Neighborhood News - November 2014

LABELING CLOTHING
Family members…. Please remember that any new clothing brought
into the facility for your loved one needs to be taken to the unit clerks
to be labeled before putting them away in the closet or drawers.
Homewood at Frederick
November 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
A Newsletter For Our Residents and Their Families
Beauty Shop Gift Certificates– make great Holiday Gifts!!
The Neighborhood News IS ON THE WEB!
It is posted on Homewood’s website for family and friends to read!
Go to www.homewood.com. At the “location” line, select Frederick MD.
Scroll down to “About Us” and click on “News.”
Scroll down to see the selections for “Crumland Farms Newsletters.”
Click on The Neighborhood News issue that you want to view.
(Be patient while it downloads; then scroll down, page by page, to read.)
Have you read about that picture of the Washington Redskin on Ron and Sally’s door? See Jottings column.
7407 WILLOW ROAD
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Contact us at (301) 644-5600
www.Homewood.com
Autumn is a second spring,
When every leaf is a flower.
-Albert Camus
One of the classes offered to Woodlands residents is called Art Inspiration. They meet monthly with
Beth Schrider guiding them as they sit around a long table in the Activity Room being inspired by
some work of art or some unusual technique that Beth has discovered and brought to them.
Recently, the meeting coming up was announced on the daily activity sheet as “Uncommon
Supports”. In this case, “supports” means what you are painting ON. Common supports might be
canvas, wood, a wall, etc. Uncommon supports might be newspaper pages, book pages, music
records, computer discs, found objects and just about anything you get your hands on. For the class
on this day, the uncommon supports were newspaper pages, which Beth and her assistant Michelle
cut out in the shape of
leaves — and had
them ready for class
members
as they
gathered around the
table.
Each person
had a sheet of paper
with those lines from
Camus printed in the
center. Each one also
had a pile of 12 leaves
and were told “think
of the lines of poetry
and then paint these
leaves in any way you
wish.” All hues of
watercolors
were
available to everyone,
and the painting began.
The
leaves
were
becoming flowers as the
newspaper
was
colored in whatever way
the individual painter
chose.
The leaves
were glued in a circle,
forming a wreath around
the lines of poetry.
Any
questions
the
participants had about
doing this or that, using
this color or that color
or any other subject they
brought up, Beth’s
answer was “however you choose”. The class members were given absolute freedom of choice and
the resulting wreaths were a thing of beauty. No two were exactly alike. Thus, eight residents of
the Woodlands were proud of eight unique wreaths. The wreaths are now framed under glass and
they have been hung in the Woodlands Gallery. If you want a refreshing view of autumn, walk
through the gallery, and look especially at these wreaths. - MK Kidder
Nichols’ Notes
Eric T. Nichols,
Executive Director
It is hard to believe that we are down to the final two months of 2014. This year has really flown
by. I have heard from many of you that time does not slow down as we get older; it just keeps
picking up speed. How true!
Sometime later this month, or the first of next month, we will begin work in the Health Care Center
to install a sprinkler system in the attic in the Meadows area. The attic there was built 14 years ago
with specially treated wood and gypsum board. This special treatment would prevent it from ever
catching fire and was approved at the time of construction. CMS has since made a change to the
regulations; now all attics within a nursing home must have a sprinkler system in them regardless of
the materials used in the construction of the attic. When the sprinkler work begins, it will take
approximately one month to a month and a half to complete. Most of the materials for this project
will be inserted through an opening that will be made on the outside of two of the wings that will go
directly into the attic space of the Health Care Center, thus preventing having to haul piping,
equipment and other supplies through our hallways.
If you look to the west of our campus, you see the beginnings of The Lodge at Willow Ponds. The
stairwells and the elevator shafts are coming out of the ground and various steel beams are going
into place for the building. Willow Road work continues in the area of the bypass. Within a few
weeks, that work will be completed and the next section of Willow Road will begin upgrades. This
section includes the area in front of our apartments and west cottages. Please be aware that Willow
Road will be a one-lane road in this area as work is being completed.
Thanksgiving will be here in a few weeks and we have a lot to be thankful for here at Homewood at
Frederick. New residents have moved onto our campus as we continue to grow. Our co-workers
are providing excellent service and care across our campus. Our reputation in Frederick is second
to none. Thanks to everyone who makes our campus at Homewood at Frederick a special place to
call home and to come to work each day. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Meadows Activity Staff at Homewood
Cathy Stull
PEGGY HOPKINS
Peggy Hopkins has worked at Homewood for 9 years as the Activity Coordinator for Meadows and
Meadows Court. Prior to joining the staff at Homewood Peggy worked in long term care for 24
years beginning her career as an aide. She is certified as an Activity Director and has taken the
MEAP 90 hour certification test to obtain this level of certification. Peggy will hold the position of
Vice President with the Maryland Activity Coordinators Society for the next 2 years.
Peggy’s days are very diverse as she spends time interviewing residents for the activity portion of
the MDS, planning and implementing activities for Meadows and Meadows Court, hiring entertainers, planning outings for residents, writing care plans and attending care plan meetings. She also
supervises a staff of two Meadows Activity Assistants, Teresa Groff and Connie Stevens.
Peggy shares that with the changes of short term residents in her area she is currently focusing on
making sure these residents have the resources to be able to continue to do independent activities
which they would normally be doing at home. She would like families to know that staying busy
by doing activities keeps the body and mind refreshed.
One of Peggy’s favorite quotes is:
“Activities purpose is not to kill time,
but to make time live.
Not to keep a person occupied,
but to keep him or her refreshed.
Not to offer an escape from life,
but to provide a discovery of life.”
TERESA GROFF
Nursing Competency Fair
Vicki Keriakos, DON
Thursday, October 30th was a long but fun day for the nurses, CMA’s and GNA’s
of Homewood’s health care center. The nursing administration team put together
stations for each discipline to be tested in daily skills that they are required to
know. The nurses went through 5 stations; IV recertification, documentation,
wound identification, medication pass and food safety. The CMA’s went through
5 stations; Vital signs, transfers, weights, food safety and medication pass. The
GNA’s went through 4 stations; vital signs, transfers,
weights and food safety. The results from this testing
will help us determine what addition education is needed to help our
coworkers be the best at what they do. The competency fair will become a
yearly event with different stations depending on what we feel the staff/
resident needs are at the time. The staff that attended was entered in a
drawing for the chance to win 1 of 8 door prizes.
Teresa Groff has served as Activity Assistant in Meadows/Meadows Court for a year and half and
helps to plan and lead one-on-one and group activities. She is actively involved with Sittercize,
wellness workouts, crafts and group games like bingo. Teresa is especially looking forward to this
upcoming year as individual activity stations will be introduced that can be utilized by the residents
on their own or with help from an Activity staff member. She would like the families and residents
to know that she is committed to making the residents’ days pleasant and interesting, enabling them
to interact with staff and fellow residents in a positive way.
CONNIE STEVENS
Connie Stevens is a new Activity Assistant in Meadows/Meadows Court and joined the Homewood
team about 3 months ago. She also helps with one-on-one group activities and group games. She
especially enjoys helping with Court Club two times a week where focus is placed on games, music
and singing. The residents’ enjoyment during this time brings great pleasure to Connie. She would
like families to know that she is committed to keeping residents active and entertained.
SISTERS’ DAY WITH THE AMISH
Cathy Stull
HOMEWOOD AUXILIARY
Loberta Staley
I spent an October week outside New Holland, PA with my English friends,
Joann and Ed, and my Old Order Amish friends, Leah and John. East Earl
Township that houses New Holland was filled with harvested pumpkins,
gourds, fall flowers and homegrown vegetables. Every Amish farm was
filled with men cutting and raking hay, fertilizing their fields and bringing
down their field corn. Stands with handmade signs at the ends of almost all
the farm lanes offered homemade jams and jellies, perennial bedding
plants, pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn.
I counted down the days until arriving at Leah’s home to participate in the
Amish women’s custom of “Sister’s Day” which is organized for a myriad
of reasons in their community. It centers on an important task that needs to
be completed for one of the women…sometimes a spring cleaning project, Thanks to Dotte Derrick
sometimes a quilting project, sometimes for a young bride who has moved for permission to photointo her new home and needs the help of more experienced home graph the “Amish Country “figurine.
keepers. This Sisters’ Day was to prepare a two-year layette for one of
Leah’s granddaughters who was expecting her first child. Amish families
carefully pass down clothing from one child to the next; however, when the young families are
preparing for their first child, they don’t yet have anything to reuse from older children. At such
times the older women in the community gather to make sure that the new baby has all that it will
need.
On a cool fall morning at about 8:00 am, I arrived at Leah’s house, along with my English friend,
Joann, and about 40 Amish women. Everyone was carrying something…portable sewing
machines, covered dishes, pitchers of iced tea. Almost everyone had a sewing basket. As we all
came through the door, there were many greetings, smiles and hugs. Leah had set up long tables
around the outside of the walls of her home and downstairs in her summer kitchen. And so the day
began, lasting for over eight hours, as 40 women pinned patterns, cut, sewed and pressed baby
clothing in various sizes. My job was to sew little hooded nightgowns with drawstrings at the
bottom. During the entire day, wonderful visiting took place; concerns and joyous news were
expressed for friends and neighbors. Several times I glanced around the room and wondered if I
were dreaming of being among all of these charming Amish women or if it was really happening. I
truly forgot that I was “different” from the rest of the group. Of course, all of those covered dishes
and homemade goodies were gone by the end of the day!
Leah’s husband, John, stepped in just once during the day to share a humorous imitation of the
groaning sound of the household generator; he said that he had never had so many sewing
machines hooked to it at the same time! One of the women had made a card that all of us signed to
convey our best wishes for a healthy new baby. As we left, each woman placed her bundle of
sewing in a large trunk at the door and the card was placed on top. John loaded the trunk onto his
carriage, and he delivered the trunk to the new mom. Like my vacation, it was filled with kindness,
generosity and joy!
The annual Auxiliary membership meeting was
September 23, beginning with a breakfast buffet
and followed by two keynote speakers, Tracey
McIntyre and Audrey Scanlan-Teller, from the
National Museum of Civil War Medicine in
Frederick, who presented "Women Soldiers in
the Civil War." Funds were approved to
replenish the hospitality carts and support the
Homewood bingo games, the harpist at the
Gratitude Circle and seasonal decorations for
the residents.
The Auxiliary's fifth annual raffle and tea was
October 10, co-chaired by Auxiliary members
Peggy Chaney and Lauren Burton.
The
"Back to School" raffle items included the Bose
Wave Radio System won by Otts Kassakatis;
the heirloom afghan won by Elaine Harp; the
Swarovski crystal and rose quartz necklace
handcrafted by Ruanna Kutchak won by Sue
Hoffman; and the basket handcrafted by
Auxiliary member Diana Corl won by
Madalean Darby. Local businesses donated
door prizes.
The Auxiliary will sponsor "Breakfast with
Mrs. Claus" on December 4 in the Cafe with
live Christmas music.
SUCCESS PROGRAM
Cathy Stull, Volunteer Coord.
Homewood is pleased to welcome members of
the Frederick County Public Schools’ Success
Program, Lucas and Stephen, and their
program advisors to our volunteer program.
The Success Program is a secondary transition
education program designed for students, ages
18-21, who are pursuing a Maryland State
Certificate of Completion. Students placed in
the Success Program have completed at least
four years in a comprehensive high school,
have had work experience and exhibit the
potential for employment. Students learn
skills for daily independent living, increase
their functional academic skills and are
exposed to the world of work by developing
vocation skills.
Lucas and Stephen will volunteer five days
each week, 9:00-11:00 am, in Homewood’s
Laundry Department under the guidance of
Maxine Pearson and her staff. They will help
with laundry folding and delivery each day.
Please extend a warm Homewood welcome
when you see Lucas and Stephen!
IPODS NEEDED!!!
If you have old iPod Nanos or iPod Shuffles
that you no longer use, please consider
donating them to our new Music and
Memories Program. Contact Julie Norris
301-644-5639. This program is expanding .
Look for more info in the December issue.
RESIDENT PROFILE: CLIFF AND DOTTIE HARRISON.
Shirley Erdmanis
Cliff and Dottie met in 1951 as fellow students just
before Cliff graduated from Upsala College in East
Orange, NJ. Dottie (Lilja), from Minnesota, had moved
to Washington, DC, with her family in 1941. Cliff lived
in Ridgewood, NJ when they met. They were married in
Washington in 1952 and eventually had four children, two
sons and two daughters.
Dottie worked in New York City prior to marrying Cliff,
by then a probation officer in Newark and later in
Washington, DC. With Dottie’s encouragement, he
enrolled in Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington.
After he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree, he
was appointed to serve a Methodist church near
Annapolis.
Eventually, Cliff pastored four additional churches, in Norrisville, Catonsville, Glenelg and
Bethesda, all in Maryland, before retiring in 1993. During his years in Catonsville, he took classes
in Clinical Pastoral Education at Spring Grove Hospital. In 1979, he graduated with a Doctor of
Ministry degree from Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. After retirement, Cliff
served for three years as part-time chaplain for Hospice of Howard County, where his youngest
daughter, Judy, worked as a nurse. While in Bethesda, Dottie worked at the National Institutes of
Health, where, prior to her retirement in 1996, she served as editor in the office of the Director.
After retirement, Dottie and Cliff moved to Columbia, MD, and joined a church in an Interfaith
Center. In 2002, fellow church members, Lane and Priscilla Hart, introduced them to
Homewood, where the Harts had signed up for a cottage. Shortly afterward, the Harrisons also
moved to Homewood. Since then, Dottie has sung (and continues to sing) in the Chorus, has
maintained the database for both libraries, was a Brunswick Sunshine Reader for eight years and
was editor of The CHATTER for three years. Cliff was president of the Residents Association for
two terms, facilitated a group for spouses and adult children of persons with dementia, was a
substitute preacher on Sundays for the chaplain (there was only one at that time), and, like Dottie,
was a Sunshine Reader at Brunswick Elementary School.
In August of this year, the Harrisons moved to the Assisted Living section at Homewood. They
both look back on their lives with gratitude for all the wonderful opportunities that opened for
them. And they are especially grateful that they found Homewood at which to finish out their
2014 U.S. Military Veterans
Residents of Homewood at Frederick
Alexander, Alex, Army-Chemical
Angleberger,
Badger, Robert, Navy and Marines
Barachie, John, Air Force
Barnes, Allen, Air Force
Bauman, Steve, Merchant Marines
Blomquist, David, Army
Bowers, Martin, Navy
Burg, Bill, Army
Burg, JeAnne, PHS
Burton, Fred, Navy Air
Butler, Bill, Navy
Buzy, Joe, Navy
Carroll, Paul, Marines
Carroll, Rachel, Navy-WAVES
Chaney, Ed, Army
Clark, David, Army
Clark, Dottie Lee, Navy
Cooley, George, Marines
Coonley, Ken, Army Signal
Cradlin, Jack, Army & Navy
Culwell, Paul, Marines
Davis, Leroy, Navy
Deason, John, Navy
Dike, Bill, Navy
Doll, Jack, Army
Donnelly, Paul, Navy-Medical
Dudrow, Louis, Navy
Folk, John, Army-Signal
Fox, Robert, Army
Fox, Thomas, Air Force
Freeland, John, Air Force
Funsch, David, Navy
Gafney, Ray, Army & Air Force
Gannsle, Gene, Navy
Gardner, Gene, Army
Gearhart, Charles, Army
Gorden, Ardine, Navy
Grigg, John, Navy-Medical
Hammond, Jerry, Army
Harrison, Cliff, Army-Air
Hart, Lane, Army & Navy
Hartman, Bob, Army
Hassett, Maurie, Army-Air
Heuerman, Allan, Army
Hobbs, Mel, Navy-Air
Hoffmann, Herb, Navy
Holmes, Bill, Merchant Marines
Howard, Grant, Air Force
Hummer, Paul, Marines
Kehr, Cliff, Air Force
Kennedy, John, Army
Kneer, Lois, Air Force
Kopp, Dick, Air Force
Laughlin, Bill, Army
LaWall, Gerry, Air Force
Lesure, Frank, Army
Lichtinger, Ron, Army
Litman, Phil, Navy
Loetell, Joe, Army
Logsdon, Ray, Navy
Magruder, Duke, Army
Maley, John, Navy
Marron, Ted, Army
Martin, Richard, Army
Mayner, Merle, Navy
McIntyre, Graham, Army
Mellott, Paul, Army
Miller, Dick, Navy
Minich, Norm, Navy-Air
Morris, Hugh, Navy
Morrow, Bob, Air Force
Moulden, William, Army
Myers, Jack, Navy
Netch, Charles, Army
Nicodemus, Ed, Army-Air
Pasike, Jim, Army-Signal
Patton, Charlotte, Army-Nurse
Peel, Rose, Army WACS
Pelletier, Harvey, Maritime Service
Powell, Al, Navy & Air Force
Poynter, Bruce, Navy-Air
Putnam, Nate, Army
Rankin, Ray, Army
Reynolds, Paul, Army
Rhoads, Bill, Army
Rickman, Charles, Army
Rippeon, Vernon, Navy
Salmon, Dick, Army
Saxty, Ed, Navy
Schenke, William, Army
Schuhardt, William, Air Force
Schweinfurth, Stan, Army Air/Navy
Shaff, Bernard, Air Force
Shawver, Bert, Navy
Shockley, Al, Marines
Shoup, Betty, Army WACS
Silbernagel, Larry, Navy
Slezak, John, Army
Smith, Frank, Air Force
Smith, George, Air Force
Spertzel, Richard, Army Veterinary
Strine, Robert, Army
Taylor, Don, Navy
Tome, John, Navy
Tressler, Eleanore, Navy-WAVES
Tritt, John, Air National Guard
Tudor, Adrien, Coast Guard Reserves
Utt, William, Army-Chemical
Wakefield, Hal, Marines
Walters, Harry, Army Air
Waltz, Bob, Army
Warfield, Deets, Army
West, Jerry, Army
Wett, John, Air Force
Wright, Charles, Army
THE HOLIDAYS AND YOUR LOVED ONE
WITH DEMENTIA
Denise McDonough, Willows
Act Coordinator
The Holidays are, unfortunately, a stressful time for most people, despite the songs and sayings that
speak otherwise. This stress can be compounded if you have a loved one with dementia.
For example, there may have been traditions that he or she used to lead for the family, such as baking cookies, making pumpkin pie, wrapping presents or decorating. The loss of these traditions can
remind those around him or her of the impact that a disease producing dementia can evoke. In other
words, “The holidays are just not the same.”
The good news is that there are strategies you can utilize to compensate for these lost traditions that
used to bring everyone such joy in years past. And there are different attitudes and new traditions
you can embrace to make the holiday time more enjoyable for someone with dementia.
For example, if your Mom used to use her favorite recipe for baking cookies or pumpkin pie, attempt (yes, attempt!) to make it at home and bring it in to share with her. You could also bring the
actual recipe and ingredients, such as spices to share during the visit. (Note, however, that as we
age, our sense of smell diminishes and this is augmented by the disease process.) Or, you could
wrap a box in your loved one’s room and have him or her assist in the process. Remember, however, that the look of the finished product is not important…it is sharing a job and enjoying the time
together that is more pertinent. In terms of decorating, maybe your loved one could direct you in
their placement. One key point, though, is that you should avoid large blinking lights which could
cause disorientation. Additionally, avoid decorations that resemble real foods, as he or she may attempt to eat them.
As mentioned earlier, some new traditions may enhance the time spent during the holiday season,
as well as the pleasure he or she receives from them. For example, instead of large family gatherings on one day, ask family and friends to schedule visits on different days and times, so that your
loved one is not overwhelmed with distracting noise and too many faces all at once. If there were
favorite songs, prayers or stories that he or she enjoyed, ask one of your family members
(especially children) to sing and/or recite them. Create a small scrapbook of your favorite photos
from past holidays and share them with your loved one. Not only will this bring back nice memories for you, but those with dementia retain their long-term memories better than their short-term
ones. Therefore, they probably will make a better connection with these photos than current ones.
Finally, remember to keep it simple…not only for your loved one, but for yourself.
Chaplains’ Corner
Chaplain Shelley Weakly
One of my favorite hymns for the Thanksgiving season is “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come.”
The hymn speaks of “harvest home.” For many years, Harvest Home was a special Sunday
celebrated by congregations in the Evangelical and Reformed Church, a predecessor
denomination of the United Church of Christ. Folks would bring to the worship service home
canned goods including vegetables, fruits and preserves. Following worship, the canned items
would be shared with people in need. Places like Homewood benefitted from the generosity of
faithful people who believed God’s bounty was meant for everyone to enjoy.
Today we continue the tradition of celebrating God’s bounty and sharing the many gifts we have
received. The Religious Life Committee of Homewood at Frederick is always mindful of the
many blessings we have received as a community. One of the ways individuals show their
gratitude is by contributing to the offering received at worship each week. A large portion of
those offerings is shared with community organizations who serve those in need throughout the
area. In recent months donations have benefitted the Frederick Community Action Agency, the
Salvation Army, the Walkersville Elementary School Meal Fund, Brunswick Elementary
School’s Caring Cupboard, the Middletown Food Backpack Program, and Friends of Meals on
Wheels.
In the spirit of Harvest Home, we will collect food items through November 23 to benefit the
Frederick Food Bank. Please bring food donations to the chapel. If you prefer to make a
monetary contribution, please make checks payable to Homewood-Frederick and place in the
offering plate on Sundays or leave at the front desk.
The annual Thanksgiving Eve service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 2:30 pm in
the Chapel. The Homewood Choir will provide special music.
We will dedicate the Meditation Room on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, November 23, at the
10:00 am service. May everyone enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving!
Lunch and Learn
November 10, 12:00 Noon
On Monday, November 10, Nancy Hendricks, Homewood’s insurance
counselor, will speak at the Lunch & Learn program. Her specialties include
Medicare supplement insurance plans, Advantage plans, prescription drug plans
and long-term care plans. Sign up at the Front Desk.
Family members and residents are welcome to attend this program.
JOTTINGS
Mary Kay Kidder
Slim Harrison, son of Dottie and Cliff Harrison, known to many of us as a popular entertainer will
be appearing in the MP Room on Friday, November 14 th at 2:30pm. This singer and musician
features Appalachian folk music in his interactive program as he uses audience participation to
create a band with his handmade instruments. In addition to being an entertainer, Slim is also an
educator. He is one of a group of musicians sent out by Wolf-Trap and the Maryland Fine Arts
Council into schools to enhance the music education of the children. Be sure to remember the date.
Mark your calendar now – you’ll be glad you did!
Dogs do not live in The Woodlands. That is why you might do a
double take when you see a faux dog (life-size) sitting outside a
resident’s apartment door. A tale about one of them appeared in
JOTTINGS back when the late Shirlee Price was still with us. She
had a life-size replica of a German Shepherd puppy named Lasso
(Lah-so) - a pup she hated to leave behind when she moved into
The Woodlands. So she made a faux puppy to take the real Lasso’s
place, with the enthusiastic help of a ceramics class she had been
attending.
I was reminded of all this when I first spotted the faux bulldog
sitting in the hallway near Charlotte Morgan’s apartment door. I
mentioned to her that the dog appeared to be a combination of
ferocious and friendly, then added, “but he never barks.” She
responded: “Well, that’s true, but you have to watch him because he does bite!” This dog has no
name, as yet. How about Faux Paws?
An interesting bit in a note from a reader: Three of the original occupants of the first 12 cottages
(West Village, opened in 2000) still reside here at Homewood -George Kleinspehn continues to live
in Cottage #6 - Bev Cleaver In IL 232 - and Hal Wakefield in AL251.
On a recent day, as I stood staring at the door of Ron and Sally Herrett’s apartment, Polly
Carmack came walking by. “That’ll give you something to write about,” she said. I knew she was
right, and that’s why I was having a long look at this door (347).
First, I see a big spider web and a big black spider on it. Halloween is in the air! Owls, witches
(Sally made them in a Woodlands’ crafts sessions) - family pictures -The Herretts have two sons
and a daughter, all three with families of their own. So, family pictures are many and interesting – a
photo of a ribbon urging us to SUPPORT INDIVIDUALITY! - One of a “Washington Redskin” - a
most interesting fellow! (You should stop by and have a look at him.) And, one that goes way
down Memory Lane - back to Ron and Sally’s college days, when Ron was in a band. He played
alto sax. There’s not room here for all of it - quotes of wise people, gathered from The Daily
Chronicle and other sources, and little pictures in frames that Sally made from window envelopes,
and more. If doorway décor reflects the interests of the people who live there, then it must be that
the Herretts are interested in EVERYTHING.
\LIBRARY CORNER: CAFÉ LIBRARY
Stan Schweinfurth
Books: The majority of books in the main floor
Library are in large print. These books include novels,
biographies, autobiographies and non-fiction. On the
window side of the Café are normal print books on
subjects such as the history of Frederick (city and
county), health, histories of wars, religion, poetry and
classics such as books by Dickens and Thoreau. Large
-print books are shelved alphabetically by author’s last
name. A notebook on the library desk lists the largeprint books in this library by authors and titles.
To borrow a book, simply date and print your name on
the check-out card at the back of the book, and put the
card in the small box on the grey cart across the hall from the Country Store. There is no time limit
for returning borrowed books, but two-three weeks is reasonable and courteous to others.
Pricilla Hart purchases new large-print books from Residents Association funds. We also accept
donations of books. New acquisitions will appear on the metal rack on top of one of the counters
for about six weeks, and later will be placed on the shelves. New books are marked on the cover
with a colored plastic disk.
DVD Movies: The selection of movies is represented by empty DVD cases, filed in alphabetical
order by movie title, and located on a tall, metal rack near the coffee/tea machines. An inventory of
the DVD collection is located on the Library desk. To borrow a movie, take the empty case to the
Reception Desk and ask to exchange it for the one with the actual movie’s DVD in it. Print your
name and date on the library card, and return the movie within a reasonable and courteous time.
Stan Schweinfurth purchases new movies from Residents Association funds and we also accept
donations of movies on DVD.
The Library and Fitness Committees are initiating a “have fun” promotion to put more joy into the
lives of the residents. Look for new movies such as The Music Man, A Funny Thing Happened on
the Way to the Forum, The Great Race, Mary Poppins, It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. These brand new DVDs will be placed on the
“new movie” shelf along the west wall of the Cafe Library.
Tapes: There are three other metal racks in the Cafe Library. Two racks near the DVD rack hold
old VHS tapes of movies, filed in random order. Even though they have been superseded by the
new DVD technology, we keep them because people do borrow them from time to time.
We
accept donations of VHS tapes that we may put on the rack, if not duplications, or donate to the
Yard Sale. The third rack, near the outside door on the east side of the room, holds audio tapes of
various subjects. These, too, are out of date and are filed in random order. Donations are accepted,
but will be held for the Yard Sale.