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SHERWOOD OAKS NEWSLETTER
100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
www.sherwood-oaks.com
November 2017 “For the residents, by the residents” Vol. XVIII No. 9
“This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is the home of the brave."
Elmer Davis
Photo by Julie Eden
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Did you know last month’s words?
The definitions are on page 3
FROM THE EDITOR A little advanced warning, this has turned out to be a “foodie” issue. We are covering some of the departments that relate to the food we eat here at Sherwood Oaks. All that falls in line with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, a tasty recipe from Julie Eden, the not to be missed November Bake Sale, and more. Also included is the first of a three-part look at the involvement of many Sherwood Oaks residents with the students of Haine Elementary School back in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Our storytellers are longtime residents Lila Cornell, Agnes Peebles, and Olive Tiller. Another resident, Joan (pronounced Joanne) Howenstein, shares some interesting facts about her historic button collection. Look for some of Joan’s buttons in one of the curio cabinets this month. (Do you have an interesting hobby that you would like to share with our residents? Let THE ACORN staff know.) Bill Paul, SORA President, shares heartfelt testimonials from employees who have benefited from the annual Employee Appreciation Fund. This is the season of giving so, please donate to this fund to show the employees how much you have appreciated their efforts throughout the year. All the above and still more in this issue! As you can tell by some of the errors in the last two issues, I am still feeling my way along as your editor. I welcome your feedback, likes, dislikes, and suggestions. Enjoy!
Barbara Dixon
THE ACORN
Editor Barbara Dixon
Editorial Staff Julie Eden
Dennis Lynch Rabe Marsh
Poetry Editor Mike Rose
Production Editor Tabby Alford
Editor Emerita Ruth Becker
Photographers Joe Asin
Ed Borrebach Profile Coordinator
Marianne Davis Ex Officio
Annette McPeek
WORDS OF THE MONTH
Farctate
Abligurition
December issue copy deadline is November 15!
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SHERWOOD GIFTS The Granny's Attic Jewelry Sale will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 15,
from
11:30 - 1:30 PM, in front of Sherwood Gifts. After you finish buying delicious goodies at the Bake Sale, walk across the lobby to the tables located in front of the gift shop. You will find not only heirloom jewelry but very competitive prices. To maintain Sherwood Gifts and the Annex, the current volunteers need more help. If you have an interest in antiques, WE NEED YOU! If you enjoy the opportunity to meet many of your fellow residents, YOU NEED US! Residents and guests alike tend to wander into the shop as they pass by, providing a great opportunity to socialize with old and new friends. If you wish more information about Sherwood Gifts, please contact Peggy Meister (157), Carol Caum (227), Kelley Noble (189), or any of the volunteers you meet in the shop.
Kelley Noble, Manager SORA Sherwood Gifts
LETTER TO THE EDITOR All letters must be signed and may be edited for brevity and clarity. A great deal of enjoyment has been garnered from each page of THE ACORN. Thanks to all the staff for their articles, pictures, and good humor.
Most Sincerely, Patricia Engle
Four-year resident N.B., I share this with the past and present ACORN staff who have worked so hard to make this publication what it has become.
B. Dixon
CURIO CABINETS also see Button, Button …
Have you ever wondered how mail was sent before we had postage stamps, i.e., before 1847? This November exhibit will illustrate how that early mail was handled. You will also see that even in major cities, street addresses and box numbers seldom appeared. But fine calligraphy was common at that time, and it's a joy to behold. When stamps finally did appear, they were often canceled with cork cancels in fine and intricate designs.
Gussie Dimmick
LAST MONTH’S WORDS OF THE MONTH
Psithurism – “The sound of wind in the trees and rustling of leaves.”
Feuillemort – “Having the color of a
faded leaf.”
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Jason Lyle and Kate Donovan 293
Interviewed by Connie Brandenberger
How many longtime residents of Sherwood Oaks remember that stately gentleman R.D. Lyle and his wife, Joan? They can take credit for bringing to us two of our newest residents, Jason Lyle and Kate Donovan. Their marriage was made especially meaningful because the ceremony was performed by R.D. Jason and Kate moved here after living in the Dominican Republic for two years. They continue to maintain their home there, where they plan to vacation when the snow starts to fly here in Pittsburgh. Their adjustment to Sherwood Oaks comes easily since they were frequent visitors to Jason’s parents throughout the years 1995-2016. They are acquainted with many of the residents. Jason was born in Pittsburgh and moved to Philadelphia in 1980 where his 21-year-old son still lives. It was there that he began his career as a recording engineer including fixing broadcasting equipment and even building a recording studio. His specialty was making the recording artist sound good. He has worked with over 350 musical acts. For 23 years Jason performed his “dream” job as he worked with performers too numerous to mention. A few notables were Andrea Bocelli, Joan Rivers, Willie Nelson, Vic Damone, the Beach Boys, Barry Manilow, and Patti Page.
He loved what he was doing and has inter-esting and amusing stories to relate. He enjoyed working at QVC (all programs were live, no retakes) with Joan Rivers who considered him a friend. She trusted him enough to let him walk her dog! When asked if he will miss his work, Jason said that he recently sat in on a SORA Board Meeting when the sound system malfunctioned! He sees a need for his expertise. Being an audio acoustic technician, Jason is eager to get involved with our Sherwood Oaks sound system. He says it is even possible to control the sound in the Dining Room which will help residents with hearing problems. It should be an easy fix– so says a sound engineer. Kate is a many talented individual. She is a registered nurse, and her specialty is geriatrics. Kate is also a midwife and a paralegal. She worked with Universal Health Services reviewing legal medical records for the attorneys. Using her nursing background, she is volunteering three mornings a week with a women’s health clinic in Moon Township. Familiar with Sherwood Oaks for 21 years when Jason’s parents lived here, they have found the staff and management are professional as well as friendly and accommodating. They are impressed with the liveliness and active involvement of the many interesting residents. Jason is also glad to return to Pittsburgh to be near his three brothers who live in the area, and to enjoy Penguin hockey. Jason would like to bring musical groups or video concerts to Sherwood Oaks. Kate said we could have our own MTV. They both enjoy fishing and biking and plan to do a lot of that after they finish unpacking boxes. Kate and Jason feel at home at Sherwood Oaks, seeing longtime friends again and making new ones. We are glad they have made it their home. Welcome, Kate and Jason!
Photo by Mike Mills
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JNO and ANNE HUNT 308
Interviewed by Ruth Becker
First things first: Jno and his grandfather share the spelling of their name, which is still in common use in some of the English-speaking world. It stands for John or Jonathon. The two Jnos also shared lots of ice cream (four times a day) and candy at Dysart’s, the candy/ice cream emporium in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which Grandpa Jno owned. Jno and his wife of 31 years, Anne, moved here from Wexford. Anne retired from her business as a medical coding specialist in June. She grew up in New England and moved with her family to WPA as a 13-year-old.
Jno has always been deep into
music: Bachelor of Music degree in
Performance on the clarinet, Ph.D. in
Musicology from the University of
Michigan. “I decided to become a
musicologist rather than focus on
performance because I wanted a
better understanding of the music we
performed.” He left the Midwest to
teach musicology at CMU. But awhile back, Jno took an intermission: he spent 13 years at IBM and another 15 with various software companies; he and Anne lived in Westchester County, NY. Then they came back “home.” They are not alone. Jno’s daughter and son by a previous marriage, two grandsons and Anne and Jno’s son all live in these parts. Happy times.
We know Jno here at Sherwood Oaks for his lively programs about opera and musical theater. He has been enlightening us for more than eight years, thanks to Bev Sanker for suggesting his programs to the Continuing Ed Committee. He also teaches music history at Chatham University and courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt. (Sherwood Oaks folks are not alone in sitting at Jno’s feet.) He brings his programs to many CCRCs. “People are engaged and have interesting stories.”
In addition to music, the Hunts are interested in travel. St. John, the island in the Caribbean, is “God’s Country.” (Eat dinner with them someday to discuss YOUR version of Eden.) Anne and Jno hope to make a road trip to the American Northwest. The British Isles call in the spring.
In the meantime, there are always
reading and ballroom dancing. Ask them
about North Hills venues where you can
waltz.
Photo by Mike Mills
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very present in Jean's life. "My grand-daughter arranged the bookcase, and she would like to have the mirrors”. (Two beautiful ones were in the patio room waiting to be claimed.) Jean pursued her graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, receiving her Masters of Education. "We are all Pitters," she said. For 17 years she taught 7
th grade language arts in
the Pittsburgh Public Schools. During several of those years, she participated in and was a Fellow of the Bay Area Writing Project. "This was an intense, onsite, continued learning class on how to write, sponsored by Harvard, Princeton, and Berkeley. It was assumed that one could not teach writing without knowing how to write." After retiring in 1993, volunteering was a very real part of her life. "Forest Hills was a very active neighborhood with the schools, Scouts, my church and the Women's Club all needing those willing to help." Jean has already signed up for the Sherwood Oaks painting class, visited the Women's Bible Study, and has a schedule with the fitness center. She is certainly setting a good example for us all: wanting to be involved, to continue learning, and to be healthy in her new patio home; in other words, to continue developing her mind, body, and spirit. Please welcome Jean to patio home 114.
JEAN KABBERT 114
Interviewed by Harriet Burress A warm welcome is extended to our new friend and neighbor, Jean Kabbert, who chose Sherwood Oaks as her new home after visiting several communities where "no one spoke to us; no one came up to ask us if we were interested in moving into the community…, etc. Here, we saw people smile." Thanks to all of you for greeting those walking around with our marketing staff! It means a lot. The major events of Jean's life take us across the United States and back. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York. When her mother had to move to Colorado for her health, Jean stayed with her grandmother to finish college, receiving her BA degree in French from St. Joseph's College for Women in Brooklyn. Each summer during that time, her grandmother would send her out west to "check up on as well as to visit with my Mom." It was on one of those visits when she was 19, that she met her future husband, Bill, a student at the University of Colorado. They were married in 1952 and remained in Colorado until 1957. "He had many offers upon graduation but chose to come to Pittsburgh and work for Westinghouse, believing in atomic power." Bill and Jean were blessed with four children - two sons and two daughters. One lives in Kansas City, Kansas; one in Westerville, Ohio; and another in the North Hills. Their older son is deceased, but his daughter is
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during WWII and continued with gardening the steps at their Aurelia Street townhome in Shadyside. Joan has been a hands-on teacher to third and fourth graders at Trinity Christian School in the East End and principal and teacher at Robinson Twp. Christian School, as well as Social Service Director at the Reformed Presbyterian Home on the North Side. She was also a stay-at-home mother to their four young daughters, now adults living in Pittsburgh (2), Michigan, and Australia.
SEEING – How they love to see their 12 grandchildren – ten boys and two girls! Bird-watching and reading are two favorite hobbies. And they spend every winter in Australia with their daughter and family. Soon they’ll take an epic railroad journey across New England with Road Scholar.
HEARING - Joan and Don enjoy classical music, opera, theater, and the symphony. We look forward to hearing them sing in our Sherwood Chorus, just as they’ve sung in the choir at Church of the Ascension in Oakland.
One unique trip stretched ALL their senses! In 2000, Don taught on Pitt’s Semester at Sea – 10 countries and 100s of students – an exhausting but exhilarating trip!
Thanks to Linda Mamaux for luring them
to Sherwood!
DON AND JOAN McBURNEY 206
Interviewed by Jean Henderson
Can you quickly name the five senses? Meeting the McBurneys will help!
TASTING – Growing up in New York state, attending both church camp and Geneva College together, they had a taste of great childhoods! Don’s Ph.D. from Brown was in experiential psychology; as a researcher and professor for nearly 40 years at Pitt, he specialized in taste and smell.
SMELLING – They’ve enjoyed the scents of all continents except Antarctica and all states but a few. Can you imagine the myriad of scents and odors they’ve enjoyed during four trips to China and one of their favorite places: Egypt? Ask Joan about her dad’s bloody nose on their wedding day in 1960 as he walked her down the aisle!
TOUCHING – Don digs in the dirt at Phipps Conservatory one day a week and serves as a docent another day. You’ll see them in the garden here, a love that began with Victory Gardens
Photo by Mike Mills
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Special Needs: Anne Hitchak is replacing the Wallaces as chair. Management Report: Construction is concluding on new patio homes. Union contract negotiations continue. Bobbie Cleland will retire mid-January.
President’s Report: Only chairs of committees can reserve rooms.
New Business: Betty Eichler announced “SORA Presents: Sharing Our Residents’ Arts!” for Jan. 30, 2018. Watch for more information.
Visitors’ Questions: Annette McPeek announced our current recycling service will be canceled due to non-response. The time conflict between Male Call and Men’s Bible Study will be addressed. The funded status for life care funds is currently 105%.
Next SORA Board meeting: Nov. 7, 2017.
Jean Henderson, Reporter
WHAT’S NEW WITH SORA?
Reports and actions at the October 2017, SORA Board meeting included:
Treasurer’s Report: Gary Brandenberger reported the current balance of the Memorial/Special Projects Fund is $65,835. The balance in the Employee Appreciation Fund is $24,485. Ray Friedel reported the SORA bank balance is $31,569.16.
Liaison Reports: Maintenance Committee: Penn Power continues to replace underground cables.
Please use Work Orders for all maintenance issues.
Trips and Tours: Upcoming trips include Shakespeare’s Boar’s Head Festival Nov. 25 and POPS Concert Dec. 10.
Library: Work continues on the transition to a computer system.
Security and Transportation: Eight new speed signs are on order; a speed tracker will soon be monitoring speeds on campus.
Focus on the World: The Nov. 9 program is “Diversity in Education.”
Chapel: Agnes Peebles is resigning as chair; Gary and Connie Brandenberger will become chairs in 2018. Pearl Habashi is leaving the pianists’ team for worship services; Joyce Foraker is joining.
Landscape: Janet Gorman will chair the poinsettia sale.
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CHEF FRED BUCHANAN
Chef Fred Buchanan has been the Executive Chef at Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community since 2007. With 34 years of experience, 21 of those in contract food service management, Chef Fred is employed by Cura Hospitality which manages the food service at Sherwood Oaks. In this role, Chef Fred has increased resident and patient satisfaction through inno-vative food programs and special food opportunities. One such event is the ever-popular farmer’s market which draws resident and staff to purchase and learn about the health benefits of locally grown food. Prior to joining Cura, Chef Fred served in executive chef and chef manager roles with health systems, restaurants. and country clubs. Chef Fred holds an Associate’s Degree in food service and culinary arts.
Beverly S. Puglia
Director of Dining Services
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD
It is said that some of us eat to live and the others live to eat. Whichever category you fall into, food is important. Some of us were avid “home cooks” before we moved to Sherwood Oaks; there may even be a few phantom chefs among us. Others were not so enthusiastic about being in the kitchen or were happy to partake of whatever was on their plates for a meal before moving here. Luckily, at Sherwood Oaks, we have choices, lots of choices. We have a Cafe, a buffet, and a menu that can be ordered for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There is a 21-day meal plan and a monthly meal plan. Those who love to cook (including myself), or love to go to restaurants or their family for some meals can, and they are not penalized. No matter what plan residents have, we all partake of some meals on campus. This month THE ACORN looks at the culinary departments of Sherwood Oaks. Get a snack, sit back and learn all about the “Food, Glorious Food” here at Sherwood Oaks. (And just in case you gain some weight reading, or over the holidays, our January 2018 issue will look at the Fitness Center; that might or might not help with your New Year’s resolutions!)
Julie Eden
What is the only food that will not
spoil?
See page 12 for the answer...
Photo by Barbara Dixon
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DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES BEVERLY PUGLIA
As Director of Dining Services at Sherwood Oaks, I oversee the dining department and its services. This includes daily operations, accounting, budgeting, human resources, recruit-ment, menu planning, regulatory com-pliance, risk management, crisis management, project management, purchasing oversight, preventive maintenance, and implementation of new dining initiatives. Managers and supervisors work together to complete a menu cycle, one for spring and one for fall. There are two cycles each season, one for independent living and one for Personal Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities that are closely aligned. Menu data is entered into our NetMenu nutritional software system. Regulations require our registered dietitian or regional dietitian to approve the Skilled Nursing Facility menu. The total number of meals served to date for fiscal year 2017 was 238,661. The Skilled Nursing Facility was at 31,849 and Personal Care at 66,522. Cafe sales were up by 11%, meals to go down 2%, and the overall meals were down by 6% from fiscal year 2016. We are currently working on two major projects in our department: the renovation of the Personal Care dining room and the replacement of our dish machine in the main kitchen. We have offered dinner events in the Cranberry Lake Grill this summer and
will continue them next year after the holidays. Beginning in July, our Sous Chef and dietary aide supervisors are planning special events for our residents in Personal Care two times per month. For Cura Hospitality (the company Sherwood Oaks contracts for food services), I complete sanitation audits, dining surveys, mentoring, and fresh eyes audits for other communities that contract Cura’s services. This enables Cura to provide the best practices across all the communities they serve.
THE BAKE SALE IS COMING!
Just a few weeks from now we will enjoy our 2017 Bake Sale! Please plan to join us. If you have donations, please deliver them to the Auditorium between 3:00 and 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Nov.14. Come to the Card Room between 8:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 15, to experience a very tasty event! Plan to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and pleasant conversation as you shop. Thank you for supporting your SORA Bake Sale. All revenues help support the many activities we have come to expect as residents of Sherwood Oaks. As you leave, stop by Sherwood Gifts at and take advantage of the Granny's Attic Jewelry Sale. (see page 3)
Kelley Noble, Chair
SORA Bake Sale
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Many of us at Sherwood Oaks enjoy the seasonal Farmer’s Markets held monthly from Spring to Fall in the lobby. Anna works closely with Chef Fred and the production team to produce these events. They coordinate with purveyors to get fresh and local produce for residents to purchase. In addition, they prepare jams/jellies, pies, and pastries with the produce. Those goodies, other samples, and the live cooking demos let us try before we buy! In addition to these duties, Anna Mancini is also available for consul-tations (which I recently took advantage of) with any member of the community. If anyone wants to meet with her, just give her a call at 8511 or email her at [email protected] and she will schedule a time to sit down and chat.
Julie Eden
SHERWOOD OAKS DIETITIAN, ANNA MANCINI
Anna Mancini, the resident Dietitian at Sherwood Oaks, is another of our very busy staff. Many of us could no doubt figure out that she would collaborate with our Executive Chef Fred Buchanan, Dave Rawa (the Production Manager), Brad Coups (the Sous Chef), and Beverly Puglia (Director of Dining Services) to create our seasonal 5-week cycle menu. From there she adjusts the menu to meet the nutrition needs of the healthcare units while providing the same or very similar options to those residents as well as the independent living community. But, Anna does much more. She also oversees 20 Dietary Aides and two Supervisors who provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Skilled Nursing, Personal Care, and the Oak Grove Center and maintain the country kitchens on each unit.
As Dietitian, Anna also completes nutrition assessments and maintains care plans to address the need of each resident in Skilled Nursing. She attends quarterly care conferences with residents of Skilled Nursing and their families. She continually monitors weight changes and skin integrity to assess the need for supplementation. As a member of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee, Anna meets monthly with them to assure that quality standards are being met and to improve upon the quality of care provided in our healthcare centers.
Photo by Barbara Dixon
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Works with the UPMC Recruitment team at special events for attracting new waitstaff.
Is responsible for hiring new wait staff personnel and arranging for paperwork, training, and ordering uniforms.
Prepares a monthly schedule of events.
Creates a monthly national food day event and birthday theme day with the Executive Chef.
Creates additional theme dinners throughout the year.
Works with the Egg Nog Party Committee, Resident Christmas Party Committee, and with HR each year for the Employee Party and Residents Christmas Parties.
Attends dining committee meetings and follows up on server comment cards.
I manage a team of three supervisors, 32 high school students, four morning servers, and 29 college students. The high school students are from Seneca, Ambridge, Freedom, Cardinal Wuerl, North Allegheny, and Mars school districts. I enjoy working with the young staff and watching them grow over the years into young adults.
My favorite part of the job is creating different birthday themes and themed dinners. I will be bringing back the murder mystery dinner this October.
I have worked for Sherwood Oaks for 23 years, and it is my pleasure to be a part of making an enjoyable dining experience for the Residents.
SERVICE/CATERING MANAGER JESSE KOMARA
As the Service/Catering Manager my overall responsibilities are for service of the front of the house and special functions. I’m responsible for maintaining high standards in quality service, resident relations, personnel, safety, sanitation, and training.
The Service/Catering Manager: Manages the Dining Room.
Supervisors and waitstaff and oversees the front of the house operation.
Works with the Dining Room Supervisors to prepare evaluations and all other necessary paperwork about the waitstaff.
Conducts daily meeting with the wait- staff, assisted by the Dining Room Supervisors.
Revises server’s training and job cards as needed.
Meets with the residents to set up and plan special functions; oversees the arrangement of special functions and billing.
Meets with the Marketing, Recreation, and Administration Departments for any food requests.
Answer from page 9… Honey
Photo by Ed Borrebach
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BOX’D CHEF TAKE HOME MEAL KITS LAUNCHED AT SHERWOOD OAKS
Residents and staff of Sherwood Oaks are creating exceptional culinary experiences thanks to their dining services provider, Cura Hospitality! Sherwood Oaks was selected as one of the first U.S. communities to offer BOX’D CHEF, delicious take-home meal kits. During test pilot days September 26
th and
28th, residents and staff sampled one of the exciting recipes, gnocchi with pancetta, prepared in a culinary action station by our own Chef Fred Buchanan! BOX’D CHEF was developed by Elior UK, which is part of the Elior Group, Cura Hospitality’s global parent company, and has debuted with enormous success here at Sherwood Oaks! As of Oct. 5
th, 29
BOX’D CHEF home meal kits were sold! BOX’D CHEF features: Chef-inspired recipes that you can
easily prepare at home in 30 minutes or less.
Fresh uncooked quality ingredients packed onsite daily by Sherwood Oak’s chefs.
Two servings for only $15, no subscription required.
Convenient order and same-day pick up.
Receive a FREE BOX’D CHEF insulated bag with first purchase.
Purchase 9 and receive the 10th meal
free! To order your BOX’D CHEF, simply visit the Sherwood Oaks Café by 1 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Your order will be ready for same-day pick up in the Café by 3:30 PM. This program initially runs through November.
Two servings for only $15! We accept cash or check.
“This was great! I have no problem recommending it to others! There was plenty of food for two people!” – Sherwood Oaks staff member.
“It was love on my tongue!” – Sherwood Oaks staff member.
Create a quick, easy and delicious meal at home in less than 30 minutes…an exceptional culinary experience without culinary skills!
EGGNOG PARTY Friday, December 1, 4:30—6 PM
Friday, Dec. 1 is almost here and the annual Eggnog Party will start the holiday season. The Committee has been busy with preparations and decorations, and your hosts are looking forward to seeing all of you at 4:30 PM. Our thanks to Ed Alo for printing the invitations.
The Eggnog Committee encourages more residents to join them next year as hosts.
Madelin Clements
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no longer any enjoyment in eating so why bother to make the effort. Poor nutrition results, causing weight loss, impaired immunity, and deterioration of some medical conditions. What to do? Talk with your physician first to rule out any underlying medical conditions or taste and smell disturbances due to medications. Hopefully, the doctor can suggest ways to ameliorate these losses other than using all the salt or sweeteners at the table, which can cause additional medical problems. There are flavor enhancers to make the food more palatable such as bacon, which is savory, one of the five basic tastes along with sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Spices such as ginger, red pepper, and horseradish are also used however they really activate pain receptors, not taste. Increased color and texture can also be helpful. Consider making an appointment with the Sherwood Oaks Dietitian, Anna Mancini. But whatever you do, keep eating!
Barbara Dixon – who thanks Don McBurney for his input.
THE SMELL AND TASTE OF OUR FOOD
Are you someone who believes that food just doesn’t taste like it used to? Well, you’re most likely correct. As you may know, the senses of taste and smell are directly related. Remember when you had a bad head cold, nothing tasted right until your nose unplugged. Unfortunately, as people age, their sense of smell begins to decrease, often getting to the point where some odors are hard to tell apart. This has recently been shown to be one of the earliest indications of Alzheimer’s. One study stated that people 80 to 97 years old have a 62.5% likelihood of olfactory disorders. Taste is actually a combination of taste, smell, crunchi-ness, vision, and other factors. So the question is, are your troubles with the taste and smell of your food normal aging or something more troublesome. Many diseases can cause a reduction in both senses: cancer, Alzheimer’s, Sjogren’s syndrome, Parkinson’s, dental issues, nasal, and sinus problems among many other conditions. Medications can also contribute to reduced taste and smell. Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, diuretics, and muscle relaxers are among the many medications that can ruin the tastiness of meals. Along with the lack of enjoyment, the loss of taste and smell can cause some serious issues for the aging individual including depression over the fact that few foods taste good anymore. There is
October HAPPY HOUR in Forest's LAUNDRY LOUNGE!
photo by Dennis Lynch
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SHERWOOD OAKS RESIDENTS PARTNERED WITH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL STUDENTS
Third Grade teacher, Pat Mayhew, at Haine Elementary School, in the Seneca Valley School District here in Cranberry Township, and the then Sherwood Oaks Activities Director for the Assisted Living Unit, Sandy Rectenwald, began a special collaborative project in 1988 or 89. The first project involved only those residents from what was then known as the Assisted Living Unit. These residents visited the Haine’s third-grade classrooms once a month. The partnership changed over the next few years as Independent Living residents got involved as tutors in several of the third-grade classrooms, and as subjects for interviews by fifth graders in teacher, Marcia Luek's classroom. In the several years that I worked with the third graders, I specifically helped them learn the multiplication tables. In the decade of the nineties, the partnership flourished, and more than 70 residents participated, some for one time, some for 12 years. The project was a favorite of both the Haine’s students and their teachers. As the original teachers who were involved started retiring in the early 2000's, involvement dwindled. But for everyone who was involved in it, the memories have remained. Personally, I found the students eager to learn, which made working with them easy. I had never been a school teacher, but this work gave me the courage to sign up for Elderhostel Programs and subsequently work on the Hopi and Navajo Reservations in Arizona.
Lila Cornell
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients: 4 eggs 2 cups white sugar 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease loaf pans.
2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, and mix in sugar, pumpkin and oil.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend into the egg and pumpkin mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer to the baking pans.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 65- 70 minutes if using two 8 1/2 X 4
inches loaf pans or if using a set of three disposable aluminum pans. I sometimes use a set of 5 disposable aluminum pans* and bake for about 1 hour. Test for doneness before taking from the oven.
5. Enjoy. *the sets of disposable pans are available in most grocery stores.
Julie Eden
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2017 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION FUND TESTIMONIES
The following are recent testimonies from Sherwood Oaks employees expressing their gratitude for the Employee Appreciation Fund gifts they have received in previous holiday seasons.
By generously supporting the EAF, we residents demonstrate our gratitude for all the various services we have received from employees throughout the previous year. Even more, our gifts to them enable employees to more fully celebrate the season with their families and loved ones.
As you read their affirming responses, I hope you will be encouraged to contribute generously this year to the fund.
Checks in support of the Employee Appreciation Fund should be sub-mitted to Gary Brandenberger (602) by Friday, Nov. 25.
Bill Paul
President, SORA
From the Editor- The following are 41 employee testimonials in response to the following, “I am grateful for the annual Employee Appreciation Fund because:” Even if you don’t read every response, I would like you to see and appreciate that these employees took the time to let you know how much your generosity is valued by them.
It makes me feel valued. Appreciated. Thought of. I have worked many jobs before where I felt, useful, content, even proficient, but not valued, appreciated, and thought of. As I quickly found out, Sherwood Oaks is different. The people of Sherwood Oaks are
a family, being employed here is like an invitation to be a part of that. As an employee here I am grateful for that family, for the folks in the hall who always have a kind word, and for all the appreciation and heartfelt gratitude that is so graciously given to those of us who have the privilege of caring for all of you. The Christmas gift no matter the monetary value is much appreciated and thank you for sharing your holiday with all of us. Sincerely, Beth Karns RN
It is more than money. It’s a gift from your heart and that is what makes it so special. From the bottom of my heart I say, Thank You. John
When I received my first (EAF gift) it brought tears to my eyes. That time of year is very hard on my family. My husband is a seasonal worker. The (EAF) bonus not only made my Christmas brighter for my eleven grand-children, it also helped (with my) finances due to winter. I thank all of the people who give because it truly is an amazing gift (and) much appreciated. Melissa Wentz, (House-keeping)
Even though I have worked here for so long because I like my job and the residents I care for, it is always nice to get a gift. Being appre-ciated is one way to build morale. Peggy Sciaretta, (Personal Care)
I live paycheck to paycheck and the EAF gift you give lets me give gifts to my family and friends without the worry of making the bills. It is gratefully appreciated. Christina Evans (Personal Care)
It makes me feel appreciated and thankful to be part of the Sherwood Oaks family. Carolyn Lancas, RN
Your generosity ... trust … (and) commitment allows me to continue to look forward to a bright future. Words cannot express the impact Sherwood Oaks residents have made on my life. Raymona Stine, (Receptionist)
The thoughts of appreciation from our residents create the positive energy that each of the employees at Sherwood Oaks truly matter. Thank you for creating a sense of closeness you can’t put on a dollar sign. (Housekeeping)
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It is a huge help around the holidays. Zachary Marig (Security)
I have a step daughter and quite a few nieces, nephews, and it makes (our holiday) easier when you receive such a great gift. J.P. Geiger (Security)
Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the Employee Appreciation Fund…There were so many times I wouldn’t have been able to make Christmas without it. There were so many times I have needed my car fixed and without that I wouldn’t have had a way to work. It pays bills or gets me new tires. My daughter wakes up every Christmas with a smile on her face because of all of you. Christmas has gone on for the past five years because of all of you and all your generosity, and from the bottom of my heart I thank you. Thank you for taking the time to help not only me but all of us…. I could never thank you enough, you all are so special to me. You all make Sherwood Oaks a better and happier place for us employees! I’m coming up on my sixth year in Skilled Nursing and every year I am so grateful for the generosity of this fund! I hope to spend many more years here with all of you. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart. Chelsea L. Dawson (Skilled Nursing)
My greatest joy is working with the residents. I’ve held many jobs in my lifetime and working here is at the top of my list. The gift we receive is just the icing on the cake. Thank you for valuing our service. Your gift is very much appreciated. Rich Foley (Security)
It allows me to give my nieces and nephews Christmas gifts and I am truly grateful. Leslie Piela (Skilled Nursing)
The (EAF) gift (is something) that the residents don’t have to give us. But because they do, it means they really do appreciate the hard work we all do all year long. Thank you very much. Denis J. Evans (Maintenance)
The generosity…is greatly appreciated not only by me, but (by) my children because they benefit the most from it. The gift goes
directly to my children’s Christmas to ensure they have a joyous experience…and allows them to have experiences and memories lasting their lifetimes. Mike Mills (Security)
I can use my regular check to pay essential bills. I can use the (EAF) check to buy Christ-mas gifts for my family. I really appreciate the Appreciation Fund. Maryann Rosen (House-keeping)
When I was first hired I was a single mom and (the EAF) put presents under the tree, food on the table, and money in the bank to pay the winter gas bill. Now it allows me to do all that and pay it forward by helping and donating to local charities that need help during the holidays. Sue Hoffman (Special Services)
This gift from S.O. residents has always made me feel grateful and appreciated. This is not only my job, but my passion. I love what I do here and this gift helps me to believe that it shows. Fran Santarelli (Skilled Nursing)
The EAF (reminds) us of the gifts of the Wise Men to Jesus. They help us to remember we should love one another. Thank you for giving a bit of your heart. Christine Rossetti
I’m extremely grateful for the annual EAF. It has given me something special I normally would not have … Your generosity has helped me purchase a garden tiller, a pretty blue bicycle …a red down coat, winter snow boots, etc. I so appreciate your kind generosity. (Special Services)
It helps me afford Christmas presents for my family. Without it I would not be able to afford a Christmas, and the joy it brings my family … The gift also makes me want to work harder for every resident and make sure they are well taken care of. John Jackson (Dining Services)
It really helps to provide for all of the extra things that make the holiday season so special. Valerie Damiani (Reception)
It helps me to have a better Christmas for my family and friends. I get to put an extra mortgage payment on my house. (Skilled Nursing)
EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS
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I work hard all year and, let’s face it, wages aren’t all that great. I stay because of the residents I have met here. The bonus is a way to have Christmas and catch up on bills or propane for my house. It is greatly appreciated. (Housekeeping)
This generous donation ensures that my children get the Christmas they deserve. On behalf of my family … I thank you. Scott Vogel (Security)
It’s nice to feel appreciated. Knowing that we are makes a difference. When you work for a large corporation, it’s easy to get lost and feel like a number. However, the residents always let us know how much we mean to them. (Skilled Nursing)
This is a tradition that has helped so many employees with the holidays and occurring expenses. This has always been a way for the residents to thank the employees for their care and hard work. I hope this tradition continues.
It helps me and my wife buy gifts for my one- year-old son and helps give our family a Merry Christmas. Matt M. (Skilled Nursing Unit).
The (EAF) helps me purchase gifts for my family for the Christmas season. Michael Farah (Dining Services)
It makes my Christmas a little extra-special holiday since I spend a lot of time here at work. Nancy O’Leary, (Housekeeping)
It helps out a lot at Christmas (and) makes me able to donate a few dollars to places like the humane society. (Housekeeping)
It allows me to provide a holiday season for my family that would otherwise not be possible. (Skilled Nursing)
I can pay my bills and buy gifts for my family. Patrick Hannan (Housekeeping)
My husband is self-employed. I use this bonus for our winter bills and if any is left, it is used for our annual Christmas dinner with family. This bonus is emotionally happy for me and extremely appreciated!! Melinda Matthews (Housekeeping-Skilled Nursing)
It shows that the residents value my work and help at the holidays when there are opportunities to provide for the less fortunate. Jim Harris (Grounds)
It’s a great way for the residents to say thank you for our hard work and dedication throughout the year. Not to mention it’s welcome during the holidays especially during these hard-economic times. (Housekeeping)
It makes me feel like I’m doing my job right, and that I am appreciated for everything I do. Makes me feel just as important to them (the residents) as they are to me. Candi Combs (Skilled Nursing)
Because it lets me know that the residents take the time to appreciate my work and it increases my self-worth. Diane DiCiero (Skilled Nursing)
With the fund, I am able to help my loved ones with Christmas presents and bills. I am able to help foundation that needs some extra support at Christmastime. Sandra Simpson (Dining/CNA)
I can end the year with a very good feeling for the work I did. I also know I can continue to do this coming year as well. (Dining Services)
I don’t make a lot of money. I have two kids and just bought a house. The resident donated bonus can make the difference between Santa bringing presents and not. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (Dining Services)
EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS
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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION November 10, 2017
Residents-Staff-Family-Friends Let's make the memorabilia tables in the lobby really memorable. Please bring your photos, medals, citations, and collectibles to the Lobby on Nov.10
th between 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
If you've brought items in the past, remember that there are so many new residents for whom this program and the displays will be new. Staff, please join us in celebrating our veterans at this event on Nov.10
th.
Security will be present all morning and afternoon.
Sonja DeGray
WAR IS A REAL BUMMER, 1969 for Don
When Johnny comes marching home again, hoorah, hoorah; We'll all go out and sing and shout, when Johnny comes marching home.
Jungles are pulling all four ways tangling up my life. There's a collage before my eyes -- poison water and C rations (cans of it) and sweet, sweet packages from home (real cashews and cocoa and soap) and crawling things; finally they take over.
Jungles are pulling all four ways tangling up my life. A mural runs around me in unending circles -- I walk the perimeter of our platoon: to the left, to the right, knowing, praying we are covered. Doc Minney, they tell me, you're a special breed.
Worried cold nights, tense sweltering days; clinging to life or silently falling like a dud. Every minute is that secret dream of coming home off the plane to an encompassing family. The Hero comes home. Then I sweat -- I'm in a box on my way to a cross-covered tapestry and I'm waving the flag.
Going home, going home, I'm just going home. The gentle moon lights up my path; the road slows to my pace.
Wake up, wake up -- it's just nickel and dime stuff. I had nothing to do today so I went out and fired 100 rounds of my M16.
Jungles keep pulling all four ways tangling up my life.
By Julie Eden
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCAM REPORT by Rabe Marsh
Those who want your money, or information to get your money, are becoming inventive. Here’s a new wave of come-ons: A. Not content with trying to peak my interest by referring to my photos, they try something else:
B.
I knew these enticements were bogus because I have never posted photos on the internet. So they tried a different approach – one that they were sure would catch my attention: C.
If you click on the right spot in the address, you will get big red WARNING that this is a scam. But you should already know that Apple does not send emails like this, and that if you click on the “LOG IN” button, you stand the chance of disabling your computer or losing money.
D. These rascals not only try to impersonate Apple, but they will try to deceive you by claiming the email comes from any other service you think is safe.
Also bogus. In this internet world of thieves, you must keep alert.
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EDT To: Undisclosed recipients: ; Subject: AppleCar
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Google Notification Service Sophie Hussain, Google Team: 2/11/2016 2 broken emails has been found and recovered.
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Originally, fancy buttons were worn by men on their uniforms, jackets and vests. Many were intricate patterns cast in metals. The designs were almost infinite: dogs, flowers, horses, land-scapes, fables, biblical scenes, Parisian hats, transportation, peacocks, and on and on. As different materials became popular, button design moved in elab-orate artistic directions. Joan has small, extremely detailed paperweight buttons, kaleidoscope buttons, black jet-like buttons which were popular during Queen Victoria’s decades-long mourn-ing period, carved Bakelite, porcelain, and even a little button with a windmill whose vanes actually turn. Just a small sample of Joan’s collection is on display in one of the curio cabinets during November. I urge you to look at them closely to appreciate their details. I asked Joan which one she liked the best, but as we went through the velvet cards they are mounted on, she would frequently say, “this one is very special.” They are her old friends, with each one historically researched and telling its own story of the arts and crafts of its time.
Barbara Dixon
BUTTON, BUTTON, WHO’S GOT THE BUTTON?
Joan (Joanne) Howenstein not only has the button, she has hundreds of them! She sees her buttons as “art in miniature” which fits in with the Howenstein family’s love of all things art. Husband Norm is a true artisan, designing and crafting exquisite jewelry from multiple metals and gemstones. Daughter Drea is a Full Professor at the Art Institute of Chicago, while daughter Beth has helped supply Joan and Norm with some of the many art works that decorate their home. Joan’s individual buttons are small, but her knowledge is encyclopedic. Back in the1970’s, a young man doing some landscaping at the Howenstein’s home asked Joan if she’d like to see some of the buttons his aunt was hoping to sell. Joan took them to someone knowledgeable in antiques and was told to “buy them!” Once she had, that same person offered her first double then triple the price she had paid. The buttons in Joan’s collection date from the mid-1800’s to recent hand painted pieces by members of her button club which meets monthly. Joan once generously shared multiples of the same button with each of her club members, later to find out that each button was valued at $90.
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FOCUS ON THE WORLD
Many of our servers come from Seneca Valley Schools. On Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:15 PM, Dr. Tracy Vitale, Superintendent of the Seneca Valley Schools, and James Nickel, School Board President, will be in our auditorium to bring us up-to-date on the latest educational programs and new ventures at Seneca Valley. Focus on the World invites you to join us for this exciting evening with our guests. Recent articles in the newspapers and magazines about bullying, STEM education, and digital learning raise our awareness to what is impacting the education of our high school servers and their friends. Our connections with the Seneca Valley School District have included our servers, the programs given by the Madrigal Choir and the Jazz Band, and the dinner about the school for senior citizens among them. This is an opportunity for us to connect with the school system in another way.
Agnes Peebles
POINSETTIAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
For those interested in buying poinsettias, place your orders, with payment (cash or checks payable to SORA) in my mailbox #215 by Monday, Nov. 13
th.
If you have misplaced your order form, there are extras at the recep- tion desk. Plant pickup: Thursday Nov. 30
th, 1:00 – 3:00 PM in the Auditorium.
Janet Gorman Landscape Committee
BETTY TOLBERT, GRAND MARSHALL OF CONNEAUT LAKE
PARK’S PUMPKIN FEST 2017
Resident Betty Tolbert was recently surprised to be chosen the Grand Marshal of this year’s Pumpkin Fest at Conneaut Lake Park. Betty lead the parade on Saturday, Oct. 14, which included fire trucks, drill teams, floats, dance teams, 20 different Zem Zem Shrine Club Motor Corps units(motorcycles), and more. Betty’s love for Conneaut Lake Park began as a child when she would come to the lake with her father to stay in one of the many boarding houses located in the park. In the 50’s she, along with her late husband Jim, built their family cottage in the park, still enjoyed by her family today. In the early 90s, during the first Conneaut Lake Park bankruptcy, Betty, along with several others, started the original Volunteers of Conneaut Lake Park. This group worked with the various owners and trustees for nearly 25 years. Under Betty’s leadership, their semiannual spring and fall cleanup weekends drew over 100 volunteers from as many as five different states. Whether it was rebuilding picnic tables, polishing the brass on the carousel, or landscaping the grounds in preparation for the season, their efforts helped preserve the park for future generations to enjoy. James Tolbert (son)
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THE BOYS IN THE BOAT: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for
Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Daniel James Brown 797.12 BRO I’m sure you remember USAir Flight 1459 landing in the Hudson River a few years ago, and perhaps you have seen the fine film of that landing, “Sully,” with Tom Hanks (2016). In spite of knowing how it ended, didn’t you get tense as you watched from the cockpit? Didn’t you tear up? The same goes for this story about nine University of Washington boys who went out for crew in 1933 and became the greatest rowing eight ever. The author focused on one boy in particular, but the other rowers, coaches, and family situations are carefully drawn. Perhaps you learn more about rowing and building shells that you thought you wanted to. And about how the financial crash and the dust bowl impacted poor working families. And about the Nazi’s rise to power. But it is a great story, as much about heart and will as it is about muscles and the water. I recommend it heartily.
Dennis Lynch
PROGRAM COMMITTEE PRESENTS WOMEN’S CHORALE
NORTH HILLS MUSIC CLUB
The SORA Program Committee will present the Women’s Chorale from the North Hills Music Club on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Auditorium. Three Sherwood Oaks Residents are members of the chorus: Elaine Hartswick, Peggy Meister, and Barbara Rankin. Peggy Meister is Recording Secretary of the Music Club and resident Christiane Majeski was a long time member and the President of the Music Club in 1978.
The club was founded in 1934 and for the past 75 years has been active in performing and raising funds to support the club and donate to other local music organizations. Many members have degrees in music and extensive experience in teaching and performing vocal and instrumental music. Within the group of 22 men and women, there is a chorale of 17 women that presents programs to local nursing homes twice in the fall and spring – gratis. Also, programs are given for church groups and others for a fee which is distributed to several deserving musical organizations and the music program of The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Annual dues help support the club and the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs.
Have you enjoyed a book from our
wonderful library? Write a brief
review and send it to THE ACORN!
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encounter a small village, not on the map, called Brigadoon, in which people harbor a mysterious secret, and behave as if they were still living two hundred years in the past.
Nov. 25 - THE PINK PANTHER (1964) NR 2hr
In the first in a series of detective comedies starring Peter Sellers as bumbling French Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the mishap-prone snoop is actually a supporting player. David Niven stars as Sir Charles Litton, a suave jewel thief known as "The Phantom." The Pink Panther made Sellers and his Clouseau act so popular that the character moved to center stage in a series of farcical sequels.
Nov. 4 – BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID
(1969) PG 1hr 50 min
With its iconic pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford, jaunty screen-play, and Burt Bacharach score, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid has gone down among the defining works in late-'60s American cinema.
Nov. 11- ARGO
(2012) R 2hr
Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in 1980. A true story starring and directed by Ben Affleck.
Nov. 18 - BRIGADOON (1951) NR 1hr 47 min
Brigadoon is based on the Broadway musical by Lerner and Loewe. The film stars Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, and Cyd Charisse. The plot concerns two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland who become lost. They
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A Novel Murder Elizabeth Penney ©2017. F/PEN An Officer and a Spy Robert Harris ©2013. F/HAR Plain Missing Emma Miller ©2017. F/MIL Roots of Murder Janis Harrison ©1999.F/HAR/L.T. Same Beach, Next Year Dorothea Benton Frank ©2017. F/FRA Secrets In Summer Nancy Thayer ©2017. F/THA Seeing Red Sandra Brown ©2017. F/BRO *Sing, Unburied, Sing Jesmyn Ward ©2017.F/WAR The Skin Collector Jeffery Deaver ©2014.F/DEA/L.T. *Sleeping in the Ground Peter Robinson ©2017.F/ROB The Store James Patterson ©2017. F/PAT When All the Girls Have Gone Jayne Ann Krentz ©2016. F/KRE *Y is for Yesterday
Sue Grafton ©2017. F/GRA
NON-FICTION, INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES:
Health Breakthrough BottomLine © 2017. 613.22/BOT Cancer-- Now What? Kenneth C. Haugk © 2017. 616.99/HAU Gateway To America Nancy Milllichap Davies ©1992.917.47/DAV *Gorbachev His Life and Times William Taubman ©2017. Bio/GOR The Historical Atlas of the Bible Ian Barnes © 2011 220.91/BAR I Am Malala Malala Yousafzai © 2013. Bio/YOU *In the Shadow of the White House Jo Haldeman © 2017. 364.1/HAL My Story Elizabeth Smart © 2013. Bio/SMA Stitches Anne Lamont © 2013. 204.4/LAM This Long Pursuit Richard Holmes © 2016.809/HOL
*See Spotlight on New Books
COLETTA MCKENRY LIBRARY ACCESSIONS
FICTION, INCLUDING LARGE TYPE: "J" is for Judgment Sue Grafton ©1993. F/GRA A Chime to Kill Elizabeth Goddard ©2017. F/GOD Against All Odds Danielle Steel ©2017. F/STE All the Flowers Are Dying Lawrence Block ©2005. F/BLO/L.T. *And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer Fredrik Backman ©2015. F/BAC Before We Were Yours Lisa Wingate ©2017.F/WIN Come Sundown Nora Roberts ©2017. F/ROB Deadly Assets W.E.B. Griffin ©2015. F/GRI Exposed Lisa Scottoline ©2017. F/SCO A Fedora Offense Donna Kelly ©2017. F/KEL Find Her Lisa Gardner ©2016. F/GAR The Garden of Small Beginnings Abbi Waxman ©2017. F/WAX *Glass Houses Louise Penny ©017. F/PEN The Guests On South Battery Karen White ©2017.F/WHI Homesick for Another World Ottessa Moshfegh ©2017. F/MOS Honeymoon James Patterson ©2005. F /PAT/L.T. *A Legacy of Spies John LeCarre ©207. F/LeC Lemon Meringue Pie Murder Joanne Fluke ©2003.F/FLU/L.T. The Lights on the Carousel Were Beautiful Sharon Owens ©2014. F/OWE *A Man Called Ove Fredrik Backman ©2012.F/BAC The Ninth Hour Alice McDermott ©2017. F/McD
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SPOTLIGHT ON NEW BOOKS THE BOOK SELECTION COMMITTEE These recently purchased library books are on display on a shelf labeled “New Books.” If a book you seek is not there, fill out a reserve slip. In the Shadow of the White House: A Memoir by Jo Haldeman. The author is the widow, now 88, of H. R. “Bob” Haldeman. The book is “one part tragedy, one part cautionary tale set forth in 456 searing pages” (Post-Gazette). Gorbachev: His Life and Times by William Taubman. The author immersed himself in Russian and Soviet archives, memoirs and diaries to produce a biography of the last Soviet leader. “Gripping” (NPR). Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. Fiction. The author is a 2017 National Book Award finalist for this novel and the winner in 2011 for her previous novel. The new book deals with the struggles of the poor in present-day Mississippi. “As with the best and most meaningful American fiction these days, old truths are recast here in new realities rife with both peril and promise” (Kirkus Starred Review). A Legacy of Spies: A Novel by John Le Carré. The 85-year old author returns to produce a sequel to The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963) with new and old characters. “The miracle is that the author can revisit his best-known story and discover layer upon layer of fresh deception beneath it” (Kirkus).
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Fiction. 14,695. “Ove is a lovably miserable neighborhood curmudgeon …. [The novel] is a fuzzy crowd-pleaser that serves up laughs to accompany a thoughtful reflection on loss and love” (Publishers Weekly Starred Review). Originally published in 2014. And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella by Fredrik Backman. “To be savored and reread about a boy, his dad, and his grandpa as they learn to say goodbye. It’s a little book with a big message” (San Francisco Chronicle). Glass Houses by Louise Penny. Fiction. Featuring Canadian police detective Gamache, this is “a meticulously built mystery that follows a careful ascent toward a breaking point that will leave you breathless” (Kirkus Starred Review). Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton. Fiction. A mystery that is “a joy to read, not only for the great characters and plot but also for Ms. Grafton’s beautiful use of language” (Huffington Post). Sleeping in the Ground by Peter Robinson. Fiction. This is the latest Inspector Banks mystery by the popular British author. The story has “a slow-burning intensity that deepens from beginning to end” (Kirkus).
Tom Fararo
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November 12 - Rev. Jean Henderson, Sherwood Oaks
November 19 - Rev. Ron Brown, Hope Lutheran Church, Cranberry
November 26 - Rev. Rosalyn Kummer, Retired Presbyterian Minister
We have been enjoying increased attendance. If you are a new resident and still looking for a church in the area, we encourage you to try our Sunday Chapel service. It is very convenient, and you will be impressed with the ministers from the area who help us to make it a success.
If your Pastor is not now on our list and you would like us to invite her/him, please provide us the name and contact information to Agnes Peebles #324 or me #602.
Gary Brandenberger
Chapel Committee
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ACTIVITIES IN THE CHAPEL
Women’s Bible Study First and Third Mondays
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Men’s Bible Study Weekly, Wednesdays
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Holy Communion, Episcopal Rite Second Monday of the month
11:00 AM
Rosary – Led by Chester Ludwicki First, Second, and Third Fridays
9:30 AM
Quaker Meeting for Worship Fourth Sunday
10:30 – 11:30 AM
DID YOU KNOW?
Have you ever visited our website (www.sherwood-oaks.com)? In addition to the information listed about our campus, there are a few other areas on our site that you may want to explore.
Five tabs are displayed on the Sherwood Oaks homepage: Weekly Bulletin, Nutritional Facts, The Acorn, FYI from the Executive Director, and Gift Certificates.
The Weekly Bulletin tab will show you events, schedules, programs and menus for the week.
The Nutritional Facts tab will allow you to browse nutrition values for the daily menu items.
The Acorn tab will have the current Acorn issue uploaded for you, your friends, and family to enjoy.
The FYI from the Executive Director tab contains recent and past FYI’s from Annette McPeek.
Finally, the Gift Certificates tab links you to a letter explaining how to obtain a gift certificate for your loved one that may be used for a variety of services here such as transportation, laundry, shopping, extra cleaning, etc.
If you type “Residents” into the search bar at the top of the homepage, a list will appear. Click on the “Residents” link to be directed to an area of the website that contains the Resident Handbook, bus schedule and a few popular policies and forms that we use on our campus.
Tabby Alford
CHAPEL NOTES
During November, the following ministers will serve at our 2 PM Chapel Services:
November 5 - Rev. Alan Adams, Beaver - Butler Presbytery
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words,
but to live them.” John F. Kennedy
Photos by Barbara Brock and Julie Eden
