Epworth Villa Happenings December 12, 2018

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Vol. 3, Issue 50 Week of December 12, 2018

Editor: Susan Williams Community Activities Coordinator

EDITION HIGHLIGHTS: (click on event to go to that page)

Kids to Carol………………………..…...2 Comment/Suggestion Box…..…...4 Jackson Music Program……....……8

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th 2:00—4:00 PM GRAND BALLROOM

The Children’s Christmas Party for IL Christmas Party…………............9 families of employees takes place on Friday, December 14th from 2:00 — 4:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom. ResiHealth & Wellness Seminar ….…10 dents from all areas of the Epworth Campus are invited to attend to observe the festivities and partake of the offered Calendars Available……….….......11 refreshments. Mr. & Mrs. Santa will visit with and distribute bags of goodies while the face-painting clown and the balloon lady provide further entertainment.

Each child will have the opportunity to choose a book of their very own to take home.

There will be ample chairs for spectator seating. As a safety factor, folks using motorized vehicles are asked to be aware that there will be many little people who will be busily moving throughout the room. We recommend that they park their vehicles and find a seat in a chair.

ANNUAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CHRISTMAS DINNER WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH REDBUD ROOM The dinner is FREE to ALL Independent Living Residents ONLY. The Bistro will be closed all day on December 12th in preparation for the dinner. Café will be open regular hours.

Redbud Room — Doors open at 4:45pm http://www.epworthvilla.org/events/ Click link for past issues of Epworth Villa Happenings

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WOMEN’S COFFEE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12th COFFEE 10:00 AM, PROGRAM 10:30 AM REDBUD “Here we come a-caroling!” What better way to celebrate the Advent Season than speaker Jimette McLean’s sharing of Christmas stories—past, present, and future! What is your favorite Carol? Do you think we all could sing through the WHOLE “Twelves Days of Christmas”? The word ‘Carol’ actually means dance or a song of praise and joy. Our familiar carols come from many countries, cultures, and sung in many languages. The origins of Christmas songs dates back to around the 4th century AD when some of the Latin Christian hymns were written out and evolved into songs we recognize and sing today. Come and bring neighbors, friends, and guests early for coffee and treats!

EPWORTH VILLA BOOK CLUB WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 1:30 PM JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM Everyone is welcome to join us for book club. Just bring a book that you have either read or are in the process of reading. Those in attendance will share with everyone a little about the book and why they enjoyed reading it. So come join the fun! Hope to see you there.

QUAIL SPRINGS

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM TO CAROL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH STARTING AT 10:30 AM IN THE COFFEE LOUNGE

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MARY MARTHA CIRCLE FROM QUAIL SPRINGS UMC WILL MEET THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 AT EPWORTH VILLA IN THE JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM 9:30 AM FOR REFRESHMENTS AND 10:00 AM FOR THE PROGRAM THE PROGRAM WILL FEATURE OUR FRIEND ANDRE CONTINO REPRESENTING SKYLINE MINISTRIES PLEASE BRING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, TOILET PAPER, WARM CLOTHES & BLANKETS IT IS ALSO OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY! BRING A FRIEND! FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE GATHER IN MY NAME, THERE AM I WITH THEM -MATTHEW 18:20

COFFEE CHAT WITH THE CEO Enjoy coffee with the CEO Thursday, DECEMBER 13th, starting at 10:00 am in the Coffee Lounge. These coffees are being held every Thursday to give residents an opportunity to chat with the CEO in an informal setting.

REMINDER: IT’S TIME TO TURN IN YOUR NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER HOURS. Please have them in BY DECEMBER 15th.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SHEET!!

Please return to the WHITE BOX at the RECEPTION DESK Marked Susan’s Box or Take them to Susan’s Office.

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GRAND-FRIENDS If you are interested in participating in Grand Friends at Quail Springs UMC, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book. For more information or to find out what a grand-friend does, contact Nancie W. at 748-6554. Those interested will be going on Thursday mornings, from 10:45—11:30 am.

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY FRIDAYS AT 11:00 AM THROUGH DECEMBER 21ST NORTH CLASSROOM Led by Rev. Dwight Magnus

The Prophecies of Advent December 14 “A shoot shall come out Isaiah 11 from the stump of Jesse” December 21

“But you, O Bethlehem… “ Micah 5

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR IL RESIDENTS WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 12TH & 19TH 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM COFFEE LOUNGE Kathy Berry will once again this year be wrapping gifts for residents this holiday season in the Coffee Lounge on Wednesdays in December. The service she is providing is completely FREE. Kathy will provide the paper, ribbon, bows, tape and anything else needed to wrap your gifts. This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY.

COMMENT/SUGGESTION BOX Do you have a suggestion, comment or concern that you would like to have addressed? Now you can! You may leave a note to be addressed in the WHITE BOX at the front desk for Laura Garrett. If at all possible you are asked to sign your name, but of course you can also remain anonymous. PLEASE NOTE: The box will still be where you leave information for Susan just as you have been doing.

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NATIVITIES Once again this year, Jimette M. is inviting everyone to her apartment, #284, to view her collection of 120 depictions of the Nativity. Please call 623-3759 before going to make sure she is available.

Fitness on the Floors Schedule for December 2018 Friday, December 14: 1 South Friday, December 21: 1 North NO FITNESS OF THE FLOOR DECEMBER 28TH We will start at 10:30 am.

Bring your neighbor!

ATTENTION IL RESIDENTS: Firetrol will be in the community on December 13th and 14th checking the smoke detectors in the apartments. This inspection will impact IL North , IL South and IL East.

The technician will be accompanied by a staff member and will need to enter all apartments.

Thank you, Lauren Cantu

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SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH BRILL CHAPEL 9:30 AM PRAYING IT UP

Psalms 103

Sometimes when a person is the recipient of a kind deed, the individual will talk about “paying it forward.” The idea is that anyone who has been helped should “forward” that kindness to someone else. This way of thinking is meant to counter a self– centered “me-first” frame of mind.

The principle comes from certain biblical passages. When sending his disciples to preach and do miracles in his name, Jesus said, “Freely you have received; freely give”.

(Matthew 10:8; compare Romans 15:25-27) Scripture also encourages the practice of “praying it upward”, of acknowledging that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). Offering praise to the Lord does not mean ignoring the needs of others around us; if anything, it encourages us to bless others as we have been blessed and to thus “pay forward” the goodness we have received from God. The Bible includes dozens of commands to praise the Lord. The book of Psalms witnesses imperatives and a variety of expressions of praise to God. One such is the source of this lesson.

Come early to hear our own Fretta Moore bless us with her piano mastery of the hymns at 9:15am. Burrel McNaught will lead this lesson.

VESPERS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Raymond (Trey) Witzel, Associate Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Edmond.

Music by the Villa Voices: “O Lord How Shall I Meet You”

VESPERS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Sam Powers, Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church, Edmond.

Music by the Villa Voices: “Precious Child So Sweetly Sleeping” 6

MESSIAH BY G.F. HANDEL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 7:00 PM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, OKC LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 5:30 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM) Christmas isn't complete without Handel's masterpiece! A perennial favorite ever since its premiere in 1742, the work is a setting of Biblical texts from the old and new testaments. Though a monument of baroque style, Handel's music is nevertheless timeless in its appeal and emotional power, captivating audience members for generations.

WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR THIS TRIP!! IF YOU SIGNED UP AND CANNOT GO, PLEASE SEE SUSAN. THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE ON THE WAITING LIST AT THIS TIME. DID YOU KNOW……

The citizens of Dublin prevailed upon Handel to compose a piece of music to be performed as a fundraiser for the poor of Dublin. Handel responded by writing the Messiah, which he also conducted at the first performance of this timeless piece of Christmas music.

INQUIRING MINDS MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH WELLNESS CLASSROOM 7:14 PM The MAYO CLINIC: FAITH, HOPE, SCIENCE Directed by Ken Burns A hospital of second opinions and last resort, it was always an unusual, inspirational place, cutting edge, not the least of whose innovations was to put the health of the patient ahead of that of the institution. Patients were treated according to what they could afford to pay; the hospital eventually became officially nonprofit, and doctors were (and still are) paid a salary, eliminating the temptation to order four procedures where one will do. Teamwork is prized: "Our failures as a profession are the failures of individualism, the result of competitive medicine," said Will Mayo. "It must be done by collective effort."

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JACKSON MUSIC PROGRAM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH 2:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL The Jackson Music Studio will offer a Christmas performance in the chapel at Epworth Villa on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00pm.

Please join us for a fun time of Christmas music presented by 14 pianists. Residents will be invited to join in on a sing along of well loved Christmas carols at the close of the performance. The Jackson Music studio is looking forward to sharing their gifts with the residents of Epworth Villa. See you there and Happy Holidays!

JUNE CARTER MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2:00 P.M. WOODWORTH ROOM BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH 9:30 - 10:30 AM COFFEE LOUNGE HAVE YOU HAD YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED RECENTLY? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th 3:00 PM SOUTH CLASSROOM HearingLife will be at Epworth Villa on Tuesday, December 18th beginning at 3:00 pm in the South Classroom, to help with your hearing aid needs. Free cleaning and adjustments of your existing hearing aids, servicing your existing hearing aids, minor repairs at no charge, battery supplies and other assisted listening devices at a discounted price. They can also answer any questions you may have regarding your hearing or hearing aids at that time. No appointment or sign up is necessary, just SHOW UP if you need help with your hearing aid. http://www.hearinglife.com/ 8

IL CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY THE ‘TINKER BAND’ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18TH 7:00 PM GRAND BALLROOM All Independent Living Residents are invited to come and join their friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening in the Grand Ballroom featuring the ’Tinker Band’. If you have heard the band before you know how good they are. There will also be snacks and punch for everyone to enjoy.

As added fun that night there will be a Holiday Photo Booth for residents who would like to have their picture taken with fun props!

GARY JOHNSON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19TH 3:00 PM JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

ORGAN AND CAROLS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST 2:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL Come enjoy the music of the season! This program will feature our own Wes Howl on organ playing a variety of Christmas carols. There will also be a sing along on many of them!

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CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM GRAND BALLROOM Selection of Fresh Fruit

Assorted Cheese & Crackers Chilled Shrimp Salad Bar with Assorted Toppings Mustard Baked Chicken Brown Sugar Bourbon Baked Ham Roasted Turkey & Gravy Salmon with Orange Glazed Prime rib (carving Station) Traditional Holiday Stuffing Sweet Glaze Sweet Potato Smashed Potatoes Corn Casserole Macaroni and Cheese Green Bean Casserole Cranberry Sauce Freshly Baked Breads, Cookies, scones Assorted Desserts.

Hot Apple cider RESERVATION SHEETS MUST BE TURNED IN TO THE FRONT DESK TO GUARANTEE SEATING

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ANNUAL CALENDARS AVAILABLE The 2019 calendars are finally here. Thank you to BancFirst for sponsoring them this year.

If you would like to have one, please see Anita in the bank to pick one up.

PIERSALL MUSIC STUDIO MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 7:00 PM BRILL CHAPEL

BINGO WITH BILL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH 7:15 PM REDBUD ROOM

NEW YEAR’S EVE GATHERING MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST 4:00 — 7:00 PM COFFEE LOUNGE Come join your friends and neighbors on New Year’s Eve afternoon for some fun early ringing in the New Year. The gathering will start at 4:00 pm in the Coffee Lounge and last until around 7:00 pm or when everyone decides to call it a night. Please bring a finger food item to share. This is a come-and-go event or a come-and-stay event, whichever you prefer.

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NEW! at THE MARKET

Healthy Veggies to add to your Pot Pie Or Pizza Dinner.

Best Choice peas or beans & Del Monte corn or Mixed Veggies are located on the shelf under the pudding.

Sunday, DECEMBER 30th at 4:30 pm in the Brill Chapel. Everyone welcome!!

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FOR ALL OF YOUR DINING NEEDS AND CATERING EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT ARON GASCHE AT CELL: 620-757-0673 OR OFFICE: 405-486-1332 *All catering events must be booked by making an appointment with Aron. All catering events must be booked three business days prior to the event date. ‘Tis the season to go shopping! It seems we are getting a lot of packages for the holidays early this year and they can pile up quickly. If you receive a package, it would be most appreciated if you retrieve it as soon as you can.

Thank you so much, Michele Miruski, Front Desk Receptionist

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS AT EPWORTH ART CORNER (Second Floor above the Library) We are very fortunate to have the space for all to participate in needle work, crafts and arts of all mediums (oil, acrylics, water, etc.).

We gather together as a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm and on Fridays at 10:00 am. If you would like to learn to do anything listed above, please let us know.

There are plenty of residents who would love to help you learn!

For more information or questions, please contact Phyllis B.

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SATURDAY MATINEE MOVIE (Shown in the 2nd Floor Theater) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH MATINEE @ 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2005

THE CONSTANT GARDENER An adaption of John le Carre’s novel, this romantic drama dovetails with spine-tingling suspense as a shy diplomat is roused to action by his wife’s death. Her murder shatters the world of this low-level functionary at Britain’s Kenyan consulate. As two disparate souls’ love story unfolds, danger and paranoia envelop the diplomat as he attempts to unravel the mystery.

Ratings: R 16+

Run Time: 2hr 8min

EVTV MOVIE WILL BE SHOWN On EVTV Channel 1960 SAT. 7:00 PM AND WED. 8:00 PM SAT., DECEMBER 15TH AND WED., DECEMBER 19TH

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Ruined by a miser (Lionel Barrymore) on Christmas Eve, a suicidal family man (James Stewart) sees life anew thanks to his guardian angel.

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EPWORTH VILLA HAPPENINGS IN PICTURES RED EARTH TREEFEST

DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY

HEARTLAND VOICES

CHRISTMAS AT EPWORTH

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Epworth Villa Weekly Activities Week of December 12 through December 19, 2018 Wednesday December 12

Thursday December 13

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 Leave @ 10:00 10:00 Gathering, 10:30 Program 1:00 p.m.

1:30 2:00 – 4:00 5:00 – 7:00 8:00 9:00 a.m.

10:00 10:30 10:45 1:00 p.m.

1:30 2:00 – 4:00 3:30 7:00

Friday December 14

9:00 a.m.

9:30 10:00 Leave @ 10:00 10:30 11:00 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Saturday December 15

9:00 a.m.

10:00 10:45 2:00 p.m.

Leave 2:30

Sunday December 16

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Crest Women’s Coffee - Redbud Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom Epworth Book Club – Joe White Living Room FREE Gift Wrapping – Coffee Lounge IL Christmas Dinner - Redbud Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay Water Aerobics – Pool Coffee with the CEO—Coffee Lounge QSUMC Kids to Carol – Starting in Coffee Lounge Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Art & Needlework Group – Art Corner Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Marketing Open House Vespers Service – Brill Chapel Vespers REPLAY – EVTV Channel 1960 Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Art & Needlework Group – Art Corner Shopping – Target Fitness on the Floors—1st Floor South Advent Bible Study – North Classroom Children’s Christmas Party – Grand Ballroom

7:00

Tai Chi w/Kathy Plummer – Wellness Studio Flex and Stretch - Wellness Center Chair Yoga – Wellness Center Matinee Movie in the Theater Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma Concert (RESCHEDULED) Movie Night – EVTV Channel 1960

9:30 a.m.

10:50 2:00 p.m.

Leave @ 5:30

Sunday School – Brill Chapel St. Luke’s Live Stream – Brill Chapel Jackson Music Studio Concert – Brill Chapel Messiah @ 1st Presbyterian OKC

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Monday December 17

9:00 a.m.

9:30 10:15 2:00 p.m.

7:00 7:14

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Limber Up – Wellness Studio June Carter – Woodworth Room Piersall Music Program – Brill Chapel Inquiring Minds – Wellness Classroom

Tuesday December 18

9:00 a.m.

9:30 9:30 – 10:30 10:30 10:45 1:00 p.m.

1:30

Water Aerobics - Pool Golden Swans – Wellness Studio EAH Blood Pressure Checks – Coffee Lounge Dennis Elem. Honor Choir – Grand Ballroom Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Art & Needlework Groups – Art Corner Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom HearingLife – South Classroom IL Christmas Party-Tinker Band – Grand Ballroom

3:00 7:00

Wednesday December 19

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 Leave @ 10:00 10:30 1:00 p.m.

2:00 – 4:00 3:00 8:00

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Homeland/Uptown Grocery Health & Wellness Seminar #6 – Grand Ballroom Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom FREE Gift Wrapping – Coffee Lounge Gary Johnson – Joe White Living Room Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Business Hours for Services Available at Epworth Villa M–F

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mercy Clinic is Open

M, W, F

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BancFirst is Open

M-F

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Market is Open

M–F

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thrifty Pharmacy is Open

DINING HOURS M – Sat.

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Café Open

M, F & Sat.

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bistro Open

T, W, TH

11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Bistro Open

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sun.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Bistro Open

T – TH

4:45 -- 7:00 p.m.

Redbud Open

4th Sun. of Month

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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