May/June 2017

Adalia Hernandez

Ruth Baldwin

Sandra Stern

Shageen Akhtar

Beatrice Swanson

HELLO EVERYONE!!! I can’t believe it is May, already. I love Spring with all the plants in bloom. The staff and residents love our little oasis in the desert here at Pacifica Senior Living. It has been a busy year and now comes summer. With the hot weather it is imperative we offer water and other beverages to our residents throughout the day. To assure everyone is being offered something to drink the Activity Director visits the cottages in the morning and again in the afternoon with snacks and something to drink for all the residents. The snacks range from fresh fruit to popsicles, ice cream and a sweet treat here and there. The drinks may be lemonade, juice or water. The residents also receive drinks at meals and water is offered between these times. We would like to invite you all to attend our Lunch and Learn every month. Lunch is delicious and the subject is different each month. Please RSVP by the first of the month to Brook at 520-320-7505. I look forward to visiting with all of you please feel free to come by, my door is always open!

See you soon Dale Howard

1. I was born on June 8, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York. 2 In 1965, I became an instant hit. 3. I owe my career to Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show. 4. It was said I would do anything for my daughter, Melissa, including insisting she share billing with me on television shows and projects. 5. You may have watched us on our show Fashion Police and our reality

show Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best.

Joan Rivers,

Bingo with the girls

Sing a-longs

Plating for Spring

Family and friends hunting eggs for Easter

Arts and Crafts

Movie and Popcorn

Van Rides and Trips

Walk and Talk

Cook Corner

May 15th is Chocolate chip Day!

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups butter, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour and baking soda, set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown.

MAY

Ruth B. 13th

June

Pierce O. 9th Dorothy B. 11th Laura P. 14th Sandi S. 16th John B. 23rd

Beatrice S. 28th Linda C. 30th

Cinco de Mayo 5th @10 :00 With Mariachi music, Snacks

and Drinks

Mothers day Tea

May 12th cottage 1& 2,@ 10am

Cottage 3,4&5 @ 2pm

MAY Monday

9:30am Chair Exercise

Tuesdays 9:30am Stretching Exercise

5/3, 5/9, 5/ Thursdays

9:00 Ball Toss Exercise

Fridays 9:30am Morning Exercise

June

Monday 9:30am Chair Exercise

Tuesdays 9:30am Stretching Exercise

Thursdays

9:30 Ball Toss Exercise

Fridays 9:30am Morning Exercise

May Spiritual Hour

With Ruth Thursday 5/11@ 2pm Thursday 5/25@ 2pm

Mass

With Father Rick 5/27 @ 10am

June

Mass

With Father Rick 6/24 @ 10am

Resident Referral Program

Be a part of the Pacifica Senior Living Refer a Friend Program. Refer a friend or a loved one and you will receive a $1000 rent Credit. It’s that easy. Should your referral select Pacifica Senior Living for residency, you will receive $1000 off your rent

sixty (60)days after move-in. There is No limit. Share The News!

See Mary Lynn Goebel CRD if you have a referral or Questions

The Daily 7

Daily outdoor activity is important for our residents as it has been shown to boost mood, help with depression and improve sleep. When the weather is nice during the spring, summer and early fall, we should move as many activities outside that we can. Who wouldn’t love ice cream and a sing-a-long on the patio? Moving exercise outdoors can also be a fun and welcome change for residents. Providing daily outdoor activities can be a challenge in some areas. When the weather is not cooperating, have some alternate activities available such as putt-putt golf, bowling or flower arranging. Having small indoor plants or having residents help with animal care can also be a good substitute for going outdoors. Holding activities near a window with natural light can help with depression and keep sleep/wake cycles in sync. Most outdoor activities can be modified for indoors.

2675 N. Wyatt DriveTucson, AZ 85712

(520) 320-7505www.pacificaseniorliving.com

Dale Howard - Executive Director

Suzanne O’Brien LPN - Resident

Care Director

Belinda Willingham - Office Manager

Mary Lynn Goebel - Community

Relations Director

Colleen Besore – Food and Beverage Supervisor

Latasha Linden - Activities Director

Dario Becerra – Maintenance

Supervisor

Rosalie Romero - Housekeeping Manager