4875 SW 78th
Avenue
Portland, OR 97225
503-297-5500
www.courtyardvillage.com
November 2019
General Manager Joanie Ceballos Marketing Director Jason Goodwill Operations Manager Doris Kelleher Front Desk Manager Kim Ross Kitchen Manager Antione Golden Life Enrichment Director Michele Willemse Maintenance Supervisor Vicente Macedo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christy Newell 11/5
Dottie Katsules 11/8
Martha Gaidos 11/9
Faye Swain 11/9
Nikki Erickson 11/13
Elaine Nordin 11/13
Jean Sweeney 11/14
Vern Freel 11/14
Merle Jordahl 11/15
Geraldine Brabenac 11/15
Joann Anderson 11/20
Barbara VanKleek 11/20
Virginia Grubb 11/26
Gabrielle Bennett 11/28
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Bettie & Ken Meeker 11/16
Oh, the beautiful
places we go! Happy 20th Anniversary Courtyard
Village!
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10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Acupuncture Clinic
1:00 Mahjong
3:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Documentary: They Shall Not Grow Old
10:00 Beauty & The Bead
10:30 Knitters’ group
1:00 Name Your Game
1:00 Mountainside HS Drama Club
2:00 Movie: Puzzle
6:30 Rummikub
6:30 Movie: Puzzle
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Acupuncture Clinic
11:00 The Seekers
1:00 Mahjong
3:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Documentary: The Mind Explained: Anxiety
10:00 Blood Pressure Check
10:00 Social Hour
11:00 Hubers Lunch
1:00 Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Company
2:00 Classic Movie: Alice Adams
2:00 Patriotic Drive
6:30 Ted Talks: Brain Health
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Acupuncture Clinic
1:00 Mahjong
3:00 Jewelry Sale
3:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Documentary: The Mind Explained: Dreams
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Finding Meaning...
11:00 Heart Pillows
11:45 Mindfulness
1:00 Quiet Card Games
3:30 Individual Preparedness
6:00 Poker
6:30 Classic Movie: Alice Adams
9:50 Read To Me Program
10:00 Social Hour
12:30 Mexican Train
1:00 Cribbage
2:00 DVD Lending Library
3:00 Discussion Group
6:30 Bingo
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging
11:45 Mindfulness
1:00 Quiet Card Games
1:30 Music History: Glen Miller
3:30 Book Club
6:00 Poker
6:30 Classic Movie: The Best Years of Our Lives
9:50 Read To Me Program
10:00 Social Hour
12:30 Mexican Train
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Sip and Study: Torah
2:00 DVD Lending Library
3:00 Discussion Group
6:30 Bingo
1:00 Scribblers’ Writing Group
3:30 Mind Benders
6:30 Bingo
Daylight Savings Time
Turn your clock back an hour
10:00 Debbie’s Xmas Trees
10:30 Knitters’ group
1:00 Name Your Game
2:00 Movie: Casablanca
6:30 Movie: Patton
6:30 Rummikub
9:50 Read To Me Program
10:00 Social Hour
12:30 Mexican Train
1:00 Cribbage
1:30 Courtyard Salute
2:00 DVD Lending Library
3:00 Discussion Group
6:30 Bingo
10:00 Marlene’s Knits
10:30 Knitters’ group
1:00 Name Your Game
2:00 Movie: Adrift
6:30 Movie: Adrift
6:30 Rummikub
10:00 Social Hour
11:00 Courtyard Tappers
12:30 Scrabble
3:30 Creative Corner:
Holiday Crafts
6:30 Bible Study
1:00 Scribblers’ Writing
Group
2:00 November Birthday Party w/Steve West
3:30 Mind Benders
6:30 Bingo
10:00 Social Hour
1:00 Thanksgiving Supper
2:00 Classic Movie: Sound of Music
6:30 Classic Movie: Sound of Music
Happy Thanksgiving
10:00 Social Hour
11:00 Courtyard Tappers
12:30 Scrabble
2:30 All Floor Meeting
3:30 Creative Corner: Holiday Crafts
6:30 Bible Study
10:00 Social Hour
11:00 Courtyard Tappers
11:30 Music Interludes w/Mel
12:30 Scrabble
4:30 Veteran’s Day Dinner
6:30 Bible Study
7:00 Red Tail Angels
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging
11:45 Mindfulness
1:00 Quiet Card Games
1:00 Bunco!!
3:30 Dispatch Health
6:00 Poker
6:30 Shaymus Hanlin Sings!
9:50 Read To Me Program
10:00 Social Hour
12:30 Mexican Train
1:00 Cribbage
2:00 DVD Lending Library
3:00 Discussion Group
6:30 Bingo
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging
11:45 Mindfulness
1:00 Quiet Card Games
1:30 Portland Art Museum
6:00 Poker
6:30 Classic Movie: To Have and Have Not
10:00 Social Hour
1:15 Senior Theater
2:00 Classic Movie: To Have and Have Not
5:00 McGrath’s Fish House
6:30 Ted Talks: Brain Health and Exercise
10:00 Social Hour
10:00 Able Hearing
10:00 Washington Square
1:30 Mystery Drive
2:00 Classic Movie: The Best Years of Our Lives
3:30 Flower arranging
6:30 Political Discussion
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10:30 Knitters’ group
10:00 Jewelry Sale
1:00 Name Your Game
2:00 Movie: The Best of Enemies
6:30 Rummikub
6:30 Movie: The Best of Enemies
Color Chart
Red Lettering =
Outing
Blue Lettering =
Special Event
Check the
“Be Fit with Courtyard”
exercise class schedule.
We’ll see you in class!
Check the
Courtyard Transportation
Schedule for shopping
and other regularly
scheduled trips
1:00 Scribblers’ Writing Group
1:15 Classical B Series: Mahler’s Sixth
3:30 Mind Benders
6:30 Bingo
1:00 Scribblers’ Writing Group
3:30 Mind Benders
6:30 Bingo
10:00 Social Hour
11:00 Courtyard Tappers
12:30 Scrabble
3:30 Creative Corner:
Holiday Crafts
6:30 Bible Study
10:00 Acupuncture Clinic
10:00 Social Hour
1:00 Mahjong
3:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Documentary: The Mind Explained: Mindfulness
8:00 Men’s Breakfast
10:00 Acupuncture Clinic
10:00 Social Hour
1:00 Mahjong
3:30 Happy Hour
6:30 Documentary: The Mind Explained: Psychedelics
10:30 Knitters’ group
1:00 Name Your Game
2:00 Movie: The Upside
6:30 Movie: The Upside
6:30 Rummikub
Resident Snapshot
Born on April 1st, he will be the first to tell you, that is why he is like he is. Or maybe, it was the accident he had minutes after paying for his Life Insurance that left him DOA, until he woke up in the hospital, surprising everyone!
Dean was born outside of Hamburg, Oregon where his family had no running water or plumbing. Dean and his two sisters all rode 5 miles to school on one horse each day. During his 8th grade year, his family moved to Pilot Rock, Oregon.
Dean worked all through high school at the local factories and building homes in the summer. After high school he joined the Army and trained as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. Upon returning he married his wife (of 56 years), worked for Coca-Cola as a truck driver till he eventually opened his own construction company. He built his own home in Pendleton where he and his wife raised their 2 daughters. When health issues made it hard to continue with construction, Dean opened his own locksmith business.
Upon retiring, he and his wife sold everything, bought a 5th wheel, became snowbirds and spent the winters in Yuma, Arizona.
Dean has been at the Courtyard for 7 years and enjoys helping other residents when they need help with small repairs. He enjoys the conveniences of the Courtyard being near many stores and his weekly visits with his daughter.
Diane’s at the Courtyard (Located on the 3rd Floor)
503-384-9545 Shampoo, Cut, Color, Style,
Permanents, Manicures, and Pedicures.
A married couple was in a terrible accident where the man's face was severely burned. The doctor told the husband that they couldn't graft any skin from his body because he was too skinny. So the wife offered to donate some of her own skin. However, the only skin on her body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from her buttocks. Owing to the sensitive nature of the situation...they all agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came from. After the surgery.....everyone was astounded at the man's new face. He looked more handsome than ever! All his friends and relatives raved about his youthful appearance...especially his mother! One day while alone with his wife and overcome with emotion at her sacrifice, he said, “Dear, I just want to thank you for everything you did for me. How can I possibly repay you?” ''My darling,” she replied, “I get all the thanks I need every time I see your mother kiss you on the cheek.”
Small Group Fitness Don’t have time for a whole
fitness class? Get a small group of friends together (2 or 3 max) and
book a fun session with Gayle for 15 minutes of a circuit workout using the
strength and cardio machines and bands
receive a gift for each of you.
Offer good ONLY for this month. (See Gayle for
details) Keep your fitness going by
working out with friends each week doing the circuit
built just for you! Sign up with Gayle!
Courtyard Cut-ups Fitness News
The Apex Room has a new display featuring the photography of Richard
Gilkey, Alyda Gilkey’s husband. Come and view his photographs.
If you would like to display your artwork or family artwork, please see Michele.
Welcome New Residents!
#128 Andrew Maizel
#129 Margaret Wade
#231 Clint Vidic
#248 Pat Tharp
#303 Sheila Cook
Dean English
Creative Corner Mondays at 3:30pm
This month is holiday Crafts: 11/4 pop up card making 11/18 Decorative Pine cones 11/25 Autumn Center piece
Venders 11/1 3:00pm to 6:00pm Jewelry 11/7 1:00pm Mountain Nut & Fruit Company 11/9 10:00am to 1:00pm Beauty & the Bead 11/16 10:00am to 1:00pm Debbie’s Xmas Trees 11/23 10:00am to 2:00pm Marlene’s Knits
Happy Birthday
October Celebrants!
Standing From Left to Right: Kelly Christenson, Susie Belknap Seated From Left to Right: Delores Greenholtz, Pat Wilder
Courtyard Loves Our Veterans!
Patriotic Drive Thursday, November 7th at 2:00pm
Take a drive with us as we venture to the Veteran’s memorial park in Beaverton and the Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorials. We may have time to stop off at the Holocaust Memorial as well.
Veteran’s Day Dinner Monday, November 11th at 2:00pm
Prime Rib or Crab Stuffed Salmon are the entrees for this fabulous dinner. Courtyard Veterans receive a free meal this evening. (Michele has a list of our veterans. Please make certain you are part of this list.
RedTail Angels Presentation Monday, November 11th at 7:00pm
Sig Unander again presents a fantastic tale of the first black fighter pilots to fly and fight for our country. The “Red Tail Angels” blazed a trail of glory in the skies over Germany in WWII. Led by Col. Benjamin Davis, they fought Nazi tyranny abroad and helped end segregation in the Armed Forces at home.
Music History Tuesday, November 12th at 2:00pm
Benny Goodman was an American jazz musician and bandleader and a renowned 20th-century clarinet virtuoso. Dubbed the “King of Swing,” Goodman was also a complex personality whose relentless pursuit of perfection was reflected in his approach to music.
Courtyard Salute Wed., November 20th at 1:30pm
This is a celebration of the people who live at Courtyard, whether civilians or veterans. The writers’ group have written little memoires which the play reading group will perform. The Courtyard Village Rockettes will also perform! The performances are dedicated to those who have served and are serving.
Veteran’s Day Movies: The Best Years of Our Lives (showing 11/12 & 11/14), They Shall Not Grow Old (showing11/15), Casablanca (showing 1116), & Patton (showing 11/16).
Special Events
Individual Preparedness Tuesday, November5th at 3:30pm
We will have templates for you to make your own emergency plans.
Ted Talks Thursday, November 7th and 21st at 6:30pm
This month we will focus on Brain Health. On the 7th the TED Talks are on how gut health controls
brain health. The 21st will focus on how exercise effects brain health.
November Birthday Party Sunday, November 10th at 2:00pm
Steve West is our entertainer for the birthday party today!
Portland Art Museum Tuesday, November 19th at 1:30pm
Dr. Mary Weaver, Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Portland Art Museum will be here to speak.
Dispatch Health Tuesday, November 26th at 3:30pm
Gail Melendrez explains how brining back the “house call” works with this new health service. Music with Shamus Hanlin Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30pm
He has a lovely voice and personality. Come and take a look, you won’t be disappointed.
Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 28th starting at 1:00pm
Turkey, ham and a salad bar! Purchase your tickets at the Front Desk.
Outings
Lunch at Huber’s Thursday, November 7th, departs at 10:30am
Huber’s, Portland’s oldest bar and restaurant. Huber's was established in 1879 at the corner of 1st and Morrison in downtown Portland, Oregon. It was originally called "The Bureau Saloon" until it was purchased by Mr. Frank Huber and the name was changed to Huber's. In 1891, Mr. Huber hired Jim Louie, a Chinese immigrant, to do the cooking. In those days, if you bought a drink, you would get a free turkey sandwich and some coleslaw. With just a few booths and bench seats in the old bar, most of the patrons would go around and converse with a drink in one hand and a turkey sandwich in the other. This is how the turkey tradition started at Huber's. Come with us to this fabulous place. There will be separate checks.
Mountainside HS Drama Club Saturday, November 9th, departs at 1:00pm
Would you like to check out the new high school, Mountainside, when we go to the high school play, The Man Who Came to Dinner. Prepay Michele $5 by November 4th.
Classical B Series Sunday, November 17th, departs at 1:15pm
The Oregon Symphony is performing Mahler’s Sixth. If you want to go, see Michele.
Northwest Senior Theater Thursday, November 21th, departs at 1:15pm
The Northwest Senior Theater presents “Christmas is Just Around the Corner”. $10 admission at the door.
McGrath’s Fish House Thursday, November 21st, departs at 5:00pm
New at Courtyard
Women’s AA Meeting Thursdays at 2:00pm in the Zenith Room
We are beginning a weekly women’s AA meeting. Any Questions, see Michele.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00am Fitness
w/ Michele
9:00am Tone & Core
LEVEL 1
9:00am Balance & Flexibility LEVEL 1
9:00am Heart Healthy &
Balance LEVEL 1
9:00am Tone & Core
LEVEL 1
9:30am Sit & Fit
Fitness Video
11:00am Seated Tap
Dancing
10:00am Tone & Core
LEVEL 2
10:00am Balance & Flexibility Level 2
10:00am Heart Healthy &
Balance LEVEL 2
10:00am Tone & Core
LEVEL 2
11:00am Gayle’s Gold Music
& Movement
11:00am One on Ones
11:00am One-on-Ones
11:00am One-on-Ones
11:45am Mindfulness w/ Michele
11:30am Floor Stretch Class
1:00pm Tai Chi
Instruction
Be Fit with Courtyard Weekly Schedule
PLEASE KEEP THIS COPY TO REFERENCE ALL FIITNESS CLASSES
Class Descriptions:
Balance & Flexibility (40 minutes): Balance & flexibility class focuses on increasing participants flexibility, balance,
range of motion, and coordination. This class focuses on bodyweight movements using bands, dowels rods and balls at
times. Your heart rate will also climb just enough to get the blood flowing. We want you to feel how your body is
working for you. Levels 1 and 2 are available.
Heart Healthy & Movement (40 minutes): This class is for the active adult and will focus on raising your heart rate
with functional yet challenging aerobic type movements and coordination. On occasion some dance movements and
easy routines are used as warm ups for this class. This class will use balls, bands and occasionally weights. Levels 1
and 2 are available.
Gayle’s Gold Music & Movement : (20-30 minutes) Come get jiggy with your Fitness Coordinator and a chair near
you to rest if needed. Enjoy some basic dance routines from modified Zumba Gold to some basic line dancing and
music movement. This class would benefit cardiovascular health, cognitive thinking and balance.
Courtyard Tappers—Seated Tap Dance (45 minutes): The Summit room studio will host this seated tap
dancing class open to beginners and experienced tap dancers. The first half of the class focuses on tap
technique exercises while the second half combines moves to create a tap routine. The tappers meet the 2nd and the
4th Wednesday of the month.
Tone and Core (45 minutes): Tone and Core is for the active adult who wants to increase muscle tone and focus on
the core. This class is an important class to attend to help you build muscle. It is designed to increase the participants
muscular strength, core strength and joint stability. Equipment used for this class will vary and may include hand held
weights, balls and elastic bands, for the resistance portions of this class. The format changes a bit on Fridays as a way
to keep interest level up, encourage individual growth, peer support and teamwork. Levels 1 and 2 are available.
Fitness with Michele (45 minutes): This class is a combination of flexibility, balance and chair aerobics. Be ready for
upbeat tunes and a fun time!
Sit & Be Fit Fitness Video (30 minutes): Saturday mornings, a fitness video will be play in the Summit room which
will guide participants through seated total body workout.
Tai Chi (40 minutes): This class may be done seated or standing. Although Tai Chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t
leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness - muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser
degree, aerobic conditioning. Levels 1: Level 1 is designed for anyone looking to challenge themselves cardio wise, strength wise and involves
some easy dance and balance movements and stands more than level 2.
Level 2 : Level 2 is geared towards the participant that might have painful joints, arthritis, hip replacements and
general stiffness. A great class for anyone that is new to fitness or unsure of where to start.
One on Ones: Meet with Gayle (Our Fitness Coordinator) for individual 15 minute sessions. Sign up on fitness door.
Floor Stretch Class: For residents that feel comfortable (with a chair near you) stretching on a mat, on the floor. We
get down on the mats one time and up when we finish. Great full body basic stretching class geared especially for our
residents. Gayle teaches this class with a therapeutic approach that opens the joints and safely stretches muscles.
Bring a towel and/0r pillow to this class for head support.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, emotions, bodily
sensations, and surrounding environment with openness and curiosity. This 15 minute session helps you to use your
breath to be more mindful.