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October 2019

Over 90s

Ever heard the expression “go like ninety”?Though that old reference no doubt referred togoing ninety miles an hour, in The Cloisters’community, we nineties and older might believeit describes us as well. To be sure, Rhea Allardsets a high bar for “going like ninety”. Prior toretiring and relocating from Massachusetts toFlorida, Rhea loved being a wife, mom of four,homemaker, aquatic exercise leader and bankteller. When she moved into a Villa nine yearsago, another Villa resident, Eva Meyer, wasleading the pool exercise. Rhea took over whenEva resigned. Twelve months a year, three days aweek, at 8:45 a.m. and weather permitting, Rheais sure to be found in the pool at the club houseleading a dozen Aquasizers. On three additionalmornings, Rhea attends Stretch and Flex exercisewith Darla in the Atrium. Nor has a hipreplacement and pace maker slowed her down.Not for a minute.

Over 90s ContinuedAnd would you believe? Petite yet mighty Rhea is a

star member of The Cloisters’ Championship WiiBowling Team. Hopefully, her example mightencourage the rest of us to get up and get moving. Ifnothing more, consider walking our beautiful campusfor a starter. Barbara E. Connor

Welcome FallOctober is here and November not far out of sight!

I’m looking forward to a season of cooler weather andfun festivities. Be sure to check the calendar for ourdaily activities and special events, and plan to join usfor a good time! It’s a joy to have you here, and feel freeto stop by my office anytime with questions orcomments. Cheryl Starling

Cloister Management TeamCheryl Fredsall Executive Director Ext 206

Lindsey Rodriguez Marketing Ext 203Ingrid Hardin Business Office Manager Ext 205Carol Camarata Finance Ext 233Lindsey Richard Director of Nursing Ext 216Miriam Mercado Resident Service Supervisor Ext 237Gary Douylliez Dietary Director Ext 211Denise Johnson HCSG Hskp Director Ext 212Kevin Carson Maintenance Director Ext 312Cheryl Starling Activity Director Ext 208

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

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Betty Rogers

She just moved into her Villaand already she’s a treasure. Notthat Betty Rogers does not haveher share of woes, but it isabsolutely impossible for her totake life seriously. A native ofBishopville, South Carolina,Betty describes herself as a“people person.” Not necessarilyin this order, she dropped out ofschool, married before hersixteenth birthday, eventuallybecame the mother of five sons,spent four years in Germanywith her soldier-husband, well,you get the idea. Though Bettydid not graduate from highschool, she did attend beautyschool and became a Beauticianin a Baptist Hospital BeautyShop. At age sixty, Betty decidedto get her high school diploma.In a remarkable four days’ time,she had it in hand. Always alover of art, Betty intends tocontinue her hobby of paintingwhen she finds her brushes, etcetera. Beware y’all! Betty’scurrently learning to drive ascooter. Barbara E. Connor

Ruby ChesterA hearty welcome to Ruby

Chester who joins the rest of us‘over-nineties’ in her lovely newAtrium home. Though born inMississippi, Ruby and her familysoon moved to Orlando,Florida. She worked in a numberof occupations includingdoor-to-door saleswoman beforemarrying her husband ofthirty-two years. Widowed now,Ruby has two sons and adaughter. During eighteen yearsin her home in Orange City, shewas Head Matron of the EasternStar. Unfortunately a number ofhealth issues at present keep herfrom pursuing formerrecreations such as bowling andbingo. However she hopes tocontinue as soon as possible.Barbara E. Connor

A library is infinity under aroof.—Gail Carson Levine

We have many books by verypopular authors in our library.From time to time we like tointroduce a book by an authornew to our collection. Ourfeatured book this month is anew large print called “The CliffHouse” by RaeAnn Thaynes. Sheis a N.Y. Times best-sellingauthor and has many awards forher books, but this is the firstone by her in our library. Afterthe death of their mother, Daisyand Bea found a home withtheir Aunt Stella in CapeSanctuary. They never knew allthe dreams Stella sacrificed sothey would have everything theyneeded. Bea got pregnant far tooyoung. The marriage thatfollowed did not last, but it gaveBea her wonderful daughter. Justas Bea finds a new love, herex-husband turns their livesupside down. Then there’sDaisy. She has never taken a riskin her life until she meets a manwho makes her questioneverything she thought she knewabout life, love and takingchances. Stella, Bea and Daisydiscover that the path to truehappiness is filled with twistsand turns, but love always leadsthem back home. Take time tobrowse in our library anddiscover some new authors thatyou have not read before likeRaeAnn Thaynes. K. Trahan

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Migrating MonarchsEach autumn, millions of

monarchs take to the skies tobegin their journey to a warmerclimate for the winter. Theannual migration is one ofnature’s most fascinatingspectacles.

Cooler temperatures andshorter days alert the orange-and-black butterflies to takeflight. Those west of the RockyMountains head to SouthernCalifornia, where thousands

hibernate in forests along thecoast. But swarms of the easternpopulation travel much farther,from Canada and thenortheastern U.S. to themountains of central Mexico—a distance of nearly 3,000 miles.Monarchs numbering in themillions take shelter in the firtrees there.

How the butterflies find theirway to the same sites year afteryear is a mystery to scientists,but they believe the insects usethe sun as a compass. Evenmore remarkable is that newgenerations settle in the sametrees as their ancestors did!

When spring comes,monarchs begin their flightback north.

Activities forBreast Cancer

Awareness MonthEvery October, people come

together to support the fightagainst breast cancer, andthere are numerous ways toget involved.

Put on some pink. The colorpink is a global symbol of breastcancer awareness. Sporting apink ribbon and otheraccessories is a simple way tospark conversation about thedisease. Some groups designatea Pink Out Day, whenparticipants make a donationand dress in pink to raise moneyand awareness.

Walk for a cure. Communitiesoften host a 5K race or walk-a-

thon in honor of Breast CancerAwareness Month. These eventsallow people to join togetherand show widespread support tothose battling breast cancer.

Go shopping. Many nationalbrands and local businesses runpromotions during October,when proceeds from the sales ofspecific items are donated tobreast cancer organizations.Whether buying clothing, beautyproducts or baked goods,shopping can help fundthe cause.

Kindred at HomeThis is the second and final

article on the Importance ofBlood Pressure. You may findthat now, with the coolerweather in Florida, gettingregular exercise is easier. Get upand get active. Choose activitiesyou enjoy. Find ones you can dowith friends or family. Walk orjog. If you still drive, walkinstead of driving. Organizethose closets and drawers or dosome household repairs. Beactive at a moderate to vigorouslevel of physical activity for atleast 40 minutes for a minimumof 3 to 4 days a week. Managestress. Make time to relax andenjoy life. Find time to laugh.Communicate your concernswith your loved ones and yourhealthcare provider. Visit withfamily and friends, and keep upwith hobbies. Limit alcohol andquit smoking. Men should haveno more than 2 drinks per day.Women should have no morethan 1 drink per day. Talk withyour healthcare provider aboutquitting smoking. Smokingsignificantly increases your riskfor heart disease and stroke. Askyour healthcare provider aboutcommunity smoking cessationprograms and other options.Rebecca Sandvall, BSW,386-871-1953

October 2019The

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:45 Aquacise at the Clubhouse

10:00 Chapel (Communion) 2nd Floor10:00 One on One Computer Lessons **

1:00 Epic Theatres**1:00 Wii Bowling in the MPR2:00 Arts & Crafts in the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice - Bradford Room3:00 BYOB in the Pub6:00 Bingo In the MPR

29:30 Stretch & Flex on the 3rd floor

10:00 Bingo in the Bradford Room10:00 Seminole Mall **11:00 Chair Exercise Bradford Room

2:00 Bunco in the Bradford Room2:30 Parkinson’s Support Group3:30 Ladies’ Bible Study - Chapel

38:45 Aquacise at the Clubhouse9:00 Kitchen Band In MPR

10:00 Chair Zumba On The 3rd Floor10:00 Men’s Bible Study Chapel10:00 Music Time with One Man

Band-Bradford Room1:00 Table Bowling in the MPR2:30 Wii Golf in the MPR6:30 Pokeno in the Pub


10:00 Crosswords - Bradford Room10:00 Yahtzee in the Pub10:15 Blood Pressure Clinic - Pub11:00 Chair Exercise - Bradford room1:00 Bingo in the MPR2:30 Birthday/ Anniversary Party6:30 Movie- MPR


10:00 Armchair Discussion in Pub10:00 Bingo - Bradford room11:00 Chair Exercise -Bradford Room

2:00 Table Bowling Practice Bradford2:30 Dominoes in the Pub6:00 Hearts in the Pub6:30 Movie in the MPR

68:30 Bus to St. Peter’s**9:00 Sunday School in the Chapel

10:00 Worship Services 3rd Floor2:00 Hand and Foot in the Pub6:30 Movie in the MPR


10:00 Bingo in the Bradford room10:00 Scrabble in the MPR11:00 Chair Zumba on 3rd floor

1:00 Hand and Foot in the Pub2:00 Bonsworth Fashion Show 3rd floor2:00 Classical Piano with Connie in

the Chapel6:00 Bridge in the MPR8:30 Men’s Prayer Breakfast **


10:00 Chapel 2nd floor10:00 One on One Computer Lessons **

1:00 Epic Theatres**1:00 Wii Bowling in the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice - Bradford

Room3:00 BYOB in the Pub6:00 Bingo In the MPR

98:30 DeLeon Spring’s Sager Mill **9:30 Stretch & Flex on the 3rd floor

10:00 Bingo in the Bradford Room11:00 Chair Exercise Bradford Room

2:00 Bunco in the Bradford Room2:30 Fall Tea in Pub**3:30 Ladies’ Bible Study - Chapel6:45 Jazz Stetson Concert **


10:00 Chair Zumba On The 3rd Floor10:00 Men’s Bible Study Chapel

1:00 Table Bowling in the MPR2:30 Wii Golf in the MPR4:30 Dinner out to Emmy’s**6:30 Pokeno in the Pub


10:00 Crosswords - Bradford Room10:00 Yahtzee in the Pub10:15 Blood Pressure Clinic - Pub11:00 Chair Exercise - Bradford room1:00 Bingo in the MPR6:30 Movie- MPR






Columbus Day 149:30 Stretch & Flex on the 3rd floor

10:00 Bingo in the Bradford room10:00 Scrabble in the MPR11:00 Chair Zumba on 3rd floor1:00 Hand and Foot in the Pub6:00 Bridge in the MPR



1:00 Epic Theatres**1:00 Wii Bowling in the MPR2:00 Arts & Crafts In the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice - Bradford Room3:00 BYOB in the Pub6:00 Bingo In the MPR


10:00 Bingo in the Bradford Room11:00 Chair Exercise Bradford Room11:00 Metro Diner In Port Orange**

2:00 Bunco in the Bradford Room3:30 Ladies’ Bible Study - Chapel

178:30 Kitchen Band Breakfast in 3rd Dining

Room **8:45 Aquacise at the Clubhouse9:00 Kitchen Band In MPR

10:00 Chair Zumba On The 3rd Floor10:00 Men’s Bible Study Chapel10:00 Music Time with Artie-Bradford Room

1:00 Table Bowling in the MPR2:30 Wii Golf in the MPR4:00 Diabetic Discussion Group in the Pub6:30 Pokeno in the Pub

186:45 Stetson Symphony Concert **9:30 Stretch & Flex on the 3rd floor

10:00 Crosswords - Bradford Room10:00 Yahtzee in the Pub10:15 Blood Pressure Clinic - Pub11:00 Chair Exercise - Bradford room1:00 Bingo in the MPR6:30 Movie- MPR


10:00 Armchair Discussion in Pub10:00 Bingo - Bradford room11:00 Chair Exercise -Bradford Room2:00 Movie Matinee in the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice Bradford2:30 Dominoes in the Pub6:00 Hearts in the Pub6:30 Movie in the MPR




10:00 Bingo in the Bradford room10:00 Scrabble in the MPR

1:00 Hand and Foot in the Pub2:00 Classical Piano with Connie

in the Chapel6:00 Bridge in the MPR



1:00 Epic Theatres**1:00 Wii Bowling in the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice - Bradford



10:00 Bingo in the Bradford Room10:00 Craft Fair 1st floor11:00 Chair Exercise Bradford Room1:30 Old DeLand Memorial Hospital

Tour and Stop Ice Cream**2:00 Bunco in the Bradford Room3:30 Ladies’ Bible Study - Chapel


10:00 Men’s Bible Study Chapel11:30 Catholic Mass

1:00 Table Bowling in the MPR2:30 Wii Golf in the MPR3:00 Resident meeting 3rd floor6:30 Pokeno in the Pub


10:00 Crosswords - Bradford Room10:00 Yahtzee in the Pub10:15 Blood Pressure Clinic - Pub11:00 Chair Exercise - Bradford room12:00 Florida Lecture Series 3rd dining

room**1:00 Bingo in the MPR6:30 Movie- MPR







10:00 Bingo in the Bradford room10:00 Scrabble in the MPR11:00 Chair Zumba on 3rd floor1:00 Hand and Foot in the Pub2:30 Knowledge is Power in

the MPR6:00 Bridge in the MPR


10:00 One on One Computer Lessons **1:00 Epic Theatres**1:00 Wii Bowling in the MPR2:00 Table Bowling Practice - Bradford



10:00 Bingo in the Bradford Room10:30 Lunch and Stroll Downtown

Deland11:00 Chair Exercise Bradford Room

2:00 Bunco in the Bradford Room3:30 Ladies’ Bible Study - Chapel


10:00 Chair Zumba On The 3rd Floor10:00 Men’s Bible Study Chapel

1:00 Table Bowling in the MPR2:30 Wii Golf in the MPR6:30 Halloween Party6:30 Pokeno in the Pub

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In the Kitchen WithChef Gary

Thanks to Chef Gary and theentire kitchen staff for yourdedication in taking care of allsheltering in place during therecent hurricane scare. Thanksalso to Chef for the lovelyattractive new menu covers.Also, for those who have alreadyvisited the Country Store onMain Street, you may have beendelighted by the new stand-upfreezer. Chef Gary wishes tothank residents for their patienceas he adapts to working oncontent and recipes with a newmenu provider and new cooks.Please, continue to park walkersin the designated areas andcomplying with healthregulation that does not allowbringing your own containersfor take-out. Also, pleasecontinue to write your praisesand suggestions on the cards ornote paper provided. For theinformation of a few naysayerswho have been heard to remark“naw, those cards don’t get readanyway”, be assured by thisCommittee and Chef Gary thatthey are read; every single one.The Food Committee

Stetson ConcertsFor new and current attendees

of the Stetson Concerts, a newsign-up book is now available inthe Atrium Post Office.Transportation will be providedfor residents. For furtherinformation call Atriumresident, Joanne Thomas, at386-747-4895. Barbara E.Connor

Halloween PartyWe’ll be scaring up some fun

later this month with ourHalloween costume party(Costume optional)! Come to3rd floor for tricks, treats andprizes for the best costumes.Keep your eyes and ears open fordetails. Cheryl Starling

October’s BirthdaysJoan Layson 10/11Teresa Irelan 10/15Robert Barr 10/21Patricia Cheney 10/21Mildred Stirrett 10/23Marybeth Heipertz 10 /26Doris Bacon 10/30Isabel Allen 10/31Peggy Williams 10/31

Neal & Doris Hamiliton10/20

Positive Thought“The world is full of

wonderful things you haven’tseen yet. Don’t ever give up onthe chance of seeing them.” —J.K. Rowling

Logic ProblemMax and Cheryl bought some

pumpkins at the farmers’market. If Max gives Cheryl oneof his pumpkins, they will eachhave the same number ofpumpkins. But if Cheryl givesMax a pumpkin, Max will havetwice as many pumpkins asCheryl. How many pumpkinsdo they each have?

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While the Wind Blew . . .Our resident pianist, Connie,

back from rehab, treatedresidents and guests to amagnificent debut concert. TheActivity Department furnishedhors d’oeuvres and wine,making the occasion even morespecial. Many suchextemporaneous activitiesoccurred during the storm.Special thanks to MarketingDirector Lindsey Rodriguez for asuper job coordinating specialevents to entertain the residentsand our many visitors.

At Karaoke in the Pub,Denise, Lindsey and E.D.Fredsall demonstrated ‘how toget down’.

(Answer to Logic Problem onpage 6: Max has seven pumpkins,and Cheryl has five pumpkins.)

The Great Cloister LaborDay Cook-In

As we celebrated Labor Dayinside, the wind began to pickup outside as Dorian slowlycrept up. That did not stop us!The bigger the storm, the greaterthe guest list grew as more than100 evacuees arrived to ride outDorian with us. The staff workedhard and saved the day. Thankyou Chef!!! Cheryl Starling

For the duration of theinclement weather, all mealswere served in the lobby.

Shamaria and Wendy enticingguests with their wares in the icecream freezer brought out intothe lobby. Thank you all foryour hard work. B. E. Connor

Our annual waffle breakfastwas a success and fun was has byall. It was time for a morningnap after such a big breakfast.

AACCurrent Atrium Advisory

Council’s Betty Lennon isdiligently working on thereorganization of the AtriumCouncil. Stay tuned. BarbaraE. Connor

Hold Your Cards ...We Have a Bingo!

That’s right, we have bingotwice and week! Come join thefun. It’s a great opportunity tohave a good time with yourfriends and neighbors, and youjust might win a prize! Bringyour good-luck charms and takea seat next to our other bingofanatics. Cheryl Starling

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