In This Issue

T h e I n f o r m e r

A Wellness & Leisure Publication of Cedarfield, a Pinnacle Living Property

July 2020

Weekly Shabbat Service ………… Page 2

Christmas in July………...…………. Page 3

Healthy Meal Choices……………. Page 4

Food Truck Frenzy……………….. Page 5

Musical Programs……..…………… Page 6

Evening Stage Productions ….…. Page 7

Resident Garden Beds.………..... Page 8

Benefits of Mindfulness...………. Page 9

Paint & Unwind .………………….. Page 10

Indoor Fitness Classes………….. Page 11

Shopping Update………...………. Page 12

Friday Night Movies Join us for a classic movie under

the stars complete with popcorn

and drinks.

Movie title will be posted on

Comcast Channel 970 the Wednesday prior.

Fridays

July 10 and July 24

8:30 pm or sunset

The Courtyard

*Weather permitting.

Independence Day Celebration Activities Committee Sponsored Event

Celebrate the birth of our nation with neighbors.

The program will start with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of

Allegiance, followed by patriotic and summer music provided by Fantasia Sound DJs. Bottled water,

lemonade, and iced tea will be available. Please remember to wear sun

protection, masks, and to follow social distancing guidelines.

Saturday, July 4

10:30 am—12:30 pm

The Courtyard *Weather permitting.

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SPIRITUALITY Sunday Worship

The Pastoral Services Team is privileged to be able to live-stream

Sunday Worship to you in a modified format appreciates the positive

feedback we have received. We hope you will continue to join us

Sunday mornings at 10:00 am on Comcast Channel 971.

On July 5, Communion follows live-streamed worship. Wear your

mask and come to the Fellowship Hall if you would like to be served.

Lectionary Readings for the month of July

Time to Talk

Your Chaplains, Florence and Trish, are here and available to you during this very

difficult time. If you need to talk and process your feelings, please let them

know. Stop them in the hall or give them a call Florence at 474-8853 or

Trish at 474-8883.

Weekly Shabbat Service brought to you by

our friends at Congregation Beth Ahabah

Join Rabbi Scott Nagel and

Cantor Sarah Beck-Berman

for a service welcoming the Jewish Sabbath.

Available on the MyCedarfield App

Fridays: July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 6:15 pm

Regularly Scheduled Programming on Comcast Channels 970 and 971

All programs begin at 10:00 am, unless otherwise noted Comcast Channel 970:

Tuesdays: Summer Sing-Along with Elizabeth Scribner

Wednesdays: Musical selections vary

Fridays: Musical selections vary

Saturdays: Comedy with Jeanne Robertson

Sundays 9:30 am Inspirational musical selections vary Comcast Channel 971 (Livestream) Sundays: Morning Worship

Mondays: Morning Prayer Thursdays: Joyful Reflections

July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26

Genesis 24:34-38, Genesis 25:19-34 Genesis 28:10-19a Genesis 29:15-28

42-49, 58-67 Ps 119:105-112 or Ps 25 Ps 139:1-12; 23-24 Ps 105:1-11, 45b

Ps 45:10-17 or Ps 72 Romans 8:1-11 Romans 8:12-25 Romans 8:26-39

Romans 7:15-25a Matt 13:1-9,18-23 Matt 13:24-30, 36-43 Matt 13:31-33, 44-52

Matt 11:16-19, 25-30

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SPIRITUALITY Bible Study will continue this summer with Leigh Anne Ring, who will take us on an 8-week Journey

with the Early Church using the Book of Acts. This is a continuation of the story of the Gospel of Luke. Sometimes categorized as a theological narrative, this important book tells of the early church

after Jesus returns to heaven. It’s the story of the beginning of the gathered community that grows in-

to the church. Peter gets another chance after denying Jesus, early disciples face brutal consequences.

Saul is introduced and Paul is launched into ministry.

The Gentiles find their place in the narrative as the Holy Spirit breathes life into the community of

faith and guides them in their witness.

This study begins Tuesday, July 7

New Content uploaded weekly in the Spirituality Folder of MyCedarfield App.

Leigh Anne Ring is a Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church

(PCUSA) and is currently serving as the Moderator for the Presbytery of the James.

She is a member of Salisbury Presbyterian Church. Last year took a leap of faith and

entered seminary to pursue the Master of Divinity Degree. As an educator, Leigh

Anne is a storyteller - and this is the best story!

Christmas in July: The holiday season is closer than you think. Please join your Pastoral Services

Team as we get into the spirit of the holidays a little earlier than usual. Sample some holiday in-

spired refreshments, listen to holiday music, and pick up a ready to make craft kit to take with you.

While you are there, please stop by one of our tables and share a special holiday memory with us,

which we would like to share in our 2020 edition of the Cedarfield Christmas Memories Collection.

Monday, July 27, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Fellowship Hall (Masks required) Closer to the date check your in-house mail box for a flyer with specific details.

Check out the MyCedarfield App

The Spirituality section of the MyCedarfield

App is constantly changing. Be sure to check at

least weekly to see what’s new. Currently we

have selections in the following categories:

Bible Study Shabbat

Grief Spiritual Care

Dementia Poetry

Music Hymn Reflection

Guided Meditation

Cedarfield Prayer Line

We now have a dedicated Cedarfield Prayer

Line. You may leave a confidential prayer

request, or a prayer request to be shared, at

474-8772 at any time of the day or night. If you

desire a follow-up telephone call, please indicate

that when you leave your message. The line is

checked daily on weekdays.

Chaplain Interns return: We are so happy to announce that Annie Van Hook will return to our

team working primarily in Sunshine Plaza.

We also welcome Kaipha Brown to our team. He will be working in Assisted Living. Both plan to

join us the week of July 13 and will be with us through the fall.

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DIETITIAN’S DIGEST Make Healthy Choices When Ordering Meals

Created by Kimberly Zhang, Dietetic Intern

Don’t Skimp On Veggies: • Double up lettuce and tomatoes on your burgers and sandwiches.

• Include at least 2 sides of non-starchy vegetables per meal like

broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, salad.

Lighten up On Sauces and Dressing:

• Ask for sauces and dressing on the side so you can control how much you are

adding to your food.

• Choose oil-based dressings like Italian or a vinaigrette rather than cream-based

dressings like Ranch, Caesar, French, or Bleu Cheese.

Ask The Dietitian

Wednesdays in July

1:00 pm

Comcast Channel 971

No Livestream on July 22.

Go For Whole Grains: • Whole grains are packed with fiber. Fiber promotes regular bowel

movements.

• Examples of whole grains are:

Brown Rice, Quinoa, Whole Wheat Bread, Oats

Skip The Fried Foods:

• Fried foods contain more fat which can increase the risk of heart

disease and stroke.

• Try foods that are grilled, baked, steamed or roasted.

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Food Truck Frenzy

If we can’t go out to restaurants, we’ll bring the restaurants to us!

IN HOUSE PROGRAMS

Tuesday, July 7

Carytown Burgers

Burgers

Tuesday, July 21

Ice Cream Truck

1 treat per person. NO FEE for treats

Tuesday, July 14

Haulin Balls RVA

Variety of Meat & Veggie Ball Selections

Tuesday, July 28

Big Chile

Tex-Mex

All trucks accept cask and card payments (no fee for the ice cream truck treats). Food truck

menus are available in the Wellness & Leisure office. Please wear masks and adhere to social

distancing guidelines while waiting for your order. If your scheduled time slot does not work

your for you, please visit the food truck during the “open time.”

Cottages

11:00 am

Third Floor

Noon

First Floor

1:00 pm

Fourth Floor

11:30 am

Second Floor

12:30 pm

Open Time

1:30 pm—2:00 pm

Trucks will be at the Town Center entrance.

11:00 am– 2:00 pm

Wine Tasting

Sit out on the Studio Terrace, taste wines, and nibble light food pairings.

Two whites and two reds will be featured focusing on the Virginia/ Italy comparison

honoring Barboursville’s Italian heritage.

Friday, July 24

2:30 pm at the Wellness Building Studio Terrace

*Weather permitting ~ Seating will be limited. Please call the hostess stand at 474-8838 by July 10 to leave a message to make your reservation.

Grab & Go Bags for Ronald McDonald House RMDH would like to give out snack bags to their clients visiting the hospital. If you are

interested in preparing these bags, please contact Allyson at 474-8858.

Friday, July 31 10:30 am Fellowship Hall

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IN HOUSE PROGRAMS Monday evening programs will have limited seating (first come, first served) but will

be broadcast on Comcast Channel 971.

Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War

Presented by Libby McNamee

We’ve all heard of Paul Revere, but have you heard of Susanna

Bolling? Five years after the Declaration of Independence, the

American Revolution hung in the balance. In May 1781, General

Cornwallis invaded Hopewell, VA. As 16-year-old Susanna Bolling

served the British general and his officers dinner, she overheard their

plans to capture General Lafayette and crush the American rebellion.

Her midnight ride changed history. In 2019, the Virginia General

Assembly declared December 5 "Susanna Bolling Day."

Come learn more about this true story of revolutionary

courage and conviction.

Monday, July 20

7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Sarah Castle, Flutist with Piano Accompaniment Sarah Castle invites you to enjoy flute and piano music including hymns and

spiritual medleys such as Deep River and Amazing Grace as well as others. They

will throw in Bach and Telemann sonatas and a few surprises.

Monday, July 6

7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

Turf Fire Turf Fire is a trio of musicians with backgrounds in many musical styles,

who play traditional Irish and Scottish music using traditional instruments.

Monday, July 13

7:30 pm

Fellowship Hall

On-Campus Scavenger Hunt: Explore the campus and look for the items shown in the packet. Once you

locate an item, place a ✓ on the image. When completed, return packet to the Wellness &

Leisure mail box in the in-house mailroom. Each person who completes their hunt will

receive an Ice Cream Ticket in your mail box to bring to redeem in The Hub in the Pathways

To Wellness Building the week of July 27— July 31 from 1:00—2:00 PM each day.

Happy Hunting!

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IN HOUSE PROGRAMS Boredom Buster Bags

Need a quick and easy activity delivered to your door? The Wellness & Leisure team offers a

different Boredom Buster Bag each week (limited to 100 bags). In addition to the activity, each

bag will have several puzzles included, such as crosswords word search and Sudoku.

• Week of July 6: Notes to Our Troops :Write words of encouragement and inspiration to our

troops deployed in the Middle East.

• Week of July 13: Make Decorative Magnets :Create beautiful and useful magnets decorated

with your personalized mandala or design your own.

• Week of July 20: Coloring pages from internationally renowned artist Nancy Blum.

Ms. Blum has invited us to collaborate with her. We are invited to use and color her

botanical and geometric designs and post them on Instagram in a world-wide show of art.

• Week of July 27: Blind Date With A Book: Jann Steele has come through again from her

extensive collection of books.

Independent Living residents, contact Georgia Brown at 474-8733 or by email

GBrown@pinnacleliving.org to request your bag.

Evening Stage Productions

Sunday, July 5: Cirque du Soleil: Best of Contortion (45 min) Sunday, July 12: Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus (1 hr 12 min) Sunday, July 19: Hamlet (2 hr 13 min) Sunday, July 26: West Side Story (2 hr 4 min)

Comcast Channel 970 at 6:00 pm

Livestream Bingo

Livestream Bingo will continue. Winners will be able to call in their victory and prizes will be

delivered to the winners after the game. We will try to play more than one game, so please have

some sort of moveable place marker (like pennies or dried beans) to use.

Please contact Georgia at 474-8733 to request a card be delivered to your in-house mailbox no

later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Friday livestream.

Fridays at 1:00 pm

Comcast Channel 971

Phone number to call or

text BINGO is 955-5188.

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IN HOUSE PROGRAMS

Potted Plant Arrangement Demonstration

Beth Burrell will discuss the arrangement of companion plants and demonstrate the

creation of a lovely potted plant.

Thursday, July 30

1:00 pm

Comcast Channel 971

Lemonade in the Courtyard

Grab a refreshing cup of lemonade and enjoy music.

Please wear a mask and remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Thursdays, July 9 & 23

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Resident Garden Beds Update

The Cedarfield Garden Committee announces that it will soon begin the request-and-assignment

process for Resident Garden Beds, a Level 3 activity for Independent Living.

If you’d like more information or copies of the gardening guidelines and an application, please

email Garden Committee member Christine Watt at a.christine.watt@mac.com

or call Christine at 290-0790.

There will be a lottery via livestream for all residents who have submitted an application for a garden bed. First drawing will be for previous gardeners

and a second drawing for new gardeners.

Thursday July 9 11:00 am

Comcast Channel 971

Homemade Deodorant Making Class

Follow along with Georgia Brown as she demonstrates how easy it is to make

natural deodorant. This will be livestreamed.

Please call Georgia by noon on Friday, July 3 for your supplies to make your very own deodorant.

Thursday, July 16

1:00 pm

Comcast Channel 971

mailto:a.christine.watt@mac.com

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EMOTIONAL BALANCE Getting Started with Mindfulness

Mindfulness helps us put some space between ourselves and our reactions, breaking down our conditioned responses. Here’s how to tune into mindfulness throughout the day:

1. Set aside some time. You don’t need a meditation cushion or bench, or any sort of special equipment to access your mindfulness skills, but you do need to set aside some time and space.

2. Observe the present moment as it is. The aim of mindfulness is not quieting the mind, or attempting to achieve a state of eternal calm. The goal is simple: we’re aiming to pay attention to the present moment, without judgment. Easier said than done, we know.

3. Let your judgments roll by. When we notice judgments arise during our practice, we can make a mental note of them, and let them pass.

4. Return to observing the present moment as it is. Our minds often get carried away in thought. That’s why mindfulness is the practice of returning, again and again, to the present moment.

5. Be kind to your wandering mind. Don’t judge yourself for whatever thoughts crop up, just practice recognizing when your mind has wandered off, and gently bring it back. That’s the practice. It’s often been said that it’s very simple, but it’s not necessarily easy. The work is to just keep doing it. Results will accrue.

Source: https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/

Benefits of Mindfulness

The cultivation of mindfulness has roots in Buddhism, but most religions include some type of prayer or meditation technique that helps shift your thoughts away from your usual preoccupations toward an appreciation of the moment and a larger perspective on life. Professor emeritus Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder and former director of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, helped to bring the practice of mindfulness meditation into mainstream medicine and demonstrated that practicing mindfulness can bring improvements in both physical and psychological symptoms as well as positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors. Mindfulness improves well-being. Increasing your capacity for mindfulness supports many atti-tudes that contribute to a satisfied life. Being mindful makes it easier to savor the pleasures in life as they occur, helps you become fully engaged in activities, and creates a greater capacity to deal with adverse events. By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connections with others. Mindfulness improves physical health. If greater well-being isn’t enough of an incentive, scientists have discovered that mindfulness techniques help improve physical health in a number of ways. Mindfulness can: help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties. Mindfulness improves mental health. In recent years, psychotherapists have turned to mindfulness meditation as an important element in the treatment of a number of problems, including: depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Source: https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm

https://www.mindful.org/how-to-practice-mindfulness/https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm

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CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

Art Gallery News Exhibit =Together: Fiona and Bill Ross

Walk through the Atrium Gallery and see Bill’s oil paintings and Fiona’s ink drawings. Bill is a math professor at the University of Richmond and has been painting for six years. On weekends he sets up his easel out-

doors near the James River to paint. Fiona’s works in sumi ink and acrylic ink are abstract representations of planetary move-

ments and dislocated or broken patterns. If you’d like to walk through the show and talk to Fiona about the works,

call 474-8887 to schedule a tour.

Creative Expressions Studio Orientation: Have you had your orientation of the studio yet? Please stop by to get a policies brochure

and sign up for an orientation covering supplies and equipment. Call Fiona for an appointment at 474-8887.

Hands at Work:

During Phase I, many residents took great advantage of the studio hours. See if you can tell whose hands are creating art from these photos.

Creative Expressions Update:

In July, we look forward to welcoming back our art instructors. Residents will need to sign up for classes. As we move into Phase II we will gradually be

adding classes. We will put the updates on 970. Please contact Fiona Ross at 474-8887 for more information.

Paint and Unwind Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting and collaging. No experience needed.

Fiona will lead you step by step, painting along with you.

Saturday, July 4

2:00 pm—4:00 pm

Creative Expressions Studio

Please call 474-8887 to sign up by Wednesday, July 1. Class is limited.

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FITNESS

Balance Classes

Starting July 7

Tuesdays and Thursdays

10:00 am

Group Exercise Studio

Space is limited. Call Elizabeth on Mondays to

reserve your spot each week.

ROMEOS

The mens’ class will still be available outside in

the courtyard of the Pathways to Wellness Building.

Weather permitting classes will be moved inside.

Please watch Comcast Channel 970 for updates.

Fabulously Fun Fridays

We will have a specialty class every Friday.

Starting July 3 – 9:30 am location TBD

See Comcast Channel 970 for details.

Reminder for Pool and Fitness Room Procedures Pool and Fitness room open please check Channel 970 for details.

Please sign in at the desk, this is very important.

Wipe down areas touched with sanitizing wipes provided.

Observe the Max limits on the posters outside.

As We Enter Phase II: We will gradually add group exercise classes. Please bear with us as we will be adjusting times,

options and sign-ups.

Water Aerobics Class starts July 6

We will be able to return with a MAX of six participants.

In order to accommodate demand, please observe that we will have two separate groups.

Group A will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 am

Group B will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am

Please only register for one group.

If you cannot make a class, please call to cancel to allow another resident the opportunity to join.

All classes are at the same multi-level as before and will be 45 minutes.

Please call Elizabeth at 474-8884 to sign-up by Wednesday, July 1 to reserve your group.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Recycling pick-up will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday,

July 3, 17, & 31 for IL Apartments.

Gracias! Merci Beaucoup! Grazie! Arigato!

THANK YOU!

There are many ways to express gratitude for a job well done, and each shows great

appreciation. During these uncertain times, Team Members have gone above and beyond

making sure residents feel safe, secure, and connected. You now have an opportunity to say

thank you through the Cedarfield Pinnacle Heroes Program. Make checks payable to

Cedarfield and earmark it to Cedarfield Pinnacle Heroes. You can drop it by the Cedarfield

Business Office or mail your contribution to:

Cedarfield Pinnacle Heroes Program

C/O Pinnacle Living

5101 Cox Road, #225

Glen Allen, VA 23060

The Cedarfield Leadership team will determine how to use the funds to show Team Members

how grateful we are for their hard work.

For more information, contact Allyson Zak at 474-8858.

Modified Shopping Shuttle in Phase II

We are happy to be able to provide a small one-hour shopping shuttle during Phase II.

Kroger at Gayton Crossing

Wednesdays

10:00 am depart.

Shuttle with depart and return at Town Center only.

four shoppers max

Sign up on clip board in Town Center. If this list is full, please add your name to the waiting list.

This will help gauge the need for additional shopping times. *subject to change with notice

Supply Drop Off at Park and Ride Update for Cedarfield’s Phase II

Beginning the week of July 6 all shuttle drop off for Independent Living will be discontinued.

Fridays will continue for Health Services residents only.

Ann Reid’s Grocery Shopping in Phase II

Beginning the week of July 6 Ann Reid’s grocery shopping will return back to its normal schedule.

Tuesdays and Thursdays with no specific ordering day.