the tidings -- june 2017 - … · 6 brain teasers alphabetically speaking: ...the first ivy league...

THE TIDINGS MONTE VISTA GROVE HOMES 2889 SAN PASQUAL STREET

PASADENA, CA 91107 June 2017

(626) 796-6135 www.mvgh.org

“All the news that fits”

2017

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A FATHER’S DAY PRAYER

God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things.

Bless those fathers who have taken upon themselves the responsibility of parenting.

Bless those who have lost a spouse to death ... or divorce who are parenting their children alone.

Strengthen them by your love that they may become the loving, caring persons they are meant to be.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

God, bless all the fathers in the world. Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children.

Help them to be a father like you are. Give them grace and patience

to handle situations in a loving way. Amen.

PRAY FOR AFRICA Join us as we continue to pray for the vast and varied continent of Africa on the first Tuesday of each month in the Gamble Room at 1:00 pm. Our next gathering will beTuesday,June6,intheGambleRoomat1:00pm.

MVGH Men’s Prayer Fellowship When: Monday Mornings

9:00 am – 9:30 am Where: The Hearth Lounge

(All MVGH men are welcome)

June Leaders 5 –Paul Pierson 12 – Bruce Calkins 19 –Bill Stackhouse 26 – Gene Terpstra

Come share this time for thanksgiving, intercession and fellowship with one another as brothers in Christ.

For more information, contact Cecil Hoffman, Facilitator

MVGH Women’s Prayer Group When: Wednesday Mornings

9:00 am – 9:30 am Where: The Hearth Family Room (All MVGH women are welcome)

We read the day’s passage from the Mission Yearbook of Prayer and pray for our world, our MVGH family, our families and friends.

Both silent and spoken prayers are welcome.

For more information, contact Evelyn Thomas Heyne at (626) 316-1586.

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(AD) MINISTRATION

PRESIDENTIAL PONDERINGS

As I reflect upon the past four months, I am very pleased with the work of the Residents’ Executive Council (REC). The focus has been on two of the four 2017 goals. They are:

1. Examine our parking policy and address issues. A Task Force (Tom Erickson, Cheryl Prentice and Mas Hibino) has been busy studying common themes, trends, and suggestions that have been received from the questionnaire you responded to. They will give their recommendations at this month’s REC meeting. Their study included items regarding the width of our roads, street parking and safety concerns.

2. Strengthen the functioning of MVGH Resident Area Groups. A team led by Bob Bos, includes members from the various resident area groups. They received a good response from the questionnaire issued to those in Independent Living. The twelve-question form provided helpful information regarding ideas, needs and concerns that will be made known once it is analyzed (hopefully at this month’s meeting of the REC). This committee is also involved in discussion of church transportation needs according to area group. -- Marilyn Manning, Residents’ Association President

MVGH RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION DUES

You Can Check If Your Name is on the List

The May 4, 2017 Treasurer’s Report on the Residents’ Association Bulletin Board reflects the fact that 92 residents had paid their 2017 dues. As of May 14, four more had joined them. As we come to almost the middle of the year, it may be hard to remember whether something you planned to do in January has actually been done. If you are uncertain whether or not you have paid your 2017 dues, please feel to call me at (850) 209-6931 or e-mail me at [email protected] Dues for 2017 are $55.00 per individual or $110.00 for a couple. You can write a check to “MVGH Residents’ Council” and note “RA Dues.” Checks may be placed in the locked brown wood drop box at the right hand end of the mail boxes. Thanks to all of you who have paid your dues and thanks in appreciation to those of you who will do so shortly.

-- Huw Christopher Residents’ Association Treasurer

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As of today we have received a total of $6,966.65 for the Staff Appreciation Fund. Thank you to all who have participated so far! We need to receive your donation by November 30th. Please put your envelope in the box located below "outgoing mail".

We need to receive all the donations by November 30. If you need a guide for giving in installments, let me know. There are now 11 residents giving monthly or quarterly. We will be giving the gifts to the staff in December. Make your check payable to MVGH Residents' Association with the memo to read Staff Appreciation Fund. Put it in the box for our Association, which is below "outgoing mail." Please put Staff Appreciation Fund on your envelope. -- Barbro Hammond ([email protected]) or 909-904-8895

STAFF APPRECIATION FUND NEWS

PHILANTHROPY CORNER DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS: 7TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ GALA: Saturday, July 29th from 6-9 pm at Descanso Gardens in La Canada. Fritz Coleman, the NBC4 weather forecaster, will emcee this event. We will honor the Synod of Southern California and Hawaii, House of Rest, Convalescent Aid Society and Robert Koch. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Life Engagement Program, which provides enrichment programming to enhance the daily life for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing residents. Activities may include: exercise, music, art classes, educational programs, special culinary meals, brain games, etc. These programs make up $163,945 of the MVGH current operating budget. FALL EVENT: Saturday, October 7th from 8-11 am, Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction. Noelle Gonzales in partnership with Auxiliary and staff will be overseeing this event. MUSINGS: Monday, October 23rd from 6-7:30 pm in Marwick Place. Guest speaker will be Barbara Mathieu. Her topic is “A Cultural Anthropologist’s View of Our World.” She will share stories of her field research and how anthropology relates to faith. The Messenger: In the 2017 spring newsletter under the memorial section you will find Honorary and Memorial Tributes for Annual Giving gifts. There is an asterisk and footnote. This footnote refers people to our website to view all the memorial/honorary gifts given during the period of the capital campaign. Search https://www.mvgh.org/capital-campaign. When you scroll down, you will find “Please take a moment to view our Honorary and Memorial Tributes here.” -- Meagan Swan, Annual Giving and Community Outreach Director

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Before we break for the summer, I will conclude the review of the various departments at MVGH with Maintenance and Landscaping. These small but mighty crews handle all of the repair and upkeep of our buildings as well as manicuring our beautiful grounds.

NAME TITLE REPORTS TO SCHEDULE

Ed Cortez Dir. Of Environmental Services

Nancy Mandic Fulltime

Jose Espinoza Facilities Manager Ed Cortez Fulltime Jorge Alvarez Grounds Crew Jose Espinoza Fulltime Amado De La Cruz Grounds Crew Jose Espinoza Fulltime Juan Hernandez Grounds Crew Jose Espinoza Fulltime Eusebio Ocampo Grounds Crew Jose Espinoza Fulltime

Ruben Angulo Van Driver/ Maintenance Tech

Ed Cortez Fulltime

Nicolas Coronel Maintenance Tech Ed Cortez Fulltime Edwin Guerra Maintenance Tech Ed Cortez Fulltime Oscar Martinez Maintenance Tech Ed Cortez Fulltime

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

• Wellness Center Site: The foundation has been poured! Framing is now underway!

• Memory Care Site: Underground utilities, sewer connection and fire sprinkler system are in process.

• Pool Building Site: The revised plans have been submitted to the city and we are

awaiting approval. Pray that this happens quickly! In the meantime, grading of the site will start so that we are ready to proceed once we have approval.

• Gazebo: This is now being done in-house by our own crew. They have set a goal of

completing this project by June 5th. -- Deborah Herbert

Have a great summer!

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BRAIN TEASERS

Alphabetically speaking:

...the first Ivy League College ____________________

...the last country in Africa_______________________

...the first US National Park______________________

...the first Shakespeare comedy___________________

...the last US president by first name_______________

...the first of the Andrew sisters___________________

...the first estate property on a Monopoly board_______________

Riddles: What can you catch but not throw? What is the only type of cheese made backwards? You will survive if I'm stolen or given away, yet you cannot live without me. -- Health and Wellness Committee

Answers: page 9

NAVIGATING THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Like it or not, all of us at one time or another will be a patient or helper in an emergency room. Be thankful you live in Pasadena with five accessible E.R.s. Nationally, there are now 22% fewer E.R.s than twenty years ago.

Here are some helpful tips for your E.R. visits: • If faced with a true emergency, call 911. Ambulance staff will evaluate your condition,

give emergency treatment immediately, and get you checked in quickly on arrival.

• Think twice before heading to the E.R. for less-than-urgent problems. If your M.D. is not accessible, colds, sore throats, earaches, eye infections, back pain, or a cut needing stitches are best treated at an urgent care facility.

• At the E.R. true medical emergencies take precedence over a broken bone, headache, or stomach pain. A triage nurse will evaluate your problem and assign you a priority number. As one nurse put it: “Waiting is good. It means you’re not going to die!” And there is little to gain from exaggerating your symptoms in an attempt to be seen sooner—you’ll confuse the diagnosis and may be subjected to needless tests.

• You save a lot of time and unnecessary tests if you know your medical history and provide it readily. Along with your insurance cards, keep a card in your wallet of a list of all the medications and supplements you take, and any allergies or chronic health problems you have. If possible, take with you copies of results of recent lab or diagnostic tests.

• Also have a friend come with you to be your advocate and helpmate. It’s normal to be stressed and anxious, so together practice self-calming measures of deep breathing and prayer. This can help to minimize your symptoms and counter the tendency to become hostile at any delays taking place.

• When you’re ready to be discharged, make sure you understand the instructions for continuing or follow-up care you may need, and request a number to call if your condition worsens later.

-- Norm Thomas

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A NEW GROVE MINISTRY

Early Monday and Thursday morning, staff in the flower and plant department at Trader Joe’s in Hastings Ranch, cull all cut flowers and potted plants with faded blossoms. The store manager, rather than throwing them in the trash, prefers to give them away on a first come-first serve basis. Ruben Angulo, our Grove van driver, makes a special trip to Trader Joe’s to accept them. We residents of the Grove appreciate the fresh flowers that grace our dining tables twice each week. Teresa Merino, of our wait staff, is the artist who transforms Trader Joe’s discards into beautiful table bouquets. Potted plants from Trader Joe’s pose a greater challenge. Many are annuals. Their blooms last but a few weeks. It’s impossible to hold them over for sale at the Grove’s Spring and Fall festivals. Who at the Grove might find the greatest joy in having these plants grace their rooms? We of the Plant Committee chose residents of our Health Center to receive them. John Toay is our plant angel. John visits his wife Barbara in the Health Center daily. Each Friday he takes a trolley filled with plants—orchids, Gerber daisies, violets, lilies, miniature roses, chrysanthemums—whatever is in season. Residents love to choose from among them. At a mid-week visit, John waters those plants needing TLC. When blooms fade, John returns the plants to our greenhouse. There, nothing is wasted. The spent plants become compost, the potting soil is reused for transplanting, and often pots can be recycled. When asked why he volunteers, John responds with the answer given so often by Grove volunteers: “This is my ministry.” -- Norm Thomas

COPING WITH DISASTER-RELATED STRESS

Stress

Body Mind

Emotions Behavior

Headaches Taut muscles Fatigue

Worrying Indecision Nightmares

Irritability Depression Apprehension

Loss of appetite Insomnia Restlessness

After a disaster, we will all feel stress. We can cope with it by talking with others, healthy eating, rest, exercise, relaxation, meditation and prayer, maintaining a normal daily routine, listening to others and staying calm. Each area has people identified and trained as Disaster Response Counselors, to serve during and after the disaster with a focus on the emotional/spiritual needs of residents. Give yourself time to recover! -- Jane Vásquez

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MISCELLANY I have the task of researching the history of the buildings at MVGH and the residents who lived in them. Over ninety-plus years, buildings have been erected and demolished and the numbers on the existing units have been changed. I hope to give an overview of what has happened over these years.

What was called the central building or Ranch House had twenty-seven residents from 1926 (L. Clay) to 1948 (Mrs. Jennie Spinning). In the past, MVGH used forty buildings to represent the Grove, beginning in 1926. These forty buildings were given unit numbers. For example Building 1, Apt. A (now A1) has had seven residents from 1926 (Thomas Candor) to 1985) Paul and Rowena Markham) and 2009 (Al and Diana Lorenz). Apt. B (now A2) began in 1926 with Dr. and Mrs. J.S. Thomas. Ten residents used this unit until 2013 when Marilyn Manning moved in.

In the past, some units have had to be demolished to build Marwick hall and most recently, the Memory Care Residence and Wellness Center. To make room for these changes, the buildings and their families have not been forgotten. I have the names of the folks in each of the no longer existing units. I plan to keep everyone up to date in the future. I would very much appreciate comments to assist in writing this part of MVGH’s history. -- John Toay

FROM THE TREASURE CHEST

FUGITIVE DEMOCRACY AND OTHER ESSAYS by Sheldon Wolin (1922-2015) edited by Nicholas Xenos. (Princeton, 2016, published posthumously). (Continued from the May Tidings.)

In Democracy Incorporated: Managed Democracy and the Specter of Inverted Totalitarianism. (Princeton University Press, 2008 and Paperback in 2010), Wolin sees Democracy in America as only occasionally “episodic” at best, and “managed” at worst because both political parties (Democratic and Republican) are under the hegemony of big corporate money. Obama was elected president on his “Yes, we can” campaign slogan that change is possible, but only to have him when elected, carry out many of the unfinished business of the Bush-Cheney administration.

Wolin’s notion of “inverted totalitarianism” is unlike the classical totalitarianism of Nazi Germany under Hitler or Communism under Stalin. His inverted totalitarianism is the amalgam of corporate and political power by the transnational corporations whose fundamental purpose is to maximize the profits of their shareholders. And they do it by crossing national borders to seek the cheapest labor possible to produce their products. On the whole, the American voting public is primarily concerned with survival and its means to do so; they vote according to their pocketbooks. In short, inverted totalitarianism keeps them ignorant and democracy for them is a democracy of cupidity, claims Wolin. He quotes Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) in noting that hard work and money-making amid democracy (an “equality of conditions”) are the predominant American ethos. Under this ethos, all the institutions of America (political parties, think tanks, social media, education, and culture) are under the hegemony of the corporate state and its money, when the corporations came-of-age politically in the late twentieth century. – Reviewed by Franklin J. Woo

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Friday, June 23rd from 2:30 – 4pm, the Wellness Committee is hosting a “Welcome to Summer All-Campus Ice Cream Social!” Join us for an all-campus celebration with ice cream sundaes and musical entertainment – You just might recognize these guys! Be sure and sign up with Norm Thomas to help escort our Health Center residents to the party. Don’t miss out on the FUN part of living here at MVGH!

BRAIN EXERCISE

We're reminded frequently to engage in exercises that challenge our brain and prevent decline and dysfunction. The following questions can provide a quick test for you. Read each question and give your answer before you read the answer in parenthesis. 1. How do you think the unthinkable? (Thteer it into an ithheberg.) 2. What's green, fuzzy, has 4 legs, and would kill you if it fell out of a tree

and landed on you? (A pool table) 3. How do you survive on a dessert island? (First, check the spelling. If

it's correct, enjoy!) 4. How many cars does it take to fill a mall with shoppers? (A whole lot) 5. What do you call a lazy baby kangaroo? (A pouch potato) 6. How did the Ooh-aah bird get its name? (It lays square eggs) 7. What do you get when you cross a baby with a soldier? (The infantry) 8. Why did the physics teacher break up with the biology teacher?

(No chemistry)

If you answered more than 3 questions correctly, you may want to have a checkup with a neurologist. Prompt action may prevent further decline. -- Uno Hu

FATHER’S DAY REMEMBERANCE

“Fathers young, fathers old, remembering good times are our gold. Value earned through guidance given, helping us go forth in livin’. Each father adding to our trove, a treasure chest of love untold. Remembering fathers in our lives, taking time to realize. Fatherly love brings wealth to living, remembering this, we go forth in giving. Fathers young, fathers old, we remember you all as life unfolds.” -- Susan Kramer

Answers to Brain Teasers and Riddles from page 6. Brown

Zimbabwe Acadia ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Zachary Taylor LaVerne Atlantic Avenue cold, Edam, your heart

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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DARRELL VAN CITTERS

Long-timeGroveVolunteer

Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 am in Marwick Place

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MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MARY LOU LORIMER

Friday, June 16 at 2:00 pm in Marwick Place

THANK YOU

Sarah Morrison and family send heartfelt thanks to the Monte Vista Grove Family for many expressions of loving care in the loss of dear Jim. We are greatly blessed. Thank you for your prayers. --Sarah and Family

WANT TO DO MORE SINGING?

Did you enjoy the singing at the Gymanfa Ganu which was part of our second Annual St. David’s Day Celebration here at Monte Vista Grove? If you would like to do more with even larger crowds of singers, you are invited to consider attending the North American Festival of Wales. It concludes each year on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend with two Gymanfa Ganu sessions. In 2017 the Festival will be in Rochester, New York. In 2018 it will be in Alexandria, Virginia and in 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If you would like more information please be in contact with me. Huw Christopher, Member of the Board of Trustees for the North American Festival of Wales

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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1:00 -- Communion In Hearth 4:00 -- Vesper Service in HC

3 11:00 am -- Darrell Van Citter Memorial Service Marwick Place

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7 8:00 -- Water Aerobics in Pool

10:30 -- Music Class In Hearth

2:00 -- Seasons Gamble Rm. 5:30 -- Dinner (Res. required)

8 10:00 -- Writing Class In Marwick 4:00 -- Convocation In Marwick 5:30 -- Dinner (Reservation required)

11 4:00 -- Vesper Service in HC

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9:00 -- Exercise Class In Marwick

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10:00 – Writing Class in Marwick

5:30 – Dinner (Reservation required)

14 8:00 -- Water Aerobics in Pool

10:30 -- Music Class In Hearth


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10:00 – Tues. Musicale In Marwick

11:00 – Pilates Class in the Hearth

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11:00 -- Pilates Class In Marwick

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4:00 – Vesper Service in HC

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9:00 – Exercise Class In Marwick

2:00 pm -- Mary Lou Lorimer Memorial Service Marwick Place

4:00 – 5:00 Wine & Nibbles Gamble Rm.

21 8:00 – Water Aerobics in Pool


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28 8:00 – Water Aerobics in Pool


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9:00 – Exercise Class In Marwick

11:00 – Pilates Class In Marwick

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11:00 – Pilates Class In Marwick

1:00 -- Pray for Africa Gamble Rm.

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25 4:00 – Vesper Service in HC

June

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1 10:00 -- Writing Class In Marwick 4:00 -- Convocation In Marwick 5:30 -- Dinner (Reservation required)

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9:00 -- Exercise Class In Marwick 4:00 – 5:00 Wine & Nibbles Hearth Family Rm. & Patio

Please Note:

Not all activities are included.

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30 9:00 -- Exercise Class In Marwick

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JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Dick Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 01 Dale Bruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 02 Betsey Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 05 Larry Ballenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 07 Marily Demarest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 07 Joanne Hinch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 09 Ila Wareham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 09 Gloria Kinsler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10 Ken Tracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12 Tiat-Han Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13 Jim Symons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 14 Jean Woo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 LaRae Parry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 16 Jane McClain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18 Carol Moomaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18 Carolyn French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 19 Rachel Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20 Bob Parry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 22 Nancy Macky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 23 Bryce Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28 Lynda Calkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 28

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JULY BIRTHDAYS

Shirley Castles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 01 Pat Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 05 Lucille Kropff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12 Roberta Woodberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12 Polly Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 14 Tom Wentz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15 Hannah Kang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 15 Barbara Toay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 16 Marian Deemer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18 Rebecca Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25 Mark Duntley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26 Bev Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 29

Dean Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30

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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Charles Hammond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 07 Sherman Fung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 24 Art French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 28 Paul Suzuki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug 31

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THE TIDINGS 2017 GUIDELINES • Articles to be 235 words or less • Articles to be submitted in Arial - 12 point type • Articles to be to the point with content and information • Personal experiences, ponderings, thank you notes, other news are wanted • Informational news, ideas and stories from committees and individuals • Articles due on the 15th of month prior to publication

NOTE: All submissions will be reviewed for inclusion by the Tidings Team.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE OUR NEWSLETTER INVITING TO READ.

THE TIDINGS MONTE VISTA GROVE HOMES

Executive Director: Deborah Herbert President of the Residents’ Association: Marilyn Manning

Publisher: Marilyn Manning Editor: The Tidings Team

(Carole Bos, Joyce DeGraaff, Cheryl Prentice) Printing and Distribution: Nancy Lain

PLEASE NOTE: Our next Disaster Drill will be at 2pm on Tuesday, July 11th More information will be announced closer to the Drill date.

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