1. home and garden

2015
Summer Semester
MAY THROUGH AUGUST
Hello and thank you for your interest in Watermark University!
Your curiosity is to be commended and it may even be the key to better health.
Studies show that satisfying curiosities and learning new things can keep the mind
agile and sharp. That’s why we created Watermark University. We know that
stimulating the mind and strengthening the body has enormous benefits at any age
and may even slow the process of memory loss.
Besides being good for you, keeping your mind and the body active and engaged
doesn’t just improve your life – it’s a whole lot of fun! Enroll in a class or two that pique
your interest. I’m confident you’ll learn something new and make a few friends along
the way. While you’re at it, why not suggest a class or even volunteer to teach a subject
you’re passionate about? Just give us a call to reserve a space in a class that intrigues
you. Please keep in mind that class space is limited, priority is given to residents and
most, but not all classes are free. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you
in a Watermark University course this semester!
Sincerely,
Becky Strong
Community Life Director
COURSE
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
LOCATION
Every Friday, Except 3rd Friday
TC-CR
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Jim, our fitness director, for an hour of advanced Tai Chi. This class gives you a little more of a workout than the Tuesday morning Tai
Chi class.
Advanced Tai Chi
Jim Story
2nd Thursday May-August, 2:00pm to
SP-AR
3:00pm
Join Wanda, our Human Resources Director, in expressing your artistic side! She will be helping teach the disciplines of pencil drawing &
painting. In addition she will help you to create expresive and fun crafts! Spring and Summer are a perfect time to learn new craft ideas to
decorate your home.
Crafts with Wanda
Wanda Smith
Kim Smith & Cheryl
Wednesday, June 17th, 2:00pm
SP-AR
Winslow
Kim and Cheryl will demonstrate how to make the perfect coke float. They will also discuss the history of Coca Cola, how it all began and
how it has expanded over the years to be the most popular soft drink in the world. Kim has been making fun drinks with her grandkids and
has perfected the coke float!
The Art of Coke Floats
Wine Drinking 111
Scott Steinmetz
3rd Tuesday, May-August, 4:30pm to
5:00pm
TC-CR
Does purchasing or ordering wine scare you? Well the purpose of this course will help to take some of the mystery out of buying wine. You
can relax & enjoy a nice bottle of vino, tasty appetizers and good company in this class with Scott.
Tuesdays, May-August, 10:00am
Tai Chi
Anna May
TC-CR
Tai Chi is a positive way to relieve stress. It is a soft martial art that promotes balance, flexibility and a wonderful relief from stiff achy joints.
It is a complete exercise, concentrating on making the body and mind reach their potential well being with no pain or strain. Slows aging
process & prolongs life!
Town Center Book Club
Facilitator: Mona West
Last Monday, May-August, 2:00pm
Join us on the last Monday of each month to discuss books ranging from current Bestsellers to classics!
Haunted Oklahoma
Mary Shrum
2nd Tuesday, May-August 10:30am
TC-LR
INN-AR
Mary will enlighten you with her discussions about the various places in Oklahoma that are considered to be haunted. She will discuss the
history of each and possibly schedule a tour of two or three nearby areas, such as Fort Reno. You will definitely learn things about Oklahoma
that you've never heard before!
Celebrating the Music of the the Dr. Charles Freede & Guy
2nd Saturday, May-August, 2:00TC CR
30's and 40's
Ferlo
3:00pm
A fun-filled hour with our two lively musicians…Dr. Charles Freede on piano and Guy Ferlo on Clarinet. Come and bring the lyrics of your
favorite songs from the 30's and 40's and share the history of the songs. Join in as everyone loves to sing along!
COURSE
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
LOCATION
Bunko with Becky
Becky Strong
2nd Tuesday, May-August, 2:00pm
TC-CR
Join Becky for a fun game of Bunko once a month in the Commons Room. This game begins with a set of three dice and all you have to know
is how to roll the dice! If you don't know how to play, you will catch on very quick. Four Prizes are award to the top winners in various
categories at the end of the game.
Juicing With Cid-"Juicy C"
Cid Carrillo
Last Thursday May-August, 3:00pm
INN-BR
Using the Jack LaLanne juicing machine, we will do a combination of fruits and vegetables to make various juices and other drinks. Each drink
will have its own health benefits, such as energy, antioxidants, C & Zinc and many other vitamins and boosts to help you maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Cid will discuss the different ingredients and let you experiment with some ideas of your own!
DVD and Discussion: "Robert E.
Becky Strong
1st and 2nd Thurdays in May, 2:00pm
TC-CR
Lee"
Nearly a century and a half after his death, Robert E. Lee, the leading Confederate general of the American Civil War, remains a source of
fascination and, for some, veneration. This film examines the life and reputation of the general whose military successes made him the
scourge of the Union and hero of the Confederacy.
Learning To Make Simple
May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug 26,
Trish Pressley
Gardens-1412
Jewelry
4:00pm
Trish has been making beautiful jewelry for years and is passing on her talent to others, beginning with this basic class teaching you how to
make simple but beautiful jewelry-necklaces, bracelets, earrings.
The Joy of Music
Verla Raines
4th Thursdays, 3:30pm
TC-CR
Enjoy the gift of music with Verla, incorporating the guitar, CD's, piano and other instruments you may wish to bring along with you. The
class includes singing, moving to music, discussion, laughter, and fun!
Jesus in Our Every Day
Charlie Waters
Tuesdays, May-August, 10:00am
SP-AR
Charlie brings his own knowledge of Jesus and The Bible to this class to share with everyone. He gives us inspirational messages each week
along with hymns we all know and remember.
Quick & Easy Snacks
Kerry Peeples
Every Wednesday, 3:00pm
Gardens-1412
Kerry will be demonstrating appetizers and snacks with few ingredients that you can fix in a flash! She will have a variety of different foods
to make each week…and the fun part is getting to eat what we make.
Making Guacamole
Kristy Davis
Kristy will make us delicious guacamole w/chips.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2:00pm
SP-AR
May 4th, 3:30pm, then 3rd Monday
TC-LR
June-Aug, 2:00pm
Join Becky for this fun hour of dominoes. It's easy to learn and very stimulating for the brain! This game has a bit of a twist and is more
challenging than regular dominoes. Can be played with several at a table.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Becky Strong
COURSE
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
LOCATION
3rd Wednesday, June & August,
TC-PDR
2:00pm
Leisha will discuss various books of The Bible and will concentrate on the Old Testament. She will focus on the passages that have been
meaningful in her life and encourages discussion and interaction.
Books of the Bible
Leisha Sparks
Tastes of Mexico/Tequila
Lloyd Rodenbur
Thursday, June 25th, 4:15pm
Lloyd will make different kinds of tequila drinks w/class, along w/homemade salsa, Quacamole and chips.
TC-LR
Coffees Around the World
SP-AR
Dustin Thomasson
May 20th, 10:00am
What is your favorite roast? In this class, Dustin will have you try several different types of coffee and learn the differences, the origin, and
the various roasts. He has a huge collection of coffee percolators, many antique, that he will have on display and will share the history of
each with you.
DVD & Discussion: "Mexico To
3rd Thursday in May, 2:00pm to
Becky Strong
TC-LR
The Max"
3:00pm
You will see the world's largest metropolis, a tumultuous capitol city brimming with art, culture, world-class cuisine and pulsating nightlife,
Mexico City, then travel to Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo.
2nd Friday 2:00pm Inn/3:00pm
INN-BR & SP-AR
Springs
Lavita leads this Bible study every month, touching on favorite passages and incorporating those into our daily lives. She invites interaction
and discussion. Feel free to bring your favorite messages from the Bible.
Bible Study
Lavita Dryden
DVD & Discussion: "Discovering
4th Thurs in May, 1st Thurs in June,
Becky Strong
TC-LR
Egypt"
2:00pm to 3:00pm
A visit to Egypt with its crowded bazaars in Cairo and Alexandria, the dam at Aswan, and the intriguing River Nile. Once one of the world's
most powerful nations, the reach of its influence spans the world in all cultures.
Cooking With Melvia
SP-AR
Melvia Martin
June 11th & August 13th, 3:00pm
Melvia will be cooking delightful summer foods, using fresh vegetables and fruits plus other popular foods we all love in the summer for 4th
of July parties, picnics, unique appetizers, and backyard grilling.
Breakfast with Tawjai
SP-AR
Tawjai Payne
May 28th & July 16th, 10:00am
Experimenting with fun Breakfast Foods Tawjai has always prepared that are big family favorites at her house. She will introduce you to
some new and fun foods you can fix for breakfast for a change of pace!
Women Who Changed The
Becky Strong
1st Friday, May-August, 2:00pm
TC-LR
World
Becky will discuss strong, powerful women who made an impact in this world, from ancient times to present. In this interactive discussion,
we will touch on the changes that have taken place throughout the years in women's roles in politics, careers, show business, and religion.
COURSE
FACULTY
DAY AND TIME
LOCATION
Art Classes w/ Lizzie
Lizzie Lopez
2nd Mondays, in June-July, 10:30am
TC-LR
Lizzie is an artist and an art teacher. She will take you through the History of Art, learning about the different periods and artists. She will
also do classes in paper crafts learning how to do flowers, bookmarks, wreaths, and cards made out of paper.
Fun with Humanity
Stacey
3rd Thursday, May-August, 2:00pm
SP-AR
Stacey will discuss trivia & floats, cooking, games in addition to something new and fun every month. She loves to to ride motorcycles and
take road trips to different destinations, so she will share her love of the road.
History of Games & Leisure
SP-AR
Kaitlan Kenworthy
May 20th, 10:00am
Bright discussion about varied and different games, how they began and where. How has the topic of leisure changed throughout the years
according to the generations.
TC-LR
Pasta from Scratch!
Tisha Toombs
Friday, June 12th, 3:30pm
Chef Tisha will teach you how to make pasta from scratch. One of her specialties is homemade Raviolis. She will show you how to prepare it
and the many fillings you can use.
SP-AR
Great Decisions Discussion
Ann Forester
Tuesdays, June & July, 6:00pm
Ann will show the latest Foreign Policy Associations DVD's about the most topical news stories in the world
and how they affect The United States. There are eight 1/2 hour documentaries, each tackling a different challenge facing American today.
India Rising, The Promise of Africa, Syria: The World's Largest Refugee Crisis, Building Brazil and the Great Divide are among the topics for
discussion.
Key
TC - Town Center
CR- Commons Room
FC- Fitness Center
DR- Dining Room
LIB- Library
LR- Living Room
PDR- Private Dining Room
TC II- Town Center Two
Inn
BR- Blue Room
TR- Theatre Room
Conf. R- Conference Room
PDR- Private Dining Room
SN - Springs
AR- Activity Room
PDR- Private Dining Room
NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change. Please call Community Life for specific details.
Upcoming Classes
Tastes of Greece
Art History & Crafts
All About Fashion
Poetry & Prose
History of Country Music
Faculty Biographies
Scott Steinmetz
Scott has taught a class on wine drinking the last few semesters. He is an accomplished appetizer creator/wine drinker. He is knowledgeable
about the history of wines and other liquors. He enjoys spending time with the residents and has been the Executive Director of The
Fountains @ Canterbury since October of 2010.
Mona West
Mona is a TC resident, wife of Peter West and mother of 4. Mona enjoys belonging to the book club and
sharing her impressions with others regardless of whether the books are novels, biographies or classics.
Kaitlan Kenworthy
Kaitlan is the community life assistant at The Springs. She has a degree in Kinesiology and experience working
with the sports teams at Chesapeake Energy. Kaitlan loves soccer, mountain climbing, and running. She has run in many triathalons
and hopes to travel to distant countries to mountain climb. She has backpacked through Europe and traveled to many countries
Kailan is a healthy eater and has prepared many differenct nutritious dishes with our residents.
Stacey Kelly
Stacey is the co-founder and Director of Business Development at Humanity Hospice. She studieed at West Texas State
Univeristy. She is from Sunray, Texas. Stacey is one of our most active volunteers who devotes her life to helping seniors.
Leisha Sparks-Leisha is the Controller at the Fountains @ Canterbury. She has been here 5 years. Leisha is happily married to
her husband Chad and has two children. Her passion is reading…all kinds of books and several at the same time!
Melvia Martin
Melvia loves to travel and spend time with her daughter. She has worked for The Fountains a little over a year in
the Springs. She loves learning and interacting with the residents.
Kristy Davis
Kristy is our new Director of Nurses in the Springs. She has had much experience in this role and enjoys working with
seniors. She is an avid fisherwoman and loves going fishing with her dad.
Tawjai Payne
Tawjai has work for The Fountains @ Canterbury for almost two years. She has four children. Her grandmother is a her
hero and that is the reason she became interested in this field. She also loves interacting and getting to know our residents.
Jim Story
Jim has been the Fitness Coordinator at The Fountains for many years. He has a degree in geology and has taught many classes about rock
formations. He is married and lives with his wife, his brother in law and several cats. Jim loves to run.
Dr. Charles Freede
Dr. Freede is a native Oklahoman, well known in Oklahoma for his work as a Pediatrician. He has lived at the Fountains for 8 years. His
hobbies include playing piano and being with his family.
Becky Strong
Becky has been with Canterbury for 17 years as Community Life Director. She has a BS in Interior Design & Masters in Gerontology. She has a
grown son and daughter and a cat named Prada. She loves doing parties & events.
Guy Ferlo
Guy was born & raised in Rome, New York, "God's Country." He was transferred to Oklahoma in 1964 while
working as a civilian for the Air Force doing electronic, radar, & computer work.
Cheryl Winslow
Cheryl is the Social Services Coordinator at the Springs. She has been here at The Fountains many years and
enjoys interacting with the residents. She and her husband love to travel and visit family. She is an excellent cook and also
loves to garden.
Lloyd Rodenbur
Director of Food services for the last 3 years. He has a degree in Business Administration and has worked in the food service industry for over
20 years. He is highly motivated and works to achieve the highest level of quality assurance in cleanliness and
service. He has lived in Oklahoma City for over 20 years with his wife, son and two dogs. He is an avid sports fan.
Patricia Pressley
Trish is currently the Community Life Assistant for the Inn. She has worked with seniors for 18 years. She enjoys beading, Scrapbooking,&
card-making. She has been living in Oklahoma City with her husband for 21 years. They have one daughter in Dallas. Trish is hoping to make
a trip to Australia with her husband in the coming months. She has a dog & cat. She loves to read and knit w/loom.
Wanda Smith
Wanda has been married for 30 years, has two sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys making crafts and is always searching for new
projects to learn and share with others. Wanda is the HR Director for Canterbury.
Kim Smith
Kim is the Dining Services Assistant Director, based mainly in the Springs kitchen. She has worked at The Fountains for almost 20 years and
enjoys her job. She is married with children as well as grandchildren, and loves spending time with her family.
Cid Carrilho
Cid has been our Transportation driver for the last 1 1/2 years. He enjoys country swing dancing, any outdoor activities and acting like a kid
again with his 12-year old son Chase and 11-year old daughter Emily. Favorite destination is the beach.
Anna May
Anna is a former International Fashion Model & instructor of modeling & acting at John Casablanca's Modeling. She took lessons in Tai Chi
with Master Mickey Sherman, achieved her Black Belt, then became a Certified Master Instructor.
Kerry Peeples
Kerry is the mother of 3 and grandmother of 3. She is a certified Dementia Practitioner, and has been an associate at The Fountains for two
years, working in The Gardens, our memory care.
Tisha Toombs
Tisha is a cook in the Springs. She loves to bake and make things from scratch. She is famous for her crepes and her homemade pasta here at
The Fountains. She has worked here over a year and continues to surprise us with her delightful creations. Sign up for this class to learn the
secrets of building and baking the perfect flavor delivery system.
Ann Forester
Ann was a buyer in manufacturing. She bought raw materials for reclamation. She served as state chairman for HOPI,
teaching leadership to sophomores in high school. Ann is a resident in our Springs.
Dustin Thomasson
Dustin has been a nurse for over 20 years, 14 of those years have been in Long Term Care Nursing working with the elderly. He feels truly
passionate about his work with seniors. Dustin has two children.
Charlie Waters
Charlie comes to the Springs every Tuesday morning to do a class with the Springs residents on religion. He does a short service with a
discussion, and he bring his music so the residents can sing along with his hymns. He is an inspiration to everyone. He loves to travel and he
has one son.
Mary Shrum
Mary is the Program Director for the Inn and the Gardens. She loves to read, loves learning, gardening, and Egyptian History. She is ecofriendly and is a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and wildlife preservation group. Mary has one daughter and three grandchildren.
Verla Raines
Verla is new to Canterbury, she started in January of 2015 as the Move-in Coordinator. She has shared her love of music with all ages, from
babies to senior adaults in church, daycare, school and community settings. She has been a public school teacher, home
school teacher, mother of 2 boys, a Pastor's wife, youth leader. She is involved in her community, Guthrie, on the Festival committee.
Lavita Dryden
Lavita has a strong faith and loves to share it with others. She has taught Bible Studies at her church and other senior
communities. She works with our memory care residents, assisted living, and our long term care and skilled nursing residents.
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