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November 2016 Number 419

THE LEONARD ROSE VILLAS PARTY

All eyes were on the beautiful decor and spacious community room, as residents and soon-to-be residents, as well as

PVN staff, initiated the Leonard Rose Villas with its first of many gatherings on October 10. There was a crowd of

faces. The electric fireplaces were lit by remote control and created a cozy touch. Cheese, crackers, and drinks were

served from the state-of-the-art kitchen. Heather Porch was on hand to show an open, unoccupied apartment. A lovely

patio facing the lake, with comfortable tables and chairs as well as umbrellas for shade, completes the ambiance for

those looking out on the Fountain. CEO Ron Kelly tells us the fountain will run during the day and shut off late at

night. In the early evening, residents and guests can enjoy the lighting on the water.

Several residents have already moved in. Tom and Sue Standlee love their new home—Alice Jester says it’s

"like heaven." Her previous retirement residence was shut down and the residents were asked to move. As people left,

more and more services were curtailed and even the water in the tap grew brackish, so that she was forced to brush her

teeth with bottled water. She calls Vicki Caldwell and the marketing team “angels," and on October 1 she was the first

resident to move into the Villas. More new neighbors followed. The main groups of residents will move in starting

October 18, and lots more new faces will appear in late October and in November.

Judy Morris

Fountain View from Leonard Rose Villas Finish Line Happy Hour

Alice Jester Lisa Englander, Shannon Radford, and Vicki Caldwell Relaxing on the patio by the lake

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THE VILLAGE BUGLE Presbyterian Village North

8600 Skyline Drive, Dallas, Texas 75243

Ron Kelly, Executive Director

Noel Pittman, Village Council President

THE VILLAGE BUGLE STAFF

Editorial Board: Joyce Forney, Frank LaCava, Noel Pittman, Bill

Schilling, Mark Schweinfurth, Jim & Sally Wiley

Copy Editor: Sally Wiley

Assistant Copy Editor: Jim Wiley

Photography Editor: Joe Brockette

Reporters: Barbara Baker , Bill Branson, Joyce Forney,

Kathleen Gleason, Marion Goodrich, Frank LaCava, Mel

Larkin, Craig Millis, Judy Morris, Noel Pittman, Betty

Rogers, Kathy Rotto, Mark Schweinfurth, Audrey Slate,

Christi Thompson, Tom Wilbanks, Jim Wiley

Typists:….…...............................................Dor is Anschuetz

Photographers: Barbara Baker , Joe Brockette, Joy

Upton

Desktop Publisher:……………..………...…Letty Valdez

Proofreaders: Noel Pittman, Bill Schilling, Jean Vohtz,

Sally Wiley

Meetings:………………………….………Doris Anschuetz

Distribution: Chester Bentley, Betsy Green, Hazel Risch,

Irma Sendelbach, Martha Wertheimer

Archivist:..…………………………….…….....Pat Pittman

PVN FOUNDATION FACTS

Some residents, especially new ones, may never have heard about the Foundation’s Gateway Society and how it improves our life at PVN. Founded in 2000 under the leadership of Kyle Hobin, then the Foundation’s Executive Director, the Society “opened the gate” to anyone who remembers PVN Foundation in their will; or who makes the Foundation the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or of a percentage of a retirement account, an IRA, or a CD; or who invests in an annuity or trust naming the Foundation as beneficiary; or who contributes a designated amount of cash. These Charter Members of the Society are current residents: Kyle and Jane Hobin, Mary Bonno, Rose Hargrave, and Esther Moffitt. There are currently seventy members plus five new ones. New members are honored at the Society’s annual November gathering at the Park City Club for an elegant dinner and entertainment. To secure and maintain adequate funds, the Foundation needs help to continue providing improved facilities and good recreational and educational programs, and to give financial assistance to qualified residents through our Residents’ Assistance Fund. Contact Margaret Zagurski, Foundation Executive Director, at 214-355-9044 for membership details.

Margaret Ann Thetford

VOX BOX 4902

Election Day for Council Officers

Tuesday, November 1, 2016: That's the day we

elect our Council Officers for the year 2017. We'll

meet as usual for our monthly Council meeting in

McGowan Auditorium at one o'clock, and this

election will be on our meeting agenda. Our

nominees are: David Lodwick, President; Bill

Schilling, Vice President; Warren Rutherford,

Secretary; and Don Powers, Treasurer. All PVN

residents are members of the Council and eligible

to vote and to show our appreciation and support

for neighbors who volunteer to work for us and

our whole Village community.

Also on our agenda for this Council meeting

will be the introduction of Nominating Committee

Representatives and Area Representatives elected

during October.

Red Boxes. Look for those Red Boxes

around our campus through November. Those

boxes are there for your convenience in depositing

your own gift to our annual Employee

Appreciation Fund. Since tipping is never allowed

in PVN, this is our one opportunity to say THANK

YOU! to the many on our staff team who work

together every day for our wellbeing.

Noel Pittman

And the nominees are: (l. to r.) Don Powers,

David Lodwick, Bill Schilling, Warren Rutherford.

COUNCIL CORNER


DECEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS

This is a special time of year and our superb

Life Enrichment Team has planned an

ambitious schedule of events to allow us to

celebrate the Christmas season in style.

Residents may want to mark their calendars.

Many of these traditional events define our

culture here at PVN and are much anticipated.

We look forward to the integration of the many

newcomers to our village. Come join us!

November 30—6:30 PM

Spiritual Life’s Tree Lighting Service in

the Great Room.

December 1

Joyce Hall Tea—2:00-4:00 PM

All PVN residents invited

December 2—9:30 AM

Twelve Days of Christmas at the

Arboretum, lunch at DeGolyer House.


Christmas at Chestnut Square,

McKinney. Tour of homes and lunch.

December 4—1:00 PM

Vocal Majority “Home for the

Holidays” at the Eisemann Center.

December 7 & 8

Candlelight Dinner. We will host one

each evening and residents will be on a

first-come first-served basis for signing

up. Both nights are exactly the same.

December 13

Christmas Lights Tour No. 1

December 15—2:30 PM

Bath House Christmas Show.


Holiday Lunch at Neiman Marcus.

December 19


December 22


December 23

Christmas Happy Hour

December 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Frank LaCava

GIVE THANKS

I read once about a survey that

was taken to find out what

school children knew about

Thanksgiving. Unfortunately,

some didn’t know much. One

said that Thanksgiving was the

day that Benjamin Franklin discovered pumpkins.

Another said that Thanksgiving was the day the

Pilgrims invited the Italians to dinner. We can

excuse children for not knowing more about

Thanksgiving. But it should be an important day

for all of us.

The Pilgrims had a horrendous crossing of the

Atlantic, facing the howling winds of several

winter storms. Surely they felt great joy and gave

thanks when they saw land after that long voyage.

But imagine some of the other emotions they

experienced—fear, tremendous hardship, despair.

During that first winter, about half of them died of

frostbite, pneumonia, and starvation. The sick died

in cold huts or aboard the freezing ship. There was

no medical help within three thousand miles.

But the Pilgrims were the people of a book—

The Bible. And they knew the words of Psalm

100: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his

courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his

name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love

endures forever.” That Psalm reminds us that

despite the difficulties and the stress we sometimes

face in life, it is good to give thanks for our

blessings.

That is what the Pilgrims did on that first

Thanksgiving. As the first anniversary of their

landing neared, the group discussed how it should

be observed. Some proposed a day of mourning so

attention could be focused on those who had died.

But others said: “No, let’s have a day of

thanksgiving. After all, fifty-two of us have

survived.”

Their example speaks to us. It is good to

remember, be thankful for God’s enduring,

steadfast love, and for this good country where He

has placed us. It is good to be thankful for food in

a world where thousands are starving—thankful

that in a world where thousands of refugees are

fleeing from violence, we have this safe place to

live and eat and sleep. And we are doubly thankful

for the kind hearts and thoughtfulness of the staff

and friends we have here at Presbyterian Village

North.

Tom Wilbanks


The expansion of Presbyterian Village North is

taking shape. I would like to provide an update on

the status of each new or redecorated building in

our expanding community.

We have had great success opening Martins

Landing, the new 56-apartment independent living

addition to our community. About 90 percent of

the units are either occupied or reserved with a

deposit, so we are well ahead of schedule with our

occupancy goals. The residents who have moved

in are enjoying life and we are enjoying them.

Thanks to the generosity of the PVN

Foundation, we have redecorated the Great Room,

Mail Room, and Library in the Corrigan Activity

Center. This has refreshed the first impression and

enhanced this common area for all to enjoy.

The new Rev. Dr. Blair and Cyndy Monie

Chapel is also open and ready for use. Our

dedication service on September 18 was truly

inspirational. We appreciate the generosity of the

Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church members and

the PVN Foundation for making the chapel

possible.

The classroom adjacent to the library is also

open. This space was intended to replace the

classroom that was removed to make room for the

Lifestyle Fitness Center.

The Leonard Rose Villas, named for PVN

Foundation founder Rev. Dr. Donald Leonard, and

for a rose garden that had been on the premises,

has also been opened. All but seven of the forty-

eight apartments have been occupied or reserved

with a deposit.

In addition, the central park adjacent to the

Villas is open. The Gruchalla Pavilion is the

centerpiece of this destination, which includes the

Canfield rose garden, putting green, dog park, and

a pond featuring a fountain. We expect that other

areas of the campus expansion will be available for

occupancy soon.

The Jim and Bess Blanchette Lifestyle Fitness

Center is substantially complete; however, we

have not received the certificate of occupancy.

This has delayed the opening of the Fitness Center

by several weeks, but we are optimistic that we

will be able to open in November. Once open, we

will be able to enjoy the pool, café, spa, gym, and

health clinic made possible by the generosity of

the PVN Foundation.

NEARING THE FINISH LINE

The Terrace at Joyce Hall is the new memory-

care and assisted-living addition to our

community. We have received the certificate of

occupancy for this addition, but we have not

received approval from the Texas Department of

Aging and Disability Services (TDADS) to admit

residents under our assisted-living license. As

soon as TDADS is able to provide that approval,

we will be ready to move our first residents.

The last major building in the project is the

Transitional Care Unit (TCU). We expect this

building to be substantially complete and ready for

inspection in the coming weeks. This is another

building that will require a TDADS approval

before we can admit patients under our skilled-

care license.

It has been a long journey, and we are grateful

to the residents, teammates, and guests who have

patiently walked with us. With each area that

opens, we are overjoyed to share it with you.

Thank you for your support.

Submitted by Ron Kelly, Executive Director

Presbyterian Village North

A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT

“Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’, in the lane,

snow is glistenin.” While there may be no sleigh

bells or snow, the PVN annual Candlelight Dinner

is always a “Winter Wonderland” of good food,

great entertainment, and delightful fellowship.

This year, Candlelight Dinner is scheduled for

two nights to accommodate an increased number

of residents—Wednesday, December 7 and

Thursday, December 8. So mark your calendar,

check your in-house mail box for a reservation

form, and watch for information about the

entertainers and special menu in next month’s

Bugle.

Barbara Baker

Ron Kelly


ZERO AT JOYCE HALL

Yes! That is correct. "Zero." For the second

straight year it is "zero" at Joyce Hall. "Zero"

means none—nada—not even one deficiency in

all teammates and services at Joyce Hall. In a re-

cent surprise visit by the Department of Aging and

Disabilities, this rating was awarded, declaring

Joyce Hall once again to be one of the very few

assisted living facilities in the top ten percent of

the entire United States. WOW to Heather and

The Team! And for two consecutive years? That's

a Double WOW!!

Marion Goodrich

WINTER YOUR PLANTS

Remember last fall when

we put on jackets and

there were hardly any

hangers left outside the

dining room at lunch or

dinner? Well, the time

will soon be here when

we think of jackets for

us and a safe warm place for our potted plants. At

least those plants that live outside—yes, you can

cover them with an old bed sheet or a towel.

However, some are more sensitive and need to be

indoors. There’s a great place at PVN and it's

located inside Gate 3, also known as Greenhouse

Lane. And surprise! surprise! there are three

greenhouses on Greenhouse Lane, behind the

single-story red brick laundry building. Units 1

and 2 are each equipped with an indoor water

valve and hose and fan-driven heat and air units.

Unit 3 is for indoor storage only, no heat or air. All

units have waist-high shelving and the floors have

a gravel base for drainage and a plank walkway to

keep your feet nice and dry.

Just another special, classy add-in here at the

Village. Just like our unmatched library is a place

for us to relax, the greenhouses are a first class

location for your plants to relax.

You can move the pots yourself or you can call

Engineering for help. Mark the pots so they can be

kept together. Remember to visit often enough

during their winter stay to be watered and receive

your special care. If you love your plants, they will

love you back.

Frank Pike,

Master Gardener

DR. GOLDBERG ADDRESSES RESIDENTS

PVN residents were privileged to

spend an hour and a half in the

company of an international stroke

expert, Dr. Mark Goldberg. He told

us of the new advances in the field

of stroke recovery and of progress

in pursuit of an Alzheimer's

vaccine. Dr. Goldberg is Chairman

of the Department of Neurology

and Neurotherapeutics at UT Southwestern. He's

also an excellent communicator who commanded

attention as he related how much the generous gift

made to that department by the PVN Foundation

had contributed to the research by his colleague,

Dr. Roger Rosenberg. It appears that Dr.

Rosenberg (who spoke at PVN in November 2014)

may be one of the few researchers who have lived

to see the complicated process of applied research

clear the hurdles in animal research and reach a

point where humans are involved. Whereas it

usually takes fourteen years to advance a lab

experiment to a process acceptable for humans,

smarter approaches and available funding are

reducing that time. We at PVN can take pride in

having contributed to their successes.

The newest research indicates that both mental

and physical exercise may reduce the spread of tau

in the brain. We are encouraged to do all we can to

maintain brain health. Our new Fitness Center

(funded by the PVN Foundation) and outstanding

staff will be great aids in this regard.

The greatest excitement in the field of strokes,

which is Dr. Goldberg's specialty, has to do with

retrieving the blood clot that produced the stroke.

A process has been developed by which a catheter

can go up to the brain and pull out the clot. It is

still imperative that patients, first responders, and

hospital personnel minimize the time it takes from

the stroke's onset until the clot is removed. Thus

far, only the Wm. P. Clements Hospital at UT

Southwestern has accreditation for accomplishing

this quickly. Dr. Goldberg is acquainted with the

specialists at Presbyterian Hospital and Medical

City and feels they are nearing accreditation.

Normally a lecture of this sort tops out at one

hour. It was a measure of the audience's interest

and Dr. Goldberg's ability to respond that ninety

minutes seemed to fly by. We look forward to

other programs that further our knowledge in

medicine. Our thanks go to the PVN Foundation

for arranging this lecture.

Joyce Forney


RED OR BLUE,

CELEBRATE ELECTION DAY

Hold onto your hats, be they red or blue. In the

spirit of Election Day and the fulfillment of our

responsibilities as citizens of this great land, we'll

join in an Election Night party.

The site is the new party room at the Leonard

Rose Villas and the time is 7:00 PM. Wine, soft

drinks, and snacks will be furnished by the Life

Enrichment office, but feel free to bring your own

favorite beverage or nibbles.

At the very least, we can join in a sigh of relief

for the end of a wild year of campaigning! See you

on November 8.

A PIANO BAR AT PVN

Plan to attend the November 15 Chautauqua

program here at PVN. For more than thirty years,

music lovers around the world have agreed that

“There is only one Doug Montgomery.” Doug

hails from Vanessie’s in Santa Fe, considered one

of the best piano bars in the country. He has a

dedicated following, thanks to his incredible

talent, vibrant personality, and engaging

showmanship. Come prepared as Doug will take

requests from the audience.

Craig Millis

Pumpkin Decorating at Hillcrest House

CHAUTAUQUA PRESENTS

THE DSO STRING QUARTET

How fortunate we are to have entertainment of

this caliber funded by the PVN Foundation, and

presented to us free of charge right here on our

campus! An appreciative audience listened to a

varied program that catered to every musical taste.

From the music of Beethoven (1770-1827),

through Borodin (1833-1887), to Fauré, Gershwin,

Duke Ellington, and Cole Porter, we were treated

to selections spanning more than two centuries.

One does not usually associate the music of

Ellington and Porter with the string quartet, but

this medium of self-expression proved to be

versatile and flexible enough to be thoroughly up

to the task. It is no wonder that the string quartet

was such a popular medium among classical

composers.

The Beethoven Quartet No. 11 is an extremely

demanding piece, and the quartet displayed both

virtuosity and sensitive musicianship, particularly

in the second movement as the superb

craftsmanship of Beethoven was demonstrated

throughout the work. He is an acknowledged

master of counterpoint and structure.

Thanks to Christopher and Alexandra Adkins,

Eunice Keem, and Barbara Sudweeks for taking

time from their duties as members of the Dallas

Symphony to bring us this program. More

versatile and accomplished musicians are not

found easily.

Frank LaCava

Be Well Olympics Celebration

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