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Life Style MAY 2025
ROYAL ATRIUM INN Life at Royal Atrium Inn A Message from Rick VandenBerg
The Importance of Our Mothers As we gather to celebrate Mother’s Day, or as I like to think of it, “Mother’s Month”, we often reflect on the unconditional love, support,
demonstrates resilience rooted in belief. Her quiet strength in times of hardship and her gratitude in moments of joy speak volumes about the power of a deeply rooted spiritual life. In today’s fast-paced, often chaotic world, the values instilled by a mother grounded in her faith serve as a compass. These teachings shape how we view the world, treat others, and respond to challenges. Even when children grow and chart their own paths, the spiritual truths their mothers passed down remain like a steady rhythm in the background, guiding and grounding. Mother’s Day is not only a time to say thank you for the meals, hugs, and words of encouragement—it is a time to honor the sacred gift of faith. A mother’s religious influence is a legacy, whether through whispered prayers at bedtime or the consistent example of a life lived with devotion. I treasure my mother and all that she did and sacrificed to raise me and my siblings! This Mother’s Day, let us all celebrate who our mothers are or were, what they’ve taught us to believe in, and how those beliefs continue to shape who we are today.
and sacrifices our mothers have made. But beyond the nurturing and care, many of us carry something even more profound—our mothers’ religious guidance. A mother’s role in shaping a child’s spiritual foundation is invaluable, influencing not just beliefs but character, values, and purpose. Religious upbringing often begins in the home, and the mother often plants the first seeds of faith. A mother becomes her child’s first spiritual teacher through daily prayers, scripture readings, and simple lessons about kindness, forgiveness, and humility. Her actions and words teach far more than doctrine; they teach how to live with integrity and compassion. Mothers have a unique ability to model faith in action. Whether attending religious services, volunteering in the community, or offering comfort during life’s trials, a faithful mother
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Life Enrichment Activities for May
Travelogue with Jeff: Arches National Park Tuesday, May 13th 3:00 p.m. — Activity Room
Catholic Communion Thursday, May 1st 1:30 p.m. — 2nd Floor Dining Room
Catholic Communion Thursday, May 15th 1:30 p.m. — 2nd Floor Dining Room
Mother’s Day Tea Thursday, May 8th 6:30 p.m. Both dining rooms RSVP Required Bus Outing: Tulip Lanes Friday, May 9th 1:00 p.m. Bus Departure With 12 miles of tulips stretching through the neighborhoods, the Tulip Lanes of Holland make for a popular drive-thru experience.
I get my kicks out of Route 66 with Nancy B. Friday, May 16th 2:00 p.m. — Activity Room
Linda’s Piano Program Friday, May 23rd 2:00 p.m. — Activity Room Bus Outing: Dollar Tree Wednesday, May 18th 1:00 p.m. — Bus Departure
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Chaplain’s Corner Mary Magdalene told the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” John 20:18 We are fast approaching May, and I still haven’t put away my winter coat and gloves! Warmer days are predicted, though, which should make the tulips pop out just in time for Tulip Time! In our Tuesday afternoon worship services, Chaplain Doug and I have been sharing the stories behind some favorite hymns. One of those favorites is “In the Garden”, written by American songwriter C. Austin Miles (1868-1946), a former pharmacist who served as an editor for Hall-Mack Publishers for 37 years. Miles shared that he was reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s witness about the resurrection of Jesus at the Garden Tomb. Ironically, the song was written in a cold, dreary, leaky basement in New Jersey that didn’t even have a window, let alone a view of a garden! The song’s words remind us of how wonderful it is to commune with God, “walking and talking” with him even if our surroundings are less than ideal. Ironically, C. Austin Miles also wrote the song “Sweeter as the Years Go By”! Some days, as we deal with the challenges of growing older, life may not seem so “sweet” yet our relationship with our Risen Savior can be “richer, fuller, and deeper”. Praying that you will share the joy of seeing the Lord as Mary Magdalene did, and also the joy of walking with Him daily!
At the Table May is National Hamburger Month!
Many people are unaware that one of the most popular ‘cuts’ of meat today, the hamburger, started as garbage meat. It was made from the waste produced in the process of butchering the more desirable cuts of cow meat, such as the steak or the roast. That’s right. This delicious sandwich, known worldwide, began life as a byproduct of the unwanted meats, the leftover slices from shaping up meat, and the general detritus of tissue left after those cattle were butchered. Eating hamburger meant people couldn’t afford to eat a pricier cut of beef. But despite its less-than-auspicious beginnings, this interesting sandwich went on through largely unrecorded channels to become the most popular part of the backyard meal. The hamburger can now be found in thousands of different locations, with variations that range from the amazing to the simply bizarre. Many restaurants and grocers have even started providing burgers in various other meats, from turkey and chicken to buffalo and emu! Plus, there’s the delicious black bean veggie burger. National Hamburger Month celebrates this humble meat that became a worldwide sensation.
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Royal Atrium Inn Announcements
Sunday, May 11th
The Royal Atrium Inn family extends heartfelt May birthday greetings to all of our residents celebrating this month!
Comedy Corner I can’t take my dog to the pond anymore because the ducks keep attacking him. That’s what I get for buying a pure bread dog. If you’re feeling depressed, try drinking a gallon of water before you go to sleep. It’ll give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
MONDAY, MAY 26TH
WeCare Connect Survey Please watch for your WeCare Connect customer satisfaction survey via email, text, or phone. We are grateful that you chose Royal Atrium Inn, and we wish to ensure your satisfaction, so we need to hear from you.
I found a wooden shoe in my toilet today. It was clogged.
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