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C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

at Cedarbrook Nursing Homes

A Community with Heart Offering Individualized Care and Excellent Service.

SUNSHINE NEWS II

DECEMBER 2019 (Funded by Lehigh County taxpayers dollars)

PUBLISHED MONTHLY CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB

350 S. CEDARBROOK ROAD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

(610) 395-3727 Fax: (610) 395-0412

Hotline: 610-336-9604

Jason Cumello, MBA, NHA

Director/Administrator

Do you have a problem? A question? Is something bothering you?

Come talk to us about it – so we can solve it for you.

Our doors are open to you . . .

Michelle Julian, RN, BSN, MS, NHA Assistant Administrator

Dr. Gruer, MD

Medical Director

David Crook Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Reichard Financial Services Office Manager

Teresa Samuels, RN, BSN, CNDLTC Director of Nursing Services

Donna Pendrak, RN Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Ed Fernandes Director of Facilities

Ricardo Cintado Director of Environmental Services

Karen Carr Director of Dining Services

Kristen Morstatt Resident Assessment Coordinator

Keisha McCollin-Bulluck Human Resources Administrator

Brent Bowman Assistant Human Resources Administrator

Jessica Shields Director of Rehab

Social Service/Admissions

Debbie Smitreski, Jami Cooper, Heather Jaeger, Rhett Palushock, Mouna Zaghtiti, Michline Nastah

George Abdouche

Gabe Robinson Director of Social Services

Jackie Mistiszyn Director of Business Development/Admissions

Alice Christman, CTRS Director of Life Enrichment

Kerry Magliane Coordinator of Volunteer Services

Chaplain Fred Bartholomew, Chaplain Philip Baker

Faith Services

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When writing to share positive comments, complaints, or suggestions for improvement, please include your name and contact information. We take your comments seriously, and we may need to ask questions, and of course, we’ll want to share with you the action taken to address your concerns.

NURSING HOME HOTLINE 610-336-9604

If you have a question, concern, or complaint, which you believe has not been satisfactorily addressed by our staff, feel free to call our Administrative Hotline. Our Hotline can also be used to report suspected fraud, waste and abuse in accordance with the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The Hotline number is posted throughout the facility. An Administra-tive Assistant will take calls, or you can record a message when no one is available. Please follow the instructions when leaving a recorded message. Your call is confidential, but you do need to provide your name and telephone number, in case we need to contact you for more information, and to inform you of the action taken. You can report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Lehigh County Ethics Hotline at 610-782-3999. This information is confidential and caller may remain anonymous.


I had the most wonderful trip of a lifetime starting Friday, October 25th. Brenda, a very close friend of the family, picked me up after work and off we mo-tored to Merrimack, NH. We arrived there at 10:00 PM, tired, but happy. We decided to stay in a motel instead of at my son Michaels, because he has a house full of company and Brenda and I are two peas in a pod, early to bed & Early to rise!

We spent all our waking hours with the family and I got to hold my newest Great Granddaughter, Maddy, born September 16th, played with the boys, Brody and Gavin, both four. Bayleigh, my other Great Granddaughter is a very special young lady of six, so we just sat and talked and laughed. She told me all about school and her teachers.

Besides having so much fun with the Great Grandchil-dren, my precious Daughter-in-Law, Deb, went out of her way to make me all the special Syrian foods that I crave. Have a wonderful family in NH, but don’t have to go that far. I have a great Daughter, Ginny, and hubby, Mitch and son Brian in Mertztown. Arriving home safe and sound on Monday, October 28th. The trip was such a success that I’m already to go again.

P.S. Deb was also thoughtful and sent blueberry buckle and cookies to the staff who really appreciated her efforts. They were delicious Deb. I know because your kind Mother-in-Law shared some with me. That is what’s nice being her younger “sister”!

Venice Crouthamel C-3

The Holy Baabe

Christ was born But Mary was not forlorn For she bore a king Let the bells ring We get gifts Like the Magi gave Hail to Thee During our jamboree Written & Submitted by Beverly Dawson, D-3 My Grandfather had a general store in 1905 where he sold bicycles and other sporting goods, folding Go Carts for $2.75, hammocks for $1.00, fishing tackle for $2.00 plus baseball goods of all kinds. What a change in prices! Halloween is over and now we think of Thanksgiving. Last year on November 16th we had 6-8 inches of snow! I’m so thankful for everything.

Elma M. Uhle C-2

MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS LONG AGO. When I was a little girl, I came to live with my Grandmother who lived next door to us. My Mother got very sick . I lived with my Grandmother from the age of six until the age of fifteen. Unlike today, we didn’t see the Christmas tree until Christmas morning. My Brother Floyd, and my two cousins, Cathy and Sam enjoyed every Christmas with us. Under the tree were many gifts for all of us. One year my Grandmother got me a doll carriage and a beautiful doll. When I was twelve my parents got me a beautiful gold ring with an amethyst, which I still have to-day. The last gift that I ever got from my Grandmother was a class ring. I graduated six months later from Liberty High School. She had passed away four days after Christmas on my Father’s birthday. Bethlehem was lit with many lights on both sides of the city. On the South Side many of the streets had lights that were strung across the streets from curb to curb. This was done at each intersection. The streets included Third Street, Fourth Street, Wyandotte, Main, and New Streets. Also the bridges, the Hill to Hill Bridge and the Heights Bridge. On North Bethlehem, New Street and Main Street to Bridal Path Road. Union Blvd. and Broad Street from Center Street to the street that separates Bethlehem and Allentown. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. P.S. Above all is the Beautiful Star that shines brightly on South Mountain. During the Easter Season the star becomes a Cross. Also, we have the Beautiful Christ-mas from the Bach Choir.

Dorothea Shunk - C-3


HELEN BENDEKOVITZ D-7 12-02

DONALD DERR B-3 12-03

THOMAS PROCTOR D-3 12-03

FREIDA SHISSLAK D-4 12-03

BARBARA GEARHART D-7 12-07

PETER RUSSO D-3 12-08

BARBARA STONER C-2 12-08

BARBARA KRCHNAVI D-7 12-09

MARY HENRY C-3 12-12

MARGARET BOYLE D-4 12-13

BENJAMIN LEPSON B-3 12-15

JOSEPH LETTIERE B-3 12-15

JEAN LARISON C-3 12-16

ELAINE HAUSE C-3 12-17

THOMAS ZBOREL D-5 12-19

JULIO RIVERA D-5 12-20

WE APPRECIATE THAT FAMILIES WANT TO SHARE PAR-

TY TREATS WITH THEIR LOVED ONES’ ROOMMATES AND FRIENDS. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS. BEFORE GIVING FOOD TO OUR RESIDENTS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE NURSE TO SEE IF IT IS ALLOWED. THANK YOU

MANUEL DIAZ D-5 12-21

MARION SWOYER D-6 12-21

ANNA HERMAN D-4 12-23

MIRTA MERCADO ACOSTA D-7 12-25

BESSIE PINKSTON D-7 12-26

MARY FREDERICK B-2 12-30

David Matura Unit B-3

Belva Saylor Unit D-3

Barbara Stoner Unit C-2

Gladys Verholy Unit C-3

Walter Sommers Unit D-5

Lois Mann Unit D-7

Jean German Unit D-4

William Gillingham Unit D-5

Diane Seibert Unit C-2

Robert McElroy Unit D-4


Our volunteers are such a wonderful gift to Cedarbrook. Our residents love to see their smiling faces and enjoy visiting each volunteer. They add so much joy in to the days of our residents and staff. Cedarbrook is so thankful to have each and every volunteer. Be the gift of love and happiness to a Cedarbrook resident. Volunteer.

Cedarbrook Allentown is looking for volunteers to help in our Gift Shop. Mondays or Thursdays every week from 12:30-3:30. Just helping our residents with their purchases. Register experience is helpful. Training will be provided.

Volunteers are needed to transport residents to in-house activities, entertainment, and church. This is generally a 2 hour shift. Days, evenings, or weekends.

Santa Photos – Tuesday, December 10th, volunteers are needed 1:00-3:00

Meet our staff and residents at Walmart for a shopping trip or at the Wind

Creek Casino for a fun day out. Call for dates/times. Escort residents to our in-house beauty shop, Tuesdays 9:00-12 noon.

Residents love being pampered by our beauty shop and your help would mean so much to them.

Tuesday evening programs such as: games, crafts, or music, scheduled

6:30 - 8:30

Saturday afternoons a wide variety of activities and entertainment 1:30-3:30

Sunday afternoons for church 1:30-3:30

Please let me know if you are available to assist with any of these activities. I Wish You All a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Kerry Magliane Volunteer Coordinator

610-336-5684 [email protected]


Merry Christmas Everyone!!! What an exciting time of the year! This is the time of year that we celebrate Immanuel - Christ with us! We read in Luke 2:8-12, “There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people, 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you; You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (NIV). Why is this good news? Who is this joy for? Is it just for the rich, the healthy, the employed, the homeless, the outcast? It is good news for everyone, no matter your walk of life. No matter your situation, this good news is available to you! The shepherds could not wait to share this news; the good news that the Messiah has come for all people. Just as God promised! How amazing that God Himself would come to His own creation in the form of a man, a vulnerable defenseless child at that. Jesus was not born to royalty in a beautiful palace, rather, He was born to a young teenage girl in a barn. Picture this scene in your mind. Jesus, surrounded by animals, the smell of manure in the air, laying in a common feeding trough, and this is the long-awaited Messiah! Scripture tells us that Jesus did not come to be served but to serve. We see this from His humble birth to His death on the Cross. This is true love, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that who-ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). This is what we celebrate at Christmas. This is the reason we can have joy and praise upon our lips. The greatest gift we could ever have this Christmas is Jesus, Christ in us, the hope of Glory! Chaplain Philip Baker Cedarbrook Senior Care, Allentown


Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas. How well do you know your Christmas trivia? Just answer the questions listed below and you will find out! The answers can be found on the bottom of the page .

1. How many times does Santa check his list? ______________________

2. It would have been a laugh to see Mommy doing what last night? ______________________

3. One foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say what? ______________________

4. Good tidings to you, and all of your what? ______________________

5. What did Frosty do when they placed the magic hat on his head? ______________________

6. What did Alvin want for Christmas in The Chipmunk Song? ______________________

7. On the 11th day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me? _____________________

8. I’m dreaming of a White Christmas with what? ______________________

9. The name of Scrooge’s deceased business partner in A Christmas Carol? ______________________

10. Who said “don’t cry I’ll be back again some day!” ______________________

11. What was Dr. Seuss’ real name? ______________________

12. In It’s A Wonderful Life, what happened every time a bell rang? ______________________

13. What was the reason The Grinch hated Christmas? ______________________

14. The Grinch is as cuddly as a what? ______________________

15. What was the name of Tiny Tim’s father in “A Christmas Carol”?

______________________

Answers 1. Twice 2. Kissing Santa Claus 3. Won’t You Guide My Sleigh Tonight 4. Kin 5. He Began To Dance Around 6. A Hula Hoop 7. Eleven Pipers Piping 8. Every Christmas Card I Write 9. Jacob Marley 10. Frosty The Snowman 11. Theodor Geisel 12. An Angel Got His Wings 13. His Heart was Two Sizes Too Small 14. Cactus 15. Bob Cratchit


Employee Department Years

Michele Bear Environmental 22

Malissa Bilous Nursing 21

Julie Sarson Nursing 19

Mary Vandemark Nursing 19

Beverly Allen-Steele

Nursing 13

Karen Farrell Nursing 11

Tiffany Collazo Nursing 11

Ann Cox Nursing 9

Samantha Reimert Nursing 9

Geraldine Squires Nursing 9

Jeniffer Sanchez-Rosario

Nursing 9

Paulette Bachert Nursing 8

Janell Colon Nursing 5

Judith Hnyda Financial 5

Mary Thompson Financial 5

Employee Department Years

Michelle Winkelspecht

Financial 5

Sally Xander Environmental 5

Karen Centeno Nursing 4

Nicole Meixell Nursing 4

Belinda Miranda Nursing 3

Herlett Murray Nursing 2

Emily Strohl L. E. Dept 2

Charlotte Vargo H. R. Dept 2

Latosha Bryant Nursing 1

Vanessa Tuyen Nursing 1

Sharell Reid Nursing 1

Ashley Cruz Nursing 1

Denelle Gossett Nursing 1

Ghazwan Abujunb Laundry 1


What’s the difference between Santa’s rein-deer and a knight? One slays the dragon, and the other’s draggin’ the sleigh!

Did you know Santa had only eight reindeer last Christmas? Comet stayed home to clean the sink!

What do snowmen do on the weekend? They chill out!

What does Santa say at the start of a race? Ready, set, Ho! Ho! Ho!

Where do snowmen keep their money? In a snow bank!

What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog? Frostbite!

How does a sheep say Merry Christmas? Fleece Navidad!

Why are Christmas trees such bad knitters? They are always dropping their needles!

What Christmas carol is a favorite of parents? Silent Night!

What did the Gingerbread Man put on his bed? A cookie sheet!

Why did the elf push his bed into the fireplace? Because he wanted to sleep like a log!

What do you call a singing Elf with sideburns? Elfis!


(Allentown, PA)- Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center held its first ever “Celebrating Excellence” Awards Ceremony today where it honored three of its outstanding staff members – a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) who won a distin-guished statewide award and two staff members who won internal C.H.O.I.C.E.S Awards, which are named after Cedarbrook’s mission of “A Community with Heart Offering Individualized Care and Excellent Service”. The C.H.O.I.C.E.S awardees were James Leibensperger, who works in environmental services and Amber Surman, a medical social worker. James works at the Cedarbrook Allentown facility and Amber works at the Cedarbrook Fountain Hill facility. They both nominated by their peers for the award. The ceremony was capped off with awardee Lindsey Ruff receiving a statewide honor. Ruff was recently selected by the Pennsylvania Coalition of Affiliated Healthcare and Living Communities (PACAH) as the CNA of the Year in Pennsylvania. PACAH represents over 143 organizations, including County nursing homes, Veterans homes, nonprofit facilities, private homes, and other businesses throughout the state. “Cedarbrook is blessed with caring and dedicated staff like Lindsey, James, and Amber. It is no coincidence that the awardees work in positions that are very involved in the lives of our residents on a daily basis despite being in very different depart-ments. It takes excellence from every department working in collaboration to produce high quality service. We are very thankful to have so many outstanding employees at both of our Cedarbrook Campuses,” said Cedarbrook Administrator Jason Cumello. The PACAH CNA award was initially accepted by Cumello on Lindsey’s behalf at the recent statewide PACAH conference in September in Pittsburg. Thousands of CNAs work at PACAH affiliated facilities. The attendees at Cedarbrook’s jovial “Celebrating Excellence” event on 10/30 included staff, residents, and County and State dignitaries. “Today is a day of recognition, a recognition that is the people who make up Cedarbrook and who serve its residents that matter most. Cedarbrook is where it is today, because of its nurses, aides, kitchen crews, housekeepers and physical therapists (to name a few) who provide residents with comfort, care and compassion during the golden years of their lives,” said Lehigh County Executive Phillips Armstrong. Armstrong praised Cedarbrook for its quality ratings and its recent designation by Newsweek as one of the top skilled nursing facilities in the State of Pennsylvania. These ratings are arriving at a time when Lehigh County is making further investments in the longevity of the county home, ensuring it remains for future generations. Lehigh County recently took out 46.7 million bond to finance the construction of a new wing.

DECEMBER 2019 PA GE 12

Search for all 22 words pertaining to Christmas. Put your skills to the test and see how many you can find. Have Fun!!

P J D F P R E X I C T J A Z M O E W L

E R E P J E B R U L S O A Y M B A L W

T H O J N K M D A E G N I G E R B R O

Q H O E L D O O D I N S S F R E K C B

A A X M Y A P F H M K T U H Y R K N D

Q T E Y Z E I R M B D H K I K U X I V

G Q O J P C H O C O O K A V O O K B I

M X O I I M C S G U B D B A A L M U X

K F C S S E E T Q I R B O R H F Y L S

T E O U P H T I B T C H E N N U K I U

R J G G R C A N G E O B X A U D F E O

O O N A I U L G R G A Q W E Q G E T I

Y T I R N G O P L F F I A V V E I U C

P P K S K G C R W E R B X C M Y D Q I

I F A G L I O W W O D E C O R A T E L

K A B G E V H E V L G C U T O U T S E

Q L A E S W C A Y S G M H X F N Z M D

C W E I P K F R W U G H R T P F D O R

C A Q P E A N U T B U T T E R P R G U

Baking Eggs Peanut Butter

Bowl Favorite Recipe

Chocolate Chip Flour Rum Balls

Cookbook Frosting Snickerdoodle

Cutouts Fudge Sprinkles

Decorate Gingerbread Sugar

Delicious Kitchen

Dough Mixer

DECEMBER 2019 P AGE 13

Date: ___________________________________________________________

Interview: _______________________________________________________

Resident Dreamer: __________________ Nursing Unit/Room: ___________ 1. Resident’s past occupation: _______________________________________ 2. Is there something related to your former occupation that you would like to

do again? _____________________________________________________ 3. Think of something you loved doing in the past that you would like to do

again. ________________________________________________________ 4. Name something that really gives you pleasure that you have not been able to enjoy recently: _______________________________________________ 5. Is there a favorite food that you love and have not had in a long time? ______________________________________________________________ 6. Is there a person you are missing and have not had a chance to see and

where do they live? _____________________________________________ 7. Is there something you would still like to learn? _______________________ 8. Is there something you would like to do for a particular person you know? ______________________________________________________________ 9. Is there something that you need that would make your life easier or more

enjoyable? _____________________________________________________ 10. If you were to dream of doing anything at all, what would it be? _____________________________________________________________ 11. Family member you would like to include in your dream: ______________


Date: __________________

1. Staff Captain (Unit Staff Overseeing Dream):__________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. Summary of Dream: ____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. Dream Details Including (Details / Dates / Phone Numbers)

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 4. Transportation (Details / Resident Mobility / Car or Van Lift Needed) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 5. Oxygen Needed: Yes _____ No _____ 6. Other Special Needs (Dietary Needs, etc.) __________________________ 7. Consents: Resident has an OOP order _____ Physician is aware of dream _____ Name of Responsible Party ___________________________ Responsible Party Informed of Dream ___________________ Release of Liability Signed ___________________________ Photo Permission ___________________________

Completed By _____________________________ Date _____________


Wireless access to the Internet is now available at Cedarbrook-Allentown and Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill. Residents with wireless devices such as laptops, note-books, tablets (Kindle, Nook, etc) may request access through their Social Worker or Therapeutic Recreation Aide. Our PC Specialist will assign a unique username and password, which must be kept confidential. Visitors may request access at the switchboard. Usernames and pass-words for visitors will automatically expire after three days.

Welcome to the official Cedarbrook website, designed to inform Lehigh County residents - and the world at large - about the quality services and operations provided here. It also offers dropdowns for both Allentown and Fountain Hill locations, with directions, departmental listings and the newsletters, posted every month. On the home page are slider segments that promote the institution and that will change from time to time. A highlight of the front page is the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom where Cedarbrook users can submit their opinions on the quality of services. Please visit the site often, and please let your family and friends know about it. www.cedarbrookseniorcare.com is copyrighted by Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab.

Birds are remarkable creatures! There are about 9,500 species of living birds scattered around the world - including the Arctic and Antarctic. Many are stunningly beautiful - vivid in all manner of colors.

Three of the most unusual species are found on the island of New Guinea. They are poisonous. They are not venomous, like a rattlesnake, but have a very toxic chemical on their feathers, which probably serves to deter predators.


RESIDENTS’ COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The Resident Right for November was read: ACCESS AND VISITATION RIGHTS -

You have the right to say who may or may not have access to your nursing facility for the purpose of visiting with you. This includes your family, relatives, or others. Also, you have the right to immediate access by your attending physician or any representative of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, the state Departments of Public Welfare and Health, and the Department of Aging Ombudsman Program. Organizations or individuals providing health, social, legal, or other services may, with your consent, have reasonable visits with you.

HIGHLIGHTS: Administrator, Jason Cumello, reiterated

that Cedarbrook will participate with all three Health plan providers under Community Health Choices. You may select any one of the three choices.

UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Amerihealth PA Health & Wellness Announced their will be four new

County Commissioners starting in 2020. Director of Nursing, Teresa Samuels,

reminded all residents we are in high flu season and flu shots are still available for anyone who needs. Please be mind-ful of hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing, and if you are not feeling well please report it to your nurse as soon as possible.

Life Enrichment Department announced activities for the month of November.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.

Any residents having difficulties with their equipment such as lights, radios, wheel-chairs, beds, etc., please contact your unit clerk, nursing staff, or charge nurse on unit to send a work order to Facilities for repairs.

is located in the Financial Department. Many items await the claim of their right-ful owner. If you think what you have “lost” may have been “found”, please talk to your social worker or stop by.

ADVISOR EDITOR/FORMAT DESIGN COPY EDITOR PHOTOS

ALICE CHRISTMAN PEGGY BUNDRA MEL FEJES MICHELE AYELLO

MARGIE EVERETT MARY ANN MILLER NANCY BREY PAT WETHERHOLD

VENICE CROUTHAMEL C-3 ELMAMAE UHLE C-2 DOROTHEA SHUNK C-3 JEAN LARISON C-3 MARY SNYDER C-3 FRANCES ERLE B-2 BEVERLY DAWSON D-3 KAREN SNYDER D-2

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2 cans refrigerated deluxe cinnamon rolls with icing

5 eggs

3 cups milk

3/4 cup sugar

2 tsp vanilla

3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

3/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup dark rum, or 2 Tbsp rum extract

3 medium bananas, diced

1/4 cup brown sugar

1-1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1-1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped Bake the cinnamon rolls according to the package direc-tions and allow them to cool. Set icing aside. Whisk to-gether the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, ground nutmeg, salt and rum (or rum extract) in a medium mixing bowl. Cut all of the cooled cinnamon rolls into quarters and put the quarters in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg mixture and the bananas, then toss everything together. Allow to sit for 15 minutes, tossing again halfway through the time. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Spray a deep, 11” x 7” casserole dish with nonstick baking spray and place half of the cinnamon roll mixture in the casserole dish. Top will the brown sugar mixture and the walnuts, then add the rest of the cinnamon roll mix-ture. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil that’s been sprayed with nonstick baking spray. Bake for 1 hour then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Warm one of the containers of icing in the microwave for 10 seconds, then pour it over top of the bread pudding. Use the remaining container of icing to serve on the side.

CAKE

1 cup blueberries

2 Tbsp flour

1 box pound cake mix

2/3 cup water

2 eggs

5 Tbsp room-temperature butter

1/8 cup + 2 Tbsp sour cream

Zest of half a lemon SAUCE

3 cups blueberries

1/4 cup sugar

1/8 cup water

3 Tbsp lemon juice

Zest of half of a lemon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a loaf pan. Set aside. To prepare cake, toss the blueberries with flour in a bowl. Set aside. Put the remaining ingredients into a food processor and process for 3 minutes. Scrape the sides and process for 3 more minutes. Stir the flour-coated blueberries with a spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes. To make the sauce, place all the ingredi-ents into a food processor and process for 4-6 minutes. Drizzle the sauce on top of the sliced pound cake. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

INGREDIENTS:

3oz. Butter, divided

3 cups sliced yellow onions

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1/3 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet

4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters or eighths (depending on size)

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1 (1-oz) envelope dry onion soup mix

2-1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese DIRECTIONS: Melt 1 oz of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown. Add the garlic and thyme to the onions and cook for 1 minute. Pour the red wine into the skillet to deglaze, then simmer until almost all of the wine is evaporated, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside. While the onions are cooking, add the prepared potatoes to a large stockpot filled with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, add the heavy cream, onion soup mix, salt, and pepper to a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until the butter is melted and the heavy cream is hot, about 2-3 minutes. Drain the potatoes and place them in the bowl of a stand mixer (you can also use a hand mixer and mixing bowl). Add the hot cream mixture to the potatoes and whip until combined. Gently fold in the caramelized onion mixture and the Gruyere cheese until melted, then serve.

Tips for Keeping Your Money and Valuables Safe

Although we discourage residents from keeping money and valuables in their room, we realize that many of you will choose to do so. Therefore, we would like to offer these tips to help you keep your money and valuables safe from loss or theft. Since you have access to the money in your account during normal business hours Monday through Friday, we suggest that you only withdraw the amount you need for immediate use. If you need larger sums of money for gifts or to reimburse your family members for purchases made on your behalf, we suggest that you contact Financial Services to arrange for payment by check. If you choose to keep money and valuables in your room, we highly recommend that you secure such items in the locked drawer of your bedside cabinet. Keep your key with you, or keep your key out of sight in a safe place. As soon as you realize that your money or property is missing, it is important to report it immediately to the Charge Nurse. Cedarbrook will not assume responsibility for replacing missing property kept by residents on their person or in their room. However, we will take action to investigate, and to try to recover your property if possible. Finally, we ask that you help us maintain a current inventory of your personal property. Any property that you purchase or receive during your stay should be added to your Valuables Received After Admission Form, includ-ing a description of the property. This information is essential when trying to locate missing items.


Ruth Thomas

Mary Larimer

Elsie Lorsong

Marilyn Miller

Mary Heeps

Tekla Morrison

Ralland Miller

Lawrence Kish

David Diehl

Walter Pumm

Newsweek recently designated Cedarbrook as being among the top twenty skilled nursing homes in the state, and top in the country.

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Angel Fruitcake Snowflakes

Bethlehem Greeting Cards Snowman

Candy Cane Mistletoe Stocking

Carols Ornaments Three Wise Men

Decorations Poinsettia Tree

Family Santa Wreath

Frankincense Shepherds

Friends Sleigh

B P G A I T T E S A D N B N N I O P O

E H M Z B Y S Y Z T S M J O J E A B Q

T F I Z T X J Y L D E H B V Q K G H G

H R S Z D S L E I K K S O V G H R E U

L A T G M T H I P V A L O T D E C M B

E N L O R H J S S T L O R R E O Q V Z

H K E R I E N D W M F R N E R Y F N Z

E I T M P O E I A V W A A E L H A R R

M N O R W N S T I I O C M C E S X Q O

H C E M U E I M I Y N P E A E Y F A E

G E A X M O A K U N S B N N N K X C U

I N Q E N F C G F T G F T D Q G A F C

O S N S L H N S R L Q E S Y D R C C S

K E C Z T I V S N B M Z A T P T L C D

I I M A K X A E P F J M S R I R P A T

D K E C Q T Z F Z B L U R G D U B N T

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