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JANUARY 2017Page 6
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
1 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT
9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts (AR) 10:00a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– Woodside (LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)
Happy Birthday, Dorothy C.!
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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Ev (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p Nondenominational (Christian) Worship Service (AR) 3:15p BINGO Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE
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10:00a CRANIUM CRUNCHES w/Betty– A-Z Game (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p RESIDENT BIRTHDAY PARTY w/Anna (LR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
4 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTINGWalgreens 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
Happy Birthday, Toshio A.!
8 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT 9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts (AR) 10:00a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– San Jose (LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)
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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Ev (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p CRANIUM CRUNCHES– Word Scramble (LR) 3:15p BINGO Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE
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10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Wiek (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p CONERT– Lee Allen (AR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
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9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
Trivia Dinner Night!
15 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT
9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Dust Bowl (AR) 10:00a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– Coyote Point (LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR) Deadline: February 17 Lunch Outing
16 MLK, Jr. Day
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Ev (LR)n 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:30p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE
Federal Holiday– No mail
delivery.
17 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS
Wiek (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 11:45a LUNCH OUTING– Cibo Restaurant (LOB) 2:00p CONCERT– Ian Scarfe (LR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
Dietician Here Today.
18 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS
ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTINGWalgreens 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
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9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT 9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Dust Bowl (AR) 10:00a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p MOVIE MATINEE (AR) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)
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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Betty (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 12:30p MENS LUNCH (AR) 2:20p RESIDENTS MEETING (DR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE
Deadline: February 12 CA Pops
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10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Wiek (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:30p CONERT– Kimberlye Gold (AR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
25 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)7:00p CONCERT– Johnny Fabulous
Happy Birthday, Betty B.!Trivia Dinner Night!
29 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT
9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Dust Bowl 10:00a CATHOLIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– San Carlos/Redwood Shores (LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)
Happy Birthday, Marina V.!
30 9:50a WATERCOLOR
PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Ev (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)
2:00pm 7th Annual Resident
Spelling Bee 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE
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10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Wiek (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00pm RENA’S JEWISH PROGRAM (AR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING
11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION
3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–
4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
Happy Birthday, Toshio A.!
5 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Deeann– 2016 Year in Review (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 2:00p CONCERT– Sean Seman (LR) w/ Young at Heart (LR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (LR)
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9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION VIDEO (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:30p LIBRARY OUTING (LOB) 2:00p CERAMICS w/Rebecca (AR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB)
7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)
7 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP
10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p GIANT SEQUENCE w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SING ALONG w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)
9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING
11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION
3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–CVS 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
Trivia Dinner Night!
12 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS
10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 1:30p WHEELCHAIR/WALKER CLEANING (Sign up at front desk) 2:00p LITERARY LECTURE w/Shirley Jackson and Her Stories of Women under Stress (AR) 3:00p MENU MEETING (HR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p MOVIE– The Haunting (LR)
Happy Birthday, Walt L.!
13 9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION w/Tina– Beginning (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)
3:00pm to 4:00pm HAPPY HOUR
In the Living Room 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)
14 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP
10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p JEOPARDY w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BAKING GROUP w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)
Happy Birthday, Paul H.!
9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING
11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION
3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–
4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)
19 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Wiek (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 2:00p MARV’S MUSICAL MEMORIES– Classics Remembered I (AR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (LR)
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9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION w/Tina–African American Spirituals (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:30p LIBRARY OUTING (LOB) 2:00p CERAMICS w/Rebecca (HR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB)
7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)
21 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP
10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p GIANT TRIOMINOES w/Betty (LR) 3:30p ARTS & CRAFTS w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)
9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM
9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING
11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION
3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–CVS 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)
Johnny Fabulous
Happy Birthday, Betty B.! Trivia Dinner Night!
26 9:30a BP CLINIC (HR) 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS w/Wiek (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 2:15p CONCERT– Tibor & Yelena (LR) 3:15p BOOK CLUB MEETING 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (LR)
27 9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION w/Tina–Jerome Kern (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p SHABBAT PROGRAM (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)
7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR) Deadline: January 30 Spelling Bee
28 Chinese New Year 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP 10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p JEOPARDY w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SING ALONG w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)
Chinese New Year Dinner!
ACTIVITIES LOCATION KEY
LR Living Room LIB Library AR Activity Room FR Fitness Room HR Hobby Room RS Resident Store
CR Card Room
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Birthdays:
Residents 2
Employees 9,10
Employee of the 2
Month
Fitness Award 2
Spelling Bee 3
Pops Concert 3
Holiday Gift 4
Fund Thank You
Holiday Party 5
Memories
Activity 6,7
Calendar
Years of 8
Service Awards
Foothill College 9
Lee Allen 9
Aquatic Fitness 10
Scenic Tours 10
Lunch Outing 11
Committee/ 11
Other News
Special 12
Events
2016 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR :
OLGA M.
(Photo above left): Executive Director Sue Jordan announced the
Employee of the Year at the Annual Holiday Party on December 15, 2016.
(Photo above right): 2016 Employee of the Year Olga M. poses with her award.
Congratulations to the 2016 Employee of the Year award
recipient, Olga M. Olga is a shift leader in the Meadow Wing program,
and she has been working at PAC for over 9 years. “I am very happy to
be recognized for my hard work, but I was so surprised to be given this
award” she says. Rowena Macaraeg, her supervisor, describes “Olga is
very smart and an incredible leader. She does a great job of managing
the Meadow Wing program during the evening shift. She is caring and
really tries her best to help residents in the most compassionate and
patient manner.” Sue Jordan, Executive Director, announced the
Employee of the Year at the Annual Holiday party in December. “I am
very proud of Olga! She is a quiet but effective leader who takes charge.
She is dependable, hardworking, and thinks of way to do her best work
on the job. A wonderful role model, Olga definitely embodies all the
attributes of an Employee of the Year,” Sue commented.
The Employee of the Year was chosen from all the Employees of
the Month for 2016. Some criteria include being dependable and
hard-working, displaying consistently exceptional quality, integrity
and ethic on the job, demonstrating outstanding customer service, and
exhibiting a positive and professional attitude.
Congratulations and Kudos to Olga!
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Happy Birthday
to Our
Residents!
Dorothy C.
January 1
Toshio A.
January 4
Patricia J.
January 7
Walter L.
January 12
Paul H.
January 14
Betty B.
January 25
Marina V
January 29
RESIDENT BIRTHDAY PARTY
w/Anna Maggiora
Music and S’mores!
Tuesday, January 3 2:00pm
Let’s Get Physical! Is your New Year’s resolution to be more active and to keep
up your physical health? We will be keeping track of resident
attendance in our daily exercise class throughout this month, and
we will reward the resident who attends exercise class, the weekly
walking group, and the fitness room the most times throughout the
month of January with a special Fitness Award in February!
We offer many opportunities for residents to get and to stay fit,
so take advantage of the fitness programs and let’s get physical!
Also join us for our daily indoor walking groups.
Residents are encouraged to continue taking regular walks as part
of a healthy lifestyle. Walking indoors at Palo Alto Commons is a
great way to circumvent the cold weather. Of course, whether
indoors or outdoors, residents should always practice safe walking.
Calculation of the distance walked per lap around our hallways:
1 lap = 1/10 mile 5 laps = 1/2 mile 10 laps = 1 mile
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Rafaela P. Congratulations to the January
Employee of the Month, Rafaela P.!
Rafaela is a personal care attendant
in the Assisted Living program, and
she has been working at Palo Alto
Commons for 5 years. “I feel
surprised, because I didn’t think I
would be Employee of the Month,”
she says. Born in Jalisco, Mexico,
Rafaela has lived in the Bay Area for
over 20 years. In her spare time, she
loves being outdoors and in nature—
hiking and going to the beach.
Rafaela also enjoys spending her time off with her husband and
four children. “I really enjoy my job. I love to see the residents
happy to see me each morning and giving me compliments,” she
adds. Charito Amoranto, Rafaela’s supervisor, says “She is very
kind-hearted, hardworking, and really wants to help the residents
and to provide the best care and customer service possible.
Rafaela has a good attitude, and she does her job well.”
Congratulations, Rafaela!
Religious
Programs at
Palo Alto
Commons
We will attend a concert outing to see the California Pops
Orchestra on Sunday, February 12, at the Flint Center at DeAnza
College. The concert is entitled, “Magical Broadway Musical
Hits”. Come enjoy music from the early years of Gershwin and
friends’ toe-tapping song-and-dance extravaganzas to the heart-
warming classic hits of the 50’s and 60’s!
Please sign up by January 23, if you are interested, so that
we can purchase tickets well in advance to accommodate our
resident group. Tickets will cost approximately $45.00 and will be
billed to resident accounts at the time of purchase, so please be
committed to attending if you sign up.
FEBRUARY CONCERT OUTING:
California Pops Orchestra The Great American Songbook
SIGN UP BY JANUARY 23, 2017!!!
Join us for the 7th Annual Palo Alto Commons Resident
Spelling Bee!!! This special event will take place on Monday,
January 30, at 2:00pm, in the living room. The spelling bee is one of
three “bees” (also, the geography and history bees) we host at Palo
Alto Commons each year. The event is held in a similar manner as
a traditional spelling bee, and all residents are invited to join in the
fun and friendly competition!
If you are interested in participating, please sign up at the
front desk by Friday, January 27, so that we can reserve a spot for
you at the competition! Audience members do not need to sign up.
Please see Deeann if you have any questions, and start studying
your dictionaries today!!!!!
7th Annual SPELLING BEE
Rena’s Jewish Program
Tuesday, January 31 2:00pm
Shabbat Program
w/David Weinberg Friday, January 27
3:30pm
Synagogue Transport Saturday mornings
Nondenominational
(Christian) Worship Monday, January 2
2:00pm
Communion/
Eucharist Tuesday mornings
10:00am
Catholic Eucharistic
Mass Sunday mornings
10:00am
Church Transport Sunday mornings
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Holiday cheer from the Gift Fund Committee
co-chairs Bob Deal (left) and Jane W. (right) at the
Annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 15, 2016!
Over 190 staff members received a Holiday Gift Bonus at the party.
Many thanks to residents Robert D. and Jane W. for serving on the
Holiday Gift Fund Committee. We would also like to extend our
greatest appreciation to all the residents and families for their generous
contributions to the Holiday Gift Fund in 2016! Due to your generous
gifts, each of our wonderful staff members received a holiday bonus in
appreciation for their dedication and hard work.
Again, THANK YOU and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Holiday Gift Fund
THANK YOU, Residents & Families!
HOLIDAY
MEMORIES
Thank you to all the residents, families, and staff for another wonderful holiday season at
Palo Alto Commons!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May it be full of many more wonderful memories!
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Charito Amoranto, RN,
conducts a monthly
Blood Pressures Clinic:
Thursday, January 26
9:30am
In the Hobby Room
Pick up a number at the
front desk prior to going
to the Hobby Room.
Drugstore/Bank
Outings:
Walgreens on El Camino
Wednesdays
January 4 and 18
3:00pm
CVS on San Antonio
Wednesdays
January 11 & 25
3:00pm
Various Banks
Friday Afternoons
3:30pm
Please sign up at the
front desk by noon if
you are interested!
RESIDENT INFORMATION
Years of Service Awards 2016 At the Resident & Family Holiday Party last month, we were proud
to honor our employees who achieved five, ten, fifteen, and twenty
years of service at Palo Alto Commons in 2015!
In all, there are 190 employees at Palo Alto Commons and the
Avant— including 69 employees with over 5 years of service:
27 employees with 5-10 years of service
23 employees with 10-15 years of service
12 employees with 15-20 years of service
7 employees with 20+ years of service
WOW!!
Congratulations and thank you to the following dedicated
employees for reaching their 5-years, 10-years, 15-years, and
25-years service milestones in the past year:
Five Years of Service in 2016
Victor A. (Dining Services)
Stephanie L. (Nurse– AL)
Rafaela P. (Personal Care Attendant-AL)
Marisela R. (Marketing Assistant)
Victoria S. (Shift Leader– Elite Care)
Ana U. (Personal Care Attendant– Elite Care/Avant)
Ten Years of Service in 2016
Silvia A. (Personal Care Attendant– AL)
Lydia M. (Personal Care Attendant– FC)
Eva Maria S. (Laundry)
Fifteen Years of Service in 2016
Esmeralda A. (Shift Leader– Avant)
Martin L. (Dining Services)
Juan S. (Dining Services)
Twenty-Five Years of Service in 2016– WOW!
Sherry B. (Director of Dining Services)
Chinese New Year Dinner
Year of the Rooster
Saturday, January 28
BEAUTY
SALON
HOURS
Beauty Salon w/Anna Tsives
Tuesday-Friday
10am to 6pm
Saturdays
By appointment only
To make an appointment
with Anna, please visit
her in the salon or
call the front desk.
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Following a 3-week holiday break, Foothill College will
resume its classes at Palo Alto Commons on Monday, January 9.
Please note that the following classes will be available at Palo Alto
Commons during the Winter Quarter:
Watercolors w/Paulette
Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:50am
Current Events w/Wiek
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am
Health & Relaxation with Sue
Wednesdays at 1:45pm
Music Appreciation with Tina
Fridays at 9:50am
Art Appreciation w/Rolene
Saturdays at 10:00am
Foothill College Classes
HAPPY HOUR
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Friday, January 13
LIVING ROOM
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JAZZ PIANIST
Lee Allen
Tuesday January 10
2:00pm
Evening Concert w/Johnny Fabulous Pianist & vocalist Johnny
Fabulous will be performing in the
living room at Palo Alto Commons on
Wednesday, January 25, at 7:00pm.
Blending the swing of Sinatra with the
soulfulness of Ray Charles, Johnny has
been entertaining audiences for over a
decade and will perform Classics from
the Great American Songbook. Johnny’s style and fun personality
will guarantee you a fun evening!
Olga M.– MW January 1 9 years)
Bimla S.– Dining
January 2 (** 23 years)
Rosa P.– MW/FC
January 6 (** 6.5 years)
Gian Pierre S.– Dining
January 8 (** 2 years)
Gian Paul S.– Avant Dining
January 8 (** 1.5 years)
Miriam B.– MW/FC
January 8 (** 4 years)
Virginia R.– MW/FC
January 8 (** 7.5 years)
Karina R.– MW/FC
January 10 (** 4 years)
Francisa S.– Dining
January 11 (** 12.5 years)
Dante S.— Avant Chef
January 12 (** 1.5 years)
Fanny S.– AL PCA
January 12 (** 1 year)
Brenda G.– Dining January 13
(** 1.5 years)
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Happy
Birthday,
to our Staff!
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AQUATIC FITNESS
SUNDAY SCENIC TOURS
The above photo was taken by activity assistant Betty on a
past scenic tour drive. So beautiful! The scenic drives takes place
on select Sundays at 2:10pm. If you would like to attend the scenic
drive, please sign up at the front desk by 12noon on the day of the
drive. Meet in the Lobby by 2:00pm.
January 2017 Destinations
January 1 Woodside
January 8 San Jose
January 15 Coyote Point
January 22 No scenic tour
January 29 San Carlos/Redwood Shores
Did you know that we offer Palo Alto Commons residents
the opportunity to swim and to attend aquatic fitness classes at the
Avant next door?
In order to use the pool at the Avant, residents and their
doctors must sign a Pool Agreement and Consent form. You may
obtain this form from Deeann in the activity department.
Palo Alto Commons residents may only use the Avant pool
during the following scheduled programs. Please see Deeann if you
have any questions about this program.
Scheduled Aquatic Classes:
AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les
Mondays & Thursdays at 10:25am
Residents attending these classes should meet at the above
indicated time, and we will attend the classes at the Avant together
as a group.
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Committee & Other News The monthly residents meeting is a great avenue for
residents to bring up important concerns and new ideas to the PAC
management. The January meeting will take place on Monday,
January 23, at 2:20pm, in the dining room. BE THERE!
The menu committee meets with Sherry each month to
review past menus and plan for future dining menus. This
committee is an unique opportunity for our residents to play a
direct and active role in the menu-planning process in our
community. The January menu committee meeting will take
place on Thursday, January 12, at 3:00pm, in the hobby room.
Additionally, if you would like to talk to a professional about your
dietary and nutritional needs, a registered dietician visits Palo Alto
Commons monthly as well. The dietician will be here on Tuesday,
January 17. Please see Sherry if you would like more information.
The Men’s Lunch will take place on Monday, January 23,
at 12:30pm, in the activity room. All male residents are invited to
the Men’s Lunch!
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LUNCH OUTING: Cibo Join us on our January luncheon
outing to Cibo Restaurant in Palo Alto.
Cibo serves up classic American food, such
as yummy sandwiches, salads, chicken/beef/
pork, and other delicious dishes! This
lunch outing will take place on Tuesday,
January 17, at 11:45am. The price of your
lunch (including tax & gratuity) will be billed
to your resident account, so don’t worry
about bringing your wallets or purses! Please
sign up at the front desk if you are interested
in joining us. See Deeann if you would like
to take a look at the menu prior to signing up! If you have
recommendation for future lunch outings, let us know!!
Maria Cecilia B.– Avant January 14
(** 10 months)
Fulgencio A.– Janitor January 16
(** 10 years)
Lucy G.– Avant Dining January 19
(** 2 months)
Alexa J.– AL Nurse January 20 (** 1 year)
Ines C.– MW/FC Activities
January 21 (** 12 years)
Leonardo S.— MW/FC Activities
January 21 (** 6 months)
Jessica H.– Reception
January 22 (** 11 months)
Celia R.– AL Med Asst.
January 22 (** 1 year)
Adoracion V.— AL PCA
January 22 (** 1 year)
Flora A.– Business Office Manager
January 29 (** 17 years)
Martin L.– Dining
January 30 (**15 years)
Diane V.– Dining
January 31 (** 1.5 years)
(** indicates the number of years working at
Palo Alto Commons)
Happy
Birthday,
to our Staff!
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MARV’S MUSICAL MEMORIES
Classics Remembered I
January 19 at 2:00pm
Regularly Scheduled Activities Scenic Bus Tours* 2:10pm Sundays– January 1, 8, 15, 29
Drugstore Outing* 3:00pm Wednesdays– January 4, 11, 18, 25
Library Outings* 1:30pm Fridays– January 6, 20
Luncheon Outing 11:45am Tuesday– January 17
Shopping Outings* 9:30am Saturdays– January 7, 14, 21, 28
Bank Trip* 3:30pm Fridays– January 6, 13, 20, 27
Wheelchair/Walker Cleaning* 1:30pm Thursday– January 12
PODIATRIST VISIT* TBA
Residents' Meeting 2:20pm Monday– January 23
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 9:30am Thursday– January 26
Resident Store Open 3:30pm Tuesdays– January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Fitness Room Consult* 9am-11am Wednesdays– January 18, 25
Church Transportation* 9:30am Sundays– January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Communion/Eucharist 10:00am Tuesdays– January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Ceramics Class w/Rebecca 2:00pm Fridays— January 6, 20
History Video & Discussion 10:00am Sundays– January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Catholic Eucharistic Mass 10:00am Sundays– January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Dietician Visit* See Sherry Tuesday— January 17 * Requires Sign-Up at Front Desk
Special Concerts, Events, and Performances
Nondenominational Worship 2:00pm Monday, January 2 (Christian)
Anna Maggiora 2:00pm Tuesday, January 3 (birthday piano)
Sean Seman 2:00pm Thursday, January 5 (guitar/vocals)
Lee Allen 2:00pm Tuesday, January 10 (jazz piano/vocals)
Darwin Patnode 2:00pm Thursday, January 12 (literary lecture)
Ian Scarfe 2:00pm Tuesday, January 17 (classical piano)
Marv’s Musical Memories 2:00pm Thursday, January 19 (lecture)
Kimberlye Gold 2:30pm Tuesday, January 24 (guitar/vocals)
Tibor & Yelena 2:00pm Thursday, January 26 (violin/piano)
Book Club Meeting 3:15pm Thursday, January 26 (book discussion)
Shabbat Program 3:30pm Friday, January 27 (Jewish)
Rena’s Jewish Program 2:00pm Tuesday, January 31 (Jewish)
Visit Palo Alto Commons on the Internet:
Also, Palo Alto Commons offers a WI-FI Hot Spot in our second-floor library.
www.paloaltocommons.com www.facebook.com/paloaltocommons
Palo Alto Commons Quality Assisted Living 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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