March
March is most noted for being the month of the Irish, with the celebration of
St. Patrick’s Day. There are parades, parties, corned beef and cabbage, Irish soda
bread, green beer and everyone is Irish for the day! March also highlights the
peanut with National Peanut Month. It is also the month that brings us the
hopes for the end of winter, by hosting the first day of spring. It is characterized
by snow, rain and lots of wind, therefore it seems logical March is National
Umbrella Month. In addition, we turn our attention to getting back into shape by
observing National Nutrition Month. The theme for 2015 is “Bite into a Healthy
Lifestyle”, which encourages everyone to focus on making informed food choices
and daily exercise to promote overall good health. Since WWII, every president
has designated March as “Red Cross Month”. It is a time to recognize the people
who work hard and dedicate themselves to helping others.
Tuesday, March 17th
12:00 p.m.
(Dining Room doors open at 11:45)
$15.00 per person
includes: salad, corned beef, boiled potatoes, cabbage
and carrots, rye bread and butter, Irish soda bread,
beverage, dessert, coffee and tea
Place your payment in an envelope marked St. Patrick’s
Day with your name and apartment number.
Drop in the Special Events Box no later than
March 10th.
Make checks payable to Siena Village.
No Refunds
Guests Welcome
50/50
Monday, March 2
“Lucky Tree“Raffle
Coffee hour
kickoff
Need a reason for a party?
Here are some unknown
holidays in March.
March 2nd
March 1st
- National Pig Day
1:30pm in the
dining Room
March 9th
- Barbie Doll Day
Tuesday, March 3
Cup of Life
Session 1
1:00pm
Library
March 11th - Johnny Appleseed Day
March 14th - Potato Chip Day
March 15th - True Confessions Day
March 20th - Corn Dog Day
March 23rd - National Puppy Day
March 30th - National Pencil Day
Rosary 2:40pm
Mass 3:00pm
In the Library
Wednesday, March 4
Lucky Tree Raffle
Tickets for Sale
Lobby
10:30– 11:30am
Book Club
“Faith: The Novel”
By Jennifer Haigh
2:30pm
in the Library
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Thursday, March 5
DVD Jesus—The Greatest Story of
Our Time Part 1
On March 3, 1931 the president signed
an order that made
“The Star Spangled Banner”
our national anthem.
1:00pm
In the Library
Friday, March 6
Resident Meeting
10:30am
in the Board Room
All Welcome!
Stations of the Cross
1:00pm
Library
Pizza Party
Organized by Resident Committee
$5
6pm in the dining room
Make checks payable to
“Siena Village.” Please label
envelope with your name,
apartment number and event
name and drop it at Apt#2248
or the “Resident Event Box” in
the lobby no later than Monday, March 2.
No Refunds
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Monday, March 9
BIRTHDAY BASH
Come and celebrate
March is Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is
“Weaving the Story of Women’s Lives”. Why not pick up
a book about women who helped shape our country and
continue to contribute to weave the essential fabric of our
nation’s history.
February & March,
With us!
1:30pm
Community Room
This month we are
“pretending” it is warm out
and celebrating with Root
Beer Floats!
Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Doors open at 11:45
Place: Dining/Community Room
$15.00per person
Tuesday, March 10
includes: salad, chicken franchaise, risotto,
Lucky Tree Raffle
string beans, bread and butter, beverage,
Tickets for Sale
Lobby
12:30-1:30pm
carrot cake, coffee and tea.
Place your payment in an envelope marked
Easter Luncheon with your name and apt.#
Drop in the Special Events Box no later
than March 24th.
Cup of Life
Session 2
1:00pm
Library
Make checks payable to Siena Village.
Guests Welcome
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NO REFUNDS
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Wednesday, March 11
Rosary 1:55pm
Mass 2:15pm
In the Library
Thursday, March 12
DVD Jesus—The Greatest Story
SILVER CIRCLE
IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
If you knit or crochet or want to learn how,
Silver Circle is waiting for you! The members of
our Silver Circle knit and crochet hundreds of gifts
for Eva’s Kitchen. Why not come and help out!
Meetings every Monday
1:00pm in the Library
of Our Time Part 2
1:00pm
In the Library
Friday, March 13
National
Potato Chip
Day
Please stop by the Lobby and
pick up a bag of potato chips to
celebrate this obscure holiday.
One per resident please.
Stations of the Cross
1:00pm
Library
Line Dancing
11am
in the
Community Room
See page 2 of this Voice for
all details
Sands Casino
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH
Meet in Lobby @ 9:15am
INCLUDES $5 FOOD AND $20 PLAY voucher
Place your payment in an envelope marked
SANDS with your name and apt. #.
Drop in the Special Events Box no later than
APRIL 1st.
Make checks payable to Siena Village.
Minimum of 28 people to have this trip
Guests Welcome
Our Men’s Club
is looking for a few good men!
Come play a friendly game of cards
EVERY Monday at NOON
Building 1 Floor 2 in the Sitting Room.
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Monday, March 16
Lucky Tree Raffle
WELCOME TO SIENA VILLAGE
The staff and residents would like to extend a warm
”WELCOME” to our new residents. May your days
here be filled with health and happiness.
Tickets for Sale
Lobby 10:00– 11:00am
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Buffet Lunch
See front page of this Voice
for all the details
Every year, you sign a lease but do you ever really read it?
For the next several months we will highlight a different
section of the Siena Village lease in the Village Voice.
This month we will be focusing on Section 6: No Assignment
of Subletting which reads “The Tenant may not do any of the
following without the Landlord’s written consent: (a) assign
this Lease, (b) sublet all or any part of the Apartment or (c)
permit any other person to use the Apartment as a temporary
guest with Management’s permission”.
In plain English, what does that mean?
Rosary 2:40pm
Mass 3:00pm
In the Library
Wednesday, March 18
Book Club
“Faith: The Novel”
By Jennifer Haigh
1:30pm
Library
Simply put, Sections (a) and (b) means that the lease is only in
the name(s) of the person(s) who signed the lease and cannot
be transferred.
Section (c) refers to a situation which happens quite often at
Siena with visitors. While we welcome your family and
friends, we require you to adhere to the following:
Guests staying for more than three days/two nights need
the permission of management.
Guests may stay in an apartment for a total of 2 weeks
per calendar year with the permission of management
Guests in emergency situations need permission from
management to stay at Siena Village for an extended
period of time.
Forms are available in the lobby. Your form must be completed
and approved by management prior to your guest’s arrival.
If you have any questions regarding these or any other lease
issues, please contact Laura at 973-696-2811 x11
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Thursday, March 19
Creative Corner
1:30pm
Community Room
See flyer for details
Due to lack of participation, there will be no
CAMP HOPE for the month of March.
Our next scheduled dates are:
Friday, April 24th & Monday, May 18th.
Friday, March 20
Stations of the Cross
1:00pm
Library
MINIMUM of 20 People to have these trips.
Meet in the Lobby @ 8:45am
Place envelope in “special events box”
No later than March 31st
for the April date
Saturday, March 21
BUNCO DONATIONS NEEDED
Please bring any
new donations to the
Eclipse Dance Company
from Planet Dance
Security Desk in the Lobby or
leave at the door of apt# 2220 or apt #2251
Come and see the Eclipse
Dance Company as they
preform for you.
SIENA SALON HOURS
2:00pm
The salon will be open on
In the Community Room
Thursdays and Fridays 10AM to closing
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Tuesday, March 24
Cup of Life
Session 3
Please discuss these procedures with your personal aides
or family members when they come to visit.
A few housekeeping procedures:

Please do not leave items of any kind on the tables around
Siena or in the laundry rooms. If you do not want the item any
longer, please dispose of it properly in the trash rooms.

Pull Cords– There are two emergency pull cords located in
each apartment. If you are in distress, the pull cords will alert
the security guard who will call 911.

Fax and Copying services—The day to have copies made has
been changed from Mondays to Thursdays. Please see back
page for more details.
1:00pm
Library
Rosary 2:40pm
Mass 3:00pm
In the Library
Wednesday, March 25
National
waffle day
Come celebrate this
uncommon holiday
with us.
9:30am
In the Dinning Room
See flyer for details
Parking Policies
All parking space assignments are at the discretion of
management.
If you are unhappy with your current parking space, your name
can be placed on our waiting list for another space. Requests
are granted in the order that they are received.
We cannot accommodate requests for specific parking spaces.
There are no resident handicapped spaces. Handicapped
spaces are intended for visitors only.
Resident parking spaces are for Siena Village residents only.
They are not for family members, aides, etc.
If you no longer have a vehicle, please contact Laura to
relinquish your space. If your space is empty for more than
2 weeks, you will be contacted for additional information.
If the space remains empty after the agreed upon time frame,
the space will be reassigned.
Proof of current Driver’s License, registration and insurance
card is requested annually at the time of your lease renewal
or upon request.
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MARCH
Thursday, March 26
DVD Jesus—The Greatest Story
If you don’t like corned Beef and Cabbage…
Try this Beef Stew, serve with Irish Soda Bread,
of Our Time Part 3
Beef and Irish Stout Stew
2
pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1” cubes
1:00pm
3
tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
In the Library
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1
pinch salt and black pepper to taste
1
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
2
large onions, chopped
1
clove garlic, minced
2
tablespoons tomato paste
Friday, March 27
Stations of the Cross
1:00pm
Library
1 1/2 cups Irish stout beer (such as Guinness)
Line Dancing
2
cups carrots, diced
1
spring fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
11am
1
tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped as garnish
Community Room
Directions:
Mass 3:00pm
Toss the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper and
cayenne pepper ( if desired). Dredge the beef cubes into
flour mixture to coat. Heat the remaining oil in a deep skillet
or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the beef, and
brown on all sides. Add the onions and garlic. Stir in the
the pan and stir to blend. Reduce the heat to medium and
cover. Cook for 5 minutes. Pour a half cup of the beer into
the pan, and as it begins to boil, scrape any bits of food from
the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. This adds a lot
of flavor to the stew. Pour in the rest of the beer, and add the
carrots and thyme. Cover and reduce heat to a low simmer
for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
In the Library
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as desired.
Tuesday, March 31
Cup of Life
Session 4
1:00pm
Library
Rosary 2:40pm
Wednesday, April 1
See page 4 of this Voice
for all the details
May 26th
Miss Lotta Cruise
Siena Village Staff
Bus Schedule
1000 Siena Village Wayne, NJ 07444
Monday, Tuesday and Friday:
973 696 2811 or fax 973 696 2721
Pick-up: Shop Rite, K Mart, Preakness: 10:00
Director - Sr. Eileen McNally x 16
Return: Shop Rite -1:00 K Mart - 1:10,
Preakness - 1:15
Resident Manager - Laura Koblitz x11
A&P: Pick-up –11:00, Return - 12:30
Leasing Director - Stacy Carver x12
Wednesday:
Pastoral Care—Sr. Lois Kikkert x 17
Willowbrook: Pick-up - 10:15, Return - 1:00
A&P: Pick-up - 11:00 , Return - 12:30
Superintendent—Rolando Diaz x 30
Thursday:
Communication Director - Renee Giannetti x13
Wayne PAL: Pick-up - 11:55, Return - 2:45
Administrative Assistant—Sr. Ann Marie Rimmer X14 A&P: Pick-up - 11:00, Return - 12:30
Daily (Monday—Friday):
*Request drop off to Library and Walgreens
and schedule pick up with driver.
Project Linc
(car service)
973-831-6588
Weekly Events
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
11:00am
1st & 3rd Wednesdays LIBRARY
Blood Lab (Valley Hospital)
8:00am
1st Tuesday DINING ROOM
Blood Pressure
1:00pm
1st Tuesday DINING ROOM
Silver Circle
1:00pm
Every Monday LIBRARY
Cards & Games
2:30pm
Every Wednesday DINING ROOM
Men’s Club
NOON
Every Monday
BULDING 1 2nd FLOOR SITTING ROOM
BINGO
7:00pm
Every Thursday
Copies and Fax Services 9:00am– NOON Thursdays ONLY
For personal items—there is a charge of $.25 per black and white copy and a fax is
$1.00 per page. All copies required by Siena Village will be free of charge.
NO COPIES MADE ON WEEKENDS