Name the Activity Leader
Whose that activity baby?
Finish the lyrics
Along the South Shore
January Questions/ DH resident name answers
Pop culture with activity leader answers
100
This activity leader loves to travel and is competing in his second 5k in Scotland in a few weeks
Rick
100
This gentleman is always running around Besides being in the activities department, he also works in reception.
Rick
100
Don't sit under the apple tree _______________________ (5)
with anybody else but me
100
What town is the largest producer of cranberry in Massachusetts?
A) Duxbury B) Carver C) Wareham D) Plymouth
Carver
The town of Carver, with approximately 11,900 total acres of bogs and related lands (representing 48 percent of total land area in town), is the single largest cranberry-producing town in the Commonwealth.
100
This writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher was born January 17th, 1706 in Boston.
Ben Franklin
Answer: Ben
100
This actress who played many a beloved character
Julie
200
Which activity leader plays the violin?
A) Debbie B) Linda C) Ashley or D) Julie
Ashley!
200
Even as a baby, this activity leader had a great smile!
Is it a) Lauren b) Linda c) Rick d) Debbie
Lauren!
200
The boogie woogie bugle _________________ (4 words)
boy of company B!
200
Which town on the South Shore was at one point the largest and most famous shipbuilding center in the world?
A) Duxbury B) Plymouth C) Kingston D) Marshfield
Duxbury!
The industry of shipbuilding began in the early 1800's. By the end of that century at least 180 vessels were built at some 20 shipyards. The shipbuilding era brought great wealth and Duxbury became the largest and most famous shipbuilding center in the world.
200
Betty White, America's sweetheart would've turned 101 on January 17th this year. Her most famous tv roles include Rose on Golden Girls and Sue Ann Nivens on the ________ Tyler Moore Show
Mary
200
An American snack foods brand. It was named after the granddaughter of the company's founders Ruth and O.D. McKee
[Little] Debbie!
300
What is Laura's dog's name?
Bonus points if you know where he came from
A) Bill Murray B) Steve Martin C) James Dean D) Dog Martin
Bill Murray!
She and her husband rescued him Taiwan!
300
This little lady says her favorite season is Winter
Debbie, Linda or Ashley
Debbie!
300
Tie a ribbon round _________________(4)
the old oak tree
300
This south shore town has hosted a traditional, American country fair that has taken place at the end of August every year since 1867.
A) Plymouth B) Carver C) Marshfield D)Pembroke
Marshfield!
The Marshfield Fair is located on the 62-acre Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles south of Boston in Massachusetts' South Shore region.
300
On January 6th, 1919 this former "cuddly" US President died
Teddy Roosevelt
Answer: Ted
300
Hailed as a soccer icon, she played as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team from 1987 to 2004
Mia [Hamm]
400
Before working at Duxbury House, the activity leader was a physical therapist
a) Lauren b) Rick c) Mia d) Debbie
Lauren!
400
This smiley girl shares a birthday with her sister (even though her sister is several years younger)
Carissa, Linda or Ashley
Ashley!
400
Seventy six trombones _____________(4)
led the big parade
400
This south shore town has 7 museums, including Pilgrim Hall museum, The International Museum of Military History, and a National Wax Museum!
A) Plymouth, B) Quincy, C) Weymouth D) Pembroke
Plymouth!
400
January was named for the Roman god _________, known as the protector of gates and doorways who symbolize beginnings and endings.
Hint: It sounds like one of our residents' names
Janus
(Sounds like Janice!)
400
An American publicly traded fashion company that was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer _________. The company is headquartered in New York City, producing products ranging from the mid-range to the luxury segments.
[Ralph] Lauren
500
When not at work, this activity leader loves to watch the bachelor/bachelorette and dance around the house with her pets.
A) Linda B) Laura C) Lauren D) Mia
Linda!
500
This little pumpkin has lived on 3 continents
Laura, Debbie or Linda
Laura!
500
I'm Looking Over a Four_________________(7)
Leaf Clover that I over looked before
500
This city south of Boston is known as "The City of Presidents"
Quincy
Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents—John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams—as well as John Hancock, a President of the Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as being the first and third Governor of Massachusetts.
500
On January 23 in 1986, this singer, songwriter was inducted into the Rock Hall
Ray!
500
The National Wildlife Federation's friendly raccoon character, helps children of all ages discover and connect with nature so that they, too, become good stewards of the environment.
Ranger Rick!
600
Which activity leaders are still in high school? (name two)
a) Carissa b) Ashley c) Laura d) Mia
Carissa & Mia
600
True to her nature, this lady on the left in the snowman turtleneck in July dances to the beat of her own drum
Is it A) Lauren B) Julie C) Linda or D) Laura
Julie!
600
How much is that doggie ______________________ (9)
in the window? The one with the waggly tail
600
This Duxbury bridge was in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest and longest wooden bridge in the world, until it was damaged by fire and completely rebuilt in 1986.
A) Sagamore Bridge B) North Bridge C) Powder Point Bridge D) Union Bridge
Powder Point Bridge
600
On Jan. 19, 1953, this former First Lady paid a visit to Minnesota, seen here getting off a train in the Twin Cities on her way to St. Olaf College in Northfield. In her diary, she would later write of the trip: "The 40-mile drive from Minneapolis to Northfield and St. Olaf's [sic] College was rather hazardous, but Minnesota drivers are accustomed to slippery conditions and we made the trip in good time.
Eleanor [Roosevelt]
600
This plant is a genus of shrubs or small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Australia and Asia.
Carissa