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Life at Royal Atrium Inn A Message from Rick VandenBerg Enjoying the Sunset at Holland State Park There’s something magical
If you’re at a beach like Holland State Park, the sunset behind the iconic Big Red lighthouse is truly a must-see. The colors—pinks, oranges, purples—change by the minute, and each night’s display is unique. I, for one, love any sunset beach moments and love to partake in them with my wife and daughters. Whether you’re with friends, family, or enjoying the peaceful solitude, a beach sunset is one of summer’s simplest and most profound pleasures. It’s a natural pause—a moment to breathe, appreciate, and feel grateful for the beauty around us.
about ending a summer day at the beach, toes in
the sand, as the sky fades into a masterpiece of color. Watching the sunset by the water is a simple joy that offers peace, beauty, and a gentle reminder to slow down and savor the moment. Arriving at the beach in the early evening allows you to enjoy the last warmth of the sun. As the crowds begin to thin and the breeze picks up, it’s the perfect time for a quiet walk along the shoreline or a simple drive in the park. The rhythmic sound of waves and the soft glow of the water create a calming backdrop for reflection or quality time with loved ones. Bring along a blanket or beach chair, some light snacks, and a drink to sip as you watch the sun dip below the horizon. It’s also a great opportunity to snap a few photos—sunsets over water make for breathtaking shots, especially with silhouettes of boats, seagulls, or people standing at the water’s edge.
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Wednesday, August 13th 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure
Imagination Station Lemonade Stand Friday, August 15th 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Catholic Communion Thursday, August 21st 1:30 p.m. — 2nd Floor Dining Room Linda’s Piano Program Friday, August 22nd 2:00 p.m. — Activity Room Resident Council Meeting Thursday, August 28th 10:00 a.m. — Activity Room
The Royal Atrium family extends heartfelt August birthday greetings to all of our residents celebrating this month!
August Birthday Party Friday, August 29th 2:00 p.m. Activity Room
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At the Table On August 19, we celebrate National Potato Day! In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be grown in space. The US Department of Agriculture has stated that “a diet of whole milk and potatoes would supply almost all of the food elements necessary for the maintenance of the human body.” So while we hope you eat more than potatoes this month, feel free to check out the Idaho Potato Commission for some great potato recipes! Royal Atrium Inn Reviews Do you follow Royal Atrium Inn? Did you know you can find us on Facebook? You and your family can follow our account to see pictures from recent events or calendar reminders of upcoming events. You can also share your positive experiences with others and help spread the word about us!
ROYAL ATRIUM INN People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the woman said “No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.” Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked “What is it you are waiting for?” She answered, “The teeth!” then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat the hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering. As the old man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the couple. The old man said, they were just fine—they were used to sharing everything. Comedy Corner An elderly couple went to a local fast food restaurant. The man placed an order for one hamburger, fries, and a drink. He unwrapped the hamburger and carefully cut it in half, placing one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted out the fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and
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Chaplain’s Corner I am honored to have a goldfinch bird figurine from my mother-in-law’s collection, which I display
creation became and remains hard work, and can sometimes feel like a losing battle. What’s to keep us from losing hope? We find the answer in Revelation 22:1-3, the last book of the Bible, where we read about another garden: The angel showed me (the apostle John) the river of the water of life…on each side of the river stood the tree of life…the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. This is a vision of the ETERNAL garden where those who believe will live forever.
on a shelf (out of reach of my grandchildren😉). Recently, my husband Dave came inside and said, “There are some
beautiful real-life goldfinches in the garden!” I spotted them darting among the zinnias and we commented on how much Mom would have enjoyed watching them. A few days later, Dave again mentioned the goldfinches, but his tone was not as affectionate. “Look what those finches are doing to the zinnias!” he muttered, showing me a few petals on an otherwise picked-clean stem. Dave enjoys gardening but likens it to a wrestling match — shooing the robins out of the raspberries, scaring the blackbirds out of the tomatoes, and waving the finches out of the zinnias. It’s like what happened in the Garden of Eden, when mankind fell into sin. The VERY GOOD world God had created in perfect harmony became a “wrestling match” between good and evil. In Genesis 3:17-19 (NIV), the first book of the Bible, we read: Through painful toil (mankind) will eat food from the ground…it will produce thorns and thistles…by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food… What should have been a delightful existence caring for God’s perfect
We sometimes wonder how we can live between these two gardens — Eden and Eternity — especially in times as challenging as these. We look to JESUS, who visited a garden before giving his life to
bridge the gap for us, to give us hope of one day standing by the river of life. Jesus, God’s son, bore the brokenness of this world upon His shoulders. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus anguished over His Father’s command to stretch out His arms on the cross, even though He was the Creator of the perfect garden, and He rules in the eternal garden. In Hebrews 5:7-9, we learn that during Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent
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cries and tears but son though (Jesus) was, he learned obedience from what He suffered and became the source of ETERNAL salvation for all who obey Him. Jesus knows the heartache we often experience in our lives because He also experienced great suffering. Because of what Jesus did for us, we know we have eternal life, in a garden where unity is restored, and the finches won’t eat the zinnias!
ROYAL ATRIUM INN summer. In the southern hemisphere, it’s the opposite of course, so it’s the last of the winter months! y On August 6, 1762, the first-ever sandwich was created, at least with such a name. It was named after the Earl of y Back in the days of the Anglo-Saxons, the month was called Weod Monath. Its translation of “weed month” is quite literal – in this month weeds and other plants grow the fastest in the northern hemisphere. y In the northern hemisphere, August is considered to be the last month of August Fun Facts y August is a little bit unique, most of the time at least. In a standard year, there is no other month that begins on the same day of the week as August. In a leap year, however, August begins on the same day of the week as February. y Many countries in Europe see August as a holiday period. So much so in fact, that you’ll find major European cities such as Paris almost completely empty of locals. Don’t get your hopes up too much though, these cities are still packed full of tourists at this time of year! Sandwich when he requested a dish involving meat between two pieces of bread. As the story goes, he requested it as he was in the middle of a gambling game and didn’t want to interrupt it.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil. 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 16-24
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