1177 s palm ave. · hemet, ca 92543 · (951) 929-5988...“happy mother’s day” on sunday, may...

1177 S Palm Ave. • Hemet, CA 92543 • (951) 929-5988

May 2012Emeritus at Hemet DirectorsExecutive Director Kent GoforthMaintenance Director David CarlsonLife Enrichment Director Eileen MartinezBusiness Office Dir. Kristi McCullochMemory Care Director Stephanie JarvisCommunity Relation Dir. LeeAnn SchelhornResident Care Director Yndira LepeDining Service Director Tom CunninghamWellness Nurse Sara ChavezActivity Assistant/Driver Tony GuilianoConcierge Pat DoidgeConcierge Carolyn AndrewsConcierge Connie Hernandez

Our MissionWe are passionately committed to making a

difference in people’s lives by providingservice of the highest quality and value in a

supportive environment, promoting thehealth, independence and social interaction

of seniors.

71 Years of Happily Ever AfterHappy Anniversary

Al and Virginia

Then and Now

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Trivia Whiz

Motherly LoveEveryone has a TV

mom they love, onewho has made themlaugh and cry andmaybe taught them amuch-needed lesson.Here are a few favoriteTV moms:

June Cleaver. JuneCleaver (BarbaraBillingsley) was theall-American motherin the 1950s show“Leave It to Beaver.”She vacuumed in herpearls, had dinnerready for the familyand did her fair shareof sweetly scoldingTheodore.

Carol Brady. “TheBrady Bunch”showcased the 1970smother Carol Brady(Florence Henderson)as she juggled threedaughters and threestepsons.

Clair Huxtable. “TheCosby Show” ran inthe 1980s, a timewhen mothers workedoutside of the home.Clair Huxtable(Phylicia Rashad), anestablished attorneyin New York City anda mother, always hadtime to teach herchildren somethingvaluable.

Showing Off Our Easter Bonnets

“Spring Is Here.”Our Gardening Club

Turned Out to Be Such aBig Attraction. We Had

Lots of Residents to Helpand Some Just to Watch.

the Ones WatchingEnjoyed Drinking Some

Nice Cold Root Beer, Whilethe Others Were Getting

Their Hands Nice and Dirtyin the Potting Soil. Evenso, We Had so Much Fun

Talking About All theVegetables They Used to

Grow or the Herb GardensThey Had. We Will HaveSome Nice Home GrownVeggies Soon to Eat in a

Nice Big Salad.

Fresh Garden VeggiesMay Is for Moms

Tell all the mothers you know“Happy Mother’s Day” on Sunday,May 13.

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MEMORY CARE THOUGHTSDear Residents and Family Members,April brought so many fun things for us. We celebrated Easter, the 71st wedding

anniversary of Al and Virginia Hess and a surprise baby shower for grandma-to-beLee Ann Schelhorn. We had fun on outings, making things, planting plants andbowling indoors!

May is here and we are excited about our upcoming Mother’s Day Fashion Showand Tea. The weather is warming up and residents are excited to enjoy theoutside weather.

Would you like to join us for our lunch bunch outing? We take a few residentseach Wednesday to a neighborhood restaurant and would love to have you join us.Please contact Stephanie or Eileen.

Thank you,Stephanie D. Jarvis

Welc meHome

Phyllis Swikert, top and Keith Klinge

We are so honored to have Al andVirginia Hess celebrate their 71st weddinganniversary with us, Arnelda, Stephanieand Tanzanika!

Musical Entertainment at the anniversaryparty.

FUN TIMES

Louise & Easter Bonnet

Bowling Time!

Nursery Outing

St Patrick’s Day Fun!

May 2012

“Make a Wish andBlow Out the

Candles”

May Birthdays5/28 Janet Hogg

Mom.Mom is such

a Special Word.The Loveliest

I’ve ever heard.A toast to you

above all the rest.Mom, you’re so special

you are simply the BEST.

Holiday ABCsfor May

P is for finding thePerfect spot

I is for a basket withdelicious food Inside

C is for spreading aCheckered Cloth

N is for hoping thereare No ants

I is for Ice-coldlemonade

C is for theCompanionship of lovedones

Indy 500“The Greatest Spectacle

in Racing” takes place inIndianapolis on May 27.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Activities may take place at anytime and are not limited to aformal program offered by theactivity staff. Activities aresubject to change withoutnotice. Activities may bescheduled or spontaneous.

May Day or Lei Day. 1

9:00 Great Outdoors WalkingClub (CC)10:30 Snacktivity Class (AC)3:00 Pacardy (A)3:00 Shop Til You Drop. (CC)6:30 Coffee, Snacks and News(ALL)

Int. No Diet Day. 6

9:30 Chair Aerobics (AC)10:30 Memory Care Outing(E,F)10:30 Imagination Painting. (D)2:00 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social (CC)5:00 Dinner and Daily News (All)6:30 Movie Madness (D)

Nat. Nursing Week 7

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Beautiful Morning Exercise(CC)10:30 Crafty Fingers Class (CC)2:00 Movie and Snack (AC)2:00 Powerchair Safety Class.How to Avoid Slip and Falls.(CC)6:30 Bingo. (A)

Lost Sock Memorial Day. 8


Nat. Apple Pie Day. 13

Mother’s Day

9:30 Chair Aerobics (CC)10:30 Church Outing (CC)10:30 Imagination Painting (D)2:00 Scenic Drive3:00 Safari Social (CC)5:00 Dinner and Daily News (All)6:30 Movie Madness (D)

Dance Like a Chicken Day. 14

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Beautiful Morning Exercise(CC)10:30 Crafty Fingers Class (CC)2:00 Movie and Snack (AC)6:30 Bingo. (A)

Nat. Peace Officer Day. 15


B-day of Blue Jeans. 1873 20

9:30 Chair Aerobics (AC)10:30 Memory Care Outing(E,F)10:30 Imagination Painting. (D)2:00 Scenic Drive3:00 Afternoon Social (CC)5:00 Dinner and Daily News (All)6:30 Movie Madness (D)

Strawberry N Cream Day. 21


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101th B-day of Indy-500 27

9:30 Chair Aerobics (CC)10:30 Church Outing (CC)10:30 Imagination Painting (D)2:00 Scenic Drive3:00 Safari Social (CC)5:00 Dinner and Daily News (All)6:30 Movie Madness (D)

Memorial Day 28


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Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNo Grumps Day. 2

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sittercise (CC)10:30 BINGOMANIA (A)11:00 Out to Lunch Bunch.(CC)2:00 Sugar-n-spice Baking (AC)3:00 Good Eats Social (AC)6:30 Assorted Games (ALL)

Nat. Day of Prayer. 3

8:00 Freshly Squeezed News(All)9:30 Beach Ball (CC)10:00 XYZ Church (F)10:30 Snacktivity Class (AC)2:30 Just Beautiful Beads (B)6:30 Partner Bingo (D)

Firefighters Day. 4

8:00 Daily News (All)9:30 Healthy Heart WalkingClub (CC)10:30 Bingo (C)2:00 TGIF Happy Hour Social(CC)6:30 Pacardy (A)

138th Annv. Kentucky Derby. 5

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sight Seeing Walking Club(CC)10:30 Oh La La Manicures (B)2:30 BINGO (D)6:30 Trivia (D)

Lost Sock Memorial Day. 9

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sittercise (CC)10:30 BINGOMANIA (A)11:00 Out to LunchBunch.(CC)2:00 Sugar-n-spice Baking (AC)3:00 Good Eats Social (AC)6:30 Assorted Games (ALL)

Clean Your Room Day. 10


Military Spouse Appr. Day. 11

8:00 Daily News (All)9:30 Healthy Heart WalkingClub (CC)10:30 Bingo (C)1:30 Arts-N-Crafts (D)3:00 TGIF Happy Hour Social(CC)6:30 Pacardy (A)

Nat. Babysitter Day. 12


Love a Tree Day. 16

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sittercise (CC)10:30 BINGOMANIA (A)11:00 Out to LunchBunch.(CC)2:00 Sugar-n-spice Baking (AC)3:00 Good Eats Social (AC)6:30 Assorted Games (ALL)

Pack Rat Day. 17


Visit Your Relative Day. 18


Nat. Devil’s Food Cake Day. 19


Lucky Penny Day. 23

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sittercise (CC)10:30 BINGOMANIA (A)11:00 Out to Lunch Bunch.(CC)2:00 Sugar-n-spice Baking (AC)3:00 Good Eats Social (AC)6:30 Assorted Games (ALL)

Nat. Brother’s Day. 24


Goofy’s B-day. 25


National Jazz Day. 26


Hug Your Cat Day. 30

8:00 Morning News (All)9:30 Sittercise (CC)10:30 BINGOMANIA (A)11:00 Out to LunchBunch.(CC)2:00 Resident Council (CC)2:30 “BINGO AUCTION (CC)6:30 Assorted Games (ALL)

No Tobacco Day. 31


(A) Aspen(B) Birch(C) Cedar(D) Dogwood(E) Elm(F) Fir(CC) Community Center(AC) Activity Center.

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Ms. Emeritus 2012

April BroughtEaster, and IsAlso Bringing

Our 2nd AnnualMs. Emeritus

Pageant. It WasHeld April 2. WeWill Have Photosin the Next Issue

of All OurBeautiful

Contestants andOur New Ms.

Emeritus Queen.One of the MostHeart WarmingExperiences I

Have Ever Had.

Beautiful BloomsEnjoy the colorful

flowers of May.

Build Your BodyKnowledge: Lupus

May 10 is World Lupus Day. Lupusis an autoimmune disease that causesthe immune system to attack itstissues, causing inflammation,swelling, pain and damage. Symptomsvary, but early lupus signs includefatigue, joint pain, fever and a rash,especially after being in the sun.Doctors diagnose lupus based onsymptoms and blood tests. It’s notcontagious but it has a hereditarycomponent, so family healthinformation is important.

Talk About It: Spring FeverUse this discussion topic to

reminisce about your past. Talk withyour friends about your memoriesand learn how everyone’sexperiences were similar or different.

• What is your favoritespringtime memory?

• Did you or your family plant agarden in the spring?

• Do you have a favorite springflower?

• How did your family spendspring break from school? Didyou ever go on a spring breaktrip?

• Do you enjoy rain? What aboutthunderstorms?

• Is there anything you don’t likeabout the return of warmerweather?

Seasonal SelectionsCelebrate May’s bounty with

seasonal produce: apricots, mustardgreens, peas, strawberries andraspberries.

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mployeeof the

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Debi MosserAnnouncing Debi Mosser as our recentEmployee of the Month. She recently

celebrated her 8th anniversary atEmeritus. Her education includes an

A.S. in Food Service Management withemphasis on modified special diets.

Debi loves our community, this is herfamily, and making things better for the

residents is what is important to her.Debi has taken Join Their Journey

principles to heart and applies it to ourresidents. We always have terrific

snacks and after dinner sandwiches inmemory care. At mealtime, she will callthe cottages to see if everything is ok. Ifa resident has changed their mind, shewill whip something else up for them.Debi has said she is looking forward to

warmer weather and passing outwatermelon slices to residents whilethey relax. Hobbies include: fishing,gardening, embroidery and reading.

Debi, you make a difference every day!

SpotlightResident

Alta “Bea” FieldingAlta, who prefers to be called Bea, isour featured Resident of the Month.

Bea was born in Texas. She was marriedto her husband John for 50+ years, of

which she says, “He was so veryhandsome.” Together, they were

blessed with three children, two boysand one daughter. She worked at

Bourns Laboratory where she was aQuality Control Technician. She enjoysattending the weekly Happy Hours and

listening to music, but most of allenjoys dancing with her son, John.

Bea’s children are very active in her lifeand her sons John and Kenny are

regulars to be with their mom at everyparty we have. Bea is such a good

helper. She is always helping the staffwith cleaning of the cottage. If youhave not had a chance to meet Bea,

stop by and say, “Hello.”

Spring Sachet

Make your homereally feel like springwith this adorablehomemade springsachet. Place one in adrawer or linen closet,give a few as gifts oruse one to brightenup a room.

Materials:• Scissors• Decorative

handkerchief• Needle and

thread or ribbon• Button

(optional)• Dried flowers,

herbs, potpourrior other scenteditems to fill thesachet

Instructions:Cut a four-inch

square from thehandkerchief. Foldthree corners towardthe square’s center,with the pattern sideup. Sew the cornerstogether. Turn thesachet inside out andpress. To add extraflair, sew on adecorative button onthe top of the flap.Place the desiredfillers into the sachetand sew down theflap. Alternatively, tiea ribbon around thetop in place of sewing.

May 2012

1177 S Palm Ave

Hemet, CA 92543

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