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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, Chelsey Samano Chelsey Samano Community Life Director
COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Ukulele Class with Steve Second Saturday of
Steve Kritzer Living Room
Kritzer Each Month 1:30pm
Come join Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher for our
Ukulele Jam. Steve has performed at festivals, concerts, bars, and coffeehouses around the US and
Europe, as well as songleading for children, and, as part of Young At Heart, performs about a 100 shows a
year. A man of many musical gifts, Kritzer is as comfortable with Celtic and Bluegrass music as he is with
traditional Folk, Country, Rock, contemporary Inspirational, traditional hymns, and Big Band Swing,
blending these influences with his own ideas and amazingly diverse musical talents. Don't miss out on your
chance at mastering the Ukulele.
Tuesday March 24th
Health Talk with Cindy Cindy Tallarico Living Room
9:30am
This March, Cindy our RN, will talk to you about heart health. Bring your ears and all of your questions for
her to answer and plan to stay healthier a good long time.
"The Beatles" History Thursday March 5th
William Zigler Cafe
Talk 1:30pm
I think its safe to say we all remember the Beatles. I'm sure we all had our favorite hit song of theirs. But
how much do you really know about how it all got started? Come and learn all about how one of the most
successful bands, known as the Beatles, rose to fame.
Second and Fourth Friday
Spanish for Beginners Fernando Olguin Living Room
Each Month • 1:30pm
Join Fernando as he teaches basic words and phrases in Spanish. He will provide a vocabulary list at each
session, but please bring a list of anything you really need to know how to say. Fernando will adapt the
class to the needs of each group.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Last Saturday of Each
Documentary Film Club Angie Warren Living Room
Month- 9:40 AM
Each month we choose a film that gives us a new insight into a different topic or biographical figure. We
invite you to explore spirituality, theatrical personalities, natural phenomenon and so much more about
the world in which we live. Following the film, we will have a short discussion about the films themes,
social and artistic relevance.
Films This Semester:
January 25th- "Biggest Little Farm"
February 29th- "The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder"
March 28th- "In Praise of Dahlias"
April 25th-"The American South By Rail"
First Friday of Each
Art with Maria Maria Carrasco Cafe
Month- 1:15 PM
Maria Carrasco leads Art Ministry for The Well (A Christian Community) and is also a family member in our
community. The classes that she brings to us are well designed and easy to follow. You will find that you
are more talented than you ever imagined with Maria's simple techniques and fun demeanor.
Jazz & History with
Christopher Shubert & Wednesday January 7th
Christopher Schubert & Gardens Neighborhood
Victor Sirdah 2:00pm
Victor Sirdah
Christopher and Victor are both long time students of Jazz. Christopher has been studying Jazz for 4 years
at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley. He is well versed in the history of jazz. Jazz is a music genre
that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, United States. It originated in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries, and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Jazz is characterized by
swing and blues notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. Come learn some history
and hear the vocals and jazz guitar of Christopher Schubert & bass player Victor Sirdah.
Baking Bread with Khatra Khatra Emran Every Saturday- 10:00am Gardens Neighborhood
Let’s bake bread! We’ll learn the secrets to making amazing bakery-quality bread with your bread
machine! Making homemade bread is easier than you think. Khatra will demonstrate a new recipe every
Saturday, then we will enjoy the delightful aromas throughout our neighborhood. After the bread machine
finishes its process, usually about 3 and a half hours, we will enjoy a nice warm buttered piece of bread
together.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Floral Designing with Thursday February 27th
Tara Wharton Cafe
"Freckled Floral" 1:30pm
Don't miss out on this unique floral design class next month! One of the Bay Areas most talented florists is
coming to our community to teach us everything she knows. Tara Wharton, also known as "Freckled Floral"
will be showing and telling us all her secrets to the perfect floral design. Mark your calendars because we
can't wait to see you there!
Vegan Cooking Tuesday February 11th
Tara Buchanan Gardens Neighborhood
Demonstration with Tara 10:00am
Join us for a Vegan cooking demonstration by Tara Buchanan our very own hair Stylist, Tara has been a
Vegan for 5 years and loves to experiment with delicious dishes. Attendees will be guided through the
process, taught about the ingredients and given tips and ideas for their own culinary endeavors. Most
importantly, once assembled, the dishes will be tasted and discussed. A perfect way to develop an
understanding of vegan dishes and sample some fresh, high quality food; a great class for the vegan-
curious.
Fruit and Vegetable February 10th
Ray Duey Cafe
Carving Demonstration 1:30pm
Culinary artist, Chef Ray L. Duey, CEC, is nothing short of amazing when it comes to food sculpting. To call
him an artist is an understatement at best. In addition to working his magic on centerpieces, he travels
around the country, teaching the culinary art of fruit and vegetable carving, leaving spectators and
culinary professionals alike spellbound. Chef Ray is known for taking any fruit or vegetable and turning the
ordinary into something extraordinary. According to Chef Ray, any type of produce can be carved into
arrangements or centerpieces that literally astonish.
Short Story Discussion
Chelsey Samano Mondays - 11:00am Café
Group
Join Chelsey each week as she shares a new written short story, highlighting various authors from many
different genres. The story is read aloud by the group and then discussed in detail. These lively discussions
cover everything from the authors point of reference, setting, era and uses of language.
Current Events Fridays & Saturdays -
Angie Warren Living Room
Discussion Group 9:15 AM
Each week we will read and discuss news and current events stories that are national, international, and
local. We will share thoughts and opinions with a goal of gaining a better insight into the world we live in.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
First &
Map Chat Angie Warren Library
Third Tuesdays- 1:00 PM
Each week we learn in-depth facts and lore about a different part of our globe. Rivers, mountains, climate
and political structure are just some of the things we tackle in this informative and interactive hour.
Big Group Trivia Angie Warren Wednesdays - 1:15 PM Living Room
Each Wednesday at 1:15 the most brilliant minds at The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens gather in our
very own living room to show off their grand knowledge of all things trivia. OK, so you don’t actually have
to be a college professor to enjoy this very fun group trivia hour. As we tackle questions of History, the
arts, Geography, and General Knowledge, we guess, we discuss, we laugh, and we have a terrific time.
Every Wednesday-
Round Table Book Club Dawn Schubert Gardens Neighborhood
1:30PM
If you’re a book worm, join us in Garden’s for our Round table Book Club. We will be reading a variety of
books with titles such as, The Fabulous Four (Beatles), Exploring New York City, John F. Kennedy, Sights of
Italy and JAZZ just to name a few. We will read and discuss these topics, hope to see you there!
First & Third Thursdays -
Writing your Stories Stephanie Goodyear Library
6:30 PM
Each of us has many stories in our lives and in our minds. Getting them on paper can be intimidating. You
don't need to be a Hemingway to tell your own true stories. Join Stephanie as she provides a safe and
comfortable environment for you to get your stories on paper so they will live on forever.
Words & Phrases Chelsey Samano Thursdays - 3:00 PM Living Room
Where do words and phrases come from, how do they evolve? Do we still use them correctly? What is
that slang my grandson just used? Meet us in the Living Room at The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens
and learn it all!
Chair Tai Chi for
Sindy Satwinder Tuesdays - 10:15 AM Sun Room
Beginners
Relax your mind, body and soul as Sindy Satwinder leads you through the therapeutic journey that is Tai
Chi. The ancient art of Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today's busy lifestyles
and improve health. Sindy will explain the meaning of each movement and how they are beneficial to your
body. Be sure to join us as we embark on this peaceful journey to total relaxation.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Wednesdays &
Exercise with Nicole Nicole Ann Peblier Sunroom
Thursdays - 9:30 AM
If you’ve been keeping your physical exercise to yourself and feel like you’re getting bored with your
routine, then it’s worth exploring some of the many benefits of group exercise classes. Come and join
Nicole and the rest of us and keep fit, have fun and improve mobility and balance.Faculty Biographies
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Angie Warren Various Courses
Angie, our incredible Activities Assistant, is the glue that holds our department together. Her efforts to
provide the very best in activities shows in all she does. She is also a devoted mom and wife. She spends a
great deal of time supporting her kids in all of their many sports and cheer activities. Angie is always there
for all of our residents with a big smile and a laugh.
Cindy Tallarico Health Talk
Cindy has been a practicing RN for more than twenty years and spent many of them working directly with
our residents here at Rosewood Gardens. We were thrilled last spring when she came on as our full time
Wellness Nurse. She recently became a grandmother for the first time and also enjoys spending time at
home with Terry, her significant other and her adorable dog.
Dawn Schubert Various Gardens Courses
Dawn was recently promoted to Program Director in our Gardens Neighborhood, she has been dazzling
folks in our memory care program with her many recreational talents for over a year now. Dawn adds a
special life to everything she does. She is also a great mom, a professional photographer and wife for thirty
years and an all around amazing person.
Tara Wharton Floral Designing
Tara is one of the Bay Areas most well known florists. Tara is known for her elaborate floral designing
talents, which is mostly showcased at weddings all throughout Northern California. When she is not
designing masterpieces for weddings, she is teaching as an elementary school substitute teacher. She is a
devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, and she enjoys family time during her off time.
Fernando Olguin Spanish for Beginners
Fernando has worked in our Maintenance department for several years. Fernando is full of wonderful
ideas and support for all of our residents. Fernando has generously volunteered to share his knowledge of
the Spanish language with us all and we are so grateful for his dedication to our Watermark University
program and to all of our residents.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Ray Duey Fruit and Vegetable Carving Demonstration
Culinary artist, Chef Ray L. Duey, CEC, is nothing short of amazing when it comes to food sculpting. To call
him an artist is an understatement at best. In addition to working his magic on centerpieces, he travels
around the country, teaching the culinary art of fruit and vegetable carving, leaving spectators and
culinary professionals alike spellbound. Chef Ray is known for taking any fruit or vegetable and turning the
ordinary into something extraordinary. According to Chef Ray, any type of produce can be carved into
arrangements or centerpieces that literally astonish.
Sindy Satwinder Tai Chi
Sindy's Tai Chi class has been a part of Rosewood Gardens for as long as any of us can recall. She teaches
all over the valley and we feel so lucky that we are one of her favorite spots to teach.
Stephanie Goodyear Writing Your Stories
Stephanie, previously the Community Life Director, now promoted to Executive Director, has been with
Watermark for several years. Prior to Watermark, she spent twenty five years running recreation
programming for many different populations. she has lead outings White Water Rafting, Cross Country
Skiing, To Hawaii, Disneyland and Nashville Tennessee. In her spare time she likes to knit, watch great
movies and take long walks. Her dream is to walk the entire Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Chelsey Samano Various Courses
Chelsey has worked at The Watermark for several years. She started her journey at The Watermark in
the transportation department and was our bus driver for five years. Chelsey is now in our Community Life
department, learning all the ropes as Community Life Director. Chelsey loves getting to know each and
every resident personally. She is also a wife, and a mom to a fabulous toddler and loves life.
Steve Kritzer Ukulele Classes
Steve has performed at festivals, concerts, bars, and coffeehouses around the US and Europe, as well as
songleading for children, and, as part of Young At Heart, performs about a 100 shows a year. A man of
many musical gifts, Kritzer is as comfortable with Celtic and Bluegrass music as he is with traditional Folk,
Country, Rock, contemporary Inspirational, traditional hymns, and Big Band Swing, blending these
influences with his own ideas and amazingly diverse musical talents.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Tara Buchanan Vegan Cooking Demonstration
Tara Buchanan, our very own hair Stylist here at The Watermark is always excited to get involved and get
to know each of our residents. We are so thrilled to have her and thankful she is so willing to share her
knowledge and style of Vegan cooking with us.ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE
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