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

ARCADIAGARDENSRetirement Hotel

March 2019Arcadia Gardens StaffJulie Chirikian Chief Executive OfficerDavid Chirikian Chief Operations OfficerPat Redner Executive DirectorValentina Ashjian Business DirectorNune Hasratyan Wellness DirectorAnna Guglielmi Community Care DirectorNathan Rojas Culinary Service DirectorSheila Kinney Activity Director/EditorRick Stubbs Activity Director/Arts/MusicHiaira Miranda Activity Director/OperationsMaria Warren MC Activity DirectorLisette Rodriguez Marketing DirectorCinthia Navas Director of Housekeeping

www.arcadiagardensretirement.com

WELCOME HOME!

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

Make Your Own LuckWould you like to increase the odds of something

good happening in your life? Good luck is more likelyto strike if you step out of your comfort zone and arereceptive to fresh opportunities. Experts say that beingopen to new activities, people and places can helpcreate more positive experiences.

Wearing of the GreenIf you wear green this month to celebrate St. Patrick’s

Day, you may find yourself more relaxed. Greensymbolizes nature, and many people find the color hasa calming effect.

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RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS3/1 Pan Kao3/2 Stella Quinones3/3 Rebecca Sullivan3/5 Viola Mallory3/5 Gloria De Santos3/8 Rachel Adams3/8 Clara Colasuonno3/19 Jose Salazar3/21 Dorothy Williams3/28 Marilyn Baldwin3/28 Bob Kotob3/30 Austin Post

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS3/3 Flora Lobo3/10 Isiah Vasquez3/15 Angelica Molina3/22 Sandra Palacios3/28 Lorraine Valenzuela3/28 Alvaro Medina

Contact NumbersMain Office (626) 574-8571Fax Number (626) 574-2094Memory Lane (626) 574-1500CareBeauty Shop (626) 574-0469

From the Desk of theExecutive Director

Word for March: GrowthMarch brings the beginning ofspring, a season of growth andrenewal. Green blades of grasspush through the ground, andgreen buds of leaves sprout onthe trees. Regular growth is partof nature’s cycle and ours, too.No matter how old we may get,

we never stop growing! ThisMarch, consider ways you cangrow your mind, heart, health

and happiness. Consider comingto an activity that you have

never tried. It’s time to ventureout again. Shed the layers from a

blustery winter.The grounds here also reflect the

coming spring. You probablyhave noticed our

groundskeepers hard at work.Soon you will see the pay-off in

beautiful buds: irises, roses,butterflies, etc. We are so

grateful to the maintenance andlandscaping team. Way to go,

wouldn’t you say? So dustyourself off and get ready for a

beautiful and blessed springhere at Arcadia Gardens.

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 two 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 - 10:30 pm

CONCIERGECome talk to our helpful

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

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Erin Go Bragh! Smooooth Tones

Marv Robinson shared his vocal stylings atour Valentine’s Day luncheon.

Laughter Is theBest Medicine

New for You to DoEvery 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 in the

Oval Room

RUSS SIMSARIANResident Council President

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGis for ALL residents

and is a forum tovoice your opinions, questions and

comments.Next Meeting

THURSDAY, March 14th3:15 pm, Oval Room

Making Our Voices Heard

Chef Nathan asks about dietary concerns.

Accolades and special requests.

Welc meNew Residents

Mary SwanstonTerri Konoske

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WordPlay - Meets Fridaysin the Oval Room 3:30

The 1st President’s 1st Day

Greeting for the 1st Day of the Year (theanimal is another name for a wildebeest)

The 16th President’s 1st Day (the secondword is short for another word for prisoner)

Feeling “Tired?”

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

St. Patrick’s DayErin Go Bragh!

We will celebrateSt. Patrick’s Day

on Saturday, March 16that Dinner time.

Kattywompus will perform & wewill enjoy

traditional corned beef &cabbage.

Neighborhood

Although February was a monthfilled with rain, Memory Lanewas shining bright. We had anabsolutely amazing time at our

Valentine’s Day party. Weenjoyed some great piano music

played by Mary C, food andsocializing. Our Residents

enjoyed the fresh air, beautifulscenery and ducks on our

Mystery Tours to Santa Fe Dam.We also always enjoy ourmornings while movin &

groovin to Rock & Roll andswing music. To set the tone fora great day, I encourage our spa

time as well. The sound ofsoothing music, hand massagesand breathing exercises set themood for a wonderful day. Aswe say goodbye to this lovelymonth, we look forward to an

amazing March.Maria Warren, Activities

Memory Lane

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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 ChurchesChurch Fellowship

9:15 am or 3:30 pm alternatingSundays

(see calendar for times)

To Our Better Angels

Joan’s beautiful brooch

BINGO SCHEDULE

Mon. through Fri., 1:30 p.m.; Sun.,2 p.m. (No Sat.).

Bingo Prize Party - Fri., Mar. 29,1:30 p.m.

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 ChiTuesdays

Workout Fun-VideoFridayBoom

SaturdayStay Fit For Life

&THURSDAY

2:15 p.mBalance & Fall Prevention Class

Music ProgramsOur music program is sure tomake you move and hearken

back to all those greatmemories from your life.

Monday3:15 pm

Gil Gunderson on Piano O/RTuesday

10:30Sing LIVE with Leon O/R

2:00 pmMusical Memory O/R

Wednesday10:30 am

Guitar ’n Tunes w/Erik O/RFriday

6:30 pmTwilight Guitar w/Rick O/R

Saturday10:30 am

Sing-Along w/Rick O/R3:30

Our All-Resident BandOpen Rehearsal O/R

Sunday12:45 pm D/R

Performer to be announced

Plays for Birthday party Thursday, 3-21, at5:15 D/R.

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Happenings atthe Gardens

Spa Day Was a Hit!

Residents enjoyed their pampering:hand massages and a little paint job.

Groundhog Day Crafting

Residents getting ready for the “ArcadiaAuction”

About

Out &

Yummy food at The Canoe House”in So. Pasadena.

Tropical-themed food and fare.

A delicious Pu Pu Platter

Pauline & Chio enjoying the lunch outing!

Daylight Saving BeginsSunday, March 10th

Set clocks ahead one hour onSaturday night, Mar. 9th.

Friend Us on FacebookDid you know our communityhas its own Facebook profile?It’s true! And we want you tobe our friend. To become ourfriend on Facebook, simply

search for us onwww.Facebook.com.

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VALENTINE’S DAY

Doris in the foreground as festivities rollon!

Sheila, Entertainer Marv Robinson &Hiaira

Valentine’s crafting!

Love Is in the Air

Dr. & Mrs. Mills cuttin’ a rug!

Rodrigo, Paulina, Jonathan & Julie

Yesenia, Bonnie, Jackie, Sheila & Hiaira atValentine’s Employee Appreciation Lunch!

Thank you, Julie & David

Balloon-a Grams were delivered.Marvelyne, Lillian & Ada.

A BIG Thank You!We want to officially “THANK”Deb and daughter Kimberly forall their help with the Arcadia

Bucks auction!Deb helps with so many

activities and we want her toknow, we appreciate her.

Kimberly & Deb

Let’s Celebrate!Mardi Gras Lunchtime Parade

Beads, Coins & CakeFun & FestivitiesTues., Mar. 5th

12 NoonDining Room

Valentine’s Day celebration at the Gardens - Teresa, Margaret, Sheila, Beverly & Hiaira. Marv Robinson in background!

Fun times at The “Canoe House” restaurant in So. Pasadena. Clockwise- Hiara, Bowmand, Doris, Graydon, Lowell, Moses & Elaine.