April 2021 • Assisted Living

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The theme across the Five Star Senior Living Nation June 21st. This calendar is full of ways to enjoy a “Splash this month is a “Splash of Spring.” What a perfect title of Spring.” We’ll be celebrating Easter in all it’s colorful to explore the rebirth of spring—the beautiful colors, glory, growing our own plants and finding out more sights and sounds of the season! Take a moment to about Earth Day. We’ll be reminiscing about places, reminisce and celebrate life through your experiences! people and events—and so much more! Spring is still very much in the air around the Happy April, everyone! country and will last until the first day of summer on April 2021 • Assisted Living

Premier Residences of Pompano Beach has been certiﬁed by J.D. Power for providing 1371 S. Ocean Boulevard • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 2019 CERTIFIED “An outstanding SENIOR LIVING Senior Living (954) 943-1155 COMMUNITY 8 Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach www.FiveStarPremier-PompanoBeach.com 8 Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach Community Experience” News and Notes April Happenings Days Filled Practicing “the Backwards Law” with Lots Happy Easter Most of the time I am a very optimistic want to be sexy and desired, the uglier you come of Fun Join us in the Activity Room on the 1st Floor to show off person. I do have to give some credit to pessimism to see yourself, regardless of your actual physical Residents stay fit and your creative side on Good Friday, April 2nd, at 11:00am. because pessimism put up a good fight in the appearance. The more you desperately want to active here at Premier We will be painting bunnies and cannot wait to see how yours last few days. I felt like “they” were starting to be happy and loved, the lonelier and more afraid Residences! A huge variety will turn out! finally get to me. I could not shake the image you become, irrespective of those who surround of programs and activities out of my mind that this year for the Easter egg you. The more you want to be spiritually encourage both mental Rocsana hunt, with all the masks, shields, gloves and other enlightened, the more self-centered and shallow April Fun! and physical stimulation! Bowers, possible layers of protection, kids will look like you become in trying to get there.” Join crowd-favorite Gene Executive every Monday evening at 6:15. Director they’re dressed for Halloween. I wonder, will the He added: “Mom, you have no idea how Easter Bunny be wearing a KN95 mask? Most much heartburn and how many headaches I His fun-filled hour never importantly, has the bunny been vaccinated? could have avoided if I had run across this quote disappoints! Since this virus was unleashed upon us, we’ve years ago. I’ve learned this lesson a little too late.” Didn’t Ed look so snazzy in been told over and over that it will be over shortly, Many of us learn too many lessons a little too his St. Patrick’s Day attire (pictured)! that our sacrifices are temporary and that everything late but that’s just part of life. As long as we’re He’ll be back on Monday, the will change once the vaccine is here. Now that learning something, progress is being made. 12th, at 11:00 a.m. for a Sing the vaccine is finally here, the story is changing I am grateful that he shared that quote and Along! We will also have a Sing again. The virus has mutated, they say. It’s more I am going to take it to heart. It’s not always Along with the beautifully talented dangerous now than ever, they say. We still have easy to step back when you are passionate about Sandy on Wednesday, the 14th, at 11:00 a.m. to wear our masks even if vaccinated, they say. something, but as the quote suggests, sometimes Peter Bray will be entertaining you on the evenings of We’re really not supposed to socialize, again, they it is the smart thing to do. It helped me realize Wednesday, the 7th, and Tuesday, the 27th, at 6:15. Join say… just how many times I am causing unnecessary him for a special afternoon show at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, My son found a quote on the internet that stress in my own life by not taking a little the 13th, and at the he shared with me, and in return, I want to share inspiration from “the backwards law.” ever-popular Birthday it with you. “Wanting positive experience is a I will use this mentality with our current Party on Tuesday, the negative experience; accepting negative experience COVID situation. I’m going to continue to hope 20th, at 3:30 p.m. Join is a positive experience.” It’s what the philosopher that one day life will get back to normal but in us in celebrating your Alan Watts used to refer to as “the backwards the meantime, I will do the best I can with what neighbors and friends law”—the idea that the more you pursue feeling I have and just enjoy life (even if I still have to while enjoying a better all the time, the less satisfied you become, wear a mask). And we can all do the same. We delicious piece of as pursuing something only reinforces the fact can still fight for all the things that matter and birthday cake! that you lack it in the first place. The more you we believe in, but let’s just do it in a smart way desperately want to be rich, the more poor and so we don’t lose ourselves or our sanity in the unworthy you feel, regardless of how much money process. you actually make. The more you desperately —Rocsana Bowers, Executive Director Celebrating Milestones Anne Vezos...... 1st Angela Gualtieri...... 14th The Spring is Here! Dorothy Mars...... 1st Patricia Holt ...... 17th How About a New Look? Irving Levine...... 2nd Anita Hall...... 18th Salon The Salon is open on the 1st Floor Thomas Wadlow...... 5th Gloria Eberle ...... 19th Stop by to schedule your appointment Adeline Locante...... 6th Maxine Johasky ...... 20th at Premier Residences Wednesdays Deanna Trice ...... 8th Barbara Mahoney...... 26th 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mary Coppola...... 9th George Majeska ...... 28th New Residents Make a Splash at Premier Residences Julia Chesley ...... 12th Margaret Bradford.....29th Jayne DiGiogio Helen Cummings Harry Kutsukos ...... 12th Francis Duggan ...... 29th Helen Hughes Karen Meier Premier Residences extends our warmest Thank you for choosing our community as your new home! wishes for a wonderful celebration!

2 Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach April 2021 7 April Highlights

Sunday, April 18th • 6:15 p.m.

Ricky Pen Vivacious, Israeli-born, Ricky Pen is a well-known singer with an incredible voice and charismatic personality. She is a quintessential performer who has dazzled audiences Friday, April 2nd • 6:15 p.m. internationally by singing in more than a dozen languages. President Clinton awarded her a Certificate of Appreciation Marilyn Maingart for her rousing performance at the White House. Flutist Marilyn is currently the principal soloist with the Symphony of the Americas, Ballet Florida, Treasure Friday, April 23rd • 6:15 p.m. Coast Opera, Palm Beach Pops and Coral Spring Pops. This recording artist has performed all over the world Cheryl Q with John Wummer, Jean Pierre Rampal and James Galway. This internationally renowned entertainer, Tribute to the Earth recording artist, comedian and author brings Thursday, April 22nd Sunday, April 4th • 6:15 p.m. the best of old-time Honky Tonk piano to every performance. Cheryl has entertained around the April 22nd marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern Chris Autore Fun and Frolic environmental movement in 1970. Fifty-one years ago, 20 million country as well as internationally before settling in Florida A talented entertainer, pianist and in 2001. She is an accomplished musician playing keyboards, with Horticulture Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate singer, Chris has performed throughout the for a healthy, sustainable environment and Earth Day was born. As accordion, glockenspiel and a mean washboard. Wednesday, April 7th • 3:15 p.m. United States—from the Catskills to Vegas Tuesday, April 13th • 11:00 a.m. each day passes, more people are becoming aware of the importance and Atlantic City—and on many international Saturday, April 24th • 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15th • 11:00 a.m. of helping the environment. Whether it’s recycling, water or energy cruise lines. We are so proud to have horticulturist Robert conservation, buying “green” products, or simply raising awareness, Sandy Warren Bornstein as part of our Five Star Family. Robert, we are all striving for a healthier planet for our grandchildren. Friday, April 9th • 6:15 p.m. In a tribute to Barbra Streisand, Sandy will be singing former garden reporter for CBS News, never seems Come join us for a special Earth Day edition of the ever popular some of Streisand’s most famous songs, plus entertaining to run out of fresh and interesting ideas to entertain game of Family Feud at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st Floor in the Activity John Lariviere you with some surprising tidbits about the famed actress Room. A regular headliner in South Florida, and singer’s life. For all our new residents, Sandy has been and educate you. If you enjoy gardening, arts and crafts or a good fun chat, Robert is your man. John performs his cabaret and concert work at local theatres a successful entertainer for many years, performing worldwide Over time you’ll be taken on a journey of National Humor Month and clubs. His one-man show was a sold out success and on cruise ships and has done a Royal Command Performance. bonsai, orchids, roses, herbs, nature crafts, slide National Humor Month was founded in 1976 by best-selling his tribute to Johnny Mercer was critically acclaimed. He shows discussions and endless fun. We had fun humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. sings Pop, Broadway, Swing, Jazz and Operetta. Friday, April 30th • 6:15 p.m. last month with his St. Patrick’s Day program, as He made it the month of April because as we all know, the month you can tell by the photo. starts with April Fool’s Day, a day to pull off any joke and get away Friday, April 16th • 6:15 p.m. Julia Liddle with it. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy Jonny Loew Julia is a dynamic vocalist who Gardens of the World and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, holds an audience in the palm of Monday, April 12th • 3:30 p.m. increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one’s life. Jonny is a talented guitar player her hand. She performs in concert Wednesday, April 14th • 3:30 p.m. Is it a Fact or complete Foolery? We will be going over some weird as well as a powerful singer whose venues, clubs and restaurants with Thursday, April 15th • 3:30 p.m. stories that have been in the media on April Fool’s Day and it’s up to vocals have earned him a place in a wide range of style and appeal. Friday, April 16th • 3:30 p.m. you to sort out which stories are made up and which are actual facts! the music industry as one of the Don’t miss this exciting show with As part of this month’s theme, we invite you We will also delve into how April Fool’s Day started and where it is most dynamic and soulful singers. He is also an accomplished songs including Standards, Country, Disco, Rock and songwriter and the leader of a band called “Legends.” Pop. to enjoy an award-winning series, Gardens of the thought to have originated. Let’s laugh until our bellys hurt! World. Audrey Hepburn and Michael York narrate Here’s a joke to get the month started! these beautiful documentaries. In fact, these were An elderly retired gentleman had severe hearing problems for some Audrey Hepburn’s final performances before the time. He went to the hearing aid specialist and he had him fitted for a set Sandy Sings Streisand camera. Filmed on location in seven countries in of hearing aids that allowed the man to hear better than he had ever heard It’s Barbra Streisand’s birthday on April 24th and that’s a good excuse for Sandy to do a the spring, Hepburn was awarded an Emmy for before. show! Sandy is one of Streisand’s biggest fans but she rarely sings Barbra’s songs in her shows. Outstanding Individual Achievement. One month later, the elderly man went back again to the doctor. The This is a wonderful opportunity for her to sing all the songs she loves but never gets to The series features visits to exemplary and doctor said, “Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased perform—like “My Man” from Funny Girl, “The Way We Were,” “Evergreen” and “Somewhere” elegant gardens, both private and public. Each that you can hear again." The gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my from West Side Story. If you have a favorite Streisand song, let Sandy know and she’ll try her episode sets forth a different garden theme and family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed best to include it in the show. Don’t miss this special tribute to Streisand on Saturday, April aesthetic, environmental, historical or horticultural my will three times!" 24th, at 2:00 p.m. on the First Floor in the Activity Room. concepts. Remember, laughter is the best medicine, so take a dose this month. 6 Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach April 2021 3 © 2021, Five Star Premier Residences of Pompano Beach. All rights reserved. Produced by Rick Weech Design and Print, Inc. • www.RickWeech.com PREMIER RESIDENCES OF POMPANO BEACH ASSISTED LIVING Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PUBLIX/CVS 8:00-10:00 A.M. DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION LOCAL ERRANDS 12:00-3 P.M. 1 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 2 3 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD APRIL 2021 11:00 Monthly Gazette Reading/I.Q. 11:00 Crafting Hour 11:00 Morning Matinee 11:45 Fact or Foolery 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 2:00 Afternoon Film 12:00 April Fool’s Around the World 2:00 Friday FunYay! Your Day, 2:00 Resident Meeting You Choose the Game! 3:15 Snack Time Pokeno to Follow 4:00 Comedy Special 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 6:15 Saturday Night Movie WATCH IN-HOUSE CHANNEL 92 FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION. 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Show—MARILYN MAINGART DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION BANKING 9:00 -11:00 A.M. PUBLIX/CVS 8:00-10:00 A.M. DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION EASTER SUNDAY 4 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 5 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 6 7 LOCAL ERRANDS 12:00-3 P.M. 8 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 9 10 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 11:00 Morning Matinee 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle 11:00 9-Block Word Game 11:00 Joggin’ Your Noggin’ 11:00 “The Sound of Music” 11:00 Word Mining 11:00 Morning Matinee 2:00 Afternoon Film 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 12:00 Trivia Challenge 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia or “The Wizard of Oz” 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 2:00 Afternoon Film 12:00 Trivia Challenge 2:00 Friday FunYay! Your Day, 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Pokeno 2:00 Bingo 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 2:00 Pokeno You Choose the Game! 4:00 Comedy Special 3:45 Family Feud 3:15 Ice Cream Social 3:15 Horticulture with Robert 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 4:00 Comedy Special 6:15 Showtime Starring 4:30 Torpedo Trivia 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 6:15 Saturday Night Movie CHRIS AUTORE 6:15 Gene’s Musical Memories 6:15 Tuesday Night Movie 6:15 Showtime with PETER BRAY 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Show—JOHN LARIVIERE DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION BANKING 9:00 -11:00 A.M. PUBLIX/CVS 8:00-10:00 A.M. DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION 11 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 12 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 13 14 LOCAL ERRANDS 12:00-3 P.M. 15 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 16 17 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 11:00 Sing Along with Ed 10:30 Chair Exercise with Sandy 10:30 Chair Exercise with Sandy 10:30 Chair Exercise with Sandy 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 11:00 Morning Matinee 2:00 Bingo 11:00 Fun and Frolic with 11:00 Sing Along with Sandy 11:00 Fun and Frolic with 11:00 You Be the Judge with Sandy 11:00 Morning Matinee 2:00 Afternoon Film 3:15 Snack Time Horticulture and Robert 2:00 Bingo Horticulture and Robert 2:00 Friday FunYay! Your Day, 2:00 Afternoon Film 2:00 Pokeno 3:15 Snack Time 2:00 Pokeno You Choose the Game! 3:15 Snack Time 3:30 Travelogue Video— 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 4:00 Comedy Special “Gardens of the World” 3:30 Travelogue Video— 3:30 Travelogue Video— 3:30 Travelogue Video— 4:00 Comedy Special 6:15 Evening Movie with Audrey Hepburn 3:30 Music with PETER BRAY “Gardens of the World” “Gardens of the World” “Gardens of the World” 6:15 Saturday Night Movie 6:15 Gene’s Musical Memories 6:15 Tuesday Night Movie 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Showtime—JONNY LOEW DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION PUBLIX/CVS 8:00-10:00 A.M. DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION BANKING 9:00 -11:00 A.M. 18 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 19 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 20 21 LOCAL ERRANDS 12:00-3 P.M. 22 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 23 24 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 11:00 Morning Matinee 11:00 Word Mining 11:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle 11:00 All About Queen Elizabeth 11:00 Earthly Game of Family Feud 11:00 9-Block Word Game 11:00 Morning Matinee 2:00 Afternoon Film 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 12:00 Trivia Challenge 12:00 Which Queen Am I? 12:00 Trivia Challenge 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 2:00 Special Performance— 3:15 Snack Time 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Pokeno 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Pokeno 2:00 Friday FunYay! Your Day, SANDY WARREN in a Tribute You Choose the Game! to Barbra Streisand 3:15 Snack Time 3:30 April Birthday Party with 3:15 Snack Time 4:00 Comedy Special 3:45 JINGO Music by PETER BRAY 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 6:15 Showtime Starring 4:30 What Am I? 4:30 Torpedo Trivia 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 4:00 Comedy Special RICKY PEN 6:15 Gene’s Musical Memories 6:15 Tuesday Night Movie 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Showtime—CHERYL Q 6:15 Saturday Night Movie DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR TRANSPORTATION BANKING 9:00 -11:00 A.M. 25 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 26 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 27 28 29 8:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 30 10:30 Chair Exercise DVD 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 10:30 Chair Exercise with Tasha 11:00 Morning Matinee 11:00 You Choose Table Games 11:00 Babe Ruth Day 11:00 Word Mining 11:00 20 Questions 11:00 Color Me Happy 2:00 Afternoon Film 12:00 Brain Blasting Trivia 12:00 Trivia Challenge 12:00 Trivia Challenge 12:00 Trivia Challenge 2:00 Friday FunYay! Your Day, 2:00 Pokeno 3:15 Snack Time 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Pokeno You Choose the Game! 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 4:00 Comedy Special 3:45 “For the Birds” Short Story 3:45 Wii Jeopardy 3:15 Snack Time 3:15 Snack Time 3:45 What’s on the Menu 6:15 Evening Movie 4:30 Torpedo Trivia 4:30 Torpedo Trivia 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 3:45 What’s on the Menu? 6:15 Showtime Starring 6:15 Gene’s Musical Memories 6:15 Showtime with PETER BRAY 6:15 Evening Movie 6:15 Evening Movie JULIA LIDDLE All activities are subject to change. Please continue to wear your mask, wash your hands frequently and practice social distancing. The health and safety of our residents is our primary concern.