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Volume
36 -Aug/Sep 2007
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newsletter delivered directly to your Email Inbox. Mountain Meadows Review A Newsletter by and for the Residents Volume 41 June/July 2008 It is hard to believe that summer is nearly here. It looks like Spring held on a little longer this year. The hillsides are lush green and covered with wild flowers. Everyone is busy planting flowers, tending to gardens, and cleaning up after a long winter. We also have been addressing these chores at Mountain Meadows. Many thanks to the resident and family member who purchased a bird bath for our back patio. We all enjoy watching “the show” each morning, outside the dining room window. Our second major fund raising event, held this Spring, was a huge success, and the community support was phenomenal. “The Senior Prom”, which included a live and silent auction, wonderful catered dinner, and dance, was well attended by the local community. (For those that may not know, Ben and Tracy Broulotte were crowned King and Queen of the Prom!) The proceeds from the evening go directly to the Mountain Meadows expansion project. Again, continued thanks for such wonderful community support. It is obvious by the generous donations that this community desires to take care of its mighty seniors. As I drive though the town of Leavenworth, I am mindful of how important it is to support our local merchants during this period when road construction is impacting business. I know, first hand, the merchants are often the first to be asked to support a fund raising event. Now, it is our opportunity to give back and show our community appreciation by supporting them during this time. Hopefully, we will all reap the benefits when the construction project is completed. In the near future, we too will be under construction. We actually have started some of the preliminaries this Spring. If all goes as planned, we will break ground early, 2009. As I learn more, I will do my best to keep you updated on the building progress. Wishing you the very best as we move into the summer season. Nate Oglesby Executive Director
Annual Icicle Picnic: We have reserved the “Rayfield” campground up the Icicle Valley for July 16th. We always have lots of fun watching the river flow by and sitting by the campfire enjoying our yummy picnic. What would a picnic be without messy s’mores to top it off!!Vantasia: New to the activities calendar is “Vantasia” which means “van rides” in our newly-acquired van. The plan is to take weekly scenic tours around the area. Let Fern or Nate know if you have a “special place” in the area you would like to share with others.C TED Inspection: On June 16th we will be having an inspection by the Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development. The objective of this visit is to make sure our property is in compliance with Regulatory Agreements and Contracts. He will be doing random inspections of resident rooms and common areas with the focus being on health and safety. Mountain Meadows is confident this inspection will go well.Flag Trivia: 1. When were stars representing new states added? 2. What do the red, white, and blue colors of the flag represent? 3. What is the origin of the stripes of the flag? 4. Was the flag changed during the Civil War (1861-1865)? Answers are at the end of the newsletter. Birthdays: Happy Birthday to residents and employees:June 8th Ann Root, 15th Fern Arness July 16th Matt Bangsund, 24th Barb Shellenbarger, 28th Bea Colvin A Note from the Kitchen: Due to the higher prices of food and fuel surcharges we have raised the prices of our guest meals to the following:Breakfast: $5.00 Lunch: $6.00 Dinner: $8.00 We encourage guests to feel free to have a meal with their family member or friend. If possible, please let us know in advance. A Note from Nurse Nalda: I have observed many people in different situations over the years who feel totally overwhelmed at having to simplify their personal belongings to make a move from their home to an apartment or from an apartment to a studio in Assisted Living. The overwhelming feeling of mass confusion and helplessness is expressed in the question, “Where do I start?” The following is an excerpt from an article that I found very interesting and helpful.Simplifying life can be divided into two categories. One is the idea of LESS IS BETTER. When sorting, a good question to ask is, “Do I need or use this? Do you have to maintain it, but get little satisfaction from it? Prioritizing what is important to you might help you let go of things that don’t matter anymore. When considering whether to keep something, evaluate on a scale of one to ten how important the item is to you. Ask yourself, “Have I used it in the last two years?” If it doesn’t measure up, out it goes. Good-bye stress. If you are unable to do this alone, ask for help from someone you trust. Another way to simplify life is to eliminate clutter. There are many reasons to CONQUER CLUTTER. Not only does the neatness and order that result make life more attractive and enjoyable, there are benefits beyond the aesthetic. Clutter can present a safety hazard. Too many things can cause one to trip and fall. Lack of organization can translate into wasted time, lost time, lost items, and even late payments. Clutter is a source of stress and confusion. There are several different methods you can use to conquer clutter and organize. Start organizing small things first such as a junk drawer or table top that can be easily accomplished in a small amount of time. Then go on to larger jobs such as dressers and closets. When sorting items, have three containers and label them, KEEP, DONATE, and TOSS. In two seconds decide into which pile the item will go. When sorting through paper clutter, decide to FILE, ACT, or TOSS. Try to handle paper as few times as possible. For example, toss junk mail when you walk in your door. Recycle newspapers, catalogs, and magazines as soon as you finish them. When you sort your wardrobe, do get rid of the clothing right away before you change your mind. WOW, what food for thought! Again, as we move into summer, now is a good time to help your loved one sort through their closets, dressers, and nightstands and remove or store items that are not useful or needed. It should be our goal to make life simpler and reduce unnecessary stress in the lives of our residents. Any help from family would be greatly appreciated. A Note from Fern: Our excellent bingo players keep me challenged in providing quality bingo prizes. Popular Dollar Store items are lotions, room fresheners and shampoos. “Special” prizes for blackout are also needed. Any assistance is appreciated.Answers for Flag Trivia: 1. Stars representing new states are added the next 4th of July after the State’s admission. 2. Red represents Hardiness and Valor. White represents Purity and Innocence. Blue represents Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice. 3. Historians think the idea of stripes came from the flag of the Sons of Liberty which had five red stripes and four white stripes. (The flag used from 1795 to 1818 had 15 stripes instead of 13. Congress originally planned to add a star and stripe for each new state; however, they soon realized the flag would become too large and went back to the original 13 stripes.) 4. The flag was not changed during the Civil War. The flag remained unchanged as a result of an informal order by President Lincoln.
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