720 W Camino Real Ave. • Arcadia, CA 91007 • (626) 574-8571

ARCADIAGARDENSRetirement Hotel

May 2018Arcadia Gardens StaffJulie Chirikian Chief Executive OfficerDavid Chirikian Chief Operations OfficerPat Redner Executive DirectorValentina Ashjian Business DirectorNune Hasratyan Wellness DirectorMaria Warren MC Activity DirectorAnna Guglielmi Community Care DirectorCinthia Navas Director of HousekeepingNathan Rojas Culinary Service DirectorSheila Kinney Activity Director/EditorMaria Khanzadian Marketing DirectorRick Stubbs Activity Director/Arts/Music

WELCOME HOME!

Contact NumbersMain Office (626) 574-8571Fax Number (626) 574-2094Memory Lane Care (626) 574-1500Mobile Number (626) 698-8645Beauty Shop (626) 574-0469

www.arcadiagardensretirement.com

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

“I think my life began with waking up and loving mymother’s face.” - George Eliot

A beautiful card, a dozen roses, chocolate,champagne—what could possibly begin to express thegratitude we owe our mothers? We love you moms!Julie & David Chirikian along with the entire staffwould like to wish all the moms who call ourcommunity home a very Happy Mother’s Day!

On Saturday, May 12th, we have planned our annualMother’s Day luncheon for our moms at the Gardensand their families. Chef Nathan Rojas and his staff willbe preparing a fantastic meal. Singer Jordan Preston &harpist Katrina Saroyan will provide delightful music inthe Dining & Oval Room while we enjoy our meal.

We look forward to serving you and your families onsuch an important day. Sign-up sheets will be at thefront desk. Please let us know if you will be here.

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Happy MAY!

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS

5/3 Merilyn Leidig5/5 Irene Rumbo5/7 Joan Heller5/8 Patricia Fleming Yee5/9 Ken Boxley5/11 Virginia Carr5/11 Doris Frost5/16 Robert Olson5/21 Olive Belzer5/21 Carolyn Feng5/25 Harry Curley5/28 Geraldine Christiansen5/31 Jerry Anthony

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS5/13 Ruth Valverde5/14 Maria Warren5/20 Mariam Oganesian5/23 Cinthia Navas5/24 Maria Banuelos5/24 Ricardo Lemus5/27 Marianna Sidella5/29 Alice Masihi

From the Desk of theExecutive Director

May by the Numbers3:00. Time in the afternoon

on Memorial Day when theNational Moment ofRemembrance is held to honorfallen service members.

1862. Year the Mexican armydefeated the French at the Battleof Puebla on May 5, which iscelebrated today as Cincode Mayo.

19.9 billion. Total dollaramount spent by Americanseach year on Mother’s Day gifts,according to the National RetailFederation.

These numbers may be thecold hard statistics, but theseimportant dates are celebratingand honoring people and datesthat are near and dear to ourhearts. Whether we are payingtribute to mothers or to one’sheritage, remember to do sowith a happy & thankful heart.This month we also celebrateNational Nurses Week from May6- 12th. So make sure to “Thanka nurse. Those who inspire,innovate and influence” in theirvital roles as nurses.

With God’s blessings,Pat Redner- Executive Director

ARCADIA GARDENSTRANSPORTATIONGot somewhere to go?

Come and sign up with ourhelpful Concierge for your

transportation needs.Our 2 friendly drivers,ROBERT LIKADINATA

&WILLIAM LAZO

are here to make sure you getwhere and when you need to be.

In order to keep ourtransportation schedule on time,please make sure you book your

day and time 24 hours inadvance.

Thank You!Drivers Available

MONDAY -FRIDAY7:00 am - 4:00 pm

SUNDAY8:00 am - 1:00 pm

CONCIERGECome talk to our helpful

concierge team that is readyto help you 24 hours a day.

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Superb VolunteerPerformances atArcadia Gardens

Pilipino Community ChoirDirector: Christine Patuline

JCM Trio (Temple City HS):Clarinet - Jirah Deng,

Piano - Lia Hisada,Cello - Elaine Young

Crafty Residents

“Here comes Peter Cottontail...”

Salsbury Youth Present:

Lola presents on Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell -pioneering woman doctor.

Chloe presents on Mary Mitchell Slessor -important missionary to Nigeria.

Noah presents William Tyndale: 15thcentury Reformer and 1st translator of

entire Bible into English

RUSS SIMSARIANResident Council President

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGis a forum to

voice your opinions, questions,comments.

Next MeetingThursday - MAY 10th3:15 pm, Oval Room

Welc meNew Residents

Albert BeaversBill Carnahan

Margaret CarnahanCecilia IeraciJames Kaslov

Charles ThomasChiyoko YamashiroMildred Lewis M/L

Welcome to OurCommunity

Welcome, new residents! As yousettle into your new home,

please feel free to call the frontdesk if we can help you in anyway. We’re sure you’ll find our

community is very friendly.We’re glad to have you with us!

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Rix Rebus RumpusFridays 3:30 O/R

A word meaning something that “does notmatter” or “does not apply.”

It “Brings the flowers that bloom in May.”

Eventually, she found the porridge thatwas “just right.” (the right temperature).

NATHAN ROJAS,CULINARY SERVICE DIRECTOR

ARCADIA GARDENSFINE DINING

Breakfast8:00 am - 9:00 am

Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Dinner5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mother’s Day LuncheonSaturday, May 12th

We will honor & celebrate thisspecial occasion

on Saturday May 12that our Annual Mother’s Day

Luncheon12:30 p.m.

Dining RoomGuests Welcome

(Limit of 3)$25.00 per guest

Sign up at Front Desk

Neighborhood

The month of April in MemoryLane was eggcellent. Our

Residents enjoyed Easter egghunts, dyeing eggs, and paintingflowers while listening to show

tunes and tea time in ourgarden. As the Activity Director Ifind some good relaxation time

is vital here in Memory Lane.After a nice manicure and hottowels, a gentle hand massageseems to be a favorite. Thank

you to all those who joined usin our fun and memorable

Easter party. Please view ourcalendar and flyers for anyupcoming Mystery Tours,

exercise classes, music fun andFun Fridays. Our Yearly Mother’s

Day Party will be held inMemory Lane, Friday May 11th,

2018, at 12 p.m.Activity Director

Maria Warren

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Religious ServicesWe also offer spiritual support

weekly in the OVALROOMFriday

9:00 amCatholic Communion

2nd Friday of the Month9:00 am

Catholic MassSaturday10:00 am

Rosary w/ GladysSunday8:15 am

Transportation to local Churches9:15 am

Church Fellowship

BOOM Workout

EXERCISE CLASSESCome and join us in staying fit

and healthy with our dailyclasses in OVAL ROOM

9:30 am, Mon. - Sat.Monday/Wednesday

Tai ChiTuesday

Workout Fun-VideoThursday

Stronger Seniors Workout withSHEILAFridayBoom

SaturdayStay Fit For Life

&THURSDAY

Special Time - 2:15 p.mBalance & Fall Prevention Class

BINGO SCHEDULE

BINGO SCHEDULE

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.1:45 p.m.

Game RoomSundays - 2:00 p.m.

(No Bingo on Saturdays)

Cinco De Mayo

Ole’, Ole’, Ole’!This year we will

CELEBRATEa day earlier with a

Great Mexican Meal &entertainment byLos Aventureros

de Mexico Mariachi Band!Friday, May 4th

Lunchtime: 12:30pmin the

Dining Room

Music ProgramsOur music program is sure to

make you move and bring backall those great memories

from life.Come by and listen to this

program in the OVAL ROOM.

Monday3:15 pm

Gil Gunderson on PianoTuesday2:00 pm

Musical MemoryWednesday10:30 am

Guitar ’n Tunes w/Erik3:30 pm

Accordion w/HelenFriday

6:15 pmTwilight Guitar w/Rick

Saturday10:30 am

Sing-Along w/RickSunday

12:45 pmPiano Time to be announced

Some Performancesin MAY

Watch for Mariachi Musiciansfor Cinco de Mayo!

Francesca Sola - Birthday PartyThursday, May 17

Jeffrey & Melissa Van - PianoConcert Friday, May 25

Jeffrey, Melissa & Rick- Jazz JamTrio Saturday, May 26

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Staying Active atthe GARDENS

Balloon Volleyball keeps our senses readyfor action!

Fun times at Binfogo Prize party- Marian,Ruth and Maxine.

A visit from Our Lady of the AngelsAcademy- a wonderful, talented group of

students.

Craft Time at the Gardens

The ladies gather for some Easter timecrafts.

Crafting is a great time to socialize andshare a few laughs!

HAPPENINGS

Testing our aim with Cheese Toss Game!

Judy & the Doctor provide us with somegreat music.

Appreciation Lunch forEmployees - Thank You

Julie & David

Cinthia, Melinda, & Sandra.

Friend Us on FacebookDid you know our communityhas its own Facebook profile?

It’s true! And we want you to beour friend. On our Facebookprofile, you will find updated

information about thecommunity via blogs and

bulletins. It’s another great wayto get to know your neighbors!

To become our friend onFacebook, simply search for us

on www.Facebook.com.

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Easter Joy

Armen Mangasaryan on violin.

Stephanie’s family member won thegorgeous chocolate egg. Stephanie &

Hiaira.

St. Patty’s DayCelebration

Rick with Kattywompus who gave a greatperformance!

Colleen in her green.

A Patriotic ActivityWhat month could be more

patriotic than May? It containsArmed Forces Day, MemorialDay and even the anniversary ofWAAC (Women’s ArmyAuxiliary Corps), so it’s notsurprising that May has alsobeen designated NationalMilitary Appreciation Month. Asa community, let’s join togetherto support our men and womenin uniform. Join us for aletter/note-writing blitz. We’llprovide cards and writingmaterials. You can either writeto a particular soldier youalready know or compose ageneral letter that we’ll sendthrough an official organization.Your words of appreciation andencouragement are powerfulgifts, so come out and giveyour best.

We will have a table in theLOBBY on Friday, May 25thwhere you will be able write

out a note card.~ You can wish our military

men & women well!~

KATTYWOMPUS! Back by Popular Demand!Performed Folk and World music to our delighted residents on St. Patrick’s Day.

From Left to Right: Marlene Fitzpatrick - Guitar; Max Lee - Guitar and Vocals; Jennifer Ranger - Leader, Hammered Dulcimer, Vocals, andPercussion; Tula Lee - Fiddle and Vocals; Scott Ranger - Guitar, Vocals and Percussion.