e Wexford - Columbine Health Systems

1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
New Resident Orientation
If you are a new resident at The Wexford,
join us for our New Resident Orientation
session! We will cover The Wexford
Handbook, policies and procedures, and
answer any questions you may have. New
residents at The Wexford, please mark
your calendar for Monday, January 12th at
2:00 p.m. This meeting
will be in the Activity
Ro o m. At tending
this meeting greatly
benefits you and assists
in your transition to
The Wexford.
NEW YEAR’S IQ
How much do you know about New Year’s?
1. When was the first New Year’s Eve ball dropped
in Times Square?
A) 1907
B) 1925
C) 1915
D) 1901
2. What does Auld Lang Syne mean?
A) Another year passes B) Time long ago
C) Old long ago
D) Time for fun
3. Which of the following is one of the top 10 New
Year’s resolutions in the United States?
A) Eat more
B) Donate more
C) Become more organized
D) Take better care of our skin
4. What city drops a green beach ball
decorated with Christmas lights?
A) Portland, Oregon B) Bangor, Maine
C) Malibu, California D) Orlando, Florida
5. What city’s countdown is done with an elevator?
A) Los Angeles, California B) Paris, France
C) Seattle, Washington
D) Austin, Texas
6. True or False?
March was once the first month of the year.
7. The Jewish New Year is called?
A) Rosh Hashanah B) Yom Kippur
C) Yamim Noraim
D) Sukkot
8. In what year did Great Britain adopt the Gregorian
calendar, which restored January 1 as New Year’s Day?
A) 1620
B) 1752
C) 1776
D) 1680
9. What is the most watched parade on New Year’s Day?
A) The Tournament of Roses Parade
B) Hollywood Holiday Parade
C) Macy’s Holiday Parade
D) Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Parade
The Wexford
The Wexford Family Meeting
This month, the meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 27th at 10:30 a.m. The
Wexford Administrative Team and residents
of The Wexford gather in the Activity Room
to share what they see happening at The
Wexford. Each department head will be
present to provide you with updates and
current information. They
are also available for you
to share any questions,
opportunities, or feedback
you may have. You won’t
want to miss this month’s
meeting!
10. The month of January is named after?
A) Juturna
B) The Roman god Janus
C) The Greek god Januarius
D) A Roman goddess
11. What is the most common New Year’s
resolution?
A) Find a better job
B) Stop smoking
C) Save more money
D) Lose weight
12. What is the oldest known holiday celebrated by
mankind?
A) Samhain
B) New Year’s Day
C) Christmas
D) Easter
13. What did the Celtic priests of the Middle Ages
hand out to people in celebration of the New Year?
A) Wine
B) Champagne
C) Mistletoe
D) Eggs
New Year’s IQ Solution
A - 1907
C - Old long ago
C - Become more organized
B - Bangor, Maine
C - Seattle, Washington – The elevator on the east
side of the Space Needle rises to the top.
6. True - The old Roman calendar had March as the first
month of the year.
7. A - The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah
8. B - 1752
9. A - The Tournament of Roses Parade
10. B - The Roman god Janus
11. D - Lose Weight
12. B - New Year’s Day was first observed by the
Babylonians about 4,000 years ago.
13. C - Mistletoe
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January
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2015
N E W S LE T TER
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE WEXFORD?
Resident and Staff Celebrations
Birthday Party with Liz Masterson
Each month, we honor those who have a
birthday with a special party. Join us on
Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m., for
this month’s birthday bash. The entertainment
will be provided by Liz Masterson!
She is a Denver native and award winning
singer. She has a distinctive singing voice in
“cowboy culture” and you are sure to enjoy
her yodeling and sense of humor. Please join
us in the Town Hall!
January Birthdays
Jean-Jaques D’Aoust
Elizabeth Foshee
Betty Bush
Joan Willson
Doris Brownson
Iris Thompson
Inez Dodson
Mary Helen Welch
Janice Pratt
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03
07
08
10
20
24
26
27
January Anniversaries
Walt and Marj Hesz
It is the start of the year 2015! Chelsea would
like to challenge you to be on the move and/or
try something new! This could mean a multitude
of things including: coming to a new activity,
having coffee with someone you don’t know
very well, or leading an activity about something
you are passionate about. The possibilities are
endless! Contact Chelsea if you would like to
display your passion for art, crafts, animals,
collectibles, etc. in the front lobby or if you want
to lead an activity. There are so many ways that
you can make 2015 the year full of excitement
and adventures!
WEXFORD
ACTIVITY TRIPS
Happy
Birthday!
Staff Birthdays
Brenda Whisenand 08
Marj Armentrout-Jones
New Year’s Resolution
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The Wexford Administrative Team
Karen Cummings - Manager
Sarah Cobb - Office Manager
Jason Maddox - Dietary Manager
Chelsea Ebert - Activity Director
Melissa Caldwell - Housekeeping Supervisor
Jim Krening - Maintenance Supervisor
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside
The Wexford and stretch your legs? Chelsea
has planned some exciting trips and they
would be much more fun if you join her!
If you see trips you would like to attend
please sign-up in the activity book. Chelsea
needs your name 48 hours prior to leaving
The Wexford. We need a minimum of 5
people per trip, unless otherwise stated.
Please be courteous and call if you cannot
attend an excursion. We would like to be able
to offer those on the wait list an opportunity
to replace you if you are unable to go. The
day of the scheduled event please meet in
the lobby 10 minutes prior to departure time!
1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Loveland Museum and Gallery
We are taking a van at 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, January 14th to see the Xylem:
Innovation in Botanical Art exhibit at the
Loveland Gallery! This trip costs $5 per person
to enter the main gallery and the remainder
of the museum is FREE! Please sign up in the
activity book. We will tour the Loveland Gallery
and Museum for an hour and a half, there are
chairs and benches available in the front lobby
if you need to sit and rest.
Breakfast at Perkins
You have asked and now we are going to
Perkins to enjoy a delicious breakfast. This is
a wonderful time to have great conversation
with other residents. The van leaves at 8:30
a.m. on Thursday, January 22nd.
Sign up now to save your seat!
LPAA: The Denver Brass
Ay, caramba! Get ready to enjoy a great
LPAA show on Saturday, January 24th.
The van leaves at 6:15 p.m. for Thompson
Valley High School where we will experience
the remarkable musical flavors and unique
rhythms of South and Central America,
Cuba and the Caribbean. They are perfectly
delivered in the Denver Brass’ Hot, Hot, Hot!
Nothing depicts the culture of Latin America
better than pulsating, sonorous brass.
Styles such as salsa, tango and bossa nova
from colorful countries define the Denver
Brass Latin spectacular.
Shopping at Kmart
Are you looking for a different store to do
some shopping? We are going to head to
Kmart on Wednesday, January 28th at
2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to
get out and about for a little while and you
never know what you might find! Sign up
in the activity book now!
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Loveland Orchestra: Mozart Pops Concert
The Loveland Orchestra is in their 34th
season of performing and The Wexford
is going to see one of their concerts! This
season the orchestra’s theme is “Pops and
Circumstance”. We get to enjoy the Mozart
Pops program on Friday, January 30th
at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church in
Loveland. Tickets are $10.
Please sign up in the activity book.
SERVICES AT THE WEXFORD
Hearing Rehab Center
Do your hearing aids need an adjustment?
Do you need the wax cleaned out of your
ears? Linda, from the Hearing Rehab
Center, is here to help you! These 15
minute appointments are available at The
Wexford on the 2nd Wednesday of every
month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
please sign up in the activity book.
All appointments will be in Room 429.
Massage Therapist Tom Honn
Are you experiencing more aches and pains
during this cold winter? Sign up to get a
chair or table massage with Tom right here
at The Wexford. Tom is available for chair
massages and table massages on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of every month from
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can sign up at
the front desk. A 15 minute chair massage
is $15 and a 60 minute table massage
is $50. Please see Chelsea with any
questions or concerns.
Manicurist at The Wexford
Manicurist, Christine Vincent, is here to
take care of your nails! She is available
to do a cut and file, a regular manicure,
or OPI gel nails. Each of these services
offered can include cutting, buffing,
cuticle care, exfoliation, and a massage.
Christine will be available at The Wexford
every other Friday. She will be here from
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Room 429.
Please see the front desk for pricing and
to make an appointment.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
S Y S T E M S
WEXFORD FITNESS
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WEXFORD IMPUT MEETINGS
Fitness is important to your well-being. Please Kitchen Observation Experience
Have you ever wondered how the kitchen
come and try a new exercise class if you
staff serves over 1000 meals a week? Do
haven’t already! All of our exercise classes are
you know how big our kitchen is? If you want
located on the first floor in the Activity Room.
answers to some of these questions sign up
Challenge yourself to try something new!
for our Kitchen Observation Experience! The
Senior Yoga With Randi - This senior yoga is a
sign up sheet is by the activity book in the
perfect opportunity to stretch out sore muscles
front lobby. Chelsea will coordinate with you
and relax. Come try out Senior Yoga on Fridays
and Jason, our chef, a lunch time that will
at 10:00 a.m. Randi focuses on slow moving,
work for you to sit in the kitchen and observe
chair, and wall-assisted movements, with an
what happens during that hour. Then you will
emphasis on deep breathing and slow, simple,
be able to eat lunch with the cooks. This has
safe, yoga-like moves.
been a positive experience for everyone who
has observed so far. We would like to invite
Brain & Balance with Wendy - Join us every
all of our residents to get the chance to try
Monday at 10:00 a.m. for Brain and Balance.
it out! If you have any questions please see
This is a unique combination of exercises
Chelsea or Jason.
designed to help you work through mental
problems that will stimulate your brain and
Activity Input Meeting
improve brain function combined with physical
The year 2015 is here! Chelsea needs
movements that will increase your balance and
your help in creating the best activities yet!
strength for everyday activities!
Please join her at the monthly activity input
Balance & Mobility with Patty - Increase
meeting in the Activity Room at 11:00
your mobility and flexibility, enhance
a.m. on Tuesday, January 13th. What
activities do you want to continue seeing
your balance and gain strength in this
on the calendar? What new activities can
class designed specifically for seniors on
we add to the calendar? Don’t miss out on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
this opportunity to speak up for the events,
Video Exercise - Another great way to exercise
hobbies, and activities you enjoy!
is by watching a video that is shown on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
at The Wexford. It is a 30 minute DVD that
F o o d
How is your dining
has a combination of sitting and standing
experience at The
exercises. Please refer to your calendar
Wexford? Are you craving
about the times. Come try it out and do
CoMMiTTee a specific meal that you
what you can!
have not seen on the menu?
Walking Group - What a great way to start
Your opportunity to share comments about
your day! You can take a walk with your
your dining experience happens the third
neighbors. Every Monday, Wednesday
Monday of each month. You are invited
and Friday at 9:00 a.m. the walking group
to the Food Committee meeting held in
meets in the West Side Dining Room and
the Private Dining Room at 2:00 p.m.
begins their walk around the 2nd floor.
Karen and the kitchen staff are always
present at these meetings. They welcome
your feedback on menu options, ways to
enhance the dining experience, and requests
for any dishes not currently on the menu.
This NewsleTTer
This month, the meeting is scheduled for
CaN also Be FouNd oN
The world wide weB!
Monday, January 19th.
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Mountain Man Candy:
Chris McMahon of Mountain Man Nut &
Fruit Company distributes treats to The
Wexford every other Wednesday from
12:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. in the West
Side Dining Room. Stop by at lunchtime
to check out all of the different goodies
he has available.
Fireside Chat
THE WEXFORD SPECIAL FEATURES
Tree Un-Decorating
The holidays are done and decorations
need to be taken down. Come join
Chelsea on Thursday, January 8th at
2:00 p.m., as we “un-decorate” The
Wexford Christmas trees. Please sign up
in the activity book if you would like to
help. There will be an option for either the
Dining Room tree or the Front Lobby tree.
Red Rubies Meeting
All the women of The Wexford who are a
Red Ruby or would like to be a Red Ruby
please join Chelsea on Friday, January
9th to discuss this years’ outings.
Chelsea would like your input on what
restaurants you would like to go to! Please
bring your ideas to the Activity Room at
11:15 a.m.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
On Thursday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m.
in the Town Hall, we will have a “White
Elephant Party”. The term white elephant
refers to a gift whose maintenance
cost exceeds its usefulness! Gifts are
typically inexpensive, humorous items,
or used items from home. Please bring
your wrapped gift to the party as your
“entrance fee” and be prepared for some
fun and good laughs!
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Please join Chelsea and
a few of your neighbors
for a morning chat! We
will be sitting in the
Fireside Room every
other Thursday drinking
coffee and mingling with one another.
It is a great opportunity to meet new
friends and to learn more about one
another. Please join Chelsea at 9:00 a.m.
on Thursday, January 8th.
Resident vs. Staff Wii
Bowling Tournament
It’s that time of year
again when our staff
has a chance to
redeem the loss from
last year against our talented resident Wii
bowlers. We are setting aside Thursday,
January 22nd at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity
Room for this annual event. Please sign
up in the activity book if you would like to
bowl or to cheer on your favorite bowlers!
New Resident Pie
& Coffee Social
Have you seen any
new faces around
The Wexford that
you don’t recognize?
Well here is your
opportunity to meet
the newest members
of our Wexford family. You will have the
opportunity to eat pie, play trivia, and get
to know your new neighbors better! Come
to the Town Hall on Tuesday, January
27th at 1:30 p.m.
Bloom Laundry
Are you tired of doing laundry? The
Wexford has brought in Bloom at Home,
Columbines’ non-medical home care, on
Tuesdays starting at 1:00 p.m. to do your
laundry! They will pick up and drop off
your laundry at your apartment. If you are
reading this newsletter please see Chelsea
you have earned a prize. All laundry is
completed in The Wexford laundry rooms
and it is a same day service. They wash,
dry, fold or even hang up your laundry on
hangers! First load is $10.00 and any
additional loads after that is $5.00. Please
sign up in the activity book for a time slot.
Footcare Clinic
The Wexford brings in a professional
foot care specialist, Stephanie Egbert, a
nurse. She is available to pamper your
feet in Room 429 with sensational foot
care. Stefanie provides a whirlpool bath,
massage, and the chance to get your
toenails trimmed and filed. These are by
appointment only. Please go to the front
desk to sign up. Each appointment is $25
and can be paid directly to Stephanie.
Loveland Public Library
Are you looking for a warm activity to do
during the winter? Contact Dixie Huff, a
librarian, at The Loveland Public Library.
They are able to offer a free Home Delivery
Service for residents of The Wexford. They
have regular-print, large-print, books on CD,
cassette-tape books, videos, and other library
materials. Please contact Dixie at 962-2592
for more information. You can also send
a request for materials to Loveland Public
Library at 300 N. Adams, Loveland CO 80537,
Attn: Home Delivery Services.
www.columbinehealth.com
Computer Help with Gary Roerig
Do you need help learning about
computers? Gary provides FREE help with
basic computer skills, email, internet use,
Word Processing/spreadsheets, iPad/
Tablet use, etc. He would also be happy
to provide advice and help you research
buying new equipment for the best
price. He is available one Monday every
month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for
increments of 45 minutes. Please sign
– up in the activity book! He will be here
on Monday, January 5th and Thursday,
January 22nd. All he asks is that you have
a list of things written down that you would
like to work on when he comes.
Van Service Reminder:
We wanted to remind you that Columbine
Health Systems now offers our residents
Columbine van service back to The Wexford
from the hospital – even if it’s in the middle
of the night. If you are taken to the hospital
by ambulance and “released” anytime after
5 p.m., we can still provide a way home if
your family is unable to do so. The cost for
the return trip is $250. That’s a big savings
from a normal non-emergent ambulance
charge of $700 - $1,000. Please stop by
the desk or give us a call if you would like
any more information about this service.
THE BEAUTY SALON and Barbershop has three
wonderful stylists, Brigitte, Robin, and Amy, who
provide services for men and women of The Wexford
and people from the community. Robin and Amy are
new stylists in the building, please take a minute to
stop by and welcome them to The Wexford. You can
find these lovely ladies on the first floor across from
the Activity Director’s office. Please call 593-9165,
or stop by to make your appointment with one of our
stylists, Brigitte, Amy or Robin.
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Mountain Man Candy:
Chris McMahon of Mountain Man Nut &
Fruit Company distributes treats to The
Wexford every other Wednesday from
12:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. in the West
Side Dining Room. Stop by at lunchtime
to check out all of the different goodies
he has available.
Fireside Chat
THE WEXFORD SPECIAL FEATURES
RES
Tree Un-Decorating
The holidays are done and decorations
need to be taken down. Come join
Chelsea on Thursday, January 8th at
2:00 p.m., as we “un-decorate” The
Wexford Christmas trees. Please sign up
in the activity book if you would like to
help. There will be an option for either the
Dining Room tree or the Front Lobby tree.
Red Rubies Meeting
All the women of The Wexford who are a
Red Ruby or would like to be a Red Ruby
please join Chelsea on Friday, January
9th to discuss this years’ outings.
Chelsea would like your input on what
restaurants you would like to go to! Please
bring your ideas to the Activity Room at
11:15 a.m.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
On Thursday, January 15th at 2:00 p.m.
in the Town Hall, we will have a “White
Elephant Party”. The term white elephant
refers to a gift whose maintenance
cost exceeds its usefulness! Gifts are
typically inexpensive, humorous items,
or used items from home. Please bring
your wrapped gift to the party as your
“entrance fee” and be prepared for some
fun and good laughs!
4
Please join Chelsea and
a few of your neighbors
for a morning chat! We
will be sitting in the
Fireside Room every
other Thursday drinking
coffee and mingling with one another.
It is a great opportunity to meet new
friends and to learn more about one
another. Please join Chelsea at 9:00 a.m.
on Thursday, January 8th.
Resident vs. Staff Wii
Bowling Tournament
It’s that time of year
again when our staff
has a chance to
redeem the loss from
last year against our talented resident Wii
bowlers. We are setting aside Thursday,
January 22nd at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity
Room for this annual event. Please sign
up in the activity book if you would like to
bowl or to cheer on your favorite bowlers!
New Resident Pie
& Coffee Social
Have you seen any
new faces around
The Wexford that
you don’t recognize?
Well here is your
opportunity to meet
the newest members
of our Wexford family. You will have the
opportunity to eat pie, play trivia, and get
to know your new neighbors better! Come
to the Town Hall on Tuesday, January
27th at 1:30 p.m.
Bloom Laundry
Are you tired of doing laundry? The
Wexford has brought in Bloom at Home,
Columbines’ non-medical home care, on
Tuesdays starting at 1:00 p.m. to do your
laundry! They will pick up and drop off
your laundry at your apartment. If you are
reading this newsletter please see Chelsea
you have earned a prize. All laundry is
completed in The Wexford laundry rooms
and it is a same day service. They wash,
dry, fold or even hang up your laundry on
hangers! First load is $10.00 and any
additional loads after that is $5.00. Please
sign up in the activity book for a time slot.
Footcare Clinic
The Wexford brings in a professional
foot care specialist, Stephanie Egbert, a
nurse. She is available to pamper your
feet in Room 429 with sensational foot
care. Stefanie provides a whirlpool bath,
massage, and the chance to get your
toenails trimmed and filed. These are by
appointment only. Please go to the front
desk to sign up. Each appointment is $25
and can be paid directly to Stephanie.
Loveland Public Library
Are you looking for a warm activity to do
during the winter? Contact Dixie Huff, a
librarian, at The Loveland Public Library.
They are able to offer a free Home Delivery
Service for residents of The Wexford. They
have regular-print, large-print, books on CD,
cassette-tape books, videos, and other library
materials. Please contact Dixie at 962-2592
for more information. You can also send
a request for materials to Loveland Public
Library at 300 N. Adams, Loveland CO 80537,
Attn: Home Delivery Services.
www.columbinehealth.com
Computer Help with Gary Roerig
Do you need help learning about
computers? Gary provides FREE help with
basic computer skills, email, internet use,
Word Processing/spreadsheets, iPad/
Tablet use, etc. He would also be happy
to provide advice and help you research
buying new equipment for the best
price. He is available one Monday every
month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for
increments of 45 minutes. Please sign
– up in the activity book! He will be here
on Monday, January 5th and Thursday,
January 22nd. All he asks is that you have
a list of things written down that you would
like to work on when he comes.
Van Service Reminder:
We wanted to remind you that Columbine
Health Systems now offers our residents
Columbine van service back to The Wexford
from the hospital – even if it’s in the middle
of the night. If you are taken to the hospital
by ambulance and “released” anytime after
5 p.m., we can still provide a way home if
your family is unable to do so. The cost for
the return trip is $250. That’s a big savings
from a normal non-emergent ambulance
charge of $700 - $1,000. Please stop by
the desk or give us a call if you would like
any more information about this service.
THE BEAUTY SALON and Barbershop has three
wonderful stylists, Brigitte, Robin, and Amy, who
provide services for men and women of The Wexford
and people from the community. Robin and Amy are
new stylists in the building, please take a minute to
stop by and welcome them to The Wexford. You can
find these lovely ladies on the first floor across from
the Activity Director’s office. Please call 593-9165,
or stop by to make your appointment with one of our
stylists, Brigitte, Amy or Robin.
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1515 West 28th Street • Loveland, Colorado 80538 • Phone: 970.667.1900 •
Loveland Museum and Gallery
We are taking a van at 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, January 14th to see the Xylem:
Innovation in Botanical Art exhibit at the
Loveland Gallery! This trip costs $5 per person
to enter the main gallery and the remainder
of the museum is FREE! Please sign up in the
activity book. We will tour the Loveland Gallery
and Museum for an hour and a half, there are
chairs and benches available in the front lobby
if you need to sit and rest.
Breakfast at Perkins
You have asked and now we are going to
Perkins to enjoy a delicious breakfast. This is
a wonderful time to have great conversation
with other residents. The van leaves at 8:30
a.m. on Thursday, January 22nd.
Sign up now to save your seat!
LPAA: The Denver Brass
Ay, caramba! Get ready to enjoy a great
LPAA show on Saturday, January 24th.
The van leaves at 6:15 p.m. for Thompson
Valley High School where we will experience
the remarkable musical flavors and unique
rhythms of South and Central America,
Cuba and the Caribbean. They are perfectly
delivered in the Denver Brass’ Hot, Hot, Hot!
Nothing depicts the culture of Latin America
better than pulsating, sonorous brass.
Styles such as salsa, tango and bossa nova
from colorful countries define the Denver
Brass Latin spectacular.
Shopping at Kmart
Are you looking for a different store to do
some shopping? We are going to head to
Kmart on Wednesday, January 28th at
2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to
get out and about for a little while and you
never know what you might find! Sign up
in the activity book now!
2
Loveland Orchestra: Mozart Pops Concert
The Loveland Orchestra is in their 34th
season of performing and The Wexford
is going to see one of their concerts! This
season the orchestra’s theme is “Pops and
Circumstance”. We get to enjoy the Mozart
Pops program on Friday, January 30th
at 6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church in
Loveland. Tickets are $10.
Please sign up in the activity book.
SERVICES AT THE WEXFORD
Hearing Rehab Center
Do your hearing aids need an adjustment?
Do you need the wax cleaned out of your
ears? Linda, from the Hearing Rehab
Center, is here to help you! These 15
minute appointments are available at The
Wexford on the 2nd Wednesday of every
month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
please sign up in the activity book.
All appointments will be in Room 429.
Massage Therapist Tom Honn
Are you experiencing more aches and pains
during this cold winter? Sign up to get a
chair or table massage with Tom right here
at The Wexford. Tom is available for chair
massages and table massages on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of every month from
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. You can sign up at
the front desk. A 15 minute chair massage
is $15 and a 60 minute table massage
is $50. Please see Chelsea with any
questions or concerns.
Manicurist at The Wexford
Manicurist, Christine Vincent, is here to
take care of your nails! She is available
to do a cut and file, a regular manicure,
or OPI gel nails. Each of these services
offered can include cutting, buffing,
cuticle care, exfoliation, and a massage.
Christine will be available at The Wexford
every other Friday. She will be here from
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Room 429.
Please see the front desk for pricing and
to make an appointment.
C O L U M B I N E
H E A LT H
S Y S T E M S
WEXFORD FITNESS
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Fitness is important to your well-being. Please Kitchen Observation Experience
Have you ever wondered how the kitchen
come and try a new exercise class if you
staff serves over 1000 meals a week? Do
haven’t already! All of our exercise classes are
you know how big our kitchen is? If you want
located on the first floor in the Activity Room.
answers to some of these questions sign up
Challenge yourself to try something new!
for our Kitchen Observation Experience! The
Senior Yoga With Randi - This senior yoga is a
sign up sheet is by the activity book in the
perfect opportunity to stretch out sore muscles
front lobby. Chelsea will coordinate with you
and relax. Come try out Senior Yoga on Fridays
and Jason, our chef, a lunch time that will
at 10:00 a.m. Randi focuses on slow moving,
work for you to sit in the kitchen and observe
chair, and wall-assisted movements, with an
what happens during that hour. Then you will
emphasis on deep breathing and slow, simple,
be able to eat lunch with the cooks. This has
safe, yoga-like moves.
been a positive experience for everyone who
has observed so far. We would like to invite
Brain & Balance with Wendy - Join us every
all of our residents to get the chance to try
Monday at 10:00 a.m. for Brain and Balance.
it out! If you have any questions please see
This is a unique combination of exercises
Chelsea or Jason.
designed to help you work through mental
problems that will stimulate your brain and
Activity Input Meeting
improve brain function combined with physical
The year 2015 is here! Chelsea needs
movements that will increase your balance and
your help in creating the best activities yet!
strength for everyday activities!
Please join her at the monthly activity input
Balance & Mobility with Patty - Increase
meeting in the Activity Room at 11:00
your mobility and flexibility, enhance
a.m. on Tuesday, January 13th. What
activities do you want to continue seeing
your balance and gain strength in this
on the calendar? What new activities can
class designed specifically for seniors on
we add to the calendar? Don’t miss out on
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
this opportunity to speak up for the events,
Video Exercise - Another great way to exercise
hobbies, and activities you enjoy!
is by watching a video that is shown on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
at The Wexford. It is a 30 minute DVD that
F o o d
How is your dining
has a combination of sitting and standing
experience at The
exercises. Please refer to your calendar
Wexford? Are you craving
about the times. Come try it out and do
CoMMiTTee a specific meal that you
what you can!
have not seen on the menu?
Walking Group - What a great way to start
Your opportunity to share comments about
your day! You can take a walk with your
your dining experience happens the third
neighbors. Every Monday, Wednesday
Monday of each month. You are invited
and Friday at 9:00 a.m. the walking group
to the Food Committee meeting held in
meets in the West Side Dining Room and
the Private Dining Room at 2:00 p.m.
begins their walk around the 2nd floor.
Karen and the kitchen staff are always
present at these meetings. They welcome
your feedback on menu options, ways to
enhance the dining experience, and requests
for any dishes not currently on the menu.
This NewsleTTer
This month, the meeting is scheduled for
CaN also Be FouNd oN
The world wide weB!
Monday, January 19th.
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New Resident Orientation
If you are a new resident at The Wexford,
join us for our New Resident Orientation
session! We will cover The Wexford
Handbook, policies and procedures, and
answer any questions you may have. New
residents at The Wexford, please mark
your calendar for Monday, January 12th at
2:00 p.m. This meeting
will be in the Activity
Ro o m. At tending
this meeting greatly
benefits you and assists
in your transition to
The Wexford.
NEW YEAR’S IQ
How much do you know about New Year’s?
1. When was the first New Year’s Eve ball dropped
in Times Square?
A) 1907
B) 1925
C) 1915
D) 1901
2. What does Auld Lang Syne mean?
A) Another year passes B) Time long ago
C) Old long ago
D) Time for fun
3. Which of the following is one of the top 10 New
Year’s resolutions in the United States?
A) Eat more
B) Donate more
C) Become more organized
D) Take better care of our skin
4. What city drops a green beach ball
decorated with Christmas lights?
A) Portland, Oregon B) Bangor, Maine
C) Malibu, California D) Orlando, Florida
5. What city’s countdown is done with an elevator?
A) Los Angeles, California B) Paris, France
C) Seattle, Washington
D) Austin, Texas
6. True or False?
March was once the first month of the year.
7. The Jewish New Year is called?
A) Rosh Hashanah B) Yom Kippur
C) Yamim Noraim
D) Sukkot
8. In what year did Great Britain adopt the Gregorian
calendar, which restored January 1 as New Year’s Day?
A) 1620
B) 1752
C) 1776
D) 1680
9. What is the most watched parade on New Year’s Day?
A) The Tournament of Roses Parade
B) Hollywood Holiday Parade
C) Macy’s Holiday Parade
D) Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Parade
The Wexford
The Wexford Family Meeting
This month, the meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 27th at 10:30 a.m. The
Wexford Administrative Team and residents
of The Wexford gather in the Activity Room
to share what they see happening at The
Wexford. Each department head will be
present to provide you with updates and
current information. They
are also available for you
to share any questions,
opportunities, or feedback
you may have. You won’t
want to miss this month’s
meeting!
10. The month of January is named after?
A) Juturna
B) The Roman god Janus
C) The Greek god Januarius
D) A Roman goddess
11. What is the most common New Year’s
resolution?
A) Find a better job
B) Stop smoking
C) Save more money
D) Lose weight
12. What is the oldest known holiday celebrated by
mankind?
A) Samhain
B) New Year’s Day
C) Christmas
D) Easter
13. What did the Celtic priests of the Middle Ages
hand out to people in celebration of the New Year?
A) Wine
B) Champagne
C) Mistletoe
D) Eggs
New Year’s IQ Solution
A - 1907
C - Old long ago
C - Become more organized
B - Bangor, Maine
C - Seattle, Washington – The elevator on the east
side of the Space Needle rises to the top.
6. True - The old Roman calendar had March as the first
month of the year.
7. A - The Jewish New Year is called Rosh Hashanah
8. B - 1752
9. A - The Tournament of Roses Parade
10. B - The Roman god Janus
11. D - Lose Weight
12. B - New Year’s Day was first observed by the
Babylonians about 4,000 years ago.
13. C - Mistletoe
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N E W S LE T TER
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE WEXFORD?
Resident and Staff Celebrations
Birthday Party with Liz Masterson
Each month, we honor those who have a
birthday with a special party. Join us on
Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 p.m., for
this month’s birthday bash. The entertainment
will be provided by Liz Masterson!
She is a Denver native and award winning
singer. She has a distinctive singing voice in
“cowboy culture” and you are sure to enjoy
her yodeling and sense of humor. Please join
us in the Town Hall!
January Birthdays
Jean-Jaques D’Aoust
Elizabeth Foshee
Betty Bush
Joan Willson
Doris Brownson
Iris Thompson
Inez Dodson
Mary Helen Welch
Janice Pratt
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January Anniversaries
Walt and Marj Hesz
It is the start of the year 2015! Chelsea would
like to challenge you to be on the move and/or
try something new! This could mean a multitude
of things including: coming to a new activity,
having coffee with someone you don’t know
very well, or leading an activity about something
you are passionate about. The possibilities are
endless! Contact Chelsea if you would like to
display your passion for art, crafts, animals,
collectibles, etc. in the front lobby or if you want
to lead an activity. There are so many ways that
you can make 2015 the year full of excitement
and adventures!
WEXFORD
ACTIVITY TRIPS
Happy
Birthday!
Staff Birthdays
Brenda Whisenand 08
Marj Armentrout-Jones
New Year’s Resolution
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The Wexford Administrative Team
Karen Cummings - Manager
Sarah Cobb - Office Manager
Jason Maddox - Dietary Manager
Chelsea Ebert - Activity Director
Melissa Caldwell - Housekeeping Supervisor
Jim Krening - Maintenance Supervisor
Are you looking for an excuse to get outside
The Wexford and stretch your legs? Chelsea
has planned some exciting trips and they
would be much more fun if you join her!
If you see trips you would like to attend
please sign-up in the activity book. Chelsea
needs your name 48 hours prior to leaving
The Wexford. We need a minimum of 5
people per trip, unless otherwise stated.
Please be courteous and call if you cannot
attend an excursion. We would like to be able
to offer those on the wait list an opportunity
to replace you if you are unable to go. The
day of the scheduled event please meet in
the lobby 10 minutes prior to departure time!
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
January
Thursday
NEW YEARS DAY
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10:45 AM New Years Day Buffet
2015
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5
8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
6:30 PM Apples to Apples
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:30 PM *King Soopers Run
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
7:00 PM Musical Monday: Mary
Poppins
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8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
6:30 PM Rummikub
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9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:30 AM Beginners Wii Bowling
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
1:00 PM Blood Pressure
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
4:00 PM Video Exercise
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
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9:00 AM Wii Bowling
with Gary Roerig
11:00 AM Activity Input Meeting
9:00 AM Walking Group
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
1:15 PM Penny Poker
4:00 PM Video Exercise
1:45 PM *Wal- Mart Run
7:00
PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
2:00 PM New Resident Orientation
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
9:00AM-1:00PM Computer Help
Friday
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Saturday
3
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30
AM Scrabble
9:00AM - 4:00PM Manicurist
Christine (Room 429)
1:30 PM Pinochle
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
10:00 AM Yoga
11:00AM - 4:00PM Footcare Clinic 3:15 PM *Saint John the
9:00 AM Walking Group
(Rm 429)
Evangelist Church
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
7:00 PM Downton Abbey Season
6:30 PM Wii Golf
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Applepples
3 Episode 2
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
12:30 AM Mountain Man Candy
1:00 PM Bridge
1:30PM Needles Group
3:30 PM Wii Golf
9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00 AM Fireside Chat
10:00
AM Yoga
9:00 AM Penny Poker
11:15
AM
Red Rubies Meeting
10:00 AM Crafts with Joyce
1:30
PM
Bridge
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:00PM Tree Un-decorating Party 2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
7:00 PM Downton Abbey Season
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Jerry
3 Episode 3
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Bunco
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
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9:00 AM Walking Group
9:30 AM Hearing Rehab Clinic
(Rm 429)
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
1:00 PM Bridge
1:30PM *Loveland Museum &
Gallery
2:00PM - 5:00PM Massage
Therapy with Tom (Room 429)
Phillips
9:00 AM Crossword Puzzle
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:00 PM White Elephant Gift
Exchange
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Lynn
Devlin
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Evangelist Church
6:30 PM Wii Golf
Christine (Room 429)
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Pinochle
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
Episode 4
6:30 PM Wii Golf
9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00AM - 4:00PM Manicurist
10:00 AM Yoga
1:30 PM Bridge
7:00 PM Downton Abbey Season 3:
Evangelist Church
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3:30 PM Wii Golf
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8:00 AM *Life Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
6:30 PM Apples to Apples
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KING JR. DAY
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:45 PM *Albertsons Run
2:00 PM Food Committee
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
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8:00 AM *Life
Spring Church
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
6:30 PM Rummikub 30 AM
*Immanuel Lutheran Church
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Brain & Balance
11:15 AM Superbowl Pool
1:15 PM Penny Poker
1:45 PM *Wal- Mart Run
4:00 PM The Great Lives of
Christians
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LIBRARY PICK-UP & DELIVERY 21
9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:00 AM Video Exercise
11:00AM - 2:00PM
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
Footcare Clinic (Rm 429)
12:30
AM Mountain Man Candy
11:00 AM Mountain Man Candy
1:00 PM Bridge
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
1:30PM
Needles Group
1:00 PM Blood Pressure
3:30
PM
Wii Golf
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
7:00
PM
Western Wednesday:
4:00 PM Video Exercise
The Sons of Katie Elder
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:30 PM Resident vs. Staff Wii
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9:00 AM Wii Bowling
10:30 AM Wexford Family
Meeting
1:00 PM Bloom Laundry
1:30 PM New Resident Pie &
Coffee Social
2:30 PM Quarter Bingo
4:00 PM Video Exercise
7:00 PM Pool Game (Rm 432)
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8:30 AM *Breakfast at Perkins
9:00 AM - 1:00PM Computer Help
with Gary Roerig
Bowling Tournament
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9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Yoga
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
7:00 PM Downton Abbey Season 3
Episode 5
9:00 AM Walking Group
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Balance & Mobility
Masterson
1:00 PM Bridge
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Rex Berg
2:00 PM *Shopping at Kmart
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Massage
Therapy with Tom (Room 429) ggg
3:30 PM Wii Golf
10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Bunco
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
Evangelist Church
6:15 PM *LPAA: The Denver
4:30 PM Social Hour w/Doug
Wyffels
9:00 AM Crossword Puzzle
9:00 AM Penny Poker
10:45 AM Music & Movement
2:00 PM Birthday Party with Liz
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Brass
6:30 PM Wii Golf
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9:00 AM Walking Group
9:00AM - 4:00PM Manicurist
Christine (Room 429)
10:00 AM Yoga
1:30 PM Bridge
2:00 PM Nickel Bingo
6:30 PM *Mozart Pops Concert
7:00 PM Downton Abbey Season 3:
Episode 6
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10:00 AM Video Exercise
10:30 AM Scrabble
1:30 PM Pinochle
2:00 PM Movie Matinee
3:15 PM *Saint John the
Evangelist Church
6:30 PM Wii Golf

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