News & Views

MAY 2019

IN THIS ISSUE CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING CONTINUES AT THE VILLAGE

EditorsKim McGinnis Chad Miller

PhotographersKim McGinnis Mary Ellen Hostetter Trudy Smith Dana Gregg Jamie Hayward Steph Wilson Trudy Smith

Contributors Marion Deppen Kim McGinnis Dana Gregg Jamie Hayward Betsy Taylor Rosalie Dietz Ellen Corbin Lindsey Zeuschel Steph Wilson Trudy Smith

Page 2BirthdaysRainfallPoetry CornerGraduating

Page 3PotluckThe ED ViewStaff Bio

Page 4Culinary CornerPSU School of Music

Page 5Resident CouncilKellie Vogt,

Volunteer of the YearMary Klemick under

the RedbudPage 6

ArboretumPool Party

Page 7Bulletin BoardWantedBlood Drive

Page 8National Volunteer WeekHappy 15th AnniversaryKentucky Derby

First in Class!260 Lion’s Hill Road | State College, PA 16803

RAINFALL/ SNOWFALL

AT THE VILLAGEby Marion Deppen

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Poetry Corner*Everyone is welcome to the Poetry Group the

3rd Wednesday of every month at 3pm in the Art Studio *

GRADUATING

Jacob, Madison, Taylor and Maison all will be graduating in June 2019. They all went to preschool together and work at The Village together. Jacob and Madison are maternal cousins. Jacob and Taylor paternal cousins, while Taylor and Maison maternal cousins.The Termite

Some primal termite knocked on woodAnd tasted it, and found it good,And that is why your cousin MayFell through the parlor floor today.

~ Ogden Nash

THE ED VIEW

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I am pleased to report that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have awarded the Atrium with a 5 star rating. CMS created the Five Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help identify areas

about which you may want to ask questions. The Nursing Home Compare website features a quality rating system that gives each nursing home a rating of between 1 to 5 stars. Nursing Homes with 5 stars are considered to have much above average quality and nursing homes with a 1 star are considered to have quality much below average. There is one overall 5 star rating for each nursing home. Please take a moment to congratulate the Atrium staff on this great achievement. Ellen Corbin Executive Director, The Village at Penn State

Hello, my name is Lindsey Zeuschel!

I started at The Village in November 2018 as your Resident Wellness Coach. Currently, I live in Lewistown with my husband, Zach, and our two cats, Tye (10 years old) and Flynn (2 years old). In 2014,

I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. My internship was with Penn State Women’s Soccer Strength & Conditioning. Since the age of two, I have been involved in various sports which helped fuel my love of fitness. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, gardening, baking, and spending time with my ever-growing family – this spring I gained a niece and a sister-in-law within the span of a month! My favorite places in the world are Avalon, NJ, where my family has been vacationing for the past 40+ years, and Walt Disney World, where I participated in the Disney College Program.

MEET LINDSEY ZEUSCHEL

Mark your calendars for our Summer Potluck Dinner.

Details will be in your cove box in mid-June. Start going through your recipes for that summer dish

you want to share at the dinner. All are invited…cooks, bakers, eaters… for an evening of good

food and good conversation.

SUMMER POTLUCK DINNER

SUNDAYJULY, 14

Any questions, contact:Rosalie Dietz at 238-2757

CULINARY CORNER

Are you familiar with all of the different cuts of meats in Beef, Pork, and Lamb? These cuts are divided into two categories, larger sections called primal cuts. The “primals” are then broken down further into subprimals or which we know as steaks, or certain cuts of meats that are on restaurant menus or in grocery stores. The tenderest cuts of meat are the rib or tenderloin, or what the butcher would say, the ones farthest from the horn to the hoof. The toughest areas of the animals are typically the shoulder, leg or rear because they are worked harder. These meats are usually used for braising, and cooking for a longer period of time. The Village has been using all of these different primal cuts, and sub primal cuts, using a wide range of cooking techniques to go along with them. Fillet Mignon, prime rib, and pork ribs are some of the favorites you will see on the menus today.

by Craig Hamilton

Different Cuts of Meats

PENN STATE HORN ENSEMBLE

The Penn State Horn Ensemble, formed in 1985, showcases the finest hornists on campus, directed by Lisa Bontrager, Distinguished Professor of Music/Horn.

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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER

The Centre County Council for Human Services Rose Cologne Volunteer Recognition Dinner was held on Tuesday, April 16th. This year the VPS honoree was Kellie Vogt! Congratulations!

VPS Resident Council

2019-2020The members and officers for the 2019-2020 Resident Council are:

Rosalie Dietz, PresidentRiggs Griffith, Vice President

Cliff Wurster, TreasurerMary Jean MacNeil, Secretary

Bob MacQueenJoAnn O’Hern

Jim ScottKay Sengle

Brian Witmer

We want to extend thanks to the retiring members of Council:

Lam Hood, Kees Brandse, Percy Pierce and Carolyn Tothero.

MARY KLEMICK UNDER THE REDBUD

ARBORETUM AT PENN STATE

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Village residents were privileged to have a private tour to tip toe through the tulips at the Arboretum at Penn State, with Patrick Williams.

SPRINGTIME POOL PARTY

A springtime pool party was hosted by our fitness intern, Kaelyn! Residents enjoyed activities and snacks on the pool deck!

Dr. Bethaney Tessitore, Audiologist from Albrecht Audiology will be here 9 AM – Noon on Wednesday, June 12th Call the office at 814-867-4327 to schedule your appointment

June 18th Dr.Koberna Lecture - Cheri Taylor, Respiratory therapist from Encompass will be joining him for this lecture.

JUNE IS:

June 2nd is National Cancer

Survivor’s Day

June 14th is World Blood

Donor Day

LABORATORY HOURS

An employee from the

laboratory at Mount

Nittany Medical Center

visits our Wellness

Clinic every morning,

Monday — Friday,

starting at 8-8:15 am.

“THE NURSE IS IN” HOURSMonday—Friday 9 – 11 am By appointment as needed

JUNE 2019

PODIATRY CLINICSDr. Hoover (814-643-5565) will be here June 21st

Dr. Davison will be here June 7thDr. O

(814-364-3133) will be here June 3rd

WANTED!!!

No meetings! No officers! No definite assignments!But needed are occasional gifts of flowers…maybe left over from a function, a church service, or your garden?Call Betsy Taylor, 308-9953, if you want to donate flowers, rearrange random gifts of flowers, or deliver small bouquets on occasion to our friends at the Atrium. No experience needed, availability on your schedule if called, and the rewards are simply loving smiles of gratitude.

The Reaching Out Committee

BLOOD DRIVEWe had 34 people come to the blood drive and were able to collect 26 units of Blood. We beat our goal! Thank you to every who came out to donate and help for the blood drive! Thank you to Texas road House, Houck homecare and cleaning, Bellefonte Moose, Encompass health, Grane home health and Confers Jewelers for their generous donations.Winners of the raffle prizes are… Candle Warmer - Ali Laslo $50.00 Visa Gift Card - Julie Frank Bracelet - Kim Shapelow Penn State Bag - Molly Medlock Vera Bradley Bag - Cindy Rogers $10.00 Jersey Mikes Gift Card - Ali laslo Texas Road House Basket - Steph Allen Garden Basket - Julie Frank

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

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HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY!

Janice Germann and Dana Gregg are celebrating their 15-year anniversary with the Village at Penn State. Janice and Dana began working together on April 14, 2004.

KENTUCKY DERBY

On Saturday, May 4th a group of residents had a great time playing the Kentucky Derby game!

In April, we celebrated our volunteers during National Volunteer Week! Thank you for all you do!