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January 2017

Murrayhill TimesEnjoying Life Together at Hearthstone at Murrayhill

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Mission To Serve with Love, Respect, and Integrity

Vision To Continually Strive to be an Exceptional Retirement Community

Administrative StaffTom FreitagExecutive Director

Pamela HowattAssisted Living Administrator

Nena TerryAnna’s Place Administrator

Brigita Nikolov, RNHealth Services Director

Jamie Carrabine, LPNCommunity Nurse

Pati Kirby, LPNAnna’s Place Nurse

Rai BuchExecutive Chef

Rebecca ValdezDining Room Manager

Dave McElheranChaplain

Shirley AndersenActivities Manager

Glenn SimpsonFacilities Manager

Debbie HartvicksonCommunity Relations Manager

Penny HolcombCommunity Relations Director

Bev McElheranResident Relations

Rocio CruzHousekeeping Supervisor

Myrna KetsdeverBookkeeper

Lynn PowellHuman Resources

Hearthstone Management ServicesNancy Friesen, Bev Ecker, Rod Friesen, & Gerry Friesen

January 2017 © Murrayhill Times editor • Barbara Agnew designer • Amanda Garvin

Words to live ByBy Dave McElheran, Chaplain

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your

ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV

As we welcome the year 2017—with its many challeng-es—it is a good time to remember that the God of the universe, the Creator of all things, does not worry about the future. He is in perfect control and is the Pilot, lead-ing us with His righteous right hand. Trust Him today; He will take care of you.

What To Do When You Are Sick By Bridget Nikolov, Health Services Director

Struggling with the flu virus or any illness is challenging at best, and downright debilitating at its worst. To help you navigate these unwelcome winter visitors, I’ve outlined steps below to assist you on your road to recovery—and to limit the virus’s exposure to other residents:

· Call the med aides and let them know your symptoms and if you need any assistance. Keep-ing track of sick residents helps us to prevent the spread of infection.

· Stay in your apartment during your illness and 48 hours after you are symptom-free. We will deliver meals to you free of charge. Even though you may feel fine, you are still a carrier of viruses for several more days.

· Drink plenty of fluids! Chamomile tea with honey for upper respiratory infection; mint tea with honey for stomach flu; Gatorade for both.

· Don’t force yourself to eat too much. The BRAT (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) diet for stom-ach flu; chicken and lots of soups for upper respiratory flu.

· Take care of your symptoms. The med aides and nurse can help you.

Here’s to a healthy and happy 2017!

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A New Year and a New BeginningBy Tom Freitag, Executive Director

As we finish 2016 and settle into 2017, it’s only natural to do what millions of people around the world do: make a list of New Year’s resolutions. Since prehistoric times, when the Neanderthals vowed to take better care of their tools, we’ve been determined to live a better life in the coming year.

And doing better usually focuses on a predictable list. Year after year, with little variation, studies show the Top 5 New Year’s resolu-tions are:

1. Lose Weight 2. Get Organized 3. Spend Less, Save More4. Enjoy Life to the Fullest5. Stay Fit and Healthy.

Not surprisingly, only 8% of us who start the year with a new year’s resolution maintain it by the end of the year. This statistic causes most of us to say, “My new year’s resolution is not to have a new year’s resolution!”

I find that to be somewhat of a fatalistic approach. I think we may unconsciously set our-selves up to fail by creating lofty goals and then expecting immediate or close to immediate results. When we don’t see the results we want, we get frustrated and give up.

I am a big believer in taking baby steps and, when necessary, using the reset button. For example: If you want to lose weight, instead of having dessert at both lunch and dinner, just have it at dinner. Start cutting back from there. Most importantly, if you do have two desserts (which I would never do!), don’t beat yourself up. Just reset.

Another key element to success is to get organized, which can be overwhelming. If you start to get bogged down with discouragement, distractions or insignificant details, reset. Keep the goal in mind; do a little bit each day; and eventually you’ll reach the finish line.

I’m working on my own set of new year’s resolutions. I intend to live each day more inten-tionally; to look more outwardly than inwardly; and to have more compassion for the world around me—goals, I hope, which will enable me to make a difference in people’s lives. Will I fail along the way? Of course. That’s why I’m a big believer in reset!

Enjoy the journey and Happy New Year!

1 Barb Senft

3 Clyde Griesbach

4 Irene Crosby

5 Janet Loy

9 Lee Petersen

Sharing January Birthdays with… 9 Patty Gazeley

10 Dorothy Eddy

11 Jerry Hough

16 Leah Browning

20 Margaret Hasson

21 Janet Radford

23 Alice Woods

27 Jo Cooper


I am working with graduate students at Washington State University to write a book on Washington’s National Guard which I joined when I was 17. I am looking forward to having this project come to fruition.

Ed Park, Resident

After a lapse of two years, I intend to resume drawing and painting al-beit on a more modest scale. I have already ordered a new easel.

Frank Bergen, Resident

I want to maintain my physical level of health by continuing to exer-cise, eat well and have fun as time allows—with no procrastination!

Alice Wallace, Resident

My two goals are to organize my apartment and participate in more activities.

Ingrid Palm, Resident

I want to know more people by name, so please wear your name tag!Agnes Brauser, Resident

I hope to buy a house on some property. I want to grow a big garden and have plenty of room for my grandkids to come and play. I have five daughters, one son and six grandsons so far.

Kim Krahel, Health Services

I’d like to keep in better touch with family and friends, and to try not to feel so guilty when I leave Anna’s Place after visiting my husband, Don.

Mary Hanson, Resident

My daily prayer is to be a blessing and an encouragement to other residents and staff in 2017.

Ruben Wilson, Resident

What are you looking forward to accomplishing in2017?


Drink Up for a Healthy New YearBy Pati Kirby, LPN, Anna’s Place Nurse

Why it’s important to our healthAccurate amount is based on your weightTea and coffee don’t countExcreting toxins increasedReminders to drink up

Water is an easy and essential part of keeping healthy. It is most beneficial to our digestive system by keeping things moving. It also keeps our skin from cracking and being dry which protects us from germs.

To calculate how much you need, take your weight, divide it by 2, and that is your daily ounce goal.

For example: 140 lbs/2= 70 ounces.

People often want to count tea and coffee in the calcu-lation. Caffeine acts as a diuretic which defeats the pur-pose—making these fluids a negative, not a plus in your intake count. Reaching your daily ounce goal gives your body the “fuel” it needs to get rid of unwanted toxins. As a reminder to drink water, fill a container with your daily ounce goal and watch it go down as you drink up!

Thoughts on the New YearBy the Reigning King & Queen of Hearts Gene & Joanne Kersey

Here’s to health and happiness! A toast to the New Year!

You gave us love that we cherish and have been a beautiful addi-tion to our lives. May this new year fill your life with everything that makes you happy. We are thankful for having you for our friends. How wonderful life could be for others if they had people in their lives who care for each other like we do in our community.

A new year brings a fresh start—a new world of opportunities with many moments that will warm the heart. Each new tomorrow has the promise of being great and truly beautiful. We hope all yours are fantastic.

Wonderful things are up ahead for this new year! Hope you have plenty of chances to enjoy them. Let’s appreciate the small as well as the big moments that 2017 will bring. January is a perfect time for discovering, learning and experiencing how to be happier and healthier.

May you have inner peace and restful sleep, and find joy and good health that will embrace you throughout the year!

Laundry Room Etiquette….

The metal carts in the inde-pendent laundry rooms are for trays and dishes from the dining room. Please use them—it keeps our laundry area tidy and welcoming.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

3 4 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 B.P. Checks 1:00 Current Events / Caring Quilters 2:00 Bob & Dave’s “Sing-a-Long” 3:00 Men’s Group / Table Games 4:30 - 5:30 Theater in use

5

6 7 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Saturday Store 2:15 Movie & Wii Bowling Tournament

8 1:00 Open Communion

1:30 Movie Matinee

4:00 Sunday Celebration

with Chaplain Dave

9 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 BIRTHDAY Party 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Sew, Knit & Chat 7:00 Wii Bowling 8:30 - 9:30 Theater in use

10 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 Bake- Pumpkin Gingerbread with 11:00 Ball Fitness Sue 11:00 Women’s Coffee 12:30 Harman Pool 1:00 BOOKS & BANKING 2:00 Visionaires - meet Susan 2:00 Beginner Line Dance 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

11 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 B.P. Checks 1:00 Current Events / Caring Quilters 2:00 Bob & Dave’s “Sing-a-Long” 3:00 Men’s Group / Table Games 4:30 - 5:30 Theater in use

12 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:00 Opera “Don Giovanni” in our Theater (15 minute intermission) 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 Words to Live By

13 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise

1:00 Monte Watters, lobby piano 2:00 Rudy, therapy dog 7:00 Wii Sports Game Night

14 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Saturday Store 2:15 Movie

15

1:30 Movie Matinee


with Chaplain Dave

16 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise

17 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training -Fitness Room 10:00 “Thanksgiving Cards” with Sue 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 12:30 Harman Pool 12:30 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 1:00 BOOKS & BANKING 2:00 Beginner Line Dance 3:00 “I Remember When . . . “ 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

18 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions (No Catholic Communion today due to Tuesday’s Mass) 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 11 - 2 “Clothing Connection” 1:00 Current Events 3:00 Men’s Group / Table Games

19 “King & Queen Day” 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:30 Movie Matinee 2:00 SONUS Hearing 4:00 Read Aloud 4:00 Munch Bunch at 7:00 Words to Live By

20

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Mystery Drive 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Sports Game Night

21 10 - 11:30 Caring Quilters Workshop

1:00 Bingo 2:00 Saturday Store 2:15 Movie

22 1:30 Movie Matinee


with Chaplain Dave

23 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Sew, Knit & Chat 7:00 Wii Bowling

24 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Crafts” with Sue 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 12:30 Harman Pool 1:00 BOOKS & BANKING 1:00 “Pretty Nails” 2:00 Beginner Line Dance 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

25 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Current Events/Caring Quilters 3:00 CRIBBAGE / Table Games

26 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Murrayhill Shopping 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:30 Movie Matinee 4:00 Read Aloud 4:00 Cards with Donna T. 7:00 Words to Live By

27

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Washington Square 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 2:00 Rudy, therapy dog 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Sports Game Night

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with Chaplain Dave

30 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Sew, Knit & Chat 3:15 AVADA Hearing 7:00 Wii Bowling

31 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “” with Sue 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 12:30 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 12:30 Harman Pool 1:00 BOOKS & BANKING 2:00 Beginner Line Dance 3:00 Brain Busters 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

January 2017

Hearthstone at Murrayhill 10880 SW Davies Rd.

Beaverton, Or. 97008 (503) 520-0911 www.hearthstoneseniorliving.com

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00/10:45 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Crochet, Knit & Chat 7:00 Mario Carboni - plays “honky- tonk” piano & trumpet at same time!

2 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 LIBRARY & BANKING 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

3 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 12:30 Caring Quilters 1:00 Current Events 3:00 Men’s Group 3:00 Cookies & Games

4 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:30 Movie 3:00 Volunteers go to PAL - read, play games with after-school kids 4:00 Munch Bunch to “” (or 12/11) ? 7:00 Words to Live By

5 Mobile Dental Day

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 9:30 Life Christian School - sing in Living Room 10:00 Book Club with Barbara 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 11:00 Laddie Boys Jewelry & Repairs 1:30 “O Tannenbaum” Portland Garden Club tea and décor. sale 6:30 Wii Bowling

6

10:00 Village Baptist K-6th grade “carol” in halls and put door hangers on all resident doors 2:00 “Celebration of Life” for Ray Maddux - Community Room 2:15 Bus to “Portland’s Singing

7 1:00 Open Communion 1:30 Movie Matinee

4:00

Sunday Celebration

Chaplain Dave

8 “Optometrist, Dr. Mark Mc- Kenzie” - Ind. Private Dining Rm.

9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00/10:45 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BIRTHDAY Party 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Crochet, Knit & Chat 6:30 Wii Bowling

9 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 1:00 LIBRARY & BANKING 2:00 Visionaires - Theater 3:00 Sing-a-Long with Bob & Dave 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

10 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 11 - 3 “Garments on the Go” 1:00 Current Events 3:00 Men’s Group / Cookies & Games “Dressy Candlelight Dinner” 7:00 Pianist, Bill Brennan (upstairs)

11 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:30 “The Nutcracker” video in Community Room 4:00 7:00 Words to Live By

12

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 3:00 BINGO 7:00 “Rose City Timberliners” A Cappella group - Community Room

13 “Christmas Party

for Hearthstone Staff” in

Community Room

(No Activities Today)

14 “Royalty Day”

1:30 Movie Matinee

4:00

Sunday Celebration

Chaplain Dave

15

9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 11:00 Terri Hunter, Lobby piano 1:00 BINGO 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Crochet, Knit & Chat 6:30 Wii Bowling

16 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 LIBRARY & BANKING 2:30 - 4:00 (Theater in use) 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

17 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Current Events 2:00 The Michaels’ Kids on piano - 3:00 Men’s Group upstairs 3:00 Cookies & Games

18

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:25 Murrayhill Shopping 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 2:00 SONUS Hearing 4:00 Cards with Donna T. 3:00 “I Remember When …” 7:00 Words to Live By

19

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Mystery Drive 3:00 BINGO 6:30 Wii Bowling

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21

1:30 Movie Matinee


Chaplain Dave

22

9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00/10:45 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Crochet, Knit & Chat 6:30 Wii Bowling

23 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 11 - 2 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 1:00 LIBRARY & BANKING 1:00 “Pretty Nails” 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

24 Name Tag Day 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 11:00 1:00 Current Events 3:00 Men’s Group/3:00 Cookies & Games

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26 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 3:00 BINGO 6:30 Wii Bowling

27

28

1:30 Movie Matinee


Chaplain Dave

29 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00/10:45 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Bridge & Pinochle 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Crochet, Knit & Chat 6:30 Wii Bowling

30 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 LIBRARY & BANKING 2:00 “Classical Music . . . What It Really Is” led by Jack Konner 4:00 Read Aloud 7:00 BINGO

31 Name Tag Day

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:00 Pool with Jim 9:30 Movers & Shakers 10:00 Book Reading with Jim 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Current Events 7:30 - 9:30 New Year’s Eve Party!

Hannaka dates?

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 9:00 Morning Devotions

9:30 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” 11:00 Ball Fitness 12:30 Choral Practice 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball 4:00 Munch Bunch at “The Old Spaghetti Factory” in Sherwood 7:00 Words to Live By

2 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 10:00 Book Club with Barbara 11:00 “Laddie Boys” Jewelry 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Mystery Drive 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

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4 1:00 Open Communion 1:30 Movie Matinee


Chaplain Dave

5 “Labor Day” 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” 1:00 BINGO 1:00 New “SE Portland History Trip” to Hawthorne/Mt. Tabor/Division St. area 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Pray for Nation (Chapel) 3:00 Reading with Ed (Chapel) 7:00 Wii Bowling

6 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 SPEAKER: “Parkinson Awareness & Info.”- Heather Balducci (PRO) - All Invited! 3:00 “Off the Beaten Path” Travel video 4:00 Read Aloud 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

7 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 &11:00 Sit-ercise 10:00 Parkinsons Support (Theater) 1:00 Free B.P. Check - Med. Rm. 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Relax & Color with Friends! 3:00 Men’s Group

8 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” 11:00 Ball Fitness 12:30 Choral Practice 2:00 Mario Carboni, Pianist Extraordinaire 3:00 “Pretty Nails” 7:00 Words to Live By

9 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Repeat “SE Portland History Trip” to Hawthorne/Mt. Tabor/Division St. area (for those who did not go on Monday) 2:00 Laughter Medicine” - bring a funny joke or story to share! 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

10 1:00 BINGO 2:15 Movie 2:30 Saturday Store

11

1:30 Movie Matinee

4:00

Sunday Celebration Chaplain Dave

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9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BIRTHDAY Party 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Pray for Nation (Chapel) 3:00 Reading with Ed (Chapel) 7:00 Wii Bowling

13 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 2:00 Visionnaires (Low Vision group) 3:00 “Baking” with Barb & Thelma” 4:00 Read Aloud 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

14 “Royalty Day” 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise ~Aloha! LUAU LUNCHEON~ Wear your tropical attire and leis from last year (other leis provided) - Guest tickets may be purchased at front desk

Dom Franco on Steel Guitar! 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Men’s Group

15

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” 11:00 Ball Fitness 12:30 Choral Practice 1:00 Opera - “ ” in our Theater 2:00 Hear USA 4:00 Cards with Donna T. 7:00 Words to Live By

16 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Fred Meyer 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

17

1:00 BINGO 2:15 Movie 2:30 Saturday Store


4:00

Sunday Celebration

Chaplain Dave

19 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 11:00 Bill Brennan - Lobby Piano 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Pray for Nation (Chapel) 3:00 Reading with Ed (Chapel) 7:00 Wii Bowling

20 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball 3:30 iPad Class 4:00 Read Aloud 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

21 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:30 Floor Meetings - Asst. 2:00 Floor Meetings - Ind. 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Men’s Group

22 Autumn Begins 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:30 Lucy’s Jewelry 12:30 Choral Practice 2:00 7:00 Words to Live By

23 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30/10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:00 Activity Staff gives “Neck & Shoulder Rubs!”- Community Rm. 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling



4:00

Sunday Celebration

Chaplain Dave

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9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Pray for Nation (Chapel) 3:00 Reading with Ed (Chapel) 7:00 Wii Bowling

27 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 - 11 “Caring Quilters Workshop” (Card Class returns next week) 9:45 Circuit Training 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 2:00 “Balloon Volleyball” 4:00 Read Aloud 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

28 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30/10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS

3:00 RESIDENT MEETING

29 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Murrayhill Shopping 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” 11:00 Ball Fitness 12:30 Choral Practice 1:00 Red Hats, All Ladies, Tea & Movie (our Theater) 7:00 Words to Live By

30 3

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30/10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Mystery Drive 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 1 1:00 Open Communion 1:30 Movie Matinee


Chaplain Dave

2 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Bridge (Community Rm.) 2:15 Movie Matinee 7:00 Wii Bowling

3 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Sit-ercise 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 10:15 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 11:00 “Slow Movement” Exercise 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 2:00 Bean Bag Baseball 3:15 “Off the Beaten Path” Travel Video 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

4 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 &11:00 Sit-ercise 10:00 P.D. Support Meeting 1:00 Free B.P. Check - Med Room 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Men’s Group 3:00 Afternoon Games 7:00 “Stumptown Parlor Company” here

5 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” video 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:00 Choral Practice 1:30 Movie Matinee 3:00 “P.D. Voice” - Chapel 3:45 Munch Bunch at “Embassy Suites” 7:00 Words to Live By

6 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 10:00 Book Club with Barbara 1:00 Mystery Drive 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

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Chaplain Dave

9 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BIRTHDAY PARTY 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Bridge (Comm. Rm.) 2:15 Movie Matinee 7:00 Wii Bowling

10 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Sit-ercise 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 10:15 Ball Fitness 11:00 Women’s Coffee 11:00 “Slow Movement” Exercise 1:45 Volunteers to Sexton Mt. School 2:00 Harpist, Kelly Hoff - UO Graduate with a degree in Harp Performance 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

11

9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 &11:00 Sit-ercise 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Men’s Group 3:00 Afternoon Games

12 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Fred Meyer 10:00 “Visionaires” Low Vision–Theater 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” video 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:00 Choral Practice 1:00 Opera - “Madama Butterfly” in our Theater 3:00 “P.D. Voice” - Chapel 7:00 Words to Live By

13 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 11:00 Sit-ercise 10:30 Ulysses plays the Piano (front living room) 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Washington Square 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

14 “Royalty Day” 1:00 BINGO 2:15 Movie 2:30 Saturday Store



Chaplain Dave

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9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Bridge (Comm. Rm.) 2:15 Movie Matinee 7:00 Wii Bowling

17 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Sit-ercise 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 10:15 Ball Fitness 11:00 “Slow Movement” Exercise 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 1– 4 “Hear USA” - Kim will give “free” Hearing Screenings every 1/2 hour (sign up at Activity desk) 3:15 “Baking” with Barb & Thelma 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

18 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 10:30 “Hymn Sing” with Christine (Front Living Room) 1:30 Floor Meetings - Assisted 2:00 Floor Meetings - Ind. 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 Men’s Group 3:00 Afternoon Games

19 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Fred Meyer 9:45 Circuit Training 10:00 “Tai Chi” video 11:00 Ball Fitness 1:00 Choral Practice 2:00 Balloon Volleyball 3:00 “Pretty Nails” 3:00 “P.D. Voice” - Chapel 4:00 Cards with Donna T. 7:00 Words to Live By

20 “Hat Day”- Wear Yours! 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 Mystery Drive 1:00 Music, Color, Relax! 3:00 BINGO 6:15 Beaverton Symphony Winter Concert - “Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2” 7:00 Wii Bowling

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23 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 11:15 Lunch at ‘Culinary Institute’ in Portland – sign up & pay Activity Dept. ahead ($15 - includes gratuity, alchohol extra & must bring CASH) 1:00 BINGO 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Bridge (Community Room) 2:15 Movie Matinee 7:00 Wii Bowling

24 9:00 Morning Devotions

9:30 Sit-ercise 10:00 Cards with Barb and Thelma 10:15 Ball Fitness 11:00 “Slow Movement” Exercise 11:00 Women’s Coffee 2:00 Beanbag Baseball 3:15 iPad Class 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

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9:00 Morning Devotions 9:00 Catholic Communion 9:30 10:15 & 11:00 Sit-ercise 2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS 3:00 RESIDENT MEETING - Concerns Addressed - Upcoming Activities - “Transportation” Information

26 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Murrayhill Shopping 9:45 Circuit Training /10:00 “Tai Chi”- video 11:00 Ball Fitness 11:00 “Hearthstone Honeys” Red Hats invite all ladies for lunch out & “field trip”- a surprise! 1:00 Choral Practice 2:00 “Big Band Era” music by Scott Foster on guitar & James Mason, champion fiddler 3:00 “P.D. Voice” - Chapel 7:00 Words to Live By

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9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30/10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise 1:00 Wii Golf - Theater 1:00 “Kohl’s” in Beaverton 3:00 BINGO 7:00 Wii Bowling

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30 9:00 Morning Devotions 10:00 “Tai Chi” with Terry 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Mystery Drive 2:15 Pinochle (Library) 2:15 Bridge (Community Rm.) 2:15 Movie Matinee 3:00 Knit & Crochet Together (North Living Room) 7:00 Wii Bowling

31 9:00 Morning Devotions 9:30 Sit-ercise 9:30 Caring Quilters 10:15 Ball Fitness 11:00 “Slow Movement” Exercise 11:00 Women’s Coffee 1:00 Mt. Man Snacks & Gifts 2:00 “Georgiana Pittock” (Mary Hutchens) will share some history of arriving on the wagon train and her life in Portland, along with her chauffer “Herman Hawkins” (Mike Hutchens) also sharing stories. 6:30 Wii Golf 7:00 BINGO

New Exercise Class!

“Slow Movement”

Tuesdays

11:00 am

The Hearthstone Singers: Continuing the Kersey Legacy By Penny Holcomb, Community Relations Director

It’s been almost a year since resident Gene Kersey envisioned a choral group at Hearth-stone. A few months after moving to Hearthstone in October 2015, Gene’s dream of estab-lishing a community choir became a reality – one that continues to thrive today.

Gene’s skills as visionary, organizer, and musician – as well as his gentle, easy-going tempera-ment -- made it possible for him to bring together a group of 20 Hearthstone residents in Feb-ruary 2016. He started from scratch: no music, no accompanist. But that didn’t stop him from attracting a group of residents who shared his love of choral music.

Singing had been an important part of Gene’s life – starting in his high school years in Edina, Minnesota, and continuing throughout his college education. A member of Dartmouth’s class of 1963, Gene sang in their oldest a cappella choir – the Dartmouth Aires – a small but legendary singing group that performs internationally.

When he took up the baton at Hearthstone, Gene sought the conducting expertise of fellow resident and musician Bob Loy, and the vocal coaching of Hearthstone’s exercise instructor (and longtime choral singer) Angel Higbee. Gene also en-listed my help as the choir’s administrative manager.

By May 2016 the Hearthstone Singers were ready for their first performance: serving as background music for Hearthstone’s annual quilt show. But by the time the choir began to sing, it was standing room only for nearly 50 residents, family members, and friends.

Even following this successful debut performance, the choir was missing a crucial element – a reliable accompanist. Then came an unexpected lucky break. Zane Moore, a new staff member in Hearthstone’s facilities department, turned out to be a trained classical pianist and keyboard composer. It was an immediate fit. He had the musical expertise and versatil-ity the choir needed, and the choir offered him an outlet for his musical talents.

Having accomplished his goal of bringing choral music to Hearthstone, Gene was ready to step away from the daily demands of conducting the choir. Knowing that I shared his pas-sion for and commitment to the choir, Gene passed the baton to me.

The choral group has been the featured entertainment for many Hearthstone events: a musi-cal fundraiser for the Oregon Alzheimer’s Association, a large birthday celebration, a wild-west-themed community event, Hearthstone’s Veterans Day celebration, and two Christmas performances.


The Hearthstone Singers with choral director Gene Kersey on May 21, 2016

Residents, family members and friends have been tremendously appreciative of the choir’s talent and deeply grateful for management’s ongoing sup-port.

Thank you, Gene, for your dedication to this new Hearthstone institution, the Hearthstone Singers. We in the choir appreciate your efforts, and our audi-ences thank you as well. We’ll do our best to con-tinue your legacy.


Choose the Healthiest Tea Submitted by Angel Higbee, Exercise Instructor

As the most sipped beverage in the world after water, tea is far from a new trend. With hundreds of varieties available and research linking tea with many health benefits—a lower risk of cogni-tive decline, heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes—you may wonder which type should be your, well, cup of tea. The answer is: all of them.

Whether it’s black, green, oolong or white, tea offers a no-calorie way to up your intake of disease-fighting plant compounds. True teas are made from the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. The differences in flavor and color depend on how the leaves are rolled, crushed, and exposed to air before drying.

How much tea should you drink? As with other plant foods, there is no standard recommenda-tion. More is generally a good thing—within reason. Some experts recommend two to three cups a day depending on your tolerance to caffeine intake. If you’re concerned about caffeine, choose the decaf option.

Here’s the low-down on the black, green and white varieties:

1) Black tea may help strengthen your skeleton. Post-menopausal women who regularly drank black tea had higher bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and hip, reports a Japanese study that tracked 498 women over five years. Skip the splash of milk because its protein can bind with some of the beneficial compounds in black tea and reduce your body’s ability to absorb them.

2) Green tea gets a lot of attention—and for good reason. It’s a good source of the plant compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies show EGCG decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol and may also counter inflammation in the body.

3) White tea contains the most catechins, a type of flavonoid that may help keep blood vessels open and help the body break down fat.

Whether it’s a comforting mug of chamomile or the invigorating scent of peppermint, put the kettle on and enjoy a cup of tea!

The Hearthstone Singers ready to perform on November 11, 2016

Carol Rink: Blending Families Brings Joy Interview by Ruben Wilson, Resident

Carol Alice Stalker Rink was born to Clifford and Verla Karnes in Modesto, California, on December 25, 1926. Her family lived on a farm a few miles from the city. The year she was born, her father built a family home and barn on the property.

Her childhood family grew to include five brothers and two sisters. Carol attended a small country school called Fairview Elementary and later graduated from Modesto High School. She eventually went to De Anza College in Cupertino, California. Carol had ambitions to become a teacher but was hired by the Modesto School District where she worked in the business office for 20 years. During that time, she married and had two sons, Clifford and

Michael. Eventually she became the secretary to the district superintendent. When her first marriage dissolved, she decided to move to the San Jose area. She worked for the General Electric Corporation as a secretary to the design engineers in the equipment manufacturing department generating electrical power. Because of the secretive nature of the Livermore Atomic plant, Carol had to receive an FBI clearance.

While an employee of General Electric, she met Henry Rink, a former Merchant Marine. Henry worked at night as an engineer at a San Jose hospital and attended college during the day to earn his teaching credential. At that time Henry was the single father of three chil-dren, Andrew, David, and Judith. They were both very busy with their immediate families and Henry with his education, so two years passed before he called asking for a date. A romance developed and they married.

He received his college degree and they moved to Fortuna, California, where he taught high school for the next three years. Later Hank took a position teaching English at Foothills College in Los Altos Hills, California. He remained teaching there until his retirement. The older children grew up and a daughter, Victoria, was added, making it a family of six. All of the children became friends and continue to be. Carol now has eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Hank and his sons built them a home in the low hills near Watsonville, California, and life was very good. When he passed away, Carol remained in the home until 2002. She then moved to North Carolina to be near her daughter, Victoria. She remained there for 13 years until she suffered a serious accident. Carol then moved to Portland, Oregon to be closer to her son. Together they discovered Hearth-stone at Murrayhill and she moved here in 2015. Carol says her major life accomplishments are supporting



Activities For People with Alzheimer’sSubmitted by Nena Terry, Anna’s Place Administrator

Keeping aging loved ones active in hobbies and interests that gave them pleasure in the past is impor-tant after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. By offering famil-iar and stimulating activities, you can help to:

• Stir memories• Foster emotional connections with others• Encourage self-expression• Lessen the anxiety and irritability that Alzheim-

er’s may bring• Make people with Alzheimer’s feel more en-

gaged with life

What activities best suit people with Alzheimer’s? That depends on the individual. It is important to create meaningful activities, not just ones that fill time. Con-sider interests your loved ones enjoyed in the past, knowing that some activities may need to be modified for safety or practicality.

Also, keep in mind that activities a person once enjoyed may become overwhelming or even frustrating now. Certain activities may work better at different times of day. With those principles in mind, here are 10 suggestions to try with your loved one:

• Sing songs or play music• Simple arts and crafts• Organize household items, particularly if the person used to take pleasure in organiza-

tional tasks• Clean around the house: Sweep the patio, wipe the table, fold towels or try other

household tasks that help the person feel a sense of accomplishment• Work in the garden• Read the newspaper• Look at books the person used to enjoy• Cook or bake simple recipes together• Work on puzzles• Watch family videos

her older sons as a single mother; successfully blending her and Hank’s children to form a happy family; and completing several college courses. Carol is very proud of her children and their achievements. Clifford builds high rise buildings in San Francisco; Andrew is a composer of opera/classical music and a writer for NY Magazine; David is a building contractor in Berkeley and Twain Hart, California. Michael is with the Intel Corporation and works in both San Jose and Portland. Judith is a vineyard and winery owner in California, and Victoria is a medical doctor.

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Beaverton Symphony’s Winter ConcertBrahms Piano Concerto #2Friday, January 20, 6:15 pm

Guitarist Scott Foster & National Award Winning Fiddler James MasonBig Band MusicThursday, January 26, 2 pm

Georgiana Pittock and her ChauffeurRe-enactment of Portland philanthro-pist Mrs. Georgiana Pittock Tuesday, December 31, 2 pm

Anna’s Place EventsSteve West, Singer & GuitaristTuesday, January 3, 6 pm Chinese New Year Celebration PartySaturday, January 28, 2 pm

How You—Residents and Your Families—Brought Joy to the Hourly Staff

Each year, residents of Hearthstone at Murrayhill communities and their families express their appreciation to hourly staff in the form of contributions given to the Hearthstone Staff Recognition Christmas Fund.

Last December contributions made to the fund in 2016 were dis-tributed among 151 hourly staff as a thank you for their service. The employees received 31 cents for each hour worked during the year.

The hourly staff expressed overwhelming gratitude for your gift.

Sincerely, The 2016 Resident Council

Residents Bestow Holiday Blessings

Some people have all the fun! Resident Kay Elliot cools off from our 25 degree temperatures by making a Snow Angel on the deck outside the Activities Room.

It was a gingerbread house to remember. Residents toured the Benson Hotel in down-town Portland to see their chef’s renowned annual gingerbread house display. The culi-nary creation required 300 hours of prepara-tion, 100 pounds of gingerbread, and 50 pounds of white choc-olate and marzipan.

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