CAMBRIDGE CALLER
JUNE 2018
At A Glance From the Desk of the CEO Rod Burkett As Father’s Day approaches this year, I would like to recognize and honor all of our residents who are fathers and grandfathers. Thank you for decades and decades of your love, your strengths and your fatherly presence. Raising children during or immediately after the Depression or World War II had to be a challenge, but I’m sure it was also rewarding in many ways. I would also like to acknowledge and honor the many dedicated, loving fathers who work with our company. On a daily basis, I witness many
Challenge to Be Physically Fit fabulous fathers who are working diligently to help carry out our mission, and who are balancing their lives and giving their authentic selves to their family. I also know that there are many single mothers that are employed in our firm that often have to function in the father’s role too. I am in awe of your compassion, your strength and your ability to accomplish so much. You definitely deserve to be honored on this day too, and all other days. I have been blessed to be a father and to also feel the excitement of being a grandfather 6 times! I have made my share of fatherly mistakes and know that I need to always work at staying connected and being a better communicator, but being a father and grandfather is the best job I’ve ever had! “I can’t believe we did 2 marathons!” Happy Father’s Day y’all!
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IN THE NEWS A Message from the President JoEllen Bleavins Alzheimer’s is an unforgiveable disease. It leaves your body intact but steals your memories. Nearly 6 million people in this country suffer from it. Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops the disease, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that number will increase to 14 million by 2050. The disease claims more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Those numbers are alarming. This cause is near and dear to our hearts. The staff at our memory care communities interact with residents and families who are dealing with Alzheimer’s every day. They help residents maintain a sense of purpose throughout the stages of dementia. Because of the work they do, our communities have planned a day full of activities for the Longest Day on June 21. This national day of celebration is about love for everyone affected by Alzheimer’s. We encourage you to check the websites for our memory care communities and join their efforts, register for a Longest Day activity of your own or donate to the cause, so that we can work toward finding a cure to end Alzheimer’s.
National Days for June Rick Banas
There are national days for just about anything and everything you can imagine. June is no exception. Here are just a few things on the June 2018 calendar:
Cataract Awareness Month National Safety Month
June 1– National Say Something Nice Day June 3– National Cancer Survivor’s Day June 5– National Moonshine Day June 6– D-Day June 8– National Best Friends Day June 13– National Random Acts of Kindness Day June 14– Flag Day June 17– Father’s Day June 21– Longest Day of the Year June 23– National Hydration Day
Whether it’s commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States or honoring our dads, June is a busy month with national days!
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WELLNESS Physical Activity Challenge Recipe Corner Stephen Harris No Churn Ice Cream Gardant Management is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. We challenge all adults to get 30 1/3 cup of Grade A unsalted minutes of physical activity every day. Did you know that butter regular physical activity increases your chances of living a 2 cups of 40% heavy whipping longer, happier life? It also reduces your risk for high blood cream pressure, heart disease and certain types of cancer. 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk
As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most 1 tbsp. imitation vanilla important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also Directions helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Wash your hands Not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter In a medium saucepan, melt your age or health condition. Keep in mind, some physical the butter over high heat. activity is better than none at all. Your health benefits will also Cook, stirring often, until the butter is lightly browned and increase with the more physical activity that you do. If you’re smells toasted, about 5 65 years of age or older, are generally fit, and have no limiting minutes. It will foam and then health conditions, you can follow the CDC guidelines listed settle back down. Remove the below: pan from the heat and let cool slightly. Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity includes things like walking In a bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the whisk fast, dancing, swimming and raking leaves. attachment, beat the cream, Do muscle-strengthening activities, like lifting weights or condensed milk and vanilla on using exercise bands, at least 2 days a week. high speed until it holds stiff peaks, 3 to 5 minutes. Swirl in Physical activity is for everyone. No matter what shape you are the browned butter. It’s okay in, you can find activities that work for you. You can talk with if the butter starts to harden in your healthcare provider to develop an activity plan that will the ice cream. Spoon the ice consider chronic health conditions, activity limitations and cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 4 reduce the risk of falling. hours or overnight before Together, we can rise to the challenge and get more active this serving. summer!
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LIFESTYLE A Note from the Administrator
Scott Douglas Resident Birthdays:
Life brings its ups and downs, and so do elevators, at least Gordon O. 6/3 when they are working properly. As everyone knows our elevators Sang-Man (Sam) P. 6/5 have seen better days, and it is time to replace them with newer Donald C. 6/11 technology. Unfortunately this isn’t like picking something up at June B. 6/13 the store, but requires a long process to get from point A to point Helen B. 6/22 B. I have met with the ownership and they have directed the process to begin in having our elevators modernized. This starts Henry S. 6/24 with hiring a “middle man” to come and work with us in obtaining Dorothy V. 6/28 bids from elevator companies, choosing the equipment to replace our current elevators, how the work will be done and working with other vendors such as plumbing, electrical and construction. Our goal is to have the plan finalized this summer/fall and replacement to start November and December. We look forward to advancing our community by providing more up to date products. I will keep the community informed as we progress towards our goal.
Special Trip and outings for June
Welcome to our New We will be on the go this June, starting with the Township Bingo Residents! Party on the 1st. On the 6th we will go to the Shiloh Senior Picnic where you can enjoy music by the RSVP Country Western Band or bingo games on the patio area. Lunch of hamburger, hotdog or Gertrude Agar Chick-Fil-A will be served for $5.00. Richard Agar We will take a trip to the Casino Queen on the 11th and Lunch at Jacqueline Brendel Bella Milano’s on the 20th. Finally we will round out the month Peggy Cooley with a evening at the Looking Glass Playhouse to see the children’s play “Madagascar, A Musical Adventure.” There will be over 80 Maria Forbes children dressed as animal characters in this extravaganza. Shirley Wesselmann We will go shopping at Walgreens on th 5th for Senior Day, and we will go to Walmart to shop on the 7th, 21st, and 28th. On the 14th we will shop at the Dollar Tree.
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SPORTS & GAMES On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Horoscope Amber Springer Aquarius (1/20-2/18) The Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon and Nurture yourself! Make a meaningful one of the world’s most prestigious races, made its way to The connection. Sanctuary at St. Cloud, a new Gardant-managed assisted living Pisces (2/19-3/20) and memory care community in Minnesota. Be honest with yourself. The sky During their version of the popular race, more than 40 won’t fall if you define your life. Aries (3/21-4/19) residents, employees and volunteers pinned official bibs to their Clarity and perception are sharp. shirts and walked a hallway circuit of more than 52 miles—or Taurus (4/20-5/20) an equivalent of two marathons—while music played to keep Challenge yourself and take the time the energy alive! to explore what makes you tick and At the finish line, 101-year-old Esther Neary smiled, telling a what you want. reporter for The St. Cloud Times, “I enjoyed everything about Gemini (5/21-6/20) it. It was exciting!” Step out of your comfort zone a little bit this month. Roll with the flow. Kari Robak, the resident engagement director at The Sanctuary, Cancer (6/21-7/22) organized the fun event that got the whole community up and This is a good time to connect, moving. network and make new friends. “It’s amazing what can happen when we come together for a Leo (7/23-8/22) common goal,” Robak said, adding that the group doubled their Express your energy and talents. initial goal of 125.5 laps. “We gathered in the lobby to cross the Virgo (8/23-9/22) finish line as a team, and it was magical.” Keep things realistic and flexible, and direct your sensitivities towards loved ones and friends. Libra (9/23-10/21) Insight and inspiration will be sparked Scorpio (10/22-11/21) Optimistic and full of energy, this is the perfect time to evaluate yourself and challenge yourself. Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) Vacation or rest are a must in order to clear away negative thoughts. Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Ease up on yourself. You are your toughest critic.
PAGE 5 IN THE NEWS Police Officer Appreciation Day! A Fish Tail Last month we had a great day of fishing at Residents, Karen Washington County Lake. The weather was cloudy Stout and Mary and it had rained the night before. The breeze was Wiegel along with gentle and the day was warm, just right for fishing . RSC Mary Cham- Several small fish were caught and released but just berlin and Admin., as we were packing up Scott Douglas for the day Lois Corbett (Photographer) pre- caught a keeper. A three sented a wonderful, and a half pound Chanel Cambridge House Cat, so big that CNA, fried chicken din- Rachel Kinnard, and ner, to the officers RSC, Mary Chamberlin and staff of the had to pitch in and help O’Fallon Police pull it to the shore where Department in appreciation for all they do to pro- resident, Phill Gascinski tect and serve our community. took hold of the fish and pulled it in. Wii Bowling: It was a great day of The Senior Wii Bowling league is over now and we fishing! had a fine run. We had two teams and both did well in league. One team made it to the tournament and Home Sweet Home! got down to the final 8. We had enough residents interested by the end of the season that we could If you love where you live shout about it. Be vocal have three teams next year. tell your loved ones and friends and anyone about your home. If you are interested in starting a new team or join- ing a team let Mary Chamberlin know and she will If you refer someone to here and they move in after 2 help you get going. With Training and practice we months of residency you will receive a gift card val- could have many contenders for the Wii Bowling ued of $250.00 . Tournament next year. Contact Michelle Carr or Scott Douglas to get more information
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