The Fountains at Bronson Place 1700 Bronson Way Kalamazoo, MI 49009 A new semester of Watermark University starts this month! Check out the fifty courses in our Spring 2019 catalog and find something to invoke thought, ignite your artistic passion, sooth your soul or energize your body. There's something for everyone, from Coin Collecting to Tai Chi. Times and dates are subject to change, so please consult the monthly calendar and building postings for updated information and detailed descriptions of each class. If you've ever tried Paklava (the Armenian take on Baklava) you know that it is a delicious pastry brought to the United States from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. While making it yourself may seem an intimidating task, it's really not all that difficult to make. It does take some practice and patience to create perfection though. Join Community Life Associate, Tania Kazanjian to learn the basics of creating Paklava at home, and sample some authentic Armenian Paklava! Class meets on Friday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Activity Room Watermark University January 7, 2019: At 2:00 a ride to Peace, Love, and Donuts January 13, 2019: At 3:30 a Family & Friends Social for Coffee & Donuts in the activity room January 23, 2019: At noon a lunch outing at Bilbos January 27, 2019: At 3:30 a Birthday Party for January Birthdays in the activity room January 29, 2019: At 3:00 a visit from the Portage Senior Band in the Town Center Auditorium Special Events & Outings Visit our blog at http://bronsonplace.watermarkcommunities.com/join-the-talk 1700 Bronson Way · Kalamazoo, MI 49009 1-269-382-3546 · www.watermarkcommunities.com A Watermark Retirement Community INDEPENDENT LIVING · ASSISTED LIVING · MEMORY CARE · SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION January 2019 The Gardens Welcome to 2019! Each year we wrap up the year with celebrations and family gatherings, and then January 1st creeps up on us and we realize that we're about to begin another new year. What does that mean to you? While you may no longer make resolutions for things like your health, financial well-being, and other specific goals for your wellness, it's important that we all take on the new year with a focus on what we will do to continue living an invigorating life. Will you read through the Watermark University catalog and find a class in which you can learn a new hobby or study the changing world in a new way? Will you pick up a new fitness class like Tai Chi, Yoga, or Ping Pong to give your heart and muscles a pick-me-up? Whatever it is, remember that there is always room in our lives to introduce something new. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself, and have a great year! In With the New! Swelling of the legs, feet and ankles is a common problem in seniors. The medical term for this is edema. Edema is the trapping of excess fluid in any part of the body, but occurs most commonly in the ankles, legs and feet. Usually swelling of the legs and feet comes on gradually and may not be noticed immediately. If edema is accompanied by shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest pain or one leg is swollen while the other one isn’t, the patient should seek immediate medical evaluation. The treatment of swelling of the legs and feet depends on the cause of the edema. The onset of swelling of the legs, ankle or feet requires an initial evaluation by a medical care provider to determine the cause. If you notice the onset of swelling in your legs, feet or ankles, have it checked out. Path to Well-Being Some of our friends in the Gardens like to be on the move. Whenever, there are activities elsewhere in the Fountains such as the Town By Center they like to get out and visit. They end up "killing to birds with one stone so to speak because not only are they able to take in new sights of the Town Center they are also able to get in some exercise. For those of our friends in the Gardens who aren't able to walk around the very large community, they are able to engage in Positive Moves every morning in the den. There they learn exercises that keep their joints and muscles from becoming stiff. We plan on continuing our exercise regiment into the new year in order to stay fit. Thriving