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6570 W. Avenue L-12, Lancaster, CA 93536 661-943-3228

May 2019Mayflower GardensRetirement Community

Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Your Friendly Staff - Mayflower IBriana Larkin Executive DirectorHope Smith Business Office ManagerRegina Carvalo Café ManagerCharmaine Langley Activities DirectorTony Filinow Asst. Maintenance SupervisorIrene Soto Maintenance Office AdminJohn Mancini Accounting AssistantToulonne Newhouse Leasing ConsultantTwila Allee MGI Resident Services

Important Phone NumbersMayflower I Office 661-943-3228MG Convalescent Hospital 661-943-3212Beauty Salon 661-943-3131Mini Mart Mon-Fri 661-943-3228 x110Mayflower Treasures Mon-Wed 661-943-0348Resident Services Mayflower I 661-902-6108Mayflower II Office (NEW) 661-722-8383Harshfield Terrace Office 661-718-1775Mayflower Café (to order food) 661-943-9478

Mayflower CaféSunday-Thursday, 8am-1:30pm 661-943-9478Delivery to your Apartment: $1

Executive Director’s Corner

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in theworld.”—Agatha Christie

Mother’s Day is a holiday set aside to honor andcelebrate mothers, grandmothers and mothers-to-be.Shower the special women in your life with love, hugsand maybe a card or a beautiful bouquet! From all ofthe staff at Mayflower Gardens, we wish all the momsand grandmothers who call our community home avery happy Mother’s Day!

Briana Larkin

ACTIVITY SPOTLIGHT

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale,California, is an expansive showcase and celebration ofRenaissance times and traditions. Some of thehighlighted attractions include jousting performances,lute-lead traditional folk music, wizard shows, Celticdancing, court-jester comedy shows, a fire circus show,knife throwing demos and a kids kingdom.

Date: Saturday, May 11thLeaving center: 9am

$30.00 per person at sign up

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PIONEER CLUBACTIVITIES AND NEWS

***LET’S PLAY BINGO!Tuesdays, 5:00pm

Purchase games by 4:30pm$15 buys one of all gamesProgressive Pot up to $500

Saturday Nickel Bingo12:30pm Most Saturdays

See Events Calendar.COFFEE and DONUTSSaturdays, 8:00am, Café

TREASURES1st SATURDAY SALE!1st Saturday, May 4th

8:00am - 12:00pmGreat Sales on Saturdays.

POTLUCKMay 4th at 12pm

Sign up in Café, walk-inswelcome until 12:15pm

Pay $7 or prepare at home aMexican side enough for

8 people

Mayflower TreasuresDonation CenterHours: Mon.–Wed.8:00am – 12:00pm

(661) 943-0348TREASURES FURNITURE

Call for Appointment(661) 943-0348

Please call during regular hoursto arrange donation drop-off

IMPORTANT MESSAGEFROM THE ACTIVITIES

OFFICE

Please note that all trips andmost events have to be signed

up and paid for in the office bythe day before at the latest.

Please be at the Mayflower BusStop 15 minutes before ourscheduled departure time.

LUNCH & POTTERY

“Red Robin” for lunch“As You Wish Pottery”

Create your own work ofpottery art!

Date: Thursday, May 2ndCost: Materials plus Lunch

Leave Center: 11:00am

LAZY T RANCH

Lunch with the horses!!Thursday, May 16thLeave center 11am

SURPRISE TRIP

RENAISSANCE FAIR

$30 per person at sign-upin office

Leaving center at 9am see insertfor more details.

JUNE BUS TRIPSSign up for MAY Events and

JUNE Bus TripsStarting WEDNESDAY,

MAY 1ST,in person in the office. Fees must

be paid at time of sign-up.Monday-Friday only

LA ZOO

We are finally going!!Many places to have lunch.

Thursday, June 6thCost: $18.00 + Lunch

Leave center at 9:30am

WILLIAM S. HART &BREAKFAST AT COCO’s

William S. Hart is an actor bestknown for his silent Westernfilms. This museum allows a

peek into this iconic man’s lifeand brings to light a time that is

slowly being forgotten.Thursday, June 20thLeave center at 9am

Breakfast at Coco’s Bakery &Restaurant

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MAY IS ALL ABOUTCELEBRATING WOMEN

“Girls Trip”Date: Friday, May 3rd

“Rough Night”Date: Tuesday, May 14th

“Mamma Mia”Thursday, May 23rd

“Mamma Mia, Here WeGo Again

Thursday, May 30th

We will be serving Mimosas as aspecial tribute to all women.

All movies starts at 1pm.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo,Mayflower Style, with Food,

Music and FUN!! Meal providedby your very own MayflowerCafé and will feature a festivetaco bar with choice of beef,

chicken or pork, rice and beans,chips and salsa bar.

Date: Monday, May 6thTime: 12pm to 3pm

Meal Cost: $9.86 (Tax Included)FREE Margaritas

Celebrate All Mothers,Aunts and Grandmothers

Friday, May 10thStarts at 12pm

Raffle tickets for sale foramazing prizes!!

Fashion Show.Come see the beautiful clothingfor sale in our very own Treasure

Store. Clothing will be on salefor the day as well.

Refreshments.

Crafty Friday

ROSE GLOBES

You have seen it in the stores.Now you can come and learnhow to make a beautiful rose

globe. Give it as a gift or keep itto make your room look

beautiful.Date: Friday, May 17th

Time: 1pm in the Craft Room$4 at sign-up

Mayflower Staff members will beparticipating in the Vet 4

Veterans Color Run to supportlocal Veterans!

Date: Sunday, May 19thStarts at 9am

Fundraiser Luncheon

Join us for a fundraiser for thePioneer Club at BJ’s. 20% of thefood and beverage purchase willbe donated back to the Pioneer

Club!Date: Friday, May 24thLeaving center at 12pmLocated: BJ’s Restaurant

Karaoke With Jack

Friday, May 31st 3 to 5pmAppetizer menu will be available

May 2019

IMPORTANTMESSAGE FROM

THE OFFICEOn May 27th our offices,

maintenance and Café willbe closed for Memorial

Day.

Accounting Corner:Just a friendly reminder

that rent is due on the 1stof each month and will beconsidered late by the 6thof the month. Please make

sure that your unitnumber is marked on your

payment so that we canmake sure it is applied tothe correct account. Also,we DO NOT accept anypost-dated checks. All

checks that are brought inwill be deposited on same

day.

Resident ServiceCoordinator

Twila Allee is here to helpresidents and or families

with the following:Identify residents that

may be in need of servicesand coordinate services.She serves as advocate\liaison with outsideagencies who providesocial, health benefits andother services.

She providesinformation and referrals,provides crisisintervention and conflictresolution.

She may assist residentsin choosing or applyingfor community services.These services may includehome care, nursing homeplacements, medical,financial, insurance andsimilar matters.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

Classified Ads:If You Would Like to Advertisein the Gazette to Reach Nearly700 Mayflower GardensCampus Residents, Please Callthe Office for Details. Deadlinefor Copy and Payment Is the10th of Each Month for the NextMonth’s Gazette. Subject tospace and availability..

5QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... HarshfieldBoeker StudioChildren Playing Musicalinstruments ... 1pm In CaféMayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

6TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR.Cinco De Mayo CelebrationSee Page 3 For Details.Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm..Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café

7Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/ChapelExtended Mall Day.Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

12QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Richfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

13TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm..Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café.

14Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/ChapelMatinee“Rough Night” 1pm In TheaterTuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

19QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield.Staff - Veterans Color Run.Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

20TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game Rm..Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café.

21Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel..Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

26QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

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MEMORIAL DAYOffice, Cafe, Center andMaintenance Closed Today..For MaintenanceEMERGENCIES ONLY, PleaseCall Your EmergencyLine. See Page 6 for contactnumbers.

28Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel..Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameNow Featuring Progressive PotSee Page 2 For Details

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

Tai Chi10 - 11am in MPR..Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

2Chair Exercise9am... Game RmChair Yoga10 - 11am ... MPRTripLunch @ Pottery PaintingHope Chapel Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelScrabble1:30 In Game Room.

3Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...Matinee“Girls Trip”1pm In Theater Room..

4Coffee & Donuts8:00am... CaféTreasures Saturday Sale8am To 12pmPotluck12 pm In Café Mexican ThemeSavory SaturdayRancho Vista & 10th, PalmdaleNickel Bingo12:30pm In Café

8Tai Chi10 - 11am In MPR.Dean Dobbins Entertainer12:30 To 1:30pm In Café.Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café

9Chair Exercise9am... Game RmChair Yoga10 - 11am ... MPRHope Chapel Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelVision Loss1:30pm ... MPRScrabble1:30 In Game Room.

10Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room.Mother’s Day CelebrationFashion ShowLight RefreshmentsStarts at 12pm In Café.

11Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Renaissance FairLeave Center at 9amDetails On Page 3Nickel BingoSnacks for Sale5¢ Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30pm In Café

15Tai Chi10 - 11am in MPR.No Afternoon Bus.Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

16Chair Exercise9am... Game RmChair Yoga10 - 11am ... MPRHope Chapel Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelTripPicnic at Lazy T RanchLeave at 11amScrabble1:30 In Game Room.

17Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room.Crafty FridayMandala Art Painting$4.00 at sign up1pm in Craft Room.

18Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Savory SaturdayRancho Vista & 10th, PalmdaleLeave 11amNickel BingoSnacks for Sale5¢ Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30pm In Café

22Tai Chi10 - 11am in MPR..Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

23Chair Exercise9am... Game RmChair Yoga10 - 11am ... MPRHope Chapel Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelMatinee“Mamma Mia” 1pm In TheaterScrabble1:30 In Game Room.

24Food Bank12noon...MPR.Poker5:00pm...Game Room.Lunch Out FundraiserBJ’s Restaurant in PalmdaleLeave Center at 12:00pm..

25Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Nickel BingoSnacks for Sale5¢ Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30pm In Café.Saturday Dance5pm In Café

29Tai ChiCancelled for this date..Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

30Chair Exercise9am... Game RmChair Yoga10 - 11am ... MPRHope Chapel Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelMatinee“Mamma Mia Here We GoAgain” 1pm In TheaterScrabble1:30 In Game Room

31Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...Game Room...Karaoke With Jack3 - 5pmIn The Café.

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*** CALL 911 ***... for EMERGENCIES such as

fire, gas leak or ifyou or your property

are in immediate danger,such as you smell smoke, gas or

suspect a fire.

AFTER-HOURSEMERGENCIES

If there is a flood or plumbingstoppage that you cannot

control.Any other maintenance

emergency that cannot wait untilbusiness hours.

Mayflower IMaintenance Emergency661-943-2523, 24 hours

Mayflower IIMaintenance Emergency

661-722-8383

HarshfieldMaintenance Emergency

661-718-1775

Swamp Cooler Reminder• Open two windows about

2 inches to cross ventilate• Turn the cooler switch to

“pump mode” for 10 to 15minutes to saturate thecooler pads.

• In very hot weather, about90 degrees or higher, turnon your swamp cooler inthe morning while theweather is still cool. If youturn it on in already hotweather, it will take longerto start cooling yourapartment.

Catholic MassSt. Junipero Serra Church

Tuesday Catholic MassTuesdays, 10:00am

in the Mayflower MPR

Catholic Church InfoMayflower Resident Liaison

Miik “Mikey” Miller661-448-7494

Eucharistic MinisterJeanie Fisher

661-675-8662

BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints

Thursday afternoonsStarts at 4:30 in the MPRBy: Karen & Bruce Day

Hope Chapel Study GroupThursday mornings in the

MPR at 11am

UCC FellowshipWomen’s Fellowship on Sunday,

May 26th at 10:30amMen’s Fellowship on Sunday,

May 26th at 10:30am

PASTOR’S MESSAGE

THE MERRY HEART

The Bible says that a merry heartis as good as medicine. By being

cheerful and seeing the brightside of life, people get a morepositive outlook which leads

them to success.Many people who see thenegative side of things get

depressed and won’t try to doanything to make it better.

What causes the average personto give up trying and to fall intoa self destructive pattern allowscomedians and entertainers to

make jokes so people can laugh.Even kings had court jesters toraise people’s spirits becausethey could tell things no one

else could talk about.A cheerful outlook, good humorand a hearty laugh can clear the

air like nothing else.

** Rev. Roger Plessen **

Communion will be servedduring Morning Worship Service

Sunday, May 5th at 9:00 to10:30am in the Chapel

May 15th at 10:30 to 11:00amat Mayflower GardensConvalescent Hospital

Quartz Hill CongregationalUCC-Mayflower Church

Rev. Roger Plessen(661) 722-2961

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5/1 Beverly Rueter5/2 Felisa Rivera

Sandra Bane5/3 Wanda Causey5/4 Joyce Williams5/5 Linda Cheevers5/6 William Soper

Carolann Watson5/8 Mary Williams

David Roy5/9 Lois Strege

Linda Garcia5/10 Jose Ramos

Kathleen Taylor-Jordan5/12 Barbara Coberly5/14 Linda Carmack

Rebecca TumblesonMarta AndersonMary HarringtonJanet McElroy

5/16 Georgia ReidHeather Girard

5/18 Rosemary AloisioAllen Carlyle

5/19 Kaye Peterson5/20 Robert Roath

Marianne SweeneyDolores Shrum

5/21 Melvin Harris5/22 Adair Stratman5/23 Ellen Jansz

Bryan Carver5/24 Pamela Caldwell

Beverly SpigelLawrence Carter

5/25 Joanna MoranMary Varga

5/26 Susan MontgomeryRoger PoborskyDorothy Davis

5/27 Shirley Clinton

5/28 Eula Youngblood5/30 Jane Nauman5/31 Towana Catley

BIRTHSTONE FOR MAY

The birthstone for May is theEmerald which is associated

with friendship, faithfulness andloyalty. The vibrant green hue ofthe May birthstone symbolizesthe renewal of life in Spring.

JETHAWKS BASEBALLIS BACK!!

Keep a lookout in your monthlyGazette for dates and times to go

see our local baseball teamin action.

Our May game will be onMay 30th.

Tickets are $9 per personSign up and pay in the office.

FROM MAYFLOWER CAFÉ

Be sure to try out our Southerncooking in May:

*Jambalaya with Chicken andShrimp

*Smothered Chicken*Southern Baked Candied Yams*Southern Scalloped Potatoes

*Fried Green Tomatoes

MAYFLOWER’S HEALTH& FITNESS CORNER

Fresh Produce for May

Artichokes, Asparagus,Broccoli, Lettuce, Okra,Rhubarb, Spring Peas,

Zucchini, Apricots,Cherries & Pineapples

Exercise Classes

Tai Chi with SuzanneWednesdays, 10am in the MPR

Yoga with SuzanneThursday, 10am in the MPR

May’s Seminars

Join The Dayle McKintoshGroup

on Thursday, May 91:30 in the MPR

Learn more about VisionLoss and

the assistance out there.

Valley of PeaceDates for Michelle

May 1stMay 15thMay 29th

10am in the Game Room

A BIG thank you for your support and votes to make us AV’s Best Senior Community 2019. We appreciate each and everyone of you.