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February Events Date Volume 73 Issue 2 February 2018 Health Care Center Happenings Jackie Terpstra Unforgettable ‘50s Show 3 Here’s what’s happening in the Health Care Center: COD Lecture 9 Fifty two people were admitted to, and 44 were discharged from, the Village Voices Chorus 11 HCC in December. We benefit from a close relationship with several Ask Jay 12 area hospitals, who have invited us to join their “preferred provider” net- works, as well as referrals from former residents who were very satisfied Chicago Hot Five Band 13 during their stay with us. Several orthopedic surgeons have made us Singer Liz Goss 14 their “top choice” for post-acute rehabilitation for their patients. Birthday Bash 14 Our Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement Team strives to continuously Tatiango Russian Duo 17 improve the HCC’s care and services. A few of our current projects are: Ladies at Lunch 19 resident fall reduction; psychotropic drug reduction; infection control – particularly hand washing; identifying and addressing pain; and call light Singer Edizon Dayao 22 response times. PP Players Show 23 Four new vital signs spot monitors and four oral thermometers were re- Quarterly Memorial 24 cently purchased and put into use. Residents and staff are delighted to Sr Suburban Orchestra 26 put this new, “top-of-the-line” equipment to good use every single day. Our “Music and Memory” and “Restorative” programs continue to bring Men’s Club: Al Curtis 27 joy and health to several residents. Heather Braoudakis 28 We were grateful for a wide variety of special events and fun activities Chinese NY Sunrise Show 28 enthusiastically led by our dynamic Life Enrichment Team of Celeste, Anita, Ruby, and Holly.
Inside This Issue Page The Health Care Center team is proud to announce that we have earned a four star rating overall on the CMS “Nursing Home Compare” rating Health Care Ctr Update 1 system. Focused work on several quality indicators, resulting in im- Books, Birthdays, 2 proved outcomes, led to this rating. We are grateful for the opportunity Anniversaries & More to serve many Plymouth Place residents, and strive to do so with excel- lence. Thank you for your encouragement and support! News & Notes 3 Programs & Trips 4-8 Manager On Duty! News & Updates 9 A member of the Plymouth Place leadership team will be "on duty" to serve you and your family every Saturday. The MOD -- that's Manager Inside News/Dining 11 on Duty -- will be on campus during the day on Saturday (and by phone Our Life in Photos 12/13 on Sundays) to answer questions, support frontline staff, give tours and attend memorial services. You can see the MOD's photo at the Front Development Corner 14 Desk every Saturday morning! and Staff Profile
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February Birthdays Bessie Roose Library—New Books Bob Jones 2/6 In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende. Doris Werner 2/10 Three very different people are brought together Helen King 2/11 in Brooklyn and Guatemala, resulting in a long overdue Betty Toft 2/12 love story. Harold Sutton 2/14 Queen Victoria's Matchmaking by Deborah Cadbury. Mary Voigt 2/14 From Prince Albert's untimely death in 1861 until her own Alice Karaba 2/15 death in 1901, the Queen's 42 grandchildren kept her busy Mary Kemp Clarke 2/15 exporting Britain's constitutional monarchy into the royal Edna Toner 2/16 lines of Europe, a canny use of political power. Don Micheli 2/17 Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth by Paul Milord 2/18 Jennifer Chiaverini. Focuses on possibly the most reviled Bernice Olson 2/20 figure in American history and the women supporting Pat Schmidt 2/20 him. Bill O’Meara 2/21 Monticello (large print) by Sally Cabot Gunning. Ima- Sybil Gilbert 2/22 gines the lives of Thomas and Martha Jefferson, his Russ Lundstrom 2/22 daughter, and her horror of the degrading institution of Rosalie Spender 2/22 slavery through her eyes when she returns from Europe. Barbara Beaudway 2/23 Sisters First: Stories From Our Wild and Wonderful Ruth Richards 2/25 Life (large print) by Jenna Bush Hager. Former first Mary Milner 2/26 daughters, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Sue Ryan 2/27 share stories from the Texas countryside to the White Maurine Snedeker 2/28 House and beyond. Loretta Vaughn 2/28 Celine (large print) by Peter Heller. Story weaves in- ternational intrigue, mystery and richly developed charac- Happy Anniversary ters against the beauty of the natural world, Yellowstone Don & Donna DeBraal 2/4/50 Park. LeRoy & Mary Lou Snare 2/6/60 The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. A classic Eugene & Grace Kimura 2/12/50 thriller worthy of Agatha Christie weaves the story of a John & Sybil Gilbert 2/18/50 murder at an English manor house with actual crime clues Ralph & Janette Gutekunst 2/23/73 hidden in a manuscript. My Darling Detective by Howard Norman. A mystery Welcome to New Residents in Halifax mixes vandalism, murder and shadowy pasts. Andrew Pollard Deep Freeze (large print) by John Sandford. Virgil of Western Springs Apt 168 Flowers is called to Trippton, MN, to investigate the death Marianne Pollard of a local bank president in a nearby frozen river. of Western Springs Apt. 258 Young Jane Young (large print) by Gabrielle Zevin. A Emil Brkovic 20 year old political intern discovers the consequences of of La Grange Park Apt 201 youthful indiscretions in an era when Google never for- Gloria Bialek gets. of Willowbrook Apt 425 In Memoriam: Alice Karaba Mae Love Marilyn Garbe Wilma Dombrowski of Indian Head Park Apt 708 Rita Cunat Barbara Kroeplin Ruth Franzen Donald “Joe” Stewart Ruth Wulff Elaine Kennedy Tower Topics Page 3 Transportation Information SHOPPING & LOCAL TRIPS (no fee) Coach Trips and Billing Mondays 9:30am Walgreens/Trader Joe’s Reminder for outing sign-ups: If a 10:45am Jewel/Osco resident signs up for an outing that requires advance ticket orders by Plym- Thursdays 9:30am Jewel/Osco outh Place, he/she will be billed for that trip. 11:00am Walgreens If a resident cancels, it will be up to Feb. 6 9:00am Walgreens Senior Day the resident to find a replacement. Feb. 1 & 22 1:15pm Quarry Mall Plymouth Place Trips! (also TJ Maxx & Marshalls) On February 27th at 4pm, we will Feb. 8 1:15pm Yorktown discuss 2018 extended trip ideas (8/18 to 9/1 is Holland American Scotland/ Feb. 15 1 :15pm Oak Brook Iceland cruise, motor coach, etc.). Contact There is no fee for these trips Rita at 482-6805 with any questions.
Congratulations to Cam Saban, in Life Enrich- Employee News Anniversary Congratulations to Plymouth ment, promoted to Fitness/Wellness Manager! Place employees with 10 or more years of ser- Ruby Carmona, HCC Life Enrichment Coordi- vice: Stocker Teofilo Munoz (28), Receptionist nator is taking the 36 hour Basic Orientation Course Aggie Frolik, AL CNA Melissa Graham and for Activity Directors at Oakton College. Housekeeper Zita Svedkauskiene (all 10)! Goodbye to Don Lamb, past bus driver and Condolences to Nicole Kooy, HCC Coordina- night security. He is retiring and moving downstate. tor, on her father’s death, and to Deborah Hoff- man, RN AL Manager, on her mother’s File of Life and Emergency death. Congratulations to Bozana Sazdovski, HCC Pendants: Victoria Dzierzbicki, Vitality Development Manager, on the birth of Resident Service Manager for Inde- her first child, daughter Elena! pendent Living, is available to assist you to learn Congratulations to Ljubica Popovic, house- more about it. Call #708-482-6636 to make an ap- pointment, or stop at office #1167.
Fifth Third Bank and More News Clinic News Karen McGreal, RN
Bank Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: LL No appointment is nec- Clinic Hours 10am-1pm. If banker assistance is needed essary to see the nurse in outside of these hours, call our office at 708- the lower level clinic. Monday 9:00-11:30am 579-2000 (option 3) to set an appointment. This month’s blood Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm Bankers are able to meet you here any day of draws are scheduled for Wednesday 9:00-11:30am the week. Feb. 13 and 27 at Thursday 12:30-2:30pm Friday 9:00-11:30am Muir Salon January Raffle Winners: Nancy 8:00am. Residents need Jones, Bev Figge, Christine Wolgemuth, Susan to bring the prescription, Cummins. Congratulations! a Medicare card and insurance card to Suggestion Box: There are suggestion boxes the clinic by the Monday prior to the at reception and near the lower level in-house draw. Campus Care is available. For mailboxes. Put your ideas down in writing! information call 708-482-6596. Page 4 Tower Topics
What’s Happening at Plymouth Place!
Regular Programs Fitness Classes Mondays: Mind Games, LL ARTS 9:30am Hendrickson Fitness Center, Lower Level Catholic Communion/Mass, Albert Hall 10:00am Mon-Sat: Early Bird Fitness PP Chimes, Dole Hall 10:30am 8:30am Reflecting on Our Faith, 2nd fl. MPR 3:00pm Mon/Wed/Fri: Sculpt/Strength 9:00am Great Courses: History of World, DH 4:00pm Mon/Fri: Indoor Walking Club 9:30am Tuesdays: Mon/Wed: Pilates 10:00am Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00am Mon/Wed: Aqua and Aqua Pole 1:15pm Knitting Group, LL ARTS 9:30am Mon/Wed: Chair Yoga 2:30pm Ceramics/Painting Class, LL ARTS 1:30pm Tue/Thurs: Aqua Fit Pool 8:15am Bingo, 2nd Fl. MPR 3:00pm Tue/Thurs: Stretch & Dance 9:00am Wednesdays: Tuesdays: Boxing 9:30am Chapel, Albert Hall 10:00am Tue/Thurs: Rock Steady Box Game Night, LL GAME 7:00pm 10/11/1:15pm Hand & Foot Cards, 2nd Fl. MPR 7:00pm Wednesdays: Nordic Walking Mah Jongg, 8th Floor SKY 7:00pm 9:30am Salt Creek Camera Club (2/7 & 21), Ed. 7:30pm Wednesdays: Balance Bar 10:30am Fridays: Floor Mat 10:00am Thursdays: Fridays: Men’s Aqua Pool 1:15pm Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00am Fridays: Circuit Training 2:30pm Brain Fitness, LL ARTS 9:30am Ageless Grace (2/5 & 20) 9:00am New Life for Old Bags, 2nd Fl. MPR 10:00am Personal Training is also Plymouth Place Chorus, Dole Hall 10:30am available with Question of Week Bible Study, GP Fam. 3:00pm certified personal trainer and fitness Fridays: Coordinator, Camilla Saban. Ecumenical Worship, Dole Hall 10:30am She can be reached at 708-482-6775. Readers Theater, LL ARTS 1:30pm Spanish Class, Apt 422 2:00pm Hand & Foot Cards, 2nd FL MPR 7:00pm The Spa at Plymouth Place, by Muir Salon Saturdays: Gift Certificates Available! Learn to Use Technology, LLGAME 11:00am Scrabble Club 518 (2/3 & 17), Ed. Rm 1:00pm Lower Level Hair (call 708-588-6473) Open Games, LL GAME 1:30pm Wednesday - Friday 8:00am-3pm Third Floor Hair (call 708-482-6580) Sundays: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am-3pm Open Games, 2nd Fl. MPR 1:30pm Greg’s Place Hair (call 708-482-6580)
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Thursday, 2/1: Family Support Group, GP Sunday, 2/4: Super Bowl Sunday Family Room 1:30pm Tailgate Party, Dole Hall 4:30- 6:30pm Thursday, 2/1: GP Party with Sandi Super Bowl Tailgate Party! Admis- Haynes, Greg’s Place 2:00pm sion is $10.00 (decline) and includes a variety of tailgate appetizers and fresh popcorn. Beer Thursday, 2/1: Faith & Film: “All can be purchased from 4:30 – 6:30pm at $2.00 Saints” (2017), Education Room 3:00pm each (incline). Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday! Stay When a group of Burmese refugees join the and watch the game on the Big screen! Cheer congregation, the pastor of a failing Anglican your team on and enjoy the Half Time Spectac- Church attempts to aid them and enlists the ular and those unique commercials. help of the community, starring John Corbett. You will receive a Viewing Guide to better Monday, 2/5: Tea at Two with Allyson, understand the movie. Dole Hall 2:00pm
Friday, 2/2: You Be the Judge with George Tuesday, 2/6: AL Men’s Coffee with Plavac, Education Room 9:30am Jay Biere, Multi-purpose Room 9:30am
Friday, 2/2: Cruise to Hong Tuesday, 2/6: Tour BEDS PLUS New Loca- Kong, Dole Hall 3:00pm tion, Lobby 9:45am Our cruise destination this month is View BEDS PLUS’s new location and learn Hong Kong. Enjoy a travelogue about this re- about this facility helping those in need. Since gion and share stories and memorabilia. Bring 1988 BEDS PLUS has given the homeless a your passport to be stamped and enjoy a culi- safe place to sleep, hot homemade meals, pro- nary treat from this country. fessional counseling, and the job services they need to become self-sufficient. No charge for Saturday, 2/3: Residents’ Coun- this tour. Wear warm clothing as building may cil presents Nostalgia Entertain- not yet be heated. Sign up at reception. ment “Unforgettable! Music of the ‘50s”, Dole Hall 7:15pm Tuesday, 2/6: Life Enrichment Open Meet- Matt and Cynthia create a cabaret high- ing, Education Room 11:00am lighting the musical styles of the ‘50s! Enjoy hits of Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets, Tuesdays, 2/6 & 2/27: Ceramics Class, LL Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis with Hound Creative Arts Room 1:30-3:00pm Dog, Rock Around the Clock, Johnny B. Ryan Sasser, cost of Class is $10 each session, Goode, and Great Balls of Fire! ‘Croon’ the covering instruction and supplies. soaring songs of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis in That’s Tuesday, 2/6: Ice Cream Social with Music Amore, All the Way, Unforgettable and Won- by Mike Pleska, Albert Hall 2:15pm derful. Hear the fascinating stories behind the music and artists while swaying to the hits! Wednesday, 2/7: Drury Lane Trip: Jo- seph and the Amazing Technicolor Sunday, 2/4: Singer Dan Sullivan: “Songs Dreamcoat, Lobby 12:45pm-4:30pm for Sweethearts”, Albert Hall 2:00pm The meteoric first collaboration of Tim Rice Continued on page 6 Page 6 Tower Topics
Continued from page 5 Ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics from and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Join Israel’s favor- Pyeong Chang, South Korea on the BIG screen. ite son, Joseph, through his ascent to the top, paired with music featuring “Close Every Sunday, 2/11: Village Voices, Dole Hall Door”, “Go, Go, Go, Joseph” and “Any Dream 3:00pm Will Do”. Cost is $41.00 per person which in- Village Voices are back to perform and cludes the show and coach fee, charged to your will be joined by our own Plymouth Place Plymouth Place account. Sign up at reception. Chorus for a few selections.
Wednesday, 2/7: Drumming Circle, Albert Monday, 2/12: Ask Jay, Dole Hall 9:30am Hall 2:00pm CEO Jay Biere will answer questions you may have. Jay will also have short presentations by Thursday, 2/8: PP Chapter of the Woman’s various directors, including a recycling update. Society, Multipurpose Room 2:00pm Plymouth Place Chapter of the Woman’s Socie- Monday, 2/12: Allied Arts Club of LaGrange ty is a fellowship group of the First Congrega- presents: “Shakespeare’s Sonnets”, Dole Hall tional Church of Western Springs. This chapter 1:00pm is open to church members and all ladies at “Shakespeare’s Sonnets” will be brought to us Plymouth Place. This year, the group is reading by the Shakespeare Project Chicago. The Jesus Diaries, a book of essays on Jesus, and discusses an essay each month. For infor- Monday, 2/12: Hymn Sing, Albert Hall mation, contact Mary Helen Robertson at 708- 2:00pm 579-5839. Tuesday, 2/13: Asia in Bloom Orchid Show at Thursday, 2/8: Faith & Film Discussion of the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Lobby 9:00am Movie “All Saints”, Education Room 3:00pm -12:45pm The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Discussion of the movie “All Saints”. Orchid Show is an homage to the rich culture of Asia and its stunning array of native or- Thursday, 2/8: Resident Annual Art Exhibit chids. Come see 10,000 orchids in bloom. Gar- Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm den Gift Shop will be open with orchid items. Enjoy February’s annual resident art exhibit. Admission to show and coach $20/ $18 if mem- Meet the artists and hear how they created these ber. Please sign up at reception. beautiful works of art. Refreshments served. Tuesdays, 2/13 & 2/20: Acrylic Painting Friday, 2/9: Health Pro “Living with Chronic Class, LL Creative Arts 1:30pm Pain”, LL Fitness 9:30am Kelley Clark of the La Grange Art League wel- comes beginners and experienced students. $17 Friday, 2/9: COD Lecture by Criminal Jus- per class includes instruction and all supplies tice Professor Theo Darden, Dole Hall ($15 for LGAL members). 3:00pm Professor Darden will discuss “Sexual Harassment”, a topic that is Tuesday, 2/13: Ice Cream Social with leading the news nationwide today. Mardi Gras Music, Albert Hall 2:15pm
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Welcome back this incredible New Orleans If you would like to donate your time and learn Style Jazz Band sure to set the mood for a the art of paper folding, volunteers are needed jumping evening of Mardi Gras fun! You will to join us in making beautiful paper doves to feel like you’re in Preservation Hall. give as welcome gifts for people who come for rehab in our Health Care Center. No experience Wednesday, 2/14: Ash Wednesday Service, necessary. Albert Hall 10:00am Monday, 2/19: Voter Registration, Wednesday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day with Sing- LL Game Room 11:00am-1:00pm er Liz Goss, Albert Hall 2:30pm The 20th is the deadline to register to vote to be eligible to vote in the Wednesday, 2/14: Birthday Bash, March primary elections. The Village of La Dole Hall 4:00pm Grange Clerk will be here to assist you in regis- Enjoy appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks tering. with friends at the February Birthday Bash! All are welcome to join in the fun! The Monday, 2/19: Ladies at Lunch, Sarah Bar will open early at 4:00pm for those wishing Tudor DR 11:30am to purchase liquor. Sign up for the luncheon at reception through Friday the 16th. Dues of $2 will be collected at Friday, 2/16: Economics Today with George the door. Program follows at 1:00pm featuring Plavac, Education Room 9:30am “”Foods Resource Bank” – ”Growing Lasting Solutions to Hunger””, presented by Marv Friday, 2/16: TED Talks, Education Room Baldwin and Becky Morris. This organization 3:00pm assists in raising funding and awareness to end Today’s Topics: Lisa Felman Barrett: You hunger through agricultural development over- aren’t at the mercy of your emotions-your brain seas. Since 2000, FRB has made a significant creates them; Yvett Alberdingk Thijm: The difference. All are welcome. power of citizen video to create undeniable truths; Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thom- Tuesday, 2/20: Campus Care: Healthy as: A mother and son unite love and art; Lidia Heart, Healthy You, with Karen McGreal Yuknavitch: The beauty of being a misfit. and Mary Konieczny, LL Game Room 10:30am Saturday, 2/17: Tech Tudor Gabe Oppenhei- mer, LL Promenade 9:00am-1:00pm Tuesday, 2/20: Ice Cream Social with Gui- tarist/Singer Joe Fire, Albert Hall 2:15pm Saturday, 2/17: Tatiango Piano & Violin Duo, Dole Hall 2:00pm Wednesday, 2/21: Harold Washington Li- Tatiango is from Champaign/Urbana, brary Tour & Lunch Outing, Lobby 9:15am with performance degrees from the top Russian Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Harold Wash- schools of music, and specializes in Russian ington Library. Built in 1988, this is the Central classics, Argentinian/Europe Tango and Bossa Library of Chicago. The escorted tour will in- Nova. clude many of the breathtaking rooms including the three-story glass atrium. Lunch will be on Monday, 2/19: Peace Papers Origami Pro- own at the nearby Meli Café. Round-trip coach ject, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room 10:30am $10. Sign up at reception. Continued on page 8 Page 8 Tower Topics
Continued from page 7 Monday, 2/26: SPLASH! Hydration, LL Bistro Wednesday, 2/21: Afternoon With Popcorn at & Bud’s Place 3:00-3:30pm a Classic Movie: “An Affair to Remember”, Albert Hall 2:00pm Monday, 2/26: Lyric Opera of Chicago Lecture, Skyline Lounge 3:00pm Wednesday, 2/21: Wine Club. LL Bar 4:00- Learn about Puritani by volunteer lecturer Carla 5:00pm $10 Incline Charge Thorpe. She will discuss the history of the show and play select pieces from the opera. The lecture Thursday, 2/22: Assisted Living Party with precedes the performance at the Lyric Opera of Singer Edizon Dayao, 2nd Floor MBL Chicago this week. All are welcome. 2:00pm Tuesday, 2/27: Men’s Club Luncheon & Friday, 2/23: Current Events with George Program, LL Game Room 11:30am Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am Sign up for lunch at reception by the 20th. Pro- gram follows at 1:00pm in Dole Hall, featuring Al Friday, 2/23: Nutrition Seminar with Janet Curtis: “Some People I’ve Met Along the Way”. Budnick, RD: “Sodium”, LL Game Room During his 50+ years in the entertainment industry 10:00am Al Curtis, an agent who both managed and booked shows for some of the most famous names in Hol- Friday, 2/23: Plymouth Players Show, lywood, got to know just about everyone. His list Dole Hall 3:00pm reads like a "who's who" of movie, television, Celebrating Valentine’s Month our own comedy and music stars. From Ed Sullivan and Plymouth Place Reader’s Theater will perform Jack Benny through Elvis, Johnny Carson Mo- Love Skits and More! Always a crowd pleaser, hammed Ali to even Bill Cosby. Al knew and sure to give you a smile and a laugh. worked with them all, and he has the stories to go with it! During his show Al will sit and reminisce Saturday, 2/24: Quarterly Memorial Service, about his experiences in dealing with the stars. It Dole Hall 3:00pm is a show the audience won't want to end! All are Celebrate the lives of our friends and neighbors welcome, ladies too. who have passed away in the last 3 months. Tuesday, 2/27: Ice Cream Social and Accordion Sunday, 2/25: 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Music with Joe Moroz, Albert Hall 2:15pm Ceremony, Dole Hall 7:00pm Tuesday, 2/27: PP Traveler’s Meeting, LL Cre- Monday, 2/26: Coffee with the Chef, LL Pvt. ative Arts Room 4:00pm Dining Room 9:30-10:30am Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat and visit with Wednesday, 2/28: Lyric Opera Outing, Lobby the Chef. 11:45am-6:00pm The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Puritani. Monday, 2/26: Pray the Rosary, Albert Hall Coach transportation is $10.00 round trip billed to 10:30am your PP account. Tickets can be purchased from Lyric Box Office by phone at (312) 332-2244. Monday, 2/26: Senior Suburban Please sign up at reception. Orchestra, Dole Hall 2:00pm Plymouth Place welcomes back the Wednesday, 2/28: Heather Braoudakis: Girls of Senior Suburban Orchestra to entertain with clas- the ‘50s, Albert Hall 2:30pm sical, modern, movie themes and more. Continued on page 9 Tower Topics Page 9
Continued from page 8 Wednesday, 2/28: Chinese New Year/Cultural program with the Sunrise Chorus, Dole Hall 7:15pm As a finale to our “Cruise to Hong Kong” and a celebration of Chinese New Year, we feature The Sunrise Chorus, founded in 1996 with conductor, renowned soprano Lori Ho, and piano accompanist Wen Ming Leung (CFAS Music Director). Annual performances include the “All Chinese Music Concert” at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall; the celebration of Chinese New Year at the Daley Center and at Navy Pier, the celebration of the Asian Pacific Ameri- can Heritage Month events and many other Multicultural Celebration programs. Thursday, 3/1: Residents’ Council presents: Sally Kruse & Dick Best: Israel & Palestine Dialogue, Dole Hall 7:15pm Residents’ Council Nominations In early March 2018, the residents’ council nominating committee will make its recommendations for renewing or replacing the following nine resident Council committee chairmen: Treasurer, assisted liv- ing, Christmas fund, cottages, finance, food, friendship, gift shop, and program. We need your help to put together the best slate possible. If you would like to be considered for a position or feel strongly that someone else would do a bang up job, please contact Bill Coates, Nominating Committee Chair- man, in apartment 726. Plymouth Place Women’s Club Philanthropic Project The Plymouth Place Women’s Club philanthropic project for 2017 was the La Grange Park Fire Department Foundation. A contribution of $758.98 was presented to the Foun- dation. The contribution will help fund equipment, training, public education materials and fire prevention activities. The Club has selected Foods Resource Bank-Growing Lasting Solutions to Hunger as its 2018 philanthropic project. Since the year 2000, FRB has made a significant differ- ence in the lives of one million lives worldwide. Connect Hearing Friday, 2/2: LL Clinic 1:30-3:00pm Audiologist Dr. Patricia Steed with Connect Hearing will be here monthly on the first Friday. Dr. Steed evaluates, diagnoses and treats hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus. Dr. Steed takes- part in services like pre- scribing and fitting hearing aids, recommending assisted listening devices and providing hearing rehabilitation. Office hours are 1:00-3:00pm in the LL Clinic. For appointment and more details call 630-510-1340.
Volunteer Spotlight: Joan DeRycke Since moving to Plymouth Place in June of 2013, Joan has put her organizational skills into several projects. As one of her first endeavors, she gave presentations on several topics – one of her favorites was Mardi Gras in Rio. Joan began the “Remembrance of the Deceased” located outside of the PP Library. She joined the Friendship Committee, and has been instrumental in starting the “Luck of the Draw”, where participants put their name in the “magic” box and 16 names are drawn. The “lucky” winners then share cocktails and dinner together, a great way to make new friends. Joan and Sally Hadley are developing the Friends visiting Friends program for the 3rd floor. She also initiated the 95+ Club for those celebrating their 95th or over birthdays. In addition, if that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she invites both new and longstand- ing residents once a month to join her for dinner! Page 10 Tower Topics Page 10
SceneScene On On the the 2nd 2nd Floor Floor by Selma Selma and and Sandi Sandi February is a month of celebration. All Day comes. on the heels of Mardi Gras, over the country, people anxiously await so be sure to give someone you love a the first sighting of the groundhog who HUG! predicts whether or not spring will be The 16th is the start of Chinese New here early (2nd). Men’s Coffee wel- Year—the Year of the Dog, and our comes our new CEO Jay Biere at new canine Tyler will be here for a vis- 9:30am in the MPR on the 6th. it. The 13th is Fat Tuesday. Join your All are welcome to hear singer Edizon Enjoying friends for a festive drink before lunch Dayao for the AL party on the 18th at Creating a in Margaret Bailey Lounge. Valentine’s 2pm in the MBL. Holiday House!
Greg’s Place Happenings by Chris Chris and & RyanMarg . Residents will have the opportunity to We’ll . spread the love to our winged put the art in heART during our Valen- friends by crafting birdfeeders. We will tine’s themed art groups! Each resident also spread love and fun by enjoying the is an integral part of our heart at Plym- music of Sandi Haynes! Be sure to stop outh Place and this will be represented by Feb. 1st at 2pm, Greg’s Place North, through a special recycled puzzle piece to enjoy her music. On the 12th we will mosaic. We will learn about the artist make Mardi Gras masks. Finally, don’t forget the best part of Valentine’- the Robert Indiana and created works in- Dancing Fun! spired by his famous LOVE sculpture. chocolate! We will be enjoying plenty!
Health Care Center Happenings Anita, Ruby, Holly & Celeste We are excited to celebrate this holi- Loveday season is in the with air funand festivewe’re readyparties to and be Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Oak hitentertainment! by Cupid’s arrow in Health Care. We Park. Our romantic Classic Movie will willOur be annual making Health Valentines Care Center on the Holiday 1st. be “An Affair to Remember” on the ComeParty celebratewill take placethe Super on the Bowl 12th. on HCCthe 21st. We will honor the Winter Olym- 7th.residents’ Bring yourfamily appetite! members In keepingare invited pics with a few trials of our own on the withto join the in spirit the funwe willas enjoy have refreshments a special 26th. We will finish the month with our Valentine’sand entertainment Day Wine from and The Cheese Honey- party Birthday Bash on the 28th with singer withmooners singer who Liz will Goss. be Onhere the to 19thput on we a Heather Braoudakis: “Girls of the Dog Visits willspecial head Christmas out for an program. architectural tour of 1950s”. ChaplainThe Chaplain Chat: is Easter Listening is a ‘moveable: feast’; not a fixed calendar day like Christmas on December 25. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21). So that makes it April 1 this year! No foolin’! Then counting back 46 days, Ash Wednesday is February 14—Valentines Day! Start your Lenten journey with a service of ashes. Join us at 10:30 worship on Friday as we explore a different Lent/Easter hymn each week. Mark Lent by fasting from worry, gossip, pessimism, or isolation. Celebrate Lent by taking on joy, gratitude, daily scripture and prayer. Valentine’s to April Fools, let’s journey together through Lent. If you have a prayer request or need, please contact either Chaplain Doreen (588-6420) or Chaplain Christina (215-5556) or put your request in the prayer boxes throughout the building. Tower Topics Page 11
Inside News One of the purposes of Inside News is to introduce residents to each other. We profile some of our new move-ins in each issue. Christine Wolgemuth (and her domestic longhaired cat Buddy) moved here from La Grange, where she lived for 16 years. Prior to that she lived in Brookfield, Rogers Park and Edgewater. Christine grew up in northwest Indiana in Lowell (south of Crown Point). She received a BA in Dietetics from Perdue, and a MA in Nutrition from NIU. She worked at University of Chicago as a renal nutrition specialist for 17 years. Christine’s hobbies included reading (mysteries), travel (Australia, New Zea- land, Alaska, and Normandy during the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Norway and Iceland). She also enjoyed a Windjammer trip out of Maine. She is friends of the Suttons, and selected Plymouth Place for the continuing care that is available. Keith Burmeister moved here from Willowbrook. Born in Marquette Park, he lived in the Beverly area of the city most of his life. He earned a degree in English and a Masters degree in Supervision from Loyola. Married for 42 years, Keith and his wife, Arlene, met when they worked together at Tilden High School. He taught English, was a guidance counselor, and then associate principal. Keith was in the Infantry, stationed in Germany from 1952-54. His hobbies include reading, classical music, pinochle and golf (which he recently gave up). He has traveled in every country in Europe, as well as in South and Central America, China, and Japan. He was in Barcelona in October and Guatemala in November and has signed up for our Scotland/Iceland cruise in August. Congratulations to Audrey Johnson who won a gift certificate to the Bistro for having the most countries stamped on her 2017 Cruise around the World Passport! (She had 9 countries stamped.) Look What Dining Service Is Cooking Up! 2/6, 13, 20, 27: Bistro Live Action, 5:00-6:30pm. 2/1, 8, 15, 22: Bistro Buffet, 5:00-6:30pm 2/2: Cruise Around the World, Cantonese Dish (All Dining Rooms), 5:00-6:30pm. 2/14: Birthday Bash, 4:00pm Dole Hall. 2/14: Birthday Bash Dinner, LL Dining Room, 4:30-6:30pm. 2/9: Bistro Live Action, 11:30am-1:30pm. 2/19: Ladies Luncheon, Sarah Tudor Dining Room, 11:30am. 2/21: Wine Club, LL Lounge, 4:00pm. 2/23: Nutrition Seminar, “Sodium”, Lower Level Game Room, 10:00am. 2/26: Coffee with the Chef, LL Dining Room, 9:30am-10:30am. 2/26: SPLASH! Bistro and HCC, 3:00pm-3:30pm. 2/27: Men’s Club Luncheon, Game Room, 11:30am. Coffee with the Chef Dining Services Management: Al Gracia, Director with overall responsibility of the department Chef Maryann: All culinary activities, menus, special events Shemika Jenkins: Food Operations Manager; Bistro, Greg’s Place Edith Almazan: IL and AL Dining rooms, Room Service Victor Gonzalez and Ebony Coleman: Dining Services Catering representatives Janet Budnick, RD, Dietician, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Health Care Dining Services Page 12 Our Life in Photos Tower Topics
Our Life in Photos
Chicago Saxophone Quartet Cunat Memorial Gifts Cruise to Portugal
Men’s Coffee w/Ed Ladies Club Program January Gallery Exhibit
Jason & Sherri Deroche John Otto Swing Band Roderick Demmings
Moonshine Band Family Night with CEO Jay & Senior Staff
Resident Lecture
New Year’s Eve Party in the Health Care Center Our Life in Photos Page 13
New Year’s Eve Party in Dole Hall Page 14 Tower Topics
Development Corner Allyson Zak
2017 Development Results: Many thanks to our wonderful donors for a grand total of $1.6 million in gifts to Plymouth Place during 2017, up from $1.3 million on 2016. With 91 resident donors, we are grateful for the support to not only the Endowment Fund, but to a variety of community improvements. The largest community improvement in 2017 was the Point of Sale system to support Dining Services and the Plymouth Place Gift Shop, thanks to gifts of $45,200 from residents and the Gift Shop. The largest gifts come from be- quests from our residents who have included Plymouth Place in their estate plans. And, many thanks to Catherine’s Closet who directs its clients to make donations to Plymouth Place contributing nearly $30,000 to the Endowment Fund in 2017. Looking forward to 2018: The development effort will focus on several key areas. First, we will focus on raising funds to add to our Plymouth Place Scholarship Fund to support our em- ployees who are interested in furthering their health care careers with education. Second, we will be announcing efforts to fund several new capital improvements to our community and finally, we will do a series of small group gatherings for residents to learn more about how to support Plymouth Place. Stay tuned to Tower Topics for more details.
Plymouth Place Staff: Janet Budnick Clinical Nutrition Manager – Sodexo
Several years ago Janet Budnick found Plymouth Place very attractive when at- tending a professional seminar here while employed as a Clinical Dietitian at St. Elizabeth's in Chicago. To her surprise a posting appeared on the Sodexo web site in 2017 for a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Plymouth Place Having spent her entire professional career in the Chicago hospital world, she thought working in a retirement facility would be very fulfilling in helping people over a much longer period of time than that available in a hospital setting. To her delight she was selected by the Sodexo regional clinical manager and hired by Plymouth Place. In February she will be- come a certified specialist in gerontology in addition to her other professional studies. Janet has lived in Chicago her entire life, growing up with four sisters and one brother. She was graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in nutrition and food science, and received a Master's at Northern Illinois University in the same field. In her free time Janet loves to cook and also to exercise. Travel is important as is music, particu- larly live music. Her great joy is her three grandchildren.
Plymouth Place features a life care benefit, that guarantees priority access to assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory support at stabilized costs, if ever needed. Independent living residences are available in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 760 square feet to more than 1,890 square feet. For more information, call 708-482-6511, or visit www.plymouthplace.org.
315 N. La Grange Road ~ La Grange Park, IL 60526 ~ Phone: 708-354-0340