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2021
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, Kristy Rawson Kristy Rawson Community Life Director
COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Tuesday, March 29th •
Aromatherapy Creation Dorothy Procaccini Arts & Crafts Room
2:00pm
Rather than stressing about giving something up for Lent this year, why not make something for yourself
or others. The aroma alone is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Balance & Stability Tori Gordon Saturdays • 11:00am Living Room
Start off your day by releasing some endorphins and feeling good! We will do half an hour of exercise
where we use exercise balls and bands to target different muscle groups. From your head to your toes
every part of your body will be involved in this workout. We will be using a chair for this workout to
increase our balance and stability.
Tuesday & Thursday •
Balance & Strength Dorothy Procaccini Living Room
1:00pm
Are you finding it a little more difficult to bend down to put your shoes on? Is it getting increasingly harder
to swing your arm around to put on your jacket? In this class we will work on your range of motion,
strength and balance. This group will engage in safe effective exercises, specifically designed for seniors
and people with limited mobility.
Monday, February 22nd
Benefits of Video Games Tori Gordon Media Room
• 1:00pm
Did you know that video games can be more than just fun? That’s right, there are some serious, proven
health benefits to playing video games. Come and learn how they can benefit you and what video game
you might like!
Celebrating Easter Thursday, April 1st •
Dorothy Procaccini Media Room
Around The World 2:00pm
One of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity, Easter is the joyful end to the Lenten season of
fasting and penitence. See how people around the world prepare for and celebrate Easter.
Current Events Steve Lambert Mondays • 3:00pm Media Room
Join Clover Blossom resident and retired Rochester City school district professor Steve Lambert as he leads
an engaging open discussion about today's current events. The good and the bad, Steve covers all topics in
today's media and news reports. Bring your topics and enjoy the good conversation.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Thursday, February 11th
Decorative Wine Glasses Kerry Pallavicini Arts & Crafts Room
• 11:00am
Kerry has a knack for crafting and would love to share with you! Make your very own decorative wine
glass for a holiday of your choosing. Get your creative juices flowing as you paint, glue, decorate clear wine
glasses and watch them flourish before you. It would be a great gift for a special someone on Valentine's
Day!!
Monday, February 8th •
Drawing Disney Basics Jannel Malave Arts & Crafts Room
2:00pm
Do you love to draw & paint, but you could use some pointers? Join Jannel Malave in this
engaging introductory art class. She will teach you the basics of how to draw fun characters
including Minnie Mouse, Peter Pan and even Donald Duck. This class will allow you to use your imagination
to draw whatever comes to mind.
Monday, March 22nd •
Dog Training Tricks Tori Gordon Media Room
1:00pm
Training a dog takes lots of time and is a never ending job. But it is definitely worth it! Join Tori as she
describes some methods she found helpful in training her year old pup, Tucker. During this class you will
get to meet Tucker and witness the product of his training! Furry friends are welcome to attend as well!
Equality Through Monday, April 26th •
Lexi Rodriguez Media Room
The Years 3:00pm
Join Lexi as she teaches you about different topics of equality and how they affect our everyday lives in
regards to the LGBTQ+ community! Learn how about preferred pronouns, terminology and how it has
changed throughout the years.
Monday, April 12th •
French Music Tori Gordon Media Room
1:00pm
The French language was created to sound beautiful, and their music is breathtaking. Come and hear some
of their classics as well as current songs. Enjoy classical French music along with current pop music. Lyrics
in both French and English will be provided.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Monday, Wednesday,
Full Body Stretch Dorothy Procaccini Media Room
Friday • 10:00am
Start your day with morning exercise. Join us for thirty minutes of low impact video workouts, specifically
designed for seniors. Maintain fitness and overall health and wellness. This class can be done seated or
standing up to accommodate all ranges of motion!
Tuesdays Staring in April
Garden Club Rod Wasicsko Raised Garden Beds
• 2:00pm
Have a green thumb and miss tending to a garden? Join Rod every Tuesday starting in April to tend to our
very own garden beds! Learn about different types of flowers and watch them grow before your eyes. Help
Rod grow a variety of herbs that will be used in the kitchen and served to you in the dining room!
Friday, February 19th •
Hidden Secrets of NYC Kristy Rawson Media Room
2:00pm
Learn about all of the hidden secrets sprinkled across the great island of Manhattan and it's neighboring
boroughs. Find hidden restaurants and shops that only a true New Yorker would know. Learn about New
York's history, historic buildings, and more in this interactive class about the hidden secrets of NYC!
History of Saint Wednesday, March 17th
Kristy Rawson Media Room
Patrick's Day • 2:00pm
Who was St. Patrick? Why does the world celebrate him? Learn about how St. Patrick became a symbol of
celebrating across the world each year on March 17th. Find out how the Irish culture has changed on this
day throughout history. There will be a fun treat for you to enjoy as you learn all about this festive day!
Wednesday, May 19th •
iPhone 101 Elvira Echols Conference Room
1:00pm
Join Elvira as she teaches you basic tips and tricks for your smart phone. Learn how to use your iPhone to
navigate on the internet, send text messages to your family as well as Face Timing. You will be a cellphone
guru in no time!
Wednesday, February
Inspired Aging Dorothy Procaccini Media Room
17th • 2:00pm
Learn more about inspirational celebrities and everyday people that are thriving in their retirement. You
may be inclined to try a new hobby, pick up a new sport, or pursue a new volunteer initiative. Together
we will learn about dozens of examples of people experimenting with new pursuits or revisiting
former interests. Our goal is for you to leave this class with a list of new hobbies you can try with friends or
on your own.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Thursday, April 15th •
Joan of Ark Tyler Beyea Media Room
2:00pm
Joan of Arc is one of the most well know medieval figures in history. Her story is relatively short and a lot
of her history drives from what was written down from her trial. Most of her story was written down
during events leading up to her death. She has been an important influence throughout
history and people today are still trying to connect themselves with her. Join Tyler as she teaches you all
about the life of Joan of Arc!
Friday, April 28th •
John D Rockefeller Kristy Rawson Media Room
2:00pm
When people think of John D. Rockefeller they immediately think of the millionaire oil tycoon who
founded Rockefeller Center in New York City. What people don’t realize though is that he was a simple
man who worked his way up to being a major oil tycoon, while still being the simple man he started out to
be before the millions. Not only was Rockefeller a smart business man, but he was also a man of charity.
He gave to many different charities and foundations in his lifetime. Join Kristy as she teaches you about the
life of John Rockefeller & all his accomplishments!
Wednesday, March 31st
Native American Art Tyler Beyea Media Rom
• 2:00pm
The art created by early explorers and Native Americans, represents what they felt and gives a glimpse
into their culture. That can then be compared to art of Native Americans form later periods. This,
combined with the cultural and historic information, could help us gain major insight in to that time
period. Join Tyler to learn about these insights!
Monday, May 17th •
Nutrition Tori Gordon Media Room
1:00pm
What is your diet lacking? Or getting too much of? Many of us don’t get all the nutrients we need, which
can cause serious health issues. This class will break down the types of foods we need on a regular basis as
well as the foods we should avoid. We will also learn about what key nutrients you may be missing in your
diet.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Wednesday, January
Online Shopping Dorothy Procaccini Media Room
27th • 2:00pm
If you're not already well versed in shopping from the comfort of your own home, you don't want to miss
this class. Dorothy shares how to easily shop for groceries, clothing, or specialty treats from your
hometown. You can send someone a thoughtfully selected gift from anywhere in the world. Just about
anything can be delivered to your door. We will walk through step by step instructions to help you
navigate popular sites like Instacart, Amazon & Target. You'll be an online shopping guru in no time!
Wednesday, May 5th •
Pebble Art Jessie Graham Arts & Crafts Room
2:00pm
Come craft your own pebble art work using what Mother Nature gave us. Pebbles, sticks, plants and more
will be provided to create your own story or use one of the premade designs. Crafters of all degrees
welcome!
Wednesday, February
Public Speaking Dan Spencer Media Room
24th • 2:00pm
Would you like make new social connections , boost your confidence, build your critical thinking skills, and
become more aware of how others perceive you? If so, please join fellow resident, Dan Spencer as he goes
over the benefits of improving your communication skills.
Thursday, May 6th •
Spring Crafts Dorothy Procaccini Arts & Crafts Room
2:00pm
Bring a touch of Spring to your home with a flower petal votive. These beautiful luminaries are easy to
make with fabric flower petals and a glue gun. They also make great gifts.
2nd Tuesday of Month •
Tracing Family Roots Deidre Wetelainen Media Room
2:00pm
Do you want to learn more about your family history using Ancestry.com? In this course we will use the
member edition of Ancestry.com to explore your family tree. As a group we will explore and discuss family
history and build upon your personal knowledge to locate information about your family.
Wednesday, April 21st •
Travelogue: Thailand Stacey Smith Media Room
2:00pm
Travel across Thailand with our Sales Director, Stacey, and her family. Come along for this virtual trip from
the Northeastern region of Nong Khai located along the Mekong river and travel down to the coastal city
of Pattaya. Through her photos you will explore the country, visit local markets, villages of rice fields and
religious Buddhist Temples called Wat's.COURSES FACULTY DAY AND TIME LOCATION
Understanding Greek Monday, January 4th •
Tori Gordon Media Room
Mythology 1:00pm
Greek Mythology is a vast and intriguing topic. Join Tori as she delves into describing the roles of some of
the most important Greek deities, heroes, and monsters. The stories that revolve around them and explain
how the world works are truly fascinating.Faculty Biographies
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Dan Spencer Public Speaking
Clover Blossom resident Dan Spencer can often be heard sharing a joke or giving advice to fellow residents
and staff members. It is hard to believe that Dan once had a fear of speaking in public. Early on in his
career at Eastman Kodak Co. Dan enrolled in a Public Speaking course, which helped him overcome his
shyness, advance in his professional career, and open his own business. Dan was a member of
Toastmasters International, and SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). In his spare time, Dan likes to
listen to classical music, play the organ, billiards and chess. He keeps his life organized by spreadsheets on
his computer.
Deidre Wetelainen Family History
Deidre recently joined the team at Clover Blossom as the Executive Director. Deidre brings 20 years of
experience with her in from the hospitality industry. Spending most of her career working in hotels
around the United States. Deidre grew up in Northern Ontario, Canada and took her oath of citizenship in
2017. Deidre and her family reside in Brighton.
Dorothy Procaccini Online Shopping
Dorothy Procaccini has been a part of the Clover Blossom Community Life Team for almost three years
now! She made a career change when she discovered a passion for spending time with seniors when her
father was living at a local senior facility, and the residents would flock to her and her children during their
visits. Dorothy continues to work as a freelance Production Manager. She is also a Caregiver Advocate. In
her spare time, she loves to travel with her husband and their three children, and spend time with family
& friends.
Elvira Echols iPhone 101
Elvira is the Business Office Manager for Clover Blossom. Born and raised in Southern California, Elvira and
her husband made many moves before deciding to finally settle in Rochester and raise their family in
2005. Elvira has been in property management for more than 10 years. When she isn't glued to her
computer, Elvira loves to spend time with her husband Don and daughter Joon, watching movies and
playing board games.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Jannel Malave Art Basics
Jannel Malave has been working in the dining room at Clover Blossom for just about seven years! She just
graduated from Monroe Community College this year, and will be moving onto The College at Brockport in
the fall to earn a degree in Education. When Jannel isn't working or at school, she enjoys painting,
shopping, hanging with friends and family. We hope you join Jannel for her first Watermark University
class!
Jessie Graham Pebble Art
Jessie has been a part of the Clover Blossom team for just over a year now. When she is not manning the
front desk, she enjoys dabbling with her various hobbies such as camping, hiking with her dog, riding dirt
bikes, stand up paddle boarding, and photography. With Jessie’s love of hands on projects and being
creative she started her very own online Etsy art store in 2015, and now she looks to share her interests
and creativity with others!
Kerry Pallavicini Decorative Wine Glasses
Kerry has been at Clover Blossom for just about a year now. She grew up in South Florida where she
enjoyed boating and scuba diving. She moved from Florida to New York in 2006. In her free time, you can
find her with her three kids, traveling, reading a good book or watching movies. Make sure to join Kerry
for her first WU class!
Hidden Secrets of NYC, Travelogue: NYC,
Kristy Rawson
History of St. Patrick, John D. Rockefeller
Kristy has been at Clover Blossom for 10 years, and has worn many hats over the years. But Community
Life Director is by far her favorite!! After earning her Bachelors Degree in History from the College at
Brockport, she realized that education was no longer her career path--working in Senior Living is! Kristy's
favorite part of coming to work everyday is seeing the residents and being able to make them smile. When
she's not working, you can find her spending time with friends & family, hanging with her husband & their
two cats; Luna & Hagrid, binge watching Netflix or planning her next travel adventure!
Lexi Rodriguez Equality Through The Years
Lexi has worked at Clover Blossom for a year and a half now as one of our concierge. She loves coming to
work each and every day and being able to make the residents smile. Lexi is a senior at Monroe
Community College with a major in Technical Theater Production. In her free time you can find her
hanging out with friends, family and her twin sister. She also loves playing video games and watching
movies.NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Rodney Wasiscko Garden Club
Rod is the Director of Dining Services here at Clover Blossom. He is happily married to his wife Kimberly
and is a proud father of five children and two grandchildren. Rod has over 30 years of experience leading
successful restaurants throughout the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Rod’s passion is helping others
and trying to make a positive difference every day. He is the oldest of three and is originally from
Kinderhook, a small Dutch town south of Albany. Kinderhook is believed to be where the legend of Sleepy
Hollow (Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane) took place. Rod earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music
Education and Vocal Performance from Ithaca College. It was while he was in college that he first gained
experience in management and a passion for the hospitality industry. Rod loves sports and is an avid NY
Yankee and NY Giant fan. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, singing, cooking,
hiking and enjoying the beauty of the Finger Lakes region.
Stacey Smith Travelogue: Thailand
Stacey Smith is the Sales Director here at Clover Blossom. Stacey received her Bachelor's degree from
SUNY Brockport majoring in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. Stacey has spent her career in
Sales/Account Management and Customer Service positions. She truly enjoys working with and helping
people, seeing the residents smile makes it all worth it to her. Outside of work, Stacey enjoys spending
time with her family, traveling, playing sports and board games with her spouse and daughters.
Steve Lambert Current Events
Steve Lambert is a resident at Clover Blossom. Born and raised in Boston, Steve is a WWII Veteran that
spent 33 months and 19 days in Cushing Veteran Hospital recovering from his service. Steve is a retired
Rochester City School District teacher and administrator. During his time, he taught mathematics from 7th
grade arithmetic to Spherical Trig and Calculus at Madison High School and Adults at East Evening School.
The Rochester City School District arranged for Steve to become an administrator in various capacities at
Madison, East and Edison Tech. During his career Steve was the recipient of the Stromberg Carlson
Fellowship, the General Motors Fellowship and a National Science Fellowship.
Benefits of Video Games, French Music, Nutrition,
Tori Gordon
Understanding Greek Mythology, Yoga, Dog Training
Tori Gordon is a Community Life Associate here at Clover Blossom. Primarily she is a devoted mother, to
her beautiful daughter, Isabella. Having completed 5 semesters at MCC she is very close to getting her
associates degree in both Business Administration and Liberal Arts. Eventually she aspires to go back to
college and become a grade school teacher. Tori loves to learn, and teach others, her motto being that
knowledge is power. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with animals, hiking, biking, skiing,
reading, and yoga!NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME
Tyler Beyea Joan of Ark, Native American Art
Tyler Beyea has been at Clover Blossom for just over a year now and loves his job as a server in the dining
room. Tyler earned his Bachelor's Degree in History with a minor in Museum Studies from the College at
Brockport in 2018. In his spare time you can find him playing video games and board games, watching
movies and hanging out with friends. Tyler is very excited to teach his very first Watermark University
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