Foundation House Times November 2019

In honor of our trip to the Seattle Times printing facility in Bothell this month, I thought it might be inter-esting to look to the media to reveal perspective around Russian immigration to the United States of Ameri-ca. Newspapers serve to inform, but also to reflect back to us the ideas and atmosphere of local culture and people. The political history between Russia and the United States throughout the 20th century has been chilly to say the least—World Wars I and II, the red scares and “McCarthyism”, and the Cold War. Newspa-pers played a huge role in disseminating fear and distrust towards Russian people, impacting the lives of Rus-sian immigrants living and working in the United States. Recent investigation of Russian tampering in the 2016 presidential election has again affected the self-identity of many Russian immigrants today.

These excerpts are pulled from an article featured in The Washington Post on October 20, 2017 called “‘I am American right now’: Russian immigrants split over rising hostilities with their native country”.

What a glorious fall we have had! I secretly rode on the van trip and enjoyed the foliage colors. When we returned I realized that all that glory was around us here too.

The leaves have fallen and winter is impending. What a great prospect for reading time. I, Anony, will fill my folder with information about new books to explore. Re-member the Amendment I of our Bill of Rights says there is “no abridging of the freedom of speech or of the press.”

Remember to vote by November 5th!

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A YEAR OF MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION: RUSSIA

ANONYMOUSE

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Dima Malanitchev, 54 An Emmy-winning art director for “The Simpsons,” Mala-nitchev immigrated from Moscow in 1994 for a work op-portunity.

“When Barack Obama was elected and I cast my vote, I didn’t consider myself as a Russian-American. That was an American thing for me, and I was really proud of that. . . . Now, with the results of the last election, it pushes you back to your origins. It made me pull back from the gov-ernment and establishment be-cause I have nothing in common with the way those people see the world or think.”

Raisa Aguf A Russian Jew, Aguf escaped persecution in Latvia and came to America in 1980.

“I watch Russian TV from Moscow, but I don’t know what’s right, what’s wrong. I love America very much — I am Ameri-can right now, I am not Russian. I re-member my culture, but I like America. [Russia] blames America for every-thing. The Ameri-cans, the actual peo-ple, have nothing to do with Russia.”

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Residents: Louise M. 11/03 Pat A. 11/04 Marlene Q. 11/08 Norma B. 11/16 Marion A. 11/16 Edna B. 11/17 Betty B. 11/17 Evelyn O. 11/22

Employees: Medhanit G. 11/06 Melinda T. 11/10

Trip to Alderwood Mall Tuesday, November 5th at 10:30 am

This is a monthly trip that we will be taking out to Alder-wood Mall. We’ll drop you off at the mall around 11:00 am (in 1 of 3 designated spots: Macy’s, JC Penney, or the NE corner of the mall by Gene Juarez Salons) and will pick you up at 1:00 pm. This is a larger mall, so please feel free to bring your walker and cell phone. Sign up at the Activity Ta-ble. Cost: Free.

Out to the Seattle Aquarium Tuesday, November 12th at 10:00 am

The Seattle Aquarium is a public aquarium opened in 1977 on Pier 59 on the Elliott Bay waterfront. It is the region’s premier resource for hands-on marine experiences and con-servation education. Learn more about the ocean and our Puget Sound and join us for some fun under the sea! Sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: $25. Please bring your WA state ID/Driver’s License.

JOANN Fabric and Craft in Shoreline & Michaels in Lynnwood

Thursday, November 14th at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm For all of our crafters, knitters, quilters, creatives—we are going to visit both JOANN Fabric and Craft in Shoreline (10:30 am) & Michaels in Lynnwood (1:00 pm) to shop for whatever you might need. Please join us for one or both trips! Sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: Free.

• Thanksgiving Dinner: Dinner will be on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28th) from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Dining Room. Menus will be released two weeks prior. Please RSVP at the Front Desk by No-vember 19th (4 guests max).

• Thanksgiving & Doctors: We will not be providing transportation to doctors, etc. on Thursday, November 28th. Please let Activi-ties (x106) know if you would like to brain-storm some good alternatives.

• Meet the New Resident Coffee Social: Let’s help give the newest members of our com-munity a warm welcome. Wednesday, No-vember 13th at 10:00 am.

• Poll Box: The results are in! We will be go-ing to Driftwood Players in Edmonds to see A Christmas Story: The Musical.

• Book Club: The book club book is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Please pick up your copy at the Mobile Library on Mon-day, November 4th at 9:15 am, or from the Activities office on the basement (“P” level).

NOVEMBER MOVIES (see calendar for dates) The Farewell (Shuzen Zhao, Awkwafina, X Mayo; 100 min): Please note-this film has some Chinese language dialogue (and subtitles). A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Active Measures (Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Jeremy Bash; 109 min): Filmmaker exposes a 30-year history of covert political warfare devised by Vladimir Putin to disrupt, influence, and ultimately control world events & democratic nations. E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore; 115 min): A boy befriends a friendly alien who gets stranded on Earth. A League of Their Own (Geena Davis, Tom Hanks; 128 min): This comedy is based on the real life adventures and achievements of the All-American Girls Baseball League.

NOVEMBER OUTINGS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Tour of Seattle Times in Bothell and Lunch Friday, November 8th at 10:30 am

The Seattle Times printing-press property in Bothell is being sold and the operation is moving to Kent. We managed to get one of the last tours of the facility being offered to the public. Our tour guide will be Jenica’s dad, Joe Norris, who works in distribution there! The facility is ADA accessible, and there will be quite a bit of walking, so feel free to bring your walkers. Please sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: Free.

• Fred Meyer and Trader Joe’s: Please note that this month, these two trips will be combined. Both groups will leave FHN on Friday, November 22nd at 1:30 pm. We will drop off the Trader Joe’s group first, then Fred Meyer.

• Medication Management (Caregiver Training): will be on Wednesday, Decem-ber 11th at 2:30 pm in the 2nd Floor Din-ing Room for professional or informal (family) caregivers. This curriculum walks a caregiver through 1) assessing an older adult’s ability to manage medications, 2) relevant strategies, and 3) working in partnership to implement strategies. Please sign up at the Activity Table.

• Giving Winner: The Giving Winner this month is Lake City Presbyterian Church. This is the home church of a few FHN res-idents and Pastor Jesse who leads our monthly Bible Study. They will receive a $100 donation.

Probate and Estate Planning w/ Grace Dyer Thursday, November 7th at 2:00 pm

Grace came recommended by a FHN resident! She is a local attorney who specializes in Wills and Estate Plan-ning. This presentation will focus on probate and es-tate planning that really meets your individual situa-tion and needs. Please join us in the Activity Room.

Sound Singers Thursday, November 21st at 2:00 pm

The Sound Singers is a community based singing group that will be performing their country western program for us! They have a variety of singing num-bers, a little dancing, and usually some sing along numbers. Join us in the Activity Room.

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra: Russian Masters Sunday, November 17th at 2:30 pm

Possessing “genuine lyricism and profound sorrow,” Shosta-kovich’s Symphony No. 9 captures the spirit of Russia in 1945: a fascinating mix of defiance and beauty. Hear some of the best musicians in the PNW bring this and other compositions to life in their first performance of the season at Benaroya Hall. Please have your RSVP and $ in to Activities by Monday, November 11th. Sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: $5.

Out to Lunch at Snappy Dragon Friday, November 22nd at 11:00 am

Let’s go out for Chinese food! This restau-rant, located not far from us in Maple Leaf, serves up homemade noodles, dumplings, and Judy Fu’s gourmet sauces. Please sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: your meal.

Virtual Reality Demonstration w/ HomeAgain VR Wednesday, November 27th at 10:00 am

I have heard so many good things about this pro-gram. HomeAgain VR brings virtual reality technolo-gy to communities like ours for residents to engage and experiment with. Tour a beach, or perhaps a country you’ve always wanted to visit. There are a variety of different kinds of experiences that are available. Please note that to participate you will wear a VR headset over your head and eyes (glasses are okay!). Join us in the Activity Room.

Asian Art Presentation w/ Crone of Puget Sound Saturday, November 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm

Crone of Puget Sound is hosting an Asian Art Presentation that they have kindly opened to FHN residents. Please feel free to stop by and check it out! There is no cost to join, please forward ques-tions about this program to Jessie S. (555) or Myrtle B. (258), both members of CPS. Join them in the Activity Room.

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Seattle Shores Chorus Saturday, November 9th at 2:00 pm

Seattle Shores Chorus is back for another perfor-mance! This is a local group from Shoreline that has been singing for over 66 years. They sing barbershop-style arrangements of songs ranging from classic rag-time numbers to Broadway tunes to popular hits. Join us in the Activity Room.

NOVEMBER OUTINGS (cont.)

PERFORMANCES, CLASSES & PRESENTATIONS

Free Walker Clinic Wednesday, November 20th at 10:00 am

Get your walkers all set for the winter season! Brakes need to be tightened? Question about your walker? Doug, technician from Access Medical Equipment (on Aurora), will be back this month to service your walk-ers and wheelchairs! He is familiar with most major brands and manufacturers, including: Drive, Nova, and Evolution. The complimentary service includes diag-nostics and basic tune-ups/ repairs. Join us in the Ac-tivity Room.

Washington Talking Book and Braille Library Tuesday, November 26th at 10:30 am

We are going to visit the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. This is an amazing resource availa-ble to any Washington resident who is unable to read standard print material, provided totally free of charge. Sign up at the Activity Table. Cost: Free.

Driftwood Players: A Christmas Story Musical Saturday, December 7th at 1:15 pm

We are going to Driftwood Players in Edmonds for their holiday production of A Christmas Story: The Musical (based on the motion picture A Christmas Story). Please have RSVP and $ in to Activities by Fri-day, November 22nd. Cost: $24.

FHN Staff

Executive Director Pamela Williams

Personal Care Director Patricia Sharp

Director of Dietary Services

Steve George

Director of Maintenance Matt Morgan

Community Relations Director

Lynn Creasy

Activity Director Shayna Wong

Need a Ride?

If you schedule your doc-tor’s appointments on a Wednesday or Thursday and it is in the area be-tween the ship canal and 185th in Shoreline, bring your appointment infor-mation and fill out a ride request slip at the Front Desk. Call/stop by the Front Desk for more in-formation.

Foundation House Hair Salon

FHN’s hair salon serves residents, their families, and friends. Our wonder-ful stylist is Carolee Sepe. Please call (206) 200-6491 to make an ap-pointment. Check with the Front Desk or see the hours posted outside the salon for her schedule.

Check out the changes to the Foundation House at Northgate website!

www.foundationhouseng.com

Or, find us on Facebook facebook.com/FoundationHouseNG

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MEET THE NEW RESIDENT: FRIEDA K.

Written by: Frieda K.

Who Am I? I guess that’s what I’m here to find out living among you all. This is perhaps the greatest challenge of my life as I think it may be or may have been for many of you. Currently I liken it to moving into the dorm my fresh-man year in college. All is new; nothing is as expected. Why do I find this time more challenging than then? I think because my reserves are less and dwin-dling as the days go by. And the biggest one of all - I can’t go home if things don’t work out. There’s no home any more. In the early days I can’t say there was ever a time when I made use of that op-tion but there was just something bracing about the fact that it was there. So I go through the days here, glad I found this place with such a variety of caring people. HELLO! A bit about myself - I’m a member of the Klamath tribe in Oregon. I came to Seattle for the ‘62 World’s Fair and stayed in Washington. Professionally, I am an edu-cator: teacher, principal, student teacher supervisor, Head Start program director, Seattle Public Schools Indian Heritage Pro-gram Director K-12. I lived and studied in Paris, France for a year. I came home with an M. A. from the Sorbonne in French Lan-guage and Civilization. It was a pivotal year in my life. My first paid position was as a deputy sheriff, my “funnest” two years was as a professional actor touring with Red Earth Performing Arts, a Native American theater group. My husband of 23 years had his degree in theater arts and sang locally with the Seattle Opera Chorus. Our son lives in North Dakota; our daughter lives here in Seattle. They are glad I am in a place where people will watch out for me. Frieda K., Singer, Story Teller, Fledgling Poet. Looking forward to sunny days ahead. Welcome to Foundation House at Northgate, Frieda!

November 2019 Please note: This calendar is subject to change

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9:30 Exercise (AR) 9:30 Mahjong (CR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 11:00 Resident Meeting (AR) 1:00 Talk to the Chef (DR) 1:00 Assisted Living Resi-dent Meeting (2DR) 1:30 Errands/Mall Trip (L) 3:00 Trivia (AR)

10:00 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:30 Coffee Social (L) 11:00 Games Galore (AR) 1:00 Drop in Bridge (CR)1:00 Bingo w/ Carolee (AR)

1:00 Hand & Foot (CR) 1:30 Movie (Moulin Rouge) (AR)

9:15 Mobile Library (L) 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Trip to Safeway (L) 11:00 Trip to QFC (L) 2:30 Choir (AR) 3:30 A/L Manicures & Hand Care (2DR) 6:30 Movie (Moulin Rouge) (AR)

Election Day 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Trip to Alderwood Mall (L) 11:00 Rummikub (AR) 2:00 Pokeno (PD) 3:00 Current Events w/ Jacob Bolotin (AR)

Doctor Day 1:00-4:00 Foot Care (2F) 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Movie & Popcorn (The Farewell) (AR) 12:30 Scrabble (CR) 2:00 “Seattle Is Dying” (AR) 3:30 Social Hour (AR)

Doctor Day 9:00-12:00 Foot Care (2F) 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:00 Catholic Mass (DR) 10:30 Trip to Bartells (L) 11:00 Quilting Group (CR) 1:00 Knitting Group (PD) 2:00 Probate & Estate Planning w/ Grace Dyer (AR) 3:00 A/L Tea Time (2DR) 6:30 Movie Club (AR)

9:30 Exercise AR)

9:30 Mahjong (CR)

10:00 Coffee Social (AR)

10:30 Tour of Seattle Times in Bothell and Lunch (L)

1:00 Talk to the Chef (DR)

2:00 Let’s Talk (PD)

3:00 Bingo (AR)

10:00 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:30 Coffee Social (L) 11:00 Games Galore (AR) 1:00 Drop in Bridge (CR) 2:00 Seattle Shores Cho-rus Performance (AR)

1:00 Hand & Foot (CR) 1:30 Movie (Ghost Town) (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Trip to Safeway (L) 11:00 Trip to QFC (L) 1:00 Themes in Philosophy w/ David Smith (AR) 2:30 Choir (AR) 3:30 A/L Manicures & Hand Care (2DR) 6:30 Movie (Ghost Town) (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:00 Out to the Seattle Aquarium (L) 11:00 Rummikub (AR) 12:00 A/L Picnic (DR) 1:00 Errands/Mall Trip (L) 2:00 Birthday Party w/ Richard Dean (AR)

Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Meet the New Resi-dent Coffee Social (AR) 11:00 Church Service w/ Pastor Tom Ruhlman (AR) 12:30 Scrabble (CR) 1:00 Pokeno (PD) 2:00 Documentary: Active Measures (AR) 3:30 Social Hour (AR)

Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:00 Catholic Communion (DR) 10:30 Trip to JOANN Fabric and Craft in Shoreline (L) 1:00 Trip to Michaels in Lynnwood (L) 3:00 A/L Tea Time (2DR) 6:30 Movie Club (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 9:30 Mahjong (CR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Van Ride (Mercer Island) (L) 11:30 - 1:00 Free Lunch (DR) 1:00 Talk to the Chef (DR) 1:30 Trip to the Dollar Tree (L) 3:00 Trivia (AR)

10:00 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:30 Coffee Social (L) 11:00 Games Galore (AR) 1:00 Drop in Bridge (CR) 1:00-3:00 Asian Art Presentation w/ Crone of Puget Sound (AR)

1:00 Hand & Foot (CR) 1:30 Movie (Saturday Night Fever) (AR) 2:30 Seattle Youth Sym-phony “Russian Mas-ters” (L)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Trip to Safeway (L) 11:00 Trip to QFC (L) 1:00 Errands/Mall Trip (L) 2:30 Choir (AR) 3:30 A/L Manicures & Hand Care (2DR) 6:30 Movie (Saturday Night Fever) (AR)

9:00 Casino (Tulalip) (L) 9:30 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:30 Movie (E.T. the Ex-tra Terrestrial) (AR) 1:00 Rummikub (AR) 3:00 Current Events w/ Jacob Bolotin (AR)

Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR)

10:00 Free Walker Clinic w/ Access Medical (AR) 12:30 Scrabble (CR) 1:00 Pokeno (PD) 2:30 Book Club (Harry Potter) (PD) 3:30 Social Hour (AR)

Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:00 Catholic Communion (DR) 11:00 Quilting Group (CR) 1:00 Knitting Group (PD) 2:00 Sound Singers Perfor-mance (AR) 3:00 A/L Tea Time (2DR) 6:30 Movie Club (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 9:30 Mahjong (CR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 11:00 Out to Lunch at Snappy Dragon (L) 1:00 Talk to the Chef (DR) 1:30 Trip to Trader Joes and Fred Meyer (L) 3:00 Trivia (AR)

10:00 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:30 Coffee Social (L) 11:00 Games Galore (AR) 1:00 Drop in Bridge (CR)1:00 Bingo w/ Carolee (AR)

1:00 Hand & Foot (CR) 1:30 Movie (Bottle Shock) (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Trip to Safeway (L) 11:00 Trip to QFC (L) 1:00 Errands/Mall Trip (L) 1:00 Themes in Philosophy w/ David Smith (AR) 2:30 Choir (AR) 3:30 A/L Manicures & Hand Care (2DR) 6:30 Movie (Bottle Shock) (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 WA Talking Book & Braille Library (L) 11:00 Rummikub (AR) 12:00 A/L Picnic (DR) 1:30 Bible Study w/ Pastor Jesse Mabanglo (AR) 2:00 Let’s Talk (PD) 3:00 Travel to Israel w/ Rick Steves (AR)

Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR)

10:00 Virtual Reality Demo w/Home Again (AR) 12:30 Scrabble (CR) 1:00 Pokeno (PD) 2:00 Music w/ Cheri Adams (AR)

3:30 Social Hour (AR)

Thanksgiving Day Note: No doctor rides today

9:30 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 Coffee Social (L) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:00 Catholic Communion (DR) 10:30 Movie (A League of Their Own) (AR) 11:00 Quilting Group (CR) 1:00 Knitting Group (PD) 3:00-5:00 Thanksgiving Day Dinner (DR) 6:30 Movie Club (AR)

9:30 Exercise (AR)

9:30 Mahjong (CR) 10:00 Coffee Social (AR) 10:30 Van Ride (Magnolia/Discovery Park) (L) 1:00 Talk to the Chef (DR)

1:30 Trivia (AR)

3:00 Bingo (AR)

10:00 Exercise (video) (AR) 10:00 A/L Exercise (video) (2DR) 10:30 Coffee Social (L) 11:00 Games Galore (AR) 1:00 Drop in Bridge (CR) 2:00 Movie (Jewish Jour-ney in America) (AR)

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