Community Matters The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
July 2018
Celebrating art The Glen residents enjoyed the 2018 Art is Ageless® cocktail reception. Art was displayed throughout assisted living and the skilled care center, with works from several residents. Jean Moses displayed her fantastic puzzles, Anne Herron shared her art collection, Rita Seiler put her embroidery and family art on view, Joan Murphy revealed several pottery and wood carvings, Connie Josse shared her Christmas cross stitch, and Anne Vogel displayed her cross stitch botanicals. Mary Alice Lynch wrote a delightful children’s book that her granddaughter illustrated, Gordan Grundmann displayed his art, Ellen Umlauf showed off her wonderful cross stitch, Nelda Richardson offered her collection of art from her travels around the world and Don Behren’s metal sculptures were a hit. We also had a special exhibit of Helen Quante’s lovely watercolors and acrylics. The works the residents have done throughout the last several months in art class also were displayed. Ryan Bradley, a student at Chaminade High School, ART, continued on page 4
Residents read a Winnie the Pooh book, “An Arts & Crafts Day,” to preschoolers. See additional photos on page two.
Art is truly ageless This year’s Art is Ageless® reception included a new twist—a beautiful intergenerational art project and display. This idea was born from a moment between mother and son back in March. After reading a Winnie the Pooh book, “An Arts & Crafts Day,” to her son, Life Enrichment Director Bethany Holohan thought it would be fun to do an intergenerational art program with residents and preschoolers from a nearby school. This project became a fun and engaging activity for the children and residents alike. In March, residents in skilled nursing and assisted living took turns reading this book to the children. In April, the children came to Aberdeen Heights and helped paint three tablecloths to be displayed at the art show. Lastly, the children attended the art show. This project embraced the meaning of “Art is Ageless.” We found the artist in everyone.
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Across generations Above: Rena Hale and a preschooler work on one of the tablecloths for display at the Art is Ageless reception. Left, Mary Fugate and Activity Assistant Stephanie Ameis pose with Brooke Wright and local preschoolers from Moms Who Care.
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Celebrating National Nursing Home Week In May, we celebrated what it means to live in a senior care community. We kicked-off events with Italian fun, and had Sias, a local Italian ice company, serve treats to residents and staff. We watched a documentary about Italy, and the finale was Tony Viviano performing songs from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and more. Menu items were Italian themed. Next, we participated in the Olympics. Residents in skilled care and assisted living participated in some fun games, including washers and bean bag toss. We had gold and silver winners in both. Later that day, we had a Greek-themed happy hour with Greek wine and spanakopita, which is spinach pie. Our island theme day was a lot of fun, too. We set up our own tiki bar. The assisted living courtyard became an island as residents enjoyed music from Acoustik Element, which featured guitar and steel pan island music. We had pina coladas, coconut shrimp and Caribbean chicken skewers. We enjoyed beautiful outdoor weather with a picnic-themed day and celebrated National Cherry
Cobbler Day. Harmonica and ukulele master, Sandy Weltman, played songs while residents enjoyed cherry cobbler and ice cream. Finally, we wrapped up the week with a wedding theme, “Celebrating Life Stories.” There was a staff wedding photo contest, a beautiful cake and music by “Just Us,” a piano, bass and harmonica duo that performed love songs in assisted living and The Glen. Love was truly in the air!
Rena Hale and Joan Murphy enjoy the special snacks for tropical island day.
Fay Prince gets ready to enjoy her Italian ice treat.
Betty Schmitt and some of our fabulous nurses celebrate our final day, “Celebrating Life Stories.”
Eleanor Long and Nancy Lumpkin enjoy a little shade during the tropical island festivities. Betty Schmitt, center, and Dick Alfeld enjoy the tropical treats.
Frank and Connie Josse and Lily Landy smile for the camera. Like us on Facebook
Paul Biesterfeldt, Nelda Richardson and Marion Thomas are medal winners in our Olympic games.
Frank Josse gets his Italian ice. The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
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Aberdeen Heights happenings Recent months have been hopping with multiple events, including birthday parties, dance troupes, choir performances, winery visits, a Cinco de Mayo party and more! The Aberdeen Choir, led by Beth Beattie, performs in The Glen.
Magdalena Glassl fills pie shells.
Anne and John Vogel enjoy an outing to Villa Antonio Winery.
Krystal Funk, activity assistant, and Paul Biesterfeldt and Jane Noyes celebrate a birthday.
Above: Painter Vesna Delevska and musician Aaron Burlbaw with the painting Vesna created while listening to Aaron’s music during the event. Left: Ellen Umlauf and son, Corge, in front of her cross stitch. ART, continued from page 1
volunteered to pass hors d’ oeuvres, and wine and beer were served. Residents and families enjoyed listening to the music of Aaron Burlbaw while artist Vesna Delevska painted to the rhythm. In the two hours of the gala, Vesna started with a blank canvas and by the end she’d
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created a beautiful piece. The painting she created will be hung in The Glen. The evening was enchanting. The night was made complete with visitors from our Moms Who Care preschoolers, some of whom helped with our intergenerational art project. Like us on Facebook