Providence Park Newsletter

Just ask residents Margaret Teague, Pat Hancock, Maxene Pierson, Ralph & Bess Post, Louise McClure, and Lewis Norris how wonderful their Kings Cake was at the Mardi Gras Luncheon on “Fat Tuesday” February 12th. Each of them won $5.00 to spend in the Dollar Store this month for finding the “Baby” in their piece of King’s Cake.

Big Winners at the Mardi Gras Kings Cake Luncheon

The dining room was decorated in purple, gold and green and the waitresses; Erma Taylor, Doris Anderson, Vivian Manohar, and Felicia Taylor served up the Jambalaya and dirty rice and the Kings Cakes in their little green hats and beads made especially for Mardi Gras celebrations.

March 2013

This event was yet another great example of the entire dining services staff, Dona and Chef Stephen and your activity director working together to make Providence Park the best that it can be……….GOOD JOB EVERYONE!!!!

Bess & Ralph Post Lewis Norris

Top: Maxene Pierson (Left) & Patricia Hancock (Right); Bottom: Louise McClure and Michael Olmstead

Margaret Teague

Lacy (the cat) and Doris moved into St. Elizabeth Place on January 28, 2013. Doris was born and raised in West, Texas. Upon graduation in 1951 she went to business school in Ft. Worth and in August 1952 she married Ernest Konvicka. They had 2 children; one boy who lives in Denton and one girl who lives and works in Waco. She also has one grandson, Jason, who lives in Corpus Christi and two great grandchildren who live in Whitney.

New Friends at Providence Park

Mrs. Konvicka worked for the glass plant for 2 years and then went to work for the V.A. hospital in Waco for 32 years until retirement.

Doris is a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and did a lot of volunteer work there.

She and her family went to Spain, Portugal and other ports of call. They also traveled the United States.

Mrs. Konvicka likes to cross stitch and sew in her

Welcome Doris Konvicka Apt. 2317

spare time. Welcome to St. Elizabeth Place, Doris, we’re glad you’re here.

By popular demand we will be going back to Marlin, Texas to “Sisters” for lunch on Friday the 8th of March leaving at 10:15 a.m. in order to “beat the crowd.” This is a special “down home cooking” (I recommend the pork chop) restaurant right in the heart of Marlin that always draws a big lunch crowd. So, sign up at the activity table and hop

aboard for a tasty adventure.

Also on the 22nd of March we will be trying out a new place here in Waco called the Egg & I. We will be leaving at 10:45 a.m. for this trip. If you want to try out a new place in town this is the trip for you. Let’s go and see just how good it is!

Out to Lunch in March!

Maxene Pierson moved to St. Elizabeth on February 15, 2013. She was born near Granbury, Texas but moved to New Mexico at an early age to attend school. Upon graduation she began working for the school systems in the food service department and retired from this position after many many years.

Maxene married Lemial Martin and they had 3 sons; James, Howard, and Troy. Mr. Martin was killed at an early age in a light plane crash leaving Mrs. Martin to raise her sons on her own. After the boys were grown she married Mr. Pierson.

Maxene enjoys playing straight dominoes if anyone would like to join her. Welcome to Providence Park, Maxene.

Welcome Maxene Pierson Apt. 2202

Frances Wooldridge moved to the Village from Lake Shore Estates on February 1, 2013.

She had lived there for 14 years and decided it was time for a change.

Frances was born and raised in Gatesville, Texas. She attended Baylor University from 1941 – 1945 majoring in History. She married Rembert H. Wooldridge in June 1948. He was a service man with the 8th Army Air Corps. stationed in England. After they married he went to work in her fathers’ drugstore until 1952. They then moved

to Midland where Mr. Wooldridge went to work for the Southwestern Drug Corp. He was sales manager there and later became the manager of the Waco Division. Frances volunteered for Highland Baptist Church for 10 years as a front desk clerk, a position she really enjoyed.

Mr. and Mrs. Wooldridge had 2 sons; Rusty who lives here in Waco and is an insurance teacher and John who is an attorney in Hawaii.

Frances is a “Foxx Channel Fiend”, enjoys anything to do with history and bible

Welcome Frances Wooldridge Apt. 1213

studies. As of this interview she had been with us for 2 whole nights and she says it’s wonderful.

It great to have you with us!

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The Village and St. Elizabeth Place

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 CUTE IDEAS (ST. C. LOBBY) 1:30 ST. E. MEXICAN TRAIN (ST.E AR) 1:30 VILLAGE BINGO WITH JO ANNE (VDR) 2:15 HAPPY HOUR (VDR)

9:30 SATURDAY MORN. COFFEE CLUB (VDR) 2:00 ST. E. BINGO WITH JO ANNE (AR)

9:30 MASS (CH) 10:45 WORSHIP SERVICE (CH) 2:00 VILLAGE BINGO WITH JO ANNE (VDR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 9:30 ST. E. COFFEE & DONUTS (AR) 10:00 MASS (CH) 1:30 ST. E. RESIDENT FORUM (DR) 2:30 CARD BINGO WITH SHARON (VDR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 SHOPPING VAN 1:30 VILLAGE RESIDENT FORUM MEETING (VDR) 2:00 ST. E. SKIP BO (AR) 6:30 BAYLOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRIP

8:30 PRETTY NAILS (VAR) 8:30 PEDICURES BY GLORIA (VAR) 9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:15 ED. CREDIT UN. 2:00 GAMES PEOPLE PLAY 2:30 MASSAGES (VAR)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 12:30 VIL. WII GAME (FC) 1:00 SHOPPING VAN 1:30 ST. E. BINGO WTH JO ANNE (ST E AR) 2:00 AFTERNOON DLIGHTS 2:30 CHURCH ALIVE BIBLE STUDY (ST. E. LIB)

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:15 OUT TO LUNCH (SISTERS IN MARLIN) 1:30 ST. E. MEXICAN TRAIN (ST.E AR) 1:30 VILLAGE BINGO WITH JO ANNE (VDR) 2:15 HAPPY HOUR (VDR)



9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 9:30 ST. E. COFFEE & DONUTS (AR) 10:00 MASS (CH) 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE’ & POPCORN/DRINKS WITH JIM

9:30 BLOOD PRESSURE 9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 SHOPPING VAN 2:30 VILLAGE BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH BUCK AND GLORIA CRINER

8:30 PRETTY NAILS (VAR) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:15 ED. CREDIT UN. 2:00 GAMES PEOPLE PLAY 2:30 MASSAGES (VAR)


9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 ESOTERIC JEWELRY (ST. C. LOBBY) 1:30 ST. E. MEXICAN TRAIN (ST.E AR) 1:30 VILLAGE BINGO (VDR) 2:15 HAPPY HOUR (VDR) (St. Patricks Day)



9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 9:30 ST. E. COFFEE & DONUTS (AR) 10:00 MASS (CH) 1:00 DOLLAR STORE (VAR) 2:00 INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & AUSTRIA (the land of the Lipizzanes) BY: INGE FARRIS

9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 SHOPPING VAN 10:00 SEW & MEND (QP) 2:30 HYMN A LONG WITH DAVID & SHARON (VLB) 6:30 COLEMAN BAND IN THE ST. ELIZABETH DINING ROOM

8:30 PRETTY NAILS (VAR) 9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:15 ED. CREDIT UN. 2:30 MASSAGES (VAR) 2:30 ST. E. BIRTHDAY PARTY (JAY & TAMMY)


9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 DANIEL’S SALE (ST. C.) 10:45 OUT TO LUNCH

(The Egg & I) 1:30 ST. E. MEXICAN TRAIN (ST.E AR) 1:30 VILLAGE BINGO (VDR) 2:15 HAPPY HOUR (VDR)




9:30 BLOOD PRESSURE 9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:00 SHOPPING VAN 1:30 “PASS THE BOMB” (FC) 2:30 CHOIR PRACTICE (CH) 6:30 DEANS HONOR CONCERT (BAYLOR)

8:30 PRETTY NAILS (VAR) 9:30 EXERCISE (FC) 10:00 MASS (CH) 10:15 ED. CREDIT UN. 2:00 GAMES PEOPLE PLAY 2:30 MASSAGES (VAR)


10:00 MASS (CH) 1:30 VILLAGE BINGO (VDR) 2:15 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY DARREN LAMBERT (VILLAGE DINING ROOM) (ACTIVITY OFFICE CLOSED)



St Elizabeth Birthday’s for March Louise Wilson 04 Doris Konvicka 10 Elizabeth Call 27

Village Birthday’s for March

Eleanor Smith 04 Evelyn Traywick 09 Irene Brem 19 Aline Slack 24 Betty Sorenson 27

Sharon Clark/Activity Director/Volunteer coordinator 761-8467


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Lunch Applesauce Gelatin,

Baked Ham, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra

Dinner Italian Pot Roast

Sandwich with Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Squash

1 Lunch

Fried Catfish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Collard Greens

Dinner Tossed Garden Salad,

Burgundy Pork Loin, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley

2 Lunch

Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Green

Beans Dinner

Turkey and Ham Deli Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Pickles,

Potato Chips

3 Lunch

Applesauce Gelatin, Baked Ham, Black Eyed

Peas, Fried Okra Dinner

Italian Pot Roast Sandwich with Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Squash

4 Lunch

Marinated Cucumber Salad, Swiss Steak, Baked

Potato, Broccoli Dinner

Tropical Fruit Salad, Chopped BBQ Sandwich, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw

5 Lunch

Marinated Vegetables, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Au

Gratin Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

Dinner Under the Sea Gelatin, Beef Stew, Seasoned

Cabbage

6 Lunch

Autumn Gelatin, Chopped Beef Steak, New Potatoes,

Brussels Sprouts Dinner

Chicken Strips with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, French Style Green Beans

7 Lunch

Ambrosia Salad Swedish Meatballs,

Whipped Potatoes, Squash Medley Dinner

Chicken & Dumplings Vegetable Medley

8 Lunch

Under the Sea Gelatin Herb Roasted Chicken, Baked Sweet Potatoes,

Green Peas Dinner

Stuffed Pear Half, Denver Scramble, Bacon, Biscuit

9 Lunch

Garden Salad Baked Ziti, Buttered

Carrots Dinner

Fruit Cocktail, Salmon Croquettes, Rice Pilaf,

Green Beans

10 Lunch

Apple Waldorf Salad Roasted Turkey with

Gravy, Cornbread Dressing, Steamed

Broccoli Dinner

Tropical Fruit Salad, Popcorn Shrimp, Steak Fries, Stewed Tomatoes

11 Lunch

Autumn Jell-o Beef Stew, White Rice,

Winter Blend Vegetables Dinner

Celery and Carrot Sticks Chicken Fried Steak,

Creamed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

12 Lunch

Ambrosia Fruit Salad Mesquite Chicken,

Twice Baked Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans

Dinner Hamburger Salad

Beef Cheeseburger Steak Fries, Baked Beans

13 Lunch

Steak Fingers with Cream Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese,

Vegetable Medley

Dinner Sweet and Sour Chicken Steamed Rice, Buttered

Broccoli

14 Lunch

Cole Slaw Fried Catfish, Parsley New Potatoes, Cream

Style Corn Dinner

Tossed Salad Eggplant Parmesan served

over Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Squash

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Fruited Gelatin Baked Virginia Ham,

Broccoli & Rice Casserole, Stewed Tomatoes

Dinner Applesauce

Beef Tips with Gravy over Noodles, California Blended Vegetables

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Beef Enchiladas Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans

Dinner

Tossed Salad, Old Fashioned Corn Dogs,

Crisp Tater Tots

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Carrot Raisin Salad, Fried Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts

Dinner Fruit Salad, Beef Brisket,

Potato Salad, Baked Beans

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Tossed Salad, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Broccoli

Dinner Tropical Fruit, Lemon

Pepper Tilapia Filet, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans

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Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken and Dumplings,

Turnip Greens Dinner

Gelatin Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls

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Stuffed Pear Halves Meatloaf, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Rosy Applesauce, Chopped BBQ Sandwich, Cole Slaw

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Stuffed Peach Halves, Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo,

Seasoned Green Beans Dinner

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Steak Fries,

Carrots

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Tossed Salad, Pork Marsala, Oven Brown Potatoes,

Broccoli and Cauliflower Mix

Dinner Peach Halves, Shepherd’s

Pie, Spinach

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Pickled Beets, Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Mandarin Oranges, BBQ Chicken, Cream Style Corn,

Turnip Greens

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Ambrosia Salad, BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad,

Ranch Style Beans Dinner

Stuffed Pear Half, Chicken Florentine, Mashed Potatoes,

Zucchini and Tomatoes

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Pickled Beets, Pasta Primavera, Vegetable

Medley Dinner

Mandarin Oranges, Deli Roast Beef Sandwich,

Potato Chips

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Apple Waldorf Salad, Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Okra and

Tomatoes Dinner

Roast Turkey and Gravy, Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Cauliflower

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Carrot Raisin Salad, Chili with Beans, Spinach, Corn

Bread Dinner

Steak Fingers with Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese,

Braised Cabbage

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Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan over Angel Hair Pasta, Green

Peas Dinner

Hamburger Salad, Hamburgers, Steak Fries

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Fried Catfish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Collard Greens

Dinner Tossed Garden Salad,

Burgundy Pork Loin, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable Medley

30 Lunch

Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Green

Beans Dinner

Turkey and Ham Deli Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes and Pickles,

Potato Chips

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Ambrosia Salad, BBQ Brisket, Potato Salad,

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Pickled Beets, Smothered Chicken over Pasta,

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Apple Waldorf Salad, Pork Loin, Scalloped

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Carrot Raisin Salad, Chili with Beans, Spinach, Corn

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Tossed Salad, Chicken Parmesan over

Lunch

Fried Catfish, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli

Lunch

Strawberry Banana Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Seasoned

March 2013 Menus may change without notice.


Lunch Alt Veg: Tomatoes and

Okra Dessert: Peach Cobbler

Dinner Alt Veg: Peas

Dessert: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

2nd Choice Options Mondays:

Chicken Strips Tuesdays:

Chicken Drummies

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Lunch Alt Veg: Corn

Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie

Dinner Alt Veg: Corn

Dessert: Angel Food Cake with Glaze

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Lunch Alt Veg: Squash

Dessert: Red Velvet Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: None Dessert: Chocolate Pudding

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Lunch Alt Veg: Carrots

Dessert: Oatmeal Cookie Dinner

Alt Veg: Carrots Dessert: Vanilla Pudding

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Lunch Alt Veg: Corn

Dessert: Banana Cream Pie

Dinner Alt Veg: Beets

Dessert: Apple Crisp

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Lunch Alt Veg: Cauliflower

Dessert: Chocolate Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: Tomatoes and Okra

Dessert: Butterscotch Pudding

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Lunch Alt Veg: Broccoli

Dessert: Baked Apples Dinner

Alt Veg: Broccoli and Cauliflower Mix

Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Lunch Alt Veg: Cauliflower Dessert: Carrot Cake


Dessert: Buttermilk Pie

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Lunch Alt Veg: None

Dessert: Jello Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: Green Beans Dessert: Pound Cake

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Lunch Alt Veg: Candied Sweet

Potatoes Dessert: Cherry Cobbler

Dinner Alt Veg: Green Beans Dessert: Sugar Cookie

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Lunch Alt Veg: Corn

Dessert: Pound Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: Corn Dessert: Pumpkin Pie

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Zucchini Dessert: Chocolate Cream Pie


Dessert: Peanut Butter Cookie

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Lunch Alt Veg: Cabbage

Dessert: Peanut Butter Cookie Dinner


Dessert: Fruit Cobbler

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Lunch Alt Veg: Pinto Beans Dessert: Lemon Cake

Dinner Alt Veg: Broccoli


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Dessert: German Chocolate Cake

Dinner Alt Veg: Lima Beans

Dessert: Oatmeal Cookie

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Lunch Alt Veg: Capri Blend

Dessert: Lemon Custard Pie Dinner

Alt Veg: None Dessert: Brownie

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Dessert: Spice Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: Carrots Dessert: Bread Pudding

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Lunch Alt Veg: Corn


Alt Veg: Succotash Dessert: Vanilla Pudding

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Lunch Alt Veg: Yellow Squash Dessert: Banana Cake


Dessert: Fortune Cookie

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Lunch Alt Veg: Peas

Dessert: Carrot Cake Dinner

Alt Veg: None Dessert: Pecan Pie

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Dessert: Lemon Meringue Pie Dinner

Alt Veg: Capri Blend Dessert: Angel Food Cake

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Dessert: Cherry Cobbler Dinner

Alt Veg: Carrots and Peas Dessert: Tapioca Pudding

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Alt Veg: Black Eyed Peas Dessert: Chocolate

Pudding

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Alt Veg: Carrots and Peas Dessert: Vanilla Pudding

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Dessert: Coconut Cream Pie

Dinner Alt Veg: Carrots

Dessert: Pumpkin Pie

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Dessert: Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping

Dinner Alt Veg: Cabbage


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Ambrosia Salad, BBQ

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Pickled Beets, Smothered

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Apple Waldorf Salad,

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Carrot Raisin Salad, Chili

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Tossed Salad,

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Fried Catfish, Au Gratin

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The Irish Migration to America

If you’re listening to the news occasionally as I do, you get the feeling that maybe Congress is ready to tackle the immigration problem, since most of the recent political commentary is somewhat positive. The eleven million undocumented people in our society today are an indication that America continues to be a place where many come to seek a better life.

Now, if you have glanced at your March calendar, you noticed that Saint Patrick’s Day is on the seventeenth. That brings to mind the story of one of the largest migrations to this country. The Irish were among the early Europeans to cross the ocean; however, they did not come in significant numbers until several decades after the American colonies had obtained their independence. Those early arrivals were predominately male; however, in later years entire families made the journey. It is estimated that as many as 4.5 million Irish came between 1820 and 1930.

From the desk of Charles Tolbert

Reba and Rascal (the cats) moved into Providence Park on February 11, 2013 and they allowed their owners James and Mary Helen Ping to come along for the ride.

Mary was born in McGregor and graduated from South Bosque High School. She worked for a total of 53 years for James Connally Air Force Base, the V.A., and finally at Dr. Lee’s office. She met Jim while working at James Connally and they married on Friday the 13th 1964. They have 2 boys; Mark, a bachelor, from Dallas who just sold his business and Mark who graduated from Baylor and South West Seminary and is a minister of a large church in Round Rock. Mary Helen has traveled to Vienna Austria, Ireland, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama and the Caribbean Islands. She and Mr. Ping are very active in the 1st Baptist Church of Waco.

Mr. Ping was born and raised in Indiana. He joined the military in 1952 and retired in 1975. He retired on Friday from the military and went to work for the V.A. on Tuesday where he stayed for an additional 30 years. Mr. Ping has traveled to North Africa, England, and Greenland with the military.

It is great to have the Pings join our Providence Park family.

Welcome James & Mary Helen Ping Apt. 2117

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The Village & St. Elizabeth Place Birthday PartyThe Village Birthday party will be on Tuesday March 12th at 2:30 p.m. in the Village Dining Room. Music for this party will be provided by Buck and Gloria Criner.

The St. Elizabeth Place Birthday party will be on Wednesday March 20th at

2:30 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth Dining Room. Music for this event will be provided by Jay and Tammy. Both events should prove to be very entertaining and “Special” for those in attendance. DON’T MISS IT!

Even the Assistant Administrator, Amanda Sonnier, got into the act by helping with the Valentine’s Happy Hour, as “The server of fine champagne and wine.” A fun time was had by all who attended. There were chocolate covered strawberries and cucumber sandwiches from dining services for everyone to enjoy while Monty Saffron played beautiful love songs on the piano like the professional he is. Once again, it was a Happy Hour to remember.

Our “Special Happy Hour” this month will be on Friday, March 15th, beginning at 2:15 p.m. in the Village Dining Room. It just happens to fall on the same Friday that Monty would be returning to play for us and he knows some Irish tunes, so you know the music will be great. This time everyone is invited to wear their green and we know that Dona and Sharon will be coming up with some great “Green” ideas. So, come on down and enjoy the fun.

St. Patrick’s Day “Special” Happy Hour coming this month

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Ireland’s 1845 Potato Blight decimated potato crops, creating a devastating famine. Starvation plagued the nation and within five years, a million Irish were dead while half a million had arrived in America to start a new life. It should be noted that long standing political and religious conflict with the British were also factors promoting emigration. In time, the sum total of Irish-Americans exceeded the entire population of Ireland.

Irish immigrants left a rural lifestyle in a nation lacking modern industry, and most found themselves unprepared for the industrialized, urban centers in the United States. They often had no money beyond the fare of passage. Consequently, they were forced to settle in the ports of debarkation in the most deplorable living conditions.

These immigrants often entered the workforce at the bottom of the occupational ladder and took on menial and dangerous jobs that were often avoided by other workers. Many women became

domestic workers, while the men labored in coal mines, built railroads, and dug canals. Employment was difficult as they experienced gross discrimination and often found themselves in conflict with established union workers. Fast forward to today: Irish-Americans are fully acculturated and participants at all levels of our society.

On Wednesday, the seventeenth, millions of Americans and Christians throughout the world will join the Irish in celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day, the anniversary of the saint’s death in the fifth century. While there will be parades in communities, large and small, the most spectacular event will occur in New York City, where over 100,000 celebrants participate. They will be wearing green, the color long associated with the shamrock, the symbol of Irish nationalism.

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Valentine’s Party a Smash!All 69 Village and St. Elizabeth residents who attended the Valentines Party in the Community Room on the 14th of February seemed to be having a wonderful time. Darren Lambert provided the music for the event, playing a variety of old love songs, rock and roll, and country music. Dona and her dining services staff did an exceptional job of providing the refreshments with “special” cherry vanilla ice cream cups which were a big hit. The party would not have been the success that it was, had it not been for the help of Cindy Metcalf (volunteer) Cheryl Lane, and Casey Nystrom (beauticians). Thanks everyone for all your help in providing another great Providence Park party.

An Extra Happy Happy Hour!

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