McKinleyville Timber Ridge Times
News in April 2025
Larona ’ s Letters
Dear Residents and Families, Happy Spring! We have Daylight Savings Time behind us, which truthfully takes me at least a week to adjust to. I know Kim, Sydney, and Katie had a lot of fun with St. Patrick ’ s Day, and Ena made sure we had the traditional corned beef and cabbage. As the weather starts to warm up, we are looking forward to putting some of those outside activities back on our schedule. Sitting outside on the patio to not only soak up some of the sunshine, but also to enjoy all the beautiful flowers sure makes us feel better. Watch out for April Fool ’ s Day. You know what they say! “ Don ’ t trust anyone or anything on April Fool ’ s Day … pretty much like any other day of the year! ” Larona
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Celebrating St. Patrick ’ s Day and National Frog Day!
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Activity Highlight - Poker Group
At least one week in the month we play poker, and have two games going on; Texas Hold ‘ Em in the Fireside room and Queen ’ s Poker in the Activity Room. Texas Hold ‘ Em is one of the most popular card games in the world. Unlike professional games, playing poker with us won ’ t cost you a dime since you don ’ t have to buy your chips. Each player is given 50 to start, and
getting more is up to you. We usually have our 2 veteran players there, Donna and Matt, plus whoever is brave enough to challenge them. We follow the rules and take turns, but the competition can get brutal! If you ’ re looking to be the best by beating the best, join us for Texas Hold ’ Em in the Fireside Room!
Queen ’ s Poker is easier to play and remember, which makes it more popular. We usually have about 9 to 12 players, although the more the merrier! Each player is given 7 cards. The dealer holds another deck, which they shuffle and read off one at a time. If a player holds the same card as the dealer, they get to throw it away. Whoever is first to get rid of all 7 cards is the winner, and they get to choose a prize from our candy basket or
make a choice to get a point ticket instead. Sometimes, we switch it up and give each player 10 cards or give the winner 2 prizes. It all comes down to luck, listening closely, and keeping your eyes peeled. If you ’ re looking for a new game to learn, or you just want to win a candy bar, be sure to check out Queen ’ s Poker in the Activity Room!
Resident Highlight– Larry F. 4 Larry is a Resident here at Timber Ridge and longtime Humboldt County native, he was born March 22nd 1935. Larry was raised with 3 siblings on Liscom Hill, a Ranch 10 miles NE of Arcata. This ranch was first homesteaded in 1868 by his Irish great grandparents. Larry attended Arcata high school and later attended Humboldt State University and Colorado State University getting a Bachelors of Science in General Agriculture. After college, Larry went to the Naval Officer Candidate School and served as an officer in the Navy from 1958 - 1962, he then continued in the Naval Reserve until 1971. Larry met and married his wife Jackee in 1959 and they have been married 66 years this year, they had two sons Merritt (wife Mary Dawn) and Merrill (wife Liz) and four grandchildren, McKenzie, McKenna, J.W., and Jack. Larry lived in Humboldt county to work in the Ford Family enterprise which consists of cattle, sheep, timber, rock, and rental operations. Some of Larry ’ s other activities and involvements included; Co - managing with his wife Jackee, Redwood Acres Fair Grounds from 1995 - 2007 which included the Rodeo, the Fair, the RV park, and the Raceway. Larry was also on the board of the Humboldt County Farm Bureau, Arcata Bottoms 4H, Humboldt County Woolgrowers's Association, Arcata Rotary Club/ Sunrise Rotary and served as President from 1981 - 1982, Arcata Greenwood Cemetery Association Board, California Agriculture leadership from 1970 - 1973, and this is to name a few of Larrys involvements in his community and in Humboldt county. As a true Humboldt local Larry has deep roots here and we are so very happy that he was willing to share with
us his story and all the amazing things he has done in our community and to keep Humboldt ’ s agriculture businesses alive. Larry is very proud of his family and life's work together to keep the Liscom Hill Ranch active in agriculture and kept in the Family. Thank you for all your hard work, and your service, Timber Ridge is lucky to have you Larry!
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Staff Highlight - Isabel
One of our staff that you definitely have seen in the facility is Isabel. She was a caregiver, and is now the Floor Supervisor in AL. Her last job was in private home care, which she enjoyed because she got to work with children and on a farm. Isabel is from the Central Valley, and the only one
in her family to live in Humboldt now. Her family consists of her mom, four brothers, and one sister. She hopes to move to a place with a bigger yard so she can have pets, but for now it ’ s work, work, work!
She loves helping others and says it is her passion in life. She also enjoys camping and watching movies, her favorite being Who Framed Roger Rabbit. She says she is a big kid at heart, and that you probably already know that if you have met her! Isabel once won a prize for modeling as a kid, and we think she could now too, but we are glad she chose to work at Timber Ridge instead! Her personal motto is “ Whoosah! Everything will be alright. ” What a great reminder. Thank you, Isabel for all of your hard work . Timber Ridge appreciates you!
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April Dates
Mobile Milestone On April 3, 1973, Motorola employee Martin Cooper stood on a New York City street corner and made the first cellular phone call to a colleague at Bell Labs in New Jersey. Unlike the first telegraph mes- sage (“ What hath God wrought? ”) or the first telephone conversation (“ Watson, come here. I want to see you. ”), Cooper ’ s words have been forgotten. His device, however, is now everywhere, thanks to a purchase price far below the original price tag of $3,995. Let the Good Times Roll All April long, opponents will be throwing their knuckles down. Don ’ t worry, this isn ’ t anything sinister. “ Knuckles down ” is the position you assume before shooting in a classic game of marbles. So, this April, Knuckles Down Month, you too can play for keeps. The classic game of marbles is called ringer. Two parallel lines, lag lines, are drawn 10 feet away from each other. A large 10 - foot circle is drawn between the lag lines. In the middle of the circle is a
Major League Debut
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first major league baseball game with the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Bos- ton Braves in front of a crowd of 25,000 spectators at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. This marked the first moment that an African American athlete played a sport in any of the major leagues . Robinson did not get a hit that day, but was awarded the first ever Rookie of the Year title that year. In 1949, he was named the National League ’ s Most Valuable Player. In 1955, he led the Dodgers to a World Series victory over the Yankees. A perennial All - Star and Hall of Famer, Robinson ’ s num- ber 42 was retired
cross made of 13 target marbles, or mibs. Play starts by knuckling down along the edge of the ring and using your thumb to cast your shooter at the mibs inside.
by all of baseball on April 15, 1997.
April Activity Calendar Highlights
Saturday, April 5th at 1:00 p.m. is our monthly Resident Council Meeting. Tuesday, April 1st and 15th at 3:00 p.m. – The Timber Ridge Boys will be here playing all sorts of Americana – style music. Thursday, April 10th and 24th at 2:00 p.m. – The Accordionaires will be here to play (and joke around with us!) Tuesday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m. -Amanda will be “back” at Timber Ridge to give us back massages make sure to sign up at the front! Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m.- The Humboldt Ukulele Group will be strumming out more great music on their ukuleles, and teaching us a traditional seated hula dance. Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. — Join us in the Activity Room to listen to one of our own residents Diane play classical and showtunes music on the Piano! Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m. — Come in and build those muscles! We will be doing seated exercises with Sydney using weights and full body movements.
April Birthdays Carolyn L. 04/03 Easter P. 04/05 Margret M. 04/17 Matt H. 04/19 Sam the Dog 04/20 Norma C. 04/20 Mary W. 04/21 Monica M. 04/28 Nadine G. 04/30
CHECK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES
April Fun Facts April is the 4th month of the year and has 30 days. Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring April Holidays: April Fools Day National Fun Day National Grilled Cheese Month National Poetry Month Earth Month Dog Appreciation Month Mathematics and Statistics Month
Symbols of April: Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisies and Sweet Peas Zodiac signs: Aries and Taurus History: April is named after the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. The Romans called this month Aprilis, which may derive from the verb aperire meaning “ to open, ” referring to flowers and fruits opening. Fun Facts about April: *April was the second month in an early Roman calendar, but became the fourth when the ancient Romans started using January as the first month. *In the Southern Hemisphere, April is the same as October in the Northern Hemisphere. *In some parts of the world, it is planting time, while in other parts, it is the harvest season. *Lots of historical firsts happened in April, including America ’ s first astronauts being announced (1959), the first dictionary copyrighted (1828), and the first U.S. president ’ s inauguration (1789).
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Millennial Fur Babies:
“ The millennial generation, born between 1981 and 1995, surpasses all previous generations in their devotion to pet ownership. Sometimes called the “ fur baby ” generation, millennials are reshaping what pet ownership looks like. They tend to pour time and money into their feline and canine companions and treat them almost like children. As a generation, millennials have delayed
milestones like marriage, parenthood, and home ownership. This is at least partially due to unexpected amounts of student debt, inflation in housing prices, and stagnant wage growth relative to cost of living. As millennials reach their 30s and 40s, pets offer a way to enjoy some of the benefits of adult life without all the expenses of having a baby. More than half of millennials own pets, and 33 percent of pet owners in the United States are millennials. In the past, men did not own as many cats as women, but millennial men have more cats and dogs than other generations. Pet - centered businesses are creating a whole new economic niche. There are cat cafés, brew pubs where you can bring your dog, pet hotels, pet portrait artists, and even spas, acupuncture, and massage for pets. Companies like Chewy and BarkBox cater to millennial pet parents with curated subscription boxes of toys and treats. High - end pet fashion is booming, with brands like Wild One offering minimalist, Instagram - worthy harnesses and leashes for dogs and cats and subtly scented grooming wipes. The boutique chain store J. Crew sells pet accessories like flannel neck scarves in its accessories department. Luxe brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Pendleton sell $400 pet ensembles. Pet costumes sell out every Halloween, especially pumpkins, bats, and bumble- bees. Whether it ’ s organic food, GPS trackers, or plush beds, millennials are proving that when it comes to their pets, nothing is too much for their “ family. ” Many are willing to spend more on pet pampering than on themselves and are willing to go into debt to care for a pet. ”
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Monday April 7th at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21st at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m.
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