April 2012

Emeritus at Joliet

3320 Executive DrJoliet, IL 60431

Telephone: (815) 729-4773

Your Friendly Staff!

Melody Platson, RN, MASenior Executive Director

Jackie ZableckisBusiness Office Director

Mary Ann Piercy, RN, BSNResident Care Director

Janet MartinCommunity Relations Dir.

Julie RehakLife Enrichment Director

Maureen KochDining Services Director

Vernon FergusonMaintenance Director

Leslie ZanelliHousekeeping Director

Tammy BlackwellConcierge

Sandy SievertTransportation Coordinator

LuBeautician

Word for April: ShowersThis month’s weather

forecasts tend to include a lot of“showers.” Defined bywww.M-W.com as “a fall of rainof short duration,” thesespringtime storms leave many ofus singing, “Rain, rain, goaway.” However, becauseMother Nature bombards uswith downpours in April, she’llbe “showering” us with Mayflowers in no time.

Every Day Is Earth DayTogether, we can work toward

a cleaner, healthier environmentfor all.

Laugh It UpIn April, we celebrate

National Humor Month. A goodlaugh can help reduce stress,lower blood pressure, elevatemood, boost the immunesystem, and make you feel good.Studies also show that a goodsense of humor may helpprevent heart disease and heartattacks. Some ways to expandyour sense of humor include:look for absurd or silly activitiesthat go on around you each day,increase your exposure tocomedies and sitcoms, take afew minutes each day to readjoke or humor books, andremind yourself to have funevery day.

April Entertainment!April 2- 2:00-Chris CollettiApril 27-2:30 Happy Hour

w/Gilbert—Please Join Us!

OPEN HOUSEApril 5 4–6:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served!Everyone is welcome!

Reminder to OurResidents & Visitors ...We ask that our residents

remember to sign out whenleaving on an outing and sign inupon return. Visitors are alsoasked to use the Visitor Loglocated in the Lobby. Thank youfor your cooperation!

NEW ACTIVITIES!Walking ClubShootin’ Hoops

Can You Believe It?Color Me Beautiful

Resident Birthdays!4/10..Ernest “Bud” Achord

4/16..Ann Backode4/21..Louise Glaza

4/25..William Timmons4/29..Ted Eischen

Welcome, New Residents!Out and About

Doctor and DentalAppointments:

Monday, Tuesdayand Thursday

Bus Ride Sign-Upat Concierge Desk

Shopping and Outings:Wednesday and Friday

Calendar KeyMP-Multipurpose Room

LR-Living RoomDR-Dining Room

FP-Front PorchL-Library

Free Tax AdviceThe Tax Counseling for the

Elderly Program provides freetax help to people 60 and older.For details, call (800) 829-1040.AARP also offers free help. Call(888) 227-7669.

Community EventsEvery Emeritus Senior Living

community offers a diverseactivities program that is sure tokeep residents entertained,engaged and excited to live lifeto the fullest. Each communityoffers programs that reflect thetalents, interests andpersonalities of our seniorresidents. Be sure to check theactivities calendar and plan toparticipate. Getting involved andspending time with neighborsfosters a creative, caringenvironment for all.

Remember Me?Born Joseph Frank Keaton,

Buster Keaton was a famous faceduring the silent movie era and

continued to work through thedawn of talkies. Like many silentfilm stars, Keaton began hiscareer in vaudeville.

His family’s vaudeville actwas notable as one routineinvolved Buster being throwninto the audience. Buster wasnever hurt. In fact, he was oftenlaughing as he was tossedaround. After realizing thisweakened the joke, he adoptedhis deadpan expression, earninghim the moniker “GreatStoneface.”

His most famous film, “TheGeneral,” was a commercial andcritical flop when releasedin 1927. Over time, it hasbecome revered as one of thegreatest films ever made.

News & UpdatesThere’s always plenty going

on at every Emeritus SeniorLiving community, and we wantevery resident to feel included inthe action. You’ll find everythingyou need to know to stay in theloop in the News & Updatessection. Here, you’ll findimportant announcements andother news to keep you postedon the happenings in thecommunity so you’ll never haveto wonder what’s going on.

Comfort StartsWith Shoes

Whether you’re buyingathletic shoes or purchasing apair to wear every day, here are a

few guidelines to follow:Have your feet measured. Foot

size increases with age. It isimportant to have both feetmeasured each time youpurchase shoes.

Make sure the fit is right. Justlike Cinderella, make sure theshoe fits. Try on both shoes andwalk around the store in them.There should be a one-half-inchspace between your longest toeand the end of the shoe. Yourheels should not slip as youwalk in the shoes.

Shop later in the day. Feet havea tendency to swell during theday, so trying on shoes later inthe day allows you to find thebest fit.

Resident SpotlightWe are proud of our residents

and honored to have them aspart of the Emeritus family. Wetake time to learn about thehobbies, careers and interests ofeach and every resident. Weenjoy learning about the livesand accomplishments of ourresidents and sharing thisinformation with neighbors tocreate a caring, family-orientedatmosphere that feels like home.

We Won’t GetFooled Again

Every April Fools’ Day,inventive pranksters try to outdoeach other with large-scalehoaxes. Here are some of themore memorable ones,according to www.MuseumOfHoaxes.com:

Color me fooled. In 1962, a TVstation in Sweden announcedthat viewers could change thestation’s black and whitebroadcasts into instant color bypulling a nylon stocking overtheir TV screens. Thousands ofpeople fell for the trick.

Paint your puppy. In 1965, anewspaper in Copenhagenreported that the DanishParliament had passed a lawrequiring all dogs to be paintedwhite so drivers could spot themmore easily at night.

Tower tale. The Parisien, aFrench newspaper, shockedcitizens in 1986 when itreported that the Eiffel Towerwould be dismantled, movedand reconstructed in the Disneytheme park planned near Paris.

Emeritus Family SpotlightEmeritus is known for hiring

some of the most dedicated,compassionate individuals inthe senior living industry. Everyday, they live the EmeritusFamily Values. We are gratefulfor their service and teamwork,for their integrity andresponsiveness and mostimportantly, for honoring thedignity of our residents andalways striving to exceed theirexpectations.

Emeritus Family Values.These values are upheld by all ofour employees in theircommitment to our residentsand loved ones.

As a member of the Emeritusfamily ...

• I welcome, smile at andgreet everyone I havecontact with.

• I am a good listener and Icommunicate honestlywith others.

• I take pride in myappearance and in theappearance of our Emeritushome.

• I am responsive to residentand family choices.

• I strive to exceed theexpectations of all those Icome in contact with.

• I am a problem solver bytaking ownership of issuesand searching for solutions.

• I make a difference everyday.

Community EventsEmeritus Senior Living offers

residents many options forstaying socially engaged througha variety of stimulatingprograms and activities. Checkthe calendar to see what newexperiences await you thismonth. Don’t be left out—comeand participate to join inthe fun!

Floral FunNeed a creative place to

showcase fresh flowers? Createyour own vase using items youmay already have on hand.

Materials Needed:• Glass jar• A few sheets of different

colored tissue paper• Mod Podge or similar glue

mixture• Medium size paintbrushInstructions:Begin by tearing the different

colored sheets of tissue paperinto small shapes or strips. Painta thin coat of Mod Podge on asmall area of the jar. Place tissuepaper shapes on the wet glueand create any design byoverlapping colors, shapes andedges. Paint another layer ofMod Podge over the tissue paperto seal to the jar. Repeat theprocess until the entire jar iscovered. Let dry completely.Decorate with markers to yourliking. When finished, placespring blossoms inside yournew vase!

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Bob Olson

Bob was born in Chicago onNov. 30, 1938. His parents wereBert and Theresa. Bob grew up inEvanston and attended Willard &Haven grade school and EvanstonHigh School.

Bob joined the Marine Corpsand was stationed in California fortwo years. He then went on andbecame a printer at the Sun-Timesand retired after 45 years ofservice. Bob had 2 children withhis first wife, Theresa, and hasbeen married to his second wife,Barb, for 36 years. His familyrefers to him as a big “teddy bear.”

He has enjoyed vacations toMassachusetts, Florida and theCayman Islands, where he hasenjoyed swimming, snorkeling

and scuba diving. Bob alsoenjoyed skiing and golfing. He isalso an avid race car fan and hasenjoyed building engines for highperformance cars. One of the carshe owned was a 1974 ChevyNova, which he named“Novacaine.”

Bob enjoys meat and potatoesand especially likes hamburgers,hot dogs, fried chicken and steak.Here at Emeritus, Bob likes toparticipate in Bingo, Pokeno,entertainment, discussion groupsand happy hour.

Congratulations, Bob!