February 2013

Emeritus atBurr Ridge

6801 High Grove Blvd.Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Telephone: (630) 920-2900

ED Joan BarrisLED Kathy RussellDSD Vikki O’NeilRCD Karla BrightDON Wendy BouseBOD Karen KozakMDS Julie NoyesSSD Marcia NickelsMD Tim WeiglerCRD Alma SernaABOD Max KruczekPT DIR Mike Mocerino

A BIG THANK YOUThank you to all the families andresidents who donated money to

the Resident Council for the TeamMember Christmas Party and gifts.

It was very much appreciated byall the team members of Emeritus

at Burr Ridge.

Happy

BirthdayHappy February

Birthdays02/01 Richard Lindel02/04 Hazel Schmidt02/21 Koji Tsurusaki02/26 Antoinette Senato02/27 Florence Marik

Celebrate February birthdays!On Friday, Feb. 8, from 2 to

4 p.m., Roxanne Anzelone willentertain all of our birthday

babies. All are invited! FebruaryBirthday Luncheon, Thursday,

Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m., in theprivate dining room.

February FolkloreFog in February means frost

in May.

Happy Birthday,February Babies

If you were born between Feb. 1and 18, you are an Aquarius.Water bearers have attractivepersonalities and are veryimaginative and intuitive.Aquarian’s have a strong desireto help humanity and createunity.

People born between Feb. 19and 29 are Pisces. These fishhave boundless imaginationsand often become gifted. Theirgreat capacity for love and depthof feeling make them sensitiveand caring souls.

Fighting for FreedomCivil rights pioneer Rosa

Parks was born Feb. 4, 1913.

Queen’s TeaLet’s celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s61st anniversary on Wednesday,

Feb. 6. We will be celebratingwith a Queen’s Tea at 3 p.m. in

the activity room.Let’s talk all about the royal

family.Sign up at the concierge desk.

Paczki DayCome down to the activity room

at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12,for your Paczki’s.

Hinsdale Pet a PetThe Hinsdale Humane Society

visits with therapy dogson Mondays, Feb. 4 and 18.

Resident

Resident CouncilResident Council will be held on

Monday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m., inthe assisted living dining room.

Please bring concerns,compliments and solutions.

ALL WELCOME

GameOn

SUPER BOWL PARTYWatch the Super Bowl on the

large screen on Sunday, Feb. 3.Enjoy the game with friends,

food and drinks.Watch for details on the activityboards. Wear your team’s colors.

PartyResident

Mardi Gras PartyCome celebrate Mardi Gras with

us on Monday, Feb. 11, at2 p.m. Put on those flashy

clothes, and we’ll supply thebeads. Jazz music will be

performed by Michael J Finn.Try out Cajun appetizers and

drinks.Mark it on your calendars!

Activities

A Look Into the Past

New Year’s Eve Party, Lillian and Carole

Residents brought in 2013 witha New Year’s Party.

New Year’s Eve Party, Florence Marik

The 45’s performed, followed bydrinks and appetizers.

Florence C. at the New Year’s Eve Party

Looking forward to a wonderfulNew Year of activities and lots

of fun.

Del making Valentine crafts.

Residents have been busyworking on crafts on Thursdays.

Everyone is invited toparticipate. Come and enjoy

making crafts or just socialize onThursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the

activity room.

Therapy DirectorWelcome, Michael “Mike”

Mocerino, our new therapydirector here at Emeritus at BurrRidge. Mike comes to us with 16years of experience, 10 of whichare working in seniorcommunities. He commutesfrom Schuamburg, IL, and lovesthe water and warm weather.

Mike Mocerino

Max Kruczek is our new assist.business office director. Maxgraduated from DePaulUniversity with a businessdegree, and we are lucky to havehim in our business office.

SpotlightEmployee

Welcome, NewTeam Members

Meet Alma Serna, our newcommunity relations director atEmeritus at Burr Ridge. Almacomes to us with over 10 yearsof experience working in seniorcommunities. Alma resides inChicago’s Little Villageneighborhood and enjoysreading James Patterson novels.Everyone will enjoy Alma’ssmile and positive attitude. Heroffice is on the first floor nearthe Wellness Office.

Alma Serna

Valentine Dinner & MovieCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a

Dinner & Movie.A special Valentine meal will beserved while enjoying the movie

The Proposal.Please sign up with the

concierge as space is limited.

Did you know Max is afraternal twin?

Wednesday, Feb. 6Drumming Circle

1:30 p.m.Living Room

Friday, Feb. 8Entertainment

Roxanne Anzelone1:30 p.m.

Living Room

Monday, Feb. 11Mardi Gras Party

2 p.m.Michael J. FinnLiving Room

Wednesday, Feb. 13Painting with Mona

1:30 p.m.Activity Room

Thursday, Feb. 14Dinner & Movie

12 p.m.Activity Room

Wednesday, Feb. 202 p.m.

Memorial ServiceSkilled Dining Room

Wednesday, Feb. 27Painting with Mona

1:30 p.m.Activity Room

Please watch for updatedentertainment.

FEBRUARY

1778: A few months before his death, author Voltaire returns to Paris after being in exile for 28 years.

1805: While on the road with Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea gives birth to a son, Jean Baptiste, often called Pompey.

1809: The steamboat is patented by Robert Fulton.

1924: Beginning with a single clarinet, George Gershwin’s masterful piece “Rhapsody in Blue” is performed for the first time.

1935: The board game Monopoly hits the shelves. The game would go on to become a favorite for decades.

1940: Singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie writes the ultimate American folk song, “This Land Is Your Land.”

1952: Following the death of her father, Elizabeth is proclaimed queen. She is not formally crowned until more than a year later, receiving the proper title Queen Elizabeth II.

1962: On the Friendship 7 spacecraft, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth. He would make a return journey to space many decades later.

1972: Baseball great Hank Aaron signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that pays him $200,000 per year. The deal made him the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball at the time.

1983: The series finale of “M*A*S*H,” titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” draws more than 100 million viewers. It is the most-watched series finale of any television show in America.

1998: At the age of 15, Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest Olympic gold medal winner in her sport, figure skating.

2008: After 100 days and large-scale consequences for the entertainment industry, the Writers Guild of America ceases a strike.

Emeritus at Burr Ridge has lostsome of their family.

They are all missed!

Norrine Albrecht

Mike Smith

Gordon Dahlgren

Harry Purcell

Hilda Heritch

Elaine Zichta

MEMORIAL SERVICETo honor those we have lost.

A Memorial Service will be heldon Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m.,

in the skilled dining room.Sunday Adelakin, Vitas Hospice

Chaplain, will officiate theMemorial Service.

All residents, families and teammembers are invited to attend

this service.

SpiritualCorner

Church ServicesCatholic Mass is celebrated on the

1st and 3rd Thursday of each

month in the Assisted LivingDining Room at 2:30 p.m.

Lutheran Services are held onWednesdays in the skilled dining

room at 10:30 a.m.Nondenominational service isheld on the last Sunday of themonth at 3 p.m. in the livingroom. If you are interested in

Bible Studies, everyone is welcometo attend on the 1st and 3rd

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in theskilled dining room. Rosary is saidin the activity room on Tuesdays

and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Motivational Tip“When you reach the end of

your rope, tie a knot in it andhang on.” —Thomas Jefferson