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Murrayhill Times | April 2018 |
Enjoying Life Together at Hearthstone at Murrayhill
Murrayhill Times
April 2018
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MISSION To serve with love, respect, and integrity
VISION To continually strive to be an exceptional retirement
community
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Tom Freitag Executive Director
Pamela Howatt Assisted Living Administrator
Nena Terry Anna’s Place Administrator
Brigita Nikolov, RN Health Services Director
Jamie Carrabine, LPN Community Nurse
Pati Kirby, LPN Anna’s Place Nurse
Patrick Lee Warner Food Service Director/Executive Chef
Rose Cettina Dining Services Manager
Melinda Diamond Activities Director
Glenn Simpson Facilities Manager
Dave McElheran Chaplain
Debbie Hartvickson Community Relations Manager
Penny Holcomb Community Relations Director
Bev McElheran Resident Relations Coordinator
Myrna Ketsdever Bookkeeper
Lynn Powell Human Resources Manager
Mary Phillips Anna’s Place Life Enrichment Coordinator
HEARTHSTONE MANAGEMENT SERVICES Nancy Friesen-Lewis, Bev Ecker, Rod Friesen, Gerry Friesen 10880 SW Davies Road │ Beaverton OR │ 97008 503 520 0911 │ www.HearthstoneCCC.com
MURRAYHILL TIMES © APRIL 2018 Published Monthly by Hearthstone at Murrayhill EDITOR/DESIGNER Barbara Agnew
Words to Live By By Dave McElheran, Chaplain
Whatever you do, work at it with
all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for
men.
Colossians 3:23
Many times we are disappointed when we
work hard at something and no one notices
the effort put forth. God tells us in his word to
do everything for him not for the praise of
man. This is a great reminder that the one we
really need to please is Him!
Curl Up With a Good Book By Resident Kay Elliot, Hearthstone Librarian
Have you all been out to see the daffodils,
tulips and crocus in bloom? Spring is truly here
so perhaps you would like to read something
with gardening in the plot. Consider The
Language Of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh;
The French Gardener by Santa Montefiore; and
Roots of Murder by Janis Harrison in the
Fiction section. In Nonfiction we have Back In
The Garden With Dulcy (635). Unrelated to
gardening, but just in, is 1,801 Home Remedies
(616 RD).
A new book in our Large Print collection,
Caroline by Sarah Miller, is about Caroline
Ingalls, Charles and the girls. And last, but not
least, is the biography, The Spy Who Loved
(GRA) by Clare Mulley, a book that promises to
reveal a female James Bond during WWII!
Thank you once again for your donations. And
a HUGE thank you to those who put returned
books in the basket and not in the wrong place
on the shelf!
COVER PHOTO Canadian Rockies Banff National Park Photograph by Deanna Parker
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Adventure Above the Tree Line
By Penny Holcomb, Community Relations Director
I ’m not by nature an adventurous person, but when my husband announced that he wanted to hike the John Muir Trail, I found myself eager to join him. The trail follows the spine of the High Sierras in California for 200 miles, from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, and it sounded
irresistibly romantic to share this experience with him.
I was nervously excited about hiking 200 miles, but confident about planning and organizing all the necessary supplies and dried food for the trip — a portion of which we would mail to a drop point halfway through the hike. Ralph and I took all the right steps to prepare for this three-week hike. We even completed a backpacking first aid class where we learned how to bandage gaping wounds, among other survival strategies.
It had been decades since I’d been to Yosemite. Our arrival in the valley took my breath away; I couldn’t stop staring at the
magnificence of El Capitan and Half Dome. We spent our first night on the valley floor and the next morning hoisted the packs on our backs — all set for the hike to Tuolumne Meadows, 20 miles uphill.
It was late August and blistering hot, and hydration was of utmost importance. We kept our drinking bottles close at hand so
we could drink enough water to keep pace with our sweating. That
first night on the trail we set up camp near an icy cold stream, allowing us to replenish our water supply. As I sat on a boulder, pumping water through the filter and soaking my burning, aching feet, I felt triumphant. I remember thinking, “I can do this!”
The next day we made it to Tuolumne Meadows at 8,600 feet. Although the heat was intense, the alpine meadow was visually soothing. Over the next couple of days we continued to climb, cresting our first saddle between two jagged mountains at about 11,000 feet — well above the tree line. Then it was down and up. Down and up. Down and up. I had developed a searing, blasting headache, but chalked it up to exertion. I began to wonder: “Can I make it to Whitney?”
By the time we reached Red’s Meadow my head was exploding. I was nauseous and woozy, unable to eat or drink. Ralph arranged for transportation to an emergency room in Mammoth where I was diagnosed with elevation sickness. I ended up in Sacramento with my brother, while Ralph continued hiking another 100 miles to King’s Canyon.
Ralph and I hung onto our backpacking gear for a few more years, always thinking we might complete the John Muir trail. But as time went by, we gave up that dream and instead relied on fond — though hazy for me — memories of the stark beauty above the tree line of the High Sierras.
“I had developed a
searing, blasting
headache, but chalked
it up to exertion. I
began to wonder: ‘Can I
make it to Whitney?’”
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I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, and attended North Eugene High and the
Lane Community College in Eugene. I grew up on a farm where our family raised
walnut and filbert trees as well as an acre of strawberries. We had a grouping of cherries trees that
my sister and I would climb and gobble down as many cherries as we could until we were sick. But those
cherries tasted amazing while they lasted! Although we worked very hard
living out in the country, it was still a wonderful place to grow up and
experience God’s beauty.
I have three daughters, two of
whom are in the Air Force and a
younger daughter who still lives at
home. She is currently attending
Portland Community College studying
art and video game design.
I previously worked for Avamere at Bethany
as their activity director in memory care for the last four years and in
Eugene at Applegate Care Center Assisted Living Community as the
activity director. I’ve also worked as a caregiver and a licensed CNA.
I enjoy jewelry making, gardening, and floral design. I have a passion for helping others see their
potential and value in their community. It gives me great joy to have a part in enriching and encouraging
residents each day. Thank you, Hearthstone community, for welcoming me with open arms and hearts.
A Heart to Serve Seniors By Melinda Diamond, Activity Director
“It gives me great
joy to have a part in
enriching and
encouraging
residents each day.”
A Letter of Gratitude from Les McCoy
To Residents, Staff, and my good Friends at Hearthstone,
I want to thank you all for your many prayers and kind
comments to me and my family at the passing of my wife,
Irene McCoy. I surely miss her after 69 years together. She
was a godly wife, mother, friend and neighbor.
I also want to thank
Pastor Dave
McElheran for the
lovely memorial service
for my beloved wife,
Irene.
Les McCoy
Les & Irene’s three children: Tim, Sandra, Steven
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If you could travel around the world with
a famous person, who would it be?
I would want to travel with Mark Twain. He was an adventurer, humorist,
writer and lecturer. We could travel to Europe or even take a steamboat down the Mississippi. He could read stories to me and make me laugh! Lois Watson
I met Nat King
Cole when I was
16. I would love
to travel around
the world with
him and be able
to hear his warm, melodic
voice sing love songs every
day!
Mary Harrasser
I would want to
travel with
Diane Sawyer of
ABC News—
she’s a woman
of integrity.
Barbara Senft
I would choose
to travel with
the retired
senior editor of
the National
Geographic
Society because he would be
knowledgeable about where
we went and what we would
see.
Mary O’Shaughnessy
I met Billy Graham in 1944 in California, when he spoke at a Youth for Christ rally where I gave my personal testimony. It would have been wonderful to be part of his Crusade in more than 100 countries — learning more about each country’s food, dress, education, housing and churches. Walter Dingfield
I would choose Arnold Palmer. In addition to his golfing
awards, his humanitarian work, and his worldwide businesses, his kindness would be wonderful to be around. Playing golf in a great number of venues and meeting people in many walks of life and history, would be fascinating! Ted Parker
I would love
to travel with
Ellen
Degeneres. As
a famous talk
show host and comedian,
she always finds a way to
help people and make them
laugh. She ends her show by
saying, “Be kind to one
another,”—a quality I believe
in and want to practice. Irvin Torres Anna’s Place Staff
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APRIL 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Easter Sunday
1:00 Open Communion
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
2 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO/ Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
2:15 Movie Matinee
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together 7:00 Wii Bowling
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9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 The Classical Club
2:00 Bean Bag Baseball
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
4
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 PD Support Meeting
1:00 Free B.P. checks - Med. Rm
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
2:30 Hearthstone Beaverton Choir
3:00 Men’s Group
5
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 “Tai Chi” video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Movie
3:00 “Speak Up” Vocals
7:00 Words to Live By
6 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Book Club
10:00 Cards with Barb
11:00 Laddie Boys Jewelry
1:00 BINGO / Wii Golf
1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice-Community Rm 7:00 Wii Bowling
710:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
5:30 Rose City Roller Derby
7:00 Stumptown Parlor Band
8 1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
9
9:00 Morning Devotions
10:30 Tom Ball (Lobby Piano)
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BIRTHDAY PARTY
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
All players are welcomed
2:15 Movie Matinee 3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
10
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
1:30 Volunteer Readers - Sexton Mt.
3:15 Purposeful Writing-Theater
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
11
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
11:00 Garments on The Go
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
3:00 Men’s Group
3:00 Games
12
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 “Tai Chi” video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Movie
2:30 Bocce Ball
3:45 Munch Bunch – “Embassy Suites”
7:00 Words to Live By
13
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Crafts with Barb
11:30 Paris Accessories
2:00 Memorial Service for
Donnice Sundin
Community Room
7:00 Wii Bowling
14 “Royalty Day”
10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
15
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
16
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
All players are welcomed 2:15 Movie
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
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9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
2:00 Balloon Volleyball
3:15 “Biography” Video
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
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9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
1:30 Floor Meeting - Assisted
2:00 Floor Meeting - Independent
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
3:00 Men’s Group
3:00 Afternoon Games
19
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 Tai Chi video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Patrick McBride’s Presentation:
Aquarium Life- Comm. Rm.
2:00 Hear USA - by Pool Table 3:00 “Speak Up” Vocals
4:00 Cards with Donna
7:00 Words to Live By
20 “Resident Art Show and Sale” Today
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15 /11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Cards with Barb
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Wii Golf 1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice –Comm. Rm.
7:00 Wii Bowling
21
10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
22
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
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9:00 Morning Devotions
10:30 Jeff Jones (Lobby Piano)
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO/ Washington Sq.
1:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Community Rm
2:15 Ballet Presentation: “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream” 3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
24 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise / Caring quilters
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
1:30 Volunteer Reader-Sexton Mt.
2:00 “Comedy Hour”& refreshments
3:15 Purposeful Writing-Theater 6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
25 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
3:00 RESIDENT MEETING
- Concerns Addressed
- Upcoming Activities
- & More!
7:00 Westside Singers- Community Room
26 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Murrayhill Shopping
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 Tai Chi video
11:00 Ball Fitness
2:00 Low Vision Support Group
2:00 Line Dancing group from
Summerfield Retirement
7:00 Words to Live By
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9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Baking with Barb
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Wii Golf
1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice –Comm. Rm. 7:00 Wii Bowling
28 10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
29 1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
30
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm.
2:15 Movie Matinee
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
APRIL BIRITHDAYS
Debbie H. 4/1
Carol B. 4/2
Don S. 4/1
Pauline A. 4/2
Pat H. 4/3
Millie H. 4/4
Dan R. 4/7
Billie G. 4/9
Frank R. 4/12
APRIL BIRITHDAYS
Frances B. 4/12
Caroline K. 4/13
Betty H. 4/14
Jean B.4/14
Jim M. 4/17
Julie K. 4/19
Donna M. 4/20
Rita G. 4/20
Don W. 4/24
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Jane K. 4/24
Kathy C. 4/24
Ruben W. 4/24
Kay E. 4/25
Celia G. 4/26
Pat K. 4/26
Phyllis B. 4/29
Agnes B. 4/30
Murrayhill Times | April 2018 | 7
APRIL 2018
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Easter Sunday
1:00 Open Communion
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
2 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO/ Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
2:15 Movie Matinee
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together 7:00 Wii Bowling
3
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 The Classical Club
2:00 Bean Bag Baseball
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
4
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 PD Support Meeting
1:00 Free B.P. checks - Med. Rm
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
2:30 Hearthstone Beaverton Choir
3:00 Men’s Group
5
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 “Tai Chi” video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Movie
3:00 “Speak Up” Vocals
7:00 Words to Live By
6 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Book Club
10:00 Cards with Barb
11:00 Laddie Boys Jewelry
1:00 BINGO / Wii Golf
1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice-Community Rm 7:00 Wii Bowling
710:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
5:30 Rose City Roller Derby
7:00 Stumptown Parlor Band
8 1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
9
9:00 Morning Devotions
10:30 Tom Ball (Lobby Piano)
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BIRTHDAY PARTY
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
All players are welcomed
2:15 Movie Matinee 3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
10
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
1:30 Volunteer Readers - Sexton Mt.
3:15 Purposeful Writing-Theater
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
11
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
11:00 Garments on The Go
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
3:00 Men’s Group
3:00 Games
12
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 “Tai Chi” video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Movie
2:30 Bocce Ball
3:45 Munch Bunch – “Embassy Suites”
7:00 Words to Live By
13
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Crafts with Barb
11:30 Paris Accessories
2:00 Memorial Service for
Donnice Sundin
Community Room
7:00 Wii Bowling
14 “Royalty Day”
10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
15
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
16
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm
All players are welcomed 2:15 Movie
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
17
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
2:00 Balloon Volleyball
3:15 “Biography” Video
6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
18
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
1:30 Floor Meeting - Assisted
2:00 Floor Meeting - Independent
2:00 LIBRARY & BANKS
3:00 Men’s Group
3:00 Afternoon Games
19
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Fred Meyer
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 Tai Chi video
11:00 Ball Fitness
1:00 Patrick McBride’s Presentation:
Aquarium Life- Comm. Rm.
2:00 Hear USA - by Pool Table 3:00 “Speak Up” Vocals
4:00 Cards with Donna
7:00 Words to Live By
20 “Resident Art Show and Sale” Today
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15 /11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Cards with Barb
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Wii Golf 1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice –Comm. Rm.
7:00 Wii Bowling
21
10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
22
1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
23
9:00 Morning Devotions
10:30 Jeff Jones (Lobby Piano)
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO/ Washington Sq.
1:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Community Rm
2:15 Ballet Presentation: “A
Midsummer Night’s Dream” 3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
24 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Sit-ercise / Caring quilters
10:15 Ball Fitness
11:00 Slow Movement
1:00 Mt. Man Snacks
1:30 Volunteer Reader-Sexton Mt.
2:00 “Comedy Hour”& refreshments
3:15 Purposeful Writing-Theater 6:30 Wii Golf
7:00 BINGO
25 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:00 Catholic Communion
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
3:00 RESIDENT MEETING
- Concerns Addressed
- Upcoming Activities
- & More!
7:00 Westside Singers- Community Room
26 9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 Murrayhill Shopping
9:45 Circuit Training
10:00 Tai Chi video
11:00 Ball Fitness
2:00 Low Vision Support Group
2:00 Line Dancing group from
Summerfield Retirement
7:00 Words to Live By
27
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:30 /10:15/11:00 Sit-ercise
10:00 Baking with Barb
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Wii Golf
1:00 Country Drive
3:00 Choir Practice –Comm. Rm. 7:00 Wii Bowling
28 10:00 Cribbage - Library
10:30 Tai Chi with Terry
1:00 BINGO
2:15 Movie
2:30 “Essentials” Store
3:00 Games
29 1:30 Movie Matinee
4:00 Sunday Celebration
Chaplain Dave
30
9:00 Morning Devotions
9:15 Chair Yoga
11:00 Women’s Coffee
1:00 BINGO
1:00 Country Drive
2:00 Pinochle - 3rd Floor
2:15 Bridge - Comm. Rm.
2:15 Movie Matinee
3:00 Knit & Crochet Together
7:00 Wii Bowling
APRIL BIRITHDAYS
Debbie H. 4/1
Carol B. 4/2
Don S. 4/1
Pauline A. 4/2
Pat H. 4/3
Millie H. 4/4
Dan R. 4/7
Billie G. 4/9
Frank R. 4/12
APRIL BIRITHDAYS
Frances B. 4/12
Caroline K. 4/13
Betty H. 4/14
Jean B.4/14
Jim M. 4/17
Julie K. 4/19
Donna M. 4/20
Rita G. 4/20
Don W. 4/24
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Jane K. 4/24
Kathy C. 4/24
Ruben W. 4/24
Kay E. 4/25
Celia G. 4/26
Pat K. 4/26
Phyllis B. 4/29
Agnes B. 4/30
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Group Exercise Soothes Stress By Angel Higbee, Fitness Instructor
Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Greetings from the Royals
Hearthstone’s new royalty, King Robert Tierney and Queen Gerrie Staats of “Hearthstone Land,” thank
you for the honor and privilege of being elected to this high office. We were surprised, shocked, and
humbled by the outcome of the voting. As your King and Queen, we will do our best to uphold the
standard and quality that you deserve. We are looking forward to a great year!
Some facts about our new King and Queen . . .
Birthplace of King Bob: Portland
Schools: Grant High School
Married: 57 years
Children & Grandchildren: Three children, six
grandchildren, five great grandchildren
Hearthstone Resident: Eight months
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, golf, football, people
What you like best about Hearthstone: “I love the people!”
Birthplace of Queen Gerrie: Gresham
Schools: Washington High School & Oregon State University
Married: 61 years
Children & Grandchildren: Three children, four grandchildren, two great grandsons
Hearthstone Resident: Lived here for 18 months
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, picture puzzles, quilting, traveling, and many other activities
What you like best about Hearthstone: “The variety of activities is outstanding!”
A recent study shows that group exercise lowers stress levels about 26 percent in most
individuals. Group exercise can boost mental, physical and emotional well-being. Studies
show those who work out alone or not at all tend to carry more stress, depression and anxiety.
Researchers say the companionship, music and fun moves of a class help tame the tension. Another
benefit is participants feel better throughout the day and may even sleep better at night.
Here are five more tips for residents who participate in my classes:
Always push yourself a little.
Don’t compete with others but compete with yourself.
Check yourself and make sure you are doing the moves correctly.
Breathe at the appropriate times so your muscles can get the oxygen they need.
Remember to bring water to hydrate your muscles and body.
Murrayhill Times | April 2018 | 9
What do you consider an adventure? Do we ever lose our
sense of it? Adventure is about stepping out of our comfort
zone. It’s about dreaming and imagination, but also having the courage to
chase those dreams.
We may think of adventure as travel or trying
new things, yet we also find adventure in each
and every day. Hunter S. Thompson says,
“Anything that gets your blood racing is probably
worth doing.” Art, exercise, dancing, singing,
movement, bus excursions — these are a just a
few of our adventures at Anna’s Place.
Remember, an adventure is like a voyage of discovery – and we should never
be left to regret missing the trip. The point is the experience. How did it make you feel, what did you
learn, who did you meet? An adventure is like applying fuel to the fire in your heart. After all, life itself is
truly the biggest adventure.
Adventures in Life & Ballroom Dancing By Mary Phillips, Anna’s Place Life Enrichment Coordinator
India’s got rhythm!
Pajamas Day • April 6 Wear your PJs (and slippers, too)
National Licorice Day • April 12 The wisdom behind black and red
Anna’s Place April Events See Anna’s Place calendar for complete listings
Betty learns the moves
Walt takes over the dance floor
Earth Day • April 22 We’ll get our hands dirty
National Pretzel Day • April 26 Bet you can’t eat just one!
Jo learns a new dance Stella keeps the pace
Tulip Festival • April 22 Ladies will “tiptoe through the tulips” (in Woodburn)
PHOTOS: Volunteers Nati and Robert demonstrate
ballroom dancing to Anna’s Place residents
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Dick & Janet Bruno: The Professor & the Cowgirl Interview by Resident Ruben Wilson
(continued on page 11)
R ICHARD “DICK” BRUNO was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to Nick
and Josephine Bruno on May 25, 1945. There were also two sisters
born in the family. His parents lived in the lower end of Boston. Later
the family moved to the community of Revere, a few miles to the north.
When Dick asked his father why they were moving, he replied, “The rats are
getting too big to kick.” At his new home he was able to enter the first grade at age five. Because he was
smaller than most of the students and wore thick glasses, Dick says he felt picked on. However, when he
complained it seemed to him that he was the one who got punished.
Dick enjoyed a brief growth spurt before entering high school. He was given an IQ test which revealed
Dick had an astonishing, analytical mind. He says it was a finding that surprised him and everyone else!
He graduated from high school with honors and received a scholarship to college.
It seemed that everyone was on the same level at Boston State College.
Dick’s creativity rapidly developed in the Drama Club. He was too
shy to actually become an actor, instead he created sets,
backgrounds, and ran the lights.
The Viet Nam War put Dick’s theatrical career on hold.
Unfortunately, his vision problems (remember the thick glasses?)
prevented him from being drafted. Instead he applied to help the
country in a positive way and joined VISTA (Volunteers in Service
To America). He did community organizing and set up programs for
tutoring for G.E.D. testing. He also developed activities to keep kids
away from drugs and provided many other constructive programs.
His extensive experience and hard work with VISTA was a major factor in Dick obtaining a teaching
position with Portland Community College. This was also during a time when community colleges were
helping to redefine higher education by offering a greater emphasis on job preparedness at a lower cost
than four year universities. Questions focused on whether or not community colleges were just an
advanced high school with intense technical training and if they were just a step on the road to a real
college degree. That academic debate led to the conclusion that Oregon needed all kinds of schools of
higher learning. And community colleges have been an integral part of higher education ever since.
Dick taught History of Western Civilization for more than 20 years. He also taught classes on the history
of women, sex, and the family. These sessions often included frank, personal discussions about male,
female, gay, and straight topics. Dick has evidence that these classes helped some students better
understand their inner conflicts and helped prevent suicides.
Over the years Dick was challenged by sailing on the Willamette River, cross country skiing, cooking in a
friend’s tavern in Portugal, and mentoring their son Steve.
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(Dick and Janet Bruno, continued from page 10)
Celebrating April Birthdays 1 Debbie Houghton 1 Don Simon 2 Carol Benetti
2 Pauline Aaron 3 Pat Hartnett 3 Millie Head 4 Betty Yockey
6 Joe Chamberlain 7 Dan Reynolds 9 Billie Griesbach
9 Betty Locke 11 Dorothy Cowan 12 Frances Bigelow 12 Frank Rinella 13 Caroline Koford 14 Betty Humphrey 14 Jean Bradley 17 Jim Mulder 19 Julie Kilkenny 20 Donna Macey
20 Rita Gerson 24 Don Walker 24 Jane Knowles 24 Ruben Wilson 25 Kay Elliot 26 Celia Garrett 26 Pat Kuenzi 29 Phyllis Brower 30 Agnes Brauser
Birthday
Party
Monday, April 9
2 pm
All Invited!
J ANET COLEMAN was born to Jack and Evelyn Coleman in Eugene, Oregon, on February 22, 1943.
When she three or four years old her mother won first place by submitting a photo of Janet with the
title, “Keep Oregon Green.” She was the oldest of four brothers and one sister.
Janet’s grandparents kept horses on their property. Beginning at a very young age she loved to ride. She
remembers riding around an empty area, waving to an imaginary crowd as though she was a “Rodeo
Queen.” Over the years she has owned five horses and currently owns one. Janet had to work her way
through Oregon State University living in a cooperative.
During one summer she worked as a forest fire lookout, but rather than study forestry, Janet chose to
major in social science, with an art minor. Upon graduation, Janet went to work for C.R.I., providing
community resources for women. While at that job, Janet met Dick at the VISTA office. When a friend
suggested she ask him to “go for coffee,” Janet replied “He is too stuck up!” However, about a year later
they were married. The local paper reported the wedding with the headline, The Professor and the
Cowgirl. They will soon observe their 50th wedding anniversary.
Their son Steve was born five years later. He earned a degree in history at Lewis and Clark College
University. He now works for federal Environmental Protection Agency. He is married to Susan and they
have two beautiful children. They live in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to the horses, Dick and Janet wanted German shepherd dogs. During their nearly 50 years
together, they have owned five.
Both Dick and Janet have had to cope with physical problems so they decided a senior living community
would offer the help they needed. Once they toured Hearthstone, the couple knew that the services and
support here would be a good fit for their lifestyles.
Hearthstone welcomes you, Janet and Dick!
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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Radicchio, Soft Cooked Egg, Parmesan & Roasted Tomatoes