Daily Mass

Weekdays, 9:30-10 a.m.

& Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. Join us for daily Mass

in Assisi Chapel

Tuesday Holy Hour

10:15-11:15am in Assisi Hall

Bible Study

Sunday’s at 3:00 in the

Reading Room at

Marymount Place (M3)

Rosary Group

Sunday’s at 9:30 in

Assisi Hall

Exercise Programs

Exercise with Bob: January 2 in Assisi Hall

Julie Balloflex: January 18 at 10:30

Assisi Hall

January Family Bingo Saturday, January. 19 2:00

MMP Dining Room

Vol. 13 Issue 1 January 2019

Community Events

The Village at Marymount Featuring Villa St. Joseph and Marymount Place

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis

January 2019 “Oh, the places you’ll go… Oh the things to be

seen…In 2019!”

It’s been an exciting year for all of us I’m sure. At Villa St. Joseph we’ve remodel our dining room in Clare Hall and the serving pan-tries and common area on CCU and SCU. The pantries were in-stalled to give residents more choices and hotter food. The dining room provides our guests an opportunity to socialize with one an-other and make new friends. Clare Halls renovation is almost completed. The new dining room has new floors, lighting and windows, providing a bright and cheery atmosphere for our Clare Hall residents. Marymount Place residents are enjoying their new bus without the worry of steps. The residents were given an opportunity to enjoy lunch at Olive Garden, holiday shopping, and of course a late night trip to see those Christmas lights glow, while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. A trip to the Rocksino Casino is already on the calendar for January, along with more fun bus outings! Thanks to a grant our new virtual reality program is taking our res-idents to places they’ve never been or back to old familiar stomping grounds like their childhood home. In addition to the Virtual Reality program, residents were also in-troduced to Alexa, the Amazon voice recognition device. The Alexa device can play a residents favorite song, read the news to them, up-date them on weather conditions and much more. On behalf of the of the residents, staff and families at the Village at Marymount we wish you a very happy 2019!

For more information or a tour, please call (216) 332-1396 or visit our website at www.villageatmarymount.org

Happy Birthday to YOU! Clare Hall

Katherine Bobak CH 2-12 January 30, 1925 94 Candles

Marymount Place

Rita Nejman MMP 307 January 3, 1936 83 Candles

Sr. Roselle Lesinski MMP 218 January 6, 1931 88 Candles

Mildred Kalal MMP 306 January 16, 1931 88 Candles

John “Bill” O’Brien MMP 214 January 21, 1927 92 Candles

Sr. Rosanna Hodlik MMP 324 January 27, 1951 68 Candles

The Village at Marymount borrows a page from British author Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” when selecting its annual Franciscan Spirit Award Win-ner of the Year. Each of the 12 monthly winners is presented with a certif-icate of their accomplishment and a gift box, one of which contains a golden ticket signifying the coveted winner of the year honor. The winner also receives a $1,000 cash prize. Dec. 6 proved to Dionne Lobban’s lucky day as the box she selected revealed the golden ticket and instantly gave Dionne the title of The Village at Marymount’s 2018 Fran-ciscan Spirit Award Winner of the Year. Dionne, who is a native of Jamaica, said she will use her new-found wealth to pay fees associated with her quest to become a U.S. citizen, which she hopes to achieve in 2019. “I’ll have a little money left over to treat myself to some-thing nice, too,” Dionne said after she won the honor. Dionne, a state-tested nursing assistant on the Memory Care Unit, was the August 2018 monthly Spirit Award winner. Her selection was based in part to her developing a rapport with the Memory Care Unit residents, which helps them meet and exceed their daily living needs.

“I love the residents,” Dionne said upon receiving the award. “Everything I do starts with them. My coworkers are awesome, too, and I couldn’t do what I do without them.” Dionne’s efforts certainly have not gone unnoticed by the residents or her coworkers -- especially Kelly Bolois, LPN. Kelly nominated Dionne for the award. “Dionne is passionate about her work and it shows every day,” Kelly said. “She understands the residents’ likes im-mediately and makes sure the residents feel at home. She is kind, friendly, reliable, and accountable with her work. Her residents always look their best. She is a great STNA and a true team player.” Those vying with Dionne for the Winner of the Year award included January winner Mary Liotta (Environmental Services); February winner Sonya Under-wood (Nursing); March winner Jennifer Trecaso (Rehabilitation Services); April winner Marvett Burnley (Nursing); May winner Dave Hathaway (Social Services); June winner Mary Ostrowski (Nursing); July winner Ed Upesleja (Nutrition Services); September winner Linda Crayton (Life Enrichment); October winner Patrick Mungai (Nursing); November winner Dawn Kalemba (Environmental Services); and December winner Rhea Whitley (Nursing).

Life is Golden Dionne Lobban Has Ticket To Become 2018 Franciscan Spirit Award Winner of the Year

Instead of saying Happy New Year as January begins, I’m tempted to ask “How was your Ad-vent?” The new liturgical year began the week after the Feast of Christ the King. We lit the first Candle on the wreath that ushers in each new church year with the celebration of Advent… we were lighting candles, using special prayers and omitting others like the Gloria. All this to “arrive” to “come to be, in a certain place or even a certain state of being”. So, the question is, did we get there? Did we come to be ready for what comes at the end of 4 weeks of Advent? How can we tell? Let’s see – did we anticipate the birth of Jesus as much as Christmas cookies, meals, and gifts? Did we internalize the prayers of Advent reminding us that “we have no recourse but to turn to You, O Lord”? Did we have a sense of peace descend upon us when we were reminded at the Christmas Mass that yes, Jesus loved us enough to come, to take on human form, and to save us from our sins and teach us to love each other? If we did at least some of the above, we did indeed have a good Advent. We got off to a good start in this new liturgical year of the Church and so, we certainly should say, “A Happy Healthy totally Blessed New Year to each of us at the Village at Marymount, and, oh yes – We Sisters will be praying for you all year long!”

f Greetings from the Sisters of St. Joseph, TOSF

Millions of people live with bladder health problems from an overactive bladder, neurologic disorder, or other urinary sys-tem disorder. People with urinary incontinence often refrain from certain activities and constantly worry about the possi-bility of leaking urine. But with some lifestyle changes — such as balancing your fluid intake, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising — you can stay active. Here are some tips that can help you manage the challenges of your condition and live well with urinary incontinence.

Many people who have urinary incontinence think they should drink less water to decrease the risk of an accident. But this isn’t exactly true. While drinking too much fluid can lead to bladder leakage, not drinking enough can also lead to leakage and bladder health problems. It’s important to keep a healthy balance of fluids. Timed voiding, or going to the bathroom on a regular basis — say, every two to three hours — is a good idea for people who have urinary incontinence or overactive bladder. Most people wait until their bladder feels full, but that method doesn’t work for people with urinary incontinence. Emptying your bladder before leaving your home — or restaurant — even if you don’t think you need to go is important for preventing accidents. You may be able to lower your risk of leaking urine by losing

weight. Obesity and incontinence are often linked, likely be-cause more weight increases abdominal pressure, which can cause urinary incontinence. Research has found that if women who are obese lose just 10 percent of their body mass, it can reduce the risk of incontinence episodes by 50 percent. Cutting back on caffeine and alcohol is a good idea if you have urinary incontinence, particularly urge incontinence, which is caused by an overactive bladder. Caffeine is bothersome for many people. Alcohol and caffeine are diuretics, and they can be irritating to the bladder. Limiting caffeine and alcohol in-take should help to reduce the urgency you may feel. Certain medications, such as diuretics, some blood pressure medications, and antidepressants, can cause urinary inconti-nence, so talk to your doctor about any prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are taking. Bring as many of your medi-cations as possible with you to the doctor. With more infor-mation, your doctor can better identify your type of urinary incontinence and what factors might be affecting you, which is important for treatment.

To learn more about how The Village at Marymount can help

you or your loved with urinary incontinence issues, then

please call 216-332-1396.

Nursing Notes: Lifestyle Changes Can Help Ease Bladder Problems

Holiday Dinner

Art with Adam

Marymount Place Stars

Merry Christmas!

For Patrick Mungai, a licensed practical nurse on the Continu-ing Care Unit, winning awards is nothing new. Patrick is a two-time winner of the $2,000 academic scholarship from the Edu-cational Foundation of Ohio Health Care Association (EFOHCA). He can add another accolade to his resume, that of The Village at Marymount’s October 2018 Franciscan Spirit Award winner. “Patrick is both a good worker and he always arrives on time, which is saying something because he lives an hour-and-a-half away in Canfield,” said Villa St. Joseph Administrator Dan Sto-rey. “He’s also willing to pick up extra shifts when needed.” Former Villa St. Joseph resident Mary Vann and her husband, Edward, both praised Patrick’s work. “He was very patient with my wife when she arrived, and he took time to show me how to navigate the facility,” Mr. Vann said. In March 2018, Patrick received his Bachelor of Organizational Supervision degree from the University of Akron. He made the President’s List with a 4.0 grade point average. Beth Stricker, and previous Spirit Award winners Lisa Stuver, Marina Dotson, and Mike Adams also were nominated for the award. The high praise Dawn Kalemba has been receiving from resi-dents and co-workers alike is well-deserved. Dawn, who isn’t one to step into the spotlight, cast no shadow of doubt when it came to The Village at Marymount selecting its November 2018 Franciscan Spirit Award winner. Dawn, a member of the Envi-ronmental Services team, was a unanimous selection. “Dawn has a good track record as a housekeeper and for two years has been very solid,” said Bill Lemanowicz, Director of Environmental Services. “She is very helpful and very friendly.

She’s a good choice.” Dawn admitted she was overwhelmed when she saw the ad-ministrative team strolling down the Skilled Care Unit hallway looking for her in order to make the presentation, “I’m still shaking,” she said. “I was so surprised. I can’t believe they chose me for this award. I love the residents and my co-workers are great, too.” One of Dawn’s nominators was former resident Patrice Adams. Mrs. Adams said it brought tears to her eyes when she watched Dawn help Mrs. Adams’ neighbor, Elsie Jackson, who is blind, with her lunch. Dawn also was praised for the neat and thor-ough job she does cleaning rooms. Arosa Love also was considered for the November honor. Rhea Whitley has been making a strong impact on delivering compassionate, competent care to residents on the Continuing Care Unit. Rhea, who is a state-tested nursing assistant, saw her efforts rewarded as she was named The Village at Mary-mount’s December 2018 Franciscan Spirit Award winner. LaToya Nix, Shawn Robinson, Lachantay Phillips, Michelle Wallace, and Tonisha McCalla also received nominations for the December award. “Rhea has done a good job since she has been with us,” said CinDee Tapaszi, Director of Nursing. “She is a deserving win-ner.”

They’ve Got Spirit The Village at Marymount Bestows Monthly Award Upon Three Staff Members

Dawn Kalemba Environmental Services

Rhea Whitley Nursing Services

Patrick Mungai Nursing

In loving memory of… Robert Glass Richard Kotabish Tommy Williams Evelyn Reese Alice Nash Joseph Seminatore Barbara Poe Ruth Valkenburg

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to know and love your

loved ones.

Calendars!

If you are interested in

purchasing a Village at

Marymount 2019 Calendar,

please do so at the front

desk. They are $10.

*while supplies last*

Jan 2 Vs. Miami 7:00p.m.

Jan 4 Vs. Utah 7:30p.m.

Jan 5 Vs. New Orleans 8:00p.m.

Jan 8 Vs. Indiana 7:00p.m.

Jan 9 @ New Orleans 8:00p.m.

Jan 11 @ Houston 8:00p.m.

Jan 13 @ Los Angeles 9:30p.m.

Jan 16 @ Portland 10:00p.m.

Jan 18 @ Utah 9:00p.m.

Jan 19 @ Denver 10:00p.m.

Jan 21 Vs. Chicago 1:00p.m.

Jan 23 @ Boston 7:30p.m.

Jan 25 Vs. Miami 7:30p.m.

Jan 27 @ Chicago 3:30p.m.

Jan 29 Vs. Washington 7:00p.m.

January 1– New Year’s Day Bingo

January 2– Bob’s Exercise

January 13– Arts Connect

January 15– Bob’s Song & Dance

January 17– Sunshine Brothers

January 19– Family Bingo

January 20– Martin Luther King Day

January 24– Benda Boulton

January 27– True Freedom

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Upcoming Events

Resident in the news: Rita Micheal

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Birthday: 8/31/1933

Family: 1 sister, 2 nieces and 1 nephew

Religion: Catholic

Nationality: Polish

Occupation: Checking the machines at

a bank

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Interesting Facts: Was in the

singing club in high school