sam news may 2013

May 2013

SAM NEWS

Greetings from Executive DirectorPaul PetersonEffective April 1, 2013, a new policy went into effect at each of the Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC). The policy benefits residents who wish to take an extended absence from the campus.

As part of the residency agreement, residents of CRC pay for meals per day through their monthly service fee. The residency agreement states that there is no credit in the monthly service fee provided to residents for extended absences except as provided by corporate policy.

Even when a resident is away from the campus, the majority of the costs of maintaining the individual apartment and common areas continues throughout the absence. However because the resident is not eating meals in the campus dining room, an adjustment may be provided in the monthly service fee.

To be eligible for the extended absence meal credit, a resident is absent from his/her apartment for fourteen (14) or more consecutive days and paying the full monthly service fee.

Residents wishing to apply for meal credits according to the new policy will complete CRC Form #503 which will be verified by the executive director or designee. The form is available at the reception desk in the administration building.

When the adjustment is made to the monthly statement, it is done retroactively after the resident has been absent from his/her apartment for fourteen (14) or more consecutive days. An adjustment is not made in anticipation of an absence.

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In This IssueGreeting & Deadline ............. 1Chaplain’s Article, 1939 Plymouth, Opera Night, National Day of Prayer ....... 2-3Resident Announcements and Birthdays ................................ 4Couldn’t Do Without, New Library Additions .................. 5LifeConnect® Update ...........6-7Recent Photos ..................... 8-9Activity Calendars .......... 10-17Painting Restoration, Employee Music & Chronic Disease Management .............................. 18-19Healthcare & Covenant Trust Updates.................................. 20

Sam News Deadline The deadline for material to be included in the June Sam News is Friday, May 3, 2013. See page 20 for instructions on submitting content.

Photo by Tom Ginn


SAM NEWSHe Lives By Chaplain Sherry Peterson

We have celebrated Easter Day and the church calendar gives us six Sundays in the Season of Easter until we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. On these Sundays, we focus on the resurrection appearances of Jesus to his disciples and many more. While many struggle with how this can be true, I want to bear witness to the fact that I experience the “living presence of Jesus” in my days right here. The Easter hymn “He Lives” says it this way:

I serve a living Savior, he’s in the world today;I know that he is living, whatever some may say;I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer,And just the time I need him he’s always near.He lives, he lives, Christ Jesus lives today!He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.He lives, he lives, salvation to impart!You ask me how I know he lives? He lives within my heart.

During these last months we’ve had many more deaths than usual. We’ve said goodbye to long-time residents and to those who were with us just a day or two. It is our great privilege to get to care for each person and to get to be present at the moment of death. For all of us, it is a very holy time, much as is the birth of a child; one is entering the world, another is leaving this world. I never cease to be in awe! I also get to witness the loving care our staff gives to residents! They come to love those they serve and they have a difficult time saying goodbye.

Sometimes in the days or hours before death, a resident will reach out as if to greet someone or to take one’s hand. Other times they may speak to family members who have gone before. Scripture at this time often brings great comfort to both residents and their families even when they haven’t been religious. Recently, one non-religious family asked me to read Psalm 23 after I’d read several others to their mother. It was their grandmother’s favorite. As I spoke verse 6, “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever,” the resident breathed her last breath. This has happened very many times—often at verse 3! Each time I am in awe at how the Spirit works. I get to see “his hand of mercy” and to experience his life in action.

1939 Plymouth Gets Some Attention

Many of you have probably seen Art Nelson'ʹs 1939 Plymouth which is parked in between Administration and the Co@ages. You may also remember the car as the star a@raction of a fundraising effort last year for the

Thank you to all who pray for us as staff. Did you know there is a Women’s Prayer Chain? They would like to pray for you as you go to the hospital or experience other traumas. Requests are confidential. Please call Joy Nelson, 845-5772, or Myrtle Vanderlip, 682-6637, to request prayer.


SAM NEWSBenevolent Care Fund. A $25 donation entitled the donor to a ride down State Street to Stearn'ʹs Wharf and back, along with lunch at Moby'ʹs Dick'ʹs Restaurant with a magnificent view of the Pacific.

The Plymouth recently received more a@ention on the cover of the February issue of Hemmings Motor News, a magazine with a national circulation of 330,000.

Opera Night May 15th by John Menudier A very recent production of "La Boheme" will be our last presentation for the 2012-2013 season. This Boheme was the talk of the 2012 Salzburg Festival, the first production of Puccini's timeless masterpiece ever given there, in a bold and meticulously observed contemporary staging. A top flight cast brings a thoroughly modern perspective to the chaotic lives and tragic loves of the young Bohemians. Join us and experience the vivid contrast to the traditional Boheme we presented for the very first "Opera at The Samarkand" in September 2005 (yes, eight years ago!) with Teresa Stratas who has retired from the operatic scene, and Placido Domingo who still sings but, now, as a baritone. Conductor Daniele Gatti leads the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Salzburg Festspiele Choir. Anna Netrebko gorgeously sings Mimi, Nino Machaidze sings Musetta, while Piotr Beczala and Massimo Cavalletti sing Rodolfo and Marcello. The performance is sung in Italian with excellent English subtitles. Join us for "La Boheme" at the Samarkand Opera House (a.k.a. The Mountain Room) on Wednesday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m.

National Day of Prayer is May 2, 2013

A National Call to Prayer: Poem submi5ed by Chaplain Doug Johnson Americans, let'ʹs pause todayto seek the Lord and humbly pray.Let'ʹs ask that those who lead our landwill heed His truth and take a stand. But first of all let'ʹs bend our kneesand ask the Lord for what He sees.With honest gaze let'ʹs look withinfor motives that give way to sin. Let'ʹs own our culpability,confessing what we'ʹve failed to be,then listen for what God might sayin judgment of the U.S.A. Let'ʹs beg His mercy and His gracefor godless norms, perverse and base.Let'ʹs pledge to push for puritywhile guarding others'ʹ dignity. Let'ʹs ask for eyes to see the poorand hearts that ache for troops at war.Let'ʹs plead for justice on behalf ofthose whose plight makes bullies laugh. Let'ʹs bow our heads and fold our handsand ask the Lord to heal our land.

Standing by the Plymouth on Stearn's Wharf from left to right are Richard Mahan, Mark Mathews, Betty Harwick, Art

Nelson and Jean Mathews.

Words of ThanksPlanning my 90th birthday party was a lot of fun. When you nice folks arrived, it was exciting. Thanks for the many cards and greetings. Our families were pleased to visit with many of you. We truly appreciate your aLendance and good wishes. -‐‑ Ralph and Marilyn Johnson

We Welcome New Residents•Bob and Ethel Li moved in on March 18th. They have been staying in N-185 while awaiting the completion of renovation on MN-723. Phone information will be available soon.•Ken Armstrong moved into MW-522 on April 10th. Ken's phone number is 898-0909.•On April 15th, Chuck and Irene Coker moved into N-279. Renovation is underway on W-200, which will be their new home. Chuck and Irene's phone number is 967-9568.•James Schulz moved into W-104 on April 18th. His phone number is 682-4393.•This month, Frank and Pat Thomas are expected to move into their newly renovated apartment, C-871. They have been temporarily residing at C-897. Their phone number is 569-5893.•Marge Reid moved into HC-72 on March 15th. Marge's phone number is 569-7972. Moves on Campus•Gretta Reineck moved from ME-623 to BH-2217. Her phone number remains the same: 682-9574. •Bob Altobello has moved from HC-74 to BH-2106. Bob's phone number is 569-8536. •On April 8th, Sue Rapson moved from S-4001 to BH-2108. Her phone number is 569-8538.


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May Birthdays 5/2 Lois Okerstrom5/5 Bev McLaughlin5/6 Walter Mead5/8 Dorothy Jayne5/8 Millie Johanson5/8 Chuck Whiting5/9 Marlene Miller5/9 Mona Skeen5/11 Ruth Ballje5/11 Marilyn Macpherson5/13 Juanita Young5/15 Rosemarie Huskins5/15 Margaret May5/17 David Barnhouse5/18 Julie Fisher5/18 Bobbie Landon5/19 Robert Newsom5/22 Bill Macpherson5/22 Ruth Schnicke5/22 Eleanor Ward5/25 Jean Swanson5/25 Dorothy Thorpe5/25 Wallace Umber5/28 Joyce Louis5/29 Richard Bissell5/29 Mac Freeman5/30 Bob Altobello

Love is in the Air!The Samarkand is pleased to announce the engagement of longtime residents Mary Samis and Chuck Whiting! Their friendship has blossomed into love! We wish them many years of happiness. SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 14, 2013. Please join Chuck and Mary, following the ceremony, for a reception celebrating their marriage in the Mountain Room from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are invited to aLend! Refreshments will be served. Wear your summer best!


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Ying, a personal care aide at Brandell, was born in Gui Lin, Guang Xi Province, China. Many tourists visit Gui Lin because of its beauty. In fact, the Allaways have a framed picture of her home town in their apartment.

Ying grew up in a family that loved music. She has three brothers and one sister. Her father taught music in a high school and the family had their own band. She has made a CD with her siblings.

Ying became an RN in China and worked in hospitals, eventually teaching nursing. She also learned to drive there and says driving in the USA is safer and cars in the USA are better made than Chinese automobiles.

Ying and her husband, Allen, met over the Internet. He came to visit her three times before she came here. They were married at SBCC in a Transcendental Meditation ceremony. She wore a red dress, and “it was a wonderful occasion,” she says.

Allen has a business selling objects made of imported stone; he has over twenty fountains and large slabs of many kinds of stone for sale. The business is so successful that they are opening a new store this month. Her twenty-one year old son also works in the business. Ying says they have made a very peaceful life in Ojai and people like to visit their store for the sounds from the fountains and the cool, relaxing atmosphere there.

At home, they have two special pets: a Labrador retriever, Chocco, and Lucky, a playful kitty. Chocco has a “big heart and is a calm, friendly dog, while Lucky, who adopted us, has learned from him.” Ying believes that animals can teach us a lot.

Based on American culture, older people are not valued. She thinks that in China older people are “highly regarded, shown respect, bring luck to our lives and they want to be treated like kings and queens.” She likes working here because residents are “surprised by my attention and interest in them and they appreciate everything I do. That makes me feel good.”

Couldn’t Do Without... Ying Li Teague by Margaret May

New Additions to The Samarkand’s Library

VIDEOS•The Carol Burne@ Show•Dave and the Giant Pickle (Veggie Tales for kids)•Ernani•The Marriage of Figaronorma•Romeo and Julie@e •The Shoes of the Fisherman•Simon Boccanegra•Sunrise at Campobello •The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown -‐‑ (Veggie Tales for kids)•Sheerluck Holmes & the Golden Ruler•La Vida Breve •Warm Springs •Jeeves & Wooster Dvd Comedy 8 Discs•Lincoln •Gregory Peck Film Collection •A Royal Affair •War and Remembrance •Adams Chronicles•Doris Day Collection -‐‑ It’s a Great Feeling, Tea for Two, April in Paris, Tunnel of Love

BOOKS• Eat Mor Chikin by Cathy S.

Truett• A Week in Winter by Maeve

Binchy• Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by

Jennifer Chiaverini• Footprints in the Sand by Mary

Jane Clark• Finding Casey by Jo-Ann

Mapson• The Chosen by Chaim Potok• Old Men at Midnight by Chaim

Potok• Until The End Of Time by

Danielle Steel• An Irish Country Wedding by

Patrick Taylor

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Samarkand Annual Art Show May 10, 11, and 12, 2013You are cordially invited to The Samarkand’s Campus-‐‑Wide Spring Art Show. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday from 3:30-‐‑5:30 p.m. featuring classical music and refreshments in the Mountain Room. Art Show Hours: Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is not too late for submissions! Please stop by the Art Studio for questions or assistance. Deadline to submit ALL finished artwork is Monday, May 6, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to the Activity Office. Stop by the Activity Office for an Entry Form. Contact Activity Director Diane Huyck for further details at 569-‐‑8517.

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Oaks Dining Room. Dining Services is sure to delight with a special buffet. Reservations are required. Please bring your family and guests to the Art Show after your meal!

May Buscapade to Rose Story Farm Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$45.00 per person (includes tour, lunch, transportation, tax & tip).Our private “First Bloom” tour of Rose Story Farm will focus on the many facets of roses in the garden, from their unique fragrance and beauty to individual microclimates and cultivation requirements. We will enjoy the opportunity to see and smell over 20,000 individual roses. After seeing the rose fields, there will be an exclusive tour of the newly developed White Tranquility Garden with over 1000 white roses grown together with white companion plants. After our tour, we will have a gourmet picnic lunch on the lawn which will include a selection of sandwiches, fresh fruit, caesar salad, rose tea, lemonade and the Rose Story Farm dessert of the day.

Reader’s Theatre PresentationOver the River and Through the Woods, by Joe Di Pietro, will be performed by The Samarkand Reader’s Theatre on Tuesday, May, 28, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mountain Room.

Residential LifeConnect® Updateby Diane Huyck, Activities DirectorUpcoming Events and Announcements


SAM NEWSPre-‐‑Symphony Presentation May 17, 2013Ramon Araiza’s final visit of this series will be on Friday, May 17, 2013. Join the entertaining Ramon as he presents his pre-‐‑symphony one hour class, free of charge, in the Mountain Room from 1:00 p.m.-‐‑2:00 p.m. You won’t want to miss it!

Memorial Day Celebration at The Samarkand on May 27thThe Memorial Day Celebration begins at 9:00 a.m at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Bus departs at 8:15 a.m. and returns at approximately 11:00 a.m. Sign up in the Library Lounge. Poolside BBQ meal will be served outside from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Harmonica musician Lyman BarreL will play poolside while guests dine outside. Inside service will be available for those who wish to eat inside. Reservations required.

New Class: Art, Experiences and ConversationsTuesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Garden Room, through June 11. Art, Experiences and Conversations continues, where we talk about art and artists. We will discuss the life and work of a different artist each week. Plan to learn new things about familiar artists, and perhaps be exposed to work you have not seen before.

Managing Your “Stuff”May 16, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. in the Mountain Room: Managing Your “Stuff” with Jim Engwall/Covenant Trust Co. What do you own? Where is it? How long should I keep it? Learn some tools on how to inventory and organize.

Donate Tea Cups & SaucersLooking for teacup/saucer donations…I am looking for old teacups, saucers, old cake plates, placers, cocktail forks, tongs (for sugar cubes), etc. I am starting a collection of service items for next year’s Valentine’s Day Tea Dance. Please contact Diane in the Activity office if you have any questions at 569-‐‑8517. I will gladly accept mismatched items!


SAM NEWS

Creativity in the Art StudioWe have been busy in the Art studio over the past month! We learned about aromatherapy and its medicinal effects on our health. We created our own personal blends, mixed with native plants from Santa Barbara.

We also created stained glass mosaic m i r r o r s and l e a rn ed d iffe r en t techniques while painting landscapes. The creative energy is contagious! Whether residents are preparing for our Annual Samarkand Art Show, or simply enjoying an afternoon of learning, the Art Room is the place to be.

Photos from Recent Events


SAM NEWSPhotos from Recent Events

May Buscapade to the Palace Grill & Westmont Observatory Our March Buscapade took us to The Palace Grill in downtown Santa Barbara for a fabulous New Orleans style dinner. Some enjoyed Cajun catfish, while others feasted on crab cakes and jambalaya. As we ate our dinner, we couldn’t help but notice the fog roll in, which posed a serious threat to our star gazing plans.

After dinner we ventured on with our plans. When we arrived at Westmont Observatory, there were only two people in sight! The fog had caused the viewing to be canceled. The scientists decided to linger for a licle while just in case someone decided to show up... and it’s a good thing they did! Lady Luck was with us, and as we exited the van, the fog lifted, the sky parted and we had our own private viewing of the stars! It was a beautiful night spent with wonderful company!

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SAMARKAND RESIDENTIAL LIVING LIFECONNECT® CALENDAR MAY 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MAY DAY!8:00 Billiards - GAR8:30 Water Exercise -Pool9:00 Aerobics – MR10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen

– MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:45 Chapel Service - CC

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core: MR9:00 - 12:00 Open Art Studio- AR10:00 - 2:00 Nu-2-U Open10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints – MR10:45 National Day of Prayer

Event-CC 1:00 Beginning Line Dance – AR2:30 Episcopal Eucharist-FR

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise –Pool9:00 Aerobics- MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:30 Women’s Bible Study - FR1:00 Advanced Line Dance - AR1:00 Bridge – FR

8:00 Men’s Group Study & Prayer – FR

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 to 11:00 Needlework Group – GR7:00 Channel 815 Movie (Tune

in!)

CINCO DE MAYO!9:00 Montecito Covenant & All

Saints by the Sea – Transportation

9:45 Trinity Episcopal Transportation

10:05 First Pres. – Transportation10:45 Worship Service -CC3:00 Deng Takes Command

1978-1979 & The Historic Third Plenum 1978 - Ch. 815

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise-Pool9:00 Aerobics - MR10:00 Aqua Exercise -Pool10:00 Gentle Stretch &

Strengthen –MR10:30 Current Events - GR1:00 Women’s Prayer Group- GR2:00 Scenic Drive - Bus departs

from SHC3:00 Choir Practice-MR6:15 Game Night - GR

8:00 Billiards - GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core - MR9:00 - 4:30 Open Art Studio – AR10:00 -3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints - MR 1:00 Sam Bells Practice-MR3:30 Art, Experiences &

Conversations - GR6:30 Bridge – GR

8:00 Billiards - GAR8:30 Water Exercise -Pool9:00 Aerobics – MR10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:45 Chapel Service – CC1:00 Writer’s Group - FR

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core - MR9:00 - 12:00 Open Art Studio- AR10:00 Caregiver’s Anonymous - CC10:00 - 2:00 Nu-2-U Open10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints - MR 1:00 Beginning Line Dance- AR6:45 Book Club - GR

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise –Pool9:00 Aerobics- MR9:00 - 5:30 Annual Art Show - MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:30 Women’s Bible Study - FR1:00 Advanced Line Dance - AR1:00 Bridge – FR3:30 - 5:30 Art Show Reception-

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8:00 Billiards - GAR9:00 to 11:00 Needlework Group –

GR9:00 - 3:00 Annual Art Show-MR 7:00 Channel 815 Movie (Tune in!)

MOTHER’S DAY!9:00 Montecito Covenant & All

Saints by the Sea – Transportation

9:45 Trinity Episcopal-Transportation10:05 First Pres. – Transportation10:00 - 3:00 Annual Art Show-MR10:45 Worship Service –CC11:00 - 1:00 Mother’s Day Brunch: DR3:00 The Normalization of U.S. China

Regulations & Deng Consolidates His Power 1979-1980 - Ch. 815

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise-Pool9:00 Aerobics - MR10:00 Aqua Exercise -Pool10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:30 Current Events - GR1:00 Women’s Prayer Group- GR2:00 Scenic Drive - Bus departs

from SHC3:00 Choir Practice-MR6:15 Game Night – GR

8:00 Billiards - GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core - MR9:00 - 4:30 Open Art Studio – AR10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints -MR1:00 Sam Bells Practice-MR3:30 Art, Experiences &


8:00 Billiards - GAR8:30 Water Exercise -Pool9:00 Aerobics – MR10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:45 Chapel Service - CC 1:00 Computer Club – MR7:00 Opera Night - MR

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core: MR9:00 -12:00 Open Art Studio- AR10:00 - 2:00 Nu-2-U Open10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints - MR 1:00 Beginning Line Dance – AR1:00 - 3:30 Wii Games –GR2:30 Managing Your “Stuff” with

Jim Engwall- MR6:00 SNA Board Mtg-MR

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise –Pool9:00 Aerobics- MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:30 Book Review – LL11:30 Monthly Birthday Party - DR1:00 Advanced Line Dance - AR1:00 Bridge – FR1:00 Ramon Araiza- MR2:00 Chat with the Director-FR6 :45 Friday Night Movie-

Sleepless in Seattle - MR



GR7:00 Channel 815 Movie (Tune

in!)

9:00 Montecito Covenant & All Saints by the Sea – Transportation

9:45 Trinity Episcopal-Transportation

10:05 First Pres. – Transportation10:45 Worship Service –CC3:00 Socialist Democracy and The

Rule of Law & Burying Mao - Ch. 815

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise-Pool9:00 Aerobics - MR10:00 Aqua Exercise -Pool10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:30 Current Events - GR1:00 Women’s Prayer Group- GR2:00 Scenic Drive - Bus departs


8:00 Billiards - GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core - MR9:00 - 4:30 Open Art Studio – AR10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints – MR1:00 Sam Bells Practice-MR3:30 Art, Experiences &


8:00 Billiards - GAR8:30 Water Exercise -Pool9:00 Aerobics – MR10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:45 Chapel Service -CC

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core: MR9:00 - 12:00 Open Art Studio- AR10:00 Caregiver’s Anonymous - CC10:00 - 2:00 Nu-2-U Open10:00 Caregiver’s Anonymous-CC10:00 -3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints - MR 1:00 Beginning Line Dance – AR1:00 - 3:30 Wii Games -GR

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise –Pool9:00 Aerobics- MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:30 Women’s Bible Study - FR1:00 Advanced Line Dance - AR1:00 Bridge – FR



GR7:00 Channel 815 Movie (Tune in!)

9:00 Montecito Covenant & All Saints by the Sea – Transportation

9:45 Trinity Episcopal-Transportation

10:05 First Pres. – Transportation10:45 Worship Service –CC3:00 To Get Rich is Glorious

1982-1986 & Fault Lines of Reform 1984-1987 - Ch. 815

MEMORIAL DAY!8:00 Billiards – GARNO EXERCISE CLASSES10:30 NO Current Events – GR11:30 - 1:00 Poolside BBQ1:00 Women’s Prayer Group- GR2:00 Scenic Drive - Bus departs


8:00 Billiards - GAR9:00 Balance From Your

Core - MR9:00 - 4:30 Open Art Studio – AR10:00 -3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints – MR1:00 Sam Bells Practice-MR2:00 Reader’s Theatre: MR3:30 Art, Experiences &


8:00 Billiards - GAR8:30 Water Exercise -Pool9:00 Aerobics – MR10:00 Gentle Stretch & Strengthen: MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:45 Chapel Service -CC

8:00 Billiards – GAR9:00 Balance From Your Core - MR9:00 -12:00 Open Art Studio- AR10:00 Caregiver’s Anonymous - CC10:00 - 2:00 Nu-2-U Open10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:05 Gentle on the Joints - MR 1:00 Beginning Line Dance – AR1:00 - 3:30 Wii Games -GR

8:00 Billiards – GAR8:30 Water Exercise –Pool9:00 Aerobics- MR10:00 Aqua Exercise – Pool10:30 Women’s Bible Study - FR1:00 Advanced Line Dance - AR1:00 Bridge – FR6:45 Friday Night Movie – How to

Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - MR

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FR- Fireside Rm

GAR- Game Rm

GR- Garden Rm

LL- Library Lounge

MR- Mountain Rm

NV- Northview

DR- Oaks Dining Rm

SHC- Smith

ContactDiane HuyckActivities Director569-8517

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SAMARKAND BRANDEL HALL Sunday Monday Tuesday

10:45 Sunday Worship Service-CC

3:00 Great Course Ch 815/15

10:30 Gentle on the Joints-BAR11:00 Dominoes-BAR11:00 Men’s Group with

Chaplain Doug-CR11:30 Men’s Lunch-BHDR2:00 Scenic Bus Drive-SHC2:30 - 5:30 Chronic Disease

Self Management Course-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 BINGO-BAR2:00 Flower Arranging -CR

Mother’s Day10:45 Sunday Worship Service-CC


10:30 Gentle on the Joints: BAR11:00 Bowling-BAR2:00 Scenic Bus Drive-SHC2:30 - 5:30 Chronic Disease

Self Management Course-CR

3:30 Art from the Heart-Mother’s Day Tea Party-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 BINGO-BAR2:00 Current Events with Fred

Hofmann –BAR



10:30 Gentle on the Joints-BAR 11:00 Shuffleboard-BAR2:00 Scenic Bus Drive-SHC2:00 What’s in a Word-BAR2:00 SBM Art Slide Show-

Portraiture- CR2:30 - 5:30 Chronic Disease

Self Management Course-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 BINGO-BAR2:00 Special Program with Fred

Hofmann –BAR



Memorial DayAll administrative offices

closed.

2:00 Musical Entertainment-Morton Lewis- Clarinet-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 BINGO-BAR2:00 Art Talks w/ Ranell

Hansen-BAR. Subject: Mary Cassat

Saturday

Mother’s Love Her love is likean island in life’s ocean,vast and wideA peaceful, quiet shelterFrom the wind, the rain, the tide.’Tis bound on the north by Hope,By Patience on the West,By tender Counsel on the SouthAnd on the East by Rest.Above it like a beacon lightShine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;And thro’ the changing scenes of lifeI find a haven there. Author Unknown

Holidays in May May 12th, Mother’s DayMay 27th, Memorial Day

VenuesBAR – Brandel Hall Activity RoomCR-Club RoomCC-Campus ChapelMountain Room-MRSHC-Smith Health CenterODR-MC Oaks Dining Room-Main Campus

All activities are subject to change and those changes may NOT be reflected on Channel 815.

Contact:Cathy Herbert, Program Coordinator 569-8570

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LIFECONNECT® CALENDAR MAY 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:00 Club Fitness with Lauren-

BAR10:45 Chapel Service-CC2:00 Al Moser on piano-BAR3:00 Amazing Grays Reader’s

Group-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Fitness with Kristy- BAR10:30 Current Events-BAR11:30 - 1:00 Lunch in The Oaks

Fred Hofmann joining us!2:00 Crafter’s Cove-Mother’s

Day Painted Flower Pots-BAR

10:00 Brandel Hall Update-10:30 Club Fitness with Lauren-

BAR11:00 Samarkand Stroll-BAR1:30 Resident Shopping Trip2:00 Documentary Friday’s-

“The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill”-BAR

10:00 Biblical Exploration

2:00 Saturday Movie Matinee Oldies but Goodies-BAR

7:00 Channel 815/15 Movie of the Week


BAR10:45 Chapel Service-CC2:30 If Life is a Game… BAR3:00 Amazing Grays Reader’s

Group-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:00 - 3:00 Nu-2-You Open 10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 Current Events-BAR11:30 Lunch in The Oaks Dining

Room2:00 Steve’s Slide Show- “Viva

Italia”-CR

10:00 Brandel Hall Update-BAR10:30 Club Fitness with Lauren-

BAR11:00 Samarkand Moning Stroll-

BAR2:00 Documentary Friday’s-

“The Butterfly”-BAR

10:30 Fred DeLorenzo-Piano Music -BAR




Group-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:00 - 3:00 Nu-2-You Open10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 Chaplain’s Chat –BAR11:30 Lunch in The Oaks Dining

Room 2:00 Monthly Birthday-BAR

Entertainment


BAR11:00 Samarkand Moning Stroll-

BAR2:00 Documentary Friday’s- “ Winged Migration”-BAR

10:00 Biblical Exploration


10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Club Fitness with Lauren-


Group-BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open10:00 Fitness with Kristy-BAR10:30 Current Events-BAR11:15 Meet in BAR to walk to

Oaks for Lunch11:30 Lunch in The Oaks Dining

Room2:30 Joyous Movement –BAR


BAR11:30 Out to lunch meet outside

on 2nd floor bench3:00 Marci Berman-Piano

Music –BAR

10:30 Al Moser –Piano Music –BAR


10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 Club Fitness with Lauren-


Group- BAR

10:00 - 3:00 Gift Shop Open 10:00 - 3:00 Nu-2-You Closed10:00 Fitness with Kristy: BAR11:30 -1 :00 Lunch in The Oaks

Dining Room2:00 What’s in a Word?-BAR


BAR11:00 Samarkand Morning Stroll-

BAR2:00 Documentary Friday’s-BAR

“The Crimson Wing”

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SAMARKAND HERITAGE COURTSunday Monday Tuesday

10:45 Worship-CC1:30 Pampered Hands3:00 Great Courses: China Series-Ch 8154:00 Trivia Time6:00 Movie

10:00 Nature Special11:05 Gentle on the Joints 2:00 Scenic Drive 3:30 Art Explorations 6:00 Puzzles or Games

10:00 Worship10:30 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers2:30 Reading Group3:30 Amazing Grays Sing Along6:00 Movie

10-3 Art Show Open10:45 Worship-CC1:30 Pampered Hands3:00 Great Courses: China Series-Ch 8154:00 Trivia Time6:00 Movie

10:00 Nature Special11:05 Gentle on the Joints 2:00 Scenic Drive 3:30 Art from the Heart-BH 6:00 Puzzles or Games

10:00 Worship10:30 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers2:30 Birthday Party3:30 Amazing Grays Sing Along6:00 Movie


10:00 Nature Special11:05 Gentle on the Joints 2:00 Scenic Drive 3:30 Art Explorations 6:00 Puzzles or Games



10:15 Chair Dancing11:00 Nature Special

Memorial Day BBQ1:30 Puzzles3:00 Movie Matinee6:00 Cards or Games


Notes

VenuesBH = Brandel HallCC=Campus ChapelFR = Fireside RoomGR = Garden RoomMTN = Mountain RoomSHC = Smith Health Center

Special DaysMay 12:Mother’s DayMay 27:Memorial Day

May TriviaGem: EmeraldFlower: Lily of the Valley“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.”Mark Twain

Activities Subject to Change

Val MaxeyProgram

Coordinator569-7967

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10:00 Chair Dancing10:30 Garden Group with Alice & Sharon1:30 Puzzles or Walks3:30 Papa Heinz on Accordion6:00 Cards or Games

10:15 Devotions10:40 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Trivia2:30 Chaplain’s Chat3:30 Movie Matinee6:00 Movie

9:30 Omega Class-SHC11:00 Tom on Guitar1:00 Puzzles3:00 Marci on Piano4:00 Bingo6:00 Games

10:00 Chair Dancing10:45 Gospel Music Video1:00 Puzzles2:30 Movie Matinee4:15 Trivia Time6:00 Cards or Games

10:00 Stretch & Balance10:30 Garden Group w/ Alice & Sharon1:30 Puzzles or Crafts3:00 Talk & Taste3:45 Armchair Travel6:00 Games

10:15 Devotions10:40 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers 2:30 Player Piano Fun 3:30 Reading Group 4:15 Trivia 6:00 Movie

9-5:30 Art Show-MTN 9:30 Omega Class-SHC10:40 Morning Stretch11:00 Tom on Guitar3:00 Bingo4:00 Music with Rolando6:00 Games

9-3 Art Show-MTN10:00 Chair Dancing10:45 Fred on Piano-BH1:00 Puzzles2:30 Movie Matinee4:15 Trivia Time6:00 Cards or Games

10:00 Stretch & Balance10:30 Garden Group w/ Alice & Sharon1:30 Puzzles3:00 Talk & Taste3:45 Armchair Travel6:00 Games

10:15 Devotions10:40 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers2:30 Chaplain’s Chat3:30 Art Workshop6:00 Movie

9:30 Omega Class-SHC10:40 Morning Stretch11:00 Tom on Guitar1:00 Puzzles3:00 Marci on Piano4:00 Bingo6:00 Games

10:00 Chair Dancing10:45 Fred on Piano1:00 Puzzles2:30 Movie Matinee4:15 Trivia Time6:00 Cards or Games


10:15 Devotions10:40 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers2:30 JoyMo-BH3:30 Sing Along4:15 Trivia6:00 Movie

9:30 Omega Class-SHC10:40 Morning Stretch11:00 Tom on Guitar 1:00 Puzzles 3:15 Tea Party 3:45 Bingo 6:00 Games

10:00 Chair Dancing10:45 Gospel Music Video1:00 Puzzles2:30 Movie Matinee4:15 Trivia Time6:00 Cards or Games


10:15 Devotions10:40 Stretch w/Kristy11:00 Brainteasers2:30 Reading Group3:30 Art Workshop6:00 Movie

9:30 Omega Class-SHC10:40 Morning Stretch11:00 Tom on Guitar1:00 Puzzles3:30 Bingo6:00 Games

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SAMARKAND SMITH HEALTH CENTER Sunday Monday Tuesday

10:00 Rosary (Rehab Room)10:30 Sunday Worship (transport

to Chapel)*Manicures**Wheelchair Walks*1:45 Movie Matinee (MU,GC)3:00 Channel 815- Deng Takes

Command 1978-1979 – The Historic Third Plenum 1978

4:00 Book Club (CR)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Art with Marilyn (MU)*Wheelchair Walks*1:30 Mind, Body Awareness

(MU)2:30 Bingo (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Worship (DR)*Wheelchair Walks*1:45 Trivia (L)3:00 A.G. Sing-a-long (MU)3:30 Marilyn Birchfield-piano (GC)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR) 4:00 Piano Music with Heather

(GC)

10:00 Rosary (Rehab Room)10:30 Sunday Worship

(transport to Chapel)1:00 Current Events (L)1:45 Movie Matinee (MU,GC)3:00 Channel 815- The

Normalization of U.S. China Relations – Deng Consolidates His Power 1979-1980

4:00 Book Club (CR)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:00 Matthew Roy on the

Piano (MU)*Wheelchair Walks*1:30 Mind, Body Awareness (MU)2:30 Bingo (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club


9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Worship (DR)12:00 Men’s Lunch (CR)1:30 Women’s Bible Study – Joy

Nelson (FR)1:45 Trivia (L)3:00 Sing-a-long with Amazing

Grays (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Piano Music (GC)


(transport to Chapel)*Manicures*1:45 Movie Matinee (MU,GC)3:00 Channel 815 – Socialist

Democracy and The Rule of Law – Burying Mayo 1981-1983

4:00 Book Club (CR)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Art with Marilyn (MU)*Wheelchair Walks*1:30 Mind, Body Awareness (MU)2:30 Bingo (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Piano with Heather (GC)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Worship (DR) *Wheelchair Walks*12:00 Men’s Lunch (CR)1:30 Women’s Bible Study-FR1:45 Trivia (L)3:00 A.G. Sing-a-long (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)


(transport to Chapel)*Wheelchair Walks*1:45 Movie Matinee (MU,GC)3:00 Channel 815 – To Get Rich

Is Glorious – 1982-1986 – Fault Lines of Reform 1984-1987

4:00 Book Club (CR)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:00 Matthew on Piano (MU)11:00 Little Star Pony (patio) *Wheelchair Walks*2:30 Bingo (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Worship (DR)*Wheelchair Walks*1:45 Trivia (L)3:00 Sing-a-long with Amazing

Grays (MU)3:30 Marilyn B. on piano- (GC)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Piano Music (GC

Notes

Legend

AG = Amazing GraysCR = Conference RoomDR = Dining RoomFR = Family RoomGC = Garden CourtL = LibraryMU = Music RoomOaks DR = Oaks Dining RmRehab = Physical Therapy

All activities are subject to change.

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9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Bingo (MU)*Wheelchair Walks*11:30 Lunch Bunch (Oaks DR)1:15 Games with Ale’ (L)2:30 BIRTHDAY PARTY with

Papa Heinz (MU)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)

9:30 Mind, Body Awareness (MU)

10:45 Devotions (MU)11:15 Current Events (L)1:15 Balloon Toss (L)*Wheelchair Walks*2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Music w/ Heather (GC)

9:30 Music For All Seasons (MU)

10:25 Tom Heck-Guitar (MU)11:00 Gentle Stretch with Kristy

(MU)1:15 Games with Ale (L)2:00 Scenic Bus Ride3:25 Hymn Sing with Doug

Conrad (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)

9:00 Sit and Stretch (MU)9:30 Music – Rolando (MU)11:00 Current Events (L)1:30 Current Events (L)*Amazing Grays Sunshine Cart

Visits*2:00 Manicures (L)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Garden Court Activity7:00 Movie of the Week (TV –

Channel 15 or 815)9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Bingo (MU)10:30 Piano with Halleine (GC)*Wheelchair Walks*11:30 Lunch Bunch (Oaks DR)1:15 Games with Ale’ (L) 2:30 Mother’s Day Tea (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)


10:45 Devotions (MU)11:15 Current Events (L)1:15 Balloon Toss (L)*Wheelchair Walks*2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Music w/ Heather (GC)



(MU)1:15 Games with Ale2:15 Resident Council (CR)2:00 Scenic Bus Ride3:25 Hymn Sing (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)

9:00 Sit & Stretch (MU)10:30 Music – Windsongs (MU)1:30 Current Events (L)*A.G. Sunshine Cart Visits*2:00 Manicures (L)*Wheelchair Walks*4:00 A.G.. Book Club (CR)4:00 Garden Court Activity7:00 Movie of the Week (TV)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Bingo (MU) *Wheelchair Walks*11:30 Lunch Bunch (Oaks DR)1:15 Games with Ale’ (L)2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Music with Heather (GC)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)


10:45 Devotions (MU) 11:15 Current Events (L)*Wheelchair Walks*1:15 Balloon Toss (L)2:00 Music (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Music w/ Heather (GC)


10:25 Tom Heck-Guitar (MU)11:00 Gentle Stretch (MU)1:15 Games with Ale2:00 Scenic Bus Ride3:25 Hymn Sing with Doug

Conrad (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club


9:00 Sit & Stretch (MU)10:30 Piano Music – Larry

Duff (MU)1:30 Current Events (L)2:00 Manicures (L)*Amazing Grays Sunshine Cart

Visits*4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Garden Court Activity7:00 Movie of the Week (TV)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Bingo (MU)11:30 Lunch Bunch (Oaks DR) *Wheelchair Walks*1:15 Games with Ale’ (L)2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Piano with Heather (GC)


10:45 Devotions (MU)11:15 Current Events (L)1:15 Balloon Toss (L)*Wheelchair Walks*2:00 Music with Marci (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club




(MU)1:15 Games with Ale (L)2:00 Scenic Bus Ride3:25 Hymn Sing with Doug

Conrad (MU)4:00 A.G.. Book Club (CR)4:00 Piano with Heather (GC)

9:00 Sit & Stretch (MU)10:30 Music – (MU)1:30 Current Events (L)*A.G. Sunshine Cart Visits*2:00 Manicures (L)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Garden Court Activity7:00 Movie of the Week (TV)

9:15 Current Events (L)10:30 Bingo (MU)11:30 Lunch Bunch (Oaks DR) *Wheelchair Walks*1:15 Games with Ale (L)2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Amazing Grays Book Club

(CR)4:00 Piano in Garden Court


10:45 Devotions (MU)11:15 Current Events (L)1:15 Balloon Toss (MU)2:00 Music (MU)4:00 Book Club (CR)4:00 Music with Heather in

Garden Court


10:25 Tom Heck-Guitar (MU)11:00 Gentle Stretch (MU)1:15 Games with Ale (L)2:00 Scenic Bus Ride3:25 Hymn Sing (MU)4:00 A.G. Book Club (CR)4:00 Piano with Heather (GC)

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SAM NEWSMusic and Motion in Assisted Livingby Therese Brown, Assisted Living Director

To the casual calendar reader, it probably is not always clear why a particular program is on the schedule in Heritage Court or Brandel Hall. Why do the Amazing Grays conduct a sing-a-long? What is JoyMo? Why are there regular Player Piano concerts and music programs?

The answer to those questions is in the music. Research has shown that music therapy is an increasingly effective treatment strategy for dementia patients. As dementia progresses many seniors find the slow descent into memory loss a frustrating reality that is very difficult to accept. These emotions can lead to anger and aggression on the part of the dementia sufferer. Music therapists have discovered, however, that we all have a “music memory” that seems to function well even in spite of a debilitating illness like Alzheimer's or dementia. Seniors suffering from this disease can find a much needed respite with music when it taps this memory, bringing back thoughts of happy times connected with familiar songs. These familiar tunes relieve anxiety creating joyful faces as residents move, tap, hum or sing to the music. Heritage Court Program Coordinator Val Maxey understands the important role that music plays in enhancing the quality of life. “Music stimulates the long term memories of our residents with dementia which adds significant therapeutic value to our programming.” Val invites all Samarkand residents to join her in experiencing the joy of music.

Chronic Disease Management Class ReturnsBecause the first Chronic Disease Self Management Program was so successful the first time around, a second session beginning Monday, April 29 will be held. This class will meet six consecutive Monday afternoons in the Brandel Hall Activity Room from 2:30 – 5:00 pm. Based on a program designed at the Stanford School of Medicine, instructors Susan Dickinson and Katerina Zamyatina will lead chronic disease sufferers through a series of workshops that will identify ways to manage their illnesses and improve their health. For more information, call Assisted Living Director Therese Brown at 805 569-‐‑8580.

Residents Livia Dodero and Bernie Nicols dance to the beat of the tango in the JoyMo class.

JoyMo instructor Beth Amine encourages residents to move to the music.

Heritage Court Program Coordinator Val Maxey at the player piano.


SAM NEWS

Everyone Deserves Music!by Lois Okerstrom

This was the bumper sticker on the car of our church organist and choir director in the Bay Area, before we moved to Samarkand. These words are also incentive for the Amazing Grays who offer their time and musical talents to the residents at the Smith Health Center and Heritage Court.

These musical Amazing Grays have a variety of talent which they share enthusiastically and often. Roger Ferris comes once a month with trombone in hand, bringing a CD accompaniment to add a full and rich background to his instrument as he plays Dixieland, jazz and old popular tunes. He explains his instrument and gets full attention. There is a lot of toe-tapping going on when Roger plays!

Two faithful pianists come regularly. Halleine Morrison plays beautiful music once a month in Garden Court. Marilyn Birchfield plays twice a month in SHC, both solos and for sing-a-longs. The latter feature the old favorites. Who among us does not remember them? Starting off always with “The More We Get Together,” favorites like “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and “Bicycle Built for Two” follow. While some residents may not converse much, almost all respond to music. They remember the lyrics and eagerly clap or foot tap. Amazing Grays who regularly join in the Sing-a-Longs are Jane Ayres, Betty Jane Houk, Mary Kershaw, Joy Nelson and Char Watkins.

Musical offerings always anticipated are George Gilmour’s Handbell Choir who come twice a year and a group brought by Joan Hotop who play recorders beautifully. A big and hearty thank you to all these “music-makers.” We appreciate you!

And while not Amazing Grays, we want to pay tribute and give big applause as well to the Linnard Family, the parental family of Smith’s Activity Director, Heather Conrad. They are all musical and all generous in giving their time. Heather plays the piano every weekday at 4 pm; she also is adept with the flute and plays it often. Brother Loren is an able vocalist and pianist.

Sister Luanne plays a beautiful orchestral harp. These three gave a memorable and beautiful performance together celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with many wonderful Irish songs. The Conrad father always reminded his children, “If you’re thinking about marrying someone, remind them they have to pass the family’s musical audition first!”

Heather sums up the music contributions of the Amazing Grays: “Your music brings a smile to many faces and always lifts the spirits!”


SAM NEWSCovenant Trust

CompanyJim Engwall, Covenant Trust Co. representative, will be on campus from Wednesday, May 15 -‐‑ Friday, May 17. If you would like to make an appointment with Jim, please ca l l the Recept ion Desk a t 805-‐‑687-‐‑0701.

Sam News DeadlineThe deadline for material to be included in the June Sam News is Friday, May 3, 2013. Please email your submissions to BOTH Diane Huyck AND Helen Bernson at [email protected] [email protected] and type your text into the body of your email in 12 pt. Arial. You may email a Word document if that works better for you, or drop a copy in the Sam News box below the bulletin board in the Library Lounge.

Did you hear the one about...?Several people have mentioned that they miss the jokes and stories in the Sam News. We haven't received any in awhile, so please send us any jokes, poems or humorous stories you would enjoy sharing with your friends and neighbors. We can all use a laugh now and then!

Covenant Retirement Communities does not discriminate pursuant to the federal

Fair Housing Act.

Covenant Retirement Communities is a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

From the Health Care Administrator’s DeskBy Dwayne GabrielsonWhen you read this, your reaction might be, “What is the big deal about getting this accomplished?” But let me tell you, it is very important that this occurred. On Monday afternoon, I received a letter from the California Department of Public Health and I was contemplating what it might be. Was there an incident that required a plan of correction? What else might it be?

As I opened the envelope and took out the single piece of paper inside, I realized it was our license which allows us to do business for another year. This year, it meant coming up with a check for the annual licensing fee of over $19,000. It also meant filling out a form and mailing to Sacramento with our payment. Part of the form went to our California Department of Public Health Office in Oxnard answering questions regarding ownership of the facility and any changes that might have occurred in the last year. This year we had another form from the State, an HS 215 A, that each CRC board member had to fill out and sign and get back to me so we could submit it with the application to renew our license.

You may remember information that Paul Peterson or John Notehelfer shared with you that the Covenant Hospital in Turlock was being sold to the Tenet Healthcare Corporation and the 145 bed Skilled Nursing Facility run by Emanuel Hospital was going to now be run by Covenant Village of Turlock. This also required that this HS 215 A form be filled out by the CRC board members. What a blessing to have these forms filled out at the same time.

Also, as I thought through all the events of this year and remembered the old self-reported incidents that have since been resolved and how we were able to regain our 5 Star Nursing Home Status for The Samarkand Skilled Nursing Facility, I realized we had so much to be thankful for. To receive something so vitally important, like a license to operate, is not as easy as one might think. But in the end, it is great to work through the obstacles and get that important piece of paper. Maybe you have heard me say, “Some miracles just take a little longer.” And yes, a license is very important because we want to be able to serve you when you need us, so we give thanks even for such a basic need being met, in just the right way and at just the appropriate time.

Insurance Representative on CampusArlene Avila will be on campus to assist with insurance needs from Tuesday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 23rd. If you would like an appointment, please call her office: 1-888-634-1076 (toll free) or 209-634-1096. Arlene will be taking appointments in E-915.

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