Green Acres Standale The Standale Social The desire of Retirement Living is to honor God by providing the elderly with a lifestyle that values their identity, their independence, and their dignity. March 2017 "It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!" - Mark Twain You know Spring is here when Fat Tuesday is just around the corner! Tuesday February 28th. Also known as Paczki Day...those decadent little Polish pastries you say you will stay away from but can't. Did you know that on Fat Tuesday 100's of thousands of Paczkis are made? For those of you counting calories, you should know these pastries pack a healthy 400-500 calories, and 25 grams of fat! I don't know about all of you, but I don't care, they are worth every calorie and fat gram! A little Paczki history for all of you: Paczki's have their roots in Catholicism. They were created to use up excess sugar, eggs, butter, and lard before the 40 day fast, known as lent. Paczki's also date back to the middle ages and were filled with pork fat and fried in lard. Traditional Paczki filling is made with prunes. I hope all of you will enjoy a Paczki on Fat Tuesday, and have a blessed Easter season. Joni Tate, LPN, CHPLN, Administrator Meet Our New Kitchen Manager Shari Jackson Hello! I am married and have 2 beautiful daughters. My oldest will be making me a first time grandmother in June!! I have had 2 life changing adventures in the mission field working with orphanages in both Bosnia and the Ukraine. People call me an adrenaline junky at times! I love roller coasters, have been sky diving and own a Harley Davidson Sportster which I spend most of my time on...weather permitting. I have worked all but 1 year of my 31 years of employment in the food service industry. I made the move from a larger community to Green Acres because I missed the family feel of things. I feel blessed and honored to be a part of the team here. Excited to serve your loved ones!! Meet our New Maintenance Manager Phil Burnell Phil has worked a variety of jobs over the years, Industrial Foodservice Catering for 22 years, computer sales for 3 years, 16 years Wireless Store Management and lastly three years with Cabelas doing fire arm sales and appraisals. He has been married to his wife Susan for 30 years and they ve raised three daughters together, aged, 34-40. Phil enjoys golfing, traveling, boating and spending time with his wife.
The Standale Social Carolyn is a retired R.N. who worked at St. Mary s for 40 years. She loves to read and do word searches. Carolyn travelled to Israel, Rome, Spain, Portugal and also went on 3 cruises. Her favorite shows are Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Carolyn and husband had 4 children, Kathleen, Robert, Karen and Christine, she has 10 grandchildren. Welcome Home Carolyn Lots of Laughs Singing and Dancing With Wilma the Hat Lady New Last Month! The Green Acres Art Gallery opened this month! The Gallery will be open the last full week of every month in the community room. It features the work of our past and present residents. We have so many talented folks, we wanted to show them off! It will be open again March 20-25. We re encouraging residents to submit anything they ve created here or even before they moved in. Be sure to check it out!
The Standale Social Come One Come All Spring Dessert Potluck Friday, March 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cakes and Cookies Puddings and Pies, It will all be delicious Come Feast your eyes Dessert Bar will be open from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. a sweet way to end the week!! Please provide serving utensils for the dessert you bring! Green Acres provides monthly in-service training for our staff. We are committed to supporting and educating our staff so we can continue to provide quality care. Community Wide Easter Egg Hunt Ages 2 10 April 8 @ 11:00 a.m. sharp! (Due to the nature of the event the hunt will conclude quickly) RAIN or SHINE Green Acres of Standale 11276 1st Avenue NW Grand Rapids MI 49534 Kids 10 and under only Please bring your own basket. Special Prizes for finding the golden coin hidden in an egg! For more information call Debra or Stephanie at (616) 431-3021 or email greenacresstanlec@rlmgmt.com February s in-service was Injury Prevention & Transfer Training ~ provided by Great Lakes Caring
March 2017 WEST SIDE Activities PLEASE CHECK THE DAILY ACTIVITY SHEET FOR CHANGES Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Happy birthday to you! 1st Carolyn 11th Char 14th Sorida 20th George 21st Elna 25 Maddie 26 Dan 31 Kathy staff * East & West Side Activity 1 ASh Wednesday 10:00 Penny Ante 1:30 Movie The Amish 2 Noon LUNCH 1:30 Bus Trip to Gerald Ford Museum* 3 10:00 March Word Games 11:00 Travelogue America the Beautiful * 4 5 Celebrate Your Name Week 6 10:00 Name Sake Day Discussion 2:30 Church of Our Savior* 7 10:00 Elaine/Piano 10:30 Unique Names 11:30 Holy Spirit Service 2:10 Lamont School Reading Club* 8 10:00 What your name means! 2:00 Bingo w/sandy* 3:00 Room Visits 9 11:00 Rename Yourself 1:30 People & Plants w/dick Gleason* 10 9:30 Visit from Bentley 10:00 Middle Name Pride Day 10:30 Jeopary/ Names* 1:30 Letter Craft* 11 12 Daylight Saving Time Begins 13 10:00 Green Trivia 11:00 Manicures 2:00 Jeopardy* 14 11:30 Holy Spirit Service 2:30 Christ Lutheran Church* 3:00 Color Therapy 15 10:00 Slogans 10:15 Bingo 1:30 Michigan Rummy 16 1:00 Birthday Cake!! 1:30 Resident Council Meeting 2:30 Movie 17 St. Patrick s Day 10:00 Bingo 3:00 Room Visits 18 19 20 SPRING BEGINS 10:00 Penny Ante 1:30 99 Game 3:00 Trivia 21 11:30 Holy Spirit Service* 1:30 Bingo 2:30 Color Therapy & Music 22 10:00 Pass the Pig 1:30 Michigan Rummy 23 1:30 Movie 24 9:30 Visit from Bentley TBA/Tundra Kennels* 6:00 Spring Dessert Potluck Dessert Bar* 25 26 27 10:00 Buns & Puns 11:00 Manicures 1:30 Charades* 3:00 Movie 28 11:30 Holy Spirit Service 1:30 Uno 2:30 Color Therapy & Music 29 World Culture Day 10:30 A Taste of Ireland 1:30 99 Game 3:00 Trivia 30 10:30 Balloon Tennis* 3:00 Color Therapy 31
March 2017 GREEN ACRES EAST WING ACTIVITIES PLEASE CHECK THE DAILY ACTIVITY SHEET FOR CHANGES Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Birthdays 1st Carolyn 11th Charlotte 14th Sorida 20th George 21st Elna 25 Maddie 26 Dan 31 Kathy 1 Luna Day 10:30 WII Bowling 1:30 Movie: The Amish Ash Wednesday 2 Beauty Shop 12:00 Lunch* 1:00 Bus Starts Loading* 1:30 Gerald R. ford Museum Bus Trip* 3 11:00 Travelogue America the Beautiful * 4 5 Celebrate your name week 6 10:30 Name Sake 11:00 Name Game 2:30 Church of our Savior* 7 11:30 Unique Names 2:15 Lamont School Reading Club* 8 Luna Day 10:30 What your name means! 11:00 Pass the Pig 2:00 Bingo w/ Sandy* 9 Beauty Shop 10:00 Name Hunt 10:30 Rename Yourself 11:00 Finish the Name 1:30 People & Plants with Dick Gleason* 10 10:00 Middle Name Pride Day 10:30 Jeopardy/ Names* 12:00 Sit & Be Fit Devotions 1:30 Letter Craft* 11 12 Daylight Savings 13 10:30 March word games 11:00 Tribond 2:00 Jeopardy w/ Peggy 14 11:30 Green Trivia 2:30 Christ Lutheran Church* 15 Luna Day 10:30 Dominoes 11:30 Go for a Stroll 1:30 The Range* 16 Beauty Shop 10:30 Cardo 1:00 Birthday Celebration 1:30 Resident Council Meeting 17 10:30 St Patrick's Day Trivia 11:00 Opposites 18 19 20 Spring Begins 10:30 20 Questions 1:30 Visit the Green Acres Art Gallery 2:30 Color Therapy and music 21 11:45 Memory 1:30 Balloon Tennis 22 Luna Day 10:30 Higher or Lower 11:00 Concentration 1:30 Race the Dice 23Beauty Shop 10:30 Cardo 11:00 Bingo 1:30 Movie 24 9:30 Visit from Bentley TBA Tundra Kennels* 6:00 Dessert Potluck Dessert Bar* 25 26 27 10:15 Buns& Puns* 1:30 Charades* 2:45 Movie 28 11:30 Trivia 1:30 Target Golf 29 Luna Day 10:00 World Culture Day Activities 1:30 Go for a Stroll 2:00 Sip and Share 30Beauty Shop 10:30 Balloon Tennis* 31 10:30 Bean bag Twister 1:30 Go For a Stroll * East & West Side Activity World Culture Day
Management Team (Available Monday - Friday) JONI TATE, LPN, CHPLN, Administrator KAREN BUITER, Home Manager SHARI JACKSON, Dietary Manager PHIL BRUNELL, Maintenance DEBRA ZDYBEL, Life Enrichment Coordinator PAUL WYMAN AND DOUG MAAS, Owners Retirement Living Management s Other Locations are: Aspen Ridge - Gaylord Chestnut Fields - Muskegon Green Acres - Allendale, Cadillac, Fremont, Greenville, Ionia, Lowell, Manistee, Mason, Mt. Pleasant, Standale, Wayland Friends Wanted Share your time enriching the lives of older adults with social activities or one-on-one. Assisted living and Memory Care residents will welcome your friendship. Call or email today 616.431.3021 or greenacresstanlec@rlmgmt.com Nottingham Place - Midland Royal View - Mecosta Turning Brook - Alpena; Tawas Village - East Tawas Green Acres Retirement Living PLEASE SEND US YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS SO THAT WE CAN KEEP YOU UPDATED ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN ACRES! SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO : greenacresstanlec@rlmgmt.com