M nth - Hidden Meadows on the Ridge

HIDDEN MEADOWS
on the ridge
340 Farmers Lane • Sellersville, PA 18960
Hidden Meadows P: 215-257-6701 • The Laurels P: 267-429-3931
February 2015
Resident
of the
M nth
Gladys Hildebrandt
Unfortunately, by the time the newsletter was
submitted, Gladys had passed away. We still felt
she should be honored as the resident of the
month at The Laurels. We will all miss her!!! We
love you, Gladys!
Gladys was born Feb. 23, 1942, at
Quakertown Hospital and grew up in Perkasie,
PA. She got married to Carl Hildebrandt in June
1969 and lived on Ridge Road in Perkasie, PA.
After briefly working in a pants factory in
Quakertown, she moved on to work along with
Carl at Fretz Enterprise in Souderton, PA, as an
RV trailer detailer. Years later, Gladys and Carl
decided to move to Florida and make it their
permanent residence. Together, they went on
numerous cruises and traveled to many places
with close friends.
They both enjoyed their home and years in
Florida, but after the passing of her husband on
Dec. 30, 2013, she decided to move back to PA
to be closer to her family. She lived briefly in
Saucon Valley, which is near Hellertown, PA,
and then to Hidden Meadows, The Laurels.
She loved her new home at The Laurels and
always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed
painting, coloring, bingo, music, parties and
outings. She was a huge MICKEY MOUSE FAN!!
Campus Directors
Eric Chelton
Melissa Earl
Danielle Owler
Tim Albertson
Albert Grove
Connie Renn
Joan Allen
Kelly Hayes
Brenda Shaw
Vicki Weaver
Executive Director - Laurels
Executive Director - Hidden Meadows
Director of Wellness
Director of Dietary
Environmental Services Director
Marketing Director
Activity Director - Laurels
Activity Director - Hidden Meadows
Business Office Manager -HMOR
Office Manager - Laurels
A Note From the Executive Directors
Greetings in this New Year! We hope that your
holidays were safe and joyous with your family
members. In the coming months, you are going to be
invited to several events at your respective loved ones’
communities. One important event that I would like to
draw your attention to is the Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group.
This group is starting on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 4 p.m.
and will run each month on the fourth Thursday of the
month. This group is open to anyone—both family
member and friend from the community—who might
have a loved one who is experiencing or starting to
experience the signs of dementia. We hope that you
will take advantage of a time to talk and fellowship
with others who are on this road with you.
As always, if you should have any questions from an
administrative end, please know that Eric and Melissa’s
doors are always open for you. We welcome time to
talk with you about anything going on with your
loved one.
Thank you!
Hidden Meadows
Highlights
Happy
Birthday
Birthdays at Hidden
Meadows
2/6 Charlotte Meyers
2/7 Linda Fenimore
2/8 Betty Gaskill
2/18 Catherine Hangey
2/24 Joan Schild
Out &
About
Hidden Meadows Trips
2/6 Shopping Trip 10 a.m.
Target
2/12 Scenic Drive 10 a.m.
2/19 Lunch Out 10:30 a.m.
2/27 Shopping Trip 10 a.m.
Care n’ Share
Hidden Meadows
New Resident
Mildred Roman
Mildred “Millie” Roman
raised her family in
Plumsteadville. She worked in a
law office for 15 years in
Perkasie. Teaching a sewing class
at the 4-H Club was one of her
favorite pastimes. She loves
watching the Hallmark and
Lifetime Channels, as well as
doing word searches.
Soup Fundraiser
During the winter months,
our culinary department will
create two delicious soups and
offer them for sale with all
proceeds going to the
Alzheimer’s Association. All
soup must be ordered and
paid in advance at the
Business Office of either
building. The deadline for
February is Monday the 16th.
The soup is available on the
third Wednesday. Big thanks
to Tim Albertson, our
Culinary Director, who is
spearheading this project. Our
hope is to present a check to
the Alzheimer’s Association,
and we need your help to
exceed the $1,000 mark.
Friends and Family
Program
The best form of praise is
suggesting our name to a
friend or neighbor who may
have interest in exploring
senior living communities. In
appreciation for referrals
received from families, we have
instituted a rent credit for our
current residents when a
referral results in a new
admission. This program
began Jan. 1. For details of
how your loved one can receive
a one-time $1,000 reduction
off their next month’s rent,
please contact the Marketing
Department.
Scarves for Charity
On Monday, Jan. 19, the
residents of Hidden Meadows
helped create 20 fleece scarves.
These will be donated to FISH,
the Pennridge Food Bank. FISH
is our local charity that
contributes food and clothing to
those in need. Thank you to all
who helped out.
Making a blanket to be donated.
Banish Winter Blahs
Banish the winter blahs with
a dose of natural light. When
sunlight hits the eye’s retina, it
boosts the body’s levels of
serotonin, which balances your
mood. If cold weather keeps you
indoors, get some sun by
opening up room blinds, and sit
near windows whenever
possible.
HAPPENINGS AT
THE LAURELS
Birthdays at the Laurels
2/07/33
2/23/23
Lillian Ellinger
Gladys Hildebrandt
Valentine’s Day
King & Queen
The Laurels will be having a
Valentine’s Day Party on Friday,
Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. in The
Hallows. We will be crowning
our King and Queen residents
and having special refreshments
for the occasion. So don’t forget
to vote. The ballot box will be in
the Club House (activity room).
We will also be entertained by
the Toad Creek Ramblers for
this event.
Out &
About
TRIPS AT THE LAURELS
See Calendar for Times
Feb. 3
Feb. 10
Feb. 17
Feb. 24
Country Bus Ride
Evening Dinner Trip
Lunch Trip to A&W R
Country Bus Ride
Shadow Boxes
We are asking family
members to remember to bring
in pictures to do the shadow box
outside each of the residents’
rooms here at The Laurels. The
Activity staff will work with each
resident to finish the shadow
box. This is a great way for each
of our residents to recognize
their rooms.
Meet Miss Lollipop
Caregivers’ Support
Group
Hope you can join us this
month for our caregivers’
meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26,
at 4 p.m. at The Laurels of
Hidden Meadows. This is open
to the greater community, so we
encourage you to invite a friend.
Take-home supper will be
provided. RSVP with Vicki at
Laurels at 267-429-3931.
NEW RESIDENTS AT
THE LAURELS
“Anything is good if it’s
made of chocolate.” —
Jo Brand
Vestilla Murray - D7B
Esther Saylor - D7A
Allen “Skip” Dorn - D3
Darwin Alderfer - D4
Jean Detweiler - D6
Allan Smith - B6
Miss Lolly, for short, is owned
by Jacqueline Kelly, one of our
newest residents here at The
Laurels. Lolly stays here with us
and everyone helps take care
of her.
We are encouraging staff,
families and friends to bring
your pet in for Pet Therapy. The
residents on the campus love
animals. They bring a smile to
everyone’s face. Please make
sure that your pet is up to date
with its vaccines and they have a
good temperament to be around
our residents.
Special Themed Months
Each month, Hidden
Meadows and The Laurels are
going to have a theme with a
noon dinner and party to
celebrate. For February, we will
be celebrating Chinese New
Year on Feb. 19 with a dinner at
noon and a party at 2 p.m.
Come join the fun!!
Arrow
Candy
Card
Cupid
February
Flowers
Friends
Groundhog
Heart
Hug
Kiss
Love
Red
Roses
Sweet
Valentine
Estate Planning 101
Back by popular demand, Attorney Peter Gilbert will present a
program on how you can protect your assets for retirement and
future care. Discover how to reduce taxes and unnecessary probate
costs. This interactive workshop offers the opportunity to ask a
legal expert questions about saving money and uncovering
possible benefits available to you and your loved ones. Join us on
Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Hidden Meadows on
the Ridge. Seating is limited, so RSVP with Marketing/Admissions
Staff by 2/9/15.
Byers’ Choice
The residents at Hidden Meadows and The Laurels were able to
take a trip to see all the wonderful handcrafted carolers at Byers’
Choice located in Chalfont, PA. Handmade in Pennsylvania, these
caroler figurines are a handcrafted Christmas tradition. They are
treasured not only as holiday collectibles but for the way they
represent a simpler time and way of life. Here you’ll find figurines
from Santas to Thanksgiving pieces, and houses to special
collections.
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