Health and Wellness Fair

Weekly Newsletter for Team Members
KNOXNews
June 2014
Health and
Wellness Fair
When: Friday, June 6th
Where: Crystal Dining Room
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Vendors for you to Visit
• Bay Care Home Care
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute–USF
• Fletcher Pharmacy
• On Site Dermatology
• Lifepath Hospice
• Mary Kay
• Digital Hearing Solutions
• Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind/
Talking Books
• And many more!!!
Highlights
Welcome..................................................................... pg. 1
Marketing News ....................................................... pg. 2
John Knox Food for Thought.................................... pg. 3
Pastoral Care Events................................................. pg. 4
Blue Notes to Release Recording
During the month of March, the
BLUE NOTES were busy recording a
CD for our JKV residents and others
who may be interested. We chose
Morrisound to do the recording
for they are our neighbors and also
do a great job. We believe we have
selected music from our repertoire
that is popular among JKV Residents!
The program will open with our
original theme written for the band
by former band member, the late
Dr. Vern Whitney. Then, we will
follow with “In the Mood” which
became Glenn Miller’s biggest hit!
Next, we will have “Tuxedo Junction”
which Glenn Miller got from
Erskine Hawkins. We’ll also include
“Thou Swell,” a tune taken from the
Broadway hit show “A Connecticut
Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.”
The first vocal of the album is, I’m
Beginning to See the Light which is
sung by Cynthony. Jimmy Dorsey is
represented by his Rumba Medley
including The Breeze and I, Alma
Pola, and Maria Elena. Lead
trombonist, Joe Offner, then brings
us Tommy Dorsey’s beautiful theme
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You.
Kurt Weill’s Mac the Knife has solos
by Neil Theriault on tenor sax; Mike
Pearson on alto sax; and Joe Offner,
on the trombone. Cynthony returns
to sing the beautiful Evergreen.
English bandleader, Ted Heath’s
beautiful arrangement of Stardust
is well-played by trumpeters Ron
Miller, Dick Bray, and the band.
Harry James’ version of You Made Me
Love You is beautifully played by Ron
Miller and band. Cynthony next returns to sing a melancholy
rendition of Gentle Rain. Dick Bray’s tasty jazz interlude
enhances Cynthony’s lovely low voice on this version. The last
tune is Chicago with solos by Neil Theriault on tenor sax and
Jack Edison on trombone. The closing theme with its allusion
to Good Night Sweetheart concludes the album. We hope you
enjoy it!
Vance Jennings, JK Resident
THE R.A.C.I. CORNER
“Communications”
According to the dictionary, to communicate is to convey
information, evoke understanding, and relate with others.
Through this column, as well as the Residents’ Association
bulletin board, the Officers of the Association strive to
communicate.
In life, change happens whether we like it or not. We have
little control over the world order; however, we can have
input into life at John Knox. To do so, all we have to do is
communicate our ideas. For example, what we like and/
or appreciate, what we find difficult and/or unpleasant,
and what we would like to see in the future for our JKV
community. Let’s use our energy to express our thoughts in
productive ways such as putting a note in the RA suggestion
box (located on the counter by the mailboxes), speaking up
at a meeting, and conversing with a floor rep, delegate, or
association officer. We will be heard, our input will be taken
seriously, and we will receive a response. Keep in mind we
should be patient, for some wheels turn slowly!
Some of our residents’ questions have already been answered
and are on the RA bulletin board under the header “Q&A,”
let’s not complain to those who can’t help us; it’s not only a
waste of our precious energy, but it also fosters a negative
environment that is depressing and unhealthy.
Let’s be positive, involved, and forward looking! Think about
what we want to see at JKV in 6 months, or 1, 5, or 10 years from
now… Think small and think big! Remember, JKV will change –
that’s life! Let’s have a say in that change… Let’s communicate!
Look for more R.A.C.I. (Residents’ Association Current
Information) articles in your monthly Knox News.
Mid-Rise Library
Marketing News
E Building – 2nd Floor
I simply cannot believe June is here. Time flies
when you are having fun, and the Marketing
and Resident Services team has really been
busy in 2014. Paula Borbolla and Georgia
Lindo-Lobban have been busy redecorating
our guest apartments. They are enjoying
updating these apartments with new small
appliances, bed linens, televisions and some
furniture, and we hope your guest(s) enjoy
what we are doing in the apartments. They are
not all completed, but Paula and Georgia are
working very hard on them.
Stop and see some changes
we have made:
•New books were moved to
the large glass cabinet
•Romance books
(Harlequin, etc.) are
now in the large wooden
cabinet overlooking the putting green.
We continue to order only large print books.
Also on hand: Videos, DVDs, and Audio books.
Come and see!
Norma Reynolds & Jane Cropsey
Welcome New Residents
Charles Poggioli
Miriam Martin
Alice Sharp
Patricia Barrowman
Kevin McDonald
Elaine McLaughlin
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Team Member of the Month
Congratulations, Orlando Ramos!!
Marketing has had 18 Independent Living
contracts and 22 Assisted Living contracts as
of May 9, 2014. We are a little behind budget
in sales, but we have an abundance of new
clientele and interest. In addition, activity from
our advertising venues has picked up. Folks
who have made the commitment to move in are
selling their homes quickly, so we are benefiting
from the positive change in the housing market.
The Las Vegas Casino night was a great success,
and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves and had
the opportunity to meet some of our prospects
at the event. The Lunch and Learn in May with
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Brian Palumbo from
Florida Orthopedic was also very successful,
and we look forward to having Dr. Palumbo
provide services in our Home Health Clinic
this summer. On June 16th, John Schumacher,
American Association of Wartime Veterans
(AAWV), will be presenting a Lunch and Learn
event regarding Aid and Attendance benefits for
Wartime Veterans and Surviving Spouses.
I hope all of the Moms at John Knox had a great
Mother’s Day, and I wish all of the Dads at John
Knox a wonderful Father’s Day.
May you be blessed with a happy and safe
summer. Predictions are it is going to be a hot
one, so remember to get in the pool to stay cool.
Fondly,
Caroline North, Director of Marketing
John Knox June Food for Thought
Father’s Day
Served Meal
I hope everyone that
attended the Mother’s
Day Brunch enjoyed
themselves! Now it is
our time to celebrate
the Fathers! On
June 15th we have
wonderful served meal planned and no we did
not forget the steak! We have a Rib Eye Steak
ready to be cooked to order for you! We will have
Double Chocolate Bundt Cake with Raspberries
for those Chocolate Lovers! We will begin taking
reservation June 1st.
June Fun Facts
We have a few June Fun Facts to share with you:
• June is National Turkey Lover’s Month and
Americans on average consume more than 3.5
pounds per person just in June! WOW!
• Did you know it is Candy Month too? What is
your favorite candy?
Upcoming June Specials
• Sunday, June 1st Monthly Skylight Brunch
Dining Room – Prime Rib
• Wednesday, June 4th our Action Station will be
serving Sizzling Taco Salads
Pricing is as follows: $12.99 IL Residents, $6.99
for MC/AL and Guests $15.99. Please remember,
all Sunday Meals and all Served Meals in Skylight
are by reservation only!
• Sunday, June 8th Served Meal by
Reservation – Fresh Rainbow Trout with
Caramelized Pecan Sauce or Carved Roast
Top Sirloin with Gorgonzola Topping &
Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce
Additional Meal Plan
Available Starting June 1st
• Wednesday, June 25th Monthly Wednesday
Night Served Meal in Skylight Dining
Room – Carved Pork Tenderloin with
Pumpkin Seed Pesto or Prime Rib with
Bourbon Cider Sauce
Food Service is now offering 2 Meal Plans for IL
Residents. Please contact Marketing Department
if you want to decrease your Discretionary Dollars
to $106 per month. The decrease is effective the
1st of the following month.
Med Center Family Council
Do you have a relative or friend in the Med Center? You are not alone! The John Knox Village Med
Center Family Council is comprised of family members and friends of Med Center Residents, working
together to get the best care for our loved ones. We meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month in the downstairs dining room of the Med Center. Refreshments will be served.
At the Family Council meetings, you will have the opportunity to meet privately with other family
members and friends to discuss and consolidate common concerns, come up with ideas for how
to address issues, and focus on purposeful goals. No facility staff is present at meetings except by
invitation. For more information about the Family Council and how to contact us, please see our
bulletin board outside the therapy center in the Med Center.
Upcoming 2014 Summer
OLLI-USF Classes at
John Knox Village
Tips to Downsize and
“De-stress” Your Home
I will pass on these tips with explanations for each
step over the coming months. Don’t let this be
something that has to be done in a crisis situation.
As a Senior Move Manager, we can help to make the
transition as smooth as possible.
Tip #1
“Economics of Modern Investing”
—Rudy Fernandez
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 PM
Where: Crystal Dining Room
When: W
ednesdays – July 23, July 30,
August 6, August 13
Start early, end happy.
It’s never too early to begin downsizing. Begin by
focusing on typical problem areas, such as attics,
garages, closets and file cabinets.
Tip #2
Get generous.
“An Ear for the Symphony”
—Vance Jennings
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where: Activity Room (3rd Floor B-Bldg.)
When: F
ridays – July 11, July 18, July 25,
August 1, August 8, August 15
Friday Lecture
“Eliminate Stress and Physical
Discomfort in MINUTES”
—Sandra Miniere
Time: 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Where: Crystal Dining Room
When: Friday – July 25
Now is the time to make arrangements to “gift”
some of your treasures to special people in your life,
including, and especially family, helpful neighbors,
friends, favorite organizations, or church. Pick out a
couple of your favorites from a collection, and pass
on, or sell, or donate the rest. Someone else will
treasure your gift.
More next month…….
Rita Rodriguez
Seniors Moving Forward
seniorsmovingforward.net
[email protected]
Pastoral Care Events
Bible Study for Ladies
Thursday, June 19th
2:00pm
The Crossroads
Bishop Robert Lynch
coming to John Knox
THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:
“God Is” Part II
Mrs. Cecil Norman, of the
University Church of Christ,
is returning to lead another
series of Bible studies for
ladies. Mrs. Norman has taught
previous studies at JKV on
various topics including: Ruth
and Esther. This study, “God
Is” will examine the proof that
God does exist. Mrs. Norman
will be teaching this series of
studies on the third Thursday
of each month. All ladies are
welcome to come out for a
time of education and fun!
Questions call Pastoral Care at
632-2396 or 632-2443.
Vespers Worship
Service Speakers
Sundays at 5:30pm
In the Chapel
June 1st: Chaplain Debra
Holton-Fisher
June 8th: Ralph Tennant II
June 15th: Troy Burst
June 22nd: Msgr. Austin
Mullen
June 29th : Clara Wansley
The Most Reverend Robert
N. Lynch, the bishop of
the Catholic Diocese of St.
Petersburg, will be celebrating
the Mass of Anointing
Wednesday, June 4th at
10:00am in the Skylight Dining
Room. It is a great honor for us
to have the Bishop here at John
Knox. It has been two years
since the Bishop was here and
we are very excited to have him
back. All are welcome to attend
this very special Mass.
Another Joyful Seder
Celebrated at John
Knox Village
For the third year we were
blessed to have Rabbi Ron
Goldberg lead us in a beautiful
celebration of the Seder Meal
on Wednesday, April 23rd.
The Seder is observed in
remembrance of Passover.
Passover celebrates the Jews
liberation from slavery in
Egypt over 3000 years ago.
Pastoral Care Department
facilitated this exciting event
that allowed us all to come
together as one body and
celebrate our shared history as
Jews and Christians. It was an
honor to join and celebrate this
Jewish tradition with people
of varying faith backgrounds.
The Seder was attended by
residents, family and friends.
Eleanor Mitleider said the
prayers beautifully in Hebrew.
Many thanks to the kitchen
staff who did a fantastic job
accommodating the large
crowd. Thanks to all of you
who joined in this celebration.
Prayer Meetings
Continue
Wednesday, June 11th and
25th
3:00pm in the PDR
The Chaplains would like
to remind everyone that the
prayer group continues to
meet on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of every month at
3:00pm in the Private Dining
Room. The meeting is a great
time to share your concerns,
burdens and praises with other
loving and supportive people
in a confidential environment. This is a time of fellowship and
prayer and is open to everyone. ALL ARE WELCOME! Questions, please call Pastoral
Care at 632-2443 or 632-2396.
Computer Repair for
John Knox Residents
We are pleased to announce
that Rey Oliver, an independent
contractor who is retired from
Verizon, is now available to
assess your personal computer
needs. Rey has already provided
services for a couple of our
residents who are pleased
with the work he has done
for them. He can setup new
computers, train, perform virus
removal, identify and resolve
internet issues, and do network
troubleshooting. A fee schedule
is available in Marketing/
Resident Services.
Rey Oliver
President
Rey Enterprises, LLC
Cell phone: 813-363-9478
[email protected]
June Birthdays
Shroud of Turin
Presentation
Scientific evidence of the
Burial Cloth of Jesus Christ
Presenter: Dr. Wayne Phillips,
M.D
Dr. Phillips is part of the 138
member International Shroud
Science Group
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Skylight Dining Room
All Are Welcome
Welcome New Team Members
Angela Mitchell, Certified Nursing Assistant
Nicholas Rodriguez, Registered Nurse II
Adebowale “Wally” Dawodu, Licensed Practical Nurse
Lauren Brennan, Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Herta Goldman
2 Charlotte J. Small
2 Doris Foxenberger
2 Florine Lazzara
3 Virginia Bates
4 Thelma Olene Sims
5 Minna “Mia” Caro
7 Henry D Beckwith
8 Idell Mills
10 Virginia Colhouer
10 Vivian McCarthy
14 Robert L. Johnston
14 Doyle J Taylor
15 Lorence Guilford
14 William C Rogers
15 Pauline A. Cunningham
17 Bernadette Smolchek
17 Pamela S Perry
18 Gladys I. Hibbard
18 Margaret Palank
19 Norma Hiller
19 George Grubb
19 Albert H Cline
19 Dicksie P. Mitchell
21 Enio F. Navarro-Yumet
21 Alfred Attal
21 Jean E. Scull
22 Martha Baudry
23 Charles A Gordon
24 Frances H. Fisher
24 Lastenia Morales
25 Wenona Marbourg
25 Audrey Guyer
27 Juanita M. Mauricio
28 Robert Wolf
30 Shirley Anderson
In Loving Memory
Congratulations
to Fr. Robert
Schindler on
60 years of
priesthood
On Sunday, May 4th our
own JKV resident, Father
Robert Schindler, celebrated
his 60th anniversary mass of
ordination to the priesthood
at St. Lawrence Catholic
Church. Msgr. Austin
Mullen and Fr. Tom Morgan
concelebrated mass with
Deacon Cris Stout assisting.
His sister, niece and nephew
came from Maryland for this
wonderful occasion. Also in
attendance were residents
from John Knox. As part
of the mass Fr. Schindler
gave a brief history of his
60 years as a priest; it was
very inspiring. A reception
followed at the Guadalajara
Restaurant. “I personally
want to thank all of the
Residents who assisted the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at
St. Lawrence on the occasion
of my 60th Sacerdotal
Ordination Anniversary.
May God bless all of you.”
Marie Van Tassel
Agnes Rizkalla
Judith Sleeper
Leandro Telles
Gladys Oakes
Vivian Johnson
Manuela Pizzo
MISSION STATEMENT
QUALITY – St. Joseph’s John Knox Village is
a Franciscan sponsored not-for-profit life care
community that exists for the primary purpose of preserving the highest
physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life of its residents. We are
guided by compassion and respect for every individual’s dignity and worth.
COMMITMENT – In fulfilling our mission, we have a commitment to
our employees. We endeavor to make just and ethical decisions and
to provide equal opportunity for employment, development and
advancement. We will foster a sense of unity and teamwork and
encourage the free expression of ideas.
RESPONSIBILITY – We recognize the responsibility inherent in the
lifetime commitment to our residents to provide for their future security
by practicing sound financial management.
OUR MISSION – We also believe that our concern and commitment
extends to the community in which we live, work and serve. We practice
good citizenship — cooperate with religious, charitable and educational
groups in encouraging civic improvements, better health and education
and in promoting human rights and social justice.
VALUES
DIGNITY – We believe in the dignity of the person, as one who is created by God.
REVERENCE – We believe in reverence for human life because it is a gift from God.
ACCEPTANCE – We believe in acceptance of every person who is associated with us.
COMPASSION – We believe in compassion that enables us to care for each person
and to service those whom we minister.
HOSPITALITY – We believe in a hospitality that creates a welcoming,
hopeful atmosphere.