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19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Written by Kim Hegg, Community Relations & Event Manager
The date - December 5; the location - under the big tent in the Administration
Parking Lot; the occasion – the 19th annual lighting of the Masonic Homes Tree!
That’s when and where the residents and staff of the Masonic Home, along with
members of the community, gathered to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season
with food, entertainment, fun, and of course, Santa!
With all the construction happening around the campus, creativity played a huge
role in the planning and execution of this year’s festivities. The rental company
delivered and installed a 4,000 square foot tent that took two days to install, but it was
well worth it! All the activities for the event took place under the big top!
Entertainment was provided by Fremont Christian Jazz Band, Delaine Eastin
Elementary School Children’s Choir and James Logan Show Choir. A special “Charlie
Brown Christmas” production was enjoyed by all with kids from Stage 1 Theatre and
residents Betty Newman, Marty Trudell, and Dawn Hicks. Special thanks to David Bible,
Marmie Romero, and Eddie Silva for after-hour rehearsals, sound and lighting set-up, and
stage management.
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JANUARY
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Many thanks to the Dietary team for adding vegetarian chili to
the menu – delicious! The usual favorites were also provided to keep
us in the festive mood – hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn and of
course, those fabulous Christmas cookies – which by the way,
contained no calories! John Marshall – you and your team outdid
yourselves this year!
A special thank you to Juli Francheschini and Sharyl Leggate for
manning the children’s card making station. Your generosity in
donating your time and talent to this event is greatly appreciated!
And of course, what would a holiday party be without
Santa? Boring! Thank you to the Acacia Creek team for
decorating and manning the Santa corner. James MacRae
and Joel Ingram rotated the task of taking pictures with
Santa and capturing memories of the evening, to which
we are eternally grateful.
With the help of all those in attendance, Alexa
helped us light the tree – a beacon that the Tri-City area
enjoyed all season long!
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Residents’ Holiday Party
Written by Kim Hegg, Community Relations & Events Manager
On Tuesday, December 10, the Masonic Homes welcomed the Grand Master, John E.
Trauner, his wife Dana, Past Grand Masters, Grand Lodge Officers, and members of the
Masonic Homes Board to the annual Residents’ Holiday Party. The festivities began with a
reception in the Auditorium, where guests enjoyed appetizers, champagne, and holiday
entertainment provided by the Mark Warren Holiday Duo. Several of the guests were invited
to join Santa as he made his way to those dining in Lorber, Traditions, and the Satellite dining
rooms. Members of the Masonic Homes staff were on hand to assist in gift giving and holiday
cheer.
A sumptuous dinner was served in the Main Dining Room by
dining services, led by John Marshall, Mario Ramirez, and Taylor
Carrarini, who provided excellent service and delighted our guests.
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Following remarks and introductions from Joseph Pritchard, Vice President of
Clinical Operations, Gary Charland, President and CEO, welcomed and thanked everyone
for attending. Gary then introduced Larry Adamson, PGM, Chairman of the Masonic
Homes Board of Trustees, who introduced the trustees in attendance. Tony Cimarra,
Assistant Grand Lecturer of Division III, introduced the Past Grand Masters and Grand
Lodge Officers in attendance, after which Larry Adamson introduced the Grand Master and
invited him to give his remarks.
Gary Charland presented Most Worshipful Brother Trauner with a pen, handcrafted
by residents of the Masonic Home from the great Oak tree that stood at the entrance of the
Home, and his wife Dana with a Christmas ornament. The evening concluded with the
Grand Lodge Officers and Board Members distributing holiday gifts to the residents.
If I attempted to thank everyone, I would surely miss someone; so many, many
thanks to all the staff in Environmental Services, Dietary, Transportation, Recreation,
Communications, Maintenance, Administration, Acacia Creek and of course, the residents!
A special thank you to all those who donated a toy to Toys For Tots. Your generosity will
help make the holidays brighter for those in need. Happy Holidays! (See PGM, Larry
Adamson’s keynote address of on page 9)
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New Year’s Revolutions—by Chaplain Joel Ingram
No, that’s not a typo—“Resolution versus Revolution”. As we
start a new year, I wanted to share a few words about resolutions that
can create revolutions in our Home; a revolution in resident participation
and ownership of Home benefits and needs. While there are many, many
staff in our Home that have worked here longer than myself, I have been here long enough
to observe an unfortunate trend - decreased resident participation in many types of social
activities, groups and needs around the Home.
Wait a minute, you say, there are lots of residents that participate and help with all
kinds of things around the Home! Indeed, there are, and our Home couldn’t do half of what
it does without them! I couldn’t list them all if I wanted, to but a few right off the top of my
head are:
Jeanne Benedict for making the in-Home phone directories
Richard Fiechtner recently starting up a memory care support group
The small band of residents that fill mailboxes and hand-deliver mail to Lorber
Another small band of resident “People Movers”
Juli Franceschini, helping with our craft room, card display and a host of other tasks
That faithful tribe of residents that make our Sunday Services possible. A special shout
out to Bill Dippel who sets up and runs our cameras on a weekly basis
Our “Special Friends” who assists new residents acclimating to Home living and… so
much more
Our many residents that lead various “Resident Run” activities on a weekly basis
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Yes, lots of residents ARE volunteering and leading out in so many ways. So,
doesn’t that disprove my point? Well, not exactly, I think.
My points are two; First, to give a GREAT BIG “THANK YOU” to those already
contributing to our Home in these important and necessary ways… and second, to invite
those who have not yet found their NICHE FOR GIVING BACK, to find a niche and give
back.
I firmly believe, with
few exceptions, that everyone
can find some area of Home
NEED or BENEFIT they are
qualified to fill. What’s more,
when one gets up off the
couch and does something,
one feels better about their
place in the home and the
benefits of living here. Oh,
wait a minute, that last
sentence was something my
wife said last Monday night
when I was watching football
while a pile of unfolded
laundry sat nearby, but you
get the idea. In every sense,
our Home is like your typical
bank account; if you only take out and never give back, things fall apart in no time.
So, this year I begin saying “Thank you” to those “revolutionaries” who are
actively making our Home as wonderful as it is and invite others to join their ranks in a
way that is both personally fulfilling and socially beneficial. Until next month, I’ll be on
the sofa folding laundry.—Chaplain Joel
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New Year, New Action 2020—Written by the Recreation Team
Can you believe the whole 2019 year has gone by so fast? Where did the year go?
Now is the time to get together and gear up for 2020. Are you interested to know what’s
coming up for the year 2020? Come to the New Year, New Action event on Tuesday,
January 28th at 2:00 p.m. at Acacia Creek. This is the time we get together to share how
we express ourselves through recreation.
Creating can give us a sense of purpose. Here on the Masonic Home and Acacia
Creek Campuses, residents are encouraged to create programs that allow their skills,
knowledge, and passions to be shared with fellow residents. This gives us an opportunity
to participate in meaningful programs that can add to their own skills, knowledge and
passions. Sound like a win-win? It is!
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This open house event is a great way to also meet the hosts of programs and groups
that are open to residents from both communities. It’s your opportunity to discover
something new you would like to do. It’s also a great time to advertise a program or group
that you would like to create. New friends are made and new interests are discovered at
the variety of leisure pursuits happening on our campus. Join us on January 28th for New
Year, New Action open house and learn about all the experiences 2020 has to offer.
If you currently run a program or a group or you would like to start something new,
you are invited to showcase what you do at the New Year, New Action, contact
Recreation department at ext. 6440.
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January
Outings
Highlights—
Written by
the
Recreation
Team
Sunday, January 12—Shen Yun—Classical Chinese Dance / San Jose Center for the
Performing Arts / PREPAID Event / Departs 12:45 p.m. from the South Mall / Consider
choosing early seating for lunch.
Friday, January 17—International Lunch Bunch—Flaming House / NO SHOW FEE
OUTING / Small Group Outing / Departs 10:00 a.m. from the South Mall / Resident
covers the meal cost.
Thursday, January 23—Fine Dine at the Institute of Culinary Art at Treasure Island /
PRE-PAID EVENT / Departs 10:30 a.m. from the South Mall / AL & IL OK
Sunday, January 26—Pintello Theater Presents "Little Shop of Horrors" / Gilroy /
PREPAID EVENT/ Departs 12:30 p.m. from the South Mall / A/L & I/L OK / Consider
choosing early seating for lunch
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Quotable
Messenger—January 2020—Page 5
Chris Gershtein, Senior Director of Quality Management
Since the last update there have been six Blue Box Cards submitted as of
December 16, 2019. There was one compliment in these cards! It expressed gratitude
and praise for Heidi Booth in the Grider Gym who has made improvements there by
getting the blinds fixed and making sure that the gym is always clean and orderly. This
was passed on to her departmental supervisor and Administration for acknowledgement
and thanks.
There were four concerns:
1. There was a concern regarding how housekeeping/janitorial services are changing
out the trash containers in Lorber. It was sent to Jeff Krahulec to address with his
staff.
2. Another concern was regarding rude behavior toward a Dining Room staff member
by an individual resident. It was sent to Soledad Martinez and Dining Services so
that they can address the individual directly.
3. There was a concern about the amount of parking space for Powerchairs and
scooters in the Main Dining Room waiting area because there tend to be walkers
parked in that front area reserved for Powerchairs that take up much of the space.
This will be looked into by the Dining Services and hopefully a solution can be
found. It might be easier after the holidays when there is no tree taking up space in
that room.
4. There was a concern about the staff in Lorber being loud at change of shift and on
third shift. This concern was sent to the SNF Administrator and to Jeff Krahulec to
address with the staff.
In addition to the above compliments and concerns there was one suggestion:
1. One was for promoting the Saddle Cats—Western/Swing music as an entertainment
option. It was sent to David Bible in Recreation for consideration.
Thank you very much for continuing to use this communication tool, especially
for any safety related issues. Please keep the cards coming! Have a Happy New Year.
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Anna Kimble is working in the
RCFE as an On Call LVN. She
has worked in a few different
assisted living communities and
enjoys the residents. In her free
Kenneth Mc Millen
Mason of: San Diego San No.
time she enjoys working out,
35 hiking, going to the movies,
City: San Diego spending time with family. She
Moved in: December 17, 2019 is very excited about being part
of the Masonic Team.
Messenger—January 2020—Page 6
December “Guess Who” Picture was: **
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thought *
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Gabi Scott, *
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Front Desk *
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staff, *
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were *
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Can you guess who this resident
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* He lives in Acacia Creek.
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Great Minds At Work—Written by Mike McComas,
On Friday, December 13th, 2019, the Management staff at the Masonic Homes of
California got together to do a little spring cleaning. Technically, it is still winter, but
nonetheless, cleaning they did. The staff braved the cold December air to wash our
resident Walkers and Powerchairs. The Management Staff will be doing this cleaning
service for our residents once a quarter. The next scheduled time for this Walker and
Powerchair cleaning will be in March 2020.
Messenger—January 2020—Page 7
Out Goes Old, In Comes New—Submitted by Jeanne Benedict
From the files of Irwin M. Fershleiser, PM, Late Masonic Grand Chaplain
This month is the start of a new year. Out goes the old – in comes the new. A new
beginning and hope for the future. Yes, in so much I read, in many things I see on T. V.,
in what I hear on conversations; there seems to be an undeniable fear of our well being
in the year to come. Words like “our fraternity is declining”, that “the economy in this
country is bleak”, etc. etc. So at this time I would like to share with you the following –
at the lowest point in my life, I thought that all was lost. A brother sent me the
following words and my faith in the Supreme Architect of the Universe and these words
helped me cope.
When things go wrong,
As they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit –
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow –
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor’s cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out –
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
To stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.
So my brethren, keep the faith and never quit.
Messenger—January 2020—Page 8
PGM, Larry Adamson’s Keynote Address
Submitted by Marty Trudell
Good evening to everyone here tonight as we gather as a family
the extended Masonic family—to reflect upon and celebrate the
manifold blessings that this past year has brought us and in fact it’s the
blessing of our entire lifetimes that we should give thanks for. The Great
Architect of the Universe has seen fit to allow us to occupy a portion of
his wondrous world and for that we should all be humbled and joyful.
It is this time of the year that the majority of the recognized religions of the world
celebrate and reflect upon the great creator’s work and for the continued blessing that he
rains down upon us. It’s a time of reflection, a look back at what we are truly blessed with.
As I look at this past year, it’s been one of much concern to me, particularly as one who
believes in Masonic principals. The senseless acts of terrorism, both internationally and
domestically; the total and complete dysfunction of our governmental leadership and the
polarization that it has brought to our citizenry are real concerns.
But then I walk into a place called the Masonic Homes of California and I realize
how truly blessed I am to have the privilege to be a part of an organization and a belief
system that has the welfare of humanity as one of its cherished virtues. I get to see how
love and affection, caring and sincere brother and sisterhood triumph over deceit and evil
intent. I see my Brothers and Sisters living lives to the fullest and sharing and enriching
each other’s lives.That is when the other problems of the world are no longer paramount
and when I know that God has truly blessed me by allowing me to be a part of this great
fraternity.
So, tonight, we celebrate this glorious holiday season and on behalf of all of the
members of the Board of Directors, I bring you our well wishes and thank you for making
this place a home of true brotherhood. May our great fraternity bring favor to our great
creator and long continue to shape the citizenry of the future. Merry Christmas, Happy
Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays to all.
Masonic Homes 2019 Holiday Celebration
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We Seniors—Submitted by Jerry Chamberlain
The neighbors thought it was odd, but 93 year old Morton was
dating again. One Monday morning, Morton woke up with a funny
feeling that something important happened last night. It was during
breakfast, that Morton finally remembered what it was. He had proposed
to his date Greta. But what she answered, he just couldn’t seem to
remember.
Morton picked up the phone and dialed. “Hi Greta”, said Morton,
“I have a funny question for you, do you remember last night when I
proposed?” “Oh my gosh” gushed Greta, “I’m so glad you called, I knew
I said yes to somebody but I just couldn’t recall who it was!”
Messenger—January 2020—Page 9
Newfangled Invention—Submitted by Zelma Campbell
An Amish boy and his father were visiting a mall for
the first time. They were amazed by everything, but
especially by two shiny, silver walls that moved apart and
then slide back together. “What’s that, father?” The boy
asked.
The father, never having seen an elevator before
responded, “I’ve never seen anything like it. I have to admit I
don’t have any idea what it is.” While they were standing
there, and elderly woman in a wheelchair rolled up to the
moving walls and pushed a button. The walls opened and she
rolled into a small room. The wall closed and the father and
son watched the numbers above the doors light up
sequentially until they reached the highest number. Then the
numbers began to light up in reverse order.
When the numbers once again reached 1, the doors
opened and a beautiful young woman stepped out. The father
turned to his son and said quietly, “Go get your mother.”
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Safety Corner—Written by Mike McComas
A Monthly Reminder from Facility Services Department: Falls Prevention
Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it's important. Falls can put
you at serious risk of injury. Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. To
help reduce the risk of falling, we have safety devices installed throughout the Masonic
Home for assistance (hand rails, grab bars in the restrooms, raised toilet seats, etc.). All
our resident rooms also have pull cord boxes in case you need immediate medical
attention. If you use a walker or a cane, please do so. With all the areas closed off with
the construction that is going on, you might have to walk further to get to and from
certain parts of the campus. If so, please don’t rush to get to where you’re going and use
the handrails to stay safe.
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Mix Up Your Greens—Jeegna Patel, RD Clinical Nutrition Manager
If your go-to green for salads is spinach or romaine, that's great—they're both
packed with tons of nutrients. But a varied diet is a healthy diet, and there are tons of
other greens out there that are equally delicious and nutrient dense. If you
like lighter leafy vegetables, try swapping your spinach for some arugula,
leaf lettuce, watercress or parsley, or combine a few different greens to get
an incredible mixture of vital nutrients that will power you through the rest
Of your day. If you prefer heartier greens or like to go with seasonal options throughout
the colder winter months, look for toothsome leafy vegetables like kale, chard, cabbage
or Chinese cabbage, beet greens, or even collards.
Messenger—January 2020—Page 10Twenty Years of Reminiscing
Written by Diane Sanchez, Social Services Manager
For those of you who don’t know me, my name
is Diane and I have been working at the Masonic
Homes for over twenty years. I started out in the
Recreation Department and within a year was offered
the Social Services position, which I accepted. Even
though I was working in Social Services, I asked my
Supervisor at the time if I could keep the Reminiscing Group that I ran in Lorber and was
told “yes”. This group was and continues to be one of my favorite things to do with our
Lorber Residents. I have learned a lot throughout the years from our Residents. We have
had Residents that were pioneers of the time they grew up in. One lady I talked with
learned how to fly a small plane. Most women in her age group didn’t drive. (Remember,
I started over twenty years ago.) We had Residents that worked for the CIA, stories from
the depression, ladies that were “Rosie the Riveter”.
In February, we reminisce about falling in love and in June about marriage. I always
ask the men what does it take to make a good marriage and I always hear; “Say, yes dear”
to everything.
When I first started doing the reminiscing group, I would reminisce about the
twenties and thirties. Then I had to move ahead to the forties and fifties. Now we are
reminiscing about the sixties, seventies and eighties. Are our Residents getting younger or
am I getting older? I would like to think our Residents are getting younger.
My favorite reminiscing group to lead is around
Christmas. The group discusses Christmas at the different
stages of our lives and how things have changed. We talk
about our Christmases when we were children and growing up
in our family home. Also about being adults and having our
own home with our spouses and children. Some of us become
empty nesters and again celebrating with just our spouses.
And then the best part (if we are lucky) to celebrate with
grandchildren. And finally, celebrating Christmas here at the
Masonic Home.
We remind each other at the end of the group of how
fortunate the residents and staff are to be here at the Masonic
Homes and how we are one big family. I look forward to my
weekly Reminiscing group and learning more about our
wonderful residents and hearing their stories.
Diane Sanchez in her ‘50’s
Halloween Costume
Messenger—January 2020—Page 11The Winds of Change
Written by Joseph Pritchard, VP of Clinical Operations
The New Year is upon us! 2020 always seemed like a far-off date that was only
for movies set in the future, like “Back to the Future” or “Bill and Ted’s Excellent
Adventure!” And yet, here we are. Ringing in the New Year with the same vigor that
we rang in the last. I count it one of my greatest honors to be celebrating with you, dear
readers.
The New Year has historically been a symbol of change and the Masonic Home
is following tradition. Our Union City campus enters this new year with many changes
including new construction. The roadway is being redone, the patio has been
demolished, and the green field next to Acacia Creek has been replaced with the
beginnings of a building. As with all changes, the start of these changes is accompanied
by growing pains. However, as the construction moves towards completion, we begin
to see the formation of a new, beautiful campus that will carry us through 2020 and
beyond.
The operations of the Masonic Home
are also changing with resident and staff input
through the task forces formed in response to
the resident satisfaction survey. Healthcare,
Dietary, Facilities, and Communication are all
undergoing improvements to provide even
better support and care to the residents. The
Masonic Home has always been known as a
center for clinical excellence and a place of
joy and happiness. I urge you to continue to be part of the improvement process. Your
voice is powerful and can help create a better Masonic Home for the present and future
residents.
The Masonic Home Way (MHW) continues to infuse the staff and residents
with new methods to fashion powerful connections that pave the way for great resident
services and staff empowerment. In 2020, the goal is to deliver the MHW to residents
in a more comprehensive manner. We are currently looking for MHW resident
participants who will sit on the MHW committee and help develop strategies that will
help us all further incorporate the MHW
into our amazing community.
Finally, the winds of change have
brought us innovative new technology.
WorxHub, Aiva, and Viibrant have
already started the process of improving our
lives. If you are unsure of what I am talking
about, please contact James MacRae at ext.
6481.
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The new technology is not replacing anything, but
rather augmenting the systems we currently have. Aiva
doesn’t replace our pull-cords or your ability to call staff
via your telephone. However, Aiva does allow you to
use your voice to call for help or contact staff.
Convenience and better service, the hallmarks of
positive innovation.
I hope you join me in exploring this new
technology! I know this article jumps from subject to
subject. But the changes that are coming to our Masonic
Home are manifold, and I want us all to be prepared and
ready. Evolution is required for growth and
improvement. We are all evolving together and 2020 is
looking to be a year filled with positive change. Let’s
continue the celebration and ring in not only the New
Year, but also the growth of the Masonic Home.
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December Candlelight Dinner
Messenger—January 2020—Page 13Monthly Weekly or Semi-Weekly
Thursday, January 2 Sunday Worship
2:00 p.m.— Recreation Planning Meeting— Sundays, 10:00 a.m., Siminoff
Auditorium Ceramics Group
Monday, January 6 Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00
9:00 a.m. Tour Guide - Host & Hostess a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meeting/Ice Cream Parlor 2nd Adams Ceramics Room
1:30 p.m.— Open Forum—3rd Wollenberg Bible Study
Conference Room—Special Guest— Mondays, 10:30 a.m., 4th Lorber
Resident, Bruce Rick—MERT Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., 2nd Adams
Meditation Chapel
Wednesday, January 15
Choir Practice
10:00 a.m.—Resident Food Advisory
Sundays, 9:00 a.m., Siminoff Chapel
Committee— 2nd North Music Room Wednesday, 3:10 p.m., Siminoff Chapel
Wednesday, January 22 Song & Prayer
2:00 p.m. — Resident Council —Auditorium Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., 3rd Lorber
2:30 p.m.—Town Hall Meeting—Auditorium Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., 4th Lorber
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m., Traditions
Monday, January 27
3:00 p.m.— Special Friends meeting—3rd
Wollenberg Conference Room—Special
Guest is Joel Ingram, Chaplain
4:30 p.m.—Murder Mystery—Auditorium
Tuesday, January 28
2:00 p.m. — New Year New Action—Multiple
Locations in Acacia Creek
For
Friday, January 31
2:00 p.m. — Chinese New Year Celebration— ARTS & CRAFTS
Auditorium PROGRAMMING
Consult your
RECREATION EVENT
CALENDAR.
FYI
The official “Lost and Found” for the
Home is located at Front Desk in the Head
building. If you’ve lost something—
check there first. If you’ve found
something—take it there first. If you have
further questions, you can find
answers at . . . Front Desk . Please report
lost items as soon as possible.
Messenger—January 2020—Page 14Resident Birthdays
Resident Anniversary
Patricia De Young 1/1
Dorthy Hollomon 1/3 Resident Ann. Date Years
Doug Field 1/4 Dick & Barbara Sullivan 1/1 29
Dorothy Vanden Bos (100 yrs.)
Orrin & Jeanne Benedict 1/5 1
Terry Nikas 1/5
Larry Sadler 1/8
Mary Endsley 1/10 In Memoriam
Nan Carlson 1/13
Nettie Hasler (103 yrs.) 1/14
Carl Christenson 1/16 Helen Reneau
Suzie Hawes September 7, 1922—
Goodie Wixson December 5, 2019
Sponsoring Lodge:
Bill Hems 1/20 Mariposa No. 24
Donna Coulter 1/22
Betty Beasley 1/23
Pat Gates 1/25 Mirriam Syngg
February 9, 1925—
Michiko Hayes 1/31 December 8, 2019
Sponsoring Lodge:
Petaluma-Hamilton No.
180
Haruko Chase
September 17, 1931—
December 20, 2019
Sponsoring Lodge:
Salinas No. 204
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Table of Contents — January 2020
he Messenger is published monthly as a vehicle
of communication and entertainment for the 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting………......1
residents and staff of the Masonic Home at Tree cont/Residents’ Holiday Party……...……..2
Union City with a focus on sharing information Residents’ cont/New Year’s Revolution…..……3
about residents, Home activities, and items of New Year’s cont/New Year, New Action..……..4
interest to the Masonic Family. January Outings cont/Quotable….……………...5
Blue Box/New Resident/New Team Member…..6
Proofreaders: Guess Who/Great Minds.…....……....……...…..7
Residents: Barbara Dippel, Marion Papay, Bob Out Goes Old....………..………………………..8
McCain, Richard & Marla Cummings PGM, Larry Adamson/We Seniors…………..…9
Staff: Mary Henneuse, Christine Aniciete & Ola Newfangled Invention/Safety Corner/Mix Up...10
Afolabi Twenty Years of Reminiscing…….…...............11
Distribution: Residents: Earl & Sheri Purington The Winds of Change……..………………..….12
The Winds cont/December Candlelight……….13
Photography: Joel Ingram, George Wilkerson,
Meetings……………………………………….14
Recreation Department Staff & Friends Birthdays, Anniversaries, In Memoriam….…...15
Editor: Ola Afolabi, UC Communications You’re Lookin’ At It…………………….…….16
Manager “Together we create meaningful life experiences
that make a profound difference.”
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