Springfield Place

Resident Spotlight: Jim FreyTime at Springfield: Two years

Bio:

I was born and raised in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. After graduating from high school, my brother, mother and I moved to San Mateo County in 1949. I studied art in college for three years, then dropped out to get drafted into the Army. I served in Fort Ord and Munich, Germany. I lived in San Francisco from 1955 to 1959. After marrying the girl in the apartment across the hall from mine, we moved to Marin County. I was employed by Chevron for 40 years, which gave my family enough money to pursue our various interests. My wife had her horses, and I was involved in musical theater as a set builder and chorus singer. In 1986, we bought our ranch, where we lived until I moved to Springfield Place.

What motivates you?

I like this quote from a man whose name I can’t recall, “Be contented with what you have and make the best of it.”

What do you like most about being retired?

Not having to get up at 5 a.m. to do chores or catch the bus to S.F.

If you can travel anywhere in the world, where and why?

I see no reason to travel anywhere. I already live in one of the most perfect places in the world.

Something special about yourself that our residents don’t know?

There is nothing special about me. What you see is what you get.

Message to the community:

• Socialize • Exercise • Visualize (the better days soon to come)

A Grand RelationshipAnyone who has received a loving hug, phone call or letter from a grandchild knows how truly special and beneficial that bond is.

Intergenerational relationships are important for the emotional growth of a child, who develops a sense of belonging and identity by feeling part of a larger family. A grandparent can strengthen this connection by passing on family history, heritage and traditions. Grandparents also serve as a child’s source of wisdom, emotional support, entertainment and, of course, unconditional love.

In return, grandchildren bring meaning and joy to a grandparent’s life. By being able to play a nurturing role and watch grandchildren grow—-without the responsibility of primary parenting—-grandparents experience an increased sense of self-worth and purpose.

One of the biggest rewards of the grandparent-grandchild relationship is learning new things from each other. Together, grandparents and grandchildren can share and explore existing passions and new interests, and both old and young can experience the world from a fresh perspective.

Jim Frey

SEPTEMBER 2020 • BELIEVE

SEPTEMBER 2020

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! * HAPPY LABOR DAY!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Open Door Concerts with Vicki

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Trivia!, DR 4:00 Mimosa Mondays!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Open Door Concerts with Vicki

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Trivia!, DR 4:00 Mimosa Mondays!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Open Door Concerts with Vicki

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Trivia!, DR 4:00 Mimosa Mondays!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Open Door Concerts with Vicki

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Open Door Concerts with Vicki

BirthdaysMya Walker, 4th (Employee)Maria Rodriquez-Torres, 10th

(Employee)Sally Pham, 10th (Employee)Maria Torres, 10th (Employee)Adela Vasquez, 11th (Employee)

Tracy Nava, 13th (Employee)Jude Breunig, 14th (Employee)Don Roberts, 15thMitchell Cline, 18th (Employee)Luis Bernal, 23rd (Employee)James Caswell, 24th (Employee)Pat Meyer, 24thVirginia Norman, 25th

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9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 DISTANCE BOCCE BALL!, AR

4:00 Wine & Drinks for Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Brain Crunches, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Brain Crunches, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 DISTANCE BOCCE BALL!, AR

4:00 Trivia Social Hour, LG 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Brain Crunches, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 DISTANCE BOCCE BALL!, AR

4:00 Wine & Drinks for Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR 4:00 Wine & Drinks for

Mobile Social Hour Cart!

9:00 Scenic Drives! 9:45 Doorway Stretch

Classes begin! * 2:00 Bingo, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 Brain Crunches, DR

9:45 Doorway Stretch Classes begin! *

2:00 DISTANCE BOCCE BALL!, AR

4:00 Wine & Drinks for Mobile Social Hour Cart!

LocationsActivity Room, ARBistro, BDining Room, DRGym, GHealth & Wellness, HWLibrary, LBLobby, LLounge, LGPrivate Dining Room, PD

TransportationMonday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.:

Essential Medical Appointments Only

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StaffGeneral ManagerJohnathan Thomas

Sales AdvisorVicki Olivas-Navarro

ChefJose Flores

Dining Room SupervisorSabrina Corral

Health and Wellness DirectorSonia Ferguson

Health and Wellness Assistant DirectorBarbara Clark

BookkeeperLaura Svindal

Administrative AssistantAmanda Yanez

Programs DirectorJosue Lopez Torres

PrimeFit InstructorVicki Olivas-Navarro

Housekeeping SupervisorDiana Garcia

Plant Operations SupervisorJoel Bruno

101 Ely Boulevard South Petaluma, CA 94954707.769.3300

The Lotería LegacyThe beloved Mexican card game lotería has won over generations of players.

It originated in Italy and made its way to Spain, then Mexico in 1769. At first a hobby of the noble class, lotería, meaning “lottery” in Spanish, gradually spread to the masses by way of traveling fairs.

Similar to bingo, lotería uses a deck of 54 cards, each with an illustration, such as a rooster, a drum or a pear. Players have game boards, or tablas, with the same pictures randomly arranged in a grid. A caller draws a card, and players mark the corresponding image on their boards with a token, traditionally a dry pinto bean or corn kernel. The first person to mark a complete row on their card shouts, “Lotería!”

In the late 1800s, French businessman Don Clemente Jacques designed a lotería set that remains the iconic version of the game. The sets were included in care packages sent to soldiers fighting in the Mexican Revolution, who later took them home to their families, creating a beloved tradition. The colorful folk art based on Jacques’ edition is still popular, and the images have become emblems of Mexican culture.

Amanda Summerfield-Sievers

Employee Spotlight: Amanda Summerfield-SieversName: Amanda Summerfield-Sievers

Position: Housekeeping Supervisor; Years held at Position: 1 Year, 10 Months

Bio: I was born in Petaluma, at Petaluma Valley Hospital, but grew up in Santa Rosa. I have lived there my whole life until moving to Petaluma with Mike. My parents are still married, and I have two sisters. I have two nephews from my older sister. They’re 18 and 4 years old. They’re the apples of my eye, and we are a very tight knit family. I have a black cat name Mo, my little love. I have now adopted Star, Mike’s dog, with open arms.

What motivates you? This is going to sound cliché, but what motivates me is growing and learning. I’m always looking for new things to learn and for ways to grow.

What do you like the most about your job? I love spending time with the residents and helping them. I love my coworkers, so much in fact I married one of them!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where and why? I’d love to see New Zeland and Alaska, both of them for the same reason, their natural beauty and wildlife. I love mountains, trees and animals. Both offer a lot of that.

Something special about yourself that our residents don’t know? One of my hobbies is Olympic weightlifting. I often regularly lift around 100 pounds, and often times, I’m lifting it over my head. If you want to know more, just ask! I love talking about it.

Message to the residents:

You are all an inspiration! Keep moving, keep learning and keep growing.