We are fast approaching the most wonderful season of the year! Christmas - a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, hear the wonderful laughter of children, listen and enjoy the music of the holidays, fellowship with friends and family and so much more.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to incorporate the spirit of Christmas into everyday of the year?
The residents and staff at The Paragon have been extremely blessed. Regrettably, this year has also brought loss to our Paragon family. Please keep the family and love ones of those who we have lost in your heart and prayers.
On behalf of the employees of The Paragon — we wish you and yours the gift of faith, the blessing of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always.
Remember to always live each moment in the blessed spirit of Christmas.
Until our next issue…don’t forget to be Merry, leaving love, patience and joy wherever you go!
Merry Christmas!
God Bless You, Nancy
Styling Salon Gift Certificates Now Available!
Looking for that special gift for someone at The Paragon?
This year, why not give them something they can really use?
Styling Salon gift certificates are available in a variety of
denominations and can be purchased from Sherry, Event Coordinator, Janet, Receptionist or Nancy, Community Director.
These certificates are good for 6 months from the date of purchase and will be accepted by your stylist in our salon.
Gift Certificates for:
Haircut—$13.00
Style—$13.00
Permanent—$50.00
Christmas Open House—December 21
Mark your calendar and join us between 2 pm and 4 pm for our Annual Christmas Open House.
Enjoy refreshments from our kitchen and holiday music.
There is no cost and no reservations are required. We hope to see our family and friends at The Paragon this Christmas season!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
News From the Ice Cream Parlor
Gosh it seems almost impossible that 2009 is almost over with! I just hope the new year to come will bring lots of happiness, wealth, and good health. I think I can speak for everyone when I tell you that I’ll be glad when this flu season is over. The young children seemed to be the target of the dreadful H1N1 virus. So far we haven’t heard much about the seasonal flu and I hope it stays that way! We sure don’t want it to affect any of us or our loved ones!
The holiday season is upon us, and the hustle and bustle of shopping will overcome a lot of us. Sometimes we have a tendency to get caught up in trying to figure out who is cooking what and what to buy this one, that we forget the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. It is a time for giving. This season is a great time for sharing, for getting together with family and friends, and remembering the importance of family. Despite all the sicknesses and sadness that life may have brought to you or your family, I hope that each of you can carry on and have a happy holiday season this year and always.
Gift giving is not supposed to be about a competition to see who can give the best or most expensive gift. It should be about showing someone you care, not about impressing them with material things. Helping others by giving or volunteering can be one of the best ways to defeat stress in your life, try it this year!
Mark your calendar for our annual Christmas Open House.
It is scheduled for Monday December 21st from 2-4 p.m. We will have treats and lots of good eats too! Don’t miss this one, I think even Santa will be here to join us again this year!
Happy Holidays,
Sherry Until next month,
Sherry
It is scheduled for Monday December 21st from 2-4 p.m. We will have treats and lots of good eats too! Don’t miss this one, I think even Santa will be here to join us again this year!
Happy Holidays,
Sherry Until next month,
Sherry
The Kitchen Korner
The staff of The Paragon recently had a “Thanksgiving” potluck luncheon and one of the hits of the day was Janet Moore’s Banana Nut Cake. Janet was gracious enough to share her recipe with us, so we thought we would pass on to you. It makes a wonderful holiday dessert—so enjoy!
BANANA NUT CAKE
1 Box Duncan Hines Banana Supreme Cake Mix
1 cup toasted pecans (instructions below)
2 bananas (mashed)
Mix cake according to package directions and add mashed bananas and toasted pecans. Grease a 13 x 9 pan (Janet uses glass pan, it seems to work better) or 2 cake pans, pour cake batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes or until cake tests done in center. Let cool completely before icing
TOASTED PECAN CREAM CHEESE ICING
1 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 stick butter or margarine (softened to room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup toasted pecans
2 lb box/bag powdered sugar
Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar a little at a time until desired consistency (will take most of the bag of powered sugar). Add toasted pecans. Frost the cake and ENJOY!!
TOASTED PECANS
Lightly butter a cookie sheet with butter (Janet used spray butter of butter flavored cooking spray) Spread 2 cups
pecans pieces on pan. Bake at 350 degrees and toast pecans for about 15 or 20 minutes
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff, Shirley, Sara, Jennifer and Kristen
BANANA NUT CAKE
1 Box Duncan Hines Banana Supreme Cake Mix
1 cup toasted pecans (instructions below)
2 bananas (mashed)
Mix cake according to package directions and add mashed bananas and toasted pecans. Grease a 13 x 9 pan (Janet uses glass pan, it seems to work better) or 2 cake pans, pour cake batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes or until cake tests done in center. Let cool completely before icing
TOASTED PECAN CREAM CHEESE ICING
1 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
1 stick butter or margarine (softened to room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup toasted pecans
2 lb box/bag powdered sugar
Cream together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Add powdered sugar a little at a time until desired consistency (will take most of the bag of powered sugar). Add toasted pecans. Frost the cake and ENJOY!!
TOASTED PECANS
Lightly butter a cookie sheet with butter (Janet used spray butter of butter flavored cooking spray) Spread 2 cups
pecans pieces on pan. Bake at 350 degrees and toast pecans for about 15 or 20 minutes
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff, Shirley, Sara, Jennifer and Kristen
Notes from Ruth Barnett
Using Pain Relievers Safely
What are pain relievers?
Pain relievers , also called analgesics, include over-the-counter (OTC) medicine such as aspirin, Tylenol, and ibuprofen. “Over the counter” means you can buy them without a prescription. When taken as directed, they’re usually safe and effective treatments for headaches and other minor aches and pains.
What can happen if I take too much medicine?
Depending on the type of pain reliever, taking larger doses than recommended can lead to serious health problems. Make sure you always read the label and follow the directions, and if you have any questions, talk with your pharmacist or health care provider.
How can I stay safe?
In general, don’t take an OTC pain reliever for more than 10 days for pain and 3 days for fever .If you have pain or fever for longer, tell your health care provider. Read the product labels carefully and don’t exceed the recommended dosages.
Many OTC medicines contain more than one type of pain reliever. For example, many cough and cold medicines and sleep aids contact acetaminophen, Check the ingredient list before you take any OTC medicine to make sure you’re not getting too much of any one medicine and avoid taking medicines that contain the same active ingredients.
If you’re over age 60; are taking prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin; have had stomach ulcers; have other bleeding problems; have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease;are taking a diuretic (water pill), talk with your doctor before using pain relievers. To be safe, always talk with your doctor about the best pain reliever for you.
If you’re taking pain relievers, drink six to eight glasses of nonalcoholic and non-caffeinated fluids per day to help flush the medicine through your kidneys unless your doctor has limited your fluid intake.
As usual—Make sure your doctor knows about all the medicines you take, including any other OTC medicines and herbal supplements. This cannot be stressed enough!
Until next month, stay healthy!
Ruth
What are pain relievers?
Pain relievers , also called analgesics, include over-the-counter (OTC) medicine such as aspirin, Tylenol, and ibuprofen. “Over the counter” means you can buy them without a prescription. When taken as directed, they’re usually safe and effective treatments for headaches and other minor aches and pains.
What can happen if I take too much medicine?
Depending on the type of pain reliever, taking larger doses than recommended can lead to serious health problems. Make sure you always read the label and follow the directions, and if you have any questions, talk with your pharmacist or health care provider.
How can I stay safe?
In general, don’t take an OTC pain reliever for more than 10 days for pain and 3 days for fever .If you have pain or fever for longer, tell your health care provider. Read the product labels carefully and don’t exceed the recommended dosages.
Many OTC medicines contain more than one type of pain reliever. For example, many cough and cold medicines and sleep aids contact acetaminophen, Check the ingredient list before you take any OTC medicine to make sure you’re not getting too much of any one medicine and avoid taking medicines that contain the same active ingredients.
If you’re over age 60; are taking prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin; have had stomach ulcers; have other bleeding problems; have high blood pressure, heart disease, or kidney disease;are taking a diuretic (water pill), talk with your doctor before using pain relievers. To be safe, always talk with your doctor about the best pain reliever for you.
If you’re taking pain relievers, drink six to eight glasses of nonalcoholic and non-caffeinated fluids per day to help flush the medicine through your kidneys unless your doctor has limited your fluid intake.
As usual—Make sure your doctor knows about all the medicines you take, including any other OTC medicines and herbal supplements. This cannot be stressed enough!
Until next month, stay healthy!
Ruth
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
