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DECEMBER 2017

Celebrating Life Each Day...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS!

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Living in an area of Christmas trees aplenty, Mary O'Neill and her family loved picking out their own tree. This one particular year, Mary's husband, John and her two children cut down an extremely large tree. It was so large, that they had to cut off the top of the tree in order for it to fit into their home. With finances being slim, they decided to decorate the tree with red lights and chili peppers and everyone in their neighborhood wanted to come and admire their Christmas tree. After that particular year, they always decorated their tree with Shamrocks, green lights and leprechauns.

Dottie Crabb and her husband Bob, lived in Germany with a host family (Peter and Anna Schmidt) while he was serving in the service. One night, as a surprise, the host family knocked on their door and invited them into the living room. To their wonder and surprise, there was a beautiful

Christmas tree decorated with real candles and and had wonderful German cookies waiting for them..

Mary Himmelman tells this story: How I met My husband:"Each year, Jack would go to a Christmas tree farm and cut down a Blue Spruce for his mom and dad's home. He would then spray it all white and put on 2,000 little white light bulbs, silver bells(from small to large),silver birds and butterflies with long flowing tails, tinsel rope and a mirrored ball on the top which rotated. He would then sprinkle it white white snow. My mom was in a club with his mom and she encouraged me and my college girlfriend, who was artistic to go see this tree. We did, and Jack came home from night school and the rest is history. We kept up the tradition with our own children."

What are your memories of Christmas?

Christmas Memories

Adam Ewert 12/01 Mary Dash 12/02 Teresa Christensenn 12/04 WIlson Dorsett 12/06 Frances Curfman 12/09 Gus Hurt 12/10 Jack Harvey 12/10 Ruth Taber 12/12 Frank Gewickey 12/12 Clarence Olsen 12/13 Bill Kelly 12/13 Patsy Schrock 12/15 Lorraine Gray 12/15 Agnes Tilghman 12/23 Norma Gratzfeld 12/26 Libby Henderson 12/26 Virginia Palasini 12/28 Earleen Andrews 12/28 Flat Mardis 12/29

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What's Happening at Village on the Park?

December 2017

Welcome

New Resident !

Brenda, Peggy , and Virginia Walking for Cancer Awareness and Survivors.

Frank Garza

We had a great time with these cute Trick-or-Treaters telling us "Happy Halloween"!

Saint Frances Wolf Sanctuary was amazing! This is the "wolfdog" Romulus posing with our Residents.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science came here to present Ancient Egypt; very interesting!

The Wilson's, David, Jean and friends enjoyed some good food at Phil's Roadhouse Grill after visiting the wolves.

Peggy J. enjoying her Serenade by "The Legend Show" Man.

The residents love listening to Saints Alive!

The VOP Nutcracker Market was a great

success!

Our Families enjoying togetherness!

Happenings Around VOP

December 2017Village on the Park

All are welcome

* ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Community Events Entertainment Special Activit ies Trips

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1

8:45 Communion in the Chapel; "Mary QueenCatholic Church"

9:00 Church Shuttle10:30 Church Shuttle1:30 Skip Bo2:00 Heavenly Sounds Bell

Choir1:30 Spades3:00 Church in the Chapel

FW Baptist Church

8:45 Communion in the Chapel "Mary Queen Catholic"

9:00 Church Shuttle10:30 Church Shuttle1:30 Skip Bo1:30 Spades2:45 Bay Area Chorus at CL

Lk Presbyterian3:00 Board Games3:00 Church In The Chapel

Friendswood UMC

8:45 Communion in theChapel; "Mary QueenCatholic Church"

9:00 Church Shuttle10:30 Church Shuttle1:00 Nutcracker at UHCL1:30 Skip Bo1:30 Spades3:00 Board Games

10:00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip-Bo 1:30 Spades2:00 Penny Poker2:00 Popcorn Social4:00 Richard Adams Sings6:00 Cards in the Swan Rm6:30 Bible Study w/Clarence

9:30 Tai Chi Video 10;00 Mexican Train10:15 Coffee Club-Wendly Adler/

Art Discussion12:00 Lunch Bunch-Perry's

Steakhouse-Friendswood 12:15 Skip Bo1:30 Spades2;00 Popcorn Social2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Special Bingo6:00 Cards in the Swan Rm6:30 Bible Study w/ Clarence

9:30 Tai Chi Video10;00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip Bo1:30 Spades2;00 Popcorn Social2:00 Penny Poker6:00 Cards in the Swan Rm 6:30 Bible Study w/ Clarence

LITTLE DAY MUSIC 10:00 AM

9:30 Exercise10:00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Rummikub1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social3:00 Bingo4:00 The Arnharts

10:00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Rummikub1:30 Dominoes

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 5:30 PM

9:30 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Rummikub1:30 Dominoes3:40 Christmas Caroling w/Cline

Elementary 2nd Graders

9:30 Exercise10:00 "Horse Races"w/Tif fany12:15 Skip B01:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social3:00 Bingo4:30 Mixer in the Mall

w/ Cindy Thomas6:00 Pasadena Hometown

Opry

9:00 Innovative Study On Balance by iShoe Balance Company

9:30 Exercise-9:30 Painting Class10:00 Skip Bo10:00 Brain Challenge10:30 Menu Dash -Chef Richard12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Chair Yoga w/ Cheri1:00 Bridge1:00 Curtis the Piano Man1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social2:15 Blood Pressure Checks3:00 Bingo

9:30 Exercise-9:30 Painting Class10:00 Brain Challenge10:30 Christmas Gift Wrapping10:00 Skip Bo12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Bridge1:00 Chair Yoga w/ Cheri1:30 TOWN HALL1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social2:15 Blood Pressure Checks3:00 Bingo

9:30 Exercise -Chair Dancing 10:00 Tai Chi Video10:00 Skip Bo12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Bridge2:00 Popcorn2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Knit & Crochet4:00 Village Players5:30 FW Library Movie: "The

Man who came to Dinner

8:45 Communion in theChapel; "Mary QueenCatholic Church"

9:00 Church Shuttle10:30 Church Shuttle1:30 Skip Bo1:30 Spades3:00 Church In the Chapel

Living Stones Church3:00 Board Games

9:30 Exercise12:15 Skip Bo1:30 Dominoes2:00 New Resident Party

w/ Banana Splits3:00 Bingo4:30 Mixer in the Mall

w/ Jerry Saucier

9:30 Exercise10:00 Dollar Tree10:30 Charra Dance Studio12:15 Skip-Bo12:45 Singing Christmas Tree

at First Baptist Church Pasadena "The Road To Christmas

1:00 MovieThree Wise Women

1:00 Hand & Foot2:00 Penny Poker 3:00 Crochet & Knit5:00 Cards In The Swan

11:00 New Year's Party w/ Vince King

12:15 Skip-Bo1:00 Hand & Foot2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Dollar Tree3:00 Crochet & Knit5:00 Cards In The Swan Rm

9:30 Exercise12:15 Skip-Bo1:00 Movie-Mrs. Santa Claus 1:00 Hand & Foot2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Dollar Tree3:00 Crochet & Knit5:00 Cards In The Swan Rm

9:30 Exercise10 :00 Mass in the Chapel12:15 Skip Bo1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social 3:00 Bingo4:30 Mixer in the Mall w/

Fred Parrott

9:30 Tai Chi Video 10;00 Mexican Train10:30 Coffee Club- Christmas

Memories12:00 Shopping Trip to

Steinmart, Bed,Bath & Beyond

12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Singing w/ Jane Johnson1:30 Birthday Party w/ Bill P.1:30 Spades2;00 Popcorn Social2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Special Bingo6:00 Cards in the Swan Rm 6:30 Bible Study w/ Clarence

9:30 Exercise-9:30 Painting Class10:00 Skip Bo10:00 Brain Challenge12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Chair Yoga w/ Cheri1:00 Bridge1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social2:15 Blood Pressure Checks3:00 Bingo5:00 Kennedy Dance Studio

9:15 Communion In The Chapel w/ Mary Queen

9:30 Exercise12:15 Skip B01:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social3:00 Bingo4:30 Mixer in the Mall

w/ Jerry Saucier6:15 Clear Lake Pops Clear

Lake Symphony

9:30 Exercise11:30 Student Christmas

Special MWAA String Orchestra12:15 Skip-Bo1:00 Movie-The Most

Wonderful Time Of Year

1:00 Hand & Foot1:00 Dollar Tree2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Crochet & Knit5:00 Cards In The Swan Rm

MOVIE THEATER--TBD

9:30 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Rummikub1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social3:00 Bingo

9:30 Exercise -Chair Dancing10:00 Tai Chi Video10:00 Skip Bo12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Bridge2:00 Penny Poker2:00 Popcorn Social3:00 Knit & Crochet

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE MONDAY & THURSDAY FRIDAY

Doctor Days Bank & Grocery Store

TUESDAY SATURDAY

Walmart, CVS, Walgreens Dollar Store & Saturday

& Nail Appointments Night Church Shuttle

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY

9:30 Exercise -Chair Dancing10:00 Tai Chi Video10:00 Skip Bo12:15 Skip Bo1:00 Mah Jongg1:00 Bridge2:00 Penny Poker2:00 Popcorn Social3:00 Knit & Crochet

9:30 Exercise

12:15 Skip Bo1:30 Dominoes2:00 Ice Cream Social 3:00 Bingo4:30 Mixer in the Mall w/

Luis Ramirez

9:30 Exercise 11:00 Men Of Praise12:15 Skip-Bo1:00 Movie-A Christmas

Kiss1:00 Hand & Foot2:00 Penny Poker3:00 Dollar Tree3:00 Crochet & Knit4:00 Gregorian Study

Students Sing5:00 Cards In The Swan Rm

Clarence O. 12/13Adam E. 12/01 Bill Kelly 12/13 Mary Dash 12/02 Patsy S . 12/15 Teresa C. 12/04 Lorraine G 12/21Dorsett W. 12/06 Agnes T 12/23Frances C. 12/09 Norma G. 12/26Gus Hurt 12/10 Libby H. 12/26Jack Harvey 12/10 Virginia P 12/28Ruth Taber 12/12 Earleen A. 12/28Frank G. 12/12 Flat M. 12/29

8:45 Communion in theChapel; "Mary QueenCatholic Church"

9:00 Church Shuttle10:30 Church Shuttle1:30 Skip Bo1:30 Spades3:00 Board Games3:00 Church In The Chapel w/

Friends Church

M erry Christmas

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December 2017

As Christmas grows near, we want to remember what is important. Whether it's during a football game or around the dinner table, let your family know what you are thankful for. Find opportunities to share how grateful you are to have them and for everything they do for you.This will certainly help you be more aware of the blessings in your life.

If you are not knowledgeable already, perhaps you could ask a grandchild how to share faith related stories on social media. It is always fun to share your own experiences.

Sometimes inviting loved ones to a worship event may seem intimidating, but if there is a special musical event or holiday

worship service coming up then that may be the perfect time.

Display your faith through your actions. When you are kind and loving to others, everyone can feel and see your inner faith. Look for big and small service activities to set a good example for your friends and family. Suggesting and then organizing a trip with friends or family to the local food bank, shelter, etc. is a great way to share the feelings that true service brings.

One of the most comfortable ways of sharing your faith with friends and family is to ask them about their faith first. You can better understand people when you understand their beliefs.

It is much easier to find things in common with your loved ones when you are able to find things in common with each other.

It is also a lot of fun to share your Christmas memories with your family. Even if they have heard the story before, most will love hearing it again and again.

It is so important to let your family know who you really are. One example is; write all of your likes and dislikes down for them. Tell them about your childhood and what it was like then. They love to hear and learn about you. Maybe they will even carry on some of your traditions!

Enjoy this Christmas season and may God bless you and yours!

Cherish Your Family

Mind, Body & Soul With a little planning, preparing for the holidays can be much easier. It is also a way to reduce some of the stress that might come with the season. Here are a few suggestions:

Know your spending limit. This year, set a budget, and don't spend more than you have planned.

Give something personal. You can show love and caring with any gift that is meaningful and personal. It doesn't have to cost a lot. You can even write your memoirs and give it to your family members!

Get organized. Make lists or use an appointment book to keep track of tasks to do and events to attend.

Be realistic. Try not to put pressure on yourself to create the perfect holiday for your family.

Keep a regular sleep, meal, and exercise schedule! Most of all, enjoy your family!

Making a Difference

We are looking forward to our Annual Open House, " A Memorable Christmas" on

Thursday, December 14 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm

We hope to help you create wonderful memories to share with your family again this

year. We will have music, food and entertainment.

3:30pm-4:00pm- Appetizers through out Building

4:00pm - 6:00pm Buffet in Town Hall, Seating in the Activity Rm.

4:00pm - 5:45pm Door Prizes3:00pm - 4:00pm-Alex the Balloon

Artist-Throughout3:30pm-5:00pm-Santa Claus in the Parlour

3:30pm-4:30pm Edmond Baker-Saxophone in Front Entry

3:30pm - 5:30pm Memory Station4:00 -5:00pm The Karam Family in the Parlour

4:00pm-5:00pm-Fred Parrott in Town Hall4:15pm-5:15pm- Bill Parish In The Mall

5:00pm-6:30pm-Dance w/ the Ziggy Band in the DR

Annual Open House

Reducing Holiday Stress

Sharing Time with Family is a great way to make lifelong Memories.