News, events and happenings for residents and families at Inspired Living at Palm Bay Issue 6 • June 2015 June events June 11th 6:00 pm Big Band Boogie Melbourne Auditorium June 17th 2:00 pm Cooking Club Personal Pizzas June 18th 2:00 pm June Birthday Party Entertainment by Berna June 19th Sub Sandwich Fundraiser June 22nd 12:00 pm Lunch Bunch at Memaws BBQ June 27th 4:00-7:00pm Inspired Living Palm Bay Block Party Check out our calendar inside for more programs. We’d love to have you join us! From the Executive Director Welcome to summer! We are excited to celebrate some fun events in June. Father’s Day is the 21st which coincidently also happens to be the longest day of the year, the summer solstice. After four months, we are really starting to find our groove! We have had some changes and every time we do, it takes a little adjustment for everything to settle down. We promoted Rusty to Health and Wellness Director and she is really getting into the swing of things. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please know that I am always available to speak with you, as are all of the department managers. Believe me when I say we are not perfect, but we all have our hearts in the right place and that is to take care of your loved one. When most of you moved in, I welcomed you to our family. If you think about it, we spend more awake hours with this family than we do with our home family. I am excited to welcome you to the first “Inspiring Block Party” of the year. We are going to have a party in June for all of our families, both our work family and our home family! Check the calendar for the date and time. We would like to invite you all to attend the party and bring your family too! The plan is to have a quarterly party to celebrate with the family we created by joining the Inspired Living Palm Bay family! June 21 ~ The Longest Day ~ Kickoff to End Alzheimer’s Disease Join us in the fight to end Alzheimer’s Disease. We have events planned in the next few months to raise awareness and money for the cause. If you’re interested in volunteering at any of our events, please let us know. The more help the better! The two events this month are the Courtyard Walk to End Alzheimer’s (that our residents are going to help with) and the submarine sandwich sale. Thanks for your support! Visit www.alz.org or read more on page 7! lorem ipsum dolor issue, date Programming Update Jill McCauley, Program Director Time flies when we’re having fun…and fun we have, that’s for sure. May flew by and we enjoyed the many programs scheduled. However, many times the most enjoyable times are when we can sit down and visit with our residents and maybe break out in a sing-a-long, or an unscheduled bingo game or movie. We have a very fun-loving group and although we want to have planned programs, we also want to be flexible enough to do what will garner the most interest. As the weather gets even warmer, we want to make sure that our residents are hydrated, so we’ll be encouraging them to drink, drink, drink water! We love sitting out in our courtyard, but also realize the importance of not getting sunburned or overheated. In June, we’ll be reading about some of those important issues in our reading group. We’ll also be making personal pizzas in our cooking group and ramping up our garden club. Yes, our raised flower beds need some serious hydration too! Rex and Lura Holland have a beautiful bird feeder in the courtyard, so we’re waiting on the cardinals to make a visit. Our newly hatched butterflies will be set free in our butterfly garden soon. What an awesome and exciting experience that was. Please keep your comments and suggestions coming. I appreciate your support! Meaningful Days. Inspiring Care. A few of pics from last month! 2 2 lorem ipsum dolor issue, date Ugly Salsa Submitted by Michele Lyon, ED A Taste of Living Ingredients: Recipe Story: 1 firm avocado, seeded, peeled This is a recipe that I have been making for years! I make this and regular salsa whenever I can. Before I went back to work I would make salsa and dinner every Thursday and invite my family and friends to the house to eat. I would wear my big Mexican sombrero and serve everyone who came to my house. It got to a point where I had about 22 people coming on a regular basis. It was at that point my sister-in-law made me a jar for tips! I was going broke feeding everyone, but I would rather be poor in money, but rich in family and love! and chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 3 green onions, sliced 1 small can (4 oz.) of chopped black olives 1 small can (4 oz.) of chopped green chilies 1 bunch of green onions chopped fine 1 small can of Italian dressing, use the can from the green chilies to measure Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well. If it is too wet, add more avocado or tomato until the consistency is right. Refrigerate for a couple hours or overnight. Serve with tortilla chips. This is just a guide for the ingredients because I never really measure anything! If you have a favorite family recipe that you wouldn’t mind sharing, please submit to: Mango Salsa Recipe Ingredients 1 mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup peeled, diced cucumber 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno 1/3 cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves Salt and pepper Directions Combine the mango, cucumber, jalapeno, red onion, lime juice and cilantro leaves and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. [email protected] Or stop in at Jill’s office. 33 June 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Corn Hole game 3:00 Readers Group 4:00 Game of choice 6:00 Dominoes 6:30 Guess the Item *CATHOLIC COMMUNION WILL BE OFFERED EACH FRIDAY AFTERNOON (after 1pm) 7 10:30 Gospel Music 11:00 Trivia 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:00 Match the Beat 6:00 Picture This 6:30 Shoot Some Hoops 10:30 Gospel Music 11:00 Trivia 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:00 Match the Beat 6:00 Left Right Center Game 6:30 Word Search HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIE 10:30 Donuts & Dads 11:00 Trivia 12:00 Father’s Day Luncheon 2:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:00 Match the Tie Game 6:00 Picture This 6:30 Puzzles ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER KICKOFF The Longest Day 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 12:00 Lunch Bunch to Memaws BBQ 2:00 Corn Hole game 3:00 Readers Group 4:00 Game of choice 6:00 Dominoes 6:30 Guess the Item 28 10:30 Gospel Music 11:00 Trivia 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:00 Match the Beat 6:00 Picture This 6:30 Puzzles 4 8 9 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Craft Club 3:00 Puzzles 4:30 Life Skill Program 6:00 Puzzlemania 6:30 Can You Picture This? 15 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Corn Hole game 3:00 Readers Group 4:00 Game of choice 6:00 Dominoes 6:30 Guess the Item 21 2 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Craft Club 3:00 Puzzles 4:30 Life Skill Program 6:00 Puzzlemania 6:30 Can You Picture This? 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Corn Hole game 3:00 Readers Group 4:00 Game of choice 6:00 Dominoes 6:30 Guess the Item 14 HAPPY FATHERS DAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB S. CRACKER JACK DAY 22 10:30 Church Service (Non-denominational) 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Bowling 2:00 Let’s Spell 3:00 Word Games 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Bean Bag Toss 6:30 Uno 10 10:30 Church Service (Non-denominational) 11:00 Art Class with Ed 2:00 Let’s Spell 3:00 Word Games 6:00 Misc Table Games 6:30 Uno 30 5 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Ice Cream Run 3:00 Life Skill Program 6:00 Patio Chat 6:30 Red Keds Walking Club 11 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Pet Therapy 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Bowling 3:00 Random Trivia 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Big Band Boogie Melbourne Auditorium 18 25 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Bowling 3:00 Word Games 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Toss & Talk 6:30 Evening Stroll 6 12 SUB SALE FUNDRAISER 19 SEE FLIER 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Reading Group 3:00 Life skill Program 6:00 Patio Chat 6:30 Red Keds Walking Club 13 10:00 Balloon Toss 11:00 Corn Hole Game 1:00 Nails & Tales 2:00 Bingo 6:00 Shoot the Hoop 6:30 Saturday Night Movie HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE 20 10:00 Balloon Toss 11:00 Corn Hole Game 1:00 Nails & Tales 2:00 Modest Musician Sing a long 3:00 Shoot the Hoop 6:00 Puzzles 6:30 Saturday Night Movie 26 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Reading Group 2:00 Meaningful Moments with Michele, ED 3:00 Rootbeer Floats 6:00 Patio Chat 6:30 Red Keds Walking Club 23 10:00 Balloon Toss 11:00 Corn Hole Game 1:00 Nails & Tales 2:00 Bingo 4:00-7:00 Block Party Cookout & Entertainment for Residents, Families, & Staff Announcements: WANTED: 10:00 Balloon Toss 11:00 Corn Hole Game 1:00 Nails & Tales 2:00 Modest Musician Sing a long 3:00 Shoot the Hoop 6:00 Puzzles 6:30 Saturday Night Movie 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Sing A Long 2:00 Joanne’s Jive 3:00 Life Skill Program 6:00 Patio Chat 6:30 Red Keds Walking Club 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 May Birthday Party Entertainment by Berna 3:00 Word Games 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Toss & Talk 6:30 Evening Stroll 24 Saturday 4 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Bowling 3:00 Word Games 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Toss & Talk 6:30 Evening Stroll 10:30 Church Service (Non-denominational) 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Cooking Club Personal Pizzas 3:00 Word Games 6:00 Misc Table Games 6:30 Uno 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Craft Club 3:00 Garden Club 4:30 Life Skill Program 6:00 Puzzlemania 6:30 Can You Picture This? Friday 3 17 23 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Craft Club 3:00 Resident Roundtable Meeting 4:30 Life Skill Program 6:00 Puzzlemania 6:30 Can You Picture This? Thursday 10:30 Church Service (Non-denominational) 11:00 Daily Chronicles 1:00 Bowling 2:00 Let’s Spell 3:00 Word Games 4:00 Hand & Arm Massage 6:00 Bean Bag Toss 6:30 Uno 16 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Craft club 2:30 Cracker Jack snack 3:00 Cracker Jack word game 4:30 Life Skill Program 6:00 Puzzlemania 6:30 Can You Picture This? 29 8:30 Trip to LaPorte Farms Sebastian, FL 10:15 Get in Shape w/Kevin 11:00 Daily Chronicles 2:00 Corn Hole game 3:00 Social Media Review 4:00 Readers Group 6:00 Dominoes Wednesday Baby picture of each of our men, for a contest on Father’s Day. Please submit pictures by Wednesday, June 17th. (we can make copies from your original) *FUNDRAISER KICK OFF TO END ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE BEGINS JUNE 21st, The Longest Day. *Sponsor one of our residents in our “Courtyard Walk” to end Alzheimer’s! See attached flier & sign up today! All proceeds to benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease. *SUB SANDWICH SALE See flier and order yours today. All proceeds to benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease. *Any changes &/or additions to calendar will be posted on daily activity lists in front hallway of community. Inspired Living at Palm Bay 5 lorem ipsum dolor issue, date Resident Name: Elaine Casteel (Peppy) Born: May 28, 1936 Passions: Embroidery, sewing, painting, cats, & helping others. Elaine was born in Erie, PA to Joseph and Emma Peplinski (hence the nickname Peppy) Her dad worked on the railroad and her mom was a housewife. Elaine had two siblings. Her younger sister, Lorna, is now deceased. Her brother, John, lives here in Palm Bay. She attended Penn State, and then joined the U.S. Air Force, where she met her husband at the bar at the Officers Club. She retired as a Lt. Colonel, after serving 20 years. Her husband, Dan, also retired as a Lt. Colonel. Elaine is very thankful for her Air Force career, as she was able to travel throughout the world. She’s visited China, Japan, Korea, England, Ireland, South America, Mexico, & Thailand. Her favorite place was Thailand. After retirement, she and her husband purchased a 500 acre ranch in Texas. Those were her happiest times. They didn’t fill their ranch with livestock but rather enjoyed the nature in it’s purest state. She described a lovely river that ran through their property. They enjoyed taking walks and just appreciating nature. Elaine enjoyed volunteer work in Texas. She was instrumental with helping the fire department raise money for a new fire truck. She served on many committees. Elaine enjoys country and classical music and loves to square dance. When I asked Elaine if she had any regrets, she replied “I have done a lot in my life and I had the most wonderful husband anyone could have. I lived on a beautiful ranch in Texas and enjoyed every minute of it. I have not one regret.” We’ve found Elaine to be friendly, compassionate and so comforting to many of our residents. She’s always ready for a good time and first to offer a helping hand. YOU INSPIRE US, PEPPY! Associate Spotlight: Lucinda Mora 6 We’re proud to announce that Lucinda Mora, program coordinator and concierge, has earned Associate Spotlight of the month. and a daughter, Reina. Both live here in the area. Her favorite color is purple and she sings all types of music, like a bird. She’s very talented. Lucinda joined our team when we opened at the end of January. And we’re so lucky that she’s a part of our team. Lucinda told me that this is the first job that she’s truly loved. She loves the residents, their families and her coworkers. Lucinda was born in Seville, Spain and was raised in Texas, as well as Iceland (3 yrs) & England(7 yrs). It’s a pleasure having her on our team. We all benefit from her compassion, dedication, patience and knowledge, and we love her little giggle too! She has two children, a son, Angel , LUCINDA, YOU INSPIRE US! 6 lorem ipsum dolor issue, date The Longest Day: 06.21.15 June Birthdays Residents Bob S. • June 8th Marie K. • June 15th June B. • June 20th Associates Delbert C. • June 6th Melanie, CNA • June 10th Patti, Concierge • June 20th Janice W., RA • June 27th H APPY BIRTHDAY Put your passion to work to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Longest Day is a team event to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. Held annually on the summer solstice, this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. On the Longest Day, you choose your activity in the fight against Alzheimer's. Your team will work together honoring the strength, heart and endurance of those facing this devastating disease. Step 1: Grab Your Friends! Grab your friends, family and co-workers and form a team. Register online at www.alz.org. You will be surprised how many people have been affected by Alzheimer's and want to join the fight. Step 2: Put Your Passion to Good Work! On The Longest Day, select an activity you love — or honor a caregiver, or someone living with or lost to the disease, by selecting his or her favorite hobby. You're limited only by your imagination. Step 3: Raise Money and Move the Cause Forward! Every team is asked to register and raise a minimum of $1,600 to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer’s Association will help with coaching, tools and advice! Step 4: Plan Your Day! From sunrise to sunset, The Longest Day stretches 16 hours. Divide the day into segments and ask teammates to cover a portion. Stay in touch with texts, tweets and Facebook posts. Step 5: Celebrate at Sunset! Gather your team — whether in person or virtually — and celebrate while recognizing the strength of those facing Alzheimer's. Visit www.alz.org for more information and ideas on how to join the fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia. 7 7 Look what fun we had this month at Inspired Living! Some of the fun programs we had this month included celebration of Cinco de Mayo, with the piñata poking as the highlight! Our residents did such a great job decorating flower vases for Mother’s Day centerpieces that when Emma, from Emma’s Flowers, came for a flower arranging class, they looked like they belonged in a floral shop! We made banana fritters in our cooking club and also celebrated National Dance like a Chicken Day! We ended the month with a picnic on the river, a Memorial Day picnic, our monthly birthday party, art class and a pizza party for lunch! And of course our Butterfly Habitat was a huge success. We’d love to have you join any of our programs! Meaningful Days. Inspiring Care. 350 Malabar Road Palm Bay, FL 32907 www.inspiredlivingpalmbay.com (321) 574-6290
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