1. health and fitness

On Campus at Spring Mill
The Perks of Being
a Social Senior
Did you know that
having a variety
of positive social
interactions not
only increases your
emotional wellbeing,
but can also contribute
to your physical
wellness? That’s because
social interaction can
boost self-esteem, which
gives you a more positive
outlook on life. Doctors
have found that people
who have a positive outlook
on life tend to fight diseases
better than people who don’t.
The bottom line? Meaningful
interactions with others enhance
your quality of life (and maybe
even add years to it), making
you feel better and giving you
a reason to rise and shine each
day. Take advantage “of these
many opportunities to enjoy
the company of others.
101 West 87th Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219.756.0744
Fax: 219.756.0745
www.springmillhc.com
February 2015
Being Social in
Your Community
There’s nothing more enjoyable
than meeting new people.
Find those in your community
with whom you share a special
interest, and get social!
Join a Community Group –
Quilting circles, book clubs,
fishing trips etc. Look for
opportunities and more in your
community to make new and
lasting connections.
Volunteer – You have so many
skills to offer. What better way
to use them than to contribute
to a charity of your choice?
You can find all kinds of
organizations to support either
online or in your community.
Do you have a green thumb?
Help plan a community garden.
Do you have the fastest needles
in east? Grab some friends and
knit hats for cancer patients.
There’s so much you can
accomplish when you work
together as a community.
Social Gatherings on Campus
We offer many opportunities
for you to mix and mingle on
campus. Here are a few activities
to look for when you want to
make campus connections.
Happy Hour – Gather with
friends, family members and
staff every Friday afternoon
to enjoy great snacks and even
better company.
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Activity Events
Regardless of whether the
Groundhog sees his shadow or not
the Month of February will be a
time to party!! We’ll be celebrating Mardi Gras with a fun themed
happy hour so don’t miss the fun!!
Our Life Enrichment Department
has also planned a Valentine’s Day
that will be sure to have everyone
feeling the love!! February 26th,
The Wizard of Oz quarterly theme
dinner is scheduled specifically for
our residents for them to enjoy a
fun-filled evening complete with
all the wonders of a fantasy place
far from home, all they have to do
is follow the yellow brick road!
Hello my
Friends,
The excitement of month number
two of this fabulous new year is underway here at our beautiful facility.
With Valentines Day being just
around the corner I encourage
each of you to show family and
friends just how much you care
about them through random acts
of kindness and love.
I will end with a brief yet empowering quote from the great Robert
Heinlein: “Love is the condition
in which the happiness of another
person is essential to your own.”
-Robert Heinlein
Thank you all for being wonderful,
Goran Prentoski, RN
Executive Director
Musical Fun!
Dancin the Night Away!
Are you new to Spring Mill?
Please come to the Wellness
Center with to meet our Life
Enrichment team members and
we will be happy to explain our
Calendar of events and what
holiday fun we have in store!
Volunteer News
Give the gift of time, show your
loved one how much they mean to
you by participating in any of our
weekly acitivities or outings, sometimes a resident needs the comfort
of a familiar face to break out of
their shell and try something new!
Please help them make new friends,
see Life Enrichment for details!
JT Plays for the ladies!
Our New Years
Celebration!!
Adamski 2015 Celebration
New Year’s Party
Celebrate Good Times!
The Francises on New Year’s Eve
Van enjoys the fun!
Varilla enjoys hre sparkling juice!
Cookie Craze!
Did You Know...?
Happy Hour is weekly at 3:30 in
the Wellness Center and at our
Legacy Building same time with
LIVE entertainment don’t miss
out on this fun family time!
Living Arts
Residents explore the art of
making soaps and lip balms for
themselves or for that special
someone for Valentine’s Day
‘Social Senior’
Family Night – Offered
quarterly, this is the perfect
opportunity to get to know
others in our community. Enjoy
food, fun and entertainment
with other residents, staff
and family members.
101 West 87th Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219.756.0744
Fax: 219.756.0745
www.springmillhc.com
Sunday Brunch – Share a special
meal with your loved ones when
you invite them to join you for
our monthly Sunday Brunch.
A Trilogy Health Services Community
A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of Spring Mill Health Campus
Goran Prentoski
Executive Director
Monti Montgomery
Administrator
Ashlie Ferry
Director of Health Services
Dawn Laino
Assisted Living Unit Manager
Nikia Bradley-Sykes
Legacy Neighborhood Director
Ericka Dinwiddie
Director of Social Services
Dwanye Bell
Director of Dietary Services
Monica Lacy
Business Office Manager
Al Flores
Director of Therapy
Samentha Spates
Director of Environmental Services
Johnathon Gregory
Director of Plant Operations
Sabrina Mathis
Life Enrichment Director
We strive to provide the best
customer service and quality
care for our residents. Our
Department Leaders are here to
solve any concerns you may have.
In the event that you need further
assistance with any unresolved
concerns, we encourage you to
call the Divisional Vice President
or our Compliance Line.
Tina Strimbu, Divisional Vice
President: 219-309-0745 or
[email protected]
Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,
ext. 2800; or [email protected]
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Vitality – Join fellow residents
for an exercise class, a wellness
seminar or even a walking
club. Vitality activities are
offered at least three times
and week, and there’s no better
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way to make friends than
sweating it out together.
Just the Guys – Grab your
buddies and enjoy the many
manly activities offered just for
you. We offer men’s breakfast
clubs, poker nights, model train
building and even male bonding
road trips.
Inspirations – Come together
in fellowship when you attend
our weekly worship service.
This is the perfect opportunity
to grow closer to those around
you through Bible study, hymn
singing, devotions and more.
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