2015 - april newsletter

7/21/2019 2015 - April Newsletter

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April Notes:

House Calls with

Amy Nicolas, CNP every

Tuesday morning

See Stepping Stonefor more information

House Calls with

Alissa Redding

Podiatrist

NEW: Visits Boulder

Quarterly

next visit June

See Stepping Stone

for more information.

Wellness ClinicEvery Thursday at 12:30pm

Sign up with Georgette

$ Stop HoursMonday, Wednesday, and

Fridays 9:00-10:30 and

Saturdays from

9:30-10:30

Avera Eyewear Clinic

NEXT ONE: June 30th

at10:00am - Lori from Avera

will be coming over for the

Eyewear Clinic at 10:00am

Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? After doing

some research, I found these on the internet, take a peek

Got Milk?

If your milk comes in a cardboard container, add a few drops of foocoloring. It's a harmless April Fools joke but the results are prettycolorful!

What's That in Your Apple?

For a fruity April Fools practical joke, get a few gummy wormsandcarefully poke them into fresh fruit, particularly apples. Leave a fe

apples on the table for friends and family members to snack on seewhat happens!

Spare ChangeThis April Fools practical joke is old but it still works. Supergluesome coins to the sidewalk or any spot that has a lot ofpeoplewalking around. Make sure it's an appropriate place thenwatch people break fingernailsto get the coins.

So as you can see, you can be pretty sneaky when April 1strolls

around! Just make sure that the person you play a prank on doesnt

get you back, but they just might

Remember, spring is here andwe have some great sunny days to look forward to! Lets hope the

saying is trueApril showers bring May flowers!

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April 2015 Edition

Boulder Estates Congregate and

Assisted601 Village Drive

Marshall MN, 56258 The Boulder Reminder


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Del ight fu l Dol ls by Delores

Do you or have you ever wanted to collect something? Did you everend up collecting something by accident? My collection started withone snowman and now I have over 50 I think! I love them and everyoneknows that if they want to get me something at Christmas it can involvesnowmen.

On the other hand, we have a tenant here at Boulder who has acollection on purpose! Delores Manke has a very wide variety of dollsand if you have ever seen them or talked to her about them, you will seeeach one has a story and she tells the stories so well.

As a very small child, Delores was called Dolly so with that kind of nickname where do you suppose her collection stemmed from? In lateryears, she was called Doll and some of her oldest friends will still callher that to this day. Delores had 3 other sisters and her 2 youngestones collected storybook dollssomething that is very rare to findtoday.

Delores has dolls from different countries and has even made a dollfrom scratch (something I would not dare to try)! Some of the dolls inher collection include American Girl dolls, Diane Effer dolls, Madame

Alexandria dolls, Indian dolls, and Antique dolls. She even has a LauraIngalls Wilder dollwhich I would have to say is my favorite!

Delores used to belong to the Doll Lovers club which began in 1988(she believes) and had about 8 or so members. She was the secretaryof the club and enjoyed the traveling, shows, and stories.

On Wednesday, April 22ndat 9:30am in the Red Baron room, Delores willbe displaying her dolls and telling a bit about each one of them. Anyoneis welcome to this little presentation.

Thank you Delores for sharing your passion with us! It surely is abeautiful and unique collection.

Inspirationa story to share

Gifts & Special

Donat ions

Boulder Estates &tepping Stone would like

to say Thank you to theollowing individuals and

families that recentlymade donations.

*Myron Jerzak, MaryNoyes, and Bernadine

Noyes for donating prizemoney for Bingo.

ANDthank you toDarlene VanOverbeke forhe great ice cream treats!

Be a heroFightHunger!

THANK YOU to allwho donated duringthe month of Marchfor the 2015MinnesotaFoodshareCampaign!! Your

kindness helpedsupport the needs ofmany!


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Jean WaageApt. #136

Please give a warm hello to Jean Waage. Jean enjoys puzzles and reading. You maysee Jean on occasion attending her Bible Study group in the Boulder library. Welcometo Boulder Estates Jean! We are so happy you are here!

Vince and Lou VanOverbekeApt. # 301

Please join me in giving a warm Boulder welcome to Vince and Lou VanOverbeke!Vince and Lou moved in at the beginning of March. You may have seen this happy

couple out and about around the building. They enjoy playing cards, Pokeno, andbingo. As they have spent many afternoons at the Senior Center, they are alreadyfamiliar with a few faces here at Boulder. They are glad to see old friends, but lookforward to meeting more new neighbors soon! Welcome to your new home Vince andLou!

Please join us in giving a warm Boulder welcome to:

Shirley Vonbank April 3

Darlyne Larson April 5

Sophie Sumerfelt April 7

Marlys Reimler April 22

Art VanMoorlehem April 27

Al Bendel April 29

April Birthdays!


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Odds and nds

Luminaries: Ardys Hughs Apt #249 will be doing luminaries for Relay for Life again this year. I

you would like to purchase some, let her know. They are $10 per bag. Please drop off your bags

with Georgette when completed. Thank you.

Sunday Movie: Just a reminder, the Sunday movie is now listed on the calendar to make it easie

for you to decide if you would like to attend the movie or not. It will now be held in the 1stfloor

activity room at 2:30. Any Sunday sports/games will be independent or on your own and can be

watched in the Red Baron Room if desired.

New meeting dates: Appointments with Alissa Redding DPM Podiatry will now be quarterly not

monthly. The next date will be in June. Please see Stepping Stone for more details.

Information Center- is located on the bulletin board in the lobby for general information. It will

have locations of activities, pictures, and more! So if you want to be in the know, check it out!

Friday Rosary schedule reminder: We want to keep things consistent, so we are holding Rosary a

9:30am on Fridays whether it is independent or with Father Paul. The ONLY EXCEPTION is on

the second Tuesday of the month when the Samuel Readers come at 9:30am, then Rosary will be

at 10:30am. Laughter Clubwill always be at 10:00am on Fridays EXCEPT on the second Friday

of the month when the Samuel Readers are here.

Thank youto the people who helped out with various duties while Clarence was gone!

Thank youto all who volunteered to help with the Easter Festival on March 28th. It was a big

success!

Cards/puzzles/games: we have cards in various rooms here at Boulder and it was mentioned that

it would be appreciated if those cards stayed in each of their correct rooms so they are available

when needed for card games. Also, we have games and puzzles available on the shelves in the

game room on 1stfloor, you are welcome to play those at any time, just make sure they get

returned, thank you!


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Reminder Something new for April: We are excited to offer an Art Adventureactivity every

Monday beginning in April at 2:30. This new activity will involve everything in the art world. W

may go outside and enjoy nature, take pictures, visit the Fine Arts Center, do a craft project, or

have an art person come to Boulder and show off their talents. The options are endless. There

will not be a 1:00pm Arts and Crafts Club. Cards and Games will remain on the calendar but wil

now be an independent activity. Many of you have already established groups for your cardgames, so for those of you who dont, we will provide you with a list of players names so you can s

up your own game.

Cooks Corner

Upcoming Meals at The Summit

*Omelet Breakfast: Tuesday, April 7thfrom 7:00AM- 8:30AM

*Summit Premiere: Thursday, April 2ndat 11:30AM

*Night at the Summit: Thursday, April 9that5:00PM

*Easter Day Dinner: Sunday, April 5that 11:30AM

Its What We Leave BehindReflecting on the passing of Robert Carr I consider myself lucky, and proud, to be a very small part what he left behind. Bob was indeed a good man and the world needs more like him. I reaappreciate how simply the Marshall Independent described him: People like Robert Carr dont comalong very often. Some have money but no heart. Some have a big heart but little money. Mr. Cahad both. He will be missed. But the legacy that he left behind will be remembered for generations come.Our legacy is more than what we leave behind. Our legacy is how we live our lives as we wish to bremembered. I think Mr. Carr understood this concept very well. He shared his values. He shared hwisdom. He graciously shared his generosity. Bob knew how to live.

Very few of us can match the fingerprint that Mr. Carr left on our community. But there is one thing thwe can all leave behind for our family and friends--something called a legacy letter.A legacy letter [also known as an Ethical Will] is a way to share your values, your lifes lessons, yohopes and dreams for the future, your love, and your forgiveness with your family, friends, ancommunity. A legacy letter is NOT a legal document but rather a heartfelt expression of the things thtruly matter most in your life. Historically, ethical wills have contained blessings, personal and spirituvalues, and even burial instructions/wishes.


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Legacy letters can be written by anyone at anytimemost often at turning points and transitions in olives and when facing challenging life situations. What I most like about this concept is that these letteare usually shared with family and community while the author is still alive and very much present. legacy letter may be one of the most cherished and meaningful gifts you can leave to your loved onesEven more, the writing of a legacy letter is deeply personal and can be a moving, transformative an

valuable exercise. By articulating what you value now, you can take steps to ensure the continuation those values for future generations. The writing process helps you to stop and think, to identify, whyou value most and what you stand for.Writing a legacy letter helps you come to terms with your mortality by creating something of meaninthat will live on and impress future generations. This exercise can help provide a sense completeness in our liveswhich is a positive thing. It is a great thing to look back on all that you havaccomplished and all that you have given. It is rewarding to look at the things youve invested in antreasure the payout.

And after-all, if we dont tell our stories and the stories from whence we came our life story will be loforever. We all want to be remembered. We all leave something behind. Writing a legacy letter iswonderful way to share your life and how you want to be remembered. Think of it as a love letter

your family, your friends, and/or your community.Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper (Second Edition) is an excellent book on this topic. It iswritten by Barry K. Baines, M.D. who is by far the foremost expert on the subject. The book is acomprehensive resource that provides information on the rich history of Ethical Wills, variouapproaches you can use to write your legacy letter, and an assortment of examples to inspire yowriting. More thoughts and additional resources can also be found on-line at www.celebrationsoflife.n

In closing, this months Food for Thoughtcomes from Martin Luther King, Jr. Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.

You don't have to have a college degree to serve.You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve....

You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve.You only need a heart full of grace.

A soul generated by love.

Cheers to your health, your happiness, and to the legacy by which you will be remembered!~ TODD

PS: I would like to say a big Thank You! to all the thoughtful readers who have expressed an interesin this column. Your kind words of encouragement are so greatly appreciated. Your readership isvalued. Book available soonask Todd


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News from Boulder Creek

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The Power of Pets

There is a great deal of information that has been published about the benefits of pet therapy (oranimal-assisted therapy) in the general population as well as with people with dementia. Individualswho like animals generally respond well to their presence and experience positive effects to overallpsychological, emotional, and physical well-being. We know that having pets can help in lowering bloopressure, lessening anxiety, and even reducing feelings of depression. People with Alzheimers and

other forms of dementia have also been found to benefit significantly from pet therapy in a number ofways:

An improved social response with increased opportunity for nonverbal communication

A reduction in feelings of loneliness and isolation

A reduction in agitation or other negative behaviors

An elevation in mood evidenced by smiling, laughter, and other signs of pleasure

A decrease in stress and anxiety

A sense of purposehelping groom the dog, giving it a treat, throwing it a ball

An increase in appetite following the pets visit

Factors to Consider

First, do an assessment to determine whether the person is a candidate. If someone does notlike animals or is afraid of them, they will not benefit from pet therapy.

Choose the right animal for the right person with attention to size, temperament, and activitylevel.

All animals must be well trained and have all the necessary certifications and veterinary recordto meet regulatory requirements.

Determine the best time of day for the visit in order to maximize the persons ability to interactand enjoy the animal.

Its Not Just About Dogs

Often when people think of pet therapy, they think of dogs. However, cats are also excellent choices awell as many other kinds of animals, including rabbits, birds, miniature horses, alpacas, pigs, and mor

Hope you have a great April,Jamie LannersHousing Manager


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Change the first letter game

Make one word into a new word by changing thefirst letter. Example: Change a small bed (cot)

to a plot of land (lot).

1. Change a musical instrument _____ to a yellow food ______.2. Change a motor vehicle _____ to a glass container ______.

3. Change a fruit ______ to a coin ______.4. Change a piece of jewelry ______ to a male ruler ______.

5. Change a horn sound ______ to a type of footwear ______.6. Change a root vegetable ______ to a bird ______.7. Change a handymans implement ______ to a small area of

stilled water ______.8. Change a horned animal ______ to a fruit preserve ______.

9. Change a unit of time ______ to an eye secretion ______.10. Change a solar power source ______ to a hot dog roll _____.11. Change a sweeping implement ______ to a sound a car

makes ______.12. Change a vibration that travels through air ______ to a

laceration ______.


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Change the first letter(solution)

1. horn, corn

2. car, jar3. lime, dime4. ring, king5. toot, boot6. carrot, parrot

7. tool, pool8. ram, jam9. year, tear

10. sun, bun11. broom, vroom

12. sound, wound

Stepping Stone News

National Nutrition Month reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of good healthalong with exercise. A slogan Ive heard is Eat right, with color. Including colorful fruits, vegetablesand grains in your diet is the first step toward good nutrition. With good nutrition comes better physicahealth and better mental health. When you are doing something good for yourself, doesnt it make yofeelgood?

A trap many of us fall into is getting good nutritious foods, then eating too much of a good thing. Good

health is a balance of correct portions of nutritious foods and exercise. Proper diet and exercise gohand-in-hand toward wellness; you cant do one and not the other for a healthy life.

This month I have included information from the American Dietetic Association. This organization is aabout healthy, good-for-you food. If you would like to learn more about this topic you can visit their wesite atwww.eatright.org. Stepping Home Health Care can help you find answers to your questionsabout living a healthier lifestyle. This is a service we provide to all Boulder Estates tenants, free ofcharge.
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Mother always said, Eat your fruits and vegetables, and even today, mother still knows best. Back inthe day, we didnt have to do our exercise, because making a living was full of physical labor/exerciseI remember Dad saying, Ok, lunch is over and its time to get back to work. I guess Dad would havebeen todays exercise coach!

To your good health,

~Tammy and the staff of Stepping Stone

My grateful thought for today: I am thankful to see the geese flying NORTH!


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Picture Pages

All pictures were takenat the Easter Festival onMarch 28

ththe picture

to the left is the House ofHope gals who we raisedmoney for and who

volunteered

Look at that cutebunnysay

cheese!


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Prizes for theeggs the kidscollected!

Having morefun with that

bunny

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