December 24, 2017

The Week at a Glance!

Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve

12:30 Sunday Dinner, MDR

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day

12:30 Christmas Buffet, GR

Tuesday, December 26

10:00 Writers’ Group

1:00 Fareway & Wheatsfield shopping

Wednesday, December 27 10:00 ALDI’s & Lincoln Center Hy-Vee

Thursday, December 28 3:45 Singspiration/Vespers

6:00 Bus to Women’s BB game vs Kansas

6:00 Game Night, LIB

Friday, December 29 8:30-10:30 1st National Bank Hours

10:00 N. Fareway, N WalMart

1:00 Women’s Bridge

7:15 Bus to Men’s BB vs Kansas State

Saturday, December 30

The start of another big weekend!

DAILY EXERCISE

Exercise is held in the Green Room,

M-F mornings at 8:30 a.m. Holidays are optional!

EXERCISE CLASSES

Exercise classes with Karen Bates will not be held in the

month of December.

Schedules and locations will change in January, so

watch the daily schedule or check with the Front Desk.

PODIATRY CLINICS, by appointment, 2:30-4 pm. January 18 February 15

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Northcrest News

Sunday Dinner December 24

12:30 p.m., MDR

Northcrest Community Over 50 years of service to older adults in the Greater Ames

Cranberry & Sage Stuffed Turkey Roasted New Potatoes

Normandy Blend Vegetables

Homemade Bread

Fresh Fruit & Peach Crisp

New Resident Shredder A shredder donated by an anonymous elf is available for use by all NC residents. It is located in the K Laundry Room in the Lower Level (by the pool table). Please be aware that it is maintained by you, the residents. See direc-tions posted there for care.

Wheatsfield Co-op Grocery There has been a request to stop at Wheatsfield Grocery on our shopping runs, so we will add that to the Monday route on a trial basis. Try it and see if you like the more organic choices!

United Way award At its December 15th celebration of the suc-cess of the 2017 Campaign, United Way presented Northcrest with a Gold Award for it’s exemplary participation. Check out the award in the Library! Well Done!

Northcrest Circle Luncheon You are invited to GET WARM FOR THE COLD WINTER WEATHER! You are en-couraged to wear a warm hat and/or scarf! Join in the fun for chili, cornbread, salad & lemon dessert! Reserve your space by Jan 9. Thu, Jan 11, Noon, MDR

New Year’s Eve Grand Game Night Mark your calendars for New Year’s Eve and join in for Game Night and good food. Be sure to bring your own beverage of choice with your own glass and a food item to share. Plates & napkins will be furnished. Starting time is 6:00 pm and goes until we can’t stay awake!! Sun, Dec 31, MDR

ANNOUNCEMENTS Northcrest Wish List Emergency Back up Generator $1000

Thanks to Dolores Gronemeyer

Combo Tool Kit $700

Thanks to an anonymous donor

Drain Auger $650 Fluke (multi meter) $275

Thanks to Laura Shanks

Stud Finder $110

Thanks to Carolyn Jarnagin

Framing Nailer $275 Finish Nailer $175

Thanks to Wallace Sanders

Back Up Bus Cameras 2 @ $300 $600

Thanks to an anonymous donor

Travel Folding Stools, 3 @ $150 $450 Sturdy Card Tables, 3 @ $60 $180

Thanks to Barb Adams

Electric Knife Sharpener $150

Thanks to Jan & Bob Samuelson

Soup Pots & Accessories, 2 @ $275 $550

Thanks to Helen McRoberts

Medium & Large Braisers $275

Thanks To Wallace Sanders

Deluxe Utility Totes, 3 @ $75 $225 Reality Orientation Display $400

Thanks to Jan & Bob Samuelson

Rock N’ Go Wheelchair $1400 New BINGO Supplies $400 Smart TV for Mulberry Place $1500 Vital Signs Monitor $1600

Thanks to an anonymous donor

Indoor Raised Bed Garden $2500

Mon, Dec 25, Christmas Buffet 12:30, Green Room, $14.25

Baked Ham & Turkey, Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Almondine, & more. Dutch Apple & Pumpkin Pie too!

Reservations were due on the 21st.

O.W.L.S. “The Art of Conservation: A visit with D’ing Darling”, portrayed by Tom Milligan. This historical presentation brings to life the 2 time Pulizer Prize winning cartoonist. $7.50 optional Soup & Salad Bar must be re-served by Dec 29. Sign up! Tue, Jan 2, Bus at 10:30 am.

Michael Londra in Concert The Irish Tenor, Michael Londra, will star in a multi media tribute to President Kennedy entitled “JFK & Me”. Tickets are $28 at the Iowa State Center ticket office. Fisher Theater, Fri, Jan 19, Bus at 7:00 pm.

ACTORS’ The Murder Room In the style of Agatha Christie and Monty Python, there is fast-paced, witty dialogue; hidden compartments; and non-stop hilari-ty. Don't miss this zany farce! Fri, Jan 26, Bus at 6:45 pm Sun, Feb 4, Bus at 1:15 pm (Please note: Opening night is on Thu, Jan 25 with refreshments. For the future, please let receptionist or Ronnie know your preference for attending.)

January Mystery Tour Barring poor weather, the Party Bus will hit the road south to Des Moines for 2 stops of interest and a lunch. $5 plus your meal. Some walking or standing may be involved. Mon, Jan 15, Bus at 9:30 am. Home~3:30?

Marigold Field Explained! For those of you on the trip last summer to Slater that saw the marigolds: Kemin In-dustries extracts lutein and adds it to eve-rything from multivitamins to skin care products! Who knew?!! (Clipping in Mail Room on other products from Kemin!)

Cyclone Club Luncheon Speaker will be Coach Steve Prohm. $12 at the door, Thu, Jan 4, Bus, 11:00 am.

Women’s Basketball Thu, Dec 28, vs Kansas, Bus at 6:00 pm Sun, Dec 31, vs Oklahoma, Bus at 1:30.

Men’s Basketball Fri, Dec 29, vs K. State, Bus at 7:15 pm. Mon, Jan 1, vs Texas, Bus at 5:15 pm

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO

RONNIE’S RAMBLES

SPORTS

In Loving Memory

Of

Stan Davidson August 12, 1918—December 14, 2017

A Celebration of Life for both

Stan and Helen

will be held in the spring.

New Year’s Day Potluck Co-chairs: Diane Parsons & Janie

Lohnes with committee of Jerry Parsons, Doug Finnemore,

Mary Gillette and Anna Johnson.

Monday, January 1, 12:30 pm. Pork Roast with Gravy, $4.50.

Please note that each resident should bring their own table service:

Plates, silverware, cups, and saucers. It is recommended to reserve seats by

placing your dishes at your seat that morning.

Please sign up at the Front

Desk to bring a dish to serve 8;

couples should bring enough

for 12. Reservation deadline is Thu,

Dec. 28th by 8:30 am.

Serving times for Regular Daily Meals in the Main Dining Room*:

Lunch, Monday- Saturday: Sign up by 10:00am. Lunch is served from 12:00pm-12:30pm

Dinner, Monday–Saturday: Sign up by 3:30pm. Dinner is Served from 5:30pm-6:00pm

Sunday Dinner: Sign up by 8:00am, served at 12:30pm *Check Northcrest News for locations and serving times for special events.

Sunday, December 24

12:30pm, Lunch, MDR: Cranberry & Sage Stuffed Turkey, Roasted New Potatoes,

Normandy Blend Vegetables, Homemade Bread, Fresh Fruit, Peach Crisp

HCC Supper: Seafood Bisque, Biscuit, Fruit Salad, Chocolate Pie

Monday, December 25 Christmas Buffet, GR

HCC Lunch: Baked Ham, Cheddar & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes,

Green Bean Almondine, Fresh Fruit, Apple Pie

Dinner: Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, Carrots, Fruit Salad, Frosted Brownie

Tuesday, December 26

Lunch: Four Cheese Baked Ziti, Gar lic Toast, Grapes, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit,

Monster Cookie

Dinner: Pesto Baked Chicken, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Capr i Vegetables, Fruit

Salad, Blueberry Cobbler

Wednesday, December 27

Lunch: Turkey Chili, Corn Bread, Fresh Fruit, Rocky Road Ice Cream

Dinner: Country Fr ied Beef Steak with White Peppered Gravy, Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Pecan Bar

Thursday, December 28

Lunch: Cheeseburger, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Garnish, Fresh Fr ied Potato Chips

with Parmesan Ranch Dipping Sauce, Bread & Butter Pickles, Fresh Fruit, Banana Bar

Dinner: Moroccan Spiced Pork Loin, Corn Bread Stuffing, Brussel Sprouts, Fresh

Fruit, Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Friday, December 29

Lunch: Italian Sausage Hoagie with Roasted Peppers & Onions, Broccoli, Fresh

Fruit, Maple Butter Blondies

Dinner: Baked Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Long Grain & Wild

Rice, Pickled Beets, Fruit Salad, Black Forest Pudding

Saturday, December 30

Lunch: Eggs Benedict Casserole, Hash Browns, Cottage Cheese with Tomato, Grape

Fruit, Lemon Pie

Dinner: Fried Catfish, Herbed Orzo, Normandy Blend Vegetables, Fruit Salad,

Spice Cake