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Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff Let Us Not Grow Weary! What makes you weary? Is it vacuuming your apartment, a visit to Meijer,
At the Table Why Apple Pie Isn’t So American After All Starting with the apples, the crisp, juicy varieties that many hands across the country slice for pie aren’t even native to North America. Early settlers brought seeds from Europe, while the only apples already growing here were crabapples—tart little guys that definitely weren’t meant for a lattice-topped legacy. Those cozy spices associated with homemade apple pie? Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove all came from Asia via European spice trade routes. Even the flavor of apple pie had to take a long journey to get here. Despite its international roots, apple pie earned its place in American kitchens. By 1796, American Cookery by Amelia Simmons included two apple pie recipes. By the 20th century, the dessert had become a symbol of comfort and national pride, famously captured during World War II in the phrase “mom and apple pie.” So, there’s your slice of history! Apple pie may have roots overseas, but whether it’s American or not, it sure tastes like home—especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
a workout with Sara in the fitness room, or just getting out of bed? As we age, our bodies seem to grow weary easier and quicker. The Bible says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9). Even though our kids, our society, and our bodies are often telling us to slow down, the Bible seems to be telling us to wear ourselves out by “doing good”. What does that mean for you today? Is it helping a neighbor in the dining room? Is it writing encouraging cards to your family and friends? Is it creating a prayer list that never seems to shrink? Is it meeting someone new and spending time with them until you both realize you’ve made a new friend? No matter what your “doing good” is, keep it up for God has promised that you “will reap a harvest”…maybe in heaven, maybe on earth, or maybe both!
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Life Enrichment Activities for September
Dinner Outing: James Street Inn Tuesday, September 1st 4:15 p.m. Bus Departure
Bus Outing: Melon Mania at Holland State Park
Thursday, September 17th 6:00 p.m. Bus Departure
Wii Bowling Tournament Wednesday, September 2nd 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Entertainment: Mr. Lincoln as Story-Teller Lincoln’s Stories and Jokes
Friday, September 18th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Catholic Communion Thursday, September 3rd 1:30 p.m. — RAI 1st Floor Dining Room
Conference Grounds Outing: The Singing Crusaders Saturday, September 19th 4:30 p.m. Bus Departure Dinner Outing: Arrows Restaurant Monday, September 21st 4:30 p.m. Bus Departure
Wii Bowling Tournament Thursday, September 3rd 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Entertainment: Saxophone and Clarinet with Gary McCourry Friday, September 4th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room 9/11 Survivor Story with Chad Creevy Wednesday, September 9th 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Ladies Night Tuesday, September 22nd 7:00 p.m. — Dining Room
Entertainment: Piano Concert with Tim Vreeman Wednesday, September 23rd 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Grandparents Day Carnival! Saturday, September 12th 2:00 p.m. — RAI Parking Lot
Men’s Night Monday, September 28th 5:00 p.m. — Dining Room
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Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, September 29th 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Café Sign up at the front desk • Please fill out the attached screening checklist. • Bring the screening checklist, your Medicare card (Red, White and Blue) and any other insurance cards when you come. • If you have any questions, please call or stop by the front desk.
Royal Park Place Reviews Do you follow Royal Park Place? 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 Royal Park Place.
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Royal Park Choir Practice 3:00 p.m. in the Kings Room: • Thursday, September 10 th • Thursday, September 24 th
Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
Our choir is starting back up this fall after a well-earned summer break! Our choir is led by the very talented and dedicated Thelma, and we’d love to have you join us. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or simply love to make a joyful noise, come be part of the fun!
Scrabble Do you enjoy playing scrabble? Please give Anita a call!
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Chaplain’s Corner: I Did Not Know That! Have you ever spoken that phrase? Or has someone
know, remember? The answers are given after the questions are asked. Verse 21 becomes even more pointed in the questioning to remind the people. “… Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? He(God) sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, its people are like grasshoppers.” Verse 28, “….The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding, no one can fathom.” We have some wonderful reminders from these scriptures for us also when questions and doubts come into our minds about the power of God to work in our circumstances. He is mighty and powerful and is above watching and being involved in the world and our lives. He is the creator, so He can do anything He believes is necessary in His creation. He will not get tired in His involvement of the earth and our lives. He has understanding that is not comprehendible to us. Please find great hope and comfort in these reminders that we are given. Let us also encourage and remind one another of these truths. Perhaps we should with smiles on our faces turn to each other when questions of God’s working arise and say in joy, “Do you not know? Have you not heard?” We can then respond, Yes we do know and have heard the Lord is the Everlasting God!
spoken to you in an excited or unbelieving way, “I did not know that” after you shared some knowledge or news unfamiliar to them? We perhaps have said
and received those words many times in our lives. I frequently say the phrase when talking with my parents as they explain an extended family news item that missed my attention. I maybe should have known the news, but unfortunately, I have to say. “I did not know that.” When working on things mechanical or computer issues, more often than I care to admit I must tell my sons who graciously help me, “I did not know that” as they explain or show me a way to fix my car or a computer issue. The humbling thing is they know I do not know even before I tell them or even before they begin to help me. Sometimes though, I have been told before, but I have forgotten. Computer procedures can be that way for me when they go beyond the day-to-day work. I will be shown a method and unfortunately will forget how it is done when I run into the same issue a few months down the calendar. I must again be reminded of the information to help me do what I need to accomplish. Isaiah 40 verses 21 & 28 ask the readers a question “Do you not know? Have you not heard?” It is used as a reminder I believe when questions and doubts came into the hearts and minds of the people Isaiah was writing to. Yes, you do
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Royal Park Place Announcements
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
SUNDAYS AT 6:00 P.M. DINING ROOM Pastors for September 2026: y September 6: Gary Hoeksema Pianist Linda Schaap y September 13: Gale Tien Pianist Judy Timmer y September 20: Allen Petroelje Pianist Ellen Klynstra y September 27: John Zwyghuizen
Ministry Update With gratitude to God for the faithful giving of our residents, your Worship Committee noticed that July offerings exceeded our needs. So we were able to grant a one month
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