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While St . Patrick ’ s Day is now associated with wearing green , parades ( when they ’ re not canceled ) and beer , the holiday is grounded in history that dates back more than 1,500 years . The earliest known celebration was held on March 17 , 1631 , marking the anniversary of the death of St . Patrick in the 5th century .
Much of what is known about St . Patrick ’ s life has been interwoven with folklore and legend . Historians generally believe that St . Patrick , the patron saint of Ireland , was born in Britain ( not Ireland ) near the end of the 4th century . At age 16 he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold as a slave to a Celtic priest in Northern Ireland . After toiling for six years as a shepherd , he escaped back to Britain . He eventually returned to Ireland as a Christian missionary .
https :// www . history . com / news / st-patricks-day-facts
RESIDENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS . SO MANY WAYS TO HAVE FUN IN OUR COMMUNITY .
Community Activities All community activities and entertainment are suspended until further notice .
Prayer Luncheon Monday PT Prayer Luncheon is canceled until further notice .
Monthly Birthday Party Each month , The Orchards ’ individual buildings celebrate the birthdays for the month on a designated day . Check your Activity Calendar to celebrate !
Activity Packet Activity Packets are distributed for the residents to complete whenever they would like
St , Patty ’ s Day
The Stone Pear Pavilion residents helped to plan a St . Patty ’ s Day meal even a leprechaun would drool over of Reuben sandwiches , fried cabbage , cream of potato soup and mint chocolate chip ice cream . They will try their luck at a St . Patrick ’ s Day Scavenger Hunt and later go for the gold and other prizes at our “ Green Beer & Bingo ” social !
Snack Truck Each week a Snack Truck makes its rounds so that our residents may choose a sweet treat to enjoy !