The Fountains at Bronson Place

1700 Bronson Way

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

It’s that time of year again. The holidays

are upon us. The lobby is decorated with

our giant Christmas tree and there will be

plenty of decorated trees around to remind us of the season.

Friday, December 6 will feature our community’s annual

holiday craft fair in our lobby. The hours of the fair will be

from 10:00 to 2:00. Plus, word has it that Santa and Mrs. Claus

will be in our lobby to visit with our grandchildren and great-

grandchildren. Stay tuned for more news on this.

History of Broadway Musicals- WU has been a very interesting

course to say the least. We have been learning the history from

when musicals first began to more modern musicals with our

documentary and discussion pieces. We have also gotten a look at a

few of the great musicals that were made into movies as well. We

are continuing this with a showing of A Christmas Carol to bring

some Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future into our course

just in time for our Christmas Holiday Season!

Watermark University

12/11 Outing to Chau Haus with the Inn

Departing at 12:00 PM

12/12 History of Broadway Musicals WU

showing of A Christmas Carol.

12/13 Special Christmas Dinner for

Family and Friends- Seating starts at

4:30

12/24 Christmas Eve Party at 3:30

12/25 Winter Wonderland Christmas

Party at 3:30

12/26 Boxing Day History and Brownie

Social

12/31 All that Glitters New Year's Eve

Party

Special Events & Outings

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December 2019

The Gardens

Gift giving has always been a

tradition during the time of

Christmas and Hanukkah, but

gifts don’t always have to be

things and don’t always have to be only given the holidays. There’s

a sign hanging in the Fitness Room that says “The Best Things in

Life aren’t Things”. In spite of the hype of the latest and greatest

gadgets, an expression of kindness can be one of the best gifts.

Members of our community who are part of the Gardens and the

Springs would appreciate a visit, not only during the holidays, but

all year long. And for anyone who shows you an act of kindness,

our own Rev. Ed Thornberg reminds us to “Say Thank You”.

ChristmasandHanukkah,the Season forGiving

The evidence for some form of exercise

just keeps piling up. First comes news of

a study that followed nearly 270,000

people and found that exercise is and

important and overlooked strategy for

both preventing and treating depression.

Finding an enjoyable activity, having

support of friends and family and being

supervised by a fitness professional, all

increased the likelihood of sustaining an

exercise program. Second, exercise is

often prescribed for those suffering from

Parkinson’s Disease, particularly

participating in the Big and Loud

program. Still thinking about starting a

program? See Ken Dettloff, our personal

trainer, to get you started.

Path to Well-Being

Kindness and Laughter is the always the best medicine. We strongly

believe that here, especially in The Gardens. With everything we do, we

find a time to laugh together and be kind and caring to one another,

whether its with our socials, playing games, or making jokes to one

another. We are definitely not afraid to get a little silly when we are all

together in our close-knit community. We make sure with everything we do,

we are kind and caring to one another. In the coming months we will be

starting a Laugh a Latte Club to keep warm in the colder months ahead.

Thriving