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March
2020
Program Ponderings
Director of Programs - Brad Ray
Sometimes it’s hard to see
how lucky we all are. It seems like every time we think there will be a
pot of gold at the end of the rain-bow, we are surprised to find it’s not there. But when the residents
of Village Shores start getting that twinkle in their eye, and the green
vests and shamrock shirts get dusted off, you know that spring is just around the corner! Let’s take
a look in our monthly Shorelines newsletter to see what kind of fun
adventures are in store for March!
The first week of March fea-tures Lacey, from Humana, com-
ing to speak on how the amount of carbs in most of our diets is very
unhealthful. In addition, Dezso will be starting a new monthly ac-tivity- Humanities 101! A ten
part monthly series, giving a lec-ture on World History. This course
will encompass art, the develop-ment of science, and government! An optional quiz will follow each
course. A great way to utilize
Dezso’s teaching background!
The first week of March
rounds out with a Minnesota Or-chestra concert and an SPCO
concert at Wooddale Church. There are a great many lovers of classical music at Village Shores.
Make sure to take advantage of the opportunities we provide to
nurture that interest, if it is one
you choose to do so!
With this summer being the
50th anniversary of the moon landing, we are happy to recognize that amazing feat with a lecture by
Rob Ellos, one of our favorites. “Apollo 11: To The Moon” will
prove to be a insightful look into Rob’s perception of this important
milestone of human history.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Village Shores will be hosting an event,
open to the community. A corned beef and cabbage buffet will be
served along with music by “The Entertainers!” This fun musical
duo will be performing in the Dining Room from 5:00 - 6:00. The event
takes place from 4:00 - 6:30. The meal is free for all. Invite some
friends to share in the jolly atmos-phere of Village Shores!
A new naturalist will be com-
ing to Village Shores to provide a lecture on March 18th. Eloise
Dietz will give an overview on the practice of tree tapping for maple
sap, and the old fashioned “sugaring” process! Her lecture
“It’s Tree Tapping Time” will be her first time here, so let’s make
her feel welcome, and enjoy this interesting learning experience.
We have been so blessed by
Bernice C.’s granddaughter. She is a classical music instructor, and her
resources are endless! The series she is currently working on is called
“The Summit Music Program” Senior Lunch Music to provide re-
laxing classical live background mu-sic to senior diners. Of course,
with the aficionados at Village Shores, these light hearted perfor-
mances have turned into well at-tended concerts!
The OLLI Cats Concert Se-
ries is back on the calendar for the spring! These affordable concerts
take place at Schmitt Music in Edi-na and are usually jazz orientated.
Sign up for March 27th!
Former disc jockey, Mike Henry, has performed his exciting
and interactive “Thanks for the (continued on page 5)
Get to Know Louis and Phyllis R.
Louis was born on a farm
straight west of Minneap-
olis, near the small town of
Howard Lake. In addition
to farming, his family op-
erated a small resort on
the north end of Howard
Lake. It had a few small
cabins and fishing boats called North Shore Acres. Lou-
is was number two out of four children that eventually
arrived. Phyllis was a city girl whose family moved to
the Twin Cities from Abbotsford, for her father’s job
with the Sioux Line Railroad. Phyllis was the youngest
of three girls. When Louis finished high school in 1947,
he went to work for the U of M agricultural station in
St. Paul. He was a farm kid while living in the city! He
took care of livestock and actually caught a form of the
bird flu from some sick chickens! Well, he recovered,
and worked in the lab for two years. In 1950, Louis
was drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean
War, but was honorably discharged due to a problem-
atic wrist. He returned to St. Paul. When Louis was in
his youth, he went to summer camp and this pretty
“city girl” wrote her phone number in his song book.
Louis wondered if she was still around, so he gave her
a ring, and got a date! He and that “city girl, ” which
of course was Phyllis, took the streetcar down Henne-
pin Avenue to take in a movie and the rest was history.
In 1952, they tied-the-knot. This year they celebrate
68 years of marriage! This union have been produced
two girls and one boy. Through his father-in-law, Louis
found work with the railroad, settling in with the Great
Northern, working as a “hostler, ” which is an old term
for “horse handler.” Louis would “put the horses,” the
engines, to bed for the night. He would do this by po-
sitioning them correctly, using the roundhouse capabili-
ties. He also worked as a “fireman,” creating the fire
that would power the boilers of the steam engines! He
wore the old fashioned blue denim cap, overalls, and
red handkerchief just like in the movies! During this
time, Phyllis was working at the License Bureau, down-
town. After retirement, and selling their home, they
moved to Village Shores. Here they enjoy the exercise
classes, meeting people, and the great entertainment.
Phyllis and Louis are always together, so if you see
them, stop and say hello!!
In The Spotlight March Birthdays
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Happy Birthday to these Residents and Staff
4 Stan C. (708)
4 Matthew Fahrendorff –Staff - VS
5 Peggy M. – (603)
6 Shirley S. – (405)
9 Ruby A. – (615B)
9 Carol P. (315A)
9 Janet M. (313A)
11 Clarice N. (402)
11 Barb S. (704)
12 Ruth D. – (619)
13 Henry Peal – LifeSprk
13 Elizabeth L. (304A)
14 Jeanne M. (415B)
17 Pat Coy – Staff – VS
18 Cyril P. (621)
19 Diane O.(406)
22 Stella L. (509)
22 Nan Thompson – SCDS
25 Rebecca Boakai – LifeSprk
26 Joan W. (314B)
29 Aina Z. (522)
30 Judie H. (506)
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SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Silver Advantage
MARCH
2020
Silver Crest is committed to creating sen-ior communities of excellence through vi-brant and engaging lifestyles of wellness, independence, dignity, and care. We want
input from you about how we are doing at achieving our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. goals. Please visit our Silver Advantage Board on 1st floor and fill out a slip for our hard work-ing staff. This is an incentive for them to be recognized by management. Here are a few kudos that were posted recently..
VILLAGE SHORES MARCH 2020
SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE
3/3 Art K. Woodwind Quintet - Classical Music
3/12 Rob Ellos: “Apollo 11 To the Moon” - Lecture
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with The Entertainers
3/18 Eloise Dietz- “It’s Tree Tapping Time” - Lecture
3/24 Mike Henry - “Thanks for the Memories” - Music
Lecture The Snowbirds - Variety
3/25 Happy Hour with “Fire Spice”- Concert
3/27 Birthday Party with piano music by Robert Balzach -
Party
VOLUNTEER WITH THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE
OUTREACH COMMITTEE WILL BE MEETING TWICE IN MARCH!
THURSDAY MARCH 12TH - RUICHFIELD ROOM
THURSDAY MARCH 19TH - RICHFIELD ROOM
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Health & Wellness
Campus Director of Life Care - Sherrie Willis
Food for Thought Director of Dining Services - Scott Borchardt
Your Food Choices May Affect Your
Sleep! Experiment: Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping? Actually, what you’re eating may be the problem.
Recent studies suggest that certain foods can help you sleep longer and more soundly. That said, the research is in its ear-ly stages. There’s a lot we don’t know yet. Plus, not every-body reacts the same way to certain foods. So, if you’d like to work toward a better night’s sleep, maybe it’s time to experi-ment with your diet.
Suggestions to get you started
Avoid sugar, salt, and highly processed food
Eat green, leafy vegetables and high-quality fats (e.g. nuts, avocados, olive oil, eggs)
Limit caffeine and consider switching to half-caf or decaf
Make sure you ‘re getting enough vitamin D, a deficien-cy can lead to poor sleep
Avoid large, high-fat meals late in the day
Don’t eat spicy or acidic foods close to bedtime, these can cause heartburn
If you like a bedtime snack, keep it small.
Here are some other foods that may boost your sleep quality, eaten late in the day: Almonds and walnuts, chamomile tea, lean turkey, kiwifruit, bananas, tart cherry juice, fatty fish, cottage cheese, soybeans, lima beans, lean turkey, and whole grains (e.g. pop-corn or oatmeal).
It’s a good idea to try to improve your sleep. A lack of sleep has been linked to diabetes, heart attack, high blood pres-sure, and stroke. So, make a few changes in your diet, and see if you feel your spark return in the morning!
Stop by the Lifesprk office on campus or brainstorm with your Life Care Manager about other sleeping tips.
Dream On!
Hello Residents!
We have some exciting food thoughts
coming in March. We have our traditional
St. Patrick’s Day dinner with Corned Beef
& Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. Also, we
have our Resident Food Forum on March
16th. Bring your thoughts, requests and
concerns to the meeting! Spring with be
arriving this month and we are excited to
introduce some new grilled entrees. In our
search to fill the position, we have nar-
rowed our new Bistro Chef down to a cou-
ple of candidates. We will be
announcing new hours and
features to come very shortly!
Thank you again for your pa-
tience!!
~Scott
PHOTO GALLERY
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Program Ponderings (continued)
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Memories” live and “on-the-air.” He is
back on March 24th. We certainly look for-
ward to this!
Fire Spice returns to entertain us for
our March Happy Hour on March 25th. We round things out with the monthly birthday
party of the 27th. The birthday event fea-tures entertainment from a new entertainer for Village Shores. Robert Bozaich is an
amazing piano player who has a diverse and engaging repertoire. If you have a birthday in
March, make sure you join us so Brad can get a photo of you with your complimentary birth-
day rose!
Please let me know if you or your family would like to receive the calendar and news-
letter via e-mail.
~Brad [email protected] ______________________________________
Club at Village Shores Wellness Director - Bennett Woltjer
Hey gang! We have a brand-new Village
Shores staff member down in The Club! Our
new Wellness Coordinator’s name is Megan
VanDerBeek. She is joining us with a pas-
sion for fitness, wellness, and how to be a
healthier/happier individual. She graduated
from the University of Wisconsin, Stout with
a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness.
I’m looking forward to
having you meeting her!
She’s a very pleasant per-
son and I’m sure you’ll all
enjoy her presence.
The month of March
comes with a worldwide exercise campaign
called ‘Let’s Move for a Better World.’ This
exercise campaign is a challenge to everyone
around the world to get on their feet and
combine efforts to fight against the ever-
increasing obesity rate. Human beings were
born to move, but due to the convenience of
evolving technology. The active lifestyle of
our world’s population is under threat, and
the lifestyles that we lead are now more sed-
entary than ever before.
To participate in this exercise challenge,
come down to The Club, talk with the well-
ness staff, start a wellness membership. If
you don’t have one already, sign up and
begin moving your body! Our membership
program automatically records the exercises
you do, and electronically sends them to the
campaign company. You’ll receive a ‘Let’s
Move’ shirt for your efforts, and you can
compete for prizes for the most movement
throughout the community. Keep an eye out
for additional information,
facts, and stats.
To the wellness in your
Village,
~Bennet
NEW! Humanities 101 with Dezso
This month join Dezso as he begins his Hu-
manities 101 course for the residents of
Village Shores. Dezso has an M.A. Degree in
History and has been a Professor of History,
Humanities, Art History, and Mythology for 13 years at Va-
lencia College and Seminole State College in Orlando, Flori-
da, and is delighted to bring his Introduction to Humanities
course to Village Shores for the personal enrichment of our
residents.
Embark upon a fascinating adventure through the
world of art, literature, music, architecture, and history as we
travel through the cultural landscape of the Western
world. From the cave paintings of our prehistoric ancestors,
to the classical odyssey of Greece and Rome, through the
glory of the Gothic cathedrals of France, to the artistic mas-
ters of the High Renaissance, and concluding with modern
and postmodern art, we will celebrate the important creators
of the Western cultural heritage. The course is for personal
enrichment which means no homework, but be prepared for
a pop quiz after each class! A syllabus and course outline
will be available at our first class.
Congratulations to the win-ners of the Village Shores Chili Cookoff! Third Place-
Dezso Bartha. Second Place- Hala Randall. CHILI CHAMPI-ON- Bennett Woltjer! Bennet’s Chicken Enchilada Chili was the
hottest contender!
Congratulations, Bennett!
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Garage Etiquette
The entrance and exit to the
underground garage are located
on 65th. The west door is the
entrance and the east door is the
exit. Our garage is a great
amenity and we want to make
sure it remains a safe area with-
in the building.
· You must use the opener to enter the garage. But not to exit.
A sensor tells to the door to open and close. To open, you
only need to press the garage door opener only once.
· Vehicles EXITING the garage always have the right of
way. Beware of parked cars impeding your line of
sight!
· Do not meet another vehicle at the garage threshold. Wait
until the vehicle exiting is completely clear of the door
before you begin to move forward.
· Drive slowly. There are no mirrors to warn you whether
there’s a vehicle around the corner near the entry/exit.
· Watch for pedestrians. The trash room is near the garage
door and you may encounter residents or staff near the
garage door.
· Always lock your vehicle. Do not leave your car keys or other
valuables in your vehicle.
· Make sure the door closes behind you as you exit or enter.
This will help ensure no one sneaks in while the door is
open.
· Always park in your designated spot. If another vehicle is
parked in your spot, notify the front desk.
· Make sure the front desk always has your updated vehicle
information (license plate, make, model, and color). This
helps ensure that everyone parks in their assigned spots.
· Park squarely in your spot. The parking spaces are snug.
We’ll avoid nasty scrapes and dents if everyone parks
carefully.
~Larry
Maintenance Larry Webb - Director of Maintenance
Hello friends and family!
Some exciting things happened in Reflections in February which made for a busy month.
At the beginning of February, the Silvercrest Directors of Reflections took a training to become Certified Dementia Practitioners®, through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. We are one step closer to becoming certified after last month’s training! We are always learning so that we can continue to be our community’s demen-tia experts.
Do you know the weather proverb for March if it “comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb?” Many people with dementia may also have a change with the disease where they used to be a lion and now are more like a lamb and vice versa. Personality changes in the brain hap-pen in the frontal lobe, but all parts of the brain may contribute to
someone act-ing out of character. Behavior changes are usually be-cause some-one is losing brain cells in a certain area of the brain.
According to the Memory and Aging Center, the frontal lobe controls our
ability to focus, pay attention, and to be motivated. So, if the frontal lobe is losing brain cells, the person may have trouble self-starting or planning out what to do with their time. The filter is also in the frontal lobe so a person may say things that hurt your feelings and could be so out of character for them.
The frontal lobe, and the left side of the brain also hold our language skills and words. People with dementia can become frustrated when they do not have the right words to express themselves. This can lead to behavior changes, where the person is upset by this or they may become withdrawn in conversations, because they can't find the right words or are worried they will say something wrong.
The right side of the brain is an area less affected by dementia and is where you find helpful tools like social chit-chat and music. But it is also an area in which we keep our expletive words. These are the bad words we learn growing up, and hide in a special part of our brain, so that we don't use them inappropriately. Sex words and swear words are examples of expletives. When the language center is struggling people with dementia may go over to their perfectly preserved exple-tive word bank to express themselves. Often families will be shocked and say, "they never swore before!"
So, the next time your lamb is roaring like a lion or your take charge
lion is a quiet lamb just remember that they are losing brain cells and
they are working with what they have left. Fortunately, dementia does
not affect love, and deep down, they do know you are someone whom
they care deeply about, even if they cannot express it the way they
used to.
~Hala
Reflections Hala Randall - Director of Reflections
Words of
Wisdom with
Victor
I want to thank all the residents of Village Shores who take advantage of our complimen-tary transportation services for improving on the practice of calling ahead of time when one
needs to cancel their ride. It has streamlined our operation immensely and alleviated many potential headaches.
~Victor
MARCH
2020
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Community Travels
Date Departure
Time Estimated
Return Time Event & Location Cost Sign up by
Noon
3/5 11:00 am 2:00 pm Minnesota Orchestra at
Orchestra Hall Sold Out N/A
3/5 10:00 am 1:00 pm SPCO at Wooddale Church $11 3/4
3/11 11:00 am 4:00 pm Mystic Lake Casino BYO$ 3/09
3/12 10:30 am 1:15 pm Southdale Shopping Center
in Edina BYO$ 3/11
3/19 11:00 am 4:00 pm “Man In Black” at Ives
Theatre at Masonic Homes $47 3/18
3/20 10:45 am 12:30 pm Lunch Outing to Lucky 13 in
Bloomington BYO$ 3/19
3/26 12:30 pm 4:00 pm Bell Museum & Planetarium $12 admis-
sion $6 3/25
The 5 Best Hand Lotions For Dry Cracked Winter Skin So without complaining too much I’ll just say that it’s winter, and I need hand lotion. My hands don’t just get dry, they
crack and bleed, so I need a heavy duty hand lotion that will both moisturize and repair. It can be tough to choose one in
the sea of options, but with hands that have looked grandmotherly every winter since I was a kid, I’ve had a lifetime of
product testing. And since I won’t ever be spending $30 for a tiny bottle given the amount I go through each winter, here
are the best drugstore options to heal your poor, cracked, sandpaper knuckles.
1. Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra Enriched Hand Cream ($6) Eucerin is an awesome skincare brand in general,
and this product in particular is no nonsense. It doesn’t just provide temporary relief, it actually heals cracks. Wear it overnight and watch magic hap-
pen. Also it’s only six bucks, and you can’t beat that.
2. Cetaphil Intensive Moisturizing Cream ($8) Cetaphil is another heavy hitter for people with severely dry skin. It has no fragrance, isn’t
greasy, and soothes immediately. Yes please.
3. Neutrogena Fast-Absorbing Hand Cream ($6) I can’t say that I’ve ever had the greasy hand problem because I only ever apply hand cream
to the backs of my hands (strongly advice by the way), but this does indeed live up to its promise. It’s also a great all-around hand lotion.
4. Vaseline Intensive Care Healthy Hands Stronger Nails ($3.50) I never thought I would call a hand lotion “badass,” but it’s the first word
that comes to mind for this product. Second is “ingenious.” It’s a great hand lotion that strengthens your nails at the same time….for $3.50. What
more could you need in life??
5. Nivea Extended Moisture ($5) People like Nivea Smooth Sensation, but I say that’s for sissies. If you have straight-up con-
struction worker hands like mine, you need Nivea Extended Moisture. And just in case you really want to go big,
try the massive pump version you can keep in your bathroom
~Lani
Salon News
Lani McConnell
Executive Director - (Interim Executive Director) Mike Metzer 612.746.4703
Administrative Services Manager - Pam Propper 612.861.1186
Director of Marketing - Judy Koznick 612.746.4711
Director of Programs - Brad Ray 612.746.4705
Director of Life Care - Sherrie Willis 612.746.4716
Director of Dining Services - Scott Borchardt 612.746.4710
Director of Maintenance- Larry Webb 612.746.4701
Director of Wellness - Bennet Woltjer 612.746.4712
Resident Services Coordinator - Monica Whitson 612.746.4707
Director of Reflections - Hala Randall 612.746.4714
Director of Housekeeping - Eve Morgan 612.746.4701
Housekeepers - Sattie Khublall, Marge Chism
Bus Drivers - Vic Larson, Amy Miller, Bernie Haas 612.803.6718
Receptionists - Pat Coy, Pego Dailey, Barb Moltumyr, Patsy Kahmann, Jim Gullickson, Jane Long
Maintenance Techs - Juan Nicolas Noyola, Matthew Fahrendorff
Activity Coordinator - Dezso Bartha
Reflections Coordinator - Glenn Kennedy
Wellness Coordinator - Meaghan Van Der Beek
Chefs - Phil Sparish, Jason hurst
Dining Room Supervisor - Crystal Wilson
Dining Room Wait Staff - Lillian Hatley, Nan Thompson, Winny
Amenya, Rachael Coulter, Mary Stratton, Sherry Partlow, Pat Loonan,
Cheryl Partlow, Alex Blanton, Anna Nelson, Linda Ricksham
Dishwasher - Yesmina Sanchez, Trish Bunkholt, Gemma Guthrie
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Things You Should Know
• We have a free shuttle for medical appointments, grocery
shopping, banking, restaurants, and casinos. Talk to Brad if you have more ideas.
• The meal charges that appear on your monthly invoice can
be confusing. The date that appears next to your meal charges is the date that the charges were posted, NOT
the date when you ate the meal. That date of posting includes all meal charges incurred over 30 days.
If you would like to refer a friend to
Village Shores, please contact
Judy Koznick at 612-861-1186.
All Village Shores Staff members are available by calling reception at 612-861-1186.