November 2015 - Marquette Manor
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November 2015 - Marquette Manor
arquette irror honor November 2015 of the FREE SACRIFICE Land FREEDOM Liberty VETERANS Home & COURAGE BRAVE VICTORY AMERICA SERVICE THANK YOU November 2015 3 Amenities 4 Lectures 5 Discussions 6 Campus Events 7 Lead Article continued 8 Excursions 9 Knife & Fork 9 Night at the Movies 10 Health & Fitness 12 Hobbies 13 Religion 14 Pictures 15 Pictures 16 Staff/History Programs and events marked with a require registration (beginning the 26th of each month) in the Programs, Events and Transportation Book located in the Resident Business Center. MILITARY HUMANE RELIEF SERVICE By Davy Kneessy Seoul—At 1700 hours, 13 August 1954, my unit, the 37th Preventive Medicine Company, was alerted to recall its dispersed elements to move on 24 hours notice with TO&E gear. Confirmation at 2330 was an order to move by air to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). That country was being ravaged by extreme flooding of the Bramaputra, Ganges and Meghna Rivers, all of which terminate in the Ganges Delta (then the Bay of Bengali). The 37th, augmented by 80 additional enlisted medics and two field grade physicians (for technical advice and coordination), now called the “American Medical Unit,” was moved by five C-124 Globemasters. The first departed 0230, 15 August (33 hours after the initial alert!). By 1200, 18 August, all planes were in Dacca, having stopped in Japan, Iwo Jima, Clark Field (in the Philippines) and Bangkok. We learned that our primary mission was to assist in a massive cholera inoculation program among the population (a change from our normal mission of environmental control). Forty teams were used in the operation. Each team had two American medics, two Pakistan army nursing orderlies, one literate Pakistan enlisted record keeper and one local army provost. Phase one in the Dacca (capital) and Narayanganj (jute center) population centers employed 25 and 15 mobile teams, respectively. The latter group living on river boats. Phase one began on the 21st and continued until the 28th. (continued, page 7, Humane) MEMORY SCREENING INSIGHT By Tom and Ann Lunsford National Memory Screening Day is yet another service that Marquette offers to enable us to be more proactive about our health. We both took advantage of this opportunity last year and plan to do so again this year. It’s a simple test, involving 5 or 6 questions and takes very little of your time. Our tests and the scoring were entirely confidential (you are given a number—not a name) and there is absolutely no follow-up. With the results we were given, we were able to do (continued, page 11, Memory) 3 THE CORNER SHOPPE TECH TALK BY MIKE CHESTER BY MARION HARCOURT Wake up! The Holiday Season is upon us. In the spirit of the season, The Corner Shoppe is offering some very special holiday items. The Shoppe is now offering the creative work of Cheryl Sparks (Cottage 2435A). She creates beautiful fabric banners on which those attractive holiday greeting cards you receive can be displayed for all to enjoy. Just in time for the holiday season, The Shoppe is offering the unique and colorful handcrafted Chain Maille jewelry fabricated by Linda and then gift-boxed and bowed. Who is Linda? She happens to be the daughter of our June Hess (4309). You never heard of Chain Maille jewelry? Then, come visit The Corner Shoppe and we’ll tell you all about it. While you are at The Shoppe, take a look at the wonderful selection of holiday greeting cards offered. If you plan to send out some holiday cards this year, now is a good time to select them. These cards are selected especially for Marquette residents, so they get picked-over, quickly. Remember that The Shoppe also has stamps and other mailing necessities that you may need. While you are here, check out what we carry in the way of sundries, both medicinal and otherwise. That may some day save you an unnecessary trip to a nearby store. Before you leave, treat yourself to one of the delicious and traditional candy bars—the kind you grew up with. I always find something rewarding, refreshing and reassuring in a Snickers bar! Should you upgrade to Windows 10? If you have Win 7 or 8, it is free until next July. Pros: The “start” button, which disappeared in the disastrous Windows 8, is back. One commentator said, “it’s almost funny how relieving that is.” The Download and Install (two different actions) are easy. The programs you have, like your email, Quicken and Word, will work just fine. Internet Explorer has been replaced by Edge, which reviewers seem to like. There is a voice controlled ’Personal Assistant’ named Cortana, sort of like Siri for the Apple, only better. They have bridged the technology for touch and non-touch devices, so the same Operating System (OS) will serve your desktop, laptop and phone. Nice (like Apple)! Windows welcomes the development of Apps (Applications) which they have discouraged in the past. Facial Recognition. They SEE you, so you don’t have to enter those passwords. Updates are automatic, whether you want them or not which is probably a good thing. Cons: There are always bugs. You just don’t know. At our level of use they are probably ok. In the middle of October, Microsoft began aggressively intruding on your computers. Either you upgrade or they won’t upgrade security patches on Win 7. That is not ok. There is no ’correct’ answer. Mac, anyone? THE LIBRARY BOOKSHELF You will all be happy to hear that the Library Committee has ordered 14 new books—they should be here by the time you get this message! Half are fiction and half, non-fiction. There will be some in large print and audio cd. I’d like to mention a few that you will want to explore. One is Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon. The story illustrates the further adventures of Dooley Kavanaugh and his family, which will be fun to follow. In the non-fiction column is Four-Legged Miracles by Brad and Sherry Hansen Steiger. Read heartwarming tales of lost dogs’ journeys home. The stories are true, some are tear-jerkers, some will make you laugh aloud! Also, check out author and surgeon Atul Gawande’s #1 New York Times bestseller from 2014: Being Mortal. The book profiles medicine, the inescapable realities of aging and what matters in the end. Good reading! Amenities BY SALLY PECK 4 A T THE P ODIUM : I NDIANA M ILITARY H ISTORY Wednesday, November 4 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Retired Brigadier General J. Stewart Goodwin, Executive Director of the Indiana War Memorial Commission, shares stories of Indiana’s military past. Indiana has the most war memorials of any state (including Washington, D.C.)! As a historian, he will share his research and answer any questions the audience may have. Save the date! Y OUR G OURMET G IRLFRIENDS P RESENT H OLIDAY G IFTS FROM K ITCHEN THE Tuesday, November 17 1:30 pm Foundation Hall Season’s cravings! Pam and Jan return with fun demonstrations for holiday decorations, simple recipes and crafts to make as gifts. You will receive a booklet which includes all the recipes, directions and gift tags for everything presented. Mark your calendar for a jolly good time! M ARQUETTE M ANOR F OUNDATION P RESENTS AN I NCOME AND E STATE T AXES P RESENTATION Tuesday, November 10 1:30 pm Foundation Hall Are you confused or in a fog regarding 2015 or 2016 taxes and estates? Circle your calendar for this date and time! The Marquette Manor Foundation Board of Directors will offer a short presentation with time for questions and answers. Submit your rsvp and questions for consideration ahead of time to Mike McGinley (524-6544). W ELLNESS S ERIES : S ERVING Y OURSELF W HILE C ARING FOR O THERS Lectures Wednesday, November 18 2:00 pm MAC Aerobic Studio Caregivers come in all sizes, shapes, genders and ethnicities! They often have one thing in common: they are usually not prepared for this new role. When it comes to finding help, many caregivers do not know where to turn. Diane Bratten, Director of Social Services, leads our discussion about caregiver support and why it is so important for the caregiver to take care of their own needs, too. 5 C OFFEE C LIPS AND C ONVERSATION W OMEN ON THE H OMEFRONT Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19 10:30 am 5th Floor Card Room Monday, November 23 1:30 pm Foundation Hall Just clip an article of interest to you from a current newspaper. Grab a cup’a. Then join the table for 45 minutes of friendly conversation. One person reads his/her article aloud and discussion follows. Then another article is read. Only requirements… a curious mind, a desire to discuss current events, an eagerness to talk, listen and respect other points of view. Many women had two roles during WWII: the traditional homemaker and as active participants in industry, agriculture, civil defense and community welfare. Relive and reminisce a time of varied service from those who stayed at home with your Marquette neighbors and friends. B OOK R EVIEW Tuesday, November 24 10:00 am 2nd Floor Card Room C ONTEMPORARY I SSUES Monday, November 9 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Join in the discussion! Everyone is welcome to attend! Marquette resident, Barbara Furlow, will moderate. This month’s title is Michael Shaara’s Killer Angels. This classic, historical novel of the Civil War won the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. To obtain a copy of the book, contact Larry Treadwell (872-0859) or Charlotte Chadwick (492-9995). C AREGIVERS S UPPORT G ROUP Monday, November 30 1:30 pm Board Room Tuesday, November 10 (no meeting November 24) 1:15 pm 4th Floor Card Room Join the poetry lovers at our next meeting to explore the beauty of autumn through the eyes of some of the best known poets. Robert Louis Stevenson’s Autumn Fires, William Butler Yeats’ The Wild Swans at Coole, Carl Sandburg’s Autumn Movement, Robert Frost’s October, Walt Whitman’s A Carole of Harvest for 1864, Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Ode to the West Wind, just to name a few who have penned lines praising autumn. All are welcome. Bring poems to share with the group or come just to listen as we read. Questions? Call Margaret Simpson, 251-6976. Marquette Social Worker, Diane Bratten, will lead an open group discussion with residents who are also caregivers. Share your experiences and learn new ways to cope. Discussions P OET ’ S C ORNER 6 Resident Association Meeting Tuesday, November 10 10:00 am Foundation Hall You may also watch Channel 91 on your home television. (Cable Users Only) V ETERANS D AY P ROGRAM Wednesday, November 11 1:30 pm Foundation Hall Everyone is invited to participate in a service to honor our Marquette war veterans. Prelude and service music provided by Greg Gibson. Featured speaker will be Reverend Glenn McDonald (son of Marquette residents Wick and Jean McDonald). His keynote presentation: Turning Points: Decisions That Changed the Course of WWII. L IBRARY H OLIDAY B OOK S ALE P AVILION B AZAAR Tuesday, November 10 9:00 am-Noon Fireside Grille Lobby Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13 9:00 am-4:00 pm Pavilion Activities Room Looking for a last-minute gift? The Marquette Library will offer hardcovers, paperbacks, cds and dvds at bargain prices. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts! Choose from handmade to garage sale items. Enjoy homemade brownies and caramel puffed corn while you shop. All proceeds will provide for future programming in Assisted Living. D AY TO H ONOR Monday, November 16 1:30 pm Foundation Hall Campus Events Residents, staff and families of the deceased are welcome to come together to remember those Marquette residents who have passed since June, 2015. TGIF Friday, November 13 4:30 pm Foundation Hall Marquette resident and star accordionist Fred Hecker returns! Enjoy music, hors d’oeuvres and friendly conversation! H ARMONIE O PERA C LUB Saturday, November 21 1:00 pm Foundation Hall Selections from Donizetti’s Don Pasquale will be featured by the club’s singers. 7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 The planes departed at 1300 and 1500 arrived at K-16 (Seoul) at 2215, 23 September, completing 39 days away from the Eighth Army Area. Job well done! Total inoculations given during the first phase: 284,897! After a brief rest, phase two began on 31 August. Thirty-seven of the teams were sent to outlying Provinces. Teams were allotted to towns based on populations. Fifteen centers were grouped into four sectors overseen by one Pakistan medical officer and one American officer. Due to the widespread flooding, transportation was a problem. All forms of transport were used (including two H-19B helicopters). These helicopters were used for the distribution of mail, rations and additional medical supplies. With some teams totally isolated 200 or more miles from Dacca, the helicopters were a pivotal part of the team. U NLOADING RELIEF SUPPLIES . 1 ST L T . A. D. K NEESSY C OMMANDED THE 37 TH Operations ran from 2 September through the 18th. T HIS OPERATION . Total inoculations for phase two: 581,811! Over 25,000 individuals also received some form of medical treatment. DURING Return of the mission was started on 21 September. Sufficient number of C-124s were not available so movement was by one C-124 and a C-54, T HE 37 TH OFFICERS AND 11 necessitating leaving vehicles AMBULANCE OFFICERS POSING and most of the heavy BEFORE DINNER . equipment behind. In retrospect, this saga says very much about the resilient G.I. in this era. The 80 enlisted men added to the unit had never met the officers before boarding planes. Although sufficient canned rations were brought—cooks learned to prepare sides of goat, duck eggs and live chickens for a fresh break. Individual medics, in isolated locations, paired with Pakistan military of a different race, language (though some spoke the “King’s” English), nationality and customs. The unit (and field teams) had no available hospitalization resources (heat stress and moth rash were two common complaints). The length of the mission was unknown on arrival! Driving on the wrong side was crazy—but only one vehicle accident! For those who participated, the mission was a revelation— this small group of men had actually been the “tip” of American power providing help without any concern for reciprocity—there were people elsewhere who had needs we didn’t understand, but would care about—we were all in this together! 60 years later we still are! Lead Article H UMANE , 8 L UNCH O UTING /E DINBURGH O UTLETS S HOPPING T RIP Thursday, November 5 Bus leaves 10:00 am Many stores to shop! Have lunch at Ruby Tuesday, first, then it’s off to the mall! M OVIE O UTING —B RIDGE (2015, PG-13) OF S PIES Friday, November 13 Time TBA/Theatre TBA During the cold war, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers, after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, his only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan (Tom Hanks). Recruited to negotiate Powers’ release through a prisoner exchange, Donovan boards a plane to Berlin hoping to win the young man’s freedom. L UNCH O UTING —H OLLYHOCK H ILL R ESTAURANT Friday, November 20 Bus leaves 11:15 am Excursions An Indianapolis tradition in family-style dining since 1928! While known for fried chicken, the restaurant offers steaks and seafood, too. Enjoy the experience of a country homestead from a bygone era! 9 S UNDAY B RUNCH U NBROKEN Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30 am—3:00 pm Legacy Dining Room (2014, PG-13) Saturday, November 7 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Reservations (524-6549) are a must! After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends 45 days in a raft before being caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. E ARLY B IRD S PECIAL Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 4:30 pm—5:30 pm Legacy Dining Room T HE I MITATION G AME Enjoy a catfish dinner: a main course with all the fixin’s! Call 524-6549 for reservations. (2014, PG-13) Saturday, November 14 7:00 pm Foundation Hall L OBSTER N IGHT ! Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing is recruited to crack Nazi codes during WWII. His team succeeds and are heroes. Then, in 1952, he is arrested on indecency charges which change his life forever. Wednesday, November 4 4:00 pm Legacy Dining Room Reservations required. Please call 524-6549. T HE W OMAN IN G OLD B IRTHDAY D INNER Saturday, November 21 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Residents with a birthday in November are invited to the complimentary Birthday Dinner. A spouse is also welcome; his or her dinner will be charged to food account. Please make your reservation no later than November 7th by calling 524-6549. Due to space limitations, only residents with November birthdays, please. Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, an elderly Jewish woman attempts to reclaim family possessions seized by the Nazis. T HANKSGIVING B UFFET ! Thursday, November 26 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm Legacy Dining Room Reservations (524-6549) are mandatory. Knife & Fork Tuesday, November 10 5:00 pm Legacy Dining Room A NNE F RANK R EMEMBERED (1995, D OCUMENTARY , PG) Saturday, November 28 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Academy award-winning documentary about Anne Frank and her family and the people who risked death to shelter and protect them in hiding. Night at the Movies (2015, PG-13) 3:00p 2:30p 2:00p 1:30p 12:00p 11:30a 11:00a 10:30a 10:00a 9:30a 9:00a 2-2:45 pm Linda Gentle Yoga Core Crunch 11-11:45 am Janet Core Crunch 11-11:30 am Balance Rachel Balance Cara 11-11:30 am 10-10:45 am 10-10:45 am Gentle Pilates Rachel Rachel 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am 9-9:45 am Rachel 2-2:45 pm Janet Active Older Adults (AoA) 11-11:30 am Linda Balance & Breathe 10-10:45 am Linda Core Crunch 11-11:30 am Balance Rachel 10-10:45 am Janet Gentle Aqua Aqua Total Fit Yoga Strength Cara Cara Janet Aqua Total Fit Cardio Step Cardio Step FRI Aqua Strength THUR Medium WED Low TUES Intensity of Class: Aqua Total Fit MON Health & Fitness Janet 10-10:45 am Active Older Adults (AoA) SAT High 10 11 M EMORY , CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 with them what we chose and could decide whether we wanted to share them with our doctor. As we have watched several close friends develop dementia over the years, we have seen how early diagnosis and treatment delays the worsening of their symptoms and gets them appropriate resources more quickly. If this simple test can point us towards seeking further medical advice, we will be forever grateful. T HE D AKIM C OMPUTER ! In an effort to make available more opportunities to challenge the brain and keep it active, Marquette has the Dakim computer located in the MAC Cove area. With your own account, the Dakim quizzes your long and short-term memory and tailors the provided activities to your individual needs. Interested in trying out the Dakim? Stop by the MAC to get your own account started today. You absolutely do not have to be computer-savvy to enjoy its benefits. T HANKSGIVING C ANCELLATIONS There will be no MAC classes or appointments on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27 due to the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! F LOOR W ARS D AY Wednesday, November 18 All Day MAC Kick-off the holiday season with a one-day challenge—flock to the MAC! On this day, each floor will compete to get the most participation, whether it be in a class or the fitness center, wellness series, lecture, water walking in the pool. Be on the lookout for a colored feather in your mailbox. When you visit the MAC on Floor Wars Day, bring your feather to the MAC front desk. The floor with the highest percentage of participants will receive a treat on Thursday, November 19. N ATIONAL M EMORY S CREENING D AY This is your opportunity to take action and receive a free, confidential memory screening. This screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does not replace a consultation with a physician or other healthcare professional, but is very helpful. A screening can check your memory and other thinking skills and can indicate if you may benefit from a more complete medical visit. The screenings are conducted by qualified healthcare professionals and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please stop by or call the MAC Front Desk (524-6550) if you are interested in a screening. H EALTH S ERVICES Health at Home— Blood Pressure Clinic Tuesdays 8:30-11:00 am MAC Cove Kroger— Ask the Pharmacist Wednesday, November 11 9:00-11:00 am Health & Fitness Friday, November 6 9:00 am-3:30 pm Foundation Hall 12 M AGIC M OMENTS B Y C HARLES H INDERSMAN We are fortunate to live in a community in which there are many residents who have talents and who are willing to share their experiences with their fellow residents. In the past, programs were given on topics such as Wine Appreciation, Mathematics, Art Appreciation, Shakespeare and instruction in the French and Spanish languages. We were entertained by musical programs, plays, clown shows, as well as lectures about famous writers and poets and travelogues (many given by Bill and Lou Stanley). More recently, we were treated to a Minnie Pearl impersonation and the amazing Washburn family. The Goldfarbs related their experience in surviving Hitler’s slave labor camps during World War II and we had an interesting program on women serving during the war. The above listing is representative of the variety of programs presented by our residents. The beat goes on!! In October, five programs featured residents and in December a cast of ten residents will perform the play, Christmas Stars. Hobbies Entertaining and/or educating fellow residents is a form of volunteering. Any resident who has talent or experiences they may wish to share should contact Marilyn Martin. Keep the Marquette tradition of resident entertainment/education alive and well. If you are not currently volunteering in the MAGIC program, but would like to help or if you are currently volunteering and want to do more, please contact Marilyn Martin. There is a complete list of the various activities and programs which constitute volunteering here at Marquette. Our residents help make this a great place to be. Knit for Charity Mondays 1:30 pm LLCR Tech Help Mondays 2:30 pm TC T HE G REENHOUSE D OWN U NDER Thursdays, November 5 and 12 2:00 pm Lower Level Craft Room Plan your gardening strategies and meet the Greenhouse Gang (fellow resident gardening aficionados!). Have a plant that won’t grow? Interested in learning new ideas? This is the place! Weekly Game Board Duplicate Bridge—Tues 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Bingo—Thurs 7:00 pm Lower Level Multipurpose Room From Your Foundation: Your Foundation is thankful for your support! 13 B IBLE S TUDY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Anglican Mass—Sundays 9:30 am, Chapel Discussion will center on the Book of Proverbs. Contact Jaxie Miller (802-9147) for more information. Everyone is welcome! Officiated by Rev. Todd Bragg, Rector of St. Margaret Anglican Church. U NDERSTANDING F AITH T RADITIONS Catholic Mass—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 4 pm, Chapel Communion—Tuesdays, Thursdays 4 pm, Chapel Thanksgiving Day Mass 10 am, Chapel Services offered by Fr. Phil Haslinger and Fr. Clifford Vogelsang. Episcopalian Communion—Thursday, November 19 11 am, Chapel Thank you to the staff from St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Carmel. Jewish Shabbat—Friday, November 20 4:00 pm, LLMPR Service offered by Rabbi Dennis Sasso, Senior Rabbi, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. Protestant Church Service—Sundays 2 pm, Foundation Hall-A Officiated by Rev. Joe Johnson and music provided by Greg Gibson and his guest vocalist. Thursday, November 5 7:00 pm Foundation Hall Guest speakers will explain how their individual faith affects the way they live and the differences between forgiveness and reconciliation. S EEKING THE W AY Friday, November 6 and 20 1:00 pm Lower Level Game Room Pastor Rob Fuquay’s sermons from St. Luke United Methodist Church will be discussed. Contact Barbara Furlow (228-0218) or Priscilla Keenan (459-6040) for more information. G OD IN THE M OVIES Thursday, November 12 6:30 pm Foundation Hall The Visitor (2008, PG-13) is a timely film about love, loss, illegal immigrants and uncaring bureaucrats. A quiet, touching film. Religion Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 2:30 pm 2nd Floor Card Room 14 Alzheimer’s Walk 2015! Pictures Dr. Eugene Helveston shared his telemedicine adventures from around the world (Libya pictured). The smile says it all! Ruth Lollar at Gray’s Cafeteria! “Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble….” (Ruth Tout, Marilyn Fulner, and Jeanne Hill). Anderson Orchard! Jeanette BeMiller, Jo Pratt, Charlotte Chadwick, Melvin and Esther Goldfarb enjoying Linton’s “Disneyland of Garden Centers”! 15 ACTIVE AGING WEEK, 2015! Circle City Sidewalk Stompers Clown Band! Kazoo Band Kickoff with the Stompers! Melvin Goldfarb says, “Prost! Zum Wohl!” at the Oktoberfest celebration! Fred Hecker: The best accordion player this side of the Mississippi! Pictures Goodwill/Gleaners Donations! Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! 28 players/35 pieces—Go! And the winners are Charles Miller, Marion Harcourt, Barbara Furlow, Jaxie Miller! and department Department Director MAC Manager Cara Long MAC Assistant Manager Rachel Huffman Program & Event Coordinator Marilyn Martin Program & Event Assistant Casey Maish 228-2249 524-6517 228-2248 524- Veterans Day 2014 Color Guard: Harry Stone, Jim Kenney, Wayne Campbell, Richard Kent, Charles Miller and Larry Treadwell (not seen).