On December 30th, 2017 our residents Celebrated New Years Eve at our “Night in

Hollywood” New Years Eve Party. Over 100 residents had a delicious meal and

danced the night away to the sounds of the Terry

Thompson Band. What a way to welcome in 2018!

February 3rd, 2018-7:00 pm-Movie Night-

Going in Style Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three life-long pals risk it all by embarking on a daring

bid to knock off the very bank that abscond-ed with their money. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin.

Run Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes. Rated: PG-13

February 10th, 2018-7:00 pm-Movie Night-Fences-Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, the film

adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes a passionate look at

former baseball player Troy Maxson as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis. Run Time:

2 hours, 18 minutes. Rated: PG-13

February 17th, 2018-7:00 pm-Movie Night- Victoria & Abdul-The amazing true story of an

unexpected friendship between Queen Victoria (Academy Award® winner Judi

Dench) and a young clerk named Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), who becomes a teacher,

spiritual advisor, and devoted friend. Starring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal. Run Time: 1 Hour, 51

minutes. Rated: PG-13

February 24th, 2018, Movie Night-Stronger- A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers

while struggling to recover from devastating trauma. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana

Maslany. Run Time 1 hour, 58 minutes. Rated: R

Sunday February 4th, 2018-2:00 pm-Documentary-Origins-The film looks at the advances of our civilization and how the recklessness of unchecked technology is

choking out the environment. "Origins" shows how man, technology, and nature can walk

together. Run Time: 1hour 40 minutes

Sunday February 11th, 2018-2:00 pm-Documentary-Al Capone: Icon-Was Al Capone the quintessential self-made

American, a ruthless killer, or both? From his early days rising through the ranks of New

York's gangs, to his slow demise in the aftermath of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre,

this film examines Capone's personal history and unveils his unexpected connections to

modern-day organized crime, law enforcement, and popular culture.

Run Time: 58 minutes

Sunday, February 18th, 2018-2:00 pm-Documentary-In Search of Beethoven-If we

had to choose ten great things about humanity, there would probably be several Beethoven works amongst them. This is the story of one of the gods of western music,

Ludwig Van Beethoven. Run Time: 50 minutes

Sunday February 25th, 2018-2:00 pm-Documentary-Israel: A Royal Tour-

This non-stop, groundbreaking adventure takes you on a historic journey throughout Isra-el, at the intersection of the world's three great religions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Peter Greenberg explore Israel as you've never seen it before-- through the eyes of its

leader. Run Time: 58 minutes

Documentaries

Winter Safety Tips from St. Andrew’s Senior Solu ons

We are in the heart of the winter season and with amount of snow and ice affec ng our area, the staff at St. Andrew’s Senior Solu ons would like to take this opportunity to share 

some  ps about winter safety with clients and caregivers.  

Winter poses many threats to older adults but by pu ng some precau ons in place we can prevent a lot of poten al problems. If your loved one lives independently in their own home, make sure that they have assis-tance with things like shoveling snow and deicing their driveways and walkways.  Heart a acks from over exer on are more common in older adults.  And while snow and ice put us all at risk for falls, keep in mind 

the serious affects a fall can have on an older adult.   

If your loved one has a diagnosis of demen a, make sure that they are dressing adequately for the weather.  Make sure that they are keeping the home at a comfortable temperature 

 

Emo onally, this  me of year can also be difficult for many people.  The a ermath of the holidays can cause feelings of loneliness and “Winter Blues” combined with the symptoms of depression so many feel related to Seasonal Affec ve Disorder, so it is also important that we focus on our emo onal health.  Be sure to be 

aware of a loved one’s emo onal well-being in addi on to assessing their physical health needs and overall safety.  

 

And a general reminder to everyone who has to travel this  me of year, even short distances: Be sure to have blankets, washer fluid, emergency flares, and something like cat li er for trac on in the car at all  mes. 

Also be sure to keep cell phones charged.    

The staff at St. Andrew’s Senior Solu ons wishes you and your family a safe and warm Winter.  Remember Spring is just around the corner.  If you would like an evalua on for in-home assistance please call LeAnn 

McMurry, Client Services Director at 314‐726‐5766. 

Anything typed in Red is an Activity that you must sign up for through Activities on Sign

up Day, or in the Activity Office

Room Key: APDR-Andrés Private Dining

Room AR=Art room

CR=Classroom FC=Fitness Center

G=Gallery GR=Game Room

GPDR=Grille Private Dining Room

GGR-Grille Green Room GGrR-Grille Granite Room

L=Lobby MPR=Multipurpose Room

(Building A) P=Pool

T=Theatre

The Choices you want and the Solutions you Need Tuesday February 6th-Leave at 9:15 am-We will be

taking a tour of the Bissinger’s Chocolate Factory. There is no cost, but there are guideline that we must follow:

-Do not enter the production area unless guided by a Bis-singer’s employee

-Hairnets must be worn in all production and warehouse areas. Beard nets must be worn by an individual that has any amount of facial hair. Hats are not to be worn in place of harinets.

-Jewelry is prohibited in the production and warehouse areas.

No cell phones or cameras are allowed.

-No food, drink or open container of any kind is allowed in the production or warehouse areas.

No glass is allowed in the production and warehouse areas.

Visitors are required to wear a Bissinger’s provided smock.

No smoking and/or chewing tobacco is allowed in the building.

For your safety, visitors can only wear flat, closed-toe shoes in the production and warehouse areas.

Tuesday, February 13th-Leave at 10:15 am-We will tour the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis. This museum is a unique

museum featuring doll houses through the ages, and many other minia-ture exhibitions. Cost for this trip is $6.00/Person.

We will then have lunch at Hodak’s Restaurant

Tuesday, February 20th-Leave at 10:00 am-We will be attending the Orchid show at the Botanical Gardens. Immerse yourself in a tropical

oasis brimming with vibrant blooming orchids at the Orchid Show, a once-a-year opportunity to view a rotating display of hundreds of orchids from the Garden's

expansive living collection. Cost for this tour is $5.00/person plus the General Admission fee of $12.00. If you are a Member of the Botanical Garden you

will get in free.

We will then have lunch at Cunettos Restaurant.

February 27th-Leave at 10:00 am-We will see a movie and Lunch. We will let you know the movie we will be going to the week before, then you may let us know if you wish to attend or stay at the Willows.

Lunch To Be Determined.

As a part of our recognition program and honoring an employee, we would l like to share with you a new program called The STAR Treatment. These 4X 6 cards are located at the 211 Main

Lobby front desk, activities department office and The Grille, server will get you one by request. We have inserted one of these cards into your January Gazette so you may see what they look like and may use the one you have just received. At the top, you will write the employee’s name, then mark the category you felt they showed and write a short explanation of how they displayed

great customer service. We ask you sign your name, but they may be anonymous as well. Please return the card to Heather Finkelston, Director’s Office, located near

the main lobby at the 211 entrance. These cards are then collected and once a month management se-

lects an employee of the month after reading through all of the cards and voting. They employees not

chosen are also praised for going the extra mile. We are happy to bring this program to you as we know you also want to be sure the staff is recognized for all they do for

Book Review

February 8th, 2018

10:30 am in the Theatre

Join our Book Reviewer,

Clare Sanford, as she reviews the book -

George Washington-The Wonder of the Age

By John Rhodehamel

I Love you for a lifetime

Not only for a day I love you for who

you are Not what you do or

say

February 2018

My incredibly wonderful mother turns 80 this year. If you ever meet her, please tell her that I said she turns

70 this year. The last number of years, Mom has slowed down a bit. Although my three brothers and I are very dedicated to our mother, we could never equal the amount of

love and care she has provided for us. I pray every day for Mom’s health, safety, and happiness.

Happiness. Unless there are some secret government files, I believe each of us has one go around on this wonderful planet of ours. So why would we not try to live life in a manner that makes us as happy as possible every single day?

Some may say happiness is based on obtaining satisfaction through a sense of meaning in our lives. Motivational speakers talk about happiness being contagious, thus we believe when we do something nice for one person, that person will do something nice for someone else, and so on and so on. I’ve learned from years of working with seniors, that a sense of purpose has a lot to do with happiness. I saw the positive energy my mother-in-law, Carol Krobath, exhibited when she

tutored children in need or helped deliver food to the hungry. Her time on Earth was cut too short, but she sure helped a lot of people while she was here. I think that made her very happy.

Millions of people believe winning the lottery in order to eliminate financial stress or to enjoy material pleasures will improve one’s happiness. I know that driving a new Cadillac would make me very happy, but that new car smell eventually wears off.

Research shows that money has a limited ceiling on the impact of happiness. Regardless, I wouldn’t mind winning the lottery in order to test that research.

Others believe that there’s a special somebody out there, a soul mate, who will make a person happy. Or children would make for a happy couple. Then again, some people blame those they love the most for their unhappiness and we won’t talk about divorce rates. Studies show that the impact of a spouse or children on one’s happiness is only about 10%. Not sure

that I agree with that stat.

I think I’m missing the point; happiness must be based on possessing a healthy physical body. I see those exercise equip-ment commercials on TV and those fit people always have a smile on their face. Then again, why would people say Saint Nick is “jolly”? We certainly know he’s always happy but isn’t necessarily focused on healthy eating and exercise. From

personal experience, a plate of pasta and meatballs sure makes me happy…take my plate away and I’ll become visibly unhappy.

My kids say I’m most happy after I take a nap. Studies do show that people who sleep 8-9.5 hours per night tend to wake up happier. What about time of day? People are most happy earlier in the day, but their mood drops as the day goes on. Many people are typically happy on Friday. Okay, I need to make sure I get to bed on Thursday night by 9pm and wake up Friday

between 5 and 6:30am so I can enjoy a bit of happiness before my day progresses.

Brooking Park has a wonderful woman who just turned 110 years old. Her family, friends, Bingo and Schlafly beer makes her happy. I spoke with a gentleman this week who lost his wife of 67 years. There was no doubt that his happiness has

been centered around their love for each other. I spoke with a resident from the Willows who stated Chef’s meals make her very happy. (I know if service is slow, all of you get very unhappy!) Many evenings I leave the office and see a visitor

playing the piano while residents and families sing along; they appear very happy. Frequently I get to see the happiness of a resident petting a visiting dog. I enjoy seeing residents gush with happiness when they show me pictures of their

grandchildren. I’ve seen the simple feeling of happiness this winter with some residents sitting comfortably by a fireplace while drinking a cup of coffee.

Here’s the point. We can agree that all of us want to be happy; how we get there is an individualized plan and certainly entails more than one aspect of our lives. An internal question for each of us is to determine if we’re taking control of our

own happiness. Are we doing the things that make us happy? My challenge for all of you is to keep discovering what makes you happy. If it’s your family, then try to spend even more time with them. If’s it’s your church service, then sing a little

louder at the next one. If it’s the friendship of your neighbors, then invite them to dinner. If it’s a fine bottle of wine, well, talk to your doctor about that as I’m not going to tell you to drink it up! I do know that you are worth being happy. If

there’s any way the staff and I can help make life happier for you, please let us know.

I was talking with some buddies this past weekend. One of them said I appear very happy with my employment at Brooking Park and the Willows. I am very happy thanks to all of you. I love our community. Thank you for your positive impact on

my personal happiness. As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Tony

P.S. I’m hoping the Cubs have a great 2018…that will make me very happy.

1st-Mary Evans

1st Mary Evans 1st-Jenny Kerwin 3rd-Chuck Finch

10th-Ann Levasseur 11th-Don Boekemeier 14th-Patricia Hanley

15th-Kent Kehr 17th-Maureen Moore

18th-Shirley Green 21st-Rosemary Padberg

22nd Katie Klingler 24th-Marilyn Donovan 25th-Irma Jean Tooke

28th-Rebecca Germann

Coffee with Heather

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

10:00 am

Come enjoy socializing with the other residents and Heather

On Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 2:00 pm our residents were treated to an amazing

concert by Stephanie Trick and her husband Paolo Alderighi. The couple are masters on

the piano and create some beautiful arrangements for four hands piano duets.

They were wonderful to watch and our audience gave them , not one but, two standing ovations which were both well

deserved. We can’t wait to have them back at the Willows!

Brooking Park and the Willows 211 South Woods Mill Road Chesterfield, MO 63017

We are on the web www.newwillows.com

Phone: 314-576-0800 Fax-314-576-9940

February Massage Walk-ins Welcome

Wednesday, February 21st-10am to 2pm In your home or in the spa

$1.00 per minute chair massage

$35.00 for 30minutes massage

$70.00 for full body massage

Please call Barb Endicott, LMT, CpmT, BCTMB at 314-378-0514 for appointments