Volume 1, Issue 1

September 2012Village Perspective

414 Camino de la PlacitaTaos, New Mexico 87571www.TaosRetirementVillage.com575-758-8248

Inside this issue:Our NewestDevelopment ...........................2Meet Our Rehab Team .......3Calendarof Events .........................4 & 5Village Bistro andCenter for the Arts ...............6What’s Happeningthis Month .................................7Yoga ..............................................7Music with Jenny .................7Exercise Class .......................7Mahjong......................................7Jackson’s‘Get Well’ Visit ................8

Come Join Our Journey of Rediscovery

A ‘Get Well’ Visit From Jackson

Join the remarkable journey to Taos Retirement Village.

You’ve lived an extraordinary life; now enjoy the peace of mind of living in a senior community that lets you truly be yourself. Much like the town of Taos, Taos Retirement Village is a venue for artists, writers, musicians and active people, who all draw on a lifetime of experiences to live an enriched life each new day. Taos Retirement Village is a

serene and creative community, with beautiful grounds and gardens, a knowledgeable and highly skilled staff, and exceptionally designed and constructed apartments and casitas. With a convenient location in the heart of Taos, our village enables active residents to pursue their interests, celebrate old friendships and make new ones. We believe in creating a supportive environment that enables you to maintain a sense of

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identity both through independence and autonomy and through caring relationships within the community of Taos Retirement Village. We recognize aging as a vibrant phase of rediscovery, peace, joy and comfort. Explore exciting opportunities in the community of Taos. Enjoy the many sides of who you are. Continue to learn, create, contribute, connect and grow in the vital community of Taos Retirement Village. E

Call Tammy Updike, for a personal tour575-779-8993

Jean Smith, published author of 8 books, has found that retirement at TRV gives her the opportunity to enjoy one of her most loved passions, horseback riding. Jean recently had a

freak accident while mounting her gentle Tennessee Walker named Jackson. Following surgery, Jean was able to return to TRV where she has been receiving rehabilitation therapy while enjoying the comfort of staff she knows so well and the company of her friends in the community.

Today, Jackson came to visit. The connection between Jean and her horse is very inspiring. TRV encourages these kinds of heartwarming connections recognizing the healing benefits of moments such as this.

In riding a horsewe borrow freedom.

~Helen Thomson

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We now provide in-house rehabilitation services to help you live your life and get more out of each

day. Our in-patient, outpatient, and long-term care rehabilitation offerings, are staffed with caring, experienced therapists.

Physical Therapy Expertise:• Balance and Mobility Disorders• Orthopedic• Stroke• Neurological Limb Injuries• Back Pain• Wheel Chair Assessment and Training

Our Newest Development:Serving our Village at a Higher Level!

Occupational TherapyExpertise:• Stroke• Splint Fabrication• Upper Extremity Disorders• Functional Activity Decline• Adaptive Equipment Recommendations• Memory and Orientation Training• Home Evaluations

Speech TherapyExpertise:• Swallowing and Vocal Dysfunction• Cognition• Dementia• Hearing and Communication Disorders

Watch for more exciting events next month!

Taos Archaeological SocietyTuesday, September 11th, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Kit Carson Electric, 118 Cruz Alta Rd.EAT - PRAY - PETRA: PROTECTING A WORLD HERITAGE SITE’s PAST - Phil YoungTRV bus leaves front office at 6:30 p.m. Please call Henry Mascarenas to reservetransportation by Monday, September 10th @ 4:00 p.m.

Long Term Health Care InsuranceFriday, September 14th, 2012 at 4:30 pm in the Village CenterGuest speaker Wanda Lucero, a State Farm Agent, will be sharing information about long termhealth care insurance. Residents, family and friends are invited to join us for this important talk.

Time For Tea at T.R.V.Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the Village CenterJoin us for high tea. Rediscover yourself through sharing the past, present and future,or just ideas. Contribute, connect and grow with our Rediscovery Group.

Taos Chamber Music Group20th Anniversary Season OpenerSaturday, September 22nd & Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at 5:00 pm Held at the Arthur Bell Auditorium at the Harwood Museum of Art.A festive program combining classical, Spanish, Latin, popular, jazz and folk musical influences kicks off the season with Chick Corea’s Trio for flute, bassoon and piano, Maximo Diego Pujol’s Dos Aires Candomberos for flute and marimba, Manuel de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs, Vaughan Williams Suite de Ballet for flute and piano, songs by Ricky Ian Gordon, and Mosaics for flute, bassoon and marimba by Eric Ewazen who will be at the performances to introduce the piece. Angela Gabriel, marimba | Kirsten Lear, mezzo-soprano | Nancy Laupheimer, fluteToni Lipton, bassoon | Robert Tweten, pianoTRV bus leaves front office between 4:30 - 4:45. TRV residents, please call HenryMascarenas at 779-7090 to reserve transportation by Thursday, September 20th @ 4:00 p.m.

Improve your

strength, flexibility& balance

Wear loose clothing

and tennis shoes. Bring a towel and a bottle of

water.Come! Sing and dance with your neighbors.

Tuesday’s at 10:30 am Wednesday’s at 3:00 pmTuesday’s at 11:00 am

Yogaat Rod Lawson’s

ExerciseClass

Musicwith Jenny Vincent

and FriendsJoin us for a game of skill, strategy,

calculation and chance

Thursday’s at 2:00 pm

Mahjong

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Meet OurRehab Team!

Village Bistro &Center for the Arts

Vonnie GamezDirector of OperationsVonnie comes to TaosRetirement Village with over 10 years ofcombined experience in management and health care. She began her career as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, treating a variety of patients with a strong focus on the geriatric population. She worked her way up to Program Director and served in that role for numerous facilities with a national rehabilitation company. Vonnie received her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Woman’s University. As our Director of Operations, Vonnie brings her dedication to excellent patient care by supporting our team of exceptional therapists while they deliver quality therapy services.

June HackerPhysical TherapistJune is our highly skilled Physical Therapist with sixteen years of experience working in hospitals, home health, and outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation centers. June’s degree in Physical Therapy was earned at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is dedicated to giving each patient quality care and promoting their optimal functional capabilities. As resident of Taos, June is anxious to work with the citizens there to help them obtain the quality of life they desire.

Mailyn CasadoOccupational TherapistMailyn is our Director of Rehabilitation and an Occupational Therapist. Mailyn’s ten plus years of experience make her an excellent asset to any team. She has experience is a variety of settings including schools, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Mailyn received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Velez College in the Philippines. She has been a resident of New Mexico for over 11 years and loves giving its residents the highest of quality care possible.

At Taos Retirement Village there is opportunity to become part of an active and carefree environment, designed for your specific needs. To offer residents a

higher quality of life, we decided to create a community within a community- the Community Center for the Arts. This newly-constructed space will support the already established sense of community by allowing residents to participate in educational or leisure activities, tend to their well-being, share individual talents, or just discover an entirely new passion. Browse through the generously stocked library. Be inspired by the resident art gallery. Attend a community play or speaking event at the large theater space. Meet your friends for a mid-morning cappuccino. It’s your choice and our pleasure. Within the Community Center for the Arts is the Village Bistro and Cafe, which will offer dine-in, take out or delivery options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tempting aromas will draw you into a sun-filled dining area, where you can enjoy delicious organic and locally sourced food. Daily menus will include quiches, homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, fruit and casseroles of the day. Weekly specials will be available, such as eggs benedict, hand-tossed pizzas and spaghetti and meatballs. The Village Bistro and Cafe will also cater to individual residents with different dietary needs. With its beautiful decor, the Village Bistro and Cafe will surely be a place to share a meal with other residents or bring a guest.

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Experience Active Retirement Living At It’s Best!

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10:30 am, Yoga at Rod’s Apt. # 5911:30 am, Music by Jenny MB

10:30 am, Yoga at Rod’s Apt. # 5911:30 am, Music by Jenny MB 7:00 pm, Taos Archaeological Society - Kit Carson Electric

10:30 am, Yoga at Rod’s Apt. # 5911:30 am, Music by Jenny MB 3:00 pm, TRV Tea VC

10:30 am, Yoga at Rod’s Apt. # 5911:30 am, Music by Jenny MB

10:00 am, Birthday Coffee MB 3:00 pm, Exercise Class TBA

10:00 am, St. James Episcopal Church MB 3:00 pm, Exercise Class TBA

3:00 pm, Exercise Class TBA

3:00 pm, Exercise Class TBA

10:00 am, Coffee with David MB 3:00 pm, Exercise Class TBA

12:00 pm, Luncheon VC 2:00 pm, Mahjong MB

10:30 am, Writing Group TBA 2:00 pm, Mahjong MB

10:00 am, Reading Group VCL 2:00 pm, Mahjong MB 4:00 pm, Social Hour VC

9:30 am, Albertson’s, Smith’s, Bank & Pharmacy 4:30 pm, Meet the Residents VC 6:00 pm, Dinner VC

9:30 am, Albertson’s, Smith’s, Bank & Pharmacy 4:30 pm, Health Care Talk VC 6:00 pm, Dinner VC

9:30 am, Albertson’s, Smith’s, Bank & Pharmacy 6:00 pm, Dinner VC 7:00 pm, Movie Night VC

9:30 am, Albertson’s, Smith’s, Bank & Pharmacy

9:30 am, Wal-Mart, Cid’s & Bank

9:30 am, Wal-Mart, Cid’s & Bank

9:30 am, Wal-Mart, Cid’s & Bank

10:30 pm, Quakers VC

10:30 pm, Quakers VC 5:00 pm, Taos Chamber Music, Harwood Season at a Glance

5:00 pm, Taos Chamber Music, Harwood Season at a Glance

LOCATIONSVC .......Village CenterMB .......Main BuildingVT ........Village TheaterVCL .....Village Center LibraryTBA ..... To Be Announced