St. Mark Village * Palm Harbor, FL July 24, 2016

The Lively Mark Weekly Bulletin

The Lively MarkWeekly Bulletin

For the Residents of St. Mark Village

Doug Fresh, CEO

Editor: Ellen WadeLayout and Design: Tina Glandis

Layout and Design: Marlene Di Maria

DocTalkOn Monday, August 22, St. Mark Village will host an informal gathering

with five physicians from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Dr. Norman

Abbott, Cardiologist; Dr. Jose Berrios, ENT; Dr. Patrick Cinelli, Geriatric Spe-

cialist; Dr. Christopher Grayson, Adult Reconstruction and Arthritis Surgery

Specialist; and Dr. Ioannis Pappou, Orthopedic Surgeon. The physicians will

discuss and answer questions from the audience. Please put your questions

in writing and bring them with you. We will also be prepared to collect

questions from our Residents the night of the event. Paper and pens will be

provided. There will be an opportunity to win some great prizes at the end of

the evening. Please bring your inquiring minds and join us.

Save the Date.Join us for an interesting and

informative evening of Doc Talk!

Raymond James Art Studio Tour

Residents signed up to see the Raymond James Art Collec-tion and have lunch “on your own” at Cracker Barrel on Wednesday, July 27, are asked to please be in the Front Lobby and

ready to go at 9:15 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your ID.

Do you want to learn how to play Mahjong? If so, Resident Gail Simon will instruct Residents on how to play this fun tile game. The day, time, and room will be determined based on interest. The aim is to collect sets of tiles according to the number and type shown on the face of each tile. A player takes and discards a tile each turn and

Bus Trip RemindersJust a little reminder: All Residents

who attend our bus trips and outings are reminded to please wear your seat belt. It’s the law. Thank you for your cooperation—safety first! Also, if there is a trip you really have an interest in and it is full, please don’t hesitate to have your name put on the waiting list. Many times, Residents on the waiting list are accom-modated.

(Please see ‘Majong’ on page 2)

Outsmart the Scammers

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. —Matthew 7:15

Come to the Chapel on Thursday, July 28, at 1:30 p.m. to hear Joe Can-narella from Edward Jones and Kathy Cormier from Cormier & Robb CPA’s speak.

Incidents of fraud are on the rise and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will give you the informa-tion you need to “Outsmart the Scammers”. The pro-

gram will teach you how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent

encounter, give you resources you can use in the event you are targeted, and steps you can take to protect yourself. Join us for this informative presentation.

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Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) provides free amplified phones for Florida Residents who are hearing impaired. If you have a specialized phone that is not working properly, you have ques-tions about your phone, or if you think this service would be helpful to you, please come to the Hobby Room on Tuesday, July 26, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon where a representative will distribute these special phones. Please sign up on the bulletin board if interested. To qualify for a phone you need to wear hearing aids or have a hearing impairment.

the first player whose hand consists entirely of a legal set or sets goes out or goes “Mah-jong” wins. In fact, the game

is effectively the same as the card game Rummy. For what always appears initially to be a very com-plicated game, Mahjong is remarkably simple when reduced to its basics and it is only the accompanying rituals and complex scoring that changes this. One of these rituals, the process of shuffling the tiles at the start of the game, is known as “the twittering of the sparrows”, presumably because of the accompanying noise. Since Mahjong means “the game of the spar-rows” or “sparrow tiles” in Chinese, it seems likely that this is the source of the game’s title. If interested, sign-up on the bulletin board by Sunday, July 31. There needs to be at least three people to play a game.

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Test your knowledge and join us in the Hobby Room to play Trivial Pursuit on Monday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. This game tests a player’s ability to answer general knowledge questions. The more questions you answer correctly, the more points you score for your team. Are you ready for the challenge? If so, come for a stimulating battle of the minds.

Hearing ClinicA representative of Bay Area Hearing Care will

be here on Monday, July 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the Hobby Room. Stop by if you have questions regarding your hearing aid or need your hearing aid repaired. Hearing tests are available by appointment in your apartment by calling Rosemary McKinney at (727) 446-8392.

Piano Music by Kendrea KappelCome to hear Kendrea Kappel play classical music

on the piano for your enjoyment on Monday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Elevator Lobby.

Midweek Movie

The Midweek Movie for Wednesday, July 27, is The Spirit of St. Louis with James Stew-art. On May 21, 1927, the world changed. “Lucky Lindy” landed outside Paris. The Spirit of St. Louis shows the struggles and success of Charles A. Lind-bergh, the pioneering flyboy, who, like test pilots and astronauts to follow later, had the “right stuff” of aviation heroism. Lindbergh fan James Stewart, him-self a pilot, sought the role and was initially turned down. This 1957 video is 2 hours and 15 minutes long and will be shown at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Book Review with Gene Copolla

Gene Copolla, Director of the Palm Harbor Library, will present a Book Review on Thursday, August 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Village Room. He will review the books “H is for Hawk” by Helen Mac-Donald and “Condominium” by John B. MacDonald.

Welcome to Golden Sands, the dream condomin-ium built on a weak foundation and a thousand dirty secrets.

Here is a panoramic look at the shocking facts of life in a Sun Belt community—the real estate swin-dles and political payoffs, the maintenance charges that run up and the health benefits that run out... the crackups and marital breakdowns... the disaster that awaits those who play in the path of the hurricane...

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Resident BirthdaysOur apologies for printing the incorrect

week of birthdays in the last issue of The Lively Mark.Patrick Courtney Apt. 515 July 17Alan Merrell Apt. 3308 July 17Justin Steadman Rm. 1107 July 17Diana DiGiacomo Rm. 1022 July 19Therese Zanini Apt. 612 July 20Roberta Moore Rm. 1016 July 21Marjorie Kill Apt. 216 July 23Edward Lee Apt. 509 July 24Chuck Carter Apt. 403 July 26Annie Hayes Apt. 606 July 26Erma Henry Apt. 3309 July 26Mary Crawford Apt. 629 July 27Sue Mills Apt. 461 July 28Olive Pocius Apt. 2018 July 30Patricia Schweiger Apt. 153 July 30

Village ForumThe next Village Forum will be held on Friday,

July 29, at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Please come with your questions and comments. For those of you who are uncomfortable presenting questions in this type of setting, you may submit your questions to the Administration Office in advance of the meet-ing. Doug Fresh, our CEO, will answer these ques-tions the same as he would a question from the floor. Please join him for this informal meeting.

Exercise Class Adjustments for ForumDue to the Village Forum on Friday, July 29, the

10:00 a.m. Aerobic Dance Class will be held at 11:00 a.m. and the 10:00 a.m. Cardio Waves Aquatics Class will not be held.

Organ Music by Dick RydbergDick Rydberg will play organ music on Tuesday,

July 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Elevator Lobby. Indulge in an evening of musical enjoyment! Dick will be taking a hiatus dur-ing the month of August and resume playing organ music on Tuesday, September 6.

Making Memories Matter

(Please see ‘Memory Matters’ on page 4)

Have you ever been in a rush and couldn’t re-call where you placed your keys? Have you ever run into an old friend and couldn’t remember their name? Some forgetfulness is completely normal but when these incidents begin to progress in severity or become so common they interfere with your daily life then action may need to be taken. Dementia is an umbrella term that describes several declines in memory loss, communication, and brain-related func-tions.

The most common form of dementia is Alzheim-er’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia that is responsible for up to 80 per-cent of all diagnosed dementia cases and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheim-er’s disease progresses through three different stages ranging from mild to severe. While Alzheimer’s disease does not have a specific cure, living a healthy lifestyle can prevent or offset the severity.

The questions below, released by the Alzheimer’s Association, can help you identify early signs of de-mentia. Have you noticed:

• Memory loss that disrupts your daily life?• Challenges in planning or solving problems?• Difficulty completing familiar

tasks at home, at work, or at leisure?

• Confusion with time or place?• Trouble understanding visual im-

ages and spatial relationships?• New problems with words in speaking or writing?• Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace

steps?• Withdrawal from work or social activities?

If you answered YES or SOMETIMES, you may need to speak with your physician to address your concerns. It’s typical to misplace items or forget the

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date from time to time, but regular occurrences may indicate the need to consult your physician.

Some causes of Alzheimer’s disease cannot be reversed, such as genetics or age, but our brain and overall health is dependent on the nutritional choices we make and the activities we take part in, such as exercising and socializing.

Regardless of whether or not you have noticed a change, keeping your mind sharp through regular “exercise” is beneficial. Activities like crossword puzzles and brain games, socializing, and reading can promote strong connections in your brain. Regular physical activity addresses the mind-body connection and promotes overall health. So take charge today—MAKE YOUR MEMORIES MATTER!

—Meghan Wilhelmsen, BS, Wellness Coordinator, Therapy Management Corporation

Gently Read Newspapers WantedWe are looking for dona-

tions of current day newspapers to be donated each morning for use in the Care Centers. Enjoy your morning coffee and news-

paper and then share the knowledge and information that a daily newspaper brings by repurposing the newspaper to the Care Centers instead of recycling it in the Trash Room. Donations should be brought to the Administration Office by 11:00 a.m., however earlier drop offs are welcome. These newspapers will be shared with the Residents in all the Care Centers.

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INE D N INGOPEN

BEGINNER STEP CLASSInterested in learning

the basic steps in line danc-ing? Then this six week Step It Up class is for you! Residents who are interested in learning the basic line

dancing steps will be offered a beginner step class on Fridays for the next six weeks. These classes will be held on July 29, August 5; August 12; August 19; August 26; and September 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Elevator Lobby. Resident Kather-ine Hall will be the instructor. Kathryn will start off slow—you don’t have to be a dancer to participate. Everyone is welcome!

Once you have the basic steps down, join us at Dance! Dance! Dance! with Kathryn (experienced dancers) where you work on doing the actual dances using the steps learned in this six week class. Come Step it Up and learn the steps!

Open Line Dancing with Joan is held on the second Tuesday of each month between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Elevator Lobby. Open Line Dancing with Joan is where Residents can prac-tice the dances they’ve already learned at Dance! Dance! Dance! with Kathryn. Open Line Danc-ing with Joan is not an organized class and there will not be an instructor. Everyone is welcome to come and dance, have fun, and get some exercise! —Joan Ekstrom

Attention experienced line dancers: We are fortunate to have Kathryn Hall, one of our Resi-dents, as our line dancing instruc-tor. Dance! Dance! Dance! with Kathryn (for experienced dancers) is held on Tuesdays (with the exception of the 2nd Tuesday) be-

tween 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the Elevator Lobby.Line dancing is a fun and easy way to stay

healthy. Join the next Dance! Dance! Dance! on Tuesday, July 26. New experienced dancers and ob-servers are all welcome.

St. Mark Village T-Shirts AvailableBoth red and blue St. Mark Village T-shirts are for

sale! Bring $10 to the Admin-istration Office if you would like to purchase a T-shirt. Profits from shirt sales will go to the St. Mark Village Resi-dent Continuing Care Fund. Sizes may vary.

Love your neighbor as yourself. —Matthew 22:39

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Movie Review

The following item was found in the Conservatory by Colonel Mustard and turned in to the Adminis-tration Office last week.

Meat Cleaver

If you believe this item may be yours, please stop by the office and give us a Clue.

LostFound&

iPad ClassEvelyn McElwain will be teach-

ing a three day iPad class in the Vil-lage Room from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2;

Thursday, August 4; and Tuesday, August 9. All Residents who are interested in learning how to use their iPad, please sign-up on the bulletin board. Class size is limited to seven Residents.

In-House Television ReminderResidents are reminded to check the in-house tele-

vision station, channel 96 if you have regular cable or channel 732 if you have hi-definition cable, for timely information and Village events. If you are unable to access one of these channels, or the channels are not clear, please notify the Administration Office.

White Elephant SaleOn Wednesday, August 31,

from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a spectacular White Elephant Sale in the South Hall. Volunteers are still needed to help set up, work at tables sell-ing items, and to help clean up at the end of the sale. If you are interested in being a Volunteer please call Ellen at ext. 1743.

All sale proceeds will benefit the St. Mark Vil-lage Continuing Care Fund.

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Sat. 7/23; Sun. 7/24* 6:30 p.m.Saturday Matinee, 7/23* 1:00 p.m.Please note: The Friday, July 22, Village Movie has been cancelled due to the Birthday and Anni-versary Celebration at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.Director: Patricia Riggen.Cast: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Hen-derson, John Carroll Lynch.Based on real-life events, this intriguing drama recounts the story of young Annabel Beam, who suffers from an incurable digestive disorder. But when a string of miracles leads to her complete recovery, Annabel’s family and doctors are mysti-fied. Faith and Spirituality, Drama. 2016; 1 hour, 49 minutes.Rated PG for thematic material, including acci-dent and medical images.

*Closed caption programming if available.Star ratings (4 star scale) from RogerEbert.com

Miracles From Heaven o o o

Calendar of EventsSunday, July 24, 201610:00 Worship Service - Chapel 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Monday, July 25, 2016 9:00 Hearing Clinic - Hobby Room10:00 Sit-n-Fit Exercise Class - Wellness Center10:45 Strong & Steady Exercise Class - Wlns Ctr 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Prayer Group - Club Room 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 1:30 Trivial Pursuit - Club Room 6:30 Piano Music by Kendrea Kappel - Elev Lobby 6:45 Open Bridge - 4th Floor Lounge

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7:00 BayCare Laboratory Svcs til 8-Wellness Ctr10:00 Cardio Waves Aquatics Class - Pool10:00 FTRI until 12 - Hobby Room10:30 Bible Study - Club Room10:30 Needlers & Hookers until 12 - 3rd Floor Lng11:00 Aerobic Dance Class - Wellness Center 1:00 Resident Nurse - Wellness Ctr til 2 2:30 Dance! Dance! Dance! Line Dancing-Elev Lby 6:30 Organ Music by Dick Rydberg-Elev Lby

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Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Betty Dietz, Rm. 1104.

The People of St. Mark Village

A wArm welcome is extended to:

In Care Center: Margaret Brown Health Care CenterMae Gaitis HospiceWilliam Harper Health Care CenterBetty Mabon Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaAudrey Perry Betty Fresh Rehab & SpaWillard Sutton Betty Fresh Rehab & Spa

In The Hospital:Vivian Cox Mease CountrysideBetty Highley Mease CountrysideVirginia Marino Mease CountrysideEleanor Policastro Mease CountrysideElizabeth Roscoe Mease Countryside

Transfers:Alice Bigatel Apt. 3208Marion Fedor Rm. 1002Colleen Knipp Apt. 1203

A Fond Farewell To:Eliza Brinkley Rm. 1104

Ann Cook, Rm. 1103Donald and June Richardson, Apt. 310

Aug. 1 Floor Meetings - Floor LoungesAug. 1 Piano Music by Kendrea-6:30pAug. 2 iPad Class-1p-3pAug. 3 StarLite Cruise-Bus 10:45aAug. 4 Book Review-1:30pAug. 8 Trivial Pursuit-1:30pAug. 11 Show Palace-Bus 10:45aAug. 22 Doc Talk-6:30pAug. 31 White Elephant Sale-10a-4pNov. 8 Christmas Craft Bazaar-10a-4p

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 9:15 Bus leaves for Raymond James Art Gallery10:00 Exercise w/Shirley Appell - Wellness Center11:00 Midweek Movie Matinee - Chapel 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 6:30 Midweek Movie - Chapel

Thursday, July 28, 2016 9:30 Catholic Communion - 4th Floor Lounge10:00 Sit-n-Fit Exercise Class - Wellness Center10:45 Strong & Steady Exercise Class - Wlns Ctr 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 1:30 Outsmart the Scammers Talk - Chapel 6:30 Cribbage - 5th Floor Lounge 7:00 Village BINGO - Club Room

Friday, July 29, 201610:00 Craft Class - Hobby Room10:00 Village Forum - Chapel11:00 Aerobic Dance Class - Wellness Center 1:00 Greeting Card Corner until 3 - Library 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 1:00 Step It Up-Beginner Line Dancing Class-El Lby 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel

Saturday, July 30, 201610:00 Exercise w/Shirley Appell - Wellness Center10:00 Fun Chorus - Elevator Lobby 1:00 Resident Nurse in the Wellness Center until 2 1:00 Village Movie Matinee - Chapel 6:30 Village Movie - Chapel 6:45 Open Bridge - Club Room

A Lane of Yellow

Led the EyeA lane of yellow led the eye, unto a purple wood;Whose soft inhabitants to be, surpasses solitude;

If bird the silence contradict, or flower presume to show.In that low summer of the West; impossible to know.

—Emily Dickinson