St. Charles Connection The Perks of Being a Social Senior Did you know that having a variety of positive social interactions not only increases your emotional wellbeing, but can also contribute to your physical wellness? That’s because social interaction can boost self-esteem, which gives you a more positive outlook on life. Doctors have found that people who have a positive outlook on life tend to fight diseases better than people who don’t. The bottom line? Meaningful interactions with others enhance your quality of life (and maybe even add years to it), making you feel better and giving you a reason to rise and shine each day. Take advantage “of these many opportunities to enjoy the company of others. 3150 St. Charles Street Jasper, IN 47546 Phone: 812.634.6570 Fax: 812.634.7919 www.stcharleshc.com February 2015 Being Social in Your Community There’s nothing more enjoyable than meeting new people. Find those in your community with whom you share a special interest, and get social! Join a Community Group – Quilting circles, book clubs, fishing trips etc. Look for opportunities and more in your community to make new and lasting connections. Volunteer – You have so many skills to offer. What better way to use them than to contribute to a charity of your choice? You can find all kinds of organizations to support either online or in your community. Do you have a green thumb? Help plan a community garden. Do you have the fastest needles in east? Grab some friends and knit hats for cancer patients. There’s so much you can accomplish when you work together as a community. Social Gatherings on Campus We offer many opportunities for you to mix and mingle on campus. Here are a few activities to look for when you want to make campus connections. Happy Hour – Gather with friends, family members and staff every Friday afternoon to enjoy great snacks and even better company. ...continued on page 4 Happy Birthday! Residents Jane F. Jerome J. 2/6 2/14 Staff Jared Sorgius Pam Cissell 2/4 2/8 April Allen 2/11 Janelle Gore 2/18 Sheri Bowling Michaela Jones Heather Theurer Destiney Warner 2/13 2/21 2/22 2/23 Out and About The residents went out to eat at Noble Roman’s, Los Bravos and Hardees’s for the month of January. Volunteer News St. Charles is always looking for volunteers to join our team. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer please see the activity dept. Sunday Brunch Please come and join us for our Sunday brunch every 3rd Sunday of the month from 11:00-1:00 p.m. Themed Dinner We will be strolling down memory lane back to the 30’s. Smile of the Month Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Executive Director Corner I’d like to recognize an employee that goes the extra mile for our residents here at St. Charles. Trisha Lents, Dietary, personally delivered and gave every resident in Health Center, Assisted Living, and in the Villa’s a hand made quilt for Christmas. In order to execute such a large gift program for our residents at St. Charles Trisha used resources serving within the P.L.U.S. program at Wabach Facility. P.L.U.S. is a faith and character based initiative. This program is aimed at teaching the foundational values of honesty, respect, tolerance, responsibility, and compassion which prepare participants for the challenges and opportunities of everyday living. Living Arts The P.L.U.S. program is very community focused, which instills responsibility within its participants through involvement in projects which benefit those outside the facility. The P.L.U.S. program has implemented a quilting program in which the participants are taught to sew quilts of various sizes to be distributed to local community organizations. Over the course of the past 5 years the program has donated over 9,000 quilts. They have also donated thousands of Christmas stockings to various children’s organizations and veterans homes. Todd Maki, B.S. HFA, RN, LPTA, NCCDP Executive Director Florence H. and Ruby T making snowman crafts Out & About (Left) Richard F. and James F. enjoying an evening out at Shoney’s restaurant. (Right) Dottie J. enjoying dinner out with a group of residents. Reminiscing Helen F. and Eleanor L. reminiscing of Stendel Indiana Did You Know..? That you can read the monthly newsletter on-line. Please follow the campus link www.stcharleshc.com. The Private Dining Room can be reserved for birthday’s celebrations, and anniversaries. Happy Hour is weekly at 3:15 every Friday. ‘Social Senior’ Family Night – Offered quarterly, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know others in our community. Enjoy food, fun and entertainment with other residents, staff and family members. 3150 St. Charles Street Jasper, IN 47546 Phone: 812.634.6570 Fax: 812.634.7919 www.stcharleshc.com Sunday Brunch – Share a special meal with your loved ones when you invite them to join you for our monthly Sunday Brunch. A Trilogy Health Services Community A monthly newsletter serving the residents of St. Charles Health Campus Vitality – Join fellow residents for an exercise class, a wellness seminar or even a walking club. Vitality activities are offered at least three times and week, and there’s no better Todd Maki Executive Director Heather Arvin Life Enrichment Director Emily Minton Director of Health Services ...continued from page 1 way to make friends than sweating it out together. Just the Guys – Grab your buddies and enjoy the many manly activities offered just for you. We offer men’s breakfast clubs, poker nights, model train building and even male bonding road trips. Inspirations – Come together in fellowship when you attend our weekly worship service. This is the perfect opportunity to grow closer to those around you through Bible study, hymn singing, devotions and more. Theresa Hulsman Community Service Rep. Word Search We strive to provide the best customer service and quality care for our residents. Our Department Leaders are here to solve any concerns you may have. In the event that you need further assistance with any unresolved concerns, we encourage you to call the Divisional Vice President or our Compliance Line. 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