The Meadows Monthly The Meadows Independent & Assisted Living Community

2300 SE 28th St, Bentonville, AR 72712 479 273-9969 www.TheMeadowsInBentonville.com

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The Meadows Independent & Assisted Living

2300 SE 28th Street Bentonville Arkansas 72712

479 273 9969 www.TheMeadowsInBentonville.com

www.themeadows.smugmug.com

January 2019

Another new year begins, and all around the world people will be popping champagne, singing “Auld Lang Syne,” and kissing loved ones at the stroke of midnight. But just why, exactly, do we repeat these New Year’s traditions year after year?

Bubbly champagne is the drink of choice on New Year’s. Its invention is often credited to Dom Perignon, the Benedictine monk who oversaw the wine cellars of his abbey in the year 1697. Perignon perfected the production of this new fermented drink known as champagne. In its beginnings, champagne was regularly used in religious celebrations. It then made the transition to other celebrations. As champagne became cheaper it became the classiest beverage to offer during the holidays.

Robert Burns penned the words to “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788 and the music set to a Scottish folk tune. The phrase auld lang syne translates to “for old times’ sake,” about preserving friendships. The tune made it to America in 1929, when the Guy Lombardo Orchestra played it at a New Year’s Eve celebration in New York.

No New Year’s party is complete without a kiss at the stroke of midnight. In ancient times, the winter darkness was considered the domain of evil spirits. At New Year’s Eve balls, party guests wore masks to embody these spirits. The masks were then taken off at midnight, and a kiss was shared as an act to chase away evil spirits. These are just a few of the ancient traditions that have made New Year’s a time of celebration, nostalgia, and hope.

January

Soup Month

Trivia Month

Reminiscence Month

Snowman Month

New Year’s Day

January 1

Cookbook Day January 7

Snowflake Day

January 17

Activity Professionals

Week January 20-26

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21

National Pie Day January 23

New Year, Lasting Traditions

Word Mining Puzzle See how many words you can make with the words:

CHAMPAGNE CORKS 1. ________________ 16. ________________ 2. ________________ 17. ________________ 3. ________________ 18. ________________ 4. ________________ 19. ________________ 5. ________________ 20. ________________ 6. ________________ 21. ________________ 7. ________________ 22. ________________ 8. ________________ 23. ________________ 9. ________________ 24. ________________ 10. _______________ 25. ________________ 11. _______________ 26. ________________ 12. _______________ 27. ________________ 13. _______________ 28. ________________ 14. _______________ 29. ________________ 15. _______________ 30. _______________

The Meadows Happenings 2018 Tour of Trees

Our 3rd annual “Tour of Trees” was a wonderful success due to everyone who participated! We are so thankful and grateful to all the organizations, families and staff who decorated a

tree this year. Each tree was so special and they were all so beautiful--it was very difficult to choose a favorite!

“Prettiest Tree” Winner 2018 “Ribbons &

Bows” By:

Juanita Fryer & The Sooter

Family

“Unique Tree” Winner 2018 “A Charlie

Brown Christmas”

By: Vantage Point

Balloon Volleyball with Jessica & Family Saturday, January 19th at 2:30pm

3rd Floor Activity Room A good old game of balloon volleyball is always fun, add

a few kiddos and fun music and watch the excitement begin! To play just line up chairs facing each other with a “net”

between. (It can be just a rope or ribbon.) Then play volleyball with a balloon. Each team hits the

balloon as many times as needed to get it back over the net!

Splish, Splash I’m Takin’ a Bath! In 1920, only 35 percent of the population had electricity and plumbing in their homes. But by 1929, plumbing and electricity became more common in cities. It took another decade for rural America to have access to indoor plumbing. Many people who grew up in the country in the ’30s and ’40s recall hauling water to an

outdoor basin and then heating it in order to bathe. Currently, 90 percent of American adults now say they prefer to shower. Global statistics are similar. Realtors report that bathtubs are no longer features that house buyers require.

Why are more bathers choosing a shower over a soak in the tub? People cite that baths take too long and waste water, and that it seems unsanitary to sit in the dirt

you’re washing off yourself. (Baths actually get you cleaner than showers, as more dead skin cells and dirt are released.) While it’s true that baths use more water, soaking in the tub has important health benefits, such as deep cleaning,

relaxing sore muscles, and alleviating anxiety and insomnia.

Were there bathing traditions in your family? Did people bathe a certain number of times per week?

Was it usually in the morning or the evening? Have your personal bathing preferences changed over the years?

Did you ever have to carry water from a well or other water source to a tub for bathing?

What do you think is a good number of times to bathe (or shower) per week?

Resident Spotlight

Juanita Bauer

Juanita Lee was born at home in Laclede County, Missouri on January 23rd, 1926 to her parents Grace and Wendall Edwards. She has one younger sister by the name of Ethel Jane. They grew up within 10 miles of Marceline, Missouri. It was the boyhood home of Walt Disney! Juanita’s earliest memory is of her mother teaching her to sew doll clothes on their treadle sewing machine. In high school Juanita composed a 3 part harmony song, “Stars of December” and won 1st place in a song writing competition.

On February 21st, 1945 Juanita married Lawrence Bauer. They had been introduced by their fathers, who were friends. While Lawrence was away during World War II serving in the Air Force they wrote letters. It was when he returned that they were married. They were married for 50 years and 4 months when Lawrence passed away in 1995.

Lawrence and Juanita settled in Overland Park, Kansas. They were very frugal and even lived in a converted garage for 10 years! Eventually Lawrence built their family a beautiful 4 bedroom house with no mortgage. They have one daughter, Judy Lee Morse who now lives in Hillsboro, Kansas. Juanita has one granddaughter, Cody Lee and 3 great grandchildren, 2 boys and 1 girl.

Working for her husband in his excavator business kept Juanita busy. Life was not all work, the family was able to take a few vacations to places like Canada, Las Vegas and Mexico. A vacation that was extra special for them was going to Nashville, Tennessee and attending the Grand Ole Opry. They also traveled to South Dakota to explore the site of their family’s first homestead.

Juanita is an accomplished artist who has painted many beautiful pieces of art. She especially loved painting on wood called “tole painting”. She liked to crochet as well. Juanita has lovingly kept several heirloom antique pieces of furniture, including her 1st rocking chair, an oil lamp and a small dresser that was brought out west in a covered wagon, to name a few.

The motto that Juanita lives by is, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”. She enjoys living at The Meadows and calls it “one of a kind”. She said, it feels like home and she has everything she needs. We are thankful for Juanita and her zest for life, she is engaging and a joy to visit with. Say hello to her today!

THANK YOU for the Good Cheer! We have been so blessed by the generosity and

thoughtfulness of many during this holiday season at The Meadows!! We are grateful for all the

visits and caroling by: Gospel Light Church, New Heights Church of Bentonville, Northside

Elementary of Rogers, The Suzuki School of Music, the Pride of the Ozarks Men’s Chorus,

Katy Hill & Friends, Olde Tyme Music, Eric Smith, Highland Winds, NWA Classical Academy, and the New Heights School. The

Wal-Mart Fuel team brought a wonderful catered lunch from Cracker Barrel & gifts too! Definitely, 'thank you' to a very special Santa, Danny Means,

Mark Linkous of Sock it to Alzheimer’s and Georgia Kinney who made our Christmas Party such a fun and festive time. We are sincerely

thankful for the kindness of each individual and group who made the holidays bright!

Thank you for your contribution to the 2018 “Tour of Trees”!

“Winter Wonderland” by The Egle Family, “Sledding All the Way” by Springwoods, “Bingo Friends Gathering” by Georgia Kinney,

“The Memory Keepers” by Sock it to Alzheimer’s”, ”Beautiful Day” by Sheila Richard/Mary McCloskey, “Ho, Ho, Ho We Believe in

Santa” by Circle of Life, and “Permanent Memories” by Jean RunnersSmith “Cocoa by the Fire” by Prospara, “Thin Blue Pine” by Benton County Sheriff, “Ode to the Cookie Bakers” by The Conyers

Family, “CK Super Kids” by Character Kids, “Noel” by The Egle Family, “Simple Celebration” by Midtown Associates, “Delightfully

Silver” by The Hawbakers, “Fond Memories” by The Schmeiding Center, “Sweet” by Girl Scout Troop 5413, “A Christmas Carol” by Mary’s Little Lambs, “Vintage Memories” by Encompass, “Santa’s

Secret” by The Elrod Firm and finally thanks to Home Helpers for the “Inflatables” out in front of our building!

January Birthdays

Juanita Bauer 1/23

Donna & Charlie Hawbaker 1/27

January Highlights Dollar Tree Shopping

Friday, January 4th at 1:30pm A requested trip to the store where everything is a $1.00!

We will travel just over the Missouri border by Bella Vista to do some shopping at this store that opened in 2018.

Crystal Bridges Museum Monday, January 7th at 1:30pm

This is the last day to see the exhibit “Art for a New Understanding” This exhibit is free.

Grandparent Hour at D.O.C.K. Thursday, January 10th & January 24th at 2:15pm

Join a classroom and interact with small children at this daycare And pre-school at the 1st Christian Church in Bentonville.

The NEW Rogers Historical Museum Friday, January 18th at 1:30pm

This museum has undergone a renovation and expansion! Come and see how it all turned out! This outing is FREE!

The January Bird ~ The Owl Still waters run deep in your story. You choose your words

carefully when speaking and remain thoughtful in conversation. Despite your quiet nature, your eloquence in

creative writing surprise others, especially your forms of expression which give others pause!

You communicate on your own terms, but rest assured your thoughts are deep and meaningful.

Staff Birthdays Itzel Harris – C.N.A. 01/02

Linda Nel – Housekeeper 01/27

NEW Painting Class! Beginning Tuesday, January 15th come to the studio wing

at 2:30pm every week for painting! Be creative as you

do a “paint by number” of your choice!

Donna Hawbaker will be leading this class. Please

register in advance by Jan. 11th if you wish for us to

purchase you a kit, or you may supply your own kit.

Resident Initiated Staff Bonus Over the past few years, residents and

families have generously given a Christmas bonus to care staff. This year was no different. Thank you to all who participated and gave $2,532! We love each resident dearly and appreciate your

recognition of their care given. Thank you for making our jobs possible!

James Light 1/4

Irene Bryant 1/27

Wayne Woodside

1/27

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub

3 9:45am Wal-Mart 2:30pm Wii Bowling 6:30pm Skip-Bo

4 10:30am Exercise 1:30pm Dollar Tree 6:30pm Dominoes

5 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Movie

6 2:30 Church Service

7 10:30am Exercise 1:30pm Crystal Bridges “Art for a new Understanding” **Last day to see this exhibit** FREE FREE

8 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 6:30pm Skip-Bo

9 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub

10 9:45am Wal-Mart 2:15pm Grandparent Hour at DOCK 6:30pm Skip-Bo

11 10:30am Exercise 1:30pm Resident Meeting ~ 3rd Floor 5:00pm Olde Tyme Music 6:30pm Dominoes

12 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Movie

13 2:30 Church Service

14 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bean Bag Baseball

15 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 2:30pm Painting Group NEW!! **Studio Wing!! 6:30pm Skip-Bo

16 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub

17 9:45am Wal-Mart 2:30pm Wii Bowling 6:30pm Skip-Bo

18 10:30am Exercise 1:30pm The NEW Rogers Historical Museum 6:30pm Dominoes

19 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Balloon Volleyball with Jessica & family 6:30pm Movie

20 2:30 Church Service

21 10:30am Exercise 11am B.P. Clinic 2:30pm Birthday Party Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

22 9:30am Dollar General 10:30am Bible Study 2:30pm Painting Group 6:30pm Skip-Bo

23 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub

24 9:45am Wal-Mart 11:00am-3:00pm Paparazzi Jewelry Show 2:15pm Grandparent Hour 6:30pm Skip-Bo

25 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Craft Time *Washi Tape Bookmarks*

26 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Movie

27 2:30 Church Service

28 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bean Bag Baseball

29 10:30am Bible Study 1:00pm Wal-Mart 2:30pm Painting Group 6:30pm Skip-Bo

30 10:30am Exercise 2:30pm Bingo 6:30pm Rummikub

31 9:45am Wal-Mart 2:30pm Wii Bowling 6:30pm Skip-Bo

2019The Meadows Activity Calendar

Birthdays James Light 01/04 Juanita Bauer 01/23

Charlie & Donna Hawbaker 01/27 Wayne Woodside 01/27 Irene Bryant 01/27

Hair Salon: Jean RunnerSmith # 244-7585

Transport: Please schedule at front desk.