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Community News | November 2008

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Hubbard Place Independent Living at Keystone Commons

Fitness:

Throughout the month, Hubbard Place is offering the following activities: Chair Yoga weekly with an instructor; Weight Training and Fitness weekly with a certified instructor from The Boys and Girls Club; weight room available 24hrs/day for workouts; Chair Exercise with stretching, balance and deep breathing twice a week; Walking Club twice a week with occasional trips to nature pathways; and Swimming and Water Aerobics at The Boys and Girls Club once a week.

Services:

Foot Care Clinic services once-a-month by the Ludlow Dept of Public Health Nurse; Hearing Clinic once a month by Avada Hearing Care; weekly Blood Pressure Clinic with the Director of Wellness; grocery shopping and errands provided once-a-week; and transportation to medical appointments two days out of the week.

Clubs & Social Events:

Book Club meets once a month to discuss the current read; Women's Club meeting once a month; Men's Club meeting once a month; Resident Council meets once a month; Travel Club views videos on various places regularly; Documentary showings regularly; Saturday Night at the Movies (with fresh popcorn!) every Saturday evening—new releases and classics; Coffee Clatch and Afternoon Tea twice a month; Happy Hour in the Pub once a month; Knitting & Crochet groups twice a month; Garden Club meets twice a month; “Paint Like the Masters” class offered once a month by a professional art therapist and educator; Jewelry classes by a local instructor once a month; and Almost Martha meets twice a month for various baking and sewing activities.

Games:

Pitch and Bridge Club meets twice a month; Michigan Rummy, Pitch, Canasta, Cribbage, Dominoes, Rummikub, Trivial Pursuit, Yahtzee, Musical Bingo, Pinochle, Kings in the Corner, Bunco, Backgammon, and Uno offered at various times throughout the month; Billiards available anytime; Bingo once a week; and game show DVD games like “The Price is Right” and “Family Feud” regularly.

Religious Activities:

Weekly transportation to 3 local churches every Sunday; Communion once a week with Deacon Bob from St. Mary’s once a week; in-house Mass once a month with Fr. John from St. Mary’s; and Rosary weekly.

Special Events & Trips:

Saturday, November 1st at 10:30am—“Legends of New England” Photographic Slide Show by Roger Hart

Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Richard Loomis

Monday, November 3rd at 1:30pm—Shopping at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield

Tuesday, November 4th at 9:00am—Trip to Vote

Wednesday, November 5th at 1:00pm—Trip to the Smith College Mum Show

Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm—Slide Show “Australia” by Derek Mann

Friday, November 7th at 12:00pm—Springfield Symphony Hall Lunch Concert

Friday, November 7th at 1:30pm—Jewelry Making with Sandy Merrill

Monday, November 10th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Laurie Festa

Tuesday, November 11th at 3:00pm—Musical Entertainment by John Savoy (Resident) “Veteran’s Day”

Wednesday, November 12th at 11:00am—Lunch at Villa Rose in Ludlow

Wednesday, November 12th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Jimmy Mazz

Thursday, November 13th at 3:00pm—Happy Hour!

Friday, November 14th at 8:00am—Trip to NYC to see the Rockette’s with Keystone Woods in Springfield

Friday, November 14th at 10:45am—Swimming at the Boys & Girls Club

Saturday, November 15th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Thirzah Bendokas

Sunday, November 16th at 1:00pm—“How To Succeed…” presented by Black Cat Theater in South Hadley

Monday, November 17th at 1:30pm—Ludlow Library

Tuesday, November 18th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by The Harmonicats

Wednesday, November 19th at 1:00pm—Shopping at the Prime Outlets in Lee

Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30pm—Springfield Public Forum: The Supreme Court

Thursday, November 20th at 2:30pm—Musical Entertainment by The Melody Boys

Friday, November 21st at 10:45am—Swimming at the Boys & Girls Club

Friday, November 21st at 1:00pm—Wilbraham Library

Friday, November 21st at 3:00pm—Art Class with Amy Creasia

Friday, November 21st at 6:30pm—“The Fantasticks” presented by Wilbraham United Players

Monday, November 24th at 2:00pm—Mass with Father John from St. Mary’s

Monday, November 24th at 3:00pm—“Volunteering: Giving Back to the Community” presented by Mercy Medical Center

Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00am—Hearing Clinic by Avada Hearing Center

Tuesday, November 25th at 2:30pm—Musical Entertainment by Tommy Sands

Wednesday, November 26th at 9:00am—Foot Clinic by the Public Health Nurse

Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00am—Shopping at Fresh Acres Market in Sixteen Acres

Stonybrook Assisted Living at Keystone Commons

Fitness:

Throughout the month, Stonybrook is offering the following activities: Chair Yoga weekly with an instructor; weight room available 24hrs/day for workouts; Chair Exercise with stretching, balance and deep breathing twice a week; and Walking Club once a week with occasional trips to nature pathways.

Services:

Grocery shopping and errands provided once-a-week; in-house shopping cart available to buy small goods once a week; and transportation to medical appointments two days out of the week.

Creative & Social Events:

Resident Council meets once a month; Travel videos on various places regularly; Night at the Movies (with fresh popcorn!) twice a week—new releases and classics; Manicures offered weekly; Sing-along weekly; Gardening once a month; Baking Club once a week; Coffee Socials once a week; “Paint Like the Masters” class offered once a month by a professional art therapist and educator; Jewelry classes by a local instructor once a month.

Games:

Yahtzee, Musical Bingo, Shut the Box, and Uno offered at various times throughout the month; Billiards available anytime; Bingo offered three times a week; Crossword Puzzle Challenge once a week; Indoor Bowling, Golf, and Horseshoe games regularly; Name That Tune and Trivia regularly; Joker-eno played weekly; and game show DVD games like “The Price is Right” and “Family Feud” regularly.

Religious Activities:

Weekly transportation to 3 local churches every Sunday; Communion once a week with Deacon Bob from St. Mary’s once a week; in-house Mass once a month with Fr. John from St. Mary’s; and Rosary weekly.

Special Events & Trips:

Saturday, November 1st at 10:30am—“Legends of New England” Photographic Slide Show by Roger Hart

Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Richard Loomis

Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm—Slide Show “Australia” by Derek Mann

Friday, November 7th at 10:00am—Shopping Trip!!

Friday, November 7th at 1:30pm—Jewelry Making with Sandy Merrill

Monday, November 10th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Laurie Festa

Tuesday, November 11th at 3:00pm—Musical Entertainment by John Savoy (Resident) “Veteran’s Day”

Wednesday, November 12th at 9:30am—The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

Wednesday, November 12th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Jimmy Mazz

Thursday, November 13th at 3:30pm—Resident Autobiographies

Saturday, November 15th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by Thirzah Bendokas

Tuesday, November 18th at 2:00pm—Musical Entertainment by The Harmonicats

Thursday, November 20th at 2:30pm—Musical Entertainment by The Melody Boys

Friday, November 21st at 2:00pm—Art Class with Amy Creasia

Monday, November 24th at 2:00pm—Mass with Father John from St. Mary’s

Tuesday, November 25th at 2:30pm—Musical Entertainment by Tommy Sands

Wednesday, November 26th at 12:00pm—Lunch Trip!!

The Gardens at Keystone Woods

Basic Services:
Van transport to grocery stores every Monday a.m.  Van transport to local churches every Sunday a.m.
Van transport to medical appointments every Tuesday and Thursday.

Health Services:

Avada - free hearing tests on November 11 at 10am; Footcare on November 17 from 8am - 3pm; OnSight Optical services on November 20 at 10am; Flu prevention & treatment with Home Spectrum at November 20 at 2pm.

Fitness:

Chair Yoga adapted for seniors two times per week with meditation, stretching, breathing exercises; Chair exercise with Act. Director once a week; Weight training Fridays with certified instructor; Walking Club Tuesdays at 9a.m.

Religion:

Mass once a month (November 18 at 1:30pm);  Prot. Bible study & sharing with Pastor Greg on November 6 at 2:30pm; Ecumenical Service with Communion on November 16 at 3:30pm;  Bible study with Rev. Charles Summers, Episcopal Priest on November 5 and November 26 at 6:30pm;  Rosary, every Wednesday at 10am.

Cognitive:

November 3 - Current Events at 3pm.

November 5 - American History Club at 1:30 pm.  The John Adams DVD series.

November 5 - Read Aloud volunteers to Mary Lynch School at 9:45am.

November 6 - World Affairs club lunch meeting at 11am. International politics.

November 10 - Book of the Month Club at 3pm.

November 10 - Speaker's Forum/Symphony Hall at 6:30pm.

November 18 - American History Club at 10a.m. The John Adams DVD series.

November 19 - Trivial Pursuit at 1:30pm.

November 20 - French for Beginners at 10:30am & 11/24 - 3pm.

November 24 - French for Beginners at 3pm.

November 24 - Current Events at 3pm.

November 25 - American History Club at 10a.m. The John Adams DVD series.

November 28 - Trivial Pursuit at 10:30am.

November 30 - Bridge at 1:30pm.

Crafts:

Make your own Jewelry on November 25 at 2pm. Decorative painting with Vi on November 8 and November 22 at 1:30pm.

Other:

Greeting card sales every Saturday and Sunday afternoon; BINGO on Monday, Thursday, Saturday at 7pm;  Mah Jongg every Tuesday at 6:30pm; Cards and movies nightly. Coffee Hour every Saturday morning.

Special Events:

November 4 - Election Night Party at 6:30pm.

November 5 - Scooter Safety with O.T. Carson at 10am.

November 6 - Women's Club Meeting at 10am.

November 7 - Lunchtime Symphony at 1am.

November 11 - Veteran's Day Commemoration at 10:30am.

November 11 - Resident's Council at 1pm.

November 12 - Ameriprise Financial - Working finances in today's economy at 6:30pm.

November 12 - Cooking with Marge: Get Gingerbread Houses started for Xmas village at 1:30pm.

November 13 - Women's Club Meeting at 10am.

November 14  "Cirque de Soleil" movie at  2pm.

November 19 - Weight Loss Support Group at 11am.

November 21 - "Ocean Odyssey" at 1:30PM - Smithsonian movie special.

November 26 - Baking with Reenie at 1:30pm. Cranberry bread.

November 28 - "Les Mis" at 1:30PM.

Trips:

All day trip to NYC to see Rockette's Christmas show at Radio City

Entertainment:

November 21 - Tenor Keir White sings at 7pm.

November 25 - Roger Hart photographic journey at 7pm.

Grayson House Assisted Living

Fitness:

Wii Fun Exercise every Tuesday evening; Exercise with Pat on Wednesdays and Fridays; Yoga with Lyn on Thursdays; Roll and Stroll walking club, weather permitting.

Religious:

Communion on Mondays with Rose; Hymns and Bible Study 1st and 3rd Mondays; Deacon Claire 1st Wednesday; Pastor Larry 1st Thursday; Catholic Mass and Divine Mercy 3rd Tuesday; Prayer and Praise with Fellowship 3rd Wednesday; Resident Alice, Plays Piano Hymns and Psalms; 1st Saturday and last Saturday of the month.

Special Programs:

November 4 - Community Service Project, Cards for the Troops

November 4 - Scooter safety clinic and cleaning

November 5 - Spectrum Training: Blood pressure, weights and O2

November 7 - Art Show/Retrospective at AIC College Honoring Alvin Paige, one of our Residents!

November 12 - Jewelry Sale and Handmade Alpaca goods

November 14 - Wine and Cheese Party/Richard on the viola

November 21 - Men's Luncheon/Homemade Chicken and Dumplings made by Pat in Activities

November 25 - "Have A Heart" Presented by Resident William Kelliher. Learn the signs of a heart attack, what to do and informational video.

Trips:

November 3 - Lunch to Applebee's

November 7 - Evening trip to American International College. To see Alvin Paige.

November 10 - Shopping

November 17 - Breakfast  to Friendly's

November 19 - Shopping

November 24 - Shopping

Entertainment:

November 1 - Paul Kulas: Flute, Sax and Clarinet

November 8 - Rob Adams: Takes Your Requests!

November 9 - Albert: On the Piano

November 15 - Ken: Piano old time favorites!

November 21 - Norma: Sing-a-long

November 27 - Jim Harris: Entertains us on Thanskgiving

November 28 - Sandy: Songs around the world!

November 30 - Eddy C.: One man band...Polka's

Movies showing this month:

November 1 - Hoosiers
November 2 - The Sunshine Boys
November 3 - The Three Musketeers
November 8 - Sgt. Bilko
November 9 - The African Queen
November 11 - The History of Baseball
November 13 -  Balalaika
November 14 - James Bond 007
November 15 - The Man From Snowy River
November 16 - Fried Green Tomatoes
November 19 - L.A. Story
November 20 - Sweet Dreams
November 21 - The Mighty Ducks
November 22 - The Caribbean,
November 23 - The Andy Griffith Show
November 24 - Rainman
November 27 - Travel Alaska
November 28 - Lawrence Welk

Also offered throughout the month: Arts and Crafts, Baking Club, Bingo, Cardo, Pokeno, Coffee Socials, Dunkin Donut Socials, Free Manicures weekly and special pet visits with Marley, every Tuesday and Thursday all day!

Wishing all...A Safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Please
remember our Troops in thought and prayer serving
overseas and at home to protect our Freedom!
protect our freedom, in our thoughts and prayers.

Keystone Place at Blairs Ferry

November 3 - Residents will be going to the Marriott for the Senior Expo. Where they will be able to see lots of products businesses and classes pertaining to seniors.

November 4 - Residents Cast their vote at the Polls

November 6 - Family Harvest Supper, residents are will invite their families to join them for a fun night of good food, music and fun!

November 7 -  Veteran’s Day Recognition.  Military Color Guard, music, and readings will be done at the service followed by a cocktail party after the service in honor of our service men.

November 12 - Residents will be attending Washington High School Play “The Secret Garden”

November 25 - Early Breakfast in Amana

November 28  - Residents can help with Christmas Decorating!!!

Keystone Cedars

November 1 - Residents will be going to an all you can eat lunch at the Alice Methodist Church

November 3 - Residents will be going to the Marriott for an Senior Expo where they will see lots of products businesses and classes pertaining to seniors.

November 4 - Residents will cast their votes at the polls

November 5 - Going on a day trip to Tanger Outlet Mall for a day of shopping

November 7 - Residents will enjoy music by the Red Cedar Chamber Group

November 13 - Staff/Resident Thanksgiving Pot Luck

November 14 -  Residents will be going to Bluff Lake for all you can eat Cat Fish

November 28 - Resident can help with a fun after noon of Christmas decorating and socializing

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