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April 2009

Scottsdale Village Square

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Fitness Corner: Eating Healthy Meet Our Resident: Arthur Schlosser Must-See Movies of All “TIME”

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April 2009

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Featured Resident Arthur Schlosser

Arthur was born December 6, 1923 in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, a small town 30 miles north of Johnstown. He was the youngest of four children. His father and brothers were coal miners, but Arthur had other plans for himself. After he graduated from high school he became a World War II enlistee, at the tender age of 19. He was sent to the Army Air Corps Aircraft and Engineering School in Santa Monica, California, where he learned to build and take care of the aircraft used in the war. He knew them so well, inside and out, that he taught the pilots how they worked, even though he was actually too young to fly them himself. After the war, he worked on B-25s and B40s and eventually specialized in hydraulics. He was hired by Howard Hughes in 1954 and worked for his missile program in Tucson, Arizona. He worked for Hughes for eight years, then they transferred him to its aerospace center in California.

For fifteen years he was a satellite builder with Hughes. He supervised aerospace projects, and directed the assembly of satellites and their prototypes – from tubing and metal work to riveting, instrumentation and electronics. He designed and helped launch several of the country’s first satellites. He built the Syncom satellite, the nation’s first, from rivets to launch. In 1966, he also built the Surveyor satellite, the first to make a soft landing on the moon and to transmit thousands of photos to earth. His contribution to the satellite program also includes work on the world’s largest satellite, the HS308, which was launched in February 1969. It was more than 40 feet tall, “much bigger than it needed to be.” Of all the Hughes aerospace projects he worked on, Arthur is proudest of the first Syncom satellite. “It was only 28 ¼ inches in diameter and without instrumentation it only weighed about 16 pounds. You could hold it in your hand,” he said. Arthur is very proud of his work in the aerospace program with Hughes and NASA, and if you stop by to see him, he’ll be happy to tell you about it.

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Trivia Question How many flowers are in the design stamped on each side of an Oreo cookie? A. Twelve B. Four C. Six D. None (Answer on page 10)

Fitness Corner Eating Healthy

Eating Well As You Age Is Easier Than You Think • Focus on good carbs. Opt for whole grain nutrition (brown rice, whole wheat bread, rolled oats, barley, millet), not refined “white” products, such as white bread, white rice, or products made with white flour. • Raw equals roughage! Aim to eat at least one daily serving of your fruits and vegetables raw. This not only preserves their nutritional value, it’s an easy way to eliminate constipation. Raw fruits and veggies are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to aid digestion. Plus, there’s no preparation involved. If you have difficulty biting or chewing, cut your apple or carrot into bite-sized pieces. Or try a green salad with grated zucchini. • Steaming is the best way to cook vegetables; it preserves nutrients. Light sautéing is next. Boiling leeches nutrients—but you can use the leftover cooking water as soup stock!

• Go lean on protein. Fish, poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts and tofu all count as protein, so it’s easy to vary your healthy protein choices. Try skinless turkey or chicken, or fish, baked, broiled, grilled, steamed or poached, and you’ll savor the flavor while adding healthy, low-fat, low cholesterol nutrition to your diet. Go easy on red meats, which contain saturated fat, and on salty meats such as bacon or ham. • Bone up on calcium. All dairy products are not created equal. Milk, cheese and yogurt retain their calcium content; cream cheese, cream and butter do not. As part of a healthy senior diet, choose fat-free or low fat dairy products. If you’re lactose-intolerant, consider lactose-free and lower-lactose products, such as hard cheeses and yogurt. Or, a calcium supplement might be a better way for you to meet your calcium requirement. • Choose first-rate fats. Get your “good” fats from oils such as olive oil and sunflower oil, avocados and avocado oil, nuts and seeds. • Keep it moist. In addition to drinking enough water each day, aim to consume foods with a high water content. Staying properly hydrated flushes toxins from your body, relieves constipation, helps keep your joints flexible and your mind clear. High water content foods include melons, grapes, cucumbers, onions, apples, cabbage, and, of course, soup! *Helpguide.org Gina Kemp, MA and Robert Segal

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Crossword Puzzle

Solution on page 8

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Back in My Day... This Month in History...

April 3, 1995 - Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to preside over the Court, sitting in for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist who was out of town. April 4, 1949 - Twelve nations signed the treaty creating NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The nations united for common military defense against the threat of Soviet expansion in Western Europe. April 6, 1896 - After a break of 1500 years, the first Olympics of the modern era was held in Athens, Greece. April 8, 1990 - Ryan White died at age 18 of complications from AIDS. As a young boy, White, a hemophiliac, contracted Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome from a blood transfusion. April 11, 1970 - Apollo 13 was launched from Cape Kennedy at 2:13 p.m. Fifty six hours into the flight an

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oxygen tank exploded in the service module. Astronaut John L. Swigert saw a warning light that accompanied the bang and said, “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Swigert, James A. Lovell and Fred W. Haise then transferred into the lunar module, using it as a “lifeboat” and began a perilous return trip to Earth, splashing down safely on April 17. April 14, 1828 - The first dictionary of American English was published by Noah Webster as the American Dictionary of the English Language. April 14, 1865President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theater in Washington. He was taken to a nearby house and died the following morning at 7:22 a.m. April 15, 1912 - In the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 persons drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down.

April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes occurred as the two men rode out of Boston about 10 p.m. to warn patriots at Lexington and Concord of the approaching British. April 18, 1906 - The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 5:13 a.m. followed by a massive fire from overturned wood stoves and broken gas pipes. The fire blazed for three days resulting in the destruction of over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000 lives lost. April 19, 1993 - At Waco, Texas, the compound of the Branch Davidian religious cult burned to the ground with 82 persons inside, including 17 children. The fire erupted after federal agents battered buildings in the compound with armored vehicles following a 51 day standoff. April 19, 1995 - At 9:02 am, a massive carbomb explosion destroyed the entire side of a nine story federal building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 persons, including 19 children inside a day care center. A decorated Gulf War veteran was later convicted for the attack. The haunting image to the left was captured by amateur photographer, Charles Porter, and won the Pulitzer Prize in 1996.

April 22, 1864 - “In God We Trust” was included on all newly minted U.S. coins by an Act of Congress. April 24, 1800 - The Library of Congress was established. April 26, 1937 - During the Spanish Civil War, the ancient town of Guernica was attacked by German warplanes. After destroying the town in a three hour bombing raid, the planes machinegunned fleeing citizens. April 30, 1967 - Boxer Muhammad Ali was stripped of his world heavyweight boxing championship after refusing to be inducted into the American military. He had claimed religious exemption. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress, NASA, and U.S. National Archives)

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village 2:30 Walgreen’s Shopping

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:00 Teaching Bridge with Irving – Vitality Village 2:00 Independent Dominos – Vitality Village 2:00 Independent Bridge Game – Vitality Village 2:30 Fry’s Shopping

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class w/ Sheila – Vitality Village 11:30 David Swaim on Piano – Dining Room 1:15 Chair Exercise w/ Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village 2:30 Walgreen’s Shopping 3:15 Bingo – Vitality Village



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10:00 Catholic Service – Dining Room 1:00 Independent Dominos – Vitality Village 2:00 Protestant Service with Tim & Deborah – Dining Room 3:00 Independent Cards & Games – Vitality Village

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 1:30 Shopping at WAL-MART 3:00 Apartment Happy Hour – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 11:00 Pizza and a Movie – Sign up w/ Robyn – Vitality Village 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells Fargo Bank 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:00 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:00 Trip to Scottsdale Library 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 1:30 Trip to Dollar Tree Store 2:00 Stacie & Peter - Easter Show – Dining Room. Spring Bonnet/Hat Contest – Wear your favorite or make a wild and crazy spring hat! 3:00 Apartment Social Hour – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 10:30 Lunch Outing to Red Robin 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells Fargo Bank 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:00 Free Hearing Checks – Room 225 10:00 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:00 Jewish Services – Vitality Village 1:00 Trip to Scottsdale Library 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 1:30 Shopping at the 99 Cent Store 3:00 Apartment Happy Hour – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells Fargo Bank 1:30 Bowling at Frontier Lanes 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:00 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:00 Trip to Library 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 11:30 Tonalea Strings from Tonalea Grade School – Dining Room 1:30 Shopping at Target 3:00 Apartment Social Hour – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells Fargo Bank 1:30 Trip to the Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor – Sign up with Robyn 3:00 Bingo – Vitality Village

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Crossword Puzzle Solution

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Did you know... You can get a $500 room referral credit by referring someone to Scottsdale Village Square? We’d love to have your friends join our Scottsdale Village Square family! Ask how by contacting the marketing team! *Restrictions apply. Ask us for details.

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April Special Events 4/1, 2:00 pm: Pain Management Seminar with Dr. Dennis Harris

4/19, 10am & 2pm: Easter Sunday - Catholic service at 10am & Protestant service at 2pm

4/4, 11:00 am: Pizza and a Movie in Vitality Village.

4/21, 10:00 am: Poolside Cookout. Burgers or Dogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad. Bring a neighbor and bring your appetite!

4/5, 2:00 pm: Protestant Service with Pastor Steve Prusinski. He provides an inspirational sermon & music for residents. He will also be here on Easter Sunday. 4/8, 6:00 am: Pancake Breakfast – Vitality Village 4/10, 2:00 pm: Today is HAT DAY! Stacie & Peter will be here to entertain us and help us celebrate spring. Come to the party wearing your favorite, craziest, or silliest hat and have lots of fun, food and frivolity! 4/11, 11:00 am: Lunch Outing to Red Robin. 4/14, 11:30 am: David Swaim on Piano – Dining Room

4/22, 11:00 - 2:00: “Only The Best” Jewelry Show – Lobby. Jewelry that is high fashion, yet affordable. Huge selection to choose from. 4/24, 11:30 am: Tonalea Strings. Students from Tonalea Elementary School music program will be here to entertain us on stringed instruments. 4/25, 1:30 pm: Robyn & residents are making a special trip to the SUGAR BOWL for an afternoon ice cream delight! Sign up soon as seating is limited! 4/29, 4:45 pm: Dinner Out at the Jade Palace

4/16, 10:00 am: Hearing Aid & Battery Checks – Room 225 4/16, 1:00 pm: Jewish Service with Hannah Adelmann – Vitality Village 4/18, 1:30 am: Bowling at Frontier Lanes. Sign up with Robyn

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Trivia Answer: A. Twelve (Each has four petals)

Employee Spotlight Meet Mary Leavy

Where are you from? Born and raised in Marshalltown Iowa What do you do in your pastime? I enjoy reading; listening to music & taking walks with my dog & fiancé also enjoy seeing my family weekly. One thing I would like residents to know about you? My newest and most exciting news is that I will be married May 9th To Rick Carter who I met when he was the social worker at SVS What’s your favorite vacation? My favorite vacation is going to Ireland, not only is it a beautiful country I also get to visit all my relatives. A close second was the trip I took with Pat Singer to Cancun. What is your favorite life lesson? If at first you don’t succeed try, try again.

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What is the best thing you have ever won? A one thousand dollar shopping spree when I lived in Iowa. What is your favorite holiday? I love them all but it’s Thanksgiving. My whole family attends that one. If you could be a famous person, dead or alive, who would it be? I have never thought about it, but maybe a movie star so I can see how the rich and famous live. Most embarrassing moment? Which one? I suppose I have a few because I am not afraid to be myself and say what I am thinking.

Must-See Movies As Rated by TIME Magazine

Have you seen these must-see cinema masterpieces? City of God The 400 Blows Bande à part E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial The Godfather, Parts I and II Singin’ in the Rain Taxi Driver Farewell My Concubine Goodfellas The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Ulysses’ Gaze Nayakan Finding Nemo The Lord of the Rings Schindler’s List Pyaasa Drunken Master II

Back In MyCorner Day... Wellness This Month in History With Kathy Eslinger, R.N.

What is C. Difficile? Some of you have had the misfortune to get Clostridium difficile colitis. This is a bacteria that can cause irritation of the large intestine or the colon. The inflammation, known as colitis, can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. It may be mild or severe. You may get C. difficile if you take antibiotics. It is most common in the elderly who are taking antibiotics in hospitals or a nursing home. C. difficile can be passed from person to person by coming into direct contact with the infected person’s stool. The intestine normally contains many good bacteria that keep it healthy and does not cause disease. If you take antibiotics to kill a bacterium that does cause disease, your medicine may also kill good bacteria. This may allow C. difficile bacteria to grow in your large intestine and release harmful substances called toxins. Experts also think that, in some cases, antibiotics may also cause these toxins to be released.

Symptoms usually begin 4 to 10 days after you start taking antibiotics, but they may not develop until a few weeks after you stop taking the medication. Treatment may include another antibiotic (other than the one that caused the disease), such as Vancomycin or Metronidazole.

Village Birthdays “Happy Birthday to you...”

Rudy M. 04-29 David O. 04-02 Chester S. 04-04 Marion P. 04-07 Lila B. 04-08 Charles J. 04-30 A very special Happy Birthday to Charles J.! He will be 102 on April 30th!

C. difficile may cause: Diarrhea (may be bloody) Fever up to 105F Abdominal Cramps May also cause an abnormal heartbeat (*See your doctor if you have these symptoms)

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