From Our Administrator
Resident of the Month;Marian GilgallonRecently, a group of Second Floor Sterling residents reminisced about growing up before World War II. Marian Gilgallon’s memories include growing up in West Philadelphia, a strong family life, playing outside with other kids, but also being hindered by the fear of polio. “If there was a local outbreak of polio, our play time in the street was shortened. After about 30 minutes of jump rope, even if in the summer, we had to come back on the porch. My parents and the neighbors were firm with us kids. We attended the local Catholic schools. The nuns were also strict. We had to sit with our feet still and our hands folded. Because we were used to it from home, it was easy to follow.”
Growing up “before television”, families listened to the radio together: kids programs in the morning, soap operas in the afternoon and variety shows at night. “Before television” people often did handwork while listening to the radio. Television changed some of that and lots of people stopped doing handwork. The shocking and sudden attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, is a day Marion will never forget. “People stayed by their radios, worried with the possibility of another attack. It was the “9/11” of their day.”
Advise for others? “Obey the Ten Commandments and you will stay out of trouble.”
MEET OUR DEPARTMENT LEADERSGladys ChristopherAdministrator
Dr. Kathryn BeldowskiMedical Director
Markisha OwensDirector of Nursing
Joan Marie HessDirector of Community Relations
Talema HarrisAdmissions Director
Pat CannizzaroBusiness Office Manager
Nancy NewmanDirector of Activities
Mandy NaceDirector of Social Services
Mark JohnstonDirector of Rehab Services
Robin MonroeDirector of Food Service
Nicole OlinchakHuman Resources
James Alexander Director of Maintenance
STEVE REED CONDUCTS SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
JOSEPH STAFFIERI ENTERTAINS OUR RESIDENTS
VANGUARD PROFESSIONALS VISIT ON MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH IN MEDIA VISITS WITH RESIDENTS MONTHLY
Greetings Residents & Families,
Happy Valentine’s Day!I can’t believe its February. Winter is the warmest season.
Oh, you say you want a reason?Is it warm when snow piles high and wide? Is it if you’re bundled up inside?
When it’s storming, when it’s raining, I stay indoors without complaining.Other people like to ski,
Or sled down a hill, but not me.While you’re bundling up in your jacket,
I’m tearing open a hot cocoa packet.I don’t mind summer; I’ll make that clear,But winter’s my favorite time of the year.
Gladys A. Christopher MSW, NHAAdministrator, Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
A Member of NATIONWIDEHEALTHCARE SERVICES
THESterling Sentinel
February 2018, Volume II, Issue II
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10:30 AM Games & Music (G) - Puzzles & Games (3)
2:00 PM Games & Arts & Crafts (1)
Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Games & Music (G) - Puzzles & Games (3)
2:00 PM Games & Arts & Crafts (1)
Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Games & Music (G)
Puzzles & Games (3)
2:00 PM Games & Arts & Crafts (1)
Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Arts & Crafts & Exercise & Baking (G)
Exercise, Bingo or Lotto (1) Drum Circle & Bingo (2) - Exercise & Cards (3)
2:00 PM Music, Games, Nail Painting & Ball Toss (G)
Music Bingo (1) Magic (2)
Games & Music (3)
6:30 PM Bingo
10:30 AM Arts & Crafts & Exercise & Baking (G)
Exercise, Bingo or Lotto (1) Drum Circle & Bingo (2) - Exercise & Cards (3)
2:00 PM Music, Games & Ball Toss (G)- Music Bingo (1)
Joe Burgo Entertains (2) Games & Music (3)
6:30 PM Bingo
10:30 AM Games & Ball Toss (G) - Games & Exercise (1)
Ball Toss & Guitar Sing-A-Long (2) Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Bingo, Ball Toss & Sing-A-Long (G)
Arts & Crafts (1) - Catholic Mass (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center February 2018
9:30 AM Coffee Klatch Sunday Morning Worship (2)
2:00 PM BLUE CHURCH (2)
9:30 AM Coffee Klatch Sunday Morning Worship (2)
2:00 PM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (2)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Baking (G)
Exercise, Memory Games, Music & Drum Circle (1) - Bingo (2)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music & Memory Games (G)
Lotto & Exercise (1) - Arts & Crafts (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (2)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Music (G) Exercise, Music & Games (1)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
1:30 PM OUTING TO DOLLAR STORE
2:00 PM Games & Guitar Sing-A-Long with Gloria (G)
Music Bingo (1) Puzzles, Ball Toss & Parachute (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Music (G)
Exercise, Music & Games (1) - Baking (2) Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Games & Guitar Sing-A-Long with Gloria (G)
Music Bingo (1) - Choir Practice (2) Puzzles, Ball Toss & Parachute (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Music (G) Exercise, Music & Games (1)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
1:30 PM OUTING TO WALMART
2:00 PM Games & Guitar Sing-A-Long with Laura (G) Music Bingo (1) - RESIDENT COUNCIL (2)
Puzzles, Ball Toss & Parachute (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Puzzles, Exercise, Parachute & Music (G)
Exercise & Arts & Crafts (1) Games & Bible Study (2) - Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music, Puzzles, Laundry, & Memory Games (G)
Parachute & Games (1) Board Games (2)
Games, Ball Toss & Puzzles (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (1)
9:30 AM Coffee Klatch Sunday Morning Worship (2)
2:00 PM CHRIST CHRISTIAN
COMMUNITY CHURCH (2)
10:30 AM Puzzles, Exercise, Parachute
& Music (G) - Exercise & Arts & Crafts (1) Games & Bible Study (2) - Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music, Puzzles, Laundry, & Memory Games (G)
Parachute & Baking (1) Board Games (2)
Games, Ball Toss & Puzzles (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (1)
10:30 AM Games & Music (G)
Puzzles & Games (3)
11:00 AM ABOUNDING GRACE CHURCH (2)
2:00 PM Games & Arts & Crafts (1)
Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Arts & Crafts & Exercise & Baking (G)
Exercise, Bingo or Lotto (1) Drum Circle & Bingo (2) - Exercise & Cards (3)
2:00 PM Music, Games & Ball Toss (G)
Music Bingo (1) Kick Ball (2)
Games & Music (3)
6:30 PM Bingo
PRESIDENT’S DAY10:30 AM
Ball Toss, Puzzles & Baking (G) Exercise, Memory Games,
Music & Drum Circle (1) - Bingo (2) Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music & Memory Games (G)
Lotto & Exercise (1) - Baking (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (2)
9:30 AM Coffee Klatch Sunday Morning Worship (2)
2:00 PM SAVIOR SOUL BAND (2)
10:30 AM Games & Ball Toss (G) - Games & Exercise (1)
Ball Toss & Guitar Sing-A-Long (2) Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Bingo, Ball Toss & Sing-A-Long (G)
Arts & Crafts (1) - Ceramics (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
9:30 AM to 10:30 AMCoffee Klatch & Stretching Exercises.
4:00 PM Bingo & 6:30 PM Bingo will be held daily Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
Nancy Newman, Activities Director All programs are subject to change.
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Music (G) Exercise, Music & Games (1)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Games & Guitar Sing-A-Long with Gloria (G)
Music Bingo (1) Puzzles, Ball Toss & Parachute (3)
Sam Auman Art Show
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
VALENTINE’S DAY 10:30 AM
Puzzles, Exercise, Parachute & Music (G) Exercise & Arts & Crafts (1)
Games & Bible Study (2) - Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Valentine’s Party (2)
Todd Horn Entertains
3:30 PM Gift Cart (1)
10:30 AM Arts & Crafts & Exercise & Baking (G)
Exercise, Bingo or Lotto (1) Drum Circle & Bingo (2) - Exercise & Cards (3)
2:00 PM Music, Games & Ball Toss (G)
Music Bingo (1) Marvin Diamond (2) Games & Music (3)
6:30 PM Bingo
10:30 AM Games & Ball Toss (G) - Games & Exercise (1)
Ball Toss & Guitar Sing-A-Long (2) Games & Music (3)
11:00 AM FOOD COMMITTEE (2)
2:00 PM Bingo, Ball Toss & Sing-A-Long (G)
Arts & Crafts (1) Baptist Church (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & Tony/Bible Study (2)
10:30 AM Puzzles, Exercise, Parachute & Music (G)
Exercise & Arts & Crafts (1) Games & Bible Study (2) - Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music, Puzzles, Laundry, & Memory Games (G)
Parachute & Baking (1) Poker (2)
Games, Ball Toss & Puzzles (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (1)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Baking (G)
Exercise, Memory Games, Music & Drum Circle (1) - Bingo (2)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music & Memory Games (G)
Lotto & Exercise (1) - Baking (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (2)
10:30 AM Games & Ball Toss (G) - Games & Exercise (1)
Ball Toss & Guitar Sing-A-Long (2) Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Bingo, Ball Toss & Sing-A-Long (G)
Arts & Crafts (1) Science Program (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (3)
4:00 PM Bingo (1) & 6:30 PM Bingo (2)
10:30 AM Ball Toss, Puzzles & Baking (G)
Exercise, Memory Games, Music & Drum Circle (1) - Bingo (2)
Puzzles, Memory Games & Music (3)
2:00 PM Music & Memory Games (G)
Lotto & Exercise (1) - Arts & Crafts (2) - Games (3)
3:30 PM Gift Cart (2)
318 South Orange Street, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 • Ph. (610) 566-1400 • Fax (610) 566-1179 • SterlingHCR.com
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SERVICES
February 2018 Activity Calendar
Shirley Haynes • 2/3Agnes Las-Lamin • 2/8
Stephanie Friend • 2/13Taneka Gratz • 2/13
Christabel Bunde • 2/14Amber Tyson • 2/16
Alphonse McIntosh • 2/18Kaneisha Greene • 2/19
Courtney Thompson • 2/19Maura Lemke • 2/22
Nancy Newman • 2/24Shanell Richardson • 2/24Kiwanna Tull-Jones • 2/24
Lamiera Green • 1/26
STAFF
RESIDENTSPeter Dalleva • 2/6
Edward Brown • 2/6Lawrence Calhoun • 2/16
Victor Decenzi • 2/26
EMPLOYEEof the
MONTH
Gloria Hoffner
Why do birds fly south in the winter? BECAUSE IT’S TOO FAR TO WALK
Do you know how to make anti-freeze? HIDE HER PAJAMAS
Where do many bears go for their winter vacations? BEAR-MUDA
When can a polar bear pick up water in his claws? WHEN IT’S AN ICE CUBE
What did the man put in his car when the weather turned cold? EXTRA MUFFLER
What contains more feet in winter than in summer? SKATING RINK
WINTER JOKES
Milton Berle’s One-Liners About Cold Weather
What Day Is Today? - Author Unknown
It gets a little cool in Minnesota. Last year, I was there in December. I was cold in places I didn’t even know I had.
It was real cold last winter. The termites didn’t even have to chew. They just let their teeth chatter and leaned forward.
It was so cold the other day I sneezed once and broke my Kleenex.
It was so cold the other day Superman froze is S off.
It was so cold in our neck of the woods last winter. Instead of storks, penguins were bringing babies.
It’s been real cold. Yesterday, I looked in my closet, and my coat was wearing a sweater.
It’s been freezing here, but I don’t mind. I look great in blue.
Over breakfast one morning, a woman said to her husband, “I’ll bet you don’t know what day this is.”
“Of course I do,” he answered as if he was offended, and left for the office.
At 10:00 a.m., the doorbell rang and when the woman opened the door, she was handed a box of a dozen long stemmed red roses. At 1:00 p.m., a foil-wrapped, two pound box of her favorite chocolates was delivered. Later, a boutique delivered a designer dress.
The woman couldn’t wait for her husband to come home.
“First the flowers, then the chocolates, and then the dress!” she explained.“I’ve never had a more wonderful Groundhog Day in my life!”
W INTER HUMOR
318 South Orange StreetMedia, Pennsylvania 19063(610) 566-1400SterlingHCR.com