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Corner, Cont. from page 5 Other celebrations include:
• Cinco de Mayo (May 5), an observance of the Mexican culture, heritage and experi- ences of those with a Mexican ancestry, much like St. Patrick’s Day and Oktoberfest are used to celebrate those of Irish and German ancestry.
• National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12) celebrates the profession of nursing and honors those who have dedi- cated their lives to patient care. They are an integral part of the health system, whether in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, home care or physician offices.
• Mother’s Day (May 8) –
what more need be said – other than wishing my lovely bride the most wonderful day. Today not just honors mothers but recognizes motherhood and the influ- ences of mothers to our soci- ety.
• Armed Forces Day (May 21) is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, especially those serving in foreign lands away from their families.
• Memorial Day (May 30) is a day to honor and remember all the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Many families also honor their deceased relatives by visiting their graves at the cemetery. Memorial Day is often consid- ered the unofficial start of the summer vacation period that typically ends on Labor Day. With all the snow days the schools had this year; the end of school will be well into June.
During this month of what we hope will be warm weath- er, I encourage you to stay involved, be active and enjoy all that Northwestern Illinois and life has to offer, it will improve your quality of life.
Please feel free to contact me at Liberty Village of Freeport, (815) 233-2400 or by email at administrator@liber- tyvillageoffreeport.com. I appreciate your comments and suggestions.
The Senior Resource Center receives Title III Older Americans Act and State of Illinois General Revenue Funds through the Northwest Illinois Area Agency on Aging.