September 2012

Emeritus at Vacaville

1111 Ulatis DrVacaville, CA 95687

Telephone: (707) 447-7100

Executive DirectorMary WilliamsResident Care DirectorMargaret NarcisoCommunity RelationsKrystle MeyersBusiness DirectorMarie NenioDining Services DirectorRosa GracidaMemory Care DirectorSheena MerilosMaintenance DirectorEdward MetcalfActivity DirectorDarlene Stephens

A Salute to AmericanWorkers

Sept. 3.Honor the efforts

of America’s workforce.Happy Labor Day!

Remember YourGrandparents

The Sunday after Labor Day isGrandparents Day, a time toremember with special affectionthe importance of grandparentsin our lives. On this special day,take time to visit yourgrandparents, send them a cardor give them a call. It willbrighten their day to know thatyou care.

Happy Birthday!Helen Anderson 09/08Opal Tolson 09/09Rose Johnson 09/26Zelma Stephens 09/30

3rd Annual ClassicCar Show

A big “THANK YOU” to allthe staff, residents, familiesand businesses that helped tomake this years car show a bigsuccess. Also, a special thankyou to Bob Edmondson for allhis hard work and hisdedication to our cause and toEmeritus. To all of you that justcame out to support us and theAlzheimer’s Association.

Alzheimer’s AssociationOur mission

To eliminate Alzheimer’s diseasethrough the advancement ofresearch; to provide andenhance and support for allaffected; and to reduce the riskof dementia through thepromotion of brain health.

For more information andresources go to

http://www.alz.org/norcal/

Welcome New ResidentsRose Banks 07-11Lucy Lehimkuhl 07-15Barbara Frounfelkner 07-18Nanci Seiden 07-26Milliani Sullivan 07-30Jim McCarthy 08-07

Ocean BlueAnnually on the third

Saturday in September, onInternational Coastal CleanupDay, thousands of volunteersfrom sea to shining sea lend ahelping hand removing garbageand debris from America’sbeaches and waterways.

How Sweet It IsA 10,000-year-old cave

painting in Spain depicts twowomen collecting honey from awild bee hive. The practice ofkeeping bees to produce honeydates back to at least 700 B.C.

Here are some more factsabout this sweet treat:

• In addition to a foodsource, honey is usedfor medicinal andcosmetic purposes.

• According to the NationalHoney Board, the averageAmerican consumes about1.3 pounds of honeyper year.

• Honey bees must visit2 million flowers toproduce one pound ofhoney. The bees’ source ofnectar determines the colorand flavor of honey. Typesinclude alfalfa honey,which is light in color witha mild flavor, and orangeblossom honey, which hasa slight citrus taste.

• Store honey tightly sealedand out of direct sunlight.If honey crystallizes, placethe container in hot waterfor 15 minutes.

• For centuries, honey hasbeen used to help healwounds. Researchers thinkthis works because honey’smain components, glucoseand fructose, attract water,drying the wound andinhibiting the growthof bacteria.

Emeritus OutingsSeveral times a month we get

out of the building and trydifferent restaurants in the area.If you have a favorite, don’thesitate to come to the planningcommittee and express yourideas.

Recently we ventured out toone of our favorites, “The BlackBear Diner” where staff is alwaysfriendly and the food is alwaystasty.

Apples and DiabetesA study published in the

American Journal of ClinicalNutrition found that peoplewho ate five or more apples aweek had a 23 percent lower riskof developing type 2 diabetescompared with those who didn’teat apples. Certain flavonoids inthe fruit may be the reason forthe lower risk.

News & UpdatesThere’s always plenty going

on at every Emeritus SeniorLiving community, and we wantevery resident to feel included inthe action. You’ll find everythingyou need to know to stay in theloop in the News & Updatessection. Here, you’ll findimportant announcements andother news to keep you postedon the happenings in thecommunity so you’ll never haveto wonder what’s going on.

Sapphires for SeptemberSapphire is the birthstone for

the month of September. Blue isthe most popular color for thesegems, but they can be almostany color, including yellow,

green, pink, orange and purple.Sapphires have been treasured

for thousands of years. Theancient Persians believed theEarth rested on a giant sapphire,and its reflection made thesky blue.

Sapphires are associated withthe virtues of truth, loyalty anddignity and are a favoritegemstone for royalty.

Sapphires belong to thefamily of minerals known ascorundum. They are one of thehardest gemstones, second onlyto diamonds.

Countries that producesapphires include Sri Lanka,Thailand, Cambodia, Australiaand Madagascar.

Resident HighlightAudrey Osborne

Audrey was born in Washta,Iowa and lived on a farm withher parents and two sisters,Kathleen & Margree. Audrey metand married James, her highschool sweetheart, at the age of17. They have two children,Michael who lives in Chico andDoreen who lives in Tracy. Also,she has five grandchildrenand six great grandchildren.

Audrey moved to Oakland,California in January of 1941.She attended business schooland was secretary at AmericanHome Foods for 20 years. In1968 Audrey and James rentedtheir first home in Vacaville.They liked the area so well thatthey bought a home andeventually built their own homein Leisure Town. Audrey studiedand received her Real EstateBroker License in 1969. She alsobecame a Worthy Matron ofEastern Star in 1974 and is still amember. Audrey retired in 1984and she and James bought an RVand traveled all over the US.Sadly, James passed awayin 2004.

Audrey moved to Emeritus inMay of 2012 where she enjoysplaying Bingo and Pokeno withother residents. If you haven’thad the chance to meet Audreyyet, we hope you will as she is avery sweet lady and we’re happyto have her as part of ourEmeritus family.

Audrey is outgoing, social and active, ifyou haven’t met her yet, stop on by hertable and say “hello”.

Brain Health TipTo ensure your lifestyle

promotes brain health,participate in a minimum ofthree Brain Health activities aday. Determine whether anactivity is brain healthy byconsidering the followingquestions:

Does the activity correlate toone of the five key areas of brainhealth: physical fitness, mentalstimulation, nutrition,spirituality and socialization?

Is it complex or challengingin nature?

Is it novel, new or differentfrom routine activities?

Word for September:Changes

When the calendar turns toSeptember, we know thatchanges are in store. Sunsets willarrive earlier, and fall’s coolcrispness will soon replacesummer’s warm languor.Changes in life can presentchallenges and opportunities. Asautumn approaches, take stockof your life and boldly face thechanges you would like to make.

Garlicky Sweet-PotatoFries

2 Large sweet potatoes,scrubbed and

cut lengthwise into 1/2 inchthick wedges

1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley4 garlic cloves, mincedSea Salt and freshly ground

pepper1. In a large bowl, toss sweet

potatoes with olive oil, parsley,garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1 1/2 tsppepper until evenly coated.Cover with plastic wrap andmarinate for 2 hours.

2. Heat grill to medium. Grillsweet potatoes until tender,turning once. 7 or 8 minutes perside. Serve hot or at roomtemperature, with dippingsauces if desired.

Makes 8 servings

Creamy Scallion DipCombine 1/2 cup

mayonnaise, 3 tablespoonssliced scallions, 2 teaspoonsDijon mustard, and 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce.

A Superb HerbGarlic is a member of the

Allium family, long known for itshealthful properties. Much hasbeen written about the herb andthe beneficial effect it can have oncardiovascular problems such asinflammation and atherosclerosis.Garlic also has good amounts ofvitamins C and B6, seleniumand manganese.

Suede RepairRemove small stains from

suede by gently rubbing an emeryboard across the area a few times.The rough surface of the file willget rid of the spot and refreshthe nap.

Seasonal SelectionsArtichokes, Brussels sprouts,

sweet potatoes and turnips aresome of the cooler weatherfavorites popping up in marketsthis month.

Popcorn Pick: ‘BellsAre Ringing’

Based on the stage show of thesame name, 1960’s “Bells AreRinging” is a delightful musicalcomedy and Judy Holliday’s lastforay onto the big screen. EllaPeterson (Holliday) works for ananswering service and begins toget involved in the lives of someof her clients, ultimately falling inlove with one of them, a writernamed Jeff Moss (Dean Martin).The two sing, dance and play theirway through this enchanting film.

Start Celebrating NowOktoberfest, the annual 16-day

festival held in Munich, Germany,starts in September.