THE HIGHLANDS HAPPENINGS The Highlands at Wyomissing Weekly Newspaper Wyomissing, PA June 11, 2021

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Jen Lawrence, Director of Dining Services, has been working at The Highlands for thirty years in various roles in the Dining Services Department. She started her career as a part-time server in the dining rooms and has witnessed many changes and major renovations at The Highlands. Jen resides in Sinking Spring with her husband Chris, and is the mother of three daughters, Ava (age 13), Ana (age 11) and Adelyn (age 9). When not working, Jen loves to spend time with family, read and attend her children’s sporting events. Jen is responsible for the daily operations of the Dining Services Department overseeing hospitality, culinary and health care management team members, as well as hourly staff.

THE HIGHLANDS’ WEEKLY PSA MASKS ON CAMPUS Beware of potential scams. Recently, residents have been receiving Residential Living residents should wear a mask when (1) when going fake emails from other residents’ emails asking for their assistance to the 2nd floor Physician’s clinic to see a doctor or one of the nurses, regarding their Amazon or other shopping accounts. These emails (2) receiving outpatient therapy in Skilled Nursing; (3) when visiting a proceed to ask for the payment of gift cards or wire transfer to settle resident in another level of care, (4) when walking through Personal the balance on their account. These emails are scams and residents Care to get to the Fitness Studio. Additionally, most off campus should not respond to them. If you believe you have received a similar medical offices are still requiring that patients where a mask. email contact Ashley Mest, Social Services Coordinator, at 484-220- Remember to take a mask along when using Highlands’ transportation 8267 or [email protected] services for a medical appointment.

THE BERKSHIRE ROOM RETURNS CONCIERGE DESK REGISTRATION BINDER The Berkshire All programs that require pre- Room officially registration as indicated by an asterisk re-opens on within the “Week at a Glance” section Monday, June 14 of the Highlands Happenings. Residents for residents and can sign up for a program or trip in the future residents binder located on the Concierge Desk only, no outside counter. The binder is separated by “day visitors are of the month” tabs. For example, if you permitted. During are looking to sign up for the its closure, an performances by resident Dr. Michael audiovisual system Eager on Wednesday, June 16, you was installed in would pull the “16” tab in the binder. the room, allowing for a variety of new programs to be hosted in this The registration sheet for the program space. The programming department asks for your patience as we will be located behind that tab. begin to schedule programs. Programs that existed pre-pandemic will be given priority at its previous day and time such as Bingo, Bunco, UKULELE’S UNITE Card Party, Game Night, etc. Refer to the “Week at a Glance” section The residents of The Highlands formed a ukulele group for residents to during the upcoming weeks as the programming schedule is subject to learn, practice, and have fun while playing the ukulele. The groups change during this transition period. Some programs have already been practice every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Berkshire scheduled to resume: Room. Residents interested can contact resident Cindy Laubach. If you • Card Party on Monday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. need a ukulele, you can obtain one by contacting Jared Martz, RL • Marbles on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Programming Manager, at 484-220-8284. • Game Night on Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. • Pinochle on Saturday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. LET'S CELEBRATE THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE.... • Duplicate Bridge on Saturday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. TOGETHER Do you have items that reflect our flag, the 4th of July, a patriotic PROGRAM CAPACITY LIMITS theme? Our July/August display case will show the history of our flag. As The Highlands transitions back to normal operations, programs are We would like to add items that you subject to capacity limits and additional social distancing guidelines. may have that would enhance that. Therefore, certain programs will require registration. The registration Please contact resident Margaret limit is subject to the capacity limit at the time of advertising the Patch at 610-816-4755 if you would program. However, should capacity limits increase before the program like to loan an item for display. occurs, registration will re-open to accommodate the new capacity limit. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. CALLING ALL CARD & BOARD GAME PLAYERS BOOK CLUB RETURNING SOON! During the pandemic residents filled their free time with card and A new spin to book club is about to begin. This new style of book club game playing. As we transition back to normal operations, residents will have residents share the book they are currently reading and share are looking for individuals to play those games with and to learn how the plot without giving away too many details. In turn, residents will to improve their skills. Any resident who is interested in hosting get to hear about a variety of books that may make its way onto their lessons on various games such as Bridge, Pinochle, Parcheesi, book list. All residents interested should contact Jared Martz, RL Sequence, and countless more, please contact Jared Martz, RL Programming Manager, at 484-220-8265 or [email protected] Programming Manager, at 484-220-8265. Lessons can be offered in to provide days of the week and times they would be able to attend any format such as weekly, once a month, etc. book club. BAGGO WEEK AT A GLANCE Baggo, also known as Cornhole, is an exciting, easy game. Like Bean Bag Baseball, the object is to throw your bean bag into the hole on the SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 board to score points while stopping your 9:30am – Safe on your Feet on CH956 opponent from scoring. Join us on the Fitness 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS Center Pool Patio on Wednesday, June 16 at 11:00am – The Artist on CH956 10:30 a.m. for a tutorial of this new game. Refer 1:30pm – The Madness of Renaissance Art on C956 7:00pm – On Golden Pond in CCA* to the flyer distributed in resident mailboxes on Monday, June 7 for more details. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021

9:00am – Yoga Flow on CH956 / FS 10:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS 10:00am – Weis Grocery in the TD* CHIP & PUTT COURSE 11:00am – On Golden Pond on CH956 The Highlands is home to 1:00pm – Mindfulness Breathing in the MR a vast array of amenities 1:00pm – Seated Exercise in the FS including a five-hole chip 7:00pm – Card Party in the BR and putt course, located in TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 the grass median between 9:00am – Core Fitness in the FS door #9 and the 3100 9:00am – Fresh Air Walking Group in the ML villas. This isn’t your 10:00am – Pilates in the FS average chip and putt 12:30pm – Dr. Winans in the HCHS course. It features a 25- 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP and 50-yard chip box, and 1:30pm – Fulton Bank in the TD* close-range chipping 3:00pm – Ukulele’s Unite in the BR fringe. If you make it onto 7:00pm – Three Coins In The Fountain in CCA* the green, your skills will WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 be put to the test by five 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP strategically placed holes. We also host a four-week putting league, in the summer, for 9:00am – Cardio Chasers in the FS those who no longer wish to chip. Community clubs and balls are stored in the deck box 10:00am – Zumba Gold in the FS next to the course. We ask that the clubs and balls are returned after use. 10:00am – Ted Talk Discussions in the BR

10:30am – Baggo on the FCPP 11:00am – Three Coins In The Fountain on CH956

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 1:00pm – Mindfulness Breathing in the MR In celebration of Father’s Day, resident Barbara Witman 1:00pm – Seated Exercise in the FS will perform songs made popular by many male singers in 1:30pm – CVS and Wine & Spirits in the TD* 7:00pm – Dr. Michael Eager on the piano in CCA* Cultural Center Side A on Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. This is a chance to test your memory of special occasions THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 when you saw & heard these men sing, danced to their 9:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS music, or just listened to the beautiful arrangement. This 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP will be a listening, remembering, & relaxing time for you to 10:00am – Everyday Balance in the FS enjoy Barbara playing these well-known tunes on the piano. 10:00am – Helping Hands Knitting Group in the PR Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 50 residents. 10:00am – Tech Topic Discussions in BR 1:00pm – Podiatrist in the HCHS

1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP The Highlands will be hosting an ice cream social in honor th 1:30pm – Giant Grocery in the TD* of the 4 of July on Friday, July 2 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 2:00pm – Bocce in the CC outside the Transportation Center. Special live musical 7:00pm – Marbles in the BR entertainment by Chuck Cahoe will take place in addition to 7:00pm – National Treasure in CCA* outdoor tailgating games such as cornhole and ladderball. FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021 Residents are strongly encouraged to wear their best “Red, th 9:00am – Pilates in the FS White, and Blue” outfit in celebration of America’s 245 10:00am – Giant Grocery in the TD* birthday! Register at the Concierge Desk. 10:15am – Aqua Fit in the FCP 11:00am – National Treasure on CH956 Meet The Artist series returns to the Cultural Center on Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS The Cosgrove’s are excited to be back and can’t wait to share the fascinating, complex 1:00pm – Seated Exercise in the FS history behind world renowned artists. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 50 SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 residents. 9:30am – Cardio & Tone on CH956 1:30pm – Blood Pressure Clinic in HCHS A Jazz Trio lead by vocalist Lucille 1:30pm – Moving Berks History on CH956 DiGiamberardino will be performing in the Cultural 6:30pm – Pinochle in the BR Center on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. for your 7:00pm – Field of Dreams in CCA* listening pleasure. This trio consists of a vocalist, pianist, and saxophonist will be performing jazz hits ROOM ABBREVIATION KEY from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Register at the Concierge * = Registration at Concierge Desk Desk. Limited to 50 residents. BR = Berkshire Room CCA = Cultural Center Side A

CCB = Cultural Center Side B

TECH TOPIC SERIES CH956 = Channel 956 (HTN) The Tech Topic classes will now transition into a series to dive deeper into tech tutorials HCHS = Home Care Health Support Clinic with the Berkshire Room now available. On Thursday, June 17, and June 24, the series TD = Transportation Department will cover email. Part 1 of the series, June 17, will focus on how to create an email and FCP = Fitness Center Pool how to send emails. Part 2, on June 24, will focus on tips and tricks to make your email FCPP = Fitness Center Pool Patio experience easier. Residents are encouraged to bring their laptops, tablets, and smart FS = Fitness Studio phones with them to class. Register at the Concierge Desk. Limited to 40 residents. MR = Meditation Room PR = Parlor

MAIN LOUNGE DOORS During the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. the main lounge doors leading to the courtyard are Highlands Fitness Calendar unlocked. To exit into the courtyard residents only need to push the bar on the door. Residents are reminded that visitors should not be entering through these doors as all visitors are required Class Length Key to screen in at the front entrance. ♦ = 30 Minutes ♦♦ = 45 Minutes

♦♦♦ = 60 Minutes BEAN BAG BASEBALL

A campus favorite will be returning on Thursday, June 24. Bean Bag Baseball will resume its normal schedule of the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the Fitness Studio from 1:00 p.m. to SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021 3:00 p.m. Registration will be required while the 20-person maximum is still in effect for the 9:30am – Safe on your feet on CH956♦ Fitness Studio. 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS♦♦♦

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 9:00am – Yoga Flow in the FS / CH956♦♦♦ Jun 13 Joan Woll RL 10:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS♦♦ 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ Jun 14 Marcella Reinhart RL 1:00pm – Seated Exercise in the FS♦ Jun 16 Richard Fry RL TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 Jun 16 Cecelia Erisman RL 9:00am – Core Fitness in the FS♦♦ 9:00am – Walking Group in the ML♦♦♦ Jun 17 Albert Collini RL 10:00am – Pilates in the FS♦♦♦ Jun 18 Oscar Weber PC 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 Katherine Donahue (#123) 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦

Henry Koch (#2117 Inverness Court) 9:00am – Cardio Chasers in the FS♦♦ 10:00am – Zumba Gold in the FS♦♦ Patricia Koch (#2117 Inverness Court) 10:30am – Baggo on the FCPP♦♦♦ 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦

1:00pm – Seated Cardio in the FS♦

THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021 9:00am – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦ 9:00am – Drum n’ Fun in the FS♦♦ 10:00am – Everyday Balance in the FS♦♦ 1:00pm – Supervised Swim in the FCP♦♦♦ 2:00pm – Bocce in the CC♦♦♦

FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 2021

9:00am – Pilates in the FS♦♦ 10:15am – Aqua Fit in the FCP♦♦ 11:00am – Line Dancing in the FS♦♦♦ 11:00am – Supervised Gym in the FCG♦♦♦ 1:00pm – Seated Exercise in the FS♦

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2021 9:30am – Cardio & Tone on CH956♦

Room Abbreviation Key

CC = Cultural Center CH956 = Channel 956 (HTN) FCG = Fitness Center Gym FCP = Fitness Center Pool FS = Fitness Studio

EXERCISE INSTRUCTORS UPDATE

Tai Chi will return on a new day of the week and

time in July. The class will start on Thursday,

July 8 at 10:00 a.m. and remain on Thursdays

going forward.

Yoga Flow will remain virtual and be broadcasted

from the Fitness Studio. We continue to work

with her and her schedule to bring Yoga Flow

back to in-person instruction

Bistro and Wyomissing Club Room Menu

To Go orders, Reservations and Room Service call 484-220-8316 or email [email protected]

MONDAY, JUNE 14 TUESDAY, JUNE 15 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Fruited Gelatin GF Strawberry Greens Salad GF Herring in Wine Sauce GF Spinach with Bacon Dressing GF Cream of Potato GF Chicken GF Broccoli GF Chicken Corn

Chicken Vegetable Soup GF Beef Orzo Soup Beef Orzo Soup Broccoli Cheese Soup GF Shrimp Stir Fry w/ Rice GF Stuffed Pork Chop w/ Gravy Seafood Stuffed Sole Beef Stroganoff GF Meatball Sub Sandwich GF Spinach & Cheese Quiche New Orleans Shrimp Cake Hot Roast Beef (GF)on White Sea Chef Salad GF Fried Chicken Asian Chicken Salad Chicken Parmesan w/ Capellini Roasted Red Potatoes GF Basmati Rice GF Buttered Noodles Dutch Potato Cakes

Baby Lima Beans GF Green Beans GF Ratatouille GF Stir Fry Vegetables GF Asparagus GF Harvard Beets GF Baby Carrots GF Cauliflower GF Broccoli w/wo Cheese Sauce GF Squash Medley GF Summer Blend GF Broccoli w/wo Cheese Sauce GF Butterscotch Pudding Cherry Pie Coconut Custard Pie Cannoli Bananas Foster Dutch Apple Pie Chocolate Mint Pie Chocolate Cake

FRIDAY, JUNE 18 Lite Entree: Italian Hoagie SATURDAY, JUNE 19 SUNDAY, JUNE 20 Potato Salad GF Corn Relish GF Father’s Day Special Menu Stuffed Pepper Soup GF Split GF Wyomissing Club, Terrace Room, Bistro Chicken Corn Noodle Soup Stuffed Pepper Soup GF Oyster Stew Charcuterie Salad BBQ Pork Ribs GF London Broil GF Blue Cheese Stuffed Filet

Chicken Cordon Bleu Monkfish Picatta GF Crab Crusted Cod Tuna Stuffed Tomato Plate GF Baked Ziti w/ Garlic Bread Tennessee Whiskey BBQ Chicken Curly Fries GF Rissole Potatoes GF Stuffed Baked Potato Calico Baked Beans GF Green Beans GF Garden Rice Pilaf Wilted Spinach w/ Bacon GF Balsamic Beets GF Corn on the Cob

Squash Medley GF Summer Blend GF Grilled Asparagus Strawberry Crepes Lemon Bar Apple Strudel Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding Peanut butter Pie Chocolate Lava Cake

Week 4 Always Available Baked Salmon with Tartar, Penne w/ Meat or Marinara sauce, Baked Chicken whipped, baked or Salads: Fruit cup, Spring Mix w/ Dressing, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Salad of the day Desserts: Angel Food Cake, Rice pudding, Hand Fruit (apple, banana, orange), Dessert of the day

Announcements Dining Reservations, To Gos or Room Service Please call 484-220-8316 to place to go orders or email [email protected]

July 4th Reservations are now open for Sunday July 4, 2021. Served picnic buffet will be available.

Bistro Seating Please wait until tables have been cleaned and sanitized before sitting down.

Terrace Room Dining Wyomissing Club Late Night Menu

Menu for June 14 to 17 and June 19 Terrace Room is closed for an event on Friday on June 18 Thursday, June 17

Potato-Crusted Waloo Fresh Hawaiian Waloo seared with a potato crust, garnished Fried Green Tomatoes Farmer’s Salad Spinach and Arugula with bacon with grilled pineapple and served with Pesto Whippers GF Panko -crusted green tomatoes, deep fried and topped with a lardons, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Friday, June 18 creamy Shrimp Salad croutons and a Sherry dressing. Topped Smothered Chicken with a Poached Egg, GF (w/o croutons) Fresh chicken breast, seared and baked with a rich Always Available: Soup du Jour, Fresh Fruit, Coleslaw, Salad du Jour, mushroom gravy. Served with Red Beans and Rice. GF Caesar or Mixed Greens Salad Saturday, June 19

Lamb Potato-Crusted Waloo Smothered Chicken Lamb Leg roasted with garlic, shallots and herbs Fresh Hawaiian Waloo seared with a Fresh chicken breast, seared and served with a Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce and a chunky Greek salad. GF potato crust, garnished with grilled baked with a rich mushroom gravy. pineapple and served with Pesto Served with Red Beans and Rice. GF Whippers GF Pasta du Jour: Four Cheese Ravioli Pasta du Jour: Four Cheese Ravioli Lamb Tzatziki Pasta stuffed with parmesan, mozzarella, pecorino and ricotta, tossed Pasta stuffed with parmesan, Lamb Leg roasted with garlic, in brown butter and sage. Garnished with nutmeg and orange peel. mozzarella, pecorino and ricotta, shallots and herbs served with a tossed in brown butter and sage. Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce and a chunky Succotash | GF, ♥ Garnished nutmeg and orange peel. Greek salad. GF Vegetable du Jour | GF, ♥

Baked or Sweet Potato | GF, ♥

Always Available Pesto Whippers Pan Roasted Salmon, Farm Fresh Omelet, Pan Seared Strip Steak.

Accompaniments Always Available Greek Salad Succotash of the Day, Caesar Salad, Fresh Fruit, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Pesto Whippers Red beans & Rice Mixed Greens Vegetable du Jour Baked or Sweet Potato Steamed Clams, Build your own Burger, Grilled Strip Steak