3600 East Fulton Street ∙ Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ∙ (616) 949-4971 ∙ www.porterhills.org

The Villager March 2014

In This Issue:

Village News 1 - 3

Community Enrichment 4- 6

Resident Announcements 7

Chaplain’s Corner 8

Practice Makes Perfect? Michelle Coberly, Executive Director I know you’ve all heard the saying that practice makes perfect, and yes, with enough practice comes perfection. In the last few weeks we’ve had the opportunity to continue to perfect our Emergency Preparedness Plan. In the November Villager, I shared with you how we coordinated with local fire departments and emergency responders to give them an opportunity to learn our campus and for us to practice our emergency plans. This came in very handy during two challenges for our campus during February. The first was a Village Center apartment fire caused by a small appliance. While this occurred on a Saturday, we were able to provide the quick response that was required. The second was an unexplained power outage due to wire coating that failed and shorted out. While power outages are typically handled by our emergency generator, this outage also impacted it. Once again, the PH Team pulled together quickly, including staff from the PH corporate office, Home Care, and Sunshine Transportation. There was a well-coordinated effort between staff and vendors to restore power as quickly as possible and to notify residents/families to ensure safety for all. Fortunately, there were no injuries with either incident. So, are we now perfect? While that is our goal, we are continuing to strive for perfection at this point. However, with these two opportunities, we know we are getting closer to achieving our goal!

Enjoying the Valentine’s Tea.

The Women’s Board at the tea.

Roger Mathews, Lois Holwerda, John Lichty, and Paul

Mattaliano on Team USA .

Gwen Schuiling with Meteorologist Matt Kirkwood.

Mary Lou Skirvin learning ballet.

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Porter Hills Village Staff

Michelle Coberly

Executive Director

Mary Crans

Administrative Services Coordinator

Jessie Jones

Human Resources Manager

Maegan Garlock

Wellness Director

Dale Simmons

Director of Dining Services

Cheryl Van Bemden

Guide at Green House® Homes

Linda Williams

Director of Health Services

Ronda Wisneski

Director of Environmental

Services

Enhance the Beauty of Porter Hills Stephanie Neal, Director of Major and Planned Gifts The Porter Hills Foundation provides opportunities to commemorate a special person or event, or to remember a loved one. Select your favorite gift from the pre-approved landscaping plan to honor your special someone: ▪ Commemorative Tree ▪ Flowering Shrubs and Bushes ▪ Season’s worth of annual flowers ▪ Perennial Garden ▪ Park Bench ▪ Exterior Sculpture ▪ Features include lighting, pathways, flags, and other enhancements ▪ Community Director Greatest Need Greenbelt Fund Donation Levels: $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or other.

Family members or another specified party are notified of your thoughtful gift, but not the amount. Donations are tax deductible. It is the generosity of our residents and guests that make the Porter Hills campuses great places to live. If you would like to make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone, please contact me at 616.309.1035.

Living Your Best Life at Porter Hills Maegan Garlock, Wellness Director When you move in to Porter Hills Village, we try our best to provide all of the information you need to make a successful transition. We recognize that there is so much that goes into a move that some topics don’t stick until long after you are settled into your new home. In February, participants learned that the Porter Hills family extends deeply and in diverse ways into our community. There are so many services available for people wherever they are located. Our next topic will cover “What Services Are Available To Me?” Join us on Thursday, March 20

th in the Towne Square at 3:30pm. Marcy

Emmelkamp will provide details on health, dining, and environmental services available to you and how to request them. Living Your Best Life at Porter Hills Village discussions will continue to be held on the third Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the Towne Square. While these presentations are geared toward our newest residents, family members and other Porter Hills Village residents are also invited to attend. Future topics include: “What Happens in an Emergency,” “How Does My Family Get Involved,” and more! Please see me if you have any questions.

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PHV Resident Council

Members

Ray Kretzschmer

Chair

Dick Pobst

Vice-Chair

Barbara Martinec

Secretary

Representatives

Merlin Applegate

Ruth Bosscher

Barbara Crossman

Lois Hardesty

Meredith Kindschi

Barbara Markus

June Marshall

Dorothy Mee

Nancy Oates

Vernis Schad

Els Thayer

Ed Twohey

Harold VanAllsburg

Ellen Verwys

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Protect Your Vision as You Age Sara West, Wellness Intern March is national nutrition and save your vision month. As we age, our eyes are prone to more problems like cataracts, overall reduced vision, and age-related macular degeneration. Wise lifestyle choices and regular eye exams can protect your vision as you age. Eye healthy foods include those rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Examples are carrots, berries, and citrus fruits, like oranges. Leafy green vegetables and fish are also beneficial because they contain helpful omega-3 fatty acids. Exercise can also help improve eye health. Physical activity improves blood circulation and oxygen supply to the eyes, which helps the body keep them clean and healthy. It is also important to remember your sun-glasses when going outside, to prevent the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Remember to make annual eye exams a priority, eat right, and exercise to keep your eyes healthy!

Race to the Top Heather Knouse, Wellness Coordinator, Independent Living To help get ready for summer and beat the winter blues, you should make physical activity part of your daily routine! Porter Hills Village is helping residents and staff reach their fitness goals by hosting a Residents vs. Staff Competition during the month of March. Help your team earn points by attending a fitness class, exercising in the Martindill Wellness Center, or exercising on your own. Every 5 minutes of cardio exercise will earn your team 1 point, so every time you walk from your room to an activity around campus, you can earn points for your team! Don’t forget to record your name each time you visit the Martindill Wellness Center; the binder is kept outside of the fitness room. You can also record your points by calling me at 954-1799 ext. 10235 or Jocelyn Bunce, Fitness Specialist, at 954-1799 ext. 10250. All participants will be rewarded with a frozen yogurt party in April and the top participants will win a prize!

Volunteers Ana Galloway, Volunteer Services Coordinator Do you have some extra time you would like to share with friends? We have a weekly volunteer opening on Tuesday afternoons in the Village Center Coffee Shop from 2:30-4:00 p.m. If you want a more casual volunteer opportunity, you can join our substitute list. Volunteers on the substitute list serve less often, but are a big help! Volunteers are also needed in the Emporium! With your help, we would like to open the Emporium each afternoon. Volunteers are needed from 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. Weekly and substitute volunteers welcome. If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please contact me at 954-1799 ext. 10233.

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I Prefer

Porter Hills

When it comes to making health care decisions, the choice is yours. I Prefer Porter Hills is a free service with benefits that include: An I Prefer Porter

Hills wallet card to present at doctors visits, during hospital stays, and other occasions when care planning is involved

Continuity of pre- and post-hospital care coordinated by our liaisons

Confidential communication to those involved in your health care decisions

To request an enrollment

package or for more

information, please call

575-5090 or email

iprefer@porterhills.org

A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND

Tom Buettner will give a presentation on the pastoral and coastal scenes of Ireland. His presentation will include Killarney and Blarney Castles. He will wrap up the slideshow with information on the grandest of all St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Clare County, Michigan.

Monday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallery

ON CAMPUS EVENTS

Using the Telephone Entry System

When guests call from the entry way …

Village Center residents should press “9” on their touchtone phone to allow guests to enter the Front Lobby door.

Garden Apartments residents should press “0” on their touchtone phone

to allow guests to enter their building.

EXCELLENCES OF CHRIST

Excellences of Christ is a lecture series and sermon mixed into one! This is a four part series that will be played throughout the month of March! Check out your March Enrichment Calendar to see the dates available.

MYSTERY DINNER

Master Arts Theatre will be hosting a Mystery Dinner at Porter Hills Village. Watch as they perform a murder called, “The Murder on the Petulant Express.” You and your tablemates will put the clues together to figure out “who done it.” Dinner will not be served until 5:30 p.m. After dinner, the murderer will be revealed. If you are on a meal plan and do not wish to participate in this dinner, a boxed dinner will be available for you. Reservations are required for this event; the deadline for sign-up is Friday, February 28. To sign up, please call Heather at 954-1799 ext. 10235 or Jackie Chandler at ext. 10309.

Saturday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Room

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ON CAMPUS EVENTS

KENTWOOD SENIOR CHORALE

Kentwood Senior Chorale will put on a special performance for Porter Hills Village. Stop by to hear this group of 42 singers, it will be a performance you won’t forget!

Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting House

A CAPPELLA CONCERT

Midnight Snack is an A Cappella women’s group from Grand Valley State University. They will perform at Porter Hills as practice for one of their major performances. Come and listen to their lovely voices without the accompaniment of musical instruments.

Friday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Room

MEMORY TIPS

A representative from Porter Hills Home Care will present on tips to improve your cognitive memory. Your memory is priceless, so it is important to participate in activities to preserve it. Come prepared with questions to ask!

Tuesday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the Gallery

HARMONICA CONCERT

Harmonica Traditions will put on a mid-day music concert in the Main Dining Room. They will play a variety of music ranging from old classics to gospel music. Join us for this mid-day treat!

Friday, March 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Main Dining Room

JUBILEE

Jubilee is a family of talented singers. They have played at various venues across Grand Rapids and will put on a special performance for Porter Hills Village. Join us in welcoming this musical family!

Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting House

SECRET SOCIETY

Tim Gleisner, a Grand Rapids historian and librarian, will present on the prevalence of secret societies from the past. He will also talk about how these “secret societies” were very public. Stop by to learn about the societies that were once popular in Grand Rapids

Monday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallery

GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONETTE

The Grand Rapids Symphonette will practice at Porter Hills! All are welcome to listen to their music pieces. Be sure to stop by and participate in this unique opportunity.

Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting House

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OFF CAMPUS EVENTS/TRIPS

*All sign ups are with Heather at 954-1799 ext. 10235 unless otherwise noted*

METROPOLITAN OPERA Celebration Cinema will stream the

Metropolitan Opera live! This Opera is located

in New York City, and the performance is

titled “Prince Igor.” Tickets can be bought at

the door for $23 at your own expense.

Saturday, March 1; bus departs at

11:20 a.m.

MOVIE MATINEE Popcorn, candy, and a first-run movie at

Celebration Cinema! Movie selection and

departure time will be posted the Wednesday

before the trip. Movie tickets are bought at

your own expense.

Saturday, March 15

DINNER TRIP: AMORE

The dinner trip this month is scheduled for the

second Tuesday due to conflicts in the

schedule. Amore is an Italian restaurant

located off Alpine Avenue. One of the main

chef’s was recently voted Chef of the Year

2013! Dinner is ordered off the menu at your

own expense.

Tuesday, March 11; bus departs at 5:30

p.m.

Sign up at the GAE Reception Desk: ext.

10255

BREAKFAST TRIP: IHOP Tuesday, March 4 is National Pancake Day.

IHOP celebrates this by

offering free pancakes all

day. In return for free

pancakes, IHOP asks for a

donation to the Children’s

Miracle Network Hospitals.

Tuesday, March 4; bus

departs at 9:00 a.m.

WOMEN AT THE BAR Join the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s

History Council at a free presentation held at

the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Attorney Ruth

Stevens will present on the first century of

women attorneys in honor of Women’s

History Month.

Thursday, March 13; bus departs at 6:30

p.m.

HERMAN’S BOY Herman’s boy is a family run operation in

Rockford. This destination offers a variety of

items including a deli, a fudge center, and a

coffee ranch. Items are ordered at your own

expense.

Saturday, March 22; bus departs at 9:30

a.m.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center will put on the production, “Beauty and the Beast.” Show your support by attending one of their performances! Tickets are $10 and will be charged to your account.

Friday, March 21; bus departs at 7:00 p.m.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan is hosting a presentation on China. The presentation is titled, “Is China Opening Up or Closing Down?” James Fallows, a National Correspondent for the Atlantic, will present. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the door.

Monday, March 31; bus departs at 5:30 p.m.

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In Memory Merry Anne Gregory

Barrows

Cornelia Bouma

Betty Garver

Harold Phelps

Helen Stiles

March

Birthdays!

Welcome New Residents!

Anniversaries

Randy & Mae Preston 24

Clarence & Zita Harris CL

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Open Days Hours of Operation

Coffee Shop Monday - Friday

Saturday

9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

9:30 –11a

Computer Lab Monday - Sunday 24 hours a day

Emporium Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 - 11 a.m.

and 3 - 4:30p

Tues and Thurs 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Fifth Third Bank Tuesday and Friday 9:00 –11:30 a.m. and

1:00 –3:00 p.m.

Garden Cafe Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PX Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Store of Treasures Tuesday 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Arlene Battjes 1

Leslie Siegel 1

Janet Agee 2

Kay Collins 2

Lois Broderick 4

Pat Randall 6

Janet DeWitt 6

Jean Meyers 7

Pat Baer 8

Pat Hoxie 10

Miller Siegel 10

Ellen Oren 12

Leonard Ceglowski 12

Charles Huhn 13

Bob Redd 14

Joan Bellows 15

Barbara Stillwell 16

Phoebe Phelps 17

Peter Boogaart 17

Pat Redman 18

Sally Pierce 19

Maxine Wells 19

Dan Tinkham 20

Ruth Verwys 20

Marianne Laitner 20

Lois Beckering 22

Zita Harris 23

Ann Hagerman 23

Cora Butterworth 24

Crystal Boogaart 24

Arthur Riley 25

Joan Mangione 25

Martha Ewing 26

Stella Royce 26

Dan Lynch 27

Alfred Thorington 27

Mary Kloote 27

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616-949-4971

Chaplain’s Corner Two hats were hanging on a hat rack. One hat said to the other, “You stay here, I’ll go on a head.” Okay, that’s a terrible joke. Sometimes puns just appeal to me. This one about hats actually makes a point. We have a couple of options in life: either to park, or to drive….either to hang out where we have always been, or to go on ahead.

March is a great time to consider the importance of the second option. Time is marching forward, even in this young year of 2014. We can’t change that. Our response, however, is up to us. Do we march forward, or do we try to stay put?

I confess that I join you in being somewhat nostalgic about the way many things used to be. The truth of the matter is that not all of the “good old days” were that good. Senior citizen blogger, Frank Kaiser, writes: “The good old days meant…hard to push lawn mowers, polio, and widespread prejudice. All in all, I’ll take todays’ life anytime. Indoor plumbing and lifesaving drugs make that an easy choice!”

Here’s the point: that which was strong and good in the past need not be abandoned when we embrace the future. The lessons we learned live on, even if the people who taught them do not. The core values that were bred in us need not disappear because the world around us is changing. Right is still right, truth is still truth, faith, love and kindness are still our highest virtues. Our challenge is simply to take all that was good from the good old days and use it as equipment to create good new days. We need to continue to confess the goodness that God consistently provides in this changing world. Frank Kaiser is right, there are new inventions, new medical options, and new inventions that are truly good things. God is blessing those of us who, as Jesus put it, “have eyes to see.”

So, as we are the “hats” that go on ahead, let’s look back with thanks and move forward with faith. Learn from yesterday to be prepared for tomorrow. Borrow from yesterday to build tomorrow. Look back with gratitude, and then move forward with anticipation.

Spring is just around the corner!

Faithfully,

Melody Pierce Johnson

Porter Hills Chaplain

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KEY 110:00a Coffee Fellowship FS

◊ Activity Room □ Gallery 11:20a Metropolitan Opera жж Bus Trip MDR Main Dining Room 2:00p Excellences of Christ □© Card Room ⌂ Meeting House 6:45p Civic Theatre ₪† Chapel MWC Martindill Wellness C.CS Coffee Shop RH Old Residential HealthFIT F.I.T. Room ₪ Season Ticket HoldersFS Fireside Room TS Towne Square

2 3 4 5 Ash Wednesday 6 7 89:30a Mayflower and 9-11a Hearing Aid Clinic MWC 9:00a Breakfast Trip: IHOP ж 9:30a Meijer ж 11:15a Catholic Communion 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Coffee Fellowship FS

Eastminster Church ж 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study B Alcove 1:00p Painting TS HRC Activity Room 9:45a Forest Hills Foods ж 5:00p Mystery Dinner MDR

10:15a Westminster and 1:30p Social Committee ◊ 10:00a Women's Board □ 2:00p Ash Wednesday 1:30p Mall Run ж 2:00p Excellences of Christ □

Fountain Church ж 6:15p Calvin Passport ₪ 1:30p Wii Bowling TS Service ⌂ 2:00p Movie Showing □ 6:45p Opera Grand Rapids ₪

4:00p Vespers ⌂ 2:00p Quilting & Crafts ◊ 4:00p PH Singers □

Rev. Melody Johnson 5:00p Mardi Gras Dinner MDR 6:30p BINGO □

Porter Hills Chaplain 7:00p BINGO TS 7:00p Scrabble ©

9 Daylight Savings 10 11 12 13 14 159:30a Mayflower and 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study B Alcove 9:30a Meijer ж 10:30a Episcopal Comm. † 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Coffee Fellowship FS

Eastminster Church ж 1:30p Resident Council TS 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 1:00p Painting TS 11:15a Catholic Communion 9:45a Forest Hills Foods ж TBD Movie Matinee ж

10:15a Westminster and 2:00p A Little Bit of Ireland □ 2:00p Quilting & Crafts ◊ 3:00p Birthday Party TS HRC Activity Room 2:30p Harmonica Concert MDR

Fountain Church ж 6:00p GA/TH Dinner TS 2:00p Movie Showing TS 5:15p Birthday Dinner MDR 1:30p Mall Run ж 7:15p Showcase/Grand ₪

4:00p Vespers ⌂ 5:30p Dinner Trip: Amore ж 7:00p Bridge TS 2:00p Food Committee ©

Dr. Phil Johnson 7:00p Kentwood Senior 2:00p Excellences of Christ □

New Day Church Chorale ⌂ 4:00p PH Singers □

6:30p Women at the Bar ж

16 17 St. Patrick's Day 18 19 20 First Day of Spring 21 229:30a Mayflower and 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study B Alcove 9:30a Meijer ж 11:15a Catholic Communion 9:45a Lecture Series TS 9:30a Herman's Boy ж

Eastminster Church ж 1:30p Dollar Tree and Hobby 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 1:00p Painting TS HRC Activity Room 9:45a Forest Hills Foods ж 10:00a Coffee Fellowship FS

10:15a Westminster and Lobby Run ж 2:00p Quilting & Crafts ◊ 2:00p Movie Showing □ 1:30p Mall Run ж 12:00p Spring Luncheon MDR 2:00p Excellences of Christ □

Fountain Church ж 2:30p 3rd Monday Readers 7:00p Jubilee ⌂ 5:00p Middle Eastern 3:30p Living Your Best Life TS 2:00p Crafts ◊ 7:15p Symphony Pops ₪

4:00p Vespers ⌂ B Alcove Dinner MDR 4:00p PH Singers □ 3:00p A Cappella Concert MDRRev. Ginny Mikita 5:00p St. Patrick's Dinner MDR 6:30p BINGO □ 7:00p Beauty and the Beast ж

Rockford UMC 7:00p Scrabble ©

23/30 24 25 26 27 28 299:30a Mayflower and 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study B Alcove 9:30a Meijer ж 11:15a Catholic Communion 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Coffee Fellowship FS

Eastminster Church ж 2:00p Secret Society □ 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 1:00p Painting TS HRC Activity Room 9:45a Forest Hills Foods ж 2:00p Movie Showing □

10:15a Westminster and 6:00p GA/TH Buffet Party TS 2:00p Quilting & Crafts ◊ 1:30p Ambassador Meeting □ 1:30p Mall Run ж 7:15p Highlights/Grand ₪

Fountain Church ж 2:30p Memory Tips □ 7:00p Bridge TS 2:30p Bound By Books

4:00p Vespers ⌂ 31 7:30p Grand Rapids 2nd Floor GAE Library

9:45a Lecture Series TS Symphonette ⌂ 4:00p PH Singers □

Claus Kammeraad 5:30p World Affairs Council ж

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MARCH 2014 LIFE ENRICHMENT CALENDAR-GA/TH/VCSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday

23: Rev. Nancy 30: Rev. Lynne