May 2017

700 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA. 15243-2040 (412) 341-1030

Recreational Activities and Events for Independent Residents of Asbury Heights Linda (Lynn) Gallo, Activities Mgr. for Independent Living (Mon.— Fri.) Ext. 5183

Carol Todd, Activities Assistant (Thurs., Fri., Sat., & Sun.) Ext. 5088

Kris Hauge, Activities Assistant (Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs.) Ext. 5172 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Classical pianist Floyd Andrew will perform for all residents in the Social Room on Mothers Day, May 14th, starting at 2:00 PM.

Floyd Andrew has been playing the piano for over 35 years. He combines his classical music training with a unique style that captures the hearts of his audience. Known as “Mr. Showman,” Andrew performs standards including Broadway show tunes, movie theme songs, nostalgic classics and music from times gone by with a perfected art form of glitter, glamour and a warm-hearted smile. He has performed across the United States and Canada including the Special Olympics and Toronto Winter Fest. Andrew holds a Licentiate from Trinity College of Music in London, England.

New Program Starting in May

THE IL GARDENING CLUB we will be meeting (weather permitting)

outside of building 1 by the raised gardening beds at 2:00 on Wednesdays.

The first project will be cleaning out the two raised gardening beds and then

planting, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans etc. We will meet once a week as a

group and work on the vegetable beds.

You can go out and do any gardening on your own in your spare time.

Memorial Day IL Picnic

Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day. We will be celebrating

this Memorial Day with an outdoor picnic starting at 12:00.

We will be gathering outside of Building #1 in the shuffleboard area.

There will be a lot of delicious picnic food, games and music.

Music will be provided by Dixie Doc. He will be helping us celebrate the holiday

with some old time Dixieland banjo music. The food will be provided by dining

services. Fun and games will be provided by Lynn & Kris!!

Come on out and enjoy the afternoon with friends!

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Sunday Afternoon Movies Come and enjoy an afternoon movie with friends and family.

Sunday at 1:30 pm in the Social Room.

Sunday May 14th is Mothers Day , NO Movie today.

SUNDAY, MAY 7 “MANCHESTER BY THE SEA” 2hrs 15min Rated R

While working as a handyman in Boston, taciturn loner Lee Chandler

gets word that his brother Joe has died of a coronary. After returning to

the siblings' hometown, Lee receives another shock: He's been named

legal guardian of Joe's 16-year-old son.

CAST: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler

SUNDAY, MAY 21 “DEEP WATER HORIZON” 1hr 47min Rated PG13

Replaying the catastrophic explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010, this tense drama recounts the horrific experiences of the 126 crew members onboard and the numerous acts of courage that saved untold lives.

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich

SUNDAY, MAY 28 “SULLY” 1hr 36min Rated PG-13

Viewers around the world were astonished in 2009 when airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger safely landed an Airbus 320 on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled. This fact-based drama illuminates Sullenberger's life and heroic achievement.

Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney

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Tuesday, May 23,2017

12 Noon—6:00 pm

In The Social Room

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Independent Living Residents have been whole-heartedly devoting their time and talents

to specialty craft items that will be on display and for sale during this public event. Some

of the beautifully crafted pieces include very intricate paper wreaths, hand painted wine

glasses, a wide variety of fashionable bracelets, some hand–crafted beauty items, floral

and herb gift pots, mini picture frames, greeting cards and a few more surprises.

This year an exciting addition to the event will be two vendors, one from Stampin’ Up

who will demonstrate and display stamping products, and another from Sabika Jewelry.

Try your luck at one of the items to be raffled off and enjoy the creative atmosphere.

Proceeds of the crafts sold will go to The Benevolent Care Fund.

Spring

Craft Show & Sale

Independent Resident Trips for May 2017

Mon. 1 11:30 AH Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Back by: 2:00

ONLY Robinson Township, 412-788-1103

200 Davis Blvd. 15274

Tues. 9 6:30 AH River City Brass – Upper St. Clair H.S.

6:40 EMB “Swing into Summer” Back by: 10:00

Get ready for summer with hot Big Band and jazz sounds. Featuring

the music of Chick Corea, Maynard Ferguson and Stan Kenton.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost $27.00

Thurs. 11 4:30 AH Dining out at: Peters Place 412-221-5000

ONLY 1199 Washington Pike, Bridgeville Back by: 8:30

Fri. 12 10:00 AH Bistro to Go, Lunch Back by: 3:30

10:10 EMB 415 East Ohio Street 412-231-0218

Shop at: Priory Fine Pastries, 528 East Ohio Street

Shop at: Breadworks, 2110 Brighton Road

Sat. 13 9:30 AH Trax Farm, Farmers Market Back by: Noon

9:40 EMB 528 Trax Road, Finleyville

Sun. 14 1:30 AH Pittsburgh POPS Heinz Hall – Neil Sedaka Back by: 5:00

1:40 EMB You can purchase tickets by calling 412-392-4900.

Tues. 16 9:00 & 11:00 Voting Day— Municipal Primary Voting Day

A. H. only at Jefferson School. Van will make two trips.

Wed. 17 10:00 AH First Watch for Brunch 412-257-3447 Back by: 12:30

10:10 EMB 169 Millers Run Rd., Bridgeville

Wed. 17 7:00 AH Banjo Club Rehearsal Back by: 11:00

7:10 EMB The Elks Club in the Northside

Thurs. 18 7:00 AH Little Lake Theater - “The Philadelphia Story”

7:10 EMB Cost: $19.75 each Back by: 10:30

Sun. 21 1:30 AH Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall Back by: 5:00

1:40 EMB You can purchase tickets by calling 412-392-4900.

Wed. 24 10:00 AH Juliet's and Romeos Back by: 12:00

10:10 EMB The Original Pancake House – 412-279-1442

222 Swallow Hill Road.

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Independent Residents Weekly Shopping Trips for May Tues. 2nd 10:15 Kuhn’s Wed. 3rd 1:45 Walmart, shop N Save, & Rite Aid Thurs. 4th 9:00 Virginia Manor Thurs. 4th 10:30 Virginia Manor Tues. 9th 10:15 Shop N Save Wed. 10th 1:45 South Hills Village, Kohl’s, Target & Trader Joe’s Thurs. 11th 9:00 Virginia Manor Thurs. 11th 10:30 Virginia Manor Tues. 16th 10:15 Kuhn’s Wed. 17th 1:45 Walmart, Shop N Save, & Rite Aid Thurs. 18th 9:00 Virginia Manor Thurs. 18th 10:30 Virginia Manor Tues. 23rd 10:15 Shop N Save Wed. 24th 1:45 South Hills Village, Kohl’s, Target & Trader Joe’s Thurs. 25th 9:00 Virginia Manor Thurs. 25th 10:30 Virginia Manor Tues. 30th 10:15 Kuhn’s Wed. 31st 1:45 Walmart, Shop N Save, & Rite Aid

Sunday church transportation to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church There are two trips each Sunday — 8:30am and 10:30am

Please sign up early for any outing that you wish to attend. The Sign-up Book is located in the main lobby. If you have signed up for an outing you should arrive in the Mall 15 minutes prior to departure time. The van leaves promptly at the scheduled time. We DO NOT CALL RESIDENTS to remind them that they have signed up and the van is ready to go. If you are not there at the scheduled departure time the van driver cannot wait. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ! When you sign up to go on a trip PLEASE NOTE the sign up DEADLINE DATE. IF YOU HAVE TO CANCEL going on a trip that you have signed up for, you MUST Notify Security or the Embassy Concierge BY THE DEADLINE DATE NOT THE DAY OF THE OUTING to have your name taken off of the sign up sheet. If there isn’t the required number of residents to go on the trip after you have canceled then Security or the Concierge will notify the other residents of this trips cancellation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 2 3

10:00 Neurobics AC

10:15 Kuhn’s

1:00 Pinochle AL

1:30 Crafts AC

7:00 Bible Study BC

10:00 Trip Comm. Meet AC 12:30 Walking the Dogs Mall

1:45 Eucharistic Service HC 1:45 Walmart, Shop N’ Save, & Rite Aid 2:00 Gardening Club OS 7:00 Card Game Night SR

11:30 1st Mon. Lunch at:

Cracker Barrel Country Store

In Robinson Township

2:00 ZenDoodleColoring AC

1:30 Creative Writing CR

6:15 Ret. Teachers Mtg. BC 7:00 Dart Ball SR

7 8 9 10 9:30 Choir Rehearsal HC

11:00 Church Service HC

2:30 Rev. Fr. Jack Demnyan Service of Remembrance

1:30 Afternoon Movie SR

11:00 Painting & Pizza AC

1:30 Creative Writing CR

3:00 Modern AC Communication with Tom

6:15 Ret. Teachers Mtg. BC

7:00 Dart Ball SR

10:00 Neurobics AC

10:15 Shop N Save

1:00 Pinochle AL

1:30 Crafts AC

7:00 Bible Study BC 6:30 River City Brass

12:30 Walking the Dogs Mall

1:45 Catholic Mass HC

1:45 South Hills Village,

Kohl’s, Target & Trader Joe’s

2:00 Gardening Club OS

7:00 Card Game Night SR

14 15 16 Voting Day 17

9:30 Choir Rehearsal HC

11:00 Church Service HC

2:00 Music Program SR

Floyd Andrew

1:30 Pittsburgh POPS

Heinz Hall

11:00 Cooking Demo. AC

1:30 Independent Resi-dent

Council Meeting HC

6:15 Ret. Teachers Mtg. BC

7:00 Dart Ball SR

9:00 & 11:00

Municipal Primary Voting at:

Jefferson School

10:00 Neurobics AC

10:15 Kuhn’s

1:30 Crafts AC 1:00 Pinochle AL

7:00 Bible Study BC

7:00 Current Events SR

George Savarese

10:00 First Watch Restaurant In Bridgeville

12:30 Walking the Dogs Mall

1:45 Eucharistic Service HC

1:45 Walmart, Shop N’ Save,

& Rite Aid

2:00 Gardening Club OS

7:00 Card Game Night SR

7:00 Banjo Club Rehearsal

Elk’s Club Northside

21 22 23 Craft Fair 24 9:30 Choir Rehearsal HC

11:00 Church Service HC

1:30 Afternoon Movie SR

1:30 Pittsburgh Symphony

At Heinz Hall

1:30 Crafts Set up

6:15 Ret. Teachers Mtg. BC

7:00 Dart Ball

10:15 Shop N Save

12:00 to 6:00

Craft Fair In the Social Room

1:00 Pinochle AL

7:00 Bible Study BC

10:00 Pancake House

12:30 Walking the Dogs Mall

1:45 South Hills Village, Kohl’s, Target & Trader Joe’s 1:45 Eucharistic Service HC

2:30 Book Rev. J. Aupperle SR

7:00 Card Game Night SR

28 29 Memorial Day 30 31 9:30 Choir Rehearsal HC

11:00 Church Service HC

1:30 Afternoon Movie SR

12:00 IL Outdoor picnic Building #1—Shuffleboard Area 7:00 Dart Ball SR

10:00 Neurobics AC

10:15 Kuhn’s 1:00 Pinochle AL 6:30 Paint Night-Kris AC 7:00 Bible Study BC

10:00 Galleria Mall

12:30 Walking the Dogs Mall

1:45 Eucharistic Service HC 1:45 Walmart, Shop N’ Save,

& Rite Aid

2:00 Gardening Club OS

7:00 Card Game Night SR

Thursday Friday Saturday

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9:00 & 10:30 Shopping Trip - Virginia Manor

10:30 Knitting Circle AC

1:00 Bible Study HC

1:30 Men’s Pocket Billiards AL

2:30 The Asbury Nightingale Meeting BC

9 to 11:00 B/P Check WC

10:30 Asbury Angel’s Meeting AC

1:30 Patti Peer/Vintage Fashions SR

No Rummikub

NO Bingo SR

NO Cabaret SR

6:30 Game Night SR

11 12 13 9:00 & 10:30 Shopping Trip - Virginia Manor

10:30 Knitting Circle AC

1:00 Bible Study HC

1:30 Men’s Pocket Billiards AL

2:30 The Asbury Nightingale Meeting BC

3:00 IL Book Club meeting SR

4:30 Dining out at: Peters Place

10:00 Bistro to Go, Brunch

and Bakery shopping

10:00 Card Making with Linda A. AC

10:30 Mahjongg SR

12:30 Rummikub SR

2:00 Bingo SR

NO Cabaret SR

9:30 Trax Farm

2:30 Afternoon movie SR

6:30 Game Night SR

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9:00 & 10:30 Shopping Trip—Virginia Manor

10:30 Knitting Circle AC

1:00 Bible Study HC

1:30 Men’s Pocket Billiards AL

7:00 Little Lake Theater “The Philadelphia Story”

9 to 11:00 B/P Check WC

10:00 Peters Townhip Middle

School Choir SR

2:00 Bingo SR

NO Cabaret

2:30 Afternoon movie SR

6:30 Game Night SR

25 26 27 9:00 & 10:30 Shopping Trip -Virginia Manor

10:30 Knitting Circle AC

1:00 Bible Study HC

1:30 Men’s Pocket Billiards AL

2:00 Book Review Rev. Drew Harvey SR

6:00 Dining out: Union Grill

9 to 11:00 B/P Check WC

10:00 Card Making with Linda A. AC

10:30 Mahjongg SR

12:30 Rummikub SR

2:00 Bingo SR

7:00 Cabaret with Lisa Powell

2:30 Afternoon movie SR

6:30 Game Night SR

Conference Room CR

Fitness Center FC

Act. Center AC

Social Room SR

Wellness Center FC

Baum Chapel BC

Hickman Chapel HC

Act. Lounge 5133 AL

Front Circle AFC

Building #1 Outside OS

MAY 2017

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR MAY

Friday 5 1:30 A Vintage Fashion Show Social Room

by: Patti Peer/Vintage Fashions.

Her presentation will include Victorian clothing from 1890 -1910. Patti models

some of the cloths and gives a very informative talk about them and the Victoria

Period.It has been some time since Patti has been here with us please come and

give her a big Asbury welcome back!

Sun. 14th 2:00 A Whole House Mother’s Day Program Social Room

Mother’s Day Woof Entertainment presents “Floyd Andrew” on piano. This Mother’s Day

spend some time listening to some Broadway show tunes, movie theme songs,

Nostalgic classics and music from times gone by with a perfected art form of

glitter glamour and a warm-hearted smile.

Tues. 16th 7:00 IL Current Events with George Savarese Social Room

Fri. 19th 10:00 am A Whole House Music Program Social Room

The Peters Township Middle School under the direction of Mr. Larry Lucas

presenting their “Red, White & Blue” program.

Tues. 23rd 12:00 to Spring Craft Show & Sale Social Room

Craft Fair 6:00 Independent Living Residents Craft items will be on display and

sale during this public event. Stop by and take a look at all the beautiful items,

maybe you may see something that you might like.

Wed. 24th 2:30 IL Book Review by: Dr. John Aupperle Social Room

He will be reviewing the book, “A Lion in The White House” By: Aida Donald.

The biography of Theodore Rossevelt’s life and presidency.

Thurs. 25th 2:00 IL Book Review Social Room

Rev. Drew Harvey will be reviewing the book “The Book of Joy”

by: The Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Fri. 26th 7:00 Cabaret Night with Lisa Powell on piano. Social Room

Mon. 29th 12:00 IL Memorial Day Picnic

Memorial Day We will be set up outside of building #1 in the shuffle board area. Have lunch

with us and enjoy the music and the fun and games..

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Regular Weekly Programs SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR MAY

Friday 5 1:30 A Vintage Fashion Show Social Room

by: Patti Peer/Vintage Fashions.

Her presentation will include Victorian clothing from 1890 -1910. Patti models

some of the cloths and gives a very informative talk about them and the Victoria

Period.It has been some time since Patti has been here with us please come and

give her a big Asbury welcome back!

Sun. 14th 2:00 A Whole House Mother’s Day Program Social Room

Mother’s Day Woof Entertainment presents “Floyd Andrew” on piano. This Mother’s Day

spend some time listening to some Broadway show tunes, movie theme songs,

Nostalgic classics and music from times gone by with a perfected art form of

glitter glamour and a warm-hearted smile.

Tues. 16th 7:00 IL Current Events with George Savarese Social Room

Fri. 19th 10:00 am A Whole House Music Program Social Room

The Peters Township Middle School under the direction of Mr. Larry Lucas

presenting their “Red, White & Blue” program.

Tues. 23rd 12:00 to Spring Craft Show & Sale Social Room

Craft Fair 6:00 Independent Living Residents Craft items will be on display and

sale during this public event. Stop by and take a look at all the beautiful items,

maybe you may see something that you might like.

Wed. 24th 2:30 IL Book Review by: Dr. John Aupperle Social Room

He will be reviewing the book, “A Lion in The White House” By: Aida Donald.

The biography of Theodore Rossevelt’s life and presidency.

Thurs. 25th 2:00 IL Book Review Social Room

Rev. Drew Harvey will be reviewing the book “The Book of Joy”

by: The Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Fri. 26th 7:00 Cabaret Night with Lisa Powell on piano. Social Room

Mon. 29th 12:00 IL Memorial Day Picnic

Memorial Day We will be set up outside of building #1 in the shuffle board area. Have lunch

with us and enjoy the music and the fun and games..

Independent Residents, when attending activities in the Activity Center or Social Room, please arrive

NO sooner than 15 minutes prior to starting time. This ensures that other scheduled meetings are not

disturbed. Thank you.

SUNDAYS

11:00 to 12:00 Church Services in Hickman Chapel.

1:30 to ?? Sunday Afternoon Movies the Social Room.

MONDAYS

1:30 to 2:30 Creative Writing Class Story writing with friends. Conference Room

3:00 to 4:00 Modern Communication With Tom Earley Monday, May 8thn the Activity Center

6:15 to 7:30 Retired Teachers Social. Meet every Monday, Baum Chapel.

7:00 to 8:00 Dart Ball is a game played by two teams, you throw the velcro ball at the

target and the team with the highest score wins. Social Room.

TUESDAYS

10:00 to 11:00 Neurobics Class in the Activities Center. This is a class to help stimulate

the mind. We discuss what is special about the day, reminisce about things in

our past, play a few mind games while having a special snack with coffee or tea.

1:00 to 3:00 Pinochle Activities Lounge 5133 in Building 5.

1:30 to 2:30 Crafts – Activities Center.

7:00 to 8:00 Bible Study Class Social Room.

WEDNESDAYS

12:30 to 1:30 Walking the Dogs Come and walk with Smila & Thea, meet with them in the Mall.

1:45 to 2:30 Eucharistic Services 1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesday. Hickman Chapel.

1:45 to 2:30 Catholic Mass 2nd Wednesday in May in the Hickman Chapel.

2:00 to 3:00 Gardening Club Meeting outside of Building #1 in the shuffle Board area.

7:00 to 9:00 Card Game Night Texas Hold’em, Bridge, 500, Pinochle, etc. in the Social Room

THURSDAYS

10:30 to 11:30 Knitting Circle— we need more lap robes. A.C. (6269).

1:00 to 1:45 Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Andrew Harvey in Hickman Chapel.

2:30 to 3:30 2nd Thurs. of each month—Asbury Nightingales (retired nurses). Baum Chapel

3:00 to 4:00 IL Book Club Meeting—Residents meet once a month in the Social Room.

FRIDAYS

10:30 to 11:30 Asbury Angels Monthly meeting Friday, May 5th in the Activities Center (6269)

10:00 to 11:30 Card Making with Linda Atkins—May 12th & 26th in the Activities Center.

12:30 to 2:00 Rummikub in the Social Room.

2:00 to 3:00 Bingo in the Social Room.

7:00 to 8:00 Cabaret We have music, singing, and dancing in the Social Room.

SATURDAYS

2:30 to 3:30 Saturday Afternoon Movies in the Social Room.

6:00 to 7:30 Game Night Come and play your favorite games with friends—Social Room.

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Pizza & Paint with Kris

Monday, May 8 at 11:00

in the Activity Center (6269)

This month we will paint Doors

then enjoy pizza.

Sign up In Activity Center

8 Spots Available

Modern Communication Monday, May 8 at 3:00 in Activity Center (ROOM 6269), Tom Earley will be conducting

an interactive email class. Learn more about emailing by practicing with Tom. Tom is

a computer expert who will guide attendees through the common questions of emailing.

Stay in touch with family and friends by keeping up with today’s form of modern

communication. Bring your iPads, iPhones and lap tops .

Paint Night with Kris

Tuesday, May 30th 6:30—8:30

in Activity Center

Bring your own refreshments.

The subject for May will be

Beatles poster artwork .

Finished pieces will be displayed

for FAMILY DAY.

Sign up in Activity Center by May 10.

8 Spots Available

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Happy Birthday Wishes to all Mrs. Peg Ludwig May 4 Mr. Charles Crates May 8 Ms. Rachel Hennessey May 10 Mrs. Kathy Pitcairn May 13 Mrs. Frances Linkesh May 14

Mr. Charles Smith May 14 Mr. Robert Platt May 15 Mr. Andrew Senecal May 16 Mrs. Margaret Krieger May 22 Mrs. Mary Ann Evans May 27

Mrs. Harriet Dick May 28 Mrs. Sally Hughes May 31

Mrs. Catherine Didycz May 31

THE BOOK CLUB Meeting May, 11th at 3:00 Social Room Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by: Erik Larson Dead Wake is a story that many of us think we know but don’t, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. Full of glamour and suspense, Dead Wake brings to life a cast of evocative characters, from famed Boston bookseller Charles Lauriat to pioneering female architect Theodate Pope to President Woodrow Wilson, a man lost to grief, dreading the widening war but also captivated by the prospect of new love.

Gripping and important, Dead Wake captures the sheer drama and emotional power of a disaster whose intimate details and true meaning have long been obscured by history.

The IL Monthly Reporter A copy of the Monthly Reporter will be put into your mail box in the post office

by Lynn Gallo, Manager of Independent Residents Activities.

If extra issues of the Reporter are needed, please call one of the IL staff members

Lynn X 5183, Kris X 5172 or Carol X 5088 or stop in the Activities Center room 6269.

Lobby Display Case

In honor of Mothers Day we will be putting Baby Dolls in the case for May.

We have some beautiful old dolls that were donated to us, Jean and Fran

will be decorating the case on Wednesday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM.

If you can’t be there on Wednesday, feel free to leave your items in

the Security Office for us (make sure that you put your name on anything that you bring).

Please contact Jean (412-531-1242) or Fran (412-572-7654) if you have any questions.

ASBURY ANGELS NEWS

The Asbury Angels welcomed Dottie Hadsell our newest “angel” during

our monthly meeting in April. Dottie will be visiting our nursing area

residents with her Golden Doodle, Minnie (the Mooch), once Minnie is a

little older and settled in. Dottie has also joined the Knitting Circle wher

she will be working on various projects benefiting our residents and other

community organizations.

CELEBRATING EASTER

The Asbury Angels were busy early April filling Easter boxes with treats and taking a

stuffed Easter toy for the residents they visit on our nursing communities.

The event took place after our monthly meeting on April 7, so the treats could be

distributed by the “visiting angels” in time for Easter Sunday.

Interested in joining the ASBURY ANGELS or need more information?

Contact Carol Todd, extension 5088, in the Activity Center, Room 6269,

or simply pick up a brochure located in our Asbury Post Office.

Helping Hands ~ Healing

Happy

Mothers Day

From the

Independent

Resident staff.