Inside this issue: Reminder: Please do not forget to r.s.v.p. for Thanksgiving by November 17. November 2016

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1 Business Name BIG MEADOWS 1000 Longmoor Ave. Savanna, IL Phone: Website: November 2016 Pinnacle Place 1125 N. 5th Street Savanna, IL Phone: Website: Inside this issue: Eagle Dancer-Big M Veterans-Pinnacle Pl. Big Meadows Highlights Big Meadows Announcements Connections Unit Highlights A joint publication of Big Meadows and Pinnacle Place On October 3rd, we were fortunate to have a presentation by Eagle Dancer, Rudy Vallejo. Pictured: to the left is Eagle Dancer Rudy Vallejo; pictured below to the left is Rudy with Cindy Backes; and to the right is Rudy with Doris Drawhon and Richard Cram. Connections Unit Highlights Big Meadows Activity Calendar Pinnacle Place Announcements Pinnacle Place Social Calendar Pinnacle Place Menu 9 Reminder: Please do not forget to r.s.v.p. for Thanksgiving by November 17.

2 Savanna s River City Reader Page 2 Community Coffee was held on October 5th, and we had special guests from the high school. Shirley Eckman and high school senior Charles Brock pictured with two of the senior boys who attended community coffee. Olive Gilbert with 3 of the senior girls who came and visited with us. On October 5th, Big Meadows crowned their 2016 Homecoming King and Queen. Pictured to the left is King Brett Thompson and Queen Cindy Backes. On the right is Brett and Cindy with activity aide, Darian. On Thursday, October 6th West Carroll s Marching Band paid Big Meadows a visit and played two of their musical selections. Every year, the residents get so excited to see the marching band during homecoming week.

3 River City Reader Page 3 Big Meadows Announcements 03 Ramona Bradshaw 06 Ronald Leffler 18 John Williams 28 Paul Rath 02 Diane Lowe 12 Laura Stephens 15 Kathleen Allen 21 Donna Henderson 21 Gene Hess Let Us Do Your Thanksgiving Baking!!! Resident Council with the help of Dianne Miller will be taking orders for the following items that will be ready on November 23 for pick up. Pumpkin Roll Banana Coffee Cake Pineapple Upside Down Cake Zucchini Bread Pineapple Zucchini Bread Banana Bread Banana Zucchini Bread All items are 5 dollars each. Please have your order and money to Jaime by November 14. All money raised will go towards resident council for special events and guest performances. Do not forget to turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 5. Thanksgiving Dinner You re invited to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with your loved one. Dinner will be served Thursday, November 24, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the main dining room. You must RSVP by November 17 with the number of guests that will be attending. Up to 4 guests per resident please. If you have a larger group, please call and ask about room. The cost is $5/meal. The menu will include: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, will be held on Wednesday, November 9th at 9:30a in the dining room, please come and join us!

4 River City Reader Page 4 Connections Unit Highlights On October 5th, the Connections Unit was able to enjoy My Singing Guitar with Dennis Voss and friend, in the living room area. As you can see from the picture, everyone enjoys this musical act. Mary Y. and Mary K. making floral displays. Violet and Fussy playing cards Mary K, Joyce W, and Margaret B sorting through clothing and folding them up. Marge getting in on the fun of making floral displays

5 River City Reader Page 5 Connections Unit Highlights Ron L. sanding wood blocks Shirley H. working on a puzzle Paul S. talking on the phone with family Gerry S. building Carol W enjoying a snow cone. Mary Y, Tim, and Margaret baking

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10 Big Meadows 1000 Longmoor Ave. Savanna, IL Pinnacle Place 1125 N. 5th Street From the residents and staff at Big Meadows and Pinnacle Place