Green Acres Greenville Grapevine September 2017 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. 1 National Assisted Living Week: This year s theme for National Assisted Living is FAMILY IS FOREVER. During the week we will be displaying pictures of our residents, their families and our staff. We will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, September 14 from 2-4pm, with a special musical program at 3:00 pm with Billy Mc Callister (aka. Frank Sinatra). Everyone is invited to attend! Family isn t always blood, it s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what. - Maya Angelou 2017 MONTCALM COUNTY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER S Family, friends, and those yet to become friends; it s not too late to join the Green Acres Team (or form your own team) for Saturday, September 9th, as we participate in the 7th Annual Montcalm County Walk to End Alzheimer s at the Greenville Community Center. Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer s Disease and together we can help stop the nation s sixth-leading cause of death. If you are unable to participate, but would like to make a donation, please go to alz.org/montcalmcounty. Registration begins at 9:00 am, and the WALK at 10:15 am. There will be music, food, individual and team photo opportunities and other activities prior to the start of the WALK. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Tami at 754-8850. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, September 9th: 7th Annual Montcalm County Walk to End Alzheimer s (Registration begins at 9 am/ Walk starts at 10:15 am) Greenville Community Center Thursday, September 14th: National Assisted Living Week Open House (2-4 pm) Saturday, September 23rd: Fall Family Fun Day (4-6pm) Wednesday, October 25th: Harvest Ball (6:30-8:00pm) Reside ~ Reflect ~ Relax Tuesday, October 31st: Trick or Treaters (3:30-5:00 pm) *Candy donations are always welcome 1601 Winter Creek Court, Greenville, MI 48838 ~ (616)754-8850 ~ greenacresgreenville@rlmgmt.com ~ www.rlmgmt.com
THOUGHTS BY SUE: 2 How can our summer fun be coming to a close? Last week-end we had a wonderful time being a part of the Danish Festival parade and residents enjoyed a visit from the Danish Festival band. Lots of memories were made and we have many great photos to prove it!! Now, we look forward to finalizing plans for the 7th annual Montcalm County Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, September 9th. We encourage family members and friends to come out and join us as we promote awareness and raise funds to help find a cure for this devastating disease that touches so many. Please let Tami or me know if you are able to join us on the 9th! The day after the WALK, Sunday, September 10th is Grandparents Day. Now that I am a grandparent I realize how special this day can be, and how much it means to spend time with my granddaughters. I love it when they bring me special pictures they've made or they call me on the phone just to tell me they love me!! Anything given to me by them, is a treasure, but, more than tangible gifts is the time I get to spend with them. Visits by Grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great, great grandchildren on Grandparents Day would be a wonderful gift from the heart to your Grandparent. We encourage you to stop in, bring your smiles, hugs, special treats, etc. I guarantee you will make their day! We will be celebrating National Assisted Living week on Thursday, September 14th. This year's theme is "Family is Forever". We are so fortunate to call so many people "family". Residents, families, friends, staff and volunteers, they ALL make up the wonderful group we call our Green Acres Family. They leave footprints on our hearts forever and add so much to our lives. Lastly, you have yet another opportunity to join together as we host our Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 23rd, from 4-6, pm. This year we are adding a petting zoo to our outdoor fun. "Kids" young and old always love to see the animals. Let's make September a month filled with memory making moments! Enjoy your last days of summer as we look forward to embarking on another Michigan autumn; always a reminder of our Creator at work. "The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." - Numbers 6::25-26 Blessings, Sue Reside ~ Reflect ~ Relax September s 9-1: Kim G* 9-3: Rosie 9-6: Lee* 9-9: Kathy P* 9-11: Marylou M 9-18: Cheryl* 9-19: Bobbi* & Sandy S* 9-21: Virginia 9-26: Nicole* 9-30: June* *Denotes Staff 1601 Winter Creek Court, Greenville, MI 48838 ~ (616)754-8850 ~ greenacresgreenville@rlmgmt.com ~ www.rlmgmt.com
September 2017 3 GREEN ACRES GREENVILLE ACTIVITIES CALENDAR JOIN US FOR GREEN ACRES DAILY MESSAGE MONDAY-FRIDAY, NOON PLEASE CHECK THE DAILY CALENDAR FOR CHANGES TO THE ACTIVITIES Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you: he will never leave you nor forsake you; Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. 1 Kim G* 2 Movie & Popcorn 3 Rosie 4 LABOR DAY 5 10:30 AM Sammy & Teddy Visit 12:30 PM Back to School Lunch John Ekholm 6 HAIR DAY 1:00 PM Foot Checks with Dr. Webber Lee* 7 Humane Society comes for a visit Pass the Cat 8 9 9:00 AM Registration MONTCALM COUNTY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER S Kathy P* 10 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 11 Nails @ 1 PM 2:30 PM Music with Gloria Marylou M. 12 Trip to Anderson & Girls $3.00 per person Sign up with Tami 13 Smores Trivia 14 2:00-4:00 PM National Assisted Living Week Open House Billy McAllister Performs 15 Coffee with Sue 16 Singing with Cyndi 17 First Baptist Church 18 Don Foss Band Cheryl* 19 12:30 PM Out to Lunch 2:30 PM Karaoke Bobbi* & Sandy* 20 6:30 PM DC Cloggers 21 Wii Bowling Virginia 22 23 4-6 PM FALL FAMILY FUN DAY 24 Beth Haven Baptist Church 25 Nails @ 1 PM Share & Show (Item that means a lot to you) 26 1:15 PM September Birthday Party Nichole* 27 Coffee Trivia/ Coffee Mug Plants 28 Movie & Popcorn 29 for the Humane Society 30 Independent Cards & Games
4 because every picture tells a story A photo is worth a thousand words SHOW & SHARE A SPECIAL PHOTO VIEWING THE SOLAR ECLIPSE The sun is a daily reminder that we too can rise again from the darkness, that we too can shine our own light - s.ajna
Meet Loren Strothiede 5 Loren was born at the Belding Hospital in Belding, the son of Mildred and Loren Strothiede. Loren gained the nickname trouble by his siblings. Growing up Loren and his 8 siblings lived on a farm outside of Greenville until he was 13-14 years old. Loren has many fond memories of riding his bike and traveling when he was younger. He and his father traveled to Whites Plains, New York to visit his Aunt and Uncle. While in New York, they went sight seeing to New York City and visited the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. He also traveled to Alaska with his Aunt to visit his cousin. Loren retired from Greenville Public Schools where he worked for 32 years as a custodian. Loren has become our resident greeter, opening the door for visitors and residents, while he is outside doing his word searches. Loren is a great addition to our Green Acres family! Meet Rosemary Scheid Rosemary otherwise known to friends and family as Rose or Rosie comes to us from Belding. Rosie was born in Sparta to Elsie and Peter Steffes. She was raised in the Peach Ridge area along with her 2 sisters and 2 brothers; growing up her dad ran a farm in the area. After graduating high school, Rosie became a nurses aide. She married John McCormick and together they had 2 boys and 2 girls (Randy, Ron, Lorinda and Brenda). Rosie retired in 1992 from Leppinks Grocery Store in Belding after 32 years of service. She loved to sew, knit and quilt, and whenever someone needed something sewn they would come to Rosie. When Rosie came to check out Green Acres she found that she already knew several residents and they greeted her with open arms. She is now often seen walking the halls or around the building getting exercise and fresh air with the Belding Brigade. We welcome Rosie to our Green Acres family! Birthday Party Fun! Reside ~ Reflect ~ Relax 1601 Winter Creek Court, Greenville, MI 48838 ~ (616)754-8850 ~ greenacresgreenville@rlmgmt.com ~ www.rlmgmt.com
Management Team FALL FAMILY FUN DAY! 6 (Available Monday - Friday) SUE HOEFLINGER, Administrator CHERYL ADAMS, R.N., Nursing Supervisor KIM PETERMAN, Dietary Manager LEE ENBODY, Maintenance JEN MYERS, Administrative Assistant TAMI LIEFFERS, Life Enrichment Coordinator PAUL WYMAN AND DOUG MAAS, Owners We invite ALL residents, staff and families to join us for an afternoon of fall fun on Saturday, September 23rd from 4 to 6 pm. ~ FUN ~ FOOD ~ GAMES ~ HORSE RIDES ~ ~CLOWN ~ MUSIC ~ PETTING ZOO ~ R.S.V.P TO TAMI BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th Retirement Living Management s Other Locations are: Aspen Ridge - Gaylord Chestnut Fields - Muskegon Green Acres - Allendale, Cadillac, Cedar Springs, Fremont, Ionia, Lowell, Manistee, Mason, Mt. Pleasant, Standale, Wayland Nottingham Place - Midland Royal View - Mecosta Turning Brook - Alpena; Tawas Village - East Tawas The month of September, Green Acres will be collecting items for the Humane Society. Residents will also be playing and donating their prizes to the Humane Society. A list of items needed will be available by September 1st. Families may also provide items to be donated. There will be a collection box in the Community Room. Thank you for your support. Green Acres Retirement Living 1601 Winter Creek Court Greenville, MI 48838 PLEASE SEND US YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS SO THAT WE CAN KEEP YOU UPDATED ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GREEN ACRES! SEND YOUR ADDRESS TO : greenacresgreenville@rlmgmt.com