At Your Service… Georgia Stack-Layman Erinn Brown Executive Director [email protected] Community Relations Director [email protected] Marion Hattix Leo Elder Tonya L. Chadwick Resident Care Director Dining Service Director Resident Services Coordinator Susan Holmes Christa Bowser Brad Barker Activity Director - AL Village Director Maintenance Director Colonial Oaks at Katy 21601 Provincial Blvd. Katy, TX 77450 Phone: 281.578.2222 | Fax: 281.578.2420 Colonial Oaks is professionally owned and managed by Diversified Housing Services, Inc., located in Houston, Texas. We have respectfully served seniors for over 35 years by striving each day to enhance the lives of our residents by nurturing mind, body and spirit. We consider it a privilege to serve our residents and their families. www.colonialoaks.org Colonial Oaks At Pearland Colonial Oaks At Katy 2940 Cullen Parkway | Pearland, Texas 77584 Phone: 281.997.2500 | Fax: 281.997.1080 Lic.#103887 21601 Provincial Blvd. | Katy, Texas 77450 Phone: 281.578.2222 | Fax: 281.578.2420 Lic.#121252 Colonial Oaks At Braeswood Colonial Oaks At Vista 7800 North Stadium Drive | Houston, Texas 77030 Phone: 713.799.8200 | Fax: 713.799.2343 Lic.#030311 4004 Vista | Pasadena, Texas 77504 Phone: 713.941.4663 | Fax: 713.941.4666 Lic.#000951 Colonial Oaks At First Colony Colonial Oaks At Westchase 13825 Lexington Boulevard | Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Phone: 281.277.0900 | Fax: 281.277.3674 Lic.#030191 11395 Richmond Avenue | Houston, Texas 77082 Phone: 281.759.2900 | Fax: 281.759.2999 Lic.#010308 Happy Valentine’s Day Katy Community February 2015 Diversified Housing Services Inc. 510 Bering Drive, Suite 210 | Houston, TX 77057 The Village Happenings Resident of the Month Patsy Harper, lovingly called ”Pizza” by her grandchildren, was born in Sinton, Texas, in 1932. She was the middle child of two sisters. During the 1940s, she traveled extensively in the U.S. while her father worked as a pipeline superintendent. Patsy later went on to marry her college sweetheart, Al, and they were married for 53 wonderful years. She has a very loving extended family that includes four daughters, seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Patsy worked with kindergarten students fulltime and was also a homemaker. She prepared excellent meals, kept a spotless house, and made it all look easy. She is a superb seamstress, making most of her daughters’ clothes while working fulltime. Patsy loves attending musical activities, reading, dancing, and swimming. She loves the cooler weather and vibrant foliage that fall brings. Her family describe Patsy as loving, talented, and generous! Employee Spotlight Toshia Roach is married to Ervin Cross and has two amazing children, Christoff and Clavaea. She loves spending time with her family and going on family trips. She also enjoys movie nights and loves to shop. Toshia has a cousin, Sean Weatherspoon, that plays for the Atlanta Falcons! Go Falcons!! Toshia went to Remington College to pursue her carrier as a Medical Assistant and worked in a doctor’s office before joining the Colonial Oaks team. Toshia hopes to one day return to college and get her degree! Her favorite memory here is singing with Elizabeth Stevens in our Memory Care. Toshia has a passion to serve others and works hard to put a smile on our residents’ faces. She believes if you trust in the Lord, he will see you through! The Village Resident of the Month Resident Birthdays Edward Borchers 2/10 JoAnn Nixon 2/12 Katherine Foreman 2/13 Helping Hands and Warm Hearts A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers. If you have an hour to spare, please join our team. Photos Dot Johnson was born on July 5, 1930, in Deadwood, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School in Coronado, California. She worked as a receptionist for a doctor in Nacogdoches before moving to Shreveport. Dot worked as a receptionist for Texas Eastern where she met her husband, Thomas C. Johnson. They married in 1958 and settled in Houston, Texas, where they raised two girls, Karen and Kathy. Dot and TC were delighted when their daughters attended Texas A&M and overjoyed when they each married Aggies! Dot is a lifetime member of the Houston A&M Mother’s Club and served as the president in 1978. Dot has three grandchildren, Brittany, Kent, and Curt. Dot enjoys the Friday Happy Hours at Colonial Oaks and dancing with her friends! Something Great is Happening at Warmest Welcome to New Residents Sam Salvatore Ingraffia grew up in Louisiana. He made a living as a chemical engineer. Sam has a wonderful personality and is a true southern gentleman! Marilyn Pearson was born in Kansas and was a secretary to four very busy engineers. Catherine Heintze was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She married a Marine, and they lived on many bases where he was stationed. Her greatest joy is caring for her children. Valentine Party February 14th at 2:00 Happy Valentine’s Day Mardi Gras Parade & Party February 17, 2015 Starting at 2:00 February 2015 at Katy Sunday 1 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Uno Attack 2:00 Sunday Worship 3:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:30 Pokeno 6:30 Super Bowl on NBC Kickoff/Snack s - A 8 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Spoons 2:00 Sunday Worship 3:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:30 Pokeno 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 15 Monday 3 9:30 Exercise 10:30 One Stroke Painting 2:00 Bingo 3:30 Blackjack 6:15 Bridge - A 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee/Donuts/Comedy - F 10:30 Spoons 10:30 Talking Books - L / Spanish 11:15 Bible Discussion w/Leo 11:00 Los Cuco’s 12:00 Lunchtime Lotto - D 2:00 Birthday Party 2:00 Bingo 1:30 Notting Hill - T 3:30 Games 3:30 Gaither Gospel Video - A 2:00 Spa Time 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 3:30 Left, Center, Right 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 9 10 9:30 Exercise 10:30 One Stroke Painting 2:00 Bingo 3:30 Square Shooters 6:15 Bridge - A Presidents’ Day Exercise 9:30 Exercise Rummikub/Games 10:30 Left, Center, Right Sunday Worship 2:15 Melodies with Pam - D Sundaes on Sunday 3:30 Bingo Pokeno Crossword Challenge - F 6:15 Bridge - A 4 6 9:30 Exercise 10:15 Catholic Communion - L 10:30 Bible Study - A 1:30 Shopping - Fiesta 2:00 Spoons 3:30 Happy Hour/Josh 6:15 5 Card Bingo - F 13 Saturday 7 9:30 10:30 1:15 2:00 3:30 6:15 14 Exercise Coffee Klatch - F As Good As It Gets - T Pretty Nails/Games Bingo Crossword -F Valentine’s Day 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee Klatch - F 1:15 Sleepless in Seattle - T 2:00 Valentine’s Party 3:30 Bingo 6:15 Crossword - F 17 21 Mardi Gras 18 Ash Wednesday 19 20 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee/Donuts/Comedy - F 11:15 Bible Discussion w/Leo 2:00 Mardi Gras Parade 2:15 Mardi Gras Party 3:15 Resident Assembly 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Price is Right 9:30 Exercise 10:15 Catholic Communion - L 11:00 CiCi’s Pizza 10:30 Talking Books - L / Spanish 10:30 Bible Study - A 2:00 Bingo 12:00 Lunchtime Lotto - D 1:30 Shopping – Target 3:30 Wheel of Fortune 1:30 Run Away Bride - T 2:00 Toss Up 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 2:00 Skip Bo Class/Games 3:30 Happy Hour/Rodney 3:30 Mahjong/Games 6:15 5 Card Bingo - F 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee Klatch - F 1:15 Mona Lisa Smile- T 2:00 Pretty Nails/ Games 3:30 Bingo 6:15 Crossword - F 25 27 28 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee Klatch - F 1:15 Ghost- T 2:00 Pretty Nails/Games 3:30 Bingo 6:15 Crossword - F 24 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Left, Center, Right 2:00 Sunday Worship 3:00 Sundaes on Sunday 3:30 Pokeno 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 9:30 Exercise 10:30 One Stroke Painting 2:00 Bingo 3:30 Spoons 6:15 Bridge - A 9:30 Exercise 10:30 Coffee/Donuts/Comedy - F 11:15 Bible Discussion w/Leo 2:00 Travel- Israel & Egypt 3:30 Blackjack 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F Key Activity Room Dining Room Front Lobby Library Movie Theater 12 Friday 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 10:15 Catholic Communion - L 10:30 Talking Books - L / Spanish 10:30 Coffee/Donuts/Comedy - F 10:30 Karaoke 10:30 Bible Study - A 12:00 Lunchtime Lotto - D 12:00 Oriental ExpressEat In 11:15 Bible Discussion w/Leo 1:30 Shopping – Walgreen’s 1:30 Woman of the Year - T 2:00 Bingo 2:00 Yahtzee / Games 2:00 Jewelry Design / Games 2:00 Create Masks/Float Décor. 3:30 Happy Hour/Bobby Sawyer 3:30 42 Dominoes Class/Game 3:30 Sing Along w/ Cindy - D 3:30 Left, Center, Right 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 6:15 5 Card Bingo - F 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 23 A D F L T 5 11 22 Table games are available in the Activity Room. Thursday 2 16 9:30 10:30 2:00 3:00 3:30 6:15 Wednesday Tuesday 26 9:30 Exercise 9:30 Exercise 10:15 Catholic Communion - L 10:30 Hot Chocolate Social 10:30 Talking Books - L / Spanish 10:30 Bible Study 11:00 Olive Garden 12:00 Lunchtime Lotto - D 1:30 Shopping – Dollar Tree 2:00 Bingo 1:30 You’ve Got Mail - T 2:00 UNO Attack 3:30 Forget it Dice Game 2:00 Mexican Train Dominoes 3:30 Happy Hour/Ziggy Band 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F 3:30 Left, Center, Right 6:15 Crossword Challenge - F