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It’s easy to underestimate the huge impact gardens have on our everyday lives. Think of all the ways you have benefitted from a garden over the years. If you lived on a farm, your garden may have helped to fill

your plate, as well as your pocketbook. Even

if your experience with gardens were limited to your

mother’s fragrant tomato plants, or her window boxes

that filled with happy blooms every summer, you have reaped

the benefits of a garden. Every time you bite into a buttered ear of corn, pause to admire a pretty flower, or even take a trip to the grocery store, you are doing so because someone, somewhere, has a garden. In honor of Gifts from the Garden month, we’re going to outline a few of the ways we utilize gardens at our campus so that you can continue to enjoy these rewards.

Campus in Color: Our Ode to the OutdoorsThis time of year, every year, you can find many of our residents and employees outside, getting

their hands dirty and loving it. Our Campus in Color competition pits us against over 100 other Trilogy Senior Living Communities throughout the Midwest in categories like Best Curb Appeal. If you have a green thumb, or even if you’re just a fan of fresh air, we invite you to join us in planting, preening, and enjoying our campus gardens.

From Garden to PlateWhat’s better than biting into a mouth-watering B.L.T? Knowing that you grew the tomatoes yourself ! Our chefs are passionate about using fresh, local produce, some of which is grown right here in our campus garden. If you have a favorite vegetable you would like to enjoy, let a member of our campus team know! We would love to help you every step of the way, from planting, to harvesting, to preparing your favorite dish.

Growing Healthy Bodies & MindsWhen the weather is nice, we spend as much time outdoors as we can, including spending time in our gardens. The needs of our plants provide the opportunity to perform gentle exercise, which can help us to maintain, and even improve

Gifts from the Garden

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Executive Director Corner

Greetings from the Villages at Historic

Silvercrest! I hope that this month, you’re taking time to enjoy the warmer weather whenever you get the chance. At Silvercrest, we’ve been outside getting our hands dirty in preparation for our Campus in Color competition. If you’re new to our campus, you may be unfamiliar with Campus in Color. This program gives our residents a chance to nurture their green thumbs by planting vegetable gardens, raised flower beds, container gardens and so much more. Each year we compete with other Trilogy senior living communities in categories such as Best Vegetable Garden, Best Curb Appeal, Best Resident Involvement, and more!

One of my favorite aspects of Campus in Color is that it involves not just our residents, but our staff, family members and community members. If you’re interested in getting involved, contact a member of our Life Enrichment team today. We accept volunteers of all ages, whether they want to donate their time, their gardening skills, or are just looking for a comfortable piece of shade and friendly people to share it with. While our campus will soon be surrounded by colorful flowers, my favorite things to watch bloom this time of year are friendships. So stop on by when you can, and join us for a glass of iced tea. Our doors are always open!Yours in service, Carla Sieckert Executive Director

Volunteer NewsWe are always looking for volunteers to help with activities or functions. If you or someone you know is interested call us at 812-542-6720 and ask for Life Enrichment!

Live a DreamHere at Silvercrest, we want to make your dream come true. Please contact Life Enrichment for any questions or ideas for yourself or loved one!

Out and AboutHere at Silvercrest, we plan weekly field trips for our residents. Every Monday we go to a shopping center and every Thursday we take our residents out for lunch. This month will include Wal-Mart, Covered Bridge, ALDI’s, and Kingfish.

Theme NightThis years’ theme dinners are cen-tered around Broadway Musicals! • February 22:

My Fair Lady• May 17:

Sound of Music• August 16:

South Pacific• October 18:

Beauty and the Beast

Photo Highlights

Residents went on an outing to Mike Lennings.

Sunday BrunchWe host a Sunday Brunch every first Sunday of the month. Come join us from 11am to 1pm.

Please make reservations at the front desk by the Wednesday prior to brunch.

Did You Know...?• That you can read the

monthly newsletter on-line. Please follow the campus link: www.villagesatsilvercrest.com

• The Private Dining Room can be reserved for birthdays, dinners, and other special events. Please contact us to set a reservation.

• Happy Hour is weekly at 3pm every Friday in the Piano Bar. Family is more than welcomed to join.

From Evansville, Indiana to California in 1975, Gene M. went to University of California, Santa Barbara until 1981. He then transferred to Ohio State Uni-versity. Shortly after, he landed a teach-ing position at County Day Private School in Louisville, Kentucky where

he taught German and Latin language classes and Algebra II. He worked at the private school for ten years. From 1991 to 2001 he taught at Eastern High School- still teaching German, Latin, and now English courses. After so long, Gene decided to go part time

in his teaching career and pick up a new hobby- writing books. He ended up publishing three German books, three sentence diagramming books which sold 10,000 copies, two Latin derivatives books, and a book called The Virtue of Uncertainty.

In 2006, Gene started to volunteer in three nursing facilities, playing the piano. He spread out to volunteer at multiple facilities including Autumn Woods and Silvercrest. He has now come to Silvercrest as a rehabilitation patient due to upper spine surgery.

Gene lives in New Albany with his wife, Phyllis, who is a retired nurse and they have three children.

Featured Resident — Gene M.

More Photo Highlights

Helen and her family at brunch.

Sally and the Easter Bunny.Wilma and Betty pauses during egg hunt to

take pic with Easter Bunny

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Whether we’re planting flowers,

taking a stroll, or sipping a cool drink in the company of friends, we love spending time among things that grow. If you haven’t enjoyed some quality time in our campus courtyards this month, make sure to do so! We would love to have you.

A monthly newsletter serving the residents of The Villages at Historic Silvercrest

Carla Sieckert Executive DirectorElisabeth Voelker Villa Lifestyle DirectorMichelle Boso Community Services RepresentativeKris Fultz Director of Health ServicesLisa Florence Asst. Director of Health ServicesBrad Houchins Dining Services Director Donna Poole Life Enrichment DirectorTherese Dilley Social Services DirectorMegan Riedling Therapy Program DirectorJenny Brown Customer Service Specialist

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We strive to provide the best customer service and quality care for our residents. Our Department Leaders are here to solve any concerns you may have. In the event that you need further assistance with any unresolved concerns, we encourage you to contact the Divisional Vice President or our Compliance Line.Andra Bladen, Divisional Vice President: Andra.Bladen@trilogyhs.com Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618, ext. 2800; or comply@trilogyhs.com.Newsletter Production by PorterOneDesign.com

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Fax: 812.542.6721 www.villagesatsilvercrest.com

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