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3701 Elizabeth Warren Avenue • Butte, MT 59701 • (406) 494-4900

May 2018Administrator Lauri YelenichBusiness Office Manager Kelly CrippenCommunity Relations Mike JaegerResident Care Director Britton TonerDining Services Director Mike NardielloMaintenance Terry Cody

Older Americans MonthEvery May, the Administration on Aging, part

of the Administration for Community Living,leads our nation’s observance of OlderAmericans Month. The 2018 theme, Engage atEvery Age, emphasizes that you are never tooold (or young) to take part in activities that canenrich your physical, mental, and emotionalwell-being. It also celebrates the many ways inwhich older adults make a difference in ourcommunities.

Participating in activities that promotemental and physical wellness, offering yourwisdom and experience to the next generation,seeking the mentorship of someone with morelife experience than you—those are just a fewexamples of what being engaged can mean. Nomatter where you are in your life, there is nobetter time than now to start. We hope you willjoin in and Engage at Every Age!

In honor of Older Americans Month therewill be a Fun Fair at Star Lanes Bowling Alley onFriday, May 4, 2018, from 10 AM-3 PM. Bri willbe attending the Fun Fair from 10:30 AM-12:30PM, so for those who are interested pleaseinquire at the Front Desk. Have Fun!

God Bless,Lauri

A MOTHER’S LOVE“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in

the world.”—Agatha ChristieMother’s Day is set aside to honor and celebrate

mothers, grandmothers and mothers-to-be. Shower thespecial women in your life with love, hugs and maybe acard or a beautiful bouquet! From all of us in the office,we wish all the moms who call our community home avery happy Mother’s Day!

FUN FAIRFriday, May 4

Fair Time: 10 AM-3 PMAt Star Lanes

Lunch available

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Blossoms ofRemembrance

During the month of May,you might see someone wearinga red poppy flower. Themementos, known as BuddyPoppies, have been assembledby veterans since 1924 and aresold by the Veterans of ForeignWars to raise money forprograms that assist men andwomen who have served ourcountry. Red poppies are aninternational symbol ofremembrance made famous byJohn McCrae’s World War Ipoem “In Flanders Field.”

PartyResident

Resident Birthday PartyTuesday, May 8th

1:30 pmRear Dining Room

Please join for Cake & TheSilver Stompers

Everyone is Welcome!

EASTER EGG HUNTWho does not enjoy a good

Easter Egg Hunt? We sure did!

The Easter Bunny made her appearance.

Happy

BirthdayRESIDENT BIRTHDAYS

9th Michael Vernos14th Grace Davis20th Mary Roggia21st Vonnie Dahlman23rd Rich Christianson29th George Curnow29th Vivian Furrer29th Olive Pearce

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS5th Heidi Dawson5th Schyla Delaurentis6th Kelly Crippen12th Cathy Tregidga27th Samantha Oakes

Bev shared her Birthday cake!

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Nida Neary

“After a loved one passes, beencouraged by their passing andlegacy. Instead of crying, live aninspired, spiritual and happy lifelike they did when they werehere. Live each day withencouragement knowing thatthey are proud and smilingdown on you from Heaven.”

-Matt Fraser

Remember andAppreciate

Memorial Day is a time forremembrance and appreciation.We remember those who havegone before us and appreciatethe friends and family whosurround us as a new season isset to begin.

About

Out &

Out to Lunch With BriSaturday, May 12th

at 11:30 AM.Meet in the Lobby at 11:00 AMto eat out for lunch with Bri at

Christina’s Cocina.A sign up sheet will be provided

at the Front Desk.

LUNCH AT PERKINS

Each month, we have new companyjoining the lunch crew!

FAITH IN ACTION

Butte Central students playing music.

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Toni Abraham

Medication Technician

MOTHER’SDAY BRUNCH

Sunday, May 13thBrunch will be served from

10:30 AM-1:00 PM$10 charge per guest

Please RSVP by Tuesday,May 8th

May 2018L Lobby LI LibraryT Theater Sign-up Sheet at Front DeskI Ice Cream Parlor

RD Rear Dining RoomH Hoyle Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 T Resident & Food Meeting2:30 T Movie/Popcorn7:00 H Bingo

29:30 T SIT & BE FIT

10:00 Shopping/Safeway10:30 I Coffee Social1:30 RD Bingo6:15 H Pann Ginni

39:30 I Crafts /Coffee Social2:30 L Happy Hour/Bob

Kovacich


10:00 Walmart10:30 -12:30 Fun Fair at Star

Lanes1:30 RD Bingo

59:30 H Coffee Talk

10:30 T Bowling2:00 T Movie/Popcorn

69:05 L Bus to Gold Hill Lutheran

Church9:45 L Bus to Aldersgate

Methodist Church10:30 L Bus to Holy Spirit

Church


10:00 L Walmart Shopping10:30 I Coffee Social

1:00 H Pinochle1:30 RD Bingo

89:30 T Fitness Fun1:30 L Cindy Shaw/Music2:30 T Movie/Popcorn7:00 H Bingo


10:00 Shopping/Safeway10:30 I Coffee Social1:00 LI Hearing Aid

Clinic/Robyn Rowe1:30 RD Bingo6:15 H Pann Ginni

109:30 I Crafts /Coffee Social2:30 L Happy Hour/ Music


10:00 Walmart10:30 I Coffee Social

1:30 RD Bingo

129:30 H Coffee Talk

11:00 L Out to Lunch2:00 T Movie/Popcorn




Church10:30 -1:00 Mother’s Day Brunch




159:30 T Fitness Fun2:30 T Movie/Popcorn7:00 H Bingo



179:30 I Crafts /Coffee Social1:00 L Daughters of Norway2:30 L Happy Hour/Kevin

Clarke



1:30 RD Bingo

199:30 H Coffee Talk2:00 T Movie/Popcorn




Church




229:30 T Fitness Fun2:30 T Movie/Popcorn7:00 H Bingo



249:30 I Crafts /Coffee Social2:30 L Happy Hour/Dan

Battleson



1:30 RD Bingo

269:30 H Coffee Talk2:00 T Movie/Popcorn




Church

Memorial Day 289:30 H Coffee Talk1:00 H Pinochle

299:30 T Fitness Fun2:00 RD Copper Cloggers7:00 H Bingo



319:30 I Crafts /Coffee Social2:30 L Happy Hour/Music

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Activities

EDMONTON BAGPIPERS

SMILES EVERYWHERE!

EGG DYEING

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Neighborhood

EASTER FUN!

Egg Hunt! Can you feel Bud’s excitement?

Howie and Sharon shared their memoriesof dyeing eggs with their families.

Bette is happy it’s Spring!

Rich is movin’ to the music!

Chuck is always in great spirits.

Bernice & Myrna enjoying each other’scompany.

“Caring for our seniors isperhaps the greatest

responsibility we have. Thosewho walked before us havegiven so much and made

possible the life we all enjoy.”-John Hoeven

Hum and Strum forBetter Health

Music therapy uses songs,rhythms and instruments topositively influence brainfunctioning. This therapy, whichhas been practiced for about 60years, employs two techniques—passive listening and activemusic making. Passive listening,generally used for people withlimited mobility, allows patientsto sit and listen while engagingtheir brains. Active musicmaking involves playinginstruments or singing, whichhelps to strengthen muscles orboost skills that might havebeen compromised duringa trauma.

Many people can benefit frommusic therapy, and musicalability is not required. Here areways certain groups of peoplecan benefit from music therapy:

Stroke and dementia patients.For patients who have suffered astroke, playing an instrumentcan help build muscle in theweaker side of the body. Musictherapy helps dementia patientswork on their strength, but italso helps with memory.

Seniors. By engaging the brain,music and rhythm can increasephysical and mental function inolder adults.

Healthy patients. Musictherapy can help reduce stress byallowing the patient anemotional and physical outlet.People also use the passivelistening technique forrelaxation.

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