UPTOWN UPDATES February 2020
Speakers Bureau
Katie, Brittany and Rose were invited to the International Live Events Association?s Christmas Party in December. Katie shared about what Vail does. Rose shared her story and how Vail helped her through her son?s death and then her companion dog of 13 years passing. Many people were touched and thanked Rose for sharing. This is a group who didn?t know about mental health or Vail and what it is. Speaker?s Bureau meets every Tuesday and goes out in the community to share who we are and how Vail helps us. Com e Join us on Tuesdays at 2!
PAGE 2: Event Watch: Free Snowshoeing / Winter Carnival PAGE 3: Eric's Kitchen Corner PAGE 4: Sports Corner PAGE 5: Black History Month / Vail Place's History Theatre Performance!! PAGE 6: Fur-bearers of February PAGE 7: Turmeric / Clubhouse Poll / Fall Prevention Tips PAGE 8: Vocational Updates PAGE 9: Ground Hog Day / Valentines special Funny Bone / Wellness Committee PAGE 10: Little Unknown Facts about Presidents
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§ Theodore Wirth Park 1325 Theodore Wirth Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55422
§ Columbia Golf Course 3300 Central Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
§ Hiawatha Golf Course 4553 Longfellow Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407
2020 Wint er Carnival by - Brittany O.
When: Thursday, January 23rd through Sunday, February 2nd Where: Rice Park in Downtown St. Paul and the MN State Fairgrounds The Winter Carnival is a fun place to enjoy live entertainment, explore the ice sculpture garden, meet vendors and more, mostly at no cost to the public! You can find more info online about specific events and schedules at www.wintercarnival.com
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2 Kit chen Corner Happy and Warm Greetings to all you Vail Place foodies! In this months kitchen corner we?re going to be discussing all things Butternut Squash! But, before we do that, the
Uptown Clubhouse would like to give a shout out to Case Manager extraordinaire Becky Schmidt and her parents foTrh deo Wnainttienrg P oavretyr w7e bnot xoeffs w witohr tah of butternut Squash to the success. There was plenty of food. Clubhouse and members. Without there donation we would have not been able to There was dancing with a DJ and make such a Yummy and seaalssoo Bnianlg soo wuipth f opr izthese. AHuotpukminns aLnudn ch and Halloween party. Uptown members attended has well has staff. We all had a good time in CURRIED BUTTERoNuUr Tn eSwQ lUocAaStiHon S aOt UthPe St Louis Park · 1 Tbsp. coconut or avocadRoe oc iCl enter.
· 2 medium shallots (thinly diced)
· 2 cloves garlic (minced)
· 6 cups peeled & chopped butternut squash (1 small butternut squash yields ~6 cups)
· 1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper (plus more to taste)
· 1 1/2 Tbsp. curry powder
· 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
· 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk
· 2 cups vegetable broth
· 2-3 Tbsp. maple syrup (or sub coconut sugar)
· 1-2 tsp chili garlic paste (optional) Inst ruct ions
1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
2. Once hot, add oil, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add butternut squash and season with salt, pepper, curry powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat. Then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup or coconut sugar, and chili garlic paste (optional - for heat).
5. Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until butternut squash is fork tender.
6. Use an immersion blender, or transfer soup to a blender and purée on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more curry powder, salt, or sweetener as needed. Continue cooking for a few more minutes over medium heat. 039
3 Sport s Corner by Greg B. Many Americans have already failed to keep their New Years
resolutions and it?s not even March yet. A major reason people have failed to keep their exercise commitments was boredom. It can be hard to stick with regular exercise when the exercises done are not The Winter Party went off with a fun, stimulating, challenging, novel, varied, social and engaging. Unlike success. There was plenty of food. using the stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical or weight lifting by There was dancing with a DJ and yourself team basketball requires human interaction. also Bingo with prizes. Hopkins and EveryU Tputoewsdna my Veamil?bs etersa mat tteankdese dth hea cso wuertl la t different times and faces different teams, coaches and ahtahsle stteasf fs.o W eea cahll whaede ka i sg oao nde wtim exep iner ience. Basketball can be a stimulating, therapeutic, lonelionuers sn efiwgh ltoincagt aiocnti vaity t.h Me eSnt tLaolluy iisll Pinadrkiv iduals often isolate as temperatures get colder and aRse rco aCdesn taenrd. sidewalks get icier. Participating in social physical activities like basketball can reduce your mental illness symptoms. Exercising and gaming may reward you with human interaction, oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin and a healthier body image. Basketball participants often activate several regions of their brains while incorporating several skills and body systems. Helping Vail?s team win games may boost your mood and the morale of the Uptown Clubhouse. Joining Vail's basketball team gives members the chance to improve their coordination, confidence, focus, fitness, communication and motor skills. Striving to improve your performance and working to contribute to Vail?s objectives may provide you with enhanced sense of purpose. Even though Minneapolis and Saint Paul are the 3rd and 7th fittest cities in the nation the fact remains that people with the lived experience of mental illness tend to die earlier than the average U.S. inhabitant. On average, people with mental illness experience more overweight and obesity than the rest of the general population. Indoor forms of physical activity like Vail basketball can help you obtain the recommended amount of physical activity this winter. In 2019, basketball improved the physical, social and mental health of members of different ages, backgrounds, genders and health statuses and this year it may improve yours. A lifestyle that optimizes your nervous system, fitness and body composition may improve your basketball performance and benefit your overall health. Like any form of physical activity there are risks involved in engaging but taking better care of yourself may help reduce your risk. Commitment to exercise and taking better care of yourself may also benefit the environment, economy and other aspects of your life. Added green benefits to exercise - being healthier tends to your lower carbon footprint and plant life feeds of some of the byproducts of exercise. Healthier people tend to take fewer days off and they often have an easier time contributing to the U.S. economy. Succeeding in a spectated, spotlighted domain like basketball can help you prove to the world that the demographics you identify with are as equal and as able as any demographic. Bringing attention to and improving society?s outlook towards sparsely represented, heavily stigmatized and supposedly less able populations might be as easy as joining Vail's basketball team. Transport at ion t o all gam es is available! Talk t o coach CJ for m ore inform at ion!
While the person who put the above article together aimed to make it accurate, complete accuracy of the above article's information04 9is not guaranteed. - by Greg B- 4
2020 Black Hist ory Mont h Them e: ?African Am ericans and t he Vot e?
Since 1976, every AmerTihcea nW pinrteesri dPeanrtty hwaesn pt rooffc wlaiitmh ea d February as Black History Month. Today, southcceers cs.o Tuhnetrreie wsa ssu pclhe natsy Cofa fnoaodda. and the United Kingdom also devote aTnh eenret iwrea sm doanntchin tgo w ciethle ab DraJ tainngd black history. 2020 marks the 150th alnsno iBveinrgsoa rwyi tohf pthrieze Fsi.f Hteoepnktihns A amnde ndment (1870) which gave the right of black Umpetonw ton mvoetme bfoelrlso awtitnegn dtehde hCaivs iwl Wella r. It also marks the has staff. We all had a good time in centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment and the culmination of the women?s our new location at the St Louis Park suffrage movement. Rec Center. This year's theme, then, recognizes the struggle for voting rights among both black men and women throughout American history. It is an ongoing struggle experienced by people of color that continues into the 21st century. Recently, the 2018 US midterm election saw a surprising record number of minority and women voted into state legislative power coast to coast. The voting tallies sparked new hope of an historic pendulum that was swinging back - again - to equal voting rights for all. Source: http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/black-history-month.htm
Upcom ing Hist ory Theat re Perform ance The History Theatre (Vail Place) members will be performing on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30 PM. Come and hear the touching stories of both Vail Uptown and Hopkins members! The Hist ory Theat re is locat ed at 30 10t h St E, St Paul, MN 55101 Rides from t he Vail Upt ow n Clubhouse are available - sign up now !
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The Fur-bearers of February by Brian D The Winter Party went off with a success. There was plenty of food. There wasI vdoalnucninteg ewriethd ato D wJ arnitde an article for the February also Bingon ewwitshl eptrtiezers a. bHoouptk ifnusr -abneda ring animals or Uptown mfuerm-bbeearsr eartste. nSdinecde h Faesb wreulal ry 2nd is Ground Hog has staff. DWaey a iltl sheaedm a egdo oadp tpimroep irnia te. However, after our new l?oecxahtiaouns attiv teh?e r Sets Leoauricsh P Ia drke cided that ground hogs Rec Centearr. e boring rodents that hibernate half the year. There are far more interesting fur bearers to describe. A short list would include mink, lynx and timber wolves. I forget why but I chose to write about possums. Possums are the only marsupials native to this country. Marsupials are known for carrying their young in a pouch. Kangaroo are also marsupials and a baby of both mammals is known as a joey. A possum is the size of a cat and can also climb trees. Possums are omnivores and will eat almost anything. They do not hibernate but are usually nocturnal. But when it is cold you may see them during the day also. It is not a good idea to get near one considering they have very sharp teeth. They are relatively new to the Twin Cities. According to published reports they?ve been living near the border of Minnesota and Iowa for over 100 years. But they only started to migrate north about 25 years ago. As new transplants go they are often lousy neighbors considering their reputation as scavengers. Biologists suggest the reasons for their arrival to the metro would include climate change, industrialization and continued population growth. Whether you believe that these critters are novel or a nuisance depends on your point of view. Are they on your roof at 3 am prior to raiding your garbage or do you just see them in the woods minding their own business? Do possums make ideal pets? Are they as smart as dogs or cats? Do they deserve their own national holiday? The answer to all three is no but give them credit for adapting. Unlike some humans who were weary of moving to this area, they are now here to stay. Happy February!
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6 February?s Healt h Food Tip: Tum eric Turmeric is a spice that come s from the Tumeric plant and has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widel y to make medicine. Turmeric in amounts tested for health purposes is generally consideTrheed Wsainfet ewr hPeanr ttya wkeenn tb oy fmf wouithth a o r applied to the skin. Tum eric is possibly effect ivseu fcocre ss. There was plenty of food. There was dancing with a DJ and also Bingo with prizes. Hopkins and - Hay fever. Uptown members attended has well - Depression. has staff. We all had a good time in - High levels of cholestoeurro ln oewr o lot hcaetri ofnat ast (tlhipei dSst )L ionu tish Pe abrlko od (hyperlipidem ia). - B u i l d u p o f f a t i n t h e lR i v e ec r C ienn pteero. ple w ho drink lit t le or no alcohol (nonalcoholic fat t y liver disease or NAFLD). - Ost eoart hrit is. - It ching. Caut ion & Disclaim er: High doses or long-term use of turmeric may cause gastrointestinal problems. Please consult with your doctor(s) before taking any health supplement to avoid any contraindications or adverse effects! Sources: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/turmeric/ataglance.htm https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-662/turmeric
Tips for Prevent ing Wint er Falls ·Do simple stretches and exercises with Clubhouse Poll: How Do You Survive t he Wint er? your feet and legs (See picture below) Wear an extra coat and scarf...Use thermal ·Attach ice cleats to your shoes or boots blankets? Drink hot coffee/chocolate...Walk for $15.00 on Amazon! around the house in fuzzy socks and a ·Watch your step and walk slowly blanket? Drink plenty of fluids? When you?re sick stay home? Go outside and enjoy the snow and other winter recreation activities (cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling, sledding, etc)!
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7 Vocational Updates
Transitional Employment (TE): Job Milest ones
Nick V. - Kowalski's Congrat s on st art ing t his m ont h: Nick V. The Winter Party went off with a Andrew B. - Kowalski?s success. There Cwoansg prlaetnst yo nof w fooordk.i ng 2 m ont hs: Greg B. Greg B. - Great River MontessTohrie re was dancCionng gwriatht s a o DnJ wanodr king 4 m ont hs: Rose M. & Mike B. also Bingo with prizes. Hopkins and Congrat s on w orking 5 m ont hs: Andrew B. Mike B. - Great River MontessUorpit own members attended has well Rose M. - Once Upon a Child has staff. We alCl ohnadg raa tgso odn twimoer kinin g 6 m ont hs: Gwen R our new location at the St Louis Park Gwen R?University of St.Thomas Congrat s on w orking 11 m ont hs: Aaron G. Rec Center. Supported Employment (SE): Congrat s on w orking 2 years: Tom C. Randall T. - Crosstown Covenant Church Educat ion Recognit ion: Congrats to Becca B, Tamara S, Abshir A, April B, Aaron E, and Michael S. Mike J. ? Fortune Fish who are in school! Thomas C. - Fortune Fish Congrats to Tye in working Tom C.- Kowalski?s 1 year on the job!
James S. - Kowalski?s Tom C. has moved from his Jerry E. - Kowalski?s T.E. to a permanent position at Kowalski's! Lara H. ? Kowalski?s Nick V. has started a Sarah W. - TJ Maxx new T.E. position at Kowalski's!
Volunt eering Recognit ion: Martha B, Keith W, Tamara S, Mish M, David G, Tom T, David B, Tom N, Bob C, Lynda S, Jean H, Michele M, Shannon S, Jane D.
Com ing soon!!! Next Available TE Posit ion: Sea Salt - April 2020 2 TE Jobs: - M W F 10am-3pm - Tues Thurs 10am-3pm 4 SE Jobs: - Sat + Sun, 10am-3pm - Sat + Sun, 3pm-10pm - M W F, 3pm-10pm - Tues + Thurs 3pm-10pm Please let Clubhouse staff know if you are interested in working at Sea Salt!
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8 Ground Hog Day By Rose M. The first Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1987 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. A local newsletter editor thought it up and presented it to a group of men called the Punxsutawney Groundhog club. They were formed after a fire burned one-third of the commercial buildings in their town down. A small groTuhpe o Wf imnteenr wPaerntyt iwneton tt hoeff wwoitohd as looking for a local rodent said to succpeoss.s eThsse rfeo rweacas sptlienngt ay boifli tfioeosd. . There was dancing with a DJ and Then there was the Southern agleson tBleinmgaon w; iGthe nperirzael sB. eHaouprkeignasr adn Lde e, Beau for short.He lives on a plantation with a miniature soUutphteorwnn m maenmsiboenr,s w aattenr dfoeudn htasin w aenlld satellite dish. His trustworthy groundhog lives there and is mhaosn sitaofrfe. dW bey a tlhl hea sda tae glloitoed d tisimh.e H ine ?s the groundhog forecaster for our ntheew s looucathtieoans atet rtnh es eSat bLooaurisd .P. ark Then there's the German immiRgeracn Ctesn wtehro. came to PA in the late 1800?s, and brought a midwinter tradition called Candlemas with them.A sunny day was said to mean another forty days of cold and snow.Germans adopted hedgehogs to be the predictors of weather in Germany and substituted groundhogs when they immigrated to America. History.com/news/groundhog-was-once-on-punxsutawney History.com/news/beyond-punxsutawney-meet-the-other-groundhogs
What did the Cupid say to the Tooth Fairy? ?Ha-ha, I give while you take;P ?
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Wellness Com m it t ee? Com ing Soon! Do you want to help support the healt h and w ell-being of your fellow members?
Join the Wellness Com m it t ee Wednesdays at 11:00!
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9 Lit t le Unknow n Fact s About President s by Rose M. ·President John Quincy Adams enjoyed ·Tyler was the first President to face skinny-dipping in the Potomac River every impeachment.He was considered one of the morning! worst Presidents and no one liked him. The Winter Party went off with a ·Abraham Lincoln was only defseuactceeds so.n Tchee oreu tw as pl·eBnutcyh oafn faono dw.a s the only President to be a of three hundred wrestling maTtchheeres awnads idsa innc ing wbithac ah DelJo arn. Hd owever, he lived with an Alabama the Wrestling Hall of Fame. also Bingo with prizesS.e Hnoaptokrin fso ra ntedn years.Then he went wooing ·Andrew Johnson was a tailor aUnpdt oevwenn m ase mbers attseenvdeeradl hoaths ewre glle ntlemen but had no success! President made his own suits! has staff. We all had a·T ghoroeed Ptirmeesi dine nts died on July 4th. Thomas our new location at thJeef fSetr Lsouni,s J oPhanrk A dams , and James Monroe. ·Not only was James Garfield aRmebci dCexnttreoru. s but he could write Latin with one hand and Greek Jefferson and Adams died on the same day with the other at the same time! within hours of each other. ·Herbert Hoover?s son had two pet alligators ·Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first President to which were permitted to run loose through the appear on TV in 1939. White House! ·Van Buren was referred to as Old Kinderhook, ·Woodrow Wilson?s face is on the 100,000 bill. It being born in Kinderhook, NY. That?s where we was mainly used for Federal Reserve Bank get the phrase O.K. from. Trade until the wire transfer was invented. (Did ·Gerald Ford could?ve been a professional you even know there was a 100,000 bill?!) football player for either the Green Bay Packers ·Abraham Lincoln created the Secret Service or the Detroit Lions. just hours before his death. ·George Washington is the only President to be ·Ulysses Grant dismantled the Klu Klux Klan unanimously elected. He also refused his during his presidency.He also was suppose to Presidential salary. He also made the shortest be in Lincoln?s theatre box the night Lincoln speech ever, 2 min, and 133 words. was assassinated? ·JFK donated all his Congressional and ·Ulysses Grant smoked 20 cigars a day. He died Presidential salaries to charity. He lived off his of throat cancer in 1885. families trust funds. ·Thomas Jefferson was an architect and also ·Jimmy Carter was the first President to be invented the swivel chair. born in a hospital in 1924. ·Martin Van Buren was the first President to be ·Millard Fillmore established the first White born in the U.S.A. He was the ninth President House library in 1851. and all before him were born as British ·www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g5126/ Citizens. president-facts ·After Harrison died, the vice-President, Tyler, ·www.factretriever.com/us-presidents-facts told the people they should make him ·www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/ President. Thus the 25th amendment began presidentfun_facts which made this succession official.
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