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Activities and updates for the Residents of Independence Hill Retirement Community
Volume 21, Issue 11
November 2014
Michelle’s Message
Salute to our Veteran’s ~
On Veteran’s Day, November 11th, we
will be honoring our very own Heroes at
our “2nd Annual Veteran’s Breakfast” in
the IHAL Ivy Room at 8:30am. In the
evening, we will be attending the Veteran’s Day Concert at the Majestic Theatre at 5:15pm. This concert is a must see…
sign up early!
Casino ight –
It’s time to roll the dice and test Lady
Luck at our Annual Casino Party on November 13th. Be sure not to miss this
one… it’s definitely a favorite! It’s a night
full of fun, gaming, excellent prizes and
maybe even a surprise guest… or two. Be
present and you will find out!
Welcome Aboard ~
Please help us give a warm welcome to
the newest member of our management
team ~ Tonya Ledford, Director of Housekeeping. She comes to us with much experience and we are happy to have her on
our team!
Believe it or not…the holidays are here ~ I
am so grateful to spend this time with
YOU!
Susan Says…
We’ve made it to the Holiday Season! Get ready, we
have many things on the calendar for everyone. The
first item I’d like to mention is the shuttle to Lone
Star National Bank for those who have banking
needs. LSNB visited Independence Hill throughout
the past several months hosting two ice cream socials
and a Bingo. They’ll be visiting monthly with fun
activities for your participation—see posted flyers
Susan Warriner
for details. In the meantime, the dates for the shuttle
Activities &
to Lone Star National Bank are November 4th &
Transportation Director
19th.
There are two outings to the Majestic Theatre; a crowd-pleasing stage adaptation of “Dirty Dancing”, and the USAF Band of the West’s Veteran’s Day
Concert.
For the shoppers —the crafty ladies of IH have met every Saturday morning
throughout the year (and many days throughout the week) using their talents
and skills to make beautiful handcrafted items for the RAF Benefit Craft
Sale. You’ll find scarves, wraps, shawls, bags, decorations, and much,
much more. Please take a moment to stop and shop in the Coffee Pub on
November 7th, you won’t be sorry and you’ll probably find something for
yourself or for a loved one—the gift giving season is here!
“I’m so very thankful to have you all in my life and I wish you a
Wonderful Thanksgiving!”
~Susan Warriner
Thought for the Month:
“Age is something that doesn’t matter, unless you are a cheese.”
~ Luis Bunuel
Michelle Houriet
Executive Director
From the Kitchen...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner!
We hope you will enjoy a traditional
Thanksgiving lunch with us on November
27th. We will prepare approximately 400
pounds of turkey and 200 pounds of ham
for our residents. Remember to save some
room for our delicious pumpkin and pecan
pies! Please make reservations for your
family if they will be joining you. A
memo will be sent out as the time nears.
David Gaston
Food and Beverage
Coming this Month
Majestic Theatre-ovember 6th.………...….....…...........…2
“Dirty Dancing”
Veteran’s Breakfast –ovember 11th…………...............….2
A special breakfast for our veterans
The Historic Story Teller-ovember 10th…….......……......3
“Tales of The Old West”
Casino ight-ovember 13th...……......................……….…3
Try your luck and win big! Shuttle starts at 5:45pm
DMV-ovember 18th………………..…..…….....……...…..3
Renew or obtain your Texas ID
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Activity Areas
AA:
AS:
BR:
CP:
DR:
FC:
GA:
GTR:
IHAL:
ML:
PA:
PDR:
TH:
Artistic Alley
Aerobic Studio
Billiards Room
Coffee Pub or Pub
Dining Room
Fitness Center
Gazebo Area-Building 11
Gardenia Tea Room
I.H. Assisted Living
Main Lobby
Pool Area
Private Dining Room
Theater
Weekly Activities
MO+DAYS
Men’s Bridge: 9:00am-GTR
Duplicate Bridge: 1:00pm-Bldg 11, Lobby
Poker: 1:00pm-Pub
Canasta: 1:00pm-GTR
Rubber Bridge: 1:00pm-Bldg 11, Lobby
TUESDAYS
Bridge: 12:30pm-GTR
Computer Lab: 1:30pm
Chaplain Emily: 2:00pm-PDR
Bingo: 7:45pm-DR ($1.00 per card)
WED+ESDAYS
Men’s Bridge: 9:00am-GTR
Mexican Train: 2:00pm-Bldg 11, 1st Floor
Bridge: 1:00pm-GTR
THURSDAYS
Games: Board games & cards:1:15pm-GTR
Left, Right, Center: 1:30pm-AA
Rubber Bridge: 1:00pm-Bldg 11, Lobby
FRIDAYS
Men’s Bridge: 9:00am-GTR
The Hill Toppers Chorus Practice:
2:30pm-Bldg. 12 - 2nd floor
SATURDAYS
Games: Board games & cards:
1:15pm-GTR
Weekly Errand Shuttles
Errand Shuttle - “Close By”
Errands in the immediate Stone
Oak area between Huebner, Blanco,
and 1604. Includes The Vineyards
Shopping Area and Green Fields
Market, and the Postal Shop.
Errand Shuttle - “Far Away”
Errands to businesses between
1604 & Hardy Oak and 1604 &
Gold Canyon. Includes Walmart,
Costco, Academy, Kohl’s, Best
Buy, Michael’s, Marshalls and Bed,
Bath & Beyond.
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Crafts, Crochet & More with
Polly, Teresa & Pals
Join fellow residents every Saturday to work on your current projects. Share advice and techniques
with friends on various crafts!
Everyone is invited!
10:30am-AA
Sunday, +ovember 2
Musical Guest
Rolando Montes
4:00pm—Pub
Monday, +ovember 3
Bowling
Now every Monday! Cost $7.25
(Cash on Bus) includes shoes.
Depart 9:00am
Calendar Chat
Discuss this month’s activities.
9:00am-Bldg 11, 3rd Floor
Library
orth Star Mall
2 hr. Stay
Depart 1:30pm
Tuesday, +ovember 4
Lone Star ational Bank
Take care of your banking needs.
Depart 9:00am
Medical Team: The Journey
“How to Balance it All”
10:30am Pub
Thursday, +ovember 6 cont.
Majestic Theatre Presents
“Dirty Dancing”
Seen by millions across the globe,
this smash hit tells the classic
story of Baby & Johnny, two
fiercely independent young spirits
from different worlds who come
together in what will be the most
challenging and triumphant
summer of their lives.
Cost: $64.75
Depart 6:15pm
Friday, +ovember 7
RAF Benefit Craft Sale
9:00am-Pub
At Home Foot Care
Sign-up required
9:00am-AA
Tea at Two
Ladies are invited for tea and
Fellowship. 2:00pm-GTR
Sunday, +ovember 9
Musical Guest
Larry Williams
4:00pm—Pub
Monday, +ovember 10
Texercise w/Select Rehab
“Fall Techniques”
10:30am—AS
The Historic Story Teller
“Tales of The Old West”
11:00am-Pub/GTR
Lunch Out to
The Gristmill
in New Braunfels, TX
Depart 10:30am
Tuesday, +ovember 11
Wednesday, +ovember 5
Veteran’s Breakfast
Depart 8:15am—AL
Beall’s
Depart 9:30am
Med Team
Health Topic:COPD
10:30am –Pub
Thursday, +ovember 6
ewcomer’s Social
Meet new residents and staff
members-PDR
2:30pm
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Veteran’s Day Concert!
Cost: no charge
Depart 5:15pm
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Wednesday, +ovember 12
Thursday, +ovember 20
Monday, +ovember 24
Randolph AFB
Must have a military ID.
Depart 8:45am
LBJ Ranch & Lunch
Second trip for those who didn’t
get to go on the October tour!
Guided bus tour of LBJ Ranch
and National Historical Park.
Tour the first floor of the Texas
White House.
Lunch: Redbud Café in Blanco,
Texas. (see menu at Activities
bulletin)
Tour Cost: $3.00 Cash on Bus
Depart 8:45am
RAF Bake Sale
Homemade Baked Goods
All proceeds go towards the
Resident Appreciation Fund.
9:00am Lobby
Wednesday, +ovember 26
Friday, +ovember 14
See the Sea
“America’s Caribbean Friend”
6:30pm-GTR
Grace’s Crafts
10:00am– AA
Friday, +ovember 21
Thursday, +ovember 13
Casino ight!
Try your luck at Blackjack or
“One-Armed Bandit!” No money
needed! Door prizes will be
raffled. Dancing, cocktails and
hors d’oeuvres. Shuttles to Holy
Trinity begin at 5:45pm
Shopping at the Village at Stone
Oak
Depart 1:30pm
Sunday, +ovember 16
Musical Guest
To be posted
4:00pm-Pub
Monday, +ovember 17
Bowling
Every Monday. Cost $7.25 (Cash
on Bus) includes shoes.
Depart 9:00am
Dinner Out to
Pestos
Italian Cuisine
Live Music
Depart 4:45pm
Tuesday, +ovember 18
DMV
Renew or obtain your Texas ID.
Depart 9:00am
Happy Hour Out
To Aldino’s
Depart 3:30pm
Wednesday, +ovember 19
Armchair Astronomy
“Star Varieties: Mass Rules!”
10:15am-TH
Tuesday, +ovember 25
Breakfast Out
Grumpy’s Mexican Cafe
Depart 8:00am
Happy Hour
Join fellow residents and staff for
appetizers, music, and spirits.
2:30pm-Bldg 12 Lobby
Linda & Bonnie’s Crafts
10:00am– AA
Saturday, +ovember 29
Lunch with Friends at
Assisted Living
Eat lunch with your friends and
neighbors at AL! Please remember to sign up and indicate with
whom you will be dining.
Depart 11:45am
Crafts, Crochet & More with
Polly, Teresa & Pals
Join fellow residents every Saturday to work on your current projects. Share advice and techniques
with friends on various crafts!
Everyone is invited!
10:30am-AA
Friday ight Music & Dance
Fill up your dance card and join
friends for Friday night music and
fun! 6:30-8:30pm– Pub
Saturday, +ovember 22
Crafts, Crochet & More with
Polly, Teresa & Pals
Join fellow residents every Saturday to work on your current projects. Share advice and techniques
with friends on various crafts!
New residents—please join us!
10:30am-AA
Sunday, +ovember 23
Entertainment Guest:
Tom Jackson
4:00pm-Pub
Monday, +ovember 24
Bowling
Every Monday. Cost $7.25
(Cash on Bus) includes shoes.
Depart 9:00am
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Sunday, +ovember 30
Musical Guest
Richard Hailey
4:00pm—Pub
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Lights… Camera… Action!
Banking
Please sign up for the Close-by or
Far-away errand shuttle if you need
transportation to any of the banks
listed below.
Far-Away: SACU, Frost,
Randolph-Brooks, Bank of
America, and Chase.
Close-By: BB&T, Wells
Fargo, IBC, Chase, Navy
Federal, Broadway Bank,
Jefferson Bank, and Lone Star
National Bank
DE’s Beauty Shop
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays,
Mondays, and Holidays
Call Donna, Eva, Mary, or
Michelle for an appointment!
545-2091
Shampoo & Set
$20.00
Ladies’ Haircut
$12.00
Men’s Haircut
$10.00
Manicures
$15.00
Pedicures
$22.00
Perms (start at)
$60.00
Tints
$35.00
Highlights (start at) $62.00
Movies are featured in our Theater located on the second floor of
Building 11. Descriptions of upcoming movies are posted on the
bulletin board outside the Activities Office. If you have any movie
suggestions, please bring them to the Activities Office!
Movies are shown at 7:00pm
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Noah-2014/PG-13
English Patient-1996/R
The Yellow Hankerchief-2008/PG-13
HUD-1963/NR
The Soloist-2009/PG-13
Random Hearts-1999/R
A Beautiful Mind-2001/PG-13
Finding Forrester-2000/PG-13
Two Mules for Sister Sara-1970/PG
Belle-2014/PG
Captain America: The Winter Soldier-2014/PG-13
Miss Potter-2006/PG
Murph-2013/PG
Cat Ballou-1965/NR
Million Dollar Arm-2014/PG
Winter’s Tale-2011/PG-13
The Aviator-2004/PG-13
More Than Honey-2012/NR
My Darling Clementine-1946/NR
High Society-1956/NR
Railway Man-2014/R
By The Light of The Silvery Moon-1953/NR
Wednesday = Western movies
Saturday nights = New Releases or Action ( R ) movies
R rating: some violence, nudity, mature content, profanity, impudence
Transportation
Airport Transportation: Transportation to and from San Antonio International Airport
is available to Independence Hill residents Monday through Friday from 8:00am to
4:30pm, excluding holidays. Bring your itinerary and schedule your transportation needs
Susan.
This on-site home health agency with
Doctor Transportation: Transportation for medical appointments away and nearby
provides many services. Stop by for is available on a scheduled basis Monday through Friday. Appointments should be
a visit.
made the day before by 3:00pm. Departure times for away appointments are 8:30am
and
1:00pm. In the nearby area, departure times are 7:45am, 8:45am, 9:45am,
Monday - Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
10:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45pm, and 2:45pm. Return transportation is available only
Office Location: Bldg 12, 3rd Floor,
until 4:30pm. Contact the Front Desk to schedule transportation for upcoming
across from apt. 12325
appointments.
The Medical Team
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Fun times at Independence Hill!
Happy Hour with
our IH friends in
the
Billiards
room.
Polly Hamel takes her time as she
strategizes her next move.
Safety Director Alan Holfinger teams up
with Tricia Heafer to win the game.
Del Hemmen is a Pool pro and doesn’t
mess around when it’s his turn.
Tricia Heafer is playing to win!
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Fun times at Independence Hill!
Bonna Gehring is proud to
volunteer at the Paint the
Parkway Pink walk.
Freeda Duffle and Susan Warriner
are happy to celebrate birthdays
with the residents!!
Tricia Heafer enjoys herself as
she volunteered at the water
station. Way to go Tricia!
Frank Webster at his first “Paint the Parkway Pink” walk
event with the IH gang.
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The beautiful Edith Fincher is
delighted to celebrate another
birthday.
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Employee of the Month
Employee Birthdays
Happy Birthday to You…
Richard Wilkins
Richard has given us 27
years of service with a
great smile and a big
heart. He has so much
knowledge to pass on to
new employees and is
willing to share his
knowledge by helping with training
others. Richard works hard, is always
kind, and has a great attitude. Thank you
Richard for all that you do!
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Up & Coming in December
San Antonio Symphony
presents
“Holiday Pops”
at the Tobin Center
Sunday, December 21st,
3:00pm.
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Edgar Perez (Nite Front Desk)
Sandra Munoz (Food & Bev)
Maria Morales (Food & Bev)
Richard Wilkins (Maintenance)
Argelia Hermosillo (Food & Bev)
Ruben Castro (Food & Bev)
Melanie Martinez (Food & Bev)
Raymundo Torres (Food & Bev)
Briana Rocco (Food & Bev)
Maria Delgado (Food & Bev)
Joshua Lawrence (Food & Bev)
Carol Barker (Asst. Comm. Director)
Guillermo Andrade (Food & Bev)
Michael Torweihe (Housekeeping)
Mystery Employee
This month’s Mystery Employee was
born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She
had her first Dachshund when she was
7 years and has had them ever since.
Growing up she was a cheerleader
throughout her school years. This
little girl was involved with the church
as a youngster and still is today. She raised two sons
and is now enjoying her two Dachshunds, Paige and
Charlotte. Her hobbies are painting and being with
friends. Can you guess who this cutie-pie is?
Last Month: James Harris
Prescriptions
Country Store
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm
Friday
1:00pm-4:00pm
Closed weekends and holidays.
Prescriptions will be picked up from local
pharmacies Monday through Friday. Requests
need to be turned in to the Front Desk no later
than 3:00pm daily, and prescriptions that are ready
will be picked up from pharmacies no later than
3:30pm the same day otherwise the pick up will be
the next day. We pick up prescriptions at Ft. Sam
on Wednesday mornings.
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Bible Studies
Health and Wellness
Aquasize: Join instructor, Connie Headrick, on Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday mornings at 10:00am class at the pool—weather permitting.
Fitness Center: State-of-the art treadmills, stationary bike and weight
stations are here for your enjoyment and convenience.
on-denominational Bible Study:
Mondays at 10:30am in the PDR
on-denominational Bible Study
with Pastor Dave:
Wednesdays at 9:00am in the AA
Fitness Instruction: Specially designed to provide a more challenging
exercise experience which includes both standing and sitting exercises.
Improve upper body strength with weights while integrating leg and
balance exercises. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15am. Held in
the Aerobic Studio in Building 12, 1st floor.
Health Check: Have your blood pressure, blood sugar and temperature
checked and for an overall well-being assessment every other
Wednesday in the Artistic Alley (located in Bldg.11, ground floor across
Episcopal Service:
from the fitness center) at 10:30am.
Thursdays at 3:00pm in the AA
Sittercize: Resident volunteers will instruct you to “sit and be fit!”
First Friday Mass & Catholic
Two classes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:00am and
Rosary: Fridays at 1:00pm on the 10:30am. Held in the Aerobic Studio in Building 12, 1st floor.
2nd floor of Building 12
Texercise: Developed by the state of Texas. Sitting and standing
exercises will increase balance, strength, flexibility and endurance.
Mondays and Fridays at 10:30am. Held in the Aerobic Studio in Building 12, 1st floor.
For your convenience, a fax Zumba Gold: A workout that incorporates Latin dance steps and
machine, copier, shredder, and rhythms to promote movement and mobility for seniors. 1:30pm every
postage scale are available at the Tuesday in the Aerobics Studio in Building 12, First floor.
Front Desk. Feel free to ask a Chair Yoga: Deep breathing techniques and simple stretches. Relieves
Receptionist or Night Clerk and chronic pain and increases lung capacity. Wednesdays at 11:00am, held
they will be able to assist you in the Aerobic Studio in Building 12, 1st floor.
CBC with Elmer Hembree
Thursdays at 10:30am in the AA
Business Services
with your needs.
Appreciation Fund
Local Church Provided Transportation
Coker United Methodist Church – Depart 9:00am
Crown of Life Lutheran Church – Depart 10:15am
IH Provides Shuttle Service to the Following Services:
The Residents’ Appreciation Fund
Committee would like to remind
you that it’s never too early or late
to say “Thanks!” There is a mail
slot located in the Director’s door
that can be used to make donations to the fund that benefits the
employees of IH at the end of the
year.
Community Bible Church–
- Service Time: 9:00am
Depart IH 8:10am
Concordia Lutheran Church–
- Service Time: 9:30am
Depart IH 8:50am
Holy Trinity Catholic Church– Depart IH 8:50am
- Service Time: 9:30am
St. Thomas Episcopal Church– Depart IH 9:30am
- Service Time: 10:30am
Shearer Hills Baptist Church- Depart IH 9:30am
- Service Time: 10:30am
Park Hills Baptist Church – Depart IH 9:30am
- Service Time: 11:00am, Bible class: 10:00am
San Pedro Presbyterian–
- Service Time: 11:00am
Depart IH 9:30am
*+ote: A non-denominational service is being offered at IH on Sundays at 9:00am
in the Artistic Alley.*
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Newcomers
Independence Hill
Welcomes Our Newest
Neighbors…
Sara Badagliacco
Carol Ingebretson
George Workman
Mary Roed
Louis Hawkins
Tony Rome
Hannelore Gruss
Mystery Resident
This little girl was born March 30,
1937 in Laredo, Texas. She went
to school there and graduated from
Ursuline Academy, an all girls
school. She also met her husband
in Laredo at a bowling alley. They
were married June 3rd, 1961 and
have two children, a son who lives
in Lubbock, TX and a daughter
that resides in Florida. She and
her husband have lived in San
Antonio, Austin, and moved to
Maryland where they lived for 23
years.
Afterwards, they came
back to Texas. This talented lady
has several hobbies but her
favorite is reading. She enjoys
arts and crafts and a favorite is
sketching in charcoal. She also
loves sewing and has made
clothing for herself and her
daughter. This resident has taken
many cruises and her favorite
vacation spot is Maui, Hawaii.
She loves Mexic an food,
especially flautas and mole. Our
mystery resident has lived here
almost three years. Can you guess
who this month’s Mystery
Resident is?
November Birthdays
Birthday Party
Tuesday, ovember 18, 2014
2:30pm in the Dining Room
2nd Rita Howard
4th Joyce Gradwohl
5th Teresa BrandstetterWebster
6th Lucile Hastings
Barbara Cheney
7th Maria Pabon
7th Joyce Champeon
11th Lorena Pounds
Joan Wagner
13th Louis Hawkins
14th Helene Rader
16th Julian Perez
Ray Zunker
17th Mary Daily
George Conner
Lloyd Kurth
Last Month: Sally Danhoff
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24th
Frieda Hellman
Merrill Harper
Ruth Haas
Jesse Tucker, Jr.
Sara Schlereth
Glen Tussing
Lois Cote
25th Frances Wilson
26th Noni Gent
Philip Larson
Pat Warren
Sara Badagliacco
30th Evelyn Schuppenhauer
Independence Hill Retirement Community
20450 Huebner Road
San Antonio, Texas 78258
(210) 615-4000
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The Staff at Independence Hill
Michelle Houriet, Executive Director
Carol Barker, Assistant Director
Susan Warriner, Activities & Transportation Director
Alma Carmona, Transportation Services
Kathy Kowalski, Executive Assistant
Jim Piche, Transportation Services
Martha Anderson, Director of Internal & Public Communications Zulma Zermeno, Transportation Services
Alan Holfinger, Safety Director
Barbara Pensock, Activities Coordinator
Tonya Ledford, Director of Housekeeping
Carolyn Crawford, Activities Coordinator
Anise Predmore, Housekeeping Asst. Director
Valerie Maldonado, Activities Coordinator
Jorge Samaniego, Maintenance Director
Tommie Hakes, Receptionist
David Gaston, Food and Beverage Director
Alyssa Lundgren, Receptionist
Joshua Lawrence, Food and Beverage Assistant Director
Brittani Bell, Receptionist
Ashlee Hall, Food and Beverage Manager
Belia Torres, Weekend Receptionist
Kathleen Repa, Lifestyle Specialist
Edgard Chavez, Night Clerk
Laura Terranova, Lifestyle Specialist
Amir Eshghi, Night Clerk
Sherrill Perez, Lifestyle Specialist
Edgar Perez, Night Clerk
Chickie Backhaus, Outreach Coordinator
Larry Ybarra, Night Clerk
Sandra Santillan, Move-In Coordinator
James Harris, Night Clerk
Lisa Norwitz, Health & Wellness Director
Brandon Ezekiel, Night Clerk
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