ccc reflections - Countryside Christian Community
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ccc reflections - Countryside Christian Community
CCC R EFLEC TIO N S Countryside Christian Community 200 Bellann Court, Annville, PA 17003 Vol. 31 No. 032 March 2014 I've seen better days, but I've also seen worse. I don't have everything that I want, but I do have all I need. I woke up with some aches and pains, but I woke up. My Life may not be perfect but I am blessed. Karen Yingst, Dietary Here’s a recipe for a nice light salad that is perfect for Spring or Saint Patrick’s Day. We usually serve it here for Easter Dinner because it complements the ham so well. Lime Pineapple Jello Salad 1 - 3 oz. package lime gelatin (or sugar free) 2/3 cup boiling water 2/3 cup marshmallows 2/3 cup cold water and pineapple juice 2/3 cup crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 cups whipped topping, thawed Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add marshmallows and stir to melt. Add cold water with pineapple juice and crushed pineapples. Let set until slightly thickened. Beat in softened cream cheese and gently fold in whipped topping. Pour into an 8 X 8 inch dish and chill until firm. Cut into squares to serve. It can be garnished with a little whipped topping, grape halves or mandarin oranges. Makes 9 servings CCC Reflections is published monthly Franklin Schock, Executive Director Michelle Whitman, P.C. Administrator Maureen Kelly, Interim Director of Nursing John Landis, Chaplain Countryside Christian Community 200 Bellann Ct. Annville, PA 17003-9012 Phone: 717-867-4636 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Gerald Brinser, Chairman Robert Leibfried, Vice Chairman Larry Shuey, Treasurer Walter Knight III, Secretary Jim Graves, Assist. Secretary Darlene Weaver Benjamin Dowdrick Robert Morgan MISSION STATEMENT: Countryside Christian Community, a ministry of the United Christian Church, is committed to serving older adults according to the Biblical responsibility found in Matthew 25:40. Website: www.countrysidechristian.info Please note that a donation or contribution to Countryside Christian Community is purely voluntary. A contribution is in no way a requirement for a business relationship, residency or a continued stay in the community. All residents will receive the same standard quality of care notwithstanding contributions in their name. Countryside Christian Community operates as a not-for-profit Christian ministry of the United Christian Church and serves older adults without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical handicap, disability or religious creed. The official registration and financial information of Countryside Christian Community may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. John’s Jottings by John Landis, Chaplain THE LOVE OF FRIENDS As I shared last month, I hope to do a series on the subject of love for this year. It will be a mix of ideas. We seem to not understand love because our world is giving us crazy ideas about love. So, if you have something to share, please contact me about what love is for you. Thank you for your patience as I unwind ideas on love over the next months of 2014. In John 15:9-17 Jesus says: “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. These things I command you, that you love one another.” In these verses Jesus connects love with being a friend. There are at least seven unique things in these verses in which Jesus connects to the idea of love and friends. They are: complete joy, obedience, sacrifice, service, choice, resources, and a fruitful life. This is a great list of things for us to think about in our relationships with other persons. This won’t be the last list expanding our minds on the subject of love. I want to expand our thinking about friendship and love in this article. Let’s look at five categories of friendship. First, we have people who we call acquaintances. They are people we know because of meeting them at some event or that someone has introduced us to them. We have an on and off contact but nothing bonds us in any particular way. Second we have casual friends. With these persons we may have common interests, activities, concerns and times of sharing life together. Third are our close friends with whom we share many common likes, activities of life, some of our personal things, nice to be with, can share many times together at work, play, community and family. Fourth is our intimate friend with whom we are committed, trust deeply, share our joys, hurts and life. We only have a small group of this kind of friend. Last, of which in today’s world I think there are too many, is what I call a consumer friend. This one fits in any of the other areas of friendship. This relationship with people is for what we can get from it. It is a selfish and ego centered relationship. These categories are not set in concrete and may overlap and change over time. We set our own boundaries for our relationships. The deeper the friendship is the stronger the trust and love will be for that person. There will be a greater bond of love with them because our commitment to them is greater. If I may, let’s add to these levels of friendship different characteristics of love. Sometimes we love because it touches our senses. We are having a sensual experience. So we say, “I love chocolate cake.” A parent will respond to their child in times of need, even though they don’t feel like it, because they are obligated to do it as a parent. We may respond to people in love because we are brothers and sisters in community with them. Lastly we may make a responsible choice of goodness toward others because we want do it from our heart. We do it not because of the person or our feelings toward them but because we choose to do it. Jesus is sharing with his disciples the power of love to bind them together as friends. He wants them to see that the love of the Father to him is now also for them. So from now on it is not about you but it is about the love of God that makes the friendship viable and eternal. Jesus is making a new kind of relationship for the disciples to experience. It will not be just a cultural and at will relationship. It will be Devine and eternal like Jesus and his Father have for each other. I don’t think the disciples understood what Jesus was saying and doing. The question may also be for us. Do we understand what our relationships and friendships can truly be? Jennifer’s Germ of the Month Jennifer Grube, RNAC, Infection Control Cleaning and Disinfecting One of the primary means of preventing the spread of infection in your home is to routinely clean and disinfect surfaces. You may not realize that there is a difference between cleaning and disinfecting. Cleaning is a means of removing debris with soap or detergent and water. The friction of cleaning does remove many surface germs, which is adequate for most household surfaces. But, some germs can live for hours or even days on surfaces that have been cleaned. To remove these more resistant germs, disinfection is necessary. Disinfection means using solutions with ingredients that destroy or inactivate bacteria and other germs. As mentioned, for most surfaces, cleaning is sufficient protection for the home. Disinfection should take place where there are high concentrations of more dangerous germs. These places are considered the “hot zones” or contaminated areas of your home. The major “hot zone” in the house is your kitchen. There are often infectious bacteria found in raw food such as chicken and other meats. The risk of spreading these germs is high because this is where food is being prepared. It is also easy to touch a contaminated item and then spread that contamination to another surface. Disinfection should also take place on surfaces that are frequently touched by more than one person. Such surfaces would include toilet flushers, cabinet door handles, and door knobs. Also, many home electronic devices like remote controls, phones, computer keyboards, and game controls are shared and should be routinely disinfected. When cleaning electronics, be sure to look for products that are labeled as safe for that type of equipment. In general, disinfection should take place on a daily basis in high traffic and high touch areas. But, when someone in your home is sick, it is important to clean and disinfect surfaces that have been touched by that person more frequently. This is a good way to prevent the illness from spreading to others in the home. To clean and disinfect a surface, begin by cleaning with soap and water. After cleaning, apply a disinfectant and let stand for a few minutes, depending on the manufacturer’s instructions. Wipe the surface with a paper towel that can be thrown away or a towel that can be washed afterwards. If you are cleaning up body fluids such as blood, vomit or feces, wear rubber gloves. A simple rule to remember - If it is wet and it’s not yours, wear gloves. Whenever you use gloves, also remember to wash your hands after removing them. Bleach is an effective and inexpensive disinfectant for the home. To make a bleach solution, combine one tablespoon of bleach for every four cups of water. Apply the solution to surface with cloth, let stand for three to five minutes, then rinse with clean water. There are also commercial products available that are designed to clean and disinfect in one step. Before using these products, be sure to read the instructions. There may be one method for cleaning and a different method for disinfecting. Cleaning and disinfecting wipes are convenient and effective, but only if used according to the manufacturer’s directions. More than one wipe may be needed in order to keep the surface wet long enough for the solution to effectively destroy germs. Content sources: seniorhealth.about.com/library/prevention/bl_prevent_infect2.htm www.webmd.com/parenting/d2n-stopping-germs-12/cleaning-disinfecting www.cdc.gov/flu/school/cleaning.htm RESIDENT PHONE SERVICE Countryside is creating its own internal telephone system. Beginning April 1, residents living in the main building will no longer need to contact the local phone company to arrange for private telephone service or have it discontinued. Countryside is installing equipment that will enable residents, for a modest monthly fee, to immediately have a private direct-call telephone line, including long-distance calling at no additional cost. And if residents move to a different room, their personal phone service will go with them and their number will not change. These will be private lines with direct access to the resident’s telephone; calls will not go through the Receptionist. For more information contact Christina Burdick, Director of Social Services & Admission at 717-867-4636. AVAILABLE: FIVE CHURCH PEWS Countryside is planning to replace five of our chapel pews with chairs. This will enable residents who use wheelchairs to be near the front of the chapel where they will be better able to see and hear those who participate in services and programs. It will also provide additional space at group activities, especially when tables are used. Five pews are available. Each pew is twelve feet long and has a cranberry upholstered seat. The pews and fabric are in excellent condition. The pews are free to a church or religious organization, for others a donation will be appreciated. If interested, please contact Executive Director Frank Schock at 717-867-4636. WE’RE LOOKING FOR ARTISTS As part of the improvements we’re making to the interior of our main building, we’ll be creating “The Gallery.” It’s a portion of corridor where local artists and photographers will be invited to display some of their original creations. A brief biography about the artist along with his/her art will be displayed for a month or two. These rotating exhibits will add interest and inspiration for residents, staff and visitors who walk along the hall. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in sharing some of their pictures or photography, please contact our Receptionist Gale Keller at 867-4636 for more information. TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE AVAILABLE Countryside has a charming two-bedroom cottage available which is located on the east side of our campus. The unique feature of this cottage is the L-shaped floor plan that surrounds a private patio. There are two conveniently priced contract options for the Entrance Fee, including one that has a guaranteed 20% refund. The interior will be refurbished for the new occupant/s with the opportunity to choose décor and appliance options. To schedule a tour, call 867-4636. Pauline Firestone Nursing Room 44 Ruthe Fansler Nursing Room 44 Betty Blauch Nursing Room 49 Mary Nye Nursing Room 44 Cordella (Connie) Felder Eleanor Hoffman Connie was 97 years old and lived at CCC for 4 years Eleanor was 92 years old and lived at CCC for 9 years Ira Light Pauline Firestone Family and friends have our sincere condolences Resident’s Birthdays 5 - Celine Chandler 6 - Alice Sweinhart 6 - Erma Ebersole 10 - Catherine Moody 20 - Nancy Augsburger 21 - Earl Lehman 31 - Arlene Blauch Jean Donovan Employee’s Birthdays 4 - Joann Oellig 10 - Lisa Kissinger 12 - Susanna Varner 18 - Anastasia Moffitt 19 - John Landis 24 - Carie Emrich 26 - Yvrose Paul 27 - Tina Hylton What’s Keeping Us Busy? Compiled by Susanna Varner, Activities March Highlights 1 - Chub Doster and Hard Times will be singing and playing country music for us at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 2 - Service by the members of Providence Mennonite Church at 7:00pm in the Chapel. 3 - Cottage Residents - Bring a picture of you as a child to the Cottager’s Social at 3:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 4 - The Dietary Department will be serving homemade Fastnacht Donuts at the Noon Meal. 7 - Gospel music with Echoes of Grace at 10:00am in the Multi-Purpose Room 7 - The women of St. Mark Lutheran Church will be hosting the World Day of Prayer Service at 2:00pm in the Chapel. 8 - Wayne Reigal, a volunteer from Hospice of all Seasons, will be Singing and Playing Guitar starting at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 9 - Sonny and Audrey will be singing country gospel music at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 10 - Come and create a masterpiece during Art with Mindy at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 13 - The Annville-Cleona Lions Club will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party at 6:30pm in the Main Dining Room. Refreshments will be served and special music will be provided by soloist, Amy Rose. 14 - Everyone is welcome to attend the Catholic Mass with Father Job at 10:30am in the Gathering Place. 14 - Enjoy games, trivia and a treat at the Jonny Appleseed Social at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 15 - Campbelltown United Christian Church will be hosting the Birthday Party this month. Come and celebrate the March birthdays at 2:00pm in the Main Dining Room. 17 - Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Shamrock Shindig at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Don’t forget to wear green today. 17 - One Accord will be singing a variety of songs for us, including some Irish songs, at 6:30pm in the Chapel. 19 - Paul and Ann Harnish from Moments of Glad Tidings will be leading us in a hymn sing at 2:00pm in the Gathering Place 24 - A Memorial Service to honor the residents who have passed away in 2013 will be held at 7:00pm in the Chapel. 25 - Join the participants from Hope Springs Farms as they visit with us and provide an activity at 10:30am in the Multi-Purpose Room. 26 - Personal Care Residents - Bring your ideas and suggestions to the Personal Care Residents Meeting at 1:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. 26 - Today is National Purple Day! Join us at 2:00pm for Purple Trivia in the Gathering Place. Don’t forget to wear your purple attire today. 27 - The Farrel Family will be bringing Pets to visit Room to Room starting at 2:30pm. 28 - Trivia questions will be asked every hour between 9:00am and 4:00pm for All Day Trivia. Winners can only give one correct answer. 28 - Jonestown Bible Church will be here for a sing-a-long and devotional at 10:15am in the Chapel. 28 - Sandra Unger (daughter of Martha Kurtz) will be sharing a program entitled “Snapshot of Grandma” at 2:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room 29 - Night of Music sponsored by the CCC Auxiliary will be held at 7:00pm in the Chapel. 31 - Friends of All Animals will be visiting Room to Room starting at 6:30pm. . March Motor Tours Nursing Personal Care 20 - Countryside Drive; 1:30pm 25 - Lunch at Classic Creations; 11:30am 5 - Shopping at Palmyra Shopping Center; 9:30am 19 - Lunch at Pizza Hut in Palmyra; 11:30am 26 - Countryside Drive; 10:00am Cottagers 5 - Shopping at Palmyra Shopping Center; 9:30am 14 - Tour of Ron Shirks home to see his collection of mounted animals from his hunting trips. Followed by lunch at Classic Creations; 11:30am 26 - Countryside Drive; 10:00am Wednesday Evening Services Please join us every Monday in the Multi-Purpose Room at 10:15am. John Landis will be studying the book of James. 7:00pm in the Chapel 5 - Prayer Meeting with Mt. Hope UCC 12 - Prayer Meeting with Campbelltown UCC 19 - Prayer Meeting with Palmyra UCC 26 - Prayer Meeting with Fontana UCC Sewing Circle Group Bible Talk March 11th 1:00pm Multi-Purpose Room We will be knotting patches during this time. Residents, family members, and friends are welcome to join us. March 19th 10:00am Gathering Place Prayer Circle March 18th 2:30pm Multi-Purpose Room The Bible During the months of March and April we will show the movie “The Bible” on Sundays at 2:00pm in the Country Lounge. Get swept up into the adventure, drama and wonder of the Bible with this 10-hour miniseries from Roma Downey (Touched by an Angel) and her husband, producer Mark Burnett (Survivor). It is a movie that portrays the Bible starting in Genesis. You'll meet Abraham and Moses, witness the birth of Jesus, experience The Last Supper and marvel at the resurrection. Night of Music Sponsored by CCC Auxiliary Saturday March 29, 29, 2014 2014 7:00pm In the CCC Chapel Each United Christian Church will be providing special music music A freewill offering will be taken Total offering will benefit the residents at CCC Everyone is invited to come and enjoy this evening of music Who Was Born in March? The names listed below are some of the people who were born in March. Can you find them in this word search? Look only for the underlined part of the name. Q O C Y Y O U N G M L R H K D L L C K N K M F E S L Q B L O O D T J O A N J M V G Z L U M X L M X A Y J N C I W W M O U B F G S G S H U V L A E W K R N S Q A R T E L E B X B B V L E D I H U R Y J A X R E Y H C N I X O N D W J Y N U S N K D P H D U E U O H K B L L V P M T R I Q O D O C T O S P J K U R T E E H V V L S F M A J E L P R J M A J H D H U L I F R O S T S O H S R T Q I E G J Z U I Y B L N O Q L Y H E Y S R W G D A R B V F B N G M V S O H E V O Z O I E O P X W Y O A Z W I I J X T Y X O J V M V O G O C Z P E U V V V L B Q K E I V G X U A U F O D K R U L R J O L D H M A I V W W R N D K Y R Q A S L R V D E O N L Z W N H F T C O I A Z M S T W G A W R N D T X Y P T Q A S G S S B K S W Z F I H Y J B A P D V R W E U E W T O O E I Z Z O A C D E L E W I D E M B T N T R N A O E S K E X T C R Z J G U L B K P F H E E G I K P L H X O T Z R H G S K I U X A F B X B Z S E X I K S J V H Y P C M V N B G U Y V N O X E D R E N T A H S R I A L B E I N N O B U R Q D L P C L A I B O R N E J O I N E R K E R S E E O L V P J U U G D F Z M B G C D T X R U E L S Ron Howard Desi Arnaz Ozzie Nelson Leonard Nimoy William Shatner Jerry Lewis Fred Rogers Harry Houdini Alexander Graham Bell Albert Einstein Johann Sebastian Bach Robert Frost Liz Claiborne Glenn Miller Carrie Underwood Lawrence Welk Charley Pride Reba McEntire Jackie Joiner-Kersee Shaquille O'Neal Bonnie Blair Peyton Manning Cy Young Pat Nixon Pat Robertson Andrew Jackson James Madison ACTIVITIES CALENDAR March 2014 Sunday Monday 8:20 Devotions 9:30 Exercise MPRW Tuesday Key: CH - Chapel ATR - Activity Therapy Room CL - Country Lounge 2 9:00 Sunday School CH Daryl Weaver 3 10:15 Bible Study MPRW 10:30 Room Visits - Nursing 2:00 Bowling MPRW 3:00 Cottagers Social MPRW 4:00 Balloon Volleyball GP 2:00 Movie “The Bible” CL 3:00 Gospel Video GP 7:00 Providence Mennonite Church CH MPRW - Multi-Purpose Room West GP - Gathering Place MDR - Main Dining Room Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Word Search Hand EXERCISE IN GP 1 10:15 How Many Words Game GP 2:00 Hard Times MPRW 4:00 Scripture Reading GP 7:00 Lawrence Welk GP Out Every Friday EXERCISE IN GP 4 EXERCISE IN GP 5 6 NO EXERCISE 7 EXERCISE IN GP 8 10:15 PC Room Visits 9:30 Palmyra Shopping 10:15 Number Bingo MPRW 10:00 Echoes of Grace 10:15 Wheel of Fortune GP 10:15 Music Hour GP Center PC & Cottage 2:00 Coffee Cart - PC MPRW 2:00 Music with Wayne 2:00 Fun Facts About 10:15 We Remember GP 2:30 Coffee Cart - Nursing 2:00 World Day of Prayer MPRW Names GP 10:15 PC Manicures CL 3:00 Camp Meeting on CD CH 4:00 Scripture Reading GP 4:00 Read & Reminisce GP 2:00 Penny Game GP 4:00 Variety Time GP 7:00 Lawrence Welk GP CL 4:00 Bean Bag Toss GP 4:00 Song Time GP FASTNACHT DAY 7:00 Mt. Hope UCC - CH DAY LIGHT 9 10 11 EXERCISE IN GP 12 13 14 EXERCISE IN GP 15 SAVING TIME BEGINS 10:15 Bible Study MPRW 9:45 Exercise 10:15 Choice Game GP 10:15 St. Patrick’s Day 10:15 Poetry Hour MPRW 10:15 Trivia Time GP 9:00 Sunday School CH 10:30 Room Visits - Nursing 10:15 PC Room Visits 10:15 Country Folk Bingo MPRW 10:30 Catholic Mass GP 2:00 Birthday Party MDR David Weidman 2:00 Art with Mindy 10:30 Hope Springs Farm Gathering CL 2:00 Coffee Cart - PC 11:30 Bus Trip - Cottage 4:00 Scripture Reading GP 2:00 Sonny and Audrey MPRW MPRW 2:00 Hillbilly Golf GP 2:30 Coffee Cart - Nursing 2:00 Jonny Appleseed 7:00 Lawrence Welk GP MPRW 4:00 Table Ball GP 1:00 Sewing Circle MPRW 4:00 Ring Toss GP Social MPRW 3:00 Camp Meeting on CD 6:15 Movie Night GP 2:00 Crossword Puzzle GP 7:00 Campbelltown UCC 4:00 Variety Time GP CH 4:00 Amusing Morsels GP CH 4:00 Song Time GP 6:30 St. Patrick’s Day Party MDR FULL MOON 16 ST. PATRICK’S 17 EXERCISE IN GP 18 19 SPRING BEGINS 20 21 EXERCISE IN GP 22 9:00 Sunday School CH DAY 10:15 Music Hour GP 10:00 Bible Talk GP 10:00 Spring Time Bingo 10:15 Stories with John 10:15 Jeopardy GP Mark Landis 10:15 Bible Study MPRW 10:15 PC Room Visits 10:15 Nursing Manicures GP MPRW MPRW 2:00 What is the Price? 2:00 Movie “The Bible” CL 10:15 Room Visits - Nursing 2:30 Prayer Circle MPRW 11:30 Out to Lunch - PC 1:30 Countryside Drive 2:00 Bible Trivia MPRW MPRW 3:00 Gaither Music Video GP 2:00 Shamrock Shindig 4:00 Read & Reminisce GP 2:00 Moments of Glad Nursing 3:00 Wii Bowling GP 4:00 Scripture Reading GP 6:15 Movie Night GP MPRW Tidings GP 2:00 Coffee Cart - PC 4:00 Variety Time GP 7:00 Lawrence Welk GP 4:00 Balloon Volleyball GP 4:00 Balloon Toss GP 2:30 Coffee Cart - Nursing 6:30 One Accord CH 7:00 Palmyra UCC - CH 3:00 Camp Meeting on CD CH Wear Green Today 4:00 Song Time GP 27 ALL DAY TRIVIA 28 24 EXERCISE IN GP 25 EXERCISE IN GP 26 EXERCISE IN GP 29 10:15 Bible Study MPRW 10:00 Countryside Drive 10:15 Number Bingo MPRW 10:15 Jonestown Bible 10:15 Country Folk 10:15 Room Visits - Nursing 10:15 Music Hour GP PC & Cottage 2:00 Coffee Cart - PC Church CH Gathering GP 2:00 Bocce MPRW 11:30 Out To Lunch 10:15 We Remember GP 2:30 Coffee Cart - Nursing 2:00 Snapshots of 2:00 Spelling Bee MPRW 2:30 Pet Visits with the 4:00 Table Ball GP Nursing 1:00 PC Meeting MPRW Grandma MPRW 4:00 Scripture Reading GP 7:00 Memorial Service CH 2:00 Make Beaded Necklace 2:00 Purple Trivia GP Farrel Family - Rooms 4:00 Variety Time GP 7:00 Night of Music CH _________________ MPRW 4:00 Feather Ball GP 4:00 Song Time GP 30 31 4:00 Read & Reminisce GP 7:00 Fontana UCC - CH 9:00 Sunday School CH 10:15 Bible Study MPRW Walter Knight III 10:15 Room Visits - Nursing National Purple Day 2:00 Movie “The Bible” CL 2:00 Plant Seeds MPRW Wear Purple Today 7:00 North Annville 4:00 Balloon Volleyball GP Bible Church CH 6:30 Friends of All Animals Rooms 23 9:00 Sunday School CH Ken Kleinfelter 2:00 Movie “The Bible” CL 3:00 Gospel Video GP 6:15 Movie Night GP _________________