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 4886325161925-123824161925F?ILTEWELCOME TO THE OZANAM HOUSE ACTIVE RETIREMENT ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE! THIS IS A PLACE TO COME AND GET CONNECTED AND MOTIVATED. EACH WEEK I WILL POST ACTIVITIES AND GOALS WE CAN SET IN ORDER TO STAY ACTIVE.Jenna O’BrienARG Coordinator087 604 7103 activeretirement@ozanamhouse.ieMAIN MENUCLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE MORE INFORMATION:THIS WEEKCOVID-19 CORONAVIRUS RESOURCESNUTRITION - FOODS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEMRECIPESONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONPHYSICAL ACTIVITYTRIVIAARCHIVETHIS WEEK: April 27 - May 3**I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TEXT ME YOUR THOUGHTS ON ANY OF THE TOPICS BELOW! YOU MAY EVEN BE FEATURED IN NEXT WEEK'S EDITION! MONDAY APRIL 27THDublin ZooCheck out what the animals are up to at the Dublin Zoo. Do you think they notice that there are no visitors?Elephants Savanna to draw a penguin and other animals APRIL 28TH It’s recommended that to stay as physically healthy as possible, we need to get at least 150 minutes of exercise that elevates our heart rate every week. Low impact exercises are especially beneficial to those who suffer from problems or pain in their bones, joints or connective tissues, as they are not as hard on the body. Read more about the benefits of low impact exercise this 15 minute workout! APRIL 29THToday is actor Daniel Day Lewis’ birthday. Read about the actor, his famous roles, and his connection to Ireland ‘Phantom Thread’ on NetflixRent ‘Gangs of New York’ on Amazon ‘My Left Foot’ on Amazon ‘In the Name of the Father’ on Amazon APRIL 30THPOEM TIME! Ask a friend for a word and build a poem. Each line will start with the letter that is the last letter of the line before. For example, Enda gave me the word ‘BEACH’ so my first line will start with the letter H and so on…BeachHair blowing in the windDreaming under the hot sunNo one aroundDiving into the cool wavesSwimming like a dolphinNo on aroundText me your poems! FRIDAY MAY 1ST Today we would have been meeting at the National Concert Hall to enjoy a Dean Martin tribute concert! Thanks to modern technology, we can still enjoy The King of Cool! The One and Only - Documentary of Dean Martin Show in London ‘Dean Martin’ on Spotify and sing along! SATURDAY MAY 2NDTime for a healthy snack! Cook up these delicious Veggie Egg Bites!SUNDAY MAY 3RD Test your May IQ with these trivia questions by clicking hereText me how you did!BACK TO MAIN MENUCOVID-19 CORONAVIRUS RESOURCESHSEHSE webpage with all you need to know about COVID -19 City CouncilIf you know somebody in Dublin City Council area who needs help: 01 222 8555. The lines are open from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.NALA- National Adult LiteracyDedicated Coronavirus Helpline: 1800 20 20 65Help re reading, writing, spelling; understanding health information; keeping children occupiedPieta HouseHelpline: 1800 247 247 Text Help 51444Helpline and text service operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our email response operates Monday-Friday from 8am to 8pm.Existing clients: phone-based support for all clients throughout crisis; confirm appointment time with your therapist who will work with you over the phone. If lines busy, txt HELP to 51444 (std msg rates apply) if you have trouble getting through. Alternatively you email?Mary@pieta.ie?leaving your name and contact details and they will get back to you.Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service: Ireland/ Women’s AidNational Helpline still operating 24/7: 1800 341 900This website provides constantly updated list of contacts throughout the crisis- which lines/ centres are open/ closed at any point in time National support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary.The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.Hours may be extended to meet the demand.?SeniorlineSeniorLine is a FREEPHONE service and our older callers can call free between 10am and 10pm every day of the year on 1800804591Website:?thirdageireland.ieFacebook: @thirdageirelandTwitter: @thirdageirelandInstagram: @thirdageirelandAwareSupport line for people diagnosed with depression or bipolar- 7 days 10am to 10pm 1800 80 48 48or email support@aware.ieGeneral guidelines re maintaining positive mental health during the crisis, especially anxiety and depression TO MAIN MENUNUTRITION - FOODS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEMBOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH THESE SUPER FOODS! Do not take any supplements or vitamins unless instructed by your GP - they may interfere with other medications. Getting vitamins through food is the best way because your body naturally takes what it needs and gets rid of what it doesn’t! The best way to get all the good stuff is to eat raw or lightly cooked. And remember to get a good night's sleep! 47626133350Citrus Fruits - Contain a lot of Vitamin C which is thought to increase the number of white blood cells which help fight infectionGrapefruit, Oranges, Tangerine, Lemon, Lime, Clementines1123825Bell Peppers - Contain a lot of Vitamin C and beta-carotene which is good for your eyes and skin!19051228600Broccoli - Packed with Vitamin A, C, and E as well as other antioxidants and fiber. The less the broccoli is cooked the more nutrients you will get.Garlic - May help lower blood pressure and slow down hardening of the arteries. Garlic’s immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin.19051133350-61912190500Ginger - Ginger may help decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses. Ginger may also help decrease nausea. Ginger may help decrease chronic pain and may possess cholesterol-lowering properties.Spinach - Spinach is rich in vitamin C and packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune systems. Similar to broccoli, spinach is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients. However, light cooking enhances its vitamin A.28576219075Yoghurt - specifically with ‘Live and Active Cultures’ and ‘Greek Yoghurt’. Plain yoghurt is better than flavored because it is lower in sugar. You can sweeten your yoghurt with blueberries, almonds, and a drizzle of honey. Yoghurt is a great source of Vitamin D that helps regulate the immune system and is thought to boost our body’s natural defenses against diseases.-952424765019051228600Almonds - A half-cup serving, which is about 46 whole, shelled almonds, provides nearly 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E which helps protect cells and is an antioxidant. 19051228600Turmeric - a spice that can be found in lots of currys. It has been used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.19051228600Green Tea - Green tea is not fermented like Black Tea so more of the antioxidants remain in it. 66676161925Kiwi - Kiwi are naturally full of essential nutrients such as folate, potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.19051228600Poultry - Chicken and Turkey is high in Vitamin B6 which is vital in the formation of new and healthy red blood cells. Chicken soup is a popular go-to when you are sick because it’s good for your immune system. 19051228600Sunflower Seeds - These little seeds are packed with phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E. Other good sources of Vitamin E include avocados and leafy greens. Sweet Potato and Carrot - These oranges vegetables are packed with beta carotene which is a precursor to Vitamin A which aids the immune system by helping to produce white blood cells which fight bacteria and viruses. 66676114300Salmon - Found to be effective in reducing inflammation because they contain omega-3 fatty acids (which may also reduce anxiety!). Fish oil is full of DHA, which has been shown to improve white blood cell activity.-52387114300Sources for more information: TO MAIN MENURECIPESBaked Shrimp/Prawn Scampi19051114300*** Cilantro = CorianderBACK TO MAIN MENUONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAll of these resources are offered for FREE. However, some may have purchasing options for things such as ‘PLUS’ service which offers advertisement free. It is not my recommendation to purchase PLUS services or any other offers from the site or app. NEVER GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD OR BANK INFORMATION TO A WEBSITE WITHOUT CHECKING IT IS A LEGITIMATE SOURCE. Please call me if you have any questions about a website, phone app, or payment. 114300114300TechBoomers is an educational website that teaches older adults and inexperienced Internet users how to use various websites and Internet-based applicationsTED Talks - 114300200025Available as phone/tablet App TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics - from science to business to global issues25 Most Popular Ted Talks by Topic DO NOT need an account to use the websiteTED is a completely FREE service and you will NEVER be asked to purchase services or subscriptionsYouTube - 171450133350Available as phone/tablet AppYoutube is a video sharing website that allows you to search for specific videos or general topics. Youtube is great for instructional videos to help you learn a new skill. Simply search the skill and ‘beginner’ (example: “Knitting beginner”). Usually the best tutorials and videos are the ones who have the most views. You can find the ‘views’ in the video description Recommendations for YouTube videos:Gentle Chair Yoga - Minute Workout - Tai Chi - Baking - Creative Writing Spanish Dancing ? You do not need an account to use the websiteYouTube is a free service with advertisements. You can also rent films for a small feeThere is an advertisement-free option called ‘YouTube Premium’ for €11.99 per month. IT IS NOT MY RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE YOUTUBE PREMIUM AS ADVERTS ARE EASILY SKIPPABLE Documentary Heaven is a site filled with thousands of free online documentaries just waiting to be seen, so come on in and embrace the knowledge!This is a FREE service and will never ask for you to purchase services171450304800SeniorTimesseniortimes.ieA web based magazine with articles relevant to seniors living in IrelandThis is a free website with the option of purchasing a magazine subscription - the subscription is not needed to use the website171450314325Spotify available as an AppOnline music and podcasts. You can listen to pre-made playlists, specific artists and albums, or make your own playlist and share it with friends.?You need to sign up with your email address. how to use spotify with these videosCreate Account to Use Spotify is a FREE service with an option to purchase advert-free PREMIUM service for €9.99 per month Zynga Games Mobile/Tablet App171450152400Words with FriendsScrabble game you can play with friends or random people166688219075Crosswords with Friends133350219075Solitaire109538238125WhistBid Whist Plus128588304800GIN RUMMYFREE with the option of purchases within the game such as coins to unlock levels or other features. MY RECOMMENDATION IS NOT TO MAKE ANY PURCHASES. 28576295275Google Arts & CultureAlso available as an App virtual art exhibits and learn about art from all over the world114300200025Vatican MuseumsTake a virtual tour of some of the most famous art in the world! Museums Online virtual tours of museums all over Ireland33338266700Epicurious available as an AppSince 1995, Epicurious has been the ultimate food resource for the home cook, with daily kitchen tips, fun cooking videos, and, oh yeah, over 33000 recipes. Search by specific recipe or ingredient! Dublin Library - BorrowBox85726142875Sign Up for a library card number the BorrowBox App from Google Play or App StoreStep 1 Visit: library.dublin and sign in using your library membership card number and your PIN.Step 2 Search: Search by title, author or category, preview titles and moreStep 3 Borrow: Confirm your choice or reserve a title for laterStep 4 Download: Download your title instantly or any time during the loan period. When reserved titles are ready for downloading you will receive an email.Step 5 Enjoy: Move the downloaded file to your media manager on your computer. Enjoy on your computer or transfer to your mobile device to enjoy - anywhere.More Information - is a completely FREE service and you will NEVER be asked to purchase services or subscriptionsDuoLingo 128588114300 fun way to learn a language or spruce up your knowledge. It uses games to teach you how to read, write, and speak a language. The game lessons are short and split up into different categories such as ‘Basics’ ‘Food’ ‘Animals’ and ‘Phrases’. FREE with the option of advert free ‘PLUS’ service. Also has purchases within the game such as coins to unlock levels or other features. MY RECOMMENDATION IS NOT TO MAKE ANY PURCHASES.BACK TO MAIN MENUPHYSICAL ACTIVITYFrom the HSE activity does not have to be strenuous. The level best suited for older people is described as ‘moderate intensity’, practiced for at least 30 minutes on five or more days of every week. This should bring a little sweat to your brow and cause your heart to beat a little faster and your lungs to breathe deeper and faster, but not out of breath.Important general guidelinesTalk to a health professional before starting a physical activity programme to identify your limits Some minor soreness or stiffness is to be expected at first, but pain is a warning sign to stopIf you have been inactive for years, start with about 5 to 10 minutes of activity at a time, and increase gradually as you get more comfortableChoose activities you enjoy and try to mix your activities.Caution signsStop exercising if you develop any of the following:Chest or upper abdominal pain that may spread to the neck, jaw, upper back, shoulder, and arms (call for help if this should occur as chest pain can be a signal of a heart attack)Panting or extreme shortness of breathNauseaPersistent pain, joint discomfort, or muscle cramps.Chair YogaChair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that uses a chair as a support for the positions. Benefits of yoga include strengthening muscles, reduces anxiety and stress levels, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance.Video GuideGentle Chair Yoga - ChiTai chi is a form of exercise that began as a Chinese tradition. It's based in martial arts, and involves slow movements and deep breaths. Tai chi has many physical and emotional benefits. Some of the benefits of tai chi include decreased anxiety and depression and improvements in cognitionBeginner Tai Chi - Dancing Line Dancing is all about cultivating presence, awareness, and non-judgment. The mental training practice offers a different way of dealing with stress, by calming the mind and body. You just sit still or lie down, relax, and don't dwell on the thoughts that drift through your head. When you meditate your breath slows down, heart rate slows, blood pressure decreases, stress decreases, and tension in the body decreases. Mindfulness is simply observing and accepting thoughts as they occur without judgment. Instead of worrying about the future or ruminating on the past, mindfulness meditation focuses on the present, blocking out modern-day distractions.Mindful meditation has many potential physical and psychological benefits for older adults, including better focus, enhanced calmness, less stress, and improved sleep. Research shows that mindfulness and meditation can reduce depression and pain, and boost emotional well-being.Carve out time and space for you. Start small, while you want to work up to about 20 minutes a day, that might be hard to do at first. Even if you have mobility/agility issues, you can practice mindful meditation any time, anywhere.Start by sitting still or lying down in a quiet place. Take deep diaphragmatic breaths. Focus on inhaling and exhaling, and acknowledge any other physical sensations your body is telling you about. Whether lying down or standing, check-in with your posture. Like Adriene from Yoga with Adriene says, "head over heart over pelvis".Make an effort to completely clear your mind. Random thoughts will attempt to distract you. Acknowledge those thoughts with kindness and invite them to relax and release. Feel the breath in your belly. When you're ready, take a moment to give thanks for your body and mind, pat yourself on the back for taking time out for you, and notice how you feel. That's it!-Taken from Meditation Videos: Intensity Cardio 15 Minute Workout - TO MAIN MENUTrivia #4 - May IQ1. Which of the following is NOT celebrated in May? A. National Nurse’s Week B. All Saints’ Day C. Memorial Day in the U.S. D. May Day 2. Fill in the blanks of the song lyric: “While strolling through the park one day, in the merry, merry _____ _____ _____.” 3. On May 7, 1915, what ocean liner was sunk off the coast of Ireland? A. Titanic B. Bismarck C. Edmund Fitzgerald D. Lusitania 4. Taurus is one of the zodiac signs for May. What is the other sign? A. Gemini B. Scorpio C. Cancer D. Virgo 5. What name is an anagram for May? ____________________________ 6. True or false? No other month begins or ends on the same day of the week as May in any year. 7. “May Sweeps” refers to: A. A period in May when brooms are tested in factories B. A period in May when the sweepstakes are the highest in the lottery C. A period in May when television network audience sizes are calculated to determine advertising rates for the following season D. A period in May when spring cleaning is completed 8. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in May. What does cinco mean in English? 9. Candice Bergen celebrates her birthday on May 9. What is the name of her famous father? A. Charles Bergen B. Burgess Meredith C. Charlie McCarthy D. Edgar Bergen 10. Emerald is the birthstone for May. What famous musical film features a place named Emerald City? 11. True or False? The 120th day of the year falls during the month of May. 12. What pilot made history when she became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic on May 21, 1932? 13. Author Dashiell Hammett was born on May 27, 1894. Which is NOT one of his characters? A. Sam Spade B. Nick Charles C. Nora Charles D. James Bond 14. A major auto race is held on the Sunday before Memorial Day in the US. In what city does this big event take place? A. Gary B. Indianapolis C. Terre Haute D. South Bend 15. Of the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Preakness Stakes, which does NOT take place in May? Answers on Next PageAnswers on Next PageAnswers on Next PageAnswers:1. (B) All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1. 2. Month of May. The official name of the song is “The Fountain in the Park” and is also known as “While Strolling Through (or Thru’) the Park One Day.” Most sources indicate the song dates back to the 1880s. 3. (D) Lusitania. Many Americans were among the 1,198 people who died in the tragic event. This was a contributing factor in the United States entering World War I. 4. (A) Gemini. Gemini is May 21 to June 20. 5. Amy. An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word. Yam is another example of an anagram for May. 6. True. 7. (C) A period in May when television network audience sizes are calculated to determine advertising rates for the following season. Many television shows air their best episodes of the season during this period. 8. Five. Cinco de Mayo means “five of May” in Spanish. 9. (D) Edgar Bergen. He was best known for being a ventriloquist. Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd were two of his famous dummies. 10. The Wizard of Oz. Emerald City is the home of the Wizard of Oz. 11. False. The 120th day of the year always falls in April. May 1 is the 121st day in non-leap years and 122nd in leap years. 12. Amelia Earhart. She flew from Newfoundland to Northern Ireland. She traveled 16 hours in her Lockheed Vega. 13. (D) James Bond. Ian Fleming created James Bond, the debonair British spy. 14. (B) Indianapolis. The name of the race is the Indianapolis 500. It is also called the Indy 500. 15. Belmont Stakes. The third leg of the triple crown is held five weeks after the Kentucky Derby and three weeks after the Preakness.Trivia #31. Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963? 2. Mt Fuji is the highest point in what country? 3. In the children’s nursery rhyme “Pat-a-Cake,” what are you instructed to mark on the cake before putting it in the oven? 4. The majority of musical instruments can be broken down into what four categories? 5. How many times has Canada hosted the Olympics? 6. What does O stand for on the periodic table of elements? 7. What do the Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane have in common? 8. What Germanic language is sometimes used among Jewish people of Eastern European descent? 9. What is the world’s tallest grass: northwind, bamboo, or frost grass? 10. What movie from 1964 stars Julie Andrews playing a nanny with magical powers and Dick Van Dyke as a jolly chimney sweep? 11. In drawing or graphic art, what is the use of intersecting parallel lines to shade in an area called? 12. What is the term for boiling something slowly at a low temperature? 13. What is the name of our galaxy? 14. What are the three primary colors?15. What two cities in Japan were devastated by nuclear bombs during WWII? 16. Does “dame” refer to a man, woman, or child? 17. What did Italian physicist Alessandro Volta invent using alternating layers of zinc and silver: a battery, a lightbulb, or a Tesla coil? 18. In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, who famously says, “Luke, I am your father”? 19. What U.S. state has the most active volcanoes? 20. What shape is a stop sign? 21. In an acute triangle, all the angles are less than how many degrees? 22. What sailor’s disease resulted from a deficiency of vitamin C? 23. What city houses the Petronas Twin Towers and is the capital of Malaysia: Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore? 24. What soft drink used the slogan “The pause that refreshes”? 25. What trailblazing nurse helped establish standards for nursing and was nicknamed the Lady with the Lamp? 26. What famous Italian scientist invented the optical telescope in the 1600s: Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, or Aristotle? 27. What is the term for a baby kangaroo? 28. What two body parts make up the central nervous system? 29. What is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario? 30. How many rings make up the symbol of the Olympic Games? ANSWER ON NEXT PAGEANSWERS ON NEXT PAGEANSWERS ON NEXT PAGEANSWERS TRIVIA #31. Who gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963? Answer: Martin Luther King Jr. The speech was given during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but the large crowd almost didn’t get the chance to hear this great man speak. The expensive sound system that had been installed for the event was sabotaged. Luckily, the Army Corps of Engineers was able to fix the system before the event took place. 2. Mt Fuji is the highest point in what country? Answer: Japan. Mt Fuji is a stratovolcano, which means it is three volcanos in one. The Komitake volcano is located on the bottom, the Kofuji volcano is in the middle, and Fuji is on top. Fuji stands 12,388 feet above sea level and is still active today. 3. In the children’s nursery rhyme “Pat-a-Cake,” what are you instructed to mark on the cake before putting it in the oven? Answer: The letter B. The rhyme reads as follows: “Pat-a-cake, pat- a-cake, baker’s man, bake me a cake as fast as you can; roll it and pat it and mark it with ‘B,’ and put it in the oven for Baby and me.” 4. The majority of musical instruments can be broken down into what four categories? Answer: Woodwind, brass, strings, and percussion. Some argue that this classification system is flawed. For example, certain keyboard instruments have strings, but they are struck by hammers—are they a string or a percussion instrument? 5. How many times has Canada hosted the Olympics? Answer: Three times. Canada first hosted in 1976 when the Summer Olympics were held in Montreal. Then, the 1988 Winter Olympics took place in Calgary. Finally, Vancouver was the home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. 6. What does O stand for on the periodic table of elements? Answer: Oxygen. Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas and accounts for 21% of the atmosphere’s volume. 7. What do the Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane have in common? Answer: They are all state capitals. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland. 8. What Germanic language is sometimes used among Jewish people of Eastern European descent? Answer: Yiddish. The word yiddish is short for yidish daytsh, which translates literally to “Jewish German.” 9. What is the world’s tallest grass: northwind, bamboo, or frost grass? Answer: Bamboo. Some bamboo can grow up to 35 inches in one day, making it the fastest-growing woody plant. 10. What movie from 1964 stars Julie Andrews playing a nanny with magical powers and Dick Van Dyke as a jolly chimney sweep? Answer: Mary Poppins. The movie was based on a series of children‘s books written by Australian-British writer P. L. Travers. The first was published in 1934. 11. In drawing or graphic art, what is the use of intersecting parallel lines to shade in an area called? Answer: Cross-hatching. This technique has been used by many famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Albrecht Durer, Edgar Degas, and Michelangelo. 12. What is the term for boiling something slowly at a low temperature? Answer: Simmer. The temperature of simmering water is between 185 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. To compare, a rapid boil is 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 13. What is the name of our galaxy? Answer: The Milky Way. The Milky Way is believed to be 13 billion years old. It got its name from the ancient Greeks, who thought that the hazy band of light in the night sky looked like a spraying of divine milk. 14. What are the three primary colors? Answer: Red, yellow, and blue. Primary colors are those that cannot be created by mixing other colors. 15. What two cities in Japan were devastated by nuclear bombs during WWII? Answer: Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The 15-kiloton atomic bomb nicknamed “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Three days later on August 9, a 21-kiloton nuclear bomb nicknamed “Fat Man” was dropped on Nagasaki. In comparison, the largest bomb ever detonated was 50,000 kilotons. It was detonated in Russia on October 30, 1961. 16. Does “dame” refer to a man, woman, or child? Answer: Woman. It is defined as “a woman of rank, station, or authority,” or “a female member of an order of knighthood.” 17. What did Italian physicist Alessandro Volta invent using alternating layers of zinc and silver: a battery, a lightbulb, or a Tesla coil? Answer: A battery. Volta invented the first electric battery in 1800. At the time, people called it the “voltaic pile.” Volta was also the first person to isolate methane gas and discover its explosive properties. 18. In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, who famously says, “Luke, I am your father”? Answer: Darth Vader. The first Star Wars movie, Episode IV: A New Hope, was released in theaters in 1977. The franchise continues to release films to this day. Actor James Earl Jones gives Darth Vader his signature voice. 19. What U.S. state has the most active volcanoes? Answer: Alaska. Most of the 169 active volcanoes in the United States are located in Alaska; others are found along the west coast and in Hawaii. 20. What shape is a stop sign? Answer: Octagon. Octagons are exclusively used for stop signs. A red octagon with the English word “STOP“ in capital letters has become the most common version of the stop sign around the world. 21. In an acute triangle, all the angles are less than how many degrees? Answer: 90 degrees. In contrast, to have an obtuse triangle, one of the angles must be more than 90 degrees. 22. What sailor’s disease resulted from a deficiency of vitamin C? Answer: Scurvy. This disease was once common among sailors, pirates, and others who lived at sea for longer periods of time than perishable fruits and vegetables could be stored. They survived instead only on cured and salted meats and dried grains. 23. What city houses the Petronas Twin Towers and is the capital of Malaysia: Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore? Answer: Kuala Lumpur. The city of Kuala Lumpur has been around since 1857. The name Kuala Lumpur means “muddy confluence.” This is particularly appropriate, as the city is located by the Gombak and Klang rivers, and it is common for the city to experience flooding. 24. What soft drink used the slogan “The pause that refreshes”? Answer: Coca-Cola. The phrase was used as early as 1929 and went on to be Coke’s longest-running ad campaign, lasting 30 years. 25. What trailblazing nurse helped establish standards for nursing and was nicknamed the Lady with the Lamp? Answer: Florence Nightingale. Nightingale was instrumental in reducing the death count during the Crimean War when she insisted upon better sanitation among the wounded. Worldwide health care practices were implemented in response to her writings. 26. What famous Italian scientist invented the optical telescope in the 1600s: Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, or Aristotle? Answer: Galileo Galilei. With his telescope, Galileo was able to see new objects such as the Milky Way and the moons that orbit Jupiter. His findings also supported Copernicus’s theory that the sun is the center of our solar system. 27. What is the term for a baby kangaroo? Answer: A joey. When a joey is born, it weighs less than an ounce and is roughly the size of a jellybean. Despite its small size, after it is born it journeys up the mother’s stomach to her pouch, where it can nurse and grow safely. It lives there for seven to 10 months. 28. What two body parts make up the central nervous system? Answer: The brain and spinal cord. The central nervous system receives messages from the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes all the nerves located throughout the body. These nerves use chemicals and electricity to send messages back to the brain and spine. 29. What is the capital of the Canadian province of Ontario? Answer: Toronto. Roughly one-sixth of the entire Canadian population lives in the greater Toronto area—nearly 5.5 million people. 30. How many rings make up the symbol of the Olympic Games? Answer: Five. People come from all over the world to compete in the Olympics, and the five rings are representative of the five continents coming together. Trivia #2Answers on next pageAnswers on next pageAnswers on next pageAnswers on next pageSee in the DarkThe Last LaughStart off on the right footJust for KicksTo your pointSeparation of powersToo funny for wordsNo turn on redThink outside the boxThe joke is on youBig things come in small packagesA hoot and a halfTRIVIA #1April Trivia #11. What toy comes as a set of colorful interlocking bricks that children can build into various shapes and designs? 2. Three sisters named Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne made up what famous singing trio? 3. What flower shares its name with the Greek goddess of the rainbow and the colorful part of the eye?4. What organ regulates blood sugar by producing insulin? 5. What Oscar-winning Mexican American actor has roles in the films Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia? 6. What is the name of the first U.S. satellite to go into space? 7. How many cups are in a gallon? 8. What does “Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?” translate to in English? 9. The Pyramids of Giza are found in what country? 10. According to the advertisement, “There’s always room for...” what popular gelatin snack?11. What symbol is in the center of the Canadian flag? 12. The Birds, Psycho, and Rear Window were made by what famous director and producer? 13. What English word refers to a head covering and translates to the word for grandmother in Russian? 14. What is a triangle with two sides of equal length called? 15. What was Norma Jeane Mortenson’s stage name? 16. What is the job title of a person who studies insects? 17. According to the proverb, a bird in the hand is worth how many in the bush? 18. What kind of hats do the queen of England’s guards wear? 19. What city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics? 20. What 1940s radio program centered around an aircraft plant worker who was always getting into trouble and saying, “What a revoltin’ development this is”?21. What is the capital of Cuba? 22. What scientist invented alternating-current (AC) electricity and discovered the rotating magnetic field? Hint: One of his inventions was a coil that bears his name.23. Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, and Alessandro Volta were all born and raised in what country? 24. The following quotation comes from what movie: “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night”?25. How many layers does Earth’s atmosphere have: two, three, or five?26. What countries are considered to be the four founding nations of Canada?27. Why was October 24, 1929, known as “Black Thursday”? 28. What two words accompany “Red sky at night”? 29. What American political party is represented by an elephant? 30. Who had nicknames like “The Hillbilly Cat,” “The Memphis Flash,” and “The King of Rock ’n’ Roll?ANSWERS ON THE NEXT PAGEANSWERS ON THE NEXT PAGE1. What toy comes as a set of colorful interlocking bricks that children can build into various shapes and designs? Answer: Lego. Ole Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, invented the first Legos in 1949. The original colors were only red and white. 2. Three sisters named Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne made up what famous singing trio? Answer: The Andrews Sisters. Throughout their career, they had 46 songs become top 10 hits. 3. What flower shares its name with the Greek goddess of the rainbow and the colorful part of the eye? Answer: Iris. Irises are perennial plants that come in many different types and colors. 4. What organ regulates blood sugar by producing insulin? Answer: The pancreas. Insulin makes it possible for your cells to use glucose (a type of sugar) for energy. It also helps remove excess glucose from your bloodstream. 5. What Oscar-winning Mexican American actor has roles in the films Zorba the Greek and Lawrence of Arabia? Answer: Anthony Quinn. Quinn earned two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Lust for Life and Viva Zapata! 6. What is the name of the first U.S. satellite to go into space? Answer: Explorer 1. The satellite was twice the size of a basketball. The 1958 launch of Explorer 1 was a critical moment for the U.S., as the Space Race with the Soviet Union was just beginning. 7. How many cups are in a gallon? Answer: 16. The size of cups and gallons in the U.K. and U.S. are different. The imperial gallon is 20% larger than the U.S. gallon. However, because their cups are also larger, they still use 16 cups to the gallon. 8. What does “Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?” translate to in English? Answer: “Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping? Brother John, Brother John.” The English version of the children’s song continues with the lyrics “Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing, ding, dang, dong, ding, dang, dong.” 9. The Pyramids of Giza are found in what country? Answer: Egypt. There are three main pyramids. Each one was commissioned by a different pharaoh: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. They stand near the present-day city of Cairo. 10. According to the advertisement, “There’s always room for...” what popular gelatin snack? Answer: Jell-O. In the 1970s, an Ontario neurologist named Dr. Adrian R. M. Upton ran an EEG on a blob of lime Jell-O. It produced a squiggly line similar to that of a person, and the findings were published in an issue of the Medical Tribune. 11. What symbol is in the center of the Canadian flag? Answer: The maple leaf. The Canadian House of Commons and Senate approved the design for the flag in late 1964, and Queen Elizabeth II pronounced it the official flag on February 15, 1965. 12. The Birds, Psycho, and Rear Window were made by what famous director and producer? Answer: Alfred Hitchcock. Nicknamed the “Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock received the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in 1979. 13. What English word refers to a head covering and translates to the word for grandmother in Russian? Answer: Babushka. In Russia, the term is used to address not only one’s own grandmother but any woman of grandmotherly age. 14. What is a triangle with two sides of equal length called? Answer: Isosceles triangle. The word isosceles comes from the Greek words iso (“same”) and skelos (“leg”). 15. What was Norma Jeane Mortenson’s stage name? Answer: Marilyn Monroe. Studio executive Ben Lyon suggested she change her name when she first signed her contract with 20th Century Fox. 16. What is the job title of a person who studies insects? Answer: Entomologist. Entomologists study insects to better understand their behaviors, their environmental needs, and their relationships with other animals. 17. According to the proverb, a bird in the hand is worth how many in the bush? Answer: Two. The phrase implies that it is better to appreciate and hold onto something you already have instead of going for something better, because you risk losing everything. 18. What kind of hats do the queen of England’s guards wear? Answer: Bearskins (tall, furry, black hats). These hats date back to the early 1800s when Napoleon’s French Imperial Guard wore similar hats to intimidate their opponents. The English began wearing them after their victory over the French at Waterloo. 19. What city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics? Answer: Sydney. Two new events were added to the program for the summer Olympic games that year: triathlon and tae kwon do. 20. What 1940s radio program centered around an aircraft plant worker who was always getting into trouble and saying, “What a revoltin’ development this is”? Answer: The Life of Riley. The radio program ran from 1941 to 1951 and was turned into a television program that ran for six seasons. William Bendix starred as the lead character, Chester A. Riley, in both the radio and TV adaptation. 21. What is the capital of Cuba? Answer: Havana. Havana was moved to its current location in 1519. The older portion of the city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. 22. What scientist invented alternating-current (AC) electricity and discovered the rotating magnetic field? Hint: One of his inventions was a coil that bears his name. Answer: Nikola Tesla. The Tesla coil is still used for present-day radio technology. He performed demonstrations of his AC system at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. 23. Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, and Alessandro Volta were all born and raised in what country? Answer: Italy. Leonardo da Vinci is known for having painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. Galileo Galilei made discoveries that shaped the studies of physics and astronomy. Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery. 24. The following quotation comes from what movie: “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy night”? Answer: All About Eve. Bette Davis played the character of an aging Broadway star named Margo Channing in the movie. The line is often misquoted as “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy RIDE”25. How many layers does Earth’s atmosphere have: two, three, or five? Answer: Five. The troposphere touches Earth’s surface. Above that layer, you have the stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. 26. What countries are considered to be the four founding nations of Canada? Answer: England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. All four are honored in the present design of the Canadian coat of arms. Their symbols include the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the royal fleur-de-lis of France, and the Irish royal harp of Tara. 27. Why was October 24, 1929, known as “Black Thursday”? Answer: The stock market crashed. Many see that day as the start of the Great Depression. Stocks continued to fall for several years after, until 1932. 28. What two words accompany “Red sky at night”? Answer: “Sailor’s delight.” This means that favorable weather is coming. The rest of the phrase implies the opposite: “Red sky in morning, sailors take warning.” 29. What political party is represented by an elephant? Answer: The Republican party. The first time an elephant was used to denote the Republican party was in a political cartoon during the Civil War. 30. Who had nicknames like “The Hillbilly Cat,” “The Memphis Flash,” and “The King of Rock ’n’ Roll?” Answer: Elvis Presley. Some other nicknames for Elvis included “Elvis the Pelvis,” “The Hoppin’ Hillbilly,” “The Vibrating Valentino,” “The Tennessee Troubadour,” and “Ol’ Snake Hips.” ARCHIVE April 20 - 26Locked insideAll green outdoorsSitting hereThe freshness growsPoem by Tom DSkip bag overflowingWith garden rubbish clearedBack pain unbearablePoem by Eileen QMONDAY APRIL 20THIt’s National Humor Month! Check out this performance of the classic ‘Who’s on First’ sketch the ‘Make Em Laugh’ Scene from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ about laughter therapy and how it is used to decrease anxiety and stress about the different kinds of jokes and how to write one! me along your favorite joke or one you have written! TUESDAY APRIL 21TH Today is Queen Elizabeth’s 94th birthday. She is the longest reigning monarch in British history. Learn more about the Queen and her history ‘The Crown’ on Netflix Watch a colourised video of the Queen being crowned in 1953 APRIL 22NDToday is Earth Day. Visit to learn more about Earth Day and what you can do to help protect our planet. Clothing is one of the biggest contributors to waste on the planet. Here is how you can clean out your closet and recycle what can’t be donated! APRIL 23RD DANCE DAY!Get moving with Philippa from Coisceim with her FREE ONLINE DANCE CLASSES out this video of the evolution of dance from 1920’s to now! Which decade of dance do you like best and why? funny video of these legendary dancers put to a modern funk song APRIL 24TH Johnny McEvoy’s BirthdayCheck out his ‘Cocooning with Johnny McEvoy” videos on YouTube APRIL 25TH Podcasts are modern day radio shows for the internet. Check out these recommendations and listen to an epidsode today! you listen to radio shows growing up? Which ones were your favorite? Try searching for them on google or YouTube, there may be recordings of them! Or you can search through these APRIL 26TH IT’S TRIVIA TIME! Check out Trivia #3 by clicking here and let me know how you did! April 14- 19TUESDAY APRIL 14TH Boost your vocabulary with ’s Word of the Day! APRIL 15THToday is Leonardo da Vinci Day! Watch a documentary on the Renaissance Man check out a mini-biography the best selling novel ‘The da Vinci Code’ by Dan Brown or watch the film starring Tom HanksDiscover Le Ch?teau du Clos Lucé, da Vinci’s home from 1516-1519 you decode these Wacky Wordles?THURSDAY APRIL 16TH Today is Dusty Springfield’s BirthdayWatch videos of her singing live on YouTube more about her Irish roots APRIL 17TH Time to get creative! Haiku Poems come from Japan and are fun and easy to create! Learn to write a Haiku Poem here your Haiku with me via text or email! Here is my Haiku:Green specks on the treesLeaving winter behind usWatching from windows SATURDAY APRIL 18TH Take a moment to meditate today. Click on this link to go to learn more about meditation and its benefitsSUNDAY APRIL 19TH It’s National Garlic Day! Check out the benefits of garlic and search garlic recipes or use this recipe for a Baked Garlic Shrimp Scampi… Of course, Prawns are more common in Ireland and can be used instead of Shrimp!! Let’s get cooking! Share one of your favorite recipes with me! April 6 - 12MONDAY APRIL 6TH Do It Yourself “DIY” DayWatch this TED Talk about the original DIY a look around the house and garden for things that you can use for a DIY project.Check out YouTube for DIY ideas to know actor Gregory Peck Read about his Irish connections a Gregory Peck film like ‘Roman Holiday’ on YouTube Read ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ from the libraryTUESDAY APRIL 7TH World Health DayRead about World Health Day and explore the World HEalth Organizations website Do a 15 minute workout - click here for a workout guide!SUPER PINK MOON Tonight there will be a SUPER PINK MOON. Check out this article to find out more about it many songs can you list that have celestial words like ‘moon’, ‘sun’, and ‘star’ in them?Listen to the songs or make a playlist on Spotify - Learn how to use Spotify by clicking here Text me if you saw the Super Pink Moon and let me know what you thought of it! WEDNESDAY APRIL 8THPassover begins at sundown. Passover is a very important holiday to Jewish people. Passover is the story of Moses and the exile of Jewish people from Egypt. Read more about the story of Passover is about celebrating freedom. As we find ourselves confined to our homes, what does freedom mean to you now? Text me your thoughts! Watch the story of Moses APRIL 9TH Take the Thursday TRIVIA CHALLENGE! Click here for questions and answers. How many did you get right (No Cheating!)? Text me how you did! Take a stroll in Paris! Watch 15 minutes of this video while walking in place. feels like you are walking through the streets of Paris while getting essential exercise! Why stop in Paris? Explore all the great places of France in detail Thursday 4:40 - 5:35 Mass of the Lord’s Supper - RTE One, RTE Radio One Extra at 7:00Holy Week & Easter mass schedule can be found at APRIL 10TH GOOD FRIDAY3:00 - 4:00 Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday - RTE One TV & RTE Radio 1 Extra10:00 - 10:30 The Leap of Faith - Michael Comyn asks whether and how the Easter story continues to resonate with people in today’s Ireland (Radio 1)Virtually visit the stations of the cross by visiting Friday AgreementLearn more about the Good Friday Agreement which was signed 21 years ago today APRIL 11TH HOLY SATURDAY 10:00pm Easter Vigil Mass - RTE Two and RTE Radio 1 Extra Spring Cleaning! Take some time today to clean out a closet or kitchen shelves! Donate any unwanted items after isolation ends!The ill fated ship ‘TITANIC’ has deep Irish roots. It was on this day in 1912 that the Titanic left it’s last port of call in Cobh, Cork. Read more about it here APRIL 12TH EASTER SUNDAY10:00am Easter Sunday Mass - RTE One & RTE Radio 1 Extra11:00am Pope Francis’ Easter Message - RTE OneBACK TO MAIN MENU ................
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