ALACRITY NOUN CHEERFUL READINESS PROMPTNESS OR WILLINGNESS. (UH-LAK-RI-TEE) The director of nursing(DON) at my mother’s nursing home always responded with ALACRITY.
Features
This 'N That
Buy Tanglewood’s Tervis Mugs with Lifetime Warranty
by Nancy Foley •
Monday Morning Coffee Committee is selling Tervis mugs with our Tanglewood decal (at cost) for $20.00. Tanglewood’s Tervis Mug is made in the USA. Since the mug is insulated, it reduces condensation and keeps beverages hotter or colder longer than non-insulated cups and glasses. Tervis offers a lifetime warranty! Keep your mug in the freezer,…
This 'N That
WORD OF THE WEEK MAY 13
by Bonnie Parks •
NIDIFICATE (NID-FI-CATE) VERB BUILD A NEST Every year in Iowa I watched the robins NIDIFICATE
Hobbies & Volunteers
Sea Glass Plates
by Ingrid Strope •
Featured in the library are sea glass plates created in a Craft Club project lead by Melody Szepetzk. Betty Bjore’s floral arrangements and a painting by Jeanette Stevens enhance the display.
This 'N That
Word Of The Week May 6
by Bonnie Parks •
BIVOUAC A temporary camp without tents or cover. NOUN (BIV-OO-AK) A thunderstorm during our hike made us BIVOUAC for the night.
You and Your Health
High Blood Pressure Awareness
by Pam Batey •
How High can you Go?National High Blood Pressure Education Month During National High Blood Pressure Education Month in May, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is challenging Americans to participate in a national pledge to #MoveWithHeart to help reduce their risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). NHLBI is asking you to pledge by…
Destinations
Destination – Australia
by Mary Lee Cipriano •
Far from the familiarity of home, exotic lands beckon with sights, sounds, and sensations that defy imagination. Down under in Australia, the horizons are broad, the experiences grand, and the natives are friendly! Physically, Australia is as large as the United States, so it takes a bit of planning to see the key areas. Cruises…
The Recipe Box
Quick and Easy Cinco De Mayo
by Bonnie Parks •
Cinco De Mayo the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army 1862 victory over France at the battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war. Cinco de Mayo is a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage. ****SALSA**** 1 10oz can diced tomatoes with green chili’s 1/2 can tomato paste…
BookTalking, Features
Fast Reads For The Summer Hours
by Kristie Plank •
Sometimes I could just kick myself when I select a book just to discover it is part of a series. Even more frustrating is when I like it. That means I feel compelled to start reading the series from the beginning. As it turned out White Fire (2013) by Preston & Child is #13 in…
This 'N That
Word Of The Week April 29
by Bonnie Parks •
CHARETTE (SHUH-RET) Intense work to meet a deadline. A period of intense work, especially group work undertaken to meet a deadline. When the wedding dress was accidentally lost the night before the wedding, the fashion house staff spent the night working together in a CHARETTE