March

2020

Program Ponderings

Director of Programs - Brad Ray

Sometimes it’s hard to see

how lucky we all are. It seems like every time we think there will be a

pot of gold at the end of the rain-bow, we are surprised to find it’s not there. But when the residents

of Village Shores start getting that twinkle in their eye, and the green

vests and shamrock shirts get dusted off, you know that spring is just around the corner! Let’s take

a look in our monthly Shorelines newsletter to see what kind of fun

adventures are in store for March!

The first week of March fea-tures Lacey, from Humana, com-

ing to speak on how the amount of carbs in most of our diets is very

unhealthful. In addition, Dezso will be starting a new monthly ac-tivity- Humanities 101! A ten

part monthly series, giving a lec-ture on World History. This course

will encompass art, the develop-ment of science, and government! An optional quiz will follow each

course. A great way to utilize

Dezso’s teaching background!

The first week of March

rounds out with a Minnesota Or-chestra concert and an SPCO

concert at Wooddale Church. There are a great many lovers of classical music at Village Shores.

Make sure to take advantage of the opportunities we provide to

nurture that interest, if it is one

you choose to do so!

With this summer being the

50th anniversary of the moon landing, we are happy to recognize that amazing feat with a lecture by

Rob Ellos, one of our favorites. “Apollo 11: To The Moon” will

prove to be a insightful look into Rob’s perception of this important

milestone of human history.

On St. Patrick’s Day, Village Shores will be hosting an event,

open to the community. A corned beef and cabbage buffet will be

served along with music by “The Entertainers!” This fun musical

duo will be performing in the Dining Room from 5:00 - 6:00. The event

takes place from 4:00 - 6:30. The meal is free for all. Invite some

friends to share in the jolly atmos-phere of Village Shores!

A new naturalist will be com-

ing to Village Shores to provide a lecture on March 18th. Eloise

Dietz will give an overview on the practice of tree tapping for maple

sap, and the old fashioned “sugaring” process! Her lecture

“It’s Tree Tapping Time” will be her first time here, so let’s make

her feel welcome, and enjoy this interesting learning experience.

We have been so blessed by

Bernice C.’s granddaughter. She is a classical music instructor, and her

resources are endless! The series she is currently working on is called

“The Summit Music Program” Senior Lunch Music to provide re-

laxing classical live background mu-sic to senior diners. Of course,

with the aficionados at Village Shores, these light hearted perfor-

mances have turned into well at-tended concerts!

The OLLI Cats Concert Se-

ries is back on the calendar for the spring! These affordable concerts

take place at Schmitt Music in Edi-na and are usually jazz orientated.

Sign up for March 27th!

Former disc jockey, Mike Henry, has performed his exciting

and interactive “Thanks for the (continued on page 5)

Get to Know Louis and Phyllis R.

Louis was born on a farm

straight west of Minneap-

olis, near the small town of

Howard Lake. In addition

to farming, his family op-

erated a small resort on

the north end of Howard

Lake. It had a few small

cabins and fishing boats called North Shore Acres. Lou-

is was number two out of four children that eventually

arrived. Phyllis was a city girl whose family moved to

the Twin Cities from Abbotsford, for her father’s job

with the Sioux Line Railroad. Phyllis was the youngest

of three girls. When Louis finished high school in 1947,

he went to work for the U of M agricultural station in

St. Paul. He was a farm kid while living in the city! He

took care of livestock and actually caught a form of the

bird flu from some sick chickens! Well, he recovered,

and worked in the lab for two years. In 1950, Louis

was drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in the Korean

War, but was honorably discharged due to a problem-

atic wrist. He returned to St. Paul. When Louis was in

his youth, he went to summer camp and this pretty

“city girl” wrote her phone number in his song book.

Louis wondered if she was still around, so he gave her

a ring, and got a date! He and that “city girl, ” which

of course was Phyllis, took the streetcar down Henne-

pin Avenue to take in a movie and the rest was history.

In 1952, they tied-the-knot. This year they celebrate

68 years of marriage! This union have been produced

two girls and one boy. Through his father-in-law, Louis

found work with the railroad, settling in with the Great

Northern, working as a “hostler, ” which is an old term

for “horse handler.” Louis would “put the horses,” the

engines, to bed for the night. He would do this by po-

sitioning them correctly, using the roundhouse capabili-

ties. He also worked as a “fireman,” creating the fire

that would power the boilers of the steam engines! He

wore the old fashioned blue denim cap, overalls, and

red handkerchief just like in the movies! During this

time, Phyllis was working at the License Bureau, down-

town. After retirement, and selling their home, they

moved to Village Shores. Here they enjoy the exercise

classes, meeting people, and the great entertainment.

Phyllis and Louis are always together, so if you see

them, stop and say hello!!

In The Spotlight March Birthdays

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Happy Birthday to these Residents and Staff

4 Stan C. (708)

4 Matthew Fahrendorff –Staff - VS

5 Peggy M. – (603)

6 Shirley S. – (405)

9 Ruby A. – (615B)

9 Carol P. (315A)

9 Janet M. (313A)

11 Clarice N. (402)

11 Barb S. (704)

12 Ruth D. – (619)

13 Henry Peal – LifeSprk

13 Elizabeth L. (304A)

14 Jeanne M. (415B)

17 Pat Coy – Staff – VS

18 Cyril P. (621)

19 Diane O.(406)

22 Stella L. (509)

22 Nan Thompson – SCDS

25 Rebecca Boakai – LifeSprk

26 Joan W. (314B)

29 Aina Z. (522)

30 Judie H. (506)

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SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Silver Advantage

MARCH

2020

Silver Crest is committed to creating sen-ior communities of excellence through vi-brant and engaging lifestyles of wellness, independence, dignity, and care. We want

input from you about how we are doing at achieving our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. goals. Please visit our Silver Advantage Board on 1st floor and fill out a slip for our hard work-ing staff. This is an incentive for them to be recognized by management. Here are a few kudos that were posted recently..

VILLAGE SHORES MARCH 2020

SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE

3/3 Art K. Woodwind Quintet - Classical Music

3/12 Rob Ellos: “Apollo 11 To the Moon” - Lecture

3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with The Entertainers

3/18 Eloise Dietz- “It’s Tree Tapping Time” - Lecture

3/24 Mike Henry - “Thanks for the Memories” - Music

Lecture The Snowbirds - Variety

3/25 Happy Hour with “Fire Spice”- Concert

3/27 Birthday Party with piano music by Robert Balzach -

Party

VOLUNTEER WITH THE OUTREACH COMMITTEE

OUTREACH COMMITTEE WILL BE MEETING TWICE IN MARCH!

THURSDAY MARCH 12TH - RUICHFIELD ROOM

THURSDAY MARCH 19TH - RICHFIELD ROOM

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Health & Wellness

Campus Director of Life Care - Sherrie Willis

Food for Thought Director of Dining Services - Scott Borchardt

Your Food Choices May Affect Your

Sleep! Experiment: Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping? Actually, what you’re eating may be the problem.

Recent studies suggest that certain foods can help you sleep longer and more soundly. That said, the research is in its ear-ly stages. There’s a lot we don’t know yet. Plus, not every-body reacts the same way to certain foods. So, if you’d like to work toward a better night’s sleep, maybe it’s time to experi-ment with your diet.

Suggestions to get you started

Avoid sugar, salt, and highly processed food

Eat green, leafy vegetables and high-quality fats (e.g. nuts, avocados, olive oil, eggs)

Limit caffeine and consider switching to half-caf or decaf

Make sure you ‘re getting enough vitamin D, a deficien-cy can lead to poor sleep

Avoid large, high-fat meals late in the day

Don’t eat spicy or acidic foods close to bedtime, these can cause heartburn

If you like a bedtime snack, keep it small.

Here are some other foods that may boost your sleep quality, eaten late in the day: Almonds and walnuts, chamomile tea, lean turkey, kiwifruit, bananas, tart cherry juice, fatty fish, cottage cheese, soybeans, lima beans, lean turkey, and whole grains (e.g. pop-corn or oatmeal).

It’s a good idea to try to improve your sleep. A lack of sleep has been linked to diabetes, heart attack, high blood pres-sure, and stroke. So, make a few changes in your diet, and see if you feel your spark return in the morning!

Stop by the Lifesprk office on campus or brainstorm with your Life Care Manager about other sleeping tips.

Dream On!

Hello Residents!

We have some exciting food thoughts

coming in March. We have our traditional

St. Patrick’s Day dinner with Corned Beef

& Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day. Also, we

have our Resident Food Forum on March

16th. Bring your thoughts, requests and

concerns to the meeting! Spring with be

arriving this month and we are excited to

introduce some new grilled entrees. In our

search to fill the position, we have nar-

rowed our new Bistro Chef down to a cou-

ple of candidates. We will be

announcing new hours and

features to come very shortly!

Thank you again for your pa-

tience!!

~Scott

PHOTO GALLERY

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Program Ponderings (continued)

(Continued from Page 7)

Memories” live and “on-the-air.” He is

back on March 24th. We certainly look for-

ward to this!

Fire Spice returns to entertain us for

our March Happy Hour on March 25th. We round things out with the monthly birthday

party of the 27th. The birthday event fea-tures entertainment from a new entertainer for Village Shores. Robert Bozaich is an

amazing piano player who has a diverse and engaging repertoire. If you have a birthday in

March, make sure you join us so Brad can get a photo of you with your complimentary birth-

day rose!

Please let me know if you or your family would like to receive the calendar and news-

letter via e-mail.

~Brad bray@villageshores.com ______________________________________

Club at Village Shores Wellness Director - Bennett Woltjer

Hey gang! We have a brand-new Village

Shores staff member down in The Club! Our

new Wellness Coordinator’s name is Megan

VanDerBeek. She is joining us with a pas-

sion for fitness, wellness, and how to be a

healthier/happier individual. She graduated

from the University of Wisconsin, Stout with

a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness.

I’m looking forward to

having you meeting her!

She’s a very pleasant per-

son and I’m sure you’ll all

enjoy her presence.

The month of March

comes with a worldwide exercise campaign

called ‘Let’s Move for a Better World.’ This

exercise campaign is a challenge to everyone

around the world to get on their feet and

combine efforts to fight against the ever-

increasing obesity rate. Human beings were

born to move, but due to the convenience of

evolving technology. The active lifestyle of

our world’s population is under threat, and

the lifestyles that we lead are now more sed-

entary than ever before.

To participate in this exercise challenge,

come down to The Club, talk with the well-

ness staff, start a wellness membership. If

you don’t have one already, sign up and

begin moving your body! Our membership

program automatically records the exercises

you do, and electronically sends them to the

campaign company. You’ll receive a ‘Let’s

Move’ shirt for your efforts, and you can

compete for prizes for the most movement

throughout the community. Keep an eye out

for additional information,

facts, and stats.

To the wellness in your

Village,

~Bennet

NEW! Humanities 101 with Dezso

This month join Dezso as he begins his Hu-

manities 101 course for the residents of

Village Shores. Dezso has an M.A. Degree in

History and has been a Professor of History,

Humanities, Art History, and Mythology for 13 years at Va-

lencia College and Seminole State College in Orlando, Flori-

da, and is delighted to bring his Introduction to Humanities

course to Village Shores for the personal enrichment of our

residents.

Embark upon a fascinating adventure through the

world of art, literature, music, architecture, and history as we

travel through the cultural landscape of the Western

world. From the cave paintings of our prehistoric ancestors,

to the classical odyssey of Greece and Rome, through the

glory of the Gothic cathedrals of France, to the artistic mas-

ters of the High Renaissance, and concluding with modern

and postmodern art, we will celebrate the important creators

of the Western cultural heritage. The course is for personal

enrichment which means no homework, but be prepared for

a pop quiz after each class! A syllabus and course outline

will be available at our first class.

Congratulations to the win-ners of the Village Shores Chili Cookoff! Third Place-

Dezso Bartha. Second Place- Hala Randall. CHILI CHAMPI-ON- Bennett Woltjer! Bennet’s Chicken Enchilada Chili was the

hottest contender!

Congratulations, Bennett!

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Garage Etiquette

The entrance and exit to the

underground garage are located

on 65th. The west door is the

entrance and the east door is the

exit. Our garage is a great

amenity and we want to make

sure it remains a safe area with-

in the building.

· You must use the opener to enter the garage. But not to exit.

A sensor tells to the door to open and close. To open, you

only need to press the garage door opener only once.

· Vehicles EXITING the garage always have the right of

way. Beware of parked cars impeding your line of

sight!

· Do not meet another vehicle at the garage threshold. Wait

until the vehicle exiting is completely clear of the door

before you begin to move forward.

· Drive slowly. There are no mirrors to warn you whether

there’s a vehicle around the corner near the entry/exit.

· Watch for pedestrians. The trash room is near the garage

door and you may encounter residents or staff near the

garage door.

· Always lock your vehicle. Do not leave your car keys or other

valuables in your vehicle.

· Make sure the door closes behind you as you exit or enter.

This will help ensure no one sneaks in while the door is

open.

· Always park in your designated spot. If another vehicle is

parked in your spot, notify the front desk.

· Make sure the front desk always has your updated vehicle

information (license plate, make, model, and color). This

helps ensure that everyone parks in their assigned spots.

· Park squarely in your spot. The parking spaces are snug.

We’ll avoid nasty scrapes and dents if everyone parks

carefully.

~Larry

Maintenance Larry Webb - Director of Maintenance

Hello friends and family!

Some exciting things happened in Reflections in February which made for a busy month.

At the beginning of February, the Silvercrest Directors of Reflections took a training to become Certified Dementia Practitioners®, through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. We are one step closer to becoming certified after last month’s training! We are always learning so that we can continue to be our community’s demen-tia experts.

Do you know the weather proverb for March if it “comes in like a lion it will go out like a lamb?” Many people with dementia may also have a change with the disease where they used to be a lion and now are more like a lamb and vice versa. Personality changes in the brain hap-pen in the frontal lobe, but all parts of the brain may contribute to

someone act-ing out of character. Behavior changes are usually be-cause some-one is losing brain cells in a certain area of the brain.

According to the Memory and Aging Center, the frontal lobe controls our

ability to focus, pay attention, and to be motivated. So, if the frontal lobe is losing brain cells, the person may have trouble self-starting or planning out what to do with their time. The filter is also in the frontal lobe so a person may say things that hurt your feelings and could be so out of character for them.

The frontal lobe, and the left side of the brain also hold our language skills and words. People with dementia can become frustrated when they do not have the right words to express themselves. This can lead to behavior changes, where the person is upset by this or they may become withdrawn in conversations, because they can't find the right words or are worried they will say something wrong.

The right side of the brain is an area less affected by dementia and is where you find helpful tools like social chit-chat and music. But it is also an area in which we keep our expletive words. These are the bad words we learn growing up, and hide in a special part of our brain, so that we don't use them inappropriately. Sex words and swear words are examples of expletives. When the language center is struggling people with dementia may go over to their perfectly preserved exple-tive word bank to express themselves. Often families will be shocked and say, "they never swore before!"

So, the next time your lamb is roaring like a lion or your take charge

lion is a quiet lamb just remember that they are losing brain cells and

they are working with what they have left. Fortunately, dementia does

not affect love, and deep down, they do know you are someone whom

they care deeply about, even if they cannot express it the way they

used to.

~Hala

Reflections Hala Randall - Director of Reflections

Words of

Wisdom with

Victor

I want to thank all the residents of Village Shores who take advantage of our complimen-tary transportation services for improving on the practice of calling ahead of time when one

needs to cancel their ride. It has streamlined our operation immensely and alleviated many potential headaches.

~Victor

MARCH

2020

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Community Travels

Date Departure

Time Estimated

Return Time Event & Location Cost Sign up by

Noon

3/5 11:00 am 2:00 pm Minnesota Orchestra at

Orchestra Hall Sold Out N/A

3/5 10:00 am 1:00 pm SPCO at Wooddale Church $11 3/4

3/11 11:00 am 4:00 pm Mystic Lake Casino BYO$ 3/09

3/12 10:30 am 1:15 pm Southdale Shopping Center

in Edina BYO$ 3/11

3/19 11:00 am 4:00 pm “Man In Black” at Ives

Theatre at Masonic Homes $47 3/18

3/20 10:45 am 12:30 pm Lunch Outing to Lucky 13 in

Bloomington BYO$ 3/19

3/26 12:30 pm 4:00 pm Bell Museum & Planetarium $12 admis-

sion $6 3/25

The 5 Best Hand Lotions For Dry Cracked Winter Skin So without complaining too much I’ll just say that it’s winter, and I need hand lotion. My hands don’t just get dry, they

crack and bleed, so I need a heavy duty hand lotion that will both moisturize and repair. It can be tough to choose one in

the sea of options, but with hands that have looked grandmotherly every winter since I was a kid, I’ve had a lifetime of

product testing. And since I won’t ever be spending $30 for a tiny bottle given the amount I go through each winter, here

are the best drugstore options to heal your poor, cracked, sandpaper knuckles.

1. Eucerin Intensive Repair Extra Enriched Hand Cream ($6) Eucerin is an awesome skincare brand in general,

and this product in particular is no nonsense. It doesn’t just provide temporary relief, it actually heals cracks. Wear it overnight and watch magic hap-

pen. Also it’s only six bucks, and you can’t beat that.

2. Cetaphil Intensive Moisturizing Cream ($8) Cetaphil is another heavy hitter for people with severely dry skin. It has no fragrance, isn’t

greasy, and soothes immediately. Yes please.

3. Neutrogena Fast-Absorbing Hand Cream ($6) I can’t say that I’ve ever had the greasy hand problem because I only ever apply hand cream

to the backs of my hands (strongly advice by the way), but this does indeed live up to its promise. It’s also a great all-around hand lotion.

4. Vaseline Intensive Care Healthy Hands Stronger Nails ($3.50) I never thought I would call a hand lotion “badass,” but it’s the first word

that comes to mind for this product. Second is “ingenious.” It’s a great hand lotion that strengthens your nails at the same time….for $3.50. What

more could you need in life??

5. Nivea Extended Moisture ($5) People like Nivea Smooth Sensation, but I say that’s for sissies. If you have straight-up con-

struction worker hands like mine, you need Nivea Extended Moisture. And just in case you really want to go big,

try the massive pump version you can keep in your bathroom

~Lani

Salon News

Lani McConnell

Executive Director - (Interim Executive Director) Mike Metzer 612.746.4703

Administrative Services Manager - Pam Propper 612.861.1186

Director of Marketing - Judy Koznick 612.746.4711

Director of Programs - Brad Ray 612.746.4705

Director of Life Care - Sherrie Willis 612.746.4716

Director of Dining Services - Scott Borchardt 612.746.4710

Director of Maintenance- Larry Webb 612.746.4701

Director of Wellness - Bennet Woltjer 612.746.4712

Resident Services Coordinator - Monica Whitson 612.746.4707

Director of Reflections - Hala Randall 612.746.4714

Director of Housekeeping - Eve Morgan 612.746.4701

Housekeepers - Sattie Khublall, Marge Chism

Bus Drivers - Vic Larson, Amy Miller, Bernie Haas 612.803.6718

Receptionists - Pat Coy, Pego Dailey, Barb Moltumyr, Patsy Kahmann, Jim Gullickson, Jane Long

Maintenance Techs - Juan Nicolas Noyola, Matthew Fahrendorff

Activity Coordinator - Dezso Bartha

Reflections Coordinator - Glenn Kennedy

Wellness Coordinator - Meaghan Van Der Beek

Chefs - Phil Sparish, Jason hurst

Dining Room Supervisor - Crystal Wilson

Dining Room Wait Staff - Lillian Hatley, Nan Thompson, Winny

Amenya, Rachael Coulter, Mary Stratton, Sherry Partlow, Pat Loonan,

Cheryl Partlow, Alex Blanton, Anna Nelson, Linda Ricksham

Dishwasher - Yesmina Sanchez, Trish Bunkholt, Gemma Guthrie

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Things You Should Know

• We have a free shuttle for medical appointments, grocery

shopping, banking, restaurants, and casinos. Talk to Brad if you have more ideas.

• The meal charges that appear on your monthly invoice can

be confusing. The date that appears next to your meal charges is the date that the charges were posted, NOT

the date when you ate the meal. That date of posting includes all meal charges incurred over 30 days.

If you would like to refer a friend to

Village Shores, please contact

Judy Koznick at 612-861-1186.

All Village Shores Staff members are available by calling reception at 612-861-1186.