From Our AdministratorAs we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, it is with sadness that I say goodbye to my Renaissance family. I have treasured my 7 years here and have made countless memories that I will carry with me as I move on.

Thank you for all the joy you have brought to me daily and for all of the support from the staff, families and community.

The residents, staff and families of Renaissance will forever be in my thoughts and heart and I wish all of you a happy holiday season.

Carmella Kane, NHA Administrator, Renaissance Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

TEAM RENAISSANCE IS EXCITED FOR THE EAGLES SEASON!

TIFFANY & RESIDENT DOROTHY WITH THEIR WINNING PUMPKIN

MEET OUR DEPARTMENT LEADERSCarmella Kane, NHAAdministrator

Linda LarrabeeDirector of Nursing

Sandra Wilz Assistant Director of Nursing

Nakia Little Director of Social Services

LaTonyanette Jones Admissions Liaison

Tim McCrackenActivities Director

Tiffany BloomBusiness Office Manager

Megan Kranicki, RNAC

Tammy SearsHuman Resources/Payroll

Nicole ButlerDietary Manager

Joe Kahoun Maintenance Director

Ernest Mason Director of Housekeeping & Laundry

Jean Howe-MondMedical Records

Shay CaccioppoliDirector of Rehabilitation

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November 2017, Volume IV, Issue XI

THERenaissance Review

Resident of the Month;Florence ChoyBorn on January 4th, Florence Choy shares it was a thunderstorm that brought her into this world. The youngest of ten, Mrs. Choy had eight sisters and one brother. Her father, Joseph, was a barber who was also a bootlegger on the side. Her mother, Margaret, who was referred to as Sis Pearl, was “the sweetest woman you would ever want to meet”. The family came up together on Catherine Street in South Philadelphia. Mrs. Choy attended Durham Elementary School, Barrett Junior High School, and Overbrook High School. Then, one fateful night when she was 24 years old, she was out having dinner at a Chinese restaurant on Christian Street and a man name Ling Way Choy approached her. Florence shared that “he came out, and that was that”. The two were married and had six children together, four daughters and two sons. She now has one granddaughter and five grandsons. She also excitedly shared that her son’s family is expecting her seventh grandchild. Mrs. Choy shared that she would walk anywhere and always enjoyed walking, along with gambling, cooking, and movies. Here at Renaissance, she is an active member of the Bell Choir, Computer Club and competed as a member of Team Renaissance at the 2017 Golden Games.

a note from...Dr. Joshua UyMedical Director

Many people often ask me about what they need to do in order to maintain their health as well as possible. People ask about aspirin, cancer screening, cholesterol medications or medications for memory. After being a doctor for nearly 20 years, I am convinced that what helps a person maintain their health in aging are the same things that have maintained their health throughout their lifespan: regular exercise, intellectual and social engagement and a routine sleep schedule.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

BINGO MARATHON 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 2:00 BRAIN TEASERS 3:00 JEOPARDY 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB

2 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 CATERPILLAR’S COAT 2:15 THE SENIOR STORE AND MORE

2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 3:00 NAME THAT STATE 6:30 BINGO

3 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 2:00 BELL CHOIR 2:00 YOU BE THE JUDGE 3:00 CLASSIC TELEVISION 3:00 VOLLEYBALL

4 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 NAME THAT TUNE 3:00 NEW BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH

5 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 1:00 EAGLES VS. BRONCOS 2:00 HEALING WATERS CHURCH

6 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 GUITAR SING ALONG 2:00 CHAT ROOM 3:00 BLACK JACK 6:30 BINGO

7 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 NFL WEEKLY PICK ‘EM 2:00 FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 6:30 BINGO

8 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 2:00 SHARERS OF THE GOOD NEWS 3:00 MILTON BRADLEY DAY 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB

9 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 PEANUT BUTTER DAY 2:00 SEWING CLUB 3:00 DREAM ANALYSIS 6:30 BINGO

10 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM

2:30 VETERANS

SERVICE W/JOE BECTON

11 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 MOVIE MATINEE 2:00 THE CHURCH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

12 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 CRUSADERS FOR CHRIST 3:00 BIG PUZZLE

13 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 LINK WINKS 2:00 BLACK JACK 3:00 SEWING CLUB 7:00 CARE AND COMFORT

14 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 NFL WEEKLY PICK ‘EM 2:00 TOSS THE BALL 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 6:30 BINGO

15 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 FOOD COMMITTEE MEETING 2:00 HAPPY BIRTHDAY W/ JIMMY WELLS 3:15 FINISHING LINES 3:15 COMPUTER CLUB

16 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:00 HARRAH’S PHILADELPHIA 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 TOTAL REQUEST 2:00 OLD SCHOOL JAZZ 3:00 WHAT WOULD YOU DO 6:30 CHRIST HAVEN MINISTRY

17 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM 2:00 BELL CHOIR 2:00 KITCHEN 3:00 KAPERS 3:00 VOLLEYBALL

18 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 MOUNT ZION 3:00 SING ALONG

19 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 KINGDOM LIVING MINISTRIES 3:00 BAKING WITH JASMINE 8:30 EAGLES @ COWBOYS

20 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 WALK THROUGH TIME 2:00 WAFFLE 3:00 DAY 6:30 BINGO

21 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 NFL WEEKLY PICK ‘EM 2:30 THANKSGIVING PIE CONTEST 6:30 BINGO

22 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 2:00 SHARERS OF THE GOOD NEWS 2:00 RESIDENTCOUNCIL 3:00 TOSS THE BALL 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB

23 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 12:00 FAMILY

THANKSGIVING 2:00 THANKSGIVING MEMORIES

24 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 MUSIC AND RHYTHM

2:30 JON TURK ENTERTAINS

25 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 2:00 LINK WINKS 3:00 FLOW IN THE SPIRIT MINISTRY

26 9:45 CAFÉ CORNER 11:15 EXERCISE 1:00 EAGLES VS. BEARS 2:00 NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 3:00 CHOICES IN A JAR

27 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 PEANUT BUTTER TRIVIA 2:00 OLD SCHOOL JAZZ 3:00 ART IN THE AFTERNOON 6:30 BINGO

28 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 REMINISCE 11:00 NFL WEEKLY PICK ‘EM 2:00 WHERE WERE YOU WHEN 3:00 HAPPY HOUR 6:30 BINGO

29 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 CURRENT EVENTS 2:00 NAME TEN 3:00 STATE NICKNAMES 3:00 COMPUTER CLUB

30 10:00 CAFÉ CORNER 10:30 EXERCISE 11:00 EVERYDAY TRIVIA 2:00 52 WEEKS OF TRIVIA 2:00 CASINO DAY

3:00 TOTAL REQUEST LIVE 6:30 BINGO

ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR

LOUNGES UNLESS NOTED

PROGRAMS MARKED “AR” ARE HELD IN THE ACTIVITES

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November 2017 Activity Calendar

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IMPORTANT DATES IN NOVEMBER

Wednesday, November 1stBingo Marathon

Thursday, November 2ndThe Senior Store and More

Friday, November 10thVeterans Services w/Joe Becton

Wednesday, November 15thBirthday Party w/Jimmy Wells

Tuesday, November 21stThanksgiving Dessert Contest

Thursday, November 23thFamily Thanksgiving Meal

Friday, November 24thJon Turk Entertains

Thursday, November 30thBlack Jack with Atlantic City Casino

Dealers

4712 Chester AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19143(215) 727-4450 RenaissanceHCR.com

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Thanksgiving is a time to gather together with family and friends. This year, as in years past, all Renaissance Residents are encouraged to invite their family and friends to come to Renaissance to dine with them. Our Thanksgiving Family Meal will be held at 12:00pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd. Tickets will be available with our receptionist until Thursday, November 16th, and the cost is $7 per person. Space is limited, so please don’t delay.

EMPLOYEEof the

MONTH

Kim Alexander