EE Vol. 4, Issue 49 Editor: Susan Williams Week of December 4, 2019 Community Activities Coordinator EDITION HIGHLIGHTS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, (click on event to go to that page) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, Resident Association Meeting……2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! FREE Gift Wrapping………………...…3 Friday, DECEMBER 6th at 2:00 pm in the Coffee Lounge, Cimarron MS Orchestra….......…...5 we will be having our IL DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY celebrating all those IL residents who have their Birthdays Ukulele Concert……......…...........11 in DECEMBER!! There will be Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Handbell Concerts…..…...…14 & 15 (while it lasts) for everyone!! EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DECEMBER BIRTHDAY, THE CELEBRATION IS FOR ALL Independent Living Residents. VOCAL SOUNDS OF OKLAHOMA MENS A CAPELLA CHORUS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 7:00 PM GRAND BALLROOM Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma is an award-winning a cappella chorus of men from various walks of life who love to sing four-part close-knit harmony. One of their members, Ed S. lives here at Epworth Villa. Very few of the members have any formal music training yet are dedicated to musical excellence in performances and competition. They sing a variety of styles of music from memory and without accompaniment including swing, jazz, gospel, folk songs, show tunes, and barbershop . Come hear selections from their upcoming Christmas Program. You don’t want to miss it! https://epworthvilla.org/communitylife/resident-calendar/ 1 RESIDENT ASSOCIATION TO ELECT OFFICERS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 10:00 AM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM Electing 2020 officers will be the major item of business when the Resident Association meets in the Bob Medley Grand Ballroom Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 am. EVERY RESIDENT whoever lived in Independent Living is eligible to vote. The 2020 officers submitted for election by the Nominating Committee are: President, Aulena Gibson, President-elect, Bill Elliott; Secretary-Elise Weed; Treasurer- Sally Lenz and Past President, Marilyn Williams. Other nominations may be made from the floor if the nominee has been previously contacted and has agreed to be willing to serve in that position if elected. The Resident Council will meet immediately following the adjournment of the Association. Those reporting are reminded to bring a written report for the secretary. It has been an honor to serve as your president in 2019, and I look forward to seeing you in the December meeting. --Marilyn Williams, Resident Association President TO THE POINT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 2:00 PM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM The next To The Point meeting will be held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 4th, at 2:00 pm in the Bob Medley Grand Ballroom. The meeting will be broadcast live on EVTV Channel 1960 and re-played that evening at 7:00 pm on EVTV Channel 1960 ‘Tis the season to go shopping! It seems we are getting a lot of packages for the holidays early this year and they can pile up quickly. If you receive a package, it would be most appreciated if you retrieve it as soon as you can. Thank you so much, Michele Miruski, Front Desk Receptionist 2 SAVE A TREE!! If you want to save a tree, raise your hand. Want to know how??? If you have a computer or smart phone and get email, you can receive the Happenings by email weekly. Help save time, paper and thus the world by opting into this option by letting Michele at the front desk know and she will add you to the distribution list. Thank you to those who already receive the Happenings by email. You ROCK!! DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR iPHONE OR COMPUTER??? If so, volunteer Jonah Clark, son of Kevin Clark, is coming to Epworth on WEDNESDAYS to help anyone wanting one-on-one assistance in their apartment. If you are interested, please sign up in the ’Count Me In’ book at the drivers’ desk. You will need to put your name, apartment number and a phone number, so he can get in contact with you. He will ONLY take two people each Wednesday; one at 3:30 pm and one at 4:30 pm. ** IF YOU MUST CANCEL AFTER SIGNING UP, PLEASE DO SO 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING KEVIN CLARK AT 749-3519.** FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR IL RESIDENTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH & 11TH AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM COFFEE LOUNGE Kathy Berry will once again this year be wrapping gifts for residents this holiday season in the Coffee Lounge in December. The service she is providing is completely FREE. Kathy will provide the paper, ribbon, bows, tape and anything else needed to wrap your gifts.This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY. PLEASE NO TIPPING. HELP IS NEEDED….. RESIDENTS, please help your friends or yourself and our dining staff to make sure that walkers and scooters are parked in the proper places while utilizing services in our dining venues. Everyone’s help with this issue will be extremely appreciated. 3 Your CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 1:00 - 2:00 PM JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM Now is the time for you to join your friends and neighbors who are sharing a journey which is similar to yours yet can be very different. The fact is that….. YOU ARE NOT ALONE ON THIS JOURNEY! We come together as a group to share stories and concerns. We laugh and we cry. Being just a listener is acceptable. Many helpful hints can help ease your anxiety of caregiving. Developing an awareness of those around you who are in similar circumstances can be to your advantage as you travel this road together. Meetings are informal. Phones may be necessarily allowed. The meeting lasts for one hour. There is room in the Library for care-receivers to wait for you. YOUR FACILITATORS, Natalia & Nancie 4 INFANT CRISIS SERVICES COLLECTION During the recent collection for Infant Crisis Services, residents supplied a full box of items plus contributed $420.00 for the organization to purchase what they need. Congratulations to all for stepping up and making this happen. COFFEE WITH THE CEO Enjoy coffee with CEO Ron Kelly, Thursday, DECEMBER 5th starting at 10:00 am in the Coffee Lounge. These coffees are held every Thursday to give residents an opportunity to chat in an informal setting. CIMARRON MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 10:30 AM GRAND BALLROOM The talented orchestra students from Cimarron Middle School in Edmond will be playing holiday music for us on Friday morning, December 6th, at 10:30 am in the Grand Ballroom. The group consists of forty 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are excited about sharing their talents with the residents of Epworth Villa. I hope anyone who can, will plan on attending to support these students. 5 OKLAHOMA SYMPHONIC BAND PRESENTS A Christmas Festival! Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 5:30pm Cherokee Hills Baptist Church 5700 Northwest 63rd Street Warr Acres, OK 73132 BUS WILL LEAVE @ 4:30 PM If you are interested in going to this FREE CONCERT, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH. We will only take the bus if we have 8 residents sign up to go. Transportation cost will be $6.00 and will be billed to your Epworth Villa account. 6 Amahl and the Night Visitors BY G IAN-CARLO MENOTTI DECEMBER 14, 2019 @ 4:00 PM SANCTUARY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BUS WILL LEAVE @ 3:00 PM The Christmas classic returns to OKC after last year’s successful production with an added performance! This operatic gem is a perfect holiday outing for the whole family! Amahl is a young boy living with his mother near Bethlehem. Amahl’s mother worries about their future because she has been forced to sell their sheep and they have no source of income. One evening, three royal visitors come by their house bearing gifts for a child of wonders. But, when they ask to spend the night, Amahl’s mother is faced with the question of whether those gifts are better given to the Christ child or taken to keep Amahl and his mother from becoming beggars. With tuneful melodies and a wonderful message that goes to the heart of the true meaning of Christmas, you don’t want you or your children to miss Amahl and the Night Visitors! If you are interested in attending this program, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH AT NOON. Tickets and transportation cost will be approximately $20.00 per person and will be billed to your Epworth Villa account. 7 SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH BRILL CHAPEL 9:30 AM “FAITH AND HOPE” Hebrews 11:1-16 Purpose Statement: To admit that hope looks foolish without faith. Teacher: JoAnn McNaught VESPERS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Don Vaught, Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Edmond. Music by the Villa Voices: “The Prophecy” VESPERS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Doctor Sam Powers, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Edmond Music by the Villa Voices: “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” 8 EASY CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES! MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 11:00 AM —1:30 PM OUTSIDE BISTRO As you review your gift list, why not consider doing your shopping at our Fair Trade tables? These have made super gifts for many people for years- they are compact (easy shipping if necessary), fairly priced for quality products, your recipient will appreciate that they are supporting Fair Trade, your purchase helps others because our profits are given to worthy causes, AND these gifts won't gather dust - they will be used! If you cannot make the sale, call, text, or email Dave to let him know what you want; leave your money at the front desk, he will drop by with your selections and collect the money.