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Resident Highlight – Major Al C.
May Dates
Al was born May 11th 1938 in our nations capitol, Washington D.C. He was raised in Greenbelt Maryland and has also lived all over the world in places such as Texas, California, France, and England. Al went to University of Maryland for 2 years and did their extension course overseas in Europe. He also went to University of Texas and graduated at University of California Sacramento with a degree in Geography and a minor in Sociology. Al is a pilot and had his own Air Taxi business where he would charter people in his own airplane. Al was married 18 years to his first wife, and later remarried his second wife in Hawaii, she
The Irresistible Iris What is it about the iris that is so alluring? Van Gogh often painted the beautiful flowers. The fleur - de - lis, a stylized iris, is a symbol associated with France, New Orleans, Florence, and even the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Perhaps it should come as no surprise that this popular flower
Take Care in May Spring is synonymous with rejuvenation and starting anew. This month is dedicated to several key elements of living well and is the perfect time to focus on self - care. Get Those ZZZs - May is Better Sleep Month, so take time to revitalize your sleep habits. Experts suggest sleeping in a cool, dark room and going to bed and waking up at the same times daily. Maximize Those Steps - In honor of National Walking Month, schedule a daily stroll or two with friends or family. Research shows that taking walks is one of the best things you can do for your health. Feel Good - May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, so now is a great time to take stock of your emotional well - being. Be kind to yourself, reach out for help if you need it, and offer support to those in your community who may need a friend. Joint Care - Arthritis Awareness Month is in May each year. Contact your doc- tor if you have any untreated
enjoys its own holiday on May 8. The word iris comes from a Greek word meaning “ rainbow, ” which is fitting since irises come in shades of purple, yellow, white, pink, and blue.
sadly passed away in 2008. Al has three kids Annette, Theresa, and Edward. Theresa and Edward both live in SoCal and Annette has since passed away. Al was in the Airforce for 20 years and when he retired he retired in the rank of Major Castaldi. Thank you for your service Al! Some of Als favorite hobbies when he was young was flying of course, as well as, chasing girls, and playing sports. He really enjoyed playing Baseball, Golf, and Football. Some of Al ’ s favorite hobbies now is still chasing girls as well as playing golf he wishes he could fly more often too. Al enjoys watching movies and TV shows that are Whodunnits and espionage genre. His favorite genre of book is also espionage and one of his favorite authors Dale Brown was one of his students at the Mather aviation program. Al was an instructor at this program from 1959 - 1964, Dale Brown writes aviation and espionage books. Al ’ s favorite genre of music to listen to is country western music and his favorite artist is Dolly Parton! Some of the coolest places Al has been while flying planes he says is Hawaii and Alaska. He flew all over Alaska and even went to the Arctic Circle. Al ’ s motto to live by is: “ Don ’ t do drugs, and don ’ t get caught by the police. ” Good motto Al and thanks for sharing with us Timber Ridge is happy to have you!
Winds of Change
When you picture a windmill, you might imagine a quaint
wooden structure over looking a field of tulips or a peaceful farm scene. Although most no longer mill flour or help saw wood, today ’ s sleek, powerful windmills harness wind power to create energy. More and more, windmills towering over 200 feet tall, with blades longer than 100 feet, can be spotted on seashores and hilltops. Embracing Windmill Day, May 11, honors the ingenuity of our ancestors and underscores the im- portance of renewable energy sources in our present and our future.
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