6900 Hopeful Road

Florence, KY 41042

(859) 525-6900

The Motivator

June 2019Our Friendly StaffExecutive Director Ken KaserAsst. Executive Director April ScrogginsMarketing Sales Director Pam HuesmanCommunity Relations Director Alicia BauerDirector of Nursing Natasha WarnerActivity Director Yuvonne WardGardens Activity Director Beth WoodWellness Director Pam AsherFood Service Director Tonya SimonMaintenance Director David TolerHousekeeping Supervisor Brenda CraddockHuman Resources Kim LinsteadColonial Heights Pastor David CheeksDining Room Supvr. Angel Covey

Welc meNew Residents

Heights#134 Fred Lemker#349 Bob Smithson#235 Nancye Helmer

Gardens#2205 June Soward

The History of Father’s DayFather’s Day was initiated by Sonora Smart Dodd of

Spokane, Wash., whose father, a Civil War veteran,raised six children on his own after his wife died inchildbirth. Dodd suggested honoring men like herfather in 1909 after listening to a sermon aboutMother’s Day.

The first Father’s Day took place the next year onJune 19, her father’s birthday. In the years following,many congressional resolutions proclaimed a nationalFather’s Day. The holiday only became official,however, in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signeda presidential resolution declaring Father’s Day as thethird Sunday in June.

While Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday for phonecalls, Father’s Day is the busiest for collect calls.

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CORE WEEKLY ACTIVITIESMonday - Current Events,

Bingo, Dice GameTuesday - Manicures, Movie

HourWednesday - Lunch Trip,

Bingo, TriviaThursday - Book Review,

Social Hour, CrosswordFriday - Prot. Communion,

Mass, JingoSaturday - BingoSunday - ChapelActivities such as ceramics,

chair volleyball, arts and crafts,jingo, horse racing, ice creamsocials, health discussions andcard games are scheduledthroughout the month atvarious times. Copies of thecurrent weekly schedule are keptat the front desk in the Gardens.

HAPPENINGS ATCOLONIAL GARDENS

Free Health ManagementService

Colonial Heights is fortunateto have a free healthmanagement service availableon an ongoing basis. On the 1stand 3rd Thursday of everymonth from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.,pharmacists from Ruwe FamilyPharmacy and senior pharmacystudents from the U.C. Collegeof Pharmacy meet with residentsin the library to providepersonal and privateconsultations regarding theirmedications, blood pressure,blood sugar and other issuesaffecting their health andwell-being. The program isprovided free due to fundingfrom a grant meant to enableaging in place for older adults.The goal of the program is tohelp our residents remain asindependent as possible, preventillnesses and hospitalizationsand stay in their apartmenthome as long as possible. Makesure to stop in the next time theyare here!

Resident ManagersTom and Beth Wood

Tom and Beth Wood are theresident night managers from10 p.m. to 8 a.m. They areavailable to help you in anemergency situation. Emergencysituations include the following:overnight emergencymaintenance issues (includingheating and air-conditioning,water leaks, overflowing toilets);medical situations (falls or verybasic first-aid treatment);security and safety issues. Youcan reach Beth and Tom byeither pulling the emergencycord located in your apartmentor by calling them at(859) 468-3843 or 525-6900.

Please remember that Tomand Beth are not able to provideemergency medical care but willhelp you call 911 if necessaryand wait with you until theyarrive.

Terry Shetler, a fellowresident, also helps the residentmanagers during their off daysor when they are on vacation. Sodon’t be surprised if you see himinstead of Beth or Tom at yourdoor responding to youremergency.

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Carolyn’s Hair SalonShampoo - Set $20.00

Shampoo - Cut - Set $36.00Shampoo - Cut $18.00

Shampoo - Cut - Blow Dry$28.00

Shampoo - Cut -Blow Dry -Curling Iron $36.00Color - Set $43.00

Color - Set - Cut $55.00Perms $70.00

Men’s (clippers) $14.00Men’s (scissors) $17.00

Call Carolyn for anAppointment 859-653-4697

Reuben’s RuleWhen a ball is hit into the

stands at a big-league baseballgame, it can be kept as asouvenir. This wasn’t always thecase. In 1921, Reuben Berman, astockbroker attending a NewYork Giants game, was ejectedfrom the stadium after he caughta foul ball and tossed it into thecrowd instead of handing it overto security guards to be put backinto play, as was customary backthen. Berman sued the Giantsover the incident and won,resulting in Reuben’s Rule,which made it official that fanscould keep MLB foul balls.

Happy Father’sDay, Dads!

Every June, familieseverywhere set aside a day tohonor fathers. A father is morethan just a family’s patriarch; heis a source of wisdom andstrength for everyone in hishome. At our community, we’llbe hosting a celebration to saythank you to all our center’sdads who’ve raised generations.We will have a feast fit for aking! We’ll supply the meat forthe grill; you just bring along thefixings to make the mealcomplete. Don’t miss the funand fellowship at this Father’sDay feast.

Popular Pages: ‘The Boysof Summer’

Roger Kahn’s experiences asboth a New York sports reporterand boyhood fan of theBrooklyn Dodgers provide asentimental touch to his book“The Boys of Summer,”published in 1972. Thenonfiction best-seller replayshistoric moments from the1950s Dodgers, such as theteam’s 1955 World Series win.Kahn interviewed over a dozenplayers, including icons JackieRobinson, Pee Wee Reese andDuke Snider, who reflect on theclub’s glory days and their rolesduring that pivotal era of MajorLeague Baseball.

Kitchen CornerHello, and welcome to

Kitchen Corner.Hoping everyone has had the

opportunity to enjoy some ofthe beautiful days we have hadduring spring so far. With thechanging of the seasons, I havetried to increase our fresh fruitofferings as well as adding moredinner salads to the menu.

I want to thank everyone foryour patience during our dishmachine replacement. Iunderstand that usingdisposables is not the mostdesirable option, but wasnecessary through the weekof remodel.

Moving into June, I wouldlike to remind everyone aboutfilling out menus in a timelyfashion, making us aware ofmealtime guests before themeals and being courteous ofother residents when we havebuffets as it relates to portionsizes.

As always, if you have anycomments or suggestionsregarding food, you may bringyour concerns to any member ofthe Food Service Committee:Harry Levey, Terry Shetler,Laverne Dryer, Almeda Rea,

Mal and Bev Cobb and AlidaThistleton. There is also acomment box in the diningroom next to the drink stationor as always, I invite you tospeak directly to me or Angel.

Thank You,Tonya Simon, your Food

Service Director

June 2019

Happy

BirthdayHeights’ Birthdays

6-1 June Soward6-2 Aurelia Fitzpatrick6-7 Len Duesing6-14 Joanne Brady6-17 Verna Cornett6-19 Louise Bennett6-22 Marvin Cooley6-23 Thelma Sturgeon6-25 Kate Massey6-27 Steve Jackson6-28 Mae Puro6-28 Deanna Sesher

Gardens’ Birthdays6-2 Helen Hedger6-3 Barb Harris6-4 Joe Blandford6-18 George Frommeyer

Sunday Monday Tuesday

June

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10:15 Catholic Comm. (CR)3:00 Chapel Ser. With RandyWallace (CR)

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10:00 Ride Out With Yuvonne10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Play UNO (Lib)1:00 Kroger2:15 Active Aging ChairExercises With Pam (Lib)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Euchre (Lib)

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10:00 Bingo (CR)12:00 Play Rook (Lib)2:00 Political Diss. (PDR)2:00 Res. Council Mtg. (CR)3:00 Left Right Center (CR)3:00 Helping Hands (CardRoom)

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10:15 Catholic Comm. (CR)3:00 Chapel Serv. With LarryDillon (CR)

109:45 Catholic Comm. (CR)10:00 Play Card With Yuvonne10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Current Events (Lib)12:30 Ceramics (CR)1:00 Kroger2:15 Active Aging ChairExercises With Pam (Lib)3:00 Shopping Cart Bingo (CR)7:15 Euchre (Lib)

1110:30 Lunken Airport/ Lunch12:00 Wii Bowling (Lib)1:00 Spine Crackers LibraryClub (Lib)2:00 Political Diss. (PDR)2:00 Ice Cream Social (CR)3:00 Left Right Center (CR)3:00 Helping Hands (CardRoom)7:00 Dulcimers (CR)

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10:15 Catholic Comm. (CR)3:00 Chapel Serv. With theKirkpatricks (CR)

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10:00 Play Games WithYuvonne (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Sing A Long (Lib)1:00 Kroger2:15 Active Aging ChairExercises With Pam (Lib)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Euchre (Lib)

1810:00 Watch I Love LucyReruns (Lib)Chit Chat With AprilRave Movie Outing (TBA)12:00 Bunco (Lib)1:00 Assorted Crafts (CR)2:00 Political Diss. (PDR)3:00 Left Right Center (CR)3:00 Helping Hands (CardRoom)

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10:15 Catholic Comm. (CR)3:00 Chapel Serv. With theBaptist Temple (CR)-------------------------------10:15 Catholic Comm. (CR)3:00 Chapel Ser. With DavidCheeks (CR)

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9:45 Catholic Comm. (CR)10:00 Ride Out With Yuvonne10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Bunco (Lib)1:00 Kroger2:15 Active Aging ChairExercises With Pam (Lib)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Euchre (Lib)

2510:30 Picnic With Yuvonne12:00 Play UNO (Lib)1:00 Library Book Exchange(Lib)1:00 Play Performance (CR)2:00 Political Diss. (PDR)3:00 Left Right Center (CR)3:00 Helping Hands (CardRoom)7:00 Young at Heart (CR)

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

1:30 Deloris Raye Will Be Hereto Entertain (CR)

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9:45 Mass With FatherHenderson (CR)9:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Res. Choice (Lib)1:00 Act. Hour- Play Rook, WiiBowling and UNO (Lib)2:00 Brain Teasers (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)

610:00 Protestant Comm. (Lib)10:30 McDonald’s/ Lunch12:00 Ruwe Pharmacy (Lib)12:00 Bunco (Lib)12:30 Play Practice1:00 Manicures (Lib)1:00 Kroger3:00 Taco Social Hour WithRichard (CR)7:15 Hymn Sing (Lib)

79:45 Catholic Comm. (CR)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Sing A Long (Lib)1:00 Shopping- Five Below2:00 Bible Study (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)5:00 White Wine Tasting With aSplash of Fruit (CR)6:30 Treasured Sounds ofKaraoke (CR)7:15 Pinochle (Lib)

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9:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Res. Choice (Lib)1:00 Play Rook, Wii Bowlingand UNO (Lib)2:00 Brain Teasers (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)

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10:00 Protestant Comm. (Lib)10:00 Cards With Yuvonne12:30 Play Practice1:00 Kroger1:30 Adult Coloring (CR)3:00 Social Hour With RickAielli (CR)7:15 Hymn Sing (CR)

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10:00 Diss. With Yuvonne (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)11:30 Father’s Day Celebration(CR)1:00 Shopping- Wal Mart2:00 Bible Study (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Pinochle (Lib)

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12:00 Trip to Bel Tera to Playthe Slot Machines WithYuvonne

199:45 Mass With FatherHenderson (CR)9:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Play Rook (Lib)1:00 Play Wii Bowling, UNO(Lib)2:00 Movie Afternoon WithSnacks (CR)2:00 Brain Teasers (PDR)3:00 NO BINGO

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10:00 Protestant Comm. (Lib)12:00 Trivia (Lib)12:30 Play Practice1:00 Spa Day (Lib)1:00 Kroger3:00 Social Hour WithDenny D (CR)7:15 Hymn Sing (Lib)

219:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)Walking Group (TBA)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Sing A Long (Lib)1:00 Shopping- Florence Mall1:30 Armchair Travelers Travelto Africa (CR)2:00 Bible Study (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Pinochle (Lib)

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2:30 Jeff Gaunce Here toEntertain (CR)

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9:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Res. Choice (Lib)1:00 Act. Hour- Play Rook, WiiBowling and UNO (Lib)2:00 Brain Teasers (Lib)3:00 Bingo (CR)

2710:00 Protestant Comm. (Lib)10:00 Play Monopoly12:00 Wii Bowling (Lib)12:30 Play Practice1:00 Kroger1:30 Library Program (NationalBoone Day) (CR)3:00 Social Hour/ BirthdayParty With Jerry Fightmaster(CR)7:15 Hymn Sing (Lib)

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9:45 Crossword Puzzle (Lib)10:30 Morning Exercise (CR)12:00 Bunco (Lib)1:00 Christmas Tree Store(Shopping)2:00 Bible Study (PDR)3:00 Bingo (CR)7:15 Pinochle (Lib)

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Richard “Heavy” CollinsApt. 117

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT1. How long have you lived

here?I will be here 2 years as

of 06/24.2. What do you like most

about living here?I like everything. I love the

fact that I can do as much as Iwant or as little as I want, too. ILOVE my apartment.

3. What did you do fora living?

I ran heavy equipment for 40years and retired when I was 62to take care of my wife.

4. Are/Were you married?Do you have any children?Grandchildren?

I was married for 49 1/2 yearsto my wonderful wife Ruth. Wehave 2 children and 3grandchildren.

5. What do you like to do inyour spare time?

I like walking, watchingtelevision and taking a ride inmy truck.

6. Tell us somethinginteresting about yourself.

I really enjoyed being a dad,especially when my kids weregrowing up. I enjoyed ridingmotorcycles, 4 wheelers and allof that with my son.

7. If you had one wish whatwould it be?

To have my wife back in goodshape with no problems,because I loved her.

Memorable Melody:‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’

A conversation with a CivilWar veteran inspired the lyrics ofthis patriotic march, written byBroadway star George M. Cohanfor his 1906 stage musical“George Washington Jr.” Therousing tribute to the Americanflag declares, “Ev’ry heart beatstrue under red, white and blue,”and uses familiar lines fromother famous songs, including“Yankee Doodle Boy” and “AuldLang Syne.” During World WarI, the tune’s popularity soared,and it became the first songfrom a musical to sell more than1 million copies of sheet music.

CornerDirector’s

To the Residents of ColonialHeights and Gardens,

So many of you asked abouthow my (first time) cruise went.It was great! I would definitelylike to go again next year.

We have a lot of projectsscheduled for this summer andfall. Unfortunately, the majorproblem is getting a contractorto do them... There is so muchavailable work out there that it isalmost impossible to getcontractors to take on new jobs.Hopefully, some of the contacts

that we have established overthe years will come throughfor us.

At the time that I write this(May 13th) the Reds are playingbetter?? I am hoping for at leasta winning season.

Sincerely, Ken

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Angie DeitmaringMed Tech

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT1. How long have you

worked here?I have worked here for

15 years.2. What position were you

hired for and subsequentlywhat positions have you heldsince you came here?

I was originally hired as anurse aide. I have been a medtech now for 13years.

3. What do you like mostabout your job?

Taking care of the residents.4. Are/Were you married?

Do you have any children?Grandchildren?

I have been married to Mikefor 33 years. I have 3 childrenand 5 beautiful grandchildren.

5. What do you like to do inyour spare time?

I enjoy spending time withmy family.

6. Tell us something

interesting about yourself.I like just staying home and

doing yard work. I love plantingflowers.

7. If you had one wish whatwould it be?

To have more time withmy mom.

Simple Steps Resultin Longer Blossoms

Whether you are the luckyrecipient of flowers or buy somefor yourself, you’ll get longer lifefrom the blooms with these tips.1) Keep the vase filled withwater and professional flowerfood. (Commercial solutionsmake blossoms last longer.)Follow mixing directions forbest results; diluting the solutionmakes it ineffective. Every fewdays, replace the solution with afresh mix. 2) Every few days,recut 1 to 2 inches from stemswith a sharp knife. 3) Keepflowers in a cool spot, awayfrom direct sunlight, heatingvents or televisions. (Appliancesradiate heat, which dehydratesflowers and causes themto wither.)

Remember Me?Before there was Barbie or

Mickey Mouse, Kewpies were allthe rage, and Rose O’Neill wasthe artist who created them.

• She was born June 25,1874, in Pennsylvania andgrew up in Nebraska.

• A self-taught artist,O’Neill’s talent emergedat an early age. At 14,she won a drawing contestsponsored by anOmaha newspaper.

• At 19, she moved toNew York City and quicklygot work as a professionalillustrator. Her art wasused in many nationalmagazines as well asnewspapers and books.

• In 1909, Ladies HomeJournal featured O’Neill’sdrawings of Kewpies. Thesmiling, Cupid-likecharacters with wide eyeswere a hit. The Kewpies’popular adventuresextended to comic strips,books and paper dolls.

• A few years later, due tofans’ demand, she oversawthe production of the firstKewpie dolls and figurines,which were sold worldwideand are still collectibles.

• By 1914, O’Neill was thehighest-paid femaleillustrator in America.

• Her illustrations were alsoseen in many productadvertisements, includingJell-O and Kellogg’sCorn Flakes.