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Residents and staff had the opportunity to don their special eclipse glasses and view the total solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. JCH&L Gardenside provides residents with the viewing glasses, and blocked off a space in the parking lot for a great view of the eclipse. Despite intermittent clouds, we were fortunate that at “totality time” the eclipse was visible! Viewing a Once-in-a-Lifetime Sight Volume 24 Issue 9 September 2017 Gardenside News Page 1 JCH&L Gardenside News Bells, Bells, Bells! Join us for Joint Bell Choir Concert: JCH&L Gardenside and Grace Lutheran Youth JCH&L Gardenside Bell Choir will host the Grace Lutheran Church Bell Choir for a joint concert on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 Bells (4 p.m.) at Gardenside’s day room. The concert will feature performances by Grace Lutheran Youth Bell Ringers, Gardenside Bell Ringers, and a joint performance, as well. Grace Lutheran Church is celebrating education Sunday. Join us for fellowship, music and goodies! What: Join Bell Choir Concert—Gardenside and Grace Lutheran Youth When: 4 Bells (4 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: Gardenside Day Room Join us for fellowship, music, and goodies!
Transcript of Gardenside News - Jefferson Community Health & Life · Albina Vacek, Sept. 9 Depke Andres, Sept. 10...
Residents and staff had
the opportunity to don
their special eclipse
glasses and view the
total solar eclipse on
Monday, Aug. 21. JCH&L
Gardenside provides
residents with the
viewing glasses, and
blocked off a space in
the parking lot for a
great view of the eclipse.
Despite intermittent
clouds, we were
fortunate that at
“totality time” the
eclipse was visible!
Viewing a Once-in-a-Lifetime Sight
Volume 24 Issue 9 September 2017
Gardenside News
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Bells, Bells, Bells! Join us for Joint Bell Choir Concert: JCH&L Gardenside and Grace Lutheran Youth
JCH&L Gardenside Bell Choir will host the Grace Lutheran Church Bell Choir for a joint concert on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 Bells
(4 p.m.) at Gardenside’s day room. The concert will feature performances by Grace Lutheran Youth Bell Ringers, Gardenside
Bell Ringers, and a joint performance, as well. Grace Lutheran Church is celebrating education Sunday. Join us for fellowship,
music and goodies!
What: Join Bell Choir Concert—Gardenside and Grace Lutheran Youth When: 4 Bells (4 p.m.) Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: Gardenside Day Room Join us for fellowship, music, and goodies!
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Softball Visit Larry Hauschel, Aug. 9
Admissions
Birthdays
Virginia Sadil, Sept. 6 Albina Vacek, Sept. 9 Depke Andres, Sept. 10 Audrey Cook, Sept. 18 Rolland Endorf, Sept. 26
Our Team to Serve You Chief Executive Officer
Chad Jurgens Administrator
Deb Sutton RN Director of Nursing
Linda Collins RN MDS Coordinator
Melissa Bennett RN Social Services Director—Raven Gerths
Social Services Designee—Mary Hasselbring, Activities Director
Barb Schwisow Rehabilitation Aide
Karen Spilker Dietitian
Lisa Edeal Pharmacy Director
Brandon Bleich Director of Plant Operations
Judd Stewart Director of Envir. Services/Purchasing
Stephanie McDaniel Director of Public Relations
Lana Likens
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Larry Hauschel, Aug. 15
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WOMENS HEALTH FAIR
Enjoy an evening for women of all ages! On Wednesday, Sept. 27,
Jefferson Community Health & Life will be hosting a women’s
health fair from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Women of all ages have health
needs unique to their gender.
The Health Fair includes:
• Screenings
• Healthy treats
• Door prizes
• Educational programs
• Chances to pamper yourself
Please watch for more details
about the Women’s Health Fair
on Facebook, at
jchealthandlife.org and in the area media.
Hope to see you there!
Softball players — Players from the Lady Jeffs High School
softball team visited Gardenside and told about the upcom-
ing high school season and the summer teams’ successes.
Resident of the Month Sally Markey
Sally Markey was born Sally Smith. She was born in the former Fairbury Clinic above First National Bank in Fairbury. She was raised by her grandparents, Joseph and Anna Smith, who lived at 1223 Maple St. in a home which had been in the family since 1904. Sally attended school until the 10th grade. Sally has seven children. She and her first husband, Fred Tripilet, had Patricia, Freddie and Eugene. She and her second husband, John Markey, had four children: Deb, John Richard (Rick), Wade and Lawrence. Lawrence has recently moved back to this area from California. Her son Eugene died of a heart attack in 2007. Sally was a homemaker and volunteer at Blue Valley Community Action and Head Start, and still helps the First Baptist Church by making phone calls for birthdays and anniversaries. She enjoys crafts such as plastic canvas, and enjoys old country music by Hank Williams and Johnny Cash. Sally has 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Gardenside salutes Sally Markey, our resident of the month.
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Sally Markey holds her Bible.
Entertainment galore—Left, staff member Suzanne Longo-
ria dances with entertainer Paul Ramp. Above, the Wilber
Czech dancers demonstrate traditional Czech dances in au-
thentic attire.
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Eclipse Brings Excitement for Residents, Staff
By Barb Schwisow, Activities
With summer coming to an end, fall is in the air. The morn-
ings are crisp and cool. Children are back in school thinking
“where did the summer go?”
The solar eclipse of 2017 brought much excitement to Gar-
denside residents. Leading up to the date, a lot of residents
didn’t show much interest, but as the day got closer more
curiosity came, and residents thought it would be cool to be
see the totality. We had a few residents remembering other
eclipses in the past. Rain fell intermittently a few times dur-
ing the morning, and we thought we might not get to view it
because of too many clouds. As the time for the total eclipse
neared, clouds started to move out. Staff assisted residents
out to the west parking lot. Now was the busy time, trying to
help residents to get their glasses to stay on to view the par-
tial eclipse as it moved to the total eclipse. We punched
holes in the ends of some glasses and inserted ribbons, al-
lowing them to be tied around the back of the residents’
heads. Protecting our residents’ eyes was a prime concern. It
worked out well! Residents and staff viewed the various
stages from partial to total eclipse. The temperatures
dropped and finally the total eclipse was there to view.
Cheers came! What an extraordinary event to witness!
Residents celebrating birthdays for the month were Nina Lugenbeel, Eugene Musil and Beth Weiner. Music
was provided by the Happy Czechs. Delicious marble cake and ice cream were served.
Gardenside residents had the honor of hearing Addi Hejl play her accordion. She is 14 years old and plays
the accordion by ear. She knows more than 40 polkas and waltzes. We wish her the best with her music!
Love that zucchini! Once again zucchini seems to be in abundance. Residents were treated to a zucchini par-
ty. Zucchini decorated the tables, and nutrition services provided two wonderful tasting zucchini treats.
On a cool morning, a group of Gardenside residents boarded the bus. We took a scenic drive along the river
road, viewing some of the trees changing color, big cottonwood trees, crops and a flock of sheep. Next we
drove to Daykin, stopping at the Bed and Breakfast homes. Barb told the residents about one of the homes,
which had the same floor plan as her home. Beautiful flowers surround the homes, and the ladies “ooed”
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and “ahhed” about the flowers. Next we traveled down the street to pay a visit to former resident Gladys
Ebke. As she stepped onto the bus, everyone greeted her. We visited and everyone wished her the best of
luck back at home.
One evening, members of the Fairbury High School Girls Softball team came out to share their enthusiasm
for softball and show their summer trophies won by Fairbury Elite 18 and under and Fairbury Husker Rehab
14 and under, and about their trips to national tournaments in Wisconsin and Arkansas. The residents en-
joyed hearing about the girls’ experiences and the high school softball season coming up.
We also had music this month by the Trinity Lutheran Ladies of Jansen, the Old Rusty Minstrel and the 4-
S’s. We always appreciate those who are willing to share their musical talents!
Hope everyone enjoys what is left of summer!
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Eclipse and more in August
Top left, Norma
Bernasek snap-
ping green
beans.
Bottom left,
Depke Andres
holding staff
member Bobbi
Ortgies new-
born daughter.
Top right, Abby
Vacek, Frances
Schoenrock and
Lillian Adams
frost rosettes.
Bottom right,
Rozella Prellwitz
making ko-
laches as Mar-
garet Hardy
watches.
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August Birthday Celebration — Celebrating August birthdays
were, from left, Eugene Musil, Beth Weiner, and Nina Lugenbeel.
