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*Boulder Estates Congregate and Assisted Living * 601 Village Drive, Marshall Minnesota 56258 October 2014

The Boulder ReminderThe Boulder Reminder

Halloween Traditions at Boulder Estates

Boo! Each Halloween the local

superheroes, princesses, & fairies

parade through our lobby and

dining room. We have enjoyed

the cutest, the most imaginative

and creative kids around. Here is

a brief preview of what to expect

this Halloween.

Trick or Treaters are welcome in

our Lobby from 4:30-6:30 on

Halloween evening. They will

parade through the designated

area, then receive a Treat Bag

(from all of us at Boulder) as they

exit the building.

Boulder Estates will provide

goodie bags, apples, another

"healthy" snack item, and candy.

These items will be used to fill the

Treat Bags. You do not need to buy any candy for Trick or Treaters.

However, you may contribute candy

or money for candy for the Treat Bags

if you like.

Anyone interested in helping fill

the Treat Bags should meet in the

Quarry Cafe on Wed, Oct 29 at

1:30. We will fill the Treat Bags

assembly-line style. You will be

surprised how quickly we fill 200

Treat Bags, and how much fun we

have in the process!

Finally, the kids come! On

Halloween evening we rearrange

the Lobby into a viewing area with

extra chairs. We do encourage you

to sit on your walker if possible, so

seating is available for everyone.

If you have questions, please

contact Kris (phone *111).

Have fun, and enjoy the witches,

ghosts & goblins!

~ Tenant Services

October

Notes

Flu Shot Clinic

October 3

Tuesday morning

House Calls with

Amy Nicolas, CNP.

See Stepping Stone for

more information

Monthly House

Calls with Dr.

Alissa Redding,

Podiatrist.

2nd Tuesday each

month. See Stepping

Stone for more

information.

Wellness Clinic with

Stepping Stone Home

Health Care Every Thursday 12:30-

1:30 pm in the Red

Baron Room. Blood

Pressures, Ask-A-Nurse,

and Foot Care (please see

Georgette for a Foot

Care appointment.)

Life’s Most Mysterious

Questions

Where does the one missing sock from

each pair go?

Which came first, the chicken or the

egg?

How does a shepherd count his flock

without falling asleep?

Do fish sleep?

Why did Superman wear his briefs on

the outside of his tights?

Why do donuts have holes?

Why does toast always land butter

side down?

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Special Events Oct 1—Gather at the Summit for music by the Robinson’s

Band.

Oct 2—Gather in the Red Baron Room to watch Thurs night football: Vikings vs.

Packers.

Oct 3—Raise your voice in song at the monthly Sing Along with Beth Wilson at the Summit.

Oct 6—Sign up for an evening outing to the Marching Band Concert. This is a late outing; the concert starts at 8 pm.

Oct 6—Hearing Aid Clinic with Town & Country Hearing in the 1st Floor Activity Room beginning at 4:30 pm. The clinic offers batteries, cleaning, and minor repairs as well as hearing tests. No need for an appointment.

Oct 7—Sign up for an apple outing to Holmberg Orchard. We will return just in time for Pokeno.

Oct 8—It’s a Mystery...come learn more at the Summit!

Oct 10—Greet the Samuel Readers at the Summit. The 1st and 2nd grade students from the school across the street will practice their reading skills.

Oct 10—The Garden Club will meet at 1 pm on the back patio by the Memorial Garden (work in progress).

Oct 10—Join us for an afternoon of Autumn Bingo with the kids from Marshall Area Christian School. There will be a Knudson in the crowd!

Oct 15—Celebrate our Oct birthdays with The Music

Makers.

Oct 16—Enjoy time together with the girls from House of Hope. The girls will file, buff, & paint finger nails at 4 pm.

Oct 17—Gather in the Summit for a Historical discussion with Lyon County Museum.

Oct 22— October is mystery month! Learn all about Sherlock Holmes with Dr.

Martin.

Oct 24—Join us for a Healthy Aging discussion with Dr.

Moriarty from Avera-Marshall.

Oct 31—Celebrate Halloween with a party at 2:30. Costumes encouraged! Come back in the evening to greet Trick or Treaters in the Lobby from 4:30-6:30.

Evenings with Nancy Readers Corner - 6:00 pm in the Lobby on the 1st & 4th Mondays.

Music Appreciation - 6:00 pm in the Quarry Café on the 2nd Monday.

Wii Bowling - 6:00 pm on the 3rd Monday each month in the Quarry Café.

~Tenant Services Kris, Sue, and Casi

Introducing…. Stop by Apt. #135 and give a warm welcome to Arnie Williams. Arnie lived at Hill Street Place before moving here to Boulder Estates. He loves to play 500, pinochle, bingo, and pokeno. If you ever want to play cards, Arnie is the guy to call! Welcome to Boulder Estates Arnie! We are so happy you are here!

Now introducing… The new Boulder family member… Dorothy Storck! Dorothy moved into Apt. #343 from Marshall Square Apartments. She is a proud mother of 2 children. As she is a local Marshallite, Dorothy is very active at the Senior Center & stays busy helping at the VFW, The Eagles Club, our Catholic Daughters & more! She enjoys polka music & volunteering. Dorothy is also a sports fan and enjoys keeping up with the Marshall Tigers, Tracy Panthers, Twins, & Vikings. Let’s all be sure to say “Hello” to Dorothy!

Marilyn Rogers moved into Apt. #232 from her home in St. Paul, MN. She has traveled many places including Mexico, Japan, & Malaysia. In her free time, she enjoys doing crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles & loves to read. She enjoys attending theatre shows & sometimes listening to a symphony orchestra. She also knows a little about each sport and enjoys keeping a tab on the local teams. She particularly enjoys watching a good baseball game. Marilyn is familiar with both Bridge & Whist. Please join me in giving a warm Boulder Welcome to Marilyn!

Please give a cheerful hello to Bernadette Stassen! Bernadette recently moved into Apt. #213 from her previous farm home outside of Marshall. She is the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 25 great grand-children! She loves to play card games such as Bridge, 500, & Pepper. She also enjoys music & baking cookies! Bernadette looks forward to making new friends, having fun, and living life to the fullest here at Boulder Estates!

~ Casi and Sue

Welcome New

Neighbors!

Coupon Collection Please save the coupons from

the Saturday/Sunday paper

for Ardys Hughes in apt #249. Please bring the coupons to

Ardys’ apartment door or drop them off in the tenant services

office.

Event Calendar Highlights What a Mysterious October!

Special Meals at

the Summit

Build Your Own Omelet– Oct 7. 7:00 - 8:30 am. Tasty Omelets with your favorite fixings. This extra special morning meal includes wonderful food & a door prize (you must eat & attend to be eligible for the prize).

Summit Premiere - Oct 9. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Discover new flavors at the Summit Premiere. This is your opportunity to try something different or out-of-the-ordinary. If our customers love an entrée it will appear on the menu in months to come.

Night at the Summit– Oct 16. 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy a Fine-Dining experience at Boulder Estates, complete with linen table cloths, elegant menu selections, and before dinner music.

Pancake Night– Oct 23. 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes. No need to sign up, just come hungry!

Spooky Halloween Meal—Oct 31. 11:30 am—12:30 pm. Gather at the Summit for a spooktacular noon meal. Menu will be announced closer to the date. Costumes encouraged!

Going Bananas!

If you like to bake banana

bread the kitchen ALWAYS

has an abundance of

over-ripe bananas that

tenants are welcome to.

Please contact the kitchen

at *145.

Cook’s Corner

Boulder Estates = “BE”

Now that we are preparing meals for Boulder Creek and also Hill Street Place the kitchen has become an even busier place! One thing

we do now that we never had to do before is mark each pan or container with its end destination. For example, a hotdish for Boulder Creek gets marked “BC”. A tray of cookies heading to Hill Street Place

will be marked with “HSP”. We even mark those items that will be served at Boulder Estates with a “BE” just to keep everything

organized.

I especially like the designation that we use for Boulder Estates

because it gives me pause to think each day about what I might “BE”. These are some of the things that have crossed my mind as I stuff

foil covered pans into the oven...

Today I can BE more thankful, more often. I can BE

appreciative for all the blessings that I have. I can BE the

one to express gratitude.

Today I can BE more kind and thoughtful. I can BE an ear

to listen. I can BE a hand to hold. I can BE aware of the needs of others. I can BE a gentle word. I can BE a random act of kindness. I can BE caring. I can BE my brothers

keeper.

Today I can BE a good neighbor. I can BE the one to check

in on a friend. I can BE the phone call to the lonely. I can BE the helping hand. I can BE the host. I can BE a warm

and friendly greeting. I can BE the one that helps carry the

load.

Today I can BE more helpful and useful. I can BE a helpful

smile. I can BE more than just my job. I can BE available

for others.

Today I can BE more understanding and have more

patience. I can BE empathetic. I can BE deliberate. I can

BE conscientious.

Today I can BE more healthy. I can BE better choices. I can

BE wise decisions.

As tenants of Boulder Estates you share the “BE” designation just like I do. What can you BE today? It's fun when you stop to think about

it. I'm curious how you might answer that question so please share

your thoughts.

Happy October!

~ Todd and the Dining Services team

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Dementia Awareness

The following information provided by the Mayo Clinic Patient Education booklet,

‘Understanding Dementia’, lists the following as the common symptoms of all dementias:

Memory loss: ‘While it is normal to forget names and appointments from time to time,

individuals who have dementia usually forget things frequently and consistently and often

have difficulty recalling recent events.’

Difficulty performing tasks: ‘Unfamiliar or uncommon activities are the most taxing, but as

the disease progresses; even familiar tasks that the person has done many times may become

difficult.

Problems with language: ‘From time to time everyone has trouble finding the right word or

recalling a person’s name. However, people who have dementia often forget simple words

or use words incorrectly, making their speech and writing sometimes difficult to

understand.’

Disorientation to time and place: ‘Individuals may become lost in familiar places, such as

the street where they live. They may forget where they are or how to get home. They also

frequently forget the day of the week, the month or the time of year.’

Difficulty with problem solving and abstract thinking: ‘balancing a checkbook can be

difficult for some, and completing tax forms is challenging for most individuals. A person

with dementia would frequently have difficulty completing these tasks and, as the severity of

dementia increase, he or she may forget what the numbers represent or what needs to be

done with them.’

Misplacing things or putting things in unusual places.

Changes in mood, behavior or personality: ‘People who have dementia may become

unusually emotional and experience rapid mood swings for no clear reason. They may

show less emotion than usual, or they may say or do inappropriate things. Individuals who

have dementia also may seem different in ways that are difficult to pinpoint. For example,

they may become suspicious, irritable, depressed, fearful, anxious or short-tempered.

Loss of initiative: ‘Individuals who have dementia may become passive and withdrawn, for

example, they may sit in front of the television for hours; sleep more than usual; or lose

interest in hobbies and other activities they once enjoyed.’

~Tammy and Stepping Stone Staff

Please Note: SSHHC is not able to launder comforters or rugs. Tenants will need to have family launder these items. Most comforters should be washed in a commercial washer that can

thoroughly clean large items.

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Now Open!!

Congratulations to Jamie and Galen Lanners who welcomed baby Ella Mae into the world on August 12, 2014. During Jamie’s maternity leave, please contact Jim Knudson for more information about Boulder Creek or to request a tour: (507) 532-3834.

Why Do We Forget Names? By Dr. Rob Winningham, Psychology and Gerontology Professor at

Western Oregon University

October 2014

One of the most common complaints about memory is “I can’t remember their name.” In this short article, I will discuss this phenomenon and give some suggestions, and hopefully peace of mind.

There are a couple of primary reasons we sometimes are unable to remember someone’s name. First, we often don’t encode or make a new memory of someone’s name in the first place. We can’t later retrieve a name if we never stored it. The failure to make a new memory of someone’s name when you first meet them is probably the most common challenge.

The second main reason we might not remember someone’s name is not because we haven’t learned it but rather we can’t retrieve or find their name in our memory banks. This situation is known as the Tip of the Tongue state. With Tip of the Tongue experiences, we know the name, we know we know the name, we might even know what sound or letter the name starts with, but alas, it won’t come to us. I am happy to report that Tip of the Tongue states do not appear to be a sign of a more significant problem, although they do often occur with increasing frequency during middle and late adulthood. However, middle age and older adults are more likely to solve a Tip of the Tongue state than a younger adult. One strategy for dealing with these situations is to simply stop thinking about the name for a while. Or, think about people and things related to the name, such as other people associated with the person, places you have been with the person, and so on.

If you want to remember someone’s name, you might want to do one or more of the following:

1. When learning someone’s name, imagine someone else you know with the same name. Quickly imagine whether the two people you know with the same name could be friends or if they have some sort of commonality.

2. Ask the person to spell their name. This will give you more time to rehearse and possibly create a visual image of the name.

3. After learning someone’s name, you can try repeating it back to them, hold it in your mind for a moment, and rehearse it by using it in a normal conversation. If you forget the name in the first few minutes, go ahead and ask them to remind you again. Be sure to address them by their name when you depart.

4. Try writing the name down as soon as possible and rehearse it over the next day or two.

5. Finally, don’t worry if you are unable to remember a name. It is normal and something that most of us find challenging at times.

Stop by to visit a friend at Boulder Creek! Preferred visiting hours are 1:00-4:00 pm.

~ Jamie Lanners, Boulder Creek Housing Manager

Jamie

Halloween Fun Facts

The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from

turnips.

According to Irish legend,

Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the

devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both

heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the

Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.

Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of

Halloween.

Both Salem, Massachusetts,

and Anoka, Minnesota, are the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.

Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dol-

lars annually in the United States.

Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for unique monster carvings!

Convenient Medical Care in Your Home—Right at Boulder Estates

Podiatrist Dr. Alissa Redding offers onsite medical appointments at Boulder Estates.

Care for foot conditions like bunions, heel pain, hammer toes, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, and more

Diabetic Foot Care

For appointment, stop by the Stepping stone Home Health Care office.

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Tricks or Treats

H X N O N B N A M R E P U S

C P I U P D A M O N S T E R

T U N M R S I L T V V X A A

I M J G I V N A L S N Y J T

W P A Z N C V I M E O U V S

C K D P C L O W N R R H V P

M I C K E Y M O U S E I G O

F N X I S E T A R I P M N P

A S H V S S J E R X V C I A

R E C I F F O E C I L O P B

Find the following Halloween costumes in

the puzzle above:

□ Ballerina □ Pirate

□ Clown □ Police Man

□ Ghost □ Pop Star

□ Mermaid □ Princess

□ Mickey Mouse □ Pumpkin

□ Monster □ Super Man

□ Ninja □ Witch

□ Nun

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Notice Board

* Contributions to the Boulder newsletter

are welcomed! Bring your ideas to Tenant

Services. We love to hear from you!

* Check out the PHOTO DISPLAY in the

SW hallway on 3rd floor. The pictures

change every so often. It’s worth the walk!

* Thursday Night Pepper. Pepper players

are welcome in the Quarry Cafe on

Thursday evenings. Stop by after

supper!

* Shop at the Dollar Stop on 2nd floor &

enter the drawing for the Gift Basket. The

winning entry will be selected at next

Tenant Council. *Please note that you can

only win the gift basket once every 3

months. The Dollar Stop is open 9:00-

10:30 am Mon, Wed, Fri. We are closed on

Saturdays until Labor Day.

*

www.facebook.com/BoulderEstates.MarshallMn

Are you curious what we are posting on Face

Book? We will log in on Monday mornings at

the News to take a peak!

* Evening Pinochle in the 1st Floor Activity

Room. We play Pinochle nearly every night

of the week after supper, Stop in to join

the games!

To request additional copies of the newsletter please

contact Tenant Services or email

kris.green@boulderestates.org.

Gifts & Special Donations

Boulder Estates & Stepping Stone would like to say THANK YOU to the following individuals and families that recently made donations.

Leone Pedersen for donating several books to our Library.

Gifford Liebswager for Bingo prizes and Birthday Treats 9/13.

Election Information

Election day is coming near, and it’s time to be

thinking about your voting options: not only who you

are going to vote for, but also how you will cast your

vote.

At Boulder Estates, we like to make this process easier

for you so you can focus your attention on the

candidates rather than the paperwork.

1. If you have recently moved, you must register

to vote at your new address. This applies

even if you move across town or across the

street. Voter Registration forms are available

at the Receptionist desk. Georgette is happy to

assist you.

2. Many Boulder tenants qualify for Absentee

ballots. In order to vote with an Absentee

Ballot, you must complete an Application

form. Stop by the Receptionist desk for your

Absentee Ballot Application. Completed

applications can be returned to Georgette.

Applications must be returned by October 27

to ensure that your ballot is processed by

Election day.

3. Boulder Estates will provide a MAT bus to

our polling place on Election Day if you

prefer to vote in person. The times will be

announced closer to the date.

4. Of course, you are welcome to go vote on

your own or with family and friends.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like

assistance please contact Tenant Services.(*111, *150 )

We will help you with everything except the hard part

of deciding who to vote for!

Let freedom ring and exercise your right to vote this

Election day!

Now Open!

Boulder Creek Assisted Living will have 31

apartments divided into two distinctive

neighborhoods for individuals with memory loss.

It will be located at 604 Village Drive directly across

from Boulder Estates. For information contact

Jamie at 507-929-1234 or email jamie@boulder-

creek.org

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Mike Hagen

Ruth ZMESKAL

Mary Louise

Soenon

Gone yet not forgotten

Pictures taken by Boulder Estates will be printed

periodically and placed in the photo album in the lobby.

Copies available upon request, see Kris.

Arts & Crafts

Baby Lanners

Baby Shower

Baby Shower

Teacher Day: Miss Archer

Party Animal!

School Days/Teacher Day

Teacher Day: Mrs. McLaughlin