January 2019 Newsletter: Volume 6, Issue 1

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Every third Monday in January we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(MLK), the most well-known figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. He

fought to end legal racial segregation and discrimination practices, resulting in

such gains as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His legacy is common knowledge. His

personal life is not.

In 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. was born Michael King Jr. into a

middle-class African American family. Both father and son took on the name

“Martin Luther” after the Protestant Reformation leader. He was known as a gift-

ed student, and entered college at the age of 15. MLK followed in his father’s

and grandfather’s footsteps by becoming a Baptist preacher. He graduated with

degrees in sociology, divinity, and a Ph.D. in systematic theology. While working

toward his divinity degree, he fell in love with Betty Moitz, a white woman, and

struggled with the decision to end the relationship due to the difficulties of inter-

racial marriage. At the age of 24, he married Coretta Scott and they eventually

had four children together. MLK enjoyed playing pool, Star Trek, the hymn

“Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” smoking ciga-

rettes, and eating pickled pigs feet.

It’s incredible to think about all that MLK and

the Civil Rights Movement accomplished be-

fore his assassination at the age of 39. His work

and words affect us to this day: “Darkness can-

not drive out darkness: only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do

that.” Harry Belafonte and MLK

Calendars: Measuring the Passage of Time

“Calendar” comes from the latin calendae, the word for the first day of the

month in the Roman calendar. Calendae stems from the verb “to call out,” and

in this context, to call out the new moon.

Countless calendars have existed throughout time, and they typically fall into

one of four categories: solar (based on the sun), lunar (moon), lunisolar (a

combination), or seasonal. The calendar used in the U.S., and the most com-

monly used calendar in the world today, is the Gregorian calendar, which is a

solar calendar.

The first known calendar-like system is from 10,000 years ago and was created

by hunter-gatherers in modern day Scotland. It’s a series of 12 pits that track

phases of the moon (lunar calendar).

Pope Gregory XIII introduced the Gregorian calendar in 1582, so that Easter

would line up better to the spring equinox, as it originally had. The Julian cal-

endar, used since 46 B.C., miscalculated the

solar year by 11 minutes. The Gregorian calen-

dar miscalculates by 26 seconds.

The traditional Chinese calendar is used in

China for holidays only, and is a lunisolar cal-

endar. The Chinese New Year falls on February

5 this year, and it is the year of the pig.

Aztec Calendar Stone

New Residents

Bette C-2N

Will C-2N

Joycelyn M-2N

Fred W-2S

Yvonne B-2S

Thomas P-2S

Olga L –3N

Barbara L-3S

Kathleen C-3S

January Activity Highlights

January 3rd—Target Shopping Outing—Sign up!

January 4th—Donut Sale—9:00—1S Dayroom

January 8th—Resident Council Meeting—9:45 on 2N

January 11th—Veterans Voices—2:30 on 2N

January 16th – Food Committee Meeting—3:30 on 2N

January 18rd—Donut Sale—9:00—1S Dayroom

January 22nd—Baked Potato Bar Lunch Bunch—Sign up!

January 28th—Friday Party with The World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band—

2:30 on 2N

January Birthdays

1/2 William D.—3N

1/2 Terri F.—2N

1/8 Geraldine K.—2N

1/10 Jeffrey B.—3N

1/12 Edward E.—2N

1/14 Norbert W.—3S

1/16 Brenda D.—3N

1/19 Jimmie G.—2S

1/25 Jonathan R.—2N

1/30 Tom M.—2N

1/30 Marion P.—2S

January Monthly

Observances

Get Organized Month International Creativity Month National Glaucoma Awareness Month National Hobby Month National Hot Tea Month National Soup Month

January Weekly Observances

Week 1- "Someday We'll Laugh About This" Week

January Daily Observances

1 New Year's Day 1 World Day of Peace 3 National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day 4 Dimpled Chad Day 5 National Bird Day 6 Feast of the Epiphany 9 National Static Electricity Day 11 National Milk Day 15 National Hat Day 18 Winnie the Pooh Day 20 World Snow Day 20 Tu B'Shvat begins, Jewish Arbor Day 21 Inauguration Day 21 Full Wolf Moon, Lunar Eclipse 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 22 National Polka Dot Day 24 National Compliment Day 28 Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day 29 Curmudgeons Day 31 Inspire Your Heart With the Arts Day

Outing When: Thursday, January 3

Time: 9:00 A.M.

If you are interested in this outing, let

a Community Life staff know by Mon-

day, December 31, at noon.

Final list will be posted Wednesday.

SPACE IS LIMITED!!

Providence Place Updates Farewell to Trisha

Trisha Aarons (Health Unit Coordinator for 3rd floor) is

on to her next adventure. Thank you, Trisha, for over

18 years at Providence Place. You will be missed!

Writers Unite at the Writers Circle

On January 29th, we will host a Writers Circle, an opportunity for you

to share written works that you have completed, or items that are in

progress. Come with your piece to 3S at 3:30. It is the write move!

Fun in the Snow-by Mary S.

Here are a few reminders to keep us safe and having fun in these

winter months.

Stay safe on the ice.

Tell your loved ones to shovel their sidewalks.

Pay attention to alternate parking rules during a snow emergency.

Day 1: No parking on snow emergency routes.

Day 2: Do not park on the EVEN side of non-Snow Emergency

routes. Do not park on either side of parkways.

Day 3: Do not park on the ODD side of non-Snow

Emergency Route streets.

COLOR ME FOR THERAPY!

Resident Council The Resident Council will be meeting on

January 8th, at 9:45 AM, on 2N.

Please come to discuss two Residents Rights and two Quality of Life issues, as well as the Community Life

Budget Report.

The Resident Council is a comfortable, safe place to raise any questions or concerns you may have regarding the building, staff, or programming.

Hidden Picture

ITEMS Tea pot Flicker Bird Elephant head

Goblet Pocket knife Mitten Cardinal Pear

Baseball bat Shoes Caterpillar Chickens (2) Fish

Seal Shark Arrowhead Rocket ship

Poet’s Place

And now to have a canvas cow,

Is surely all the rage.

Winter Tales

Winter lasts a long time here,

With freezing toes and icy ear.

Snow piles rise along the walk,

And weather seems to start the talk,

That grown-up people always do,

Of frozen cars and heat bills, too.

The blizzard back in Forty-Nine,

Laundry frozen on the line.

Groceries brought home on a sled,

By my papa and Grandpa Ed.

The snow was drifted up so high,

It looked as if it touched the sky.

All sorts of stories we do hear,

‘Cause winter lasts a long time here.

—by John C.

Canvas Cow

Brenda is a canvas cow,

She works upon the stage.

The problem with a canvas cow

They’re prone to show their age.

Holstein, Guernsey or Brown Swiss,

She has been them all.

In a quiet pasture scene,

Or painted in a stall.

It’s hard to milk a canvas cow,

Her udders’ only painted.

And should you get a pail of milk,

It surely would be tainted.

But Brenda likes the life she has,

Upon the silver screen.

Nowhere a more contented cow, is

surely to be seen.

And even if she shows some wear,

As she is apt to do,

A paint job will restore her pose

So she looks as good as new.

Brenda is a canvas cow,

Who works upon the stage.

Food Committee Meeting!

Join us on Wednesday, January

16th, at 3:30 P.M., to talk about

the food and the service!

Sports Update: NFL/NBA/COLLEGE

NFL

Rudolph’s Hail Mary catch became a turning point and rallying cry in

the Vikings victory over the Lions on 12/23.

As of 12/26, the Vikings are 8-6-1. If they beat the Chicago Bears, and

if the Philadelphia Eagles lose to the Redskins, then the Vikings will

go to the playoffs.

Kirk Cousins (quarterback) has made traction with wide receiver

Treadwell.

Former Vikings player, Randy Moss, made the NFL Hall of Fame,

thanking family, friends, and coach Denny Green. He’s from West Vir-

ginia.

14 teams made head coaching changes going into the 2014-2015 sea-

son. 9 of these coaches came with a defensive background.

Marcus Sherels (punt- returner for the Vikings)

— by Phil C.

College Football

Kyle Murray almost lost his Heisman Trophy after making anti-Semitic

comments. The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the top college foot-

ball player each year. He played for Oklahoma.

Urban Meyer resigned as the head coach of the Ohio Buckeyes. He

had previously been the coach at Florida.

On Saturday, 12/29, college teams will compete for the National

Championship. Oklahoma plays Alabama and Clemson plays Notre

Dame.

As of 12/26, Gophers are 7-5, and they won the Quick Lane Bowl.

NBA

Jimmy Butler left the Timberwolves.

Elvis Presley was born on January 8th, 1935, in Tupelo, MS. He began playing

the guitar at the age of 10, and released his first record with Sun Records in

1954. He would later be known as “The King of Rock and Roll.” Elvis has sold 1.5

billion records worldwide and is the best selling artist of all time. Finish the titles

of these #1 hits from Elvis Presley. Each answer can be found in the word search

on the next page, Elvis’ #1 Hits .

1. Elvis’ first #1 single: ‘Heartbreak ________________’

2. 1956 single: ‘Don’t Be ______________’

3. 1956 single released with the previous answer: You ain’t nothing but a

‘_____________ _____________’

4. Song from an Elvis movie of the same name: ‘Love Me _______________’

5. Opening line of a 1956 song: Honey, I love you ‘___________

___________’

6. 1957 hit: ‘All __________ Up’

7. Song from the Elvis movie Loving You: I just want to be your

‘______________ ______________’

8. 1958 single: Don’t say ‘_____________’

9. 1958 single: ‘Hard Headed ____________’

10.Lyrics of a 1958 hit: ‘____________ __________’with you is what I’m now

praying for

11.1959 hit recorded during Elvis’ time in the Army: ‘A Big _________ of Love’

12.Elvis’ biggest international single, released in 1960: ‘It’s Now or __________’

13.Written in 1926, Elvis released this #1 in 1960: ‘Are You ___________ To-

night?’

—Written by Brett Collins, MT-BC

14.Song featured in the 1961 Elvis movie, Blue Hawaii: ‘I Can’t Help Falling in

________ With You’

15.Song featured in the Elvis movie, Girls! Girls! Girls!: ‘Return to ____________’

16.A comeback hit for Elvis in 1969: ‘In The _____________’

Word Find Answers: 1. Hotel 2. Cruel 3. Hound dog 4. Tender 5. Too much 6. Shook 7. Teddy bear 8. Don’t

9. Woman 10. One night 11. Hunk 12. Never 13. Lonesome 14. Love 15. Sender 16. Ghetto

Resolutions It’s that time of year once again: January! That

means it’s your chance to look back on how you did

last year with your resolutions, and to make some

new ones! January is a great time of year to try something new. We know that

maintaining a healthy weight/losing weight can be difficult to do (if this is a goal

of yours). If you desire, check out these helpful tips that may help you lose

weight at a healthy rate!

-Incorporate more plant-based foods in your diet. An ex-

cellent way to do this is to order a salad with a good

protein source, such as chicken or turkey, the next time

you go to a restaurant.

-Choose leaner meat options (such as turkey, chicken, or fish) a bit more fre-

quently in your diet.

-Consider eating smaller, but more frequent meals throughout the day. A

good way to do this is have a snack three times a day between meals. Re-

member that it doesn’t have to be a big snack. A piece of fruit would be

just fine!

—by Andrew Pfaff, Registered Dietician

-Eat more fiber in your diet! While we may associate fiber with keeping us

“regular,” it also helps to make us feel full! Some good fiber choices may

be: wheat bread, fruits, and vegetables (non-starchy). If you eat the high

fiber foods at the beginning of your meal, you may feel full and not be in-

clined to eat that piece of dessert.

-If possible, eat lean fish about 2 times a week. Some healthier fish choices

include salmon and tuna. These fish are great sources of healthy fats in

our diet.

-Drink plenty of water with meals. The water will help to make you

feel full so you may be inclined to eat less.

-Participate in your therapies! Staff is here to help you become more

active. Research shows that a well-rounded diet (along with physical ac-

tivity) works best for healthy weight loss!

These are just a few of the many tips to help with your weight loss goal. It

is important to keep in mind that if you desire to lose weight, do so at a

HEALTHY RATE. It is suggested that you should not lose more than 1-2 pounds a

week. And it’s always a great idea to ask if you have any questions about the

tips listed above! Let staff know if you are interested in talking with your

Dietitian.

"There are no problems—only opportuni-

ties to be creative." ~ Dorye Roettger

January is international creativity month. It is the month to think outside of the

box, try something new, and have fun creating! Here are 10 ways you can be crea-

tive this month….

1. Write a poem or a short story and maybe share it with friends or family. No

pressure, no need to share; it's just a chance to get those creative juices flow-

ing!

2. Dance to your favorite song, and maybe invite someone to dance along with

you. Physical movement has been shown to have a positive affect on creative

thinking,

3. Doodle! It doesn’t have to be perfect, just

draw something somewhere. Doodling,

contrary to popular opinion, does not

demonstrate a lack of focus. In fact, doo-

dling can help you stay present and en-

gaged during an activity in which you might

otherwise find your mind drifting.

4. Try a new activity! Creativity flourishes when you push yourself outside of

your comfort zone and learn something new. Check out the weekly activity

schedule for times and locations of ac-

tivities.

5. Tell a joke. Make someone laugh or

read a joke to yourself and laugh. Tap

into your creative essence through

laughter!

6. Stop being so hard on yourself! There is

no need to beat yourself up over the

small things. This numbs creativity.

Move on and let yourself be able to

think forward, think of the future and

think of something new.

7. Listen to some new music. Listening to new music or a music genre you don’t

normally listen to can provide you with the spark or idea to think or to solve a

problem.

8. Collaborate. Two minds are always better than one. Collaborating with some-

one else is a great way of getting another perspective and bouncing ideas

around.

9. Organize! Your surroundings can help or harm your creativity. A clean environ-

ment can help to free your mind and create an “open space” for you to think

openly.

10.Read something new. Whether it be a new book, magazines, or articles pick it

up and read! Reading engages your mind, spurring on new ideas.

Use these tips to get those creative juices flowing! In this New Year, many people

are making resolutions. Maybe this year your resolution can be about creativity.

Happy New Year!!

—by Chloe Tirebuck, Art Therapist, Community Life Coordinator

Loaded Baked Potato

Lunch Bunch

When: Tuesday, January 22nd

Where: 1 South Dining Room

Cost: $5

Baked Potato with fixings!!

Drink and dessert will be provided.

If you are interested, please let a Community Life staff

member know by Friday, January 18th, at noon.

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Administrator

Tyler Donahue (612) 238-2566

Director of Nursing

Darci Fiala (612) 238-2504

Assistant Director of Nursing

Nnenna Orjinta (612) 238-2574

Social Services Director

Meighan Middleton (612) 238-2524

Long-Term Care Social Worker (612) 238-2573

Transitional Care Social Worker

Molly Schuneman (612) 238-2502

Maintenance Director

Doug Schroeder (612) 238-2539

Community Life Director

Brett Collins (612) 238-2538

Rehab Director

Chris Dyer (612) 238-2519

Nutritional Services

Patti Tintes (612) 238-2542

Admissions (612) 238-2545

Staff Development/Infection Control/ADON

Wendy Miron (612) 238-2502

Directory

Human Resources Director

Kristy Larsen (612) 238-2508

Business Office Manager (612) 729-6271

Staffing Coordinator

Meri Santo (612) 238-2572

Registered Dietitian

Andrew Pfaff (612) 238-2529

Housekeeping

Joyce Smith (612) 238-2514

Spiritual Care

Randy Somody (612) 238-2563

Newsletter Committee

John A, Patty C, John C, Philip C, Brenna

H, Vickie M, Janice N, Mary S

Office of Ombudsman

Local number (651) 431–2555

TV STATION GUIDE

2 TPT (PBS)

3 ESPN 2

4 WCCO (CBS)

5 KSTP (ABC)

6 ESPN

7 KMWB – 23

8 WFTC – 29

9 KMSP (FOX)

10 KSTC – 45

11 KARE – 11 (NBC)

12 CNN

14 Home Network Channel

15 Fox Sports 1

16 USA Network

17 ESPN

18 TNT

22 Discovery Channel

23 Learning Channel (TLC)

24 AMA (American Movie Channel)

25 Family Channel (ABC Family)

26 Animal Planet

27 Lifetime

28 TPT

29 History Channel

30 A&E Network

31 HGTV

32 Food Network

33 Trinity Broadcasting

34 FSN (FOX Sports North)