Keystone Meadows
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January is wellness month here at Keystone Meadows. We have plenty of opportunities to start exercising. Come to the activity lounge at 10:00 for Light n' Lively. Also, every Wednesday at 3:15 we will be hosting the walk-a-thon. Let's get fit in 2007.
Keystone Meadows will play host to several musical entertainers this month including: piano extraordinaire Dorothy Baldwin on the10th Larry Mazzotti on January 17, the Golden Aires on January 23, and Milt Scott on January 24. It is always a pleasure to hear the musical talents of all of our guests.
The Red Hat Society will be meeting on January 19 in the parlor. As usual, the Keystone Hatters will be socializing together throughout the afternoon.
For men only! On January 30, Men's Breakfast Club will be meeting at 8:30 to depart for breakfast at Perkin's Restaurant.
Keystone Gardens
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January is wellness month at Keystone Gardens. Remember the Fitness Center is open everyday for you to exercise. Now is the time to get fit in 2007. You can enjoy exercising on the cardio glide, recumbent bike or the treadmills. The fitness center even has weight training equipment for you to get in shape. If you want a personal guide to help you set up a program that best fits your abilities, please contact Jami to schedule an appointment.
Donna has scheduled several trips that will be refreshing for all who want to participate: January 11 - Shopping trip to the Hickory Point Mall here in Decatur, December 15th - Van cruise including special stop for our favorite Hot Chocolate - Mmm..., December 18 - Shopping trip to the "Tuscola Barn" in Tuscola, IL, and December 22 - Dinner at Yoder's Amish Kitchen in Arthur, IL.
January is just the beginning of a wonderful adventure. At Keystone Gardens we are planning to have a great year in 2007! Please come and join us for a terrific journey. Call or stop by now to visit and enjoy all of the friendly staff members and Residents.
Keystone Place at Blairs Ferry
Wear your PJs to breakfast every Tuesday! Massage demonstration with Nancy Stein on the January 11.
There are several trips and outings this month: a trip to Coralville Mall on the January 3, a day trip to the Amana Colonies and lunch on the January 15, an outing to the movie theatre on the January 16 (residents will choose the movie that the groups sees that day), a casino trip to Tama on the January 17, an outing to the Czech museum on the January 19, a day trip to the Dubuque Mississippi River Museum on the January 24, and an outing to the Potter's Obsession to make and paint pottery.
There is also a lot of music, games, shopping outings, and exercise classes this month!
Keystone Cedars
Activities for the month include a 5 a.m. fire drill followed by a pancake breakfast and pajama day on the January 5, karaoke with Tom and Willie on the January 9, Thunder the Mini pony visits on the January 11, and a group of 10 accordion players on the January 22.
The Summit School children will be here on January 12, 19 and 26 for singing and games with the residents.
A casino trip to Tama is planned on the January 17, and a day trip to Stone City to tour a historic home and have lunch at the Wild Thyme tea room.
Dr. Dennis Schuller will be here on the January 30 to give free oral cancer screenings and talking about dentures, partials and implants.
There will also be lots of music, games, cocktail parties, and shopping outings.
The Gardens at Keystone Woods
TRIPS OUT
January 3 - Free Silver Screen Movie
January 10 - The Yiddish Book Center, Hampshire College followed by shopping and lunch at Atkins Farm
January 17 - Shopping at Eastfield Mall and Marshalls
January 14 - A special lunch out to The Whistling Swan in Sturbridge, MA
January 19 - Day trip to the Mohegan Sun Casino
January 31 - Trip and lunch out to the Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke MA
Grocery shopping every Monday to two local stores
Church transportation, Protestant and Catholic, every Sunday
SPECIALS
January 23 - Roger Hart photojournalist presents a slide/lecture "One with Nature", Thoreau and Walden Pond
January 15 - Japanese Flute performance and lecture with Master Elizabeth Reinan Bennett
January 11 - A Morning with Pets, TheraPet presents dogs and cats for group activities
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Political Science Professor Elinor Hartshorn presents a four-part series based on the most recent Lou Dobbs book on the current plight of the Middle Class and other pertinent political/economic issues, starting January 10 and continuing every Wednesday in month.
FITNESS
Yoga Fit every Monday, TAI CHI every Tuesday, Walking Club daily at 9 a.m., chair exercise every Thursday and Saturday, Weight Room every Friday at 1p.m.
CLUBS
Women's Club service projects, fleece blankets, ribbon rolling and candy-making on Thursday mornings
January 5 - Men's Club Coffee Hour
January 12 - craft activity
SOCIAL
Happy hour with entertainment every Friday afternoon
CREATIVE WRITING
Monday afternoon with teacher Julie Schlobohm
CARDS/GAMES
Nightly and Bingo on Monday and Thursday nights, Dominoes on Sunday afternoons
CRAFTS
January 9 - Make and Take cards, 10 a.m.
January 25 - Make decorative tassles with Barbara Fitzgerald
RELIGIOUS
January 16 - Ecumenical Bible study and communion, MASS
January 25 - Sharing and Bible study with Reverend Gregg Dyson
Rosary, Thursday mornings during the month
HEALTH
On Sight Optical 1x/month, hearing tests/Avada hearing1x/month, footcare, 1x/month
January 11 - falls reduction study
OTHER
Planning meetings for production of the "Sound of Music" to be given by the Keystone Players on May 6 at 2 p.m.
The Chat Room, and informal chat fest with residents Friday evenings.
Disney movie and coloring project for grandchildren and young relatives one Saturday per month.
Grayson House at Keystone Woods
Happy New Year from everyone at Grayson House Assisted Living
January 1 - Ring in the New Year with special entertainment at 2:00 p.m. with Ken on the piano.
January 3 - Our friend Norma Hopper will be by for a good ol' fashioned sing-a-long at 2:00 p.m.
January 4 - Laurie Festa, back by popular demand, will entertain at the Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese Party 2:00 p.m. The local paper will be here doing a story on Laurie, with many photo opportunities for those in attendance!
January 8 - Shopping trip 2:00 p.m.
January 9 - We look forward to a switch-a-roo. Activitiy Director Reenie will be by, for some musical memories at 10:30 a.m. Pat will be providing a craft program at the Gardens.
January 12 - Meet & Greet Wine & Cheese Party 2:00 p.m. John Thorp will be doing a drumming program and playing his accordion.
January 13 - Lisa on her guitar and an interactive music program with her musical instruments 2:00 p.m.
January 19 - Meet & Greet Wine & Cheese Party 2:00 p.m. Jim Harris on the banjo.
January 22 - Shopping trip 2:00 p.m.
January 23 - Sing-a-long with Pat 2:00 p.m.
January 24 - Albert will play an International variety of music from around the world on the piano.
January 26 - Meet & Greet Wine & Cheese Party 2:00 p.m. Sandy plays Broadway tunes on the piano.
January 30 - Doc is back for some toe tapping music 2:00 p.m.
January 31 - Lunch trip to the Ginger Blossom Restaurant Chinese & Japanese food 11:00 a.m.
January 11, 18, and 25 - Wellness Thursdays at 1-2 p.m. in the Activity Room, Blood Pressure and Weights
Also, please join us for our Travel Video Series at 6:30 p.m.: Touring Ireland on January 3, Touring Scotland on January 10, and Touring England on January 24.
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