OUR MISSION
To develop happy and healthy
living environments for our
growing senior population.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
1530 Dorothy Lane | Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009 | 307-634-1530| February 2015
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
Our motto “this is living!” guides us in
every aspect of our work from
providing personalized attention and a
NEW RESIDENTS
Mary Jane Larson
Linus Helvig
NEW STAFF
Passion
Respect
WELCOME!
For more information about Primrose
Retirement Communities, visit
www.primroseretirement.com
Bobbie Criddle, LPN
Cryn Maloff, LPN
Shay Lemaster, LPN
Diane Palu-McArthur, LPN
Joy McCabe, CNA
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
SALES DIRECTOR
David Sheppard
NURSING DIRECTOR
Linda Schmidt
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Lisa McInelly
DINING SERVICES
Wayne Tubbs
MAINTENANCE TECH
David Halley
[email protected]
February is American Heart Month. Of course, we also celebrate Valentine’s Day
this month, and heart-shaped symbols of love will be hung from every window and
door. It is only fitting, then, that the month of February be dedicated to heart health
– more specifically, the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure,
kills more people in the United States than any other disease. But the good news is
that, in many cases, death can be prevented by controlling the risk factors – which
include diet, physical activity, tobacco use, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Diabetes.
Controlling the risk factors of cardiovascular disease comes down to making good
decisions, and the process can seem overwhelming to someone who is just beginning. It is important to remember that a journey of a thousand miles begins with just
one step – and that every step you take makes you heart healthier!
Here are a few things you should do:
www.PrimroseRetirement.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David Sheppard
Ways to keep your heart healthy
BIRTHDAYS
Midge Seaman 2-8
Chuck Cooper 2-8
Clara Farquharson 2-10
Betty Giffin 2-13
Wilma Fox 2-15
Tiffany Dunaway, RN 2-24
ANNIVERSARIES
Chuck & Betty Kline 70th on
February 5th
Get a checkup at least once per year, even if you feel healthy.
Monitor your blood pressure. You can check it at any pharmacy or at a doctor’s
office.
Have your cholesterol checked at least every 5 years. Eat healthy. Adults
should have at
least five servings of fresh
fruit and vegetables
every day. Eat high fiber foods, and
avoid cholesterol and
saturated fat.
Exercise regularly.
Take the stairs
instead of the elevator,
park far from
the entrance when out
shopping so that you
have to walk farther etc…
If you smoke, quit. Cigarette
smoking greatly increases your
risk for cardiovascular
disease.
Remember – there are many things you can do to take control of your heart health.
If you have questions about anything, ask your doctor. Take charge and be healthy
in 2015, your heart will thank you!
NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
February is the start of a new month and I am so
proud that I am the new Executive Director of
Primrose Retirement Community. I do want to
assure all of our current residents and future residents that life at Primrose will not change. Everything that everyone loves will absolutely continue.
I have worked diligently for our Primrose family from the time it was
still a dirt hill, and I am absolutely committed to ensuring the happiness and will being of every resident.
As we work toward the warmer months, I can’t wait to blow the dust
off of my smoker and prepare some top notch ribs that everyone
enjoys so much. I have even promised some of you that I will take a
shot at preparing brisket.
In February we would like to do something special for all of our residents for Valentine’s Day. We will be preparing a wonderful Prime
Rib meal or choice of mouth watering fish. It will be an elegant meal
served with the option of wine and is sure to be a quite a treat.
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Primrose would like for
you to meet Ilona
Maguire.
Ilona was born and
raised in Casper, Wyoming. She worked for
Farmers Union Insurance Company as a file clerk
for the last 7 years. Ilona likes to swim and watch
movies and play cards. While living in Casper she
was on a bowling league and also a Bridge league.
Ilona still has a mother living in Casper, Wyoming
and she also has two brothers and a sister. You
will find Ilona in just about every activity and she
loves to learn new games.
HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
February events
Sunday February 1, 2015
Super Bowl Party in the Pub from 3:00-6:00
Friday February 6 and 27, 2015
WYOMING POEM
It’s winter in Wyoming
And the gentle breezes blow
Seventy miles an hour
At twenty five below.
Oh, how I love Wyoming
When the snow is up to your butt.
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I’ll hang around.
I could never leave Wyoming
‘cuz I’m frozen to the ground
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Primrose would like for you
to meet Stephanie Davis,
she is the newest cook to
the dining staff. Stephanie
was in the United States Air
Force for 7 years as a cook.
Stephanie is married to her
husband Scottie who served
20 years in the United
States Air Force and retired,
and they have three sons.
On her free time she likes to read , but she loves to be
gone with her sons out on their sporting events. Before
she came to Primrose she did home day care for the
last 6 years. We are glad that she has joined the Primrose family.
Rusty Chaps will be performing for Happy Hour
Tuesday February 10, 2015
1:00 Steve Manshel in the Dining Room
Wednesday February 11, 2015
2:15 Banana Splits in the Bistro
Friday February 13, 2015
5:00 PM Valentine Dinner
Tuesday February 17, 2015
10:30 Jammin Jim in the Pub
Wednesday February 18, 2015
12:00-2:00 Lunch at Olive Gardens
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY 2015 ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
25
26
27
28
1 9:00 Chapel Service
3:00-6:00 Super Bowl
Party-Pub
2 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
3 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
4
8 9:00 Chapel Service
2:00 Movie
9 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
15 9:00 Chapel Service
2:00 Movie
16 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
22 9:00 Chapel Service
2:00 Movie
9:30 Exercise
10:30-11:45 King Soopers
3:00 Book Club
6:30 Pinochle
9:30 Exercise
10:30-11:45 Albertsons
3:00 Book Club
6:30 Pinochle
9:30 Exercise
10:30-11:45 King Soopers
3:00 Book Club
6:30 Pinochle
23 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30-11:45 Albertsons
3:00 Book Club
6:30 Pinochle
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Board Game
2:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bingo
7:00 Movie
10
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Board Game
1:00 Steve Manshel-Dining Room
2:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bingo
7:00 Movie
17 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Board Game
2:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bingo
7:00 Movie
29
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:15 Discussion with David
11:00 Wii Bowling
1:30 Zumba
2:15 Ice Cream Social
3:00 Movie
11 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
5
12
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Resident Council
Meeting-Bistro
1:30 Zumba
2:15 Ice Cream Social
3:00 Movie
18
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Jammin Jim-Pub
2:00 Bible Study
2:30 Bingo
7:00 Movie
24 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
THURSDAY
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:15 Discussion with David
11:00 Wii Bowling
1:30 Zumba
19
12:00-2:00 Olive Gardens for
lunch
25
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:15 Discussion with David
11:00 Wii Bowling
1:30 Zumba
2:15 Ice Cream Social
3:00 Movie
26
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Meet your Neighbors
10:30 Blood Pressure
11:00 Catholic Service
1:30-3:00 Wal Mart
3:00 Bant Audiology-Bistro
3:30-4:30 Needle Work Group
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
30
31
6 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
7 2:00-2:30 Root Beer Floats
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Black Jack-Pub
1:30 Personal Trainer
3:00-4:00 Happy Hour With
Rusty Chaps
7:00 Movie
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Blood Pressure Check
11:00 Catholic Service
1:30-3:00 Kohls/Bed Bath &
Beyond
3:30-4:30 Needle Work
13 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Blood Pressure Chk
11:00 Catholic Service
1:30 -3:00 Wal Mart
3:00 Brant Audiology
3:30-4:30 Needle Work
20 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Blood Pressure Chk
11:00 Catholic Service
1:30-3:00 Dollar Store/Dress
Barn Etc
3:30-4:30 Needle Work
27 8:45 Daily News-Bistro
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Black Jack-Pub
5:00 Valentine Dinner
7:00 Movie
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Black Jack-Pub
1:30 Personal Trainer
3:00-4:00 Happy Hour
7:00 Movie
9:30 Exercise
10:30 Black Jack-Pub
3:00-4:00 Happy Hour
with Rusty Chaps
7:00 Movie
3:00 Gambling Grannies
Bunko Game
3:30 Chuck & Betty Kline's
70th Anniversary Party
14 2:00-2:30 Root Beer
Floats
3:00 Gambling Grannies
Bunko Game
21 2:00-2:30 Root Beer
Floats
3:00 Gambling Grannies
Bunko Game
28 2:00-2:30 Root Beer
Floats
3:00 Gambling Grannies
Bunko Game