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Where Every Day
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February 2015| VOLUME 5 | ISSUE 2
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PUBLISHED FOR THE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES OF THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK
THE BRISTAL AT
DEPARTMENT
CONTACTS
Sincerely, Nicholas
Execu ve Director
Nicholas Materdomini
A NOTE FROM YOUR RECREATION DIRECTOR
THE BRISTAL AT EAST NORTHPORT
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THEBRISTAL.COM
EAST NORTHPORT
We are now o cially at the half way point of the winter
season. As the temperatures con nue to drop, please
remember to bundle up and dress in layers when you venture
outdoors. Also, I am looking forward to celebra ng Mardi
Gras with you all on Tuesday, February 17th! I hope you take
advantage of the many opportuni es to celebrate this
month—both with your loved ones and your Bristal family.
What a wonderful month of programming we have planned,
kicking o with Superbowl Sunday on February 1st, and
including live concerts by debonair vocalist Jacques LeBas and
Lincoln Center violinist Albert Mulad. Our Mardi Gras Party is
set for February 17th, with the jazz infused musical stylings of
the Denise Givens Band. Please also show your support on
Na onal Wear Red Day Friday, February 6th, for Heart Health Month!
Here’s to You! Barbara
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Bristal Be er U Lecture: February 3
Topic:
“Arabian Nights” Day Photos inside
Entertainer Joe DePaoli: February 5
LI Art League: February 8
Vocalist Jacques LeBas : February 11
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras: February 17
Violinist Albert Mulad: February 25
WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME
All Newcomers to
Our
Bristal Family!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
2/1
2/3
2/9
2/9
2/10
2/10
2/11
2/15
2/16
2/16
2/19
2/24
2/28
2/28
2/28
Joseph Camellerie
Guy Fontaine
Mary Frisina
Nick DeVito
Bim Su on
John Doht
Ruth Rose
Jeanne Manthey
Jane Doublet
George Weinstein
Virginia Weick
Una Meyer
Ginny Wagner
John A on
Mary Calo
760 Lark eld Road
East Northport, NY 11731
Assistant Administrator
George Solano
Director of Resident Rela ons
Jasmine Blaise, MS
Director of Community Rela ons
Julie Wexler
Director of Resident Services
Jennifer Muratore, RN, MSN
Director of Re ec ons
Linda Moran, LPN
Director of Recrea on
Barbara Heaphy
Director of Food Services
Jan Slensky
Dining Room Manager
Jelani DeCruise
Director of Maintenance
Kevin Ulrich
Director of Housekeeping
Jacqueline Warasila
THE BRISTAL
HONOREES OF THE MONTH
OFFERING A HIGHER DEGREE OF LIVING
Ann Berg
Gladys
Kaplan
FEBRUARY’S TOPIC WILL BE FILM
Developed in partnership with Hofstra
University Continuing Education and
PACE University, The Bristal Better U™
is an exciting new lifelong learning
program. It provides opportunities for
cultural enrichment and personal growth through lectures, seminars and
other educational opportunities while encouraging the connection of The Bristal
residents with peers and the surrounding community. For more information,
please contact The Bristal.
SKIN
CARE
AND
AGING
Americans spend billions of dollars
a year trying to look younger. Skin
care and aging has become a very
profitable industry. What many
people aren’t aware of, however,
is how our everyday activities
contribute to the condition of
our skin. Everything from sun
exposure to a poor diet and
sedentary lifestyle can make you
look older.
NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR
SKIN HEALTHY
Taking care of your skin is important at every
age. There are ways you can keep your skin
looking youthful without resorting to surgery
or other procedures. The three best are:
• Eat a healthy diet. Foods rich in lycopene,
flax seed, omega-3 fatty acids, and other
vitamins and minerals can help fight off
sunburn and skin cancer. They can also
keep you hydrated and help prevent the
inflammation that can make you appear
older. Be sure your diet includes foods such
as tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, tea, pomegranate, dark
chocolate, and almonds.
• Protect yourself from the sun. It is especially important to
avoid the sun during the middle of the day when the sun’s rays
are the most damaging. When you are outside, wear a hat, a
light-weight long sleeve shirt and sunscreen. Wearing sunscreen
even on cloudy days is vital. Don’t forget to put it on when you are
driving a car. Dermatologists routinely see patients with more sun
damage on the left side of their face and body from sun exposure
while driving.
• Follow a skin care regimen. Use a gentle
cleanser on both your face and body. Avoid products
that contain alcohol or that feel dry on your skin.
Keep water temperature warm but not hot. Be sure
to apply face moisturizer and body lotion in the
morning and in the evening. Avoid scrubs that feel
gritty to the touch. They can damage your skin.
Never go to bed without washing off your makeup.
While genetics contribute to skin health, physical
and lifestyle choices can help you overcome many
skin problems. We hope these tips encourage you to
better care for and protect your skin.
Meet our February Resident of the Month, Ann Berg, pictured at right
fes vely dressed for our recent Arabian Nights Day! Ann was born in
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and a ended Brooklyn College, where she
majored in elementary educa on. She became a teacher at Bedford
Styvesant Elementary School where she worked un l she became a
mother and domes c engineer. A recent widow, Ann has 1 son and 2
daughters whom she loves dearly, and 3 grandchildren that make her
proud. Ann is very ac ve in our word games, book club and discussion groups, and has a
gentle, yet posi ve manner of communica ng. She admits she was hesitant moving to
The Bristal at rst, but says she found the transi on very easy. “Everyone here at The
Bristal is so welcoming. I’m very close to my tablemates in the dining room. I look
forward to seeing them at meal mes, sharing stories and also living vicariously through
them! Everyone who meets Ann agrees she is so pleasant to be around, choosing each
day to nd something to be grateful for...and we are grateful for you, Ann!
Samantha Whitaker
Please join us in recognizing Samantha Whitaker, our day me Concierge
sta member, as our Employee of the Month for February. A na ve
Long Islander, Sam was born in Hun ngton and is a 2014 graduate of
James Madison University, where she earned a degree in Health
Services Administra on. “My favorite part about working at the Bristal
is having the opportunity to meet so many people. I enjoy interac ng
with Seniors.” When she is not working, Sam is an avid runner and likes
keeping in shape. When asked if she had a favorite quote, Sam chose one by Ralph
Waldo Emerson, “What lies behind us and what lies ahead are ny ma ers compared to
what lies within us.” Thank you, Sam for all you do for our residents—and sta !
SPECIAL EVENT
MEMORY SCRAPB OOK
Our “Arabian Nights” Day
Our “Arabian Nights” Day
Was
Worldly
Fun!
OurOther
“Arabian
Nights”
Day
Was
Other
Worldly
Fun!
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH
Don’t Miss: Mardi Gras Party on 2/17 * Chinese New Year 2/19
Don’t Miss: Mardi Gras Party on 2/17 * Chinese New Year 2/19
Don’t Miss: Mardi Gras Party on 2/17 * Chinese New Year 2/19
Was Other Worldly Fun!
There’s Always Something To Celebrate at The Bristal!
There’s
Always
Something
To Celebrate
The Bristal!
There’s
Always
Something
To Celebrate
at The at
Bristal!
COMMUNITY NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Our
Bristal
Buddies:
Wood
Elementary
visitsthis
again
this month!
Our
Bristal
Buddies:
Wood
Park Park
Elementary
SchoolSchool
visits again
month!
Our
Bristal
Buddies:
Wood
Park
Elementary
School
visits again
this month!
Wood Park Elementary School will be visi ng us again this month—sharing song and dance with
us Wood
in honor
of Valen
ne’s Day!
Please
to support
these this
adorable
children who,song
under
thedance
Wood
Park
Elementary
School
willcome
be visi
visi
ng us
us again
again
this
month—sharing
and
Park
Elementary
School
will
be
ng
month—sharing
song
and
dance with
with
direc
on
of
Carol
Levine
and
other
dedicated
teachers,
sing
and
their
hearts
out
with
us!
us in honor of Valen ne’s Day! Please come to support these adorable children who, under the
us in honor of Valen ne’s Day! Please come to support these adorable children who, under the
direc on
on of
of Carol
Carol Levine
Levine and
and other
other dedicated
dedicated teachers,
teachers, sing
sing and
and their
direc
their hearts
hearts out
out with
with us!
us!
FEBRUARY 2015
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Superbowl Sunday
1
9:00 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
10:00 Arthri s Exercise T (AC)
10:30 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
11:00 Jewelry Making T (A)
2:00 Actors Spelling Bee T (AC)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C(B)
3:30 Famous Actor Challenge T (AC)
4:00 Bingo T (AC)
6:30 Superbowl Sunday—B(C)
10:00 Chair Chi with Tara (AC)
2
10:30 Dollar Tree/Trader Joe C(T)
10:30 Wii Bowling A(AC)
11:00 Discussion: Child Actors T (LR)
1:45 Classic Movie Monday —(C)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards Carl (B)
3:30 Unscramble Word Game T (AC)
4:00 Bingo T (AC)
7:00 Monday Movie in the Cinema R
10:00 Scarves in Mo on T(AC)
3
10:30 Bristal Be er U: History
Of The Oscars!—B (C)
1:45 Croche ng with Be y (A)
2:00 Great Actor Series: Brando
Barbara (LR)
3:00 Bristal Social—C(AC)
3:00 NEW! Art & Cra s: Vanessa—(A)
4:00 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema– R
10:00 Balance Exercises T(AC)
4
10:30 Catholic Communion B(C)
11:00 Pain ng Class: Denise (A)
12:00 Book Club T (CR)
1:30 Dominoes Resident Led (A)
2:00 Rabbi Altman: Living Room (LR)
3:00 Petland Animal– B (C)
4:00 Bingo—D (AC)
4:00 Men’s Club Resident Led (CK)
7:00 Evening Movie in Cinema R
7:30 Mah Jong with Temple David (BR)
8
9:00 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
10:00 Arthri s Exercise T (AC)
10:30 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
11:00 Jewelry Making T (A)
2:00 LI Art League—T, C (T)
2:30 Fountainhead Services—(LR)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards Carl (B)
3:30 Spelling Challenge T (AC)
4:00 Bingo T (AC)
6:30 Relaxa on & Massage B (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
9
10:00 Conduct a long Tara (AC)
10:30 CVS C(T)
10:30 Wii Bowling A(AC)
11:00 Your Favorite Actors & Why—T (LR)
1:00 Gallery North Art Exhibit B (T)
1:45 Classic Movie Monday—(C)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
3:30 Singer Joe DiPaola—T (AC)
7:00 Monday Movie in the Cinema R
10
10
10:00 Tai Chi with Marie—T (AC)
10:30 Word Game—T(AC)
11:00 Resident Council —B(C)
12:00 Dining Out: Candlelight Diner
2:00 Great Ar st Series: Hepburn
Barbara (LR)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
3:00 NEW! Art & Cra s: Vanessa—(A)
4:00 Bingo T(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
11
10:00 Balance Exercises T(AC)
11
10:30 Catholic Communion
Services in the Cinema V
11:00 Pain ng Class: Denise (A)
11:45 Men’s Club at Miller’s Ale House
2:00 Rabbi Altman: Living Room (LR)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
3:30 Vocalist Jacques LeBas T (AC)
4:30 Men’s Club—Resident Led D (CK)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
7:30 Mah Jong with Temple David (BR)
15
9:00 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
10:00 Arthri s Exercise T (AC)
10:30 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
11:00 Jewelry Making T (A)
2:00 Piano Recital: Robert Yu T (LBY)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards Carl (B)
4:00 Bingo T (AC)
6:30 Relaxa on & Massage—B (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
Presidents Day
16
10:00 Broadway Lights Tara (AC)
10:30 Unscramble Word Game T (AC)
11:00 Presiden al Triva — D (LR)
1:45 Classic Movie Monday (C)
2:00 The Crea ng of Mt. Rushmore T(LR)
2:00 Macy’s —C(T)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
7:00 Monday Movie in the Cinema R
17
Mardi Gras Party
17
10:00 Scarves in Mo on—T (AC)
10:30 PACE University Lecture T ©
11:00 Spelling Bee with Stacy (AC)
1:45 Bristal Helping Hands
Croche ng with Be y—(A)
Gras
2:00 History of New Orleans Mardis Gras
Join Vanessa in the Living Room
3:30 Mardis Gras Celebra on with
The Denise Givens Band!
7:00 Evening Movie in Cinema (C)
Ash Wednesday
18
10:00 Balance Exercises T(AC)
10:30 Catholic Communion Services (C)
11:00 Pain ng Class with Denise—(A)
11:00 Pet Therapy with Isabelle— V (AC)
2:00 Rabbi Altman: Living Room (LR)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
4:00 Bingo– T (AC)
4:00 Men’s Club Resident Led D (CK)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
22
9:00 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
10:00 Arthri s Exercise T (AC)
10:30 St. Ma hews Church C(T)
11:00 Jewelry Making T (A)
2:00 Piano Recital: Robert Yu T (LBY)
2:30 Fountainhead Services (LR)
2:30 Walgreens—C(T)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards Carl (B)
3:30 Name That Actor T (AC)
4:00 Bingo T (AC)
6:30 Relaxa on & Massage—B (AC)
7:00 Academy Awards Night—B(C)
23
10:00 Chair Chi with Tara (AC)
10:30 Sears—C (T)
10:30 Wii Bowling A (AC)
11:00 Word in A Word Game—T (AC)
2:00 Guest Lecturer: George Rystar (C)
MGM Musicals Part II
2:00 Manny’s Barber Shop—C (T)
3:00 Bristal Social & Billiards C (AC)
3:30 20 Ques ons Trivia —T (AC)
4:00 Bingo T(AC)
7:00 Monday Movie in the Cinema R
10:00 Tai Chi with Marie—T (AC)
11:00 Word Game– T (AC)
2:00 Food Commi ee with Jan (PDR)
2:00 Great Actor Series: Rooney
Barbara (LR)
3:00 Bristal Social—C (AC)
3:00 NEW! Art & Cra s: Vanessa—(A)
4:00 Bingo– K (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
24
24
Resident Birthday
25
10:00 Balance Exercises T(AC)
10:30 Catholic Communion Services (C )
11:00 New Resident Social—T (CK)
11:00 Pain ng Class with Denise—(A)
2:00 Rabbi Altman: Living Room (LR)
2:00 Volleyball (Sayville) –T (AC)
3:30 Resident Birthday Party with
Violinist Albert Mulad B (AC)
4:30 Men’s Club— D (CK)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
7:30 Mah Jong with Temple David (BR)
Program Loca ons:
(A)=Art Studio 1st Floor
(AC)=Activities Center 1st Floor
(BR)= Billiards Room 1st Floor
(DR)= Dining Room First Floor
(B)= Bistro First Floor
(CK)= Country Kitchen 3rd Floor
(CR) = Conference Room
(BC)= Business Center 1st Floor
(LR)= Living Room
(T) = Trip, (C) = Cinema
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
10:00 Tone & Trim—T(AC)
5
10:30 Trivia Word Game— T (AC)
11:00 Short Stories —T (LR)
11:00 Pet Therapy with Isabelle— V (AC)
1:45 Independent Rummikub (BR)
2:30 Trip To The Banks & Library—C (T)
2:00 Spelling Bee —S (AC)
3:00 Bristal Social C (AC)
3:30 LIVE Entertainment:
Name Tune with Joe D T (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
12
9:30 Ridgewood Savings Bank (B)
10:00 Woodpark Kids Visit! B(AC)
10:30 Trivia Word Game— T (AC)
11:00 Pet Therapy with Isabelle— V (AC)
11:00 Famous Actors —T (LR)
1:45 Independent Rummikub (BR)
2:00 Spelling Bee—T(AC)
3:00 Bristal Social C (AC)
4:00 Bingo S(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in Cinema R
FRIDAY
Na onal Wear Red Day
6
10:00 Volleyball D(AC)
11:00 Word Game Challenge D(AC)
12:00 Take Out Lunch –S (AC)
2:00 Black Jack with David (CK)
3:00 Bristal Social D (B)
3:45 Shabbat Services D (LR)
4:15 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
13
10:00 Volleyball D(AC)
11:00 Word Game Challenge D(AC)
12:00 Take Out Lunch –S (AC)
2:00 Black Jack with David (CK)
3:00 Bristal Social D (B)
3:45 Shabbat Services D (LR)
4:15 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema R
9:30 Temple Beth David D (T)
7
10:00 Saturday Stretch A(AC)
10:30 Rosary with Caroline in Cinema
11:00 Horse Racing A(AC)
2:00 Nostalgia TV in the Cinema D
3:00 Bristal Social– K(AC)
3:30 Fun Facts About Actors D (AC)
4:00 Bingo K(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema – R
7:10 Texas Hold ’Em Poker D (CK)
Valen ne’s Day
14
9:30 Temple Beth David D (T)
10:00 Saturday Stretch A(AC)
10:30 Rosary with Caroline in Cinema
11:00 Horse Racing A(AC)
2:00 Nostalgia TV in the Cinema D
3:00 Bristal Social– D(AC)
3:30 This Day in History—D (AC)
4:00 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema – R
Chinese New Year
20
19 10:00 Volleyball D(AC)
10:00 Tone & Trim—T(AC)
11:00 Word Game Challenge D(AC)
10:30 Unscramble Word Game— P(AC)
11:00 Women’s Club: Audrey Hepburn— 12:00 Take Out Lunch –S (AC)
The Woman, the Icon– V (LR)
2:00 Black Jack D(CK)
1:45 Independent Rummikub (BR)
2:30 Trip To The Banks & Library—C (T)
3:00 Bristal Social –D (B)
2:00 Discussion: Chinese New Year–S (LR)
3:45 Shabbat Services D (LR)
3:00 Bistro Social C (AC)
4:00 Bingo S (AC)
4:00 Bingo—D (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema :
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema– R
Breakfast at Ti any’s
9:30 Temple Beth David D (T)
21
10:00 Saturday Stretch A(AC)
10:30 Rosary with Caroline in Cinema
11:00 Horse Racing A(AC)
2:00 Nostalgia TV in the Cinema D
3:00 Bristal Social– D(AC)
3:30 Name that Actor—D (AC)
4:00 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema – R
7:10 Texas Hold ’Em Poker D (CK)
27
28
John A on’s 100th Birthday!
9:30 Temple Beth David D (T)
10:00 Saturday Stretch A(AC)
10:30 Rosary with Caroline in Cinema
11:00 Horse Racing A(AC)
2:00 Nostalgia TV in the Cinema D
3:00 Bristal Social– D (AC)
3:30 Twenty Ques ons D (AC)
4:00 Bingo D(AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema –R
7:10 Texas Hold ’Em Poker D(CK)
Casino Night
26
9:30 Ridgewood Savings Bank (B)
10:00 Tone & Trim—T(AC)
10:30 Word Game –P (AC)
11:00 Discussion: Famous Poker
Players—B (LR)
1:45 Independent Rummikub (BR)
2:00 Word in a Word Game—T (AC)
3:00 Birthday Party Social D (AC)
4:00 Bingo—S (AC)
7:00 Casino Night with the T, B
American Legion Riders (AC)
10:00 Volleyball D (AC)
11:00 Word Game Challenge D(AC)
12:00 Take Out Lunch—S (AC)
2:00 Black Jack D(CK)
3:00 Bristal Social D (B)
3:45 Shabbat Services RL(LR)
4:15 Bingo D (AC)
7:00 Evening Movie in the Cinema– R
Recrea on Sta :
Angel=A
Barbara=B
David = D
Kimberly = KM
Peggie = P
Stacy=S
Tara=T
Vanessa=V
Reception = R
SATURDAY
Programs are
All ou ngs are underlined.
subject to change
Based on resident interest and
with no ce.
sign up, trips may be added
or rescheduled.

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