May 2021

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CINCO de MAYO PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 1:30 p.m. FISHER AUDITORIUM (Live CH2)

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is more popularly celebrated in the United States than Mexico, and has become associated with the celebration of Mexican-American culture? Americans everywhere will be eating chips and salsa, on occasion attending parades, enjoying Mexican folk dancing, and mariachi music. To celebrate this “Fifth of May”, we invite you to dress in your colorful Latin flare and enjoy the musical entertainment at 2:00 p.m. in the Fisher Auditorium with vocalist Courtney Colletti. If you would like to attend the Cinco de Mayo program, please make your reservations with Eileen Burks by calling her at 215-368-4438, extension 44121. Seating is limited, temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be observed. This program will also be broadcasted LIVE on channel 2.

LIN LI JEWELRY SALES $$ WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. BISTRO LOBBY

Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day and just in time for your gift giving for that special person in your life, is the mobile jewelry store. Lin Li Jewelry Store has been coming to Dock Woods for years and features a variety of sterling silver jewelry and quality gemstone pieces at great prices. Lin Li will nicely package your gifts, deliver any items ordered, and exchange items purchased as gifts. The store will be set-up for four hours in front of the fireplace in the Bistro lobby. A percentage of each sale will benefit the Dock Woods Sharing Fund. We ask that you wait your turn at the jewelry tables as we will continue to social distance and wear masks while shopping. Don’t forget to mark your calendars!

CELEBRATING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH “COMMUNITIES OF STRENGTH”

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month,” the prelude to “Older Americans Month.” Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. The 2021 theme, “COMMUNITIES OF STRENGTH” celebrates older adults and how they have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. Older Americans Month also serves to raise awareness concerning elder abuse and neglect. This month as we promote the power of connection and engagement in building our strong Dock Woods Community, we invite everyone to participate in some small way throughout the month of May. Just remember you are resilient, and you all play a key role in making our community stronger! Let the celebration begin!!

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RESIDENTIAL LIVING PICNIC AT FISCHER’S PARK THURSDAY, JUNE 10 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. SHUTTLES

The Residential Living Services Team has planned the annual RL picnic to be held at the Bull Pen Pavilion at Fischer’s Park, located on Bustard Road in Towamencin Township on Thursday, June 10th beginning at 11:00 a,m. Bring along your folding chairs, your lawn and table games, and dress comfortably to the daily weather! At the picnic your lunch will include hotdogs, potato salad, chips, watermelon, bottled water, and Rita’s water ice. The price per person is $3.50 per person to be billed on your statement. We will have limited shuttle service with two pick-up times. 10:30a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Return shuttle to Dock Woods will begin at 2:30 p.m. Please make your reservations with Eileen Burks at 215-368-4438, extension 44121 or by emailing her at Eileen.burks@livingbranches.org

(Just a reminder that the picnic, location and shuttle service will be dependent upon the current pandemic guidelines and weather conditions.) Don’t forget your masks, observed social distancing, and have FUN!

WELLNESS CENTER

Lab Services are available by appointment only through Grand View Hospital for Dock Acres, Dock Gardens, the Villas and residents of Dock Manor who have joined the Wellness Center. Please bring your lab and therapy orders to the Welcome Center receptionist at least 48 business hours before your requested appointment and address it to the attention of Maria Popp, Wellness Nurse. Maria will call you to get on the GVH schedule. Labs are drawn Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in the conference room off the Welcome Center.

The Wellness Clinic is open by appointment at this time. If you would like to schedule a time to see Maria, please call her between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to set this up.

To make an appointment with the following doctors:

Please inform them that you will be seen at Dock Woods.

Dr. Arthur Donley, Podiatrist Call: 215-361-5769

Dr. Christine Kilczewski, Tri Valley Primary

Care (Lansdale) or Brigitte Harken, CRNP,

Tri Valley Primary Care Call: 215-361-5010

Dr. Andrea Pellegrino, Tri Valley Primary

Care (Quakertown) or Brigitte Harkin, CRNP

Call 215-536-0655

Dr. Gwen Rosenthal, Optometrist Call: 610-667-4123

Dr. David Flynn,

Associates in Hearing Call 215-855-4217

** Please bring your insurance cards and list of medications**

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MOTHER’S DAY PROGRAM W/JOANNA MELL FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

2:00 p.m. (FA) (Live CH2)

“If love is as sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” Stevie Wonder

As we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9 we would like for you to join us in the Fisher Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. with harpist Joanna Mell to celebrate Mother’s Day together on Friday, May 7. Enjoy the beautiful harp arrangements that Joanna will be performing at this afternoon concert. Following the concert, a special on-the-go treat will be given to all who are in attendance. If you would like to attend this afternoon concert, please make your reservations with Eileen Burks by calling her at 215-368-4438, extension 44121. Seating is limited, temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be observed. This program will also be broadcast LIVE on channel 2.

MOTHER’S DAY CHAIR BINGO MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 2:00 p.m. (RR)

You are invited to come and play some Recipe for Mom BINGO games in your seat with new BINGO sheets per game. The recipe to play is 1 Ton of Patience, 2 cups of Kindness, 1 pint of Love, A dash of Understanding, A handful of Laughter, 3 spoonful of FUN, a Sprinkle of HUGS, and A pinch of Hope. Bring along a pencil or marker and a large book or magazine to place your bingo sheet on. Seating is limited, so be sure to make your reservation with Eileen Burks at 215-368-4438, extension 44121. Remember to be screened,

wear your mask, and observe social distancing. Enjoy this MOM Recipe of FUN!!!

RL MAY BIRTHDAY PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021

2:00 p.m. (FA) (Live CH2)

If you are celebrating a birthday this month, we welcome you to sign-up with Eileen Burks and join us at the birthday program. We will be able to accommodate 25 residents celebrating their birthday to come and enjoy the birthday program presented on the piano with pianist, James Correnti. If you are not celebrating a birthday this month, Eileen will be happy to place you on the wait list once the birthday celebrants have had a chance to register. Sign up by calling Eileen Burks at 215- 368-4438, extension 44121. Remember to wear your masks, have a temperature check and observe social distancing. Happy Birthday to YOU!!

MUSICAL MEDITATION WITH NICK FRIDAYS, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 9:30 a.m. (FA)

Did you know combining music with meditation can deepen the positive effects of both, and bring you greater stress relief. Listening to music improves your mood by releasing the feel-good brain chemical, dopamine, and meditating while listening to music refreshes you from within and rejuvenates your mind. We invite you to join music therapy intern Nick Zaborowski every Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fisher Auditorium as he leads a 30-minute music meditation relaxation session. Nick will be playing gentle and peaceful guitar music while reading off a

script that encourages the group to relax their mind and body. If you plan to attend these sessions, please make your reservations with Eileen Burks at 215-368-4438, extension 44121. Seating is limited, temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be observed.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC WITH NICK FRIDAYS, MAY 7, 14, 21, 28 2:00 p.m. (NW FISH POND LOBBY)

Mark your calendars to join Nick Zaborowski, Music Therapy Intern for 30 minutes every Friday at 2:00 p.m. located at the Dock Gardens NW (fish pond) lobby. Nick will play on his guitar a variety of songs, and sing these popular tunes with you sharing a beat with the variety of instruments he will provide. Singing is permitted with masks and social distancing observed. Don’t forget to remind your neighbor to join you!

PA PAIN & SPINE INSTITUTE PRESENTATION “NEW PROCEDURES TO GET RID OF SPINAL STENOSIS TO GET YOU UP and MOVING AGAIN” MONDAY, MAY 17

2:00 p.m. (CH) (Live CH2)

We have invited Dr. David Qu, MD and Dr. Robert Kelly, DO from the Pennsylvania Pain & Spine Institute to share what treatment options are available for lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the progressive, degenerative, age- related narrowing of the spinal canal that can lead to lower back pain, leg pain, and numbness and tingling that is worsened while standing and walking. Learn how technological advancements has led to the development of the mildTM procedure which is less

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WORLD BEE DAY PRESENTATION W/TIM BETZ THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021

2:00 p.m. (CH) (Live CH2)

You are invited to join Director of the Morgan Log House, Tim Betz at 2:00pm in the Chapel as he talks about raising and keeping honey bees. This talk will include information about hives and beekeeping, as well as the historical uses and methods of beekeeping. If you would like to attend the presentation please make your reservations with Eileen Burks by calling her at 215 368-4438, extension 44121. Seating is limited, temperature checks, masks, and social distancing will be observed. The presentation will also be broadcasted LIVE on channel 2.

FRIDAY FUN FACTS WITH BRENT & EILEEN FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 9:30 a.m. CHANNEL 2 LIVE

You are invited to tune in to channel 2 and join Brent & Eileen LIVE as they share some FUN FACTS about happenings in the month of May. Topics for this month include Older Americans Month, National Mental Health Month, National Meditation Month, National Hamburger Day and Memorial Day to name a few. Set your dials to channel 2 at 9:30 a.m. and learn some interesting Friday Fun Facts!!!

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NATURE’S WONDER WITH BOB & BARBARA MULLEN TUESDAY, MAY 18

2:00 p.m. (CH) (Live CH2)

Please join us for Nature’s Wonder on Tuesday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. Bob and Barbara Mullen have a passion for walking in nature and capturing what they find with their cameras. They have put together a power point presentation which includes over 230 photos of the adventures they share together. Bob will share information about the gear they use and the photos, and Barbara will share inspirational stories learned from their adventures. If you would like to attend this live presentation, please make your reservations with Eileen Burks by calling her at 215 368-4438, extension 44121. Seating is limited, temperatures checks, masks, and social distancing will be observed. This presentation will also be broadcasted LIVE on channel 2.

INTRODUCTION TO ART THERAPY WITH DANA SHAFER “CREATION OF COLORFUL COLLAGES” MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021

2:00 p.m. (RR) (Live CH2)

This month Dana Shafer, candidate in art therapy and counseling from Drexel University will be creating colorful collages using a variety of textured paper, magazine images, illustrations, and other mixed media materials. The purpose of this month’s art group is to express our love of color, as Spring continues and reminds us that we live in a vibrant, colorful world. No prior art experience is necessary. Art Therapy is for creativity, connection, and trying something new. If you would like to attend the class, please make your reservations with Eileen Burks at 215-368-4438, extension 44121. The class size is very limited, temperature checks , masks and social distancing will be observed. See you there!

HISTORIAN HERB KAUFMAN “THE SECRET ARMY: FEMALE SPIES PART TWO” THE CIVIL WAR THROUGH THE COLD WAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

2:00 p.m. (CH) (Live CH2)

Did you know women were thought to be more inconspicuous as spies and they capitalized on this deception? Historian, Herb Kaufman has returned to share part II of “The Secret Army: Female Spies” and how women disguised themselves during the Civil War as actresses and servants, and even feigned idiocy to obtain secrets. They obtained valuable information and were eventually recognized for their contributions to both the Union and the

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DINING SERVICES

Dining Services will continue weekly menus for the Hearthside Bistro.

Please call extension 52407 to place your orders, direct dial 215-565-2407 or email your orders to fooddw@livingbranches.org

New menus are distributed weekly with in-house mail. If you need a menu, please let us know when you order.

Take-out from Christopher’s is offered two nights a week.

Our final Travel the World will be featured in May. See your weekly menus for more details.

Dinner includes soup or salad, entrée, two sides & dessert for a set price of $22.95.

Place your order by Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. for Wednesday pick up at 4:30 p.m. OR

Place your order by Thursday at 2:00 p.m. for Friday pick up at 4:30 p.m.

Please call extension 52407 to place your orders, direct dial 215-565-2407 or email your orders to fooddw@livingbranches.org

FUND DEVELOPMENT

AmazonSmile Are you planning to bless the mothers and fathers in your life with something special this spring? Do your shopping online and use www.smile.amazon.com. Select Living Branches as your designated charity and then shop as you normally would on the site. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase total to the Living Branches Benevolent Care Fund, which benefits residents who can no longer afford the full cost of their care. It does not cost you anything more and it will make a difference for neighbors and friends at Living Branches for years to come.

Employer Matching Gifts Every year we receive a few matching gifts from residents and family members who have a connection with an employer or previous employer, who offers a matching plan to their employees or retirees. If you are one of those thoughtful donors, thank you for going the extra mile and including us in your annual plan for contributions. There may be more of you out there who could be using this benefit to double your donations. If you are aware of local or regional companies that have a matching gift program, please notify Keith Heavener, Director of Fund Development, at extension 44115.

We are Happy to Meet with You! The COVID restrictions have been lifted! So, Keith and Dena can now visit you in your home. If you have about the benevolent care program, questions legacy giving, planned giving, etc. please call them directly to set-up a time to chat. If you’re most comfortable meeting outside, that’s fine. If you prefer a phone call instead of a visit, that’s okay too. Keith Heavener, Director of Fund

Development, 215-368-4438, ext. 44115 Dena Winner, Fund Development Associate,

215-368-4438, ext. 44304 Tune in to the Everence Seminar! The Living Branches Fund Development office will be hosting a seminar provided by Everence Financial Services on Thursday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dock Woods Chapel and on Channel 2. Come and learn from the Everence professionals about “Making Your Wishes Known.” Everence Financial Services is a member of the Living Branches Preferred Trust Provider Program. This free seminar will provide you with six questions for you to make sure your wills and advance directives are truly making your wishes known for your family. Planning for the future is a gift

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MEMORIES, MEMORIAL SERVICES, MEMORIAL DAY AND SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE….

All of these words come from the same root word, “mem,” which means to remember. During the month of May we take time to remember. As we celebrate Memorial Day, it is a time to remember and honor the loved ones we have lost who served in the military. Our Service of Remembrance is scheduled for May 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. It is a service to remember those in our community who have passed since August of 2020. God knows we need to take time to remember our loved ones. As we tell their story and think about the impact of their lives, it gives us strength to live the life we have before us.

Remembering together happens a lot here at Dock Woods. I often listen to stories of the past and it can be both joyful and sad. Telling our stories and being heard can be healing for our hurts and hopeful for our future. Please take the time to listen to the stories of those around you and honor their memories.

As a pastoral staff, we are always seeking ways to bring encouragement to our community through faith experiences. Our Weekly Devotional on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on channel 2 is one way you are invited to participate. Would you like to share a reading, a vocal or instrumental selection, a scripture, artwork, a story of your faith experience, etc.? Jennifer Wilson, assistant volunteer coordinator (extension 44189) is happy to schedule your participation and Pastor Donna or Sandy are available to answer any questions you might have.

We are grateful to be part of a community that is caring and compassionate. Remembering God’s goodness together is a powerful way to nurture each other. Psalm 111:4, “He causes us to remember his wonderful works. How gracious and merciful is our Lord!” Pastor Sandy Landes

you can offer your family. Most of us have our wills and advance directives drafted and in the desk drawer, but do they answer all the questions we need them to? If you have questions, call Dena at 44304 or Keith at 44115.

THE ACORN SHOP

The Acorn Shop is the place to go when looking for Mother’s day and Graduation gifts and cards! It’s hard to miss all the beautiful, colorful scarves and wonderful new purses that are gracing the Acorn Shop lately! Demdaco’s Willow Tree angels and figurines are 20% off during May for all your Moms & Grads. Stop in and take a look at the great selection for gift giving or for yourself! We are just around the corner and we hope to meet your decorating and gift giving needs!

Spotlight on SARA

Where can I use my SARA device?

Your SARA device works anywhere on campus - both indoors and outdoors. It works in your home, in stairwells, in garages, in the parking lots and along the walking paths.

Are the pendants waterproof? Yes

The pendant can be worn in the shower and can be submerged to a depth of 3 meters

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers, if you have been vaccinated for COVID, please submit a copy of your vaccination card to the volunteer office for your file. For those who have already sent in copies of their cards – THANK YOU!