a letter from the ceo welcome new residents!a letter from the ceo president & ceo continued on...

With reported cases of coronavirus rising in the United States and the Trump administration’s declaration that the virus is a public health emergency, I want to assure you that Beatitudes Campus has been working diligently for the past weeks to prepare strategically for a potential spread of the virus.

We have assembled our emergency preparedness and operations teams and detailed plans for every area of the campus are being reviewed and put in place. This team is meeting regularly as information about the

coronavirus is revealed. We are reviewing our infection control protocol, making an inventory of our supplies and stocking up.

Just as we do every day, we are reminding residents, staff and visitors on proper hand hygiene to avoid transmission of any disease or virus, and encouraging staff to stay home if they feel sick. We are paying special attention to our sanitation of common areas. Additionally, we are receiving information from the Arizona Coalition for Healthcare Emergency Response

(AzCHER), Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Public Health Department and will be working hand-in-hand with them as the situation evolves.

The leadership team and I are being kept informed daily also by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and LeadingAge. We are also in close contact with our local government agencies as well as other life plan communities. We will keep you regularly informed about news of the virus and how the

campus is responding to ensure the safety of our residents and staff. Please refer to the information from the World Health Organization on the back of this Roadrunner – it tells you about the virus and reminds you of things you can do to help avoid transmission.

I promise you that Beatitudes Campus is well positioned to respond to an outbreak of the virus should it occur.

Please feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions about the virus.

DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS FAIRJosephine Levy, Success Matters Resource Navigator

In spite of popular folklore, this year Friday the 13th might just turn out to be your lucky day. That morning, on Friday, March 13th from 9:00AM to Noon, is the Dimensions of Wellness Fair in our Life Center here on campus. We are bringing together organizations whose services fall under the eight dimensions of wellness that support good health and satisfying lives. These include social, emotional, physical, spiritual, environmental, occupational, financial and intellectual parts of who we are.

Join us any time that morning to browse the tables and meet representatives of both on and off campus services. While the categories of wellness overlap and influence one another, some examples of physical wellness will include Mobile Valley Physicians, Oasis Outpatient Therapy, Dispatch Health, our own Fitness Director Mike Smallwood, Zounds, Premier and Costco Hearing, mobile dentistry and more.

Physical wellness is often what we think of when we hear the word “health,” but the Wellness Fair also includes mental health resources such as the Crisis Team, Quail Run and Banner Alzheimer’s. Other services that help us stay engaged with life include AZ Talking Books, Independent Living Blind and the CapTel phone service.

For many of us, our companion animals help us stay centered and happy. We haven’t forgotten our furry friends and have

My morning began today by reading a newspaper article citing a report on the worsening air pollution here in Phoenix. Not the most inspiring of starts, but an important reminder of a vital issue nonetheless.

The article I was reading made a point

that I had never thought of before; that unlike other forms of pollution, we don’t actually see air pollution until the conditions are ‘right’, which is of course ironic, for when we can see the pollutants in the air around us, things are far from being right.

But because of this, it’s easier to politely ignore this issue, even as it grows worse. However, we do so at our peril.

Reading that newspaper article led me to contemplate the profound spirituality, acknowledged by most faith traditions, of “breathing the air”.

In the Hebrew Scriptures and in the Greek New Testament, we find the words חּור ַ(ruach), and πνεῦμα (pneuma). Both words can be translated as ‘breath’, however both words also have a spiritual aspect to them beyond simply describing a bodily function. It is the life-giving ruach

Rev. Andrew Moore, Associate ChaplainFRESH, LIFE-FILLED AIR

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March 09—15 • 2020


WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!MARCH 5

Lloyd Bach, N253

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!11th—Namki Newlen Georgia Katrales12th—Joanne Hilliard Terri Beach13th—Betty Smith14th—Joan Burgess Bruce Jensvold Joan Hunting15th—Dorothy Moore Evie Moreno Barbara Hartz

NOTEWORTHY EVENTSThis week's events you

should know about... Â Monday from 9:00AM—3:00PM (BR) AARP Free Tax Prep Appointment Reminder

Â Monday at 11:15AM (AC) CAREcorps Discovery Meeting

Â Monday at 11:30AM (RC) UCC Lunch Bunch

Â Tuesday departing at 9:15AM (OC) Casino Trip—Vee Quiva

Â Tuesday at 11:00AM (OC) Arizona Youth Ballet

Â Wednesday at 10:00AM (AG1) Current Medicare Scams

Â Thursday at 9:15AM (OC) Phoenix Waste Management Recycling Plant Tour

Â Friday from 9:00AM—12:00PM (LC) Dimensions of Wellness Fair—DON'T MISS IT!

Â Friday from 1:00PM—3:00PM (AG5) Ceramic Studio Open House NEW LOCATION!

Â Friday at 4:00PM (PB) Happy Hour with Emmerson and Harron

Â Sunday at 5:00PM (EF) Sunday Live Music Showcase—NEW LOCATION!

Michelle Just,President & CEOA Letter From The CEO


MONDAY 3/98:30AM (AG1) LLL COURSE:

SPANISH INTERM.10:00AM (OC) 99 CENT ONLY

STORES: For any questions, call x12905.

9:00AM—3:00PM (BR) AARP FREE TAX PREP: If you have scheduled an appointment, please plan on arriving about 15 minutes early. Document details below.

10:00AM (AG1) LLL COURSE: FRENCH

10:00AM (AGR) LLL COURSE: CONSTRUCTION

11:15AM (AC) CARECORPS DISCOVERY MEETING: Looking for a volunteer opportunity around campus? Join us to explore the available options! Everyone welcome!

11:30AM (RC) UCC LUNCH BUNCH: Bring your own lunch. Water and ice tea provided. Our topic will be "Food for Thought", by Barbara Fenzl, cooking school teacher, often featured on Channel 8. Everyone welcome!

1:00PM (AG1) LLL COURSE: SPANISH - ELEMENTARY

1:00PM (AG2) LLL COURSE: STORYTELLING

3:30PM (RC) BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP

TUESDAY 3/108:30AM (AG1) LLL COURSE:

SPANISH - BEGINNING8:45AM (OC) SAN XAVIER

MISSION TOUR IN TUCSON: This is an RSVP only event. For those of you who have previously signed up for this trip

9:15AM (OC) CASINO TRIP—VEE QUIVA: Join us as we venture off campus to Vee Quiva Casino. Please call x12905 to reserve your spot.

10:00AM (AG1) LLL COURSE: ENNEAGRAM

11:00AM (OC) ARIZONA YOUTH BALLET: Join us as we host the Arizona Youth Ballet for a special spring performance. All are welcome to attend!!

1:30PM (AGR) LLL COURSE: TED TALKS

3:00PM (AGR) SAFER STEPPING FALLS PREVENTION CLASS: 6-week falls prevention class that combines exercise and education.

3:30PM (CPW2) CHOIR PRACTICE: Come sing with Beatitudes Campus Choir! Practice is three Tuesdays a month and we sing at one, 3PM Sunday Worship service per month.

WEDNESDAY 3/118:00AM (OC) FRY'S SHOPPING: Departs every

half-hour to 10:30AM and last return at Noon. 14 passenger bus used, call x12905 to reserve.

8:00AM (WC) PODIATRIST, DR. SARRAF: 480-812-3668

8:30AM (RC) UNIQUE LAB SERVICES: Bring lab orders and insurance cards. No appointment necessary. For in-home visits, call 480-765-2677.

9:30AM (AGR) LLL COURSE: BLACK HISTORY II10:00AM (AG1) SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL

PRESENTS CURRENT MEDICARE SCAMS: Join us for a presentation from Area Agency on Aging's Senior Medicare Patrol on Current Medicare Scams.

10:00AM (BE) SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: All caregivers, family and friends of those with dementia are encouraged to attend.

11:00AM (AGR) LLL COURSE: MOVIES1:00PM (BR) LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: Join

Chaplains Peggy and Andrew for a Lenten Bible Study as we study together The Passion—The 7 Last Words of Jesus on the Cross.

2:00PM (RC) ALTERATIONS WITH MARY JO: Visit the Rec. Center to have your garments mended by Mary Jo.

* COMMUNITY WEDNESDAYS *2:00PM (LC) COMMUNITY RESIDENTS

COUNCIL: Residents, you're encouraged to attend our Residents Council meeting to hear committee recaps from various areas of the campus. We meet each second Community Wednesday of the month. Join us!

4:00PM (RC) CHAIR STRETCH, BALANCE, BEGINNING MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE: Come and join us for an afternoon of fun, exercise and dance. All are welcome to join!!

THURSDAY 3/129:00AM (PC) THE STUDIO: We will revisit

"great" ideas or suggestions from the past and consider whether now might be a good time to implement any of them.

9:15AM (OC) PHOENIX WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING PLANT TOUR: Join us for a tour of the Phoenix recycling plant! Please reserve your seat on the bus by calling x12905.

10:00AM—4:00PM BACKSTREET BOUTIQUE: St Patrick’s Day decorations and gifts 50% off. All clothing 25% off. Spring gardening supplies, pottery, gloves, hats and LIVE PLANTS AVAILABLE. Call x18463 for donation or transportation. Cash or check.

10:30AM (AGR) LLL COURSE: MUSIC OF THE 60’S

1:00PM (AGR) LLL COURSE: ARCHITECTURE

1:00PM (WC) PREMIER HEARING: By appointment—602-279-0003.

1:00PM (BE) GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The Spiritual Life Department will facilitate a 5 week grief support group beginning today. Please contact Chaplain Peggy at x16109 if you would like to attend.


6:00PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS—SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE—R: After coming within one question of winning a fortune on a game show, an uneducated young "slumdog" is accused of cheating and arrested. While in custody, he accounts for knowing all the answers by reflecting on his hardscrabble life.

EVERY MONDAY R8:30AM (PL) WATER EXERCISE9:00AM (PVL) MIKE'S MORNING

MOTIONS 10:00AM (RC) WORKOUT &

WELLNESS10:15AM (PVL) BRAIN BOOSTERS12:30PM (OC) FRY'S SHOPPING,

CALL X129051:00PM (RC) STRENGTH &

BALANCE2:00PM (RC) BASKETBALL BOUNCE3:00PM (AG2) AA SUPPORT GRP3—5:00PM (PVL) POKER PLAYERS4—7:00PM (BK) MONDAY NIGHT

SPORTS6:30PM (RC) IRENE B'S BIBLE

STUDY

EVERY TUESDAY R9:00AM (RC) SIT AND BE FIT9:00AM (PVL) JACKIE'S MORNING

MOTIONS9:45AM (RC) STRENGTH & BALANCE10AM—3PM (MO) MVP MEDICAL

SERVICES11:00AM (RC) TAI CHI WITH CAROL-

ANN1:00PM (RC) CHAIR YOGA1:00PM (PV3) MIDDAY MOTIONS2:00PM (RC) DART PLAYER'S CLUB2:00PM (PVL) BINGO PLAYERS2:30PM (PV4) BACK TO SCHOOL

CROCHET & KNITTERS3:00PM (AC) BOOK CLUB3:00PM (AG1) MENTAL HEALTH PEER

SUPPORT GROUP6:00PM (5N) FARKLE—OPEN FOR ALL!

EVERY WEDNESDAY R8:00AM (OC) WEDNESDAY FRY'S—X129058:30AM (PL) WATER EXERCISE W/MARY8:30AM (RC) UNIQUE LAB SERVICES9:00AM (AG4) SEWING GROUP9:00AM (PVL) MIKE'S MORNING MOTIONS9:45AM (PVL) ROSARY AND COMMUNION10AM—3PM (MO) MVP MEDICAL SERVICES10:00AM (RC) WORKOUT & WELLNESS10:30AM (PVL) WEDNESDAY WORSHIP1:00PM (RC) MIKE'S STRENGTH & BALANCE1:00PM (AG5) BUZY BEES CRAFTING1:00PM (BR) LENTEN BIBLE STUDY5:45PM (LC) THE MUSICAL HOOTENANNY

EVERY THURSDAY R9:00AM (PVL) JOY'S GENTLE CHAIR YOGA9:00AM (RC) SIT AND BE FIT9:00AM (PC) DAVID'S "THE STUDIO"9:45AM (RC) STRENGTH & BALANCE10AM—3PM (MO) MVP MEDICAL SERVICES10:00AM—4:00PM (TS) BACKSTREET SHOP!10:00AM (OC) SPECTRUM MALL/WALGREENS11:00AM (PVL) SING-ALONG11:45AM (RC) TAI CHI WITH CAROL-ANN12:00PM (AG3) OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS1:00PM (RC) CHAIR YOGA1:00PM (PV3) MIDDAY MOTIONS1:30PM (PC) NINTENDO WII BOWLING2:00PM (CS) OPEN CERAMICS STUDIO6:00PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS

BITS, PIECES & BLURBSAARP FREE TAX PREPARATIONAARP Free Tax Preparation is taking place in the Boardrooms March 9th. If you have scheduled an appointment, please plan on arriving about 15 minutes early. Documents to bring include last year’s tax documents, any income statements from Social Security, 1099-R, Interest Income, Dividends and Distributions, Proceeds from Broker, and other statements, such as a brokerage statement. Residents with a Continuing Care Contract should also bring their Medical Care Allocation Information Statement received from Beatitudes Campus. Happy Taxing! For any questions, please call Gabi Holberg at x18490.

POETRY OPEN MIC NIGHT Early announcement: There will be an open mic

poetry reading on a date to be set in April. Watch for details.

WORLD WEDNESDAY: TOP 'O THE MORNIN' TO YE!Most people have heard of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day. That is a Catholic Irish tradition. The Orange Irish, the Protestants, make up the Protestant group. This began in 1690 when William of Orange (William III) the King of Scotland defeated King James II, a Roman Catholic. Thus ensuring Protestant domination (and a source of tension) ever since. We are going to maintain civility though, as we gather for World Wednesday at Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub on the 18th of March for some fantastic traditional Irish fare such as Guinness Steak and Mushroom Pie, Potato Boxty, Bangers and Mash, and Corned Beef and Cabbage. There are traditional burgers, wings and chicken for the less adventurous. The bus will leave at 11:00AM, and we will be sure to get you back in time for Sundaes with Dave at 2:00PM.

Join us as we participate in the Phoenix Pride Parade!

Sunday, April 5th Bus will depart campus at 8:30 AM

Parade begins at 10 AM RSVP to Ellen Flug at x 18483




EVENT NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, all events listed are open to ALL residents of Beatitudes Campus. R—This icon means the

event is recurring every week unless otherwise noted.

LOCATIONS LEGEND: (AC) Administration Conf.; (AD) Welcome Center/Nelson Administration; (AG#) Agelink Room #; (AGP) Agelink Parking Lot; (AGR) Agelink Great Room; (BG) Buckwald’s AZ Grille; (BK) Bank; (BR/BE/BW) Board-rooms/East/West; (CG) Community Garden; (CL) Computer Lab; (CM) Central Park Mall; (CPN/S/W#) Central Park North/South/West #th Floor; (CS) Pottery/Ceramic Studio; (DR) Dog Run/Park; (EF) Elaine’s Fine Dining; (EP) Elaine’s Patio; (FC) Fitness Center; (FD) Foundation Office; (GS) Gift Shop; (HC#) Health Care Center #th Floor; (HCP) Health Care Center Parking Lot; (LB) Campus Library; (LC) Life Center; (LOT) Park-ing Area by Large Fountain; (MO) Medical Office @ Plaza South; (OC) Off-Campus; (PB) Plaza Bistro; (PC) Plaza Club; (PG) Putting Green; (#N/S) Plaza North/South #th Floor Lounge; (PL) Pool; (PV) Plaza View Lobby; (PVL) Plaza View Lounge; (RC) Recreation Center; (RG) Rose Garden; (SG) Sensory Garden; (TPN) Town Plaza North Entrance; (TS) Thrift Shop/Backstreet Boutique; (VSL) VP of Spiritual Life Of-fice; (WC) Wellness Center; (WD) Wood ShopLLL = Signifies LifeLong Learners courses. You must be a registered student to attend. Late registration may still be available for some courses—contact Barbara Bauer at x15567.

THURSDAY 3/129:00AM (PC) THE STUDIO: We will revisit

"great" ideas or suggestions from the past and consider whether now might be a good time to implement any of them.

9:15AM (OC) PHOENIX WASTE MANAGEMENT RECYCLING PLANT TOUR: Join us for a tour of the Phoenix recycling plant! Please reserve your seat on the bus by calling x12905.

10:00AM—4:00PM BACKSTREET BOUTIQUE: St Patrick’s Day decorations and gifts 50% off. All clothing 25% off. Spring gardening supplies, pottery, gloves, hats and LIVE PLANTS AVAILABLE. Call x18463 for donation or transportation. Cash or check.

10:30AM (AGR) LLL COURSE: MUSIC OF THE 60’S

1:00PM (AGR) LLL COURSE: ARCHITECTURE

1:00PM (WC) PREMIER HEARING: By appointment—602-279-0003.

1:00PM (BE) GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: The Spiritual Life Department will facilitate a 5 week grief support group beginning today. Please contact Chaplain Peggy at x16109 if you would like to attend.


6:00PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS—SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE—R: After coming within one question of winning a fortune on a game show, an uneducated young "slumdog" is accused of cheating and arrested. While in custody, he accounts for knowing all the answers by reflecting on his hardscrabble life.

FRIDAY 3/139:00AM—12:00PM (LC)

DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS FAIR: Visit booths and learn about wellness resources available both on and off campus.

9:00AM (AG1) LLL COURSE: PUSHY WOMEN

10:00AM (PC) PLAZA POETS: All who are interested in poetry are invited to join in the conversation.

1:00PM—3:00PM (AG5) CERAMIC STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: Invitation for crafts and conversation! You can bring a project that you want to work on or select ceramic pieces for purchase to decorate and paint. But this place is more than a creative workspace. It’s an opportunity for conversation. Come alone or with someone and visit with a neighbor while working on something you love to do. Let’s all get the HIVE A BUZZING!!

1:00PM (BE) LOW VISION SUPPORT: Join us as we explore all the available resources for those with low vision. Everyone is welcome to attend.

12:30PM (AG1) LLL COURSE: PRESIDENTIAL FISCAL POLICY

4:00PM (PB) HAPPY HOUR: Emmerson and Harron.

SATURDAY 3/148:00AM (BG) THE

NORTHWEST DEMOCRATIC BREAKFAST CLUB: Come meet the five Democratic candidates for Maricopa County Attorney--Julie Gunnigle, Will Knight, Robert McWhirter, Ryan Tait, and Tamika Wooten. Breakfast $11 cash/check; 2020 Dues $10 cash/check.

10:00AM (PC) LLL COURSE: ANDROID, BEGINNING—CHOICE 1

1:30PM (AC) ELDERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: Join us for a discussion about sustainability around the globe and how we can make an impact right here on campus. All residents welcome to get involved.

3:30PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS—DOG DAYS—PG: In this ensemble comedy, dogs are not only man's best friend, they're his best matchmaker as a disparate group of Los Angelenos -- including a mom, an athlete turned TV host and a barista—connects through their canine companions

SUNDAY 3/152:00PM (PC) MOVIE

WATCHERS—BELLE—PG: This period drama based on fact traces the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, a biracial girl born in 1761 to a British admiral father and an African mother. Raised by her great-uncle, Dido finds her place in society despite her mixed ethnicity.

3:00PM (LC) WORSHIP: Join the Campus Community along with our Chaplains as they lead us in worship and praise. All are welcome!

5:00PM (EF) SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE: Featuring various special guest musicians along with resident musicians. Tipping the artists is encouraged. Space is limited—come early! Please note, we are now back in Elaine's.

EVERY THURSDAY R9:00AM (PVL) JOY'S GENTLE CHAIR YOGA9:00AM (RC) SIT AND BE FIT9:00AM (PC) DAVID'S "THE STUDIO"9:45AM (RC) STRENGTH & BALANCE10AM—3PM (MO) MVP MEDICAL SERVICES10:00AM—4:00PM (TS) BACKSTREET SHOP!10:00AM (OC) SPECTRUM MALL/WALGREENS11:00AM (PVL) SING-ALONG11:45AM (RC) TAI CHI WITH CAROL-ANN12:00PM (AG3) OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS1:00PM (RC) CHAIR YOGA1:00PM (PV3) MIDDAY MOTIONS1:30PM (PC) NINTENDO WII BOWLING2:00PM (CS) OPEN CERAMICS STUDIO6:00PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS

EVERY FRIDAY R8:30AM (PL) WATER EXERCISE W/

MARY9:00AM (RC) MEMORY MAKER YOGA9:00AM (PVL) MIKE'S MORNING

MOTIONS9:30AM (OC) FRIDAY FRY'S TRIP10:30AM (AG1) SCIENCE AND

SPIRITUALITY1:00PM (RC) MIKE'S STRENGTH &

BALANCE2:00PM (PVL) BINGO PLAYERS2:00PM (CPW3) PINOCHLE PLAYERS4:00PM (PB) HAPPY HOUR (SEE

BELOW)6:00PM (5N) FARKLE—OPEN FOR

ALL!

EVERY SATURDAY R9:00AM (RC) SIT AND BE FIT9:45AM (RC) ALICIA'S

STRENGTH & BALANCE10:00AM (PVL) EXPERIENCED

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES2:00PM (RC) DART CLUB2:00PM (PVL) TELEVEDA -

EMPOWERED LIVING3:30PM (RC) MOVIE WATCHERS

EVERY SUNDAY R9:00AM (OC)

DEPARTURE TO OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

9:45AM (OC) WORSHIP AT CHURCH OF THE BEATITUDES

10:00AM (LC) CATHOLIC MASS

1:00PM (AG2) EXPERIENCED MAHJONG PLAYERS

2:00PM (PC) MOVIE WATCHERS

5:00PM (EF) SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE

ROADRUNNER AUDIO AGENDA READINGNEW! You can now listen

to the daily agenda through an audio

recorded messaging system. You may

simply call x19756 or 602.246.9756

BITS, PIECES & BLURBS CARECORPS VOLUNTEER CORNER• CARECORPS FRIENDLY REMINDER—Please turn in your

volunteer hours for Februray! It is never too late even if the month has passed! Volunteer hours can be turned in at the Welcome Center or Recreation Center. The CAREcorps basket is located on the west side door of the Recreation Center on the wall. You will also find blank volunteer tracking sheets in the basket. Additionally, don’t forget that all off-campus volunteering or Beatitudes Campus Auxiliary hours can be added to your CAREcorps tracking sheets. For questions, contact Didi Cruz at 18526.

• CARECORPS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Daily Roadrunner Audio Hotline Volunteers needed! The Low Vision Group is looking for volunteers to read the daily Roadrunner schedule into the audio hotline phone number. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Didi at x18526.

SCAM AWARENESS TIP!BROUGHT TO ATTENTION BY ONE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS:

He received an email, claiming to be endorsed by President Trump, promising to “crank out” over $20,000 to each household in America. Wouldn’t that be nice?! Delete emails such as this one; throw away mail that makes these kinds of promises. It’s a SCAM!! The Government will NOT give that much money to everyone and they will NOT use catch words like “crank out”.

Gabi Holberg x18490

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AUDIO AGENDA LISTINGListen to the daily

Roadrunner agenda through an audio

recorded messaging system. You may

simply call x19756 or 602.246.9756.

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June 18, 1929— March 4, 2020

Health Care Center

of God that hovers over the waters in the Genesis account of creation, and it is the energizing pneuma of God that blows over the followers of Jesus at Pentecost in the Acts of the Apostles.

Pondering the connections between breathing and the divine certainly helps us, in turn, to remember that breathing, that most natural and essential of impulses, is also an engagement with something beyond ourselves. And we all partake in that connection. All day, every day.

However you see it, when we become conscious of each breath we take, we certainly become more aware of our lives.

Breathing thoughtfully reminds us of who we are within the inter-woven wholeness of this life we

share. And that can remind us to keep striving for the kind of atmosphere that we want to breathe. Not only in terms of the literal air quality around us, but perhaps we are called to be just as mindful of the emotional and spiritual atmosphere that we are breathing in as well. Are we consciously seeking and working for clean fresh spiritual air? The founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, puts it rather well: “We are creatures who inhabit an ocean of air,” he says. “We do not live beneath the sky; we live within it.” So let’s be mindful of our breathing, and, while doing so, be mindful also of what actions we can each take to improve the air quality around us. And while we do so, let’s remember the ruach and pneuma which gives us life each day.

Fresh, liFe-Filled air—Continued

included Dr. Burdick from Harmony Veterinary, which is right across the street, as well as information from our friends at Gentle Journey, a mobile vet who can do pet euthanasia in the home.

Aspects of wellness that bring peace of mind through financial security and preparedness will include Taylor and Lihn Elder Law, as well as Bivens Elder Law, two firms whom we recommend with confidence. For daily money

managing services we will be featuring members of the American Association of Daily Money Managers. On Campus representatives include our own Foundation Office and Auxiliary.

Spiritual, social and occupational areas of our lives will also be well-represented that morning. In addition to our own Spiritual Life department, Life Enrichment will be there to share their programming, as will CAREcorps, Beatitudes at

Home, Lifelong Learners, and Comfort Matters.

Too often our busy schedules do not provide the opportunity to discover the many supports available to us in our search for wellness. To have so many providers under one roof, even on Friday the 13th, is a wonderful opportunity to join together and share our good fortune.

diMensions oF Wellness Fair—Continued

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DIAL-A-PRAYER, X15187

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5 THINGS TO KNOWWHAT IS COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus, which has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?

In most cases, COVID-19 causes mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever.

It can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties. In some cases, infection can lead to death.

HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?COVID-19 appears to spread

most easily through close contact with an infected person. When someone who has COVID-19 coughs or sneezes, small droplets are released and, if you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.

WHO IS MOST AT RISK?We still need to learn more

about how COVID-19 affects people. Older people, and people

with other medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, appear to be more at risk of developing severe disease.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR COVID-19?

There is no currently available treatment or vaccine for COVID-19. However, many of the symptoms can be treated.

5 THINGS TO DOWASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY.

Wash your hands with soap and water or, if your hands are not visibly dirty, use an alcohol-based hand rub. This will remove the virus if it is on your hands.

COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WITH A FLEXED ELBOW OR TISSUE WHEN COUGHING AND SNEEZING.

Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. This way you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes.

IF POSSIBLE, KEEP A DISTANCE OF 1-METRE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND SOMEONE WHO IS COUGHING, SNEEZING OR HAS A FEVER.

COVID-19 appears to spread most easily through close contact with an infected person.

AVOID TOUCHING YOUR EYES, NOSE AND MOUTH

Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your unclean hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.

IF YOU HAVE FEVER, COUGH AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING, SEEK MEDICAL CARE. PHONE AHEAD AND INFORM THE HEALTH CENTER WHEN YOU WILL VISIT.

Always follow the guidance of your health care professional or national health advisories.

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