ESKATON MONROE LODGE
2015
Around The Lodge
January 2015
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Eskaton Monroe Lodge
Independent Living with Services
3225 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, Ca 95818
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2015
RESIDENT SHUTTLE & CAR SERVICE
SHUTTLE SERVICE IS DOOR-TO-DOOR
For all van services, please sign-up 24-hrs in advance
Doctor Appointments, Pharmacy & Medical Labs:
 East Sacramento, Cal-Expo/Arden & Midtown Appointments:
Mondays
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Last pick-up time is 3:30 p.m.
 Kaiser South, South Sac & Midtown Appointments:
Tuesdays
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Last pick-up time is 3:30 p.m.
 Kaiser North, Fair Oaks & Midtown Appointments:
Thursdays
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Last pick-up time is 3:30 p.m.
Grocery Shopping & Local Banking:
Wednesdays 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Last pick-up time is 11:45 a.m. for all trips
Fridays
8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Last pick-up time is 11:45 a.m. for all trips
Personal Errand Days:
Tuesdays (South Sacramento)
1:30 departure - 3:30 return
Fridays
1:30 departure - 3:30 return
Sign-up in advance for location ◦ 3 locations maximum
(Destinations are first come, first serve basis)
(North Sacramento)
Sign-up in advance for location ◦ 3 locations maximum
(Destinations are first come, first serve basis)
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Regularly Scheduled Activities
BINGO - Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m., Garden Room
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC & ASK THE PHARMACIST
4th Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., Game Room
This month the clinic is Jan 28. Blood pressure and ask the pharmacist provided by Rite Aid.
BOOKMOBILE by the Sacramento Public Library
The Bookmobile will be here the second Thursday of the month, January 8 at 1:00 p.m.
BRAIN GYMNASIUM
Thursdays, 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. ~ First Class is FREE! ~ $5 per class (no class, Jan 1)
Come & join our exercise class for the brain. Stimulate long-term and short-term memory!
CATHOLIC EUCHARIST SERVICE
Sundays, 11 a.m., 4th Floor Lounge
Provided by a Eucharistic Minister from our local Holy Spirit Parish Church
CONTINUING EDUCATION DVD SERIES
Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m., January 6 through June 16, 2015. “Experiencing America: A
Smithsonian Tour Through Our Country’s History and Culture”, Game Rm
This wonderful new series “dives into a rich, visual history of the United States”, as told
by the Smithsonian’s one-of-a-kind collection of iconic, symbolic American artifacts.
EXERCISE & WELLNESS CLASSES
9:30 Monday and Friday – Stretch & Balance Exercise
9:30 Wednesday – Moving with Shakiri
3:00 Tuesday – Afternoon Exercise with Mae
2:30 Thursday – Tai Chi with Chuck Malone
HEARING AID ASSISTANCE CLINIC
2nd Tuesday, 9 -10 a.m. Free battery replacement & cleaning! January 13.
KOFFEE KLATCH – Every day at 10:00 a.m., Dining Room
MOVIE SHOWTIMES – Saturdays & Sundays 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
SEATED MASSAGE – “Every body needs to be kneaded!” Sign-up at front Desk, January 8 and 22
TECHNOLOGY CLINIC - Volunteers help with cell phones/computers. Sign up for January 17
VESPERS SERVICE – Sundays at 4:00 p.m., Garden Room
Non-denominational Worship Services by visiting religious leaders
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Administrative Office Staff:
Monica Peralta
Tristin Benjamin
Executive Director
Director of Resident Services
Ben Kumar
Scott Okamoto
Trudy Taliaferro
Business Services Manager
Driver
Sales Counselor
Mae Denman
Receptionist
Welcome to our newest neighbors…
Margaret L
Phillip & Eleanor S
You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Make A Difference!
Sometimes the smallest gifts can make the most meaningful impact and the simplest acts of kindness can be
life-changing for both the recipient and the giver.
Everyday people like you and me can improve a person’s life or the community we live in. A great book
called, How to Be an EVERYDAY Philanthropist: 330 Ways To Make A Difference In Your Home, Community,
and World At No Cost provides a myriad of ways to get your feet wet in making a difference. Here are a
few ideas for getting started:
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Have an old pair of sneakers? Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program will recycle into safe playground
surfaces.
Make a senior’s day by picking up the telephone to say hi.
Smile at people you pass by.
Knit a cap for a pre-mature baby.
Offer a free hug.
Being a philanthropist is easy, it feels good, and best of all it’s contagious. So what are you waiting for,
start today. To learn more about Eskaton Foundation, please contact
Kim Rhinehelder at 916/334-0810 or visit us on line at www.eskaton.org/donations.
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Highlights of January
Educational Ev ents
Continuing Education DVD Series - “Ex periencing America: A Smithsonian Tour
Through Our Country’s History & Culture ” - January 6 through June 16, 10:45 a.m.
Meditation and More – January 12, 1:30 p.m.
Storyteller’s Guild - January 17, 2:00 p.m.
Cyber Seniors: A Documentary (Comedy) –January 19, 2:00 p.m.
Social Media and How to Use It – January 26, 2:00 p.m.
Festiv e Ev ents, Trips & Dining
Trader Joe’s Trip - January 7, 1:30 p.m. return by 3:30
Out to Lunch at the Riverside Clubhouse - January 8, 11:30
Monroe Brunch! - January 11, 9:30 ‘til 11:00 a.m.
Trip to Thunder Valley Casino - January 14, Van departs at 11:00 a.m.
Cocktails – Lounge and Fountain Room - January 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Out to lunch at Frank Fats - January 19, 11:30 a.m.
California Automobile Museum - January 21, van leaves at 2:00 p.m.
Out to Shop at Sprouts/Land Park Pharmacy - January 21, van leaves at 1:30 p.m.
Mama Mia Italian Dinner - January 23, One seating 5:00.
Tour of Capitol Building - January 28, 1:30 van leaves
Music, Performances, Arts & Crafts
Make Greeting Cards with Mae Mori - January 5, 1:00 p.m.
Paint & Sip Art Workshop - January 12, 3:30 p.m.
The Pine Nuts! Concert January 16, 1:00 p.m.
Make Found Poetry Collages with Helen - January 27, 1:00 p.m.
Westminster Concerts at Noon
Every Wednesday – Sign up in Advance, Van departure at 11:15 a.m.
Jan 7- Carley Neil-Van – Soprano, Robert Vann – Tenor, James Gentry – Baritone
Jan 14 - Violinist Dagenais Smiley and Friends
Jan 21 - Cathedral Organist Rex Rallanka and Friends
Jan 28 - Guitarist Gabe Becker and Friends
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Activities of January
Happy New Year!
1•THURSDAY
Administrative Office Closed, no van rides.
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Broadway Sacramento, “Dirty Dancing”
For those who pre-purchased tickets. Van departs 1:00 p.m.
2•FRIDAY
Van to Raley’s and Errand Day North, Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Bridge Group - 10:30 a.m., Fountain Room
3•SATURDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Movie – 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
4•SUNDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Catholic Eucharist Service –11:00 a.m., 4th Floor Lounge
Movie – 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Vespers – 4:00 p.m., Dave & Tapi Hedger, Rick & Mary Tinsley (Baptist
Outreach), Garden Room
World Travelers Club – 6:00 p.m., Garden Room
Wintertime Fun & Games!
If you are interested in:
a scrabble tournament,
a jeopardy tournament,
or karaoke singing!
Sign up at the front desk!
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5•MONDAY
Van to Doctors – East Sac & Arden – Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae - 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Make Greeting Cards with Mae Mori – Mae brings supplies and takes
orders for materials! See one card model at the front desk. 1:003:00 p.m., Garden Room
6•TUESDAY
Van to Doctors – South & Midtown, Errand Day South - Sign up in advance
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Hole in One -Putting Contest (weather permitting!)
10:00 a.m., Sign up in advance
New Continuing Education Series Begins!– ”Experiencing America:
A Smithsonian Tour”, 10:45 a.m., Game Rm
Exercise in the Afternoon with Mae– 3:00 p.m., Garden Room
7•WEDNESDAY
Van to Raley’s – 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Shakiri– 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Carley Neil-Vann - Soprano, Robert Vann - Tenor, James Gentry Baritone; Westminster Concert - 12:00 noon, Departure at 11:15.
Sign up in advance.
Trader Joe’s Trip - 1:30 p.m. departure, return by 3:30 p.m.
Sign up at the front desk
Bingo - 7:15 p.m., Game Room
8•THURSDAY
Van to Doctors – Kaiser North & Midtown - Sign up in advance
The Brain Gymnasium – 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Game Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10:00, Dining Rm
Out to Lunch at the Riverside Clubhouse – 11:30 Departure
Bookmobile (a service of the public library) - 1:00 p.m., Front Driveway
Tai Chi with Chuck –2:30-3:30 p.m., Garden Room
Mike at the Piano – 3:30-4:30 p.m., Garden Room
9•FRIDAY
Van to Raley’s and Errand Day North, Sign up in advance
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Bridge Group - 10:30 a.m., Fountain Room
10•SATURDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Movie – 1:30 and 7:15 p.m., Game Room
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11•SUNDAY
2015
Monroe Brunch! – 9:30 ‘til 11:00 a.m. Dining Room
*Brunch takes the place of Breakfast and Lunch. *No Koffee Klatch.
Catholic Eucharist Service –11:00 a.m., 4th Floor Lounge
Movie – 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Vespers – 4:00 p.m., Rev. John Stevens (Presbyterian), Garden Room
12•MONDAY
Van to Doctors – East Sac & Arden– Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Rm
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Meditation and More – This session consists of three parts: physical
relaxation practices, group discussion and simple meditations. Come
try it! 1:30 p.m., Garden Rm
Paint and Sip – Learn new techniques from Patris while sipping wine for
inspired art! Theme: Winter Wonderland using watercolor pencils.
Beginners Encouraged! 3:30-4:30 p.m., Garden Rm
13•TUESDAY
Van to Doctors – South & Midtown, Errand Day - Sign up in advance
Hearing Aid Clinic – 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Game Room
Free tuning, cleaning & battery replacement by AVALON
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Continuing Education Series – 10:45 a.m., Game Rm
“Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour”
RESIDENT ASSOCIATION MEETING (monthly) – 1:15 p.m. Garden Room
Exercise in the Afternoon w/Mae– 3:00 p.m., Garden Room
14•WEDNESDAY Van to Raley’s – 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Sign up in advance
Exercise w/Shakiri – 9:30 a.m., Garden Rm
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Trip to Thunder Valley Casino, Van departs at 11:00 a.m,
return by 4:30, Sign up at the front desk.
Harmonica Concert by Resident Sol Siegel, 11:30 a.m., Garden Room
Violinist Dagenais Smiley and Friends - Westminster Concert, 12:00
noon, Departure 11:15 a.m., Sign up in advance
Parkinson’s Dance Therapy, 1:00 p.m., Garden Room
Birthday Celebration at Dinner for January Birthdays!
Bingo - 7:15 p.m., Game Room
15•THURSDAY
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Van to Doctors – Kaiser North & Midtown - Sign up in advance
The Brain Gymnasium – 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10:00, Dining Rm
Tai Chi with Chuck – 2:30-3:30 p.m., Garden Room
Mike at the Piano – 3:30-4:30 p.m., Garden Room
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16•FRIDAY
Van to Raley’s and Errand Day North, Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
The Pine Nuts! Enjoy country/blue grass music! 1:00 p.m., Garden Room
Bridge Group - 10:30 a.m., Fountain Room
Cocktail Hour - 3:30-4:30 p.m., Fountain Dining Room
17•SATURDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Technology Clinic – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Sign up in advance.
Movie – 1:30 and 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Sacramento Storyteller’s Guild -- 2:00 p.m., Garden Room
18•SUNDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Catholic Eucharist Service –11:00 a.m., 4th Floor Lounge
Movie – 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Vespers – 4:00 p.m., Lutheran Pastor, Garden Room
19•MONDAY
Van to Doctors – East Sac & Arden– Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Out to Lunch at Frank Fats, 11:30 a.m. Van Departs return at 1:00 p.m.,
Sign up in advance.
Cyber Seniors: A Documentary Film (Comedy), 2:00 p.m., Garden
Room
20•TUESDAY
Van to Doctors – South & Midtown, Errand Day South
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Hole in One -Putting Contest (weather permitting) - 10:00 a.m.
Continuing Education Series - 10:45 a.m., Game Room
“Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour”
Exercise in the Afternoon w/Mae– 3:00 p.m., Garden Room
21•WEDNESDAY Van to Raley’s – 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Sign up in advance
Exercise with Shakiri -- 9:30 a.m., Garden Rm
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Cathedral Organist Rex Rallanka and Friends - Westminster Concert,
12:00 noon, Departure 11:15 a.m., Sign up in advance
Parkinson’s Dance Therapy, 1:00 p.m., Garden Room
Out to Shop at Sprouts/Land Park Pharmacy, van leaves at 1:30 p.m.
with pick-up at 3:00 p.m. Sign up in advance.
California Automobile Museum, van leaves at 2:00 p.m. with pick up at
3:30 p.m. Sign up in advance.
Bingo - 7:15 p.m., Garden Room
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23•FRIDAY
24•SATURDAY
25•SUNDAY
26•MONDAY
27•TUESDAY
2015
Van to Doctors – Kaiser North & Midtown - Sign up in advance
The Brain Gymnasium – 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10:00, Dining Rm
Tai Chi with Chuck – 2:30-3:30 p.m., Garden Room
Mike at the Piano – 3:30-4:30 p.m., Garden Room
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Mama Mia Italian Dinner – Enjoy this Italian inspired dinner
accompanied by Italian accordion music! One seating 5:00.
Reservations requested.
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Movie – 1:30 and 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Catholic Eucharist Service –11:00 a.m., 4th Floor Lounge
Movie – 1:30 & 7:15 p.m., Game Room
Vespers – 4:00 p.m., Rosemary Braxton and Jim Colgan (Episcopal)
Van to Doctors – East Sac & Arden– Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Social Media - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? - Understand what social
media is all about with Eskaton’s Lola Rain, 2:00 p.m., Garden Rm
Van to Doctors – South & Midtown, Errand Day South
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Continuing Education Series - 10:45 a.m., Game Room
“Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour”
Crafts with Helen – Make Found Poetry Collages! Everyone is an
artist! 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Garden Room
Exercise in the Afternoon w/Mae– 3:00 p.m., Garden Room
28•WEDNESDAY Van to Raley’s – 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. - Sign up in advance
Exercise with Shakiri -- 9:30 a.m., Garden Rm
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10 a.m., Dining Rm
Harmonica Concert by Resident Sol Siegel -- 11:30 p.m., Garden Rm
Guitarist Gabe Becker and Friends - Westminster Concert, 12:00 noon,
Departure 11:15 a.m., Sign up in advance
Parkinson’s Dance Therapy, 1:00 p.m., Garden Room
Blood Pressure Clinic – 1:00 p.m. with Rite Aid, Game Room
Tour of the Downtown Capitol Building -1:30 p.m. van departure,
return by 3:30. Sign up at front desk, SPACE IS LIMITED
Bingo - 7:15 p.m., Game Room
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29•THURSDAY
Van to Doctors – Kaiser North & Midtown - Sign up in advance
The Brain Gymnasium – 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Game Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10:00, Dining Rm
Tai Chi with Chuck –2:30-3:30 p.m., Garden Room
Mike at the Piano – 3:30-4:30 p.m., Garden Room
30•FRIDAY
Van to Raley’s and Errand Day North, Sign up in advance
Stretch & Balance Exercise w/Mae – 9:30 a.m., Garden Room
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Bridge Group - 10:30 a.m., Fountain Room
Broadway Sacramento, Joseph Amazing Dreamcoat – For those who
purchased tickets the van leaves at 1:00 p.m.
31•SATURDAY
Koffee Klatch – All are welcome to enjoy a cup-of-joe! 10a.m., Dining Rm
Movie – 1:30 and 7:15 p.m., Game Room
February Events:
Happiness Day – Friday, February 6, 2:00 p.m.
Valentine’s Day Dinner – Saturday, February 14
Mardi Gras Dinner – Tuesday, February 17
Lunar New Year Dinner – Thursday, February 19,
And more….
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