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First Street Wheeling, IL 60090 847-459-8700 www.greekamericancare.org The Greek-American Times Volume 9 Issue 11 November 1, 2013 Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest/Birthdays Activity Happenings Upcoming Events Senior Spotlights Rising Star A Token of Appreciation A Note From Our Administrator Moments To Remember Life Enrichment Calendar Special Points Of Interest In November 11/2 St.Nectarios Church Outing 11/2 Catholic Service 11/3 St.John’s Church Outing 11/4 Jewish Group 11/4 St.John’s Church Visit 11/5 Creative Coloring 11/6 Bible Study 11/7 Orthodox Service 11/7 Outing to Goodwill 11/7 Greek Coffee w/ St.Haralambos 11/9 Circle Art Craft 11/12 CiCi’s Pizza Outing 11/13 Bible Study 11/13 Waffle Hour 11/14 Orthodox Service 11/14 Greek Coffee w/ Friends 11/15 Life Enrichment Committee 11/15 Crochet Club 11/16 Catholic Service 11/19 Live Entertainment 11/20 Bible Study 11/20 Outing to the Movies 11/20 Grillin’ Up Cheesy Goodies 11/21 Feast Day of Our Chapel 11/21 Orthodox Service 11/21 Greek Coffee w/ St.Demetrios of Elmhurst 11/22 Resident Council Meeting 11/22 Food Service Committee 11/23 Bingo Shopping Cart 11/25 Demetri’s Restaurant Outing 11/26 Make Your Own Teddy Bear Toast 11/27 Bible Study 11/27 Birthday Party 11/28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 11/28 St.John’s Visit 11/30 Cooking Group Mary C. Mary K. Toula A. Pete C. Frieda A. Sophia P. Regina S. Sophia G. Ourania A. Catherine K. Bruce S. Nov 2 Nov 5 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 21 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 29 Those born from November 1–21 are Scorpios. Scorpios are curious investigators and determined executives. They are passionate and rarely lose endeavors they set their heart to. If you were born from November 22–30, you are a Sagittarius, the Archer. Archers are not only confident but also lucky, so they often find success. Their enthusiasm is infectious, so people often help them achieve their ambitious and lofty goals. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” 1 Activity Happenings ... Welcome to the November issue of the Greek American Times. In October, we had lots of fall fun in the cooler, crisper weather. We went on several outings including, an outing to Didier Farms, where we walked through the pumpkin patches and visited the animal farm. We also went on our monthly outings to the dollar tree for some bargain shopping and Demetri’s Restaurant in Deerfield for some delicious Greek cuisine. We also enjoyed an afternoon at Daniel Wright Junior High School for Senior Citizen’s day. We would like to thank the students and staff at Daniel Wright for their Outstanding hospitality and the beautiful program they planned for us. St.Demetrios of Elmhurst invited us to join them on October 20th for their Inclusion Awareness service. The service was beautiful and the Residents and staff would like to thank you for all your gracious hospitality and for thinking of us. We look forward to joining you all again next year. Our Residents enjoyed a fun “OXI” day celebration party. We shared old stories, listened to some Greek music and munched on some Greek sweets and spinach and cheese pies. The day was memorable for our Residents and the importance of this special day was not forgotten. In November, we hope the weather stays cool and dry so we can enjoy some outings to Goodwill for some bargain finds, CiCi’s Pizza Restaurant and our monthly outings to the movies, and Demetri’s Restaurant. Make sure to visit our giving tree and get started on some holiday shopping for our Residents. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit please speak with someone in the life enrichment department. -The Life Enrichment Department Senior Spotlight ... Name: Maria P. Where were you born? Greece Former Occupation: housewife Family: 2 sons Favorite Activity: cooking Favorite Food: pastichio Favorite Music: Greek dance music Favorite Place Traveled: Florida What gives you the most pleasure in life? Spending time with my family What is the best advice you can give us? Eat healthy and take care of yourself! If I won a million dollars I would: Share it with my family A Recipe From Food Services ... Happy November Everyone!!! When most of us think of winter squash we think of pumpkins, but here is another healthy alternative. Most winter squash are considered a starchy vegetable, however, spaghetti squash is considered non-starchy. Spaghetti squash has 20-30 calories per half cup and is full of vitamin C, B vitamins, and fiber per the American Diabetes Association. This vegetable is low in sodium and fat and has no cholesterol. I have included a great side recipe from the Foodnetwork.com by Rachel Ray to incorporate to your holiday gatherings. CHEESE AND PEPPER (CACIO E PEPE) SPAGHETTI SQUASH BY: RACHEL RAY FOODNETWORK.COM 660 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL Phone: 847-940-0777 A special thank you to Demetri’s Restaurant in Deerfield for hosting monthly lunch outings for our Residents. 1913 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL Phone: 847-486-1988 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm Please support this wonderful establishment with great quality food. Ingredients 1 (4 pound) spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup grated Romano Salt and lots of coarsely ground black pepper Directions To microwave squash, cut in half and seed. Place 1/4-inch water in a microwave safe dish. Place squash in dish, cut sides down -- sides will overlap. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high power 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid in a bowl. Shred squash and add the "spaghetti" to bowl with liquid. To boil squash: cut in half and scrape out seeds. Boil squash until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Place 1/2 cup cooking water into a bowl, then drain and shred the squash. Transfer to a bowl with reserved liquid. Toss squash with reserved liquid and dress with extra-virgin olive oil, lots of cheese, salt to taste, and lots of black pepper. Serve. **If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kellie Curran, Food Service Director at 847-459-8700 ext 1024 or via email at [email protected] Upcoming Events... A Token Of Appreciation... To Whom It May Concern: I have been receiving therapy at the Greek American home since mid-August. I wanted to tell you what an outstanding experience it has been. My regular therapists, Marina Levit and Sandy Quintell have taken me from not being able to get out of bed to being able to care for myself. Marina pushed me everyday and didn’t let me give up. Sandy was encouraging and happy to see me early in the day when I wanted to do the therapy. The work they have done with me is amazing. Leyla Mofleh, the speech therapist, figured out a way for me to swallow comfortably while I was wearing my Aspen collar and my cough got better. Over the time that I have been here, I have worked with most of the therapists and they are all fantastic in their own way. One of the things that has been wonderful to watch is the more experienced therapists training the new therapists. They are as patient and encouraging to the new therapists as they have been with me. I also want to complement the Therapy Director, Joellyn Schwartz. She always makes time to check on my progress and to consult with the therapists about my treatment. She has created a wonderful team that provides exceptional care and attention to every single patient in therapy. Sincerely, John Secaras Life Enrichment & Memory Care Department Wish List… Fashion Jewelry Shawls CD players Portable DVD player Handheld vibrating massagers Tablets Cosmetics Toaster oven Waffle maker *Please drop off any donations at the reception area. Rising Star Of The Month… We would like to congratulate Adelaida Reyes-Pimentel from our housekeeping department for being selected Rising Star of the month for September! Thank you for all you do and keep up the great work!!! Tips For A Healthier Thanksgiving... A Note From Our Administrator... Here are five ways experts recommend you can avoid overdoing it on one of the greatest food days of the year – while still leaving room for dessert. November 1, 2013 Dear Friends of the Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre, 1. 2. Stick to healthy portions- Fill up half your plate with vegetables, fruit and a whole wheat roll, a quarter of it with mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and a quarter of it with turkey or ham. And, the more colorful your plate, the better – so get lots of leafy greens, carrots, bell peppers and beets in your veggie spread. Eat before you indulge- Don't starve yourself during the early part of Thanksgiving Day, with the idea that you're just "saving room" for all the food, or that this will make it okay for you to overeat later. It's a recipe for overeating, Sandquist said. 3. Substitute healthy ingredients for unhealthy ones- There are plenty of ways to make Thanksgiving fare healthier. For mashed potatoes, mixing in chicken broth, herbs or roasted garlic to perk up the flavor instead of adding in butter.For green bean casserole, swap out fried onions with toasted almonds for a less-oily alternative, and instead of having cranberry sauce, opt instead to make a cranberry salad, Sandquist said. And for dips, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream — the consistency is similar, but yogurt has less fat and more protein, she said 4. Drink lots of water and take a walk after eating- By drinking lots of water throughout the day, you'll lower the risk of overeating. It's also a good idea to take a walk after eating to get your metabolism going instead of laying on the couch, she said. 5. Avoid snacking throughout the day. Abide by the "out of sight, out of mind" mantra. Once you've filled your plate with food, cover up the food and put it away. **If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Nancy Wener, Dietitian at 847-459-8700 ext 1064 or via email at [email protected] The holiday season is right around the corner and plans are well under way for all of the festivities to come. Included in these plans is our annual holiday party for our employees that will take place on Friday, December 14th. Throughout the year, especially during the holidays many families ask if it is acceptable to give gifts to the employees as a token of appreciation. Our policy prohibits employees from accepting gifts of any kind, however we established a protocol that would satisfy our policies and procedures and gratify your personal requests. If you would like to show your appreciation to the employees, we kindly ask that you make a donation that will be applied towards the expenses of the holiday party (ex: venue, food, entertainment, gifts, etc.). All donors are listed in the holiday party program book and acknowledged in the January Newsletter. Please note, as a non-for profit organization your donation is tax deductable. If you would like to make a donation toward the employee holiday party, please make the check payable to: Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre and write “Employee Holiday Party” on the memo line. Please drop off or mail the completed bottom portion of this form along with the check to my attention. As always, we thank you for your support and honor to care for your loved one. Best regards, In the spirit of giving, we thought it would be nice to make sure the holidays are special for each and every one of our residents. To participate: Pick a name from the Giving Tree Chose one of the three listed gifts to purchase Return the gift you purchased in a gift bag ( NO BOXES PLEASE with the enclosed label Eleni Ifantis Administrator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: ___________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Phone # _________________________________________ Donation Amounts: We will be labeling items before they are given to the residents to make sure nothing gets lost and everyone receives a gift, so please DO NOT WRAP YOUR GIFT! We ask that you return all gifts no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2013. Our Life Enrichment Department will pass out the gifts at the Resident Christmas Party. Thank you for your generosity and have a blessed holiday! **For further details, please contact Bia Karlos, Life Enrichment Director at 847-459-7000 ext 1044 or via email at [email protected] 6 ____ Angel- $1,000 ____ Santa Clause- $500 ____ Reindeer- $250 ____ Snowflakes- $100 ____ Ginger Bread- $50 ____ Elves- Other (under $50) To be completed by accounting office: Date Received: ___________ Amount $___________ Check #___________ Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre is an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation exempt under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 3 Moments to Remember Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Centre Sunday Monday Tuesday November 2013 Wednesday KEY 1FL– 1st FL Activity Room 2FL– 2nd FL Dining Room 3FL– 3rd FL Dining Room CH-Chapel P– Patio 2FLTR– 2nd FL Training Room 2FLT– 2nd FL TV Room 3FLT– 3rd FL TV Room 3FLIC– 3rd FL Internet Café *Weather Permitting Birthstone: The Topaz Flower: Chrysanthemum Life Enrichment Calendar Thursday Friday Game/Talk Shows 10am-2FLT 1 10:00 Fitness w/ Music-2FL&3FL 10:30 The Scoop-2FL &3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Crafts-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL 2 Greek TV 10am -3FLT Saturday 9:30 St. Nectarios Church Outing 10:00 Movie Classics-2FL&3FL 2:00 Catholic Service-2FLTR 2:00 Bella’s Boutique 2FL&3FL 2:30 Bingo-2FL&3FL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Perfect Circle Saturday 9:30 Outing to St. Johns Church 10:00 Morning Stretch-2FL & 3FL 10:15 Bingo-2FL & 3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:00 Afternoon at the Movies– 2FLT 2:00 Greek Movie –3FLT 10:00 Light & Lively-2FL 10:30 Trivia-2FL &3FL 2:00 Jewish Group-3FLTR 2:00 St. Johns Visit-2FL 3:15 Bingo-2FL 3:15 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-3FLIC 10:00 Morning Fitness– 2FL &3FL 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Creative Crafts-2FL 10:15 Game/Talk Shows-2FLT 2:15 Jewelry Making-3FL 3:15 Bingo– 3FL 10:00 Orthodox Service-CH 10:00 Fitness w/ Music-2FL&3FL 10:30 The Scoop-2FL&3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Crafts -2FL 3:15 Bingo-2FL 10:00 Movie Classics-2FL&3FL 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10:00 Morning Stretch-2FL & 3FL 10:15 Bingo-2FL & 3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:00 Afternoon at the Movies– 2FLT 2:00 Greek Movie –3FLT 10:00 Light & Lively-2FL 10:30 Trivia– 2FL &3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Bingo-3FL 3:15 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen/Ladies Tea-3FL Dinner time Hang-Man 10:00 Morning Fitness- 2FL&3FL 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Card Games -2FL 10:15 Game/Talk Shows-2FLT 2:15 Waffle Hour-3FL 3:15 Bingo– 3FL Dinner time News Scoop 10:00 Orthodox Service– CH 2:15 Bingo-2FL 3:15 Greek Coffee w/ Friends-2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune- 1FL 7:00 Card Games– 1FL 10:00 Fitness w/ Music -2FL&3FL 10:30 The Scoop– 2FL &3FL 1:30 Life Enrichment Committee –2FLTR 2:15 Crochet Club-2FLTR 2:15 Crafts-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL Dinner time Trivia 10:00 Movie Classics-2FL&3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:00 Catholic Service-2FLTR 2:00 Penny Ante-2FL&3FL 2:30 Bingo– 2FL&3FL 10:30 Trivia-2FL &3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Creative Coloring-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL 10:30 Trivia– 2FL &3FL 11:00 Cici’s Pizza Outing 2:15 Painting Club-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL Dinner time Music Therapy 10:15 Oasis Group- 2FLT& 3FLT 1:30 Goodwill Outing 2:15 Bingo-2FL 3:15 Greek Coffee w/ St. Haralambos-2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 7:00 Card Games –1FL 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 1:45 Circle Art Craft-2FL &3FL 2:30 Bingo-2FL& 3FL 17 18 19 20 Say “Cheese” Day 21 Feast Day of our Chapel 22 23 10:00 Morning Stretch– 2FL & 3FL 10:15 Bingo-2FL & 3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:00 Afternoon at the Movies– 2FLT 2:00 Greek Movie –3FLT 10:00 Light & Lively-2FL 10:30 Trivia-2FL &3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Bingo-3FL 3:15 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen/Ladies Tea-3FL Dinner time Hang-Man 10:00 Morning Fitness– 2FL &3FL 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 10:30 Trivia– 2FL &3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Live Entertainment-2FL 3:15 Bingo-2FL Dinner time Music Therapy 10:00 Bible Study-CH 10:00 Creative Crafts-2FL 10:15 Game/Talk Shows-2FLT 1:00 Outing to Movies 2:15 Grillin’ Up Cheesy Goodies-2FL 3:15 Bingo-2FL Dinner time Poetry 10:00 Orthodox Service– CH 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 10:00 Fitness w/ Music-2FL&3FL 10:30 The Scoop-2FL&3FL 2:15 Resident Council Meeting-3FL 2:45 Food Service Committee-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL Dinner time Trivia 10:00 Movie Classics-2FL&3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 1:30 Dice Games-2FL &3FL 2:00 Bingo Shopping Cart-2FL &3FL 2:30 Bingo– 2FL&3FL 24 25 26 National Homemade 27 28 29 30 10:00 Morning Stretch-2FL & 3FL 10:15 Bingo-2FL & 3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:00 Afternoon at the Movies– 2FLT 2:00 Greek Movie –3FLT 10:00 Light & Lively –2FL 10:30 Trivia-2FL &3FL 11:00 Demetris Restaurant 2:15 Bingo-3FL 3:15 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen/Ladies Tea-3FL Dinner time Hang-Man 10:00 Fitness w/ Music-2FL&3FL 10:30 The Scoop-2FL&3FL 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 2:15 Crafts-3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL Dinner time Trivia 10:00 Movie Classics-2FL&3FL Peanut Butter Day 10:00 Morning Fitness– 2FL &3FL 10:15 Oasis Group-2FLT& 3FLT 10:30 Trivia– 2FL &3FL 2:15 Make your own Teddy Bear Toast– 3FL 3:15 Bingo-3FL Dinner time Music Therapy 10:00 Bible Study– CH 10:00 Card Games –2FL 10:15 Game/Talk Shows-2FLT 2:15 Birthday Party-3FL 3:15 Bingo –3FL Dinner time News Scoop 2:15 Bingo-2FL 3:15 Greek Coffee w/ St. Demetrios of Elmhurst-2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune- 1FL 7:00 Card Games– 1FL 10:00 Morning Fitness-2FL &3FL 10:00 St. Johns Visit 10:30 “Give thanks”-2FL &3FL 2:00 Thanksgiving Day Trivia-2FL &3FL 2:30 Bingo-2FL &3FL All activities are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each floor. 1:00 Relax and Read-3FLIC 1:30 Cooking Group-1FL 1:45 Flip Card Game -2FL 1:45 Matching Card Game-3FL 2:30 Bingo– 2FL&3FL
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