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December 2016

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As a life enrichment director of an assisted living in Redding California, it was a life-changing epiphany to realize that my job was not to entertain our elders, but to create avenues to bring purpose to their lives. I have the privilege of working with the most generous and sacrificial generation.

A generation who gave through coming together and surviving the Great Depression…who served and defended our nation through World War II…who created a stable and thriving economy through hard work and ingenuity after the war.

In retirement, though many of these elders enjoy and pursue hobbies, interests. and other goals time now allows; they still innately love and desire to share a legacy and a spirit of generosity to give with purpose.

As this epiphany of bringing purpose to the forefront began to sink in, we began to intentionally create opportunities for our residents to give, and our residents came alive in ways we had never seen. In one year…

• We gave 25 backpacks to local children in need. • We adopted a kindergarten class in a local elementary school for whom we threw monthly parties and gave lots of

hugs. • We raised enough money to give 35 families turkeys for Thanksgiving. • We collected the largest shipment of pop tabs used to raise funds that the Northern California Ronald McDonald

House has ever received.

This was all accomplished by a group of 45 elders, their families, and our Sundial Assisted Living team. This generation does not see elderhood as a time just to sit back and receive after decades of hard work. They want to continue giving and growing through helping others and passing on this spirit of generosity to following generations.

Enjoy articles like the following at truenorthelderhood.wordpress.com

The Gift of Grace – 5 Wishes at the End of Life

Knitting Boosts Brain Health, Happiness

How Beautiful a Day Can be When Kindness Touches It

December Birthdays….

Suzanna Trompczynski Administrator Amy McConathy Business Services Stacey McGarvin Dining Services Carma Hunter Life Enrichment Kirk Kingsford Operations Director Holly Heleniak Community Relations

Sundial Leadership Team

Christmas Time with Edelweiss (Music)

Monday the 11th at 6 pm

Evening with the Madrigals Thursday the 15th at 6 pm

A Christmas Tea with Audrey Pike

Wednesday the 21st at 2 pm

Resident Birthday Party Thursday the 29th at 11 am

New Year’s Eve Party Saturday the 31st from

6-7:30 pm

Coming this Month…

Paulina P. 12/1 Dean N. 12/8 Gil R. 12/22 Mozelle H. 12/28

We are so thankful for the veterans of Sundial who bravely served our nation:

Bob, Kay, Dean and Gil. Thank you for your service!

The Noble and the Brave: A Veteran's Day Tribute

When America had an urgent need,

These brave ones raised a hand; No hesitation held them back;

They were proud to take a stand...

We salute every one of them, The noble and the brave,

The ones still with us here today, And those who rest in a grave.

So here’s to our country’s heroes; They’re a cut above the rest;

Let’s give the honor that is due To our country’s very best.

By Joanna Fuchs

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Pat’s Tabs This is just a reminder that we are still collecting tabs for the Northern California Ronald McDonald House. By simply saving these tabs, the families of sick children are able to stay with their little loved ones who are in the hospital. Last year Sundial brought the largest donation of tabs Sacramento’s Ronald