October 2016

Murrayhill TimesEnjoying Life Together at Hearthstone at Murrayhill

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

Pati Kirby, LPNMemory 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 Friesen, Bev Ecker, Rod Friesen, & Gerry Friesen

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

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Words to live ByBy Dave McElheran, Chaplain

“I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.”Psalm 57: 9 – 10

It is always good to remember the faithfulness of God throughout the whole world. God’s great love is for everyone. He was faithful to Daniel in the lion’s den, to King David even though he did some terrible things, faithful to his disciples through many struggles, and he will be faithful to you and me in our everyday lives. He is Lord of all.

Giacomo Puccini’s Manon Lescaut

Thursday, October 20, 1 pmHearthstone’s Multnomah Theater

Composed between 1890 and 1893, Puccini’s four-act opera stars...

Placido Domingo, Kirite Kanawa, and Thomas Allen

Manon Lescaut tells the French tale of a beautiful young woman destroyed by her conflicting needs for love and luxury. The opera was Puccini’s first

great success, leading George Bernard Shaw to name him “the

successor to Verdi.”

October Library Donations: The World is Your OysterBy Kay Elliot, Resident and Hearthstone Librarian

The library donations for October are great. Thanks to you all.

Look it Up: Dendrologist. With clipboard in hand, the dendrologist trod the forest floor.

FictionUndercover, Danielle SteelThe Melody Lingers On, Mary H. ClarkCold Hearted Rake, Lisa KleypasThe Liar, Nora RobertsThe Heist, Daniel Silva Death at Breakfast, Beth GutcheonGo Set a Watchman, Harper Lee

Nonfiction Field Guide to North American Trees, Audubon Society/ Elbert LittleAmerica’s Bishop (Fulton Sheen), Thomas Reeves

Large PrintProperty of a Noble Woman, Danielle SteelBlack Jack, Robert ParkerClawback, J. A. Jance Troublemaker, Linda HowardDeath at Breakfast, Beth GutcheonOnce a Rancher, Linda L. MillerBlood Orange, Susan W. Albert

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My parents bought a set of Compton’s En-cyclopedias for me before I started school. My aunt was a member of the Book of the Month Club and the family subscribed to four or five magazines, including National Geographic and The New Yorker. This rich treasury introduced me to the wonderfully wide world beyond my own small circle. I fell in love with reading at a very early age.

Shirley Johnson

I love to be informed; I love to be entertained. At this age of our lives, activities are limited. Reading brings me into the 21st century through books offer-ing all kinds of viewpoints, facts and characters.

Pat Hartnett

I love to read because books open up the world to me. I don’t have to pack, travel, or sleep in a strange bed to have new experiences and meet new people. It is a nice way to travel and not be inconve-nienced.

Jane Tweeddale

I never forgot my daughter—who must have been in the third or fourth grade at the time—say to me, ‘When you have a book to read, you are never alone.’ I feel like you always learn something from a book.

Lisl Gold

Reading to me is like visiting a friend. It opens my eyes and heart to all kinds of worlds, people, and adventures.

Marie Minderhout (who has read voraciously

since she was 10)

Why I Love to READ...

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1 Esther Heimbuck2 Irene McCoy6 Dorothea Paris

10 Terry Hase12 Emelia Warchol12 Gen Alderman

18 Jeri Beeson 20 Catherine Shilaos22 India Jobelmann24 Ann Sprenger24 Walt Kirsch25 Marilyn Feist

27 Ruth Haugsten29 Adele Zanon30 Barbara Gerson30 Nellie Towne31 Stella TenZeldam

Happy October birthday to...

First Civilian Canine to Win Medal of Honor for Service at 9/11 AttacksSubmitted by Frank Bergen, Resident

James Crane worked on the 101st floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. He is blind so he had a golden retriever named Daisy. After the plane hit 20 stories below, James knew that he was doomed, so he let Daisy go, out of an act of love. She darted away into the darkened hallway. Choking on the fumes of the jet fuel and the smoke, James was just waiting to die. About 30 minutes later, Daisy came back along with James’ boss, who Daisy just happened to pick up on floor 112 on her first run of the building. She led James, James’ boss, and about 300 more people out of the doomed building.

But she was not through yet. She knew there were others who were trapped. So, highly against James’ wishes she ran back in the building. On her second run, she saved 392 more lives.

Again she went back in. During this run, the building collapsed. James heard this and fell on his knees into tears. Against all known odds, Daisy made it out alive, but this time she was carried by a firefighter.

“She led us right to the people, before she got injured,” explained the fireman, who was one of the first responders. Her final run saved another 273 additional lives. She suffered acute smoke inhalation, severe burns on all four paws, and a broken leg, but she saved 967 lives. Daisy is the first civilian canine to win the Medal of Honor of New York City.

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What is Happiness?By the Reigning King and Queen of Hearts Gene and Joanne Kersey

“Find out where joy resides, and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all.” Robert Louis Stevenson

According to Webster, happiness is a mental and emotional state of well-being defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Most of us probably don’t believe we need a formal definition of happiness, we know it when we feel it. It has been said that “hap-piness is as a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”

According to scientists and researchers about half of happiness is genetically determined. And it turns out that choosing to pursue four basic values of faith, family, community, and work is the surest path to happiness, given that a certain percentage is genetic and not under our control in any way.

Given this research we thought we would do a mini survey of some of our residents and asked the question, “What makes you happy?” Not surprisingly, family and relationships were the top answers followed by:

• Relationship with God/faith• Quiet time/meditation/alone time• A good book• A good night’s sleep• Giving to others/volunteering• The beach/watching the ocean• Watching TV• Being kind, gracious

• A clean house• Laundry is done• Winning at Bingo• Bringing joy to others• Seeing children and grandchildren doing well • Seeing first great grandchild• Being in nature

According to an article in Health and Behavior, psychologists say the happiest people pursue personal growth and intimacy; they judge themselves by their own yardsticks, never against what others do or have.

They also say gratitude has a lot to do with life satisfaction and learning to savor even small plea-sures has the same effect. Forgiveness, however, is the trait most strongly linked to happiness!

“More fun, less stuff”There’s also evidence that altruistic acts boost happiness in the giver. Our personal experience in giving our “stuff” away gave us joy and felt uplifting.This was somewhat surprising as we pre-pared for our move to Hearthstone. Sometimes “less is more.”

One study done in 2011 found that Americans are most happy between ages 75-79. Now most of us here surpass those numbers but we have found the happiest people we have ever known are here at Hearthstone!

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Get Stronger, Live Better and Longer!By Angel Higbee, Exercise Instructor

It’s natural to lose muscle as you age, but the simple strategies listed below will help keep you fit.

Challenge your muscles. Strength or resistance training is the quick-est way to get stronger and you don’t have to work out like a bodybuilder. Simple things such as carrying your grocery bags, walking, and using the stationary bike in our fitness room on the third floor can slow muscle loss.

Pushups can strengthen your upper body and squats can strengthen your legs. If traditional pushups and squats are too challenging, please see me for modifica-tions of these exercises. If you really want to increase your strength, try our Sit-ercise class on Wednesdays and Fridays. There are three class times to choose from; how-ever, please check the weekly calendar as some class times may change due to special events.

You can also strength train in our fitness room by using the machines, hand weights or fitness bands. (Note: please do not remove them from the room for personal use.)

Include aerobic exercise too. Start by aiming for 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Using the stationary bike, treadmill or the elliptical machines are all good options for aerobic activity. Increase the intensity, duration and frequency gradually as you become more fit.

Don’t give up. If you miss a week of exercise due to illness or travel, get back on track as soon as you can! And if I can an-swer questions or help you determine which class is best for your needs, please contact me at ext. 1542 or in the Activities of-fice on the second floor.

Attention All Exercise Participants!

There is a change in our Tuesday exercise schedule beginning on October 4. Our new line-up in-cludes an exercise class designed to support residents who have Parkinson’s disease. Please see the updated exercise schedule below:vSit-ercise at 9:30 am vBall Fitness at 10:15am vPD Fitness at 11 am

(for those navigating Parkinson’s)

Here is the complete weekly exercise schedule:

MONDAY/THURSDAY 10:00 am Tai Chi

TUESDAY9:30 am Sit-ercise 10:15 am Ball Fitness11 am Parkinson’s Fitness Class

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am Sit-ercise10:15 am Sit-ercise11:00 am Sit-ercise THURSDAY 9:45 am Circuit Training 11 am Ball Fitness

FRIDAY9:30 am Sit-ercise10:15 am Sit-ercise11:00 am Sit-ercise

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Anna’s Place Welcomes New NurseBy Frank Pablo, Life Enrichment Coordinator

Pati Kirby, LPN, is our new nurse at Anna’s Place. She has a track record of more than eight years in the health field, serving in many different areas of care.

Pati (yes, that’s one “t”) started as a care provider and later worked as a home health nurse doing wound care. During her career, she also pro-vided skilled nursing for several rehabilitation facilities and volunteered for hospice care during her free time.

Currently, Pati is on her way to getting her RN degree. Having her as part of our team at Anna’s Place is a huge asset to our community. She clearly serves with love, respect and integrity, helping our residents feel safe and cared for.

Join us for Oktoberfest, Wednesday, October 5th!

Along with a delicious Bavarian style meal we will enjoy entertainment from Joe Szabo on the accordion.

Potato Soup German Bratwurst

Sauerbraten Hot German Potato Salad

Red Cabbage Potato Pancakes Bavarian Breads Black Forest Cake

11 am - 2 pmGuest Adults $14

Children $7

George and Betsy Davis: Great Compassion for OthersInterview by Ruben Wilson, Resident

GEORGE ELMER DAVIS was born to John and Zelda McHaley Davis in Salem, Oregon, on July 25, 1929. His parents’ travels took him to Walla Walla, Baker, Yakima, Port Angeles, and finally to Seattle, where he graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in mechani-cal engineering.

In 1951, he was invited to be a groomsman at the wedding of a good friend. He was introduced to Elizabeth (Betsy) Anne Brooke, one of the bridesmaids. It was the beginning of a friendship that developed into a romance. They were married in Seattle in 1952 and would have celebrated 64 years of marriage in September, had Betsy not passed away in the month of May. They have four children: Susan, is an orchardist; John, a mechanical engineer; Daniel, a chemi-cal engineer; and Diane, a pediatric nurse. There are 19 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchil-dren.

George’s working career started at Boeing Manufacturing Co. in Seattle. Later, he moved to Aberdeen, Wash., working at a pulp and paper mill machinery company. He eventually moved to Portland where he was involved with equipment for saw and plywood mills. His final job as a plant engineer was with Oregon Steel Mills, a producer of steel plates.

His volunteer work included Lauback Literacy, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and doing maintenance work for his church. He taught Sunday school at all levels and was also involved in the record keeping, payroll, and tax preparation for the congregation.

His wife’s failing health, difficulty in navigating the stairs in their family home, as well as maintain-ing their property, caused George to look for a suitable place to live. With the assistance of his daughter, he chose Hearthstone at Murrayhill.

The following is an excerpt from the program distributed at Betsy Davis’s memorial ser-vice, who passed away shortly after she and her husband moved to Hearthstone in May of this year.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Anne Brook was born on Feb. 2, 1930, in Seattle, to Florence and John Brooke. She joined her two-year-old brother, Jack. She was a happy child, but in 1944, her Dad died of cancer after a brief illness, leaving Betsy to manage most of the household while her Mom taught school full time. De-spite the extra responsibility, Betsy was an excellent stu-

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dent, graduating early from high school and earning a scholarship to Reed College. After a year, she transferred to the University of Washington to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.

After earning her nursing degree and marrying George, she was employed in public health be-fore leaving the work force to raise her four children. They eventually moved to northeast Port-land and Betsy returned to nursing, working for Kaiser for 25 years, both at Bess Kaiser Hospital and with AIDS patients at an immunodeficiency clinic.

Betsy loved God and had great compassion for others. She was a Cub Scout and Campfire leader and active in the PTA. She was a deacon and circle leader at church and volunteered for more than 20 years at Fish Emergency Services feeding the poor.

Her biggest delight was her family and she hosted every Christmas and Thanksgiving and planned wonderful family reunions. She prayed every day for all of her family and went out of her way to make sure every family member felt special. Betsy died May 20, 2016, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family.

The Beauty of AutumnIt appears our mystery location stumped our Hearthstone community last month, so we’re including two more photos to tickle your memory.

Where were these photos taken?Be one of the first three residents to correctly identify the location of these photos and you’ll win a free lunch ticket. Submit your answer to the Activity Office on the second floor by Oct. 15.

Where Was This Photo Taken By Deanna Parker, Resident

Join us for our annual

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