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A Publication of Rolling Meadows October 2021

Marsha Conyea ............................Ext. 102 Executive DirectorCindy Noe ....................................Ext. 120 Executive Director DesigneeAngel Sheets.................................Ext. 104 Director of MarketingJerry Caraway ..............................Ext. 109 Director of Resident ServicesMimi Bacon .................................Ext. 111 Director of Dining Services

Kellye Hensley .............................Ext. 112 Director of AccountingA.J. Mitchell Director of Maintenance, Grounds, and SecurityKim Holley, R.N. .........................Ext. 202 Director of Nursing, The GablesDebbie Bryan, R.N. .....................Ext. 291 Director of Clinic,Wellness, Home Care

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CelebrateActive Aging Week

October 4-8!And the fun doesn't end there… See inside for an action packed

month at Rolling Meadows!

6 HEALTHY COOKING WITH MIMI In the Media Center at 3:00 PM we will have healthy cooking with Mimi. She has something different planned this year. Please make plans to attend and find out what she has for you!!!

7 HEALTH TRIVIA Come to the Media Center at 1:00 PM for Health Trivia. Kari has some health trivia planned for you. This will be fun and a learning experience about ways to keep you healthy!

7 BIRTHDAY PARTY In the Media Center at 2:00 PM our October birthday party will be fitness themed. I know cake and ice cream isn’t healthy but you should be able to cheat at least once this week right?!!

8 SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT In the Media Center at 1:00 PM we will have a seminar on scams and identity theft brought to yo by Officer Masterson with the Wichita Falls Police Department. Please make plans to see and hear what he has to say to keep you from having to deal with these issues that continue to prey on the elderly.

8 CLOSING ACTIVE AGING WEEK Gather in the Atrium at 2:00 PM to close out Active Aging Week. There will be refreshments, games and the announcement of the winner of the fitness contest. We hope this week is just the beginning of the fitness/fun you will continue throughout your life.

12 SIT & CHAT Sit & Chat in the Media Center at 1:30 PM is where you bring any questions or concerns to the attention of the management staff. This is the time for you to be heard.

Welcome New Residents!

Cheryl Beaty ...................................... 3Susan Smith ...................................... 3Patricia Eby ....................................... 7Harold Apple ....................................12Jean McAden ................................... 12Renee Brockriede ............................ 13Dorothy Jones .................................. 17Elaine Paden ................................... 17Charles Gregory ............................... 18Mary Schuler ................................... 18Royce Smith .................................... 21Don Holder ...................................... 23Polly Pate ........................................ 25Don Williams ................................... 25Jo Camp ......................................... 26Shirle Foley ..................................... 27Billy Sweazea .................................. 31

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

4 OPENING DAY OF ACTIVE AGING WEEK Today at 10:00 AM meet in the Atrium for morning refreshments. You will get a schedule and information on a fitness contest will be given out and maybe a few games to play. The week long campaign calls attention to and wholeheartedly celebrates the positivity of aging today. The objective is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment, regardless of age or health conditions.

5 CRAFT HOUR Meet in the Media Center at 2:00 PM for craft hour. In keeping with the active aging week campaign we will make an all natural hand soap and a silky foot soak.

6 FITNESS WALK At 11:00 AM meet in the Fitness Center. We will have a fitness walk and afterwards we will have an outdoor picnic, weather permitting. Please sign up so the kitchen will know how many meals to provide our walkers. Thank you!

6 AAW FAMILY FEUD Meet in the Media Center at 1:00 PM and we will continue to have some fun with active aging week family feud. If you have seen this on TV you know it will be a lot of fun. See you there!

14 CRAFT HOUR Lucky for you we have two craft hours this month! In the Media Center at 2:00 PM I have a pretty fall wall haing for your to paint. I have some new paints so I am really excited on how these will turn out!!! Please sign up so I have enough supplies. Thank you!

14 BREAKFAST FOR DINNER At 5:00 PM in the Renaissance Room our famous Breakfast for Dinner. This is a favorite of everyone. See you there!

15 COFFEE & CONVERSATION At 9:00 AM we will have coffee and conversation in the Media Center. We will have biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon. Please sign up so I will have enough food. Thank you!

19 GOURMET GETAWAY If we are cleared to go today at 11:00 PM we will be having our gourmet getaway at On The Border!!!

19 BRAUM’S TRIP Here is another, if we are cleared to go we will head to Braum’s at 2:15 PM.

21 HISTORY HOUR 2:00 PM in the Media Center is our History Hour. We are taking a trip to Mexico. It is also International Nacho Day!!! Perfect time to have nachos! Please sign up.

28 HALLOWEEN PARTY At 1:30 PM in the Media Center we will have our Halloween Party. There will be refreshments, costume contest and games. We always have a fun time at this party. Bring a new neighbor or friend that you have met here and let them see what they are missing!!!

ARTHUR ESSLER is from Lake Arrowhead. Arthur served 20 years in the Air Force and is a Vietnam Veteran. Arthur enjoys playing cards (Pinochle and sometimes poker), pool and he used to bowl for many years. Please make Arthur feel welcome by introducing yourselves to him. Welcome to our family here at Rolling Meadows Arthur!

JANIE STEWART was originally from Kentucky but has lived in Texas for over 50 years. Janie enjoys traveling, reading, walking, visiting with friends and learning new things. Please make Janie feel welcome by introducing yourselves to her. Welcome to our family here at Rolling Meadows Janie!

In Memory of Jewel Splawn

by Rolling Meadows

In Memory of Eleanor Harris

by Rolling Meadows

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Editor, Bill Burgess. Note: Please reach out to Bill and share your stories!

From: Jim HartI was born in the farming and ranching community of a crossroads town called Manitou, OK. Back in those days we had no electricity, no water, and a two-holer outhouse. My childhood was in the depression. My first Christmas present was given to me by my dad when I was age 7. He had painted an old tomato can and attached empty thread spools as wheels. A toy truck just for me! My dad was a mechanical genius on tractors and wheat combines. He had a 50 gallon kerosene tank resting on outdoor stilts with a line running inside to the kitchen stove. He got things operating with the turn of a spigot. When I was a little boy, the sheriff dropped by to talk with my dad. I answered the door. In my innocence I told him my dad was in the barn making beer. Uh, oh! My grandparents later raised me to face a life of adventure. At age 16 I joined the Navy and served aboard the heavy Navy cruiser USS CHICAGO. We performed post-war occupational duties in Japan and the South Pacific.

Kids of Yesterday

October Events

Active Aging Week October 4 - 8

Rolling Meadows has a resident referral program

where you can earn $500 off one month’s service fee. When you refer a friend or family member and they

move into Rolling Meadows you will receive your $500 bonus after their first 30 days as new members

of our family. That is $500 for each and every referral you have

move in!!! Make sure to give their information to Angel in Marketing

before they sign the lease so that you get credit if they move in.

A Little Bit of Humor Why are skeletons so calm?

Because nothing gets under their skin!

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9:30 Devotional w/Vickie, Chapel 1:00 Tiki, Lib 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 2:00 Gin Rummy, Lib 2:00 Grocery Shopping 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

9:30 Devotional w/Vickie, Chapel 10:00 Opening Active Aging Week, Atr 10:45 AAW Exercise, FitCtr 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 2:00 Gin Rummy, Lib 2:00 Grocery Shopping 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

Active Aging Week Begins!

9:30 Devotional w/Vickie, Chapel 11:00 Grocery Shopping w/Vickie 1:00 Tiki, Lib 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 2:00 Gin Rummy, Lib 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

9:30 Devotional, Chapel 1:00 Tiki, Lib 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 2:00 Gin Rummy, Lib 2:00 Grocery Shopping 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

9:30 Blood Pressure Clinic, Atr 10:00 Ladies Prayer Group, Chapel 10:00 Dominoes (42), Lib 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 1:00 Bible Study, MedCtr 1:30 Sit & Chat, MedCtr

9:30 Blood Pressure Clinic, Atr 10:00 Ladies Prayer Group, Chapel 10:00 Dominoes (42), Lib 10:45 AAW Exercise, FitCtr 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 1:00 Bible Study, KKap 2:00 Craft Hour, MedCtr

1:00 Worship Service, MedCtr

1:00 Worship Service, MedCtr

1:00 Worship Service, MedCtr

9:30 Blood Pressure Clinic, Atr 10:00 Ladies Prayer Group, Chapel 10:00 Dominoes (42), Lib 11:00 Gourmet Getaway – On the Border 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 1:00 Bible Study, MedCtr 2:15 Trip to Braum's

9:30 Blood Pressure Clinic, Atr 10:00 Ladies Prayer Group, Chapel 10:00 Dominoes (42), Lib 2:00 Bible Study, MedCtr

10:45 AAW Exercise, FitCtr 11:00 Fitness Walk & Outdoor Picnic, until 12:30 1:00 AAW Family Feud, MedCtr 2:00 Bingo, MedCtr 3:00 Healthy Cooking with Mimi, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

1:00 Brain Games/Trivia, MedCtr 2:00 Bingo, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

1:00 Brain Games/Trivia, MedCtr 2:00 Bingo, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

1:00 Brain Games/Trivia, MedCtr 2:00 Bingo, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

9:00 Shopping at WalMart 10:00 Bank Day “Accounting” till 11:00 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 1:00 Our Lady Queen of Peace, Chapel 2:00 Craft Hour, MedCtr 5:00 Breakfast for Dinner, RenRm 6:15 Worship Service, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

9:00 Shopping at WalMart 10:00 Bank Day “Accounting” till 11:00 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 1:30 Halloween Party, MedCtr 6:15 Worship Service, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

9:00 Shopping at WalMart 10:00 Bank Day “First Bank” till 11:00 1:00 Wii Bowling, FitCtr 1:00 Our Lady Queen of Peace, Chapel 2:00 History Hour - Mexico, MedCtr 6:15 Worship Service, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

9:00 Shopping at WalMart 10:00 Bank Day “First Bank” till 11:00 10:45 AAW Exercise, FitCtr 1:00 Health Trivia, MedCtr 2:00 Birthday Party, MedCtr 6:15 Worship Service, MedCtr 6:30 Dominoes, Lib

10:00 Health Fair, Atr 10:45 AAW Exercise, FitCtr 1:00 AAW Police Department, Avoiding Scams & ID Theft, MedCtr 2:00 Closing Active Aging Week, Atr

1:00 Mexican Train, KKap 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

9:00 Coffee & Conversation, MedCtr 1:00 Mexican Train, KKap 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

Apartment Filter Change

1:00 Puzzles, 3rd Floor 1:00 Bridge, Lib

1:00 Puzzles, 3rd Floor 1:00 Bridge, Lib

1:00 Puzzles, 3rd Floor 1:00 Bridge, Lib

1:00 Puzzles, 3rd Floor 1:00 Bridge, Lib

1:00 Puzzles, 3rd Floor 1:00 Bridge, Lib

Courtesy Van to Dr Offices:Tues, Wed 9:00 – 3:30, Thurs 1:00 – 3:30

Dry CleaningDrop-Off: 10:00 Tuesday 2nd Floor Atrium Laundry RoomPickup: 2:00 Thursday 2nd Floor Atrium Laundry Room

1:00 Mexican Train, KKap 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr

1:00 Mexican Train, KKap 1:00 Wii Games, FitCtr 2:00 Quarter Bingo, MedCtr 1:00 Worship Service, MedCtr

1:00 Worship Service, MedCtr

Happy Halloween!

Check your Week In Review for changes and updates!

A Note from A Note from KariKari Fun In The Fitness Center

Please note the Fitness Center schedule has changed!

Pool Walking ..................................Pool Mon - Fri .................................8:30 amChair Aerobics ..................Fitness Center Mon - Fri 10:10 amOpen Fitness ....................Fitness Center Mon-Fri 1:00 pmChair Volleyball ...............Fitness Center Mon-Fri 3:00 pmCore Strength ..................Fitness Center Mon, Wed, Fri .......................11:00 amWii Bowling .....................Fitness Center Mon & Thurs 1:00 pmGentle Fitness ..................Fitness Center Mondays & Fridays 4:00 pmWater Walking ................................Pool Tues & Weds 9:00 amCore Strength ...................Fitness Center Tues & Thurs 11:00 amWii Games ........................Fitness Center Tues & Fri 1:00 pmOpen Fitness ....................Fitness Center Wed 2:00 pmTrivia/Brain Games ...........Media Center Wednesdays 1:00 pm

–Kari

It’s October and that can only mean that Active Aging Week is upon us and because we have so many new residents I am going to share from a past Meadowlark on Active Aging. Initiated in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging®, the weeklong campaign calls attention to and wholeheartedly celebrates the positivity of aging today. It showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society and spotlights the role models that lead the way. Active Aging Week challenges society’s diminished expectations of aging by showing that, regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live as fully as possible in all areas of life—physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational and environmental. The objective of the annual health-promotion event is

to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment. It also promotes the benefits of healthier, more active lifestyles across the lifespan. In my own words, Active Aging is about not letting a number decide what you can and cannot do. It’s showing that no matter what your age you can still be a very vibrant and active member of society. It’s celebrating you and how amazing you are. I hope you will come out the week of October 4th-8th and participate in some of the activities we have planned.

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October is also the start of the cold and flu season and while an illness can hit anyone at any time, there are ways to prevent colds and flu in the elderly. The best way to treat a cold or flu is to not get it in the first place. Prevention is key. Seniors and their caretakers should keep the following tips in mind to keep an older adult healthy: Build Up Your Immune System – Sleeping well, eating well – including lots of fruits and vegetables – managing stress levels and drinking lots of water can help build a healthy immune system to fight off any cold or flu. Kids Can Equal Germs – Grandparents love nothing more in this world than their grandchildren. Unfortunately, with kids come germs, and all those hugs and kisses can transmit germs to an older adult.Wash Your Hands – Your mother was

right when she told you to wash your hands before meals. Washing your hands often throughout the day will keep many germs at bay.

Watch Where Your Hands Go – On average, people touch their faces 3.6 times per hour and touch common objects such as tables, phones, and doorknobs 3.3 times per hour. This is one of the most common ways germs can be transmitted from person to person. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as much as possible to prevent germs from being transmitted to those locations.

Keep Your Distance – Sometimes, it is a good thing to be a little antisocial during cold and flu season. Keeping distance between yourself and people who are ill is a good step in avoiding a cold. Elderly individuals should consider keeping their distance in cars and elevators or in areas where large groups of people congregate.

Get A Flu Shot – This goes without saying. According to the American Lung Association, all adults over the age of fifty need to get a seasonal flu shot according to the American Lung Association.

One last October thing of note. Normally each October I would hide a ghost around Rolling Meadows and the person that found it would receive a treat. This year I am going to try something different. Starting on the 1st of October I will put the ghost on someone's door knob, when it is returned to me, that resident will get a treat and will then decide who gets to be “Ghosted” next.

Preventing Colds & Flu

The Gables At A Glance

A Peek At The Pines

Friends at The Pines!

3006 McNielWichita Falls, Texas 76309

Fun with tattoos!

Our day at the beach!