1. Footcare, 1X/M.
2. Beltone Hearing, free exams and information, 1x/mo.
3. van transport to medical appointments, 2 and 1/2 days/week.
4. van to religious services every weekend.
5. Shopping cart with sundries every Wed. pm, run by the residents.
6. Transport to two local grocery stores every Mon. am Assistance with bags, etc.
7 Brunch twice weekly.
8. Beauty Salon, manicures & pedicures by app’t three days per week.

RELIGION:

1. Mass 1x/mo
2. Ecumenical Service with Communion given by our own resident, Rev. Charles Summers, 1x/mo
3. Bible study and community up-dates with Pastor Greg Dyson, minister from the Church of the Acres,Spfld. MA, 1x/mo
4. Rosary, 1x/week, run by residents.
5. Van to synagogue and church services every weekend.

FITNESS:

1. Chair yoga with professional instructor Lyn Hopkins every Monday, 1pm. Adapted for seniors, incoudes modified postures, breathing and meditation.
2. Weight Training, Thursday afternoons with certified YMCA instructor. Teacher evaluates and provides indivdual fitness plans. Weight room available 24/7.
3.Chair exercise weekly given by LE Director Reenie Harwell, an expert in senior fitness.
4. Arhritis Amelioration with Sundance Rehab twice a week, runs for 6 weeks, a program to improve mobility and joint use.

COGNITIVE:

1. US History weekely with LE Director Reenie harwell. Current topic is western expansion and the Indian wars.
2. Scrabble weekly and cards and games nightly. Bingo three nights per week. Mah Jongg, Pitch, Dominoes weekely.
3. Music Appreciation: Classical and popular, each 2x/mo.
4. World Affairs Council of Springfiled MA, 1x/mo. Speaker from ambassadorial service and lunch, out trip. Next topic, status and conditions of recent immigrants from Iraq.
5. Current Events 2x/mo. local, national, international.
6. Trivial Pursuit 2x/mo.

CRAFTS:

1. Make Your Own Jewelry with teacher SanMerrill. Residents pay for their own supplies only. A favorite with the gals.
2 Make a St. Pat’s bracelet with Activity Assistant Marilyn Boisvert,2/23 1:30pm.
3. Adult Coloring, 2/5 2pm. Gorgeous pitcures, colored pencils or crayons.

HEALTH:

1. “Go Red Day’, 2/3, 1:30, program inviting women to learn about heart issues and enjoy heart-healthy treat and raffles.
2. Line Dancing for beginners, 2/10, joining LE Director and a resident who is expert.
3. Senior Fitness Test with Sundance Rehab, 2/8 2:30pm. A chance to review one’s general fitness and to plan accordingly.
4. Therapeutic Massage with Ginne Levine, 2/10, chair or table.
5. Relaxation to Music to Music Therapist John Thorp who uses Tibetan & crystal bowls and assorted instrum to create a sound environment conducive to relaxation.

CLUBS:

1. The Garden Belles Women’s Club meets monthly to plan social and fundraising events. This club gives many gifts to the community and votes as to how monies are to be distributed. They have planned a Valentine’s party this month on 2/12, 2pm.
2. The Men’s club has the same mandate as the women’s, and has a monthly meeting and trip and lunch out. This month’s trip will be to the famous Springfield Armory Museum and lunch at a popular Italian restaurant, the Red Rose, 2/24.

COMMITTEES:

1. The Food Cttee, 1x/mo
2. The Resident Council, resident board and department heads mmet, 1x/mo.
3. The Activity Planning Ctte joins LE Director to discuss ideas and plans events.

TRIPS:

1. Piccadilly Pub lunch out, 2/1.
2. World Affairs Council, 2/8 11am
3. Macy’s Enfield, CT and lunch
4. Spencer Abbey for brief service, shopping the Trappist Monk’s gift store, 1/22. All day trip
5. Walmart, 2/29am
6. Movie out 2/29 1:30. Choice du jour.
7. Macy’s/Mall, 2/25 1:30pm
8. Bing Theater, jazz group, 2/3 7:30pm.

SPECIALS:

1. Jazz and popular music with music specialist Lois McGovern, 2/4 2pm.
2. Superbowl party 2/5 6pm.
3. “Artistry in Nature” with Photo-journalist Roger Hart, 2/7 7pm. A gorgeous slide show with commentary. Top drawer!
4. “Valentine’s and Roses” dinner party 2/7. Special menu & decorations to commemorate Valentine’s day.
5. Black History Month: Weekly movies featuring prominent Black artists, and Black History Night on 2/21 featuring guests, Soul Food meal and the “Motown” Sound – dancing and singing. Guests invited from the community.
6. Wine & cheese social two Sunday pms/mo; “Spirits & Sweet Talk” Happy Hour, 2/24 2;30pm.

ENTERTAINMENT:

1 Guitarist/singer Verne McArthur on 2/11, 2pm
2. Dan Daniels, singer/guitarist and composre 2/17 7pm

MUSIC:

1. Chorus 2/mo with LE Director Reenie harwell. Working towards a talent show called “Geography” starting with “Around the World in Eighty Days”. (Friday afternoons).
2. Music Appreciation, classical and popular, 2x/mo.

OTHER:

1. Men’s club coffee hour 2/17 9am
2. Manicures2x/mo
3. Citizen’s Bank presents their offerings, 2/27 2:30pm
4. Cards/TV nhtly
5. Bingo 3x/wk

MONTHLY THEMES:

1. Black History. Showing the following movies: ‘Lilys of the Field”, ‘THe Great Debator’ & “The Help”, Then Black History Night on 2/21.
2. Valentine’s celebrations, 2/12 & 2/14.

Special Events:

2/1 Voter Registration Drive 8:30-1:30 p.m.
2/5 Super Bowl Party…Go New England
Patriots!
2/7 Helena’s 100th Birthday Luncheon!
2/8 Meet and Greet…All invited!
2/9 Senior Fit Test Fun!
2/12 Rob Marona Entertains
2/13 6th Anniversary Party
2/16 John Thorpe Music
2/17 Fried Dough Friday!
2/18 Richard Erickson Entertains
2/19 Donalyn on the Piano
2/21 Laurie Entertains
2/22 Ash Wednesday Service
2/23 Richard on the Viola
2/24 Douglas plays the Pan Flute
2/25 Sandy Robinson on the Piano
2/26 Albert Entertains
2/28 Dan Daniels on the Guitar

Exercise Programs:

Yoga…Mondays as scheduled
Tai Chi…Tuesdays
Will Bowling 2x’s a month
Chair Exercise with Pat as scheduled

Religious Services:

Sundays…Chalice of Salvation
Mondays…Communion
Tuesdays…Rosary
1st Wednesday…Pastor Barbara
1st Thursday…Pastor Larry
1st & 3rd Monday…Hymns and Bible
2nd Thursday…Catholic Mass
Last Wednesday…Prayer & Praise

Other Events/Programs:

Manicures, Movies, Water Color Painting,
Left-Center-Right, Coffee and Muffin Socials,
Trivia, Money Bingo, Shopping Cart, Pokeno,
Arts & Crafts, Baking, Crossword Puzzles,
Dunkin Donut Socials

Community Trips/Community Service:

Shopping Trips to CVS, Walgreens & Dollar
Tree, Mentoring Program with Duggan
Middle School,  After School Socialization
Program with NCYF (Northeast Center for
Youth and Families), Cards for the Troops to
Send Home, Saving ink cartridges, cell phones
& old eyeglasses for the 16 Acres Lion Club

Thursday, February 2nd @ 1:00pm
Enjoy hot appetizers and drinks among new friends in our IL pub during our Happy Hour

Mondays @ 1:00pm & 1:30pm
Loosen your joints in our heated indoor pool with our half-hour Aqua-cise class, taught along side with a personal trainer! Two class options available.

Tuesdays @ 1:30pm
Bayada Nursing presents this complimentary half hour Tai Chi class with a trained instructor each week.

Tuesday, February 7th @ 6:30pm
Meet volunteer Meredith Warman in our Activities Room and share your Home Town Stories with her as you learn about the state of Colorado.

Monday, February 13th @ 11:00am
Bayada Nursing will be here for our monthly Blood Pressure Clinic. Begins at 11am until 12pm in our IL Library.

Tuesday, February 14th @ 2:00pm
Join entertainer Rick Pruitt, a local classical and flamenco guitar player, in our IL Lobby and enjoy chocolate sweets, wine and the enchanting sounds of the guitar.

Tuesday, February 21st @ 6:30pm
Cheer on the “Saints Marching In” for Mardi Gras with local musical duo Sweet Rain in our Activities Room.

Wednesday, February 22nd @ 3:00pm
Bayada Nursing presents an educational presentation on Building Better Balance. Join a member of the Bayada team in our IL Theater for this wonderful presentation and learn what you can do to improve your balance.

Thursday, February 23rd @ 7:00pm
Lara Carbajal, a local singer of Colorado, joins the Keystone community for our monthly birthday party in the Activities Room. Enjoy entertainment, cake and ice cream in celebration for all the birthday in February.

Tuesday, February 28th @ 2:30pm
Remember the days of the ice cream truck driving down your street and the excitement that built as you ran after the singing automobile for your favorite novelty ice cream? Relive that excitement at our Ice Cream Social in our IL Pub. We will offer three popular novelty choices for your enjoyment as you mingle with your friends.