Exceptional Senior Living. From the Desk of Gina Boggs, Directors. January 2018 AL IL. Dear Residents, Families, Friends & Staff,

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1 2294 Common St New Braunfels, TX January 2018 AL IL Directors Gina Boggs Executive Director Sandra Brodbeck Business Director Karen Mawyer Sales and Marketing Director Ilissa Timms, LVN Director of Resident Services Linda Null Independent Living Lifestyle Director Kyle Franklin Assisted Living/Memory Care Lifestyle Director David Rhoads Culinary Director John Zorowski Maintenance Director Kelly Williams Move-In Coordinator From the Desk of Gina Boggs, Dear Residents, Families, Friends & Staff, Happy New Year! Cheers to an exciting, fresh and fun 2018! While none of us can predict or foresee what lies ahead, the Rio Terra Team and I choose to be positive, energetic and productive in this new year. Many of us know that the month of January can be a bit difficult due to weather changes, allergies looming, world disasters, less contact from our families and friends, health issues and so on. Our world is filled with unpleasant news reports and despair. The Rio Terra Team and I invite each of you to join us as we Revive our Hearts to kick off this new year. Once a quarter, we will challenge everyone to a new gift of encouragement. What does that mean? Well, let s start with January. Let s just encourage each other. Since my first day with you, you all have encouraged me and given me a comfort in joining this beautiful community. Encourage each other with a kind word, an anonymous note, a phone call or just a smile. We all have or know someone with a problem or a battle. By encouraging someone, we are giving them a gift of encouragement, hope and confidence. Here s a little chuckle for your January: In a greasy spoon, a downhearted diner asked the waitress for meatloaf and some kind words. She brought the meatloaf but didn t say a thing. Hey, he said, what about my kind words? She replied, Don t eat the meatloaf. -The Los Angeles Times I hope all of you will join our 2018 challenge to Revive our Hearts! Gina Boggs, Executive Director Exceptional Senior Living

2 AL Birthdays: Jan 8...Marylyn L Jan Virginia G Jan 22...Anita G IL Birthdays: Jan 5... Francis O Jan 6... Allen M Jan 7... Val S Jan 9...Delores M jan 10...Vernal B Jan John P Jan Th e a C Jan 19...Gladys M Jan Nelson Mc Jan Ron S Jan Ian S IL New Move-Ins Viva Dell F Louis & Barbars L Troy & Judi B 1802C... Perry M Veteran Spotlight: Buddy B Buddy was 18 years old and living in Texas when he decided to enlist in the Navy. Buddy said after Pearl Harbor was attacked he wanted to join the Navy Aviation as soon as he could to help defeat the Japanese. Buddy was sent to San Diego for his boot camp training then traveled to the Pacific, and the Yellow Sea and China. It was during WW2 when Buddy was trained to be a radio operator, also a radar and Loran operator on long ranger patrol bombers. Buddy saw active combat for 20 months while he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, the Yellow Sea & China. During his service Buddy was awarded the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, 3 Bronze Stars, the Navy Good Conduct Medal and the WW2 Victory Medal. Buddy says his most memorable experience was the day his squadron heard the Japanese had surrendered. It was August of 1945 after almost 4 years of war. After WW2 was over, Buddy retired with the rank of Petty officer First Class. Resident Spotlight: Nell S Nell was born in Lovelady, Texas, and grew up with an interest in fashion design. As an early teenager Nell sewed her own clothes and knew she wanted a modeling career. Nell attended the University of Houston and the John Robert Powers School of Fashion. She started her career as a model for Sakowitz Brothers, Foleys, and Neiman Marcus in Houston. Nell s modeling career was interrupted in 1953 when she met her 1st husband at Bryan Air Force Base in Bryan, Texas. They were married in 1954 and raised three children; one son & two daughters. Because of her husband s career in the Air Force, Nell s family moved 22 times in 26 years. Nell says her favorite places to live was Kindley Air Force Base in the Bermuda Islands and also Washington DC. A few of Nell s other favorite things are: Wind Beneath my Wings is her favorite song, Nell s favorite movie is Gone With the Wind, and her favorite holiday is Christmas. Nell s fashion advice for young girls and women these days is.. Stick to the basics! Choose colors that highlight your skin and hair color. Avoid FAD fashions and it s ok to mix separates to appear that you have a closet full of clothes. And most important, avoid the just got out of bed look! Enjoy your appearance, be yourself and always smile! In 2014 Nell and her second husband were living in Waco when he suffered a severe stroke. Nell wanted to be closer to her family who were living in New Braunfels so they came and toured Rio Terra. Nell said she fell in love with it! We love that Nell decided to live here and she is a model resident! She is always eager to participate in all the activities and dress up for any occasion. Pictured here you see Nell in her derby hat for our big Kentucky Derby Party last May. 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (2 cups) 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted 10 whole allspice, crushed 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3 pound packaged sauerkraut, rinsed & drained Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Increase heat to moderate, then add cumin and allspice and cook, stirring 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (including juice), brown sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes, 10 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

3 Rio Terra IL Calendar January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Val S Birthday 2:00 Church: St Peter & Paul 3:00 Popcorn & Movie: The Thea C Birthday 2:00 Church: Oakwood Baptist 3:00 Popcorn & Movie: Life of Pi 2:00 Church: Gruene Methodist 3:00 Popcorn & Movie: Steel 3:00 Games? NEW YEARS DAY :00 Popcorn & Movie: New Year's Eve Nat'l Buffet Day 10:00 Alzheimer's Support Group 2:45 Balance Class Nat'l Spaghetti Day Francis O Birthday 10:30 *Lunch Out: Brooklyn's Down South, Buda Allen M Birthday 6:30 Movie & Popcorn: The :00 Law Enforcement :00 Dr Creighton Tubb/Hip and Knee Replacement Presentation 1:30 Sit & Stretch w/ Kyle 2:00 BUNCO 7:00 Popcorn & Movie: The Appreciation Day Dolores M Birthday 1:00 Town Hall 1:45 Food For Thought Vernal B Birthday 10:00 Activity Committee Meeting in AL 10:45 *Lunch Out: McAlister's Deli, NB John P Birthday 6:30 Movie & Popcorn: Life of Pi :00 Nat'l Strawberry Ice Cream Day 1:30 Sit & Stretch w/kyle 7:00 Popcorn & Movie: Life of Pi 11:00 Health Checks 2:45 Balance Class 11:30 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MLK Birthday 2:00 Mind & Muscle 2:30 Billiards Nat'l Popcorn Day 12:00 Gladys M Birthday 10:30 *Lunch Out: Popouli's Greek Grill, Kyle 6:30 Movie & Popcorn: Steel :30 Sit & Stretch w/kyle 7:00 Popcorn & Movie: Steel Nat'l Pie Day 12:00 Nelson Mc Birthday 1:00 Arts & Crafts w/kim 3:00 Book Club Ron S/ Ian S B'Days 10:45 *Lunch Out: Freiheit General Store, NB 10:00 Arts & Crafts w/ Ana 6:30 Movie & Popcorn: Easy 2:00 Church: NB Presbyterian 3:00 Popcorn & Movie: Easy 3:00 Games? :30 Sit & Stretch w/ Kyle 7:00 Popcorn & Movie: Easy Activities with an * Asterisk require you to sign up in the Activity Book.

4 2017 Year in Review! Rosemary loved playing the slot machine at our Casino Night. Michelina & Arthur were all smiles at our Mardi Gras party. Peggy enjoyed Cinco de Mayo. Allen & Nell, and Laurine cheered in the New Year! All our couples celebrated Valentine s Day together. Joyce came to help us celebrate the 4th of July! Billye won best costume at our Halloween party. Lori, Mattie & Xena were part of the Jug Band concert for Sagora's Got Talent Nelson, Arthur & Kathie were our top winners at the Sagora Senior Games Year in Review!

5 A Year of Fun at Rio Terra 2294 Common St New Braunfels, TX