MM Times. March 2015 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS. In this issue

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1 March 2015 In this issue March Birthdays Resident Spotlight: Ruth S. Extraordinary Impressions National Nutrition Month MM Times MERIDIAN MANOR STAFF...at your service COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS I am fortunate to have a very close circle of friends that have essentially become my family over the years. We enjoy each other s company so much and so often we have joked about living in a commune together! During these discussions, I usually am in the background with a big grin on my face because I know the benefits of communal living as we age I see those benefits in our residents lives every single day. Good Friends make Great Neighbors! The feeling of family is what makes Meridian Manor such a wonderful choice for senior assisted living. Having good friends next door and feeling at home makes every day brighter. You can help Meridian Manor continue to be an outstanding community of good friends and great neighbors. All you have to do is simply spread the news to your friends, former neighbors, school alumni, church members, everyone you know! We have a great referral program that rewards our residents for helping keep Meridian Manor full of great friends and neighbors. Did you know if you share contact information of those you know that may be interested in a move to Meridian Manor we will either give you or the charity of your choice $1000 once they move in and have lived here for 30 days? It s a win-win your good friends become your great neighbors and you or your charity have a little extra in the pocketbook! I would be happy to host a lunch and tour date with you and your friends and share why Meridian Manor is the best choice in senior assisted living in the Wayzata area and beyond! I look forward to meeting your friends and welcoming them into our family! Annie Westall Executive Director Crystal Edwards Business Office Manager David Markley Director of Plant Operations Lisa Reesnes Director of Resident Relations Lori Nugent Director of Life Enrichment Lynda Wachholz Director of Community Relations Ramona Littlevoice Director of Culinary Services Sandi Nelson Director of Health Services It s the Little Things 163 West Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, Minnesota

2 MARCH BIRTHDAYS Sophie K. March 18th Kathrine V. March 30th EXTRAORDINARY IMPRESSIONS Promise #3 We strive to anticipate your needs and act accordingly. Congratulations to our Employee of the Month! Jennifer Fitting, LPN National Nutrition Month Kari Stolz RD, LD Dietitian Consultant The month of March celebrates National Nutrition Month with this year s slogan ~ Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle. National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign, sponsored by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which educates and encourages the importance of making wise food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Good nutrition and physical activity are key components of good health. Healthy eating is all about variety, moderation, and balance. Maintaining a healthy weight through choosing nutrient-rich foods and engaging in physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic disease. Whole grains, low-fat dairy, and fruits & vegetables are tasty examples of nutrientrich foods as they are packed with nutrients and low in calories and fat. Choose a variety of foods by choosing a new vegetable to taste each month. Enjoy your favorite indulgences in moderation by reading the recommended serving sizes, and balance your caloric intake with your energy expenditure. Keep in mind that healthy eating is measured over time; what you do in a week is more important than what you do in one day. Combining healthy eating and regular physical activity may improve your quality of life. Information sourced from National Nutrition Month 2 MM TIMES

3 WHAT S HAPPENING AT MERIDIAN FRIDAYS IN MARCH March 2015 Free Friday Breakfast 8:00 am 10:00 am Chef prepared cooked to order omelets, eggs, or the special of the day served with coffee and juice. TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH Alzheimer s and Dementia Support Group 7:00 pm A support group for family members and caregivers. This support group is held the second Tuesday of every month. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH Cooking Demonstration 3:00 pm Savoring Salmon: A Demonstration and Tasting See a culinary master at work. John Mullen, Executive Chef of 6Smith will demonstrate the fine art of salmon fabrication. We invite you to attend and sample a few salmon appetizers. THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH LIVE THE EXPERIENCE...OF EXCELLENCE Meridian Manor Senior Living Community is committed to exceeding your expectations in every way! Call to learn more or visit West Wayzata Blvd. LifeSTYLE Promise Veteran s Breakfast 7:30 am A free breakfast will be provided to Veterans on the third Thursday of the month. Todd Dionne from the Veteran's Administration will be on hand each month to answer questions. Please RSVP for this breakfast by calling FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH Fort Snelling History Performance, 3:00 pm The Fort Snelling History Players present an hour-long program with props and a costumed interpreter who will use the life of a person who lived at Fort Snelling to make history come to life! Learn what life was like for Charlotte Van Cleve of Fort Snelling in the early 1800 s.

4 Swinging on a Star with Tim Patrick & His Blue Dancers from Dance and Entertainment 4 MM TIMES

5 A great afternoon with music, dancing and fun! MM TIMES 5

6 Bring Your Clergy to Lunch We would like to invite you and your clergy to have lunch at Meridian Manor. Please extend this invitation to them as a way of thanks for all they do for you and for the local community. Monday, March 23rd at 12:00 pm in the Whistle Stop Please RSVP by March 16th, by calling the receptionist at FIRE & SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS We will continue to have our normal monthly Fire Drills. When the alarm goes off, you may stay in your apartment. Your apartment door is a fire rated door. If you are in the hall or common areas, staff will instruct you where to go. Once the alarm turns off, the drill is over and you are free to go about your normal routine. At the end of March, we will also have a Tornado Drill. The safest place during severe weather is the Whistle Stop or your bathroom. Staff will give you instructions. Thanks, David Markley Director of Plant Operations 6 MM TIMES

7 RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Ruth Shannon Birthdate: October 26 Birthplace: Rochester, NY Spouse: James Number of Children: 1 Son Number of Grandchildren: 2 Great Grandchildren: 3 Ruth grew up in Rochester, New York. Some of her favorite early memories are of family birthday parties, which included cousins and many extended family members. Ruth was working for the Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester when she enlisted with the Navy as a WAVE (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). Ruth was stationed in New York City. Ruth spent many years as a legal secretary, working for a judge and eventually a senator in Washington, DC. Ruth s son, Peter van Wieren, was born in 1944 and was a famous broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves. From 1976 to 2008, he called the team's television and/or radio broadcasts. Ruth married James P Shannon in Ruth and James moved to New Mexico, James attended law school and practiced law for a time, then returned to the Twin Cities to serve successively as director of two different philanthropic foundations. RESIDENT COUNCIL The next meeting of the Resident s Council will be held on Wednesday March 11, at 6:30 in the Whistle Stop. Start thinking about activities that you might like to do in the spring! Believe it or not spring will be here before we know it. Are there restaurants you would like to try? Talks you would like to hear, places you would like to go? By the next meeting I hope to have word on the progress of the timing of the Decorating of the common areas at Meridian. Bring your ideas and concerns that you would like me to take to Annie. There are some new staff members so please introduce yourself to them. The meeting is always open to family members. I look forward to seeing you on March 11th. Sincerely, Beverly B. President of the Resident s Council EMERGENCY PENDANTS As a reminder, every resident has an emergency pendant. These pendants allow you to call for help in case you need it. When you press the pendant it sends a message to the nursing department. It is very important to wear your pendant at all times. You may tuck it in your shirt, but it should be on you. You should never leave your pendant on your walker or nightstand. If you happen to fall and your pendant is not on you, you would have no way to alert nursing. Your safety is our number one priority, and we encourage every resident to wear their pendant at all times. MM TIMES 7

8 A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In November of 2014 Meridian Manor s license changed from a Class F Home Care license to a Comprehensive Home Care license. This change resulted from changes the State of MN made to the licensing structure for Assisted Living communities. Per the requirements of the new license, you received notices and documents some of which required your signature. We encourage anyone who has not returned their forms to submit them as quickly as possible so that you are in compliance with the license requirements. As we move through this process you will see additional document changes or disclosures which may require a response or signature on your part, and we thank you in advance for your attentiveness to these communications. Until next time, Annie Westall Contact Us Meridian Manor 163 West Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, Minnesota Phone: Fax: Emergency Disaster Hotline LifeSTYLE Promise Meridian Manor 163 West Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, Minnesota 55391