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HAVEN CONNECT

FEBRUARY 2020

ZUMBA GOLD HAS COME TO

MENNO HAVEN!

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3TEAM MEMBER OFFICE RELOCATIONS

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CONTENTS

Haven Connect is a monthly newsletter created to keep residents informed on special events, activities, news and more within the Menno Haven communities. Refer all submissions to Melissa Rabon at melissa.rabon@mennohaven.org. The due date for the next issue is listed on the back cover. All dates listed in this publication are subject to change.

ABOUT HAVEN CONNECT

COMMUNITY NURSE HEALTH BLOG 18

HEALTH & WELLNESS 16

F&M TRUST 23

TRANSPORTATION& VOLUNTEERS 15

RESIDENT CORNER

ON THE COVERCelebrate Heart Health Month with a Zumba class at Menno Haven! Read more on Page 16.

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NEW TO THE RESIDENT PORTAL - THE SCROLL!

Convenient click-through feature allows you to browse through each

announcement at your leisure.

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TEAM MEMBER OFFICE RELOCATIONS

Unless otherwise indicated, phone numbers and email addresses have not changed.

RELOCATED TO THE LIFE CENTERLEADERSHIP TEAMAnna Mae Burkholder, Senior Exec. AssistantDavid Gentry, Chief Financial OfficerHugh Davis, Chief Executive OfficerJon Baker, Chief Administrative OfficerRoger Beins, Chief Operating OfficerTracey Ecelberger, Executive Director of IL

FINANCE TEAMAlan Rivest, Business AnalystAlyson Kemp, Accounts PayableHeather Pierre, Exec. Director of FinanceLynette McCulloch, Director of AccountingMel Garza, Project Accountant

MARKETING TEAMBrenda Hefner, Senior Living AdvisorConnie Barnes, Senior Living AdvisorDenise Ingram, Director of Sales & MarketingHelen Keckler, Marketing Officer ManagerJodi Lomison, Senior Living AdvisorLeslie Ray, Communications CoordinatorSuzanne Brown, Move-in Coordinator

LEISURE COORDINATOR TEAMChris Mellito, Leisure Coordinator (717) 217-4983 Tresa Day, Leisure Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT TEAMChuck Nelson, Exec. Director of DevelopmentDevin Goodhart, Development AssistantNancy Marshall, Development Exec. Assistant

PURCHASING TEAMElaine Dull, Purchasing Assistant

ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES (HOUSEKEEPING)Josie Monninger, Housekeeper

CULINARY TEAMMarina Tolbert, Culinary AssistantMelissa Fink, Director of Culinary Services for IL (will also maintain her office at Northgate)Michael Stinson, Culinary AssistantNeil Thomas, CookNicholas Marchi, Sous Chef

Billing TeamTech Ops TeamMaintenance (moving to the upper level)

RELOCATED TO FORMER BUSINESS OFFICE

Team Services (Human Resources)

RELOCATED TO FORMER MARKETING HOUSE

Actual move-in dates for Team Members relocating to the Former Business Office and Marketing House may vary.

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UPCOMING TRIPSTo make reservations for the following trips:• Sign up on the reservation sheet located in the trip notebook at each community.

OR• Contact a team member of your choice at the phone number or email address listed below,

regardless of which team member is coordinating the trip. Amy Stevens: (717) 954-8704 or amy.stevens@mennohaven.org Chris Mellito: (717) 217-4983 or chris.mellito@mennohaven.orgTresa Day: (717) 261-2328 or tresa.day@mennohaven.org

OPPORTUNITIES

Porgy and Bess-The Met Live in HD at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg, Saturday, February 1: The Gershwin masterpiece transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at gettysburgmajestic.org. Showtime is 1PM. Bus departs from Northgate 11:30AM, Brookview Chapel at 11:40AM, and Renaissance at 11:50AM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

Lunch at Rube’s Crab Shack & Visit to Emmitsburg Antique Mall, Monday, February 3: Rube’s menu features fresh seafood made to order! Emmitsburg Antique Mall is one of the largest in the area. Bus departs from Northgate at 11AM, Brookview Chapel at 11:05AM, and Renaissance at 11:15AM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

Dinner at Chez Cheri Café in Gettysburg, Wednesday, February 5: Step out of the ordinary at the resident-recommended Chez Cheri Café where you will enjoy a variety of international foods. Bus departs from Northgate at 3:10PM, Brookview Chapel at 3:20PM, and Renaissance at 3:30PM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Café Magnolia and Jubilee Cake Studio in Mechanicsburg, Friday, February 7: Join us for lunch followed by the opportunity to decorate your own pre-covered fondant cake ($20) or 4 unfrosted cupcakes ($12) at the Jubilee Cake Studio. Bus departs from Northgate at 10:10AM, Brookview Chapel at 10:20AM, and Renaissance at 10:30AM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Mercersburg Academy presents “Mamma Mia!”, Saturday, February 8: The Mercersburg Academy theatre group will present their production of the musical “Mamma Mia!” Showtime is 7:30PM. Bus departs from Renaissance at 6:05PM, Northgate at 6:15PM, and Brookview Chapel at 6:20PM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Romantics” in Hagerstown, Sunday, February 9: Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Gipps: Song for Orchestra, Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Schumann: Symphony No. 2. For tickets, call the box office at (301) 797-4000. Bus departs from Northgate 1:30PM, Brookview Chapel at 1:35PM, and Renaissance at 1:50PM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

Breakfast at Chambersburg Diner, Monday, February 10: Serving one of the best breakfasts in all of Franklin County. Bus departs from Northgate at 8:30AM, Brookview Chapel at 8:35AM, and Renaissance at 8:40AM. Coordinated by Chris Mellito.

Dinner at Sapporo Japanese Restaurant in Waynesboro, Tuesday, February 11: The best authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine in the area. BYOB. Bus departs from Northgate at 4:30PM, Brookview

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Chapel at 4:45PM, and Renaissance at 4:50PM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

Curator’s Viewpoint Tour at the Cumberland County Historical Society, Thursday, February 13: Gain a new perspective on the museum’s exhibits with a special walk through with the museum curator. There is a $5 fee for the tour and walking is involved. Bus departs from Northgate at 12:40PM, Brookview Chapel at 12:50PM, and Renaissance at 1:00PM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Saturday, February 15: The only museum in the United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. Lunch after the tour. Bus departs from Northgate at 8:35AM, Brookview Chapel at 8:40AM, and Renaissance at 8:45AM. Coordinated by Chris Mellito.

National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine; “Romeo and Juliet” at Maryland Theater in Hagerstown, Saturday, February 15: 55 of Ukraine’s brightest ballet stars perform in this full-scale production, set to the music of Sergey Prokofiev. Bus departs from Northgate at 6PM, Brookview Chapel at 6:10PM, and Renaissance at 6:20PM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

The Mexican-Food-Monday Club Presents…Lunch at Veroni Café, Monday, February 17: Join us on our second stop of the Mexican-Food-Monday tour at the Veroni Café in downtown Chambersburg. Bus departs from Renaissance at 10:40AM, Northgate at 10:50AM, and Brookview Chapel at 11AM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens. Capital City Mall trip with Emphasis on “Macy’s”, Tuesday, February 18: Enjoy excellent shopping in the Camp Hill area at retailers that include H&M, JC Penney, and Macy's. Bus departs from Northgate at 9:10AM, Brookview Chapel at 9:15AM, and Renaissance at 9:20AM. Coordinated by Chris Mellito.

Fashion for Fighting – The Role of Clothing in the Women’s Rights Movements Exhibit at the Miller House Museum in Hagerstown, Wednesday, February 19: Learn about the social changes that prompted women’s fashion changes, and what that meant for the women’s rights movement throughout the 20th century. Admission is $7. Lunch will follow at Bulls & Bears. Bus departs from Northgate at 9:30AM, Brookview Chapel at 9:40AM, and Renaissance at 9:50AM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Wilson Country Store and Lunch at Clear Spring Diner, Thursday, February 20: The Wilson Country Store houses various retro items as well as cheeses and handmade potato chips. Lunch will be at the Clear Spring Diner after shopping. Bus departs from Renaissance at 9:30AM, Northgate at 9:40AM, and Brookview Chapel at 9:50AM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Mercersburg Academy Winter Dance Showcase, Friday, February 21: Mercersburg Academy will present their Winter Dance Showcase at the Simon Theatre on the Mercersburg Academy campus beginning at 7:30PM. Bus departs from Renaissance at 6:05PM, Northgate at 6:15PM, and Brookview Chapel at 6:20PM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse, Tuesday, February 25: Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space. Bus departs from Northgate at 4:05PM, Brookview Chapel at 4:10PM, and Renaissance at 4:15PM. Coordinated by Chris Mellito.

PA Home & Garden Show in Harrisburg, Thursday, February 27: Find everything to beautify, update, and maintain your home. Admission is $8. Bus departs from Northgate at 9:20AM, Brookview Chapel at 9:25AM, and Renaissance at 9:30AM. Coordinated by Chris Mellito.

Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, Saturday, February 29: Tour the Roundhouse Museum, which houses displays dedicated to preserving the legacy of railroading in Western Maryland. Bus departs from Northgate at 1:20PM, Brookview Chapel at 1:30PM, and Renaissance at 1:40PM. Coordinated by Amy Stevens.

The Old Cider Press presents “The Forever Young Band,” in Smithsburg Saturday, February 29: Kip & Dale Young bring the best in country music classics, love songs and duets. Tickets are $15, call Tresa Day at (717) 261-2328. Concessions available. SHOW IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT QUICKLY! Bus departs from Northgate at 5PM, Brookview Chapel at 5:10PM, and Renaissance at 5:20PM. Coordinated by Tresa Day.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 1:30PM: Can-Can. This is Paris and Parisians at their brassiest with a dance finale that will leave you breathless. Laurel Room at Chambers Pointe.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 112PM: BABE. Young and old must see this wonderful story where “A little pig goes a long way.” 92 min. Cinema at Life Center.6PM: La Dolce Vita. Federico Fellini’s Oscar winning 1961 movie must see. Life Center Cinema.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 AT 1PM: The original Star Wars. 1977 was a great year start, now 2020 and the final episode is in the movies – feel the force. Life Center Cinema.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 710AM: I Love Lucy. Taking us back from the first Sitcom to the last show – classic fun. Life Center Cinema.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 32PM: The Maltese Falcon. Bogart as Sam Spade, “A true masterpiece. A landmark picture.” 100 min. Life Center Cinema. 6PM: Birds. “Nature at its most powerful and ruthless.” Life Center Cinema.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 42PM: Double Indemnity. The Film Noir Classic winner of Best Picture 1944. 108 min. Life Center Cinema. 6PM: Big Easy. Romantic thriller with New Orleans music. 100 min. Life Center Cinema. 7PM: Harriet. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Multipurpose Room at Northgate.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 52PM: Pat & Mike. "As close to perfect as you’d want it to be.” 95 min. Life Center Cinema. 6PM: Fargo. Cohen Brothers most acclaimed movie “An American Masterpiece." Life Center Cinema. 7PM: Upside. This is based on the truestory of a billionaire quadriplegic who hires as his caregiver a parolee struggling to rebuild his life. Multipurpose Room at Northgate.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 62PM: Fist Full of Dollars. Life Center Cinema. 6PM: In the Heat of the Night. Young Sidney Poitier with Rod Steiger in this Best Picture 1967. Life Center Cinema.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 72PM: Goodfellas. “The Best Mob Movie Ever." Life Center Cinema. 6PM: Crimes and Misdemeanors. Potent drama, uproarious comedy one of Woody Allen's best. Life Center Cinema. 6:30PM: The Notebook. Allie and Noah begin a whirlwind courtship that soon blossoms into tender intimacy. The young couple is quickly separated by Allie’s upper-class parents who insist that Noah isn’t right for her. Renaissance Dining Room at Chambers Pointe.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 812PM: The Black Stallion. A beautiful movie of a timeless story made by Francis Ford Coppola. Life Center Cinema. 6PM: The Last Metro. Francois Truffaut film set during German occupation of France, ultimate tribute to overcoming adversity. Life Center Cinema.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 AT 1PM: 2001 A Space Odyssey. Stanley Kubrick’s classic, always worth seeing. Life Center Cinema.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 1:30PM: An Affair to Remember. While engaged to others, Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr carry on a torrid ship-board love affair while promising to meet up in a few months; but fate intervenes. Laurel Room at Chambers Pointe

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT 6:30PM: Leap Year. Anna and Declan discover that the road to love can take you to unexpected places. Renaissance Dining Room at Chambers Pointe.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 AT 1:30PM: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. As a retiring cavalry officer, Wayne hopes to stop an Indian war before senseless bloodshed is spilled on either side. Laurel Room.

MOVIES

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SPIRITUAL

Bible Studies with Chaplains - Every Wednesday 10:30AM, Brookview Social Rec Room 1:30PM, Chambers Pointe William Penn Room 3PM, Northgate Conference Room

Thursday Chapel ServicesEvery Thursday at 10:15AM, Brookview Chapel

Saturday “Sunday School” Every Saturday at 6:30PM, Brookview Hobby Center

Weekly Sunday Worship Services Brookview Chapel at 8:45AM and 10:15AM Chambers Pointe Chapel at 10:15AM; Broadcasted on Ch. 956 at 6:30PM

RosaryBrookview Chapel: Every Tuesday at 9:30AMChamber Pointe Chapel: Every Friday at 9:30AM

Lutheran CommunionSecond Tuesday of every month at 3PM in Brookview Chapel

Caring Friend and Abider Resource MeetingMarch 10, 10AM in the Arbor Room at Village Square

Growing Through Grief Support Group in the Hobby Center at Village Square. Registration required. Call (717) 763-4001, ext. 10446.Tuesday, February 4 from 1:15PM – 3PMPart 1: “Healing Heartaches along the Way”Part 2: “Patching Potholes on Rough Roads”

Ash Wednesday Services on February 26Brookview Chapel at 10:15AM and Chambers Pointe Chapel at 10:15AM.

Chapel Offerings: Our Spiritual Care Team extends a “thank you” for your 2019 Chapel tithes and offerings. May our lives proclaim God’s peace and love in our community here at Menno Haven and beyond. God bless you for your cheerful giving! In 2020, we will continue with the following allocations for Chapel Offering:

Benevolent Fund 10%CROSS 3%Clearing House/Emergency Needs 5%Franklin County Jail Ministry 2%Joy El Ministries - Released Time 1% Mennonite Central Committee 5%NETwork Ministries 2%Noah's House Recovery Program 2%Operations 70%

Lori WitmerExecutive Director of Spiritual Care (717) 261-2512

OUR TEAM

Steve Barnett, Chaplain (717) 217-5401

Brenda Doyle, Chaplain (717) 709-4540

Art Page, Chaplain (717) 261-2351

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MORE FUN!

Monday, February 3 at 1PM at the Hobby Center in Village Square.

HEARING AID CLINIC

SONGS OF THE OLD WEST BY MATT DODDMonday, February 3 at 11AM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center. Matt will be playing a guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin and dobro throughout the show.

READINGS FROM HENRY HOPPERMonday, February 3 at 1:45PM in the Chambers Pointe Chapel and Monday, February 24 at 9:30AM in the Renaissance Dining Room.

TOWNMEETING

Tuesday, February 4Chapel at Chambers Pointe at 10AM

Event Center at the Life Center at 2PM

Contact Anna Mae Burkholder, Executive Assistant

(717) 262-1017

CHAMBERSBURG BALLET AT MENNO HAVENSunday, February 2 at 3PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. The Chambersburg Ballet will be here to perform “ A Winter Scene and Other Dances- a 20th Anniversary Performance.” The performance lasts one hour. This event will be ticketed. Please RSVP to any Leisure Coordinator by January 30.

SUPER BOWL PARTYSunday, February 2 at 6PM in the Champions Lounge at the Life Center. We are planning a super bowl party to watch the game on the BIG Screen! Enjoy pizza, soda, and chips while you watch America’s Favorite pasttime! Wear your favorite jersey. A prize will be given to whomever comes the closest to the total score by halftime. Limited seating. Please RSVP to Chris Mellito at chris.mellito@mennohaven.org by January 31. Cost is $5 per person.

"EXPLORE EARTH" DISCUSSIONTuesday, February 4 at 10AM in the MacBride Education Room at the Life Center. NASA's Solar System Ambassador, Chad T. Lower will be here to discuss “Explore Earth”. Topics include: air, climate, hazards, water, oceans, ice, land, benefits on Earth, expeditions, global changes and hurricanes.

PERFORMANCE BY JAY SMARWednesday, February 5 at 2PM in the Break Hub at the Life Center. Guitarist Jay Smar will be performing folk, mountain music and coal mining music.

SPANISH GUITAR WITH RICH BARRYFriday, February 7 at 2PM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center. SAMZ @ 7 JAZZ & POP TRIO Saturday, February 8 at 3PM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center. Enjoy hits from the 40s through 70s. Performance to feature our own Tresa Day.

MANOR QUINTETSunday, February 9 at 2:30PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. This Lancaster-based ensemble is comprised of five musicians who play both standard and modern wind quintet repertoires.

PERFORMANCE BY AL GROUT

Thursday, February 6 at 10:30AM in the Event Center at the Life Center. Al Grout is a juggler, comedian, and magician.

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HAZEL'S ALTERATIONSMonday, February 10 & 24 from 9AM – 10AM in the Social Rec Room at Village Square and 10:30AM - 11:30AM in the Club Room at Renaissance.

Monday, February 17 at 2PM in the Event Center at the Life Center.

HOME COMFORT BLUEGRASS BAND

FIDDLER KEITH ENGLE Wednesday, February 12 at 2PM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center. Traditional Irish fiddle music with a focus on the Sliabh Luachra style.

BINGO WITH CHRISThursday, February 13 at 1PM in the MacBride Education Room at the Life Center.

COUNTRY LOVE SONGS BY KIP YOUNGFriday, February 14 at 2PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. Join Kip Young from Green Grove Gardens as she shares the stories of these legendary songs.

Tuesday, February 18 at 2PM in the Laurel Room at Chambers Pointe. Renfrew Museum will bring their “traveling trunk” containing artifacts from the early 19th century and will discuss the collection in an interactive presentation.

TRAVELING TRUNK – WALK BACK IN TIME WITH RENFREW MUSEUM

BINGO NIGHTJoin us for fun & fellowship on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30PM in the Renaissance Dining Room.

PASTELS WITH MARTI YEAGERTuesday, February 11 at 1:30PM in Imagine Arts Studio at the Life Center. Marti Griffin Yeager is a full-time artist and instructor. She will be conducting a class in beginning pastels, rendering a landscape image. Cost is $5 per person. All supplies provided. To sign up please call Tresa Day (717) 231-2328.

LECTURE BY GETTYSBURG HISTORIAN BRIAN KENNELLSunday, February 16 at 2PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. Lifetime Gettysburg resident and superintendent of historic Evergreen Cemetery, Brian Kennell offers a rich and unique perspective of the Battle of Gettysburg. Human interest stories and an inside look at the famous Gate House at the cemetery are a part of his presentation.

BIOGRAPHY OF LENA HORNEMonday, February 10 at 7PM in the Multipurpose Room at Northgate. American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist, Horne's career spanned over 70 years.

Monday, February 10 at 1:45PM Laurel Room at Chambers Pointe.

Create your own Valentine cards with materials & ideas supplied to spark your imagination!

Cookies & punch provided.

DIY VALENTINE CARD WORKSHOP

MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH A PHARMACISTWednesday, February 19 from 9AM-11AM at Renaissance Apt. 44 and 2PM-4PM at Village Square Apt. 220. By appointment only. Please book by calling (800) 266-9954 or email mail2@careoptionsrx.com. Sessions will be in 15 minute increments. A pharmacist will be here the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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Monday, February 24 at 2PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. Through poetry, drama, and song, journey through history with individual stories of bravery and determination that illustrates themes of diversity, oppression, tolerance and acceptance in the U.S.

NO EASY ROAD TO FREEDOM

Wednesday, February 26 at 3PM in the Event Center at the Life Center. Come enjoy Christian songs. Leisure Coordinator, Chris Mellito's son will be among the performers.

BRAVE & STRONG MINISTRIES PERFORMANCE

Friday, February 28 at 2PM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center.

FLUTE & GUITAR BY TIM GOTWALD

Tuesday, February 25 at 2PM in the Laurel Room at Chambers Pointe. The Wringer Center for Higher Learning will share their informative and entertaining program highlighting their collection and knowledge of ironing from the 1700’s to the 1950’s during an hour-long presentation.

“IT’S IRONING DAY” PRESENTATIONFriday, February 28 at 7PM in the Chapel at Chambers Pointe. Presented by Hose Company. This year’s theme is “I am an American."

85TH ANNUAL MINSTREL SHOW

Tuesday, February 25 at 7PM in the Multipurpose Room at Northgate. Presented by “Friends of Michaux.” The Friends of Michaux State Forest foster the preservation of the forest’s recreational, cultural, and natural resources. They are a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS EFFECTS ON OUR FORESTS

Thursday, February 27 from 6PM – 8PM in the Brake Hub at the Life Center. An accomplished jazz bassist, pianist and singer and excellent entertainer, Ken has been playing jazz for many years in the Mid-Atlantic region. Soft drinks available. BYOB.

JAZZ MUSIC BY KEN JANKURA

Thursday, February 20 at 7PM in the Multipurpose Room at Northgate. Ida Elrod Eustis is a professional actress and retiree from the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. She tells a stories of African American women who made a positive difference.

BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY WITH IDA EUTICE

MARDI GRAS PARTY! FEATURING:LYNN LEREW’S DIXIELAND BAND

Sunday, February 23 at 2PM | Event Center at the Life Center

Great Dixieland music and Cajun/Creole style appetizers! Soft drinks available. BYOB. $5 per person, pay at the door.

Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30PM in the Brookview Chapel. An educational program about what Hospice does, what services can be expected for a loved one, and the process for attaining these services.

UNDERSTANDING HOSPICE

Thursday, February 20 at 1:30PM in the Chinaberry Room at Northgate. Brookview cottage residents with February birthdays are invited to celebrate with one guest. RSVP by calling Chris Mellito at (717) 217-4983.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR BROOKVIEW COTTAGE RESIDENTS

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RESIDENT CORNER

Can you think of a better way to start the New Year than joining 10 of your Menno Haven friends (and our leader, Chris

Mellito) to take part in a three-step delight? That’s what we did on January 3 when we went to the Appalachian Soda Works Factory in Mechanicsburg, PA.

This segment of the Appalachian Brewing Company is best known for its variety of root beers but also makes a line of Lily’s Sodas with a significant portion of the sales donated to Penn State Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. (A 15-year-old named Lily has been a patient of this Hospital for several years.)

After an excellent film explaining the company’s history, we donned our proper aprons, eye-wear, and hair/mustache netting and we were led on a private tour through the factory and introduced to the entire soda-making operation.

The process is highly automated and has been fit very creatively into a prior auto dealership building. A delightful tour guide explained all steps of the process and willingly answered all of our questions.

After the tour, we made our own individualized bottles of soda, picking from a wide variety of syrup choices. Each of us brought home two 12-ounce bottles of our sodas, complete with labels and carrying boxes.

The third stop was an onsite restaurant where we ate from a varied menu of luncheon choices. As we boarded the bus, I heard one member of the group tell Chris, “If you offer this trip again in the future, I want to go again.” Me, too.

BREWING MEMORIES AT APPALACHIAN SODA WORKS

Eleanor SpiesChambers Pointe

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Recycling tip of the month: If you recycle #1 and #2 plastics that contain items such a hand lotion, peanut butter, shampoo, and other substances that are sticky, you need to clean out the container completely.

Also, cat owners, do not dispose of the cat feces in the toilet. The feces may contain a harmful parasite that is not removed by the sewage treatment system and can get into the surface water.

Solar energy survey: We received over 100 replies from our solar survey; nearly 70% indicating they are in favor of moving forward. Residents who responded were willing to donate about half the cost of the system. Now we will look for potential donors from outside the community.

GREEN TEAM NEWSIf you would like to help fund the solar system and did not respond to the survey, contact Chuck Nelson in Development Services.

Sustainability: On January 8, Lindsey Lyons, Assistant Director for Sustainability at Dickinson College, spoke to the Green Team and the Board sub-committee on sustainability and outlined what Dickinson College is doing. She also spoke to residents who attended the evening session. Stay tuned for more information about how Menno Haven will move forward with this.

Biodegradable trash bags: The Green Team is investigating trash and doggie bags that are biodegradable. These would reduce plastics in the landfill that take many years to disintegrate. Details will appear in a month or two.

Solar has come to Menno Haven! The pictures show a daytime and nighttime view of the solar installations at Menno Haven! The

Christmas tree lit by solar power was located by the Manor building at Chambers Pointe. There is another one: a solar panel is with the UGI gas meter just off Scotland Avenue, across from the new

Rehabilitation Center.

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February's Feature Book: Life with Picasso by Francois Gilot

February 4 at 1:30PM in the Northgate Conference Room.

It is not required that you read the book before we meet.

Join us if you love to read, enjoy talking about books, or like to meet new people! For more information call Debbie Cornell at

(717) 753-3939.

BOOK WORMSMONTHLY BOOK CLUB

The recent weather has us all looking forward to spring and whetting our appetite for the second year of the Menno Haven Senior

Games in the fall. We encourage you to take advantage of the indoor games that are now available on both campuses. Shake off the doldrums and participate in card games, carpet bocce, shuffleboard, 8-ball pool, corn hole, ladder golf, swimming and table tennis. If your chosen activity isn’t listed, get a couple of friends together and start the activity. If you already have an activity, tell us about it so we can include it in future MHSG.

Avail yourself of the Menno Haven Wellness activities: swimming and other water activities, a variety of exercise classes, exercise rooms and outdoor games at the Life Center. Check with your doctor before starting a rigorous activity, i.e., swimming or exercise program.

As spring arrives and the temperatures rise, we are planning on setting up times and places to practice and enjoy all the activities which are now or will become a part of the annual MHSG.

These activities will be offered, contingent upon your participation, on both campuses. The times and the locations for these activities will be listed on the Menno Haven Monthly Activities Calendar.

Nothing about the 2020 MHSG is set except the dates for this year’s games, September 21 - 25, 2020. We ask for your ideas, your participation and your help to ensure these games continue.

MENNO HAVEN SENIOR GAMES (MHSG)

Dick & Judy BeegleChambers Pointe

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Menno Haven is so proud to announce that we raised $9,500 for the Alzheimer's Association- Greater PA Chapter at our

11th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Alzheimer's.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR

SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS, & VOLUNTEERS!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT!

12th Annual 5K Run/Walk November 7, 2020

VOLUNTEERSAND TRANSPORTATION

To schedule, please call (717) 261-2526.Operates Monday through Friday, 8AM - 6PM and Saturdays from 8AM - 4:30PM. • To Medical appointments within

Chambersburg area – Appointments accepted as late as 3:30PM, call for return by 5:30PM.

• Between Menno Haven communities complimentary service, call to request

• Caregiver assistance provided for medical appointments. Assistance is offered getting from your home to the vehicle and into the doctor’s office.

TRANSPORTATION

COMPLIMENTARY SHOPPING TRIPSBrookview & Chambers Pointe

Apartments, Cottages, and Villas. Independent & Residential Living Only

WalmartLast Thursday of the monthDeparts Brookview at 1:15PMDeparts Chambers Pointe at 1:30PM

Giant & Butcher ShoppeEvery Thursday Departs Brookview at 9AMDeparts Chambers Pointe at 9:15AM

Target and Kohls Shopping CentersCall to request.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESTRAINING PROVIDED FOR ALL

BROOKVIEW (717) 261-2527CHAMBERS POINTE (717) 261-4152

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The Boutique: Clerk at the gift shop at the Life Center 3 hour shifts in AM or PM.Pool Tester: Test water chemicals and temperature at Northgate pool. Must be able to distinguish color differences. Looking for Sundays AM and holidays.

BROOKVIEW

CHAMBERS POINTE

Drivers: Assist with a variety of needs such as transportation for residents to medical appointments, on and between communities, and shopping trips. Errand Drivers: Looking for errand drivers to assist with delivering afternoon interoffice mail between Menno Haven Communities. Escorts: Accompany Personal Care and/or Health Care Center residents to medical appointments.Out-of-town Drivers: Take resident to medical appointments in neighboring towns.Shuttle Drivers: Service will operate 7 days a week, 10AM-6PM. The shuttle system will run continuously between Chambers Pointe and Brookview. Volunteers could do 2-4 hour time slots, depending on their preference either in the AM or PM.

TRANSPORTATIONUSING MENNO HAVEN VEHICLESAccompanist: Assist with Chapel on the 3rd

Sunday of each month from 9:30AM -11:30AM.Transporters: Assist with Sunday Chapel from 9:30AM -11:30AM.Camera Operator: Needed in Chapel one Sunday a month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. System is easy to operate.Activity Assistant: Needed at Memory Care Home on Saturday(s). Flexible hours to fit your schedule.Elderday Assistant: Needed for Thursdays hours 8:30AM-12PM. Assisting with various tasks such as meals, activities and etc. Pool Tester: Test water chemicals and temperature on the first and/or third Saturdays of the month. Must be able to distinguish color differences. Mornings or afternoons or be a substitute for open weekends and holidays.

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HEALTH WELLNESS

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Friday, February 7Multipurpose Room at Northgate10AM - 12PM

Learn something new that could possibly save a life! Registration is required. Contact Rhonda Campbell at (717) 217-5404 or Rhonda.campbell@mennohaven.org by January 31. Transportation is available by calling (717) 261-2526.

FREE CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING

SERVE. BUMP. SET.WATER VOLLEYBALL FUN!

1st and 4th Fridays at 9AM in the Northgate Pool2nd and 3rd Fridays at 9AM in the Chambers Pointe Pool. Wear a bathing suit and bring

water shoes. No experience necessary.

ZUMBA GOLDTHE CARDIO DANCE PARTY!

Mondays & Wednesdays 3PM - 3:30PM

Health Studio at Northgate

Move to latin music and learn different rhythms. Come join the fun!

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Friday February 21$25 per person

Bus departs from Northgate at 11AM, About Thyme Bistro at 11:07AM, and Renaissance at 11:15AM. Bring along lunch and snacks. Dress for the weather!

To sign up contact Tammy Bayer at (717) 217-5405.

SNOWTUBING AT WHITETAILFOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

For people with Parkinson's DiseaseEvery Friday from 12PM - 1PMChambersburg YMCA. $5 per participantContact Brittney McClure at (717) 263-8508, ext 114.

Monday, February 3 Wellness Center at Northgate

Sport your favorite football jersey or colors and be served a bowl of chili!

Soup-er Bowl Monday

The Pool at Northgate will be vacuumed the first and third Wednesday of each month from 11:30AM - 3PM. The pool is not available during these hours.

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Have a health topic you'd like us to feature? Let us know!

Having a healthy blood pressure is critical to reducing the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.

The guidelines from the American Heart Association and the College of Cardiology state that a normal blood pressure reading is anything lower than 130/80. How quickly it should be brought down depends on how high it is and how long it has been high.

Blood pressure is made up of two forces the systolic pressure (top number) that pumps blood out of the heart and into the blood vessels, and the diastolic pressure (lower number) is when your heart is at rest between beats.

High blood pressure, known as Hypertension, occurs when the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels is consistently too high.

If the blood pressure remains high it can damage the tissue inside the arteries, leaving space for plaque to build up and narrow the inside of the arteries which in turn raises the blood pressure even more and can lead to heart disease, heart attacks and stroke.

Carol Marotte(717) 263-6620

For some people, losing weight, eating healthier foods and exercising can be enough to lower blood pressure. Others may need to make lifestyle changes and add medication.Doctors decide on treatment based on blood pressure readings, risk factors for blood pressure and co-existing health problems. Risk factors for high blood pressure that you can change are quitting smoking, losing weight, exercising, limiting sodium, and managing stress. Preventing or treating high cholesterol, diabetes and sleep apnea can also help. Risk factors that cannot be changed such as family history, age and race should be taken into consideration by your Doctor.

There are various different types of blood pressure medications your Doctor can choose from for your treatment. Doctors can increase the dose or add complimentary drugs depending on how the blood pressure responds. They may also ask to have the blood pressure checked at regular intervals to track the response of the treatment.

To lower your risk, talk to your Doctor or a Nutritionist about changing your diet to include more fruits and vegetables and less processed and high sodium food options. The AMA guidelines advise 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week or three 10 minute sessions a day will improve health.Keep healthy and have your blood pressure checked routinely.

COMMUNITY NURSE HEALTH BLOG

CONTROLLING HIGH BLOOD BRESSURE

Shop our stores & find the perfect gift for your loved one!

Sweets for your sweetheart & more!

Monday - Friday, 9:30AM to 3:30PMSaturday, 10AM - 1PM Monday - Friday,11AM - 2PM

Saturday, 11AM to 2PM

Village Gift Shop

The Boutique *NEW* Located at the Life Center

Monday - Friday,10AM - 4PMSaturday, 11AM to 2PM

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Located at BrookviewThursday, 9AM to 3PM

Friday, 9AM to 3PMSaturday, 10AM to 1PM

(717) 261- 2373

DONATIONS ACCEPTED ON THURSDAYS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Mens and women's clothing & shoesKitchen and other household itemsCraft and sewing itemsHandbags and jewleryMedical equipmentBooks and puzzlesGreeting cards ElectronicsAND MUCH MORE!

Located at Brookview(717) 263-8545, ext. 3108

Monday - Friday9:30AM to 3:30PM

Saturday10AM to 12PM

Lance Snack Crackers3 pkgs. for $1

Disclaimer: Ad applicable only at the Village Store and while supplies last.

START 2020 WITH SUPERB SAVINGS!

Happy Farms String Cheese3 for $1

99¢

OREOS OR

FIG BARS

You have a lot of responsibilities. Take a pause and catch your breath.

CALL TODAY 717-709-4510

TAKE A PAUSEFROM CAREGIVING

ElderDay is the support you need to continue being a loving and

energized caregiver.

TRY ELDERDAY!

Menno Haven Auxiliary TeaSaturday, May 23, 2020

10:30AM - 1PMEvent Center at the Life Center

Stay tuned for an invite in your resident mailbox!

Save The Date

$1.00 Donated = $1.85Menno Haven saves $0.85 fromevery dollar donated becausethat amount does not have to

be financed!

GOAL: $15,000,000+CURRENT: $16,135,028

THANKSTO YOU!

DID YOU KNOW?

Questions? Call Chuck Nelson - 717.262.1019

$3,000,000

$9,000,000

$15,000,000

$6,000,000

$12,000,000

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODTO CHUCK’S OFFICE WE GO!

MENNO HAVEN AT HOME needs SUVs, vans and cars inorder to serve the clients in our community.

DONATE YOUR CAR TO MENNO HAVENand we will take care of everything for you!

*Your donation could provide you with certain tax benefits. Menno Haven will issue a tax receipt letter for your donation.

Call Chuck Nelson in Development Servicesfor more information

717.262.1019

February 2020Banking Done Your Way

Investment & Trust ServicesCoats and Scarves and Mittens, Oh my! As winter is upon us, we reach for our outerwear to protect us from the cold and wind. We slide on those boots when we trudge out into the snow. We turn up the heat or put more logs on the fire. We are fortunate that we have easy access to products and services that keep us safe and warm from the harsh winter weather. Preparing ourselves for harsh financial conditions may be a bit more challenging. Financial markets also have cold and blustery days. The ever-changing financial environment can significantly impact our confidence in our investments. That can also be said for our personal lives. Unexpected events or expenses can make us feel like we are weathering a severe snow storm. Finding a comforting solution to these situations requires some heavy equipment. For information on products and services that will help you weather those financial storms contact the Investment & Trust Services Department of F&M Trust. Our representatives can help you review your portfolio and give you the tools to plow through the slippery roads toward a warm, cozy financial future. Call us today at 717.261.3539 to schedule an appointment.

Monthly Security TipWarning Signs of Check Fraud- Edges: Most legit checks have at least one perforated or rough edge. If all edges are smooth, the check may have been printed from a personal computer.- Address: No street address, just a P.O. box or a wrong ZIP code.- Check number: If there's no check number at the upper right-hand corner, or the number doesn't match the check number in the MICR line, you've got a counterfeit.- Amount: Usually it's less than $5,000 because federal rules require that deposits of that size be made available to you within five days. - Paper: Fake checks are often ligher than the paper stock used for authentic checks. - Signature: Stains or gaps around signatures, a digitized appearance, or many up and down pen strokes indicate the payer's signature was printed from a scanned original or was forged. - MICR line: The bottom of a real check has a series of digits in an unusual font, representing the bank routing number, the account number and the check number, generally in that order. This is the MICR, which stands for magnetic ink character recognition. These numbers can be read by specialized check-sorting machines. Fake MICR numbers are often shiny. - Routing number: Typically, the first nine digits of the MICR line make up the routing number, which identifies which bank issued the check. A check with no routing number or with fewer or more than nine digits is clearly a fake.

If you are not expecting a check, it most likely is fraud. Please be cautious. If you would like our staff to look over anything you think is suspicious, please stop in at our Chambers Pointe and Brookview Offices.

Northgate Meet & GreetHave a financial question? Come see us at Northgate. We're there every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00-12:30. Please join Sara for Valentine's games on February 25th!

Holiday HoursMonday, February 17th All F&M Trust offices will be closed in observance of President's Day

www.mennohaven.org(717) 262-23732011 Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201

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Information submitted after the deadline will not be included.

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