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St. Mark Village, Inc., MembershipAs a not for profit company, St. Mark Village,

Inc., does not have stock holders but it does have members. To be a member of St. Mark Village, Inc., one must be a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church or a Life Care Resident of St. Mark Village. It is not necessary as a Resi-dent to become a member, but if you wish to at-tend the Annual Meeting on Monday, January 28, at 4:30 p.m., you must be a registered member.

2nd Floor SE Laundry ClosureThe 2nd Floor SE Laundry Room will be closed

for renovations beginning Monday, January 14, through Friday, January 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but look forward to the outcome of this project.

New Monthly Doc Talk Series “The Specter of Dementia”

Join Dr. Thomas Pearson, Neurologist, on Mon-day, January 28, at 12:00 noon in the Chapel, as he gives an introduction to common causes, types and evaluation of Dementia. What is Dementia? What is Alzheimer’s Disease? What are the different forms of Dementia? Also, learn different medica-tions, treatments and preventatives for Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Monday Morning Menu ChatEach Monday (excluding the 1st Monday of the

month) at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room, Huseyin Isguzar, Chief Culinary Officer, will meet with you to discuss last week’s menus and what special requests you might have for the coming weeks. The next Monday Morning Menu Chat will be held on Mon-day, January 14.

2019 Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers

The Annual Residents Meeting and Installation of Officers was held on Monday, January 7. Pic-tures of your newly elected Officers are posted on the main bulletin board.

Thank you to all Residents who partici-pated in un-decorating the Village. We really appreciate your help!

Save the Date! White Elephant Sale August 28th

The annual White Elephant Sale will take place on Wednesday, August 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the South Hall. Donations of kitchen items, knick-knacks, collectibles, pictures, jewelry, purses, games, puzzles, and other items are currently being accepted and can be brought to the Hobby Room. Now is your chance to clean out your closets, drawers, patios, and storage bins! Please no clothing, Christmas items, or large furniture items. If you are unsure about an item you wish to donate, please call Ellen or Kris in the Hobby Room at ext. 1743.

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Resident Telephone DirectoryThe new St. Mark Village Resident

Telephone Directory has been distrib-uted. Please use this and upcoming issues of The Lively Mark to keep your directory up-to-date.

Shopping Trip to IKEAWe’re off for a little shopping at IKEA in Tampa

on Wednesday, January 23. We will leave the Village at 9:30 a.m. IKEA sells a wide range of affordable ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares. Be-sides providing a copy of their latest catalog for you to borrow while you shop, the store also provides tape measures, pencils, and note pads for you to write down information like price tag details or where to pick up your item. The IKEA store has a lot of fully furnished showrooms. You may sit on the chairs, lie on the beds, and try out everything. Sales representa-tives won’t bother you while you shop. Need help? Just ask! Wear your walking shoes—this store is in a warehouse-like space with many different items to see. Remember, if you purchase a furniture item you will have to put it together. Lunch will be “on your own” at the on-site restaurant which offers full meals—from sandwiches to cake and coffee and ev-erything in-between. We will leave IKEA at 1:45 p.m. If interested, please sign up in the Admin-istration Office.

The Florida State FairOn Wednesday, February 13, we will head to

the Florida State Fair in Tampa. The cost is $7 for “Senior Day” at the Fair. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. and we plan to stay until 3:00 p.m. for a day of fun!

The Fair offers one-of-a-kind entertainment that is wild, wacky, and wonderfully weird; such as, rooster crowing contests, pig races, circus me-nagerie, a ‘mooternity’ ward, and so much more! Lunch will be “on your own” at the fair. If inter-ested, please sign up using the Activity Sign Ups Lottery System beginning Monday, January 14. (See Administration for details.) There will be no refunds after Friday, January 25.

Resident Telephone

DirectoryJanuary 2019

January’s Birthday and Anniversary Celebration

The Sweet Adelines, a musical group, will be performing at the January Birthday and Anniversary Celebration on Friday, January 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of January and want to be recognized, please sign up on the bulletin board and come down a little early to have your picture taken.

Resident BirthdaysHarold Wisse Apt. 2016 January 13Pat Nurse Apt. 339 January 14Carol Merrell Rm. 1021 January 15Mary Jane Allison Apt. 1205 January 16Gertrude Gustafson Apt. 348 January 17Walter Irion Rm. 1031 January 17Theodora Preston Apt. 362 January 17Richard Brounley Apt. 3105 January 18Donna Rupprecht Apt. 235 January 18Carol Dust Apt. 440 January 19

The Sound of MusicCome to the Chapel on Monday, January 21, at

6:30 p.m. to see a new version of The Sound of Music by the British Academy of Film and Television.

The spectacular Kara Tointon delivers a mesmer-izing performance and incredible vocal talents as Ma-ria the tom-boyish nun who reluctantly becomes the governess for seven children living in the shadow of their stern widower father. Along with her required duties, Maria brings love, music and excitement back into the children’s lives… and also eventually begins to have an effect on their father. But just when things are looking up, the rise of Nazism and the looming threat of war darkens their future. This 2018 musical is 2 hours long. Not Rated.

The Scooter Man Scooter, Walker and Wheelchair Services

Come to the Hobby Room on Wednesday, January 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to have your scooter, walker, or wheelchair serviced for free. If it is in need of a repair, the mobility specialist, Dave Ogden, will arrange to come back at a later date to make the repair. Please be aware that some repairs will incur a charge.

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Trivial PursuitTest your knowledge and join us in the Hobby

Room to play Trivial Pursuit on Monday, January 14, at 1:30 p.m. This game tests a player’s ability to answer general knowledge questions. The more you answer correctly the more points you score for your team. Are you ready for the challenge, if so, come for a stimulating battle of the minds.

Armchair Travel: Let’s Travel to Alaska and Hawaii

Sit back, relax, and travel to Alaska and Hawaii on Monday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Breathtaking photography captures Alaska’s gran-deur as you cruise the Inside Passage, visit colorful coastal towns, gaze upon fjords and glaciers, ride the Alaskan railroad from Fairbanks, marvel at Mt. McKinley, and venture to the remote Eskimo lands in the far North. Visit cities such as Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan. Then paradise awaits in Hawaii, visit a land with vibrant people, exotic cultures, exciting history, and scenic wonders. Visit Oahu’s Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, the Battleship Arizona Memo-rial, Honolulu, the Kodak Hula Show, Volcanoes National Park and more. This 2008 travel video by Questar is from 2008 and is 2 hours long.

The Midweek Movie for Wednesday, January 16, is Deep in the Heart starring Jon Gries, Elaine Hen-drix, Val Kilmer, and DB Sweeney.

Based on a true story, after losing everything to alcoholism, job, family, and hope, Richard Wallrath found the strength through faith that made him real-ize a strong family and the love of his children were the measure of a man’s success. With his sons, he went on to build a successful business and used his success to become the highest all-time individual donor to Texas 4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) providing educational scholarships.

This 2012 drama is 1 hour and 53 minutes long and will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Rated PG-13 for some elements involving alcoholism, substance abuse, and for some violence and brief language.

Girl Scout CookiesGirl Scout Troop #1114 is pre-

selling Girl Scout Cookies until Fri-day, January 18. Cookies are $4 or $6 per box. Please place your order with

Ellen or Kris in the Hobby Room.The cookie choices are: Thin Mints, Samoas,

Tag-a-Longs (peanut butter), Trefoils (shortbread), Do-Si-Dos (peanut butter sandwich), Savannah Smiles (lemon wedge), Gluten Free Toffee Tastic ($6 per box), and Smores ($6 per box). You may pay by cash or check made payable to GSWCF (Girl Scouts Western Central Florida) on the day of distribution. Distribution day will be some time in February and will take place in the Hobby Room. Be sure to watch future issues of The Lively Mark for more informa-tion. On the day of distribution there will be extra boxes of cookies available to Residents who missed the ordering deadline.

Organ Music by Dick RydbergDick Rydberg will play organ music on Tuesday,

January 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Eleva-tor Lobby. Indulge in an evening of musical enjoy-ment!

Stay Gorgeous JewelryCome to the South Hall on Monday, January 14,

between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to browse Ruth Markison’s collection of Stay Gorgeous Jewelry. She will have necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

Bon Worth Women’s FashionsBon Worth has been a nation-

ally recognized retailer of quality women’s fashions for over forty years. Representatives of the Bon Worth store in New Port Richey will be here on Monday, January 21, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the South Hall. Come and browse through their coordi-nating collections which offer an abundance of mix and match sepa-rates in Misses and Petite sized women’s clothes.

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Museum of Science and IndustryTampa’s Museum of Science and Industry—

“MOSI” for short—is a scientific playground with more than 100 hands-on activities! We will explore MOSI on Wednesday, January 30. The Village bus will depart at 9:20 a.m.

Guests can lie on a bed of nails, build a robot, explore optical illusions, challenge themselves with hands-on brain puzzles, explore another world in our NASA-funded Mission: Moonbase lunar colony, touch the future in Connectus and learn about planets and our solar system in the Saunders Planetarium.

MOSI’s innovative exhibits urge you to ask ques-tions and expand your mind. They show you how cool curiosity can be and spark conversations about the world and the future among both kids and their grandparents, between spouses and with strangers. There’s no other place like it in Tampa Bay! The admission cost is $11 per person.

We will leave the Village at 9:20 a.m. and head to Perkins Restaurant and Bakery for brunch “on your own”. Perkins offers everything from pancakes and omelets to chicken pot pies, burgers, and a variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads. The “Fit Favorites” selections are a great choice for those who enjoy eating on the healthier side. And don’t forget about Perkins bakery, offering a variety of fresh baked pies, muffins and cookies for a sweet treat any time of day, and pair nicely with a pot of their fresh brewed bottomless coffee. Their diverse, moderately priced menu features family favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After brunch, we will explore MOSI and at 2:00 p.m. we will meet at the Saunders Plan-etarium for a 45 minute learning experience about the planets in our universe. If interested, please sign up in the Administration Office.

Creating A MasterpieceAn Art Class will take place in the Hobby Room

on Thursday, January 24, at 2:00 p.m. Ellen Wade will be the facilitator. All the supplies needed to create an acrylic winter masterpiece will be provided. This hour long class is limited to ten Residents. Please call Ellen or Kris at ext. 1743 to reserve your spot.

Men’s Breakfast ClubThe Men’s Breakfast

Club will meet on Tuesday, January 15, at 8:00 a.m. in the Banquet Room. This week our speaker is Dr. Lynn Sumerson, an otorhinolaryn-gologist. Come hear, if you pardon the pun, in what an otorhinolaryngologist spe-

cializes in, and his efforts related to the Clearwater Audubon Society, as he shares his excellent presen-tation, “Birds of the Bible”. All men are invited to experience fellowship, enjoy a good breakfast, and see this fascinating presentation. —Chuck Hatch

Wii Bowling Leagues Are FormingIs Wii Bowling right up your alley? If so, mark

your calendars! On Monday, January 14, any new Residents or newly formed Teams may sign-up on the main bulletin board (as a Team of two Residents) to play on a League.

All other Resident Teams may sign-up on Tues-day, January 15, and Wednesday, January 16. We can only accommodate ten Teams on each League. If you don’t make it onto a League you may always sign-up to be an Alternate. If a Wii Bowler can’t bowl on their scheduled day or make up their game, you may be called on as an Alternate to bowl in their place. The League begins on Monday, January 28.

Highland ChorusJoin us in the Elevator Lobby on Tuesday, Janu-

ary 22, at 2:00 p.m. to hear the Highland Chorus. This talented choral group and our next door neigh-bors from the Highland Lakes area, will entertain us with song for your listening pleasure.

Methodist GatheringThe Methodist Gathering will meet on Monday,

January 14. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Club Room.

—Earl LaRoche

Calling All Open Pinochle Players...If you are interested in playing Pinochle please

come to the 3rd Floor Lounge on Thursday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m. and play a round!

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I Feel Pretty o o ½

Fri. 1/11; Sat. 1/12; Sun. 1/13* 6:30 p.m.Saturday Matinee, 1/12* 1:00 p.m.Directors: Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein.Cast: Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps, Aidy Bryant, Naomi Campbell.Amy Schumer stars as Renee, a woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inad-equacy on a daily basis. After suffering a fall, she wakes up believing she is suddenly the most beau-tiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed? Comedy. 2018; 1 hour, 50 minutes.Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some partial nudity, and language.

*Closed caption programming if available.Star ratings (4 star scale) from RogerEbert.com

Movie ReviewIL Emergency Call Cord Check

A check of all Independent Living apartment emergency call cords will start on all floors beginning on Monday, January 21. A check of apartments and A/C filters will also be done at this time. In the event you are not home, a Maintenance man will proceed with the inspection with the accompaniment of the Security Guard. If you do not wish for the Mainte-nance man to enter with Security, please call Plant Operations at extension 1720.

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Calendar of EventsSunday, January 13, 201910:00 Worship Service - Chapel 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Monday, January 14, 2019 9:00 Simply Stretch - Wellness Center10:00 Monday Morning Menu Chat - Dining Room10:00 Stay Gorgeous Jewelry til 2 - South Hall10:30 Methodist Gathering - Club Room11:00 Be Balanced & Strong - Wellness Center 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Prayer Group - Club Room 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 1:30 Trivial Pursuit - Hobby Room 2:00 Aqua Aerobics - Pool 6:30 Armchair Travel - Chapel 6:30 Open Bridge - Club Room

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7:00 BayCare Lab Services until 8 - Wellness Office 8:00 Men’s Breakfast Club - Banquet Room10:00 Sit & Fit - Wellness Center10:30 Bible Study - Club Room

10:30 Needlers & Hookers til 12-3rd Flr Lng 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 2:00 Gentle Yoga Level 1 - 5th Floor Lounge 6:30 Game Night On - 2nd Floor Lounge 6:30 Organ Music by Dick Rydberg - Elevator Lby

Wednesday, January 16, 201910:00 Be Balanced & Strong - Wellness Center10:00 Contemplative Prayer Group - Chapel10:00 The Scooter Man - Hobby Room11:00 Midweek Movie Matinee - Chapel 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 2:00 Gentle Yoga Level 2 - 5th Floor Lounge 6:30 Midweek Movie - Chapel

Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:30 Catholic Communion - 4th Floor Lounge10:00 Sit & Fit - Wellness Center11:30 Circuit Training - Wellness Center 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2

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Lost & FoundThe following items were found and turned

in to the Administration Office last week.

Coin Purse; brown & white polka-dotsRing; gold-tone w/clear stoneSunglasses; circular patterned framesUmbrella; black

If you believe one of these items may be yours, please stop by the office to identify it.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Speaker Committee Meeting

The next Speaker Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m. in the Hobby Room. Please come with any ideas you may have for future speakers, programs of interest, or educational programs.

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Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Sonja Sheppard, Rm. 1011.

1:30 Open Pinochle - 3rd Floor Lounge 1:30 Speaker Committee - Hobby Room 2:00 Circuit Training - Wellness Center 2:30 Movie Committee - Hobby Room 6:30 Cribbage - 5th Floor Lounge 7:00 Village BINGO - Club RoomFriday, January 18, 2019 8:45 Walking Club - Meet in the Wellness Center 9:30 Just Exercise - Wellness Center10:00 Craft Class - Hobby Room11:30 Aqua Aerobics - Pool 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 7:00 Birthday & Anniversary Celebration - ChapelSaturday, January 19, 201910:00 Exercise w/Shirley Appell - Wellness Center10:00 Fun Chorus - Chapel 1:00 Resident Nurse in Wellness Office until 2 1:00 Village Movie Matinee - Chapel 6:30 Open Bridge - Club Room 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

(concluded from pg 5) A WARM WELCOME IS EXTENDED TO:

THE PEOPLE OF ST. MARK VILLAGE

To enrich the lives of the Residents we serve by creating an environment that fulfills their every

need—body, mind, and spirit.

OUR MISSION:

Upcoming EventsJan. 21 BonWorth-10a-2pJan. 21 The Sound of Music-6:30pJan. 22 Highland Chorus-2pJan. 23 IKEA-Bus 9:30aJan. 24 Creating A Masterpiece-2pJan. 28 Doc Talk Series-12pJan. 28 Annual SMV, Inc., Meeting-4:30pJan. 30 MOSI & Perkins-Bus 9:20aFeb. 7 Cinderella at Show Palace-Bus 10:40aFeb. 13 Florida State Fair-Bus 9:30aAug. 28 White Elephant Sale-10a-3p

Thursday, January 17, 2019

In Care Center:Jennie Jacoby Health Care CenterMichael Morris Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaMarie Santora Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaFlorence Sawyer Health Care CenterBecky Sharp Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaBrenda Summers Highland Lakes Assisted Lvg

In The Hospital:Elizabeth Gast Morton Plant HospitalJohn Walsh Mease CountrysideHarold Wisse Mease Countryside

Returned to Apartment:Kay Willis Apt. 629

Transfers:Cynthia Crutchfield Rm. 1109Patricia Hakes Apt. 129Mary Jane Leaghty Rm. 1110Edna May Rm. 1009Denise Norris Rm. 1105

A Fond Farewell To:Frank Drozd Apt. 3206

Robert Crosby, Rm. 1102, Richard Dufour, Rm. 1101, Marie Mullen, Rm. 1104, John Ravenscroft, Rm. 1103, and Bernard Waxelbaum, Rm. 1026.

Movie Committee MeetingThe next Movie Committee meeting will be held

on Thursday, January 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hobby Room. Please come with ideas or suggestions!

Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories. ~From the movie “An Affair to Remember”