DECEMBER 2021

at Chandler Place

CHANDLER PLACE HAPPENINGS• Lobby Tree Decorating Party: Thursday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the

Lobby

• Book Club Meetings: Friday, Dec. 3 and 17 at 1 p.m. in the Library

• Valiant Veterans® Christmas Luncheon: Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Activity Room

• Holiday Light Tours: Thursday, Dec. 9 & 23 at 6 p.m.

• Resident Holiday Boutique and Luncheon: Friday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Creative Arts: Monday, Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pub

• Holiday Baking Fun: Monday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

• Happy Hour New Year’s Celebration!: Friday Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Dining Room

TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: LYNN S.My name is Lynn Schaefer, and I am the new Director of Culinary Operations. I was born and raised in Saint Paul.

I have two grown children, a son who is 28 and a daughter who is 23. I also have two grandchildren, ages three and five.

I have worked in food service for the last 40 years. In 1979 I started working as a dietary aide at St. John’s Hospital in Saint Paul then moved to the new facility in Maplewood for 15 years.

I was married in 1995 and relocated to O’Fallon, Illinois, and accepted a position with the O’Fallon School District to manage food service for the district, which included three elementary schools, a middle school, two junior high schools and one high school.

I moved back to Minnesota in 2017 to care for my father, and I accepted a position with a senior living facility located in Maplewood as the culinary director for the past four years before accepting my current position here at Chandler Place.

I am excited to be here and I am looking forward to servicing the residents here!

Lynn SchaeferDirector of Culinary Operations

3701 Chandler Drive NE, St. Anthony, MN 55421612-788-7321  |  chandlerplacesenior.com

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NEW RESIDENTSWe would like to welcome our newest residents!

• Bernice L.• Wanida S.

• Carol S. • Janice S.

BIRTHDAYSWe want to wish the following residents a very happy birthday:

• Harlan H. - 12/2• Ginny K. - 12/4• Marianne P. - 12/5

• Jean G. - 12/8• Jeanette H. - 12/17• John C. - 12/19

TEAM MEMBERSExecutive Director

Jodi Saeko

Director of NursingDannelle Peres

Director of Sales & MarketingLogan Kubista

Life Enrichment DirectorBecky Aune

Spiritual Care DirectorLinda Boyadjis

Culinary OperationsLynn Schaefer

Business Office ManagerAnne Patricelli

Housekeeping DirectorBekira Buljubasic

Maintenance DirectorBob Pederson

Welcome, Lynn!

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDear residents and family members,

The purpose of this letter is to communicate information as it relates to the right for family members to organize a Family Council at Chandler Place.

Family Councils are made up of family members of current residents in the assisted living community. While Family Councils may be structured differently, many councils seek to explore topics relating to elder care. The assisted living community is responsible for providing a meeting location for Family Council meetings. A team member liaison may be authorized by the Family Council to attend meetings and respond to written requests that result from meetings.

If you are interested in forming a Family Council, please respond by the end of the month by calling me at (612) 788-7321 or email me at jodi.saeko@chandlerplacesenior.com.

Respectfully,

Jodi SaekoExecutive Director

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTMarlys H. was born on Nov. 13, 1946, in North Minneapolis. She was raised by Henry and Florence. Marlys had one sister who was five years older than her. They enjoyed playing dolls and ice skating together. Marlys loved reading mysteries and classics as a child, and has kept the love of reading throughout her life.

Marlys attended Loring Elementary School and went on to graduate from Patrick Henry High School. If she had to choose a favorite subject it would be history. After she graduated, she spent two years at Minnesota School of Business studying data entry.

Marlys decided as a junior in high school she wanted to serve in the Army. As soon as she graduated, she enlisted and spent 20 years (1966–1986) in active service performing administrative duties. She was stationed in Germany for two different tours. Throughout the years she was able to travel to many destinations across the world: Alaska, Germany, England, Egypt, (where she rode a camel), Greece, Austria (she was able to go up on the mountain portrayed in “The Sound of Music”), Rome, Holland, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, the beaches of Normandy, Italy, and above the Arctic Circle.

Marlys is very active in community life at Chandler Place. She is a member of the Valiant Veterans® Club. She rarely misses an outing or an activity. She loves animals and can’t live without her favorite drink, root beer. She keeps herself busy volunteering at Chandler Place and Pearl Garden® and enjoys visiting with people. We are happy to know Marlys and thank her for her many years of service in the Army and the work she does volunteering in our community!

MONTESSORI MOMENTSPearls of Life® recognizes the value of each individual and helps residents live dignified, well-rounded lives, discovering the treasures, or pearls, within.

Montessori Principle #9: “I always go from simple to more complex when engaged.”

Nine Tips to Have a Great Visit:1. Introduce yourself and use their name.

Utilize name tags. Name tags are located on the visitor table upon enter to Pearl Garden®.

2. Plan a visit for the time of day when your loved one is at his or her best. Work with the care team to determine this time.

3. Prepare for your visit with reasonable expectations. Your time together may be different now, but it still can have meaning for you both. Our care team can assist you in finding meaningful activities to engage in during the visit.

4. Direct your focus to your loved one. Multitasking may add confusion and even frustration.

5. Be patient, flexible and present. Live in the moment.

6. Speak in a clear voice and utilize short sentences. This will help language to be understood.

7. Reminiscing with photos or small items can be an enjoyable way to share memories.

8. Avoid corrections. This can lead to stress and frustration.

9. Stay as long as you are comfortable. There is no set timeline for a visit. When you leave, let a care team member know. They can assist you with a successful goodbye.

For additional resources go to: https://www.cen4ard.com/.

PEARL GARDEN® HAPPENINGS‘Tis the season to be jolly! From all of us at Pearl Garden®, we wish you a blessed holiday season. Can you believe we are nearing the end of another year? With the new year right around the corner, we’re gearing up for more purposeful and engaging activities. I’m looking forward to the new year and many more fun experiences here at Pearl Garden®! Stay warm and cozy, and I’ll see you in 2022!

Upcoming Events in December• Neighborhood Holiday Decorating: Wednesday, Dec. 1 starting at 9 a.m.• Piano Music with James Shaw: Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 2-2:45 p.m.

and Monday, Dec. 13 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Music Memories with Barbara Lee: Friday, Dec. 3 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Valiant Veterans® Club Holiday Luncheon: Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Chandler Place Dining Room.

• Holiday Photoshoot: Thursday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Assemble cleaning kits for a local non-profit organization: Thursday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Holiday Light Tours: Thursdays, Dec. 9 & 23 at 6 p.m. Depart from the Chandler Place Lobby.

• Pet Therapy with Charlotte: Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Holiday Boutique & Luncheon: Friday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Chandler Place Dining Room.

• Pearl Garden® Resident Council: Wednesday, Dec. at 15 a.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Community Monthly Birthday Party with Entertainment: Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chandler Place Dining Room.

• Fella’s Club (building a dresser for a local non-profit organization): Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• New Year’s Party with Entertainment: Friday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Chandler Place Dining Room.

• Catholic Communion every Thursday: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 in the Pearl Garden® TV Room.

• Happy Hour with Chandler Place Neighbors every Friday: Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 (New Year’s Party!)

Scheduled activities are subject to change. Please refer to the Pearl Garden® daily whiteboard. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding Pearl Garden® life enrichment, please contact me directly at 612-913-5391 or bridget.johnson@chandlerplacesenior.com.

Chili cooking demo with Jane H.Carolyn M. at pumpkin decorating.

HOLIDAY PARTYI’m thrilled to announce the Pearl Garden® Resident Holiday Party is on Thursday, Dec. 16 from 2-3 p.m. in the Pearl Garden® Dining Room.

We look forward to musical entertainment by Ralph Hintz, food and festive treats. Gifts from the Giving Tree will be given out during the Holiday Party. If you have taken a tag from the Giving Tree, please note the gifts are due on Friday, Dec. 10. Please let me know if you have any questions in regards to this. I will be happy to help! Help make this a very special holiday season for our residents at Pearl Garden®!

A TRIP TO THE IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH EXHIBITSome of our art loving community members hopped on the Chandler “Van” to “Gogh” to the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit! It was an experience where they could enjoy the brilliance of Van Gogh firsthand! The exhibit included some of his classic pieces including “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers.” This group of art lovers would definitely recommend this experience to all Van Gogh admirers and art enthusiasts!

Thank you for your service, Marlys!

DECEMBER LIBRARY NEWSThe Christmas season is finally here

With cards and gifts at the door,The Library won’t be left behind

For there are holiday plans galore.Visit the library during this season

There’ll be music and much, much more,An ornate tree with lights aglow

And of course Christmas books by the score.So come on up to floor number five

Browse, make a choice on humor, romance or crimeHead on home, make a nice cup of tea

Relax, read your book and have a nice Christmas time.The Library Ladies

Sherry K., Helen T., Donna L., Donna S. and Gladys M.

Chandler Place art enthusiasts enjoying the Van Gogh exhibit!

SOARING® SPIRITSThe celebration of Christmas can be filled with happy memories, or it can be meaningless and maddening. Commercials tell us how we are expected to feel and what we should buy. Families are all tangled in their own set of emotions, yet want to make sure everyone around them is happy. Wow, I’m tired just writing that! Cards, billboards, movies and TV shows talk about “peace on earth,” but where can we find peace in the middle of all the confusion?

Maybe you could take a trip. Really, I mean it! Get comfortable and close your eyes. Imagine you are at your favorite place on earth. You are healthy. Money is not a concern and the temperature is just right. Keep your eyes closed. What do you hear? Birds, waves, or squirrels chasing each other? What do you feel? A breeze, the warmth of the sun on your face? What do you smell? Salt water, pine trees, flowers? Now, keeping your eyes closed, what do you see? Sunlight bouncing off water, an eagle flying by? And in this beautiful setting, you see a Christmas tree.

Soon you notice a new smell. Someone you love brought cookies. All of you nibble on the cookies and quietly enjoy the sights and sound of your trip, but you notice there are no presents under the tree. That’s because love cannot be wrapped or bound. It is free to be given and received all year long. Merry Christmas!

Linda BoyadjisSpiritual Care Director