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PLACE

STAMP

HERE

Our mission is to create and

sustain comfortable, caring

environments for those

who depend on us.

Administrative Staff:

Jill Maher

Executive Director

Carey Gross

Community Relations Director

Lyndsi Bobst

Resident Care Coordinator

Celene Brummund

Business Office Manager

Merilyn Welch

Registered Nurse

Mariah Miller

Dietary Director

Nik Skoog

Maintenance Director

Jennifer Ahmeti Activities Director

Contact us at:

541-234-3022

6135 E Street

Springfield, OR 97478

Sweetbriar Villa Bulletin

Sweetbriar Villa Assisted & Memory Care Newsletter — July 2016

P2 Hot Weather Safety P3 Resident of the Month P3 Independence Day P4 Activities Calendar

P5 July Highlights P6 Here’s the Scoop P7 Getting to Know P8 Mission & Team

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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As temperatures rises it is important to practice hot weather safety to avoid possible heat exhaustion, sun burn, or dehydration. Follow these easy tips to help prepare yourself during the hotter days of the summer months: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of liquids. Water, lemonade, juice or other non-caffeinated or non-alcoholic drinks will aid in keeping you hydrated. Keep a bottle of water on hand or stay near a hydration station when possible. Avoid going outdoors during the hottest part of the day when possible. Going outdoors in the early morning and

the evening rather than in the mid-afternoon will help to avoid the hottest portion of the day. Dress for the weather and for skin protection. Instead of dressing in shorts and short sleeve shirts in the hot months opt for light weight but long-sleeved items to help keep cool and protect the skin from the sun. Be aware of the symptoms of heat related illness. There are many warning signs for heat related problems including skin that is reddening, dizziness, nausea, breathing problems, and rapid heartbeat. Seek help if experiencing these symptoms.

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Getting to Know...

… Karen Rosander. Karen was Sweetbriar

Villa’s Employee of the Month this past May!

Karen has worked in the field of Caregiving for

20 years. Karen’s favorite part of the job is

gaining the residents trust and forming a bond

with them. Karen also worked in construction

framing Motel 6’s. She also worked on the

Alaskan pipeline for one year. When you work

on the Alaskan Pipeline you work ten hours a

day, seven days a week!

Karen grew up in Springfield, Oregon and

after she married her husband, Eric, she moved

to Central Point, Oregon. She later moved back

to Springfield after Eric’s death in 2002.

Karen has been to every state this side of

the Mississippi. She has also been to Tahiti and

Hawaii. She says that Tahiti is amazing. Thank

you Karen, for sharing a bit of your life with us!

“Any flavor ice cream… I’m pregnant!”

- Lisa Keefauver

“Mint chip is my favorite flavor, but it has

to come from Baskin Robbins, it is the

best!”

- Jennifer Ahmeti

“Chocolate chip cookie dough, it’s two of my

favorite foods in one.”

- Lyndsi Bobst

“Any ice cream with berries in it.”

- Merilyn Welch

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July Highlights — You’re Invited!

July 1st: Fourth of July BBQ

from 12:30 to 3:00 with the

music of Cowboy Cadillac

July 4th: The Fourth of July

July 8th: Classic Country

performs at 2:00

July 15th: Timothy Patrick

performs at 2:00

July 19th: Kathy Kali

performs at 2:00

July 20th: Resident’s

Council meets at 4:00

July 29th: High Desert Duet

performs at 2:00

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream and why? July 16th is National Ice Cream Day. In honor of this observance of one of our favorite foods we asked residents and staff to tell us about their favorite ice cream flavor. So, here is the scoop on Sweetbriar Villa’s favorite ice cream treats!

Join us in celebrating Independence Day!

Here’s the scoop...

“Mint chip is my favorite flavor, but it has

“Vanilla ice cream with real chunks of

strawberry drizzled with lots of

chocolate.”

- Celene Brummund

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Resident of the Month

Meet Lorena Cornelison, born Lorena Elizabeth Shaw.

Lorena was born in Gooding, Idaho and spent her childhood

there, going to High School in the city of Caldwell. She met

George Marvin Cornelison and they married. They had two

children, Shirley Marlene and her younger brother Mark Lyle.

She has two granddaughters and three great grandchildren.

In high school, Lorena worked in an ice cream parlor. Later

on she worked as a Cashier in Safeway and at a bank.

Lorena’s social world always centered around her church. She was very active in the music and

children’s programs. She is a faithful Protestant. Lorena had many hobbies, some include painting,

both oil and china. She has some lovely pieces displayed in her room, she is truly amazing. She

was always interested in crocheting, quilting and embroidery. She loves music and plays the piano,

organ, violin and even the trombone! She played the organ in church for years. She has very fond

memories of these good times. Lorena loves her family! Lorena thank you for sharing a bit of your

life with us. It’s been very interesting.

Happy Independence Day

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,

that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving

their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem

most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” - Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence signed July 4, 1776

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We have no residents

in the month of July

with Birthdays.

Our Staff Birthdays are:

July 8th

Linda Jones

July 16th

Celene Brummund

July 20th

Kathy Hopkins &

Marin Phillips-Paule

July 23rd

Patric Margiotta

July

BIRTHDAYS