75 Great Pond Road | Simsbury, CT | McLeanCare.org | 860-658-3700

Dear McLean Community,

May 2018

Health Center Newsletter

Happy spring! May the unpredictable spring weather of April turn into warm and sunny May days!

We have exciting garden news to share with you! We are moving forward with our renovations to the garden and gazebo. The new courtyard will be filled with an intentional walking pathway within a gated area. This area will include a brand new gazebo and a second shade structure for residents and families to enjoy! We are adding a fire pit, as well as new seating areas. These gardens will continue to expand over the next few years as our plantings mature and additional garden beds are added, and next year, we hope to add a relaxing water feature to the space. We expect to be able to use this area by July of this year. In the meantime, we will provide extra tables and chairs out on the front patio for your outdoor enjoyment!

We would like to warmly welcome Karen Morris to our community in the role of Campus Liaison. Karen is a gifted social worker who will be able to help our Campus residents navigate the many issues one faces with aging. She also is well versed in the resources our McLean campus offers and is eager to share her knowledge with all. Karen also works for McLean Home Care on a per diem basis. Welcome Karen! She can be reached at 860-658-3952.

Please remember, our doors are always open to you at any time.

Lisa Clark Lisa.Clark@McLeanCare.org Vice President McLean Healthcare

Carlene Rhea Carlene.Rhea@McLeanCare.org Director Assisted Living and Resident Services

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1:45 Bingo (KR)

11:00 Hangman (CC)1:45 Bingo! (KR)3:30 Reminisce through Art (AT)3:30 Reading and Remembering (CC)4:45 Supper with Emily (AT)6:00 Evening Crosswords (ABR)

1:30 “Songs of WWI” by Doug Schmolze (KR)

1:45 May Happening and Word Games (CC) 3:30 Sea Sea Visits (CC)6:00 Merry May Word Games (AB/ST)

10:30 Mother’s Day Poems and Conversation (ABR)1:30 Resident Council (KR) 2:45 Let’s Play UNO (CC)3:30 Nursing Home Week Celebration (LR)6:00 Crossword Puzzle (AB/ST)

10:00 – 11:30 Westminster Students Visit McLean for Their Day of Service1:45 Victoria Day History and Tea Tasting (CC)3:30 Poems and Conversation (CC)

10:00 Coffee and Conversation (ST)10:45 Balloon Toss (CC)3:00 Great Courses: Great Presidents (KR)3:30 Enjoy Casino Games (LR) (Sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary)

3:00 Great Courses: Great Presidents (KR)3:30 Vanilla Pudding Creations (CC)

7:45-9 Omelets Made to Order (PDR)10:00 Morning Visits (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AB/ST)2:00 Movie: Sergeant York (CR) and Deborah (AB/ST)3:30 Story Line Photos (CC) 6:00 Science & History: The Roosevelts (Ken Burns) (KR)

10:00 Jenga (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AT)11:00 Trivial Pursuit (CC)2:00 Movie: Patton (Part One) (CR) 6:00 Science & History Hour: The Roosevelts (Ken Burns) (KR) 6:00 Reminisce through Art (AB/ST)

10:00 Breakfast Buddies (AT)10:15 Qwirkle (ST)10:30 Babies, Bottles and Booties (AT)11:00 Mother’s Day Alphabet Challenge (ABR)1:30 Vocal and Piano Music by Larry Batter (LR)1:45 Model Building & Hobbies (CR)3:30 Manicures and Massages (AT)6:00 Hand Print Lilies (CC)6:00 Musical Notes: Billy Joel (AT)10:00 Shopping at WalMart10:00 Breakfast Buddies (AT)10:15 Balloon Ping Pong Game (ST/AB)10:30 Science for Seniors: Rain Clouds (AT)11:00 PictoWord Game (ABR)1:30 Food Forum (PDR)1:45 Model Building & Hobbies (CR)2:00 Fun Facts & Jokes (CC)3:15 Marble/Golf Ball Painting (AB/ST)

10:15 Sit N’ Sip Visits (ST)11:00 “On The Road” Discussion - New Jersey (ABR)1:45 Model Building & Hobbies (CR)2:00 May Birthday Party with Music by Mike Iarusso (KR)6:00 Raindrop Sun Catchers (CC)

10:00 Reminiscing with Emily (ST)10:30 Mother’s Day Dining Room Flower Arranging (Sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary) (CC) 10:30 Wii Sports Challenge (ABR)1:30 Enjoy a Drive in the Community3:30 Travel Documentary: Indiana

9:45 Manicures By Emily (ST)10:45-11:45 Canton Middle School Day of Service3:30 Travel Documentary: Michigan (KR)

10:00 Stretch and Sway Exercise (ABR)10:30 Patriotic Word Games (CC)11:00 Crossword Puzzle Challenge (ABR)3:30 Movie: Patton (Part Two) (KR)

9:45 Manicures & Conversations (ABR)10:00am – 4pm Spring Market (Sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary)10:30 Elder Song Sing Along (CC)11:00 What’s In a Word (ABR)3:30 Travel Documentary: Thailand (KR)

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Memorial Day

11:00 Memorial Day Program by Mark and Martha Child (LR)

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1:30 Musical Entertainment by the Valley Saxophone Quartet (LR)3:30 Patriotic Flag Creation (ST/AB)3:30 Reminisce through Art (AT)4:45 Supper with Emily (CC)6:00 Finish Our Flag (AT)

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10:30 Bourbon Street Jazz (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AT)10:45 Hits from the 30’s & 40’s (ABR)2:00 Mother’s Day Social with Music by Ashley Cruz (PDR)3:30 Manicures By Emily (CC)4:45 Dinner Chat (AB/ST)6:00 Poems and Conversation (AT)

10:00 Morning Visits and Stretches (AT)10:30 Café Jazz (CC)10:45 Legends in Concert (AT)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (CC)11:00 Finishing Lyrics Trivia (ABR)

10:30 Symphony Hall: Chopin Piano Concerto (CC)10:45 Hits from the 50’s and 60’s (ABR) 10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (KR)3:30 Stained Glass Art (AT)4:45 Dinner and Conversation (ST/AB)6:00 Patriotic Flag Creation (CC)

10:00am – 4pm Spring Market (Sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary)10:30 Symphony Hall: Mozart (CC)10:45 Café Jazz (AT) 10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AB/ST)6:00 Pick and Root for Your Favorite Horse as We Watch the “Kentucky Derby” and Enjoy a Mint Julep (KR)

May 20189-10 Communion11:00 Religious Services (C) (1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:15 Men’s Coffee (CR) 10:30 Reminisce (CC)11:00 Catholic Mass (1st & 3rd Monday) (C)11:00 Fun and Games (KR or AT)1:30 Time with Pearl (AB)1:30 Word Games (AT)2:30 Open Art Studio (CR)2:30 Keeping Minds Alert with Pearl (KR)3:30 Wheel of Fortune (ST)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:15 Reading and Conversation (WL)10:45 Music Together (ABR)11:00 Fun and Games (KR or AT)1:45 Patterns and Puzzles (CC)2:00 Strength and Balance (KR)2:00 Story Hour with Ann (ABR)3:00 Great Courses (KR)

9-10 Communion9:30 Morning Chat (KR)9:30 Coffee Club (ST)9:45 Pet Visits with Bella (AT)10:00 Exercise (KR)11:00 Fun & Games (KR or AT)1:45 Candy Bingo (KR)2:00 Silver Screen Classic (CR) 3:15 Kazoo Band Practice (KR)6:00 Science and History Hour (KR)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:45 Bible Study with Vic (C) - 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays11:00 Fun and Games (KR or AT)11:00 Rosary (C) 3rd Thursday of Month1:45 Model Building and Hobbies (CR)2:00 Gentle Exercise with Kim (AB) (Not on last Thursday of Month)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)9:30 Morning Visits (CC)10:00 Exercise (KR)11:00 Fun and Games (KR or AT)1:30 Time with Pearl (AT)1:45 Ceramics (CR)2:15 Keeping Minds Alert with Pearl (KR)

1:45 Bingo (KR)

Sunday

Happening Every Week

10:00 Coffee and Conversation (AT)10:30 Let’s Fly a Kite (ST)12:45 Outing to the Cobb School3:00 Great Courses: Great Presidents (KR)3:30 Science for Seniors: Rain Clouds (ST)3:30 History and Tasting of Coca-Cola (CC)

8-10 Omelets Made to Order (AB/ST)10:00 Rhyming Warm-Up Exercises (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (KR)11:00 Pictionary (CC)2:00 Movie: Benji (2017) (CR)3:30 Beauty Time (CC)6:00 Science & History: The Roosevelts (Ken Burns) (KR)

AB AbernethyABR Abernethy Blue RoomC ChapelCC Chapel CrossingCR Craft Room

MC Sorenson Media CenterST Skyview TerraceAT AtwaterEW Evergreen WayKR Koopman RoomLR Living Room

LOCATION KEY:

9:45 Would You Rather… (ABR)10:00 Coffee & Conversation (AT)10:30 Caribbean Shake Up (AT)11:00 Catch Phrase! (ABR) 1:30 Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Entertainment by Terra Luna (LR)3:15 Paint a Hyacinth (AB/ST)3:30 Pairs in Pears (AT)6:00 Sing A Long (AT)

3110:00 Good Morning Sunshine (AB) 10:15 Tootin Hills 5th Graders Spring Concert (LR)11:00 May Day Flowers Delivered to All! (Sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary)2:00 Musical Notes: Barbra Streisand (ST)3:00 Great Courses: Great Presidents (KR)3:00 Story Lines: Hula Hoops (ST)3:30 Beading Creations (EW)

9:45 The Merry Month of May Chat! (CC) 10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (CC)Noon Omelets Made to Order (AT)2:00 Movie: Trading Places (CR)3:30 May Day Poems (CC) 6:00 Science & History Hour: Ken Burns “The Roosevelts” (KR) 6:00 Reminisce Through Art (AB/ST)

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9:45 Manicures By Emily (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (CC)2:00 Movie: Leap! (CR)3:30 Concert by Micha Biton (LR)6:00 Science & History Hour: The Roosevelts (Ken Burns) (KR)

3010:00 Coffee and Conversation (AB/ST)10:45 Patriotic Poems (CC)3:00 Great Courses: Great Presidents (KR)3:15 Cocktail Hour (LR)

29 PDR Pfirman Dining RoomWL Watson LibraryGH Greenhouse GP Greenhouse Patio* Noteworthy Events

10:00 Enjoy Watching the Kids at the Playground and Walk on Iron Horse Boulevard 1:45 All about Dogs (CC)1:45 Model Building & Hobbies (CR) 3:15 Try Our Hand at Basket Weaving (AB/ST)

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Special Events for May

75 Great Pond Road | Simsbury, CT | McLeanCare.org | 860-658-3700

Health Center Dining NewsWednesday, May 2 • Chef ’s Action Station • Atwater Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Omelets Made to Order” with Your Favorite Fillings at Lunch, Served with Fresh Fruit.

Saturday, May 5 • Cinco de Mayo • Pfirman Dining Room Join Us for a Mexican Themed Lunch!

Wednesday, May 9 • Chef ’s Action Station • Abernethy Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Omelets Made to Order” with Your Favorite Fillings at Breakfast, Served with Fresh Fruit.

Sunday, May 13 • Mother’s Day • Pfirman Dining Room Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Special Lunch. Make your Reservations Early at the Front Desk.

Wednesday, May 16 • Chef ’s Action Stage • Pfirman Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Omelets Made to Order” With Your Favorite Fillings at Breakfast, Served with Fresh Fruit.

Monday, May 28 • Memorial Day • Pfirman Dining Room Join Us for a Picnic Menu for Lunch.