May 2013 Newsletter

Adult Day Care and Health Service
704.484.0405 (Shelby) 704.739.4858 (Kings Mountain)
www.LifeEnrichmentCenter.org
May 2013
Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life?
Volunteer
Ron Franks visits with Johnduring breakfast. Life Enrichment volunteers may choose
what they would like to do.
Ron does whatever is needed - always with a smile whether walking participants
in or presenting a program
for a small group.
There is no ‘I’ in team but there is a ‘U’ in volunteer
Come join our team. Call to schedule a tour to learn about the wonderful opportunities
for volunteers to make a difference in someone’s life
704.739.4858 in Kings Mountain
704.484.0405 Shelby
Life Enrichment Center - for more than 32 years doing “Whatever It Takes” to help
families keep adult loved ones at home and in the community
Versie pursues
her lifelong
interest in drawing at Life Enrichment with
volunteers like
Barbara Dover.
Cindy is learning to
play the piano at
LEC from volunteer Beth Hamrick.
Music
Celebrating
the arts
Faye, left,
& Naomi
get down
to rock
‘n’roll;
John,
below,
shags
with a
volunteer
Ray
sways to
Big Band
sounds;
Earlene
gets into
jazz.
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Painting & drawing
A conga line is fun for everyone.
In memory...
The following have been remembered
with a gift to Life Enrichment Center:
Howard Wright by
Tony & Elizabeth Gilstrap
Wes Anderson by
Mary Saranczak
Magnetrol International Inc.
Dale Cabaniss
Columns Property Owners Association
Carol Addis
Mike Yates by Lee & Lois Barry
Melba Neal by Carol Addis
Paul Scism by Rick & Jean Moore
In honor...
The following have been honored
with a gift to Life Enrichment:
Wilson by Tom & Vickie Tschantz
In their Easter
bonnets...
Vance Suttle & Nathalie Lavigne
on the occasion of their wedding
by Dave & Connie Rupprecht
Sue, above, wears
her Easter creation
on her birthday
as she celebrated
with a huge cake.
Gifts
Supporter
Doris B. Holloman
Betty and Barbara decorate their hats.
More Easter bonnets
on page 7
Looking for a Mother’s Day gift. Give to help someone’s mother.
Memorials, Honoraria, and Gifts
I want to support the work of the Life Enrichment Center...
By becoming a:
Name___________________________________________
( )Friend $25-$100
( )Supporter $101-$500
Address_________________________________________
( )Sponsor $501-$1,000
( )Patron $1,001-$2,500
City ___________________State________Zip__________
( )Benefactor $2,501-$4,999
In memory of_____________________________________
( )Major Benefactor $5,000 +
In honor of_______________________________________
Make checks payable to:
Send a notice to:__________________________________
Life Enrichment Center
Address__________________________________________
110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150 City____________________State________Zip__________
You can also use your credit card.
Visa/ MC (Circle one)
Card No.__________________________ Expiration Date_____________
Amount___________Signature_______________________________________
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Life Enrichment
Center
110 Life Enrichment Blvd.
Shelby
704.484.0405
May
Dates to remember:
Tuesday, May 7 - Family caregiver
meeting, Kings Mountain
Tuesday, May 21 - Family caregiver
meeting, Shelby
Tuesday, May 28 - Parkinson’s Support Group details for all meetings on page 8
6 Monday
Music with Mabel Hardin
wPiano Favorites
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wOutdoor Games for National
Outdoor Game Month
Chili Beans-Coleslaw-Saltines-Carrot
Raisin Salad
13 Monday
Music with Mabel Hardin
wPiano Favorites
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wWatermelon
Seed Spittin’
Contest
Beef Tips-Whipped Potatoes-Gravy-Green
Peas-Roll-Cantaloupe
20 Monday
Music with Mabel Hardin
wGlenda Greene Leads Bible
Study
wPiano Favorites
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wClearview Baptist
Hosts Birthday Party
We’re Cooking
27 Monday
Music with Mabel Hardin
wPiano Favorites
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wMemorial Day Fun
Country-style Steak-Whipped Potatoes/
Gravy-Baby Carrots-Biscuit-Congealed
Fruit
7 Tuesday
1 Wednesday
wBingo Bonanza
wMake Sombrero Centerpieces
wIce Cream Social
wHair & Nails by Paul Mitchell
wRev. Charles Rudisill
Beauty School
Leads Worship
wBaskets of the Heart with
wCinco Bingo
Glenda Drum
wEdna Alexander Leads Sunday
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
School
Taco in a Bag - Cinco de Mayo
wMusical Inspiration
Snack
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
Ham-Baked Sweet Potato-Cauliflower/ Fried/Baked Chicken-Okra & TomatoesMacaroni & Cheese-Roll-Tropical Fruit
Cheese Sauce-Roll-Angel Food Cake
8 Wednesday
wMother’s Day Songs
wCrafts with Mary Boatwright
with Kelly’s Little Angels Day
Care
wMary Ann Miller Brings
Sunday School
Miniature Horse
with Rev. Jerry Welch
wTiffany & Gavin
Bring Madi the Dog
Activity Highlights 2013
3 Friday
2 Thursday
wSingalong with Jack Hight
9 Thursday
wRay Sturgill
Leads Devotions
wCrazy Bracelets
with Kay Hastings
wMusical Inspiration
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
Lasagna-Tossed Salad-Garlic BiscuitTropical Fruit
Country-style Steak-Broccoli/Cheese SauceBaked Potato-Roll-Tartar Sauce-Orange
Sherbet
15 Wednesday
16 Thursday
wLEC People’s Court with
Judge Marchelle
wDog Show with Joann
Patterson & Tonya Black
wSunday School
with Rev. Jerry Welch
wBingo Bonanza
wScratch Art
with Betty Pearman
wBethel Senior Choir
wEdna Alexander Leads
Sunday School
wMake Soft Puffy Posies
14 Tuesday
Lemon Pepper Chicken-Green BeansPotato Salad-Roll-Lime Sherbet
21Tuesday
wSingalong with
Jerry Pearson
wParachute Fun
We’re cooking
22 Wednesday
wBingo Bonanza
wTea Time with Red Hats
wSunday School
with Rev. Jerry Welch
wCrossroads Rescue Mission
wHigh Blood Pressure Awareness with Cindy Cook, RN
Chicken Vegetable Soup-Turkey & Cheese
Sandwich-Lettuce/Tomato-Coconut Cake
Pizza Supreme-Tossed Salad-Lemon Sorbet
28 Tuesday
29 Wednesday
wPet Therapy with Vickie
Tschantz & “Wilson”
wLEC Participant Council
Meeting
wSunday School
with Rev. Jerry Welch
wMovies with The Stars
wLEC Health Fair
wPiano Favorites
with Jean Keenan
Tuna Salad/Lettuce-Pasta Salad-Peach
on Cottage Cheese-Saltines
Ham-Baked Sweet Potato-Cauliflower/
Cheese Sauce-Roll-Angel Food Cake
We’re Cooking
wMusical Inspiration
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
Baked Potato-Chili-Broccoli/Cheese
Sauce-Bacon Bits-Sour Cream-Yogurt
10 Friday
wThe Messengers Lead Music
We Love
wBingo Bonanza
wCelebrate
Our Nurses
for National
Nurse Week
Chicken Tenders-California Veggie
Blend-Corn-Congealed Fruit-Roll
17 Friday
wSkye the Therapy Dog
Visits
wMake Own Pizzas
for National Pizza Day
wLEC Health Fair
BBQ Sandwich-Slaw-Baked BeansSliced Peaches
Pintos-Harvard Beets-Fried OkraCabbage-Onion-Biscuit-Applesauce
wCancer Survivor Kim Beverly Explains "Women in Pink"
wEdna Alexander Leads Sunday
School
wOdman Comes in Her Magnolia Dress and Plays Instruments
wMusical Inspiration
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wClay Hastings Plays the
Mandolin
23 Thursday
Fried Cod-Peas & Carrots-ColeslawBlushed Pear-Tartar Sauce-Roll
30 Thursday
w”Shelby Shopper”
with Greg Ledford
wEdna Alexander Leads
Sunday School
wMusical Inspiration
with Dr. Sherlene Womack
wCrafts with Susie Kuykendall
Fried/Baked Chicken-Okra & TomatoesMacaroni & Cheese-Roll-Tropical Fruit
24 Friday
wLEC Tone Chimes
wJason Devine Tells
His Life Experiences
Cheeseburger on Wheat-Lettuce/TomatoOnion-Fruit Cup-Carrot Raisin Salad
31 Friday
wRev. Vernon Craig
Leads Worship
wGavin Brings Rabbits
to Visit
wNational Photo Month Take Photos with Bunnies
We’re Cooking
Every day at LEC includes the following therapeutic activities: meaningful programs beginning at 5:30 a.m. and continuing until closing at 6
p.m.; mental & physical exercise; a chance to be creative; spiritual enrichment; reminiscing; socialization; entertainment; music; and laughter.
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Neisler Center
by the Neisler Foundation
222 Kings Mountain Blvd.
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704 739-4858
May
Activity Highlights
Dates To Remember:
1 Wednesday
MAY DAY
2013
2 Thursday
3 Friday
xSinging with
Bethel Baptist Choir
xHealth Fair
xMaking Sombrero Pequeno
xLearning Weather Patterns
xSpecial Snacks with
Caleb Whitaker
May 7 - Caregiver Support Group
Pharmacist Renee Henry of Walgreens of K.M.
xSunday School with
Sunnyside Baptist Church
xThe History of May Day
May 17 - LEC Prom: Dress to Impress
xPraise with Alma Adams
xGardner Webb’s
Ladies Baskeball Team
xUS Navy Man
Antonio Barnett ENFR
xMay Day Flower
Crossword Puzzles
xBicycle Bifolkals
xOmar Wingo and
His Multi Instruments
Ham-Sweet PotatoesCauliflower-Roll-Fruit
We’re Cooking!
Baked Potato-Chili-Broccoli-Fruit
Discussing Your Pharmacy Needs
May 27 - We are OPEN on Memorial Day!
6 Monday
7 Tuesday
xInspirations with
Rev. Charles Rudisill
xBiblical Birds Slideshow
xSpanish Class
with Marlene Smith
xJewelry Creater & Artist
Taylor Carter Visits
xChapel with Jerry Welch
xHispanic Food Specialities
xSwoogers Ice Cream
xHistory of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Meal
13 Monday
Lasagna-Tossed SaladGarlic Biscuit-Fruit
14 Tuesday
8 Wednesday
9 Thursday
xCinco de Mayo Bingo
xSnack with Leah Stamey
“Taco in a Bag”
Fish Patty-Potatoes-Broccoli-Fruit
Black-eyed Peas-Greens-Fruit-Biscuit
15 Wednesday
xBingo Fun with Amy Boone xCarolina Care Singers
xParticipant Council Mtg.
xRiding the Rails
xGlacier Express Slideshow
xChugging Along
Down Memory Lane
Sing-a-long
xMusical Favorites
xChapel with Jerry Welch
with Olin Lanford
xLocomotion Exercise
xPraise with Alma Adams
xBaking Class
xTrain Bingo
xRailroad Lingo
with Karissa Jensen
xHealth Fair
Beef Tips-Mashed PotatoesGreen Peas-Roll-Fruit
Lemon Pepper Chicken-Green BeansPotato Salad-Roll-Fruit
xCelebrating
Armed Forces Day
xLearning Military Terms
xSpanish Class
with Marlene Smith
xName That Game
20 Monday
xParty Music on the Patio
with David Bonivitch
xHealth Fair
Meatloaf-Mashed Potatoes-GravyLima Beans-Biscuit-Fruit
27 Monday
xSing and Share with
God's Chosen Women
and Wray Canipe
xMemorial Day Service
Remembering those lost
xSpecial Snack
with Spencer Burton
& Kaitlyn McNeilly
We’re Cooking!
21 Tuesday
Chicken Salad-CrackersCarrot/Raisin Salad-Mixed Fruit
17 Friday
xStarting the Day
with Rev. Eddie Gray
LEC ANNUAL PROM
Dress to Impress
xPiano Music
with Andrew Childers
xA Visit with KMFD
We’re Cooking!
22 Wednesday
xThe Language of Flowers
xPat Shares Mosiac Art
xKaye Hartman
Shows Her Mustang
xA ‘Victoria’ Tea Party
with the Ladies
xThe Men Reminisce
Amateur Radio Shows
28 Tuesday
29 Wednesday
30 Thursday
xReminiscing John Wayne
xWho Am I?
Ritchie Valens
xProgressive Doodle Art
Tuna Salad-Pasta Salad--Pineapple
*Prom Fashion Show
with KMHS Health Students
*Crowning of Our LEC
Kings & Queens
*Prom Dance
23 Thursday
Veggie Pizza-Tossed Salad-Fruit
xChapel with Jerry Welch
xPet Therapy
with Pam Trakas
Chicken Tenders-Veggie MedleyMac-n-Cheese-Roll-Fruit
16 Thursday
We’re Cooking!
MAYBERRY DAY
xHealth Fair
BBQ Sandwich-Slaw-Beans-Fruit
xPraise with Alma Adams
xChapel with Jerry Welch
xLearning Vice Presidents
xFruits and Veggies Bingo
xClogging Fun
xWorking in Our Gardens
with Joyce Parrish
-Thelma Lou’s Beauty Shop
-Floyd’s Checker Game
-Barney Trivia
-The Andy Griffith Show
-Miss Ellie’s Store: Ice Cream
10 Friday
xSinging with Jerry Pearson xReminiscing TV Moms
xMaking Miniature
Greenhouses
xMotherly Trivia
xJumping Bean Paintings
xRecognizing Our Mothers
xCreating Special
with Crystal Love
Mother’s Day Cards
xPraise with Alma Adams
x‘Gracie’ the Pup Visits
xLadies Make Teddy Bears
xPraise with Alma Adams
xHealth Fair
Ham-Sweet PotatoesCauliflower-Roll-Fruit
Fish Sandwiches-Salad-Fruit-
xA Picture Worth
A Thousand Words
24 Friday
xRemembering
Funny Old Sayings
xShaping Pottery
xRecognizing Our 90’s
Cheeseburgers-Tater Tots-Pickle-Fruit
31 Friday
xCool Treats
with Najhai Goode
xLEC’s Tone Chime Choir
xThe Price is Right
xBingo Bonanza
xSunshine Walking Club
Baked Chicken-VeggiesMac-n-Cheese-Roll-Tropical Fruit
Baked Potato with Chili & CheeseBroccoli-Mixed Fruit
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Thank you
Thank you to the following:
Gene LeGrand - magazines
Becky Earley - craft supplies, yarn
Will Mabry - flowers
Enloe Mortuary - magazines
Members of Cleveland County
Republican Party - personal care items
Kathy Grigg - magazines
Helen Hawkins - magazines
Ken & Nell Randall - food items
Judy Anderson - personal care items,
storage bins, TV, flowers, etc.
Sheila Ervin - craft supplies
Drissia Wright - personal care items
Linda Brackett - Easter snacks
Clara Sue Anderson - craft supplies
Nellie Hughes - magazines, bingo items
Ann McDaniel of Edie’s Beauty Shop magazines
Barbara Hutchins - candy
Mickie Burgin - puzzles
Bud Killian - books
Margaret Carver - socks
Pat Booth - magazines
Beth Lattimore - magazines
Vickie Wyatt - clothes, claendars, apron
Vivian Jenkins - bingo prizes
Dorothy Lee - magazines
Betty Walker - magazines
Shirley & Evan Thompson - cards, yarn
Carme Lee - cookies
Wish list
Cecil waters flowers in one of several raised beds in the Dover
Foundation Healing Garden at Life Enrichment in Kings Mountain.
LEC horticulture program proves ‘There is healing in nature’
Although horticulture therapy began in the 1600’s when
doctors noticed that the poor patients who were working in the
garden to pay for their hospitalization recovered quicker and to a
better health standard than other patients, the concept is seeing
renewed emphasis. Life Enrichment has seen the benefits of its
horticultural therapy program: it can be for any age or ability; it
improves overall well being; it’s fun; it’s meaningful; it enhances
physical, mental, and social health.
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Neisler Center, Kings Mountain
Solid Color Rain UmbrellaswBingo Prizes
Large Beanbag Chairs
Shelby
Wii controllerswMicroscope
wDorm-size Microwave
Caring Hearts
Thank you to the many Caring Hearts who have given
to the Life Enrichment 2012 Annual Appeal, which
focused on the memory of William Mabry
Many gifts were listed in earlier newsletters.
Bronze
Edwin Peeler in memory of Dot Peeler
To benefit Life Enrichment Center in Kings Mountain
Walgreens’ Pharmacy Open
4-Man
Captain’s Choice
Deer Brook Golf Club
Wednesday, June 5
Shotgun Start 9 a.m.
Lunch provided
Mulligans available
Raffle prizes
Questions? Bill Marino
704.867.1283
$75 per individual
$100 Hole Sponsors
Send form and payment to: 2975 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 (Attn: Billy Marino, Store Manager
Make checks payable to: Walgreens’ Pharmacy Open (c/o Bill Marino)
Name & contact information for team members
NAME___________________________________NAME______________________________________
NAME___________________________________NAME______________________________________
Team Contact No.__________________________
Entries must be received by May 22
“In your Easter bonnet with all the frills
upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in
the Easter parade.”
Pearl
Ferne
Annie
The ladies of LEC created their own bonnets.
Naomi
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Board of Directors
Paula Ramsey, President
Moises Miranda, Vice-President
Evelyn Ribadeneyra, Secretary
Greg Blalock, Treasurer
Donna Beringer
Wade Carpenter
Debbie Clary
Danny Clay
David Cline
Tom Crider
Julie Daves
Jennipher Harrill
Greg Kassing
Tom McNichol
Randy Mach
Connie Nelson
Angela Orsky
David Pharr
Phillis Robinson
Rev. Charles Rudisill
Denise Smith
Chris Turner
John Turner
Advisory Board
Mason Venable, Chairman
Monty Thornburg, Secretary
Mary Accor
David Brinkley
Tom Brooks
Cecil Burton
Erin Crow
Phil Hager
Ronnie Hawkins
Kitty Hoyle
Michael Johnson
Dr. Jane King
Gene LeGrand
Brenda Lovelace
Dr. Anthony Negbenebor
Ellis Noell
Mike Poage
Jay Rhodes
Dr. Mike Ribadeneyra
Gary Ritchie
Ernest Rome
Bob Smith
John Still
Oscar Zamora
Life Enrichment Center
110 Life Enrichment Blvd.
Shelby, North Carolina 28150
Address Service Requested
Pharmacist Renee Henry of Walgreens of Kings Mountain
will be here to discuss your pharmacy needs
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 5:30-7 p.m.
Life Enrichment Center, Kings Mountain
222 Kings Mountain Blvd
A free sitter service for the person with dementia is available
but a reservation must be made by April 30 by calling 704.739.4858
Does your loved one with dementia become agitated, upset?
How to prevent agitation & What to do if it occurs
Tuesday, May 21 5:30-7 p.m.
Life Enrichment Center, Shelby
110 Life Enrichment Blvd.
A free sitter service for the person with dementia is available
but a reservation must be made by May 14 by calling 704.484.0405
Parkinson’s Support Group
Like us on
Facebook
www.alzfdn.org
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Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Charlotte, NC
Permit #4106
“Extending the Early Stage
of Lewy Body Dementia and
Parkinson’s Disease”
by Pat Snyder, author of
Treasures in the Darkness Tuesday, May 28
6 p.m.
Life Enrichment Center, 110 Life Enrichment Blvd., Shelby
handicap parking in rear of building