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3. Visit or write your grandchildren:

The art of a handwritten letter isn’t lost just yet! If you can’t get out to visit your grandchildren due to locality or mobility reasons, try starting a pen pal system with them. Seniors who stay connected with family and friends are more likely to feel content.

4. Rekindle or find a hobby:

Whether it be painting or coin collecting, many seniors forget about hobbies they once enjoyed for hours on end. Use the fresh start of the New Year as inspiration to get back to one of your favorite pastimes, which will conjure many good memories. Take it a step further and turn your hobby into community service, which may bring you great purpose. Do you love knitting? Try knitting newborn caps for babies at a local hospital, or gloves for children at a local family shelter.

5. Volunteer:

Experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction by helping others in need. There are endless opportunities for volunteering these days, be it a local food shelter or simply visiting with a less mobile senior. You don’t have to embark on a month-long fundraising mission to make a difference. Volunteering can be as simple as visiting with a new or shy senior in your community who might appreciate a friendly face.

7255 West Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make

Most people treat the New Year as a fresh start, setting a variety of personal goals for optimum health, wellness and productivity. Although New Year’s resolutions are made with good intentions, they are often unrealistic goals and soon broken by springtime. Many seniors enjoy their daily routines and can benefit from these 5 easy and senior-focused resolutions that will allow them to take small steps towards a better self in the New Year.

1. Take a walk every day, even if it’s short:

Just 20 minutes of physical activity a day, such as walking, can reap huge health benefits. According to AmericanTrails.org seniors can decrease risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and more just by staying active. Join our walking club “Happy Feet Walking Club” here at Fieldstone and get the added health benefits of staying social at the same time!

2. Skip dessert or opt for the sugar-free option:

Many senior communities now offer restaurant-style dining, and with this comes the opportunity to choose from a variety of sweet treats to satisfyingly end each meal. Even seniors who consciously watched their diet for years may become comfortable with eating dessert after dinner each night, which can lead to unhealthy weight gain and risk of high blood sugar. In the New Year, make an effort to skip dessert a few times a week, or choose the sugar-free option instead for better health

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Angie Reeves, Caregiver

January Birthdays

In astrology, those born between January 1st and 19th are Capricorn’s Goats. Capricorns are independent, detail-oriented, patient, and self-sufficient. These qualities help the sure-footed goats achieve stability and security. Those born between January 20th and 31st are Water Bearers of Aquarius. Aquarians may be shy and quiet, but they are energetic, unique, and independent visionaries. They are often unemotional, intellectual, and will pursue wisdom to the ends of the earth.

Residents Dorothy Allan – January 9th

Virginia Bayless – January 12th Leona Bailis – January 20th

Herman Waltman – January 21st Dale Hubbard – January 26th

Staff

Michael Wilson – January 3rd Wayne Witt – January 4th

Laura Esquivel – January 16th

JANUARY 2017

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Executive Director

Ray Francis

Community Relations Director

Kari Skinner

Business Office Manager

Kristine Sprowl

Director of Nursing

Carla Sautell

Maintenance Director

Wayne Witt

Life Enrichment Director

Kim Lloyd

Housekeeping Service

Brenda Pangburn

Angie has been a caregiver since 1997 and has had the pleasure of serving Fieldstone residents since July. Angie says she loves working with, and getting to know each of the residents. Because of her deep caring connection with the residents she works with, Angie quickly recognizes when a resident has a change in their “usual” behavior and appearance. She responds quickly in getting the appropriate medical assistance required for the resident’s safety, health and well-being. In one instance, recently, an Emergency Room Doctor stated that because of Angie’s attention to detail and changes in one of our resident’s health conditions she may have saved their life. We are happy to honor Angie as Employee of the Month…THANK YOU ANGIE FOR ALL YOU DO!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 10:00 Wii Bowling (W) 1:25 Seahawks vs 49ers FOOTBALL (MT) (C)

2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 Movie & Popcorn(MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Colored Pencils (A) 2:00 Shuffleboard (1st Floor) 2:00 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (MT) 3:00 Hot Cocoa Social (C)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Scenic Drive 10:30 Happy Feet Walking (Meet in E) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 BINGO (D)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Cornerstone Bible Study (L) 10:30 Art 1:00 New Resident Orientation (MT) 2:00 Residents Town Hall Mtg (MT) 3:00 HAPPY HOUR with Dakota Brown/Guitar (C)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Billiards (B) 1:30 Tai Chi (E) 2:00 Root Beer Floats(C) 3:00 MOVIE& POPCORN (MT)

10:00 Games 3:00 BINGO (D)

10:00 Wii Bowling (W)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Trip to Dollar Store (SU $) 10:30 Book Club (L) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 Movie & Popcorn(MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Colored Pencils (A) 2:00 Shuffleboard (1st Floor) 2:00 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Scenic Drive 10:30 Happy Feet Walking (Meet in E) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 BINGO (D)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Cornerstone Bible Study (L) 10:30 Join Janis & Her Baby Bunnies (W) 2:00 Bean Bag Toss with Wayne (E) 3:00 HAPPY HOUR (C) 3:00 Gary Malner ComedyAccordian (Lobby)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:30 Billiards (B) 1:30 Tai Chi (E) 2:00 Root Beer Floats(C) 3:00 MOVIE& POPCORN (MT)

10:00 Games 3:00 BINGO (D)

10:00 Wii Bowling (W) 9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Trip to Country Mercantile(SU $) 10:30 Brain Game (RK) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 Movie & Popcorn(MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Colored Pencils (A) 1:30 Chef Chat (MT) 2:00 Shuffleboard (1st Floor) 2:00 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (MT) 3:00 Taco Tuesday (C) 3:00 Gabriel Knutzen Music/ Piano (L)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Scenic Drive 10:30 Happy Feet Walking (Meet in E) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 BINGO (D)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Cornerstone Bible Study (L) 10:30 Art 2:00 Bean Bag Toss with Wayne (E) 3:00 HAPPY HOUR (C) 6:00 “Once” Musical at Toyota Center (SU $)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Billiards (B) 11:00 Mary Kay Products (W) 1:30 Tai Chi (E) 2:00 Root Beer Floats(C) 3:00 MOVIE& POPCORN (MT)

10:00 Games 3:00 BINGO (D)

10:00 Wii Bowling (W) 3:00 National Football Championship (MT) (C) 6:40 American Football Championship (MT) (C)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Trip to Walmart (SU $) 10:30 Book Club (L) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 2:00 RESIDENT GYM ORIENTATION (E)

3:00 Movie & Popcorn(MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Watercolor Painting (A) 1:30 History Talk with “Dutch” -Steamboat Columbia/Snake Rivers (MT) 2:00 Shuffleboard (1st Floor) 2:00 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (MT) 3:00 January Birthday Celebration Social (C)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Scenic Drive 10:30 Happy Feet Walking (Meet in E) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 BINGO (D)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:00 Cornerstone Bible Study (L) 10:30 Join Janis & Her Anastolian Shephard Guardian Pup (W) 11:30 Free Hearing Clinic(MT) 2:00 Bean Bag Toss (E) 3:00 HAPPY HOUR (C)

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:30 Billiards (B) 1:30 Tai Chi (E) 2:00 Root Beer Floats(C) 3:00 MOVIE& POPCORN (MT) 6:30 American Hockey Game (SU $)

10:00 Games 3:00 BINGO (D)

10:00 Wii Bowling (W)

Calendar Key: A – Art

L -Library O-Outdoor & - Money E - Exercise D - Dining SU- Sign-Up B - Billiards P - Piano PD-Priv Dining C – Café MT-Movie/theater W – Wii RK-Resident Kitchen

9:30 Group Exercise(E) 10:00 Trip to Fred Meyers (SU $) 10:30 Brain Game (RK) 2:00 PINOCHLE (L) 3:00 Movie & Popcorn(MT)

9:30 Group Exercise (E) 10:30 Watercolor Painting (A) 2:00 Shuffleboard (1st) 2:00 Holy Spirit Catholic Church (MT) 3:00 Popcorn Social

FIELDSTONE GRANDRIDGE

PLEASE NOTE: All activities subject to change based on the needs of our residents. PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, PURPOSEFUL