january 2021 - arbor acres

2021 JANUARY

When I asked a variety of staff members to give me one word that summarized 2020 for them, I received quite a variety of responses ranging from thoughtful silence to emotional musings (yes, we will call them musings). A surprise from these conversations was hearing people share their personal stories of challenge and triumph, heartbreak and loss. But overall, there was a common theme of laughter. One observation I have made is that though we have been challenged in every possible way this year, we have kept our sense of humor, and it has served us well now more than ever. At Arbor Acres, we have risen to the challenge and not only survived, we have thrived as a community. We have leaned into each other, taken stock of the priorities in our lives, and perhaps cultivated a new appreciation for those things that previously seemed mundane. For example, the flowers and blooms have been

magnificent this year! The sky shone one of the most beautiful hues of blue and there seemed to be birds chirping everywhere. It’s almost as if creation was offering us a picture of hope, a reminder that these challenges will pass, and an encouragement for us to see the amazingness in each of our days. As we enter 2021, I hope we will enter this year with enthusiasm and optimism, as though hearing a whisper of the wonderful things to come; shouldn’t that be our focus no matter the trials we face? Though we may be tempted to look through a lens of skepticism as we battle weariness, let this be a time of personal growth and reflection. Share an encouraging word, send that letter, call that friend, and be kind to yourself and others. As Mother Theresa said, “Spread love everywhere you go; let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” May that be our goal for 2021; spread kindness like confetti. Happy 2021!

-Suzy Vaile

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January Events

Friday, January 1

Happy New Year's Day!

Let's pull out those gratitude journals and begin writing again. Think of what you are grateful for and begin jotting down gratitude notes each day.

Monday, January 4

Begin Christmas Undecorating

Womble, McPherson and Stockton area reps,

Please have your trees undecorated, boxes packed, and the boxes and trees labeled ready for pick up on Wednesday morning. Everyone across campus, please lend an eye and help me make sure all Christmas is picked up on Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, no Christmas should be out in the common areas. Helpers, we’ll

undecorate the Memorial Tree in the Living Room at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 5. Contact Janice if you'd like to help undecorate. See Janice if you need labels for boxes or tags for trees.

Tuesday, January3:00 pm

Cooking Demo with Janice

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Livestream via TV 1390

January Dining

New Year’s Day Lunch

Friday, January 1, 11:30 am –2:00 pm

Lakeside Dining Room

Cold Sides: $1.50

Bacon & Spinach Salad * Fruit * Deviled EggsSeafood Salad * Ambrosia Salad

Hot Entrees: $6.20

Suckling PigChop ShouldersPorchetta Style LoinsSliced Hams

Hot Sides: $1.50

Braised Collard Greens

Black Eyed Peas w/Sausage & Mustard Cheesy Grits Casserole

Corn Bread w/Butter or Citrus Butter Other items:

Assorted Artisan Rolls * Assorted DessertsArbor Room menu will not be available

on New Year’s Day. Lakeside Dining

Room will be closed for dinner.

Paul & Susan Armstrong

1192 Francis Asbury Drive

Albert Lahtela

2202 Asbury Place

James “Jim” & Gloria Martin

404 Corpening

Estella “Stella” Surratt

111 Womble

Virginia Swisher

1105 Asbury Place

Welcome Newcomers!

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Monday, January 11Last day to order

Smile Balloon-A-Grams!

Tuesday, January 122:30–3:00 PM

Snack Attack

–Hot Spiced Cider & Gingerbread Men

Walk/Drive Up Womble Lobby

4:00 pm

Poetry Reading

Piner Hall, Livestream via TV 1390

Are you a fan of poetry, do you have a favorite author or poem? Contact Janice to sign up for a time slot to be our guest during our livestreamed poetry chat from Piner Hall. We’ll keep socially distanced. Contact Janice at ext. #1266, 336-748-4646, or [email protected].

Wednesday, January 132:00 PM

Laughtercise with Janice

Livestream via TV 1390

Tune in for this zany, laughter-invoking exercise class! Janice is nationally certified and has been leading Laughtercise classes for many years. Did you know that a good belly laugh is the equivalent of jogging or walking on a treadmill? Appropriate for any fitness level.

Thursday, January 710:00 am

Town Hall

Livestream on TV 1390

2:00 pm

Bingo

Livestreamed from Piner Hall

Play along on TV 1390 or Wellzesta.

Friday, January 8Beat the winter blues–dress in yellow today

and smile!

Purchase a smiley face balloon to gift to another resident for $4.50 each. Order deadline is Monday, January 11. Balloons will be delivered January 28. Your account will be charged. Order forms are in the cubby rack, outside of Janice’s office door, the Wellness Center, or you can request that Janice email you one. Questions? Contact Janice at ext. #1266, 336-748-4646, or [email protected]:00 PM

Friday Afternoon Movie with Janice Piner Hall

The First Wives Club

(1996) (PG) Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women. Stars Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton. (102 minutes). Seating is limited in Piner Hall to maintain good social distancing per the Governor's mandate. You must RSVP via Wellzesta, or with Annie. Please remember to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend, so someone on the waiting list can have the pleasure of attending.

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Wednesday, January 13 (cont.)

3:00 PM

Arbor Acres Players Reader's Theatre

First Meeting for The Plain Princess and the Lazy Prince

Piner Hall

There are eight parts: five female and three male for this short, reader's theatre play. We will have three rehearsals, a dress rehearsal for some minimal costuming, and then perform livestreaming to TV 1390 from Piner Hall Wednesday, February 10 at 3:00 pm. This is a seated reader's theater, so minimal movement is involved and social distancing will be maintained at all times. Come to this meeting to learn more!

Thursday, January 143:00 PM

Getting to Know You, Ruby Lambert Livestreamed from Piner Hall

Our very own centenarian Ruby Lambert will tell a little about herself and some of the insights she has gained from 100 years of living. We won’t learn all about Ruby's life in 40 minutes, but we’ll learn a little!

Friday, January 152:00 PM


The Old Man and the Gun

(2018) (PG-13) Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Stars Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek. (93 minutes). See RSVP, seating info on January 8 listing.

Monday, January 18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

See photo display in Lakeside hallway.

Tuesday, January 192:00 PM

Getting to Know You, Peck and Gerrii Spach Livestreamed from Piner Hall

Peck and Gerrii will celebrate 61 years of marriage on January 30 and four years at Arbor Acres. They’ve had quite a journey, and look forward to sharing some memories with you!

We RememberStuart Miller

March 1, 1933–November 22, 2020

Dorothy Horn

July 22, 1933–December 4, 2020

Nancy Moore

October 15, 1933–December 9, 2020

Frank West

August 9, 1929–December 12, 2020

Jill Mayer

April 7, 1948–December 15, 2020

Cloverdale Shopping Trips1:00 PM–Leaving Berrier Front Lobby

Mondays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25

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Tuesday, January 19 (cont.)

7:00 pm

The Whitings in Concert: Nashville to Vaudeville

TV 1390 via YouTube

This energetic, fast-moving show combines the jazz standards of the 20's, 30's and 40's with stand-up comedy and dance. It begins with a wonderful medley of Gershwin songs, and ends with the most famous dance of the 20th century. Tammy and Jamey present a show replete with soulful vocals, scatting with harmony, comedy, two-fisted piano and dance.


Arbor Acres Players Reader's Theatre

Second Rehearsal for

The Plain Princess and the Lazy Prince

Piner Hall

Thursday, January 212:00 PM

Bingo

Livestreamed on TV 1390 and Wellzesta



Book Club

(2018) (PG-13) Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 Shades

of Grey in their monthly book club. Stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen. (104 minutes). See RSVP, seating info on January 8 listing.

Monday, January 253:00 PM

Cooking with Alice

Livestreamed on TV 1390 from Piner Hall

Tune in to see what yummy recipe Alice is going to share.

Tuesday, January 262:30–3:00 PM

Snack Attack–Wine and Cheese

Walk/Drive Up Womble Lobby

3:00 pm

Mindfulness with Suzy


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ABUNDANCE

ANNUAL

ANTICIPATE

ASPIRATION

BEGINNING

BELIEVE

BLAST

BLESS

BLESSING

BRIGHT

BUBBLY

CALENDAR

CELEBRATE

CHAMPAGNE

CHANGE

CHEER

COCKTAIL

COMMEMORATORY

COUNTDOWN

CUSTOMS

DANCE

DELIGHTFUL

DIET

DINNER

DREAM

ENJOY

ENTERTAIN

EVENING

EVENT

EXCITING

FAMILY

FANTASTIC

FEAST

FESTIVE

FETE

FIREWORKS

FOOD

FORGIVE

FRESH

FRIENDS

FUN

FUTURE

GALA

GAMES

GATHERING

GRAND

GREAT

GREETINGS

HAPPINESS

HAPPY

HEALTHY

HEARTFELT

HOLIDAY

HONOR

HOPE

INSPIRATIONAL

JOYFUL

KISS

LAUGHTER

LUCK

MAGICAL

MEMORABLE

MEMORIES

MERRY

MIDNIGHT

MIRTH

MUSIC

NOISEMAKER

OPPORTUNITY

OPTIMISTIC

PARTY

PEACE

PRESENT

PROMISING

PROSPEROUS

REBIRTH

REFLECT

REJOICE

REMEMBRANCE

RENEW

RESOLUTION

REVEL

SHARE

SING

SMILES

SOCIAL

SPARKLING

SPECIAL

START

SUCCESS

SWEET

THRILLING

TOAST

TRADITION

UNCORK

UNIQUE

VOW

WISH

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Y A G C E E E Y B G C C D H G A L A Z Q Z N V P J A D P L R

Y R P N L V H N N X Y I L A S P U S W D S V I E G E C R A E

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R C H T L S L G I O X S T R A D I T I O N E E I T U E S C H

U T I A A L I N R N Y A E V I T S E F X N E G B S R V E E G

T Q E O I R U M O O Z T C E L F E R S I B H G E U C E N P U

U H T R J T O I O F F N H S E R F S N O T C T Y O Q N T S A

F G H T R E T M D R E A M W O D E G B F K W T M R S T U N L

M T R O N U R N E I P F V O W C A E U R E K A M E S I O N E

Q A P E L R E M E M B R A N C E S L G N I E L I P C E X D L

Y P G O E T S A L B M P H U S H P O E N C G R B S U C O N A

O T S I S T H A P P Y O S K D A I R C N I O H Q O S A Z A N

D E R W C C I S U M V G C M N P R T A I M T Y T R T E L R O

R W E A B A W N A N N U A L E P A D G E A S I S P O P L G I

K E O J P E L S G T S A O T I I T P M T A L H C H M C H B T

T G G N I S G C G S E A G C R N I J J E U N H A X S I U R A

C N X H D D E I Z U T I W E F E O O L F S A T F R E I S B R

Q I G V O E R E N N I D D L B S N U Y N M N E I Z E K W F I

D L T O K K R I H N R E V E L S C O U P B A Q B C R E Z N P

B K F S O F Q F C O I E B B E K J F A V S I K T O I P N H S

U R U E I U A A U O N N W R S J Y G I T C A C W W N P E Y N

B A B D E M L H O L N O G A S J N L S M I L E S J W A A Y I

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L S C A N C M T E P C P C E N K M O X M I L I A T K C O C E

Y G E D H I S B P L E F P I G Q M X L F A M K F S X U K K T

H R A A R M I E J O I H O L I D A Y K H Z F E O T W N M I D

G R N T A R X R M I Z E A B U N D A N C E L S I A I C E S R

G G H N T N F H I A K P V H F I M X T R T U G F R A O R S A

E V E H Q N E S I P G T A E P R D E P P B Q Q R T M R R O E

N W O D T N U O C G A T H E R I N G M I D N I G H T K Y O Y

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Lifelong Learning ReturnsWake Forest University has some great classes (via Zoom) lined up for their on-going Lifelong Learning program this Spring. Check the cubby rack flyer for details!


Book Chat, Charlie Lovett’s Escaping Dreamland


Let Janice know if you’d like to order a copy of the book from Bookmarks. Cost is $23.10, if we meet the group discount. Let Janice know if you’d be willing to be on the panel of three or four in Piner Hall to discuss the book. Please consider being on the panel or calling in and adding to the discussion via phone. Also, contact Janice at 336-748-4646 or [email protected] with ideas for future book chats!

3:00 PM

Arbor Acres Reader's Theatre 3rd Rehearsal Piner Hall

Thursday, January 28Balloon-A-Grams Delivered Today

after 1:00 pm

3:00 PM

Wellzesta Training


Call in your Wellzesta questions for Alice!

January Spiritual Arts

A Different Year ... A New Start!Spiritual Arts is excited to announce that it will offer a mens’ study/fellowship in the coming year. The fellowship will be held on a Friday of each month at 9:00 am in Piner Hall. Coffee, juice and light breakfast items will be offered. Chaplain Bert Sanders will lead a study and discussion of scripture or a topic of spiritual relevance. The first organizational meeting will be held on Friday, January 8. Until restrictions on gatherings are eased, there will be limit on the number of attendees, so please contact Chaplain Bert Sanders if you are interested in attending on January 8.



Auntie Mamie(1958) (Approved) An orphan goes to live with his free-spirited aunt. Conflict ensues when the executor of his father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle. Rosalind Russell won 1958 Best Actress for her performance. (143 minutes). See RSVP, seating info on January 8 listing.

Lamplighter is published monthly byArbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

The online version of Lamplighter is available at www.arboracres.org.

Questions? Contact Janice Lutz-Vanhoy,Wellness Arts Coordinator, at 336-748-4646 or [email protected]

R E S I D E N T S E M P L OY E E S1st Erika Macias

2ndLee Hanes

Ann Timmons

3rd Patricia Lewis Janis CaudleAlexis Christie

4th

Chanda JohnsonShari Miles

Martha MurphyRoger Robinson

5thRuth Fincher

Judy Hartsfield

6thBill Sayers

Harry Underwood Joseph Gilmartin

8th

Peggy BurgessNancy Hall

Thomas Lambeth

Christy CunninghamSavannah Edwards

Max Taylor

9th

Frank ChristovichDottie LesniakAnne Walker

Bill Young10th Kay Chalk Elexis Grady

11th

Elizabeth BronsonGinny Dossinger

Judy Hardy

12th

Archie AllenWilliam Satterwhite

Jan Cockman

Ricanandez DouthitJasmar Wagner

13th

Martha ChamberlainTom Cocks

Joyce NeelyAhmad Thomas

14th Eleanor Peverall Suzanne Canter

15thBetty EarlePat Toole

16th

Ray BrantonMartha Kirby

Sue WarfFrank Wyatt

Sarah Williams

17th Pasquale Nardo Annie Lawson

18thAmanda Cleary

Jill Lawson

19thRose Ellen Bowen

Barbara ShullAndrew Applegate

Kelvin Green

January Birthdays R E S I D E N T S E M P L OY E E S

20th Laura Pratt Suzanne DieffenderferChristopher Wharton

21st Heidi Malecki

22ndJohn Gates

Ruth Hill Shenyce Williams

23rd Mary Ruth Dobbins Christa RoseboroSharon Taylor

24th

Fredricka MartinAbigail McBrideMoriah Tubbs

Christopher West25th Julie Moore26th Barry Lewis Mickey Altice

27thBetty Whiteheart Tom Williamson Darrick Debrow

28thDale Cline

William PfefferkornMelanie Yandell

Rex Brown29th Mildred Lasecki Barbara White

30thLindsey Barlow

Mirciades Rivera31st Aubrey Kirby

New Books in the LibraryIn the newly donated Anne Tyler novel, Redhead

by the Side of the Road (FIC TYL), the redhead turns out to be what the NPR review calls a “metaphor” for the main character, Micah Mortimer, and his inability to see his life clearly. Mortimer is a tech geek who is clueless about social relationships. He is content until a possible son shows up, and his girlfriend walks out. If you are in the mood for a good beach book give The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth (FIC HEP) a try. It showed up on many "best book of April" lists, including Oprah's. The book opens with the death of the title character. Readers learn that the relationships in the family are complicated, and that it might be possible that the death was not a suicide after all. Full of twists and turns, it is definitely not the typical mother-in-law story.

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