Th e Me a d ows Messenger 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. 755 Ottawa Street Kalida, OH 45853 Phone: 419.532.2961 Fax: 419.532.2962 www.meadowsofkalida.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! Staff 2/8 2/9 2/14 2/14 2/14 2/17 2/17 2/21 2/25 2/27 2/28 2/28 Sara M. Rachael O. Pam H. Barbara V. Debra L. Kurt K. Cindy B. Sandy W. Caitlin S. Abby S. Jamie B. Katie R. Residents 2/11 2/14 2/26 2/27 Matilda H. Don M. Marie K. Harriet N. Volunteers 2/10 2/11 2/17 2/18 2/21 2/21 2/26 Bob K. David R. Dolores W. Pat M. Leona B. Pat H. Clara H. Executive Director Corner Last month I shared with you that our Tree Gala was a success. However, I did not have exact numbers at that time. Well, the numbers are in, and we raised over $10,000 for the Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program. Thanks to everyone who made a donation, purchased a tree, or donated their time to make this a success! Winter started slowly this year, but it seems like it has picked up! We are getting ready for Valentine’s Day here at the Meadows of Kalida! We will have our Sunday brunch this month on February 8th. Family and friends of residents are invited. The first four guests of any resident are free, and any guests after that are $5 each. We will have a 1930’s theme meal for our residents this month. The theme dinners are always a chance for us to go above and beyond for our residents. We’ve been watching a lot of basketball games! Our parent company Trilogy Health Services runs a basketball pool every year. If anyone is interested in being part of it, please give me your name and e-mail address or phone number. The prizes are usually fairly large. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to serve your loved one. Please let me know if I can do anything to assist you. Sincerely, Steve Apple Executive Director Smile of the Month Live a Dream Does your loved one have that one thing they would love to do again? Or maybe something they have always wanted to try? We would love to assist in making that happen. Here at The Meadows of Kalida, we grant “live a dream” wishes for our Residents! Please contact Shannon, Life Enrichment Director, with any questions about this program. Kenny S., along with many other Residents, enjoyed a holiday visit with the 3rd graders from Kalida. Family Pictures during our Annual Tree Gala Henrietta & family Matilda H. & family Rosalia O. & family Musical Entertainment A big thank you to the Kalida Band for coming out to campus and performing recently! Sunday Brunch White Elephant  Jeanette W. opening her white elephant gift.  White Elephant 15 - Alice S., Helen S., Alice U. and Cecelia S. were just a few of the many Residents who enjoyed an afternoon of opening gifts! Family brunch will be held on Sunday, February 8th from 11:00 until 12:30. The first four guests are complimentary, and just $5.00 per person after that. Hope to see you here! Theme Dinner We will travel back in time to the 1930’s this month! On February 26 we will be hosting a theme dinner for our Residents with the menu and activities planned around this time period. We hope to have a swinging good time! Did You Know...? Happy Hour is every Friday at 3 p.m. - Come join your loved one for a relaxing afternoon! ‘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. 755 Ottawa Street Kalida, OH 45853 Phone: 419.532.2961 Fax: 419.532.2962 www.meadowsofkalida.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 The Meadows of Kalida 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 Steve Apple Executive Director [email protected] Dawn Bryan Director of Health Services [email protected] Shannon Geise Life Enrichment Director [email protected] Michelle Dickman Community Services Representative [email protected] Sue Felkey Director of Food Service [email protected] Pam Halker Director of Environmental Services [email protected] Jennifer Meyer Director of Social Services [email protected] 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 or e-mail the Divisional Vice President, Rey Nevarez: [email protected] (216) 403-6236 Newsletter Production by PorterOneDesign.com ...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. 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