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10 Symbols of Christmas 11Th Sondra Sinnett (CM) DEC Know Your Rights As a community member living at St. Monica’s you have rights that are protected by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services. This corner will highlight one of your rights each month. The full list was given to you upon moving in to St. Monica’s. If you ever feel any of your rights have been violated, please report this to administration as soon as possible. You have the right to the following: To be free from neglect, financial exploitation, verbal, mental, physical, or sexual abuse. communityTHE Birthdays 2nd Charles Minor (CM) 2nd Coretta Collins (S) 3rd Myron Kilmer (CM) A Christmas Prayer MONITOR 8th Don Marino (CM) “O sweet Child of 9th Jameese Nelson (S) ISSUE NO. 49 9th Stephanie Lockridge (S) Bethlehem, Grant that we 9th Jayne Rau (S) WINTER may share with all our 10 Symbols of Christmas 11th Sondra Sinnett (CM) DEC. 2020 13th Barb Tracy (CM) hearts in this profound Do you know what all the everlasting hope and life eternal. 15th Alexis Hood (S) mystery of Christmas. symbols of Christmas are? It’s Because of Jesus Christ we can 15th Dawn Smith (S) easy to forget that all the lights, have eternal life. It also points up to 16th Cindy Ward (S) Put into the hearts of tinsel, and presents have a reason heaven reminding us to look to God brings good will and love to 20th Regina Ditkus (CM) men and women this for being a part of Christmas. in all things. all, like the Savior. 20th Frank Miller (CM) peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately 21st Susan Croak (S) Bells, stars, evergreen trees, 4. Gifts - The Christmas gift 8. Candles - The Christmas 24th Nicole Overstreet (S) and which you alone can give to them. Help them to wreaths, angels, holly, and even reminds us of how God gave us candle reminds us that Jesus is 27th Debra Monroe (S) know one another better, and to live as brothers and Santa Claus are a magical part the gift of His Son and that Jesus the light of the world. He is the 29th Grace Manchester (CM) of Christmas because of their Christ gave us the greatest gift of light we should follow and 29th Roberta Gedemer (S) sisters, children of the same Father. Reveal to them symbolism and special meaning. all. Giving gifts is meant to be a through Him we will find our 29th Breona Rydholm (S) also your beauty, holiness, and purity. Awaken in their Knowing there is a deeper symbol of love and kindness and way in the darkness of life, 29th Tiffany Conhartowski (S) hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. meaning to all the holiday hubbub remembrance of the gift of eternal and also be a light to others. 30th Ross Gietzel (S) brings a greater purpose and life made possible by the Savior. 9. Candy Cane - The (CM) = Community Member (S) = Staff Join them all together in your love. And give us your greater peace during Christmas. 5. Holly - The holly plant candy cane is in the shape of Staff Anniversaries heavenly peace. Amen.” 1. Angels - The angels represents immortality, as well as a shepherd’s crook used to proclaimed the news of the the crown of thorns worn by our bring lost lambs back to the AnneMarie Steensen 3 Years — Pope John XXIII Ross Gietzel 3 Years Savior’s birth. They sang, “Glory Savior. The red holly berries fold. The Savior is often thought Sharon Mellberg 2 Years to God in the highest” and represent the blood shed by Him for of as the Good Shepherd, guiding Laura Maldonado 2 Years proclaimed the good news on that us. us back to His fold. The white on Sarah Rodriguez 1 Year first Christmas night. 6. Wreath - The Christmas the candy cane represents the Josephine Strutz 1 Year 2. Bells - Bells ring out to wreath is a symbol of the never- purity of Jesus, and the red guide lost sheep back to the ending love of God–having no stripes symbolize the blood He Useful Information fold. The Christmas bell beginning and no ending. Wreaths shed for us. signifies that all are precious are in circles made with evergreen 10. Star - The Christmas star Website: www.stmonicasseniorliving.com 3920 N. Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53404 in His eyes and He will help which symbolizes eternal life. represents the first star of Facebook: @stmonicasseniorliving Main: 262-639-5050 you. 7. Santa Claus - St. Nicholas Bethlehem that shone on the 3. Evergreen Trees - The went from home to home giving night Jesus was born. It also Twitter: @stmonicasliving Executive Director: Loretta Baxter, RN, MBA evergreen Christmas tree gifts and celebrating the Savior by symbolizes that Christ is the light Subscribe: [email protected] Covid-19 Hotline: 262-383-3303 stays green all year and showing love as he did. He wears of the world and is a shining reminds us of the red, the first color of Christmas. He hope to all mankind. Linen Service 2020 Highlights Captured Ending in 2021 Please note: Some images taken prior to Covid-19 Linen service will be ending in the assisted living as of Jan. 1, 2021, for all those community members who were grandfathered into this service. This means that there HOW WE KEEP YOU SAFE: will no longer be towels and bed sheets provided Covid-19 Vaccination and laundered. This change will By Loretta Baxter, Executive Director Jeanette Mason apply to anyone who moved into Thank you to everyone for working to keep our St. Monica’s home Featured St. Monica’s assisted living prior safe. With the Covid-19 vaccine nearing its public release, we are in to July/August of 2019. the last battle of this great war to end this virus. Our goal is to run Community Member It is suggested to have at least across the finish line to victory with everyone healthy—to do that we 3 sets of sheets specific to bed need your help. Here is the latest information regarding our plan: Family: size, 4 hand towels, 4 bath towels • • Twin daughters & 2 sons and 12 wash clothes. It will be St. Monica’s is registered to be one of the first long term care communities to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Walgreens has the responsibility of the CAUGHT YOU CARING... • 8 grandchildren community member to launder been assigned as our provider. They will come to St. Monica’s to Staff member caught going above & beyond: administer the vaccine. Please start considering whether you, as • 11 great grandchildren, one of which these items or St. Monica’s can is Racine’s Mayor, Cory Mason help with this task at a cost of Mary Armstrong, Life Engagement someone living at St. Monica’s, wants to have the vaccine. We HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED FOR ST. MONICAS? will also be contacting Health Care Power of Attorneys for their $15 per load. Housekeeping will Early Years & Hobbies: be discretely labeling all linens. 7 months decision regarding vaccination of their loved one. We are hoping Please let us know if you do not PRIOR TO WORKING AT ST. MONICAS WHAT WAS that 100% of the community members agree to the vaccine to • Born in Racine YOUR MOST INTERESTING/ FUN JOB? Working at protect them against this deadly disease. want your items labeled or if you • Attended St. Catherine’s High School PetSmart grooming dogs was quite interesting. They always are in need of donated items. • Once the Racine exposure rate decreases we can offer indoor wanted to do the opposite of what I needed to do! • Her Grandfather, Ettore Santarelli, Contact Margaret with any visitation in our newly built visitation station. This new booth WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT ST. founded Roma Lodge questions at 262-321-7137. will be located in our assisted living bistro café right off the MONICAS? Helping others is important to me. I see all of the community entrance. The photo to the right was our • Enjoys antiques, puzzles, playing members as family. It’s important to me to see that everyone is happy, inspiration. Our stations will be cribbage, bingo and slots at the healthy and well taken care of! Dates to Know... complete with plexiglass and Amazon casino is her MOST favorite thing December 16th – Ugly Sweater TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I have an older brother, Dillon & sister, Ginger. My Mom and Dad are amazing and so supportive of my Echo communication system. Before • Her Christmas Village is on display Day & Christmas Lights Bus Tour dreams and goals. I am living with my best friend/ boyfriend, Nate of 3 years this offering can open we need to be year ‘round! clear of lockdown status. At this time, December 21st - Santa Pictures & we are absolutely getting married one day! WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? I love playing we need to remain safe by avoiding in- Former Career: December 24th - Christmas Eve music as well as seeing live music and I LOVE being lazy on my days off. person visitation due to the high levels Service “The Greatest Gift” - IF GIVEN THE CHANCE, WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FOR A of COVID in Racine County. Worked at a dime store at age 18, where she met her husband, Cory! Christmas Story in song & DAY AND WHY? I think it would be fun to switch places with someone in scripture; 10:30am in the Chapel my family. Kind of like the movie, Freaky Friday.
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