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Fall SemesterSEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER

2015

Course Name Faculty Day and Time Location Art of Photography

Community Life 4th Monday at 4pm

2nd Floor Activity Room and Pathways Dining Room

Let’s capture the light of life through the art of photography. You will learn about photography as a visual art practice, and how this can help you to become an engaging and active photographer. You will explore the work and concepts of contemporary photographic artists, which may trigger a new interest in what you photograph.

Art Studies Danielle Morse 3rd Monday at 4pm

2nd Floor Activity Room and

Pathways Living Room

In art studies, you learn to view not only the aesthetic and technical qualities of an art piece, but you study the cultural, historical, philosophical, scientific, and religious context of the society it was created in and the individual who created it. You see the how and why of each piece.

Bible Studies Betty Clark Every Tuesday at 2pm

2nd Floor Activity Room

Join Betty Clark as she leads a weekly Bible study with residents and members of her local congregation. In this group discussion, participants will utilize the Bible as their primary textbook and be provided with “My Book of Bible Stories” to assist in studies as they progressively learn what scripture teaches. Members will also prepare their study by examining titles, subheadings, visual aids and identify the answers to the printed questions. They will decide which cited scriptures to read during the study as well as reconsider the main points at the end of the hour. During Bible Study, Betty hopes to make disciples by helping people to understand and accept the teachings of God’s word and apply them in their own lives.

Bible Studies Betty Clark To Be Announced Pathways Back

Living Room Have you always wanted to learn more about the Bible, but never found the time? If so, we welcome you as we read about the life of Jesus Christ and his chosen apostles. The Bible has nourished and directed believers’ lives throughout history through worship and prayer. Join us as we pray together, sing hymns and study God’s word.

Blackjack Community Life 2nd & 4th Sunday at 2:30pm


Who doesn’t love a good game of chance? During, Blackjack, try your odds against the dealer to reach 21. Don’t go over or you will lose your chips! Fall short, and the

dealer wins! Join our gamblers as we enter into a fun game with opportunity to come away with lots of bucks…Blue Bell Bucks that is!!!

Blue Bell Poker Club

Community Life 2nd & 4th Monday at 2:30pm


The Blue Bell Poker Club is a relatively new organization established to bring together veteran and potential poker players of all kinds. Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules of the game. We will start each hour by teaching the basics of poker and providing learning opportunities for novice players! All are encouraged to have fun in a low key and friendly environment. Get ready to take the tables and test your gaming skills!

Blue Bell Book Club

Danielle Morse Community Life

Director

2nd & 4th Tuesday at 1:15pm



Are you a voracious reader but wish you had a group to dish with about all those great books? Or are you so busy that you usually don’t take the time to read but want a kick in the pants to pick up a book? If so, come join us each month for the Blue Bell Book Club. In this club we will pick from a selection of award winning best sellers and engage in stimulating discussions.

Blue Bell Dog Show

Betty Ann Hillwig To Be Announced 2nd Floor Living Room

Please come join us for the first annual Blue Bell Place Dog Show. Our very own Betty Ann Hillwig, professional breeder and Westminster Dog Show winner, will host our first venture into what is sure to be a spirited competition for the desired “Best in Show” title. Betty Ann will share her vast knowledge of all classes, and their origins. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Bridge for

Beginners & Beyond!

Carly Stern 3rd Friday at 2:30pm


Bridge for Beginners and Beyond, is designed for those who are brand new to the game of bridge. During our monthly meeting, we will experiment with general concepts such as following suit, playing with a partner and counting points. We will uncover strategy though group discussion and develop an understanding of bidding, leading and discarding as well as a wealth of bridge vocabulary. Finally, we will assess a variety of card-holding scenarios and analyze specific holdings to demonstrate a theme, skill or competence. As we progress, we hope that you too will become a bridge enthusiast who enjoys both the challenge and social aspect of play!

Cake Decorating Community Life 2nd Tuesday at 3:30pm

2nd Floor Activity Room &

Pathways Dining Room

Do you enjoy baking and decorating a variety of cakes? If so, we’ve got a sweet deal for you! During this collaborative course, you will learn the fundamentals necessary to create cakes for any special occasion. Learn the consistencies of butter cream icing, how to employ fondant and gum paste, writing techniques and figure piping characters, drop flowers, sweet peas, leaves, vines, bows, and beautiful roses. The class will cumulate with a compiling of our handiwork!

Card and Board Games

Eula Green Every Friday at 11:00am


In this easy-to-follow course, discover the fun and simple ways to play and win popular card games! You will understand how to play many classic stands-by including Blackjack, Rummy, Gin and much more. Card games are excellent diversions that build numerical, analytical and strategic skills. Since around the Tenth Century A.D., when the earliest-known cards were created in China, card games have become more and more popular. Since around 1800, the United States has been one of the world’s leaders in playing card games and the popularity of games, learn the etiquette and terminology, and have fun with friends! Each of these games is explained with an eye on enlightening, instructing and entertaining both veteran and potential players alike.

Chair Aerobics Community Life Every 2nd & 4th Thursday at

10:15am

2nd Floor Living Room &


This faster paced version of Sit n' Be Fit allows participants to exercise without the impact and risk of falling during a regular aerobics class. These fun and easy-to-learn movements are designed to help you feel comfortable while raising the heart rate above resting level to improve cardiovascular fitness. Get ready to have a ball with an aerobics class that's safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints.

Cocktail Creations with

Tom

Tom Schultz Every Friday at 4pm

2nd Floor Living Room

Would you like to learn to mix a great martini? Tom will supply a different cocktail recipe for you to sample each week. If you're adventurous, you too will be able to try your hand at mixing the drink of the week. Learn a little trivia about how a drink was invented and why we give a cocktail a particular name. It is also sure to be a great time with friends, relaxing and celebrating life!

Crafters’ Corner Community Life 4th Tuesday at 3:30pm & 4th Thursday at

11am



For those of us who enjoy simple crafts and for those of us who enjoy a challenge, this class is for you! Let's get your creative juices flowing as we create wonderful works of art. Who knows, with the talent at Blue Bell Place, we could open up a craft shop!

Creative Cultures Community Life 2nd Friday at 2:30pm



Creative Cultures is a class where participants can learn in depth information about customs of people or cultural traditions from around the world. Twice a month, we will discuss topics related to upcoming holidays, major events or other historical and cultural significance. This semester we will study topics like Oktoberfest, holidays around the world. Come and see what new things you can learn!

Culinary Creations

Dining Services To Be Announced 2nd Floor Activity Room

Our Dining team loves to share their love of healthy cooking and favorite recipes with all of the residents at Blue Bell Place. This semester expect to learn about different foods and see their practical use in the kitchen. During food Council, be sure to bring your ideas for tasty dishes that Michele and her team can cook up. Michele and the Dining team are great at involving the residents in the cooking process. Let ‘see who can teach the chefs in the kitchen a thing or two! Bon Appetite!

Dancing in Chairs with Holly

Holly Beebee To Be Announced 2nd Floor Living Room and


Love to dance but don't want to get on your feet? Try Dancing in Chairs with Holly! Holly will teach a few dances that are guaranteed to be lively, engaging and a whole lot of fun! (And you never have to get out of your seat!) Join us for a 30 minute dance class, followed by a 30 minute musical program. Hope to see you there!

Drawing For Dummies

Community Life 4th Wednesday at 4pm


Learning how to draw is easier than you think. If you want to learn how to draw and don't know how- start here! First, don't panic. Julia has you covered. Most of these

beginner drawing lessons can be done with any scrap paper and pencils, so you can start learning to draw right away. We will provide the tools necessary to draw with confidence and help you to unleash your inner artist. If drawing is an artistic skill you always wished you had time to pursue, now is the time to find a way to follow your passion!

Drama Club Community Life 1st Wednesday at 4pm


Studying acting is fun, creative and practical. To study theater is to take life's experiences and reflect on them through various characters on stage. Live theater sharpens your perceptions while enhancing your creative capabilities. It is a great form of expression. You can reach your audience through storytelling, movement, music, and expression. This foundational class, designed for those of us with little or no theatre experience, promotes enjoyment and appreciation for all aspects of theater. We will focus on improvisation, creative dramatics, and beginning scene work to introduce us to acting and character development. We will not only learn to perform on stage, but most importantly to perform better in life!

Exploring World Music

Danielle Morse 2nd Monday at 10:30am


Gain an understanding of the basic elements of music with this course, an introduction to music with a global perspective. Exploring the World of Music shows how elements such as melody, rhythm, and texture create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture.

Follow Me! Community Life & John Grillo

Every Thursday at 10:30am


Remember the games follow the leader and Simon says? This is an exercise class where we follow the instructor and mimic what types of exercises they perform. In this course, we all take turns being the leader and creating simple exercises for all to follow!

Hard News Community Life Every Wednesday at

10:15am


Each month, we will gather to discuss and analyze political, social, and economic issues that have dominated the local, national and world stage. We will utilize different media outlets including the internet, television news, and of course, the newspaper. Join us for an hour of enlightening dialogue concerning some of the world's most notable stories.

Health Talk Fox Therapy To Be Announced 2nd Floor Living Room

Health Talk-Why do my legs hurt when it rains? Is it really therapy when we are using a huge bouncing ball? Is it better to exercise in the morning or afternoon?

Bring any health or fitness questions you may have to this round table discussion with Lisa. Lisa is sure to communicate reliable information about health issues while allowing everyone the opportunity to share real-life experiences.

Helping Hands Community Life Every Tuesday at 10:30am

Pathways

This course, rooted in volunteerism, focuses on allowing us to lend a helping hand to those in need. In this class, we will focus on helping with household chores to make someone's day a little easier. Whether we are folding laundry, watering plants or decorating for a party, the saying is certainly true: many hands do make light work!

Jewelry Making with Carly

Carly Stern 2nd Saturday at 10:30am


For those of you that would like to get just a taste of what it’s like to make jewelry, you have found right class. Learn with Carly the basics about what it’s like to work in a jewelry workshop, the tools and techniques and leave with a beautiful piece of jewelry you’ve made.

Kickin’ Kitchen Community Life 1rd Tuesday at 3:30pm



Come and join the fun while we plan, prepare, bake, and yes…taste our hard work!!! Whisk, knead and frost your way through our comprehensive collection of pastry and baking classes. You'll learn techniques like tempering, folding and icing while baking up fresh breads, puff pastries and creative cakes. Not only that, but you'll also be listening to some great music and enjoy socializing with one another! Don't miss these tantalizing tasty delights!!

Knitting 101 Danielle Morse 2nd Monday at 4pm


Always wanted to learn to knit? Come join us at Blue Bell Place for a knitting 101 class. This is basic learn-how-to knit class. Beginners learn the basics of casting on, knitting, purling, increases, decreases, gauge, yarn and needle selection, and pattern reading at the basic level.

Milmont Mud Hut

Elizabeth Alecknavage

2nd Thursday at 2:30pm


Creative Clay-Come and learn how to pinch, coil, and roll clay into useful or decorative pieces in this fun class. After hand building your piece, we will paint directly on the wet clay with your choice of colored underglazes. Liz will take the pieces home and fire them in her kiln after they've dried. She'll return them to you at the following month's class. All the materials are non-toxic and safe to use for food and drink after they've been fired.

Myth Busters Community Life 1st Monday at 10:30am


Myth Busters aims to uncover the truth behind popular myths and legends by mixing scientific method with gleeful curiosity and plain old-fashioned ingenuity to create a signature style of experimentation. In this class we will choose from various myths and legends, creating our very own Blue Bell experiments to find the truth.

Name That Tune Alyson Moyer 3rd Wednesday at 10:30am


Listen in as Alyson presents a multi-faced hour of musical entertainment. During this program, Alyson will test your knowledge of songs with a round of Name That Tune as well as short performances on her clarinet or piano. Alyson will also incorporate music trivia to challenge your knowledge of this medium and keep everyone on their toes. Music lovers will agree that this program is fantjnistique!

No Sew with Jill Jill Goinden 3rd Wednesday at 4pm


Although the weather may be getting colder, keep your heart warm by serving others. As a group, the No Sew Class works to create no-sew pillows and blankets which will be donated to local charities and underprivileged members of our community! During this time, we will discuss how important it is to help those in need, to volunteer and to actively do something that will help those less fortunate than ourselves! Remember what Charlie Brown taught us, happiness is a warm blanket!

Poetry Club Community Life 3rd Thursday at 4pm



The Blue Bell Poetry Club celebrates poetry by writing and reading both published and resident-produced work. The atmosphere is supportive and casual with an emphasis on creativity. This group will delve into informative classes, informal critique circles, open mic nights and poetry readings. Join community life as we applaud the creative soul!

Pointillism Painting

Community Life 4th Saturday at 10:30am &

1:15pm(Pathways)

2nd Floor Activity Room & Pathways Dining

Room Pointillism could bring many forms of art to mind but they would all have one thing in common-the dot. Many artists, graphic designers, photographers, and illustrators have experimented with the technique over the years allowing it to become one of the most impressive art techniques there is. In this course we will stash out paintbrushes and discover a whole new way of painting. Here, we will be using Q-Tips to create wonderful works of art and are sure to discover our artistic side!

Rosary Club Members of St. Helena’s Parish

Every Saturday at 9:30am


The Rosary Club meets each Saturday morning to learn not only about the Holy Rosary and the prayers, but also the meaning of a heavenly mother and an advocate. Each week the club begins with a new decade of a mystery being said in the sacristy in church. Prayer petitions are offered up at each meeting as a means of enhancing devotion to Our Blessed Mother, Mary

Sit n’ Be Fit Community Life Every Wednesday at

9:15am


Do your run the other way when you hear exercise class? If so, we have the class for you! Join us as we exercise with friends in an uplifting environment. It's been statistically proven that individuals that exercise together enjoy exercise more and stick with their programs. We will use our chairs and explore simple movements combined with breathing and meditation techniques. We also will enjoy conversation, stories, and laughter with our friends!

Sunday Morning Stretches

Carly Stern or Alyson Moyer

Every Sunday at 11am


Start the day with a full body stretch to get you ready for daily tasks. This course is great for relaxing, stretching and lengthening tight muscles. Stretching is important for people of all ages. One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you're able to increase your range of motion, which means limbs and joints will become more flexible, helping to ward off injury. Other benefits of stretching include reduced muscle tension, enhanced muscular coordination, increased blood circulation and higher energy levels. This meditative class is sure to soothe your soul and stretch out sore muscles.

Sweet Treats Community Life 3rd Tuesday at 3:30pm


Do you enjoy baking? Here is the class for you! Sweet treats is course designed for those who enjoy getting the opportunity to make delicious foods in the kitchen. Whether we are baking cookies, quiche or homemade mac n' cheese, we always could use an extra helping hand. Once we're finished, this course is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!

Tai Chi Chinese Martial Arts Darrell

Bryant

Every Other Monday at

2:30pm


Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese exercise, features relaxed movement, which helps to maintain good health and harmony between mind and body. Join us in these stretching exercises which will help manage stress, promote good health, and improve quality of life. Explore the inner environment of your body's energy system, while stimulating the central nervous system. In turn, this exercise will increase the well-being of all internal organs of the human body.

Understanding Brain Games

Carly Stern 1st Thursday at 10:15am


Get a real brain workout! Improve your mental health with fun brain games. In this course you'll see how you can use your imagination to solve daily problems and how to tap into the imaginative process. We will view experts in cognitive science, neuroscience and psychology. This class will be interactive, encouraging you to participate in experiments, or "brain games". So come join us as we discuss and explore the components of the human brain.

Weird Science David Shin or Community Life

Every 3rd Monday at 10:30 am


In this informational class, we will aim to teach specific topics in science through demonstration! With your help, we are sure to have a successful class where participants will be astonished and come away learning a little more about the wonderful world of science!

Wood Workshop Cheryle Grant and Doug Pfleiger

2nd Wednesday at 4pm


Get ready to sharpen your tools! Join Cheryle and Doug for a woodworking class. Learn basic woodworking skills starting with simple projects, like birdhouses and jewelry boxes. We will work on simple and fun new projects that will have your creative minds flowing. Everyone is welcome! Cannot wait for us to start hammering away!

Watermark University Instructors

Liz Alecknavage became interested in working with clay as a child digging from an Ohio pond while visiting her grandparents. She earned a B.A. in Studio Art from Knox College in 1992 and has taught pottery to children and adults at the University City Arts League in Philadelphia. She now lives in Delaware County with her husband, son, and mother and brings ceramics classes to senior resident homes, church group, and children’s groups. She is delighted to be able to share this activity with the residents of Blue Bell Place.

Michele Brooker-Lee has been working in food service for twenty-one years. She has a husband and two children. Her children are twelve and seven years old and keep her busy when she’s not at Blue Bell Place. Michele enjoys camping with her family and she is passionate about teaching seniors about healthy cooking.

Darrell Bryant comes to us from the Chinese Martial Arts and Wellness center. Darrell is also the owner of Ho’s Academy of Tai Chi in Harleysville. Ho’s Academy operates under guiding principles which enable good health and fitness, self-defense, and character building. Darrell is back at Blue Bell Place for his ninth semester and is excited to promote his system of movements for Blue Bell residents to achieve strength and balance in their lives.

Betty Clark has been in the Jehovah’s Witness Worcester Congregation since 1984. Upon retirement Betty immediately took on a new assignment of becoming a “full-time pioneer”. This involves devoting at least 70 hours per month to preaching and teaching God’s word in our community. As a “pioneer” she is dedicated to teaching the Word of God effectively with the goal of building appreciation for God and his qualities. To be effective as a teacher, Betty regularly studies Jesus’ life and ministry and enjoys sharing these insights with others. This is also true of Betty’s team. Jaala Diehl serves as a “regular pioneer” in the Worcester congregation and her girls, Hannah and Abigal are baptized and are regular publishers in the congregation. Bob Heyberger serves as a ministerial servant and his wife Julie has served as a “regular auxiliary pioneer” dedicating at least 50 hours per month to ministering in the community. Unanimously, the goal of the team is to fulfill the commission to “make disciples of people of all the nations…teaching them.”---Matthew 28:19, 20.

Jill Goinden, Business Office Manager, has been with Blue Bell Place for eight years. Although Jill holds a Bachelors in Accounting from Chestnut Hill College, Jill has successful created a No Sew Blanket class that has become a success with the residents and promotes volunteerism in the community. Jill also teaches the course Cake Decorating after gaining an interest in baking cakes for family and friends. She comes from a family of Watermark employees including her mother Jenny, who is the Community Life Director at Logan Square.

Cheryle Grant, Housekeeping Director, loves to have fun and truly cares about the wellbeing of each resident. Therefore, she is happy to volunteer her evenings leading classes to promote an interactive group challenge where everyone works together. When not working, Cheryle loves to spend her free time playing paintball!

Eileen Heffron is the Resident Care Director at Blue Bell Place and has been so for the past six years. She is a wealth of knowledge in the nursing field and is eager to share that knowledge with her residents at Blue Bell. When not working hard at Blue Bell, Eileen loves to spend time with her grandson John and her dog Bowser.

Elizabeth A. Hillwig or better known to all as Betty Ann joins us as the new Marketing & Sales Director. Her hobby and passion has always been working with animals and she has steered that passion into showing, breeding, grooming and training many different breeds of dogs. She has been handling dogs into the show ring for about 50 years and has never lost that excitement of earning a championship and several grand championships on my Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. Betty Ann is excited share with us her knowledge of animals and world of dog showing.

Danielle Morse is the Community Life Director and our newest member to the Blue Bell Place Team. Joins us from Doylestown, where she resides with her family. Danielle has worked various nursing facilities in the Bucks County area and most recently traveling the country as an event producer for a New York event company. In her free time, Danielle loves to stay active outdoors with her favorite recreational activities.

Alyson Moyer has been playing the clarinet for nineteen years and loves sharing her musical talent with the residents at Blue Bell Place. Alyson recently has changed roles in our community from caregiving to be community life. Alyson enjoys scrapbooking in her spare time and loves to surf the net and use her computer. While working at Blue Bell Place, Alyson loves to reminisce with the residents and learn about her life stories. She is very contentious associate and is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face while providing care!

Lisa Oberdoester has been a member of the Fox Therapy team at Blue Bell Place for nine years. She has been a physical therapist for eighteen years and has her Masters in Physical Therapy from Temple University. She loves to share her passion for the health field by creating a roundtable discussion time where residents may feel comfortable asking questions about senior health. When Lisa is not working at Blue Bell, she loves spending time with her family.

Doug Pfeiger, Maintenance Associate, has worked at Blue Bell Place for many years. Recently, we got word of his wonderful gift in the field of art. Doug is an avid watercolorist and works in many artistic mediums. This semester, Doug and Cheryle will be teaching a woodworking class. Doug is very encouraging in his classes and always helps student to produce beautiful pieces of art.

Tom Schultz, Executive Director, quickly identified the need for a “happy hour” at Blue Bell and thus implemented this popular class and event each week. Residents anticipate the cocktail of the week and a time when they are able to kick back, relax and enjoy drinks with friends. Many weeks the song, “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” can be heard in relation to Tom as he is the creator of this popular event.

David Shin, M.Ed. is a science teacher and founder of Montessori Therapy. David joins us for his first semester, with Watermark University. You won’t want to miss his truly electrifying classes, where he turns our Blue Bell Residents into mad scientists as they experiment with world of science.

Carly Stern, new Community Life Associate joins the Blue Bell Team with her upbeat and outgoing personality. Carly has been working in the Hospitality industry for the past three years. She has received her Hospitality degree from Drexel University and has worked in places like Disney World and Marriot Hotel. We are excited to have Carly’s bubbly personality and feel her passion for technology will make the most interactive classes and discussions.

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