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-January 2010

The Village Voice March 2020 The Village at Appledorn East 630 Hastings Avenue Holland, MI 616-392-1700

Dear Residents:

UPCOMING EVENTS/ OUTINGS

Is March going to come in like a lion? It might be too soon to tell! Let’s hope if it does, it is short lived! Well, we have had a very mild winter, we certainly don’t need it to show up NOW! If it does, Jess certainly has some fun things planned to distract you from any foul weather! Just a quick peek at the calendar shows a trip to Jack Miller for a piano recital, national plant a flower day, some second hand shopping, and even a trip to Van Raalte Farms to see how maple syr-up is made! That’s just a small taste of what is on tap for March! I hope you can make it to at least one of these great things. And don’t forget, invite someone to go with you! It’s always fun with friends! And speaking of friends, have you made any new ones yet? That’s our goal for 2020! Next Happy Hour, go sit by someone new! Thanks again for making your home at The Village. We love having all of you here! This is a great place, let’s all do our part to make sure we keep it that way; share a kind word or an extra smile each day!

Piano at Jack Miller March 4

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National Plant a Flower Day March 12

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2nd Hand Shops & Lunch March 16

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Holland Eye Surgery Presentation

March 23 Page 8

VanRaalte Farm March 26

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March Grocery Shopping!

Aldi Mon, March 2 10:00 AM Family Fare Thurs, March 5 10:00 AM Meijer Mon, March 9 10 & 10:30 AM Walmart Thurs, March 12 10:00 AM Aldi Mon, March 16 10:00 AM Meijer Thurs, March 19 10:00 AM Meijer Mon, March 23 10 & 10:30 AM Aldi Mon, March 30 10:00 AM

Groceries & More! Time for a Treat!

Breakfast Bunch

Vee’s

Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 AM *Please be in Lobby by 9:20 AM

Lunch Crowd

Russo’s In Hopkins

Tuesday, March 31

at 11:00AM *Please be in Lobby by 10:50AM

Bake Sale! Friday, March 20 from 9-11 AM.

Come to the Dining Room to grab a tasty treat! All

proceeds go to the Village Market account. Once this

reaches a significant amount, ideas will be gathered as to what residents might enjoy

purchasing! If you wish to donate baked

goods, please have them to the Dining Room by 8:30 AM on

the 20th!

Resident Meeting! Wednesday, March 4 at 1:00 PM in the Dining Room. Don’t miss this important

meeting for ALL residents. It’s important to touch base and share any updates or

information here at the Village! Please make an effort to be there!

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Week One: March 6 Potluck Happy Hour: The residents bring the food and drinks; 1st floor’s turn for setup and clean up. Week Two: March 13 “On the House Happy Hour”: Village provides food and drink.

Week Three: March 20 Potluck Happy Hour: The residents bring the food and drinks; 1st floor’s turn for setup and clean up.

Week Four: March 27 “Happy Birthday” Happy Hour: The Village provides the desserts and drinks.

See you in the Dining Room at 3:00 PM!

What ’s Going On Around Here?

Mix it up March Happy Hour It’s time to mix it up and meet

someone new! At “On the House” & “Happy Birthday” Happy Hour we will

be drawing table numbers to determine where you will sit!

National Plant a Flower Day

Thursday, March 12 at 1:00 PM.

Come to the Dining Room! Each person will paint a pot and plant a seed! Spring is coming! Let’s get going!

Cost: $2.00 Sign up in Activities Book

by March 9.

Healing Through Friendship Monday, March 9 at 1:00 PM Would it be nice or even helpful

to be able to share any feelings of loss or grief in a safe and

supportive environment? We would love to have you join! So

come and be encouraged! You are not alone! Meet in the Private

Dining Room!

How About a Little Musical

Entertainment?

On Thursday, March 5 at 1:00 PM, we will

be welcoming “The Doedon Four”. They sing a variety of

music including mountain gospel and old time music. Come to the Dining Room!

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Let ’s Do Something Fun! Maple Syrup at the Van Raalte Farm!

This site is significant in the history of Holland. Reverend Albertus Van Raalte, founding father of the City of Holland, purchased the land from the

federal government over 140 years ago for $2.32 per acre. Shortly after the Civil War, the barns were built, and then in 1872 the house was begun. The land remained in the family until it was purchased by the City of Holland in

1983 for $350,000 from the Reimold family. The site has been referred to as “The Maples” due to the large, majestic trees planted by Van Raalte that form a dense canopy in the front of the

house. What Will We do? We will be walking through the Maple Syrup process from tapping the tree to actually getting it ready to taste. Yes, we will get to taste! When? Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 PM. The bus will leave at 12:45 PM. What’s the Cost? $7.00/person Is this outside? Yes. The majority of the time we will be outside. Part of the process takes place inside of a barn, but it will be important to dress for the weather!

Please sign up ASAP so we can get a good count! We need at least 14 people to sign up to be able to go!

Appledorn Social at South! Wednesday, March 11 at

2:00 PM. Let’s visit some friends

and old neighbors at Appledorn Assisted

Living South. Refreshments will be

served. Please sign up!

2nd Hand Shopping and

Lunch! Monday, March 16 at 11:30 AM. Sign up in the Activities book!

It has been said… “I love it when someone else pays full price first!”

Here’s the plan! First, we will head over to the Gateway Center! Then, we will stop and get some lunch at Wendy’s together. After lunch, we will stop by both Goodwill and Africa’s Child!

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Other Happenings... St. Patty’s Day

Bingo! Tuesday, March 17 at 1:00 PM in the Dining

Room! Let’s see how lucky you really are! Come to the Dining Room to play a special game of Bingo. You could even win a special little

treat!

Evergreen Days! EVERY Tuesday at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Go to Evergreen

and experience their open swim time! Or, join a game group to

play cards or Bingo! Grab some lunch or join a book club! SO many options.

Let us know if we can assist you in this process. Just sign up in the book!

Piano Concert at Jack Miller Auditorium

Pianist: Hyejin Kim

Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 PM. The bus leaves

at 6:45 PM. Be sure to sign up in the

Activities Book! This is a free event!

Library Wednesday, March 18

at 9:00 AM. Grab a good book or book on tape. Come along! Please sign up

in the Activities Book!

Scenic Ride! So many of you expressed how much you enjoyed our scenic

ride in January. We thought we should do another one soon!

Sign up in the Activities Book as we take a ride! Exact route is yet to be determined! Be

sure to sign up! Thursday,

March 19 at 1:00 PM

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“Spiritual Growth” Opportunities:

Women’s Bible Study: 10:30 AM every Tuesday Private Dining Room

Biblical Insights: 10:30 AM 2nd & 4th Saturdays Private Dining Room Catholic Communion: 12:30 PM 3rd Sunday Theater Room

12 PM Wednesdays

Private Dining Room

Protestant Prayer & Communion Gathering: 10:30AM Last Tuesday of each Month

Dining Room

Hymn Sing 3 PM every 1st & 2nd Sunday Dining Room

Worship w/ Pastor Jim R 3 PM every 3rd Sunday

Dining Room Worship w/ Pastor Tim R 3 PM every 4thSunday Dining Room

Contracted service providers for Salon/Barber Services, Health Checks, Exercise,

Crafting, Flu Shots, Podiatry, Food Service, Etc. are inde-pendent contractors and they

are not employees of The Village at Appledorn.

Ongoing Fun & Games

Mondays

Scrubbies & More 10 AM- GR

Penny Ante Poker 1:30 PM– DR

Pictionary 2:30 PM– GR

Knitting Together 5 PM– L

Tuesday

Resident Exercise 3 PM– DR

Bridge 6:30 PM– GR

Wednesdays

Bingo 10 AM– DR

Catch Phrase 2 PM– GR

Thursday

Resident Exercise 3 PM– DR

Fridays

Cards 4 PM– GR

Saturdays

Scrabble 10 AM– DR

SCHWAN’S Tuesday, March 3, 17 & 31 a

representative from SCHWAN’S Food will be

stopping at the Village. If you would like to place an order please call 1-888-724-9267.

Catalogs are by the Activities Sign up Book.

Blood Pressure Clinic:

Thursdays at 1:00 PM in the

Computer Room!

Low Vision Group:

Monday, March 23 at 9:30 AM in

the Private Dining Room.

Hearing Health USA:

Thursday, March 12 at 1:00 PM in

the Wellness Center.

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Tuesday, March 3 at 11:00 AM Downton Abbey Starring: Michelle Dockery, Imelda Staunton, Matthew Goode Runtime: 2hours, 2mins Rated: PG

Tuesday, March 10 at 2:30 PM A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper Runtime: 1hour, 49mins Rated: PG

Thursday, March 19 at 11:00 AM A Dog’s Purpose Starring: Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton Runtime: 1hour, 40mins Rated: PG Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 AM The Enchanted Cottage Starring: Rene Abelar, John McCool Bowers, Tarika Brandt Runtime: 1hour, 27mins Not Rated

Saturday Night Movies at 6:30PM in the Theater

Room

March 7 How to Lose a Guy in 10

Days

March 14 Cats

March 21

The Summer of the Colt

March 28 Argo

The Village at Appledorn Theater

Now Showing in March:

All movies are shown in The Village Theater unless otherwise noted

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March Birthdays

Brenda K. 3/1 Jane B. 3/3 Rosemary N. 3/4 Muriel S. 3/6 Kay A. 3/12 Jan B. 3/14 Dottie P. 3/25 Becky P. 3/29 Jim A. 3/30 Edie D. 3/31

Holland Eye Surgery Presentation:

Monday, March 23 at 1:00 PM

A doctor from Holland Eye Surgery and Laser Center will be here to discuss eye health and different options seniors may

have regarding this topic. Join us in the Dining

Room! Light snacks will be offered.

Scam Alert Presentation: Tuesday, March 24 at 1:00 PM

Join us for another installment of “Scam Alert”! Barb and Holly will be focusing on educating all of us on telephone scams. You will not want to miss this pertinent

information! Come to the Dining Room!

New Residents:

John and Valerie K.

Pam C.

John K Transfer

More Great Things to Attend!

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Village Information

Village Phone Numbers

Office: 616-392-1700

TRS Dial: 711 Fax:

616-392-2111

Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM Saturday by Appointment

Activities Office: 616-392-1230

Beauty Salon: Kim: 616-283-7598

(By Appointment Only)

Maintenance Emergency: 616-422-4210

The Village Staff

Community Manager Becky Post

Assistant Manager Barb Koning

Administrative Assistants Melissa Roelofs - East Michelle Murtha - West

Housekeeping Kim Stark - East

Maintenance Andy Harris - Supervisor Jeff Palmer Rob Dannenburg Doug Bird

Culinary Justin Smith - Chef Brittany Lynn - Sous Chef

Activities Jessica Perry - Director Dawn VanderHulst - Assistant Kara Ebbers - Assistant

Community Relations Holly Kruse

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March Word Search