1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
WEXFORD FITNESS
Fitness is important to your well-being.
Please come and try a new exercise class
if you haven’t already! All of our exercise
classes are located on the first floor in the
Activity Room. Challenge yourself to try
something new!
Senior Yoga With Randi - This senior yoga is
a perfect opportunity to stretch out sore
muscles and relax. Come try out Senior
Yoga on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Randi
focuses on slow moving, chair, and wallassisted movements, with an emphasis
on deep breathing and slow, simple, safe,
yoga-like moves.
Brain & Balance with Wendy - Join us every
Monday at 10:00 a.m. for Brain and
Balance. This is a unique combination
of exercises designed to help you work
through mental problems that will stimulate
your brain and improve brain function
combined with physical movements that
will increase your balance and strength for
everyday activities!
Balance & Mobility with Patty - Increase
your mobility and flexibility, enhance
your balance and gain strength in this
class designed specifically for seniors on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Video Exercise - Another great way to exercise
is by watching a video that is shown on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
at The Wexford. It is a 30 minute DVD that
has a combination of sitting and standing
exercises. Please refer to your calendar
about the times. Come try it out and do
what you can!
Walking Group - What a great way to start
your day! You can take a walk with your
neighbors. Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 9:00 a.m. the walking group
meets in the West Side Dining Room and
begins their walk around the 2nd floor.
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The Wexford
WEXFORD IMPUT MEETINGS
Kitchen Observation Experience
Have you ever wondered how the kitchen
staff serves over 1000 meals a week? Do
you know how big our kitchen is? If you want
answers to some of these questions sign up
for our Kitchen Observation Experience!
Activity Input Meeting
The year 2015 is here! Chelsea needs
your help in creating the best activities yet!
Please join her at the monthly activity input
meeting in the Activity Room at 11:15
a.m. on Tuesday, February 10th. What
activities do you want to continue seeing
on the calendar? What new activities can
we add to the calendar? Don’t miss out on
this opportunity to speak up for the events,
hobbies, and activities you enjoy!
Food Committee
How is your dining experience at The
Wexford? Are you craving a specific meal
that you have not seen on the menu?
Your opportunity to share comments about
your dining experience happens the third
Monday of each month. You are invited
to the Food Committee meeting held in
the Private Dining Room at 2:00 p.m.
Karen and the kitchen staff are always
present at these meetings. They welcome
your feedback on menu options, ways
to enhance the dining experience, and
requests for any dishes not currently on
the menu. This month, the meeting is
scheduled for Monday, February 16th.
New Resident Orientation
If you are a new resident at The Wexford,
join us for our New Resident Orientation
session Monday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m.
This meeting will be in the Activity Room.
The Wexford Family Meeting
This month, the meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 24th at 10:30 a.m.
The Wexford Administrative Team and
residents of The Wexford gather in the
Activity Room to share what they see
happening at The Wexford.
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Hawaiian Paradise Week
Start packing your bags and lathering on the
sunscreen because we are taking a Winter
Vacation to Hawaii! We arrive in Hawaii on
Monday, February 9th with a week full of fun
activities and events starting with our Luau
Luncheon! Remember this trip is all inclusive
unless you want to pamper yourself with a
massage or manicure! Check the schedule
below for the list of events and happenings
for the week.
Luau Luncheon
Aloha! We are starting our Hawaiian Paradise
week off with a Luau Luncheon in the Dining
Room on Monday, February 9th for our noon
meal. We will provide a Hawaiian themed
menu and drinks! The alternative menu will
also be available. Come dressed in your best
Hawaiian attire including flower printed shirts,
bright colors, sunglasses, etc.!
Musical Monday: Blue Hawaii
Make your way to the Activity Room on
Monday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. for our
evening showing of Blue Hawaii. We will be
serving Blue Hawaii drinks while you enjoy this
Elvis musical production.
Maui Bingo
Come one, come all to our Maui Bingo activity
on Tuesday, February 10th at 2:30 p.m.
in the Activity Room. It is FREE for you to
play but you will have the opportunity to win
prizes. Refreshments will be provided. You
have nothing to lose in this afternoon of fun,
games, and prizes!
Snow Cone and Popcorn Social
The staff would like you to be able to meet
and socialize with your fellow vacationers.
Make sure to join us in the Activity Room
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a snow
cone to cool you off or some popcorn to
snack on! This relaxing event takes
place on Wednesday, February 11th.
Please sign up in the activity book.
Pamper
Yourself
• Don’t forget to treat yourself on this
vacation and get a massage on
Wednesday, February 11th between 2:00
p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You can check pricing
and sign up at the front desk.
• Ladies before your vacation ends, spoil
yourself by getting a spa manicure!
Christine is available on Friday, February
13th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please
see the front desk for time availability
and pricing.
Hawaiian Pictionary
Join Chelsea in the Activity Room on
Thursday, February 12th at 9:00 a.m. for
Pictionary! All of the items will be Hawaiian/
vacation themed. You have the opportunity to
draw or you can guess what other residents
have drawn.
Island Crafts with Joyce
Let’s get crafty! Do you want to create a
souvenir to take home from your vacation?
Join Joyce in the Town Hall to work on a
Hawaiian themed craft! There is no charge,
it is all FREE! If you have never been to craft
class that is okay! Please join us on Thursday,
February 12th at 10:00 a.m.
Hawaiian Sing-A-Long
Entertainer Lynn Devlin is leading a Luau style
sing-along in the Town Hall. The event starts
at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th.
Refreshments and drinks will be provided by your
bartender, Chelsea. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Valentine Beach Party
As our vacation comes to a close on Friday,
February 13th please join the other guests
at our Valentine-themed beach party. Please
wear red, pink, white or Hawaiian clothing.
At this party we have the honor of meeting
Miss Loveland Ellen Colpitts at 2:00 p.m.
Immediately proceeding, you have an
opportunity to enjoy drinks and refreshments
while you cheer on the staff as they entertain
you with relay races and more! Hope to see
you all in the Town Hall!
1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
RESIDENT AND STAFF CELEBRATIONS
Birthday Party with Rick Weingarten
Each month, we honor those who have a
birthday with a special party. Join us on
Thursday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m.,
for this month’s birthday bash.
The entertainment will be provided by Rick
Weingarten, a vibraphone player!
Please join us in the Town Hall!
February Birthdays
Jean Duetsch 08
Kathy Scott
10
Betty Oister
12
Pearl Wahler 15
Lila Dykes
17
Gus Eykholt
20
Ken Knight
20
Elsie Scholer 22
Annabelle Dunning
Anne Clawson
Staff Birthdays
Karen Cummings
Maranda Fulp
Sarah Cobb
Carol Genser
Donna Williams
www.columbinehealth.com
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside
The Wexford and stretch your legs? Chelsea
has planned some exciting trips and they
would be much more fun if you join her!
If you see trips you would like to attend
please sign-up in the activity book. Chelsea
needs your name 48 hours prior to leaving
The Wexford. We need a minimum of 5
people per trip, unless otherwise stated.
Please be courteous and call if you cannot
attend an excursion. We would like to
be able to offer those on the wait list an
opportunity to replace you if you are unable
to go. The day of the scheduled event
please meet in the lobby 10 minutes prior
to departure time!
Shopping at ARC & Hobby Lobby
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The Wexford Administrative Team
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Karen Cummings - Manager
Sarah Cobb - Office Manager
Jason Maddox - Dietary Manager
Chelsea Ebert - Activity Director
Melissa Caldwell - Housekeeping Supervisor
Jim Krening - Maintenance Supervisor
It’s Senior Day at ARC meaning you get an
extra 50% off most items in the store.
At ARC there are a plethora of second hand
items to look through including clothes,
knick knacks, books, purses, games etc.
If you are looking for craft items, sewing
supplies or decorations this is the spot for
you! Join Chelsea on Tuesday, February
10th at 9:30 a.m.
Loveland Concert Band: Winter Concert
The Loveland Concert Band, directed by
Scott Schlup, and the cast of "Crazy for You"
will perform a Winter Concert on Sunday,
February 15th celebrating the music of
George Gershwin. This concert is FREE but
also includes their annual scholarship raffle
for prizes, where they raise money to provide
scholarships to four seniors in the Thompson
Valley School District. This is a great chance
to be entertained with some great music and
win a prize, such as a restaurant certificate,
tickets to the theater, or a certificate for
shopping at the mall. In presenting the Annual
Scholarship Raffle at this concert at least 15
prizes will be available. Tickets ($2 each, 6
for $10, 13 for $20) are available from band
members and at the concert. The van leaves
at 6:20 p.m. for Mountain View High School.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
S y S T E M S
Milk & Cookies with Jennifer & Ashley
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Fireside Chat
We will be sitting in the Fireside Room every
We have 2 new interns at The Wexford!
other Thursday drinking coffee and mingling
Please join us to help introduce them and get
with one another. Please join Chelsea at 9:00
to know a little bit about each of them! We will
a.m. on Thursday, February 5th and 19th.
have milk & cookies in the Activity Room on
Monday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Cruisin’ Canvas Painting Party
On Thursday, February 26th Tami Showers,
Needles Group
artist and owner of The Cruisin’ Canvas,
The Needles Group needs you! Are you looking
is bringing her art studio to The Wexford.
for an exciting indoor activity during the winter
Join Tami for an interactive art class, where
months? Needles Group might just be for
she will walk you step by step through your
you! They need help stuffing teddy bears
own painting. Tami will provide the paint,
that are taken to McKee Medical Center and
supplies, canvas, and instructions. We will
distributed to children. If you are reading this
serve refreshments for you to enjoy during the
sentence come to Chelsea’s office to claim
class. The class will cost each participant
your prize. Please join Jane and Deb on the 1st
$15.00. This cost is for the supplies and
and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1:30
instruction, and at the end of the class you
p.m. in the Private Dining Room.
will have your own 8’’ X 10’’ painting to
take home with you. Please sign up in the
Learn about Eyecare Associates
activity book as soon as possible. The last
A doctor from Eyecare Associates is
day to sign-up for the class will be Monday,
presenting information on the services they
February 23rd. The class will take place in
will be able to provide to residents at The
the Activity Room and begin at 2:30 p.m.
Wexford! How great would it be to not have to
leave The Wexford for an eye health exam?
Come to the Activity Room at 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 5th for a presentation
and a question and answer session!
Friday Night Movies
We are taking a break from the Downton
Abbey Series this month and starting a series
called Experiencing America. Many of you
wrote suggestions about more historical
programs and presentations in your activity
survey and this is one way we can start to
learn more about our country! Come to the
Activity Room at 7:00 p.m. on Friday nights.
See the calendar for the specific programs.
Mountain Man Candy:
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company
distributes treats to The Wexford every other
Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15
p.m. in the West Side Dining Room.
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Walker Clinic
Come to the Town Hall on Thursday, February
26th at 1:30 p.m. for a walker check up!
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Computer Help with Gary Roerig
Do you need help learning about
computers? Gary provides FREE help
with basic computer skills, email, internet
use, Word Processing/spreadsheets,
iPad/Tablet use, etc. He would also be
happy to provide advice and help you
research buying new equipment for the
best price. He is available one Monday
every month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
for increments of 45 minutes. Please sign
up in the activity book! He will be here
on Monday, January 5th and Thursday,
January 22nd. All he asks is that you
have a list of things written down that you
would like to work on when he comes.
Van Service Reminder:
We wanted to remind you that Columbine
Health Systems now offers our residents
Columbine emergency van service back to
The Wexford from the hospital from 6:00
pm until midnight. If you are taken to
the hospital by ambulance and “released”
anytime after 6 p.m., we can still provide
a way home if your family is unable to do
so. The cost for the return trip is $250.
That’s a big savings from a normal nonemergent ambulance charge of $700
- $1,000. Please stop by the desk or
give us a call if you would like any more
information about this service.
Loveland Public Library
Are you looking for a warm activity to
do during the winter? Contact Dixie
Huff, a librarian, at The Loveland Public
Library. They are able to offer a free
Home Delivery Service for residents of
The Wexford. They have regular-print,
large-print, books on CD, cassette-tape
books, videos, and other library materials.
Please contact Dixie at 962-2592 for
more information. You can also send a
request for materials to Loveland Public
Library at 300 N. Adams, Loveland CO
80537, Attn: Home Delivery Services.
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THE WEXFORD SALON Are you looking for a
great hairstylist? Well you are in the right
place. The Beauty Salon and Barbershop
has three wonderful stylists; Brigitte,
Robin, and Amy, who provide services
for men and women of The Wexford and
people from the community. You can find
these lovely ladies on the first floor across
from the Activity Director’s office. Please
call 593-9165, or stop by to make your
appointment with one of our stylists.
THE WEXFORD SPECIAL FEATURES
Announcements:
• Please note: If you use Bloom laundry
service you must be signed up by the
Monday preceding the Tuesday of
service.
• Our Hawaiian Paradise week is Monday,
February 9th to Friday, February 13th.
Please note the activity changes on
your calendar.
• Game Afternoons! From the feedback
Chelsea received we will now be having
game afternoons starting at 4:00 p.m.
instead of game nights after dinner.
Ask a friend to join you on either
Sundays or Fridays. Please see the
calendar for the games.
SUPER BOWL PARTY
The National Football
League's Super Bowl
will take place on
Sunday, February 1st.
It will be the NFL's
49th annual Super
Bowl with the Seattle
Seahawks against the
New England Patriots at the University of
Phoenix Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for
4:30 p.m. The game will be shown on the
big screen in the Town Hall. Snacks and
refreshments will be provided.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
S y S T E M S
Travelogue Film:
“Lure & Lore
Deserts” by
Sandy Mortimer
Deserts are like
people. Each is
unique with its
own look, feel, and past. In the Deserts of 3
middle eastern Countries – Egypt, Israel and
Jordan – are stories we hold sacred. While
millions of tourists visit the well - known
locations, the lore and legends of
the little known sites are still surprising
stories waiting to be explored. Sign up
for this travelogue film at 6:20 p.m. on
Saturday, February 21st located at
Thompson Valley High School.
Dollar Tree
At the Dollar Tree everything is $1. Do you
need anniversary, birthday, thank you,
congratulations, holiday cards etc? They
also carry batteries, hand towels, candies,
medicine, and much more! Sign up in the
activity book to save your seat on the van
for 9:00 am on Thursday, February 26th.
Red Rubies to Backbone Grill
Please sign up in the activity book for our
Red Rubies outing to the Backbone Grill
on Saturday, February 28th at 11:45
a.m. This restaurant has a wide variety of
food such as fish tacos, salads, burgers,
chicken, etc. See the activity book for a
printed menu.
SERVICES AT THE WEXFORD
Hearing Rehab Center
Do your hearing aids
need an adjustment?
Do you need the wax
cleaned out of your ears? Linda, from the
Hearing Rehab Center, is here to help you!
These 15 minute appointments are available
at The Wexford on the 2nd Wednesday
of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. please sign up in the activity book. All
appointments will be in Room 429.
www.columbinehealth.com
Massage Therapist Tom Honn
Are you experiencing more aches and pains
during this cold winter? Sign up to get a
chair or table massage with Tom right here
at The Wexford. Tom is available for chair
massages and table massages on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of every month from
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can sign up at
the front desk. A 15 minute chair massage
is $15 and a 60 minute table massage
is $50. Please see Chelsea with any
questions or concerns.
Manicurist at The Wexford
Manicurist, Christine Vincent, is here to
take care of your nails! She is available to
do a cut and file, a regular manicure, or OPI
gel nails. Each of these services offered
can include cutting, buffing, cuticle care,
exfoliation, and a massage. Christine will be
available at The Wexford every other Friday.
She will be here from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
in Room 429. Please see the front desk for
pricing and to make an appointment.
Bloom Laundry
Are you tired of doing laundry? The
Wexford has brought in Bloom at Home,
Columbines’ non-medical home care, on
Tuesdays starting at 1:00 p.m. to do your
laundry! They will pick up and drop off
your laundry at your apartment. If you are
reading this newsletter please see Chelsea
you have earned a prize. All laundry is
completed in The Wexford laundry rooms
and it is a same day service. They wash,
dry, fold or even hang up your laundry on
hangers! First load is $10.00 and any
additional loads after that is $5.00. Please
sign up in the activity book for a time slot.
Footcare Clinic
The Wexford brings in a professional
foot care specialist, Stephanie Egbert, a
nurse. She is available to pamper your
feet in Room 429 with sensational foot
care. Stefanie provides a whirlpool bath,
massage, and the chance to get your
toenails trimmed and filed. These are by
appointment only. Please go to the front
desk to sign up. Each appointment is $25
and can be paid directly to Stephanie.
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Computer Help with Gary Roerig
Do you need help learning about
computers? Gary provides FREE help
with basic computer skills, email, internet
use, Word Processing/spreadsheets,
iPad/Tablet use, etc. He would also be
happy to provide advice and help you
research buying new equipment for the
best price. He is available one Monday
every month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
for increments of 45 minutes. Please sign
up in the activity book! He will be here
on Monday, January 5th and Thursday,
January 22nd. All he asks is that you
have a list of things written down that you
would like to work on when he comes.
Van Service Reminder:
We wanted to remind you that Columbine
Health Systems now offers our residents
Columbine emergency van service back to
The Wexford from the hospital from 6:00
pm until midnight. If you are taken to
the hospital by ambulance and “released”
anytime after 6 p.m., we can still provide
a way home if your family is unable to do
so. The cost for the return trip is $250.
That’s a big savings from a normal nonemergent ambulance charge of $700
- $1,000. Please stop by the desk or
give us a call if you would like any more
information about this service.
Loveland Public Library
Are you looking for a warm activity to
do during the winter? Contact Dixie
Huff, a librarian, at The Loveland Public
Library. They are able to offer a free
Home Delivery Service for residents of
The Wexford. They have regular-print,
large-print, books on CD, cassette-tape
books, videos, and other library materials.
Please contact Dixie at 962-2592 for
more information. You can also send a
request for materials to Loveland Public
Library at 300 N. Adams, Loveland CO
80537, Attn: Home Delivery Services.
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THE WEXFORD SALON Are you looking for a
great hairstylist? Well you are in the right
place. The Beauty Salon and Barbershop
has three wonderful stylists; Brigitte,
Robin, and Amy, who provide services
for men and women of The Wexford and
people from the community. You can find
these lovely ladies on the first floor across
from the Activity Director’s office. Please
call 593-9165, or stop by to make your
appointment with one of our stylists.
THE WEXFORD SPECIAL FEATURES
Announcements:
• Please note: If you use Bloom laundry
service you must be signed up by the
Monday preceding the Tuesday of
service.
• Our Hawaiian Paradise week is Monday,
February 9th to Friday, February 13th.
Please note the activity changes on
your calendar.
• Game Afternoons! From the feedback
Chelsea received we will now be having
game afternoons starting at 4:00 p.m.
instead of game nights after dinner.
Ask a friend to join you on either
Sundays or Fridays. Please see the
calendar for the games.
SUPER BOWL PARTY
The National Football
League's Super Bowl
will take place on
Sunday, February 1st.
It will be the NFL's
49th annual Super
Bowl with the Seattle
Seahawks against the
New England Patriots at the University of
Phoenix Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for
4:30 p.m. The game will be shown on the
big screen in the Town Hall. Snacks and
refreshments will be provided.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
S y S T E M S
Travelogue Film:
“Lure & Lore
Deserts” by
Sandy Mortimer
Deserts are like
people. Each is
unique with its
own look, feel, and past. In the Deserts of 3
middle eastern Countries – Egypt, Israel and
Jordan – are stories we hold sacred. While
millions of tourists visit the well - known
locations, the lore and legends of
the little known sites are still surprising
stories waiting to be explored. Sign up
for this travelogue film at 6:20 p.m. on
Saturday, February 21st located at
Thompson Valley High School.
Dollar Tree
At the Dollar Tree everything is $1. Do you
need anniversary, birthday, thank you,
congratulations, holiday cards etc? They
also carry batteries, hand towels, candies,
medicine, and much more! Sign up in the
activity book to save your seat on the van
for 9:00 am on Thursday, February 26th.
Red Rubies to Backbone Grill
Please sign up in the activity book for our
Red Rubies outing to the Backbone Grill
on Saturday, February 28th at 11:45
a.m. This restaurant has a wide variety of
food such as fish tacos, salads, burgers,
chicken, etc. See the activity book for a
printed menu.
SERVICES AT THE WEXFORD
Hearing Rehab Center
Do your hearing aids
need an adjustment?
Do you need the wax
cleaned out of your ears? Linda, from the
Hearing Rehab Center, is here to help you!
These 15 minute appointments are available
at The Wexford on the 2nd Wednesday
of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. please sign up in the activity book. All
appointments will be in Room 429.
www.columbinehealth.com
Massage Therapist Tom Honn
Are you experiencing more aches and pains
during this cold winter? Sign up to get a
chair or table massage with Tom right here
at The Wexford. Tom is available for chair
massages and table massages on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of every month from
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can sign up at
the front desk. A 15 minute chair massage
is $15 and a 60 minute table massage
is $50. Please see Chelsea with any
questions or concerns.
Manicurist at The Wexford
Manicurist, Christine Vincent, is here to
take care of your nails! She is available to
do a cut and file, a regular manicure, or OPI
gel nails. Each of these services offered
can include cutting, buffing, cuticle care,
exfoliation, and a massage. Christine will be
available at The Wexford every other Friday.
She will be here from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
in Room 429. Please see the front desk for
pricing and to make an appointment.
Bloom Laundry
Are you tired of doing laundry? The
Wexford has brought in Bloom at Home,
Columbines’ non-medical home care, on
Tuesdays starting at 1:00 p.m. to do your
laundry! They will pick up and drop off
your laundry at your apartment. If you are
reading this newsletter please see Chelsea
you have earned a prize. All laundry is
completed in The Wexford laundry rooms
and it is a same day service. They wash,
dry, fold or even hang up your laundry on
hangers! First load is $10.00 and any
additional loads after that is $5.00. Please
sign up in the activity book for a time slot.
Footcare Clinic
The Wexford brings in a professional
foot care specialist, Stephanie Egbert, a
nurse. She is available to pamper your
feet in Room 429 with sensational foot
care. Stefanie provides a whirlpool bath,
massage, and the chance to get your
toenails trimmed and filed. These are by
appointment only. Please go to the front
desk to sign up. Each appointment is $25
and can be paid directly to Stephanie.
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
RESIDENT AND STAFF CELEBRATIONS
Birthday Party with Rick Weingarten
Each month, we honor those who have a
birthday with a special party. Join us on
Thursday, February 19th at 2:00 p.m.,
for this month’s birthday bash.
The entertainment will be provided by Rick
Weingarten, a vibraphone player!
Please join us in the Town Hall!
February Birthdays
Jean Duetsch 08
Kathy Scott
10
Betty Oister
12
Pearl Wahler 15
Lila Dykes
17
Gus Eykholt
20
Ken Knight
20
Elsie Scholer 22
Annabelle Dunning
Anne Clawson
Staff Birthdays
Karen Cummings
Maranda Fulp
Sarah Cobb
Carol Genser
Donna Williams
www.columbinehealth.com
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside
The Wexford and stretch your legs? Chelsea
has planned some exciting trips and they
would be much more fun if you join her!
If you see trips you would like to attend
please sign-up in the activity book. Chelsea
needs your name 48 hours prior to leaving
The Wexford. We need a minimum of 5
people per trip, unless otherwise stated.
Please be courteous and call if you cannot
attend an excursion. We would like to
be able to offer those on the wait list an
opportunity to replace you if you are unable
to go. The day of the scheduled event
please meet in the lobby 10 minutes prior
to departure time!
Shopping at ARC & Hobby Lobby
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WEXFORD
ACTIVITY TRIPS
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Karen Cummings - Manager
Sarah Cobb - Office Manager
Jason Maddox - Dietary Manager
Chelsea Ebert - Activity Director
Melissa Caldwell - Housekeeping Supervisor
Jim Krening - Maintenance Supervisor
It’s Senior Day at ARC meaning you get an
extra 50% off most items in the store.
At ARC there are a plethora of second hand
items to look through including clothes,
knick knacks, books, purses, games etc.
If you are looking for craft items, sewing
supplies or decorations this is the spot for
you! Join Chelsea on Tuesday, February
10th at 9:30 a.m.
Loveland Concert Band: Winter Concert
The Loveland Concert Band, directed by
Scott Schlup, and the cast of "Crazy for You"
will perform a Winter Concert on Sunday,
February 15th celebrating the music of
George Gershwin. This concert is FREE but
also includes their annual scholarship raffle
for prizes, where they raise money to provide
scholarships to four seniors in the Thompson
Valley School District. This is a great chance
to be entertained with some great music and
win a prize, such as a restaurant certificate,
tickets to the theater, or a certificate for
shopping at the mall. In presenting the Annual
Scholarship Raffle at this concert at least 15
prizes will be available. Tickets ($2 each, 6
for $10, 13 for $20) are available from band
members and at the concert. The van leaves
at 6:20 p.m. for Mountain View High School.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
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Milk & Cookies with Jennifer & Ashley
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Fireside Chat
We will be sitting in the Fireside Room every
We have 2 new interns at The Wexford!
other Thursday drinking coffee and mingling
Please join us to help introduce them and get
with one another. Please join Chelsea at 9:00
to know a little bit about each of them! We will
a.m. on Thursday, February 5th and 19th.
have milk & cookies in the Activity Room on
Monday, February 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Cruisin’ Canvas Painting Party
On Thursday, February 26th Tami Showers,
Needles Group
artist and owner of The Cruisin’ Canvas,
The Needles Group needs you! Are you looking
is bringing her art studio to The Wexford.
for an exciting indoor activity during the winter
Join Tami for an interactive art class, where
months? Needles Group might just be for
she will walk you step by step through your
you! They need help stuffing teddy bears
own painting. Tami will provide the paint,
that are taken to McKee Medical Center and
supplies, canvas, and instructions. We will
distributed to children. If you are reading this
serve refreshments for you to enjoy during the
sentence come to Chelsea’s office to claim
class. The class will cost each participant
your prize. Please join Jane and Deb on the 1st
$15.00. This cost is for the supplies and
and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1:30
instruction, and at the end of the class you
p.m. in the Private Dining Room.
will have your own 8’’ X 10’’ painting to
take home with you. Please sign up in the
Learn about Eyecare Associates
activity book as soon as possible. The last
A doctor from Eyecare Associates is
day to sign-up for the class will be Monday,
presenting information on the services they
February 23rd. The class will take place in
will be able to provide to residents at The
the Activity Room and begin at 2:30 p.m.
Wexford! How great would it be to not have to
leave The Wexford for an eye health exam?
Come to the Activity Room at 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday, February 5th for a presentation
and a question and answer session!
Friday Night Movies
We are taking a break from the Downton
Abbey Series this month and starting a series
called Experiencing America. Many of you
wrote suggestions about more historical
programs and presentations in your activity
survey and this is one way we can start to
learn more about our country! Come to the
Activity Room at 7:00 p.m. on Friday nights.
See the calendar for the specific programs.
Mountain Man Candy:
Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company
distributes treats to The Wexford every other
Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:15
p.m. in the West Side Dining Room.
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Walker Clinic
Come to the Town Hall on Thursday, February
26th at 1:30 p.m. for a walker check up!
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WEXFORD FITNESS
Fitness is important to your well-being.
Please come and try a new exercise class
if you haven’t already! All of our exercise
classes are located on the first floor in the
Activity Room. Challenge yourself to try
something new!
Senior Yoga With Randi - This senior yoga is
a perfect opportunity to stretch out sore
muscles and relax. Come try out Senior
Yoga on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Randi
focuses on slow moving, chair, and wallassisted movements, with an emphasis
on deep breathing and slow, simple, safe,
yoga-like moves.
Brain & Balance with Wendy - Join us every
Monday at 10:00 a.m. for Brain and
Balance. This is a unique combination
of exercises designed to help you work
through mental problems that will stimulate
your brain and improve brain function
combined with physical movements that
will increase your balance and strength for
everyday activities!
Balance & Mobility with Patty - Increase
your mobility and flexibility, enhance
your balance and gain strength in this
class designed specifically for seniors on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Video Exercise - Another great way to exercise
is by watching a video that is shown on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
at The Wexford. It is a 30 minute DVD that
has a combination of sitting and standing
exercises. Please refer to your calendar
about the times. Come try it out and do
what you can!
Walking Group - What a great way to start
your day! You can take a walk with your
neighbors. Every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday at 9:00 a.m. the walking group
meets in the West Side Dining Room and
begins their walk around the 2nd floor.
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The Wexford
WEXFORD IMPUT MEETINGS
Kitchen Observation Experience
Have you ever wondered how the kitchen
staff serves over 1000 meals a week? Do
you know how big our kitchen is? If you want
answers to some of these questions sign up
for our Kitchen Observation Experience!
Activity Input Meeting
The year 2015 is here! Chelsea needs
your help in creating the best activities yet!
Please join her at the monthly activity input
meeting in the Activity Room at 11:15
a.m. on Tuesday, February 10th. What
activities do you want to continue seeing
on the calendar? What new activities can
we add to the calendar? Don’t miss out on
this opportunity to speak up for the events,
hobbies, and activities you enjoy!
Food Committee
How is your dining experience at The
Wexford? Are you craving a specific meal
that you have not seen on the menu?
Your opportunity to share comments about
your dining experience happens the third
Monday of each month. You are invited
to the Food Committee meeting held in
the Private Dining Room at 2:00 p.m.
Karen and the kitchen staff are always
present at these meetings. They welcome
your feedback on menu options, ways
to enhance the dining experience, and
requests for any dishes not currently on
the menu. This month, the meeting is
scheduled for Monday, February 16th.
New Resident Orientation
If you are a new resident at The Wexford,
join us for our New Resident Orientation
session Monday, February 9th at 2:00 p.m.
This meeting will be in the Activity Room.
The Wexford Family Meeting
This month, the meeting will be held on
Tuesday, February 24th at 10:30 a.m.
The Wexford Administrative Team and
residents of The Wexford gather in the
Activity Room to share what they see
happening at The Wexford.
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Hawaiian Paradise Week
Start packing your bags and lathering on the
sunscreen because we are taking a Winter
Vacation to Hawaii! We arrive in Hawaii on
Monday, February 9th with a week full of fun
activities and events starting with our Luau
Luncheon! Remember this trip is all inclusive
unless you want to pamper yourself with a
massage or manicure! Check the schedule
below for the list of events and happenings
for the week.
Luau Luncheon
Aloha! We are starting our Hawaiian Paradise
week off with a Luau Luncheon in the Dining
Room on Monday, February 9th for our noon
meal. We will provide a Hawaiian themed
menu and drinks! The alternative menu will
also be available. Come dressed in your best
Hawaiian attire including flower printed shirts,
bright colors, sunglasses, etc.!
Musical Monday: Blue Hawaii
Make your way to the Activity Room on
Monday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m. for our
evening showing of Blue Hawaii. We will be
serving Blue Hawaii drinks while you enjoy this
Elvis musical production.
Maui Bingo
Come one, come all to our Maui Bingo activity
on Tuesday, February 10th at 2:30 p.m.
in the Activity Room. It is FREE for you to
play but you will have the opportunity to win
prizes. Refreshments will be provided. You
have nothing to lose in this afternoon of fun,
games, and prizes!
Snow Cone and Popcorn Social
The staff would like you to be able to meet
and socialize with your fellow vacationers.
Make sure to join us in the Activity Room
from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a snow
cone to cool you off or some popcorn to
snack on! This relaxing event takes
place on Wednesday, February 11th.
Please sign up in the activity book.
Pamper
Yourself
• Don’t forget to treat yourself on this
vacation and get a massage on
Wednesday, February 11th between 2:00
p.m. and 5:00 p.m. You can check pricing
and sign up at the front desk.
• Ladies before your vacation ends, spoil
yourself by getting a spa manicure!
Christine is available on Friday, February
13th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Please
see the front desk for time availability
and pricing.
Hawaiian Pictionary
Join Chelsea in the Activity Room on
Thursday, February 12th at 9:00 a.m. for
Pictionary! All of the items will be Hawaiian/
vacation themed. You have the opportunity to
draw or you can guess what other residents
have drawn.
Island Crafts with Joyce
Let’s get crafty! Do you want to create a
souvenir to take home from your vacation?
Join Joyce in the Town Hall to work on a
Hawaiian themed craft! There is no charge,
it is all FREE! If you have never been to craft
class that is okay! Please join us on Thursday,
February 12th at 10:00 a.m.
Hawaiian Sing-A-Long
Entertainer Lynn Devlin is leading a Luau style
sing-along in the Town Hall. The event starts
at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12th.
Refreshments and drinks will be provided by your
bartender, Chelsea. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Valentine Beach Party
As our vacation comes to a close on Friday,
February 13th please join the other guests
at our Valentine-themed beach party. Please
wear red, pink, white or Hawaiian clothing.
At this party we have the honor of meeting
Miss Loveland Ellen Colpitts at 2:00 p.m.
Immediately proceeding, you have an
opportunity to enjoy drinks and refreshments
while you cheer on the staff as they entertain
you with relay races and more! Hope to see
you all in the Town Hall!
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Sunday
8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
4:00 PM Apples to Apples
6:30 PM Super Bowl Party
Monday
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:30 PM *King Soopers Run
2:00 PM Milk & Cookies with
Jennifer & Ashley
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
Tuesday
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9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:30 AM Beginners Wii Bowling
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
1:00 PM Blood Pressure
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
4:00 PM Video Exercise
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
Wednesday
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
12:30 AM Mountain Man Candy
1:00 PM Bridge
1:30PM Needles Group
3:30 PM Wii Golf
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9:00 AM Fireside Chat
9:00 AM Penny Poker
2:00PM Learn about Eyecare
Associates
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Tim
Briggs
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10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
11:00AM - 4:00PM Footcare Clinic 1:30 PM Bunco
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
(Rm 429)
3:15 PM *Saint John the
1:30 PM Bridge
Evangelist Church
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
6:30 PM Wii Golf Applepples
4:00 PM Trivial Pursuit
7:00 PM Experiencing America:
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Yoga
The Star-Spangled Banner
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8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
with Gary Roerig
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
12:00 PM Luau Luncheon
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:45 PM *Wal- Mart Run
2:00 PM New Resident Orientation
4:00 PM Rummikub
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8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
9:00AM-1:00PM Computer Help
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
7:00 PM Musical Monday: Blue
Hawaii
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
1:15 PM Penny Poker
4:00 PM Apples to Apples
1:45 PM *Albertsons Run
6:20 PM Loveland Concert Band:
2:00 PM Food Committee
Winter Concert The
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Great Gershwin
Christians
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9:00 AM Wii Bowling
9:30 AM *Shopping at ARC &
Hobby Lobby
11:15 AM Activity Input Meeting
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
2:30 PM Maui Bingo
4:00 PM Video Exercise
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
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9:00 AM Walking Group
9:30 AM Hearing Rehab Center
(Rm 429)
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
1:00 PM Bridge
2:00PM Snow Cone & Popcorn
Social
2:00PM - 5:00PM Massage
Therapy with Tom (Room 429
3:30 PM Wii Golf
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9:00 AM Hawaiian Pictionary
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:00 AM Island Crafts with
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9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00AM - 4:00PM Manicurist
Christine (Room 429)
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:00PM Nickel Bingo
4:30 PM Hawaiian Sing-A-Long
10:00 AM Yoga
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Valentine Beach Party
4:00 PM Cribbage
7:00 PM Coral Reef Adventure
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Joyce
with Lynn Devlin
9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:00 AM Video Exercise
11:00AM - 4:00PM
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
Footcare Clinic (Rm 429)
11:00 AM Mountain View Worship 12:30 AM Mountain Man Candy
1:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
1:30PM Needles Group
1:00 PM Blood Pressure
3:30 PM Wii Golf
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
7:00 PM Wilderness Wednesday:
4:00 PM Video Exercise
Hatari!
7:00 PM Pool Game
9:00 AM Fireside Chat
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:00 PM Birthday Party with Rick
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Weingarten
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Jerry
Phillips
8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
4:00 PM Rummikub
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9:00AM-1:00PM Computer Help
with Gary Roerig
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:45 PM *Wal- Mart Run
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:30 AM Wexford Family
Meeting
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
4:00 PM Video Exercise
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
1:00 PM Bridge
2:00PM-5:00PM Massage
Therapy with Tom (Room 429)
3:30 PM Wii Golf
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9:00 AM *Dollar Tree
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:45 AM Music & Movement
1:30 PM Walker Clinic
2:30 PM Cruisin' Canvas with
Tami Showers
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Doug
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Evangelist Church
6:30 PM Wii Golf
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Yoga
10:30 AM Book Club
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
4:00 PM Trivial Pursuit
7:00 PM Experiencing America:
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Bunco
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
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Evangelist Church
6:20 PM *Travelogue Film:
"Lure & Lore Deserts" by
Sandy Mortimer
6:30 PM Wii Golf
(Rm 432)
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10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Card Game Time
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
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9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00AM - 4:00PM Manicurist
Christine (Room 429)
10:00 AM Yoga
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
4:00 PM Cribbage
7:00 PM Experiencing America:
Conscience and Conflict
Religious History
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10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
11:45 AM *Red Rubies to
Backbone Grill
1:30 PM Card Game Time
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
Evangelist Church
6:30 PM Wii Golf
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