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Eureka Timber Ridge Times
News In June 2025
LARONA ’ S LETTERS June signals the beginning of summer which brings us to the middle of 2025. Our activity department has planned a wonderful month full of fun. We are getting ready for the summer with picnics, pie in the park, and starting our walking groups again. This Father ’ s Day, we are planning a barbecue at lunch time to honor all those special dads in our lives. The Old Coots on Scoots Car Show in McKinleyville is scheduled for Sunday, June 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be unique and very old cars, vendors, and lots of food. Make sure to check the flyer on page 3 for more details. We are looking forward to Old Coots on Scoots sponsoring this show with us again. I know all our residents and families are looking forward to summer and hopefully warm weather too! Wishing you a Happy June, Larona
INSIDE Candid Camera ….…. 2 Activity Highlight ….4 Dianne C. …………….6 June Dates...............7 Movies …….………….10 Foxy Facts ……………11
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Sunday June 29th, 2025 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Join Us For Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Sodas It ’ s FREE!!!
Hosted By Old Coots on Scoots at Timber Ridge McKinleyville 1400 Nursery Way McKinleyville, California 95519 Contact: Kim Mathieson (707) 834 - 7249
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Activity Highlight - Exercise There is an old saying...What you don ’ t use, you lose. ” At Timber Ridge we start each morning right after breakfast Monday through Saturday (that ’ s six days a week) at 9:00 a.m. in the activity room making sure your don ’ t lose your mobility. Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits as we age, promoting both physical and mental well - being. Exercise can help prevent disease, improve cognitive function, maintain independence, and enhance mood. Here are some important and life - saving reasons you should join us at exercise class in the mornings at Timber Ridge. 1. Regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. 2. Balance exercises can help prevent falls and maintain independence, especially as you age. 3. Studies show that exercise can help prevent cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia. 4. Regular exercise can help maintain and improve range of motion and flexibility. These are just 4 of many, many good reasons to join us this week at exercises. You ’ ll be glad you did. Staff Highlight– Adrianne Adrianne was recently hired in the Activities department to fill the role of Activities Assistant part - time in McKinleyville and part - time in Eureka. Her most recent job was
being a medical assistant. She really enjoyed the job because of all her patients and the connections she made with them. Ferndale is her hometown. Her family is comprised of her mom, and six siblings. If Adrianne could do anything for a day it would be to go shopping!!! She enjoys funny movies. One of her favorites is La La Land. Funniest Home Videos also makes her laugh. She also likes country music. One thing you might not know about Adrianne is that she loves to skydive. She also once won a prize for employee of the month. Her personal motto is “ Everyday is a good day. ” That ’ s a great attitude to have. Welcome Adrianne to the Timber Ridge Activities team!!
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Fun Facts about June June is the 6th month of the year and has 30 days. Season (Northern Hemisphere): Summer
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2009, June was the 662nd most popular name for girls in the U.S.
ASSISTED LIVING
Ed W.
June 1st
RENAISSANCE Lesley M. June 5th Joan L. June 20th
June Holidays: Flag Day Father ’ s Day Juneteenth Paul Bunyan Day
National Rose Month National Dairy Month African - American Music Month
National Iced Tea Month National Candy Month
Symbols of June: Birthstone - Pearl
Flower: Rose and Honeysuckle Zodiac signs: Gemini and Cancer
History: The month of June comes from the Roman, or Julian, calendar. June was initially named Iunius. The name either comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter, or from the word "iuniores", the Latin word for "younger ones". In the early Roman calendar, June only had 29 days. It was Julius Caesar who added the additional day, making June 30 days. Fun Facts about June: *It is the first month of the summer season. *June in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to the month of December in the Southern Hemisphere. *June is known as a great month to get married. *The famous English tennis tournament Wimbledon is played during the month of June. *The longest day of the year occurs on either June 21st or 22nd every year.
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Resident Highlight– Diane C.
Diane was born on November 16th in Norwalk, Connecticut. She was the oldest of five children. She grew up in Norwalk, attending both elementary and high school there. She met her first husband John in high school and was married shortly after she graduated. They moved to Eureka because her husband had family in the area. He had a uncle who was a local sheriff and another uncle who was a fireman. They were both very young and were only married a short time. Diane worked in a gift shop for a time and then found a job working for Humboldt National Bank. She worked as a proof reader which at that time was the painstaking process of making sure the checks balanced with what was in people ’ s accounts.
Diane met her second husband, Randall, while she was working at the bank. He was one of their customers. He was stationed in the coast guard in Eureka. They dated for a while, married, and had two sons. Chandler, her oldest, works locally in construction. Keenan works as a sheet rocker in Spokane. She has one grandchild. Due to her husband being in the military, they traveled all over the United States in the 45 years he was in the Coast Guard. They got to see a lot of beautiful places and meet interesting people. They retired in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and after her husband passed away, Diane moved here to Timber Ridge to be closer to her older son. In her spare time, Diane loves to shop at thrift stores, do jigsaw puzzles, and read. She enjoys reading mostly mystery/suspense novels. Diane likes to stay busy by going to the Eureka Mall or attending services and Bible studies at her church, Lighthouse Community. Diane and a friend of hers that she has known since childhood, Andrea, spend a lot of time together doing things in the community. She loves Humboldt County weather and states that she does not miss the humidity in Myrtle Beach at all! Diane stated that she loves living at Timber Ridge, thinks it ’ s a wonderful place , and has met lots of new people since coming.
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Going Postal
June Dates
On June 13th, 1920, the United States Postal Service declared that it would no longer send
The People ’ s Car June 22nd is Worldwide VW Beetle Day. What has made the Volkswagen Beetle one of the world ’ s most recognizable and beloved automobiles? First and foremost is its innovative and fun design—a small and compact car with an innovative curved roof, a feature that makes it both aerodynamic and adorable. The Beetle was designed for much more than just fun, however; it was also affordable, practical, and reliable. Volkswagen means the “ people ’ s car, ” and these cars were intended to be affordable for all, costing just 31 weeks ’ worth of pay. Vintage Beetles sported an air - cooled rear engine, which meant that it did not need expensive cooling units and could reliably operate in both heat and cold. It also got excellent gas mileage, more than 30 miles to the gallon. The car ’ s simple engine and parts were easy to
children by parcel post. As strange as it may seem, we now remember June 13th as No Mailing Children Day. On January 1, 1913, the U.S. Post began mailing parcels and packages. Americans could now buy and sell large dry goods by mail. Some, however, took advantage of this service and sent their children through the mail. After all, the delivery cost of mail was cheaper than a train ticket. Newspaper headlines captured the phenomenon: “ Mail Carrier Safely Delivers Boy of 10 3/4 lbs to Grandmother, Cost 15 Cents. ” Assistant Postmaster General John Koons eventually declared that children didn ’ t fit within the classification of harmless live animals.
replace and inexpensive to repair and maintain. All of these reasons made the VW Beetle the world ’ s best - selling car for decades. The original Beetle was so popular
that it was built for 65 straight years from 1938 to 2003, making it the longest - produced vehicle in history. No other car even comes close.
Eyesight Essentials On a bright June day, a pair of sunglasses might seem the perfect fash- ion accessory, but sunglasses are more than a fashion statement; they are important for good eye health. On June 27, Sunglasses Day, don a pair and spread the word. Look for sunglasses that block 100 percent of both UVA and UVB radia- tion. This type of solar radiation is responsible for cataracts, skin cancer
around the eyes, and even sunburns on the eye ’ s surface. Not only will your eyes be healthier, but these sunglasses will also reduce wrinkles. Sunglasses also reduce bright glares, block wind and dust, and reduce headaches and eyestrain in bright light. Whether you choose aviators or wayfarers, keep your future bright (but not too bright).
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June Activity Calendar Highlights
Family and Friends are invited to join us on Saturday, June 15th at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, June 6th at 8:30 a.m.– Join us for a tour of one of McKinleyville's most beautiful gardens overlooking the ocean. Make sure to sign up at the front desk as spots are limited. Thursday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. - Amanda will be “ back ” in our building for back massages! Thursday, June 26th at 1:00 p.m.. - is our monthly Resident Council Meeting. Thursday June 26th at 3:00 p.m.– Come travel with us to Bali as we experience all the sights and sounds of this beautiful country ...and all from the safety of your armchair. Reading with Peter is every Tuesday and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Join us each week on Friday mornings at 10:00 for the Scenic Drive. The Timber Ridge Boys will be here on Tuesday, June 10th and 24th at 3:00 p.m. Sign Language with Tammy is on the calendar Friday, June 11th at 3:00 p.m. Join us Monday - Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in the Activity Room to start your morning with exercises
for Coffee/Donuts in the Activity Room with our Dads!
CHECK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
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Make Sure to sign up at the front desk for Barbara ’ s Garden Tour on Friday, June 6th at 8:30 a.m. This is one of McKinleyville's most beautiful gardens overlooking the ocean. It is Spectacular!!
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JUNE BIG SCREEN MOVIES
Monday, June 9th at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, June 16th at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, June 30th at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, June 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
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Foxy Facts: Chickens Archaeological studies suggest that without ancient farmers growing rice and different grains, chickens may not ever have existed. It ’ s been revealed that chickens may have been domesticated thousands of years later than scientists thought. A week known person said that chickens descended from a red jungle fowl which was a many colored tropical bird from the pheasant family, because the two appeared so much the same. But proving him right has been difficult. Five varieties of jungle birds ranged from India to Northern China. Small chicken bones were also rare in fossil sites. In 2020, a study of 863 living chickens confirmed that the jungle birds were indeed the ancestors of the living chickens.
Researchers have found fossils of early chickens that date back eight thousand to eleven thousand years ago in Northern China and Pakistan. But the genetics of living birds could not narrow the time of domestication. The oldest bones belonging to chickens came from a site in Central Thailand, where farmers grew rice and grains. The growing of these grains drew birds to the fields where they made nests at the edge of the planted fields and were able to get familiar to people. Scientists traced the trail of chicken bones across Asia into the Middle East and Africa. Domestic chickens appeared ab out three thousand years ago in the Northern China and India and about two thousand eight hundred years ago in the Middle East and Northeast Africa. The first chickens in Europe were found in Italy two thousand eight hundred years ago and it was another one thousand years before chickens were introduced in to Britian.
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