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August 2016

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The Carlton Times

Sara L Warber of the University of Michigan has studied the benefits humans experience when they get outin nature.

Physical: People tend to be more active when out and about, Warber says. When people repeatedly go out forwalks or just enjoy the outside, they tend to move more, conferring benefits on the immune and endocrinesystems. Blood pressure can also improve.

Mental: Thinking improves when people experience nature. They begin to have a sense of well-being, lessstress, and less depression. They might also recover more quickly from stress. Group walks are especiallyhelpful.

Emotional: People in parks , camp settings, or group activity, like bird watching, experience more positiveemotions.

Spiritual: Spending time in nature gives adults a sense of transcendence, serenity and tranquility.

Writer Michael Grothaus tried his own experiment to discover if his city spirit could be calmed by parks.Turned out it was. He wrote in Fast Company that after dedicating no less than one hour in nature, heimmediately felt less stressed. It was as if the parks acted like a cocoon, sheltering him from city noises andhis own racing thoughts.

After two weeks, he found her overall mood improved.

By the third week, he felt more creative.

On the fourth week, he was surprised and excited to realize his memory improved and he no longer neededto write out a list of tasks.

Warber said everyone could benefit from an hour of nature immersion each day.

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Humans Get Lift FromNature

"I figure, if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one."

Calamity Jane, the self-styled heroine and cowgirl of the Wild West, said that in her sensational1890 autobiography, "Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane, By Herself." It was a pamphlet-sizestory she dictated to a printer, but eager fans paid several pennies to re-live her tales of the West.

She was born Martha Jane Canary, the oldest of six children. Her father was an inveterate gambler,and her mother was a part-time prostitute. By the time she was 12, both her parents were dead, andshe had to support her siblings.

She grew up fast. She earned money as a cook, dishwasher, dance-hall girl, and even a prostitute.Along the way, she took on a male persona. She chewed and spat tobacco, guzzled booze, cussed andbragged about her exploits with equal audacity. She was a crack shot and a fearless rider, shootingfrom the saddle like a cowboy.

Part of many Indian and Calvary conflicts, she claimed her heroics earned her the nickname Calamity.

She met Wild Bill Hickok on a wagon-train from Wyoming to Deadwood, S. Dakota. Some say theywere romantically involved. When Hickok was murdered August 2, 1876, while playing poker,Calamity was devastated.

For the next 25 years, she traveled from state to state. Still a sharp-shooter, she joined Buffalo Bill'sWild West Show. Her insatiable thirst for whiskey got her fired.

She returned to the Black Hills but soon discovered the Old West had moved on.

Calamity Jane died in a motel room not far from Deadwood on August 1, 1903. Her dying requestwas to make her death date August 2 and to bury her next to Wild Bill Hickok.

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Beverly & Loren “Bud” Prohaska

where his business was located - Beverly Boulevard, near Beverly Hills! Bud was born to his father, Lorenzo, and mother, Marvel. He and Beverly attended the same grammarschool in Eagle Rock, and the same Baptist church while growing up. Their mothers were singers in thechurch, and also worked together in school functions, such as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Beverly(whose maiden name was Smith) laughingly recalls from grammar school, that when thinking about Bud’s lastname of Prohaska, “If I had a name like that, I’d die!” Though they were acquainted throughout school, they never dated, and at only 17 years of age, Budenlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1944 as a Seaman, First Class, though the war effort ended fairlysoon thereafter. Returning to the Los Angeles area, Bud followed his family’s history of firefighting by joiningthe City of Arcadia Fire Department in 1947. Upon reaching the age of 21, he was qualified to hire on with theLos Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), as a rookie probationary firefighter. Quickly moving through the ranks,he was promoted to Captain in 1958 as an adjutant to the fire chief. He then made Captain II, and finallyBattalion Chief, a position at Headquarters, and a pinnacle in the fire service. Among the service calls Budresponded to were the Bel Air Fire of 1961 that destroyed 484 homes, and the Watt Riots of 1965, whichdemanded extensive firefighting efforts. Bud served for 30 years in the fire service, retiring in 1977. Beverly recalls her reacquainting with Bud when he offered her a ride in his 1951 chartreuse-coloredconvertible, when her other carpool plans had fallen through. One of their first dates was water skiing together,a hobby they kept up for many years afterward! They were married in 1951, and had two children, daughterLori, and their late son, Roger. Beverly began working in a podiatrist’s office, and subsequently moved toworking for a dentist. She then managed a medical office for three family practice doctors, a position sheenjoyed immensely, before becoming an LA field representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield. She wasresponsible for contacting 2,200 physicians in her region to help guide them through the process ofcompensation for Medical and Medicare, right about the time that personal computers were coming on thescene. During this time, she also taught adult education courses in the evenings, after receiving her provisionalteaching certificate. Beverly’s final position before retiring was Director of Office Management for an HMO. Beverly fondly recalls the traveling they enjoyed, including a memorable trip to Mazatlan, Mexico,where Bud contracted typhoid, in which the illness eventually caused him to lose 40 pounds. Determined notto miss the USC Rose Bowl football game, he kept steadfastly driving all the way from Mazatlan toPasadena- over 1,200 miles- despite his severe sickness! Beverly and Bud have lived in several areas in California, including Palm Springs, Penryn, RanchoMurietta, and Roseville, where they lived 20 years before relocating to Davis to be closer to their family,which includes their daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. They now also have twogreat-grandchildren, whom live in Mexico. They thoroughly enjoy their life at Carlton, and always try to look at the positives. “Living here is anadventure!” says Beverly. The staff, they say, makes life especially easier and fun. The both of them enjoywatching sports on television, including golf, which they played for years. Bev is a Bingo and Wii Bowlingcontender, and Bud enjoys the Live 2B Healthy exercise programs. They love listening to Big Band music, butBev admits, “neither one of us can dance!” “We’re very fortunate, and very blessed. The most important thing in life has been family.”

Beverly and Loren “Bud” Prohaska were born in DesMoines, Iowa, and Los Angeles, California, respectively.Beverly was born to parents Hilda and Franklin, and had onesibling, a brother. When she was six months old, her familymoved to the Los Angeles subdivision of Eagle Rock, whereher father had just opened a marble and tile company. She wasnamed for one of the main thoroughfares through the city

Kyle FredricksonExecutive Director

Carina KutternigAssociate Director

Andrew MoretChef

Sergio GomezPlant Operations Manager

Jessica BeckDirector of Resident Services

Sarah ConnorDining Room Manager

Eric DeMuthResident Liaison

Lindsey FeifertMemory Care Manager

Emily BlantonPersonal Care Coordinator

Pamela RoyPersonal Expressions Manager

Davis Director Team

Nominate them for Best of the Best!Carlton Senior Living has started a company-wide competition to

recognize and reward our fabulous staff at all levels - front line to management.Nomination forms are located across from the Front Desk;

please fill out as many as you’d like!

Does your housekeeper always make your bed just right?Are you wowed by your server’s ability to anticipate how you want your coffee?

Did your Resident Liaison make your move-in smooth and easy?Is there an associate with whom you have a special bond?

Please sign up for the bank, shopping, andchurch shuttles at the Carlton Kiosk

at least 48 hours in advance. OURFIXED TRANSPORTATION

SCHEDULEMondays 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM9:30 a.m. Shopping Shuttle1:00 p.m. Bank Shuttle

Sundays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMWe currently provide transportation to St.James Catholic Church, Davis United MethodistChurch, Davis Lutheran Church, and UnitarianUniversalist Church of Davis.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

OUR NEW CONCIERGE SERVICE!

The shuttle begins transportation to doctor appointments at 9:00 a.m. and returns to thecommunity by 5:00 p.m. Transportation for appointments may be scheduled with the front deskin person or by calling (530) 564-7002.

Doctor transportation is for appointments that are in Davis and scheduled 48 hours in advance.Transportation is subject to availability for appointments scheduled less than 48 hours in advance.

Appointments outside of Davis and/or appointments requiring shuttle service outside of the9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. window on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be accomodated if possible but arenot guaranteed. These appointments have a service charge of $13.00 per half hour of driving orwaiting time (one half hour minimum, and $6.50 per quarter hour thereafter, rounding up).

5 Days/Week: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Starting on Monday, August 1st, we are piloting a brand new concierge style transportation servicein which you sign up for our Concierge Driver to drive you where you want to go: errands, visits, etc! This program will develop and change over time, so we welcome your feedback and appreciate yourflexibility and patience as we build it.

The schedule is first come, first served, and you can book slots in advance.

Rides in Davis are free! Outside of Davis, we will charge the standard $13/half hour fee listed above.

The Concierge Driver can act as an escort for residents who need it for the standard $65/hour fee.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 49:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Jumbo Jenga (LR)1:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)1:15 PM ~ Ceramics Class (AR)Please sign up at the Carlton Kiosk.2:30 PM ~ Jeopardy (LR)3:30 PM ~ Games Corner: Scrabble (LR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater (TR)

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST 59:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Target (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)1:00 PM ~ Banking Shuttle (LOB)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR)4:00 PM ~ The Tech Tutor:Using the Computers in the Study (STU)6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR)

First Day of Rio Summer Olympics 20169:30 - 10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk)10:15 AM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR)11:00 AM ~ Olympics Trivia (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR)3:00 PM ~ Men’s Bridge Group (STU)4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)8:00 PM ~ Olympics Opening Ceremony (TR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 69:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR)11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Yahtzee (LR)1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (TR)1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (TR)3:00 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Tuesday Tunesday: Movie Musical (TR)

9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR)10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR)1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR)1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Bruschetta (AR)2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard,featuring 12 String Guitarist, Tom Boyd (CY)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3Watermelon Day

9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Exercise Sampler (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:00 PM ~ Ladies’ Bridge Group (STU)3:15 PM ~ Indoor Chair Yoga (TR)4:15 PM ~ OUTING:Davis Farmers’ Market (LOB)Buy some fresh, local watermelon at the market!6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR)

LOCATION KEY1st Floor: LOB = Lobby, C = Cafè,CY = Courtyard, LR = Living Room

2nd Floor: STU = Study,TR = Theater Room

3rd Floor: AR = Activity Room, GR = Game Room

The Summer Olympics are here!

Stay tuned for a schedule of televised events!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 THURSDAY, AUGUST 119:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR)1:00 PM ~ Nickel BINGO (AR)This week we’ll be using nickels instead of quarters!2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee (TR)3:00 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB)4:00 PM ~ Live! In the Courtyard: Cold Shot (CY)6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Ken Burns’ “The West” (TR)

9:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR)11:00 AM ~ Carlton Olympics, Round 1:Ring Toss (LR)1:00 PM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR)1:30 PM ~ Scrapbooking (AR)2:30 PM ~ Jeopardy (LR)3:30 PM ~ Programming Brainstorm Session (AR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater (TR)

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 FRIDAY, AUGUST 129:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle:Safeway & Rite Aid (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Banking Shuttle (LOB)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:30 PM ~ Origami with Christina (AR)6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB)6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR)

9:30 - 10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Carlton Olympics, Round 2:Balloon Volleyball (LR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR)3:00 PM ~ Men’s Bridge Group (STU)4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents’ Pick (TR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13Book Lovers’ Day

9:30 AM ~ Book Lovers’ Breakfast (STU)Grab a cup of coffee and a croissant while browsingour library’s newest books!10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Uno (LR)1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Around the World (AR)1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (AR)3:00 PM ~ July Book Club Discussion:Abraham Verghese’s “Cutting for Stone” (TR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Tuesday Tunesday: Movie Musical (TR)

9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR)10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR)1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR)1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Mini Manchego Tarts (AR)2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard, featuringLive Acoustic Blues Duo Chicken & Dumpling (CY)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 109:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion Service (TR)10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:00 PM ~ Ladies’ Bridge Group (STU)4:00 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR)

This month’sbook clubselection!

by Christina Baker KlineOrphan Train

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 189:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR)1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR)2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee (TR)3:30 PM ~ Poker Group with Kyle (TR)4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Ken Burns’ “The West” (TR)

9:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM ~ Indoor Chair Yoga (TR)11:00 AM ~ Jumbo Jenga (LR)4:00 PM ~ Afternoon Stroll (LOB)1:15 PM ~ Ceramics Class (AR)Please sign up at the Carlton Kiosk.2:30 PM ~ Jeopardy (LR)3:30 PM ~ Helping Hearts: BBQ Bandana Flags (AR)6:30 PM ~ Thursday Theater (TR)

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 FRIDAY, AUGUST 199:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: CVS & Nugget (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:00 PM ~ OUTING: Davis History Bus Tour withBob Bowen, PR Manager, City of Davis (LOB)3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR)6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB)6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR)

National Photography Day9:30 - 10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk)10:15 AM ~ Tai Chi & Qigong (AR)11:00 AM ~ Build a Pinhole Camera (STU)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Funny Money Bingo (AR)3:00 PM ~ Men’s Bridge Group (STU)4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)5:00 PM ~ Chef Andrew’s Tasting Menu (PDR)Please sign up at the front desk.6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents’ Pick (TR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 SATURDAY, AUGUST 2010:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Carlton Senior Olympics, Round 3:Horseshoes (LR)11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Mancala (LR)1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (AR)1:00 PM ~ OUTING: Carlton Davis vs. SacramentoCookoff: Support Chef Andrew! (LOB)1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (AR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Tuesday Tunesday: Movie Musical (TR)

9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR)10:15 AM ~ Strength Training for Beginners (AR)1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (LR)2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Live! In the Living Room:Prometheus Symphony Orchestra String Trio,featuring Yvette Malamud (LR)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 179:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Exercise Sampler (AR)11:00 AM ~ Outing: Shopping at TJ Maxx (LOB)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:00 - 4:00 PM ~ Friendship Week Craft Event (AR)Sign up at the Front Desk with a partner to makeeither friendship necklaces or decorative woodwork!3:00 PM ~ Ladies’ Bridge Group (STU)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR)

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 THURSDAY, AUGUST 25Senior Citizens’ Day

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Nickel BINGO (AR)2:30 PM ~ Games Corner: Uno (LR)3:30 PM ~ Meet n’ Greet Social (TR)An informal time to get to know new neighbors!4:15 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB)6:30 PM ~ TV Time: Ken Burns’ “The West” (TR)

9:30 AM ~ On This Day in History (LR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR)11:00 AM ~ Finish the Phrase (LR)1:00 PM ~ Indoor Tai Chi & Qigong (AR)2:30 PM ~ TV Time: Ken Burns’ “The West” (TR)4:00 - 7:00 PM ~ Annual Family BBQKick on your boots and put on your hat - it’s time forour Western themed BBQ! There will be food, funand festivities for the whole family.

MONDAY, AUGUST 22 FRIDAY, AUGUST 269:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Trader Joe’s (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)2:00 - 2:30 PM ~ Blood Pressure/Weight Clinic (TR)An associate will assist you to the clinic.3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR)6:00 PM ~ Evening Stroll (LOB)6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR)

Women’s Equality Day9:30 - 10:00 AM ~ Banking Hours (Front Desk)10:00 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Funny Money BINGO (AR)3:00 PM ~ Men’s Bridge Group (STU)4:15 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)6:30 PM ~ Friday Night Flick: Residents’ Pick (TR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 SATURDAY, AUGUST 2710:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)11:00 AM ~ Helping Hearts:Putting Up BBQ Decorations (LR)1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Around the World (AR)1:45 PM ~ Dime BINGO (TR)3:00 PM ~ Carlton Senior OlympicsClosing Ceremony (LR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour (LR)6:30 PM ~ Tuesday Tunesday: Movie Musical (TR)

9:30 AM ~ Hand Massages (LR)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (AR)1:00 PM ~ Stitching Circle (AR)1:30 PM ~ Carlton Cooks: Stuffed Mushrooms (AR)2:30 PM ~ Beanbag Baseball (LR)3:30 PM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)4:00 PM ~ Cocktails in the Courtyard,featuring Lounge Singer Tommy Ventanas (CY)6:30 PM ~ Documentary Night (TR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 249:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:00 AM ~ St. James Communion Service (TR)10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:00 PM ~ Ladies’ Bridge Group (STU)3:15 PM ~ Indoor Chair Yoga (TR)4:00 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR)

St. James

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

2nd Floor Theater Room

SUNDAY, AUGUST 289:00 AM - 1:00 PM ~ Church Shuttle (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Fabulous Fitness (AR)11:00 AM ~ Trivia (LR)1:00 PM ~ Quarter BINGO (AR)2:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee:Lawrence of Arabia, Part I (TR)3:00 PM ~ Iced Coffee & Conversation (LR)4:15 PM ~ Walking Group (LOB)6:30 PM ~ Sunday Matinee, Continued:Lawrence of Arabia, Part II (TR)

MONDAY, AUGUST 299:30 AM ~ Shopping Shuttle: Davis Co-op (LOB)10:15 AM ~ Balance Bar Fitness (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)1:00 PM ~ Banking Shuttle (LOB)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (TR)3:30 PM ~ Coloring for Adults (AR)4:00 PM ~ The Tech Tutor:Using Your Comcast Television and Remote (STU)6:30 PM ~ Movie Monday: New Releases (TR)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 309:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Zumba with Katelynn (LR)11:00 AM ~ Games Corner: Yahtzee (LR)1:00 PM ~ Word Games: Word in a Word (TR)2:00 PM ~ Birthday Party (LR)3:00 PM ~ Prize BINGO (AR)4:00 PM ~ Happy Hour,featuring Ken Kemmerling on the Keys (LR)6:30 PM ~ Carlton Speaker Series: Independence,Safety and Wellness with Debbie Eernissee (TR)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 319:00 AM ~ OUTING: Cache Creek Casino (LOB)9:30 AM ~ Dakim Brain Fitness (STU)10:15 AM ~ Fitness Ball Workout (AR)1:00 PM ~ Live 2 B Healthy Exercise (LR)2:00 PM ~ Wii Bowling (LOB)Meet in the lobby to walk to Memory Care together.3:00 PM ~ Ladies’ Bridge Group (STU)4:00 PM ~ Trivia (LR)6:30 PM ~ Classic Film Series (TR)

WANTED:Your attendance at the 2016

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Please RSVP to the Front Deskby Thursday, August 19th.

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“Words conceived in your heart will be formed by your tongue, and by speaking them out of yourmouth you will release their ability to either create negativity or positive creative energy; these arethe words that will create your life each day.” Unknown

You know how I love to hear about people who have learned to use their minds to improve their livesand overcome obstacles. One of my favorite true stories is about a remarkable man who overcamewhat many of us would consider one of the most debilitating of physical handicaps. I’ve written abouthim before and if you’ve taken part in the weekly Power Groups, you will be familiar with TonyMelendez. Like me, you may have wondered about his present life.

Tony was born in Chino, California, the same town where I grew up, and attended the same church,Our Lady of Guadalupe. I didn’t know him because he is much younger than I. He was born inNicaragua then moved to the U.S. when he was a year old. His father died early on. Tony’s motherhad taken thalidomide, a drug to calm morning sickness, which we now know causes birth defects.Tony was born without arms.

Having no arms didn’t stop Tony from accomplishing his musical dream, however. He started playingthe guitar at the little church in Chino, then his big break came right after he played “Never be theSame” for Pope John Paul II, during his Los Angeles papal visit in 1987. And as many of you mayhave seen the T.V. ceremonies celebrating Pope John Paul’s life which included a rerun of thatmoment, the Pope embraced and kissed Tony on the cheek; he told Tony to

It was clear that the Pope was truly touched by the manwho had turned a handicap into music.

National Television aired it all and that is the way the world first of heard of Tony Melendez, theremarkable guitarist who has no fingers, hands, or arms. However, he was blessed with feet and toes,and it was with those toes that he played the guitar for The Pope. He uses his right foot for pickingand his left foot for the fretting on his 12 string instrument. His musical album debut came inMarch of that year at the age of twenty-six. He specialized in love ballads and gospel. Today Tonyis married, has children and lives in Branson, Mo., where he performs.

Tony is an excellent example of what the empowered living philosophy embraces. The mind is apowerful tool, waiting to carry out our commands. Every day we give our minds the commands thatwill determine what kind of day we will have and what kind of life we will live. Here are a fewguidelines.

1. Check your thoughts the first thing in the morning and be sure they are positive.2. Only allow positive, life giving thoughts to exist in your mind.3. Surround yourself with positive, upbeat people4. Read and watch uplifting, mind developing material5. Be hopeful but take action; don’t sit back and wait for something to happen automatically.6. Develop a love for people, smile and be friendly7. Always go to bed with good thoughts

“A man is literally , his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” –James