Ivy Park
What is EverCare?
Whole Living Care services
This eatery was nicknamed Ho-Jo’s
What is Howard Johnson’s? The hotels remain, but the restaurants with their fried clams strips are a thing of the past
These waterfalls are on the American-Canadian border
What is Niagara Falls? The falls can produce four million kilowatts of electricity.
This TV pig from Disney’s Muppets franchise wrote a New York Times bestseller
Who is Miss Piggy? She wrote Miss Piggy’s Guide to Life. Henry Beard authored the book
Who established National Assisted Living Week?
The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
Sinatra created this legendary group of stars in Las Vegas. Lauren Bacall coined the term to describe Humphrey Bogart’s group of cohorts
What is the Rat Pack? Members include Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Sinatra hated the name Rat Pack, but the group put Las Vegas on the entertainment map
Many people use the opportunity to watch these daily sun events as summer draws to a close
What are sunrise and sunset? They are wonderful reasons to get outside and appreciate nature
What are the EverCare services?
ADL assistance, medication management, supportive services, nursing services, professional providers
This burger joint was named for Dale Evans’ husband
What is Roy Rogers? He licensed his name to the chain. It’s attempting to make a comeback with more than 50 stores serving favorites such as the Double R Bar Burger
These five lakes mostly reside in the United States but are partially within Canada.
What are the Great Lakes? The only lake solely within the U.S. border is Lake Michigan. The other four—Erie, Huron, Ontario, and Superior—reside partially in Canada
This is Superman’s alter ego
Who is Clark Kent? In addition to reporting for the Daily Planet in Metropolis, he was a novelist who wrote two award-winning novels: The Janus Contract and Under a Yellow Sun
When was National Assisted Living Week established?
1995
It is said that Frank Sinatra inspired a character in this wildly popular novel written by Mario Puzo.
It is said that Frank Sinatra inspired a character in this wildly popular novel written by Mario Puzo.
Pack one of these meals and head to the park
What is picnic? In addition to your food and drink, pack a blanket to sit on and some bug repellent to keep the critters away.
What are the EverYou essentials?
Nutrition, Activities, Care, Relationships, Environment
This was Bed Bath & Beyond’s competitor that sold nearly identical merchandise until it closed its stores in 2008
What is Linens ’N Things? The store is solely online now
This severe weather season starts in June, but most of these events occur on the East Coast in August and September, mostly in Florida
What is hurricane season? Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, and South Carolina round out the top five most-hit states.
This beagle from Peanuts wrote the world’s shortest novel.
Who is Snoopy? Its title is It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.
When does NALW take place in 2022?
Sunday, September 11-Saturday, September 17
He was Frank Sinatra’s kidnapped child.
Who is Frank Sinatra Jr.? He was released soon after his father paid the ransom. The kidnappers would talk to Frank Sinatra only by payphone. He carried a roll of dimes with him for the rest of his life in case he ever needed to use a payphone.
What is picnic? In addition to your food and drink, pack a blanket to sit on and some bug repellent to keep the critters away.
What is festival? You’ll find handmade crafts, games for the grandchildren, great street food, and music
What are the Mission & Values?
Authenticity, Teamwork, Compassion, Commitment, Resilience
This was our favorite place to rent VHS and DVD movies from the 1980s to 2010
What is Blockbuster? In 2019, the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon, became the last Blockbuster, and Netflix produced a documentary about it titled The Last Blockbuster
Meteorologists say this morning phenomenon is a cloud on the ground, and it contains droplets of water.
What is fog? You’re likely to see fog during early September mornings, but as sunlight filters in, it dissipates
In this TV series, Angela Lansbury plays author and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher.
What is Murder She Wrote? When she’s not sleuthing or writing in Cabot Cove, Maine, she’s traveling around the world teaching students how to write while stumbling upon mysteries that only she can solve
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This late U.S. president was one of Frank Sinatra’s best friends.
Who is President John F. Kennedy? The friendship spiraled into oblivion for assorted reasons, but the final straw was when Sinatra smashed the helicopter landing pad at his house, which Sinatra had built for the president’s use.
What is festival? You’ll find handmade crafts, games for the grandchildren, great street food, and music
What is tourist? It’s interesting that locals don’t always visit the attractions that draw tourists to their town or city. Visit a museum and any of the local sights that you might have ignored all these years.
What are the engagement essentials?
Create, Fun, Fit, Learn, Connect
Shoney’s was one of many chains that used to license this boy holding this double-decker burger, which was served in their restaurants
What is Big Boy? The boy and the burger shared the name. New licensees in the Midwest are trying to revive the brand.
This type of area is dense with trees and gets a large amount of rainfall
What is rain forest? Tropical rain forests are found in places like the Amazon and parts of Asia and Africa. Temperate locations, such as the Pacific Northwest, also are home to rain forests
He is Felix Unger’s roommate in The Odd Couple.
Who is Oscar Madison? Jack Klugman plays Oscar, a sportswriter, and Tony Randall plays Felix, a photographer. Felix is a neat freak, and Oscar is a slob.
What are we celebrating on September 11th, 2022 at the start of NALW?
Grandparents' Day
Name one of Frank Sinatra’s four wives.
Who is Nancy Barbato Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, or Barbara Marx? His longest marriage was to his last wife, Barbara. The marriage lasted for more than two decades, until his death. It is
Whether on a hammock or a lawn chair, you can grab one of these outdoors instead of in your bed
What are naps? This is a terrific way to recharge in the fresh air during the afternoon.