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TransylvaniaMarch 2016

Pg 2. St. Patrick’s Day is here!

Pg 4. Meet Hazel Adams in our participant spotlight

Pg 3. Easter Celebration!

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Designing with colorful oriental parasols: Awesome!

Do you know a caregiver who needs some time for

him/herself? Adult Day Services can provide that

much needed time.

Attending day care has helped mother greatly. Being kept busy has stopped a lot of her negative dialogue of the past and thinking

of her losses. The day goes by quickly for her at daycare, which gives her less time to dwell on things. Thanks!

We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your contributions help us thrive.

Carol Loveland - Refreshments for participants Powell family - undergarments Land of Sky Regional Council - Scarves, gloves, and hats

Monetary Donations Wood Family

MarchTHANK YOUS

ClarityFocus

Attention to detail makes for fine craftwork

Baked ZitiMeat Sauce

Mixed VegetablesDinner roll

Chocolate BrownieApplesauce

Chicken EnchiladaBlack Beans

Squashdinner Roll

Strawberry ShortcakeTropical Fruit

Roasted Beef & GravyMashed Potatoes

Peas & CarrotsDinner RollYellow Cake

Fresh Pineapple

Pulled PorkTomato SauceBaked Beans

ColeslawChocolate Cake

Peaches

MeatloafMashed Potatoes

Greens Beansdinner roll

Cherry CrispMandarin Oranges

And here we go! Do March winds blow in like a lion, making your “March Hair” stand on end? Outstanding Adult Day College basketball shall be showcased during our 2nd annual March Madness event, on the 9th, with contests, exhibitions and more. Rain, snow or shine! Sport your favorite team colors and baggy shorts. (Win a Yeti cooler! ha ha)

A little later, St, Patrick’s Day slithers on in for lucky green festivities. (Snakes, not so lucky). Put a shamrock in your lapel and expect a big blarney kiss! (or pinch, as the case may be). On the 21st, we’ll evaluate the Spring Equinox with fun planetary facts, art and games. And finally, at month’s end, we’ll celebrate this year’s early Easter, on Good Friday, the 25th, for those who wish to. Get ready for egg dying, fancy hats and sharing the inspiration. (Out like a lamb).

What’s Going On in March?

LUNCHMenuMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

March 7 - 11

March 14 - 18

March 28 - April 1

March 21 - 25

February 29 - March 4

Oriental parasols create colorful displays

Chicken Pot PieSuccotashDinner roll

Chocolate BrownieApplesauce

Deli SandwichLettuce, Tomato & Cheese

Potato Salad & rollStrawberry Shortcake

Tropical Fruit

Lemon ChickenSweet Potato

CarrotsDinner roll

Yellow CakeDiced Pineapple

Hamburger w/BunLettuce, Tomato & Cheese

Potato WedgesChocolate Cake

Peaches

Turkey a la KingButtered Egg Noodles

Green BeansDinner roll

Apple CobblerPrunes

Baked ZitiMeat Sauce

Mixed VegetablesDinner roll

Chocolate BrownieApplesauce

Chicken EnchiladaBlack Beans

Squashdinner Roll

Strawberry ShortcakeTropical Fruit

Roasted Beef & GravyMashed Potatoes

Peas & CarrotsDinner RollYellow Cake

Fresh Pineapple

Pulled PorkTomato SauceBaked Beans

ColeslawChocolate Cake

Peaches

MeatloafMashed Potatoes

Greens Beansdinner roll

Cherry CrispMandarin Oranges

Chicken ParmesanPasta w/MarinaraRoasted Zucchini

Dinner rollChocolate Brownie

Peaches

Beef StewWhite Rice Pilaf

GreensDinner roll

Strawberry ShortcakeTropical Fruit

Pork CutletScalloped Potatoes

BroccoliDinner roll

Chocolate Chip CookieFresh Pineapple Chunks

Sloppy Joe w/BunColeslaw

Macaroni & CheeseDinner roll

Chocolate CakeFruit Cocktail

Turkey w/GravyStuffingCarrots

Dinner rollApple Cobbler

Mandarin Oranges

Chicken Pot PieSuccotashDinner roll

Chocolate BrownieApplesauce

Deli SandwichLettuce, Tomato & Cheese

Potato Salad & rollStrawberry Shortcake

Tropical Fruit

Lemon ChickenSweet Potato

CarrotsDinner roll

Yellow CakeDiced Pineapple

Hamburger w/BunLettuce, Tomato & Cheese

Potato WedgesChocolate Cake

Peaches

Turkey a la KingButtered Egg Noodles

Green BeansDinner roll

Apple CobblerPrunes

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March 2016 Day Care / Day Health Activity CalendarSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

DAILY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Monday - Friday7:30

7:30 – 10:00

10:00 - 12:00

12:00 - 1:30

1:30 - 3:00

3:00 - 4:00

4:00 - 5:30

Open

Good Morning Adult Day

Wellness and Well-being

Lunch/Rest and Relax

Movin’ and Groovin’

Afternoon Refreshments and Word Games

Afternoon Adventures

10:00 Health Focus with Leah

10:00 Crafts w/ Suzanne Byer12:00 Piano Music w/Charlotte

1:30 Land of Waterfalls Dulcimer Ensemble

1:30 Celtic Conspiarcy

10:00 Let’s Get Baking

11:30 Bible Study

11:30 Bible Study

10:00 Bingo11:30 Bible Study2:00 Blue Shriaz5:30 - 6:30 Caregiver Support Group

10:00 Bingo11:30 Bible Study

March Madness

Easter Celebration

St. Patricks DayParty

Spring EquinoxCelebration

11:30 Bible Study

10:00 Let’s Get Baking1:30 Drum Circle with Doug

10:00 Let’s Get Baking12:00 Piano Music w/Charlotte

12:00 Piano Music w/Charlotte

12:00 Piano Music w/Charlotte

12:00 Piano Music w/Charlotte

Adult Day Services 3

Meet the

Executive Director Alyson Johnson-Sawyer, BA

Operations Manager Angie Williams, BA

Administrative Manager Ruth Butler

Program Manager Nicole Petit

Health Care Coordinators Leah Buchanan, RN Kim Ericson, LPN Angela Rackley, RN

Lead Program Guide Natalie Stephenson, AA

Program Guides Katy Carroll Craig Derr Marcia Matheson Anita Orr April Owen

Tri-County Support Allison Burnett, BA

Newsletter Coordination/ Special Event Decorator Mary Lou Travis, BA

Adult Day Services TRANSYLVANIA Team

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There’s adventure in Hazel’s background that may have started when her grandparents immigrated from Sweden to America in the late 1800s. Hazel was raised in Massachusetts and as a young woman moved to New York to attend fashion design school. In the 1930s her bold spirit and confidence led her to open her own dressmaking business in New York.

Hazel and her husband Richard (now deceased) raised three children - Janice, who lives in NC and Andy and Cori - both on the West Coast. Daughter Janice said “Hazel knows about every road from the east coast to California.” Hazel and Richard would drive across the country every year to visit friends and family...camping all the way.

Participant SPOTLIGHT

Hazel Adams

Mardi Gras! We jumped into the spirit of New Orleans and danced to the sounds

of jazz, zydeco and Cajun music.

It’s the year of the monkey!kites

calligraphychopsticks & rice

We honored the ancient Asian culture.

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OurWISH LIST� Real eggs to boil and dye (donate by Wed. March 23)

� Colorful dye for eggs� Vinegar� Party Favors to fill children’s Easter baskets (individually wrapped candies & small trinket toys, i.e.: Pencils, bracelets, stickers, mini bubbles & whistles)

� Shamrock plants (live 4 inch potted plants)

� Prepaid gift cards for staff to make purchases at AC Moore, Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Walmart, Target, Kmart & wherever art & craft supplies are sold

� St. Patricks green napkins/ placemats /paper plates � March Madness basketball napkins/placemats/ paper plates � Kiln - In good working condition- suitable for ceramic use

� Cookie Sheets � Mixing bowls of various sizes � Art papers (scrapbooking, cardstock, embossed, white and multi-colored)

� Colorful Dry Erase Markers� 4 oz disposable cups� Dinner size paper napkins� Bingo prizes (trial size items, unused hotel toiletries, combs, small Kleenex packets, pads of paper, greeting cards, playing cards, items for men, notecard sets, liquid shower soap, small flashlights)

� Punch balloons (heavy balloon with rubber band attached)

� Ground decaf coffee� Copy paper� Variety of spices for cooking & baking� Fresh Flowers

Are you ready?footballshelmets

shoulder padscleats

Super Bowl Fun!

Our Super Bowl Tailgate Party brought out the athlete in everyone!

Creative Commentary ... by our Participants

Sports officials honored participants with MVP (Most Valuable Player) awards.Our athletes responded with grace, humility and humor!

Richard: I had 5 sisters, so I had to be able to run!Nolan: One day as a kid, I just picked up an old football. I never could catch a real pig, so I picked up a “pigskin” instead.!Sistah (Lillian): It just came natural to me.Aubrey: I just played when I wanted to.

Granny (Areta): Can I frame this (the award certificate)?Nunzia: I’m as surprised as you are!Pat (who portrayed the team owner): Strange things are happening…AC: I thank the dear Lord for all He has given me...in my 39 years! (ha ha). Hazel (who began cheerleading at age 13): Well, I just get up and get the team excited!

Adult dAy ServiceS

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