1260 East County Rd EVadnais Heights, MN 55110

651-829-3171 | gablepines.com

December 2016

Save the Date!Gable Pines Focuses on Health Services

December

January

December 1 Holiday Decorating

December 8 Holiday Baking and Cookie Exchange Resident Meeting

December 9 Rock around the Christmas Tree Event with Music by Sweet Memories

December 13 Mount Rushmore-Carving of an Icon with Presenter Dave Jones

December 14 Therapeutic Drum Circle

December 14 Dress Your Best Dinner and NYE Celebration with Music by the Man of Many Hats

Outings to look forward to in January:• Mill City Museum• Plymouth Playhouse• Lunch at Ingredients

in White Bear Lake• Art Institute of Minnesota

The next couple of months we will be focusing on the “Health Services” dimension of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. We will spend extra time focusing on our own personal health as an individual as well

as learning about healthy habits as a group. You will find one specific wellness task each day for the months of December and January. Some of these include Weekly Wellness Articles, Free Fruit Tuesdays, Healthy Recipe Swap, Health Documentaries, Illness Prevention Techniques, as well as our very own Wellness Challenge.

One good habit that we can get into as an individual is being accountable for daily routines. In your in-house mailboxes you will find a Wellness Tracking Sheet. I encourage you to keep track of your daily exercises, daily fruit and vegetable intake, water intake, and additionally your energy level during the day.

Each Saturday, we will do a group check in the fitness room, and by doing so you will be entered into our house drawing for a special prize! Holding ourselves accountable for these major areas can assist with illness prevention during the winter months. Please check out your daily calendar for specific times and activities! Here’s to a healthy new year at Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights!

Resident Spotlight Employee Spotlight

Guess that State Park

My name is Bob; I grew up in a small rural 1 bedroom farmhouse in South Dakota and started my general education in a 1 room country school in the same small town! In 1951, I moved to MN to pursue my college career to become an educator. I was able to experience many exceptional schools including Bethel University, the University of MN, and St. Thomas, where

I received my Doctorate degree. After college, I become a principal for Independent School District 197. I retired 31 years later! I have been an active Gideon since 1971. I have traveled all over the world, paying my own expenses! I was proudly married for 67 years and have a daughter and son! Some of my favorite past times include gardening, crafting, and bird watching at the lake. When you see me in the halls, you will be greeted with a great big smile!

My name is Jill B. I grew up in White Bear Lake and now live in Vadnais Heights with my husband Tony and our dog Oliver.

In 2013, I was crowned the North Wind Princess for the St. Paul Winter Carnival, and made

over 300 appearances to many cities in MN and WI, as well as Florida, Georgia, South Dakota and even Canada, spreading the goodwill of the city of St. Paul! Currently, I serve on the board of directors for the Ambassadors of the St Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation. January is my busiest and most favorite time of year!

Use the facts below and the photos to the right to guess which state park these are from:

• Located less than 5 miles from downtown St. Paul, this is a great place for birders and nature enthusiasts.

• The more than 750 acres of oak woods, old fields, creeks and second-growth woodlands provide habitat for a variety of wildlife.

• The animals that can be found include warblers, horned owls, pileated woodpeckers, white-tail deer, red fox, and raccoon.

Write down your answer and return it to Amber in Life Enrichment (2nd floor hobby room). If you would like to share a favorite memory from this park, we would love to hear it! You will be entered in a drawing to win a special treat!

Craft Corner

Outings

We have a great variety of craft stations located in the Itasca Craft Room. Come make gifts for your apartment, families, or donate them to our community’s holiday decoration!

We have had some wonderful attendance to our outings in the past few months! We have enjoyed exploring the great state of Minnesota including trips to the arboretum, casino, plays, fall color tours, History Museum, and much more! It is important to remember that our outings are first come first serve basis. If you sign up and decide not to go, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can offer that spot to another resident! I look forward to many more great outings with our community!

Embrace the World Recipe:Swedish MeatballsFrom the Embrace the World Sweden recipe book

• 1/3 C porridge oats or breadcrumbs

• 2/3 C ml meat stock

• 14 oz ground beef

• 9 oz ground pork (minimum 10% fat)

• 1 medium egg

• 2 1⁄2 Tbsp plain flour

• pinch of salt

• 1 tsp ground allspice

• 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1⁄2 tsp ground white pepper

• a dash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce

• 1 small onion, grated

• butter and oil, for frying

• mashed potato, to serve

Stirred lingonberries

• 1 1/2 C frozen lingonberries

• 1/2 C caster sugar

Cream gravy

• meat stock

• 1 Tbsp plain flour

• a good glug of light or whipping cream

• salt and ground black pepper

If using oats, soak them in the meat or chicken stock for 5 minutes.

Mix the ground meat with a good pinch of salt for a couple of minutes in a food processor to ensure it’s blended thoroughly. Add the eggs, flour, spices and Worcestershire or soy sauce to another bowl and mix with the soaked oats or breadcrumbs and grated onion, then add this to the meat mixture. You’ll have a sticky, but mold-able, mixture. Leave the mixture to rest for 20–25 minutes before using.

Heat up a frying pan with a small knob of butter or oil and shape one small meatball. Fry it until done and then taste it. Adjust the seasoning according to taste and fry another meatball to test it until you get it just right.

Shape the individual meatballs in your hands – it helps if your hands are damp. Each meatball should be around 1 inch in diameter, or larger if you haven’t got time.

Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan with a dash of oil and carefully add a few meatballs – make sure there is plenty of room for you to swivel the pan round and help turn them so they get a uniform round shape and do not stick. You’ll most likely need to do this in several batches. Cooking time is usually around 5 minutes per batch. Keep in a warm oven until needed. When your meatballs are done, keep the pan on a medium heat. Ensure you have enough fat in there, if not, add a knob of butter to the pan. Add a tablespoon of flour and whisk, then add a splash of stock and whisk again as you bring to the boil. Keep adding stock until you have a good creamy gravy, then add a good dollop of light or whipping cream and season well with salt and pepper. The color of the gravy should be very light brown.

To prepare the lingonberries simply add the caster sugar and stir. Leave for a while and then stir again, until the sugar dissolves and the berries have defrosted. Store leftover stirred lingonberries in the fridge.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Directions

Sheila Meyer Executive Director

Connie Vanderhulst Business Office Manager

Amber West Director of Life Enrichment

Brian Pearson Director of Culinary Services

Sam Rinke Director of Marketing & Sales

Janna Politte Director of Resident Relations

Jill Bigelbach Director of Community Relations

TBA Director of Health Services

Jack Larson Director of Plant Operations

Management Directory

The LCS Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program focuses on Eight Dimensions of Wellness. These include:

SpiritualSpiritual well-being gives meaning to life and helps inspire a sense of peace, confidence, and security.

VocationalVocational pursuits such as sharing and volunteering help maintain a sense of identity and purpose.

Health ServicesHealth Services offers a means to proactive preventative care, independence, and peace of mind.

IntellectualIntellectual idea sharing and general education activities lead to proven health benefits.

EmotionalEmotional wellness is all about maintaining a positive relationship with one’s self and others.

EnvironmentalEnvironmental consciousness comes with appreciating and caring for our physical surroundings.

PhysicalPhysical lifestyle choices like eating smart and remaining active can improve health as we age.

SocialSocial wellness includes positive interaction with people and other living things.

You can expect to find activities that encompass all Eight Dimensions of Wellness throughout the month at Gable Pines. Please check out our monthly calendar for a detailed list of what is happening this month.

Health and wellness means having a balanced life rich in vitality and well-being. Research shows that how people age is not only a matter of genetics, but also how they live their life. To assist our residents in achieving a healthier and happier lifestyle, Gable Pines incorporates wellness programming that provides a focus on their lifestyle and health services.

Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Did You Know?

When you refer a friend to move to Gable Pines you will receive $1000 off your rent!*

Let your friends know and save BIG!

Gable Pines has a warm, welcoming, and comfortable living environment. There are so many great things going on at Gable Pines daily through our interactive daily schedule, wonderful dining experiences, friendly staff, and spacious apartments! Why not share this experience with your own friends and families?

*Credit will apply to the next month’s rent after they have lived at Gable Pines for 30 days.

Please talk with Sam or Jill if you have any questions or for more details.