75 Great Pond Road | Simsbury, CT | McLeanCare.org | 860-658-3700

Dear McLean Community,

December 2017

Health Center Newsletter

Happy Holidays!

The weather has definitely changed, and many are eagerly waiting the first big snow fall. Christmas lights and decorations are going up, as well as our menorah. It is the holiday season, and it will be joyous and bright here at McLean!

We look forward to our next Family Council meeting on January 17, 2018 at 2pm (Snow date January 27th at 2pm). Our staff has gone through dementia training with an Improve Theatre Actress! This talented person will join our Family Council meeting and share creative and helpful techniques that help enhance communication with our loved ones who have dementia. Please save the date!

There are many opportunities to celebrate the holidays here with your loved one. Please know that you are welcome here anytime. Please review the calendar to see what events work for your schedule.

The holiday season is a time for family and friends. It is a time to celebrate the many gifts that surround us. Please know that we consider it our honor to care for your family member, especially at this time of the year!

We are here at any time to answer your questions, hear your concerns or help you in any way!

Lisa Clark Lisa.Clark@McLeanCare.org Vice President McLean Healthcare

Carlene Rhea Carlene.Rhea@McLeanCare.org Director Assisted Living and Resident Services

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

3:00 Holiday Music by the Farmington Valley Chorale (KR)

10:15 Breakfast Conversations (CC)10:45 Solve a Crossword Puzzle (ST/AB)2:00 Holiday Concert by the Ensign Darling Vocal Fellowship (LR)3:30 Beading Creations (AB/ST)3:30 Reminisce through Art (AT)4:45 Dining With Friends (AT)6:00 Holiday Poems and Conversations (CC)

3:30 Reminisce Through Art (AT)

9:30 Morning Visits (ST)10:00 Balloon Badminton (AT)10:45 Guitar with Sarah (AT)1:45 Cinnamon Ornaments (CC)1:30 Candy Cane Craft (AT)3:00 Drum Circle (AT)3:30 Scents of the Season (ST)6:00 Crosswords (AB/ST)

10:00 BASKET ball (AT)10:45 Harps & Bells (AT)1:30 Card Games (AT)3:00 Sensory Christmas (AT)6:00 Holiday Jingo (AB/ST)

10:00 Balloon Badminton (AT)10:45 Adult Coloring (AT)1:45 History of the Candy Cane (CC)1:30 Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (AT)3:00 Match the Objects (AT) 3:30 Manicures and Conversation (KR)6:00 Daily Jumble (AB/ST)

10:00 Pool Noodle Exercise (AT)10:00 Stretch and Sway (AB)10:30 Balloon Toss (CC) 10:45 Sing-a-long with Sarah (AT) 11:00 Left Right Center Game (AB)3:00 Great Courses: Museum Masterpieces (KR)3:30 Hot Cocoa Social (CC) 3:30 Reindeer Craft (AT)

9:45 Breakfast Buddies (AB)10:00 Surprise Stretches (AT)10:30 Making Christmas Cookies (AB)10:45 Sensory Christmas (AT)11:00 Holiday Memories (CC)2:00 Christmas Cookie Decorating (AT)3:00 Andy Williams Sing-a-long (AB)3:00 Puzzles, Cards, & Games (AT)3:00 Great Courses: Museum Masterpieces (KR)3:30 Holiday Craft (EW)

9:30 Coffee Klatch (ST)9:45 Individual Visits (CC)11:00 Religious Service (C) 11–2 Gift wrapping (LR) (sponsored by the McLean Auxiliary) 2:00 Movie: Pearl Harbor (Part 2) (KR)3:15 Sensory Visits (ST/AB)4:00 Creative Cards (CR)6:00 Reminisce Through Art (AB/ST)6:00 Science & History Hour: “Planet Earth” (KR)9:45 Breakfast Conversations (CC)10:00 Holiday Concert at Cobb School10:45 Holiday Wreath Creation (CC)2:00 Movie: Christmas Vacation (KR)3:15 Ornaments for our Families (ST/AB)3:30 Holiday Craft (CC)6:00 Science & History Hour (KR)

10:00 Holiday Shopping at WalMart10:15 Crazy Caypso Workout (AW)10:30 Big Band Holiday Music (CC)11:00 Making Holiday Cards (AW)11:00 What’s In A Word (AB/ST) 1:30 Left Right Center Game (AW)1:45 Room-to-Room Visits (ST)1:45 Writing Christmas Cards (CC)4:00 Music by the Westminster School Chamber Choir (LR)6:00 Paint Chip Cards (CC)6:00 Holiday Sing-a-long (AW)9:30 Coffee Klatch (CC)11:00 Beading Creations (CC) 11:00 Word Sweep (AB/ST)1:30 Food Forum (PDR)1:30 Celebrating Hope and Light: Hanukkah History and Stories (C)1:45 Puzzles and Games Galore (ST/AB)2:00 Lessons From a Snowman (AW)3:15 Drive to See the Holiday Lights3:15 Create Some Holiday Decorations (ST/AB)6:00 Favorite Holiday Stories (AW)

9:30 Holiday News Visits (CC)10:00 Andy Williams Sing-a-long (AW)11:00 Wacky Wordies Game (AB/ST)11:00 Manicures & Massages (AW)2:00 Staff/Resident/Family Holiday Sing-a-long (LR)3:15 Drive to See the Holiday Lights3:15 More Holiday Decorations! (ST/AB)3:30 Winter Word Games (CC)6:15 Beading Creations (CC)

9:30 Morning Visits (CC)9:45 Sit N’ Sip (ST/AB)10:00 Surprise Stretches (AT)10:30 December Word Games and Monthly Review (CC)10:45 Adult Coloring (AT)11:00 Word Sweep (AB/ST)1:00 Outing to the “Festival of Trees and Traditions” at the Wadsworth Atheneum3:00 Ornament Fun! (AT)3:30 Travel Documentary “European Christmas” (CC)9:45 Breakfast Conversations (ST/AB)10:00 Parachute (AT)10:30 Let’s Play Outburst! (ST/AB)10:30 Holiday Poems and Conversation (CC)10:45 Puzzles, Cards, & Games (AT)11-12:30 Strolling Music by Friends of Sam Pasco (All Neighborhoods)2:30 Paint Chip Cards (AB/ST)3:00 Jingle Bells (AT)3:30 Travel Documentary: Christmas Islands9:30 Morning Visits (CC)9:45 Sit N’ Sip Individual Visits (ST/AB)10:00 Christmas Dining Room Flower Arranging (CC)10:00 Pool Noodle Exercise (AT)10:45 Milk & Cookies (AT)11:00 Crossword Puzzle Time! (AB/ST)2:30 Board Game Fun (ST/AB)3:00 Night Before Christmas (AT)

10 – 4 Annual Craft Show and Bake Sale (LR)9:30 Morning Visits (CC)9:45 Holiday Reminiscing While Putting up the Christmas Tree (ST)10:00 BASKET ball (AT)10:30 Decorate the Christmas Tree (CC)10:45 Flash Jazz Video (AT)11:00 December Word Scrambles (AB/ST)2:30 Make an Ornament for Family (ST/AB)3:00 25 Days of Christmas (AT)3:30 Travel Documentary: Scotland (CC)

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9:45 Breakfast Buddies (AB)10:00 Parachute (AT)10:30 History of Kwanzaa (CC)10:30 Dice Blackjack (AB)10:45 Sort the objects (AT)2:00 Christmas Cheer & Conversation (AT)3:00 Great Courses: Museum Masterpieces (KR)3:15 Cocktail Hour (LR)

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Christmas Eve 10:15 Sit N’ Sip Breakfast Conversations (AT)11:00 Holiday Hangman (ST/AB)1:45 Christmas and Holiday Trivia (CC)2:30-3:30 Eggnog Near the Fireplace (LR)3:15 Stories to Share (AT)4:45 Dining with Friends (AB)6:15 Snowflakes Galore (CC)

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10:30 Big Band Holiday Music (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AT)1:45 Outing to the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestras “Family Holiday Pops” at Farmington High School4:45 Dining with Friends (SV)6:00 ‘Tis the Season Decorations (CC)11:00 Holiday Concert by the Simsbury High School Orchestra (LR)

10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (CC)3:15 Let’s Make Snowflakes! (ST/AB)4:45 Dining with Friends (CC)6:15 Holiday Poems and Stories (AT)

10:30 Café Jazz (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AB/ST)

December 20179-10 Communion11:00 Religious Services (C) (1st, 3rd, and 4th Sundays)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:15 Men’s Coffee (CR)11:00 Catholic Mass (1st & 3rd Monday) (C)11:00 Fun and Games (KR)1:30 Time with Pearl (AB)1:45 Mind Traps (3rd Monday) (KR)2:30 Open Art Studio (CR)2:30 Keeping Minds Alert with Pearl (KR)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:15 Reading and Conversation (WL)2:00 Strength and Balance (KR)2:00 Story Hour with Ann (AB) 3:00 Great Courses (KR)6:00 Bingo (KR)

9-10 Eucharistic Minister Provides Communion (ALL Neighborhoods)9:30 Morning Chat (KR)9:45 Pet Visits with Bella (AT)10:00 Exercise (KR)11:00 Fun & Games (KR)1:45 Candy Bingo (CR)2:00 Silver Screen Classic (KR) 6:00 Science and History Hour (KR)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Manicures and Music (ST/AB)10:00 Exercise (KR)10:45 Bible Study with Vic (C) - 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays11:00 Rosary (C) 3rd Thursday of Month2:00 Gentle Exercise with Kim (AB) (Not on last Thursday of Month)3:00 Remember When with Judy (KR)

9:30 Morning Chat (KR)10:00 Exercise (KR)11:00 Fun and Games (KR)1:30 Time with Pearl (AT)1:30 Ceramics (CR)2:15 Keeping Minds Alert with Pearl (KR)

1:45 Bingo (KR)

Sunday

Happening Every Week

Special Events for December

9:45 Breakfast Conversations (CC)11:00 Alphabet Challenge (CC)2:00 Movie: “White Christmas” (KR)3:15 Winter Fun Craft (ST/AB)3:30 Finishing Lyrics Trivia (CC) 6:00 Reminisce Through Art (AB/ST)6:00 Science & History Hour: Radio Then & Now (KR)

27 10:00 Coffee Klatch (CC)11:00 Joggin Your Noggin! (ST/AB)2:00 December Birthday Party with Music by Jim Moore (KR)3:15 New Year’s Resolutions Discussion (AB/ST)3:30 Positive Thoughts Jars (AW)3:30 New Year’s Resolutions and Traditions (CC)

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AB AbernethyC ChapelCC Chapel CrossingCR Craft RoomMC Sorenson Media Center

ST Skyview TerraceAT AtwaterEW Evergreen WayKR Koopman RoomLR Living RoomPDR Pfirman Dining Room

LOCATION KEY:

9:45 Individual Visits (ST/AB)10:00 BASKET ball (AT)10:45 Reminisce (AT)11:00 Crossword Puzzle (AB/ST)2:30 Board Game Fun! (ST/AB)3:00 New Year’s Resolutions (AT) 3:30 Travel Documentary “Dubai” (KR)

29 10:00 Morning Stretches and Exercises (AT)10:30 Newport Jazz Festival (CC)10:45 Sing-a-long with Martha and Deborah (AB/ST)

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BH Burkholder Community CenterWL Watson LibraryGP Greenhouse PatioO Outing* Noteworthy Events

9:45 Breakfast Buddies (AB/ST)10:00 Morning Stretches and Exercise (CC)10:00 Chair Yoga (AT)10:15 Decorate the Abernethy Tree (AB)10:45 Puzzles, Cards, & Games (AT)11:00 Board Games (AB)2:00 Musical instruments (AT)3:00 Making Holiday Cards (AB)3:00 Christmas Tree Craft (AT)3:00 Great Courses: Museum Masterpieces” (KR)3:30 Beading Creations (EW)

9:30 Coffee Klatch (ST)9:45 “All I Want for Christmas” Discussions (CC)10:45 Donnie & Marie Christmas Show (AB/ST)11:00 Alphabet Challenge Game (CC)2:00 Movie: Pearl Harbor (Part 1) (KR)3:15 Reminisce About Holidays Past (AB/ST)3:30 Manicures (CC)6:00 Science & History Hour “Planet Earth” (KR)

New Year’s Eve 10:15 Video Hymn Sing-a-long (ST/AB)10:30 New Year’s Word Games (CC) 1:30 Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Music by the “8th Notes” (LR)

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Health Center Dining NewsWednesday, December 6 • Chef ’s Action Station • Atwater Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Waffles Made to Order” With Your Favorite Toppings at Lunch.

Friday, December 8 • National Brownie Day • Pfirman Dining Room Enjoy a Chocolate Brownie at Dinner for Dessert.

Sunday, December 10 • National Peppermint Stick Day • Pfirman Dining Room Peppermint Stick Ice Cream Will be Offered in the Dining Room at Lunch.

Wednesday, December 13 • Chef ’s Action Station • Abernethy Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Waffles Made to Order” With Your Favorite Toppings at Breakfast.

Wednesday, December 20 • Chef ’s Action Station • Pfirman Dining Room Join Us Chef ’s Stage Center as Our Culinary Team Presents “Waffles Made to Order” With Your Favorite Toppings at Breakfast.

Sunday, December 24 • Christmas Eve • Pfirman Dining Room Join Us for a Special Menu for Lunch.

Monday, December 25 • Christmas Day • Pfirman Dining Room Celebrate Christmas with a Festive Meal at Lunch. Please Make Your Guest Reservations at the Front Desk.

Sunday, December 31 • New Year’s Eve • Pfirman Dining Room Let’s Bring in the New Year with a Special Lunch Meal!