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Nativity scenes, Christmas trees, ornaments, and

poinsettias! Red and green, gold and silver, blue -

all the colors of Christmas! During December,

wherever you looked

throughout the community,

you could find evidence that

Christmas came in 2020!

Christmas Sightings

JANUARY 2021

Chef Stephan Pyles, fifth generation Texan and founding father of

Southwestern Cuisine, visited Parkway Place in December. In

coordination with Chef Derone Martin, he curated a 3-course meal

for prospective residents and spoke about the culinary experience.

While on campus, he met with

residents for a Meet and Greet as

well as working with the staff in our

own kitchen. Chef Pyles is a

celebrated restauranteur, cookbook

author, philanthropist, and educator.

He has created twenty-two

restaurants in five cities over the

past thirty years. Most recently, he

created five unique food and beverage venues for Ventana, the

newest senior living community in the Buckner family.

Chef Stephan Pyles

It’s a Christmas Show! The staff of Parkway Place planned a Christmas

Show (called It’s a Christmas Show!) for the residents.

Unfortunately, the show could not be performed live,

so the next best thing was done. The performances

were all pre-recorded and shown on Channels 61

and 62 multiple times during the Christmas season.

Thank you to Ellis Bardin, John Bender, Tonya Farr,

Linda Fitzhugh,

Mary Green, Kerry Kennedy, Dragoslav Lukic, Derone Martin,

Abraham Mathew, Derwin Penn, Lauren Perrone, and Tony Piazza

for sharing their time and their talents.

“Tiny Dancers” performed to a Christmas medley.

Chef Derone Martin

read

“T’was the Night

Before Christmas”.

Lauren Perrone tapped all around

the Christmas tree!

Ellis Bardin sang two

Christmas favorites.

The real reason for the season

Trees!

Trees!

And more trees!

A right jolly old elf!

Poinsettias brighten the day!

MONTH, DAY YEAR

In the past few weeks, I have been asked to sit in on several interviews for open positions here at Parkway Place. We ask the questions and the potential employee answers or does not answer the questions. We make our decision based on the answers to the questions. However, the answers are not always the key element. Sometimes we look at the heart of the person to see what drives them. Is there a passion? Is there a calling?

What if we had to interview for the position of Christian? There is always an interview with the people that Jesus encounters. The rich young ruler asked the questions but did not like the answer and went away sad. Zacchaeus asked the questions, and he went away joyfully. What made the difference? Demas in 2 Timothy was accepted into the community of faith only to follow a different calling, just as singer Jackson Browne writes in his song about The Pretender - ‘who started out so young and strong only to surrender.’ The interview with the Savior is not even a question; it is a statement - “Come. Follow me.” Many hearts have been changed by that one invitation. It is more than answering a question correctly. It is more than following with your will. It means to hear the call and to follow with passion, with your whole heart. The following is accomplished by one word, Emmanuel - God with us. “Come follow me, and I will abide with you.” What a great invitation, and the correct response to this interview statement is more than words. It is action. “And immediately they left their nets and followed Him.” - Matthew 4.20. For 2021, will it be said that the residents and associates of Parkway Place ‘left their nets’ to follow Him?

Wellness Tip Preventing Falls in your Environment

Footwear • Insure proper traction, shoe fit and support

Home hazards

• Throw rugs – remove or anchor these trip and slip hazards

• Lighting – use adequate lighting, as dim light is a fall hazard

• Clutter – Clear objects from walkways • Extension cords – check placement and

secure • Bathroom assistive devices – recommend

sturdy, properly installed grab bars/handrails

Linda Fitzhugh Director of Resident Engagement

Dear residents, families, and associates,

I hope you all had a Merry Quarantine Christmas and a Happy New Year. And, ‘that 2020’ is gone and here we are in a New Year – 2021. Though the vaccines are out and available to people, COVID-19 is adamant and likely to stay active in this world until God Himself has mercy upon us. With the administration of vaccinations, we may see a relief soon. We also had a very short annual associates appreciation event in December where the associates (staff) were appreciated through your generous donations. As discussed with the Resident Council, associates got Mastercard or Visa gift cards as well as 30 different raffle prizes. We also plan to have another appreciation event in April, and in August as well, before the holiday party in 2021. Thanks to the great hearts that stopped by to give a donation towards our employees’ fund. Thanks for your continued support by wearing masks, maintaining social distance and following reasonable restrictions during this time. There is not a single day that passes without hearing a “Thank You” from a resident or a family member to show their love, support and prayers to our team. We carry our goal and remember each

time to Inspire Happiness. God bless you all. Looking forward to a blessed 2021 and to serving our great seniors at Parkway Place.

Abraham Mathew Executive Director

Nutrition Tip

SMART Goals

January tends to be the month that people are most excited and willing to make changes to their everyday lifestyle. This year, try focusing on selecting habits that you can stick to in the long run. Make your goals SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time- bound. Instead of saying “No sweets this year!”, try making your goal “I will limit my sweets to 3 servings per week for the full month of January”. Another example would be “I will eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits every day for the full month of January.” It can also be fun to create a “nutrition goal of the month” and make one goal you can focus on for that month. Remember – it takes 30 DAYS to form a new habit! Let’s make 2021 our most nutritious year yet!

Open office hours – every Wednesday from 12:30pm-2:30pm.

Feel free to come by my office with any questions you may have

on nutrition!

Kerry Kennedy, RD, LD, MS

Assistant Director of Culinary Services

Abe’s Corner

JANUARY 2021

Chaplain John Bender

Associate of the Month Dionne DuBose, Activities Director in Assisted Living, is Associate of the Month. Born in California, Dionne grew up in Mount Holly, NJ and Germany, graduating from Zweibruecken American High School. Growing up in Europe provided opportunities to travel to many different

countries, including Spain, England, and France. It was truly a blessing. Dionne enjoyed being a world traveler and has been inspiring happiness at Buckner Parkway Place for the last six years.

Contact Chaplain John Bender if you would like to participate in praying that empty apartments will soon be filled. Each participant is assigned a specific apartment to pray for.

CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS

Residents had the chance to

have their portrait made in

front of the Cabana Room

Christmas tree. The blue

decorations made a lovely

and festive backdrop. Each

resident received multiple

prints at no cost. They then

had a lovely keepsake gift

for their children and grandchildren.

CHRISTMAS CHEER

Jameca Rosser, a member

of our culinary team,

inspires happiness every

day, donning red and green

during December. She

brought cheer to the

Brimhurst Dining Room.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

December 2, 2020 was

a special day for Shirley

Clark! It was her 101st

birthday. Lunch with

family was followed by

cake and balloons!

Happy Birthday, Shirley!

You are an inspiration!

TOYMAKERS Woodworkers Earl Montgomery and Paul Smith were busy making toys for children in need.

January Birthdays

Ragtime with Mary Green Tuesday, January 5 at 2:00 (2) Enjoy ragtime tunes by Scott Joplin and other great composers. Mary Green will perform on Channel 2.

Documentary: World War II in Color Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 at 1:00 (62) Footage of the most dramatic moments from World War II is restored in color for this documentary series.

Hot Chocolate Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 (ML) Outside may be cold, but inside you can warm up with hot chocolate! A variety of toppings will be available to try.

Crazy Hat Day! Friday, January 22 Got some funny headgear? It’s time to share it! Residents AND associates are invited to wear their favorite crazy hats all day!

At Christmas, residents decorate their doors and common areas, making the entire community festive! With the help of her good friend Kay Sublett, Ella transformed the first floor of Building A into a winter wonderland with unique and charming decor. Thank you, Ella and Kay,for bringing Christmas cheer to everyone who passes by!

Upcoming Events

Abraham Mathew 281-677-5904 Executive Director

Shima Reddy 281-677-5903 Director of Administrative Services

John Bender 281-677-5917 Chaplain

Derone Martin 281-677-5916 Executive Chef

Kerry Kennedy 281-677-5968 Assistant Director of Culinary Services / Registered Dietician

Dragoslav Lukic 281-556-9200 Director of Environmental Services

Linda Fitzhugh 281-677-5910 Director of Resident Engagement

Michelle Barroso 281-677-5912 Director of IL Marketing

Mary Green 281-677-5908 Life Enrichment Coordinator

Important Numbers What’s Going On at Parkway Place

JANUARY 2021 INDEPENDENT LIFE

1/1 Dan Tennant 1/13 Emmie Kronkosky

1/2 Edith Latham 1/22 Marge Schilling

1/8 Marge Bumpass

Christmas Cheer

Events & Adventures

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

January Movie Matinees

1/7 Sleepless in Seattle 1/14 Into the Woods 1/21 MacArthur 1/28 Emma

1 New Year’s Day 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62)

2

3 3:30 Vespers (62)

4 9:00-12:00 Dr. Ho 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:30 Monday School (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

5 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 Yoga (61) 2:00 Ragtime with Mary (2) 4:00 Town Hall Meeting (62)

6 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:30 Singalong (2) 3:00 Bingo (2)

7 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 11:30 Worship Time (62) 1:00 Yoga (61) 2:00 Movie Matinee (62)

8 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 World War II in Color (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

9

10 3:30 Vespers (62)

11 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:30 Monday School (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

12 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 Yoga (61) 4:00 Town Hall Meeting (62)



15 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 World War II in Color (62) 2:30 Birthday Social (2)

16

17 3:30 Vespers (62)

18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:30 Monday School (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

19 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 Yoga (61) 2:00 Hot Chocolate Day (ML) 4:00 Town Hall Meeting (62)



22 Crazy Hat Day! 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 World War II in Color (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

23

24 3:30 Vespers (62) 31 3:30 Vespers (62)

25 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Chair Exercise (62) 1:30 Monday School (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

26 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Chair Exercise (62) 1:00 Yoga (61) 4:00 Town Hall Meeting (62)

27 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Chair Exercise (62) 1:30 Singalong (2) 3:00 Bingo (2)


29 9:45 Sit & Be Fit (61) 10:00 Exercise (62) 1:00 World War II in Color (62) 3:00 Bingo (2)

30

Every morning!

M - F 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place! (62)

Map Legend AC - Arts & Crafts AU - Auditorium CH - Chapel DR - Dining Room GR - Game Room ML - Main Lobby WC - Wellness Center

2 - TV Channel 2 61 - TV Channel 61 62 - TV Channel 62

JANUARY 2021 INDEPENDENT LIFE

QUANTUM PEST CONTROL – B

Dear Residents,

Greetings! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. January is the start of a new year and the time for resolutions, and I want to take this time and wish everyone a safe 2021! I hope it is a better year than 2020 has been with the pandemic. Stay safe and God Bless.

Todd Werthman Healthcare Administrator

Happy New Year from Wanda Weeden. She is a resident in the Haven. Wanda is very active and currently serves as President of the Assisted Living Resident Council. She works closely with the Healthcare leadership team.

Juanita Collins spending time by the piano.

Happy New Year

Hot Chocolate Tuesday, January 19 at 2:00 Outside may be cold, but inside will be toasty!Warm up with hot chocolate! And adding marsh-mallows us not your only choice. A variety of toppings will be available to try.

Crazy Hat Day! Friday, January 22 Got some funny headgear?Residents AND associates are invited to wear crazy hats all day!

Upcoming Events Important Numbers Todd’s Corner

JANUARY 2021

Abraham Mathew 281-677-5904 Executive Director

Todd Werthman 281-677-5902 Healthcare Administrator

Toyin Ibrahim 281-677-5928 Director of Assisted Living

John Bender 281-677-5917 Chaplain

Lucas Schipansky 281-677-5929 Director of Nursing

Ellis Bardin 281-677-5903 Social Worker

Benjamin Moore 281-677-5945 Director of Therapy

Jacqueline Pigott 281-677-5926 Haven Activity Director

Dionne DuBose 281-677-5930 Heights Activity Director

Olivia Johnson 281-677-5937 Harbor Activity Director

January Birthdays

1/3 Elizabeth Lively 1/24 Garrett Graham

1/8 Charles Gemar 1/24 Grace Harrison

1/8 Winnie Pigott 1/26 Dorothy Powell

1/10 Patricia Smart 1/27 Antoinette Porcarello

1/18 John Robinson 1/28 Nadine Patterson

1/23 Marguerite Hays

HEALTHCARE

Residents enjoyed posing by one of the

many Christmas trees in the community.

Holiday Visits

Family and friends

enjoyed visits with

residents during the

holidays. Even with

safety protocols in

place, everyone

enjoyed seeing loved

ones.

Events & Adventures

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 1:30 New Year Resolution Talk (MC) 2:30 Crossword Solving (SN) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

2 10:00 Musical Singalong (MC) 11:00 Hallmark Movie (26) 2:00 Piano Melodies (MC) 2:30 Independent Word Search (MC)

3 10:00 Gospel Singalong (MC) 2:00 Hallmark Movies (26) 3:30 Virtual Vespers (62)

4 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 11:00 Old Proverbs (MC) 1:00 You be the Judge (MC) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

5 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 10-10:15 Hallway Hymns (AL-3rd) 2:00 Trivia on Wheels w/Prizes (SN) 2:00 Ragtime with Mary (2) 3:00 Concentration Game (AL)3:30 Indoor Stroll or Roll (MC)

6 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 10:00 Devotional w/Chaplain John (MC) 11:30 Piano w/Rodney (61) 1:30 Singalong (2) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

7 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 11:30 Virtual Worship Time (62) 2:00 Trivia Fun (MC) 2:30 Music on Wheels (SN) 3:00 Individual Puzzle Piecing (AL)

8 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 1:30 Comedy Hour (MC) 2:30 Crossword Solving (SN) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)



11 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 11:00 Old Proverbs (MC) 1:00 Finish the Song (MC) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

12 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 10-10:15 Hallway Hymns (AL-3rd) 2:00 Trivia on Wheels w/Prizes (SN) 3:00 Concentration Game (AL)3:30 Indoor Stroll or Roll (MC)



15 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 1:30 Comedy Hour (MC) 2:30 Crossword Solving (SN) 2:30 Birthday Social (62)



18 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 11:00 Old Proverbs (MC) 1:00 You be the Judge (MC) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

19 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 10-10:15 Hallway Hymns (AL-3rd) 2:00 Trivia on Wheels w/Prizes (SN) 2:00 Hot Chocolate Day (HC) 3:00 Concentration Game (AL)3:30 Indoor Stroll or Roll (MC)



22 CRAZY HAT DAY! 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 1:30 Comedy Hour (MC) 2:30 Crossword Solving (SN) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)


24 10:00 Gospel Singalong (MC) 2:00 Hallmark Movies (26) 3:30 Virtual Vespers (62) 31 10:00 Gospel Singalong (MC) 2:00 Hallmark Movies (26) 3:30 Virtual Vespers (62)

25 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 11:00 Old Proverbs (MC) 1:00 Finish the Song (MC) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

26 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 10-10:15 Hallway Hymns (AL-3rd) 2:00 Trivia on Wheels w/Prizes (SN) 3:00 Concentration Game (AL)3:30 Indoor Stroll or Roll (MC)



29 9:00 Good Morning, Parkway Place (62) 9:45 Virtual Sit & Be Fit (61) 1:30 Comedy Hour (MC) 2:30 Crossword Solving (SN) 3:00 Virtual Bingo (2)

30 10:00 Musical Singalong (MC) 11:00 Hallmark Movie (26)

2:00 Piano Melodies (MC) 2:30 Independent Word Search (MC)

JANUARY 2021 HEALTHCARE

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