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Program Ponderings
August Activity Coordinator—Dezso Bartha
2021 The “dog days” of summer are Our first Pies with Guys in over a
here, with arguably the nicest year was a great success! This is the
month for weather in Minnesota! first time that we have had this
The phrase “dog days,” meaning group since Covid restrictions, and
the hot and sultry phase of sum- we are happily continuing this
mer, was historically the period monthly event. Ladies, you haven’t
following the rising of the star sys- been forgotten, our Gorgeous
tem Sirius, which the ancient Grandma’s group, will continue for
Greeks associated with heat, the Village Shores ladies!
drought, sudden thunderstorms, Resident excursions are also now in
mad dogs, and plain old bad luck. full swing. With the Stillwater trip un-
Nothing could be less true, der our belts, we will be taking a day
though, in Minnesota! Severe trip to the Mall of America on August
weather normally winds down this 9 and our first return to a museum in
month, as temperatures decline over a year with a visit to the Minne-
into the 70s. Sunshine is abun- apolis Institute of Art (MIA) on Au-
dant, and lakes are reaching their gust 20. At the end of August and
peak temperature, so if you are into September we are happy to an-
thinking of taking a dip, this is the nounce bus rides to the Minnesota
month to do it! The days are State Fair! As the fall approaches, we
shortening, however, and fall is will certainly have opportunities to
fast approaching. We will lose two expand our cultural ventures as Min-
to three minutes of daylight each nesota culture returns with the open-
day. With an average of four ing of the Minnesota Orchestra, the
months of rain, however, this is a St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the
great month for gardeners. Guthrie Theater in the fall.
Minnesota garden tomatoes are
ripening, while our common rag- Music here at home continues with
Summit Music concerts throughout
weed begin shedding pollen into
the air carried by the wind, unfor- the month, as well as the outstand-
tunate for those with allergies! If ing jazz trio of Age Ain’t Nothin’ but a
the evenings find you enjoying the Number appearing for out August
outside weather, listen for the en- birthday celebration. I will continue
chanting night sound of snowy to perform popular and singalong
crickets with their “chee, chee, concerts favorites in the Bistro as
chee,…” chirp at night. Mean- well as expanding to Volume 2 of my
while, look for house wrens, blue singalong songbook for those that
jays, Baltimore orioles, American have been joining me on Mondays for
robins, black-capped chickadees, Sing and Stretch. Expect to find Ben-
and gray catbirds around bird- net popping in with guitar and voice
with me in the Bistro concerts as
baths. Gazing into the night sky,
well!
the planets Saturn and Jupiter can
be clearly seen this month. Brad continues to provide us with up-
dates on his progress as he moves
At Village Shores, we are happy to from treatment to recovery. He real-
announce the return of Sunday ly appreciates all the cards and good
church service transportation. wishes, as we keep him in our hearts
Bernie and Amy will be shuttling and prayers. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy
residents on Sunday mornings to
the good weather and
St. Peters, Mount Olivet Lutheran
Church and Our Lady of Peace the return of the excit-
Catholic Church. Times will be ing events that come
posted, but our shuttle service is with reopening our
first come, first serve, so please doors to the outside
plan accordingly. world!
-Dezso
Building Highlights August Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THESE
Bus Shuttle
We have some very fun trips planned for you RESIDENTS AND STAFF
this month, this includes the Mall of America, 2 Norma Leary (818)
the Minneapolis Art Institute, and the State
Fair. None of these trips have a fee, but we 2 Nola Roberts – Staff – VS
will have a sign-up sheet at the table to
choose your ride time. Please note that there 2 Peggy Roberts-Staff-Lifesprk
will be no facilitators for these activities!
Please see Megan or Dezso for any questions! 4 Eve Morgan – Staff – VS
Mike Henry
Mike Henry is back for the second time, this 7 John Moberg (820)
time he will be focusing on “Moments to Re-
member; Part 1” with so much success last 8 Norma Cudd (605)
month make sure you come to see him!
9 Dale Blomsness (908)
Picture Board
We love how much you all enjoy looking at 12 Elaine Taylor (611)
the pictures downstairs in the 1st floor
lounge! We do ask that you please leave all 14 Eleanore Baack (807)
the pictures up so that everyone can enjoy 16 Cheryl Keynes (224)
them. If there is a picture that you want
please talk to Megan, in the Club, about tak- 19 Ron Wilson (206A)
ing it. Otherwise all pictures are given to resi-
dents at the end of the month, when new 20 Pat Wilson (206A)
ones are put up. Thank you!
We love pets at Village Shores! 20 Carol Jensen – (821)
If you have a cat (or two) or dog, please let 20 Lakshmi Sitaramiah (228)
us know! Leave your name and room # in Su-
san’s office, along with your cat(s) or dogs’ 23 Jean Olson (802)
name and pick up a treat for your fur baby.
We will have a pet sitter coming in during the 24 Bev Nowling (1016B)
Month of August, stay tuned for the date!
We’ll also be having a Blessing of the Animals 25 Joyce Peterson (721)
in October. Stay tuned for more info!
Email 25 Nancy Ellison (515A)
We are planning on adding email addresses to
the directory based on the internet survey 26 Russ Brandt (608)
that residents responded to in May. If you DO
NOT wish to wish to share your email, please
contact Dezso Bartha at 612-746-4702 or via
27 Linda Greene - Beauty Salon
email at activitycoordina-
tor@villageshores.com no later than August 30 Shukri Mohamed – Staff – LifeSprk
15th. If you DO have an email address and did
not submit it in the May survey, please notify 31 Stephen Regan (410)
Dezso to be included.
Happy Birthday!
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Executive Director News Silver Advantage
Rick Meyer—Executive Director
As you all know, August 1 is the deadline for achieving the
Silver Crest is committed to creating
licensure of our assisted living program. You have heard about
senior communities of excellence
that in letters and lease meetings. The most significant im-
through vibrant and engaging life-
pact on you has been the new leases and the new meal plan
styles of wellness, independence, dig-
options. We have strived to keep pricing the same unless there
is a change in health conditions requiring more care from the nity, and care. We want input from
nursing staff. Included in the new regulations will be the estab- you about how we are doing at
lishment of a family council and a resident council. If you achieving our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. goals.
know of a family member who would enjoy participating on Please visit our Silver Advantage
the family council, please provide their name and contact infor- Board on 1st floor and fill out a slip
mation to me. If you are interested in being on the resident for our hardworking staff. This is an
council, please let me know. Both are led by those other than incentive for them to be recognized by
staff and the council members will choose whether to include management. Here are a few kudos
staff or not. There will be guidelines and structure so that the that were posted recently:
meetings can run smoothly and efficiently. I know many of you
are leaders and have had extensive experience on committees
or work groups and I personally would enjoy the stimulating
interaction such a group could provide.
Most of my time these past six weeks has been spent interview-
ing and hiring replacement staff for our new nursing depart-
ment. Lifesprk has been our contracted nursing service for the
past 11 years and has decided to end their contract effec-
tive August 1st. As of this writing, we have 21 new employees
with at least 6 more to follow to have a full staff on each of
three shifts. Fortunately, we have been able to retain some of
the great Lifesprk staff. There will be about two weeks of over-
lap for most of our new staff to job shadow the Lifesprk staff
and get to know our residents in Memory Care and Assisted
Living. Please be assured that each new care staff member has
been screened carefully to ensure they have the right attitude
and heart for serving others. Most are certified nursing assis-
tants and many have considerable experience in senior care.
A huge thank you to each of you for working quickly on your
new leases. We had such a brief time frame to produce the
lease paperwork and complete the signatures that Pam, Monica,
and Reception worked many long hours throughout July to
meet the deadlines. There were several minor mistakes we not-
ed in the lease such as the mention of other SilverCrest Com-
munities, the 96/98 charge for the 8 meal plan, and a few more.
These will be corrected for the future as soon as possible.
Thank you also for your patience and understanding with all of
these changes.
We have some wonderful improvements coming to you this
month, which Larry will talk about in his section. There have
been some improvements made to the Efficiency Apartments
which are a great option for someone who wants to size down,
enjoy a reduced rent price, while still greatly benefiting from
all of the wonderful amenities at VillageShores.
Lastly, a big Shout Out to Dezso, Ben-
net, and Megan as they cover for Brad
Ray in his absence, who we greatly
hope to have back here and entertaining
us again, shortly.
Sincerely
Rick Meyer, Executive Director
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Reflections
Hala Randall– Director of Reflections
Grief and Loss as Alzheimer's Progresses
An article from the Alzheimer’s Association
It's normal to feel loss when you care about someone who has Alzheimer's disease. It's also normal to feel
guilty, abandoned and angry.
Alzheimer's gradually takes away the person you know and love. As this happens, you will mourn him or her
and may experience the different phases of grieving: denial, anger, guilt, sadness and acceptance. The stages
of grief don't happen neatly in order. You may move in and out of different stages as time goes on.
Ways to cope with grief and loss
• Face your feelings. Think about all of your feelings positive and negative. Let yourself be as sad as you
want and accept feelings of guilt because they are normal. Work through your anger and frustration. These
are healthy emotions. Know that it is common to feel conflicting emotions. It is okay to feel love and anger
at the same time.
• Prepare to experience feelings of loss more than once. As dementia progresses, it is common to go
through feelings of grief and loss again. Accept and acknowledge your feelings. They are a normal part of
the grieving process.
• Claim the grieving process as your own. No two people experience grief the same way. Grief hits dif-
ferent people at different times; some people need more time to grieve than others. Your experience will de-
pend on the severity and duration of the person's illness, on your own history of loss and on the nature of
your relationship with the person who has Alzheimer's.
• Talk with someone. Talk with someone you trust about your grief, guilt, and anger. If you decide to
meet with a therapist who specializes in grief counseling, interview several so you can choose one you are
comfortable with.
• Combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. Caregivers often give up enjoyable activities and compan-
ionship. Make a lunch or movie date with friends. Taking a break may help you relieve stress and grief and
strengthen your support network. Stay involved in activities that you enjoy.
Join a support group. When you talk with other caregivers, share your emotions. Cry and laugh together.
Do not limit conversations to caregiving tips. Alzheimer's Association support groups take place all across
the country. If you prefer online support, join ALZConnected, our online caregiver community with message
boards.
• Know that some people may not understand your grief. Most people think grief happens when some-
one dies. They may not know that it is possible to grieve deeply for someone who has a progressive cognitive
illness.
• Accept yourself. Think about what you expect from yourself. Is it realistic? Learn to accept the things
that are beyond your control. Make responsible decisions about the things you can
control.
Take care of yourself. The best thing you can do for the person you are caring for is
to stay healthy. This includes taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional
well-being. Create balance in your life. Do things that bring joy and comfort and give
yourself time to rest. Ask for help when you need it and accept the help that is of-
fered.
-Hala
Page 4
Maintenance The Club News
Larry Webb– Director of Environmental Services Bennet Woltjer - Director of Wellness
MAINTENANCE Wellness Topic of the Month: As we age it
is more and more important to make sure
UPDATE that we are keeping our immune systems
healthy to fight off infections. While
Happy August! We you don’t need all of the same immuniza-
have some exciting
and sad news, Mat-
tions as you did when you were a child,
thew decided to move getting the flu shot and other things along
out of maintenance this line are still very important. Come on
and move to the din-
ing room. We are down to The Club to learn more and always
very excited for him and everything that he please feel free to reach out and talk to Me-
can bring to the building through dining. With gan or Bennet.
this we will be looking for someone to fill his
position. Until then, Juan and I are working
very diligently, to keep up with all of the build- We would also like to express our gratitude
ing repairs and helping you with whatever you to each of you. It is because of you Villagers
made need.
We made many improvements this month that make our work so fulfilling and worth-
with the biggest one of all being a new boiler. while. Thank you for coming to classes and
You will notice a big difference this winter, The Club to better your wellness. Thank you
when it becomes easier to heat your apart-
ment. for being such great and pleasing individu-
During the month of August we will be bring- als. We appreciate each and everyone of
ing some more improvements to the building.
New control panels and buttons will be in-
you.
stalled in the old elevators, to prevent them
from sticking, and not allowing the elevators Like always, if you ever have any suggestions
to move. We greatly appreciate your patience or ideas on the services we offer in the
with this. Included in the new leases is that we
will have a computer for everyone to use in the Wellness Department (type of classes, etc.),
building. If you have any suggestions for a type we are open ears. We are here for you and
of computer you would like to see, please
reach out to Megan or Bennet about this. Last-
always strive for improve-
ly, we have completed kitchenettes in four ment to better serve you!
more Efficiency Apartments.
As always please call the number below for any -To the Wellness in your Vil-
workorders that need to be placed. lage,
Thank you,
Larry Megan & Bennet
Work Orders
Club Hours
Please Call Reception Desk
Mon—Fri 8:00—4:30
Our Team Will Fix It For You
612-861-1186 SATURDAYS!
8:00-4:00
Page 5
Health & Wellness Food For Thought
Campus Director of Life Care - Sarah McCauley Keith Karg - Director of Dining Services
Hello everyone we have some great news this month,
Managing Distractions Matthew will be join us in the dining room as our new
As we age, things that we used to be able to ignore, start Dining Room Supervisor. We are very excited to have
to become distracting. Maybe you were able to ignore him on the team when he gets back from his leave. He
music in the background while you had a conversation, has some wonderful experience that he can bring to the
or a group of people walking past didn’t pull your atten- kitchen, along with already knowing most of you, it will
tion away from the task you were working on. Lot’s of be a wonderful transition.
changes happen as age, so while this can be frustrating it We enjoyed celebrating all of you with our Prime Rib
is normal. Here are some tips to help limit distractions Dinner this past month and can’t wait to bring you more
around you. fun foods and experiences. For National Night Out we
1. Get organized and make a plan: Establish a schedule will be celebrating with brats, hamburgers, potato salad,
and then do your best to stick to it. Hardly a ground- and baked beans. As the Minnesota State Fair approach-
breaking concept, but creating task lists and deadlines is es, we will be bringing you some fun fair foods here to
the first step toward staying productive when distrac- VillageShores!
tions abound. If you are interested in sharing your opinion on food,
2. Eliminate or manage distractions: Managing your dis- dining, and bringing some wonderful suggestions to the
tractions starts with acknowledging that they exist and table, please call to join the Food Committee on August
making a list of your distractions and thinking about 10th at 10am in the dining room. This is lead by myself
how to minimize their impact. Eliminating some may be and I always love to hear what we have done well, what
as simple as turning off excess noise, or creating a space we can improve on, and what you would like to see.
away from noise. Lastly, I again want to express my appreciation with
3. Establish boundaries: if there are times when you are your patience on the Bistro being closed once in awhile.
better able to take time to talk with someone, let them We are having a few staffing issues that we are looking
know and schedule around the times of day that are not to get filled as soon as possible. We know that you love
best for you. the environment and the food in the Bistro and we will
try to keep it open as much as possible. Again, thank
4. Stay focused on your health: focus on yourself, if this you so very much for your patience and we hope to have
means setting a time during the day to take a walk, take this resolved as soon as possible.
a nap, or turn the TV off and do something different.
Schedule you time in every day. -Keith
5. Remember, not everything is urgent: figure out what CALL THIS NUMBER
FOR MEAL
is most important to you. We have a lot of stuff coming
back to VillageShores and while you may want to take it RESERVATIONS
all in, make sure you are giving yourself time to enjoy 612-746-4713
the events and activities.
6. Set priorities: going back to what I mentioned above.
If there are five different events in a day, but you know Marketing
you can only make three of them, choose you top three
and go to those, you will enjoy them so much more Fishing for Google Reviews by August 31st! We are
knowing you won’t be exhausted and worried about get- looking to get updated Google Reviews and need your
ting to the next event. help please! Please share with your family/caregivers
7. Be kind to yourself and others: sometimes with so etc and visit www.google.com/villageshores by August
much going on in the room we become overstimulated 31st to leave your feedback. Or, if you have a smart
and have trouble expressing this, if you start to feel this phone, hover over the Q code and it will bring up the
way head out and come back at a later time, everyone
will understand and will thank you for respecting them google site on your phone!
and yourself. We’ll have a drawing for Bistro Bucks
on September 1st for anyone who
Distractions are everywhere, but they can become easy
submits a review by then.
to manage if you plan for them, understand them, and
listen to your body. Thanks so much for publicly sharing
what you like best about Village
-Sarah McCauley
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Dezso’s Musical Moments Salon News “The Shores” Hair Salon
Dezso Bartha—Activities Coordinator Lani McConnell - Owner 612-746-4708
Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E flat major, KV 543 Got hair?
The Symphony No. 39 is the first of a set of three sympho- Over the decades, our hair, like our skin, suffers a sea-of-
nies that Mozart composed in rapid succession during the change. As your hormones fluctuate and eventually dis-
summer of 1788. No. 40 was completed on July 25, and appear, everything from your hair’s thickness to its mois-
No. 41 on August 10. These three symphonies are among ture levels can vary. Your hair may become much thin-
ner, lighter and turn grey, because your hair follicles pro-
the most beloved in classical music, and are Mozart’s
duce less melanin. Most people experience some hair loss
most developed, although the No. 38 “Prague” symphony as they grow older and the rate of hair growth slows as
may be grouped in majesty with these compositions. well. Your scalp may become visible, but hopefully your
Scholar Nikolaus Harnoncourt actually argues that these eyesight will have deteriorated, so you don’t notice. So
three symphonies (39-41) may have been composed as a how do you keep your locks looking thick and healthy as
unified work! This theory may have substance, in that the you age?
Symphony No. 39 has a grand introduction in the manner Use a good quality shampoo that is formulated for aging
of an overture, but no coda, and could theoretically have hair or permed/styled hair. If the shampoo is good, you
been connected to Nos. 40 and 41, although such a propo- only need to use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Too much shampoo
can make your hair dry and frizzy, also use a good condi-
sition is quite radical. tioner. There are many styling products on the market to
It is impossible to determine the date that the symphony promote a fuller, thicker appearance, try different brands
was premiered, or even the dates of the famous nos. 40 to find the one that works best for your hair. Thinning
and 41, despite the popularity that these works possess in hair is often finer and therefore weaker, so it is important
the modern era. While these works are in the constant to take extra care when styling so as not to snap strands.
Choose a brush that is cushioned at the base with round-
repertoire of symphony halls around the world, they ed, plastic prongs.
seemed to have been ignored during Mozart’s time. Nev-
ertheless, very soon after Mozart’s death, they ascended When you hit your 60’s and as you move into your 70’s
oil (sebum) secretion diminishes. This can make the hair
to their current state of popularity. As an eyewitness dry and brittle and is the most likely time for thinning
wrote of the first recorded performance of this work in hair and hair loss to surface. Go to your doctor and have
1792, the year after Mozart’s death: your hemoglobin levels checked. These tend to decrease
“The opening is so majestic that it so surprised during this time of life, and lowered iron levels can affect
even the coldest, most insensitive listener and non-expert, hair growth and diameter. As many as 60 percent of
women over age 70 are affected by loss to a greater or
that even if he wanted to chat, it prevented him from be-
lesser extent. Your head has more than 100,000 hairs;
ing inattentive, and thus, so to speak, put him in a position every day you lose 50 to 200. They are replaced by new
to become all ears. It then becomes [so] fiery, full, ineffa- hairs, but the replacement slows and even stops as we
bly grand and rich in ideas, with striking variety in almost age. Hair loss that accompanies aging is not usual-
all obbligato parts, that it is nearly impossible to follow so ly reversable, proper hair care may help slow the process.
rapidly with ear and feeling, and one is nearly paralyzed. A daily brushing really does stimulate the circulation in
the scalp and gives your hair an instant polish! Use an
This actual paralysis became visible in various connois- brush with natural or nylon bristles. Neither can hurt,
seurs and friends of music, and some admitted that they and they will help.
would never have been able to think or imagine they
would hear something like this performed so splendidly in - Lani
Hamburg.”
No lover of the orchestra would be complete without a
copy of this work in their collection. The 1995 perfor- HOURS OF
mance by the Berlin Philharmonic under Karl Böhm is par-
OPERATION
ticularly recommend-
Monday - Friday
ed.
8:00 - 5:00
-Dezso
Walk-in or
By appointment
612-746-4708
Page 7
Things You Should Know
• We have a free shuttle for medical appointments, grocery
shopping, banking, restaurants, and casinos. Talk to Brad
6501 Woodlake Dr. if you have more ideas.
Richfield, MN 55423
• The meal charges that appear on your monthly invoice
can be confusing. The date that appears next to your
To follow and learn more use the meal charges is the date that the charges were posted,
links below! NOT the date when you ate the meal. That date of
Facebook Link: posting includes all meal charges incurred over 30 days.
https://www.facebook.com/villages
hores
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/villages
hores/
If you would like to refer a friend to Village
YouTube Link: Shores, please contact Judy Koznick at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ 612-861-1186 and/or Susan Albrecht at
UCBmM1v_IscYZf3WD2xdRTbA/
612-746-4706.
www.villageshoresseniorcommunity.com
All Village Shores Staff members are available by calling reception at 612-861-1186.
Executive Director - Rick Meyer 612.746.4703 rmeyer@villageshores.com
Administrative Services Manager - Pam Propper 612.861.1186 ppropper@villageshores.com
Director of Marketing - Judy Koznick 612.746.4711 jkoznick@villageshores.com
Director of Programs - Brad Ray 612.746.4705 bray@villageshores.com
Director of Dining Services - Keith Karg 612.746.4710 kkarg@villageshores.com
Director of Maintenance- Larry Webb 612.746.4701 maintenance@villageshores.com
Director of Wellness - Bennet Woltjer 612.746.4712 bwoltjer@villageshores.com
Director of Resident Services - Monica Whitson 612.746.4707 mwhitson@villageshores.com
Director of Reflections - Hala Randall 612.746.4714 hrandall@villageshores.com
Housekeeping Supervisor - Eve Morgan 612.746.4701 villagehousekeeping@villageshores.com
Associate Marketing Director— Susan Albrecht 612.746.4706 salbrecht@villageshores.com
Housekeepers - Marge Chism, Latasha Gardner
Bus Drivers - Vic Larson, Amy Miller, Bernie Haas 612.803.6718
Lead Receptionist - Nola Roberts—612.861.1186 reception@villageshores.com
Receptionists - Pat Coy, Pego Dailey, Barb Moltumyr, Jane Long, Analisa Hillman
Maintenance Techs - Juan Nicolas Noyola
Activity Coordinator - Dezso Bartha activitycoordinator@villageshores.com
Reflections Coordinator - Glenn Kennedy
Wellness Coordinator - Megan VanDerBeek theclub@villageshores.com
Chefs - Elle Aldrich-Goldstein, Henry Lange, Phil
Dining Room Supervisor - Matthew Fahrendorff
Dining Room Wait Staff - Lillian Hatley, Winny Amenya, Mary Stratton,
Sherry Partlow, Cheryl Partlow, Ben Bury, Edube Jideonwo, Tommy Law-
less, Ennaoj Reed, Reshmi Khublall, Nathan Berger, Vogeeta Ramnandon,
Tom Hamel, Evan Knofczynski
Dishwashers - Gemma Guthrie
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