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Our Mission

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In this issue:

2 New Residents

Brewster East Homes

3 What You Should

Know About Hospital

Stays

Bazaar Thank You

Mini Bazaar Schedule

4 Blue Zones

5 Chaplain Ty’s Message

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6 Brewster at Home

Wellness Wednesday

7 Walk-In Clinic Hours

8 Estate Planning Corner

News & Views

At the Movies…

9 Sharing Our Gifts

Photos

December 2013 Vol. 50 Issue 12 brewsterplace.org

The Brewster Health Center is accredited by

The Joint Commission.

Brewster — Celebrating 50 Years in 2014

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Welcome to Brewster Place New Residents

Do you have friends you’d love to have as part of our Brewster community? Tell them about the great apart-ments available in Brewster East and as part of our Resident Referral Program, you will earn a free month’s rent when they sign a lease!

These beautiful two-bedroom apartments are available now and can be customized to suit your friends’ per-sonal tastes.

The Beauty of Brewster East

All apartments in Brewster East are designed to give residents the maximum amount of independence and comfort. The building includes its own dining and fit-ness facilities, beauty/barber shop, plus a woodwork-ing shop and art studio with classes available.

Tell your friends to call the Brewster Marketing Office today at 785-274-3350 — and be sure they tell us YOU sent them!

Spacious living area with natural light, lovely outdoor space with great views.

In the middle of Brewster East is a beautiful green space area complete with gazebo for outside entertaining.

Like to cook? A roomy kitchen and dining room make it easy!

Darrell Humphries

1205 SW 29th St., AL 10

Ph. 379-5783

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What You Should Know About Your Hospital Stay Admitted vs. Observation Status | by Stacy Wenger, LSCSW

Bazaar Successful Once Again

Mini Bazaar December 2—6

If you were not able to attend the Bazaar in November, we are having a Mini Bazaar in December in the Main Building Penthouse (6th floor). There are still wonderful items left for your last-minute shopping.

Jack and Gloria Barron volunteer each year working at the Bazaar. Jack has also lined up volunteers for several years and we thank him for his service.

Mini Bazaar Schedule: Monday, December 2 10:00 am—Noon

Tuesday, December 3 1:00 pm—3:30 pm

Wednesday, December 4 10:00 am—Noon

Thursday, December 5 1:00 pm—3:30 pm

Friday, December 6 10:00 am—Noon

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Blue Zones and 9 Secrets to Living a Long Life by Eileen McGivern, Director of Wellness/Director Brewster at Home

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The Lord is

gracious and

merciful, slow to

anger and

abounding in

steadfast love.

The Lord is

good to all, and

[God's]

compassion is

over all that

[God] has

made.

—Psalm 145:8-9

Chaplain’s Message God Is Love — Really! by Rev. Dr. Ty Sweeting, Chaplain

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Brewster Place

Brewster Foundation

Brewster at Home

Brewster Rehab

Our

evolving story

of quality,

diversification

and service.

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Did you know we have... Audio Announcements Monday—Friday 8:00—8:30 am on BPTV 23

Follow the Leader — Literally!

Walk-In Clinic Schedule Home Health Office Our new Walk-In Clinic in the Home Health Office is now open. The clinic is staffed by Nichole Potts, APRN, and Dr. James Rider, D.O. Clinic Hours are: Mondays — 8:30 am—Noon (Nichole Potts, APRN, on duty) Thursdays — 8:30 am—Noon (Nichole and Dr. Rider on duty) No appointment is necessary.

Brewster Place

wellness wednesday

“When I Grow Up I Will Wear Purple” Story Telling with Mona MaGee Wednesday, December 4 11:00 am Main Lounge

Give the Gift of Brewster at Home

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facebook.com/brewsterplace.org

The Irving and Peggy Sheffel/ Brewster Foundation

Quarterly Lecture Series

News & Views with Kevin McFarland Tuesday, December 10 10:15 am Chandler Sun Porch Donuts, coffee and great discussion served!

A Musical Month of Movies for the Holidays! At the Movies on BPTV 23 Thursdays at 2:00 pm

December 5 “The King and I” (1956 musical)

December 12 “South Pacific” (1958 musical)

December 19 “Oklahoma” (1955 musical)

December 26 “The Sound of Music” (1965 musical)

by Mary Beth Saylor, Director

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Above: President and CEO David Beck presented Judy Soule a gift at the Annu-al Board Meeting and Dinner. Judy served on the Brewster Board of Direc-tors for 10 years including time as Pres-ident. We applaud her dedication and thank her for her service to Brewster.

Below: Wanda Meyer and Alice Barron at the Annual Holiday Charity Bazaar. Both volunteered at the Bazaar and we especially thank Wanda and all of our talented residents who made beautiful handcrafted items. What a wonderful gift to share.

Celebrating Those Who Humbly Serve

Below: Linn Morrow and other veterans at Brewster Health Center received special recognition from members of the Air National Guard. Proud moments for everyone.

A Sampling of Special Programs Westminster Presbyterian Bell Choir

St. Matthews Parish Youth Carolers

Caroling with Maranatha Fellowship

Silverwinds Flute Ensemble

Lowman Ladies Ensemble

Kaw Valley Dulcimer Group

4-H Carolers

The Lindquist Family Music Program

Donna Doel’s Piano Students

Lillian Wen Flute Program

Ray McComas Brass Ensemble

Shawnee Heights Girl Scouts

Michiko Snell’s Strings Students

Transfers Don and Pat Finson Oak 103 Ruth Rockhold N-14

december remembrances

Staff Anniversaries Brewster staff members who are celebrating their employment

anniversaries in November!

Department Location Years

Administration

Karen Jackson BE 1

Community Relations

Mary Beth Saylor MB 8

Dining Services

Victoria McPherson BHC 7

Brad Reschke MB 1

Gerald Winn MB 1

Environmental Services

Kay Kempton BE 10

Danny Moss BS 10

Sharon Petrone MB 11

Lucreta Thomas BS 13

Jan Spiker MB 22

Health Services

Rosalind Loggins-Gay BHC 6

Alma Quiroz BHC 13

Julian Vann BHC 1

Melissa Smith BHC 2

Marcus Hill BHC 6

Lynnise Livingston BHC 9

Ruby Douglas BHC 2

Olivia Delgado BHC 3

Hanna Lincoln BHC 2

Maria Ramirez AL 4

Rehab

Scott Sewell Rehab 2

Kristin Webb Rehab 2

Security/Transportation

Cecile Coleman Campus 6

Lincoln Law Campus 8

Dale Clemmons Campus 5

Therapy Services

Stephanie Unekis BHC 2

Resident Birthdays Jane Lane 3

Barbara Langham 3

Bev Northrop 3

Betty Whitney 3

Adrian Allen 4

John Koger 4

Naomi Mick

Earl Butler 5

Dolores Lewis 5

Matilda Bonnel 7

Marjorie Murphy 7

Peter Packard 7

Waunita Roseberry 9

Ellen Graham 10

Johanna Roney 10

Vada Drayer 11

Betty Craig 12

Edna Fluke 12

Jack Collins 13

Audrey Singleton 14

Lila Jones 15

Irv Rosen 15

Bart Ramsey 16

Florine King 17

Gene Rapstine 17

Nickie Stein 17

Paul Huss 18

Betty Jo Marling 21

Virginia Thompson 23

Bette Bossler 24

Lorene Kring 24

Sydney Fluke 27

Maxine Horton 28

Laura Semler 28

Margean Cress 29

Frank Rice 29

Harriette Ramsey 30

Lenora Anderson 31

Lela Paden 31

Anniversaries George and Lenore Marschall 12-20-59

Dean and Georgia McKeever 12-21-85

Lloyd and Margery Purcell 12-31-45

New Residents Gloria Appleton BHC Darrell Humphries AL 10 Barbara Wildrix AL 21 Eva Courtner MB 218 Mary Gehr MB 426 Fran Olin Townhome

In Memoriam Mrs. Eva McVay 10-4-13

Mrs. Ruth Sullivant 11-6-13

Mr. Larry Yingling 11-7-13

celebrations | new beginnings | fond farewells