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Ann Nagy HBD Happy 105th Birthday to Ann Nagy!

Ann and her caregivers Angie, Tiffany, and Kathy are ready to Ann with daughter Christine and celebrate! granddaughter Susan Kensington at Anna Maria resident Ann Nagy recently celebrated her 105th birthday, and what a reason to celebrate. Not only did her extended family throw a few parties, her Kensington caretakers showered her with much birthday hoopla as well. Ann has been a resident at the Campus of Anna Maria for over 14 years, with her first residence in one of our Norwood independent living apartments (apartment 114 to be exact). She’s a spunky gal and we love her dearly. May God continue to bless our Anna Nagy with good health and happiness!

A “Resident Profile” will not be featured this month, and we apologize. Stay tuned for the September issue for a wonderful profile of Flor Urso. Thank you !

PB Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 1 08/2019 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH AUGUST

Anna Maria of Aurora Kensington AUG Joann Poremba, Office Manager. AUG Sherry Joslyn, STNA.

Congratulations to our Anna Maria Congratulations to our Kensington Employee of the Month, Joann Employee of the Month, Sherry Joslyn, Poremba, Office Manager. Joann might STNA. Sherry is an amazing aide and team have the title of Office Manager, but she is player. She stays over to help on the unit, so much more, wearing many hats. She’s works hard and is always willing to help an advocate for employees, residents, and co-workers when they need it. She loves families. A person of faith, kindness, and all of her residents. She spends one on compassion. Joann has a big heart, and one time with residents and really goes is willing to listen and provide support above and beyond to make them feel safe, to all. She recently initiated a recycling loved and cared for. She is a huge asset program at Anna Maria, and has taken to to the SW team and we are lucky to have the time and effort to educate others on her. We appreciate the dedication she “going green.” Congratulations, Joann, shows every day. Congratulations, Sherry! and keep up the good work. We certainly Thank you for everything you do! do appreciate you!

2 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 3 August 2019 Anna Maria / Kensington FULL HOUSE Or a Royal Flush? Or a Straight? Once a week, Anna Maria residents gather to play a nice hand of Kensington poker. The stakes are high (well, not really), but the laughs are plentiful. We always have a good time, especially with activities assistant Michele Coble dealing the cards.

Marv H. (l) and Jimmy T. Doloris S. waits for dealer Michelle to draw a lucky card EXTRA! EXTRA!

Hope to see you at the Campus of Anna Maria Charity Car Show on the 17th!

2 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 3 MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS…

Amy’s lovely cake Amy (in blue) with (l to r) Pat Williams, Aaron Baker, and Ruth Becht

Congratulations Joann Poremba, Office Manager, and Amy Farenholz, LPN, who celebrated 20 years and 5 years of service, respectively, with the Campus of Anna Maria. Both of these lovely ladies were surprised with a cake and many kind and congratulatory words. Employees like these are the backbone of our organization, and we can’t thank them enough for their dedication. You are appreciated. AKRON RUBBER DUCKS Though the Rubber Ducks are not having a very good season (they are in last place), it’s still a lot of fun heading out to the ball game! Anna Maria and Kensington residents watched the Ducks take on the Bowie Baysox on Friday, July 12. A most beautiful evening weather-wise, and though the Ducks lost (sigh), residents really enjoyed themselves. A spectacular fireworks display followed the game. Activities Supervisor (and bus driver for the evening) Lisa McFarland caught a foul ball! We did enjoy our peanuts and Cracker Jack!

4 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 5 BURGER KING AND ICE CREAM SANDWICHES Once a month, Anna Maria and Kensington residents enjoy “fast food” for dinner. Whether its burgers and fries from McDonald’s, Burger King, or Wendy’s, pizza from Pizza Hut, or a roast beef sandwich from Arby’s, it’s always delicious and brings a smile to many a face. July’s featured “fast food” was cheeseburgers and fries from Burger King, followed by ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Perhaps we’ll try Chinese next month? One never knows!

Beverly C. with activities assist. Michelle Coble Frances H. dips her ice cream in sprinkles

Nellie T. is hoping for some more French fries Genevieve M. enjoys the last bite of her ice cream sandwich UN PASTO DELIZIOSO! Anna Maria resident Delano Orsini was a chef back in his working days (and a very good one at that) , and every now and then, Delano gets a hankering to “get back in the kitchen.” When this hanker- ing happens, our wonderful activities staff will assist Delano in preparing spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread. Who gets to enjoy this delicious food? Delano and his family, and few lucky staff members!

4 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 5 ABOARD THE MYSTIC BELLE Anna Maria and Kensington residents took a trek out to the historic Vermilion River in (where else) Vermilion, Ohio, and boarded the Mystic Belle for a three-hour tour. No, not out to Gilligan’s Island, but rather a wonderful and interesting scenic cruise down the Vermilion River. The boat cruised past working marinas, boat yards, and fabulous riverfront houses. The river is home to an amazing assort- ment of wildlife like Canadian geese, ducks, and white and blue herons. We could not have asked for a nice day. Many thanks to our wonderful activities staff for planning such wonderful excursions for our residents to enjoy!

6 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 7 AWWW, ISN’T SHE CUTE? LADYBUGS… Lottie, the adorable German Shorthair Pointer Besides mosquitos, what is the one bug folks as- puppy belonging to Sarah Braessler (RN at Anna sociate with summer? If you guessed ladybugs, Maria, Arborview), came in one afternoon to visit you guessed correctly. Anna Maria residents and play. Residents, staff members, and visi- learned a few interesting facts about these bugs tors really enjoyed her silly antics and hope she (actually, a ladybug is a beetle, not a bug) and returns again soon. what an important part they play in the insect eco-system. Afterwards, an adorable ladybug was crafted out of a plastic cup.

Sarah with her dad, Glen, and Lottie Irene B. proudly shows off her Ladybug

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM… We all scream for ICE CREAM! One hot, sunny afternoon, Activities Director Bridget Sassa decid- ed to take a few residents out for ice cream. She navigated the bus to the nearest ice cream store, which just happened to be Handel’s Ice Cream in Twinsburg. Nothing beats a cool cone on a hot summer day!

6 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 7 MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY…. How does your garden grow? Very nicely, thank you very much! The vegetable garden in the Main Courtyard at Anna Maria is looking good enough to eat! Still a little green, however, we hope to have a nice selection of produce soon! Nothing quite like fresh vegetables from a garden.

WOW, DOES THAT LOOK NICE! Want to feel like you’re at the beach, with the sun setting and the waves gently lapping at your sandy toes? The new furniture in the Kensington at Anna Maria front entrance living room is very soothing and calming, and oh, so comfortable. Okay, it’s not as good as being on the beach, but we think you’ll like just relaxing and enjoying the comfort of this new furniture as you read the paper, check your phone, chatting with your loved ones, etc. (The furniture was purchased at Textile & Timber Home Furnishings in Aurora).

WATCH OUT! LAURA IS AT WORK!

CAUTION!

Housekeeper Laura Smith does an excel- lent job maintaining the cleanliness of our facility. Though she’s a hard worker, she has a great sense of humor and keeps our residents laughing and smiling.

8 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 9 August 2019 Independent / Assisted Living 500 FLAGS BOULEVARD Residents took a bus ride to Eastlake, Ohio, to view the Boulevard of 500 Flags. Over 500 flags are displayed and proudly flown year-round. What a wonderful way to show respect to those service- men who gave their lives for our freedom. Also on display is the Olympic torch which made its way through the city of Eastlake to Atlanta, GA, for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

(l to r) Laura L. and Fern T. Marge O. and Joe V., with Mary Lou peeking in the back

Smile! Leona D. and Betty B.

8 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 9 A WONDERFUL TRAM RIDE THROUGH THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM Every year in July, residents trek to Kirtland, Ohio, to visit the amazing Holden Arboretum, a spectac- ular nature area of over 3,500 acres of trees and plants, with 20 miles of walking trails. A tram ride is the best way to view the area, and we took full advantage of the free ride. We viewed amazing old-growth trees, wildflowers, bees, and butterflies. Nature at its best!

10 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 11 LUNCH AT MARY YODER’S AMISH RESTAURANT This is quite possibly our favorite restaurant! Nestled in the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish Coun- try, Mary Yoder’s is located in Middlefield in Geauga County, and is the 4th largest Amish community in the world. Mary Yoder’s features home-cooked, family-style meals like fried chicken, roast beef and turkey, and pork. No meal is complete without a slice of pie. No wonder we enjoy this restau- rant so much! You know we’ll be back!

(l to r) Carol Y., Fern T., and Lorraine T. Marge O. and Joe V. wait for dessert

Activities assistant Jazmin with Jean K.

(l to r): Carol M., Millie C., and Nina D. can’t eat another (l to r) Ginny R., Tom and Catherine P. delicious bite

10 Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition Family Matters Summer 2019 August Edition 11 August 2019 CALENDAR August 9 – National Book Lovers Day. Check out a book at your local library! August 15 – National Relaxation Day! Kick back and relax! August 15 – Little League World Series Championship begins today through the 25th. Watch the best young ballplayers from around the world compete for the national title August 26 – The U.S Open Tennis Tournament begins in Flushing, New York ON THIS DATE: BIRTHDAYS August 1, 1962 – Spider-Man debuts in the comic book Amaz- ing Fantasy No. 15. Anna Maria August 6, 1991 – The World Wide Web (www.) is introduced August 11, 1929 – Babe Ruth becomes the 1st baseball player Richard Porter 8/19 in history to hit 500 home runs (what player holds the record at Wendell Pulley 8/24 762?) Philip Dorenkott 8/25 August 16, 1977 – Elvis Presley dies of a heart attack at the Anne Blayney 8/27 age of 42 August 21, 1959 – Hawaii become the 50th state of the United Kensington States August 24, 2006 – Pluto is demoted to “dwarf planet” leaving Patricia Vigder 8/1 our solar system with only eight planets Edward Peace 8/3 August 31, 1920 – Detroit radio station the 1st to broadcast a Susan McIntyre 8/4 news program on the air William Kish 8/14 HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY TO Thomas Mayer 8/19 SMOKEY THE BEAR! (Happy 102nd!) Smokey Bear is one of the best-known symbols in the world, Annie Wright 8/24 thanks to his decades-long campaign to warn the general pub- Ingeborg Williams 8/28 lic about the risk of wildfires. In celebration of his 75th birthday on August 9, here’s some “fun facts” about this blaze-battling Assisted & Independent Living bruin! • His actual name is Smokey Bear. In 1952, “the” was Marlys Balch 8/5 added by songwriters to maintain the rhythm of a song about Richard Groff 8/6 him. Ken Swanson 8/6 • Smokey Bear was “born” August 9, 1944, when the U.S. Dorothy Ivons 8/11 Forest Service authorized his creation. The first poster showed Mary Lee Hendee 8/18 Smokey pouring water on a campfire while saying, “Care will Gary Brodie 8/19 prevent 9 out of 10 fires!” Betty Silla 8/22 • A living symbol of Smokey came to be in 1950 when fire- Lee Lander 8/25 fighters battling a wildfire in New Mexico found an abandoned Dorothy Hatala 8/26 black bear cub with severe burns. Named Smokey, the cub’s injuries were treated, and he was sent to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., where he lived until his death in 1976. • Smokey received so much fan mail that he was given his own ZIP code. During his time at the National Zoo, Smokey received many gifts, including jars of honey! • The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Campaign is the longest-running public-service advertis- ing campaign in U.S. history. • Smokey Bear has a Facebook, Twitter, and a hashtag: #smokeybearhugs

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