The Treemont TattlerTREEMONT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY * 2501 WESTERLAND DRIVE HOUSTON TX 77063 * (713)783-6820

A Message from your New Activity Director

Dear Treemonters:

My name is Monica Muniz, your new activity director. I’d like to first thank you all for the warm welcome I received upon arriving to your beautiful home. Change isn’t easy and with that being said, my goal is to make this transition as easy as possible. In time you will see my creative, sassy, and full of life energy that I hope to project onto all of you. So let’s have fun together and live life to its fullest. Here are some highlights of your upcoming month…

It’s time to cast your ballot and Vote on November 1st. You can be shuttled over to the local designated precinct, so make sure you are signed up. We will have a DPS Visit on Nov. 6 for non-driver ID cards. A handful of volunteers will be in the building on Nov.7 to help with any small tasks that you have, so take advantage and sign up at the front with your request.

A Veterans Recognition Ceremony will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. It is open to everyone to celebrate these wonderful men and women who gave their all for the American people. I personally thank you and appreciate your service as I come from a father who served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.We will be going on and adventurous outing and visiting Newman’s Castle and having lunch this month in Bellville, TX. Let’s talk Turkey with a Turkish Lesson where we will explore their culture and later during the month we will enjoy some tasting of their delicacies and apple tea.

Come wine down at our Wine Social and have a nightcap with your neighbors Nov. 26. And finally end the month with an afternoon Orchestra on Nov.30. I wish everyone a Blessed Thanksgiving!

NOVEMBER 2018

Celebrating November

Shuttle to Vote

Thursday, Nov.1 @ 9:30am

Live Music

Saturday Nov.3 @6:30 pm

Piano Recital

Sunday, Nov.4 @ 4:00pm

Ladies Breakfast

Tuesday, Nov.6 @ 7:30 am

DPS Visit

Tuesday, Nov. 6 @ 9:30am

Veterans Recognition Ceremony

Sunday, Nov.11 @ 2:00pm

Men’s Breakfast

Tuesday. Nov.13 @ 7:30 am

Turkish Lesson

Thursday, Nov.15 @ 11:00am

Newman’s Castle

Monday, Nov. 19th

@ 8:45am

Harvest Festival

Tuesday, Nov. 20 @ 2:30pm

Wine Social

Monday, Nov. 26 @ 6:15pm

Taste of Turkey

Thursday, Nov. 29 @ 11:00 am

Orchestra

Friday, Nov.30 @ 2:15pm

Flew the Coop

On November 24, 1971, an airline passenger traveling from Portland to Seattle handed a note to a flight attendant that read, “I have a bomb in my briefcase. I will use it if necessary. I want you to sit next to me. You are being hijacked.”

So begins the legend of D.B. Cooper, the mysterious man at the center of the FBI’s only unsolved case of air piracy. D.B. Cooper was not his real name. He used the name Dan Cooper to purchase the ticket but a reporter erroneously dubbed him

D.B. The crew eventually complied with Cooper’s demands. They landed the plane in Seattle, where he was given $200,000 and four parachutes. Then the jet took again to the skies with a skeleton crew headed for Reno, Nevada. But Cooper never made it to Reno. While flying over southwest Washington, the crew was alerted that the rear stairs had been opened. When they checked the back of the plane, they discovered that Cooper had jumped out, wearing a parachute and holding the $200,000. Cooper was never seen again, and treasure hunters have scoured southwest Washington state ever since, hoping to find the loot and uncover the true identity of D.B. Cooper.

This past June, a team of FBI investigators made a startling announcement. They believed that they had finally uncovered the true identity of D.B. Cooper. After analyzing a series of letters allegedly written by Cooper in the months following the skyjacking, investigators think the thief was a Special Forces paratrooper and Vietnam veteran named Robert Rackstraw. Rackstraw was eliminated as a suspect by the FBI in 1979, yet the FBI has safeguarded evidence pointing to Rackstraw ever since. Rick Sherwood, an Army specialist in code cracking, believes that Rackstraw sent coded letters to various newspapers in the months following the heist, egging on investigators. Sherwood linked both the writing style and the codes back to other codes known to be Rackstraw’s. Whether the FBI reopens the case against Rackstraw remains another mystery.

Such Sweet Sorrow

As most of you know, my husband and I are moving overseas and I am, regretfully, leaving my role as Activity Director. It’s been wonderful to be here with you; I’ve loved getting to know each of you! I wish you many more years of happiness and fun at Treemont.

If you would like to stay in touch, my email address is nicole.andress@outlook.com and my mailing address will be:

Nicole Andress Santistrasse 1

9230 Flawil, SG, Switzerland I would be happy to hear from you! I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

DPS Visit For ID Cards

On November 6, Tuesday at 9:30am, we will have a

representative from the DPS in the Library assisting with non-driver ID cards. If you have a DL or ID that will

soon be expiring or know that you will not be driving

any longer, stop by and see the representative. Please sign up at the front desk in advance. When signing up, you will need to have your full name, date of birth and DL or ID number on hand.

November 2018

Christmas Appreciation Fund

It has been a tradition at Treemont Retirement Community for residents to show their appreciation to staff by donating to the annual Christmas Fund. This fund came about as residents wanted to express their appreciation to staff for their work. With Treemont’s “no tipping” policy, this provided an opportunity to thank staff for the work they do throughout the year. There are a couple of changes to this year’s fund. Resident contributions for the employee appreciation fund will be used for hourly staff only in housekeeping, maintenance, dining room and front desk. Plus, this year a portion of the contributions will be used in appreciation of the Senior Allegiance staff as well (subject to limitations under Medicare rules). We believe that a key aspect of Treemont’s strength as a senior living community lies in its long-tenured, caring staff. We hope you will continue to give generously to the Christmas Fund as a way to show appreciation for the daily work performed by Treemont hourly wage staff.

Voting Options

For those of you interested in voting in the upcoming November 6th election, there are two voting options available to you.

1) A shuttle will be offered on Thursday, November 1st at 9:30am. If you would like to take the shuttle to vote, meet at the front desk by 9:15am. Mark will take you to Tracey Gee Center, where you can participate in early voting. You will need your voter registration card and current ID.

2) You may also vote via absentee ballot. You can get an absentee ballot in the Activities Office. Absentee ballots must be postmarked by November 6th.

Thank you for participating in politics and making your voice heard!

Veterans Recognition Ceremony We want to show our appreciation for our wonderful Veterans with a celebration! Please join us on Sunday, November 11, at 2:00 pm in the Auditorium. We will have a group of volunteers from Second Baptist Church Men’s Ministry coming to help out, as well as a bugler will be on hand with a TAPS presentation. The Culinary team will prepare delicious appetizers and drinks. This event is open to all residents, so please come show your friends and neighbors your appreciation of their service.

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November Birthdays

In astrology, Scorpios are those born between November 1–21. Scorpios are passionate and deep, qualities that help them counsel others in meaningful ways. Resourceful and determined, Scorpios make good managers. Those born between November 22–30 are Archers of Sagittarius. These open-minded travelers are in constant motion, searching the globe for meaning. Curious, optimistic, and enthusiastic, they are not afraid of change and treasure freedom.

Daniel Boone (frontiersman) – November 2, 1734 Roy Rogers (cowboy) – November 5, 1911 Carl Sagan (astronomer) – November 9, 1934 Grace Kelly (actress) – November 12, 1929 Robert Fulton (inventor) – November 14, 1765 Rock Hudson (actor) – November 17, 1925 Chester Gould (cartoonist) – November 20, 1900 Jamie Lee Curtis (actress) – November 22, 1958 Joe DiMaggio (athlete) – November 25, 1914 Tina Turner (singer) – November 26, 1939 Randy Newman (singer) – November 28, 1943 Samuel Clemens (writer) – November 30, 1835

Print For Pups

Did you know that the newspaper you read could benefit a pup? Many shelters are in need of newspapers to use as bedding

at the bottom of animal cages. It comes in handy and makes clean up much easier. If you’d like to help your community and recycle your used newspaper a drop off location will be placed in the Back Lobby. Bin will be labeled. Once full, it will be dropped off at the local animal shelter.

November 2018

November Birthdays at Treemont

2nd LOIS McCALL MOODY FLOWERS NANCY EVANS

4th MARY WILES WALTER McLEROY

7th IRL SAMPSON

8th CAROLYN RAGUSA SONDRA SULLIVAN

10th GODREJ RANDERIA

12th PAULIE CARLSON RICHARD BASS

14th PAM ARMSTRONG 15th JOHN SHAVER

17th DAVID KRUSE

18th BESTSY JENNINGS

21st KATHRYN SUTTILL

25th NORMA KENNEDY

26th WILLIAM BRENNEMAN

30th JOHN WEISBECKER

Your Birthday Dinner will be held on Tues, Nov 13th @ 4pm in the Green

Room. RSVP to Myra & come enjoy your steak, champagne, & cake!