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January 2017

National Day of Service

Monday, January 16th

1:30 pm in the Party Room

Every year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day,

individuals and organizations around the United

States celebrate Dr. King’s birthday through a

National Day of Service project. This year, Cor-

nell Estates invites you to join our residents to

create welcome boxes for foster kids!

This will be Cornell Estates fourth year

assembling welcome boxes for children entering

foster care. They will receive the boxes while

waiting in the Department of Human Services

Office. Most kids just have a few items in a

plastic garbage bag, but often times these kids

have absolutely nothing to call their own.

Volunteers will assemble the boxes, add a note

of encouragement, and then send them on their

way to DHS Child Welfare where they will be

distributed to each child.

If you would like to donate any items to help us

fill these boxes such as Markers, Crayons, color-

ing books, Small Stuff Animals, Tooth Brushes

and Tooth Paste. Please give them to Maria.

We encourage you to serve our community

alongside us on National Day of Service.

Hillsboro Fire Fighters to

Receive $3347.40

Donation to Toy and Joy Program

Wednesday, January 4th

Thanks to the efforts of countless volunteers,

Charlene will present to members of the Hillsboro

Firefighter’s Toy and Joy Program a check for

$3347.40 on Wednesday, January 4th.

The donation is an annual contribution to the Toy

& Joy Program, which provides toys for under

privileged children in the Hillsboro area.

The donations came from a variety of fundraisers,

including Cornell’s 16th annual Christmas

Marketplace Bazaar, that was held on Saturday,

November 19th. All vendor fees, proceeds, and

donations were included.

Members of the Hillsboro Firefighter’s spouses

also joined Cornell Staff on Saturday, December

10th for the annual Bake Sale.

Both events require a tremendous effort from the

staff, residents, and volunteers. We can’t thank

you enough for all your help!

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Cornell Estates

Management Team

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Charlene Torrey

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Cindy Lovell

RESIDENT CARE MANAGER

Jennifer Edimon

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

DIRECTOR

Maria Dixon

DIETARY MANAGER

Ron Gifford

MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

David De La Torre

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Betzy Johnson

BOOKKEEPER

Tim Helling

Staff Birthdays

Genovena A. 1/2

Jazmine F. 1/11

Margaret B. 1/16

Charlene T. 1/18

Margaret M. 1/27

January Birthdays!

Connie Sheets 1/2

Stella Casey 1/4

Norm Neilsen 1/4

Arlene Judah 1/5

Germaine Kaufman 1/9

Olga Valero 1/13

Nancy Finster 1/15

Jane Doherrty 1/17

Susie Kinney 1/20

Julie Waibel 1/27

Herb Snook 1/28

Barbara Ives 1/28

Birthday Party with the Senior

Serenaders January 11th at 1:30

pm in the Party Room

We could not have done the following without you:

Welcome Bags: June Ranf, Jackie Jacobson, and J im Pavis

Lunch Tour: June Ranf

Community Gardening: Arden Sheets, Anne Matthes, Donna Detr ick

Newsletter Folding: Margot Stoneking, Dorothy Carson, Lois Minson,

Bob Plumb, Sue Colly, and Nancy Finster

Assisting with Church: Bob Brooks

Assisting with Exercise: Eva Beeman

Assisting with Bingo: Jeanne Fair ley

Library Maintenance: Anne Matthes

Knit & Stitch: Pear l Pfaff, Elizabeth Simons, Olga Neukirch, Dee Lar-

son, Georgia Rutledge, Nancy Finster, Deanna Lilly, and Betty Tellhed

Cardstock Organizer: Sue Colly

CORNELL ESTATES WELCOMES…

Ed and Joanne Ulrich -Apt. #131

Carl Schmadeke -Apt. # 301

Alma Lou Stubbert -Apt. # 236

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January Events

Beat Winter Blues:

With Dom Franco

Friday, January 6th


What a better way to beat the

winter blues than to have a Luau

Party in January?

This will be a great opportunity

for you to enjoy the Hawaiian sunshine indoors while

it’s cold and stormy outside. We will also have an

amazing musician performing for us.

Dom Franco’s music group will carry you away as

you indulge in fresh pineapple and other Hawaiian

treats. Participate in fun Luau games or just relax and

enjoy the scene. Wear a lei or your favorite Hawaiian

shirt to help get in the spirit!

Fraud and Scams Prevention:

With Julie Carrasco



Do you get a call stating that you “won a trip” or

“you owe IRS”? So, do you know if you are being

scammed? Scammers will do anything to get what

they want ,especially from senior citizens. If you

would like to learn and know how to deal with these

scammers and to prevent fraud, Please come and

listen to Julie Carrasco.

Julie is the Crime Prevention Specialist from the

City of Hillsboro. Come to the Party Room on

Wednesday, January 18th at 1:30 pm.

Don’t miss this very informative event!

David Cooley:

Play it Again Sam!


3:00 pm in the ML

David Cooley is back! Join your

neighbors as this versatile

performer transforms the Main

Living Room into a sophisticated

piano bar. You will find yourself

tapping your toes to all of your

favorite songs. David encourages

sing-a-long and movement while

performing popular music from the 1920s to the

1960s. It’s fun, engaging and soulful. Throughout the

native Northwest and beyond, David’s remarkable

voice has evoked smiles, laughter and tears from

Seattle to Portland and as far away as Tokyo.

His show is a transformative adventure down

memory lane, tapping into each listener's lifelong

story inspired by familiar melodies, long remembered

lyrics and genuine sentiment.

Dr. Roy Torley:

Planetarium

Friday, January 27th


Did you ever think that you could go to space without

even leaving your seat? Dr. Roy Torley will leave

you so enchanted with his knowledge of the Solar

System that you will feel as though you just took a

trip through the cosmos!

Roy Torley has an extensive science background

including the study of volcanoes, Oregon geology and

the Northern Lights. He has a Ph.D. in geology from

the University of Oregon, and was instrumental in

developing the first wind-energy technology program

on the west coast at Columbia Gorge Community

College in the The Dalles.

Don’t miss this event!

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Continuing Education

Hearing Health:

Smart Step Hearing



Did you know that 1 out of every 3 people age 65

and over suffers from hearing loss? Did you also

know, that hearing loss is the third most

prevalent, but treatable condition amongst older

adults behind arthritis and high blood pressure?

Unlike eyesight, hearing loss is not as well

understood or talked about. If you or someone you

know is struggling to understand, even if it is only

in certain noisy situations, come join us for this

one hour class.

We will review things like the anatomy and

common causes of hearing loss, impacts of hearing

loss, prevalence of hearing loss in our society, and

treatment options including assistive listening

devices and hearing aids.

Bring your questions and curiosity for this

informative class on Friday, January 13th at 1:30

pm with Dar in Scheurer of Smart Step Hear ing.

Alzheimer Association:

Healthier Living for your Brain & Body



Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is

one of the primary ways for people with dementia to

communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to

use language is lost. However, some behavior can

present real challenges for caregivers to manage, join

us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify

common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to

help intervene with some of the most common

behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Please invite your family and friends who could

benefit from this health lecture.

The More You Know

Friday, January 6th

3:00 pm in the Cascade Room

This month in The More You know, we will be

talking about “ The Statue of Liberty” and how she

came about. If you have stories to share we would like

to hear from you.

See you on Friday, January 6th at 3:00 pm in the

Cascade Room.

Poetry Out Loud

2nd & 4th Wednesday

3:00 pm in the 3rd Floor Alcove

Poetry Out Loud brings out the poet in all of us!

Whether you want to read poems or just sit and listen

to other people read poetry, this group is for you!

Each session residents bring poems about a different

topic. These poems are then shared and discussed. If

you are writer, you are more than welcome to bring

your own original poems as well!

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That’s Entertainment

Art Goodman:

“One—Man– Band”

Monday, January 23rd


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Movie Matinee!

In the Cascade Room

Monday, January 2nd at 2:00 pm “Catch Me If You Can”

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Inspired

by the extraordinary true story of a brilliant young

master of deception and the FBI agent hot on his trail.

Come join us!

Monday, January 30th at 2:00 pm

“Love Happens” Starring Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart. Roman-

tic drama “Love Happens”. When self-help author Dr.

Burke Ryan (Eckhart) unexpectedly meets florist

Eloise Chandler ( Aniston), the one person who might

be able to help him help himself. But will two people

who may have met the right person at exactly the

wrong time be able to give love a chance? If they can,

they’ll find that sometimes, when you least expect it…

love happens.

See you in the Cascade Room!

Hillsboro Public Library:

Presentation and Trivia!



Join the Hillsboro Public Li-

brary for a fun afternoon of

trivia. A Representative from

the library will be hosting.

The Hillsboro Public Library

enriches and strengthens our

community by supporting the pursuit of connection,

inspiration, and lifelong learning. That’s why they

have decided to bring this program to Cornell

Estates.

Residents can form teams to help answer trivia

questions.

You will also get the chance to learn more about the

library and what they do throughout the community.

Cornell Choir is on Break!

The Cornell Choir did a fantastic job at their

Christmas Concert! We hope you were all able to

come and enjoy their wonderful singing.

For the month of January, the Cornell Choir will be

on break until the first week of February. It’s the

perfect time to let your voices rest up for our next

concert in the Spring!

Look for our Cornell Choir Meeting the first

Monday in February. Join us that day if you’re

interested in joining the choir! We

would love to have you!

Wear Your Hat Day is on

Sunday, January 15th

11:00 am or 12:00 in

the Dining Room

In honor of National Hat Day, wear

a hat to dinner! Show off your favorite baseball cap,

sun hat, or even a stocking cap. Shake off the winter

blues in style!

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Lunch at IHOP

Thursday, January 5th

Bring $8.00- $10.00 for food

And Shopping at Dollar Tree

Bus leaves at 10:45 am

Save the date! Head out to IHOP for lunch and shop-

ping at Dollar Tree on Thursday, January 5th

at 10:45 am.

IHOP was founded in California, the International

House of Pancakes (IHOP) has become an iconic

breakfast institution across the United States.

Famous for its Chocolate Chip and Rooty Tooty

Fresh ‘n Fruity pancakes. This outing is sure to satis-

fy your taste buds! After lunch walk to dollar tree.

Please sign up at the front desk!

Grand Days Out

Trip: The Walters Cultural Arts Center:

Oregon Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, January 5th– 7:00 pm

Bus leaves at 6:00 pm

CONCERT IS FREE!

Classical Family Friendly. Whether you’re a fan of

classical music, or an about-to-be fan, this concert is

not to be missed. Already a beloved regional treasure

after their triumphant Carnegie Hall debut, the Oregon

Symphony has become nationally celebrated for their

“positively searing” (Musical America) and

“gripping” (New York Time) performances. As part of

the Symphony’s mission to share the power of music

throughout the region, their wind and brass sections

will visit the Walters Cultural Arts Center for a special

performance. Begin the New Year on inspiring note

with some of the country’s most acclaimed musicians

for one night only in Downtown Hillsboro.

The concert is on Thursday, January 5th. Please sign up

at the front desk.

Trip: Washington Square Mall &

Lunch at the Cheesecake Factory


Bus leaves at 10:00 am

Lunch price: $10.00- $15.00

Christmas is behind us, now it’s time to do some re-

laxing shopping for your self! Washington Square

Mall has just about any store you could imagine.

Maybe you don’t like to shop– that’s ok! You can

enjoy walking around the mall and taking in the

sights. Plus, you will have to get some exercise after

your lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.

Even though the Cheesecake Factory started out as a

small cheesecake shop, this restaurant has much more

than just cheesecake. With over 200 choices on the

menu, you are sure to find something you will like.

The Cheesecake Factory is attached to Washington

Square Mall, so after your lunch you will have easy

access to the mall. Join your fellow neighbors for a

fun day out!

Sign up at the Front Desk. The bus leaves at

10:00 am on Thursday, January 19th.

Trip: Antique Shopping at the

Garage Sale Warehouse


Bus leaves at 1:30 pm

The Garage Sale Warehouse offers the ultimate

antique shopping experience. You will find vintage

pieces, antiques, collectible, memorabilia and

everyday items– all for a great price! You will be

able to browse with ease through the wide aisles and

clean comfortable store.

Whether you are looking for a specific item or you

just want to browse, it is bound to be an enjoyable

afternoon of antique shopping. The bus will leave at

1:30 pm on Thursday, January 26th.

Simple Pleasures

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Word Game: Words in a Word

See how many words you can create from the

letters in RESOLUTION. Compare your list to

ours in next month’s newsletter!

Word last month: PEPPERMINT

Popular words:

Mint, enter, met, mine, pepper, time, miner, pine,

temper, rent, nip, ripe,

TONGUE TWISTER!

Betty Botter bought some butter

But she said the butter’s bitter

If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter

But a bit of better butter will make my batter better

So ‘twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better

butter

Bean Bag Baseball!

“Let’s Play Ball”

Tuesday, January 10th


Bean bag baseball is back! Another

way to shake off the winter blues here

at Cornell Estates! Come and play or

just watch and root for your favorite

team Tuesday, January 10th at 3:00

pm in the Party Room.

Valentine’s Day Cards


3:00 pm in the Cascade Room

Valentine’s Day is coming up! Join us

Friday, January 20th, at 3:00 pm in

the Cascade Room to create your

own personalized Valentine’s Day

Cards!

Everyone loves receiving a card,

especially one made with love. Make a card for your

family or friends, or maybe for some of our great

partners who come to Cornell Estates, such as Pacific

University students or the women from Write Your

Life Stories.

Let your creativity shine. We will have all the

materials, you just have to bring yourself!

CORNELL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The weekly Pinochle group is back again! They

will meet every Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the 1st

Floor Alcove. If you are interested in joining,

please call Pearl Pfaff

@ 503-640-3083

Our art room on the second floor has had a make-

over! Please feel free to come in and do activities

such as coloring or games and enjoy the fresh,

clean look!

Materials for coloring are always available in

the art center for your use. Please remember

they are community materials so do not take

them back to your apartment. If you have any

of these items, please return them to the art

room.

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To our current Encore Partners:

Richard Banham - Bible Study

Chet Bishop - Bible Study

EmpRes Rehab - Bingo

Harold Polluck - Senior Serenaders

Janice Haley - “The Card Lady”

Becky Palfenier - Pretty Nails

Julie Demonico - Adelante Materials

Les Payne - Sunday Church Services

Bobbie Quillin - Wednesday Evening Games

Tracie Wahlberg - Friendly Visiting,

Grant Wahlberg, age 16 - Friendly Visiting

Ryan Wahlberg, age 12 - Friendly Visiting

Jan Whittaker - Sing along with Jan,

Cornell Choir

What’s happening with Pacific

University in December

The Speech Language Pathology students are on win-

ter break. Thank you to all of the resident volunteers

who take the time each month to assist these students

in preparing for their career.

Speech Language Pathology Clinic at Cornell Estates

Cornell Estates is happy to announce a new program. A

comprehensive, free of charge, rehabilitation clinic for all

speech, language, swallowing, and memory concerns.

The clinic will run every Tuesday and Thursday from

9am –12pm.

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Pacific University Dental Clinic

The dental clinic is on break!

We will have the sign up sheet as soon I get the

schedule.

This month in Hearing Health

@ Cornell Estates:

First Wednesdays-- Free Hearing Assessments with

Darin Scheurer, SmartStep Hearing. Sign up at the front

desk.

Wednesday, January 4th at 10:00 am

Pacific University Ear Wax Clinic

Next Clinic: TBA

Ear Wax Removal is now FREE of charge.

Sign up at the front desk.

Encore Partners are wonderful contributors from our surrounding community who participate alongside

Cornell Estates residents in our many ENCORE Community Opportunities.

Celebrating Our ENCORE Partners

Coming Up Events in February!

Trip to Shari’s Restaurant

Roy Torley– Planetarium

Valentine’s Centerpieces

Valentine’s Day Party

Trip to McMinnemins Restaurant

Parkinson's Disease Health Lecture

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Book Club Monday, January 30th 3:00 pm (LIB)

Residents who share a love of reading gather to discuss the books they are enjoying.

Boost Your Memory Friday, January 13th & 27th 3:00 pm (CR)

Residents gather to tickle the brain cells with fun and stimulating memory exercises and games.

Conversational Spanish Wednesdays 9:50 am (COL)

Residents work with an instructor to develop basic Spanish vocabulary and conversation skills.

Cornell Choir Returning in Feb. 1:30 pm (PR)

Residents share their love of singing and vocal talents in this fun and friendly Cornell choir.

Cornell College Mondays 10:00 am (CR)

Residents meet once a week to watch a half-hour college lecture followed by a discussion.

Cornell Community Garden In Spring 10:00 am (ML)

Residents have created a garden together with assistance from master gardener Arden Sheets.

Food Committee TBA 3:00 pm (CR)

Residents can offer their opinions and suggestions to Chef Ron regarding meals at Cornell.

Happy Hour Thursday, January 5th & 19th 3:00 pm (ELR)

Enjoy an hour of drinks, appetizers and socializing before supper. 4:00 pm (ML)

Orenco Photography Club Thursday, January 12th 6:30 pm (PR)

Local club invites residents to join monthly roundtables and discussions on photography

Poetry Out Loud Wednesday, January 11th & 25th 3:00 pm (3FA)

Residents share their favorite poems through live readings and discussions.

Read Aloud Tuesdays, January 3rd 9:15 am (ML)

Residents gather together to hear different written materials read out loud; Newsletter,

current events and stories for the soul.

Sing-Along with Jan Thursday, January 12th & 26th 3:00 pm (ML)

Residents join Jan at the Grand Piano in the Main Lobby to sing their favorite songs!

Tea with Friends Tuesday, January 31st 3:00 pm (CR)

Grab a cup of tea and join your friends for an afternoon of conversation and laughter.

Water Color Class Wednesday, January 4th & 18th 10:00 am (CR)

Join this fun class and express your artist side by learning to paint with water colors.

Wii Games Tuesdays 6:00 pm (PR)

Play sports such as golf, bowling, and tennis on the Nintendo Wii. All abilities welcome!

Write Your Life Story Tuesdays 9:00 am (CR)

Local author Morgan Brown facilitates a writers’ group for residents and community members.

Meetups @ Cornell Opportunities for residents with shared interests to meet and participate together

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Mooberry Elementary

SMART Reading Program NOW LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS:

If you would like to volunteer, Mooberry requires a background check first.

Please let Maria know if you are interested.

Pen Pals with 6th Graders NOW LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS:

Please sign up at the front desk

Mrs. Ahern’s 6th grade class is looking for Pen Pals! You will be paired up with a child to write back and

forth with throughout the year. It is a great opportunity to hear about life through the perspective of a 6th

grader!

Introducing: Poetry Corner!

A place for Cornell Estates residents to express themselves and share their written work

Submitted by: Evelyn Steele

Retired Now

I don’t have to achieve now.

Off the treadmill.

Nothing to prove,

I can rest at last.

Cornell Estates, a retirement home

Set apart from society.

Apart from the rat race.

A place to rest quietly.

That alarm clock… no more!

Get up when I please.

Snuggle into my bed.

Oh, how sweet it is!

My puppy dog and kitty cat.

Endorphines with legs.

That’s what they are.

Giving and giving as I receive.

Never again to be lonely.

Just knock on any door..

This retirement place, well,

Doors and doors galore

Living here, in this place,

In this little nest of mine

No one telling me

“Turn up the heat” or “open the

door”.

My little sanctuary -

A place of peace

Free at last

To simply just release

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“Ask a Pharmacist”

Pacific University interns and local pharmacists will be available to give you a consultation on your

prescriptions or answer any questions about medications you are taking.

School of Audiology

Residents volunteer to work one-on-one with Audiology students on their hearing health curriculum

assignments.

Speech-Language Pathology

Residents serve as mentors to Speech-Language Pathology students to help the students learn how to

provide speech and language enhancements in a natural setting.

Public Health Care

Staff and residents assist Public Health Care students with their Practicum projects.

Pacific University On-Site Clinics

Dental Clinic TBA 9:00am—4:00pm

On-site dental clinic provided by senior dentistry students for preventative dental treatment, e.g. free

brushing and teeth cleaning at a reduced rate.

Ear Clinic TBA 1:30pm—4:30pm

Audiologist Dr. Trent Westrick and Pacific University Audiology students provide convenient on-site

ear wax management. NOW FREE OF CHARGE

“One Odd Job"

Occupational Therapy students offer their assistance to residents every other month with odd jobs

around the apartment.

Occupational Therapy Students

Residents meet with a student on a one-on-one basis to assist in conversational interviewing.

Kids in Foster Care Washington County Department of Human Services Child Welfare

Residents are invited to make and donate quilts for children and teens in foster care in our County.

Pacific University

Residents Serving the Surrounding Community

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Magic Moments @ Cornell

Top left: Bill Thomas-2017 Ambassador, Assisted Living

Middle left: Norm Nielson– 2017 Ambassador,

Retirement Living

Middle : Chuck and Helen Moeller – Sue & Frank Colly

Middle Right: Jack and Olga Neukirch and

Dorothy Carson

Bottom left: NW Senior Theater

Bottom Right: Melissa B, Ethel H, and Mary Beth J .

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