Pillars of White Bear Lake 4650 Centerville Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55127 *Phone 651-653-3288 *Fax 651-762-6100

December Resident Spotlight: Delora & Scott Peterson

Scott & Delora Peterson both were raised in Minnesota. Scott grew up near St.Cloud and Delora grew up on a dairy farm near Harris, Minnesota. They both went to St.Cloud University where they first met.

After college, Scott moved to Columbia Heights, MN where he started teaching as an accounting teacher. He continued to teach all over the country at universities and junior colleges in partnership with McGraw Hill. He partnered with McGraw Hill where he helped write a book about accounting. Meanwhile, Delora was in Minneapolis after college working for the Girl Scouts.

Delora and Scott got married in 1959 and spent many years in New Brighton raising their three daughters, Amy, Beth, & Christine. As a family, they spent many years at the Cabin in Nevis, MN on 8th Crow Wing Lake. They spent lots of time there swimming and fishing. Today, all three daughters live in Minnesota and they have 5 grandchildren as well.

Scott spent many of his years biking, hunting, and fishing. On the other hand, Delora is an avid antique button collector and also spent many years sewing, quilting, and she enjoys playing piano and loves the game Bridge!

A fun fact about Delora is that she spent a few years dressing models for Dayton’s charity events. And Scott’s fun fact is that his favorite place he ever traveled to was London.

Be sure to stop and say hello to each of them when you see them coming down the hall with their sweet 5 month old dog, Hazel.

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Recipe for December: Pineapple Casserole

Ingredients: 2 (20-ounce) cans pineapple

chunks, drained with juice reserved

1 cup sugar 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

cheese 1 sleeve buttery round crackers

crushed (about 1 3/4 cups crushed) I used Ritz.

1/4 cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Drain the pineapple very well and reserve 6 tablespoons of the juice for the recipe. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, flour and 6 tablespoons of the juice. Add the pineapple and mix well. Pour it into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. In a medium bowl, add the melted butter to the crushed cracker crumbs and stir to coat them in the butter. Sprinkle them evenly over the cheese. Bake for about 30 minutes and then allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes and thicken before serving.

December Holidays

Winter Solstice 12/21 Hanukkah 12/22

Christmas Eve 12/24 Christmas 12/25

New Years Eve 12/31

Other Holidays in December National Christmas Lights Day 12/1

Cyber Monday 12/2 Rememberance of Pearl Harbor

Day 12/7 National Cupcake Day 12/15

National Ugly Sweater Day 12/20

Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Terrence Tuesday December 3rd,

2019 at 2:00pm in the Dining Room

Bring suggestions for Hot Breakfast and other meals!

Entertainment for December Gary LaRue

Thursday, December 5th, 3:30pm in the Dining Room

I specialize in crooning songs from the Rat Pack era. Songs made

famous by entertainment legends such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King

Cole, Dean Martin, Chet Baker, Bobby Darin and many

more.

Robert Bozaich Monday, December 9th, 2019

1:00pm in the Café Performing for seniors is one of Robert's favorite activities! A performance for seniors often

includes a mix of songs from the Great American Standards to

Patriotic songs to Elvis and other classics from the early days of rock

and roll.

Dale Martell Thursday, December 12th, 2019

2:00pm in the Café Dale began his professional musical

career directly after high school joining a group of local musicians to form the

rock band Wizard. Next came an acoustic project to explore Irish and

roots music with the formation of power duo Timbre with Patrick Cutler. From there along with good friend Jim

Elkin he went on to form local twin cities band Loose Change which toured

the Midwest for 5 years.

La Valle Jazz Swing Cats Combo

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 5:30pm in the Dining Room

The Swing Cats Combo band entertain audiences with the Best Jazz and Wing

Standards from the 30’s to the 80’s playing familiar charts from George

Gershwin, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis, and included

traditional jazz, swing, Latin, and Blues!

Entertainment for December continued Tara Brueske

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 3:00pm in the Dining Room

Tara brings a love of music and joy to every performance that she

gives. Combining both vocals and her own piano stylings, she hopes

to bring a spirited, energetic, passionate, and joyful concert to

those for whom she performs.

Jodi Richert Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

6:00pm in the Café Come enjoy the piano stylings on Jodi

and sing along to the classics!

Tim Patrick Friday, December 27th, 2019

3:30pm in the Café Tim Patrick is a dynamic Sinatra-style singer who performs regularly in the Twin Cities area with his swinging’ Blue Eyes Band. Along with popular music from many different eras, the Great American Songbook forms much of Tim and the Blue Eyes

Storage in the Garage Storage in the garage needs to be limited to just a few small things,

no gas- or gas-powered equipment, and nothing around the A/C units. This can be a fire hazard, a safety issue, and can

cause mechanical failure and or break down. Also, we will be

washing the garage floor again this spring and all things that are

being stored will need to be removed to complete the

cleaning process.

Trash and Recycling

Trash & Recycling are located on all the floors in the trash

rooms. Please tie garbage up before throwing away.

Please DO NOT throw your plastic bags in the recycling! These cannot be recycled.

Thank you!

Friendly Reminders from the Maintenance Department

Fire Drill We will be having a fire drill on Thursday, December 12th, 2019

at 3:30pm. During this time please make sure that you stay

in your apartment. All the doors to the apartments are fire doors and will prevent a

fire from coming in.

Thank you!

Troy Duncanson

Nursing Corner with Janaye Holiday Stress & Depression

The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations, and social gatherings with family and friends. For many people, it is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety.

What causes holiday blues?

Sadness is a truly personal feeling. What makes one person feel sad may not affect another person. Typical sources of holiday sadness include:

• Stress • Fatigue • Unrealistic expectations • Over-commercialization • Financial stress • The inability to be with one's family

and friends

Balancing the demands of shopping, parties, family obligations, and house guests may contribute to feelings of being overwhelmed and increased tension. People who do not view themselves as depressed may develop stress responses, such as:

• Headaches • Excessive drinking • Over-eating • Insomnia

Others may experience post-holiday sadness after New Year's Day. This can result from built-up expectations and disappointments from the previous year, coupled with stress and fatigue.

19 tips for coping with holiday stress and depression:

1. Make realistic expectations for the holiday season.

2. Set realistic goals for yourself. 3. Pace yourself. Do not take on more

responsibilities than you can handle. 4. Make a list and prioritize the important

activities. This can help make holiday tasks more manageable.

5. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. 6. Do not put all your energy into just one day

(i.e., Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Eve). The holiday cheer can be spread from one holiday event to the next.

7. Live and enjoy the present. 8. Look to the future with optimism. 9. Don't set yourself up for disappointment and

sadness by comparing today with the good old days of the past.

10. If you are lonely, try volunteering some time to help others.

11. Find holiday activities that are free, such as looking at holiday decorations, going window shopping without buying, and watching the winter weather, whether it's a snowflake or a raindrop.

12. Limit your drinking, since excessive drinking will only increase your feelings of depression.

13. Try something new. Celebrate the holidays in a new way.

14. Spend time with supportive and caring people. 15. Reach out and make new friends. 16. Make time to contact a long-lost friend or

relative and spread some holiday cheer. 17. Make time for yourself! 18. Let others share the responsibilities of holiday

tasks. 19. Keep track of your holiday spending.

Overspending can lead to depression when the bills arrive after the holidays are over. Extra bills with little budget to pay them can lead to further stress and depression.

WELLNESS CLINIC Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

11:00a-12:00p 2ND FLOOR PARTY ROOM

Come have your blood pressure taken along with weight.

Fairview therapy will also be here for free screenings.

Support Groups in October Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at 3:00pm in the Library

Are you living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of memory loss? You are not alone. Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s and dementia take a devastating toll, not just on those with the disease but also on their caregivers. Our support group is for those who need emotional, educational and social support for their role as caregiver. There will also be learning opportunities for developing methods and skills to solve problems that arise when caring for someone with dementia. It is a safe and confidential environment. Refreshments will be served.

Parkinson’s Support Group Tuesday, December 31st, 2019 at 2:00pm

in the Party Room

The Pillars of White Bear Lake is excited to collaborate with Park Nicollet’s Struthers Parkinson’s Center (SPC). SPC is a phenomenal resource in addressing the unique and sometimes difficult impact that Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders have on residents and their families. We believe the collaboration with Park Nicollet’s Struthers Parkinson’s Center, and Fairview Health Services can significantly improve the independence and problem-solving skills of residents and caregivers alike.

No Smoking! Just a reminder that we are

a nonsmoking community/campus. What that means is there is no

smoking in the parking lot, sidewalks, your

apartments, and patios. Thank you!

December Outings Friday, December 6th, 2019 at 11:30am Lunch Outing: WA

Frost $$

Monday, December 9th, 2019 at 1:30pm Shopping at

Roseville Mall$$

Friday, December 13th, 2019 at 11:30am Lunch Outing:

Giuseppe’s$$

Monday, December 16th, 2019 at 11:00am Lunch Outing:

Lake Elmo Inn$$

Monday, December 16th, 2019 at 4:45pm 20th Annual

Dinner with Santa at the White Bear Country Inn FREE

Monday, December 30th, 2019

at 1:00pm The Norway House$$

Christmas Light Outings: Tuesday, December 3rd Tuesday, December 10th Tuesday, December 17th Monday, December 23rd

All at 6:00pm

Cub/Walgreens: Thursday, December 5th, at 9:30am Thursday, December 12th, at 1:00pm Thursday, December 19th, at 9:30am Thursday, December 26th, at 1:00pm Sign-up for outings will be located

at the by the front desk in a binder. This is first come first serve. We

will have back up spots if you decide you don’t want to go so

someone else can.

If you have ideas on places that you would like to go, come to Resident Council on December 17th, at 1:30 pm in the Dining Room, or let the

concierge know.

This Month We Celebrate: Lighten and Brighten Month

A month dedicated to the symbolic lighting of candles and lights in

celebration of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. It is also

the month we celebrate the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Lighting (Dec. 4), Worldwide Candle Lighting Day (Dec. 8), and the

anniversary of Thomas Edison's first public demonstration of his electric lightbulb in Menlo Park, New Jersey, on (Dec. 31), 1879.

Reindeer Month

It's the perfect month to celebrate the reindeer. On

December 2, 1949, "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer," sung

by Gene Autry, hit the record charts. How much do you

know about reindeer?

Bah! Humbug! Month

Celebrate Ebenezer Scrooge's Birthday (Dec. 19) and Bah!

Humbug! Day (Dec. 21). Check local television listings to

watch the Christmas classic A Christmas Carol or one of the

remakes this month.

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Team Member Spotlight:

Amanda Beilke Amanda grew up in Southern Minnesota in Mankato with six older brothers. She now lives in White Bear Lake with her little doxie, named Boots. She loves spending time with her family & friends any chance she gets especially if it includes hiking outdoors, sitting by a bonfire, watching college basketball or doing ALL the traditional Christmas activities you can think of. Oh, and chocolate, she loves all things sweet!

December 2019

Welcome to our Community! Dorothy Costello

Resident’s Birthdays 12/5 Greg Woznick 12/7 Dolores Klehr

12/14 Delores Appel 12/27 Richard Pike

Staff Birthdays 12/5 Thoo Za

12/13 Meredith Melton 12/25 Alice Beokub-Betts