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2 July 2014 Volume 07-14 July 2014

Flashback Photos

Happy Fourth of July

I am always excited to celebrate our nation’s Independence with the Residents of Westminster Village.

We have a great time with music and food every year. What would the Fourth of July be without our Kendall, dressed

for the occasion? William King will be here to entertain. The BBQ ribs, pork and chicken are always a treat along

with beans, slaw and potato salad (MMM, MMM, GOOD). Blytheville will have its own fireworks display at dusk at

the Sports Plex. The Blytheville Advertising and Tourism Committee sponsors the fireworks, which is appreciated by

the Blytheville community. Go out and enjoy the festivities. A little trivia about other fireworks displays is: The

famous Macy's fireworks display usually held over the East River in New York City has been televised nationwide on

NBC since 1976. The Boston Pops Orchestra has hosted music and fireworks show over the Charles River Esplanade

called the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" annually since 1973. On the Capitol lawn in Washington, D.C., "A

Capitol Fourth", is put on with a free concert, preceded with the fireworks and attracts over half a million people

annually.

What a fishing trip we had on Saturday. It was so much fun

for everyone. We went to Charlie’s Catfish Pond in

Kennett. It looked like rain all the way there and it was

overcast all morning but the rain never came. I caught the

biggest fish to start us off. It was a 5.567 pound catfish.

Kendall helped me get him in the net. He was a real beauty!

Everyone caught fish and we are all telling fishing stories.

It was so great to have Kendall and Frank, a friend of Mary

Rixse, there to help all of us. It had been a long time since I

had gone fishing but it will not be the last time. All of us

want to go back to Charlie’s real soon. ...(continued next page)

The Villag Voice The Villag Voice The Great White

Haired Fisherwoman

Snags A Big One

Residents went fishing in

Kennett, Missouri

At Charlie’s Catfish Pond.

We caught 22 catfish. Linda O’Guin caught the

first and largest catfish it weighed 5.567 lbs.

It was a fun day at the catfish pond.

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Our Mission Statement Westminster Village is committed to providing an environment that encourages

and enables our residents to enjoy life to the maximum of .

Jessie McDuffey receives Employee of the Quarter.

Jessie McDuffey, Jr. has been honored

with Employee of the 2nd quarter of 2014.

McDuffey has worked as a Security Guard

since he began work with Westminster

Village over 1 year ago. Although given

the title guard, Jessie does much more.

He is wonderful with our residents and is

always willing to lend a hand where

needed.

Congratulations Jessie!

Discovery Park,

Relay Cookout,

Green Thumb,

Strawberry’s,

Ice Cream Social

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Sharon and the Dining Committee just keep coming up

with great events for the Café. The ice Cream Social

was such a great time and so delicious. They are now

planning a Fruit Festival on July 15. It too promises to

be a fun time and yummy. They also plan to start a

“Welcome Home” for new residents that have moved

to the Village this year. Sharon will send invitations to

residents to come and dine in the Café to get

acquainted with the menu and meet residents. They

will start this in August and will advertising it in the

newsletter so that residents can come on that day and

meet these new residents. The Café is serving fresh

fruit daily on the bar. If you haven’t visited the Café

lately come join us for a great dining experience.

Tommy MacDonald will be at the Chapel on Sunday,

July 6 at 2 p.m. for some good Gospel singing. He

invites all residents wanting to participate in the

singing to come join the fun or if you are like me and

“can’t carry a tune in a bucket” and just enjoy listening

to the music to please come out. We are also having a

Thursday evening Bible Study at the Chapel at 6 p.m.

led by Reverend Nathaniel and Elizabeth Smith. Our

Tuesday Bible Study will return with Sue Forrester in

September studying Romans.

We invite you to please enjoy the summer and all it has

to offer. There are so many fun events on the calendar

to enjoy. Don’t forget about our wonderful library and

craft hut. Come join me at Linda’s Corner where we

update you on Company business and answer

questions.

I look forward to seeing you at the Fourth of July party.

If you need to see me before then, remember I have an

open door policy and would love to see you anytime.

Have a wonderful July. May God Bless and keep

you safe.

Sincerely,

Linda O’Guin

Executive Director

Westminster Village is a 501(c)3

non-profit corporation

Healthy Partners

East Arkansas Family Health Center

4102 Memorial Drive

532-6001

Dr. Valencia Andrews- Pirtle is the physician on staff at

Healthy Partners. Our office hours are 8-5 Monday - Friday.

Thunder Bayou Golf Course is ranked # 4 in the state of Arkansas and is

offering a 25% discount on all memberships to

Westminster Village residents. Call Tony, Van

or Ron for more information. 532-2621.

Westminster Village Directors

Linda O’Guin Executive Director

Cindy Williamson Administrative Director

Leslie Acred Marketing Director

Kendall Berry Resident Services Director

Theresa Swann Accounting Director

Peggy Kenner Wellness Nurse

Sharon Jackson Dining Director

Van Richardson Environmental Services Director

2013 Board Members

Cecil Brown, State Senator David Burnett,

David King, Judge Steve McGuire, Helen Milam, Bill Nelson,

Roger Oldham, Bob Ramey, Dick Reams,

Janet Robertson, Hayes T. Sullivan, Bruce Young,

Pastor Mike Wey

Board of Directors

President Hayes T. Sullivan

Vice President Bob Ramey

Secretary /Treasurer Roger Oldham

Finance Chairman David King

Management Company CRSA / LCS - Memphis

The Advisory Committee : J er ry Bennett, Edith Seller s,

Charlotte Kermick, Loretta Heard, Jennye Crihfield,

Beverly Storey and John Nelson

The Resident Dining Committee: Tom Blue, Rachel Harold,

Loretta Heard, Brenda Omusi, John and Mary Rixse

Monday Night Out

& Neighborhood

Watch Meeting Monday, August 18th at the

Village Cafe serving from 5

p.m. to 6 p.m.

You must sign up with the front desk.

First 100 residents only.

Menu: homemade lasagna, corn on cob,

salad (pre-made) garlic bread and dessert will

yellow cake with buttercream frosting

A Free “Resident Funds” Dinner

Deadline to sign up

August 15th

Fruit Festival at the

Village Café 5 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15th

Come enjoy a variety

of fruit at the Fruit Festival. You will be able

to make homemade fruit smoothies made

with yogurt or ice cream!

If you want a chicken

breast instead please

Tell the front desk. Charile’s Catfish Pond

Linda’s big catfish 5.567 lbs

Over 5 and a half pounds

Happy Hour Happy Hour will be Friday, July 25th from

5PM- ? in the Ramey Center.

Subway sandwiches bring a light snack.

Come play Farkle and Mexican Dominoes.

Library News There is nothing more

relaxing than picking up a

good book , sitting in your lounge chair with

perhaps a glass of tea, ( or your favorite

beverage ) open that book and be transported to

another time and place for an hour or two.

Men you would probably like to get acquainted

with the works of Stuart Wood, or maybe David

Baldacci.

Ladies you might enjoy the adventures of Miss

Juila.

Relax and have a wonderful July.

See you ate the library.

Your library staff

Karin Swanson 1 year

Dianna Thomason 2 year

Joyce Ashworth 3 years

Johnnie Mizer 3 years

Calvin & Hattie Johnson 4 years

Evelyn Webb 4 years

David & Rhonda Johnson 5 years

Pat Hoyt 5 years

Ron & Virginia Maple 7 years

Doris Marks 10 years

Beverly Storey 12 years

Charlie & Wanda Dye 13 years

Mary King 13 years

Henry & Jan Napier 13 years

George & Ann Martin 15 years

Lona Cronk

Ruth Barnes

Millie Fletcher

Mary Carver

July 6th Emma Atwater

9th Dianna Thomason

10th Wilford Heggins

11th Wanda Dye

11th Johnnie Mizer

12th Samuel Stewart

13ht Charlene Holifield

14th Ginny Fisher

14th Dan Somers

16th Edna Majors

20th Stella Williams

16th Charles Whitney

20th Jackie Richey

21st Robert Morris

24th Roger Hamilton

25th Calvin Johnson

25th Mary King

25th Diane Gibson

25th Ann Martin

29th Michele Sohn

28th Millie Fletcher

31st Leroy Tate

31st Carol Vincent

Employees

19th Annette Crawford

28th Butch Sanders

29th Brandon Ivey

BINGO Birthday &

Move-In Anniversary Celebration

Tuesday, July 22nd 3:00 PM

Ramey Center Must be present

to win prizes.

Remember, you can always find the most

current Village Voice in full color online at:

http://www.wmv.org/services.htm

Faith In Action Faith in Action offers the following services: Light Housekeeping - Respite Care - Local Transportation - Letter

Writing - Telephone Reassurance. If you need a ride you must have an application on file and give 24-hour notice. Please call 532-1501 for more information.

Memorial Park

Remember you can buy a brick for only $30

We are continuing to improve our Memorial Park.

We will have a water faucet to help maintain the plants.

Think of someone you want to honor or memorialize on

one of our Memorial Park’s garden bricks. Currently we

have 26 bricks in honor or memorial of special friends

or family in the park garden.

In memorial of Ethel & Gene Watson, Jess O’Guin,

Bowen Travis, David Sturgeon, Kenneth Poff, Zollie C.

Marks, Ben Casbeer, and Jim Nordan,

In honor of Gail Tompkins, Charlie & Wanda Dye,

Go Hogs Go, Gerald Brown MSGT USAF,

Judy Graves, Gailya Childress, Marguerite & Norman

Todd, T.E. Rowlett, and WMV Volunteers Jerry,

Chuck, Gary

Bricks on order:

In memory of E. E. “Dink” Masterson, Della Deen,

Jo Woelfle and In loving memory of my wife Della

Deen

In honor of Shirley Masterson and Travis Deen

The Northeast

Arkansas

Pageant

Queens came

to see us at

Coffee in June.

Purchase 2 bricks for only $50

Lets go to the Memphis Redbird ball game on Thursday July 10th at 10:30

after coffee. The ball game starts at noon.

Sign up with the front

$20.00

AARP Drivers Safety Class

Bob Rogers will lead the drivers safety

class 9 a.m. Friday, July 12th at the Ramey Center.

Call Bob Rogers for more info or other dates.

(870-838-3867)

Southland Greyhound Park

Tuesday, July 8th

9:00 AM

Sign up with the front desk by

Friday, June 27th

$5 trip charge

Memphis Orpheum

Phantom of the Opera Saturday, October 4th we will

leave at 10 a.m. performance starts at 2 p.m.

Group Tickets based on a group of ten

$91.00 Mezzanine

$71.00 Balcony

Tickets are going fast we purchase ASAP

please pay when you sign up!!!

Accounting News

We are looking forward to the beautiful weather. The Accounting office is staying busy and we are always

available if you have any questions or concerns.

Don’t forget we offer the 11/12 Program. Prepay your rent for 11 months and the 12th month is FREE.

This is a great deal and a flyer is sent with your statement each month which explains the savings. Just

come to the office and see Angela or me about the 11/12 Program.

We also offer direct deposit - come to the office and fill out a form from the front desk and attach a voided

check. We will deduct your account balance directly from your account at no cost to you on the 1st or 5th

of each month. We will continue to send you a monthly statement showing your account charges.

Westminster Village is a great place to work and live. We hope you all have a great summer and enjoy all

the blooming flowers.

Theresa Swann

Accounting Director

Environmental Services News Summer has arrived and the A/C season is on. Our desire is to keep you as comfortable as we

can while trying to conserve electricity. Please keep in mind that our cooling systems can only

be expected to reduce your indoor temperature approximately 20 degrees below the

outside temperature. We will make every effort to keep the units clean and well functioning

as well as keeping the filters changed quarterly.

Our landscape crew is also having a busy season. We are so grateful to Jim Pierce and his team

for enduring the heat of the summer to keep our yards manicured. Should you have any landscaping concerns,

please contact the office.

As always feel free to contact the office or help line address any maintenance concerns.

Van Richardson

Environmental Services Director

VILLAGE CAFÉ NEWS Dear Residents, I would like to thank all the residents that came to the ice cream social, I really hope you had as much fun as I did. Please watch out for upcoming events like our Fresh Fruit Festival in July! I am so glad that I decided to come to the Village and I hope to make a difference in your lives. My goal this summer is to offer more seasonal food like homemade chicken salad and homemade tuna salad. Soup will be substituted with fresh fruit every other day. Beginning the month of August the Café and the Dining Committee will be hosting a “Welcome Home” luncheon once a month. We are going to go back to the first of the year and invite new resident move ins. This will be posted on the calendar each month and we would like for many residents to come to the Café that day to welcome our new residents as they come and get acquainted with the Café. I really want you to feel the café belongs to the residents and your dining staff is here to serve you. We really would love to see more residents at the café daily. Please feel free to give any suggestions and comments. Thanks again to all those on the dining committee. Your help and suggestions are appreciated. Sharon Jackson, Dining Director

Administrative News It finally happened. After six years with his steady girlfriend my son asked her to be his wife on Friday night. My son has a flair for the dramatic so it was no surprise to find out he took her to the board walk overlooking the ocean the night of the fireworks display. As the fireworks display was coming to an end, he got down on one knee and under the sparkling lights, proposed to her. She cried like a baby and after she said a teary yes, a crowd that had unknowingly gathered applauded. Then he went on to make the weekend just as special by taking her out to dine and seeing her absolute favorite “the little mermaid” live. Extraordinary! That is what we all seem to be looking for, that extraordinary gesture that says to all, “I care about you”. Her ring, or should I say her bling, is beautiful. We all could use a little sparkle and bling. The employees of Westminster Village work hard to serve the residents of Westminster Village. Every day we are witness to the extraordinary service they provide. Our employees often go above and beyond their job description to help a resident because we/they care about you. Our employees don’t stop at one question of “how may I help you” but continue daily to make your time here special. Extraordinary Impressions is a wonderful incentive program. Employees reported receive the sparkle of a gold coin and yes some “bling”. Employees receive a half day off with pay when they are reported five times and an extra $100 in their paycheck when reported ten times. Some employees have received more sparkle and bling than others. This means that some employees are not getting caught in the act. So we urge you to continue to keep your eyes open and report, report, report those “extraordinary impressions”.

Cindy Williamson Administrative Director

Summer. Just hearing the word and I am flooded with images of my grandmother’s back porch. Many good things

happened when people got together and conversation flowed like running water. There was always talk of the past which

kept us in touch with our history.

Good food was always a part of those gatherings. I will always remember the freshly baked pies and cakes, fresh fruit and

enough chicken to make Colonel Saunders jealous. My grandmother was famous in Monroe County, Arkansas for her

homemade cherry pies and fresh strawberry cake.

On most summer days, the porch was a workplace. My mother and grandmother sat on the porch and shelled peas, cut okra,

shucked corn and talked. My grandmother always wore an apron and would have my sister and I sit at her feet with our

own little bowls of peas to shell. We shelled peas from my grandparent’s garden until my thumb turned purple.

My grandfather would come in from the field and walk thru the garden and bring in an armful of fresh corn to be shucked

and big, ripe tomatoes to slice. My grandmother would not only cook these fresh vegetables for supper, but she would also

“put up” vegetables for the winter – canning and freezing the produce from their garden. I do not think I was much help,

but I loved being there with the adults, listening as they talked while saving one of the best parts of summer in glass jars.

We would also cap strawberries for jelly and to go on top of ice cream made in their old ice cream maker. My grandmother

would prepare homemade cooked custard vanilla ice cream for us to churn. All the kids would fight over turning the crank

and then more fighting would break out when it was ready to see who would get to lick the beater. Every time I hear the

creak of a swing, the slam of a screen door, the smell of freshly cut grass or the taste of homemade ice

cream, I always remember. What are your back porch memories? Slow down, relax and take some time

today to remember and share your back porch memories with someone over a glass of sweet iced tea or

lemonade. Back porch memories can be a five minute…or fifty minute vacation from the hectic-ness of

the day.

Leslie Acred

Marketing Director

Marketing News

Things you need to know about SODIUM

Sodium is important

It is an electrolyte and plays a key roll in hydration. Sodium

works to push water into cells while potassium does the job

of pushing water out of the cells. This balance helps prevent

hydration and promotes healthy cell function. Sodium is also

required for nerve function, muscle function and maintaining

a healthy blood pressure.

The right amount of Sodium

The recommendation for sodium intake is 2,300 mg/day for

adults (equals about 1 tsp of table salt). Most people

consume too much sodium through processed foods and table

salt. This is the upper limit of recommended consumption.

The population with high blood pressure or at risk of high

blood pressure should limit consumption to 1.500 mg/day.

The minimum requirement for normal body function is 5oo

mg/day.

Dangers of too much Sodium

Too much sodium can lead to hypertension which is a risk

factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. It is

important to be aware of the sodium content in processed

foods. Be conscious of reading labels to check the sodium

content. Canned soups have as much as 1,000 mg per

serving. Also limit salting food at the table. When eating out,

be aware that many foods are heavily seasoned with salt

during preparation.

Dangers of low levels of Sodium

Sodium is necessary for the body to function normally.

Intense and prolonged physical activity can cause a loss of

sodium through sweating. This is called hyponatremia.

Symptoms are fatigue and confusion but can lead to more

serious conditions of seizure, coma or death.

So—watch your sodium intake to maintain a healthy, well

balanced level.

Yours in wellness,

Peggy

Resident Services News

June was a busy month. The Relay for Life

was a very successful. Our total luminary sales

was over $2,100 this year, thank you Doug

Forrester, Loretta Heard Charlotte Kermick, Doris

Marks, Leona Tate and all the other team

members for helping with the luminaries sales

again this year. Westminster Village Relay Team

raised over $3,000 for the American Cancer

Society which includes our WMV sponsorship and

other donations.

I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by.

Half the year remains for us to enjoy. I hope

everyone tries to stay cool and safe from the heat

this summer. I am planning cool trips for July and

August like the Memphis Redbirds Games,

Southland Park Casino and the Pocahontas

Imperial Dinner Theatre. Activities coming up

Active Aging Week in September, Cornbread

Festival in October & Fall Festival in November.

Resident Services is continues to help residents

that have transportation needs. If you need some

assistance, contact the front desk or call Kendall.

We strive to provide you with services that

improve your lifestyle here at Westminster

Village. Come to the activity meeting in July to

help plan trips and activities. Remember stay

active and eat healthy. Amanda Adams from the

Senior Center is still leading the water aerobics in

July. Go make a splash at the pool on

Wednesdays.

July 4th will be a blast! We are having the 2014

Independence Day BBQ lunch in the gym this

year.

God Bless America and God Bless

Westminster Village.

Kendall Berry

Resident Services Director

Meal not included.

This month we will have an

Ice Cream and Float

Social sponsored by

Cobb Funeral Home.

Tuesday, July 29th 6 PM at the Ramey

Center. Come by and cool off.

The Women of Westminster (WOW) Tuesday, July 9th at 2 PM the ladies meet in the craft

hut to have a Christmas in July. Bring a fun item for

the Dirty Santa game. Bring a snack to share.

Lets go to the Memphis Redbird baseball game

Friday, August 8th we will leave at 5:30 PM.

Game starts at 7 PM

Sign up with the front desk.

Meal not included.

The Women of Westminster (WOW)

Next meeting will be in September.

Come enjoy a special

Independence Day celebration

Friday, July 4th. We will be

having Chopped BBQ Pork

BBQ Ribs and BBQ Chicken

and all the fixins… Beans,

Slaw, Potato Salad.

Featuring William King

And maybe a few others

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY THIS IS

A FREE EVENT RESIDENTS & STAFF!

GUEST TICKETS ARE $6

You must sign up with

the front desk by

Monday, June 30th!!! Get your tickets today!

July 4th Celebration! Friday, July 4th 12 noon in the

Ramey Center

Water Aerobics Every Wednesday in

June and July at 2 p.m.

Amanda Adams from

the Mississippi County Senior Center will be

leading the Westminster Village residents in a

water aerobic exercise class. Get your swimsuit

and head to the pool for some great exercise.

Please sign up with the front desk.

Pocahontas Dinner Theater

Andy Griffith Show

Friday, July 25th 5 PM Ramey Center

The most memorable TV sitcom of all time, thanks

to its down home goodness and heartwarming

characters. Wholesome comedy at its best as you

join Sheriff Andy Taylor, little Opie, Barney, Aunt

Bea and Gomer on their adventures with a loaded

goat, a bully and a suitor from the hills.

Sign up with front desk $30 per person

Dinner, play & trip

Another Great Johnny Tolley Old Time Variety Show, Sat., July 12th @ 7:00

PM at the Ritz 305 W Main Street

Call (870) 762-1744

Book Club is taking a break

until September

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9 AM Southland Park Casino

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Offices & Cafe are Closed

Independence

Day Celebration!

Friday, July 4th

12 noon in the

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Dirty Bingo 2 PM - RC

Dirty Bingo 2 PM - RC

9 AM Exercise Gym 10 AM Coffee RC

Activity Meeting

9 AM Exercise Gym 10 AM Coffee RC Unity Hospice

10:30 Redbirds Game - RC


Wal-Mart / Grocery Thursdays or Fridays

Call the front desk by 3 p.m. Wednesday to sign up.

If you need a ride to a WMV event please call the front desk

a day or two in advance.

Village Café 11:30 AM - 2 PM

Village Café 11 AM - 1:30 PM





Village Café 8 AM - 10:30 AM

9 AM Exercise Gym 10 AM Coffee RC Charles Moody


9 AM Exercise Class RC Wellness Clinic 10 AM - 1 PM 1:15 Yoga with Peggy - RC


9 AM Exercise Class RC Wellness Clinic 10 AM - 1 PM 1 PM Advisory Committee RC 1:15 Yoga with Peggy - RC


2 pm Village Chapel

Gospel Sing

Tommy MacDonald

1:00 Bridge CH

4 PM - Billiards Every Tuesday RC

1:00 Bridge CH


1:00 Bridge CH


5:00 Fresh Fruit Festival

at the Village Café pg 11

1:00 Bridge CH


3:00 Birthday Move In

BINGO Party - RC pg 3

1:00 Bridge CH

4 PM - Billiards RC

6 PM Ice Cream Social

Ramey Center pg 8

2 PM Water Aerobics - Pool



3 PM Linda’s Corner



Wellness Clinic 10 AM - 1 PM 1:15 Yoga with Peggy - RC 1 - 4:30 VA in the Library 4PM - Men's Billiards - RC





1 PM Bridge CH

5 PM Happy Hour 5:30 PM Line Dancing RC

6 PM Mexican Train Dominoes RC

1 PM Bridge CH

5:30 PM Line Dancing RC


1 PM Bridge CH 5:30 PM Line Dancing RC


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6 p.m. Thursday evening Bible Study in

the Village Chapel

5 PM Pocahontas Dinner Theater

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Book Club is taking a

break until September

9 a.m. Ramey Center

AARP Drivers Safety Class

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