your life is your message to the world make sure
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611 W. COUNTY LINE ROAD S. FORT WAYNE, IN 46814 (260) 625-4025
Executive Director
Tammy Denlinger
Director of Community Relations
Chelsea Winter
Director of Food Services
Jeremy Perkins
Environmental Service Director
Bryan Beck
Keepsake Village Wellness Director Lana Norris
Senior Living Activity Director Emylu Osos
Keepsake Village Activity Director Jackie Toran
Wellness Aide Shannon Case
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Page 2 Introduction
Live More
Page 3 Senior Living Calendar
Highlights
Pages 4 & 5 Activity Calendar
Page 6 & 7 A note from Home Office
Keepsake Village
JANUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER
Your life is your message to the world make sure !
RESIDENT Eileen D. 1/3 Jim E. 1/3 Al B. 1/4 Sharon A. 1/6 Dorothy B. 1/14 Ester S. 1/14 Irmgard R. 1/22 Karl W. 1/22 Ella O. 1/23 Winnie H. 1/25
STAFF Brenda K. 1/1 Hailey S. 1/15 Verrika M. 1/16 Tamika M. 1/17
Robert K. Laurence C.
I’M SO GLAD TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE’S OCTOBER
YEAR’S END IS NEITHER AN END NOR A BEGINNING BUT AN ONGOING PROCESS
TO GAIN ALL OF THE WISDOM THAT EXPERIENCE INSTILLS IN US
CHEERS TO GOOD FRIENDS!
STUDIES DURING SOCIAL HOUR SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS WITH OUR RESIDENT WINNIE WHILE HER DAUGHTER JANICE ACCOMPANIES ON THE VIOLIN ~ PRICELESS
I was born and raised in Warsaw, Indiana. I began taking vocational Culinary training in at Warsaw High School and started working in restaurants at the age of 15. I Attended Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky for Culinary Arts and Professional Catering and Graduated top 10 in my class. During College I held an internship at the Brown Hotel, a Historic 4 Diamond Hotel, and held a posi-tion as a personal chef for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, during his visits to the United States. After Culinary School I moved home to Indiana and became the Execu-tive Chef at Spikes Beach Grill & Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar in Warsaw IN. My most recent posi-tion was Executive Chef for Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw, IN. Other facts I have been cooking since I was about 7 years old and was taught from my mom and grandmother I have 2 sisters and 1 brother I have a dog named Annabelle she is a coonhound/beagle mix.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING OUR CONTRIBUTION TO DECK
THE HEARTH FINAL TOUCH BEFORE OUR
CHRISTMAS PARTY
BAND CLASS
KEEPING UP WITH THE KEEPSAKES
THE ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO WISH
EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
IS IT THE “POST-HOLIDAY BLUES” OR NOT? By: Janet L. Haynes, RN Vice President of Clinical Services As the New Year rapidly approaches, do you find yourself thinking of a New Year’s Resolution? Re-flecting on the previous year and the change(s) that has occurred? Do these feelings start making you emotional or depressed? Do you find that after the hustle, bustle and visits of Holiday Merry Making that you feel a social void or aloneness and isolation? Then I will let you know that you are not alone. It is true that about 20% of older adults do have significant depression. There is little doubt that poor health, chronic pain, the loss of friends and/or loved ones will contribute to that depression. How-ever, depression for older adults will manifest as bodily symptoms and complaints such as sleep dis-turbances, loss of appetite, and fatigue. If you have arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, a stroke, or cancer, you are at a greater risk for depression. There is also a higher risk if you have lost your spouse, significant other, friend, or are a caregiver to someone ill. So, what can you do?
Know your risk factors for developing depression Recognize the feelings you may be experiencing and vocalize them to close family, friends, or
your nurse Seek out someone in our Wellness Departments to talk about how you are feeling and fur-
ther steps we can take together Maintain regular medical appointments with your physicians Maintain your medication regime as your physician advises Join in the scheduled Activity program within your Hearth Community
As the 2016 calendar year closes and we start making a New Year’s resolution, why not make it small, consistent, and obtainable? Embrace and welcome your new neighbors to our Hearth commu-nity and join at least one activity a day that is not a meal to help avoid these “Post-Holiday Blues.”
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Welcome to 2017 Activity calendar highlights are…. January 2nd at 1:30 Manna Hearing will be in the Johnny Appleseed Café to check you hearing aids if you have any issues or questions. January 3rd and January 24th in the dining room Sandra Fennig will be performing for us. Theatre Thursday 1:00 in the Theatre January 5th – “Annie’s Point” starring Betty White January 12th – “And So it Goes” starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton January 26th – “The American President” starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen and Michael J. Fox January 6th we’re starting a new activity called “And God said…Let There Be Laughter”. This is a book of Humorous & Inspiring Stories, Quotes and Quips. Our hopes are that this activity will make your heart warm and smile. This will be held every Friday at 12:45 in the Activity Room. January 9th and 23rd – Visiting Dogs at 2:00 in the Activity Room January 10th – 3:00 in the Activity Room our Resident Council Meeting. For this meeting if you bring a neighbor to the meeting you and your friend will be entered into a raffle to win a prize. January 16th at 3:00 in the Activity Room “Tea Time With Tammy”. This is always a fun way to get to know Tammy and for Tammy to get to know you all better. January 19th at 12:45 in the Activity Room we’ll be celebrating “National Popcorn Day”. Please come to see what this is all about !!! January 23rd at 3:00 in the Activity Room is Food Committee Meeting. January 30th Food Demo ~ I’m anxious to see what fun thing Jeremy has in store for us. January 31st Celebrating January Birthdays during Social Hour at 4:00 in Johnny Appleseed Café. As always we hope you have a good month and if there’s anything you’d like to do please let us know. Thanks and sincerely ~ Emylu and the Activity Staff
