Linda Arduini, CEAL

Community Director

Health & Wellness Easy Ways to Cut Calories

Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death among women in the United States. Cardiovascular dis-ease includes diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Most heart and blood vessel problems develop over time and occur when your arteries develop atherosclerosis, a process that begins in childhood and involves a gradual buildup of plaque inside your arteries.

By engaging in regular physical activity, eating healthy and reducing stress, you’ll not only keep your heart happy, you’ll put a smile on your face too! Be kind to your heart by:

Engaging in physical activity: walking, jogging, cycling or dancing with someone you love

Eating a healthy diet: whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables

Reduce stress: make time for your favorite hobby

Quit smoking: save the money for a fun family trip

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America. Wear red and join women – and men – across the nation who are wearing red and speaking up to save women’s lives. National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 3rd! .

Monica Foreman, LPN Wellness Coordinator

Resident Rights

Each month, we explain how Royalton Woods im-plements your rights into your community.

Right to retire and rise as reasonable: The usual hours of arising are shortly before or after break-fast; the hours of retiring are at the resident’s de-sire. Reasonable requests to adjust rising and retir-ing times will be accommodated as long as they do not disturb others or interfere with meal times.

What’s Cooking

Sweet Treats

During February we think of Valentine’s Day, chocolates, candies, paczkis and the beginning of Lent. Here are some tips to put a healthy twist on everything February has to offer:

Chocolate Covered Fruits: Fruit reduces the risk for heart disease, satisfies that sweet tooth, and tastes great with chocolate!

Dark Chocolate: It has less sugar and cholesterol, more fiber and iron, and can even help lower blood pres-sure.

Think Red: Red bell peppers, cherries, strawberries, red beans, red onions and tomatoes are all packed with vitamins, cancer-fighting antioxidants or cholesterol-busting fiber and protein.

Portion Control: Try only taking a few pieces of candy first, then put the rest away for later.

February is a time for laughter, fun and food, but modera-tion is key.

Andrea Lipnos Nutritional Services Coordinator

Resident of the

Month Janet Z.

February birthdays

Welcome

Meet, greet & welcome our new resident:

Norbert M.

Happy Anniversary

Thank you for your years of dedication to

our community!

Traci Coury – 12 years Monica Foreman – 11 years

Residents

February 4 – Ruth L.

February 17 – James B.

February 26 – Peter M.

February 28 – Alice L.

Employees:

February 1 – Andrea L.ipnos

February 13 – Monica Foreman

February 14 – Morgan Gotwald

February 24 – Chris Karbowiak

February 27 – Shannon Green

Did you know that hugs are loaded with benefits? Hugging is healthy: it helps our body’s immune system, it keeps you healthier, it cures depression, it reduces stress, it in-duces sleep, it’s invigorating, it’s rejuvenating, it has no unpleasant side effects, and hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. So this Valentine’s Day, share a hug with your neighbor, friend and family. Hugs benefit both the giver and the receiver.

We have a great month ahead with so many fun things planned. We will have our Valentine’s Day Party on Feb. 14, where we will welcome our new King and Queen of Hearts. Don’t forget to cast your vote! Thank you to King Bernie M. and Queen Lucy A. for a wonderful year! You were a regal couple and you served our community well. Our 2017 King and Queen of Hearts will reign over the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party on Feb. 28, which is the official start of Lent.

Janet Marie was born on March 7, 1934 to Stanley and Katherine Hodoroski in Cleveland. The youngest of seven children, Janet has fond memories of growing up in a bustling home on View Road in the Scranton/City Hospital (now Metro) Neighborhood. Janet attended elementary, middle, and high school at St. Michael’s on Scranton Road and is a proud member of the Class of 1952.

Janet met John Z.at a canteen at St. Charles Church. They were inseparable from that day forward. John, a native of Old Brooklyn and a St. Thomas More alum, worked both as a tool and die maker and for General Electric. Janet worked in George’s Bakery at 25th and Clark and as a waitress at Stancato’s until she “retired” to become a stay-at-home mom to their three children, John Jr., Daniel, and Lynn.

An avid golfer, Janet enjoyed learning to golf from her sister and glows when she speaks of their tee times at Pine Hills on W. 130th. She also loves jitterbug-ging and slow dancing. But Janet’s favorite pastime is babysitting. She and John have eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sadly, John passed away in 1996.

Janet’s secret to life is her great love of life. She truly enjoys every moment and its plain to see in her easy smile. Welcome to our community, Janet! We are so happy to have you in the family!

It’s time to vote for the King & Queen of Hearts! Cast your vote at the front desk

for your favorite neighbors this month. The 2017 King and Queen of Hearts will be crowned at the Valentine’s Day Party.

Like us on Facebook to see the results of our an-nual Valentine's Day poll and pictures of the 2017 King and Queen of Hearts at the party.

Please join us for our annual

Valentine’s Bake Sale Thursday, February 9

10:00–2:00 in the front lobby.

Donations are appreciated! All proceeds benefit the Activities Department.

Stop by the gift shop for all of your snack,

personal care, greeting card, office, and gift-

giving needs! Valentine’s Day gifts are also

for sale in the gift shop. Greeting cards can

be purchased from Kathleen by appointment.

A request has been made to look into attending services at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church every other Sunday. If you are interested in attending this Protestant ser-vice, please contact the Front Desk.