The Village Voice

The Villages of San Luis Obispo
55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Volume 14 | Issue 7 — July 2014
The Village Voice
A Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story
B LUES BASE BALL!
Take Me Out To The
Ballgame!
Sunday, 6th @ 1:00pm
Sydney Creek’s Baseball Day
Sunday, 20th @ 1:00pm
The Villages Baseball Day
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
Retirement Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Administrator: Hamish Marshall
The Palms: 805.543.2300
The Oaks: 805.543.2342
73 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Administrator: Lea Bogoyevac
License #: 405800467
Garden Creek: 805.543.2311
1234 Laurel Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Administrator: Julie Trisco
License #: 405800577
Sydney Creek: 805.543.2350
For More Information:
Susan Stewart —805.543.2300
[email protected]
For More Information:
Susan Stewart —805.543.2300
[email protected]
For More Information:
Jenny Molinar—805.543.2350
[email protected]
www.villagesofslo.com / www.sydneycreek.com
The Villages’ residents, family and
friends, and staff will take over Sinsheimer Park Baseball Stadium in
support of the San Luis Obispo Blues
Baseball Team! It’s our special time,
and the spotlight is on us! We even
get to throw out the first pitch!
We have free tickets for you and a
logo t-shirt for you to wear with pride!
Seating is very limited, so we require
an RSVP.
To attend Sydney Creek’s day,
Please contact the Front Desk or
Jenny Molinar @ 543.2350 regarding details.
To attend The Villages day, Please
contact the Front Desk or Faith
Carlson @ 543.2300 regarding
details.
July --
We’re in the prime of summer, so let’s enjoy
all that is offered to us at The Villages. From outdoor adventures to educational lectures, we can enrich our lives on a
daily basis!
Wii Bowling Tournament
Saturday, 5th & Friday, 25th @ 3:00pm
Garden Creek’s 3rd Floor Living Room
Residents from Garden Creek and The Palms have become friendly
competitors in the wildly popular Wii Bowling craze. Check your
Activity Calendars and join your Wii Bowling team to start practicing
for the tournament, with games alternating locations. You don’t bowl?
Then come to cheer on your friends!
The Inside Story: New Times
Thursday, 24th @ 3:00pm
The Palms Living Room
Glib story-teller and renowned newspaper editor Ryan Miller will
give us the inside story at New Times. Hear an insider’s view of how
stories, ads, artists, and editors bring it all together to create this longstanding publication.
The “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” KickOff Open House Party
Wednesday, 16th @ 5:00 - 6:30pm
The Village at Sydney Creek
1234 Laurel Lane, SLO
In partnership with the Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association,
Sydney Creek is proud to present the 2014 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Kick-Off Party! Come and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffle
prizes, and more! This is an ideal time to learn more about The
Walk, and sign up your personal or corporate team. Live entertainment will be provided, and the event is free. Everyone is welcome,
so please come, and raise awareness with us!
July -- Fun In The Sun!
Retirement Living
Mark Your Calendar!
The Palms & The Oaks
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S NOTE:
Dear Residents:
They say life is a journey,
and that odyssey is full of surprising
twists and turns. At some point, we
are destined to reach the end of the
line. If given a choice, I think most of
us would prefer to die peacefully at
home, in our own comfy bed. For those
who receive an end-of-life prognosis,
hospice offers them that opportunity.
What is hospice? Hospice
provides compassionate medical care,
pain management, emotional and
spiritual support tailored to the needs
of people who are facing a terminal
injury or illness with a prognosis of six
months or less. The goal of hospice is
to alleviate suffering, not to speed up
or to slow down the dying process.
The hospice team provides
intermittent nursing visits and a
variety of other services. For example,
hospice has musicians/vocalists who
will serenade the patient and family
members with favorite tunes. Faith
Carlson, our Life Enrichment Director,
was a hospice music therapist and can
attest to the tranquility those melodies
can bring.
We encourage our residents
to take advantage of hospice services,
should the need arise. Not only does
it ease the patient into the last stop on
life’s journey, it also offers comfort and
free counseling to the dying person’s
loved ones.
If you elect to have hospice
care, please let us know immediately,
so we can instruct our staff not to call
911 if a medical crisis arises.
Warmest regards,
Jeri O’Neill
Sizzlin’ Summer Socials
By Jeri O’Neill & Natalie Ellingson
Summers at The Palms and The Oaks are chock full
of entertaining social events that take advantage of the
lovely, warm weather. Here are some photographs of a few
of our favorites:
Loretta Grossmiller, pianist, and
Ragnar Gilberts on the sax, entertain
the residents with their enchanting
duets.
Take Note of These Dates!
As you know, each day at Sydney Creek is new. We encourage you to join us
in our world ... your loved one’s world ... and take advantage of the activity
options we offer multiple times on a daily basis. The Life Enrichment calendar is included in the newsletter each month and available at the Front Desk.
Sydney Creek Support Group
Tuesday, 1st @ 5:30pm
You are not alone -- join us. The support group is an open forum for Sydney
Creek families to share their thoughts with their peers. Come to share; come to
listen. Please RSVP to the Front Desk by Monday, June, 30th.
Woods Humane Society Visits!
Dorothy Sylvester digs into her
strawberry, banana, & peach smoothie
with gusto.
Tuesdays @ 11:00am
Each week, Woods Humane Society visits us with a dog for all to enjoy! These
canines will steal your heart, and just knowing they are up for adoption may
lend itself to an addition to your home! Come see these special pups, and witness the smiles they bring to our Sydney Creek family!
Thread Art
Thursday, 17th @ 2:00pm
Pins, boards, and embroidery thread have their own way of design as we will
thread our way to creativity, ultimately making a beautiful masterpiece! Come
and watch as birds, leaves, and other fun creations unfold right before your
eyes with the simple use of a thread!
“Tumbleweeds” Concert
Wednesday, 23rd @ 2:00pm
Patricia Shields and friend are a talented duo on the accordion and fiddle, who
play all styles of music, including bluegrass, waltz, polka, Cajun, Irish, two-step,
and many more! Come, and enjoy this special concert!
Slot Machine King Bob Knight
at Chumash Casino.
Sydney Creek Family Dinner
Thursday, 31st @ 6:00pm
Take the night off from cooking, and let our staff serve you and your loved one
an enjoyable meal. This is a great opportunity to meet other families. Please
RSVP to the Front Desk by Tuesday, 29th.
Richard Cowart is delighted with his
tasty olive and onion martini garnish
at the cocktail party.
NOTABLES:
New Residents
L. Paul Baum
Emory Evans
Venice McCollum
Ron Suter
Resident Birthdays
Audrey Schaefer - 5th
Mary Coontz - 7th
Sue Ryan - 9th
Helen Fitzgerald - 16th
Anne Posner - 16th
Cherril Fryk - 19th
Bill Nachlinger - 26th
Connie Breazeale - 30th
Mary Agee - 30th
Virginia Hurley - 30th
Employee Birthdays
Jonathan Mamaradlo - 6th
Cory Segundo - 8th
Ruby Rayray - 8th
Raquel Corpuz - 13th
Lushana Watson - 14th
Julie Griffin - 18th
Eric Morris - 18th
Linda Dirlam - 25th
Anne-Marie Browder - 28th
Jennifer Currier - 29th
Employee Anniversaries
Reynaldo Corpuz - 9 years
Silvia Alcantar - 8 years
Edgar Palomarez - 3 years
In Memory Of
John Calderwood
Robert Dixon
Lenora Hamilton
Muriel McCarthy
Memory Care
Sydney Creek
ADM I N I ST R ATOR’S N OTE:
Dearest Family & Friends,
Did you know...
• Cardiovascular risk factors
including hypertension, diabetes, and
obesity are associated with increased risk
of cognitive impairment and dementia.
• Both physical and cognitive
activity may prevent cognitive decline.
• Observational studies indicate
that sleep disordered breathing and disrupted circadian rhythms are risk factors
for dementia while evidence is also emerging for depression and dietary patterns.
• Multifactorial lifestyle interventions could have the most impact on
prevention.
The above mentioned, are some
of the interesting data facts that were
gathered by attending the Alzheimer’s
Disease and Related Dementias: Updates
in Prevention, Treatment, and Innovative
Care Conference in San Diego hosted by
UC San Diego School of Medicine. The
session on Prevention and Lifestyle Interventions was particularly rich in information that could be relevant to all of us …
today! Eating wholesome food, exercising
both physically and cognitively, sleeping
well (as this is the brain’s opportunity to
heal from the stresses of daily life,) working on stress reduction, and increasing
joy in our lives are beneficial endeavors to
keep our cognition healthy.
If you are interested in reading
the handout sessions from this informative conference, just give us a call! We
have printed out extra copies of this for
interested parties! Knowledge and education are truly the keys to successfully
navigating this path that we all walk on.
Warmest regards,
Julie Trisco, Administrator
Resident Spotlight
- Eugene Earle -
By Sandi Esselstrom, niece
Eugene Walker Earle was born November 2,
1926, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the youngest
of three brothers and was very happy growing
up in Ohio. Most of his childhood memories
center around spending summers at a family
cottage in Pennsylvania. Eugene and his friend
often walked several miles to the nearest store
to buy some penny candy. On the way back to the cabin, they always went
skinny dipping in a big pond! A love of music was born during those summers, as he listened to records owned by a nearby farmer.
Eugene graduated from Cleveland State University with a major in engineering. He also proudly served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II.
The major portion of Eugene’s career was spent in the Los Angeles area,
where he was an electrical engineer for the Hughes Aircraft Company. Eugene
retired to Nipomo and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful Central Coast with
the many beautiful sights which were easily available to him.
As a 9 year-old, Eugene listened to Gene Autry croon “Sing Me a Song of
the Saddle” during a Sunday movie matinee. At this time, a fulfilling hobby of
collecting records was born. Aside from country music, he collected bluegrass,
traditional blues, Hawaiian slide guitar, and rockabilly records. He pursued
this hobby for more than 60 years, eventually owning well over 60,000 records.
Most of his vacations involved searching for just the right records.
In November 2003, Eugene donated his entire record collection to the University of North Carolina. Graduate students came to Eugene’s Nipomo home
to box up all the records and other related materials. The University estimates
that it would take between five and ten years to catalog and digitize Eugene’s
music donation. Eugene’s passion for records and the friends he made from
all over the world during his years of collecting were most important in his life.
Eugene never married, nor had children, but music filled his life and made it
continually interesting and joyful.
Eugene moved to Sydney Creek in February, 2009. He enjoys all the daily
activities, visiting with the other residents and staff, and taking walks in the
garden. Eugene gets most excited about the weekly bus trips. His hearty “hellos” and warm hugs are a memorable part of each day.
Eugene is adored and treasured by his niece and her husband, Sandi and
Cal Esselstrom. Their children and grandchildren love to hear stories from
Eugene’s life because he is such an interesting and unique person.
July -- Celebrate Freedom!
It’s a busy month!
4th of July Celebration
Friday, 4th @ 3:00pm
“Let our hearts ring true, … with the Red-White-and-Blue!” On our country’s
birthday, we’ll enjoy a patriotic performance of all-American tunes from the
talented Stanley Stern and guest. Along with hot dogs, apple pie, and some vigorous flag-waving, what could be more patriotic?
American Red Cross Presentation
Monday, 7th @ 3:00pm
Be prepared for fires, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters, The Boy
Scouts’ famous motto has never been more relevant. Come to this life-saving
presentation from the experts at The American Red Cross and learn what to do
… just in case!
Jazz It Up!
Friday, 18th @ 3:00pm
Cal Poly’s Jim Bochman and his trio, sax, guitar, and bass, will fill the sultry summer air with some very smooth sounds. What a jazzy way to spend the day.
Central Coast Renaissance Fair Outing
Saturday, 19th @ 10:00am - noon
The Villages are traveling to the land of “lords and ladies!” Enjoy jousting, traditional food, costumes, shoppes, and much more! Entrance fee to the fair is $10.
Please call 805.781.2777 to buy tickets.
Don’t Get Scammed!
Thursday, 31st @ 3:00pm
Local policeman, “Detective Eric,” will give us all the latest scams to which we
are unwitting victims and how to avoid them. Residents will bring their own stories and questions to this educational and valuable event, so they’ll be informed
– not victims!
CELEBRATIONS:
New Residents
Lorraine Gear
Bob & Janet Lawhon
Ed & Lilly Percy
Dottie Teel
Resident Birthdays
Perry Jamieson - 1st
Helen Kirkhuff - 2nd
Elizabeth Ham - 5th
Ray Steiner - 7th
Shep Adkins - 9th
Sonya Anderson - 9th
Gina Dietz - 13th
Laura Smith - 13th
Clyde MacQuiod - 15th
Denise Lagerquist - 16th
Norma Rau - 18th
Howard Lagerquist - 20th
Albert Jones - 21st
Rosemary Flamion - 22nd
Staff Birthdays
Miguel Rodriguez - 21st
Miriam Tenorio - 23rd
Faith Carlson - 26th
Craig Fischer - 28th
Senon Gonzalez - 29th
Staff Anniversaries
Craig Fischer - 1 year
David Kloepper - 1 year
James Rogers - 1 year
Efrain Trejo - 1 year
Matthew Truss - 1 year
Frank Concepcion - 6 years
Mike Joyce - 6 years
Betty Crow and Gerry Wallace join the
gang at Bob Pyeatt’s going away party.
Assisted Living
Garden Creek
A DM I N I ST R ATOR’S N OTE:
Dear Residents, Family, & Friends,
Curiosity may have killed the cat ...
but there is hard evidence that it has
the opposite effect on people. One
of the beliefs about aging is that
curiosity decreases from early to late
adulthood.
A study conducted
by The National Institute on
Aging concluded the following:
“Heightened curiosity can add
years to one’s life, increasing
longer life by 30 percent.” Why?
“Because curiosity promotes active
coping through new experience,
new friends, new ways to solve a
problem.”
Not only does curiosity
keep the brain working hard, but
it also lends spice to encounters
with the new and strange, and for
older persons, spice is often in short
supply.
If variety is the “spice of life’...
curiosity is the “wick in the candle of
learning.” Curiosity is an enormous
advantage to the elderly, for it keeps
them in tune with changes in the
world and enables them to better
understand, if not accept, what is
going on.
What are you curious about?
I’d like to know! Maybe we can
investigate it together.
Sincerely,
Lea Bogoyevac, Administrator
July -- Summer Lovin!
Don’t Miss These Dates!
Resident Spotlight:
Calendar Additions!
CELEBRATIONS:
Meet A Neighbor, Make A Friend
New Residents
Thursday, 3rd @ 2:00pm
1st Floor Living Room
Garden Creek residents, new and not-so-new, will gather to welcome
newcomers and celebrate life at The Villages. It’s a warm and wonderful
chance to meet new neighbors, get caught up with familiar ones, and build
lasting friendships.
- Eleanor Holland -
Born in Kansas City in 1918, Eleanor Holland made the arduous journey with her
parents and older sister to Newport Beach,
California at the tender age of five. Even
now, she recalls it was a long and tedious
drive. But once here, her friendly nature won
her new friends easily and she was happy
growing up on the sunny Southern California coast.
After graduating from high school, Eleanor studied business at Woodbury College in Los Angeles where she also found time for volleyball
and softball with her always-growing group of friends. Eleanor’s first
job as a new college graduate was as a secretary for several retail credit
companies. And that’s where she met Wilbur, the wonderful man who
would become her husband. Wilbur was a devoted military man who
died unexpectedly, and much too soon.
Strong and resilient, Eleanor continued her successful career as a
secretary, where she met her second husband, Jack. They made their
home in Southern California and raised three children: Scott, Gail, and
Roberta. This adventurous family of five enjoyed traveling together to
such distant countries as Italy and Ireland. But Eleanor says her favorite
destination was right here in the USA – the exotic, tropical, Big Island of
Hawaii.
Eleanor and Jack enjoyed many happy years together, and after his
passing, she decided to make the move to Garden Creek where she
could make new friends. Here, she continues her lifelong pleasures: sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and reading—mostly mystery and romance
novels. And she’s added a couple of new favorites to the list. Eleanor has
become a devoted bridge and bingo player and, typical of her warm and
easy-going personality, she’s made lots of great new friends here at The
Villages.
America Sings
Friday, 4th @ 3:00pm
1st Floor Living Room
Local favorite Stanley Stern has created a unique concert comprised of
All-American songs to commemorate our nation’s birthday. Our hearts will
ring true with the red, white, and blue on this truly patriotic day.
Living with Low Vision
Thursday, 10th @ 10:00am
Third Floor Living Room
The Braille Institute has been a wonderful resource for the community at
Garden Creek and this month they’ll run a support group for those dealing with vision loss. A professional Low Vision Consultant will guide us
through the life changing impact of vision loss and show us the resources
available.
Dorothy Bentley
Floyd Leigh
Bonnie Sager
Resident Birthdays
Alice Hyde - 5th
Meme Butler - 9th
Jerry Foster - 9th
Dorothy Wilkerson - 9th
Helen Bourquin - 10th
Monette Beall - 26th
Staff Birthdays
Angela Ojeda - 1st
Ian Pollak - 12th
Brandon Tate - 24th
Staff Anniversaries
Katie Boring - 1 year
Jennifer Ignacio - 1 year
Tony Juarez - 2 years
Abraham Monge-Navarro - 4 years
Brandon Tate - 8 years
Painting the World with Watercolors
Saturday, 26th @ 11:30am
Activity Room
Have you never painted in your life? Or are you dying to pick up the
brushes again? Welcome to the
Wonders of Watercolor—now an
ongoing class held the last Saturday of every month, and taught by
professional artist, Dixie Cavigli.
Join this class and “brush up” your
painting skills!
Garden Creek friends and family
celebrate Ruth Gabriel’s 100th birthday!
Special thanks to the Eagle’s Wings
Choir for performing a spectacular
concert for Garden Creek residents.
Assisted Living
Garden Creek
A DM I N I ST R ATOR’S N OTE:
Dear Residents, Family, & Friends,
Curiosity may have killed the cat ...
but there is hard evidence that it has
the opposite effect on people. One
of the beliefs about aging is that
curiosity decreases from early to late
adulthood.
A study conducted
by The National Institute on
Aging concluded the following:
“Heightened curiosity can add
years to one’s life, increasing
longer life by 30 percent.” Why?
“Because curiosity promotes active
coping through new experience,
new friends, new ways to solve a
problem.”
Not only does curiosity
keep the brain working hard, but
it also lends spice to encounters
with the new and strange, and for
older persons, spice is often in short
supply.
If variety is the “spice of life’...
curiosity is the “wick in the candle of
learning.” Curiosity is an enormous
advantage to the elderly, for it keeps
them in tune with changes in the
world and enables them to better
understand, if not accept, what is
going on.
What are you curious about?
I’d like to know! Maybe we can
investigate it together.
Sincerely,
Lea Bogoyevac, Administrator
July -- Summer Lovin!
Don’t Miss These Dates!
Resident Spotlight:
Calendar Additions!
CELEBRATIONS:
Meet A Neighbor, Make A Friend
New Residents
Thursday, 3rd @ 2:00pm
1st Floor Living Room
Garden Creek residents, new and not-so-new, will gather to welcome
newcomers and celebrate life at The Villages. It’s a warm and wonderful
chance to meet new neighbors, get caught up with familiar ones, and build
lasting friendships.
- Eleanor Holland -
Born in Kansas City in 1918, Eleanor Holland made the arduous journey with her
parents and older sister to Newport Beach,
California at the tender age of five. Even
now, she recalls it was a long and tedious
drive. But once here, her friendly nature won
her new friends easily and she was happy
growing up on the sunny Southern California coast.
After graduating from high school, Eleanor studied business at Woodbury College in Los Angeles where she also found time for volleyball
and softball with her always-growing group of friends. Eleanor’s first
job as a new college graduate was as a secretary for several retail credit
companies. And that’s where she met Wilbur, the wonderful man who
would become her husband. Wilbur was a devoted military man who
died unexpectedly, and much too soon.
Strong and resilient, Eleanor continued her successful career as a
secretary, where she met her second husband, Jack. They made their
home in Southern California and raised three children: Scott, Gail, and
Roberta. This adventurous family of five enjoyed traveling together to
such distant countries as Italy and Ireland. But Eleanor says her favorite
destination was right here in the USA – the exotic, tropical, Big Island of
Hawaii.
Eleanor and Jack enjoyed many happy years together, and after his
passing, she decided to make the move to Garden Creek where she
could make new friends. Here, she continues her lifelong pleasures: sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and reading—mostly mystery and romance
novels. And she’s added a couple of new favorites to the list. Eleanor has
become a devoted bridge and bingo player and, typical of her warm and
easy-going personality, she’s made lots of great new friends here at The
Villages.
America Sings
Friday, 4th @ 3:00pm
1st Floor Living Room
Local favorite Stanley Stern has created a unique concert comprised of
All-American songs to commemorate our nation’s birthday. Our hearts will
ring true with the red, white, and blue on this truly patriotic day.
Living with Low Vision
Thursday, 10th @ 10:00am
Third Floor Living Room
The Braille Institute has been a wonderful resource for the community at
Garden Creek and this month they’ll run a support group for those dealing with vision loss. A professional Low Vision Consultant will guide us
through the life changing impact of vision loss and show us the resources
available.
Dorothy Bentley
Floyd Leigh
Bonnie Sager
Resident Birthdays
Alice Hyde - 5th
Meme Butler - 9th
Jerry Foster - 9th
Dorothy Wilkerson - 9th
Helen Bourquin - 10th
Monette Beall - 26th
Staff Birthdays
Angela Ojeda - 1st
Ian Pollak - 12th
Brandon Tate - 24th
Staff Anniversaries
Katie Boring - 1 year
Jennifer Ignacio - 1 year
Tony Juarez - 2 years
Abraham Monge-Navarro - 4 years
Brandon Tate - 8 years
Painting the World with Watercolors
Saturday, 26th @ 11:30am
Activity Room
Have you never painted in your life? Or are you dying to pick up the
brushes again? Welcome to the
Wonders of Watercolor—now an
ongoing class held the last Saturday of every month, and taught by
professional artist, Dixie Cavigli.
Join this class and “brush up” your
painting skills!
Garden Creek friends and family
celebrate Ruth Gabriel’s 100th birthday!
Special thanks to the Eagle’s Wings
Choir for performing a spectacular
concert for Garden Creek residents.
Memory Care
Sydney Creek
ADM I N I ST R ATOR’S N OTE:
Dearest Family & Friends,
Did you know...
• Cardiovascular risk factors
including hypertension, diabetes, and
obesity are associated with increased risk
of cognitive impairment and dementia.
• Both physical and cognitive
activity may prevent cognitive decline.
• Observational studies indicate
that sleep disordered breathing and disrupted circadian rhythms are risk factors
for dementia while evidence is also emerging for depression and dietary patterns.
• Multifactorial lifestyle interventions could have the most impact on
prevention.
The above mentioned, are some
of the interesting data facts that were
gathered by attending the Alzheimer’s
Disease and Related Dementias: Updates
in Prevention, Treatment, and Innovative
Care Conference in San Diego hosted by
UC San Diego School of Medicine. The
session on Prevention and Lifestyle Interventions was particularly rich in information that could be relevant to all of us …
today! Eating wholesome food, exercising
both physically and cognitively, sleeping
well (as this is the brain’s opportunity to
heal from the stresses of daily life,) working on stress reduction, and increasing
joy in our lives are beneficial endeavors to
keep our cognition healthy.
If you are interested in reading
the handout sessions from this informative conference, just give us a call! We
have printed out extra copies of this for
interested parties! Knowledge and education are truly the keys to successfully
navigating this path that we all walk on.
Warmest regards,
Julie Trisco, Administrator
Resident Spotlight
- Eugene Earle -
By Sandi Esselstrom, niece
Eugene Walker Earle was born November 2,
1926, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the youngest
of three brothers and was very happy growing
up in Ohio. Most of his childhood memories
center around spending summers at a family
cottage in Pennsylvania. Eugene and his friend
often walked several miles to the nearest store
to buy some penny candy. On the way back to the cabin, they always went
skinny dipping in a big pond! A love of music was born during those summers, as he listened to records owned by a nearby farmer.
Eugene graduated from Cleveland State University with a major in engineering. He also proudly served in the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II.
The major portion of Eugene’s career was spent in the Los Angeles area,
where he was an electrical engineer for the Hughes Aircraft Company. Eugene
retired to Nipomo and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful Central Coast with
the many beautiful sights which were easily available to him.
As a 9 year-old, Eugene listened to Gene Autry croon “Sing Me a Song of
the Saddle” during a Sunday movie matinee. At this time, a fulfilling hobby of
collecting records was born. Aside from country music, he collected bluegrass,
traditional blues, Hawaiian slide guitar, and rockabilly records. He pursued
this hobby for more than 60 years, eventually owning well over 60,000 records.
Most of his vacations involved searching for just the right records.
In November 2003, Eugene donated his entire record collection to the University of North Carolina. Graduate students came to Eugene’s Nipomo home
to box up all the records and other related materials. The University estimates
that it would take between five and ten years to catalog and digitize Eugene’s
music donation. Eugene’s passion for records and the friends he made from
all over the world during his years of collecting were most important in his life.
Eugene never married, nor had children, but music filled his life and made it
continually interesting and joyful.
Eugene moved to Sydney Creek in February, 2009. He enjoys all the daily
activities, visiting with the other residents and staff, and taking walks in the
garden. Eugene gets most excited about the weekly bus trips. His hearty “hellos” and warm hugs are a memorable part of each day.
Eugene is adored and treasured by his niece and her husband, Sandi and
Cal Esselstrom. Their children and grandchildren love to hear stories from
Eugene’s life because he is such an interesting and unique person.
July -- Celebrate Freedom!
It’s a busy month!
4th of July Celebration
Friday, 4th @ 3:00pm
“Let our hearts ring true, … with the Red-White-and-Blue!” On our country’s
birthday, we’ll enjoy a patriotic performance of all-American tunes from the
talented Stanley Stern and guest. Along with hot dogs, apple pie, and some vigorous flag-waving, what could be more patriotic?
American Red Cross Presentation
Monday, 7th @ 3:00pm
Be prepared for fires, earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters, The Boy
Scouts’ famous motto has never been more relevant. Come to this life-saving
presentation from the experts at The American Red Cross and learn what to do
… just in case!
Jazz It Up!
Friday, 18th @ 3:00pm
Cal Poly’s Jim Bochman and his trio, sax, guitar, and bass, will fill the sultry summer air with some very smooth sounds. What a jazzy way to spend the day.
Central Coast Renaissance Fair Outing
Saturday, 19th @ 10:00am - noon
The Villages are traveling to the land of “lords and ladies!” Enjoy jousting, traditional food, costumes, shoppes, and much more! Entrance fee to the fair is $10.
Please call 805.781.2777 to buy tickets.
Don’t Get Scammed!
Thursday, 31st @ 3:00pm
Local policeman, “Detective Eric,” will give us all the latest scams to which we
are unwitting victims and how to avoid them. Residents will bring their own stories and questions to this educational and valuable event, so they’ll be informed
– not victims!
CELEBRATIONS:
New Residents
Lorraine Gear
Bob & Janet Lawhon
Ed & Lilly Percy
Dottie Teel
Resident Birthdays
Perry Jamieson - 1st
Helen Kirkhuff - 2nd
Elizabeth Ham - 5th
Ray Steiner - 7th
Shep Adkins - 9th
Sonya Anderson - 9th
Gina Dietz - 13th
Laura Smith - 13th
Clyde MacQuiod - 15th
Denise Lagerquist - 16th
Norma Rau - 18th
Howard Lagerquist - 20th
Albert Jones - 21st
Rosemary Flamion - 22nd
Staff Birthdays
Miguel Rodriguez - 21st
Miriam Tenorio - 23rd
Faith Carlson - 26th
Craig Fischer - 28th
Senon Gonzalez - 29th
Staff Anniversaries
Craig Fischer - 1 year
David Kloepper - 1 year
James Rogers - 1 year
Efrain Trejo - 1 year
Matthew Truss - 1 year
Frank Concepcion - 6 years
Mike Joyce - 6 years
Betty Crow and Gerry Wallace join the
gang at Bob Pyeatt’s going away party.
July -- Fun In The Sun!
Retirement Living
Mark Your Calendar!
The Palms & The Oaks
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR’S NOTE:
Dear Residents:
They say life is a journey,
and that odyssey is full of surprising
twists and turns. At some point, we
are destined to reach the end of the
line. If given a choice, I think most of
us would prefer to die peacefully at
home, in our own comfy bed. For those
who receive an end-of-life prognosis,
hospice offers them that opportunity.
What is hospice? Hospice
provides compassionate medical care,
pain management, emotional and
spiritual support tailored to the needs
of people who are facing a terminal
injury or illness with a prognosis of six
months or less. The goal of hospice is
to alleviate suffering, not to speed up
or to slow down the dying process.
The hospice team provides
intermittent nursing visits and a
variety of other services. For example,
hospice has musicians/vocalists who
will serenade the patient and family
members with favorite tunes. Faith
Carlson, our Life Enrichment Director,
was a hospice music therapist and can
attest to the tranquility those melodies
can bring.
We encourage our residents
to take advantage of hospice services,
should the need arise. Not only does
it ease the patient into the last stop on
life’s journey, it also offers comfort and
free counseling to the dying person’s
loved ones.
If you elect to have hospice
care, please let us know immediately,
so we can instruct our staff not to call
911 if a medical crisis arises.
Warmest regards,
Jeri O’Neill
Sizzlin’ Summer Socials
By Jeri O’Neill & Natalie Ellingson
Summers at The Palms and The Oaks are chock full
of entertaining social events that take advantage of the
lovely, warm weather. Here are some photographs of a few
of our favorites:
Loretta Grossmiller, pianist, and
Ragnar Gilberts on the sax, entertain
the residents with their enchanting
duets.
Take Note of These Dates!
As you know, each day at Sydney Creek is new. We encourage you to join us
in our world ... your loved one’s world ... and take advantage of the activity
options we offer multiple times on a daily basis. The Life Enrichment calendar is included in the newsletter each month and available at the Front Desk.
Sydney Creek Support Group
Tuesday, 1st @ 5:30pm
You are not alone -- join us. The support group is an open forum for Sydney
Creek families to share their thoughts with their peers. Come to share; come to
listen. Please RSVP to the Front Desk by Monday, June, 30th.
Woods Humane Society Visits!
Dorothy Sylvester digs into her
strawberry, banana, & peach smoothie
with gusto.
Tuesdays @ 11:00am
Each week, Woods Humane Society visits us with a dog for all to enjoy! These
canines will steal your heart, and just knowing they are up for adoption may
lend itself to an addition to your home! Come see these special pups, and witness the smiles they bring to our Sydney Creek family!
Thread Art
Thursday, 17th @ 2:00pm
Pins, boards, and embroidery thread have their own way of design as we will
thread our way to creativity, ultimately making a beautiful masterpiece! Come
and watch as birds, leaves, and other fun creations unfold right before your
eyes with the simple use of a thread!
“Tumbleweeds” Concert
Wednesday, 23rd @ 2:00pm
Patricia Shields and friend are a talented duo on the accordion and fiddle, who
play all styles of music, including bluegrass, waltz, polka, Cajun, Irish, two-step,
and many more! Come, and enjoy this special concert!
Slot Machine King Bob Knight
at Chumash Casino.
Sydney Creek Family Dinner
Thursday, 31st @ 6:00pm
Take the night off from cooking, and let our staff serve you and your loved one
an enjoyable meal. This is a great opportunity to meet other families. Please
RSVP to the Front Desk by Tuesday, 29th.
Richard Cowart is delighted with his
tasty olive and onion martini garnish
at the cocktail party.
NOTABLES:
New Residents
L. Paul Baum
Emory Evans
Venice McCollum
Ron Suter
Resident Birthdays
Audrey Schaefer - 5th
Mary Coontz - 7th
Sue Ryan - 9th
Helen Fitzgerald - 16th
Anne Posner - 16th
Cherril Fryk - 19th
Bill Nachlinger - 26th
Connie Breazeale - 30th
Mary Agee - 30th
Virginia Hurley - 30th
Employee Birthdays
Jonathan Mamaradlo - 6th
Cory Segundo - 8th
Ruby Rayray - 8th
Raquel Corpuz - 13th
Lushana Watson - 14th
Julie Griffin - 18th
Eric Morris - 18th
Linda Dirlam - 25th
Anne-Marie Browder - 28th
Jennifer Currier - 29th
Employee Anniversaries
Reynaldo Corpuz - 9 years
Silvia Alcantar - 8 years
Edgar Palomarez - 3 years
In Memory Of
John Calderwood
Robert Dixon
Lenora Hamilton
Muriel McCarthy
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Volume 14 | Issue 7 — July 2014
The Village Voice
A Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story
B LUES BASE BALL!
Take Me Out To The
Ballgame!
Sunday, 6th @ 1:00pm
Sydney Creek’s Baseball Day
Sunday, 20th @ 1:00pm
The Villages Baseball Day
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
Retirement Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Administrator: Hamish Marshall
The Palms: 805.543.2300
The Oaks: 805.543.2342
73 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Administrator: Lea Bogoyevac
License #: 405800467
Garden Creek: 805.543.2311
1234 Laurel Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Administrator: Julie Trisco
License #: 405800577
Sydney Creek: 805.543.2350
For More Information:
Susan Stewart —805.543.2300
[email protected]
For More Information:
Susan Stewart —805.543.2300
[email protected]
For More Information:
Jenny Molinar—805.543.2350
[email protected]
www.villagesofslo.com / www.sydneycreek.com
The Villages’ residents, family and
friends, and staff will take over Sinsheimer Park Baseball Stadium in
support of the San Luis Obispo Blues
Baseball Team! It’s our special time,
and the spotlight is on us! We even
get to throw out the first pitch!
We have free tickets for you and a
logo t-shirt for you to wear with pride!
Seating is very limited, so we require
an RSVP.
To attend Sydney Creek’s day,
Please contact the Front Desk or
Jenny Molinar @ 543.2350 regarding details.
To attend The Villages day, Please
contact the Front Desk or Faith
Carlson @ 543.2300 regarding
details.
July --
We’re in the prime of summer, so let’s enjoy
all that is offered to us at The Villages. From outdoor adventures to educational lectures, we can enrich our lives on a
daily basis!
Wii Bowling Tournament
Saturday, 5th & Friday, 25th @ 3:00pm
Garden Creek’s 3rd Floor Living Room
Residents from Garden Creek and The Palms have become friendly
competitors in the wildly popular Wii Bowling craze. Check your
Activity Calendars and join your Wii Bowling team to start practicing
for the tournament, with games alternating locations. You don’t bowl?
Then come to cheer on your friends!
The Inside Story: New Times
Thursday, 24th @ 3:00pm
The Palms Living Room
Glib story-teller and renowned newspaper editor Ryan Miller will
give us the inside story at New Times. Hear an insider’s view of how
stories, ads, artists, and editors bring it all together to create this longstanding publication.
The “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” KickOff Open House Party
Wednesday, 16th @ 5:00 - 6:30pm
The Village at Sydney Creek
1234 Laurel Lane, SLO
In partnership with the Central Coast Alzheimer’s Association,
Sydney Creek is proud to present the 2014 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Kick-Off Party! Come and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffle
prizes, and more! This is an ideal time to learn more about The
Walk, and sign up your personal or corporate team. Live entertainment will be provided, and the event is free. Everyone is welcome,
so please come, and raise awareness with us!