March 2016 - Countryside Christian Community

REFLECTIONS
Vol. 34 No. 03
March 2016
A smile is a powerful
weapon; you can even
break ice with it.
- Unknown
200 Bellann Court Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-4636
SPECIAL THANKS FOR STAFF WHO MADE A SPECIAL EFFORT!
The “Blizzard of 2016” created extraordinary challenges for millions of people. Many people were
fortunate to stay home and avoid the treacherous conditions outside. But for individuals responsible
for insuring the care and safety of others, it meant braving the elements and embarking on a
hazardous journey to work. And for people already working when the storm began, it meant spending
a night – or two – at their place of employment. Well that’s exactly what happened for forty members
of Countryside’s staff who were either scheduled to work or volunteered to work during this
memorable weekend. Countryside is particularly grateful to the following individuals who worked
between Friday night and Sunday night to help maintain care and services for our residents.
DIETARY STAFF
NURSING STAFF
CNA’s
Jessica Mendez
Dolgui Sepulveda
Lynn Antrim
Amanda Antrim
Tara Panaro
Sharon Bartell
Ivonne Alarvez
Joann Oellig
Vickie Hornberger
Jasmine Viverios
Carolyn Ortiz
Sara Lemley
Heather Rice
Andrea Gonzalez
Tabatha Reigle
LPN’s
Heather Hohl
Dawn Grove
Sue Simmers
Brenda Huey
Val Hitz
Ashley Brownberger
Ellen Hess
Denise Hale
Katie Grier
Joanne Hess
RN’s
Sharon Fulk
Pat Grant
Sue Sebastian
FACILITY SERVICES STAFF
PERSONAL CARE STAFF
Nancy Fiedler
Naomi Derr
Sharon Heckman
Roshonta Risser
Harold Kenney
Jay Wenger
Pete Tsirnikas
Ted Hartman
Ben Dennis
Sheree Breen
Nydia Serrano
CCC Reflections is published monthly
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Countryside Christian Community is to
provide for the emotional, physical, spiritual and social
needs of our residents in a Christ centered environment.
Franklin Schock, Executive Director
Amber Carter, Personal Care Administrator
Maureen Kelly, Director of Nursing
Kathryn Youngman, Dir. of Social Services
John Landis, Chaplain
Countryside Christian Community
200 Bellann Ct.
Annville, PA 17003-9012
Phone: 717-867-4636
www.countrysidechristian.info
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Leibfried, Chairman
Benjamin Dowdrick, Vice Chairman
Larry Shuey, Treasurer
Walter Knight III, Secretary
Jim Graves, Assist. Secretary
Robert Morgan
Dorothy Martin
Thomas Clawser
Please note that a donation or contribution to Countryside Christian Community is purely voluntary. A contribution is in no way a requirement for a business relationship,
residency or a continued stay in the community. All residents will receive the same standard quality of care notwithstanding contributions in their name. Countryside
Christian Community operates as a not-for-profit Christian ministry of the United Christian Church and serves older adults without regard to race, color, national origin,
ancestry, sex, physical handicap, disability or religious creed. The official registration and financial information of Countryside Christian Community may be obtained
from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
John’s Jottings
by John Landis, Chaplain
THE PROMISE OF GOODNESS
The promise of goodness is a wonderful treasure from God. There are over a thousand references in the
Bible which state directly of goodness or allude to goodness. It is a word that includes many adjectives to
try and explain what it is. Words such as beautiful, beneficial, pleasing, life, kindness, strong, courageous,
recompense, honor, pleasant, desirable and just are some words used to understand goodness. It is a word
that is used of God. James says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father
of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17) The Psalmist says, “You
are good and what you do is good.” (Ps. 119:68)
In Genesis 1, after creating each new aspect of the creation God said, “It is good.” Then after creating
humanity He said, “It is very good”. Again in Ps. 135:2 it is written, “Praise the Lord, for the Lord is
good.” Goodness is part of the character of God. And God cannot go against his character. So the desire
of God is that He wants the best for his children. His goodness flows from his heart in our behalf. We are
rich in the Lord. We are created and redeemed to possess and exhibit the wonderful goodness of God in
all his holiness. Let me show you a few references of “Goodness” we can express.
“He that doeth good is of God.” III John 11
“He fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Ps. 107:9
“With good will I do service.” 1 Peter 2:12
“Be followers of that which is good.” Rom. 13:3
“I rejoice over them that do good.” Jer. 32:41
“Do good to them that hate you.” Mt 5:44
“Do good works and deeds.” James 3:13
“Make you perfect in every good work.” Heb. 13:21
“He which has begun a good work in you will carry it to completion.” Phil. 1:6
“I follow the thing that is good.” Ps. 38:20
All these deeds of goodness are of the Lord. God desires we share them with the world we live in today.
As we share we also continue to grow. I like what Thomas Carlyle says about goodness, “How
indestructibly the good grows and propagates itself even among the weedy entanglements of evil.
Mysteriously does a Holy of Holies build itself into visibility in the mysterious deep?”
To be good is more than pious words and actions. It is the very nature of God expressing itself in our lives
daily.
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Please join John Landis every Monday in the Multi-Purpose Room
at 10:15am. He will be continuing a study in Revelation.
Karen Yingst, Dietary
Easter occurs late in March this year but it’s not too early to start planning your Easter Dinner
menu. If you are looking for something light and refreshing, this easy fruit salad is perfect. Not
too sweet, it complements a baked ham so perfectly. The Tater Tot casserole is also simple to
make but the rich creaminess is special enough for a holiday meal.
Orange Cottage Fruit Salad
1 cup cottage cheese
2 tsp. regular orange Jell-O (or 1 tsp. sugar-free orange Jell-O)
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups whipped topping
Combine cottage cheese and Jell-O and mix well. Fold in whipped topping and mandarin
oranges. Chill. Serves 8
Cheddar Tater Tot Casserole
1¼ cups cream of chicken soup
1½ cups evaporated milk
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, melted
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
2 lbs. tater tots, frozen
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Gently stir in the tater tots. Transfer to a
greased baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes
or until bubbly and 170° in center. Serves 10
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Smiling is infectious, you catch it like the flu
When someone smiled at me today I started smiling too
I walked around the corner and someone saw me grin
When he smiled I realized I had passed it on to him
I thought about the smile and then realized its worth
A single smile like mine could travel round the earth
So if you feel a smile begin don't leave it undetected
Start an epidemic and get the world infected
CCC Resident Turns "100"
Woodrow “Woody” Felty, who became part of the CCC family in 2013, celebrated his 100th
birthday on February 11, 2016. Woody has had many experiences throughout his lifetime. He
lived through the depression, graduated from Lebanon High School, married his wife Violet in
1936 (who passed away in 2009), served in the Army Air Corps, flew missions for the Berlin Air
Lift and served in the Air Force Reserves. After the war he rejoined the
U.S. Postal Service.
After retiring he and his wife moved to Las Vegas where they lived for 20
years before returning to the Lebanon area. While in Las Vegas he studied
geology in hopes of finding gold in “them thar hills”.
Pictured is Woody holding the letter of recognition for his 100th birthday
that he received from Congressman Charles W. Dent.
Meet Oscar
Anyone visiting Countryside is
familiar with seeing Wally, the
lovable
golden
retriever
belonging to our Director of
Nursing Maureen Kelly. Well,
Oscar has recently joined
Maureen’s household and he
too tags along with Wally and
Maureen whenever she comes to work. Though only
13 weeks old, he’s in training to become a therapy
dog. He’s learning fast and getting bigger even
faster! Both Wally and Oscar are important
members of our staff, bringing a lot of joy to
residents, visitors and staff.
Safety Committee
Reminder
“Make it your mission
not to live with an
unsafe condition”
Daylight Saving
Time Begins
Sunday
March 13, 2016
Living Healthy/ Live Well
Tips for Seniors
March is National Nutrition Month. During this month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers
smart snacking ideas that help everyone "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”. Snacks can be a fun and
valuable part of a person's healthful eating plan – but they can also add unneeded calories, sugar,
sodium and fat. If you choose carefully, and plan ahead, sensible snacks can be part of any healthful
eating plan. Snacks can prevent overeating at mealtimes and throughout the day and can supply foods
and nutrients that we might miss in meals. Snacks especially offer a great way to eat more fruits,
vegetables, whole-grains and low-fat dairy. For adults, a healthy snack can provide an energy boost
and satisfy your mid-day hunger. If you haven't eaten for three or more hours, a snack can help bring
up your blood sugar level for optimal energy. For older adults with smaller appetites or limited energy,
several small meals including snacks may be easier for their bodies to handle.
Here are a few ideas for biting into healthy snacks:
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Plan your snacks. Keep a variety of tasty, nutrient-rich, ready-to-eat foods nearby, for when
you need a bite to take the edge off hunger. Then, you won't be so tempted by less-healthy
options from vending machines, convenience stores or the contents of your own kitchen."
Snack ideas include fresh fruit, air-popped popcorn, whole-wheat crackers, dried fruit and nut
mixes, almonds and fat-free yogurt.
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Make snack calories count. Snack on foods that fill the nutrient gaps in your day's eating
plan. Think of snacks as mini-meals to help you eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and
low-fat dairy – foods we often don’t eat enough.
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Go easy on high-calorie snacks such as chips, candy and soft drinks. They often contain
solid fats, and added sugars. Make these occasional choices that fit your day's plan.
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Snack when you're hungry – not because you’re bored, stressed or frustrated. Exercise
can actually be a great way to feed those emotional urges.
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Snack on sensible portions. Choose single-serve containers, or put a small helping in a bowl
rather than eating directly from the package.
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Quench your thirst. Water, low-fat or fat-free milk and 100-percent juice are just a few
options. Flavored waters might be high in added sugars, so check the label."
Making the right food and nutrition choices is a necessary part of "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”.
http://www.eatrightpro.org/resource/media/press-releases/national-nutrition-month/during-nnm-make-sensible-snacks-partof-your-healthy-eating-planpro-press-release
Wanda Kriner
Mary Hugendubler
Nursing Care
Room #44
Mary was 83 years old
and lived at CCC for
1½ years
Family and friends have our sincere condolences
Wendy Worrilow
Katherine Daniels
Employee’s Birthdays
Resident’s Birthdays
4 - Lisa Figueroa
4 - Joann Oellig
12 - Susanna Varner
19 - John Landis
26 - Yvrose Paul
29 - Susan Sebastian
5 - Celine Chandler
6 - Erma Ebersole
10 - Catherine Moody
20 - Eva Smith
22 - Mary Longenecker
31 - Arlene Blauch
Night of Music
April 2, 2016
7:00pm
In the CCC Chapel
Each United Christian Church will be providing special music
A freewill offering will be taken which will benefit
the CCC residents
Everyone Welcome!
This event is sponsored by the CCC Auxiliary
What’s Keeping Us Busy in February?
Compiled by Susanna Varner, Activities Director
Special Music Programs
4 - Echoes of Grace will be singing country gospel music at 10:00am in the Chapel.
12 - Wayne Reigle will be singing country music for us at 1:45pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
13 - Sonny and Audrey will be singing country gospel music for us at 1:45pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
16 - Paul and Ann Harnish from Moments of Glad Tidings will be leading us in a hymn sing at 1:45pm
in the Gathering Place.
17 - St. Johns ECC will be sharing their Easter Cantata with us entitled “Written in Red” at 7:00pm
in the Chapel.
31 - Joy Choir, a senior adult choir from the local area, will be presenting a program of sacred music at
1:45pm in the Chapel.
Special Activity Programs
7 - Mt. Hope United Christian Church will be hosting the March Birthday Party. Come and celebrate
the March birthdays at 1:45pm in the Main Dining Room.
11 - Abigail Bomgardner will be sharing a slide program of her recent trip to Israel at 1:45pm in the Chapel.
14 - The Participants of Hope Spring Farms of Hershey will be joining us for an afternoon program of
bingo at 1:30pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.
19 - Our Annual Egg Hunt for employee’s children/grandchildren is scheduled for 1:45pm in the
Multi-Purpose Room.
22 - Dolly Murrey will be performing a Bible Drama on Pilates Wife at 1:45pm in the Multi-Purpose Room
Church Services
2 - Members from Mt. Calvary Church of Elizabethtown will be sharing with us a service of music and
message at 2:00pm in the Chapel.
4 - Women of the St. Mark Lutheran Church of Annville will be providing a World Day of Prayer
Service at 1:45pm in the Chapel.
6 - Service by the members of Providence Mennonite Church at 7:00pm in the Chapel.
11 - Willie Marshal will be sharing his testimony through his poems at 10:15am in the Multi-Purpose Room.
11 - Father Job will be visiting at 10:30am. If you are interested in a scheduled visit from Father Job
please contact the Activity Department.
25 - Members of the Jonestown Bible Church will be providing a service of music and message at
10:15am in the Chapel.
Wednesday Evening Services
The following churches will be leading Prayer Meeting at 7:00pm in the Chapel
2 - Palmyra United Christian Church
9 - Newmanstown United Christian Church
16 - Fontana United Christian Church
23 - Manada United Christian Church
30 - Annville United Christian Church
March Motor Tours
(Weather Permitting)
Nursing
15 - Countryside Drive; 1:15pm
29 - Shopping at Walmart 1:15pm
Cottagers
Personal Care
5 - Pot Pie Supper at Ono Fire Company; 3:15pm
Cost - $8.00
16 - Shopping at Walmart; 9:00am
23 - Countryside Drive; 1:15pm
30 - Lunch at Shady Maple, Shopping at Goods
Store; 10:45am
Personal Care Resident Meeting
March 8th
1:45pm
Multi-Purpose Room
5 - Pot Pie Supper at Ono Fire Company; 3:15pm
Cost - $8.00
16 - Shopping at Walmart; 9:00am
23 - Countryside Drive; 1:15pm
30 - Lunch at Shady Maple, Shopping at Goods
Store; 10:45am
Bible Talk
March 9th
10:15am
Multi-Purpose Room
Please bring your ideas or suggestions to
the meeting.
Prayer Circle
March 10th
1:15pm
Multi-Purpose Room
We want to thank our friends listed below for their support of our ministry over the past
month. These gifts enable this ministry to continue essential services and improve those
services for the future.
Ms. Denise Hale
Ms. Barbara Wills
Ms. Judith Brandt - In memory of James Brandt
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gahagan, Sr. - In memory of Betty Hugendubler
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hugendubler - In memory of Betty Hugendubler
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ranaglia - In memory of Betty Hugendubler
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Smith - Broda Chair Fund
Ms. Elizabeth Zeiger - In memory of Betty Hugendubler
Palmyra United Christian Church - Broda Chair Fund
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ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
March 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
WEAR YELLOW DAY 1
2
9:30 Exercise GP
9:30 Exercise MPRW
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Music Hour GP
10:15 Refreshing Moments
10:15 Bingo
1:45 March Trivialities
MPRW
MPRW & GP
MPRW
2:00 Mt. Calvary CH
1:45 Spirit in Song MDR
3:45 Amusing Morsels GP
3:45 Popcorn Toss GP
3:45 Song Time GP
7:00 Palmyra CH
7:00 Memorial Service
CH
KEY:
CH - Chapel
ATR - Activity Therapy
Room
CL - Country Lounge
MPRW- Multi-Purpose
Room West
GP - The Gathering Place
MDR - Main Dining Room
6
9:30 Sunday School CH
Daryl Weaver
3:00 Gospel Music Video
CL & GP
7:00 Providence Mennonite
Church CH
13
9:30 Sunday School CH
David Weidman
1:45 Singing by Sonny
& Audrey MPRW
DAYLIGHT SAVING
TIME BEGINS
7
9
8
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Bible Study MPRW
10:30 Room Visits - Nursing
1:45 Birthday Party MDR
3:45 Balloon Volleyball GP
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Music Hour GP
10:15 PC Room Visits
1:45 PC Resident Meeting
MPRW
2:15 Manicures GP
3:45 Read & Reminisce GP
14
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Bible Study MPRW
10:30 Room Visits - Nursing
1:30 Hope Spring Farms
MPRW
3:00 Cottagers Social
MPRW
3:45 Table Ball GP
15
9:30 Exercise Class GP
10:15 Music Hour GP
10:15 PC Room Visits
1:15 Bus Trip - Nursing
1:45 PC Manicures CL
3:45 Read & Reminisce GP
21
22
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Bible Talk MPRW
1:45 Facts About Oreo
Cookies MPRW
3:45 Target Toss GP
7:00 Newmanstown CH
16
9:00 Bus Trip
PC & Cottage
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Refreshing Moments
MPRW
1:45 Moments of Glad
Tidings GP
3:45 Ring Toss GP
7:00 Fontana CH
Friday
3
10
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Bingo
MPRW & GP
1:15 Prayer Circle MPRW
2:15 Trivia Time MPRW
3:45 Song Time GP
SAINT PATRICK’S
DAY
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Bingo
MPRW & GP
1:45 St. Patrick’s Day
Social MPRW
3:45 Song Time GP
7:00 Easter Cantata CH
Saturday
NO EXERCISE
10:00 Echoes of Grace CH
1:45 World Day of
Prayer Service CH
3:00 Camp meeting CD
MPRW
3:45 Variety Time GP
4
5
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Shake Loose a
Memory MPRW
1:45 Hillbilly Golf MPRW
3:15 Bus Trip
PC & Cottage
3:45 Scripture Reading GP
6:00 Movie Night
GP & CL
11
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Poetry Hour MPRW
10:30 Visits with Father Job
1:45 Slides of Israel CH
3:00 Camp Meeting CD
MPRW
3:45 What’s in the Bag? GP
12
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Penny Game MPRW
1:45 Singing with Wayne
MPRW
3:45 Scripture Reading GP
6:00 Movie Night
GP & CL
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19
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Concentration MPRW
1:45 Egg Hunt MPRW
3:45 Scripture Reading GP
6:00 Movie Night
GP & CL
17
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Stories with John
MPRW
1:45 Paint Easter Eggs GP
3:00 Camp Meeting CD
MPRW
3:30 Variety Time GP
WEAR GREEN TODAY
PALM SUNDAY
9:30 Sunday School CH
Dolly Martin
3:00 Gospel Music Video
CL & GP
20
FIRST DAY OF SPRING
EASTER
9:30 Sunday School CH
Walter Knight III
3:00 Gospel Music Video
CL & GP
27
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Bible Study MPRW
10:30 Room Visits - Nursing
1:45 Make Flower
Arrangements MPRW
3:45 Balloon Volleyball GP
9:30 Exercise in GP
10:15 Music Hour GP
10:15 PC Room Visits
1:45 Pilates Wife MPRW
3:45 Read & Reminisce GP
28
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Bible Study MPRW
10:30 Room Visits - Nursing
2:00 Bocce MPRW
3:45 Feather Ball GP
29
9:30 Exercise in GP
10:15 Music Hour GP
10:15 Room Visits - PC
1:15 Bus Trip - Nursing
1:45 PC Manicures CL
3:45 Read & Reminisce GP
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23
9:30 Exercise MPRW
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 We Remember MPRW 10:15 Bingo
1:15 Bus Trip
MPRW & GP
PC & Cottage
1:00 Manicures GP
1:45 Name That Flower GP
1:45 Bible Trivia MPRW
3:45 Bean Bag Toss GP
3:45 Song Time GP
7:00 Manada CH
30
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Refreshing Moments
GP
10:45 Bus Trip
PC & Cottage
1:45 Bowling MPRW
3:45 Parachute GP
7:00 Annville CH
GOOD FRIDAY
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Jonestown Bible
Church CH
1:45 Jeopardy MPRW
3:00 Camp Meeting CD
MPRW
3:45 Variety Time GP
25
31
9:30 Exercise GP
10:15 Bingo
MPRW & GP
1:45 Joy Choir CH
3:45 Song Time GP
Word Search Hand
Out Every Friday
26
9:30 Exercise MPRW
10:15 Wheel of Fortune
MPRW
1:45 How Many Words?
MPRW
1:45 Table Top Games
MPRW
3:45 Scripture Reading
GP & CL