The Village Voice a Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story
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The Villages of San Luis Obispo 55 Broad Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Volume 15 | Issue 2 — February 2015 The Village Voice A Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story February - Join the Celebration FITNESS IN Across all our Village campuses, there is something to celebrate. Whether it is with candy hearts on Valentine’s Day or dressing up DISGUISE! for Mardi Gras, there’s an event for everyone! Come and gather Mondays and Wednesdays with us on these days of love and jubilation and join the party! 9:30am - 10:30am@ Valentine’s Family Dinner The Palms Living Room Thursday, 12th @ 6:00pm How could something that’s this The Village at Sydney Creek much fun be good for the body? Kitty Love is always in the air at Sydney Creek, as our mission statement is: McDow can tell you! She’s our newest “Sydney Creek. A Family. Where Love is given, and Love remains.” fitness instructor who’s teaching a form We believe wholeheartedly that giving and receiving love is always to be of dance-aerobics that is practiced by 14 mindfully present here, and our Family Dinners are indicative of how true million Americans every day. Beto Perez this is! Be sure to make your reservation early to our Front Desk so that is the world-famous inventor of Zumba, we can count on you to join us for this wonderful evening filled with food, the newest fitness craze that blends the family, LOVE, and YOU! irresistible rhythms of popular music with professional dance moves, either stand- Bourbon Street Bash! The Villages of San Luis Obispo ing or seated. This wildly popular hour of power benefits your heart and helps Thursday, 17th @ 2:45pm with coordination, posture, and balance. Garden Creek 1st Floor Living Room It even works to increase confidence and Ever wonder how the official Mardi Gras colors - purple, green, and gold Retirement Living Assisted Living Memory Care reduce everyday fears. were chosen? In 1872, these colors were chosen to honor the Russian 55 Broad Street 73 Broad Street 1234 Laurel Lane “I love teaching at The Villages,” said Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich Romonav. Purple represents justice, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Kitty. “I just fell instantly in love with green represents faith, and gold represents power. Join us for a Mardi The Palms: 805.543.2300 Administrator: Lea Bogoyevac Administrator: Lisa Hulse everyone in my classes.” Gras celebration! Wear something purple, green, or gold to get into the Kitty holds two degrees (psychology and The Oaks: 805.543.2342 License #: 405800467 License #: 405800577 spirit! We’ll serve cocktails and snacks as we enjoy music from The Crus- horticulture) and two major certifications: tacea Jazz Band. Garden Creek: 805.543.2311 Sydney Creek: 805.543.2350 one from the American Fitness Associa- For More Information: tion and one from the National Academy Jane Lefebre —805.543.2300 For More Information: For More Information: of Sports Medicine. Born and raised in the Celebrate the Year of the Sheep [email protected] Jane Lefebre —805.543.2300 Carla Muller —805.543.2350 Bronx, her distinctive accent and her in- Wednesday, 19th @ 3:00pm [email protected] [email protected] fectious teaching style will have everyone The Palms Living Room moving, fears and hesitations lost in the Prepare yourself for the year of the Sheep! Come learn about the history joy of moving to music. Even staff wants behind this cultural holiday, find out what Chinese zodiac animal you are, to join in, so Kitty hopes to expand her of- and receive gifts of good luck for this new year! After all the learning and www.villagesofslo.com / www.sydneycreek.com ferings to residents—and add a class just fun, enjoy a Chinese New Year dinner hosted by The Villages. for staff. Retirement Living February -- Fun & Feathers! The Palms & The Oaks Mark Your Calendar! Sydney Creek Support Group NotablES: AssistaNT DIREctor’S NotE: The Villages Have Heart Tuesday, 3rd @ 5:30pm Resource Room New Resident Dear Residents, By Jeri O’Neil Connect with other families and explore ways to cope with the wide array Martha Locke of feelings and emotions that arise when a loved one lives with Alzheimer’s One of our not-so-secret treasures, The heart is the symbol most associated with Valentine’s Day. Even in disease. You are not alone. Join us and our Support Group Leader, Jenny Paula Gurney hidden away in Courtyard Two, in #222B at ancient times, the concept of presenting your heart to someone signified The Palms, is the cozy Bed and Breakfast Molinar as she offers help and comfort for the families affected by Alzheim- the act of giving everything you hold dear—your very life—to someone er’s disease and dementia. Suite nestled in the middle of the second that you love. floor. The homey guest quarters are Resident Birthdays available to family and friends of Palms, To expand on that concept, when someone nobly gives of his or her Mardi Gras with The Mudskippers! Gladys Rubinstein - 4th Oaks, Garden Creek, and Sydney Creek Wednesday, 4th @ 3:00pm time, it’s often noted that the giver “has heart”. Helen Keller once said, Eugene Santos - 19th residents. Activity Room Amenities include two double beds, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even Gil Delcid and his delightful band will be bringing “Mardi Gras” to Sydney Jan Clucas - 27th cable TV, a coffee maker, a blow dryer, iron, touched. They must be felt with the heart.” ironing board, and free local phone calls. Creek! This lively group of local talented musicians will bring the house Neil Keyes - 28th down with their “Jazzy” music, so come and be a part of a rockin’, roarin’ A delicious complimentary breakfast, for Here at The Palms and The Oaks we are blessed with a multitude of such the following morning, is included with time! selfless givers: every evening’s stay. As long as guests are Staff Birthdays accompanied by their hosts, they may use Flocks & Feathers our recreation equipment and participate • When a new resident arrives, a friendly greeter shows him the ropes by Warren Davis - 2nd in any of our in-house activities. Just welcoming the newcomer; introducing him to others; joining him for Thursday, 19th @ 2:00pm steps away from the elevator, there is easy meals; escorting him to activities; showing him around the complex, and Activity Room Vita Elisheva - 15th A new and exciting class has “flown” in! Our resident and staff-led hour, cen- access to the Sundeck putting green and helping him acclimate to the environment in any way possible. Andrew Nesser - 26th the bocce ball court. Downstairs are the tered on birds, their environments, and their habitats has begun. Those of swimming pool (maintained at 86 degrees you “bird watchers” won’t want to miss this time for hands-on education and for the aquatics classes) and the spa. • Generous residents contribute to the annual food drive sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service to help those in the area who live with hunger. learning new intriguing facts about these wonderfully winged, fine feathered Staff Anniversaries Shopping is within walking distance, friends! where visitors will find a grocery store, Emily Helms - 4 years pharmacy, assorted restaurants, and a • Cuddly stuffed animals join sturdy Tonka trucks, Teenage Ninja Turtles, Janie Riley bowls a strike as all doughnut/coffee shop. Guests may eat sweet baby dolls, and entertaining games in the huge Toys for Tots collec- Kelly Jaqua - 4 years lunch or dinner in our dining room at participate and enjoy! tion bin in December, to ensure that children living in poverty will have at Joline Oliver - 4 years reasonable prices. Laundry machines are least one gift under their Christmas trees. located a floor below the B & B. Susana Garza - 3 years It costs $65 a night to stay in the Bed and Breakfast. Well behaved pets are • The annual women’s luncheon selects a different charity for which to Helen-Marie Gastelo - 3 years raise money. This year the theme will be “We Can Do It!” Donations will allowed, but there is an additional deposit Kari Cook - 1 year required. Palms residents may pay by benefit the Women’s Shelter. cash, check, or they may charge the stay Andrei Corrales - 1 year to their community account. All other • In October, The Village People team participates in The Walk To End Rossini Ramirez - 1 year communities may pay by cash or by check. Alzheimer’s and takes part in various pre-walk fundraisers. Sorry, at this time, we are unable to accept Celebrating 65 years of marriage, credit cards. Advance reservations are required. Due • During the course of the year, residents collect money for the Employee Don & Marylyn Villeneuve enjoyed In Memory Of to the reasonable rates, the B & B books Appreciation Holiday Fund Event where the hourly staff is recognized an afternoon outing! quickly. Guests are welcome to stay a and thanked for their efforts. Residents and employees, alike, can be seen Kazuo Morita maximum of seven days per month. beaming with broad smiles and simultaneously wiping away tears. Norma “June” Powell If you have any questions or you would like to reserve a stay, please call (805) 543- The neat thing about being surrounded by so many helping hearts is that 2300. it can be contagious. In this kind of atmosphere one can’t help but feel With warmest regards, a sense of joy, and have a selfless desire to do more for others.