MONTHLY NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2018 Events on the activity calendar make the season bright The arrival of the amazing Christmas tree in the lobby, which follows on the heals of Thanksgiving each year, marks the beginning of the holiday season here at Sherwood. Carolers started arriving the week after Thanksgiving, and will be coming throughout the month of December. There are several outings this month which will give residents the opportunity for Christmas shopping and celebrating. As always, the Activity Department needs people to sign up at the nurse s station in advance. We also need at least 5 people attending an outing to go. We get the month started off right away on December 1 with an outing to the Sequim Community Christmas Chorus. Each year they regale the community with a beautiful presentation of music. Other outings include opportunities to Christmas shop at Costco and Walmart. The Annual Rotary Christmas Lunch at the Boys & Girls Club is always a resident favorite each year. The lunch is Saturday, December 15. This is an RSVP event, so to attend you must sign up by December 6. Here at home, the month is full of music. All of our favorite entertainers will be here, plus special, musical guests such as the Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble, and the Olympic Peninsula Men s Chorus, and Choral Belles women s ensemble. Several caroling groups will be coming throughout the month to fill the dining rooms and halls with holiday songs. Helping us celebrate a country Christmas, musician Buck Ellard will be playing music at the resident Christmas party during lunch in the Regent Dining Room on December 20. Santa is also coming to the party to make sure everyone is on his nice list. Guests are invited to join you for the celebration, but please remind them to RSVP by December 14. We ll be holding a candlelight service with Rev. Julia McKenna Blessing, complete with holiday worship music, on Christmas Eve afternoon. We have battery operated tea-light candles, so everyone can enjoy the feeling of holding a candle without any of the concerns of actual candles. It promises to be a lovely event. Wrapping up the month...and the year...we ll be celebrating A New Year s Eve in Paris. Turns out that 3 p.m. our time is 12 midnight in Paris. What a beautiful city to celebrate the end of the year, and speculate on the adventures that life will present in 2019. All of the staff and management at Sherwood Assisted living wish you a joyous Christmas season and a magnificent new year. Santa opened up his workshop for the elves to help him create Christmas gift bags for their friends and neighbors here at Sherwood. These helpful and industrious elves made the other gift items that will be distributed to the residents. Santa wraps up his workshop on Wednesday, December 5 at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room. December 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 1
Baking Cookies Monday, December 2 at 10:45 a.m. Help bake cookies for The Boys & Girls Club kids when they come to read stories that afternoon. Santa s Workshop Thursday, December 5 at 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room. Come lend Santa a hand to fill your neighbors stockings here at Sherwood. Sculpting with Catherine Monday, December 10 at 10:45 a.m. Artist Catherine joins us for a fun project. 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 Tuesday, December 11 and Wednesday December 12 at 10:45 a.m. Make a lovely candy cane wreath to decorate your door for Christmas. This is a two -part craft, so please make plans to be there both days. Water Color with Bonita Tuesday, December 11 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 Monday, December 17 at 10:45 a.m. Discover your inner author, share, and listen to people s tales. Paint with Carrie Tuesday, December 18 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. Sequim Community Christmas Chorus Saturday, December 1 at 2 p.m. Beautiful songs of the season fill the Seventh Day Adventist Church. This is a wonderful, annual event loved by all throughout Sequim. Christmas shopping at Costco Tuesday, December 4 at 2 p.m. Costco is filled to the brim with gift giving ideas many at a great price. Plus, there s always the delicious Costco samples throughout the store. Walmart Shopping Wednesday, December 12 at 2 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 store, leave your list at the nurses station or with Christine in Activities. Walky- 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. Sign up at Nurses Station for all outings. Guests are welcome on outings as long as all residents are seated first. Rotary Christmas Lunch Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m. This is an RSVP event. You must sign up by December 6 to attend. This free party at the local Boys & Girls Club is just for the community s seniors and an annual resident favorite event with delicious food, a visit from St. Nick, and more! Burger King dinner & Christmas lights drive Tuesday, December 18 at 4 p.m. Get dinner to-go from Burger King s flame broiled grill, and we ll enjoy a ride as the sun sets to reveal the delightful displays from our neighbors around town. Scenic Drive Saturday, December 29 at 2 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! 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. The Boys & Girls Club kids come to read us stories and we all eat cookies! Monday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in the Library December 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 2
There s something for everyone. Get up, get going, get involved! Men s Group Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.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, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. in the Cascade Room. This group is open to the gals to get together to chit chat, and have a great time together. Second Chance The store is open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Purchases can be made only with Sherwood Bucks. Project Linus Sunday, Dec. 16 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, Dec. 27 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, Dec. 11 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, Dec. 27 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, Dec. 2 at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 2 p.m. in the Kensington Room. Tickle your taste buds and challenge your mind with trivia. Canine Cuddles Rowdy the retriever will be at Sherwood on Mondays. You are welcome to come to the Activities Department through the day to say hello to him. Room visits with Rowdy will resume in January. Please let Activities know if you d like to visit with him. Read With Me Boys & Girls Club Monday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The children from The Boys & Girls Club are coming to read us stories in the Library. Billiards at The Fifth 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, Dec. 8 and 29 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 Documentaries start at 2 p.m. in the Activity Room. Life Story Part 1 Saturday, Dec. 15 Part 2 Wednesday, Dec. 29 Popcorn and a Movie Now playing current hits and Hollywood classics Saturday movies start at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 Christmas Cottage The Thomas Kinkade story (Rated PG). Dec. 22 Irving Berlin s White Christmas (not rated). Game Time! Games are in the Kensington Room unless otherwise noted. Scrabble Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Phase 10 Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Bingo Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 at 10:45 a.m. Christmas Bingo, Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. Cribbage Friday, Dec. 14 at 10:45 a.m. Rummikub Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 10:45 p.m. Uno Friday, Dec. 21 at 3:15 p.m. Farkle (Dice) Friday, Dec. 28 at 10:45 a.m. Yahtzee Friday, Dec. 28 at 3:15 p.m. Spiritual Programs Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m. Catholic Mass Friday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kensington Room. Bible Study with Mike Buchanan Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3:15 p.m. in the Cascade Room. First Baptist Church Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3:15 p.m. in the Activity Room. Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 1:30 p.m. December 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 3
Come to the Activity Room to tap your toes and sing along with these talented musicians. OPUS Monday, Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Olympic Peninsula Ukulele Strummers from The Shipley Center. Eagle International Ministries Sing-a-long Thursday, Dec. 6 at 10:45 a.m. Worship music with a Gospel message. The Loves Thursday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Favorite tunes over the decades. Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble Monday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. A jazzy twist on your Christmas favorites. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Activity Room Come and Adore Him All are welcome to join Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing for this special time to reflect upon the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ, and sing favorite hymns. We have (battery operated) candles for you to use for this special service. December 2018 Olympic Peninsula Men s Chorus Monday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. A very special performance, blending their vocal harmonies for a beautiful Christmas program. Buck Ellard Thursday, Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. in the Regent Dining Room. Country western Christmas music for this year s resident Christmas party. Laff Pack Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Clowning around with jokes and good time music. Two Sweet Violins Friday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Classic songs shared by violinists Steven and Lorelli. The Old Side Kicks Thursday, Dec. 13 at 3:15 p.m. Country, folk and bluegrass. Choral Belles Friday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Women s ensemble singing Christmas tunes. The Sound Dogs Friday, Dec. 14 at 3:15 p.m. Traditional country. Senior Moments Monday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Favorite tunes. Senior Singers Friday, Dec. 21 at 3:15 p.m. Timeless music from yesteryear. Pianist Heidi Fivash Monday, Dec. 24 at 3:15 p.m. Classical piano. Burke & Buhler Friday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. Variety songs from swing jazz, showtunes and more. Country Christmas at Sherwood Thursday, Dec. 20 at 12 p.m. in the Regents Dining Room You are invited to enjoy Christmas dinner and music from country artist Buck Ellard. If we re really good, Santa may even stop by! Guests please RSVP to Activities by Friday, Dec. 14 Email: smactivities@sherwoodal.com Phone: 360-683-3348 Mail: 550 W. Hendrickson Rd. Sequim, WA 98382 Personnel from Naval Magazine Indian Island joins our Veterans for a special by invitation only luncheon on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 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. The Sherwood Like to Know 4
Snapshots of November Esther McKinnon aims to pick up the spare during in a bowling game at Sherwood Lanes on a rainy Saturday morning. Jean Haley, Ro Weber, and Lorraine Schmidt are busy puzzling things out. The ladies gather in South Hampton to mix up a special autumn treat for everyone to enjoy pumpkin pudding. Everyone enjoyed eating it, almost as much as the ladies enjoyed making it. Sadie Crowe shows the hand woven graduation caps to the residents on a tour of Peninsula College s Longhouse. The Longhouse serves as a place for six local Native American tribes to gather for meetings and cultural education classes. They also have a beautiful display of native artwork. Later the group enjoyed a sack lunch overlooking the Strait of Juan De Fuca at Ediz Hook. With a couple of nuts, some felt, autumn leaves, and of course googly eyes, it s easy to make a nutty turkey Thanksgiving decorating. December 2018 The Sherwood Like to Know 5
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Key VO = Van Outing K = Kensington Room C = Cascade Room 2 9:30 Walky- 2:00 Lutheran Church 3:15 Snacks & Trivia 9 9:30 Walky- 2:00 Snack & Trivia 3:15 Bonus Bingo 16 9:30 Walky- 1:30 Project Linus 3:15 Bible Study with Mike (C) 23 9:30 Walky- 2:00 Snacks & Trivia 3:15 First Baptist 3 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Baking Cookies 2:30 OPUS (ukulele music) 4:00 Read With Me Boys & Girls Club 10 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Sculpting with Catherine 2:00 Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble 6:30 Olympic Peninsula Men s Chorus 17 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Creative Writing 1:30 Senior Moments 3:15 Reading with Jonathan 24 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Night before Christmas Tea 1:30 2:30 Candlelight service with Rev. Julia McKenna-Blessing 3:15 Classical piano w/ Heidi 4 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Deck the Halls for Christmas 2:00 Christmas Shopping at Costco (VO) 11 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Arts & crafts part 1 2:00 Laff Pack 2:30 Glasses Cleaning w/ EJ 3:15 Billiards 3:15 Watercolor with Bonita 18 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Paint with Carrie 2:00 Men s Group (C) 3:15 Billiards 4:00 BK dinner and Christmas lights Outing (VO) 25 9:30 Walky- 10:00 Christmas Marathon Bingo 5 9:30 Walky- 10 a.m. Exercise 10:45 The Lodge Connection 2:00 Santa s Workshop 12 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Arts & crafts part 2 2:00 Walmart shopping (VO) 19 9:30 Walky- (We re getting ready for the employee Christmas party but hope you have a great day!) 26 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Rummikub 2:0 Documentary: Netflix Life Story part 2 6 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Eagles International Ministry (hymns & gospel message) 2:00 The Loves 3:15 Deck the Halls for Christmas 13 9:30 Walky- 2:00 Women s Group (C) 3:15 Old Side Kicks 20 9:30 Walky- 12:00 Christmas Party in the Regent Dining Room featuring country Christmas music from Buck Ellard 3:15 Silver & Gold/ Birthday Party 27 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Resident Council 2:00 Phase 10 3:15 Gentle Paws Canine Friends 7 9:30 Walky- 10:30 Catholic Mass 11:45 Remembrance Day Lunch with Sherwood Veterans and Naval personnel in the Activity Room 3:15 Deck the Halls for Christmas 14 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Cribbage 2:00 Choral Belles (music women s ensemble choir) 3:15 Sound Dogs 21 9:30 Walky- 11:00 Two Sweet Violins 2:00 Senior Singers 3:15 Uno 28 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Farkle 2:00 Piano man Burke Garrett 3:15 Yahtzee 1 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Bingo 2:00 Sequim Community Christmas Chorus (VO) 8 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Billiards at The Fifth 2:30 Popcorn & a Movie: Christmas Cottage 15 9:30 Walky- 10-10:30 Exercise 10:00 Rotary Christmas Lunch (VO)2:00 Documentary: Netflix Life Story part 1 3:15 7th Day Adventist Church Worship 22 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Birthday Bingo 2:00 Popcorn & a Movie Irving Berlin s White Christmas 29 9:30 Walky- 10:45 Billiards at the Fifth 2:00 Scenic Drive (VO) 30 9:30 Walky- 31 9:30 Walky- 2:00 New Year s In Paris Party 2:00 Snacks & Trivia December 2018 3:15 Bonus Bingo The Sherwood Like to Know 6