February 2018 The Carlton Times

February 2018 The Carlton Times Love Honor Provide 380 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA 95136 408.972.1400 License# 435200727 www.carltonseniorliving.com

Do you remember sending valentines when you were a child? Can you recall the construction paper-covered shoe box decorated with hearts and filled with all of your precious valentines? Or perhaps the first serious Valentine's Day gift you received, or your first delivery of one dozen red roses? Receiving a Valentine's Day gift is a magical experience. After all, this holiday is not about obligatory gifts so when you receive a Valentine's Day gift, you know the giver cares about you. Be Your Own Valentine Valentine's Day, while traditionally for sweethearts, is really just a day to show the ones you love how much you care. Friends and family routinely send Valentine's Day cards; parents even exchange valentines mementos with their children. This Valentine's Day, why not take the time to appreciate someone who rarely gets your attention; someone who deserves a thoughtful gift and a few kind words? Someone like you! Whether you are single or attached, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to send yourself a gift of thanks and appreciation. This year, why not be your own valentine? Start thinking of Valentine's Day as a time to celebrate you. Prepare to treat yourself in the same way you prepare to send a gift to your partner or friend. Be as thoughtful for yourself as you would be for the important people in your life. Take the time to consider what you would love to receive and write a thoughtful note to yourself, listing what you love about yourself, and why you are special. However you decide to care for yourself this Valentine's Day, February 14th, remember that it's okay to take time to care for you. It's the perfect time of year to pay extra special attention to your own needs and to celebrate in a way that is meaningful and special to you. Health Corner It's hard to believe that what was once considered to be an indulgence has been proven to be good for your heart, your lungs and your brain. There's even more good news: The flavonoids liberally found in dark chocolate appear to produce the greatest health benefits, but researchers now say milk chocolate is also a rich source. It contains about 75 milligrams per 100 grams, or more than found in red wine. Of course, all flavonoid levels vary by brand of chocolate. A study of 21,000 participants was conducted during the EPIC-Norfolk research project. It showed that after 11 years, those who ate the most chocolate every day (3.5 ounces or about one chocolate bar) had an 11 percent lower risk for heart disease. These participants were also 25 percent less likely to die of any cardiovascular causes than those eating the least (.5 ounces per day on average). It was also associated with a nine percent lower risk of hospital admission or death as a result of coronary heart disease, after taking account of dietary factors. But these results are not a prescription for eating candy. This was an observational study so no definitive conclusions can be drawn. In spite of this disadvantage, doctors at Tufts University say the results are supported by other studies. If you love chocolate, remember that it contains calories. So choose chocolate instead of indulgences like donuts and other treats. It's still best to choose dark chocolate that's higher in flavonoids, say researchers at Tufts University. Note that the Food and Drug Administration doesn't require producers to list flavonoid content on their products. To maximize flavonoids, Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, of Tufts, recommends dark, bittersweet or baking chocolate. Milk chocolate is processed to make it smoother and less bitter, which also decreases natural flavonoid content.

Mardi Gras Masquerade! February 13, 2018 2:30 to 4:00 Enjoy King Cake specially ordered from New Orleans and Live Music from The Zinfandel Stompers! February is Black History Month! In honor of this Month we will be screening Hidden Figures for our Movie Night in the Living Room. Please Sign up at the front desk and save room for dessert! February 20, 2018 at 6:30 PM in the Living Room Super Bowl Party! Join us for the big game On the big screen! We will have BBQ, beer and more! February 4, 2018

S.F. Academy of Sciences! TOTAL. TRAINING. Join us on an educational adventure! Friday February 2, 2018 Tickets are $35.00 and packed lunch is included! Cross-train your brain in six essential cognitive domains to provide a comprehensive brain training workout. Ladera Grill in Morgan Hill! This is a new outing! Friday February 9, 2018 Reserve your spot at the Front Desk! At the end of each month we will be raffling off prizes for those participating! The more you play the more chances to win! Talk to the Personal Expressions department today!

2/1 Steve Edwards 2/2 Mark Watson 2/4 SuperBowl! 2/8 Jerry Jay Trio 2/9 Elvis Returns 2/10 Music Club Performance 2/12 Adele on Harp 2/12 Madeline on Piano 2/13 Madri Gars Party 2/14 Valentines Day Prom 2/15 Chinese New Year Luncheon 2/17 Ken Sosa Performs 2/21 Steven Schwartz on Piano 2/22 Steve Edwards Birthday Bash 2/24 Music Recital 2/26 Jerry Jay Trio Now Every First Tuesday! Ken is a CA Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist, a member of the International Hearing Aid Society and National Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. He has 26 years of experience in the practice of fitting hearing instruments and operated a Hearing Office for over 24 years. Brunch Is Back! Join us every third Sunday for an all you can eat buffet and endless Mimosas! February 18, 2018 11:15-1:00 Please RSVP by February 15 th

Shopping And More! 2/2 SF Academy of Sciences 2/5 Safeway 2/7 Lunch & the Movies 2/9 Ladera Grill 2/12 Walmart 2/19 CVS 2/21 Walgreens 2/25 Scenic Drive 2/26 Target Do you want to go to a casino resort? Let s get the bus packed and head out early for a fun-filled day! Trip will be scheduled for spring! Sign up at the front desk for further details. Celebrity Theme Day! March 1, 2018 Join us as we celebrate our own community members in a slide show of the behind the scenes of the 2017 Photo Shoot. There is also a special screening of a short interview of our own Elma Blaud!

Theme Days! Garden Group! January 2, 2018 In the Activities Room Football! Its time to plant, create, and organize! There is something for everyone to participate in! Football! Thursday, February 1 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:00 Women's Group Meeting (AR) 3:15 Steve Edwards (LR) Football Theme Day! Monday, January 1 Friday, February 2 8:00 New Years Day TV Special (LR) 9:30 Donut Social (LR) Kite 2:00 Bingo (AR) 9:30 SF Academy of Sciences (LOB) 10:30 All Denominational Worship (LR) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 3:00 Mark Watson on Piano (LR) Mardi Gras Tuesday, January 2 Saturday, February 3 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Garden Valentines Group (AR) Day 3:15 Bingo (AR) 4:30 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3) Chinese New Year Wednesday, January 3 Monday, November 12 Key: Target Shuttles 9:30 Brain Margarita Games (AR) 10:45 Helping Hearts Meeting (AR) 1:00 Bridge (GR3) 2:45 Balance Bar (AR) 3:30 Po-ke-no (AR) 6:30 Evening Celebrity Movie (TV3) 6:30 Rummikub (GR3) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:15 All About Dakim (AR) 3:30 Grace and Frankie (AR) 4:30 Balance Bar (AR) 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) LR: Living Room AR: Activity Room LOB: Lobby DR: Dining Room TV3: TV Room 3 rd Floor GR3: Game Room 3 rd Floor

Sunday, February 4 Thursday, February 8 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Fran on Piano (LR) 3:00 Super Bowl Party (LR) 9:30 Balance Bar (AR) 10:00 Creative Kites (AR) 11:30 New Residents Luncheon (AR) 3:15 Jerry Jay Trio (LR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) Kite Theme Day! Monday, February 5 Friday, February 9 Safeway Shuttles (LOB) 9:45 Zumba (LR) 10:30 Bingo (AR) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Karaoke (LR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Evening Elvis Movie (TV3) 9:30 Kindergartner's Valentine s Visit! (LR) 10:30 All Denominational Worship (LR) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 11:00 Lunch Outing to Ladera Grill (LOB) 2:00 Bob Hope Video (AR) 4:15 Elvis Impersonator (LR) Tuesday, February 6 Saturday, February 10 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:30 Hearing Aid Clinic (GR3) 10:45 Helping Hearts Project 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:15 Left Center Right (AR) 3:15 Music Club Performance (AR) 4:30 Balance Bar (AR) Wednesday, February 7 9:30 Brain Games (AR) 11:00 Lunch & The Movies (LOB) 3:15 Po-ke-no (AR) 4:30 Balance Bar (AR) Doctor Shuttles Tuesdays - Los Gatos Area, O Connor, Good Samaritan, Santa Clara Kaiser Thursdays - East San Jose, Santa Teresa Kaiser, San Jose Medical, & Downtown Areas Latest Apt. Time for Downtown and East Side Areas is 1:30 Church Shuttles Sundays 8:30-12:00 to Select Local Churches You must sign up 48 hours in advance. We also offer limited Valet services for a small fee!

Sunday, February 11 Thursday, February 15 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Fran on Piano (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 10:00 Current Events (LR) 10:30 Bingo (LR) 11:30 Chinese New Year Luncheon (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) Chinese New Year Theme Day Monday, February 12 Friday, February 16 Walmart Shuttles (LOB) 11:30 Jewelry Sale (LOB) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Madeline on Piano (LR) 4:45 Adelle on Harp & Wine (DR) 10:30 All Denominational Worship (LR) 11:00 Banking Hour (LR) 2:00 Balance Bar (AR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) Tuesday, February 13 Saturday, February 17 10:00 Stretch and Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 2:30 Mardi Gras Party with Live Band! (LR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 1:15 Playing Card (AR) 3:00 Ken Sosa (LR) Wednesday, February 14 Monday, April 25 9:30 Podiatrist Visit (Salon) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 2:00 Valentine s Day Prom! (LR) 6:30 Rummikub (GR3) 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 2:30 Garden Group Meeting (AR) Thank you N.C.L. For all Your Help! 3:30 Crochette & Knitting Group (AR)

Sunday, February 18 Thursday, February 22 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 11:15 Sunday Brunch (DR) 2:30 Bingo (AR) 9:45 Current Events (AR) 10:30 Game Show Time! (LR) 12:00 Margarita Pizza Party (AR) 3:15 Steve Edwards & Margaritas (LR) Margarita Theme Day! Monday, February 19 Friday, February 23 CVS Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Ceramics (AR) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 10:30 All Denominational Worship (AR) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 1:30 Grace & Frankie (AR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) Tuesday, February 20 Saturday, February 24 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Table Talk & Tea (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Movie Night (LR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3) 10:00 Brain Games (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 3:00 Piano Recital (LR) Wednesday, February 21 Walgreens Shuttles (LOB) 10:45 Left Center Right! (AR) 1:00 Steven Schwartz (LR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Rummikub (GR3)

Sunday, February 25 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 3:00 Bingo (AR) Monday, February 26 Friday, December 1 Target Shuttles (LOB) 9:30 Brain Games (AR) 10:30 Ceramics (AR) 1:15 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:00 Jerry Jay Trio (LR) Tuesday, February 27 10:30 All Denominational Worship (LR) 10:45 Outing: Outback Steakhouse (LOB) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 2:00 February - 4:00 Tree Lighting 14, Ceremony 2018 With a new band (LR) 2:30-4:00 In the Living Room 10:00 Stretch & Relax with Ellen (AR) 10:45 Heads Up (AR) 3:15 Bingo (AR) 6:30 Mexican Train Dominoes (GR3) Enjoy live music from Ernie Lima, Lovely Refreshments, and make sure you Wednesday, February 28 Sunday, May 31 9:30 Podiatrist Visit (Salon) 9:45 Fabulous Fitness (AR) 10:30 All Residents Meeting (AR) 1:30 Candy Land Tea Party (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Rummikub (TV3) 6:30 Evening Documentary (LR) vote for your prom King and Queen!

Sunday, January 1 Thursday, June 1 and up Club! 8:00 Church Shuttles (LOB) 10:30 Catholic Mass (AR) 11:30 Singing with Fran (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (LOB) 1:15 Seahawks vs 49er s Game (LR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) Sign up for these wonderful performances by The California Pops Orchestra. Prices go up and tickets go quick so sign up today! 9:00 Morning Walk (LOB) 10:45 Wheel of Fortune (LR) 1:30 Derby Days (LR) 3:00 Bingo (AR) 6:00 Warriors Playoffs Party (AR) Basketball Theme Day Monday, May 1 Friday, June 2 Ruth Lund Marie Lazaro 10:30 Fraud Awareness Presentation (LR) 1:00 Shopping at Walgreens & Lucky (LOB) Resident Birthdays 1:30 All Denominational Bible Study (TV3) 3:30 Bingo (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) Paul Aita 2/02 Tuesday, May 2 Saturday, July 1 9:00 Walk on the Trail (LOB) 10:00 Sue Stretch Felt and Relax with Ellen 2/04 (AR) 10:30 Ears Direct Hearing Aid Clinic (GR3) 1:30 Jean Bingo Kile (AR) 2/09 3:00 Fitness Boot Camp with James (AR) 4:00 Mary Chance s Lou Miller Drum Circle (AR) 2/10 6:30 Howard Evening Kauffman Movie (TV3) 2/12 6:30 Mexican Train Dominos (GR3) Steve Maslyar 2/12 Bernie Lofaso 2/23 Angie Hickey 2/27 Wednesday, May 3 10:00 Live 2B Healthy (AR) 10:30 All Denominational Worship with Patricia (LR) 11:00 Banking Hour (LOB) 11:30 Donut Social (LR) 1:30 Edye s Art Class (AR) 3:00 Grace & Frankie with Refreshments (AR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 9:45 Heads Up (AR) 10:45 Bingo (AR) 3:00 Flower Arrangements with Joshika (AR) 4:00 Balance Bar (AR) 9:00 Brain Fitness (AR) 10:45 Lunch at Agave (LOB) 1:30 Bingo (AR) 3:30 Nail Art (AR) 4:15 Balance Bar (AR) 6:30 Skip-Bo (GR3) 6:30 Evening Movie (LR)

Exercise for Heart Health American Heart Month is sponsored annually by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart disease across the nation during the month of February. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women and it accounts for more deaths in women than all cancers combined? Family history and age are factors that affect the likelihood of the disease, but the good news is that there are ways to reduce your heart disease risk. Manageable risk factors that contribute to heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking. You can reduce your risk by managing your health and making healthy lifestyle choices like eating right, exercising and by not smoking. You may be surprised to learn that lack of exercise is one of the highest risk factors for developing heart disease. Exercise programs like Live 2 B Healthy are known to reduce these risks; it improves your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Exercise helps your heart by: Strengthening the heart muscle and cardiovascular system Making the heart more efficient Improving the flow of blood to the heart Improving the heart s ability to handle stress Improving heart failure symptoms The American Heart Association recommends at least two and a half hours of moderate intensity aerobic exercise a week. In addition to aerobic activities, your exercise regimen should include stretching and strengthening activities. Exercises should be personalized and tailored to your abilities as well as progression of your frequency, duration and intensity. Get involved in raising awareness of the heart disease epidemic by educating yourself on the disease. Learn how to exercise safely and correctly and, if possible, seek help from a certified exercise instructor who can develop a customized wellness program to meet your health needs and fitness goals. u www.live2bhealthy.com u

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Please welcome Norm Ebersole to the community! Norm is from Pomona, California, and received an Associate's degree in Business from Mt. San Antonio in Walnut, California. Norm was a mortgage loan officer with California Federal and served in the Navy for 2 years on the USS Norton Sound. Norm was a member of the Rotary Club in Sunnyvale and in college was a part of the Men's Glee Club. You may see Norm in the community with his wonderful wife Phyllis! Norm and Phyllis have 2 children and have been married since August 1966. They are past ticket holders for the San Jose Center for Performing Arts. They are both looking forward to participating in as many activities as possible, particularly those involving music, theater, and arts & crafts. Welcome Norm and Phyllis!

New Residents Luncheon with Catered lunch from El Pollo Loco February 8, 2018 Please RSVP by February 5, 2018 Luncheons and More! Join us as we celebrate the year of The Dog with catered lunch from Taste of China! Please RSVP by February 13, 2018 Let s have fun for National Margarita Day! 12:00 Luncheon and then at 3:00 Margaritas with Live music! Please RSVP by February 19, 2018 Sip some tea and play a game with us! Please RSVP by February 21, 2018