The Lively MarkSEPTEMBER 30, 20182655 NEBRASKA AVE | PALM HARBOR, FL 34684 | WWW.STMARKVILLAGE.ORG

For the Residents of St. Mark Village

Doug Fresh, CEO

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The Lively Mark

Memory Care RenovationsThe common area renovations of our Memory

Care have begun. The total project will take 60 to 75 days for completion. The work will be completed with little effect on our Residents daily lives. Please be aware of the extra activity in that area of our property.

October’s Floor MeetingsResident Floor Meetings for all floors will be

held on Monday, October 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the Floor Lounges.

North Parking Lot ConstructionThe North parking lot construction has begun.

The project will take 60 to 75 days to complete. We are asking everyone to stay away from the North Side, including walking around the building on the North sidewalk. More information will be shared as the project gets underway. Please be aware of the ex-tra construction vehicles that will access our shared alley to the West as they go through our West lot to get to the construction site.

Residents and their guests are reminded not to park their vehicles in the Highland Lakes Medical

Center or Sabal Ridge Shopping Center parking lots. Failure to comply with this request made by the property owners of these businesses are subject to having their vehicles towed at the owner’s expense and may also be issued a citation for the violation.

Visitor Parking SpacesPlease be aware that due to the construction of

the North Parking lot, some “Visitor” spaces in the South Parking lot have been eliminated to allow Staff to park in this lot. Residents with a second vehicle are asked to please park only in parking spaces marked “Visitor”. Visitors needing assistance find-ing parking during this construction period should see Security. Thank you for your patience during this construction project.

Phone System ReminderWhen dialing “0”, for the Opera-

tor, please stay on the line, (and do not press any additional buttons) until the Operator answers. Please be reminded that in lieu of ringing, our telephone system plays a voice recording until the Operator answers the line.

Flu Shots Available by AppointmentFlu Shots are available by appointment only on

Tuesday, October 2, and Friday, October 5. Please stop by the Administration Office with your insur-ance card to pick up a consent form and schedule an appointment.

I.T. ServicesAs a reminder, Residents can request assistance

for I.T. Services to help with computer, or similar type, issues. As time allows, Alex, can assist you. The first 15 minutes of a particular service issue are free. To request this service, please contact the Plant Operations Office at ext. 1720 to put in an I.T. Request and a ticket will be issued. We respectfully remind all Residents that they should not be going directly to Alex’s office since it is also the Computer Network Equipment Room of which we need to keep the access limited.

Resident Safety Council MeetingThe next Resident Safety Council meeting

will be held on Friday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Club Room. All Residents are welcome.

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Midweek MovieThe Midweek Movie for Wednesday, Oc-

tober 3, is Singin’ in the Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds,

and Jean Hagen. 1927 Hollywood. Monu-mental Pictures’ biggest stars, glamorous on-screen couple Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood, are also an off-screen couple if the trade papers and gossip col-umns are to be believed. Both perpetuate the public perception if only to please their adoring fans and bring people into the movie theaters. When the tran-sition is being made from silent films to talking pic-tures, everyone has trouble adapting. Don and Lina have been cast repeatedly as a romantic couple, but when their latest film is remade into a musical, only Don has the voice for the new singing part. After a lot of practice with a diction coach, Lina still sounds terrible, and Kathy, a bright young aspiring actress, is hired to record over her voice. This 1951 film is 1 hour and 43 minutes long and will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Rated G.

Midweek WorshipOn Wednesday, October 3, we welcome Rev. Jim

Sisk from Open Door Church to lead our Midweek Worship at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome to this non-denominational gathering.

Trivial PursuitTest your knowledge and join us in the Hobby

Room to play Trivial Pursuit on Monday, October 8, at 1:30 p.m. This game tests a player’s ability to an-swer general knowledge questions. The more ques-tions you answer correctly, the more points you score for your team. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, come for a stimulating battle of the minds.

Organ Music by Dick RydbergDick Rydberg will play organ music on Tuesday,

October 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Eleva-tor Lobby. Indulge in an evening of music!

Piano Music by Kendrea KappelCome to the Elevator Lobby on Monday, October 1,

at 6:30 p.m. to hear Kendrea play familiar hymns and tunes. Don’t miss out on this musical journey!

Seated Line DancingKathryn Hall, St. Mark Village Resident, will

teach a Seated Line Dancing Class in the Elevator Lobby on Monday, October 1, at 2:00 p.m. This will be a forty-five minute class. There will be fun, friendship, and a little bit of frolicking. No prior dance experience is necessary!

Methodist GatheringThe Methodist Gathering will meet on Monday,

October 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Club Room. This week’s guest speaker will be Pastor Dave. Hope to see you there. —Earl LaRoche

Choice Hearing SolutionsCome to the Hobby Room on Tuesday, October 9,

at 9:30 a.m. for a Hearing Clinic from Choice Hear-ing Solutions. This company will offer their services on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Customer service and quality of life is just a couple of the goals of this company. Other goods and services they provide in-clude video otoscopy (used to check for ear wax); ear wax removal; hearing screenings; hearing aid clean-ing; minor hearing aid repairs; and one complimen-tary package of hearing aid batteries. They are also available for individual consultations and in-home hearing testing should the need arise. Call 576-6160.

Brain FitnessMichela Buonomo, Sales and Marketing Rep-

resentative of the Brain Fitness Center will be here on Thursday, October 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel. She will talk about what the Brain Fitness Center is and how they can help improve your brain function and memory. Most insurance providers, including Medicare, cover the program up to 80%. Most Sec-ondary or supplemental insurance carriers cover the remaining 20%.

Armchair TravelTravel to Ireland on Monday, October 8,

at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The “Emerald Isle” is a place where myth and legend coexist with a boom-ing modern legacy of invigorated economic strength. From Belfast, to Galway, to Dublin explore timeless country glens, abundant fishing ports—all the way to Tipperary. This travelogue is from 2007 and is 2 hours long.

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The SynchroBelles of Highland Lakes

On Tuesday, October 2, the SynchroBelles of High-

land Lakes will put on their synchronized swimming show called “Colors of the World” at 2:00 p.m. in the Pool. This local group of talented performers always puts on a memorable show; you may want to come early to get a good seat. Please note: The pool will be closed from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the day of the show to allow the group to practice.

Healthy Vision Eye ScreeningsThe Healthy Vision Institute and a representative

from the office of Dr. James Powers, Vitreoretinal Surgeon, will offer on-site comprehensive eye exams for the detection of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Healthy Vision uses the most advanced equipment available and the new portable retina imaging system. No pain, no di-lation, and no cost! Screenings are held each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Hobby Room. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you are inter-ested in the next screening on Thursday, October 4.

Ladies LuncheonThe Ladies Luncheon will be held on Thursday,

October 4, at 12:00 noon in the Banquet Room. The speaker will be Tracy Christman from Advanced Care Management and her topic is “Living Wills”. The cost for a delicious lunch will be $5 payable at the door. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you are interested in attending. Seating is limited to 32 people. If you have any questions about this event please call Virginia Adams, Apt. 128.

Michigan ClubThe Michigan Club meeting will be held on Mon-

day, October 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the 5th Floor Lounge. Come with program ideas! If you have any questions regarding this Club, please call Murray Smith, Apt. 527.

Book Review RescheduledGene Coppola, Director of the Palm Harbor

Library will present a Book Review on Thursday, October 11, at 11:30 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Lounge, (please note date change). He will review the book, “Bear Town” by Fredrik Backman.

Studs & StonesCome to the South Hall on Monday, October 8,

from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and browse the selec-tion of rhinestone embellished apparel. There will be a selection of shirts, jackets, and more. There will be a varied collection of items to choose from—Patri-otic, animals, sea shells, tropical, and more.

J&M Jewelry RepairJay and Mona of J&M Jewelry Repair will be

here to service your jewelry repair needs on Monday, October 8, between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the South Hall. Items brought down first thing in the morning are often ready for pickup by the end of the day. In order to make this convenient service run smoothly, be sure to take a number.

Will Rogers Collection: David HarumCome see the comedy “David Harum”starring

Will Rogers, Louise Dresser, Evelyn Venable, Kent Taylor, George Irving, and Noah Berry. When it comes to horse-trading with his arch rival, Deacon Perkins, David Harum always winds up with the wrong end of the pony. Determined to get even with the Deacon for selling him a blind nag, Harum finds himself outwitted again when he’s sold a racehorse that just won’t race. But when his hopeless horse turns out to have a musical secret, Harum saddles up to teach the Deacon a lesson, in a raucous, rousing, by-a-nose finale that will leave you cheering! This 1934 black and white comedy is 1 hour and 23 minutes long and will be shown on Monday, Octo-ber 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Not Rated.

White Heron Tea House ReminderResidents signed up to go to the White Heron

Tea House on Wednesday, October 3, are reminded to please be in the Front Lobby in time to catch the Village bus which leaves promptly at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $20.28 per Resident and does not include gratuity.

Blue Moon HoneyCarla Poropat, owner of Blue Moon Honey will

be here on Monday, October 8, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the South Hall. Stop by and browse through her sweet selection of honey products right from the hive.

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Resident Birthdays and AnniversariesBirthdaysPaul Gysan Apt. 306 September 30Hloy Pena Apt. 365 September 30Moulouk Yousefian Rm. 1009 September 30Eleanor Zych Apt. 258 September 30Marylea Giessler Apt. 616 October 1Betty Brounley Apt. 143 October 2Bonnie Goode Apt. 227 October 2Wanda Sharpe Apt. 137 October 5Jeanine Bridges Apt. 3213 October 6Edward Krisa Apt. 202 October 6AnniversariesJanice & Clyde Ignaszewski Apt. 415 September 30

Nominating Committee News!At the September Floor Meetings six Residents

(one from each floor) volunteered to be on the Nomi-nating Committee for the 2018 Election of Officers. Their job is to find qualified candidates to place on the ballot for the positions of President, Vice Presi-dent, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Resident Council.

There is an election held every year in Indepen-dent Living. If you are interested, and feel you are qualified for any of these positions, please contact any one of the following members of the Nominating Committee.

1. Barbara Perkins Apt. 1512. Joan Chambers Apt. 2643. Sandy Holton Apt. 3424. Gloria Graham Apt. 4185. Len Storz Apt. 5266. Lillian O’Brien Apt. 641Candidates must meet these qualifications:• You must be a dues paying member of the IL

Resident Association.• You must have lived here at least one year.• You must be qualified for the specific posi-

tion and prove competency to the nominating Committee in order to secure a place on the ballot. —Marilyn Brady, President

IL Resident Association

Apples to Apples GameJoin us on the first Monday of the month to play

Apples to Apples—the game of hilarious compari-sons! Meet in the Hobby Room on Monday, October 1, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Contemplative Prayer GroupContemplative prayer is a time of silence and

opening our hearts to draw closer to God, our deeper selves, and to all creation. Each session includes a devotional, a time of praying for those in need, and will end with the Lord’s Prayer. Meet on Wednesday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel.

Spectrum Phone Aid CardIf you have difficulty seeing the printed pro-

grammed speed dial icons and department names on your new Spectrum telephone, please contact Jim Bowmaneither by phone or by placing a note in his mailbox at the Front Desk, to receive a free enlarged “Spectrum Phone Aid Card” to assist you. The card would be kept by your phone for reference. Any questions, please contact Jim Bowman, Apt. 624.

Annual Christmas Craft BazaarThe Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held

on Tuesday, November 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the South Hall. A variety of homemade baked goods, crafts, jewelry, purses, and delightful Christmas treasures will all be available for purchase. You just might find that perfect gift for that special someone! If interested in lending a hand, please call Ellen or Kris at ext. 1743.

Chronic Pain Program ReminderResidents signed up to attend the Chronic Pain

Program are reminded to attend the final class will be held on Wednesday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the 4th Floor Lounge.

Men’s Breakfast Club‘Kenny & Cars’

The Men’s Breakfast Club will meet on Tuesday, October 2, at 8:00 a.m. in the Banquet Room. This week our own Ken Knous will be our speaker. All men are invited to come and enjoy a delicious break-fast and hear Ken’s exciting and unusual experiences. —Chuck Hatch

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Masterpiece: To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters o o oFri. 9/28; Sat. 9/29; Sun. 9/30* 6:30 p.m.Saturday Matinee, 9/29* 1:00 p.m.Please note: The Friday, September 28, Village Movie has been cancelled due to the Birthday and Anniversary Celebration at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.Director: Sally Wainwright.Cast: Finn Atkins, Charlie Murphy, Chloe Pirrie.The Brontë sisters face a bleak future, with their father half-blind and troubled brother Branwell in decline. As their situation worsens, Charlotte sees that writing could offer a way out. This is the story of the sisters’ great novels and their extraordinary battle for recognition. Drama. 2017; 2 hours.Rated TV-14.

*Closed caption programming if available.Star ratings (4 star scale) from RogerEbert.com

Movie ReviewHalloween Spooktacular

Join us for a fang-tastic Halloween event on Saturday, October 27, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be trick-or-treating in the South Hall. Em-ployees and Residents alike are invited to bring their children, grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren in costume for a fun and safe spooktacular time. Plenty of chills and thrills are planned—there will be face painting, coloring pages, and more! Residents that wish to purchase their own candy to pass out to the little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls are welcome to do so. If you would like to hang around for a spell, please sign-up on the bulletin board and indicate whether you will be purchasing candy or passing out SMV candy. Also, include the number of chil-dren you have coming to the event so we can assure there will be enough Halloween sweets and treats for everyone. Join us as we celebrate together—don’t be a scaredy cat! Two Volunteers are needed to help out at each table: the face painting table, the coloring pages table, and the refresh-ments table. Please call Ellen or Kris in the Hobby Room at ext. 1743 if you would like to Volunteer.

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Calendar of EventsSunday, September 30, 201810:00 Worship Service - Chapel 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Monday, October 1, 2018 9:00 Simply Stretch - Wellness Center10:00 Floor Meetings - Floor Lounges11:00 Be Balanced & Strong - Wellness Center11:30 Wii Bowling League A - 3rd Floor Lounge11:30 Wii Bowling League B - 6th Floor Lounge 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Prayer Group - Club Room 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 1:30 Apples to Apples Game - Hobby Room 2:00 Aqua Aerobics - Pool 2:00 Seated Line Dancing - Elevator Lobby 6:30 Movie: Will Rogers as ‘Dave Harum’-Chapel 6:30 Open Bridge - Club Room 6:30 Piano Music by Kendrea - Elevator Lobby 7:00 Michigan Club - 5th Floor Lounge

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 7:00 BayCare Lab Svcs til 8-2nd Fl Wlns Clinic 8:00 Men’s Breakfast Club - Banquet Room10:00 Flu Shots by Appointment til 12 - Club Room10:00 Sit & Fit - Wellness Center10:30 Bible Study - Chapel (*Note Room Change)10:30 Needlers & Hookers until 12 - 3rd Floor Lng12:00 Synchrobelles Practice/Pool Closed until 2 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 2:00 Gentle Yoga Level 1 - 5th Floor Lounge 2:00 Synchrobelles Performance - Pool 6:30 Organ Music by Dick Rydberg - Elevator Lby 7:00 Game Night On - 2nd Floor Lounge

Wednesday, October 3, 201810:00 Be Balanced & Strong - Wellness Center10:00 Chronic Pain Class - 4th Floor Lounge10:00 Contemplative Prayer Group - Chapel11:00 Midweek Movie Matinee - Chapel11:30 Bus leaves for White Heron Tea House 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2

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Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Myra Hogan, Rm. 1012, and Esther Prazma, Rm. 1032.

2:00 Gentle Yoga Level 2 - 5th Floor Lounge 2:30 Midweek Worship - Chapel 6:30 Midweek Movie - Chapel

Thursday, October 4, 2018 9:30 Catholic Mass - Chapel10:00 Healthy Vision Eye Screenings - Hobby Rm10:00 Sit & Fit - Wellness Center10:30 Bus leaves for Tota Ukulele Ensemble11:30 Circuit Training - Wellness Center11:45 Bus leaves for Tota Ballroom Dance12:00 Ladies Luncheon - Banquet Room 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 1:30 Open Pinochle - 3rd Floor Lounge 2:00 Circuit Training - Wellness Center 6:30 Cribbage - 5th Floor Lounge 7:00 Village BINGO - Club Room

Friday, October 5, 2018 8:45 Walking Club - Meet in the Wellness Center 9:30 Just Exercise - Wellness Center10:00 Bus leaves for Tota Vocal Music Ensemble10:00 Craft Class - Hobby Room10:00 Safety Council Meeting - Club Room11:30 Aqua Aerobics - Pool 1:00 Flu Shots by Appointment til 3 - Club Room 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Saturday, October 6, 201810:00 Exercise w/Shirley Appell - Wellness Center10:00 Fun Chorus - Chapel 1:00 Resident Nurse in 2nd Floor Wellness Clinic til 2 1:00 Village Movie Matinee - Chapel 6:30 Open Bridge - Club Room 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

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A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO:

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ts Oct. 8 Studs & Stones-10a-2pOct. 8 J&M Jewelry-10:30a-2:30pOct. 8 Methodist Gathering-10:30aOct. 8 Blue Moon Honey-11a-1pOct. 8 Trivial Pursuit-1:30pOct. 8 Armchair Travel-6:30pOct. 9 Choice Hearing Solutions-9:30aOct. 9 Alzheimer’s Bake Sale-12p-4pOct. 10 Picnic in the Park-Bus 10a & 10:40aOct. 11 Book Review-11:30aOct. 11 Brain Fitness-1:30pOct. 17 Alzheimer’s Walk-10a & 2pOct. 27 Halloween Spooktacular-11:30a-1pmNov. 6 Christmas Craft Bazaar-10a-4pDec. 17 Wii Bowling Playoff Game-1:30p

In Care Center: Norma Arborgast Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaRobert Burnham Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaNorman Higgins Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaClaire Hull Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaDenyse Kerewich Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaAnn Kolok Health Care CenterElizabeth Mugler Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaInga VonderFlue Highland Lakes Assisted LvgRoland Watkins Betty Fresh Rehab & Spa

In The Hospital:Anne Hoffman St. Joseph’s

Returned to Apartment:Mary Jane Allison Apt. 1205Sylvia Gaudry Rm. 1026Janet Monroe Apt. 303Olive Pocius Rm. 1016Florence Roberts Apt. 2015Kathleen Williams Rm. 1008

Transfers:Inge Bassinette Apt. 1214Lois Brown Apt. 3208

A Fond Farewell To:Billie Reul Rm. 1025Rodman Scace Rm. 1110

Roberta and Jerry Klein, Apt. 458; Anne Schneider, Rm. 1107; Dean Spath, Rm. 1108; and Margaret Vavra, Rm. 1104.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018