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HERE 1890 Newberg Highway

Woodburn, OR 97071

Administrative Staff:

Jessica Penland Community Manager

Margaret Tafoya Community Relations Director

Rhonda Todd Resident Care Coordinator

Patty Zirbel Business Office Manager

Lynn Davison Consultant Nurse

Nathan Turner Food Services Director

Roel Garza Maintenance Director

Linda Schaefer Life Enrichment Director

Contact Us At:

503-982-4000

Our mission is to create and sustain

comfortable, caring environments for

those who depend on us.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Mental Health Article………………….………………....P2 Interesting Dates & Resident Highlights……...….P3 Assisted Living Activity Calendar…….…...…..P4 - P5

Upcoming Special Events ..………….…………..P6 Resident & Employee of the Quarter………..P6 Sammy’s Corner & Spring Crossword.……...P7 Mission and Team………………………..………....P8

Emerald Gardens Assisted & Memory Care Newsletter— March 2016

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Four Ways to Boost Your Mental Health This Spring

Leaving the winter months can feel a little bit like a new bud springing from the dark, cold ground

and opening up towards the sun. However, for some, that revitalized feeling never comes and in-

stead, depression and anxiety sets in.

People experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety are not alone. More than 6.5 million

Americans aged 65 or older is affected by depression according to the National Alliance of Mental

Illness. There is not a single cause to depression or other mental health issues, nor a sure-fire way

to prevent it. However, there are ways to improve your chances of preventing the development of

depression symptoms and other mental illnesses.

Four Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health:

Keep Mentally Active— Playing board games, enjoying a daily crossword or participating in a

trivia activities are all ways to exercise your mind. Stimulating your brain by learning new

skills, playing games that challenge your mind and increasing your social interaction may aid

in keeping yourself mentally sharp.

Keep Physically Active—Another way to stimulate the brain is to increase the blood flow to

your brain with physical exercise. Even something as simple as sixty minutes of dancing

each week can help reduce the symptoms of depression.

Socialize—Loneliness and isolation can make depression symptoms even more pronounced.

Participating in events, having coffee with a friend and talking to loved ones on the phone

are all ways to stimulate the brain and minimize the symptoms of depression.

Eat a healthy diet—Consuming lots of vegetables and good fats (such as fatty fish, nuts and

olives) has many benefits, including the minimizing the risks of cognitive decline!

Take advantage of the spring bounty of fresh vegetables, the longer hours of sunlight and the

many fun activities going on in our community and prioritize your mental health this March.

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Spring Crossword

Can you believe Sam is

already almost 2 years

old? His birthday is May

1st, 2014. It seems like

only yesterday we found

him and now he is a great

big, and I mean BIG boy.

Sam is weighing in now at

19 pounds!

Sammy’s Corner

Across 2. Four Leaf Find 3. Potentially Will 6. Progress Onward 8. Love _______. 9. ________ Cleaning 10. Sunday, March 27, 2016 12. April Showers Brings May __________. Down 1. Burst into Flower 2. Young Bird 4. Taxing Time 5. National Pastime 6. NCAA Basketball Series, March _______. 7. Easter ________. 9. Spring Has ________. 11. Bulbed Flower

Crossword Puzzle

Can you believe Sam is almost

2 years old now?

He has grown into quite the

majestic, gentle giant of a cat.

His birthday is right around

the corner on May 1st. I

thought it might be fun to

throw him a birthday party, if

you have any suggestions on

how we should celebrate his

birthday please let me know!

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Upcoming Special Events for March:

Resident & Employee of the Quarter!

Staff:

Patty Z.

Country Drives are back! Look for them on the calendar on Thursdays.

Musical Performances for the month of March are:

Wed., 3/9 at 2:30pm: Singing with Rachel Sat., 3/29 at 2:30pm: Piano and singing with Lee Thur., 3/24 at 2:30pm: Piano with Royce Mon., 3/28 at 1:15pm: Accordion and singing with Phil

Wed., March 9th we go out to eat at Elmer’s! Bus departs at 11:15am.

Sun., March 13th we Spring Forward one hour.

Wed., March 16th we go shopping at the Woodburn Factory Outlets!

Thur., March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day! Look for special events on the calendar.

Thur., March 24th we are hosting a Easter Egg Hunt at Woodburn Senior Center!

Sun., March 27th is Easter! Happy Easter Everyone!!!

Assisted Living Memory Care

Staff:

Eloisa G.

Resident:

Evelyn C. Resident:

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Interesting Dates In March

1 Peanut Butter Lovers' Day

2 Old Stuff Day

3 I Want You to be Happy Day

3 If Pets Had Thumbs Day

4 Employee Appreciation Day 1st Friday

5 Multiple Personality Day

6 Dentist's Day

6 National Frozen Food Day

8 International (Working) Women's Day

10 Middle Name Pride Day

10 Popcorn Lover's Day 2nd Thursday

11 Johnny Appleseed Day

11 Worship of Tools Day - guys, you can relate

12 Girl Scouts Day

12 Plant a Flower Day

14 Learn about Butterflies Day

14 National Potato Chip Day

14 National Pi Day- Why today?

Because today is 3.14, the value of Pi.

15 Everything You Think is Wrong Day

15 Incredible Kid Day - date varies

16 Everything You Do is Right Day

17 Submarine Day - the hero sandwich or

the boat??

17 Saint Patrick's Day

18 Supreme Sacrifice Day

19 National Quilting Day - 3rd Sat. of month

20 International Earth Day

20 Extraterrestrial Abductions Day

22 National Goof Off Day

23 National Chip and Dip Day

24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

25 Good Friday - date varies

26 National Spinach Day

27 Easter Date varies

28 Something on a Stick Day

30 National Doctor's Day

30 Take a Walk in the Park Day

31 Bunsen Burner Day

February Highlights

During a Live Musical Performance by

Lee Nicholas in February some of our

residents (and visiting family mem-

bers) decided to join in dancing and

performing some daring high-kicks to

the song “New York New York”!

Residents are having a great time

painting sun catcher wind chimes!

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