May 2016 - Tall Oaks Assisted Living

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N E W S L E T T E R
D A T E
May 2016
5/2
Sweet Signature Taste Test
5/3
Virginia Trip:
Color Me Mine
5/5
Cinco de Mayo Party
5/8
Mother’s Day Luncheon
& Concert
5/10
Lunch Bunch:
On the Border
5/16
Primary Voter Registration
5/17
Maryland Trip:
Catoctin Zoo
5/24
DC Trip:
Memorials Bus Tour
5/30
Memorial Day Concert
5/31
Bowtie Cinema Trip
IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 1: Cover Page
Page 2: Upcoming Events
Page 3: Photo Highlights
Page 4: Crossword Puzzle
Page 5: Humor Page
Page 6: Welcome
Page 7: Poetry Page
Page 8: Birthdays/Concierge Trips
Page 9: Word Search
Page 10: Administrators Corner
Page 11: Game Answer Key
Page 12: Important Phone Numbers
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday
5/1
2:30
One of our favorite pets is coming to say goodbye to the residents of Tall
Oaks. Come see Kira who will be visiting for the last time at our community.
Monday
5/2
1:30
Don’t miss out on our chocolate tasting hosted by Sweet Signature. We will
be heading to the shop in June to make our own chocolate.
3:30
After being here for 16 years, it’s time for our Activity Director, Jocelyn
Jackson to say goodbye. Join her for a farewell concert in the terrace
solarium.
Tuesday
5/3
10:30 If you like to make pottery, you don’t want to miss our trip to Color Me Mine
for a pottery class and lunch. The cost is $20.
Thursday
5/5
3:30
Friday
5/6
10:30 In-house vendor, Inge’s Items is back in the front lobby.
Sunday
5/8
11:30 Come celebrate our wonderful moms during our every popular Mother’s Day
Luncheon. Don’t forget to stay for a special concert performed by Karen
Devitt at 3:30.
Tuesday
5/10
11:30 In keeping with the Mexican theme we’re heading to lunch at On the Border.
The cost is $20-30 depending on what you order.
Sunday
5/15
2:30
The City Singers are here for the first time to perform a Spring concert.
Monday
5/16
1:30
Get ready for the primaries as they are approaching fast. If you haven’t
already, the Fairfax Voter Registration will be here.
Tuesday
5/17
10:00 Come see all the babies that were recently born at the Catoctin Zoo. The cost
is $10. Lunch is provided.
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo bash as we nosh on delicious Mexican treats
while listening and dancing to Latin music.
10:30 It’s Senior Citizen Day so we’re honoring all our residents.
The Harmony Musicians are here to perform a classical concert.
Saturday
5/21
2:30
Monday
5/23
10:30 History Alive is back to present a show about astronaut, Sally Ride.
Tuesday
5/24
10:30 In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day, we’re heading to DC to tour the
various military memorials.
Monday
5/30
3:30
Thomas Pandolphi is here to perform a special Memorial Day concert in
honor of all of our Veterans.
Tuesday
5/31
TBA
We’re heading to Bowtie Cinema for another current movie. Give us your
suggestions on what you’d like to see. The cost is $7 for a movie & popcorn.
RESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS
APRIL 2016
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Who knew you could make beautiful art work with corn flakes? The residents have been spreading their
wings trying new and unique arts & crafts and enjoying every minute playing with their food. Check out these
spectacular creations like April shower umbrellas, Easter eggs, Spring butterflies and more that are amazing
works of art.
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CARIBBEAN DREAM
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6. Jerk recipes come from here
7. Banana-like fruit
8. Swampy area
12. Type of bean
15. Tropical lizard
17. Country once known as British Honduras
19. San Juan is its capital
20. Resort islands near Florida
22. Islet
23. A language spoken in the Caribbean
26. Volcanoes may form these
27. Plant used to sooth burns
1. Largest Caribbean island
2. Small green lizard
3. Spiral shell
4. Long legged bird
5. Type of bat
9. Dangerous fish
10. Baking spice
11. Type of whale
12. Desert plant
13. Huge snake
14. Tropical cyclone
16. Robbers at sea
18. Popular crustacean
19. Coconut source
20. Triangle where boats disappear
21. Caribbean music
24. Coral formation
25. Wild swine
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HUMOR PAGE
White Hair
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes. She suddenly noticed that her mother
had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looked at her mom and
asked, “Why are some of your hairs white?” Her mom replied, “Well, every time you do something wrong
and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turn white.” The little girl thought about this revelation for a
while and then asked, “How come all of grandma’s hairs are white?”
Famous Mothers
Mary Mary Quite Contrary’s mother: I don’t mind you having a garden, Mary, but does it have to be growing
under your bed?
Mona Lisa’s mother: After all that money your father and I spent on braces, Mona, and that’s the biggest smile
you can give us?
Humpty Dumpty’s mother: If I’ve told you once I’ve told you a hundred times not to sit on that wall but would
you listen to me, Noooo!
Little Miss Muffet’s mother: Well, all I’ve got to say is if you don’t get off your tuffet and clean your room
there’ll be a lost more spiders around here.
Mary’s mother: I’m not upset that your lamb followed you to school, Mary, but I would like to know how he
got a better grade than you.
Goldilock’s mother: I’ll got a bill her for a busted chair from the Bear family. Do you know anything about
this Goldie?
Albert Einstein’s mother: Al, it’s your senior picture. Can’t you do something about your hair? Styling gel,
mousse, something …?
Thomas Edison’s mother: Of course I’m proud that you invented the lightbulb. Now turn off that light and get
to bed.
Babe Ruth’s mother: How many times have I told you to quit playing ball in the house. That’s the third
broken window this week.
Michelangelo’s mother: Can’t you paint on the walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is
to get that stuff off the ceiling?
George Washington’s mother: Next time I catch you throwing your money across the Potomac you can kiss
your allowance goodbye.
Paul Revere’s mother: I don’t care where you think you have to go, midnight is past your curfew.
Batman’s mother: It’s a nice car, Bruce, but do you realize how much the insurance is going to be?
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WELCOME WAGON
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Albert “Gil” Gillen is from South Bend,
Indiana. After receiving a Bachelors in
Management he worked in management. He
was also in the Army and Navy. Gil enjoys
Politics, westerns and various sports.
Edith Martin is from Jacksonville, Florida.
After school she worked as a Telephone
Operator. Edith enjoys pet visits, gardening and
listening to discussions and speakers.
Patrick Janes is from Detroit, Michigan. After
receiving a Bachelors in Accounting he worked
as a Chief Financial Officer. Pat enjoys playing
Poker and Scrabble, various sports and reading
magazines.
Phred Baumberger is from Washington,
Pennsylvania. After receiving a Masters in
Journalism he worked as a reporter for the LA
Times. He was also in the Navy. Phred is a
performer playing guitar, banjo and piano.
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POETRY PAGE
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Bedtime Kiss
O mothers so weary and discouraged, worn out with the care of the day
You often grow cross and impatient, complain of the noise and the play
For the day brings so many vexations, so many things gone amiss
But mother whatever may vex you, send the children to bed with a kiss
The dear little feet wander often, perhaps from the pathway of right
The dear little hands find new mischief to try you from morning till night
But think of the desolate mothers who’d give all the world for your bliss
And as thanks for your infinite blessings send the children to bed with a kiss
For some day their voice will not vex you, the silence will hurt you far more
You will long for the sweet childish voices, for a sweet childish face at the door
And to press a child’s face to your bosom you’d give all the world just for this
For the comfort twill bring in you sorrow, send the children to bed with a kiss
Jeep In The Mud
During training exercises the lieutenant who was driving down a muddy back road encountered another car stuck in
the mud with a red faced colonel at the wheel. “Your jeep stuck, sir?” asked the lieutenant as he pulled alongside.
“Nope,” replied the colonel coming over and handing him the keys, “but yours is.”
A Boy Named Sue
A guy was telling about a girl named Sue who disguised herself as a man and joined the army. “Wait,” said
his friend, “she’ll have to dress with the boys and shower with them too, won’t she?” “Sure,” replied the guy.
“Won’t they find out?” was the response. The guy shrugged, “Who’s gonna tell?”
My Mother’s Hands
Such beautiful hands, they're neither white nor small
And you, I know, would scarcely think that they were fair at all
I’ve looked on hands whose form and hue, a sculptor’s dream might be
Yet are those wrinkled aged hands more beautiful to me
Such beautiful hands though heart were weary and sad
These patient hands kept toiling on that the children might be glad
I always weep as looking back to childhood’s distant day
I think how those hands rested not when mine were at play
Such beautiful hands, they’re growing feeble now
For time and pain have left their mark on hands and heart and brow
Alas the nearing time and the sad day to me
When neath the daisies out of sight these hands will folded be
But oh beyond this shadowland where all is bright and fair
I know full well these dear old hands will palms of victory bear
Where crystal streams through endless years flow over golden sands
And where the old grow young again I’ll clasp my mother’s hands
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Resident Birthdays
Birthstone: Diamond, Flower: Sweet Pea, Colors: Red & Yellow
Zodiac: Aries (4/1-20) & Taurus (4/21-30)
5: Jean Muldowney
6: Peggy Darrin
8: Kathryn Rose
12: Matt Borg
12: Doris Lawrie
13: Gloria Macomber
14: Ruby Joyce
14: Joan Maher
16: Theresa Levinstone
19: Julia Lannen
24: Walter Meyer
24: Thomas Raphael
26: Lucien Gormont
26: Julie Ramsey
28: Margot Borg
28: Irwin Strassberg
29: Barbara Madgwick
CONCIERGE TRIPS
The Tall Oaks bus is available for personal use on Mondays from 9am—1pm and Fridays
from 9am to 4pm. The bus travels within a 5 mile radius and 24 hours advanced notice is
required.
Please call the front desk to arrange for a trip. All trips must be verified by the Director of
Nursing and/or the Director of Resident Relations before they are approved.
Instead of just heading out for doctor’s appointments, the bank and running errands though,
consider trying something fun.
The Reston Community Center has many great activities and events that are available to all
Reston residents. You can even head over to the Herndon Senior Center (they charge a small
fee) or take advantage of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) which offers free classes.
For more information about each activity, and/or to see a copy of the brochures for each of
the centers, please see Jocelyn in the activity office.
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Activities
It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I announce my resignation as Activity Director for Tall
Oaks Assisted Living. My last day will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016. It was an extremely difficult decision but
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to accept a new challenge and the chance for professional and personal
growth. I have been given the opportunity to be a manager at a Continuing Care Retirement Community in
Virginia where I will be providing quality of life activities, among other job responsibilities, to a wide
variety of Residents. I have not worked with some of these populations so I am looking to learn new skills,
knowledge and education to further my career in the healthcare field.
I have enjoyed serving the Tall Oaks Residents & family members during my 16 years at Tall Oaks and
consider all of you to be my extended family and friends. You will be deeply missed. Perhaps I can come
back in the future to do concerts and/or lectures for the community. Best wishes always!
Sincerely,
Jocelyn
Dietary
Mother's Day is upon us. What a special day, and we have so many wonderful mothers here at Tall
Oaks. The Dietary department is gearing up for a very special Mother's Day brunch, May 8th from 11:15 am
to 1:00 pm. We were at capacity last year and just ask that you put in your reservations early at the front
desk. Family is the best medicine, and my staff and myself always love to see visiting family members.
When I think of my Mother, what stands out the most is her chocolate chip cookies. I was fortunate that my
Mother stayed home with us until we went to elementary school, then she went back to work at the town's
Park and Recreation department as an assistant. As a special treat, she would make us the cookies, hot and
fresh from the oven. The smell would fill the house, and when she would call us in from playing outside,
there was nothing more inviting. Here is a poem that I remember reciting to my mom.
"M" is for the million things she gave me,
"O" means only that she's growing old,
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for her heart of purest gold;
"E" is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be,
Put them all together, they spell "MOTHER," a word that means the world to me.
Happy Dining.
Chef Robert McKeon
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
TALL OAKS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Patty Canas
Christian Koval
Reenu Gill
Terry Gross
Nancy Guccione
Kathleen Harwell
Barbara Lear
Robert McKeon
Alberta Momoh
Yvonne Reese
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Maintenance
Director of Activities
Director of Admissions & Marketing
Director of Resident Relations
Office Manager
Executive Director
Executive Chef
Director of Nursing
Director of Community Relations
OTHER IN-HOUSE NUMBERS
2nd Floor Nurses Station
4th Floor Nurses Station
Barber/Beauty Shop
Genesis Rehabilitation
Health Clinic
Receptionist
Rose Memory Care Center
Terrace Solarium
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430 (Open on Thursdays & Fridays)
703 481-0528
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