THE HIGHLANDS HAPPENINGS The Highlands at Wyomissing Weekly Newspaper Wyomissing, PA July 30, 2021

SHRED DAY EVENT

Protect your privacy and identity. Join your fellow residents at our annual Shred Day on Friday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. outside the transportation center. The Highlands at Wyomissing will be providing onsite, safe, secure shredding services through our partner, DocuVault. Items to be shredded should be brought to the Transportation Center on the day and time of the event. You are welcome to watch your information be shredded. If you need assistance bringing your items

to the shred event, please call the Home Care Office at 484-220-8281. For a nominal fee, Home Care will schedule a time to pick up your items for shredding. Any other questions, please call Beverly Szymborski at 484-220-8222.

Acceptable items for shredding include financial and personal papers, staples & paper clips, manilla and hanging folders, and credit cards.

Unacceptable items for shredding include computer discs, digital media, newspapers, plastic bags,

binder clips, needles, batteries, notebooks, and magazines

THE HIGHLANDS’ WEEKLY PSA FITNESS CENTER KEY FOBS Residents are allowed to place items on their balconies and patios such The Highlands at Wyomissing is committed to as flowers and patio furniture. In order to maintain the overall the safety and long-term health of our residents. appearance of outside areas, residents are asked to keep their balconies As such, The Highlands offers a state-of-the-art and patios clean and orderly. Please note that residents are not Fitness Center to help residents stay physically permitted to have vegetables or fruit plants, grills, and bird feeders, fit. Through resident feedback, we discovered except for the 1st floor in the mulch off their patio. Refer to page 24 of that residents viewed the log in process at the the Resident Handbook for all the details. Questions should be directed HUR kiosk as one of the largest barriers to their to Ashley Mest, Social Services Coordinator, at 484-220-8267 or use of the gym equipment. Previously, if you [email protected] wanted to use the HUR equipment, you needed to sign-in at the kiosk and put on a HUR band before proceeding to exercise. Residents will SPIRITUAL WELLNESS AT THE HIGHLANDS be receiving their Fitness Center Key Fob in their mailboxes on We are pleased to announce that West Lawn United Methodist Church Monday, August 2. Full details about the benefits and how to utilize will once again be providing a weekly chapel service in the Cultural the key fob will be detailed in communication attached to the key fob. Center for residents in all levels of care. Beginning on Wednesday, This key fob eliminates the need for residents to sign-in at the HUR September 1 at 2:00 p.m. there will be a weekly service (each kiosk and allows residents to immediately begin exercising upon Wednesday) including hymns, scripture, and a message. entering Gym. If you have already received your key fob, your key fob is still active, and you do not need a new one. Residents can contact Resident volunteers are needed for such things as playing the piano, Stephen Kupetz, Fitness Center Coordinator, at 484-220-8284 or greeting residents, reading scripture, and assisting residents to get to [email protected] with any questions and from the service. Residents interested in helping should sign up with the Concierge Desk by August 11. OL TIME MOUNTAIN FOLK 'N COAL MINE MUSIC Additionally, the programming team is actively working with local Jay Smar a local, renowned folk singer will be here on Wednesday, clergy to resume Bible Study as well as spiritual services for those who August 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center. His program titled “Ol would like to partake in Mass and communion. The return of the 92nd Time Mountain Folk 'n Coal Mine Music” is an uplifting interactive Street Y program is also being worked on. program of familiar folk, bluegrass, gospel, mountain and coal mine music performed with vocals and accompanied by guitar, claw- AAA SAFE DRIVING COURSE hammer banjo to emulate the coal mining musicians of Northeast The Highlands will be hosting the AAA safe driving courses. The 4- Pennsylvania. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 hour recertification course will be held on Friday, August 6 from 9:00 residents. Residents will be asked to scan their key fob upon entering a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Cultural Center Side A. For all residents whose the Cultural Center. certification has expired, the 8-house new course will be hosted on Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 both from 9:00 a.m. PIANO MUSIC BY RESIDENT DR. MICHAEL EAGER to 1:00 p.m. Residents interested in the course can register by Resident Dr. Michael Eager will perform on the piano on Thursday, contacting Cheryl Gouker from AAA at 484-987-7025. August 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 residents. Residents will be asked to scan their TED TALK DISCUSSION – SAVING THE WORLD key fob upon entering the Cultural Center. This week’s TED talk discussion will focus on the six ways mushrooms, yes mushrooms, could save the world. After every TED SHARING AND CARING ~ OUR DISPLAY CASES talk, the class discusses the video and explores the topic. This program We share a lifetime of collecting memories and "treasures!" Please let will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berkshire us know what you would like to share in our display cases outside the Room. Bistro. We will keep a list of possible treasures to display. We change the display every two months and welcome new ideas. Our next CALLING ALL RESIDENTS display will feature a wonderful antique doll house furniture collection Each day many residents enjoy the help-yourself free of Sandy and George Post. Do you have "tiny treasures" that would coffee available in the Bistro. Before enjoying your enhance that theme? Please contact Margaret Patch by leaving your cup of coffee, residents are asked to put a lid on the name, phone number and apartment/villa number as well as a description of items you would like to share in her mailbox #3111 in cup to prevent spills and drips on the carpet. Thank the main building or e-mail her at [email protected] you for helping to keep the carpet free of coffee stains. AQUA FIT Due to instructor absence, Aqua Fit is temporarily being moved to Thursday, August 5 at 10:15 a.m. in lieu of Friday, August 6. Aqua Fit will return to its normal schedule on Friday, August 13.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - SMORES NIGHT WEEK AT A GLANCE The Smores Night event scheduled for Tuesday, August 17 has been postponed to a date SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 to be determined. This change has been made to accommodate an additional special 10:00am – Safe on your Feet on CH956 program. More details can be found in the “Mark Your Calendar” section of the 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS Highlands Happenings. 7:00pm – Meet The Fockers in CCA

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021 The Highlands will be taking a trip to the Doubletree in Reading 9:00am – Yoga Flow in the FS on Wednesday, August 18 for a performance by the United States 10:00am – Drum n’ Fit in the FS Air Force Band as part of the 30th anniversay of Berks Jazz Fest. 10:00am – Safe On Your Feet on CH956 Concert starts at 12:00 p.m, depature time will be 11:30 a.m. There 10:00am – Weis Grocery in the TD* will be a lunch, on your own, after the performance. Seats are 1:00pm – Mindfulness Breathing in MR limited. Residents have the option of utilizing Highlands 1:30pm – Seated Exercise in FS transportation or driving themselves. Any resident who utilizes 3:00pm – AA/Alanon Recovery Group in the MR 7:00pm – Card Party in the BR Highlands transportation must stay for the lunch. Register at the Concierge Desk. Please 7:00pm – Meet The Fockers on CH956 indicate which transportation method you will be using; only 14 spots are available for Highlands transportation. All associated transportation costs will be charged to your TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 resident account. There is no fee for the concert ticket, lunch will be $20.00 on your 9:00am – Core Fitness in the FS own. When registering at the Concierge Desk, please fill out a meal form found in the 9:00am – Fresh Air Walking Group in the ML binder. 10:00am – Tech Topic in the BR 10:00am – Pilates in the FS TECH TOPIC IMPORTANT UPDATES 12:30pm – Dr. Winans in the HCHS 1. The Tech Topic is highly regarded by residents. Based on resident feedback, the class 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP will now be meeting on a new day of the week, Tuesday’s. This change is to allow 1:30pm – Fulton Bank in the TD* residents more opportunities to attend this class and other classes that were scheduled at 3:00pm – Ukulele’s Unite in the BR the same time on Thursdays. This change will go into effect during the week of August 7:00pm – Get Your Game On in the BR 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berkshire Room. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 2. The first tech topic series on this new date will be how to navigate Facebook. This 9:00am – Cardio Boxing in the FS first session on Tuesday, August 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berkshire Room will focus on 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP how to create a Facebook, enhancing your profile, using the search bar, and common 10:00am – Zumba Gold in the FS tips. The second session on Tuesday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Berkshire Room 10:00am – Ted Talk Discussion in the BR will focus on the event bar, advance searches, Facebook Live, and more. Residents will 10:00am – Cornhole on the FCPP be asked to scan their key fob upon entering. 10:00am – Safe On Your Feet on CH956 1:00pm – Mindfulness Breathing in the MR MARK YOUR CALENDARS 1:00pm – Dermatology in the HCHS Meet The Artist series returns to the Cultural 1:30pm – Seated Cardio in the FS Center on Monday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. The 1:30pm – CVS and Wine & Spirits in the TD* 7:00pm – Jay Smar in the CC* Cosgrove’s are excited to be back and can’t wait to share the fascinating, complex history behind THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 world renowned artists. The lecture will feature the 9:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS life and works of Thomas Cole, an American 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP landscape artist, from the 1800s. Residents will be 10:00am – Qigong in the FS asked to scan their key fob upon entering. Register 10:00am – Helping Hands Knitting Group in the PR at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 residents. 10:15am – Aqua Fit in the FCP 1:00pm – Podiatry in the HCHS Take me out to the ball game. Take me out to the crowd. Join us on Thursday, August 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center Side for this fascinating program. It features the 1:30pm – Giant Grocery in the TD* history of baseball, how the game has changed over the years, and famous players such 2:00pm – Bocce in the CC as Babe Ruth and Micky Mantle. The program will be narrated by Jack Horrigan and 7:00pm – Dr. Michael Eager in the CC* Robert Motsay with Barbara Witman accompanying on the piano. Registration is required at the Concierge Desk. Residents will be asked to scan their key fob upon FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 entering. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 residents. 9:00am – Pilates in the FS 9:00am – AAA Safe Driving Course in CCA One of the resident favorite performers from the Wyomissing Club Room, Josh Duo, 10:00am – Safe on your Feet on CH956 will be here on Monday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center. The group is 10:00am – Giant Grocery in the TD* very excited to perform for residents of The Highlands again. Residents will be asked to 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS scan their key fob upon entering. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 1:00pm – Mindfulness Breathing in the MR 1:00pm – Wyomissing Farmer’s Market in the TD* residents. 7:00pm – Knives Out on CH956 John Loyack, President Of Alvernia University, will be here on Tuesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center to SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 talk about the transformation of Alvernia University into a 10:00am – Cardio & Tone on CH956 1:30pm – Blood Pressure Clinic in HCHS well-known CollegeTowne. Since the start of Collegetowne, 6:30pm – Pinochle in the BR Alvernia has taken this model to two locations, Reading and 7:00pm – Knives Out in CCA Allentown. Residents will be asked to scan their key fob upon entering. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 100 ROOM ABBREVIATION KEY residents. * = Registration at Concierge Desk Due to popular demand, an additional trip has been added to Plum Creek. Priority will BR = Berkshire Room be given to those residents who did not get to attend the previous trip on Friday, July 23. CC = Cultural Center Plum Creek is home to delicious creamery and wonderful farmer’s market. The CCA = Cultural Center Side A Highlands will be providing transportation to Plum Creek on CH956 = Channel 956 (HTN) Friday, August 20 at 12:00 p.m. Residents can purchase items HCHS = Home Care Health Support Clinic from the market, have lunch, enjoy ice cream, or just get off of TD = Transportation Department campus to enjoy the surrounding community. Plum Creek is FCP = Fitness Center Pool ADA accessible with smooth walking surfaces and plenty of FCPP = Fitness Center Pool Patio seating. Register at the Concierge Desk. The transportation fee FS = Fitness Studio will be $8.00 and charged to your resident account. MR = Meditation Room PR = Parlor FITNESS OFFERINGS ENHANCEMENTS HIGHLANDS FITNESS Fitness serves the body well in multiple ways, physically, mentally, and emotionally. After listening to resident feedback, CALENDAR several enhancements are scheduled to be made to the calendar starting the week of Monday, August 9. A 45-minute balance Class Length Key class will be added on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. in the Fitness ♦ = 30 Minutes Studio. To accommodate this addition, Stephen Kupetz, Fitness ♦♦ = 45 Minutes Center Coordinator, will be teaching a 30-minute light yoga ♦♦♦ = 60 Minutes class on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and Drum n’ Fun has a new start

time of 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. We are also excited to announce SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 the return of Aqua Zumba and Aqua Tabata to the schedule 10:00am – Safe on your feet on CH956♦ starting in September. Details are being finalized and will be 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS♦♦♦ announced shortly.

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY MONDAY, AUGUST 2, 2021 The spotted lantern fly continues to affect trees and crops 9:00am – Yoga Flow in the FS♦♦♦ throughout Pennsylvania. General information about the 10:00am – Safe on your feet on CH956♦ spotted lanternfly is available on the mailroom bulletin 10:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS♦♦ board and on the resident portal. To learn specifics about 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ 1:30pm – Seated Exercise in the FS♦ the spotted lanternfly program at The Highlands, contact residents Ken DeBenedictis or Len Pietruszynski.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021 UNITED WAY OF BERKS BOUNTY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Highlands has an opportunity to help the United Way of Berks County paint the 9:00am – Core Fitness in the FS♦♦ "HOPE" to the rear wall of Threshold’s Mosaic House building in downtown Reading. The 9:00am – Walking Group in the ML♦♦♦ 10:00am – Cardio & Tone on CH956♦ mural will be painted in 5 ft. x 5 ft. sections under the supervision of Mr. Mike Miller of 10:00am – Pilates in the FS♦♦♦ Berks Community Murals. This is a great opportunity to help brighten up the buildings in 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ Reading. Any resident interested in volunteering, contact Jared Martz, RL Programming 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦ Manager, at 484-220-8265. We will be going to paint the mural sometime in late August, the date and time as still being finalized.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021 WEEKLY FEATURED PROGRAM 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦ The Highlands offers a diverse selection of 9:00am – Cardio Boxing in the FS♦♦♦ programming. With so many things to choose from, it 10:00am – Cornhole on the FCPP♦♦♦ can be a challenge plan your schedule. The Concierge 10:00am – Safe on your feet on CH956♦ Desk now features a “weekly feature” advertisement. 10:00am – Zumba Gold in the FS♦♦ This advertisement allows residents to quickly identify a 1:30pm – Seated Cardio in the FS♦ feature event of the upcoming week. We all hope to see

you there. Additional details about the feature program can be found within the Highlands Happenings. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦

9:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS♦♦ CHESS ANYONE? 10:00am – Cardio & Tone on CH956♦ Residents interested in learning chess, or just having fun playing chess with others, are 10:00am – Qigong in the FS♦♦ 10:15am – Aqua Fit in the FCP♦♦ invited to attend Chess Club at the West Lawn Library, 101 Woodside Avenue, West Lawn Pa. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, August 11 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All skills 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ are welcome. If you are just beginning to play, we are glad to help you to become an 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦ active player. If you haven't played in a while and are a bit (very) rusty, we can help you 2:00pm – Bocce in the CC♦♦♦ recover your game, and if you are an experienced player who wants more practice, please

plan to attend. Oh yes, ladies are most welcome. Chess is not just a man's game. For more information call or text Highlands’ Resident Richard Odenweller (610) 698- FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 4431. 9:00am – Pilates in the FS♦♦ 10:00am – Safe on Your Feet on CH956♦

11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS♦♦♦

THE HIGHLANDS ABUNDANCE GARDEN

The Highlands gardeners are pleased to begin sharing some of the abundance from their SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 gardens with the residents. Currently zucchini and peas are the crops most bountiful. As 10:00am – Cardio & Tone on CH956♦ the summer progresses the abundant crops will include tomatoes and perhaps some basil

and flowers. Resident gardeners are invited to drop off their excess vegetables at the

Abundance Garden table located in the Main Lounge. Residents are invited to select

vegetables from the table to spruce up their summer salads, lunches, dinners or just for a ROOM ABBREVIATION KEY health snack. Bring your own bag. Please note that there may be days when there are no

vegetables available for sharing. In that case, residents can check again on another day to CC = Cultural Center

see what vegetables have appeared. CH956 = Channel 956 (HTN)

FCG = Fitness Center Gym

FCP = Fitness Center Pool HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! FS = Fitness Studio

Aug 2 Calvin Fox SN

Aug 3 Margaret Bobb RL Aug 5 Evans Goodling RL EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS UPDATE

Rachael has announced that she will be moving

out of state with her family. Yoga Flow will

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS remain virtual and be broadcasted from the

Fitness Studio until a new instructor has been Martin Jacobson (#12 Gaelsong Lane) identified. The Programming Department asks for

Karen Jacobson (#12 Gaelsong Lane) your patience as we work to bring in-person Yoga

back to The Highlands. Bistro and Wyomissing Club Room Menu To Go orders, Reservations and Room Service call 484-220-8316 or email [email protected]

MONDAY, AUGUST 2 TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 Arugula, Pear & Parmesan Salad GF Marinated Cucumber Salad GF Herring in Wine Sauce GF Potato Salad GF Chicken Rice Soup GF Chicken Rice Soup GF Spinach Ditalini Soup Tomato Asiago Soup GF Cream of Broccoli Soup GF Spinach Ditalini Soup Tomato Asiago Soup GF Potato Cheddar Soup GF Lamb Chops w/ Mint Jelly GF Broccoli & Cheese Chicken London Broil GF Salmon Cakes w/ Remoulade Chicken Provencal GF Pork Rib Eye w/ Peach BBQ Sauce GF Trout Almandine GF BBQ Pork Ribs GF Beef Taco Salad Trio Salad Plate GF Pasta Primavera Roasted Red Potatoes GF Broiled Scallops GF Sweet Potato Fries GF Potatoes au Gratin GF Roasted Sweet Potatoes-GF Cauliflower GF Collard Greens GF Succotash-GF Toasted Green Beans Asparagus GF Steamed Corn GF Squash Medley -GF Buttered Carrots GF Broccoli w/ Cheese GF Broccoli w/ Cheese GF Green & Gold Beans GF Summer Blend Vegetables GF Cinnamon Crunch Bread Pudding Chocolate Truffle Torte Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Icing Lemon Crunch Pie Crème Brule Banana Cream Tart Blueberry Cobbler Peach Melba

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 Always Available Caprese Salad GF Marinated Mushroom Salad GF Fresh Fruit Cheese Blintz Sticky Bun Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce Potato Cheddar Soup GF Shrimp Gumbo GF Eggs Benedict Penne w/ Meat or Marinara sauce,

Shrimp Gumbo GF Chicken Rival Strawberry Stuffed French Toast Baked Chicken whipped, baked or Meatloaf w/ Gravy Prime Rib served with Stuffed potatoes & Butter Poached Bass GF Sweet Potato Boardwalk Basket (Fried Clams, Pepperoni or Plain Pizza carrots Salads: Fruit cup, Spring Mix w/ Shrimp & Crab Cake Sandwich Apple Chicken Walnut Salad GF Sesame Grilled Chicken GF Dressing, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Parmesan Crusted Steak & Eggs Salad of the day Boardwalk Fries GF Jasmine Rice GF Mini Bagels & Lox Desserts: Angel Food Cake, Rice Peas & Onions GF Stir Fry Mix GF Farm Fresh Omelet pudding, Hand Fruit (apple, banana, Buttered Beets GF Baby Lima Beans GF Blueberry Pancakes Squash Medley GF Summer Vegetable Blend GF orange), Dessert of the day Bacon or Sausage Toll House Pie Cherry Crunch Pie Home fries or Mixed Greens w/ Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake Tapioca Pudding Week 1

Dining Services Announcements Reservations Reservations are required for the Terrace room for all parties Monday through Saturday.

Reservations for the Wyomissing Club Room are required for parties of 5 or more. The Bistro does not accept reservations.

Walkers and carts in the dining rooms For resident’s safety, you may bring your walker or cart into the dining areas and employees will assist you with “parking” your walker and bring it back at the end of the meal.

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Terrace Room Dining Wyomissing Club Late Night Menu

Menu for August 2 to August 7 Thursday, August 5

Ginger Carrot Soup Calves Liver Crab Fondue Sauteed Calves Liver with an Apple-Onion chutney and a sherry vinegar Crab meat, rich cream sauce, parmesan Roasted carrots, onions, celery root and ginger pureed with vegetable sauce. Served with Sweet Potato Mashers. GF and chives. Served with crostini GF (without crostini) stock. Garnished with Candied Friday, August 6 Walnuts and crema.GF Tuna Niçoise . Always Available: Soup du Jour, Fresh Fruit, Coleslaw, Salad du Jour, Fresh Tuna poached in wine, olive oil and butter with a Niçoise Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad relish with olives, capers, tomatoes and celery. Garnished with a red wine pickled egg with Broccolini. GF

Calves Liver Pork Picatta Sauteed Calves Liver with an Apple- Tenderized and marinated Pork loin, Saturday, August 7 Onion chutney and a sherry vinegar sauteed in olive oil and garlic and Pork Picatta

sauce. Served with Sweet Potato served with a lemon caper sauce and Tenderized and marinated Pork loin, sauteed in olive oil and garlic Mashers. GF toasted Basmati rice.GF and served with a lemon caper sauce and toasted Basmati rice.GF

Tuna Niçoise Fresh Tuna poached in wine, olive oil Pasta du Jour: Shrimp Penne

and butter with a Nicoise relish with Penne pasta tossed with shrimp, Pasta du Jour: Shrimp Penne olives, capers, tomatoes and celery. spinach and a fresh Cherry tomato Penne pasta tossed with shrimp, spinach and a fresh Cherry tomato sauce. Garnished with Asiago Garnished with a red wine pickled egg sauce. Garnished with Asiago cheese. cheese. with Broccolini. GF Roasted Cauliflower | GF, ♥ Vegetable du Jour | GF, ♥ Always Available Pan Roasted Salmon, Farm Fresh Omelet, Pan Seared Strip Steak. Baked or Sweet Potato | GF, ♥ Sweet Potato Mashers

Accompaniments Broccolini with Shallots Roasted Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mashers Tomato Basmati Rice Vegetable du Jour Baked or Sweet Potato