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For the Residents of St. Mark VillageDoug Fresh, CEO

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2655 NEBRASKA AVE | PALM HARBOR, FL 34684 | WWW.STMARKVILLAGE.ORG AUGUST 2, 2020

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The New NormalMasks should be worn at all times outside your

apartment except when you are seated in the Dining Room or Village Café.

For those who would like to get tested for COV-ID-19 or are having symptoms of COVID-19, please refer to the “Where Can Someone Get Tested for COVID-19” Insert that was included in last week’s issue of The Lively Mark. If you are having symp-toms, notify your doctor of your symptoms as well as Resident Services, ext. 1706, as you must self-isolate.

Remember your evening dining hours will switch this Sunday, August 2. Other dining options are Take-Out, Café, or Open Seating Dining between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more detailed infor-mation, please see the new IL Dining Room Insert distributed in this issue of The Lively Mark.

Governor Ron DeSantis is suggesting those 65 and older minimize their need to be out in public places where others are not social distancing but en-courages this age group to get out in the sunshine.

Thank you for all you do to make St. Mark Village so special. Change is hard but we need to change to become all that we can be.

—Doug Fresh, CEO

Televised Village ForumThe next Village Forum will be shown on

channel 732 on Friday, July 31, (the day you receive this newsletter) at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. DO NOT come to the Chapel, please tune in to channel 732 for this informational meeting.

This month’s agenda will include: Year-to-date Financials, Operations, and a COVID-19 Update. Please submit your questions and comments either by filling out a comment card or by emailing Doug Fresh, our CEO, at [email protected]. Doug will answer your questions virtually—so be sure to tune into Channel 732.

Rise to the Occasion…Rise to the Occasion…St. Mark Village is positioned on land that

is approximately 75 feet above sea level. This is more than enough to protect us from the danger of a “storm surge”. Nonetheless, almost any storm surge could cut us off from many places because the area’s road network could be flooded, washed out, or blocked by debris. Safe as we are from storm surge, we must not overlook heavy rains which may affect the lo-cal area. It is very unlikely that we would ever need to evacuate our building because of high winds. Still, it is good to be prepared with an evacuation plan.

Dancing in the rainAt nature’s cloudy party. —Terri Guillemets

Club Room RenovationsThe Club Room is closed for renovations until

further notice.We apologize for any inconvenience this may

cause, but look forward to the outcome of this project. Thank you for your patience.

The Lively Mark / August 2, 2020

BayCare Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center:

Visit https://baycare.org/coronavirus for valu-able information including an online screening tool; patient education; and updates on the virus.

COVID-19 SymptomsIn our continuing efforts to reduce the possibility

of spreading the Coronavirus, we ask that any Resi-dent experiencing the following symptoms stay in their apartment and self isolate:

• Headache

• Diarrhea

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

• Sore Throat

• Muscle Pain

• Repeated shaking w/chills

• New loss of taste or smell.

Residents in common areas exhibiting these symptoms will be asked to return to their apartment. Notify your doctor of your symptoms as well as Resident Services, ext. 1706. While self-isolating, Resident Services will assist with mail delivery, etc. Contact the Dining Room, ext. 1737, for meal deliv-ery arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation.

Resident Birthdays

Esther G. August 2Esther G. August 2Robert R. August 2Robert R. August 2Sandra I. August 3Sandra I. August 3Gail S. August 3Gail S. August 3Patricia H. August 4Patricia H. August 4Angeline E. August 5Angeline E. August 5Elsie L. August 5Elsie L. August 5Kenneth K. August 7Kenneth K. August 7Wendy B. August 8Wendy B. August 8

Wellness Center ClosureThe Wellness Center is closed and all Wellness

Classes are cancelled. We will notify you when Melanie returns and classes resume.

Visitors ReminderFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended his

Executive Order of March 15th restricting non-essen-tial visitation in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Centers to September 5th. With these restrictions in place here at St. Mark Village Care Center and High-land Lakes Assisted Living, our Independent Living Center will only allow essential visitors and visitors that are pre-approved through our daily Visitor’s Pass. Guest apartment reservations will not be taken before September 5th. However, a Guest Apartment Pass can be obtained, if absolutely essential, through Administration.

If you have a need for someone to enter our building, you can arrange that in the Administration Office by obtaining a Visitor’s Pass. You will need to meet them in the Main Lobby by the Screening Desk and keep them with you at all times. Caregivers from a licensed agency (that provide care, i.e. medication assistance or showers) will not need a Visitor’s Pass from Administration but will need to continue to be screened at the Front Desk. Groceries/packages for Residents can still be left at the screening desk for delivery.

Trivial Pursuit in the ChapelTest your knowledge and join us in the Chapel

to play Trivial Pursuit on Monday, August 3, at 1:30 p.m. This game tests a player’s ability to answer general knowledge questions. The more questions you answer correctly, the more points you score for your team. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, come for a stimulating battle of the minds.

Please be advised when you are attending any activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with social distancing decals in the pews to designate where to sit.

Just a Reminder...Thank you for locking your car in the parking lot

and locking your door behind you when you leave your apartment. If you forget your apartment keys, Security can let you in.


August’s Floor Meetings

August’s Resident Floor Meetings will be held in the Chapel. Each meeting will last 30 minutes with a 15 minute break in between. There will not be any guest speakers at our August Floor Meetings.

Monday, August 3rd:• 1st Floor at 10:00 a.m.• 2nd Floor at 10:45 a.m.• 3rd Floor at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, August 4th:• 4th Floor at 10:00 a.m.• 6th Floor at 10:45 a.m.*• 5th Floor at 11:30 a.m.**Please note: the 5th and 6th Floors have

swapped time slots on Tuesday.Please be advised when you are attending any

activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with social distancing decals in the pews to designate where to sit.

Midweek MovieThe Midweek Movie for Wednesday, August 5,

is Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly.

When professional photographer J.B. “Jeff” Jef-fries is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with watching the private dramas of his neighbors play out across the courtyard. When he suspects a salesman may have murdered his nag-ging wife, Jeffries enlists the help of his glamorous socialite girlfriend (Grace Kelly) to investigate the highly suspicious chain of events. Events that ulti-mately lead to one of the most memorable and grip-ping endings in all of film history.

This 1954 mystery thriller classic is 1 hour and 55 minutes long and will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Rated PG for mild violence and mild sexuality.


The Sanders of SMVCome to the Hobby Room on Thursday, August 6,

from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help sand toys for The Toy Makers of East Lake. Sanding can be a great way to meet new friends—have fun and help out with this worthy cause! You’ll be putting a smile on a child’s face one toy at a time. You will need to bring and wear your mask.

Choice Hearing Solutions

Come to the Hobby Room on Tuesday, August 11, at 9:30 a.m. for a Hearing Clinic from Choice Hear-ing Solutions. This company will offer their services on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Customer service and quality of life are just a couple of the goals of this company. Other goods and services they provide include:

• Video Otoscopy (used to check for ear wax)• Ear Wax Removal (limited at this time)• Hearing Screenings• Hearing Aid Cleaning• Minor Hearing Aid Repairs• One Complimentary package of Hearing Aid

BatteriesPlease sign in on the sheet located in the hallway

the day before the clinic for an appointment time. Then, wait in the South Hall while social distancing from one another until your name is called. You will be called into the Hobby Room one at a time. You must wear a face mask and have your temperature taken at the door before entry. Please come only at your appointment time and wait in South Hall until you are called. Limited Ear Wax Removal Service at this time.

They are also available for individual consulta-tions and in-home hearing testing should the need arise. Call 576-6160 to schedule an appointment.

It takes a long time to grow an old friend.

—John Leonard


Calligraphy (from Greek: καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad-tipped instrument, brush, or other writing instrument. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as “the art of giv-ing form to letters in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner”.

What are the benefits of learning Calligraphy?

• Improves the mental health. It is Meditative and relaxing. It helps develops fine motor skills and memory retention. We cannot deny the fact that the lifestyle we all have adopted has some major distractions.

• Saves you money by doing it yourself. After learning this art of handwriting you will become independent in your own ways.

• Charismatic Effect.• Calligraphy is something you can learn at

any age.Calligraphy is an awesome hobby to adopt be-

cause it’s inexpensive, it’s creative and it can relieve stress. When you practice your letters, you’ll be able to concentrate on the activity at hand and other wor-ries will be pushed aside.

A Resident Calligraphy Instructor is needed to teach some classes on this art form in the Hobby Room twice a month. The maximum number of class participants is limited to eight Residents and will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you would like to Volunteer for the Resident Calligraphy Instructor position and teach the Callig-raphy Class, please call Ellen at extension 1743.

If you are interested in attending Calligraphy Classes, please sign up on the Bulletin Board. The dates and times of these classes are still to be deter-mined.

Healthy Vision Eye ScreeningsThe Healthy Vision Institute and a representative

from the office of Dr. James Powers, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, will be offering onsite comprehensive eye exams in the Hobby Room for the detection of macu-lar degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Healthy Vision uses the most advanced equipment available and the latest portable retina imaging system. The technician gently positions the camera directly over your eye and takes a picture. No pain, no dilation, and no cost!

Exams will take place on Thursday, August 6, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon in the Hobby Room. If interested, please sign up on the bulletin board. Each screening session takes 10-12 minutes. Please wear your mask and wait in the South Hall to be called into the Hobby Room.

Can’t See?St. Mark Village Outpatient Therapy offers help

for Low Vision!Do you struggle with Low Vision due to either

macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glauco-ma, optic nerve atrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, hom-onymous hemianopia or another eye condition?

We are excited to announce that our Therapy Team at St. Mark Village offers a Low Vision Program! The program is designed to evaluate, treat, and educate Low Vision clients in the comfort of their home or in our on-site Outpatient Therapy Department.

The objective of the program is to keep you safe and functional in your home for as long as possible by providing the following services:

• Adapting your home environment for improved safety and fall prevention

• Training in adaptive methods for medication management

• Education and training in available devices for Low Vision

• Improve ability to read by training in eccentric viewing techniques

• Functional mobility training• Education regarding available com-

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munity resources for Low Vision• Improve coping skills in dealing with

vision loss• Disease process educationWe will be happy to assist and support you in

any way we can. If you have any questions or are interested in these services, please stop by and see us at the Outpatient Therapy Department or call us at extension 2108.

It’s Branson!Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds

of It’s Branson! on Monday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Moun-tains, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, lies a place of great beauty and splendor, a place you’ll never forget and to which you’ll always re-turn—Branson, Missouri. You will enjoy highlights on some of Branson’s history and sights like Marvel Cave, Silver Dollar City, the Branson Scenic Rail-way, Dogwood Canyon, historic Shepard of the Hills Homestead, Inspiration Tower, Lake Taneycomo, the showboat Branson Belle, and more.

Marvel over Branson’s entertainers with perfor-mances by Andy Williams, Boxcar Willie, The Len-non Sisters, Andy Gilley, Jim Stafford, Roy Clark, Ray Stevens, Glen Campbell, and many others.

This 1999 video from Reader’s Digest is 1 hour and 51 minutes long and will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Not Rated.


Alternate Grocery Delivery ServicesPlease remember, there are many options to meet

your shopping needs. You can shop through Resident Services, with standard rates applied, or you could con-sider other grocery delivery service options such as:

Shipt: www.shipt.comInstacart: www.instacart.comWalmart: https://grocery.walmart.com

Non-Partisan Candidate ForumsJoin us for a Pinellas County School Board

Candidate Forum on Thursday, August 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Each candidate will provide their point of view and present their plat-form so you can become more familiar with each candidate on your ballot.

A Non-Partisan Candidate Forum will take place the following day on Friday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. This Forum is for of the 6th Circuit Judges and Appeal Court Judges. Each candidate will have approximately two min-utes to present their platform. This forum will also help you become more familiar with each candidate on your ballot so you can decide who to elect when you receive your ballot by mail.

If you are a registered voter, these Forums may be of interest to you before you send in your ballot. These Forums are put on by the League of Women Voters and St. Petersburg College as well as other supporters.

Please be advised when you are attending any activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with social distancing decals in the pews to des-ignate where to sit.

Did Someone Say Entertainment?If you enjoyed the recently televised entertain-

ment presented by Tom Tolnay—you’re in for a treat!Tom Tolnay is a full-time entertainer and multi-

instrumentalist who has been entertaining for over ten years. Tom has a master’s degree in music and performs on saxophone, flute, vocals, and keyboard.

During these unusual times, Tom discovered he could continue entertaining while maintaining a safe social distance by recording his performances. His recordings are lively and include interactive musical entertainment that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Tune into Channel 732 at 7:00 p.m. for another televised performance by Tom Tolnay on Thursday, August 13, and a repeat of the performance on Fri-day, August 14th.

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Team Member AnniversariesAt the beginning of each month we will list our

Team Member’s Anniversaries. We thank the follow-ing members of the St. Mark Village Team for their fine work and dedication:Employee Name, Department Years of ServicePat U., Culinary Services 21Mike M., Plant Operations 19Kenia M., Plant Operations 15Marlene D., Administrative Services 9Rhonda A., Health Care Services 7Richard C., Plant Operations 7Victoria L., Health Care Services 7Ashley H., Culinary Services 6Sheila K., Administrative Services 6Karen M., Health Care Services 6Rubi R., Health Care Services 5Margaret S., Health Care Services 5Julie Ann H., Health Care Services 4Jesse H., Health Care Services 3Nancy V. Yambo, Plant Operations 3Bobbie M., Administrative Services 2Yamaris R., Culinary Services 2Kelly H., Life Enrichment 1Genevieve P., Health Care Services 1Karen S., Health Care Services 1Ashanti S., Culinary Services 1

West Side StoryCome to the Chapel on Monday, August 17, at

6:30 p.m. to see West Side Story starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, and Richard Beymer.

This electrifying musical sets the ageless trag-edy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in the slums of 1950’s New York. Garnering a total of ten Academy Awards including Best Picture of 1961 West Side Story set a brilliant standard for movie musicals and remains unsurpassed to this day.

This 1961 musical is 2 hours and 32 minutes long and will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Not Rated.


Faux Face Mask Decorating ContestCalling all creative minds! Join in our 1st

ever Faux Face Mask Decorating Contest on Wednesday, August 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cha-pel! Our panel of Resident and Team Member judges will award fabulous prizes to the three best faux face mask designs.

If you need help getting started, come to the Hobby Room where you will find samples of masks and precut paper (in the shape of a mask) available to you. You may use plain white pa-per and fold it into the shape of a mask—then decorate your mask in a quirky, fashionable, and funny manner. You may use all sorts of things to decorate your entry—greeting cards, bric-a-brac, earrings, jewelry, yarn, markers, sequins, etc. These masks are for fun, so you will still need to wear your regular mask to protect yourself and others. All Residents who plan to decorate a

mask are asked to please let Ellen know by calling the Hobby

Room at extension 1743.

Fun Chorus Singing VideosFor two more Saturdays, the Fun Chorus, and

anyone that wants to learn proper singing techniques, is invited to meet in the Chapel at 10:00 a.m. We will be seeing videos by the great Don Neuen who led the Crystal Cathedral Choir and also the Angeles Chorale before his retirement in 2009. Neuen is a graduate of Eastman School of Music and held the position of “Distinguished Professor of Conducting and Director of Choral Activities” at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a delightful teacher and it is a unique opportunity to review, hone and learn new choral skills looking toward the day that we can sing again.

—Shelley D., Fun Chorus Music DirectorPlease be advised when you are attending any

activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with social distancing decals in the pews to designate where to sit.


The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler o o o

Fri. 7/31; Sat. 8/1; Sun. 8/2* 6:30 p.m.Saturday Matinee, 8/1* 1:00 p.m.Director: John Kent Harrison.Cast: Anna Paquin, Marcia Gay Harden, Goran Visnjic.In the early days of World War II, Polish Catholic social worker Irena Sendler devises a daring plan: Disguised as nurses, she and colleagues gain ac-cess to the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw and smuggle some 2,500 Jewish children to safety. John Kent Harrison directs this drama based on Sendler’s real-life exploits, for which she received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Drama. 2009; 1 hour, 36 minutes.Not Rated.

*Closed caption programming if available.Star ratings (4 star scale) from RogerEbert.com

Movie ReviewMovie Review

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Calendar of Events

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The following items were found and turned in to the Administration Office last week.

Earring; pierced, hoop, silver-toneThermal Tote; Arctic Zone®, w/striped patternWalking Cane; adjustable, w/floral patternWalking Cane; HurryCane®, freestandingIf you believe one of these items may be

yours, please stop by the office to identify it.

Lost & Found(concluded from previ-

ous column)

August’s Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

The August Birthday and Anniversary Celebra-tion will be held on Friday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the IL Courtyard. The entertainment will be provided by the “Just Us Duo” made up of Edi Minelli on vocals and Richard Shafer on keyboard. They are a husband and wife duo! Don’t miss this musical treat!

Residents celebrating a birthday or anniversary in the month of August are asked to please sign up on the main bulletin board and to come down a little early on the night of the show to have your picture taken. Seating in the IL Courtyard will be set up to maintain social distancing guidelines. Many of you might like to take advantage of your screened in porches to hear this talented duo!

Bored Board and Other Fun StuffPlease check the Bored Board for additions as well

as some Trivia Fun—and in the Hobby Room there are kits that include wooden ornaments, paint, and a brush that can be worked on in your apartments.

Sunday, August 2, 202010:00 Worship Service - Chapel 9th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds 5000 —Pr. Bill Magee 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Monday, August 3, 2020 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 73210:00 1st Floor Meeting until 10:30 - Chapel10:45 2nd Floor Meeting until 11:15 - Chapel11:30 3rd Floor Meeting until 12:00 - Chapel 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 1:30 Trivial Pursuit - Chapel 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 3:30 Vespers/Prayer Group - Chapel

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 7:00 BayCare Lab Services until 8 - 2nd FL Wellness 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 73210:00 4th Floor Meeting until 10:30 - Chapel10:30 Bible Study - Club Room10:30 Needlers & Hookers until 12 - 3rd Floor Lng10:45 6th Floor Meeting until 11:15 - Chapel11:30 5th Floor Meeting until 12:00 - Chapel 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2


Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Johnnie S.

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THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK VILLAGE

To enrich the lives of the Residents we serve by creating an environment that fulfills their every

need—body, mind, and spirit.

OUR MISSION:

Upcoming EventsAug. 10 It’s Branson!-6:30pAug. 11 Choice Hearing Solutions-9:30aAug. 13 Entertainment by Tom Tolnay-7pAug. 14 Replay Entertainment by Tom Tolnay-7pAug. 17 Movie: West Side Story-6:30pAug. 21 Birthday & Anniversary Party-7pAug. 25 Fun Chorus Singing Video-10:00a Aug. 26 Faux Face Mask Decorating Contest-2pSept. 5 Visitors Anticipated with Pass

1:00 Wii Bowling - 3rd and 6th Floor Lounges 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 7:00 Dominoes - 5th Floor Lounge

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 73211:00 Midweek Movie Matinee - Chapel 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 6:30 Midweek Movie - Chapel

Thursday, August 6, 2020 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 73210:00 Healthy Vision Eye Exams til 12 - Hobby Rm11:30 School Board Candidate Forum - Chapel 1:00 The Sanders of SMV - Hobby Room 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732

Friday, August 7, 2020 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 73210:00 Appeal Court Judges Candidate Forum - Chapel 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Saturday, August 8, 202010:00 Fun Chorus Singing Video - Chapel 1:00 Village Movie Matinee - Chapel 6:30 Open Bridge - 2nd Floor Lounge 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Care Center:Regina B.Eleanor C.Patricia G.Gordon K.Eva O.June R.Margaret S.Bernie S.Gail S.Therese Z.

In The Hospital:Kazimiera B.Dick H.Susan M.

Returned to Apartment:James B.Athena P.Alice S.

A Fond Farewell To:Marilyn R.Rhennie T.Edward T.

But the Lord stood with me But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.and gave me strength.

—2 Timothy 4:17—2 Timothy 4:17

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