vanilla times june 2009
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This month, beginning June 15th, our Host/Hostess staff at WatkinsManor will experience a change. They will be joining the Food andNutrition department at Watkins Manor. While their position will stillwork to serve and meet the needs of our residents at meals, theirnew position will help support additional areas of food service. Wefeel this is a good fit for this position and that this change will bestutilize staff in both areas. There will also be a cost savings by com-bining the roles of these two areas. We feel this change will nothave any negative impact on our service to the residents, but an-ticipate some kinks as we work through the transition.
This change is an example of ways we are working to keep ourcost to our residents down without impacting the quality of care weprovide. We have not experienced a rate increase in at AMM/RMMsince October 2007 or at Watkins since January of 2008. Our goalis to always be working to make sure that our residents do not ex-perience rate increases without first looking at our areas of spend-ing. We are thankful, as all staff has been instrumental in workingto identify ways to be cost effective. From turning off unnecessarylighting, to effective menu planning, to taking low census hours, towatching the use of supplies, they certainly have shown their com-mitment. We welcome all suggestions and ideas from you as well.
We are proud of the service we provide in our assisted living com-munities and always working on ways to best serve our residents.Thank you for choosing us. It is our pleasure to serve you.
From Cheryls Desk
Resident Profile: Mae F.
One of the first things you notice about
Mae when you first meet her is her warm
smile. She has developed many friend-
ships in the three years she has resided at
Watkins Manor.
Mae grew up in Winona and graduated
from Winona State Teachers College.
She spent most of her career teaching
4th grade. Mae feels that one of the most clever inventions of the
century is the computer! Oh my, how much schools have changed.
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Inside this issue:
Retirement 2
Humor 3
Edible Tidbits 3
Activity Profile 3
Pictures 4
Directory 4
Beat the HeatAs we age,our bodiesdo not regulate temperture as well as they useto. That puts us at riskfor heat-related illnesseMake sure that you areremembering these tipfor beating the heat.
1. Wear light-colored, light
weight clothing that is loosfitting for air circulation.
2. Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outside, even you are not in the direct suUse sunscreen with an SPof 15 or greater anytime yogo outside.
3. Water is the beverage choice in the summer. Drinwater before outdoor activ
ties and drink water at regular intervals during the day
June 2009 MONTHLY PUBLICATION
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Bunny Bennick, RN, Retires After 37 Years with Winona Health
To view past publications of our newsletter, please visit our website at winonahealth.org and click on News & Publications .
Feature Residentcontinued from page 1Mae enjoys spending her time sewing, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. Mae loves salads, watching
Wheel of Fortune, and her favorite color is blue.
Mae is blessed with 1 son, 1 daughter, and 3 step-children.
When asked what is one of her favorite things at Watkins Manor, she replied, The helpthey are great!.
Thank you, Mae, for choosing Watkins Manor assisted living as your home.
The Gift of a Nurse
God took one pair of angel wings,One halo heart of gold.
Two eyes that hold compassion
For others, young or old.Two hands to offer kindness,Always putting others first...
He wrapped it upWith tender care
And called this gift a "NURSE".~Author Unknown~
37 years of nursing1930 week
19,460,120.4 Minute
1,167,607,224 Second
We were lucky to have yoevery secondyou were with u
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Cartoon Funfrom todaysseniors.comPage 3
Activity Profile:
Oh, Shoot!
Watkins residents alwaysenjoy a challenge andgames so weekly at
Watkins Manor we play adice game called Oh
Shoot.
It is fun, exciting andmakes the participants
laugh a great deal. Thereis always a prize for thewinner and during the
weekly session we havetime for two games.
We have been fortunate thave had a volunteer,
Kayla, from WSU lead ankeep score for the groupbut she will be returninghome for the summer so
Laura, another WSUstudent will be taking ove
the group.
We play on Fridays at1:15, so join us, as we
finish up before theafternoon music
performance. See you
there!
Aprons From the Past
Sandy Erdmann did a
presentation of Aprons
From the Past at Watkin
Manor. Ladies gathered
to view aprons and show
off the ones they have.
Edible Tid Bits
News from Watkins Dining Services
Made to Order Breakfast Tuesday June 9
Family Picnic Thursday June 11
Potato Pancake Eat-In Tuesday June 16
June Grill Out Wednesday June 17 *enjoy root beer floats
Fine Dining at CMH Thursday June 18 for supper
Coca Cola Special Wednesday June 24 for Supper
At the request of some diabetic residents Julie will be bringing in some sugar free
cherry and apple pie to have available for dessert. If anyone has any diabetic
dessert recipes they would like to share with Julie please do so and we can make
them to have available as well. Anita will be sharing a diabetic cookie recipe with
Julie so look for that in the future.
Congratulations to theWATs Movingwinnerfor May: Gladys B.
Way to go!
Next Alzheimers Disease Support Group
Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. ~ CMH-Parkview Conference Room
Topic: Open Discussion & Support ~ For more info. contact Cheryl Krage at 494.7496
Watkins Manor resident E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail your loved one, and Nola will deliver it personally to them
Adith Miller Manor & Roger Metz Manor
Family BBQ
Thursday, June 25th at 4:30 in the garden
This years theme: Patriotic
Happy Fathers Day
to all the fathers on
Sunday, June 21
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Winona Health is proud of its 113-year tradition of serving the healthcare needs of the Winona regional community.
Staff Directory
Mary Miller-Hyland, Administrator
507.457.4335
Cheryl Krage, Manager
507.494.7496
Paula Walter, RN
507.494.7478
Jennifer Ready, Supervisor
507.457.4560
Nancy Slaby, Admin. Secretary
507.494.7400
Nola Skappel, Life Enrichment
507.494.7483
Adith Miller Manor & Roger Metz Manor
Assisted living for memory care
Watkins Manor
Assisted living
TOplantplantplantplantIS TO believebelievebelievebelieveIN TOMORROW
Joan (right) stands next to her friend, Nola, near a very specialgeranium plant. The plant was given to Joans family six years agoas a gift in memory of her daughter, Molly. Joans daughter, Amy,has been taking loving care of it every since. This mother plant hascreated many babies over the years. The mother plant, and a fewof her children, now reside in the garden at Roger Metz Manor and
Adith Miller Manor.
A special thanks for the Dunn family for their generous donations tothe Watkins Manor courtyard. Dick and his wife, Sue, stand aroundnew planters blooming with a beautiful array of flowers sitting atop anew cement patio area. All of this was donated in memory of Dicksbeloved mother, Marie, who resided at Watkins Manor.
(left to right) Dorothy, Gladys, and Roseenjoy spending time in the flower andvegetable beds at Watkins Manor.