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S O M M E R S E T

June/July/Aug 2017

Valarie Reed Resident Serv. Coord.Rachelle Mitchell Marketing Rep.Jennifer Upton Admin/Leasing Cons.Doug Mauz Maint. Supervis.Charles Brehm Secur. Supvr/Bus Drv.Gurcharan Singh Dining Supervis.Mirna Perez-Sosa Head CookAna Molina Housekeeping Supvr.Frank Rodriguez SecurityMelissa King SecurityJoanna Aubin SecurityJeff Sanderson SecurityTerill Fields SecurityJacque Thompson SecurityMegan Packard Part-Time AssistantVerbena Walkup HairstylistCarl Winstead Bus Driver

Resident Spotlight: Bobbie OgdenBorn on July 4th in Blevins, Arkansas

School and Career:BBA Degree from South Arkansas University;Department of Veterans Affairs

Family:1 Sister, 1 Daughter & Son-in-law; 1 Grandson &Granddaughter; and a pup named Chloe!

Interests Include: Reading, cooking, traveling,enjoying her pets, meeting new friends, playingpiano, volunteering and “living” life.

Bobbie grew up on a farm in southwestArkansas, and as far back as she can remember,had a desire to learn more and dreamed ofgoing to college. She worked her way through 7years of attending South Arkansas University,graduating with a BBA Degree. During her lastyear she married another student and bothgraduated in 1963.

Her husband’s employment with BellTelephone resulted in their moving severaltimes in the early years. She always found a jobwith her degree in business administration andgot experience in banking, legal work,accounting, real estate, etc. She decided to takethe Civil Service Exams when in Little Rock, AR,and was employed by the Dept of VeteransAffairs (VA) in 1969 as a claims examiner.Promotions came and she was placed in asupervisory position with additional

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In This Issue

Res. Spot. 1-2Welcome to 4Birthdays 4Health Notes 5Happenings 6Places & Events 7

Thank You forYour Care

Father’s Day isalso HusbandCaregiver Day, atime to honor andgive thanks tohusbands whoprovide healthcare to their wivesor children.

Star-SpangledThe U.S. flag is

unique in that ithas more starsthan the flag ofany other nation.Celebrate theStars and Stripeson Flag Day, June14.

BrainteaserQuestion: The

more you take,the more youleave behind.What are they?

Answer:Footprints.

opportunities for training.In 1977 after 14 years of

marriage they were blessed with abeautiful daughter. In 1979 theywere divorced. She continued towork with the VA in Little Rock andin 1981 she was given theopportunity to move to Wash.,D.C., and work in the VA CentralOffice. There she worked thru theVA with other Federal agencies,Congress, the White House and VAregional offices around thecountry. She traveled to many partsof the country where she arrangedconferences and training sessionsfor the Compensation and PensionService of the VA. She was theExecutive Assistant for the Directorof that service for several years. Sheretired in 1997 and continued tolive in Arlington, VA. Her daughterwas in college at the time.

In 1998 she moved to Texarkana,TX, where her sister and her

husband lived to help carefor her elderly mother. Shebought a house and aftergetting settled decided tovolunteer at churchanswering the phone and wasoffered the job of businessmanager. It was a largechurch with over 2000members and in the midst ofa large building project. Sinceher daughter was still incollege she took the job forfour more years. That secondtime, retirement wassuccessful. She decided it wastime to take it easy and notset an alarm clock againunless absolutely necessary.

Bobbie says she canhonestly never rememberbeing bored a day in her life.She was always a voraciousreader, usually with adictionary nearby in case sheran across a word she did notknow. She said, “I usuallyhave a book in my purse if Iam out and find I have freetime.” She has always beenactive in church and sheplays piano (mostly churchmusic) and has played inchurch since an early age. Shevolunteered with the humanesociety, and other service andyouth organizations. She hasbeen fortunate enough totravel to England and

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Scotland and go on cruisesthat involved visits to Alaskaand portions of eastern Canadaand Nova Scotia.

Bobbie is a dog person. Forthe last 53 years she has haddachshunds of almost everyshape, size and color. Shepresently has a 6-year-old redpiebald miniature dachshundname “Chloe.” Someday shesays she will tell her that she isa dog and it will be a shock toher system!

How did she arrive atSommerset? After her motherpassed away, she reevaluatedher life and determined she wasnot satisfied seeing so little ofher daughter and family, thosetwo beautiful grandchildren.Not able to drive or maintain ayard without help, and beingan independent “cuss” she

decided to move into aretirement community with allits advantages. Her daughter livesin Herndon and after visitingother options in the area, shedecided on Sommerset and hasnot been disappointed.

Healthy Lifestyles

Shout-Out forParkinson’s

TherapyParkinson’s

Disease affectsmillions of peopleglobally. ManyParkinson’spatients strugglewith speaking.Nearly 90%experience speechproblems(breathy voice,monotone,hoarseness andarticulationissues). LSVTLOUD therapy(named after PDpatient LeeSilverman) helpsmany with early-to middle-stageParkinson’s regaintheir voice. Forthose withoutaccess to a speechtherapist, onlinesessions areavailable. Visitwww.LSVTGlobal.com for moreinformation.

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Happy Birthday

Happy

Birthday

JUNE02 Madeline

Fowler10 William Bowie11 Bill Fenn12 Ken Watanabe17 Ruth

Lazarowitz18 Gloria Shelton24 C. Hoefler24 Hazel Evans28 Stella Nelson30 Bea Ramsey

JULY02 Carl Bess04 Bobbie Ogden09 Edna Rice09 Etta Bright17 Dorris Phillips17 Barbra Bowers18 Alfred Bowers18 R. Malgieri19 Betty Gesser28 Jim Johnson

AUGUST17 Leon Williams18 Nancy Rauch19 Joann Mitchell23 Ila Holmes26 Mary Carden29 Sara Mae Eckel

Welc meNew Residents

134 Robert & Bonnie Armstrong207 Mr. & Mrs. Gieger212 Richard Buckley232 Angeline Sievern325 Harry Schmalz

Refer a Friend!Refer a friend to Sommerset

& receive $250 if they becomea new resident.

An Un-fore-tunate IncidentQ. Why did the golfer wear

two pairs of pants?A. In case he got a hole in one.

Life and Ice Cream“Life is like an ice cream cone;

you have to lick it one day at atime.” —Charles M. Schulz

Best Times for a Doctor’sAppointment

For general checkups, expertsadvise scheduling doctor visitsfirst thing in the morning orright after lunch, when doctorsare more likely to be on time.Also, avoid Mondays andFridays, which tend to be thebusiest days at doctors’ offices.

A Day for DadsFather’s Day is celebrated on

the third Sunday in June. It is atime to honor fathers, celebratefatherhood and appreciate theinfluence of fathers in society.Let all the fathers in your lifeknow how special they are onthis day just for them.

Sun and Fun“Summer means happy times

and good sunshine.” —BrianWilson

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Remember to HydrateStaying hydrated through your

summer workout is essential tofitness success. Losing too muchwater from your body throughsweat stresses your cardiovascularsystem and impairs performanceand mental acuity. In the twohours before a workout, drink atleast 16 ounces of water. Duringyour workout, refresh with 5 to10 ounces of water every 15 to 20minutes. Continue to take influids after you’re done exercising.

Amazing Herbs: LavenderWith a name derived from the

Latin verb lavare, which means“to wash,” it’s no surprise that thefresh fragrance of lavender is usedoften in bath and laundryproducts. The herb also has awide range of culinary uses,ranging from savory sauces tosoothing teas to sweet ice cream.Lavender’s essential oils areknown to produce a relaxingeffect, and may help lower bloodpressure, relieve sore muscles andpromote more restful sleep.

Sleep WellSleeping on your stomach is

not the best position for yourneck and spine. Experts say it is

better to sleep on your back witha pillow under your knees forsupport.

Reduce Dry MouthMany medications cause dry

mouth, which is not onlyunpleasant, but can also lead togum recession and cavities. Helpkeep dry mouth at bay with tart,sugar-free hard candies. Applyinglip moisturizer also helps.

Eat for Allergy ReliefDo seasonal allergies have you

sniffling and sneezing? Certainfoods may provide some relief byreducing inflammation andstrengthening the immunesystem. Try broccoli, onions,garlic, pineapple, oranges,watermelon and tomatoes.

Eat Eggs to Feed Your BrainExperts say including eggs in

your diet may help enhance brainfunction by providing your bodywith key building blocks. Alongwith vitamins B-12 and D, eggyolks are a rich source of choline,an essential nutrient needed toproduce neurotransmitters, whichare chemicals that brain cells useto communicate with each other.

Soft Is BestDentists recommend

toothbrushes with soft bristles.Medium and hard bristles scrubaway essential tooth enamel andgum tissue.

To Your Health!

EnhanceYour H2O

Hydrate yourbody and delightyour taste buds byadding some freshfruit to yourwater. Slices oflemon, lime ororange; chunks ofmelon; or a fewseasonal berriescan turn a plainglass of ice waterinto a flavorfulthirst quencher.Stay hydrated.

Better With AgeA sharper

insight andperspective onlife, increasedcompassion forothers, and theconfidence andfreedom to beyour true self—these are just afew of the waysthat getting olderactually meansgetting better,according toseniors quoted byCountry Livingmagazine.

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INTEREST ITEMS

Start Bragging“Eventually, you

reach a pointwhen you stoplying about yourage and startbragging aboutit.” —Will Rogers

National NightShift Workers

DayMany

businesses areopen 24 hours aday, a servicemade possiblethanks to secondand third shiftworkers.Celebrate theseemployees with asmile and a“thank you” onNational NightShift Workers Dayin May.

Senior Citizens Day“For all they have achieved

throughout life and for all theycontinue to accomplish, we oweolder citizens our thanks and aheartfelt salute.” With thosewords, President Ronald Reaganproclaimed Aug. 21, 1988, thefirst National Senior CitizensDay, now an annual celebration.

A Safe PathKeeping your home clear of

clutter is an important factor inpreventing falls. Make sure youhave a path that is 3 feet wide.

Snack on CeleryThanks to its high levels of

vitamin K and silicon, twonutrients that help rejuvenateconnective tissue, celery is asmart snack choice if you’resuffering from arthritis, gout orstiff joints.

Sommerset CentenariansCelebrate Bea 103, Madeline

102, and Sara Mae 100 yearsyoung! Bea with Mary Lou.

Madeline and Sara Mae

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WHERE WE’VE BEENIn March, we enjoyed an Irish

St. Patrick’s Lunch Outing toO’Faolain’s Irish Pub in Sterling.We trekked to Alexandria to theTorpedo Factory Art Exhibits on abeautiful sunny day and hadlunch at the Chart House.

In April Residents visited DC tosee the Cherry Blossoms anddrove around town. Several triedtheir luck at the Casino andenjoyed lunch. We enjoyed afabulous lunch bunch outing toChez Francois in Great Falls.

In May warm weather broughtus out to visit MeadowlarkBotanical Gardens in Vienna, andlunch at the Silver Diner. Wecelebrated Mother’s Day andCinco de Mayo, and enjoyed ourFirst Annual Sommerset SeniorHealth & Fitness Day Event.

Enjoying a “magnifique” lunch at ChezFrancois, in Great Falls, VA

WHERE WE’RE GOINGIn June, we’re off to the Charles

Town Races & Hollywood Casinoand Buffet. We will enjoy abeautiful drive to see theLavender Fields in Catlett, VA,and stop for lunch at Claire’s inWarrenton. We’ll take a trip to theNewseum in Washington, D.C.Enjoy in-house entertainmentwith David Troup & The QuestSingers and we’ll go on a lunchouting to Clyde’s Willow Creek.

July brings Independence Daycelebrations. Attend thesightseeing boat trip on theRappahannock River Boat withlunch. We will attend the VAGrand Military Band Concert, goto lunch outings and plan onvisiting a Winery or two. Enjoyin-house entertainment by theMoonlight Cabaret Singers.

In August, we will enjoy lunchoutings with stops to farmers’markets, and picnic at a winery.We will take in a movie andlunch at One Loudoun inAshburn. Later, we will plan on avisit to a Smithsonian museum,as well as a trip to the Casino inCharles Town. Also, look into ashow at Wolf Trap.

Event Highlights

JUNELavender Field,

Catlett, VA, TripCharles Town

Casino & LunchClyde’s LunchNewseum in DCDavid Troup -

Quest SingersEntertain

Odyssey Cruise

JULYFourth of July

CelebrationsWinery TripLunch OutingsRappahannock

River Boat TripWolf TrapVA Grand

Military BandMoonlight

Cabaret Singers

AUGUSTLunch OutingsVisit Farmers’

MarketsPicnic & WineryGreat In-House

Entertainers &Thomas Pandolfi

Movie & Lunchat One Loudoun

SmithsonianVisit to DC

Casino Trip

June/July/Aug 2017

Residents enjoyed trips to Museum of The American Indian in DC & Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria!

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters.” ~ Audrey Hepburn