THE Lively Mark 2655 NEBRASKA AVE | PALM HARBOR, FL 34684 | WWW.STMARKVILLAGE.ORG JULY 19, 2020

The New Normal Ice Cream Social... Distancing— Thank you for all you do to make St. Mark Village so special. Change is hard but we need to A New Twist change to become all that we can be. on an Old Favorite Remember your evening dining hours will A socially distanced Ice switch this Sunday, July 19. Other dining options Cream Social is planned for are Take-Out, Café, or Open Seating Dining between Wednesday, July 22. Come 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more detailed informa- down to the Hobby Room tion, please see the IL Dining Room Insert distributed between 11:30 a.m. and with the July 5 issue of The Lively Mark. 1:30 p.m. and choose a refresh- ing summer treat and cool off. Please continue to wear your face masks while You may choose one of the fol- you are outside your apartments and are unable to lowing: social distance. • Strawberry Shortcake Bars Mask Regulations for Pinellas County • Big Alaska Bars (like Klondike Bars) • What are the rules? • Nestle Crunch Bars Face coverings must be worn in all indoor public places in Pinellas County. • Plain Vanilla Cups • What if I don’t wear a mask? • Diabetic Vanilla Cups You may be prevented from entering a busi- Please sign up on the bulletin board if you ness––and you can also be fined by the police. would like to attend. On the day of the Ice Cream Customers not wearing a mask can receive a Social, you will be called into the Hobby Room civil citation of: one at a time. You must wear a face mask during this time. Please wait in South Hall until you are • $100 for a first offense called. Socially distanced seating will be set up • $250 for a second and in the South Hall where you can be seated before • $500 for a third and after choosing your cool summer treat from the Hobby Room. Additional repeat violations may result in a misdemeanor arrest.

• What are the exceptions? THE The mandate does not apply to government Lively Mark entities or hospitals, persons under 18, those For the Residents of St. Mark Village already observing federal social distancing Doug Fresh, CEO Editor: Ellen Wade guidelines (the 6-foot rule), persons with Layout and Design: Tina Glandis pre-existing medical conditions that would be Layout and Design: Marlene Di Maria (continued on page 2) Mask Regulations (concluded from page 1) worsened by a mask, hearing-impaired per- sons, exercising, or religious rituals such as singing. Its enforcement cannot conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Addi- Against The Wind... tional regulations are in place for restaurant In preparation for hurricane season we will and bar employees. publish weekly Hurricane Preparedness remind- ers in The Lively Mark. Governor Ron DeSantis is suggesting those 65 As stated in the June 14th issue of The Lively and older minimize their need to be out in public Mark and published in the IL Resident Emer- places where others are not social distancing but en- gency Preparedness Information distributed courages this age group to get out in the sunshine. in May, when a storm is imminent, please re- —Doug Fresh, CEO move objects from your porch. ALL items must be removed and stored in your apartment if a hurricane is imminent. Small objects should be BayCare Coronavirus (COVID-19) moved by the Resident. For larger items, contact Resource Center: Plant Operations as soon as possible and Staff Visit https://baycare.org/coronavirus for valu- will come around to assist you with this process. able information including an online screening tool; As always, balconies need to be cleared in patient education; and updates on the virus. preparation of a storm. Residents are respon- sible for removing all items from their balconies. COVID-19 Symptoms Plant Operations will not have time to go to In our continuing efforts to reduce the possibility every apartment and remove all the items when of spreading the Coronavirus, we ask that any Resi- a storm is coming. They will help with heavier dent experiencing the following symptoms stay in items when necessary. their apartment and self isolate: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, • Headache always bring your own sunshine. • Diarrhea —Anthony J. D’Angelo, The College Blue Book • Fever Face Masks Available for IL Residents • Chills Please remember that all Residents must wear • Cough a proper fitting mask when leaving their apartment. • Shortness of breath We now know from recent studies that a significant • Sore Throat portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symp- toms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who • Muscle Pain eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) • Repeated shaking w/chills can transmit the virus to others before showing • New loss of taste or smell. symptoms. This means that the virus can spread between people interacting in close proximity—for Residents in common areas exhibiting these example, speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if symptoms will be asked to return to their apartment. those people are not exhibiting symptoms. In light of Notify your doctor of your symptoms as well as this evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face Resident Services, ext. 1706. While self-isolating, coverings in public settings. Proper fitting masks for Resident Services will assist with mail delivery, etc. Independent Living Residents are available in the Contact the Dining Room, ext. 1737, for meal deliv- Administration Office. ery arrangements. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 2 Resident Birthdays Midweek Movie Therese Z. July 20 The Midweek Movie for Wednesday, July 22, is Dennis D. July 21 Keeping the Faith starring Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman, and Edward Norton. Robert W. July 21 Keeping the Faith is a sexy romantic comedy so Marjorie K. July 23 fresh and funny, you’ll fall head over heels in love! Ann H. July 24 Jake Schram (Stiller) and Brian Finn (Norton) are Edward L. July 24 single, successful, extremely popular guys who have been best friends since, well, forever. They are about Did Someone Say Entertainment? to be reunited with their other best childhood bud- Tom Tolnay is a full-time entertainer and multi- dy—the feisty, lanky tomboy, Anna (Elfman). Anna instrumentalist who has been entertaining seniors has grown into a high-powered workaholic beauty with his music for over ten years. Tom has a master’s whose reentry into their lives turns this old circle of degree in music and performs on saxophone, flute, friends into a love triangle—a very complicated one vocals, and keyboard. at that, because Jake’s a rabbi and Brian is a priest. During these unusual times, Tom had to be cre- But have faith—this gem is going to steal your heart. ative in providing entertainment while maintaining a This 2000 romantic comedy is 2 hours and safe social distance via video. His video has lively, 9 minutes long and will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and interactive musical entertainment (Sinatra, Elvis, 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Rated PG-13 for some Instrumentals, Ballads, etc.) that you can enjoy in the sexuality and language. comfort of your own home. Tune into Channel 732 Please be advised when you are attending any on Thursday, July 23, and a repeat performance on activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with Friday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy some musical social distancing decals in the pews to designate entertainment! where to sit. Visitors Update Opera: Tosca Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has extended his Come to the Chapel on Monday, July 20, at Executive Order of March 15th restricting non-essen- 6:30 p.m. to see Tosca starring Fiorenza Cedolins, tial visitation in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Marcelo Alvarez, and Ruggero Raimondi. Centers to September 5th. With these restrictions in Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puc- place here at St. Mark Village Care Center and High- cini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe land Lakes Assisted Living, our Independent Living Giacosa. It premiered at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome Center will only allow essential visitors and visitors on January 14, 1900. The work is based on Victorien that are pre-approved through our daily Visitor’s Pass. Guest apartment reservations will not be taken Sardou’s 1887 French-language dramatic play. before September 5th. However, a Guest Apartment This opera is 1 hour and 55 minutes and will be Pass can be obtained, if absolutely essential, through shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Administration. Please be advised when you are attending any If you have a need for someone to enter our activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with building, you can arrange that in the Administration social distancing decals in the pews to designate Office by obtaining a Visitor’s Pass. You will need to where to sit. meet them in the Main Lobby by the Screening Desk and keep them with you at all times. Caregivers from a licensed agency (that provide care, i.e. medication Love is the only heart assistance or showers) will not need a Visitor’s Pass condition that does from Administration but will need to continue to be not require a physician. screened at the Front Desk. Groceries/packages for —Author Unknown Residents can still be left at the screening desk for —Submitted by Olga F. delivery.

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 3 Cornhole Alternate Grocery Delivery Services (Bean Bag Please remember, there are many options to meet Toss) your shopping needs. You can shop through Resident Congratula- Services, with standard rates applied, or you could con- tions to Team #1 sider other grocery delivery service options such as: Ginni and Larry Shipt: www.shipt.com L. for being the Instacart: www.instacart.com winners of the Walmart: https://grocery.walmart.com 1st ever Corn- hole Play-off Bored Board and Other Fun Stuff Game at St. Mark Village. Please check the Bored Board for additions as well Larry is adept at as some Trivia Fun—and in the Hobby Room there are getting a Gusher kits that include wooden ornaments, paint, and a brush or Jumanji or that can be worked on in your apartments. Double Deuce or Fun Chorus Singing Videos Catorce—which For four more Saturdays, the Fun Chorus, and means he scored anyone that wants to learn proper singing techniques, four cornholes is invited to meet in the Chapel at 10:00 a.m. We by a single will be seeing videos by the great Don Neuen who player in a single round. led the Crystal Cathedral Choir and also the Angeles The next Cornhole League will start on Mon- Chorale before his retirement in 2009. Neuen is a day, July 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the South Hall. Each graduate of Eastman School of Music and held the game takes approximately 20 minutes. Similar to position of “Distinguished Professor of Conducting Wii Bowling, we will set aside time each week for and Director of Choral Activities” at the University League play. If you cannot make your game on the of California, Los Angeles. He is a delightful teacher scheduled day you must use an alternate team. To and it is a unique opportunity to review, hone and win the game your team must score a total of 21 learn new choral skills looking toward the day that points. Three points are awarded for each bean bag we can sing again. that goes through the hole and one point is awarded —Shelley Dennis, Fun Chorus Music Director if your bean bag lands on the board. The League Please be advised when you are attending any will play every scheduled Monday from 10:00 a.m. activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with to 12:30 p.m. in the South Hall. Remember, we are social distancing decals in the pews to designate social distancing—only cornhole players that are where to sit. scheduled to play are asked to join us. We cannot have more than ten people there at any given time. If Change in Procedure interested, please sign-up on bulletin board. for Package Deliveries The Sanders of SMV All package/floral deliveries are being handled by Frances at the Concierge Desk. This includes Come to the Hobby Room on Thursday, July 23, Amazon, FedEx, UPS, USPS, or any other deliv- from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help sand toys for The ered item*. Frances will call you when you receive Toy Makers of East Lake. Sanding can be a great a package or place a note on your mailbox if you way to meet new friends—have fun and help out with are not home. Delivery of packages is available for this worthy cause! You’ll be putting a smile on a any Resident that is unable to pick up their package. child’s face one toy at a time. You will need to bring *Pharmacy deliveries will continue to be handled by and wear your mask. the Administration Office.

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 4 Doggie Business in the Courtyard Bible Study Location Change Due to a Resident nighttime safety request, the Due to the Club Room renovations, the Tuesday, Pet Waste Station has been returned to the Courtyard July 21, and Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. Bible Stud- for use during evening and early morning hours. ies will be held in the Chapel. Please note that dogs may be walked in the Courtyard Please be advised when you are attending any from dusk to dawn only. activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with social distancing decals in the pews to designate Dogs may be walked anywhere outside. Howev- where to sit. er, you should have them relieve themselves at either the NE corner of the building, at the West entrance (near the Laundry), or in the Courtyard (from dusk to Rehab Chat dawn only) where the Pet Waste Stations are located. Joint Replacement Surgery: Thank you. Is It Right For Me? Trivial Pursuit in the Chapel Joint replacement surgeries have become one of the most commonly performed, elective surgical Test your knowledge and join us in the Chapel procedures in the United States. In 2014, there were to play Trivial Pursuit on Monday, July 20, at 370,770 total hip replacements and 680,150 total 1:30 p.m. This game tests a player’s ability to answer knee replacements performed. Research finds that by general knowledge questions. The more questions 2030, there will be approximately 635,00 hip replace- you answer correctly, the more points you score for ments and 1.28 million knee replacements performed. your team. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, The mean age for total hip replacements is 64.9 years come for a stimulating battle of the minds. and the mean age of knee replacements is 65.9 years. Please be advised when you are attending any Females make up approximately 60% of all cases. Come to the Chapel on Tuesday, July 28, at activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with 1:00 p.m. and learn more about the different types of social distancing decals in the pews to designate joint replacements, benefits of surgery, ask questions, where to sit. and other considerations before making the decision Monday Morning Menu Chat to move forward. —Tara Quinton, MPT Director of Rehabilitation Each Monday (excluding the 1st Monday of the Please be advised when you are attending any month) at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room, Huseyin activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with Isguzar, Chief Culinary Officer, will meet with you to social distancing decals in the pews to designate discuss last week’s menus and what special requests where to sit. you might have for the coming weeks. The next Monday Morning Menu Chat will be held on Mon- day, July 20. There will be much conversation as we socially Common Things distance in the Dining Room. Please wear your mask The things I prize of greatest worth, and be prepared to social distance while attending Are just the common things of earth: this meeting. The rain, the sun, the grass, the trees; The flowers, the birds, the glorious breeze; Club Room Renovations Clouds that pass, the stars that shine, Mountains, valleys—all are mine! The Club Room is closed for renovations until Rivers broad, and open sea, further notice. Are riches none can take from me. We apologize for any inconvenience this may —Leo Nattkemper cause, but look forward to the outcome of this proj- ect. Thank you for your patience.

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 5 Resident Telephone Directories Dog The new St. Mark Village Resident Telephone Directory will soon be out. Please use this issue as Days of well as upcoming issues of The Lively Mark to keep your directory up to date. Summer Resident Directory Corrections Ancient astronomers in Mediterranean The IL Laundry Room’s extensions are listed in- countries came up with the phrase “dog days” correctly in the new Resident Directory. The new di- for the hottest period of the summer, from rectories were sent to the printers before this change about July 3 to August 11. The astronomers could be made and will show incorrect extensions. defined the dog days as extending from 20 days The correct extensions for the IL Floor Laundry before to 20 days after the conjunction of Sirius Rooms are as follows: (the dog star) and our sun. This conjunction happened to coincide with the worst days of Laundry 1st NE...... 7201 summer, when folks were especially plagued by Laundry 2nd NW...... 7202 disease and discomfort. Laundry 2nd SE...... 7212 —www.familyeducation.com Laundry 3rd NW...... 7203 Laundry 3rd SE...... 7213 Q: Do you know what was the highest sum- Laundry 4th NW...... 7204 mer temperature ever recorded in the United Laundry 4th SE...... 7214 States? 114° F, 124° F, 134.1° F, or 144° F Laundry 5th NW...... 7205 A: 134.1 °F Laundry 5th SE...... 7215 Laundry 6th NW...... 7206 According to the World Meteorological Or- ganization (WMO), the highest temperature Laundry 6th SE...... 7216 ever recorded was 134.1° F on July 10, 1913, in Furnace Creek (Greenland Ranch), California, The trouble with weather fore- United States, but the validity of this record is casting is that it’s right too often challenged as possible problems with the read- for us to ignore it and wrong too ing have since been discovered. often for us to rely on it. ~P. Young That temperature (often cited by numerous sources as the highest surface temperature for the planet) was recorded at El Azizia (ap- The Red Skelton Show proximately 40 kilometers south-southwest of Come to the Chapel on Monday July 27, at Tripoli) in what is now modern-day Libya on 6:30 p.m. to see The Red Skelton Show. This was a September 13, 1922. long running weekly show that spotlighted legendary comedian and beloved TV clown, Red Skelton. Each Please Remember… show featured comedy skits, gags, and starred Red In order to maintain a secure building, please Skelton and many guest performers. report lost or stolen access FOBs to the Plant Opera- This 2002 DVD is in black and white, is 1 hour tions Department at extension 1720. and 30 minutes long, and will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Please be advised when you are attending any Love your neighbor as activity in the Chapel the pews are marked with yourself. —Matthew 22:39 social distancing decals in the pews to designate where to sit.

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 6 Domino Players Needed Join in the fun and play the classic puzzle Movie Review game—Dominoes—on Tuesday evenings (time to be determined) in the 5th Floor Lounge. Dominoes is a family of tile-based games played with rectangular “domino” tiles. Each domino is a Dark Waters o o o rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square ends. Each end is marked with a number of Fri. 7/17; Sat. 7/18; Sun. 7/19* 6:30 p.m. spots or is blank. The object of the game is to score Saturday Matinee, 7/18* 1:00 p.m. points by laying the dominoes end to end (the touch- Director: Todd Haynes. ing ends must match: i.e., one’s touch one’s, two’s Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Rob Bilott, Anne Hathaway, touch two’s, etc.). If the dots on the exposed ends Sarah Barlage Bilott, Tim Robbins, Tom Terp. total any multiple of five the player is awarded that number of points. If interested, please contact Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious cor- Karin S. porate defense attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths Wellness Class Schedule to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything—his future, his fam- Please note that the Wellness Schedule has been ily, and his own life—to expose the truth. Drama/ revised due to Melanie Johnson, Wellness Coordina- tor, being out for a few days. Erik King from Ther- Thriller. 2019; 2 hours, 6 minutes. apy will lead some of Melanie’s classes during her Rated PG-13 for thematic content, some disturb- absence. The schedule will be as follows: ing images, and strong language. Friday, July 17 Erik Leads Classes *Closed caption programming if available. 10:00 a.m. Easy Does It Star ratings (4 star scale) from RogerEbert.com 11:00 a.m. Sit & Be Fit Monday, July 20 Erik Leads Classes 10:00 a.m. Balanced & Strong Today, fill your cup of life with 11:00 a.m. Sit & Be Fit sunshine and laughter. —Dodinsky Tuesday, July 21 Erik Leads Classes 9:00 a.m. Balanced & Strong 10:00 a.m. Sit & Be Fit Wednesday, July 22 Calendar of Events 9:00 a.m. Simply Stretch Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. Balanced & Strong 10:00 Worship Service - Chapel Thursday, July 23 7th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m. Sit & Be Fit Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 11:00 a.m. Balanced & Strong The parable of the weeds —Pr. Bill Magee Friday, July 24 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel 8:45 a.m. Walk With Us! (Meet in the Lobby) Monday, July 20, 2020 10:00 a.m. Easy Does It 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 11:00 a.m. Chair Tai Chi 10:00 Monday Morning Menu Chat - Dining Room Francis Wilson Virtual Concert 10:00 Balanced & Strong w/Erik - Wellness Center 10:00 Cornhole Sign-ups - South Hall A live on stage old time radio show, complete 11:00 Sit & Be Fit w/Erik - Wellness Center with comedic characters, wacky sound effects and 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library swinging singers performing the big band hits of the 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s! 1:30 Trivial Pursuit - Hobby Room Watch live at: FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org/virtu- 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 alConcerts on Friday, July 24, at 8:00 p.m. (continued on page 8)

The Lively Mark / July 19, 2020 Page 7 Monday, July 20, 2020 (concluded from pg 7) 3:30 Vespers/Prayer Group - Chapel OUR MISSION: 6:30 Opera: Tosca - Chapel To enrich the lives of the Residents we serve by creating an environment that fulfills their every Tuesday, July 21, 2020 need—body, mind, and spirit. 7:00 BayCare Lab Services until 8 - 2nd FL Wellness 9:00 Balanced & Strong w/Erik - Wellness Center 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 10:00 Sit & Be Fit w/Erik - Wellness Center THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK VILLAGE 10:30 Bible Study - Chapel (note location change) 10:30 Needlers & Hookers until 12 - 3rd Floor Lng Transfers: 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 Mary Gaiefsky Rm. 1032 1:00 Wii Bowling - 3rd and 6th Floor Lounges 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 Friday, July 24, 2020 (concluded from previous column) Wednesday, July 22, 2020 11:00 Chair Tai Chi - Wellness Center 9:00 Simply Stretch w/Erik - Wellness Center 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 10:00 Balanced & Strong w/Erik - Wellness Center 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 11:00 Midweek Movie Matinee - Chapel 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel 11:30 Ice Cream Social Distancing til 1:30-Hby Rm 7:00 Entertainment by Tom Tolnay - Channel 732 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 8:00 Francis Wilson Virtual Concert - 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org/virtualConcerts 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 6:30 Midweek Movie - Chapel Saturday, July 25, 2020 10:00 Fun Chorus Singing Video - Chapel Thursday, July 23, 2020 1:00 Village Movie Matinee - Chapel 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 6:30 Open Bridge - Club Room 10:00 Sit & Be Fit - Wellness Center 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel 11:00 Balanced & Strong - Wellness Center 1:00 The Sanders of SMV - Hobby Room 1:00 Wellness Checks with the Resident Nurse til 2 Kids In Church 1:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 3-year-old boy: 7:00 Entertainment by Tom Tolnay - Channel 732 ‘Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Friday, July 24, 2020 Harold is His name. Amen.’ 8:45 Walk With Us! (Meet in the Front Lobby) 9:30 Move With Melanie - Channel 732 A father was at the beach with his children 10:00 Easy Does It - Wellness Center when his four-year-old son ran up to him, (continued next column) grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore where a seagull lay dead in the sand. ‘Daddy, what happened to him?’ his son asked. ‘He died and went to Heaven,’ the father replied. The boy thought a moment and then said, Upcoming Events ‘Did God throw him back down?’ July 27 The Red Skelton Show-6:30p A Sunday school teacher asked her children as July 28 Rehab Chat-1p they were on the way to church service, Aug. 25 Fun Chorus Singing Video-10:00a ‘And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?’ Sept. 5 Visitors Anticipated with Pass One bright little girl replied, ‘Because people are sleeping.’

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