THE Renaissance Review July 2017, Volume IV, Issue VII A Member of NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES MEET OUR DEPARTMENT LEADERS From Our Administrator Carmella Kane, NHA Megan Kranicki Administrator RNAC Summer brings the heat, but also brings back two exciting activities to Renaissance. For the residents and staff, Friday Barbecues are here again. Linda Larrabee Tammy Sears Director of Nursing Human Resources/Payroll Every Friday, (weather permitting) residents will enjoy an array of freshly grilled food and music on the outside patio. Afterwards, the staff is invited to come and Sandra Wilz Jonathan Davis Assistant Director of Nursing Dietary Manager enjoy, while teambuilding with other departments. Thank you to the Activities and Dietary staff for all your hard work for the Renaissance family. Nakia Little Johnathon Rubin Director of Social Services Maintenance Director Daily, the Dietary Department replenishes the hydration station located in the front lobby. Water is combined with fresh strawberries, lemons, cucumbers, Gabrielle Winchester Bill Roby Admissions Director of Housekeeping blueberries, oranges and watermelon and is served icy cold. This is especially and Laundry welcoming on those hot and muggy summer days and tastes especially good Tim McCracken Activities Director Jean Howe-Mond when served by our friendly Receptionist Adele. It is recommended to drink at Medical Records least 64 ounces of water daily. Be safe and enjoy! Tiffany Bloom Business Office Manager Shay Caccioppoli Director of Rehabilitation Carmella Kane, NHA Administrator, Renaissance Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Resident of the Month; Minnie Dee Reavis 7/27/1917 Minnie Dee Reavis was born to parents Ralph and Maggie Wormley on June 27, 1917 in Locust Hill, VA. She attended school until the 8th grade when during the start of the Great Depression the family needed her to keep their farming and oyster businesses going. In school she was a small, but plucky athlete who was often chosen as the server in their volleyball games. Ultimately, she moved to Philadelphia where she met FEEDING A KINKAJOU DURING A BBQ SEASON AT RENAISSANCE her husband Stephen Reavis. VISIT FROM SAFARI PARTIES HAS BEGUN!
During the 1940’s Minnie worked at the US Signal Corp as part of the war effort and later as a housekeeper. Her 56 year marriage to Stephen produced three children, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a gracious host and adviser to family, friends, mayors and politicians. Mrs. Reavis participated in her community as a block captain, in her church, and has been known to play a formidable hand of pinochle. Minnie moved to Renaissance in April of 2016 where this past June she celebrated her 100th Birthday. She was surrounded by family and friends with a special party including entertainment by local entertainer Jimmy Wells. MEETING WITH OUR CONGRESSMAN VENUS MURPHY, AWARDED & STATE REPRESENTATIVE MASTERY’S MENTOR OF THE YEAR A Member of NATIONWIDE July 2017 Activity Calendar HEALTHCARE SERVICES
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30 31 ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN 1 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE LOUNGES UNLESS NOTED 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 2:00 NAME THAT TUNE 2:00 GREATER ST. MATTHEW’S 2:00 ICE CREAM SOCIAL 3:00 NEW BETHANY PROGRAMS MARKED “AR” ARE INDEPENDENT CHURCH 3:00 BEAN BAG TOSS BAPTIST CHURCH 3:00 CLASSIC TELEVISOIN 6:30 BINGO HELD IN THE ACTIVITES ROOM 2017 RENAISSANCE RECREATION SERVICES 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 HEALING WATERS 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 11:00 LINK WINKS 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 ST. FRANCIS DESALES 2:00 CLASSIC TV CHURCH 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 2:00 BELL CHOIR 2:00 SHARERS OF 2:00 GOLDEN GAMES COMMUNION SERVICE 3:00 SATURDAY SMOOTHIES 3:00 BLACK JACK 2:00 OLD SCHOOL JAZZ THE GOOD NEWS 2:00 SEWING CLUB 11:00 TRUE OR FALSE 2:30 JIMMY WELLS 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 3:00 FOUR IN A ROW 3:00 TRENDING ONLINE 2:00 BLACK JACK ENTERTAINS 6:30 BINGO 6:30 MOTOWN MUSIC 3:00 SEWING CLUB 6:30 BINGO 3:00 VOLLEYBALL
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 CRUSADERS FOR CHRIST 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 10:30 LUNCH ON THE TOWN 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 FINISHING LINES 2:00 MOUNT ZION 3:00 TRIVIA TIME 2:00 BLACK JACK 11:00 EVERYDAY TRIVIA 2:00 FOUR IN A ROW 2:00 GOLDEN GAMES 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 3:00 COOKING WITH JASMINE 3:00 SEWING CLUB 2:00 BELL CHOIR 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB 2:00 CALL OUT THE ANSWER 2:00 ART IN THE AFTERNOON 6:30 BINGO 3:00 FAMILY FEUD 3:00 SUMMER SONG DAYS 2:00 UNDER THE SEA 3:00 VOLLEYBALL 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 6:30 BINGO 6:30 BIBLE READING
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 FOOD COMMITTEE MEETING 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 KINGDOM LIVING 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 11:00 YOU BE THE JUDGE 2:00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 COMIC BOOK HISTORY 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE MINISTRIES 2:00 BAKING 2:00 BELL CHOIR W/ HAROLD COPPOER DUO 2:00 GOLDEN GAMES 2:00 KITCHEN 3:00 FLOW IN THE 2:00 SING ALONG 3:00 W/JAMES 2:00 MOTOWN MUSIC 2:00 SHARERS OF 2:00 BRAIN TEASERS 3:00 KAPERS SPIRIT MINISTRY 6:30 BINGO 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 3:00 MAN ON THE MOON THE GOOD NEWS 3:00 VOLLEYBALL 3:15 CHAT ROOM 6:30 CHRIST HAVEN MINISTRY 3:15 COMPUTER CLUB
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 10:30 EXERCISE 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 11:00 FAMOUS PAIRS 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 52 WEEKS OF TRIVIA 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 3:00 LINK WINK 2:00 TRIVIAL PURSUIT 2:00 BELL CHOIR 2:00 RESIDENT’S COUNCIL 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 3:00 BLACK JACK 2:00 3:00 ART IN THE AFTERNOON 2:00 BIRD CALLS MEETING CASINO DAY 3:00 TOTAL REQUEST LIVE 2:30 RICH CARMAN 6:30 BINGO 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 2:00 PENNY ANTE 3:00 NAME TEN 6:30 ARTS AND CRAFTS ENTERTAINS 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB
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The cookie recipe is scheduled as “Kitchen Kapers” @ 2pm on July 31st Ingredients • ½ c. granulated sugar • 1 tsp. baking soda • ½ c. chopped pecans • ½ c. packed brown sugar • ¼ tsp. salt (optional) • ½ c. butter, softened • 1 tbsp. instant coffee • 1 bag (11.5 or 12 oz.) IMPORTANT DATES • 1 egg granules or instant semisweet chocolate • 1 ½ c. all-purpose flour espresso coffee (dry) chunks (2 cups) IN JULY Coffee Drizzle • ½ tsp. instant coffee (or espresso) • 1 tablespoon water Monday July 3rd granules • ½ c. powdered sugar Jimmy Wells Entertains Instructions Heat oven to 350 and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat Friday July 7th granulated and brown sugars, butter and egg until creamy. Sift together flour, coffee granules, baking soda and salt. Stir into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in chocolate chunks and Summer BBQ (Unit to be announced) pecans. Drop dough by ¼ cupfuls about 2” apart onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and edges are set. Cool 4 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve Tuesday July 11th 1/3 tsp. coffee granules in water. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle cooled cookies with Coffee Drizzle. Resident Trip “Lunch on the Town”
Friday July 14th IT’S COMICAL WORD SEARCH Summer BBQ (Unit to be announced) We are celebrating comic book history with a discussion group scheduled for 7/21 @ 11am
Wednesday July 19th The words listed Birthday Party with The Harold Cooper Duo below can be found vertically, horizontally, Friday July 21st diagonally, forward, and backward. Summer BBQ (Unit to be announced) Disregard spaces between words. Thursday July 27th ARCHIE Blackjack with Atlantic City Casino Dealers BATMAN BEETLE BAILEY Friday July 28th BETTY BOOP BLONDIE Summer BBQ (Unit to be announced) CAPTAIN AMERICA DENNIS THE MENACE Friday July 28th DICK TRACY Rich Carman Entertains FELIX THE CAT FLASH GORDON LI’L ABNER PEANUTS SUPERMAN
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