Scandia Shoreliners
MAY 2015
Scandia Shores
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Spiritual Thought/Faith Services
Special Events/Tidbits
Welcomes/ Farewells /Birthdays/Anniversaries
Nancy’s Notes/Department Reports
Medical Appointments Guidelines/Scandia Shores Team
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Meeting Dates
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Services at Scandia Shores
*Meetings Open for All Residents*
Available to All Our Residents
Thursday, May 7th @ 12:30 p.m.—RR
Resident Council Meeting
Monday, May 11th @ 2:00 p.m.-SR
Activity Planning Meeting
Monday, May 11th @ 2:45 p.m. –SR
Food Service Meeting
Wednesday, May 20th @ 2:30 p.m.—RR
 Blood Pressure Checks -SR
Mondays 12:30 —1:30 p.m.
Thursdays 8:30—9:30 a.m.
 White Way Dry Cleaners
651-470-0277
Tuesdays and Fridays
Drop your garments off in Trudy’s office for
pick up…Pick them up in Trudy’s office when
done
Committee Meeting Dates
 Bi-Weekly Schwan’s Delivery Thursdays
11:00 in Front Lobby—See Calendar for Date
Grounds Beautification Committee Mtg
 Monthly Hearing Aid Services by Sonus
Hearing testing, hearing aid cleaning
Tuesday, May 12th—2-4 p.m.– RR
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Friday, May 1st @ 10:00 a.m.—SCR
Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, May 4th @ 2:00 p.m.—RR
Hospitality Committee Meeting
Monday, May 4th @ 3:00 p.m.—SCR
Host/Hostess Committee Meeting
None in May
Spiritual Care Team Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th @ 3:00 p.m.—SR
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Memorial Day History
Prayer Shawl Meeting
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 Mobile Batteries
For all your battery needs
Every three months on a Friday
12:30-1:30 in the Library
Friday, May 8th
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
MONDAY, MAY 25TH
OFFICES & KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED
Why Music?
Lastly, everybody needs music in their lives.
To have music as a part of your life is your
Scandia Shores recently hosted a Spring Sing
where a group of 6 people from a local Lutheran choice, a daily choice. No one but you can make
church led 75 Scandia residents in an hour-long this decision for you. The benefits of having music
in your life, to lighten your spirit, to encourage
program of singing, praise and worship. As
your heart, to lift your soul, are worth the cost.
chaplain at Scandia, I heard numerous people
The cost is purchasing music or the means to
after the performance say how much they
play music, taking the time to go down to the
enjoyed the afternoon of music and how the
Spring Sing in the dining hall, turning on your
singing lifted their hearts! Most of our Avinity
properties have 2-4 gatherings each month where radio and tuning the dial to a station that provides
music and singing is the vocal point, in addition to music that lifts your soul and elevates your spirit.
our weekly chapel services. The question I want It’s your choice to bring music into your life, but
that choice can make all the difference in the
to ask is: Why music? Why do we love music?
world on how you see your day, your life and
Why is it such an important part of our Avinity
other people.
communities? Why is music so important for
humankind?
Why Music? Because music is life changing!
The Bible is filled with music and songs. Over Turn on the radio; come to one of the many
and over again the Psalmist writes, Sing a new musical gatherings in our Avinity buildings; Sing a
New Song unto the Lord; Sing and make melody
song unto the Lord. Paul exhorts believers in
with your heart to the Lord! Music can make all
several passages, “address one another in
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs; sing and the difference in your life!
make melody to the Lord with your
heart” (Ephesians 5:19-20). God created us for Written by David Johnston, Avinity Lead Chaplain
music: to write music, to perform music, to sing
music, to listen to music, and to be transformed
by music. Music is God’s idea and part of His
creative genius. He invites you to join Him in
finding joy and life in music!
Music helps us to express the condition of our
heart. My daughter, Kristen, is graduating from
Augsburg College in Minneapolis this Spring with
a major in theater. She particularly loves musical
theater and recently played the lead female role
of Julie Jordan in Carousel for her last play in
college. Kristen says, “Musical Theater is so
much fun because through music and words you
can say things that would sound silly if not put to
music. For instance, the song: “June is bustin’ out
all over, all over the meadows and the hills!” It’s
ridiculous to say those words! But when set to
music this song from the play Carousel is
perfectly acceptable”. In a similar way music puts
words to our emotions and helps us to express
our feelings whether it is joy, sorrow, reverence,
anger, love, passion, etc. Music is one of the
most important vehicles for emotional expression!
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Everyone Welcome:
Community Chapel Service
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Catholic Service
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Bible Study
Wednesdays at 1:30 pm
Prayer Circle
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Our Daily Bread,
a daily devotional booklet, is available regular or
large print on the literature rack in the lobby
CALVARY CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM
SHOPPING TRIP
Thursday, May 14th
Bus Departs: 11:15
DOLLAR STORE
Little Canada
Friday, May 1st
Bus departs: 2:00 p.m.
A great meal for $6.00
*Deadline to sign up: Monday, May 11th
HAR MAR MALL**
Roseville
Lunch & Shopping
1:00—4:00
Friday, May 15th
Bus departs: 12:30 p.m.
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PRESENTATION:
‘THE CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED:
150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY’
By Pastor Dave
Friday, May 22nd
Scandia Room
SUPER WALMART
Vadnais Heights
Friday, May 22nd
Bus departs: 10:15 a.m.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS W/ DR. DAN
MARLYS THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR
BOX TOP LABELS, CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS, Wednesday, May 20th —3:00 –3:45 p.m.—SR
AND CAN TABS. PLEASE CONTINUE TO
DROP THEM IN THE BOXES PROVIDED IN Dr. Dan Kirkpatrick is a doctor of physical therapy and
THE LIBRARY.
is offering a FREE Question and Answer Informational
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Session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. This is
your opportunity to get some of your questions
NEED A CARD?
answered when it comes to your body, health and
Homemade Cards for Sale—$2.00/card
wellness, treatment options, or just get a professional
Cards made by Carolyn Larson
opinion.
Everyone is Welcome so come get your questions
Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy, Thank you, Blank
answered!
Cards, and More...
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME SO COME GET
Homemade cards are available in Lorrie’s office.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!!
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**Join us on Friday, May 15th to Har Mar
ST. ODILIA SARAH’S TABLE
Mall in Roseville. Some of the shops are:
LUNCHEON
Home Goods, Marshalls, Hallmark,
Wednesday, May 13th
Michaels Arts & Crafts, Schuler Shoes,
Bus Departs: 11:00 a.m.
Staples, Dress Barn, Merle Norman
Cosmetics, Famous Footwear, and Barnes &
Menu: Ham slice, escalloped potatoes, fruit salad, &
Nobles/Café. Har Mar Mall also has many
Italian bread.
food & dining areas: Eddington’s where you
can get soups, salads, & sandwiches, LeeAnn
A great meal for $7.00
Chin, Old Chicago, Smash Burger, Baja
*Deadline to sign up: Friday, May 8th
Sol, and Chianti Grill. And More!!!
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OUT TO EAT
ENTERTAINMENT:
BREAKFAST @ GOOD EARTH
RESTAURANT—Roseville
PIANO RECITAL
By Jason Hakamaki
White Bear Lake High School Senior
Sunday, May 3rd
3:00-4:00 p.m. – SR
Friday, May 8th
Bus departs: 9:00 a.m.
(Gluten Free Available)
Deadline to sign up: Thursday, May 7th
SVENSKARNAS DAG GIRLS CHOIR
SPRING CONCERT
LUNCH @ LAKE ELMO INN
Lake Elmo
Senior Appreciation 25% off entrees
Monday, May 18th
Bus departs: 11:00 a.m.
Deadline to sign up: Friday, May 15th
Thursday, May 7th
7:00-8:00 p.m.—SR
SILVER HARMONY SINGERS
Friday, May 8th
2:00-3:00 p.m.—SR
LUNCH @ LITTLE VENETIAN
Little Canada
Italian & American Food
Friday, May 29th
Bus departs: 11:30 a.m.
Deadline to sign up: Thursday May 28th
SHOWTIME GALS
Thursday, May 21st
1:30-2:30 p.m.—SR
The Showtime Gals would like to have a Food
Drive, and the donations would go to a local food
shelf in lieu of a performance fee.
Please bring down a non-perishable item the week
of May 18—22. A box will be located in the front
lobby. Thank you!
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SLIDESHOW
VIETNAM
By Neil Franey
Wednesday, May 20th
7:00 p.m. in the Scandia Room
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A show picturing life in Saigon and on the Mekong
River in late 2008.
SCANDIA SHORES MEMORIAL
SERVICE
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TUESDAY, MAY 26TH
7:00 P.M. IN THE SCANDIA ROOM
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
Thursday, May 7th
10:00 a.m. in the Scandia Room
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE IN MEMORY
OF OUR SCANDIA SHORES FRIENDS
AND FAMILY THAT HAVE PASSED ON.
Themed ‘LORD, HEAR OUR CRY’
National Day of Prayer calls on all people of
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different faiths in the United States to pray for the
Positive Motivation Tip: Spring is fully here and the
nation and its leaders. It is held on the first
body yearns for outdoor labor. Celebrate the spring
Thursday of May each year.
and all it stands for.
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‘SCANDIA
READERS’
SAVE THIS DATE!
Monday, May 4th
@ 10:30 a.m.
ANNUAL ALL-AVINITY LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015
12:00—2:00 P.M.
Meeting behind the fireplace in the Scandia Room.
AT MAINSTREET VILLAGE—RICHFIELD
We will be discussing the book, ‘THE ROUND
HOUSE’ by Louise Erdrich. Please join us even if
you have not finished the book. The next book:
MOLOKA’I by Alan Brennert will be available at
the meeting. All are welcome to join!!
MUSIC BY: LANE SKOGLUND, CHAPLAIN
MENU:
SIDE SALAD
LASAGNA
GARLIC BREAD STICK
TIRAMISU
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NO SOCKS DAY
May 8th is No Socks Day. This is the perfect day
to free your feet from the confines of hosiery and
walk around your apartment barefoot. If you
dare, walk around on the grass and feel the grass
between your toes, or treat yourself to a pedicure.
Your feet will thank you!
Pedicures are offered the 4th Monday of the month
in the Beauty Shop. Since the 4th Monday in May
is a holiday, Pedicures will be offered on Monday,
May 18th at 9:30 a.m. Sign up in the activities
book!
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MOTHER’S DAY
Mother's Day is observed the second Sunday in May.
It is a time to honor mothers, grandmothers, and great
-grandmothers for their contribution to family and society. Since it is not a federal holiday, businesses may
be open or closed as any other Sunday.
History
Mother's Day originated from mainly two women,
Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward sponsored Mother's Day each year in Boston around 1870
to promote pacifism and disarmament with women. It
lasted about 10 years. Anna Jarvis organized the first
Mother's Day in Grafton, West Virginia at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in 1908.
COST: $12.00
PREPAY IN THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE BY
12NOON THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR
VEAP
VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) founders
believed that helping a neighbor in need ultimately
strengthens the community. VEAP has been operating
under this principle for over 35 years, providing a range
of services to help low-income people meet immediate
needs and reach their long-term goal of stability. Today,
VEAP serves the residents of Bloomington, Richfield,
Edina and South Minneapolis utilizing a unique mix of
professional and volunteer services.
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SAVE THIS DATE!
TREASURE ISLAND CASINO TRIP
WITH SUMMER HOUSE SENIOR RESIDENCE
Monday, June 8th
We will catch the coach bus at the Saxon Bowling
Alley for a full day at Treasure Island Casino in Red
Wing. The Scandia Shores bus will transport you to
& from the bowling alley. A memo with more details
will be in your cubbies mid-May.
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Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe
full of slush. ~Doug Larson
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Welcome New Residents
MAY DAY
May Day on May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and usually a public holiday; it
is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures.
Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the celebrations that the day includes.
JIM WHITCOMB—APT. 126
VAL & CAROL PENGRA—APT. 205
MARY WOLTER & STEVE HALVERSON—
APT. 333
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In the late 19th Century, May Day was chosen as the
date for International Workers' Day by
the Socialists and Communists of the Second
International to commemorate the Haymarket affair in Chicago. In those countries that celebrate International Workers' Day, the day may also be referred
to as "May Day" but it is a different celebration from
the traditional May Day.
Farewell to our friends that have
moved away
ANDY ERLANDSON—APT. 336
DON & JULIA HAUBLE—APT. 123
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May Day was also celebrated by some early European
settlers of the American continent. In some parts of
the United States, May Baskets are made. These are
small baskets usually filled with flowers or treats and
left at someone's doorstep. The giver rings the bell
and runs away. The person receiving the basket tries
to catch the fleeing giver; if caught, a kiss is exchanged.
And to those that have
passed away
BILL STEWART—APT. 132
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HAPPPY MAY
BIRTHDAYS
Modern May Day ceremonies in the U.S. vary greatly
from region to region and many unite both the holiday's "Green Root" (pagan) and "Red Root" (labor)
traditions. In 2006, after the passing of the "Illegal
Immigration Control Act," May Day was the date of
protests, largely around the issue of immigration reform.
KERMIT MCDONALD– 1ST
VALE PENGRA—2ND
MARJORIE (MOLLY) LUNDQUIST—9TH
JEANETTE SUPRI—11TH
ART MASON—19TH
MARY PEARSON—21ST
LORRAINE SWANSON—22ND
ALICE BECKSTROM—22ND
LARRY WOGENSEN—23RD
LYN HEXUM—25TH
May Day celebrations were common at women's colleges and academic institutions in the late nineteenth
and early twentieth century, a tradition that continues
at Bryn Mawr College to this day.
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The Humours of May Day by Anon (1770)
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What Frolicks are here
So droll and so queer
How joyful appeareth the day
E’en Bunter and Bawd
Unite to applaud
And celebrate first of the May
MAY
ANNIVERSARIES
DON & MILLIE GUSTAFSON—24TH
ART & KRIS MASON—25TH
BOB & MARY PEARSON—29TH
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LIVE FROM LORRIE
NANCY’S NOTES
During the month of May we will observe the
All programs are subject to change! Please check
National Day of Prayer on May 7th. Also, Minne- Activity Board daily located in the front lobby.
sota holds prayer breakfasts throughout the
**ALL ARTICLES FOR THE JUNE NEWSstate on May 14th. It is encouraging to me that
our nation and our state hold true to our Judeo- LETTER DUE TO LORRIE IN ACTIVITIES
Christian heritage of the shared values of the
NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
Ten Commandments. I got curious about how
BY 12NOON. THANK YOU!
this came about so did a little research about
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the National Day of Prayer.
NEWS FROM THE DINING ROOM
1952-APR-17: A bill proclaiming an annual National Day of Prayer (NDP) was unanimously
passed by both houses of congress. President
Truman signed it into law. It required the President to select a day for national prayer each
year.
The Kitchen will be closed on Monday, Memorial
Day. There will be bag lunches for that Monday,
and will be available Sunday afternoon.
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1972: The National Prayer Committee was created. It is a non-profit evangelical Christian organization. The National Day of Prayer Task
Force is a project of that committee.
BEAUTY SHOP
The Beauty Shop is located on the 2nd floor. They
are open Tuesdays –Fridays @ 9:00 a.m. The
Beauticians are: Georgeann & Joanne
Cuts, perms, sets, wash & colors
Reasonable Rates!
Call the Scandia Shores Office and ask for the
Beauty Shop or Stop In.
1988: A bill was introduced to Congress which
fixed the annual National Day of Prayer at the
first Thursday in May. The Senate Bill was introduced by Stron Thurmond; a matching House
version was initiated by Tony Hall. It received
broad bipartisan sponsorship and became public
law. It was signed into law by President Reagan
on May 5, 1988.
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WAYNES WORLD
*Grounds Committee: Help Needed!! Tuesday
mornings weeding and planting. See Neil Franey
(Chair) in Apt. 306.
*There are Rhubarb plants on Scandia Shores
grounds. Please Do Not Pick! Chef Joe uses the
Rhubarb in the kitchen.
*The decks and pathways will be worked on in
May. Any questions, see Wayne.
Reagan commented: "On our National Day of
Prayer, then, we join together as people of
many faiths to petition God to show us His mercy and His love, to heal our weariness and uphold our hope, that we might live ever mindful
of His justice and thankful for His blessing.”
2015: Millions will observe the National Day of
Prayer.
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“Music expresses that which cannot be put into
words and that which cannot remain silent”
― Victor Hugo
At Scandia Shores we will gather to celebrate
the National Day of Prayer at 10:00 AM on
Thursday, May 7, 2015, in the Scandia Room.
Please join us to celebrate our nation and pray
for our country and ourselves!
Nancy
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MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
SCANDIA SHORES TEAM
Every Wednesday
9:30 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
NANCY KETCHEL
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
WAYNE RADDEN
The bus will transport you to and from your
Medical appointments within a 5 mile radius
of Scandia Shores.
For Beam Avenue clinics And/or
other comparable distances
9:30-2:00 p.m. sharp.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
KEVIN LAPLANTE
HOUSEKEEPER
ALANGY VILLALPANDO
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CHEF SUPERVISOR
JOE BRAUN
Guidelines for service include:
Turn your form in by NOON on the Monday
before your scheduled appointment
(Otherwise, we may not be able to accommodate a last minute request.)
DINING ROOM
COORDINATOR
KRISTEN HENNEN
You will receive a phone call/message by
Tuesday no later than 4:00 p.m. as to the
time you need to be in the lobby for pick up.
LEAD CHAPLAIN
DAVE JOHNSTON
Appointments:
OFFICE COORDINATOR
TRUDY FULLER
Your departure time is based on a schedule
of other resident’s appointment times AND
the places where those appointments are.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
DEBBIE STACEY
The Activity Coordinator has to make the
schedule up every Tuesday and it will be
different each week.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
LORRIE BJUGAN
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MEMORIAL DAY
History
Memorial Day originated after the American Civil
War to honor both the Union and Confederate soldiers
who died in the war. The holiday was extended by the
20th century to include all American soldiers. Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day. This
day is not to be confused with Veteran's Day which
celebrates the service of all United States military veterans.
PASTORAL NURSE
LORI ANDERSON
CARETAKER
JERRY KASHMARK
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