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February

February 2019

Augustana Care Connection .. 2

Book Club……………………...2

Worship Schedules ............... 3

The Spirit of Care .................. 3

EverActive ............................. 5

February Calendar .............. 6-7

Resident Spotlight .................. 8

February Events ............. 10-11

Care. Giving. ........................ 12

Inside This Issue

1510 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-238-5255

Happy February! Let’s all work together to

keep our community as safe as possible!

Remember to not let anyone into the

building that you do not know. When

entering or exiting the building please

remember to let the first door close behind

you before you open the next door. A

reminder that the outer door at each building

entrance becomes fob controlled from 10

p.m. to 6:30 a.m. If at any time you feel

uncomfortable or uneasy about something,

talk to a staff member (Management or

Security). Thank you for your help! Security

Officer on Duty phone number is:

612-290-5860.

Some very excited new is Jeff Robinson is

now the new bus Driver. Jeff has worked at

the Care Center in a variety of roles for

almost 20 years. He has accepted this new

position and will be driving the bus going

forward. Please note that when the bus goes

on grocery shop outings the groceries will be

brought to the business office and can be

picked up at the back of the office by the

library. For safety reasons, please only bring

what is necessary on the bus. Walkers that

have baskets filled with personal belongings

make it very hard to secure properly.

Many of you have inquired about getting

updated phone directories. Going forward

instead of printing and distributing to every

resident, the updated directory will be

available to be picked up in the Business

Office. We have received feedback that not

all residents use their phone directory and

don’t want to be wasteful with paper.

Kelly Carlson

Housing Director

Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis Community News

As of January 1, Cassia sites are using the

same satisfaction survey provider,

Pinnacle, for both resident and employee

satisfaction surveys. Pinnacle calls

residents, resident contacts, and staff to

determine satisfaction with care, services

and working environment. This

information is documented in a monthly

report shared with each campus’s

administrator, director of housing, or

program director. Surveys will enable

Cassia to learn more about residents’

unique needs and also learn how the care

and services we provide are enhancing the

quality of life for those we serve. In

addition, Pinnacle will inform Cassia about

how employees perceive their working

environment, as our priority is always to be

an employer of choice. Thank you in

advance for answering the phone and

responding to Pinnacle staff. If you have

questions, please contact Director of

Corporate Compliance Sharon Wilson at

[email protected] or call

612-238-5215.

The mission of Augustana Care is to serve God by fostering fullness of life for older adults and other people in need through the provision of health care, housing and other services in a Christian tradition.

Augustana Care

1007 East Fourteenth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-238-5101

AugustanaCare.org

Book ClubBook ClubBook Club

Catherine the Great, Portrait of A Woman

Due to the length of this book, we added another

month to read it.

Book Club meets Thursday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m. in the 1020 Party Room. Come join the

conversation. You can pick up a book in the Activity Office—Mezzanine #7

Saturday Evening SpecialSaturday Evening SpecialSaturday Evening Special

February 9th —7:00 p.m.

Dining Room

Thursday Musical

“Classical Local Musicians”

You won’t want to miss this one!

Garden Season is Coming!

Contact Activities for a spot

612-238-5262

It is first come–

first served!

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Worship SchedulesWorship SchedulesWorship Schedules

Sunday Worship

10:30 a.m. Care Center Chapel (CH)

Midweek Chapel Services

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the CH

1st Wednesday– Service of Remembrance

2nd Wednesday-Hymn Sing

3rd Wednesday– Practice of Sacred Imagination

4th Wednesday—Prayer Service

Catholic Holy Communion

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the 1510 Party Room

Small Group Scripture Study:

Mondays at 3:00 p.m. in the 1510 Party Room

A time of learning from Scripture through small group study and prayer.

Bible Study

Tuesdays at 1:45 p.m. in the Dining Room.

February 5th and 12th: Nathan Mudd—BCS Student

February 19th and 26th: Reverend Bill Russell

Hymn Sing

Every Sunday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room.

February 17th: Mark & Nancy Anderson

Holy Communion Sunday

Sunday, February 3rd at 10:30 a.m. CH

Catholic Mass Thursday, February 7th at 2:00 p.m. CH

Spiritual Life Committee

Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the 1020PR

Catholic Rosary

Tuesday, February 19th at 11:15 a.m. CH

If you are interested in prayer or communion, please contact

Pastor Lette at 612-238-5283.

Many of us know the story of Mary and Martha. One day, Jesus stops by their

house as he walks from village to village. Once inside, Mary quietly settles at his feet to listen to Jesus teach. Her sister

Martha bustles about, preparing for Jesus, and the inevitable crowd of

disciples who follow him around and are hungry. This annoys Martha, who

pressures Jesus to reprimand her sister for not helping her. Instead, Jesus gently reprimands Martha , for her frustration

with how important she believes her tasks to be.

Jesus gentle reprimand is not about condoning unpreparedness, or sitting

away in inactivity. It’s about balance. We are reminded in this story that while

preparation and activity are very im-portant (as anyone who has ever cooked

a church meal or planned a big family event can speak to), so is sitting in still-

ness to listen and be present to our Lord. We can do this in the form of prayer, spending a few minutes each day with God in the quiet moments of our day. Prayer is a way we can settle at the feet

of God. We can ask, and listen for wisdom, truth, and guidance. Prayer is a

way we can also reflect on God’s love and grace. There will always be much to

do in our days, and spending time in prayer is exactly the best way in preparation for those activities.

I encourage and invite you to spend time in quiet; read, reflect, write or just sit still

and look out the window at the world. May you be blessed with some quiet

“Mary-time” in quiet wonderment and awe at the foot of our Lord.

Blessings on your days. Pastor Lette

Garden Season is Here!

All Spots are filled! Those of you with a plot this year will receive a notice in your mailbox about which plot is yours and any gardening details.

If you would like to still have a plot and be on the waiting list, contact Rynae in Activities- 612-238-5262

Pastor Lette is leading a support group for persons who live with chronic depression.

We will meet for shared stories, supportive conversation and coping strategies.

Our meeting will begin and end with prayer.

Tuesday, February 19th at 3:00pm in the Skyroom


Reminiscence Group Come and walk down memory lane together!

Facilitated by Social Services

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month February 14th-2:00 p.m.-1510 Party Room

Living with Loneliness

Loss Support Group

(The 3rd Wednesday of each month)

February 20th

2:00 p.m.

1510 Party Room

Contact Social Services with any questions at

612-238-5261 or 612-238-5130.

Augustana Residential CareAugustana Residential CareAugustana Residential Care———ARCARCARC

Winter Lessons: How to Walk on Ice Normally, when we walk, our legs’ ability to support our weight is split

mid-stride.

Walking this way on ice forces each leg to support the weight of the body at an angle that is not perpendicular to the surface of the ice, resulting in a nasty fall.

To walk on ice, keep your center of gravity over your front leg.

One animal that has figured this out is a penguin. Think of yourself as a penguin and you’ll be all right.

2018 TAX FILING ASSISTANCE

Larry Loeschen from Loeschen Tax & Accounting, Inc. will be here on Wednesday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the 1510 Party Room.

If you used this service last year, you should be receiving a letter in the mail from Loeschen Tax & Accounting in the near future.

If you have not used this service before and are interested in doing so, call 763-785-9407 to schedule an appointment. (*Walk in appointments are welcome pending time slot availability)

What to bring: All tax documents for 2018. Tax preparation guides are available in the Social Service office.

**Mr Loeschen will have “processed tax returns” ready for tenants to pick up on Wednesday, March 20th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the 1510 party room.

Thank-you to everyone coming to

Lora’s funeral and the Wednesday

evening gathering

in the Auditorium.

It was a great

turn out!

Art/Craft/Hobby Fair Get Ready for our 6th annual event!

Monday, March 11th

11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m.

Dining Room

Reserve YOUR SPOT with Rynae in Activities by Thursday, March 4th

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Valentine’s Day Heart Healthy Fitness Tips

It is February, the month where we celebrate Valentine’s day, a time for expressing your love to those around you, and yourself too. A great way to take care of yourself is through exercising! Everybody should make fitness a priority in their life. For overall health benefits to the heart, lungs and circulation, a proper warm-up, aerobics, and stretching are important. Below are some tips for healthy exercise: 1) Talk to your doctor Before beginning a new routine, ask if you have any limitations and find out if there are types of exercises you should avoid. 2) Find an activity you enjoy There are countless options out there that raise the heart rate. While you want it to be strenuous, keep it at a level where you can hold a conversation while working out. 3) Walk Everyone should be walking at least 30 minutes per day. It does not have to be all at once but can be 3 sets of ten minutes each, or 2 sets of 15 minutes each, but this keeps you moving and less sedentary. 4) Reap the rewards Exercise has more benefits for stress relief as well, and can be a great motivator to stick with your routine. 5) Fit it into your schedule Exercise really makes you feel good the day you exercise, but then the next day, you need to exer-cise again to get the benefits. Adapted from American Heart Association 10 Fitness tips to prevent heart disease

Fitness Center Classes at Augustana

Mondays, 11:30-1:30pm in the fitness center you can stop by for an orientation with Lola!

FREE Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays: 9:15-9:45 a.m. and 10:00-10:45 a.m. Cardio/strength fitness; called SAIL Fitness Class, (Stay Active and Independent for Life)

Tuesday/Thursdays: 1:00-1:45 p.m. Balance Class (Called Balance Works Fitness Class) There is a cost (less cost if you have Silver Sneakers).

Fridays: Chair Yoga Class:11:00-11:45a.m. There is a cost (less cost if you have Silver Sneakers).

EverActive Wellness Club is a fitness solution provided by


Good Neighbor

Laundry Room Reminders

No Canadian coins---the Canadian

money is breaking our machines

You must stay with your clothes

while doing your laundry—too many

clothes are lying around in our laun-

dry rooms

Please don’t be opening up washer

lids as that stops the washer

Please do not add water to the

washers. When you add water, the

computer knows and will end the

wash. It then drains the machine and

spins leaving your clothes not getting

washed or rinsed.

Make sure that you are cleaning the

dryer lint trap after you are done

using it

Pick-up/Clean-up after yourself (If

you make a mess,—clean it up,

Don’t walk away and leave it.)

With everyone doing this---we are all

helping to keep our laundry rooms

up and running and clean.

Thank-you!

Resident Spotlight John Cevette wrote a poem to celebrate his 70th birthday last August.

Mirror, mirror on the wall,

you show me lies; the truth not at all.

I see a man in his twenties, no more.

You show me one of more than three score.

Please put back my thick curly locks

that frame the face you now mock.

With flesh of chalk-like paste,

you lay the color of my life to waste.

So I now powder and lubricate

to counter what you prevaricate.

Now really, mirror, if truth be told,

I can’t possibly look this old.

The awareness that there is no arrest in the flight of time makes John impatient to measure his life contributions. He divides his life into two phases: before and after his diagnosis of Parkinson’s at age 52.

The first half—before Parkinson’s: John graduated with honors from a consolidated high school in rural Pennsylvania. Following a family move west, he enrolled in the University of Nevada. His election as student body president his senior year, and his involvement with the political campaign of U.S. Senator Howard Cannon led to a staff position in the Senator’s Washington office. Attending night classes at Georgetown University at the same time, he earned his Juris Doctor in 1975.

Cevette stayed on at the Senate for three years, fol-lowed by three years of private law practice. His next employment--with an international public affairs firm evolved into leading his own firm for 17 years, until Parkinson’s sapped his energy level, and he retired.

The better half—living with Parkinson’s: After engaging in “why me?” for a number of months following his diagnosis, John felt the need to make his life productive. Parkinson’s, he feels, became a blessing forcing recognition that gifts of time must be used wisely. Before his second retirement, John served six years as the CEO of a financial holding company, and then another six years as chief of staff of the Colorado state senate.

His current dream is an integrated bike program, providing residents with equipment and support to enjoy the benefits of outdoor activity that biking provides.


Dining Room Breakfast: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday Lunch: 12:30 p.m. There is no Sunday Dinner Hour in the Dining Room. You are welcome to pick up a box dinner at lunchtime.

Emergency Numbers Security

612-290-5860 Home Health Aid

612-290-5221 Maintenance 612-547-6178 Front Office

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

612-238-5555 a&e Pharmacy 612-238-8615 Credit Union

Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1509 “Main Street”

612-317-9669 Silver Curl Beauty Shop

Wednesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1509 “Main Street”

612-238-5263 Table Talk Store & Café

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1509 “Main Street”

612-290-4606 Senior Care Clinic

Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 1425 Ground Floor

612-873-7410 Care Center Thrift Shop

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Care Center Ground Floor

612-238-5027 Care Center Gift Shop

Monday-Saturday 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Care Center Ground Floor 612-238-5249

AUGUSTANA EXPLORERS TRAVEL CLUB

“Italy”

We will be meeting in March. Stay tuned to the March Newsletter for the

date!

We will see you there!

Computer Help is Available Every Friday– 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Saturday February 2nd, 16th & 23rd 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. 1509 Den/Computer Area

Any questions, contact Rynae in Activities at 612-238-5262

Pastor Kay and I want to thank all of you in the Augustana family for your many cards, e-mails, telephone calls, hugs and prayers after the death of our dear little dog, Buffy on Christmas Day. We have been overwhelmed with your love and support.

Thank you! Pastor Kay Jurgenson Karen Nelson


Wellness Clinic: The 1st Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the 1510 Party Room. A free opportunity to get your vitals checked.

Mending: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. A volunteer comes to the Craft Room for any mending needs you have.

Watch Battery Replacement: Barry the “watch man” will be here February 15th 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Schwan’s: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the 1510 Front Lobby for any orders. This month: February 14th & 28th

Morning Coffee Time: Friday, February 8th at 9:00 a.m. in the Skyroom. Start the day with coffee, tea and company! Bring a cup!

Resident Social Time: Sunday, February 17th at 3:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Bring your own coffee mug and treats to share!

Resident Council Meeting: The third Monday of the month: February 18th at 9:30 a.m. in the 1509 Auditorium.

Low Vision Meeting: Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the 1020 Party Room. Tips and resources from a volunteer from Vision Loss Resources.

Men’s Lunch: Thursday, February 21st at 11:30 a.m. in the Dining Room. Join fellow men for lunch! Sign-up on “Main Street.” Pay on your meal ticket.

Birthday Celebration: Thursday, February 21st at 1:30 p.m. Come celebrate! Everyone is welcome, especially those celebrating birthdays this month!

Women’s Breakfast: Friday, February 22nd at 8:00 a.m. in the Dining Room. The cost is $5. Sign-up on “Main Street.”

Ladies’ Tea: Monday, February 25th in the Skyroom at 2:00 p.m. Come enjoy a delightful afternoon. Sign up on “Main Street.” Invite other ladies to join you!

Amnesty International: Monday, February 25th at 3:00 p.m in the 1020 Party Room. Come, take action and sign and address letters to governments and companies to help stop human rights abuse.

OUTINGS THIS MONTH (BUS $2)OUTINGS THIS MONTH (BUS $2)OUTINGS THIS MONTH (BUS $2)

A Reminder: Bus Return times are estimated, based on event and travel time.

All bus trips leave from the 1510 Front Lobby.

Walking Club: Back to Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Refer to calendar for locations.

Grocery Shopping: We take the bus to Cub or Lund's. Please refer to the calendar for details.

NCU Library Visit: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at the 1425 Lobby you are welcome to walk over with a group to the North Central University Library across the street and use their resources. Stay as long as you want!

Aldi/Dollar Tree: Tuesday, February 12th at 1:30 p.m. leaving from the 1510 Front Lobby. While the Franklin Aldi is under remodeling we will be going to the Lake Street store. There is still a Dollar Tree near there but, it requires another bus drop off. Bus Return: 3:30 p.m.

Chanhassen: Wednesday, February 13th at 10:00 a.m. we will be on our way for

lunch and a show. The show is “Holiday Inn”. We did a sign-up in January. For those that signed up, you are responsible for paying your ticket or finding someone to go in your place if you cannot make it. Talk to Rynae about any questions.

Lunch: Thursday, February 27th at 12:00 p.m. we will be on our way to Broadway Pizza. Sign-up on “Main Street”. Bus Return: 3:30 p.m.

Target/Wal-Mart: Thursday, February 28th at 9:30 a.m. we will be going to Target and Wal-Mart. Bus Return: 12:00 p.m.

MONTHLY RECURRING EVMONTHLY RECURRING EVMONTHLY RECURRING EVENTSENTSENTS


Movie Matinee: Join us for a movie in the 1509 Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2nd-“Groundhog Day” and Saturday, February 23rd- “Cleopatra”.

Lucky 6: Monday, February 4th and 18th at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room.

Mind Time: Thursday, February 7th at 10:30 a.m. in the Dining Room. Join us for a variety of exercises for brain stimulation.

Paint, Paper, Scissors: Thursday, February 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the 1510 Art Studio join us for a Valentines Painting! Cost is $18, if money is a problem, talk to Rynae in Activities.

Dog Visit: Sunday, February 10th at 1:00 p.m. in the Skyroom visit with Lauren and her dog Martin.

“Strait Line” Game: Monday, February 11th and 25th in the Dining Room.

Letter Writing/Stationery: Wednesday, February 13th at 3:00 p.m. join us for a time of writing letters in community. Bring your own stationery! A chance to do more “snail mail” and brighten someone’s day!

Valentine’s Party: Thursday, February 14th at 1:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Join us for a Polka time with Bill Koncar! Cast in your votes for King & Queen! More details to come.

Hot Cocoa Social: Wednesday, February 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Come enjoy!

EVENTS THIS MONTH EVENTS THIS MONTH EVENTS THIS MONTH

WEEKLY RECURRING EVEWEEKLY RECURRING EVEWEEKLY RECURRING EVENTSNTSNTS

Hymn Sing: Every Sunday and Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room.

Adult Coloring: Every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Bring your coloring supplies and enjoy community!

Golden Oldies: Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Come sing along in the Dining Room.

Current Events: Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the 1020 Party Room we gather and discuss current news.

Film Night: Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the 1509 Auditorium an additional night of various films.

Game Night: Every Tuesday and Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room.

Fancy Fingers: Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the 1020 Den. Fingernails can be clipped, filed & polished for free.

Stitchery: Every Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Room we come together to knit, embroider or crochet.

Rummicub: Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room we gather to play a friendly game.

Story Hour: Each Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Patty Crawford comes to read a story each week.

Friday Social: Every Friday at 1:50 p.m. we gather for entertainment in the Dining Room. The cost of entertainment, pie, and coffee/tea is $3. $1 for entertainment only.

St. Olaf Catholic Church: Every Saturday at 3:00 p.m. a bus leaves for Mass at St. Olaf from the 1510 Front Lobby.

Bingo: Every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. we gather to play bingo in the Dining Room. (Except Saturday Evening Special).

Spanish Class: Every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. in the 1509 Conference Room residents get together to learn Spanish.

NEW RESIDENTSNEW RESIDENTSNEW RESIDENTS

New Resident Welcome: If you are a new

resident, please join an orientation on Thursday, February 7th in the Dining Room at 1:30 p.m. Come with questions!

Where are the sign-ups on “Main Street?” Between the Chaplain’s office and the Silver Curl in the 1509 Building on the ground floor.

Art with Masa: Fridays at 10:40 a.m. in the 1510 Art Studio for clay mask-making.

Hello Writers Class: Saturday, February 2nd at 1:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Unfortunately, we do not have a volunteer at this time. We encourage the group to continue to meet and share writings.

Fine Art with Soon: Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in the Art Studio join Soon, our Activity Assistant, for a Fine Arts Class including drawing and sketching with acrylic paints.

Art Time: Each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. An opportunity to work on your own projects with other residents in community! We do sketching, painting, & adult coloring. Please bring your own art project and supplies.

Craft Room: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Come work on your own project or see what is available to you.

Ceramics: Join at the Monday afternoon art class!

ARTS AND CRAFTS AT AARTS AND CRAFTS AT AARTS AND CRAFTS AT AUGUSTANAUGUSTANAUGUSTANA

fostering fullness of life February 2019

Please take some time to welcome our new residents to Augustana Apartments!

When you see them please give them a big Augustana Welcome!

Augustana Care

Office of Philanthropy

1007 E. 14th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Your support of Augustana Care and Augustana Minneapolis Campus makes an impact.

Daily Activities Line

for daily listing of upcoming events

612-238-5500 This will also have new updates if any

changes occur

A reminder- Please remember to wear your nametag. It gives an opportunity to remember names and get to know your neighbors here at Augustana!

Classifieds Board On Campus!

Looking for something to buy, sell, offer, share?

Post it on Main Street by the sign up sheets

This will keep all

sales/offers in one spot on campus.

Planned gifts, which include bequests, trusts and annuities, can greatly benefit Augustana Care and Augustana Apartments. As Augustana Care serves more than 12,000 people annually, your planned gift can provide essential services that help residents live more fully and vibrantly. One type of planned gift, the charitable gift annuity (CGA), is a great way to supplement your income while providing a gift to Augustana Care or Augustana Apartments. When you purchase a CGA, you receive a tax deduction for the gift and regular income based on the current annuity rate.* For illustrative purposes, a 60-year-old who donates $10,000 may receive a rate of 4.4% (paying $440 annually) while an 85-year-old will see a rate of 7.8% (paying $780 annually) for the same gift. Some charities offer higher rates for donors who agree to wait a number of years before starting to receive payments. You may designate these funds to support Augustana Care, Augustana Apartments or a specific program. To learn more, please call Therese Cain, gift officer, at 612-238-5211 or email at [email protected]

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