Current Newsletter - The Army Distaff Foundation

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4th Annual KWAG Art Show
Welcome to Knollwood
Chapel News
Library Corner
Celebrating Caregivers
Knollwood’s No-Tipping Policy
Poetry Corner
...and more
November — December 2014
Bugle Call
The Knollwood Newsletter
KNOLLWOOD ART GROUP
4TH ANNUAL ART SHOW
By Carol Campbell, Director Hall Resident Ac vi es
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November Birthdays
The Bugle Call is a publication of the Army
Distaff Foundation and Knollwood, a military
retirement residence located at 6200
Oregon Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
20015 and is published for residents of
Knollwood.
Helen Luehman
Carolyn Baker
William Forbes
Barbara Stack
Barbara Burgess
Joseph Dulany
John Newby
Anne Capitman
John DePauw
Priscilla Joslyn
Edith Axelson
Employee Bugle Call Staff:
Barbara D’Agostino, COO & HSC/SCC
Admin - Editor
Loraine Wilson, Editor/Layout
Carol Campbell, Hall News and Activities
Gerri Flowers, Terrace News
Daphene Linnen & Cassandra Brown,
Terrace Activities
Barbara D’Agostino, HSC/SCC News
Juanell Glotzbach, HSC/SCC Activities
Kathy Byus, Chapel News
November 8
November 12
November 12
November 12
November 16
November 22
November 23
November 24
November 24
November 27
November 30
December Birthdays
Agnes Gish
Mary Popper
Robert Popper
Marianne Lee
Elizabeth Jentsch
Resident Bugle Call Staff
December 9
December 10
December 10
December 15
December 18
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!
Joanne Bondy
Welcome to Knollwood
Comedy Corner
Jackie Canham
Library Notes
Ruth Kulvi
Do You Know?
Mary Moe
Display Case pictures and information
Your birthday will be listed if
you’ve turned in a form
authorizing publication—call
x135 for more information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KWAG Art Show..;;;;...Front Cover
Table of Contents/Birthdays;;..............2
Chapel News;;;;;;;;;;;;.3
Library Notes;;;;;;;;;;;;.4
Welcome to Knollwood–Childs;.;.........5
Welcome to Knollwood-O’Malley......;....6
Welcome to Knollwood-Bradford.....;;..7
Do You Know; No Tipping Policy..;;.....8
Celebrating Caregivers.........................;.9
Smart Snacking ;...............................;.10
Recent Happenings in the Hall.........;....11
Red Tag; Save Car Wear & Tear.......;...12
B. D’Agostino officially Named COO;............13
Recent Happenings in the Terrace....;;.......14
Recent Happenings in the HSC/SCC...;;....15
Coming Soon in the Hall.............;...;;.;...16
Coming soon in the Terrace.......;...;;;;.17
Coming soon in the HSC/SCC..............;;....18
Poetry Corner........................................;.;....19
Now Featured in the T-3 Display Case....;......20
September/October Displays;;.;;.;;....21
The Spotlight Blog by Dr. Polis..........................22
Recurring Events................................................23
Physician Listing/Schedule;..............Back Cover
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CHAPEL NEWS
By Kathy Byus, Staff Chapel Liaison
The current Bible Study program is “The Great Courses-The Old Testament” presented
on DVD by Professor Amy-Jill Levine. Bible study is Tuesdays, 11 am in the Chapel and
led by resident Chaplain Joe Dulany
Lessons are:
November 4: Murder, Flood, Dispersion
November 11: Abraham, Sarah, and
Hagar
November 18: Isaac
November 25: The Jacob Saga
December 2: Folklore Analysis and Type
Scenes
December 9: Moses and Exodus
December 16: The God of Israel
December 23: Covenant and Law, Part I
December 30: Covenant and Law, Part II
CHAPEL SERVICES
Catholic
First Friday: Rosary—10:00 AM
Every Saturday: Mass—4:00 PM
Episcopal
First Sunday: Holy Eucharist
Other Sundays: 11:00 AM: Divine Worship
A nice farewell for Chaplain Eric S. Renne was
held on September 28th in the Caraway Dining
Room. Residents who attended Chaplain
Renne’s services enjoyed the Champagne
brunch with him, his family and good friends.
COO, Barbara D’Agostino acknowledged his
service and presented him with a farewell gift.
Upcoming:
Pecan Sales Fundraiser &
Christmas Poinsettias
Protestant
Fourth Sunday: Holy Communion
Other Sundays: 11:00 AM (HSC)
Protestant Chaplains for November:
Nov 9: Chaplain Don Kammer
Nov 16: Chaplain Nevalon Mitchell
Nov 23: Chaplain Ronald Crews
Nov 30: Chaplain Eun S. Kim
Catholic Celebrants for November:
Nov 8: Fr. Gerard Stockhausen
Nov 15: Fr. Thomas Gaunt
Nov 22: Fr. James Stoeger
Nov 29: Fr. Gregory Konz
The KRA is still actively seeking a Chapel
Committee chairman. This is the first time in
the 52 years of Knollwood that the Chapel
Committee has not been directed by a
resident chairman. If you might be interested,
please contact Kathy Byus, Staff Chapel
Liaison at x268, or KRA president Mary
Popper at x 444. There is a dedicated
committee, and a strong corps of volunteers
helping with services. A chairman would not
be committed to doing everything, but have
support from many.
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LIBRARY NOTES
By Jackie Canham, Resident Librarian
N E W B O O K S AT K N O L LWO O D
Fiction:
Home to Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
The Edge of Heaven by Clive Cussler
Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good: The New Mi&ord Novel by Jan Karon
Invisible by James Pa+erson and David Ellis
Edge of Eternity: Book 3 of the Century Trilogy by Ken Follet
Mysteries/Thrillers:
Personal: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child
Non-Fiction:
Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen (a blog-based ode to the confidence, beauty,
and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived
glamorously. The (mostly) ladies of Advanced Style are enjoying their later
years with grace and panache, marching to the beat of their own drummer)
The News Society: Diane Sawyer, Ka e Kourac and Chris ane Amanpour and
the (On-going, Imperfect and Complicated) Triumph of Women in the News by
Sheila Weller
A Spy among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben McIntyre
Religion:
The Accidental Anglican: A Surprising Appeal of the Liturgical Church by Todd
D. Hunter
Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conserva ve
Protestan sm in Modern America by D. G. Hart
CALENDAR ALERT FOR MEDICARE D PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE: You
can enroll or, if you are already enrolled, switch to a different plan
before December 7 without penalty.
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WELCOME TO KNOLLWOOD!
By Mrs. Joanne Bondy, Resident
CLAIRE CHILDS
come change from the
hustle and bustle of
New York and Miami.
Claire Childs is a New Yorker, with roots
on Long Island (some mes pronounced “Longi-land” by the na ves). She raised her four
children there, and had “just a normal, family
life.” Claire loved to cook, and every holiday was
an excuse for a big family gathering with
heaping pla+ers of food. Claire says that she s ll
does most of her own cooking at Knollwood.
Her last move
before Knollwood was
to Annandale, Virginia,
to stay with one of her
daughters and son-inA<er the children were grown and spread law, a re red Naval Officer. She realized that the
me had come to start downsizing for a future
out over the country, Claire wanted to spread
move to Knollwood. Claire says that she didn’t
her own wings, and she moved to Miami. She
shed a tear when she had to part with most of
had been a top graduate at a Business College,
and thought she might pursue a second career. her furniture. “It was me” she said, and now
“here I am at Knollwood, and happy as a lark”.
She stayed for four years, but Miami wasn’t a
good fit, so when a friend invited her to visit she
…and Claire, we’re happy you’re here.
jumped at the chance. And that’s how she came
Welcome.
to live, for 15 happy years, in the small, seaport
town of St. Michaels, Maryland. It was a wel-
4THANNUALKWAGARTSHOW–PICTURESOFWINNERS’PAINTINGSANDVOLUNTEERS
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WELCOME TO KNOLLWOOD continued
E L A I N E O ’M A L L E Y
Elaine O’Malley
s ll talks about
her “Day of
Discovery” in
Boston. She was
mapping her
family tree and
what be+er place to search for missing links than
the Records Department at City Hall. Her first
“find” was her Mother’s birth cer ficate. Then
in an archive across town she found her Grandparents’ marriage license, and finally, her Father’s birth cer ficate.
the hospital. But where was the hospital?? They
drove around in circles un l a policeman finally
came to their rescue.
Contrast this to the scene 30 years later, when
Elaine was a licensed Tour Guide for the District,
and an expert on its geography and architecture.
She was also a docent at the Smithsonian
Museum of American History. By this me the
O’Malleys had 6 children; and Joseph was a
researcher at the Na onal Ins tute of Health,
holding the rank of Captain.
Coming to Knollwood, Joseph moved into the
Elaine, her husband Joseph, and their families, HSC, and Elaine into her 1st floor apartment. In
are from the Boston area. Elaine is a graduate
their pre-Knollwood days they had known Sheila
of Emmanuel College, and Joseph of the College Tiedemann, as well as George Pa+erson and his
of the Holy Cross. A<er finishing medical school sister Pat Lasley, who lived at Knollwood un l
he was commissioned in the Public Health
2008.
Service. It meant moving to DC, a city they
didn’t know, at a me when Elaine was
Elaine and Joseph, we’re glad you’re here.
expec ng her 4th child. At 2 am on the day a<er
Welcome.
they moved, Elaine got a clear signal to rush to
LOBBY RENOVATION SET TO BEGIN
RIGHT AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015
The long awaited renovation of the front entrance/lobby is scheduled to begin right after the New
Year. Please bear with us as there will be some disruption as we make these changes. When
complete, we will have a much more attractive lobby area which should provide a more welcoming
and modern environment for residents and their guests, enhance Knollwood security, and complete
the integration of our modernized fire alarm and suppression systems.
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WELCOME TO KNOLLWOOD continued
ELEANORE BRADFORD
pensions and benefits; and
Hannah, a lecturer on alterna ve and biologic medicine.
While her daughters were in
college she took a second job,
part- me, on the sales floor
at Sears. She was given an
early promo on to the
Personnel Dept., but the
Following gradua on Eleanore joined the Army’s
newly-formed Women’s Medical Group. The field reason given for the promo on was puzzling. She
of Occupa onal Therapy was so new that Eleanore was told that, unlike her co-workers, she hadn’t
had to write her own job descrip on, which further made spelling errors on her sales slips. All these
years later, she is s ll scratching her head.
established her as a Pioneer. She le< the Army
a<er 8 years, and on her next job she came full
Does Eleanore have any goals at Knollwood? OH,
circle back to her work as a Therapist. This was at
YES. She has promised herself to read every book
the Veterans Administra on, and by the me she
in the Knollwood Library.
re red she had a combined total of 30 years with
the Army+VA.
Happy reading and Welcome, Eleanore!
Eleanore is the daughter of a WW1 Army Officer.
She has two daughters: Hazel, who writes about
Eleanore Bradford graduated from a university that
promised to “build a founda on for life beyond
college”. This was Lawrence University in
Appleton, Wisconsin, and it kept its promise. In
those days it was the only university in the country
that offered a degree in her chosen field of
Occupa onal Therapy.
HOLIDAY DECORATING AT KNOLLWOOD
As the holiday season approaches, we want to invite
residents to again par cipate in not only the fes ve
ac vi es, but also in the decora ng of some of our
community shared areas. First, the tradi onal Big
Holiday Tree Decora ng party is scheduled for 4:00
pm on December 5. For our new residents, we
invite everyone to bring a tree ornament to put on
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the tree, and to join in sharing hors d’oeuvres,
drinks, Christmas music and fun geLng the Lobby
tree decked out for the season. For those who love
decora ng, and have addi onal me to give, we will
have several other trees throughout the building on
which residents are invited to hang ornaments. We
welcome any help decora ng these trees in prominent loca ons, including in the Gold Room, the Card
Room and in the Concourse. As a reminder,
residents are welcome to decorate your own apartment entry doors, but we ask that in keeping with
our decora ng policy, you refrain from placing
personal decora ons out in the solariums and other
common areas. We thank you for your support and
wish all a wonderful holiday season!
DO YOU KNOW???
By Ruth Kulvi, Resident
For all of you who use oxygen and have long tubing a+ached to
the oxygen concentrator or to a tank, keeping the plas c tubing
from tripping you is o<en a problem. One sugges on from an
Occupa onal Therapist was to roll up the oxygen cord while you
are siLng and place the rolled up cord into an empty container
(clean, unused waste basket is one op on). When you leave your
chair, the cord will unwind and follow you. When you return to
your chair, gather the tubing as you walk and place into the
container. It works. I do it.
KNOLLWOOD’S NONO-TIPPING POLICY
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR KEAF TEAM
The non-managerial, non-supervisory employees of Knollwood are prohibited from receiving
ps from Knollwood’s residents for all the courteous, responsive and efficient services residents receive year-round. Because of this policy, the residents of Knollwood express their
sincere gra tude to these employees by a special cash Christmas gi< administered through
the resident-run and resident-financed Knollwood Employees Apprecia on Fund (KEAF).
Accordingly, each Fall, around October 1st, Knollwood residents sponsor a campaign to raise
money to support KEAF. As a ma+er of clarifica on, the pping of hair stylists at the Hair
Place is permi+ed, but not required. Also, the bus drivers’ job descrip ons call for assis ng
residents with their bundles on shopping and trip events, so no pping is necessary. Lastly,
residents who require porter service should call the Housekeeping Director (Ext. 137) – but no
pping is s ll the rule.
Please remember, residents must refrain from offering a p to an employee, the acceptance
of which puts the employee in jeopardy of losing his or her job.
Also, please remember, KEAF looks forward to your par cipa on this Fall on behalf of our
wonderful employees!
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CELEBRATING CAREGIVERS—
CAREGIVERS—CECA
Celebra ng Caregivers (known as Ceca) is a program founded by the son of a former resident at
Knollwood. He wanted to give back to the people who treated his mother so well by seLng up a
program to reward staff at Knollwood both with words and with money. All of the employees are
asked to enter a “kudo” into the on-line system whenever they witness another member of the staff
doing something nice for a resident. Judges from staff and residents and the organiza on that started
this program choose a winner every month.
RECOGNIZINGHIWETHAILU’SCAREOFRESIDENTS
By Arle+e Kesseng, RN, Director of Nursing
in the SCC told her how pre+y the jewelry was.
Hiwet asked the resident if she would like to
have it and when she said “If that is OK with
you,” Hiwet took the beau ful jewelry off and
put it on the resident. The resident was so happy,
and told everyone how she got the beau ful
jewelry set. Hiwet didn’t think twice, she just
wanted to make someone else happy. I am so
Hiwet, a full me employee of Knollwood since
2008, has provided our residents in the SCC with proud to have someone so kind and so giving on
her gentleness, kindness, warmth and giving soul. our nursing team. For this ac on of kindness, and
A prime example, one day when Ms. Hailu was
for all she does, Hiwet received the first
wearing a nice jewelry set, one of our residents Knollwood Ceca award in August.
HELPINGHISPEERS—MICHAELWOODRUFF
By Matthew Reilly, Residential Living Director
Michael Woodruff was the second employee to be given the Ceca award.
His enthusiasm in embracing the new program as well as his efforts to
provide instruc on and assistance to any and all who inquired about how
to log on and nominate their peers. His efforts are a credit to himself,
his department, and our organiza on as a whole.
HONORINGGROWTHANDCOMPASSION—ANTOINETTELONG
By June+e Simon, Resident Support Associate and Front Desk Supervisor
We are proud to announce that October's Ceca
winner was recep onist Antoine+e Long, whom
the board unanimously agreed was worthy of the
award for the outstanding level of compassion,
care, and dedica on she showed during the Gala
and for the marked growth she has exhibited in
her service to Knollwood overall. Please join us in
congratula ng her for this achievement!
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CELEBRATING CAREGIVERS—
CAREGIVERS—CECA continued
SELFLESSNESSINALLSHEDOES
By Loraine Wilson, Hall Coordinator
You all know Kathy Byus, Program Coordinator for the Hall Resident
Services department. Always with a smile on her face and a friendly word.
Kathy is the November Ceca winner for all she does, but most particularly
for assisting a resident with a very difficult situation. She spent many hours
working with the resident, much of it on her own time, with graciousness
and great kindness. We are so very lucky to have Kathy as a part of the
Knollwood community!
SMART SNACKING
By Nancy Grayson, Registered Die cian and LD
Most of us feel those nagging pangs of hunger in between meals. Some mes they are hard to ignore. Snacking
can actually offer several health benefits. The key is to choose the proper foods. Healthy snacks provide your
body with nutrients that keep you going throughout the day. Light snacks before meals help minimize feelings
of hunger and prevent overea ng. For those watching their weight, this is a good way to keep extra calories at
bay. Remember to make sure that your snacks are good for you. Choose fresh or frozen fruits, raw vegetables
with low-fat dip, nuts, dried fruits or hummus with pita bread.
Snacking can contribute to a healthy diet, ensuring that your body gets the fuel it needs every 3–5 hours to
control your blood sugar and appe te, and keep you energized.
A snack, as opposed to a treat, is a “mini-meal” meant to provide nutrients required by the body. Snacks that
contain a combina on of carbohydrates with fiber and protein, while low in fat, salt, and sugar, are be+er at
controlling blood sugar and appe te. Try these ideas for healthy snacks.
Average 15 grams (g) total carbohydrate* (Approximately 100 calorie Snack)
One half English Muffin with 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) nut bu+er
2 Tbsp raisins and ¼ cup (C) almonds
Hard-cooked egg and one slice of whole-wheat toast with ½ teaspoon (tsp) margarine
One half banana or one medium apple with 1 Tbsp peanut bu+er
½ C low-fat co+age cheese and ½ C lite peaches
4 ounce (oz) No Sugar Added Rice Pudding and ¼ C nuts
Kabobs made with 1 C melon and 1 oz low-fat cheese
Celery and dip made from 1 Tbsp peanut bu+er and 2 Tbsp raisins
½ C sugar snap peas and 2 Tbsp hummus (bean dip)
Five Reduced Fat Triscuits® with 1 oz low-fat cheese
½ C lite tuna or egg salad in one half of a whole-wheat pita
One half Mul -Grain English Muffin topped with tomato sauce and 1 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese, and
then baked
10 Mul -Grain Wheat crackers with 1 oz low-fat string cheese and 4 fluid ounces (fl oz) of tomato juice
One small baked potato topped with salsa and 1 oz low-fat cheese
1 oz lean ham rolled in one half whole-grain pita bread
Data obtained from a variety of sources, including food labels and the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) Naonal Nutrient Database (h+p://ndb.nal.usda.gov/).
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RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE HALL
A Getaway to Congress Hall Hotel in Cape May
Off went a group of 17 on an excursion to the seaside New Jersey town known for its Victorian
style homes rich with architectural decoration known as “gingerbread”. We weathered both rough
and smooth ferry rides over the Delaware, cushy beds at the historic hotel, a trolley tour of the old
town, walks to the shore or shops, fine dining at the hotel and nearby restaurants, pedaling ourselves on bikes and surreys, and a moving sunset ceremony on the shore honoring Veterans. Our
annual beach trip is a restful joy to many.
Na onals Baseball Games
A sports-loving group had the thrill of seeing two games that led D.C.’s Na onals to the playoffs.
Fans glowed with excitement at the ac on packed plays – the e with Pi+sburgh went to the 11th
inning for a win! Views were great from our seats overlooking first base.
Oktoberfest in the Caraway Beer Hall
We celebrated the Bavarian festival in style with a Beer Meister and St. Pauli Girl topping off the
theme and décor. Lively German tunes were played by the Edelweiss Band. Chef Pete Gems was
commended for a tasty dinner. We noted 147 in attendance that night!
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NOVEMBER 2014 RED TAG REPORT
ByBettyNibley,Resident
New Hall residents in 19 apartments have
received red tags since the end of August 2013.
Hats off to our 22 dedicated proctors who
func oned throughout the summer in spite of
vaca ons. Thanks to Dixie Robinson who
stepped in as proctor on a 2nd floor wing and to
Sue Lair who took over when Dixie moved to a
new apartment. Also, special thanks to all the
back-ups and those wonderful residents who
helped our Neighborhood Watch culture during
the summer: Shirley McConnell, Faith Earll,
Be+y Jane Craig and others I don’t know about.
place it on the inside doorknob so it can be easily
seen by the resident and put out the next morning and not forgo+en.
If the red tag has not been placed on the outside
doorknob by 10:00 a.m., the proctor must:
1…knock on the door or ring the bell
2…If no answer, call the resident on the phone
3…If there is s ll no answer, call the recep onist
by dialing 0.
The new residents have been very recep ve to
the program . For a brief refresher, I’ll review
the process:
The recep onist then checks to see if the
resident has signed out for one or more nights or
has been hospitalized. If the resident is not
signed out, the recep onist no fies the Clinic
Nurse to enter the apartment to determine if
medical a+en on is required.
The red tag goes on the outside doorknob each
morning. The Red Tag Proctor will place the tag
on the hook on the door frame when he/she
makes rounds. The best prac ce is for the
resident to bring the tag in during the day to
Please remember to tell your proctor if you are
going away and remember to sign out at the
front desk when you are away overnight. And
don’t forget to thank your Red Tag Proctor
today!!
SAVE WEAR AND TEAR ON YOUR CAR
By Nadine Mildice Chaisson, Resident and Public Transporta on Liaison
If you are an AARP member, you may have seen
an item in the July-August BULLETIN under the
heading of money saving ps/cars. The advice
was to use your car only when you need
to. One sugges on was to use public
transporta on. The E-6 Metro bus is perfect for
running to the post office, bank or having lunch
at a restaurant on Connec cut Avenue or in
Friendship Heights.
The second sugges on for saving wear and tear
on a car is to not use it for trips of less than 10
minutes. It's, again, a perfect use of our
convenient E-6 bus which runs to Connec cut
Avenue and then on to Friendship Heights with
all its businesses and connec ons to other parts
of town by subway or bus.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF
The Board of Directors for the Army Distaff Founda on and Knollwood met
September 4, 2014 and are proud to announce the unanimous
appointment of
Barbara D’Agos8no
as Chief Opera ng Officer for our organiza on.
Barbara brings a wealth of educa on, experience and ability to this
posi on. As many of you already know, she has been performing the
responsibili es of this posi on as an interim COO for some months now.
She has performed her du es for the organiza on admirably and the
Board is proud to acknowledge her significant accomplishments, hard work
and long hours.
Please join the Board of Directors in congratula ng Barbara on this
acknowledgement of her professional accomplishments. We all look
forward to the posi ve contribu ons she will con nue to make to the Army
Distaff Founda on and Knollwood in support of both residents and staff.
MRS.BETTYFORTGREIGDONATESPAINTINGOFANCESTOR
TOTHETHOMASJEFFERSONFOUNDATION
Mrs. Be+y Greig’s pain ng of her ancestor, Bernard McMahn
was donated to The Thomas Jefferson Founda on at Mon cello
on Friday, August 29th. Assistant curator, Emilie Johnson, and
Melanie Lower, Assistant Collec ons & Exhibi ons Manager,
arrived to perform a short interview with Mrs. Greig, (gathering
addi onal informa on to further the genealogical research),
view the pain ng, accept the signed paperwork from Mrs.
Greig, stay for coffee and cookies in the Café, and pack the
pain ng for safe transporta on to Mon cello.
The curator at Mon cello has offered up these items of interest regarding Bernard McMahon:
• He was Thomas Jefferson’s gardener
• He was called a man of enlightenment
• He started a scien fic approach to gardening
• He was in touch with Lewis and Clark for their mapping and travels, and worked with the
plants and seeds they brought back. He was entrusted with the secret tes ng of plants from
the American west.
• Mon cello has 37 le+ers that were sent between Thomas Jefferson and McMahon
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RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE TERRACE
By Daphene Linnen, Director of Terrace Resident Services
This past month we had the pleasure of visi ng
the Women In Military Museum and Memorial in
DC. Our trip consisted of a guided tour of the
museum which is a living memorial honoring all
military women - past, present and future. It is
the only major na onal memorial honoring
women who have served in our na on's defense
during all eras and in all the services. We were
incredibly impressed with the detailed
documenta on of women’s involvement and
marveled at the uniforms, documents, and other
ar facts kept safely behind glass. We also had
the pleasure of being allowed to search through
the Women In Military Registry which retains the
records of over 250,000 records of women who
have served, including a few of our very own
Knollwood residents. Among those found were
LTC Ruth Kulvi, RADM Roberta Hazard, and the
dearly departed COL Margaret Bailey. We were
all moved by our visit to the memorial and le<
with an overwhelming sense of pride for the
service that woman have given to our country.
CONTINUING TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY AT KNOLLWOOD
In response to requests and concerns brought forth by resident commi+ees, we are
con nuing to ghten enforcement of building access for all Guests and Visitors. As a
reminder, Knollwood policy states that only Hall and Terrace residents will be issued
door access fobs. Only one (1) door access fob is given per resident. All guests of
Knollwood should access the building through the main entrance to sign in and
register their vehicle as being on the property. Any door access fob that is NOT
iden fied as belonging to a resident will be deac vated.
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RECENT HAPPENINGS AT THE HSC/SCC
Aloha! Gerta always pleases the crowd with her keyboard as she performs a potpourri of Island tunes and
the annual HSC Luau on September 3rd was no excepon. Residents, staff and volunteers came ready to
limbo and hula. The par cipants and audience members were not disappointed. Party-goers feasted on a
variety of finger foods and enjoyed an a<ernoon of
good food, great fun, wonderful entertainment and
awesome company. Another crowd pleaser is Jerry
Roman as he ckled the ivories and the funny bone
with a combina on of tunes and comical musical trivia
last September.
beer and pretzels really hit the spot and residents are
already looking forward to their next sampling. One
resident wished every month could be October… or at
least Oktoberfest.
Bo+oms Up! Not to be outdone in the entertainment
department, the three piece band of ‘Boys Night Out’
hit center stage (or at least center hallway on the SCC
unit) for our Annual Fall Fes val. Their vocal and
instrumental talents coupled with their sense of humor had residents singing, laughing and cuLng a rug.
They are always a hit as are the fall fes ve games
and finger food buffet. Thank you to all of the ac viThe HSC Annual Oktoberfest was a huge hit! Residents ty staff and volunteers who always do such a superb
and staff enjoyed a fun filled a<ernoon with seasonal job with the decora ng and food.
music and an impromptu taste test of their own. The
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT TRAINING
Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up with Flo,
(x403) our on-staff personal fitness trainer, for
personalized instruc on and coaching on using
Knollwood fitness equipment. Some residents have
already taken advantage of this increasingly important
service .
Why is this so important? The November 3rd edi on
of the New York Times reported “as the popula on
ages and people live longer in bad shape, the number
of older Americans who fall and suffer serious, even
fatal, injuries is soaring.” It further reported that
“more than 2.4 million people over 65 were treated in
emergency departments for injuries from falls in 2012
alone, and that falls are the leading cause of injuryrelated death in that age group…. researchers have
found that people 85 and older in excellent health
have no greater risk than someone 20 years younger “.
A rou ne of proper strengthening exercises can not
only significantly reduce the possibility of accidental
falls, but also increase a feeling of having more energy
every day. Knollwood residents who may have
missed the training demonstra on on November 13th
please be assured that more opportuni es will be
offered. The Rehabilita on Department is offering
these demonstra ons to assure you and themselves
that you understand how to properly use the equipment. Please consider a+ending one of these demonstra ons, and more so, scheduling a session with Flo to
put you on a path to greater strength and balance and
a general improvement to wellness.
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COMING SOON IN THE HALL
RECOGNITIONOFSERVICETONATION
FRIDAY,NOVEMBER14,3:30PM
Our speaker’s program will feature resident VADM
James Doyle who will speak about his Navy career,
specifically: “Surface Navy Update.”
OPERASINGERDENYCEGRAVES,
SUNDAY,NOVEMBER30,3:00PM
This interna onally renowned mezzo-soprano, a former
student of our resident Judith Allen, will honor
Knollwood with a special performance in the Gold
Room.
VISITTOWINTERTURESTATE/DOWNTONABBEY
COSTUMES—MONDAY,DECEMBER1,8:30AM
The final month to see the Downton Abbey Costumes
exhibit. There will be a tour of the house and/or gardens
with a med entry to this exhibit spotligh ng the
characters of the famed TV series. Boxed lunch included.
Dinner en route home at Cracker Barrel.
THEWASHINGTONREVELS
FRIDAY,DECEMBER12,6:15PM
The annual Winter Sols ce show at Lisner features an
Irish celebra on, with professional musicians, local adults
and children all in costume, filling the stage with lively
song and dance.
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C O M I N G S O O N I N T H E T E R R AC E
VeterensDaySongsofYesterYear&ComedyShowNovember11
One of our favorite performers, the Banjo King will be back to perform
our favorite hits of yesteryear. He’ll be joined this me by a comedic
friend. This a<ernoon of music and jokes will be sure to have you doubled over with laughter.
AChristmasCarol@FordsTheatre&LunchTripNovember26,
Ford’s Theatre celebrates the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and
explores the American experience through theatre and educa on. A
working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning
center. Join the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future as they lead
the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transforma on and
redemp on. A<er a great show, a French lunch will follow at Bistro D’oc.
Surely a fun me will be had and a great welcoming to the Christmas
season.
ChristmasTreeTrimmingPartyandSecretSantaDecember3
Join us for our most important holiday decora ng project. We’ll decorate
our T-3 Dining Room Christmas Tree together as a family, making sure the
lights are placed just right and the ornaments are perfectly spaced. We’ll
enjoy Eggnog and some carol singing as we ramp up our holiday spirit. We’ll
also choose our Secret Santa names, so be prepared to get to know your
neighbor, you just might be shopping for them soon.
PolarExpressFamilyNightDecember13
Our new Terrace tradi on resumes this year just before our holiday
party. Invite, friends, grandkids, and family for a viewing of Polar
Express, the classic Christmas movie and plenty of hot chocolate. Be
sure to bring a blanket and a pillow to get cozy in the auditorium as
we fill our hearts with the magic of Christmas.
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COMING SOON IN THE HSC/SCC
ANNUALSCENICFALLDRIVE,NOVEMBER4
Des na on…countryside. Residents are looking forward to their
drive out to Thurmont, Maryland where they will stop for a li+le
refreshment on the way. Don’t miss the bus! Departure at
10:00 am.
SATURDAYNOVEMBER29—ANAFTERNOONSOCIAL
WITHFEATUREDGUITARIST,ERNIETOLLY
If you haven’t heard Ernie, you haven’t heard guitar at its
best. Join us for an a<ernoon of music and delicious seasonal
finger foods.
TheHSCAnnualFamilyHolidayDinner—
MondayDecember8.
The holiday fes vi es kick off at 4:00 pm with hors
d’oeuvres , music and a slide presenta on of 2014. At 5:00
pm dinner will be served to residents and their guests in the
Caraway Dining Room. HSC and SCC family members will
receive their invita on via mail with reminders via email. If
you have any ques ons before then please contact Juanell
Glotzbach in the Ac vity Department.
SantacomesDecember25,10:00am
Santa and his elves will visit HSC and SCC residents for his
Annual Giving Tree Gi< Presenta on. If anyone is interested
in providing a gi< for any of the HSC/SCC residents please
take a gi< tag from the giving tree which will be located
outside the HSC Ac vity Office.
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POETRY CORNER
We are very lucky to have so many talented people
here at Knollwood. Here are a two poems wri en by
a couple of these talented folks.
NinetyNine
WhatisHeavenLike
By Jean Feigley, Resident
By Ellie Wheeler, Resident
Mother Nature was there
When I was born
And so was Father Time.
They paved my way
These ninety nine years
I need to make a rhyme.
Just among the three of us
Mother Nature, Father Time and me,
Life may becoming tedious
Wai ng for what is to be.
We lived, we laughed
We sang, we cried.
Whatever did be de
Now Father be pa ent with Mother
She’s s ll your loving bride.
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NOW FEATURED IN
THE RESIDENTS’ DISPLAY CASE
The theme for the November T-3 display cabinet is “Giving Thanks: What a Wonderful
World!” The lowest shelf displays natural rocks and shells and represents the hills,
mountains, rivers and oceans. The middle shelf honors meadows, fields, woods and forests
and the living creatures (including man and woman represented by the Pilgrims). The top
shelf represents the birds of the air and the sky with the rainbow, the galaxies of stars and
the sun and moon. Exhibit prepared by Mary Dulany, Terry Gean and Marianne Lee.
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SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER DISPLAYS
On the le<, is a picture of the September
display which featured the Grand
Opening of our Knollwood Opera House
held on Sunday, September 21. Verdi’s
“Rigole+o” was the ini al choice (and
an immediate success). Thanks to
organizer and presenter BG Geoffrey
Cheadle, monthly operas are scheduled
to be held in our T-3 Auditorium. A
welcome is extended to one and all to
enjoy this new note-worthy monthly
ac vity.
On the right is a picture of the
October Display:
THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR
WALKING
A Salute to Loraine Wilson’s
hike on England’s Coast-to-Coast
Trail
September 5 – September 13,
2014
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From Ho-Hum to Ah-Ha: One Participant's Core Curriculum Experience
Nicholas G. Polis, MD, a medical director at two
long-term care facili es in Washington, DC,
a+ended AMDA’s Core Curriculum on Medical
Direc on in Long-Term Care this summer because
his administrators wanted him to pursue his
Cer fied Medical Director (CMD) cer fica on. He
braced himself for ho-hum: “I thought the course
would be your basic clinical program addressing
how to treat this and that.” Instead, he got
wowed. “It was actually very different than what
I expected, and I learned a great deal I didn’t know
about being a strong, effec ve medical director.
I thoroughly enjoyed the en re week.”
prepared to improve the
quality of care for the facilies where I serve as medical
director.” He added, “I’m not
looking for a new posi on;
but for those physicians seeking professional opportunies, the CMD is meaningful
and can open doors. I would recommend cer ficaon to all medical directors and physicians aspiring
to become medical directors. I strongly feel the
program molds par cipants into prac oners who
will be tremendous assets to their facili es.”
Through lectures and interac ve small group
breakouts, Dr. Polis said, “I learned how to be an
ac ve, involved leader and not just a figurehead.
I learned how to effec vely interact with team
leaders and with a+ending physicians, who I realized I have a responsibility to lead and support.”
Toward this end, he was able to absorb a great
deal about issues such as billing and coding and
take this informa on home to pass along to his
a+endings. “It was useful to pass this along to my
colleagues to help them be+er understand how to
ensure that they get paid appropriately for their
services.”
Dr. Polis appreciated the interac on and in macy
of the live program. “What I received in Bal more
was personal a+en on and the advantages of
small group breakouts. I made some new friends
and great contacts.” He even enjoyed the sights
and sounds of Bal more. “I a+ended an Orioles
game one evening, which was great fun.”
Dr. Polis also welcomed the programming about
quality improvement (QI). “I learned about the
team approach to problem solving that we can
follow in our QI and quality assurance mee ngs.”
A<er his week at the Core, Dr. Polis was a CMD
enthusiast. “I’m definitely commi+ed to geLng
my CMD. There are many advantages. I’m developing tools and skills that will make me be+er
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Dr. Polis welcomes the opportunity to be+er serve
the pa ents to whom he is devoted. “I really appreciate caring for older pa ents. They have interes ng stories and a wealth of knowledge. And
their medical condi ons are challenging to treat as
we try to balance effec ve disease management
with provision of comfort and quality of life interven ons.”
There is s ll an opportunity to a+ending the Core
this year—November 15-21 in La Jolla, CA. Or you
can a+end the program in Bal more, MD, next
year—July 18-24, 2015. For more informa on,
click here.
R E C U R R I N G AC T I V I T I E S
Hall
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Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 AM: Gait & Balance Class
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Mondays, 7:00 PM: Yoga
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Tuesdays, 9:00 AM: Aqua Aerobics Class
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Wednesdays, 9:30 AM: Zumba; 10:15 AM: Chair Zumba
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Mondays, 1:00 PM: Bus to Safeway
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Thursdays, 1:00 PM: Bus to Giant
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Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:15 PM: Sit and Fit
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Wednesdays, 1:00 PM: Art Group
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Tuesdays, 11:00 AM: Bible Study
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Mondays, 7:00 PM: Bingo
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Tuesdays, 7:00 PM: Bridge
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Thursdays, 10:30 AM: Mente Brain Games
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Saturdays, 7:00 PM: Movie Night
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First Tuesday, 10:00 AM: Hall Coffee
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Second Saturday, 10:00 AM: Knollwood Residents Association Meeting
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First Sunday, 2:00 PM: Book Chat
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Third Sunday, 2:00 PM: Stitch & Sew
Terrace
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Thursdays, 10:00 AM: Breadmaking Hour
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Thursdays, 3:00 PM: Splash Hydration
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Thursdays, 11:00 AM: Bingo
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Mondays, 1:30 PM: Walking Group
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Fridays, 1:15 PM: Fitness Group
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Fridays, 10:00 AM: Movie Matinee
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Last Monday, 3:00 PM: Tea Party and String Quartet
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Third Tuesday, 2:30 PM: Complimentary Massage Hour
HSC/SCC
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Wednesdays, 4:00 PM: Pet Visits
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Wednesdays, 10:45 AM: In the Kitchen
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Thursdays, 3:30 PM: Splash Social Hour
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Fridays, 6:00 PM: Movie Night
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Tuesdays, 6:00 PM: Evening Sing-a-long
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Wednesdays, 6:00 PM: Book Club
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Sundays, 10:15 AM: Hymn Sing
This is just a selection of what our activities
departments have to offer!
For a complete listing of activities, please contact:
Hall: Carol Campbell, x300
Terrace: Daphene Linnen, x325
HSC/SCC: Juanell Glotzbach, x158
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PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE
The following internal medicine physicians are available on a WEEKLY basis in the clinic. Please
call x489 to schedule an appointment:
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Dr. Nicholas Polis, Medical Director: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, Thursdays at 2:00 PM
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Dr. Richard Hilburn, Occasionally during the week. Also available on Saturdays to see residents
in their apartments
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Dr. Christopher Duke: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
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Dr. Sonja C. Wyche: Every other Thursday at 2:00 PM
The following health care providers are available on a MONTHLY basis in the clinic. Please call
x489 to schedule an appointment :
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Podiatry: Dr. Ira Groban: 1st Friday of every month at 1:30 PM
Dr. Michael Rahn: 4th Monday of every month at 9:00 AM
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Hearing Aids: Mr. Park: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 PM
The following practitioners are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact their offices
directly to schedule an appointment:
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Dental Exams: : Dr. Boyce (301) 587-7406 (3rd Friday of the month starting July 18)
Optometry: Dr. Peyam Mojallal: (703) 723-7117 (2nd Tuesday of the month)
Psychiatry: Dr. Richard Virgil: (202) 237-8300
Dr. Erminia Scarcella: (202) 244-5462
Dr. Edward Swanton: (410) 825-2281
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Dermatology: Dr. Arnold Ratner: (877) 345-5300 (3rd Thursday of the month)
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Other available services:
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Social Services: Leah Roberts, x155
Registered Dietician: Nancy Grayson, x230
Laboratory: Contact the clinic at x413
X-Ray/Radiation Physics: Contact the clinic at x413
Hospice through Capital Caring and Vitas: Contact Leah Roberts at x155
**Please be sure that you alert the Front Desk (ext 0) whenever you go to the hospital and are
admitted.
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