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February 2014 in Review
Times of Our Lives
Decade of Culture: 1920-1929 By Lindsey Glenn
Wedding Photos—Annual Display of Resident Wedding photos is always a big hit.
Crafts Class Creating beautiful hearts using yarn
Love was in the air this February!
Betty and Ethyl say this project to pretty but harder than we thought.
Carol Adams Enjoys our Super Bowl Party!
Reva and our Buffalo Bill Speaker for History and Mystery
Juliet Luncheon
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It’s hard to believe that March and springtime is already upon us. As the saying goes - time flies when you’re having fun! And as if the prospect of warmer weather isn’t exciting enough, we at Spectrum will be making sure that March comes in like a lion as we celebrate The Roaring 20s with you… The Decade of Culture: 1920-1929 As the dust from WWI was settling, an interesting era began to emerge. Overseas, new political powers were on the rise. In the USA, families experienced a growing presence of violence as the KKK became a more prevalent social group. The world we know today was being shaped by big changes. Some of those changes included positive new innovations. Henry Ford made it possible for consumers to own a personal motor car for $290. As a result, roads were paved for thousands of miles across the country, reducing the amount of time and effort it took to travel great distances, and thus introducing the new concept of traveling for leisure. In spite of progress in innovation, many mothers still made great efforts to pass down traditional skills to their daughters: unique talents like tatting, beading, and crocheting. All of this history molded the 1920s, but we should all remember what really made the 20s roar:
March 2014
Prohibition, the nationwide ban on alcohol, swept the country and changed modern culture forever. While some things became strict, others loosened up. Jazz music broke the mold with its edgy beats and unbridled rhythms. Underground rackets for distilling and distributing liquor formed a new crime ring – the first real “gangsters” in US history. Secret Speakeasies and gathering places for patrons to drink and dance socially began to emerge and quietly grow in popularity. And as women began to take a stronger stance in the workplace and politics, women’s clothing took on a more lax, “ready to wear” appearance. Cosmetics became more popular, and the unique “flapper” style was introduced along with the term itself. The 1920s were a time to remember, and now here we are in 2014, making new history – new memories together. This March, we have many exciting events and programs planned for you. Be sure to keep your eye out for the schedule as we will be having (among other things) a Roaring 20s Party, as well as a top secret Speakeasy-Style Happy Hour! “Can’t repeat the past?... Why, of course you can!” – The Great Gatsby