OUR MISSION
To develop happy and healthy
living environments for our
growing senior population.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
7400 S Louse Ave | Sioux Falls, SD 57108 | 605-334-9100 | November 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.
Passion
Respect
Embrace Change
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
WELCOME!
A great big
welcome to all the
new residents!
“A Stranger is Just a
Friend We Haven’t
Met Yet.”
www.PrimroseRetirement.com
PLACE
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ADMINISTRATOR
Melissa Nelson
SALES DIRECTOR
Sonja Niles
NURSING DIRECTOR
Dianne Larson
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Lou Clarey
MAINTENANCE TECH
Adam Chase
[email protected]
BIRTHDAYS
Marian W.— 11/6
Lois O.— 11/10
Margaret K.— 11/14
Barb P.— 11/20
Tudy N.— 11/21
Pat A.— 11/22
Elaine J.— 11/23
ANNIVERSARIES
Ralph & Hazel Scoular
November 12, 1945
What are you thankful for this holiday season?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, excitement builds in
anticipation of
the celebrations sure to
come during
the Thanksgiving and
Christmas
seasons. During this time
of year, we
tend to take more opportunities to reflect on the blessings in our lives that
we are most thankful for.
and many find that their health improves significantly once they move in
and become part of
the Primrose family.
For most, they are
thankful simply to
call this retirement
community their
home. Many married couples live at
Primrose communities across the country, and they are
thankful for one another and for the
years of unconditional love they have
received from their spouses, whether
they deserved it or not. One resident
even said “The second best decision I
ever made in my life was moving to
Primrose with my wife – the best decision was marrying her in the first
place!”
So what is it that you are thankful for
this season? Perhaps it is family. At
Primrose, our residents cherish the opportunity to be with their loved ones –
and since all their needs are taken care
of – they can truly enjoy their time together, free from any distractions.
There are many things we have to be
thankful for, and not just during this
Maybe you are thankful for your
time of year – but every day on the
health. Our independent living resicalendar. We hope that your list of
dents enjoy all the freedom of living
blessings this Thanksgiving is as long
in a spacious, maintenance-free apartas ours, and that you would enjoy each
ment – and are some of the most acand every one this holiday season.
tive people in their communities. Our
assisted living residents enjoy 24-hour
care from our incredible nursing staff,
NOTE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR
I am always grateful for the things that I consider
“blessings” in my life. Sometimes, it is just as important to remember that the things that test our patience or faith because they can also be considered to
be blessings with a little time and space.
Last month I told you about the physical challenges of
my son Nelson’s injury and treatment, this month, I
share with you some perspective on that with this
quote by Richelle Goodrich.
“Every once in a while God allows you to stub
your toe as a kind reminder to be grateful for
the miraculous body attached to it.”
Thank you for your kind thoughts and regard for my
son’s condition, for the gentleness you extend to your
fellow residents and the sense of community that you
all bring to Primrose Retirement Community.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
-Melissa Nelson
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Marian Wulff was born in Norfolk, Nebraska and was married
to her best friend, fishing buddy
& hunting partner; her late husband Goldie Wulff for 67 “very
happy” years. Marian moved to
Primrose Retirement Community
5 years ago & on November 6th,
Marian will be 100 years young.
She will celebrate this birthday
with a delightful spirit and humble perspective on the gift of
“living life” every day.
Some of her favorite memories
are of days pent running various businesses with her husband in
West Point, Nebraska, Redfield and Huron, South Dakota and
enjoying the fishing in NE South Dakota at a home they built on
Pickeral Lake and hunting on land they owned near Browns Valley, MN. Their friends often marveled at Marian and Goldie
working together and then spending all their free time together
hunting, fishing and enjoying the lake, but “we were made for
each other" said Marian.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Darija Jovahavic is one of the new cooks at Primrose.
She brings 7 years of experience to us and is a valued
member of the Dietary Team. She has been married to
Aleksander for 14 years & has a daughter and a son.
Her hobbies are cooking and shopping. She enjoys coming to work at Primrose to interact with the residents
and the staff. Her sense of humor and spirit of teamwork are a delight for her co-workers. Her fondest
memory is of a trip back home to Bosnia with her family and the opportunity to stay in the
home she was raised
in. Her smile is always “at the ready”
so, let’s all give Darija a big welcome to
Primrose.
HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE
November 11th is
Veterans Day. Please
remember those who
have served our country and provided the
freedoms we all enjoy. God Bless America, and God Bless our
Veterans.
Variety is the key word for our November entertainment.
We will have the Dancing Divas singing and dancing, The
Crabgrass Crew, a folk and blue grass group, The SD Symphony String Quartet, Bruce Dysthe a powerful vocalist,
and Abiding Savior’s Men’s Chorus. Any one of these
Entertainers would be great to have in a month, but to
have all of them, is a Thanksgiving Blessing.
Please join us, you are guaranteed to have a good time.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Ka-Zukes from
Bob LaRoy, inductee to SD and Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of
C.A.G. entertained the
Fames, entertained the
Residents with Ukele-
residents with a varie-
le’s & Kazoos. Good
ty of old time rock and
fun with some
roll music. He is an
Senior jokes by John
Hoogedorn.
amazing Harmonica
player and always
brings a great show.
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