THE VILLAGE VOICE NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020 02-2020
THE VILLAGE VOICE Newsletter FEBRUARY
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR 2020
It has been well said that “an opinion is something that you hold, but a conviction is something that holds you.” In This Issue
We all have opinions. Most of us have very few convictions, Director’s Message but the ones we do have are important to us. Convictions are the compasses of life – that keep us moving in the right Calendar of Events February Birthdays direction. The foundation of stones that help us stand firm when everything around us is shaking and changing. Welcome Message
Healthcare is constantly changing – technology, practices, Super Bowl & Puppy policies and procedures, regulations – but what remains Bowl constant at Sterling is our conviction and commitment to the Employee Awards quality of care we provide. Spiritual Services This year, Sterling Village is moving in a new direction under Valentine’s History new leadership. We are adding new clinical programs to Mardi Gras Travel
advance our quality of care, hiring new staff to compliment Shrove Tuesday our existing team of professionals, and implementing new
programs to enhance our corporate culture. Programs that recognize our team’s effort to provide only the best for our residents.
Every step we take is leading us in the right direction. A journey toward continued excellence in continuity of care in a supportive and positive environment. That is our conviction.
Respectfully, Kimberly Archambault Executive Director
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In addition to our regularly scheduled programs, please join us for these and other fun events and activities. Please check the posted activities calendar for dates, times and locations.
Feb 3rd Mon Yoga with Carleen Feb 4th Tues Aerobics with Jorge Feb 6th Thurs Music Coloring
Feb 11th Tues Monthly Birthday Party Feb 12th Wed Valentine’s Craft Feb 13th Thurs Valentine’s Baking Group
Feb 14th Friday Valentine’s Party Feb 14th Friday Shopping with Paparazzi Feb 18th Tues Family Night with Just Rita Feb 19th Wed Tea Time th Feb 25 Tues Mardi Gras Celebration Feb 27th Thurs Travelers Group Feb 29th Sat Family Feud Pet Visits With Sophie Feb 12th & Feb 26th Dining Committee Feb 19th 1:30pm th Resident Council Feb 28 2:00pm Catholic Mass Mon-Fri Channel 28 Mass 9:30-10:30 / Rosary 10:00-10:30 Every Sunday Super Sunday Bingo Every Monday Rosary Every Wednesday Sports Fun & Story Telling Every Thursday Bingo & Movie Time Every Saturday Spelling Bee
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Residents celebrating birthdays Welcome new residents to during the month Sterling Village in February
of February Edna A. ~ Birch Lois B 95 Charles Morris - Birch Bonnilea C 70 Jean Mueller-Burgess - Birch Charlene D 84 Idana Flynn - Birch Nancy F 89 Louise G 89 Welcome New Employees Ted J 66 Rebecca M 59 Tayma A, CNA Assunta M 86 Rafaela D, CNA Rose Mary M 91 Laura G, CNA Sharon M 78 Bindu K, CNA Margaret N 93 Heather M, RN Mary P 98 Staff Development Dorothy R 95 Jane M, LPN Maryann S 80 Simon N, LPN Ann T 83 Leonard N, CNA
Lynda V 79 Elise R, CNA Ronald W 83
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DINAH SHORE
• Born Feb 29, 1916 in Winchester, TN. Died Feb 24, 1994 at the age of 77 • TV actress and singer who released the #1 hits "Blues in the Night," "I'll
Walk Alone," "The Gypsy," and "Buttons and Bows." • She was diagnosed with polio at a young age but recovered after intensive care. Her first gig was on the Ben Bernie's Orchestra radio show. • She toured with the USO, entertaining American soldiers overseas. • She married George Montgomery in 1943 and, after their divorce in 1963, she married Maurice F. Smith. • She made the decision to go solo as a musician mainly because she did not Leap Year Baby make the cut for Benny Goodman's band. Dinah Shore
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Puppy Bowl
nd Feb 2 @ 3pm
Animal Planet
The starting lineup is set, the water bowls are filled and the puppies are getting ready to play. That can only mean one thing, it's time for the Puppy Bowl!
This year, 96 adoptable puppies from 61 animal shelters and rescue organizations around the country make up the rosters of Team Ruff and Team Fluff.
Puppy Bowl XVI will also feature five special needs players including Ferris, a three-legged Labrador
Retriever mix; two hearing impaired pups, a blind and hearing impaired puppy and one with a cleft palate. Animal Planet promises this year's edition will include fan favorite elements like the water bowl cam, the puppy kiss cam and slow motion replays.
This year's roster is the biggest in Puppy Bowl history and features more international puppies than ever before, according to Animal Planet.
Super Bowl nd Feb 2 , 6:30 pm Fox
Kansas City Chiefs
Vs San Fran 49ers
The Chiefs' defense will get its moment in the spotlight when Kansas City battles the San Francisco
49ers in the 2020 Super Bowl. Kansas City's vaunted offense is led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but Chiefs end Frank Clark and the defense are ready to make a statement. The unit allowed just 19.3 points per game during the regular season and was eighth in the league against the pass. The Chiefs have buckled down in the 2020 NFL Playoffs, allowing just 179 rushing yards over two games.
Sunday's kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Kansas City is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest 49ers vs. Chiefs
odds after the 2020 Super Bowl spread opened at one, while the over-under stands at 54.5. THE VILLAGE VOICE NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020 | Issue # 02-20 PAGE 5
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Catholic Services are available on Channel 268 Comcast
Mass is Mon-Fri 9:30-10:00am
Rosary is 10:00-10:30am Sunday Mass is 10:00-11:00am
First Congregational Church Ash Wednesday and the Feb 18th at 9:45am
beginning of Lent is Bible Studies with Pastor John th th February 26 Feb 19 at 2:00pm Ashes will be received Seventh Day Adventists
st on that day Feb 21 at 10:00am
Sacrament of the Sick Trinity Hymn Singers will be given on February 12th Feb 23rd at 2:00pm
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THINKING OF CELEBRATING MARDI GRAS IN NEW ORLEANS THIS YEAR?
New Orleans is the place to be on Mardi Gras, which falls this year on Feb. 25 this year. If you’re traveling to New Orleans this weekend to experience Mardi Gras, expect to spend
$2,900 per person for a flight, hotel, food, transportation and entertainment over the course of five days. If you’re looking to splurge— luxury hotel, riding in a float, krewe parties—you can easily tack on an
additional $5,300.
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Phone:
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