OUR MISSION To develop happy and healthy living environments for our growing senior population. CORE VALUES Accountability Relentless Improvement 823 South Range Road| Stillwater, OK 74075 | 405-533-3300 | October 2014 PRIMROSE COMPANY Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC, provides high-quality independent and assisted living communities in over 30 locations across the country. Home Office in Aberdeen, South Dakota, since our founding in 1989, Our mission is to create a happy and healthy living environment for seniors. full and exciting activities calendar to our friendly and welcoming atmosphere. NEW RESIDENTS Mildred Cox # 101 Dorothy Egbert # 103 Passion Respect Embrace Change WELCOME! Orvin Johnston # 137 Our motto “this is living!” guides us in every aspect of our work from providing personalized attention and a For more information about Primrose Retirement Communities, visit www.primroseretirement.com George Burley # 207 www.PrimroseRetirement.com PLACE STAMP HERE BIRTHDAYS Marilyn Gibson Oct 8th Charlotte Zwiebel Oct. 19th EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joe Alexander SALES DIRECTOR Toni Wolfe NURSING DIRECTOR Christy Williams LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR Charlotte Zwiebel DINING SERVICES Crystal Harting MAINTENANCE TECH Chuck Baker [email protected] INDEPENDENT LIVING ticipating in these and other activities throughout the year. There is nothing to hold them back – they can come and go as they please and enjoy all life has to offer without any of the stress. Of course, when they are done, they can always come back and enjoy our beautiful amenities with their friends before Some may simply feel overwhelmed by the upkeep of a home retiring to their spacious apartment that has become too large for them. for the evening. Others may be looking for a resort- Many who have made the decision type lifestyle where someone else to come to Primrose feel that they does the cooking and cleaning for a have more freedom and independchange. Still others may be looking ence than they ever had before. Their worries are gone, and they for an easier way to spend time in have the opportunity to do all the fellowship with more of their peers. things they always wanted to do. Our theme for October is independent living. For many seniors, the decision to come to Primrose is not based on health-related issues at all. If you ask our independent living residents why they chose to move to Primrose, you’ll hear a number of different reasons. Since fall is now upon us, outdoor activities like golf, camping, football games, and sightseeing tours of the changing leaves are all popular. Indoor fellowship activities like church bazaars, bible studies, book clubs, and card tournaments also begin anew during the fall – presenting opportunities for people to get back in touch with one another after a busy and hectic summer. Many Primrose residents enjoy par- They are able to enjoy their independence surrounded by amazing people and incredible amenities. That is why we are fond of saying that, at Primrose, this is living! NOTE FROM The Life Enrichment desk Calling all sewers. Have you heard of the Dress a Girl program? This program is in place to make dresses for little girls all around the world. The dresses are given to different churches here in Stillwater that have groups visiting abroad. If you are interested in participating, please contact Charlotte. Guess the Resident ? I will give you a hint and you guess which resident it is. 1. Her neighbor had her exercise their horses for them. HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE BOOTS & BANDANAS The Gravel Road Gang rocked the Pub Saturday , September 13th. A good time was had by all. Thanks to Toni and Emma for making the event so pretty. 2. He helped his parents run the Rex Theater in Yale. 3. She plays the piano and it’s not Marilyn Gibson. 4. He was a rescue diver and EMT. I am also asking for any fall decoration that you are no longer using. This can be for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Donations are gladly accepted. Did You Know? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Be sure to make your appointment. October is also popcorn popping and apple jack month. Time to get popping. October 6th Mad Hatter Day October 13th Columbus Day October 24th United Nations Day 5. She was caught in the middle of a bank robbery. 6. She was a cheerleader. Answers at the Life Enrichment Desk on the second floor. EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT My Name is Monica Romero. I was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, and grew up in the 4 corners area. I graduated from High School in Arizona in 1997. And moved to Tahlequah in 1998 where I received my CNA certification and moved to Stillwater, Ok, in 1999. I have four children ages 10,11,13,14. I became a Certified Nurse Assistant because I enjoy helping people. I also love seeing the pride in the residents eyes when I have assisted them. The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City, Is now offering a free shuttle on Sundays to go shopping at the outlet mall. For information please contact Charlotte. RECIPE OF THE MONTH OCTOBER 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR SUNDAY MONDAY 29 28 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 1 10:00 Sit N Fit -WC 30 1:30 Residents Metting - P 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 6:00 Movie-T 6 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 5 2:00 Dominos-P 4:00 Trivial Pursuit-B 3:00 Sundaes on Mondays-B 13 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 2:00 Movie-T 4:00 Card Games 3:00 Sundaes on Mondays-B 4:00 Wii Bowling-WC 20 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 19 2:00 Uno- AL 4:00 Wii Bowling-WC 26 2:00 Movie-T 4:00 Card Games 8 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 2 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC FRIDAY 3 2:00 Tai Chi-WC SATURDAY 4 2:00 Movie-T 11:00 Trip to Store-F 4:00 New Residents Social-P 4:00 Wii BowlingWC 2:00 Devotion-C 6:00 Card Games-B 9 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 10 2:00 Wii Bowling-WC 11 Klatch-B 6:00 Movie-T 12 7 9:00 Men's Coffee THURSDAY 3:00 Sundaes on Mondays-B 2:00 Devotion-C 4:00 Social Hour-P 6:00 Movie-T 4:00 Dominos-P 6:00 Movie-T 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 2:00 Trip to the Store-F Men's Coffee 14 9:00 Klatch-B 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 15 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 6:00 Movie-T 21 9:00 Men's Coffee 22 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC Klatch-B 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 2:00 Trip to the Store-F 27 8:30 Breakfast at 28 9:00 Men's Coffee 16 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 17 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 4:00 Board GamesAL 18 2:00 Movie-T 11:00 Trip to Store-F 1:30 Bridge-GC 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 2:00 Dominos 6:00 Movie-T Ganny's-F 2:00 Uno-B 2:00 Penny Poker-CL 4:00 Social Hour-P 2:00 Devotion-C 4:00 Bingo- GC 23 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 4:00 High Tea for the Ladies in the fromal dinning room 6:00 Penny Poker-CL 24 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 25 2:00 Wii Bowling-WC 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 4:00 Crafters CornerB 10:00Movie-T Sit N Fit-WC 29 6:00 Klatch-B 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 10:00 Sit N Fit-WC 1:30 Bridge-GC 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 3:00 Birthday Celebration-B 2:00 Bingo-GC 6:00 Movie-T 2:00 Devotion-C 4:00 Social Hour-P 4:00 Penny Poker-P 6:00 Diner at Nagoya-Japanese 10:00 House Sit N Fit-WC 30 Steak 11:00 Trip to the Store-F 2:00 Devotion-C 4 to 6 Halloween Party in the Pub 6:00 Movie-T 31 2:00 Tai Chi-WC 4:00 Social Hour-P 6:Movie-T 1