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January 7, 2018
The Week at a Glance!
Sunday, January 7
12:30 Sunday Dinner, MDR
7:15 FAMILY NIGHT, Equestrian Therapy, GR
Monday, January 8
10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
1:00 Fareway & Wheatsfield Shopping
3:30 Exercise with Karen is CANCELLED!
Tuesday, January 9
9:30 Tuesday Coffee, Atrium F-1 & 2 10:00 Beth Dahlke, speaks on Matter of Balance
Class, MDR
10:00 Writers’ Group
11:30 Bus to Smokin’ Oak Pizza, Campustown
Wednesday, January 10 10:00 ALDI’s & Lincoln Center Hy-Vee
2:00 Exercise with Karen, GR
2:30 Neil Hewitt country music concert, HC
6:00 Bus to Women’s BB vs Kansas State
Thursday, January 11 8:15 Meet & Greet with Gilbert High Students,
Generational Learning Project, Founders’ Room
12:00 NC Circle Luncheon, MDR
“Warm Up in this Cold Weather!” 3:45 Singspiration/Vespers
6:00 Game Night, LIB
Friday, January 12 8:30-10:30 1st National Bank Hours
10:00 N. Fareway, N WalMart
1:00 Women’s Bridge
1:30 Crafty Cresters, Social Room
Saturday, January 13
1:30 Bus to Men’s BB vs Baylor
DAILY EXERCISE
Exercise is held in the Green Room,
M-F mornings at 8:30 a.m. Holidays are optional!
EXERCISE CLASSES
Exercise classes with Karen Bates will be held on a
varied schedule through January, so watch the daily
schedule or check with the Front Desk. Try something
new in 2018!!
PODIATRY CLINICS, by appointment, 2:30-4 pm. January 18 February 15
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Northcrest News
Sunday Dinner January 7
12:30 p.m., MDR
Northcrest Community Over 50 years of service to older adults in the Greater Ames Community Greater Ames
Turkey Thigh Roast with Gravy
Roasted Potato Medley
Green Beans
Homemade Bread
Fresh Fruit
Cherry Crunch Pie
Northcrest Family Night Learn about Equine Assisted Therapies from Kris Lager. One Heart Equestrian Therapy is a non-profit that offers therapeutic services to people with disabilities using horses. Sun, Jan 7, 7:15 pm, GR
Health Center (HC) You may have noticed that we are using the term “Health Center” and the abbreviation “HC” in print from now on. Nothing has changed, but the concept is that all of us may utilize the Health Center at some time. It puts the positive feeling in a wonderful resource right here!
Exercise with Karen! Wellness classes for January will be going in a new direction. Classes will be offered on various days & times throughout the month instead of the same schedule every week (see January calendar). They will in-clude combinations of strength training, qigong, tai chi, yoga, chair yoga, balance, breathing, and brief meditation. All classes will be led by Karen Bates in GR or SR. The class on Mon, Jan 8 has been cancelled. Time for the Mon 22nd class has been changed to 1:30, and one added on the 29th at 1:30, both in the GR. Register at [email protected]
A Matter of Balance Classes Beth Dahlke, the director of the Balance Classes will join us after Tuesday Coffee on the 9th to give you an overview of what to expect. If you are on the waiting list, she will share upcoming dates and options for you. 10:00 am, MDR, Tue, Jan 9.
Crafty Cresters Decide what the next project should be! Fri, Jan 12, 1:30 pm, Social Rm. (Note place change!)
Learning Across Generations Students from Gilbert High are interested in learning from other generations. They will come for a “Meet & Greet” on Thu, Jan 11, 8:15 –9:00 am in the Founders’ Rm. Please sign up if you are interested in meet-ing and having an on-going relationship with these motivated young people! No obliga-tion incurred after the first meeting.
Price Increase for Northcrest Salon Prices have been maintained for the past 5 years even though costs of products and supplies have been increasing for the NC Salon. A price increase is now warranted for 2018. Please ask the stylists about the new fees and remember the con-venience you enjoy right here at Northcrest!
Northcrest Circle Luncheon GET WARM FOR THE COLD WINTER WEATHER! You are encouraged to wear a warm hat and/or scarf! Enjoy chili, corn-bread, salad & lemon dessert! Reserve your space by Jan 9. Thu, Jan 11, Noon, MDR
Soup Contest! Do you have a favorite Soup recipe? First 4 people that sign up will prepare their choice for us! (Must provide 1 gallon each.) Prizes awarded too! $4.50 to attend, must sign up by Fri, Jan 19. Mon, Jan 22, Noon, MDR.
Timely Topics Luncheon Many of you read the “Our Iowa” magazine. We will have a chance to hear the behind the scenes workings from the Managing Editor, Larry Wiebel. Sign up for lunch in the MDR on Thu, Jan 25 at Noon. P.S. I’m told that a woman from Carroll won the 50 pies for her retirement center. However, Rashell has agreed to include pie in our menu on the 25th!!
KITCHEN KORNER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Smokin’ Oak Pizza Check out the menu at the Front Desk, and sign up to go for pizza and other choices in Campus Town. Tue, Jan 9, Bus 11:30 am.
Michael Londra in Concert The Irish Tenor, Michael Londra, will star in a multi media tribute to President Kennedy entitled “JFK & Me”. Tickets are $28 at the Iowa State Center ticket office. Fisher Theater, Fri, Jan 19, Bus at 7:00 pm.
ACTORS’ The Murder Room In the style of Agatha Christie and Monty Python, there is fast-paced, witty dialogue; hidden compartments; and non-stop hilari-ty. Don't miss this zany farce! Fri, Jan 26, Bus at 6:45 pm Sun, Feb 4, Bus at 1:15 pm (Please note: Opening night is on Thu, Jan 25 with refreshments. For the future, please let Ronnie know your preference for attending: with or without food.
Art on Campus Visit the Farm House Museum for “In
Focus”, a program on Daguereotypes, Tintypes and Photographs, 19th Century Photography. One hour program, Thu, Jan 18, Bus at 11:30 am.
Exhibit reception for Manuel Neri’s “Ambiguity, Mystery, & Allure”. Morrill Hall, Fri, Jan 26, Bus at 3:30 pm.
Martin Luther King, Jr Day Ames celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. with music and readings by students at the Ames Middle School. Mon, Jan 15, Bus at 5:30 pm.
Village Inn Pie Day Simple things brighten your day, like Pie and Coffee—especially free pie with pur-chase! Wed, Jan 17, Bus at 2:00 pm.
January Mystery Tour Barring poor weather, the Party Bus will hit the road south to Des Moines for 2 stops of interest and a lunch. $5 plus your meal. Some walking or standing may be involved. Hint # 1: All stops have to do with Food.. Mon, Jan 15, Bus at 9:30 am. Home~3:30?
Painting Class Are you interested in creating a painted masterpiece with guidance from a young art student? She will provide the step by step design and all supplies for a small fee. You bring your own flair and willingness to create! Sign up in the Mail Room to show interest, no obligation until the date is set!
Women’s Basketball Wed, Jan 10, vs Kansas St., Bus, 6 pm. Wed, Jan 17, vs Baylor, Bus at 7:30 pm. Sat, Jan 20, vs W. Virginia, Bus at 6 pm.
Men’s Basketball Sat, Jan 13, vs Baylor, Bus at 1:15 pm Sat, Jan 20, vs Texas Tech, Bus at
12:15 pm.
PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO
RONNIE’S RAMBLES
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
SPORTS
It is the season for slipping! Please be cautious!
The Northcrest Wish List
just keeps receiving!
Bion Pierson has paid for the
Indoor Raised Garden!
Thank You to Bion
and
Happy Gardening!!
Serving times for Regular Daily Meals in the Main Dining Room*:
Lunch, Monday- Saturday: Sign up by 10:00am. Lunch is served from 12:00pm-12:30pm
Dinner, Monday–Saturday: Sign up by 3:30pm. Dinner is Served from 5:30pm-6:00pm
Sunday Dinner: Sign up by 8:00am, served at 12:30pm *Check Northcrest News for locations and serving times for special events.
Sunday, January 7
12:30 pm, Lunch, MDR: Turkey Thigh Roast with Gravy, Roasted Potato Medley, Green
Beans, Homemade Bread, Fresh Fruit, Cherry Crunch Pie
HC Supper: Vegetable Beef & Bar ley Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Fruit Salad, Vanilla Wa-
fer Parfait
Monday, January 8
Lunch: Reuben, Broccoli Salad, Pickle Spear, Fresh Fruit, Oatmeal Pie
Dinner: Deviled Pork Chop, Mexican Corn Pie, Peas & Onions, Fresh Fruit, Blueberry
Cheesecake Bar
Tuesday, January 9
Lunch: Szechuan Chicken over Rice, Stir Fr ied Vegetables, Cream Cheese Wonton,
Fruit Salad, Magic Bar
Dinner: Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Seasoned Cabbage, Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse
Wednesday, January 10
Lunch: Chef Salad, Dinner Roll, Apple Walnut Jell-O Salad, Scotcheroos
Dinner: Pecan Crusted Chicken with Bourbon Sauce, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes,
Normandy Blend Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Sour Cream & Raisin Pie
Thursday, January 11 Northcrest Circle Luncheon—Warm Up!
Noon, MDR: Chili, Corn Muffin, Tossed Salad, Lemon Bar
HC Lunch: Chili, Corn Muffin, Fruit Salad, Monster Cookie
Dinner: Fried Catfish, Long Grain & Wild Rice, Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Apple Dumpling
Friday, January 12
Lunch: Chicken Str ips, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Capr i Vegetables, Fresh Fruit,
Pistachio Pudding
Dinner: Beef Br isket, Hash Brown Casserole, Corn, Fresh Fruit, Angel Food Cake
Saturday, January 13
Lunch: Goulash, Garlic Toast, Spiced Apple Rings, Artichoke Vegetable Salad, Maple Nut
Ice Cream
Dinner: Turkey a`la King over Biscuit, Vegetable Medley, Fresh Fruit, Brownie