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Volume 5, Issue 5
May 2015
Ann’s Assessments
Inside this issue:
Miller’s Musings
2
Golf Tournament
for Alzheimer’s
2
Association
May– A Very Busy
Month
May Poem
Activities Alert
3
4
4
Sayre Christian Village desires to reward and
recognize its employees. We have recently announced the start of two new programs. The first
one, our Elite program, is for Certified Nursing Assistants who have demonstrated excellence in the delivery of care and services to their residents. If you desire to be an Elite Status Certified Nursing Assistant
with Sayre you must be already certified, must be employed by Sayre for
6 months, must be viewed by peers as a “team player”, and must be willing to train new certified nursing assistants when needed.
Elite Status will be attained only after the facility reviews application and qualifications. Evaluation of that C.N.A’s skills will be completed,
interviews with the applicant will be held, along with applicant’s fellow
care givers, residents, and supervisors, etc.
Some of the rewards for this program will include “Elite Status” on
name badge, special recognition, additional hourly wages, etc. If you
know of anyone that would be a good candidate for an Elite Status
C.N.A.,please encourage them to apply. Applications can be found in the
staffing office.
Sayre is also happy to announce that if you have been employed
by us over 1 year and work full-time we will pay for you to become a certified nursing assistant! If anyone knows someone that would make a
good certified nursing assistant, please encourage them to take advantage of this program! Human Resources can answer any questions that
you may have on all requirements!
Time to Spring Clean
Springtime is here! That means it’s time once again to clean out our
loved ones room. The staff at Sayre Healthcare Center makes every effort to
keep our facility clean for the families and residents. And we are requesting
your help so we can maintain our beautiful facility. Please clean out any unnecessary clutter or clothing in your loved ones room. This will give your loved one
more space to enjoy and assist us in keeping our facility clean. Please take
one afternoon of your time to assist your loved one in cleaning their room and
changing out the winter clothing by bringing in the warmer weather clothing. When you bring in additional clothing please remember to write your loved
ones name in their clothing and update their personal inventory sheet, available
at the Nurse’s Station. Please keep in mind if you bring in food items they need
to be dated and brought in sealed containers, this helps alleviate any unwanted
pests at the facility. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact
the Social Services Directors.
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Sayre Philanthropy
Statement
Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Cares
Miller’s Musings
Greetings. In the country church of a small village, an altar boy accidentally
dropped the cruet of wine during the Sunday mass. The village priest struck the
Sayre Christian Village strives altar boy sharply on the cheek, and in a gruff voice barred him from ever serving
daily to provide Godly care to
at the altar again. That boy grew up to become Tito, the Communist leader.
those in need. It’s supporters
are changing long-term care in
the name of Jesus Christ.
Sayre Healthcare Center is
utilizing best practices in elder
care which is helping residents
function at their highest levels.
Sayre’s ministry is able to
continue because of the
support of people who
recognize the importance of
serving older adults. A gift to
Sayre Christian Village’s
nonprofit ministry makes a
significant and positive
difference as we seek to
provide Godly care – care that
makes God happy – for our
residents. Should you wish to
discuss how a gift may benefit
both you and Sayre Christian
Village, please contact John
Dundon by telephone at 859271-5945 or by email at
[email protected].
May Outing and Event
May 10th Mother’s Day
May 11-15th.National Nursing
Home Week
Tuesday, May 12, Carlos and his
Mariachi Band in LEC
Thursday, May 14 Fiesta in LEC
May 19th Voting at the polls
May 25th Memorial Day
May 27th, Newport Aquarium
June Outings
June 10th Shopping at Wal-Mart
June 24th, Picnic in the Park
(tentative)
July Outings
June 8th, Ale-8-One Tour
June 22nd, Wild Eggs
In a large city cathedral an altar boy serving at Sunday mass accidentally
dropped the cruet of wine. With a warm twinkle in his eyes the bishop gently
whispered encouragement to the boy and assured him that it was very possible
that “someday you might become a priest.” That boy grew up to become
archbishop Fulton Sheen.
How often it is that what we say and how we say it has a profound effect on
those to whom we speak. It may be our grandchildren, neighbors next door,
newcomers to Sayre, or first time attendees to our church services or other activities. What an awesome power is our tongue! With it we can encourage others or we can drive them away! No wonder the writer of Proverbs instructs us,
“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11
(NIV)
Let’s converse with others lovingly and kindly, that we may build each other up
and draw them nearer together and nearer to the Lord. Let’s speak lovingly and
kindly, that we may build up others outside of our own little circles and draw
them in. I can’t understand wanting to do otherwise. Can you?
Bill Miller, Chaplain
4th Annual
A Round to Remember Golf Tournament
Don't miss the 4th Annual
A Round to Remember Golf
Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:30 am Registration - 11am Putting Contest
12pm Shotgun Start
Tournament & Silent Auction on
Connemara Golf Course
2327 Lexington Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Foursome Team $400/ Individual Golfer $100
Fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and goodie
bag. A portion of the fee is tax deductible.
Register, Donate or Sponsor:
Act.alz.org/RTR2015
Your chance to Win!
Trophies for the top three teams
A new car in the Hole in One Contest
Over $10,000 in silent auction and raffle prizes
Presented By:
Saturday, May 30, 2015. The event,
held at Connemara Golf
Course, benefits the Greater
Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter
of the Alzheimer's Association. Funds
raised from the event will fund
Alzheimer research, education,
support and advocacy. For more information or to register,
visit act.alz.org/RTR2015 or contact
Lauren Ashley Pope
at [email protected].
Volume 5, Issue 5
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Looking Forward to a Very Busy May
By Sharon Samford, Activities Director
May is a very busy month at the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center.
It all starts with the Kentucky Derby party the first Saturday in May. The residents
gather around a long line of tables stretched out end to end and roll the dice to move
the horses down the “track.” Each resident chooses their favorite horse ahead of
time. Refreshments include munchies and our special recipe
“Mint Juleps.”
A few days later we move into Mother’s Day. What fun to remember all the
ladies of our facility with a special gift in honor of
their being special ladies to us, even if they were never a mother. Mother’s Day
also marks the beginning of National Nursing Home Week.
Later in the month we plan a trip to the Aquarium in New Port, KY. The
residents are looking forward to seeing the
fish swim past them overhead. What a fun
trip.
Voting will also be an outing in May
as for the first time in years some residents will venture to the polls on May 19 th.
The month will close out with Memorial Day weekend on the 2325th. But between all that we will
celebrate National Nursing Home
Week. This year, for National Nursing Home Week (May 11th -15th) we
will be celebrating Fiesta. A whole week of activities has been planned
or is continuing to be planned to celebrate this big event at the healthcare
center. The Life Enrichment Center will be decorated to resemble scenes south of the border down Mexico way. A
passport to fun has been prepared so every resident will be able to get it stamped and make the safe passage
across the border.
Special food items and drink items will be served throughout the week both to the residents and to the staff. A
lot of planning has gone into this event and extensive preparation. Piñatas will be hung from the “rafters” and games
will be part of the fun. A special event will be the “Hidden Treasure of Talent” show on Wednesday afternoon. All
residents, staff and family members are invited and encourage to take part in the completion. There will be a prize
awarded to the best talent. And like last year when we had the Sayre’s Got Talent Show, we will have live judges who
will select the best talent.
Costumes, music, games, special food, customs, decorations, and a whole lot more. Plan to attend if
you can. Spicy food will be toned down for those tender of mouth. Fiesta promises to be a lot of fun and everyone is
invited and encouraged to attend. Until then, Adios Amigo!!
NNHW is for Staff Also!
Staff will have the opportunity to enter several contest including Best Crazy Hair Day, Best
Mustache Day, Best Tie Dye Shirt, Best Sombrero, and Best Authentic Costume. There will also
be the Hidden Treasure of Talent Contest. Sombreros and shirts for tie-dying will be provided for
staff to
decorate. The Scrub Bus will be on campus on Monday. And there will be food
events for staff throughout the week, all with a Fiesta emphasis. It promises to be a great Fiesta
and details will be posted in the days ahead.
Sayre Christian Village
Healthcare Center
3775 Belleau Wood Dr.
Lexington, Kentucky 40517
Phone: 859-271-9000
Fax: 859-271-8160
To:
May
Hope—Housing—Healthcare
For Older Adults
in the Name of Jesus Christ.
She opens her mouth with wisdom;
and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looks well to the ways of
her household, and eats not the
bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:26-27
How quickly the days fly by and bring us to the month of May
The flowers bloom and trees bud out each in their own special way!
The days get longer on the clock as they warm in the sun
And before we know it spring will pass and summer will
have begun.
So take the time to look around and see the beauty of the earth
That God has once again started in the process of new birth.
The ponies are frisky in the fresh fields of green
And the rains refresh the landscape with some thunder in between.
So enjoy the new life and take time to look around
Because it’s beautiful with the wonder of colors that abound.
By Sharon Samford
Activity Alert: Hola! No Time to Siesta!! It’s Time to Fiesta!!!
Everyone is encouraged and urged to read the article about “Looking Forward to a Very Busy
May” as it pertains to National Nursing Home Week. There is a lot happening! The residents will
.
each
receive a
sombrero to be worn through the week and a “Passport to Fun” to be stamped as they pass through
customs to our “South of the Border” transformed Life Enrichment Center. There will be occasions
for special food events and special drinks. (All non-alcoholic). Families are encouraged to come and
escort their resident loved one to as many events as you can work into your schedule. The two evenings that we will have
designated for something special will be Tuesday with a Mariachi Band and Thursday with our
“FIESTA” party. Those events start at 7:00. We will have a “Hidden Treasure of Talent” Show on
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 and families are also invited to participate. Just call the activities office
and notify them of your interest (271-9000 ext. 133)
Also in May, we have an amazing trip to the aquarium planned. Space will be LIMITED so
please get
reservations for loved ones in early. Again, first come, first serve.
We want to extend best wishes for a very Happy Mother’s day to those of our residents who
are mothers as well as those of you who are reading this newsletter. Mothers are very special people
and we appreciate the sacrifices they have made in our behalf. If your mother has passed, perhaps
you can recall happy memories of her on Mother’s Day. Again, Mother’s Day may be another day to
Fiesta!!! It’s going to be fun in May! See you there Amigo and Amiga.