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Patriots Colony at Williamsburg

6000 Patriots Colony Drive Williamsburg, Virginia

757-220-9000 patriotscolony.org

MARCH 2017

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News and Events for Residents of The Berkeley

Ash Wednesday Worship Servicel Wednesday, March 1 - 1 p.m. (GH)

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the season of Lent, a time of fasting and prayer. Join us for a worship service, followed by the administering of ashes.

Singer Claudia Nygaard in Concertl Wednesday, March 1 7 p.m. (GH)Enjoy a concert by a singer/songwriter who has written both humorous and heartfelt songs.

Carson Hudson presents “Say cheese!”l Friday, March 3 2 p.m. (GH)Take a look at early presidential photography and what it shows us!

l Wednesday, March 8 7 p.m. (GH) Enjoy a festive performance by Irish dancers fromRose & Sword Academy.

Irish Dancers perform

Crafting: Spring wreathsl Wednesday, March 8 1:30 p.m. (AL2)

Visit Texasl Tuesday, March 7 1:30 p.m. (AL1)Texas, a beautiful state with deserts, pine forest and the Rio Grande. Learn about its history and culture.

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Special Guest Speaker Series: Craig Haganl Tuesday, March 21 - 10:30 a.m. (GH)

Mobile Library Visitl Thursday, March 9 - 1:30 p.m. (GH)

Guest Author: Col. Bill Reeder “Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam”l Thursday, March 9 - 2 p.m. (AL1) Bill discusses his captivating memoir of his experience as the last U.S. Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A story of courage, hope, survival and the thrill and horror of combat, the fear and anxiety of captivity and the stories of friendships forged and friends lost.

KEYS Student Concert: Irish Music Medleyl Friday, March 10 3 p.m. (GH)

St. Patrick’s Day Party l Friday, March 17 - 3:30 p.m. (AL2)

Join in the fun, wear green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy green beer, grasshopper drinks, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

U. S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Band Concert l Wednesday, March 22 - 7 p.m. (GH)

Enjoy this military band maintained by the United States Coast Guard.

A Musical Evening with Danya Zimbauer and Ina Berkey l Wednesday, March 29 7 p.m. (GH)

Danya Zimbauer and Ina Berkey share a love for music and are passionate about sharing their musical talents.

Cathy Combs performs:l Tuesday, March 7 - 11:30 a.m. (DR )

l Tuesday, March 28 - 10:30 a.m. (AL1)

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Resident Council Meetingl Tuesday, March14 2 p.m. (ALCR)

All residents urged to attend and participate._______________________

Activity Planning Meetingl Thursday, March 16 2 p.m. (AL) Suggest new activity ideas.

Tales of History with Vanessa Cole l Friday, March 31 - 2 p.m. (ALGR2)

“ LEAVE IT TO THE LADIES”During the Civil War the ladies were also fighting for the cause. These stories demonstrate their strength and determination.

BUS OUTINGS:l Friday, March 3 11 a.m. (AL) Lunch at Olive Garden

l Monday, March 13 1 p.m. (AL) Shopping trip

l Monday, March 20 2 p.m. (AL) Scenic drive

l Monday, March 27 1 p.m. (AL) Shopping trip

Happy HourEvery Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30 p.m. (ALCR)

l Thursday, March 2 Performance by Sugar N Spicel Thursday, March 23 Performance by James Curry (ALCR )l Thursday, March 30 Birthday Happy Hour

Tea Time l Friday, March 24 3:30 p.m. (AL2)

l Friday, March 31 3:30 p.m. (AL2)

Hot tea, snacks and fun neighborly conversation on a spring winter day!

Happy Birthday! Virginia Bolender 3/9

Jean Morris 3/17

If you want to be excluded from the birthday list,

please let Sara know by the 15th of the month.

new neighbors Virginia Bolender

Stanley Rammes

Shaping upl Every Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. (BG)

Dining Schedule7:30 a.m. Breakfast11:30 a.m. Lunch4:30 p.m. Dinner11:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch

Beauty Salon Services Monday (Shara) Tuesday (Janette)Friday (Darlene)Thursdays - manicuresand pedicures from 9 a.m. to noon.

Music Therapy with Jennifer Phillipsl Every Saturday 1 p.m. (AL1)

Sunday Worshipl Every Sunday 4 p.m. (GH) Sunday church service.

Rosary and Bible Studyl Every Friday 9:30 a.m. (CH) Led by the chaplain.

Night Cap Chat l Every Wednesday 6 p.m. (AL)

movie time!

l Saturday, March 4 - 2:30 p.m. (ALCR)

“The Notebook” (2004) Gena Rowlands & James Garner

l Saturday, March 11 - 2:30 p.m. (ALCR)

“Seabiscuit” (2003) Tobey Maguire & Jeff Bridges

l Wednesday, March15 - 7 p.m. (GH)

“Max” (2015) Josh Wiggins & Lauren Graham

l Saturday, March 18 - 2:30 p.m. (ALCR)

“Something’s Gotta Give” (2003) Jack Nicholson & Diane Keaton

l Saturday, March 25 - 2:30 p.m. (ALCR)

“Two Weeks Notice” (2002)

Sandra Bullock & Hugh Grant

Fresh popped popcorn and beverages available.

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Walking Clubl Thursday, March 2 - 2 p.m. (AL)

l Thursday, March 9 - 2 p.m. (AL)

Dementia Support Group

l Monday, March 13 1:30 p.m. (CH)

l Monday, March 27 1:30 p.m. (CH)

Join this support group for caregivers and spouses. Develop a mutual support system with other caregivers who truly understand.

Night Cap Chat l Every Wednesday 6 p.m. (AL) Enjoy an after dinner drink! In February we will be serving Irish Coffee, White Russians and Mud Slides.

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The Berkeley calendar WEEK ONEl Wednesday, March 1 ASH WEDNESDAY 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:00 Worship service, followed by ashes (CH) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2)6:00 Night Cap Chat (AL)7:00 Singer Claudia Nygaard in Concert (GH)

l Thursday, March 2 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Texas trivia (AL) 2:00 Walking Club (AL)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR) Performance by Sugar N Spice

l Friday, March 39:30 Rosary and Bible Study (CH) 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Lunch outing (AL) Olive Garden2:00 Carson Hudson presents “Say Cheese!” (GH)2:30 Shaping up (BG)

l Saturday, March 4 1:00 Music therapy (AL1)1:30 Facts and trivia (AL)2:30 Movie time (ALCR) The Notebook6:00 After dinner talks (AL

WEEK TWO l Sunday, March 57:10 Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (ALL)10:10 St. Bede’s bus (ALL)4:00 Sunday worship (GH) Chaplain Greenman Patriots Colony

l Monday, March 610:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning news (AL)1:30 Crossword fun (AL)2:30 Shaping up (BG)2:30 BINGO (AL2)

l Tuesday, March 7 10:00 Joy Ministers visit10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning Devotion (AL)11:30 Cathy Combs performs at lunch (DR)1:30 Visit Texas (AL1)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Wednesday, March 810:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning Devotion (AL)1:30 Crafting fun, spring wreaths (AL2)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2)6:00 Night Cap Chat (AL)7:00 Irish Dancers performs (GH)

l Thursday, March 9 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Mobile library visit (GH)1:30 Walking Club (AL)2:00 Guest Author: Col. Bill Reeder (AL1)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Friday, March 10 9:30 Rosary and Bible Study (CH) 10:30 Open gym (BG)11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Manicures (AL2)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 KEYS Student Concert: Irish Music Medley (GH)

l Saturday, March 11 1:00 Music therapy (AL1)1:30 Facts and trivia (AL)2:30 Movie time (ALCR) Seabiscuit6:00 After dinner talks (AL)

Daylight Saving Time begins 2 a.m. on Sun., March 12.Turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed.

WEEK THREEl Sunday, March 127:10 Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (ALL)10:10 St. Bede’s bus (ALL)4:00 Sunday worship (GH) Rev. Lauren McDonald Episcopal Priest

l Monday, March 13 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning news (AL)1:00 Shopping trip (AL)1:30 Dementia Support Group (CH) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)2:30 BINGO (AL2)

l Tuesday, March 1410:30 Open gym (BG) 10:30 St. Bede’s mass (CH)1:30 Manicures (AL2)2:00 Resident Council Meeting (ALCR)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Wednesday, March 15 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2) 6:00 Night Cap Chat (AL)7:00 Movie night (GH) Max

l Thursday, March 16 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)2:00 Activity Planning Meeting (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Friday, March 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY 9:30 Rosary and Bible Study (CH) 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 St. Patrick’s Day trivia (BG)2:30 Shaping up (BG) 3:30 St. Patrick’s Day Party (AL2)

l Saturday, March 181:00 Music therapy (AL1)1:30 Facts and trivia (AL)2:30 Movie time (ALCR) Somethings Gotta Give6:00 After dinner talks (AL)

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WEEK FOUR l Sunday, March 197:10 Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (ALL)10:10 St. Bede’s bus (ALL)4:00 Sunday worship (GH) Fr. Carolton Bakkum Grace Episcopal Church

l Monday, March 20 SPRING BEGINS!10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning news (AL) 1:30 Crosswords (AL)2:00 Scenic drive (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2)

l Tuesday, March 21 10:00 Joy Ministers visit10:30 Open gym (BG) 10:30 Guest Speaker Series: Craig Hagen (GH)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR )

l Wednesday, March 22 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2) 6:00 Night Cap Chat (AL)7:00 U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Band performs (GH)

l Thursday, March 23 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Name That Tune (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR ) Performance by James Curry (ALCR )

l Friday, March 24 9:30 Rosary and Bible Study (CH) 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Manicures (AL2)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Tea Time (AL2)

l Saturday, March 251:00 Music therapy (AL1)1:30 Facts and trivia (AL)2:30 Movie time (ALCR ) Two Weeks Notice6:00 After dinner talks (AL)

WEEK FIVE l Sunday, March 267:10 Hickory Neck Episcopal Church (ALL)10:10 St. Bede’s bus (ALL)4:00 Sunday worship (GH) Thomas Evans ARMY Chaplain

l Monday, March 2710:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning news (AL) 1:00 Shopping trip (AL)1:30 Dementia Support Group (CH)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2)

l Tuesday, March 2810:00 Joy Ministers visit10:30 Open gym (BG) 10:30 Cathy Combs performs (AL1)1:30 Manicures (AL2) 2:30 Shaping up (BG) 3:30 Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Wednesday, March 29 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Spring hangman (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:00 BINGO (AL2) 6:00 Night Cap Chat (AL)7:00 A Musical Evening with Danya Zimbauer and Ina Berkey (GH)

l Thursday, March 30 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)1:30 Crosswords (AL) 2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Birthday Happy Hour (ALCR)

l Friday, March 31 9:30 Rosary and Bible Study (CH) 10:30 Open gym (BG) 11:00 Morning devotion (AL)2:00 Tales of History with Vanessa Cole (ALGR2)2:30 Shaping up (BG)3:30 Tea Time (AL2)

(ALL) Assisted Living Lobby(GH) Grand Hall(BG) Berkeley Gym Second Floor(AL) Assisted Living Sitting Area(CH) Chapel(DR) Dining Room

(SDR) Small Dining Room

(AL1) Assisted Living TV Lounge First Floor(AL2) Assisted Living TV Lounge Second Floor(ALCR2) Assisted Living Community Room Second Floor(ALGR2) Assisted Living Game Room Second Floor (Fireplace Room)

Activities run 30 minutes to one hour, except for outings and special events that will typically run two to four hours. Activities are subject to change. All supplies areaccounted for daily.

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The Berkeley TELEPHONE NUMBERS

l Assisted Living Director: 585-7023

l Front Desk: 220-9000

l Director of Food Services: Rick Bishop, 886-2174

l Billing Coordinator: Megan Meyers, 585-7055

l Activities Coordinator: Sara Masten, 585-7024

l Chaplain: Travis Greenman, 585-7069

l Transportation: 585-7078

l Fitness Manager: Sean Bush, 585-7053

l Marketing Manager: Scott Hay, 585-7008

6000 Patriots Colony DriveWilliamsburg, VA 23188

MARCH 2017

March is:National Craft Month

National Nutrition MonthNational Women’s History Month

Social Workers Month