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Funny Friday...Friday Laugh...
A little humor to end the week
December 9, 2011
To view Dodge Park holiday special edition newspaper click on this link below.
Here is your online edition link:
Dodge Park Newspaper - Holiday Edition
As the holidays approach, the giant factories in China, India, and other overseas countries are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor.
This year lets make a different. This year let's give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in foreign produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates
from your local American hair salon or barber?
Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.
Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.
Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamin on a foreign made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.
How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?
Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.
My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some local guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.
OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.
Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theater.
Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly , people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand foreign made lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that foreign countries can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about.
DAVE THE DATE:
December 16, 2011 - Family , customers and supporters appreciation night at the Hilton Garden Inn , Worcester 5:30pm-8:30pm, RSVP required
December 18, 2011 at Dodge Park Rest Home 12:30pm - Christmas party - resident gifts by Santa with Bill Sbrogna in charge of the music at Dodge Park Rest Home. RSVP required.
December 21, 2011 between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Christmas dinner for residents and family members together at Dodge Park Rest Home with Arnie Hamm and Lenny Zarcones on the music. RSVP required.
Join us for an inspiration night of fun, music and great food.
December 21, 2011 - Lightinng the first light of the Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah.
Hope to see you all at our upcoming events.
Have a blessed and safe weekend and enjoy your family.
From Micha Shalev, Ben Herlinger and Carrie Lindberg,
at Dodge Park Rest Home and Day Club
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| Dodge Park Rest Home Alzheimer's / Dementia Caregivers Support Group | | |
 Childrens of parens with demeniaTuesday December 13, 2011 at 6pm (2nd Tuesday of each month).
Spouses of individuals with Dementia -Tuesday January 3, 2012 (1st Tuesday of each month).
The support group meeting is FREE and open to the public.
Please call (508) 853-8180n to find out more information.
The support group leader at both program will be Elaine Kapperman, LICSW. Ms. Kapperman has many years of experience with grief counseling, elder and caregiver issues, coping with illness, EMDR, relaxation techniques, child treatment. She is running Dodge Park support group since 2007. |
| Effective December 1, 2011 - New Rates In Place by The Department of Veterans Affairs for the Aid and Attendance Pension Program. | | |
Effective December 1, 2011
The Department of Veterans Affairs has INCREASED
Aid & Attendance Pension rates by 3.6%!
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AID & ATTENDANCE MAXIMUM MONTHLY PENSIONS | |
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Surviving Spouse |
$1,094 |
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Single Veteran |
$1,703 |
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Married Veteran |
$2,019 |
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Veteran w/Spouse needing care |
$1,337 |
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It has been two years since the last increase and we are thrilled to deliver this good news to you and your family. We have attached an updated flyer with the new rates on our website so that you can print and distribute immediately. Please visit this link!
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| Dodge Park Rest Home weekly $25 challenge | |
The winner of the last Dodge Park Rest Home weekly riddle is Sponberg H.
This week riddle:
Charlie throws a challenge to Ben in the local bar: " I'll put this ordinary pocket handkerchief on the floor
or. You stand on one corner and I'll stand on the other corner. Without either of us tearing, cutting, stretching or alerting it in anyway. I bet you won't be able to touch me."
How can this be possible? | |
Please email your answer to m.shalev@dodgepark.com. We will raffle a $25 gift certificate to Starbucks between all individuals who solve this puzzle.
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| How many of us can relate to this? | |
A group of 15-year-old boys discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Dairy Queen next to the Ocean View restaurant because they only had $6.00 between them and Janice Johnson, that cute girl in Social Studies, lives on that street and they might see her when they can ride their bikes there.
Ten years later, the same group of 25-year-old guys discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the beer was cheap, they had free snacks, the band was good, there was no cover and there were lots of cute girls.
Ten years later, at 35 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the booze was good, it was right near the gym and if they went late enough, there wouldn't be too many whiny little kids.
Ten years later, at 45 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the martinis were big, and the waitresses had nice boobs and wore tight pants.
Ten years later, at 55 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the prices were reasonable, the wine list was good and fish is good for your cholesterol.
Ten years later, at 65 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the lighting was good and they have an early bird special.
Ten years later, at 75 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because the food was not too spicy, and the restaurant was handicapped accessible.
Ten years later, at 85 years of age, the group once again discussed where they should meet for dinner. It was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View restaurant because they had never been there before. |
| All girls!!! | | When my daughter, Susan, said her bedtime prayers, she would bless every family member, every friend, and every animal (current and past). For several weeks, after we had finished the nightly prayer, Susan would say, "And all girls."
This soon became part of her nightly routine, to include this closing. My curiosity got the best of me and I asked her, "Susan, why do you always add the part about all girls?"
Her response, "Because everybody always finish their prayers by saying 'All Men'!"
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| Psychic's prophecy | | Jennifer visited a psychic of some local repute. In a dark and hazy room, peering into a crystal ball, the mystic delivered grave news:
"There's no easy way to say this, so I'll just be blunt. Prepare yourself to be a widow. Your husband will die a violent and horrible death this year."
Visibly shaken, Jennifer stared at the woman's lined face, then, at the single flickering candle, then down at her hands. She took a few deep breaths to compose herself.
How could she go, without knowing?
She simply had to know.
She met the fortune teller's gaze, steadied her voice, and asked, "Will I be acquitted?"
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| Credit card fiasco... | | Standing in line at the clothing store counter, I watched as the woman ahead of me handed the clerk her credit card.
The customer waited for a long time while the saleswoman went to verify the account.
When she finally returned, the clerk said "I'm sorry, but this credit card is in your husband's name, and we can't accept it because our records show he is deceased"
With that, the woman turned to her spouse, who was standing next to her in line and asked "Does this mean I don't have to fix lunch for you today ?"
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| Hemingway Hall | | | |
A visitor to a certain college paused to admire the new Hemingway Hall that had been built on campus.
"It's a pleasure to see a building named for Ernest Hemingway," he said.
"Actually," said his guide, "it's named for Joshua Hemingway. No relation."
The visitor was astonished. "Was Joshua Hemingway a writer, also?"
"Yes, indeed," said his guide. "He wrote a check." |
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| The Day Club at Dodge Park - Fall Special | |
Your parents have always provided patience
love , reassurance, and protection through all of life's ups and downs. Now it's your turn to be there for them .
Dodge Park at Home Personal Care specializes in dependable, affordable in - home care for seniors. From a simple helping hand to 24-hour care, we can tailor a program to suit your family needs.
Let us provide a better quality of life for your loved one, and peace of mind for you.
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| Dodge Park Rest Home
Worcester Premier Rest Home Facility and a Supportive Social Model Day/Night Club Program for Seniors
101 Randolph Road
Worcester, MA 01606
e-mail: m.shalev@dodgepark.com
508-853-8180 |  |
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