gathered after we Residents Decked the Halls at the Fifth Avenue UPCOMING EVENTS: Jewel Box Theater: A Tuna Christmas Sunday, December 2nd

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1 Monthly Newsletter December 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS: Jewel Box Theater: A Tuna Christmas Sunday, December 2nd Art Show Reception Featuring: Kathrine Loveland Sunday, December 2nd Birthday Celebration Wednesday, December 5th Symphony & Lunch Saturday, December 8th National Park Perspective Talks: Pacific Martins Tuesday, December 11th WOW Presents: Easy Core Ideas to Improve Balance, Energy & Joint Pain Wednesday, December 12th Christmas Lights Tour: Around Sequim Friday, December 14th Rotary Community Holiday Party Saturday, December 15th Shopping in Silverdale Tuesday, December 18th Music by: Aaron Coleslaw Taylor Wednesday, December 19th Sequim High School Choir Concert Thursday, December 19th Sequim High School Band Concert Thursday, December 20th Residents gathered after we Decked the Halls at the Fifth Avenue

2 Stay Healthy This Holiday Season Seniors Speak Out Stay Healthy Make sure to make healthy choices, such as eating smaller meals throughout the day to prepare for an evening of fun or eating a meal before an event so you are full and not tempted by unhealthy snacks. Stay Active With holiday travels or holiday guests, taking time to exercise can become your last priority but, it is more important now than ever. Consider taking a family walk around the neighborhood or a walking tour of your local holiday lights. If it s too cold, consider walking a few extra laps at the mall when shopping for those last minute gifts! A little bit of exercise can go a long way. Stay Hydrated Drinking water is always important. Eight glasses a day is recommended so think about taking a water bottle with you while you shop for gifts or visit friends. Stay Rested The holidays can be a stressful time with guests, shopping, events, and much more. Make sure to rest and relax when you get a chance. Don t wear yourself out before you get a chance to enjoy time with your family. Remember you can always ask for help! Stay Well Unfortunately, the holiday season coincides with cold and flu season. Keep yourself well by getting the necessary vaccines and visiting your doctor at the first sign of illness. During the holidays, it s easy to ignore symptoms and put off going to the doctor, but remember, early detection is key! Stay Involved Spending time with family and friends is the most important part of the holiday season. By staying healthy, active, hydrated, rested, and well this holiday season, you will be able to stay involved in all of the festivities. THE HEALTHY CORNER Stay healthy and stay informed Check out your options here! Independent DVD exercise Mon-Sat 9:15 a.m. Fifth Ave-News Mon 10:30-11:00 (last Monday of the month) Moving at the Fifth Indoor Walking Group Mon and Fri 10:30 11:30 BINGO Mon 1-3 p.m. Wii Bowling Mon 3:15 p.m. Billiards Tues 3:15 p.m. Poker Wed 6:00 p.m. Rummikub Thurs Free Blood Pressure Checks Thu 10:30-11:30 Farkle Fri 1-3 p.m. Farkle Sat 2-4 p.m. Don t forget classes are available at the YMCA as well.

3 Movies, Music, and More Musical Guests December 3rd Olympic Peninsula Men s 6:30 p.m. In the Lobby December 12th The 3:00 p.m. In the Activities Room December 19th Aaron Coleslaw 3:00 p.m. In the Gallery December 22nd Heidi 3:00 p.m. In the Lobby Movies Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2:00 p.m. Monday Evening 6:15 p.m. In the Billiards Room NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Bringing in 2019 with ROME!! 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the lobby There will be games, a photo booth, music, and a light snack before we drop the balloons at 3:00. I look forward to seeing you all there.

4 Jump on Board for Your Next December ADVENTURE... The excitement is someplace new! 2nd, Jewel Box Theatre Presents: A Tuna Christmas Lunch at JJ s Fish House before heading to the Jewel Box Theatre. Bus leave at 10:45 a.m. 6th, Shopping; are Thursdays. 13th, 20th, 27st, Make sure you sign up where you would like to go! Bus service runs from 12:30-3:30 8th Take a trip to the Port Angeles Symphony; followed by lunch at one of our wonderful local restaurants; "Holiday Favorites and Classics Bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. 11th, National Park Perspective Talk; this month the topic is Pacific Martins of the Olympic Peninsula. The bus leaves at 6:00 p.m. 12th,WOW Working on Wellness Presents: Easy Core Ideas to Improve Balance, Energy, & Joint Pain at the Trinity Church. Bus leaves at 2:15 p.m. Bus leaves at 2:15 p.m. 13th, Silverdale Shopping & Lunch: Brave the weather and the shoppers as we head to the big city or lunch and shopping. Christmas is in 12 days. Bus leaves at 10:00 a.m. MERRY CHRISTMAS 14th,Port Angeles for Shopping and Lunch: 11 days left before Christmas. Do you have all your shopping done? Bus leaves at 12:00 p.m. 14th,Christmas Light Tour: We re off in search of Christmas lights, so grab your friends and something warm to drink and jump on board. Bus leaves at 6:00 p.m. 15th, Rotary Community Holiday Party, Meet Santa while you enjoy a wonderful lunch with your friends and make new ones as well. Limited seating available. So Sign up soon. Bus leaves at 10:15 a.m. 16th, OTA Nutcracker Cracked Up, come out and enjoy a quirky take on the classic Nutcracker tale. Bus leaves at 1:30 p.m. 19th, Sequim High School Choir Concert, enjoy an evening with the High School Choir and the sounds of Christmas. Bus leaves at 6:15 p.m. 20th, Sequim High School Band Concert, performs their Christmas Concert and we re invited. Sign up. Bus leaves at 6:15 p.m. AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TRIP NOTES: Guest are always welcome to join us on our adventures, although residents are always seated first. For your safety please wait for an employee to help with boarding or exiting the bus. Now This I m Ready For

5 now THIS i m ready for December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR ALL MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND THE YMCA. AVAILABLE MON-TUE-FRI Farkle-Game Art Reception Featuring: Katherine Loveland 3 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 6:30 Olympic Peninsula Men s Chorus Christmas Music 4 11:00 Dine In/Take Out 1:00 Bible Study 1-3 Para transit Paperwork 3:15 Let s Play Pool The Fifth Pockets vs Sherwood Shooters 5 12:30 Birthday Celebration 1:00 Hawaiian Dancers 1-3 Para transit Paperwork 6:00 Poker 6 10:00-12:00 Rummikub 12:30 Fifth Shopping 7 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 2:00-4:00 Farkle- Game 8 9:00 Symphony & Lunch 1-3 Farkle-Game 9 2:00 Popcorn & a 10 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 11 11:00 Dine In/Take Out 1:00 Bible Study 3:15 Let s Play Pool The Fifth Pockets vs Sherwood Shooters 6:00 National Park Perspective Talks: Pacific Martins 12 1:00 Hawaiian Dancers 2:15 WOW! Presents: Easy Core Ideas to Improve Balance, Energy, & Joint Pain 3:00 Music by The Secords, 5:00 Resident/ Employee Christmas Party 13 10:00-12:00 Rummikub 12:30 Fifth Shopping 14 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 12:00 Port Angeles Shopping/Lunch 2:00-4:00 Farkel-Game 6:00 Christmas Light Tour 15 10:15 Rotary Community Holiday Party 1-3 Farkel-Game 16 2:00 Popcorn & a 17 10:00 Donut Social 10:30 Fifth Ave-News 10:30-11:30 the Fifth Silverdale Shopping / Lunch 1:00 Bible Study 3:15 Let s Play Pool The Fifth Pockets vs Sherwood Shooters 19 12:30 Fifth Shopping 1:00 Hawaiian Dancers 3:00 Music by Aaron Coleslaw Taylor 6:00 Poker 6:15 SHS Choir Concert Noon Getting Crafty-Santa s Workshop 12:30 Fifth Shopping 6:15 SHS Band Concert 21 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 2:00-4:00 Farkle-Game Farkel-Game 2:00 Music by Heidi Fivash 23 Movie Matinee 30 2:00 Popcorn and a 24 3:00 Candlelight Service w/rev. Julia 31 2:00-3:30 New Years Party in Rome 25 Christmas 26 1:00 Hawaiian Dancers 6:00 Poker 27 10:00-12:00 Rummikub 12:30 Fifth Shopping 28 10:30-11:30 the Fifth 2:00-4:00 Farkle-Game Farkel-Game

6 FUN WITH FRIENDS

7 Who s New at the Fifth! Rowland and Betty Miller A-104 Roland and Betty have been living in Sequim for the past 19 years and have retired several times over. This one will stick though. After selling their house in just 25 hours and scrambling to get things moved in they are just about ready to be settled. The Millers love the Symphony as well and are excited to join in on a lot of outings in the future. Please take a moment and say hi if you see them in the hall. For all you Mahjong players, Betty loves to play is around the corner and with that new and exciting games, crafts, and adventures are on the horizon. I am eager to share them all with you and thank you for the fun and memorable times we had in I am looking forward to ringing in 2019 with a fun party. So as we say goodbye to all our friends and family who ve moved on, lets hear a cheer for the new friends we have and will meet. ---Denise Penny Cattersen A-103 Penny moved to the Fifth Avenue from Port Angeles where she has lived since She navigates the Clallam Transit like a pro. Whezzy her cat shares her apartment with her and likes to lounge while Penny knits scrubbies. She also loves going to the theatre with her family and going to the symphony. When you see her be sure you make her feel welcome. Vivian Senz C-103 Vivian has been a resident in Sequim for the past 65 years. She loves to play Bridge and still hits the pool daily at 7:00 a.m. Vivian knew just about everyone here before she moved in. She is excited to jump on board the bus for some of your outings starting with the Symphony on December 8th. Vivian is getting all settled in so please give her a big hello if you see her in the hall. Fred C. 10th Jane O. 13th Marcia B. 27th Dottie R. 31st Give a big Woohoo to Millie Courney for winning the $10 gift certificate towards lunch on our next adventure! Birthday folks must be present for a chance to win the $10 gift certificate. Be sure to join us in the Dining Room on December 5th at 12:30 p.m. Reminders of This and That Please keep the door to the stairwells closed. This is a safety concern. As a reminder there is NO SMOKING in the building. Please be courteous to others and smoke 25 feet from the building. If you have any questions about recycling please contact Stan.

8 The Fifth Avenue 500 W. Hendrickson Rd. Sequim WA NOW THIS I M READY FOR! If you would like to be added to our distribution, prefer to receive a printed copy of our newsletter, or discontinue service, please let us know! or info@thefifthavenue.com Want to take a closer look? Come on in! Have questions, or want to schedule a tour? Contact us at or info@thefifthavenue.com Check out our Website at From Hwy 101, take the Sequim Avenue Exit. Head north on Sequim Avenue. Turn left on to Hendrickson Road. Fifth Avenue is on the right just past the signal light on 5th Avenue. Our Mission: "To inspire healthy, active lifestyles and vibrant community interaction for our residents." Administrator: Donna Ingram Dietary Manager: Peg Burris MANAGEMENT STAFF Activity Director: Denise Aguilar Facilities Director: Stan Halvorson