UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRAVELOGUE Tuesday, July 3, 2:00 p.m. Summit View Auditorium No planes, trains, or automobiles are necessary for this visual adventure. With plenty of legroom to stretch out, sit back, and enjoy a dessert as we journey through the United States of America. While taking in the breathtaking beauty of the world around us, imagine yourself in the various locations we will visit. You may even recognize places you have actually visited.

GAZEBO TREATS AND ENTERTAINMENT Friday, July 20, 1:30 p.m. Elizabeth’s Garden Join us for our monthly gazebo treats and entertainment during the summer months. It is a great time to get together on a Friday afternoon in the summer with your neighbors. There will be a variety of talented entertainment and all the best summer treats at your fingertips. See you there!

SUMMER MUSIC WITH TERRY KANE Thursday, July 26, 2:00 p.m. Summit View Auditorium Terry has a master’s degree in music education from Crane School of Music. This local musician plays the guitar and mandolin, while her beautiful voice will have the whole room mesmerized. We are very pleased to have Terry with us for some old time summer music. WHY GETTYSBURG? A HISTORY OF THE GREATEST BATTLE FOUGHT ON AMERICAN SOIL Friday, July 27, 1:30 p.m. Summit View Auditorium When Sgt. Marcellus Jones fired the first shot, neither commanding general was near the battlefield. The town of Gettysburg had no special military significance, yet both Lee and Meade made the commitment to fight. This presentation by Herb Kaufman examines the road to Gettysburg, along with the strategy and tactics of the two commanding generals.

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KRAMER FAMILY CONCERT ACCOMPANIED BY KEN BORRMANN Saturday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. Summit View Auditorium Charlie Kramer’s family will be here to perform a special musical program. All three of his children are accomplished musicians, with each performer bringing their unique sound to the program.

THE CORNER STORE

Located within

Souderton Mennonite Homes

215-723-9881 ext. 42213

Open to the public!

Country gifts & cards

Monday – Friday

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

APPLE ORCHARD CAFÉ

Located within

Souderton Mennonite Homes

215-723-9881 ext. 42277

Open to the public!

Monday - Wednesday & Saturday

6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Friday

6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Brunch

10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY EVENING PROGRAMS 7:00 p.m. Summit View Auditorium/Channel 1979

July 5 Healthy Niños Honduras - Dr. Herman Sagastume, Executive Director of Healthy Niños Honduras, will be with us to talk about a new organization that has emerged from the work of MAMA Project. Healthy Niños focuses on helping malnourished children and their families. July 12 Life Story - Glen and Glenda Moyer will be sharing their life/faith story, along with their mission work in Bogota, Columbia at the El Camino Academy since 1995. July 19 Life Story - Resident Dottie Reed will share her story. The Souderton Mennonite Homes Fellowship Choir will also share some music.

July 26 Liberty Ministries - Resident Paul Long will be here with us, along with several residents of the Liberty Ministry program sharing testimonies and stories. FITNESS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES

Mondays 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Healthy Joints Class (Fitness Center) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Stretch and Flex (Family Room) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Yard Games (outside next to the Pavilion) Tuesdays 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Beginner’s Shuffleboard (Fitness Center hallway)

Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Balance Basics (Family Room) 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Prayer Yoga (Starting July 11, Pavilion) 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Ping Pong (Family Room) Thursdays 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Chair Aerobics (Family Room) 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Line Dancing (Family Room)

Fridays 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Strength Training (Family Room) 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Balance Basics (Family Room)

10% OFF TOTAL CHECK NOT VALID ON SUNDAYS

EXPIRES: August 1, 2018

10% OFF TOTAL CHECK

NOT VALID ON SUNDAYS

EXPIRES: MAY 1, 2015

SOUDERTON MENNONITE HOMES

If you have any information that you would like to see in future issues of the Summit News please feel free to contact Amy Doerr, creator, and editor at ext. 42322

Inside This Issue

Residential Living – 2-3

General Reports – 4-6

Resident Birthdays &

Updates – 7

Community Events – 8

Karin (Kramer) Foley, has been a public school music teacher for 15 years. She is also a soloist for various churches and choral groups.

David Kramer, has been an adjunct professor at Cairn University since 2010 and is a freelance trumpeter.

Lisa (Kramer) Brown, teaches privately and in church. She is also on the faculty at Csehy Summer School of Music.

RESIDENTIAL LIVING EVENTS AND TRIPS

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RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS AND UPDATES

PINOCHLE CLUB Mondays, beginning July 2 6:30 p.m. Family Room We had a great turnout for our introductory meeting last month! Players of all levels are encouraged to drop in for weekly pinochle in the Family Room. Please see Heather Scattergood for a “Pinochle Cheat Sheet” and for more information. QUARTERLY CCRC MEETING Monday, July 9 2:00 p.m. Summit View Auditorium

Residential Living residents meeting. Shuttle service begins at 1:20 p.m. for cottage and villa residents. MORRIS ARBORETUM Thursday, July 12 9:15 a.m. University of PA Chestnut Hill, PA

Enjoy the beautiful garden of the University of Pennsylvania. The Garden Highlights walking tour is at 10:00 a.m. and is approximately 1.25 miles with slight hills. Following the tour, residents will be free to wander and enjoy the garden on your own. Lunch options include the Compton Café or you are free to bring your own picnic lunch to eat at the café. Please note: this is a walking trip on some uneven ground with stairs. This trip is for residents

who have previously signed up with Wendy O’Connor. Cost: $20.00 billed to your account for garden visit and transportation SUMMER FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS Wednesday, July 18

11:00 a.m. Family Room

Do you know some of the benefits of flowers? Here is the nitty-gritty: A Rutgers University study found that the link between flowers and your satisfaction with life is far more important than previously thought. Having flowers in your home increases happiness, reduces depression and anxiety, and actually can increase emotional contact with friends and family. So, why not explore these outcomes by making your own arrangement this month? Please bring your own vase. Cost is $2.00 and sign-up sheet is located at RL bulletin board for this activity. HOME RUN DERBY Wednesday, July 18 2:00 p.m. Inside (Family Room) and

Outside (Lower Carport)

Take a swing and enjoy a fun baseball themed event. See how many home runs you can hit outside at the lower carport or inside on the Wii. Learn about baseball history, play baseball themed games and enjoy light refreshments. Call Tasia at ext. 42245 with any questions.

MORGANTOWN CLASSIC AUTOS Thursday, July 19 9:00 a.m. Morgantown, PA Visit the one of a kind showroom of classic and specialty automobiles. There is also a barn collection housing over four hundred automobiles. Residents will have approximately two hours to enjoy the automobile collection. There is seating throughout the auto mall. Lunch at Seville’s Diner on the way home with individual checks. Please remember Seville’s is CASH ONLY. This trip will require walking and/or standing. A minimum number of residents will be required to take this trip. No cost for entrance to the Morgantown Auto Mall. Cost: $8.00 for Living Branches transportation. BOOK CLUB “NIGHT” Thursday, July 19

10:30 a.m. 1st Floor Lounge Looking for a good read this summer? Join the book club for our featured selection this month, “Night”. A work by Elie Wiesel about his experience with his father in the Nazi German concentration camps at Auschwitz and Buchenwald in 1944–1945, at the height of the Holocaust toward the end of the Second World War. Please contact Heather Scattergood at ext. 42225 to obtain your book and to discuss any questions. Hope to see you at this event!

This information has been removed to protect the privacy of our residents.

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A Great Place to Live and Work

Living Branches was recently recognized at the Second Annual Workforce Celebration of our state association, LeadingAge PA. Kathleen Roberts, Director of Dementia Care Strategy, accepted an award recognizing our internship with Drexel University. Living Branches was noted as having groundbreaking dementia care work during that presentation. Kathy Shott, Chief Human Resources Officer, accepted a $1000 scholarship on behalf of Kayla DiGiovanni, resident assistant at The Willows who was unable to attend the ceremony. Kayla will be graduating from Cedar Crest College in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

LIVING U RECEPTION Tuesday, July 24 10:00 a.m. Summit View Auditorium It is a joy to begin as your new Living U Coordinator. As an educator, pastor, leader, and avid learner, I am grateful to join Living Branches in this valuable endeavor.

Living U classes offer opportunities for delight, growth, inspiration, challenge, and fellowship. The fall Living U semester will include an engaging array of classes with new and returning teachers. Come enjoy refreshments and hear about these upcoming opportunities at a kickoff reception. For more information, please contact me at ext. 44204.

-Maribeth Benner

RESIDENTIAL LIVING COVERED DISH LUNCHEON Tuesday, July 24 Noon Family Room Join friends and neighbors for a potluck luncheon in a new location and new day of the week! Bring your favorite recipe to share. Please mark your calendars and sign up as soon as possible at the RL bulletin board to reserve your seat for lunch! LONGACRE’S ICE CREAM Wednesday, July 25 1:00 p.m. Barto, PA Summer is … Longacre’s delicious ice cream and milkshakes! Make sure to reserve your seat on the Living Branches coach today! Purchase your own ice cream.

MERCER MUSEUM Thursday, August 16 Doylestown, PA WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA Tuesday, September 11 BOWMAN’S HILL WILDFLOWER PRESERVE Friday, September 14 New Hope, PA HOBBY LOBBY Wednesday, September 19 Trexlertown, PA HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SHOW Tuesday, December 4 Hampton, NJ

Grocery Trip Landis Market in Telford

Monday, July 2 Wednesday, July 18 Monday, July 30 All times are 9:30 a.m. No cost for Living Branches transportation. Pick-up locations are the main lobby, lower level, meadow view and garden view carports. Please indicate on the sign-up sheet at which carport you prefer to be picked up.

LOOKING AHEAD FOR RESIDENTIAL LIVING

From the office of Keith Heavener and the Fund Development Staff

Save These Dates:

Annual Chicken BBQ & Silent Auction Saturday, August 25 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Souderton Mennonite Homes Chicken BBQ is just around the corner! Be sure to mark your calendar for the 43rd annual event. We are excited to welcome a new singing group to the Gospel Music Fest: The Avenue Trio from Nashville, TN. Returning this year will be traditional chicken platters, baked goods, desserts, and Jesse’s BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, silent auction, car show, children’s activities, and vendor-crafter-flea market. Be sure to invite family and friends, as this truly is a fun-filled day for the whole family. Hymn Sing Under the Tent Sunday, August 26 6:00 p.m. Also, mark your calendar for the “Hymn Sing Under the Tent”. Join friends and neighbors to fellowship together with four-part singing under the big tent. A special offering will be received to benefit the Agape Fund, which provides for residents who no longer have the ability to pay the full cost of their care.

Our New Fund Development Associate I am pleased to announce that Dena Winner has accepted the position of part-time fund development associate, serving the Dock Woods and Souderton Mennonite Homes campuses. Dena is a seasoned administrative manager, with previous experience in sales, marketing, and research. She also worked for a time as a substitute teacher.

Dena is a graduate of Eastern College, Saint Davids, PA. She grew up in Lancaster, and currently lives in Lansdale. Dena is married to Dave, who is a professor and consultant. They have three children; a son who will be a senior in high school, a daughter who will be a freshman in college, and another daughter who will be a senior in college. Dena enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Dena started her position on Wednesday, June 6. She will be working four half-days each week, dividing her time between the Dock Woods and Souderton campuses, and using shared office space as needed. Dena’s extension is 44304. Please join me in welcoming Dena to the Living Branches team.

-Keith Heavener

AARP REFRESHER SMART DRIVER COURSE Wednesday, August 1 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Summit View Auditorium This is for drivers who have taken an AARP driving course within the past three years and need a refresher class. Cost for class is $15.00 for AARP members/$20.00 for non-members. No cash will be accepted, make check payable to AARP. Payment is due the day of class. Registration is necessary as seating is limited. Register by Friday, July 20, on the posted sign-up sheet outside Heather’s office. Please contact Heather Scattergood at ext. 42225 for any additional information.

INTRO TO JEWELRY MAKING WITH RESIDENT KAREN NASE Tuesday, July 31 11:00 a.m.

Family Room

Jewelry has evolved from shells and stones in ancient Egypt to the gemstones, pearls and metals we have today. Having taken over 30 classes to learn various stitches and techniques, Karen had her own business making custom jewelry for weddings, proms, Mother's Day, and gifts for any occasion. Recently, Karen taught a class of eleven women who created their own bracelets, each very different, and reflecting the designer's choice.

Therapy Social:

Living with Low Vision

Did you know that vision is the primary sense and

it is the first to alert us to danger? Low vision is

defined as a visual impairment that is not

correctable by standard eyeglasses, contact lenses,

medication or surgery and interferes with the

ability to perform everyday activities. Vision also

provides us information at a speed than any other

sense. Age related eye diseases are the most

common cause of low vision and can hinder one’s ability to complete functional tasks.

Occupational Therapy can help with low vision and

it’s effects on everyday life. There are many

adaptations or techniques available to help live a

normal life with low vision. Come and learn from

our talented staff! 4/16/2018 at 3:00pm in the

café’. Light refreshment will be

provided

The Aging Brain: Your Memory And You

Monday, March 19, at 3:00 p.m. in the café, come

participate in an informative session presented by

Select Rehab’s Speech Therapist. This session will

educate you on how memory recall can be affected

as we age, inform you about dementia/Alzheimer’s

disease, and how to compensate for memory loss.

Wallach Shoe Store Wednesday, March 21 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friendship Room Wallach Shoe Store has been in business since 1939. Now the store has travelled to more than 80 retirement communities in the past 18 years. Come see the selection of shoes that they offer.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Gathering with the Gaithers We will be showing music videos of the Gaithers each Wednesday, except July 4, during our Bible Study time in the Summit View Auditorium.

Fellowship Offering Report:

May Offerings: $2,214.00 for Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club Offerings for July will be going to: Healthy Niños Honduras (formerly MAMA Project)

Out and About with Tasia

Downtown Scoop Walk Friday, July 27 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a walk with friends and a sweet treat in between! Starting at the lower carport, we will walk to Downtown Scoop on Chestnut St. to cool off with some ice cream. Summer Pool Days Fridays 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Join Tasia at the Souderton Borough Pool for free

swim time. You are welcome to swim on your

own or join in on easy aquatic exercises. We will

meet by the pool ticket booth.

From the Desk of Tasia

Safer Sunscreen

As the warmer months bring us lots of sunshine and we spend more time outside, sunscreen becomes even more important. Of course, it is just as important that these sunscreens are safe for your body. Research has shown that sunscreens that contain zinc oxide are the safest option and most effective. For more than 2,000 years, zinc has been used to help heal burns and wounds. Zinc oxide is created when zinc is chemically heated and combined with oxygen molecules. These two elements are formed into a powder and used in certain sunscreens or kept in powder form. Zinc oxide has been found to protect against broad spectrum ultraviolet rays (UVA & UVB) which is not typical of other chemical sunscreens that only protect against one type of UV light. Those products that contain a higher percentage of zinc oxide are more likely to prevent burns and determines the final SPF level. Typically, zinc oxide percentages are between 25-30%. When purchasing sunscreen, make sure you look at the ingredients to ensure that zinc oxide is included! Remember when using this sunscreen, to apply 30 minutes before heading outdoors, do not miss sensitive spots such as the top of the ears, back of the neck, lips and top of the head or feet. If you would like to make your own zinc oxide sunscreen this summer here is a recipe: Ingredients: 10 drops lavender essential oil 1 tbsp. pomegranate oil ¾-cup coconut oil 2 tbsps. zinc oxide 2 tbsps. shea butter Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide in a

glass jar. 2. Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water on

stove over medium/low heat 3. Place jar in saucepan and stir contents until

the ingredients start to melt 4. Once all the ingredients are combined, add in

zinc oxide and stir well. Store in cool place.

6. Epsom Salt & Magnesium- In general, healthy

magnesium levels from Epsom salt use can help

overall bodily inflammation since low

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A Friendly Reminder: As phone and mail scams continue, always be vigilant and maintain a “healthy suspicion.” Scammers are creative; they are coming up with new scams and variations on old scams on a daily basis. They often catch their victims off guard playing on their emotions, i.e. fear, empathy, etc. When you receive a call, never give out or confirm any personal information. Just Hang Up!

Living Branches Apparel Living Branches embroidered apparel is now on sale! To purchase items, pick up an order form at the front desk, or visit lbapparel.logoshop.com. The deadline for orders is Friday, July 13. Items available: unisex crew neck sweatshirt and a hat.

The items will be delivered to Living Branches at the beginning of August. Communication will be sent out next month regarding specific pick-up times at each campus. For more information, contact Rebecca Kikendall at 215-368-4438 ext. 44109.

BOCCE BALL AND CROQUET

Tuesday, July 10 and July 17

1:30 p.m.

Dock Woods

Learn how to play bocce ball and croquet with

our neighbors at Dock Woods! Enjoy the

outdoors while playing these classic yard

games. Beginners to experienced are welcome.

Sign up in the Fitness Center. Shuttle provided. PRAYER YOGA

Wednesday, July 11

11:00 a.m.

Pavilion

Yoga consists of exercises that incorporate fluid movement, stretching, controlled breathing and focus. Prayer yoga incorporates scripture, and prayer throughout the entire class. All yoga poses will be completed using a chair but feel free to bring a yoga mat if you already have experience!

From the Desk of the Volunteer Coordinator For the majority of July, Lynne Allebach will be out of the office. During her absence, volunteers should be in contact with their unit supervisors about any call outs or changes in schedules.

Will Donnelly, volunteer coordinator assistant, is available on Tuesdays and Fridays on the Dock Woods campus and can be reached at ext. 44189. Will can answer any general volunteer questions you might have.

For inquiries about opportunities at the Souderton Mennonite Homes Chicken BBQ in August contact Rebecca Kikendall at ext. 44109.

Wellness Social Happily Hydrated Tuesday, July 3

3:00 p.m.

Apple Orchard Cafe

FULL FACILITY LOOK AHEAD

Annual Red Hill Band Outdoor Event Thursday, August 9, 6:30 p.m.

For men: Golf polo Zip up jacket Dress shirt

For women: Golf polo Zip up jacket Cardigan

End of Life Conversation The last two Thursday evening programs in June have dealt with facing the end of life. One evening was from a spiritual perspective and one from a medical perspective. As a follow-up to these two evenings Pastor Joy and Pastor Larry would like to have several small groups come together to continue the conversation.

What are your hopes? What are your fears, facing the end of life? How can you know when to let go?

Watch for an announcement about signing up for a group. Everyone is invited!