OUR MISSION
To develop happy and healthy
living environments for our
growing senior population.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
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.
WELCOME!
Oktoberfest was Wunderbar!
Judge Richard Robb
A-303
IN MEMORY
Passion
Respect
Embrace Change
Our motto “this is living!” guides us in
every aspect of our work from
providing personalized attention and a
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Ruby Lee Lawler
10/4
BIRTHDAYS
PLACE
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11/6 Ivan Magers
Team Pueblo
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Gina Drown
ASST ED & DINING SERVICES DIR
Glinda Mackenzie
SALES DIRECTOR
Heather Sandoval
NURSING DIRECTOR
Cathy Karpilo
LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR
Barbara Della Rossa
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Mike DeCarlo
5055 Outlook Blvd. | PUEBLO, CO | 719-543-3300 | November 2014
11/7 Judy Spoone
ANNIVERSARIES
Jim & Donna
Childress 11/3
What a fun afternoon we had outdoors in our beautiful courtyard.
The perfect Autumn weather
brought over 80 residents, family
members and friends together for
a festive time on Wednesday
October 8th. Several enjoyed
dancing and even more groups at
the tables held hands and swayed
to and fro to the catchy music. The
16 member “Al Kaly Shriner Polka
Band” was quite lively and donated
time and talents. Primrose gave a
record $751.00 to help children
who need hospital care. The Life
Enrichment Team, with fantastic
support from Volunteers Nancy
Stutz, Carol Campbell, Frank and
Sheila Lee, served up Beer, genuine
German Wieners, Potato Salad and
Pretzel Rolls. Life Enrichment Assistant and “Berlin-born” Heidi Brooks
created the idea of having an Oktoberfest Queen, and this year the
lovely Ann Leach was crowned
Queen of the Fest with two of her
sons and daughter-in-law present
to witness the honor. It was a logistical miracle that involved an amazing staff to erect tents, move
chairs, tables and residents to enjoy this beloved annual tradition.
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Evelyn Dickson has lived most of her life
Fall was a perfect time to drive up with both the Primrose bus and
car to the lovely home of John and Kathy Leach in Beulah. Ann
treated the gang to a picnic lunch of fried chicken and cole slaw,
and everyone dined al fresco on
their expansive deck. The hospitality was wonderful. Many
joked about not wanting to leave
this oasis. The visit ended with
a short drive to the tip top of
Signal Mountain where viewers
could see almost to Kansas.
this is living at Primrose!
The Travel Club’s
Trek!
The Primrose Travel Club
went on another adventure
this month…to Orlando,
Florida, and Disney
World! The group, consisting of Bernie Karpinski, Donna
Samuelson, Doc Turman, Nancy Stutz, Jane Boykin, Connie
Pagano, Gina Drown, Heidi Brooks, Ashlee Ensley, Mike
DeCarlo, Jackie DeCarlo, Elliott Woods, Lois Williams and
Laura Ensley, departed on October 22, for a 7 day magical
trip! The group visited all 4 Disney Parks in Orlando – the
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and
Animal Kingdom. They also went on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour which took them backstage at the Magic Kingdom and underground to see how the Utilidors at the
Magic Kingdom are used. In addition, they went to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and got to experience
some things that an everyday visitor to Disney does not
get to see. The staff that went dressed up for the Halloween Party as the characters from Winnie-the-Pooh. What a
hoot. The trip was one that none of them will ever forget…
from the attractions and the rides to the nighttime light
shows and fireworks…every experience was incredible! Mickey, ….we hope to “See Ya Real Soon”...
in Pueblo. She attended Pueblo Jr. College,
took business and secretarial courses, and
was employed by Pueblo's School District 60,
where she began working while still attending
high school. She spent most of her career in
the superintendent's and maintenance offices
at Central High School. Evelyn met her future
husband, Morton Dickson, Jr., after he returned from WWII Army service. Morton
served in the Aleutian Islands and Okinawa for 4 years. When he returned home in
February 1946, they ran off and married in Albuquerque, NM. The couple and their
three sons enjoyed Boy Scouts together; Morton was Boy Scout Master and Evelyn
assisted. During the Dicksons’ 27 years of service, 27 Scouts earned Eagle Awards,
and most earned God and Country Awards too. Dickson family vacations typically
merged with Scout Camp, where Evelyn cooked and helped with awards. She also
enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and embroidering. The Dicksons' sons are
Morton III, a retired music teacher in Woodland Park; Richard, a retired government
radiation safety specialist who lives in Idaho Falls, ID; and Mark, an attorney and
chemist who lives in San Mateo, CA. In addition, Evelyn and Morton have 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The Dicksons watched Primrose being built and saw
the first finished apartment. Evelyn moved here in April, while Morton moved to the
Pueblo VA home where he resides today at age 94. Welcome Evelyn!
Jeanne Bates has lived a very active and enjoyable
life. She was married for 62 “treasured” years to Jim
Bates, a career Army Colonel, who died 3 years ago.
Their two sons are Raymond, who lives in Parker, and
Kenneth, who lives in Arizona. Jeanne has 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Born in Denver and
schooled at St. Mary’s Academy, Jeanne met Jim while
she was a twelfth grader. She graduated from the University of Denver, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa. She taught primary school; however, because Jim
participated in 4 wars over 30 years, Jeanne’s career became one of supporting her
husband’s military endeavors--whether in Germany, France, the Philippines, or various posts in the U.S.A. The family stayed in tent housing, and Jeanne did whatever
was necessary for the household, especially when Jim was gone for months at a
time. She interpreted French and aided service wives and children in becoming acclimated to foreign cultures and conditions. She assisted with evacuation of women
refugees escaping from the American Embassy when Saigon fell, and she helped find
sponsors for those who got out. She earned a medal for her assistance. Jim’s last
military assignment was Commander of the Pueblo Army Depot during 1976, when
the family moved here and happily settled into much civic work including the River
Walk (HARP); Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO); Rotary 43;
Chamber of Commerce tourism, and more. Jeanne has started riding clubs wherever
she has lived. Her hobbies include teaching English riding for British Pony Club, fox
hunting, and driving antique buggies. She has also enjoyed being a church organ-
ist, participating in choirs for 75 years, traveling, master gardening, and cooking.
She was a Sangre de Cristo Art Center volunteer for 25 years and president of
Chapter FW, P.E.O. 3 times. Jeanne learned of Primrose as she and Jim watched
it being built. Coming here was Jeanne’s 29th move. Welcome Jeanne!
HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE
New Fireplaces! What a
nice surprise that just as
the temperature began to
drop, we have two new
gorgeous fireplaces that
give out a toasty amount of
heat. One is located on the second floor B wing where
Nancy has found this to be her favorite spot to curl up
with a book or I-Pad. The other one is on A wing third
floor. We enjoyed the new fire pit with s’mores in the
courtyard. Reminder, residents and family members
can use the gas grill out in the courtyard. Also in
October Primrosers had a
blast tail gating before
the CSU-P football game
and then watched our
team win. Thank You and
Nice Job, Mike & Gina :)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
LUNCH BUNCH TO MR. TANDOORI BAR & GRILL
Wednesday 11/5 10:45 a.m. depart front
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY & HONOR NEW VETS
HOLIDAY BLING BAZAAR W/BEAUTY SHOP JOAN
Friday 11/21 10-5 outside Pub near Beauty Shop
CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at SCTC
Tuesday 11/11 11:00 a.m. Garden Café & Fireside
Saturday 12/6 depart 2:15 for 3 pm show Tickets $5
MIKE’S MEN’S GROUP TO GOLD DUST SALON
SANGRE DE CRISTO ARTS CENTER TEA AND TOUR
Wednesday 11/12 11:30 a.m. depart front
Monday 12/15 depart 1:15 for 2 pm event tickets $7
OOH LA LA GLAMOR SHOTS AT PRIMROSE!
COMING IN DECEMBER BARBERSHOP QUARTET,
SWEET ADELINES & THE TRAVELING TROUBADORS
Hair make-up photos Wed. 11/19 Sign up in book
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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10:00 Balance & Fit Class
with Bernie W
2:00 Matinee Movie with
Concierge Leigh T
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2:00 Chapel Service by
Pastor Adrian Washington C
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:00 Cinemas for Seniors T
Turn your clocks back 1 hour
10:00 Get Fit with Legacy W
1:30 BINGO with Dee P
3:30 Bob Flinn plays the
Organ H
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10:00 Balance Exercise Class W
11:00 PSU Class Geological
Wonder: Montage of Wonders T
2:00 Play Board Games
Scrabble Dominos Cribbage P
2:30 New! Try Wii Bowling
Lessons with Barbara T
Daylight Saving Time Ends
2:00 Chapel Service by
Pastor Adrian Washington C
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:00 Cinemas for Seniors T
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2:00 Chapel Service by
Pastor Adrian Washington C
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:00 Cinemas for Seniors T
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2:00 Chapel Service by
Pastor Adrian Washington C
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:00 Cinemas for Seniors T
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10:00 Get Fit with Legacy W
1:30 BINGO with Dee P
3:00 New! Tai Chi w/ Dane
good for balance & osteo! W
1-5 Therapeutic Massage by
appointment Pat 647-2095
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10:00 Get Fit with Legacy W
1:30 BINGO with Dee P
3:30 Rich Eurich plays the
accordion P
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10:00 Get Fit with Legacy W
1:30 BINGO with Dee P
3:30 Carl Palumbo sings the
songs you love GC
1-5 Therapeutic Massage by
appointment Pat 647-2095
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10:00 Balance Exercise Class W
11:00 Veterans Day Ceremony &
Induction of New Veterans GC
2:00 Play Board Games
Election Day
Scrabble Dominos Cribbage P
4:00 Tim Schwan Man GC
Veterans Day (US)
Remembrance Day (Canada)
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10:00 Strength Class W
10:45 Monthly Bible Study
with Pastor Lamb L
10:45 Lunch Bunch departs* F
1:30 Play Pictionary P
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:30 Bridge Group plays L
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10:00 Strength Class W
11:30 Mike’s Men’s Club
Lunch Outing to Gold Dust* F
1:30 Play Pictionary P
3:00 Ice Cream Social
6:30 Bridge Group plays L
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10:00 Balance Exercise Class W
11:00 PSU Class Geological
Wonder: Planetary Wonders T
Last class & graduation
2:00 Play Board Games
Scrabble Dominos Cribbage P
3:15 Jeff von K sings & plays the
guitar GC
8:30 Glamor Shots! Sign up*
10:00 Strength Class W
1:00 Gentiva Wellness Clinic H
1:30 Play Pictionary P
3:00 Ice Cream Social with
Del playing ragtime piano
6:30 Bridge Group plays L
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10:00 Balance Exercise Class W 10:00 Strength Class W
11:00 PSU Class New Topic ! T 1:30 Play Pictionary P
2:00 Play Board Games
3:00 Ice Cream Social
Scrabble Dominos Cribbage P 3:30 New Pyramid Game w/ a
3:30 Judy Brown Sings P
“Kick” by the Legacy Ladies P
4:00 Tim Schwan Man GC
6:30 Bridge Group plays L
10:00 Ball Fitness Class R
10:30 Art with Joni GC
2:00 Matinee Movie T
3:00 Tom Munch sings and
plays guitar P
3:15 Play the game of Left
Right & Center ($1.23) H
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10:00 Ball Fitness Class R
10:30 Art with Joni GC
2:00 Matinee Movie T
3:15 Play the game of Left
Right & Center ($1.23) H
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9:30 Monthly Resident
Advisory Meeting w/Gina C
10:00 Ball Fitness Class R
1:00 Lynn White Sings H
2:00 Matinee Movie T
3:15 Play the game of Left
Right & Center ($1.23) H
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Happy Thanksgiving
Everyone…
We are Thankful for You
2:00 Matinee Movie T
Thanksgiving Day (US)
9:00 Grocery Shopping*
No Zumba today
1:00 Time to Talk w/Gina R
2:00 BINGO P
3:30 Happy Hour with Steve
Parke P
9:00 Grocery Shopping*
No Zumba today
1:30 BINGO P
3:30 Happy Hour with
Madelyn Cordova P
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Holiday Bling Bazaar with
Beauty Shop Joan 10-5
9:00 Grocery Shopping*
10:00 Zumba Gold Class W
1:30 BINGO P
3:30 Happy Hour – bring a
Newcomer  P
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9:00 Grocery Shopping*
No Zumba Today
1:30 BINGO P
3:30 Happy Hour with Kevin
Young playing Jazz Music on
the saxophone P
10:00 Balance & Fit Class
with Bernie W
2:00 Matinee Movie with
Concierge Leigh T
4:15 Catholic Mass with Fr.
O’Flynn C (check Primrose
Screen for latest update)
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10:00 Balance & Fit Class
with Bernie W
2:00 Matinee Movie with
Concierge Leigh T
4:15 Catholic Mass with Fr.
O’Flynn C (check Primrose
Screen for latest update)
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10:00 Balance & Fit Class
with Bernie W
2:00 Matinee Movie with
Concierge Leigh T
4:15 Catholic Mass with Fr.
O’Flynn C (check Primrose
Screen for latest update)
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1 floor F Front GC Garden Café H Hobby Room
2nd floor L Library P Pub T Theater W Wellness Center
3rd floor C Chapel R Rendezvous Room
5055 Outlook Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 543-3300
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10:00 Balance & Fit Class
with Bernie W
2:00 Matinee Movie with
Concierge Leigh T
4:15 Catholic Mass with Fr.
O’Flynn C (check Primrose
Screen for latest update)
2:00 Chapel Service by
Happy 64th Anniversary to: Jim & Donna Childress 11/3
Pastor Adrian Washington C
3:00 Ice Cream Social
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6:00 Cinemas for Seniors T Location
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