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Vol. 3, Issue 49 Editor: Susan Williams Week of December 5, 2018 Community Activities Coordinator

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!

Friday, DECEMBER 7th at 2:00 pm in the Coffee Lounge, we will be having our IL DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY celebrating all those IL residents who have their Birthdays in DECEMBER!! There will be Birthday Cake & Ice Cream (while it lasts) for everyone!! EVEN IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DECEMBER BIRTHDAY, THE CELEBRATION IS FOR ALL Independent Living Residents.

HEARTLAND VOICES TO PERFORM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

7:00 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

The Heartland Voices is a volunteer community women's chorus.

They have represented the Mid-Del community for more than 50

years. Some of their performance venues include Braum's ice

skating rink, the Oklahoma City Arts Festival, the Midwest City

Arts and Crafts Fair, as well as various business and civic organizations' festivities.

The chorus is under the direction of Chris Moore, music director for Sunny Lane United

Methodist Church in Del City. Let’s give the chorus a warm welcome to Epworth Villa as

they share with us the sounds of the season.

http://www.epworthvilla.org/events/

Click link for past issues of Epworth Villa Happenings

EDITION HIGHLIGHTS:

(click on event to go to that page)

Resident Association Meeting…...4

Shopping @ OKC Outlets.…....…...5

Card Bingo…………………...…..….…11

OCU Faculty Brass Quintet.........13

Women’s Coffee …..………………..15

Kids to Carol…………….….….…......16

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DECEMBER 2018 TRIVIA

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RESIDENT ASSOCIATION TO ELECT OFFICERS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 10:00 AM

BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM

Electing 2019 officers will be the major item of business when the Resident Association meets in the Bob Medley Grand Ballroom Wednesday, December 5th at

10:00 am. EVERY RESIDENT whoever lived in Independent Living is eligible to vote. The 2019 officers submitted for election by the Nominating Committee are: President-elect, Aulena Gibson; Secretary-Linda Lussier; Treasurer-Sally Lenz. Other nominations may be made from the floor if the nominee has been previously contacted and has agreed to be willing to serve in that position if elected. The Resident Council will meet immediately following the adjournment of the Association. Those reporting are reminded to bring a written report for the secretary. It has been an honor to serve as your president in 2018, and I look forward to seeing you in the December meeting. --Jo Ann M., Res. Assoc. President

TO THE POINT

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

2:00 PM

BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM

The next To The Point meeting will be held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 5th, at 2:00 pm in the Bob Medley Grand Ballroom. The meeting will be broadcast live on EVTV Channel 1960 and re-played that evening at 7:00 pm on EVTV Channel 1960

We would like to thank everyone who called, sent cards, asked about or stopped by after Henry’s recent surgery. Everything was very much appreciated. It is so great to live in a place such as Epworth Villa where everyone cares for each other.

Thank you Again,

Phyllis & Henry B.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE OKC OUTLETS

AT OKLAHOMA CITY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH

LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA AT 9:30 AM

RETURN TO EPWORTH VILLA AT 2:30 PM

Let’s go do some early holiday shopping at the OKC Out-lets at Oklahoma City on Thursday, December 6th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm while the mall is less crowded. There are many stores to pick from including: Cole Hahn, Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Loft, Michael Kors, Coach and many, many more!!

If you are interested in going on this shopping outing, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ Book. We must have at least 8 persons to make the trip. Transportation will cost $6.00.

https://www.okcoutlets.com/

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

For all Caregivers in our community and here

at Epworth Villa.

LEARN HOW OTHERS COPE WITH CAREGIVING, IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO HAVE SIMILAR

EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS, KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALONE,

YOUR PRESENCE IS SUPPORT TO OTHERS.

We meet on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month At Epworth Villa

14901 N. Pennsylvania (Front Entrance)

From 1:00 – 2:00 pm In the JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

There is no cost.

NEXT MEETING:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW

Facilitator: Nancie Webb (748-6554)

Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer

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COFFEE CHAT WITH THE CEO

Enjoy coffee with the CEO Thursday, DECEMBER 6th, starting at 10:00 am in the Coffee Lounge. These coffees are being held every Thursday to give residents an opportunity to chat with the CEO in an informal setting.

GRAND-FRIENDS

If you are interested in participating in Grand

Friends at Quail Springs UMC, please sign up in

the ‘Count Me In’ book. For more information

or to find out what a grand-friend does, contact Nancie W. at 748-6554. Those interested will be going on Thursday mornings, from 10:45—11:30 am.

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY

FRIDAYS AT 11:00 AM THROUGH DECEMBER 21ST NORTH CLASSROOM

Led by Rev. Dwight Magnus

The Prophecies of Advent December 7 “For unto us a child is born” Isaiah 9

December 14 “A shoot shall come out Isaiah 11 from the stump of Jesse”

December 21 “But you, O Bethlehem… “ Micah 5

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

THOMPSON PIANO STUDIO PROGRAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

3:30 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

The Thompson Piano Studio will bring their talented beginners to intermediate students ranging in age from 4 to 14 to play holiday music for our resident’s enjoyment. Plan to stop by the chapel on December 8th at 3:30 pm to hear them play.

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REMINDER: IT’S TIME TO TURN IN YOUR NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER HOURS. Please have them in BY DECEMBER 15th.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SHEET!!

Please return to the WHITE BOX at the RECEPTION DESK Marked Susan’s Box or Take them to Susan’s Office.

Fitness on the Floors Schedule for

December 2018

Friday, December 7: Cottages/IL

East (in wellness classroom)

Friday, December 14: 1 South

Friday, December 21: 1 North

NO FITNESS OF THE FLOOR

DECEMBER 28TH

We will start at 10:30 am.

Bring your neighbor!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

BRILL CHAPEL

9:30 AM

Joshua 24 A VETERAN SPEAKS

Many nations observe a day each year to honor their military veterans. Such days feature expressions of appreciation to the men and women who have placed themselves in harm's way in defense of the nation. Societies deem it important that the next generation learn to acknowledge and appreciate the sacrifices that veterans have made on their behalf.

In this week's lesson from the final chapter of the book of Joshua, Joshua presents to the nation of Israel what amounts to his farewell address. By this time, Joshua was an old man and a true “veteran” whose career included a host of experiences, serving first as Moses' apprentice and then leading the Israelites in the conquest of the promised land. It was important, before Joshua's death, that the next generation hear his testimony and learn to appreciate the wisdom that he had to offer God's people.

Come early to hear our own Fretta Moore bless us with her piano mastery of the hymns at 9:15am. Tracy Wilson will lead this lesson.

VESPERS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 3:30 PM

BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Donald Vaught, Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Edmond

Music by the Villa Voices: “Creator of the Stars of Night”

VESPERS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

3:30 PM

BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Raymond (Trey) Witzel, Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Edmond.

Music by the Villa Voices: “O Lord How Shall I Meet You”

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If you have already signed up, you MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS prior to

December 7th from Susan Williams. Cost is $8.00 each. Transportation will

be $8.00 per person and will be billed to your Epworth Villa account. Bus will

leave Epworth Villa @ 2:30 pm.

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Come and enjoy your Christmas favorite music in a “Music to Celebrate the Season!”

performed by the Symphonic Band of OKC! The program is set and includes the

following carols and seasonal pieces: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Away in the

Manger, Home Alone Christmas from the movie of the same name, Yuletide Tapestry,

Troika, Sing Along Carols, and all time favorites: Sleigh Ride, and A Christmas Festival!

Our “Jazz Band within the Band” will accompany vocalist Patty Irwin in “Let it Snow!”

Highlight for all ages is “The Night Before Christmas” narrated by Dr. Matt Mailman.

*If you are interested in attending this concert, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’

book no later than Thursday, December 6th (or until the list is full).

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CARD BINGO SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 3:00 PM BISTRO

If you are not doing anything Sunday afternoon, how about a fun game of “Card Bingo”? We will be playing in the Bistro on Sunday, DECEMBER 9th at 3:00 pm. If you haven’t joined in this activity before you have missed an hour of fun. Gather some of your friends, bring a dollar’s worth of dimes and be prepared for a new experience. You might be a big winner!

Questions contact Ed or Mickie D. at 753-9846.

COFFEE, TEA & CHOCOLATE SALE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

11:00 AM—1:30 PM

OUTSIDE OF THE BISTRO

Cross off your gift list while supporting Fair Trade! Stop by the Fair Trade tables on Dec. 10 to sample hot cocoa! We have regular mix (with the milk in it) and dark cocoa mix (with no milk). Please also consider these quality items as Christmas gifts. With a vast array of coffees, teas, chocolate bars, and of course, the hot cocoa mix, we can cover all your gift recipients. Remember, your purchases benefit small growers & their families and communities. In addition, all of our proceeds go to missions and charities. Now in our ninth year, we are proud to have given nearly $23,000 to these causes from our sales. You need to buy gifts so why not get them where you can support worthy causes? Thank you to the many Epworth residents whom have supported us these past years! If you want to pre-order or have questions, please contact me at (405)443-7302 or fairtradeisright@gmail.com. Dave

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EVTV BINGO WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER:

BILL DAVIS DALE PRILL

DARLENE NORTHCUTT

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CANTICLE RINGERS HANDBELL CHOIR

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERN CHURCH

CONCERT 10:00 AM

LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 9:15 AM

*(OUR OWN EPWORTH VILLA RESIDENT PAM O. IS PART OF THE CHOIR)

Early Holiday Greetings from St Paul’s Lutheran Church, and specifically the Canticle Ringers Handbell Choir.

We want to invite you to attend our Christmas Concert, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, on Monday MORNING, December 10 at 10:00 at our church, located at 10600 N Council Rd. The concert is FREE and will be followed by a FREE Luncheon.

The Canticle Ringers are a highly skilled handbell choir. They are well-known in the OKC Community as they have played on several high-profile concerts. They’ve been a guest choir joining Canterbury Voices for their Christmas with Canterbury concerts at Civic Center on 2 difference occasions. And they were a part of the 20th anniversary of the OKC Murrah Building bombing Memorial Remembrance at First Presbyterian Church. They’ve played on Arts Moves as a part of the Downtown music at noon in public venues. They’ve also played twice as a guest for The First Tuesday noon concert series at First Lutheran Church downtown, and for the McDowell Music Club, OSU Extension Club and MANY Retirement Communities.

If you are interested in going, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH so reservations can be made. Cost of the trip will be $6.00 for transportation.

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OCU FACULTY BRASS QUINTET

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

2:00 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

Michael Anderson is Professor of Trumpet at the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University. Previous to his OCU appointment, he was on the music faculty of Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He is also a tenured member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the Lyric Theater Orchestra and the New Covenant Methodist Church Band. He performs regularly as a duo with Oklahoma City University Organist Timothy Olsen. He was a member of the Lincoln (Nebraska) Symphony Orchestra for 21 years, and performed often with the Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha. He was a founding member of the Omaha Brass Ensemble, and the Nebraska Brass, and was a member of the Palladium Brass Quintet. He was musical director for the Omaha Big Band and the Omaha Jazz Youth Project. He is an active freelance trumpeter, and has played for countless national tours; recording sessions; and jazz, orchestra and chamber music events.

Kate Pritchett, associate professor of horn, currently plays principal horn with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, principal horn with the Lawton Philharmonic, and as an extra with the Tulsa Symphony. She also frequently plays with the Oklahoma City Brightmusic Chamber Music Ensemble as well as with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and national tours of musical theatre productions in OKC. Earlier playing experiences include the Dallas Opera Orchestra, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, the Greeley Philharmonic in Colorado, the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra of New Zealand, and (on period instruments) with early-music groups such as the Orchestra of New Spain.

John Allen is Adjunct Instructor of Trombone at OCU and Principal Trombonist of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Before moving to Oklahoma City, he was Bass Trombonist of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra. He is a frequent substitute with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and is a much sought after freelance trombonist in the Dallas area. John has toured and recorded with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and has been solo trombonist for a season with the versatile sextet, Rhythm & Brass. An active chamber musician, he is a founding member of SlideHandlers, a touring trombone quartet, as well as the brand new Orion Brass, a Dallas-based septet that is in the process of creating a new repertoire for seven virtuoso brass players.

Mr. Allen has attended Interlochen Arts Academy, Manhattan School of Music, The Ohio State University and University of North Texas. His most influential teachers have been Joseph Duchi, David Sporny and Vern Kagarice. He has held faculty positions at Howard Payne University, East Texas Baptist University, Texas Wesleyan University, and has served as Instructor of Trombone and Tuba at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain since 2003.

Arlington, Virginia native, Dr. Genevieve Clarkson joined the faculty of Oklahoma City University in fall of 2018. Genevieve’s playing has taken her around the world as part of conferences and touring ensembles, including performances across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Genevieve has performed with various symphony orchestras across the United States and has participated in music festivals around the world including the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival, and the Spoleto Festival in Spoleto, Italy. Most recently, Genevieve’s tuba playing took her on a three-week tour of China in the summer of 2017 where she ate her fill of dumplings and green onion pancakes. She was banner bearer for the School of Visual and Performing Arts. Her past teachers have included Daniel Perantoni, Timothy Northcut, Kevin Stees, John Cradler, and John Mueller.

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INQUIRING MINDS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

WELLNESS CLASSROOM

7:14 PM

The MAYO CLINIC: FAITH, HOPE, SCIENCE

Directed by Ken Burns

This film tells the unlikely actual story of the world-famous medical center, born in the Minnesota farmlands in the 1880s, when a 53-year-old Franciscan nun and a 64-year old agnostic country doctor came together in the wake of a deadly cyclone to make a hospital. We follow the birth and growth of the clinic alongside the progress of the Mayos themselves – founding father W.W. and his sons and successors Charlie and Will – whose lives were for all intents and purposes identical with the institution. So too was that of founding Mother Alfred Moes of the Sisters of St. Francis, whose original vision — in the religious sense — the hospital was.

UKULELE GROUP TO PLAY

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10th

COFFEE LOUNGE

6:00 PM & 6:30 PM

Uke’n Change the World is a ministry at First Christian Church of Edmond that combines the power of music and the gift of fellowship. The participants of the ministry have built a repertoire of both religious and secular ukulele songs that they perform all over.

During their time here at Epworth Villa they will be performing holiday songs. They will start at 6:00 pm and will repeat the program again at 6:30 pm. I hope everyone will make plans to stop by the coffee shop to hear them either on their way to dinner or on their way back to their apartment.

FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR IL RESIDENTS

WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 12TH & 19TH

2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

COFFEE LOUNGE

Kathy Berry will once again this year be wrapping gifts for residents this holiday season in the Coffee Lounge on Wednesdays in December. The service she is providing is completely FREE. Kathy will provide the paper, ribbon, bows, tape and anything else needed to wrap your gifts. This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY.

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HOLIDAY LIGHT TOUR 2018

“AROUND OKC METRO”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 5:30 PM RETURN AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM

It’s time to hit the road again for our Annual Holiday Light

Tour!! Everyone loves to see the lights at this time of the year and here’s your chance to

view them without the hassle of driving yourself. We will leave Epworth from the Lobby

at 5:30 pm and head through the metro to see the holiday lights. We plan to return at

approximately 7:30 pm. THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL

WOMEN’S COFFEE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th

COFFEE 10:00 AM, PROGRAM 10:30 AM

REDBUD

“Here we come a-caroling!” What better way to celebrate the Advent Season than

speaker Jimette McLean’s sharing of Christmas stories—past, present, and future! What is your favorite Carol? Do you think we all could sing through the WHOLE “Twelves Days of Christmas”? The word ‘Carol’ actually means dance or a song of praise and joy. Our familiar carols come from many countries, cultures, and sung in many languages. The origins of Christmas songs dates back to around the 4th century AD when some of the Latin Christian hymns were written out and evolved into songs we recognize and sing today. Come and bring neighbors, friends, and guests early for coffee and treats!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CHRISTMAS DINNER

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH REDBUD ROOM

The dinner is FREE to ALL Independent Living Residents ONLY. The Bistro will be closed all day on December 12th in preparation for the dinner. Menu for the dinner will be posted as soon as it is available. Café will be open regular hours.

Redbud Room — Doors open at 4:45pm

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EPWORTH VILLA BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

1:30 PM

JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

Everyone is welcome to join us for book club. Just bring a book that you have either read or are in the process of reading. Those in attendance will share with everyone a little about the book and why they enjoyed reading it. So come join the fun! Hope to see you there.

QUAIL SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

TO CAROL

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

STARTING AT 10:00 AM IN THE

COFFEE LOUNGE

MARY MARTHA CIRCLE FROM QUAIL SPRINGS UMC

WILL MEET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018

AT EPWORTH VILLA

IN THE JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

9:30 AM FOR REFRESHMENTS AND 10:00 AM FOR THE PROGRAM

THE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE OUR FRIEND

ANDRE CONTINO REPRESENTING SKYLINE MINISTRIES

PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, TOILET PAPER,

WARM CLOTHES & BLANKETS

IT IS ALSO OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY! BRING A FRIEND!

FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE GATHER IN MY NAME,

THERE AM I WITH THEM

-MATTHEW 18:20

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ATTENTION IL RESIDENTS:

Firetrol will be in the community on December 13th and 14th checking the smoke detectors in the apartments. This inspection will impact IL North , IL South and IL East.

The technician will be accompanied by a staff member and will need to enter all apartments.

Thank you,

Lauren Cantu

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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th

2—4 PM

GRAND BALLROOM

The Children’s Christmas Party for families of employees takes place on Friday, December 14th from 2-4:00 pm in the Grand Ball-room. Residents from all areas of the Epworth Campus are

invited to attend to observe the festivities and partake of the offered refreshments. Mr. & Mrs. Santa will visit with and distribute bags of goodies while the face-painting clown and the balloon lady provide further entertainment. Each child will have the opportunity to choose a book of their very own to take home.

There will be ample chairs for spectator seating. As a safety factor, folks using motorized vehicles are asked to be aware that there will be many little people who will be busily moving throughout the room. We recommend that they park their vehicles and find a seat in a chair. Your punch and cookies can be brought right to you!

MESSIAH BY G.F. HANDEL

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

7:00 PM

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OKC

LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 5:30 PM

(DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM)

Christmas isn't complete without Handel's masterpiece! A perennial favorite ever since its premiere in 1742, the work is a setting of Biblical texts from the old and new testaments. Though a monument of baroque style, Handel's music is nevertheless timeless in its appeal and emotional power, captivating audience members for generations. The performance will feature all of Part I—the "Christmas" portion—and selections from Parts II and III, including such choral favorites as "Glory to God" and "For unto us a child is born" as well as expressive solos like "I know that my Redeemer Liveth" and "The trumpet shall sound." The audience is invited to join in singing the "Hallelujah" chorus.

WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THIS TRIP!! IF YOU SIGNED UP AND CANNOT GO, PLEASE SEE SUSAN. THERE ARE

SEVERAL PEOPLE ON THE WAITING LIST AT THIS TIME.

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JACKSON MUSIC PROGRAM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

2:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL

The Jackson Music Studio will offer a Christmas performance in the chapel at Epworth Villa on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00pm. Please join us for a fun time of Christmas music presented by 14

pianists. Residents will be invited to join in on a sing along of well loved Christmas carols at the close of the performance. The Jackson Music studio is looking forward to sharing their gifts with the residents of Epworth Villa. See you there and Happy Holidays!

JUNE CARTER

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH

2:00 P.M.

WOODWORTH ROOM

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH 9:30 - 10:30 AM COFFEE LOUNGE

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED RECENTLY?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th

3:00 PM

SOUTH CLASSROOM

HearingLife will be at Epworth Villa on Tuesday, December 18th beginning at 3:00 pm in the South Classroom, to help with your hearing aid needs. Free cleaning and adjustments of your existing hearing aids, servicing your existing hearing aids, minor repairs at no charge, battery supplies and other assisted listening devices at a discounted price. They can also answer any questions you may have regarding your hearing or hearing aids at that time. No appointment or sign up is necessary, just SHOW UP if you need help with your hearing aid. http://www.hearinglife.com/

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IL CHRISTMAS PARTY

WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY THE ‘TINKER BAND’

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH

7:00 PM

GRAND BALLROOM

All Independent Living Residents are invited to come and join their friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening of holiday cheer featuring the ’Tinker Band’ in the Grand Ballroom. If you have heard the band before you know how good they are. There will also be snacks and punch

for everyone to enjoy.

As added fun that night there will be a Holiday Photo Booth for residents who would like to have their picture taken with fun props!

Thanks to all Epworth Villa Resident Grandfriends, 8 very full garbage bags of empty tissue and paper towel rolls were recently delivered to Deer Creek Intermediate School where they will be used in a

science project toward the end of the school year. The students are required to build a ’roller coaster’ using our recycled donations. The more rolls available the more complex the project becomes.

So please continue to place your ’contributions’ in the marked hamper located in the Garage next to the Redbud.

Grandfriends offers us the opportunity to experience communication and interaction with children throughout the community, without ’hands-on’ activities. However, there are 71 children enrolled in the Early Childhood Program at Quail Springs UMC next door that look forward to intergenerational action with their neighbors who live in the ’BIG House’ next door to them.

Our schedules can be adjusted, so please contact Nancie W. (405-748-6554) in #383 if you would like to participate without making a weekly commitment. You will be blessed by these little people.

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HOLIDAY GIFT FUND

FINAL RESULTS

THANKS to everyone who contributed to the Holiday Gift Fund. The final total received was $86,824 and we had 91% participation from Independent Living residents with 36 participating from the higher levels of care. The employees will receive this gift on December 14.

If you are among the 9% who did not participate in the fund drive and would like to express your thoughts you may do so confidentially by calling me at 623-3759, or anonymously by placing a note in my box #284.

Jimette M., Chair Holiday Gifts Fund Committee

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FOR ALL OF YOUR DINING NEEDS AND CATERING EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT ARON GASCHE AT CELL: 620-757-0673 OR OFFICE: 405-486-1332

*All catering events must be booked by making an appointment with Aron. All catering events must be booked three business days prior to the event date.

‘Tis the season to go shopping! It seems we are getting a lot of packages for the holidays early this year and they can pile up quickly. If you receive a package, it would be most appreciated if you retrieve it as soon as you can.

Thank you so much,

Michele Miruski, Front Desk Receptionist

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS AT EPWORTH

ART CORNER

(Second Floor above the Library)

We are very fortunate to have the space for all to participate in needle work, crafts and arts of all mediums (oil, acrylics, water, etc.).

We gather together as a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm and on Fridays at 10:00 am. If you would like to learn to do anything listed above, please let us know. There are plenty of residents who would love to help you learn!

For more information or questions, please contact Phyllis B.

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SATURDAY MATINEE MOVIE

(Shown in the 2nd Floor Theater) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH MATINEE @ 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

2011

UNKNOWN STARRING: Liam Neeson

Dr. Martin Harris awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that his wife suddenly doesn’t recognize him and another man has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by assassins, he finds himself alone, tired, and on the run. On his own in a strange country, Martin seeks aid from an unlikely and reluctant source as he plunges headlong into a deadly mystery that will force him to question his sanity, his identity, and how far he’s willing to go to uncover the truth.

EVTV MOVIE WILL BE SHOWN

On EVTV Channel 1960

SAT. 7:00 PM AND

WED. 8:00 PM

SAT., DECEMBER 8TH AND

WED., DECEMBER 12TH

THE CHRISTMAS WIFE

Afraid to spend Christmas alone in his beautiful mountain retreat, an aging widower decides to hire himself a spouse over the holiday and finds true love in this heart-warming tale based on a true story.

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EPWORTH VILLA HAPPENINGS IN PICTURES

TRIP TO THE OKLAHOMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME & JIM THORP MUSEUM

CROONER

PAUL GERNI

SHARI CARNEY AS

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

SONIA SOTOMAYOR

CIMARRON MIDDLE SCHOOL

ORCHESTRA

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Epworth Villa Weekly Activities Week of December 5 through December 12, 2018

Wednesday December 5

8:30 a.m. 9:00 9:45

10:00

Leave @ 10:00

1:00 p.m. 2:00

2:00 – 4:00 7:00 8:00

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Resident’s Association Meeting – Grand Ballroom Grocery Shopping – Walmart/Natural Grocers/Braum’s Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom To the Point Meeting – Grand Ballroom FREE Gift Wrapping – Coffee Lounge To the Point REPLAY – EVTV Channel 1960 Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Thursday December 6

9:00 a.m. Leave @ 9:30

10:00 Leave @ 10:35

10:45 1:00 p.m.

1:00 1:30

3:30 7:00

Water Aerobics – Pool Shopping @ OKC Outlet Mall Coffee with the CEO—Coffee Lounge Grand-Friends @ QSUMC Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Art & Needlework Group – Art Corner Caregiver Support Group – Joe White Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Vespers Service – Brill Chapel Vespers REPLAY – EVTV Channel 1960

Friday December 7

9:00 a.m. 9:30

10:00 Leave @ 10:00

10:30

11:00 2:00 p.m.

7:00

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Art & Needlework Group – Art Corner Shopping –Quail Springs Mall Fitness on the Floors—Cottages/IL East – Wellness Center North Advent Bible Study – North Classroom IL December Birthday Party – Coffee Lounge Heartland Voices – Brill Chapel

Saturday December 8

9:00 a.m. 10:00 10:45

2:00 p.m. Leave @ 2:30

3:30

7:00

Tai Chi w/Kathy Plummer – Wellness Studio Flex and Stretch - Wellness Center Chair Yoga – Wellness Center Matinee Movie in the Theater Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma Concert Rebekah Thompson Music Program – Brill Chapel Movie Night – EVTV Channel 1960

Sunday December 9

9:30 a.m. 10:50

3:00 p.m. Leave @ 4:30

Sunday School – Brill Chapel St. Luke’s Live Stream – Brill Chapel Card Bingo – Bistro OKC Symphonic Band Concert

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Monday December 10

9:00 a.m. Leave @ 9:15

9:30 9:45

11:00 – 1:30 2:00 p.m.

6:00 & 6:30 7:14

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Handbell Concert Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Limber Up – Wellness Studio Coffee/Tea/Chocolate Sales – Outside Bistro OCU Faculty Brass Concert – Brill Chapel Ukulele Christmas Music – Coffee Lounge Inquiring Minds – Wellness Classroom

Tuesday December 11

9:00 a.m. 9:30

10:45 1:00 p.m.

1:30

Leave @ 5:30

Water Aerobics - Pool Golden Swans – Wellness Studio Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Art & Needlework Groups – Art Corner Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Holiday Light Tour

Wednesday December 12

8:30 a.m. 9:00 9:45

Leave @ 10:00 10:00 Gathering, 10:30 Program

1:00 p.m. 1:30

2:00 – 4:00 5:00 – 7:00

8:00

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Crest Women’s Coffee - Redbud Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom Epworth Book Club – Joe White Living Room FREE Gift Wrapping – Coffee Lounge IL Christmas Dinner - Redbud Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Business Hours for Services Available at Epworth Villa

M – F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mercy Clinic is Open

M, W, F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. BancFirst is Open

M - F 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Market is Open

M – F 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thrifty Pharmacy is Open

DINING HOURS

M – Sat. 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Café Open

M, F & Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bistro Open

T, W, TH 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Bistro Open

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bistro Open

T – TH 4:45 -- 7:00 p.m. Redbud Open

4th Sun. of Month 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Redbud Open