The-Taylor-Gazette-Vol.-193-Feb.-4-17

The Gazette Volume 193 February to February 17, 2018 Taylor Community 2018 Music Series Dan Perkins and the Plymouth State University Chamber Singers Sunday, February 11 at 3:00pm Generously supported by Bank of New Hampshire, Taylor Community’s Music Series performances are free and open to the public This concert is kindly sponsored by Taylor Resident Florence Merrill American Heart Month February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States So how you lower your risk of heart disease? Getting up and getting active is one of the best things you can Shoot for 30 minutes most days of the week! And the Taylor Community Winter Olympics is a great way to get started A 15-day walking and social challenge, it’s good for your heart in more ways than one One recent study showed that a big factor in living to the age of 100 was close social connections… let’s make some! Read Page for a run-down of fun events and please make a point of connecting with your neighbors You’ll also want to find out if you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, and if you do, get treatment If you smoke, get help to quit And eat a healthy diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, one that is low in sodium and trans fat And remember, you don’t have to everything at once Small changes can turn into healthy habits! Taylor Community Winter Olympics Who Will Win the Gold? Join a team and make a connection! Will your team win the gold? You’re sure to have fun trying, and who knows, maybe you’ll develop some positive habits along the way! More on Page Another Great Trip! Community Residents enjoyed lunch at the Castle Carriage Restaurant January 19, followed by a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the historic wooded acres at the Castle in the Clouds’ beautiful mountaintop estate in Moultonborough Page Taylor Community Chorus Rehearsals Resume! Ready? Ready! We’re happy to report that under the direction of Debbie Gibson the Taylor Community Chorus sings again! Rehearsals are held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Taylor Home New members are welcome! Winnie Davis Trains for Supervisory Position Eliot Davis’ young pup Winnie watches the guys closely as they work in the ceiling of the Business Office, fixing the hot water line to Salon 435 Eliot seemed pretty sure when he sent this photo that she’s a shoe-in for the position of Kirk Beswick’s new Supervisory Assistant Kirk may still possibly have input, however Welcome New Staff Erin Jacques, Laconia, joins us as LNA She currently attends Lakes Region Community College and works also at Mountain View Nursing Home in Ossipee Erin most enjoys time spent in the woods and near the water, and she loves to travel when she can She describes herself as shy at first, but once she gets to know folks she’s much more comfortable Datonya Beck, Laconia, also joins us as LNA She attended Rasmusson College in Ocala, FL and also holds a Business Management Certificate Datonya especially likes to travel, and recently cruised to the Bahamas Genaro Pingol, Jr., Gilford, joins us as LPN He attended Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines, where he attended their Nursing Assistant and Practical Nursing Programs and also holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering Genaro, who likes to be called “Gerie,” enjoys travel and experiencing different cultures and peoples, and he likes to try the different types of food he finds when traveling He is known by his friends and co-workers as a hard worker, a funny guy, and a person who can be trusted Gerie is married and has two teenage daughters Welcome to Taylor Community! As part of Taylor’s ongoing emergency and disaster planning preparedness, we’ve recently purchased evacuation stair chairs to be used in an emergency evacuation situation Eliot Davis, HR Director, was a brave, willing and helpful volunteer as we learned how to use this equipment (Smiles of Success shown at left) ~Susan Denopoulos, VP Clinical Operations & Administrator Ledgeview and Taylor Home *** Visitor Sign-In Required *** The security of our residents is our concern and responsibility Knowing who, when, and why visitors and guests are on premises is very important We now require that all visitors, family members, volunteers and friends sign in and out, as well as indicate the reason for their visit At Ledgeview, the Sign-In book is located at the 2nd floor concierge desk At Taylor Home, it is located at the Nursing Station If you have any questions please contact me at 366-1275 Thank you for your cooperation! ~Susan Denopoulos VP Clinical Operations & Administrator Do you have family or friends who’d like to keep up with what’s going on at Taylor Community? We’re happy to email The Taylor Gazette to anyone who’s interested! Call or email Maureen, 366-1236 or mballester@taylorcommunity.org with email addresses Page Note from the business office: Valentines Dinner 2017 Tax Preparation with entertainment by A letter from Taylor’s VP-Finance, Ed Soucy, went out January 20 regarding possible medical deductions for residents’ 2017 Income Tax returns February 14 at 6:00PM In summary, residents who purchased Continuing Care contracts in 2017 may be able to deduct a certain and substantial portion of the entrance fee and monthly fees paid as a medical deduction Residents with new Taylor Connection at Home contracts in 2017 may also be able to deduct a portion of the entrance fee paid Residents who’ve purchased Lifestyle contracts are advised to discuss deductions with their tax advisors Assisted living, memory care and nursing residents are subject to different tax rules and the deductibility of your Provider Tax Charged monthly fees should be dis- by Resident per Month Jan-17 $ 29.00 cussed with your tax preparer But if you moved here in 2017 Feb-17 $ 29.00 and purchased a Continuing Mar-17 $ 29.00 Care contract, you may be Apr-17 $ 29.00 able to deduct a portion of your entrance fee May-17 $ 29.00 Mr Soucy’s letter is not intended as tax advice and he recommends you discuss these matters with your tax advisor or preparer Provider tax payments for 2017, also mailed with Ed’s letter to residents, are shown at right: Jun-17 $ 30.00 Jul-17 $ 30.00 Aug-17 $ 30.00 Sep-17 $ 30.00 Oct-17 $ 30.00 Nov-17 $ Dec-17 $ 30.00 30.00 $ 355.00 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Here are a few options for help with filing your Income Taxes: Sue Ann Thayer Menu Starters: Shrimp Cocktail; Bruschetta Crostini Soup: Creamy Lobster Bisque; Tomato Basil Bisque Entrées: Phyllo Wrapped Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Roasted Pepper Coulis or Prime Rib au Jus (GF and Vegetarian options available) Sides: Olive Oil Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Broccoli au Gratin, Steamed Carrots Desserts: Red Velvet Cheesecake; GF Chocolate Mousse $22 per person Please RSVP at 366-1226 by Friday, February 9, indicating your choice of entrée at that time       Everyday Actions: Stop the Spread of Germs! Try to avoid contact with sick people, and if you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone (except to get medical care) Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then throw it away in the trash Wash your hands often with soap and water Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Germs spread this way Clean and disinfect objects that may be contaminated with germs Computer Corner Internet Browser Tips Do you surf the internet? Here are a few Browser Shortcuts you may find helpful: Simple tax returns can be done for free via Granite United Way’s IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (for those making less than $66,000 per year), or at AARP TaxAid sites (for seniors, no income restrictions) Is the text too small for you to read? Hold down the Ctrl key and press the + key to increase the size of the text Call 2-1-1 or log on to http://nhtaxhelp.org/ to schedule an appointment at a location near you You’ll want to bring a few things with you, so be sure to have a look at the list they provide Having trouble navigating? Holding down the Alt key and pressing D in any major internet browser will move your cursor to the address bar If you press F5, the web page will refresh or reload And if you press the Backspace key, or hold down the Alt key and press the left arrow, you’ll go back a page A third option for preparing your own taxes is by filing online using United Way’s www.myfreetaxes.com, powered by H&R Block®, which also has a toll-free number to call for tax questions: 1-855-698-9435 CA$H Coalition of New Hampshire Wondering where your “bookmarks” are? Hold Ctrl and press B and they will appear! You’re on a web page, and can’t locate the search or “find” box? Holding the Ctrl key and pressing F will help you find it! Page Fitness News and Events Happy Valentines Day Spa Day is February 14! Taylor Community Winter Olympics Start Date: 2/9/2018 Ending: 2/23/2018 at 3:00pm This is a 15-day Walking and Social Challenge for Residents and Staff There are five locations/teams from which to choose; pick a team and sign your name on their Olympic board Taylor Home = New Zealand Opechee Harbor = Australia Ledgeview Nursing = United Kingdom Ledgeview Assisted Living = Switzerland Woodside and Ledges = Jamaica Instructions: Sign up on the Team Board Get a pedometer Ask for help with the pedometer settings if you need assistance Every day, write down the number of steps you take on the Board (starting February 9) Attend a special Olympic Event and you get 25 bonus points for your team Every team will have their own “Bonus” Olympic events Participate all 15 days to win a gold medal, 10 to win a silver, and to win a bronze Have fun and move! Woodside “Bonus Point” Olympic Events: Feb 10 — Walk all three floors of Woodside Feb 12 — Resident Town Hall meeting: 11:00am Olympic Ceremony Feb 13 — Mini Golf at Funspot $3.00pp Bus departs Woodside at 1:15pm Feb 14 — Spa Day at Woodside, 10:00am - Noon Call Tammy to reserve your space at 366-1206, $10 donation recommended Feb 15 — Billiards Tournament with Spirits: 2nd floor at 2:30pm Come to play or just watch All abilities welcome Feb 16 — Sled Dog Races at Laconia Country Club RSVP to Brenda at 366-1226 Feb 17 — Attend the Community Social at Woodside Feb 19 — Try a Tai Chi Class, 10:00am in the Fitness Studio with Russ Jones Empire Beauty School will be here from 10:00am to Noon to pamper Taylor Community Residents on Valentines Day Treatments include mini manicures, paraffin dips, hair styling, make up, and haircuts for men Local Massage Therapist Wendy Rapuana will offer mini chair massages, and Body, Health & Massage will offer neck and hand massages Did we mention mimosas and chocolate too? A $10 donation is appreciated but not necessary to enjoy these services Please call Tammy to reserve your spot: 366-1206 More February Events February 19 — Aquatic Exercise Class Demonstration for Breast Cancer Survivors — 10am and 2pm Designed for those thriving and living the new normal, a supportive exercise group to teach mindful movement in the therapy pool Free and open to the public February 20 — Bowling at Funspot — Back by popular demand! $8.00pp includes bowling, shoes, and pizza with beverage Bus departs Woodside at 11:30am Please call Tammy to reserve at 366-1206 February 21 — TED Talks: Powerful Talks from Olympians, Woodside Theater at 2:30pm https://blog.ted.com/10-powerful-talks-from-olympians-andparalympians/ February 22 — Hallway Bocci Tournament — 2:15pm in the Woodside Library Hallway February 23 — Winter Bird Banding with Brenda — Call Brenda to register at 366-1226 Strength Training As We Age As we age it is important to continue to exercise regularly to decrease the risk of developing age-related loss of muscle, strength and function Strength training can also boost confidence, brighten your mood, and help to fight mild to moderate depression and can also preserve vitality and independence in daily living Please join us in the Elm Room at Woodside on February 21st at 10am to learn more about how strength training may benefit you We will discuss different types of strength training, equipment that is used for strength training, how to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure during exercise, and how physical and occupational therapy can play a role in developing an exercise program that is right for you! Be Well! Page xxx Qualities of an Excellent Audience Taylor Day of Caring 2017 xxx When you go to a lecture or musical event, you want the presenter to give a good performance, right? It’s not difficult to find articles detailing the characteristics of an excellent presenter, but those defining the qualities of an excellent audience are harder to find The importance of being a good audience member was recently brought to my attention by a resident who’d witnessed some less-than-ideal behavior and was wondering what we might or say to help keep this from happening It’s important to say that the lion’s share of events I’ve attended here at Taylor have had exceptionally respectful and engaged audiences Here, however, is a quick primer, just as food for thought! Annually, Taylor Community participates in a community outreach aimed towards helping a neighbor needing assistance This time, Taylor Community took care of one of their own When Taylor requested employees needing some help at home, Dionne Gordon, who works at Ledgeview on the nursing floor, jumped at the chance Needing some help with a missing front porch, Dionne asked Taylor if they would contribute towards getting the porch replaced The Taylor Facilities crew led by Ken Lorden met with Dionne to review the situation and came up with a construction plan and a materials list President/CEO Michael Flaherty whole-heartedly agreed to cover the cost of materials and labor to get the job done Late in the fall Ken, along with Jamie Mercier and Tony Lessieur, took a day to pre-build the porch, install sonnet tubes and install the porch The end result was a beautiful and well-built porch that will bless Dionne and her family for years to come Well done Taylor Community and the Facilities team! ~Kirk Beswick Left-to-Right, Tony, Ken and Jamie Arrive on time for the performance and ready to listen If you’re late, you’re unconsciously telling others that your time is more valuable than theirs Pay attention And let the speaker know you are paying attention Use non-verbal cues to show the speaker this: make eye contact, nod, smile Check your body language to be sure you are not sending the wrong non-verbal cues; sitting with closed arms Welcome New Staff and/or leaning backward can be seen as a sign of being disinterested this seems Heather Marier, And Gilford, joins ultra-obvious, us as LNA but don’t look atearned your watch, talk or text at during presenHeather her credentials LNAthe Health tation Turnand yourhas electronic off Careers, worked devices prior at Genesis She enjoys horseback and working out something at the If the presenter asksriding a question or does gym.calls for a response, respond with enthusiasm which Let them know you’re interested! Welcome to Taylor Community! Don’t interrupt the presentation Your questions and comments should be saved for the appropriate time Unless the presenter indicates you may ask questions at any time, save them for the end Make a connection! Chances are the presenter is someone you’d like to know? If you’ve followed the previous advice, you’ve already made a positive impression Now’s your opportunity to introduce yourself! Not only does an involved and responsive audience create a positive experience for the speaker, it also creates positive energy for everyone Win – win! But wait, what if you think the performance is a dud? Even if you do, give others a chance to listen Make the most of the situation, and give the presenter a chance You’ll both benefit! ~ Maureen kindliness · kindheartedness · warmheartedness · affection · warmth · gentleness · concern · care · consideration · helpfulness · thoughtfulness · unselfishness · selflessness · altruism · compassion · sympathy · understanding · big-heartedness · benevolence · benignity · friendliness · hospitality · neighborliness · generosity · magnanimity · charitableness Page UPCOMING LECTURES AND CAMPUS EVENTS Tuesday – February – Calling all POKER players! – Residents are starting up a Taylor poker group, and anyone wishing to join in the fun is welcome to sit in We have the cards and chips, now all we need are the players This meeting will be held at Woodside from 2:00—4:00PM in the Maple Room Wednesday – February – Taylor Community Activity Fair – The Annual Activity Fair is a chance for Taylor Community residents to learn about the various groups and clubs currently existing at Taylor Community, as well as an opportunity to form new groups and clubs with residents with common interests Do you want to find a new hobby? Do you have an interest you would like to share with others? This is one of the best opportunities to get involved with all that goes on at Taylor Hosting an information table about your group is a great way to share information about your programs, activities, services or causes Whether Hosting or Searching, I hope to see YOU at the Activity Fair If you would like to host a table, please call Brenda at 366-1226 This event will be held at Woodside from 10:00AM until Noon Friday – February – Taylor Community Winter Olympics begin! – The details for this fun 15-day walking and social challenge for residents and staff are on Page 4! Monday – February 12 – Alzheimer’s Discussion with Bill & Barbara Zeckhausen – Over the course of his life, Dr William Zeckhausen has been a writer, therapist, husband, minister, father, leader and healer Now on his Alzheimer’s journey, he would like to share his accumulated wisdom with us Join us as Taylor Community residents Bill and Barbara Zeckhausen discuss their personal journey with Alzheimer’s This event will be held at Woodside beginning at 2:00PM Monday – February 12 – LHMS Presents: Postcard Travels through The Weirs – Join us for this follow-on series entitled “Postcard Travels.” This time our virtual “travel around town” will introduce us to points of interest in The Weirs, presented by Laconia Historical and Museum Executive Director Pat Tierney This presentation will be held at Woodside at 6:30PM Wednesday – February 14 – RESIDENT SPA DAY! – Students from Empire Beauty School will be here to pamper Taylor Community Residents for Valentines Day Treatments include mini manicures, paraffin dips, hair styling, make up, and haircuts for men Local Massage Therapist Wendy Rapuana will offer mini chair massages, and Body, Health & Massage will offer neck and hand massages Did we mention mimosas and chocolate too? A $10 donation is appreciated but not necessary to enjoy these services Please call Tammy to reserve your spot at 366-1206 This event will be held at Woodside from 10:00AM — Noon Wednesday – February 14 – Valentines Dinner with Musical Entertainment by Sue Anne Thayer – The menu for this event appears on Page Please RSVP to Brenda at 366-1226 This event will be held at Woodside beginning at 6:00PM Friday – February 16 – CHINESE NEW YEAR! Year of the Dog – Join us as local RN LuAnn Sanborn presents photos and experiences from her recent trip to China This photographic journey will take place at 2:00PM in the Taylor Home Community Room Page UPCOMING LECTURES AND CAMPUS EVENTS Saturday – February 17 – Community Social and Dinner – Join your friends and neighbors! Menu and RSVP details are shown on Page 12 Join us at Woodside at 5:00PM Monday – February 19 – Now That We’re Here… Downsizing – You “downsized” before your move, but now that you’re here, you realize that you still have a way to go Join us as professional Downsizer Sarah Lopez from Tailored Transitions offers helpful advice about the process This event will be held at Woodside beginning at 2:00PM Tuesday – February 20 – Theater DVD Presentation: Michael Bublé in Concert – Join us for this fun viewing of the very talented Michael Bublé, the Canadian crooner whose jazz vocals pay reverent duty to Frank and Dino, but with a majestic, modern twist We will be joined by our friends from The Belknap County Nursing Home This presentation will be held at Woodside beginning at 2:00PM Please make reservations with Brenda at 366-1226 Wednesday – February 21 – TED Talks: Powerful Talks from Olympians – Join us in the Woodside Theater at 2:30pm Wednesday – February 21 – Gordon DuBois presents: Walking With Winter At the end of the warm weather hiking season too many trampers stow away their gear, recall fond memories of the season past and wait with great anticipation for next summer’s trips However, there’s a whole new world waiting to be discovered: hoarfrost covering rocks and trees, layers of snow blanketing spruce boughs, crystal blue skies arching overhead, biting winds blowing snow into odd shapes and no bugs to torture you This is the season of winter, three months out of the year when the mountains offer the adventurous hiker an opportunity to experience the beauty of the cold weather season Using photos and stories from three decades of winter hiking in the mountains of the Northeast, Gordon will take you on a winter journey This event will be held at Woodside beginning at 7:00PM Monday – February 26 – Musical Entertainment: The Home Folks – The Home Folks will have you singing, clapping your hands and tapping your feet to familiar tunes “Discovered” by Taylor Home Resident Freda Whittemore, the group includes her son Mark and his wife This program will begin at 3:00PM in the Taylor Home Atrium Monday – February 26 – A Photographic Journey to Japan – Join us as Karen and Bob Delgado bring us along for a photographic journey to Japan We will have the opportunity to see Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Himeji, Japan through the eye of their lens The presentation will be about an hour in length and will show about 355 photos taken during a trip they made to Japan in May 2016 The presentation, accompanied by various types of Japanese music, will show photographs of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, ancient castles and palaces, various types of Japanese gardens, several Shinto weddings, traditional Japanese clothing, a prominent museum, sumo wrestling, Shinto festival parades, and lots of friendly deer This event will take place at Woodside at 6:30PM Wednesday – February 28 – Celebrate Laconia – Local historian and author Warren D Huse will be available to present his newest publication, “Celebrate Laconia: 125 Years of the Lake City.” Illustrated with 270 photographs, maps and other images, the hardbound book also devotes about a quarter of its space to historical text about the evolution of today’s city Warren will be available following the presentation for book purchases and/or signings This event will be held at Woodside beginning at 6:30PM Page UPCOMING TRIPS SIGN-UP NOW! Note: Trip descriptors – Easy, Moderate, and Independent – indicate the degree of mobility [walking, standing, stepping, etc.] required in order to safely participate and enjoy the trip All pick-up times are an approximation Non–residents pay a $10 fee There is a $10 fee charged for cancellations within 72 hours of the trip If a trip requires pre-paid tickets or entry fees, you cannot be reimbursed if you cancel from the trip OR if Taylor needs to cancel the trip due to weather conditions that make driving unsafe Tuesday – February 13 – Mini Golf at Funspot – [Moderate] Why not?! $3.00pp Bus departs Woodside at 1:15PM Call Tammy for this one at 366-1206 Friday – February 16 – World Championship Sled Dog Derby – [Easy] Join us at The Laconia Country Club as we view the World Championship Sled Dog Derby from the warmth and comfort of the Country Club Dining Room where the windows overlook the Sled Dog trails, or outside where you are within an arm’s length of the dog teams racing by A buffet lunch will be available in the dining room for an additional fee Morning departure time to be announced Reserve your seat now - this is a popular event! Sign up with Brenda at 366-1226 Tuesday – February 20 – Bowling at Funspot – [Moderate] Back by popular demand! $8.00pp includes bowling, shoes, and pizza with beverage Bus departs Woodside at 11:30AM Call Tammy for this one at 366-1206 Wednesday – February 21 – Lunch with Friends at the Brick Front Restaurant – [Easy] Join us at this popular family-style restaurant right over on Church Street Reserve your place on the bus and at the table with Ann at 366-1238 Bus pick-up begins at 11:30AM Friday – February 23 – Winter Bird Banding at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness – [Moderate] Join us for this hands-on experience as Senior Naturalist Dave Erler introduces us to the details of the Bird Banding Program He will demonstrate how and why they capture, band and release birds that gather at their winter feeding station You will have the opportunity to actively participate in all aspects of this demonstration Tickets are $10pp Following the program we will enjoy lunch at always-popular Walter’s Basin The bus will begin picking up residents on the Laconia campus at 8:45AM Please RSVP with Brenda at 366-1226 Page Make Happiness a Daily Habit! I'm happiest when I'm in the present I notice that when I'm worrying or anxious it's usually because I'm thinking of things that haven't happened yet — I'm just worried they might happen And the only time that I can actually something differently is right now ~Jewel This recipe for a Happy Home was first submitted by Mrs Claude McFarlane of Lamont, Iowa, to The Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, in the newspaper’s annual homemaker’s favorite recipe roundup: A ‘Happy Home’ Recipe Right now it looks like this in New Hampshire This photo was taken recently on Frisky Hill in Gilmanton Beautiful, right? And great if you like winter sports It’s especially nice if you live at Taylor; you can look at it, but not scrape or shovel it, and only play in it if you want to Winter has been dishing it out pretty good, but it won’t be long before the weather changes! can of cheerfulness Several pounds of affection pint of respect bottle of ambition box of humility can of pure thoughtfulness Milk of human kindness Never keep in “hot water.” Garnish with patience, smiles and kisses Sprinkle well with sense of humor Wrap in love, and bake in a steady fire of devotion Serve in generous portions each day A friend’s back yard in Springtime Did You Know? Thank you to our friends from The Cracker Barrel for the idea to include this column in the Gazette as a means of sharing helpful tidbits of information… If you have helpful hints you would like to share, or are in search of one, please get your information to Brenda Kean for the next Gazette STAMPS … Did you know that stamps are available at the Woodside Store? But what if you are doing a large mailing - like Christmas Cards? You could go to the Post Office and you could order online, but DID YOU KNOW that you can actually CALL and speak with a person to order a roll of stamps? 1-800-STAMP-24 (1-800-782-6724) Guinea Ridge Conservation Area, Gilmanton, Summer Ashland in Fall (Cathy Landroche) Page 10 Recurring Campus Events Recurring Campus Events Sundays: Wednesdays (Cont.): Sunday Brunch Sundays, 11:00am to 2:00pm Community Bistro, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Church Services Sundays @ 2:00pm, Ledgeview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sunday Movie Matinees Sundays @ 2:00pm, Woodside Theater •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• IRA Sunday Social & Monthly Birthday Celebration Generally the 4th Sunday of the Month @ 4:30pm, Fireside Room at Woodside Book Discussion with Lois Brady 1st Wednesday of the Month @ 10:30am Woodside 3rd-Floor Lounge •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Memoirs Group Wednesdays @ 11:00am, Woodside Library •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Care Management Nurse Office Hours Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm, Woodside Wellness Office •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Wine Social Wednesdays @ 3:00pm Taylor Home Community Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Woodside/Ledges Food Forum 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 2:00pm, Woodside Mondays: Stitch Witchery Quilters Mondays @ 8:00am, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cozy Caps Knitters Mondays @ 10:00am, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Home Bingo Mondays @ 10:00am, Taylor Home •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Playreaders 1st and 3rd Mondays @ 1:00pm, Woodside Tuesdays: Resident Cracker Barrel Coffee Hour Tuesdays @ 10:00am, Fireside Dining Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Worship Services Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Ledgeview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Laconia Public Library Runs Every Other Tuesday @ 10:30am (Call 366-1238) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall Tuesdays @ 1:00pm (Call Dial-A-Ride) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Non-Fasting Blood Draws Tuesdays @ 1:00pm, Woodside Wellness Office •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Blood Pressure Clinic Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm, Woodside Wellness Office Wednesdays: Fasting Blood Draws Wednesdays @ 6:30am Woodside Wellness Office •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Cribbage Games Wednesdays @ 10:00am, Woodside Card Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Veterans Coffee Hour 3rd Wednesday of the Month @ 10:00am Lake Room at Ledgeview (Wednesday is continued above right) Thursdays: Woodcarvers Thursdays @ 9:00am, Woodside Wet Craft Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Shopping Bus to Hannaford’s/Walmart Thursdays @ 9:00am (Call Dial-A-Ride) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Bridge Games Thursday @ 1:00pm, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Community Chorus Rehearsals 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 2:00pm Taylor Home Atrium Fridays: Le Cercle Franỗais de Laconia Fridays @ 10:00am, Fireside Dining Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Home Bingo Fridays @ 10:00am, Taylor Home Saturdays: Saturday Entertainment at Ledgeview Saturdays @ 2:00pm, Second Floor •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Community Social & Dinner 3rd Saturday of the Month @ 5:00pm, Woodside (Please RSVP at 366-1449 by Noon the Wed prior) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Saturday Night at the Movies Saturdays @ 7:00pm, Woodside (7:30pm on Community Social & Buffet Nights) Welcome New Resident! Shirley Scates 1/25 Taylor Home Welcome to Taylor Community! Page 11 Trip Reminders Lectures, Programs & Special Events Advance RSVP required; call Brenda at 366-1226 Coffee Hour with Robin Cabral, Taylor Community Development Tues., Feb @ 11:00am, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Poker Group! Tues., Feb 6, 2:00 — 4:00pm, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Men’s Breakfast: Ed Soucy speaks on Taylor finances and taxes Wed., Feb @ 7:45am, Woodside Please RSVP to John Larson at 524-7131 by Feb •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Activity Fair! Wed., Feb @ 10:00am — Noon, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Community Winter Olympics Begin! Get moving and have some fun! Fri., Feb (Details on Page 4) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Community 2018 Music Series: Dan Perkins & the PSU Chamber Singers Sun., Feb 11 @ 3:00pm, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Resident Lecture Series: Bill and Barbara Zeckhausen speak on Alzheimer’s Mon., Feb 12 @ 2:00pm, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Laconia Historical & Museum Society: Postcard Travels through The Weirs Mon., Feb 12 @ 6:30pm, Woodside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Resident Spa Day Wed., Feb 14, 10:00am — Noon, Woodside Details on Page RSVP to Tammy at 366-1206 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Valentines Dinner with Entertainment by Sue Ann Thayer Wed., Feb 14 @ 6:00pm, Woodside Please RSVP at 366-1226 by February 9, indicating your choice of entrée at that time (Menu on Page 3) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Billiards Tournament Thurs., Feb 15 @ 2:30pm, Woodside 2nd Floor •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Lecture Presentation: Traveling in China Fri., Feb 16 @ 2:00pm, Taylor Home •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Community Social and Dinner Sat., Feb 17 @ 5:00pm, Woodside Please RSVP at 366-1449 by Feb 14 at Noon Gilligan’s Island (trip full) Sun., 2/4 @ 12:15pm Mini Golf at Funspot (call Tammy, 366-1206) Sat., 2/13 @ 1:15pm Sled Dog Derby Sat., 2/16, departure time TBA Woodside Theater Saturday Nights at 7:00PM February 3: Life As We Know It February 10: Man of the Year February 17: Good Will Hunting (7:30PM tonight!) February 24: Augustus Saint Gaudens Sunday 2:00PM Matinees February 4: E.T - The Extra-Terrestrial February 11: Elizabeth (1:00PM today!) February 18: Justice Video Series: Time Out of Mind February 25: Freedom Writers Musical Entertainment at Ledgeview Saturdays at 2:00pm February 3: Joe Fraschetti February 10: Bill Parker February 17: Red Gallagher February 24: Rich Araldi Meeting Reminders Taylor Playreaders Mon., 2/5 @ 1:00pm, Woodside Resident Association Executive Committee Meeting Mon., 2/12 @ 9:30am, Woodside Resident Town Hall Mon., 2/12 @ 11:00am, Woodside Taylor Community Chorus Rehearsal Thurs., 2/15 @ 2:00pm, Taylor Home (There will be no Wellness Committee or Pool Committee Meetings this month) Calling All POKER Players! We are starting up a Taylor poker group and anyone wishing to join in the fun is welcome to sit in We have the cards and chips, now all we need are the players First meeting: Tuesday, February from 2—4pm in the Maple Room at Woodside Note from the Facilities Office: A friendly reminder to Ledges residents: Curbside collection of trash is each Tuesday, with Recycling collected every other Tuesday Please not use the dumpsters at our main buildings unless you call the Facilities office first The Community Bistro Daily Specials More Choices! Grab & Go Meals Sunday Brunch! Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 11:45am - 6:45pm Tuesday and Thursday: 11:45am - 3:45pm and 5:00 - 7:00pm for Dinner (Please RSVP for Dinner at 366-1481) Grab & Go - from 11:45am Sunday Brunch - 11:00am - 2:00pm Valentines Day Dinner and Entertainment Wednesday, February 14 Details on Page 3! Community Social & Dinner Saturday, February 17 Appetizers: BLT Bites; Smoked Salmon Spread with Assorted Crackers; Dynamite Shrimp; Artisan Cheese Tray Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and House-Made Croutons Daily Specials Monday 2/5: Broiled Haddock with Corn Fritters and Spinach Tuesday 2/6: Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots Wednesday 2/7: Pork Pie with Mashed Potatoes and Peas Thursday 2/8: Fried Chicken with Baked Potato and Corn Friday 2/9: Cheese-Stuffed Shells with Broccoli and Garlic Bread Monday 2/12: Roasted Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Tuesday 2/13: Shrimp and Grits with Roasted Spaghetti Squash Wednesday 2/14: Salisbury Steak with Roasted Potatoes and Butternut Squash Thursday 2/15: BBQ Pork Chops with Baked Beans and Braised Greens Friday 2/16: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo with Garlic Bread The Lake Room at Ledgeview Breakfast and the Noon Meal are served daily in The Lake Room, 7:30 – 9:00am and Noon – 1:00pm Supper is served on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 – 6:30pm (please join us at The Bistro Tuesday and Thursday nights) Please make your reservations at 366-1202 For Weekly Lake Room menus call 366-1231 Dial-A-Ride operates on the Laconia Campus Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm, with extended hours Tuesday and Thursday evenings (until 7) and Sunday morning transportation to church Please plan ahead to assure your ride: RSVP Monday through Friday from 8am to Noon at 366-1234 Entrées: Boneless Pork Chops with an Apple Chutney; BBQ Shrimp and Cheddar Grits; New England Pot Roast Sides: Mashed Potatoes; Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Candied Carrots; Braised Greens; Roasted Squash Desserts: Eclairs and Crème Puffs; Assorted Bars and Cookies; Pumpkin Pie; GF/SF Options $18 per person Please RSVP at 366-1449 by Jan 14 See you there! Dinner Specials – Tuesday, February Seared Salmon $17 Chicken Parmesan $15 Sides: Jasmine Rice, Buttered Linguini, Steamed Broccoli, Italian Vegetable Medley Caesar Salad or Soup du Jour Dinner Specials – Thursday, February Grilled Flank Steak $15 Boneless Pork Chops $14 Sides: Baked Potato, Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrot and Pea Medley Iceberg Wedge or Soup du Jour Dinner Specials – Tuesday, February 13 Teriyaki Chicken $14 Carved Pit Ham $14 Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Wild Rice, Acorn Squash, Vegetable Medley, Steamed Green Beans Spinach Salad or Soup du Jour Dinner Specials – Thursday, February 15 Polish Sausage Hash $14 Lobster Mac-and-Cheese $16 Sides: Roasted Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Wild Rice, Carrots, Cheddar Broccoli Garden Salad or Soup du Jour SUN TUE MON WED THUR 9:00 AM Woodcarvers (WS) 9:00 AM Shopping Bus: Hannaford's/Walmart 1:00 PM Bridge Games (WS) 2:00 PM Chorus Rehearsal (TH) 11:00 AM Sunday Brunch (WS) 12:45 PM Gilligan's Island Rochester Opera House 2:00 PM Communion Service (LV) 2:00 PM Sunday Afternoon Movie - ET (WS) 2:00 PM NEIGHBOR GAME DAY (TH) 8:00 AM Stitch Witchery Quilters (WS) 10:00 AM Tai Chi: Russ Jones (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 10:00 AM Cozy Caps Knitters (WS) 1:00 PM Playreaders (WS) 11:00 AM Sunday Brunch (WS) 1:00 PM Sunday Afternoon Movie - Elizabeth (WS) 2:00 PM Worship Service (LV) 2:00 PM NEIGHBOR GAME DAY (TH) 3:00 PM 2018 Concert Series Performance (WS) FRI 10:00 AM Le Cercle Francais De Laconia (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 4:30 PM PUB NIGHT (WS) TAYLOR COMMUNITY WINTER OLYMPI CS BEGINS 10:00 AM Le Cercle Francais De Laconia (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) SAT 10:00 AM Water Babies & Toddler lessons (WS) 2:00 PM Musical Entertainment (LV) 7:00 PM Woodside Evening Movie - Life As We Know It (WS) WALK ALL FLOORS OF WOODSIDE (OE) 10:00 AM Water Babies & Toddler lessons (WS) 2:00 PM Musical Entertainment (LV) 7:00 PM Woodside Evening Movie - Man of the Year (WS) 10:00 AM Resident Crackerbarrel (WS) 10:30 AM Worship Service (LV) 11:00 AM Coffee hour with Robin Cabral (WS) 1:00 PM Non-Fasting Blood Draws (WS) 1:00 PM Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall 2:00 PM Poker Group (WS) 2:00 PM Blood Pressure Checks (WS) 6:30 AM Fasting Blood Draw (WS) 7:45 AM Men's Breakfast (WS) 10:00 AM Activity Fair (WS) 10:00 AM Cribbage Games (WS) 10:30 AM LPL Book Discussion with Lois (WS) 2:00 PM Care Management Nurse Office Hours (WS) 3:00 PM Wine Social (TH) 9:00 AM Woodcarvers (WS) 9:00 AM Shopping Bus: Hannaford's/Walmart 1:00 PM Bridge Games (WS) 8:00 AM Stitch Witchery Quilters (WS) 9:30 AM Resident Assn Exec Comm Meeting (WS) 10:00 AM Tai Chi: Russ Jones-OE (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 10:00 AM Cozy Caps Knitters (WS) 11:00 AM Resident Town Hall- OE (WS) 2:00 PM Alzheimer's Lecture (WS) 6:30 PM Lecture - Postcard Travels Through the Weirs (WS) 12 10:00 AM Resident Crackerbarrel (WS) 10:30 AM Trip to Laconia Public Library 10:30 AM Worship Service (LV) 1:00 PM Non-Fasting Blood Draws (WS) 1:00 PM Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall 1:15 PM Mini-Golf at Funspot-OE (WS) 2:00 PM Blood Pressure Checks (WS) Valentine's Day 6:30 AM Fasting Blood Draw (WS) 10:00 AM Spa Day for Valentines Day- OE (WS Elm) 10:00 AM Cribbage Games (WS) 2:00 PM Ledges/Woodside Food Forum (WS) 2:00 PM Care Management Nurse Office Hours (WS) 3:00 PM Wine Social (TH) 6:00 PM Valentines Dinner and Show (WS) 9:00 AM Woodcarvers (WS) 9:00 AM Shopping Bus: Hannaford's/Walmart 1:00 PM Bridge Games (WS) 2:00 PM Taylor Community Chorus Rehearsal (TH) 2:30 PM Billiard Tournament-OE (WS) 9:00 AM Resident Trip - Lakes Region Sled Dog Derby- OE 10:00 AM Le Cercle Francais De Laconia (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 2:00 PM Lecture - A Guided Tour to China (TH) 2:00 PM Musical Entertainment (LV) 5:00 PM Community Social & Dinner- OE (WS) 7:30 PM Woodside Evening Movie - Good Will Hunting (WS) 11:00 AM Sunday Brunch (WS) 2:00 PM Justice Video Series Time Out of Mind (WS) 2:00 PM Worship Service (LV) 2:00 PM NEIGHBOR GAME DAY (TH) 8:00 AM Stitch Witchery Quilters (WS) 10:00 AM Tai Chi: Russ Jones-OE (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 10:00 AM Breast Cancer Survivor Aquatic Exercise Class (WS) 10:00 AM Cozy Caps Knitters (WS) 1:00 PM Playreaders (WS) 2:00 PM Breast Cancer Survivor Aquatic Exercise Class (WS) 2:00 PM Downsizing Lecture (WS) 10:00 AM Resident Crackerbarrel (WS) 10:30 AM Worship Service (LV) 11:30 AM Bowling at Funspot-OE (WS) 1:00 PM Non-Fasting Blood Draws (WS) 1:00 PM Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall 2:00 PM Theater Presentation - Michael Bublé DVD (WS) 2:00 PM Blood Pressure Checks (WS) 6:30 AM Fasting Blood Draw (WS) 10:00 AM Strength Training as we age (WS) 10:00 AM Veteran Coffee Hour (LV) 10:00 AM Cribbage Games (WS) 11:30 AM Brick Front - Lunch with Friends 2:00 PM Care Management Nurse Office Hours (WS) 3:00 PM Wine Social (TH) 7:00 PM Lecture - Walking with Winter (WS) 9:00 AM Woodcarvers (WS) 9:00 AM Shopping Bus: Hannaford's/Walmart 1:00 PM Bridge Games (WS) 2:15 PM Hallway Bocci Tournament-OE (WS Library) 9:00 AM Resident Trip - Winter Bird Banding at Squam 10:00 AM Le Cercle Francais De Laconia (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 3:00 PM TAYLOR COMMUNITY WINTER OLYMPICS WINNERS ANNOUNCED 2:00 PM Musical Entertainment (LV) 7:00 PM Woodside Evening Movie - Freedom Writers (WS) 11:00 AM Sunday Brunch (WS) 2:00 PM Communion Service (LV) 2:00 PM Sunday Afternoon Movie - Augustus Saint Gaudens (WS) 2:00 PM NEIGHBOR GAME DAY (TH) 4:30 PM Community Birthday Social (WS) 8:00 AM Stitch Witchery Quilters (WS) 10:00 AM Tai Chi: Russ Jones (WS) 10:00 AM BINGO (TH) 10:00 AM Cozy Caps Knitters (WS) 3:00 PM The Home Folks (TH) 6:30 PM Photographic Journey to Japan (WS) 10:00 AM Resident Crackerbarrel (WS) 10:30 AM Trip to Laconia Public Library 10:30 AM Worship Service (LV) 1:00 PM Non-Fasting Blood Draws (WS) 1:00 PM Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall 2:00 PM Blood Pressure Checks (WS) 6:30 AM Fasting Blood Draw (WS) 10:00 AM Cribbage Games (WS) 2:00 PM Care Management Nurse Office Hours (WS) 3:00 PM Wine Social (TH) 6:30 PM Lecture - Celebrate Laconia (WS) 11 18 25 19 February 2018 Independent Living 26 13 20 27 14 21 28 15 22 16 23 10 17 24 ~ February 2018 Fitness Calendar ~ Sun Mon Tue 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 6:00 Water Yoga* 11 WINTER OLYMPICS 18 WINTER OLYMPICS 25 12 13 Wed Thu Fri 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance 9:00 Strength & Stretch 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Aqua Strength 10:00 Activities Fair 11:00 30 Min Balance Water Babies 9:30 – 11:45am Closed to all pool members 10:00 Juliets –yoga stretch 10 9:00 Strength & Stretch 10:00 Juliets – strength circuits Water Babies 9:30 – 11:45am Closed to all pool members 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 14 15 WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS 16 17 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Aqua Strength 2:00 Pool Committee 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 6:00 Water Yoga* WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Spa Day 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 9:00 Strength & Stretch WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS 19 20 21 22 23 9:00 Strength & Stretch 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Breast Cancer Survivor pool class 2:00 Breast Cancer Survivor pool class 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 6:00 Water Yoga* WINTER OLYMPICS 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS 26 27 28 9:00 Strength & Stretch 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 9:00 Strength & Stretch 8:30 Aqua Circuit* 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Aqua Strength 11:00 30 Min Balance 3:30 Aqua Circuit* 6:00 Water Yoga* Sat 9:00 Strength & Stretch 10:00 Chair Yoga 1:00 Aqua Strength 3:30 Aqua Circuit* WINTER OLYMPICS WINTER OLYMPICS Water Babies 9:30 – 11:45am Closed to all pool members WINTER OLYMPICS 24 Program Descriptions for February, 2018 All classes free to Residents Strength & Stretch - Strength exercises, balance and stretching, using hand weights, ankle weights and bands (45 minutes) Strength & Balance – Resident lead class following the Stronger Living Guidelines Aqua Strength- Strength exercises and stretching done in shallow water (45 minutes) Aqua Circuit* – Exercises incorporating high and low intensity to build strength and endurance Available to non-residents for $5.00/class or $20/month Chair Yoga- Gentle stretching done in a chair Some standing poses involved, using chair as an aid Available to non-residents for $5.00/class or $20/month.(30 minutes) 30- Minute Balance- Exercises done in and around a chair Good beginner level class for those who have a fear of falling or have fallen J.U.L.I.E.T.’s- (Just Us Ladies Into Exercising Together) Women only exercise class featuring a variety of instructors and techniques Available to non-residents for $5.00/class or $20/month Water Yoga* – Learn how to stretch, balance and breathe mindfully in the water with guest instructor Jeannine Beckett Fee for residents $6.00/class, non-residents $8:00