CROWNE NEWS

September 1, 2016 Volume 11 Issue 9

A Publication of The Buckingham

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” ― Lauren DeStefano, Wither

The first day of Fall is September 22nd

A Message

From Our

Executive Director

Administration

Julie Fenske

Executive Director 713-979-3838

Jesse Sias

Associate Director 713-979-3059

Monica Romero

Business Office Manager 713-979-3080

Michelle Branker

Resident Account Coordinator 713-979-3790

Liz George

Resident Care Manager 713-979-3789

Sabina Gonzalez

Administrative Assistant 713-979-3100

Concierge/Transportation 713-979-3090

Lifestyles & Resident Services

Pam Ortiz

Resident & Lifestyles Director 713-979-3091

Gloria Marks

Lifestyles Coordinator 713-979-3066

Yolanda Asberry

Resident Service Coordinator 713-979-3068

Lori Mahana

Housekeeping Manager 713-979-3076

Food & Beverage

Tony Bejko

Director of Dining Services 713-979-3092

Will Shrier

Executive Chef 713-979-3767

Suzy Rodriguez

Dining Room Manager 713-979-3094

Windsor Dining Room 713-979-3095

Building Operations/Security

Jarred Richardson

Director of Plant Operations

& Security 713-979-3787

After Hours Security 713-245-6349

Marketing

Cathy Lightfoot

Director of Marketing 713-660-6552

The Buckingham Team Directory

I’d like to thank everyone for their patience with the recent carpet installation and construction modifications to the Windsor Dining Room and Stratford Theater. I’ve heard wonderful comments about the team’s coordination of meal service while the dining room was closed as well as how much everyone enjoyed the alternate dining set up. We hope you like the new look as much as we do!

As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we are also giv-ing the Windsor patio and courtyard a face lift. We are hoping to have it substantially complete in time for our Jazz and Gelato happy hour on September 8th. We are in-viting the Tower depositors to join us so they can meet all of you and get to know their new neighbors. Our plan is to start holding regular events like this so that it is an easy transition when they start the move-in in 2017.

We are also excited to host our official grand opening of the Wellness Center on Friday, September 16th. We plan to start exercise classes in the Wellness Center on Monday, September 19th and will publish a special fitness calendar outlining class times, equipment training sessions and more. Going forward, we plan to hold our quarterly mobil-ity reviews here as well as any wellness related seminars and activities. We are also very close to officially re-opening the pool for swimming. We will be sure to let eve-ryone know as soon as the city has completed the pool permit inspection.

In closing, I’d like to invite everyone to attend the Liesner’s annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 2nd. This year they are holding it in the Theater and Windsor Dining Room. The price includes appetizers, drinks and dinner beginning at 5:00pm. Inge and Willy donate all the food and Inge per-sonally prepares the meal. There is a cost of $50/per per-son for this event and all proceeds go to the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. RSVP’s are required by Friday, September 30th at noon. No tickets can be sold at the door due to the advance preparation required. Thank you to everyone who will be supporting this great event!

Julie

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02 Jim Biggs

03 Don Berleth

04 Gene Dailey

06 Carolyn Colescott

07 Sharon Yapp

08 Becky Connally

11 Ruth Wisner

12 Bill Thompson

13 Angela Apollo

14 Jean Goeb

14 Dorothy McCaine

14 Dorothy Thompson

19 Cliff Rackley

22 Margaret Connely

22 Darlene Dahms

23 Margaret Dwyer

23 Carol Monarchi

25 Dorothy Leflar

Wellness Center Open House

3:00-4:30 pm

Friday, September 16th

Come see your new Wellness Center, take a tour and

celebrate the end of summer by the pool.

Enjoy the music of Steel Vibrations

Blood Pressure Checks

Every Tuesday

10:00 - 11:00 am

Rotunda

You are Invited to a

Birthday Celebration!

Tuesday, September 13th

3:30 pm - Mezzanine

Special entertainment by Rodney Raspberry

Flu Shots by Walgreens

Tuesday, September 28th

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

4th Floor Class-

room

Jazz & Gelato

Thursday, September 8th

3:30 pm - Windsor Courtyard

Join us for a cool summer cocktail and light bites while enjoying the sounds of Jazz Duo Pam & Larry.

Tower depositors are invited...come and enjoy meeting your new neighbors.

May your birthday be

filled with sunshine

and smiles, laughter,

love and cheer.

Happy Birthday!

Oktoberfest 2016 Sunday, October 2nd Windsor Dining Room

Donation: $50.00 Be Sure to Get Your Ticket for this Event!

Mark your calendar and save the date for Willy & Inge Liesner’s Oktoberfest tradition. This year it will be here at The Buckingham. The event will start at 5:00 pm with Beer, Wine & Appetizers followed by a Traditional Ger-

man feast. This event is Sponsored and Catered by Inge and Willy Liesner. Donations are payable to Alzheimer’s Association.

NOTE: This is a ticketed event and must be purchased in advance. RSVP with Gloria in Lifestyles, Deadline is Friday, September 30th.

Always on the Calendar Silver Age Yoga

Thursdays, 11:30 am - Rotunda

Gentle chair yoga, a short program, give it a try.

Prayer Shawl Group

Tuesday, September 6th & 20th, 2:00 pm - Rotunda

Resident Council Meeting Monday, September 12, 7:15 pm - Theatre

Your elected resident representatives invite you to join them for this monthly meeting.

Beading Class Monday, September 12, 2:00 pm - Creative Arts

Room Jason with Bead Traders is coming back with some new

beading ideas. Class will be limited to four people. $30.00

per person for this 2 hour class. Look for sign up sheet on bulletin board.

Poetry Reading Wednesday, September 7th & 21st, 2:00 pm - Rotunda

Calling all poets and poetry readers! Our poetry reading

group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month

in the Rotunda at 2:00 pm.

The Hymn Sing Monday, September 19th, 3:00 pm - Theatre

an old-fashioned sing-a-long of your favorite hymns as well

as other favorite songs.

Neighborhood Chat

Sunday, September 18th, 4:00 pm - Mezzanine Join your neighbors for a time of fellowship at this monthly

gathering. Hosts are Betty Chan & Eve France

Book Club for Men Thursday, September 15th , 2:00 pm-3rd Floor

Signature

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Thursday, Sept 29th

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Stratford Theatre

Call Gloria in Lifestyles for a Table

Join fellow residents for

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Creative Arts Room

Every Wednesday after dinner come and try your luck, relax and enjoy a game of BINGO.

Attention All Readers

Valerie Kohler from the

Blue Willow Bookshop will

be here!

Tuesday, September 13th

2:00 pm - Theatre

Ice Cream for Grandparents Day!

In 1970, Marian McQuade initiated a campaign to establish a day to honor grandparents. In, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a federal proclamation, declaring the first Sunday

after Labor day as National Grandparents Day.

Sunday, September 11th St. James Cafe 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Relax & COLOR

Come, take a deep breath

and relax! Believe it or not, coloring is a great

way to focus, soothe stress wacked out nerves,

decrease anxiety and just spend down time with

yourself. Calm the mind by coming to this class,

be silent and express yourself.

Wednesday, September 14th

1:30 pm - Theatre Hosted by: Pam Ortiz

Director of Resident Service & Lifestyles

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Monday, September 5th

Bar-B-Q Buffet

Two Seating’s 11:00 am and 12:45 pm

Windsor Dining Room

Contact Dining for Reservations

713-979-3095

Movie at 7:00 pm - Erin Brockovich

What's Your Jewelry Worth?

Ben Gordon, a.k.a The Jewelry Judge has revealed many interesting facts to his clients over

the 64 years he has been in the jewelry business. He is a living encyclopedia of jewelry geneal-

ogy. He hasn't just studied the history of jewelry - he has lived through much of it!

Learn about different types of appraisals

Appreciate the value of a consultation to separate fine from costume jewelry

Come away with tips for protecting your estate

What do your heirs want to inherit? What to consider when distributing an estate.

Learn the genealogy behind your estate jewelry!

The First 10 Participants have signed up and have been invited to bring one piece of jewelry for a spot con-

sultation.

Arrangements for full written appraisals can be made upon request.

Mr. Gordon started his career as a runner in New York's Diamond District. His encyclopedic knowledge of

jewelry design, manufacturing, repair and current market valuations helps his audiences to more fully appre-

ciate and value their heirloom treasures.

During his consultations, Mr. Gordon identifies clues from jewelry. He not only evaluates fine jewelry from its

materials, gemstones, style and condition, but he can also help uncover its story and recreate family history.

Friday, September 2nd

2:30 pm - Theatre

Hospitality Tours The Power of Familiarity over Fear!

Join Philip Jacob, Plaza Administrator, and Anna Pack,

Plaza Senior Living Counselor, for a reassuring and em-

powering look into the amenities, benefits and joy the

Plaza Health Services at The Buckingham has to offer!

After all, YOU are our greatest treasure and helping

you AGE SUCCESSFULLY is our greatest mission!

Wednesday, September 7th

3:00 pm—

Assisted Living, Dining Room

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Friday, September 9th Depart Lobby: TBA

The Light between Oceans

An Australian World War I veteran (Michael Fassbender) takes a job as a lighthouse keeper on an isolated island. He meets his future wife (Alicia Vikander) at the nearest coastal town, and the two begin their new life alone at the lighthouse. Once settled, a lifeboat washes ashore with a newborn in-side and the couple raise the infant as their own. Rachel Weisz co-stars in this adapta-tion of M.L. Stedman's novel, which was written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines). ~ Daniel Gelb, Rovi

Linda Eder Sings Judy Garland Sunday, September 11th Depart Lobby: 6:30 pm Tickets: $41.00

Inspired by her album By Myself: The Songs of Judy Garland,

the unrivaled Linda Eder salutes stage and screen icon Judy

Garland, along with Principal POPS Conductor Designate Ste-

ven Reineke. Experience Eder’s lustrous voice as the Hou-

ston favorite showcases some of Garland’s greatest hits like

“Me and My Shadow,” “Almost Like Being

in Love,” and the song that made Garland a

superstar, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Sign up on the Bulletin Board. Tickets are limited.

Whistle Down the Wind

Sunday, September 25th Depart Lobby: 1:15 pm

Tickets: $39.00

Whistle Down the Wind, with lyrics by acclaimed rock and roll songwriter Jim Steinman, this musical features Andrew Lloyd Webber using gospel, folk, and traditional Broadway showstoppers to create what many consider to be his most diverse and effective musical landscape. This production is not to be missed!

Holly Hall Book Review Tuesday, September 27th Depart Lobby: 9:45 am

Tinseltown By William J. Mann Reviewer: Rose-Mary Rumbley

It has a subtitle that tells all: Murder, Morphine, and Mayhem. It's the story of Hollywood in the early days, when the public loved the stars but didn't approve of their lifestyles. The Hayes Committee was appointed to censor the films. It helped, but there were other factors that really changed Hollywood.

SALT Air

Seafood Kitchen

Out on the Town Tuesday, September 20th

Depart Lobby 4:45 pm

SaltAir Seafood Kitchen introduces a new, original to Houston and surprises guests with Vietnamese, Thai, Moroccan, South American and Middle Eastern influ-ences. Crudos, Carpaccio, shellfish presentations adorn a menu to be admired for its light, fresh and clean nature. SaltAir is a fresh approach to seafood dining, bringing in the freshest products from around the globe.

Crescent City Beignets

Monday, August 26th

Depart Lobby 10:00 am

Hot powder sugar beignets, fresh chicory coffee

and good friends is a nice way to start the day.

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Day Trip to Huntsville—County Bus

Lunch at The Farmhouse Restaurant

Wednesday, September 21st Depart: 9:00 am

Donation: $5.00 for Each Museum

Texas Prison Museum

The exhibits at the museum trace the develop-

ment of the Texas penal system from 1848 to to-

day. Helping us to understand this is Jim Willett,

the former warden of "The Walls" prison, who

oversaw 89 executions.

The museum's prize possession is Old Sparky, an

electric chair that fried 361 prisoners between

1924 and 1964. It was made by prison workers,

rescued from a prison dump, and is now displayed

in a replica Death Chamber. Nearby is a photo of

dog-faced Captain Joe Byrd, who started pulling

Old Sparky's switch in 1936. "He was as tough as

they came, but was loved because of his compas-

sion," reads the accompanying caption.

Adickes Foundation Museum

“I’ve always wanted to do this”.….I think every

artist is concerned about what is going to hap-

pen to his work when he’s gone”, said David

Adickes, the Houston artist who has charmed

and shocked with his giant concrete statues and

other works of art. Four years ago when his old

Huntsville High School sat vacant and was des-

tined for demolition David made an offer to

showcase a lifetime of paintings and sculptures.

The 80,000 square foot school is now a museum

for his more than 300 paintings and a number

of statues.

This trip will leave at 9:00am and we plan to return around 3:30 pm.

Team up with a student and see what you have in common. Each month we will go and visit the stu-

dents.

Intergenerational Mentor Opportunity, We will be going to HUB school twice this month.

The HUB Houston is a relationship-centered educational program for young adults with neurological differences. We are helping to bring a sense of real belonging to life and to help students discover their strengths in a community where members are Heard, Understood and Believed in.

Friday, September 16th 10:00 am—11:00 am

Meet the students of the HUB. You will have an opportunity to team up with a student and find shared interest. Teachers will be on hand to guide us through the process.

Thursday, September 22nd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

This day will be a practice setting for our members to engage with employers from the community and practice their inter-view skills. All we need from you is to show up! I will do the rest! Ahead of time you will have mock interview questions that I have been able to practice with them. As always please feel free to add in your own in relation to your field.

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Would like to invite you to Movie Mania!

Join them in the Theatre Sunday, September 25th

5:00 pm

Featured Film is Hello My Name is Doris

Drinks and Snacks provided.

Listen Group 2:00 pm - Theatre

A manager from each department of The Bucking-ham presents current information from their area and listens to resident feedback. Join us to see what’s going on… and share your comments. Thursday, September 1st Security & Maintenance Jarred Richardson Thursday, September 22nd Administration Julie Fenske

A “Grand” Match

Match each definition with on of the “Grand” terms from the list.

1. A country music theater in Nashville

2. A series of waterways in eastern China

3. Splendor and impressiveness

4. The wife or widow of a grand duke

5. A climactic finish

6. A type of rose

7. A person of high rank or eminence

8. The gorge carved by the Colorado River

9. A type of ballet jump

10. An industrial city in southwestern Michigan

11. Everything added up

12. To increase the power, status, or wealth of

13. A large instrument supported by three legs

14. The four most important tournaments in tennis

15. Pompous or extravagant in language

16. Terminal station in New York City

17. The function or expression to be integrated

18. A large structure for seating spectators

19. A director of the court

20. Musical direction in a grand, noble style

21. A river between the U.S. and Mexico

22. A series of high-level competitions in a sport, such as sailing or auto racing

23. The taking of property valued above a certain dollar amount

A. Integrand B. Grand finale C. Grandioso D. Grand prix E. Grand Canyon F. Aggrandize G. Grand Ole Opry H. Grandee I I. Grand larceny J. Rio Grande K. Grandeur L. Grand duchess M. Grand jete N. Grand Rapids O. Grandiflora P. Grandstand Q. Grand piano R. Grand Canal S. Grand inquisitor T. Grand total U. Grandiloquent V. Grand Central

IN & ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Pool opening! Windsor patio & courtyard

opening! Fitness Center opening! So much to

do, so if you get too tired, come and relax

with a good book, newspaper or magazine In

the Library. PLEASE, THOUGH, LEAVE THOSE

NEWSPAPERS IN THE LIBRARY!!! We added

a new DVD movie, Leonardo Di Caprio

in Aviator (find it on first paperback rack); LARGE PRINTS add-

ed: As Time Goes By, Mary Higgins Clark, 2016; Whiter Than

Snow, Sandra Dallas, 2010; With Hope, Dorothy Garlock, 1998;

Another City, Not My Own, Dominick Dunne, 1997; A Royal Mur-

der, Elliott Roosevelt, 1994; Shadow Song, Terry Kay, 1994;

Morning Glory, LaVyrle Spencer, 1989; HARD BACKS: The Light

of Paris, Eleanor Brown, 2016; Clint Hill, Secret Service agent

to presidents, with Lisa McCubbin, Five Presidents, Mrs. Kenne-

dy and Me, & softback Five Days in November 2012-16; Rock

with Wings, Anne Hillerman, 2015; Somerset, Leila Meacham,

2014; Victoria-A Life, A. N. Wilson, 2014; Bones Never Lie,

Kathy Reichs, 2014; Julia Fairchild, Louise Gaylord, 2007; The

Wedding, Nicholas Sparks, 2003; The Prometheus Deception,

Robert Ludlum, 2000; Together Alone, Barbara Delinsky, 1995;

The Handy Book for Geneologists; SOFTBACKS: Truth or Die,

James Patterson & Howard Roughan, 2015; The Diamond Ca-

per, Peter Mayle, 2015; See Me, Nicholas Sparks, 2015; Still

Life with Bread Crumbs, Anna Quindlen, 2014; The Hurricane

Sisters, Dorothea Benton Franks, 2014; The Other Half, Sarah

Rayner, 2014; Empty Mansions, Bill Dedman & Paul Clark

Newall, Jr. 2014; My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante, 2015;

Cockroaches, Jo Nesbo, 2013; The Martian, Andy Weir,

2011/14; Creating What's Next Gracefully, Buckingham speak-

er Valerie Ramsey with Heather Hummel, 2013; Life After Life,

Kate Atkinson, 2013; Call Me Zelda, Erika Robuck, 2013; On

Hallowed Ground (Arlington National), Robert M. Poole, 2009;

Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison, 1977/2004; Wobble to

Death, Peter Lovesey, 1970; Euphoria, Lily King; Summer Se-

crets, Jane Green, 1968; Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alison Weir,

1999; and PAPERBACKS: Sweet Little Lies, Jill Shalvis, 2016;

Discovering You, Brenda Novak, 2016, Fool Me Once, Just One

Look and The Stranger, Harlan Coben, 2015,16,04; Natchez

Burning, Greg Iles, 2014; The Golem of Hollywood, Jonathon

Kellerman & Jesse Kellerman, 2014; Hidden Summer, Robyn

Carr, 2012; and One Rough Man, Brad Taylor, 2011. Don’t

blink your eyes or you will miss the latest puzzle; they are whiz-

zes; the current one being Louvre Pyramid, Paris. In between

Crowne News issues, all newest hardback donations are on

the coffee table so always make that your first stop. There are

treasures everywhere that you probably haven’t discov-

ered so remember, “You can’t judge a book by the cover!”

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Resident Council Corner

Six months ago I replaced Jan van Sant on

the Resident Council when he was asked to

serve on the SQLC Board of Directors. Jan

was a tough act to follow but with the dedi-

cated Council members we have named two

new quality members, Dorothy McCaine and

Bill Thompson. We also elected Dick Baile

as Vice President in addition to his other re-

sponsibilities. I am very fortunate to work

with such a pleasant and supportive group.

However, some of our members must retire

from the Council at year’s end after four

years of active duty. They will be missed.

So in November we will disburse ballots to

identify replacements. The ballots will be

collected in mid-December, and counted with

results being announced soon after.

I have been approached and have sought after

volunteers to serve in 2017. It is encouraging

to have viable candidates at this time of year.

I ask all residents to consider replacing retir-

ing members and be sure your nominee will

agree to serve before placing his/her name on

the ballot.

The Council will continue to report accurate-

ly and timely the Buckingham activities and

to represent the residents.

Fred Booth

Celebration of Life

Everyday in some small way

Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near

Still missed, loved and always dear.

Joyce Toellner

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Celebration of Life

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

Dr. Rob’s Science Connection --

Enhancing Brain Health

Sleep and Memory Issue 2

Approximately 50% of older adults suffer form sleep

problems or insomnia and this can negatively affect

their memory ability, quality of life, and mood. In a

2007 study, researchers found that if people miss

just one night of sleep, their ability and likelihood of

recognizing things they had seen since the sleepless

night decreased from 86% to 74%. One might, there-

fore, infer that insomniacs who didn’t sleep much the

night before would have approximately a 12% reduc-

tion in their ability to make new memories. Other

researchers have found that the ability to have sus-

tained attention is affected by lack of sleep.

Sleep medications certainly have their place, but

while they often help people fall asleep, there is evi-

dence that they negatively affect the quality of sleep.

But the good news is that there are effective non-

pharmacological interventions to enhance sleep. Be-

low you will find many of the so-called sleep hygiene

recommendations.

1. Keep regular hours.

2. Exercise everyday but not in the evening. Stretch-

ing and moderate exercise in the morning seems to

be most beneficial in decreasing how long it takes to

fall asleep and how long people stay asleep.

3. Don't drink too much alcohol after dinner; it will

impair the quality of sleep.

4. Take a nap during the day to increase daily sleep.

This recommendation is different from what has

been suggested during the past 30 years, but new

research shows it generally increases total daily sleep

duration and quality of night sleep.

5. Get more exposure to natural light during the day.

6. Avoid nicotine and caffeine, which are both Cen-

tral Nervous System stimulants.

7. Unwind in the evening. "The lamb and the lion

may lie down together but the lamb won't be very

sleepy" (Woody Allen). This mechanism is adaptive if

there is a danger or threat, but it has had a negative

effect on modern people whose lives are often full of

chronic stressors.

8. Don't go to bed starved or stuffed.

9. Don't associate the bedroom with wakefulness.

Don't eat, drink, or watch television in bed. If you

can't go to sleep then get up and do something else

besides worrying about not going to sleep.

10. Don't ruminate in bed. If you have thoughts that

you would like to remember, write them down and

stop thinking about them.

11. Use the ultradian cycles to predict optimal times

to go to sleep.

12. Control light and, thus, melatonin release.

13. Be sure to make the sleeping environment as

comfortable as possible (e.g., bedding, temperature)

14. Make sure the sleeping environment meets your

standards of tidiness.

15. Try to reduce noise exposure during the night.

16. Engage in mindful meditation

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Celebration of Life

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

2016-2017 Inspirational Senior Texan— Patricia Clayton Deckert

The Buckingham - Houston The contest is held annually in recognition of Nation-al Senior Citizens Day* (August 21) and serves as an opportunity for LeadingAge Texas members, ie The Buckingham, to recognize senior citizens in their communities who make outstanding contributions and inspire others with their actions.

This year I wrote an essay on Pat Deckert and submitted her as our In-spirational Senior here at The Buck-ingham. You may not know this but Pat is very instrumental in helping me with the Newsletter among many other things here at the community.

From LeadingAge Texas:

By popular vote, Patricia Clayton Deckert, a resident of The Buckingham in Houston, has been named our 2016-2017 Inspirational Senior Texan. Congratula-tions to Patricia & all at The Buckingham on this prestigious honor. In May, Patricia will be presented with an award at the Opening General Session of our 2017 Annual Conference in Austin.

National Fall Prevention Day

Thursday, September 22nd 11:00 – 12:00 pm Theatre

Lauren Jung, Director of Physical Therapy and Carolyn Teague,

Fitness Specialist will be presenting Masterpiece Living: Verti-

cal. We will discuss moving about safely in the home and how

to use the many different types of walkers, canes, even wheel-

chairs properly. Once you have the device that is right for you,

it is essential to get the training you need to be able to use it

correctly. A walker can be a great tool for keeping a frail, older

adult independent and mobile, however, if it is not properly

used, then it can be dangerous and a threat to your well-

being. We will also talk and demonstrate what happens if you

do experience a fall and the proper procedure for getting back

up. Roughly one-third of healthy, older adults will fall each

year; however, most will not be seriously injured by the fall.

So it is important to learn the correct and safest way to return

to our feet.

10 Minute Topics

Are designed to spark conversation or bring people and ideas together. You don’t have to be part of a

group to have an impact. You just need to take 10 minutes and think about the topic. We will be offering a

new topic each month. Information is provided by Masterpiece Living.

Sleep

As people age, their sleep patterns change. Older adults tend to spend less time in the deeper stages of sleep,

including the Rapid Eye Movement, or REM stage of sleep24. This means that sleep is generally lighter and can

be interrupted very easily. For this reason older adults have problems with staying asleep at night. However,

modifying the environment by making the room darker and quieter can help. Physical activity also increases

the chances of getting an adequate amount of sleep - which is about seven to eight hours.

Ask yourself these questions:

How would you characterize your sleep patterns?

How have your sleeping patterns changed as you have aged?

What are some things that you can do to get better sleep?

Movies...Every Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm

Friday, September 2 SPY Unassuming CIA analyst Susan Cooper is far from being a James Bond type, but when she's thrust into the field to investigate the disappearance of her partner, she turns into an improbable superspy.

Saturday, September 3 Night at the Museum

Secret of the Tomb Security guard Larry Daley plunges into an adventure that transports him to a London museum, where he's surrounded by a new set of artifacts -- including the remains of an Egyptian pharaoh who's resurrected by a magic tablet.

Friday, September 9 Five Easy Pieces Nicholson plays the now iconic cad Bobby Dupea, a shiftless thirtysomething oil rigger and former piano prodigy immune to any sense of responsibility, who returns to his upper-middle-class childhood home, blue-collar girlfriend in tow, to see his estranged ailing father.

Saturday, September 10 45 Years

Geoff and Kate Mercer's plans for a 45th anniversary party are upset by some unexpected news: A body found in the Swiss Alps has been identified as Geoff's long-ago love Katya, who perished in an accident 50 years earlier.

Friday, September 16 The Mouse that Roared In this adaptation of Leonard Wibberley's satirical novel, the world's smallest country, the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, stays afloat by exporting wine to America. But when California bottles a cheaper version, bankruptcy looms for the tiny Duchy. So, they take matters into their own hands by waging war against America. In a comic tour de force, Peter Sellers plays three separate roles. Jean Seberg co-stars and Jack Arnold di-rects.

Saturday, September 17 Youth On vacation in the Alps, two friends on the verge of turning 80 look to each other for support as both rush to face potentially momentous career landmarks, realizing that time is no longer on their side.

Friday, September 23 The International In this sophisticated thriller, hard-driving Interpol agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan assistant district attorney Eleanor Whitman join forces to take down a prominent financial institu-tion involved in international arms dealing.

Saturday, September 24 Emma’s Chance While volunteering at a horse rescue, Emma forms an unlikely bond with an abused horse that won't let anyone else ride her. Gaining new skills and confidence, Emma hatches a plan to re-deem herself and ultimately save the ranch she's grown to love.

Friday, September 30 The Finest Hours Recounting one of the most heroic tales in the annals of the U.S. Coast Guard, this tense maritime thriller traces the daring rescue of the crew aboard two oil tankers; both vessels were torn in two by the furious waves of a gigantic Atlantic storm.

September 4 Emperor As World War II ends, Gen. MacArthur oversees Japan's surren-der, an act that dispels the nation's centuries-old beliefs about its emperor. With the eyes of the world -- and history -- upon them, MacArthur and his protégé will change Japan forever.

September 11 Whiplash Driven by his demanding music teacher, drummer Andrew is determined to succeed as a jazz musician -- even if it destroys his personality. Under the shadow of his father's failed artistic attempts, Andrew practices until his hands bleed.

September 18 Joy After 10 years of trying to mass-market the revolutionary floor mop she had invented, housewife Joy Mangano strikes gold with a personal pitch on QVC that turns her Miracle Mop into an overnight marketing miracle.

Movie Mania September 25

Hello, My Name is Doris Inspired by insights gained through a self-help seminar, 60-year-old Doris Miller brazenly steps forward to pursue the affections of a much younger co-worker -- and inadvertently becomes a hit with his hipster cohorts.

*Please note movies can change due to availability from Netflix, check bulletin board for updates.

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