february - Cincinnati

2016 RESIDENT COUNCIL:
President: Betty Linder
Vice President: Carol Ann Ater
Secretary: Susan Galbraith
The Resident Council Meetings are held on the 3rd
Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. This month’s
meeting is February 18 in the game room. Please
feel free to contact any of the officers regularly if you
have a concern that you would like to share in the
time between meetings.
MALLARD COVE BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB:
This is a monthly book discussion group that meets
in the Game room at 7pm on the 4th Friday of each
month. This month’s meeting will be held on
Friday, February 26. All residents are welcome to
join and we encourage new members to participate
every month, or even just during months when
certain book selections seem appealing. All books
and materials are provided each month free of
charge. Please see a member of the Life Enrichment
Department for more information or to join the
group.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY AND WORSHIP:
Music and Worship
Wednesdays 7-8 pm in the Theater
Faith Christian Fellowship Church invites you to
attend this weekly hour of Music, Song, and Worship.
Everyone is welcome! Please contact the Life
Enrichment Department for more details, or if you
are interested in speaking, singing, or helping!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2/3 2/7 2/8 2/10
2/12
2/12
2/16
2/21
2/24
2/24
2/25
JE ANNE NOL AN
BE VER LY BE S S
EUNIC E HER BERT
BER NIC E JOHN S ON
R E VA S MI TH
JOHN THOMP S ON
NOR MAN S C HULTE
NOR M L INDBL AD
D OT T IE MAGELL A
JIM NIEHAU S
JIM AK IN
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF CINCINNATI
OUTREACH SERVICES: This is a service
offered free of charge through the Cincinnati
Public Library. Outreach is designed to
provide library services to those individuals
unable to take advantage of traditional library
services due to disability or other special
needs. They visit Mallard Cove on the Last
Wednesday of each month and will bring
your books and/materials directly to your
apartment door. Materials that need to be
returned can also be picked up at this time
by simply putting your books in the provided
outreach bag and placing outside your door.
Please see the Life Enrichment Department if
you would like more information or would like
to utilize these services.
CALLING ALL RESIDENTS!
Mallard Cove is a wonderful place filled with
friendship, laughter, fun activities, caring
people and great outings! Mallard Cove
would love to see your ideas, participation
and leadership help grow our community
to new heights! Those interested in being a
part of a great partnership between the Life
Enrichment Department and Mallard Cove
residents, come see the Life Enrichment
Director or Life Enrichment Coordinators. We
would like to start developing creative and fun
resident-led activities in which ALL Mallard
Cove residents will be welcome to attend!
We look forward to hearing your ideas and
working to see our vision become a reality!
2/25 ED R IC E
2/27 D OROTH Y ELL IS ON
NEW RESIDENTS
RUBY BELVAL
PE TR A HEINLEIN
PAUL PHILL IP S
HELEN WELL S
1410 Mallard Cove Drive
Sharonville, OH 45246
513.772.6655
www.MallardCoveSeniorLiving.com
FEBRUARY
JULY
CALENDAR
SUNDAY
ROOM KEY
MONDAY
BST.............Bistro........................ 2nd Floor
DR................Dining Room........... 1st Floor
DSR.............Discovery Room.............. 2nd floor, Library
EXR.............Exercise Room..................3rd floor
LBR.............Library...................... 2nd Floor
GMR............Game Room........... 2nd Floor
THTR..........Theater.....................3rd Floor
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY 7
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Wine and Cheese Social-BST
6:30 Super Bowl Party-BST
VALENTINE’S DAY
2:00 2:30 4:00 6:30 NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY 1
8
9:00 Donuts and Coffee-BST
10:45 Get Fit-THTR
1:30 Podiatrist Visits
2:00 Cincinnati Museum Center Presents: “Cincinnati and Presidents”-THTR
4:00 Chinese New Year Social Hour with Chinese Music-BST
PRESIDENTS’ DAY 15
9:00 Donuts and Coffee-BST
10:00 Art Class with Cheryl-BST
10:45 Health Rhythms-THTR
1:00 Canines for Christ-LBR
2:00 President Poll Race Game-
GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Wild Honey Band-THTR
21
2:00 2:30 4:00 6:30 Bingo-GMR
Bible Study with Dr. Ruth-
DSR
Wine and Cheese Social-BST
“Love in the Air” Movie: Love Story-THTR
28
2:00 2:30 4:00 6:30 Bingo-GMR
Bible Study with Dr. Ruth-
DSR
Wine and Cheese Social-BST
“Love in the Air” Movie: Leap Year-THTR
22
9:00 Donuts and Coffee-BST
10:45 Get Fit-THTR
2:00 Mike Connelly: “Pearl Harbor Dec 8, 1941 to Dec 31, 1941”-
GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Chuck Wiggins Duo-THTR
LEAP DAY
GROUNDHOG DAY
WEDNESDAY
2
10:00 Global Art Project with Cheryl-
BST
10:00 Calming Coloring Session-GMR
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-
THTR
11:00 Lunch at Szechuan House
2:00 Movie: Groundhog Day-THTR
3:00 Greeting Card/Scrapbooking Club-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Reflections Duo-THTR
9:00 Donuts and Coffee-BST
10:45 Health Rhythms-THTR
1:00 Canines for Christ-LBR
2:00 Table Bowling-GMR
3:00 Art Talk with The Taft Museum-THTR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Mike Pendell Entertainment-
THTR
14
Bingo with Valentine’s Day prizes-GMR
Bible Study with Dr. Ruth-
DSR
Valentine’s Day Wine and Cheese Social-BST
“Love in Air Movie”: The Notebook-THTR
TUESDAY
29
9:00 Donuts and Coffee-BST
10:45 Health Rhythms-THTR
1:00 Canines for Christ-LBR
2:00 Cornhole-BST
4:00 Margarita Mixer Social Hour-
BST
7:00 KJ Summerville-THTR
MARDI GRAS
9
10:00 Calming Coloring Session-GMR
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-
THTR
11:00 Lunch at IHOP
12:00 Mardi Gras Party with Bone Voyage Band-DR
2:00 Valentine’s Day Cards with Westi-GMR
3-5 Caricature Artist-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
16
10:00 Calming Coloring Session-GMR
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-
THTR
11:00 Lunch at Marco’s Pizza
2:00 Activities Brainstorming-GMR
3:00 Greeting Card/Scrapbooking Club-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Brian Jorg: “Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula”-THTR
23
10:00 Calming Coloring Session-GMR
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-
THTR
11:00 Lunch at Houston Inn
1:00 Table Bowling-BST
2:00 Creative Writing Club-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
THURSDAY
3
9:30 Personal Training with
Celine-EXR
10:00 Catholic Communion/Rosary-
THTR
10:00 Flower Arrangements with Cinder-GMR
11:30 Outing to Christ Church Glendale
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Music & Worship-THTR
ASH WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
WORLD CANCER DAY 4
9:45 10:45 1:00 2:00 4:00 4:15 10
Creative Crafts-Valentine’s Day magnets-GMR
Seated Pilates with Celine-
EXR
Cheesecake Social-BST
Covetations Part III-DR
Social Hour-BST
Karl Dappen Entertainment-
BST
17
24
9:30 Personal Training with
Celine-EXR
10:00 Catholic Communion/Rosary-
THTR
10:00 Woodworking/Gardening Club-
GMR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-DR
5:00 Cowboy-themed Resident Birthday Party with Full Moon Ranch-DR
7:00 Music & Worship-THTR
9:45 10:45 2:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 Indoor Walking Club-Meet in Bistro
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-THTR
2:00 Bingo $20 Coverall Pot! GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
6:30 African American History Month Movie: 42-THTR
18
10:00 10:45 12:00 2:00 4:00 6:30 Creative Crafts-St.
Patrick’s Day tie dye shirts-
GMR
Seated Pilates with Celine-
EXR
Resident Council Meeting-
GMR
Social Hour-BST
Denny Duvall Entertainment-
THTR
Bake for Hope Café-GMR
Seated Pilates with Celine-
EXR
Backgammon-GMR
Bell’s Choir Practice-THTR
Social Hour-BST
6
10:45 Dance Fitness with Jess-
THTR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Wine and Cheese Social-
BST
6:30 Movie: Pretty Woman-THTR
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
12
10:00 Indoor Walking Club Meet in BST
10:45 Restorative Yoga with Lynne-THTR
1:30 Movie: Lincoln-THTR
2:00 Bingo $20 Coverall Pot! GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
5:00 Cove Crooners Cupid Performance-DR
6:30 African American History Month Movie: Glory -THTR
25
9:45 10:45 1:30 2:30 4:00 5
11
9:30 Personal Training with
9:45 Pen Pals-GMR
Celine-EXR
10:00 Catholic Communion/Rosary- 10:45 Seated Pilates with Celine-
EXR
THTR
10:00 Woodworking/Gardening Club: 1:30 Table Bowling-BST
2:30 Bell’s Choir Practice-THTR
Wooden Heart Decorating-
4:00 Social Hour-BST
GMR
7:00 Stormy Weather Jazz 12:00 Outing to Monroe Casino
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
Entertainment-THTR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Music & Worship-THTR
9:30 Personal Training with
Celine-EXR
10:00 Catholic Communion/Rosary-
THTR
10:00 Coffee Tasting-BST
10:30 Mike Connelly-GMR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
7:00 Music & Worship-THTR
NATIONAL WEAR
RED DAY
SATURDAY
19
Indoor Walking ClubMeet in Bistro
Restorative Yoga with Lynne-THTR
Outing to Valley Thrift Store
Bingo-$20
Coverall Pot! GMR
Social Hour-BST
African American History Month Movie: The Tuskegee Airmen-THTR
10:00 Indoor Walking Club26
Meet in Bistro
10:45 Restorative Yoga with
Lynne-THTR
2:00 Bingo $20 Coverall Pot! GMR
3:00 Dementia Caregiver Support Group-THTR
4:00 Social Hour-BST
6:30 African American History Month Movie: The Gabby Douglas Story-THTR
7:00 Book Club-GMR
13
10:45 Tai Chi-THTR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
1:30 Cathy Huffman Gospel Music-THTR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Wine and Cheese Social-
BST
7:00 The Sweet and Lows
Valentine’s Day Performance-THTR
20
10:45 Dance Fitness with
Jess-THTR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Wine and Cheese Social-
BST
6:30 Movie: Roman Holiday-
THTR
27
10:45 Tai Chi-THTR
1:30 Bridge Club-DR
2:00 Bingo-GMR
4:00 Wine and Cheese Social-
BST
6:30 Saturday Night Special: “Buffalo Soldiers”-THTR
F E BRU A RY
What’s Happening at Mallard Cove!
Outings, Transportation, and Other Services
*Please Make Sure to sign up at the Reception Desk 48 hours prior to an outing.
All trips depart from the main lobby, unless otherwise indicated by staff or resident request.
MALLARD COVE THEATRE
FEBRUARY MOVIES AND FEATURES
Monday, February 8
1:30 p.m. Dr. Cusher, D.P.M. Visits
(Please sign up at the front desk for your appointment)
Tuesday Lunch Outings
Sign up at the Front Desk!
(Bring money to purchase lunches)
February 2 Szechuan House
February 9 IHOP
February 16 Marco’s Pizza
February 23 Houston Inn
Outings / Activities
Sign up at the front desk and see your calendar for times and locations!
February 2 Global Art Project with Cheryl-sign up at the front desk-FREE
February 3 Flower Arrangements with Cinder-sign up at the front desk-FREE/Outing to Christ Church Glendale-sign up at the front desk-$4 for lunch
February 4 Creative Crafts-Valentine’s Day magnets-sign up at the front desk-FREE/
Cheesecake Social-sign up at the front desk to ensure there is enough food purchased-FREE
February 9 Valentine’s Day cards with Westi-sign up at the front desk-FREE/Caricature Artist-sign up at the front desk-FREE (Caricatures will be provided in the order of residents signed up on the sheet)
February 10 Outing to Monroe Casino-sign up at the front desk
February 11 Pen Pals-sign up at the front desk-FREE
February 15 Art Class with Cheryl-sign up at the front desk-FREE
February 18 Creative Crafts-St. Patrick’s Day tie dye t-shirts-sign up at the front desk and include t-shirt size-FREE
February 19 Outing to Valley Thrift Store-sign up at the front desk
February 25 Bake for Hope Café-sign up at the front desk-FREE
Sunday
9:00 & 10:15 a.m.
Local Church Runs
*We are pleased to accommodate Doctor Appointments and other
Individual Transportation Needs with advance notice.
Please call the Front Desk @ 513-772-6655 to Schedule Transportation Appointments.
Friday “African American
History Month” Series
Showing Fridays at 6:30pm
February 5 February 12 February 19 February 26 42
Glory
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Gabby Douglas Story
Weekend Wildcard
“Love in the Air” Series
Showing at 6:30pm
February 6 February 14 February 20 February 21 February 28 Pretty Woman
The Notebook
Roman Holiday
Love Story
Leap Year
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FITNESS PROGRAMS
Check out the featured special entertainment this month!
February is the month of love, and what better way to show yourself some love than keeping your body
strong and healthy! Mallard Cove offers free group and private exercise classes six days a week! With so
much variety, you’ll burn calories without getting burned out on the same routine. Winter is hard on the
body and soul, exercise gets the blood pumping and the endorphins rising making you a happier, healthier
YOU! Get started today and love the positive changes to come!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY
CHINESE MUSIC WITH MING KE
4 P.M. IN THE BISTRO DURING SOCIAL HOUR
The internationally renowned Pipa virtuoso, Ming Ke, has appeared as a soloist with principal
orchestras in China, Japan, Spain, and the United States to critical acclaim since her formal debut in 1985. Described
in the Cincinnati Enquirer as a performer whose “performances sparkle with grace and expression,” Ming is a master
interpreter of traditional and contemporary music for the Pipa, a four-stringed Chinese chordophone whose history
dates from ca. 200 BC. Join us in celebrating The Year of the Monkey!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
MARDI GRAS PARTY
BONE VOYAGE JAZZ BAND
12 P.M. IN THE DINING ROOM
The talented trumpet and trombone players of Bone Voyage Jazz Band will be back with a fabulous Mardi Gras
performance! Join us on Fat Tuesday for New Orleans cuisine, a hurricane drink, music, and fun for all!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
THE SWEET AND LOWS
VALENTINE’S DAY PERFORMANCE
7 P.M. IN THE THEATRE
The Sweet and Lows is an A cappella duo that specializes in music from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
They take their inspiration from such singers as Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, and The Andrews Sisters. In this
Valentine’s Day performance, the Sweet and Lows sing some of your favorite love songs like “Can’t Help Falling in
Love,” “Steppin’ Out,” “A Bushel and A Peck,” and many more! The duo delights audiences with tight A cappella
harmonies, vintage-style costumes, and energetic choreography!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
THE WILD HONEY BAND
7 P.M. IN THE THEATRE
The Wild Honey Band is a seasoned group of veteran musicians who have performed with some
of the country’s top show bands over the years. Wild Honey plays music from the 50s through the
present including pop, blues, country, jazz, and dance. One of the band’s specialties is performing for
“senior” audiences. Over the past few years, Wild Honey has performed multiple shows in a number
of local senior residential facilities in Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
CHUCK WIGGINS DUO
7 P.M. IN THE THEATRE
Chuck and Deb Wiggins are a vocal/instrumental duo based in Cincinnati. Their music ranges from light
jazz/pop/folk instrumentals to creative vocal versions of cover songs. Chuck also likes to explore the
realms of “gypsy” folk and jazz instrumentals. The digital accordion allows them to bring an ensemble
sound into a solo setting, without using prerecorded material.
HealthRhythms with Arlene-THTR
Every Other Monday @ 10:45 a.m.
Seated Pilates with Celine -THTR
Thursdays @ 10:45 a.m.
HealthRhythms is an enlivening group drumming
program, which research has proven, significantly
increases the disease fighting activity of circulating
white blood cells. The program is all about learning,
discovering, enjoying, and sharing musical insights that
can help everyone improve quality of life. HealthRhythms
includes a protocol which consists of the following
ten steps: 1.Introducing the program, reviewing the
health benefits of group drumming 2.Wellness exercise
harmonizes mind, body, and spirit 3. Breaking the ice,
shaker pass – enables the group to feel at ease 4.The ABCs
of drumming 5. Rhythmic Naming: playing the rhythm
of one’s name 6. Entrainment Building: participants copy
a foundational rhythm 7. Inspirational beats, drumming
responses for individuals facing challenges of chronic
illness 8. Guided Imagery Drumming: focuses on
breathing and a progressive muscle relaxation exercise
9.Wellness Exercise 10. The Finale: creates an ambience
of reflection and expression.
You don’t have to leave your chair to enjoy the benefits of
Stott Pilates, a modified approach to the original Pilates
exercise method that is specific to older adults. It is ideal
for individuals with mobility limitations, arthritis, or
anyone looking to improve or maintain their overall health.
This seated routine of gentle stretching, strengthening,
and breathing works the arms, legs, and torso. Join this
class for a workout that increases circulation, strengthens
posture, and improves flexibility.
Get Fit with Trish
Every Other Monday at 10:45 a.m.
Get Fit is an all over body workout that includes weight
training (if desired) including upper body, lower body and
core strengthening activities in a relaxed environment.
Personal Training with CelineExercise Room*
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.
*Interested residents should contact activities to sign
up for a session.
Celine offers individual training to increase strength,
flexibility, balance, control, and muscular symmetry for
your body. Programmable exercise machines allow you
to set the amount of time and resistance to achieve your
goals. Gradually increasing resistance and time will
improve your life. These machines can increase strength,
flexibility and endurance when used properly.
Restorative Yoga with Lynne - THTR
Tuesdays and Fridays @ 10:45 a.m.
Lynne Carroll leads this beneficial Yoga program
designed with you in mind. It is a 45 minute class
filled with Yoga practices geared toward healthy aging.
Each exercise included in this program are done while
seated in a chair and can be particularly helpful with
relieving the symptoms of arthritis, hypertension, and
osteoporosis. Other benefits include improved balance,
posture, and strength. This class can help aid with
pain management, reduce stress, and improve immune
function. It’s a wonderful, relaxing way to start your day.