The Village Voice A Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story Volume 13 | Issue 11 — November 2013 November -- Let’s Educate! This November, let’s be thankful that we have the opportuni- ty to experience new endeavors, and learn new information. Along with your peers, you will find that it’s never too late to try something new. Let’s welcome the educational opportuni- ties presented before us with an open mind and heart. Sustainable Landscape Presentation Saturday, 2nd & 16th @ 3:00pm Garden Creek Suzanne Morrison, owner of Earthscapes, a full-service landscape design company in San Luis Obispo, is pleased to join us and present a course on water conservation and succulents. Her company special- izes in sustainable landscapes by incorporating native and edible plant palettes with an emphasis on water conservation. Piñata Paint Art Project Thursday, 7th @ 2:00pm Sydney Creek In partnership with Central Coast Hospice, Sydney Creek presents an opportunity to learn an intriguing artform: using Piñata paints on Yupo paper. Piñata is an alcohol-based paint that works best on a non- porous surface, such as Yupo paper. Piñata allows the retention of the vibrancy and richness of freshly laid paint, giving artwork an almost glass like quality. Fire & Fall Prevention Presentation Monday, 18th @ 3:00pm The Palms Living Room The Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults is covered by a grant from FEMA awarded in 2013 to the City of San Luis Obispo to provide smoke alarm checks, new batteries and smoke alarm instal- lation, safety education and awareness on fire and fall prevention, as well as tips on calling 9-1-1. VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES Monday, 11th Villages Campus-Wide Gather- ing @ 2:00pm @ Garden Creek (RSVP requested to 543.2300.) Sydney Creek @ 2:00pm While more than 60,000 men and women are still deployed on active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, it’s our duty to express our gratitude. And so to them—and to the millions who’ve served their beloved America from the Revolutionary War to the present—we say Thank You every Veterans Day. Hear inspiring speaker Lt. Colonel David Kramer, a 21-year Army veteran and West Point gradu- ate. Soar, in four-part harmony, dur- ing a special patriotic performance by The Village Chorus, and let your heart beat true for the red-white-and- blue during a moving flag presenta- tion by the Honor Color Guard. Come for the veterans, and … come for the cake! Refreshments will be served.
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The Village VoiceA Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story
The Villages of San Luis Obispo55 Broad StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Volume 13 | Issue 11 — November 2013
November -- Let’s Educate!This November, let’s be thankful that we have the opportuni-ty to experience new endeavors, and learn new information. Along with your peers, you will find that it’s never too late to try something new. Let’s welcome the educational opportuni-ties presented before us with an open mind and heart.
Sustainable Landscape PresentationSaturday, 2nd & 16th @ 3:00pmGarden CreekSuzanne Morrison, owner of Earthscapes, a full-service landscape design company in San Luis Obispo, is pleased to join us and present a course on water conservation and succulents. Her company special-izes in sustainable landscapes by incorporating native and edible plant palettes with an emphasis on water conservation.
Piñata Paint Art ProjectThursday, 7th @ 2:00pmSydney Creek In partnership with Central Coast Hospice, Sydney Creek presents an opportunity to learn an intriguing artform: using Piñata paints on Yupo paper. Piñata is an alcohol-based paint that works best on a non-porous surface, such as Yupo paper. Piñata allows the retention of the vibrancy and richness of freshly laid paint, giving artwork an almost glass like quality.
Fire & Fall Prevention PresentationMonday, 18th @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomThe Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults is covered by a grant from FEMA awarded in 2013 to the City of San Luis Obispo to provide smoke alarm checks, new batteries and smoke alarm instal-lation, safety education and awareness on fire and fall prevention, as well as tips on calling 9-1-1.
Retirement Living55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Administrator: Martin Herter
The Palms: 805.543.2300The Oaks: 805.543.2342
For More Information:Sher Roberts —805.543.2300
Assisted Living73 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405Administrator: Bill Grady
License #: 405800467Garden Creek: 805.543.2311
For More Information:Sher Roberts —805.543.2300
Memory Care1234 Laurel Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Administrator: Martin Herter
License #: 405800577Sydney Creek: 805.543.2350
For More Information:Jenny Molinar—805.543.2350
VETERANS dAyCEREMONIESMonday, 11thVillages Campus-Wide Gather-ing @ 2:00pm @ Garden Creek(RSVP requested to 543.2300.)
Sydney Creek @ 2:00pm
While more than 60,000 men and women are still deployed on active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, it’s our duty to express our gratitude. And so to them—and to the millions who’ve served their beloved America from the Revolutionary War to the present—we say Thank You every Veterans Day. Hear inspiring speaker Lt. Colonel David Kramer, a 21-year Army veteran and West Point gradu-ate. Soar, in four-part harmony, dur-ing a special patriotic performance by The Village Chorus, and let your heart beat true for the red-white-and-blue during a moving flag presenta-tion by the Honor Color Guard. Come for the veterans, and … come for the cake! Refreshments will be served.
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
www.villagesofslo.com / www.sydneycreek.com
Wild Holiday VisitorsBy Jeri O’Neill Thanksgiving came a little early this year to The Villages with the arrival of some wild turkeys that started visiting the com-munities in September. Although we live within the city limits, our beautiful grounds frequently host creatures normally found in the country. Squirrels climb the trees in the daytime; raccoons stop by at night. Deer prefer to roam at dawn and at dusk. In October, we even had a black bear pass through our property! Many birds such as robins, sparrows, blue jays, orioles, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and finches consider this their home, but long-time neighbors don’t ever recall seeing wild turkeys strolling about. All California avifauna (birds of a certain region) lists con-sider the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) a non-native introduced species. According to an article by Don Roberson, “Wild Turkey: A Native California Bird?,” they are well established in the oak savan-nas and foothills of Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. In the 1960s and 1970s, before there was much concern about ecology, the California Department of Fish and Game sponsored state-wide introductions of the large birds. As a result, wild turkeys currently occupy 18 percent of the state. We don’t live far from the foothills of Cerro San Luis (San Luis Mountain). Many critters use the streambed of Old Garden Creek, the namesake of The Village at Garden Creek, and follow it down to our campus. As best we can tell, the wild turkeys have fol-lowed the same trail, using the dry creek bed as a passage to food and water resources. The best time to view the big birds is at sun-down. They like to forage around the perimeter of The Oaks and in the Central Circle near the entrances to Garden Creek and The Palms. It is important not to feed the large fowls, because they will lose their fear of humans and become aggressive toward people, especially during breeding season. The average adult turkey can weigh as much as 20 pounds, so they could do some damage, if in-censed. As with all wild creatures, we should admire them from afar and just let them be.
Retirement LivingThe Palms & The Oaks
Take Note of These dates!Sydney Creek’s Happy Hour is a Friday favorite of our residents, their families, and our staff! A new round of tasty beverages (and classic tunes) will be served this month at 2:00pm, on the following dates: 11/1 - Apple Cider Punch, 11/8 - Hot Cran-berry Tea, 11/15 - Pumpkin Pie Smoothies, 11/22 - Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, and 11/29 - Cranberry Cheesecake Shakes!
Leaf-Imprint Art ProjectMonday, 4th & Wednesday, 13th @ 2:00pmJoin us, as we create artwork supplied with materials from Mother Nature; leaf- imprinted drink coasters. Leaves, stems, and twigs will be used to decorate clay squares that can serve as a family keepsake.
What’s Cooking @ Sydney Creek? -- Bread Pudding!Tuesday, 19th @ 11:30amLet’s put our chef hats on, and assist in the making of the classic comfort-orient-ed dessert of bread pudding! Many of you are familiar with this lightly spiced, thick pudding, which is made from simple pantry items like bread, eggs, milk, and sugar ... but have you ever tasted it made with such love? Sydney Creek Support GroupWednesday, 20th @ 5:30pmYou are not alone -- join us. The support group is an open forum for Sydney Creek families to share their thoughts with their peers. Come to share; come to listen. Please RSVP to the Front Desk by Monday, October 18th.
Sydney Creek’s Thanksgiving dinnerThursday, 21st @ 6:00pmWe know how important it is to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with your loved one, so we invite you to join us at Sydney Creek. Our Thanksgiv-ing Dinner is an appreciated tradition, and we encourage you to join us and your loved one on this special evening. Musical crooner, Steve McCann, will be back to embrace classic tunes with you! Please RSVP to the Front Desk by the 19th.
Violin duetTuesday, 26th @ 2:00pmJoin us as we proudly present Brynn Albanese of Café Musique and musi-cian Emily Cox for an amazing violin performance. Words cannot appropri-ately describe the talent of these ladies. Therefore, make sure to attend this gathering with your loved one!
November -- Cuddle Up!Don’t Miss These Dates!
NOTABLES:BirthdaysEugene Earle - 2ndRuth Tolmachoff - 2ndNorma Corey - 10thGene Irvin - 16thEillien Goodwin - 17thBetty Friedlander - 21st
WelcomeRon BriggsNeil KeyesBoyd LoweMarjorie Pohl
Good-ByeMargit BiluLois Cragun
Bill Nachlinger and Boyd Lowe share a nice afternoon at Avila Valley Barn.
ASSISTANT AdMINISTRATOR’S NOTE:Dear Family & Friends, Thanksgiving dinner has got to be one of my favorite holiday meals. It’s not Thanksgiving unless I have all the goodies my mom has always prepared: roasted turkey, mashed pota-toes and gravy, stuffing, jellied cran-berry sauce, cranberry-orange relish, peas, homemade rolls, raspberry/cream cheese gelatin salad, spiced peaches, sparkling apple cider, and pumpkin or apricot pie for dessert. Yummm! If I hadn’t already booked a seat at the family table, you can bet I would be here at The Palms, enjoying the delicious feast that our outstanding Dining Services staff prepares. Now don’t get me wrong, Mom puts on quite the spread, but how can she compete with all the bounty our cooks can provide? Bubbly champagne accom-panies iced shrimp, salmon mousse, turkey, prime rib au jus, baked ham, yams, stuffing, assorted veggies, and salads. Oaks and Palms residents will also have a minimum of five desserts from which to choose--what a happy dilemma! Aside from savoring a tasty feast, Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all of our blessings. One of the biggest blessings we have in San Luis Obispo is our fantastic public safety group. It is a Villages tradition to deliver turkey and all the trimmings to the four fire stations, two ambulance units, and the police dispatch office. It’s heartwarming to see the grins on the faces of all those special people who do so much for us, all year long.Happy Thanksgiving!
- Jeri O’Neill
Doreen Anderson and Nadine Cole visit with the cats at Woods Humane Society.
Resident Spotlight - William “Bill” Warren -By Cindy Bellotti, daughter William “Bill” H. Warren was born on June 4, 1921, in Riverside, California. His parents had a farm of many acres in Sunnymead, California (Moreno Valley) on the corner of Alessandro Boulevard and Parris Boulevard where they also had a gas station. Bill has a sister who is three years younger, and still resides in Moreno Valley. As a child, Bill and his dad hunted rabbits, deer, and quail, all of which were used for food. On the farm, they raised chickens, cows, and pigs. Their money crops were wheat and olives which were sold to the Mission Inn in Riverside. Bill remembers his first paying job was shooting meadowlarks for the farm-ers at twenty-five cents a bird. Later, he worked at March Air Force Base as a bartender in the Officers Club. While in high school and college, he played the clarinet in the marching band and at dances. Bill has marched in five Tourna-ment of Roses parades. Bill had an extensive career with the Air Force which spanned a thirty-year period. Initially, he was sent to Colorado Springs Air Force Academy. Follow-ing his training, he was stationed at March Air Force Base. After serving in the Air Force and two children later, he went to work for Riverside Bell Telephone Company. Later, Bill joined the Air National Guard in Ontario, California. In his free time at home, he attended to his amateur radio station with call letters K6JM and would do phone patches for various people in other parts of the United States and abroad. Around 1963, the Civil Service branch of the gov-ernment hired Bill as a Federal Building Manager. He began this work in San Francisco, eventually moved to Las Vegas, and then back to San Francisco. He was also in charge of “La Casa Pacifica,” or better known as “President Nixon’s Pacific White House” in San Clemente, California. Finally, Bill retired. He and his wife, Sue, moved to Los Osos, California in 1981. Bill was thrilled that he was able to enjoy his favorite pastime of playing golf. He also treasured having time to read the many books he had collected over the years. Bill and Sue also collected many fond memories from their ex-tensive travels all over the world. Bill moved to The Palms approximately 10 years ago. During these years, he frequently volunteered for the Senior Program at the San Luis Obispo California Highway Patrol office. Bill has two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters whom he deeply cherishes. In reflection, Bill agrees that he has lived an active and adventurous life.
Bill joined the Sydney Creek Family in February, 2013. Sharing his stories with fellow residents and staff, assisting with varied marketing, reception, and activities department projects, and reading his array of delivered publications are highlights of many days.
Memory CareSydney Creek
Broadway Musical Medley ShowSaturday, 2nd @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomThe Villages of San Luis Obispo is proud to present the talent of pianist Stanley Stern. He will delight you with a dazzling array of show tunes from the undis-puted Kings of Broadway: Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers & Hart. Hum along, sing along, or just listen to these time-lessly beautiful Broadway hits.
Meet & Greet: Reptiles & Amphibians!Friday, 8th @ 3:00pmEntomologist Dennis Sheridan will kindly bring us some of his scaly and slimy “friends” for an educational and tactile experience. Who says that one can’t cuddle an iguana?
San Luis Obispo Fire Station #1 TourSaturday, 16th @ 1:30pmOften, we see the fire truck arrive at The Villages to assist one of our neighbors. Upon this special outing, we have the rare opportunity to view the firefighter’s “home.” We will also get to tour the new dispatch center which houses expansive technology to help the community in its emergencies. Please sign up in the Activity Book to reserve your seat on The Villages Bus.
Toys for Tots donation CampaignFriday, 22nd @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomU.S. Marines Toys for Tots containers will be located at The Villages Campus the first week of November and picked up the second week of December. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the children of SLO County. Donation con-tainers will be located in The Palms and The Oaks Living Rooms. The Toys for Tots campaign is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign, and to contribute to better communities in the future.
CELEBRATIONS:
New ResidentsLeona CookLowell HelstedtConnie KluckerTrudy & John RomanelliBetty Thomas
Resident BirthdaysPat Barlow - 7thAdele Stern - 16thFloyd Leigh - 22ndMarylyn Barnes - 24thDick Thomas - 29thBetty Thomas - 30th
Staff BirthdaysAngela Tiedemann - 7thEriks Martinez - 10thMatthew Truss - 15thEric Urias - 17thEfrain Trejo - 24thBill Craig - 26thMary Bettencourt - 26th
Staff AnniversariesJack Cherry - 1 yearGabriel Colon - 1 yearGabrielle McNamara - 1 yearMarc Villa - 1 year
November -- Thank you!It’s a busy month!
dIRECTOR OF FAMILy SERVICES NOTE:Dear Family & Friends, If you’re like me, you find this year to be flying by quickly! I appreci-ate your continued support, as we care for your loved one. I am thankful you are part of our family. Hopefully, you have our Thanksgiving Dinner already on your calendar. Thursday, November 21st, we will host our annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner at 6:00pm. Whether you have not attended in past years, or are new to the Sydney Creek family, I cannot encourage your attendance enough. Our Thanksgiving Dinner is a beautiful display of food, family, and friendship. If you plan on attending this special dinner, please RSVP by the 19th to 543.2350. We look forward to you joining us! On another thankful note, our Director of Wellness, Cory Se-gundo, LVN, has appreciated your kind thoughts regarding the early birth of her daughter, Mila. Mother, father, and daughter are doing well. Cory will be working varied hours, as her daughter is still under the watchful eyes of the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Cory does plan on taking well-deserved time off when her daughter is able to come home. Again, thank you for being part of our family. We are honored to assist you, your loved one, and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving! All my best, Jenny Molinar,Director of Family Services Best gal pals Teddie Hicks, Laura McG-
onagill, & Phyllis Walters spend a day at Rancho Grande Park in Arroyo Grande.
Resident Spotlight:Irene Brackett Irene’s journey of living a sunny life in Cali-fornia began before she was even born. Prior to Irene’s birth, her parents Henry and Mary Sanford traveled the cross-country journey from Michigan to Imperial County, California in a Model T Ford. Once living in Imperial County, her parents homesteaded a farm where they raised melons. Irene was then born in Brawley, California. Irene developed a love for the beach, stemming from the various beach-es her family vacationed at throughout her childhood. Irene attended UCLA where she earned her teaching credentials. While attending UCLA, she discovered her favorite beach area, Santa Monica. After graduating, she married Earl Lake and moved to San Francisco, where they built their first home. Earl was stationed at the well-known Presidio. After World War II, Irene and Earl settled in Visalia, California where they lived for more than 60 years. In addition to teaching, Irene ran a home decorating business. She stayed very involved in the community and belonged to a number of organizations, including the American As-sociation of University Women, Women’s Club, and the Visalia County Club. Some of Irene’s many interests include a love of music, gardening, cooking, entertaining, golf, and playing bridge with friends. She is a very talented seamstress and also enjoys knitting, crafts, and flower arranging. One of her favorite activities is traveling. Some of her most memorable trips have been visits to her cousins in her mother’s native England. She loves the opportunity to play a California tour guide when her cousins return the visit. Sometime after Earl passed away, she met and married her second husband, John Brackett. His passion for traveling made them a great match. Together, they enjoyed a number of wonderful trips over the years. Irene and John split their time between Visalia and the beach town of Cayucos. Both places remain dear to her heart. Irene has a wonderful family made up of two daughters and four grandchildren. Last month, she was thrilled to see her new great-grand-child for the first time! One of her biggest joys is spending time with her family!
AdMINISTRATOR’S NOTE:Dear Residents, The holidays are officially here! It is truly a wonderful time of year for remembering the special moments and experiences we’ve had across the years. I wish everyone a very memo-rable Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you may spend time with family and friends. On behalf of all Garden Creek staff, we are so thankful to work in such an amazing environ-ment. We truly get to “make a differ-ence” and actively participate in daily life at Garden Creek. I recently came across this acrostic poem that pretty much says it all…
T hanks for time to be together, tur- key, talk, and tangy weather. H for harvest stored away, home, and hearth, and holiday. A for autumn’s frosty art, and abun- dance in the heart. N for neighbors, and November, nice things, new things to remem- ber. K for kitchen, kettle’s croon, kith and kin expected soon. S for sizzles, sights, and sounds and something special that abounds.
That spells THANKS, for joy in living and a jolly good Thanksgiv-ing. During this busy time, please take a few moments to give thanks, and have a wonderful holiday season.
Bill Grady, Administrator
Assisted LivingGarden Creek
Calendar Additions!Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly GroveTuesday, 5th @ 1:45pmEach year, thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. Spectators come from all over the Central Coast and throughout the state to view the Monarchs. Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable and well-informed volunteer do-cents offering daily talks and information.
Jazz ConcertTuesday, 12th @ 2:00pmThe duo of Val Johnson & Al B. Blue will immerse you, wrap you up & consume you with their music! Val & Al’s reverence for traditional jazz and R&B, gospel, and their obvious enjoyment of blues, funk, and Rock & Roll spices up the mix of their soulful blend.
Chili Cook-Off!Thursday, 14th @ 3:00pmAttention Garden Creek Staff: You’re invited to present your finest chili recipes to our residents’ experienced taste buds! There will be fun prizes presented to the winning employees, but most importanly, this will be a great gathering for staff and residents to spend quality time together. May the best chili contender win!
Adventure to Chumash Casino Resort!Tuesday, 19th @ 10:30am - 4:30pmBoard The Villages Bus, as we head for non-stop action at Chu-mash Casino Resort! Experience their wide selection of 2,000 slots and video machines in pennies to $100 denominations. You can also play your favorite progressives, video poker machines, and much more. We will enjoy a buffet-style lunch at the Resort and gamble the afternoon away!
CELEBRATIONS:
New ResidentsFlorence GuthrieAlexander & Suzanne Morrison Thelma Swanson
Resident BirthdaysMargaret DeVaul - 2ndAlexander Morrison - 3rdFlorence Guthrie - 8thEdward Nelson - 22ndEvelyn Lee - 25th
Staff BirthdaysAlecia Marshall - 15th
November -- Let’s Gather!Don’t Miss These Dates!
Resident Irene Manderscheid proudly cel-ebrates her 100th Birthday with her family!
The Villages Women wear purple to support The Alzheim-er’s Association at a recent fundraiser luncheon.
Resident Spotlight:Irene Brackett Irene’s journey of living a sunny life in Cali-fornia began before she was even born. Prior to Irene’s birth, her parents Henry and Mary Sanford traveled the cross-country journey from Michigan to Imperial County, California in a Model T Ford. Once living in Imperial County, her parents homesteaded a farm where they raised melons. Irene was then born in Brawley, California. Irene developed a love for the beach, stemming from the various beach-es her family vacationed at throughout her childhood. Irene attended UCLA where she earned her teaching credentials. While attending UCLA, she discovered her favorite beach area, Santa Monica. After graduating, she married Earl Lake and moved to San Francisco, where they built their first home. Earl was stationed at the well-known Presidio. After World War II, Irene and Earl settled in Visalia, California where they lived for more than 60 years. In addition to teaching, Irene ran a home decorating business. She stayed very involved in the community and belonged to a number of organizations, including the American As-sociation of University Women, Women’s Club, and the Visalia County Club. Some of Irene’s many interests include a love of music, gardening, cooking, entertaining, golf, and playing bridge with friends. She is a very talented seamstress and also enjoys knitting, crafts, and flower arranging. One of her favorite activities is traveling. Some of her most memorable trips have been visits to her cousins in her mother’s native England. She loves the opportunity to play a California tour guide when her cousins return the visit. Sometime after Earl passed away, she met and married her second husband, John Brackett. His passion for traveling made them a great match. Together, they enjoyed a number of wonderful trips over the years. Irene and John split their time between Visalia and the beach town of Cayucos. Both places remain dear to her heart. Irene has a wonderful family made up of two daughters and four grandchildren. Last month, she was thrilled to see her new great-grand-child for the first time! One of her biggest joys is spending time with her family!
AdMINISTRATOR’S NOTE:Dear Residents, The holidays are officially here! It is truly a wonderful time of year for remembering the special moments and experiences we’ve had across the years. I wish everyone a very memo-rable Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you may spend time with family and friends. On behalf of all Garden Creek staff, we are so thankful to work in such an amazing environ-ment. We truly get to “make a differ-ence” and actively participate in daily life at Garden Creek. I recently came across this acrostic poem that pretty much says it all…
T hanks for time to be together, tur- key, talk, and tangy weather. H for harvest stored away, home, and hearth, and holiday. A for autumn’s frosty art, and abun- dance in the heart. N for neighbors, and November, nice things, new things to remem- ber. K for kitchen, kettle’s croon, kith and kin expected soon. S for sizzles, sights, and sounds and something special that abounds.
That spells THANKS, for joy in living and a jolly good Thanksgiv-ing. During this busy time, please take a few moments to give thanks, and have a wonderful holiday season.
Bill Grady, Administrator
Assisted LivingGarden Creek
Calendar Additions!Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly GroveTuesday, 5th @ 1:45pmEach year, thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. Spectators come from all over the Central Coast and throughout the state to view the Monarchs. Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable and well-informed volunteer do-cents offering daily talks and information.
Jazz ConcertTuesday, 12th @ 2:00pmThe duo of Val Johnson & Al B. Blue will immerse you, wrap you up & consume you with their music! Val & Al’s reverence for traditional jazz and R&B, gospel, and their obvious enjoyment of blues, funk, and Rock & Roll spices up the mix of their soulful blend.
Chili Cook-Off!Thursday, 14th @ 3:00pmAttention Garden Creek Staff: You’re invited to present your finest chili recipes to our residents’ experienced taste buds! There will be fun prizes presented to the winning employees, but most importanly, this will be a great gathering for staff and residents to spend quality time together. May the best chili contender win!
Adventure to Chumash Casino Resort!Tuesday, 19th @ 10:30am - 4:30pmBoard The Villages Bus, as we head for non-stop action at Chu-mash Casino Resort! Experience their wide selection of 2,000 slots and video machines in pennies to $100 denominations. You can also play your favorite progressives, video poker machines, and much more. We will enjoy a buffet-style lunch at the Resort and gamble the afternoon away!
CELEBRATIONS:
New ResidentsFlorence GuthrieAlexander & Suzanne Morrison Thelma Swanson
Resident BirthdaysMargaret DeVaul - 2ndAlexander Morrison - 3rdFlorence Guthrie - 8thEdward Nelson - 22ndEvelyn Lee - 25th
Staff BirthdaysAlecia Marshall - 15th
November -- Let’s Gather!Don’t Miss These Dates!
Resident Irene Manderscheid proudly cel-ebrates her 100th Birthday with her family!
The Villages Women wear purple to support The Alzheim-er’s Association at a recent fundraiser luncheon.
Resident Spotlight - William “Bill” Warren -By Cindy Bellotti, daughter William “Bill” H. Warren was born on June 4, 1921, in Riverside, California. His parents had a farm of many acres in Sunnymead, California (Moreno Valley) on the corner of Alessandro Boulevard and Parris Boulevard where they also had a gas station. Bill has a sister who is three years younger, and still resides in Moreno Valley. As a child, Bill and his dad hunted rabbits, deer, and quail, all of which were used for food. On the farm, they raised chickens, cows, and pigs. Their money crops were wheat and olives which were sold to the Mission Inn in Riverside. Bill remembers his first paying job was shooting meadowlarks for the farm-ers at twenty-five cents a bird. Later, he worked at March Air Force Base as a bartender in the Officers Club. While in high school and college, he played the clarinet in the marching band and at dances. Bill has marched in five Tourna-ment of Roses parades. Bill had an extensive career with the Air Force which spanned a thirty-year period. Initially, he was sent to Colorado Springs Air Force Academy. Follow-ing his training, he was stationed at March Air Force Base. After serving in the Air Force and two children later, he went to work for Riverside Bell Telephone Company. Later, Bill joined the Air National Guard in Ontario, California. In his free time at home, he attended to his amateur radio station with call letters K6JM and would do phone patches for various people in other parts of the United States and abroad. Around 1963, the Civil Service branch of the gov-ernment hired Bill as a Federal Building Manager. He began this work in San Francisco, eventually moved to Las Vegas, and then back to San Francisco. He was also in charge of “La Casa Pacifica,” or better known as “President Nixon’s Pacific White House” in San Clemente, California. Finally, Bill retired. He and his wife, Sue, moved to Los Osos, California in 1981. Bill was thrilled that he was able to enjoy his favorite pastime of playing golf. He also treasured having time to read the many books he had collected over the years. Bill and Sue also collected many fond memories from their ex-tensive travels all over the world. Bill moved to The Palms approximately 10 years ago. During these years, he frequently volunteered for the Senior Program at the San Luis Obispo California Highway Patrol office. Bill has two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters whom he deeply cherishes. In reflection, Bill agrees that he has lived an active and adventurous life.
Bill joined the Sydney Creek Family in February, 2013. Sharing his stories with fellow residents and staff, assisting with varied marketing, reception, and activities department projects, and reading his array of delivered publications are highlights of many days.
Memory CareSydney Creek
Broadway Musical Medley ShowSaturday, 2nd @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomThe Villages of San Luis Obispo is proud to present the talent of pianist Stanley Stern. He will delight you with a dazzling array of show tunes from the undis-puted Kings of Broadway: Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers & Hart. Hum along, sing along, or just listen to these time-lessly beautiful Broadway hits.
Meet & Greet: Reptiles & Amphibians!Friday, 8th @ 3:00pmEntomologist Dennis Sheridan will kindly bring us some of his scaly and slimy “friends” for an educational and tactile experience. Who says that one can’t cuddle an iguana?
San Luis Obispo Fire Station #1 TourSaturday, 16th @ 1:30pmOften, we see the fire truck arrive at The Villages to assist one of our neighbors. Upon this special outing, we have the rare opportunity to view the firefighter’s “home.” We will also get to tour the new dispatch center which houses expansive technology to help the community in its emergencies. Please sign up in the Activity Book to reserve your seat on The Villages Bus.
Toys for Tots donation CampaignFriday, 22nd @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomU.S. Marines Toys for Tots containers will be located at The Villages Campus the first week of November and picked up the second week of December. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy for the children of SLO County. Donation con-tainers will be located in The Palms and The Oaks Living Rooms. The Toys for Tots campaign is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign, and to contribute to better communities in the future.
CELEBRATIONS:
New ResidentsLeona CookLowell HelstedtConnie KluckerTrudy & John RomanelliBetty Thomas
Resident BirthdaysPat Barlow - 7thAdele Stern - 16thFloyd Leigh - 22ndMarylyn Barnes - 24thDick Thomas - 29thBetty Thomas - 30th
Staff BirthdaysAngela Tiedemann - 7thEriks Martinez - 10thMatthew Truss - 15thEric Urias - 17thEfrain Trejo - 24thBill Craig - 26thMary Bettencourt - 26th
Staff AnniversariesJack Cherry - 1 yearGabriel Colon - 1 yearGabrielle McNamara - 1 yearMarc Villa - 1 year
November -- Thank you!It’s a busy month!
dIRECTOR OF FAMILy SERVICES NOTE:Dear Family & Friends, If you’re like me, you find this year to be flying by quickly! I appreci-ate your continued support, as we care for your loved one. I am thankful you are part of our family. Hopefully, you have our Thanksgiving Dinner already on your calendar. Thursday, November 21st, we will host our annual Thanksgiving Family Dinner at 6:00pm. Whether you have not attended in past years, or are new to the Sydney Creek family, I cannot encourage your attendance enough. Our Thanksgiving Dinner is a beautiful display of food, family, and friendship. If you plan on attending this special dinner, please RSVP by the 19th to 543.2350. We look forward to you joining us! On another thankful note, our Director of Wellness, Cory Se-gundo, LVN, has appreciated your kind thoughts regarding the early birth of her daughter, Mila. Mother, father, and daughter are doing well. Cory will be working varied hours, as her daughter is still under the watchful eyes of the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. Cory does plan on taking well-deserved time off when her daughter is able to come home. Again, thank you for being part of our family. We are honored to assist you, your loved one, and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving! All my best, Jenny Molinar,Director of Family Services Best gal pals Teddie Hicks, Laura McG-
onagill, & Phyllis Walters spend a day at Rancho Grande Park in Arroyo Grande.
Wild Holiday VisitorsBy Jeri O’Neill Thanksgiving came a little early this year to The Villages with the arrival of some wild turkeys that started visiting the com-munities in September. Although we live within the city limits, our beautiful grounds frequently host creatures normally found in the country. Squirrels climb the trees in the daytime; raccoons stop by at night. Deer prefer to roam at dawn and at dusk. In October, we even had a black bear pass through our property! Many birds such as robins, sparrows, blue jays, orioles, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and finches consider this their home, but long-time neighbors don’t ever recall seeing wild turkeys strolling about. All California avifauna (birds of a certain region) lists con-sider the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) a non-native introduced species. According to an article by Don Roberson, “Wild Turkey: A Native California Bird?,” they are well established in the oak savan-nas and foothills of Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. In the 1960s and 1970s, before there was much concern about ecology, the California Department of Fish and Game sponsored state-wide introductions of the large birds. As a result, wild turkeys currently occupy 18 percent of the state. We don’t live far from the foothills of Cerro San Luis (San Luis Mountain). Many critters use the streambed of Old Garden Creek, the namesake of The Village at Garden Creek, and follow it down to our campus. As best we can tell, the wild turkeys have fol-lowed the same trail, using the dry creek bed as a passage to food and water resources. The best time to view the big birds is at sun-down. They like to forage around the perimeter of The Oaks and in the Central Circle near the entrances to Garden Creek and The Palms. It is important not to feed the large fowls, because they will lose their fear of humans and become aggressive toward people, especially during breeding season. The average adult turkey can weigh as much as 20 pounds, so they could do some damage, if in-censed. As with all wild creatures, we should admire them from afar and just let them be.
Retirement LivingThe Palms & The Oaks
Take Note of These dates!Sydney Creek’s Happy Hour is a Friday favorite of our residents, their families, and our staff! A new round of tasty beverages (and classic tunes) will be served this month at 2:00pm, on the following dates: 11/1 - Apple Cider Punch, 11/8 - Hot Cran-berry Tea, 11/15 - Pumpkin Pie Smoothies, 11/22 - Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate, and 11/29 - Cranberry Cheesecake Shakes!
Leaf-Imprint Art ProjectMonday, 4th & Wednesday, 13th @ 2:00pmJoin us, as we create artwork supplied with materials from Mother Nature; leaf- imprinted drink coasters. Leaves, stems, and twigs will be used to decorate clay squares that can serve as a family keepsake.
What’s Cooking @ Sydney Creek? -- Bread Pudding!Tuesday, 19th @ 11:30amLet’s put our chef hats on, and assist in the making of the classic comfort-orient-ed dessert of bread pudding! Many of you are familiar with this lightly spiced, thick pudding, which is made from simple pantry items like bread, eggs, milk, and sugar ... but have you ever tasted it made with such love? Sydney Creek Support GroupWednesday, 20th @ 5:30pmYou are not alone -- join us. The support group is an open forum for Sydney Creek families to share their thoughts with their peers. Come to share; come to listen. Please RSVP to the Front Desk by Monday, October 18th.
Sydney Creek’s Thanksgiving dinnerThursday, 21st @ 6:00pmWe know how important it is to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with your loved one, so we invite you to join us at Sydney Creek. Our Thanksgiv-ing Dinner is an appreciated tradition, and we encourage you to join us and your loved one on this special evening. Musical crooner, Steve McCann, will be back to embrace classic tunes with you! Please RSVP to the Front Desk by the 19th.
Violin duetTuesday, 26th @ 2:00pmJoin us as we proudly present Brynn Albanese of Café Musique and musi-cian Emily Cox for an amazing violin performance. Words cannot appropri-ately describe the talent of these ladies. Therefore, make sure to attend this gathering with your loved one!
November -- Cuddle Up!Don’t Miss These Dates!
NOTABLES:BirthdaysEugene Earle - 2ndRuth Tolmachoff - 2ndNorma Corey - 10thGene Irvin - 16thEillien Goodwin - 17thBetty Friedlander - 21st
WelcomeRon BriggsNeil KeyesBoyd LoweMarjorie Pohl
Good-ByeMargit BiluLois Cragun
Bill Nachlinger and Boyd Lowe share a nice afternoon at Avila Valley Barn.
ASSISTANT AdMINISTRATOR’S NOTE:Dear Family & Friends, Thanksgiving dinner has got to be one of my favorite holiday meals. It’s not Thanksgiving unless I have all the goodies my mom has always prepared: roasted turkey, mashed pota-toes and gravy, stuffing, jellied cran-berry sauce, cranberry-orange relish, peas, homemade rolls, raspberry/cream cheese gelatin salad, spiced peaches, sparkling apple cider, and pumpkin or apricot pie for dessert. Yummm! If I hadn’t already booked a seat at the family table, you can bet I would be here at The Palms, enjoying the delicious feast that our outstanding Dining Services staff prepares. Now don’t get me wrong, Mom puts on quite the spread, but how can she compete with all the bounty our cooks can provide? Bubbly champagne accom-panies iced shrimp, salmon mousse, turkey, prime rib au jus, baked ham, yams, stuffing, assorted veggies, and salads. Oaks and Palms residents will also have a minimum of five desserts from which to choose--what a happy dilemma! Aside from savoring a tasty feast, Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all of our blessings. One of the biggest blessings we have in San Luis Obispo is our fantastic public safety group. It is a Villages tradition to deliver turkey and all the trimmings to the four fire stations, two ambulance units, and the police dispatch office. It’s heartwarming to see the grins on the faces of all those special people who do so much for us, all year long.Happy Thanksgiving!
- Jeri O’Neill
Doreen Anderson and Nadine Cole visit with the cats at Woods Humane Society.
The Village VoiceA Newsletter Sharing Our Continuum of Care Story
The Villages of San Luis Obispo55 Broad StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Volume 13 | Issue 11 — November 2013
November -- Let’s Educate!This November, let’s be thankful that we have the opportuni-ty to experience new endeavors, and learn new information. Along with your peers, you will find that it’s never too late to try something new. Let’s welcome the educational opportuni-ties presented before us with an open mind and heart.
Sustainable Landscape PresentationSaturday, 2nd & 16th @ 3:00pmGarden CreekSuzanne Morrison, owner of Earthscapes, a full-service landscape design company in San Luis Obispo, is pleased to join us and present a course on water conservation and succulents. Her company special-izes in sustainable landscapes by incorporating native and edible plant palettes with an emphasis on water conservation.
Piñata Paint Art ProjectThursday, 7th @ 2:00pmSydney Creek In partnership with Central Coast Hospice, Sydney Creek presents an opportunity to learn an intriguing artform: using Piñata paints on Yupo paper. Piñata is an alcohol-based paint that works best on a non-porous surface, such as Yupo paper. Piñata allows the retention of the vibrancy and richness of freshly laid paint, giving artwork an almost glass like quality.
Fire & Fall Prevention PresentationMonday, 18th @ 3:00pmThe Palms Living RoomThe Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults is covered by a grant from FEMA awarded in 2013 to the City of San Luis Obispo to provide smoke alarm checks, new batteries and smoke alarm instal-lation, safety education and awareness on fire and fall prevention, as well as tips on calling 9-1-1.
Retirement Living55 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Administrator: Martin Herter
The Palms: 805.543.2300The Oaks: 805.543.2342
For More Information:Sher Roberts —805.543.2300
Assisted Living73 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405Administrator: Bill Grady
License #: 405800467Garden Creek: 805.543.2311
For More Information:Sher Roberts —805.543.2300
Memory Care1234 Laurel Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Administrator: Martin Herter
License #: 405800577Sydney Creek: 805.543.2350
For More Information:Jenny Molinar—805.543.2350
VETERANS dAyCEREMONIESMonday, 11thVillages Campus-Wide Gather-ing @ 2:00pm @ Garden Creek(RSVP requested to 543.2300.)
Sydney Creek @ 2:00pm
While more than 60,000 men and women are still deployed on active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, it’s our duty to express our gratitude. And so to them—and to the millions who’ve served their beloved America from the Revolutionary War to the present—we say Thank You every Veterans Day. Hear inspiring speaker Lt. Colonel David Kramer, a 21-year Army veteran and West Point gradu-ate. Soar, in four-part harmony, dur-ing a special patriotic performance by The Village Chorus, and let your heart beat true for the red-white-and-blue during a moving flag presenta-tion by the Honor Color Guard. Come for the veterans, and … come for the cake! Refreshments will be served.
The Villages of San Luis Obispo
www.villagesofslo.com / www.sydneycreek.com
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