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Collington’s Weekly Courier February 19–February 25

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Daily Updates x2212 Pool x2229 Fitness Center x2254 Frame Shop x5163 Country Store x2167 Salon x2226 Clinic x7791 Security x2020 Room Set-up x4774 Courtyard Dining x2135 Guest Rm. Reservation x4778 Work Orders x2151

Main Number: (301) 560-3601

RA Website: collingtonresidents.org

All Courier submissions, meeting schedules, and

meeting room reservations should be sent to:

Bianca Williams ([email protected])

Submission deadline for the Courier Is Thursdays at noon.

* See descriptive article

+ Volunteer pushers needed to transport Creighton Center residents to program

You may also submit work orders at

https://collington.theworx hub.com

MANAGER ON DUTY: Kendall Brown 2/17-2/18 Wanda Smith 2/24-2/25

Interested in Water Aerobics?! View the

attached flyer to see how you can get involved!

this weekend

2/18 3PM Concert by UMD Graduates

2/18 12:45PM Roundhouse

Theater

monday night movie

2/19 “Crimson Tide”

Courier 2 February 19– February 25, 2018

week-at-a-glance MONDAY, February 19 *PRESIDENTS DAY--SAGE CLASSES ARE CANCELLED 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves Security, x2020 10:45 Chair Yoga with Marion Robbins– Meeting Room #1 11:00 Billiards Room – Open, for the ladies 1:00-2:30 Parkinson’s Tai-Chi – Auditorium 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3rd Floor Meeting Room 2:00 Drama Committee – Game Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 3:00 Fitness Committee – Board Room 4:00 Collington Singers Rehearsal – Auditorium *+7:00 Monday Night Movie: “Crimson Tide” – Auditorium TUESDAY, February 20 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Armstrong) – Meeting Room #1 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in/Drop-off Hour *10:00 Episcopal Service – Chapel 10:00 Trip to Largo Shopper’s Food Warehouse leaves Security, x2020 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool 10:30 Framing Shop Drop in / Drop off Hour – Apartment 137 12:00-2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 - 2:00 Billiards 1:00 International Hot Spots – (SAGE-Croatti) – Meeting Room #3 1:00 Mixed Media Part 1 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Meeting Room #1 *1:30 Tuesday Afternoon Movie - Arbor Great Room


1:30 RA (Residents Association) Council Meeting - Auditorium EVERYONE WELCOME! 2:00 Fitness Committee Film – Game Room 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (SAGE – Layton) – Meeting Room #1 3:00 OO Advisory Committee – 1st Floor Conference Room 3:00 Mixed Media Part 2 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 4:30 Quaker Worship - Chapel 4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, & Grant Bagley on Bass – Ivy Lounge 7:00 Grief Support Group – 1st Floor Meeting Room 7:00 PG Philharmonic Members Only Meeting – Game Room WEDNESDAY, February 21 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Exercise for Balance – (SAGE - Miles) – Meeting Room #2 10:00 Exercise with Weights– (SAGE - Miles) – Meeting Room #2 10:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Meeting Room #1 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Brandywine Living Room 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:30 Catholic Communion – Arbor Great Room 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 *11:00 Black History Program: “Africa’s Great Civilizations” – Bird Room 11:00 RA Office Open until NOON 11:00 - 12:00 Billiards 11:15 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Meeting Room #4 12:00 – 2:00 Billiards *1:00 Collington Computer Clinic – 1st Floor Conference Room 1:30 Drama Committee - Auditorium *2:00 Low Vision Group – Game Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop Open 3:30 Collington Coloring Club – 1st Floor Meeting Room 4:00 Bible Study – Chapel *7:00 BINGO – Game Room


THURSDAY, February 22 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Armstrong) – Meeting Room #1 10:00 Woodshop Drop-in / Drop-off Hour 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Shell) – Pool 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store leaves Security, x2020 10:30 Framing Shop Drop In/Drop Off Hour – Apartment 137 10:30 Yoga w/ Marion Robbins – Auditorium 12:00- 2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 1:00 Billiards 1:00 World History - (SAGE–Crane) – Meeting Room #3 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Meeting Room #1 2:00 Water Walking, Balance, and Core – Pool 2:00 Fiscal Review Committee – Board Room 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis - (SAGE – Layton) – Meeting Room #1 3:30 HC Residents Council – Arbor Great Room *4:00 Drama Committee – Board Room 4:00 Women’s History Planning Group – 1st Floor Conference Room 4:00 3rd Floor District Meeting – Game Room 4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, & Grant Bagley on Bass – Ivy Lounge *5:15 Depart from Security for NSO *6:30 Duplicate Bridge – AUDITORIUM (back half) 7:00 12 Step Program Support Group – 1st Floor Meeting Room 7:00 Income Tax for Seniors (SAGE-Stehman) - Meeting Room #4 7:30 Drone Flying – Auditorium (front half) FRIDAY, February 23 8:30/10:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 9:00 Exercise for Balance - (SAGE-Bush) – Meeting Room #2 *9:45 Depart from Security for NSO-CC 10:00 Exercise with Weights - (SAGE-Bush) – Meeting Room #2 10:00 Trip to Safeway Grocery Store (at Bowie Town Center), x2020 10:00 Aqua Fit –Pool


10:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Board Room 10:00 Literature - (SAGE-Link) – Meeting Room #3 10:00 Interfaith Chapel Committee – 1st Floor Meeting Room 10:30 Wisdom Seekers Book Club - Chapel 11:00 Billiards Room – Open, for the ladies *11:00 Foreign Affairs Discussion Group – Game Room 11:15 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Meeting Room #4 12:00-2 Muslim Prayer – Chapel 1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 1:00 Autobiographical Writing - (SAGE-Smith) – Meeting Room #3 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 3:30 Sing-A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed! 4:00 Meditation Group – Chapel *4:00 4000 District Meeting – Game Room 4:00 Drama Committee - Auditorium 4:30 – 5:30 Music w/ Eulane Rose and Friends – Ivy Lounge *6:30 Depart from Security for BSO SATURDAY, February 24

Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM, & 8:30PM 10:00 Ping Pong Playing – Game Room/Auditorium 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 *11:45 Depart from Security for Met Opera 4:00 Drama Committee - Auditorium 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security, x2020 SUNDAY, February 25 Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, & 5PM only 9:30 Bus to St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, Village Baptist Church, & Hope Presbyterian Church leaves Clocktower

THIS WEEKEND Concert by UMD Graduates, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 3PM – AUDITORIUM: Anacostia String Quartet –UMD Graduates


ROUNDHOUSE THEATER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, BETHESDA, MD: Departs from Security at 12:45PM and returns to Collington around 5:30PM.

THIS WEEK

PRESIDENTS DAY CLOSINGS: SAGE classes are cancelled for today. MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: “Crimson Tide” 1995 R (1HR 58MIN) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7PM - AUDITORIUM: Controversy boils over when Soviet rebels point nuclear weapons at the United States, and a message for the nuclear-missile sub USS Alabama gets cut off during transmission. Will the Alabama prevent a nuclear holocaust, or start one? EPISCOPAL SERVICE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 10AM – CHAPEL: Rev. Jocelyn Irving, Rector of Church of the Atonement in Washington, DC, officiates. TUESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE: “Willy and the Chocolate Factory” 1971, G (1HR 40MIN),TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1:30PM – ARBOR GREAT ROOM: Based on the beloved Roald Dahl tale, this comedic and fantastical film follows young Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) and his Grandpa Joe (David Kelly) as they join a small group of contest winners who get to tour the magical and mysterious factory of eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka. Aided by his diminutive Oompa Loompa workers (Deep Roy), Wonka has a hidden motivation for the tour, one that he will reveal only after the children in the group show their true colors. BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: “Africa’s Great Civilizations,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 11AM – BIRD ROOM: The subject is the era of great commercial manufacturing growth throughout several


regions on the continent. It begins with the revolutionary transformation of North and West Africa. COLLINGTON COMPUTER CLINIC, WEDNESDAYS,1-3PM, 1st FLOOR MEETING ROOM: The Technology & Communications Committee is starting a “Collington Computer Clinic” that will meet every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm in the 1st Floor Meeting Room to help Collington Residents resolve computer problems. If you have a problem with a laptop, tablet, Kindle, e-reader, or smart phone, you can bring it to the “Collington Computer Clinic.” If you have a desktop, you can come to the computer clinic and describe the problems you are having and an onsite visit can be scheduled. Contact: [email protected] LOW VISION GROUP, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2PM – GAME ROOM: This meeting will be held in the GAME ROOM today, NOT the Board Room. ATTENTION, BINGO PLAYERS: This month BINGO will be played on Wednesday, February 21 at 7PM in the Game Room. DRAMA COMMITTEE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 4PM – BOARD ROOM: The Drama Committee will meet to discuss the current production of one-act plays, and to review the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. Also, we will talk about exciting new prospects for acting and improvisation classes, and our work for the 30th Anniversary celebrations. NSO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 5:15PM and return to Collington around 9:30PM. DUPLICATE BRIDGE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22: Please remember this game will be played in the Auditorium at 6:30PM!


NSO: COFFEE CONCERTS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 9:45AM and return to Collington around 2PM. FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 11AM – GAME ROOM: This month's reading is an article from Foreign Affairs (available in the Library). Author Annette Gordon-Reed notes that the founding documents of the U.S. have influenced people in many parts of the world in their search for freedom. Yet, she notes, they are tainted by "America's Original Sin" of slavery, which persists today in continued segregation and assertion of white supremacy. Our session will focus on how this persistence may shape our exercise of American influence as we call for the observance of human rights and the rule of law in our foreign policy. Black History Month provides a good springboard for this discussion. DISTRICT 4000 MEETING, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 4PM – GAME ROOM: Lois Brown talks about how the RA website can help you. BSO at STRATHMORE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Will depart from Security at 6:30PM and return to Collington around 9:30/10PM. MET OPERA: “La Boheme,” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, BOWIE, MD: Departs from Security at 11:45AM (Showtime 12:30PM) and returns to Collington at 4:30PM. The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with a series of exciting casts. Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva share the role of the fragile Mimì, with Dmytro Popov, Russell Thomas, and Michael Fabiano alternating as the poet Rodolfo. Alexander Soddy and Marco Armiliato share conducting duties.


Bocce – February 10, 2018 Game 1: Cardinals 28, Hornets 28

Cardinals: Hornets:

Marlene Browne Dorothy Barker Bill Cosgrove Jim Florini

Blanche Cosgrove Carol Klass

IN MEMORY OF Ken Lee, who passed away on Wednesday, February 14,

2018.

ITEMS OF INTEREST We CAN make a difference! To save the energy required to manufacture plastic bottles, buy reusable ones. Saves $$ and energy.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: An updated Telephone Directory may now be found on the Residents website around the beginning of each month. The January 2018 version was updated as of February 5 and will be updated again around March 5. A print version will be out in July. SPECIAL FEBRUARY KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR TALK TO COME: Mark your calendar for a Neighbor Talk co-sponsored with our Black History Month Committee in the Auditorium on February 27 at 3PM. Retired Army Colonel Harvey Dickerson will relate his experience


during the desegregating of the US Army. He was commissioned in 1947 as a Second Lieutenant in a fully segregated US Army and his first assignment was with a Black Division servicing the famous Berlin Air Lift in Post WWII Germany. Some years later he retired from a fully integrated service. His reminisces will be followed by his report on an organization begun then and continues today in helping veterans find civilian employment. A MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY: A book review by Marion Fuchs: "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles is an enjoyable novel with a strong plot, a wonderful protagonist, and well-drawn side figures. But it is the Russian history that is the backdrop that gives it even greater depth and interest. Both Jacob and I enjoyed it. Located in Fiction hardcover. Also, recently the Library announced some titles we had purchased. Already someone has "taken" the book by Joe Biden, "Promise me, Dad." If the someone was you, at least sign it out so we know who has it. Other residents want to read it. Do you know the Resident Association web site has access to LibraryThing, our online catalog? Look in the left column on the RA site for it. ARENA STAGE NEW SUMMER SHOW: Are you interested in the new show “Dave” at Arena Stage that is not a part of the subscription?! Sign up on the Interest Sheet in the Trip Book! From a Tony and Pulitzer Prize award-winning creative team comes the world premiere musical comedy “Dave,” adapted from the Oscar-nominated film. Dave tells the story of high school teacher (and presidential lookalike) Dave Kovic, who is hired by the Secret Service as a stand-in for the Commander-in-Chief. When the President falls ill under less than “presidential” circumstances, Dave is thrust into the Oval Office to avoid a national scandal, and must find a way to gain the trust and love of the American people … and the First Lady. NOTICE: Please remove all plants and containers from the greenhouse no later than March 15. We need to clean the greenhouse and


make room for about 2000 plugs (baby plants) that will be delivered shortly after the 15th. Thank you for your cooperation. -GARDEN COMMITTEE. REMINDER: Please return your art survey in the collection box in the Clock Tower by Saturday afternoon. If you need another form, there are blank ones by the collection box, and Vern will print more if needed. If you forgot something, feel free to turn in another form. Just please don't double up your previous entries. VET AT COLLINGTON: Right now the veterinarian, Dr. Susan Maturo, will be following the schedule of THE FIRST MONDAY, EVERY OTHER MONTH, BEGINNING MARCH 5TH, STARTING AROUND 9AM. You can call any time for an appointment, even for the Monday in May. Calling at the last minute would be a complication because Dr. Maturo wants to get files and necessary equipment together on the Fridays before her first Monday morning visits. When you call for an appointment, please explain why you need a visit, again better helping Dr. Maturo in planning her visit. THE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PLANNING COMMITTEE solicits help from residents and staff for a display of "The Hats We Wear" for the Clock Tower glass cases in March. We hope to have all sorts of hats, from hard hats to Easter bonnets. Photos of women in their hats are also welcome. Put on your thinking caps and check your closets and photo albums. We need the materials by the end of February. Dual Themes for African-American History Month are: 1. Good Health -- essential to a Productive and Active Life 2. Afro-American Soldiers in a Segregated Military NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that it has identified Peter Fielding, Marian Fuchs, and Tom McCain as candidates for the Collington Board of Directors to replace Kay Laughton as a resident member. Additional candidates may be proposed by petition signed by at least 25 residents and submitted to


the Nominating Committee no later than March 6, 2018. Nominating Committee members are: Marlene Browne, Constance Hammond, Jim Holmes, Joyce Koch (Chair), Herb Stone, and Doris Walsh. The election will take place during the day on Monday, March 19th. Results will be announced at the Residents Council meeting the next day. In accordance with Article VIII, Section 4 of the Collington Residents Association bylaws, residents may vote for one or more candidates. All candidates receiving a majority of the votes cast (but at least two candidates in any event) will be nominated by the Residents Association for selection by the Board of Directors. Attached, please find a one page bio submitted by each of the candidates indicating their qualifications to be the resident member of the Collington board. A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held in the Auditorium on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 5:00 pm.

FEBRUARY TRIPS!

*Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker Accessible. $10 Transportation fee for all trips*

All Trips Depart from Security. If you need to cancel for any reason you must do so at least 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15

cancellation fee.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES: ARENA STAGE, “THE GREAT SOCIETY,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM.

MARCH TRIPS! *Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker

Accessible. $10 Transportation fee for all trips*


All Trips Depart from Security. If you need to cancel for any reason you must do so at least 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15

cancellation fee. ELLSWORTH PLACE & CINEMAS, MONDAY, MARCH 5, SILVER SPRING, M.D.: Will depart from Security at 11AM. Be back on the bus by 2:30PM to return to Collington. Ellsworth Place is a 350,000-square-foot, six-story, enclosed shopping mall in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland and is anchored by stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, and Burlington Coat Factory. Adjacent to Ellsworth Place is a thriving downtown, complete with a bustling pedestrian mall, the world headquarters of Discovery Communications, the American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, Whole Foods, Stadium Seating Majestic Movie Theater. MET OPERA “SEMIRAMIDE” SATURDAY, MARCH 10, BOWIE, M.D.: Will depart from Security at 12PM and return to Collington around 5:15PM. Semiramide is the culmination of the Italian phase of Rossini’s monumental yet unusual career. He had already produced such immortal comedies as Il Barbiere di Siviglia and L’Italiana in Algeri, but in the early 19th century he was celebrated above all else for his tragedies—none more so than Semiramide. For decades after its premiere, the opera swept through the music capitals of Europe and beyond, enthralling audiences with its urgent, transcendentally beautiful use of melody; undeniably exhilarating drama; and, most importantly, astonishing vocal displays. LUNCH AT NAMASTE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, CROFTON, M.D.: Will depart from Security at 11:30AM and return to Collington around 2:15PM. Fine Indian Cuisine, located in Crofton! The word “Namaste” is a warm and respectful form of greeting used to welcome a relative or guest. This fine Indian restaurant, which has a wide selection of delicious chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetarian dishes—classic delicacies of India-- along with imaginative new dishes created by our talented chef. Reservations will be made on Monday, March 19, under the name COLLINGTON. MET OPERA, “COSI FAN TUTTE”: SATURDAY, MARCH 31, BOWIE, M.D.: Will depart from Security at 12PM and return to Collington around 5:15PM. The third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte is a fascinating paradox: a frothy comedy of manners with an intensely dark take on human nature; an old story (it has antecedents in Boccaccio, Shakespeare, and Cervantes, among others) with a startlingly modern tone and a beautiful score.


“Così fan tutte” was only moderately successful at its premiere and remained just outside the standard repertoire for more than a century. Così still poses unique challenges, and correspondingly unique rewards, for the public today. Every possible impression of love—from the loftiest to the basest—is explored in this extraordinary opera. “WOMEN HOUSE” NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS, MONDAY, MARCH 12, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10AM; be back on the bus at 1:30PM to return to Collington. The deadline to sign up for this trip will be Thursday, March 8 by 12PM and tickets ($8) will be purchased on this day. This will be a self-guided tour and tickets will be under the name COLLINGTON.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES:

ANNAPOLIS SYPHONY ORCHESTRA, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Departs from Security at 5:45PM and returns to Collington at 10:30PM. Before the concert at 8PM we will hear a Lecture. Then, Grammy Nominee Guitarist Barrueco will play with the Annapolis Symphony. For tickets, call 410-263-0907 or use w.w.w.annapolissymphony.org. When making the reservation, be certain to say or write that you are a Collington resident for a 10 percent discount. For questions, call resident Jeannie Block Bessmer at x7283 or 301/925-7283. ARENA STAGE, “Hold These Truths” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM. SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SCCA), THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, HARWOOD, MD: “Redneck Tenors.” Departs from Security at 6:15 PM and returns to Collington around 9:30PM. NSO: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 5:15PM and return to Collington around 9:30PM. PG PHILHARMONIC, SATURDAY, November 11, BOWIE, MD: Will depart from Security at 7PM and return to Collington around 9:30PM. Have any ideas for a fun and exciting trip? The Trips Committee meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. The next Meeting will be Tuesday, March 6.


February Commendations

To Bety Jean: Thank you again for your excellent cleaning at our apartment yesterday! My husband had to go out and left it a mess. You went above what you normally do and it was wonderful to return last

night to a clean space!

Mary Kim 1/31/2018

To Adrian Ford: My father passed away here 12 hours ago. I usually visited him when it coincided with Adrian’s shift. I’m so happy it worked out that way. She was attentive, empathetic, and a wonderful combination of professionalism/compassion. I know how much of a pistol he could be when he was

younger and his traits were amplified when dementia kicked in. Adrian had patience and kindness through it all. Please give her the recognition that she’s due. I only wish that there were 20 more

Adrians!

Leila Lucas 1/17/18

To Dining Staff and James Madison: I want to complement the whole dining staff for their stellar performance last week and this last Monday - they rose to the emergency challenge and saw that

almost every resident was fed and supported, despite the horrendous deep freeze, water breaks and everything else! Thank you all so much! And I want to thank James in particular - he was our server on Sunday when my family was visiting; my youngest granddaughter was excitedly looking forward to her

birthday, and James rustled up a beautifully decorated platter with ice cream topped by a candle, which he and several other servers brought to the table singing Happy Birthday! It really made Amalia’s day!

Alice Nicolson 1/11/2018

To John Fofano: John was very helpful last night in helping me get a resident back to his first floor apartment by getting a wheel chair and pushing him back to his scooter which was on the first floor as

the elevator was not working. I was very thankful, please let him know.

Mary Kim 1/12/2018

To Lula Jones, Marcus Culley: In the bitter cold snap last week my toilet and shower drains froze up -- and it turned out they were connected. Ms. Lula got Marcus the plumber to me as quickly as she could, and when my problem turned out to be complex, requiring removing the toilet and snaking, he brought

in contractors to work on it because he had to be over in the main building coping with the disasters there. I had everything back in about 24 hours, and they cleaned up after themselves too. All this while so much was going on with water in the main building. Thanks to everyone -- Ms. Lula, Marcus

Jessica Milstead 1/15/2018


To Lula Jones, Walter Ramirez, Walter Lewis: As soon as the crises in the main building were under control, Ms. Lula sent the two Walters over to my cottage to take care of a list of things. These included moving a sofa and shifting small furniture to where the sofa used to be, and then putting an area rug in

the appropriate place. After that it was some other moving stuff around that was small to them, but nearly impossible to me. They've both been in my place before and they obviously remember and can help me figure out details -- something that's not trivial! I think all of this took about 10 minutes, and

they left with an admonition to contact Ms. Lula to send them when I figured out some more details of the furniture moving. There are a number of reasons why I'm glad I moved to Collington, but having

people like Ms. Lula and the Walters available is one of the very big reasons.

Jessica Milstead 1/17/2018

To Christian Ramsey and Culinary Staff: Please accept my thanks on behalf of the Drama Committee for the tremendous help you gave us in setting up the tables and bar for last Wednesday’s “Musicale”.

Everything was done to a very high standard, and your staff were efficient and friendly as always. Thank you.

Jim Holms and Tim Sabin 1/29/2018

To Arnold Edwards: On January 25th Arnold was called in late in the evening to work on an issue in a resident home pertaining to no heat. Not only did Arnold respond timely, but he was able to bring the matter to a satisfactory conclusion where the resident and his wife are both delighted and extremely satisfied. Thank you Arnold for going above and beyond in meeting the resident expectation and the

ability to turn a stressful situation into a positive outcome.

Karen Boyce 1/29/2018

To Natosha Bomgardner: I am happy to report that, with the help of Natosha Bomgardner, the missing coat is back. It was taken by mistake by another resident who didn't realize it wasn't hers. Keys and

gloves are also back. So we are very thankful to Natosha and we will be more careful next time. At least keys won't be in the pocket in case there is another coat mix up sometime. Thanks to you for your

concern about this.

Glen Johnson 1/30/2018

To Lula Jones and Marcus Culley: Our washing machine went badly out of balance. It moved about two feet. I was afraid to use it. I sent a work order, and then Lula Jones facilitated Marcus Culley coming the next day. He immediately fixed the problem and will adjust the machine later if this happens again. He


ran water through the machine, found no leaking, or other problem and was very reassuring. I had probably overloaded the machine. Then Marcus Culley checked our outside lights and replaced the one

which was burned out. We would like to commend both Lula Jones and Marcus Culley for their quick responses to our problems, along with the professional manner with which they solved our problems.

We are most grateful.

Louise and Michael Lusignan 1/30/2018

To Sheik Fahnbulleh: Sheik really saved the day for me when suddenly I had trouble seeing

out of both eyes. He came over, helped me sit down, and got me some napkins soaked in warm water, which was exactly what I needed. When my eyes were rested, I was able to walk back to my cottage. I

couldn't have managed without him. Of course I knew you would want to know about this valuable action he took.

Jeannie Block Bessmer 1/31/2018

To Vern Rious, Irv Duff, Erainer Smith, Marlene Lopez, Steven Tice, Chris Jones, Gene Davis, and Arnold Edwards: On Saturday afternoon we experienced yet another flood in the Country Store. As frustrating as it was, the following employees jumped right in to do their very best in spite of water pouring from the ceiling. Vern Rious who initiated the call tree to alert management of the emergency. Irv Duff was first on site who immediately got the water vacuum and started vacuuming the water. Erainer Smith

and Marlene Lopez who jumped right in to the water pouring from the ceiling and waded through about 2 inches of water on the floor to help secure as much inventory as possible as well as provide sheets of plastic to cover the shelving. Both of them were wet at the end. Steve Tice from Security who tried to climb in to the attic to find the shut off valve. Chris Jones who found the shut off valve and turned off the water . Gene Davis who came in from home to assess the situation and begin the long process of cleanup. Arnold Edwards was the maintenance person on call and was there as quickly as possible.

Collington should be proud of these wonderful employees who saw a problem and responded.

Joyce Koch and Nancy Eichert 2/6/2018

To Dwindle Robinson, Walter Ramirez, Walter Lewis, Cecil Reyes, Irv Duff and Emmanuel Omari: The OO Shop is in great debt to Dwindle Robinson, Walter Ramirez, Walter Lewis, Cecil Reyes, Irv Duff and

Emmanuel Omari for all that they do for us. While I verbally exclaim about occasional large and heavy jobs, these gentlemen never complain. Seldom do I have a chance to thank them but I think of them

every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday when the Shop opens.

Pat and Joe Howard 2/9/2018

LOW VISION GROUP

FOR ALL THOSE WITH ANY VISION PROBLEMS

THERAPIES AND

INNOVATIONS

THAT CAN HELP

YOU COPE

JERONIMO JIMENEZ

BRYANNE VOLMER

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

GAME ROOM 2:00 PM

Water Aerobics Fact #101

If you can’t work out on land, such as walking, jogging, etc., because of joint pain;

YOU CAN WORK OUT IN THE WATER WITH LITTLE TO NO IMPACT!

Simply walking in the water can allow exercise with resistance in ways that you otherwise can’t, including core strengthening, increased range of

motion, improved balance and more. So come join us!

Monday

Aqua Fit 9 AM & 10 AM

Wednesday

Aqua Fit 10 AM

Thursday

Water Walking, Balance and Core 2 PM

Friday

Aqua Fit 9 AM & 10 AM

Ebony Jordan, Aqua Aerobics Instructor

RELAXATION STRATEGIES

The Fitness Committee’s film in the “How to Stay Fit as You Age” series will be shown

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20th in THE GAME ROOM at 2:00PM

This film will discuss four relaxation techniques that can relieve stress, help control your thoughts. Energize you and provide relief from pain

*The film is a products of The Great Courses.

The Fitness Committee’s films in the “How to Stay Fit as You Age” series will present four films on exercises.*

Tuesday Feb. 20, 2pm, Game Room

Relaxation Strategies

Wednesday Feb. 28, 2pm, Game Room Foundational Fitness

Wednesday March 7, 2pm, Game Room

Chair Yoga

Wednesday March 14, 2pm, Game Room Qigong

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Lunch 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Takeout 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM

Dinner 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PMMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb

Roasted Yellow Beets Fried Green Tomato

Southern Green Beans Green Pea's

Brown Rice Pilaf Mashed Purple Potatoes Buttered Rice

Salad Bar

Beef Tips with

Mushroom Sauce

Vegetarian Stuffed

PeppersVegan Pesto Pasta

Herb Focaccia

Tomato Pudding

Collington Culinary Service Weekly Menu

Pizza Bar Chef Special Pasta Bar

Seafood Chowder (low

sodium)

Tuscan Soup (low

sodium)

Tomato and Dill (low

sodium)

Beef Vegetable Soup

(Low Sodium)

Maple Dijon Chicken

ThighsBalsamic Glaze Chicken Kahlua Grilled Chicken

Swedish Meatballs

Ambrosia

Cream of Sweet Potato

& Apple SoupFrench Onion Soup

Chicken & Spinach

Gnocchi SoupShe Crab Soup

Salad Bar

Caesar Salad Spiral Jicama Salad

Mixed Vegetables

Barley Pilaf

SO

UP

S

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Fried Chicken

Mac and Cheese

SA

LA

DS

EN

TR

EE

SS

TA

RC

H &

VE

GE

TA

BL

ES

Mashed Rutabaga

Parmesan Flounder Cajun ShrimpBlackened Mahi

Cheddar and Tomato

Grits

Potato and Sweet Pepper

Frittata

Chef Special

Buttered Noodles

Pasta Salad

Sautéed Zucchini

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

4:30 PM- 5:00 PM 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Brunch

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PMFriday Saturday Sunday

23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb

Collington Culinary Service Weekly Menu

Omlette Bar

Corn Bisque (low

sodium)

Broiled Grouper Vegetable Flatbread

Chef Special

Baked Chicken

Grilled Red Snapper

Italian Wedding Soup

(low sodium)Grits & Oatmeal

Chicken ala King with

Biscuits

Chicken Dumpling Soup

House Jell-O

Apple Butter Pork Loin

Salad Bar

Grilled Ham

White Chicken Chili Beer & Cheddar Soup

Red Potato Salad

Salad Bar Salad Bar

Cole Slaw

Scalloped Potato

Chef Special

Spicy Fried Tofu

Whole Smoked Brisket

Mix Vegetables

Grilled Corn

Roasted Sweet Potato

Brown Sugar Glazed

Carrots

Acorn Squash

Lemon and Pistachio

Couscous

Mashed Potatoes

Buttered Broccoli

Sautéed Mushrooms

Turnip Greens

Baked Beans

Weekly Dessert Menu

Sugar Free Key Lime

Mousse

Assorted Fresh Baked

Cookies

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Cinnamon Ice Cream

Gingersnap Brownies

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Egg Custard Pie

Peanut Butter Mousse

Pie

Sugar Free Strawberry

Pie

Sugar Free Yellow Cake

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