Eureka 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, and Chloe 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. We are also starting up our Walking Group again to get our steps in and explore our area. 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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Activity Highlight - Scrabble We love to play Scrabble at Timber Ridge. Each week we have a group of 3 - 6 players at each one. Our rules are a little different in that we like to socialize while playing and also are not above helping our fellow players (if needed) find a good word to play. Its all in good fun! To improve your brain ’ s performance, you don ’ t need to follow a strict and tasteless diet, or enlist expensive specialists. Instead you can try something that isn ’ t as costly or difficult to follow. Try playing Scrabble! Researchers have found out that Scrabble players made use of a different area of the brain while forming scrabble words. Training our memory leads to improved cognitive capacity, which means that your brain will be more efficient when dealing with challenging tasks. One of the effects of playing Scrabble is learning new words, but playing this game will also have a direct impact on the performance of your brain. All good for your memory! Taking good care of your brain
doesn ’ t have to be tedious. The best medicine doesn ’ t always have to taste bad, but somehow we are more doubtful about its effects if our assumption is proven to be wrong. Regularly playing Scrabble with our friends is not only fun but also a great way to ensure that we stay on top of our game ...literally!
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Resident Highlight– Melody
Melody was born January 20th. She is a resident here at Timber Ridge Eureka in Renaissance. Melody was born in Seattle WA and has lived in California, New York and then eventually moved to Ferndale. Melody went to Pasadena City College and then went on to Mira Costa JR College in Oceanside. She then got married to her husband Leo and was able to help raise her step kids; Lance and Paige, she then had another daughter in 1971 Stacia Marie. Melody worked at Blue Chip stamps, and also worked at DelNickys butcher in Oceanside. She was very active in the women's club and various other charities. She spent a year volunteering after work reu-
niting Vietnamese refugee families separated after the fall of Saigon. In the 80’ s Melody and her husband Leo separated and she eventually went on to marry Allen, where she continued to raise her daughter Stacia and helped raise her new step kids Danielle and Francesca. In 1989, her and Allen bought a farmhouse in Ferndale. While living in Ferndale Allen and Melody became guardians for their niece Nadine when she was just 5 years old. Nadine now has two daughters of her own and they call Melody “ Nana Banana ”. Melody worked at College of the Redwoods in EOPS and Student Services and started their scholarship department. Later, Melody also became guardian of Nadines twin sisters Natalie and Natasha. Some of Melody ’ s favorite things to do is cultivating her garden which had plenty of roses, over 83 varieties and make bouquets for people throughout Ferndale. Some of Melody ’ s favorite hobbies now is to color she loves to create wild and colorful drawings. Melody states that if she could do anything for a day it would be to dig in her garden as well as go feed animals whether they are farm or wildlife. Her favorite motto to live by is: Be Kind, Be Generous, and Be Helpful which is a great thing to live by! Thank you for sharing your story with us Melody. Timber Ridge is happy to have you!
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Staff Highlight– Mariah
Mariah was a caregiver in our Renaissance Unit for about two years and now works in our dietary department. Before working at Timber Ridge, Mariah was finishing high school and Timber Ridge became her first job. She really loves the residents and likes all her co - workers. She calls Eureka her hometown. Her family consists of her siblings, two dogs, and also some fish. If Mariah could do anything for a day, it would be to take a trip to Disney World in Florida. It has always been something she hopes to do someday. She likes action, comedy, and family inspired movies.
One of her favorite movies is Tyler Perry ’ s “ Madea ’ s Big Happy Family ”. Mariah states her family, boyfriend, and friends always make her laugh. She states that something people might not know about her is that she loves hanging around her family and friends having fun. Trips to the beach and rivers during the summers are the best times she has with them. She won several prizes in elementary school during board game competitions. Her personal motto is “ Be a good influence and encourage others. It goes a long way! ” Thanks Mariah for being a part of the Timber Ridge team.
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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
April Birthdays Reed T. April 3rd Glenn L. April 7th Deborah H. April 14th Petra M. April 23rd
Friday, April 5th at 1:00 p.m. is our monthly Resident Council Meeting. Tuesday, April 15th at 11:30 a.m.–The Water Tower Duo will be playing their violins in the Fireside Room. Thursday, April 17th at 1:30 p.m.– The Saint Bernard 6th grade class will join us for lots of fun. Thursday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. - Amanda will be “ back ” in our building for back massages! Monday, April 28th at 10:00 a.m. is our monthly Resident Council Meeting. 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, April 8th and 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Sign Language with Tammy is on the calendar Friday, April 11th and 25th at 3:00 p.m. Join us Monday-Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Room to start your morning with exercises CHECK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
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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APRIL BIG SCREEN MOVIES
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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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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