UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri. Mar. 2nd & Apr. 13th

Battenkill Clown Dancers

Sun. Mar. 4th 6:30 pm

Academy Awards Party

Sat. Mar. 11th /April 8th @ 10:30am

Gospel Bluegrass w/ Halleluia Boys

Sat, Mar. 17th 3:15pm

Get Irish w/ Peter McKee

Sun. Mar. 18th 3pm

Irish Youth Dancers

Mon. Mar. 19th 10:15/11 am

Visits with Potbelly Pig, Albert Einswein

Sun. March 25th & Sun. Apr. 22nd @ 3:15

Country w/ the Bains

Mon. Mar. 26th 1:30

101st Birthday/Ice Cream Social for Millie B.

Friday March 30th 3pm

Hot Cross Bun Social & visits w/ Easter Bunny

Thurs. Apr. 5th 3pm

Guitar w/ Mike LaPoint

Thurs. Apr. 19th Noon

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Being the Nursing Home Administrator, I am afforded a few

luxuries that bring me great pleasure. Besides the love that I

receive every day from the residents, I do slightly enjoy

having fun with (torturing) my staff. So, from February 12th

Brooke Daley

March 2018 4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809

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through February 23rd, we participated in Staff Olympics. This was open to all

employees and was totally voluntary. The only requirements were that they had to

have six team members and at least one of them needed to be male. In all, we had

six teams: Team Laprairie, Olympic Gold Medal, Team QAPI, Wolfe Pack, Team

Black and the Cellar Dwellers.

During these two weeks, we constructed team flags, decorated wheelchairs &

walkers Mardi Gras style and played Presidential trivia. Some of the more enjoyable

challenges were the “Coworker Newlywed Game”, outdoor dodgeball competition,

wheelchair slalom races and a snowman building contest.

For my viewing pleasure, the teams enjoyed a lively elephant march competition, in

which they were required to knock over cones with a tennis ball that was in the leg of

pantyhose, which they wore on their head (see below). Another fantastic challenge

to observe was the Chinese New Year race, in which each participant dressed like a

dog and had to carry an egg on a spoon with their mouths as they raced around the

activity room (also below).

Our Olympic challenge concluded with a talent contest

that was “Raining Men”, twirling flags and reuniting us

with the Backstreet Boys. Congratulations to Team

Laprairie for bringing home the gold!!

Congratulations to our February Employee of the month, Joanne Durrum!

Per Beth Gillis, her supervisor, "Joanne is a very hard working person and

has been here 11 years in the Laundry/ Housekeeping Department. She

attends to the residents' clothing as well as general linen. She goes above

and beyond her job, and is well liked by both co-workers and residents.”

GREAT WORK, JOANNE!

& Kaitlyn Potter, LPN, our March Employee of the Month, most often found

working on Midtown. Kaitlyn got her start here in October 2016 as an LPN

straight out of nursing school. She jumped right in and learned ‘the ropes’

quickly. In the meantime she has enrolled in RN school and is currently

working here per diem. Per Erin Gillis, Nursing Staff Coordinator, Kaitlyn is

very patient with and devoted to our residents as well as hard-working and

an excellent team player.

CELEBRATING OUR EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

Cabin Fever Bustin’: Valentine’s Birdfeeder Craft,

Monopoly & Independent Painting Projects!

2 March 2018

EAGLE SCOUT

BANQUET

At Greenwich Elks

Club

Sunday, Feb. 11th

In Fall 2016, 17 year old

Gage Boddery built

beautiful planter boxes for

our Country Meadow patio

as part of his Eagle Scout

Project. They turned out

great and we began using

them in May 2017.

Susan Dent, Activities

Director, coordinated the

project and attended his

awards ceremony. NY State

Assemblywoman, Carrie

Woerner also attended the

event (center photo,

standing to right). We are

very honored to have been

part of Gage’s project. A big

thanks to Gage, his family &

Boy Scout Troop 27 of

Greenwich, NY.

March 2018 3

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Luncheon!

Six couples joined us for a scrumptious luncheon & French accordion music!

MARDI GRAS FESTIVITIES: Fat Tuesday Feb. 13th

4 March 2018

Amelia ‘Millie’ Bolio was born in 1917 to a large farming family in Indian Lake, but later moved to

Easton, Washington County, NY. She is youngest and last remaining of 14 siblings! As a teen, she

double-dated with her sister and her beau, then eventually married William ‘Bill’ Bolio on November

16, 1935. They were married 65 years before he passed. Together they raised four children, mainly in

South Glens Falls.

Millie was a professional homemaker and quite crafty. She was well-known in the greater community

for her fine quilting and crocheted afghans. She gave these away as gifts at weddings, baby showers

showwersshowers, or to students leaving for college.

Anna hails from Silver Lake, Missouri where she grew up on a farm as one of seven

siblings. As a teenager, she moved to California with a girlfriend and while at a community

dance, she met a handsome fellow, Rupert McFadden, a Fort Edward native. Rupert fell

head-over-heels in love with Anna, but with the onset of WWII, he was soon shipped off to

the South Pacific with the U.S. Marines. During WWII Anna worked in an ammunition

factory putting together bullets, a very dangerous job. She was a real ‘Rosie Riveter’!

After many love letters and Rupert’s return to the States, Anna and Rupert got married

and to students going away to college. Additionally, Millie was very involved with Durkeetown Baptist Church as a Sunday

school teacher, Bible Study leader, and refreshment provider. Her nickname was ‘Aunt Cookie’ and her best friend’s nick-

in St. Louis MO on Sept. 13th, 1946 and remained married for 51 years. He found work in the Pacific Northwest with the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers and so they re-located there for about 10 years, before returning to Missouri, then to Washington

County, NY. Together they raised two daughters, Linda and Bonnie. Anna was known as an excellent seamstress and worked

for a number of years at the shirt factory in Glens Falls. She made beautiful and practical clothing for her family and friends.

Meet ‘Magnificent Millie’, 101 years young: Mar. 26th

March 2018 5

& ‘Admirable Anna’ 100 years

young: April 22nd

Anna was always a cheerful, happy matriarch who ran her family. She and Rupert loved

to go fishing and to this day, she loves a good fish dinner. Anna has always been an avid

reader and some of her favorite activities include cooking,

taking scenic rides, and sewing.

She also greatly enjoys listening to Lawrence Welk and polkas!

In later years, Anna enjoyed volunteering, especially with the

elderly. (Note: Her party time is in the planning process!)

name was ‘ Aunt Juicy’! Millie is quite the

storyteller and loves visits of all kinds (especially

animals!) We will celebrate Millie’s 101st birthday

with an Ice Cream Social on Monday March 26th at

1:30pm in the Activities Room. Argyle Middle

School Chorus will join us and sing songs from all

eras of her life.

6 March 2018

Sometimes a story comes along that makes you want to stand up and cheer. I hear them

all the time because they take place in Centers homes everywhere. But this one caught

my attention because of some unusual circumstances. The thanks of the entire Centers

Health Care family goes out to our team at Steuben Center where it all took place.

Christina McLendon, a Navy veteran from Texas was visiting New York to attend a late September

women’s retreat. What happened to her while she was here changed her life, and a lot of lives at Steuben

Center. Christina was struck by an automobile while walking through a local parking lot and severely

injured. Her shattered leg required two separate and very complicated surgeries at Corning-Guthrie

Hospital, and extensive rehabilitation. With her 12 year old son and her husband at home in Texas,

Christina was completely alone. Then she chose Steuben Center for her rehabilitation and everything

changed.

Christina looked at her situation as an opportunity to meet new people and joined us with such an upbeat

attitude and positive outlook that she quickly became one of our most popular residents. She worked

tirelessly on her rehab and became a cheerleader for her fellow residents, giving them a needed boost

when their therapy got tough. “If I can do it, you can too” and other encouraging words backed by her bright

smile, were credited by dozens of other residents as being the tonic they needed at just the right time to

help them through their own rehab. As the holidays drew closer, when most people in her situation would

struggle with depression, Christina became even more upbeat. A welcome visit from her husband and son

at Thanksgiving helped of course, but Christina saw the holidays as just another way to bring joy into other

people’s lives. She assisted the team at Steuben by wrapping eighty presents they had purchased for their

residents, and personally delivered them to everyone on Christmas morning. As she neared the end of her

rehabilitation, she told us about all that she had gotten from her experience. “I’m looking at all that I can

take away from this” she said. “I got to meet so many

wonderful people and learn their stories. They are amazing

and I found them so inspiring. And I’ve been blown away by

the kindness and generosity of people. It’s made me

revaluate how I want to go forward in life.”

On January 30th, the Steuben Center family threw a surprise

farewell party for Christina. She will be missed by everyone,

but her story will continue to inspire other residents for a long

time to come.

Kenny Rozenberg, CEO

A note from Kenny

March 2018 7

Staying ahead of the curve

There are always exciting things happening in the therapy suite at every Centers facility. After all, recovery is

exciting. But this month, four of our facilities are participating in a virtual reality pilot program that may

ultimately change the therapy protocols throughout the Centers Health Care family.

Virtual reality therapy has made its way into many rehab facilities, as a way to provide low-impact workouts in

a “real world” setting. However, the set-up is often large, unwieldy, and requires extensive specialized

equipment. Now, Centers is partnering with Jintronix, a Canadian firm, to bring their breakthrough rehab

technology to our residents. Jintronix uses a sophisticated yet very compact computer and advanced motion

sensors to create a wide range of precise activities. Residents sit or stand in front of a television and the

therapist creates an exercise that appears on the screen. The resident sees his or her movements on the

screen and every motion is tracked and recorded so as the resident progresses through their rehabilitation,

their advances are documented and the sophistication of the exercises is increased. And one of the best

parts? The Jintronix system uses computer gaming technology to make the therapy fun! Residents might find

themselves skiing, playing soccer, or shooting a basketball. The games make therapy more enjoyable,

encourage longer sessions, and provide immediate positive reinforcement. Just one more way that Centers

Health Care is staying ahead of the curve.

4573 State Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809

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8 March 2018

Upcoming March Outings:

Thurs. 3/8 4:15pm Shopping Outing

Tues. 3/13 Movies & Dinner (time TBD)

Sat. 3/24 1:15pm Scenic Ride w/ Ice

Cream Stop

Thurs. 3/29 11:00am Lunch @ Sweet Basil,

Queensbury

Mark C. Mar 1st

Merridith O. Mar 5th Bonnie T. Mar 6th Ruth B. Mar 7th Mary ‘Betty’ G. Mar 12th Madeline D. Mar 13th Hannah Mc Mar 15th Sally B. Mar 18th Thomas G. Mar 19th Amelia B. Mar 26th Barbara ‘Jane’ E. Mar 27th Patricia R. Mar 29th

Happy March Birthdays!

RESIDENT COUNCIL

MEETS MONTHLY AT 3:15 PM:

All residents encouraged to attend

Thurs. March 15th & Tues., April 17th

Cheryl W. Apr 3rd David C. Apr 9th Ernest M. Apr 12th Joan L. Apr 13th Doris D. Apr 16th Anna Mc Apr 22nd Duane Q Apr 27th Thomas ‘Tom’ S. Apr 29th Manley H. Apr 30th

Daylight Savings

Goes into Effect

Sunday March 11th

Remember to set your

watches & clocks

1 hour ahead

ATTENTION RESIDENT

FAMILY/FRIENDS:

Any outside purchases that are electric

need to be inspected for safety purposes

by our Maintenance Dept. Please bring

to front desk with resident’s name, date

and request for Maintenance to inspect!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Thank you

to all our

Bingo Store

donors:

Shelley Durkee

& Naomi

Johnson

& other

anonymous

donors.

Our residents

are most

grateful!