Celebrating Centenarians
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A newsletter published by the Meadowood Residents Association Meadowood Senior Living, Worcester, PA 19490 May 2020 Volume 32 No. 5 Celebrating Centenarians One courtyard with two residents turning 100 was definitely a cause for celebration! In early March—just before “social distancing” entered our lexicon—the resi- dents of Willow Way, with the help of Dining Services, turned the pop-up dining room into a 1920s speakeasy- ish venue—complete with a resident “flapper” who performed the Charleston. The March date was more or less mid-way between Paul Felton’s January birthday and Dottie Wild’s, which is coming up soon—May 19. Paul Felton’s name is associated with our Wellness Walks, trees and trails. He knew at the age of 12 that he wanted to be a forester and, since his graduation from Penn State in 1942, has certainly followed his dream. The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation recently presented Paul with their highest honor “in recognition of his lifetime commitment to the health and wellbeing of Penn’s woods...and to our planet.” That same year, a tree was planted on our campus to recognize Paul’s “enduring commitment to keeping the ‘woods’ in Meadowood” since 1996 when he became a resident. In the trivia department, Paul was Acting Superintendent of Valley Forge State Park at a time when the Park hosted the Jamboree of 35,000 Boy Scouts. Dottie Wild may be diminutive in stature (hard to see behind last year’s balloons), but she’s mighty in spirit and spunk! Dottie is perhaps the personification of a new centenarian stereotype—energetic, spirited, interested, charming, vivacious and, yes, sassy. While content as a young wife and mom living in Red Bank, New Jersey, Dottie felt a desire to pursue her grow- ing interest in the world of antiques. That subsequently led to the purchase of her own shop, which became an extremely successful enterprise. After moving to Meadowood in 2008, our Gosling’s Nest became the perfect setting for Dottie’s “second career.” For example, she saw the need to install a larger door that opened wide to invite shoppers inside to browse. She continues to decorate the windows for “fun and elegance.” Awesome is a word that often seems overused; but, using Webster’s definition of “inspiring admiration,” it seems to be the appropriate description of these two awesome individuals. Contributors: Janice Myers, Joyce Hutton; photos by Gene Miesse and Mary Miller See Bill Bourne’s cartoon on page 3 MEADOWTALK MAY 2020 PAGE 2 Movies I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS, 2015*** Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, starring Movies begin at 7:00 p.m. on Channels 1977 Blythe Danner, Martin Starr, June Squibb, or 1978 until further notice. Running times 1 hr 35 mins, (Fri., May 29) are shown. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, 2019*** HARRIET, 2019*** Drama based on real life, Singer-Songwriters, Social Issue Drama, African-American Biog- UK, starring Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir, raphy, starring Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom, Jr., Meera Ganatra, 1 hr 58 mins, (Sat., May 30) Janelle Monáe, 2 hrs 5 mins, (Fri., May 1) Please check Channel 1979 and the movie board for schedule updates and a brief MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR, 1988**** narrative; see preview on the MRA Intranet. Latino Drama, based on the book, Comedy, (Movies are subject to availability.) starring Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sônia Braga, 1 hr 57 mins, (Sat., May 2) Movie Team QUEEN OF KATWE, 2016**** Drama, Biography, starring David Oyelowo, Advance Notice Lupita Nyong’o, Madina Nalwanga, 2 hrs 4 mins, (Fri., May 8) Please note that the Meadowtalk team will, as usual, be taking a vacation in July. This means JUDY, 2019**** that any announcements for activities scheduled Musical, Biography, Showbiz Drama, for July—in addition to those events for June— starring Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, will need to reach us by May 15! Finn Wittrock, 1 hr 58 mins, (Sat., May 9) We would like to devote a portion of the June THE HELP, 2011**** issue to ways in which our community has Social Issue Drama, based on contemporary come together during the COVID-19 virus. literature, starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Since its beginning, Meadowtalk has provided a Octavia Spencer, 2 hrs 26 mins, (Fri., May 15) historical record of our good times together, how our campus has grown, and the new resi- POMS, 2019*** dents we’ve welcomed. It seems appropriate Comedy, Dance, starring Diane Keaton, Jack that we also record how residents and manage- Weaver, Pam Grier, 1 hr 30 mins, ment have come together in this unprecedented (Sat., May 16) time. A suggestion has been made that camera- ALADDIN, 2019*** friendly folk take photos of us behind our Disney Family Adventure, Sci-Fi & Musical, masks so a collage for “identification” can be starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi printed. For ease of use in the newsletter, those Scott, 2 hrs 8 mins, (Fri., May 22) photos should be emailed to me at: [email protected]. AIR FORCE ONE, 1997*** Action,/Adventure/Political Thriller, Call (1030) if you have any questions. Other- starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn wise, please remember to email me and/or put Close, 2 hrs 5 mins, (Sat., May 23) your written submissions in the Meadowtalk in- house mailbox by May 15. Joyce Hutton, Editor MEADOWTALK MAY 2020 PAGE 3 Test for Older Kids (May is Older Americans Month) 1. “The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to ____________.” 2. “Get your kicks ____________________.” 3. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we watched them on The ____________________________. 4. After The Twist, The Mashed Potato, and The Watusi, we “danced”: under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called The ________________ 5. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? ____________________ Bill Bourne 6. “Satcho” was the nickname of America’s Ambassador of Goodwill. His name was ____________________. Plant Sale! 7. The cute little car with the engine in the back Happy spring! We hope that during these uncer- and the trunk in the front was called the VW. tain and challenging times you’re getting out- What other names did it go by? side to enjoy the colors of spring that abound _____________ and ______________ around our beautiful campus. 8. Hey kids! What time is it? The Grounds Department had intended to It’s _____________________. sponsor a spring flower sale on May 28 in front of the Schultz Community Center. Without 9. Who knows what secrets lurk in the hearts of knowing what the next six weeks will bring (at men? The _______________ knows! the time of printing), we can’t say with confi- dence that the sale will happen. Please stay tuned to the various communication tools that 10. A craze of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s was a Meadowood offers for an update on this event. large plastic ring that we twirled around our waists. It was called the _________________. You can also call Horticulturist Patti Loughridge (3791) for more information. (See page 6 for the answers—but don’t look un- til you’ve tried really hard to fill in the blanks without any help. You can do it! MEADOWTALK MAY 2020 PAGE 4 Fitness Corner Beading Studio Sale Activity opportunities abound! Will it be or won’t it? The Fitness and Wellness schedule is updated The Beading Studio usually holds its annual every week, and a copy is put in your in-house spring sale on the Wednesday right before mailbox. Consider joining one of the courtyard Mother’s Day. This year that would be May 6. workouts in the morning, or joining one of the The sale, for obvious reasons, might very well two Wellness Walks—either at 11:00 a.m. or at be postponed this year. But, if favorable winds 1:30 p.m. blow, look for us in the main lobby in front of the fireplace around the lunch hour. Exercise with the videos that are streaming on Channels 1977 and 1978 in the mornings. If Be well everyone! you have access to the MRA Intranet*, select Judy Lowry Activities, Fitness and Wellness/Fitness and Wellness Videos, and then the video you want. Also on the weekly schedule are daily medita- Wellness Walk tion opportunities, virtual classes for brain health, and journaling and trivia opportunities. With the hope that the COVID-19 outlook will be better by May, Heike Kilgore will lead the Let’s keep active! walk on Thursday, May 21. *If you haven’t already subscribed to our Intra- We will hike a section of the Schuylkill River net, now would be a perfect time to do so. Fol- Trail in Berks County beginning at the Union lowing these instructions: send an email to Bill Meadows West trailhead and walking south to Fox ([email protected]), with a copy to Jay the Morlatton Village in Douglassville. Morlat- Haines ([email protected]). Bill ton Village, originally a Swedish settlement, has will send you an email with instructions on how several restored 17th and 18th century buildings, to access the Intranet. including the White Horse Inn and the George Helene Boclair Douglass Mansion. Chairman, Wellness Committee During colonial times, refined iron from Penn- sylvania’s earliest furnaces and grains from the Oley Valley were transported down river to Trips & Travel – Cancellations Philadelphia. The trail follows the railbed of the former Pennsylvania Railroad. Just to make sure there’s no doubt in anyone’s mind, we’re officially announcing that the May A sign-up poster will be on the main bulletin 2 trip to see The Sound of Music at DeSales board about one week prior to the walk.