Community Matters The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
August 2018
Pretty Nails Spa Have you been hearing the ocean lately? Smelling orchids and peonies, or the calming scents of lavender? You must have passed our Pretty Nails Spa.You’ll be pleased to know that spa services in The Glen have been given a makeover. From listening to the sounds of the ocean to soaking your hands in water or choosing from a variety of lotions and scrubs, we want to give you options and make you feel pretty. We will be offering Pretty Nails Spa services on Friday in skilled care and Thursday in assisted living. This is a “no-tipping” salon in keeping with Presbyterian Manor policies. For more information, speak with someone in the lifestyles department.
Resident Rita Napoli and a young family member with a recent issue of Community Matters in Pittsburgh, Pa.
New ‘community’ tradition Where will you take Community Matters? Resident Rita Napoli recently flew to Pittsburgh, Pa., for her granddaughter’s wedding. She is simply glowing in her pretty dress. Before leaving for this fun trip, Rita got her nails done at Aberdeen’s Pretty Nails Spa and grabbed a recent edition of Community Matters to take with her.
Activity assistant and Pretty Nails Spa specialist Stephanie Ameis pampers residents Lenora Greenburg and Helen Quante.
If you are traveling or going out with family and friends, take a Community Matters newsletter with you and submit your picture to Bethany Holohan, life enrichment director, at bholohan@pmma.org, and you can join us as we start a new tradition at The Glen at Aberdeen Heights.
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June birthday party We celebrated June birthdays with the music of Laren Loveless and a beautiful cake with the flower and gemstone of June, the rose and the pearl.
Left: Paul Biesterfeldt and Helen Quante celebrate their June birthdays.
Connie Josse and her husband Frank enjoy the beautiful June cake.
Above: Rena Hale and a preschooler work on one of the tablecloths for display at the Art is Ageless reception.
Musical entertainment draws a crowd at The Glen at Aberdeen Heights.
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Reliving memories through music
is published monthly for residents and friends of Aberdeen Heights by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at: PresbyterianManors.org.
The walls of The Glen have heard some new voices and new sounds that bring back memories in the last few months.
James “Jamie” Kneen, executive director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Bethany Holohan, life enrichment director, bholohan@pmma.org. Telephone: 314-909-6010 Address: 505 Couch Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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Local singer and songwriter Laren Loveless sings all requested songs. If you have a special song you have been thinking of, let Life Enrichment Director Bethany Holohan know. Most recently, Mary Alice Lynch requested, “(I’d Like to Get You on a) Slow Boat to China” sung by Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby on a 1958 album “Fancy Meeting You Here.” Helen Quante requested one of her favorites, “Don’t Let the Stars Get In Your Eyes.” Laren has a sincere and special way of connecting with his audience and wants to sing songs you love. Christina Heddell and Michele Malawey also have delighted us on the violin and piano, as part of “Christina and Friends.” They have created fans across The Glen with their dynamic and lively “Name That Tune” performances. Residents love calling out the names of popular and sometimes hard-toguess tunes. This has become a favorite in both Assisted Living and The Glen, where they play back-to-back performances in each location each time they perform. Like us on Facebook
Family happy hour Family happy hour: Join us for family happy hour one Sunday every month, held in the assisted living family room and common area. Our August family happy hour will be Aug. 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. We will have hors d’oeuvres, spirits, nonalcoholic drinks and live music from some of the regions finest musicians. Our June happy hour was a Father’s Day happy hour with the music of The Stewart Family Band. The room was packed!
Above: Four generations of the Wayne Bennetsen family. Left: Nick Messmer, left, and son, Joe Messmer, enjoy some local craft beer and smoked salmon.
Assisted living happy hour Join us on Tuesdays when we have nonalcoholic wine, beer, soda, white and red wine, and a special “tasting” of a signature spirit.
Assisted living resident Betty Spence with a hibiscus sour beer for our “sour beer” happy hour.
Resident Donald Lavin enjoys locally owned Wellbeing nonalcoholic beer, “Hell Raiser Amber Beer.” His grandson from Brooklyn visited for one week and enjoyed time with his grandpa on our patio, soaking up the sun and enjoying a tasty cold beverage.
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From local craft beer and sparkling wine to Spanish reds and Amish wine, we look forward to treating you to some new and unique spirits.
Our happy hours are on Wednesday at 3 p.m. and we will serve nonalcoholic wine, beer and soda. We hope to see you there! The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
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Small Business Day: Nathaniel Reid Bakery Our Small Business Day series recently featured one of the finest pastry chefs in the United States. Nathaniel Reid, a graduate of the highly acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris with a Grand Diploma in Culinary and Pastry Arts, opened Nathaniel Reid Baker in Kirkwood in 2016. Nathaniel presented to our residents about owning a small business and choosing community-minded and family-friendly Kirkwood for his bakery, and he brought a huge platter of handmade pastries and croissants for the residents to taste.
Pictured with Nathaniel Reid are residents Helen Quante, Bill Branson, Don Otto, Mary Riegel and Rita Napoli.
June 2012, he was recognized by Dessert Professional Magazine as one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America.
Nathaniel was selected as the winner When asked what his favorite of the U.S. Pastry Competition and ingredient to bake with was, Nathaniel quickly answered: named Pastry Chef of the Year in New York City in 2010. In 2011 and chocolate! Because of his again in 2012, he was a judge at the relationships with Valrhona Chocolate, a premium chocolate competition in New York City. In manufacturer in the small town of
Tain-l’Hermitage, France, Nathaniel is able to use what many consider the finest chocolate in the world. Several residents have popped into his shop since the program, and we have an excursion planned to his shop. It would be fair to say that everyone in the audience would agree that Nathaniel is as nice as he is talented. This was truly an enjoyable time.
Forest Park comes to Aberdeen Forest Park opened to the public on June 24, 1876, and is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. At 1,293 acres, today it attracts more than 12 million visitors a year. In May, we had a presentation from Forest Joe White, left, and Stephen Schenkenberg Park Forever, a non-profit give residents an in-depth presentation of Forest Park’s past, present and future. conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain and sustain Forest Park. Joseph White, son-in-law of assisted living resident Don Lavin, and former chairman of Forest Park Forever, presented along with Stephen Schenkenberg, vice president of communications and marketing. The speakers answered questions and residents later took a driving tour of this great park.
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Community Matters August 2018
Birthday celebration Nancy Lumpkin enjoys a surprise visit from family for her 99th birthday celebration. Correction: In the July edition of Community Matters, Mary Ellen Vogel was misidentified in a photo caption with her husband, John. Aberdeen Heights staff apologizes for the error. Like us on Facebook