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PLACE

STAMP

HERE

3959 Sheridan Avenue

North Bend, OR 97459

Our mission is to create and

sustain comfortable, caring

environments for those

who depend on us.

Administrative Staff:

Theresa Heis Director of Operations

Tina Mitchell Director of Nursing

Chris Amlin Director of Culinary Services

Bruce Payne Director of

Environmental Services

Krystal Elzner Director of Community Relations

Penny Stark Director of Social Services

Amy Maine Activities Director

Contact Us At:

541-756-4151

Baycrest Connection Baycrest Village Newsletter— February 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Four Steps to a Healthy Heart……………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 2

Leap Year Facts………………………………..………………………………………………………………………..Page 3

Notes & Announcements…………………………………………………………………………………….………. Page 3

Mission & Team………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 4

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In efforts to raise awareness about the importance of heart health, February has been designated National Heart Health Month. Heart disease remains a paramount concern, and leading reason of death, for people aged 65 years and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). We aim to encourage our staff, families and residents to focus on their own heart health this month with these four easy steps to a healthy heart:

Visit your doctor – Getting your blood pressure tested and learning what your blood pressure should be is a great first step to a healthy heart.

Stop Harmful Behaviors—Unhealthy eating habits and smoking are two of the biggest contributors to heart disease. If you struggle with either of these behaviors, take steps to reduce or quit.

Increase Physical Activity— To improve

overall cardiovascular health the American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise. That is about thirty minutes of aerobic activity at least five days a week. Not sure you can give it that much? Something is better than nothing! Try one of our many exercise classes that we offer throughout the week, you can find them in our activity calendar.

Improve Diet— A healthful diet of nutrient dense fruits and vegetables will go a long way in improving heart health. Maintain-ing a healthy weight is essential to heart health. Avoid foods high in sugar and sodium and increase amounts of vegetables and fruits to easily improve your diet.

Show yourself some love this February by focusing on your heart health!

Four Steps to a Healthy Heart

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Notes & Announcements

Reminder: All activities for Thursdays and Fridays will take place at the Health Center.

Resident Council Meeting: Nominations and voting for 2016 chair positions take place Monday, Feb. 1st at 11 AM. Bring your March calendar ideas. Refreshments will be served.

Garden Club: We have an excellent area to grow plants and flowers at the Baycrest Health Center. Our first garden planning meeting for Spring takes place Feb. 10th at 10 AM.

Bingo is back! Join us at 6PM on the first floor for bingo with prizes & refreshments provided.

Sip & Paint: Join us for Sip & Paint Feb. 26th at 3PM. Enjoy sparkling cider as you do a painting project.

Leap Year Leap Frog Contest! Join us Feb. 29th at the Health Center!

Mass: Join us for every Tuesday at 3PM in our Chapel.

Congratulations to Baycrest Team

Member of the Year for 2015:

Mary Loper

Thank you Mary for all you do!

What exactly is Leap Year and why does it only happen every four years? We’ve done the research to bring you these cool facts about Leap Year: Leap Year = an extra day! A leap year

consists of 366 days as opposed to a common year which has 365 days. The actual length of a year is 365.242 days which leads to the need of an extra day every four years.

History of Leap Year: Julius Caesar has been referred to as the Father of Leap Year. In 45 BC he changed calendars to reflect the needed extra day in Februarius every four years.

Leaplings: Children born on February 29th are called Leaplings. On years that are not a leap year they often celebrate their birthday on either February 28th or March 1.

Proposals: A tradition that originates from Ireland encourages women to propose on February 29.

Frogs: Frogs are considered the symbol for leap year.

Happy leap year!

Leap Year 2016

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PLACE

STAMP

HERE

451 O’Connell Street

North Bend, OR 97459

Krystal Elzner

Executive Director /

Community Relations Director

Barbara Maisch

Concierge / Secretary

Mary Jo Harrison Weekend Receptionist

Jose Munoz

Emmalisa Dobson Chefs

Dave Stout Maintenance

Housekeeper Jeannett Weimer

Kendra Maine

Ross Wilbanks

Bus Transportation

Our mission is to

create and sustain

comfortable,

caring

environments

for those who

depend on us.

Contact us:

541-756-4466

EVERGREEN COURT Evergreen Court at Baycrest Village Newsletter - February 2016

Spotlight New Residents …………......….........P2

Five Steps to a Healthy Heart ………...…..…...P3

Activities Calendar……………………………....P4

Resident Birthdays ……………………………...P5

February Highlights / Krystal’s Korner…...………...P6

Meet Resident Council 2016 ………...….….….P6 & P7

Celebrating Friendship ….…………………….……....P7

Mission & Team……………..…………………………..P8

Editor: Barbara Maisch, Evergreen Court Concierge

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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Edgar D. Powell

SPOTLIGHT NEW RESIDENTS

Stan Fullerton was born in Portland Oregon. He was soon adopted and moved to

North Michigan. In school he became acquainted with agricultural and vocational

classes, this brought to his fingertips the ability and inspiration to do things with

wood and metal. One of his instructors was a one armed black smith, he taught

Stan how to complete his art pieces in fine detail and encouraged him greatly. The

day after graduation he enlisted in the Marine Corps.

After completing his duty in the Marines Stan settled on the Oregon Coast. He

briefly studied painting with local artists but decided to pack his bags and hitch

hiked to New York City. He started painting and drawing especially in the parks.

Stan said he “accidently” found Greenwich Village where a little gallery bought his

paintings.

Stan decided to move back to the West Coast there he “accidently” found Santa Cruz, California! There were 2 to

3 people that were buying his paintings in Santa Cruz. He enjoyed working as a bartender at night to make ends

meet; that is where he first met a lovely red headed lady “Gail”.

Stan & Gail sparked a friendship, so when she needed a place to live he offered her a room at his place. They

soon fell in love and decided to get married in Mexico. Gail was a literary artist and a professor. She earned

degrees from Nebraska and Oregon, she loved to write and was very much involved in the literary world. She

continued to excel in her career, ultimately advancing to becoming the President of San Jose State University.

Stan & Gail were happily married for 50 years, sadly she passed away in December 2015.

Stan loves animals and they love him. For a time he and his wife lived on 25 acres just 12 miles below the

Oregon Border. His Australian Shepherd “Lucky” loved to ride on the tractor with Stan when he was tending to

the 2 or 3 gardens on his land.

We welcome Stan and his beautiful Maine Coon Cat “Red” to Evergreen Court, it is great to have them with us!

~ Barbara Maisch

Bob Sturtevant began a life long interest in radio, at the young age of 7 years old

when he started fooling around with the knobs on his dad’s radio. Without his

knowing what he was doing he had tuned into WCBS in New York City with the

Brooklyn Dodgers playing from their home field. Bob was in England at the time!

What Bob was doing was called Short Wave listening. Stations all over the world

broadcast in English and can be easily tuned into with the right equipment. Some

people enjoy tuning into AM radio stations all over the country.

Bob is an Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator or a Ham. He is also a certified

Instructor and has helped many people get their Ham License.

Anyone interested in learning about how to get the most out of radio? Bob has two presentations scheduled on

February's calendar: Wednesday, 17th at 2:30 p.m. “How to Get More out of Radio” & Monday, 29th “Intro to

Ham Radio” Yes, you could all be an Amateur Radio Operator talking to people all over the world!

~ Bob Sturtevant

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Celebrate Friendship

Pictured Left to Right:

Mandy Salmonson, Caroline Stewart, Jay Anderson,

Audrey Wheeler, Chairman & Margo Dresbach (photo

insert)

A Resident Council is an independent, organized group

of people living in a community that meets on a regular

basis (2nd Friday every month) to discuss concerns,

develop suggestions on improving services and help

plan social activities.

Congratulations & Thank You For All You Do!

In Kindergarten your idea of a good friend was

the person who let you have the red crayon

when all that was left was the ugly gray one.

The idea of a good friend is still the person who

gives you the better of the two choices, holds

your hand when you’re scared, helps you fight

off those who try to bring you down, thinks of

you at times when you are not there, reminds

you of what you have forgotten, helps you put

the past behind you but understand when you

need to hold onto it for just a bit longer, stays

with you so that you have confidence, goes out

of their way to make time for you, helps you

clear up your mistakes, and most of all, lets you

know that you will always be loved.

A friend is someone who knows the song in

your heart and can sing it back to you even if

you have forgotten the words.

Friendship ...

It isn't how you forget, but how you forgive.

Not how you listen, but how you understand.

Not how you see, but how you feel.

Not how you let go, but how you hold on!

Celebrate the Gift of Friendship on Valentine’s Day

Remember the days of agonizing over whether to send the

Winnie the Pooh or Looney Tunes Valentines cards? When

the entire class sent and received little notes of

friendship? When we compared the sayings on our little

sweethearts candies to see whose were “better”? The class-

room was always filled with such excitement as everyone

delivered their Valentines into each handmade Valentine

mailbox.

Everyone loves chocolate and roses, but when did

Valentine’s Day become solely about romance? This year,

let’s get back in touch with our inner child and celebrate all

of our friends and loved ones! In Finland, for example,

February 14th is Friend’s Day. The official flower of

Friend’s Day is the pink rose – no complaints there! So,

treat your friends this Valentine’s Day. Start a new tradition

in honor of those dearest to you. After all, where would we

be without our friends?

Friends forgive no matter what. Friends are there for you

when the going gets tough. Friends are your biggest

cheerleaders. Friends have your back. They may not

always say, “I love you”, but in every hug they give, piece

of chocolate they share, joke they tell, that’s really what

they’re telling you. No matter how far away you might be,

your friends are always there. ~ B.A.M.

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February Highlights

Friday, February 5th

Debbie Dumoneaux

Entertainment Social Hour

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9th

Mardi Gras Party

Petra Hawk-Tanner ~ Accordion

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 10th

Old Time Fiddlers

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 12th

Valentine Dance w/ Mr. Bulldog

Music by: Merle Hatley

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Valenfriends Social Hour

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, February 15th

Coquille Valley Bell Choir

2:00 p.m. 3: 00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 16th

Presentation: Robin O’Neill

“Importance of Music in Life”

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, February 19th

Entertainment:

Louis Faro ~ Pianist

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, February 26th

Resident’s Birthday Party

Entertainment: Belles & Beaux

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy A Leap Day in February

Hello February, already! February is well known for two

things, Valentine’s Day, and Leap Day. Julius Caesar is

considered to be the ”father” of leap year. To keep the

calendar system in line with the seasons, Roman officials

were supposed to insert an extra month every so often, but by

the time Caesar began to rule Rome, the calendar had gotten

seriously out of order. Caesar consulted with top astronomers

of the day, and in 46 B.C decided to add one day every four

years to make up the discrepancy between the lunar and solar

calendars.

Another bit of interesting information, according to British

tradition, a leap day is the only day of the year a woman can

propose marriage to a man. As legend has it, in fifth century

Ireland, St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick about the fact

that woman had to wait for men to propose. So St. Patrick

allowed women one day every four years to take the

initiative.

We all have an extra day this year to take a leap forward, love

life and have fun!

~ Krystal Elzner,

Evergreen Court Executive Director / Community Relations

Krystal’s Korner

Evergreen Court Resident Council

Board Members 2016

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Five

Steps

To A

Healthy

Heart

It’s all coming up hearts this February, but not just in preparation for Cupid’s arrival. In efforts to raise

awareness about the importance of heart health, February has been designated National Heart Health Month.

Heart disease remains a paramount concern, and leading reason of death, for people aged 65 years and older,

according to the U.S. Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC). It affects 37 percent of men and 26 per-

cent of women 65 and older.

In a national effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the United States by 2017, the CDC is

encouraging Americans to make blood pressure control their goal. Adults of any age should know their blood

pressure, and if it is high focus on controlling their blood pressure through diet, exercise, and in some cases,

medication. We aim to encourage our staff, families and residents to focus on their own heart health this month

with these five easy steps to a healthy heart:

Visit your doctor – Getting your blood pressure tested and learning what your blood pressure should be is a great

first step to a healthy heart.

Stop Harmful Behaviors—Unhealthy eating habits and smoking are two of the biggest contributors to heart

disease. If you struggle with either of these behaviors, take steps to reduce or quit.

Increase Physical Activity— To improve overall cardiovascular health the American Heart Association recommends

at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise. That is about thirty minutes of aerobic activity at least five

days a week. Not sure you can give it that much? Something is better than nothing! Try one of our many

exercise classes that we offer throughout the week, you can find them in our activity calendar.

Improve Diet— A healthful diet of nutrient dense fruits and vegetables will go a long way in improving heart

health. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to heart health. Avoid foods high in sugar and sodium and in-

crease amounts of vegetables and fruits to easily improve your diet.

Get Good Quality Sleep-- Not getting enough sleep or getting too much sleep may put you at risk for heart

disease according to researchers at the Center for Cohort Studies at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital. Make efforts

to get at least six hours of good quality sleep to help reduce your risks.

Show yourself some love this February by focusing on your heart health!

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RESIDENT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Friday

February 26th

at 2:00 p.m.

Evergreen Court Living Room

Entertainment By:

Belles & Beaux

FEBRUARY

BIRTHDAYS

Phyllis Steele ~ 18th

Al Gauger ~ 19th