1. hobbies and interests
2. reading

OUR MISSION
To develop happy and healthy
living environments for our
growing senior population.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
3990 W. Capital Ave| Grand Island, NE 68803 | 308-381-4100 | December 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.
Embrace Change
NEW RESIDENTS
Marlene Myers
Louise Wells
NEW STAFF
Passion
Respect
WELCOME!
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
Alisha Abbot (nursing)
Alyssa Meyer (Kitchen)
Anna Rojas (Nursing)
www.PrimroseRetirement.com
PLACE
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tom Brown
[email protected]
SALES DIRECTOR
Lisa Simonds
NURSING DIRECTOR
Tonya VanPelt
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Carrie Barber
DINING SERVICES
Melanie Hansen
MAINTENANCE TECH
Gary Hickman
BIRTHDAYS
Dec 2nd– Ardys Earl
Dec 4th– Harlod Lautenschlager
Dec 6th– Lisa Simonds
Dec 13th– Alisha Abbott
Dec 15th– Nnenna Uche
Dec 20th– Betty Damratowski
Dec 20th– Ann Harmon
Dec 23rd– Shirley Gleason
ANNIVERSARIES
No Anniversaries this month
Spirituality
There have been many studies, by
many different professional organizations, performed over the years
on the effect of spirituality on the
health and well-being of seniors.
Those with an active spiritual life
have been shown to experience less
instances of physical disability, less
depression, longer life, better immune systems and lower blood
pressure. Many of our residents also experience these types of
benefits when coming to PrimAt Primrose,
rose. They find that they have
many of our
more time to focus on their
residents
faith, to fellowship with their
strive to confriends and family, and to relax
tinue the lifein the knowledge that their
long journey
of growing in their faith – and they physical and spiritual needs are
love sharing their years of wisdom provided for.
with friends and family members. What does spirituality mean to
Small groups, church services, Bi- you? What kind of impact has it
ble studies and charitable giving are had on your life and in the lives of
those you love and care for? We’d
common activities amongst the
love to hear about your own experipeople in our communities – and
they all act as powerful evidence of ences with spirituality. Stop by and
visit with your Life Enrichment Cothe spirituality that exists in the
ordinator and share your faith.
lives of our residents.
As we enter into the heart of the
Christmas season, the importance
of spirituality in the lives of millions of seniors takes center stage.
In fact, 77% of seniors are members of churches, synagogues, or
other religious institutions. They
volunteer to help out in their
churches, they mentor people from
all walks of life in their communities, and they are passionate about
their beliefs.
I need nothing for Christmas
Dear Santa:
What do I ask this year? I have perused each ad in my
mailbox, pored over the colorful ads in the newspaper. So
many lovely things, and yet I need nothing.
I realize this as I walk up the hill on my strong legs. I can
hear the air fill my lungs. I feel the cold on my cheeks. I
smell the smoke of the fire that warms my home. I see the
snow-capped mountains and the slate gray river peppered
with fat geese. I need nothing: there are people who love
me. There are people who forgive my sometimes wretched
temper and who touch me with loving hands. There are
neighbors who smile in the store. There are shopkeepers
who are tolerant when I don’t have enough money. There
are kind faces in public places. All these things given me by
the Lord. Today I discovered a hole in my jeans. I felt the
December air slither down my leg. How mighty is the hand
that sweeps the wind along the mountains. Santa, dear old
soul, just give me another day like this one in my life.
Is Santa Clause Real?
For most children under the age
of 8 or 9, Santa Clause is absolutely real. How else do those presents get under the Christmas
tree. There are also all the movies, television commercials, and
special appearances at the mall. What more proof do
you need? As adults, we know that what Santa Clause
stands for is very real, and Jolly old Saint Nicholas was
an actual person. He really did leave presents for underprivileged children, he cared for the poor and the
unfortunate. The character, Santa Clause, is based on
an actually person, and his spirit lives on today. Is Santa Clause a real person? Yes he is, and he lives inside
all of our hearts. It’s up to us to listen to that voice
that’s telling us not to forget those in need, and not
just in December, but year round. Merry Christmas!
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Jean and Joyce Steckmyer
were married on May
20th, 1949. They have
two children: Steven who
passed away suddenly in
2010, and Sharyn Curtis
who lives in Kalispell, MT.
They also have two grand
children. After they were
married, the couple
farmed near Chapman. They decided to try something
different, so they opened up the NAPA store in Central
City. After 19 years of running the store, they retired
to Texas for 12 years before moving into Primrose. The
Steckmyer’s are a wonderful addition to our family,
and we are thrilled they chose Primrose.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Ann Christensen is an LPN, and
has been with us now for a little
over a year. Ann and her husband Terry live in Central City.
They have three grown boys
and two grandchildren. Ann’s
husband is in the family cattle
business, as are two of their
son’s. Her hobbies include: antiquing, landscaping and flowers. She also enjoys horseback riding. Ann says she has
a passion for caring for the elderly and loves the relaxed atmosphere here at Primrose. She’s been an LPN
for 17 years. We are extremely happy and feel fortunate to have Ann on our team. Thanks for all you to
make Primrose the best Ann!
HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE
December 1st– Christmas decorating
December 10th– 5 points bank Movie @ the Grand
December 2nd– Pitch tournament
December 11th– Foot care with RN, Susie
December 3rd– Shopping at Walmart
December 12th– Shopping at Kohl’s/Mall
December 4th– Five Points Bank Holiday Dinner
December 15th– Christmas light tour
December 5th– Attend the Singing Christmas Tree
December 17th– luncheon @House of Memories
December 8th– Cup of Christmas Tee
December 22nd– Christmas Light tour
December 9th– Bell choir performing in Hastings
December 30th– Primrose family New Year’s party
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
As in past years, we will have two Christmas light tours of Grand Island. We will tour on Dec 15th and Dec 22nd. We will leave at
6:30pm both nights.
Get your Christmas shopping done during our shopping outings. We
will go to Walmart, Kohl’s, the Conestoga Mall, etc. Check out the
activities calendar for dates and times.
For you Five Points Bank members, we will be attending two bank
sponsored events this month. On Dec 4th we will attend the Holiday
dinner, and will leave at 11:15am. On Dec 10th we will attend the
monthly Movie at the Grand Theatre, the bus will leave at 12:15pm.
Both event are free of charge to Five Points Bank customers.
And to cap off another wonderful year here at Primrose, we will celebrate with our annual End of the Year party. There will food, drink,
It has become tradition here at Primrose to attend the Singing Christmusic and lots of fun. The party will be held in the movie theatre/
mas Tree. This is a free event, and a must see. If you haven’t seen it
chapel. The fun will begin at 7pm.
yet, you are in for a big treat. We will attend on Dec 5th, and the bus
will leave promptly at 6:15pm.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
DECEMBER 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
1
30
7
14
21
MONDAY
1:30 LutheranChurch
Serv. Video
2:30-3:00 Ice Cream
Social
7:00 Rumm. or
Cards
8
1:15 Lv. for Christmas
Cantata in Wood River
1:30 Luth..Worship
Service Video
2:30-3:00 Ice Cream
Social
7:00 Rumm. or Cards
15
1:30 LutheranChurch
Serv. Video
22
2:30-3:00 Ice Cream
Social
TUESDAY
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily News
10:15 Wii Bowling
Dinner Music w/ Glenn
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
1-3 Christmas Decorarting
3:15 Sing-Along
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Dom. or Cards
2
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily News
10:15 Wii Bowling
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
2:30 Cup of
Christmas Tea
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Dom. or Cards
9
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily New
10:15 Wii Bowling
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
1:45 Bell Choir Lvs. for
G.I. Perf
2:30 Res. Council &
Birthday Party
4:00 Book Reading
6:30 Christmas Light Tour
7:00 Dom. or Cards
16
9:15 Ex. Class
9:45 Daily News
10:15 Wii Bowling
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
1:30 Dining Rm. Comm. Mtg.
2:30 Christmas Party
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Dom. or Cards
23
9:15 Ex. Class
9:45 Daily News
10:15 Wii Bowling
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
2:30 Music w/ Tim Javorsk
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Dom. or Cards
30
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
10:30 Worship w/ Pastor
Holzinger
2:00 Pitch Tourn
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Music w/ Billy Troy
WEDNESDAY
3
9-11 Free Manicures
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
1:00 Bell Choir Lvs. to Perform in Hastings
2:00 Accord. Music w/ Marlene
3:00 Banana Splits
3-4 Five Points Bank
4:00 Christmas Music w/ Piano/Voice
Students
7:00 Cards
10
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
10:30 Worship w/ Pastor Matt
1:15 Trip to Lib., Walg., Ace, &
Store of Choice
2:30 Root Beer Floats
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Cards
17
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
10:00 Touring
1:15 Touring
2:30 Ice Cr. Sundaes
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Cards
24
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
1:30 Cooking Class
3:00 Malts/Shakes
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Year in Review Party
31
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily News
9:45 Men's Coffee
1:15 Shopping @ Wal-mart
1:30 Pool Tourn
2:30 Scattergories
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Bingo
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily News
12:15 Lv. for Movie @ the
Grand Theater
1:15 Shopping @ HyVee 1:30
Pool Tourn
2:30 Wheel of Fortune
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Bingo
THURSDAY
4
11
9:15 Ex. w/ Carrie
9:45 Daily News
1:15 Shopping @ Super Saver 1:00
Pool Tourn.
2:00 Music w/ Central Catholic's
Blue Rhapsody
3:00 Bunco
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Bingo
18
9:15 Ex. Class
9:45 Daily News
1:15 Shopping @ Skagway
1:30 Pool Tourn.
3:00 Christmas Eve. Service
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Bingo
25
1:30 LutheranChurch
Serv. Video
2:30-3:00 Ice Cream
Social
7:00 Rumm. or Cards
29
9:15 Ex. Class
9:45 Daily News
1:15 Shopping @ Wal-mart
1:30 Pool Tourn.
2:30 Left-Right-Center
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Bingo
1
5
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
10:30 Dev. w/ Carrie
1-3 Foot Care w/ Susie
2:30 Music w/ Paul Ramp
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Dom./Rum. or Cards
12
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
10:30 Dev. w/ Carrie
1:15 Bell Choir
2:30 Music w/ Central Catholic's Jr.
High Swingers
4:00 Book Reading
6:30 Bridge Group
7:00 Dom./Rum. or Cards
19
Merry Christmas!
26
2:30 Christmas Movie &
Popcorn
7:00 Dom./Rumm. or
Cards
7:00 Rumm. or Cards
28
9:15 Ex. w/ Rathjen PT
9:45 Daily News
0:30 Dev. w/ Carrie
11:15 Lv. for Bank Holiday Dinne
1:30 Bell Choir Lvs. For G.I. Perf
2:30 Decorating Christmas Cookies
4:00 Book Reading
6:30 Bridge Group
7:00 Dom./Rum. or Cards
FRIDAY
December Birthdays and
Anniversaries
2-Ardys Earl
4-Harold Lautenschlager
6-Lisa Simonds
13-Alisha Abbott
15-Nnenna Uche
16-Amanda Kish
2
9:15 Sr. Yoga
9:45 Daily News
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
2:30 Music w/ Interfaith
Singers
4:00 Book Reading
6:15 Lv. for Singing Christmas
Tree
7:00 Cards
9:15 Sr. Yoga
9:45 Daily News
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
1:15 Lv. for Kohl's/Mall
3:00 Wine & Cheese
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Cards
SATURDAY
6 10:00 Rosary
2:00 BINGO
6:30 Christmas
Movie & Popcorn
13 10:00 Rosary
2:00 BINGO
6:30 Christmas
Movie & Popcorn
9:15 Sr. Yoga
9:45 Daily News
10:30 Worship w/Pastor Bill
(St. Paul's Luth.)
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
2:30 Music w/ Jeanette Kleve
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Cards
20 10:00 Rosary
9:15 Sr. Yoga
9:45 Daily News
1-2 "Vi-Mart" Open
2:30 Newcomers' Welcome
4:00 Book Reading
7:00 Cards
27 10:00 Rosary
20-Betty Damratowski
20-Ann Harmon
23-Shirley Gleason
24-Vi Mamot
26-Laura Sorensen
27-Donna James
28-Evelyn Kosmicki
28-Doris Sundermeier
28-Claudine Rowley
2:00 BINGO
6:30 Christmas
Movie & Popcorn
2:00 BINGO
6:30 Christmas
Movie & Popcorn
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