Welcome! 2741 N Salisbury St. West Lafayette, IN (765) April Westminster Village Directors

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1 2741 N Salisbury St. West Lafayette, IN (765) Westminster Village Directors Executive Director Vicki Gregory Associate Executive Director Ben Blankenship Health Services Administrator Jordan Morrow Director of Nursing Jenny Clark Administrative Services Director Stacey Johnson Human Resources Director Todd Payne Dining Services Director Rickey Kerr Plant Operations Director Mick Dalton Accounting & Finance Director Rick Fraley Important Phone Numbers Concierge Desk Security/Emergency Village Mart Village Salon Wellness Fitness Center Concierge Desk Hours Every Day 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Main Dining Room Hours Lunch: 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Village Pub Hours Open: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Pavilion Cafe Hours Breakfast: 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Open: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. Questions About This Newsletter? Contact Kelci Fox, IL Life Enrichment April 2018 Welcome! Kelci Fox joined Westminster in February as the new Independent Living Life Enrichment Coordinator, replacing Jessica Bonnell who transferred into a new role as the Scheduling Coordinator in the nursing department. Kelci grew up in Peru, Indiana, and moved to Lafayette in She received her Bachelor s Degree in Human Services in May She has 3 years of experience in customer service management. Kelci also has 3 years of experience in church leadership roles, coordinating and directing departments. Kelci and her husband will celebrate their 3-year wedding anniversary this June. In her free time, Kelci enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her two dogs. Kelci also enjoys reading, exercising, and babysitting for her two nieces.

2 2 Geraldine Hudson February 17 Jean Day February 20 Dale Bough February 24 Anna Schrock March 9 Virginia Kienly March 14 Art Studio Update This month the studio will focus on water-based projects in celebration of April Showers! We have a variety of watercolor DVDs and books that can be checked. Come by the display cases outside Meraki Studio to learn more about watercolor techniques, or better yet, pick up a brush and see what kind of beauty you can create! Art With a Punch Ushio Shinohara is an 80 year old Japanese artist. What makes Shinohara s art so unique is his signature boxing paintings. He dips his boxing gloves in paint and punches the canvas in a performance that results in beautiful works of art now on display in many museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. If you search the internet for Shinohara, you can watch videos of his artistic performances. You will witness the joy and enthusiasm in Shinohara as he works, and that of the crowds who gather to watch. Rachel Witt, Art Programming Coordinator, discovered his videos and was inspired to recreate that feeling with Westminster s Rock Steady Boxers. She shared, There is apparent joy when you watch him paint with boxing gloves. Rachel enlisted the help of Chloe Hough, Rock Steady Boxing Coach and Wellness Center Coordinator. Boxers from each of the class levels were invited to participate in the program properly named Art with a Punch. Just as Shinohara dipped his gloves in paint, these boxers also dipped boxing gloves into their choice of paint colors. Each boxer stepped up to the canvas to throw a variety of punches leaving behind unique and beautiful paint splatters. Chloe noted, We try to get together as a group outside of class as often as we can. With an opportunity to create a piece of really cool, original art work like this, it gave our boxers the opportunity to participate in an activity they never thought they would do. Rachel put the finishing touches on the painting and it now hangs proudly on the wall leading to the group exercise room where the Rock Steady boxers work to combat Parkinson s disease every day. The vibrant colors and paint splatters on display serve as a daily reminder of the energy and exuberance that these boxers bring to their fight each and every day.

3 3 Wellness Earth Day Cookies Celebrate our planet in the sweetest way possible. Simply split a batch of sugar cookie dough (either store-bought or homemade), then use food coloring to dye one half blue and the other green. For each cookie, combine a bit of each colored dough and roll it into a ball, then bake as normal. The finished cookies will resemble miniature Earths. Annual Wellness Fair Westminster Village will host its annual Wellness Fair on Monday, April 23, from 1-4 p.m. in Whitsel Hall. The theme is successful aging. Our goal is to inform residents about resources located within Westminster and in the surrounding community. About forty vendors from Westminster Village and the Greater Lafayette community will participate. Booths will be set up to educate residents about ways to fuel the body, mind, and spirit. Some of the vendors that will be present include: Fleet Feet, Haan Mansion Museum, Wolf Park, Rock Steady Boxing, Purdue University Center on Aging and the Life Course, Village Salon, Village Chaplain, and Live Well Fitness and Rehab Center. Spiritual Dawn Bodi, Chaplain Joy in the Morning Bible Study Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-courtyard Chapel Resident Prayer and Share Thurs. 4/5 10 a.m.-courtyard Chapel Chaplain Chats Thurs. 4/12 and 4/26, at 1:00 p.m. Catholic Services Mass, Saturdays, 4 p.m. Communion, Wed., 4/4, at 10 a.m. Episcopal Communion Tuesday, 4/17, 1:30 p.m. Protestant Communion Wednesday, 4/18, 2:30 p.m. Vespers - Sundays, 4 p.m.-firefly 4/1 - Pastor Darleen DeHaai, Attica United Methodist Church 4/8 - Rev. Rob Eyman, Covenant Church 4/15 - TBD 4/22 - Pastor Allen Weldy, Rossville Church of the Brethren 4/29 - Pastor Rick Marcus, Rossville Bible Fellowship Dr. Dodt Wed., April 4 1:30 p.m. Lafayette Hearing Thurs., April 5 9 a.m. Make appt.: Dementia Support Mon., April 9 1:30 p.m. Medication Drop-Off Wed., April 11 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. E Nursing Students Tues., April 17 9 a.m. Podiatry Thurs., April 19 8:30 a.m. Ambul. Aid Tune Up Thurs., April a.m. Grieving Losses Thurs., April 19 1 p.m. Wellness Fair Mon., April p.m. Well Informed Wed., April 25 7 p.m.

4 April 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Name Tag Week 1 Name Tag Week 2 Name Tag Week 3 01 Donald Racheter 04 Leo Shipman 05 Faye Fields 05 Susan Nesbitt 06 Gerald Goetsch 08 Shirley Klinker 09 Joanne Fortune 10 Frances Bottomley 10 Phyllis Bryant 10 Elizabeth Shiffman 11 Joann Bonner 12 William Asher 13 Janet Thompson 14 Ernestine Lewis 15 Phyllis Sexton 16 Margaret Brender 16 Pansy Clayton 16 Thelma Smith 17 William Baitinger 17 Patricia Baugh 17 Barbara Schlinkert 17 Margaret Williamson 18 Charles McKee 18 Irene Stephens 19 Susan Auckley 19 Janet Strubel 21 Harold Woodman 22 Thomas Hull 26 Patricia Truitt 28 Mary Brown 28 Oleta Sanders 28 Alice Bartholomew 29 Richard Jaeger 30 Ruth Oliver Easter Pastor Darleen DeHaai, Attica United Methodist Church 7:00 Sunday Night Movie Hop Tune in to Channel 91 Rev. Rob Eyman, Covenant Church 7:00 Sunday Night Movie Murder on the Orient Express Tune in to Channel 91 7:00 Sunday Night Movie Robin Hood Tune in to Channel :30 Cottage D Meeting-C 1:00 Monday Movie The Man Who Invented Christmas -FF Floor Meetings 9 10:30 Vespers Comm.-C 1:00 Monday Movie Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World -FF 1:30 Dementia Support Group-C 11:00 Joy in the Morning Bible Study-CYC 1:00 Movie Hop Tune in to Channel 91 1:30 Writing Interest Group-C 7:00 Brick by Brick -John Sautter-WH Floor Meetings 10 10:00 Cottage B Meeting-C 11:00 Joy in the Morning Bible Study-CYC 1:00 Movie Murder on the Orient Express Tune in to Channel 91 2:30 Cookies & Milk-CYAR 7:00 Tech Team Student Technology Support-MH :00 St. E Nursing Students-VS 10:00 Hybrid 3 Meeting-TT 10:00 Resident Council-C 11:00 Joy in the Morning Bible 11:00 Depart: Purdue Study-CYC University Tour & Lunch at 1:00 Movie Robin Hood Tune Applebee s in to Channel 91 1:30 Episcopal Comm.-CYC 1:00 Monday Movie The Book 1:30 Writing Interest of Henry -FF Group-C4 5:00 Volunteer Banquet-WH 22 Pastor Allen Weldy, Rossville Church of the Brethren 7:00 Sunday Night Movie The Shack Tune in to Channel Pastor Rick Marcus, The Rossville Bible Fellowship Church 7:00 Sunday Night Movie Lincoln Tune in to Channel 91 1:00 Monday Movie The Hurt Locker -FF 1-4 Wellness Fair-WH/MH 10:00 Hosting Group-C 1:00 Monday Movie So B. It -FF 7:00 Tippi Choral Club-WH :00 All Resident Meeting-WH 11:00 Joy in the Morning Bible Study-CYC 1:00 Movie 'The Shack' Tune in to Channel 91 2:30 Cookies & Milk-CYAR

5 Westminster Village Event Calendar! Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Name Tag Week 4 Name Tag Week 5 Name Tag Week 6 Name Tag Week WL Public Library-VS 10:00 Brain Boot Camp-C 10:00 Catholic Comm.-CYC 1:00 Poker Games-VS 1:30 IT Class-FF 1:30 Dr. Dodt-WC 4:30 March/April Birthday Dinner-C 9:00 Lafayette Hearing-WC 9:00 Backpacking-VS 9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping 10:00 A History of Britain DVD Series-FF 10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC 2:00 Open Bridge-VS 3:00 Knit & Crochet-MH 7:00 Depart: Purdue Convo 9-12 Flea Market-LL 9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS 9:30 Sing-a-long-CY 3:00 Meet the Conductor-C 6:30 Euchre-VS 7:30 Depart: Purdue Convo 4:00 Catholic Mass-FF 7:00 Depart: Lafayette Symphony Orchestra 8-4 Medicine Drop-Off-WC 10:00 Brain Boot Camp-C 1:00 Poker Games-VS 1:00 Depart: Walmart/Meijer :00 Backpacking-VS 9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping 9:30 Hybrid 2 Meeting-C 10:00 A History of Britain DVD Series-FF 1:00 Chaplain Chats-ALAR 2:00 Open Bridge-VS 4-5 OMA Art Show-MH 7:00 Depart: Purdue Convo 9-12 Flea Market-LL 9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS 9:30 Sing-a-long-CY 6:30 Euchre-VS 7:30 Depart: Purdue Convo 13 4:00 Catholic Mass-FF WL Public Library-VS 10:00 Brain Boot Camp-C 1:00 Poker Games-VS 2:30 Protestant Comm.-FF 18 8:30 Podiatrist-WC Amb. Aid Tune Up-WC 9:00 Backpacking & Soap-VS 9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping 10:00 A History of Britain DVD Series-FF 1:00 Food Committee-C 1:00 Grieving Losses-MH 2:00 Open Bridge-VS 3:00 Knit & Crochet-MH 7:00 Archaeology in Your Community Presentation-WH Flea Market-LL 9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS 9:30 Sing-a-long-CY 9:30 Catholic Fellowship-C 1:00 BINGO-VS 5:00 Hybrid 1 Meeting-HH1 6:30 Euchre & Board Games-VS :30 Saturday Morning at Westminster-TT/FF 4:00 Catholic Mass-FF :00 Brain Boot Camp-TT 10:30 Hospitality Comm.-C 1:00 Poker Games-VS 1:00 Depart: Tippecanoe Mall 7:00 Well Informed-WH 9:00 Backpacking-VS 9:00 Depart Grocery Shopping 10-2 Early Voting-C 10:00 A History of Britain DVD Series-FF 1:00 Chaplain Chats-ALAR 2:00 Open Bridge-VS 7:00 Scott Greeson Duo-WH 9-12 Flea Market-LL 9:00 Coffee & Donuts-VS 9:30 Sing-a-long-CY 11:00 Depart Lunch Bunch: Texas Roadhouse 6:30 Euchre-VS 7-11 Kiwanis Pancake Flip-WH 2:30 Ruth Oliver Birthday Reception-C/TT 4:00 Catholic Mass-FF 6:30 Depart: Purdue Convo Check for changes or cancellations posted on Channel 91, the kiosk, event flyers, weekly highlights, and/or on the daily announcements. C Cardinal Room CYC Courtyard Chapel FF Firefly Room LL Lower Level MH Mendelsohn Hall TT Tulip Tree Room VS Village Square WC Wellness Clinic WH Whitsel Hall WGE Wellness Group Exercise ALAR Assisted Living Activity Room

6 6 You re Special! Thank You Purdue Glee Club Pastor James Foster Bill James Trio West Lafayette Public Library Chip Goldsberry Danny Russel Wil Reinowski Carol Mutter John A. Randall Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society St. E Nursing Students CALC s Tech Team Lynn Nelson Betsy Weber Haan Museum Outing For our monthly outing in March, we attended the Quilt Exhibition at the Haan Museum and learned about quilts from the 1800s and 1900s, as well as the history behind the Haan home. One highlight of the trip was seeing a quilt that JoAnn Lehe had helped to stitch. It was great to see one of our own resident s work at the museum! Franklin Moore took a lot of photos while we toured the Museum. After our tour was complete, he enjoyed sitting in all of the different chairs in the museum, especially one that resembled a throne. Eat for Allergy Relief Do seasonal allergies have you sniffling and sneezing? Certain foods may provide some relief by reducing inflammation and strengthening the immune system. Try broccoli, onions, garlic, pineapple, oranges, watermelon and tomatoes. Meet Your New IT Coordinator I recently graduated from Depauw University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I am originally from Dillsboro, Indiana. I am here to assist you with all of your IT needs in your homes, as well as on your personal devices. This month I will begin hosting an IT class for residents to learn how to effectively use technology. Topics will vary from month to month, but will be relevant for residents. You may learn about social media, Skype or Facetime, sending s, creating documents, or other various topics that may be useful in your daily life. -Chris Federmann

7 7 Winged Wartime Heroes As part of the U.S. Army Pigeon Service, homing pigeons provided a vital service during World War I and World War II. These specially trained messengers took on lofty missions and saved thousands of lives. Their intelligence, speed and homing ability made carrier pigeons a proven communication tool. In 1917, at the request of Gen. John J. Pershing, a pigeon unit of the Army Signal Corps was created. During World War I, 600 of the birds were used, and over 90 percent of the messages sent by pigeons were received. World War II saw the peak of the winged force, with 56,000 pigeons managed by 150 officers and 3,000 enlisted men. The birds were bred and trained to travel far and fast, flying up to 600 miles at about 40 mph, even under fire, at night and over open water. They couriered messages encased in small tubes on their legs or pouches looped over their backs. They also parachuted with troops. With colorful names such as GI Joe, Cher Ami and Thunderbird, several pigeons became famous for their heroics and were awarded medals for valor. After advances in technology, the Pigeon Service ended in 1957, and the veteran birds found homes in zoos or were sold to the public. Volunteer Corner Volunteer Banquet 2018: Making a World of Difference National Volunteer Week is cause for celebration! This week is designed to salute and say thank you to millions of people around the world that generously give of their time, talent, voice and resources to help strengthen communities. National Volunteer Week was established in 1974, and has grown each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week. Westminster will honor this nationally celebrated week by hosting its annual Volunteer Banquet. The Volunteer Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at 5 p.m. in Whitsel Hall. The evening of celebration will include dinner guest speaker, Amy Woods, Director of Volunteer Engagement at United Way, and music by Noteworthy Quartet. Thank you to the volunteers of Westminster Village for Making a World of Difference in our community. We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a thousand points of light. President George H. W. Bush Transportation Purdue Tour & Applebee s Lunch Mon., April 16 Depart 11 a.m. Lunch Bunch Texas Roadhouse Fri., April 27 Depart 11 a.m. Laf. Symphony Orchestra Sat., April 7 Depart 7 p.m. Purdue Convos April 5,6,12,13,28 Payless Every Thurs. 9 a.m. Walmart or Meijer Wed., April 11 Depart 1 p.m. Tippecanoe Mall Wed., April 25 Depart 1 p.m. Welc me Home Darlene Adkins Paul & Betty Bien Thomas & Ingeborb Bittles Don & Ellen Racheter Joseph Schutter John & Janet Strubel Jim Turley

8 April 2018 Assisted Living Activities Springtime Greetings to All! No April Fools here; we have an exciting month planned in Assisted Living! We will start off the month by welcoming back Jason Wells for a musical performance. It has been some time since we have hosted him, and we are excited to see what new music he brings! We will also enjoy a mix of performers old and new throughout the month, so be sure to come down and have a listen! We will extend our celebration of Easter past April 1, with a lot of fun crafts. They can be displayed throughout the spring, and are sure to bring lots of smiles to all of those who see them. If cooking is more your forte, we will bake delicious sweet lemon bread toward the end of the month! Hope you will join in on the fun! Jana tapping into her musical side. From L to R: Lorene Wesley and Jana Forman Health Center Happenings Health Center residents, Erne Lewis, Dortha Osmun, and Thyra Keiser, make balloon animals during Friendship Circle. April Showers Bring May Flowers! Last month we enjoyed National Girl Scout Day with Thin Mints and Shortbread Girl Scout cookies. We also had a St. Patrick s Day Party with Stan the Banjo Man who played us some Irish tunes. The month of April always brings lots of rain, so come to the Courtyard Activity Room and enjoy inside activities. This month we have Denise Wilson, Patrick Loro, Shirley Robertson, and Paula Dillard entertaining in the Health Center for Friday Showcase. We have cookies and milk every other Tuesday and popcorn every Friday. Also we have donuts and singing every Friday morning. Come join us for lemonade socials on Thursday afternoons. Hope to see you in the Health Center!