RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: Bell Tower Talk Jack Steele Official Newsletter for KMH RESIDENT SINCE JUNE 2018 November 2018 Issue # 11 A Newsletter Publication for KMH Residents, Families, and Wichita-area Seniors.
Jack Steele was born on August 12th in Atchison, Kansas. He was the third born of five children; he has two older sisters and a younger The Holidays are quickly approaching, and preparations have started to brother and sister. Jack lived in Atchison until he was 14 and his make sure we have a wonderful season. This is also the time that many of us family moved to Wichita for his dad’s job. Jack attended his final start to think about giving tokens of our appreciation to those who have three years of school at St. Mary’s Cathedral. provided us services or kindness throughout the year. I have been approached by several residents asking about giving KMH staff After attending St. Benedicts College for a semester, Jack transferred money or gifts. However, the KMH policy is very clear that staff cannot accept gifts that have value from residents. The policy reads: “All employees, to Friends University where he played baseball and basketball and supervisors, directors and officers are prohibited from soliciting monetary majored in History. He was a sports writer for the Wichita Eagle or non-monetary gifts, gratuities or loans from residents or their families. during his last few years of college as well as after he graduated. Employees may accept gratuities and gifts of a nominal value from residents. After leaving the Wichita Eagle he was the First Executive Director Your supervisor or CEO should be informed.” Nominal means there isn’t a for March of Dimes, which helped to raise money for the polio real value to the item. I realize this can be frustrating but there are options vaccine. Later, Jack started his own Direct Mail Advertising business available to those who would like to show their appreciation to members of and became very successful with getting mailings across the nation. the KMH staff. Below are some ideas that would be acceptable: •OUR MISSION• -Donate to the Employee Assistant Fund. The fund benefits employee’s in
To provide an active and need. Jack and Virginia were both part of the same Catholic singles club, vibrant community where -Donate to the staff Christmas Party. but didn’t know it for quite a while. Jack was usually busy working -Donate to a specific household or area of KMH. For example, purchase a during the dances and other events the club put on, so he couldn’t attend. Virginia was the secretary at every person can live life to the fullest. piece of equipment or supplies that the staff member would benefit from. the bank that Jack would take his March of Dimes donation money to, so they’d see each other quite a -Give handmade items. A handmade gift can be a very special treasure for a T bit. Finally, Jack was able to make it to one of the dances and that’s where they officially met. The staff member that will leave a lasting memory. th lovebirds were married on November 26 , 1960 and have four daughters, one son, and thirteen -Make a homecooked treats and share with staff. o grandkids. -If you don’t cook, you can purchase treats to share with staff. For example, purchase some cookies or doughnuts for staff. p r Jack’s hobbies include playing basketball, which he did every Friday evening at the downtown Y until he -Donate to a charity in the staff members name to honor and recognize them. was 55 years old. “Work was like a hobby for me too because I enjoyed it immensely”. Jack and Virginia -Contribute to a special surprise for a group of employees. For example, pay o traveled the nation, visiting all of the lower 48 states. He said he always had a passion for traveling and to treat the nursing staff in your household to pizza or lunch. v exploring, and greatly enjoyed the trips he took with his wife. -Give a card or write a note letting the staff member know that you i appreciate them. d When asked what Jack’s favorite thing about KMH is he said, “I love everything here and I’m extremely -Let the staff member’s supervisor know how an employee has helped you or e pleased with the facility and the people. I love the food and the friendliness of the residents and staff”. what you appreciate about them, so they can be recognized at employee meetings. a If you are creative, there are many ways to show your appreciation without n
Jack’s secret to a happy life, breaking the gift giving policy. For most KMH employees, just hearing that you appreciate what they do or even a simple thank you can mean more to a “Just being happy and keeping occupied both mentally and them than money or a gift, so don’t worry about the real value c physically.” of a gift given. The value of gratitude and appreciation is t priceless. i Janice Powers, v Director of Assisted and Independent Living e
Monthly Remembrances… Hervey’s Corner –Hervey W. Wright III
Celebrating Birthdays Celebrating November A Funny Reminder to be Thankful! Loretta Evans, 4th th Be Thankful Month Several weeks ago, a friend sent me this story and the encouragement that Lila Laham, 7 Turkey Month follows. I share it here, in November as we prepare for Thanksgiving in Luke Lucas, 8th hopes that it will encourage you. th Family Caregivers Month Greely Osborn, 11 American Diabetes Month Two old friends met each other on the street one day. One looked forlorn, Bob Harvey, 12th almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, “What has the world done to th Daylight Saving Time Ends you, my old friend?” Hildegard Thiessen, 13 November 4 th Roger Cutting, 14 Veteran’s Day The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you: three weeks ago, my uncle died and left me forty th thousand dollars.” Rose Penner, 27 November 11 Pumpkin Pie Day “That’s a lot of money.” Welcome New Residents November 21 Take a moment to drop by and say “But you see, two weeks ago, a cousin I never even knew died, and left me eighty-five thousand Thanksgiving Day dollars, free and clear.” hello to your newest neighbors! November 22 Edna Hall, Manor Parfait Day “Sounds to me that you’ve been very blessed.” Pat Adams, Manor November 25 “You don’t understand!” he interrupted. “Last week my great-aunt passed away. I inherited Lillie Jordan, Manor almost a quarter of a million from her.” “Life and time are the best Now the man’s friend was really confused. “Then, why do you look so glum?” In Memoriam… teachers. Life teaches us to “This week . . . nothing!” Jack Sook make good use of time and That’s a problem with receiving something on a regular basis. Even if it is a gift, we eventually Helen Emerson come to expect it. The natural tendency is that if we receive a gift long enough, we come to view time teaches us the value of it almost as an entitlement. We feel hurt, even angry, if we don’t receive it any longer.
life.” It is the same way with the blessings God gives us every day. I don’t deserve my comfortable home that I live in, the beautiful scenery around me, the clean water I drink. But after receiving these gifts (and a multitude of others) for years, I sometimes fail to be grateful. I’ve come to expect these good things. And when one of them is removed for a short time (like water or Celebrating Employee electricity or internet going down), I get upset. Anniversaries Let’s all make an effort today to recognize the blessing we’ve come to take for granted. Focus on what we have rather than on what we don’t have and see if it doesn’t improve our attitudes. Linda Leatherman (LPN) 5 yrs Denice Hargrove (Homemaker) 2 yrs “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Psalm 107:8
May you have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.
KMH Staff Contact Information
Janice Powers-Director 269-7504 ATTENTION!! Lori Clark-Concierge 269-7623 Jon Graber-Weekend Concierge 269-7623 Anne Edmiston-Life Enhancement 269-7585 Friday’s Village Store Bingo has been moved to Director Jessica Schroeder-Life Enhancement 269-7658 2:00pm through November and December. Specialist Toji Jones-Life Enhancement Specialist 269-7508 Chaplain Connie 269-7568 Dining Forum Please pay attention to your activity calendars, especially during Hervey Wright- Director of Development 269-7513 the holiday season for any schedule changes/additions! Caitlin Kozak- Marketing 269-7777 Tuesday, Dining Services 269-7653 November 13th Towers Nurse 269-7667 269-7656 David Shuman- Building Services 10:00 am Beauty Shop 269-7621 Physical Therapy 269-7596 Victorian House Kathy Stacy- Resident Statement Billing 269-7607 in Pavilion NOVEMBER MOVIES
Find this newsletter online at: Located in the Auditorium at 2:30 pm Thursday November 1st: Barefoot in the Park Saturday November 3rd: Every Day www.KMH.org th Sunday November 4 : Silk Stockings Thursday November 8th: State of the Union Saturday November 10th: Steel Magnolias 2018 KMH Holiday Bazaar Sunday November 11th: Shine th Thursday November 15th: Chappaquiddick Friday, December 7 th Saturday November 17 : Our Souls at Night 10:00am-4:00pm Sunday November 18th: Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade Auditorium Saturday November 24th: All Is Lost Sunday November 25th: Spotlight Thursday November 29th: How Green Was My Valley
Bake Sale, Pictures with Santa, Hot Chocolate Bar **Please see insert with movie descriptions and ratings** New Vendors & Much More! (Movies are subject to change based on availability)
Chaplain’s Corner-Connie Pace-Adair Breast Anne’s Cancer Corner Awareness-Anne Month Edmiston Keeping Your Skin Healthy Even though the weather is getting cooler it is still important to protect your skin during the fall and winter months. Follow these tips:
Drink water. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. Even though it is cold, the air is dry and can damage your skin. Moisturize. To help restore the oil in your skin and keep it hydrated, regularly apply moisturizer. Use lotion throughout the day but especially after washing your hands and face. Protect from UV rays. No matter what season, it’s important to use sunscreen with at least October is Gone, and we are into November now! A reminder: when we have a cool SPF 15. Reapply sunscreen regularly. day, I bring out the lap robes and shawls! Be sure to ask me, if you need one Sundays in Be gentle. Don’t scrub or wash your skin too hard or for too long. This removes essential oils Chapel. November is Get Out and Vote Month or do it by mail-in, but PLEASE do vote. even faster. Wash lightly, pat dry (don’t rub) and then moisturize for best results. Also, November begins our Holiday Countdown! Thanksgiving, on Thursday the 22nd Avoid strong soaps and detergents. Strong soaps and detergents also can remove oils from your skin. Choose a milder soap including unscented and no dyes. begins the 33 days’ time until Christmas and then our 2018 year’s end on the 31st. It Prevent chapped lips. Dryness, sun and cold will dry out your lips. Regularly apply a lip seems it’s gone so fast. But, I am Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed. I trust you feel the balm to protect from the harsh elements. same. This scripture comes to mind: Eat a healthy diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables especially those rich in vitamin C. And don’t forget the whole grains and lean protein. Psalm 28:7. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and He Shower with warm, not hot water. helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise Him. The Holiday Are Coming: Guard Your Waistline th Friday, November 9 , Fr. York of St. Joseph Parish, offers Mass with Communion for us Food is a central part of holiday celebrations, and it’s easy to just ‘let go” and wait until the new year and each Tuesday at 1:30pm, Sharon McDonough, also of St. Joseph’s, leads Rosary in to start healthier habits. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite foods. A little portion the Victorian Household and will bring the Host to those of you wanting to receive it, but control can go a long way. Try these tips to help you through unable to get over to the Pavilion to Victorian Household. Fr. York blesses the Host each the holiday season without the gift of weight gain: time Sharon brings it here to KMH. That is a true blessing, yes? That makes us all Fill at least half of your plate with vegetables. This ‘grateful, thankful, and blessed. will leave less room for the higher-calorie items and will add bulk to your meal, helping you fill up more Prayers… Chaplain Connie quickly. Choose a lot of vegetables that are not heavily seasoned with butter and /or sugar.
Use familiar items to measure your portion sizes. A deck of cards is about the same size as a 3-ounce piece of meat. A tennis ball is about the same size as a sensible serving of mashed potatoes. Reduce the amount of gravies and sauces on your plate. These can be a source of hidden calories and fat in your meals. If you have a choice, select a smaller plate or a taller and thinner glass than the others on the buffet table. This will give you the illusion of a fuller plate or an equivalent drink.
Thanksgiving Menu
Thursday, November 24th 11:00am-1:00pm This years Dog Show was so much fun and a huge success! Salads Thank you to all the residents Waldorf Salad and staff that came and Cranberry Jelly
participated. Main Entrée Oven Roasted Turkey Glazed Pit Ham
Accompaniments Sage Dressing Understanding the VA and Veterans Pensions Benefits Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy Tuesday, November 13th Candied Yams Green Bean Casserole 1:00pm-2:00pm Sweet Potato Casserole Auditorium Cranberry Chutney Dinner Rolls Join James McKiernan and Richard Weir, experts from the Dessert Pumpkin Pie US Department of Veterans Affairs, for an informative ALL RESIDENTS must RSVP to the concierge whether they will be presentation about: attending or not, so dining services can account for the number of people to be served. Please see Lori at the concierge desk to RSVP with your number -Navigating the Veterans th Administration of guests and payment method no later than November 16 .
-The VA benefits processes Adult guest meals are $13.95. -Understanding VA benefits & Children ages 7 and up are $7.95
advantages th After November 16 all guest meals will be automatically charged to the residents following billing statement.
WHERE IN KMH IS THIS? KMH Mystery Photo Contest See if you can find where this architectural element is located. Give your guess to Lori Clark-Towers Concierge and all correct entries will be entered in a drawing at the end of the month for a small prize. Good Luck!
Last month’s winners were James Green and David Meek and the location was in the towers lobby; handle on the dresser by the fireplace.
Pumpkin Decorating Party!! November Music Performances: Wednesday, November 7th LV Smith 6:00pm Auditorium Friday, November 9th Stage Lights Theater 11:30am Towers D.R. Wednesday, November 14th Larry & Sharon 2:30pm Towers D.R. Friday, November 16th Mike & Michelle 3:30pm Towers D.R. Wednesday, November 28th Jerry Benton-One Man Band 2:30pm Towers D.R.
Shine (1996, PG-13) Geoffrey Rush, Armin-Mueller-Stahl. Pianist David Helfgott, November Movies driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the See schedule of movies in movie section and on the activity calendar. piano, to popular if not critical acclaim. Barefoot in the Park (1967, G) Robert Redford, Jane Fonda. Paul, a conservative Chappaquiddick (2017, PG-13) Jason Clarke, Kata Mara, Ed Helms. Senator young lawyer, marries the vivacious Corie. Their highly passionate relationship Ted Kennedy watches his future unravel in the wake of an infamous car crash as descends into comical discord in a five-flight New York City walk-up apartment. family and allies vie to protect his reputation. Every Day (2018, PG-13) Angourie Rice, Justice Smith. Based on David Our Souls at Night (2017, TV-14) Robert Redford, Jane Fonda. Addie Moore Levithan’s acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Every Day tells the story of and Louis Waters, a widow and widower who’ve lived next to each other for Rhiannon, a 16-year-old girl who falls in love with a mysterious soul named “A” years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries who inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, to make a connection with her neighbor. Rhiannon and A work each day to find each other, not knowing what or who the next day will bring. The more the two falls in love, the more the realities of loving Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade (2012, TV-G) Autumn Reeser, Antonio someone who is a different person every 24 hours takes a toll, leaving Rhiannon Cupo. An eager Thanksgiving parade coordinator is shocked when a wealthy and “A” to face the hardest decision either has ever had to make. consultant is hired to analyze its finances. Faced with teaching him that the parade means so much more to her than money, she finds herself reluctantly falling for Silk Stockings (1957, NR) Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse. A musical remake of him. Ninotchka: After three bumbling Soviet agents fails in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet com poser from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent All Is Lost (2013, PG-13) Robert Redford. After a collision with a shipping to complete their mission and to retrieve them. She starts out condemning the container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the decadent West, but gradually falls under its spell, with the help of Steve Canfield, contrary, staring his mortality in the face. an American movie producer.
Spotlight (2015, R) Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams. The true State of the Union (1948, NR) Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn. An story of how the Boston Globe’s tenacious “Spotlight” team of reporters delves industrialist is urged to run for President, but this requires uncomfortable into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation compromises on both political and marital levels. uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston’s religious, legal, and government establishment, touching off a wave of revelations around the Steel Magnolias (1989, PG) Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Shirley world. MacLaine. A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of How Green Was My Valley (1941, NR) Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O’Hara. At friendship, and welcome her into their fold. the turn of the century in a Welsh mining village, the Morgan’s, he stern, she gentle, raise coal-mining sons and hope their youngest will find a better life. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 Bible Study 1 10:00 Inspiration with Chaplain2 3 1:30 Lounge Around: 11:00 Movie Outing: 12:30 Blood Pressure Checks Left, Center, Right with Lillian 12:45 Bible Trivia with The Old Man & The Gun 11:00 Music & Faith Talk with 1:30 Bingo Laveta nd Connie (Manor 2 floor) 1:10 Water Aerobics with Angie 1:30 Fitness DVD 2:30 Movie: 2:00 Village Store Bingo Every Day (PG-13) 1:30 Muscle up with Anne ($0.50 to play) (Auditorium) 2:30 Barefoot in the Park (G) 3:30 Grief Support Group 6:00 Bridge 6:00 Bridge 4 9:30 Arm Chair Travel 5 9:30 Dillons Shopping Trip 6 9:30 Water Aerobics with Anne 7 9:30 Bible Study 8 10:00 Inspiration with Chaplain9 10 10:00 Chapel Service 9:30 Water Aerobics with Anne 12:45 Faith TV 10:00 Towne Hall 11:30 Casino Outing 10:00 Catholic Mass 1:30 Lounge Around: 9:45 Bible Study in the Pavilion 12:45 Bible Study with Cliff 11:00 Music & Faith Talk with Left, Center, Right with Lillian (Chapel) 11:00 Exercise with Anne 1:10 Water Aerobics with 12:45 Bible Trivia with Laveta 1:15 Bingo with Chisholm Life Connie 1:00 Meditation Walk with Chaplain Angie 1:10 Water Aerobics with Skills Students 11:30 Stage Lights Theater 2:30 Movie: 2:30 Movie: 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 1:30 Bingo with Jessica 1:30 Ball Exercise with Anne Angie 1:30 Fitness DVD Steel Magnolias (PG) Silk Stockings (NR) 1:30 Bingo with Jessica 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 2:00 Wellness Talk: 1:30 Fitness DVD (Auditorium) 2:30 Lounge Around: 2:00 Village Store Bingo (Auditorium) 2:30 Lounge Around: CBD Oil Presentation 2:30 Movie: State of the Union I’ve Got It with Lillian 2:30 Happy Hour/Dollar Store (NR) ($0.50 to play) 6:00 Bridge 3:30 Fall Centerpiece Project Bingo with Hervey 6:00 LV Smith 3:30 Game Time 6:00 Bridge Daylight Saving Time Ends 9:30 Arm Chair Travel 9:30 Walmart Shopping Trip 9:30 Water Aerobics with Anne 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Inspiration with 11 12 10:00 Dining Forum 13 9:30 Decorate Bears for 14 15 16 17 10:00 Chapel Service 9:30 Water Aerobics with Anne 12:45 Bible Trivia with Laveta Chaplain 1:30 Lounge Around: 12:45 Faith TV Children’s Home Left, Center, Right with Lillian 9:45 Bible Study in the Pavilion 1:10 Water Aerobics with Angie (Chapel) 1:00 VA Benefit Talk 10:00 Resident Council 11:00 Music & Faith Talk 11:00 Exercise with Anne 1:10 Water Aerobics with Angie 12:45 Bible Study with Cliff 1:30 Fitness DVD with Connie 1:30 Bingo 1:00 Meditation Walk with nd 2:30 Movie: 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 1:15 Bingo with Chisholm Life 2:30 Movie: Chappaquiddick (Manor 2 floor) Chaplain 1:30 Fitness DVD Shine (PG -13) 2:15 Bingo with Anne Skills Students (PG-13) 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 2:30 Lounge Around: 1:30 Ball Exercise with Anne 2:00 Village Store Bingo 2:30 Movie: 4:00 Referral Happy Hour Our Souls at Night (TV-14) Bingo with Hervey 2:00 Happy Hour/Dollar Store ($0.50 to play) 2:00 Gospel Quartet (Media Center) (Auditorium) 2:30 Social Hour 2:30 Music by Larry & Sharon 6:00 Bridge 2:30 Veterans Day Ceremony 3:30 Music by Mike & Veterans Day (US) 3:30 Game Time 6:30 Scrabble Michelle 6:00 Bridge Remembrance Day (Canada) 18 9:30 Arm Chair Travel 19 9:30 Dillons Shopping 20 10:00 Coffee & Donuts 21 22 23 24 10:00 Chapel Service 9:45 Bible Study in the Trip Men’s Group 1:30 Fitness DVD 1:30 Lounge Around: Left, Center, Right with Lillian (Chapel) Pavilion 12:45 Faith TV 12:45 Bible Study with Cliff 2:00 Village Store Bingo
1:00 Meditation Walk with 1:00 Dollar Store Shopping 2:30 Movie: 1:00 Magic Show ($0.50 to play) 2:30 Movie: Chaplain Trip 1:10 Water Aerobics with All Is Lost (PG-13) Love at the Thank sgiving 1:30 Fitness DVD 1:30 Fitness DVD (Auditorium) Angie Day Parade (TV-G) 1:30 Bingo with Jessica 2:30 Happy Hour/Dollar Store (Auditorium) 2:30 Lounge Around: 6:00 Bridge
2:30 Lounge Around: 6:30 Scrabble Bingo with Hervey I’ve Got It with Lillian Thanksgiving Day (US)
25 9:30 Arm Chair Travel 26 9:30 Walmart Shopping Trip 27 9:30 Water Aerobics 28 9:30 Bible Study 29 10:00 Birthday Brunch 30 10:00 Chapel Service 9:30 Water Aerobics with Anne 12:45 Faith TV with Anne 12:30 Blood Pressure Checks 11:00 Music & Faith Talk 9:45 Bible Study in the Pavilion 1:10 Water Aerobics with Angie 12:45 Bible Study with Cliff 12:45 Bible Trivia with Laveta (Chapel) 11:00 Exercise with Anne with Connie 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 1:15 Bingo with Chisholm Life 1:10 Water Aerobics with Angie 1:00 Meditation Walk with Chaplain Skills 1:30 Fitness DVD 2:30 Movie: 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 2:30 Lounge Around: 1:30 Muscle up with Anne 1:45 Bee Talk Spotlight (R) 1:30 Bingo with Jessica Bingo with Hervey 2:30 Movie: 2:00 Village Store Bingo (Auditorium) 2:30 Lounge Around: 2:30 Social Hour 2:30 Happy Hour/Dollar Store How Green Was My Valley ($0.50 to play) I’ve Got It with Lillian 3:30 Game Time 2:30 Jerry Benton-One Man Band (NR) 3:30 Grief Support Group 2:30 Randi Williams Band 6:30 Scrabble 6:00 Bridge