Monthly News - Mulberry Gardens

Monthly News
A monthly newsletter dedicated to Mulberry Gardens residents and family members.
April, 2013 / Issue CI
C ongratulations to Our Ten Year Employees at
Mulberry Gardens of Southington
Marie Terzak, Retirement Counselor
I have been the Retirement Counselor at Mulberry
Gardens for 10 years this March. I moved to
Southington in 1979; I was born in New Britain.
Prior to coming to Mulberry Gardens, I worked as a
Real Estate Broker. Before that, I was an Associate
in the Trust Investment Department at The New
Britain Bank and Trust Co., and was a Registered
Representative counseling investors about Tax Free
Municipal Bonds and other short-term money market
instruments. I am also a member of the choir at Mary
Our Queen Church in Plantsville.
John Swiatek, Dining Service Director
I have been the Food Service Director for the past
10 years at Mulberry Gardens. Prior to Mulberry, I
was the Chef Manager at Southington Care Center
for 13 years. I also have worked in various hotels and
restaurants including the Yankee Silversmith Inn. I
currently live in Bristol with my wife Ginny.
A special thanks goes out to both Marie and John for making
such a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You are
both model employees and we appreciate everything you do
each and every day!
Assisted Living • Adult Day Program • Memory Care Services
Extra special acts of kindness are what make Mulberry Gardens "Care Extraordinaire!"
April Highlights...
Resident Birthdays
Loving Life at Marian Heights Adult Day Center
Mulberry Gardens
Raoul L. March 9
Leroy Z. March 14
Edna Z. March 21
Wednesday, April 10: Special Spring
Luncheon
Friday, April 12, 2:30 p.m. Music
Program led by Tom Alvord
Marian Heights
Eleanor D. March 18
Robert H. March 30
Irena K. March 30
Saturday, April 20, 1:30 p.m. Music
Program by Sophistication
Week of April 21: National Volunteer
Week
Monday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. Special visit
by Pied Piper Ponies
Tuesday, April 23: Music by Doug
Mulcahy
Digital Messenger System
All Residents: Please turn your TVs to
channel 16 to see the latest Mulberry news!
E-Newsletters
In the spirit of “Going Green,” the calendars
and newsletters will be emailed to all family
members. It is important that you provide us
with your current email address. Please email
Lori Pisani at pisanil@mulberrygardens.org.
Thank you to everyone who has forwarded
their emails thus far.
Note: The residents and day center members
will continue to receive their newsletters and
calendars each month.
Please note you can also go to our website,
www.mulberrygardens.org and view our
calendars, pictures, and newsletters.
l-r: Carmelo Roman serving the sparkling cider; Jozef K. and Jozef O. having fun at the festivities; Mary R. and Janina M. enjoying the
delicious sweets
Valentine’s Day was especially sweet as our members enjoyed dipping fresh strawberries in chocolate, eating Red Velvet cake
for dessert and a toasting with sparkling cider—led by the always upbeat and positive Carmelo—Driver Extraordinaire, and so
much more! It was a day filled with laughter, fun and so much love. Just like every day is here at Marian Heights—love is just
simply what we do!
Spring into Health
by Nicole Lumley
Exercise Physiologist
With the warm weather and the flowers blooming, it’s clear that most of us will be itching to go outside and enjoy the change
of seasons. With that—it’s important to make sure we are making healthy choices. Here are three healthy habits that will keep
a spring in your step!
1. Eat right. The old saying is true—you are what you eat! Make smart choices by keeping your plate full of colorful fruits and
vegetables.
2. Wear sunscreen. Dermatologists recommend applying SPF 15 (or greater) sunscreen every day. For maximum benefits,
make sure to apply sunscreen to your ears, neck and hands too!
3. Stay hydrated. Water is needed for almost every body process, including perspiration and the removal of waste products, so
make sure you meet your daily quota—that's about eight cups a day.
Complement Corner
I recall visiting my Dad in a skilled nursing
facility and saying to myself, “I wish he wasn’t
so sick so that he could come to Mulberry." I
was thinking about the time my parents came
to a party here and I introduced him to one of
the residents, John, whom I admired. He started
chatting and said he would meet us in the lobby
in a few minutes. When the party was over, he
was still in John’s apartment talking about the
dinosaurs’ movements through the Connecticut
River valley. That was many years ago and I
knew, then, that Mulberry Gardens was a special
place.
—Renny Hanson, Maintenance Director
Each Individual is a Treasure
One anonymous donor
Resident-Family Programs
In the spirit of Planetree, we welcome you to join your loved one for a wonderful afternoon. The Resident—Family Programs are
planned as an opportunity for family and friends to share a one-to-one experience with their loved ones. On Thursday, April 18th
at 6:30 p.m. we will have Wii Bowling and "Make your Own Sundaes". No money needed for this evening—come and enjoy with
your loved one. Please contact Lori at pisanil@mulberrygardens.org or Maria at tarantinom@mulberrygardens.org or
(860) 378-3917.
In Memory of Richard Pelletier
The Hospital of Central Connecticut Care
Coordination Department
Mt. Southington Ski Area (Owners and Staff)
For information about how you can help
leave a legacy, please call Perry Phillips at
860-276-1020.
If you have any questions about information contained in this newsletter, please contact Lori Spencer Pisani at 860.276.1020.
A not for profit member of Central Connecticut Senior Health Services
Mulberry Gardens of Southington
58 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479
mulberrygardens.org
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April Highlights
Loving Life at
Marian Heights
Spring into Health
Resident-Family Programs
Resident/Day Member
Birthdays
Donations
We can now be found
on Yelp.com. We invite
our residents and families
to write a review on the
site. Look up Mulberry
Gardens and click on
“Write A Review.”
Yelp.com helps people find
great local businesses.
Save the Dates!
*For more information,
call Marie Terzak,
Retirement Counselor at:
860.276.1020
58 Mulberry Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Future Planning Night
Tuesday, April 9, 4:00-6:30 p.m.
(Two parts with dinner served at 5:00 p.m.)
Part I: Sharon Robinson, Attorney Val DePaolo and a
VNA representative
Part II: Matthew Jalowiec,
Southington-Cheshire Probate Judge
Annual Breakfast at Mulberry Fundraiser!
Saturday May 18, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Mulberry Gardens 10 Year Anniversary Party!
Thursday, June 6, 5:30 p.m.
Invitations to Follow
58 Mulberry Street • Plantsville, Connecticut • www.mulberrygardens.org