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The Barrington Lifestyle Assisted Living 901 Seminole Blvd. • Largo, FL 33770 • 727-585-5900 • www.barringtonseniorliving.com Like Us! Precious Moments February 2018 Chocolate Choices A beloved sweet, chocolate comes in enough varieties to please almost everyone’s palate. In its purest form, chocolate is the result of processing cocoa beans to produce cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, which can be combined in varying ratios to create different types of chocolate. Dark chocolate — This combination of chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and sugar provides a rich, intense flavor. Dark chocolate can contain between 30 and 80 percent chocolate liquor; higher percentages are more bitter. Chocolate labeled as bittersweet or semisweet is included in this category. Milk chocolate — Lighter in color and milder in taste, milk chocolate contains at least 10 percent chocolate liquor and 12 percent milk, along with cocoa butter and sugar. This chocolate is the most popular choice for snacking. White chocolate — There’s no chocolate liquor in white chocolate, but it does contain cocoa butter, as well as milk and sugar. Typically, vanilla or a similar flavor is added to enhance its sweetness. Good Luck Greenery Join the Chinese New Year festivities this month by learning about a traditional plant in the country’s culture. Dracaena sanderiana is commonly called lucky bamboo, and also goes by the names curly bamboo, Chinese water bamboo, friendship bamboo and ribbon plant. Although it resembles bamboo, it isn’t bamboo at all; it’s a member of the lily family. Lucky bamboo is popular in both homes and businesses, as it symbolizes good fortune and positive energy. Typically, several stalks of the plant are arranged in a vase or planter, with the number of stalks representing a different type of luck. For example, two stalks are equated with love, and three stalks symbolize happiness, wealth and a long life. Five stalks are said to attract positive energy in five areas of a person’s life (emotional, intuitive, mental, physical and spiritual), and seven stalks bring good health. Lucky bamboo is never arranged with four stalks, because four is considered an unlucky number in China. Not only is lucky bamboo treasured for its symbolism, but also for its easy care as a houseplant. It can grow in either water or soil and does best in bright, indirect sunlight. Greetings, Barrington Family and Friends Laugh a Little Have you ever heard someone say that laughing adds years to your life? Some consider it a merely positive quotation, while others swear it holds factual weight. We may not know for certain if laughing indeed extends our lifetime, but we can probably all agree it adds value and enjoyment, in the least. What we’ve found is that there are positive effects from laughter that can indeed promote good health. Laughing triggers physical responses in our body that are important for well-being regardless of age such as: • Laughter boosts the immune system! It decreases the stress hormone cortisol and minimizes inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation has been identified as playing a role in the initiation and progression of age-related diseases. • Laughter is a guardian for our heart and improves the function of its blood vessels, which can help protect against heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. • Laugh a little and watch your blood pressure decline and your oxygen intake increase! Blood circulation improves, too! • Laughter is relaxing and the whole body is relieved of tension and stress when laughter occurs. • Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote comfort and calm, while also being able to temporarily relieve pain. It’s no wonder we feel great with a good laugh! What is The Barrington doing this month to incorporate the act of laughter in your lives? Come find out on Feb. 19 with a healthy dose of Reader’s Theater! No experience is necessary for this engaging activity. Residents can take turns grabbing a script and reading a part, or sitting alongside and laughing at the hysterics. Come on down as Jamie and Kathy host our first round of Reader’s Theater on Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. Santa! Santa’s Helpers Joy! Youth Carolers Happy New Year!
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The BarringtonLifestyleAssisted Living901 Seminole Blvd. • Largo, FL 33770 • 727-585-5900 • www.barringtonseniorliving.com
Like Us!
Precious Moments
February 2018
Chocolate ChoicesA beloved sweet, chocolate comes in enough varieties to please almost everyone’s palate. In its purest form, chocolate is the result of processing cocoa beans to produce cocoa butter and chocolate liquor, which can be combined in varying ratios to create different types of chocolate.
Dark chocolate — This combination of chocolate liquor, cocoa butter and sugar provides a rich, intense flavor. Dark chocolate can contain between 30 and 80 percent chocolate liquor; higher percentages are more bitter. Chocolate labeled as bittersweet or semisweet is included in this category.
Milk chocolate — Lighter in color and milder in taste, milk chocolate contains at least 10 percent chocolate liquor and 12 percent milk, along with cocoa butter and sugar. This chocolate is the most popular choice for snacking.
White chocolate — There’s no chocolate liquor in white chocolate, but it does contain cocoa butter, as well as milk and sugar. Typically, vanilla or a similar flavor is added to enhance its sweetness.
Good Luck GreeneryJoin the Chinese New Year festivities this month by learning about a traditional plant in the country’s culture.
Dracaena sanderiana is commonly called lucky bamboo, and also goes by the names curly bamboo, Chinese water bamboo, friendship bamboo and ribbon plant. Although it resembles bamboo, it isn’t bamboo at all; it’s a member of the lily family.
Lucky bamboo is popular in both homes and businesses, as it symbolizes good fortune and positive energy. Typically, several stalks of the plant are arranged in a vase or planter, with the number of stalks representing a different type of luck. For example, two stalks are equated with love, and three stalks symbolize happiness, wealth and a long life. Five stalks are said to attract positive energy in five areas of a person’s life (emotional, intuitive, mental, physical and spiritual), and seven stalks bring good health. Lucky bamboo is never arranged with four stalks, because four is considered an unlucky number in China.
Not only is lucky bamboo treasured for its symbolism, but also for its easy care as a houseplant. It can grow in either water or soil and does best in bright, indirect sunlight.
Greetings, Barrington Family and FriendsLaugh a Little
Have you ever heard someone say that laughing adds years to your life? Some consider it a merely positive quotation, while others swear it holds factual weight. We may not know for certain if laughing indeed extends our lifetime, but we can probably all agree it adds value and enjoyment, in the least.
What we’ve found is that there are positive effects from laughter that can indeed promote good health. Laughing triggers physical responses in our body that are important for well-being regardless of age such as:
• Laughter boosts the immune system! It decreases the stress hormone cortisol and minimizes inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation has been identified as playing a role in the initiation and progression of age-related diseases.
• Laughter is a guardian for our heart and improves the function of its blood vessels, which can help protect against heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.
• Laugh a little and watch your blood pressure decline and your oxygen intake increase! Blood circulation improves, too!
• Laughter is relaxing and the whole body is relieved of tension and stress when laughter occurs.
• Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote comfort and calm, while also being able to temporarily relieve pain.
It’s no wonder we feel great with a good laugh!
What is The Barrington doing this month to incorporate the act of laughter in your lives? Come find out on Feb. 19 with a healthy dose of Reader’s Theater! No experience is necessary for this engaging activity. Residents can take turns grabbing a script and reading a part, or sitting alongside and laughing at the hysterics. Come on down as Jamie and Kathy host our first round of Reader’s Theater on Feb. 19, at 1 p.m.Santa!
Santa’s Helpers
Joy! Youth Carolers
Happy New Year!
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Activities Subject to Change
Transportation Schedule
Monday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Doctor Appointments South
Tuesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Doctor Appointments North
Wednesday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Doctor Appointments South
Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Morning Special Outings Afternoon Doctor Appointments (North)
Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Resident Shopping
Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Resident Shopping
LocationsAssisted Living Learning/
Creation Studio, CS
Billiards Room, BR
Courtyard, CY
Fitness Room, FR
Flag Pole, FP
Library, LI
Lobby, L
Pool, Pool
The Gathering Place, GP
“Be sweet, be good, and honest always.”
—Emma Bunton
FEBRUARY 2018
BirthdaysMartha Joe Raymus, 12th
Douglas Purton, 14th
Betty Fyfe, 18th
Barbara Currington, 19th
Elizabeth Dean, 22nd
GROUNDHOG DAY
MARDI GRAS
PRESIDENTS DAY
ASH WEDNESDAY VALENTINE’S DAY
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8:00 Donuts & Coffee, GP 9:00 Publix, L 9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:30 Walmart, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Publix, L 1:00 Interactive Bible
With Bryan, GP 3:00 Happy Hour, GP 7:00 Friday Night Movie, BR
9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:00 Largo Mall/
Walgreens, L 1:00 Scrabble Club
Meets, GP 2:00 Bingo, GP 7:00 Adult Coloring, CS
10:00 Sunday Movies, CS 10:00 Charlene’s Cards, L 1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 1:30 Social Hour w/
David, GP 3:00 Home Church
Service, GP
10:30 Fun and Fit, GP 3:00 Bingo 3 for $1, GP 7:00 Ladies’ Poker, BR
9:00 Bob Evans Hearing Clinic, GP
9:00 Bank Trip, L 9:30 Health Wellness Clinic,
Bayada, Rm. #420, FR 9:45 AL Resident
Council Meet, CS 10:30 Left, Right, Center, CS 3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Sit and Chat Social, GP
9:00 Catholic Services, LI
9:00 Bible Prayer Group w/John, GP
9:00 Popcorn Wednesday, L
10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Garden Club, GP 2:00 Library Trip, L 3:00 Bingo, GP
9:45 Heritage Village, L 1:00 All Veterans
Meeting, GP 3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Men’s Poker
Club, BR
10:00 Movie at Regal Cinemas, L
3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Men’s Poker
Club, BR
9:00 St. John’s Hearing Clinic, GP
9:00 Publix, L 9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:30 Walmart, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Interactive Bible
With Bryan, GP 1:00 Publix, L 2:00 Chef’s Connection, LI 3:00 Happy Hour, GP 7:00 Friday Night Movie, BR
9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:00 Largo Mall/
Walgreens, L 1:00 Scrabble Club
Meets, GP 1:00 Premier Dance
Children Perform, GP
2:00 Bingo, GP 7:00 Adult Coloring, CS
World Marriage Day 10:00 Sunday Movies, CS 1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 1:30 Love and Marriage
Social Hour, GP 3:00 Home Church
Service, GP
10:15 Tai Chi w/Krisula, GP
1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 2:00 Bayada Speaks
on Health, GP 3:00 Bingo 3 for $1, GP 7:00 Ladies’ Poker, BR
9:30 Health Wellness Clinic, Bayada, Rm. #420, FR
10:30 Left, Right, Center, CS 11:00 New Resident
Luncheon, LI 3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Sit and Chat
Social, GP
9:00 Catholic Services, LI 9:00 Bible Prayer Group
w/John, GP 9:00 Popcorn Wednesday, L 9:45 Play Yahtzee, CS 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 The Not So
Newlywed Game, GP 3:00 Bingo, GP
2:00 Parkinson’s Support Group, LI
3:00 Pokeno, GP 6:30 That’s Amore, GP 7:00 Men’s Poker
Club, BR
9:00 Publix, L 9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:30 Walmart, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Publix, L 1:00 Interactive Bible
With Bryan, GP 3:00 Happy Hour, GP 7:00 Friday Night
Movie, BR
9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:00 Largo Mall/
Walgreens, L 1:00 Scrabble Club
Meets, GP 2:00 Bingo, GP 7:00 Adult Coloring, CS
National Drink Wine Day
10:00 Sunday Movies, CS 1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 1:30 Enjoy a Glass
of Wine Social Hour, GP
3:00 Home Church Service, GP
10:30 Fun and Fit, GP 1:00 Reader’s
Theatre, GP 3:00 Bingo 3 for $1, GP 7:00 Ladies’ Poker, BR
9:00 Bank Trip, L 9:30 Health Wellness
Clinic, Bayada, Rm. #420, FR
10:00 Barrington Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., GP
3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Sit and Chat
Social, GP
9:00 Catholic Services, LI
9:00 Bible Prayer Group w/John, GP
9:00 Popcorn Wednesday, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Garden Club, GP 2:00 Library Trip, L 3:00 Barrington
Birthday Bash, GP
Pink Shirt Day 9:00 Catholic Services, LI 9:00 Bible Prayer Group
w/John, GP 9:00 Popcorn
Wednesday, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:30 Made You Think, CS 3:00 Bingo, GP
National Chili Day 11:00 Hot Dog Day!, CY 1:30 Rick Elkins Spiritual
Songs, GP 3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Men’s Poker
Club, BR
9:00 Publix, L 9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:30 Walmart, L 10:30 Fun & Fit, GP 1:00 Publix, L 1:00 Interactive Bible
With Bryan, GP 3:00 Happy Hour, GP 7:00 Friday Night
Movie, BR
9:30 Dominoes, CS 10:00 Largo Mall/
Walgreens, L 1:00 Scrabble Club
Meets, GP 2:00 Bingo, GP 7:00 Adult Coloring, CS
10:00 Sunday Movies, CS 1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 1:30 Social Hour w/
David, GP 3:00 Home Church
Service, GP
10:15 Tai Chi w/Krisula, GP
1:00 Scrabble Club, GP 3:00 Bingo 3 for $1, GP 7:00 Ladies’ Poker, BR
National Strawberry Day 9:30 Health Wellness
Clinic, Bayada, Rm. #420, FR
10:30 Left, Right, Center, CS 1:00 Strawberry
Shortcake Social, GP 3:00 Pokeno, GP 7:00 Sit and Chat
Social, GP
