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Voice
John Knox
Village
Summertime And The
Livin’ Is Easy
Vol. 40 Number 8
August 2016
Inside This Issue
VOLUME 40
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NUMBER 8
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AUGUST 2016
• Active • Engaged • Stress Free • Choice
5
New Spiritual Life Director’s
Faith Rock Solid
Feature Stories
5 New Spiritual Life Director’s
Faith Rock Solid
9 Housekeeping Leads
With Vitality
9 JKV Vets Invited on Free
D.C. Trip
10 Director’s Thoughts on
Wellness
12 JKV Agency Makes Clients
Feel at Home
13 News From Spiritual
Life Director
13 In Good Taste:
Recipe of the Month
14 Pardon Our Dust
15 Dedicated to their Church
and Community
19 Meet and Welcome
20 You Can Direct Distributions
from Your IRA or Retirements
Accounts to a Qualified
Charity
22 Summertime Living at John
Knox Village is Hot
23 Donations
24 Sleepover Offers Chance to
‘Live the Building’
25 In Case You Missed It...
26 Movie Review: Guardians of
the Galaxy: A Superhero Film
With Emotional Resonance
27 Team Members on the Move
31 Frequently Asked Questions
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10
Director’s Thoughts
on Wellness
22
Summertime Living at John
Knox Village is Hot
Columns
3 News From Administration
3 News From Marketing
4 Senate News
4 Foundation Update
19 FLiCRA Flash
21 Wellness Update:
Environmental Wellness
Makes a World of
Difference
21 Nutrition Notes:
This Beet Helps You
Rediscover Your Roots
29 The Village Welcomes
Organizations
Calendars
6 Entertainment Highlights
16 Activities
18 Gardens West
18 The Woodlands Life
Enrichment Center
18 Home Health Agency
Events
On the Cover
Interactive performer Saleema
Columbia put on a fire dance
poolside during our June Happy
Hour—co-sponsored by Marketing,
Wellness and our Catering Services.
See more party pictures on Page 22.
(Photo by Marty Lee)
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John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.
For over 49 years, John Knox Village
has provided Life Care as a Life Plan
Retirement Community located in
Pompano Beach, Florida. For more
information about John Knox Village, call
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or visit (www.johnknoxvillage.com).
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Village Voice August 2016
News from Administration
Enhancing Life For People With Dementia
Gerry Stryker
Chief Executive Officer
Alzheimer’s Disease was discovered in
1906 and in the 110 years since, some 5.1 million Americans age 65 and older are affected by
the illness.
That number for the same age group is
expected to reach 7.1 million by 2025.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association,
in 2014, friends and family of people with AD
and other dementias provided an estimated 17.9
billion hours of volunteer unpaid care—a contribution to the nation valued at $217.7 billion.
Since 2000, more than 200 Alzheimer’s
drugs have been tested and none prove to be a
silver bullet. Only a handful of drugs can, in
the best case but rare scenario, relieve some of
the worst problems of memory loss and confusion.
John Knox Village is stepping up to advance
education, technology, services and research to
promote a range of resources and engagement
programs that ensure individuals with dementia
live a dignified life with purpose.
In July, JKV hosted Dementia Care Consultant Anne Ellet M.S.N., N.P. who, like Dr.
Al Power and The GREEN HOUSE® Project team, believes that all elders have value as
unique and capable people with the right to be
treated with dignity and respect.
The objectives of her visit were primarily
two-fold:
Objective 1: Assess the progress of the startup of the Woodlands, Florida’s first Life Plan
Community Green House Model providing
Skilled Nursing Care and Rehabilitation. Anne
met with five different Focus Groups consisting
of elders and team members at all levels of leadership. She observed two essentials to success
of the Green House Model of care.
1–Relationships are formed with elders
through deep knowing.
2–A team approach to problem solving is
critical to success.
Both take time and trust. Moves into The
Woodlands’ 12 homes, with up to 12 elders
each, began in June.
Next steps will involve additional training
regarding education on topics such as leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, managing change and dementia care.
Objective 2: Assess the culture throughout the Village in regards to delivering excellent care for all residents living with cognitive
changes.
Opportunities identified included additional
support and education for spouses and family
caregivers of residents affected by dementia.
Examples are to evaluate resources and
utilization of Home Care, Wellness Nursing
and social work resources and develop Master
Plan specifics that articulate future plans for
remaining healthcare continuum.
The leadership team’s eventual goal is for
the entire campus to be recognized as a Center
of Excellence for education and care for those
living with dementia.
I agree with Dr. Peter V. Rabins, co-author of
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News from Marketing
Blue Sky Selling Gives Way to Ideal Unit Mix
Monica McAfee
Director of Sales & Marketing
In the world of Life Plan Community Sales
and Marketing there is terminology that refers
to a “start-up” community—“Blue Sky.”
It comes from the fact that you don’t have
bricks and mortar to sell—no buildings, only
the dream, or plan, for a particular community.
Just Blue Sky.
Although John Knox Village is looking forward to celebrating a 50th Anniversary in 2017
and has many buildings and choices for living,
we are essentially re-building each home on
campus, one by one.
In years past, Life Plan Consultants Chris
Fleury, Kim Iturrioz and Susan Lawrence
would assist prospective residents by offering
upgrades of new flooring, paint, and perhaps
countertop enhancements.
It was a fairly easy process which might
have taken our proficient Operations Team
approximately 30-45 days to turnaround. Today,
we have all new open floor plans, which require
more elaborate work such as moving walls, and
re-routing electric and plumbing.
We are also combining efficiency and studio
apartments which have been actually losing the
Village money on Entrance Fees. These combination apartments will enable us to achieve
an “Ideal Unit Mix”—allowing us to present inventory that meets the needs of current
consumers, as well as putting JKV in a more
competitive position against other Life Plan or
retirement communities.
Just as our residents are impacted by the
construction, it is a challenge even for the Marketing Department, as our offices are located
in apartments throughout the second floor of
Village Towers. We are deeply sorry for any
inconvenience you may be experiencing and I
realize it is of little consolation but we feel your
discomfort.
We are also working with the Operations
Team to keep you well-informed of all construction (and noise) hot spots. Please check
Channel 92, the Thursday Flyer, posters in the
Dining Room, signage at your elevator banks as
well as your mail for Operations Updates.
We’d like to remind you that you can find
refuge, quiet and even tranquil spots on campus including the Palm Bistro and The Woodlands, libraries, party rooms and lounges
in each building. Perhaps you would enjoy
attending an event in the Auditorium or an
outing off campus.
Please know these renovations will ultimately help the community achieve our sales
and occupancy goals, which directly impacts
Monthly Service Fees. At every turn we are
attempting to be responsible stewards of all
JKV resources. If you need any assistance with
additional information, care to visit the Design
Center, or get an update on anything related to
the sales process please reach out to me directly.
To assist us in the sales process I am
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Senate News
Harry Wood
President Resident Senate
Hi Neighbor,
When it rains it pours and I’m not
thinking of “Morton’s Salt.”
Do you remember a time when bad
things seemed to happen in a short period
of time in your life? For us it started out
on the 2nd of July with a nice visit from
Joyce’s son, who was vacationing here
from his home in Delaware.
On his way home locally he was
involved in an accident which totaled two
other cars. His was damaged a little, but he
was not hurt. Joyce and I were scheduled
to leave July 6th to drive my daughter and
two of her sons to South Carolina to see
another son play in a baseball tournament.
I discovered that I could not get my tail
lights to shut off Sunday night July 3rd. (It
turned out to be faulty tail lights).
The morning of July 4th, our
“celebration” started off with Joyce
tripping in our kitchen, fracturing her left
shoulder and us making an emergency trip
to the hospital. Now Joyce is home, in a
lot of pain, and our trip to North Carolina,
which we intended to follow the S.C. trip,
is out of the question.
My daughter made other travel plans
and left July 7th, had car trouble on July
8th and made it to N.C. after a new alternator was obtained.
Now what does this all have to do with
living here in the Village? Well let me
tell you. Ken, from our garage, came and
charged my battery so I could drive my car
to a close-by garage for repair.
I had three resident offers for use of
their vehicles if I could not get mine fixed.
We had many offers to shop for us if we
needed anything from Publix. A large
serving bowl of wonderful home-made
soup was brought to our door. A complete
meal from Boston Market was delivered to
us by a good friend. Peanut butter cookies,
coconut macaroons and pumpkin bread
filled our JKV acquired quest for dessert.
A beautiful African violet quickly adorned
a table.
By time you read this Joyce should be
well on her way to recovery and be back
on her job as a Sage in the Woodlands. I
know that many of you have received the
kindness and goodness of your neighbors
as we have.
So I say once again “Isn’t this a great
place to live?”
Until next time.
–Harry Wood
The John Knox Village Foundation
Suzanne Higgins
Foundation Board of Director
The Foundation Board of Directors is
pleased to announce that Suzanne Higgins
will be joining the Board of Directors.
Suzanne is Director of Development for
Henderson Behavioral Health in Fort
Lauderdale. Nanette Olson has known
Suzanne for many years going all the way
back to her days with Covenant House
Florida.
When Nanette joined the John Knox
Village Foundation, Suzanne’s mother,
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Joan, was a resident in our Health Center.
Suzanne and Nanette reconnected at that
time. As Nanette became more involved
with the Sharing & Caring program
of John Knox Village, Suzanne was
instrumental getting us to participate in
some programming at The Summit, one
of our neighbors here in Pompano Beach.
We have supported some extra-curricular
activities for the clients as well as two
weekends of our staff painting their home
just a few short blocks away from John
Knox Village.
Suzanne is very well connected to the
greater Broward County community. She
is involved with Leadership Broward,
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of
Commerce, Broward Women’s Alliance,
and the University of Miami Alumni
Association.
When asked to consider serving on the
Foundation Board of Directors, Suzanne
talked about her mother’s time at John
Knox Village and what it meant to her and
her family:
…for approximately two-and-a-half
years the John Knox Health Center - Room
110A became “home” and a gathering place
for our family. We celebrated birthdays and
holidays, played endless games of Scrabble, took Mom to play Bingo, to the salon,
out by the lake, and spent countless hours
watching her favorite shows. The entire
staff who cared for my Mom became our
family. Mom received kind and compassionate care from all of her caregivers
and for this I will be forever grateful. I
would welcome the opportunity to give
back in some way. John Knox Village is
a wonderful community resource and a
place that many call home. It would be an
honor and a privilege to “pay it forward”
by serving on your Foundation Board of
Directors.
Thank you, Suzanne. And welcome!
New Spiritual Life Director’s Faith Rock Solid
By Rob Seitz, Village Voice Editor
Rev. Darryl Powell
To say Rev. Darryl Powell’s faith is rock
solid would be literally and figuratively accurate.
After enjoying an idyllic childhood
growing up in Wayland, MA—population
13,000 and located some 18 miles west of
Boston—Darryl attended and graduated
with a Bachelor’s degree in Geological
Sciences from the University of Rochester
(Rochester, NY).
He thoroughly enjoyed playing with
stones, rocks and minerals, but something
was amiss.
“It was the last week of my senior year
at Rochester,” Darryl told the Voice. “Here I
am with this brand-new degree, yet I had this
gut feeling something was not right. It was
my ‘Ah-Ha Moment,’ when I realized what
I was really passionate about was my faith.”
Rev. Powell provided a prayer vigil for residents after the mass shooting in Orlando.
“Dad said if you want to stay in the
family business that would be great, but I
want you to do what makes you happiest,”
Darryl said. “And that was, and still is, my
faith and church. So when I literally had my
father’s blessing I knew what my journey
would be.”
It would start with three years at Colgate
Rochester Crozer Divinity School, where
Darryl earned his Master’s Degree in Divinity. Rev. Powell was then called to the
First Baptist Church of Manchester, NY.
He would spend the next 24 years at the
church. “We grew together, more than any
of us expected.”
In 2012, during his time
at First Baptist, Darryl met
Gerry Stryker, John Knox
Village’s President & CEO.
“Gerry was vice president at St. John’s (Health
Care Corporation) at the
time and he passionately
exposed me to the virtues
of elder care in the Green
House model,” he said.
Gerry later invited Darryl to join John Knox Village—to serve as the comIn his short time at John Knox Village, Spiritual Life Director munity’s Spiritual Life Director. In August of 2015
Darryl Powell has been very busy.
Gerry and a number of
Darryl returned to Wayland and spent residents met with Darryl and wife Holly
some time working at the family’s three- to begin this conversation over one of Chef
generation-old printing company. During Mark Gullusci’s terrific meals.
“After our meal David (Haun) offered
that time, which Darryl described as an excellent year with his Dad, he received his the most heartfelt prayer about doing the
father’s approval and encouragement for right thing in the right time,” Darryl said.
“By March of 2016 Holly said that through
what would become his life’s work.
her prayers God was revealing that Pompano Beach is the place where we’re supposed
to be.”
Darryl moved to JKV on June 13th and
the journey together began.
Gerry introduced Darryl to members
of the greater community during our
Ninth Annual Silver Angels Awards dinner and later that night to residents, staff
‘But the Lord is my
defense; and my God
is the Rock of my refuge’
Psalm 94:22 KJV
and Board of Director during the inaugural
Live the Woodlands sleepover (read more
about both events on pages 15 and 24 respectively).
It did not take Darryl long to begin making his mark. On his second official day at
JKV, Darryl hosted a Prayer Vigil to provide comfort and some measure of understanding in the aftermath of the Orlando
mass shooting.
“I don’t pretend to understand all the
ways in which good and evil work, but I
want to help our residents in our journeys
together,” he said. “All that being said, my
short time here has only reaffirmed that we
are blessed with wonderful, generous residents. I am very humbled and feel privileged to be in this position of trust.”
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Entertainment
Highlights
As we enter the month of August, there
are many fun and exciting activities in
store. Please join us in one or more of the
wonderful activities we have planned.
John Knox Village, in association with
the Venetian Arts Society, presents a
multi-media evening of art, singing
and dancing. We also welcome back
Carlos Trapperberger for our Koffee
Klatch performance. These are just a
few highlights. There are many other
entertainment and social outings. We look
forward to sharing them with you.
Our Special Events
this Month
There is a Lifestyle
and Wellness Class
on Friday, the 5th, at 10
a.m. in the Hibiscus Room.
This month’s workshop,
featuring speaker Anne Goldberg, The
Savvy Senior, is on “The Art of Living
Longer: live long, live well;” where
seniors are old enough to have a past
and young enough to have a future.
Attendees will be introduced to the idea
of aging consciously, be inspired to
enjoy this third act of life and learn the
latest tips and science on longevity. For
more information call 954-783-4039.
The Koffee Klatch
this month features Carlos
Trappberger on Saturday,
the 6th, at 9 a.m. in the
Auditorium. Carlos entertains
with his wonderful upbeat and happy
piano music of the 30’s and 40’s. You
are welcome to be a part of this great
performance. Donuts and coffee are at 9
a.m., with the performance starting at 9:30
a.m. For more information call 954-7834039.
Morning Lecture with Nova
Southeastern University
Lifelong Learning Institute is
on Friday, the 12th, from 10-11:30 a.m. in
the Auditorium. The topic is “Presidential
Power - Can He Do That?” with Vince
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Toscano, PhD. The focus will be on the
making of the Modern Presidency through
an examination of case studies from
Theodore Roosevelt to the present. Among
the executive powers to be discussed are:
Commander in Chief, chief diplomat, chief
legislator and economic manager. We will
begin with a brief review of the evolution
of the presidency from Washington to
Lincoln. Professor Toscano’s major fields
of study include: modern American history,
the American presidency and the Civil War.
For more information, call the Activities
Department at (954) 783-4038.
Birthday Party is on Monday, the
15th, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. Adam
Austin will perform your favorites. Stay
for cupcakes and celebrate this month’s
birthdays with your fellow residents
immediately after the performance.
The Evening at the Beach is on
Thursday, the 18th. Travel to the Atlantic
Boulevard beachfront. Enjoy sitting at the
“Great Lawn” area, walk the pier or grab
a snack. The pickup time starts at 4 p.m.
The first Village shuttle returning to John
Knox Village will leave the beach area at
5:30 p.m. The last shuttle will return to the
campus at 6:30 p.m. Please call (954) 7834039 for reservations.
Music Education is
on Friday, the 19 , in the
Auditorium with the topic
of “Prokofiev.” Sergei
Sergeyevich Prokofiev
was a Russian and Soviet
composer, pianist and conductor. As the
creator of acknowledged masterpieces
across numerous musical genres, he is
regarded as one of the major composers
of the 20th Century. His works include
such widely heard works as the March
from The Love for Three Oranges, the
suite Lieutenant Kijé, the ballet Romeo
and Juliet – from which “Dance of the
Knights” is taken – and Peter and the Wolf.
Of the established forms and genres in
which he worked, he created – excluding
juvenilia – seven completed operas, seven
symphonies, eight ballets, five piano
th
concertos, two violin concertos, a cello
concerto, a Symphony-Concerto for cello
and orchestra, and nine completed piano
sonatas. You are invited to this informative
educational lecture. Refreshment will be
served at 10:45 a.m. The program begins
at 11 a.m.
Dinner
Outing this month
Enjoy a
Sea Watch in Pompano
Beach on Monday, the 22nd. Pickup time
is at 4 p.m. Call Judy at (954) 783-4039
to make a reservation. The vast domain
of the Atlantic Ocean blends with the post
and beam design and rugged planting
in this special seaside dining place. Join
us in a toast to those days gone by. The
Sea Watch is your connection to the past
and present. $31 per person and $6 for
transportation.
Join the Silver Scribers Class, and
learn how to publish your own book. The
class, offered each month in 2016, is taught
by Marty Lee, an expert writer, publisher
and photographer. Next class will be
Thursday, the 25th, at 9 a.m. in the Cassels
Tower Party Room. There is no charge
for the classes; just pay for printing costs
when your publication is finished. Call
Marketing to register at (954) 783-4040.
On Saturday the
27th, at 6 p.m. in
the Auditorium,
we are celebrating
authentic Zarzuela
classical
Spanish music and dance. Part
of the partnership between JKV and the
Venetian Arts Society the performance
will feature Maria Antunez (soprano),
Martin Nusspaumer (tenor), Ciro Fodere
(pianist), and the Danzzara Dance Troupe
performing the Flamenco.
The Venetian Salon at JKV synthesizes
the artistic, social, multi-generational and
educational experience for our members
and guests Please RSVP early. Seats are
limited, to make a reservation call 954783-4039.
Entertainment
and At the Movies
The DVD
Series:
“Understanding the Human
Body: An introduction to
Anatomy and Physiology,” is
every Monday at 10 a.m. in the Hibiscus
Room. Attend just one or all. Part of
the Great Courses’ program (www.
thegreatcourses.com,) this series is taught
by Dr. Anthony Goodman of Montana
State University. These lectures are your
owner’s manual to a remarkable complex,
resilient and endlessly fascinating
structure: The Human Body.
18-Week DVD
Series, “The
Barbarian’s Empire
of the Steppes,” is
every Wednesday through the
31st at 9 a.m. in the Hibiscus
Room.
Provided by Great Courses program, the
series details—from antiquity through
the Middle Ages—nomadic warriors who
repeatedly emerged from the steppes,
exerting direct and indirect pressure on
sedentary populations and causing a
domino effect of displacement and cultural
exchange. It’s a part of history that’s often
overlooked, but to have an accurate view
of how civilization evolved, it’s important
to have a clear understanding of who these
people were and the magnitude of their
impact on the world.
Now you can open a window on a part
of ancient and medieval history you
may not have realized existed in the 36
gripping lectures. Your guide is Great
Courses Professor Kenneth W. Harl. This
award-winning educator of classical and
Byzantine history at Tulane University
guides you through some 6,000 miles and
6,000 years to investigate how the nomadic
peoples of the Eurasian steppes played
decisive roles in history. You’ll discover
how a series of groups—from the Sacae
and the Sarmatians to the infamous Huns
and Mongols—pushed ever westward,
coming into contact with the Roman
Empire, Han China, and distant cultures
from Iraq to India paving the way for our
globalized world
Happy Hour is now every Thursday
from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lakeside Dining
Room. The social gathering offers weekly
themes, entertainment, fun trivia, hors
d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet your
neighbors. Reservations are not required.
Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
At The Movies
On Wednesday, the 3rd at 10:30 a.m.
in the Hibisuc Room. We
will show an encore day
movie “Olympus Has
Fallen,” in the Hibiscus
Room. Director Antoine
Fuqua’s action thriller
stars Gerard Butler as a
disgraced Secret Service
agent who must come to the rescue
when Korean terrorists descend on the
White House and take the president
hostage. (2013) Action/Adventure
- 1 Hour, 59 Minutes - Rated: R
(for strong violence and language
throughout)
Our Classic Movie this
month is “Bus Stop” on
Friday, the 5th at 1 p.m. in
the Auditorium. A naïve,
but stubborn cowboy,
falls in love with a saloon
singer and tries to take her
away against her will to
get married and live on his ranch in
Montana. Starring: Marilyn Monroe,
Don Murray, Arthur O’Connell
(1956). Drama/Romantic Comedy-1 hour,
36 minutes-Not Rated
On Wednesday, the 10th,
at 10:30 a.m., we will
show foreign film “Coco
before Chanel” in the
Hibiscus Room. Audrey
Tautou stars as legendary
French designer Gabrielle
“Coco” Chanel in this
lively biopic that explores the fashion
icon’s storied ascension from orphan
to seamstress and cabaret singer and
ultimately, the queen of Parisian haute
couture. (2009) Foreign Romantic
Drama 1 Hour, 50 minutes
Rated PG-13.
On Friday, the 12th at 7
p.m. We will show a night
movie, “About Time,”
in the Auditorium, and
an encore day movie on
Monday, 15th at 1 p.m. in
the Hibiscus Room. When
Tim Lake (Domhnall
Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy)
tells him a secret: The men in their
family can travel through time.
Although he can’t change history,
Tim resolves to improve his life by
getting a girlfriend. He meets Mary
(Rachel McAdams), falls in love and
finally wins her heart via time-travel
and a little cunning. However, as his
unusual life progresses, Tim finds that
his special ability can’t shield him and
those he loves from the problems of
ordinary life. (2013) Romantic DramaRuntime: 2 Hours, 3 minutes-Rated R
for language and some sexual content.
On Friday, the 19th at
7 p.m., we will show a
night movie, “Aloha,”
in the Auditorium, and
an encore day movie on
Monday, 22nd at 1 p.m.
in the Hibiscus Room.
A celebrated military
contractor returns to
the site of his greatest career triumphs
and reconnects with a long-ago love
while unexpectedly falling for the
hard-charging Air Force watch-dog
assigned to him. Starring: Bradley
Cooper, Rachel McAdams, and Emma
Stone. (2015) Comedy- 1 Hour 45
Minutes-Rated PG-13
The DVD
Concert will
be “Bobby
Darin: Mack
is Back,” on
Tuesday, the
23rd at 1 p.m., in
the Hibiscus Room. The late, great
Bobby Darin returns for a swinging,
finger-snapping encore in this 1973
special he taped for NBC-TV nine
months before his death. Mack Is Back
perfectly captures the versatile singer’s
range and improvisational style as he
performs classic hits such as “Splish
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Play This Month
and Support Groups
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Splash,” “Beyond the Sea,” “If I
Were a Carpenter,” and the Grammy
Award-winning “Mack the Knife.”
Extras include home movies and
trailers of Darin’s feature films. DVD
Concert-1973-1 Hour, 10 Minutes-Not
Rated)
The DVD
Documentary will
be “Riding the Rails
– The American
Experience,” on
The Marketing Ambassadors
meeting is Monday, 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the
Auditorium. For the remainder of 2016,
Ambassadors will gather every other
month.
Military Whist will be on Tuesday,
the 9th and 23rd in the Auditorium at 7:30
p.m. Call Peggy Woehry (number listed in
the Directory) to reserve.
Additional Events
Monday, the 29th, at 1p.m. in the
Hibiscus Room. At the height of the
Great Depression, more than a quarter
million teenagers were living on the
road in America, many criss-crossing
the country by illegally hopping freight
trains. This film tells the story of ten
of these teenage hobos—from the
reasons they left home to what they
experienced—all within the context
of Depression-era America. (1998)
Documentary-1 Hour, 12 minutes-Not
Rated)
The Shopping Outing this Month
will be to the Coral Square Mall on
Wednesday, the 17th at 10 a.m. Call
Transportation for a reservation at (954)
783-4036.
Our Regularly
Scheduled Activities
this Month
Table Tennis meets on Mondays at
The JKV Book Club will meet on
Monday, the 4th at 10 a.m. in the Cassels
Tower Party Room. At this meeting, they
will be reviewing books suggested by their
members and select those which they want
to read in the upcoming months. This
month’s topic is, “The Ballroom Café by
Ann O’ Laughlin.” Visitors are always
welcome.
Library Outing to
Pompano Beach Library is
on Tuesday, the 2nd. The bus
leaves John Knox Village at 12:30 p.m. Call
Transportation for a reservation at (954)
783-4036.
Big Game Night is on Saturday, the
6th at 6:45 p.m. in the Village Towers Party
Room. Come out and play your favorite
game!
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Painting Group meets every Tuesday
at 3 p.m. in the Craft Room.
Bingo will be held every
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the
Auditorium except August 3rd.
Wii Bowling League is every
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Craft Room.
This is open to any resident who wants
to be on a team. If you just want to play
occasionally instead of an every week
commitment, come to any of the daytime
Wii games listed on the calendar.
The Centering
Prayer Group meets
on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in
the Heritage Tower Room.
Learn how prayer without words fosters
awareness of the loving presence of God.
11 a.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays at 2
p.m. in the Craft Room. Come and take a
“spin” with this fun group of residents. We
are looking for new players to have fun,
exercise and friendship. Call Frank Perkins
(number listed in the Directory for details.)
Mexican Train Dominos is
every Monday evening (except Birthday
Party Night) in the Auditorium at 6:45
p.m. It is easy to learn and provides great
camaraderie!
Flower Arranging
Class is taught by Steven
every Tuesday at 10:30
a.m. in the Craft Room.
This is a great class to
learn the basics of flower
arranging. After the class, you will have a
beautiful arrangement to take home! Please
call (954) 783-4039 for reservations. There
is a $9 fee per class.
Hearing Loss Support Group
will be held Tuesday, the 9th at 2 p.m. in the
Hibiscus Room.
Parkinson’s Support Group will
meet on Tuesday, the 16th at 2 p.m. in the
Hibiscus Room.
AL-Anon meets every Tuesday at 10
a.m. in the Heritage Tower Party Room.
Diabetic Support Group meets
on Thursday, the 11th at 10:30 a.m. in the
Professional Center.
Grief and Bereavement
Support Group will meet on
Thursday, the 25th at 2 p.m. in the Hibiscus
Room.
Prayer Group meets every Friday at
11:30 a.m. at LS Dining. Please join us to
pray for John Knox Village.
Check the calendar for many other classes,
games and activities that are available to
you. We look forward to seeing you at one
or more of these events!
Housekeeping Leads With Vitality
26-Member Department Stays Steps Ahead
By Michael Barnes, Village Voice Contributor
Sometimes it’s better to improve than
invent.
Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile.
His “Model T” improved previous designs into
the first mass-produced, mass-marketed automobile wonder.
Similarly, the Housekeeping team didn’t
invent the Vitality program, but improved it by
implementing the program launched by John
Knox Village Human Resources earlier this
year.
Humana Vitality is an initiative by JKV’s
insurance provider which offers employees discounts on their insurance premiums by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Those who sign up
for Vitality online can use a fitness and sleep
monitor like Misfit to track a night’s sleep as
well as how many steps taken in one day.
Vitality members earn points with such
activities or wellness goals by signing up for
a Mammogram or completing a biometrics
screening. Members can gain points by performing challenges like donating blood or getting a Flu shot. When they reach 5,000 points
(Silver level in Vitality), JKV employees
receive $25 off their monthly premium.
Human Resources launched Humana Vitality in June after phasing out the BMI (Body
Mass Index) and tobacco free discounts that
employees previously took advantage of. The
Housekeeping team, led by Manager Lynn
Manolis and Supervisor Alexis Judon, saw an
opportunity and, ahem, ran with it.
“We know most of our team members get
their insurance through Humana, so we thought
this would be a great way to get everybody fit
and reduce their premiums,” said Alexis. “Most
of our team members are excited and on board.
They compare steps every morning and every
afternoon.”
In early June, Lynn and Alexis encouraged
their 26-member team to purchase the Misfits activity tracking devices. Once employees
received the devices, supervisors enrolled them
in Vitality. The program features a social media
component that team members can monitor on
a smart phone app.
Once enrolled, Housekeeping team members can see how their fellow employees are
progressing. Watercooler talk has moved
beyond conversations about the latest television show to how many hours a co-worker slept
the night before.
Lynn and Alexis also promote wellness with
other activities like posting a healthy recipe in
the Housekeeping office daily. The team won
second place and a $100 gift card in a campuswide competition to see what departments
signed up the most employees with Vitality
online.
“I think it’s fun,” added Lynn. “It’s getting
everybody involved, and I think we really need
to get more John Knox Village staff members
involved and participating.”
So far Housekeeper Elaine Bennett is the
Vitality point leader. According to Lynn and
Alexis, the top three Housekeeping pointearners average some 20,000 steps a day. Team
members walk a few laps around Lake Maggie in the morning and take the stairs instead of
elevators during their shifts.
“Working in Housekeeping, you have to
move every day, and when our team members
go home, they walk around their neighborhoods,” said Alexis.
The Housekeeping team is answering questions from other departments on how to implement the Vitality program and equip their
employees with Misfit monitors. They may not
have invented the initiative, but they are certainly leading the way in Vitality’s implementation across campus.
“We’re setting the trends for other departments,” said Alexis.
JKV Vets Invited on Free D.C. Trip
As young troops, they helped rescue the world
from ultimate tyranny. Now they deserve a day they
will always remember.
John Knox Village is privileged to have many
residents who bravely served in World War II.
Honor Flight South Florida is looking for World
War II-era veterans to go on an all-day trip to
Washington D.C. to see their great memorials.
There is no charge for veterans. Seats are available for the fall charter flight, currently scheduled
for Oct. 8.
Honor Flight is dedicated to flying as many veterans as possible to see the World War II and Iwo
Jima memorials and Changing of the Guard at the
Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The day is also filled with surprises that the
veterans always enjoy.
Each veteran is accompanied by a guardian, who
pays $400 for round-trip airfare, buses, meals and a
few souvenirs. Paramedics and doctors also accompany the veterans.
Korean War veterans have gone on flights when
seats are available. Veterans are encouraged to register for flights on the website -- www.honorflightsouthflorida.org. Application forms are also available there or by calling 855-359-1838.
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JKV Agency Makes Clients Feel at Home
Major Changes Under New Director’s Watch
The Home Health
Agency at John Knox
Village is barreling
ahead with notable
changes in the eight
months since Director
William “Bill” Pickhardt has been at the
helm.
The department
provides health-reBill Pickhardt
lated services to John
Home and Community-Based
Knox Village resiServices Director
dents and seniors in
the greater community. The agency has modernized
and invigorated its staff, placing it at the forefront of
the industry.
“I think the changes we have done, in many respects, are foundational changes in that we implemented a scheduling and billing software package,”
Bill said. “We’re still in Phase 1 of that, but the sched- A new scheduling software program and a concierge-level of hospitality are
uling software, when completely executed, will allow several directives that have taken place since Bill Pickhardt’s arrival eight
the Home Health staff to monitor in real-time what is months ago.
happening with services provided.”
of life perspective as opposed to task-oriented activities,” Bill said.
The scheduling software is called Soneto. If a caregiver is supposed
Bill concedes that many of the changes he has brought to Home
to be at a client’s home for a 3 p.m. appointment and has not clocked
Health are a result of new trends in the industry and the retirement of
in, the software alerts a supervisor in red on a computer screen. The
Baby Boomers who are shifting away from institutional care in favor
supervisor can then make the necessary scheduling accommodations.
of home care.
Bill has also energized the Home Health Agency staff. Leslie
Helping seniors with daily living activities in their home such as
Schlienger, a new Home Health Administrator, was hired at the bemedication management and other supportive care is typically paid
ginning of July to help Bill run the department.
for privately or through a long-term care insurance policy. There are
“The Home Health Agency is a very large business, and it needs
no medical requirements for home care, and services do not require
more dedicated time than I was able to spend in adding value to other
physician’s orders.
areas on campus,” Bill told the Village Voice. “Leslie is a Masters
“As consumers become more educated, they want to stay home
Level Clinician, so she has the clinical, financial and business acuand don’t want to go to an institution,” Bill said. “Home care is conmen to run the organization as well.”
tinuing to grow, so that’s another reason why we are positioning ourThe new changes at Home Health have allowed caregivers to foselves in offering services wanted by our consumers as well as rampcus on the overall wellness of a client, service that differentiates the
ing up our competencies and business effectiveness.”
agency from competitors.
Whether it is pushing into home care or adding new software sysWhen a caregiver visits a client, the aide performs tasks from the
tems to improve productivity, Bill is shepherding major changes at
perspective of hospitality and compassion by for example, preparing
the Home Health Agency and guiding it into a new era of elder care.
a favorite meal and reading to the patient if he or she has macular de“We are more connected with other departments at John Knox Vilgeneration.The caregiver will also make sure the bed is turned down
lage and functions on campus,” Bill concluded. “We’ve broken down
and help the client with a shower and medication assistance.
a lot of silos. These are just some of the things we have done since
“It’s focused on the whole person with the wellness and quality
I’ve joined the organization in the last eight months.”
NSU Museum of Art docent led Tour
In Fort Lauderdale
Wednesday, August 17th • 1:00 p.m. pick up for 2:00 p.m. Tour
10 per person • For Reservations call 954-783-4039
$
Join us for a docent led tour at the NSU Museum of Art in downtown
Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. August 17, 2016.
NSU Art Museum’s celebrated permanent collection contains
more than 6,000 works. Among its highlights is the country’s largest
collection of 19th and early 20th century paintings and drawings by
the American realist William Glackens, the most extensive holding
in the U.S. of works by post-World War II, avant-garde CoBrA artists
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from Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, and extensive holdings of
works by leading Latin American artists located in the main lobby.
You may want to visit the Museum Store, featuring unique gifts
and books and the the delightful Museum Café offering s a selection of
sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts, with seating inside, outside and
in the breezeway.
News From Spiritual Life Director
Darryl’s Doodles: Notes from the Chaplain’s Desk
Rev. Darryl Powell
Spiritual Life Director
Thank you, John Knox Village residents
and staff, for the warm and encouraging
welcome you have given me. It is truly a
blessing to be part of the John Knox family.
For my first Village Voice contribution, I’d
like to share with you my philosophy and
practice of spiritual leadership.
I am an American Baptist. What I love
about my American Baptist heritage is the
concept of “Soul Freedom.”
Soul Freedom is the belief and practice
that every individual must establish his or
her own understanding of and relationship
with God in his or her own life. Soul Freedom insists that no hierarchy can or should
dictate what an individual believes.
For me, it begins with prayer and the
work of God’s Spirit in me; it is informed
by the Bible and it is nurtured by the loving care of other people of faith. I am not
offended if others come to know God and
build their relationship with God in ways
that are different than mine. In fact, my
faith grows when others show me the face
of God through their eyes and experiences.
I believe a vibrant, healthy community
like John Knox Village is one in which
residents and staff members respect the
spiritual traditions and practices of all its
residents, with love for all and without
judgment toward any.
It is a place where Roman Catholic and
Protestant residents worship together in
harmony and mutual respect. It is a place
where Christian residents share in spiritual
experiences with Jewish residents and Jewish residents share in spiritual experiences
with Christian residents and both find their
personal understanding of God deeper because they dared learn from another faith
In Good Taste:
tradition.
It is a place where a person who practices Native American spirituality is safe to
express and practice that faith. It is also a
place where those who do not believe in a
God or a higher power are also respected
even as they respect those who proclaim
and practice their faith.
As each of us lives and practices our
different spiritualities, I know that we will
all grow in faith and will grow in relationship with God. I pray my faith will inspire
and challenge yours.
I expect that your faith and spirituality
will inspire and challenge mine. God is infinite in all aspects: We humans can never,
ever know the fullness of God. Still, we
have this blessed opportunity in our lifetimes to experience God and know God in
countless different ways.
May John Knox Village be a home
where faith grows and where every faith is
expressed in the ways we respect and love
each other.
Faithfully,
–Rev. Darryl Powell
Recipe of the Month
Delicious Chili Concoction a Real Turkey
It’s still plenty warm outside, but fall will be approaching and
Executive Chef Mark Gullusci figured now is as good a time as
any to offer up this delicious, quick, easy and really, really healthy
recipe for turkey chili.
You may be surprised with its thick texture, but since it is a
Chef Mark recipe, its addicting flavor is a foregone conclusion.
The recipe calls for some Tabasco sauce, but if you don’t want
that heat you can eliminate it. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much
as Chef Mark does!
Ingredients Turkey Chili: Yields: 6 servings
1 tbsp. olive oil/canola oil blend
1.5 pounds course ground turkey
1 cup diced white onion
1 med. vine ripe tomato, diced
1 cup green and red peppers, diced
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1– 12 oz. can tomato sauce
1- 5 oz. can tomato paste
Pinch of kosher salt
½tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp. granulated garlic
¼ tsp. granulated onion
½ tsp chili powder
1 tbsp. Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Tabasco sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Method of Preparation:
Heat oil in a skillet, add ground turkey and cook thoroughly.
Drain any liquid; add onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Cook 5
minutes on high heat. Add tomato products, and all spices, mustard,
and sauces. Cook 10 minutes more.
Serve in a bowl topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a
pinch of chopped cilantro leaves.
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Pardon
Our
Dust
Improvements Can Be Seen
Throughout the Campus
Something new and improved seems to always be happening at John Knox Village.
When the dust settles (literally) residents will find the campus in better shape.
Crews from air conditioning
company License to Chill help
direct the crane operator with
a heavy piece of equipment to
change out the a.c. unit in the
Auditorium.
The complicated process of
replacing an air conditioning
unit from the Auditorium’s roof
required a crane as well as significant on-the-ground strategic
planning.
The exterior brick
work was being
completed for expansion of the R.A.S.
(Resident Auxiliary
Services) building.
Phoenix Construction Services assistant Demetrius
Johnekins helps level the ground before concrete
was poured for a new sidewalk.
Phoenix Construction Services owner Steve Novatne
digs up the old sidewalk separating Lakeside Dining
Room and the Village Glen Courtyard.
Plant Manager Bob Sikorski
watches over the crew in charge of
the R.A.S. expansion work.
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Dedicated to Their Church and Community
John Knox Village recognized 14 outstanding Silver Angel Recipients
By Rob Seitz, Village Voice Editor
Some 14 deserving area seniors were
recognized as Silver Angels by John Knox
Village during an awards dinner celebrating
their charitable works in support of their
community.
Created nine years ago, The Silver Angel Awards dinner honors deserving seniors, most of whom are not residents of
John Knox Village yet show a true sense of
charity in their dedication to a cause or need
and have selflessly aided others with their
time, talents and efforts. This award celebrates people who quietly go about their
good works in a true sense of humanitarian
charity.
Honoring Charitable Seniors
Churches from the Pompano Beach and
Fort Lauderdale area were asked to submit
nominations of those parishioners deserving recognition as a Silver Angel. In all,
14 nominations from 11 churches were received.
During dinner John Knox Village President & CEO Gerry Stryker congratulated
the Silver Angels for their charitable works.
“John Knox Village is blessed to have
nearly half of all of its residents volunteer
for our betterment,” Gerry said. “But, we
also know there are many other unsung heroes outside the John Knox Village hedges
and we felt it was important to honor these
benevolent people who embody those same
values of volunteerism.
“That is why Silver Angels were created: To recognize those who you normally
would not hear about…those who do what
they do NOT seeking glory…those who do
NOT look for attention and DO NOT ask
for credit. They are Like Nike…they…
JUST DO IT.”
Here are the 2016 John Knox Village
Silver Angel award winners:
2016 Silver Angels
• Phyllis Lange was nominated by First
Baptist Church of Pompano Beach. She
spends countless hours each week ministering to the poor and homeless.
• John Hicks, nominated by Coral
Ridge Presbyterian Church, helps lowincome neighborhood children experience sports and other events they normally
would not be able to enjoy.
• Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson was
nominated by First Presbyterian Church of
Pompano Beach for her 23 years of church
service as a pilgrim and a leader.
• Sandy Tucker of St. Martin Episcopal Church is a tireless worker and leader
on the Parish and Diocesan Level.
• Judy and John Wohlford of St. Gabriel Catholic Church were nominated for
their involvement in every aspect of the
life of the Church.
• George Price, Jr. was nominated by
First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale for
his follow-up phone calls after attending
the church’s annual Christmas Pageant.
• Jean Dickson of New Presbyterian
Church has the wonderful talent to make
everyone laugh and is always “lighting up
every room she walks into.”
• Nancy & Richard Anderson were
nominated by First Presbyterian Church of
Fort Lauderdale for “being two amazing
servants of God who shine his Light in so
many ways.”
• Dolores McBride of Saint Henry
Catholic Church attends daily mass while
also serving as Lector, Server or Eucharistic Minister.
• Paula Farland was nominated by The
Sanctuary Church for her willingness to always lend a hand and is always full of great
ideas to better the church.
• George and Joyce King were nominated by Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church for essentially serving as the
church’s full-time Volunteer IT Managers—upgrading the Day School’s computers and network system.
Look for in-depth articles highlighting
Silver Angels winners in future Village
Voice editions.
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Gardens West
Tue.2Time for a Break!
Ice Cream Sandwiches, Lobby ......... 3 p.m.
Wed.3 Music at Lunch - Gary Clark ..........12 p.m.
Wed.3 Wednesday Matinee
“The Real Olympics” ........................ 2 p.m.
Thu.4 Lunch Outing to J. Mark’s Restaurant
Fri.5Singer & Guitar - Eric Werse ........... 2 p.m.
Mon.8 Entertainer - Manon Robert.............. 3 p.m.
Wed.10Wednesday Matinee
“The First Olympics Athens” ........... 2 p.m.
Fri.12
Entertainer - Don Stansfield............. 6 p.m.
Tue.16Residents’ Meeting............................10 a.m.
Tue.16Happy Hour with the Music
of Jerry Head...................................... 3 p.m.
“Jim Thorpe All American” ............. 2 p.m.
Thu.18Food Focus Meeting .........................10 a.m.
Thu.18Gladys Carls’ 107th
Birthday Party .................................. 3 p.m.
Fri.19
Music at Lunch - Gary Clark ..........12 p.m.
The Woodlands Life
Enrichment Center
Live Musical Entertainment
& Social Events
Mon.1 Winston Homes .............................2:30 p.m.
Thu.4 Entertainer - Edie DiCaro.............2:30 p.m.
Wed.10Steven’s Flower
Arranging ......................................2:30 p.m.
Thu.11Entertainer - Cheri Scesney ..........2:30 p.m.
Thu.18Entertainer - Jeff Bryer.................2:30 p.m.
Tue.23Entertainer - Diane Sherrow.........2:30 p.m.
Wed.24Steven’s Flower
Arranging ......................................2:30 p.m.
Thu.25Woodland’s Birthday
Party with Liz.................................2:30 p.m.
Fri.19
Skee Ball Competition
W/USA Olympic Prize .....................12 p.m.
“Mother’s Day” (New) ...................... 2 p.m.
Fri.26
Entertainer - James Perkowski ........ 6 p.m.
Wed.31Wednesday Matinee ......................... 2 p.m.
Mondays
Koffee Klatch....................................10 a.m.
Exercise Activities.............................11 a.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Exercise Activities............................. 9 a.m.
Bingo...............................................6:30 p.m.
Thursday
Reading “Thursday Flyer”
with Bill Davidson........................... 10 a.m.
Fridays
Exercise with Mimi........................... 9 a.m.
Saturdays Word Games with Jackie Cork... 1:30 p.m.
Movies ............................................. 6 p.m.
8/6 “The Horse Whisperer”
8/13 “The Bachelor & the Bobby Soxer”
8/20 “Adam’s Rib”
8/27 “The Merry Widow”
John Knox Home
Health Agency
Monthly Health Screenings have
been Discontinued for 2016
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Diabetic Support Group Meeting
10:30 a.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room
of the Professional Building
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
John Knox Home Health Agency, Inc.
presents a lecture:
“Our Rehabilitation Opportunities
Here at John Knox Village”
Come and learn what we can do for you!
By Christian J. Pacheco, Physical Therapist
From TMC
2:30 p.m. in the Front of the Auditorium
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
John Knox Home Health Agency, Inc.
presents a lecture:
“Common Causes of Shoulder Pain
& Treatment Options”
By Michael DeFranco, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
From Broward Health Imperial Point
11 a.m. in the Hibiscus Room of the Auditorium
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Let’s Meet & Welcome
LINDA ROGERS – VT 206
Originally from: Pittsburgh, PA
Moved from: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Previous Occupation: Flight Attendant, Legal Administrator
Hobbies:
Reading and Watching Movies
Linda Rogers
ANNE (ANNICK) BALAREZO – EL 301
Originally from: Brest, France
Moved from: Clinton, MD
Previous Occupation: Airline Industry (Salena and Air France)
Hobbies: Reading and Bicycling
Anne Balarezo
DORIS CHRISTIAN – VT 602
Originally from: Kingwood, WV
Moved from: Ocala, FL
Previous Occupation: Business Owner
Hobbies:Reading
Doris Christian
LOREN ENGLEBRIGHT – VT 610
Originally from: New Harmony, IN
Moved from: Coral Gables, FL
Previous Occupation: Marketing Supervisor, Eastern Airlines
Hobbies: Gardening
Loren Englebright
KATHERINE SCHNELL – HT 103
Originally from: Clinton, IA
Moved from: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Previous Occupation: Teacher, Arts Administrator
Hobbies:Reading
Katherine Schnell
FLiCRA Flash
This is an important year with National, State and Local elections
all taking place!
The Legislative Committee of the John Knox Village Senate and
the FLiCRA Committee will combine efforts to bring information so
that you may vote wisely.
We have scheduled General Meetings in the Auditorium on the
following dates with these related topics:
Aug. 11 at 2 p.m., we will discuss “Potential Candidates” as
part of our candidate’s forum.
Sept. 8 at 1 p.m., the League of Women Voters will speak on
general election information.
Oct. 13 at 2 p.m., during a Town Hall meeting we will discuss
candidates who are on the ballot.
Please mark your calendar accordingly.
—Rudy Frei, President, JKV Chapter 26, VT 913
—Carol Frei, Chair of the JKV Senate Legislative Committee, VT-913
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John Knox Village of Florida Foundation, Inc.
Take Joy in Being Part of the Story.
You Can Direct Distributions from Your
IRA or Retirement Accounts
to a Qualified Charity
William Sullivan
Foundation Vice President
Just when you thought that Congress
was so mired in gridlock that they were
incapable of passing any meaningful legislation that would help average Joes like us,
they actually do get something done, if just
not to prove us wrong.
This year Congress made permanent
your ability to make a tax-free gift from
your qualified retirement plan and IRA.
While at first glance this might not sound
like such a big deal, it is actually a very
handy tool for seniors, the most generous
and giving generation in our country.
You probably remember when your
accountant first told you about the dreaded
Minimum Required Distribution (MRD).
He explained that you had been saving for
retirement for years putting your money in
a tax deferred retirement account.
Deferring the tax allowed your retirement funds to grow at a faster rate. He
reminded you, however, that this was a
deferral and not forgiveness of taxes. In
order to insure that taxes were ultimately
paid on these retirement funds, the government structured a MRD for seniors
over the age of 70½.
Once you reach this
age you are required to
withdraw an amount
that equals or exceeds
the amount set by an
IRS actuarial chart
based upon your then
age. This distribution
is mandatory and fully
taxable as income—
unless the withdrawal is
from a Roth IRA.
Well, that’s only fair.
The government gave
you a break to help you save so it’s time to
pay the piper. But the rub comes in when
you really don’t need to spend the retirement funds because you have enough other
assets which will not generate taxes as you
spend them.
So Congress, feeling your pain, has
decreed that you can direct distributions
from your IRA or other qualified retirement accounts to a qualified charity. The
amount so directed will be credited against
your annual MRD and will not be taxed as
income.
So, let’s say that you annually donate
$5,000 to your church, university or favorite charity such as John Knox Village, but
don’t itemize your deductions on your
annual federal tax return. In this case utilizing this direct transfer is ideal for you. You
have fulfilled your charitable intent and got
an added bonus of not paying taxes on the
$5,000 withdrawn from qualified retirement funds.
You can make as many charitable gifts
as you please as long as they go directly
from the plan’s custodian to the charity and
don’t exceed $100,000. Distributions that
go to you, regardless of how they are ultimately used, are taxable to you. Naturally,
funds directed to charities are not available
for the charitable deduction since they have
avoided taxes. Congress stopped short of
allowing the double-dip.
Nothing makes a person feel better than
giving and the aim of the John Knox Village Foundation is to assist you in giving
smart. We can help you maximize your gift
giving through tax planning and assist you
in focusing on your areas of interest.
Philanthropy is a joy but smart and
thoughtful giving can also be challenging.
Your Foundation is here to take the work
out of giving and leave the joy to you.
Stop in and see the Foundation’s Executive
Director Nanette Olson in the Foundation’s
office on the first floor of Cassels Towers or
give her a call at 954-784-4757.
–William Sullivan
Your tax-deductible donation will help the JKV Foundation carry on its mission of service.
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WELLNESS UPDATE
Environmental Wellness Makes a World of Difference
When discussing wellness, the primary
thought tends to focus on the body’s
physical ability to exercise and how
strong our muscles are. While strength and
endurance are very important components
to physical health, complete wellness is
more than how much weight we can lift or
how long we can walk on the treadmill.
Dynamic health conditions extend to the
Seven Dimensions of Wellness. Along with
physical wellness, the other six elements
that complete the wellness wheel include
social, emotional, spiritual, occupational,
intellectual, and environmental.
Each of the seven dimensions is equally important to the next and captures the
full vision of total health wellness. The
main focus for this article will be the benefits and importance of environmental
wellness.
According to the International Council
on Active Aging (ICAA), the definition of
environmental wellness is the ability to
make a positive impact on our surrounding environment. The ability to recognize
the influence we have on the quality of the
air, water, and land: Having respect for the
recourses given to us and choosing green
methods that re-use and recycle valuable
materials.
The quality of the environment has a
direct effect on our day-to-day routine and
determines whether we engage in outdoor
physical activity. For example, polluted air,
extreme ultraviolet radiation from the sun,
exposure to toxic chemicals, and secondhand smoke can make exercising difficult,
not to mention dangerous.
Exposure to these negative extremes
may cause cardiovascular and respiratory
damage, and other chronic conditions. The
environment determines the state of our
total well-being, which is why it is important to take the necessary steps to protect
the earth not only for our benefit, but for
future generations.
Protecting our environment can be
viewed as a very enormous task. After
all, the earth is so vast, where in the
world would we begin? The first step is to
acknowledge that everything we do leaves
a permanent carbon footprint on our planet.
There are several simple and convenient
ways to limit our consumption and
conserve energy. Here are some examples:
• Make recycling bins ready and
available for disposable items such as
newspapers and magazines
• Buy recycled paper and batteries
• Reuse you coffee cup
• Turn off the tap while brushing
your teeth and washing your hands
• Fix leaky faucets and pipes in the
house
• Take a shower instead of a bath
• Wash only full loads of laundry
and dishes
• Turn off the television and computer when you’re not using them
• Use energy efficient light bulbs
• Walk and ride a bike instead of
driving
• Carpool with others to save on gas
and lower emissions.
There are so many benefits of environmental wellness. Just being outside
on a beautiful sunny day can brighten up
one’s mood. Studies have shown that older
adults who spend time in the sunlight can
reduce illness and improve health.
Research at the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem found
that people who spend time outdoors every
NUTRITION NOTES
This Beet Helps You Rediscover Your Roots
How many times have you
heard: “Eat your beets they are
good for you?” If you have,
you are not alone and like
many of us, you either have a
love or hate relationship with
beets.
It turns out that beets are
highly nutritious and are
cardiovascular health-friendly
root vegetables. Certain unique
pigment antioxidants in the
root, as well as in its top-greens,
have been found to offer
protection against coronary artery disease
and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within
the body, and have anti-aging effects.
Beets are the perfect low calorie
vegetable, providing only 45 kilocalories
per 3.5 ounces, contain zero cholesterol
and only a small amount of fat. Their
nutritional benefits come particularly from
fiber, vitamins, minerals, and unique plantVillage Voice August 2016
derived anti-oxidants.
Beets are an excellent source of folates
(Vitamin B), necessary for DNA synthesis
within the cells. Cooking beets for a long
period of time may lower their folate level,
so eat them raw or be sure to not over-cook
them for best results.
Beets are also known to be rich in
Vitamin C and Vitamin A, needed to
maintain healthy mucus membranes
and skin, and are essential for good
vision. Lastly, this root is rich in
B-complex vitamins such as niacin
(B-3), pantothenic acid (B-5),
pyridoxine (B-6) and minerals such
as iron, manganese, copper and
magnesium.
Here are some tips to prepare and
cook beets. First scrub and wash the
roots in clean running water before
use in order to remove sand, soil, and
dirt. Peel the tough outer layer using a
vegetable peeler.
Cut the root into chunks, squares,
or thin slices as you may desire. They can
be eaten raw in salads, steamed, pickled,
juiced and boiled. If you would like to try
this new vegetable, but are not sure how it
may interact with any medications you are
taking, call your physician and clarify any
contraindications. Enjoy rediscovering
your roots!
–Wendy Chuy, NDTR
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Summertime Living at
John Knox Village is HOT
A Happy Hour co-sponsored with Wellness, Marketing and our Catering Services befitting
this time of year was hot, hot, hot. From roasted pig to frozen drinks, island dancing to
steel band music, it was a fun and food-filled wonderful afternoon.
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Mae Boggs
Nicholas Chaparos
Willism Hawkins
Mary Louise Miller
Olga Nowak
Grace Shepperly
John Walker
Donations To The Village
Donations received during the month of June
To John Knox Village
Employee Scholarship Fund
Cason, Ernest & Maude
through the Cason Trust
Hyatt, Jane
Johnson, Charles
in memory of Martha Johnson
Knowles, Lee & Jackie
Kuntz, Barbara
Lamberton, Chris
Mayforth, Joan
through the Estate of Joan Mayforth
Mertz, Harriet
Unrestricted Fund
Cobb, Elizabeth A.
To John Knox Village Foundation
Benevolent Endowment Fund
Cuddy, Joyce & James
Michel, Irene & Fred
through the Michel Trust
Chapel/Village Centre Maintenance
Fund
Goodell, Georgia & Chick
Charlotte Symonds Fund
Hyatt, Jane
Maggie Goetz Birds Fund
Hyatt, Jane
Mandeville, Rhea
Urbina, Rose
Milanovich Health Center Garden
Fund
Milanovich, Rosie & Bob
Richard, Gloria
Resident Assistance Fund
The Woodlands Fund
Al-Anon
Bednarcik, Wendy
Broaddus, Don
Conaty, Patricia & James
Eccleston, Jean
Gene Kaufman Architect PC
Goodell, Georgia & Chick
Haun, Twylah & David
Hood, Tina
in memory of Sidney Hood
Hyatt, Jane
Johnson, Charles
in memory of Martha Johnson
Kaufman, Beth & Steven
Knowles, Lee & Jackie
Lamberton, Chris
Loree, Sally & Paul
Matthews, Nancy Lee
McDermott, Mary Sue
Murphy, Fran
Norton, Dorothy
in honor of Arnie Nielsen
Norton, Dorothy
in honor of David Haun
Olson, Nanette & Mark
Phillips, Shirley
in memory of Morris Richstone
Rayner, Mark
Rosua, Odalys
Stryker, Gerald & Carol Dumond
Totura, June
Toshiko Inouye Fund
Harrison, Fran
in memory of Sue Miller
Transportation Fund
Jones, Rita
in memory of Olga Nowak
Mertz, Harriet
Sams, Harriett
Unrestricted Fund
Gambino, Madeline & Raymond
Higgins, Suzanne
in memory of Joan Jean
Huizenga, Jack
Meli, Theresa & Paul
Stephens, Elinor
Wellness Park Fund
Audet, Karen & Pierre
Barton, Diane & Bob
Bate, Doris
Boomhower, Gaile & Carl
Brown, Ruth & James
Bowling, Marilyn
Cleveland, Dorothy
Davis, Dee & Ron
Deinhardt Family
Fee, Ann
Frei, Carol & Rudy
Horn, Virginia
Hyatt, Jane
Johns, Nancy
Lamberton, Chris
McMaster, Steven
Miller, Sue
Neuberger, Phyllis
Olson, Nanette & Mark
St. Martin, Sondra
Townsend, Sam
Urbina, Rose
White, Sharon
Wigle, Emma Louise
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Sleepover Offers Chance to ‘Live the Building’
In some cases it may have been awhile since their last sleepover, but these residents look eager for the night.
Call it a test run. A sleepover. Pajama
Knox Village Board of Directors, likened
Attendees rose Saturday morning
party or even a shakedown exercise fit
“Live the Building” to a preparatory exfor breakfast and met for a “scorecard”
for a cruise ship. It was in a large part an
ercise that military and cruise ships go
meeting, “an opportunity for everyone
enjoyable evening with food and friends,
through when embarking for the first time.
to debrief and share their experience in a
staff members, Board members and resi“What we’re doing tonight is conductLearning Circle about the positive expedents who gathered to bond while trying
ing a shakedown cruise at The
out the new place—The Woodlands.
Woodlands,” he said. “We are goOne other thing the night was called
ing to simulate residents coming
was “Live the Building.”
here and give the staff the opporDeborah Magno, a Registered Nurse
tunity to practice and provide their
working the 3 to 11 p.m. shift at the new
service that they begin for real
skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitawhen we begin to populate The
tion center said: “Tonight, we are going to
Woodlands with actual residents.”
The schedule for the
sleepover was packed
with team-building exercises. Guests gathered
for a meet and greet and
then headed to the long
tables in the kitchen for
“convivium.”
“We don’t eat scattered across [the Woodlands],” added Erik Nenortas, Meaningful Life
Manager. “We have a Resident Board Members Carol Kamman and
large table of about 16 or Boots Maurer enjoy convivium with Chairman of
17 people, and we are go- the Board Paul Simpson.
ing to eat as one.”
Following a dinner of good
riences and anything that can be tweaked
Shahbazims prepare several glasses for some of the
food,
good
friends
and
good
conand fixed before we have the true open“grape juice” to be enjoyed during the sleepover.
versation, residents, employees
ing,” Erik added.
and guests conducted test-run
Mark Rayner, Director of Health Serbe doing a practice run of passing medicaactivities including mock admissions and
vices at John Knox Village, concluded that
tion.
nurse call shower routines. Attendants
The Woodlands’ comparison to resort liv“The Shahbaz (caregiver) team will be
gathered at 10 p.m. for a Learning Circle
ing is not hyperbole.
cooking, serving and providing care to the
to discuss expectations.
“The beds were very comfortable in my
guests here. We’re going to have a really
“We are going to the table, and everyprivate room with private bath, and it truly
good time, working all together, getting to
one has an opportunity to speak,” Erik
felt like staying in a fine hotel,” he said.
know each other and learning the routines
said. “No one can cross-talk. When I’m
“Since the sleepover we have certainly
we need to do.”
done speaking, I pass the talking stick to
enjoyed having our rehab guests and John
Paul Simpson, Chairman of the John
the next person, and they have the floor.”
Knox Village residents move in.”
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In Case You Missed It ...
After Broward County Mayor Marty Kiar (bottom left) was guest speaker at a recent John Knox Village Rotary Club dinner, fellow Rotarian and resident David
Haun (bottom right) invited Hizzoner to tour our new Woodlands. Mayor Kiar
was joined during his visit by President Gerry Stryker, Cristina Rodriguez, Kandice Robinson, Mark Rayner, Bill Pickhardt and Monica McAfee.
Anne Ellett, a leader in gerontology and quality of life
experiences for those living with dementia, spent a
week at JKV speaking with
residents and staff on the importance of socialization for
people with dementia.
Our Catering Team of Susanne Russell and Chantale Pierre played hostesses with the “mostesses”
when the Commerce Club of Fort Lauderdale came
to JKV. Susanne and Chantale belong to that outside organization and wanted to show them how
nicely our team can provide catering services. They
are shown with fellow club member and electrical
contractor Al Siefert.
During a recent Forum, Resident Tom McKay shared his experiences from attending
the Annual Conference for the International Council on Active Aging and his visit to
Moorings Park—a life plan community in
Naples.
Scoutmaster Terry Trent brought Boy Scouts
Dirk Johnston, Wyatt Lavorie, Skylar Boyden and
Tristan Irons from Troop 208 of Fort Lauderdale to
JKV to participate in our Flag Day ceremonies. The
Matthew Sabatella and his Rambling String Band offered his special brand of patriotic youngsters helped retire a number flags that flew
tunes during our Fourth of July celebration.
proudly over the campus for the past year.
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support the residents of John Knox Village
and the surrounding community.
Individualized care in your home to enhance
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Evening at the Beach
Thursday, August 18
Travel to the Atlantic Boulevard beachfront. Enjoy sitting at the
“Great Lawn” area, walk the pier or grab a snack. The pickup time
starts at 4 p.m. The first Village shuttle returning to John Knox Village
will leave the beach area at 5:30 p.m. The last shuttle will return to
the campus at 6:30 p.m. Please call (954) 783-4039 for reservations.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy:’
A Superhero Film With
Emotional Resonance
Far from August Dump Month Film Fare
August is considered a
“dump month” for Hollywood.
A time when the studios release
turkeys that have more limited
commercial and box office appeal. Anyone remember “Ricki
and the Flash” or “Sinister 2?”
These films were released
last August, and, if seeing Meryl Streep as an aging rock star
wannabe is not your cup of tea,
then you are probably not alone.
September, January and February are also considered dump
month, but August has actually turned out some blockbusters. “Rise of
the Planet of the Apes” and “Inglourious Basterds” were well-received
August releases from years past that raked in some dough.
The August box office champ (through 2015) is Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” about a ragamuffin superhero team rampaging
through a faraway galaxy. “Guardians” was released August 1, 2014
and earned $94 million domestically and a whopping $333 million total
by the end of its run.
If Superman and his Spandex are just too square for you, you’ll like
“Guardians,” its band of misfits and oddballs cracking wise.
Chris Pratt stars as interstellar bandit Peter Quill or “Star-Lord,” his
nom de guerre that he wishes more people would call him by. Quill was
abducted by aliens as a child and has mommy issues that Screenwriter
Nicole Perlman and Director Peter Gunn personify in a 1980’s relic – a
portable cassette player with headphones that the scofflaw wise guy
ironically cherishes.
The narrative drive of “Guardians of the Galaxy” is Quill’s pursuit
of the film’s MacGuffin, an all-powerful orb that is also pursued by the
dastardly evil Krill, as well as other outlaws that soon join Quill.
Zoe Saldana plays the green-skinned orphan assassin Gamora who
develops a soft spot for Quill. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
distributed the film, and it wouldn’t be complete without an anthropomorphic character. In this case, we have Rocket, a fast-talking, wisecracking, genetically engineered raccoon who is an ace with weapons
and technology, but sensitive to slights. Dave Bautista plays Dax the
Destroyer, a rage case set on avenging the death of his family, and Vin
Diesel voices Groot, a tree-like humanoid with limited vocabulary.
Guardians is a superhero film with the typical fare of guns, explosions and fight sequences. The film captures the Marvel Midas touch
of imbuing superhuman characters with everyday human angst. Think
Spiderman, who can scale walls, but is forever Peter Parker, the nerdy
orphan trying to find his place in the world.
The Guardians begin their journey as emotionally stunted loners.
In the end, they come together and find friendship and purpose in their
mission to protect the orb. As Quill observes, rallying the team when
they are about to quit, the five “losers” have “found something inside”
themselves and need to press on.
“Guardians of the Galaxy” is far from low-grade August dump
month movie fare, and it might be a good choice for grandchildren who
will be amazed by the nifty special effects, but also in tune with the
story of superheros who are capable of great feats and emotional maturity as well.
It could be a promotion, being newly hired or recognized for years of dedicated service. John Knox Village
would not run as smoothly as it does without our special employees. The Village Voice is pleased to recognize
some new and familiar faces!
These devoted staff members were recently recognized for their years of service to our residents.
They are for 10 Years service: Anne Carrico (Home Health Agency); Mary Ann Kofoed (Home Health
Agency); Sheri Martin (Dining Services); 15 Years: Francia Grizales (Housekeeping); Anne Content
(Health Center); Jean Eccleston (CFO); 20 Years: Amertil Clairissaint (Grounds Maintenance); 25
Years: Paul Balladarsch (Renovations). Congratulations and John Knox Village thanks you!!!
Kandice Robinson, Woodlands
Community Liaison, now
reports to Marketing Director
Monica McAfee. If you know
anyone who needs rehabilitation care feel free to contact
Kandice.
Kristie Lenahan has been
hired as a Marketing Department Life Plan Consultant
Rob Seitz has been promoted to Marketing & Communications Manager
Cristina Rodriguez, Woodlands Admissions Coordinator, now reports to Marketing
Director Monica McAfee. If
you know anyone who needs
rehab care contact Cristina.
Chris Fleury has been
promoted to Sales &
Inventory Manager
Welcome back Bill Moll.
It’s good to see you on
campus again!
President Gerry Stryker and Plant Operations Director
Thom Price honored Amertil Clairissaint for his 20 years
of service at JKV.
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“The 36 Hour Day,” when he suggests that “memory
care” is far too narrow a label for the services and supports that are likely to help older adults and their families
live and cope with dementia.
Certainly, memory loss is a huge and devastating part
of dementia, but dementia also dramatically affects how
a person functions and how that person perceives and
relates to the world.
Dr. Rabins encourages us to look at dementia as a
large constellation of issues and challenges, which can
vary from one individual to the next. Our care models
must recognize that each of those issues and challenges
require a unique, individualized approach from both clinicians and frontline staff.
Our approach to this transformation focuses on three
areas.
1- Physical: Living environments that support the
values of home and support the domains of well being.
2- Operational: How decisions are made that affect
the elders, fostering empowerment, how communication
occurs and conflict is resolved, creation of care partnerships and clear expectations set forth in care giving
responsibilities and performance measurements.
3- Personal: Both intra-personal (how we see people
living with dementia) and inter-personal (how we interact with and support them).
Using the “Seven Well-Being Domains,” developed
by Dr. Power, we have begun to see success through
deep knowing relationships that answer questions within each person’s life experience.
The Woodlands at
John Knox Village
NOW OPEN
The Woodlands at John Knox Village offers quality care and innovative
rehab services to our residents and the greater community.
Utilizing The Green House® model of care – Meaningful Life in a Real
Home with Empowered Staff – it features 12 Green House homes
with 144 private suites and bathrooms that surround a
hearth living room, family-style dining area and open kitchen.
Our Shahbazim create a loving environment and develop deep knowing
relationships with the guests to provide the best possible care.
In addition, visit our Fitness Center, Rejuvenate Spa services
and the new Palm Bistro.
(954) 247-5804
www.WoodlandsJKV.com
Join the Silver Scribers Class and learn how
to publish your own book. The class, offered
each month in 2016, is taught by Marty Lee, an
expert writer, publisher and photographer. The
next class will be Thursday, the 25th, at 9 a.m.
in the Cassels Tower Party Room. There is
no charge for the classes; just pay for printing
costs when your publication is finished. Call
Marketing to register at (954) 783-4040.
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WELLNESS UPDATE
day from the age of 70 to 77 have fewer
musculoskeletal pain, urinary incontinence and experience better sleep than
those who stayed indoors.
Getting outside can even fight depression and encourage social connections.
John Knox Village provides many opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and
experience environment wellness. Outdoor pathways make it easy to take a stroll
or ride a bike from one point to another.
Gardens are designed for residents to embrace nature’s beauty.
Lakes and waterfalls within the community are scenic and calming.
Residents and guests can watch and admire the vast array of exotic
birds, fishes and even spices within their natural habitat. Environment wellness is such an important concept to total health.
Our earth provides valuable resources needed to sustain us. Let’s
give back and do what we can today to care for our planet and limit
our consumption and energy. A few small changes today can make a
world of different tomorrow.
–Marsha Dixon, B.S , Fitness Processional
Welcome These Organizations
•Al-Anon
• American Cancer Society of Broward County
• Broward Health Imperial Point
• Broward Health North
• Broward Outpatient Medical Center
• Camp Boggy Creek
• CapTel® captioned telephones
• Daughters of the American Revolution
Fontenada Chapter
• THE GREEN HOUSE® Project
• Holy Cross Hospital
• Isings Travel
• JKV Rotary Chapter #80151
• Nova Southeastern University
• St. Benedict’s Preparatory School Alumni
• St. Henry Catholic Church
• St. Martin Episcopal Church
• Toastmaster International
Computer Help and
Training in your home.
Slow machines and most
problems solved.
Village References Available
95 4 -302-301 1
Inflation Fighter
Electrical cost per unit
June 2016.........$137.65 June 2015........ $142.13
Electrical cost per Kilowatt
June 2016.........0.08
June 2015........ 0.08
Water Bill
June 2016.........$28,410 June 2015........ $27,515
1–Identity: Is my story known and understood by my care partners?
2–Security: Do I feel safe in my surroundings and do I trust those
who provide my care?
3–Connectedness: Do I know my care partners? Do I feel like I
belong in my living space?
4–Autonomy: Do I have opportunities for choice and control
throughout the day?
5–Meaning: Are the daily activities meaningful to me? Are my
self- esteem and ability to care for others supported?
6–Growth: Do I have opportunities to experience life in all its
variety and to engage creatively with the world?
7–Joy: Is life celebrated with me? Am I loved?
Aging is inevitable, but aging well is not. Keeping the brain robust
is an essential part of health and a critical responsibility for all of us.
In my view, a willingness to make these changes represents our
best chance to do the most good when older adults and their families
find themselves most in need of our help.
This month represents my first year since Mom’s death and the
challenges she and our family faced daily with dementia. Dr. Daniel
C. Potts’ “Pillars of Personhood,” is a wonderful tribute to her and all
families that have cared for a loved one with dementia.
Each individual possesses and retains self-defining attributes
which are enduring, even in the face of dementia. These attributes
may be more difficult to identify when cognitive faculties are lost, but
still remain, nevertheless.
Learning about, and developing an appreciation for, these Pillars
of Personhood will aid in care delivery and relationship building.
With gratitude,
–Gerry Stryker
News from Marketing
delighted to share that Kristie Lenahan has joined the Sales Team as
a Life Plan Consultant. Kristie has many years of experience and has
already hit the ground running. Please make her feel welcome and
introduce yourself to her! See her pretty picture on page 27.
I am also delighted to share that after almost 30 years of service
at John Knox Village, Chris Fleury has been promoted to Sales and
Inventory Manager. Chris’ in-depth knowledge of our inventory is a
tremendous asset in expediting the renovation process.
In addition, Rob Seitz has been promoted to Marketing and Communications Manager and is leading the way in managing the communication process both on-and off-campus, as well as working
closely with the Executive Senate Communication Taskforce.
Look for additional streamlined outlets to better assist you with
being informed with the kind of up-to-date information which impacts
your daily life on campus.
As always, your feedback and support are immensely appreciated.
Please stay in touch . . . and keep cool.
Cheers,
–Monica McAfee
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when you visit the Pack & Ship Specialists
only at The UPS Store!
,
Call us to arrange a pick up of large items or multiple packages!
49 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
*10% off excludes postage
stamps and meter mail.
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ImportantResidentandFamilyLifeContactNumbers
ALLMAINTENANCEISSUES24HOURS/7DAYS/WEEK:(954)783-4030
ALLJOHNKNOXVILLAGEEMERGENCIES:(954)783-4054
WELLNESSNURSING:(954)783-4004
ACCOUNTING(Questionsaboutyourmonthlybill,callShirleyRegan) ...................................................(954)783-4048
ACTIVITIES(Questionsortosignupforupcomingprograms,callJudyDahl) ..........................................(954)783-4039
CARTSERVICE(Callforacartortobookalocalcartrip,callElsaBonilla)................................................(954)784-4733
CASSELSTOWERFRONTDESK…................................................................................................................(954)783-4036
DININGROOM(Forreservationsordelivery)...................................................................................... (954)783-4065
DIXIEGATE(SW6thStreetEntrance) .................................................................................................. (954)784-4732
FOUNDATION(Forquestionsaboutmakingdonations,callExecutiveDirectorNanetteOlson)............ (954)784-4757
HERITAGETOWERFRONTDESK......................................................................................................... (954)784-4737
HOUSEKEEPING(QuestionsregardingHousekeepingschedule,callLynnManolis).................................(954)784-4727
MAINGATE(SW3rdStreet,JohnKnoxVillageBlvd.Entrance) ............................................................. (954)783-4079
MAINTENANCE(Toreportamaintenanceissue,callLisaSouthards)................................................... (954)783-4030
PNCBANK(OpenMonday-Friday,9a.m.-noon,1p.m.-4p.m.)............................................................ (954)781-0816
REJUVENATE(SALON)(OpenMonday-Friday,8:30a.m.-4p.m.,andSaturdays,8:30a.m.-1p.m.) ....... (954)783-4013
RASCUROSITYSHOP(Tuesdays,9-11a.m.,Thursdays,2-4p.m.,andWednesdays,Furniture2-4p.m.)(954)784-4753
RESIDENTRELATIONS/SOCIALWORK(CallJoanneAvis)..........................................................................(954)783-4023
SWITCHBOARD/MAILINGSERVICES/CHANNEL92UPDATES(CallLynneHunt)......................................(954)783-4000
VILLAGEMART(OpenMonday-Friday,9a.m.-noon)........................................................................... (954)784-4760
VILLAGETOWERSFRONTDESK.......................................................................................................... (954)783-4056
WELLNESSNURSES(For24-houremergencycare/assessment)........................................................... (954)783-4004
WOODLANDS .................................................................................................................................... (954)247-5800
GetAcquainted–GetInvolved
JohnKnoxVillageResidentSenateOfficers(numberslistedinDirectory)
President:HarryA.Wood,Jr.............................................................................................................. HT1007
VicePresident:TomMcKay ................................................................................................................. HT403
Secretary:MargeHellgren ..................................................................................................................... SG648
Treasurer:DorothyCleveland ................................................................................................................CT611
AtLarge:JohnMandt............................................................................................................................VT1013
AtLarge:BobBarton ............................................................................................................................... LS317
AtLarge:MarciaEllington ...................................................................................................................... HT404
CommitteeChairs:
AdHocVolunteerCommittee:DianeandJohnDalsimer....................................................................... LS111
Communicator:BobBarton .................................................................................................................... LS317
DiningServices:MarleneMcGinn-Durkin.............................................................................................. HT304
Fiscal:BillZeiher..................................................................................................................................... HT214
GardensWest:JackieCork......................................................................................................................CT204
HealthCenter:JohnThompson ............................................................................................................. HT701
Legislative:CarolFrei ..............................................................................................................................VT913
Library:MarciaEllington ........................................................................................................................ HT404
LongRangePlanning:JanSpalding......................................................................................................... LS401
Operations:Building,GroundsandRenovations:DianeBarton ........................................................... LS317
Operations:ResidentServices:PeteAudet............................................................................................VT613
Wellness:EleanorSmith ......................................................................................................................... LS407
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Join us for an
Evening at the Beach on
Thursday, August 18
Enjoy sitting at the “Great Lawn” area of
the Atlantic Boulevard beachfront in Pompano Beach.
Walk the pier or grab a snack. Pickup time starts at 4 p.m.
The first Village shuttle returning to
John Knox will leave the beach area at 5:30 p.m.
The last shuttle returns to campus at 6:30 p.m.
Please call (954) 783-4039 for reservations.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
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