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CHAT AND HAPPENINGS
February 2018
Executive Director’s Column
Wow! What a great welcome I received!! It is wonderful to see so many friendly faces, as well as
so many new faces. For those who I have not had the pleasure of meeting or getting to know yet, I
look forward to spending some time with you and getting to know you better.
In just the few short weeks I have been here, so much has happened. Our new Director of
Residential Living, Christine Gallagher started just before I did. Chris’s office is located up in the
Wellness Office. Stop by and give her a warm welcome and please feel free to reach out to her in
the event you have questions or concerns related to your health and wellness.
Some residents have expressed that they would like to see us do away with the poinsettias around
the building. Not a problem. Housekeeping is working on that. Soon we will be able to have fresh
spring flowers around. I can’t wait!
It was brought to my attention there are some areas of the building that don’t heat up as well as
others. Rest assure we have our vendors on the scene to fix or tweak any heating concerns around
the building.
Like in every large community, communication always seems to be a topic that needs addressing.
As you know there are several TV’s located throughout the community. These TV’s sole purpose
is to provide updates to residents on what is happening throughout the day and provide
information they may need to know if we were in an emergency situation. I know many people
are inclined to shut a TV off, if they don’t see anyone watching it or if we were raised that the TV
is shut off during meal times, but it is important they remain on. Moving forward we will be
ensuring these TV’s remain on throughout the day, so you are informed and up to date. Just a
reminder you may also view these updates on your TV in your apartment on Channel 1970.
As our population in the community grows, there are always growing pains. It seems our laundry
rooms have taken on some challenges. We will be replacing all of the calendars in the laundry
rooms. These calendars should not be written on in permanent ink. As always we need to be
courteous of our neighbor’s time slots. We recommend, limiting the number of laundry days to 2
times per week, per apartment if needed. If there are extenuating circumstances that laundry needs
to be done daily, then please see me.
Before we know it the spring will be here and our courtyard off of the main dining room will need
some extra TLC to get it vamped up for the spring and summer. Michele, VSC, has been speaking
with the OC Garden Club and a few other volunteers who love to have their hands in the dirt.
Contact
Information
Jessica Stewart
Executive Director
Pamela Garofolo
Director of Tapestries
Ryan Champion
Sales Director
NEW RESIDENTS Rev. Elizabeth Mallozzi
Director of Mission & Pastoral
We are pleased to welcome new residents to The Shores! Care
Please make these folks feel welcome and invite them to join
Mary Kate Somers
you in all our great activities. Director of Community Life
Patricia Gruber
Front Desk
Peg Goodrich 609-399-8505
Mary Lager
Harry Yoa
United Methodist
Communities
The Shores
We welcome our new
2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City
Director of Residential Living
Christine Gallagher New Jersey 08226
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Executive Director’s Column continued
Last but not least… a wonderful thing happened at the Resident Council meeting when I started
talking about our sales and marketing efforts to increase the census. I was blown away by the
engagement and ideas that came from you, the residents. It got me thinking… I would LOVE to
have a sales committee in house, with you, the residents as our experts. I will be talking more
about this at our next Town Hall but if you are interested in learning more about this, please stop
by and see me.
Again, thank you all for the warm welcome home. I look forward to serving you here at
The Shores and my door is always open.
Fondly,
Here’s What Happened Last Month
New Year’s Eve Celebration ~ Senior Space ~ Creative Cuisine
Rev. Beth guided Senior Space participants
through creating origami cranes and fish.
Eleanor and Jane enjoyed ringing in
the New Year with entertainer , Tony
DeLuca.
Creative Cuisine “chefs” cooked up a delicious
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Amazingly, once again Lent is here. For many of us, Lent is an invitation to introspection on our walk with God. As a Chaplain, these conversations come naturally. However, I’ve been told that a visit by a friendly dog can do more to lift spirits than a reflective God talk from a chaplain! I understand. Why then should we reflect on our spiritual walk? What benefit does our exploration of things divine have for us? Today, I thought I’d share some thoughts about that. Spiritual health is related to physical and emo- tional health. Hundreds of research studies have shown a connection between religious relationship, spiritual health and physical well being. This shouldn’t shock us, Plato spoke about this a long time ago: “A s you ought not to attempt to cure the eyes without the head, or the head without the body, so neither ought you to attempt to cure the body without the soul…for the part can never be well unless the whole is well…And therefore, if the head and body are to be well, you must begin by curing the soul.” (Charmides,” in The Dialogues of Plato, I.6.) Furthermore, emotional expressions, whatever direction they may be, are an avenue for accessing and expressing one’s spirituality. Opening up and sharing deep emotions has been shown to contribute to physical as well as to emotional healing. So, it follows, that health care is intricately connected to our spiritual walk…however we may define that. When our bodies are in decline or crisis, sharing unspoken fears and secret feelings can bring strength for our soul to cope. When adapting to illness, religious beliefs are considered very important and meaningful to many. This chaplain has found her spiritual walk with Jesus Christ in and through the Methodist Church. It is in Jesus’ spirit of love that I attempt to serve. In Matthew’s gospel Jesus says, … “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” However, my journey is not necessarily going to look like yours. It is the heartfelt desire of this pastor to meet you where you are. Your spiritual reflection is a benefit to your continued comfort and peace with God. Your consideration of things divine can bring hope and joy into even the Ash Wednesday is February 14… A Valentine’s Day to remember the love of God who gives our fragile bodies life, and who also brings an end to this earthbound existence. May we choose love every day we continue to breath air! 10:00am Catholic Mass in Town Hall (No Chapel Service this day!) 6:15pm Ash Wednesday Service led by Rev. Beth February Chapel Preachers: Feb 7—Rev. Janet Gasbarro, Epiphany Lutheran Feb 21—Rev. Robert Velazquez, Journey Hospice Feb 28—Rev. Diane Pacione, Seaville UMC February Bible Study Mondays 10:30 am in the Chapel February 5 is the last week of Rev. Bob Steelman’s Bible Study offering. The last lesson is covering the subject: “Kings of the Isrealites”. February 12 begins a Bible study on the Women of the Bible taught by Rev. Beth. (Rachel— Feb 12, Rahab—Feb 19, Deborah—Feb 26) Page 4
The History of St. Valentine’s Day Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the wor ld, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from? One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were dis- covered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Another story suggests that Valentine may have been sentenced to death for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons. According to legend, an imprisoned Valentine sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl (possibly his jailor’s daughter) who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial–which probably occurred around A.D. 270. Americans began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine”, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap”. Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year! Source: http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day What about Cupid...Cupid’s stor y is one of myth and legend dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. He is the god of love and affection and is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars. Although Cupid (Eros) is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy. During this time, he acquired the bow and arrow that represent his source of power: a person, or even a deity, who is shot by Cupid's arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire for love. His tradition is rich in poetic themes and visual scenarios, such as "Love conquers all" . His role in history continues today as the mascot of St. Page 5 Valentine's Day. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupid
Noteworthy
*Quality hearing aids will be available over the counter,
without the need to see a hearing-care professional. The OTC
Hearing Aid Act, recently signed into law, requires the Food and
Drug Administration to create and regulate an OTC category of
hearing aids that meet the same standards for safety, labeling and
February Birthdays: manufacturing that other medical devices must meet. The FDA has
1–Virginia Deering HC three years to establish this OTC hearing aid catefory for adults with
2–Mabel Jackson AL+ perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. OTC hearing aids are
2– Margaret Wilson expected to cost less than ones dispensed by hearing-care
WBB professionals, but they will not be suitable for people with severe
5– Gilda Frascadore AL hearing loss.
6– Leon Kazmierczak Source: BottomLine Personal Magazine—January 1, 2018
AL+
8– Carl Scheetz AL *The Senior’s Guide to Computers website: Simple, useful
9– David LaLicata AL and uncluttered is the Senior’s Guide to Computers. This site walks
9– Barbara Taylor WBB you through everything computer and web related with their easy-to-
10– Bertha Fischer AL+ navigate “Learning Center”. Looking to back up your data? You’ll
10– Mary Ann Struthers get written instructions complete with screen shots and animation.
HC www.seniorsguidetocomputers.com
11– Ron Young WBB Source: Charles Georgedes
13– Olive Waddell AL
15– Frances Wall WBB *The benefits of Tai Chi: Have you noticed an activity on the
19– Gail Smith WBB calendar several times a month called Tai Chi? Maybe you are
21– Eileen Massey AL wondering what it’s all about. So, let me share some information
22– Bernie Campbell AL
22– Shirley Kubaska TAP about this practice. Tai Chi is a low-impact, relaxing form of
23– Barbara Jannotti AL exercise that has health-promoting properties. Tai Chi is one of the
most effective exercises for the health of mind and body and is
Celebrations: taught around the world. At The Shores, we practice Tai Chi while
Wishing Mary Tinsman, seated and moving to quiet, meditative music. Some call it
dietician, all the best
“meditation in motion” because of the slow, continuous, and gentle
way the movements are practiced. Here are some of the benefits for
body, mind, and spirit:
relieves physical effects of stress, promotes deep breathing,
helps with arthritis pain, reduces blood pressure,
invites mind and body integration through mental imagery,
during her retirement! promotes gathering of positive energy,
enhances mental capacity and concentration
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Groundhog Day—February 2
What is your prediction for this winter? Will Punxsutawney Phil see his
shadow predicting six more weeks of Winter, or will Spring arrive early?
Fun facts about the most famous weather-forecasting groundhog in the U.S
Punxsutawney Phil:
• Punxsutawney is in western Pennsylvania, about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
• Because of its association with Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney is also known as “The Weather
Capital of the World.”
• Promoting Punxsutawney Phil was the idea of the owner of the Punxsutawney Spirit,
Punxsutawney’s local newspaper. He believed that promoting the groundhog legend would bring
more business and tourists to the town. He was correct!
• Punxsutawney Phil has visited the White House and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
• The town where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed isn’t really Punxsutawney; it was filmed
in Woodstock, Illinois. Columbia Pictures released the movie in 1993, starring Bill Murray. In the
years following the release of the movie, crowds numbering as high as 30,000 have visited
Phil’s home in Punxsutawney.
Honoring our Presidents—February 19
The origin of Presidents’ Day lies in the 1880s, when the birthday
of Washington—commander of the Continental Army during the
American Revolution and the first president of the United States—was first celebrated as a
federal holiday. In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved a
number of federal holidays to Mondays. The change was designed to schedule certain holidays so
that workers had a number of long weekends throughout the year, but it has been opposed by
those who believe that those holidays should be celebrated on the dates they actually
commemorate. During debate on the bill, it was proposed that Washington’s Birthday be renamed
Presidents’ Day to honor the birthdays of both Washington (February 22) and Lincoln (February
12); although Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated in many states, it was never an official federal
holiday. Following much discussion, Congress rejected the name change. After the bill went into
effect in 1971, however, Presidents’ Day became the commonly accepted name, due in part to
retailers’ use of that name to promote sales and the holiday’s proximity to Lincoln’s birthday.
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The Giving Corner
“We Choose LOVE”
campaign continues
A colorful work of art by resident
artist, Doris Hanna, has been gifted to
The Shores and will be on display near
Rev. Beth’s office. This meaningful
painting is titled “Diversity”. Doris
admits that she did not originally
intend to paint the leaves in the shape
of a heart but as the work continued,
it’s exactly the shape that was created!
It is in the spirit of diversity, creativity
and kindness, so beautifully designed
by Doris, that we continue our “We
Choose LOVE” campaign throughout
our community. A big thank you to
Doris for this expression of LOVE for
all to enjoy!
Our good neighbors
Thank you to our friends at ShopRite Marmora for generously sponsoring our
Senior Space breakfast. Their gift provided coffee and delicious baked goods
for all to enjoy during the January 17 session. Stay tuned for an information
session about ShopRite’s Shop From Home delivery service. A representative from the store will visit
The Shores over the next few months to present information and answer questions about their
convenient service.
Celebrating the life of Martin Luther King
Asso- ciates
De- Wayne
Wil- son and
Tami- ka An-
derson
assist- ed dur-
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The Giving Corner continued
Helpers in our community
The Ocean City Ecumenical Council is a non profit or ganization founded in 1983
whose mission is to “gather food, clothing and money to feed and clothe those in need ,
to cooperate and participate with the Ministerium, and to encourage joint worship
services”. Around 200 volunteers operate the Food Cupboard, the Clothes Closet, and
the Outreach Program. They fully rely on the generosity of local residents, organizations,
churches and businesses to donate funds, food and clothing. The Food Cupboard provides for over
2,400 clients per year, The Clothes Closet distributes approximately 21,000 items of clothing per
year and The Outreach Program donates about 250 local supermarket food certificates to families
during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. The Shores celebrates the meaningful work of the
Council and supports their mission by organizing food and clothing drives throughout the year. Dur-
ing this winter drive we are focusing on the items listed below as they have been noted as in the
greatest need. The donation box is located in the lobby and the drive will end February
20.
Clothing Closet: new and gently loved
hats, gloves, scarves and blankets.
Food Cupboard: toothpaste, bar and
hand soap (food stamps to not cover
Volunteers, Pam and Michael
Moran deliver food to local
house bound residents.
Page 10The Shores Book Group
Calling all book lovers! New members are welcome to join the group to
discuss the books listed below. Meetings are the first Monday of each month
at 3:00pm in the Music Room, and are facili-
tated by Myra Degenhardt.
February 12– The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeanetter Walls
March 5– A Piece of the World: A Novel by Christine Baker Kline
April 2– Ford County by John Grisham
May 7– The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki
June 4– The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
Wanted: Rummikub & Mah Jongg Players
Join fellow residents for friendly games of Rummikub and Mah
Jongg. All are welcome!
Rum- mikub—Saturdays
2:00pm in the Library
Mah Jongg– Fridays 1:00pm in the Mu-
sic Room
Gigi’s Salon
Hair~Do of the Month
~ Leona Kaiserman ~
Salon hours: 9am-3pm Tuesday-Friday
Page 11January Birthday Luncheon
Thank you to our birthday hosts Phyllis Martinson & Mary Wilson!
Pictured below with resi- dent Su- san
Myers.
Best wishes to everyone who celebrated a January birthday!
Page 12Important Community Information:
Housekeeping holiday schedule
On Monday, February 19, the President’s Day holiday is observed. There will be minimal house-
keeping staff so no apartments will be cleaned that day. All apartments scheduled for Monday
cleaning will be cleaned within 48 hours of the holiday.
Aquatic Center Membership
If any resident of The Shores is interested in using our resident passes to the Ocean City Fitness and
Aquatic Center, please stop in and see Mary Kate.
Transportation
Please remember to arrive in the lobby 15 minutes early for a doctor’s appointment or a trip.
Papers for Pups
Our Papers for Pups drive has been greatly appreciated by the Humane Society! Thank you to all
who have donated. The drive will be postponed until further notice. Please do not donate any
Volunteer(s) wanted:
The Shores is looking for piano and guitar musical support, specifically for Sunday morning
worship. All levels welcome! Interested residents and family members please see Rev. Beth for
more information.
Our Mission
Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to
choose abundant life.
Page 13Ocean City Key Club
presents
~ A Tropical Tiki Party ~
An evening of entertainment,
dancing & refreshments
Friday March 9
Town Hall ~ 6-8pmSTAMP 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226 609-399-8505 | UMCommunities.org
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