The Villager June 2015.pub

The United Methodist Village
The Villager
JUNE
2015
To see the
Summer Sky
Is Poetry,
though never in a
Book it lie True Poems flee.
~Emily Dickinson
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
60-Day Challenge is Underway!
In Memory
If a June night
could talk,
it would probably
boast it invented
romance.
~Bern Williams
We would like to remember the family and friends of
Tom Dunphy, Lois Mitchell and Jerome Podesva;
John Hudson, Bernice Springman’s son-in-law;
Earl Belller, Faye Dodson’s Brother; and former
residents Marjorie Kocur and Lucille Youngberg
New Residents
Mary Edwards - 4707 Otterbein
Alma Smith - WP 242
June Sproull - McK 319
Albert Zebio - WT 136
Welcome to the Village!
From the Desk of the
Patrick
Executive Director
Noonan
June 1, 2015
Dear Residents,
I am pleased to inform you that The United Methodist Village will be participating in this
year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. If there are any charitable causes in which we should be
involved besides our own, it’s the Walk to end Alzheimer’s. Throughout my career, I have
seen the devastating effects this disease has had, not only on the individual, but for the family
as well. I speak to this not only on a professional level but on a personnel one as well.
Recently, a member of my own family has been identified as possibly having Alzheimer’s (true
diagnoses cannot occur until an autopsy has been performed).
There have been many new ways to treat this disease including advances with medication and
treatment. In addition, many studies have been done that have shown those who exercise
both their body and mind have a reduced chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other
forms of dementia. Nevertheless, there is still no cure and with all the advancements, the
end results are always the same.
We would encourage everyone, staff and residents alike, to participate in the Walk to End
Alzheimer’s. There are 2 ways to participate: 1) The 60 Day Challenge, and 2) The 5K Walk.
Everyone can participate in the 60 Day Challenge (see p. 10). The 5K Walk will be held on
September 26th at the SIU campus in Edwardsville, IL. If you are unable to participate in the
5K Walk, please consider making a $35.00 donation to our fundraising campaign. Every dollar
advances the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. We would
love for you to join us, but if not we will be happy to accept a donation on your behalf!
Thank you in advance for your support for this cause!
As always, it is a pleasure to serve you!
Patrick Noonan
Corporate Operations Director
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June
Shining Star
Staff members and residents are
encouraged to nominate UMV employees
who they feel go above and beyond
what is required of them.
Ballot Boxes are located at the WisemanPollock reception desk and the
Weston Terrace reception desk.
Terry Laws was selected as
“June Shining Star” by residents and
employees. Congratulations Terry, thank
you for going above & beyond!
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Council Chronicle
The Resident Council had a meeting on Wednesday, May 13th. The minutes are available on the
Information Center Bulletin Boards. The next
regular Resident Council meeting is set for
Wednesday, July 8th at 1:00pm.
**Resident Council Installation of new members is
Friday, June 26 at 1:00 pm. Please join us!!**
Your Council Members
Linda Rainey *President*
Betty Strelow *Vice President*
Adlicia Roberts
Alva Beckemeyer
Don Beltz
Tom Osborne
Peggy Wilson
*New Members*
Kathy Carroll
Sandra Cooksey
Bob Hussman
Reka Holder
Helen Phillips
L to R: Patrick Noonan, Corporate
Operations Director, and Terry Laws,
Weston PCA
Congrats Terry!!
467-1494
433-1124
409-2678
466-7882
466-1637
466-2820
433-9803
462-4441
217-899-8833
466-6500
433-8313
466-2865
*Outgoing Members*
Betty Light, Charlie Price, Phyllis Suhre,
Alice Banghart and Barbara Scott
June Shopping Trips
Tues, June 2
Thurs, June 4
Bank Information
Liberty Bank will be in the Rendezvous Rm: Tues, June 9
Thursday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m.
Thurs, June 11
Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Tues, June 16
Reliance Bank will be in the Rendezvous Rm:
Thurs, June 18
Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Tues, June 23
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Bank Outings to other local banks
Thurs, June 25
Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:00
Tues, June 30
Tuesday, June 23 @ 9:00
1:45
1:45
1:45
10:45
1:45
1:45
1:45
1:45
1:45
Schnucks
Walgreens & CVS
Save-A-Lot & Aldi
On the Hill
Shop N Save
Target
Schnucks
Godfrey Walmart
Shop N Save
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JUDY MILLER
Greetings, I am late getting this to Sharon for publication, so I am taking the easy way out.
This article was printed in the Telegraph on Oct. 21, 2001. I hope you can relate to it.
Flag Day is June 14. Display your flag proudly.
“America, America, God Shed His Grace On Thee…”
You ask me Why I Love Her? Well give me time and I’ll explain.
Have you seen a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain?
Have you drifted on a bayou down Louisiana way?
Have you watched a cold fog drifting over San Francisco Bay?
Have you heard a bobwhite calling in the Carolina pines?
Or heard the bellow of a diesel at the Appalachia mines?
Does the call of Niagara thrill you when you hear her waters roar?
Do you look with awe and wonder at the Massachusetts shore,
Where men who braved a hard new world first stepped on Plymouth’s rock?
And do you think of them when you stroll along a New York dock?
Have you seen a snowflake drifting in the Rockies, way up high?
Have you seen the sun come blazing down from a bright Nevada sky?
Do you hail to the Columbia as she rushes to the sea,
Or bow your head at Gettysburg at our struggle to be free?
Have you seen the mighty Tetons? Have you watched an eagle soar?
Have you seen the Mississippi roll along Missouri’s shore?
Have you felt a chill at Michigan when on a winter’s day
Her waters rage along the shore in thunderous display?
Does the word “Aloha” make you warm? Do you share in disbelief
When you see the surf comes roaring in at Aimee Reef?
From Alaska’s cold to the Everglades, from the Rio Grande to Maine,
My heart cries out, my pulse runs fast at the might of her domain.
You ask me Why I Love Her? I’ve a million reasons why:
My Beautiful America, beneath God’s wide, wide sky.
Take a little time to reflect on this poem, it says a lot.
Pastors coming will be on the bulletin board, look for it soon. If you would like your pastor
to come and share a message let Chaplain Judy know.
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From the Desk of the Director of
Weston Terrace
Dee Cunningham, RN
Greetings Everyone,
Happy June! We are nearly half way through the year all of a sudden. It seems to take so
very long for winter to come to an end and then the year just rushes through the spring and
summer months so quickly. I hope each of you had a wonderful and relaxing holiday weekend as we remembered those who have served and are currently serving and sacrificing so
much to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. If you are a veteran or a member of your family
has served or is currently serving in some capacity in our armed forces, let me offer my
personal THANK YOU for your service to our great nation.
And for those who waited at home while your loved ones were away (whether on home soil
or foreign) thanks to you as well! Because waiting and wondering and praying and hoping
for a safe return is not an easy thing. Responsibilities at home still needed to be managed,
the children still needed you, and the daily on-going necessities of life did not allow you to
pause from their demands as your own heart was anxious with worry or concern about
those from your own household who were serving. We all would be remiss if we did not
salute you as well.
America has so much to be proud of and thankful for. And I want to encourage each of you
to remember there is still much that those coming along behind us can gain from knowing
us as they travel their own journey through life. Every generation has prizes and treasures
to contribute to the generations coming after us. There is knowledge and wisdom and joy to
share that is unique to the generation you know. And there are so many who can benefit
from hearing the stories you have lived and written through your own personal journey thus
far.
Every single one of us is a treasure of some unique kind and quality. Let us grant one
another the freedom to be and express ourselves, to learn from and love those around us
with every new day we are given. For once the day is gone, so is the opportunity for
growing any particular “flower” that the day may have planted in the garden of our lives.
I encourage you to pause and give thought to the bouquets of memories, love, wisdom and
life experiences that you have to offer the world around you. Nourish your own flower
garden of life and then pick frequently from the beautiful array of fragrances, blossoms and
blooms . . . and share them with others. They will be glad you did, and perhaps in doing so
you will move someone else to do the same.
Blessings to All,
Dee
Regular Meetings
Mondays
10:30
Chair Yoga
1:00
Cards/Games
3:00
Sit & Be Fit
7:00
Bingo
Tuesdays
Varies
Wii Bowling
3:00
Rosary Recitation
7:00
Dominoes
Wednesdays
10:30
Chair Yoga
3:00
Sit & Be Fit
7:00
Bunco
Thursdays
9:00
Strong For Life Exercise Program
10:00
Blood Pressure Check (Parish RN)
10:30
Bible Study
Fridays
9:00
Coffee Hour
10:30
Chair Yoga
3:00
Sit & Be Fit
Saturdays
1:00
Armchair Travels
3:30
Catholic Mass
7:00
Saturday Night Movie - Ch. 900
Sundays
8:00
Sunday Worship
7:00
Sunday Worship
Entertainment
& Activities
Crafter’s Corner
Crafter’s Corner will not meet this month, but
if anyone does “tatting”, please contact Dawn
Steinbach, CNA on Weston Terrace and leader
of Crafter’s Corner. Thank you!
Brandon’s Lecture: Osteoporosis
Tuesday, June 2 @ 10:30 - Chapel
Brandon has some valuable information for you
about a very important topic. Join him!
Wii Bowling
Tuesdays. Time Varies - See Calendar.
If you’ve never Wii bowled you must try! All it
takes is a simple arm movement that anyone
can do. Experience the thrill of bowling and
watching the pins tumble. Come on out!
Hearing Health Care - No Charge
Tues, June 2 from 12 to 2 - Rendezvous Room
Brian LaMarr, Hearing Instrument Specialist, is
here to provide hearing aid service and repairs,
ear wax removal, hearing test and ear care.
Balance Class
June 2, 10, 16 & 24 @ 1:00 - Riverbend Room
No one can keep you on your feet like Brandon.
You must try his class. You will feel the difference!
Coffee Hour & 60 Day Exercise Challenge
June 5 & 19 @ 9:00 - Dining Room
Please join us for our regular coffee hour and
bring your Exercise Challenge Time Tracking
Sheet. It’s the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 60 Day
Challenge! Many LCS communities around the
country are participating in the Challenge, too.
Any exercise you do counts toward reaching our
goal. We do this to raise awareness for the need
to End Alzheimer’s, AND exercising has been
shown to reduce your risk! Join the Challenge!
Linda Ford
Friday, June 5 @ 1:30 - Chapel
Linda will serenade you with Sinatra, Patsy Cline,
Loretta Lynn, Judy Garland and many more!
Dr. Pham Podiatry Clinic
Monday, June 8 @ 12:30 - Riverbend Room
Dr. Pham will clip your toenails and care for
many foot conditions. All insurance EXCEPT
HMO is accepted. NO out-of-pocket cost to
you. Bring your insurance card and a small
towel. First come first serve!
Senior Fit Tests - No Charge
Wed, June 10 from 11:30 to 1:00 - Riverbend Rm
Brandon will do some simple tests to see where
you’re fitness level lies, then direct you with a
personalized program to maintain or improve
your health. A valuable service to utilize!
Senior Health & Safety Fair sponsored by the
State of Illinois - Open to the Public
Friday, June12 from 9 to 11 - Wiseman-Pollock
1st & 2nd Floors
Residents and non-residents are invited to this
Senior Health Fair. State Agencies and Programs
as well as local businesses will be here to give
you valuable information and screenings.
Refreshments provided. Please join us and tell
your friends!
Catching the Westbound
Sunday, June 14 @ 1:30 - Weston Terrace
Enjoy some old-time folk, blues and mountain
gospel. Andy and Emily play at many local
restaurants and we are privileged to have
them here today.
BBQ with The Gene Maynard Band
Tuesday, June 23 from 4 to 6 - Dining Room
We’re having a good old-fashioned BBQ with
all the fixins and a great country band to keep
the spirit of the day alive. Regular meal ticket
must be used.
Massage Day with Holly Short, Licensed MT
Thurs, June 25 from 9 to 4 - Rendezvous Room
Sign up today for a 30 or 60 minute massage
at an unbeatable rate! It’s therapy and a treat.
Breakfast Buffet - For All Residents
Friday, June 26 @ 9:00 - Dining Room
Wisdom for Confusing Times
Friday, June 26 @ 10:00 - Conference Room
Join Father Jerry, Chaplain Judy and Sharon to
discuss whatever weighs on your mind or
keeps you up at night. Many heads are better
than one, so we hope to shed some wisdom
on the situation. Laughter in store, too!
Resident Council Installation & Ice Cream Social
Friday, June 26 @ 1:00 - Chapel
All residents please join us! We will welcome
our newest members of the Resident Council
then enjoy ice cream treats in the TV Room.
Nostalgia Live
Monday, June 29 @ 1:30 - Chapel
A favorite is back! Enjoy the sounds of Big
Band, Broadway and Hank Williams style music.
Outings
Sign Up at Front Desk!
Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner
Theater: Mayhem in Mayberry
Sunday, June 7. Depart @ 12:45
Come to the Bissell Mansion, believed to be
St. Louis’ oldest home still standing. Enjoy a delicious 4 course meal (appetizer, dinner salad, a
choice of entrée, 2 glasses of wine and dessert)
and be immersed in a delightful murder mystery
set in the quaint and hilarious town of Mayberry.
Cost for the evening is $52.95.
Please Sign Up & Pay by Wednesday, June 3.
Bank Run
Wed, June 10 & Tues, June 23. Depart @ 9:00
The bus will run a route to local banks other
than Liberty and Reliance. When you sign up,
please indicate which bank you want to visit.
Summer Concert: “Swing of Hearts” No Charge
Wednesday, June 11. Depart @ 6:15.
A 33 piece orchestra with vocals by a multitalented female artist, all in the comfort of the
Alton High School Auditorium.
Game Day Luncheon @ Community Center
Tues, June 16. Depart @ 10 am. Return @ 1:30.
It’s an afternoon of cards, games, Wii bowling,
ping pong, door prizes, a classic movie if you
like, a delicious lunch and the beautiful ambiance of the downtown Community Center. All
for $5! Sign up by June 12!
Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market & Breakfast
Saturday. June 20. Depart @ 8:30
Shop for local fresh produce and handmade
items. Breakfast afterward at a local restaurant.
Stages “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”; Elephant Bar
Sunday, June 21. Depart @ 12:30
All who signed up are reminded to attend!
Outing Notes
See Calendar for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and
Movie outings. Please Sign up at the Front Desk.
Other Activities
Mending & More by Gail
Wed, June 3 and 17 @ 10:00 - TV Room
Gail Humiston will be here for 1 hour
collecting items that need mending.
Upcoming Outing
Bluff City Tours: Calhoun County Adventure
Fri, July 10. Depart @ 9:00. Return @ 4:00 pm.
A wonderful day in Calhoun County including the
Barn Quilt Trail Tour led by a local guide, Horse
Training Tour, Peach Orchard Tour, Lunch at Wittmond Hotel and Jersey County Elevator VIP Tour.
All for only $67.50. Deadline extended! Please
Sign Up and Pay by June 19.
60 Day Challenge - May 27 to July 25
Residents and staff are strongly encouraged to join us in our Walk to End Alzhiemer’s 60 Day
Challenge. We are one of over 60 LCS Communities around the country participating. Any
form of exercise you do will count towards reaching our goal. All you need to do is get a
Tracking Sheet from Sharon Loucks in Resident Services and write down the amount of time
you spend exercising each day. Anything from walking, gardening, exercise class, bicycling,
exercising at home, swimming...any form of exercise counts. We are trying to raise awareness
for the need to end Alzheimer’s and to get you up and moving. Increased physical activity has
been shown to improve your brain’s functioning thereby decreasing your risk for dementia.
Get Your Exercise Time Tracking Sheet from Sharon Today!!
Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Sunday, June 7. Depart @ 12:45 pm.
At the Bissell Mansion Restaurant and Murder Mystery
Dinner Theatre, it’s easy to "Get Away With Murder".
Enjoy an evening of laughter and great food in St. Louis' oldest
home. You can be part of the cast, ask for a "starring" role in the
show, or just sit back, relax, and guess "whodunnit." AND The
Bissell Mansion Murder Mystery is presented with a 4-course
meal to DIE for! Cost is $52.95. Sign up by June 3rd.
Calhoun County Adventure
Friday, July 10. Depart @ 9: 00 am.
Ride up the Great River Road and across the Brussels Ferry to
meet a local Barn Quilt Expert. Wander along the Barn Quilt
Trail (home to 85 painted barn quilts) and see and hear the
stories of many of the quilts and their families...a number
have even been painted on century-old barns. Then a special
morning highlight takes you to the Moses Horse Training
Facility where you will see a demonstration of their craft using the Parelli method. Then take
a “behind the scenes” stop at one of the family-owned and operated Peach Orchards. Learn
just how those famous peaches go from planting to market and buy some of those juicy
peaches for yourself. Next is lunch at the historic Wittmond Hotel dating back to 1847. You
will enjoy a wonderful home cooked meal, served family style...make sure to save room for
dessert! Corn & Beans are two major crops in Calhoun County, and the last leg of the
Adventure takes you to the Jersey County Grain Elevator in Hardin, IL. Here you will see the
“pit area” where grains are prepared to be loaded onto barges and transported to the world.
Total Cost is just $67.50. Deadline has been extended! Sign Up & Pay by Friday, June 19th.
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From the Desk of the
Director of Fund Development
Tina Steibel
Happy June, and Happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers at the Village. School is out and the
drive to work is less congested with school buses. As you read this I am on vacation with my
three daughters and two grands (Stella and Henry). We are in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. We
are spending a week relaxing on the beach. It is my grands first time seeing the beach, and
our first family vacation in 13 years. Vacationing with adult children has a lot different feel
than when they were teenagers. We plan on spending one day at the Naval Aviation Museum
in Pensacola; my grandson loves airplanes. See you all when I get back.
I am sharing some sad news; we were supposed to be a stop on this year’s PRIDE garden
tour, and due to circumstances beyond their control, this year’s tour is canceled. I am very
sad about this because I am always proud of the time and energy that the staff and residents
put into making the Village such a beautiful place to live and visit. Oh well, next year. Thank
you to everyone who has adopted a garden bed in the community garden. It always makes
my heart happy to see things growing; that means we all hope for a better tomorrow.
The United Methodist Village 2nd Annual Golf Challenge is putting right along (you know I had
to toss in a pun). We have some great sponsorships and a few teams registered. I am once
again coming to you for your support. We are asking the residents and staff to help be our
drink sponsors. We need bottled water, all kinds of soda and a huge hit last year was the
Gatorade. We are planning on hosting 144 golfers and 20 volunteers. If you would like to
donate you can call me and I will pick up your donation and keep them in my office. With
your help this event will be even bigger than last year’s Golf Challenge.
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Greetings Friends,
Can you believe we are already into the month of June? I can now breathe a deep sigh as
all of the graduation pomp and circumstance is now over for Jonathan. We now look forward
to what God has planned for him in the future. He will begin his studies in physics at SIUE this
fall and has a full tuition scholarship for which we are very grateful. He is the last little bird to
leave the nest so I guess I will be an “empty nester” this fall. I am not sure how I feel about
that just yet! But life is full of changes, and it is necessary to keep us growing and moving
towards the most excellent way, which is in God’s hands. For those of you who have asked
and prayed for my mother, she will soon begin radiation treatments for her cancer. We are
confident in the doctors and nurses that have been placed before her and will take each day
of the journey one day at a time. The prayers for family are most appreciated.
So, now that you are up-to-date on what is going on with me, I guess I should get to the topic
for this month. Most of you are aware of the alarming increase in obesity rates in the United
States and it is not just adults getting Type 2 Diabetes, but children, as well. Many ideas have
been suggested, but one that makes a lot of sense is decreasing the amount of sweetened beverages that we drink. Some of the sweetened drinks that we consider healthy are not really that
healthy. For those of you in the churches, please see the poster, flyers and brochures on the bulletin board for June. I will have brochures in my office at UMV if anybody would be interested.
The Illinois Alliance to Prevent Obesity (IAPO) has been promoting the Rethink your Drink
Campaign and the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Act. The act is on the agenda of the
Illinois General Assembly. It would place a penny per ounce excise tax on sugary beverages
with revenues going to community initiatives for the prevention of obesity. “Rethink Your
Drink” is a campaign for increasing consumption of healthy beverages and reducing those that
have minimal nutritional value to help with the fight of obesity in Illinois.
When it comes to weight loss, there's no lack of diets promising fast results. There are lowcarb diets, high-carb diets, low-fat diets, grapefruit diets, cabbage soup diets and blood type
diets, to name a few. But no matter what diet you may try, you must take in fewer calories
than your body uses in order to lose weight. Most people try to reduce their calorie intake by
focusing on food, but another way to cut calories may be to think about what you drink.
What Do You Drink? It Makes More Difference Than You Think!
Calories in drinks are not hidden (they're listed right on the Nutrition Facts label), but many
people don't realize just how many calories beverages can contribute to their daily intake. As
you can see in the example below, calories from drinks can really add up. Listed below are
common beverages with the number of teaspoons of sugar per beverage:
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Water 20 fl. oz. bottle= Sugar-Free, 0 calories, 0 tsp
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1% Milk 8 fl. oz. bottle = Natural Sugar 100 calories, 3 tsp
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100% Orange Juice 16 fl. oz. bottle = Natural Sugar 244 calories, 11 tsp
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Soda 12 fl. oz. can = Added Sugar 136 calories, 8 tsp
Soda 20 fl. oz. bottle = Added Sugar 227 calories, 14 tsp
Sports Drink 20 fl. oz. bottle = Added Sugar 125 calories, 9 tsp
Energy Drink 16 fl. oz. can = Added Sugar 240 calories, 15 tsp
Sweetened Tea 20 fl. oz. bottle = Added Sugar 213 calories, 14 tsp
Juice Drink 20 fl. oz. bottle = Added &Natural Sugar 305 calories, 17 tsp
Fruit Nectar 11.5 fl. oz. can = Added &Natural Sugar 196 calories, 11 tsp
Vitamin-added Water 20 fl. oz. bottle = Added &Natural Sugar 125 calories, 8 tsp
Better Beverage Choices Made Easy
Now that you know how much difference a drink can make, here are some ways to make
smart beverage choices:
1.
Choose water, diet or low-calorie beverages instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. For a
quick, easy and inexpensive thirst-quencher, carry a water bottle and refill it throughout the day.
2.
Don't "stock the fridge" with sugar-sweetened beverages. Instead, keep a jug or bottles
of cold water in the fridge.
3.
Serve water with meals.
4.
Make water more exciting by adding low calorie flavorings, slices of lemon, lime,
cucumber or watermelon, or drink sparkling water.
5.
Add a splash of 100% juice to plain sparkling water for a refreshing, low-calorie drink.
6.
When you do opt for a sugar-sweetened beverage, go for the small size. Some
companies are now selling 8-oz. cans and bottles of soda, which contain about 100 calories.
7.
Be a role model for your friends and family by choosing healthy, low-calorie beverages.
Calories may not be hidden, but sugar can be! Sweeteners that can add calories may be under
a different name, and you may not realize it is sugar. Some of these include: HFCS (high fructose corn
syrup), fructose, fruit juice concentrates, honey, syrup, corn syrup, sucrose and dextrose.
Also, the internet does have a lot of nutritional information. If you have a sweet tooth
for a smoothie or a latte from one of your favorite places, try looking up the nutritional
content of the beverage online first, such as Starbucks or McDonalds. The calories and sugar
content may cause you to “Re-think Your Drink!”
For those of you who have been trying to or thinking about losing a few pounds, this
could really be a first step. I have had people tell me that they have lost anywhere from 10-15
pounds by giving up soda and other sugary drinks. Remember when we were kids and the size
of the juice glass at breakfast? It was 4 ounces, not a large glass that we now give our children
today. Soda was also a “treat” not a household staple that was served at every meal.
Rethinking your drink can really be a first step towards change in your diet and your
health. Think about it, and if you would like to discuss it further please give me a call.
May God’s peace be over you,
Eileen
“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; He will lead them to springs
of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17
Reminder: All are invited to the Senior Health Fair at the United Methodist Village that is
sponsored by Senator Sam McCann and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer. Free
screenings for blood pressure, lung function, hearing, pulse oximetry, and hemoglobin A1C’s
for diabetes screening. Friday, June 12th 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Hope to see you there!
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Great News!!! The “Big House” is sold!
Joyce and Joe Park will be moving into 4400 McKendree Dr. in July.
In other good news the Marketing Department has 2 sales this month, so far, and we are
anticipating at least 1 more. Keep your fingers crossed!
Please welcome you new neighbors Ed and June Funkhouser, Voni Hoefert, Mary Edwards,
Alma Smith and June Sproull! We are glad you are here!
Remember the Marketing Department needs your referrals! Residents that refer their friends
to United Methodist Village market rate apartments and patio villas receive $500.00 off a
month’s rent as does the friend they referred!
Have a Great Memorial Day,
Carrie Dos Santos
Director of Marketing
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Monthly Sudoku Contest &
Last Month’s Winner!
The first resident who successfully completes
the Sudoku puzzle below (answers must be
correct!) and turns it in to Sharon Loucks in
the Resident Services office will win a gift card
to the place of his or her choice!
If you are having trouble understanding the
rules of play for Sudoku, please contact the
Resident Services office at 466-8662. We will
do our best to help you understand so you
don’t miss out on all the fun!
*Residents can only win
once every six months.*
**Good Luck!**
May Winner: Darlene Gulovsen
Congrats Darlene!
Sudoku
Rules of Sudoku
1) Each ‘block’ (box with nine spaces
inside of it) can only use the
numbers 1-9 once.
2) Each ‘row’ (horizontal line of
spaces) can only use the numbers
1-9 once.
3) Each ‘column’ (vertical line of
spaces) can only use the numbers
1-9 once.
4) There is only one solution.
JUNE
5201 Asbury Avenue
Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone: 618.466.8662
We’re on the Web!
www.unitedmethodistvillage.com
A Furry Little
Visitor Near the Gazebo at the Village
Resident Birthdays:
June Funkhouser
Grace Summers
Myra Keiser
Joyce Walpole
Lorene McDowell
June Sproull
Mary Ann Barnard
Lorraine Wolff
Louise Sheary
6/1 Kathleen Toigo
6/2 Glova Williams
6/5 Dottie Spence
6/5 Lillian McCasky
6/10 Liz Vermillion
6/12 Ann Barton
6/15
6/19
6/20 Staff Birthdays:
6/20 Matt Sackmann
6/24 Dawn Steinbach
6/25
6/28
6/29
6/30
6/14
6/17
*The United Methodist Village honors and respects our residents and welcomes people of all faiths.*