Summer Fun in June June 2015

A Publication of the Activities and Wellness Department
Montereau, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Summer Fun in June
Let the summer fun begin! We have a
wide variety of fun activities to keep you
Monthly Highlights
busy this summer.
Work on Wellness at one of our
3-Meditation Workshop
many upcoming workshops. You can
learn about meditation, nutrition and get 3-Nutrition: A Healthy Plate
4- Walker/Wheelchair
your walker or wheelchair tuned up!
Workshop
Enjoy a summer evening at our
Karaoke Burger Bash before the weather
4-Karaoke Burger Bash
gets too hot. Jump on the mic or just
11 & 12-Talent Revue
cheer on your neighbors as you eat a
16-Planetarium Trip
delicious dinner.
23-Safari Happy Hour
Take a break from the summer heat
with a trip to Rome without leaving
25-OKC Excursion
town! The Jenks Planetarium will have a
30-Celebrate America
special presentation of the art works of
Dinner
the Sistine Chapel.
See pages 2-9 for more details.
June 2015
Get involved with the arts this summer!
We’re starting a new Summer Arts
Challenge for June & July. These events
are marked in green on your calendar, and
were featured in a flyer you received in
May. Call Hannah at (918) 510-0104 for
more information.
Inside this Issue
Our Montereau Art Show was the biggest one yet with almost 100 paintings on
display! Twink, one of our resident artists, enjoyed the show with her daughter.
Calendar Highlights p. 2-9
Movies
p. 10
Movies
p. 11
Volunteer Opportunities p. 12
“You’re First”
p. 12
Photo Gallery
p. 13
Employee Spotlight p. 14
Puzzle
p. 14
Health & Wellness
p. 15
Marketing News
p. 16
Birthdays
p. 16
Calendar Highlights - June 1 - 3
Montereau Featured Artist of the Month
The fine art photography works of Paul Hathaway will be featured this month in
the Studio de Monet.
New Fitness Classes!
Latin Dance Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Coterie Theatre
June 2 through June 30
Learn how to Salsa, Meringue and Cha Cha with Katie. All skill levels are welcome,
and you can perform the moves while seated.
Water Rookie Class
Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. in the Pool
Begins June 3
More than walking - this class is an excellent aerobic workout. The extra resistance
requires your muscles to work hard to move your body through the water. A great
class if you are recovering from an injury or surgery.
Rolling to Walking Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. in the Exercise Studio
June 9 through June 25
This class will focus on total body conditioning to strengthen the muscles needed
when using assistive devices.
Monday, June 1 ● 4:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge
Happy Hour with Vicki Smith
Listen to light piano music performed by Vicki Smith as you enjoy drinks and complimentary snacks during Happy Hour.
Tuesdays ● 3:00 p.m. ● Montereau Warren Chapel
Psalms of Encouragement
Learn about the Psalms and their power to inspire with Montereau resident Bob
Rieck. In his second “mini-series” following The Lord’s Prayer series, you will sing
songs and hymns inspired by the Psalms. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Wednesdays ● 8:00 a.m. ● Recreation Room
Walking Group
Montereau residents and staff are all invited to join this morning walking group.
We’ll spend about 30 minutes walking around our beautiful campus and enjoy some
great company at the same time.
Wednesday, June 3 ● 10:30 a.m. ● Exercise Studio
Meditation Workshop
Meditation and deep breathing is an approach to training the mind to relax, just as
fitness is an approach to training the body. In this workshop, you will learn
different techniques of relaxation and the huge impact it can have on your mental
and physical health. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
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Calendar Highlights - June 3 - 4
Wednesdays in June ● 1:30 p.m. ● Studio de Monet
Oil Painting Class
New students are encouraged to enroll for this 10-week session. The cost is $200.
To enroll in the class, contact the instructor, Ross Myers, at (918) 636-6301.
Wednesday, June 3 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Nutrition: A Healthy Plate
Learn how to visualize portion sizes and proportions on your plate in order to make
changes and improvements in your diet and lifestyle. This presentation, produced by
the American Institute for Cancer Research, includes a handout with a 7-day menu
plan and healthy eating/goal setting checklist. Resources for recipes are also available
on the AICR website. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Contact Vana at
(918) 491-5293 for more information.
Thursday, June 4 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Wii Bowling Finals
Travel with our undefeated Wii Bowling team, the Montereau Holy Rollers, as we
go to Burgundy Place to play the final match in the 2015 city league. Cheer on your
friends! Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie
at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursdays in June ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
iPhone 101 Class
Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone in the four-part series. Food &
Beverage Director Rami Hasbini, our unofficial tech guru, will start with the basics
in Part 1 and move to more advanced topics. There will be a $10 charge for the
entire series of four classes, billed to your account. This charge is intended
to motivate residents who sign up to attend the classes and discourage drop-outs.
Funds will allow us to provide future programming through the Wellness
Department. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Remember to bring your
iPhone to class and know your passwords.
Thursday, June 4 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Wheelchair & Walker Workshop
Time for a tune-up! This workshop is a great opportunity to brush up on safety tips
and proper use of your 2- or 4-wheel walker, power wheelchair or scooter.
Richard Reese of Reese’s Medical Equipment will be available to make minor repairs
and adjustments. There will also be a question/answer session to discuss any issues
or clarifications on safe use of devices at Montereau. Mark your reservation sheet to
attend.
Thursday, June 4 ● 5:00-7:00 p.m. ● Rotunda & Veranda
Karaoke Burger Bash
Sing your heart out or just cheer on your neighbors while enjoying a delicious burger
on the Veranda! Cost of the dinner is $13 and will be billed to your meal allowance.
Call the hostess desk at (918) 491-5212 to make reservations. The regular dinner
menus will not be served this evening. Inside seating is available.
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Calendar Highlights - June 5 - 9
Friday, June 5 ● 9:00 a.m. ● Grand Lawn
Meditative Walk
Join the group for meditation and prayer along the paths of the Grand Lawn and
the Lake of the Woods. After the walk, we will gather near the white marble fountain for group discussion and prayer. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, June 5 ● 9:45 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Versona Accessories Shopping Trip
Ladies……. take a special shopping excursion to Versona Accessories, an
accessories and apparel boutique at Tulsa Hills. Versona has a wonderful range of
jewelry, scarves, belts, purses and clothing. After shopping, we will have lunch at
Cracker Barrel. Bring money for shopping and lunch. The bus should return to
Montereau by 2 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Contact Melanie at
(918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, June 5 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Foundation Room
Great Books Club
The readings for this month are “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin for June 5 and
“Argument and Persuasion” for June 19.
Friday, June 5 ● 5:00 p.m. ● Riviera Lounge
Luigi Balletto
Listen to popular crooner Luigi while enjoying a drink in the lounge.
Sunday, June 7 ● 4:00 p.m. ● Bus Trip
OK Jazz Hall of Fame Trip
Travel to the OK Jazz Hall of Fame to listen to talented vocalist Angie Cockrell.
Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the OK
Jazz Hall of Fame at (918) 928-5299. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat
on the bus.
Monday, June 8 ● 4:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge
MAGIC Monday Trivia & Happy Hour
Enjoy Happy Hour and play a trivia game with your Montereau friends! Trivia
categories include: Brides & Weddings, Flag Day and Father’s Day. Snacks will be
provided and the bar will be open for drink purchases. Mark your reservation sheet
to attend. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Tuesday, June 9 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Woodland Hills Mall Trip
Catch the bus for a shopping excursion to Woodland Hills Mall. The bus will return to take you back to Montereau at 4 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
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Calendar Highlights - June 10 - 14
Wednesday, June 10 & June 24 ● 2:00 p.m.
Rendezvous Buffet
Food Bank Note Writing
Help us write “Thank You” notes for the Community Food Bank of Eastern
Oklahoma. The notes are sent by the Food Bank to donors which often encourages repeat donations. We spend about an hour writing and enjoying the company of friends while providing a worthwhile service. All supplies are provided.
Mark your reservation sheet to participate. Cards are also available to write at
your own convenience.
Thursday, June 11 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Relocation Stress Syndrome
Moving, and the stress associated with it, can cause anxiety, increased falls and
depression, especially for persons with dementia and other chronic conditions.
Knowing how to prepare for a move, identify relocation stress syndrome
symptoms and mitigate those symptoms can help your loved one stay healthy
and active. This is a special presentation from LIFE Senior Services. Mark your
reservation sheet to attend.
Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. &
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Talent Revue
Come enjoy a performance of the 8th Annual Talent Revue by Montereau residents and staff. This performance will showcase the hidden and not-so-hidden
talents within our community. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Please
sign up for only one of the performances. Contact Molly at (918) 491-5245
for ticket information.
Saturday, June 13 ● 8:45 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Cherry Street Farmer’s Market Trip
Pick up some fresh local produce at the Cherry Street Farmer’s Market. Vendors
sell a variety of other goods including potted plants, soaps, prepared foods and
locally produced cheeses. Bring money for purchases. The bus will return you to
Montereau by 10:30 a.m. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Saturday, June 13 ● 6:45 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Bingo Games
It’s your chance to win a cash prize. Bingo card packs are $5 cash and include
cards for 9 games. Cards go on sale at 6:45 and games start at 7:00.
Sunday, June 14 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Abbey
Sunday Sing-Along
Come join us for music, fellowship and fun! Light refreshments will be served.
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Calendar Highlights - June 15 - 18
Monday, June 15 ● 4:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge
Happy Hour with Tommy Crook
Noted Tulsa musician Tommy Crook will entertain during Happy Hour. Light
refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, June 16 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Town Hall
It’s time to hear all the news about what’s going on at Montereau. A monthly
report will be presented by the Chair of each Resident Committee, Department
Directors and Montereau’s CEO, David Murlette.
Tuesday, June 16 ● 6:10 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Jenks Planetarium Trip
Experience the “Art of the Sistine Chapel” at the Jenks Planetarium. You’ll be
transported to Rome as you see the paintings recreated in front of you and learn
the meaning behind them. The cost of the show is $6 person, and will be billed
to your monthly statement. After the show, we will stop at Braum’s for ice cream.
Bring money for your purchases. Tickets will be purchased in advance, so please
RSVP by June 5. You are required to give a 72-hour cancellation notice, or be billed
for the trip. This is a resident only trip. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a
seat. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Wednesday, June 17 & June 24 ● 4:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip
LEDO Trip
Join the “Let’s Eat Dinner Out” group at the I Don’t Care Bar & Grill east of
Tulsa. The menu includes a variety of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and specialties including steaks and Tex-Mex favorites. Bring money for dinner. Mark your
reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus. Please mark only one date. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, June 18 ● 8 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Walking Group: Jackson Park
Join the group as we travel to Jackson Park for a 35-minute walk. After the walk,
we will ride the bus to Panera Bread for breakfast. Bring money for breakfast. The
bus will return to Montereau by 10 a.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on
the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, June 18 ● 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ●
Concierge Desk
Food Bank Donations
Please bring your food donations, cash or check to the Concierge desk on the
day of the Food Bank trip and our volunteers will take it. Most needed items are
canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc), canned or packaged fruit, canned or boxed meals,
soup and stew, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, rice, breakfast cereals, etc. Checks
should be payable to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Thank you
for your help. If you have any questions, please call Lloyd.
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Calendar Highlights - June 18 - 19
Thursday, June 18 ● 12:30 p.m. ● Trip
Food Bank Volunteers
This is a great opportunity for fellowship with other residents while volunteering
to help those in need through the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.
Please sign up on your reservation sheet. Call Lloyd for more information.
Thursday, June 18 ● 4:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Book Review with Jamie Townsend
Come join our own author Jamie Townsend as she reviews her very first book“Memoirs of the Old Lady-Tulsa’s Historic Brady Theater Tells Her Story”. The
book is a 100 year history of the Brady Theater and the performing arts in Tulsa.
Autographed copies of the book will be available for sale. A portion of each book
sale will be donated to Montereau’s Legacy Fund. Wine and cheese will be served.
Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Thursday, June 18 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Fantastic Tulsa Films DVD
Enjoy a special DVD highlighting rare film footage rescued from attics and
garages. Films of Utica Square in the 1950s, Bell’s Amusement Park, Tulsa Drag
racing, Betty Boyd & TV personalities, the Indian Ballerina Festival and much
more. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Contact Melanie at
(918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, June 19 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Beaujolais
Pop-Up Library
The library comes to you! Visit the Pop-Up Library to check out and return
books to the Tulsa City-County Library without leaving the building. There will
also be movies and audio books available to check out. A current library card is
required, but you can get one at the event.
Friday, June 19 ● Time TBA ● Bus Trip
Matinee Movie Trip
Travel to the new Warren Theater in Broken Arrow to see “Aloha” starring
Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and Rachel McAdams. A celebrated military
contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and reconnects with
a long-ago love, while falling for his hard-core Air Force watchdog assigned to
him. This film is rated PG-13. The cost of the movie ticket is $10, and will be
billed to your account. Tickets will be purchased in advance, so please RSVP by
June 5. Bring money for concession purchases. Mark your reservation sheet to
reserve a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more
information. Note: The departure time will be announced after the theater
schedule is set.
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Calendar Highlights - June 19 - 25
Friday, June 19 ● 1:00 p.m. ● Grand Lawn
Knitting Group
If you’re a knitter or you just want to spend time visiting with fellow residents &
ladies from the Laureate eating disorders program, join us for this event at 1 p.m. on
the Grand Lawn. Call Kristen if you have questions: (918) 491-5233.
Saturday, June 20 ● 5:00 p.m. ● Riviera Lounge
Miles Ralston
Enjoy the music and vocals of guitarist Miles Ralston!
Sunday, June 21 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Whole Foods Market Trip
Shop a wide selection of organic and natural products including produce, meats,
cheeses and beverages. Bring money for your purchases. The bus will return to
Montereau by 4:30 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus.
Monday, June 22 ● 6:15 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Musical Mondays Trip
Enjoy the music of vocalist Cindy Cain at the third concert in the Musical Monday
series presented by LIFE Senior Services. Tickets are $8 each and may be purchased
by calling LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000, ext. 245. Mark your reservation
sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Tuesday, June 23 ● 3:30 p.m. ● Riviera Lounge
Safari Happy Hour
Take a trip to the jungle with your Villa neighbors for our Safari Happy Hour!
Enjoy complimentary wine and jungle themed snacks while you socialize.
Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Thursday, June 25 ● 8:30 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Oklahoma City Excursion
Join the group for a fun two day excursion to Oklahoma City! The itinerary includes a
tour of the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Tropical Conservatory, Oklahoma City National Memorial, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and a Bricktown Canal ride! Our
hotel is the Residence Inn by Marriot located in Bricktown. The bus should return to
Montereau by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26. The cost of the trip is $425 for a double
occupancy room and $525 for single occupancy. The cost includes hotel, breakfast on
Friday morning, the museum and conservatory fees, canal ride, lunch on Thursday
and Friday, transportation and escort. A deposit of $300 is du by June 10th.
Cancellations must be made by June 17th, or you forfeit your deposit. Make
deposit checks payable to Montereau, Inc. and place in an envelope marked Attn:
Melanie Lee. Turn checks in to the concierge desk. For more information call
Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
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Calendar Highlights - June 26 - 30
Friday, June 26 ● 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Mary Stanley Book Review
Mary Helen Stanley returns with her review of “The Garner Files” on famed Oklahoma actor James Garner. Mary Helen is a wonderful storyteller, and you will be
riveted as she brings the book to life! Guests are welcome. Mark your reservation
sheet to attend this event. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Sunday, June 28 ● 5:00 p.m. ● Riviera Lounge
Potluck Dinner
Show-off your cooking (or shopping) skills at our Potluck Dinner! We will provide
plates, utensils and beverages—-you bring the food! This is a great way to sample
new recipes and get to know your neighbors. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Monday, June 29 ● 4:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge
Happy Hour
Enjoy great company and amazing view of Tulsa during Happy Hour in the City
View Lounge! We’ll provide the snacks, you buy the drinks.
Tuesday, June 30 ● 5:00-7:00 p.m. ● Rotunda
Celebrate America Dinner
Celebrate America with an all-American buffet dinner! Dress up in your red, white
and blue to show your American spirit! The cost of the dinner is $13, and will be
charged to your meal allowance. Seating will be in all dining rooms, and the regular
dinner menus will not be available. Call the hostess desk at (918) 491-5212 to make
reservations.
Tuesday, June 30 ● 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Bravo One Performance
Enjoy a wonderful evening of Broadway, opera and popular tunes performed by the
talented vocalists of Bravo One: John Jestice, Charlotte and Doug Blakely. They
have performed individually with the Tulsa Opera, and as Bravo One since 1993.
Guests are welcome. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Contact
Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Coming in July...
Patriotic Ice Cream Sundaes
Fourth of July Buffet
Patriotic Costume Contest
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Monday Movies Showing in June
Monday, June 1 ● 2:30 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
The Imitation Game
2014 Movie: Chronicling mathematical wizard Alan Turing’s key role in Britain’s successful effort to crack Germany’s Enigma code during World War II, this historical biopic
also recounts how his ground-breaking work helped launch the computer age.
114 Minutes - Rated PG-13
Monday, June 8 ● 2:30 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Trading Places
1983 Movie: Streetwise hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) trades places with
wealthy investment executive Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) as part of a bet
cooked up by the rich, greedy Duke brothers. But when Valentine and Winthorpe find
out about the wager, the payback begins.
116 Minutes - Rated R (language/some nudity)
Monday, June 15 ● 2:30 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Gran Torino
2008 Movie: Curmudgeonly Korean War vet Walt (Clint Eastwood) must confront his
Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own prejudices -- when their teenage son Thao
tries to steal Walt’s beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of
guardian angel to young Thao.
116 Minutes - Rated R (language/violence)
Monday, June 22 ● 2:30 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Tin Cup
1996 Movie: Reunited with Bull Durham writer-director Ron Shelton, Kevin Costner
puts down his bat and picks up a putter. Psychologist Rene Russo inspires golf pro
Costner to hit the Professional Golfers’ Association tour. Too bad she’s dating Costner’s
nemesis (Don Johnson). The question of whether true love with Costner will prevail
takes a backseat to another query: Does it pay to play by the rules?
135 Minutes - Rated R (language/brief nudity)
Monday, June 29 ● 2:30 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Mystic Pizza
1988 Movie: In this quirky linchpin of 1980s cinema, reality rudely intrudes on the plans
of three blue-collar New England teens -- wild-child Daisy, levelheaded Kat and wisecracking Jojo -- who share their dreams while slinging hash at a pizzeria.
105 Minutes - Rated R (sexual references)
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Weekend Movies Showing in June
Weekend Themes
Get ready to belt out some old familiar tunes, and learn some new favorites!
The weekend movie theme for June is Musicals.
Saturday, June 6 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
There’s No Business Like Show Business
1954 Movie: Irving Berlin provides the tunes for this engaging musical about the singing and dancing Donahue clan as they ascend to stardom on the vaudeville circuit during the genre’s last hurrah. The superb cast includes Ethel Merman, Donald O’Connor,
Mitzi Gaynor and Marilyn Monroe. With splashy production numbers, Merman belting
out the title song and Monroe’s sultry version of “Heat Wave,” this musical extravaganza
bubbles over with sparkling style.
117 Minutes - Not Rated
Saturday, June 13 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
The Phantom of the Opera
2004 Movie: This big-screen version of the legendary musical stars Gerard Butler as the
disfigured, reclusive Phantom who roams beneath the Paris Opera and takes budding
star Christine under his wing. But as he falls for her, she finds love with handsome Raoul.
141 Minutes - Rated PG-13
Saturday, June 20 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Hairspray
2007 Movie: Set in 1962, this colorful adaptation of the Tony-winning musical follows
ambitious plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad, who tries to integrate a racially divided Baltimore one Watusi at a time.
120 Minutes - Rated PG
Saturday, June 27 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
1949 Movie: Here’s one ball game you can’t afford to miss. Film legends Gene Kelly and
Frank Sinatra join forces as the most talented double-play combination to hit the major
leagues since Tinker to Evers to Chance. In the off-season, when they aren’t throwing
out base runners for team owner Esther Williams, the duo doubles as vaudeville’s best
musical act. With Kelly tap dancing and Ol’ Blue Eyes balladeering, this grand-slam flick
covers every base.
93 Minutes - Not Rated
Sunday, June 28 ● 2:30 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
The Music Man
1962 Movie: It doesn’t get any better than this slice of Midwestern Americana: Charming con man Harold Hill (Robert Preston) wants to steal River City citizens’ money with
a “boys’ band” scam, but finds it hard to skip town when lovely librarian Marian Paroo
(Shirley Jones) steals his heart. Composer Meredith Willson’s valentine to his own hometown packs great songs and wonderful performances from, among others, Buddy Hackett and a young Ron Howard.
151 Minutes - Rated G
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Montereau Services
Volunteer Opportunities
“You’re First” Home
Health Companions
We have several ways for you to help out
and get more involved in your Montereau
community. Please contact Kristen Schooley,
Activities & Wellness Director, at (918)
491-5233 if you are interested in any of the
following volunteer opportunities.
A little assistance can go a long way. Montereau’s
“You’re First” Home Health Companions would • Movie Helper-Assist with showing
like to serve you. The “You’re First” service is
movies and popping popcorn.
designed to always put you first. The person who
will help you is a Montereau employee who has
• Sunday Volunteers-Help Health Centers
been screened, hired and trained by Montereau.
Here are some examples of what a “You’re First”
residents get to church services.
Home Health Companion can do to help you:
• Bingo-Assist with Bingo accounting.
Laundry
Preparing meals or snacks
Errands
Shopping
Paying bills
Going through mail
Reading
Medication and appointment reminders
Dressing assistance
Bathing assistance
Please call the “You’re First” office at (918) 4915226 if you would like to schedule a “You’re First”
Home Health Companion or discuss how “You’re
First” can help you. 24 hour notice required.
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Photo Gallery
Residents dressed up in their 50s attire for our Sock Hop Happy Hour!
Cinco de Mayo started out a little rainy, but it cleared up in time for us to enjoy food
and fun on the Veranda.
Chef Michael Fusco taught us some new cooking techniques while making a delicious
lunch during a cooking demonstration.
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Employee Spotlight
Suyin: Lead Server
You’ll recognize Suyin’s (SUE-jin)
smile from the dining rooms. She
has been working in Montereau’s
Food and Beverage Department
for almost 2 years... this time. She
actually first started at Montereau
in 2004. After a couple of years at
Montereau, she moved to Florida.
But now she is back and has been
a lead server since October of last
year.
Suyin says she loves working
at Montereau because she enjoys parents. She says her parents and
taking care of the residents. She our residents are teaching her to ensays they remind her of her own
joy life at any age.
Aside from working at
Montereau, Suyin has worked as
a Pre-K teacher and a customer
service coordinator. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and another in Income Taxes
both from her home country.
Suyin grew up in Caracas,
Venezula, and came to the United States as a tourist. She had the
opportunity to stay so she chose to
move here. She is now near family,
with her parents, aunt, who is like a
2nd mom, and 8 nieces and nephews living in Tulsa.
June Sudoku Puzzle
The objective is to fill the
grid with digits so that
each column, each row,
and each of the nine 3×3
sub-grids that compose
the grid contains all of
the digits from 1 to 9.
Answer: Flax Seed
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Health & Fitness
Summer begins in June and brings with it the
opportunity for healthy eating with straight-from-thegarden produce. Your best choice for fresh fruits and
vegetables is always locally-grown. Grocery store and
supermarket produce is required to show Country of
Origin Labeling so you will know if you are getting
goods grown at home or far away. The produce
manager and staff where you shop is the best source of
information when choosing fresh produce.
Organic fruits and vegetables are getting more
popular and easier to find. The “USDA Organic” label
is used on produce that contain 95%-100% organically
produced ingredients and processing aids. Organic
produce is usually more expensive than non-organic.
You can save money if you limit your organic purchases
to the fruits and vegetables most likely to contain
unnatural and potentially harmful additives.
The Environmental Working Group’s Shoppers’
Guide lists the Dirty Dozen: fruits and vegetables most
likely to have a high level of pesticide residue.
Apples
Peaches
Nectarines
Strawberries
Grapes
Celery
Spinach
Bell Peppers
Cucumbers Snap Peas
Cherry Tomatoes
Potatoes (not sweet)
Buy these items labeled “USDA Organic” when possible.
If you cannot find fresh, local produce, the
next best choice is frozen (without cheese or butter!),
followed by out-of-area fresh. The least healthy choice
is canned, due to processing. When canned is the only
option, look for low-sodium vegetables, and fruit in juice
rather than syrup. Check the dates on your canned items
every 6 months and get rid of anything that has expired.
Hope you enjoy the summer season and are able
to take advantage of all the good things it has to offer.
Have a “well” day!
Vana
Wellness Coordinator
Health & Wellness Clinic
Ongoing
Clinic Services
Dr. Chandini Sharma
Tuesday Mornings
For appointments call Charly
(918) 491-5218
Blood Draw
Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Must have doctor’s order.
See Charly for details.
Audiologist
The first and third Tuesday of each month. Call
Airyn Cristiano, Audiologist, (918) 749-7711 for an
appointment.
Spice It Up
Reap some major health benefits by adding more
thyme to your diet. This small leaf adds big flavor as
well as anti-oxidant and antimicrobial properties.
The primary volatile oil in thyme has been found
to protect and significantly increase the percentage of
healthy fats found in cell membranes. In particular, the
amount of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, in brain, kidney
and heart cell membranes was increased after dietary
supplementation with thyme.
For thousands of years, thyme has been used to
help preserve foods and protect them from microbial
contamination. Now research proves that it is effective.
Studies found that thyme essential oil was able to decontaminate lettuce inoculated with Shigella, an infectious
organism.
In addition, thyme contains an impressive range
of health-supportive nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, copper and manganese.
Try sprinkling thyme into soups, pasta sauces and
in salad dressings.
Quiz: Next month we’re featuring a tiny seed with huge
benefits. Can you guess what it is? Answer on opposite
page.
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