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1 July 2016 The Carlton Times Love Honor Provide 2726 Fifth Street, Davis, CA License#

2 Declaration Flyer Becomes a Treasure After the Declaration was finished and signed in 1776, a printer named John Dunlap was asked to make 200 copies (some say 500) of the Declaration to be distributed throughout the 13 British colonies in America. Declaring independence would not be welcome news to the British, so Dunlap hastily prepared and printed the broadside for distribution. During the next 200 years, many copies, no doubt, were used for colonial bird cages. Some of the original colonial families held onto their copy of the broadside and passed it down to their heirs. But most are lost to time. Only 26 copies of the Dunlap Broadsides are known to survive today. The most famous recent find of the broadside occurred in 1989 when a financial analyst, browsing a Pennsylvania flea market, came upon an crude, and dreary, painting of a country scene in an ornate frame. Thinking the frame might be worth something, the man tore away the painting, only to find that the frame, was poorly made. But behind the painting he saw a paper folded into the size of a business envelope. The ancient printing on the paper was a curiosity, according to the New York Times. A friend thought the paper might be more than a curiosity. Selby Kiffer, a printing specialist at Sotheby's, told the New York times in 1991 that it turned out this was a first-printing copy of the declaration that was, astoundingly, in perfect condition he described as "beyond reproach." One other thing: the Broadside was still wet when it was folded. The first line of the Declaration shows up in reverse at the bottom margin -- evidence that Dunlap wasted no time distributing the Broadsides. By the way, the collector who spent $4 on the painting in 1989 sold the document for more than $2.4 million. A consortium later bought the document for $8.14 million. Health Corner Choices in Mosquito Repellents Consumer Reports tested the following repellents for effectiveness against mosquitoes and ticks: * DEET - Most effective as a repellent at 30% concentration. At the highest concentration, it will repel bugs for 7.5 to 8.5 hours. (OFF, Cutter, Sawyer, Ultrathon) * PICARIDIN - Developed in Europe in 1998 and tested by the Australian Army, this chemical is considered very effective in 20% concentrations, offering 8 to 8.5 hours of protection. Most effective Sawyer at 30% concentration and Natrapel 8, at 20% concentration for up to 8 hours protection from mosquitoes and ticks. At 5% solution, Off Family Care offered an hour or less for mosquitoes and 5 hours for ticks. A 10% solution in Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard, offers 3 hours protection against Zika mosquitoes and 7-8 hours of protection against ticks and other mosquitoes. * Lemon Eucalyptus - Active ingredient occurs naturally in the lemon eucalyptus plant. A synthetic version named PMD. The EPA warns consumers away from products marketing a pure oil of lemon eucalyptus because it has not been tested for safety. Found in the Repel, at a concentration of 30%, It protects against ticks and mosquitoes for 7 to 8 hours. * IR3535, Based on an amino acid, this repellent is not as effective on the Zika-carrying mosquito, according to Consumer Reports. However, a 20% concentration will offer 3 hours repellent for the Aedes mosquito and up to 6 hours for ticks. * Herbal and oil compounds. Burt's Bees, All Terrain, California Baby, EcoSmart all offered similar rates of protection from a half hour on mosquitoes to an hour and a half on ticks.

3 Kelley Klemin Kelley Klemin was born to parents Herbert and Virginia in Lodi, California, south of Sacramento, and north of Stockton. Virginia was a stay at home mother and homemaker, and she had a large collection of orchids that she kept and cared for. Kelley has two sisters, Patsy and Carole, both of whom now live in Sacramento. His father owned a grocery store in the town, which eventually succumbed to the influx of big box chain stores that popped up. After its closure, Kelley and his family moved to Monterey, as his father had accepted a position with a grocer in Carmel. They served a wealthy population, including a number of movie stars who inhabited the area. In fact, Kelley s father was offered a considerable salary to become a manager, but declined due to his older age, and chose to retire instead. Kelley recalls fondly from his adolescence, his father s grilling skills, saying that he would marinate steaks overnight, and that they tasted so good! His mother would also make an exceptional waffle, using mashed bananas, lemon juice, and milk. He also remembers taking rides in the back of his dad s pickup truck through the countryside, and the excitement he would get from walking into a Tower Records store with a list of albums from a music review magazine, thumbing through vinyl and cassettes, looking for the new albums to take home and enjoy. Kelley was drafted in 1965 into the Army during the Vietnam War, and completed basic training in Louisiana at Fort Polk, and his advanced training in San Antonio,Texas. He worked as a Preventive Medicine Specialist, conducting inspections and surveys, and supervising facilities. He jokes that on his 21 st birthday, he was assigned KP duty, and wondered if they did it purposefully! He was fortunate to not have seen battle, and was discharged in Kelley attended Sacramento State University, graduating with a Management Information Systems degree from their Business Administration program. With this degree, Kelley was fortunate to begin a career with the State of California s Department of Healthcare Services as a computer programmer- a job he enjoyed immensely. He processed paid claims administered to the state s Medi-Cal program, and produced federal and state reports from the information. This was before the personal computer era, and everything was processed on a mainframe that held massive amounts of data. They used a programming language called COBOL (common business oriented language), which Kelley became fluent with using. Towards the end of his time with the department, Kelley was excited to work on a project called ChangeMAN, which controlled the lifecycle of development and implementation of computer programs, and was customizable to the user. Kelley knew the technology behind it, and had the necessary skills to help implement it. After 35 years with the State, Kelley celebrated his retirement, but stayed on as a part-time annuitant, as his enjoyment for the position had still not faded. Asked if he has a particular message or philosophy, Kelley states to, Live and let live and respect all people. A fan of classical music, he especially likes Beethoven, Brahms, Bartók, and Schubert. His favorite meal includes lasagna and any kind of ice cream for dessert! Asked to describe himself in three words, he states he s shy,quiet, respectful. He says he admires his parents, because they truly loved him. He also admires John F. Kennedy, as he was refreshingly different and inspiring to others. Kelley says that the things he likes best about the Carlton are the convenience, food,atmosphere, and friendly people!

4 Please sign up for the bank, shopping, and church shuttles at the Carlton Kiosk at least 48 hours in advance. 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Shopping Shuttle (Friday) The Carlton Plaza bus will bring our residents to a different shopping location (such as Target or Safeway) each week, locations listed in the monthly newsletter. 1:00 p.m. Bank Shuttle (Monday) The Carlton Plaza bus will drop off and pick up residents at four local banks: Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and Yolo Federal Credit Union. DAPIBUS OUR TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our church shuttle service now picks up residents until 1:00 p.m. We currently provide transportation to St. James Catholic Church, Davis United Methodist Church, Pole Line Road Baptist Church and Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The shuttle begins transportation to doctor appointments at 9:00 a.m. and returns to the community by 5:00 p.m. Transportation for appointments may be scheduled with the front desk in person or by calling (530) Doctor transportation is for appointments that are in Davis and scheduled 48 hours in advance. Transportation is subject to availability for appointments scheduled less than 48 hours in advance. Appointments outside of Davis and/or appointments requiring shuttle service outside of the 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. window on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be accomodated if possible but are not guaranteed. These appointments have a service charge of $13.00 per half hour of driving or waiting time (one half hour minimum, and $6.50 per quarter hour thereafter, rounding up).

5 Looking for Physical Fitness? *Throughout the calendar, physical fitness programming is highlighted in bright blue font. Chair Yoga Live 2 B Healthy Exercise Balance Bar Fitness Strength Training for Beginners Tai Chi & Qigong Walking Group Zumba with Katelynn Exercise Sampler Fitness Ball Workout Entertainment? The Sweet G s Rainey Townsend Phyllis Isaacson Jazz Trio Ken Kemmerling on the Piano Four Sax Only Saxophone Quartet Mental Fitness? Dakim Brain Fitness Trivia Finish the Phrase Word Games Brain Boosters Jeopardy Scrabble Night LOCATION KEY 1st Floor: LOB = Lobby, C = Cafè, CY = Courtyard, LR = Living Room 2nd Floor: STU = Study, TR = Theater Room 3rd Floor: AR = Activity Room, GR = Game Room FRIDAY, JULY 1 9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk) 9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Safeway & Rite Aid (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR) 2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Men s Bridge Group (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Resident s Pick (TR) SATURDAY, JULY 2 9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR) 1:30 PM ~ Carlton Carwash (AR) We ll give your wheels and walkers a cleaning! 2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR) 4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard, featuring the Sweet G s (CY) 7:10 PM ~ MLB Live: Oakland A s at Pittsburgh Pirates (TR) Connie s hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Call (530) to make an appointment! Jacqueline Springer, Connie s assistant, also works on Fridays.

6 SUNDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 7 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee (TR) 3:00 PM ~ Poker Group with Kyle (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Wildest India (TR) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Jumbo Jenga (LR) 1:15 PM ~ Wii Tennis (TR) 2:30 PM ~ Jeopardy (LR) 3:00 PM ~ Ceramics Class (AR) Please sign up at the Carlton Kiosk. 4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Carlton Speaker Series: Melinda Meeken, Yolo County Adult Protective Services (TR) MONDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 8 Independence Day 9:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Fourth of July BBQ (CY) 3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Patriotic Trivia (TR) 6:30 PM ~ Fourth of July Feature: Drums Along the Mohawk (TR) 9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk) 9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Target (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Facts and Figures (LR) 2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Men s Bridge Group (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents Pick (TR) TUESDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 9 10:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR) 11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Yahtzee (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (TR) 1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (TR) 4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR) 6:30 PM ~ Live Poetry Reading: Selections from Patchwork: Pieces of Appalachia by Local Poet Lena Cantrell McNicholas (TR) 9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR) 1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Funnel Cakes (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard, featuring Singer Rainey Townsend (CY) 6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Exercise Sampler (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Ladies Bridge Group (STU) 3:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:15 PM ~ OUTING: Davis Farmers Market (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR) Tuesday, July 5 th 6:30 PM in the Theater Featuring Local Poet Lena Cantrell McNicholas

7 SUNDAY, JULY 10 THURSDAY, JULY 14 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee (TR) 3:00 PM ~ Iced Coffee and Conversation (AR) 4:15 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB) 5:00 PM ~ MLB Live: San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (TR) Bastille Day 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR) 1:30 PM ~ Petit French Lesson: Learn a Few Phrases (LR) 2:30 PM ~ Jeopardy: French Edition (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Programming Brainstorm Session (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Story Social: Your Experiences in France (LR) Let us know if you d like to share a story about your own French travels or French connection! 6:30 PM ~ Bastille Day French Feature: Amélie (TR) MONDAY, JULY 11 FRIDAY, JULY 15 9:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Banking Shuttle (LOB) 3:30 PM ~ Origami with Christina (AR) 6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR) 9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk) 9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Trader Joe s (LOB) 10:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Outdoor Chair Yoga (CY) 2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Men s Bridge Group (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents Pick (TR) TUESDAY, JULY 12 SATURDAY, JULY 16 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Uno (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Around the World (AR) 1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (AR) 3:00 PM ~ June Book Club Discussion: Vanessa Diffenbaugh s The Language of Flowers (TR) 4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR) 6:30 PM ~ James Bond 007 Night: Casino Royale (TR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion Service (TR) 10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Outing: Mary L. Stephens Library (LOB) 3:00 PM ~ Ladies Bridge Group (STU) 3:15 PM ~ Carlton Speaker Series: City of Davis Public Transit Presentation by Unitrans (TR) 4:00 PM ~ Trivia (LR) 6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR) 9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR) 1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Spring Rolls (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard (CY) 6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR) Celebrate Bastille Day! Thursday, July 14 th 1:30 PM - Petit French Lesson 2:30 PM - Jeopardy: French Edition 4:00 PM - Story Social: Share Your Experiences in France 6:30 PM - Bastille Day French Feature: Amélie

8 SUNDAY, JULY 17 THURSDAY, JULY 21 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee (TR) 3:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB) 4:00 PM ~ Cheese Fondue Social (LR) Whet your appetite with this classic palate pleaser! 6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Wildest India (TR) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR) 11:00 AM ~ Jumbo Jenga (LR) 4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB) 1:15 PM ~ Ceramics Class (AR) Please sign up at the Carlton Kiosk. 2:30 PM ~ Wii Tennis (TR) 4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR) 6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater (TR) MONDAY, JULY 18 FRIDAY, JULY 22 10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Finish the Phrase (LR) 2:00-2:30 PM ~ Blood Pressure/Weight Clinic (TR) An associate will assist you to the clinic. 3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR) 6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR) 9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk) 9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: CVS & Nugget (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR) 2:00 PM ~ Funny Money Bingo (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Men s Bridge Group (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 5:00 PM ~ Chef Andrew s Tasting Menu (PDR) Please sign up at the front desk. 6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents Pick (TR) TUESDAY, JULY 19 SATURDAY, JULY 23 10:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Mancala (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (AR) 1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (TR) 3:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR) 6:30 PM ~ James Bond 007 Night: Quantum of Solace (TR) 9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (TR) Please note the change in location. 1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (LR) 2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Fireside Cocktails, featuring the Phyllis Isaacson Jazz Trio (LR) 6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Exercise Sampler (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Outing: Shopping at TJ Maxx (LOB) 3:00 PM ~ Ladies Bridge Group (STU) 3:15 PM ~ Indoor Chair Yoga (TR) 6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR) This month s book club selection!

9 SUNDAY, JULY 24 THURSDAY, JULY 28 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Games Corner: Yahtzee (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Meet n Greet Social (TR) An informal time to get to know new neighbors! 4:15 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Wildest Indo China (TR) 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR) 11:00 AM ~ Finish the Phrase (LR) 12:00-1:30 PM ~ Make Your Own Sundae Bar (C) 1:00 PM ~ Indoor Tai Chi & Qigong (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Lightning Round Jeopardy (LR) 3:00 PM ~ Department Head Announcements (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater (TR) MONDAY, JULY 25 FRIDAY, JULY 29 10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Yahtzee (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Tech Tutor: Using Your Comcast Television Remote (TR) 6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR) 9:30-10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk) 9:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Davis Co-op (LOB) 10:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:15 AM ~ Outdoor Chair Yoga (CY) 2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR) 3:00 PM ~ Men s Bridge Group (STU) 4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents Pick (TR) TUESDAY, JULY 26 SATURDAY, JULY 30 10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Do It Yourself Herb Bundles (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Around the World (AR) 2:00 PM ~ Birthday Party (LR) 3:00 PM ~ Prize BINGO (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour, featuring Ken Kemmerling on the Keys (LR) 6:30 PM ~ James Bond 007 Night: Skyfall (TR) WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU) 10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion Service (TR) 10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Outing: Hattie Weber Musuem (LOB) 3:00 PM ~ Ladies Bridge Group (STU) 3:15 PM ~ Indoor Chair Yoga (TR) 4:00 PM ~ Trivia (LR) 6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR) 9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR) 10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR) 1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR) 1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Mini Cheesecakes (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR) 3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR) 4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard, featuring Four Sax Only Saxophone Quartet (CY) 6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR) St. James 2 nd & 4 th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM 2nd Floor Theater Room

10 SUNDAY, JULY 31 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB) 10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR) 11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR) 1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR) 2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee: Gone with the Wind, Part I (TR) 3:00 PM ~ Friendship Postcards (LR) In honor of National Friendship Day, write or dictate a postcard to Davis sister city, Sangju, South Korea. 4:15 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB) 6:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee, Continued: Gone with the Wind, Part II (TR) Evening Movies, 6:30 PM: Movie Monday: New Releases Tuesday: James Bond 007 Night Wednesday: Classic Film Series Friday Night Flick: Residents Pick Saturday: Documentary Night Matinee Movie, 2:30 PM: Sunday Matinee TV Time: Wildest India Sunday, 6:30 PM Kyle Fredrickson Executive Director Davis Director Team Carina Kutternig Associate Director Jessica Beck Director of Resident Services Lindsey Feifert Memory Care Manager Andrew Moret Chef Sarah Connor Dining Room Manager Emily Blanton Personal Care Coordinator Sergio Gomez Plant Operations Manager Eric DeMuth Resident Liaison Pamela Roy Personal Expressions Manager

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12 Why is it that as we grow older, many of us expects less and worse? Fact is: we usually get what we expect. Emotions are a strange and powerful lot. How many of us fully understand our own emotions and how they affect us both positively and negatively? How many of us are in control of how we feel? Do you get up in the morning hoping to have a better day yet leave it to chance? Do you make it happen or simply let it happen? Do You Ask But You Don t Get? First of all, do you REALLY know what you want? And are you enjoying that which you desire because even though you may not be aware of it, the thing that you truly desire on a deep emotional level is what is driving your emotions and creating the kind of energy that surrounds you. That energy, be it positive or negative, goes out from you to those around you and beyond. Positive energy is free-flowing, feels comfortable, satisfying, life-giving. Negative energy is uncomfortable, aggravating. If it feels like work, such as the exercise you resist, and you have to make it happen, your energy is probably out of alignment. If you don t want to and it feels like a struggle to make it happen rather than peacefully letting it happen, your energy is probably out of alignment within you. Do you hear a buzz within you that you keep ignoring? Blame it on to a sickness, a virus, something you ate? Something going around? Probably not. Your energy may be out of whack. Whatever we give our attention to creates the energy we generate. You are like a wireless computer, and so you don t have to plug yourself in with some wire in order to connect to the network which is Source Energy, says Esther and Jerry Hicks, author of But it depends on how we align ourselves with The Source of Energy that determines how we feel. When we are full of this energy, we feel great and the world looks rosy. However, when we are approaching, orneriness, fitfulness, despair, and depression are some of the strong emotions we feel. We are not allowing the creative energy to flow through us as freely and fully as it could. Our tank never runs out, says Hicks. Here are the steps according to Hicks, on how to have more and better energy. : Ask for this energy. Remember that which you ask for is always given every single time! The Bible also tells us to be aware of what we ask for for we shall get it. You can t ask for perfect health while you are enjoying the illness you now have, therefore, your deep emotional desire and your intellectual plea/prayers must be in alignment. When we can take the approach to life that, I m going to make the best of this. No matter where I am, I m going to make the best of it. That means that if I make the best of it, it s got to get better, and if I still keep making the best of it, it has to get even better, and then people are going to find us very nice to be with. Children will find us joyous instead of critical; others will find joy through our examples. As we all know, but have a difficult time remembering, we never teach anyone anything by pointing out what they re doing wrong and then trying to discipline them into doing something that we believe to be right. Hicks say, No one else can evaluate anyone else s emotional scale. It s an inside job. It s a personal job and nobody else can do it.