August 2013 Campus Connections
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August 2013 Campus Connections
St. Paul’s Monthly Newsletter for Residents, Volunteers, Staff, and Friends Campus Information Pages 1-8, 16-20 Pastor’s Message Page 5 Movies Page 8 For adults at St. Paul’s “Colony Columns” The Colony News Page 9 “Heritage Herald” Heritage News Page 10 “Ridge Runner” Ridgewood News Page 11 Worship “House Chatter” The Villas News Pages 12-15 Villas Menus Page 13 Volunteers Page 16 Drama Hymn Sing Without Walls Page 18 Photo Album Page 19 Visit our Web site to view more photos Encouraging Words August 2013 Adult Vacation Bible School followed “The Life and Times of the Apostle Paul” with everything a traditional VBS offers: Bible study, worship, music, crafts, and even a field trip. The service project was to write letters of encouragement for St. Paul’s residents and making cards for prison inmates. To enhance the study of Paul’s shipwreck, residents and staff visited the Jamestown Marina for a picnic and devotional. The week of July 7 began with worship services that included a drama presentation on the reflections of what happened to Paul in jail from the viewpoints of Paul’s coworker, Silas, the jailer, and the jailer’s wife. There also was a special program on Prison Ministry. On Friday, all residents enjoyed a hymn sing, complete with special music by the VBS Choir, Colony resident Carol Hosmer, Pastor Julia Fraser and her son, Tim. Pastor David Williamson and members of St. Paul’s UCC in Hermitage provided hospitality for the Wednesday evening program. Grove City Alliance Church Youth Group assisted with crafts. VBS was sponsored by the Spiritual Services Department. Bible Study www.lifeatstpauls.org LIKE us on Facebook Interaction Visit our BLOG http://blog. lifeatstpauls.org Crafts 1 Conversation Field Trip As those close to St. Paul’s know, the Keeping the Promise campaign has been underway since Winter 2012 in order to establish St. Paul’s first ever board-designated resident care endowment fund. vs. Good Samaritan Annual Appeal So, what exactly is the resident care endowment fund and how does it differ from St. Paul’s annual Good Samaritan Appeal, which also supports unfunded and benevolent care? The answer is that endowment monies within the Keeping the Promise fund are invested for the long term and, generally, only the interest and dividend earnings are available for use over time. Therefore, the fund should exist perpetually. Conversely, the annual appeal creates a stream of revenue that is used to support the immediate expenses and needs of an organization. In St. Paul’s case, the Good Samaritan appeal is utilized to offset the cost of the unfunded and benevolent care that is provided on a daily basis. In fact, St. Paul’s provided $3.4 million in unfunded and benevolent care last year alone. The two funds also differ in how donors can choose to make contributions. While the annual appeal receives outright gifts on a one-time basis; an endowment fund is funded with pledges paid over a period of time or through more sophisticated giving methods such as charitable gift annuities (CGA), a bequest through a will, life insurance, securities, retirement assets or trusts. Some giving methods also can be set up so that the donor receives income for themselves or a spouse while still supporting a cause close to their hearts. As a nonprofit, St. Paul’s is dedicated to providing the utmost in resident care and setting the standard of excellence in our region. We couldn’t do this alone though; it is truly the generosity of our donors that help to make St. Paul’s “home” for our residents. “For it is in giving that we receive.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi 2 St. Paul’s raises $4K for Relay for Life St. Paul’s raised its goal of $4,000 with 37 participants, including four survivors, in Greenville’s Relay for Life event on July 13 to benefit the American Cancer Society. Participants included staff, residents, families and friends. According to organizer Diane O’Brien, director of development at St. Paul’s, walkers ranged in age from 17 months to 84 years. “Our walkers were on the trail for the entire 24 hours,” she said. “Several Colony Just some of the 37 memresidents joined in the team bers of St. Paul’s Relay for Life team gather effort this year and we were for a photo in Riverside thrilled to have them.” Park on July 13 prior to Family and friends of St. opening ceremonies. St. Paul’s came out to support Paul’s had participants again this year so the sea of on the trail for the entire “blue St. Paul’s T-shirts” 24 hours, including Boncould be seen at all times on nie Benton, who took this the walking trail. Many new great team photo. walkers who participated have already committed to return in 2014 with ideas to make the St. Paul’s presence even stronger than ever. History was made at Relay 2013. Shattering its goal of $109K by raising $120K, this year’s Relay also put Greenville’s fundraising efforts at more than $1 million over the course of 13 years of Relaying for the cause in Greenville. “The money is important as we all know for research, but it’s the friendships made and the emotional stories from survivors and from people who have lost their loved ones that truly bind us all together for the common goal of making relay a success,” O’Brien said. She felt the slogan that said it best came from the Pretty in Pink team, which “Whoever said winning isn’t everything, never fought cancer.” She was grateful to each person who participated in any way. “Thank you to evAudrey, Jasmine and Ciarra were a few eryone for their supof the younger Relay participants for St. port, whether it was Paul’s. by donation, creating a luminary, walking, or sending their prayers our way. We made a difference in Relay 2013 and will continue to have a strong presence in the future.” Mildred R. & Bruce A. Landis Charitable Foundation Larry Haynes, far right, of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern Ohio, presented checks July 17 from the Mildred R. & Bruce A. Landis Charitable Foundation to four community organizations, including St. Paul’s. Standing from left are David Dobi, pastor, and Larry Lentz, elder, both of First Presbyterian Church, Greenville; Suzanne Metro representing Stoneboro United Methodist Church; Dottie Quillen of Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County; Nancy Henderson, Mildred’s cousin; Diane O’Brien of St. Paul’s; and Haynes. Seated is Phyllis Kearney, Mildred’s cousin. 3 4 A message from Pastor Bill August: A Time for Taking Stock When I think back to August when I was growing up, there were always two trips that I made with my parents. One was to the County Fair; the other to shop for clothes for school. Today, fair goers fill the grandstand to view tractor and truck pulls and demolition derbies, or cruise the midway for sausage sandwiches and a host of other “fair food.” Mom, Dad and I always strolled the vendor display tents where you came away with an assortment of pencils, rulers and other handy items for school or home. Next, we visited the animals where proud 4-H members displayed their blue ribbons. There were also displays with prize-winning vegetables, clothing and other skillfully grown or made items. The shopping trip featured stores in Youngstown which had more floors than the ones back home and those moving stairs known as escalators. This trip signaled that it was almost time to begin the next school year. So, August became a month of transitions for me. The fair highlighted accomplishments of many children and adults. Shopping signaled time to begin a new adventure. I encourage you to take some time and reflect on how August has been a time of ending or beginning for you. What has occurred in your life or someone you love that signals completion or an accomplishment? How are you preparing to embark on a new chapter in your life like I did when a new year of school began? How have you sensed God’s presence in a special way during your accomplishment and how is he guiding and directing you as you set out in some new endeavor? August is a good time to pause and take stock of God’s hand in our lives and how he is preparing us for what lies ahead. May you have a blessed, joyous and peaceful August. Worship Schedule and Scriptures for August 2013 August 4, 2013 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 11, 2013 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Hosea 11: 1-11 Scriptures: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Psalm 107: 1-9, 43 Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23 Colossians 3: 1-11Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 Luke 12: 13-21 Luke 12: 32-40 Pastor Julia Fraser will lead all three worship services. Pastor Bill Kirker will lead all three worship services. August 18, 2013 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 25, 2013 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures:Isaiah 5:1-7Scriptures: Jeremiah 1: 4-10 Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19 Psalm 71: 1-6 Hebrews 11: 29-12:2 Hebrews 12: 18-29 Luke 12: 49-56 Luke 13: 10-17 Pastor Bill Kirker will lead all three worship services. Pastor Julia Fraser will lead all three worship services. Join us for worship services on Sunday mornings at: 9 a.m. The Heritage (Channel 6) 10 a.m. The Villas (Channel 11) 11 a.m. The Ridgewood Harmony Hall 5 Attention dog owners! The Colony Square St. Paul’s is proud to be an Eden Home, where families are able to bring the family pet in to visit with loved ones, but with so many dogs visiting we ask that you please leash your pet while going from room to room. This is for the protection of our residents as well as for the other dogs here visiting. If you have any questions, please see Missy Nitch, Pet Committee leader. Thank The Colony Square, a new community building and storage space located to the north of St. Paul’s Keifer Building, is now ready for use. It includes a beautiful kitchen with conversation area and a full-scale workshop plus large bathrooms. There is a spacious front porch with rocking chairs - and the side yard area will soon have a fire pit. you for your cooperation. Browsing the Internet with benefits St. Paul’s Storage units available for rent When users search the Internet via the search engine, “GoodSearch,” St. Paul’s will benefit with cash donations. GoodSearch is powered by Yahoo and used to search the Internet. Go to www.goodsearch.com, select “St. Paul Homes” as your charity and every time you search for something online, Goodsearch will make a donation to St. Paul’s. It’s easy to set up and because the search engine is powered by Yahoo, it’s very effective. This is endorsed by the Information Technology Department at St. Paul’s which encourages people to take advantage of this service. Tell your friends! Anyone with questions or wishing to rent a storage unit should contact Rita Clemente at 724-588-7610, ext. 1238. Go Green With Us Looking ahead ... Mark your calendar! St. Paul’s is making every effort to “go greener.” There are many opportunities available for us to make this happen and you can help. If you are able to receive Campus Connections and St. Paul’s News by email rather than by printed version through the mail, please contact the Marketing Department at 724-588-9613, ext. 1211 or ext. 1209, or by email at [email protected] or [email protected]. ~ Friday, August 16 ~ Annual Villas’ Country Fair & Exhibition All Day Friendship Commons at The Villas ~ Saturday, Sept. 7 ~ Jamestown Parade Check us out on Facebook! Find us by searching for St Pauls Continuing Care Community (no periods or apostrophe). There you will find regular updates on our activities, events and resident life. ~ Sunday, Sept. 8 ~ Annual Car Cruise 2-6 p.m. O.D. Anderson Pavilion Did you know we have a blog? Find our site at blog.lifeatstpauls.org. ~ Saturday, Sept. 14 ~ Walk to End Alzheimer’s 10 a.m. Buhl Park, Shelter 2 (Watch for information) Part of the building includes additional storage units available for rent. We ask for a three-month minimum commitment with each rental agreement. Sizes and costs are as follows: 5’x10’ - $35 per month 10’x10’ - $47 per month 15’x 20’ - $110 per month (large unit has walk-in door and electric) 6 Please help us share the good news at St. Paul’s with your friends and neighbors! Be sure to “like” our page (not just our posts) and “share” our news on your personal Facebook page. Important! Handwashing time increased Recently, recommendations for the duration of hand washing has been increased to 20 seconds. The current policy at St. Paul’s states 15 seconds. This policy will be revised. In the meantime, all staff should have been advised. Add a dose of laughter to your life Don’t you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that’s not just fantasy. Laughter has physical and emotional health benefits. Studies show that laughter supports the heart. If we’re laughing, we’re not stressing. The stress hormones are the root cause of heart attacks because they damage the circulatory system, It relaxes muscles. Good, deep breathing is part of laughing. It stimulates oxygen flow to the muscles and triggers muscle relaxation. Laughter lessens pain. The body’s natural pain-relieving hormones, the endorphins, are released when we laugh. It boosts immunity. Laughter helps combat infections and other diseases by triggering better antibody response at the cellular level. Laughter eases mood and is emotionally distracting. It can interrupt the blues and cast everything in a new light. Want more laughter in your life? Read children’s books. They are often silly. The illustrations alone may bring a chuckle. Look for humorous gift cards at the store. Maybe even buy one to put on your refrigerator. In a couple of weeks, send it to a friend, and give yourself a new one! Choose comedy. When you’re selecting a movie to watch, or a screensaver for your computer, look for something funny. Make silly happen at home. Dress your toast with raisin eyes and jelly mouth. Wear goofy socks. Invite friends to play a game. Just start laughing. Whether you’re laughing at someone’s joke or laughing for no reason at all, your body responds the same. Laughter is good medicine. And it’s free! Caring for the Caregiver Support Group Do you or someone you know take care of a handicap spouse, child, parents, relative? Then you are a caregiver. There is support for those caring for someone else outside of your regular job. Come join us on Thursday, July 11, 2013 @ 7:00 pm in Harmony Hall at The Ridgewood. Hosts are Paula Gearhart & Jean Guirguis. DSL Internet Access High speed DSL Internet access is available in the resident rooms of The Villas, The Ridgewood, and The Heritage. The service includes unlimited access to the Internet and e-mail account. The DSL service will not tie up your phone and allows you to make and receive calls while you are online. Contact Brandon Busch at 724588-9613, ext. 1222 for more details and system requirements. Provided by www.elderpages.com Loss Support Group meets monthly Family Hospice and Palliative Care, together with the St. Paul's Community, offer a Coping With Loss support group. The meetings are always positive, with laughter, tears, and supportive conversation. Come to share, or just listen and enjoy a cup of coffee. Make new friends or network with other participants for ongoing mutual support. No advance registration is needed. St. Paul's residents, families, staff, and the general public are welcome. The group meets the first Thursday of every month at 6:308:00PM in The Villas Conference Room at St. Paul's, 339 E. Jamestown Road, Greenville, PA. For information contact Jeff Harter at Family Hospice & Palliative Care 724-983-6020 or Robyn Weaver at St. Paul’s, 724-588-7610, ext. 1173. Mission: To improve the well-being of residents and those who care for them by transforming the communities in which they live and work. Vision: To eliminate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. The Bistro Gift Shop Hours Daily: 12:00 - 4:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm The Bistro features specials every day. Available will be soups, sandwiches, salads, cold drinks, coffee and our specialty - 3 delicious flavors of cappuccino to pick from. Try our newest flavor, Caramel Macchiato. Stop in for a cappuccino and pick up your Bistro special card. Every time you buy a cappuccino get your card punched, when you have all 9 cups punched, get your 10th cup free! Respite Stays The Ridgewood welcomes residents for Respite Stays (short term stays). Respite stays offer caregivers support by providing a place for their loved ones to stay while they are away or taking a needed break. Respite stays include a private apt. and assistance with daily activities. For more information call The Ridgewood at 724-588-7610. 7 From the Green Committee Got cans? Recently, Oregon lost a horrifying 25,000 bees whose deaths may be linked to pesticides. Now an upward number of 37 million bees were found dead in Ontario, Canada. This staggering calamity highlights yet again the fragile position of these important insects. Dave Schuit, a Canadian beekeeper, lost 600 hives and he is blaming neonicotinoid pesticides. Neoniconoid pesticides have been banned from the UK because of research linking the pesticide to confusion among bees in their directional capacity (a crucial skill to retain for survival). And it’s not just bees that could be affected by this pesticide, as birds also may have adverse effects from eating seeds from plants treated with it. There is a decrease of populations in birds that travel through or live in agricultural areas. In light of how important this issue is, and how dire the consequences could be, be aware of how pesticides affect the environment and wildlife in which we all live. Bring in your empty and CLEAN aluminum cans. The following people collect and recycle them. Linda Yeager - Villas (collects for Relay for Life) Dave Miller - Maintenance Judy Lesckovac - Activities Beverly Johnson - Activities Marie Duell - Housekeeping Barb Hauck - Dietary Aug. 1 Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 August Movie List (Channel 11) 10:00 a.m. Daddy Day Care 2:00 p.m. The Pacifier 2:00 p.m. It Runs in the Family 7:00 p.m. Evelyn 10:00 a.m. Unforgiven 2:00 p.m. Firefox 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Doubtfire 10:00 a.m. The Mexican 2:00 p.m. Dave 2:00 p.m. Field of Dreams 2:00 p.m. Nutty Professor 10:00 a.m. X-Men 2:00 p.m. Collateral Damage 10:00 a.m. Follow the River 2:00 p.m. Big Fish 7:00 p.m. Pat & Mike 10:00 a.m. Dark Command 2:00 p.m. The Lawrence Welk Show 2:00 p.m. Suspicion 2:00 p.m. Man of the House 10:00 a.m. Runaway Bride 2:00 p.m. Kangaroo Jack 10:00 a.m. Two Mules for Sister Sara 2:00 p.m. Meet John Doe 10:00 a.m. The Pelican Brief 2:00 p.m. Coming to America 7:00 p.m. Bells of St. Mary 10:00 a.m. Ben Hur 2:00 p.m. Ben Hur Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 21 Aug. 22 Aug. 23 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 26 Aug. 27 Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 30 Aug. 31 8 2:00 p.m. The Ten Commandments 10:00 a.m. Man of the Year 2:00 p.m. Beauty Shop 10:00 a.m. Suddenly 2:00 p.m. Sentimental Sing-A-Long 10:00 a.m. Speed 2:00 p.m. The Bachelor 10:00 a.m. Mist 2:00 p.m. Anne Frank 10:00 a.m. The Rookie 2:00 p.m. Nutty Professor 7:00 p.m. First Knight 10:00 a.m. Top Gun 2:00 p.m. Medicine Man 2:00 p.m. Wildlife in Peril 10:00 a.m. Runaway Bride 2:00 p.m. John Wayne 10:00 a.m. Along Came Polly 2:00 p.m. Dante’s Peak 10:00 a.m. Champagne Toast to Big Bands 2:00 p.m. Sense and Sensibility 10:00 a.m. America’s Most Scenic 2:00 p.m. Australia Train 10:00 a.m. Sherlock Holmes 2:00 p.m. The Crocodile Hunter 7:00 p.m. Gothika 10:00 a.m. Bird on a Wire 2:00 p.m. Meet John Doe COLONY COLUMNS The Colony Connection Upcoming Events Watch for more information on all activities. Friday, August 2: Men’s Breakfast Saturday, August 3: Waterfire in Sharon Sunday, August 4: Upton House Tour in Warren Monday, August 5: Golf Outing Wednesday, August 7: Birthday Celebration Thursday, August 8: Make-up and Wine Friday, August 9: Colony Tour of Homes and Social Saturday, August 10: Mercer Harvest Gathering Dinner Monday, August 12: Family Feud Wednesday, August 14: Coffee Klatch Friday, August 16: Vienna Antique Tractor Show Monday, August 19: Cupcake Wars Thursday, August 22: Watermelon and Outdoor Games Monday, August 26: Movie Night Tuesday, August 27: Colony Picnic Thursday, August 29: Scrappers Baseball Game Friday, August 30: Noah’s Lost Arc Life Enrichment Specialist Mariah Corson dishes up ice cream for Colony residents during a recent Ice Cream Social, an event won by The Colony for its entry in St. Paul’s Earth Day contest in April. News And Notes Women’s Book Club, 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, Keifer Building, “Elders” by Ryan McIlvain. August Birthday Celebration - Wednesday, August 7, 2-3 p.m. in the Keifer Social Room. Everyone is welcome so come celebrate, have birthday cake & ice cream with your friends and neighbors! Coffee Klatch - Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Social Room. Come enjoy some delicious pastries while waiting for your mail. Movie Nights - Monday, August 26. Things to look forward to: Seven Sisters B&B Kayak Ride Amish Country Tour Joy Cone Tour Boat Ride Geneva Winery Trip Recipe Corner by Lori Ferguson Pork and Bean Bread Librarian Schedule: Aug. 4 - Pat Houpt Aug. 11 - Margaret Haworth Aug. 18 - Fred Kroen Aug. 25 - Marguerite Werner 1 cup raisins 1 cup boiling water 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 15-ounce can pork and beans 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts September August 4 - Archie Wallace 4 - Katie Reinhart (96) 10 - Glenn Sadler 13 - Shirley Durney (90) 16 - Marguerite Werner 21 - Emma Morrison 24 - Dolores Johns 8 - Jean Hodge 9 - Paul Brocious 12 - Mary Alice Dean 13 - Joe Piper 19 - Hud Artman 19 - Paul Evans 20 - Tom Hodge 22 - Dorothy Rust 29 - Paul Dart Add raisins to boiling water and set aside. Mash beans with a fork in large bowl until very smooth. Add sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Sift together dry ingredients and fold in. Drain raisins and fold in with chopped nuts. Spoon batter into three greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Tip: A slice of this bread is delicious with cream cheese, butter or honey. 9 HERITAGE HERALD Events and Activities at The Heritage August Highlights at The Heritage Independence Day Celebration on The Bistro Patio Thurs. Aug. 1 Noon Dining Room Seating change Fri. Aug. 2 7:30-9 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Mon. Aug. 5 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Bingo Bucks Shopping Colorful Nails 1st, 2nd floors Aug.5-12 Tickets for Eden Chinese Auction Baskets on sale in Heritage Lobby Wed. Aug. 7 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Catholic Mass @ Villas Hymn Sing w/Dawna, Beverly Thurs. Aug. 8 1:30 p.m. Special Music, Jim Hutchison, “One Man Band” Mon. Aug. 12 6:30 p.m. Kennard Methodist Church provides devotions, music and refreshments Wed. Aug. 14 11:30 a.m. Bluebird Family Picnic for all 3rd floor residents, staff Mon. Aug. 19 6:30 p.m. Ed and Sandy Ceremuga, Joan Wentling will entertain Tues. Aug. 20 11:30 a.m. August Birthday Lunch and celebration, Fellowship Hall Mon. Aug. 26 1 p.m. Colorful Nails 3rd, 4th floors Wed. Aug. 28 2:30 p.m. Heritage Resident Council Thurs. Aug. 29 1 p.m. Todd Cutshaw, piano and sings August 7 - Gizella Vargo 8 - Irma Knaus 10 - Heddy Beatty 11 - Constance Tighe 12 - Earl Fagley 14 - Dan Kosanovich 19 - Margaret Subasic 21 - Irene Wilson 23 - Alfred Risavi 29 - Nettie Pantall 30 - Marcella Werner Remember to sign out Notice: When leaving The Heritage for an appointment or for the day, please remember to sign out when you leave and sign in when you return. There is a sign out/in sheet at each nursing station on 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor as well as one at the receptionist desk on 1st floor. This is important for the staff to know in case of emergency so every resident can be accounted for. 10 RIDGE RUNNER August 1 August 1 August 2 August 2 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 9 August 11 August 12 August 12 August 12 August 13 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 19 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 22 August 23 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 26 August 29 August 30 August 31 August Activities 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:30 am 1:30 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 9:00 am 1:30 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 6:30 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 6:30 pm 1:30 pm 7:00 am 1:00 pm 10:30 am 3:45 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 5:30 pm 9:00 am 1:30 pm 10:00 am 1:30 pm 6:30 pm Ridgewood News Hymn Sing with Maggie Headland Greenville Photo Club, Harmony Hall Cooking Class Planning Meeting 500 Card Party Nails & More Scrapbooking in Harmony Hall Catholic Mass at Villa’s The One of Me Jim Hutchison Wii Bowling in Harmony Hall 500 Card Party Ice Cream Cart in Harmony Hall Special Breakfast with Guest Cook Nails and More in Beauty Shop Ed & Sandy Ceremuga, Joan Wentling Food Committee Scrabble in Harmony Hall Resident Council Activities Bucks shopping 500 Card Party Men’s Breakfast at Heritage Let’s Play Games, Jumbling Towers Puzzles with Jim in North Park Hymn Sing w/Dawna and mother 500 Card Party Beach Ball Volleyball, Harmony Hall Social Hour One Man Band in Harmony Hall Euchre- Card in Harmony Hall Dessert w/ Hope, Shirley, Dave Nails and More in Beauty Shop Ridgewood Knitters, Harmony Hall Bible Study 500 Card Party Euchre-Card Game, Harmony Hall Resident Birthdays 11 Hazel Kinchen 1924 - First newsreel pictures of presidential candidates were taken 27 Elizabeth Arnold 1928 - 16 die in a NYC subway’s second worst accident 29 Rena King 1916 - Congress creates US Naval reserve Welcome to Our Table Guests are always welcome for meals. Please give 24 hours notice to accomodate seating and food preparation. Transportation Reminder In order to better serve transportation needs, please let the receptionist know of your needs preferably 48 hrs. in advance. We ask that all residents be ready and waiting in the lobby ½-hour before their appointment time unless otherwise notified. Each pink Appointment Reminder Slip has this same request noted on the bottom of the paper as a reminder. ‘B. Lou’ Artman is honored resident for August Betty Lou “B. Lou” Artman is the honored resident of the month for August at The Ridgewood. Born and raised on a dairy farm outside of Jamestown, PA, she has one sister, Patricia “Pat” Brooks, a resident at the Heritage. B. Lou graduated from Jamestown High School and then Thiel College in 1943. She was hired by Hickory Township School District, now Hermitage School District, as a teacher of English, history and physical science. While teaching, she earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. B. Lou achieved many firsts in her career and pioneered the positions to which she was named guidance counselor, psychologist and director of pupil and personnel services. She developed programs to address the needs of students with physical and mental disabilities and programs for academically-gifted students. In 1989, she retired after 45 years with the Hermitage School District. Artman Elementary School is now named in her honor. A life-time member of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Greenville, she has been active on the local and national Penn West conferences. Since retirement, she shifted her focus from public school education to health services, serving as a volunteer at Greenville Hospital and on the Board of Directors at St. Betty Lou Artman Paul’s. During her retirement years, she has traveled to eight countries, including China, Egypt and Israel. Her interest in life performance in theater and music has taken her to Pittsburgh and New York City. And, yes, she is a Steelers Fan. 11 HOUSE CHATTER Salute to America News From The Villas New Residents Helen Ayers Carolyn Cozad William Fay Linda Gruver Jean Hahn Mary Howdyshell Doris Moffett Elinor Reigleman Janice Satanek Colleen Wiley Joyce Willaman Discharged Residents Helen Ayers Wiltha Chase Harry Deter Mary Fanelli Sue Groboski Linda Gruver Merle Hoffman Leora Smith In Memory Irene Bicek Magdolna Soros Date Change!!!! Resident Council Resident Council now meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:15am. ALL Villas residents are invited to attend these monthly meetings. August 2013 4 - Hazel Shacklock 20 - Jeannette Tribley 21 - Leona “Joyce” Popovitch 23 - Mary Jane Artherholt 24 - Ruth Clark 24 - Laurine Pears 27 - Leona Wilkins 28 - Mary Garbert 30 - Alice Mecklem 30 - J. Richard Kelso 31 - Lynn McGranahan 31 - Phyllis Miller Attention Villas families: If you are bringing in clothing for your family member, we like to be sure the items are labeled with the resident’s name. Please give them to your nurse or aide and they will make sure they are sent to the appropriate department for labeling. Note: All clothing should be labeled for inventory purposes. Thank you. 12 Noon Meals at The Villas - August 2013 Families and friends may eat with residents for the following prices: Breakfast - $4.00; Dinner - $6.00; Supper $6.00 Contact the Dietary Dept. to make reservations. The Dietary Dept. would appreciate at least 24 hours advance reservations from family/friends who plan to dine with residents. In this way, they can ensure proper quantities of food are prepared. Thank you. 1 Tossed salad, baked ham w/pineapple, baked sweet potato, cauliflower w/mushrooms, strawberry shortcake 2 Coleslaw, spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, corn on the cob, funnel cakes 3 Spinach w/hot bacon, swedish meatballs, parsley egg noodles, broccoli, peaches 4 Garden salad, Italian roast beef, parsley potatoes, green beans/almonds, butterscotch cream pie 5 Warm applesauce, meatloaf/gravy, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, sugar cookies 6 Tropical fruit salad, crispy chicken, buttered noodles, broccoli w/cheese, cherry pear gelatin 7 Coleslaw w/paprika, tilapia, au gratin potatoes, spinach, strawberry shortcake 8 Chips & dips, Heritage ham loaf, whipped sweet potatoes, buttered cabbage, mandarin oranges & pineapple 9 Cucumbers/sour cream, basil chicken, baked potato, broccoli & cauliflower, brownie 10 Vegetable gelatin, pork chop w/apples, oven roasted potato, succotash, cherry cheesecake 11 Garden salad, stuffed chicken, mashed potato, glazed baby carrots, strawberry rhubarb pie 12 V8 juice, meatloaf/gravy, baked sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, chocolate chip cookie 13 Relish tray, chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes/gravy, broccoli, peach upside down cake 14 Fruit cup, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic toast, cauliflower w/pimentos, gelatin w/topping 15 Coleslaw, pot roast/gravy, red roasted potatoes, summer squash casserole, nutmeg custard 16 Pasta salad, chicken pie/gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cream puffs 17 Tossed salad, pork chop/gravy, red smashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, sherbet 18 Cranberry salad, turkey/gravy, mashed potatoes, succotash, chocolate cream pie 19 Spinach w/hot bacon, chicken & mushrooms, hash brown casserole, broccoli, peanut butter cookies 20 Garden salad, spaghetti & meatballs, garlic toast, green beans w/almonds, peach crisp 21 Coleslaw, beef pie w/gravy, fried potatoes, baby carrots, lemon pudding cake 22 Vegetable gelatin, orange chicken, haluski, stewed tomatoes, sherbet 23 Cheese & crackers, stuffed cabbage w/sauce, au gratin potatoes, baked squash, peaches 24 Broccoli salad, Caesar chicken, egg noodles, lima beans, angel food cake w/strawberries 25 V8, Heritage ham loaf, baked sweet potato, green bean casserole, peach pie 26 Tossed salad, Swiss steak, oven roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, raspberry Jell-o cake 27 Pickled beets & eggs, BBQ pulled pork, mashed potatoes, broccoli, boston cream pie 28 Pickles & olives, roast turkey/gravy, stuffing, baby carrots, sherbet 29 Broccoli salad, meatloaf w/sauce, hash brown casserole, stewed tomatoes, grapes 30 Fresh fruit cup, salmon patty w/pea sauce, red roasted potatoes, cauliflower, bananas in strawberry glaze 31 Garden salad, basil chicken, scalloped potatoes, Italian green beans, sugar cookies Special Event Reservations: If you wish to reserve the Private Dining Room or The Friendship Commons for family affairs, contact Robyn Weaver at ext 1173. 13 THE VILLAS’ ALL-HOUSE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE In addition to the following schedule of monthly activities and special events, neighborhood activities will be planned to reflect interests within each individual neighborhood. Eden gatherings and activities will be included in the neighborhood happenings as well as those determined by the resident’s Eden family. Music, crafts, KIT, manicures/colorful nails, exercise or physical activity/games, baking/cooking or snack making, entertainments, community outing, homecare, outdoor and companionship opportunities will be offered in the planning process. Personal leisure activities that are meaningful will be determined on an ongoing basis and coordinated with individual residents. Movies are played on Channel 11 at 10am and 2pm and every Friday at 7pm unless spiritual services or other programs are being broadcast at that time from Friendship Commons. Weekend activities are planned at various times throughout the building. Thursday, August 1 - Spiderman Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 10:30 a.m. Rosary 1 p.m. Golden Willows – 500 Bid 2 p.m. Bible Study 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Amish Singers Friday, August 2 Cookie + Ice Cream + Cookie = Cookie Creamwiches! Casual Jeans Day 10 a.m. Movie 2 p.m. Zac Markley - Piano and Sings 2 p.m. Cookie Creamwiches 2 p.m. Movie 7 p.m. Friday Nite Movie Saturday, August 3 - Twins Day 10 a.m. Movie 2 p.m. Bingo (Double the Prize!) Sunday, August 4 - Sisters Day 10 a.m. Church 2 p.m. Movie Monday, August 5 - Sturgis Rally Begins 2 p.m. Bingo Bucks 7 p.m. Ceremugas Tuesday, August 6 – Birthdate of Lucille Ball (1911) 500 Bid – Golden Willows Social Cart: Flower Power 70’s 7 p.m. Bingo Wed August 7 – National Lighthouse Day 10 am MASS 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 Noon: Gardens Family Picnic 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service Thur August 8 – Happiness Happens Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 10:30 a.m. Rosary 1 p.m. Golden Willows – 500 Bid 2 p.m. Bible Study 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7:00 p.m. Greg Van Valien Fri August 9 – Betty Boop’s Birthdate Jeans/shorts Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Boop-A-Doop Karaoke & Music 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Friday Night movie Ch 11 Sat August 10 – Candid Camera Debut (1949) 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. BINGO 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 Sun August 11 – Scrabble Day 10 a.m. Church Service 2 p.m. Movie for the neighborhoods Ch 11 Mon August 12 – Vinyl Record Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Entertainment by Austi Tues August 14- Honor Navajo Code Talkers 6 a.m. Coffee Cart & Breakfast Goodies 9 a.m. Food Committee and Council Meetings 10 a.m. Marbles the cat visits 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 1 pm 500 Bid – Golden Willows DR 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Bingo Wed August 14 – Honor Navajo Code Talkers 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 2:30 p.m. Hymn Sing With Dawna 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service Thur August 15- Woodstock Opens 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 10:30 a.m. Rosary 3rd Thursday Communion Service with Rosary 1 p.m. 500 Bid - Golden Willows DR 7 p.m. Kinsman Amish Youth Group sing in the Commons Fri August 16 – Villas Country Fair Casual Friday Jeans Day 10-3:30 p.m. Villas Country Fair 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Friday night movie Ch 11 Sat August 17 – Beads & 60’s Music Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. BINGO 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 Sun August 18 – Serendipity Day 10 a.m. Church Service 2 p.m. Movie for the Neighborhoods Ch 11 Mon August 19 – Hot & Spicy Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Jim Hutchison “One Man Band” 7 p.m. Z Entertainment Tues August 20 – Lemonade’s Birthday 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Trips to Pymatuning 1:00 p.m. 500 Bid – Golden Willows 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Bingo 14 Wed August 21 – Peachy Keen Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 Orchards Family Picnic 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service Thur August 22 – Claude Debussy Birthdate ( 1862) 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 10:30 a.m. Rosary and Communion Service 1 p.m. Golden Willows – 500 Bid 2 p.m. Bible Study 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Bonnie Campbell Fri August 23- Rise & Shine Friday Jeans/Shorts Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Mercer County Boys 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Friday Night movie Ch 11 Sat August 24 – Bats about Bats Day Appreciate Simple Pleasures Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. BINGO 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 Sun August 25 –Kiss & Make-Up Day 10 a.m. Church Service 2 p.m. Movie for the neighborhoods Ch 11 Mon August 26 – National Dog Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Entertainment by Z Entertainment Tues August 27 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 Food Committee and Resident Council Noon: Monthly Birthday Luncheon 1 p.m. 500 Bid – Golden Willows DR 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Bingo Wed August 28 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 Men’s Luncheon: Man Cave! 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service Thur August 29 - Pretty Woman released (1964) 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 10:30 a.m. Rosary 11 a.m. 3rd Thursday Communion Service with Rosary 1 p.m. 500 Bid - Golden Willows DR Fri August 30 – Give Us S’More Friday! Casual Friday Jeans Day Fun in the Neighborhoods 9:30 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2:00 p.m. Movie Ch 11 7 p.m. Camp Nite in the Courtyard! Sat August 31 – Drum up Fun Day 10 a.m. Movie Ch 11 2 p.m. BINGO 2 p.m. Movie Ch 11 St. Paul’s Campus August 2013 Activities and Special Events *Special main events that include everyone at St. Paul’s. *Friday, August 2. Cookie + Ice Cream + Cookie = Cookie Creamwiches Day! Wear a creamy color this day along with a pair of jeans/ shorts. At 2pm, join us in the Friendship Commons for singer and piano player Zac Markley! Cookie Creamwiches to follow! YUM! August 7th @ Noon – Garden Gophers and Forget-Me-Nots Family Picnic *Friday, August 9. Boop Oop-A-Doop Day! “Made of pen and ink/She can win you with a wink/Ain’t she cute? Boop-boop-de-doopoop!” Wear animated colors of Betty Boop Red & Black this day along with jeans/shorts. We’ll shoop, doop & woop with Karaoke and music in the Commons at 2pm! *Friday, August 16. Villas’ Country Fair & Exhibition. Bring in your best jellies, jams, baked goods, photographs, sewing talents, prized vegetables and more to the Annual Villas’ Country Fair & Exhibition. Submit entries by August 15th by 9:00am to the Fair Committee. There will be AWARDS! See Flyers for info. Join us for Goodies, Music & Fun! Wear Farm & Tractor-Wear this day along with jeans/ shorts or overalls. Wednesday, August 21. Apple Blossoms and Hummingbirds Family Picnic at noon! *Friday, August 23. Rise & Shine Day. Spread some sunshine today with something inspirational or the colors orange/yellow along with a pair of jeans or shorts. (Staff participating in Casual Friday, please see receptionist for your sticker. All proceeds go to the resident’s activities fund). Mercer County Boys will be spreading Son-shine too…so sing along with them in the Friendship Commons at 2pm! Wednesday, August 28. Men’s Lunch: Man Cave! All things Man-ly! *Friday, August 31. Give Us S’More Friday! Life is Good! Wear your favorite Camping or Camo shirt this day along with a pair of jeans/shorts. Neighborhood Activities this day – please let Life Enrichment Staff know if there is something special you want to do! At 7pm, we’ll have a Camp Nite in the Courtyard with S’more Making, Lanterns, Story Telling and Sing A Long with Guitar! Other Activities: Tuesday Evenings: 6:45 p.m. Bingo; Wednesday Evenings 6:30 p.m. Mid Week Service; Saturday 2 p.m. Bingo; Friday Nites - Movie on Channel 11 at 7 p.m. 15 NOTICE TO ALL VOLUNTEERS!! All volunteers should have received an instruction manual with your 4 digit Volunteer number and should have received training as to how to log in and out utilizing the Volgistics Touch Screen. If you have not and need training, please call the Volunteer Department at 724-588-9613, Ext. 1135. Installation of a Volgistics Touch Screen Kiosk for signing in/out to register your volunteer hours has now been completed at the Villas, the Heritage, Ridgewood and Colony. Volunteer sign in/out Kiosks are located as follows: • VILLAS - On the wall left of the coat closet in the lobby • HERITAGE – On the wall as you enter the Tunnel area • RIDGEWOOD – On the wall in the alcove across from Harmony Hall • COLONY KEIFER BUILDING – On the wall straight down the hallway past the mailboxes Please note that effective August 1, 2013, the 2013 Hours Log Book currently used to log your hours located in the Villas Lobby will be removed and all volunteers will use the Touch-Screen to register in and out. Volunteers will also no longer need to sign in on the spiral notebook because Volgistics has the capability of letting us know who is in the building. I want to thank the IT Department for helping to implement the Volgistics volunteer software and for installing the kiosks. Thanks to all who helped support and made it possible to launch this project. I want to also extend a very special THANK YOU to all volunteers for embracing change and helping to move the St. Paul’s volunteer department forward. We are “on the cutting edge” and are one of, if not the only long-term health care facility to have implemented this web-based software. If you have any questions or forget to sign out, please call or e-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks again for all you do! Volunteers NEEDED! Urgent: Escorts - Wednesday evening worship service. Time commitment: 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Please contact Director of Volunteer Services Rose Hoffman at 724-588-9613, ext. 1135. 16 Rose Hoffman Director of Volunteer Services Caring Hearts recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to help or support a resident or fellow staff member. Names may be submitted to the building receptionist by anyone who is witness to this extra effort or act of kindness. Caring Hearts June 2013 The Villas Amy Adams Lisa Adams Tina Adams Sarah Alabran Dale Armer Judy Armer Shirley Barry Ashley Bates Deb Babinka** Valerie Baldelli Lori Baker Mary Barr** Nancy Bielobocky Kim Bielobocky Judy Bowser Amanda Boggs** Ruth Brightwell Stephanie Brown Missy Burnett Justina Burnett Nicole Cain Becky Collingwood Cheryl Crawford Jen Crawford Ashleigh Chess Amber Delong Sean Davis The Colony Bonnie Benton Rita Clemente Mariah Corson Joni Diehl Chrissy Diehl Vicky Dodds Mimi Dreher Kara Doddo Marie Duell Holly Everson Heidi Emerick Tina Eells Emily Eperjesi Lori Ferguson Allison Ferlin Lauretta Fell Terry Foster Brytany Foulk Penny Freeman Jamie Graham** Lindsey Griffiths Caitlyn Garza Stephanie Gordon Patty Gardner Shelley Gansca Kevin Groce Leanna Gosser Brittany Hawks Kelly Holleran Jenna Harsh Jackie Harsh Alana Hall Kris Hartnett Nan Hirschmann Sara Jewell Laura Jones Brandi Jones Tina Jones Janet Jones Julia Krumpak Saidey Kaltenbaugh Brittany Little Michelle Lengacher Rose Leonhard Tom Luckock Linda Marshall Rich Mansfield Dave Mazurkewiz TJ McGary Lisa McCracken** Joyce McGuire Katie Mennor Brittany Meyerl Dianna Mills Tina Miller Alyssa Miller Jen Nix Doris Neal Chrissy Nevin The Heritage **Denotes prize winner Bethann Bickle Barb Good Jane Pfaff Megan Snyder Phyllis Thompson Terri Troske Diane Welch Kim Yeager THANK YOU To all of my Co-workers on orchards!!!! You are a Great TEAM I will “SO” miss you. Thanks - Frank One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling - at us! My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, really friendly like. So I asked, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!” This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, “The Tammy Shoaff Denise Smith Melinda Smith Jenna Webb Janet Willard Rachael Wickline Shelly Wisnyai Elisa Wotherspoon Deb Yesko Mary Zarecky The Ridgewood Barbara Clay Jean Cullen Irene Hoover Ashely McBriar Ashley Vickers The Law of the Garbage Truck Missy Nitch Marilyn O’Dille Casey Parker Lucinda Rayman Carlie Rayman Jennifer Rose Lauren Russell Cindy Stoyer Ashley Stefanko Debbie Stephens Donita Ritchey Gina Sorg Janet Shearer Law of the Garbage Truck.” He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage (frustration, anger, disappointment, etc.). As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes, they’ll dump it on you whether or not it is deserved. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t let their garbage fall into your day. Life is 10 percent percent what you make it and 90 percent how you take it! Have a garbage-free day. 17 WOW summer family picnic 18 PHOTO ALBUM For more photos of campus activities, visit the St. Paul’s Web site at www.lifeatstpauls.org Never too late for a first date Garage Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser Heritage resident Myrene Stoyer, 102, and Ridgewood resident Elisha “Lash” Field, 103, enjoyed the company of each other at a dinner date recently at The Hilltop Restaurant. Life Enrichment Specialist Linda Davis thought they would have a lot in common and have much to talk about. “That was an understatement for sure,” she said. “They were so darn cute and everyone in the restaurant was amazed and listened carefully to their every word.” Lash told Myrene to make sure to tell her son that she had been out with an older man and Myrene invited Lash to her apartment at Thank you to each and every one who contributed in any way to make this The Heritage - chaperoned by Davis, of course. year’s Garage Sale and Car Wash fundraiser the biggest and best ever. This year netted $3,250.75!!! The event was June 14 at the O.D. Anderson Pavilion, and was enjoyed by residents, staff, volunteers, and the community. A big THANK YOU is extended to all individuals who helped in any way and thanks to everyone who bought items, got your car washed or purchased a great lunch. All proceeds benefit St. Paul’s residents, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Strawberry Festival, June 22, 2013 Special Guests The junior high youth group from the Alliance Church in Grove City visited St. Paul’s as part of a week-long Service Immersion Experience. Here, they visit with Esther Aiybor at The Villas, who told them about her experiences while serving as a missionary in Africa. Personalized Placemats Placemats at the Ridgewood are personalized now for each resident and are in use. Thank you to Paula Gearhart for all her hard work and the help from Mariah Corson and Beckie Erwin. 19 DON’T MISS THIS! Be sure to join us for the annual Car Cruise event on Sunday, Sept. 8, in the area of O.D. Anderson Pavilion on the grounds at St. Paul’s. It’s a day of fun for the entire family! 16TH ANNUAL CAR CRUISE RIB BBQ & CORN ROAST GREAT FAMILY FUN! CARS! CARS! CARS! CRAFT VILLAGE GREAT FOOD! No pre-registration required to show your vehicle. Welcome! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH FROM 2PM TO 6PM 20