A Newsletter for the Members of the Garlands of Barrington

GazetteFEEL Better. AGE Better. LIVE Better.

At The Garlands, we believe that the secret to happiness and joyful longevity is a healthy balance of physical and mental fitness, a sense of community and a positive attitude. Our members feel better, age better and live better with this inspiring approach we call Inspira!

FEEL Better. AGE Better. LIVE Better.

... in every season!

1000 Garlands Lane, | Barrington, IL 60010thegarlands.com | (847) 756-3000

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AUGUST 2020

Jill Theis, Caroline O’Laughlin, and Connie Zukowski braved the heat for the party.

Dennis Golbesky and Deanne Born enjoy their first Red, White and Blue BBQ.

Garlands Members line-up at a safe distance for the Red, White and Blue BBQ!

Kay Reich, Karen, and Mary Miller stayed cool

and caught up inside.

Anne, Maria, Ely, and Yareli served up delicious sweets.

All event information was accurate when we went to press. If these safety levels change, we will ensure every member receives updated information.

NOTE: Safety Measures for Performances in the Performing Arts Center1. You must reserve with the Concierge (*07).

2. You will be given a reservation number and must have the number with you when you arrive. No Exceptions.

3. The PAC doors will open 10 - 15 minutes before a performance. You must check-in at the door, be wearing a mask up to the bridge of your nose, and sanitize your hands before entering.

4. PAC chairs are spaced 6 feet apart. We need to clean and turn over the PAC quickly: please do not move any chairs, even to sit closer to someone in your household.

5. The PAC will be thoroughly sanitized before each performance. No food or beverages except for bottled water in the PAC. Please throw out your trash and leave nothing behind.

6. We CAN enjoy the arts and keep each other safe! Questions? Call Lynn Adams, Director of Activities (*13)

Saturday

Aug 11:30 pm- 2:30 pm

Birthday Bash with Keith Baumann - MUST rsvp *07 Performing Arts Center. Limited Participation

Expert in guitar, lap steel guitar, 5-string banjo, mandolin, dobro, Keith Baumann has played with many big-name bluegrass, jazz, Dixieland, country, and folk bands. In this program Keith features favorite songs from his musical journey and, of course, will lead us in celebrating August birthdays. We’ll serve you individually-packaged confetti cupcakes made by Pastry Chef Julie and bottled water. Bring the number you’re given when you RSVP.

Friday

Aug 142:00 pm

-5:00 pm

Garlands Members Thank All Team Members with… Good Humor! 1000 Entrance, complimentary

Representing all members, your Member Advisory Committee is sponsoring an afternoon of appreciation for the extra efforts put in by Garlands Team Members to keep our campus sanitized and our members well attended to, well-fed, entertained, and, most importantly, SAFE! The Good Humor truck will park at the entrance so you can be indoors for most of the line. Almost all MAC members will be there to greet team members. You are also invited to enjoy a complimentary ice-cream treat.

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Friday

Aug 146:30 pm

- 7:30 pm

Bobby Hunt, Ringling Brothers, Worlds Tiniest Bicycle -MUST rsvp *07 Performing Arts Center Limited Participation

Bobby Hunt, formerly of Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Circus, brings his talent, charm, and silliness to The Garlands. Ventriloquist, balloon artist, juggler, and in both the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not (for riding the smallest bike in the world), Bobby will surprise and delight! He has opened for name acts all over the country, among them Jackie Mason, The Smothers Brothers, The Beach Boys, The Righteous Brothers, and Weird Al Yankovic. The Chicago Sun-Times calls him “A high-powered dose of comedy.” Bring the number you’re given when you RSVP.

Tuesday

Aug 182:00 pm -

2:40 pm

2:40 pm - 3:00 pm

Garden Walk with Jennifer Silk - rsvp *07 2:00-2:40 pm, West Gardens, 2:40-3:00 pm, East Gardens

Your Garlands friends and neighbors worked hard all summer cultivating 30+ raised beds, planters, and patios of home-grown goodness. Wear your widest-brimmed hat on this day to take in the beauty and aromas of their flourishing flower and vegetable gardens. Returning violinist, Jennifer Silk, will soothe your soul as you stroll.

We will start in the West Gardens (between the Service Driveway and Grill Patio) and then will move to the East Gardens (outside Timbers Lounge). Water, lemonade, and an ice cream treat will keep you fresh as a daisy!

Friday

Aug 217:00 pm -

8:00 pm

Friday Evening Concert – Nat King Cole with Jeffrey Deutsch-MUST rsvp *07 Performing Arts Center. Limited Participation.

Born over a hundred years ago and gone by age 45, Nat King Cole sold over 50 million records, changed the direction of jazz piano forever, and heavily influenced future generations of musicians. Longtime Garlands performer Jeffrey Deutsch brings the man, his songs, and his story to two evening performances. Jeff has opened on the Main Stage in Las Vegas for Billy Crystal and the Beach Boys, among others, and entertained all over the world; and he can’t wait to bring Nat King Cole to The Garlands. Bring the number you’re given when you RSVP.

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Dispatches As conditions change or different resources become available, Member Services delivers to your purse shelf (or villa mailbox) Dispatches from Management. You can also review Dispatches on MyGarlands App under “Dispatches News and Info.”

Channel 16 Channel 16 on your television is your Number One Garlands resource during this time – your go-to spot for all campus news and info including:• Dining (menus, special treats)• Fitness (general info, class broadcast times)• Schedule of programming on Channel 17 • Messages

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Things To Do on Channel 17

Featured Programming

Weekdays Aug 1-20

11:00- 11:30 am

Great Courses: The Science of GardeningWhere do you turn for gardening information? To the Internet with its latest 100 percent effective home remedy pest-control mixture? If those are your sources – and they are for so many home gardeners – chances are you haven’t been entirely satisfied with your results. That’s because so many gardening “how-tos” are simply wrong for your particular garden, while other well-established “how-tos” are wrong for the long-term health of any garden.

Friday Aug 7

7:00- 8:30 pm

Saturday Aug 8

1:00-2:30 pm

Live with Carnegie Hall: Michael Feinstein “The Songs of Cole Porter”Cole Porter was not only a celebrated composer who penned many classic melodies, but he was also an accomplished lyricist at a time when the two roles were mutually exclusive. His most celebrated works include Broadway hits “Anything Goes” and “Kiss Me, Kate,” as well as standards of the Great American Songbook like “Begin the Beguine” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.” Along with special guests Storm Large and Catherine Russell, Michael Feinstein revisits several of Porter’s most beloved musical gems.

Sunday Aug 9

7:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Mass from St. Francis de Sales in Lake ZurichThis mass will have taken place at 9:00 am on the same day. Jerry Cullum (Member Services) is the lector. For more like this, see “Religious Services” under Bulletin Board in this Gazette.

Monday Aug 10

1:00-2:30 pm

How We Can Turn the Tide on ClimateWitness the unveiling of Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. TED partnered with scientists, policymakers, organizations, activists, and more to create an initiative that everyone in the world can be part of. It’s made up of contributions from more than a dozen people, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Al Gore, Katharine Hayhoe, Jimmy Kimmel, and Yuval Noah Harari, among others. We’re putting it out there because the topic deserves this kind of prominence. Hosts are Christiana Figueres and Chris Anderson.

Wednesday Aug 12

7:00-7:30 pm and 9:30- 10:00 pm

HAUSER’s “Alone Together” from Krka WaterfallsHAUSER continues “Alone, Together” with a special birthday performance in the stunning Krka National Park, Croatia. Celebrate with him alongside the most beautiful music and breathtaking surroundings.

Thursday Aug 13

1:00-2:00 pm and Friday

Aug 14 1:00-2:00 pm

Ode to Beethoven with German Historian & Garlands Lecturer, Anette IsaacsJoin German Historian Anette Isaacs for an intimate look at the life and times of this tragic genius who was as famous for his fiery personality as for his divine ability to turn personal struggles into supreme and powerful melodies. A top Garlands presenter, Anette will bring Beethoven’s story to life 250 years after his birth.

Monday Aug 17

1:00-2:00 pm and Tuesday

Aug 18 1:00-2:00 pm

“The Physics of Magnetic Monopoles” with Felix FlickerFelix Flicker explores the magnetic monopoles theoretically predicted to exist in “spin ices” and how this could lead to fundamental advances in electronics with the possibility of magnetic currents that overcome physical limitations that are faced by electrical currents today.

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Things To Do on Channel 17

Channel 17 General Schedule

7:00 am - 11:00 am

Move! Fitness classes

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn! Great Courses, Ted Talks, lectures, or presentations

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Reminisce! Old Time Radio/TV Shows

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn! Educational programs

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Move! Fitness classes

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Jazz Music and More Jazz music or other entertainment during your Happy Hour.

6:50 pm - 6:55 pm

Feel Calm... Guided meditation

7:00 pm Be Entertained! Mon-Thu: Music programs. Fri-Sun: Movie

9:30 pm - 9:35 pm

Feel Calm... Guided meditation

Thursday Aug 20

7:00 pm and

9:30-11:30 pm

TOSCA Puccini, New Zealand OperaLove, lust, and political intrigue fill the world of a passionate singer. When her lover is imprisoned by a police chief, Tosca takes matters into her own hands with dramatic consequences.

Puccini’s timeless opera never ceases to provoke great emotions. Starring Orla Boylan as Tosca and Simon O’Neill as Cavaradossi, New Zealand Opera’s acclaimed production filmed for cinema release transposes the famous plot to Italy in the 1950s, shadowed by the mafia and post WWII politics.

Mon, Aug 24 2:30-3:00

pm and Tues, Aug 25

2:30-3:00 pm

Top 5 Animal EscapesThe natural world is full of hairy encounters! From a hamster cage to the jaws of death, here are our top five animal escapes!

Weekdays August 24- September

24 11:00 am

Great Courses: Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour through American History. This course, Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour through American History, presents an audio-visual history of America, based on the Institution’s critically acclaimed, best-selling book The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects, published by The Penguin Press. Richard Kurin, aided by a team of Smithsonian curators and scholars, has carefully chosen a series of objects that take a unique and compelling approach to American history, life, and culture. As this course makes clear, you can learn the full story of America -- from pre-European contact to the digital age -- from a curatorial insider’s guided tour of the Smithsonian’s vast holdings.

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Things To Do

Movies in the PAC - rsvp *07 Performing Arts Center, Limited Participation Wednesdays and Fridays 2:00 pm

Join us weekly to see new movies each week. We will show a new movie on Wednesday and then a different movie on Friday afternoon. Don’t worry, if you miss a showing: contact Nate (77415) to borrow the movie before he returns it. Starts in August!

Budding Companions Talent Recital for The Garlands - rsvp *07 by August 4 Performing Arts Center or on Zoom Wednesday, August 5, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Tomorrow’s leaders perform for you today. Fremd High School students volunteering for Budding Companions have curated a series of student performances for Garlands members. During this Zoom call, they will play the piano, the flute, the gu zheng (an ancient Chinese instrument), and sing across a range of musical styles (classical, spiritual, and more) that inspire passion in them.

How it works: We will watch them on Zoom in the PAC. Please let the Concierge (*07) know if you’d rather watch from your computer at home.

Kyler and Micah keep us safe at Check Point, while Maria keeps the Check Point safe.

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Lifelong Learning

Great Decisions with Gary Midkiff on Zoom! -rsvp *13 if you’re not already on the distribution list Friday, August 14, 10:00-11:30 am, Zoom on your or our computer

See your friends and exercise your brain! You don’t need a Zoom account to attend online*, just access to the Internet and an email address. Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. This month’s topic: the Northern Triangle. To order the book ($32) or ask any questions, please call Lynn, Director of Activities (*13), to let her know you’d like to join this vibrant group of thinkers!

UNTIL OUR LECTURERS/PRESENTERS ARE READY TO PRESENT IN PERSON, PLEASE SEE OUR LIFELONG LEARNING ON CHANNEL 17.

NOTE: Please make sure you’re Zoom ready a week before the meeting. Lynn (*13) and Nate (77415) can help you get set up before June 12. If you’re Zooming on your cell or tablet, you do need to download the Zoom app. For maximum satisfaction, Zoom from a device with camera. Call us if you have any difficulties.

Wellness Center Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am-2:00 pm. The Wellness Center is open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and remains closed for walk-ins. Please dial *03 to speak with Wellness Center staff about your needs and to schedule an appointment.

The Wellness Center Manager is available by phone (*03): Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Blood Pressure Testing - call *40 We are happy to provide a complimentary blood-pressure and vital-sign check for you in the Wellness Center BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. No walk-ins please. Note: there is a charge to have this service provided in your home.

Lab Services - call *40 Blood draw services are offered every Tuesday in the Wellness Center. This service is provided by NICL Lab. *Minimum 24-hour advance notice is required*

Comprehensive Group / HealthPRO Rehabilitation - call *47 for information and scheduling For all your therapy needs. By appointment only.

THE DOCTOR IS IN…

Podiatrist: Dr. Warheit - call 847-577-1649 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 am-3:00 pm. You must wear a mask.

Audiologist: Dr. Regina Dziewior - call 847-358-2896 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, August 26, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. You must wear a mask.

Outdated Prescriptions and Other Medications These items may be brought to the Wellness Center Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please do not put them in the trash or down the sink. Keep

yourself and the environment safe!

Effective July 1, complementary home visits are no longer available. Regular Nursing charges apply.

Wellness Center

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Members Corner

What Are You Thinking? by Karen StathakisDo you ever think about what you’re thinking about? I do, and there are times when I am disappointed by my thoughts. They may not be evil or destructive, but they may not be encouraging or beneficial either.

Some time ago I read the following anonymous quote in a newsletter:

“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit;

Sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.”

That started me pondering about how our thoughts can influence our destiny! This process could be applied to either positive or negative thoughts; faith-based or fear-based thoughts. As we journey through this Coronavirus pandemic, or any trial or tragedy, there are many opportunities for our thoughts to turn to fear, anxiety, and negativity, resulting in a negative mindset. While these are challenging times, patterns of negative thinking have no beneficial effects.

I encourage all of us here in The Garlands community to turn our minds to positive or faith-based thoughts; thanksgiving and gratitude for living in a wonderful, safe place where we are cared for so well; new activities, warm sunny days; the anticipation of family gatherings, etc. Chances are, as we guard the thoughts we are thinking, the words we speak can be encouraging and life-giving to others.

Philippians 4:8-9 TPT: So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful, and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising Him always. Follow the example of all that we have imparted to you and the God of peace will be with you in all things.

We Raised HOW Much for the Barrington Area COVID Response Fund?!As the coronavirus began to wreak havoc on the world and we enacted Stay-at-Home, member Rebecca Blickenstaff set her sights on finding a way to be of service. Noticing the many members out walking each day, she approached The Garlands with the idea of holding a walkathon to raise money for Barrington families impacted by the pandemic.

In the weeks leading up to the Walkathon, members registered for it and began building up their stamina by walking far longer than usual. On June 10 members tied on their sport shoes and, with Sandra Sieber and Bethanie Lochman (Fitness) leading the way, counted their laps as they walked – and walked – and walked around our beautiful campus all day.

Members, friends, and families generously supported the cause, raising $5,223.25! The Garlands matched that, bringing the total to $10,223.25. THEN the Barrington Area Community Foundation/Barrington Area United Way matched that, bringing the grand total to $20,000 for local families in need!

Thank you Rebecca Blickenstaff, for inspiring such a wonderful event! Thank you Sandra and Bethanie from the Fitness Center for making it happen. And thank you members, friends, families, The Garlands, and the BACF/BAUW for your generosity! Together we make a difference.

Garlands Members Are So Accomplished!Look for a piece in next month’s Gazette on Charlie Foos and his intricate and gorgeous wood carvings. Know someone here whose work we should know about? Maybe it’s you? Please call or email Lynn Adams (*13 or Ladams@thegarlands.com).

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Fitness and Inspiration

Outdoor Tai Chi Tuesdays, 11:00-11:30 am, Grill Patio

Tai chi is a fantastic form of movement through which, with regular practice, you can improve balance, decrease pain, improve, and discover feelings of overall calm and relaxation. Join us for a meditative practice outside in the fresh air, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature! Please wear a mask to and from class and space yourself six feet apart.

Outdoor Chair Yoga Thursdays, 11:00-11:30 am, Grill Patio

Chair yoga combines a range of motion and mobility exercises with core, strengthening, endurance, and power. Appropriate for all levels. Join us outside for this lovely, feel-good style of movement that your body will love.

Theraqua-rsvp *41 Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00-11:30 am, Pool

Kick it up a notch with energizing aerobic and strength activity in the pool! Gentle on the joints, this uplifting class will leave a smile on your face and body. Sign up today!

Marj Lutz celebrated her birthday via Zoom with her family including 10 out-of-state great grandchildren!

MyGarlands If you’re not currently using the MyGarlands app on your phone, tablet, or computer, you’re missing an excellent way to know - in a jiffy - everything happening at The Garlands: Dispatches, The Gazette, Member Directory, menus, all the slides on Channel 16, and more! Your family may log on any time as a guest. On your computer go to MyGarlands.org. On your cell or tablet, download the MyGarlands app. Questions? Call Nate (77415) or Lynn (*13).

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Bulletin Board

Large Print Did you know you can ask for us to print the Member Directory, This Week, or even the Gazette in extra-large print? We can print on 11 X 17 paper in a huge font. Call the Concierge Desk (*07) or Lynn in Activities (*13).

Library: the Barrington Area Library BAL is semi back in business! Go to their web site (balibrary.org) to reserve books and set an appointment for a “parking lot pick up.”

Purse Shelves Reminder, as explained in the member handbook on page 25: “Decorations placed on doors or purse shelves next to doors must be in good taste and not promotional in any way. Wreaths or small decorations may be attached to the door knockers. Please do not use wreath hangers, nails, screws, or adhesives on any hall or entry door. The Garlands reserves the right to ask you to remove personal items in common areas.” Removing any item from another member’s purse shelf is considered theft. Anyone objecting to a member’s decoration should call Nancy McCaffrey, Director of Hospitality (*04) with your concern.

Recycling Are you a recycler or would you like to be? It’s easy! Collect your newspapers, cardboard, plastics, and metals in a paper bag (from grocery stores or our food-to-go) and bring them to the garage. The large carts on wheels are for recycling. Be sure NOT to include the following as they are unacceptable: Styrofoam, tissues, paper towels, or any items with food residue. If in doubt, leave it out! If you need help, your housekeeper or Member Services (*02) can transport items for you.

Religious Services If your house of worship is streaming Saturday or Sunday services that you’d like to watch later on Channel 17, please call Lynn (*13) or Nate (77415) in Activities. If you leave a voice mail, specify the name and town of the church/temple and the time the service takes place. If they’re in a format compatible with our platform, we’ll run pre-recorded services on Sunday afternoons or evenings on Channel 17. We’ll keep you posted on this!

Face Masks Ever get to the elevator or lobby and realize you’d left your face mask behind? One member suggests this: always leave a mask hanging from the inside handle of your front door. Forget it no more!

Garden Hose When using the garden hoses, remember proper storage. Turn off the water to the hose, drain all the water from the hose, coil back onto the hose holder. Please do not wrap the hose before draining it as it can cause damage to the hose and become stuck. Thank you for helping your neighbor.

Garden Planters Remember to keep your garden neat and tidy. If your weeds are winning, reach out to Nate (77415) or a friend for help. If weeds get too tall, you may receive a reminder at your door about weeding your garden planter. We can also help water your garden.

Garlands Golf Club (Partnership with Makray) If you don’t yet have your Garlands Golf Club ID and you’d like to play golf at Makray Golf Club as a guest of The Garlands (greens fees), please ask the Concierge (*07) for an agreement for you to fill out and return. Or call Lynn Adams in Activities (*13). Go to MakrayGolf.com for their most recent guidelines/restrictions or ask Lynn (*13) or Nate (77415) in Activities to print them out for you.

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Welcome!

Linda Hughes Residence 3206 Member Since June 2020

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Food Glorious Food

Happy Hour Reminder Happy Hour is on Thursdays in the Eastlake Hallway, near the Cafe, 4:00-7:00 pm.

National Chocolate Chip Day Tuesday, August 4

Free Chocolate Chip cookie with every order!

Fish & Chips Special Wednesday, August 5, Lunch & Dinner, $12.00

Crispy, delicious beer-battered Cod with French Fries & Cole Slaw.

August Birthdays

Norma Carey August 01

Janyce Underwood August 03

Mary Seeger August 06

Wade Harris August 14

Sam Kaufman August 14

Bud Brinkman August 14

Viv Bukar August 15

Ed Bukar August 15

Mimi Howard August 16

Emily Pateros August 16

Sally Leffew August 16

Ron Seeger August 17

Karen Stathakis August 21

Ruth Weiler August 22

Irene Napier August 27

Virginia Combs August 28

Jeanne Stogin August 29

Shirley Sanders August 29

Cheryl Karlin August 29

Carolyn Smith August 31

Wishing a Happy Birthday to those members celebrating their special day this month. Whether or not you have a birthday, please plan to attend one of the two Birthday Bash performances on Saturday, August 1. For more information, see Birthday Bash on Page 2.

National S’mores Day Monday, August 10

Watch for Special S’mores desserts, available for purchase from Pastry Chef Julie.

Filet Mignon Special Thursday, August 13

6oz. Filet Mignon with choice of three different toppings. Served with Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes.

National Bacon Day Thursday, August 20

Special bacon-inspired dishes on special for lunch and dinner. All-day including special dessert from Pastry Chef Julie.

Eat Outside Day Monday, August 31, $10

Box Lunch Special to take with you for your enjoyment outside. Box includes a choice of Turkey/Ham Sandwich or a Black Bean Wrap with Fresh Fruit, a bag of chips, bottled water and a special dessert from Pastry Chef Julie.

A Newsletter for the Members of the Garlands of Barrington

GazetteFEEL Better. AGE Better. LIVE Better.

At The Garlands, we believe that the secret to happiness and joyful longevity is a healthy balance of physical and mental fitness, a sense of community and a positive attitude. Our members feel better, age better and live better with this inspiring approach we call Inspira!

FEEL Better. AGE Better. LIVE Better.

... in every season!

1000 Garlands Lane, | Barrington, IL 60010thegarlands.com | (847) 756-3000

A Brea�taking View

What are YOUR “Stay-at-Home Pearls of Wisdom”? How did you pass the time? Did you learn something new? Did you accomplish a project? What advice would you give to seniors confined to their homes and their family members? We want to hear YOUR thoughts – they might be just what another member needs to hear. Email or call Lynn Adams (Ladams@thegarlands.com or *13) with your answers. If she’s away from her desk, you can even leave them as a voice mail. Please specify whether or not it’s all right to include your name. We’ll compile your responses and publish them in the next Garlands Gazette!

Last month we shared Sam Jeffers’ COVID mask-making initiative, and this month Joyce Carlson tells about her productive “quaran-time” . . .

From Joyce CarlsonUpon moving into The Garlands eleven years ago, I, like many other members, said “I’m starting a new phase of my life. Now I’ll have time to organize and preserve photos and other lifetime memories!” But the busy schedule of activities here again postponed those projects . . . until Covid-19.

So throughout quarantine, scrapbooks from school days, weddings, and baby albums were scattered around my apartment. There were even photos of great grandparents and their histories before coming to America. Sorting and labeling helped the days go by. Hopefully, the project will be completed for the next generations to enjoy and learn about their heritage.