I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 3 Music & Enrichment

4 Employee Spotlights

5 Reminiscing

6 Special Events

7 Resident Center Happenings

8 CHR 2nd & 3rd floor

Neighborhoods

9 Places to Go

10 Regular Program Descriptions

11/12 Wellness

13 Foundation

14 Memorials

18 Spiritual Wellness

& Support Groups

19 Movie Listings

Newsletter Staff Co-Editors Nancy Hanford

Bruce Greenman

Alesha Williams

Layout/Design Nancy Hanford

Feature Writers Bruce Greenman

Publicity Tammy Terwilliger

2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377

Volume 10 5th Edition May 2017

Burcham Beacon

Just as in history, the light-house gave a guiding light to conduct mariners to their destination, so will the Burcham Beacon act as a guide to Aging with Grace.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Residents, staff and the children had a hopping

good time during our annual Easter Egg Hunt on

Friday, April 14. Residents and volunteers filled

and hid over 1,250 eggs throughout our com-

munity.

Along with searching for eggs, children were able

to get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny and

play bunny-themed games for prizes.

A special thank you to the volunteers from Spar-

tans Rebuilding Michigan and Lansing Communi-

ty College Nursing for all their assistance in deco-

rating, hiding eggs, helping with the games and

photos and for generously donating candy. Thank

you to all the staff, residents and families who al-

so donated candy.

Tiger’s Opening Day

Residents and staff received a special visit from Paws at our Opening Day

Celebration. Residents enjoyed gathering to watch the first Detroit Tiger’s

game of the season.

Despite the Tiger’s loss, 0-8, to the Seattle Mariners, the group was all smiles

for photos and hopeful for a great season!

April 2016 Page 2 May 2017 Page 2 From the Desk of the Executive Director . . . by Pam Ditri

I t is widely agreed that the need for trained healthcare workers continues to grow as our

population ages, while at the same time, a shortage of both skilled and unskilled talent

persists among those trained to work in healthcare. The U.S. Census Bureau reports, "the

number of Americans aged 65 or older will nearly double, from 43.1 million to 83.7 million,

between 2012 and 2050" (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014). Healthcare organizations have be-

come extremely competitive with one another for the limited number of available workers.

This combination of challenges - rapidly growing need, limited availability and heightened

competition for trained workers - places exceptional difficulties on senior care communities such as Burcham

Hills when it comes to recruitment and retention of trained and qualified employees.

Burcham is taking a strategic approach to attracting and maintaining a strong

workforce in all areas, including nurses, caregivers, CNAs, environmental

services and hospitality workers. Just a few of our recruitment efforts involve

extensive outreach and collaboration with educational and professional enti-

ties, use of social media, employee referrals and networking. We’ve initiated

a new relationship with St. Vincent Catholic Charities to employee refugees,

two of which have recently been hired. Another creative effort in the works

is the Volunteer To Employment Pathway program, during which 25 to 30

potential employees each year would participate in an enriching volunteer

program intended to lead to permanent employment. Employee feedback has

led to creative incentives and a variety of scheduling options being imple-

mented, which has positively impacted employee satisfaction. New hires and

employees are regularly approached for suggestions to attract candidates.

While our retention rates remain strong, in the mid 80% range, we remain

diligent with monitoring and reducing turnover. We also align closely with

the Life Care Services’ HR team. Burcham’s turnover goal is 27% for 2017-

18. Burcham’s Human Resources department is launching a “deep drill”

project, which will gather the largest possible set of business intelligence re-

lated to turnover. This data will be used to strategically target the preventable

causes of turnover, and to create action plans for addressing those causes.

Burcham’s Leadership strives continually to build strong relationships and

remain engaged with employees, and to create a work environment support-

ive of successful outcomes. Overall, our staff remain proud of the important

and rewarding work that they undertake every day at Burcham Hills. Despite

obstacles and challenges they may encounter, they primarily remain optimis-

tic that we will be able to weather the worker shortage storm. These excep-

tional qualities demonstrate that Burcham remains positive as an employer,

and we look forward to continuing this legacy in the many years to come.

Burcham Hills Leadership Team

Pam Ditri, NHA

Executive Director 827-1042

Nancy Hanford Communications / Exec. Asst.

827-1043

Cindy Popovitch

Director of Organizational Dev. 827-2954

Jim Kaczmarczyk

Director of Finance/Controller 351-4662

Pegi Chatti, RN, NHA CHR Administrator

827-1037

Barb Smith, NHA

Director of Quality & Strategy 349-4803

Marcy Harris, LPN Director of Resident Center

827-0361

Mark Sarvis Director of Building & Grounds

351-3642

Jennifer Sokol Director of Hospitality

827-1025

Jessi Kvatek, RN CHR Director of Nursing

827-1038

Bill Cosby Director of Sales

487-0832

Abdullah Masood Director of Operations

827-0692

Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE Foundation Director

827-2924

Sarah Metz Business Development Director

827-1059

Music Opportunities

Burcham Sings! Chorus Concert Resident and MSU Student collaboration of their per-

formance titled “Elation.”

Thursday, May 4

7:30 pm / AWR

Student Piano Performance

Students of Marina Ionescu will perform

Saturday, May 6

3:30 pm / AWR

The Steiner Chorale Performance

Community-based chorale with reputation for high

quality performances of familiar musical works and

non-traditional choral music.

Monday, May 8

7:00 pm / AWR

Thursday Night Special w/ Double Play Flute & Tuba

Flute and Tuba performance w/ Amy & Patrick

Thursday, May 18

7:00 pm / AWR

Thursday Night Special with Fred Walker

Songs we can’t forget: Music of the 20s, 30s, & 40s

Thursday, May 25

7:00 pm / AWR

Intergenerational Exercise Class Wednesday, May 10, 10:00-10:45 am / AWR Children from Peoples Church Preschool will join the residents in a gentle and fun fitness group.

*All programing complies with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Some

programs may require support staff, which will need to be ar-ranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.

College with Gordon R.

2:00 pm / AWR Thursday, May 4 Thursday, May 11 Thursday, May 18 Thursday, May 28 Continuation of the series on Franklin D. Roosevelt, his life and career to 1940.

BH Burcham Hills

RC Resident Center

CHR Center for Health & Rehabilitation

DFFR Dennis Faucher Family Room (5th Flr RC)

AWR Ada Whitehouse Room (1st Floor RC)

PDR Private Dining Room (2nd Floor RC)

WC Wellness Center (1st Floor RC)

LS Leisure Studio (1st Floor CHR)

SVDR Scenic View Dining Room (2nd RC)

SP Stansell Patio (1st CHR)

GLLR Great Lakes Living Room (3rd RC)

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Travel Log Series Join Tammy T. as she discusses her trips to Hong Kong and China.

Tuesday, May 16 / 2:30 pm / AWR

“Big House” Book Club * Monday, May 15

1:30 pm / 5th floor Lounge

“Swamplandia”

by Karen Russell *Be sure to make notes of areas you wish to discuss.

If you would like a book or more information, contact Margaret Rockwell 333-1856 or Jane Bunge 337-3162. Bring your book to return and pick up a copy of your next book.

Additional May Holidays May 4 - Star Wars Day May 6 - National Nurses Day May 20 - Armed Forces Day May 29 - Memorial Day

Preuss Pets Animal Encounter Snakes, Parrots and Lizards, OH MY! Come see what Preuss Pets brings this month! Friday, May 19 1:30 pm / AWR

Birds of a Feather Bird enthusiasts share their love of all things, “birds!”

Tuesday, May 30 / 2:00 pm / SVDR

Art Appreciation* With Ethel Anthony Friday, May 19 10:00 am / PDR

April 2016 Page 2 May 2017 Page 4 Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight ~ Jimmy Ireland

Please welcome James Ireland to Burcham Hills. “Jimmy,” as he prefers to be

called, just recently started with the Maintenance Department. He will be working on week-

ends during the day, and part-time during the week, as needed. Jimmy was encouraged to apply at Burcham

Hills by his stepdaughter Celest Burge, who works on the Resident Center Sales Team.

Jimmy was born and raised in Mason, Michigan, and has spent most of his life there. He is the oldest child and

has 7 younger siblings. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Of-

ficer. He served active duty for two years, and reserve duty for another four years. He has worked in the con-

struction industry ever since, and has gained a tremendous amount of experience that we are thankful to add to

the team. He retired approximately two years ago, but is looking forward to working part-time to keep himself

active.

He is married to Dolores, his wife of 13 years, and together they have six children: Celest, Ian, James, Will, John

and Erin, who are all in their late 20s to mid-30s. They also have 13 grandchildren, whom they love to spend

time with, a Chocolate Lab named Shilo and a fat cat named Milo.

In his spare time, Jimmy really enjoys being out on his property in the wooded area hunting, hiking, playing

horseshoes or hanging out with his dog and grandchildren. He has also enjoyed motorcycle riding in the past and

plans to buy another dirt bike soon.

So far, he says that he is very impressed with how friendly everyone is at Burcham Hills, and is enjoying work-

ing here. “I like the variety of people, and how really, really nice and helpful everyone has been. I like to be

around friendly people.”

Well, we think you’re at the right place Jimmy!

I bolted down the vice and then took the glue out of the garage and glued the chair rungs and legs. I fashioned

glue clamps out of turnbuckles I found in the basement and short lengths of rope from the attic. Excess glue

squeezed out from the joints. This had to be wiped off so I went into the house to get some rags from the rag

hamper in the corner of the basement. On the way out, my wife asked me how the limb clearing job was coming

along. I snarled that I was getting to it as fast as I could.

I took the rags out to clean the chair, and decided to bring it inside where it was warmer. After a cup of coffee to

restore my energy and calm my nerves, I went outside to oil the limb saw.

It was getting too dark and too late to start on the limb, so I carefully oiled the saw and put it back behind the

wood pile. Then I gathered up all of the tools and put them back where they belonged which wasn’t necessarily

from whence they came.

Back in the kitchen I told my wife the limb project would have to wait a week. Tomorrow, after church, we

would set aside some time for repairing broken rain spouts, I explained. As it turned out, I did not get the down

spouts repaired on Sunday. Here is what happened,

Right after church I changed my clothes, went out to get the tin shears and…………

. . . Continued from Page 5

BURCHAM BEACON Page 5 Reminiscing

Springtime Projects Can Become Insurmountable by Bruce Greenman

I n the old days, back when I was living in my home in East Lansing, May was when I start-

ed getting around to outside jobs that should have been completed in April. Things never

seemed to go smoothly for me. I especially recall an early day in May when I decided to get

going.

However, true to tradition, I always seemed to get busy with projects that I often found myself

working all day on a certain job but never actually starting it. Perhaps you don’t see how that

is possible? If so, you completely fail to appreciate the effort involved in not getting something done. Listen

closely:

My plan was to remove a dead limb that broke the clothesline when it fell on the garden. I also wanted to clean

up the garden for plantings and saw up the limb for firewood.

Right after breakfast, bright and early, I went out to get my limb saw which I kept in the playhouse. The play-

house wasn’t really a playhouse anymore, but it made a dandy tool shed. On the way, I tripped over a loose

threshold. I wriggled it back into place and after a fruitless search decided the saw must be in the garage.

I had problems raising the garage door and decided the tracks and pulleys needed oil. If it got any

worse my wife might hurt her back. I looked for the oil can and remembered it was in the playhouse.

I got the oil can and on the way out tripped over the loose threshold again. I put down the oil can and exam-

ined the step closely. I figured now was the time to fix it.

I crawled up in the attic of the garage and found a couple of pieces of lumber that would make an adequate

threshold. Then I got together a hammer and pry bar from the basement and removed the rotted threshold. After

I found my ruler and small hand saw and the right size nails in the cellar, attic, garage and kitchen drawer, I start-

ed the project.

When I finished it was lunch time. My wife asked how the limb sawing was going and I told her I was getting

there.

After lunch I went out to get the limb saw and tripped over the oil can, which reminded me I had to oil the

overhead door. I couldn’t reach the pulleys so I got the stepladder from the cellar, but it would not open

until I oiled the hinges. After oiling the hinges and tightening some loose screws, I climbed up and

oiled the pulleys. When finished, I folded up the ladder and took it back to the basement because if I

didn’t put things away in the proper place, I would have trouble finding them again.

I went back to the garage and finally found the limb saw behind a pile of firewood. The saw was so

rusty I decide to oil it. But I could not find the oil can, even in the cellar. I eventually spotted it on the

garage beam where I had left it after oiling the pulleys. I could not reach it, so I went and got a kitchen chair to

stand on…I thought that was easier than going to get the ladder again.

When I stood on the chair, it wobbled. Close examination revealed the trouble – two legs and three rungs were

loose.

I went to the basement and found the wood glue, but could not get the cap off. I had to use the vice on the work-

bench. The vice almost fell on my foot again. For years I had been meaning to bolt it down. The time was now,

before it fell off onto somebody.

I had to find the right bolts, along with the right nuts, washers and lock washers. That meant pawing through a

lot of coffee cans in the cellar, attic and garage. Then I had to locate the drill.

. . . Continued on page 4

April 2016 Page 2 May 2017 Page 6 Special Events

“Elation” Thursday, May 4 7:30 pm / AWR

Friday, May 5

2:30 pm / 2 RC Lobby

Join us for a nacho bar and festive music.

Feel free to wear your sombrero! Ay, Caramaba!!

Oopsy Daisy Flower Sales Friday, May 12 3:00 - 5:00 pm / 2RC Lobby Fresh flowers will be for sale just in time for Mother’s Day.

Saturday, May 13 2:30 pm / AWR

Join us for a delightful Ladies Tea Social with entertainment by the barbershop quartet ,

“Spur of the Moment Gang.”

In celebration of Mother’s Day and

Mothers everywhere!

Friday, May 26 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Under the carport Slip on your boots and grab your lasso for this country western themed event. Be sure to in-vite your friends and family to join in on the fun. Come ready to enjoy a buffet of good ol’ homemade fixins!

“Community Memorial Service: A Celebration of Life” Friday, May 19, 10:00—Noon

Ada Whitehouse Room

Please join us as we honor those residents who have passed over the past six

months. Flowers will be offered to those with raised hands as we read the

names of those who have passed.

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Groups You Don’t Want to Miss!

Artist Studio Calligraphy

We will be reviewing calligraphy

techniques for writing as well as

embellishments and figures.

May 3 @ 2:00 pm

4th floor Lounge

Academic Lecture Series These short insightful talks are an

enjoyable way to learn a little about what

is going on in the world of science.

Every Friday @ 9:45 am

Ada Whitehouse Room

Creative Crafters Paper Mache Seed Bombs

May 17 @ 2:00 pm

5th floor Lounge

With Spring arriving with its warmer weather, it’s time to go outside and

get some sunshine. We meet at 9:45 am, every Thursday on the

4th floor for our . . .

Making Strides Walking Group

This month, we had a chance to thank Sam at our Wine & Cheese Social for the wonderful trugs, which he made for our gardens. Sam constructed these raised garden beds in an effort to earn his distinction as an Eagle Scout. (See full article on page 15.)

Eagle Scout Project

4th Floor Neighborhood

Scrabble Every Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm

4th floor Lounge

Neighborhood Meeting & Wine & Cheese Social

Thursday, May 25 2:00 pm

4th floor Lounge

Birthday Party Thursday, May 18

1:30 pm 4th floor Lounge

Join your neighbors as they celebrate their special day!

All 4th floor residents, families

& staff are encouraged to attend.

April 2016 Page 10

Upcoming Events 2nd floor Neighborhood

2nd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 25 @ 3:00 pm

Families & staff are encouraged to attend.

Birthday Party

Thursday, May 25 @ 3:30 pm

Come celebrate our

May Birthdays!

Upcoming Events 3rd floor Neighborhood 3rd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 30 @ 2:30 pm

Families & staff are encouraged to attend.

Birthday Party

Tuesday, May 30 @ 3:00 pm

Come celebrate

our May Birthdays!

Resident Council Meeting

Located on 2nd floor CHR

Wednesday, May 31 @ 11:00 am

This meeting is for both 2nd & 3rd floor

neighborhoods. Please join us and

receive information about things happening

within your neighborhood. We also value

your input and feedback!

3rd Floor CHR Lunch Outing Logan’s Roadhouse

Thursday, May 18 11:00 am — 2:00 pm

**Please contact Maegan or Eldon if you would like to attend.

April 2016 Page 2 Page 8 CHR—2nd & 3rd Flr Happenings May 2017

Residents on both floors participated in painting flower pots and planting flowers as part of an

Earth Day project. A special thanks to our MSU volunteers for allowing us this opportunity!

2nd Floor CHR Event Outing Scoopy Doo’s Old Fashioned

Ice Cream

Thursday, May 4 12:30 pm — 3:00 pm

**Please contact Maegan or Eldon

if you would like to attend.

Monthly Happy Hour Wednesday, May 17 @ 3:00 pm

1st floor CHR Dining Room

Outings Sign-up Procedure

Please sign up in the 2nd floor Resident Center Lobby (table in hall by kitchen) at least 48-hours in advance for ALL outings and shopping trips, unless otherwise stated on sign up sheet. If you find it difficult to sign yourself up, you may also contact the Receptionist at 351-8377. Please be aware that signing up does not guarantee at-tendance. Number of seats as well as the needs and safety of the individuals will be evaluated. You will be notified once a decision is made on the final attendance. To provide a fair opportunity for others, we may limit the number of outings individual attend each month. ALL trips depart from the 2RC Lobby.

NOTE: Outing locations are accessible to ALL residents unless other wise noted on flyer and sign-up sheets. Ac-cessible transportation is provided and wheelchairs can be requested in advance for your added convenience. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to attend, please contact the receptionist prior to signing up.

April Neighborhood Outings Get to know your neighbors! Check with your Recreation Therapist or Therapy Leader for the specific time and destination of your outing. Tuesday May 2 Memory Care Thursday May 4 2CHR Event Thursday May 11 Resident Center Thursday May 18 3CHR Lunch Wednesday May 24 Memory Care

Page 7 Places to Go Page 9 BURCHAM BEACON

Men’s Event Outing: R.E. Olds Museum Don’t miss this popular Lansing attraction featuring an impressive collection of automobiles. Tuesday, May 9 Departing at 9:30 am Return at 12:00 pm Cost: $5 Please sign up by May 8

Peoples Church Preschool Visit Join us in visiting the children at Peoples Church

Preschool. The children are excited to host our visit

and show us their classroom.

Thursday, May 25

Departing at 9:00 am/ Return by 10:15 am Please sign up by May 24

Lunch Bunch Outing Blondie’s Barn Friday, May 19 Depart at 11:00 am Cost: $15-$20

Please sign up by May 18

Men of Orpheus Plymouth Congregational Church The Men of Orpheus is an well-known group with a passion for singing and devoted to enhancing and advancing vocal music. Tuesday, May 12 Departing at 9:30 am Return at 12:00 pm Cost: $10 Please sign up by May 11

Premium Series

Save the Date ... Lansing Lugnuts Outing Friday, June 16 game starts at 7:05 pm Seniors Eat Free Night Lugnuts vs West Michigan See flyers and the June Beacon for more details. Sign up is now available in the 2RC Lobby or by calling the Recreation Office at (517) 827-1068 Guidelines for Premium Series Outings: An outing will be considered a Premium Series Outing, if… • It takes place in the evening or on a weekend and also

requires extra staff; and/or • The outing requires the advanced purchase of tickets. Note: If a resident purchases tickets via Burcham’s group advanced ticket purchase, but chooses to use alternate transportation (non-Burcham), then the upcharge for the outing will not apply.

April 2016 Page 10 April 2016 Page 2 Page 10 May 2017

Regularly Scheduled Program Descriptions Academic Lecture Series (Mon. & Fri., 9:45 am/AWR): Each week a new lecture from online educational

sources will be presented. Residents select the series they wish to have presented next.

Bridge (Tues., 3:00 pm): This independent program reserves a space and time for residents with a love of

Bridge to meet and play. If you love Bridge and want more information, please contact a Recreation staff.

Card Making (Mon., 3:15 pm/4RC): Whether you need a card for a special occasion or just like being creative,

Recreation staff will assist you in making a beautiful card you will be proud to mail. We can make cards for

good causes such as the military troops and thank you’s for area businesses.

Creative Cooking (Sat., 2:00 pm/4RC): We provide the recipe, ingredients and supplies for a new recipe each

week, often focused on the holidays or season each month.

Farkle (Mon., 1:00 pm; Thur., 2:00 pm; Sat., 3:00 pm/4RC): A classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game. Don’t

know how to play? No worries, we will teach you…it’s easy!

Gardening Group (Mon., 2:15 pm/TBD): Based on the season, this group could include planning the gardens to

be planted in the spring, planting the raised bed gardens on the 2CHR patio, weeding and watering during the

growing season and even making garden tags and crafts to help beautify our gardens year round.

Geographic Explorer Film (Fri., 6:30 pm/DFFR): A variety of series are presented with a focus on nature, ge-

ography and world exploration.

Lifelong Learners (Mon/Thur., 4:00 pm/PDR): This learning experience is provided via videos through Great

Courses. Topics are selected by a committee of residents. Each video series comes with a transcript and guide

books to assist in the learning experience.

Manicures (Tues., 1:30 pm/5RC; Fri., 2:30 pm/4RC): Recreation staff will file, buff and even paint your nails.

This is a first come, first served opportunity. If time runs out, we will make every effort to schedule additional

time.

Michigan History Group (Tues., 6:30 pm/PDR): Each week is a new topic focused on our beautiful mitten

state. Recreation staff presents their findings and residents share stories of their experiences. Residents help pick

the topic for the upcoming week.

Reference a Librarian (Wed., 12:30 pm/2RC Lobby): Annie from the East Lansing Public Library provides

books to loan and will take requests to bring for future visits.

Social Calls (Sun 9:15 am): Recreation staff provide one-on-one visits for residents on an as needed basis.

Tech Time with Sarah (Tues., 2:30 pm/4RC): Do you have a question or need help with your tablet, lap top or

cell phone? Sarah will provide one-on-one assistance to teach and assist with your questions.

Travel Through Time (Wed., 9:15 am/4RC): Travel to a different time and place, no ticket necessary. Using

videos, slide shows and historical information, you will feel as though you are traveling through time and experi-

encing the wonders of the world.

Quilting for a Cause (Wed., 10:00 am/2CHR): Residents make quilts to be donated to area organizations in

need. We have all the equipment and can teach anyone interested in being involved.

Trivia (Sat., 10:30 am/4RC): Come test your knowledge on a variety of subjects. Trivia is often focused on a

timely topic such as holidays or based on a theme.

Wii Bowling (Wed., 1:00 pm/DFFR): No heavy balls or rented shoes, come try your skill at the Wii version of a

favorite past time!

Wine & Cheese Social (Every other Wed., 4:00 pm/2RC Lobby): Enjoy wine and cheese selections while Lu-

cille plays the piano. It is a wonderful social opportunity to gather before dinner.

*Do you have a question about a program or a new program idea?

Contact Alesha Williams at (517) 827-1068 or stop by the Recreation office (1RC).

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Monthly Wellness

Focus: Spiritual

Strong spiritual wellness gives meaning to a person’s life. Whether traditional or alternative, spirituality allows people to make sense of the everyday, find peace and security during times of struggle, and remain confident in their decisions. One way to help nurture your spiritual well-being is through nature. Take time to stroll through Burcham’s beautiful walking paths and gardens. Spring has certainly sprung!

Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, May 25

9:30-10:30 am Outside the Scenic View Dining Room

Free Exercise Classes

Enhanced Fitness

Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30-11:00 am

4th floor Resident Center

Seated exercise group to enhance your strength

while seated. Please arrive 10 minutes early to

reserve your seat.

Fit and FUNctional

Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00-11:45 am

Ada Whitehouse Room

Seated and Standing exercise class designed for

those who want to get a little more out of their

workouts.

Fall Prevention Exercise Class

Tues/Thurs 1:00-1:30 pm

Ada Whitehouse Room

Seated and Standing exercise yoga class

designed to improve balance and increase core

strength to prevent falls and injuries from falls.

Cardio Drumming

Tues/Thurs 1:45-2:15 pm

Ada Studio

A fun way to get your heart pumping! Drum to the

beat of John Philip Susa’s iconic marches. It

doubles as a great stress reliever!

Making Strides Walking Group

Tues/Thurs 9:45-10:15 am

4th floor Resident Center

Stroll around outside and/or throughout Burcham

and increase your endurance!

Massage Therapy

Alicia Feldpausch, Certified Massage

Therapist, helps ease the stress and pains of

every day life. Massage is available to

residents and family members and can be

conducted in a resident’s room or in the

Wellness Center. Call the Wellness Center for

more details at (517) 827-2452.

April 2016 Page 2 May 2017 Page 12 Volunteers

Musical Memories

This past semester, we partnered with MSU College of Music to be a site for their pilot program Musical

Memories. A Trio and Quartet was chosen to visit Memory Care residents and learn about their musical

preferences. At the end of the semester, the students performed for the community and involved the Memory

Care residents in their ensembles. They did a spectacular job integrating residents in a musical experience that

was enjoyed by all. The program has been refunded, and we have accepted Musical Memories for both the

winter semesters of 2018 and 2019!

The students provided feedback on the program saying:

• “This is one of the coolest things I got to do, because it

wasn’t for us, it was for other people.”

• “I really enjoyed it […] they really appreciated the

experience and understood the value of having a group

play for them.”

• “The residents had a lot of life experience and related to

things that we did.”

Planting Day Tuesday, May 23

9:00 am — 2:00 pm

We are seeking resident assistance

Each year, Okemos High School seniors help beautify our gardens and grounds during “Planting Day.” Please feel free to come outside to watch and interact with the students on Tuesday, May 23. We are also seeking resident volunteers for planting day. Volunteers will show the high school kids around the property and with gardening needs.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at (517) 827-1068.

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CATA Weekly Okemos Shopping & Bank Run

TUESDAYS / 1:15 - 3:30 pm Departing from the 2RC Lobby (Target, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Meijer & Meridian Mall) Cost: Spending $ Please sign up by Monday of each week.

Ask Questions / Get Answers

Ask Questions / Get Answers (AQ/GA) Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Private Dining Room. Guest speakers for discussion are listed below:

Date Speaker Department May 3 Dexter Jones RC Care Manager May 10 Jen Sokol Director of Hospitality Services May 17 Barb Smith Director of Quality & Strategy May 24 Mark Sarvis Director of Building & Grounds May 31 Robyn Householder Therapy Program Manager Please note: Speakers are subject to change, please refer to the daily calendar.

Speaking Agenda: 1:00-1:20 Pam Ditri, Executive Director (May 17: Abdullah Masood) 1:20-1:40 Guest Speaker 1:40-2:00 Hospitality Team 1:40-2:00 Alesha Williams, Recreation (May 31)

In Memory Of We take this time to remember those we loved and have passed away during the month of

April. We express our sincere thoughts and prayers to their families.

Ann Kron ~ March 21 Ethel Donn ~ April 3

Eileen Rice ~ April 6 Nancy Kalb ~ April 8

Ella Cowan ~ April 13 Maria Garramone ~ April 14

Lurah Phillips ~ April 17 Joan Rifon ~ April 17

Palmer Bollinger ~ April 20 Albert Henricksen ~ April 22

Fred Bakker-Arkema ~ April 25 John Schick ~ April 22

Ursula Holloway ~ April 25

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From Down the Hill . . . By Sylvia Rundquist, Clusters Board of Directors

A beautiful Spring has finally arrived in Michigan, and especially in the Clusters. The Snow-birds have returned and many residents are spending time in their gardens getting them ready for the warm months that are upon us. Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are in full bloom as are the red buds, for-sythia bushes and flowering trees. What a pretty sight as you walk or drive through the Community. Oth-er residents have been observed cleaning garages and arranging deck furniture in anticipation of spend-ing warm evenings outdoors.

At my house, the hummingbird feeder has been hung back out as they have returned from their winter home in Mexico. Robins and many other varieties of birds are seen daily splashing in the bird bath or eating at a bird feeder.

We miss those that have moved to the main building and those who recently passed away.

We are awaiting the arrival of the newest condo owners who have been redecorating their condo and will be moving into the Clusters soon.

At this time, there are two condos for sale. For more information, please contact realtor, Bob Newman, at (248) 760-9351.

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Boy Scout Builds Trugs for Burcham Hills By Barbara Potter

Boy Scout, Sam McQuaid, chose Burcham Hills to receive his Eagle

Scout Project. Sam constructed five wooden trugs to contain vegetable

plants for the second floor patio. After raising the funds for the project

on GoFundMe, Sam purchased wood and built the trugs.

An appreciation reception was held during a Wine & Cheese Social on

Wednesday, April 12. Sam was present to meet the residents and display

a trug. Sam is a member of Boy Scout Troop 109 at Okemos Communi-

ty Church where he is the troop grub master, buyer and organizer of food for the troop. He has served as troop

librarian and patrol leader also. Sam began his Scouting career as a Cub Scout in first grade and became a Boy

Scout in eighth grade.

Sam’s international Boy Scout camping experience includes attendance at MI International Camporee (MIC),

and the 2013 Jamboree at Summit Bechtel, West Virginia. Local camps, which Sam has attended include Cole

Canoe Base Camp, Pioneer Camp and Northwoods Camp.

Today Sam, is a sophomore at Okemos High School where he participates in ACTION doing service projects

throughout the community. He is an active member of Okemos Community Church. Sam’s parents are Frank

and Christine McQuaid; sister, Catherine, is a student at Lansing Community College; and his brother, Robert, is

a senior at Okemos High School and is also working on an Eagle Scout Project in Troop 109.

We thank Sam for his donation of the five wooden trugs and look forward to watching them come to life with

plants, vegetables and herbs.

Mark Sarvis, Sam McQuaid & Barb Potter

Marcy (and Pam),

Simply stated “Burcham Hills has HEART.” My mother, Teddi (Nelson),

became a resident of Burcham Hills on January 20, 2012. For over 5 years, my mother had extremely good

care, was very happy and loved everyone. But more than that, I saw the genuine love and caring from each

staff person’s heart for my mother and other residents. I always knew how great Burcham staff was with re-

gard to the residents, families and each other, but the last couple weeks of my mother’s life was at a whole new

level. My family and I were experiencing a very difficult time with my mother’s unexpected declining health

and ultimate death in a very short period of time. Management and staff from all areas of Burcham Hills were

there for my mom and my family with their love, tears and support over and beyond anything I could ever have

imagined.

Words cannot express how very grateful I am to Burcham Hills for all they have done over the years and espe-

cially the last few weeks of my mom’s life. All of you made us feel like we were part of Burcham’s family and

you became family to us.

Thank you for having such HEART!

Sharman Moore (Teddi Nelson’s daughter)

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Voting Precinct As a reminder, Burcham Hills is a voting precinct for the City of East Lansing. Voting

will be held on Tuesday, May 2, in the Ada Whitehouse Room. Polls are open from 7:00

am—8:00 pm.

Stroke Education and Support Group Thursday, May 4, 2017 (1st Thursday) 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room Topic: Stroke Survivor Presenter: TBD

Sparrow Health System and The Center for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills have partnered to bring a fresh approach in stroke support to the Lansing area. Each meeting will have an educational component followed by support and sharing time. The goal of this group is to provide invaluable infor-mation from experts in various areas to aid those who have suffered from a stroke.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Friday, May 19, 2017 (3rd Friday) 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room

It’s a family affair. You are not alone in the fight against Alzheimer’s dis-ease. This Caregiver Support Group can help. The support group is de-signed to offer emotional support and provide helpful information on coping with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The group is facilitated by trained support group professional, Justin St. Charles. The group is confi-dential, free and open to the public. Everyone needs support, especially those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. We hope you can join us each month!

April 2016 Page 2 May 2017 Page 18 Spiritual Wellness & Support Groups

Monthly Music Opportunities

Sing-a-Long w/ Jug & Mug Sunday, April 23 / 7:00 pm / Ada Whitehouse Room

Piano w/ Lucille Olson Wednesdays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 2nd floor RC Lobby Fridays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 3rd Floor CHR

Piano w/ Lorrie Dyal Tuesdays / 10:15-11:00 am / CHR 3rd Floor

Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group Friday, May 12, 2017 (2nd Friday) 3:00 pm, 1st floor Resident Center Training Room

Opportunity for residents with Parkinson’s Disease to come together and get acquainted and discuss mutual concerns.

Bible Study (The Peoples Church)*

Each Thursday at 6:15 pm / 4RC

Open Bible Study (Non-Denominational)*

Wednesdays, 10:00 am / Burcham Library

Rosary & Communion*

Thursdays, 10:00 am / AWR

Catholic Mass will be May 4

TV Mass (Catholic)

Sundays, 10:00 am / AWR

Unitarian Universalist Discussion Group*

Saturday, May 13 & 27 / 2:00 pm / AWR

Episcopal Service (4th Tues)*

May 23 / 1:00 pm / PDR

Vespers (Non-Denominational)

Sundays, 4:00 pm / AWR

May 7 - Rev. Fred Fritz, University Lutheran

◊ Communion will be offered

May 15 - Rev. Julie Winklepleck, St. Paul Lutheran

May 21 - Rev. Shirley Paxton, Eastminster Presbyterian

May 28 - Rev. Herman Haller, Pilgrim UCC

Wednesday MOVIES* 7:00 pm - Showing in the AWR/1RC*

May 3 – Saint Ralph (2004) Ralph is a typical teenager with atypical questions, the larg-est of which concerns his mother. She’s fallen into a coma, and the 14-year-old has set his sights on winning the 1954 Boston Marathon in a makeshift barter with God to make his mother well. His teacher, Father Hibbert, wants to encour-age his dream, but in doing so, he goes up against the re-served, ever-realistic Father Fitzpatrick. [98min] Cast: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Gordon Pinsent

May 10 – Taking Chance (2008) Based on an article by Marine Lt. Col. Michael Stobl, this HBO original film tells the story of Strobi’s emotional experi-ence traveling across America as a volunteer escort officer for the body of fallen 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps. Along the 2004 journey to Phelps’ hometown in Wyoming, Strobl witnesses - and is moved by - acts of respect by eve-ryday Americans. [78min] Cast: Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Nicholas Art

May 17 - The Naked Gun (1988) While seeking his partner’s ruthless killer, incredibly thick police officer Frank Drebin finds an equally dim-witted love interest and stumbles upon on a sordid plot to off Queen Elizabeth. [85min] Cast: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban

May 24 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

(1967) Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star as wealthy Cali-fornians who consider themselves progressive until their only daughter brings home her African American fiancé in this snapshot of race relations in the late 1960s. The film earned two Academy Awards and eight nominations [108min] Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier

May 31 - A League of Their Own (1992)

Two small-town sisters join an all-female baseball league formed when WWII brings professional baseball to a stand-still. As their team hits the road with its drunken coach, the siblings find troubles and triumphs on and off the field. [128min] Cast: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna

Saturday MOVIES* 1:30 pm - Showing in the PDR/2RC*

May 6 - Titanic (1997) This cinematic spectacle - winner of 11 Oscars - follows society girl Rose and penniless artist Jack as they fall in love just as tragedy strikes. Re-released for the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, the stirring romance remains timeless.[194min] Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane

May 13– Close Encounters of the Third Kind

(1977) Showing at 7:00 pm Science fiction adventure about a group of people who at-tempt to contact alient intelligence. Roy Neary witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a “sunburn” from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give his life to pursue the truth about UFOs. [135min] Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon

May 20 - Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) Brought to the White House to receive a Congressional Gold Medal from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Broadway legend George M. Cohan reflects on his life. Flashbacks trace Cohan’s rise, from a childhood performing in his fami-ly’s vaudeville act to his early days as a struggling Tin Pan Alley songwriter to his overwhelming success as an actor, writer, director and producer. [126min] Cast: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Eddie Foy Jr.

May 27 - Schindler’s List (1993) Oskar Schindler is a greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as WWII unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire for-tune to save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. [193min] Cast: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes

A Movie Committee has been formed to select the movies shown each month, which

are based on resident requests. If you would like to be a part of the committee or you have a

movie to suggest, please contact Maxine Hewett or someone in the Recreation Therapy Office,

1RC. *All programing complies with the FHA. Some programs may require

support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.

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Welcome New Residents!

#357 JoAnn Begick

Meetings in May 8 Res. Assn Annual Mtg—9:30 am / AWR

9 Res. Assn. Monthly Mtg—1:30 pm / PDR

25 Food & Dining Comm.—1:30 pm / PDR

31 Resident Council—11:00 am / 3 CHR

BINGO

LOCATIONS

Saturdays 10:00 am 2CHR

Sundays 2:30 pm 2CHR

Fridays 2:30 pm 3RC &

3CHR

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Recreation Team

Alesha Williams, CTRS

Recreation Manager

Ext. 417 or 827-1068

Resident Center

Ext. 277 or 827-1061

Jerry Rhines

Memory Care Recreation Lead

Kimber Lucius

Recreation Assistant

Sarah Schimm

RC Recreation Assistant

Center for Health & Rehab

Ext. 277 or 827-1061

Lindsay Vos, CTRS

CHR Rehab Therapist

Maegan Brockway, CTRS

2&3CHR Recreation Therapist

Taylor Bosom

CHR Recreation Therapist

Eldon Wood

2&3CHR Recreation Lead

Chelsea Cole

2&3CHR Recreation Assistant

Volunteers

Ext. 410 or 827-2452 Elizabeth Pahl, BA

Events

Ext. 435 or 332-5227 Kimber Lucius

Events & Entertainment

Wellness Team

Ext. 420 or 827-2452

Elizabeth Pahl, BA

Wellness & Volunteer Manager

Bri Dumond, BS

Fitness Specialist

Alicia Feldpausch

Massage Therapist

Transportation

Ext. 267 Abdullah Masood

Director—ext. 371

Dave Alward / Terry Lickman

Drivers

Cathy Privette, Scheduler

June Upcoming Events

9 Bandshell Concert Outing 14 Flag Day Performance w/Peter B. 15 Father’s Day Car Show & Ice Cream

Social

May Birthdays1 Lu Erbes

1 Richard Creagh

5 Vivian Dunham

7 Eleanor Pinkham

7 Connie Kwiek

9 Catherine Shrier

11 Mary Myers

11 Montie Huntwork

12 Isabelle Jackson

12 Herbet Kern

13 Marvin Lyons

14 Donna Bernitt

15 Refija Roncevic

17 Ruth McCoy

17 Barbara Rech

18 Ellen VanMalsen

19 Velma Austin

20 John Black

22 Clarice Cocco

25 Jane Coons

27 Marcia Freedland

28 David Shlien

29 Harry Iwasko

31 Gordon McDonald

31 Gloria Epstein

May Highlights 4 College with Gordon R. 4 Burcham Sings! Chorus Concert 5 Cinco De Mayo 6 Marina Ionescu Piano Studio 8 The Stiener Chorale 9 Monthly Men’s Event: R.E. Olds Museum 10 Intergenerational Workout 10 Wine & Cheese Social 11 College with Gordon R. 12 Oopsy Daisy Flower Sales 12 Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group 12 The Men of Orpheus Chorus Outing 13 Mother’s Day Social and Tea 14 Mother’s Day 15 “Big House” Book Club 16 Travel Log with Tammy T. 18 College with Gordon R. 18 Thursday Night Special with Double Play Flute & Tuba 19 Art Appreciation Discussion 19 Celebration of Life 19 Lunch Bunch Outing: Blondies Barn 19 Alzheimer’s Support Group 19 Preuss Pets Animal Encounter 21 Jug & Mug Sing-a-Long 23 Okemos High School Planting Day 24 Wine & Cheese Social 25 Peoples Church Preschool Visit 25 College with Gordon R. 25 Thursday Night Special with Fred Walker 26 Memorial Day BBQ 29 Memorial Day 30 Birds of a Feather