from cheryl’s desk 2014 monthly publication
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From Cheryl’s Desk
Inside this issue:
From Cheryl’s Desk 1
Watkins Manor 2
Memory Care 2
Watkins Manor 3
Memory Care 4
Staff Directory 4
2014 MONTHLY PUBLICATION
Where Is Paul Watkins?
We had great discussion about this at our September Town Hall meeting. As you know we have increased our security measures since this event. We have installed multiple cameras throughout the inside and outside of our building and have decided at this time it is best to keep our front doors secured around the clock. We ask for everyone’s patience when entering the building. Residents and guests at this time will need to phone in to gain entrance into the building. Our staff may need to verify your identify if they cannot. As always, regardless of this event, we feel it is best for residents to keep their apartments locked.
Kairosalive! Assisted Living staff from both AMM/RMM and Watkins embarked on a one day training on Kairosalive!, an award-winning, intergenerational program that integrates the arts to improve overall wellness. It’s a program that has potential to transform lives. During this same week of training, seniors throughout our WH communities enjoyed Kairosalive! Music sessions, ending the week in the Great Hall of Watkins Manor for a Dance Hall event featuring the WSU jazz band! We thank the Winona Health Foundation for this amazing opportunity!
Hoping each of you enjoy the fragrance and colors of Fall! What a beautiful area we call home. Thank you for choosing Winona Health to meet your assisted living needs!
Cheryl
This question has taken over our thoughts since our historic portrait of Paul Watkins was discovered missing from our beautiful Great Hall on September 12th. It is a question I have been asked and many of our staff have been asked as they are out in the community. Sarah Squires recent article in the Post added and extra emotional element in her Editor’s note, expressing how we all feel as both tenants of the building as well as a member of the Winona community about the historic value of a portrait of a man who contributed to the rich legacy of Winona. We continue to hope for the safe return of this portrait back to its home.
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Special Events from Watkins Dining Services
Thurs. Oct. 2 Hawaiian Theme Meal Lunch
Tues. Oct. 7 Fish Fry Eat In
Mon. Oct. 13 Made to Order Breakfast
Mon. Oct. 27 Food Enhancement Meeting
Fri. Oct. 31 Super Hero/Comic Strip Special
A MATTER OF BALANCE
DO YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT
FALLING?
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.
A matter of balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and
increase activity levels.
October 8 thru November 24
Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.
In the Watkins Assisted Living
Lower level
This class is free and open to the public. It is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up. Residents can sign up in our activities book or call Becca at Outpatient Therapy
507-453-3741.
This program emphasized practical strategies to
manage falls.
You will learn to:
View falls as controllable
Set goals for increasing activity
Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
Exercise to increase strength and balance
Who should attend:
Anyone concerned about falls
Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
Anyone who has fallen in the past
Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
Flu Shots
It’s that time of year again !
Our residents will be receiving their flu shots this month
We will be asking residents if you have received the flu shot from your Provider to
prevent receiving it again. You can also stop at the nursing office and let them know that
you have already received the flu shot so we can updated your records.
September Exercise
Winner is Margaret F.
Congratulations!
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Watkins Manor resident E-mail: [email protected]. E-mail your loved one, and Nola will deliver it personally to them!
Watkins Manor Residents
Apple Pie
Season
Memory Care News:
Halloween Party is Oct. 31, 3:00 pm,
with special Halloween treats !
The Colder Weather is Coming
Please be sure that your loved one has warmer clothes for the Fall weather and the winter to
follow.
Next Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias
Support Group
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:00 p.m.
W.H. Parkview Conference Room
Open discussion and Support For more info. contact, Cheryl Krage at 494.7496
Halloween Parties - Oct. 31
AMM/RMM and at Watkins
Manor
Dress Up One and All ! ! !
Bring out your “Spooky”
costumes!
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Watkins Halloween Party
Friday, Oct. 31
2:30 Great Hall
Entertainment by Chris Von Arx
Memory Care
and Watkins
Assisted Living
Our Annual Fireworks
at Lake Winona Manor
Oct. 7 at 7:00 pm
LWM parking lot behind Parkview Phcy.
Sign up to go
Family members are welcome to join their loved one!
Winona Health is proud of its 113-year tradition of serving the healthcare needs of the Winona regional community.
Staff Directory
Robin Hoeg, Service Line Leader
507.453.3727
Cheryl Krage, Director
507.494.7496
Paula Walter, RN
507.494.7478
Gina McRae, Supervisor AMM/RMM
507.457.4560
Nancy Slaby, Administrative Assistant
507.494.7400
Nola Skappel, Life Enrichment
507.494.7483
Winona Health’s assisted living offers apartment-style living at Watkins Manor and specialized memory care at Adith Miller Manor and Roger Metz Manor.
Resident Life
Left: Great Smiles - there’s nothing better than to have a son come and entertain you - Watkins resident Doris with her son Ron, Ron plays here several times each year, he is one that is enjoyed by all and fills the Great Hall with people!
Right and Bottom: our great neighbors - WSU daycare children singing and entertaining our residents.
We apologize - - -
All Memory Care and Sr. Living at Watkins residents and families. We apolo-gize there aren’t more pic-tures to share this month. We are having some prob-lems with our camera’s which should be alleviated
Enjoy our beautiful Fall colors !
Sign up for the Fall Colors Van Ride !