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ISSUE 2: FEBRUARY 2021 VOLUME 2
Pillars Press
February:
In This Issue
Message From Activities Team
Wedding Photo Guessing Game
Happy February!
February Art Appreciation Series
Welcome to the Pillars, we hope you are enjoying your
February Birthdays home and this great community of people.
There are a couple of changes and additions to the
Pillars Peace Project
monthly calendar. As we move through the month,
please let the activities team know what feedback you
Writers Group
have. What we've added - a monthly political
discussion group and writers group. What we've
Get-To-Know Your Neighbor
changed - Lara’s weekly music program, Balance and
Stability, TED Talks, Art Appreciation and Meet your
Southeast Seniors Events
Neighbor Social. Please see the monthly and weekly
calendars for the specific dates and times. Starting this
Cooking With Jeremy month, we will have a special social hour and that will
be held on Wednesday, 02/17. In February, we've also
Updates From The Executive Director added a conversation about spoken word poet Amanda
Gorman and a discussion group about the film, Ma
Pillars Photo Gallery Rainey's Black Bottom. We will send out more
information about the details in the weekly calendar.
Thank you for contributing to the University of
Minnesota Physical Therapy partnership and its
success. The students have really enjoyed getting to
know all of you. If you have any feedback for this
partnership, please let me know so I can pass it along.
Thank you,
Erin, Lara & Megan
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Wedding photo guessing game
In honor of Valentine's Day this month we
invite you to play a wedding photo
guessing game! Email your wedding photo
to Megan at meg16433@fairview.org or
stop by the front desk with a physical
copy of your wedding photo. The
reception team will scan it over to Megan
and return your original copy. We will be
featuring the photos on our in-house
channel (1-2) and in the dining room.
Photos will be numbered and whoever
identifies the most number of wedding
photos correctly wins a prize! Please
submit your photos before February 19th.
Guessing submissions will begin on
February 20th and end on the last day of
February!
art appreciation series
Come join us this month on February 1st and
15th for our new art appreciation series! We
will be looking at a local multi-organizational
initiative called "We Are The Story". We will
view the virtual exhibits and interviews with
the curators at the Textile Center.
This exhibition is part of a larger initiative,
"We Are The Story", organized by the Textile
Center and the Women of Color Quilters
Network (WCQN). It was curated by WCQN
founder Carolyn Mazloomi, who conceived
of the project when Minneapolis became an
epicenter for nationwide protests following
the police killing of George Floyd.
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Pillars Peace Project
February Birthdays
February 4 Emily O'Brien
This month's Peace Project will
February 6 Rose Beauchamp
celebrate Vietnam! We are so honored
February 11 Sandra Murphy
to have talented staff and residents to
February 13 Katie Talbert
share their gifts and traditions from
February 14 Carthesia Day
their homeland with us. We will
February 15 Lois Requa-Freeberg
celebrate with our community meal on
February 18 Isabella Moore
February 24th! Details on the meal
February 22 Jackie Moran
coming soon. On March 17th, we will be
February 24 Sigurd Hoppe
celebrating Ireland!
February 26 Karla Leupold
writers Group
If you have an interest in writing or currently
working on a project, please join us on Thursday,
02/18 at 4p. During the first meeting, each
participant will have about 20-25 minutes to share
with the goal of getting to know each other as
writers. Please bring something that inspires you or
a writing project that you are working on. We will
meet twice a month, the March meeting dates are
03/04 and 03/18, 4p in the 7th Floor Club Room. If
you have any questions, please contact Erin at
eerdahl1@fairview.org.
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Get-To-Know Your Neighbors:
Tony Scallon
1. Where are you from?
I am originally from a small farm in Iowa that the
family still owns. I attended Ellsworth Community
College in Iowa and then Mankato State University
and The University of Minnesota, studying the first
History and later Special Education achieving my
Specialist in Education degree in 1994.
3. What are your favorite hobbies?
2. What do you consider one of your greatest
My hobbies include politics. I currently serve on
accomplishments?
the Minnesota DFL Senior Caucus and
I began teaching in 1969 emphasizing Alternative
Minneapolis Area DFL Senior Caucus. I lead the
Education for students with academic problems.
screening committee to review candidates locally
During the past years, I have worked to create
and statewide. My political activity takes up most
programs for alternative education including at
of my time. I also advise groups who are trying to
Sibley High School in Mendota Heights and several
open Charter Schools. My other hobby is family
charter schools programming in vocational
history. I have traced my family back and with
education and alternative programming, distance
the help of my cousin, I have a history of Irish on
learning. While professionally following education,
one side of the family and German on the other.
I worked to create neighborhood activities in the
Seward Community just across the river from the
4. If you could travel anywhere in the world
Pillars. We took on the task of restoring an 1880’s
where would it be?
part of Seward. The city had designated the
I would like to return to Ireland and parts of
neighborhood for total demolition. One of the
Germany where my ancestors came from. I
areas was Milwaukee Avenue, a street off Franklin
specifically would like to spend time in County
Avenue with small homes and small lots. I helped
Foremagh in Northern Ireland and County Cork
lead the fight to restore the Avenue and make it a
in the South. I have visited Ireland once and look
historic site on the National Registry. I then ran for
forward to spending more time there. The other
the Minneapolis City Council to further
side of my family is from Germany in East
neighborhood priorities. I served 14 years before
Friesland near Hamburg.
returning to education. Some of my
accomplishments included helping to restore the
5. If you could have dinner with 3 people who
Minneapolis Riverfront and creating the largest
would they be?
neighborhood locally financed $200 million NRP
I would love to have dinner with my Irish and
program helping to revitalize and re-energize city
German Great Great Grandparents to find out
communities. But my most lasting achievement
why and how they choose to migrate to the
still remains Milwaukee Ave Historic Site and
United States. I would love to have dinner with
Minnesota Transitions Charter School.
the Obama’s to listen to their perspectives on the
United States.
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Lunch Bunch with Southeast Seniors
The Fascinating Life of Hallie Q. Brown
Wednesday, February 10th
1:30-2:30 pm, 7th Floor Club Room
Hallie Q. Brown was an author, educator, and equal rights activist in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. Her legacy continues through the Hallie Q. Brown
Community Center in St. Paul by providing critical human services, promoting
personal growth, and developing community leadership. In honor of Black
History month, we’ll explore the life and work of this amazing leader and her
impact on America. As Executive Director of the Hallie Q. Brown Community
Center, Jonathan Palmer leads a team fulfilling the mission to improve the
quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services,
fostering and promoting personal growth, and developing community
leadership. Active senior programs including the Magnificent Golden Agers and
the Retired Men’s Club. Jonathan also serves on several Civic Boards and
Community Advisory Committees. He has been recognized by the City of Saint
Paul and Ramsey County for his leadership toward the community.
Southeast Lunch Bunch: Winter Sunlight Watercolor
Wednesday, February 17th
12-1:30 pm, 7th Floor Club Room
Whether or not you consider yourself an artist, try your hand at painting a
beautiful winter scene with step-by-step guidance from instructor Megan
Dolezal. We'll focus on painting a winter sunset scene, with sunlight streaming
through the trees. A basic supply package will be provided and delivered to you
prior to our gathering. Megan Dolezal has a BA in studio art and has been
painting in watercolor for over 15 years. Megan enjoys encouraging her students,
getting excited by the progress they make, and then celebrating their
accomplishments some more (painting is very exciting to her). She loves painting
outside and can be found sitting around the parks of Minneapolis.
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Cooking With Jeremy: Chocoflan Ingredients Flan 1 13.4-ounce can La Lechera dulce de leche or 1 1/2 cups prepared dulce de leche 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 pinch kosher salt 5 large eggs Chocolate Cake 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For serving (optional) Dulce de leche, chopped nuts, whipped cream, and/or ground cinnamon Recipe from: https://smittenkitchen.com/2020/07/dulce-de- leche-chocoflan/ 06 PILLARS PRESS | ISSUE 2
Cooking With Jeremy: Chocoflan Directions 1. Heat your oven to 350ºF 2. Make the flan: In a blender, combine the dulce de leche, evaporated milk, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour in the eggs and blend for another 10 seconds until smooth. 3. Make the chocolate cake: Sift the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon directly into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a large bowl for use with an electric handmixer. Mix on the lowest setting until just combined, then add the softened butter and continue mixing on low speed until the mixture resembles wet sand. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed. 4. In a liquid measuring cup, combine the coffee, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract, then slowly pour it into the flour-butter mixture with the mixer running on low. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat the mixture on high for a full minute. 5. Bake chocoflan: Liberally coat a 10-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Add the cake batter, smoothing out the top with an offset spatula or spoon. Carefully ladle in the flan so you disturb the cake batter as little as possible. Transfer the Bundt pan to a roasting pan or baking dish large enough to fit the Bundt pan. Grease a piece of foil and place it greased side down onto the Bundt pan, folding it over the edges to loosely seal it. Transfer to the oven, then pour water into the roasting pan or baking dish to come up 2 to 3 inches. 6. Bake for 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes, checking for doneness after 1 hour 45 minutes, using a skewer inserted into the cake to make sure it’s baked through. There should be little to no crumbs sticking to the skewer when you pull it out. 7. Carefully remove the Bundt pan from the roasting pan and let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge to cool completely, at least a couple of hours. 8. To serve: Once you’re ready to serve, carefully run a knife around any edges that are still sticking, then invert onto a serving platter, gently shaking it up and down if it’s being difficult. If desired, serve with dulce de leche and a sprinkle of chopped nuts or with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 07 PILLARS PRESS | ISSUE 2
Message from Executive Director, Becky It is hard to believe we are entering our second month of the new year. We kicked off January with a thoughtfully and creative New Years' brunch for all to enjoy. The delicious eggs benedict prepared by Chef Jeremy was outstanding, the mimosas looked ever so refreshing and the decorations and novelties were perfect! We are so fortunate to have such caring, creative and energetic staff to help make these events so enjoyable. This month we celebrated our three Activity Professional staff with our Minnesota theme: “10,000 Reasons Why We Love our Activity Staff”. We are so grateful for Erin Erdahl, Lara Hermanson, and Megan Plummer for all the wonderful programming they provide. If you did not get a chance to write a special message on their sign, please stop by the private dining room. It’s not too late. In the month of February we celebrate our talented Culinary Services Team – Chef Jeremy, Chef Erik, Chef Haidee, Dee, Anaf, Lanie, and our newest team member "Jayden" who goes by Jay. We thank everyone who received their COVID vaccinations on January 22. It was a great day and very well attended with 96% of residents and 84% of staff getting the vaccination. Our next vaccination date is set for February 19. We are feeling extremely optimistic and hopeful 2021 is moving in the right direction. While we wait for that second vaccination, we appreciate everyone staying the course and maintaining safe distances, and following our visitor guidelines. It is so nice to see and meet some new faces, as you welcome your visitors into the building. We are still using the sign-up genius to schedule those appointments. All visitors need to stop at the front reception desk and be screened. Show your Pillars Pride by purchasing our new apparel wear available to residents and staff. We will have a display in our main lobby for you to check out the samples we have available. If interested, order your apparel wear by February 15 via rambow.com. Our store code is PILLARSSTORE. On behalf of all the staff at The Pillars thank you for making your home so welcoming and inviting each time we walk through the Pillars doors. We thank you for the many, many positive remarks on truth point surveys and google reviews that you share about the staff who work here. We, as staff, are equally grateful to have such caring, compassionate and fun residents we get to see every day! We are certainly fortunate to call The Pillars of Prospect Park an extraordinary community because of YOU! Becky Bollig Executive Director 08 PILLARS PRESS | ISSUE 2
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