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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 1 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 2 9:30am: Core Training (BR) 3 10am-12pm: Shred-it Truck (Lobby) 4 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 5 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 10am: Bible Study (CR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 10:30am: Holy Communion (Oaks) 1pm: Party Bridge (CR) 1pm: Mahjong & Scrabble (CR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 12:30pm: Men’s Luncheon (MR) 10:30am: Weights Workout (AR) 1pm: Game Time! (SR) 11:30am: Blood Pressure (SR) 3pm: Ch 95: Wonder 11:30am: Line Dancing (AR) 5pm: Kentucky Derby Party (BR) 1pm: Bingo (AR) 5:30pm: Dining with Directors (DR) 1pm: Beginner’s Line Dancing 6:30pm: Depart for Beethoven’s 1pm: Chat with Chris (SR) 1pm: Mexican Train Dominoes (CR) Immortal Ninth - SavPhilharmonic 1:30pm: Battle of the Sexes Poker (CR) 2:30pm: Hamlet DVD (Olivier) (AR) 3pm: Line Dancing (AR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 9:30am: SIUMC Pickup (IC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 12pm: Brunch Buffet 6 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 7 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 8 10am: Bible Study (CR) 9 9:30am: Core Training (BR) 10 10:30am: Weights Workout (BR) 11 9:30am: Zumba Gold (BR) 12 2pm: Scrabble & Rummikub (CR) 1pm: Mahjong (CR) 11:15am: Mixing with Mary & Talking 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 1pm: Mexican Train Dominoes (CR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 2pm: Ch 95: A River Runs Through It 1pm: Beginner Mahjong (CR) with Terry (CR) 11:30am: Blood Pressure (SR) 11:15am: Ask Amanda (BR) 1pm: Party Bridge (SR) 11am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 3pm: Bocce at The Cottages Park 3pm: The Thornbirds - Final Hour (AR) 12pm: Lunch with the Rector (DR) 1pm: Bunco (AR) 12:30pm: Men’s Luncheon (MR) 1pm: Audiology Services (CONF) 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 4pm: Wine, Cheese and Wisdom - 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 1:30pm: Battle of the Sexes Poker (CR) 1pm: Knitting Group (SR) 3pm: Movie Matinee - Lady Bird (BR) 1pm: Party Bridge (CR) Current Trends in Hearing Healthcare (BR) 1pm: Mahjong & Scrabble (CR) 5pm: Happy Hour celebrating birthdays 3pm: Line Dancing (AR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 1pm: Game Time! (SR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 4:30pm: Meditation Session (BR) with David Duckworth, pianist (CR) 3pm: Ch 95: Gods and Generals 3pm: Movie Matinee - 4pm: Beyond Now Grief Support (SR) The Shape of Water (BR) 6:15pm: Depart for Macbeth - National Theatre Live at The Lucas
9:30am: SIUMC Pickup (IC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 12pm: Brunch Buffet 13 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 14 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 15 10am: Bible Study (CR) 16 9am: Golf Cart Repair (PC) 17 10:30am: Weights Workout (BR) 18 9:30am: Zumba Gold (BR) 19 2pm: Scrabble & Rummikub (CR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 9:30am: Core Training (AR) 1pm: Mexican Train Dominoes (CR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 2pm: Ch 95: Chicago 1pm: Mahjong (CR) 11:15am: Passion for Poetry (CR) 11am-1pm: PHB Checks (Home Care Office) 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 1pm: Party Bridge (SR) 10:30am: Depart for Forsyth Farmers’ 3pm: Bocce at The Cottages Park 1pm: Beginner Mahjong (CR) 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 11:30am: Blood Pressure (SR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (AR) 1:30pm: Hamlet (DVD Part 1) (BR) Market (BR) 4pm: Prayer Service (Oaks) 1pm: Mahjong & Scrabble (CR) 1pm: Bingo (AR) 12:30pm: Men’s Luncheon (MR) 4pm: Religious Discussion (BR) 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 3pm: Movie Matinee - Dunkirk (BR) 1:30pm: Battle of the Sexes Poker (CR) 3pm: Line Dancing (AR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 1pm: Party Bridge (CR) 3pm: General Resident Meeting (BR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 3pm: Ch 95: The Young Victoria 1pm: Game Time! (SR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 3:30pm: Shakespeare DVD-Hamlet (BR) 5pm: Depart for East End Provisions 9:30am: SIUMC Pickup (IC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (BR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (AR) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 12pm: Brunch Buffet 20 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 21 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 22 10am: Bible Study (CR) 23 9:30am: Core Training (BR) 24 10:30am: Weights Workout (AR) 25 9:30am: Zumba Gold (BR) 26 2pm: Scrabble & Rummikub (CR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (BR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (AR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (AR) 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 1pm: Mexican Train Dominoes (CR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 2pm: Ch 95: The Iron Lady 1pm: Mahjong (CR) 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 11:30am: Blood Pressure (SR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (BR) 1pm: Party Bridge (SR) 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 3pm: Bocce at The Cottages Park 1pm: Beginner Mahjong (CR) 1pm: Mahjong & Scrabble (CR) 1pm: Bunco (AR) 12:30pm: Men’s Luncheon (MR) 1pm: Party Bridge (CR) 3pm: Hamlet (DVD Part 2) (AR) 1:30pm: Battle of the Sexes Poker (CR) 1pm: Knitting Group (SR) 1pm: Game Time! (SR) 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 4pm: Therapy Presentation (BR) 3pm: Line Dancing (AR) 5pm: Happy Hour w/ Michael Sweat (CR) 3pm: Ch 95: Unforgiven 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 4pm: Shakespeare Study - Hamlet (BR)
12pm-2pm: Memorial Day Buffet (DR) 9:30am: Aqua Fitness (PC) 9:30am: Advanced Fitness DVD (AR) 8:30am: Flower Brigade (AR) 9:30am: SIUMC Pickup (IC) Campus Location Key 27 28 10am: Day Break (Oaks) 29 10am: Bible Study (CR) 30 9:30am: Core Training (AR) 31 12pm: Brunch Buffet AR = Activities Room 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (AR) 10:30am: Fitness DVD (AR) 10am: Day Break (Oaks) Key 2pm: Scrabble & Rummikub (CR) BR = Ballroom 12:30pm: Duplicate Bridge (AR) 11:30am: Blood Pressure (SR) 10:30am: Stretch & Strength (AR) 2pm: Ch 95: Fences CR = Card Room 1pm: Mahjong & Scrabble (CR) 1:30pm: Battle of the Sexes Poker (CR) 12:30pm: Men’s Luncheon (MR) 3pm: Bocce at The Cottages Park On-Campus CONF = Conference Room 3pm: Movie Matinee - Gifted (AR) 1pm: Knitting Group (SR) SR = Sandpiper Room 5pm: Happy Hour (CR) 3pm: Line Dancing (AR) Off-Campus PC = Palmetto Club Pool 5pm: Depart for East End Provisions 3pm: Ch 95: Jackie MR = Modena Room
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DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS
Main Number 598-5030 Terry Lee, Environmental Services 721-9357
Concierge 598-3604 Mary Coombs, Facility Operations 598-3687
Amanda Elliott, Executive Director 598-3601 Marchel Fairchild, Nursing 598-3612 I N S I D E THIS ISSUE… Chris Lee, Home Care 598-3665 Heather Kjelstad, Administrator 598-3611
Amy Blevins, Marketing & Sales 598-3675 Angie Carroll, Human Resources 598-3613 RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION
Gaye Rountree, Office Manager 598-3607 Michael Reese, Food & Beverage 598-3668 DINNER AT EAST END PROVISIONS Lorna Carswell, Accounting 598-3606 Keith Cameron, Executive Chef 721-9534 SHREDDING EVENT
Michelle Rice, Community Life 598-3677 Maxine Drake, Dining Room 598-3667 SHAKESPEARE STUDY
EMPLOYEE AUCTION The Marshes of Skidaway Island is a non-profit Life Plan Community dedicated MEMORIAL DAY to enriching the lives of seniors by creating an environment that encourages PROGRAM the highest level of independence and well-being. pages 2-3
UPCOMING EVENTS pages 4-5
CALENDAR The “Run for the Roses” is an annual tradition here at pages 6-7 The Marshes of Skidaway Island. The event highlights
PRESENTATIONS prizes for Most Beautiful Hat, Most Creative Hat, and The Marshes of Skidaway Island for men, Most Dashing Hat. Expect scrumptious Derby 95 Skidaway Island Park Road WELLNESS FOCUS Fare and Mint Juleps. Bets will be made with “Derby Savannah, GA 31411 ALLISON BERNZOTT, Phone (912) 598-5030 OUR NEW COMMUNITY Dollars” and prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 LIFE COORDINATOR Winners - the top winner getting dinner for two at The
BIRTHDAYS Olde Pink House and complimentary transportation. pages 8-9 We will host the party, bar and appetizers in the
UPCOMING EVENTS Ballroom. After the race, residents may enjoy a Derby
WORDS TO THE WISE buffet in the Dining Room. Please make dining reservations at MyMarshes.org or call the Dining Room DID YOU KNOW? at 598-3667 before Monday, April 30. The standard MAY MOVIE MATINEES pages 10-11 dinner charge of $15 per person will apply. Doors open at 5pm and betting begins at 5:30pm.
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May Movie Matinees Dinner at Friday, May 18 at 4pm in the Ballroom Lady Bird Dunkirk East End Physician assisted-suicide: is it morally licit? Friday, May 11 Monday, May 14 Should it be legalized? 3pm in the Ballroom 3pm in the Ballroom
Provisions As I face such questions, I am reminded of Tevye, the grand old dairyman in The Fiddler on the Roof, who lived In her senior year of This historical drama with his wife and five daughters in the village of Anatev- high school in Sacra- chronicles the epic ka. When confronted with a difficult problem, he would mento, teenage Lady battle to evacuate look to God and carry on a vigorous debate. Bird is set on making more than 300,000 “One the one hand,” he would argue, then “On the other her way east to at- Allied soldiers who hand” he would counter-argue. Back and forth he would go, until finally in sheer desperation he would grudgingly tend college in New find themselves concede “I’ve run out of hands.” York City. With help trapped on the
Through it all, Tevye would be reminded that “truth” is from her adopted beaches of Northern often so complex that it cannot be fully represented, and brother, Miguel, she France during the
values so much in conflict that they cannot be equally begins putting to- 1940 invasion by affirmed. 5PM DEPARTURE gether a plan for her Adolf Hitler's Nazi In order to more fully explore this very difficult question great escape. Cast: Saoirse Ro- forces. Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn of physician-assisted suicide, I would like to raise five nan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, more… -Carney, Jack Lowden,more… WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 “On the one hand” and “On the other hand” questions: OR Can society ever justify and morally sanction suicide? WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 Is suffering always to be escaped ? Can it serve no The Shape of Water Gifted redemptive purpose? Saturday, May 12 Wednesday, May 30 East End Provisions is a nouveau American Won’t complicity in suicides corrupt the physician’s 3pm in the Ballroom 3pm in the Activities Room restaurant featuring craft cocktails and brews, role and corrode society’s trust in medicine? Is the distinction between “allowing” and “inducing” an eclectic wine list and wood-fired dishes. death morally tenable? During the Cold War When his sister dies, Our menu includes regionally sourced Finally, what about the ever-troubling “moral slip- era, lonely Elisa 30-something bach- ingredients from kitchen to bar. East End pery slope?” If we legalize physician-assisted suicide, works as a cleaning elor Frank Adler as- Provisions is located in the Historic District in then how do we contain it? lady in a top-secret sumes the care of her a fully renovated building - a new favorite of U.S. government la- 7-year-old daughter. both locals and tourists. Space is limited to 12 SHREDDING EVENT boratory. But her life But his plans to raise
people each night. The location is handi- Friday, May 4 is altered forever af- her are threatened capped accessible. Charges will be on your 10am - 12noon ter she and a co- when the child re- monthly statement. Register early as these Island Club Lobby worker stumble upon veals herself to be a events will fill quickly! a hush-hush experi- math prodigy, and his Bring your documents to the Island Club ment. Cast: Sally mom suddenly gets lobby for our annual shredding event. Register at MyMarshes.org or call Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jen- involved. Cast: Chris Evans, Mckenna Michelle at 598-3677. Shred-it provides secure and efficient confidential information destruction. kins, more… Grace, Lindsay Duncan, more...
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Off-Campus Event Schedule Thursday, May 17: 3:30pm in the Ballroom Shakespeare Uncovered - Hamlet DVD Register online at MyMarshes.org or call Michelle at 598-3677. Friday, May 18: 1:30pm in the Ballroom We conclude the Spring session of our Kenneth Branagh’s HAMLET DVD Shakespeare Study with HAMLET, a (the only unabridged film, part 1) May 5 Beethoven’s Immortal Ninth - Savannah Philharmonic masterpiece “unsurpassed in the West’s imaginative literature.” Not only will we offer Monday, May 21: 3pm in the Activities Room May 10 Macbeth - National Theatre Live at The Regal the usual format of video and discussion, but Kenneth Branagh’s HAMLET DVD (part 2) there will be ample choices to see this May 16 Dinner at East End Provisions complex play on film, in cut and uncut versions. Thursday, May 24: 4pm in the Ballroom Analysis and discussion May 19 Forsyth Farmers’ Market Friday, May 4: 2:30pm in the Activities Room Laurence Olivier’s popular abridged Please join us for any and/or all of these events. May 30 Dinner at East End Provisions HAMLET DVD - The Shakespeare Study Committee Jun 10 Coppelia - Bolshoi Ballet
Jul 1 Savannah Winds Patriotic Concert EMPLOYEE AUCTION Jul 5 Savannah Bananas Baseball Game
MAY 31 & JUNE 1
Words to the Wise Friday, May 25 at 3pm
Island Club Ballroom Hurricane season is almost here. Please plan on attending the General Resident Meeting on May 16. The topic is
Hurricane Preparedness. Evacuation participation forms will be coming soon.
Join us in remembering those who
The only legal forms of regulated gambling in Georgia are charitable bingo, raffles and the lottery. Casino nights, courageously gave their lives. We will
pari-mutuel betting, commercial casinos and even home poker games are all considered illegal in Georgia.
Be sure that your groups are playing smart. host the 3rd ID Band, Color Guard,
and guest speaker.
Event Cancellation Policy Refreshments will be served
following the program. If you register to attend an off-campus event
that requires a ticket, you are responsible for We are looking for donated household the cost of the ticket once it has been items (no clothing please) in good purchased. If you need to cancel, you will be condition to auction to the highest billed for the price of the ticket unless it can be DID YOU KNOW that The Oaks bidder for the Employee Auction. You sold to someone on the Wait List. Many calendar with events and activities may drop your items off in the events require an advanced purchase to is now on the home page of Ballroom beginning Tuesday, May 29. guarantee availability. MyMarshes.org?
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Allison Bernzott Wednesday, May 2 welcome. Register at MyMarshes.org or call 1pm: Meet in the Sandpiper Room for “Chat with Michelle at 598-3677. Community Life Coordinator Chris.” Chris Lee, Director of Home Care and Resi- dent Services, will discuss how that team can help 4pm: Meet in the Ballroom for a Meditation Session. Allison will join our team at The Marshes in May as the Community Life Co- residents, as well as the benefits of Home Care aides. This 30-minute meditation promotes healing, reduces ordinator. Allison received a Health Sciences degree focusing on Risk Questions you may have regarding all of these ser- anxiety and stress, and gives one a sense of peace, Management and Gerontology from Armstrong State University. She com- vices can be answered. love and overall wellness. pleted a clinical internship in the Risk Management department at St. Jo- seph’s/Candler. This introduced her to long-term care and the Bioethics department of health care. Thursday, May 3 Wednesday, May 9 5:30pm: Enjoy great conversation and a superb meal 5pm: Enjoy Happy Hour in the Card Room with Da- Following graduation, Allison accepted a hospitality position in Alaska. at Dining with Directors with Angie Carroll, Director vid Duckworth, pianist, and celebrate birthdays for For two years, she worked in a rural, secluded lodge 100 miles inside De- of Human Resources, and Michelle Rice, Director of the month. nali National Park. While there she trained for and received her Wilderness Community Life Services. You may register online at First Responders certificate. This allowed her to assist in guiding trips for MyMarshes.org or call Michelle at 598-3677. Thursday, May 10 hikers. 11:15am: Meet in the Ballroom for “Ask Amanda,” a Friday, May 4 Q&A session with Amanda Elliott, Executive Direc- In November 2017, Allison accepted the position of Wellness Program 10am - 12pm: The Shred-it Truck will be outside the tor. Coordinator for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia on Tybee Island. She was Island Club lobby for our annual shredding event. able to assist in building health initiatives for the community. She led seminars about healthy lifestyle habits, This event is complimentary. 4pm: Beyond Now, our grief support group, will conducted group fitness classes, and ran a Diabetes Prevention Program. She currently holds a chair for the City of Tybee’s Total Wellbeing Committee. meet in the Sandpiper Room. Residents are encour- 2:30pm: Meet in the Activities Room for a DVD of aged to invite a friend or family member that may Occasionally, Allison volunteers for the Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group teaching fitness classes for those Hamlet, starring Laurence Olivier (more details on benefit from the group. affected by movement disorders. page 3). Popcorn and refreshments will be served. 6pm: The bus departs for Macbeth presented by Na- Allison resides on Tybee with her Siberian Husky named Gauge, who goes on numerous kayaking and camping trips to little Tybee and Amelia Island. Saturday, May 5 tional Theatre Live. Shakespeare’s most intense and 5pm: The doors open for the annual Kentucky Der- terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris (The Fitness Certificates & Wellness Training by Party (details on page 1). Threepenny Opera, London Road), will see Rory Kin- Strength & Conditioning Coach Group Instructor Certification near (Young Marx, Othello) and Anne-Marie Duff Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach Blood Pressure Healthy Heart Ambassador 6:30pm: The bus departs for the Savannah Philhar- (Oil, Suffragette) return to the National Theatre to LiveSTRONG ® Cancer Survivor Exercise Instructor CPR/AED monic’s performance of Beethoven’s Immortal Ninth. play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The ruined after- This is the final performance of the season. Register math of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to sur- at MyMarshes.org or call Michelle at 598-3677. vive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Location: Lucas Monday, May 7 Theatre for the Arts. Tickets: $15. Venue is handi- May Birthdays 4pm: Join Dr. Timna, Audiologist, and members of capped accessible. Register at MyMarshes.org or her team as they present “Wine, Cheese and Wis- call Michelle at 598-3677. May 1 Katie Baker May 18 Ada Kraft dom - Current Trends in Hearing Healthcare.” This May 1 Larry Holst May 18 Dick Watters is an educational presentation and is sure to have val- uable information for residents. May 6 Luis Venegas May 20 Jerry Hanley May 7 Coy Short May 20 Trudy Rice Tuesday, May 8 May 8 Barbara Church May 21 Carol Mader 11:15am: Mixing with Mary & Talking with Terry will be in the Card Room. This is an opportunity to chat May 8 Helen Lynah May 21 Marie Scheuermann with Mary Coombs, Director of Facility Operations, May 12 Ardie Boggs May 24 Fay Holst and Terry Lee, Director of Environmental Services. May 14 Jim Rice May 26 Joan Pierce May 29 Betty Thomson 12pm: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host “Lunch May 15 Frank House May 27 Shirley Forssell May 30 Roland Hessel with the Rector” in the Dining Room. Church mem- bers and those interested in becoming a member are May 18 Charlie Bourland May 27 Barbara Nutting May 30 Harriette Koeller
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Friday, May 11 Monday, May 21 3pm: Movie Matinee in the Ballroom - Lady Bird 1:30pm: Meet in the Activities Room to view Hamlet MAY FOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL (details on page 11). (part 2, details on page 3). Presentations Saturday, May 12 Wednesday, May 23 Monday, May 7 Today is the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 4pm: Join us in the Ballroom for a presentation by 4pm in the Ballroom “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive. You can set out the Therapy Department. CURRENT TRENDS IN Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits for sen- non-perishable food near the “Outgoing Mail.” HEARING HEALTHCARE 5pm: Happy Hour entertainment features musician Dr. Timna, Audiologist iors. Garden beds, equipment and tools can all be modified to 3pm: Movie Matinee in the Ballroom - The Shape of Michael Sweat. create a garden that is interesting, accessible and productive. Water (details on page 11). Thursday, May 10 Thursday, May 24 11:15am in the Ballroom Monday, May 14 4pm: Meet in the Ballroom for analysis and discus- A S K A M A N D A Some medical conditions and physical disabilities may restrict 3pm: Movie Matinee in the Ballroom - Dunkirk sion of Shakespeare’s Hamlet (details on page 3). Amanda Elliott, Executive Director or prevent older people from participating fully in gardening. (details on page 11).
However, with planning and a few changes, you can create a Friday, May 25 Thursday, May 10 Tuesday, May 15 3pm: Join us in the Ballroom for our Memorial Day 4pm in the Sandpiper Room safe, accessible and pleasant space. 11:15am: “Passion for Poetry” meets in the Card Program (details on page 3). BEYOND NOW - G R I E F Room. New members are welcome! Attendees are SUPPORT GROUP encouraged to bring a poem to share. Monday, May 28 Betsy Kane, RN Gardening is beneficial because it: 12pm-2pm: Memorial Day Buffet.
• Is an enjoyable form of exercise Wednesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 16 3pm: Meet in the Ballroom for the General Resident Wednesday, May 30 3pm in the Ballroom • Increases levels of physical activity and helps mobility Meeting. Hurricane Preparedness is the topic, so all 3pm: Movie Matinee in the Activities Room - Gifted GENERAL RESIDENT and flexibility residents are highly encouraged to attend. (details on page 11). MEETING Hurricane Preparedness • Encourages use of all motor skills 5pm: Depart for dinner at East End Provisions 5pm: Depart for dinner at East End Provisions • Improves endurance and strength (details on page 2). (details on page 2). Friday, May 18 • Helps prevent disease, like osteoporosis 4pm in the Ballroom Thursday, May 17 RELIGIOUS DISCUSSION • Reduces stress levels and promotes relaxation 3:30pm: Meet in the Ballroom for the video of SPANNING THE GLOBE Pastor Larry Holst • Provides stimulation and interest in nature and the out- Shakespeare’s Hamlet (details on page 3). Spanning the globe with all our doors Wednesday, May 23 Friday, May 18 well-traveled residents will be easy if as 4pm in the Ballroom • Improves wellbeing as a result of social interaction 1:30pm: Meet in the Ballroom to view Hamlet (part many of you as possible look through the CHRONIC PAIN • Can provide nutritious, home-grown produce. 1, details on page 3). pictures you surely have taken on the trips PRESENTATION Therapy Department 4pm: Religious Discussion will be in the Ballroom to lands far and near. We would like to https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gardening-for (details on page 2). have the Resident Art Wall filled with Thursday, May 24 samples of your favorite destinations. 3:30pm in the Ballroom -older-people Saturday, May 19 SHAKESPEARE STUDY 10:30am: The bus departs Have a look. There must be a special Hamlet The Marshes of Skidaway Island has a newly-inspired for the Forsyth Farmers’ photo you have saved and might share Market. Enjoy the offerings with us. It may either be framed or dry Gardening Group. The Gardening Group has spent time cleaning Friday, May 25 of local farmers and vendors, mounted on foam core. This can be done 3pm in the Ballroom and refreshing the greenhouse. This group meets at different times drop by Brighter Day or just MEMORIAL DAY inexpensively. We look forward to hearing throughout the month for projects and is open to all residents. enjoy the sights and sounds PROGRAM of Forsyth Park. Bring your from you. Call with questions. 3rd ID Color Guard, Band To learn more, contact Michelle Rice, Director of Community Life wallet as there are items for The Communications Committee and Guest Speaker Services at 598-3677 or [email protected] sale. Register at MyMarshes.org or call Michelle at 598-3677. Julie White, Chairman or Nancy Hartmann, resident coordinator, at 598-3934. 598-8522 or [email protected]
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