December 2016 • 12295 Schold Place NW • Silverdale, WA 98383 • 360-692-1228

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Page 2: Country Meadows Page 3: Clearbrook Inn The Legend of the Page 4: The Ridge Page 5: Holiday Reminder Page 6: Featured Staff Member Poinsettia Page 7: Featured Resident of the first cheerful signs sensed her embarrassment and Page 8: Here’s to Your One Health that the holidays are upon consoled her with these words. “I us are the festive pots of scarlet am sure that even the most humble poinsettias that brighten our sur- gift given in love will be acceptable roundings. It is the quintessential in His eyes.” As they neared the flower of , with its tiny yellow church, she was still emptyhanded. flowers surrounded by brilliant red Not knowing what to do, she bent bracts and green leaves. It has an down and gathered a handful of interesting history, long used by common weeds, fashioning them the Aztecs for dye and medicinal into a small bouquet. She fought purposes. In 1828, Joel Roberts back a tear as she entered the Poinsett, American ambassador to small village chapel with her lowly Mexico, became enchanted by the gift. As she approached the altar, brilliant red blooms and sent some she remembered her cousin’s kind plants back to his hothouses in words and felt her spirit lift as she Greenville, South Carolina. He knelt to lay her humble offering at began propagating the plants and the foot of the Nativity. Suddenly, sending them to friends and to the bouquet of weeds burst into botanical gardens. A Pennsylvania blooms of brilliant red, and all who nurseryman sold them under their saw them were certain they botanical name Euphorbia had witnessed a Christmas pulcherrima, but by around 1836 Miracle right before their they began to be known by the eyes. more popular name, poinsettia, From that day on, the bright in honor of the man who brought red flowers were known as the them to the . Flores de Noche Buena, or Flowers of the Holy Night, for they bloomed CONTACT US In their native Mexico, there is a each year during the Christmas charming legend told about this season and thus, the legend of the 360-692-1228 beautiful plant. poinsettia was born. As we approach this season EDITOR A young child walked sadly to of celebration and giving, may all church on . As was Pam Duerr your days be gifts, full of tender the custom in the village, everyone moments humbly wrapped in love. LAYOUT would bring gifts to lay at the feet of Baby Jesus. But she was poor Merry Christmas Peggy Reece and had no gift to bring. Her cousin Peggy Reece Issue # 62

December 2016 Activity Highlights

Duke’s Chowder House Almond Roca Factory Thursday December 1, depart at 10:00a.m. Residents requested these two destinations so we’ll kick off a month of festivities with lunch on the waterfront on Ruston Way and then stock up on stocking stuffers, the chocolate kind, of course! Country Meadows Christmas Celebration Sunday December 4 from 4:00 to 6:00p.m. Santa will be here-bring your families, enjoy At Sweet Laurette’s in Port Townsend, Anne’s huge the buffet and some of our chef’s wonderful cappuccino cup matched cookies, sing Christmas carols, celebrate! Read the fine print... her outfit! Speaking of matching, Tour the Governor’s Mansion in Olympia these girls did too, right Lunch at the Oyster House down to the shoes! Wednesday December 7, depart 8:30a.m. The Governor’s Mansion’s interesting history and beautiful holiday decorations make it a perfect destination this month. Lefse Making & Eating Party Friday December 9 at 1:30p.m. Bring your rolling pin and your appetite! Timberhouse Restaurant in Quilcene Oysters. Any good, Earl? Saturday December 10, depart at10:30a.m. Such good food, inviting décor, all decked out for the holidays—a special treat! Music! Friday December 2, The Hometown Band Concert at Silverdale Lutheran; Tuesday December 6 with The Choral Belles; Tuesday December 13 Caroling with Gwen; Thursday December 15 Caroling with Carol’s Piano Students; Friday December 16, Caroling with the Merry Ole Souls Kazoo Band; Hank & Claire for the birthday party & Monica Harle Oysters. Bee’s favorite. for the Grange Social. Christmas Lights Tours Tuesday & Wednesday Nights the 20th & 21st Everyone wants to go-be sure to sign up! Lunch at Alderbrook Inn on Hood Canal Thursday December 29, depart at 10:00a.m. Beautiful setting all decked out for the holiday Oysters. We could have Food figures into a lot of our New Year’s Eve Party with Denny Gore at fun—Romeo Club at The the piano December 31 from 4:30-6:30p.m. a theme going here. 19th Hole for lunch Christmas gift suggestions: to your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your Page 2 heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.

December 2016 Activity Highlights Out to Lunch December 5 @ 11:00 Red Apple Diner December 20 @ 11:00 Applebee’s December 26 @ 11:00 Red Lobster Ya’ gotta know when to hold ‘em, Shopping December 12 know when to fold ‘em... @ 11:00 Safeway Tuesday December 6 @ 2:00 p.m. Choral Belles in Concert Wednesday December 7 @ 1:30 p.m. Make Christmas Cookies Thursday December 8 @ 10:30 a.m. Diesel the Therapy Horse Friday December 9 @ 2:00 p.m. The 4-H Rabbits Saturday December 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Ceramic painting class is always full! Celebrate with your Family! Christmas Party with music by Trisha Monday December 12 @ 6:00 p.m. Navy Band Holiday Concert at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center Wednesday December 14 @ 7:00 p.m. Puget Soundsters Chorale Saturday December 17 @ 2:00 p.m. Kitsap Pines Chorus Friday 18 @ 7:00 pm The Puget Soundsters Chorale Tuesday December 20 @ 2:00 p.m. The fall leaves craft gets everyone into the act Merry Ole Souls Kazoo Band from Country Meadows Wednesday December 21 @ 2:00 Sunshine Singers Thursday December 22 @ 7:00 p.m. Christmas Lights Tour Friday December 23 @ 2:00 p.m. Reindeer Races Saturday December 31 @ 2:00 p.m. Happy New Year with piano music & the Clearbrook Casino

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis Page 3

December 2016 Caroling and Holiday Treats Activity Highlights Saturday December 24 @ 2:30

Celebrate the New Year with a party Friday December 30 Pinecone Feeders for the Birds at 3:00 p.m. Thursday December 1 @ 2:00 with music by Brett

Merry Ole Souls Kazoo Band from Country The Ridge warmly invites family members Meadows and friends to attend our monthly Support Friday December 2 @ 3:00 Group. At 1:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month we serve a light lunch and visit Letters to Santa around the table, sharing our questions Thursday December 8 @ 3:30 and concerns, being encouraged by each other and learning from educational presentations or visiting professionals. Friday December 9 Everyone is welcome and respite care is departing at 11:30 a.m. How about some bacon provided for guests during the meeting. and pancakes? Yum!

The Ridge provides a comprehensive Navy Band Christmas Concert activity program that specializes in Monday December 12 @ 6:00 memory/dementia stimulation. Loved ones are encouraged to join us Diesel the Therapy Horse for our daily activities, Tuesday December 13 special events & outings! Be sure to at 3:30 check out our calendar at the Ridge Reindeer Races with Jingle or visit our website to discover the Juice and Reindeer Feed events unique to each week—so Friday December 16 @ 3:00 many of our activities are in keeping with the season and we enjoy having you with us as we celebrate. Girl Scout Troop #44328 Christmas Caroling and Crafts Saturday December 17 Merry Christmas at 2:00 p.m.

Page 4 Christmas is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas. ~Dale Evans A Holiday Reminder to all our Encore Residents

The holiday season is a time rich with traditions, and you each have our own which make your celebrations more Each year we start off the holiday season with a meaningful. Because we want your performance at Country Meadows and Clearbrook Inn by the Puget Soundsters Chorale. Some of their celebrations to be safe as well as members have been singing with them for over 30 happy, please remember that at years, and they have the sound that reflects their Clearbrook Inn, you are unable to have dedication. We love their songs with an upbeat any fresh trees, wreaths, or boughs in message and beautiful harmony. floral arrangements in your apartments, per the Fire Marshal’s regulation. Another tradition you may have had in the past is giving gifts to acknowledge your gratitude for services rendered. Please remember that staff members may not accept an individual gift, but you may give something that can be shared with all the staff.

Pat’s radiant smile Doris & her Jean & Charlie Brown was brighter than Queen Anne’s at Knotty Needles for Have a blessed holiday season! usual after the World Lace Cards fun & fellowship, and to Series! finish the embroidered pillowcases she’s making.

What would the holidays be without COOKIES!

Diesel the Pet Therapy horse & his handler bring many smiles when they visit at Clearbrook.

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, Page 5 everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale FEATURED STAFF MEMBER What has impressed you the most about working at Encore? The ability of the staff to meet patient and family needs whenever possible. I’ve learned a lot about what good customer service is while working here. If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who would it be? My great grandmother Naomi who passed before I was born but have always felt a kin- ship with; or Carl Sagan. How would someone describe you? (I asked people because I’m bad at this.) Sil- ly, friendly, funny, helpful. In your lifetime, what changes have come around that you like? I love that being geeky or nerdy has become such a positive trend because it encourages the pursuit of happiness and the idea that ASHLEY DECKER you should do what you want regardless of what others say. What is your idea of perfect What is the most rewarding experience happiness? you have had and what made it so? When my boyfriend and I were approved to A good book, a fireplace and a cat in my lap purchase a brand new care based solely on What is your most treasured my credit score. It may not seem like much possession? but I’ve worked hard to maintain a good score. Whenever I think of this question, I always What is your favorite journey? think of what I would grab if there was a My favorite journey, my favorite adventure, fire in my house. I immediately think: my is and will always be reading a book. cats! They aren’t a possession but I value Ashley has lived in the Kitsap area most of them over anything I own. I don’t’ think I her life; she is 29 and has worked at Encore have a most treasured possession. Things Communities since she was 19. She has are just things. We can’t take them with four furbabies (three pictured here) and enjoys a myriad us when we’re gone. of geeky things. (Don’t ask her What words or phrases to choose go you overuse? between Star Trek or Star Definitely; maybe; I’m hilarious. (I’m Wars!) If she sarcastic and I joke a lot; I also laugh at could do one my own jokes. Because I’m hilarious!) thing in life it would be to What might someone be surprised attend college to know about you? as a career and learn about The range of different kinds of music I every little thing listen to surprises some. I’m actually quite she finds shy but my general demeanor leads people fascinating. to think otherwise. Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good Page 6 will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. ~Calvin Coolidge Resident of the month What is your favorite journey? My River Cruise in France, going to all the World War II places.

In your lifetime, what changes have come around that you like? Moving to Washington State in 1970. Millie was born in Denison, Texas, and although she has lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 45 years, she main- tains her warm sweet southern accent. Her son, Don Kyle, lives in Port Ludlow and tries to keep tabs on his mom but she is a busy gal! She loves to drive over there to see her son, visit friends, or to have her hair done. She got the game of “May I” started here at The Millie Kyle Barn and it has been a real hit—a large group play every week on Saturday, and they gather at impromptu times during the week to play, as well. Millie What is your idea of is a delightful addition to our Country perfect happiness? Meadows family!

Enjoying doing the things that you like Millie and her friends at Country Meadows What is your most treasured possession? Family pictures If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be? President Obama What is your most rewarding experience and what made it so? Having my baby; being a mom. What might someone be surprised to know about you? That I am as old as I am (94).

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better Page 7 throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder

HERE’S TO Peggy YOUR Reece HEALTH! How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

 Hug! The nurturing touch of a hug  Keep moving! Yoga or tai chi are builds trust, heals feelings of isolation, gentle ways to build strength that strengthens the immune system, relaxes gives energy and prevents fall risk; muscles, teaches us to let go and be these famously flowing stretches present in the moment, encourages and poses are effective at controlling understanding, and feels good! pain and improving physical function. The American Heart Association  Volunteer! People are happiest when recommends 30 minutes of any type they feel embedded in something of physical activity every day for larger than themselves. heart health; it can be all at once or  Green Tea! It has catechins which in ten minute increments throughout are antioxidants that can help the day. And if it’s good for your protect against viruses. heart, it’s good for your brain, as well!  Berries! Three half cup servings a  Rest! enjoy a daily glass of wine; week of strawberries lower heart laugh; staying socially engaged is attack risk by a third and a daily important to your health. Happy,

cup of blueberries improves cognition. healthy holidays to you all!!

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