February 2013

Emeritus atMeadowlands TerraceLicense #000-379

3801 N Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWaco, TX 76708

Telephone: (254) 714-2222

StaffPaula Bodnar -Executive DirectorJennifer Ferguson -Resident Care DirectorMegan Jones -Community RelationsDirectorJanice Turner -Business Office DirectorKay Thomas -Life Enrichment DirectorMary Anderson -Dietary DirectorAl Brumfield -Maintenance DirectorJo Dennis -Transportation

FEBRUARY EVENTSMeadowlands Terrace Senior

Living offers our residents manyopportunities for socializingthrough participation in avariety of programs, activitiesand entertainment that reflectthe talents, interests andpersonalities of our residents.

There’s always plenty goingon around the community andwe want everyone to be involvedin the fun activities includingbingo, afternoon games, crafts,cooking, outings, exercise,singing and evening socials.

Check out our FEBRUARYActivities Calendar for scheduleddaily and weekly activities andspecial events. Plan to attendand participate. You can help

foster a caring environment forall by spending more time withold friends and by taking a fewminutes to invite new residentsto our community activities.

Our special guests forFebruary entertainment includeAll That Jazz Dance Team, RonFritz, Dance Celebration withJeff, our Ever Popular ClassieBallou, and Ken Elliott as Elvisfor our Valentine’s EveningDance. Come on down and joinin the fun.

Sandra Langford and Sage Hunsinger withKen Elliott as Elvis

FEBRUARY FAMILYNIGHT

VALENTINE PARTY & DANCE6 p.m. - Refreshments7 p.m. - Entertainment

Provided by Ken Elliott as ElvisPlease R.S.V.P. by Feb. 11.

We hope to see you!

FEBRUARY EVENTS6

RON FRITZ, NOSTALGIALANE

8 DANCE CELEB. W/JEFF9 ALL THAT JAZZ DANCE TEAM13 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY PARTY14 VALENTINE’S PARTY/DANCE20 CLASSIE BALLOU

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSRESIDENTS

3 JANIE PERRY13 LOIS CHAMBERS

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSSTAFF

5 KAY THOMAS22 TREVIA ONEAL26 NICOLE EVANS

SPIRIT OF THE BELLS

RON FRITZ - SILVER HAIRED POP &COUNTRY

CHINA SPRING GIRL SCOUTS

February Celebrations• Keep your heart in mind

during American HeartMonth.

• Stay organized and focusedfor National TimeManagement Month.

• Give yourself a pat on theback—it’s InternationalBoost Self-Esteem Month.

A VERY SPECIALTHANK-YOU TO ...

our volunteers, staff and familymembers who give your time

and support for activitiesand special events at

Meadowlands Terrace.Sponsors and volunteers

are always needed for activitiessuch as arts/crafts, cooking,games, sewing, parties, Biblestudy group, exercise class,

mail-outs, outing escorts, specialevents, sing-alongs, and all types

of entertainment.If you would like to participate,

please call Kay Thomas at(254) 714-2222 or

(254) 855-5409 - cell.

Pretty in PurpleThe birthstone for February is

amethyst, a purple quartz.Amethyst symbolizes humilityand sincerity.

Positive Thought“There are exactly as many

special occasions in life as wechoose to celebrate.” —RobertBrault

Letter From theExecutive Director

At Emeritus Senior Living, ourresidents’ well-being isour top priority. We knowthat the number one reasonpeople select a senior livingcommunity is the quality ofcare they receive.

We are passionatelycommitted to making adifference in people’s lives byproviding service of the highestquality and value in a supportiveenvironment, promoting thehealth, independence and socialinteraction of seniors.

We’re dedicated to providingthis exceptional care for ourresidents, and if there is everanything we can do for you,please do not hesitate to ask.

As always, our family iscommitted to yours.

Emeritus Family SpotlightEmeritus is known for hiring

some of the most dedicated,compassionate individuals inthe senior living industry. Everyday, they live the EmeritusFamily Values. We are gratefulfor their service and teamwork,for their integrity andresponsiveness and mostimportantly, for honoring thedignity of our residents andalways striving to exceed theirexpectations.

Emeritus Family Values.These values are upheld by all ofour employees in theircommitment to our residentsand loved ones.

As a member of the Emeritusfamily ...

• I welcome, smile at andgreet everyone I havecontact with.

• I am a good listener and Icommunicate honestlywith others.

• I take pride in myappearance and in theappearance of our Emeritushome.

• I am responsive to residentand family choices.

• I strive to exceed theexpectations of all those Icome in contact with.

• I am a problem solver bytaking ownership of issuesand searching for solutions.

• I make a difference everyday.

Ladies of Meadowlands Terrace weretreated to a Hand Spa Day with wonderfulhand massages and lovely manicures byour beauty shop operator, MeredithGarcia. Thank you very much for thespecial treat.

Arrow

Candy

Card

Cupid

February

Flowers

Friends

Groundhog

Heart

Hug

Kiss

Love

Red

Roses

Sweet

Valentine

COMMUNITY NEWS!Our Chapel has recently been

relocated downstairs. Churchservice is provided each Sundaymorning at 9 a.m. Residents,employees, their family membersand friends are all welcome andencouraged to attend.

Renovations are taking place allover our community. Our newdownstairs Chapel looks great andhas more accessibility for ourresidents. The upstairs roomwhich previously held the Chapelis currently being furnished withequipment for our new FitnessCenter. Plans are being made toupgrade the TV room. Come byfor a visit and check out all of ournew areas.

“Ask A Nurse” is being providedby Evelyn with Guardian HealthCare Services on Thursdays from 3to 4 p.m. in the communitydining room. A short presentationwill be given with February topicsincluding Diabetes, Hypertension,Stress Management and AdultVaccinations, followed byquestion and answer sessions orprivate consultations.

BINGO SPONSORS!Meadowlands Terrace residents

enjoy Bingo every Mondayevening and Thursday afternoon.These games are sponsored byhealthcare providers, LESLIEMURPHY with TEXAS HOMEHEALTH, DEANNA MAREK withINTEGRACARE, MIKE NEELY andRACHEL REUTER withSTANDARDS HOME HEALTH.Thank you, MANDY HALE, for allthe Bingo games you provided in2012. We welcome GENERALGEORGE BRINEGAR with RIGHTAT HOME and DAVID RIDLEYwith BLUEBONNET HEALTHSERVICES and look forward toyour visits.

WE APPRECIATE YOU!