Applestalk Newsletter – March 2025
Touch o’ Green Happy Hour!
Independent residents…break out your green outfits and join us on
Saturday, March 15
at 1:30 p.m. for Happy Hour!
Enjoy refreshments and Irish ballads as you test your Irish trivia knowledge.
Sláinte!
Irish Blessing
“Happiness being a dessert so sweet, may life give you more than you can eat.”
In this issue:
Calling All Artisits
Welcome Neighbor
Nat’l Fragrance Day
March Madness
Resident Spotlight
Bayada’s Wellness Talk
Calling all artists!
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
During the month of May, Edenton will be featured on the Community Art gallery wall at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Downtown Frederick.
So, over the next two months, start working on your projects! Whatever your medium might be – watercolors, acrylics, charcoal sketches, photography, colored pencils or poetry – all are welcome.
No framed artwork, please. Your submission may be matted, but that is not a necessity. All artwork for display must be submitted to Lisa, or dropped off at the front desk of Manor House, by Wednesday, April 23 to be included. Let’s show everyone what talented residents we have on campus here at Edenton!
Volunteer Britney Moser (far left) and Fiddler’s Green residents recently worked on art that will be featured on the Community Art Wall at the upcoming show
Ash Wednesday
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Ash Wednesday signals the beginning of Lent. It’s a holy day of prayer and repentance. Christians mark the day with a smudge of ashes as a reminder that all are sinners; from dust we are created and to dust we return. The ashes used are often created by burning the palms saved from the previous year’s Palm Sunday service.
On Wednesday, March 5, Chaplain Keegan will visit all of Edenton’s buildings throughout the morning to distribute ashes to those who wish to participate and will be available at noon in the Chapel to give ashes for all independent residents who wish to join.
Page Turner’s Book Club
This month’s selection is
The Collector by Daniel Silva.
Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting. He soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.
Join us in the library for the discussion at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 27
Welcome, neighbor, to Edenton!
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
We welcome Mrs. Claudia Saunders who recently moved into Cot tage 409. Claudia grew up in Binghamton, New York. She graduated from college and also completed post-graduate education. Claudia worked for ten years at a law firm, and then she spent 20 years working in the publishing industry Claudia really enjoys reading, arts and crafts, and eating out. She also enjoys spending time with her cats, Truffles and Chelsea.
Welcome, Claudia, to our Edenton family!
Welcome, neighbor, to Orchard Terrace!
Susan Shanahan, Life Enrichment Coordinator
We are happy to welcome Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” Clark! She recently moved into Room #107. Peggy came to us from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and has been with us since January.
After graduating high school, Peggy got married. Peggy has a daughter and a granddaughter. Peggy worked as a grocery store cashier. She enjoyed talking to all her customers.
Some of Peggy’s favorite things are rock and country music, gardening, playing card games, cookies, cake, popcorn and chips.
Welcome, Peggy!
We also warmly welcome Mrs. Candace “Candy” Kuschner who recently moved into Room #109. Candy lived in Great Falls, Virginia, before moving to Edenton.
She grew up in Michigan. And, after finishing college, she became a fourth grade teacher. After her teaching career, Candy was employed as a Tournament Bridge Director. She held that position for 25 years.
Some of Candy’s favorite things are her two sons and their wives, playing bridge, chocolate, chicken, chocolate ice cream, and pasta dishes.
We’re happy to have you with us, Candy!
National Fragrance Day
Liz Lyles, Life Enrichment Coordinator
One of people’s favorite things to wear is fragrance. It makes you feel good, and you get to pick different scents according to your mood.
National Fragrance Day is a day we’ll celebrate by sampling different fragrances. Some like floral scents, some prefer fruity ones, and some like earthy scents. Join us at Blossom Place on Friday, March 21 as we test different perfume fragrances to see which is our favorite.
We’ll also take a look back at the history of perfume, which dates back thousands of years!
Plant A Flower Day
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Each year we look forward to flower planting and watching for the first signs of spring. National Plant a Flower Day is celebrated on March 12. It’s a day to enjoy the beauty of flowers and a great time to plant something.
Join Fiddler’s Green residents at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 as we plant a flower to place on our windowsills and start our spring seeds. We’ll talk about the vital role flowers play in our ecosystem, their history and traditions. We will also learn about hummingbirds and how they act as specific pollinators for different plants and flowers.
National Plant A Flower Day—the start of a new season of beauty!
What do you know about pandas?
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Did you know that giant pandas spend about 12 hours a day eating up to 15% of their weight in bamboo? Pandas are no longer considered endangered and are now classified as a vulnerable species, with most pandas raised in captivity. Think you know more about pandas than your neighbor?
Join Orchard Terrace Monday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. for our panda discussion and watercolor class. See you there
Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
President’s Day is observed annually on the third Monday of February. But did you know that, although the holiday is most often referred to as Presidents Day, the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.” Neither Congress nor any President of the United States has ever made the name change to Presidents Day official.
The day originated as an observation of George Washington’s birthday and also, then, included Abraham Lincoln’s (which he shared with Valentine’s Day!).
No matter, the day encourages us to reflect on not just the first President but all of our Presidents throughout history.
On Monday, February 17 at 11 a.m., Fiddler’s Green residents will test their knowledge of our Presidents and we’ll learn some interesting facts about the leaders of our country.
Let the “Madness” begin!
Susan Shanahan, Life Enrichment Coordinator
March Madness is the NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s college basketball national championship tournaments. These tournaments have occured annually since 1939.
The March Madness games are some of the most watched events in all of sports. In fact, the tournament games are even more popular than NBA games.
The tournaments consist of 68 teams divided into four regions. The teams qualify for the tournament by winning their conference title or by being selected by NCAA’s selection committee.
The women’s championship game will be played on Sunday, April 6 in Tampa, Florida. With the men’s national championship game will be played on Tuesday, April 8 in San Antonio, Texas. Fun Fact: The song One Shining Moment is played after each tournament.
Join Garden House for our own March Madness fun and games on Saturday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Come out and cheer on your favorite college team!
Women In Aviation
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
What comes to mind when you hear the words, women in aviation?
Many immediately think of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight. Somehow, we’ve overlooked other firsts of women in flight. Ruth Elder, shortly before being upstaged by Earhart, had brief notoriety following her attempt to be the first passenger, with a male pilot, to cross the Atlantic. Harriet Quimby, in 1911, was the first American woman to become a
licensed pilot. How about, Bessie Coleman? She was the first African American and Native American woman pilot, and she was known for her daring stunts performed for audiences all across the US and Europe.
If any of these facts are interesting to you, join us at Orchard Terrace on Tuesday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. for aviation trivia and to soar into a riveting documentary.
Virtual Vacation
Liz Lyles, Life Enrichment Director
Virtual vacation is a way to take a trip without leaving your own home.
At Blossom Place, we’ll watch a documentary about one of our favorite places to visit while relaxing and having snacks. After our virtual adventure, we will discuss what we saw while taking our tour.
Join us on March 31 at 2:30 p.m. as we venture to Hawaii on our virtual vacation.
Resident Spotlight
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
This month’s spotlight shines on our Garden House friend, Margaret Brashear.
Margaret was raised in Frederick.
She has one younger sister and one younger brother. Margaret attended Frederick High where she met her future husband.
Margaret and Roy married in 1963 and had two sons. They settled in Walkersville and raised their family there. Margaret enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom. Now adults, her sons have blessed her with two grandsons.
Margaret loved to travel. One of her favorite trips was to Iowa to visit family. Some of Margaret’s favorite foods are shrimp, pies, cakes, cookies, and ice cream. She loved to crochet afghans in her spare time. Margaret likes to listen to country music, and Loretta Lynn is her favorite country singer.
She also enjoys listening to and singing along with songs of worship.
We are happy to have Margaret here with us at Garden House!
Good Grief
Thérèse Keegan, Chaplain
Loss is a fact of life, and the older we get the more we experience. Grief is the emotion we use to process these episodes,
whether loss of loved ones, relationships, work, or even former chapters of life.
If you would like a safe space to explore the range of emotions engendered by grief and receive healing strategies and support from peers and professionals, please join us in the Manor House on the third Monday of each month at 3 p.m. Chaplain Thérèse and Laurie James will facilitated the group. Let’s find comfort through mutual support!
Our Sincere Condolences
All of us at Edenton extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the family and friends of those in our community
who recently passed away.
You will be missed.
Mrs. Dolores Dreis
Mr. Michael Sienkowski
Bayada presents…”Learn About Carbohydrates”
Michele Price, RN, Director of HomeCare
Learn about carbohydrates this month with Bayada Home Health. Did you know…
• Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose which is the main source of energy for your body;
• There are three main types of carbohydrates which include sugar, starches, and fiber;
• Sugars are a simple carb. Starches and fiber are known as complex carb; and;
• When choosing which carbohydrates to eat, it is important to remember to choose whole grains rather than refined grains. Choose carbs with lots of fiber, and avoid carbs that contain a lot of added sugar.
Join us on Tuesday, March 4, in the Community Room, for this month’s presentation.
Tuesday, March 4 at 10 a.m.
“Learn About Carbohydrates”
presented by Bayada Home Health
