RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Ruth Elaine Simo (“Elaine”)Ruth Elaine Simo “Elaine” was born in Lincoln Park, MI. Her favorite childhood memory is receiving a grand opportunity to play the flute/piccolo for her Junior Symphony. She also enjoyed spending a lot of time at the National Music Camp. Ruth loved dancing lessons, playing the flute and piccolo, and swimming as a child. She was a lifeguard at age 12.

Ruth met her husband while attending the same childhood church. Her best friend was his sister and they all grew up together.

While growing up, Ruth’s Aunt Ruth was always her role model. Obviously Ruth was named after her and they both share a big passion for quilting along with a lot of other talents as well! The biggest one is quilting, though, and they absolutely love it.

Ruth went to college and worked at a lot of business and administration jobs while moving to various states. She has lived in Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, and Flagstaff, Arizona. She has also done numerous clerical jobs and had her own clerical business in Wyoming. She was also the Clerk of Court for the Magistrate.

She had her husband have four children and four grandchildren. She has two son-in-laws in the Air Force as well. She is most proud of her daughter, Myndi, who has started picking up quilting and helping out the community by making masks and donating them during this COVID-19 crisis, “she has a heart of gold”, states Ruth.

Her dearest memory is when her and her husband built their very own log cabin after retirement on the Kenai River in Sterling, Alaska.

Ruth enjoys her 1-on-1, quilting in her room, music, friends, and bible study with the ladies in H9.

MAY 2020

4211 N. Pebble Creek Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85395 | 602.633.2300 | www.parkseniorvillas.com

This May in History Courtesy: Holidayinsights.com

May 1 The Empire State Building was dedicated. (1931)

May 3 Joe DiMaggio makes his major-league debut with 3 hits for the NY Yankees. (1936)

May 4 Soap operas “Another World” and “As the World Turns” premiere. (1964)

May 7 Big band leader Glenn Miller records the “Chattanooga Choo Choo”. (1941)

May 8 The World Health Organization announces that Smallpox has been eradicated worldwide. (1980)

May 10 Nelson Mandela becomes South Africa’s first black president. (1994)

May 11 Jay Forrester patents computer core memory. (1951)

May 13 The Beatles movie “Let it Be” premieres. (1970)

May 14 The last episode of Seinfeld is aired. It’s a sad day in May for millions of Seinfeld followers. (1998)

May 16 Charles Hires invents Root Beer. (1866)

May 20 Hubble Space Telescope transmits photograph’s from space (1990)

May 22 First reported sighting of the Loch Ness Monster. (1933)

May 25 Ford ceases production of the Model “T”. (1927)

May 29 Sir Edmund Hillary is on top of the world. He is the first person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. (1953)

Our Park Senior Villas TeamJoey French - Vice President of Operations

Noreen Harrison - General ManagerJannea Downs - Director of Health & Wellness

Rosa Belcher - Asst. Director of Health & WellnessStacey Harris - Lead Resident Care Coordinator

Katia Irankkunda - Resident Care CoordinatorLeon Tatum - Dietary Director

Jason Harris - Maintenance Director

Dr. Kumaravel - Medical Director

OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday ...............................8am-5pmSaturday .............................By AppointmentSunday .....................................................ClosedOffice ..........................................602-633-2300Care Line ...................................602-679-6008Fax ...............................................623-594-9164

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARECOMMUNITIES

CAREGIVER SPOTLIGHT

Katia IrankundaKatia Irankunda is our Caregiver of the Month! She has been a Resident Care Coordinator since January 2018.

Katia grew up in Bujumbura, Burundi which is located in central Africa. She is married with two beautiful children, a boy and a girl.

In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family watching movies and enjoying each other’s company. Her hobbies include cooking, reading, and traveling and her favorite food is African food.

One of Katia’s goals is to go back to school to get a degree in nursing. Her favorite thing about her job at Park Senior Villas is the opportunity to work alongside her coworkers to make sure all residents’ needs are being met in a timely fashion with lots of care and compassion.

Katia would like people to know she is caring, patient, and reasonable. We can definitely see those qualities in you, Katia! You are a very valued employee at Park Senior Villas and we appreciate your teamwork and care of residents!

Thank you Katia for all you do!

Angel Mother by Joanna Fuchs

Mother, you’re the angelwho brought me into being

and watched over me.You guided me, sheltered me,

repaired and restored me.When I was lost,

your focused attentionand unconditional love

lifted me and showed me the way.I give you the credit

for the best parts of who I am today.I don’t have words or gifts,

or anything that’s worth enoughto let you know

what having you in my life has meant to me.Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.I love you with all my heart.

PARK SENIOR VILLAS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE • May 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Individual Visits

each day at 11am and 1pm!

See Daily Sheets in Villas for additional activities

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Resident’s Choice Activity7pm - Evening Movie of Choice MAY DAY

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H77pm - Movie of Choice

9:30am - Sunday Service - TV 10:30am - Puzzles/Cards/ Coloring1:30pm - Afternoon Strolls 3pm - Ice Cream Social - H77pm - Rest & Relaxation

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn - H8 2:30pm - Outdoor Strolls3pm - Bingo/Social - H77pm - Cards/Board Games

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures/Hand Massages2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Creative Crafts - H77pm - Evening Movie of Choice CINCO DE MAYO

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Catholic Communion by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 10am - Cards, Games, & Puzzles 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Music by DJ Jones - H77pm - Evening Table Games of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Shake, Rattle & Roll - H71:30pm - Pretty Nails/Manicures 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H7

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Resident’s Choice Activity7pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H77pm - Movie of Choice

9:30am - Sunday Service - TV 10:30am - Puzzles/Cards/ Coloring1:30pm - Afternoon Strolls 3pm - Ice Cream Social and Mother’s Day Activity 7pm - Rest & Relaxation MOTHER’S DAY

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn - H8 2:30pm - Outdoor Strolls3pm - Bingo/Social - H77pm - Cards/Board Games

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures/Hand Massages2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Music by Jayme - H77pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Catholic Communion by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 10am - Cards, Games, & Puzzles 1:30pm - Coloring/Puzzles/More2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Creative Crafts - H77pm - Evening Table Games of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Shake, Rattle & Roll - H7 1:30pm - Pretty Nails/Manicures 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H7

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Resident’s Choice Activity7pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H77pm - Movie of Choice

9:30am - Sunday Service - TV 10:30am - Puzzles/Cards/ Coloring1:30pm - Afternoon Strolls 3pm - Ice Cream Social - H77pm - Rest & Relaxation

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn - H8 2:30pm - Outdoor Strolls3pm - Bingo/Social - H77pm - Cards/Board Games VICTORIA DAY (CANADA)

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures/Hand Massages2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Fun Facts - H77pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Catholic Communion by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 10am - Cards, Games, & Puzzles 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Creative Crafts - H77pm - Evening Table Games of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Shake, Rattle & Roll - H71:30pm - Pretty Nails/Manicures 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H7

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Resident’s Choice Activity7pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H77pm - Movie of Choice

9:30am - Sunday Service - TV 10:30am - Puzzles/Cards/ Coloring1:30pm - Afternoon Strolls 3pm - Ice Cream Social - H77pm - Rest & Relaxation

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn - H8 2:30pm - Outdoor Strolls3pm - Bingo/Social - H77pm - Cards/Board Games MEMORIAL DAY

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures/Hand Massages2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Fun Facts - H77pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Catholic Communion by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 10am - Cards, Games, & Puzzles 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Creative Crafts - H77pm - Evening Table Games of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Shake, Rattle & Roll - H71:30pm - Pretty Nails/Manicures 2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H7

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10am - Matinee Movie/Popcorn2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Resident’s Choice Activity7pm - Evening Movie of Choice

8am - Coffee & Conversation9:30am - Outdoor Strolls 10:15am - Group Exercises1:30pm - Pretty Nails/ Manicures2:30pm - Afternoon Strolls3pm - Bingo Social - H77pm - Movie of Choice

ACTIVITY CALENDAR Please Note - Calendar Events are subject to change

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Celebrating our May Birthdays!

Ernest D. - May 10Phoebe S. - May 15Sharon G. - May 18Richard D. - May 27

to our new residents!James S.

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H = House • CY=Courtyard •TV = TelevisionNote: If location is not listed next to activity, the activity will

take place in each house or as indicated with daily/1:1 visits.

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL Mothers at Park Senior Villas!