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T h e Te rrac e Talk
It’s All Fun and Games
November is highly successful entrepreneurs
traditionally a such as Warren Buffet and Bill
month to reflect Gates are avid Bridge players?
and give thanks, A 2014 study by the University
and at our campus, of Wisconsin backs up Buffet
we have so much and Gates’ love of Bridge. Data
to be thankful for. collected in the study found
Near the top of this that playing card and board
long list is our ability games can help seniors’ brains
to have fun! If you perform at the top of their game.
follow our campus or
Besides the brain benefits,
Trilogy Health Services
playing games is a great way
on Facebook or Twitter,
to make new friends and fond
you’ve undoubtedly seen
memories. Socialization is an
pictures of residents
important factor when it comes
and staff members
to preventing depression, and
playing a variety of games
gathering around a table to play
– from cards to board games
a board game or solve a puzzle
and everything in between.
is the perfect way to spend an
Besides the obvious fact
afternoon. Whether you play
that everyone loves having
with friends your own age or
fun, we encourage our residents
invite members of a younger
to enjoy these activities because
generation to join in, there
it’s good for their health!
are games for every personality
Thanksgiving week is also and age group.
National Game and Puzzle
If young children are involved,
Week, so we want to spend
it’s a good idea to stick with
some time in this month’s
simple card games, such as Uno
newsletter talking about how
or Go Fish. If you’re among
188 Thornton Road playing games and solving
Hanover, IN 47243 a group of card sharks, more
puzzles can benefit both our
Phone: 812.866.8396 complex games such as Bridge
brains and our bodies. Many
Fax: 812.866.9936 or Spoons may be right up your
great minds of our age believe
www.thorntonterracehc.com alley. Rules for any of these
that playing games such as cards
games can be found online
November 2018 can help keep your mind sharp.
For example, did you know that ...continued on back page
Happy Birthday Executive Director Corner
Residents
Janice C. 11/7 Greetings that I’ll cherish for a lifetime,
from thanks to a staff that is dedicated
Linda M. 11/17
Thornton to exceeding expectations and
James C. 11/18 Terrace! residents whose stories and smiles
I hope you are as excited as we are a huge reason I look forward
Robert M. 11/22 to coming to work. Just scrolling
are for the onset of the holiday
season! Our chefs can’t wait to through our campus Facebook
Lottie Q. 11/25
start whipping up our residents’ and Twitter pages takes me on a
Debbie M. 11/30 favorite holiday dishes, and our heartwarming trip down memory
Life Enrichment team has tons lane. I highly recommend it!
Staff of fun activities planned for this Besides the fantastic people who
Stacey C. 11/1 month. If you need a break from live and work at our campus,
holiday shopping (and the stress I’m also thankful to our family
November N. 11/5 that goes with it) stop by our members who have entrusted
campus for a meal or a visit! us to care for their loved ones,
Tammy D. 11/8
I always try to take some time out whether for a few days, weeks,
Alisha V. 11/13 during November to look back months or years. Thank you for
on the past year and try to count allowing us to become a member
Jennifer N. 11/20 of your extended family. We
all the memories and experiences
Earl F. 11/28 that I am thankful for. It’s hard look forward to celebrating the
to do, especially when I start upcoming holidays with you!
thinking about all the wonderful Have a great November!
experiences I have been blessed
LifeShare to be a part of at Thornton Jill Smedley
Terrace. I am full of memories Executive Director
How great is technology?
Wouldn’t you like to send
pictures to your family and they
Activity Highlights
During this time of year, I am always filled with an enormous sense of
receive it right on their TV.
gratitude. It would be impossible for me to feel any other way. Throughout
LifeShare is a very interesting the day, I often stop and look around our campus shows me a million things
and great way to keep that to be thankful for. To be surrounded by some of the most caring, wonderful
contact. It is free of charge and people in the world-people who don’t hesitate to go beyond for those they
your family will receive an email serve. From the little acts of kindness to the grand gestures of goodwill, I am
address to send pictures or word inspired every day! I wish for you and yours a safe and happy holiday season.
emails just to check in with your As we kick off the holiday season and we invite you to join us for our family
loved one. The Life Enrichment Thanksgiving dinner which we will be enjoying Sunday November 11th for
our Sunday Brunch 11:00-1:00! This will be our Thanksgiving dinner with
Team and staff will assist with
all the trimmings. Please, be sure to RSVP for this early as possible…we have
the checking and replies! This
a full house!! Christmas festivities will right on the heels of Thanksgiving
LifeShare app has many benefits and we hope you plan to join us on Friday, December 7th for our annual
that are more amazing. Please, Tree Trimming Party. This event will begin at 2:00. We will have appetizers
see a Life Enrichment Staff to available. We are looking forward to sharing a joyous and memorable holiday
inquire more information!! season with our residents and family. Always, be sure to check our full month
calendar for many more fun and festive activities and holidays.
Theme Dinner: Beauty and the Beast
November
Highlights
Photo Highlights • Crafting Sock Turkeys:
Friday 11/9
• Thanksgiving Family
Dinner: Sunday 11/11
• “Freezer Fresh”
Taste of Town:
Friday 11/16
• “Little Golden Fox” Outing:
Tuesday 11/27
• Activity Buck Auction:
Thursday 11/29
• Family & Resident
Tree Trimming
Friday 11/30
Do not forget about our
social media websites-
Twitter: @ thorntonterracehc
and on Facebook: Thornton
Terrace Health Campus be sure
to click that follow button and
the bell for notifications!
This is just to name a few; there
are more wonderful activities
and outings. Be sure to refer
to calendar for times. You are
always welcome to join us for any
outings and help with activities.
Just see a Life Enrichment Staff
and we will make it happen!
‘Fun and Games’ ...continued from cover
(or often in the head of someone November is the perfect time to
present)! Many families also have get involved. Ask a member of
their own card games that they our campus team how you
pass from generation to generation can play a part in our activities,
188 Thornton Road
– if you remember a game you or bring your favorite game
Hanover, IN 47243 enjoyed from your childhood, (or deck of cards) to our
Phone: 812.866.8396 share it with your family and campus and invite our residents
Fax: 812.866.9936 friends, or stop by our campus to play. It’s the perfect way to
www.thorntonterracehc.com
and teach it to our residents. keep your mind sharp, make
We’re always looking for people new friends, and brighten
A Trilogy Senior Living Community
to join in on the fun happening someone’s day – what wonderful
A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of Thornton Terrace Health Campus at our campus every day, and things to be thankful for!
Jill Smedley
Executive Director
Sonya Watson
Life Enrichment Director
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We strive to provide the best
customer service and quality
care for our residents. Our
Department Leaders are here to
solve any concerns you may have.
In the event that you need further
assistance with any unresolved
concerns, we encourage you to
call the Divisional Vice President or
our Compliance Line. Andra Bladen,
Divisional Vice President: Andra.
Bladen@trilogyhs.com Compliance
Hotline: 800-908-8618, ext. 2800;
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