December

2018

Program Ponderings

Brad Ray - Director of Programs

Well, the weather

outside may be

frightful, but at Vil-

lage Shores, the

warm glow of happi-

ness shines as

bright as the star on

top of the Christmas Tree! We have a

sack full of exciting events and activi-

ties! Let’s take a look at some of the

wonderful things that are happening

in December!

One of our incredibly knowledgeable

presenters, David Jones, returns for a

second look at the J.F.K. assassina-

tion. This dark time in American Histo-

ry has been the subject of countless

books and films. This presentation will

certainly take you back to a time and

place that won’t be forgotten.

The very next day, another one of our

favorite presenters, Doug Ohman, re-

turns to follow up on his Minnesota

photography series as we enjoy his

“Southern Prairie Tour”. Doug is an

award-winning photographer and an

engaging lecturer. His programs are

both visually and cerebrally stimulat-

ing. We are excited to welcome him

back!

A wonderful gift to any family member

is a professional portrait of yourself or

yourself and your spouse. We are ex-

cited to have professional photogra-

pher Scott Streble visit us at Village

Shores. He has generously offered his

photography services to create a love-

ly portrait for you at NO CHARGE!

Brad will keep all digital images on file

for you to use as you wish. If you like,

he will email the image to you or a

family member to use for any purpose

you wish, as you own the image.

Please sign up for this wonderful ser-

vice!

A few music and theater outings have

already been “sold out” and the lists

are set. However, please consider going

to see our Village Shores choir director,

Mary Livingston in the production of “A

Christmas Carol Radio Play” in Lakeville

on Sunday, December 16th! She would

love the support!

Merriment and gaiety will be bountiful at

Village Shores as holiday cheer will be

spread through music. We welcome the

legendary Mouldy Figs band for our Holi-

day Happy Hour on December 12. The

Richfield High School Jazz Band will drop

by for some lunchtime music on Decem-

ber 19. The Dickens Carolers with their

classic Dickensian attire will entertain for

our December birthday party, and Brad

and Mary will lead holiday sing-a-longs

during the last week of the month! Fa la

la la lovely!

Make sure to sign up for a trip to the

amazing Pavek Communications Muse-

um in St. Louis Park towards the end of

December. This guided tour highlights

the technology, personalities, and amaz-

ing experiences of the earliest days of

radio and television. Afterwards, we are

going to have lunch at the Convention

Grill in Edina. One of the oldest restau-

rants in the Twin Cities, the Convention

Grill has been serving up gourmet burg-

ers since the 1930’s! Don’t forget to sign

up!

This will be a trip to the Ives at the Ma-

sonic Heritage Center where we will see

the comedy play “Ole and Lena - Home

for the Holidays”. We will also enjoy a

catered meal. Join us for a Holiday

Lights Tour and a free gift wrapping ses-

sion. We hope to help to make your fes-

tive season cheery and bright!

Please join my email list

and have the newsletter

sent to you electronical-

ly. Save a tree!

~Brad

Get to Know Russell and Rose Brandt

Russell was born in

Green Bay, and later

moved to Milwaukee,

Wisconsin. His family

moved to St. Paul when

he was seven. The fami-

ly consisted of Russell,

his parents, his sister

and his grandmother.

His family moved fre-

quently due his father’s

job of managing F.W.

Woolworth stores.

Russell attended Minnehaha Academy, where he enjoyed

playing football, hockey and baseball, collecting various

things such as stamps and coins, and being involved in his

family’s church. After high school, Russell enrolled at the U of

M where he majored in Civil Engineering. In 1954 right after

he finished college, Russell joined the U.S. Army Reserve and

spent two years in Germany.

When he returned home, a friend from church set Russell up

on a blind date with a young lady named Rose Ann. Their first

date was seeing a comedy film at the Edyth Bush Theatre in

St. Paul, and later to a basketball game at the U of M. At the

time, Russell drove a 1956 MG, a sports car with only two

seats. Russell adored the car, but Rose Ann wanted to go on

double dates. Since there was no room for another couple,

eventually Russell had to buy a new car.

Let’s learn a little bit about Rose Ann. Rose Ann was born in

Rochester, Minnesota and grew up an only child in the small

towns of Darfur and Comfrey. As a child, Rose Ann enjoyed

music in church and in school. She also kept the books for

her father’s lumberyard. After high school, Rose Ann attend-

ed Gustavus Adolphus for one year, then to nursing training

at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul.

It was while living in St. Paul, Rose Ann was asked to go on

that blind date. When sparks flew, Russell and Rose Ann de-

cided to get married in 1959 and had a home built in the

newly developing Roseville area. As their family grew, they

kept moving south, first to Minneapolis, then to Bloomington,

and eventually to Burnsville. Russell and Rose Ann had 5 chil-

dren, three girls and two boys. Russell worked for the City of

Minneapolis for 10 years and later worked for other firms. He

had his own structure engineering business for 20 years. Af-

ter the children left the nest, Rose Ann continued her nursing

career, working for various hospitals and nursing homes until

she retired in 1999. Russell and Rose Ann moved to Village

Shores in May 2018. Here they enjoy the various trips they

have taken, the wonderful food, the wellness classes, and

they love the walking path around Lake Richfield.

In The Spotlight December Birthdays

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Happy December Birthday to these Residents and Staff!

4 Peg Hoffer (620)

4 Anne Lindstrom (505)

6 Katie Boyles, LifeSprk

6 Kay Elliot (403)

7 Mary Bottum (316B)

7 Gerry Hanson (814)

8 Peggy Wilson, LifeSprk

8 Don Nolte (502)

12 Joan Kramer (1012)

13 Marcia Peterson (507)

15 Berma Gilbertson (712)

15 Jean Lee (707)

19 Lani McConnell, Beauty Salon

20 Vonna Hardy (623)

21 Lorraine Knickerbocker (919)

25 Mary Keya – LifeSprk- Staff

26 Sue Tvedten (1001B)

27 Sharon Hendrickson (710)

29 Carol Koch (206B)

29 Barb Murray, Beauty Salon

31 Makyami Lyaruu, LifeSprk

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From the Executive Director Silver Advantage

DECEMBER

2018

Silver Crest is committed to creating

senior communities of excellence through vibrant and engaging lifestyles of wellness, independence, dignity, and

care. We want input from you about how we are doing at achieving our

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. goals. Please visit our Silver Advantage Board on 1st floor and fill out a slip for our hard working

staff. This is an incentive for them to be recognized by management. Here are a

few kudos that were posted recently.

Thank you once again to all who attended the November Table Talk with me. I hope you like this open forum we have created, and that you all feel welcome to share ideas. My hope is that we can share thoughts on how to make Village Shores the best home and a community you can be proud of and comfortable in.

Some items we discussed:

Q. Washers and Dryers - are new machines in the budget and how soon can they be installed?

A. Yes they are in the budget. Let us know if there

is an issue with a machine and it will be assessed and replaced as needed.

Q. Is there enough seating in the dining room for special dinners or large events?

A. We will need to “turn tables” when we are completely full for dinner. We will set up more seating for larger events and try to get as many people around tables as possible.

Please feel welcome to bring your questions, comments and concerns to the next Table Talk with Ann! Happy and Safe Holiday Season to all

~ Ann Huseby

Mitten Tree!

To celebrate the joy of giving, Village

Shores will create a “Mitten Tree.” Fill your heart with joy and warmth by

bringing mittens, hats, and socks to dec-orate our special tree on the first floor. We will donate all the “decorations” to

the Dignity Center, a program of Henne-

pin Avenue United Methodist Church.

The Dignity Cen-

ter works with people to achieve and main-

tain stability. The mit-tens, hats, and socks you donate will be

greatly appreciated.

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Garbage Disposals Dos and Don'ts The most important rule: Don’t Put Anything In The Gar-

bage Disposal That Is Not Biodegradable. A garbage disposal is not a trash can. It’s for food scraps only. Non

food items can damage both blades and the motor. When in doubt, throw it out!

DON’T: Grind glass, plastic, metal paper.

Grind fibrous material like corn husks, celery stalks, onion skins, or artichokes. Fibers from these can tangle and jam the garbage disposal motor and block drains.

Turn off the motor or water until grinding is completed. When grinding is complete, turn off the garbage disposal first. Let water continue to run for at least 15 seconds, flush-ing out any remaining particles. Then turn off water.

Put large amounts of food down the garbage disposal. Feed food into the garbage disposal a little at a time with the cold water running; this will help the food scraps flow down freely through the drain pipes and plumbing.

Put expandable foods into your garbage disposal. Foods like pasta and rice expand when you add water in a pot; they do the same thing once inside your pipes or garbage disposal

and are the cause of many jams and clogs.

Put coffee grounds down the garbage disposal. They can accumulate in drains and pipes, causing clogs. Best to avoid.

Use harsh chemicals like bleach or drain cleaners. They can damage blades and pipes. Borax is a natural sink cleaner and sanitizer that effectively works on odor-causing mold and mildew that accumulates in garbage disposals.

DO Run your garbage disposal WEEKLY! If you don’t use it, it will become damaged and inoperable.

Run hot water down the drain while you rinse your scraps into the disposal.

Always remember, the smaller the piece of food, the better. When in doubt, put it in the trash can.

Maintenance Paul Austad- Director of Environmental Services

Winter Hair and Skin Care

Adapt your hair care to the weather changes.

Hair goes dry, weak and brittle during winter, but if you give it the right treatment you'll avoid it be-

coming a big issue. Look for shampoos and condi-tioners that protect and heal your hair. Make sure it's slightly more moisturizing than what you use

normally, but still good for your hair type. Also, it may be a good idea to try a moisturizing hair

treatment once or twice per week. Adapt your skin care to the weather changes.

Skin becomes drier in cold weather, especially if it's windy, because the moisture of the skin evapo-rates more quickly and the skin doesn't produce as

much oil. Try using a slightly heavier moisturizer than you use in the summer. Make sure you mois-turize every morning, especially if you are going

outside, to prevent your skin from becoming dry and flaky. At night before going to bed, wash your face to remove makeup and pollutants which could

irritate your skin. Apply moisturizer to treat your skin while you sleep. A couple of times a week you should use a gentle exfoliator to scrub away dry

skin which can become an issue in cold weather.

Thank you for your patronage!

Salon number: 612-746-4708

~Lani

Salon News

Lani McConnell, Shop Owner

Make sure to call in a work order if you find anything that needs repair in your apartment or anywhere else in the facility. ~Paul

WORK ORDER

REQUESTS: 612-861-1186

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

Just a reminder that for safety reasons,

only artificial trees are allowed at Vil-

lage Shores. Do feel free to make your

tree and apartment as fes-

tive as you like, and make

sure to wear your holiday

spirit on your sleeve wher-

ever you go!

DECEMBER

2018 Page 5

Community Travels

Date Departure

Time Estimated

Return Time Event & Location Cost Sign up by

Noon

12/6 10:30 am 3:00 pm Church Basement Ladies

“You Smell Barn” Sold Out N/A

12/13 10:30 am 2:30 pm Christmas on Copper

Street $30 12/03

12/19 11:00 am 3:30 pm Mystic Lake Casino BYO$ 12/18

12/20 11:00 pm 3:30 pm The Ives at Masonic Heritage

Center “Ole and Lena- Home for

the Holidays” $35 12/17

12/21 9:30 am 11:30 am Breakfast Lovers at The Cracker Barrel

BYO$ 12/20

12/27 9:30 am 2:00 pm

Pavek Communications Mu-

seum and Lunch at

Convention Grill

$10 & BYO$

$5 and BYOB

12/28 11:30 am 12:30 pm Adopt a Grandparent Reading

Program at Sheridan Hills FREE 12/27

Reflections News

Rebecca Johnson- Director of Reflections

There are a few reasons why older adults are susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. With age,

our body’s ability to conserve water is reduced. This can make it difficult to adapt to things like fluctuat-

ing temperatures. Additionally, the sense of thirst diminishes with age. By the time someone actual-

ly feels thirsty, essential fluids could already be extremely low.

Certain medical conditions and medications can affect a senior’s ability to retain fluids. Individuals with

dementia may forget to eat and drink, and in more advanced stages may have difficulty swallowing.

These challenges can negatively affect a person’s health. For this reason, SilverCrest established an ini-

tiative to encourage hydration six times a day. We have water stations located on 1st, 2nd, 3rd,

and 4th floors. Please take advantage of this program and stay hydrated throughout your day.

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Health & Wellness

Kristin Cramer, RN, Campus Director of Life Care

Food for Thought Laura Kuldanek-Jacobsen, Director of Dining Services

You probably don’t think too much about how many times you’ve touched the door handles to your apartment, ele-vator buttons, or the chairs in the dining room hall….or

every other nook and cranny on campus. And yet every-where lurks germs that carry staph, MRSA, flu, salmonel-la, and other germs (more than 50% of healthy people carry staph). After you touch those places, you’ve most likely touched your face (on average 3.6 times per hour according to one study) and so begins the woes of infec-tion and illness.

The best way to stop the spread of germs is handwash-ing. But you’d be surprised to learn not everyone does this simple act the right way. Here are a few myths, ac-cording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about handwashing. Debunk these and you are on your way to staying healthy.

Myth: It doesn’t matter how long I wash my hands as long as I use soap (False!) That’s false! The next time you’re in the restroom and

washing your hands, think of the chorus of your favorite song. Studies show that you should scrub your hands with soap for a minimum of 15-30 seconds to effectively remove germs. Myth: Hand sanitizers can replace washing your hands with soap and water (False!) Washing hands with soap and water is the best and most effective way to reduce the number of microbes and germs on hands. Although alcohol-based (at least 60 per-cent) hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on hands in some situations, they are not as

effective as soap and water when it comes to removing and inactivating dangerous gastrointestinal illnesses. Myth: The hotter the water you use for handwash-ing, the better (False!) Studies show that water temperature does not affect mi-crobe removal. In fact, there is no research to prove that higher temperatures improve handwashing at all. Hotter water can also dry out skin, which leaves your skin more susceptible to germs and can make handwashing painful. It is best to wash your hands with the temperature that you find comfortable.

Myth: You don’t have to dry your hands after wash-ing them (False!) Studies show that germs can be more easily transferred to and from wet hands, which is why drying hands is es-sential to staving off bacteria after handwashing.

Interested in learning more tips or guidance on protecting your health and wellbeing? Stop by our office or talk with your LCM

to support you in your goals to live a healthy and sparked life.

Hand Wash On!

Dear Village Shores resi-

dents,

My name is Ben Martancik. I

will be filling in as interim

dining director during Laura’s

leave. My official role as cor-

porate dining director for Sil-

verCrest Properties includes

contract negotiation, training

and leadership of staff, budg-

et development, and working

closely with the dining direc-

tors at all eight of our communities. Prior to join-

ing Silvercrest Properties, I worked for a large

food service operations company and held roles

in higher education at the University of Minneso-

ta, various business services accounts, and as

Executive Chef for the Minnesota Vikings at Win-

ter Park. More recently, I worked with a large

health care organization where I opened a hospi-

tality-driven transitional care center. In my free

time I enjoy spending time with my wife Jessie,

our yellow lab Clyde, and watching or playing

sports.

Please feel free to chat anytime you see me out

and about around Village Shores!

Always at your service,

Ben Martancik

SilverCrest Corporate Dining Director

December Birthday Party Featuring the Dickens Carolers

Make sure not to miss this exciting holi-day event where we celebrate residents whose birthdays fall in December with

special holiday music by the Dickens Carolers! No humbugs allowed!

DECEMBER

2018 Page 7

Program Ponderings (continued)

Say hello to your

new neighbors!

Club at Village Shores , Wellness Director Kate

We’re in the thick of the

holiday season and I find

myself reflecting on how

the holidays can be a

time of extremes. The

highs of spending time

with people we love and

maintaining cherished

traditions. The lows of long travel days, stressful

relationships, and normal routines turned upside

down. Wellness extends far beyond the door of

the Club at Village Shores and during these com-

ing weeks you may find your daily routine inter-

rupted by visits, events, or travel.

One way to create moments of calm within these

busy days is to be mindful of where you place

your attention. As you sip your coffee each morn-

ing, take a few moments to reflect on the many

emotions you might experience over the coming

weeks: joy, sadness, peace, and loneliness are

just a few. Sometimes the feelings we think we

should have and those we experience are very

different. That’s okay.

If you find yourself unable to enjoy the company

of good people, inexplicably tired, or short-

tempered, you may need a reset!

• If the location allows, take a short walk and

focus on your internal and external landscape.

Try to breathe deeply and evenly. Notice the

landscape around you.

• Invite a friend or family member with whom

you feel especially comfortable to do a project

with you. Whether that’s setting the table,

taking out the trash, doing a puzzle, or enjoy-

ing a break in a quiet room. Sometimes simply

stepping away from the busiest areas of our

lives for a brief time can help us regain a

sense of calm.

• As you sit amongst loved ones, make a mental

list of why you’re grateful for each person in

the room.

Last, but surely not least, try to get good nights’

sleep, drink plenty of water, and eat the foods you

tolerate well. While the holiday season can bring

chaos, preparing yourself

both mentally and physically

can help you enjoy the

cheer.

To your wellness,

Kate

Welcome to Village Shores

Evelyn Aslakson #917

Bernice Crouch #519

Maggie Della Roccca #506

Donna Fester #404

Paul and Carol Koch #206B

Patricia Kaplan #808

Dorothy Luff #223

Francis & Dorothy McMahon

#505

Jeanne Morgan #415 B

James Olson #816B

Norma Stromswold #404

Patrick Sullivan #506

Elizabeth & Tom Wanous #404

Executive Director - Ann Huseby 612.746.4711

Administrative Services Manager - Pam Propper 612.861.1186

Director of Marketing - Judy Koznick 612.746.4703

Director of Outreach Marketing - Elizabeth Rose 612.746.4706

Director of Programs - Brad Ray 612.746.4705

Director of Life Care - Kristin Cramer, RN 612.455.3975

Director of Dining Services - Laura Kuldanek-Jacobsen 612.746.4710

Director of Environmental Services - Paul Austad 612.746.4701

Wellness Center Director - Kate Gallagher 612.746.4712

Resident Services Coordinator - Tracy Anderson 612.746.4707

Director of Reflections - Rebecca Johnson 612.746.4714

Head of Housekeeping - Peggy Sadlo

Housekeeper - Sherry Partlow, Sattie Khublall

Bus Drivers- Vic Larson , Amy Miller, Bernadine Haas Bus - 612.803.6718

Receptionists - Pat Coy, Pego Dailey, Jim Gullikson, Pam Ilangaratne,

Carla Kennedy, Katie Wagoner, Barb Moltumyr, Glenn Kennedy, Patsy

Kahmann, Dralandra Larson, Monica Whitson

Activity Coordinator - Jason Vaysberg

Chefs - Phil Sparish, Keri Sparish, Elle Vaysberg

Dining Room Supervisor - Crystal Wilson

Dining Room Wait Staff - Lillian Hatley, Lindsey Anderson, Nan Thomp-

son, Tyler Kenemore, Winny Amenya, Reshmi Khublall, Susan Anderson

Dishwasher - Yesmina Sanchez, Maddison Schug

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Things You Should Know

• We have a free shuttle for medical appointments, grocery

shopping, banking, shopping, restaurants, and casinos. Talk to Brad if you have more ideas.

• The meal charges that appear on your monthly invoice can

be confusing. The date that appears next to your meal charges is the date that the charges were posted, NOT

the date when you ate the meal. That date of posting includes all meal charges incurred over 30 days.

If you would like to refer a friend to

Village Shores, please contact

Elizabeth Rose at 612-861-1186.

All Village Shores Staff members are available by calling Reception at 612-861-1186