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January 2017 • 12295 Schold Place NW • Silverdale, WA 98383 • 360-692-1228
Issue # 63
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EDITOR
Pam Duerr
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Peggy Reece
Happy INSIDE Page 2: Country Meadows
Page 3: Clearbrook Inn
Page 4: The Ridge
Page 5: Happy New Year
Page 6: Featured Staff Member
Page 7: Featured Resident
Page 8: Here’s to Your Health Do you enjoy writing? Are you still
one of those faithful few who bless the lives of others with a simple thank you note or better yet, a nice long newsy letter? Thanks—or no thanks—to text messaging and email, handwritten letters are becoming a thing of the past. It is true that we welcome any contact with those we love, but will future generations thrill to the familiar handwriting on a letter in the mail from someone special?
Consider writing as a new year activity! Get a new pen, some inviting paper (Lines or no lines? Colors or white? Big tablets or little stationery?), and a cup of tea (or beverage of your choice) and begin. No one expects the Nobel prize winning work of 88-year old Doris Lessing, who wrote her entire life, was “intellectually restless, curious about the changing world around us.” At Country Meadows we have a group of people who meet every other week to write “their story.” With a little coaching from their friend Judith, they record their life experiences on paper to share with others, especially their family members and friends, who enjoy
NEW YEAR all that they have to share.
Not all of us have a writing coach available to us. But we can still write! Just put pen to paper—you could start with a list—well, some-thing more than groceries—what about a list of goals? It is said that when we write down things that matter to us, it is a conscious affirmation that we are interested in living our lives fully and with intention. Write down positive things you would like to think about or see happen in your life or
the lives of those you love. Record your day; recount your blessings.
Whatever your aims for this new year, bringing little moments of joy into the lives of others can be a by product of the things you decide to do for your-self. Use those new pens and paper to improve the
life of someone you know by sending them a little note. It can be a note to someone you wish you could see more often. It can be a thank you for a smile shared that brightened your day. You can make this a happy new year by investing in the lives of others, one little note at a time! Now pick up that pen...
Peggy Reece
Keep in mind the encouraging words of Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is
that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world! How lovely that everyone, great
and small, can make a contribution straight away!”
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Joyce & Bee’s Lefse making supervised by Gordon; Michael & Marlon shoveling to make safe
walkways; Kim from Therapy joined us for lefse—she’s
After a delicious lunch at Duke’s Chowder House on Ruston Way, we stopped at the Almond Roca Factory
The Merry Ole Souls entertaining at The Ridge
January 2017 Event Highlights
ROMEO CLUB Thursday January 5th, depart at 10:00a.m.
It’s the Romeo Club vs. Bacon at Shari’s
January Birthday Party Wednesday January 11th at 1:30 p.m.
Pianist Roberta Daniel will entertain us as we enjoy cake and punch and celebrate our
January birthdays.
The Habit Burgers & Sierra Trading Post Thursday January 12th, depart 11:00 a.m. Shop and eat local! We’ll visit our own “The Trails” shopping center to discover more of their many fun dining & shopping options
Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Kitsap Mall on the 4th
Trader Joe’s on the 13th Safeway every week
Wine & Cheese Social Wednesday January 18th at 1:30 p.m.
Music by Marty Jagodensky on guitar-he does a great rendition of “Ghost Riders in
the Sky”-and the lovely cheese tray by Chef Sarah accompanied by a selection of your favorite wines. The Grange Meeting will
follow at 2:30 p.m.
Shuffleboard! Various days and times of the week
Our “antique” shuffleboard table beckons when the weather outside is uninviting. With a few warm-up slides of the weights you will
be able to challenge the pros!
Clearwater Casino Wednesday January 25th, depart 12:30 p.m.
The bus takes a lucky bunch on the last Wednesday of each month to try their luck at
the newly remodeled Clearwater Casino.
C.I. Shenanigans on Ruston Way Thursday January 26th, depart 10:00 a.m.
The scenic drive over the Narrows Bridge and along the Tacoma waterfront will result today in lunch at C.I. Shenanigans, who say they
are dedicated to bringing you the best seafood, steaks and cocktails in Tacoma.
Stand often in the company of dreamers; they tickle your common sense and
believe that you can achieve things which are impossible. ~Radmacher
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Cookie makers! Or is that cookie monsters?
Out to Lunch January 23 @ 11:00 Olive Garden
January 30 @ 11:00 Red Lobster
Grocery Shopping January 2 @ 10:30 a.m. Safeway in Silverdale
Tuesday January 3 @ 10:30 a.m.
Pet Therapy with Tessa
Thursday January 5 @ 2:00 p.m.
Build a Snowman Fun followed by a warm up with hot cocoa and cookies
Friday January 6 @ 2:00 p.m.
Birthday Party with Marty Jagodensky
Sunday January 8 @ 2:00 p.m.
“Cause for Joy” Musical Concert
Monday January 9 @ 10:30 a.m.
Mochas with Marti
Monday January 9 @ 1:30 p.m.
Something new just for you: Gentlemen’s Hour
Thursday January 12 @ 2:00 p.m.
Four Star Singers Sing-a-long
Friday January 13 @ 2:00 p.m.
Resident Council with Snowball Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Bingo
Wednesday January 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
Vince Pace at the Keyboard
Thursday January 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Sing-a-long with Margie
Friday January 20 @ 2:00 p.m.
Happy Hour with Music by Trisha on Piano
Tuesday January 24 @ 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy music with Fluffy and stay to make snowflakes!
Thursday January 26 @ 2:00 p.m.
Dog Sled Races
Friday January 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Wine & Cheese Social with Marti at the piano
Christmas music, presents, baking, crafts!
Courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end
of the day, saying “I will try again tomorrow.” ~Mary Ann Radmacher
JANUARY 2017
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The Ridge provides a comprehensive
activity program that specializes in
memory/dementia stimulation.
Loved ones are encouraged to join us
for our daily activities,
special events & outings!
Be sure to check out our calendar
at the Ridge or visit our website to
discover the events unique to each
week—so many of our activities are
in keeping with the season and we
look forward to having you with us
for the daily activities as well as the
special events and outings
that January will bring!
The Ridge warmly invites family members
and friends to attend our monthly Support
Group. At 1:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of
each month we serve a light lunch and visit
around the table, sharing our questions
and concerns, being encouraged by each
other and learning from educational
presentations or visiting professionals.
Everyone is welcome and respite care is
provided for guests during the meeting.
In January, in the Pacific Northwest, we think of snow! Although the only
snow we may see will be in our beautiful mountains, we still like to remember the fun we used to have with our families enjoying winter
sports or just a good ol’ snowball fight!
Join us on Friday January 6th at 3:00 when somehow or other we will build
a snowman!
On Tuesday January 24th at 1:30 get your throwing arm warmed up and find a good pair of mittens because we
are having a Snowball Festival!
Sundays at The Ridge start the week with good things:
9:30 warm up with Sunday Stretch 10:00 get engaged with News & Nibbles 11:00 be inspired with our Hymn Sing
1:00 is the time for games in the Square
We love Mondays! We start every day by warming up our bodies and our brains with Exercise and News & Nibbles. But
on Mondays, besides Bingo or Brain Games, we get Mochas with M&M!
Tuesdays we look forward to Pet Therapy and Feeding the Birds. An added treat on the 3rd is music by the
Heart Singers.
Wednesday is full of activity with United Generations and Cooking Experience, followed by manicures, coloring and book club. On the 25th we have our
birthday party with Dan Willman at 2:00.
Diesel
the Therapy Horse joins us on Thurs-day the 12th at 3:30, and every
Thursday at 6:00 we look forward to aromatherapy and hand massage.
Friday brings a variety of activities after exercise: out to eat, live music and our favorite, the Friday Night Drive in Movie in Town Square.
Everyone looks forward to our after-
When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given
in its place. ~C.S. Lewis
Happy new
year!
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Doris & her Queen Anne’s Lace Cards
Jean & Charlie Brown at Knotty Needles for
fun & fellowship, and to finish the embroidered
pillowcases she’s making.
The “LIVITUP” bus had some great excursions in December; the Navy
Band Concert and three tours to see the Christmas lights were among the
most memorable.
The “NOT singing a torch song at the piano with noted pianist Denny Gore” activity director—here you go, Alayne!! Everyone was in a festive mood at our New Year’s Eve Gala, including our fabulous dietary staff, who really make these events the wonderful things that they are, with amazing food and stellar service. Thank you & Cheers!
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering
it will be happier. ~Alfred Lord Tennyson
Staff Christmas
Party
TAYLOR KNUTSEN
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FEATURED STAFF MEMBER
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
My idea of perfect happi-
ness is being on the beach
with my boyfriend Zach
and puppy Zelda. She
loves to run and jump in
the water but come run-
ning right back to make
sure we are still there. It's absolutely hilarious to
watch. What is
your most treasured
possession?
My most treasured possession is my puppy
Zelda. She has brought so much happiness to
my household.
What might someone be surprised to know about you?
What someone might be surprised to know about me is that I played softball for 14 years! I could play just about every position and miss playing!
What has impressed you the most about working at Encore?
The thing that has impressed me the most about working at Encore Communities is the family
that I have built while working here!
If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who
would it be?
If I could have dinner with anyone from the
past it would definitely be my grandpa. I wish I could tell him all about
everything that has happened since he
passed.
What is your favorite journey?
My favorite journey is the long drive from Pouls-bo to Yakima. We make it about once a year to
go visit my great-grandma who lives there! I love the hills and fruit stands along the way!
I grew up a big sister to two younger brothers, Brett (age 20) and Adam (age 14).
I grew up in Poulsbo my whole life and graduated from North Kitsap High School in 2013. I live in Bremerton with my boyfriend
Zach and puppy Zelda. I enjoy getting together with my family often as my aunts and uncles and cousins live in Poulsbo as
well so it's always a big affair when everyone comes together.
Taylor has been a Ward Clerk at Northwoods
Lodge for two years and has been an indispensable part of our Encore Team,
Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow
members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. ~ Goran Persson
ZELDA
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What might someone be surprised to know about you?
My age!
What is your favorite
journey?
When I traveled to Spain.
Beautiful place!
In your lifetime, what changes
have come around that you like?
Opportunities for women
have changed.
Yvonne was born in Utah. She married her wonderful husband
when she was about 21. She has two wonderful children. Yvonne has enjoyed living in many different
places: Utah, Texas, California and Washington. We are glad she lives in Washington now because she brings all the sunshine from those sunny
places she used to live and with her warm and beauti- ful smile, she
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Being with my family.
What is your most treasured possession?
My rings I got from France.
If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?
My kids, Dick, Diane & Sue
What is your most rewarding experience and
what made it so?
Getting married to my wonderful husband, Paul.
YVONNE SHIPLEY
Resident of the month
The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.
We can help write that story by setting goals. ~Melody Beattie
If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help the fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.
~Emily Dickinson
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH!
Peggy Reece
Happy New Year At the beginning of each year, we pledge to be better to ourselves and to others;
we think about our health holistically, and about setting goals for our physical,
personal and professional improvement. These little gems came from an article
Live beneath your means. Return everything you borrow. Stop blaming other
people. Admit it when you make a mistake. Give clothes not worn to charity.
Do something nice and try not to get caught. Listen more; talk less. Every day
take a 30 minute walk. Strive for excellence, not perfection. Be on time.
Don’t make excuses. Don’t argue. Get organized. Be kind to people.
Be kind to unkind people. Let someone cut ahead of you in line. Take time to
be alone. Cultivate good manners. Be humble. Realize & accept that life isn’t fair.
Know when to keep your mouth shut. Go an entire day without criticizing
anyone. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. Live in the present.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. it’s small stuff.