129 E. Main Street • Westborough, MA 01581 • Phone (508) 898-3000 • www.seniorlivinginstyle.com MAY 2021 A Mother’s Love THE HIGHLANDS STAFF A Mother’s love is something And it glows with all the Managers ............... KY & STEPHANIE MCELHANEY that no one can explain, beauty It is made of deep devotion of the rarest, brightest gems Assistant Managers .........JOHN & JOANNA BYERLY and of sacrifice and pain, ... Executive Chef ��������������������������������NELLIE FARBER Community Sales .........................JEANNE SHAPIRO It is endless and unselfish It is far beyond defining, Activity Coordinator ....................BONNIE ABIMERHI and enduring come what may it defies all explanation, For nothing can destroy it And it still remains a secret Maintenance ....................................CODY GRAHAM or take that love away ... like the mysteries of creation Bus Driver ......................................... KEVIN FARRAR It is patient and forgiving ... TRANSPORTATION when all others are forsaking, A many splendored miracle And it never fails or falters man cannot understand Monday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Shopping, Banking and Errands: Local Area even though the heart is And another wondrous breaking ... evidence Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Medical Appointments, Worcester Area It believes beyond believing of God’s tender guiding hand. Wednesday, Time: TBD: Wednesday Outing Day when the world — Helen Steiner Rice around condemns, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Medical Appointments, Framingham Area Friday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Shopping, Banking and Errands: Local Area In Your Easter Bonnet Could anything be more fun than decorating an Easter bonnet? We found out one morning shortly before Easter when we held our annual bonnet decorating class. Various flowers, bunnies, chicks and colored eggs were laid out on the table and everyone set to making their own fun-filled, “spring is in the air” Easter bonnet! We had elegant bows and flowers bedeck some, while others were whimsical and fun. On the Friday before Easter, we held a little Easter parade, and all who made a bonnet were led through the dining room accompanied by Joanna, the assistant manager, singing the “In Your Easter Bonnet” song. What a fun-filled time of year, with colors blooming all around and the promise of warmer days and sunshine. Highlanders definitely have a “spring” in their step. Nancy’s bonnet was Ann Marie looking quite lovely Margaret and Christine full of whimsy. Highland’s Amazing Library On the 2nd floor is a special treasure — our very own lending library. Hundreds and hundreds of wonderful and well organized books line the walls, comfy chairs beckon, peace and quiet surround you and wonderful views of the woods invite you to stay awhile. A fireplace adds to the ambience in winter months (but we won’t mention the “W” word right now). Borrowing a book is simple — just make your selection and take it. No need to sign it out as we operate on the honor system. Books are organized into categories: Books on CD, new donations, nonfiction, mysteries and so on. There is also a growing selection of large print books and each week there is a “featured book” recommended by another resident. Please return books into the basket marked “Returns.” Should you wish to donate a book that is in good condition, place it in the container marked “Donations.” Also keep in mind, if there is a title you cannot find, our Westborough Town Librarian Dan is sure to find it for you. You can contact him at the library or place a request in the box in the Activity Room. Many heartfelt thanks to our library volunteers: residents Elizabeth, David and Linda, who go above and beyond to make this beautiful space easily accessible and so well organized. What Are They Reading? Go, Nellie, Resident Linda Hartke will be contributing a Go! short article each month Recently our very own featuring a resident and a Chef Nellie was presented book they are reading from with a very special honor. The Highlands Library. This She received Hawthorn’s month, Linda is featuring Culinary Pride Award, David Ribbe and his book which is an award given selection “The Years of to the chef in each region MacArthur: Triumph & who excels in all aspects Disaster 1945-1964.” of what it means to be an David says, “I enjoy military executive chef with the history books, as I was in Dave enjoys military company. It is based upon the Air Force myself. I am history books. many criteria and Chef’s particularly interested in General Douglas MacArthur — score was almost perfect, he was a larger-than-life person. He would do whatever scoring in the high 90s David Rhiver presents the he wanted to do, no matter who the President of the . Nellie was presented CPA Award to Chef Nellie. United States was. I like the book because it’s about a with a great new chef’s real person ... and I find him very interesting.” jacket with the CPA logo, a bonus check and a beautiful Fun Fact: After MacArthur was fired by President shiny trophy. Our Regional Manager David and Regional Truman, he and his wife lived in the Waldorf Astoria Chef Domenic both were on hand to present this award Hotel in New York (for free) from 1952 to 1964 until to Nellie. It is a well known fact how much we all love his death, and his wife continued to live there until her Chef Nellie’s cooking so we can certainly appreciate how death in 2000! this honor would be bestowed upon her. Congratulations, Nellie, on a job well done. Ask David about the story of President Truman and General MacArthur’s standoff in two airplanes circling an airport and waiting to see who would land first and A Warm Welcome to greet the other! Highland’s Newest Residents Do You Love a Good Puzzle? Did you know that the Highlands has a great lending collection of puzzles, more that 75 to be exact! They come in all sizes, pictures and number of pieces ranging from 300 to 1500. The puzzle collection is located just off the Atrium on the 2nd floor next to the Library. Stop in, browse and borrow a puzzle. You can take it back to your room or assemble it on a public table so that others can help (if doing so, please have your mask on). If you have any questions or suggestions about the puzzle collection, please see our resident Christine. Carol Laman Beverly Doucette SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 2021 MAY DAY 1 10:00 Saturday Stretch with Carol, AR Birthdays 11:00 Chair Yoga with Marilyn Hartke, 3rd Shuba, AR Herb Terakawa, 5th 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT Aline Lynch, 5th 7:00 Concert Night at the Highlands, MT Judy McKuzes, 9th 2 3 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 4 9:30 5 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 6 Free Book Friday 7 8 9:30 Morning Worship 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR Morning Stretch, AR Jerome Hall, 10th 10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Mindfulness 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 10:00 Saturday Stretch with Pastor 10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Mindfulness Meditation, MT Marion Pitkin, 13th Meditation, MT 10:00 Mindfulness Meditation, MT with Carol, AR Tom Ballard, CH Meditation, MT Meditation, MT 10:30 Mother’s Day Teacup 10:15 Chair Volleyball, AR 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR Florals, AR Jean L. David, 14th 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR 11:30 Chicken Fat 11:00 Bible Study, CH 11:00 Chair Yoga with 10:00 Sunday Stretch 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 10:45 Discussing Current Events, AR 2:00 Brain Teasers and Exercise, AR 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR 2:00 Dan Hart Entertains, 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR Shuba, AR Nancy Adams, 15th with Carol, AR Word Games, AR 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT Lobby 2:00 Movie Matinee, 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT Nancy Ingham, 18th 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 2:00 Brain Stretchers!, AR 2:30 Mother’s Day Garden 3:00 MT Tea & Talk, Bistro 3:00 Adult Coloring Tea Party 7:00 Concert Night at 3:00 3:00 Bingo, AR Bernie Hoelle, 21st Bingo with Mac, AR 3:30 Armchair Travels, MT 3:00 Bingo, AR 4:00 3:00 Bingo, AR 7:00 Movie Night, MT Social Hour, AR the Highlands, MT 7:00 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT Shirley Stevens, 21st Movie Night, MT MOTHER’S DAY 9 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 10 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 11 12 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 13 Free Book Friday 14 15 Ruth Devoe, 23rd 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 10:00 Saturday Stretch 9:30 Morning Worship with 10:00 Mindfulness 9:30 Morning Stretch, AR 10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Mindfulness 10:00 Mindfulness with Carol, AR Pastor Tom Ballard, CH Meditation, MT 10:00 Mindfulness Tom Vergo, 29th Meditation, MT Meditation, MT 10:45 Meditation, MT Discussing Current Events, AR Meditation, MT 11:00 Chair Yoga with 10:00 Sunday Stretch 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR Luree Jacquith, 31st 11:30 Chicken Fat 11:30 Chicken Fat 10:30 Veterans Discussion 10:15 with Carol, AR 2:00 Brain Stretchers!, AR Chair Volleyball, AR Shuba, AR Exercise, AR Exercise, AR Group, TV 12:30 Mother’s Day 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 11:00 Bible Study, CH 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT Luncheon, DR 2:00 Movie Matinee, 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 3:00 Adult Coloring 11:30 Chicken Fat Exercise, AR Locations 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 4:00 Social Hour, AR 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT 7:00 2:00 Movie Matinee, MT MT 3:00 Tea & Talk, Bistro Concert Activity Room, AR 3:00 Bingo, AR 4:30 Highlands Grand Dame 3:00 Bingo, AR 3:00 Bingo with Mac, AR 3:00 Bingo, AR 3:30 Armchair Travels, MT 100th Birthday Gala, DR Night at the 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT Billiards Room, BR 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT 7:00 Movie Night, MT Highlands, MT Bistro, Bistro 9:30