CSC Team Members

CEO

John Kinner

Executive Director

Virginia McAuliffe

Executive Assistant

Martha Cory

Receptionist

Staci Bucci

Day Center Manager

Debbie Brown, RN

Day Center Aides

Bonnie Brown

Marisa Schuster MaryAnn Wise

Pam Wynes

CSC Chronicle 1302 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 285-8248

Entertainment:

Thursday, 12/3 1:00 PM Carol Monaco

Thursday, 12/10 1:00 Piano Man

Thursday, 12/10 1:00 Tom Bender

Friday, 12/18 1:00 Lewiston Larks

Monday, 12/21 1:00 Tony Pedulla

Tuesday, 12/22 10:15 Lew-Port Students Christmas Caroling

Tuesday, 12/22 1:00 Senior Choir Performs

Wednesday 12/30 1:00 Cindy Wolcott Entertains

Events: Friday, 12/4 11:00 PAC Meeting

Friday 12/11 10-2 VENDOR FAIR

Monday, 12/14 1:00 Tai Chi

Wednesday, 12/16 Organizational Meeting

Thursday, 12/17 and Tuesday, 12/29 11:00 Chair Yoga

December

2015

Fun Facts

Flower:

Narcissus

Birthstone:

Zircon,

Tanzanite

and

Turquoise

Inspirational

Quote:

I heard a bird sing in the dark of December, a magical thing, and sweet to remember: ” We are nearer to spring than we were in September.”

Oliver

Herford,

“Hope,” in

The Century

Magazine,

January 1914

Medical Director

Dr. Arvind Wadhwa

Primary Care Dr. Alberta Micale

Dr. James Moore Patricia Treverton, NP

Clinic Staff

Jeanette Stone, RN

Mary Ohanessian, RN Colleen Robbins, CMA

Therapy

Dave Bluett, PT

Kim Huber, OTR/L Ashlie Marcyan, SLP/CCC

Volunteers

Brenda Archie

John Hartung Charlene Wolkiewicz

Chauncey Young

Home Care

Coordinator

Kathy Henwood, RN

Health Care

Coordinator

Heidi Burns, RN

Janelle Atkinson, RN

Social Workers

Kelly Carr, MSW

Peter R. Firestone,

LMSW

Dietary Staff

Monica Kirsch, RD

Dorothy Gallagher

Recreation Julie O’Connor, MS LCAT

Marketing and

Enrollment

Michelle Suitor

Melissa McCraith-

Mastantuono

Quality

Pat Jones, RN

Medical Records

Kim Williamson

Claims

Sandra Steffenhagen

Transportation

Geralyn Blose

Cosmetologist

Debbie Eshenour

A Message from the Executive Director Things are in full swing at Complete Senior Care PACE for the holiday season! The center is filled

with glimmering holiday lights, real pine wreaths, vibrant red poinsettias, festive table center pieces,

snowflakes and of course, a beautiful Christmas tree. But most importantly, we are spending time

together as our Complete Senior Care family and truly enjoying this very special time of year. As a

matter of fact, participants are making Christmas cookies as I write this and the smell is wonderful! You don’t necessarily have to come to the center however to “see” Complete Senior Care this holiday

season, as we are participating in some popular local festivities:

When in Lewiston, stop by and see the Complete Senior Care contest entry “Home for the

Holidays” window display and decorated tree at the Allstate Agency at 419 Center Street. While the window and tree will be there for you to admire all season long, you can cast your

vote for the decorating contest (wink, wink, nudge, nudge!) December 5-6 during the

Lewiston Christmas Walk. And special thanks to Phil Mastantuono for his generous

sponsorship of our contest entry again this year!

The Niagara Power Vista is hosting the Festival of Trees December 1-January 1. You can

now see the trees lining the pedestrian bridge while travelling on the Robert Moses Parkway.

On Saturday, December 12 from 10 am to 4 pm, they are holding their Deck the Halls event

with free holiday activities and viewing of the trees, which are decorated by area non-profits.

Check out the decorated CSC tree…..it’s beautiful!

Special thanks to our staff-- Julie O’Connor, Dorothy Gallagher, Patricia Jones and Michelle Suitor to

name a few--for assisting with these holiday festivities and for donating their time and talents to

represent our program in such a fun and festive way.

Happy Holidays to you all. We wish you the very best of health and happiness for the 2016 New

Year! Sincerely,

Virginia

CSC December Birthdays

Participants Staff

2 Juanita C. 26 Mary Ann W.

8 Mary Ann F.

8 Pam N. Color Me!

9 Giovanni M.

12 Sr. Marina M.

12 John T.

14 Irene S.

14 Marie S.

15 Josephine M.

15 Karin R.

20 Jose A.

20 Janice M.

21 Mary P.

HOLIDAY TIPS

The holidays can become overwhelming due to family

gathering/holiday parties, keeping up with traditions, or doing

additional cooking and shopping. Below are tips that AARP

shared in November 2014 that might be helpful to keep in mind.

1. ANTICIPATE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY HOT

BUTTONS: Are there holiday activities or toxic relatives

that trigger stress? Minimize the drama, don’t try to

resolve longtime family problems over the holidays, try

short encounters and develop quick exit strategies.

2. KEEP SELF-CARE AT THE TOP OT THE LIST: It’s

easy to let this slip when you’re even busier than usual.

Keep it simple and incorporate it into your daily care

giving routine if possible.

3. PLAN AHEAD AND FOCUS ON WHAT IS MOST

MEANINGFUL: Perfection is not the goal of the holidays

– joy is! Cramming more into your already crazy schedule

can push you over the edge, so consider what is really

doable before you commit.

4. ASK FOR HELP FOR YOURSELF AND THOSE YOU

CARE FOR: Even if you don’t usually pay for help,

consider doing so now, since hiring someone to assist for a

few hours can be a huge relief.

5. START NEW TRADITIONS: Instead of focusing on what

you’re not doing, try doing something new. Give the gift of

time or attention rather than costly presents. Attend a

holiday concert you’ve never gone to before.

http://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/press-center/info-11-2014/5-holiday-tips-for-

caregivers.html

**************** Be sure to shop our Special Holiday cups filled with goodies! They will make the perfect gift for someone you love! All proceeds directly benefit our participants ****************

Emergency Preparedness Kits

Meet&Greet

New Faces:

*Betty G.

In Memory:

*Sister

Paula F.

* Peg W.

************

Friendly

Reminder:

If families

would like to

bring in store-

bought

products as a

special

Birthday

treat, please

contact

Monica

ext.131, 48

hours in

advance to

allow for

proper

planning.

Thank you!

CSC Would like to Thank:

BINGO Prize donators: Gail and Bill F., Monica K., John K.,

Gloria M., Heidi B., Fay P., Janet and Merle S., Virginia M.,

Anthony M. , Charlene W.

Special Thank you to Marie F., Debbie E., Fay P.,

The kits contain some

basic emergency

preparedness supplies and

will be distributed shortly to

participants who live in

their home. Education and

decision making

appropriate to each

participant will also be part

of the process.

CSC HAIR SALON

Price List:

Men’s Cut………………………………………. $10

Hair Color Only…………………………….. $25

Hair Color, Cut, Style…………………….. $35

Perm, Cut, Style…………………………….. $35

Shampoo and Set (or Blow Dry)…….. $10

Shampoo, Cut, and Set (or Blow Dry) $15

******Gratuity NOT included******

*Special: Purchase 5 Shampoo and Sets for $50.00 and

receive one FREE Hair Cut!!

Call Debbie at (716)285-8248 X119

*Gift Certificates are available for the Salon at CSC

December 2015 *ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesda

y Thursday Friday Saturday

1

11 Cutout Cookies

1 Communion

with Sister Mary

Kay

2 BINGO

2

11Cutout Cookies

1 Communion

with Sister Maura

2 Washer Pitch

3

11 Coffee Chat

1 Carol Monaco

Entertains

2 JINGO

4

11PAC Meeting

1 BINGO

2 Bowling

5

6 7

11 Craft

1 Word of Life

Ministries

2 JINGO

8

11 Cookie Baking

1 BINGO

2 Bowling

9

11 Craft

1 Kino Bingo

2 Music and

Movement

10

11 Piano Man

1 Tom Bender

Entertains

2 Washer Pitch

11Vendor

Fair 10-2 11 Shopping

1 JINGO

2 Table Games

12

13 14

11 Cookie Baking

1 Tai Chi

1:30 BINGO

15

11 Craft

1 Communion

with Sister Mary

Kay

2 JINGO

16

11Organization

Mtg.

1Communion with

Sister Maura

2 Bowling

17

11 Chair Yoga

1 Word of Life

Ministries

2 Music and

Movement

18

11 Craft

1 Lewiston Larks

Entertains

2 Kino Bingo

19

20 21

11 Spa Day

Mani/Pedi

1 Tony Pedulla

Entertains

2 Kino Bingo

22

10:15 Caroling by

Lew-Port Students

1 Senior Choir

Performs

1:30 BINGO

23

9-11 Coffee Chat

12:00 Center

Closes

24 CENTER CLOSED

25 Christmas Day

26

27 28

11 Coffee Chat

1 BINGO

2 Washer Pitch

29

11 Chair Yoga

1 Kino Bingo

2 Music and

Movement

30

11 Spa Day

1 Cindy Wolcott

Entertains

2 JINGO

31

11 New Year’s

Resolution

Discussion

1 MOVIE DAY

VENDOR

FAIR

Friday, December 11

10:00am – 2:00pm In the Complete Senior Care Atrium

1302 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY

Shops include:

AVON, Aly-Kats Creations, Tastefully Simple,

Scentsy, Barrett Purses, Tupperware, and a

variety of Handcrafted items …

*10% of all proceeds will be donated toward the Complete Senior Care

Activities Department!