The Fountains at Bronson Place

1700 Bronson Way

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

As you read through your Watermark

University catalog for the spring, 2016

semester, be sure to take note of those

courses that interest you, and highlight them so you won't

miss out on something interesting during the next four

months. Each month, as you browse through the monthly

calendar, be sure to return to your catalog for descriptions of

each course offered during that month. Watermark University

classes are always noted with a "WU" so they are easy to find.

Watermark UniversityDecorating or gift giving on a budget? In this course, we'll create

beautiful gifts and home décor without spending much if any

money at all! Most of the materials we will need can be found

around the house! Some of these items will include; wine corks,

mason jars and old picture frames, just to name a few. This class is

instructed by Tresha Tramel, Activity and Volunteer Coordinator at

the Springs, and takes place the 4th Monday of each month at 1pm.

So if you have a knack for crafting or have always been interested

in crafts then this is the course for you! And the best part is, each

craft is made with love!

Special Events & Outings9th @ 10:am-Music Therapy with Ian

14th @ 3pm-Soup Taste Testing-Bring

Your Best Soup Recipe for All to Try!

15th @ 1pm Afternoon Outing to:

Kalamazoo Valley Museum: Into the

Dark Exhibit-This Event is Free

20th @ 9:30am-Music with Jerry Ball

21st @ 11:30am-Germany Theme Meal

22nd @ 3pm-January Birthday Party!

23rd @ 3pm-Pie Party!-Bring Your Best

Pie Recipe for all to Try!

25th @ 11:30am-Lunch Outing to:

University Roadhouse

26th @ 10am-Music with Martin Zyla

29th @ 1pm- Resident Council Meeting

Feel Free to Join Us for Any of Our

Special Events & Outings!

Contact Tresha in Activities with Any

Questions or to RSVP!

Visit our blog at http://bronsonplace.watermarkcommunities.com/join-the-talk

1700 Bronson Way · Kalamazoo, MI 49009

1-269-382-3546 · www.watermarkcommunities.com

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January 2016

Springs

Ein frohesneues JahrNo need to adjust your

glasses-just wishing you a

Happy New Year in German as

we enter another month in

our "Meal in the life" year of

dining with an international

flair. This January we

celebrate the German culture

with an array of activities

centered around the German way of life. You'll have opportunities

to sample German cuisine and enjoy learning about this beautiful

country through music, art, video, and crafts. Perhaps you join in a

class to learn some German words, or assist in a cooking class. And

it's a pretty safe bet that there will be beer and pretzels available

to you this month! January also marks the beginning of a new

semester of Watermark University. Check out the new catalog to

plan your participation in recurring as well as new classes. Better

yet, find a "buddy" with interests similar to yours and join in on a

class together. There is something for everyone. Happy New Year!

Path to Well-BeingTake Charge of Your Health in 2016

Most people depend on different

doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and

insurance companies for their health

care. It's a team effort, and you are the

most important member of the team, so

don't leave your well-being to chance.

Follow these tips:

*Keep track of important health

information.

*Know your family health history.

*See a doctor regularly for checkups.

*Be prepared for medical appointments.

*Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist

questions.

Don't wait for your doctor to take the

lead. Today, a good patient-doctor

relationship is more of a partnership,

and. you, with your medical team can

work together to keep you healthy.

ThrivingResidents at the Springs have had lots of company the last few months.

Some of them being girls belonging to sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, at

Western Michigan University. The group of at least twenty young

women worked diligently to plan and coordinate activities that would both

intrigue the residents and help them thrive. Some of these activities

included memory games, exercise classes, group discussions and a

sundae bar. No doubt that these ladies put in the leg work to promote

brain and body fitness and nurture the spirit. The residents loved the

time they spent with these kind-hearted and intelligent ladies and looked

forward to their visits. It is obvious that these young future leaders felt the

same way. The evidence was in their smiling faces, positive energy, and

dedication to enriching the lives of others.