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6570 W. Avenue L-12, Lancaster, CA 93536 661-943-3228

March 2019Mayflower GardensRetirement Community

Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Your Friendly Staff - Mayflower IBriana Larkin Executive DirectorHope Smith Business Office ManagerRegina Carvalo Café ManagerCharmaine Langley Activities DirectorTony Filinow Asst. Maintenance SupervisorIrene Soto Maintenance Office AdminJohn Mancini Accounting AssistantToulonne Newhouse Leasing ConsultantTwila Allee MGI Resident ServicesJason Dent Marketing Director

Important Phone NumbersMayflower I Office 661-943-3228MG Convalescent Hospital 661-943-3212Beauty Salon 661-943-3131Mini Mart Mon-Fri 661-943-3228 x110Mayflower Treasures Mon-Wed 661-943-0348Resident Services Mayflower I 661-902-6108Mayflower II Office (NEW) 661-722-8383Harshfield Terrace Office 661-718-1775Mayflower Café (to order food) 661-943-9478

Mayflower CaféSunday-Thursday, 8am-1:30pm 661-943-9478Delivery to your Apartment: $1

Mayflower I MaintenanceMon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 661-943-2523After Hours Emergency Maint. 661-943-2523

Executive Director’s Corner

Hello, there! March is upon us, and with it comesthe welcome arrival of spring. I think we are all lookingforward to warmer weather and more outings.

Would you like to increase the odds of somethinggood happening in your life? Good luck is more likelyto strike if you step out of your comfort zone and arereceptive to fresh opportunities. Experts say that beingopen to new activities, people and places can helpcreate more positive experiences. We have a lot ofactivities planned this month and I encourage everyoneto join us!

-Briana Larkin

Activities Spotlight

Starting in March we would like to introduce a newactivity at Mayflower Gardens!!!

GAME SHOW DAY!We will host the following interactive games in the

coming months and need contestants!Mayflower Family Feud

JeopardyWheel of Fortune

Sign up in the office with your team of five or let usplace you on a team and play Family Feud. Not sure if

you wish to play? Be an audience participant!Many, many great prizes to be won!!

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PIONEER CLUBACTIVITIES AND NEWS

***LET’S PLAY BINGO!Tuesdays, 5:00pm

Purchase games by 4:30pm$15 buys one of all games

Saturday Nickel Bingo12:30pm Most Saturdays

See Events Calendar.COFFEE and DONUTSSaturdays, 8:00am, Café

CRAFTERS CLUBSaturdays, 9:00am, Game Room

TREASURES1st SATURDAY SALE!

1st Saturday, March 2nd8:00am - 12:00pm

Come on in for even morediscounts. Up to 50% off

selected items.POTLUCK

March 2nd - 12:30pm inthe Café

Mayflower TreasuresDonation CenterHours: Mon.–Wed.8:00am – 12:00pm

(661) 943-0348TREASURES FURNITURE

Call for Appointment(661) 943-0348

Please call during regular hoursto arrange donation drop-off

Catholic Church InfoMayflower Resident Liaison

Miik “Mikey” Miller661-448-7494

Eucharistic MinisterJeanie Fisher

661-675-8662

MARCH BUS TRIPSPlease be at the Mayflower Bus

Stop 15 minutes before ourscheduled departure time.

LUNCH AT CRACKERBARREL

Cracker Barrel on March 7thLeave center: 9:30am

Shop in their beautiful countrystore.

Please note: If you are driving,please make sure to RSVP in theoffice so we can provide a group

count to Cracker Barrel.

LA ZOO TRIP

Let’s go and have some fun!Lots of places to have lunch.March 21stCost: $18.00 + LunchLeave center at 9:30am

NIGHT OUT

Chili’s FundraiserMarch 27th @ 5pm

If you are driving, pleasestill sign up in office.

APRIL BUS TRIPSSign up for MARCH Events and

APRIL Bus TripsStarting FRIDAY,

MARCH 1ST,in person in the office. Fees must

be paid at time of sign-up.Monday-Friday only

LUNCH & MOVIE

April 4thLeave center at 11am

Start thinking where you wouldlike to have lunch.

A list of movies will be availableon the bus so you can decide

before the time.

THE GROVE - FARMER’SMARKET

April 18thLeave center at 10am

Bring money for all theirdelicious food and fresh

produce!Eat first! The bus can only

handle two bags per person.

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MATINEE

Friday, March 1st1pm in Theater Room

Please sign up in office.No cost.

POTLUCK

Irish Potluck

Saturday, March 2nd, at 12:30Serving Irish Stew. Bring yourfavorite Irish side dish, green

salads or desserts. Or justpay $7.00.

One game of blackout bingoand Pull tabs.

CRAFT

Candle Holders

Need to spruce up your livingroom

or bedroom?Then join me onFriday, March 8th

1pm in the Craft RoomCost $4

Sign up in officeand

Prepay

GAME DAY

SURVEY SAYSFriday, March 22nd12 noon in the Café

Sign up in the office with yourteam of five or sign up and we

will place you on a team.Don’t feel like playing? Then

come on down andsupport the contestants.

Popcorn and lemonade willbe served!!

Great prizes to be won!!!

ST. PATRICK’SCELEBRATION

A bit of malarkeyA bit of green grub and drink

Make no mistakeThis is one party you would not

want to miss!!!Join us on March 15th,

3pm to 5pm,in the Mayflower Garden’s

Green Café.Good entertainment as well!!!

The Irish menu that will becooked by our wonderful staff

will leave you wanting more formonths after, as will the prices.So dress in your best green and

join us on the day!

NEW TRIPS OR EVENTSSIGN UP

As we are always striving tomake it more comfortable for

you, our residents, we havedecided to change our first day

of the month sign up to thefollowing:

The café will have a numberedsign up sheet from 8am on the

day. As you come in, pleasewrite down your name and waitin the warm\cool café until the

office opens and we will call youas it appears on the sheet.Please write only your name.

Please do not stand in line outsidethe office door.

March 2019

CookingWhat’s

COLCANNON -IRISH MASH

POTATO*4 russet potatoes, peeledand cut into large chunks

*Salt*5-6 Tbsp unsalted butter*3 lightly packed cups ofchopped kale, cabbage

or chard*3 green onions

(including the green oniongreens), minced(about 1/2 cup)

*1 cup milk or cream

*Peel and cut potatoesin chunks. Add 2tablespoons of salt, andbring to a boil. Boil untilthe potatoes are forktender. Drain.

*Return pot to the stoveover medium-high heat.Melt butter until it’s hot,add the greens. Cook 3-4minutes until wilted andsome of their water is out.Add green onions andcook 1 minute more.

*Add milk\cream, mixwell, and add thepotatoes. Reduce heat tomedium. Mash potatoes,mix well with the greens.Add salt to taste, serve hot,with a knob of butter inthe center.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Caregiver and HousekeeperErrandsIn Home Support ServiceCall Luisa Haro661-367-2594

Classified Ads:If You Would Like to Advertiseon This Page to Reach Nearly700 Mayflower GardensCampus Residents, Please Callthe Office for Details. Deadlinefor Copy and Payment Is the10th of Each Month for the NextMonth’s Gazette. Subject tospace and availability..

3QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

4TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR.Computer Class10am To 12 pmComputer Room.Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm.Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café

5Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel..Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

10QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield.Daylight Saving Begins.Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

11TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPRComputer Class10am To 12 pmComputer RoomPinochle 12:00pm... Game RmHDMG Arthritis Workshop2pm In MPRBallroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café.

12Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/ChapelExtended Mall Day.Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

17QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

18TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR.Computer Class10am To 12 pmComputer Room.Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm.Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café

19Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel..Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

24/31QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

25TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm..Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café.

26Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel..Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

March Madness - Happy St. Paddy’s

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MAYFLOWER SALON:Full Service Salon atReasonable Rates Right Hereon Campus. Hair Cuts, Style,Color, Perms, Even Extensions!Men’s Cuts, Too. Mani-Pedi,Wax Services and MORE!Located Next to the Library.Call for an Appointment,661-943-3131

1Food Bank 112noon...MPR.Poker5:00pm...Game Room.Matinee Friday“Mission Impossible -Fallout”1pm In Theater

2Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Crafters Club9:00am... Game RoomPotluck12:30pm In CaféIrish StewTreasures Saturday Sale8am To 12pm50% Off on Selected Items

6Tai Chi10am In the MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomDave Winstone 12noonHistory of Rock ‘n’ Roll in CaféAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféPapa John’s Pizza NightLine Dancing Class5:00pm... Café

7Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel.CRACKER BARRELLeave 9:30am.Scrabble 1:30pm Game Room

8Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...Crafty FridayCandle Holders1pm In Craft Room..

9Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Crafters Club9:00am... Game Room.Nickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30pm In Café

13Tai Chi10am... MPRResident Meeting11:00am... MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

14Chair Exercise9am... Game Rm.Pokeno10am... Game Rm.QH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel.Scrabble1:30 In Game Room

15Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...St. Paddy’s Day Celebration3-5pm in CaféSee page 3 for details.

16Coffee & Donuts8:00am... CaféCrafters Club9:00am... Game RoomSavory Saturday 11amWinco, Target Ave K & 10 WNickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In Café

20Tai Chi10am... MPR.Canasta12noon... Game RoomNo Afternoon BusAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind Café.Line Dancing Class5pm ... Café

21Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmLA ZOOLeave Centre 9:30amQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel.Scrabble1:30 In Game Room

22Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...Game Show FridayFamily Feud12noon in Café..

23Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Crafters Club9:00am... Game RoomNickel Bingo$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In CaféSaturday Dance5pm In Café

27Tai Chi10am... MPRKAISER PERM. & MEDICAL11am To 1pm In MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... CaféNight Out - Chili’s Fundraiser

28Chair Exercise9am... Game Rm.Pokeno10am... Game Rm.QH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel.Scrabble1:30 In Game Room

29Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...Karaoke FridayTwo parties in 1 month!!!3 to 5pm In Café..

30Coffee & Donuts8:00am... CaféCrafters Club9:00am... Game RoomSavory Saturday 11amWinco, Target Ave K & 10 WNickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In Café

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*** CALL 911 ***... for EMERGENCIES such as

fire, gas leak or ifyou or your property

are in immediate danger,such as you smell smoke, gas or

suspect a fire.

AFTER-HOURSEMERGENCIES

CALL YOURMAINTENANCEDEPARTMENT

If there is a flood or plumbingstoppage that you cannot

control.Any other maintenance

emergency that cannot wait untilbusiness hours.

Mayflower IMaintenance Emergency661-943-2523, 24 hours

Mayflower IIMaintenance Emergency

661-722-8383

HarshfieldMaintenance Emergency

661-718-1775

MARCH 10TH

**Remember to set your watchesand clocks forward one hour

before you go to sleep onSaturday evening, March 9th!!!!Don’t forget to change the clock

in your vehicle!!!

Catholic MassSt. Junipero Serra Church

Tuesday Catholic MassTuesdays, 10:00am

in the Mayflower MPR

FRIENDS VISITINGFRIENDS

If you wish to be visited or makenew friends, call the Church

office at 661-722-2961

PATIENCE

We do not live in a patientsociety. People are looking forsudden and immediate results.

Millions of people buy hugenumbers of lottery tickets in the

hope they will hit the jackpotand become instant

millionaires. People will spendtheir life’s savings going into abusiness that they know very

little about, wanting it all now.The spirit of the gold miners

lives today.Yet the bible teaches patience,that usually good things comeafter hard work and Christian

character is built slowly by manyyears of serving God. People are

saved in a single hour and

sometimes pick up a rock anddiscover gold. However, good

things take a while and patienceis required. Everyone who has

raised children knows it takes alot of patience to bring up a

child. The person conceived in amoment and born in a day may

live to be 100 years old. Wemust be patient with others,

with ourselves, with our worldand with God.

Service Begins: 9am everySunday

Communion: March 3rd, 9amMG Hosp.: March 20th,

10:30amWomen’s Group: March 31st

Men’s Group: March 31stBible Study: 11am Thursdays

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03/01 Margaret LaRocqueLavinia Carlton

03/04 Francis Sandiford03/05 Joy Myers

Ethel BuckhananJanet MyersRon Andrews

03/06 Clifford Moulton03/07 Victor Dennis

Richard Rojas03/08 Barbara Keegan

Dorothy Febrow03/09 Emma Hyder

Douglas Borland03/10 Patricia Madigan03/11 Gene Owens

Alice KammannBetty Heffer

03/12 Sandra PrimLinda Lydon

03/13 Michele ParksElayne Walker

03/14 Rober McCabe03/15 Ron Sigler03/17 Roberta Simmons03/20 Patricia Andreoni03/21 Marguerite Osuna03/22 Barbara Martin

Valentine AlvarezMary Caldwell

03/23 Robert Rothgery03/24 Sandra Franklin03/25 MattieMarie Gordon

Jeanita WoodJanet KnoblockTerry MeadeMichael West

03/28 Maria ColonMargaret Haney

03/29 Ronald MillerMark Myers

03/30 Martha May

March Birthstones

For the lucky individuals born inMarch, two birthstones are

associated with this early springmonth: aquamarine and

bloodstone.

Both stones are very differentfrom one another in appearance,

but each share a similarsymbolism of preserving orenhancing the health of the

wearer.

SEMINARS ANDWORKSHOPS - MARCH

March 11thHDMG Arthritis Workshop

2pm in MPRMarch 27th

Kaiser Permanente & Medicare11am to 1pm in MPR

March 28thVision Loss Monthly Workshop

1:30pm in MPRPLEASE SIGN UP IN OFFICE

SpotlightResident

FLO PARKS

Flo will be celebrating 18wonderful years living atMayflower Gardens in Augustthis year. Flo would likeeverybody to know that JeanPhilly took her under her wingnot long after her husbandpassed away. With much love,patience and an amazingfriendship she got Flo involvedin the community.

Flo has served on the PioneerBoard for over 7 years, workedBingo, Potluck, the Gazette andof course the Treasures Store.She says that she is very happy atMayflower Gardens and doesnot know what she would havedone without MayflowerGardens.

GUEST SUITE AVAILABLE

More company than you canhandle? We can help. We have aguest suite available for a veryaffordable rate per night. Yourguests will be able to enjoy allthe same great amenities thatyou do. Just stop by the office orgive us a call to makereservations.

Night Out at Las Orginales. Blankets made by residents and delivered to Painted Turtle. Karaoke is back and it was a great party!!!