Issue 85 December 2017
Charlene Himes Regional Executive Director Dear Residents and Families: Cate Houser Business Office Manager Elizabeth Ketteler Director of Resident Care The holiday season is upon us! As you look around the community you will notice that holiday decorations are sprouting up everywhere. And, before you know it, Spring Hills Middletown will look like a winter wonderland. Regardless of the holidays you choose to observe, December has something for everyone; from Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa. Laura Angulo Danita Turner Community Relations Counselor Emily Gardner Director of Recreational Services Bonnie Westall Director of Environmental Services Kimberly Beyersdoerfer Director of Dining Services Therapeutic Coloring Again this year, I plan to enjoy the Christmas season even more than in years past by taking things a little slower and just enjoying the Holiday Spirit. Perhaps all the anxiety and seasonal blues are less about what s going on around you and more about what s going on inside you. I have decided that I am going to enjoy every bite of those inevitable holiday pounds and be grateful for the food provided to me. And, if I have to stand in line at the check out, so be it. I ll use that time to send a text to a friend or loved one to whom I haven t spoken in a while. If I can t find a handy parking spot up close, I ll park in the back and enjoy the walk. If that so-called perfect gift doesn t come in the size or color I think it should, I ll simply find something else that will do. The ringing at the entrance of the department stores isn t going to annoy me. In fact, I m going to make an extra effort to remember those for whom the bells toll and, to offer an extra donation to help them out this season. After all, Christmas is not about the shopping but, about remembering those we love and those among us who are less fortunate. So, my plans this holiday season is to take care of my family, my friends, and my fellow man the true reason for the season. Bev Moore Shirley Shepard Kathleen KC Moore Resident Concierge May your holiday season be one of joy and may all your holiday wishes come true! Charlene Himes Executive Director Art is your personal diary where you may color your thoughts and emotions on a page. - Sara, Los Cerros Middle School Middletown 3851 Towne Boulevard Franklin, OH 45005 Phone: (513) 424-9999 Fax: (513) 424-9988 Adult Coloring Books provide our Residents with a creative outlet that is success oriented. The repetitive motion involved in coloring is soothing and can help maintain and strengthen fine motor skills. The therapeutic benefits of this timeless activity, make it a valuable method of artistic expression for all ages. 15 Alberta Derrough 23 Isabelle Zimmermann 17 Jolee Stamper 25 Ted Kaczmarek 22 Jane Haines Assisted Living: Tuesday, December 26th Spring Cottage: Tuesday, December 26th
Highlights of the Month Spring Cottage Highlights of the Month Friday, December 1st at am Franklin Choir, The Franklin Wildcat 8th grade choir are back to sing some of our favorite Christmas songs that you do not want to miss! So, get into the holiday spirit and come out for this fun entertainment. Tuesday, December 5th at pm Rick Roark, We have new entertainer her to perform for us for the first time. He will feature songs from Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole along with a few great Christmas songs. Friday, December 8th at pm Pet Therapy, We have partnered up with Howard Family Ranch s to bring you some of the cutest, cuddliest alpacas to pet and love. Alpaca Daffodil & friends will be sure to put a smile on your face. Wednesday, December 6th at am Kickboxing w/ Brittany, Join us for this fun interactive exercise class with our new health and wellness coordinator Brittany! Friday, December 8th at pm Midpointe Library Outreach, We have partnered up with the Midpointe library as they will provide us with a fun educational program! Saturday, December 9th at pm Dance Studio Performance, Come sing and dance with a local dance studio. They will put on a great show that you don t want to miss! See you there! Wednesday, December 13th at pm Christmas Dessert Buffet, Celebrate the holiday with us as we will have a beautiful dessert and fruit buffet featuring live music by saxophone player Eddie Osbourne. All are welcome! See you there! Wednesday, December 20th at pm Girl Scout Troop Christmas Caroling, The girl scout troops are back to carol with you! Join us as we will sing our favorite holiday songs to spread holiday cheer for all the hear! Tuesday, December 26th at pm Spittin Image Twins, The twins are back at a new time to perform their holiday magic. Join us as they will make you sing and laugh! Friday, December 1st at am Franklin Choir, The Franklin Wildcat 8th grade choir are back to sing some of our favorite Christmas songs that you do not want to miss! So, get into the holiday spirit and come out for this fun entertainment. Thursday, December 7th at am Music Ministry: Phil & Cheryl, Phil and Cheryl are back to kick off the new year with our favorite gospel hymns. Be sure to join in on the singing! Friday, December 8th at pm Pet Therapy, We have partnered up with s to bring you some of the cutest, cuddliest alpacas to pet and love. Alpaca Daffodil & friends will be sure to put a smile on your face Friday, December 8th at pm Midpointe Library Outreach, We have partnered up with the Midpointe library as they will provide us with a fun educational program! Saturday, December 9th at pm Dance Studio Performance, Come sing and dance with a local dance studio. They will put on a great show that you don t want to miss! See you there! Thursday, December 14th at am Mike Pendell Sing-A-Long, Get your singing voice ready because Mike is back to play the piano. Join us for a fun and exciting sing-a-long that you won t want to miss out! Thursday, December 14th at pm Christmas Dessert Buffet, Celebrate the holiday with us as we will have a beautiful dessert and fruit buffet featuring live music by Richard Scott. All are welcome! See you there! Wednesday, December 20th at pm Girl Scout Troop Christmas Caroling, The girl scout troops are back to carol with you! Join us as we will sing our favorite holiday songs to spread holiday cheer for all the hear! Monday, December 18th at pm Connection s Meeting, Is your love one struggling from dementia you are not alone. Join us to share your stories with one another. We will talk about the different ways of how we can cope and share some helpful tips! Don t forget to R.S.V.P at the front desk! Tuesday, December 26th at pm Spittin Image Twins, The twins are back at a new time to perform their holiday magic. Join us as they will make you sing and laugh! January 1 New Year s Day January 11 Mike Pendell Sing-A-Long January 12 January 12 Midpointe Library January 15 Dick Watson January 25 Service
1 Card Club: Uno Giant Crossword Baking for a Cause Club Easy Does It Exercise w/ Donna Word Mining Jewelry Creation Club Emily Gardner Director of Recreational Services Kortney Glosser Ashley Campbell Arian Murphy Judy Miller Recreational Assistants 6:45 Exercise Christmas Cookie Decorating Unscramble the Words Rick Roark First Church of God 1 Kick Boxing w/ Brittany The Spinning Fork Resident Council Wednesday Westerns 2:45 Senior Strength Exercise Music Ministry: Phil & Cheryl Popcorn Cart Historian Corner 1:1 Raffle Drawing Gaither s Church 1 1 Light N Lively Exercise Franklin Christmas Choir Christmas Decorating Senior Strength Mary Kay Pampering Midpointe Library Outreach Program 1 : Water Panting Cheese & Cracker Cart Exercise Billiards w/ Friends 20 Questions Dance Studio Performance 1 1 Dice Club:12 Dice Down Virtual Expedition: The North Pole Card Club: Old Maid Giant Crossword Baking for a Cause Club 1 Easy Does It Exercise w/ Donna World Unscramble Gardening on the Inside Easy Does It Exercise w/ Donna Word Hangman Cookbook Collectors Discussion & Reminisce Connections Meeting 1 Exercise Spin the Dreidel Game Food For Thought Shopping Outing: Big Lots Walk w/ a Friend Exercise Left, Right, Center Dice Variety Nickel Cart Jackie McCoy Walk w/ a Friend Downton Abbey Television Series Buffalo Wild Wings The Voice Committee Christmas Dessert Buffet Downton Abbey Television Series Apple Bee s Exploring Science Girl Scout Troop 41489 Christmas Caroling 2:45 Mike Pendell Sing-A-Long Sittercise Exercise Word Games Christmas Carols & History Ancient Art Series 1:1 Raffle Drawing First Day of Winter You be the Judge Discussion Game Thera Band Exercise Giant Crossword Giving Back w/ Helping Hands Campaign 1:1 Raffle Drawing Gaither s Church 1 1 Sittercise Exercise ETL: Kid Fun Fall Prevention w/ Brittany Light N Lively Exercise Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows DRC Awareness Forum Resident Choice 1 : Adult Coloring Cheese& Cracker Cart Exercise Billiards w/ Friends Dominos Tea Party Social 1 Dice Club:Left, Right, Center Virtual Expedition: Antarctica Do You Believe in Magic Christmas Word Search The Price is Right Christmas Toys A Christmas Story Exercise 12 Dice Down Spittin Image December Birthday Happy Hour Walk w/ a Friend Downton Abbey Television Series Pizza Carry In The Giving Tree Committee Wednesday Westerns Current Events & Coffee Light N Lively Exercise Word Mining Creative Cooking w/ Dining Director Kim & Food for Thought Weekly Raffle Drawing 1 Senior Strength Exercise Holiday Jeopardy Flower Arranging Club : Water Painting Cheese& Cracker Cart Exercise 1 12 Dice Down NYE Celebration
Emily Gardner Director of Recreational Services Kortney Glosser Ashley Campbell Arian Murphy Judy Miller Recreational Assistants Men s Club: Beards & Mustaches Franklin Choir Christmas Decorating Card Club: Uno s Wooden Tangrams Mini Golf Story Starters s Interactive Bowling Soothing Hand Massages Cooking Club Gaither s Church on TV s Hot Cocoa & Convo Finish The Phrase Word Game Our Century in Pictures Harmony Bingo Balloon Volleyball Turner Classic Movies Aroma Movements Talk Foodies Positive Stories, Quotes & Inspiration Popcorn & Reminisce Rick Roark Floral Arranging Club s Light N Lively Lunch Bunch: The Spinning Fork Snap Chat Who Jewelry Creation Club Western Movies Music Ministry The Big Cheese Game Mystery Box Give A Penny, Take A Penny Game s Sittercise You Be The Judge Game Winter Snocial Midpointe Library Outreach Program s Patriotic Tribute Songs Tongue Twisters Beauty Bar Dance Company Performance s Bean Bag Target Moisturizing Lip Balm & Lipstick Coupon Clippers Club Keep The Ball On The Table Gaither s Church of TV s Hill Billy Golf Soothing Hand Massages Cooking Club Gaither s Church on TV s Newspaper Talk & Coffee Time Slip Stories Our Century in Pictures Jukebox Dance Party What s in the Purse Guessing Game? Abstract Art s Turner Classic Movies Coffee & Convo Shake A Memory Game Our Century in Pictures Name That Tune Game Musical Ball Game Connection s Meeting Conversation Ball Dramakinetics Performing Arts Program Conversation Ball Game Magazine Scavenger Hunt Ancient Art Series s Chair Basketball Talk Foodies Positive Stories, Quotes & Inspiration Jackie McCoy Enetertainment Sparks of Life Bingo s Senior Strength Lunch Bunch: BW3 Robotic Pet Therapy Sorting of All Sorts Western Movies Light N Lively Lunch Bunch: Apple Bee s Snap Chat Who Jewelry Creation Club Girl Scout Caroling Don t Drop the Ball Mike Pendell Sing-A-Long Bean Bag Target Christmas Dessert Buffet Pass the Pigs Game s First Day of Winter Horse Shoes Christmas Cookie Decorating Sparks of Life Creative Cooking w/ Kim Left, Rice, Center Dice s Purple Hat Society Stretch & Flex Poetry Corner Christmas Carols Parachute Antique Roadshow Card Club: Uno s Flower Arranging Club Blast From the Past You Be The Judge s Wooden Tangrams Soccer Blast from the Past s Tongue Twisters Beauty Bar Cheese & Cracker Cart s Bean Bag Target Moisturizing Lip Balm & Lipstick Coupon Clippers Club Keep The Ball On The Table Gaither s Church of TV s Do You Believe in Magic Holiday Bingo Christmas Word Search The Price is Right Christmas Toys A Christmas Movie Aroma Movements Dramakinetics Performing Arts Program Spittin Image December Birthday Party Happy Hour s Senior Strength Lunch Bunch: Pizza Carry in Robotic Pet Therapy Sorting of All Sorts Western Movies Horse Shoes Service 12 Down Dice Game Sparks of Life Special Days of December Tea Party Social s Flower Arranging Club Blast From the Past You Be The Judge s Wooden Tangrams Mini Golf Story Starters s Soothing Hand Massages 12 Dice Down NYE Celebration
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