GZ-190_December-2012_Newsletter_1353987536165

A S S I S T E D
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O L I V E R
L I V I N G
D E V E LO P M E N T
C O M M U N I T Y
5660 Durham Rd. • Roxboro, NC 27574 • (336) 598-4697
Department Heads
Administrator
Marketing Director
Business Office Manager
Director of Personal Care
Dietary Manager
Activities Director
Housekeeping Supervisor
Maintenance
Transporter
Denise Clark
Katherine Davis
Lou Harris
Amy Fox
Fred Fox
Tammy Thomas
Delois Cates
Donald Eastwood
Lisa Bumpass
Happy Birthday From
Cambridge Hills
Annie Dunn
Sally Canada
James Dickey
Lorena Murphy
Esther Nichols
Odum Murray
January Birthday’s
Nell Jordan
Leamon Poole
Paul Chambers
Gene Brooks
Jeanette Ross
Annie Hall
Lucille Ames
Jewel Harris
Earl Daniel
Dec. 3
Dec. 9
Dec. 13
Dec. 14
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
Jan. 6
Jan. 6
Jan. 8
Jan. 10
Jan. 23
Jan. 23
Jan. 25
Jan. 26
Jan. 29
Dec/Jan 2013
Reflections
As you reflect on the past year, the past season, the
past month, week, or even the past day, think about
what you are harvesting in each area of your life.
What do you want to harvest more of in your life,
now and/or by this time next year?
What do you want to harvest less of in your life, now
and/or by this time next year?
What is the difference that you will experience in
your life if you achieve this?
Think of each area of your life as a section in the
Sunday paper.
What are the sections and what is the headline for
each section?
What do you want the headlines to be this time
next year?
Are you embarking on a time of change or new
experience? If so, what do you want to harvest in your
life as a result of this opportunity?
How can you approach this time of change or new
experience so that you get the most out of it?
Use the inspiration of the nature around you, simply
notice it, enjoy it and see what comes to you around
the decisions you are contemplating. Farewell 2012 and
greetings to 2013!
Prime Time for
Indoor Fun
Long winter days of staying
indoors can make anyone a little
antsy, but the extra downtime
can be a golden opportunity for
self-enrichment. Are there any
books you’ve been meaning to
read? Movies you’ve always
wanted to watch? Games you
love but haven’t played in years?
Use your time inside to improve
your mind while reaching out to
others—and make some
wonderful winter memories.
Welc me
New Residents
Evelyn Wright
Gloria Woody
A Warm Welcome
We are pleased to welcome all
of our new residents this month.
Moving can be very stressful, as
we all know. If there is anything
we can do to make your
transition easier—answer any
questions about your new
home, provide numbers for city
services or take you on a tour of
the facility—please don’t
hesitate to call or stop by the
office. Thanks again for
choosing Cambridge Hills to call
home. Our community is a
better place because you are
in it!
Our Deepest Sympathy
Harry (Wise) Ames
Mr. Ames was a veteran. He
was loved by many, and he will
be missed by many.
“Fear not; I am with you.
Be not dismayed; I am
your God. I will
strengthen you and help
you and uphold you with
my right hand of justice.”
—Isaiah 41:10
Give Gifts to Last
a Lifetime
Sometimes the best gifts are
free. If you’d like to do
something special for a loved
one this holiday season,
consider sharing your
experiences. Have you perfected
the greatest chocolate chip
cookie recipe? Write it on a
pretty note card and pass it
along. Do you know the secret
to a rewarding marriage? Reveal
your wisdom to younger
lovebirds. Gifts of good sense
cost nothing and last a lifetime.
Employee of the Month
Cambridge Hills has recently
reinstated the Employee of the
Month Program!
Congratulations to our staff
members who were awarded:
Queen Winstead - September
Sandra Scoggins - October
Patsy Gray - November
Reminiscing Is Good
for You
Memory loss is a challenge
many seniors face, affecting not
only their physical and mental
well-being, but also their
relationships with loved ones.
Fortunately, the common
exercise of reminiscing boasts
a variety of benefits for
memory loss sufferers and
caregivers alike.
There is a strong connection
between our past experiences
and our present selves.
Encouraging discussion about
early, personal events can
reassure seniors of their purpose
as well as boost their confidence
and self-esteem. Reminiscing
with friends and family increases
social skills and contributes to
positive conflict resolution and
problem-solving.
Reminiscing with loved ones
is valuable to the listener, too.
By talking about previous
experiences and feelings with
each other, the bond between
caregiver and care receiver is
strengthened, increasing the
level of trust and
companionship.
Some studies have shown that
reminiscing has positive physical
effects as well, reducing blood
pressure, stress and depression.
Perhaps one of its strongest
benefits is how actively sharing
stories and memories
strengthens current brain and
memory function, giving seniors
a powerful tool in the fight
against memory loss.
The Birth of Bingo
The roots of modern-day
bingo stretch back to the 1500s,
with a lotto game in Italy. The
bingo we play today was
popularized in the early 1900s,
and December is the month
designated to celebrate the birth
of modern bingo.
A toy salesman from New
York, Edwin Lowe, was on a
business trip in Georgia in
December 1929 when he
stumbled across a carnival where
folks were playing “beano” with
dried beans for tokens. He
began playing the game with
friends, and, by the 1930s, it
was sweeping the nation. There
are several theories regarding
how the name “beano” turned
into “bingo.”
Bingo is played in almost all
50 states. The size of the game
varies widely. Some small
community venues have about a
hundred players. Large bingo
halls can seat more than 1,000.
In addition to straight-line
bingo and cover all (or
blackout), other bingo patterns
include X, picture frame
and checkmark.
Ms. Harriet Wagstaff as “The Witch” with
her daughter
Harry Ames, Annie Moore, Thelma
Clayton and Dorothy Jennings enjoying
delicious fall treats
Fall Festival
Veterans Association
Ronald Epps from the
Veterans Association supplied all
the veterans of Cambridge Hills
lunch on Nov. 12. There are very
few veterans left and he wanted
to make these people feel very
special and to thank them for
their services.
Fall Festival was a huge
success, thanks to all the family
members and staff that brought
food. Many of the family
members dressed up for the
occasion. There was a candy
corn contest and a costume
contest. Margaret Oakley won
the candy corn contest. Harriet
Wagstaff won best costume
award. Both of these ladies
received a $10 gift card. Games
were played by all that came. I
personally want to thank
everyone who participated in
this event.
Katherine Davis is hamming it up for the
camera while face painting at the Festival
Ronald Epps brought over food for the
veterans
Meet Wynette Wilkins
Wynette Wilkins was born on March 17, 1930, right here
in Roxboro, North Carolina. When she was 25 years old,
she married Billy Wilkins and moved to Fort Bragg where
her husband had accepted a job. Mr. Wilkins started out in
the Army and ended up retiring from the Air Force and also
Civil Service.
Wynette had one daughter and two sons who were
twins. She stayed at home with her children until the
youngest was 10 years old and then she accepted work as a
mail carrier. She worked for the United States Postal service
for 21 years and retired at age 61.
Wynette’s parents were still living in Roxboro during this
part of her life and were beginning to be in need of some
assistance at home. Wynette wanted to be closer to her
parents so that she could help them if they needed her, so
the Wilkinses built a house in Roxboro. The house was
built in 1982, but they did not return to their home town
until 1991 when Wynette was 62 years old.
“It was hard to come back and get reacquainted with old
friends and the town itself because things move so slowly
here. At Fort Bragg everything is fast paced with all different
types of people and cultures,” said Wynette. “Most of my
old friends had moved away by the time I moved back.”
Wynette is well known at Cambridge Hills for her love of
bowling. She began bowling about 10 years ago at Palace
Pointe with the Senior League. “My pride and joy now is
bowling! I love to bowl!” said Wynette. “It’s fun and it’s
good exercise.”
Wynette came to Cambridge Hills directly from a skilled
rehabilitation facility where she was receiving physical
therapy after a nasty fall. She was determined to get better
so that she could start bowling again! She worked
extremely hard for weeks and finally was able to slowly get
back into her passion.
“If I can’t be at home, then Cambridge Hills is the place
I’d like to be. It’s nice, convenient to the bowling alley,
close to my friends in Roxboro and they are very good to
me here.”