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Jenny’s Corner: Page 6

Celebrations & Announcements:

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FYI’s: Page 2

August 2018

Happenings: Page 4

Wellness on the

Square Page 7

UP Summit

Staff Contacts

Front Desk (0 ) * IL Activities/Wellness Center (3119) * AL/HC Activities

(3300)* Pastoral Care/Resident Services (3123) * Transportation (3118)

Staff Birthdays

Barbara Gay 10

Sara Johnson 10

Iris Jackson 13

Reed Jones 17

Cierra D’haiti 25

Ellis Perry 25

Resident Birthdays

Lewis Coiner 10

Tom Dewey 11

Rodney Bradt 18

Grover Wade 19

Lillian Hryshkanych 25

Carol Knemoller 26

Lynn Hogg 27

Meg Haislip 29

Celebrations & Announcements

DID YOU KNOW? The gladiolus is a flowering plant that belongs the iris family and is where pink,

purple and white flowers can blossom in the full sunlight. The stems and leaves of the gladiolus stand tall

and have pointed tips. It comes as no surprise that gladiolus get its name from the Latin word for sword

(gladius). In Rome, the gladiolus is still regarded as the flower of the gladiators.

The gladiolus can represent many different things. In many cultures, it signifies remembrance, but the

Victorians used the gladiolus as a symbol of infatuation, implying that the giver’s heart has been “pierced”

with passion.

Officially into the 2nd half of the year, July was well

spent with times of entertainment, evening outings, and

learning new things. We had a great evening of baseball

with the Waynesboro Generals and it was the perfect

temperature for the Stonewall Brigade Band in Staunton.

We had a good time celebrating the birth of our nation

with Waynesboro’s Extravaganza. Kimball Swanson

was here to entertain while we enjoyed the campfire and

s’mores, followed by a beautiful fireworks display. The

always faithful, Charlie McIntire, was back to share his

Summer repertoire with us. The music he chooses

always seem to bring back memories! Verona

was a popular destination this month as we

took a trip to the ever popular Fashion

Gallery to satisfy our shopping needs as well

as a lunch trip to Rack ‘em Smack ‘em Ribs

which was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. The month

of July was topped off with the Glenn Miller

Orchestra playing at the Wayne Theatre.

They have managed to preserve the music of

the Big Band era while still being relevant to

today’s audiences. Look inside to see what is

coming up next!

Medical appointment time frames:

Transportation

A Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep and Aging Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults—7 to 9 hours each night. But, older people tend to go to

sleep earlier and get up earlier than they did when they were younger.

There are many reasons why older people may not get enough sleep at night. Feeling sick or being in pain can make it hard to sleep. Some medicines can keep you awake. No matter the reason, if you don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day you

may: 1) Feel Irritable 2) Have memory problems or be forgetful 3) Be depressed 4) Have more falls or accidents.

Get a Good Night's Sleep

Being older doesn’t mean you have to be tired all the time. Here are some ideas for a better nights sleep:

Follow a regular sleep schedule. Go to sleep and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends

Avoid napping in the late afternoon or evening, if you can. Naps may keep you awake at night.

Develop a bedtime routine. Take time to relax before bedtime each night. Read a book, listen to soothing music, etc.

Try not to watch television or use your computer, cell phone, or tablet in the bedroom. The light from these devices may make it difficult for you to fall asleep. And alarming or unsettling shows or movies, may keep you awake.

Keep your bedroom at a comfortable temperature, not too hot or too cold, and as quiet as possible.

Use low lighting in the evenings and as you prepare for bed. Exercise at regular times each day but not within 3 hours of your bedtime. Avoid eating large meals close to bedtime—they can keep you awake. Stay away from caffeine late in the day. Caffeine (found in coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate) can keep you awake. Remember—alcohol won’t help you sleep. Even small amounts make it harder to stay asleep. If you feel tired and unable to do your activities for more than 2 or 3 weeks, you may have a sleep problem. Talk with your doctor about changes you can make to get a better night’s sleep.

For more information, come by the Wellness Center for a copy of the handout or visit the National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep

Resident Services provides residents with transportation to their medical

appointments. The start time of the appointment needs to occur during

the time frames listed below. Medical transports will leave from the

front lobby. All other transportation needs are subject to approval and

will be at the resident’s expense. Call extension 3118 to schedule

transportation.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 8:15 - 3:30 in Waynesboro

8:30 - 3:00 in Augusta County

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:15 - 12:30 in Waynesboro

8:30 - 12:00 in Augusta County

If you are needing transportation, please keep

these times in mind when scheduling your

appointments.

Wellness on the Square

This month’s Featured Artist:

Joe Phillips

Art Gallery

Watercolor artist Joe Phillips, who has also been leading

watercolor classes at our Wellness Center for the last few

months, is returning with more bright and fun watercolors

for the months of August and September. Joe hails from

Northern Virginia and has made Waynesboro his

retirement home. He paints everyday and finds joy in the

colors and whimsy of animals and the garden.

Mondays

9:15 Strength & Stretch

Thursdays

9:15 Let’s Get Moving

2:30 Line Dancing

Tuesdays

9:15 Let’s Get Moving

11:15 Better Balance

Wednesdays

9:15 Strength & Stretch

10:30 Chair Yoga

Fridays

9:15 Strength & Stretch

Weekly Classes offered in the Wellness Center:

For Your Info

STUFF THE BUS

COLLECTION

Turn in supplies to the

Wellness Center by 12:00 PM, Friday,

August 3rd! We are gathering school supplies to

donate to the United Way of Greater

Augusta for their annual “Stuff the Bus”

weekend! These supplies will go to

children in the area who are not able to

afford the required school supplies.

MOVIE NIGHT

Monday, August 6

6:00PM - Theater Room This week we will be viewing the movie

“Maid in Manhattan”. Refreshments will

be served.

WATERCOLOR W/ JOE

PHILLIPS

Wednesday, August 8

2:30PM– Wellness Center Mr. Phillips will be joining us again for a

free session of watercolor painting. All

are welcome to join us for a watercolor

lesson. Sign up at the Wellness Center.

TEAM TRIVIA

Thursday, August 9

6:15PM– Jacob’s Tavern What product used the slogan “A little

dab’ll do ya”? Make your way over to the

Tavern to find out the answer to this

question and to test your trivia knowledge.

We will play in teams of 2 to 4 people.

Trivia not your strong suit? Come anyway

and enjoy the comradery and maybe a

drink or two.

LUNCH OUTING TO:

SHERIDAN LIVERY

Friday, August 10

11:45AM- Lexington We will make our way south to historic

Lexington for this lunch excursion! Sign

up by Wednesday, August 8th. The bus

leaves the front lobby at 10:45AM

CHITTY CHITTY BANG

BANG

Sunday, August 12

3:00PM- Wayne Theatre Based on the 1968 film version of the

children’s book by Ian Fleming, this

musical is sure to entertain! The out-of-

this-world story will keep you guessing

and will make you want your own “Toot-

Sweet”. Even though it is passed the

deadline, please see Anna if you are

interested in going. Tickets are $25 and

will be charged to the resident’s account.

The bus will leave the front lobby at

2:30PM.

AMERICAN

CELEBRATION

MUSEUM & YELLOW

BARN

Monday, August 13

1:00PM– Luray

This museum features over 20 massive,

full-size parade floats from Presidential

Inaugurals to the Tournament of Roses to

many other national celebrations.

Afterwards, we will go right next door to

the Yellow Barn which has its own display

of Model T’s, antique carriages and much

more! This trip will require some walking

but there will be seating available in both

locations. Sign up at the Wellness Center

by Friday, August 10th.

SECOND TUESDAY

MEETING

Tuesday, August 14

3:30PM - Gallery Join Annie Fellers, Executive Director,

and the management staff to find out all

about the latest happenings here at

Summit Square.

CHARLES SIMPKINS

PIANO PERFORMANCE

Wednesday, August 15

11:00AM - Front Lobby Charles Simpkins will be back again to

perform some classical selections. Join us

in the front lobby to relax and enjoy

Charles’ talent for playing the piano.

SENIOR DANCE– LUAU

STYLE

Sunday, August 19

6:00PM– Gallery

Come down to the Gallery for an evening

of tropical entertainment! A local

Fellowship of Christian Athletes club will

be here to host this event so be sure to

wear your finest Luau outfit. There will

be music, tropical snacks, and a few

friendly yet competitive games. We hope

to see you there!

DISCOVERY SERIES:

“FIT, FLEXIBLE, &

FABULOUS”

Monday, August 20

10:30AM– Wellness Center Not sure what it means to be fit, flexible

and fabulous? Not a problem, our

therapists will be here to enlighten us on

this topic.

A YEAR OF SERVICE:

PART 8

Monday, August 20

1:00PM– Verona This month’s service project will take us

to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in

Verona. The food bank serves 212 partner

agencies such as food pantries, soup

kitchens and shelters in the surrounding

counties. We will take a tour of the

facility and also work on a couple of small

service projects packing produce and

working in the office. This trip will

require some walking and standing.

Please see Anna if you have any questions

about this project. Sign up at the Wellness

Center by Friday, August 17th.

MOVIE NIGHT

Monday, August 20

6:00PM - Theater Room This week we will be viewing the movie

“Under the Tuscan Sun”. Refreshments

will be served.

HISTORICAL CHURCH

TOUR

Wednesday, August 22

3:00PM– Staunton Join Jenny Lucas for a trip to the Temple

House of Israel in Staunton. The

congregation was founded by a retired

major of the Confederate Army dating

back to 1896. Sign up in the Wellness

Center if you are interested in going. The

bus will leave the front lobby at 2:30PM.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Thursday, August 23

6:15PM– Gallery

Do you have a favorite comical poem or a

funny joke to share? We would love to

hear it at our open mic night featuring

YOU, our residents, as well as some

funny videos and silly acts. Come to

share, or just listen, but either way it is

sure to be a fun evening! Please see

Anna in the Wellness Center if you would

like to be one of the “performers”.

HAPPY HOUR

AND...POTATO CHIPS?

Friday, August 24

4:00PM– Jacob’s Tavern On August 24, 1853, in Saratoga, NY, a

grumpy diner sent his French fries back to

the kitchen saying they were “too thick

and too soggy”. The response to this

complaint came to be known at the first

potato chip, made extra crunchy, extra thin

and with a lot of salt. Since then, the

potato chip has become one of the most

well known snacks in the world. To

celebrate, we invite you to come down to

the Tavern for Happy Hour, a “chip

buffet” and a taste test of some unusual

flavors of the potato chip.

BIRTHDAY SOCIAL

Tuesday, August 28

3:00PM - Front Lobby Join us as we celebrate our

August birthdays with refreshments and

music! Come to the front lobby before

dinner to celebrate with your neighbors

and friends.

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Wellness Center. Dial ext. 3119

with questions.

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We will begin a new Bible Study in

August entitled The Jewishness of Jesus. This

study is written by Rabbi Evan Moffic specifically for

Christians. It will give us fresh insights on how Jesus’

contemporaries knew him, how his Jewish faith shaped him,

on the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer and the miracles he

performed. I look forward to a deeper understanding of how Jesus’

Jewish roots shaped his ministry and

how it can illuminate new

understanding of our ministry as

Christians today. We will begin our

Tuesday studies on August 7th at 10:00

in the Wellness Center Conference

Room. One book will be available for

reading in the library. Personal copies

are available in my office for $11.50.

Historical Church Tour: Many have

asked to tour the local Jewish

Synagogue. This will be a nice

complement to our bible study in

August.

Sign up in the Wellness Center to visit the Temple House of Israel in

Staunton on Wednesday afternoon, August 22. This temple was

founded by a retired major of the Confederate Army with history

dating back to 1896. It promises to be a great addition to our

summer historical church tours.

Blessings,

Jenny Lucas

Jenny’s Corner

Vespers

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August 5 Jenny Lucas

Life Enrichment Director

August 12 April Cranford

Westminster Canterbury

Presbyterian Church

4pm

August 19

Gene Williams

Retired United Methodist

Minister

August 26 Merle Fisher

Retired Presbyterian Minister

He was pierced for our transgressions...by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

Weekly Events & Groups

Above is a list of weekly trips, clubs, groups, and happenings. If

you do not see your group listed here and would like it advertised

in the Summit UP, please contact Anna Manikus at ext. 3119.

Mondays: 1st Monday:

Movie Night

6:00pm - Theater Room

Contact: Don Short

2nd Monday:

Book Club

6:15pm - Library

Contact: Pat Fracher

3rd Monday:

Crossword Group

2:30pm - Wellness Center

Contact: Rudy Yobs

*Please note date change to

Monday, August 27th for this

month ONLY!

Movie Night

6:00pm - Theater Room

Contact: Don Short

4th Monday:

Game Night

6:00pm– Gallery

Contact: Liz Barker

Wednesdays: Rummikub/Uno

Group

2:00PM - Front Lobby

Thursdays:

Coffee & Conversation

1:00PM-Wellness Center Conference

Room

Contact: Anna Manikus

Walmart & Community Shopping

Trip

2:00PM - Front Lobby

No Sign-Up Necessary

Bridge

6:15PM - 3rd Floor Solarium

Contact: Pat Fracher

Saturdays: Columbo

6:00PM– Theater Room

Contact: Louis Sweet

Tuesdays:

Kroger Shopping Trip

2:00PM - Front Lobby

No Sign-Up Necessary