Do You Eat Pie on Pi Day? And How Much PTO Do You Have?

Asana Recovery Weekly Team Update March 13, 2023

Daylight Saving Time

I hope you remembered to turn your clock an hour ahead on Sunday, 3/12. Just a friendly reminder that we have "sprung forward" with Daylight Saving Time. While losing an hour of sleep might not be the most enjoyable experience, DST does offer longer daylight hours in the evening, which can be great for outdoor activities and energy conservation. Mornings may be a bit darker for a little while, but hopefully, we'll adjust soon! To help kickstart your week, here’s a free coffee on us!

This is a shared card, so once the card runs out of funds, it's out of funds. So let's spread the love and make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy a cup of joe. Have a great day and don’t forget, YOU are strong like coffee!

Happy Pi Day!

March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign Pi. Founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first three digits of pi and it is also Albert Einstein’s birthday. Let your Pi Day celebrations revolve around one of the great mathematicians/scientists of all time!

Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. 

Local Pi Day Deals

Blaze Pizza: 11-inch BYO pizza for $3.14.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse: Take half off large pizzas when placing a delivery or takeout order on BJ's website or mobile app.

Papa John's: Buy one regular-priced large pizza, and get a second large one-topping pizza for $3.14.

7-Eleven: Get a large pizza for $3.14 on Pi Day. You must sign up for 7Rewards or download the 7-Eleven app to get the deal.

Boston Market: Download the Boston Market app to get a free chicken potpie with any potpie and drink order.

Marie Callender's: At select locations, get a whole Lemon Meringue pie for $10.99.

Whole Foods Market: Take $3.14 off a large apple pie or cherry pie from the Whole Foods bakery on March 14, while supplies last (you must be an Amazon Prime member to get this deal).

For our Long Beach folks, my favorite pie shop, The Pie Bar in DTLB will be having a Pi Day Party on Pie Avenue!

How to check your PTO balance

We have been getting a lot of questions about where to check your PTO Balance. So, here’s the scoop!

• Sign in to the ADP App.

• Click “Review Pay Statement” at the top of the screen or under “Recommended” click “Pay.”

• Click “View Details”

• Click “View Statement”

• Under the righthand column labeled “Other Benefits and Information,” you will see your PTO hours.

New Hire Spotlight

Brittany Cooper

Brittany Cooper, a new Behavioral Health Technician at Asana Recovery, became interested in the recovery field after experiencing how addiction affected people in her own family. She joined Asana Recovery to “help those in recovery get an opportunity to have a better life,” she says.

Brittany is fluent in Spanish after studying the language and different Hispanic cultures for six years. Currently enrolled in college, Brittany is studying in the respiratory care program at Orange Coast College and is scheduled to graduate next year.

When she’s not working or studying for her degree, Brittany enjoys traveling and spending time with her family- her son who is about to turn two. She also loves iced coffee and rainy days.

Bring on the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit

For people in recovery, alcohol-centric holidays, such as St. Patrick’s Day, can be challenging, to say the least. But, if you (or your clients) want some tips to celebrate sober, here’s an interesting article: Why We Drink on St. Patrick’s Day and How To Stay Sober.

Show your St. Patrick’s Day spirit on March 17 by wearing green to work!

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Trivia

Question: Why is drinking such a big part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations?

Contact HR with your response for the chance to win a gift card!

The answer to last week’s trivia question: The 19th amendment legally guarantees American women the right to vote and was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920.

Last week’s winner: Shaina