Retirement Lifestyle Magazine August

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Retirement Lifestyle Magazine
August/September 2015
It’s A Wonderful Life
This baby sandhill crane was
photographed on our campus.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 ~ Volume 23, Issue 5
Features
and Fun
26 Tower Gardens
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Pets
Meet new pets and see what
fun our furry family members
have at John Knox Village.
August is “Get to Know You” Month
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September is Cholesterol Education Month
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Cruises
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See how you can connect with your neighbors
Know the facts and important cholesterol numbers
Residents share unique and interesting trips
New Neighbors 12
Meet new John Knox Village Residents
Featured Artist 20
Tower gardens like this one
were recently unveiled at two
John Knox Village locations.
Resident Ed Barry showcases his photography
Pharmacy Update 24
The pharmacy at Oak Park Senior Services Center is open
John Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc.
Arts, Entertainment & Publishing Dept.
Editors: Wendy Highland, Jacklin Prescott
(386) 775-3840, ext. 1202
Fax: (386) 775-0182
E-mail:[email protected]
Resident Photographer: Ed Barry
Marketing Department
Oak View Suites Assisted Living collected
non-perishable food items and travel
toiletries to ship to troops overseas. On
August 1 volunteers will help to assemble
over 100 Care Packages.
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Orange City, FL 32763
(386)775-0788 / Fax: (386)775-4604
1-800-344-4504
www.johnknox.com / Email: [email protected]
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE LIFE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015
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At a recent Board of Directors’ Quarterly meeting, John Knox Village Employees
were recognized for a total of 145 years of service. Front row left to right: Ray Barker,
Maintenance; Yandy Martinez, Dishwasher; Claribel Santos, Majestic Oaks CNA; Marie
Ramos, Oak View Suites Medical Tech; Kathleen Snyder, Housekeeping, Joe Trainer,
Executive Director; Frances Morgan, Laundry; Julia Hindbaugh, Clinic Assistant;
Kattie Beckman, Grounds Manager; Mark Otto, Facilities Manager. Back Row left to
right: Gwendolyn Speed, Majestic Oaks CNA, Maryann Gyarmati, Administrative
Receptionist; Nancy Magenheimer, Majestic Oaks CNA and Doreen Cunningham, Oak
View Suites Medical Tech. Not pictured: Kaleigh Smith, Majestic Oaks CNA; Kyong
Lopez, Majestic Oaks LPN and Karen Shephard, Majestic Oaks LPN.
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August is
“Get To Know You” Month
Tiki Taki Hawaiian
Shirt Mixer
August 7, 4:30 p.m.
Auditorium
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Open seating assigned by chance may place
attendees near people they’ve never met! Get to know
friends and fellow John Knox Village neighbors at this
mixer featuring Hawaiian-inspired food and get-toknow-you games designed to leave you laughing. Wear
your tackiest Hawaiian shirt to claim the title Mo’i,
ali’i kane Palule (King of Shirts) or Mo’i wahine Palule
(Queen of Shirts) as judged by a committee of peers.
Get Involved!
Several research studies have shown a strong correlation between social interaction and health and well-being
among older adults and have suggested that social isolation may have significant adverse effects for older adults. For
example, study results indicate that:
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Social relationships are consistently associated with biomarkers of health.
Positive indicators of social well-being may be associated with lower levels of interleukin-6 in otherwise
healthy people. Interleukin-6 is an inflammatory factor implicated in age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s
disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and some forms of cancer.
Social isolation constitutes a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality, especially in older adults.
Loneliness may have a physical as well as an emotional impact. For example, people who are lonely frequently
have elevated systolic blood pressure.
Loneliness is a unique risk factor for symptoms of depression, and loneliness and depression have a synergistic
adverse effect on well-being in middle-aged and older adults.
There are many ways to get connected with others at John Knox Village. With over 100 events, activities and
volunteer opportunities happening each month, many Residents say, “If you’re bored, it’s your own fault!”
Special events on the SH Cranes Veranda offer a great
opportunity to get together with friends and enjoy a
spectacular view.
Pets are an important
part of our lives at John
Knox Village. The Pet
Coordinator plans special
pet events where pets and
people enjoy a day out.
SOLOS is a group of Residents who are either
single or have a spouse in a different level of care
at John Knox Village. Monthly trips include a wide
range of restaurants and even river boat cruises.
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September Is
Cholesterol Education Month
Cholesterol is a waxy substance
that comes from two sources: your
body and food. Your body, especially
your liver, makes all the cholesterol
you need and circulates it through the
blood. But cholesterol is also found
in foods from animal sources, such
as meat, poultry and full-fat dairy
products.
Excess cholesterol can form
plaque between layers of artery walls,
making it harder for your heart to
circulate blood. Plaque can break
open and cause blood clots. If a clot
blocks an artery that feeds the brain,
it causes a stroke. If it blocks an artery
that feeds the heart, it causes a heart
attack.
There are two types of
cholesterol: “good” and “bad.” Too
much of one type — or not enough
of another — can put you at risk for
coronary heart disease, heart attack
or stroke.
Making healthy eating choices and
increasing exercise are important first
steps in improving your cholesterol.
For some people, cholesterollowering medication may also be
needed to reduce the risk for heart
attack and stroke.
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KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
Desirable: Total less than 200 mg/dL
LDL (Bad): less than 100 mg/dL
HDL (Good): 60+ mg/dL
Get Cholesterol Under Control
According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five lifestyle changes needed to reduce cholesterol are: 1) lose weight,
2) eat heart-healthy foods, 3) exercise most days of the week,
4) quit smoking and 5) drink alcohol only in moderation.
LOSE WEIGHT
When it comes to losing weight, there is no substitute for
weight reduction diligence. It requires a combination of regular
exercise, proper diet and even getting enough sleep. While there
is discussion about the appropriate weight for an individual, one
standard measurement is Body Mass Index (BMI). This is a heightto-weight ratio.
EAT HEART-HEALTHY FOODS
Most healthcare professionals recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables as
well as whole grains to help prevent high cholesterol. Some good choices are oatmeal
(whole, plain); fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as mackerel and lake trout;
walnuts and olive oil.
EXERCISE MOST DAYS
A well-rounded physical fitness program includes cardiovascular and muscular
conditioning and stretching. Cardiovascular exercise includes anything that raises
the heart rate, such as walking or riding a bicycle. Muscular conditioning is most
commonly achieved by doing strengthening exercises using machines, dumbbells,
elastic and bodyweight. Finally, keeping muscles pliable is critical in mobility, posture
and general well-being. Stretch most major muscles daily.
QUIT SMOKING
Quitting smoking can be extremely difficult, and few people can stop “cold
turkey.” In recent years prescription medications have become available to help people
quit. Support groups are also excellent tools to help individuals stay on track. No
matter how long someone has been smoking, quitting can still have a positive impact
on health. The United Kingdom has designated the second Wednesday in March
as “No Smoking Day.” Start cutting back now and make a long-term goal of ending
smoking by March 9, 2016.
DRINK ONLY IN MODERATION
For healthy adults moderate alcohol consumption includes up to two drinks per
day for men and women aged 65 and older. A drink is considered to be 12 fluid
ounces of beer, five fluid ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.
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Cruising Oceans
and
Waterways
Residents of John Knox Village
explore the world.
The Bottom of the World
by Jim and Ruth Elmore
In February 2007 we took a cruise on the Holland America
ship The Rotterdam from Rio de Janeiro south around Cape
Horn (where the mountains end in the sea). At this point the
Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet, and since both
oceans are at different heights, the water is very turbulent. We
went to the outdoors top deck on the ship to watch. How wild
was the wind! Ruth had to be seated to keep from being blown
off the deck. She should have eaten a bigger dinner! Inside the
ship the passage was very smooth, but below us we could see a
large sailboat that looked like a toy being blown around by the
waves and the wind.
The southernmost city in the world is Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina. It is a lovely, hilly city
surrounded by 5,000-foot-high mountains. It has many stores
and of course the traditional tourist shops which display many
figurines of penguins. When we took a 4-hour tour into the
mountains, we observed a quad chairlift in the downhill ski area.
Although we have skied in New England, USA, in Switzerland and
in Austria, we had never before seen a quad chair. We saw many
penguins, and in another area there were professional routes laid
out for cross-country skiing races!
Finally, we headed north along the west side of South
America, ending in Santiago, Chile, from where we flew home. We
loved our trip to South America.
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Adventure In the
AMAZON
by Frank Liska
One of the most interesting cruises Ione and I have
taken was a 26-day cruise on Holland America’s Prinsendam,
their smallest ship, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,
to the Amazon.
After stopping at several islands in the Caribbean,
the Prinsendam traveled 1000 miles up the Amazon River
to Manaus, a city of one million people. It is located in
the middle of the jungle where the Rubber Barons of the
1800s built mansions and a magnificent opera house. The
prosperity disappeared when the secret of growing rubber
trees on plantations in the East Indies was discovered. Prior
to this point, all rubber was harvested from trees growing in
the jungle.
On the way back from Manaus we stopped at a
small river village called Boca de Valeria, which was very
primitive, but whose inhabitants were sweet and welcoming. They appreciated the school supplies and other gifts
which the cruise line had suggested we bring along for the children. Next we stopped at a festival in Parentins which
revolved around the story of a bull’s being killed and resurrected. The people celebrated with singing and dancing in
costumes that left little to the imagination! Finally, as we crossed the equator on our return journey, we took part in
the King Neptune ceremony, which was fun but very messy as some of participants (christened “pollywogs”) were
covered in what can only be described as “goop.”
By River Cruise
by Dave Jones
We landed in Rio at the height of Carnival, where we had grandstand
seats for the spectacle of thousands of beautifully costumed dancers marching
through a main avenue of the city to brilliant Brazilian music. But two days later our environment changed
dramatically as we sailed up the Brazilian coast to the mouth of the Amazon River – at that point, as much as 90
miles wide! We sailed up the river and disembarked to a smaller
vessel for day trips such as one to a remote jungle village that
appeared to have changed little for hundreds of years.
Each day brought amazing new scenery, and one day we even
had the unique experience of fishing for piranhas. We learned the
natives prize them for eating, but we were warned to let our catch
be cleaned and kept by the crew since even a hooked piranha could
easily bite off a finger!
Our 900-mile journey up the Amazon took us to the amazing
city of Manaus. In its heyday in the 19th century, it was very wealthy,
the rubber capital of the world. The rubber barons built a beautiful
opera house, and in that magnificent structure we celebrated the
journey’s end with a concert by several Broadway stars who had sailed with us on that journey.
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A Cruise On the
Nile
by Helen Ruchti
Cruising up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, Egypt, was an exciting experience for my husband and me
and another couple as we stood on the deck of the Sheraton’s cruise boat, the Anni. We watched the drama of
Egypt’s busy people working in their gardens, pumping water, pulling weeds, gathering ripe fruit and vegetables,
selling their produce and wares, as well as men talking and haggling over smoking hookahs and women tending
children.
The Nile gives life to Egypt. Rich, well-watered soil extends for miles on each side of the river, but then
suddenly there is the Sahara Desert. On the Nile sail Falucas, small graceful
boats whose sails catch the wind and provide golden triangles of light and
shadow at sunset. One day we passed a camel market where a hundred or more
camels impatiently awaited new camel drivers to take them into the desert.
Ancient sites revealed the power of pharaohs who used resources of their
empire to erect monuments to themselves and create tombs that contained
items to ensure kingly comfort in the afterlife. In the Valley of the Kings we
entered the tombs of several rulers, including King Tutankhamen.
Each evening the Anni revved up its engines and slowly moved to our
next port of call. Each morning we were awakened by the Muslim call to prayer,
broadcast from the minaret of the local mosque. After breakfast we saw an ancient temple and the town that
spread around it. The three-night cruise ended in Aswan, rich in monuments and history.
Eat More Chocolate
by Jack Van Der Slik
In case you didn’t know it, eating chocolate and drinking wine go
together in a highly palatable fashion. Bonnie and I took time to learn this
at Cozumel during a cruise’s side trip. We actually experienced hands-on
chocolate-making from a Mexican chocolate expert. She equipped us with a
hand grinder and provided us with a cup of dry-roasted chocolate beans. We
first tasted an unground bean, which was bitter and chalky. After grinding
the beans we had a pasty-brown pile of chocolate mud. We sugared the mud
thoroughly and ground it all again. After kneading the vanilla into our pasty
mix, we squeezed and flattened it by hand into a patty. When we tasted the
finished product, we found it actually delectable.
Hard work and demonstration complete, our teacher passed us
sample after sample of variously flavored chocolates, pairing each with a
complementary wine. Of course she was pitching the product, but it proved
easy to listen as the chocolate and wine kept coming. So, despite the hard
labor, we had learned our lesson: eat more chocolate and drink more wine.
Remember, too, that chocolate is a vegetable, and so good for you!
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My Trip to
by Dave Joy
CHINA
In March 2015, a group of eighteen (seven of us from John
Knox Village), traveled to China for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with
Roseborough Travel Agency, a local company. These are a few of the
highlights.
After an 18-hour flight we landed in Shanghai. There we toured
the National Museum and saw extraordinary examples of Chinese culture
and antiquities. Some items were over 1000 years old! We also visited the Yu
Gardens that were built in 1559 for a Ming Dynasty emperor.
Our group took a four-day river
cruise up the Yangtze River where we made
several stops to visit such places as the famous
Three Gorges Dam, a resettlement village, and a communal kindergarten. Then we went
on to witness the breathtaking scenery of sheer cliffs dropping down into the river.
Our river cruise ended in Chongqing (pronounced Chun-king). There we visited
the famous Chinese pandas. It appeared that all they did was eat bamboo and sleep. What
a life!
Next we flew to Xian, the old capital of China, and the home of the Terracotta
Warriors. These figures are part of an emperor’s tomb complex that was constructed in
600 B.C. So far, 6000 warriors have been uncovered and each face is unique.
Our last stop was to Beijing. We visited Tienanmen Square and the Forbidden City
with its 8000 rooms. For me, the major highlight of the trip was a visit to the Great Wall
of China. Construction began in the 7th century B.C. and ended in the 17th century A.D.
Averaging about 50 feet high and 20 feet thick, it is truly an engineering marvel!
Disney Cruise
by Belle Cave
It was February 20, 2000 when the magic of Disney led us
to our first cruise on the “Disney Magic” with all of our children
and eight grandchildren, ranging in ages from 4 to 16. We had
taken other cruises, but this is still the most memorable one. Our
three children and their families traveled to Florida from Boston,
Washington State and North Carolina.
Since it was a Disney cruise, children were given special
attention at dinner time, which included having their own servers
who entertained them and helped the younger ones (all grouped
together) at a table of 16 while the adults enjoyed a peaceful
dinner.
Once we had experienced our first Disney cruise, we had to
go back. Our next three cruises were on the “Disney Wonder,” a
second voyage on the “Disney Magic,” and the “Disney Dream.”
Our most recent trip was a very special Mother’s Day cruise: our
middle son and his family invited us to join them on the “Disney
Magic.” All of our cruises have been magical, reminding us of our
life here on the “cruise ship” of John Knox Village where we enjoy
a “Wonderful Life.”
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Welcome Our
Luis and Annie Lacourt
lived in Victoria Gardens in
DeLand, Florida, prior to moving
to John Knox Village. They are
originally from Puerto Rico but
moved to Ohio in 1978. Luis
was a Maxilloficial Surgeon – a
dentist who specializes in oral
surgeries. Annie was a dental
assistant. They enjoy traveling,
playing cards and table games
such as dominoes.
Nancy Sisinni moved here from
Ormond Beach, Florida. Prior to
living there she was a “snow bird,”
living in Erie, Pennsylvania, during
the summer. When Nancy received
a brochure with information about
John Knox Village, she knew it was
the place for her. She has already
joined the bridge group and takes the
Senior Stretch class twice per week.
Dick and Irene Schlieden most
recently lived near The Villages in
Summerfield, Florida. Dick was in the
telecommunications field, working
for AT & T for 37 years and running
a telephone company in Jacksonville,
Florida, for five years. Irene raised
five children and when the kids were
grown, she took part-time jobs, usually
working in a church environment.
They love to travel and have been
nearly everywhere except to the
continents of Asia and Antarctica.
They have been married for 57 years.
Carlton (“Buddy”) and Barbara High
were both born in Miami, Florida. They
were self-employed in the savings and loan
business for almost three decades. For the
last 18 years Buddy had fun working at an
auto auction. Barbara worked at Harvard
Square and enjoys playing cards.
Carol LaPides was born in Huntington,
West Virginia, but moved in 1948 to
Clermont, Florida, where extended family
resided. Later she moved to Atlanta, Georgia,
where she received an A.B. degree from
Weslyan College, a Masters in Education
from Georgia State and a certificate in
elementary administration from the
University of Georgia. Her first job was as
Director of Student Activities at the then
Crawford W. Long School of Nursing at
Emory University. After marrying she served
as a teacher for 18 years and then another 16
as an assistant principal. When asked if she
would like to be the principal she replied,
“No, I want to work directly with children.
Let someone else be called if there is a
problem in the middle of the night.”
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Gail Stone and Linda Zimmerman are friends who lived
in Victoria Gardens in DeLand, Florida. When they met
in their former neighborhood about nine years ago, they
discovered that they were both from Brooklyn and that both
their families now live in other parts of the country. When
Gail decided to see what options were available for the future,
Linda went with her to visit John Knox Village. They fell in
love with the Marketing Manager and signed the paperwork
the same day.
New Neighbors
Tony and Debra Artigliere
retired 15 years ago. Tony worked in
property managment for the Federal
Government, overseeing federal
buildings all over the country. Debra
is originally from California and
qualified for the Olympics in the
butterfly. She received a degree in
law enforcement and worked as an
officer for 8 years before moving on to
become an NCIS Agent. She met Tony
during this time as he was in charge of
the building where she worked.
Chuck and Jeane Ashley
were Orange City, Florida,
residents prior to moving to John
Knox Village. Chuck received
his degree in accounting and
served as an accountant for
most of his career. His last job
was as Financial Vice President
of A. Duda & Sons, Inc. Jeane
taught school for a few years and
then raised their four children.
When Chuck retired they did a
lot of traveling. They owned a
motorhome and saw a lot of the
United States when they visited
Yellowstone National Park and
other national gems.
Nan Cleveland was born in
Tennessee, but since she was an
Air Force “brat,” she has moved
quite a bit. She spent a lot of time
at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort
Walton Beach, Florida. Later she
graduated from Northwestern
State in Louisiana with a degree
in Home Economics Education.
She taught school for a year before
starting a family. She continued to
substitute teach, but her husband’s
career kept the family moving. She
enjoys quilting and crafting.
Marianne Berkes is a children’s
author specializing in books that
encourage children to appreciate nature.
She was an early childhood educator in
New York and later a children’s librarian
in Jupiter, Florida. She also worked for
Norman Vincent Peale, author of “The
Power of Positive Thinking,” before
moving to Florida. Both he and her
love of children were the inspiration
for her to begin her writing career.
Since Marianne has family in Mt.
Dora, she is happy to live closer to her
grandchildren now that she has moved
to John Knox Village.
Jim and Mary Tucker
lived in the Sugar Mill area of
New Smyrna Beach, Florida,
for 20 years before moving to
John Knox Village. Jim was
originally from Texas and Mary
was from Ohio. They met in
San Bernardino, California, and
were married in Las Vegas 50
years ago. Mary received her
degree in education and has
taught in Ohio, California and
Florida. Jim was an aeronautical
engineer. His work for General
Electric was connected to the
Apollo Space missions.
Jeannine Rodriguez lived in
Melbourne, Florida, for 30 years
before moving to John Knox
Village. She was born in New
Hampshire but was raised in
Montreal, Canada. She is French
Canadian but an American
citizen. She was a stewardess for
American Airlines before she
married. Her husband worked
for an aircraft company, and
his job moved them quite a bit.
She has lived in Hawaii, the
Philippines, Texas, California
and New Jersey. Jeannine is an
avid golfer.
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Star Cleveland
Star has only lived at John Knox Village
for a few months, but she has already
become a social butterfly. She attends all
the various pet socials wearing a friendly
smile.
Lucy Zimmerman
Lucy has not lived in John Knox Village
for very long, but she is already getting
settled in and demanding to be treated like a
princess. Her owners say that she is spoiled
and never receives enough attention.
Tita & Maxman Artigliere
Tita is more shy than Maxman, who is the
family protector. They both love staying near
their parents for love and affection, although a
treat is always welcome from strangers.
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Beamer Tucker
Beamer has only lived at John Knox Village
for a few months. He is spoiled and loves to be
entertained, reports his owner. He was named
Beamer because his owners felt as if he had been
beamed down to them from up above.
Silky
Streaker
Sugar
Streaker, Sugar & Silky High
Although the High bunch have only lived in John
Knox Village for a few weeks, they have adjusted
nicely. Each one has found its favorite place to hang
out. Silky for one, likes to sit on the cable box to
keep warm.
Gigi and
Tabby LaPides
Gigi is a very active
14-year-old Persian who
is gregarious and friendly. She looks forward
to greeting new acquaintances. Tabby, a Maine
Coon who weighs 19 pounds, is very shy and
will hide from visitors. Eventually, however, she
will emerge to demonstrate her sweet and loving
demeanor.
Putting On the Dog
Even the pets at John Knox Village like to dress in style. They attend
formal pet events in their best ties and pearls. Our male Residents donate
their worn or out-of-date ties, and beads are ordered for the lady pooches.
These items are then hand-crafted by volunteers into neckwear and
distributed by the Pet Coordinator. If you would like a necktie or strand
of pearls for your furry friend, call 386-775-3840, extension 1421.
Giving Back
Resident Jack Jaremko believes in
giving back to the community...the pet
community.
“Some time ago I bought a very
nice climbing and scratching station
for my cat. He enjoyed it thoroughly!
However, my cat is getting a little older
and doesn’t use it as much anymore. I
thought it would be nice to donate it
where it would get good use.”
The Transportation and
Maintenance Departments worked
together to load the kitty tower into a
vehicle and drive Mr. Jaremko over to the
West Volusia Humane Society located in
DeLand, Florida. He is excited that cats
who really need it will be able to play on
it until they find a permanent home.
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2015 Wii Bowling Championships
Friday, August 21, 2 p.m.
Activities Center Auditorium
John Knox Village has been selected
to host the Volusia County Wii Bowling
Championships. Senior living communities
from all over the county will bring their best
teams to compete for the first-place trophy.
Two teams will bowl simultaneously on
big screens (top photo) until a final winner
is established. Wii Bowling sounds will
transform the Activities Center Audiorium
with the rumble of a bowling ball rolling down
the lane to the crash of pins being struck. All
John Knox Village Residents and guests are
welcome to share in the excitement and cheer
on the home team led by Resident Coach Belle
Cave (left).
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August 2 Oz at The Little Theater in
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
August 13 Behind-the-scenes tour
of the Amway Center
August 15 Lakeridge Winery
Harvest Festival
September 2 Orlando Museum of Art
September 3 Leu Gardens
September 30 Spamalot at
Shakespeare Theater in
Orlando, Florida
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The Fountains
Of John Knox Village
Living in the Fountains apartments is a grand adventure. There are
many events to participate in weekly. One of the favorite activities of the
Fountains Residents is having casual luncheons on the Veranda at the
back of SH Cranes Restaurant, in the Oak Tree Grill and also in Tree Top
Lounge (above). Residents enjoy a nice atmosphere, great conversation
and delicious full-course meals.
Rootbeer floats are a
sweet treat for hot
summer days. Residents
sipped fizzy soda with
vanilla ice cream on the
SH Cranes Veranda at
a recent social.
Fountains living also includes a wide
range of games and crafting. Residents
get together to play Scrabble, poker, and
Wii Bowling. They also design beautiful
art and jewelery. A few simple craft
supplies and imagination can create
cheerful summertime wreaths like
those shown here.
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The photos to the
left were taken by
Resident Patricia
Shannon’s son on one
of his recent visits to
John Knox Village
as he was testing his
newly acquired motorcontrolled drone.
What is a drone?
Drones are probably
the most advanced
equipment in the field
of robotics, aeronautics
and electronics. The
technical name of a
drone is “Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles”
(UAVs). These aerial
vehicles, which come in
wide varieties of sizes,
shapes and functions,
are controlled either
by remote control or
control systems from
the ground. They
are generally used
to carry out tasks in
which manned flight
is considered to be
risky. Drones are used
primarily in military
settings but are also
finding use in various
civilian operations such
as search and rescue,
weather analysis, etc.
They are known for
their precision and
stealth features.
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Being able to capture a moment in time forever with a camera intrigued me
at an early age. Recognizing my interest, my parents bought me a Kodak Brownie
620 camera and I was hooked. However, frequently seeing disappointing results
in my developed film challenged me to do better. “Planning the shot” was a most
helpful technique I learned, one which often produced better pictures. I’m still
developing the eye for visualizing scenes and subjects that would make for an
interesting photo. In the 1980s I used a film camera that provided many manual
adjustments which allowed for experimentation. Years later I began studying digital
technology and purchased my first digital camera in 2007. Applying this new
knowledge inspired me to make photos as opposed to taking snapshots. Basically,
my education in photography was, and still is, in the school of trial and error. One Space shuttle Discovery, 2009
day, I hope to learn Photoshop. I subscribe to photography websites where I study
tutorials by professionals. These skilled photographers create images, and I look forward to the day where I might
improve to that point.
To date, my interest has been in wildlife and nature photography. Currently, I’m learning how to create “tack
sharp,” close-up (Macro) images. I also enjoy helping my fellow
John Knox Village Residents to learn about the power of their
cameras and how to use them for the
best results. Since my informal classes
have been well received, I’ll continue
them this fall, and I will also be teaching
classes in photography at Stetson
University as part of their Lifelong
Learning curricula.
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M0 A S
museum of arts & sciences
Daytona Beach, Florida
Residents beat the summer heat
by taking a tour of the Museum of Arts
and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Museum collections and research include
Cuban and Florida art, American Fine
and Decorative arts, European Fine and
Decorative arts, pre-Columbian and
African artifacts, Pleistocene fossils,
Florida history and regional natural
history. One popular piece is the 13-foottall skeleton of the Eremotherium
laurilardi or Giant Ground Sloth that
dates back approximately 130,000 years.
The museum also has a state-of-the-art
planetarium. Most recently, the Cici and
Hyatt Brown Museum of Art opened in
February 2015. The 26,000 square foot
building contains the most extensive
collection of Florida art in the world.
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Doug Hench
Residents’ COUNCIL
Doug Hench, chairman of the John Knox Village Residents’ Council Facilities
Committee, brings many years of experience in facilities management to his
volunteer job. He has worked as a hospital administrator and hospital facilities
engineer as well as a biomedical engineer. Doug’s committee looks at facilities
as a broad spectrum, facilities that are for the particular use of the Residents.
“Specifically,” he says, “we get reports on the Hobby Shop, the Rose Garden,
recycling and a few other areas, such as the new gate on the road to Oak Park
Medical Center.” The Committee receives comment cards pertaining to facilities
and reviews them with management. Some of the cards are complaints about
things such as golf carts parked in spaces for cars or cars parking in golf cart
spaces. “We also get a lot of positive comment cards,” he says. While comment
cards are valuable tools, Doug advises Residents to call the Maintenance
Department if they see something that needs immediate attention. Doug moved
to John Knox Village last year with his wife Mary Jane.
ResidentS’ Biographies
John Grogan
Spiritual life council
The Grogans are newcomers to John Knox Village but are no strangers to
DeLand. The Grogans’ first introduction to John Knox occurred when Ginnie
was a patient at Majestic Oaks’ rehabilitation department. That put them on
the fast track to finding their current home. John’s profession was developing
computer systems, and his work with Scandinavian Airlines took the couple all
over the world: Denmark, England, Japan and the Philippines. They retired to
Phoenix and moved to Victoria Gardens in DeLand to be close to family. They
enjoy the various aspects of the Stetson Music program, especially since their
grandson is one of the instrumentalists. The Grogans’ interests lie in working
with individuals, such as those in the Stephen Ministry program of their church in
Arizona, participating in small group activities and in counseling alcoholics. John
said he likes everything about John Knox Village, especially the lack of chores!
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A Graduation to
Remember
There are moments in your life that you never forget:
weddings, births and graduations. Frank Daughn thought he
was going to miss out on one of those moments. Due to health
restrictions he was not allowed to travel to another state to
watch his favorite granddaughter graduate from high school.
However, there was hope on the horizon. Due to the wonderful
advances of modern technology, Frank got the opporunity to
“attend” his granddaughter’s ceremony from the comfort of his
own home by using a program called Skype. This free program
allows video interaction over the Internet as long as there is a
camera at both ends for sending and receiving. Frank’s daughter
Pamela (pictured in the top right photo) chatted with him before
the event and then sent live video to his computer. He was able
to see and hear everything just as if he were there. When his
granddaughter received her diploma, Frank’s tears of joy mirrored
her mother’s.
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We’re
Pharmacy Opens at
Oak Park Senior
Services Center
OPEN!
At a recent meeting the lead pharmacist, Dr. Vibha Choudhary, brought Residents up-to-date on
pharmacy staff, hours and services.
Three new faces to the pharmacy are Dr. Benjamin Johns, Kayode Paul, and Amanda Vidal, CPhT. Dr.
Johns, a native Floridian, received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida. Kayode Paul is an
intern currently pursuing his degree at the University of Florida. He grew up in Nigeria and loves gospel music.
Amanda Vidal is certified by the Pharmacy Technician Board and loves playing the violin and cello.
Dr. Chodhary announced that the pharmacy will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. The drive thru will be open Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
on Saturday. Services include free delivery, Medication Therapy Management, immunizations, Medicare Part
D review, basic compounding, Durable Medical Equipment (upon request), medication list transfer through
transitions of care and unit dose packaging for Majestic Oaks as well as bedside service.
Finally, the pharmacy will accept two methods of payment: Visa and MasterCard as well as E-Z billing
through John Knox Village. The E-Z billing charges will be reflected on Residents’ monthly John Knox Village
statement.
The Scoop:
Construction Begins!
During the remodeling process basic
goods such as milk, eggs, soap and toilet
paper will still be available.
Milk
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Ladies’
High
Tea
The ladies of Oak Park Assisted Living recently enjoyed a high tea, complete with fancy tea
cups, dainty hors d’oeuvres and extravagant hats. The tables were decorated with lush flowers,
china teapots and colorful napkins. While dining Residents shared memories of past social events
where ladies dressed up and enjoyed each other’s company.
Fresh air and sunshine can do wonders to lift people’s spirits. In addition,
research has shown that, when residents with dementia use outdoor spaces, agitation
and aggression lessen, independence is promoted and memory recall is more likely to
occur. Spending time outside has also been shown to improve social skills and reduce
the symptoms of sun-downing, therefore improving and promoting sleep at night.
At Majestic Oaks Continuing Care Complex there are numerous opportunities
for fresh air and sunshine. Residents have complete access to two secure courtyards
and several patios where they can take time for reflection or entertain friends and family. Our staff also plans structured
activities and programs such as gardening, sing-a-longs and ice cream socials in the courtyards throughout the year. The
Residents are also encouraged to assist with sweeping of the sidewalks, filling the bird feeders and watering the flowers.
This enables them to feel more at home, and increases their sense of purpose, self-worth and wellbeing.
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How Do
Your Gardens GR OW?
SH Cranes Veranda
Oak View Suites Patio
John Knox Village recently installed Tower Garden
aeroponic growing systems on the SH Cranes Veranda and
on a patio at Oak View Suites Assisted Living. Tower Garden
is a state-of-the-art vertical aeroponic growing system. This
means that there is no soil involved at all! Plants arrive as
seeds in a special growth medium and are transplanted to
the tower after about 1-3 weeks. Water
mixed with a natural mineral blend is
pumped upward from a reservoir at the
base and distributed to plant roots down
the length of the tower. Our gardens
will feature fresh herbs, lettuces and
vegetables that will be incorporated
into many dishes in our dining venues.
The photo at right shows how a Tower
Garden looks after 6-8 weeks of growth.
More Than Just “Rabbit Food”
Eating fresh vegetables and herbs is good for your health. They provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. Many can
help prevent disease and assist with maintaining a healthy weight. Some of these are planted in our towers:
Romaine Lettuce is better than iceberg.
It has less sugar and sodium, twice the
protein, twice the calcium, three times the
vitamin K, four times the iron and eight times
the vitamin C.
Cucumbers contain anti-inflammatories
that protect your brain and “cool”
inflammation in your body. They reduce
the risk of cancer, freshen your breath and
support digestive health.
Yellow Squash contains antioxidants
such as beta-carotene and carotenoids such as
lutein and zeaxanthin.
Basil contains flavonoids which help
protect cells. It also helps deter unwanted
bacterial growth.
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JOHN KNOX VILLAGE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015
The Dining Venues
of John Knox Village
SH Cranes Fine Dining
Roast Leg of Lamb
Beef Burgundy
Flounder Francaise
Oak Tree Grill Quick-Service Dining
Chicken and Pecan Salad Croissant
Hot Ham and Muenster Pretzel Roll
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015
Fountains Homestyle Dining
BBQ Rack of Ribs
Baked Lasagna
Bangers and Mashed Potatoes
The Scoop
Gourmet Ice Cream
Fresh-baked Cookies
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Photo by Ed Barry

Retirement Lifestyle Magazine August

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