Burcham Beacon Volume 11 4th Edition April 2018 St. Patrick’s Day The luck of the Irish was with us on St. Patrick’s Day this year, bringing blessings and cheer. Irish Step Dancers from McCartney Irish Dance School in East Lansing, danced their way into our hearts with their bouncy curls and immense talent. Later in the afternoon the residents enjoyed music by Peter Bergin and food at our annual social event. Additional photos on page 10
Just as in history, the light- house gave a guiding light to Irish Blessing conduct mariners to their destination, so will the May your troubles be less, Burcham Beacon act as a your blessings be more, guide to Aging with Grace. and nothing but happiness come through your door!
Easter Egg Stuffing and Egg Hunt I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE 3 Music & Enrichment Residents gathered in the Ada 4 Employee Spotlights Whitehouse Room to stuff the 5 Reminiscing 6 Special Events eggs for our annual Easter Egg 7 Resident Center Happenings 8 CHR 2nd & 3rd floor Hunt. The room was full of Happenings cheer and “sweet” discussions 9 Places to Go 12-13 Wellness / Volunteers as volunteers from MSU Pre- 14 Foundation nursing Club and Alzheimer’s 15 Memorials 17 Regularly Scheduled Programs Foundation of America assisted the residents in stuffing over 1,700 18 Spiritual Wellness eggs. The annual hunt was a hopping good time and sounds of & Support Groups 19 Movie Listings children filled our halls as they searched throughout our communi- Newsletter Staff ty. The Easter Bunny even made an appearance for some photos Co-Editors Nancy Hanford before hopping off to his hole to prepare for Easter Sunday. Bruce Greenman Alesha Williams Additional Egg Stuffing photos on page 11 Layout/Design Nancy Hanford Photos of the hunt can be seen on the TV Monitor in Feature Writers Bruce Greenman 2RC hallway and will be featured in the May Beacon. Publicity Tammy Terwilliger 2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377 PagePage 2 2 AprilApril 2018 2016 From the Desk of the Executive Director . . . by Pam Ditri Extraordinary Impressions in Action! urcham strives to continuously develop our culture of caring. The Extraordinary Impres- sions program utilizes 10 Hospitality Promises which commit us to provide a positive and meaningfulB experience for you, our customer. These are just a few examples of customer feed- Burcham Hills back recently received recognizing this effort. Ongoing, we continue to stay at- Leadership Team tuned to “the voice of the customer” and focus on ways to improve our service. As always, we appreciate your feedback, comments and suggestions. Pam Ditri, NHA Executive Director • This compliment was shared by a Resident Center respite client who was very 827-1042 complimentary of the service he received. Nancy Hanford Communications / Exec. Asst. “The care staff, dining service and food have all been excellent.”
827-1043 • This very thoughtful note and compliment to Danielle Heinritz came from the Cindy Popovitch spouse of a Resident Center resident. Thank you, Danielle, for your Extraordi- Director of Organizational Dev. nary Impression! 827-2954 “Of all of your caregiver staff, I think Danielle is the best. Whenever I Jim Kaczmarczyk Director of Finance/Controller see her on shift I know {my wife} will be in the best of hands. She is al- 351-4662 ways on the move seeing that residents are fed well, receive their meds
Pegi Chatti, RN, NHA properly and are kept clean and comfortable. During the busy mealtime CHR Administrator hour, she helps the Hospitality staff to make sure that operations run 827-1037 smoothly. … The Red Cedar wing is a pleasant place to be due in large
Barbara Smith, NHA part to her smile and happy work attitude. I am very grateful Danielle is Director of Post-Acute Network part of your staff.” 349-4803
Marcy Harris, LPN • A family member of a CHR client shared that each month she reads the Bur- Director of Resident Center cham Beacon, and promotes the programming Burcham offers. She is a huge fan 827-0361 of our special events, and says that Recreation Therapy is very important to the Mark Sarvis rehab process. Thank you, Recreation Therapy! Director of Building & Grounds 351-3642 • Comments received during recent follow-up calls to discharged CHR clients:
Jennifer Sokol Director of Hospitality 827-1025
Jessi Kvatek, RN CHR Director of Nursing 827-1038
Bill Cosby Director of Sales 487-0832
Abdullah Masood Director of Operations 827-0692
Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE Foundation Director 827-2924
Jonathan Wilson Business Development Director 827-1059 BURCHAM BEACON Music & Enrichment Page 3 Music Opportunities “Big House” Book Club * Thursday Night Special Monday, April 16 Classical Music Quartet 1:30 pm / Ada Studio Thursday, April 5 “The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie 7:00 pm / AWR Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer
Musical Memories Performance *Be sure to make notes of the areas you wish to discuss. MSU student and Memory Care collaboration If you would like a book or more information, please Monday, April 9 contact Margaret R. 333-1856, Jane B. 337-3162 or 7:00 pm / AWR Mary R. 351-7099. Bring your book to return and pick up a copy of your next book. New Horizons Band Performance Wednesday, April 11 College with Gordon Rohman* 1:30 pm / AWR 2:00 pm / AWR Thursday Night Special Thursday, April 5 Jonathan Stars Thursday, April 12 Thursday, April 12 Thursday, April 19 7:00 pm / AWR Tuesday, April 24 (note day change) Musical Memories Performance Topic: Franklin Roosevelt: The War Years MSU student and Memory Care collaboration *See flyer for details Friday, April 13 7:00 pm / AWR Neighborhood Meetings . Lansing Matinee Musicale 2RC: Monday, April 16 Wednesday, April 18 3:00 pm / PDR 2:00 pm / AWR 5RC: Friday, April 20 Thursday Night Special 3:00 pm / 5RC Lobby Sing-a-long with Marvin and Monty *Wine & Cheese will be served Thursday, April 19 7:00 pm / AWR 4RC: Thursday, April 26 1:30 pm / 4RC Lobby MSU Music Series Friday, April 20 Open forum for questions, suggestions and concerns. 7:00 pm / AWR
Piano Recital Wine & Cheese Socials Sue T. & Students w/ Piano Performance by Saturday, April 21 Lucille Olson 3:00 pm / AWR 4:00 pm / 2RC Lobby Wednesday, April 11 Burcham Sings! Concert Wednesday, April 25 Artist Studio Friday, April 13 Art Appreciation* 4:00 pm / AWR with Ethel Anthony See flyer for more details. All About ISM’s Tuesday, April 24 4:00 pm / PDR BH Burcham Hills
RC Resident Center Location Key Location CHR Center for Health & Rehabilitation Birds of a Feather AWR Ada Whitehouse Room (1st RC) Tuesday, April 24 AS Ada Studio (1st RC) 2:00 pm / SVDR PDR Private Dining Room (2nd RC) Bird enthusiasts share stories, sightings WC Wellness Center (1st RC) LS Leisure Studio (1st CHR) All programing complies with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Some
* SVDR Scenic View Dining Room (2nd RC) programs may require support staff, which will need to be ar- SP Stansell Patio (1st CHR) ranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments GLLR Great Lakes Living Room (3rd RC) prior to the event. PagePage 2 4 Employee Spotlights AprilApril 2018 2016
Employee Spotlight ~ SarahKate Van Auker SarahKate Van Auker has been a part of the Marketing Team since July 2017, and is very ex- cited about her role in helping bring in residents for the upcoming new Independent Living product!
SarahKate is from a tiny town in Southeastern Michigan called Maybee (yes, she assures me that it is real and that it is spelled with 2 e’s instead of 1). She spent her childhood in Maybee, where her grandparents owned a business and apple orchard, and attended Monroe Public Schools. She has a blended family with her fiancée, that consists of three sons. SarahKate is an only child, and finds the whole sibling dynamic fascinat- ing and touching, though a bit chaotic!
She is the child of two MSU Alums, and she herself attended MSU with a major in literature and minors in psychology, anthro- pology and drama. Her professional background includes over 10 years in property management and real estate.
SarahKate loves the theatre and has acted and directed several plays. She also enjoys painting with acrylics, board games (especially Scrabble), cooking, dancing, kayaking and will spend several months each year preparing for Halloween.
SarahKate’s mother taught English in Michigan’s former Senior Adult Education program at many local retirement communi- ties. As an only child, she frequently accompanied her mother to these classes. “When I was small I thought that everyone had 60 grandmas and grandpas! Retirement Communities were an integral part of my childhood environment. When I came to East Lansing, I had heard of Burcham’s stellar reputation, and had a friend who had worked here that would just glow about what a wonderful place it was to work and how much she loved her Burcham family. It had such a marvelous energy that I began to regularly stalk the website looking for openings!”
SarahKate’s very favorite event at Burcham was the day the Marketing Department brought in their children costumed for Hal- loween and delivered treats to our condo residents for a “Reverse Trick or Treat!” “The kids were so enthusiastic about making the residents smile!”
What are some of the important changes that you have seen at Burcham? “Each day it seems that something new is happening! And there is always something developing with Burcham’s future.”
What are some of the reasons why you enjoy working at Burcham? “I love that my job focuses so much on doing positive and uplifting things for people. It brings me great pleasure that I get to meet new people everyday and connect them with a supportive new home that liberates them from so much of the dreary and draining tasks of everyday life so that they can focus on the things in life that they love most and are important to them. I feel like a good fairy.” Thanks SarahKate for joining the Burcham Team!
Employee Spotlight ~ Sam Terranova If you encounter a super friendly, helpful, smiling young man working in the CHR as a Certi- fied Nursing Assistant (CNA), it could very well be Sam Terranova. Sam came to Burcham Hills nearly 2½ years ago, looking to gain experience and explore the nursing field. He heard a lot of great things about Burcham Hills and knew that coming to an established and well-known place would be great to put on his resume.
Sam was born in Chicago, but grew up in Grand Rapids, which he visits quite often to see his parents. For the moment, home is East Lansing. He has one younger brother, age 19. His younger brother often gets told that he looks like his older brother, which makes Sam feel really good! (Everyone always thinks that he’s 18.)
In his spare time, Sam enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, and is a huge MSU fan (basketball and football). In fact, he’s tailgated every MSU home game for the past five years! He recently learned more about cooking, and makes a good chili and spaghetti. He also enjoys playing on his Xbox, watching and playing golf and basketball, hanging out with friends and he likes to travel. He hopes to one day cross the Grand Canyon and Alaska off his bucketlist.
Sam graduated from MSU in May 2017 with a Bachelors in Science and Psychology. Now he’s working hard and saving before attending an accelerated nursing program at Valparaiso University in Northeast, Indiana this May. He expects to graduate in August 2019. He isn’t sure where he wants to work once he completes his nursing program, but Burcham Hills could definitely be an option! Otherwise, he may consider pediatrics, and eventually become a Nurse Practitioner.
When asked how his 2½ years with Burcham Hills has been, Sam responded, “Great!” He really likes the staff and friendships that he’s made. Management has always done an excellent job with listening to staff concerns and addressing them. He loves the environment and never dreads coming to work. It is not always fun, but it is never boring! There’s never a dull moment, and he gets along well with all his co-workers no matter what floor he’s working on. It’s always great to experience working with different disciplines such as therapists and doctors.
. . . Continued on Page 5 BURCHAM BEACON Reminiscing Page 5 And a Young Man’s Fancy . . . by Bruce Greenman pring turns to thoughts of love, at least according to romantic legend. However, being way past that kind of mush, mine still turns to baseball. S March and spring training has just finished, and I would like to tell you about my personal three spring seasons that I was a real part of major league baseball. Believe it or not, I spent each March with either the Chicago White Sox or the Pittsburgh Pirate organizations doing TV coverage of their exhibition games.
The story is . . . I had a lifetime friend whose career was in television, covering baseball and basketball games. In retirement, he lined up TV stations in Chicago and Pittsburgh to provide coverage of their March exhibition games. He then hired me to cover the home games for both teams – in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. They were both near my winter condo in Venice, FL.
I was in a TV booth with a cameraman who taped the game. I made notes on the highlights of the game which could, of course, change as it progressed. Immediately following the game, I narrowed it down to four minutes of major plays. Those were then sent by satellite, along with my notes, to the contracted TV stations. Those stations would in turn use all or part of those clips on their 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm news telecasts.
So I was never actually seen on TV and you never heard my voice. The best part was mingling with the ball players and celebrities at the pre-game lunches. Also, I did interview a number of them, of which, most were used by the TV stations as part of the sports news.
Most exciting of all was being part of two interviews with Michael Jordan. It happened to be the year he tem- porarily left basketball for a tryout with the Chicago White Sox. When I say I interviewed him, that meant 15 other broadcasters and myself – all sticking a microphone in his face and shouting questions. Once again, you never did see me, but you did hear my voice!
Incidentally, I was very impressed with the man, who was receptive and courteous. He was also a good player. Unfortunately, he took up the game too late in life to be of “major league” quality.
I’m not the baseball fan I once was. In my youth, baseball was king of the sports world. Before TV, we lis- tened to the games from old Navin Field. On a warm summer afternoon, every house in town had the game on their radio LOUD! This was so they could hear the game anywhere in the house or yard. Believe me, it was possible to walk down the street and never miss a play!
As a young lad I would expect the Tigers to win the pennant every year. Today, I still look over the roster each new season and continue to always pick the Tigers to win it all. That’s one area in which my judgment has nev- er matured. After all, in the ensuing 84 years, I have been right eight times!
It’s spring again. The grass is turning green, the trees are budding new leaves, crocuses and tulips are popping and it’s getting warm. It happens every spring… PLAY BALL!!!
. . . Continued from Page 4: Employee Spotlight—Sam Terranova
Sam feels he has made an Extraordinary Impression when interacting with residents by always greeting them by name and with a smile to make them feel welcomed when away from home. He feels that all staff go above and beyond and always care about the residents.
When Sam leaves to further his education, his Burcham memories will include a lot of different personalities. Especially tak- ing constant heat from Marco and having Souci defend him . He really enjoys his work and the residents here. He likes be- ing able to care for the residents that depend on him, and seeing them improve throughout their stay. “When they leave in a better state, it is a good feeling knowing I’ve done my job and contributed to their success.” PagePage 2 6 Special Events April 2018
Third annual Spring Fashion Show Tuesday, April 3 8:00 am Tuesday, April 10 Ada Whitehouse Room 2:30 pm Ada Whitehouse Room Come enjoy a Spring Break- fast with the men of Burcham Come watch your friends and Hills. It is a great time with neighbors model Spring fashions from Kelly’s Consignment. Food, Fun and Friends! Models still wanted! Please sign up in the 2RC lobby (outing book) SAVE THE DATE or see Kimber Lucius (Recreation Dept.) by R.E. Olds Transportation Friday, April 6. Museum Outing Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Spring Concert Tuesday, April 24 / AWR
Additional April Holidays Earth Day Programs 1 April Fool’s Day Themed programing will be offered on 13 Plant Appreciation Day 17 Income Taxes Due Friday, April 20 in honor of Earth Day. See the daily calendar for details. BURCHAM BEACON RC Happenings PagePage 77
Groups You Don’t St Patrick’s Day Want to Miss! with the Cribbage McCartney Irish Dance School Every Friday @ 1:30 pm & Every Monday @ 2:15 pm This year, we again enjoyed the 4th Floor Lounge energetic performances of local step A moderately challenging and very dancers. Meghan McCartney Scott, enjoyable card game. director of McCartney Irish Dance Ted Talks School , has performed at theaters and Mondays & Fridays @ festivals across North America, 10:15 am including multiple performances at the Ada Whitehouse Room world-renowned Wheatland Music From science to social Festival in Remus, Michigan. change, we show lectures on just about every subject. Join us on Monday and Friday mornings for a 15-20 minute video followed by discussion.
4th Floor Neighborhood
Travels Through Time Every Wednesday @ 9:15 am 4th floor Lounge
Birthday Party Thursday, April 18 1:30 pm 4th floor Lounge Join your neighbors as they celebrate their special day!
Geographic Explorer Films Every Friday 6:30 pm 4th floor Lounge All 4th floor residents, families & staff are encouraged to attend. PagePage 102 8 CHR—2nd & 3rd Flr Happenings AprilApril April2018 2016 2016
New & Ongoing Opportunities CHR Resident Council Meeting Located on 3CHR Cardio Drumming (AWR) Pigeon Conference Room Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 1:30 pm Wednesday, April 25 @ 11:00 am Exercise mixed with fun? Come see what this group is all about! This meeting is for both 2nd & 3rd floor Piano with Marvin (3CHR) neighborhoods. Please join us and Friday, April 13 & 27 @ 4:00 pm receive information about things happening within your neighborhood. We also value Laughter Yoga (Ada Studio) your input and feedback! Every Tuesday @ 11:00 am Need a laugh? You won’t be able to stop laughing at this group! 2CHR Birthday Party Happy Hour (All CHR dining rooms) Thursday, April 26 Friday, April 6 @ 3:00 pm @ 3:00 pm A social opportunity to talk with your peers, listen to music and enjoy some 3CHR Birthday Party sparkling cider and cheese & crackers. Tuesday, April 24 @ 3:00 pm Bible Study (3CHR) Thursday, April 12 & 26 @ 1:30 pm Birthday List: **NEW** Join in with your peers for an Olga Rogers– April 3 all new non-denominational bible study! Gladys Green– April 8 Stephanie Barch– April 10 Sign Language Class (3CHR) Reginald Wigg– April 16 Every Wednesday @ 2:30 pm Betty Brasher– April 21 **NEW** Come learn something Joan Kehres– April 29 new! Join as we start off with Come celebrate our learning the alphabet and con- tinue to expand our knowledge. April Birthdays!
2CHR Lunch Outing 3CHR Event Outing
MSU Butterfly Garden MSU Butterfly Garden Thursday, April 5 Thursday, April 19 12:30 — 2:30 pm 12:30 — 2:30 pm
**Please contact Maegan or Eldon **Please contact Maegan or Eldon if you would like to attend. if you would like to attend. BURCHAM BEACON Places to Go PagePage 9 7
NCG Movie Outing April Neighborhood Outings Tuesday, April 17 Time TBD Get to know your neighbors! Check with your Cost: $5 movie Recreation Therapist or Recreation Assistant for Snack $ optional the specific time and destination of your outing. Movies cannot be selected more than one week ahead of outing due to changing show times at the theater. Movie and times will be posted Wednesday April 4 - Memory Care the week prior to the outing. MSU Butterfly Gardens
Thursday April 5 - 2 CHR MSU Butterfly Gardens Luisa Miller The Metropolitan Opera: Live HD performance Thursday April 19 - 3 CHR Lansing Mall 12 MSU Butterfly Gardens Wednesday, April 18 Departing at 12:00 pm Thursday April 26 - Memory Care Show time is 1:00 pm Smokey Bones Return at approx. 5:30 pm Cost: $15, + concessions Join your neighbors and friends on these
exciting excursions.
Bowling & Lunch Outings Sign-up Procedure
City Limits Please sign-up in the 2nd floor Resident Center Lobby
(table in hall by kitchen) at least 48-hours in advance for Monday, April 23 ALL outings and shopping trips, unless otherwise stated Depart at 11:00 pm on sign up sheet. If you find it difficult to sign yourself up, Return at approx. 3:30 pm you may also contact the Receptionist at 351-8377. Please Cost: $30 be aware that signing up does not guarantee attendance. Please sign-up by April 22 Number of seats as well as the needs and safety of the individuals will be evaluated. You will be notified once a decision is made on the final attendance. To provide a fair Lunch Bunch Outing opportunity for others, we may limit the number of outings
Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe individual attend each month. ALL trips depart from the 2RC Lobby.
Friday, April 27 NOTE: Outing locations are accessible to ALL residents Depart at 11:00 am unless other wise noted on flyer and sign-up sheets. Ac- Return at approx. 1:30 pm cessible transportation is provided and wheelchairs can be Cost: $15 - $20 requested in advance for your added convenience. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to at- Please sign-up by April 26 tend, please contact the receptionist prior to signing up. PagePage 2 10 St. Patrick’s Day AprilApril 2018 2016 Page 11 BURCHAM BEACON Egg Stuffing Event PagePage 11 7 PagePage 2 12 Wellness AprilApril 2018 2016
WELLNESS CLINIC Thursday, April 26 9:30-11:30 am 2RC Lobby
Hearing Aid Cleaning · Questions for the Dentist · Blood Pressure Checks · Balance Assessments
Fitness Made Fun! The Fitness Program is a great way to stay in shape while having fun! Work with a Fit- ness Specialist one-on-one to help you with your physical wellness goals. Stop by the Wellness Center or call 827-2452.
(L-R:) Lois W. practicing her bowling game; Helen G. rowing with Kirsty; and Tom L. riding the NuStep.
Monthly Wellness Focus: Group Exercise Update Spiritual Well-Being Spiritual Wellness is a personal Effective April 14, all group exercise matter involving values and classes will be taught by Molly Fultz, beliefs that provide a purpose in Fitness Specialist. Molly has a degree in our lives. It is better to ponder Kinesiology with an emphasis in adaptive the meaning of life for ourselves and to be physical activity. tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our The Tai Chi class has been moved to minds and become intolerant. Tuesdays at 10:00 am beginning in April and will also be taught by Molly.
See page 19 for religious services provided at Burcham. Page 11 BURCHAM BEACON Volunteers PagePage 13 7
Fitness Intern: Grace Smith You may have seen a new face in the Wellness Center lately — Grace Smith. Grace started her part-time internship at Burcham in January. Grace is a senior at Michigan State University studying Kinesiology, the study of human movement. Grace loves the campus on Michigan State, especially the scenery in the fall. Grace chose Burcham Hills for her internship because it was hands-on and gave her a glimpse of what her future career would look like. Grace hopes to become a Nurse and work in ICU. She was just accepted into MSU’s Nursing Program for May 2018. Grace loves getting to know each of the residents personalities and their sense of humor. Grace especially enjoyed the Fitness Assessments and noticing the progress clients have made. Grace is from St. Claire, Michigan and enjoys exercising. She may be back at Burcham for her nursing clinicals in the future. Welcome to Burcham, Grace!
Interns in our Community
VOICE Participants
To attract workers to careers in elder healthcare, Bur-
cham Hills is piloting a new career pathway program
called VOICE (Valued Occupations In Caring for Top L-R: Elders). This program brings candidates into the Bur- Keyara—Speech; Kacie—Occupational Therapy; cham Hills community to job shadow in multiple are- & Jaime—Speech as, and to educate on the benefits of working in elder Bottom: healthcare. Rebecca—Dietary; Grace—Fitness
Not Pictured: Please welcome our new participants. Kelsie—Recreation Therapy (L-R): Rachel Steih, Andrea Sietsema,
Alisa Shaw, Emma Giles. Please welcome our interns to the Community!
For questions or concerns about Resident Wellness or Volunteers, please contact Elizabeth Pahl, Volunteer Manager, at (517) 827-2452 or [email protected]. Page 14 The Foundation at Burcham Hills April 2018Page 117 News from The Foundation at Burcham Hills By Lesa Smith, Foundation Director
The Foundation at Burcham Hills exists to generate and receive charitable gifts in support of the entire Burcham Hills Community. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, gifts received through the Foundation are tax-deductible related to applicable state and feder- al law. For additional information regarding the many charitable ways to give to The Foundation at Burcham Hills, please contact Lesa Smith at (517) 827-2924 or [email protected]. BURCHAM BEACON PagePage 15 117
From Down the Hill . . . By Sylvia Rundquist, Clusters Board of Directors
As we begin this new month, we are hopeful that we can leave the Winter snows and winds behind us and welcome the signs of Spring that are all around us. Cluster Snowbirds are returning to their condos as are the birds and other wildlife. Robins are frantically looking for food, digging in the ground and eating the few remaining berries from the trees. (I think they left the south a little earlier than usual due to the colder, snowy weather down there). Other birds are gathering materials with which to build their nests, and daffodils are poking their heads well above ground. Condo residents are also beginning to clean out their ‘nests’, as evidenced by the large number of green bags set out for pick-up. The Cluster Book Club will meet again on May 21 in the Burcham Library. At that time, they will be dis- cussing “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel Brown. Currently, there are three condos for sale.
Ask Questions / Get Answers
Ask Questions / Get Answers (AQ/GA) Wednesdays at 1:15 pm in the Private Dining Room. Guest speakers for discussion are listed below:
Date Speaker Department April 4 Betsy Azelton RC Clinical Manager April 11 Jen Sokol Director of Hospitality Services April 18 Mark Sarvis Director of Building & Grounds April 25 Robyn Householder Therapy Program Manager, Encore Please note: Speakers are subject to change, please refer to the daily calendar.
Speaking Agenda: 1:15-1:30 Pam Ditri, Executive Director (Masood-April 4 & 11) 1:30-1:40 Guest Speaker 1:40-1:50 Hospitality Team 1:50-2:00 Alesha Williams, Recreation Manager (April 25)
In Memory Of We take this time to remember those we loved and have passed away during the month of March. We express our sincere thoughts and prayers to their families.
Edith Welling ~ March 12 Masako Stinnett ~ March 12 Herman Hittner ~ March 15 Jesse Freytag ~ March 15 Akbar Jaffer ~ March 20 Don Koch ~ March 22 George Gallup ~ March 24 Jillone Amsterburg ~ March 24 Denise Vanassche ~ March 24 Jason Bauer ~ March 27 Page 16 April 2018Page 117 Name Tag Reminder Seals From The Resident Center Association: Monty Engelmann, Barbara Potter & Lorrie Dyal
Do you remember to wear your name tag?
As a reminder to put on that name tag, you will receive a sticky seal to put on your apartment door. The reminder seal will be delivered to you so you may attach it inside your door.
We do not want anyone to be anonymous.
This is an example of one of the five sticky seals for your door:
Did you know . . . There are three different backing types for your name tag available. An alligator clip, a pin and a mag- Name Tag? netic strip. These are available from the RC Receptionist. BURCHAM BEACON PagePage 17 117
Regularly Scheduled Program Descriptions
Bridge If you are interested in playing, see Resident Ellie Miller (room 233) for more information. Cranium Crunches (Sat., 10:30 am/4RC): Come test your knowledge on a variety of subjects using both trivia and other brain games such as word searches, word scramble puzzles, and cross word puzzles. These are often focused on a timely topic such as a holiday or based on a theme. Cooking Class (Thur., 2:30 pm/GLR): We provide the recipe, ingredients and supplies for a new recipe each week, often focused on the holidays or season each month. Cribbage (Mon., 2:15pm; Fri., 1:30 pm/4RC): Unique card game that does not require any experience to play successfully. Farkle (Mon., 1:00 pm; Thur., 2:30 pm; Sat., 3:00 pm/4RC): A classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game. Don’t know how to play? No worries, we will teach you…it’s easy! Geographic Explorer Film (Fri., 6:30 pm/4RC): A variety of series are presented with a focus on nature, geog- raphy and world exploration. Lecture Series (Mon. & Fri., 10:15 am/AWR): Each week a new lecture from online educational sources will be presented. Residents select the series they wish to have presented next. Lifelong Learners (Mon/Thur., 4:00 pm/PDR): This learning experience is provided via videos through Great Courses. Topics are selected by a committee of residents. Each video series comes with a transcript and guide books to assist in the learning experience. Making Strides Walking Group (Thur., 9:30 am/4RC): Recreation staff will accompany residents on a walk through the community and outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Staff will adjust the pace of the walk to meet the needs of those who attend that group. Manicures (Mon., 3:15 pm/5RC; Fri., 2:30 pm/4RC): Recreation staff will file, buff and even paint your nails. This is a first come, first served opportunity. If time runs out, we will make every effort to schedule additional time. Michigan History Group (Tues., 6:30 pm/PDR): Each week is a new topic focused on our beautiful Mitten State. Recreation staff presents their findings and residents share stories of their experiences. Residents help pick the topic for the upcoming week. Reference a Librarian (Wed., 12:30 pm/2RC Lobby): Annie from the East Lansing Public Library provides books to loan and will take requests to bring for future visits. Tech Time with Sarah (Tues., 2:30 pm/4RC): Do you have a question or need help with your tablet, laptop or cell phone? Sarah will provide one-on-one assistance to teach and assist with your questions. Travels Through Time (Wed., 9:15 am/4RC): Travel to a different time and place, no ticket necessary. Using videos, slide shows and historical information, you will feel as though you are traveling through time and experi- encing the wonders of the world. Quilting for a Cause (Wed., 10:00 am/2CHR): Residents make quilts to be donated to area organizations in need. We have all the equipment and can teach anyone interested in being involved. Wii Bowling (Wed., 1:00 pm/5RC): No heavy balls or rented shoes, come try your skill at the Wii version of a favorite past time! Wine & Cheese Social (Every other Wed., 4:00 pm/2RC Lobby): Enjoy wine and cheese selections while Lucille plays the piano. It is a wonderful social opportunity to gather before dinner.
*Do you have a question about a program or a new program idea? Contact Alesha Williams at (517) 827-1068 or stop by the Recreation office (1RC). Page 18 Spiritual Wellness & Support Groups April 2018Page 117
Stroke Education and Support Group New Day/Time: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 (1st Wednesday) 2:30—4:00 pm, Private Dining Room
Sparrow Health System and The Center for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills have partnered to bring a fresh approach in stroke support to the Lansing area. Each meeting will have an educational component followed by support and sharing time. The goal of this group is to provide invaluable infor- mation from experts in various areas to aid those who have suffered from a stroke.
Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group Friday, April 13, 2018 (2nd Friday) 3:00 pm, Private Dining Room
Opportunity for residents with Parkinson’s Disease to come together and get acquainted and discuss mutual concerns.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Friday, April 20, 2018 (3rd Friday) 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room
It’s a family affair. You are not alone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This Caregiver Support Group can help. The support group is designed to offer emotional support and provide helpful information on coping with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The group is facilitated by trained support group professionals. The group is confidential, free and open to the public. Everyone needs support, especially those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. We hope you can join us each month!
Bible Study (The Peoples Church)* Episcopal Service (4th Tues)* Each Thursday at 3:00 pm / 4RC April 24 / 2:00 pm / 3MC - Red Cedar Open Bible Study (Non-Denominational)* Vespers (Non-Denominational) Wednesdays, 10:00 am / Burcham Library Sundays, 4:00 pm / AWR Rosary & Communion* April 1 - Rev. Fred Fritz, University Lutheran Thursdays, 10:00 am / AWR ◊ Communion will be offered Catholic Mass will be April 12 April 8 - Rev. Shirley Paxton, Eastminster Presbyterian TV Mass (Catholic) April 15 - Pastor Stan Parker, Faith Fellowship Sundays, 10:00 am / AWR April 22 - Rev. Gordon Schleicher, Univ. United Methodist April 29 - Rev. Fred Fritz, University Lutheran
Monthly Music Opportunities
Sing-a-Long w/ Jug & Mug Sunday, April 15 / 7:00 pm / Ada Whitehouse Room Piano w/ Lucille Olson Wednesdays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 2nd floor RC Lobby Piano w/ Lorrie Dyal Tuesdays / 10:15-11:00 am / CHR 3rd Floor Piano w/ Marvin Lyons 2nd & 4th Friday / 4:00-4:30 pm / CHR 3rd Floor BURCHAM BEACON Movies PagePage 19 117 Wednesday MOVIES* Saturday MOVIES* 7:00 pm - Showing in the AWR/1RC* 1:30 pm - Showing in the PDR/2RC*
April 4 – The Shack (2017) April 7 - What About Bob (1991) Though Mack Phillip is filled with doubts and still grieving Determined to receive treatment, Bob Wiley, a neurotic New after a family tragedy, he answers when God calls him to a Yorker with a host of phobias, follows his psychiatrist on va- deserted shack in the Oregon wilderness — where what cation. His pompous shrink tries to get rid of the unwanted Mack finds will transform his life. [132 min] patient, but Bob ingratiates himself with the doctor’s family. Cast: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw [99 min] Cast: Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty April 11 - Flower Drum Song (1961) In this son-and-dance filled film, Chinese beauty Mei Li ar- April 14– Captain Phillips (2013) rives in San Francisco to meet her fiancé, wealthy nightclub In this exciting adventure based on true events that owner Sammy Fong, in an arranged marriage, but the made international headlines, Tom Hanks portrays Cap- groom has his eye on his star singer Linda Low. [132 min] tain Richard Phillips, who is taken hostage by Somali Cast: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong pirates after they hijack his cargo ship, and the U.S. Na- vy efforts to rescue him. [134 min] April 18 - Soul Surfer (2011) Cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman From director Sean McNamara comes this inspiring film that dramatized the real-life story of Bethany Hamilton, a Hawai- April 21 – Chimpanzee (2012) ian teen who bravely returns to competitive surfing after los- Spinning documentary footage into family-friendly fare, this ing her left arm in a vicious shark attack. [106 min] Disney-natured film follows an orphaned chimp named Oscar Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid on his quest to find a home. In the end, he finds a new family in the unlikeliest of places. [78 min] Cast: Tim Allen 2018 Calendar Movie Spotlight April 28 – Saving Mr. Banks (2013) When Walt Disney sets his sights on obtaining the rights to the children’s classic “Mary Poppins,” he reaches out to the book’s author, P.L. Travers, only to find that she proves a April 25 - Singing in the Rain (1952) tough nut to crack. [125 min] Cast: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in
the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound.
When two silent movie stars', Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, latest movie is made into a musical, a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lina's speaking and singing. Don is on top of the world until Lina finds out. [103 min] A Movie Committee selects the movies shown each Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds month, which are based on resident requests. If you would like to be a part of the committee or you have a movie to suggest, please contact Maxine Hewett or someone in the Recreation Therapy Office, 1RC.
*All programing complies with the FHA. Some programs may require support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments prior to the event. PagePage 2 20 AprilApril 2018 2016
Welcome New Residents! Meetings in April Recreation Team
9 Res. Assn. Monthly Mtg—1:30 pm / PDR Alesha Williams, CTRS #311 Patricia Ward-D’Itri Recreation Manager #520 Alvin & Leona Rippen 25 Resident Council—11:00 am / 3 CHR Ext. 417 or 827-1068
#319 Elisabeth Schroeter 26 Food & Dining Comm.—1:30 pm / PDR Resident Center Ext. 277 or 827-1061 Kimber Lucius April Birthdays April Highlights Recreation Assistant Sarah Schimm 3 David Willis 3 Men’s Event: Spring Breakfast RC Recreation Assistant 4 Stroke Education & Support Group Evonne White 3 Olga Rogers MC Recreation Assistant 5 College with Gordon Rohman 5 Robert Teed Center for Health & Rehab 5 Thursday Night Special: Classical Music Quartet 8 Gladys Green Ext. 277 or 827-1061 9 Musical Memories Performance 10 Stephanie Barch Taylor Bosom, CTRS 10 Spring Fashion Show CHR Recreation Therapist 11 Marilyn East Maegan Anderson, CTRS 11 New Horizons Band Performance 2&3CHR Recreation Therapist 12 Ruth Magen 12 College with Gordon Rohman Eldon Wood 13 Lois Walker 2&3CHR Recreation Lead 13 Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group Chelsea Cole 16 Genevieve Kent 13 Musical Memories Performance 2&3CHR Recreation Assistant
16 Reginald Wigg 15 Jug & Mug Sing-a-Long Volunteers Ext. 410 or 827-2452 20 Dorothy Lein 16 Big House Book Club Elizabeth Pahl, BA
20 Sharon Barnes 17 NCG Movie Outing Events 21 Betty Brasher 18 Lansing Matinee Musicale Ext. 435 or 332-5227 Kimber Lucius 23 Norma Snider 18 Luisa Miller – Met Opera Performance Events & Entertainment
27 Catheryn Harner 19 College with Gordon Rohman Wellness Team 19 Thursday Night Special: Ext. 420 or 827-2452 29 Joan Kehres Sing-a-Long with Marvin & Monty Elizabeth Pahl, BA 30 Richard Bailey Wellness & Volunteer Manager 20 Alzheimer’s Support Group Bri Dumond, BS 20 MSU Music Series Fitness Specialist Kirsty Bullis, BS 21 Piano Recital with Sue T. & Students Fitness Specialist 23 City Limits Outing Alicia Feldpausch Massage Therapist 24 Art Appreciation Discussion with Ethel Anthony 24 Birds of a Feather Transportation Ext. 267 24 College with Gordon Rohman Abdullah Masood 24 Burcham Sings! Chorus Concert Director—ext. 371 Dave Alward / Terry Lickman 23 Lunch Bunch Outing: Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe Drivers Cathy Privette, Scheduler
May Upcoming Events BINGO LOCATIONS 4 Burcham’s Got Talent
12 Mother’s Day Social Saturdays 10:00 am 2CHR w/The Clarksons Sundays 2:30 pm 2CHR Fridays 2:30 pm 3RC & 22 Okemos Planting Day 3CHR 25 Memorial Day BBQ