Sherwood Chef Jeremy Harris-Drennen has been

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1 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 Changes in dining encourage resident participation in menu planning Sherwood Chef Jeremy Harris-Drennen has been busy making changes in the kitchen since becoming the Dietary Manager in September. We ve brought in a registered dietician to help us implement a 5- week menu. We want to work with more fresh and seasonal items, says Jeremy. It will allow us to make menu changes with the seasons. One of the changes includes adding a Resident Choice Meal for an evening meal in the 5-week cycle. Many residents have already found the suggestion sheets on the white boards around the building. This is your chance to get involved and help with the menus, says Jeremy. Make your suggestions, and then we ll let you vote for the Resident Choice Meal. Also included on the suggestion sheet is space to expand the sandwich selections. This is also a big change for the kitchen. Sandwiches are now available all day, every day. If you want a sandwich at 3 a.m., just ask for a menu, Jeremy says. All of the caregivers have their food handlers card, so they are able to make sandwiches even when the kitchen staff is not available. Jeremy welcomes suggestions from residents and has been implementing the changes. Iceberg lettuce for salads is in rotation. Many people are glad to see seasoned, baked fish entrees rather than battered and fried options. During the resident council meeting, residents expressed appreciation for the warmed plates. He knows they have some glitches yet to work out such as pursuing thicker cuts of pork and chicken to keep them more moist during the cooking process. We re working through a lot of changes and working with new people. I hope everything is going well. I hope people are enjoying the changes and increased participation in creating their meals, says Jeremy. Sherwood Silent Auction raised over $350 for the Please feed the animals Olympic Game Farm is one place where interaction and feeding the animals is encouraged! Peg Lawrence (in the back), Retta Harris (center) and Audrey Creary befriended the farm s llama population. Thanks to everyone who participated with donations and purchases! November 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 1

2 Santa s Workshop Thursday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 21 at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room. Come lend Santa a hand to create items to fill your neighbors stockings here at Sherwood. Sculpting with Catherine Monday, November 12 at 10:45 a.m. Artist Catherine joins us for a fun project, this month featuring a Halloween theme. Sculpting will stretch your artistic talent, but it s also a fabulous work-out for the fine-motor muscles in your hands and fingers. Arts and Crafts Monday, November 15 at 10:45 a.m. We re getting crafty making decorations for Thanksgiving. We ll use the finished work to decorate Sherwood for Turkey Day! Water Color with Bonita Beginning class Tuesday, November 13 at 3:15 p.m. Advanced class Tuesday, November 20 at 3:15 p.m. Classes are in the Activity Room. Bonita helps each person flourish at their own speed with gentle guidance. Creative Writing With Judy Monday, November 19 at 10:45 a.m. Everyone has a story! Discover your inner author and have an enjoyable time sharing your story and listening to other people s tales. Paint with Carrie Tuesday, November 27 at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room. Carrie s here for twice the fun this month! Guided instruction makes the process of painting fun and easy. Sign up at Nurses Station for all van outings. Guests are welcome on any outing as long as all residents are seated first. Port Angeles Symphony & lunch at Downriggers Saturday, November 3 at 9 a.m. Begin the season with the symphony with music from composers Strauss, Liszt, and Beethoven. Then we ll head over to Downriggers for lunch with a gorgeous view of the strait. Estimate for lunch is $20 per person. Peninsula College Longhouse exhibit & sack lunch Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. The house of learning serves as a cultural and educational resource featuring beautiful and meaningful artwork from local native artists. Afterward, we ll enjoy a sack lunch with a view at Ediz Hook. Walmart Shopping Wednesday, November 14 at 2:30 p.m. Whatever you need, from snacks to notions, Walmart has it. Come get what you need, or just enjoy an afternoon out browsing around the store. If you don t want to go to the Walky-Talky Daily beginning at 9:30 a.m. Walk around the building and chat with neighbors, while heading to the Activity Room for the exercise program. Full Body Standing or sitting, these gentle exercises will work you from stem to stern. Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. store, leave your list at the nurses station or with Christine in Activities. Scenic Drive Wednesday, November 21 at 1:30 p.m. The Olympic Peninsula is full of wonderous scenic vistas just waiting for us to explore. Get on the bus and come see what nature has on display! Christmas Shopping Day Wednesday, November 28, loading at 1:30 p.m. Make your way through J.C. Penney and Ross for your Christmas gift giving and maybe a few fun things for yourself! You can come to both stores, or just one or the other. We ll stop back at Sherwood, like a bus route, so you can shop as much or as little as you like. J. C. Penney 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Return to Sherwood 3 p.m. Load next group. Ross Dress for Less 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. (Costco Christmas Shopping Day coming up in early December!) Sit and Be Fit These are gentle, seated exercises which will give you a great workout. Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Exercise This exercise reaches and stretches arms and legs. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Walking Group Take a stroll around the building. Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 1:15 p.m. November 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 2

3 There s something for everyone. Get up, get going, get involved! Men s Group Tuesday, November 6 and 20 at 10:45 a.m. in the Cascade Room. Time for the guys to enjoy good conversation and whatever else they discover along the way. Women s Group Thursday, November 9 and 30 at 2 p.m. in the Library. This group is open to the gals to get together to chit chat, and have a great time together. Second Coat and Sweater Sale Tuesday, November 1! The store is open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Purchases can be made only with Sherwood Bucks. Project Linus Sunday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m. Join Phyllis to prepare and make blankets for children in need. Even if you can t knit or sew, there are still many helpful things you can do for this worthwhile project. Resident Council Meeting Thursday, November 29 at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room. The resident council meets for you to bring your suggestions or concerns to the meeting and elect a new president. Glasses cleaning with EJ Tuesday, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. EJ from Walmart Vision Center is here to spruce up your glasses. Get them cleaned, and adjusted. Canine Friends Thursday, November 29 at 3:15 p.m. in the Activity Room. Sweet dogs of all sizes come for cuddles. These dogs are just fun to interact with and fill you with the warm fuzzies. Snacks and Trivia Sunday, November 4 at 3:15 p.m. then November 11, and 25 at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room. Tickle your taste buds and challenge your mind with trivia. Canine Cuddles Room Visits Monday, November 12 and 26 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a visit from our furry four-legged friends right to your apartment. Please let Activities know if you d like to visit with the friendly dogs who come to Sherwood. Read With Me Boys & Girls Club Monday, November 5 at 4 p.m. The children from The Boys & Girls Club are coming to read us stories in the Library. Billiards at The The Sherwood Shooters head next door to play pool Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. Want to play more? There is a bonus round on Saturday, November 17 at 10:45 a.m. Library Outreach Enjoy all the North Olympic Peninsula Library System has to offer. See Activities for information on inroom delivery services. Documentary Presentation Saturday documentaries start at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room. Nature s Great events Part 5 November 3 Part 6 November 17 Popcorn and a Movie Now playing current hits and Hollywood classics Saturday movies start at 2 p.m. November 10 Disney s The Nightmare Before Christmas (Rated PG). November 24 The Red Shoes (not rated). Game Time! Scrabble Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Phase 10 Thursday, November 15 and 29 at 2 p.m. Bonus Bingo Wednesday, November 7 at 3:15 p.m. Bingo Saturday, November 10 at 10:45 a.m. Birthday Bingo Saturday, November 24 at 10:45 a.m. Cribbage with Christine Tuesday, November 13 at 10:45 a.m. Rummikub Tuesday, November 6 at 2 p.m. Uno Friday, November 23 at 3:15 p.m. Farkle (Dice) Friday, November 9 at 10:45 a.m. Yahtzee Friday, November 30 at 3:15 p.m. Spiritual Programs Catholic Mass Friday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kensington Room. Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. Assembly of God Sunday, November 11 at 3:15 p.m. in the Activity Room. Bible Study with Mike Buchanan Sunday, November 18 at 3:15 p.m. in the Cascade Room. First Baptist Church Sunday, November 25 at 3:15 p.m. in the Activity Room. November 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 3

4 Jonathan Patton shares his talent for story telling and love of the opera. Reading with Jonathan Tuesday, Nov. 6 and 27 at 3:15 p.m. in the Kensington Room. Opera Highlights Friday, Nov. 16 at 3 :15 p.m. in the Activity Room. The children from The Boys & Girls Club are coming to read us stories Monday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Library Join us that morning for Baking Cookies at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room, so we can all enjoy a yummy treat with our guests. Personnel from Naval Magazine Indian Island joins our Veterans for a special by invitation only luncheon on Wednesday, November 14 at 11:45 a.m. in the Activity Room We extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our Sherwood Veterans who served in The United States and Allied military forces. We re preparing for the gift giving season and need your help to make it special. Come lend Santa a hand to create handcrafted items to fill your neighbors stockings here at Sherwood. Thursday, Nov. 8 and Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room Come to the Activity Room to tap your toes and sing along with these talented musicians. Eagle International Ministries Sing-a-long Thursday, November 1 at 10:45 a.m. Worship music with a Gospel message. The Loves Thursday, November 1 at 2 p.m. Favorite tunes over the decades. The Secords Thursday, November 2 at 3:15 p.m. Country classics with cake for the birthday party. OPUS Monday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers from The Shipley Center. Laff Pack Tuesday, November 13 at 2 p.m. Clowning around with jokes and good time music. Washington Old Time Fiddlers Thursday, November 8 at 3:15 p.m. Country, folk and bluegrass. The Sound Dogs Friday, November 9 at 3:15 p.m. Traditional country. Honky Tonk Rebel Mario Carboni Monday, November 12 at 3:15 p.m. Country music and more. Two Sweet Violins Friday, November 16 at 11 a.m. Classic songs shared by violinists Steven and Lorelli. Senior Singers Monday, No- vember 16 at 3:15 p.m. Timeless music from yesteryear. Senior Moments Monday, November 19 at 1:30 p.m. Favorite tunes. Victor Reventlow Monday, November 19 at 3:15 p.m. Country classics. Betsy s Sing-along Friday, November 23 at 10:45 a.m. Join in the fun, make a joyful noise, and sing your favorite tunes with Betsy and friends. Piano man Burke Garrett Friday, November 23 at 2 p.m. Variety songs from swing jazz, showtunes and more. Pianist Heidi Fivash Monday, November 26 at 3:15 p.m. Classical piano. Buck Ellard Tuesday, November 27 at 2 p.m. Country western. November 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 4

5 (Above) Art instructor Carrie Rodlend s leads the residents through a pumpkin painting project early in October. This was a great way to lead into the spirit of Halloween. Making our way through Autumn days (Right) Mary O Connor inspects the display of artistically reimagined onedollar-bills during an outing to the Port Angeles Fine Arts Museum. (Above) Jean Battelle practices her (Left) Mary Patton, Evie Keysor, Bonnie Vorvick, and Stan Johann scoop the dough for chocolate chip cookies. They shared the delicious finished product with the Boys & Girls Club children when they came for Read With Me time later that afternoon. (Above) The Threshold Singers came to share a music experience. More than a performance, the singers sat with the residents to November 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 5 encourage people sing along with their harmonic, acapella compositions.

6 November 2018 Sherwood Assisted Living Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Scrabble 2:00 Lutheran Church 3:15 Snacks & Trivia 11 Veterans Day 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Scrabble 2:00 Snack & Military Trivia 3:15 Assembly of God 18 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Scrabble 1:30 Project Linus 3:15 Bible Study with Mike 5 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Baking Cookies 2:30 OPUS 4:00 Read With Me Boys & Girls Club 12 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Sculpting with Catherine 2:00 Canine Cuddles room visit 3:15 Honky Tonk Rebel Mario Carboni 19 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Creative Writing with Judy 1:30 Senior Moments 3:15 Victor Reventlow 6 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Men s Group 2:00 Rummikub 3:15 Billiards at The 3:15 Reading with Jonathan 13 9:30 Walky-Talky Fitmess 10:45 a.m. Cribbage 2:00 Laff Pack 2:30 Glasses Cleaning w/ EJ 3:15 Billiards at The 3:15 Beginning Watercolor with Bonita 20 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Men s Group 2:00 Room Visits 3:15 Billiards at The 3:15 Advanced Watercolor with Bonita 7 10 a.m. Longhouse exhibit at Peninsula College and scenic vista sack lunch 2:00 Exercise 3:15 Bonus Bingo 14 9:30 Walky- Talky 11:30 Lunch with Naval personnel for our Veterans in the Activity Room (by invitation only) 2:30 Walmart Shopping (VO) 21 9:30 Walky- Talky 10:45 Santa s Workshop 1:30 Scenic Drive (VO) 1 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:00 Sit & Be Fit 10:45 Eagles Intl. Ministries Coats and Sweater sale 2:00 The Loves 3:15 UN-decorating Halloween 8 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Santa s Workshop 2:00 Room Visits 3:15 WA Old Time Fiddlers 15 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Arts & Crafts 2:00 Phase 10 3:15 Room Visits 22 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 What are you thankful for? Tea in the Library Happy Thanksgiving! 2 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:30 Catholic Mass 10:45 Room Visits 2:00 Rumikub 3:15 The Secords/ Birthday Party 9 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Farkle Dice 2:00 Women s Group 3:15 Sound Dogs 16 9:30 Walky-Talky 11:00 Two Sweet Violins 2:00 Senior Singers 3:15 Opera highlights synopsis with Jonathan 23 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Betsy s Singalong 2:00 Piano man Burke Garrett 3:15 Uno 3 9:00 Symphony Orchestra & Lunch at Downriggers 2:00 Documentary: Nature s Great Events pt :30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Bingo 2:00 Popcorn & a Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Rated PG) 17 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Billiards at The 2:00 Documentary: Nature s Great Events pt 6 3:15 7th Day Adventist Church Worship Music 24 9:30 Walky-Talky 10:45 Birthday Bingo 2:00 Popcorn & a Movie The Red Shoes (Not Rated) 25 9:30 Walky-Talky 26 9:30 Walky-Talky 27 9:30 Walky-Talky 28 9:30 Walky- 29 9:30 Walky-Talky 30 9:30 Walky-Talky Talky 10:45 Deck the Halls 10:45 Resident 10:45 Scrabble for Christmas 10:45 Paint with Council 10:45 O Christmas 2:00 Canine Cuddles Carrie 10:45 Deck the Tree decorating in 2:00 Snacks & Trivia room visit Halls for the Library 3:15 First Baptist 3:15 Classical piano Christmas 2:00 Women s with Heidi 1:30 Christmas 2:00 Phase 10 Group 2:00 Buck Ellard Shopping (VO) 3:15 Gentle Paws 3:15 Yahtzee 3:15 Billiards at The J.C. Penney 2-3 Canine Friends p.m. November :15 Reading with Ross 3:30 4:30 Jonathan p.m. The Sherwood Like to Know 6