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SCENIC
HILLS
Christian Community Homes
and Services Newsletter
Serving Hudson & Osceola
www.cchhudson.org • www.cchosceola.org Volume 1 - 2018
Volunteers making the difference at CCHS
Volunteers serve in many ways at CCHS by CCH in the community. They have a big impact on
contributing time, energies or talents that help fulfill the work load of paid team members, in assisting
our organization’s mission. in groups and working with residents who may
Our mission: We are a nonprofit, faith-based need one-on-one attention. They bring new insights,
organization offering senior living communities energy and time to our work. Volunteers are the
dedicated to serving individuals in ways that reflect most important resource for our campus. The
the importance of each unique life. ability of people to work willingly together for the
betterment of CCH and themselves is a valuable
In April, we celebrate our appreciation for our resource.
volunteers by having a wonderful event at both
campuses. It is a lovely time for us to serve those You may want to consider volunteering yourself!
who serve our residents every day. CCH-Hudson Becoming a volunteer can be both personally
has over 125 volunteers who accounted for over rewarding and a benefit to our communities as
4000 hours last year alone. A large portion of these a whole. There are many reasons why you should
volunteers have been with us for many years along volunteer. As a volunteer you can help others and
with a handful of them that have been here since give back to your community. The small amount
CCH was built in 1981! CCH-Osceola has close to of compassion and attention can make a world
sixty volunteers and they clocked over a 1000 hours of difference. No one person can solve the world’s
in 2017. problems, but what you do can make your little
corner of the world happier, healthier and a safer
Our volunteers come to us in all shapes and sizes place to live for those who need your help. When
as well, as young as our 2nd graders playing games I ask my volunteers why they spend their time
with our residents, middle school students who play helping on our campus, they always reply that
Bingo, high school students who do manicures, as the satisfaction and joy they receive outweighs
well as our veteran volunteers who run our church any inconvenience or effort and they form good
services many times a week, Bingo, craft time, friendships. In fact, it’s a great way to meet new
reading to the residents, special outings and our people and strengthen your ties to the community.
very important 1:1 volunteers who visit with our
residents. Let’s not forget about our furry friends as All of our volunteers here at CCHS make a difference
well. We have 6+ therapy dogs currently visiting. You in our lives every day and the donation of their time
can see in the residents’ eyes how much they enjoy and energy is very much appreciated by all of us.
the visits from all of our furry friends. If you have a special talent that you would
There are many benefits volunteers bring to our like to share, please contact Shelly/Hudson at
organization. Volunteers not only create enthusiasm 715‑381‑4203 or Tia/Osceola at 715-294-1112, or visit
and interest but help to create a positive image of our website to get an application.
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES RECOGNIZED
We wish to congratulate and thank the following staff members who have or will celebrate an
anniversary from March through June.
MARCH APRIL 2 YEARS 4 YEARS
4 YEARS 1 YEAR Maria Lopez-Ramirez – Kari Anderson – Osceola
Isaac Dzubay – Hudson Kimberly Drexl – Hudson Hudson Carleen Troff – Osceola
Tanya Feidt – Osceola Lars Johnson – Hudson Rebekah Knutson – Osceola
5 YEARS Meghan Erickson – Osceola
Karlye Peterson – Hudson 2 YEARS Emma Seifert – Osceola 7 YEARS
Kristy Hatzenbeller – Hudson Sarah Lowe – Osceola Randi Hussey – Hudson
Patti Sattler – Osceola Shelley Arechigo – 3 YEARS Jeff Doonan – Hudson
Osceola Marissa Harden – Hudson Brad Anfinson – Osceola
6 YEARS Heidi Sherwood – Osceola
Alexis Hemauer – Hudson 3 YEARS Majorie Rosty – Osceola 13 YEARS
Jennifer Bjerke – Osceola Kelly Waid – Hudson Hannah Johnson – Hudson
Lisa Okerson – Osceola 4 YEARS
4 YEARS Christianna Gratz – Hudson 15 YEARS
7 YEARS Annika McGill – Hudson Naomi Appel – Osceola Mary Eells – Hudson
Rael Sikulu – Hudson Michelle Claypool – Osceola
Christina Davis – Hudson 6 YEARS
Melissa Stundahl – 5 YEARS
8 YEARS Osceola Debi Mager – Hudson
Sandra McBride – Hudson Executive Director
Danielle Otto – Hudson 9 YEARS 6 YEARS Dan Goodier
Sheryl Rust – Hudson Saralyn Lewis – Hudson
9 YEARS Debbie Heidel – Osceola CCHS in Hudson
Susan Richie – Osceola 18 YEARS DIRECTORS:
Barbara Luckow – Hudson 8 YEARS Operations / Mary Eells
17 YEARS Jennifer Johnson – Hudson Finance / Janelle Johnson
Tina Ormston – Hudson MAY John Bjornstad – Hudson Finance Services / Debi Mager
1 YEAR Human Resources / Tina Burton
42 YEARS Julie Marlowe – Hudson 13 YEARS Dining Services / Kimberly Drexl
Kathy O’Connell – Hudson Ashley McGee – Hudson Portia Maves – Hudson Nursing / Jennie Orman
Mackenzie Peper – Wintergreen / Kathy O’Connell
Osceola 20 YEARS Pine Ridge / Brenda Magadanz
Emma Seifert – Osceola Michelle Serkowski – Hudson
JUNE CCHS in Osceola
1 YEAR Administrator / Heidi
Jennifer Myhre – Hudson McGeehan
Kelley Nelson – Hudson DIRECTORS:
Destiny Viellieux – Osceola Nursing / Kimber Hays
Melissa Klein – Osceola Finance / Janelle Johnson
Keri Nelson – Osceola Financial Services / Debi Mager
Human Resources / Tina Burton
2 YEARS Dining Services / Kimberly Drexl
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WinterGreen an! A small fee is required. the residents, families, employees, and friends
get together formation contact
For more in at 715‑386‑5088 or 3 YEARS of Christian Community Homes and Services.
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Kathy O’Conneoconnell@cchhudson.org. Kelsey Kuesel – Hudson
Lifestyle Choices for Seniors…
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email he Cynthia Wheeler – Osceola ”Your Life, Your Style”
2 SCENIC HILLS NEWSLETTER
CHAPLAIN’S CHAT by Tom Johnson, Chaplain
The Symbolic Uniqueness of Life: A Chaplain’s Awareness
Greetings! in life. Each tree in this group today trusts that it will be
I have the privileged opportunity to cared for and supported in life. Each tree trusts that its
experience life that sets itself before me in life will be upheld in dignity and in honor. Each tree
the fullness of a group of trees that present trusts that its life will be embraced and fully recognized
themselves in the beauty of their lives. I am in the meaning of its life; a life that is held in the many
not really sure the exact age of each tree in this group; chapters in the telling of its story; a life that is forever
but, I would venture to say woven into the sacred tapestry that tells of all of life for
that together these trees all of time.
have celebrated many “May each of Peace.
birthdays in life. These trees
are clearly identified by you be gently
the significance of each
one’s characteristics and
embraced in FOUNDATION REPORT
by Judy Freund, Foundation Chair
the distinctiveness of each the fullness and
Greetings and a reminder that as we begin to see an
one’s personality as their uniqueness of end to those long days of winter, planning continues
branches majestically
reach out to hold life – to be your life” on behalf of the CCH Foundation to raise funds – as
held in life. These trees each well as awareness – for important initiatives for the CCH
day present themselves in community.
all of their beauty, in all of their value and in all of their We are already thinking about the Sunset & Starlight
meaning as living images of honor and testament River Cruise on Wednesday, July 25th, which we
in life. These beautiful trees radiate the uniqueness are targeting as a MAJOR fund-raiser. We are very
of life in how they reflect life and how life is reflected appreciative for those folks who have donated silent
through them. These trees, in all of their lived years, are auction and raffle items in the past. And we are very
to be respected and treasured as each one brings to grateful for our sponsors of that event – it would not
life a story that is uniquely all its own. I often wonder, happen without them. We are working to make this
“If each tree graciously invited me into its presence important fundraiser fun, festive and an event people
for a moment to listen, what story would it share with will look forward to attending year after year. If anyone
me?” In reflection upon this very thought, there is no has creative thoughts for raffle items, silent auction
doubt that each tree would share its story of life that no items or just fun ideas, DO let us know. From our end,
other tree in all of life could ever give witness, as each we have already put in our order for clear skies, cool
tree continues to live in all of its uniqueness, which breeze and a lovely sunset – and an almost full moon.
is gently enfolded in its testimony to the existence Also, we are in the process of selecting staff for the
of its life. Each tree in this group is a living organism CCC Foundation Scholarship that is awarded to a staff
that breathes each moment of life the breath of life member looking to further his or her education and
in a wholeness that sets forth the recognition of the training in a healthcare field. We are proud to offer this
importance to gently remember that its life began scholarship – there are many worthy candidates all
long before each privileged encounter. It is important around!
to remember that these trees have grown and lived So we look forward to a productive 2018, focusing on
and experienced the stages of life over the course of those efforts that will enhance the Christian Community
their years to that which each has become this day Homes & Services experience for all.
GIFTS & MEMORIALS
Judith & Carl Meincke Robert & Lorraine McGrew Roy & Rita Guidice John & Brenda Magadanz
Wendy Proctor Peter & Dorothy J. Todd Frank Pfau Linda Isherwood
Cynthia Lynn Family Trust Juliette Lohmann Marybeth Latti
Nancy Potratz Donald & Eleanor Tulgren Redeemer Lutheran Church West Immanuel Welca
Thomas & Linda Redding Gery & Joanne Campbell Duane & Bettie Peterson Zion Lutheran Church/
Geri Keller Arvid & Pam Ledin Gerald Sweetnam & Patricia Osceola
Tom & Diane Danielson Sharon Strate Miller Richard & Jean Guernert
Carol McConaghhey Frances Kerber Gerald & Faye Matteson Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid/
Connie Martin Philip & Karen McConville George Peterson Osceola
Roger & Ann Rebholz Meredith Danielson Doug Torgerson United Methodist Church/
Roger & Joan Christopher Carolyn Pilney Mary Strey Osceola
B. Byrd & Dorothy Wilson James & Marian Webber Janis Halverson Anne Zirbel Klapste
Roger & Patricia Evenson Barb & Dave Holt Carole Ohnemus Sue DeMenge
United Methodist Church Julie Winkler Mark & Adele Dolan Fran Fehlen
VOLUME 1 - 2017 3
HUDSON CAMPUS NEWS
Introducing
Tom
Johnson
We are excited to introduce our new chaplain to
the CCHS campus. His name is Tom! He earned
his Masters of Divinity from United Theological
Seminary of the Twin Cities where he was ordained.
He has an amazing resume; he has a BS in
Genetics and Cell Biology from the U of M and
is also a graduate of the Mayo School of Health
Partnering with Related Sciences. To say the least, he has many
years of experience working in healthcare. When
Western WI Health asked how he sees his role here he responds, “I
believe it is important to create spaces that are
We are pleased to announce that we are safe for each person to be able to give voice
now partnering with Western WI Health for our to that which one chooses to give voice. Within
residents’ healthcare needs. Dr. Tom Field and these spaces I have the honor and privilege
to listen to and learn life stories that are lived
Dr. Matt Beeson began seeing patients on March
in the uniqueness of each person’s life. Tom, in
1st. Executive Director, Dan Goodier, states, “I am his free time, enjoys photography and loves the
convinced that their philosophies clearly place opportunity to explore life through medium. If you
the person first in their professional care practice. have met him you might know about his love
The residents of CCH, our skilled nursing facility, for music. But what you don’t know is that the
deserve a dedicated physician team, and with first concert he attended was performed by Elvis
Western Wisconsin Health, I am pleased to say that Presley! If you haven’t had a chance to meet Tom
they have one. I wish also to express our gratitude yet, you must do so! Just stop by the CCH chapel
to Western Wisconsin Health’s CEO Alison Page or he can be reached at 715-808-8730 or by email
at thomas.johnson@cchhudson.org.
Music
and CFO Brian Lovdahl. Your inspired vision helped
make this partnership a reality.”
Dr. Tom Field attended medical school at the
by
Heart
University of Minnesota. He completed his medical
residency in Family Medicine at the University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. In 2012, Dr. Field Music
by
Heart
completed his fellowship in Hospice and Palliative
care at Marshfield Clinic. Dr. Field takes a special
interest in nursing home care, palliative medicine,
hospice and home visits. Dr. Field sees patients at
Western Wisconsin Health, in the nursing homes, in
assisted living facilities and in their homes. A Community Sing-Along
A Community featuring
Sing-Along featuring the O’Briens
the O’Briens
Sunday, June 10th , 2018 at 1:00 P.M.
th
Sunday, June 10 , 2018 at 1:00 P.M.
Hudson Bandshell in Lakefront Park
Dr. Matthew Beeson attended medical school Hudson Bandshell
Bring your friends inlunch
and family, a picnic Lakefront Park
and your lawn chairs
in Grenada in the West Indies and completed Lemonade and cookies will be provided
Bring your friends
In caseand
of rain: family,
Woodland Hillsa picnic lunch and your lawn chairs
his Family Medicine Residency in Minot, North
Auditorium, 441 Stageline Road, Hudson
Lemonade and cookies will be provided
Dakota. He sees patients of all ages, with a focus PRESENTED BY THE
Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition
In case of rain: Woodland Hills Auditorium, 441 Stageline Road, Hudson
on prevention. Dr. Beeson takes a special interest on Dementia Friendly Sunday
in multiple and complex conditions in geriatrics,
PRESENTED BY THE
palliative care and end of life. Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition
on Dementia Friendly Sunday
4 SCENIC HILLS NEWSLETTER
OSCEOLA CAMPUS NEWS
Welcome, Heidi Welcome back,
McGeehan! Trudy Thiel!
Please join us in Please help us
welcoming Heidi welcome Trudy Thiel
McGeehan, our new back to the Osceola
administrator at our dietary team. Trudy
Osceola Campus. joined our team as
Heidi has an extensive our Certified Dietary
background working Manager after working
for The Mentor Network- for us as a lead In the
REM for the past 16 past at the Acorn Grill,
years. She has worked and helped when
her way up from direct needed in the main
support staff while in kitchen in the CBRF
college, to an area at CCH Osceola for
director overseeing 2-½ years. Previous to
seventeen homes with this, Trudy worked as
a total of 66 residents. a Dietary Manager
The individuals she at Willow Ridge
worked with ranged Healthcare in Amery, WI
in ages from 11 to 85 years old and had an array from June of 2016 to December of 2017. From 2007
of different diagnosis such as; Schizophrenia, until 2014, Trudy owned her own restaurant in Dresser,
Depression, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, WI called TrapRock Inn, which employed 23 staff.
Down Syndrome and dementia to name a few.
In 2015, she went to WITC in New Richmond, WI and
Heidi graduated from St. Cloud State with a graduated with her Certified Dietary Manager’s
Bachelor’s degree in English and then received her certificate. Trudy has also conducted a class and
Master’s in Health & Human Service Administration exam for her Food Manager’s license and my
in 2015. She is married and has two children. As a Servsafe certificate as well.
family, they are always looking for an adventure.
Trudy is a widow after 20 years of marriage.
When they are not on an adventure, she and John
Currently she is in a relationship with a fun and
enjoy watching her daughter play basketball and
loving guy named Dennis. She lives in Osceola,
watching their son wobble around the house,
WI and has two children, a daughter Aimee (27)
babble his fantastic stories and generally get into
and a son Tyler (25). Her daughter Aimee is
mischief.
getting married in October of this year! Trudy has
Her first impression of CCHO… “Everyone within two grandchildren, Adalynn (4) and Nolan(1).
CCHS has been extremely helpful, supportive and She enjoys spending time with family as much as
friendly. I am very thankful to everyone at CCHO possible. In her spare time, she enjoys reading,
for being so welcoming, and I consider myself very going for walks and working in her flower gardens.
fortunate to be joining such a great team!” She especially enjoys going to Cedar Lake
Speedway in the summertime to watch the sprint
car races.
Do you enjoy taking pictures? A fun unknown fact…Trudy can make one mean
Is it a hobby or maybe you do it professionally!? Bloody Mary, and she really loves to bartend!
We are looking for pictures of both of our campuses for
giveBIG2018
our marketing repertoire. These pictures can be taken
inside, outside, of objects or even during our
events or activities.
You can submit your
photos to shelly.destasio@ Christian Community Home of Osceola is
cchhudson.org or contact gearing up for giveBIG St. Croix Valley 2018!
her at 715‑381‑4203. Support our fundraiser, Come play with us, during
You never know you may giveBIG St. Croix Valley and help us raise money
see your picture on the to benefit the residents of CCHO! On April 24th,
front page of our Scenic your donations will support us in adding a picnic
Hills or on our “NEW” area by our current playground so residents are
website! able to enjoy quality time with family. Go to our
website at www.cchosceola.org.
Start snapping away!!!
VOLUME 1 - 2017 5
ACTIVITY ALLEY – HUDSON
by Deb Tonsager, Therapeutic Recreation Manager/Music Therapist
Is it really 2018? I can’t believe how quickly time flies December is a month of giving. This past December
(when we’re having fun!) 2017 was filled with so many was just that. We had many groups and individuals
wonderful events where we were able to celebrate who came here to share their talents, love and
each other here at CCH. One of the fun events was kindness with the residents and staff. I believe that
when many people took the time to dress up for every Christmas hymn and carol was sung at some
Halloween and also be a part of the Annual Trick or point during the month. Thank you to everyone who
Treat Warm Up. Didn’t Dale look great as the Bearded came to CCH to help spread Christmas cheer with us.
Lady and Colin McConville as Nurse Patti (see photo Your music, cards, hugs and goodies were enjoyed by
below)? many! You each helped fill our December calendar
We had another successful Craft and Bake Sale! The of events to the brim! Every day was a day to look
Atrium was filled with treats, gifts, crafts, Christmas forward to.
decorations and so much more. Our residents The Hudson High School’s National Honor Society
throughout our campus work hard throughout donated many of the gifts for our residents that were
the months prior to the sale. They work on crafts given to them by our very own Santa once again
and bake breads and enjoy the fellowship that this year. The gifts that the students purchased were
happens at each of their groups. We also would extra special for our residents. Our Santa Party was
like to thank all who donate outside of our campus. a fun event. We enjoyed having Santa Claus (Doug
The community plays a big part in the success of Harmon) pop in and celebrate with everyone! Santa’s
our sale. As we set up there always seems to be a smile brightens the room and helps bring smiles to
steady stream of gracious donors coming in to fill the all the people as they come in the Atrium. As the
tables with wonderful goodies! It is fun to open the residents enter the room, they see all of the beautifully
Atrium door and let everyone in to get the chance wrapped presents under the Christmas tree and then,
to buy the perfect decoration, loaf of bread or many as the party goes on, they hear Santa enter the room
extra goodies that are available. But for me, I enjoy with his bells and singing. We would like to thank
watching the residents come into the sale and tell Lizzie Schousek, Amy Schaefer, Mrs. Murphy and Averi
others “I helped make that bread,” or “aren’t these Caswell for helping with all of the gifts, to the staff and
cork trees beautiful? They were fun to make.” It brings volunteers for helping with the party and “thank you”
so much joy to our residents to see their hard work “Santa” for being here to celebrate with us!
Jim Bauer was crowned has paid off. Thank Christian Community Home has an incredible support
CCH’s 2018 King of Hearts you to everyone who system who has given so much to our residents
continues to make this and community. We would like to thank each and
sale beyond incredible. every one of you for your dedication to making our
residents’ home a place of
friendship, happiness, and
love.
Barb Schultz making sure
that Santa’s beard is
the real deal
1st place winners Collin 2018 Queen Lorraine
McConville Keith is all smiles after
Carol appreciated reading many and Dale Knutson receiving her crown!
of the homemade Christmas cards Jim Bauer enjoying time with
one of the St. Patrick’s visitors
CCH’s King
Jerry and
Queen
Irene along
with the
Pepperfest
Court at the
Mary VanAllen and Jill Jutila Trick or Treat
always love spending time Warm Up
with our volunteer, Kris
6 SCENIC HILLS NEWSLETTER
AUXILIARY NEWS
by Shelly DeStasio
The CCH Auxiliary Committee is in full swing
planning upcoming events for 2018!
They kicked off the year with a Luau in
January for the residents and their families.
Fun was had by all as they enjoyed their
Pina Coladas, fresh fruit and coconut
macaroons. The Beach boys and Don Ho
played in the background while everyone
enjoyed visiting.
One change to make note of is the
Auxiliary decided to move their annual Tea
Party to May 12th. They hope by hosting this
event the day before Mother’s day that
family will partake in a lovely afternoon of Donna S, Irene Sanderson,
tea & sweet treats with their loved one. Be Donna S and Roxanne join
sure to wear your tea party hat and join in for some family fun!
them from 2:00-3:00 PM in the CCH Atrium.
Lastly, the summer Garden Concerts &
Ice Cream Socials are booked! Be sure to
grab the grandkids and
spend quality time with
your loved one listening
to great music and
enjoying an ice cream
treat! The cost will be
$10 for each concert or
$25 for all three! Tickets
are available in the
business office located
in Pine Ridge. This year’s
line-up will be: June ~
The Squires, July ~ Grace
Notes and August will be
The O’Briens.
Wondering what the
Auxiliary Committee is Lucille Spinden and her daughter Roxanne S. pose Tom O’Connell a.k.a the “Big Kahuna”.
DATES
and what the money is for a photo.
used for? This group is
a subcommittee of the
CCC Foundation that continues to work on projects
THE
and purchases to enhance the lives of the residents
SAVE
across our campus. It is a dedicated group of May 12th ~ Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day Tea
people who care for the well-being of the residents.
If you would like to be involved in this committee, June 19th ~ Garden Concert & Ice
please join us at one of our monthly meetings held cream Social ~ The Squires
the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at July 17th ~ Garden Concert & Ice cream
CCH Hudson or contact Shelly at 715-381-4203. Social ~ The Grace Notes
July 25th ~ Foundation’s Sunset &
Starlight River Cruise Fundraiser aboard
Stillwater’s Majestic Star, live music,
dinner, silent auction, friends & fellowship.
Come Join the fun!
August 21st ~ Garden Concert & Ice
Cream Social ~ The O’Briens
VOLUME 1 - 2017 7
ACTIVITY ALLEY – PINE RIDGE
by Brenda Magadanz,
Director of Pine Ridge
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Christmas season with
music and parties. As always, Santa made a visit with special gifts
for all. And we had a special treat when the Hudson High School
Swing Choir sang for us.
The cold weather has
us holing up inside.
Many of us enjoyed
cheering on Team
USA during the Winter
Olympics.
Howard Brown was all smiles with Santa
(Pine Ridge)
Delores Orf was a good girl when
Santa came to visit (Pine Ridge)
Carol Caruso and PINE RIDGE
Santa snuggled
right up together
(Pine Ridge
GARDENS MEMORY
Gardens)
CARE
by Brenda Magadanz, Director of Pine Ridge
Just like everyone else on campus, the
Christmas season was full of fun, music and
parties. We had fun doing some traditional
activities like frosting cookies, decorating trees
and decking the halls. All of it brought back
happy memories.
As the cold weather has hit, we are keeping
busy baking and crafting. We had fun on
Valentine’s Day exchanging valentines like we
Mary Mitchell did when we were kids. And this year we are
was happy going to celebrate the Chinese New Year with
to see Santa a day of activity.
(Pine Ridge
Gardens)
8 SCENIC HILLS NEWSLETTER
ACTIVITY ALLEY – WINTERGREEN
by Jenny Brazzale, WinterGreen Assistant
The holidays were a busy time at WinterGreen full of To start the New Year, there has been quite a bit
getting together with family and friends. The annual of construction going on at WinterGreen. The
Secret Santa event was held with a record number WinterGreen atrium tile project began in early
of participants. Residents also planned a few New January and included a lot of jack hammering and
Year’s Eve festivities. They went to the Phipps and pounding to remove the old terra cotta colored tile
enjoyed listening to Colleen Raye, Debbie O’Keefe that was original to the building. Residents had to
and Katie Gerty perform some of the all-time great be rerouted, but the hassle was worth it when we
songs of Broadway. Later in the evening, residents began to see the beautiful grey tile being put down.
had their own celebration at WinterGreen to ring in The project is ongoing as crews work to put new tile
the New Year. in both the bathrooms.
The Talk of the Hour program for December featured With the excitement of having the Super Bowl in
the annual charitable giving of donations from the Minneapolis this year, residents decided to have
WinterGreen residents. Each year residents have their own Super Bowl get together right here at
fundraisers and at the end of the year WinterGreen. A WinterGreen tailgate party
donate that money was held in the Garden Room. Everyone was
to local charities. This invited and encouraged to bring a beverage
year they presented and appetizer to share. Popcorn was provided.
$500 checks to The turnout was excellent with the fans mostly
Operation HELP, the rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was a
free clinic of Pierce great game and of course the commercials
and St Croix Counties, were fun to watch too.
E.P. Rock School,
Turning Point, BRIDGE, A little
Grace Place and the Packer fan
Salvation Army. Talk tells Santa
ne Wol fe , Ja ni s Halverson and wh at he’d
of the Hour topics in Jean oon of
Es th er Wei ge l enjoy an aftern like for
the future will feature WinterGreen Christmas
a presentation on card playing at
during the
hospice as well as our employee
WinterGreen librarians Christmas
giving a book talk. party
n residents
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and Julie Lo
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Jeff from mainten
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before he starts the camera
Residents noticed these evergreen trees outside to dismantle th
planter in prep e
WinterGreen decorated by nature with icicles after a aration for the ne atrium
w tile project
recent freeze and thaw
VOLUME 1 - 2017 9
ACTIVITY ALLEY – OSCEOLA
by Tia Erickson, Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Manager
The holidays have brought us
good tidings from our extended
community, family and friends!
The OMC Vendor Fair was a big
success again this year with the
help from some of our great
volunteers that contribute not
only their time and assistance
on the sale day, but also in
making homemade crafts
and baked goods every year.
Volunteers Karen Svoboda and Shelly Their kindness and giving
Larson selling craft items to shopper
Juanita Clark
means so much with all their CCHO s
taff show
contributions which bring us their tea
m spirit!
joy in many ways!
The following is a few of the special events we
enjoyed. We played in the Peace Church family bell choir concert
for all ages. The Osceola High School invited us for a fantastic theater
performance of “Beauty and the Beast,” which left us in awe! Santa brought
us not only presents, but also the gift of joyous laughter as seen with
Betty Aspenson. We also were invited to the North Pole by Mrs. Claus. Sue
DeMenge and her elves served us our favorite homemade cookies and
cocoa during the annual Christmas Lights Tour outing.
Every year, several groups of carolers from our community reach out to
CCHO with festive Christmas songs we all know and love. Many community
Annual Christmas concert by youth volunteers shared their delightful musical gifts with us. This included
volunteers, Olivia and Sophia the beautiful harmonies from the St. Croix Falls Chamber Choir in concert,
Neinaber harp and piano concert by the Nienaber sisters, and the Brennon family
volunteers played and sang their way into our hearts again this year!
The team spirit stays strong
within all of us, especially
when sports teams along
the border are playing
against each other. Rose
Bergenson sports her full
fan wear complete with
purple slippers! There is no
doubt for which team she is
rooting.
Jolly St. Nicholas gives the gift of
laughter to Betty Aspenson We are looking forward
to spring when we will be
out and about for special
Mrs. Claus and elves serve Rose Bergenson ready
events like our Vintage
up cookies and cocoa on for the BIG game Auto Shows, Farm Fun Fair
lights tour outing and a picnic outing to the
Country Cottage Gardens.
Family Christmas Bell Concert St. Croix Falls Chamber Choir St. Joseph’s youth concert
performance
10 SCENIC HILLS NEWSLETTERUPCOMING EVENTS
April 23 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party –
1 Easter Sunday Service – Hudson Hudson
11:00 AM – CCH Atrium 2:00 PM – CCH Atrium
1 Easter Sunday Service – Osceola 24 Dementia Support Group – Hudson
1:30 PM – CCHO Chapel 6:30 PM – Pine Ridge Education Room
18 Osceola Monthly Birthday Party – June
Osceola 4 CHO Formal Prom – Osceola
C
2:15 PM – Formal Dining Room 2:00 PM – Formal Dining Room
18 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party – 15 CCH Fabulous Father’s Day Happy
Hudson Hour – Hudson
2:00 PM – CCH Atrium 2:30 PM – CCH Atrium
15-21 National Volunteer Appreciation Week 18 Family BBQ and Car Show – Osceola
21 Volunteer Appreciation Brunch – 11:30 AM – BBQ
Hudson 12:00 PM – Car Show
9:00 - 11:00 PM – Marie Blakeman 19 Service of Remembrance – Hudson
Center 3:00 PM – CCH Atrium
21 “Souper” Volunteer Luncheon – 19 Auxiliary Garden Concert & Ice
Osceola Cream Social – Hudson
11:30 AM – CCHO Chapel 6:30 PM – CCH Courtyard Gardens –
24 giveBIG Day – Osceola The Squires
All-Day, Online Giving Day – 20 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party –
www.cchosceola.org Hudson
26 Dementia Support Group - Hudson 2:00 PM – CCH Atrium
6:00 PM – Pine Ridge Education Room 20 Monthly Birthday Party – Osceola
2:15 PM – Formal Dining Room
May – Older Americans’ Month July
11 Marvelous Mother’s Happy Hour – 6 F arm Fun Fair – Osceola
Hudson 2:00 PM – CCHO Parking Lot
2:30 PM – CCH Atrium 17 Garden Concert & Ice Cream Social –
12 Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day Tea – Hudson Hudson
2:30 PM – CCH Atrium 6:30 PM – CCH Courtyard Gardens –
14 Ladies’ Tea & Treats Party – Osceola The Grace Notes
2:15 PM – Formal Dining Room 18 Monthly Birthday Party – Osceola
13-19 Celebrating National Long-Term Care 2:00 PM – Formal Dining Room
Week 18 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party –
Watch for Special Events Hudson
16 Monthly Birthday Party – Osceola 2:00 PM – CCH Atrium
2:15 PM – Formal Dining Room 23 Vintage Car Show – Osceola
19 Gertens’ Plant pick-up day – Hudson 1:00 PM – CCHO Parking Lot
Check website May 18 for exact times 25 CCC Foundation’s Sunset & Starlight
Dinner Cruise
6:30 PM – Boarding the Majestic Star in
Stillwater
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