Svs News March 2009

March 2009

Scottsdale Village Square

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Improvements Updates Meet Our Resident: Monti Perry Word Search: Old TV Shows

Scottsdale Village Square 2620 N. 68th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85257-1202

March 2009

Scottsdale Village Square

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Featured Resident Monti Perry

Monti was born April 7, 1925 in Miles City, Montana to Rasmus and Christina Monson who emigrated from Norway in 1916. She was the youngest of three a sister Irene and a brother, Ralph. She graduated from Custer County High School in 1943. After high school, she went to Helena, Montana, 350 miles from home, to attend riveting school to learn how to make airplanes. She completed the two month course and was offered a job in Bremerton, Washington, but ended up not accepting it. Instead, she and her sister moved to Arizona. Her sister had severe allergies and her doctor strongly suggested she move to Arizona to a better climate. Mother suggested that the sisters go together to support each other. Monti and her sister rode a bus all the way to Arizona, where Irene got a job as a legal secretary. On the bus ride down, they made a stop in Flagstaff. While there, she met someone at the bus station who worked at Air Research in Phoenix and said they were hiring. When they arrived in Phoenix, Monti

went there, got hired, and worked there for almost two years until the war ended and the plant closed. Monti was 20 when the plant closed, so she decided to go back to Montana for the summer as her mother was ill. When the summer was over and her mother was better, she came back to Arizona and went to beauty school to become a beautician. While going to school, she also worked at an ice cream parlor and there she met her future husband Don Green. Don was in the Marine Corp during WWII, and when he got out, he came to Arizona to live. They dated for a bit, and then married in 1947. Don went to work for a lumber company for a few years, then got his contractor’s license, and started his own business building homes in Phoenix. They had two children, Greg, who was born in 1950 and Christina, born in 1953. After twelve years of marriage they divorced. The children were only six and nine. In 1948, Air Research re-opened and recalled all prior employees, so Monti went back to work for them. She worked with them off and on for the next 20 years. Whenever they had layoffs, she would work as a beautician, so she was never without a job.

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She was a single mother for five years when she met Lloyd Perry, a co-worker at Air Research. They married in November of 1965. She retired at the age of 55 in 1981 and Lloyd retired the next year. They lived in Phoenix for the next twelve years then moved to Queen Valley. Lloyd passed away in 1995. She lived in Queen Valley until June of 2006, when she moved to Scottsdale Village Square. Monti has made wonderful friends here and loves the happy hours, parties and just being happy. She says if you laugh, the world laughs with you, but if you cry, you cry alone. Monti loves it here at SVS, but she is looking forward to the time when she and her son will be able to live together in her mobile home in Queen Valley.

Fitness Corner Strength Training Update

During the past few years, research has continued to show that sensible strength training produces many health and fitness benefits. The exciting news is that in addition to confirming the positive physiological responses already discovered, key researchers have pinpointed other benefits. Researchers have discovered that strength training provides these benefits: Low-back Pain Decreases. Several years of research on strength training and back pain

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conducted at the University of Florida have shown that strong low-back muscles are less prone to injury. A recent study by Risch (1993) found that low-back patients had significantly less back pain after 10 weeks of specific (full-range) strength exercise for the lumbar spine muscles. Arthritic Pain Decreases. According to the Tufts University Diet and Nutrition Letter (September 1994), sensible strength training may ease the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This is good news, because most men and women who suffer from arthritis need strength exercise to develop stronger muscles, bones and connective tissue. (If you have arthritis, strength training could be a big help. Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning a program.) Resting Blood Pressure Decreases. Harris and Holly (1987) showed that regular strength training alone significantly reduces resting blood pressure. Westcott (1995) revealed that a combination of strength training and aerobic exercise improves blood pressure readings even more. After two months of combined exercise, program participants dropped their systolic blood pressure by five millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and their diastolic blood pressure by 3 mm Hg. Bone Mineral Density Increases. Menkes (1993) reported significant increases in the bone mineral density of the upper femur after four months of strength exercise.

Glucose Metabolism Improves. Hurley (1994) reported a 23 percent increase in glucose uptake after four months of strength training. Because poor glucose metabolism is associated with an increased risk of adult onset diabetes, improved glucose metabolism is an important benefit. Gastrointestinal Transit Time Decreases. A study by Koffler (1992) showed a 56 percent decrease in gastrointestinal transit time after three months of strength training. This finding is significant because delayed gastrointestinal transit time is related to a higher risk of colon cancer. Blood Lipid Levels Improve. Although strength training’s effect on blood lipid levels needs further research, at least two studies (Stone et al. 1982; Hurley et al. 1988) have revealed improved blood lipid profiles after several weeks of strength exercise.

Village Birthdays “Happy Birthday to you...”

Roberta K. Clarence R. Eugene H. Reo M. Helen M. Doris G. Garland H. Iva P.

3/1 3/4 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/15 3/22

Esther K. Helen C. Wilhemetta W. Dorathea H. Fay L. Mary B. Martin K.

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Trivia Question Which two countries in South America border neither the Atlantic nor the Pacific Ocean? (Answer on page 10)

Employee of the Month EOTM for January 2009: Maggie Rascon

Karen, the Director of Nursing wrote: “Maggie is dependable, honest, hard working and is always willing to go the extra mile for anyone. I can always count on her. She puts everyone before herself in her personal and professional life. She takes a special interest in all the staff members at SVS, no matter what department, and is supportive and loyal to all. She loves the residents. Many times, if I can’t find her, she is on Vista East helping to feed the residents. She has been a team player from the day I walked in the building. She is my right hand gal and I feel blessed to have her working with me. Thank you, Maggie, for everything you do for all of us here at SVS. You are a very special person and deserving of Employee of the Month.”

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Back In My Day... Employee Spotlight This Month in History Meet Kathy Eslinger

Where are you from? I was born the small town of Geneva, Nebraska where my dad was the Sheriff for 20 years. So I lived in the County Courthouse. My bedroom was right by the men’s jail. Needless to say, I had an interesting childhood. Later, when I was 13 years old, we moved to Lincoln, Nebraska which is home of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. And, yes, I am an avid “Go Big Red” fan. I moved to Arizona a year and a half ago and I love it! What do you do in your pastime? Well this is an area that I need to develop. I do love to go to the movies and Fashion Square Mall. I not only shop, but people watch too. I love to fish, so I do need to get a fishing license and find a good fishing hole. If you know of one, please let me know. One thing I would like residents to know about you? I am very dedicated to providing good service to them.

everything that I deprive myself of on most days and going to long lunches with friends. What is the best thing you have ever won? I sold vacuum cleaners to get myself through nursing school and was the top sales person during a promotional program. The prize was an all expense paid trip to Las Vegas. So I went with a few friends and we had a ball! The best part was that while attending a Las Vegas show I found a loose diamond on the floor of the MGM. It was a carat in size. I really did hit the jackpot! What is your favorite holiday? Valentine’s Day. It brings the love out of people. If you could be a famous person, dead or alive, who would it be? I always thought I would like to sit down with Bette Midler. I love her personality. 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.

What’s your favorite vacation? I love to go to Cancun. I try to go every two years because I love the sun, beach and the beautiful water. What is your favorite life lesson? As a Nurse, one tends to do for everyone except for themselves. So I have learned to recognize when my spirit is withering and do whatever it takes to renew myself. That includes getting a fullbody massage, renting a lot of movies, eating

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Calendar

March 2009

*ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE *

Scottsdale Village Square Goings On

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10:00 Catholic Service – Dining Room 1:00 Independent Dominos – Vitality Village 2:00 Protestant Service & Music with Pastor Steve Prusinski – Dining Room 3:00 Independent Cards & Games – Vitality Village

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

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

Happy Birthday Helen McGandy!

Happy Birthday Doris Griffith!

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8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 10:30 Meditation & Massage – Private Dining Room 12:00 Trip to Cerreta’s Chocolate Factory (leave @ noon) Sign up with Robyn space is limited! Cost is $8.00 1:00 NO Wii Bowling/Games 2:30 Independent Poker Club – 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 Shopping at WAL-MART 2:00 Social Hour with DAVID SWAIM – 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 Trip to Casino Arizona (return at 1:30) 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 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 1:30 Trip to DollarTree Store 2:00 Apartment Social Hour – Vitality Village

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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 - Red Lobster 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 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village 2:30 Walgreen’s Shopping

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 10:30 Meditation & Massage – Private Dining Room 1:00 Wii Bowling/Games – Dining Room 3:00 Apartments Poker Club – Vitality Village

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 1:30 Shopping at TARGET 2:00 Apartment Social Hour – Vitality Village



2:30 Fry’s Shopping

7:00 to 9:00 Pancake Breakfast – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 10:30 Meditation & Massage – Private Dining Room 1:00 Wii Bowling/Games – Dining Room 2:00 Poker Club – Vitality Village

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10:00 Catholic Service – Dining Room 1:00 Independent Dominos – Vitality Village 2:00 Protestant Service & Music with Pastor Steve Prusinski – Dining Room 3:00 Independent Cards & Games – Vitality Village

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 with Sheila – Vitality Village 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:00 St. Patrick’s Day Party – Dining Room Music with Sisters-In-Song 2:30 Walgreen’s Shopping 3:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

Happy Birthday Helen Couch!



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 5:00 Dinner & Music with DALLAS WEST – Dining Room

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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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:00 Teaching Bridge with Irving – Vitality Village 11:30 Debbie Lawrence on Keyboard – Dining Room 2:00 Independent Dominos – Vitality Village 2:00 Independent Bridge Game – Vitality Village 2:30 Fry’s Shopping

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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

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 with Sheila – Vitality 1:00 Resident Council – Dining Room 1:15 Chair Exercise with Robyn – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village 2:30 Walgreen’s Shopping

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 10:15 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 11:00 – 12:30 Hotdog/Hamburger Cookout – Poolside 1:00 “Discussions & Dessert” with Don – Dining Room 3:00 Apartments Poker Club – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia 8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Vitality Village Vitality Village – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 10:00 FREE HEARING CHECKS 9:45 Wii Games/Bowling – Vitality Village 10:30 Shopping at Tempe Marketplace – Private Dining Room 1:30 Shopping at the 99 Cent Store & Lunch with Robyn 10:00 Art Class with Sheila – Vitality Village 2:00 RICK JONES & his smooooth 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells 1:00 JEWISH SERVICES – Vitality Village vocals! – Dining Room. Fun, Food Fargo Bank 1:00 Trip to Scottsdale Library and Great Music! Don’t Miss this!! 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village 2:15 Bingo – Vitality Village

8:45 Crossword Puzzle & Trivia – Vitality Village 9:30 Bus Ride (sight-seeing) with Russ – Meet in Lobby at 9:15 10:15 Trip to PHOENIX ZOO Cost: $11 (Sign up with Robyn) 1:00 Shopping at Albertson’s & Wells Fargo Bank 2:30 Bingo – Vitality Village

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

1775 - Patrick Henry declares, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” 1789 - The Constitution of the United States of America goes into effect. 1794 - Eli Whitney patents the Cotten Gin 1836 - Texas declares its independence from Mexico 1845 - The rubber band was invented. Can you imagine life without them!?! 1852 - Harriet Beacher Stowe publishes the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin. 1862 - The U.S. government issues paper money for the first time. 1872 - Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park. 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell places the world’s first telephone call, to his assistant in the next room by saying “Mr. Watson - come here!”

1912 - Girl Scouts were founded. 1918 - Congress approves Daylight Savings Time. 1931 - The Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem. 1933 - Monopoly® board game is invented. 1942 - Baseball great Joe Dimaggio agrees to a new contract with the NY Yankees, and gets a $6,250 raise. My, how times have changed! 1943 - Silly putty is invented by accident while researching potential rubber substitutes for use by the United States in World War II. 1955 - Dr. Jonas Salk invents a vaccine to fight polio. He refuses to patent the vaccine as he says he has no desire to profit personally from the discovery, but merely wishes to see the vaccine disseminated as widely as possible. 1962 - Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 100 points in a basketball game.

1886 - Coca Cola is invented.

1963 - The infamous Alcatraz prison is closed.

1889 - The Eiffel Tower opens in Paris, France.

1964 - Jeopardy debuts on television.

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1877 - Greenwood patented earmuffs, originally called the “Champion Ear Protector.”

March Special Events 3/1, 2:00 pm: Protestant Service with Pastor Steve Prusinski provides an inspirational sermon and music for residents. He is also here on March 15th. 3/4, 12:00 pm: Trip to Ceretta’s Chocolate Factory. A yummy trip to see how they make chocolates. And we will be making our own Candy pizza to eat. The cost is $8 and this is for the pizza. Be sure to sign up with Robyn soon, as the seating is limited! 3/6, 2:00 pm: David Swaim will be here to provide music & song at happy hour at Vitality Village 3/7: Trip to Casino Arizona & Lunch 3/11, 7:00 am – 9am: Pancake/Waffle Breakfast – Vitality Village 3/12, 5:00 pm: Dallas West will be here to provide music during the dinner hour 3/14. 10:30 am – Sat. lunch at Red Lobster 3/17, 2:00 pm: St. Patrick’s Day Party Entertainment with Sisters In Song 3/18, 11:00am – 12:30pm Poolside Cookout Burgers & Dogs, Baked Beans, Chips, & More Be sure to bring your appetite!

3/18, 1:00 pm: “Discussion & Dessert” with Don – Dining Room. Come and join Don Doench, Assisted Living Director for an informal get-together & gab session. He will be happy to visit with you and answer any questions you may have about any thing! 3/19, 10:00 am: The audiologist is here to check your ears and hearing aid batteries. He will be in the private dining room off the lobby 3/19, 1:00 pm Jewish Service with Hannah Adelmann – Vitality Village 3/20, 2:00 pm: Rick Jones with his smooooth vocals will be here to entertain. During happy hour 3/21, 10:30 am: Trip to Tempe Marketplace for fun shopping and lunch out 3/25, 2:00 pm: Poolside party with fun, food and entertainment 3/28, 10:15 am: Trip to the PHOENIX ZOO. It’s just $11. Sign up with Robyn for a fun time!

$500 IS WAITING FOR YOU!

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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Improvement Update The construction on the dining room is progressing rather well. We are already well into phase two and are ahead of schedule. As most of you can see, phase one is almost finished with the new entrance into the dining area, as well as the new paved area outside of the entrance. There are plans for obtaining patio furniture that would enable families and residents to eat a meal outdoors, if they wish and weather permits. The majority of the area will be covered so as to ensure plenty of shade. Additionally, arrangements are being made to relocate the resident mailboxes adjacent to the new entrance to the dining area. This will allow the residents to secure their mail while on their way to the dining area. The Administration would like to thank every resident who has experienced any inconvenience from the remodeling and wish to thank you all for your patience and understanding. The completed project will contribute to the amenities and functionality of our beautiful campus. In the meantime, we also hope you enjoy our weekly “construction parties” hosted by the Activities Department.

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Trivia Answer: Paraguay/Boliva

When Roles Reverse Author Brings Humor and Education to SVS

On February 6th, Scottsdale Village Square welcomed Jim Comer, author of When Roles Reverse, for an inspirational hour about aging and communication. Jim asked each audience member crucial questions about getting older and planning for the future. Jim’s talk was filled with practical tips, including his insights and humorous stories from experiences. His candid, upbeat talk will help you make the best decisions for your own family, or families that you work with professionally. Thanks, Jim, for a wonderful afternoon!

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