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