July 2018

Program Ponderings

Brad Ray - Director of Programs

“From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam! God Bless America, our home sweet home!” As our beloved country celebrates its’ 227th birthday this July, we here at Vil-lage Shores are welcoming so many new faces to their new “home sweet home.” With the renovation complete, move ins have increased and many new friend-ships are being forged. The attendance for our programs has never been higher! Take a look at some of the exciting offer-ings we have for the month of July.

This month, Full Bloom comes three times to educate and entertain on various subjects of interest. For July, the sub-jects are “Andy Williams”, “Presidential Legends and Ta-les”, and “Norman Rockwell.” Always fascinating and engaging, Martha

and Constance always de-liver a quality experience.

Come experience what World War II was

like at the largest WWII museum in the Upper Midwest. The Fagen Fighters Mu-seum in Granite Falls in a large complex housing various planes, vehicles, uni-forms, and material related to WWII. We will havie lunch at a nearby establishment called “The Rock.”

Village Shores wel-comes back one of our fa-vorite entertainers to ever grace our presence. Don Irwin is a virtuoso with an amazing repertoire of classical, popu-lar, and modern compositions. He is knowledgeable about the pieces he per-

forms and educates his listeners regarding them.

His Village Shores con-certs are unforgettable.

Make sure to sign up for the Village Shores Choir Picnic! This annual event is open to all members and potential mem-bers of the Village Shores Choir. (Remember, to join the choir, all you must do is show up to rehearsal. The more the merrier!) At this picnic, residents will be joined by other members of other senior living community choirs. Make sure to sign up to go on the choir picnic with choir director Mary Liv-ingston.

South Minneapolis is home to an amazing small mu-seum that houses a lovely col-lection of Russian art pieces. Will be taking a guided tour of the muse-um. Afterwards, we will have a throwback style lunch at a throwback establishment that has been serving steaks for over 60 years. “The Best Steakhouse” on Nicollet serves a quality steak and fixings for a rea-sonable price. Let’s see what it’s all about!

One of our residents, Bob Rose, will be presenting on an im-portant part of his life. Bob is a life-long lover and rider of horses. For many years, he rode in numerous pa-rades and special events as part of the Zurah Shriners

Horse Patrol. Come watch Bob’s video and hear him speak about what it takes to ride these amazing and intelligent creatures.

Many of us remember where we were when we heard about the 35W Bridge Collapse. Dan Kenney, the son of a relatively new couple to Village Shores Don and Mary Kenney, is a videographer who directed and filmed an acclaimed docu-mentary on the bridge collapse. Narrated in part by Frank Vascellero of WCCO, come watch this amazing documentary and

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Get to Know Glenn Kennedy- Receptionist

“Its almost like going back in time”, says Glenn , as he recalls his high school days, for there are two Village Shores residents that know Glenn from the ‘good old days.”’ We are able to reminisce and tell tales about each other at South High . It’s such fun!”

Glenn was born and raised in South Minneap-olis, enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduating, and spent 4 years on the high seas traveling throughout the world. Glenn is a proud Korean War Veteran.

After his service obligation, Glenn continued his education under the G.I. Bill and graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering. His interest and ed-ucation led him into the hearing aid industry where he spent 55 years in various capacitates including president of two major hearing aid manufacturers and president of the Hearing Industries Association.

After retiring, Glenn moved to Florida and then to Arizona to spend those “Golden Years”. Glenn is married to his lovely wife Ronna, and enjoys a mixed family of 2 sons, 1 daughter, four grandchil-dren, and his pal Yorkie named “Ted”.

The calling of family brought Glenn back to Minnesota from Arizona in 2016, where he now re-sides in Apple Valley. The name Kennedy might be familiar to many of you. No, Glenn is not related to the former charismatic president John Fitzgerald. However, he is related to the spunky bicycle and fit-ness enthusiast receptionist Carla Kennedy. As you may have figured out, Glenn is her father.

Glenn would like the readers to know that “it is a pleasure to work here with a great Village Shores team and to assist the wonderful ,friendly, and per-sonable residents at Village Shores.

In The Spotlight July Birthdays

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 1 Carla Kennedy – Staff – VS

4 Camillo De Santis – (813)

7 Jerry Westegaard (515 B)

9 Alice Lucke (518)

10 Norma Marking (503)

13 Bev Priebe (520)

17 Sherm Levine (229)

20 Eleanor Maanum (801B)

23 Pat Steffer (902)

24 Earl Nolting (210)

27 Mary Hjort (225)

29 Margaret Springer (229)

29 Brad Ray - Staff

29 Crystal Wilson – Staff

Welcome to Village Shores!

Justus & Beverly Burggraff- (314A)

Susan Ford (904)

Ron Keavy (811)

Clarence Keefer (407)

Judith Leonard (705)

Suzanne McKenna (202A)

Violet South (901B)

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From the Executive Director SilverAdvantage

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Elle

You did such a great job of cooking and serving our lunch today. You are truly a

treasure!

Midge Gonsior (701B)

Silver Crest is committed to creating senior communities of excellence through vibrant and engaging lifestyles of wellness, independence, dignity, and care. We want input from you about how we are doing at achieving our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. goals. Please visit our Silver Advantage Board on 1st

floor and fill out a slip for our hard working staff. This is an incentive for them to be recognized by management. Here are a few kudos that were posted recently.

Happy July! We are in the heat of the summer! When many of you were choosing your home here we would talk about fireworks and where they might be. I hope you can enjoy watching them on the 4th of July and any other festivals that might be going on.

We are continuing to welcome many new residents each month. It has been so fun to get to know our new residents and to see our community grow. If you may know someone who is interested in living at Village Shores we have a limited num-ber of Studios and 1 bedrooms that are available. Please have them call Chirssy for more information!

Some of you have mentioned that you would like an outdoor space where you can gather with friends. We have created a nice sitting area just outside to the East of our entry. Please make yourself at home is this space. This is a NON-smoking area. The smoking area is to the WEST of our entry towards Woodlake Point only.

Thank you again for making Village Shores such a great place to live!

~Ann

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Apartment Maintenance Tips from Paul Volume #1

Air Conditioners Keep filter clean. A clogged, dirty filter re-duces your unit’s efficiency. You should clean the filter at least every 30 days. Don’t let the room get too hot. When heat is “stored up”, in walls, furniture, carpets, and drapes, your AC takes longer to produce the desired comfort condi-tion. When possible, turn the unit on before the room heats up.

Dishwashers Rinsing your dishes before loading helps pre-vent the drain from clogging. If you have dishwasher safe plastic and wooden items, load them in the top rack only. To rprevent spotting on glassware and silverware, we sug-gest :

1. Use powdered dishwashing detergent

2. Use JET DRY

3. Run water in the sink until it is very hot.

4. Close the door and start the dishwasher

Toilets Your plumbing is in good working order when you move into your apartment. If the toilet stops up, most of the time it is a “people problem”, If you have a plunger, you can solve the problem quickly. If not, turn off the water and call the front desk.

~Paul

WORK ORDER REQUESTS:

612-861-1186

Maintenance

Since we seem to get moisture almost daily in some form, I thought I would address hair problems that arise when you live in a wet climate, like ours this Spring.

Humidity is one thing, but rain is a whole different ball game when it comes to hair. Have you ever had the best hair day ever, only to walk out into a torrential downpour? It’s usually on a day where you're running late and there’s no time to run back up and fix your hair. Yeah, you know exactly what we're talking about: those not-so-fun summer heat storms. Obviously, the weather isn't al-ways accurate, so it’s hard to know when you should be prepared to look like a wet dog or not.

Before you start styling, remember these four essential tips:

1. Avoid hairspray and gel like the plague on rainy days, as they'll make your hair sticky and extremely hard to comb through.

2. Don't even think about touching a straightener or blow dryer. Consider those two things a waste of precious beau-ty grooming time.

3. If you you're blessed with naturally gorgeous curls, apply a curl-enhancing product to accentuate your locks in the wet, rainy weather.

4. Argan Oil is a life-saver. If you find yourself in a down-pour, add a few drops of this miracle oil to your wet hair. It will leave your locks shiny and frizz-free.

Or just give us a call at the salon for help!

~Lani Salon number: 746-4708

Salon News

Lani McConnell, Shop Owner

Upcoming Event “Straight Talk” with LifeSprk

-Discover proactive tips to live a healthy and engaged life

-Identify and recognize when support may be needed

-Family experiences and “real life” stories -Dispel myths and misconceptions about

“normal” aging July 18th 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

1st floor Activity Room

Upcoming Event

“Tech Talk” with Humana

Come hear and learn about how computers can make your life at Village Shores easier, from or-dering groceries, to setting up

email, and much more!

July 10th at 2:00 p.m.

1st Floor Activity Room

ATTENTION MAIL RECIPIENTS

It is not legal to let anyone retrieve mail when the panel is open. You must wait until the carrier has locked the mailbox door. This is a message from the Postal Service. Thank You.

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Community Travels

Date Departure Time Estimated

Return Time Event & Location Cost Sign up

by Noon

7/5 10:00 am 11:30 am Minneapolis Farmer’s Market

Downtown FREE 7/3

7/6 8:30 am 4:00 pm Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

& Lunch in Granite Falls $10 for tour

& BYO$ 7/05

7/12 10:00 am 1:00 pm MN Landscape Arboretum Free & BYO$

7/11

7/19 10:00 am 2:15 pm Village Shores Choir Picnic in

Newell Park, St. Paul $15 7/17

7/20 9:45 am 1:45 pm Russian Art Museum & lunch

at “The Best Steak House”

$8 for Museum &

BYO$ N/A

7/25 11:00 am 4:00 pm Mystic Lake Casino

(Longer 4 hour stay) BYO$ 7/24

7/26 9:45 am 1:45 pm MN Science Museum OMNI Theatre for Movie “Dream Big” & Lunch at

Shamrocks in St. Paul

$8 & BYO$

6/28

What is Dementia?

You may have heard the words dementia and Alzheimer’s, but do you know the difference between the two?

Dementia is not a specific disease. It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke, is the second most common dementia type. But there are many other conditions that can cause symptoms of dementia, including some that are reversible, such as thyroid problems and vitamin deficiencies.

If you have questions, you can receive additional information by calling the Alzheimer’s Association helpline at 800-272-3900. You may also find additional resources located near the elevators on third floor.

Information provided by the Alzheimer’s Association

Reflections News - Rebecca Johnson- Director of Reflections

Food For Thought

Summer is here and with it comes the heat. During the heat of Summer it is important to stay hydrated. Carrying a reusable water bottle with you when you are on the go is a great idea in the heat. Be sure to visit the hy-dration station on 1st Floor, next to the Bistro, for a cool drink as well.

We love to take advantage of local produce during summers in Minnesota. We will pur-chase and feature as many locally grown fruits and vegetables as we can during these Sum-mer months. We will also feature more salads and cold entrees at lunch and dinner over the next two months.

Mark your calendar, here are a couple of date to keep in mind during July:

Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4th: Breakfast and lunch will be served at normal times in the dining room, we will serve boxed dinner for the evening meal, the Bistro will be CLOSED.

Hawaiian Luau, Tuesday, July 24th: We will cel-

ebrate summer with a Hawaiian Luau themed

dinner buffet and party from 4-6pm.

Please direct your ques-

tions, concerns, and sug-

gestions to Laura Jacobsen,

612-746-4710.

~Laura

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Health & Wellness

Kristin Cramer, RN, Campus Director of Life Care

Food for Thought Laura Kuldanek-Jacobsen, Director of Dining Services

What’s the ‘SKIN-ny’ on Your Skin Issues? Fun fact about your skin that you may not know – every hour, we shed on average 600,000 particles of skin. According to Health24.com, as we age, that accumulates to approximately 1.5 pounds each year. The average person will therefore have lost around 105 pounds of skin by 70 years of age. With all that weight loss (we’ll blame it on the skin), how can you protect your skin so it stays healthy long into your centennial years? And what can you do about some common skin issues we experience as we age? Here are a few tips from the National In-stitute on Aging:

Dry skin – Dry skin is an ageless issue and can often be caused by dehydration or spending too much time in the sun. Believe it or not, stress can cause those rough, scaly patches common around the elbows and lower arms. And skin particles aren’t the only things we lose as we age, losing sweat and oil glands can contribute to drier skin. So drink plenty of water, cover up when you go out in the sun, user milder soap, and moisturize often, and try a humidifier in your room.

Wrinkles – Wrinkles are often the result of sun exposure, smoking and simple gravity as we age when skin starts to sag. While many products on the market claim to be miracle workers when it comes to reversing wrinkles many of them don’t work. But exercise, eating healthier, and avoiding excessive caffeine can help lessen the effects.

Age spots – Also known as ‘liver spots’ these flat, brown spots appear on skin as we age and are caused by sun exposure not issues with the liver as once thought. There’s not much we can do about these but home rem-edies like applying Emu Oil or lemon juice daily have helped lighten darker age spots. Applying sunblock will help prevent additional age spots.

Skin cancer – Make sure you know the difference between age spots and skin cancer. Check moles, birthmarks and age spots using the ABCDE method: asymmetry (is the shape the same on all sides), borders (are they irregu-lar), color (is it more than one color), diameter (is it larg-er than the end of a pencil eraser) and evolving (is it changing over time – more itchy, shape size, color, etc.) If you’re unsure, it’s always safer to share with your physician.

The best advice: love the skin you’re in. Those age spots, wrinkles and dry patches have come with years of enjoying all life has to offer. Good for you! But if you are concerned or need advice on protecting your skin, stop by the Lifesprk office on campus or talk to your Life Care Manager for questions and guidance.

Protect On!

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Program Ponderings (continued)

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meet the director himself (and possibly Frank as well!) The Village Shores debut takes place on the eve of the anniversary of the bridge collapse.

We will be offering an outing to the OMNI Theatre at the Science Museum of Minnesota to watch the movie “Dream Big” starring Jeff Bridges. This film explores the ingenuity behind engineering marvels- big and small- and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world. Tickets are $8 charged to your apartment. Sign up today!

We hope you partake in the many offerings at Village Shores. Remember, if you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions, contact me at 612-746-4705 or email at bray@villageshores.com. Also, please join my email list and have the news-letter sent to you! Save a tree!

`~Brad

Club at Village Shores Judith Onuoha, Wellness Director

Happy July everyone! I can’t believe that it is July already. July is a very hot month and I know that a lot of you like to go outside and walk around the lake or to the post office or wherever you go. Being that it is a hot month, my one advice to you is to keep yourself hy-drated. Staying hydrated is very important, not only does it help for when you are exercising, it also helps in pre-venting dizziness, cramping and a lot of other things. So, stay hydrated folks! If you need a water bottle, come to the club for a free water bottle after completing an ori-entation.

I have decided to do the 7/11 challenge again. Those who participated in it seemed to enjoy it, so I will be hav-ing it again. Those of you who missed it will now get an opportunity to try this easy challenge and earn your re-ward (Ice-cream). To complete the challenge, you can take an exercise class and/or come to the club and use the exercise equipment 7 times in 11 days. When you have finished the challenged you will receive a card from me which you can turn in at the Bistro and receive free ice-cream. The challenge will start on Wednesday, July 11th and end on Wednesday July 25th. This is a very easy challenge to accomplish and who doesn’t like free ice-cream especially in hot July. I am looking forward to you all participating in it. If you have any questions on the 7/11 challenge, do not hesitate to ask.

For those that are wondering about classes and when I have them scheduled. Please make sure to look at the Club at Village Shores calendar. You should receive a calendar every month in your files. The calendar has my classes on there and what time they are offered. The calendar will also have the dates that I will be gone if there are any.

If you are looking for something to do, think about vol-

unteering at the Club. Come to the Club and let me know

if you are interested in

volunteering.

~Judith

HAWAIIAN LUAU FEATURING JOHNNY PINEAPPLE!

On Tuesday, July 24th, Village Shores will host a Hawaiian themed luau par-

ty outdoors in front of our main en-trance. Wear your favorite tropical attire and celebrate summer! This

event is open to the public, so invite your friends! Enjoy delicious food, col-

orful drinks, and live music with the amazing Johnny Pineapple!

Where: Front of Building and 2nd Floor

Tours of Village Shores Available!

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Executive Director - Ann Huseby 612.746.4711 Administrative Services Manager - Pam Propper 612.861.1186 Director of Marketing - Chrissy Little 612.746.4703 Director of Outreach Marketing - Elizabeth Rose 612.746.4706 Director of Programs - Brad Ray 612.746.4705 Director of Life Care - Kristin Cramer, RN 612.455.3975 Director of Dining Services - Laura Kuldanek-Jacobsen 612.746.4710 Director of Environmental Services - Paul Austad 612.746.4701 Wellness Center Director - Judith Onuoha Resident Services Coordinator - Tracy Anderson Director of Reflections - Rebecca Johnson Head of Housekeeping - Peggy Sadlo Maintenance Tech - Michael Madsen Housekeeper - Sherry Partlow Bus Driver - Vic Larson Bus- 612.803.6718 Receptionists - Pat Coy, Pego Dailey, Jasmine Ellis, Jim Gullikson, Pam Ilangaratne, Carla Kennedy, Katie Wagoner, Barb Moltumyr, Glenn Kennedy, Patsy Kahmann , Dralandra Larson Chefs - Phil Sparish, Keri Sparish, Elle Vaysberg Dining Room Supervisor - Crystal Wilson Dining Room Wait Staff - Lillian Hatley, Lindsey Anderson, Jasmine Ellis, Nan Thompson Dishwasher - Mark Norton , Yesmina Sanchez

www.villageshoresseniorcommunity.com

6501 Woodlake Dr. Richfield, MN 55423

612-861-1186

Things You Should Know

• We have a free shuttle for medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, shopping, restaurants, and casinos. Talk to Brad if you have more ideas.

• The meal charges that appear on your monthly invoice can be

confusing. The date that appears next to your meal charges is the date that the charges were posted, NOT the date when you ate the meal. That date of posting includes all meal charg-es incurred over 30 days.

If you would like to refer a friend to Village Shores, please contact Elizabeth

Rose at 612-861-1186.

All Village Shores Staff members are available by calling Reception at 612-861-1186