September 2017 Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 5

Organizations provide single or multiple activities, to share the positive messages of Active Aging Week and showcase their age-friendly wellness programs. The campaign’s overriding goal is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.

Active Aging Week will be held September 24 through September 30. Active Aging Week was initiated by the International Council of Active Aging to celebrate aging and to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a national scale.

On Tuesday, September 26th, Providence Place will be hosting a spiritual program, coloring club, music therapy program, well-fit exercise group, cupcake decorating-social, and a healthy aging presentation!

In addition, Providence Place is also hosting a coloring contest this month for Active Aging Week. There will be three winners! The last page of the newsletter contains the coloring page. After coloring it, please print your name on the back and hand it to one of the Community Life staff. We look forward to seeing it! Happy coloring!

New Residents Rose G 2N Raymond R 3N

Duane K 2S Gladys H 2S

Carl S 3N Lowell D 2N

John C 3N Tracey S 3N

Patricia L 2S Jimmie P 3S

Russell U 2N Joyce F 2S

Brenda K 2S

James S 2N

Autumn begins

September 22, 2016, at 3:02 PM!!!!

Autumn, also known as fall in North America, is one of the four temperate seasons. The Autumnal equinox—or September equinox—is the astronomical start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

Another definition of fall is nights of below-freezing temperatures combined with days of temperatures below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Autumn marks the transition from summer into

winter.

September is when the arrival of night becomes

noticeably earlier and the temperature cools

considerably.

As daytime and nighttime temperatures decrease, trees

shed their leaves. In response to colder temperatures

and less light, leaves stop producing chlorophyll, the

green pigment that helps capture sunlight to power

photosynthesis. As the green fades, other pigments of

the leaves shine through, such as orange and yellow

carotenoids and vibrant red anthocyanin.

According to NASA, autumn is “aurora season,”

because, during autumn geomagnetic storms are about

twice as frequent as the annual average .

September Birthdays

September Activity Highlights September 1st —Donut Sale—9AM-11AM, Front Lobby

September 7th— Target Outing—Sign up!

September 12th—Resident Council– 9:45AM

September 12th—McDonald’s Lunch Bunch—Sign up!

September 20th—Food Committee— 3:30PM

September 14th—Como Zoo Outing—Sign up!

September 15th– Donut Sale—9AM-11AM—Front Lobby

September 26th—Active Aging Events!

September 27th—Coffee with Chef Clinton—3:30PM

September 29th– Donut Sale—9AM-11AM—Front Lobby

September 29th—Birthday Party Bash—2:30PM

9/3 Michael S 2N

9/9 Linda P 2S

9/10 Marilyn S 2N

9/14 Loda Rhines 3N

9/15 John E 3S

9/16 Dorothy W 3N

9/20 Robert N 3N

9/27 Robert C 3N

9/29 Bettye K 3N

A few weeks ago some really good friends of ours offered my wife, Debbie and me, two free tickets to see the Twins play Cleveland. We had been wanting to get to a game, so we could not resist. There we were, last Thursday at Target Field. As it turned out, it was the first game of a double-header with Cleveland. Why is it that Chicken Tenders and fries taste so much better at the stadium? We had so much fun.

I think it was the bottom of the 3rd when Byron Buxton, number 25, stepped up to the plate. As with every other player, we were cheering him on to get a hit. Cleveland was leading by 2 and we were hoping the game would turn in the Twins favor. Of course, you know how it is—with every pitch you want him to “knock it out of the park!” As we watched pitch after pitch, we kept thinking: “okay, this is the one. Here we go.” Eventually, the board read: 3 Balls, 2 Strikes. That’s what’s called a “Full Count.” At this point, everything is riding on the next pitch. Another Ball, and he walks. Not necessarily bad. It’s a good way of loading up the bases in anticipation of the home run that will bring up to four across the plate. Or, one more strike, and he’s out.

Then comes the pitch, and you hold your breath as the 90 miles per hour ball crosses the plate—Buxton swings—and Crrrrraaacck! A high fly out over right field. It’s going, going, going—gone! What a beautiful sight when that ball went over the right field wall!!!! As always, it was so thrilling to watch number 25 round the bases. He’s not in a hurry. He has earned the right to jog around the bases—it’s a victory lap—at least for the moment.

As I reflected on that exciting moment, I thought of the saying: “I’ve got two strikes against me.” I have heard others say that over the years; and I know that I’ve said it myself on more than one occasion. Do we mean “I’ve tried and failed, one too many times. If this next thing doesn’t work out, I’m done”? For some people, when they say something like that, there’s usually an empty feeling in the pit of their stomach. They’re actually afraid to try again. “What if I step up to the plate again only to strike out? Then it’s all over.”

But, two strikes against you does not mean it’s over! It’s still worth another try. Another prayer; another phone call; another letter; another conversation; another counseling session; another treatment; another time of saying “I forgive you,” or “Please forgive me.”

Oh—and when we think back to that game with Cleveland, and that home run by Buxton, I would guess that most people would not remember what the count was right before that—they just remember watching that ball sail out over the wall.

In the New Testament Letter to the Galatians the Apostle Paul said: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9)

I’ve been there—wanting to give up. But, it’s worth “stepping up to the plate,” one more time!

Chaplain Randy

COLOR ME FOR THERAPY!

NFL Football Teams Football season is here! I thought it would be a good idea to get to know the

teams. Here is a little quiz to help, in case you need reminding. From the following clues, can you guess what NFL team it is and what city

they are from?

CLUE TEAM NAME CITY/STATE

1. National birds

2. Red birds

3. Sporting birds

4. Black birds

5. Breakfast potatoes

6. Lively horses

7. Sports cars

8. Top Indians

9. Doll Fins

10. Fast Airplanes

11. Attackers

12. Letters of debt

13. Black cats

14. Bruins

15. Kings of the beasts

To be continued on next page……….

NFL Football Teams

CLUE TEAM NAME CITY/STATE

16. Cheese heads

17. Cowboys

18. VI Kings

19. Joan of Arc

20. Thieves

21. Credit card users

22. Gold diggers

23. Been gals

24. Baby horses

25. GI Ants

26. Shore birds

27. Male sheep

28. High price for corn

29. Trident carriers

30. Sunburned bodies

31. Cattle drivers

32. Minute Men

Answers on a different page Written by Owen

September is Fruits and Vegetables Month. Over 90% of both adults and children do not eat the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. To improve your nutritional status, try making half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Below are some reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables: • Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet, may reduce risk the for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. • Eating a diet high in a variety of vegetables and fruits may protect against certain types of cancers. • Diets high in fiber, found in many vegetables and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. • Eating fruits and vegetables rich in potassium, as part of an overall healthy diet, may lower blood pressure and may also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss. The most antioxidant-rich foods are from the plant kingdom,

including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. These foods may help boost your immune system.

Written by Molly Meyers, Registered Dietitian

The Newsletter Committee has added two new members!!!

Philip C, a resident of 3S, is our new sports man at

Providence Place !!! Philip will be writing a sports article

every month to keep us up to date on our MN sports teams.

Welcome to the Newsletter Committee, Philip!!!

John A, a resident of 2N, has joined the Newsletter

Committee to help oversee articles and help with editing

the newsletter.

Welcome to the Newsletter Committee, John!!!

Food Committee Meeting! Join us on Tuesday,

September 19th, at 9:45A.M., to talk about food and the service!

The meeting will be held on 2 North.

Answers can be found on a different page

Richard O 2N

Marlys R 2S

Russell U 2N

Monte C 3S

TV STATION GUIDE 2 TPT (PBS) 3 ESPN 2 4 WCCO (CBS) 5 KSTP (ABC) 6 TPT PBS—17 7 KMWB – 23 8 WFTC – 29 9 KMSP (FOX) 10 KSTC – 45 11 KARE – 11 (NBC) 12 CNN 14 Home Network Channel 15 Fox Sports 1 16 USA Network 17 TBS 18 TNT 22 Discovery Channel 23 Learning Channel (TLC) 24 AMA (American Movie Channel) 25 Family Channel (ABC Family) 26 Animal Planet 27 Lifetime 28 ESPN 29 History Channel 30 A&E Network 31 HGTV 32 Food Network 33 Trinity Broadcasting 34 FSN (FOX Sports North)

Effects of Music Listening on Health The English playwright William Congreve wrote, Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” The Greek philosopher Plato wrote, “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything; it is the essence of order and lends to all that is good, just, and beautiful.” It has been known for some time that music has an effect on our feelings, but just how can music affect our health and well being?

Music can improve mood. Listening to music can trigger the release of dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that helps to control the brain’s reward and pleasure center. It is sometimes called “the feel-good neurotransmitter” and contributes to feeling happy.

Music can improve a workout. Synchronizing exercises to a strong musical beat can help listeners to exercise harder, longer, and faster without experiencing feelings of fatigue.

Music can help with pain management. Listening to music can trigger the release of endorphins, or natural pain killers. Music therapy has been shown to reduce the amount of pain medication needed during and after surgical procedures.

Music can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Listening to music can trigger the relaxation response by regulating physiological responses such as respiration rate, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Music can improve sleep. Music can facilitate relaxation, help listeners to fall asleep faster, and sleep better.

If you are interested in learning more about ways that music can improve your health, or if you are interested in music therapy, please visit with Brett Collins, MT-BC, Music Therapist and Director of Community Life.

Written by Brett Collins, MT-BC, Director of Community Life, Music Therapist

COMO ZOO OUTING

Come, have a picnic lunch and

see the animals!

When: Thursday, September 14th

Time: 10:00 AM

Cost: Free!!!

Please sign up by Thursday,

September 9th, with a Community Life staff,

if you are interested in this outing.

Final List will be posted on Monday.

Twins Update!

After a challenging 2016 season and with a new season in mind, the MN Twins started off the 2017 season with a bang, facing many American League Central opponents (i.e. Kansas City Royals). They did well in April and May. When the All Star Game came in July the Twins had Miguel Sano. In fact, Miguel Sano was second in the homerun derby to the Yankees player, Arron Judge. Miguel was elected to play in the

All Star Game along with Ervin Santana, a pitcher on the MN Twins. The target is for the Twins is to make a playoff spot for the Wild Card position.

Written by Philip C

Did you know that picking up a pencil to doo-dle, painting with watercolor, or making a figure out of clay can help you to relieve stress, depression, and fear; and can even help diminish pain or other physical symptoms?

Across the U.S., art programs offer creative activities for people to help reduce stress and anxiety, lessen pain and nausea, and empower both the patient and caregiver to express their feelings and experiences. Creative expression has been shown to naturally calm the body, reduce blood pressure, and even release chemicals in the brain that decrease illness-related depression. Opening up through artistic expression can improve one's outlook and mood; but, most importantly, it helps us to communicate our experiences of illness, trauma, grief, and loss.

Even if you believe you cannot draw a straight line, you have the capacity to use the creative process for health and well-being. The health benefits of drawing, painting, and other art making activities come from the process involved in creative expression, not the product. You do not have to be an artist to enjoy and take advantage of the powers of art to enhance wellness.

So, try it out. Buy a small sketchbook and a set of felt drawing pens or markers. Try using just

colors, shapes and/or lines to describe how you are feeling today. Or, simply doodle, scribble,

or draw whatever comes to your mind. Don’t be concerned with what it looks like; after all,

there will be no grades! Just have fun with the materials and see where your creative process

takes you. Try to draw something in your sketchbook any time you feel stress or anxious. You

just may find yourself feeling a little less tense or worried.

Written by Chloe Tirebuck, Community Life Assistant

Poet’s Place Today

Today,

time has stopped.

A minute is still a minute,

an hour is still an hour.

And yet,

the past and the future

hang in perfect balance.

All focused on the present.

A sweet flow of excitement

warms me .

You are near.

Written by Miss Vickie

I have known you

I have known you for a thousand years.

In other times and other years.

I have known your heart,

your mind and your very soul.

We have traveled separately

through endless space and time

to be together here.

I have always known

that it would come to pass.

I have watched and waited.

I could enter a crowded room,

and in an instant

know that this was not

the time nor the place

and now…

Today…

I hear a sound….

And I know…

I sense your presence…

And I know…

Written by Miss Vickie

NFL Football Team Answers

1. Eagles, Philadephia

2. Cardinals, Arizona

3. Falcons, Atlanta

4. Ravens, Baltimore

5. Browns, Cleveland

6. Broncos, Denver

7. Jaguars, Jacksonville

8. Chiefs, Kansas City

9. Dolphins, Miami

10. Jets, New York

11. Raiders, Oakland

12. Bills, Buffalo

13. Panthers, Carolina

14. Bears, Chicago

15. Lions, Detroit

16. Packers, Green Bay

17. Texans, Houston

18. Vikings, MN

19. Saints, New Orleans

20. Steelers, Pittsburg

21. Chargers, San Diego

22. 49ers, San Francisco

23. Bengals, Cincinnati

24. Colts, Indianpolis

25. Giants, New York

26. Seahawks, Seattle

27. Rams, St. Louis

28. Buccaneers, Tampa Bay

29. Titans, Tennessee

30. Red Skins, Washington

31. Cowboys, Dallas

32. Patriots, New England

Poet’s Place Continues

Fame

Remember

my name,

when I reach fame.

Stardom overnight.

Waiting until

the time is right.

Just remember my name

When I reach fame.

Written by Zella O.

Letting Go

It’s hard to let go

Of someone you love,

With crying spells

That won’t go away,

Until time passes by.

You feel hurt and pain inside

Of what has happened to you.

With those precious memories,

It’s so hard to let go.

Written by Zella O.

Target Outing!

When: Thursday, September 7th

Time: 9:30 A.M.

If you are interested in this outing, please let a Community Life Staff person know by

Tuesday, September 5th, at noon.

Final list will be posted Wednesday morning.

SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

Fall word unscramble answers: 1.Quilt 2. Leaves 3. September 4. Harvest

5. Chestnut 6. Autumn 7. Football Q. Squash

LUNCH BUNCH!!!!!

Tuesday, September 12th!

Sandwich Choices:

McDouble Cheeseburger

or McChicken

with:

French Fries

Apple Pie

Cost: $5.00

Where: 1 South Dining Room

Please sign up with CL by Friday, September 8th, if you are

interested in this lunch bunch.

Administrator

Tyler Donahue (612) 238-2566

Director of Nursing

Darci Fiala (612) 238-2504

Assistant Director of Nursing

Nnenna Orjinta (612) 238-2574

Social Services Director

Kelsey Thompson (612) 238-2573

Long Term Care Social Worker

Emma Goodwin (612) 238-2573

Transitional Care Social Worker

Erin Heitz (612) 238-2502

Maintenance Director

Doug Schroeder (612) 238-2539

Community Life Director

Brett Collins (612) 238-2538

Rehab Director

Rochelle Udovich (612) 238-2519

Nutritional Services

Paitti Tintes (612) 238-2542

Admissions

Anne Seguin (612) 238-2545

Staff Development/Infection Control/ADON

Wendy Miron (612) 238-2502

Housekeeping

Abdi Abdiqani (612) 238-2514

Spiritual Care

Chaplain Randy Somody (612) 238-2538

Directory Human Resources Director

Kristy Larsen (612) 238-2508

Business Office Manager

Katrina Condon (612) 729-6271

Staffing Coordinator

Meri Santo (612) 238-2572

Registered Dietician

Beth Letter (Interim) (612) 238-2529

Newsletter Committee

Miss Vickie M, Janice N, Owen E, John A, Patty C, Mary Serto and Philip C

Office of Ombudsman

Local number (651) 431– 2555

1(800) 657-3591

Regional Ombudsman

Kristen Rice (651) 425-0858

Certified Volunteer Ombudsman

Larry (651) 431– 2555

The Resident Council will be meeting on September 12th, at 9:45 AM, on 2N.

Please come to discuss two Resident Rights and two Quality of Life issues, as well as the Community Life

Budget Report.

The Resident Council is a comfortable, safe place to raise any questions or concerns you may have regarding the building, staff, programs, etc.

Resident Council

September Monthly Observances All-American Breakfast Month

Be Kind To Editors & Writers Month Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Cholesterol Education Month Fall Hat Month

Happy Cat Month National Recovery Month National Chicken Month National Coupon Month

National Fruit and Veggies Month National Mushroom Month

National Prosper Where You Are Planted Month National Save A Tiger Month

National Sewing Month National Service Dog Month

National Piano Month National Preparedness Month

National Rice Month National Shake Month (Ice Cream)

National Wilderness Month Save The Koala Month Whole Grains Month

Wild Rice Month World Alzheimers Month

September Weekly Observances International Enthusiasm Week: 1-7

National Waffle Week: 4-10 Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week: 5-11

Popcorn Days: 8-10 National Days of Prayer & Remembrance: 9-11

Mushroom Days: 10-11 National Assisted Living Week: 11-17

National Environmental Services Week: 11-17 Hummingbird Celebration: 15-18

Constitution Week: 17-23 Pollution Prevention Week: 18-24 Sea Otter Awareness Week: 18-24 Balance Awareness Week: 19-25

National Fall Foliage Week: 27-10/3

September Daily Observances Random Acts of Kindness Day: 1

Bring Your Manners To Work Day: 2 Bacon Day: 3

Pet Rock Day: 4 Labor Day: 4

Another Look Unlimited Day: 6 Salami Day: 7

World Physical Therapy Day: 8 Wonderful Weirdoes Day: 9

Banana Day: 9 Swap Ideas Day: 10

(World) Suicide Prevention Day: 10 Grandparent's Day: 11

Remember Freedom Day: 11 Employee Exchange Day: 12

Video Games Day: 12 Scooby-Doo Day: 13

National Kreme Filled Donut Day: 14 Greenpeace Day: 15 Constitution Day: 16 Citizenship Day: 17

Air Force Birthday: 18 National Cheeseburger Day: 18

Talk Like A Pirate Day: 19 Get Ready Day: 20

International Day of Peace: 21 World Alzheimer's Day: 21

Autumn (Autumnal Equinox): 22

Hobbit Day: 22

Love Note Day: 23

Batman Day: 24 Bright Pink Lipstick Day: 25 Johnny Appleseed Day: 26 National Dumpling Day: 26

Google's Birthday: 27 National Drink Beer Day: 28 Mutation Day (TMNT): 29 Hug A Vegetarian Day: 30

Vegan Baking Day: 30

Join us for a night of fun and games for family and residents on 2S!

Tuesday, September 12th, at 7:00