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

January 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 ManagerJason Dent Marketing DirectorRegina Carvalo Café ManagerCharmaine Langley Activities DirectorTony Filinow Asst. Maintenance SupervisorIrene Soto Maintenance Office AdminJohn Mancini Accounting AssistantTannan Lloyd 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 661-718-1775

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

Mayflower I MaintenanceMon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 661-943-2523After Hours Emergency Maint. 661-943-2523

Executive Director’s CornerWith the new year ahead of us, it is a pleasure to

reflect upon the good times we had in our communitylast year. We have shared wonderful news, as well asunfortunate sorrow, and we know we have manyblessings for which we should be thankful andpossibilities that await us as we approach the monthsto come. The year ahead brings with it newopportunities to help fellow neighbors in ourcommunity and to support the larger community thatsurrounds us.

Keep an eye on this newsletter as we bring younotice of familiar events and important news, and let usknow if you have an idea for something new andexciting we can plan together. As always, give us a call,or stop by during office hours, to discuss activities thatmight benefit all residents of our community.

We wish you a safe, healthy and happy new year! -Briana Larkin

Welcome to Mayflower Gardens Café!

Enjoy casual dining at its best. Whether you’rehaving coffee with a friend or lunch with your family,the Mayflower Cafè provides savory great food andservice. Enjoy fresh food delivered to your apartmentfor breakfast or lunch. Pre-Ordering now available! Seeinsert for more details.

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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 games

Saturday Nickel Bingo12:30pm Most Saturdays

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

CRAFTERS CLUBSaturdays, 9:00am, Game Rm

TREASURES1st SATURDAY SALE!

1st Saturday, January 5th8:00am - 12:00pm

Come on in for even morediscounts. Up to 50% off

selected items.

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

Catholic Church InfoMayflower Resident Liaison

Miik “Mikey” Miller661-448-7494

Eucharistic MinisterJeanie Fisher

661-675-8662

JANUARY BUS TRIPSPlease be at the Mayflower Bus

Stop 15 minutes before ourscheduled departure time.

LUNCH AND A MOVIE

Our first trip in 2019!!!Such big decisions to make so

early in the new year.What to eat???

What movie to watch???Let’s go and have a relaxing

day filledwith fun and good company!!!

Thursday January 3rdLeaving center at 11am

William S. Hart Museum

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.January 17th

Leave center at 9amBreakfast at Coco’s Bakery &

RestaurantAfter breakfast we can make ourway to the museum to explore

this beautiful home.

FEBRUARY BUS TRIPSSign up for JANUARY Events and

February Bus TripsStarting TUESDAY, JANUARY

1STin person in the office. Fees must

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

LAZY T RANCH

The Lazy T Ranch has beenoperating for over 50 years as afull service Wild West Ranch in

the Leona Valley.The history is exquisite. The

Tremblay family maintains thehistory of the Lazy T Ranch and

will continue to do so intothe future!

Thursday February 7thLeave center at 11am

$10.00, price incl. Picnic Lunch

Exotic Feline Compound

It has been a while since wehave been to see these beautifulwild cats. As it will still be coolerweather we can go and enjoy acouple of hours and stop for a

quick meal after.February 21st

Leave center at 10amPrice: $12.00 plus meal

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PAPA JOHN’S IS BACK!!!

First Wednesday of every monthPapa John’s will be offeringMayflower Gardens a specialdiscount on their medium

pizzas.Choose pepperoni, sausage or

cheese for only $5.00.Mayflower Gardens residentswill be able to get this special

price for the whole day plus theyare prepared to deliver to yourdoorstep. But only on this day.

And on January 2nd at 5pm theywill bring nice hot pizzas in theSunroom (just outside the Mini

Mart).

CRAFTY FRIDAY

Make your own monthlyplanner to remind you about

important events andappointments.

Friday, January 4th1pm in the Craft room

$4.00Sign up in office

2018 Mayflower Employeeof the Year

Big congratulations are inorder for our 2018 Employee ofthe Year, Tony Filinow! Tonystarted working for Mayflower inOctober 2006 and waspromoted to AssistantMaintenance Supervisor in July2016. Tony has made greatcontributions to ourmaintenance department andembodies what it means to be ateam player and a role model.When asked what he loves aboutworking at Mayflower, Tonyclaims, ”The residents. It feelslike I am surrounded by belovedfamily all day.” If you see Tonyon campus, please give him abig congrats!

Tony Filinow, Assistant MaintenanceSupervisor

Friday, January 25th1pm in the Theater roomPopcorn and Soda

Chinese-American New YorkerRachel Chu travels to Singaporewith her boyfriend Nick Young

to attend his best friend’swedding only to discover he

comes from one of Asia’s mostwealthy, prominent families. Acommoner among the social

elite, Rachel becomes a target forsingle women vying for Nick’s

attention as well as for hisjudgmental mother Eleanor,

who wants nothing more thanto break them up.

SHOWING IN FEBRUARY

UNBROKEN: Path toRedemption

January 2019

JASON DENT

We are pleased tointroduce our new

Marketing Director. Stopinto the office and say

hello.“I have lived in the AntelopeValley for 3yrs, California

for 8yrs. I am originally fromCharlottesville, Virginia. Iam a graduate of VirginiaState. Prior to Mayflower I

was the Director ofMarketing for a non-profit

organization in Los Angeles.I have 6yrs of experience

working in senior living. Iunderstand the changes thatcome with transitioning tosenior living lifestyle. I lookforward to not only workingwith the Mayflower staff butmost importantly assisting

Mayflower’s wonderfulresidents.”

POTLUCKSaturday, January 5th

12:00 in the CaféJanuary is InternationalDishes. Make sure your

dish can feed 7-8 people.If you don’t feel like

cooking just bring $7.00.Feel lucky? $1.00 will buyyou a bingo card (only for

Potluck participants).

Sunday Monday Tuesday

HAPPY

NewYear!

Classified Ads:If You Would Like to Advertiseon This Page 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..

1NEW YEAR’S DAYOffice, Cafe, Center,Maintenance CLOSED*MG I Emergency:661-492-1060MG II Emergency:661-722-8383Harshfield Emergency:661-718-1775

6QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

7TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game RmBallroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café...

8Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel...Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameSee Page 2 For Details

13QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

14TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game RmBallroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café...

15Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/ChapelCoin Collection Gathering10:00am .... Game RoomExtended Mall HoursTuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameSee Page 2 For Details

20QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

21TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR.HAPPY MARTIN LUTHERKING JR. DAY!.Pinochle12:00pm... Game Rm.Ballroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café.

22Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel...Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameSee Page 2 For Details

27QH Congregational UCC8:45am... MPR/ChapelQH UCC Bible Class10:30am... MPR/ChapelLancaster Baptist Church2:00pm... Harshfield...Mayflower CaféOpen 8am-1:30pm Sun-Thurs

28TOPS: Weight Loss9:00am... MPR...Pinochle 12:00pm... Game RmBallroom Dance Lessons5:30pm... Café...

29Chair Exercise9:00am... Game RoomCatholic Mass10:00am... MPR/Chapel...Tuesday Night Bingo4:30pm... Café$15 Buys One of Each GameSee Page 2 For Details

We Wish You All a Prosperous New Year

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday2

Tai Chi9am In the MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféPapa John’s Pizza Night$5.00 For Medium, Sausage,Pepperoni or CheeseLine Dancing Class5:00pm... Café

3Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelLunch & A MovieWe Will Leave the Centerat 11am.Scrabble 1:30pm Game Room

4Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...game Room...Crafty FridayDIY Calendars for 20191pm In Craft Room..

5Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Crafters Club9:00am... Game Room.Treasures Saturday Sale8am To 12pmPotluck12noon In the CaféDetails on Page 4

9Tai Chi9:00am... MPRResident Meeting11:00am... MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféLine Dancing Class5pm ... Café.

10Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel....Scrabble 1:30pm Game Room

11Food Bank12noon...MPR.Poker5:00pm...game Room...Chicken FridayKFC @ $7.5011:30am In Cafe

12Coffee & Donuts8:00am... CaféCrafters Club9:00am... Game RoomSavory SaturdayAve L & 30thNickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In Cafe

16Tai Chi9:00am... MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind Café.No Afternoon Grocery Bus.Line Dancing Class5pm In Café

17Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel.William S. Hart MuseumBreakfast at Coco’sLeave at 9amScrabble 1:30pm Game Room

18Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...game Room....Karaoke3pm In Cafe.

19Coffee & Donuts8:00am... Café.Crafters Club9:00am... Game Room.Nickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In Cafe

23Tai Chi9:00am... MPRCanasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind CaféNight Out“Los Originales” In PalmdaleLeave Center at 5pmLine Dancing Class5pm In Café

24Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/ChapelClear Captions1:30pm In CaféVision Loss Support Group1:30 In MPRScrabble 1:30pm Game Room

25Food Bank12noon...MPRPoker5:00pm...game Room...Friday Matinee“Crazy Rich Asians”1pm In Theater Room.

26Coffee & Donuts8:00am... CaféCrafters Club9:00am... Game RoomNickel BingoSnacks for Sale5c Per Card, Per Game$1 Pull Tabs12:30 In Cafe4th SATURDAY DANCE 5pm...Café, Tram Runs

30Tai Chi9:00am... MPR..Canasta12noon... Game RoomAV Bookmobile1-2:30pm... Behind Café.Line Dancing Class5pm In Café

31Chair Exercise9am... Game RmPokeno10am... Game RmQH UCC Bible Study11:00am... MPR/Chapel....Scrabble 1:30pm Game Room

MAYFLOWER SALON:Full Service Salon atReasonable Rates Right Hereon Campus. Haircuts, Style,Color, Perms, Even Extensions!Men’s Cuts Too! Mani-Pedi,Wax Services and MORE!Located Next to the Library.Call for an Appointment,661-943-3131.

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

fire, flood or gas leak or ifyou or your property

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

suspect a fire.

CornerMaintenance

CALL YOUR MAINTENANCEDEPARTMENT

• If there is a flood orplumbing stoppage thatyou cannot control.

• Any other maintenanceemergency that cannot waituntil business hours.

Mayflower IMaintenance Emergency661-943-2523, 24 hours

Mayflower IIMaintenance Emergency

661-722-8383

HarshfieldMaintenance Emergency

661-718-1775

Folly of the Trees

Please take extra care whenwalking around the property.

Although they are very beautifulthe leaves can be wet and

slippery and you can go off thepaths without noticing.

Activities Spotlight

4th SATURDAY DANCERETURNS!

DJ Joel and refreshments.Saturday, January 26 5:00pm

FREE, Donations accepted

THANK YOU FROM ALLTHE STAFF

We would like to thank all ofour residents who gave sogenerously to our staff for

Christmas. Without you it justwould not be so special. Weappreciate you all so much.

Catholic MassSt. Junipero Serra Church

Tuesday Catholic MassTuesdays, 10:00am

in the Mayflower MPR

QH UCC Church Info

SUNDAY SERVICES8:45 a.m. for Praise & Song

Service Begins: 9:00amCommunion: Jan. 6th, 9:00amMG Hosp.: Jan. 16th, 10:30am

Women’s Group: Jan. 27th10:30am

Men’s Group: Jan. 27th 11:30amBible Study: 11am Thursdays

LOOKING FORWARD

We are entering a time oflooking forward as we shop with

the rest of the world sellingmany things. We celebrate the

advent of the Christmas season,we give gifts to celebrate

friendships and we celebrate thebirth of Jesus long ago. Yet, thereal focus is on the New Year,

and the things we plan for in theNew Year. Here are a few things

to plan for:1. We should try to make new

friends.2. Make plans and start getting

together for the things wewant to do.

3. We need to pray more, readour bibles more and go to

church more.4. We need to thank God for his

many blessings.5. We need to share with others

about Jesus.The New Year should be a timeof joy because as Christians weknow that Jesus is our Lord and

all things are working toward hisreturn. Take comfort and joy inthat the big battles have alreadybeen won, for he has given us

eternal life.

- Pastor Roger Plessen

FRIENDS VISITINGFRIENDS

Mayflower residents who wishto be visited or make new

friends, please call the ChurchOffice at 661-722-2961.

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1/1 Yubeldena BondMary Jimenez

1/2 Charlotte Lavelle1/3 Genoveva Ornelas1/4 Walter Case1/5 Patricia Alexander

Gilbert Brown1/6 Joseph House1/7 Linda Miles

Martha Mancilla1/8 Dorothy Brown

Tina Jones1/9 Patricia Flack1/12 Josephine Garcia

Charles Witt1/13 Jeanine Hilsinger

Anne Ely1/14 Sibyl Doty

Ruth Lampson1/15 Paula Blake

Betty EmeryRamona ElyMary Smith

1/16 Darnell Maiden1/17 Stephen Deus Sr

Sheryon StewartJulie Fox

1/19 Judy Water1/20 Thomas Abbott

Elsie GoddardFabiola Romero

1/21 Christopher MontgomeryLillian Callahan

1/22 Charles Hatch1/23 Diane Berry

Shelley Smith1/24 Connie Snodgrass

Dora Byler

1/24 William Galliher1/26 John Harp

Debra Howard1/27 Robert Osenga

Reginald Pulley1/28 Ronald Frahm

Lori Castell1/31 Debra Thornburg

Anita Smith

JANUARY BIRTHSTONE

For babies born in January, thegarnet is the perfect gem to

represent their birthstone. Thisbeautiful stone, which is most

commonly red but can be foundin a range of other colors,

symbolizes peace, prosperityand good health. Some say it

even has the power to give thewearer eternal happiness, health

and wealth.We say it’s the perfect way to

start each year!

NewsNeighborhood

Tell us what is happening inyour lives or that of a friend orneighbor. New grandbaby,proposal, marriage or even anoverseas trip. Bring photos andshort description to Char inthe office.

JANUARY SEMINAR

January 24th1:30 to 2:30 in the Café

Can’t hear on the phone?Captioned phone conversationsare displayed on the screen soyou never miss what is being

said.Get your FREE Caption Phone!Nothing to pay for ...... EVER!

Come and meet with SteveSoiferman who will explain how

this Federal Program providesCaption Phones at NO COST forthose who are hard of hearing.

No income qualifications.Refreshments and door prizes.

Mayflower KaraokeJoin us for Karaoke to get those

vocal cords warmed up for 2019.All are welcome.

Friday, January 18th3pm in the Café

Our great cooks will be ready toserve you appetizers at great

prices.

Friday KFC LunchFriday, January 11th

11:30 in the Café$7.50

Drumstick & thigh with Mac &Cheese or Mashed Potatoes as

side, biscuit and drinkSign up in office

Please remember to pay inadvance in the office by January

10th