Murrayhill TimesEnjoying Life Together at Hearthstone at Murrayhill

September 2016

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Mission To Serve with Love, Respect, and Integrity

Vision To Continually Strive to be an Exceptional Retirement Community

Administrative StaffTom FreitagExecutive Director

Pamela HowattAssisted Living Administrator

Nena TerryMemory Care Administrator

Brigita Nikolov, RNHealth Services Director

Jamie Carrabine, LPNCommunity Nurse

Ike Suguitan, RNMemory Care Nurse

Rai BuchExecutive Chef

Rebecca ValdezDining Room Supervisor

Dave McElheranChaplain

Shirley AndersenActivities Manager

Glenn SimpsonFacilities Manager

Debbie HartvicksonCommunity Relations Manager

Penny HolcombCommunity Relations Director

Bev McElheranResident Relations

Rocio CruzHousekeeping Supervisor

Myrna KetsdeverBookkeeper

Hearthstone Management ServicesNancy FriesenBev EckerRod FriesenGerry Friesen

September 2016 © Murrayhill Times editor • Barbara Agnew designer • Amanda Garvin

A Catechist Recipe(au gratitude)

1 cup “Salt of the Earth”

2 8-oz packages “Light of the World”

1 bushel love

1 barrel laughter

4 oz realistic demands

2 lbs patience

Seeds from good soil

1 ton wisdom

Blend ingredients together, beat thoroughly. Bake 1 hour in an oven filled by life experiences and the Holy Spirit. Before serving, allow to set in the “Son”shine.

Submitted by Frank Rinella, Resident

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Adriana Lecouvreur operaThursday, September 15, 1 pm

Hearthstone’s Multnomah TheaterComposer: Francesco Cilea, Librettist: Arturo Colautti

It’s 1730 in Paris where Adriana Lecouvreur, an actress at the Comédie-Française, is in love with Maurizio, the Count of Saxony. He, in turn, is torn between his love for Adriana and Principessa de Bouillon. Add Michonnet, the stage manager at the Comédie-Française, who is in love with Adriana, and you have the passionate (and deadly) story of the opera Adriana Lecouvreur.

You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3

Words to Live By By Dave McElheran, Chaplain

The peace that God gives is beyond our own understanding. Often times in the middle of the night when fear and doubt creep into my mind and threaten to keep me from sleep the assurance that God is in control fills my mind with peace.

I know that He never slumbers nor sleeps. He says he will never leave me nor forsake me.

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September Library Donations: Curl Up with a Good Book!By Kay Elliot, Resident and Hearthstone Librarian

Whew, you gave me a breather this month! For now, look for CLASSIC books on the second floor library on the little corner shelf by the balcony.

Look It UpIMPORTUNATE: Importunate demands from charities for money.

Large printMiss Julia Inherits a Mess, Ann RossUndercover, Danielle SteelExtreme Prey, John Sandford15th Affair, James PattersonThe Widow, Fiona Barton

FictionThe Racketeer, John GrishamA Dangerous Fortune, Ken FollettMedical Judgment, Richard Mabry, M. D. NonfictionThe Ascent of Man, J. BronowskiFacing Death, Billy GrahamRoll Around Heaven, Jessica MaxwellField Guide to North American Trees, Audubon Society

There has been a request for more recently published magazines in the rack near the pool table on the sec-ond floor. We will purge some of the older issues with plans to replace them with magazines that have been published in the last three months.

If you have interesting magazines you have read recently and are go-ing to throw away, the Activity Staff would appreciate you dropping them off at the Activity Office for others to enjoy. Thank you!

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What Makes You Laugh?By Barbara Gerson, Resident

“I asked my husband if he wanted to renew our vows. He was so excited—he thought they had expired.”

Rita Rudner

Did that do it? No, try this:

“My cousin is not very bright. She got an AM radio—took her a month to realize she could use it at night.

Still holding out? This should do it:

Fresh out of ideas, a man buys his mother-in-law a large cemetery plot for her birthday. On her next birthday, he gives her nothing. So she lets him have it.

“What are you complaining about?” he fires back. “You still haven’t used the present I gave you last year!”

That one gotcha, huh? Laughter is the best medicine. People who laugh a lot seem to be a lot better off. A good sense of humor, a positive attitude and the support of family and friends can go a long ways in helping you feel better. Try it—it couldn’t hurt!

Attend the presentation, “Laughter is the Best Medicine” at Hearthstone at 2 pm, Friday, September 9, in the Community Room.

Celebrating September Birthdays with...

3 Alice Wallace

11 Sally Thompson

13 Norma Kenyon

14 Gerrie Staat

16 Claudia Pennington

19 Jean Freitag

19 Ben Yett

20 Willie Jo Austin

22 Mildred Imamura

27 Evelyn Wheeler

28 Helen Thomas

Barbara Gerson

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September Superheroes: Salads & More SaladsBy Angel Higbee, Exercise Instructor

Leafy greens are tops in nutrition. Though “superfoods” come and go, salad never seems to fall out of favor with the health cognoscenti. Usually a bowl of greens is perfect for a nutrient-packed meal. Having a high intake of vegetables like arugula, kale, romaine let-tuce, and watercress cuts the risk of some cancers, dementia, stroke, type 2 diabetes and more. These six strategies will help you get the most benefit from that bowl.

1) Blend your greens. Each type has unique nutrients. Romaine lettuce adds crunch and is packed with vision-protecting vitamin A. Arugula has a spicy kick along with a major cancer-fighting nutrient. Spinach may help curb your appetite. It contains compounds called thylakoids that slow fat digestion and promote the release of hormones that make you feel full.

2) Not organic? Don’t panic. Organic is best for lowering pesticide exposure. However, your primary goal is to eat a lot of produce every day. Kale, lettuce and spinach are generally low in pesticides when they were analyzed by Consumer Reports’ sci-entists in 2015.

3) Know when to wash. Rinse unpackaged greens to get rid of any dirt or grit. Wash just before serving, since wet produce will support the growth of bacteria. The odds of “pre-washed” greens being contaminated with bacteria are low, but it’s a good idea to wash them anyway.

4) Get creative. Add chicken, beans, eggs, fruit, tuna, salmon, nuts, seeds and pasta for a simple, satisfying meal.

5) Add fresh herbs. They are flavorful so you may use less salad dressing. Parsley and chives are the most popular but any herb works that you fancy.

6) Toss in some healthy fat. It helps to absorb the nutrients from the greens and other veggies. You only need about three grams. That would be 3/4 teaspoon of olive oil, 1/8 of an avocado or five almonds. You can add more, but know that along with fat, comes calories.

Bon appetit!

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The Sidewalks of Hearthstone at MurrayhillBy Frank Pablo, Life Enrichment Coordinator

Morning walks have been a great success here in Anna’s Place. They offer another wonderful way to get exercise and enjoy the beauty of nature. Since we started our new morning ritual, our residents come out of their rooms eager to do some exploring and get fresh air.

We stop to smell the flowers as well as enjoy the birds in the trees. Our residents at Anna’s Place appreciate all the great views our campus has to offer and the sidewalks that pave the way to our morning destinations.

The Joy of a Homemade Apple TurnoverBy Frank Pablo, Life Enrichment Coordinator

Did you know that we have fruit-bearing trees here in Anna’s Place, spe-cifically a mini apple tree? There were so many apples that we decided to make some delicious apple turnovers. Of course we had to start out with the labor of picking them. Thank goodness that this was a miniature apple tree—just a mere bending over got the job done on a nice, cool summer day.

We peeled the apples and everyone pitched in, dicing them up so we could fit them in hand pies. We then added some butter, cinnamon and sugar to the pan and called it good. Baking the apples brought back great memories for the residents—both of themselves baking and of when their mothers cooked apple pies.

Next, we made the turnover dough and stuffed it with the cooked apple filling. We had a sing-along to make time fly while the turnovers were bak-ing. The apple pastries were so fresh we had to stick them in the freezer for a few minutes to cool them down. It was worth the wait — especially when eating something that you made from scratch!

Anna’s Place Moments

Dale and Nell Towne: Teachers at HeartInterview by Ruben Wilson, Resident

DALE WILLIAM TOWNE was born to Jay B. and Della Horting Towne in Beverly, a small town in the state of Kansas on August 20, 1927. His brothers were Howard and James, who were also born in cen-tral Kansas. The family moved to Oregon, and Dale attended elementary school in the town of Oakridge. He went to high school in Eu-gene, and then to the University of Oregon. Dale spent his rec-reational time hiking, swimming and diving in the natural area around Oakridge and the Willamette River. After becoming a school teacher in Winston and Dillard, Oregon, he became acquainted with another teacher in the same com-plex of schools, Nell Wikoff.

Dale had to drive 20 miles to an educational meeting at Camas Valley, in the coastal range mountains. He invited Nell to accompany him. As they made the trip together, they discov-ered that they had many things in common. It was the beginning of a romance. NELL B. WIKOFF was born in October 30, 1928, to Oscar and Clarissa Lyons Wikoff in Sutherlin, Oregon. She attended elementary school as well as high school in Midvale, Idaho. She grad-uated from Eastern Oregon University. As a young person she had ambitions to become a great school teacher and diligently stud-ied to do so. She began her teaching career in Grants Pass, Oregon. Nell also remembers Dale’s invitation to the evening educational meeting out of town. A series of dates followed. In a short time their romance flourished and they were married at Dale’s oldest brother’s home in Oakridge on May 29. The couple chose to forgo a formal wedding, and instead use the money for travel for an extended honeymoon to Phoenix, El Paso, Mexico City, and Aca-pulco, Mexico. They returned home by way of the new Pacific Highway. Both Dale and Nell have pursued their lifetime career as school teachers. Nell has also focused her ambitions on raising her two wonderful boys. She feels they are everything she dreamed of and are quite success-ful with their families and in their careers. Both boys graduated from the University of Oregon. Keith works in VISA Corporation’s headquarters in San Francis-co. Brian, who lives in Yakima, Wash., is a consultant to farmers and orchardists, helping them to increase crop production.

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Guest SpeakerHeather Balducci

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon

Tuesday, September 6th

1:00pm - Community Room

Heather Balducci, a program coordinator and social worker at Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon,

will discuss how to enhance quality of life and daily living activities for people afflicted with Parkinson’s.

Join us for an informative and encouraging presentation.

Independent • Assisted • Memory Care

10880 SW Davies Rd • Beaverton, OR 97008503-520-0911 • HearthstoneCCC.com

Hawaiian Luau!JOIN US WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Where Was this Photo Taken?Be one of the first three residents to correctly identify the location of this photo and you’ll win a free lunch ticket. Submit your answer to the Activity Office on the second floor by Sept. 15.

The Beauty of AutumnNo other season offers the rich, vibrant colors of our wondrous world as does autumn. Resident Deanna Parker captures the beauty of this time with a photo taken at a scenic waterway.

EntreePineapple Chicken on a Skewer,

Bacon Pineapple Fried Rice, Teriyaki Grilled Salmon, Mango Cashew Pork

SidesHawaiian Sweet Potato Salad, Cole-slaw, Sauteed Bok Choy w/ Carrots

Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake

DON’T MISS THE HAWAIIAN MUSIC OF SINGER & STEEL GUITARIST DOM FRANCO AT OUR

Guest TicketsAdult $14 Children $7

Be sure and wear

your Hawaiian attire!