The Fountains at Bronson Place1700 Bronson WayKalamazoo, MI 49009

We, the residents of The Fountains at

Bronson Place are pleased to announce

that as a community, we collected 232

pounds of food and $1,220 to help feed individuals in the

Kalamazoo area through our participation in the 2016 Loaves

& Fishes food drive. Thanks to all of the residents and

associates who helped to make this year's drive successful.

We are definitely lucky to have a community with a

generous heart!

Watermark UniversityGee's Bend, Alabama is home to many slave descendants whose

source of warmth has become an art form. The Gee's Bend quilts

have been showcased across the country and displayed at the

Smithsonian. Michigan native Janet Dolland has befriended the

quilters in this small community after what started as an afternoon

drive. She has made trips to Gee's Bend more than 50 times and has

sent over 100 pound of fabric to the quilters. Dolland has shared

her experiences and the quilter's stories across Michigan, Indiana,

Ohio, and at Madonna University in Livonia, MI. Dolland will come

to the Springs on March 21, 2017 to continue sharing the beauty of

these quilts.

Special Events & Outings

March Happenings:

3/2-Peanut Butter Party @ 3pm

3/10-Lunch Outing: Texas Corral @

11:30am

3/16-Irish Beer Tasting @ 3pm

3/17-Saint Patrick's Day Party! @ 3pm

3/18-March Birthday Party! @ 3pm

3/19-Mid Morning Mimosas & Bloody

Mary Bar @ 11:30am

3/27-Afternoon Ride: Plainwell Ice

Cream @ 1:30am

3/27-Wine & Cheese Social @ 3pm

3/31st-Pie Party @ 3pm

Feel Free to Join Us for Any of Our

Activities or Outings!

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1700 Bronson Way · Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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March 2017

The Springs

Still Winter?With the beautiful, warm

weather we have had

throughout February, it is

difficult to imagine that we

still have a few weeks of

winter to get through! Lucky

for us, there is always plenty

to do in our community. This

March we celebrate National

Nutrition Month, St. Patrick's

Day and more!

Join in on a beer-tasting this month, or take an armchair trip to

Ireland to learn more about this great country. Across our campus

we will celebrate great Irish Americans. Of course we'll enjoy

samples of Irish culture through a monthly theme meal, music,

crafts, cooking events. Of course we can't neglect basketball in this

month of March Madness! As an extra special treat, Watermark

University brings us part two of Randy Schau's class on The Rules of

Basketball, a class that will teach you the finer points of the game

so that you can fully enjoy the season. May luck follow you through

the Ides of March and into the spring of 2017!

Path to Well-BeingSleep is vital to our well-being and sleep

experts at the National Institute of

Health state that sleep affects our

immune system, appetite, breathing,

blood pressure and cardiovascular

health. Sleep also helps us think more

clearly, have quicker reflexes and focus

better. As we age it is more common to

experience insomnia and healthy sleep

habits can make a big difference. A few

practices include sticking to the same

bedtime routine, avoiding afternoon

naps, exercising early in the day,

winding down without technology the

hour before bedtime and avoiding

cigarettes, alcohol and heavy meals in

the evening. Learn more about the

benefits of better sleep and techniques to

achieve rest at Director Jan Kehl's Health

and Wellness talk on March 2.

ThrivingHere at the Springs, we believe that exercise is vital in leading a healthy

lifestyle. Regardless of age and gender, physical activity has a multitude

of benefits including; weight management, disease prevention, improved

mood, increased energy, and better sleep. To encourage well-being, a

variety of exercise programs are offered at least six times a week to our

residents. These days, aerobic classes and visits to the gym are not the

only form of physical activity. Any vigorous to moderate movement can be

seen as exercise. Walks around the community, jazzercise and chair yoga

are just a few of these fun opportunities to improve your life's vitality. Not

only are our residents staying in shape physically, but our social lives are

thriving while engaging in new fun ways to stay healthy.