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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

4 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT

9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts (AR) 10:30a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– Los Altos Hills(LOB) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)

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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Ev (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:45p CONCERT– Community Women’s Chorus (LR) 3:15p BINGO Betty (AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE

6 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY w/Anna (LR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE

7 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM

9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTINGWalgreens

4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB

7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)

Trivia Dinner Night!


9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts (AR) 10:30a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 3:30p CONCERT– Gryphon Carolers (LR) 7:00p DRAMATIC MOVIE (LR)

Deadline: December 14 Holiday Drive

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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Betty (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:10p Nondenominational (Christian) Worship Service (AR) 3:00p RESIDENTS MEETING 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE

Happy Birthday, Jean W.!

13 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS Wiek (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 11:45a LUNCH OUTING– Pacific Catch Restaurant (LOB) 2:00p CONCERT– Ian Scarfe (LR)

3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN

4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE (LR)

14 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS

ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Marisela (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION w/Lou (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)5:30p HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRIVE (LOB)


9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts (AR) 10:30a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:00p CONCERT OUTING– California Pops Orchestra 7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE-Miracle on 34th Street (LR)

Happy Birthday, Gunther A.!

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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Betty (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:30p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE- A Christmas Carol (LR)

20 10:00a HISTORY VIDEO– Christmas Unwrapped (Part 1) (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 2:30p SANTA VISIT & STAFF KIDS PARTY (LR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB)

7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE- A Christmas Story (LR)

Happy Birthday, David H.!

21 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Marisela (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)2:00p HOLIDAY VIDEOTabernacle Christmas Concert (Part 1) (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTINGWalgreens 4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)


25 Christmas/Hanukkah 9:30a CHURCH TRANSPORT 9:50a HISTORY VIDEO– The Roosevelts 10:30a CATHOLIC EUCHARISTIC SERVICE (CR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela(LR) 2:10p SCENIC TOUR– Saratoga (LOB) 7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE– It’s a Wonderful Life (LR)

Federal Holiday– No mail delivery.

Happy Birthday, Carol C.!

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9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR) 2:30p BINGO w/Marisela AR) 7:00p NEW RELEASE MOVIE

27 10:00a HISTORY VIDEO– Christmas Unwrapped (Part 2) (AR) 10:00a COMMUNION (in Library) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR) 2:00p RENA’S HANUKKAH PROGRAM (AR) 3:30p RESIDENT STORE OPEN 7:00p DOCUMENTARY MOVIE

28 9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM

9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR)2:00p HOLIDAY VIDEOnacle Christmas Concert (Part 1) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING3:15p MARV’S MUSICAL MEMORIESChristmas Swings! (AR)4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB)7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)

ACTIVITIES LOCATION KEY

LR Living Room LIB Library AR Activity Room FR Fitness Room HR Hobby Room RS Resident Store

CR Card Room

DECEMBER 2016 Page 7

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS

Wiek (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 1:45p CONCERT– Fred McCarty w/ Young at Heart (LR) 3:15p BOOK CLUB (LIB) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (LR)

2 9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION

w/Tina– Romantic & Impressionistic Music (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:30p LIBRARY OUTING (LOB) 2:00p CERAMICS w/Rebecca (HR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)

3 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP

10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR)

11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p GIANT SEQUENCE w/Bob 3:30p BAKING GROUP w/Betty– Peppermint Bark (AR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)

9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM

9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Paulette (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION

3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–

4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)


8 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS (AR)

10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 1:30p WHEELCHAIR/WALKER CLEANING (Sign up at front desk) 2:00p MENU COMMITTEE (HR) 3:15p LITERARY LECTURE w/Darwin Patnode: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (AR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p MOVIE– Oliver! (LR)

Happy Birthday, Millie W.!

9 9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION

w/Tina– Romantic & Impressionistic Music (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p TRIMMING THE CHRISTMAS TREE (LR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)

Deadline: December 18 CA Pops


10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p WHEEL OF FORTUNE w/Bob 3:30p HOLIDAY SING ALONG (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)

Happy Birthday, Helen H.! Happy Birthday, Judith L.!

Deadline: December 13 Lunch Outing

9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS

9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING w/Marisela (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 1:45p HEALTH & RELAXATION

3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING- CVS 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 5:30p HOLIDAY LIGHTS

15 10:00a CURRENT EVENTS

w/Wiek (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR)

2:00pm-4:00pm Annual Resident/Family

Holiday Celebration w/Johnny Fabulous

7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (Lunch: 11:30am-1:00pm)

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9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION w/Tina–Holiday Music (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:30p LIBRARY OUTING (LOB) 2:00p CERAMICS w/Rebecca (HR) 3:15p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB)

7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)


10:00a ART APPRECIATION w/Rolene (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p HOLIDAY JEOPARDY w/Betty (AR) 3:30p DECORATING GINGER-BREAD HOUSES w/Betty (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)

9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM 9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING

11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 2:00p HOLIDAY VIDEO-Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert

3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING–

4:00p INDOOR WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)


22 10:00a HOLIDAY VIDEO– Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Part 1) (AR) 10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 2:15p CONCERT– Frank Cefalu (LR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB)

7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE- Holiday Inn (LR)

Podiatrist Here Today.

23 10:00a HOLIDAY VIDEO– Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Part 2) (AR)

11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p BINGO w/Marisela (AR) 3:30p SHABBAT PROGRAM (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE- White Christmas (LR)

24 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP 9:45a HANUKKAH VIDEO– A Taste of Chanukah (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Marisela (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:00p BAKING w/Marisela– Coconut Macaroons (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p HOLIDAY MOVIE- Christmas in Connecticut (LR)

Hanukkah begins at sundown.

Happy Birthday, Ann M.!

9:00a to 11:00a FITNESS ROOM

9:50a WATERCOLOR PAINTING

11:00a EXERCISE w/Moj (LR) 2:00p HOLIDAY VIDEO-Mormon Taber-nacle Christmas Concert (Part 1) (AR) 3:00p DRUGSTORE OUTING- CVS 3:15p MARV’S MUSICAL MEMORIES– Christmas Swings! (AR) 4:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p BINGO w/Jorge (AR)

29 9:30a BP CLINIC (HR) 10:00a HOLIDAY VIDEO– Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Part 2) (AR)

10:25a AQUATIC FITNESS w/Les 11:00a EXERCISE w/Jorge (LR) 2:00p CONCERT– Tibor & Yelena (LR) 3:30p SHORT WALK (LOB) 7:00p AWARD WINNING MOVIE (LR)

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9:50a MUSIC APPRECIATION VIDEO (AR) 11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 1:30p LIBRARY OUTING (LOB) 2:30p BINGO w/Betty (AR) 3:30p BANK OUTING (LOB) 7:00p ROMANTIC MOVIE (LR)

31 9:30a SHOPPING TRIP 10:00a CRANIUM CRUNCHES w/Betty (AR)

11:00a EXERCISE w/Betty (LR) 1:00p SHORT WALK (LOB) 2:30p NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT & COUNTDOWN w/Nova Jazz (LR) 3:30p SPANISH CLASS (HR) 7:00p CLASSIC MOVIE (LR)

Palo Alto Commons Quality Assisted Living 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Birthdays:

Residents 2

Employees 4,5

Trivia Winners

Tree Trimming 2

Holiday Party 3

Special Videos 4

Gryphon Carolers 5

Countdown to 5

New Year

Calendar 6,7

Holiday Scenic 8

Drive

Christmas Movies 8

Special Programs 9

California Pops 9

Swimming 10

Hanukkah 10

Programs

News 11

Santa Visit 11

Regular/ 12

Special Events

RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE CORDIALLY

INVITED TO OUR

Annual Holiday

Celebration

Thursday, December 15, 2016 2:00pm to 4:00pm

See page 3 for more information!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Vianey U. Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Vianey U.! Vianey

is the Unit Coordinator at the Avant. She has been working at Palo

Alto Commons for 17 1/2 years, first in

Assisted Living and Meadow Wing

until moving to the Avant this year.

“I was not expecting it, but I am

honored with this recognition,” Vianey

says. Born in San Miguel Allende,

Mexico, she has been living in the Bay

Area for over 20 years. Vianey enjoys

reading, watching movies, going out

with friends, and outdoor activities,

such as walking, biking, and camping. She is also happy that, in addi-

tion to her husband and daughter, her siblings all live in the area as well.

“PAC is a great company with the best team of coworkers,” she adds.

“I love most to help residents with all their needs.” Charito Amoranto,

Vianey’s supervisor, describes her as “smart, caring, and always trying

hard to provide the best care and customer service to our residents and

families. She is such a wonderful role model for all staff!”


Happy

Birthday,

Residents!

Millie W.

December 8

Judith L.

December 10

Helen H.

December 10

Jean W.

December 12

Gunther A.

December 18

David H.

December 20

Ann M.

December 24

Carol C.

December 25

TRIM the CHRISTMAS TREE

Come help us trim the Christmas tree! We will provide egg nog, cookies, and

all the holiday cheer needed to ring in Christmas!!!

Friday, December 9 2:00pm

In the Living Room

CONGRATULATIONS to the Manager All-Star Team of

(photo, L-R) Flora, Glenn, and Jana who won the 5th Annual

Residents vs. Managers Trivia Contest in November.

This was the first year that the Managers Team has won,

and it was our closest competition to date! Congrats!!!

Congratulations, Trivia Winners!

THE CURRENTS Pa lo Al to Commons Page 2

SECOND PLACE: (Photo, L-R): Frank B, Millie K, and Jean W.

THIRD PLACE: (Photo, L-R): Len F., Shirley Z, and Walt L.



HOLIDAY

COOKING

GROUPS

Annual Resident & Family

Holiday Celebration Join us two very special

HOLIDAY COOKING

groups this month!

Peppermint Bark Saturday, December 3

3:30pm

Coconut Macaroons Saturday, December 24

2:00pm

Residents and Families are cordially invited to the

Annual Palo Alto Commons Holiday Celebration on Thursday,

December 15, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This annual holiday tradition is

the perfect opportunity for residents, families, and staff members to

celebrate the holiday season together. Join us for delicious food

and great company!!!

Also due to all your very generous contributions, our staff

will join us to receive their Holiday Gift Fund Bonuses during the

party! Since employees are not allowed to accept any forms of gifts

or tips, this tradition has proved to be a way for residents to

appropriately address this sensitive area. Thank you so much to

the Holiday Gift Fund Committee Co-Chairs, residents Bob D. and

Jane W. for helping us to organize this wonderful annual tradition!

Also, we are happy to have one of

our favorite performers, Johnny

Fabulous (photo left), perform at the

party! Johnny is one of the Bay Area’s

finest musicians, and he performs at

many venues in the area. He will be

playing holiday music and creating a fun

& festive ambiance for our party!

Residents are also encouraged to request

their favorite songs, and Johnny will be

glad to perform them!

Please note that, on the party day, we are making an

adjustment to the regular lunch schedule to assure that the dining

room will be available for set-up for the party. All residents will

eat lunch during the early seating (11:30am to 1:00pm) on this

day. Don’t worry, more details to follow! Also, guests are

encouraged to be seated by 2:00pm for the party, as the beginning

portion of the party (beginning promptly at 2:00pm) will consist of

the Gift Fund Bonus presentations. We will also be announcing

the names of staff members who reached their 5-year, 10-year,

15-year, and even 20-year anniversaries at Palo Alto Commons this

year as well as presenting the 2016 Employee of the Year award.

Seating will begin at approximately 1:30pm. Please note that there

is no reserved seating for this event; seating will take place on a first

-come, first-serve basis. Thank you for your cooperation!

Happy Holidays!!! We look forward to celebrating another

holiday season with each of you!

HOLIDAY

SING-ALONG

w/Betty

Saturday

December 10

3:30pm



Special Holiday Videos Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Tuesdays, December 20 and 27, at 10:00am

This enlightening program looks at the origins of the Western

world's most popular Christmas traditions -- from the significance

of December 25th and its relationship to winter solstice to the

enchanting legend of Santa Claus and Prince Albert's 1841

unveiling of the Christmas tree.

~

Mormon Tabernacle Christmas Concert

Wednesdays, December 21 & 28, at 2:00pm

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square,

and Bells on Temple Square join with one of today’s brightest

international singing stars, English tenor Alfie Boe, and

internationally renowned TV personality Tom Brokaw, to

celebrate being home for the holidays. Home for the

Holidays was recorded during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's

2012 Christmas shows in the LDS Conference Center.

~

Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes

Thursday, December 22, and Friday, December 23, at 10:00am

Celebrate the season with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular,

a holiday show like no other. Watch the world-famous

Rockettes as they bring their signature eye-high kicks and

precious choreography to such showstopping numbers as the

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and New York at Christmas.

~

A Taste of Chanukah

Saturday, December 24, at 9:45am

Hosted by Theodore Bikel and led by Artistic Director Hankus

Netsky, the program serves up a festive hour-long concert. The

program features over 150 musicians from the different ensembles

recorded live at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in

Boston. Listeners will delight in humorist Chasia Segal, who

demonstrates how to cook perfect potato latkes.

Come Help Decorate Our GINGERBREAD HOUSES!

Come help us to decorate our

community gingerbread houses to be displayed in our living room!

Saturday, December 17 3:30pm

Happy

Birthday,

Staff!

Louisa H.– FC Nurse

December 7

(** 1 year)

Concepcion O.– AL PCA

December 8

(** 5 years)

Arthur C– AL Nurse

December 12

(** 2 years)

Guillermo B.– Avant

Janitor

December 12

(** 1 year)

Eva Maria S.– PAC

Laundry

December 16

(** 10 years)

Flor D.– AL PCA

December 16

(** 2 years)

Charlemagne P.– MW/FC

December 17

(** 1 year)

Gloria B.—MW/FC PCA

December 18

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Tabernacle_Choir

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Tabernacle_Choir#Christmas_concerts

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LDS_Conference_Center


Special Holiday Concert: Gryphon Carolers


Happy

Birthday,

Staff!

Gloria T.—PAC

Housekeeping

December 18

(**1.5 years)

Rama P.– AL PCA

December 18

(**8 months)

Magda R.– AL PCA

December 19

(** 2 years)

Nenita P. -- MW/FC

Activities

December 22

(** 5 months)

Pui L.—Driver

December 25

(** 6.5 years)

Maria R. — PAC Cook

December 25

(** 14 years)

Lydia M.– MW/FC PCA

December 28

(**10 years)

Marina A.– AL PCA

December 31

(** 1 year)

Join us for a very very special concert by the Bay Area group,

Gryphon Carolers. For over 30 years, the Gryphon Carolers have

enchanted Bay Area audiences with their unique mix of musical

innovation, wit, and pure heart. The Gryphon Carolers invite you to

bask in the warmth of a joyous celebration of peace, love, and

community. You will smile, laugh, and clap along to some of the

most infectious and inspiring holiday music you have ever

experienced! This very special concert will take place on Sunday,

December 11, at 3:30pm, in the living room. Don’t miss it!!!!

COUNTDOWN TO 2017 CELEBRATION

It is truly hard to believe that

2016 is coming to an end, and we will

soon be welcoming the new year!

We have had a wonderful year with

the residents, filled with many fun

memories and a continued sense of

friendship and community. We

genuinely have so much to celebrate!

Join us for our annual

Countdown to the New Year

Celebration! This fun party will

take place on Saturday, December 31,

at 2:30pm, in the living room. We

are also happy that Nova Jazz (left

photo) will be performing during the party. We will don party hats,

blow on noisemakers, toast with sparkling cider, and enjoy one

another’s company as we usher in the new year! Happy New Year

to all the residents and families of Palo Alto Commons!



HOLIDAY

MOVIE

NIGHTS

We’ll be showing some of the most popular Christmas

movies during the week of Christmas! Come enjoy the following holiday movies. Movie Nights take place

at 7:00pm, in the living room.

Miracle on 34th Street Sunday, December 18

A Christmas Carol

Monday, December 19

A Christmas Story Tuesday, December 20

Holiday Inn

Thursday, December 22

White Christmas Friday, December 23

Christmas in Connecticut Saturday, December 24

It’s a Wonderful Life

Sunday, December 25

Also, enjoy the following MOVIE NIGHTS

throughout the month:

Mondays New Release Tuesdays Documentary Thursdays Award Winning Fridays Romance w/Popcorn Saturdays Classic Sundays Drama

HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRIVE Residents are invited on

our special holiday scenic

drive to enjoy the Christmas

Tree Lanes in Palo Alto and

San Carlos. We will be

making this special scenic drive

on Wednesday, December 14, at

5:30pm. Residents attending

this drive should eat dinner

during the early seating on this evening. Due to limited seats,

the deadline to sign up for this special event is Sunday,

December 11 . All sign-up’s after this date will be subject to

availability. Please see Deeann if you have any questions about

this annual tradition!

Holiday Gift Wrap and Labels Did you know that the activities

department makes address labels and

change-of-address postcards for residents?

If you would like some holiday-themed (or

non-holiday) return address labels for your

mailings, see Deeann! She would be happy

to make personalized labels for residents

during the holidays or anytime throughout

the year! This service is free of charge and

done with pleasure! Also, if you have a

holiday gift (Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.)

that you would like wrapped, just ask

anyone in the activity department anytime this month! All gift

wrap and/or wrapping is provided! Have a great holiday season!

Resident Birthday

Party with Anna

Come Celebrate the

December Birthdays!

We’re serving Pepper-

mint Chocolate Cake!

Tuesday

December 6

2:00pm



Concert Outing:

California Pops:

Pops’ Family

Christmas

Special Concerts/Programs Community Women’s Chorus

Monday, December 5, at 1:45pm

The Community Women’s Chorus directed by Karl Schmidt will per-

form a holiday program that will feature inspirational music, Celt-

ic melodies, and holiday favorites, including Ring the Bells, Ha-

nukkah Night, Sleigh Ride, and traditional carols— all sung by a

30-voice strong choir! Believe us, you don’t want to miss this!!!

~

Darwin Patnode (literary lecture)

Thursday, December 8, at 3:15pm

Darwin Patnode will conduct his monthly literary lecture. This

month’s program is entitled, “Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens”.

The first non-comic novel by Dickens, Oliver Twist tells the story of a

foundling who falls in with a gang of petty thieves and has a series

of adventures. This talk will tell things in the life of Dickens that are

reflected in his stories and will tell the five features of his style. In

conjunction, we will show the movie, Oliver!, in the evening.

~

Ian Scarfe (classical piano)

Tuesday, December 13, at 2:00pm

Ian Scarfe will perform a classical piano concert on Tuesday,

December 13, at 2:00pm. Ian is currently a music associate at the San

Francisco Conservatory of Music. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in

Piano Performance from Willamette University and a Master's

Degree and an Artist's Certificate in Chamber Music from the San

Francisco Conservatory of Music. He will perform a unique

program of classical pieces.

~

Frank Cefalu (guitar & vocals)

Thursday, December 22, at 2:15pm

Frank Cefalu, a long time singer and songwriter, has been making

music in the bay area for the last 40 years. He started playing in

several folk bands, which eventually morphed into a western swing

band, Back in the Saddle. Frank has shared the stage with the likes

of the David Grisman Quintet, Doc Watson, Emmy Lou Harris

and the Hot Band, Merle Haggard, BB King, and many others.

~

Marv Emerling (music lecture)

Wednesday, December 28, at 3:15pm

Marv Emerling conducts several musical appreciation programs,

known as Marv’s Musical Memories. This month, Marv will

present a special program, entitled “Christmas Swings!”.

What: The California Pops

Orchestra and Conductor

Kim Venaas welcome you

and your family to our annu-

al Christmas show full of

sleigh bells, musical

memories, toy trumpets and

good cheer, featuring holiday

hits from Broadway, TV,

Hollywood, Tin Pan Alley,

as well as traditional

Christmas favorites and a

carol-sing-along.

When:

Sunday, December 18

Bus will leave Palo Alto

Commons at 2pm. Concert

begins at 3pm. We will

return to Palo Alto Commons

about 5:30pm.

Where:

Flint Center

DeAnza College, Cupertino

Fee:

$44.50/ticket

Deadline:

Deadline to sign up for

this special concert is

Friday, December 9.

Your resident account

will be charged the ticket

price upon sign-up, so

please be committed to at-

tending if you sign up.

SCENIC BUS TOURS

Sundays at 2:10pm Sign up by noon on the

day of the drive.

Sunday, December 4

Los Altos Hills

Sunday, December 25

Saratoga

Please note that there are no

scenic tours on December 11 & 18,

due to concerts or outings on those days.



Jewish

Programs Shabbat Program

Friday, December 23

3:30pm

David Weinstein conducts a

monthly Shabbat for

residents.

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Rena’s Hanukkah

Program

Tuesday, December 27

2:00pm

Rena will conduct her

monthly program in

honor of Hanukkah.

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JCFS Hanukkah Bag

Delivery & Kids Visit

Wednesday, December 28

9:30am

Kids and Parents will visit

with and delivery special

holiday bags to Jewish

residents in this holiday

tradition sponsored by the

Jewish Children & Family

Services in Palo Alto.

Hanukkah begins

at sundown on

December 24.

CONCIERGE PROGRAM This is a friendly reminder to residents about the Palo Alto

Commons Concierge Program!!! Residents may request our

concierge for a variety of different services, such as personal

shopping, mail services, personal organization, reading/writing/

typing, and other services (please inquire). Please ask at the front

desk for a complete list of concierge services offered by Palo Alto

Commons. Please note that your monthly fee includes two

concierge services a month. Additional concierge services are

available at an additional cost and are based on availability.

Concierge services are by-appointment-only. To request a concierge

service or if you have any questions, please visit the front desk.

Swimming at The Avant Did you know that we offer Palo Alto Commons residents

the opportunity to swim and to attend aquatic fitness classes at The

Avant next door?

In order to use the pool at the Avant, residents and their

doctors must sign a Pool Agreement and Consent form. You may

obtain this form from Deeann in the activity department.

Palo Alto Commons residents may only use The Avant pool

during the following scheduled programs. Please see Deeann if you

have any questions about this program.

Scheduled Aquatic Classes:

Mondays & Thursdays at 10:25am

with Les Corzberg

Residents attending these classes should meet at the above

indicated time, and we will attend the classes at The Avant together

as a group.

Committee & Other News


Luncheon

Outing

Pacific Catch West Coast Fish House

Tuesday

December 13

11:45am

Please sign up at front desk by

December 10.

FOOTHILL

COLLEGE

Winter Break

Residents did not have too many issues to bring up to

management in November the residents meeting! It seems that

many residents are quite content and satisfied living in our wonderful

community! As always, Palo Alto Commons has an open– door

policy whenever residents have any issues, concerns, or

recommendations to make their living experience better and/or

happier. The monthly residents meeting is a great opportunity for

residents to give ideas to the management. The December residents

meeting will take place on Monday, December 12, at 3:00pm, in the

dining room.

The December menu committee meeting will take place on

Thursday, December 8, at 2:00pm, in the hobby room. The members of

this committee meet with Sherry monthly to review the dining menus

and plan future menus. Residents have the opportunity to play such

an active part in the menu-planning process here at Palo Alto

Commons, so we encourage each of you to get involved if you would

like to make a difference in your dining experience! See you at the

meeting.

A registered dietician visits Palo Alto Commons on a monthly

basis. The dietician can meet with residents (by request) who have

questions about nutrition or diet. The date/time of the next dietician

visit will be announced soon. Please see Sherry if you are interested

in speaking with the dietician.

Foothill College will

begin its three-week winter break on December 16.

Classes will resume on

January 4, 2017!

Please note the changes

to the activity calendar during this time, and

come enjoy the

alternative programs!

You Better Watch Out…Santa Claus is Coming to Palo Alto Commons!

Have you been naughty or nice?

And, come see our staff’s children visit with Santa and watch them excitedly pick out

gifts from our Gifts Table!

Tuesday, December 20, at 2:30pm


DINNER TRIVIA NIGHTS Wednesdays, December 7 & 21

During Dinner

Regularly Scheduled Activities

Scenic Bus Tours* 2:10pm Sundays— December 4, 25

Drugstore Outing* 3:00pm Wednesdays– December 7, 14, 21, 28

Library Outings* 1:30pm Fridays— December 42, 16, 30

Luncheon Outing 11:45am Tuesday— December 13

Shopping Outings* 9:30am Saturdays– December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Bank Trip* 3:30pm Fridays– December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Wheelchair/Walker Cleaning* 1:30pm Thursday– December 8

PODIATRIST VISIT* TBA Thursday— December 22

Residents' Meeting 3:00pm Monday– December 12

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 9:30am Thursday– December 29

Resident Store Open 3:30pm Tuesdays– December 6, 13, 20, 27

Fitness Room Consult* 9am-11am Wednesdays– December 7, 14, 21, 28

Church Transportation* 9:30am Sundays– December 4, 11, 18, 25

Communion/Eucharist 10:00am Tuesdays– December 6, 13, 20, 27

Dietician Visit* See Sherry TBA

Ceramics Class w/Rebecca 2:00pm Fridays— December 2, 16

Watercolors w/Paulette 9:50am Mondays & Wednesdays

History Video 10:00am Sundays— December 4, 11, 18, 25

* Requires Sign-Up at Front Desk

Special Concerts, Events, and Performances

Fred McCarty w/Young at Heart 1:45pm Thursday, December 1 (guitar/vocals)

Community Womens Chorus 1:45pm Monday, December 5 (choral)

Anna Maggiora 2:00pm Tuesday, December 6 (birthday piano)

Darwin Patnode 3:15pm Thursday, December 8 (literary lecture)

Trim the Christmas Tree 2:00pm Friday, December 9 (Christmas)

Gryphon Carolers 3:30pm Sunday, December 11 (holiday chorus)

Nondenominational (Christian) Worship 2:10pm Monday, December 12 (Christian)

Ian Scarfe 2:00pm Tuesday, December 13 (classical piano)

Holiday Lights Drive 5:30pm Wednesday, December 14 (scenic drive)

Johnny Fabulous 2:00pm Thursday, December 15 (piano holiday)

Santa & Mrs. Claus & Jolly Elf 2:30pm Monday, December 20 (staff kids party)

Frank Cefalu 2:15pm Thursday, December 22 (guitar/vocals)

Shabbat Program 3:30pm Friday, December 23 (Jewish)

Rena’s Hanukkah Program 2:00pm Tuesday, December 27 (Jewish)

Music Lecture w/Marv 3:15pm Thursday, December 28 (“Xmas Swings!”)

Tibor & Yelena 2:00pm Thursday, December 29 (violin/piano)

Nova Jazz 2:30pm Saturday, December 31 (jazz trio)

Scheduled events subject to change. Please refer to daily activity schedule!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!


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