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2020
Spring Semester
JANUARY THROUGH APRILHello and thank you for your interest in Watermark University! The foundation of Watermark University (WU) is to provide meaningful opportunities to learn, teach and grow, resulting in a life of overall well-being. Research shows that learning and keeping our mind active and sharp supports healthy aging. At Watermark Retirement Communities® we are committed to encouraging our residents and associates to lead balanced lives, full of meaning and purpose, grounded in self-awareness and infused with curiosity. Our Watermark University courses help achieve this goal. By focusing on the Seven Dimensions of Well-being: Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional, Environmental, and Vocational we offer the opportunity to achieve a balanced life and we see the benefits across the country in every class, every day. Sincerely, Colby Forman Colby Forman Community Life Director
COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Monday of Every
Other Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
African Drumming Colby Forman
Last Wednesday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 11:00 am
A community drum circle is a place for a person to express themselves and connect with others through
rhythm. Join us as we reap the benefits of drumming which include; reducing stress, boosting your
immune system, gaining deeper self-awareness, grounding us in the present and connecting us with
natural rhythms and those around us. Learn a variety of African rhythms, vocals and dance moves!
2nd Floor Activity Room
I Have a Dream... Colby Forman January 20th • 2:30 pm Pathways Back Living
Room
Imagine yourself in Washington DC about the give the most memorable speech in history. What ideas and
hopes would you share in this speech for the future. Remember when Martin Luther King gave his famous
I had a dream speech. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day when we will be writing our own dreams and
wishes for the future generations to come.
2nd Tuesday of Every
Tech Savvy Colby Forman 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Technology plays a prominent role in our current society. In this new and exciting Watermark University
class we will be learning about how technology can assist us and make our daily lives just a little bit easier.
For example, every now and then we all crave a specific type of food or restaurant. With a few simple
clicks on a smart phone or computer you can order almost any type of food to be delivered right here to
Blue Bell Place using an app called Grubhub. Come learn about Grubhub, Instacart and so much more!
Amazing African- Wednesdays in February
Community Life 2nd Floor Living Room
Americans • 4:00 pm
February marks Black History Month. In this new course, we will celebrate some of the amazing African-
Americans that have made their mark in history and beyond. From fighting for the rights of colored
people, patenting the lightbulb, winning Olympic titles, creating new forms of art and music, to being the
world's most famous philanthropist and humanitarian, there are so many notable African-Americans to
learn about and be thankful for!COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Thursday of Every
Other Month • 2:30 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Around The World Jamie Sangalang
1st Thursday of Every Pathways Living Room
Other Month • 10:15 am
Adventure and learning doesn't stop just because we live here at Blue Bell Place. Travel around the world
with us in this Watermark University course! It's been a success during our past semesters and we will be
back with more! We will be exploring a new city or country each month with a sensory kit including a
slideshow, world music, flavors and more!
2nd and 4th Tuesday of
Art Series Lecture Denise Felsenstein 2nd Floor Living Room
Every Month • 10:45 am
The Art Series Lecture will be provided to residents in an interactive class format to provide information
and promote discussion about famous works of art and artists. Pictures of the artwork to be discussed will
be brought by the instructor for each lesson. Information will be provided on the genre, medium, subjects,
design qualities, and artist background for each type of art work provided. Each lesson will review one or
two artwork pieces. Each lesson will introduce a new artwork print for residents to learn about and
discuss.
Autobiographical 4th Friday of Every
Jamie Sangalang 2nd Floor Activity Room
Reflections Month • 2:00 pm
We all have a lifetime of stories that are worth sharing! In this course we will each get the opportunity to
respond to a question about our lives and share it with our friends. At the end of the semester, you will
have a biographical collection of your questions and responses to share your life story to your loved ones
and pass on your legacy!
3rd Monday of Every
Other Month • 11:00 am 2nd Floor Living Room
Bell Choir Colby Forman
4th Friday of Every Pathways Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Have you always wanted to play an instrument in a group? Our Bell choir will work together in learning a
variety of songs using handbells. We will collaborate on ideas and create a wonderful repertoire that will
be performed for others both inside and outside the community.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Board Game Every Other Saturday •
Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Extravaganza 1:30 pm
Board games have many benefits for people of all ages! Board Games are a fun way to keep our brains
stimulated! They are great modalities to increase attention, provide an opportunity for socialization, build
strategy and problem solving skills, and increase endorphins. Together we will learn the rules and
strategies of a few board games in this class such as Scrabble, The Game of Life, and Left-Right-Center.
Eventually, we can start a board game group or even make up our own game!
4th Tuesday of Every
Brain Games Bert Forman 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 2:00 pm
Have you ever watched Jeopardy and thought "I could be on that show." If you answered yes, then this
class is for you. Bert Forman, a teacher for many years, will be in our community once a month for a fun,
interactive and educational game. Each month, different topics and themes are selected. At the end of the
program, you will even receive prizes!
2nd Floor Activity Room
Crystal Jones & Christy 1st Monday of Every
Calligraphy Pathways Back Living
Samsel Other Month • 11:00 am
Room
Did you know that calligraphy is actually Greek and was used as a Greek language? Join us as we have
Crystal and Christy teach us the language of the ancient Greeks, it sure will be a swift class that will make
time sweep by. Create beautiful calligraphy art that will impress!
2nd Tuesday of Every
Ceramics Class Elizabeth Alecknavage 2nd Floor Activity Room
Other Month • 2:00 pm
Come and learn how to pinch, coil, and roll clay into useful or decorative pieces in this fun class. After
hand building your piece, we will paint directly on the wet clay with your choice of colored underglazes. Liz
will take the pieces home and fire them in her kiln after they've dried. She'll return them to you at the
following month's class. All the materials are non-toxic and safe to use for food and drink after they've
been fired.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Chair Yoga & Guided Mondays • 10:15 am 2nd Floor Living Room
Colby Forman
Imagery Mondays • 2:30 pm Pathways Living Room
This class is for those who want the benefits of yoga but are uncomfortable getting down to and up from
the floor. Chair yoga is done while sitting and/or standing next to a supporting chair. Join us and reap the
many benefits of yoga in this class. The class will end with a guided imagery session and a mantra to take
with you for the day. Guided Imagery is a mind and body intervention that directs one's thoughts toward
a relaxed, meditative state. During this process, Colby will be gently instructing us through images, scents,
and sounds. By using all of your senses, you can achieve a relaxed state and find a safe space to process
your thoughts and emotions.
Saturday, January 25th •
Chinese Zodiac Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
1:30 pm
In honor of the Lunar New Year, we will be learning about the Chinese Zodiac Signs. The Chinese
zodiac consists of twelve animals that first appeared in the Zhan Guo period [5th century B.C.]. No one
knows the exact date as of when the zodiac was essentially created, but they were officially identified
during the Han Dynasty [206 B.C.–9 A.D.], which was over 2000 years ago. In this class we will learn the
reasoning behind each sign, learn about our own signs, and compare the given characteristics!
1st Wednesday of Every
Month • 4:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Creative Cupcakes Ashley Magill
2nd Wednesday of Every Pathways Dining Room
Month • 1:45 pm
Have you ever decorated cupcakes before? Did you know there are over 25 different types of cake
borders? In this class we will learn all about the different types of cake tips and what kind of borders they
create. We will also give our attempt at decorating cupcakes to our liking. Join us to give a shot at your
skills with decorating edible art.
1st Wednesday of Every
Month • 4:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Cooking Creations Ashley Magill
2nd Wednesday of Every Pathways Dining Room
Month • 1:45 pm
Channel your inner chef! In this course, we will work together to season, grill, saute, and serve some tasty
foods! Join us and learn some new cooking techniques and refresh our old skills to make some delicious
foods! Maybe even share your own favorite recipe with us!COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Tuesday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Creative Writing Community Life Pathways Back Living
2nd Wednesday of Every
Room
Month • 4:00 pm
Creative writing is any writing that's outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or
technical forms literature. It typically is identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character
development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry or poetics. Come join us
and develop your narrative piece.
2nd Monday of Every
Month • 2:30 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Dancing the Day Away Colby Forman
2nd Tuesday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 11:00 am
Do you love to dance? Come learn choreographed dances that are lively, engaging and a whole lot of fun!
We will be exploring dance styles and moves from each generation. Gain the skills to perform moves from
jitterbugging, box steps, and even new moves such as the floss. This is guaranteed to be a great time!
3rd Wednesday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Decadent Desserts! Community Life Month • 4:00 pm
Pathways Dining Room
Thursdays • 1:30 pm
Don't you love the smell of fresh baked cookies? From brownies to pies and everything in between! Melt,
whisk, roll, and bake with us to create these delicious desserts to sooth your sweet tooth! There's always
room for dessert!
1st Tuesday of Every
Donation Creations Maria Savagilo 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Last fall our Alzheimer’s Give Back Projects were an amazing success, fundraising a large donation towards
the Alzheimer’s Awareness Association. This semester we are taking that same spirit and running with it!
Each month we will create different products, led by Maria, to sell at our front desk fundraising station.
We will choose a different charity or organization to donate the funds to each month. Lend a helping hand
and pay it forward with this new Watermark Course!
4th Sunday of Every
Drama Club Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 1:30 pm
Calling all actors and actresses! Come join our fun and exciting drama club. Once a month we will practice
improvisational techniques, get into character and read through a variety of dramatic and funny scripts.
This class is open to beginners and professional actors. Come discover what it takes to be an actor.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
3rd Friday of Every
Month • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Edible Art Community Life
3rd Wednesday of Every Pathways Dining Room
Month • 11:00 am
Have you ever seen something and thought that looks good enough to eat? Well, this class Edible Art is
taking that thought to a whole new level! Create beautiful art masterpieces out of all edible ingredients.
Join us for this unique class that combines cooking, art, and of-course eating!
Friday, April 10th •
Egg Dying Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
2:00 pm
Easter egg dying is a popular tradition that dates back to ancient times. In honor of Easter, on April 10th,
we will be dying and decorating our own beautiful Easter eggs using a combination of traditional and new
techniques!
Environmental Science 2nd Monday of Every
Colby Forman 2nd Floor Activity Room
for Seniors Month • 10:45 am
The place we all call home, Mother Earth, has gone through many changes within our lifetimes. We must
do what we can to keep her healthy. In this class we will learn the benefits of sustainability both for us as
humans and for the environment around us. We will create products that promote a healthy world!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
2nd & 4th Wednesday of
Evening Flow Yoga Community Life 2nd Floor Living Room
Every Month • 6:15 pm
Evening Flow Yoga is similar to our chair yoga class, but focuses more on relaxation and guiding our body's
to a peaceful state. This class will stretch your body while heightening your sense of relaxation that will
allow you to have a wonderful night sleep. Join us for this meditative yoga every other Wednesday night.
4th Thursday of Every
Month • 10:45 am 2nd Floor Living Room
Everything Disney Ashley Magill
4th Friday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 10:45 am
Are you curious how Disney became what it is today with some many different parks, cruises, movies and
more! Come learn how Walt created the empire and how it continues to thrive today. Learn about the
making of some of your favorite characters and the inspiration behind them.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
3rd Monday of Every
Explained! Colby Forman 2nd Floor Living Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Have you ever come across something and just had so many questions? This new Watermark course will
be based on a new docuseries called "Explained," and hopefully all your questions will be answered. Each
episode covers an interesting topic or idea that wouldn't normally be featured in the regular TV news. We
will watch a different episode together each session and have a discussion based on the topic explained.
Come with questions!
1st Friday of Every
Famous Philadelphians Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 2:00 pm
We are fortunate to be part of the Greater Philadelphia Area which has so much culture and history! From
the founding fathers to athletes, musicians to comedians, there are many Philadelphia natives to know
about. Who knows, maybe one of us makes the cut?! In this course we will be learning about these famous
Philadelphians who have made Philadelphia the great city that it is today.
Fantasy Football Colby Forman Mondays • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
E-A-G-L-E-S! In this class, we will be learning everything you need to know to create, manage and play
fantasy football. Gain knowledge on this internet phenomenon, individual players, and football in general.
Play for a chance to win the top prize of 200 bluebell bucks!
4th Monday of Every
Fashion Through the Other Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Community Life
Decades 1st Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Other Month • 10:15 am
Do you have a passion for fashion? Fashion Through the Decades is a course where you learn about
the history of fashion, accessories and jewelry. In this course, we will be using videos, photos, music and
real life objects from the past. Learn about each decade and the fashion that went along with it!
Find the Famous Face Community Life Wednesdays • 3:30 pm Pathways Living Room
The movie stars and celebrities of the 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's greatly impacted our society today. This
class allows you to try and identify these celebrities through fun and exciting games. Once we have
identified the person, we will learn about there career and personal life. Join us as we learn and reminisce
about the stars who created Hollywood as we know it.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Wednesday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Flower Arranging Community Life Pathways Back Living
Mothers Day • 2:30 &
Room
3:30 pm
What dresses up a room in a flash and brings a smile to someone’s face? If you guessed a beautiful flower
arrangement, you are right. In this course, we will learn which containers best suit specific types of
blooms, tips for coordinating colors, how to ensure the proper height proportion in arrangements, diverse
layouts and how tips to help our arrangements thrive longer. Each class participant will gain applied
experience in flower arranging as we create beautiful displays for the community.
Last Monday of Every
Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Food Science Colby Forman
Last Wednesday of Every Pathways Dining Room
Month • 11:00 am
Do you love food and science? Then this is the class for you. Explore a variety of phenomenons through
science experiments demonstrated on food. Learn how to make your own hard candy, all about frozen ice
and so much more!
1st Monday of Every
Fox Health Chat Lisa Oberdoester 2nd Floor Living Room
Month • 11:00 am
Lisa Oberdoester, from Fox Health, will educate and empower you to take charge of your health. Come
learn about how nutrition, laughter, proper hand washing, and other lifestyle changes can impact your
overall health and well-being.
3rd Monday of Every
Generational Stories Colby Forman 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Share your stories in this wonderful new Watermark University class. Do you have stories about your
parents or grandparents that you would like to share with your children and grandchildren? In this class we
will have the opportunity to create books filled with the history and lives of our generation and before it.
After, enjoy sharing these priceless life stories, memories and even secret recipes with your family.
3rd Wednesday of Every
Greek Mythology Ashley Magill 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 4:00 pm
Let’s go back in time when gods and goddesses ruled the world! If you want to learn more about Zeus and
Triton and many more such as medusa etc. We will talk about how Zeus ruled the gods, Cerus (the wild
bull tamed by Persephone)and Antheia, the goddess of the Garden , without her your plants would never
grow. Please join us to learn about them in depth, You won’t Regret it !COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Floor Activity Room
Holiday History Community Life On Holidays
Pathways Living Room
After the winter season we tend to think the Holidays are all over and done with. However, there are
many holidays we celebrate from January to April that we may not know much about such as Martin
Luther King Jr. Day, Chinese New Years, and Mardi Gras. This semester we offer this Holiday History course
to learn about each holiday’s significance. Mark your calendars!
3rd Thursday of Every
Month • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
How-It-Works Community Life
1st Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Ever wonder how things work such as your cell phone or the elevator? Well in “How-It-Works” we will
explore how the elevator goes up and down in between floors. Robots , what makes them so great and
how they are overtaking the world by storm. Do you know how Fuel- Cell Cars operate? If not I suggest you
join us to learn all new and interesting facts about how things work!
3rd Wednesday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Jewelry Making Community Life Pathways Back Living
2nd Sunday of Every
Room
Month • 2:30 pm
For those of you that would like to get just a taste of what it’s like to make jewelry, you have found the
right class. Join us to learn the basics of what it’s like to work in a jewelry workshop. We will share our
tools and techniques that will leave you with a beautiful, unique piece of jewelry.
2nd Tuesday of the
Leisure Education Jamie Sangalang 2nd Floor Activity Room
month • 4:00 pm
Activities Assistant, Jamie is a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). She will be teaching this
course where we will learn about the impact that recreation and leisure has on our lives and how we can
engage in it ourselves. We will be utilizing a variety of recreation techniques such as games, crafts, and
music. Life is what you make it, so let's make it fun!
Life is a Cabaret Colby Forman Monday • 11:00 am 2nd Floor Living Room
Ever dreamed of being on Broadway? Join us for a very exciting class where we will be creating our very
own musical cabaret. It takes a village to create a show. Whether you want to be a performer, stage
designer or choreographer, there is a place for you! Get ready to wow the audience at Blue Bell Place
when we reveal our final production.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd and 4th Tuesday of
Mahjong Joanne Cueto 2nd Floor Activity Room
Every Month • 6:15 pm
Mahjong is a tile-based game which was developed in China since the Qing dynasty and is now played all
around the world. Learn the strategies, rules, and history of this unique game. Watermark University
Instructor, Joanne, will be co-leading this activity with her granddaughter, Jamie-Community Life
Assistant.
Make 'Em Laugh Community Life Mondays • 3:30 pm Pathways Living Room
In this course we will challenge your brain and get a good laugh at the same time! Jokes and Riddles are a
great way to unwind after a long day. It will also be a great way to start our weeks!
3rd Sunday of Every
Mandalas Community Life Pathways Living Room
Other Month • 2:30 pm
The Indian word Mandala translates in English to circle. Mandalas have been used in eastern religious
practices for centuries. These drawings are used to increase one’s attention span, relax your mind body
and soul, enhance you're spiritual connect and create a safe space. Come explore through art!
March Madness Anthony Warfel Mondays • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
After the NFL Football season comes to an end, we make room for March Madness. March Madness is a
men's basketball tournament where teams are eliminated one by one in search of a champion. In this
class, we will be looking at the stats of the teams and athletes and betting Blue Bell Bucks on the winning
teams. Join Anthony Warfel, Marketing Director, to learn all you need to become the champion of Blue
Bell Place March Madness.
2nd Tuesday of Every
Meet the Staff All Staff 2nd Floor Living Room
Month • 10:45 am
Each and every staff member at Blue Bell Place is responsible for creating our extraordinary community
where we can all thrive! In this course, we will highlight what each staff member does from Med-Tech to
HR, Maintenance to Naya. Get to know who they are personally and the ins and outs of what they do here
at Blue Bell Place!COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Mind Games Maria Savaglio Fridays • 6:15 pm 1st Floor Lobby
Start the weekend off with some fun but challenging mind games! Maria, HR designee, creates different
social puzzle and word games to stimulate your brains! Her games include matching games, Family Feud,
and Pictionary. Come play to win major blue bell bucks!
4th Wednesday of Every
Mixology 101 Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 4:00 pm
Would you like to learn how to mix a great cocktail? We will be supplying a different cocktail recipe each
month and teach the group hands-on how to create these delicious drinks. Some of the cocktails featured
this spring semester will be Martinis, Wine Spritzers, Daiquiris and more! Come to learn how to be a
mixologist while learning the history of each particular cocktail. Mix, Sip, learn and relax!
4th Tuesday of Every
Month • 11:00 am 2nd Floor Activity Room
Music Appreciation Colby Forman
4th Friday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 10:45 am
Weather you enjoy pop, classical, rock or jazz, music allows us to communicate and connect with ourselves
and one another. It creates something larger than ourselves and allows us to celebrate our life stories. In
this class we will be enjoying the sounds of our life by looking at historic events that correlate with the
music of its era. We will also be looking at our own life stories and create project such as a musical
biography.
Last Thursday of Every
Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Activity Room
Mythical Madness Ashley Magill
2nd Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Have you ever wondered about mythical creatures such as the Unicorn or Dragon or even more bizarre :
the Centaur? In Mythical Madness we will be learning about all the Mythical Creatures that we have or
don’t have proof that they exist. Come explore the Magical things in the world with us.
2nd Floor Activity Room
Every Other Monday •
No Bake Recipes Ashley Magill Pathways Back Living
3:30 pm
Room
Have you ever wanted a cheesecake but didn’t want to turn the oven on? Well in No –Bake Recipes, we
will learn different types of no bake recipes such as cookies and cakes, peanut butter bars and more! Join
us as we explore these simple but unique recipes.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
1st Thursday of Every
No Sew, No Problem! Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Other Month • 3:30 pm
Come to this class to create beautiful crafts using different textile art techniques such as cross stitch,
weaving, patchwork and more! No sewing experience required! Come learn these techniques with us and
take home one of a kind crafts!
3rd Monday of Every
Community Life & Guest Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Old Hollywood
Speakers 2nd Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 10:15 am
Take a stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame! In this class we will be getting the scoop on the very first
celebrities of Hollywood! Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant. We will
also focus on specific films and get the ins and outs of them!
2nd Tuesday of Every
Month • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Old Wives' Tales Ashley Magill
2nd Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 3:30 pm
If you've ever been told that you must tie your wedding ring onto a piece of string and hold it over your
pregnant belly than you have been subjected to an Old Wives Tale. Have you ever wondered where Old
Wives Tales stories come from? Have they changed throughout the generations? Perhaps they are based
on a true story. Join us for this fun and informative class that debunks Old Wives Tales.
1st Monday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Painting With... Colby Forman Pathways Back Living
2nd Wednesday of Every
Room
Month • 10:45 am
Let your creativity flow in this new and exciting painting course. In this class we will be painting with just
about everything, except a paint brush. Join us as we explore the wonders household objects like sponges
or a toothbrush can do with just a little bit of paint and a lot of creativity. We look forward to exploring a
variety of techniques with you!
1st Tuesday of Every
Paper Art Jamie Sangalang 2nd Floor Activity Room
Other Month • 2:30 pm
One of Jamie's favorite forms of art is paper art! She enjoys, tracing, collaging, folding, cutting, and quilling
paper into beautiful creations and cards. Who knew what you could do to this everyday, flat, office
supply? The opportunities are endless. In this paper art class, Jamie will be teaching you such techniques
so you too can make some wonderful paper creations.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Party Preppers Community Life Before Events 2nd Floor Activity Room
Some of the best memories made here at Blue Bell are from our great parties and events where we get to
enjoy food, friends, family, and music! Become part of the team that helps bring these event ideas to life!
In this course, we will be creating fun and beautiful decorations to showcase during our parties. Let’s get
the party started!
Physiology of Strength Jamie Sangalang & Lisa Tuesday, January 2nd •
2nd Floor Living Room
Training Oberdoester 10:45 am
Three times a week (or maybe more for some us) we exercise our bodies to build muscle in our strength
training class. But do we really know what these exercises do for us? And are we doing them safely and
correctly? Join us as we go over what each exercise targets and how to properly do them. This way we will
be getting the most out of each exercise.
Piano Lessons & 3rd Friday of Every Other
Colby Forman Pathways Living Room
Improvisations Month • 10:45 am
Have you always wanted to learn a musical instrument but never had the chance? Once a week Colby will
be teaching a one on one class on how to play the piano. Learn the theory, chords, and fingerings needed
to create beautiful music. Sit side by side with Colby as you improvise music together and discover your
hidden musical talent.
4th Thursday of Every
Positive Psychology Jamie Sangalang 2nd Floor Living Room
Other Month • 10:45 am
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living (Peterson, 2008). It is done
by focusing on positive experiences, positive traits, and positive work in our lives. It looks at the strengths
rather than weaknesses and building up the good in life instead of repairing the bad. This course will
educate us on the study of positive psychology and provide us opportunities to put what we learn into
practice through the use of discussion groups, art, and more!COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Floor Activity Room
1st Tuesday of Every
Recycles Made New Community Life Pathways Back Living
Other Month • 2:00 pm
Room
Ever wonder what happens to your trash? The average person generates over four pounds of trash each
year. An estimate of 75% of trash can be recycled but only 30% of trash is currently being recycled. As a
community, we are coming together to help our environment in our Recycled Made New course. In this
course, we will be creating beautiful projects out of recycled items such as a wallet made out of wrappers,
pencil cases out of soda cartons, magnets our of soda and beer caps and much more! Join us as we help
the environment while creating beautiful new crafts.
1st Monday of Every
Reiki Colby Forman 2nd Floor Activity Room
Other Month • 11:00 am
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is
administered through a practitioner by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen life force
energy flows through us which causes us to be alive. In this class, learn how reiki works, the history of how
reiki came to the united states and how reiki can benefit us spiritually, emotionally and physically.
3rd Tuesday of Every
Month • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Royals Community Life
3rd Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Are you intrigued by the royal family? If so then this is the class for you! Learn the history of the royal
family and recent news about them. Well even find out some royal secrets, there way of life and some
strange rules and laws they have to follow. Feel like a king or queen in our newest Watermark University
class, Royals.
Rummikub Joanne Cueto Tuesdays • 6:00 pm 1st Floor Cafe
Rummikub is a table top game using tiles. Created in the 1950s, it combines the elements of the card game
Rummy and the tile game Mahjong. Join Joanne and learn how to play this fun game while exercising your
brain with strategy and skill.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
2nd Floor Activity Room
4th Tuesday of Every
Scrapbooking Community Life Pathways Back Living
Month • 3:30 pm
Room
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so what is a picture filled with beautiful
embellishments worth? Come find out in our scrapbooking class. In this class, we will be printing and
organizing photos taken in our community, learn layout strategies and add embellishments to our photos.
Our lovely scrapbook pages will preserve our amazing memories we've made here at Blue Bell Place. We
will present our works of art in our scrapbook stationed in the lobby for all to enjoy.
3rd Wednesday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 10:45 am
Self-Care DIYs Jamie Sangalang Pathways Back Living
3rd Friday of Every Other
Room
Month • 2:00 pm
Treat yourself to some self-care beauty and body products. We can’t always have the luxury of visiting the
day spa but why not create the products ourselves and do it here! In this course we will learn about the
benefits of different products, how to use them, and how to make our very own! We will be making
products such as body scrubs, face masks, lip balms, and shower melts.
Last Friday of Every Pathways Back Living
Sensory Art Colby Forman
Month • 10:45 am Room
Come engage your senses while creating a beautiful masterpiece. Each class, we will be focusing on a
different sense and allowing it to lead our inspiration for our artwork. For example, smell a variety of
scents and paint what you smell or how it makes you feel.
3rd Friday of Every Other Pathways Back Living
Sensory Project Community Life
Month • 2:00 pm Room
Providing appropriate sensory stimulation has been shown in recent studies to decrease agitation and
restlessness, as well as improve sleep. In this course, we will create our own dough with a variety of colors,
flavors, and scents. We will also be creating sensory bottles filled with different colors and fun items. Have
fun making your tactile dough while spending time with friends!
3rd Thursday of Every
2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 3:30 pm
Sip & Paint Jamie Sangalang Pathways Back Living
3rd Wednesday of Every
Room
Month • 11:00 am
Sip and Paint is a new trend that is sweeping the nation. It gives you the opportunity to create beautiful art
while enjoying a glass on wine. This course is for artists of all skill sets. Improvise an original design or
follow simple step by step instructions to create a beautiful masterpiece to call your own.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
3rd Thursday of Every
Solar-Rama Ashley Magill 2nd Floor Living Room
Month • 10:45 am
Have you ever wondered what NASA knows about the planets? Do you know anything about the planets?
In Solar-Rama we will explore and learn about each of the planets and have a planetarium night. Where
we will bring the stars inside and explore the night. Join us as we learn about our solar system and planet.
1st Monday of Every
Strange But True Community Life 2nd Floor Living Room
Other Month • 11:00 am
What're the weirdest facts you know? Come join us in a multimedia quest through all the strangest things
in the universe. Each class we will explore the strangest and weirdest things about specific topics. Come
watch a collection of videos that will leave you thinking, what a strange strange world we live in.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Strength Training Community Life and Thursdays • 2nd Floor Living Room
10:00 am
Physical fitness is very important to both our mind and body. This course will take place in the morning to
get us awake and ready to conquer our day. We will be exploring different stretches and exercises to keep
us feeling fit and healthy. This class is for those of all skills sets.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of
Stress Management Denise Felsenstein 2nd Floor Activity Room
Every Month • 10:45 am
Denise Felsenstein, Volunteer, will be sharing with us some of her favorite technique as to how to remain
calm and stress-free. Denise teaches stress management at the local college Ursinus and is excited to be
able to extend her teachings to Blue Bell Place. Take a deep breathe and get ready to live a stress-free life.
Monday February 3rd •
Spa Specials Mila Sangalang 2nd Floor Activity Room
2:30 pm
Do you ever just want to feel relaxed and pampered? On Monday February, Mila will be bringing M
Medical Spa to Blue Bell Place! She will be treating us to some special soothing treatments.
Every Other Monday • 2nd Floor Living Room
Tai Chi Darrell Bryant
2:30 pm Pathways Living Room
Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese exercise, features relaxed movement which helps to maintain good health and
harmony between mind and body. Join us in these stretching exercises which will help manage stress,
promote good health and improve quality of life. Explore the inner environment of your body's energy
system while stimulating the central nervous system. This form of exercise is said to increase the well-
being of all internal organs of the human body.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
3rd Monday of Every
Theatermania Colby Forman Pathways Living Room
Other Month • 10:15 am
Do you love musical theater? Join us as we relive the music theater classics. In this course, we will be
taking a behind the scenes look at what went into making these shows so wonderful through
documentaries, script analysis and of course song!
Therapists of 1st Wednesday of Every
Therapy Talk! 2nd Floor Activity Room
Blue Bell Place Month • 10:45 am
In this day and age there’s so many people who can help us be better versions of ourselves! Here at Blue
Bell Place and with the Fox Rehab team, we are able to create a therapeutic environment where people
thrive. We are staffed with a Music Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Physical
Therapists, and Speech Therapists! Come to this course and learn how each type of therapy can benefit
you!
4th Monday of Every
The Science Of Happiness Community Life 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 3:30 pm
We are all searching for happiness and different ways to become happy. If we turn our search for
happiness to science, we can explore the root of happiness and how to maintain a meaningful life through
strategies and exercise. In this class we will be exploring several research-based activities that foster social
and emotional well-being and focusing on being present and mindful. This course will always end with a
journal exercise.
1st Friday of Every
Month • 3:30 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
This Month In History Community Life
1st Monday of Every Pathways Living Room
Month • 10:15 am
Sometimes we get so caught up in the present, we forget to remember our past! It is now 2019! Centuries
of history have been documented. Do you remember some of the events that happened in your life time?
Political movements? The first man on the moon? Famous deaths? The turn of the millennium? Each
month we will learn about and reflect on historic events that shaped the world today.
Last Friday of Every
Travelogue Blue Bell Place Staff 2nd Floor Activity Room
Month • 2:00 pm
Pack your bags and travel with us! In this course, we will experience different lands across the globe
through the personal stories, pictures, and souvenirs of the members of our Blue Bell Place Community.
Here's your chance to visit places like Nepal, Hawaii, Jamaica, Disney World, and more!COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Uke Can Do It; An
1st Wednesday of Every
Introductory Ukulele George's Music School 2nd Floor Living Room
Other Month • 10:45 am
Class
Come join us for a fun, interactive, and educational workshop on a great instrument - the ukulele! Did you
know that learning a new instrument helps keep your memory intact by creating new brain synapses.
What's unique about playing an instrument is that it requires a wide array of brain regions and cognitive
functions to work together simultaneously, in both right and left hemispheres of the brain. Join us as we
learn a basic ukulele overview, beginning chords, strumming techniques and even learn how to play a
song! Thank you to our friends at George's Music School who are sponsoring this wonderful event!
Friday February 14th •
Valentine's Chocolatiers Ashley Magill 2nd Floor Activity Room
2:00 pm
What’s more romantic than a box of chocolates? To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, we will be
channeling our inner chocolatiers and creating our very own chocolates. They’ll make the perfect gift for a
loved one or to treat your own sweet tooth!
Every Other Tuesday •
Wild Side Ashley Magill Pathways Activity Room
10:30 am
Have you ever been to a safari? Have you ever seen and Alligator up close? Well in this course we will be
living on the wild side. We will learn about all the animals that live in a safari area, as well as the type of
environment that they live in and are able to survive. In September we are even going to visit a real life
safari and be able to reach out and feed some of the wildlife. Please join us on The Wild Side.
Wednesdays in March •
Wonder Women Community Life 2nd Floor Living Room
4:00 pm
Celebrate Women’s History Month! During the month of March we will highlight wonder women who
have gone above and beyond! From Mother Theresa, to Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel to Florence
Nightingale, women around the world have shaped history in all different ways!
1st Friday of Every Other
2nd Floor Activity Room
Kofi Korsah & George Month • 2:00 pm
Wood Work Shop Pathways Back Living
Thomas 1st Tuesday of Every
Room
Other Month • 11:00 am
Get ready to sharpen your tools as you join the maitenence team, George & Kofi for a woodworking class.
Learn basic woodworking skills such a sanding, painting and designing as the group creates a variety of
projects.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
When Life Gives You 2nd Wednesday of Every 2nd Floor Activity Room
Community Life
Veggies other Month • 10:45 am Pathways Living Room
When Life Gives you Veggies, make something delicious! In this course, we will be exploring a variety of
easy to make tasty recipes out of fresh ingredients. Explore recipes like guacamole, bruschetta, mango
salsa, dips and more!
Thursdays • 2:00 pm 2nd Floor Living Room
Zumba Community Life
Thursdays • 4:00 pm Pathways Living Room
Would you like to reap the benefits of exercise without feeling like your exercising? Zumba takes the work
out of work out. It's a mixture of Latin and International music with a choreographed fun and easy to do
dance moves. Get moving and grooving at our Zumba class.Faculty Biographies
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Anthony Warfel March Madness
Anthony Warfel, Sales and Marketing Director, is from Greenwood Delaware. Prior to arriving at Blue Bell
Place, Anthony had worked 10 years in development, real estate property management. Anthony Enjoys
running, playing soccer, and riding his motorcycle.
Food Science, Decadent Desserts, Greek Mythology,
Ashley Magill National Parks Everything Disney and Old Wive's
Tales and more!
Ashley Magill, Community Life Assistant, is an exuberant Watermark University Instructor with many great
ideas! She graduated Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts with an Associate’s
degree in Culinary Arts. In her free time she loves to watch movies and spend time with her dog,
Elsa. Ashley also enjoys doing crafts and baking at home. Check out some of Ashley's new Watermark
University courses this semester including: Everything Disney, Old Wive's Tales,
Bert Forman Brain Games
Bert Forman will be bringing his humor, joy and talent to the community. Bert, a retired teacher, currently
travels to local senior living communities to engage residents in his brain games. In his spare time, he
enjoys caring for plants and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter Colby.
African Drumming, Reiki, Music Appreciation, Life is A
Colby Forman
Cabaret, Explained, Generational Stories and more!
Colby Forman, Community Life Director, is ecstatic to be a Watermark University teacher. Colby is a
Montclair State University graduate with a BA in Music Therapy. She enjoys singing, playing guitar,
melodica, and ukulele. In her spare time, Colby loves to travel, spend time with her family and brewing her
own craft beer. Colby is very excited to be sharing her passions with the community by teaching a number
of new classes including: I Have a Dream, Tech Savy, Explained, Generational Stories and more!
Crystal Jones Calligraphy
Crystal Jones, Caregiver, is a huge attribute to Blue Bell Place. Her warm smile and artistic talents make the
community extraordinary. She creates the wonderful chalkboard in Pathways each day. She is excited to
be be teaching calligraphy to our residents.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Darrell Bryant Tai Chi
Darrell Bryant comes to us from the Chinese Martial Arts and Wellness center. Darrell is also the owner of
Ho’s Academy of Tai Chi in Harleysville. Ho’s Academy operates under guiding principles which enable
good health and fitness, self-defense, and character building. Darrell is back at Blue Bell Place for his ninth
semester and is excited to promote his system of movements for Blue Bell residents to achieve strength
and balance in their lives.
Denise Felsenstein Art Series Lecture, Stress Mangement
Dr. Denise Felsenstein began teaching Art Goes to School (AGTS) classes for Wissahickon School District in
2000. Since then, she has taught mini Art History lessons for children in all of the Wissahickon School
District elementary schools for children in Kindergarten through 5th grades, and in Wissahickon Middle
School for children in 6th through 8th grades. She has also taught the AGTS classes at Meadowbrook
School for children in all grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th grade. She was the Co-Chair for AGTS in
Wissahickon School District from 2004-2005, and from 2014-2015. Dr. Felsenstein received her Doctorate
in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in August 2017 from the University of Minnesota. She has been a
registered nurse (RN) for the past 30+ years, and a women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) for the past
25+ years. She presently provides patient care as a nurse practitioner at St. Agnes Nurses Center in West
Chester, PA. In addition, Dr. Felsenstein has been a Continuing Education Consultant for Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins / Wolters Kluwer Health for 18 years.
Elmer Pass History of Sports
Elmer Pass, the Driver, is thrilled to be teaching a new Watermark University course. He is a graduate of
Penn State University majoring in Business Management. In his spare time, Elmer enjoys playing
basketball, softball and golf. He is an avid golfer and plays in a golf league. He and his wife own two cats
that he will show pictures of until you're ready to pass out due to cuteness overload. Elmer will be sharing
his passion for sports with the community in his Watermark University class, History of Sports.
George Thomas Wood Work Shop
George Thomas, Maintenance Director, is over the moon to be a part the Blue Bell Place team and the
Watermark University faculty. George has a wife and two sons and loves putting smiles on peoples faces.
His passion for helping others, specifically seniors, stems from his loving and nurturing grandmother who
raised him as a child. George loves to play soccer and go fishing and is excited to be teaching Wood Work
shop.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Autobiographical Reflections, Paper Art, Self Cafe
Jamie Sangalang
DIYs and more!
Jamie Sangalang, Community Life Associate, is a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) and
graduate of Temple University with a B.S. in therapeutic recreation and clinical psychology. While she
enjoys her busy schedule working here at Blue Bell and at her job in retail, she promotes the use of leisure
time and recreation for a healthier overall well-being. She loves crafting, shopping, traveling, board games,
and learning new things. Join Jamie in some new Watermark University courses she’s introducing this
semester including Therapy Talk, Physiology of Strength Training, Wonder Women, and many other
Watermark University favorites.
Joanne Cueto Mahjong, Rummikub
Joanne Cueto will be helping to teach some table top games alongside her granddaughter Jamie. She
keeps her mind going by playing these fun games that require strategy. In her free time she enjoys
cooking, shopping, and taking care of her plants.
Kevin Goldfinger Uke Can Do It: Into to Ukulele
Kevin Goldfinger, of George's Music, is a qualified music instructor with serious musical training and
dedication to the ukulele. Kevin & Justin are very excited to be debuting there new Uke Can Do It: Intro to
Ukulele class at Blue Bell Place.
Kofi Korsah Wood Work Shop
Kofi Korsah of the Maintenance Department will help in facilitating this semester's Wood Work Shop class.
He has worked here at Blue Bell Place for over a year. You can find Kofi around the building helping our
residents by fixing just about everything.
Lisa Oberdoester Health Chat with Fox
Lisa Oberdoester has been a member of the Fox Therapy team at Blue Bell Place for nine years. She has
been a physical therapist for eighteen years and has her Masters in Physical Therapy from Temple
University. She loves to share her passion for the health field by creating a round table discussion time
where residents may feel comfortable asking questions about senior health. When Lisa is not working at
Blue Bell, she loves spending time with her family.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Liz Alecknavage Ceramics
Liz Alecknavage became interested in working with clay as a child digging from an Ohio pond while
visiting her grandparents. She earned a B.A. in Studio Art from Knox College in 1992 and has taught
pottery to children and adults at the University City Arts League in Philadelphia. She now lives in Delaware
County with her husband, son, and mother and brings ceramics classes to senior resident homes, church
group, and children’s groups. She is delighted to be able to share this activity with the residents of Blue Bell
Place.
Mila Sangalang Spa Specials
Mila Sangalang is an aesthetician at her own medical spa in East Norriton, just down the street! She
specializes in skincare using clinical techniques such as microneedling, skin tightening, and laser
treatments. Mila lives in Lansdale with her husband and wonderful daughter, Jamie. She enjoys interior
decorating, finding a great bargain at the thrift shop, and of course spending time with her family.
Maria Savaglio Donation Creations & Mind Games with Maria
Maria Savaglio, Receptionist and HR Designee, is over the moon to be joining the Watermark University
team! She enjoys spending time with her three children, cooking and painting. She enjoys long walks with
her pet dog Lulu. She has many amazing ideas to lead Watermark University Groups! Join her Mind Games
with Maria during the evenings and her Donation Creation classes for creative ways to give back.PERSONAL CARE • MEMORY CARE 777 DeKalb Pike • Blue Bell, PA 19422 • 610-277-6443 • watermarkcommunities.com
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