Holiday Extravaganza 2011

Whew!! Another good party under our belts! On Thursday December 22nd we celebrated our 2nd annual Holiday Extravaganza!

We started with a tasty breakfast served by Santa's elves! We had blueberry and banana nut muffins (made by yours truly! AND they really were tasty, LOL) served with coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

We had a cookie & candy exchange:



We made treats for the dogs & cats at the local animal shelter (AWSOM):


We had a Christmas Tree photo booth:


And last, we celebrated the December birthdays with cake, coffee and music!


Thank you to each and every one of you who participated in our day of fun. Happy Holidays!! (And a special thank you to Pat Fogarty, Judy Griswinski & Verna Overpeck for helping with the photos for this blog post)

Travel Day -> Holiday Displays

The history of Christmas Lights:
The tradition of using small candles to light up the Christmas tree dates back to at least the middle of the XVIIth century. However, it took two centuries for the tradition to become widely established first in Germany and soon spreading to Eastern Europe.

Candles for the tree were glued with melted wax to a tree branch or attached by pins. Around 1890, candleholders were first used for Christmas candles. Between 1902 and 1914, small lanterns and glass balls to hold the candles started to be used.

In 1882, the first Christmas tree was lit by the use of electricity. Edward Johnson lighted up a Christmas tree in New York City with eighty small electric light bulb. It should be noted that Edward Johnson created the first string of electric Christmas lights that were then mass produced around 1890. By 1900, department stores started using the new Christmas lights for their Christmas displays.

Edward Johnson was one of Thomas Edison's muckers, an inventor who worked under the direction of Edison. Johnson became vice-president of Edison's electric company.

Turn on your speakers before following the links below!

1. Christmas Lights Gone Wild

2. Holiday Light Display Orlando, Florida: Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

3. Fatima Shrine Christmas Lights Display

4. Menashe family Christmas lights featured on TLC special

5. Dovewood Christmas Lights

6. Christmas lights and scenes at Longwood Gardens: Slideshow

7. Weaver's 'Winter Wonderland' in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County

8. World's Best Holiday Lights: 10 Decorated Cities

9. 25 Christmas Light Displays from Around the Globe

10. 10 'Tacky Tour' Christmas Light Displays

Cub Scout Pack 83

We were honored to have had a special visit from Cub Scout 83! The boys sang Christmas carols and played the piano for us. They are so talented (and adorable!). They even served us cookies, 'bug' juice and handed out ornaments that they made themselves. We look forward to having them back again!






Thanks for coming Cubs, we enjoyed your company very much!

December Schedule

Thurs. December 1:
CLOSED

Tues. December 6:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 7:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Magic Moments – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 8:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:00 Photography Challenge 2011 – For those of you that have been taking pictures throughout the year for a custom mouse pad, calendar, mug etc. now is the time to bring them to the computer room! Don’t forget, we are NOT making these ourselves; we are getting them professionally printed so there will be fees involved with this project.
Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

4:00-5:00 Open Lab

Tues. December 13:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 14:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 T’s, Totes & Aprons! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:30-3:30 T’s, Totes & Aprons! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

3:45-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 15:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

5:00 T.A. Christmas Party!


Tues. December 20:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab


Weds. December 21:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – Christmas Light Displays! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 22:
Holiday Extravaganza!! Details in the newsletter.

Tues. December 27:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 28:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Advanced Class - Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab


Thurs. December 29:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-3:00 Open Lab

3:00-4:45 Literati Challenge – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

Travel Day -> Disney World & Sea World

Walt Disney World Resort (also known colloquially as Disney World), is the world's most-visited entertainment resort. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida ; approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Orlando, Florida, United States, the resort covers an area of 30,080-acre (47.00 sq mi; 121.7 km2) and includes four theme parks, two water parks, 23 on-site themed resort hotels (excluding eight more that are on-site, but not owned by the Walt Disney Company), including a campground, two health spas and physical fitness centers, five golf courses, and other recreational venues and entertainment. It opened on October 1, 1971 with only the Magic Kingdom theme park and has since added Epcot (October 1, 1982), Disney's Hollywood Studios (May 1, 1989) and Disney's Animal Kingdom (April 22, 1998).

1. Walt Disney World Photos

2. The coolest Walt Disney World rides

3. Walt Disney World Swan Resort

4. The World of Walt Disney

5. Pictures Orlando

6. 16 Little-Known Walt Disney World Experiences

7. Disney World Theme Parks

8. Epcot Center

9. Sea World Slide Show

10. Disney Fun Facts

"Teddy Bear," the porcupine, doesn't like to share...

Believe in Heroes

At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month," a cease-fire came into effect that would end World War I. For this reason, the date is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars." Eighty-three years later, on September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked and crashed four commercial airliners, killing thousands of Americans. The events of that day would inspire droves of brave men and women to answer the call to duty to enlist in our country's all-volunteer armed services.

All veterans face challenges as they return to society, and today's wounded warriors are meeting extraordinary obstacles. These include visible, physical injuries as well as invisible ones, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our challenge goes beyond just raising awareness for veterans, but by addressing the real hurdles our warriors face as they return to civilian life.

Believe in Heroes™ is a Wounded Warrior Project™ initiative that calls on Americans to recognize the enormous sacrifices made by our newest generation of veterans and to honor the service of these individual over a two-month campaign leading up to Veterans Day. The Believe in Heroes campaign will provide the American public with an opportunity to show their support and appreciation of our veterans in their communities, and across the nation.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT COUPONS FROM COMPANIES THAT SUPPORT OUR HEROES!

Halloween Party II

Thanks for the pictures Mary!!

Happy Halloween SFP!

M.A. has done it again! She got the East Stroudsburg Kiwanis Key Club to host the annual Halloween Party and as usual they did a fantastic job! We had crazy costumes, tons of food and LOTS of fun! Thank you to all who participated and a BIG thanks to the East Stroudsburg Kiwanis Key Club and M.A.!!!

November Schedule

Tues. November 1:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 2:
CLOSED

Thurs. November 3:
CLOSED

Tues. November 8:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 9:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-3:15 Photography Challenge 2011 – For those of you that have been taking pictures throughout the year for a custom mouse pad, calendar, mug etc. now is the time to bring them to the computer room! Don’t forget, we are NOT making these ourselves; we are getting them professionally printed so there will be fees involved with this project. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. November 10:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – Meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. November 15:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

2:00 Out To Pasture Presentation – Meet in the Community Room for a very interesting presentation!

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 16:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – Learn to use the keyboard using thought provoking exercises! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. November 17:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

Mon. November 21:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Intermediate Class – Learn the NEW Yahoo! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board. This is the same class we had in October so if you missed out, be sure to sign-up this time!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab


Tues. November 22:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15 – 4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 23:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. November 24:
CLOSED

Tues. November 29:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter/Bulletin Board Class – Help with the monthly newsletter and the bulletin board in the lobby. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. November 30:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – We’re going to Disney World & Sea World! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab
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One-on-One Appointments:
Tuesday 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 11/22 & 11/29

Sign-up for a one-on-one appointment! I will teach you anything you want to learn about the computer and/or the Internet!
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SCHEDULE CHANGES:
CLOSED Weds. Nov. 2nd, Thurs. Nov. 3rd, & Thurs. Nov. 24th
OPEN Mon. Nov. 21st

Happy Halloween !!!!

From all of us to all of you:

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Travel Day -> Tennessee

Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers 42,169 square miles, making it the 36th-largest by total land area. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west.
The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Tennessee capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 626,144. Memphis is the state's largest city, with a population of 670,902.



1. Nashville

2. Country Music Hall of Fame

3. Memphis

4. Graceland

5. Presley

6. The Great Smokey Mountains

7. Northwest Tennessee Reel Foot Lake

8. Paris Landing State Park

9. Waterfalls of Tennessee

10. Tennessee Thrills

Volunteer Firefighters

So, we all knew Chad was a volunteer firefighter for East Stroudsburg Fire Department. But did you know we have a resident who is the fire chief? Yup, that's right...meet Jay:




How cute is he?????? ;)

October Schedule

Tues. October 4:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Fall Cleaning – Help clean the computers – virtually and physically! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 CLOSED FOR FALL CLEANING

Weds. October 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – Meet in the gazebo, weather permitting, otherwise meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 6:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Intermediate Class – Learn the NEW Yahoo! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. October 11:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – Learn the keyboard using thought-provoking exercises!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 13:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Beginners Class – Navigating the Internet. Sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. October 18:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 20:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

Tues. October 25:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – We’re going to Tennessee. Sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 27:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Advanced Class – We’ll be working on our Wikipedia page, bring your research/info with you!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Mon. October 31:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter/Bulletin Board Class – help with the monthly newsletter and the bulletin board in the lobby. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

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SCHEDULE CHANGE:

OPEN Monday October 31th
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One-on-One Appointments:
Tuesday 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25

Sign-up for a one-on-one appointment! I can teach you anything you want to learn about the computer and/or the Internet!

All residents encouraged to take advantage of these appointment opportunities. You do not need to know how to use the computer!!

Craft Afternoon - Grapevine Wreaths

Thank you, Naomi Little, for showing us how to decorate wreaths for our doors!

Back to School Party

The kids are going back to school, why shouldn't we!? Sue planned an afternoon of good food and educational challenges for us to enjoy. An old fashioned cafeteria lunch was provided:

We were given homework to get our brains going:



One of the 'students' even got in trouble with the teacher!


We played a couple rounds of 'Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'





Marie Counterman and Helen Sirola won!



After a competitive round of spelling


Helen Barnes won the spelling bee by successfully spelling the tie-breaker word - metamorphosis! The 2011 SFP Spelling Champ:

Talent Show & Tell

The 1st SFP Talent Show & Tell was a HUGE success!!! We had over 30 participants and 56 residence in attendance. Probably the BIGGEST turn-out we've ever had for an event! Upon arrival, residents were directed to the art area. We had over 12 artists put their talents on display! There were beautiful crafts of all kinds, stunning needlepoint, embroidery, knit & crochet projects. The original paitings by our very own residents really stole the show upon entrance, who knew we had SO MUCH TALENT under one roof!



Once we were all settled in and introductions complete, the food started to roll out of the kitchen:


As you can see, we had enough food to feed the entire room twice!


Then the real fun began......
14 participants provided some type of entertainment. We had a plant demonstration, a saxophone player, a singer, a dancer, story tellers, comedians, historical presentations, a pianist, a 9/11 tribute and even a firefighter!


THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH TO ALL OF THOSE THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE TALENT SHOW AND THOSE WHO HELPED CLEAN UP. I COULD NOT HAVE PULLED THIS OFF WITHOUT ALL OF YOUR ASSISTANCE ;)

Comedy!

40 Shirley Futch residents were entertained by some very talented & funny seniors. We made ice cream sundaes and enjoyed them while enjoying this fantastic group:


If you are interested in becoming a part of this lively group, join the TOALC for a meager $40.00 per session. You will be entitled to as many free courses as you can fit in your schedule and an opportunity to be a part of the comedy act! If you are interested in becoming a member, the SFP office has applications as does the Computer Room. Questions? call TOALC at 570-422-7810

Here comes Peter Cotton Tail!

Look what Chad found at back this morning, a baby cottontail rabbit!





Of course Sue and I had to love him and squeeze him:




Did you know?
Rabbits leave their nest when they are only 5 inches or so long. At this stage they will be sniffing and nibbling at the plants around them and carrying their ears erect. They may seem too small and fragile to survive without their mothers – but they are not.

So we took little Peter Cottontail back outside near where he was found. He is staying basically where we left him so we're hoping his Momma comes back soon!

Travel Day -> Hawai'i

The word 'Hawaii' means 'small island' or 'homeland'.

“The Aloha State” became the 50th state in 1959, but the history of Hawaii goes back centuries earlier. Roughly 1,500 years ago, Polynesians from the Marquesas Islands first set foot on Hawaii's Big Island. With only the stars to guide them, they miraculously sailed over 2000 miles in canoes to migrate to the Islands.
In the 20th century, sugar and pineapple plantations fueled Hawaii's economy bringing an influx of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino and Portuguese immigrants. Lanai, under the leadership of James Dole, became known as the “Pineapple Island,” after becoming the world’s leading exporter of pineapple. This mix of immigrant ethnicity is what makes Hawaii’s population so diverse today.


1. Honolulu & Waikiki

2. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

3. Hawai'i (The Big Island)

4. Kaua'i

5. O'ahu

6. Maui

Pearl Harbor, or Pu'uloa, is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on December 7, 1941, brought the United States into World War II.

7. Pearl Harbor

8. Top 10 Waterfalls of Hawai'ihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

9. Top 10 beaches of Hawai'i

10. The 25 Most Expensive Homes In Hawai'i

Clark Retirement Community LipDub

Flash Arcade Bowling

CLICK HERE FOR ARCADE BOWLING

August 2011 Schedule

Tues. August 2: CLOSED

Weds. August 3: CLOSED

Thurs. August 4: TO BE DETERMINED – CHECK BULLETIN BOARD FOR UPDATES

Tues. August 9:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – We’re visiting Hawaii! Sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. August 10:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – Learn the keyboard using thought provoking exercises.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. August 16:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab


Weds. August 17:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet outside in the gazebo (weather permitting)

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

Tues. August 23:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab & Ice Cream Social

Weds. August 24:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Keyboard Shortcuts – Learn how keyboard commands can make computing easier and faster! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:30-3:30 Keyboard Shortcuts – Learn how keyboard commands can make computing easier and faster! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

3:30-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. August 25:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. August 30:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. August 31:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter/Bulletin Board Class – help with the monthly newsletter and the bulletin board in the lobby. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

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Coming in September
Neighborhood Networks
Get To Know Your Neighbors Day

The Computer Learning Center is hosting a Talent Show & Tell.

Start thinking about what you can Show & Tell!
Display your art, perform live entertainment, cook or bake for the event or show us an important part of history.
Additional details to follow soon. This is going to be a great event!!

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SCHEDULE CHANGE
CLOSED Tuesday August 2nd and Wednesday August 3rd. Check the bulletin board for the Thursday August 4th schedule.

The Year You Were Born

INTERESTING ...


You'll be pleasantly surprised with this one... Type the year only!! Then click the question (?) mark! The screen will fade to black.
Sit back and enjoy!!


CLICK HERE FOR Year of your birth

Castles in the United States

Did you know that there are castles all over the United States? I bet you thought they were just in Europe! Explore the websites below to see these beauties - it may be the only way we'll ever get to see them up close!

*Note that most cannot properly be described as true castles. They are primarily country houses or follies, built in the style of medieval castles.

CLICK HERE TO SEE CASTLES THAT ARE FOR SALE

WEDDING CASTLES!

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT HAUNTED CASTLES

CLICK HERE FOR THE TOP 10 CASTLES OF THE WORLD

Know Your States

How well do you know US geography? Find out with this challenging puzzle! Simply drag the state to the proper place on the map.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW WELL YOU KNOW YOUR STATES

PS Thanks for the link Marie C ;)

New Game Website!

We have a new website full of skill games, strategy, puzzles, adventures and more. They have games available for play online or you can download unlimited trial versions with very few advertisements.

CLICK HERE FOR GAMEHOUSE GAMES

I have added the link under our favorite websites as well.

HAVE FUN & ENJOY!!!

PS Thanks for sharing your find with us Marie ;)

July 2011 Schedule

Tues. July 5:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:00-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. July 6:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – learn the keyboard using thought provoking exercises

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. July 7:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet outside in the gazebo (weather permitting)

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. July 12:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. July 13:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. July 14:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Medical ID Cards – see bottom for details

2:30-3:30 Medical ID Cards – see bottom for details

3:30-4:45 Open Lab
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Medical ID Cards
We are making wallet-sized medical identification cards on Thursday, July 14th at 1:15 & 2:30. It is very important that you keep this information with you at all times in case of an emergency. Bring a list of your medicines, doctor and emergency contact information. We’ll input the info into the computer, print them out and laminate them! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board outside the computer room.

Author Elizabeth Letts talks about SFP on her website!

As most of you know, my husband runs a website for a community of writers which hosts semi-annual conferences in NYC. During their most recent conference I had the pleasure of speaking with published author Elizabeth Letts. Elizabeth is an extremely nice person and talented writer. She wrote The Eighty-Dollar Champion: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation and has a new book coming out in August.

Elizabeth and I talked about my job at SFP, we both LOVE senior citizens!, and as it turns out we both love animals - especially the need for animal rescue. Elizabeth wanted to write an article about my dog Romo and his rescue story. It's a wonderful story you need to check it out!

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT SHARLOTTE AND ROMO

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH LETTS

Pretty cool, huh? ;)

New (to us!) Websites

Added to the favorites list on the right. Check them out!!

abcya.com - lots & lots of fun games here
coolmath-games.com this site isn't all math games, check it out!!

These websites are designed for school-aged students but they are certainly a challenge so check them out!

Father's Day Brunch

Chef Sue surely knows how to spoil the men at SFP!


She made scrambled eggs with fresh chives and sausage served with english muffins and garnished with pretty fruits!


Look at all the food!


Here are 'our' men enjoying the brunch:


We listened to oldies music, talked about our cars from long ago and even looked up the images on the Internet. We reminisced about those cars and the old days then the conversation turned to celebrity beauties! We brought their pictures up on the Internet and the men ogled their favorites.

It was a fun brunch and everyone left with a full-stomach and happy memories from the past.

New Puzzle

Dancing Parrot

I can ride my bike!

Beginners Graduation Ceremony!

The Computer Learning Center finished a 5 week Beginners Class so we have 4 new graduates to congratulate.

A huge CONGRATS is in order for:
Lucy States
Helen Sirola
Jean McGillicuddy
Lester Heller

The graduates learned how to navigate the Internet, use Google, learned how to send/receive e-mail and how to print.



Congratulations on all of your hard work!!!!

Salsa Dancing Dog!

June Schedule

Weds. June 1:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00-2:30 Beginners Class Graduation Party! Meet in the Community Room, all residents welcome.

2:30-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. June 2:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – learn the keyboard using thought provoking exercises

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. June 7:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. June 8:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Beginners Class Refresher Course –for all those who just graduated! This class will give you the confidence to navigate the Internet/computer on your own!

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. June 9:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. June 14:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. June 15:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. June 16:
9:15-12:00 CLOSED – Father’s Day Brunch

1:15-3:00 Literati Challenge – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

3:00-4:45 Open Lab

Mon. June 20:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Summer Cleaning! – help clean the computers – physically & virtually! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 CLOSED - Summer Cleaning

Tues. June 21:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. June 22:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Aprons/Totes/T-Shirts – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:30-3:30 Aprons/Totes/T-Shirts – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

3:30-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. June 23: CLOSED

Tues. June 28:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. June 29:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Picasa Picnik – Learn this photo-editing program to enhance your pictures! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:30-3:30 Picasa Picnik – Learn this photo-editing program to enhance your pictures! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

3:30-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. June 30:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab
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Beginners Class Graduation Ceremony Come support your friends and neighbors as they graduate from the Computer Learning Center’s Beginners Class!

Congratulations to Lester Heller, Jean McGillicuddy
Helen Sirola & Lucy States for successfully completing the 5-week Beginners Class!

Ceremony to be held in the Community Room on Wednesday June 1st @ 2:00.
ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME
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SCHEDULE CHANGE:The Computer Learning Center will be open MONDAY June 20th, Tuesday June 21st, Wednesday June 22nd & CLOSED on Thursday June 23rd.

Lighthouses of the United States

The United States has had approximately one thousand lights as well as light towers, range lights, and pier head lights. Michigan has the most lights of any state with over 150 past and present lights. (source: www.wikipedia.com)

Let's explore some of these light towers!

1. The ten tallest lighthouses in the United States

2. Eldred Rock Lighthouse, Alaska

3. Sandy Hook Lighthouse, New Jersey
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Sandy Hook NJ (1764). The oldest light station is on Little Brewster Island in Boston, however the tower originally built in 1716 was destroyed by the British and rebuilt in 1784.

4. Lighthouse pictures from around the country

5. Montauk Lighthouse
Montauk Lighthouse Facts:
~Authorized by the Second congress in 1792, under President George Washington
~Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796
~First lighthouse in New York State
~Fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States
~Foundation is 13'deep and 9' thick
~Constructed of sandstone blocks from Connecticut, 8" high and varying in length from 18" high to 44"
~The walls are 6' thick at the base tapering to 3' thick at the top
~The height of the tower is 110' 6"
~There are 137 iron steps to the top of the tower
~The light flashes every 5 seconds and can be seen a distance of 19 nautical miles

6. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

7. Random Lighthouse Pictures

8. Haunted Lighthouses!

April Birthday Party - Freeze Frame Photos

May Schedule

Tues. May 3:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – learn the keyboard using thought provoking exercises

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 10:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Mother’s Day Tea – meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 17:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – Lighthouses! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

Mon. May 23:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 24:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 25: CLOSED

Thurs. May 26: CLOSED

Tues. May 31:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab
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Did you know?
That the computer room has a HUGE variety of greeting cards to choose from – for FREE! These donated cards are available for birthdays, get well, sympathy, or just because. If you need a greeting card stop by and look through our stash!
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Now Enrolling -> Beginner’s!

Starting Tuesday May 3rd we will begin a weekly beginner’s class for residents interested in learning the computer. The class will run for 4 weeks (Tuesday 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 and 5/24) with a graduation ceremony to follow in early June. You will learn computer basics, how to use the mouse and even get your own e-mail account!

Why should you learn to use the computer?
è stay in touch with family and friends and even get pictures
è research topics of interest – health, medication, history, art, music!
SIGN-UP SHEET ON BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE THE COMPUTER ROOM

Easter Celebration

BEST EASTER CELEBRATION YET!
First up: Easter Bonnets
We had an outstanding number of individuals make Easter Bonnets. This years' theme was HUMOROUS/FUNNY and boy, did the ladies step up to the plate!


Here are our official Bonnet Judges:

They are the BEST volunteers ever! Thanks for all of your help, we're going to miss you guys ;)

1st Place winner of the Bonnet Contest - Lucy!


2nd Place Winner - Jean!


3rd Place Winner - Margaret!



Hey wait, who is the guy with the bunny ears? HAHAHA


Group shot:


6 participants joined in on the 'Egg Drop'. You were to take a fresh egg, wrap it as securely as possible and throw it out the 4th story window in hopes of not breaking the egg! Mark did the honors of tossing the eggs out the window.




Believe it or not, 4 of the 6 eggs survived!


Marie won 1st place for the most creative egg 'vessel':


Petra won 2nd place:


Dot won 3rd place:


Sue's egg obviously did NOT survive the fall:


Check out all of the creative egg packaging:


Lastly pictures of all the deliciousness and fun we had:


Thanks for a super fun party Sue! Happy Easter everyone!!!