January 2016

Monthly Newsletter for Residents, Volunteers, Staff, and Friends
St. Paul’s
Campus Information
Pages 1-10, 18-24
Development
Page 2
The Cornerstone
Page 3
January 2016
Campus Christmas Pageants
For the third year, Sandy Lucas from Humility of Mary Health Partners brought her Christmas Pageant to St. Paul’s. On Dec. 1, residents in The Heritage, The Villas and The Ridgewood
all participated and it was a great day of reflection for all involved as we began the Christmas
season. Sandy, who loves cats, received a blanket adorned with her favorite pet as a gift .
Spiritual Services
Pages 6-7
Movies
Page 10
“Colony Columns”
The Colony News
Page 11
“Heritage Herald”
Heritage News
Page 12
“Ridge Runner”
Ridgewood News
Page 13
“House Chatter”
The Villas News
Pages 14-18
The Villas Menus
Page 15
Volunteers/Auxiliary
Page 20
Without Walls
Page 21
Photo Album
Pages 22-23
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Colony Christmas Service and Dinner
Dec. 8,
2015
When Two Worlds Collide
Generous Donor Supports Programming Between Seniors and College Students
Mary Alice Dean, a resident of The Colony, has a
passion for Thiel College and a passion for St. Paul’s,
where she has made her home since 2000. When given
an opportunity to support both causes, she was eager
to do so and established the Mary Alice Dean Joining
Generations Fund.
“I had been a widow for 10 years, residing happily in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin,” Dean said. “However, my
two children urged me to consider moving closer. My
daughter and her family were in Greenville. I knew
of St. Paul’s through my many visits with them, and a
continuing care community was definitely my choice
when the time came to move.”
As the name suggests, Dean’s gift helps to bridge the
gap between college students and senior citizens in
meaningful and life-changing ways – oftentimes without either party fully realizing that is what is happening.
“The shift in attitudes can be almost imperceptible
or it can be a true ‘ah ha’ moment,” said Director of
Development Diane O’Brien. “Time and again we’ve
seen students and seniors who say they’ve had unexpectedly pleasant interactions. It only requires simply
spending a little quality time together to realize – no
matter the age – people are not all that different. It’s
amazing that Mary Alice
helps makes this possible.
Time will only tell how
far reaching the impact of
her gifts extends.”
“Thiel College is not my
alma mater, but both Linda
and Barry Oman, my
daughter and son-in-law,
are alums and still very
active there on boards and
Mary Alice Dean
committees.” Dean said.
We attend much that goes on there.”
One highly anticipated event that Mary Alice’s fund
supports is the Snowflake Ball, scheduled this year for
Thursday, Jan. 28, in The Villas. The event is attended
by St. Paul’s residents and students from Thiel College.
“The residents and their family members love that it is
a “formal” dress up night,” said Administrative Assistant Robyn Weaver. “They appreciate that the Thiel
students come and genuinely seem to enjoy spending
the time with the residents. The students are very attentive – dancing, making sure the residents have food
and beverage, and taking pictures. They come dressed
up as, well in, suits and ties and beautiful dresses.”
“The Life Enrichment Staff do an outstanding job making sure all residents attending are dressed special, have
makeup and hair done and all wear corsages,” Weaver
added. “It is just a very special evening for all attending.”
In addition to the Snowflake Ball, Dean’s contributions also support equipment and other tools used in
other Joining Generations programming, the transportation of students to St. Paul’s events, paid internships,
and other larger service projects.
Resident Flo Keifer is pictured enjoying the 2014
Snowflake Ball with a Thiel College student.
“I’m sure that many of St. Paul’s residents and friends
could find areas that are special to them and do what
I have done,” said Dean, who is also a member of
St. Paul’s Legacy Society. “However we choose to
support St. Paul’s we are recognizing that it is a very
special place.”
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A full-service restaurant at St. Paul’s
Hours are:
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday
The Cornerstone is located in
The Historic Keifer Building
(across from Greenville Sports Complex)
341 East Jamestown Road, Greenville
To make a reservation, please call
724-589-4500
Ample parking and handicapped access in back.
Cash, credit, debit, gift certificate, resident account.
Alcohol permitted. Bring your own bottle.
Gift certificates available.
Need a special gift?
A gift certificate to The Cornerstone Restaurant
would make a wonderful gift for that special
someone. Members of St. Paul’s Without Walls,
Home Based Services, receive an additional 10%
for every $50 purchased. Call The Cornerstone
at 724-589-4500, or see one of our building
receptionists for a membership form and to
purchase a gift certificate with this special.
Host a special event by calling
Colony Life Enrichment Specialist Mariah Corson
at 724-588-9613, ext. 1212, at least two weeks in advance.
Located in
The KeiferHad
Building
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E. Jamestown
Road,
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Ample parking inand
back and handicapped accessible.
- Lisa Painter, Andover, Ohio
Find us online at
www.lifeatstpauls.org
Cornerstone
Cravings
By Beckie Erwin, St. Paul’s Marketing Specialist
December was a very busy month at The Cornerstone. Parties
and special gatherings for the holidays kept the restaurant filled
for lunch, dinner and even during special hours, too. The Keifer
Building is a lively place - come experience it for yourself!
With many guests come many comments and opinions. A few
months ago, we added comment cards to the check folders. This
gives us a way to hear from our guests on a daily basis and find
out what locations they are coming from, but with the option to
remain anonymous if they wish, offering them the opportunity to
tell us how they really feel.
Almost all of the comments received mention either the great
food or the nice atmosphere. I can honestly tell you that of all the
comment cards in front of me, the only three complaints, if you
can call them that, are “my food was too hot,” “main course came
out too quickly,” and “the dessert was really big. I couldn’t eat
it all.” I’m having trouble finding an actual complaint in there.
People also love the service. Stephen, Kelsey, Rebecca, Kirsten, and Angela receive many nice comments from their guests.
(We like them, too.)
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From left, Chef Adam Hale, Stephen Subasic, Angela Miller,
Rebecca Fagley, Kirsten Hauser, and Kelsey Lane.
A memorable day was Thanksgiving, when the staff served a
full holiday buffet in the restaurant to around 150 people in three
seatings. After I took the photo above during one of the serving
times, the staff received a much-deserved round of applause.
Something else the comment cards are showing us is that
people are dining here from many neighboring areas - Hadley,
Jamestown, Hermitage, Volant, and as far away as Butler, Pittsburgh, Meadville, and Erie, and even several from out of state.
To conclude, my favorite comment comes from 11-year-old
Kaleb Frew of Greenville. You know that young people say it
like they feel it. He writes, “The food is great and I like the atmosphere. I give you an A++!”
It doesn’t get better than an A++.
Until next month ... it’s all good.
Loss Support Group
meets monthly
at St. Paul’s
Family Hospice and Palliative Care, together with the
St. Paul's Community, offer a Coping With Loss support
group. The meetings are always positive, with laughter,
tears, and supportive conversation. Come to share, or
just listen and enjoy a cup of coffee. Make new friends or
network with other participants for ongoing mutual support. No advance registration is needed. St. Paul's residents, families, staff, and the general public are welcome.
The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in The Villas Conference Room at St.
Paul's. For information, contact Jeff Harter at Family Hospice & Palliative Care 724-983-6020 or Robyn Weaver at
St. Paul’s, 724-588-7610, ext. 1173.
November 1 through November 30, 2015
Edna Boynton
Joan Conover
Frieda Gibbens
Thomas Hodge
Barbara Levine
Louise Limber
Mary P. McParland
John Scobbie
James Sheirer
Richard Smith Sr.
Storage Unit Space Available
Rust Colony Square at The Colony includes storage units available for rent.
We ask for a three-month minimum commitment with each rental agreement. Sizes and costs are as follows:
5’10’ - $35 per month
10’10’ - $47 per month
15’ 20’ - $110 per month
(large unit has walk-in door and electric)
Anyone with questions or wishing to rent a storage unit should contact
Rita Clemente at 724-588-7610, ext. 1238.
Views & Voices Magazine
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Guest Meal Costs
2015
The cost of guest meals at all
buildings at St. Paul’s, including
The Villas, The Ridgewood and
The Heritage, are as follows:
Breakfast: Lunch:
Dinner: Holiday meals: Birthday meal: $ 5.00
$ 8.00
$ 7.00
$10.00
$ 8.00
Children 4 and younger are free;
ages 5-11 are half price.
For more information or to make a
reservation, call 724-588-7610.
Respite Stays
The Ridgewood welcomes residents for shortterm respite stays. Respite stays offer caregivers
support by providing a place for their loved ones to
stay while they are away or taking a needed break.
Respite stays include a private apt. and assistance
with daily activities. For more information call
The Ridgewood at 724-588-7610.
Family & Fellowship
on Thanksgiving
Nov. 24, 2016
St. Paul’s dietician promoted to general manager of Dining Services
Jenna Webb, a seven-year employee at St. Paul’s as
for a dietitian. Sometimes people just simply
a clinical dietician, has been named general mandon’t want to learn.”
ager of dining services. Jenna graduated summa
In her new position on campus, Jenna is
cum laude from Youngstown State University
looking forward to continuing to grow in
with a bachelors degree in food and nutrition.
her career and lead the dining department
She enjoys working at St. Paul’s where she has the
on the culture change journey.
opportunity to get to know the residents on a perFrom Canfield, Ohio, she says she is extremesonal level outside of her job duties. “It’s nice to
ly fortunate to have an incredible family at
be able to say ‘hi’ to them every day or make their
home, with fiancé, Kevin, daughter, Kiaya,
day a little brighter,” she said. “It’s also reassuring
and stepchildren, Lauren and AJ. When she
to work for an organizing that’s always looking to
isn’t working, Jenna loves to travel and visit
grow and looking towards the future. The senior
new places, either via day trips, weekend
care industry is forever changing and growing,
trips or vacations. She also enjoys baking and
and I’m proud to work for the best senior comnotes she doesn’t always follow the healthy
munity in the area.”
recipes. Mostly, she just enjoys spending
Serving the dietary needs of the residents at St.
time with her family, with one of her favorite
Jenna Webb
Paul’s can be challenging, she admits. “Balancing
activities being family game night at home.”I’d
resident preferences and satisfaction while also following like to thank the administration of St. Paul’s and Bob Kerin
what’s most appropriate for their medical needs can be a from Sodexo for providing me with this great opportunity at
challenge sometimes,” Jenna explained. “Barriers to lifestyle St. Paul’s,” she said. “I feel my future is very bright and look
change and education are also among the most challenging forward to what the future holds for our department.”
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Spiritual Services
A Word from One of Our Lay Visitors...
“This experience has been so rewarding to me. I know
that as a Lay Minister I am serving others and providing
fellowship, prayer, companionship, and Bible reading. But
I found that by providing all these services to others, I was,
in fact, receiving all that and more for myself! I have met
many wonderful people who have become good friends,
and I have real affection for all of them. The Lord just
opens your heart and mind and you truly feel the satisfaction and joy of serving others for Him. I felt somewhat
inadequate to perform as a Lay Minister when first asked,
but I can now say that the Lord works through you in this
process and uses you to bless others. In that process, you
are truly blessed in return. I am so honored and humbled
to have been given this opportunity.
Students spend day
in service at St. Paul’s
“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for
dishonest gain, but eagerly, nor as being lords over those
entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock, and when
the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of
glory that does not fade away.”
1 Peter 5: 2-4
Nearly 30 junior and senior high school students, Thiel College students and church youth leaders took part in service activities on Saturday, Dec. 5,
as part of a retreat at Thiel called “Rise-Up Together
at Thiel College.”
Members of the group performed a variety
of service projects ranging from helping with bingo
to caroling, decorating in homes of Colony residents and trimming the Chrismon tree in Headland
Friendship Commons in The Villas.
The activities took members of the retreat
to the Villas, The Heritage, including Jones Serenity
Circle, The Ridgewood and The Colony.
Participants enjoyed lunch and conversation
with residents in The Villas, The Heritage and The
Ridgewood.
Those participating offered a variety of positive comments on their experiences and said the especially enjoyed conversing with residents during
lunch.
Pastor Jayne Thompson, campus pastor at
Thiel, said she was pleased with the outcome of the
service opportunities the group had and hopes to
have other opportunities in the future for groups at
Thiel to interact with residents at St. Paul’s.
- Janet Kirk, The Colony
We currently have eight individuals serving as Lay Visitors to 16 residents at St. Paul’s on a weekly to monthly
basis, with some very nice relationships developing as a
result. Our Lay Visitors meet bi-monthly with Pastors Bill
Kirker, Julia Fraser and Glenn Sadler to share stories and
needs. We are grateful for our Lay Visitors and the way
that their ministry enables our Department of Spiritual
Services to extend care to more of our residents on a more
regular basis.
Join Us!
Lay Visitor Training Offered Feb. 22
A second round of Lay Visitor training for new and returning recruits will be led by Pastor Glenn Sadler beginning Monday, February 22, 2016. Individuals interested in
this kind of ministry opportunity are encouraged to speak
with Janet for more information about her experiences or
with Pastor Julia or Pastor Bill.
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A Message from Pastor Bill
How far are we willing to go for Jesus in 2016?
January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany in the liturgical church calendar. It is when we traditionally mark the arrival of the
Magi, even though we believe that it may have taken them up to two years to reach Bethlehem to present their gifts to the
Christ child.
This time reference is based on things like Herod calling for the killing of male children up to 2-years-old in the Bethlehem region and the fact that in Matthew we are told that the Magi came to the house to find the child, so they did not visit
the stable.
But while our Crèches show three men from the east, we have no certainty how many wise men there were, but to travel
such a great distance would involve a great entourage. They told King Herod that they came because they saw the star proclaiming the birth of a new King and they came to worship Him.
Do we consider what was involved in that trip by the Magi? Assembling the needed people and supplies for the journey.
The costs associated with such a trip. The extravagant gifts that were given to the new king. All without knowing specific
details about King Jesus. All of this undertaken because of seeing the star.
We know so much more about the birth of the Son of God. What it means to the world and to each of us. Perhaps as we
prepare for a new year, should we consider how we might better show our love, our respect, our homage to King Jesus? To
what lengths and what expense are we willing to go to have a fresh and greater encounter with Jesus? What are we willing
to risk and what sort of gift might we give Him in the new year.
Above all Jesus seeks the gift of ourselves, and our complete love and devotion to Him and His Father.
May you have a blessed and joyous New Year.
Worship Schedule and Scriptures for December 2016
Worship services are Sundays at 9 a.m. in The Heritage, 10 a.m. in The Villas, 11 a.m. in The Ridgewood.
Watch the 10 a.m. service on TV Channel 126-851.
January 3, 2016
Second Sunday after Christmas Scriptures:
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 147:12-20
Ephesians 1:3-14
John 1:10-18
Pastor Julia Fraser will lead all three worship services.
January 10, 2016
First Sunday after Epiphany
(Baptism of our Lord)
Scriptures:
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
Pastor Bill Kirker will lead all three worship services.
January 17, 2016
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Scriptures:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 36:5-10
I Corinthians 112:1-11 John 2:1-11
Pastor Bill Kirker will lead all three worship services.
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January 24, 2016
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Scriptures:
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
Luke 4:14-21
Pastor Julia Fraser will lead all three worship services.
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Scriptures:
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30
Pastor Bill Kirker will lead all three worship services.
The benefits of massage
Although massage may feel like pure luxury, it also
can be good treatment for what ails you or what ails
your loved one.
Today it is generally accepted that massage provides
relief for pain, muscle tension, and stress. Newer research is probing the benefits of massage for specific
health conditions. The results are considered "preliminary." But there is evidence that massage can play a positive role in the management of arthritis, blood pressure, cancer, and depression.
Community Effort
St. Paul’s Pastor Bill Kirker delivered these items to assist
in a community Thanksgiving dinner. St. Paul’s residents
and dining services combined to donate 38 dozen rolls
and 12 pies in a variety of flavors to help The Bent Fork in
Greenville and Greenville Area Christian Ministers Association provide a free Thanksgiving meal to more than
100 people.
You might consider getting a massage on your next
respite break. You might also consider its value for your
loved one. Note that massage is NOT advised for individuals with bone fractures or bones that are brittle
(from osteoporosis), open wounds (from cuts, burns,
skin conditions), a tendency to bruise or bleed, blood
clots in deep veins.
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Also, care must be taken to avoid massaging tissue
that is sensitive because of a tumor or cancer treatment.
Even if none of these conditions is present, check with
the primary care provider before scheduling a massage.
Do you Facebook? Find us by searching for St Pauls
Continuing Care Community (no periods or apostrophe).
There you will find regular updates on our activities, events
and resident life.
Please help us share the good news at St. Paul’s with
your friends and neighbors! Be sure to “like” our page
(not just our posts) and “share” our news on your personal
Facebook page. “Invite” your friends and family to like
our page, too!
A few tips are offered for finding the right massage
provider. Ask about:
• training and licensure: Massage is typically done by
a licensed massage therapist. Licensing ensures he
or she has had thorough training. Some physical
therapists and occupational therapists also do massage.
• years of experience: How many years have they
been practicing? Do they work on many people
with your/your loved one’s condition?
• daily schedule: You want a therapist who is not worn
out! Anyone doing more than six hours of massage
a day can’t be at his or her best.
Transportation
Reminder
In order to be better served by our Transportation
Department, please let the receptionist know of your needs
preferably 48 hours in advance. We ask that all residents
be ready and waiting in the lobby 30 minutes before their
appointment time unless otherwise notified.
Each pink Appointment Reminder Slip has this same
request noted on the bottom of the paper as a reminder.
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From the
Green Committee
AmazonSmile benefits St. Paul’s
Do you shop online at
Amazon.com? Now you can
make your money support a
great mission!
Customers of Amazon.
com can make purchases through AmazonSmile and
designate St. Paul’s as your charity of choice. AmazonSmile
Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of qualified items to the organization you choose. To give it a try,
simply type in your Internet browser: smile.amazon.com,
log in to your account as usual, select “St Paul Homes” as
your charity in your account settings, and continue shopping as you normally would. It’s that simple!
Please do not recycle plastic or packaging such as garbage
bags, ziploc bags, cheese bags, food wrappers, grocery
bags, or bread bags. If you take items to the recycling bin
in a plastic bag, please empty the recyclable materials into
the bin and reuse the bag or dispose of it in the garbage.
Resident Refrigerator Use
at The Villas
While St. Paul’s does not encourage the use of personal
refrigerators in resident rooms at The Villas, in keeping with
our philosophy of person-centered care, should a resident desire to have a personal refrigerator, St. Paul’s will make every
effort to accommodate the request should the resident and
family agree to abide by the facility’s policy. It is important
that you notify the Admissions/Social Services department
BEFORE you bring in a personal refrigerator. These personally owned refrigerators are subject to the same guidelines
under Pennsylvania Department of Health, as those that belong to St. Paul’s. As such, these refrigerators are inspected
by Department of Health during their annual survey and St.
Paul’s is required to have a policy that delineates responsibility for ensuring that their standards are maintained.
The policy states the resident and/or family must provide
and keep a thermometer inside their refrigerator so you can
assure that the temperature is maintained below 41 degrees
F. Furthermore, the resident and/or family are responsible
for ensuring the refrigerator is kept clean and that perishable
foods are discarded by expiration dates. St. Paul’s reserves
the right to conduct periodic inspections of the refrigerators to ensure compliance with these guidelines. Failure to
comply may result in the removal of the refrigerator from
the resident’s room. Should you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to contact Tammy Lininger, Villas Administrator, at 724-588-7610. FREECYCLE
WANTED: nice size baskets and bows - the
kind you win at Chinese auctions.
If you were a lucky winner at a Chinese auction somewhere
and don’t want the basket and bow your raffle item came
in, recycle it here at St. Paul’s. Please deliver it to The Keifer Building or contact Colony Life Enrichment Specialist
Mariah Corson at 724-588-9613, ext. 1212.
In search of red glass wine bottles.
Please contact Beckie Erwin at 724-815-6097.
Guest apartment accommodations available at The Heritage
St. Paul’s is pleased to offer a guest apartment for those who
visit our campus and would like overnight accommodations.
The guest apartment is located in The Heritage at St. Paul’s. The
apartment features two rooms - a living room and a bedroom.
The apartment accommodates two people comfortably (one
queen-size bed, a reclining chair and a reclining loveseat). A
rollaway bed is available upon request.
The apartment includes a handicapped accessible bathroom with a shower, a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a
flat-screen television. There is no telephone service provided.
Wi-Fi is available nearby in The Bistro of The Heritage.
For the convenience of all guests no pets are permitted.
Guest fees are $89.00 per night and are payable by cash or
check only. Make checks payable to St. Paul’s. Payment is due
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upon arrival.
Guests visiting and staying
overnight in our
guest apartment
are asked to register personal and
vehicle information. Check in is
after 3:00 p.m. and
check out is 11:00
a.m. Reservations may be made by calling Marilyn Moore, executive secretary, at 724- 588-7610 ext. 1146, Monday through
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
January Movies - Channel 126-851
PLEASE NOTE: All residents should tune to Channel 126-851 (may be displayed as 126.851) for movies, church services
and any other broadcasts. This channel has been reserved by Time Warner for use internally by campuses like St. Paul’s, and
will not be used for TWC programming going forward, which will alleviate any potential signal interference. The reason for
this abrupt change from Channel 6 has to do with Time Warner's plans to convert all signals to digital.
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10 a.m. It's a Wonderful Life
2 p.m. Rudy
7 p.m. Where The Heart Is
2
10 a.m. Cocoon
2 p.m. John Wayne Movie
3 2 p.m. Science Fiction Movie
4
10 a.m. Jurassic Park
2 p.m. Gravity
5
10 a.m. Indiana Jones Raiders of Lost Ark
2 p.m. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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2 p.m. Shakespeare in Love
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10 a.m. Casablanca
2 p.m. The Bodyguard
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10 a.m. X Men
2 p.m. Titanic
7 p.m. Meet Me in St. Louis
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10 a.m. Pretty Woman
2 p.m. Erin Brockovitch
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2 p.m. My Best Friend's Wedding
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2 p.m. Maureen O’Hara Movie
13 10 a.m. While You Were Sleeping
2 p.m. Miss Congeniality
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10 a.m. You've Got Mail
2 p.m. Sleepless in the Seattle
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10 a.m. The Green Mile
2 p.m. Forrest Gump
7 p.m. Castaway
16 10 a.m. Harry Potter Movie
2 p.m. Harry Potter Movie
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17
2 p.m. National Treasure
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10 a.m. A Far Away Place
2 p.m. The Color Purple
19
10 a.m. Rear Window
2 p.m. The Birds
20 10 a.m. Million dollar Baby
2 p.m. Ali
21
10 a.m. Open Season
2 p.m. Rocky and Bullwinkle
22
10 a.m. Charlie Brown
2 p.m. Beaches
7 p.m. Water for Elephants
23
10 a.m. The Maltese Falcon
2 p.m. The African Queen
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2 p.m. Red Skelton
25
10 a.m. Irish Rose
2 p.m. Far and Away
26
10 a.m. WWII Movie
2 p.m. Pearl Harbor
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10 a.m. Man of the Year
2 p.m. Schindler's List
28
10 a.m. Snow dogs
2 p.m. Cinderella
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10 a.m. Jumanji
2 p.m. Narnia
7 p.m. Wizard of Oz
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10 a.m. Documentary
2 p.m. Documentary
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COLONY COLUMNS
The Colony Connection
Colony Keifer Chapel
Mid-Week Monthly Worship
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January13
Upcoming Events
Watch for more information on all activities.
Thursday, January 1 - Happy New Year
Saturday, January 2 - Dinner & a Movie Out
Monday, January 4 - Castle Noel
Wednesday, January 6 - Birthday Celebration
Friday, January 8 - Elvis is Back in The Building
Tuesday, January 12 - Colony Progressive Dinner
Wednesday, January 23 - Worship Service
Thursday, January 14 - Craft Time
Coffee, refreshments and discussion
will follow worship in the Social Room.
Topic for discussion:
“Reflections on our first year
of monthly Keifer Chapel services.”
All Colony residents are invited to attend this worship service
and transportation can be provided if necessary.
Monday, January 18 - Pooh Fun
Wednesday, January 20 - Book Club
Wednesday, January 20 - Pittsburgh Penguin Encounter
Thursday, January 21 - Life-size Scrabble
Friday, January 22 - Winter Blues Party
Sunday, January 24 - Dinner at Brewtus Brewery
Wednesday, January 27 - Movie Night
Friday, January 29 - Puzzle Hunt
Sunday, January 31 - Inspire with Art Night
News And Notes
Book Club - 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, for social
meeting. Then at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, to discuss
“Wright Brothers” by David McCullough. All meetings in
Rust Colony Square social area. Anyone is welcome to join
us! For information, call Joan Brown at 724-588-1190, or
Mary Ellen Bayuk at 412-916-6923.
January Birthday Celebration - Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2-3
p.m. in the Keifer Social Room. Everyone is welcome to
celebrate, have birthday cake & ice cream with your friends
and neighbors!
Librarian Schedule:
Jan. 3 - Marguerite Werner
Jan. 10 - Jan Walther
Jan. 17 - Kathy Becker
Jan. 24 - Mary Kroen
Jan. 31 - Pat Brugler
RECIPE CORNER
Dill Feta Spread
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, feta
cheese, garlic, and dill with an electric mixer. Cover, and
refrigerate at least 4 hours.
January
5 - Sandy Harter
6 - LaWanda Johnston
12 - Marge Fenton
14 - Fred Kroen
18 - Donovan Curtis
2 - Georgiana Holman
4 - Max Kustugic
9 - Pat Brugler
19 - Janet Espey
25 - Jean Nichols
28 - John Nichols
Serve with crackers or crisp celery sticks.
Did you know?
February
Dill is a member of the celery family.
Now you do!
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HERITAGE HERALD
Events and Activities at The Heritage
January Highlights
Fri., Jan. 1 – 11:30 a.m. - Dining Room Seating Change
Birthdays in January
**New Year’s Day - Welcome 2016**
1 - Evelyn Ramming
3 - Robert Peters
13 - Lulu Bates
15 - Ann Curaj
16 - Angeline Cianci
19 - Dorothy Hull
31 - Helga Marguglio
Mon., Jan. 11 – 1 p.m. – Manicure Monday, 1st and 2nd floors
Wed., January 6 – 1 p.m. – German Club Meeting
Thurs., January 7 - 7 p.m. - Amish Singers
Fri., January 8 - 7:30-9 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast (date change
due to holiday)
Sat., January 9 - 6 p.m. – Connor VanSickle will sing
Thur., January 14 – 6:30 p.m. – Christian Assembly to sing
Heritage Resident Council Nominations
will take place in January 2016.
Please watch for the voting notification.
Sat., January 16 – 6:30 p.m. - Gaither Homecoming Music on
the big screen in Anderson Fellowship Hall
Wed., January 18 - 6:30 p.m. – Ira Whitney sing-a-long
Tue. , January 19 – 11:30 a.m. – January Birthday Luncheon
2 p.m. – Mercer County Boys will sing
Personal Shopper
Wed., January 20 - 6:30 p.m. – Joan Wentling will sing
Fri., January 22 – 6:30 p.m. - “Z” Praise will sing
Mon., Jan. 25 – 1 p.m. – Manicure Monday, 3rd and 4th floors
Wed., January 27 - 2:30 p.m. - Heritage Resident Council
Regular events:
Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Movers and Shakers exercise, Anderson Fellowship Hall
Personal Shopping - at this time we have a volunteer who
is willing to pick up small items at WalMart for Heritage
residents who cannot go out. This shopper is available on
the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Anyone who
would like to submit a shopping list can do so at the reception desk on the Tuesdays prior. Make your list clear
with item name, brand, quantity, etc… Any description is
helpful in finding the correct item.
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Bible Study with Pastor Julia
BINGO
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Fridays, 2 p.m.
Balancing and strengthening with Ron, Fitness Center
Wednesdays, November 11 and 25
Personal Shopper Days
• 500, Canasta, and Bridge games are available.
• Like puzzles? Check out the daily puzzle working in the
floor lounges. We also have a variety of games, word
scrambles and fun brain games weekly.
• Our Baking Group is time for fellowship to bake or not to
bake and enjoy a cup of coffee with your fellow residents.
Please join in! Call Life Enrichment Specialist Michele Miranda at ext. 1415 for information.
Country Kitchen Available
for Resident, Family Use
Home cooking, regular cooking groups, baking, and
homemade soup days have resumed in our Country
Kitchen. All interested residents are encouraged to join in.
Help to make a casserole or favorite dish and organize
a small luncheon, bake a special dessert for tablemates or
your dining room, whip up a batch of cookies or bake a
favorite cake or pie to share.
There is nothing like the aroma of home cooking and
baking coming from our first-floor Country Kitchen.
Please remember that our Country Kitchen is also available to our residents and their families to use for special
dinners, celebrations, parties, or just to order a pizza for a
late night snack.
The Country Kitchen can be reserved by calling Michele
Miranda at ext. 1415 or Rita George at ext. 1400.
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RIDGE RUNNER
Ridgewood News
January and Monthly Activities
January 1st - Pajama Day Wear your Pajamas
Sundays at 11 a.m. Church Service in Harmony Hall
Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Cart down the hallways
Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Movies in Harmony Hall
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Nails and more in North Park
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Exercise Class
Monday, January 4 - Birthday Lunch in Harmony Hall
Mondays at 1 p.m. Dominoes in Harmony Hall
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Looming in the 200 Hall Lounge
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Checkers with Lash
Tuesday, January 19 - 1 p.m. Watch the birds eat treats and bathe
Tuesday, January 19 - 7 p.m. Singing for fun with Mark Eckler
Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. Errand Day
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. Scrabble in Harmony Hall
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Dominoes in Harmony Hall
Wednesdays at 9 a.m. St. Paul’s Bowling League at Celebrity Bowl
Wednesday, January 16 - 10 a.m. Catholic Mass at the Villa’s
Wednesday, Jan. 20 - 10:30am St. Mike’s Students, Harmony Hall
Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Let’s Walk, meet at Staff Base
Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Name Games in Harmony Hall
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Devotional Service
Thursday, January 7 - 1:30 p.m. Hope the Dog, open your doors
Thursday, January 7 - 6:30 p.m. Amish singers down the halls
Thursday, January 7 - 7 p.m. Greenville Photography Club
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Walmart/Giant Eagle Shopping
Thursdays at 2 p.m. Wii Bowling in Harmony Hall
Thursday, January 14 - 2:30 p.m. Ridgewood Resident Council
Thursday, January 28 - Elections for St. Paul’s Residents
Fridays at 10 a.m. Looming in the 200 Hall Lounge
Friday, January 22 - 11 a.m. Lunch at the Cornerstone
Friday, January 22 - 7 p.m. Social Hour in Fireside Lounge
Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Katie’s variety show in Harmony Hall
Fridays at 1:30 p.m. 500 Card Party in Harmony Hall
Saturday. January 16 - 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast in Harmony Hall
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Bingo in Harmony Hall
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Cards in the Library
Resident Birthdays in January:
19 - Clark Chandler
30 - Mary Koller
Staff birthdays:
3 - Carole Bothun
6 - Krista Oros
7 - Breanna Eaton
17 - Ashley Poghen
Welcome New Staff:
Candace Perry
Cheryl Pearce
Welcome New Residents:
Margaret Cochran
Mary Louise Almes
Helen Meisinger
Morgan Oliver named staff of the month
Morgan Oliver is a universal worker at The
Ridgewood. She was born on April 14, 1993, the
daughter of Robert and Debbie Oliver. Morgan
is the second oldest in her family. She has two
brothers, Bobby and Brandon, and a little sister,
Miranda.
She graduated from Conneaut Lake High
School and furthered her education at Slippery
Rock University. She graduated there with a degree in Health Services Administration.
She enjoys soccer and her best memories are
of taking care of her aunt before she passed away.
Her favorite food is salmon and her favorite
movie is “Perfect Pitch.” Special places that Morgan has visited include Reno, Nevada, Italy, Rome,
Florence, Venice, and Vatican City.
Welcome to Our Table
Guests are always welcome for meals.
There is a cost. Please give 24 hours notice to accomodate seating and food preparation.
Transportation Reminder
Morgan Oliver
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In order to better serve transportation
needs, please let the receptionist know
of your needs preferably 48 hours in
advance. We ask that all residents be ready
and waiting in the lobby ½-hour before
their appointment time unless otherwise
notified.
Each pink Appointment Reminder Slip
has this same request noted on the bottom
of the paper as a reminder.
HOUSE CHATTER
News From The Villas
READY
January
4 - Kathy Baum
7 - Pauline Arbuckle
9 - Phyllis Ramsdale
11 - Linda Barabas
11 - Phyllis Matovcik
11 - Carol Ann Weese
13 - Jessie Uzarski
14 - Alice Brunot
15 - Marjorie Campbell
17 - Herbert Wilson
20 - James Bolger
25 - Donna VanSickle
26 - Gloria Blank
31 - Shirley Taylor
FOR
SANTA
Attention Villas families:
If you are bringing in clothing for your family
member, we like to be sure the items are labeled
with the resident’s name.
Please give them to your nurse or aide and they
will make sure they are sent to the appropriate
department for labeling.
Attention Dog Owners!
St. Paul’s is proud to be an Eden Home, where families
are able to bring their family pet in to visit with loved
ones, but with so many dogs visiting we ask that you
please leash your pet while going from room to room.
This is for the protection of our residents as well as for
the other dogs here visiting.
If you have any questions, please see Missy Nitch, Pet
Committee leader. Thank you for your cooperation.
Also - just a reminder: if you bring your pet in to visit
any of our residents, we must have a copy of their current vaccination record on file.
The receptionists are able to make those copies and
then they will forward them to Robyn Weaver.
If you are unsure if there is already a current record
on file, please feel free to contact Robyn at 724-5887610, ext. 1173.
Note: All clothing should be labeled for
inventory purposes. Thank you.
Resident Council
Resident Council meets the fourth
Tuesday of each month at 10:15 a.m.
ALL Villas residents are invited to
attend these monthly meetings.
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Noon Meals at The Villas - January 2016
Families and friends may eat with residents. There is a cost. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance, if
possible, to ensure proper quantities of food are prepared. Thank you.
MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1
Spinach w/hot bacon, roast pork & sauerkraut, mashed potato, roasted cauliflower, dessert
2
Confetti coleslaw, stuffed pepper, lyonnaise potatotes, sugar snap peas, cherry cheesecake
3
V8, stuffed chicken, mashed potato, glazed baby carrots, coconut cream pie
4
Garden salad, spaghetti & meat sauce, garlic toast, Italian green beans, mock turtle trifle
5
Grape salad, pot roast/gravy, buttered noodles, northwest blend, peanut butter cookies
6
Cottage cheese, Heritage hamloaf, candied sweet potatoes, creamed spinach, bread pudding bites
7
Tomato basil salad, bacon wrapped pork filet, dutchess potatoes, corn, peaches
8
Mango madness salad, chicken pie/gravy, mashed potatoes, baked squash, ice cream
9
Vegetable gelatin, turkey/stuffing/cranberry, sweet potato casserole, broccoli, cream puffs
10
Cranberry salad, pork chop/gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean almadine, apple pie ala mode
11
Garden salad, chicken cordon bleu, garlic potato cakes, buttered cabbage, tapioca pudding
12
Egg rolls, sweet & sour pork, rice,cauliflower w/pimentos, banana split
13
Apple slices & carmel dip, mushroom beef, twice baked potatoes, peas, orange ambrosia
14
Mozzarella tomato salad, porcupine meatballs, mashed potatoes, Nantucket blend, cherry crisp
15
Amish slaw, chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, ice cream sundaes
16
Bruschetta & baguette, Caesar chicken, egg noodles, corn, gingerbread
17
V8, roast beef/gravy, baked sweet potato, green bean casserole, vanilla cream pie
18
Coleslaw w/pineapple, BBQ pulled pork, scalloped potato w/bacon, butter beans, peach upside down cake
19
Pickles and olives, turkey pot pie, egg noodles, parslied cauliflower, lemon pudding
20
Deep fried vegetables, cheese manciotti, garlic breadstick, parsnips & rhutabagas, sherbet
21
Fruit salad, chicken mushroom thighs, mashed potatoes, succotash, sugar cookies
22
Pickled beets & eggs, Italian meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, Italian blend, grapes
23
Broccoli salad, beef stroganoff, egg noodles, buttered carrots, chocolate sundae
24
Chunky applesauce, pork chop, mashed potatoes/gravy, baked squash, peach pie
25
Pumpkin dip & grahams, chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, peppermint fluff
26
Garden salad, cheese stuffed shells, garlic toast, corn, frozen yogurt
27
Spinach mandarin salad, mushroom stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, M&M cookies
28
Nachos & salsa, baked ham w/raisin sauce, baked sweet potato, buttered cabbage, peaches
29
Tuna macaroni salad, parmesan crusted tiliapa, hash brown casserole, spinach, apple turnover
30
Sunshine fruit salad, tangy chicken, egg noodles, cauliflower w/cheese, strawberry angel cupcake
31
Garden salad w/cherry tomato, Italian roast beef w/gravy, parsley potato, green beans & bacon, butterscotch cream pie
Special Event Reservations: If you wish to reserve the Private Dining Room or Headland Friendship Commons for
family affairs, contact Robyn Weaver at 724-588-7610, ext .1173.
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THE VILLAS’ ALL-HOUSE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
In addition to the following schedule of monthly activities and special events, neighborhood activities will
be planned to reflect interests within each individual neighborhood. Eden gatherings and activities will be included
in the neighborhood happenings as well as those determined by the resident’s Eden family.
Music, crafts, KIT, manicures/colorful nails, exercise or physical activity/games, baking/cooking or snack
making, entertainments, community outing, homecare, outdoor and companionship opportunities will be offered
in the planning process. Personal leisure activities that are meaningful will be determined on an ongoing basis and
coordinated with individual residents.
Movies are played on Channel 126-851 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and every Friday at 7 p.m. unless spiritual
services or other programs are being broadcast at that time from Headland Friendship Commons. Weekend activities are planned at various times throughout the building.
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
January 1 – New Year’s Day
~Casual Jeans Day ~ White, blue and gold
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10 a.m. Bingo Bucks Exchange
10:30am -3:00p.m. New Year’s Day
Snack Spread & Beverages in HFC
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Friday Night Movie Ch. 126-851
January 2 – Nat’l Motivation & Inspiration Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10 a.m. Z Entertainment
2 p.m. BINGO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
January 3 – National Science Fiction Day
10 a.m. Church Service
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
January 4 – 1785 Birth of Jacob Ludwig Grimm, German philosopher, fairy tale writer w/brother
~Resident’s Art Work in Neighborhoods
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Humble Music Ministry
7 p.m. Connor Van Sickle (piano)
January 5 – Snow Birds Day
~Resident’s Art Work in Neighborhoods
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Bingo
January 6 – Twelfth Night
~Resident’s Art Work in Neighborhoods
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10 a.m. Mass
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service
January 7 – 1955 Marian Anderson becomes first
African American singer at Metropolitan Opera House
~Resident’s Art Work in Neighborhoods
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10:30 a.m. Rosary
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Bible Study
7 p.m. Amish Singers
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Fri
January 8 - National Creativity Month
~Casual Jeans Day ~ Icy Blue, Rich Red, Metallic Silver
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Wine & Cheese Party
Resident’s Art Gallery
(Greg Van Valien – Piano)
7 p.m. Friday Night Movie Ch. 126-851
Sat January 9 – 1982 Birth date of Catherine,
Duchess of Cambridge (Catherine Elizabeth
"Kate" Middleton); wife of Prince William, Duke
of Cambridge.
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. BINGO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
Sun January 10 – 1864 Birth date of George
Washington Carver, chemist, agronomist,
helped change the agricultural economy of the
South.
1870 Birth date of John D. Rockefeller and his
brother William establish The Standard Oil
Company of Ohio
10 a.m. Church Service
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
Mon January 11 – Morse Code Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Austi
Tues January 12 – Kiss a Ginger Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Bingo
Wed January 13 – Rubber Duckie Day
Mid Week Motion: Life Enrichment Staff Switch Up
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service
Thur
January 14 – 1919 Birth date of Andy Rooney,
American humorist, author and television
personality (60 Minutes)
Organize Your Life Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10:30 a.m. Rosary
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Z Entertainment
Fri
January 15 – Finger Lickin’ Chicken Bash
~ Casual Friday Jeans Day ~ Barnyard Chic
Finger Lickin’ Chicken Bash
Open Dining 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Neighborhoods
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Friday Night Movie Ch. 126-851
Sat
January 16 – Mythical Creatures Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. BINGO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
Sun January 17 – 1706 Birth date of Benjamin
Franklin, statesman, diplomat, scientist and
inventor who helped draft the Declaration of
Independence & wrote Poor Richard’s Almanac
10 a.m. Church Service
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
Mon January 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Black History Month Trivia
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Darrin & Kristen Lambert
Tues January 19 – 1809 Birth date of Edgar Allan Poe,
American author and poet (Fall of the House of
Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven, Annabel Lee)
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
Marbles the Cat visits
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Bingo
Wed January 20 – “Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em” Day
1942 Birth date of Muhammad Ali, Heavyweight
Boxing Champion
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
11:30 a.m. Men’s Luncheon: TKO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service
Thur January 21 – Squirrel Appreciation Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10:30 a.m. Rosary
1:30 500 Bid
2 p.m. Bible Study
6:45 p.m. Kinsman Amish Youth Group
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri Sat
Sun
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January 22 – Birth date of John Hancock
(Largest signature noted on The D of I)
~Casual Friday Jeans Day~ Name or Initial(s)
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Friday Night Movie Ch. 126-851
January 23 – 1899 Birth date of Humphrey
Bogart, film actor (The African Queen,
Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon)
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. BINGO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
January 24 – Belly Laugh Day
10 a.m. Church Service
2 p.m. Movie for the Neighborhoods Ch. 126-851
January 25 – National Irish Coffee Day
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
4 p.m. Cocktail Cart to the Neighborhoods
6:45 p.m. Movie Nite in Neighborhoods
Ch. 126-851: The Help
January 26 – 1880 Birth date of Douglas
MacArthur, U.S. General in World War I,
World War II and Korea
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
Noon: Monthly Birthday Lunch
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
7 p.m. Bingo
January 27 – U.N. International Holocaust
Memorial Day
1756 Birth date of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
Austrian musical genius and composer (The
Marriage of Figaro & The Magic Flute)
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service
January 28 – Snowflake Ball
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
10:30 a.m. Rosary
1:30 p.m. 500 Bid
2 p.m. Bible Study
6:45 p.m. Snowflake Ball in the HFC
January 29 – National Puzzles and Games Day
~Casual Friday/Jeans Day~ Favorite Tee
Movies 10a.m. & 2pm
January 30 – 1882 Birth date of Franklin D.
Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States
10 a.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
2 p.m. BINGO
2 p.m. Movie Ch. 126-851
January 31 – 1919 Birth date of Jackie
Robinson, first African-American baseball
player in the modern major leagues
10 a.m. Church Service
2 p.m. Movie for the Neighborhoods Ch. 126-851
January 2016 Activities and Special Events
for Staff and Residents at The Villas
Friday, January 1. New Year’s Day. 2016 will be the Year of the Monkey! The lucky colors are white, blue and
gold. Wear your favorite jeans with a splash of 2016’s propitious hues! Bingo Bucks will be at 9:45 a.m. in the
HFC. We’ll also have a spread of snacks and refreshments during the morning & afternoon – so stop in for a
New Year nibble!
Friday, January 8. International Creativity Month. Earlier in the week, neighborhood activities will include
freestyle art work based on a seasonal theme. We will display residents’ work at 2 p.m. in the HFC. Join us for
wine & cheese pairings with a piano twist (Greg Van Valien). Wear icy blue, rich red or metallic silver with jeans.
Friday, January 15. Finger Lickin’ Chicken Bash. Colonel Sanders seems poultry compared to our own food
service department at St. Paul’s! Enjoy a feathery feast of finger lickin’ chicken during January’s Neighborhood
Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Strut your stuff with barnyard chic jeans or overalls!
Tuesday, January 20. Men’s Luncheon: TKO. January 18, 1942, is the birth date of Muhammad Ali, one of the
greatest heavyweight boxing champs. We will have our own “rock ‘em, sock ‘em” using the Wii! Lunch will be
a TKO with this menu: Raging Bull Burgers (with or w/o a bite of Tyson sauce), onion rings or Foreman Fries,
a side of Dill Southpaw Spears, Rocky Road Ice Cream with Sugar Ray Sprinkles, and beverages consisting of
Dempsey Punch or Liston Tea.
Friday, January 23. Peanut Auction. Join us in the HFC for an auction where the items go for just peanuts literally! Each resident will be provided with a bag of peanuts and a bidding paddle. This day is also the birth
date of John Hancock (the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence). Wear something with your
name or initial(s) this day along with jeans for casual Friday.
Thursday, January 29. Annual Snowflake Ball. This annual affair will be held in the Headland Friendship
Commons; doors open at 6:45 p.m. Enjoy live music, hors d'oeuvres, champagne fountain, chocolate fondue
and other treats! Thiel College students will also be joining us for this event!
Friday, January 30. National Puzzle & Game Day. Enjoy table activities, puzzles, games in the neighborhoods
this day. A Trivial Pursuit Multiple Guess will be distributed in the neighborhoods for a chance at a prize.
Wear your favorite casual Friday tee along with jeans.
Other Scheduled Activities: Tuesday Night: 7 p.m. Bingo; Wednesday Night: Mid-Week Service at 6:30 p.m.;
Sunday Church Services 10 a.m.; Friday Night Movies on Channel 126-851; Sat., Jan. 2, Z Entertainment 10
a.m.; Mon, Jan. 4, Connor Van Sickle, 7 p.m.; Jan. 7, Amish Singers 7 p.m; Jan. 11, Austi, 7 p.m.; Jan. 14, Z
Entertainment, 7 p.m.; Jan. 17, The Lamberts, 7 p.m.; Jan. 21, Kinsman Amish, 6:45 p,m,; Jan. 19, bowling 7
p.m.; Jan. 25, Cocktail Cart, 4-5:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, Movie Night in Neighborhoods, showing “The Help;” Jan. 26,
January Birthday Luncheon, noon.
Casual Fridays were created to help support the Residents’ Life Enrichment Fund! Staff members participating
in casual wear on Fridays are asked to please participate in the theme wear as listed above and assist us in maintaining the Residents’ Fund through the purchase of a jeans sticker for $1.00. (Located at the reception area). Thank You!
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Caring Hearts recognizes staff members who go above
and beyond to help or support a resident or fellow staff
member. Names may be submitted to the building receptionist by anyone who is witness to this etra effort
or act of kindness.
Caring Hearts
November 2015
List is alphabetized from The Heritage, The Keifer Building, The Ridgewood, The Villas, and Without Walls
Tina Adams
Deb Babinka
Val Baldelli
Korena Barker
Mary Barr
Sarah Bell
Deb Bendetto
Amanda Boggs
Gabby Boyd
Stephanie Brown
Jessica Burnett
Deb Calenda
Sherry Christman
Lydia Cianci
Beckie Collingwood
Cindy Croll
Carol Delp
Kara Doddo
Clarice Edinger
Rose Farley
Terry Foster
Brytany Foulk
Patty Gardner
Randy George
Lexi Goodlin
Tracey Grant
Lindsay Griffiths
Kris Harnett
Brittany Hawks
Sarah Heverly
Chrissy Hibbard
Taylor Hoping
Bob Horton
Joy Huston
Kayla Jablonski
Tina Jones
Sam Kantner
Jen Koehne
Sherri Latshaw
Kim Legg
Brittany Little
Julia Martin
Sue McConnell
Lisa McCracken
Reba McCracken
Katie Mennor
Ashley Miller
Dianna Mills
Kristian Moyer
Dana Mullen
Doris Neal
Alyssa Owen
Carol Olson
Laurie Palmer
Casey Parker
Jen Parker
Rhonda Pipp
Katie Ramp
Heidi Rash
Carlie Rayman
Lucinda Rayman
Angie Rentz
Jen Robinson
Missy Rowles
Denise Smith
Gina Sorg
Erin Straw
Morgan Swartz
Brian Uhrin
Fran VanEpps
Sheila Wasser
Nikki Watson
Joan Wells
Rachel Williott
Katie Wotherspoon
Deb Yesko
Special thanks...
To all of Willows A: You all are doing a great job. Thank you all!. - Tina Stefanko
To all of staff, family members, and visitors who brought in Halloween candy: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK
YOU!!! We were able to provide the residents with treats to hand out because of your generosity!! We had many people
come through our doors for that event and you're very appreciated!! - Mimi & Life Enrichment
To Springs B: Thank you all for making my experience on Springs so good even on crazy days. I'll miss working with you
ladies. - Kara
To Housekeeping staff: Thank you for doing such a great job with all of the room changes today (10/29)! I know that it was
a lot of work. You guys are a great team and do a fabulous job! Thanks! - Sheila
Dear Orchards: Thank you for helping us learn these past couple of weeks. We will miss you. - Terri & Liz
To all of the staff: Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your residents really appreciate it! - Deb Weese
Thank you to The Villas Nurses on Springs B for the wonderful care of Tom Hodge. - Jean Hodge & Family
To the Dietary, Environmental Services, Nurses, Nurse Aides, and Life Enrichment Specialists: Where to begin? Having
been off for 12 weeks, you've continued to show me how compassionate the staff members are that I work with here in The
Villas. Thank you for transporting residents to activities, meeting residents’ needs, doing daily paperwork, making care
plans, attending meetings and decorating neighborhoods. I couldn't be more appreciative. Again, thank you to all for your
part in covering my duties while I was away from Springs. Thanks so much. - Audrey Bates
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CAN YOU HELP?
• We can REALLY use some volunteers who can work
9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday transporting
residents in The Villas.
APPOINTMENT COMPANIONS NEEDED!
• We are in need of appointment companion volunteers,
especially men. If you can help, please call Rose Hoffman
at 724-588-9613, ext. 1135.
and AUXILIARY
THANK YOU
As we end another year and ring in the new I would like to take this
opportunity to extend my thanks and express my gratefulness for all of
the blessings received in 2015.
I want to extend my sincere thanks to each and every volunteer who
so generously gave of their time and talents over the past year. With the
over 100 different volunteer opportunities at St. Paul’s, it is clear that St.
Paul’s wouldn’t be the wonderful place our residents call home without
the help from our volunteers. Whether it is one or many, every hour
that you have spent here has been a blessing to us and we appreciate you.
We are always looking for new Volunteers to join our St. Paul’s family. If
you know of a family member or friend who might have some extra time or a student who needs service hours to graduate,
please ask them to consider St. Paul’s to volunteer.
In 2015 the Auxiliary became a division of the Volunteer Services Department. At the May Annual Meeting the Auxiliary paid off their current project, the Heritage pergola, and invested in a $98.000 new project – the renovation of a courtyard for the new Jones Serenity Circle in the Heritage. An initial amount of $44,000 was paid by the Auxiliary with a pledge
to pay the balance over the next few years. Special thanks are extended to all individuals, staff, churches, volunteers who
became members, donated, helped and supported in any way with the many Auxiliary fundraisers in 2015.
I would also like to thank Janet Kirk, Hud Artman, Reba Gizdic, and Mary Ellen Bayuk who help assist with all of the
scheduling requests and other office duties.
Special appreciation is also given to all of the volunteers who work to keep the Colby Bistro Gift Shop open 7 days a
week. A special THANK YOU is also extended to all individuals, family members, residents, staff, volunteers and all others who patronize and purchases food, gift items, merchandise and Auxiliary items. Your support is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!! For more information about volunteering or The Auxiliary, please contact me at 724-5889613, Ext. 1135, or via e-mail rhoffman@lifeatstpauls.org.
Rose Hoffman
Director of Volunteer Services
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!
It’s time to prepare for the
Nov. 4, 2016, Craft and Bake Sale!
Please meet with us at
9 to 11 a.m. • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016
Auxiliary Craft Room
Did you receive a gift for Christmas you
already have or don’t need?
Consider re-gifting it to
The Auxiliary of St. Paul’s!
Call Rose at 724-588-9613, ext. 1135.
Thank you!
Lower floor, Keifer Building
Call Rose at 724-588-9613, ext. 1135 or email at
rhoffman@lifeatstpauls.org with any questions.
Crafters meet every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. January through
April, then on the first and third Tuesdays from May until
August, and once again every Tuesday beginning
September 1 through the craft show.
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All are welcome!
Find us on Facebook!
St. Paul’s Without Walls is now on Facebook. Search
for St Pauls Without Walls (no punctuation). Visit
us often and be sure to “LIKE” the page!
On Dec. 4, during two regular staff meetings for Without Walls employees, the teams
enjoyed a Christmas celebration with food,
beverages, games, and fellowship. Above
is just a portion of the more than 80 team
members of the Without Walls staff.
Call today to find out how you can
become part of this great group
of Companions and Care Partners!
724-589-4740!
Seth Stephens and
his Care Partner,
Landis Erwin, hosted
a Thanksgiving dinner for Seth’s family and neighbors in
his home on Nov. 24.
Landis feels blessed
to be a Care Partner. “I am grateful
for what WOW has
done for me. I have
the opportunity to
help someone live his
life in the best way
possible, and that is
so meaningful,” she
said.
The American Red Cross Monroe County Chapter
proudly offers the Lifeline service:
WITHOUT WALLS
Home1-800-959-6989
Based Services
IN716
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339 E. Jamestown Road
Greenville, PA 16125
724-589-4740
www.stpaulswithoutwalls.org
Find us on FACEBOOK!
ST. PAUL’S PHOTO ALBUM
Codie and Friends Tell the Good News
“Codie and Friends” have been visiting The Heritage residents over the
past few years with Codie’s owner and trainer, Cheryl. The children really enjoy and look forward to visiting and entertaining the residents.
This year, they presented a Christmas pageant which included variety
of Christmas songs, Bible verses and characters of the Christmas story.
Codie portrayed the donkey. Codie and Friends practiced for more than
seven weeks to perfect their interpretation of Jesus’ birth with accompanying songs and music.
TY, IT
Residents at The Colony hosted an appreciation luncheon on Nov. 24
in The Keifer Social Room to honor the St. Paul’s Information Technology Staff, Brandon Busch, Jeff Newcomer, and Erica Gulentz. Everyone
brought a dish to share and there was a cake for each of the IT staff.
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Easy does it...
Villas Administrator Tammy Lininger
and Administrative Assistant Robyn
Weaver decorate the large Christmas
tree in the lobby of The Villas.
Deck the Outdoors
St. Paul’s grounds crew sets up Christmas decorations and lights the outdoor trees on the property in preparation for the holiday season.
Holiday
Cookie
Baking
Donna Wilkins
of The Heritage
decorates cookies
that were enjoyed
the following day
during a Christmas tea.
First Worship
Pastor Bill Kirker leads the first worship service in Jones Serenity Circle at The Heritage
on Dec. 11. Services in JSC are at 10 a.m. on
Fridays. All are welcome.
Staff Christmas Party
“Owl Be Home for Christmas”
Yuletide
Carols
Florine Kiefer of The
Heritage often plays the
piano for “anyone who will
listen.” Recently, she was
playing Christmas carols.
Dec.
5,
2015
Christmas Word Games
Residents at The Heritage played a name game where they
found 160 words in 60 minutes from the phrase
“Christmas Shopping List.”
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