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August 2017A Note From Your CoordinatorHappy August!

Can you believe it’s August already? Wherehas the summer gone?

We have had a good summer here so far!Let’s finish it out the same way! I hope you areall staying cool and keeping active as you can.We have a lot you can do this coming month!

July was a fun and busy month! We enjoyedan organ concert at Pillar Church in Hollandfollowed by lunch at the Beechwood Inn.Other fun trips were Boulder Ridge, Mini Golf,and Music in the Park! We had a deliciousHawaiian meal for our Lunch Luau, and weenjoyed a performance from the CalderCity Band!

This month we will continue the fun with alot of great trips and music! We plan to takethe bus to Dutch Village, John Ball Zoo,Balinski’s, and Pillar Church for another organconcert! Our Second Annual Car Show is thismonth and that is something you won’t wantto miss! We also have music from Al Mahanfor our August birthday party and the GreaterJoy Worship Trio later on in the month!

I hope you all have a wonderful August!Make sure to check out what the month has tooffer and get outside to enjoy the weatherwhile you can! Thanks for being such greatpeople to spend each day with!

God Bless,Natalie

StaffDarren Tigelaar AdministratorNatalie McComb Life Enrichment CoordinatorChristie Lubbers Admissions AssistantRick Deemter Maintenance SupervisorSteven Faulk ChaplainLouAnn Kloostra Housekeeping SupervisorKenn Bacehowski Culinary SupervisorJennifer McClellan Cottages

Important Phone NumbersJenison Main Office (616) 457-9815Lodge Office (616) 284-4498Lodge Kitchen (616) 284-4495Maplewood Manor (616) 457-3576(Maint. Emergency)Jennifer McClellan (616) 450-7408

“Summer means happy times and good sunshine.”

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Seasonal Section

AugustNamesakesThe eighth month

was named forEmperor Augustus,who founded theRoman Empire in 27B.C., but he wasn’tthe only famousAugustan.

• Auguste Rodinwas a19th-centuryFrench sculptorknown for lifelikeworks such as“The Thinker”and “The Kiss.”

• In 1858, Germanastronomer andmathematicianAugust Möbiusdiscovered aone-sided,three-dimensionalpuzzle thatwould becomeknown as theMöbius strip.

• Author,playwright andpatron of thearts LadyAugustaGregory was aninfluentialmember of thelate-1800s Irishliterarymovement.

Items of InterestGuardian Medical MonitoringGuardian’s personal emergency

response system is a medical alarm thatcan preserve the independence ofseniors while offering immediateresponse in the first critical moments ofan emergency with a hands-free,two-way connection.

Call Guardian Medical Monitoringat 1-888-349-2400.

Need a ride?Chuck Morris from Cottage 957 is

willing to pick you up in his golf cart andtransport you. You can reach him at(616) 667-1149.

ParkingCottage and Villa Residents: When

coming to the Lodge, please rememberto park in the parking lot and not underthe overhang. Thank you!

StampsSave your stamps and put them in

the box at the table by the front office!Stamps are collected to raise money forWycliffe Bible Translators.

Emergency Medical InformationEach apartment has a plastic sleeve

in one of their cupboards. This shouldcontain a Resident ID Sheet, MedicationList, and a DNR order. Please makesure all of this information is there andup to date.

ConnectionEvery month on the 15th we have a

gathering for all Cottage, Lodge, andVilla residents to come, meet, andmingle with each other.

HappyBirthday

Lodge BirthdaysCarl B. August 1Goldy B. August 10

Cottage BirthdaysTom M. August 5Tom P. August 5Jack V. August 16Nancy P. August 19Ron R. August 29Doug M. August 30Dolly G. August 31

Save the

DateAugust 1 Pump HouseAugust 2 Dutch VillageAugust 3 Craft CornerAugust 9 PicnicAugust 9 Car ShowAugust 11 Movie “The Shack”August 14 Birthday PartyAugust 15 ConnectionAugust 16 John Ball ZooAugust 22 Worship TrioAugust 23 Donut ConspiracyAugust 25 Pizza PartyAugust 29 Balinski’sAugust 30 Pillar Church

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GladiolusStrength and beauty

F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | AUGUST

Chaplain’s CornerUNLEASHING HOPE

Replace Burnout with BalanceIs this statement true of you?

“When I relax, I feel guilty.” In asociety that tells us to “go, go, go,”we often live dangerously close toburnout. Yet, you and I were neverdesigned to live like that. Instead,God created us to need rest. TheBible reminds us to: “Be still, andknow that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

We are designed for the need toregularly set aside margin in ourlives so as not to burn out.Unfortunately, the conditions ofmodern day living seem to fight usand devour margin. See if you canfind yourself in any of the examplesbelow.

“Marginless” is being thirtyminutes late to the doctor’s officebecause you were twenty minuteslate getting out of the hairdresserbecause you were ten minutes latedropping the children off at schoolbecause the car ran out of gas two

blocks from a gas station and youforgot your purse. That’s“marginless.”

Margin, on the other hand, ishaving breath at the top of thestaircase, money at the end of themonth and sanity left over at the endof adolescence. Margin is having thetime to read it twice. Margin isenergy. Margin is black ink. Marginis calm.

Marginless is not having time tofinish the book you’re reading onstress. Marginless is fatigue.Marginless is red ink. Marginlessis hurry.

MARGINLESS IS THE DISEASEOF OUR DECADE AND MARGIN ISTHE CURE.

“You chart the path ahead of meand tell me where to stop and rest.”Psalm 139:3 NLT

Edited by Steven Faulk andadapted from Ray Johnson, HQ: TheHope Quotient, Measure it. Raise it.You’ll Never Be The Same, 2014.

Talent Show

We filled the diningroom for our first everAllen Springs TalentShow! What a greataudience and such

amazing talent!

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August 2017Jension - Independent Living

Bus OutingEntertainmentLodge Dining RoomLodge Activity Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Pump House Frozen

Yogurt3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

29:30 Meijer

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage2:00 Dutch Village3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

310:00 Craft Corner12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games7:00 Cribbage

410:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Games

512:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

612:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

79:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Coffee Hour3:00 Popcorn!!3:00 Cards6:30 Pinochle

810:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Meijer3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

911:30 Picnic in the Park12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage3:00 Coffee Hour5:00 Car Show!7:00 Games

1012:00 Noon Meal12:30 Blood Pressures

1:00 Knitting Club1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games7:00 Cribbage

1110:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour4:00 Movie “The Shack”6:30 Games

1212:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

1312:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

149:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Coffee Hour3:00 Cards3:30 Al Mahan- August Birthdays6:30 Pinochle

Connection TBA 1510:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Euchre2:00 Dollar Tree3:00 Coffee Hour3:00 Tenundra: Benefits of the Latest

Technology- Amazon Echo6:00 Games

169:30 Meijer

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage2:00 John Ball Zoo3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Hymn Sing with Connie7:00 Games

1712:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games7:00 Cribbage

1810:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour3:00 Book Club6:30 Games

1912:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

2012:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

219:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Cards3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Pinochle

2210:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Meijer3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games6:30 Greater Joy Worship Trio

239:30 The Donut Conspiracy

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage2:00 Mystery Ride Out3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

249:30 Lodge Breakfast

10:00 Blood Pressures1:00 Wii Bowling1:00 Knitting Club3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games7:00 Cribbage

2510:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour5:00 Pizza Party!6:30 Games

2612:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

2712:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

289:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Cards3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Pinochle

2910:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Meijer3:00 Coffee Hour4:30 Dinner at Balinksi’s6:00 Games

3011:00 Pillar Church Organ

Concert & Lunch12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Hymn Sing with Connie7:00 Games

3112:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games7:00 Cribbage

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Picture Pages

National SunglassesDay!

An afternoon at Cedar Lake!

Saugatuck Riverboat

Pontoon ride around Cedar Lake!

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Aug. 3 Is NationalWatermelon Day

By Emily BeardAs many of you know, keeping your

body properly hydrated is importantfor your everyday health. An easy wayto do this is by drinking water;however, eating foods that have highwater content can also help!Interestingly, watermelon is 92percent water!

High water content is one of thereasons that fruits and vegetableshelp you feel full and is also why youare able to eat large amounts withouta lot of calories. As far as fruits go,watermelon is one of the lowest incalories—only 46 calories per cup!

There are five common types ofwatermelon: seeded, seedless, mini(thumb size), yellow and orange.

Health Benefits of Watermelon:• Protects against kidney damage• Reduces wrinkles and age spots• Lowers body temperature and

prevents heat stroke• Lowers blood pressure• Prevents cancer• Improves heart function• Protects eyes and prevents

macular degenerationLycopene is the powerful

carotenoid antioxidant that giveswatermelon its pinkish/reddish coloras well as all of its health benefits.High blood levels of lycopene havebeen proven to prevent againsta stroke!

Keep in mind: Health professionalssay that you must “Eat melon alone orleave it alone because it will makeyour stomach groan.” The trick is tohave no food 30 minutes before orafter eating melon.

Watermelon CoastersCome this month, August 3rd at

10 AM in the Lodge Activity Room!

Craft Corner

What a fun andbright craft for themonth of July!

August 2017

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1790: With 10 small vessels to

patrol the Atlantic coastline, the

service that would later become the

U.S. Coast Guard is created by an act

of Congress.

1884: The cornerstone for the

Statue of Liberty’s pedestal is laid in

New York Harbor.

1905: Ty Cobb makes his MLB debut

with the Detroit Tigers. The Hall of

Famer hit a double in his first at-bat.

1916: The National Park Service

is established.

1922: A New York radio station

broadcasts the first paid radio

commercial. It was an ad for a new

apartment complex.

1934: The comic strip “Li’l Abner” by

Al Capp begins its 43-year run.

1945: Celebrations break out across

the U.S. when President Harry S.

Truman announces Japan’s surrender

to the Allies, ending World War II.

1958: The USS Nautilus submarine

completes the first undersea crossing

of the North Pole.

1961: In Toronto, the Hockey Hall of

Fame opens.

1977: The Department of Energy

is created.

1983: Space shuttle Challenger

astronaut Guion S. Bluford Jr.

becomes the first African-American

to travel into space.

1993: Ruth Bader Ginsburg is

sworn in as an associate justice of

the Supreme Court. She was the

second woman in history appointed

to the position.

2015: Mount McKinley, North

America’s highest peak, is officially

renamed Denali, its traditional

Alaskan name.

2016: At the Summer Olympics in

Rio de Janeiro, American athletes

earn a record-breaking 121 medals.

AUGUST