THE GARDEN SQUARE GRAPEVINE

1950 S. Beverly St., Casper, WY 82609 Office: 307-215-5024 | www.gardensquarecasper.com | APRIL 2017

LETTER FROM THE ADMINISTRATORHello everyone, wow is this year going fast? I cannot believe it is already April! March seemed to just fly by! I am excited for April showers as I hope that brings us some warmer weather, and beautiful greenery. I wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate the support and patience with some of our changes at Garden Square. We are always changing and growing to make sure your friends and family members are receiving the best care possible.

We are always trying to come up with ways to make Garden Square better. We have a program called Marvelous Meals. We want to use some of YOUR favorite recipes in the menu. We are always striving to get as “homey “as possible, and this is one of the ways we would like to do that. So please, next time you come across a recipe you think we would enjoy, drop it by Jill or Mercedes ‘office!

Audrey K.

(left) Larry M.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

April is volunteer month, so a huge thank you to all of our volunteers. Without volunteers, we wouldn’t be as successful in providing Joy, Independence, and Wellness in the lives of our residents. Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

This quote speaks volumes, because volunteers give something very precious, their time, even when they don’t have any to give. So again, if you know a volunteer, thank them because what they’re giving to others is selfless, and priceless. Happy Volunteer Month!!

I hope you all have a wonderful April! It is always a pleasure to care for your loved ones.

Thank You!

Sincerely

Jill Tucker Administrator

Also welcome Helen H. (not pictured)

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHMarch 2017 – Morgan B.Here is what the residents had to say about Morgan:

• Morgan is always sweet and upbeat.

• She always goes out of her way to be cheerful.

• Morgan does a lot for us.

• She is always encouraging and helpful.

• Morgan is friendly, funny, and weird but in a good way that only we know and love.

• She has a pretty smile, and a fantastic positive mood.

• Morgan is goofy and always trying to make us laugh!

Morgan, you are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for your hard work, and all of the extra you do! We all enjoy seeing your smiling face.

Hi Everyone! Every day on a local radio station we have a gentleman that does a few random facts. I have learned SO MUCH from this and wanted to share. Each month, I will share 10 random facts that you can share with your friends and families!

1. Anyone who has ever been president, gets stamps for the rest of their life for FREE!

2. Whenever a pregnant woman suffers from organ damage like heart attack, the fetus sends stem cells to the organ helping it to repair.

3. A bolt of lightning is six times hotter than the sun.

4. When you blush, the lining of your stomach also turns red!

5. Mount Everest is actually pronounced as Eve-rest, not Ever-est , as it is named after George Everest.

6. The most common color for highlighters is yellow because it doesn’t leave a shadow on the page when photocopied.

7. The Bermuda Triangle has as many ship and plane disappearances as any other region of the ocean.

8. After working out, it takes 5 hours for your body temperature to return to normal.

9. An ant’s sense of smell is stronger than a dog’s.

10. When the moon is directly overhead, you weigh slightly less.

I hope you enjoy!!

MERCEDES ORTEGA, Assistant Administrator

10 RANDOM FACTS WITH MERCEDES

Resident of the Month: Wyoma H.• Wyoma has the sweetest and

most delightful personality, even when she is not feeling well.

• She is a strong person and does a great job at exercise.

• Wyoma is a very kind woman.

• She has no problem or trouble getting along with people, even ones she doesn’t know.

• Wyoma is a gem!

• Wyoma has a lot to teach us, and we are grateful when she shares her stories.

Wyoma, you are such a great part of our Garden Square family. Thank you for all you do for us, and for always having a smile!

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HAVING A BLAST AT GARDEN SQUARE OF CASPER!

Volunteering is an incredibly fulfilling activity and can give new meaning to our lives.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons so many retirees find such great joy in volunteering. When we leave a career, we sometimes need a new enterprise to give us a sense of meaning in life. Finding a new sense of meaning and purpose is one of the major factors in aging successfully.

Volunteering in the community gives us many new opportunities, including the opportunity to:

• Help others

• Use our skills, wisdom, abilities, and knowledge in new and meaningful ways

• Enrich the lives of others

• Cultivate new social networks

• Learn new things

• Make the community and the world a better place

• Feel good about the ways we are using our time

There are volunteer opportunities all around us. Look and remain open to new ways to help others and make a difference in your community and our world. One of the most common ways to volunteer is to read to children, even if it’s just for a few hours per week. The rewards will far outshine your expectations.

Find Fulfillment in Volunteering

Velma and Haiely

Olene

LE A DER SH I P TE A MADMINISTRATOR

Jill Tucker

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Mercedes Ortega

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR Chuck Sweatland

DIETARY SUPERVISOR Martha Casiano

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1950 S. Beverly St. Casper, WY 82609

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