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LE 1 BSTE Wellness & Life Enrichment January 2018 Edition

BST EAST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT

EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

Wellness is the balancing of mind, body and spirit to achieve a state of health and happiness. Blue Skies of Texas understands that the pursuit of wellness is a lifelong

commitment, and Life Enrichment is an important component of Wellness. With a focus on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, Blue Skies of Texas takes a holistic approach that

enriches the quality of life for every resident - in independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and memory care.

WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT STAFF BST EAST SCHEDULE

Shari Proctor, LBSW, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director - Tues & Thurs Marla Casanova, RN Liaison - Mon & Wed Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor - Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm Ashlie Campos, Health & Wellness Liaison - Tues, Thurs, Fri afternoon Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison - Tues & Thurs

MEDICATION PICK UP SERVICES

Medications picked up at Reid Pharmacy and HEB Pharmacy at Valley-Hi are available for pick up in the Wellness Center on

Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm, and Friday, 1-3pm only Important Note: For new prescriptions requiring immediate use, please notify one of the following Wellness Team: Maria Garcia at (210) 568-3417, Marla Casanova at (210) 568-5042 or Shari Proctor at (210) 568-5206.

NOTES FROM WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR

By Shari Proctor

New Research Study at BST – Friday, Jan 26, 10am, Legacy Room. Donald Royall, MD will present information about his new research study being conducted at Blue Skies of Texas. He will also detail new volunteer opportunities in dementia prevention studies and describe how depression affects cognition. His Blue Skies study is designed to assess, in seniors with depression, possible treatments that may reduce the severity of dementia or may reduce the risk of converting to a dementia. He will also talk about volunteer opportunities in research studies that are evaluating new treatments which could help prevent the onset of dementia. Please sign up in CC1 if you plan to attend.

Care and Share Group - Thursday, Jan 25, 10am, LeMay Room. This is an informal group discussion on various caregiving topics. We invite you to come and share your experiences with other caregivers, or if you just want to come and listen, that’s OK too.


San Antonio Oasis Lifelong Adventure - The following Oasis classes will take place at BST West Campus. To attend Oasis classes, you must be a member of Oasis, which is free, and sign up for the specific class. To become a member of Oasis and register for a class, please call (210) 236-5954.

Thursday, Jan 18, 10am, Roadrunner Lounge – The Greatest Works of Art – What Makes Them Great. This class takes a look at works of art that are considered the greatest art from around the world. Why are these labeled the greatest, while not always the prettiest? Fee: $5

Thursday, Feb 1, 10am, Roadrunner Lounge – iPad Basics. iPads are replacing desktops and laptops for many people. Get a general overview and learn the basics about popular apps that you can run on your iPad. This is a basic starter course. (This is not for Android tablets. Apple products only). Fee: $16

Thursday, Mar 1, 10am, Arts & Craft Room – Painting Spring Daisies. This is an acrylic painting class on 8x10 canvases, and is an easy-to-do beginners project. Don’t be afraid – you really can paint colorful flowers to brighten up your life. Supply list will be provided. Cost of supplies approximately $25. Fee: $5

Thursday, Apr 5, 10am, Roadrunner Lounge – Get Moving! This class is designed to help you understand the FITT principle and learn the latest on how much and what type of physical activity is best for mature adults. You will also receive a comprehensive book. Fee: $4

RESIDENT COUNSELOR INFORMATION By Shirley Clay

VA Counselors Come To Blue Skies West – Thursday, Jan 25. This is another opportunity for our veterans to have one-on-one meetings with a VA counselor from the Bexar County Veterans Service Office. Queta Rodriguez, a Bexar County Service Officer will return with two other counselors to meet individually with residents from 9am-noon, in the Roadrunner Lounge at BSTW. This is an opportunity to ask questions and complete VA benefit applications on the BST campus. If you would like to meet with a counselor, please contact Shirley Clay at (210) 568-5029, to schedule an appointment and get a list of documents needed.

WELLNESS CENTER By Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison

Reid Pharmacy - The fax number for the Reid Pharmacy is (210) 671-6486. Please provide this number to your doctor if he/she is faxing a prescription for you. Please submit requests for refills with the Wellness Center.

New Year’s Day - Reid Pharmacy will be closed Monday, Jan 1, in observance of The New Year. Please plan accordingly, thank you.

Reid Pharmacy Refill Requests - due to recent changes in MTF (Military Treatment Facility) software upgrades, Reid Pharmacy is requesting all refill requests be made directly with the Wellness Center. Therefore, rather than calling the refill


request phone line, please begin requesting medication refills at the Wellness Center (Room 112) using one of the following methods:

1) Drop the empty med bottle in the designated drop box outside of Room 112 or the Mid-Rise Dropbox or

2) Complete the Reid Refill Request Form located at the drop box. Thank you for your assistance in making this process a smooth transition.

MEDICAL & WELLNESS SCHEDULE By Ashlie Campos, Health & Wellness Liaison

Please Note: WHASC/SAMMC Specialty Clinics are accepting consults on a case-by-case basis only. If your request is denied and referred to a civilian specialist, you are asked to contact the referral management team and provide the name of the civilian

specialist utilized so they may document this in your file.

Primary Care Physicians: Nix Blue Skies Clinic - Dr. Carlos Carretero will be at BST West Clinic Wednesdays, Jan 10 and 24, from 9am-5pm. Please Note: Nix Clinic will be closed on Monday, Jan 1, in observance of the New Year. Jessica Leighton, NP, is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the East Clinic. Please call (210) 302-2427 to schedule an appointment.

Visiting Physicians Group - Dr. Pham will be in the Specialty Clinic on Mondays, Jan 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 9:30am-4:30pm. Please call (210) 733-5072 to schedule an appointment.

MD VIP - Dr. Patrick Peters will be in the Specialty Clinic Fridays, Jan 5 and 19, 8am-12pm. Please call (210) 521-7676 to schedule an appointment.

San Antonio Family Physicians - Dr. Eric Bernstein will be in the Specialty Clinic on Thursday, Jan 25 from 1-5pm. Please call (210)523-7237 to schedule an appointment.

Cardiology: Cardiovascular Associates of S.A. - Dr. Bruce Kuo is scheduled to be in the Specialty Clinic Too at BST West on Friday, Jan 26, 9am-12pm. For an appointment, please call (210) 225-4566 and specify your request to be seen at Blue Skies of Texas West.

Dental:

Valley Hi Dental - Dr. Stephen Burke, D.D.S., will be in the Specialty Clinic every Thursday and Friday, 8am-5pm. Please call (210) 674-3122 to schedule an appointment.

Optometry:

mailto:[email protected]


Valley Hi Optical - Kathy Hernandez will be in the Specialty Clinic to clean and adjust eyeglasses at no charge on Wednesday, Jan 17, 11:30am-12:30pm. To fill a prescription for eyeglasses, please call (210) 674-9461 to schedule an appointment.

Audiology: Audicles Hearing Aid Service - Dr. Tracy Board, Audiologist, will be in the Specialty Clinic on Wednesdays, Jan 3 and 24, from 9am-12pm. Please call (210) 820-0525 to schedule an appointment.

Massage Therapy: Jacqi Crow, Licensed Massage Therapist, is available in the Specialty Clinic by appointment only on Tuesdays, Jan 2, 9 and 23, from 1-5pm for the following massage services: Swedish massage; Comfort Touch; Craniosacral Therapy; Myofascial Release; Reiki; and Bioenergetics Synchronization. For an appointment, please call or text Jacqi at (210) 818-5242.

Podiatry: Podiatry Group of South Texas - Dr. Steven Kissel, DPM will be in the Specialty Clinic on Wednesday, Jan 24, from 1-3:30pm. Please call (210) 222-1077 to schedule an appointment.

Wellness Checks: At Home Medication Management provides complimentary Wellness Checks every Thursday from 11am-12:30pm in CC1. Wellness Checks include blood pressure, weight and temperature checks.

Therapy: Select Rehabilitation, Tuesday, Jan 16, 2-3pm, Specialty Clinic - Select Rehabilitation will be in the Specialty Clinic to meet with residents who may have questions about their mobility or may need a walker adjustment.

Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy - Select Rehabilitation provides therapy services in the Vitality & Fitness Center on the BST East campus. Your physician can fax physician orders directly to the therapy department, or you can call the Select Rehab therapy department at The Mission – Phone: (210) 568-5171 or Fax: (210) 670-9993.

Nutrition: Amanda Ericksen, MS, RD, LD - Will be in the Specialty Clinic on Tuesday, Jan 9, 10:30-11:30am

SELECT REHABILITION NEWS By: Director of Rehab, Lauren Krisch

Winter Safety: Preventing Falls – Older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including falls in ice and snow. Whether you stay home or travel north it is

easy to slip and fall in the winter, especially in icy and snowy conditions. Here are a few safety tips and precautions to prevent falls during the winter months:


Be careful if you see wet pavement that could be iced over

Wear boots with non‐skid soles

Take off shoes as soon as you return indoors. Often snow and ice attach to the soles and, once melted, can lead to slippery conditions inside.

Things we do to keep our homes warm in winter can create tripping hazards:

Keep space heaters, cords and blankets out of walkways

If you must use throw rugs on cold floors, secure them to the floor with tape. How can therapy help prevent falls during the winter months? By seeking professional advice to analyze your unique situation, the rehabilitation team can offer assistance and guidance to minimize falls and increase home safety during winter. For additional information on how therapy can help you prevent falls, please call Lauren Krisch at (210) 568-5171

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group By Kurt Riedel, Freedom House Director

Wednesday, Jan 17, at 10am in the BST West Freedom House Chapel. If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, then life may feel like an uphill battle at times. Blue Skies of Texas wants you to know you are not alone. There are other Blue Skies residents going through the same fight. Please join us at the Alzheimer’s Association sponsored support group that meets every third Wednesday of the month at Freedom House. Come and share your experiences and be uplifted by other’s stories as we face the challenges of Alzheimer’s head on. On-site care is provided for loved ones while at the support group. There will be refreshments served for the support group. For bus transportation, please contact the Front Desk.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

Hope Santos, Life Enrichment Manager Carol Estala, Activities Coordinator

New Walking Club - Walking is a gentle, low impact exercise. It’s one of your body’s most natural forms of exercise. It’s safe, simple and doesn’t require a lot of practice. Take it one step at a time. This is good advice figuratively speaking, but also literally. Did you know taking a brisk walk for 20 minutes a day could help

better manage your weight and stress level? We will have an informational meeting Thursday, Jan 4, at 2pm, in the Fitness Center.

Blue Skies is now offering Personal Trainer Services. Personal Trainers help clients to reach their fitness goals through cardio, strength training, stretching and flexibility exercises. Personal Trainers work one-on-one with clients to develop personalized fitness plans. The cost for one hour Personal Training Session is $40. Call Hope Santos for more information, (210) 568-5200.




Pena Jewelry change of schedule - for the month of January only, Mr. Pena will be here on the second Wednesday, Jan 10, rather than the first Wednesday of the month. His normal schedule will resume in February.

Activities Schedule:

Jan 1 New Year’s Day 2018

Jan 2 Jewelry Class, 1pm, Sew ‘N Sews Room

Jan 3 Hymn Along Strings, 7pm, CC 2

Jan 4 H&E Committee Meeting, 10am, LeMay Room

Jan 4 Complimentary Wellness Checks, 11am, CC1

Jan 4 Thirsty Thursday, 4pm, Sky Lounge

Jan 6 Tricentennial Celebration, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline has passed

Jan 8 B & A, 5pm, Legacy Room


Jan 9 RC Meeting, 10am, CC Rooms

Jan 10 Pena Jewelry Repair, 1-3pm, LeMay Room

Jan 11 State Of The Village Meeting, 10am, CC Rooms


Jan 11 ID Badges, 11am, HR Lobby

Jan 11 Tripoli’s, bus leaves 4:45pm, deadline, Saturday, Dec 30


Jan 13 Sing-Along Strings, 7pm, CC Rooms


Jan 16 LSC Luncheon, bus leaves 10:45am, deadline, Thursday, Jan 11



Jan 20 Classical Mystery Tour, bus leaves 6:45pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 10



Jan 23 Gateway Appreciation, Dinner, bus leaves 4:45pm, deadline, Thursday,

Jan 18

Jan 24 Placido Domingo, bus leaves 7pm, deadline, Sunday, Jan 14



Jan 26 Cowboy Breakfast, 7am-9am, Legacy Room

Jan 28 Colonial Room, bus leaves 9am, deadline, Thursday, Jan 18


Feb 1 Complimentary Wellness Checks, 11am, CC1

Feb 1 Thirsty Thursday, 4pm, Sky Lounge

Feb 1 H&E Committee Meeting, 10am, Lemay Room

Feb 3 Elgar: Enigma Variations, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Tuesday, Jan 23

Feb 7 Million Dollar Quartet, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline is Saturday Jan 27

Feb 7 Hymn Along Strings, 7pm, CC 2

Feb 7 Pena Jewelry Repair, 1-3pm, LeMay Room

Feb 8 ID Badges, 11am, HR Lobby



Feb 9 Crumpets, bus leaves 11am, deadline is Monday Jan 29

Feb 10 Sing-Along Strings, bus leaves 7pm, BSTE CC Rooms

Feb 11 The Color Purple, bus leaves 1:15pm, deadline is Thursday, Feb 1

Feb 12 B & A, 5pm, Legacy Room


Feb 15 National Jell-O Week Event, 1:30pm, Main Lobby


Feb 17 Las Canarias Restaurant, bus leaves 5:15pm, deadline is Wednesday, Feb 7

Feb 20 LSC Luncheon, bus leaves 10:45am, deadline, Thursday, Feb 15




Feb 23 The Mikado, Crystal Sea Drama Company, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline Saturday, Jan 13

Feb 24 S.A.W.S., Rain to Drain Experience, bus leaves 7:45am, deadline Sunday, Feb 4

Feb 27 RC Meeting, 10am, CC Rooms

Feb 27 Gateway Appreciation Night, bus leaves 4:45pm, deadline Feb 22

IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Residents signed up on an Activity Wait List for any of the following events cannot be guaranteed transportation to the event. Carol Estala will contact those on the “Wait List” should an opening become available.

REQUIRED SIGN UPS: All Activities must have at least 10 residents signed up. Activities with nine or fewer residents signed up will be cancelled. Carol Estala will notify residents of cancelled events. There will be an exception made for the Tobin and Majestic. Transportation costs handled accordingly and residents will be contacted.

TRANSPORTATION CANCELLATIONS: All Transportation and event sign-ups require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Residents must contact Carol Estala at 568-5028 to cancel their event and bus transportation. If the Activity Coordinator has pre-purchased tickets for an event, the resident is responsible for finding a replacement or his/ her account will be charged the cost of pre-purchased ticket.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If Carol Estala does not receive cancellation 24-hours in advance, resident’s account will be charged transportation fees. Transportation fees apply to all traveling events unless otherwise noted in the write-up below.

Questions Regarding Transportation Charges On Your Account – Please contact Katrina Cantu at (210) 568-3300.

Please note - printed information for websites listed in the following

events can be located in the Activities Book in CC Rm 1.

Saturday, Jan 6, Tricentennial Celebration, Tobin – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline . The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm

Thursday, Jan 11, Tripoli’s Mediterranean Grill - For the restaurant menu visit their website at http://www.tripolissa.com/. The sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan 8. The bus leaves BST East, 4:45pm.

http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/


http://www.tripolissa.com/


Saturday, Jan 20, Classical Mystery Tour, Tobin – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 10. The bus leaves BST East, 6:45pm

Friday, Jan 26, Cowboy Breakfast – The Rodeo’s in town, so y’all come on over for some good food and entertainment. Everyone is welcome! 7-9am, Legacy Room.

Sunday, Jan 28, Colonial Room Restaurant, Menger Hotel – Enjoy a buffet-style brunch. Cost of brunch is on your own. For more information please see sign-up book in CC1. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Jan 18. The bus leaves BST East, 9am

Saturday, Feb 3, Elgar: Enigma Variations, Tobin, 8pm – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, Jan 23. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 7, Million Dollar Quartet, Tobin, 7:30pm – You can purchase tickets online at https://www.tobincenter.org/subscription/bmw-san-antonio-signature-series or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Saturday Jan 27. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm

Friday, Feb 9, Crumpets – Enjoy a nice afternoon out for lunch. For more information please visit their website at http://www.crumpetsa.com/. The sign-up deadline is Monday Jan 29. The bus leaves BST East, 11am.

Sunday, Feb 11, The Color Purple, Majestic, 2pm – You can purchase tickets online at http://tinyurl.com/y8v2veyo or by calling Ticketmasters at 1-800-745-3000. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Feb 1. The bus leaves BST East, 1pm

Thursday, Feb 15, National Jell-O Week Event - Please join us for a variety of Jell-O and Jell-O dishes, Main Lobby, 1:30pm.

Saturday, Feb 17, Las Canarias Restaurant – Enjoy an evening out for dinner. For more information please click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2hKAHS5. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Feb 7. The bus leaves BST East, 5:15pm.

Friday, Feb 23, The Mikado, Crystal Sea Drama Company, 7:30pm –Tickets are at a discounted group rate of $10 and will be charged to your account. Please see sign-up sheet in CC1 for more information. The sign-up deadline is Saturday, Jan 13. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.

Saturday, Feb 24, S.A.W.S., Rain to Drain Experience – Complimentary educational tour of our San Antonio Water System. A complimentary light breakfast and box lunch will be provided on the tour. The tour bus does not have a lift; therefore, it cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters; however, canes and walkers are permitted as long as you can safely use the bus steps. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Feb 4. The bus leaves BST East, 7:30am.




https://www.tobincenter.org/subscription/bmw-san-antonio-signature-series

https://www.tobincenter.org/subscription/bmw-san-antonio-signature-series

http://www.crumpetsa.com/

http://tinyurl.com/y8v2veyo

http://bit.ly/2hKAHS5


Saturday, Feb 24, Bernstein & Brahms, Tobin, 8pm – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Feb 4. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.

Thursday, Mar 1, Painted Churches Tour, Schulenberg, Texas – This trip is with Ticket 2 Go Travel. Cost of trip is $65 per person and includes: Charter bus from BSTE to Schulenberg and back, light breakfast snacks and water on the bus, 3-4 docent-led tour of the famous Painted Churches in Schulenberg, American-style buffet lunch and gratuity charges. Cost of trip will be billed to your account. The trip requires prepayment a month in advance; therefore, the sign-up deadline is Tuesday, Jan 30. The charter bus departs BST East, 8am

Friday, Mar 2, A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 7:30pm – ARTS San Antonio Presents: A Tribute to Benny Goodman by the Julian

Bliss Septet. You can purchase tickets online at https://tinyurl.com/ycjvt453.The sign-

up deadline is Thursday, Feb 22. The bus leaves BST East, 6:15pm.

Saturday, Mar 3, Wilford Hall Auxiliary, Diamond and Denim 7th Annual Dinner & Charity Auction – Wilford Hall Auxiliary would like you to put on your best diamond and denim, country chic attire and join them for the 7th Annual Dinner & Charity Auction. This year’s event will be held at Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch in Helotes. Cost is $45 per person or $350 per table of 8. You must RSVP by Feb 10. To RSVP please call (210) 900-2942 or click on the following link to send your RSVP via e-mail [email protected]. The transportation sign-up deadline is Friday, Feb 23. The bus leaves BST East, 4:45pm.

Saturday, Mar 10, Dvorak’s 8th, Tobin – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Mar 1. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.

Sunday, Mar 11, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, 3pm, Woodlawn Theatre- Tickets are at a discounted group rate of $20 and will be charged to your account. Please see sign-up sheet in CC3 for more information. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Mar 1. The bus leaves BST East, 1:45pm

Saturday, Mar 17, A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Tobin – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, Jan 23. The bus leaves BST East, 6:45pm.

Thursday, Mar 22, Maggiano’s Little Italy – Enjoy a nice afternoon out for lunch. Go to https://locations.maggianos.com/texas/san-antonio/ for more information. The sign-up deadline is Monday Mar. 12. The bus leaves BST East, 11:15am.



https://tinyurl.com/ycjvt453





https://locations.maggianos.com/texas/san-antonio/


Friday, Mar 23, Market Days – Various vendors on campus for your shopping pleasure, Main Lobby, 9am-2pm.

Saturday, Mar 24, Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Tobin – You can purchase tickets online at http://sasymphony.org/concerts-tickets/2016-2017-san-antonio-symphony-season/ or by calling (210) 223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Mar 1. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.

Thursday, Mar 29, Y.O. Ranch – You will view and be able to photograph animals from around the world on this tour. Cost of tour is $50 per person and will be billed to your account. Price includes the two-hour bus tour, all inclusive home cooked BBQ lunch buffet and gratuity. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Mar. 9. The bus leaves BST East, 10am.

Transportation Will Be Provided To The Following Special Concert Series:

Ovation Series/Applause – Saturdays, 8pm – Tobin

Tricentennial Celebration – Jan 6

Elgar: Enigma Variations – Feb 3

Bernstein & Brahms- Feb 24

Pops Series – Saturdays, 8pm

Classical Mystery Tour – Jan 20

BMW Signature Series- Wednesdays, 7:30pm

Million Dollar Quartet- Feb 7

Broadway in San Antonio 2017, The Majestic Theatre – To purchase tickets online, only use: http://www.majesticempire.com. You can purchase tickets at the Majestic Box Office located at 208 East Houston Street, saving on handling charges, or by calling Ticketmaster’s at 1-800-745-3000. Concerts will be listed again as the event date nears. Transportation fees apply. 2pm, on Sundays.

The Color Purple – Feb 11



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