“Gives you the inside scoop of the Hermitage” Lemon Tree

Issue 30
Our Mission
MAY 2016
PROVIDE FACILITIES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER PERSONS
“Gives you the inside scoop of the Hermitage”
Residents please join us every Thursday at 2:00 pm
in the Auditorium for Happy Hour. You can unwind
with entertainment by
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Residents who celebrate their birthday in
May can enjoy a luncheon in their honor
on May 25th in the Dining Room at 12:00
noon. Residents whose name is on the
list can bring their spouse along to enjoy
this moment with them.
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May 5th Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 12th Diamond Dancers/
Guitarist Chris Edwards
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May 19 Bluegrass singers Davis &
Bradley
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May 26 Keyboardist/Guitarist Kazim
Lemon Tree
The Lemon Tree is a convenience store where residents
can purchase cards, snacks, personal items, etc. It is
located on the Garden Level Floor in the main building.
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday
from 10:00am – 2:00 pm.
Every Monday Evening join us for Lights/Camera/Action
at 6:00 pm in the Lobby. Over the next two months we will
show a 15-part series of documentaries titled The Century:
America's Time. This is produced by the American Broadcasting
Company about the 20thcentury and the rise of the United States
as a superpower. The documentary originally aired on The
History Channel in 1999.
Shirley Williams
Garnell Henderson
Nancy Rosenberg
Patricia Stevens
Carol Booth
Lois Hatch
Robert Pope
Wesley Ingold
Elesa McFadden
Helen LoPrete
Peggy Axthelm
Robert Caporaletti
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Evening Parade At Marine
Barracks Washington
Video
Monday May 30th join us in the Lobby
at 9:30 am for Memorial Day video
titled “Evening Parade at Marine
Barracks Washington.” Sergeant Major
of the Marine Corps, Micheal P. Barrett,
hosts the Evening Parade at Marine
Barracks Washington, D.C.
SWIMMING
STRAWBERRY PATCH
Join us every Wednesday for a
swimming trip to Chinquapin Recreation
Center. If you are interested please sign
up at the reception desk. The bus
leaves at 9:30 am.
The Strawberry Patch is located on the Garden Level
floor in the main building. It features gently used and
some new clothing, jewelry, scarves, shoes, purses and
other accessories, at very affordable prices. Hours of
operations are from 10:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday. The Strawberry Patch is managed
by Eve Holtzman, a volunteer from St. John’s Methodist
Church and is assisted by volunteers from several United
Methodist Churches and some residents from our own
community. All proceeds are used at this Hermitage for
special needs. If you are interested in volunteering at
the Strawberry Patch please notify Mary King, Director
of Resident Services at 703-797-3880 or visit at my office
on the Garden Level. Do plan to visit soon.
BEAUTY SHOP
Beauty Shop hours are Wednesday 8 am to 1
pm Saturday 7:30 am to 1:15 pm
*Please contact 703-797-3800 to schedule
your beauty appointment!
HOUSEKEEPING
NANCY NAPIER
Residents due to linen inventory please turn in all extra linen to the housekeepers or
leave it in the utility room on each floor. Thank you.
TIPS FROM HOUSEKEEPING
Do not put trash in hallways outside resident doors. If resident trash needs to be
emptied please call 703-797-3823 or let someone from Environmental Services know.
Please notify Environmental Services if you have big boxes that you need to throw away.
Do not put in the trash shoot. Housekeeping schedule is as follows:
Monday –5th & 6th Floor
Tuesday – 4th Floor
Wednesday – 3rd Floor
Thursday –2nd Floor
Friday –1st Floor & Ground Floor
Spring cleaning service is offered once a year through the Environmental Services
Department. Residents who wish to have it done can call the front desk at 703-797-3800 to
place the order starting in April. Personal Laundry is done every Monday in the Main
building. The bed pads blankets, spreads will be washed when needed or requested.
If residents are using personal linens the linens will be washed at no charge.
However, the residents need to let the housekeeper have the clean set to change the
bed. We hope this little article gives you better understanding of the housekeeping
services available in the community. Call the Director of Environmental Services Nancy
Napier at 703-797-3823. If additional work is needed, please call the front desk at 703-7973800 and place the work order. An additional charge may be applied.
ACTIVITIES AT GLANCE
Sunday May 1st at 4:00 pm please join our community’s newest resident Mr. Bob Glass as he performs in the Lobby. Bob
is so excited about being able to share his love of playing the violin and entertain our residents.
Tuesday May 3rd join AHC Inc. Affordable Housing Corporation in the Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Residents are
invited to attend this meeting which is held to discuss future plans for the St. James site that will begin
redeveloping this summer.
Wednesday May 4, 11, 18, 25th join Chris at 11:00 am in the Chapel for Bible Reflections. Beginning today we
will have a “Welcome your new neighbor” social on various floors. Residents on the respective floor is invited to
attend to introduce themselves and support new residents with their acclimation. Residents can check their
calendars to know what floor will be next.
Friday May 6th at 1:30 pm residents can enjoy a Mother’s Day Ice-cream Social in the Lobby. At 6:15 pm
residents can enjoy singers Chyp & Andrea in the Lobby.
Saturday May 7th join us at 1:30 pm in the Lobby for “Mint Juleps” Derby Day Social. At 2:00 pm please join
Bonnie Kendricks on the 3rd Floor Solarium odd side for Yoga and on April 16th she will be on the 2nd Floor
Solarium Odd side.
Sunday May 8th at 4:00 pm join singer Charlie Lopez in the Lobby.
Monday May 9th at 11:00 pm the Gentlemen’s group will be on the 4th Floor Lounge, please join in this special
program. At 12:00 noon “Gentlemen’s Luncheon” is held in the Dining Room. If interested please let Bernard
from Activities know.
Tuesday May 10th please join “Messiah Menders” volunteers from the Messiah United Methodist Church at
9:30 am in the Creative Arts Room. They come once a month and assist by mending your clothing free of
charge. Residents can join us for the Red Hat Society Luncheon in the Dining room at 12:00 noon. If you are
interested join us if you can. At 3:00 pm residents can enjoy Afternoon Tea and sing-a-long with Gideon in the
Lobby.
Thursday May 12th at 1:00 pm join Audiologist Tim Drake in the Healthcare Center. If you have any questions
about your Hearing Aids see Dr. Drake.
Friday May 13th the Dialogue Forum Book Club will be going to the Beatley Library the bus leaves at 2:00 pm.
Please join pianist Jerry Roman at 6:00 pm as he performs in the Lobby.
Saturday May 14th and 28th join “All 2 Dance Studio” for Music Appreciation in the Lobby at 1:30 pm
Saturday May 14th at 2:00 pm residents can enjoy Family Council Beanbag Baseball in the Auditorium.
Sunday May 15th at 1:30 transportation is provided for a 2:00 Marine Band concert at the Schlesinger Hall.
Residents can sign up in the trip folder at the front desk. This concert is FREE.
At 2:00 pm residents can enjoy the Young Musicians as they do a concert in the Lobby. They perform every
3rd Sunday of the month and the concerts enable the musicians to share their music with audiences who
might not have the opportunity to hear live music or to visit with young people. At 4:00 pm residents can
enjoy music with guitarist and singer John Cropp in the Lobby.
Monday May 16th at 2:00 residents can enjoy Artifacts with TerriLee in the Lobby.
Tuesday May 17th at 2:00 pm join us for a Welcome Social in the Lobby. Also at 2:00 pm join resident Joseph
Johnson for presentation “Joseph in Africa” in the Auditorium.
Wednesday May 18th at 11:00 am the bus leaves for a Lunch Bunch trip to Tempos restaurant in Alexandria
Va. Tempos is a blend of Italian and French cuisines, with its elegant but cozy restaurant's specialties to include
Linguini Vongale, Sole Almondine, Scaloppini di Vitello Marsala and dessert delicacies. If you are interested in
going please sign up in the trip folder.
Thursday May 19th join us for the St. John’s Senior Saints singers as they sing in the Lobby at 10:30 am. At 2:00
pm join us for Happy Hour in the Auditorium.
Friday May 20th 2016 join us for a trip to Arlington National Cemetery to see the “Changing of the Guard Ritual.” The bus will
leave at 9:30 am and residents can sign up in the trip folder at the front desk. At 6:15 pm join Keyboardist and singer Gurda
Williams in the Lobby.
Sunday May 22nd residents please join renowned pianist Frederick Moyer in the Lobby at 4:00 pm. Mr. Moyer
first appeared with the Boston Symphony at age 14, performed with The Boston Pops as a teenager, and made
his Carnegie Recital Hall debut in 1982. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia while in high
school, and graduated from Indiana University.
Monday May 23rd at 1:30 pm let’s join the Chaplain for Travels with Kathy Howell in the Lobby. At 3:00 pm
residents can join in the Shanghai Rummy card game on the 5th Floor Lounge. This game will be facilitated by
Ms. Doris Jones.
Wednesday May 25th the bus leaves at 1:00 pm for a trip to Alexandria Archeological Center. Residents who are
interested please sign up in the trip folder at the front desk.
Friday May 27th at 6:15 pm residents can enjoy Keyboardist Bob Clarke in the Lobby. .
Sunday May 29th at 4:00 pm please join the NiteHawk Swing band as they perform in the Lobby.
Tuesday May 31st at 4:00 pm join Munsey Memorial UMC Choir in the Lobby. Genesis I Youth Choir at
Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, TN, is one of the six singing choirs that are part of
the music ministry at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, TN, a city of some sixtythousand residents in the Tri-Cities region of northeast Tennessee. This choir, comprised of mid-high and
senior high youth, sings at least twice each month for morning worship, in addition to special programs
throughout the year.
The choir‘s 2016 tour program is “Child of God” a time of worship through music, helping us to understand
that Christ’s invitation is for all and that there is nothing that can separate us from God’s love. The group will
dine with residents after their performance.
Thursday morning Documentaries shown at 10:30 on Channel 2
Thursday May 5th Twinsters: This documentary chronicles the true story of a French fashion
student who discovered via the Internet an identical twin she never knew existed.
Thursday May 12th Mysteries of The Unseen World: Everyday wonders are unveiled in a
glimpse at the microscopic universe of events, creatures and processes that are invisible to
the naked eye.
Thursday May 19th The Human Experiment: Personal stories shed light on the lethal effects
of chemicals we use every day and the uphill battle against the industrial giants who create
them.
Thursday May 26th Particle Fever: The creation of the Higgs boson particle, an elusive key to
unlocking secrets of the universe, unfolds on camera in this landmark documentary.
UPCOMING MOVIES IN THE LOBBY Sunday’s at 1:15 pm
Sunday May 1st Roman Holiday: Audrey Hepburn stars as a stifled princess who slips away
from her guardians and is taken under the wings of a tabloid reporter looking for a scoop.
Sunday May 8th Cleopatra: This Oscar-winning epic saga of love, greed, and betrayal portrays
the ambitious Egyptian queen Cleopatra, who seduces the Roman emperor Caesar.
Sunday May 22nd Three Coins in the Fountain: Three American working women pin their
hopes for love on wishes they make as they toss coins into the famous Trevi Fountain in
Rome.
Sunday May 29th Daddy Long Legs: While touring France, a convivial American millionaire
decides to sponsor an orphaned young woman who soon falls in love with her anonymous
patron.
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WALKERS PATH
Walking for your Delight
This is notification of the planned walking activity between 9:45 and 10:45 am every
Wednesday called Walkers Path. This activity is a part of the Fun and Fitness concept. This is
held on the 6th floor.
SOCIAL SERVICES
KENYA BRYANT
The Beauty of Change
Hermitage Social Service Department
The old phrase “Home is where the heart is” holds truth. We, at the Hermitage want each
resident to feel the presence of home in every daily interaction and experience.
To accomplish the goal of a true home for our residents, one built upon relationships and
individual desires, we are embracing change. You may have heard a few words being tossed
around like culture change, Action Pact or Resident First. The Hermitage is excited to
announce that we are embarking on a wonderful journey of culture change, defined as Action
Pact by the VUMH Communities. These principles and practices create a beautiful blend of
the resident, relationships, and pleasures of daily living coming together in a unique identity
called home.
We are partnering with Action Pact as we embrace life at your home, The Hermitage of
Northern Virginia. The exciting thing about this culture change is that all of the positive things
you as residents have expressed, that have been implemented over the last few months, are
going to be represented across all departments at the Hermitage. The staff are going through
a training called Person First Care to ensure our 100+ employees are working from the same
mission, embracing life at your home. There will be more positive changes occurring
throughout the entire community.
There’s such beauty in positive change and we are happy to partner with the residents,
families, and community partners in this change. More information will be provided as we
continue to implement Action Pact and Person First Care principles and practices. If you are
interested in reading more about it, resources will be available in the library for your reading
pleasure.
Best regards,
Kenya Bryant
Social Service
Joseph in Africa, the Story of a Story
Morgan Johnson
Join resident Morgan Johnson every Tuesday in the Auditorium at 2:00 pm for this program.
Designed for the use of all residents, the Hermitage Library is managed by a
Library Committee, whose members volunteer their services to keep it
operating in an orderly and easily accessible manner. According to the committee’s guidelines, the purpose of
the Hermitage Library is to “fill the needs of residents for study, education, entertainment, and amusement
through the use of reference, fiction, non-fiction, and large print books, newspapers, magazines, and
audiovisual materials.”
The main Library, located on the first floor, contains magazines and hard-covered books. An adjoining room
provides two computers, available for use by all residents. There is also a small area on the Garden Level
between the Strawberry Patch and the Creative Arts Room, called the Book Nook, which contains paperback
books and audiovisual materials.
Arranged on the shelves in the main Library Room are books grouped together in the following categories:
Fiction (standard print)
Fiction (large print)
Mystery (including suspense and thrillers)
(Standard print)
Art
Travel
Trees and Plants
Games and Music
Social Science
Mystery (large print)
History (World and USA)
Biographies
Applied Science
Short stories
Birds and Wildlife
Poetry
Religion
Humor
Reference and Encyclopedias
Within each category, books are arranged alphabetically by author – except that biographies are arranged by
subject.
Library News
This is not April Fool. Please, Please take books out by signing the card in the pocket and placing it in the
green metal box. Many residents have not been doing this simple duty. Today (March 28th) a total of 18
books were returned to the Library and not one had been checked out-- the cards were all in the book
pockets.
There are two reasons for this Library Committee's request. First it prevents duplicates: there have been
cases in which a new book was cataloged while someone had the identical book without leaving the signout card. Second, the Committee tries to keep track of the books we have cataloged that may have gone
missing-- yes, it happens.
We appreciate those donations your books you have read and leave in the Library as these give us
information as to the currently popular authors.
Reference books and encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers may not be taken out of the library.
To borrow all other hardcover books, use the following steps.
1. Take the card from inside the back cover of the book.
2. Sign your name and date the book was borrowed.
3. Place the card in the green file box on the “Return Shelf.”
4. When the book is returned, put it on the “Return Shelf.”
Library Committee members will retrieve the correct card and return the book to its proper place on the
shelves. There is no limit to the number of books residents may borrow or the time they may be kept
for. Committee members will contact residents who do not return items in a reasonable time.
There are no “charging out” steps to follow for paperback books and audiovisual
materials -- and they may be taken out and kept as long as wanted. They are not
arranged in any order so just put them back wherever there is room. You are
encouraged to donate any new paperbacks you may purchase or receive as gifts, when
you are through with them -- and the same for CDs, cassettes, or DVDs.
HERMITAGE LIBRARY NEWSPAPERS
The Hermitage receives weekly newspapers regularly that are kept in the Library to be used by all
residents. Information about this service is provided here.
Copies of the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and the Wall Street Journal are available daily (except
the Wall Street Journal is not published on Sunday) and placed in the Library. The Post and the Times arrive by
courier and are delivered usually by Breakfast time. The courier also delivers copies to those residents that
have personal subscriptions. The Wall Street Journal arrives by U.S. Postal Service at mail time, is picked up
from the Front Desk and placed in the Library. The Hermitage Library pays for these newspapers.
Signs are posted requesting residents to read the papers in the Library and not remove them so that all can
avail themselves of the copies. The Library Committee has noted that this request is not always honored– by
Dinner time, frequently, only a few sections of the Post, e.g., are still in place. A few of the Residents
occasionally contribute their personal copies of The Post. The Committee wishes to thank them, and encourage
others to do likewise, even after use. This practice would provide some backup to alleviate the problem of
missing copies.
MUSIC APPRECIATION IN THE LOBBY
Saturday May 7th at 10:00 am join us for Music Appreciation: Sixty’s Jazz.
We will be featuring Best Jazz Albums from 1960 through 1965.
Saturday May 14th at 10:00 am join us for Music the morning, featuring Great presentation of the legendary
American conductor Leonard Bernstein, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Christa Ludwig (contralto solo),
the Viena State Opera Chorus and the Vienna Boys Choir playing the Symphony No. 3 of Gustav Mahler, at
1973.
Saturday May 21st at 10:00 am join us for Music Appreciation: Sixty’s Jazz. We will be featuring Best Jazz
Albums from 1966 through 1969.
Saturday May 28th at 10:00 am join us for Music the morning, featuring Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - The Kirov
Ballet.
GOOD NEWS FROM THE CHAPLAIN
Kathy Howell
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…a
time to keep, and a time to throw away;” Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6
It was my first appointment, and my first parsonage. Raymond United Methodist
Church may have been located in the middle of rice fields of Southwest Louisiana,
over 10 miles from the nearest town, but they provided me with a 3 bedroom, two
bath brick home with all the modern conveniences.
That’s why I was puzzled by the old shed that stood behind the house. Though I
didn’t know much about country living, it looked to me like it might be a pump shed for a well. Harold
Brown, one of the older members of the congregation was showing me around, so I asked him about it.
“Oh yes, that is a pump for a well, but don’t worry, you have city water. They came through with city
water about 18 months after we built the parsonage. We had already put in that well. But we weren't
so sure how that city water was going to work, so we kept the well and the pump house just in case."
“Harold, how long ago was that?” I asked.
“Oh, let me think…I guess that was about 25 years ago.”
There was a long pause, then Harold laughed and said, “Well I guess it's okay to take that pump shed
down now, that city water might just work out after all.”
I believe that holding on to things that have importance to me is fine. But often in life I find myself
holding on to things long after their usefulness has past. I get so used to things the way they are I don’t
stop to consider if things no longer used have become a burden, or if there might be someone else who
could really use the item.
In today’s Scripture, God reminds us that the things of this world have their place, they have their use,
but they never last forever. I hope that I can be more attuned to God’s pattern for my life, and more
willing to “take up” and “let go” of things according to His time.
Weekly Religious Activities
Adult Sunday School
Sunday, 9:30 am in the Chapel. This is a traditional classroom style Protestant Sunday School Class. It is lead by
devoted volunteer General Wilma Vaught who has been teaching for 40 years.
Bus to Sunday Catholic Mass Sunday, 10:15 am. A bus from Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church picks up
residents from the main entrance in order to transport them to Mass.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 am in the 1st Floor Solarium, even side. Traditional Worship Service, presided
over by the Chaplain of the Hermitage every Sunday.
Sunday Worship Service Health Care Center 3rd floor Sunroom at 3:30 pm. An informal but traditional nondenominational Christian Worship Service conducted by the chaplain of the Hermitage.
Sunday Worship Service Health Care Center 4th floor Sunroom at 4:00 pm. An informal but traditional nondenominational Christian Worship Service conducted by the chaplain of the Hermitage.
Hymn Sing Tuesday 6:15pm (1st floor Solarium Even Side) this is a fun, relaxed gathering where hymns are
sung by request by the residents lead by Gloria O’Neal, pianist for the Hermitage.
Roman Catholic Mass Wednesday 10:30 am in the Game Room. This service is conducted by a priest from
Blessed Sacrament Church.
MARKETING
SARAH DIPPERY
Please welcome Mr. Barron Von Nesselrode.
Mr. Nesselrode comes to Hermitage from Fredericksburg Virginia. Originally from Parkersburg WV, he enjoys
Water aerobics and sports. Please welcome him by inviting him to join activities and meals. he will reside in
Health Care Center Room 319.
Please welcome Mr. Bob Viera.
Mr. Viera comes to Hermitage from Longs South Carolina. Originally from New York NY, he enjoys reading,
spending time with his family and sports. Please welcome him by inviting him to join activities and meals. He
will reside in apartment 433.
Please Welcome Ms. Muriel Grove.
Ms. Grove joins us at Hermitage from Falls Church VA. Originally born in New York, but raised in Virginia she
enjoys bridge, golf, football and baseball. Please welcome her by inviting her to join activities and meals. She
will reside in apartment 618.
Please Welcome Ms. Lucy Aviles.
Ms. Aviles joins us at Hermitage from Arlington. Originally born in Columbia, she spent most of her life in the
DC area. Lucy likes crossword puzzles, Spanish soap operas, classical music, and dancing, Please welcome her
by inviting her to join activities and meals. She will reside in apartment 639.
Please Welcome Ms. Floral Fergus.
Ms. Fergus joins us at Hermitage from Yonkers NY. Originally born in THE West Indies she enjoy swimming,
word search and games. Please welcome her by inviting her to join activities and meals. She will reside in
apartment 332.
Please Welcome Ms. Margarita DeRivero.
Ms. DeRivero joins us at Hermitage from Maryland. Originally born in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, she
enjoys dancing, Latin American literature, and National Politics. Please welcome her by inviting her to join
activities and meals. She will reside in apartment 321.
Please Welcome Ms. JL Burrier.
Please Welcome Ms. JL Burrier.
Ms. Burrier joins us at Hermitage from Maryland. Originally born in Baltimore, she enjoys walking outside,
and reading. Please welcome her by inviting her to join activities and meals. She will reside in apartment
132.
Please Welcome Mr. Bob Glass
Mr. Glass joins us from St Louis, MO. Bob is a delightful gentleman who likes to stay busy, just a few of his
hobbies are swimming alternated daily with working out in the gym, so is happy to have three of his favorite
pieces of workout equipment in our fitness center. He enjoys reading, card games, and keeping up with the
local news. He will reside in apartment 440.
* Food Committee Meeting May 4th at 9:30 pm
in the Dining Room.
* Activity Committee Meeting May 4th at
2:30 pm in the Game Room.
* HCC Resident Council Meeting May 13th on the
3rd Floor at 11:00 am.
* Religious Life Committee Meeting May 9th at
1:30 pm in Chapel.
* Executive Committee Meeting May 10th at
1:30 pm in the Penthouse.
* Library Committee Meeting May 17th at 2:00pm
in the Library.
* Resident Council Meeting May 18th at 3:30 pm
in the Lobby.
HERMITAGE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Nancy Hindman………..Chair
Carol McGeary………….Deputy Chair,
Religious Life
Jackie Laclede……………Secretary
Paul Julian………………….Safety &
Library
Robert Pope……………....Food
Service
Gladys Laclede……………Activity
Every Wednesday at 11:00 am residents can join Chrissie Crosby for Bible Study
in the Chapel. Chrissie Crosby is a perpetual student of the Bible, particularly
enjoying the challenge and education of exploring Scripture with others. She
researches Hebrew and Christian traditions, seeking ways to help people today relate to the
ancient texts. Art, poetry, drama and effective prose are favorite ways to respond to
Scripture. Her studies in Biblical Hebrew and Greek languages also help with
reinterpretations and reimagining’s of the stories. In 2014 Chrissie received an MA in
Biblical Interpretation from Virginia Theological Seminary, and is working on a certificate in
Theology and the Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary.
Chrissie is married to David Crosby, an Episcopal priest who serves as the associate at
Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Alexandria. Her mother is Elesa McFadden.
Breeze Time--Community Circles
“Circle meetings” have become a common vehicle for much of the communication that takes
place at the Hermitage in Northern Virginia. Circle meetings, whether they are with residents or
team member groups, is informal and more conducive for stimulating conversation. In the circle, all involved
have an equal voice which builds a respect and comfort level for sharing ideas and thoughts. It builds that
feeling of “TEAM”. In a circle meeting, each participant speaks without interruption and the relaxed
environment stems judgment, encourages shy people to talk and assertive people to listen. The benefit of the
circle is that everyone has an opportunity to examine their own views and consider the perspectives of others,
thus building meaningful relationships.
¨ Assisted Living Independent: Breeze time at 2:00pm on Tuesdays in the Lobby.
¨ Assisted Living Floor 2 & 3: Friday at 10am on the 2nd Floor Lounge.
¨ Healthcare 3rd floor: Tuesday at 10:30 on the 3rd floor in the Healthcare center
¨ Healthcare 4th floor: Thursday at 10:30 on the 4th floor in the healthcare center
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HearUSA
HEARING AIDS –EXPECTATIONS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE THEM
Advanced digital Hearing aids provide fine-tuning capability to match your degree of hearing loss and
preferences… and are a lot less noticeable than untreated hearing loss. When properly fitted, hearing aids
can vastly improve the quality of life for 95% of people with hearing loss. Your provider is your partner in the
process of what, for many, is the same as relearning to hear clearly again. The key to success is to establish
realistic goals and o work with your provider to achieve them.
Mr. Drake, your, will be available in the HCC to anyone who may be considering hearing improvement or
even for those who already have hearing aids on the 2 nd Thursday each month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. He can
adjust and clean your aids, look in your ears, and test your hearing.
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Financial Planning in Retirement
Monday May 9th at 2:00 pm, join us for a Financial Planning in Retirement presentation in the Lobby. Are
you concerned about volatility in the market? Haven’t looked at your investments lately? Has global risk
eaten away at your portfolio without you knowing? If you share any of these concerns, please join John
Sciuto – Financial Advisor, from Wells Fargo Advisors in learning about how he can help you have a successful
retirement that is free from financial worry. His team focuses on creating comprehensive financial plans for
retirees. Their strategy is to get to know you personally and understand your goals before they create your
custom plan. His presentation will focus on how to avoid these risks in the market while preserving the
wealth you’ve earned for retirement.
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Resident’s ae invited to attend Dialogue Forum every Friday at 2:00 pm in the Book Nook.
What is Dialogue Forum? It is people coming together to discuss current events or issues of personal or
Philosophical concerns.
Dialogue Forum comprises of a flexible Book Review of visual and audio books, mystery, fiction, etc., 350
pages or less.