September 2014 NEWSLETTER.pub

Lexington Square
of Lombard
Meet Our Staff:
Renee Cerveny
Executive Director
Laura Christiansen
Associate Executive
Director
Carlos Bernal
Life Enrichment
Director
Fausto Luz
Housekeeping Director
Chris Minor
Executive Chef
Meri Dhori &
Dita Menka
Lexington Line
SEPTEMBER 2014
From The Executive Dire ctor...
It is hard to believe we are drawing near the end of our short Summer though
we look forward to the changing of the seasons as we approach September.
We can hope for beautiful colors and cooler temperatures.
We are looking for your input in our Annual Satisfaction Survey. This survey
is very important to us as it tallies your response and compares us to other
facilities like us. We utilize this tool to develop our department goals for 2015.
We would appreciate if you would take a few minutes on September 4th or 5th
from the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm in the First Floor Lounge to fill out your
survey. For the couples in the building we would appreciate both of you taking
the time to complete. On average it will take up to six weeks to receive the
results in which I will share with the Resident Council at a general meeting.
Thank you in advance for your input and cooperation.
September is the month to vote at Lexington for your Resident Council Members. We are very fortunate to have individuals who want to be part of the
Penny Montgomery community and participate in Resident Council. We have had a successful year
Supervisor ACTS
with our current members and have appreciated all the efforts to support the
Community Nurse
community and the residents and thank each member for their support. I look
Julie Bista
forward to another successful year working with the Resident Council.
Program Director
Dining Room Directors
Barb Highley
Concierge
Linda Cole,
& Kathi Nicklas
Sales Counselors
Joanne Fuener
Move-In Coordinator
Ed Gibson
The Sales Department are offering $1,000.00 to residents who refer a friend
who makes Lexington Square their home. If you have someone who you
would like to refer, please share that information with Joanne Fuener, Move
In Coordinator in the Sales Department.
October will bring a celebration of 28 years of Lexington
providing senior living to the community. We are planning to
celebrate the last week of October with family and residents.
Maintenance
Monica Barrichelo
Community Outreach
We welcome the new residents wishing them health and
happiness in their new home and to everyone a happy and
safe Labor Day.
Renee Cerveny
Executive Director
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
S E P T E M B E R B I R T H D AY S
2014
WORSHIP SERVICE
2063 Lillian Dixon
9/3
2014 Jacqueline Elwood
9/6
Each Friday - 11:00 am
Hyde Park Room
666 Frances Zach
9/6
Anne Sherren, Coordinator
3060 Joan Kraska
9/8
608 Al Leisering
9/12
2002 LeRoy Kohutynski
9/13
408 Larry Gage
9/15
467 Lillian Mastro
9/17
651 Louise Anderson
9/17
123 Harold Smith
9/19
2047 Margot Windschiegl
9/30
SEPTEMBER 5
Rev. Cindy Karis
Knox Presbyterian Church
Naperville
SEPTEMBER 12
Rev. Scott Jansen
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Riverside
SEPTEMBER 19
Rev. Eddie Knox
Pullman Presbyterian Church
Chicago
“Lexington Square of
Lombard wishes a
Happy Birthday
to all its residents
SEPTEMBER 26
born in this month”
H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A R Y. . .
Bill & Alvira Lizik
9/15
Rev. Tim Friesema
Lexington Health Hospice Chaplain
Lombard
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
NEW NEIGHBORS
2014
B I R T H DAY L U N C H E O N
Harold Smith
#123
Rick & Nancy Wilson
#550
The Staff of Lexington Square extends best
wishes to this month’s birthday residents.
Enjoy a delicious luncheon prepared by
Chef Chris and his staff. Invite a guest to
join you on this special day!
R.S.V.P. to Life Enrichment.
Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: Noon
Place: Dining Room
I N L O V I N G M E M O R Y. . .
LUNCH BUNCH
“GREEK ISLANDS”
Peter Zubak
#524
Margorie Donath
#551
Jack Morris
#2029
Greek Islands offers choices such as stuffed
grape leaves, beef and lamb meatballs and
spinach and feta pie. There's also a lengthy list
of seafood entrees, including red snapper,
salmon, sea bass, orange roughy and more.
Robert Johnson
#610
Sign up in the Life Enrichment Department!
Date: Monday, September 8
Time: Noon
Location: Lombard
G R I E F E D U C AT I O N &
SUPPORT
FINER DINERS
“THE BANK”
Studies in several countries over the past
decade reveal widowed people with a social
life and friendship-support-system cope with
their grief more effectively. Trusted friends
with whom you can talk provide comforting
support.
An evening at The Bank is like having an
unforgettable dinner party at your best friend’s
house. Delectable food, great wine, pleasant
conversation, sparkling laughter and the soft
clink of silver, china & glass.
Date: Monday, September 8
Time: 10am
Place: Private Dining Room
Date: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Wheaton
Sign up in the Life Enrichment Department!
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
LEXINGTON BOOK CLUB
The Lexington Book Club is a great opportunity
for intellectual residents who enjoy reading to
share their opinions after reading a club book.
The book to be discussed will be “West With The
Night” by Beryl Markham.
RESIDENT COUNCIL
2014 ELECTIONS
We encourage you to come down to the Hyde
Park Room and vote for four candidates at the
next Resident Council election at 9:30am on
September 16 before the regular session.
The nominees are:
We always welcome new residents!
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Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 6:30pm
Place: 5th Floor Library
RESIDENT COUNCIL
The Resident Council meets monthly and serves
as a wonderful opportunity to keep up with
what’s going on in our community. Bring up any
questions or concerns you might have.
All residents are encouraged to attend this
important event.
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 10:30am
Place: Hyde Park Room
2014
Corrine Albergo (504)
Jeri Gosset
(442)
Gene Herlihy (410)
Marge Johnson (610)
Freda McEwen (641)
Morgan Meyer (631)
Bob Parr
(328)
If you are not able to vote on the day of the
election, you can get an absentee ballot in the
Life Enrichment Department before
September 16.
Winners will be announced during
the Resident Council meeting.
S O M E O N E YO U S H O U L D K N O W : “ D I TA M E N K A”
This month, the person featured
for “Someone You Should
Know” will be Dita Menka,
Dining Room Director.
Dita was born in Quetze, Albania
and came to the United States in
1994. She started working for
Lexington Square as a Housekeeper, then moved to the Dining
Room as a waitress and worked
her way up to her current position: “Dining Room Director.”
Also ask any questions you have!
Dita will open up about her
personal life and why she
decided to settle here in
Lombard.
If you want to know this accom- Date: Tuesday, September 30
plished person a little more, here Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
is a great opportunity for you.
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
FROM THE HEART & SOLE…
Chair Aerobics? Take a seat
and put your feet UP… and
DOWN…and UP…and
DOWN. It’s true. In chair
exercise classes, participants
are able to obtain a cardiovascular workout while
seated! By moving in a
continuous manner, such as
marching in place or moving
your arms as if you are
conducting an orchestra, you
can gain aerobic benefits.
The Heart & Sole Fitness
classes provide instruction
not only in aerobics, but also
joint mobility and strength
training. Balance work can
be done with chair assistance along with modified
standing exercise.
Sufferers of chronic joint pain
sometimes think they can’t
exercise or risk further injury
or inflammation. But studies
in the past 10 years have
shown that exercise actually
improves joint pain and
movement. The reality is
“use it or lose it.” Besides
improving circulation, exercise can help those with joint
problems by keeping the joint
moving, strengthening supporting muscles and increasing range of motion and flexibility. “No matter what your
level of disability, you can be
more fit” says Judy Piette, a
physical therapist in
Riverdale, Ga. “Doing simple exercises from a chair will
JAN & GINO
2014
By: Darlene Galgan
allow you to start small and work your
way up.” The Heart & Sole Fitness instructors can also suggest modifications
or ways to make your workout more
challenging. Do something good for
yourself and exercise with Heart &
Sole!
HEART & SOLE FITNESS CLASSES
Dance Aerobics
Mondays & Fridays 9am CTYD
Fit & Flex
Tuesdays
1pm CTYD
Water Workout
Wednesdays
9:30am
POOL
Chair Yoga Pilates
Thursdays
9am
MPR
ACCORDION SING-ALONG
Jan & Gino are also known as “Soundz of Time”
and they perform at a variety of communities
and other venues in the Chicagoland area. They
perform all of the hits you enjoyed including
1940′s swing, smooth jazz, oldies, country,
classic rock, and Latin rock.
Joe Moroz is a former Government worker.
Now retired, he enjoys volunteering his time
visiting various communities to play his
accordion. Joe loves to hear residents singing
along to the good old music they grew up
listening to.
Don’t miss this magnificent duo!
Don’t miss out on this accomplished musician!
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
EYE DOCTOR VISIT
Dr. William Grant will be here at Lexington
Square to see residents who would like an eye
exam, cataract evaluation, Glaucoma screening,
glasses repair, or other eye-related services.
You can sign up in the Life Enrichment
Department for an appointment.
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Place: Apt #522
Time: 9am - 12pm
All Lexington men are invited to come enjoy a
delicious breakfast in company of other male
neighbors. This is always a good opportunity to
have a wonderful conversation and find
common interests.
Date: Wednesday, September 10
Time: 8am
Place: Hyde Park Room
FA L L - L E A F C A N D L E - JA R
Before autumn is upon us, try this craft project out.
The “Fall-Leaf Candle-Jar” is a great way to
creatively take advantage of the beautiful, colorful
leaves Autumn provides. It is also a great way to
cozy-up your apartment.
Sign up in Life Enrichment to ensure
enough materials.
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 2pm
Place: Courtyard
MEN’S BREAKFAS T
We hope to see you there!
2014
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN
“HYMNS SING-ALONG”
This choir is composed of Soprano, Alto, Tenor,
and Bass voices who sing a wide variety of music
from Classics to Contemporary to worship songs.
You are invited to come and sing-along!
Date: Sunday, September 7
Time: 10:30am
Place: Atrium
GLEN ELLYN HISTORY CENTER: “A CIVIL WAR SPY”
The Glen Ellyn History Center
invites you to a first person historical portrayal of “A Civil War
Spy - Elizabeth Van Lew.”
Elizabeth Van Lew (1818-1900)
was one of the most effective espionage agents of the Civil War.
Believing passionately that slavery was wrong and that the Union
must be preserved, she developed
a successful spy system and
became the recognized leader
among the Unionists of
Richmond, Virginia, the capital
city of the Confederacy.
Join Miss Van Lew in her
Richmond mansion and meet
an intelligent, crafty, and
independent woman.
Sign up in the Life Enrichment
Department to attend this
historical program
free of charge!
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 12:30pm
Place: Glen Ellyn, IL
LEXINGTON LINE
SUNDAY EVENING MOVIES
SEPTEMBER
2014
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
SEPTEMBER 7
LETTERS TO JULIET - (2010)
SEPTEMBER 5
SIERRA HIGH - (1941)
Amanda Seyfried & Gael Garcia Bernal. (105 min)
Sophie dreams of becoming a writer and travels to Verona, Italy where she meets the "Secretaries of Juliet.”
Ida Lupino & Humphrey Bogart. (100 min)
After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy
Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of
inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the
robbery of a California resort.
SEPTEMBER 14
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES - (2010)
Brendan Fraser & Harrison Ford. (106 min)
A drama centered on the efforts of John and Aileen
Crowley to find a researcher who might have a cure for
their two children's rare genetic disorder.
SEPTEMBER 21
ALL OF ME - (1984)
Steve Martin & Lily Tomlin. (93 min)
A dying millionnaire has her soul transferred into a
younger, willing woman. But something goes wrong,
and she finds herself in her lawyer's body - together
with the lawyer.
SEPTEMBER 28
CALENDAR GIRLS - (2003)
Helen Mirren & Julie Walters. (108 min)
A Women's Institute chapter's fundraising effort for a
local hospital by posing nude for a calendar becomes
a media sensation.
SEPTEMBER 12
GET LOW - (2009)
Robert Duvall & Bill Murray. (103 min)
A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and
real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee
hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral
party... while he was still alive.
SEPTEMBER 19
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE - (1999)
Jack Lemmon & Hank Azaria. (89 min)
Mitch became caught up with his career as a sport
commentator and journalist. He ignored his girlfriend and
did not make time to do things in life that are of the most
value to a human being. Morrie was one of Mitch's
professors in college and a famous scholar. One day
Mitch was watching television and saw Morrie giving an
interview stating that he is dying of Lou Gehrig disease.
SEPTEMBER 26
MOVE OVER, DARLING - (1963)
Doris Day & James Garner. (103min)
A woman presumed dead for five years returns from a
desert island to find that her husband has just
remarried and is on his honeymoon.
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
HEARING CLINIC
DRURY LANE THEATRE
Audiologist Debbie Walsh will be here at
Lexington to do free hearing checks, hearing
aids clean-ups, replace batteries in your
hearing aids, and other services.
Sign up in the Life Enrichment Department for
an appointment!
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 9:30am
Place: Courtyard Clinic
TABOO WITH STAFF
He have invited Renee, Laura and other staff
members to join in the Taboo Game and put
them to the test. The staff will be competing
against our brilliant residents who come play on
a weekly basis.
We invite you to come be part of the game!
Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
2014
“THE GAME’S AFOOT”
From the creator of “Lend Me A Tenor” comes
this whodunit filled with twists, turns and murderous pandemonium. It is December 1936 and
Broadway star William Gillette, admired the
world-over for his portrayal of the legendary
Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow-cast
members to his lavish Connecticut castle for a
holiday weekend of revelry. When one of the
guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in the
isolated house quickly turn dangerous. It is up to
Gillette who assumes the persona of his beloved
Holmes, to track down the killer before the next
victim appears in this witty, suspenseful caper.
Sign up in the Life Enrichment Department to
go see this suspenseful play!
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 1pm
Place: Drury Lane Theatre
Cost: $35
M AT I N E E M OV I E : “ S U M M E R I N F E B R U A R Y ”
In the days leading up to World
War I, a colony of Bohemian
artists in coastal Cornwall,
England, contend with love
and loss in this period drama
starring Dominic Cooper, Emily
Browning, and Dan Stevens.
When a love triangle forms
between noted painter Sir
Alfred Munnings, his noble
Best-friend Gilbert and
gorgeous aristocrat Florence
Carter-Wood, the stage is set
for tragedy. Based on a true
story and the novel by Jonathan
Smith.
Come and enjoy this movie on
the large screen with a bag of
popcorn and soda!
Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 1:30pm
Place: Courtyard
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
2014
IRS UPDATES PHONE SCAMS WARNING
The IRS is again warning the
public about phone scams that
continue to claim victims all
across the country. In these
scams, thieves make unsolicited
phone calls to their intended victims. Callers fraudulently claim
to be from the IRS and demand
immediate payment of taxes by
a prepaid debit card or wire
transfer. The callers are often
hostile and abusive.
To avoid becoming a victim of
these scams, you should know:
♦ The IRS will first contact
you by mail if you owe taxes,
not by phone.
♦ The IRS never asks for
credit, debit or prepaid card
information over the phone.
♦ The IRS never insists that
you use a specific payment
method to pay your taxes.
♦ The IRS never requests immediate payment over the
telephone.
♦ The IRS will always treat
you professionally and courteously.
If you get a phone call from
someone claiming to be from the
IRS, here’s what you should do:
♦ If you know you owe taxes
or you think you might owe
taxes, call the IRS at 800-829
-1040. IRS employees can
help you with a payment issue if you owe taxes.
♦ If you know you don’t owe
taxes or don’t think that you
owe any taxes, then call and
report the incident to TIGTA at
800-366-4484.
♦ If scammers have tried this
scam on you, you should
also contact the Federal
Trade Commission and use
their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov. Please
add “IRS Telephone Scam”
to the comments of your
complaint.
If you feel like you have been
a victim of this or any other
type of scam, please see Renee
or Laura in the Main Office to
assist you on this matter.
S E N I O R S O C I A L : “ T H E E N I G M A T H AT I S T U R K E Y ”
Helen Plum Library invites you
to another Senior Social
program free of charge.
The program this month will be
“The Enigma That is Turkey.”
Turkey is a nation of contrasts...geographic, political,
and religious. Turkey sits astride
the strategic Bosporus Straits the meeting place of different
forces and ideologies, of Europe
and Asia, and of Christianity and
Islam. Turkey is both modern
and medieval, it has more ancient Greek ruins than Greece
and more ancient Roman ruins
than Italy.
Sign up in Life Enrichment to
attend this program!
We encourage you to attend this
educational program Helen Plum
Library offers!
Date: Monday, September 15
Time: 12:30pm
Place: Helen Plum in Lombard
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
E D I Z O N DAYA O
Enjoy special musical performance with
keyboardist and vocalist, Edizon. He is
considered one of Chicago's best keyboard
entertainers and will be featuring Rock & Roll,
Broadway and tributes to singers of the 40’s.
Don’t miss this talented performer.
Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
MEMORY T RAINING
ACTIVITIES
Shannon Jackson from Memory Training Center
invites you to come challenge and exercise your
brain with a variety of fun activities to keep your
memory sharp.
2014
D U PA G E C O U N T Y
“SAFETY SATURDAY”
The Dupage County “Safety Saturday” is organized to promote safety. This is a once-a-yearevent where the public can meet the Dupage
County SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, K9 Unit as
well as tour the Dupage County Jail, Crime Lab
& Forensic Division. It is a free, non-profit event
featuring first responders including police vehicles, helicopters, and fire apparatus along with
numerous exhibits related to safety. There will
be items for seniors, and refreshments and drinks
at a nominal price that help support the Dupage
County Sheriff’s Explorer Program along with
Special Olympics. You can also bring old
medications to dispose in the R/X Box (will not
accept syringes).
Come and find out what these activities are!
This event will be both inside and outside with
places to sit and rest!
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 10am
Place: Hyde Park Room
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 1pm
Place: Wheaton, IL
BILL HELMUTH: “ NELSON MANDELA’S SOUTH AFRICA”
Britain established colonial roots
in South Africa since the 17th
century, where they made the
original Africans outcasts in
their own country. Strict State
laws were ruthlessly enforced to
give the British ultimate control
over the Blacks and Coloureds
(mixed race). Mandela grew up
in this repressive climate of
strict White domination. His civ-
il and political activism landed
him in harsh jails for 27 years.
With increasing internal race
riots and international pressure,
Mandela was released in 1991 to
become South Africa's first democratically elected President. Bill
Helmuth takes you through this
amazingly beautiful and rich
country that still struggles with
the long-time challenges of na-
tion-building, severe economic
issues, and civil unrest to
explore Nelson Mandela's
influential legacy.
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 10am
Place: Hyde Park Room
LEXINGTON LINE
We l c o m e H o m e !
SEPTEMBER
2014
L E X I N G T O N S TA F F
APPLE PIE CONTEST
The Life Enrichment Department has organized
an “Apple Pie Contest” where Lexington Staff
will have the opportunity to demonstrate their
culinary skills by baking a delicious homemade
apple pie. Your job will be to taste these pies and
pick the one you like best. The winning employee
will be displayed on LexTV.
Nancy & Rick Wilson
Apt# 550
We encourage new residents to
participate in activities and events
Lexington Square has to offer!
TAXI COUPON SALE
Make sure to come early as this event will fill up
fast!
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 2pm
Place: Hyde Park Room
STACY’S TAVERN TOUR
LEXINGTON LINE STAFF
Stacy's Tavern is a historic Wayside Stagecoach
Inn in the village of Glen Ellyn. Moses Stacy
often opened his home as a boarding house for
passing travelers so when he constructed his new
home in 1846 he opened it as a wayside inn. For
50 cents guests could overnight: a night which
included two meals and enough hay for two
horses. At the inn they could wash with water from
the indoor tavern well or warm themselves near
the cast-iron stove. Stacy's was limited by law to
allowing only five travelers per bed. The home
was built in a modified Greek revival with
handmade bricks.
Editor: Carlos Bernal
Sign up to tour this local landmark!
Janet Downer from the Village of Lombard will
be here at Lexington Square to sell taxi coupons
to Lexington Square residents. If you are not
registered to purchase these taxi coupons, you
need to do so at the Village Hall or with Janet .
Make sure to bring a photo I.D. to registration.
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 10am
Place: 1st Floor Lounge
Resident & Staff Reporters:
Renee Cerveny
Mary Lou Zapel - Proofreader
Date: Monday, September 29
Time: 12:30pm
Place: Glen Ellyn, IL
Cost: $5
LEXINGTON LINE
UPDATES & REMINDERS...
SEPTEMBER
2014
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Every Thursday - 10am, 6th FL Nursing Station
Wednesday Shopping Trips
The Lexington bus takes residents to
Jewel at 10:30am and
Jewel/Hobby Lobby at 1:30pm
Recycle
Contact Front Desk to make an
appointment with the following:
PODIATRIST - 2nd and 4th Wednesday
DR. MEYER - 2nd Wednesday of the month
We recycle used greeting cards!
Drop them off at the Life Enrichment
Department.
Doctors Appointments
Make sure to be in the Atrium 30 minutes
prior to your appointment.
The Mini Mart can always use your plastic
grocery bags and egg cartons - they can be
dropped off at the Mini Mart.
Hours for The Mini Mart:
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri:
12noon - 2pm
Hours for The Resale Shop:
Tues and Thurs:
12noon - 2pm
HEALTH CARE CENTER
BUS TRIP
Transportation will be provided to visit The
Health Care Center next door. The Lexington
bus will drop you off and pick you up if you
have friends to visit at the Health Care Center.
Every day at 10:30am & 12:30pm
Make sure to sign up at the Front Desk when
you would like to go.
JOHN BRANDON BRUST
President, F.D.
135 SO. MAIN ST.
LOMBARD, IL 60148
(630) 629-0094
305 SO. PRINCETON
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
(630) 834-6656
TOLL FREE (888) 629-0094
FAX (630) 629-0098
LEXINGTON LINE
SEPTEMBER
2014
LOMBARD
PHARMACY
Your source for:
Expert prescription service
Home Health Care Needs
Fast, Free Delivery
Medicare Part D Info
Medical Equipment
Phone:
(630) 629-2900
Fax:
(630) 620-0433
CALL:
630-495-2333
www.LexingtonHealth.com
555 Foxworth Blvd.
(At Finley Road)
We Celebrate Life With
Everyone In Our Community of
Care Providing Compassionate
Lombard, IL 60148-4874 and Individualized Experiences.
Our pharmacists are
always ready to answer
your questions
We accept all Medicare D
insurance plans
For more information stop by our 6th Floor office at the Square or call 877.748.2202