He has remembered his steadfast love WORDS OF WORTH and faithfulness. God is coming to Coronavirus Vaccine Worth Hartman, Chaplain Shannon Poole judge the earth. God will judge the “Season of Joy” earth with righteousness and the Since March, CVS Health has led the We have come to the third Sunday peoples with equity” (98:3, 4, and 9) fight against COVID-19. They are now of Advent and are lighting the The baby grew up to be a man ready to leverage their network of re- “Joy” candle. This is a season of of joy. At the Last Supper, knowing tail pharmacies and over 30,000 phar- joy. Christians are remembering his beloved friends and followers macists to administer vac- A Publication of Westminster Village North December 11, 2020 the words of the angels announcing would betray and deny him he still cines. Westminster Village North has the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, says: “I have said these things to partnered with CVS to administer the “Be not afraid!! For behold I bring you so that my joy may be in you and vaccination onsite. We are gathering To our residents, !? Dear Friends, you good news of a great joy which that your joy may be complete” (John information to make this process as will come to all the people. For to 15:11) I think of the apostles and Thank You! Laurie Wilson smooth as we can. Over the next 7-10 We heard something this week that you is born this day in the city of early Christians facing persecution, days, we will be gathering consents, Laura Roman , a Savior, who is Christ the imprisonment even death for their Scientists believe the “Star of Bethle- really touched our hearts and wanted demographic information and copies hem” is about to appear—on Decem- to share it. Lord” (Luke 2:10, 11) beliefs singing, praising God and of the insurance cards. We will need I know I speak for all of my This is also a season of joy for our rejoicing knowing God was with colleagues when I say “Thank you!” ber 21! According to NASA, Jupiter copies of the front and the back of in- and Saturn, the two largest and A young woman (age 37) with a four- Jewish friends as they recall a them and would see them through. surance cards. Please be ready to give On Monday, December 7, we victory of freedom from their How is joy in your life this season? received the generous employee brightest gas giant planets in our solar year old son, recently lost her that information when asked. We will system, will have their great conjunc- husband (age 42) due to oppressors, restoring the temple, Can you think of some experiences of share more information in next week’s appreciation checks made possible by and the miracle of the menorah joy in the past week, month or year? you, the residents. During a year that tion on December 21, 2020… the day complications from a stroke. She newsletter. of the December ! You might spoke these words at his funeral and I lights burning eight nights when What are some things that give you ______has been trying for all, we, the staff, there was only oil for one. true joy? When was the last time you are amazed that you found the not know, but Jesus was actually born quote: “Kindness: Extend it, Exhaust We could use some “good news”, joyously gave with no thought of Tamarack Residents: Did resources to acknowledge our service. on December 21...on the solstice. It it, Absorb it! At the end of the story, some joy, this year in particular. anything in return? What are some Thank you! There are many among us took days for the word to spread and love is all that really matters.” You Notice? Christians began celebrating His birth There has been so much fear, things you could do that might give who are trying to juggle our work sadness, anger with COVID, you joy, things you have wanted to do while our children are at home in on December 25. Let’s do it! Don’t put it off, don’t The installation of the 30 additional wait! Give kindness in some small separation from friends and loved but perhaps have put off? I think Wi-fi access points happened in Tama- virtual schools. Others have family ones, economic collapse, racial over this year here at WVN and joy I members who may have lost their German astronomer, Johannes Kepler, way, every single day! rack on Tuesday, December 8 and wrote in 1614 that he believed the 'star conflict and election uncertainty. have seen as: * residents Wednesday, Dec 9. You may have ex- jobs and our money is tight. Many of The year Jesus was born was not a preparing a Variety Show us miss seeing our families (just like of Bethlehem' in the Nativity story Bob and Nancy Russell perienced a “blip” in service, but we could have been a conjunction of Jupi- Tamarack 2005 happy time either. The Hebrew * families visiting their loved ones can assure you that the Wi-fi should be you do!) and are grateful to be able to even under difficult restrictions ter and Saturn. Others have suggested ______people were dominated by the th much more powerful as a result! We interact with our residents. Romans, their religion suppressed, * a resident celebrating her 94 that the “Three Wise Men” could have will inform other areas when they been following a triple conjunction of and now a new tax imposed that birthday with loved ones, even might expect this upgrade. The bottom line is: it has been Happy Hanukkah! had to travel across the through a window difficult for everyone … and your Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. This year, We are lighting the candles on the ______however, we will see Jupiter and Sat- country to pay. So what is this joy * Mother’s Day car parade generosity has helped ease a financial menorah in the Tamarack lobby every we are supposed to have in this * Tamarack residents doing a sing a burden that may exist as urn conjoin to be closer than they evening through Hanukkah. long off their balcony’s and patios Huntington Bank Closes have been for 800 years. They will be season? Well it is something much comes near. deeper than happiness or pleasure. * a butterfly release and pet blessing. visible directly after sunset in the We have found joy and will continue We received notification Huntington early evening for about two hours Happiness is more superficial, it Bank is closing the Westminster Vil- Thank you so very much! depends on circumstances or to celebrate with joy in this The staff of on December 21. season ahead. filled with the lage North branch — and the ATM in material things that can change or Tamarack will be removed within the Westminster Village North fall away while joy is a spiritual strains of that song of joy for the Already observers are photographing next few weeks. We are working to this phenomenon and submitting quality and is grounded in God’s season: ______provide a different financial partner for them to Earthsky, such as this one love for us and God’s desire for us Joy to the world! the Lord is come; you, and apologize for this unfortunate taken by Tom Wildoner at The Dark to love and serve others. We find Let earth receive her King; situation. Resident Holiday Side Observatory in Weatherly, PA joy more in giving than receiving. Let every heart prepare him room, on December 8. Joy is contagious. Joy can see good And heaven and nature sing, Please stay tuned. and light when others see darkness. And heaven and nature sing, The Westminster elves are working Joy testifies to hope in the midst of And heaven, and heaven, and nature overtime to create a special for despair. sing. our residents this year. Since we are We find joy throughout the biblical unable to host our annual “Holiday record. This Sunday’s psalm Vespers Link: Tea,” we will be delivering gifts to declares: https://youtu.be/j1r2qp0e07M each resident the week of December “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, 14. We hope you enjoy them!! all the earth. Break forth into joyous songs and sing praises… A Week at a Glance… A Week at a Glance… In Memoriam Brain Teaser Independent Living A Week at A Glance Notes Independent Living Health Center Assisted Living Dorothy Andrichik (11/28) Which items are there NOT only two of Laurie Wilson Laurie Wilson Debbi Johnson Jill Armantrout Betty Young (11/28) in this mess: Shirley Agnew (12/1) Please check with your activities Saturday, December 12 Janice Karnes (12/6) Lanterns & Lights! On Monday, Monday, December 14 staff for information on daily 1:00 (1-3) Door to door: Daily Dr. Sukhbir Singh (12/9) December 14, I will be traveling 3:00 Lanterns & Lights—music activities at this time. chronicles, Mail, Roll & stroll around the cottages with my favorite around the cottages and placement of ______(prescheduled) Please keep their families and loved Santa, Julie, playing Christmas music lanterns 2:45 (2:45-4:45) Door to door: ones in your thoughts and prayers. and placing lanterns on your Health & Fitness Tip Daily chronicles/trivia, ______driveways. The battery-operated tea Tuesday, December 15 Mail, Art pack lights inside are to be lit each day at 2:00 Ugly sweater & glasses picture Kenzie England 4:00 pm You may need to put day: Pictures to be taken in Tamarack

Sunday, December 13 Social Hall Update something heavy and waterproof and Elm during Strolling music in the Keeping track of your exercise 1:00 (1-3) You Tube Vespers availa- Bill Lord inside the bag to keep it from hallways. progress can be really helpful in ble blowing away. (I will try to get staying motivated to continue Devotions More of the Social Hall to be! Look in something like sand, but can’t Cottagers: Please take a photo with exercising. Looking back on where Distributed Popcorn to the background! guarantee that). your ugly sweater and glasses and you started to where you are now your door send to me at: should be something that really Tamarack and Elm residents: Your [email protected]. excites you! Over time you build Monday, December 14 lanterns will be distributed outside strength, endurance, balance, and 1:00 Rolling Christmas trivia, Music, —————————— your doors on Tuesday during Wednesday, December 16 many other things that are often Games & Prizes (1-4) strolling music at 2:00 pm. Staff gift to residents to be distributed overlooked if you do not keep track. Bargain Auction 1:00 (1-4) Daily It is a great idea to write down the chronicles/mail On Tuesday, December 15, please Thursday, December 17 amount of weight you can lift, or This week our Bargain Room auction delivery, bingo #'s wear your “ugly” Christmas 2:00 Strolling the halls with Bourbon how far you can walk without made $365.00! Thanks to all for distributed, Grocery sweater and holiday glasses. We Balls & Holiday Cheer needing a rest. Update your progress bidding. delivery will take pictures of Tamarack and once ever week or two week and you A new auction begins on Friday, Elm residents during the 2:00 pm Friday, December 18 will begin to see yourself making Tuesday, December 15 music stroll. Cottagers, please send 9:00 Bargain Bidding begins improvements in your physical December 11 at 9:00 am and ends on 1:00 (1-4) Door to door: Daily Lots of visible work now! Late Wednesday, December 16 at 12:00 me a picture in your attire via email capabilities. to [email protected]. 12:00 Mailbox and Door Décor chronicles, hot cocoa Tuesday afternoon a lift was moving noon. The new auction items can be —————————— or hot cider, mail & bingo #'s distrib- material to the second floor above the found by visiting the link: https:// I will publish the pictures on contest judging Startling Fact: uted serving room, rest rooms, and entry www.youtube.com/channel/ Touchtown and a few in next week’s 5:30 (5:30-6:30) Well check halls. You can see the fabricated wood UCDIrOZWr3VZKw_XsNCw03cg or newsletter. Monday, December 21 calls structure along Sycamore. view the auction items on your Add to Story begins The Deadliest Days in Touchtown app, or the digital screens Add to the Story: On Monday, American History Wednesday, December 16 in each area of the community. You December 21 I will begin a story that There will not be an ornament 1:00 (1-4) Door to door: Daily will also be able to bid on the items that will be passed on to each resident! exchange. You will add ONE paragraph to that 1. Galveston Hurricane — chronicles, crafts /art project, mail & did not sell last week—numbers 35, 36, bingo #'s distributed and 38. story and pass it to your next door On Thursday, December 24 at 6:00 8,000 lives lost neighbor to your RIGHT. There will pm people around the world will be 2. Antietam — 3,600 Thursday, December 17 This week features two items located in be more detailed instructions with the ringing bells to “help Santa fly” around this very difficult year. I am 3. September 11, 2001 — 1:00 (1-4) Door to door: Daily ————————————— a vacated cottage: the wood desks. initial story. There will be one story 2,977 chronicles, cook's corner: holiday These are extremely heavy wood desks for cottagers and a different story for asking all of you to do the same. Chuckle Open your doors at 6pm and ring 4. December 3, 2020 — 3,841 treat, reminisce, mail & bingo #'s and in beautiful shape. If you win either Tamarack /Elm residents. Please distributed of these items, you will be asked to don’t break the chain—even if you bells, or if you do not have a bell, 5. December 2, 2020 — 2,762 please clap spoons or something. 1:30 Assisted Living Resident Meet- Once upon a time, pick them up from the cottage and you choose not to write a paragraph, 6. December 1, 2020 — 2,461 ing via Zoom will need tools to take them apart to fit please pass it to the next person on There lived a king 7. December 4, 2020 — 2,431 5:30 (5:30-6:30) Well check calls Who was only 12 inches tall. through the doors. the list. Be creative and fun! At the 8. Pearl Harbor, 2,403 end I will publish both stories! We will also ring bells at noon on He was a terrible king, New Year’s eve to ring in a Friday, December 18 Also this week is a solid wood dresser But made a great ruler. happier, healthier 2021! This startling statistic helps us all 10:00 *Grocery Orders due in excellent shape. Frankly, it looks understand the magnitude of how the 1:00 (1-3) Door to door: Daily brand new. Please keep this in mind Be sure to check out the videos on covid virus is affecting the world. chronicles, printed devotions, travel when placing your bid. your Touchtown app each week! It’s club, bingo prizes a great way to see holiday cheer 3:00 (3-4) Door to door Good luck on your bidding! around the globe. Mocktails/cocktails & strolling Christmas Music