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Wellness Nurse, Vicki Fuka lectures about the health
benefits of sweet potatoes and members receive a
tasty sampling.
Caroline Denis, Dolores Gray and
Norma Carey view Bruno
Vanoudenhove’s Chicago paintings.
Bill Youngberg serves his famous rum
cake to Pat Talanian and the Banfields
prior to the Madrigal Concert.
Luke Hamilton from Member Services shares his
photographic exhibit with Garlands’ members.
Three generations: Luke Hamilton at
his Photographic reception with his
mom, Diane and his grandma
Garlands’ member, Dolores Miller.
Tina and Cathie from The Comprehensive Group offer
quarterly lectures for members on health matters.
Special Events
Super Bowl Party -rsvp
Academy Award Party -rsvp
Sunday, February 24, 3-4pm in the Robie
Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries
will be served as you walk the red carpet. Vote for
your favorites and then watch the Academy Awards
beginning at 7pm in the Timbers Lounge. Prizes will
be awarded on Monday to those who guess the most
winners correctly.
Sunday, February 3, 5-8:30pm
in the Timbers Lounge & Grill,
$10 per person to Jill by 2/1 at Noon.
Watch the big game on the big screen TVs. Munch
on brats, hot dogs, chips, veggies & dip and cookies.
Pop and water will be provided. Bring your own beer!
Don’t forget to participate in the Super Bowl squares
game.
New Member Reception -rsvp
Thursday, February 28, 4:30-6pm in the Robie
Welcome members who have moved in since
November or those who have not been welcomed as of
yet. Enjoy complimentary cheese and crackers. New
members will be given a corsage to wear and will be
introduced at 5:15pm.
Garlands Members invited to
Kiwanis Dinner/Entertainment
events at The Garlands
The American Road to Victory Film
Discussion Series -rsvp
$25 per person for dinner and entertainment.
These events are co-sponsored by The Garlands of
Barrington, the Barrington Area Library and the
Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA)
Sunday, February 10, 1-3:30pm in the PAC
Members are requested to make their reservations
with the Concierge as soon as possible. Since we
are sharing this event, seating for members will be
limited.
“The Americans on D Day” will be featured sharing
the story of the invasion of Normandy which marked
the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. With
Allied boots on the ground in France, Hitler’s fortress
Europe would collapse in less than a year. After the
film, we’ll hear from local veterans and discuss what
they’ve seen.
Mark Your Calendars…
“The Americans on Hell’s Highway”
On Sunday, March 17, 1pm
“The Americans in The Bulge”
On Sunday, April 14, 1pm
Please reserve with the Kiwanis at 847-381-1467.
Please pay $10 to the Kiwanis directly and $15 will be
taken from your monthly account for the buffet-style
dinner portion of the ticket price.
“The Rise and Fall of Great Civilizations:
How the world ended up the way it is”
Tuesday, February 5, 5:30pm in the PAC
Presented by Michael Harkins and Ed Roney from the
Barrington History Museum.
“Life on a Nuclear Submarine”
Tuesday, February 19 5:30pm in the PAC
Presented by Garlands Member, Tom Banfield.
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The LifeLong Learning Center
Harper College Life Long Learning Institute presents… Classes Co-Sponsored
by The Garlands, Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute and BACOA
Elizabethan Experience -rsvp
Showboat -rsvp
Wednesday, February 13, 10:30-11:30am
in the PAC
In this costumed performance, Lady Anne Bacon,
attendant to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, arrives
from court to describe life in Renaissance England.
From the royal schoolroom to the formal presence
chamber, Lady Bacon has seen it all. She educated
her son Francis Bacon, traveled with the Queen on
Progress, and lived during the times of Shakespeare,
Raleigh, Drake, and Walsingham. Dressed in period
clothing and using her traveling basket full of
necessaries, Christine Brookes captures the essence
of a Renaissance courtier’s life.
Thursday, March 15, 1-2:30pm in the PAC
Unanimously acclaimed the first great American
musical, this 1927 show was so far ahead of its time
that there would be no comparable achievement
for nearly two decades. Charles Troy will discuss
how composer Jerome Kern and librettist Oscar
Hammerstein II adapted Edna Ferber’s sprawling
contemporary novel into a masterpiece that has
spawned numerous film versions, revivals, and
recordings, all of which have contributed to its
legendary status.
Lyric Opera Lectures
In the Surround Sound Theater
DIE MEISTERSINGER VON
NÜRNBERG—Richard Wagner -rsvp
RIGOLETTO—Giuseppe Verdi -rsvp
Thursday, February 21, 3:30pm-4:30pm
The rakish Duke of Mantua seduces and abandons
Count Monterone’s daughter. Monterone curses the
Duke, and—when ridiculed by Rigoletto, the Duke’s
court jester—curses Rigoletto as well. Rigoletto’s
daughter Gilda is in love with the Duke, whom she
knows only as a poor student. Courtiers abduct Gilda,
who is herself seduced and abandoned by the Duke,
leaving Rigoletto desperate for revenge. Rigoletto
hires an assassin to kill the Duke, but Gilda, learning
of the plan, allows herself to be killed in the Duke’s
place, fulfilling the “father’s curse” of Monterone on
Rigoletto.
Tuesday, February 5, 3:30-4:30pm
A gallant knight, Walther, enters a song contest in
order to win the prize: Eva, the girl he loves, daughter
of the richest man in Nuremberg. In his “audition,”
Walther’s passionate artistry is initially rejected by
Nuremberg’s conservative guild of Mastersingers—
with the exception of the warm-hearted cobbler and
poet Hans Sachs, who encourages Walther in the
writing of a gloriously beautiful “prize song.” In the
end, Walther sings his “prize song” in the contest and
wins Eva.
“Bringing in the New Year
Garlands’ Style”
The Garlands traveled to Rio de Janeiro where at
8pm our time it is midnight their time.
The evening consisted of the music of Rio Bamba,
tasting Brigadeiros (a Brazilian chocolate), line
dancing with Jill, a Prosperity basket drawing,
and a Champagne toast and presentation by MAC
Chairperson, Tom Banfield.
Director of Activities, Jill Lund leads a salsa line dance.
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Things To Do...
Vocalist, Peter Oprisko performs
“Sinatra & Standards” at Birthday Bash
Jewelry Repair
Garlands Living 101 Will Return
Illinois State Treasurer, Dan Rutherford
and Breakfast -rsvp
Tuesday, February 19, 1:30-3:30pm
in the Wellness Hallway
Betsy from Betsy’s One of A Kind will repair your
costume jewelry for a nominal fee. She also will
display some of her beaded jewelry.
Saturday, February 2, 1:30pm in the Café
All are welcome to celebrate February birthdays with
cake and coffee. If you are celebrating a birthday,
please see the hostess for a name tag.
February 5 at 1:30pm in the Eastlake-rsvp
Members are invited to ask managers questions about
the amenities in their department.
Thursday, February 21, 7am in the PAC, $10pp (may
be billed to your Food & Beverage monthly account)
Please RSVP by 2/18.
This event is sponsored by the Barrington Breakfast
Rotary Club. Take this opportunity to become
informed on governmental issues.
Introducing “Caring Through Crafts” –
Volunteers Needed -rsvp
2nd Mondays of the month, 12:30pm
in the Wellness Hallway
Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Joseph’s Home for
the Elderly in Palatine has been giving loving,
compassionate care to the elderly since 1965. Men
and women from all nationalities, religions and beliefs
have made their home with them.
Monday, February 11: Paste and create Birthday
cards for St. Joseph’s residents.
If you have a charity dear to your heart who would
appreciate being a recipient in the future, please
contact Jill *13.
“Hope’s In Style” Charity Fashion Show
Sunday, February 24, 1-4pm in the PAC, $35.
RSVP, for tickets, please contact Courtney Quigley
atquigleycourtney@yahoo.com, or Hopesinstyle@
yahoo.com. You can also find us on Facebook at
Hope’s In Style and twitter @HopesInStyle.
Let’s put hope on the runway. Hope’s In Style is
a fashion show that will showcase the work of
Barrington High School stylists and student models.
Models will be dressed from local boutiques as well as
students’ original designs. The audience will vote on
the best stylist and model. Each vote is $1 and voting
is unlimited. Prizes will be awarded. All proceeds
from this fashion show will be used to build a home
for Monica Morales and her family of 8 who live in
a 90 square feet shack in the Guatemala City garbage
dump.
Film Group
Monday, February 11, 7pm in the SST:
“Spellbound” with Gregory Peck
Monday, February 25, 7pm in the SST:
“The Quiet Man” with John Wayne
Member Bill Lieberman will give a short introduction
before each movie and those interested may stay
afterwards for discussion of the movie.
Scenes from New Year’s Eve
Mardi Gras Beinet Making &
Chickory Tasting -rsvp
Tuesday, February 12, 3-4pm
in the Winslow Dining Room
Beinets are a puffy pastry smothered in powdered
sugar much like a fried donut that are eaten in New
Orleans. Jill will need helpers to roll the dough and
eat the products. Beads will be given out!
Kay and Gil Reich get ready to ring in the New Year at the
Copacabana (PAC).
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Ongoing Happenings
What do you like to do?
If it isn’t in this Gazette, please call Jill *13 and next month we can try to get a group going.
Bible Study – Tuesdays at 2:30pm in the Library
BINGO – 4th Wednesday at 1pm in the Cafe
Birthday Bash – lst Saturday at 1:30pm in the Café
Black Jack – 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11am in the Timbers
Book Browsers – 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3pm in the Eastlake
Book Lovers Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at 3pm in the Eastlake
Catholic Communion Services – Sundays at 10:45am at Prairieview
Catholic Mass – 3rd Monday of the month at Prairieview
Co-Ed Bridge – Thursdays at 7pm in the Robie Lounge
Coffee with David – 2nd Tuesday of the month
Crafts – 2nd Monday of the month at 12:30pm in the Café. Limited to 10 rsvp
Garlands Living 101 – lst Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm in the Eastlake
Gin Rummy – Tuesdays at 2pm in the Robie Lounge
Good Questions – 3rd Thursdays in the Eastlake
Happy Hour – Mondays at 4:30pm in The Grill
Happy Hour – Wednesdays at 4:30pm in the Timbers Lounge
Happy Hour – Thursdays at 4:30pm in the Robie Lounge
Just Talk – Saturdays 1st& 3rd at 10am in the Eastlake
Ladies Bridge – Mondays at 1pm in the Robie Lounge
L-C-R – lst Friday of the month at 1pm in the Cafe
Learn Fun Bridge – Wednesdays at 10am in the Robie Lounge
Life Transitions – 3rdTuesdays at 10:00am in the Reflections Room
Men’s 8-Ball Practice – Tuesdays at 3:30pm in the Timbers
Men’s Bridge – Fridays at 1pm in the Robie Lounge
Men’s Lunch – Tuesdays at Noon in the South Winslow
Men’s Poker – Thursdays at 2pm in the Timbers
Men’s Texas Hold’em – 2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm in the Timbers
Movies – Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 3pm & 7pm, Wednesdays at 7pm in the SST
Scrabble – Saturdays 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th at 1:30pm in the Café
Women’s Lunch – Mondays at Noon in the South Winslow
Wii Bowling – Please call Sandra *41 for more information on this fun activity
Daily Activity Message
Just dial *48 to hear a listing of daily special events!
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The Garlands to Go
Trips may be cancelled depending on interest.
If you cancel, you are responsible for the cost of your trip once you reserve.
Papaspiros Restaurant & Frank Lloyd
Wright Home & Studio, Oak Park
Please note when you see the hiking boot it will
indicate how much walking you will need to do
for the trip.
No hiking boot = no walking,
Friday, March 1, 10:30am-3pm, $15 for home tour
and transportation. Lunch at your own expense.
This home and studio served as Wright’s private
residence and workplace from 1889-1909. View the
Prairie style architecture and hear about his family life
and career.
may be handicapped accessible
= Limited Walking
= Some walking
= Extensive Walking
Legacy Girls perform at 2nd Fridays
at the Barrington Library -rsvp
Springhill Mall-Dundee -rsvp
Wednesday, February 6, 1-4pm
Door to door transportation to stores such as Carson’s
or Macy’s.
Friday, March 8, 7:30pm departure, Show 8-9pm,
Pick up at 9pm. Please RSVP by 3/8 at Noon
This program is complimentary and seating is first
come first serve.
The Legacy Girls performed at the Garlands. They
portray the Andrew Sisters in three part harmony and
sing your favorites from the World War II era.
Station Middle School Band Concert
and Lunch -rsvp
Wednesday, February 13, 10:30am-Noon,
Complimentary. Please RSVP by 2/1.
Enjoy the music from the middle school band and let
them treat you to lunch during the concert. Concert
begins at 11am.
Driehaus Museum, Chicago
Wednesday, March 13, 12:30pm-5pm, $28pp,
RSVP by 2/22
Oscar Nominated Short Films
at the Catlow -rsvp
Filled with hand-carved wood, custom-made stained
glass, floors as interesting and elaborate as the walls
and ceilings and 17 types of marble, alabaster and
onyx, tour the restored Samuel M. Nickerson Mansion
and immerse yourself in luxury.
Saturday, February 23, 11:30am Departure, Shows
begin at Noon. Pick Up 4pm, $10pp.
Please book by 2/4.
The special viewing will include two of the most
compelling and hardest to see categories Best
Animated Short Film and Best Live Action Short Film.
There are five nominees in each category for a total
of ten films. Each film will run from 10-20 minutes.
There will be an intermission. You may order food
at Baloney’s and bring it into the theater if you wish
either prior to the showings or during the intermission.
“The Accomplice” at the
Metropolis Arlington Heights
Wednesday, March 27, 12:15pm-4pm, $38pp.
RSVP by 2/22.
A woman and her lover plot to kill her husband. The
twists and turns which are part comedy part murder
mystery will keep you laughing and on the edge of
your seat!
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Bulletin Board
Lyric Opera Dress Rehearsal Tickets
Please call Jill * 13 if you are interested in attending
“Rigoletto” by Verdi on Friday, February 22 at 1pm.
A member has 4 passes that he is donating.
Recycling Member Committee
Going green is all the talk these days. The Garlands
would like your help in making our community more
“green” by joining the Recycling Committee.
Please call Jill *13 if you are interested and in March
we will set up a meeting to brainstorm how members
can help with our Recycling Program.
Happy Birthday in February!
Movie Mania Committee
Looking for members who would like to help preview
and select movies for our showings on Saturday,
Sunday and Wednesdays. Please call Jill *13 to
volunteer for this group that will meet quarterly.
Let’s Go Outing Committee
Quarterly Meeting -rsvp
Friday, February 15, 1pm in the Eastlake
Members are encouraged to help Jill select outings for
April, May and June.
That’s Entertainment Committee
Quarterly Meeting -rsvp
Friday, February 15, 2pm in the Eastlake
Listen to musical entertainment and select who should
perform for which occasion.
Feb-02 ArletteWeber
Feb-04 Bobbie Wood
Feb-06 Rose Serwa
Feb-08 JoAnn Ziegler
Feb-10 David Guthrie
Feb-10 Gethsemane Artiaga
Feb-10 Jane Hoffman
Feb-10 Tom Weber
Feb-12 Marge Fitzgerald
Feb-14 Mary Betz
Feb-15 Gene Rueter
Feb-16 Betty Guthrie
Feb-17 Conrad Zwik
Feb-20 Lee Stokes
Feb-21 Caroline Denis
Feb-22 Hollis Schoepke
Feb-27 Mary Barnes
Feb-28 Corinne Anda
Members Advisory Committee
The MAC was founded in 2003 to provide a constructive and positive voice of the residents to the Garland’s
leadership team, primarily in matters of major importance. The MAC provides a special, focused channel of
communications to benefit both the Members and the Garlands leadership, and it acts as a “sounding board” for the
Garlands’ leadership on issues important to the community at large. Committee Members serve for three years and
each year the MAC selects new members and officers replacing those whose terms have been completed.
Members of the MAC for the year 2013 will be:
Tom Banfield (Chairman), Bucky Ellis, Betty Guthrie, Phyllis Hamilton, Scootie Jeffers, Paul Leonard,
Ron Lindquist, Harry Logue, Marlene Peterson, Rita Roche, Jake Schnur, and Carol Schwarz.
Every member of the Garlands can consider themselves to be an adjunct member of the MAC Committee. The
twelve listed members represent us all and speak for us. Its members are selected by the existing committee and
represent a balance of gender and location in the building.
Please contact any one of them to discuss significant issues of general interest.
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Wellness Programs
Wellness Center Hours
The Fitness Center
Monday through Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
The Pool and Locker Rooms are open 7 days a week
from 7am-7pm.
Family Swim- Please have guests sign in with
Member Services and get a wrist band.
Weekdays 4-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-7pm.
Blood Pressure Clinic
Drop in or make an appointment during Wellness
Center hours to have one of the nurses take your blood
pressure. Please call *40.
Garlands Participants to Sign-up
for NuStep Study
Lab Services
Blood draw services are offered every Tuesday at
9:00am in the Wellness Center.
This service is provided by NICL Lab.
Please call *40 for more information on this service
February-April 2013, Fitness Center
If you haven’t already signed up to participate in
the NuStep study it’s not too late! Participants will
commit to using the NuStep at least twice a week
for ten minutes at their convenience. We will be
measuring improvements in agility and strength. Call
Sandra at *41 to sign up for this exciting study and to
schedule an initial assessment.
Coumadin Clinic
Tracie Cook, CNP is providing Coumadin
management at the Advocate Medical Group office
at The Garlands on Wednesdays 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
Please call 847-852-3770 for more information or to
schedule an appointment.
DestiNATION CelebrationYou’re Invited! -rsvp
Wednesday, February 13, 1:00 in the PAC Back,
Please RSVP to Sandra *41 by 2/12.
Thank you to everyone who logged in their mileage
for our DestiNation walking program to the Big White
Ski Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Please come celebrate our arrival and guess how many
miles we actually walked, enjoy food and beverage,
and plan the location of our next walking DestiNation!
Comprehensive Group
For all of your therapy needs. By appointment only.
Please call *47 for information and scheduling.
Outdated Prescriptions and
Other Medications
These items may be brought to the Wellness Center
Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm.
Please do not put them in the trash or down the sink.
Keep yourself and the environment safe.
Lecture Series Topics
If any member has an interest in any topic please let
one of the Wellness Nurses know. Maybe your topic
will be our next feature in our ongoing lecture series!
Doctor’s in….
Please call the Wellness Nurse at *40 to make your
appointment
Lecture Series
“The Color Wheel” with Rose, R.N.
Wednesday, February 20, at 11:00am in the
Surround Sound Theater, RSVP to *40
Join Rose to review your food choices. Are they in the
“color wheel”?
Eye Doctor: Watch for announcement in dispatch
Podiatrist:
Dr. Warheit – Wednesday, February 20, 8:00am –
2:00pm
Sample Healthy Foods
Friday, February 22, at 11:00am
in the Wellness Center Hallway
Join the wellness nurse for a healthy treat and the
benefits of eating bananas.
Dentist:
Wednesday February 6, 8:45am – 11am
Members may be seen at either location. Please call
Gloria at 312-787-4261 to schedule your appointment.
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Fitness Classes
Ladies Get Up and Go!
Open Water Walk
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-9:30am,
in the Fitness Studio
An invigorating exercise class for women set to the
pace of fun and lively music. Weights, bands, balls
and simple cardio leave you feeling energized and
ready to get up and go!
Tuesdays, 3-3:30pm in the Pool
The entire body feels loose and relaxed after a gentle
half hour walk in the Garland’s heated pool. Easy
chairlift access is available for members wanting pool
entry assistance.
Theraqua
Thursday, 9:30am in the Fitness Studio
In addition to a mat-based, core workout on the floor,
this class also utilizes large Swiss exercise balls along
with weights and bands. It’s a great exercise for the
core and total body with flexibility plus strengthening.
Please call *41 if interested in signing up for this
class.
Pilates on the Ball
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
10-10:45am in the Pool
Enjoy the soothing feeling of the water on your joints
as you stretch and strengthen your muscles and have a
light cardio-vascular workout.
Osteoball
Partner Workout With Caregiver
Tuesdays at 1pm in the Fitness Studio
The popularity of this class keeps building and
building. Come join Sandraand the gang of Osteoball
followers for this fun, effective workout. All exercises
are done seated with the use of a light air filled ball to
strengthen muscles and bones!
Thursdays, 1-1:30pm, Fitness Studio
The partner workout continues by popular demand!
This group exercise class is designed for members and
caregivers to work out together. Activities include
stretching, range of motion exercises, and toning
with weights, balls and bands. Come for the social
interaction and get fit while you’re at it! Questions?
Call Sandra at *41!
Men’s Grunt & Groan
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-9:30am
in the Fitness Studio
Just kidding! This is a great strength class for men of
all fitness levels. We sweat, we sing, some say we’re
silly, but we just like to have a good time. Won’t you
join us?
Balance Fitness for Men and Women
Fridays at 9am in the Fitness Studio
Scenes from New Year’s Eve
Coed Chair Yoga Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am, Fitness Studio
Due to the popularity and enjoyment of this class,
chair yoga will be offered twice a week! Exercises
consist of gentle stretching as well as special breathing
techniques designed to increase range of motion and
soothe and calm the nervous system. Beginners most
welcome!
Meditation
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-10:45, Fitness Studio
Practice quieting the mind and allowing the body
to deeply relax in this restful and rejuvenating 15
minute class. Studies show meditation can reduce
the incidence of colds among many other wonderful
benefits including peace of mind and stress relief.
The gal pals, Janet Hansen, Dusty Ash and Phyllis
Hamilton discuss what color clothing will bring which kind
of luck in the new year. Dusty wears white for world peace.
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Food! Glorious Food!
Please call *17 for Reservations
Just a reminder, table requests will not be granted when reservation are made.
Neighbor Table Time to Make New Friends
Taste of the Garlands -rsvp
Friday, February 15th
5:00pm-7:00pm in the PAC
Look for the menu to be posted on Touchtown TV &
the menu marquees. Tickets may be purchased with
the Host or at the door the day of the event
Please note the Winslow will be closed for Dinner
Don’t want to eat alone? Ask the Dining Host to be
seated at the Neighbor Table. Join someone already
seated or be the first one to invite others to join you.
Roycroft Dinner
Saturday, February 2nd
5:00pm-7:00pm in the Roycroft
Dinner will be served in the formal Roycroft Dining
Room. Look for the menu to be posted on Touchtown
TV & the menu marquees. The Café will be open from
5:00pm-6:00pm - reservations required
Chef’s Table - rsvp
Thursday, February 21st & Friday February 22nd
5:00pm in the Roycroft
Cooking Demo - rsvp
Chinese Buffet - rsvp
Tuesday, February 26th
3:00pm in the Café
Watch one of the talented Team Members from our
culinary team prepare a special dish. Samples will be
served!
Thursday, February 7th
5:00pm-7:00pm in the Winslow
Celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year!
Mardi Gras Dinner - rsvp
Cushion for Comfort
Tuesday, February 12th
5:00pm-7:00pm in the Grill
Join us as we celebrate Fat Tuesday with a New
Orleans menu! Please note the Grill Dinner Menu will
not be available.
Should you desire to have a pillow for your back
or to sit on while dining in the Winslow, ask one
of the servers or host to provide you with one that
Ann Pateros’ team has given them and are stored in
a cabinet. This will be preferable to using the pillow
from the hallway benches.
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Gazette on the Go
Going on vacation? Going to visit family? You
can’t take the Garlands with you but you can take
the Gazette. Bring along a copy of the Gazette
and have a picture taken while holding it in front
of somthing which shows where you have been.
Give a copy to your children and grandchildren
so they can join in the fun. Give Jill the picture
and it will be displayed where all can see. Let’s
see how far the Gazette can travel!
Grandmaster’s Palace of the Knights of the Order
of St. John of Malta. The Palace currently houses
the Parliament and Presidential Offices of Malta.
Sam & Skootie Jeffers visited there on October
27, 2012.
Garlands Going Green. . .
and Giving Back
Feeding the Spirit
and Soul
Pop Top Recycling
Devotional for 2013
Please bring your aluminum pop tops to Resource
Center. The tabs are recycled by McDonald’s
partner United Scrap Metal and they receive
the market value of the recycled metal plus a
charitable match from United Scrap. Last year
they raised more than $40,000 from this program.
Members and staff are welcome to read the new daily
devotional in 2013. Read the daily devotional and
sign your name in the book just once.
Devotional Group Prayer Discussion
Thursday, February 14, 1:30pm-2pm
in the Wellness Hallway
Time to enjoy a cup of coffee and gather as we
discuss prayers we may have to share. “How to Pray”
booklets will be distributed and discussed.
Aluminum Can Recycling Program
Please note the containers are near the Wright and
Sullivan elevators at the garage level. Bring your
cans to recycle to these areas.
Used Batteries
Annointing by Father Tom
There is a recycling bucket in the Resource Room
in which to place your used batteries.
Father Tom from St. Anne’s will conduct anointing at
the February mass at Prairieview.
Box Tops For Education
Ongoing in the Resource Center
There is a labeled basket with examples in
which to put your cut items. They will be sent
to Lydia Home in Chicago where each one will
be exchanged for 10 cents worth of education
materials and sports equipment for their children’s
programs. An easy way to make a donation.
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The Celebration Continues . . .
Happy Anniversary (and Happy Valentines Day too!)
In an ongoing celebration of The Garlands 10th Anniversary, The Garlands
honors its members with a tribute to its many collective anniversary
celebrations and their lifetimes of commitment. Just in time for Valentine’s
Day, our Gallery at The Garlands will feature a photographic narrative of 16
members’ portraits and stories on the theme of “Commitment,” primarily as it
relates to their married lives with spouses both here and no longer with us. It’s
an inspiring show that features beautiful portraits and time-honored life lessons
for all. In addition, the whole Garlands community was invited to participate
in the celebration by contributing their stories of love and commitment, some
of which follow.
On Courtship
I was engaged when I met him. I
gave my ring back to my fiancé’s
mother and sent my fiance, who
was in the Marine’s in California,
a “Dear John” letter. ~ Janet
Lareau, married 28 years until her
husband’s passing at age 53
I (and he) can’t remember the
proposal, but I do remember
picking out our rings at Peacocks
on State Street in Chicago. ~ John
and Barbara Seaman, married 57
years
He proposed with a gorgeous ring
at the Shriners Circus in downtown
Chicago on February 29, 1948—
Leap Year day! ~ Marion E.
Rettke, married 37 years
Technically I never got a proposal.
Plans just evolved and became
the natural thing to do. ~ Joyce
Carlson, married 53 years
following a courtship of 10 and a
half years (“I was 14, he was 16.”)
Walter planned a picnic for the two
of us at a park we both loved. He
proposed after the picnic and gave
me my ring. ~ Jeannette Hidding,
married 71 years
Ray had a MG sports car with
isinglass set-in windows. One
rainy night the stream inside the
car soaked us both as much as rain
would have, and we never got to
the party we were headed to. ~Ray
and Betty Wilke, married 56 years
and engaged with a ring (a “rock”)
at the “Top of the Rock” restaurant
on the top floor of the Prudential
building
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I was assigned as a nurse to Mitch
who had hernia surgery and was
a freshman student. He asked me
how much I knew about algebra
and I said, “Enough.” He handed
me his book and had written “How
about a date if and when I get out
of here?” I dropped the book, and
he wondered if he had blown it.
~ Rebecca Dunham Kartalia,
married 72 years
On Wedding Day Snafus and Stories
Bruce’s brother had our car put up
on blocks, decorated and put stones
in the hubcaps. When we finally
got in it and drove away it sounded
like a dump truck! ~ Carol and
Bruce Smith, celebrating their 50th
in September, 2013
I tried to put Carl’s wedding band
on his right hand. The minister
quietly whispered, “The LEFT
hand, Bubs!” ~ Bubs and Carol
Gottwald, married 30 years
It was raining cats and dogs and
102 degrees--no air conditioning!
~ Jane Hoffman, married 50 years
Our wedding was on the hottest
August 23 on record. The
temperature was 100 degrees at
7pm, the time of the wedding!
~ Evie and John Fassen, married
65 years
At the reception, two punch bowls
carved out of two large ice blocks
and placed at each end of a long
table melted with disastrous results.
~ Vette E. Kell, 69 years and
8 months
High school friends convinced Jim
to give them the key to our room at
The Davenport Hotel in downtown
Spokane. They put the Sunday
funny papers on the ceiling of our
room with a note saying “If you get
bored you can read the funnies.”
~ Jim and Alma Boge, married
65 years
Thinking we were having our
wedding night dinner at a quiet outof-town restaurant, we were greeted
by several of our parents’ friends
who had been at the wedding.
They gave us our privacy . . . only
when we left, we found that they
had paid for our dinner! Such a
treat for our young budget.
~ Marlene Peterson, married
56 years
It was a very snowy winter, and on
our wedding day guests followed
the snow plow into town and up
the hill to the church. ~ Marilyn
Laystrom, married 54 years
The Best Wedding or Anniversary Gift
Our best anniversary gift was
our 50th wedding anniversary
celebration at The Garlands with
three daughters, three sons-in-law
and 10 grandchildren. ~ Gil and
Kay Reich, married 58 years
For several years Tom invited
friends to a Westin Hotel in
Chicago on our Anniversary to
celebrate. ~ Sue Origer, 29 years
of marriage
My best wedding gift was two
enamel baking pans, which I
still use. Also my sterling silver,
which I use every day. ~ Eleanor
Ehrenfreund, married 64 years
My best wedding gift was my wife!
~ Frank Major, married 64 3/4
years
My best anniversary present was
a flight with a fighter pilot at age
75. ~ Mary Jane Nelson, a pilot
herself, was married 33 years
Our best anniversary gift was the
renewal of our 30th wedding vows
on top of a 11,000 foot mountain in
Ouray CO. The spectacular ending
to the ceremony was a group of
eleven migrating bald eagles that
flew over and circled above us for a
few minutes wishing us good luck.
Not a dry eye left in the group
~ Nancy and Paul Leonard,
married 56 years
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue!
“The something ‘old’ was me!”
~ Pat Talanian, who says she was
an older bride who was married
just shy of 40 years
I borrowed my wedding gown from
my college roommate.
~ Alma Boge, married 65 years
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Many Garlands members reported
borrowed pearls, prayer books and
handkerchiefs; old lacing, beading
and veils; new dresses, shoes and
earrings and blue garters.
On Other Commitments, Both Old . . . and New
Many members mentioned that, in
addition to their commitments to
a spouse or family they hold deep
commitment to:
Careers
Helping others
Faith, religion, church and God
Charity
Various movements and causes
Music and singing
Political beliefs
Hobbies
Pets
Values, particularly honesty
and loyalty
I have always been committed
to “civic affairs” and to the
preservation of open space and
to responsible and accountable
government. ~ P. James Perille,
married 63 years
Following over a decade of
caregiving to my ailing husband,
I have met a man who also acted
for over a decade as caregiver
to his spouse. We are enjoying
sharing our senior years and many
Garlands events with each other
and developing new commitments.
~ Joyce Dinsmore, married
39 years
I have always been committed to
making the best of all of our days .
. . and giving our children a happy
home and childhood. ~ Caroline O.
Laughlin, married 57 years
And the Awards go to . . .
Married the furthest from Barrington . . .
Thomas and Arlene Weber were married 43 years ago
in France, over 8000 miles away
The reported greatest number of children and
grandchildren . . .
Janet Lareau with 34 children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Greatest number of years married . . .
Mitch and Becky Kartalia with 72 years of wedded
bliss!
And, the award for the
least romantic first
date goes to . . .
Nancy and Paul Leonard:
Paul was emptying the
garbage at the sorority house,
and Nancy was taking her
laundry out of the dryer
(including her unmentionables). They struck up a
conversation and have since been married 56 years!
The World’s Largest Anniversary Toast to 2,720 Years (and Counting) of Wedded Bliss!
Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 4:30-6:30; appetizers, beverages and wedding cake will be served
Pop the champagne!
The Worlds’ Largest Anniversary Toast is happening this
Valentine’s Day when Garlands members raise their glasses to toast
their 2,720 years (and still counting!) of cumulative marriage at The
Garlands 10th Anniversary party. Anniversary cake will be served as
party goers share stories of engagements, weddings, honeymoons and
past anniversaries that are sure to inspire. The Anniversary toast and
party kicks off another tribute to Garlands members in the form of a
photo-narrative art exhibit entitled Commitment: Stories of Lasting
Love (see page 16).
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From the Executive Director
As we move into the second month of the new year, I am working on final
statistics and analysis of 2012 operations, preparing for the implementation
of HDTV and preparing our company for the initial licensing of a homecare
department. In addition, we have several new key positions to recruit for
and fill, notably, an Activities Coordinator to join Jill; a new painter; HVAC
engineer/maintenance and part-time Dining Room Manager to cover for Jamie
on her off days. As a company, we are moving ahead with several training
initiatives and recognition systems to honor our outstanding team (see below).
Our year is off to a good start, and we will certainly achieve much working
together.
Warm Regards,
David A. Loop, Executive Director
Garlands Gold
all Team Members will receive a copy of the card or
nomination communication, as genuine praise and
thanks. A copy also is provided to the individual’s
supervisor for their personal record and further
acknowledgment during their annual performance
evaluation.
For a number of years The Garlands has followed the
“Fish Philosophy” training and recognition for our
Team Members. With 2013, we are letting the fish
swim away and are introducing a new program that
will be unique for The Garlands. This means that the
pieces of colorful paper in the shape of a fish will be
replaced by a new recognition card.
At quarterly Team Member events, the “Gold”
recipients are publicly praised and presented with a
“G” banner for their name badge, a $50 check and an
invitation to the annual “President’s Award Dinner.”
At the dinner one person will receive a $1,000 check
and trophy, and their name will be memorialized on a
special annual President’s Award recipient plaque.
The “Garlands Gold” is an award program designed
to recognize Garlands Team Members who embody
the Garlands Values (passion and innovation) while
delivering exceptional service to Members, Guests
and fellow Team Members by going above and
beyond expectations. An inclusive program whereby
Members, Guests and fellow Team Members
acknowledge, thank and praise a Team Member by
completing a “Garlands Gold” card or through email
or print submission. This submission also serves
as nomination for quarterly Gold Award and annual
Presidents Award.
In addition to the creation of this recognition program,
new training programs will promote exceptional
customer service and all Department Directors have
a goal of raising the bar on service with their team by
leading by example with our “Daily Practices.”
We invite members to join us in embracing this
new recognition opportunity and complete multiple
“Garlands Gold” cards throughout the year. We have
a great Team of employees and recognition is the best
motivator and satisfier.
All cards/entries are turned into the Concierge or
Administration offices. A specially designed peer
review committee will carefully evaluate each entry.
They will review and recommend “Gold” status for
cases in which the Team Member went above and
beyond expectations. Regardless of “Gold” status,
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“Commitment:
Stories of Lasting Love”
The Garlands Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with Members’ Stories of Lasting Love
The Garlands of Barrington celebrates its 10th
Anniversary and commitment to the community
with a tribute to its members in a photographic
narrative exhibit entitled Commitment: Stories
of Lasting Love. The exhibit features inspiring
stories of Garlands members’ kept vows, love
and devotion that span a lifetime, offering a
rare, intimate glimpse at lasting love.
The exhibit’s portraits, taken by photographer
Brian Warling, and short stories, as told by
husbands and wives and written by Kathy
Wolf and Mary Klest, feature 16 perspectives
representing 823 years—and counting—of
commitment! The stories take unpredictable
twists and turns, like the one about the New
York City girl and the German country boy
who write to each other as international pen
pals then meet in Germany where they fall
in love while motorcycling together through
Bavaria’s Black Forest—the first of a lifetime
of adventures. They include high school
sweethearts, chance encounters, rekindled
hearts and brief courtships that led to a 57-year
marriage (“Bailing wasn’t an option! If I had to
do it all over again, I’d still pick you!”). There
is a couple whose most heroic claim-to-fame
after 58 years of wedded bliss is successfully
surviving the ‘60s with teens, and a widower
whose love lingers on through poetry (“Life
is more than what we planned . . . We saw
how love could blossom and then we made it
grow.”).
“It’s an honor and privilege to capture and
share our members’ precious memories,
living examples and sage advice on the theme
of commitment,” says Dawn L. Kempf,
The Garlands Vice President of Sales and
Marketing. “As this is our 10th Anniversary,
we are humbled by the many anniversaries our
members have celebrated and so pleased that
they chose to continue to live their well-lived
lives with us here at The Garlands.”
Commitment: Stories of Lasting Love is free
and open to the public daily from February
14, through the end of April from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. as part The Garlands ongoing 10th
Anniversary celebration.