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Collington’s Weekly Courier December 17 – December 23 Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972 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 RA Office x2214 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 SAGE Winter Break will be from December 20, 2018 – January 1, 2019 MANAGER ON DUTY: Lindsey Hamilton 12/15-16 8:30AM – 1PM Corey Hall 12/22-23 THIS WEEKEND 12/14 6PM Depart from Security for Festival of Lights at Watkins Park 12/14 &12/15 7PM Christmas Concert-Collington Singers 12/15 9AM Weed Warriors 12/16 12:45PM Depart from Security for Roundhouse Theater MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE 12/17 - To Be Announced

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Page 1: Collington’s Weekly Courier · Friday, December 21 is cancelled. We will resume in the New Year. SAGE WINTER BREAK: Prince Georges Community College will be on winter break from

Collington’s Weekly Courier December 17 – December 23

Key Contact Numbers In-house TV Channel - 972

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

RA Office x2214 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

SAGE Winter Break will be from December 20, 2018 –

January 1, 2019

MANAGER ON DUTY: Lindsey Hamilton 12/15-16

8:30AM – 1PM Corey Hall 12/22-23

THIS WEEKEND

12/14 6PM Depart from Security for Festival of Lights at

Watkins Park

12/14 &12/15 7PM Christmas Concert-Collington Singers

12/15 9AM Weed Warriors

12/16 12:45PM Depart from

Security for Roundhouse Theater

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE

12/17 - To Be Announced

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Courier  2             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE MONDAY, December 17 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Exercise for Balance – (SAGE - Miles) - Classroom D 10:00 Art Appreciation (SAGE - Crane)– Classroom B 10:00 Woodshop Drop-off Hour (Instruction and Estimates available) 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves Security, x2020 10:45 Chair Yoga with Marion Robbins – Classroom A 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 1:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 1:00-2:30 Easy Tai Chi-Qigong for Seniors – Classroom D 1:30 Mah Jongg – 3rd Floor Meeting Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN *+7:00 Monday Night Movie: TBA– Auditorium TUESDAY, December 18 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 8:30 Circuit Training (SAGE– Bush) – Classroom D 9:00 Flower Committee Christmas Workshop - Game Room *10:00 Episcopal Service – Chapel 10:00 Therapeutic Aquatics – (SAGE- Cheryl) – Pool 10:00 Woodshop Drop-off Hour (Instruction and Estimates available) 10:00 Trip to Largo Shopper’s Food Warehouse Leaves Security, x2020 *11:30 Estate Sale – Apartment 349 12:00-2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge *12:00 30-Minute Senior Aerobics with Ebony - Classroom D 1:00 - 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 1:00 Mixed Media Part 1 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room 1:30 RA Council Meeting - Auditorium 2:00 Exercise for Arthritis (SAGE – Layton) – Classroom D 3:00 Mixed Media Part 2 – (SAGE-Hurley) – Creative Arts Room

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Courier  3             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

3:00 OO Advisory Committee – 1st Floor Meeting Room 4:00 Quaker Worship - Chapel 4:30 Lulu and Ricky Play the Lounge! – Ivy Lounge 7:00 PG Philharmonic (members only) – Game Room *7:00 Neighbor Talk - Auditorium WEDNESDAY, December 19 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Exercise for Balance– (SAGE - Miles) – Classroom D 10:00 Tai Chi – (SAGE - Chang) – Classroom A 10:00 Knitting & Crocheting Group – Brandywine Living Room 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:30 Trip to Wegmans leaves from Security, x2020 *10:45 Depart from Security for Arena Stage 11:00 Pilates – (SAGE- Shell) – Classroom D 11:00 - 12:00 Billiards 12:00 – 2:00 Billiards 1:00 Collington Computer Clinic – 1st Floor Meeting Room 1:00 Beaders Group – Creative Arts Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN 2:30 Wii Bowling – Classroom B 3:00 Festive Holiday Party - Auditorium 3:00 Collington Coloring Group - 1st Floor Meeting Room 4:00 Bible Study – Chapel 4:30-6 Easy Listening w/ Janyce Watt – Ivy Lounge THURSDAY, December 20 8:30/10/1:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, x2247 10:00 Woodshop Drop-off Hour (Instruction and Estimates available) 10:00 Community Outreach Committee – Board Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store Leaves Security, x2020 *10:30 Yoga Practice - Auditorium 10:30 Frame Shop CLOSED

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Courier  4             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

*11:00 Unitarian Universalist Service, Marlene Brown Memorial - Chapel 12:00- 2:30 Pinochle – Ivy Lounge 12:00 Zumba w/ Ebony Jordan – Classroom C 1:00 Billiards 1:00 New Residents Orientation – Board Room 1:00 Balance & Beyond (Fitness) – Classroom D 4:00 12 Step Program – 1st Floor Meeting Room *4:00 Drama Committee Meeting - Game Room 4:30-6 Margaret Bagley on Piano, Don Lewis on Drums, & Grant Bagley on Bass - Ivy Lounge 6:30 Duplicate Bridge – Game Room *7:00 Festival of Lessons and Carols Program – Chapel FRIDAY, December 21 8:30/10:00 Shuttle to Bowie Doctors, call x2247 9:00 Aqua Fit - Pool 9:00 Exercise with Weights and Balance – Classroom D 10:00 Trip to Safeway Grocery Store (at Bowie Town Center), x2020 10:00 Wisdom Seekers Book Club – Board Room 10:00 Aqua Fit – Pool 10:00 Sandwich Making Project – Private Dining Room *11:00 Foreign Affairs Discussion Group – Game Room 12:00-2 RA Office OPEN 12:00-2 Muslim Prayer – Chapel 1:00 Shuttle to Greenbelt Doctors, call x2247 1:30 Community Meeting - CANCELLED 2:00 Collington Textile Arts Group – Creative Arts Room 2:30-4:30 OO Shop OPEN *+3:30 Sing-A-Long – Arbor Great Room; Volunteers needed! 4:00 Meditation Group – Chapel 4:30 Music w/ Eulane Rose and Friends – Ivy Lounge

SATURDAY, December 22 

Metro shuttle schedule: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 5PM, & 8:30PM

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Courier  5             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

10:00 Ping Pong Playing – Game Room 10:30 Trip to Giant Grocery Store departs from Security, x2020 4:30 Bus to Mass at St. Joseph’s departs from Security, x2020 SUNDAY, December 23 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 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT WATKINS PARK, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, UPPER MARLBORO, MD: Will depart from Security at 6PM and return to Collington around 8PM. Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at this spectacular drive-through event featuring dazzling displays with more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park! You won’t want to miss our giant, 54-foot LED musical tree! CHRISTMAS CONCERT - COLLINGTON SINGERS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 and 15, 7PM (start time) - AUDITORIUM: Come enjoy your favorite Christmas tunes and some new ones that you'll love. Also, there will be a mystery premiere that's not to be missed. Two performances: Friday, December 14 at 7PM and Saturday, December 15 at 7PM. Doors open at 6:30PM. WEED WARRIORS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 9AM: We will continue the work we started last Saturday, removing vines in both directions along the unpaved path across the culvert (just across the road from the dog-poop bag stand, between the 2000 and 3000 parking lot entries). We will keep an eye on the weather and cancel if it rains. Bring clippers, loppers, saws, etc. ROUNDHOUSE THEATER, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, BETHESDA, MD: Departs from Security at 12:45PM and returns to Collington around 5:30PM.

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Courier  6             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

THIS WEEK MONDAY NIGHT MOVIE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7PM - AUDITORIUM: To Be Announced EPISCOPAL SERVICE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 10AM – CHAPEL: Rev. Gary Rhinesmith, who recently retired as the Pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church, Bowie. ESTATE SALE, DECEMBER 18, 11:30AM-1PM - APARTMENT 349: Includes large hutch with glass top, work table, 2 side tables, large square coffee table, loveseat, 2 rocking chairs, side chairs, 2 tall thin bookcases, 2 small desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 small file cabinets, 1 tall file cabinet, large white bookcase, bedside table, armchair, stepstool, king bed with sleep number mattress, bureau with mirror, 2 bedside tables, 6 table lamps, 3 floor lamps, plastic floor pads for front of desk. For more information, call Sandi, x7211. 30-MINUTE SENIOR AEROBICS W/ EBONY. 12PM, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, CLASSROOM D: 30-minute Senior Aerobics with Ebony at 12 Noon. The focus of this class is muscle and core strength, as well as balance and fall prevention exercises. Classroom D NEIGHBOR TALK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7PM – AUDIUTORIUM: Helen Svensen will talk a bit about her life-long dancing and then, with friends, exhibit the senior citizen phase. ARENA STAGE, “Anything Goes,” WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM. YOGA PRACTICE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20. 10:30AM – AUDITORIUM: ATTENTION YOGIS! Those wanting to practice YOGA during my absence, on Thursday, December 20 and 27, as well

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Courier  7             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

as on January 3, are welcome to gather in the Auditorium at the usual time, 10:30. The space will be cleared for you to practice. ENJOY! UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 11AM – CHAPEL: This service will be devoted as a memorial service to Marlene Brown and is open to everyone. DRAMA COMMITTEE MEETING, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 4PM - BOARD ROOM: In addition to the Committee’s regular business, they will cast the play “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward. Watch this space for news of this stupendous upcoming production!  A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7PM – CHAPEL: The program celebrates the birth of Jesus as told through scripture and favorite carols. The Wednesday Bible Study and Hope Presbyterian Church invite all to join us. FOREIGN AFFAIRS DISCUSSION GROUP, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 11AM – GAME ROOM: The topic this month is Cyber Warfare; a copy of the suggested reading is available in the Library.     

IN MEMORY OF

Ted Hawkins, who passed away on December 8, 2018.

ITEMS OF INTEREST We CAN make a difference!

Google Nature Conservancy carbon footprint to see how much you’re helping to bring about a sustainable future.

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Courier  8             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

PACKAGES AT THE CLOCKTOWER: The Holiday season is here, and the volume of packages received at the Clocktower is vastly increasing. For us to get your packages to you as quickly as possible, we ask that you PLEASE wait until you receive an email from us that you have a package(s) to be picked up. We appreciate your cooperation and appreciate your timely retrieval when you are called/emailed. COMMUNITY MEETING: The Community Meeting scheduled for Friday, December 21 is cancelled. We will resume in the New Year. SAGE WINTER BREAK: Prince Georges Community College will be on winter break from December 20, 2018 - January 1, 2019. All classes will resume in the New Year unless your instructor has otherwise made plans to have make up classes. FRAME SHOP CLOSINGS: The Frame Shop will close on Tuesday and will reopen in the New Year on January 3. THE RA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:

that third floor resident Anita Myers will be the new District leader. She is a new resident who will be wonderful in this position. We are grateful to have her on board.

After speaking with several volunteers, Marilu Sherer will chair the Hospitality sub-committee, reporting to the Dining Committee. Marilu has wonderful experience in creating events for the whole community. She will be looking for others who will join her in creating and producing 2019 events. Thanks, Marilu.

A January 7 workshop for all District, Cluster, and Hall leaders – 3 p.m. in the Game Room

Mark your 2019 calendar for the Activities Fair on Friday, January 25. More information is coming.

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Courier  9             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

COLLINGTON POOL: The pool will be closed from Friday, December 28 – Tuesday, January 1. The pool will re-open on Wednesday, January 2. The Sports and Learning Complex at 8001 Sheriff RD in Landover Maryland has both a warm water pool and a cool water pool. Residents are welcome to use it for $5.00. For pool hours, please call 301-583-2400. SAVE THE DATE: The Interfaith Chapel Committee is once again sponsoring a very special Christmas Eve service with music, carols, readings, and prayers for the entire Collington community. The service will be held at 4PM in the Great Room of the Arbor for the convenience of our residents who live in the Creighton Center. All, including visiting relatives and guests, are welcome to join to celebrate the vigil of the birth of Christ. A printed program will be provided. A MESSAGE FROM RIA HAWKINS: I want to thank the many residents who sent cards and messages with “get well” wishes when I had a heart attack 4 weeks ago, and then again sent condolences in the form of hugs, messages, and cards when Ted died. You all, staff included, make this an extremely caring and supportive community. My family have been amazed as they observe this outpouring of caring. Your support is a great help at this difficult time. CULLING THE DEER POPULATION AT COLLINGTON: As in previous years, BOW Hunters will be here to cull the deer population and reduce the risks associated with a large population of deer on campus. The hunters have been organized and led by a seasoned bow hunter with 20 years of experience. The lead hunter also works in senior living and is sensitive to the type of community we have. They will hunt from 6 AM to Sunset. The hunters will be hunting from elevated tree stands. Any deer culled will be processed and depending on how much is culled, will be donated to the local food bank. Thanks to the grounds committee for restarting this conversation regarding the deer management process.

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Courier  10             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

WANTED FOR THE 30th ANNIVERSARY HISTORY COMMITTEE: A Kodak 300, Model 1 (or similar) stackable slide projector for 35mm slides – no carousels, please! – for temporary use for an upcoming publication by the 30th Anniversary History Committee. Or, if you have an electrical cord that fits this model, we would be interested. Please contact either Peggy Latimer (x7310) or Pat Bozeman (x7206). In advance, much appreciated! THE MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB examined Sara Paretsky’s novels at the meeting on November 28. We had some reservations about the heroine who seemed to survive no matter what physical challenge she endured. Our next meeting, on Wednesday, December 26, will consider the works of Alexander McCall Smith. We will also observe “Farewell to Fruitcake” at that time. VETERANS GROUP: Because of health issues, John Geron will be stepping down as facilitator of our Veterans Group. Please volunteer for this position by contacting him directly. HAMPTON INN & SUITES: Located at 2901 Campus Way N, Glenarden, MD 20706. You may book directly with Hampton Inn by Hilton. The rate of $109/night is created when you reference Kendal Collington Corporation. Please follow the link below to make reservations directly. Phone: (301) 322-3200 or visit the site at: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hp/reservation/book.htm?ctyhocn=WASLAHX&corporateCode=0560027645&from=lnrlink  

REDSKINS HOME GAME SCHEDULE

December 30 –1PM vs Eagles 

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Courier  11             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

DECEMBER TRIPS! -Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker

Accessible. You MUST print/sign your name in the Green Trip Book to have a seat on the bus. All Trips Depart from Security and the transportation fee

is $10. If you need to cancel for any reason you MUST do so 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel

w/in the 48- hour time frame, please call Bianca Williams, x4778.

LUNCH AT SEVERN INN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, ANNAPOLIS, MD: Will depart from Security at 11:30AM; be back on the bus at 2PM to return to Collington. https://www.severninn.com/menu

 

JANUARY TRIPS! -Unless Noted Otherwise, All Trip Venues Are Wheelchair & Walker

Accessible. You MUST print/sign your name in the Green Trip Book to have a seat on the bus. All Trips Depart from Security and the transportation fee

is $10. If you need to cancel for any reason you MUST do so 48 hours in advance or you will be charged a $15 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel

w/in the 48- hour time frame, please call Bianca Williams, x4778.  

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 - WASHINGTON, DC: Will depart from Collington at 10AM; be back on the bus at 2PM to return to Collington. American photographer Gordon Parks (1912–2006) grew from a self-taught photographer making portraits and documenting everyday life in Saint Paul and Chicago to a visionary professional shooting for Ebony, Vogue, Fortune, and Life. For the first time, the formative decade of Parks’s 60-year career is the focus of an exhibition, which brings together 150 photographs and ephemera—including magazines, books, letters, and family pictures. TAKE 5! JAZZ, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 – WASHINGTON, DC: We will depart from Security at 3:45PM and return to Collington around 8PM. Relax and Take 5! with free, live jazz in the Kogod Courtyard. Stop by the Courtyard Café for refreshments. For added fun, borrow a board game to play during the concert. Drummer Quincy

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Courier  12             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

Phillips is a steady presence in the DC/ Baltimore jazz scene. He has toured with trumpeter Roy Hargrove for many years and won his first Grammy as a member of the Christian McBride Big Band for the album Bringin’ It. Phillips celebrates the iconic recording Double Take by trumpeters Freddie Hubbard (1938–2008) and Woody Shaw (1944–1989) with special guest trumpeters Josh Evans and Freddie Hendrix. NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, GREENBELT, MD: We will depart from Security at 12PM for a tour at 1PM. The tour will end around 3PM, when you will have time to browse through the gift shop. Be back on the bus by 3:30PM to return to Collington. NOTE: Photo ID is required for all visitors. There are no indoor lunch facilities, but you may bring a snack to eat on the bus. If it’s not too chilly, there is also an outdoor picnic area (shaded but not covered) if you wish to snack there. You must sign your name on the Trip Sheet by 12 Noon on Monday, January 15.

SUBSCRIPTION SERIES BSO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, NORTH BETHESDA, MD: Will depart from Security at 6:30PM and return to Collington around 10PM. ARENA STAGE, “Anything Goes,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 10:45AM and return to Collington around 3:30PM. NSO: THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, WASHINGTON, D.C.: Will depart from Security at 5:15PM and return to Collington around 9:30PM.

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Courier  13             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

THANK YOU! Announcements Reminder Once again it is time to thank all our residents who

stepped up this week to enrich and represent our Community:

• On Monday, Lorrie Rogers organized and presented a MACCRA event that connected our community to our legislators, State Senator Joanne Benson, and State Representatives Erek Barron, Jazz Lewis and Andrea Harrison. A very successful event by all accounts.

• On Tuesday, Lois Brown, Annette Festerman, Helen Hindinger, Diane

Hoover, Pat Howard, Carol Kempske, Joyce Koch, Nancy Lively, Mike McCulley, Delores Padron, and Eloise Scott handed out the Employee Appreciation Fund checks to our employees. Lois Brown, Bud Gardiner, John Hindinger, Suku Powers, and Sandy Short were the photographers who documented this happy event.

• On Wednesday, Nancy Lively (she conducted a tour), Ardyce Asire,

Jeanne Edwards, Rita Gardiner, Suzanne Gimbrere, Pat Pritz, and Ernestine Tucker joined the CARF surveyors and shared their thoughts and experiences.

• Wednesday evening, Sipra and Glen Johnson and the speakers

committee, once again brought an extraordinary speaker to Collington. Dr. Ellen Silbergeld, a woman of international renown, spoke on the drugs the bugs are defeating - antibiotics. A fascinating and important world health issue. If you have not attended any of the Speakers Committee monthly events, be sure to check them out.

• Finally, thanks to Nancy Brown who has agreed to edit this column.

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Courier  14             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

The RA is pleased to announce:

• Third floor resident Anita Myers will be the new District leader. She is a new resident who will be wonderful in this position. We are grateful to have her on board.

• After many exploratory meetings, Marilu Sherer will chair the Hospitality

sub-committee, reporting to the Dining Committee. Marilu has wonderful experience in creating events for whole communities. She will be looking for others to join her in creating and producing 2019 events. Thanks, Marilu.

• January 7 workshop for all District, Cluster, and Hall leaders – 3 p.m. in

the Game Room The Creighton/Fitness Center Survey is now in your hands (or on your computer). Let your voice be heard. We want Everyone’s input. Extra paper copies are available at the Clocktower and should be returned to Vern. The last day to respond is this Sunday, December 16, 2018. Any questions, call Laurie Cobb, x7205.

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Courier  15             December 17 – December 23, 2018   

 

Collington’s Strategic Journey 

Update on Health Services Alliance Activities: Our architect firm, SFCS, is moving quickly to start sharing their optional configurations for the upgrade to the Creighton Center and fitness facilities. They are still collecting surveys from residents, with a few days left before the cut-off date (see this week’s RA message for details).

On December 12 the entire team was at Collington to get views, ideas, and suggestions from several groups of health and fitness staff. On December 19 the Alliance will have a long-distance meeting to hear the architect’s report on both the survey of residents and the input from staff, and to go through the first

round of optional designs. You’ll read more about all this in next week’s Courier. From Marian Fuchs, on behalf of the Health Services Alliance.  

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CULINARY SERVICES

ANNOUNCEMENT December 12, 2018

To All Residents:

On Friday December 21st, 2018 both the Landing and the Main

Dining Room will have modified hours due to the employee holiday party.

The hours are as follows:

Main Dining Room 11:30am – 3:00pm

Landing 8:00am – 3:00pm

Thank you for your understanding.

Christian Ramsey Director of Culinary Services

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Get Stronger for the HOLIDAYS!

It is Holiday time at Collington and with so many events and activities, it is good to prepare by keeping active!

*Exercise, hydration and a well-balanced diet will keep you healthy throughout the holiday season!

• Go for a brisk walk. Consider going for a walk indoors, outdoors or even at the mall.

• Create a personal goal. It is best to work out for a small amount of time each day. Whether it’s lifting weights or walking, just doing a bit each day promotes healthy physical fitness. Not only is this easier to commit to, but it’s less draining.

• Resistance Training. Incorporating strengthening exercises into a daily routine can help strengthen muscles and possibly reduce pain.

• Take a Collington Fitness Class! Try a few classes and encourage others to join you! In any fitness format, you can always modify to increase or decrease the intensity of your exercise.

AQUA FIT - Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 AM and 10 AM POOL

CHAIR YOGA – Monday at 10:45 AM in Classroom A with Marion Robbins

EASY TAI CHI FOR SENIORS – Monday at 1:00 PM in Classroom D with Mary Kim

SENIOR AEROBICS – Tuesday 12 Noon - Focus is on core strengthening, resistance training to increase muscle strength, balance, fall prevention, brain fitness and stretching. These exercises are absolutely necessary in maintaining ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Classroom D

Wii BOWLING – Wednesday 2:30 PM – A virtual bowling game. Lots of FUN! Classroom B

BALANCE & BEYOND – Tuesday & Thursday 1 PM – Focus is on muscle strength to maintain proper balance. Classroom D

YOGA – Thursday 10:30 AM in the auditorium with Marion Robbins

ZUMBA - Thursday 12 Noon – Focus is on cardiovascular conditioning for heart health and FUN! Classroom D

MEDITATION – Friday 4:00 PM in the Chapel with Nadine Hathaway

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Dinner 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec

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Kernels

Green Beans

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Sautéed Chard

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Fish CakeBlackened Mahi

Green Beans

Seared Tuna with

Radish Salad

Home fries with

onions

Caprese Salad

Menu to be

determined by the

Chef

Apple Slaw

Beef Stew Lasagna Pasta BarBratwurst and

Sauerkraut

Wedge Salad

Scotch BrothButternut Squash

Bisque

Southwest Chicken

SoupSplit Pea Soup

Salad Bar

Collington Main Dining Room Weekly Menu

Lentil SoupCream of Spinach

Soup Cream of Carrot Soup Cream of Carrot Soup

Chef Special Chef Special

German Potato Salad

Salad Bar

Red Cabbage Italian Cauliflower

Farro Pilaf Roasted Potatoes

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Pecan Pie

Lemon Meringue

Pie

Chocolate Cake

w/ Chocolate

Strawberry Short

Cake

Sugar Free

Coffee Mousse

Sugar Free Berry

PieRoasted Sweet

Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Stewed Tomatoes and

Okra

Israeli Cous Cous

with Roasted Garlic

Broccolini

Roasted Acorn

Squash

Gorgonzola Crusted

Tomato

Asparagus

Chef Special

Lobster Bisque

Peach Ambrosia

Grilled Pork Chop Lamb Shanks Roasted Cornish Hen

Potato and Bacon

SoupChili

Collington Main Dining Room Weekly Menu

Miso Soup

Pot of SeafoodBeer Battered Fish

Filet

Cole Slaw

Salad Bar

Honey Walnut

Sautéed Scallops

French Onion Soup Grits & Oatmeal

Salad Bar

Pistachio Fluff

Salad Bar

Wild Rice with

Cranberries

Chef SpecialOmelette and French

Toast Bar