Odds & Ends
 Come feel inspired in the newly decorated Creative Expressions Room! The
Creative Expressions room is stocked with colored pencils, paints, puzzles and
more!
 Please be mindful of start times for each event. If you happen to be running a few
minutes behind to an event, please remember to be quiet when entering the
room.
 Thank you to Jerry McGinnis, Bob McPeek & Ed Bergmann for agreeing to co-lead
the Men’s Club. Thank you to the retiring leader, Bert Nevin for all your hard work,
dedication and ability to rally the troops!
 Please note the name of the Colored Pencil Drawing Group has been changed to
Art Club.
 Calling all WWII & Vietnam Veterans, if you’re interested in going on the Honor
Flight to Washington D.C. please come to an informational meeting with a
representative from Honor Flight on Thursday, July 2 at 2:00 in Friendship Hall.
Welcome to GreenFields!
Welcome to GreenFields! We are thrilled you have joined our community!
Hirim Schier - Apt 1207
Elroy & Barb Greenwald - Apt 1304
Phyllis Nickels - Apt 1306
Florence Ebert – Apt 1328
Join us for Thirsty Thursday’s out on the Terrace (formerly Happy Hour). All Thirsty
Thursday drinks are $2 if you do not wish to have an alcoholic beverage, Ice Tea
and popcorn will also be available.
Thursday, July 2 at 3:30 Budweiser Beer
Thursday, July 9 at 3:30 Shark Bite
Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 S’mores * Note time change
Thursday, July 23 at 3:30 Root Beer Floats
Thursday, July 30 at 3:30 Pina Coladas
The Good Life at GreenFields
July 2015
Theme: America the
Beautiful
This July…
Grilling Month
Independence
Day
July 4
It’s a bad week to be a seal
Become a fin-atic and watch Shark Week July 5-11! Shark week shows
will be available for viewing each night at 7:00 pm in Friendship Hall.
Sunday: Air Jaws: Fin of Fury
“Using incredible new cameras and high tech
underwater gadgetry, shark filmmaker Jeff Kurr and
his team embark on a worldwide mission to track
down the missing "mega-shark" Colossus.”
Thursday Alien Sharks: Return To The Abyss
“Shark researchers investigate the ocean’s darkest
depths in search of shark species that have never
been seen before on camera and get a glimpse of
the elusive ghost shark.”
Monday: Shark of Darkness: Wrath of
Submarine
“Said to be deadliest great white shark of all time,
"Submarine" is a 30-foot great white that has
terrorized the shores of South Africa for decades.
Locals believe this shark is responsible for
countless fatal attacks, but its existence has never
been proven.”
Friday: Documentary:Spawn of Jaws: The Birth
“Dr. Michael Domeier continues his quest to
unlock one of the greatest shark mysteries: the
location of great white pupping grounds. This
two-year mission follows the journey of a
pregnant great white called Gil Rakers as she
prepares to give birth.”
Tuesday: Jaws Strikes Back
“Marine biologist Greg Skomal and the REMUS
SharkCam team travel to the remote Pacific island
of Guadalupe to film the hunting behavior of the
largest great white sharks on earth.”
Saturday: Lair of The Mega Shark
“Shark Experts Jeff Kerr and Andy Casagrande
head to New Zealand to investigate the sightings
of a 20-foot great white shark which leads them
to the nocturnal feeding ground of a "megashark."
Wednesday: Monster Hammerhead
“For the past 60 years, reports of a monster
hammerhead clocking in at over 20 feet long have
circulated throughout Florida. Now, a team of
scientists and anglers explore the waters of the
world’s largest hammerheads to see if these stories
could be true.”
Chaplain’s Corner
From Bruce Main, Chaplain
I invite you for spiritual edification, encouragement and fellowship each Wednesday
afternoon at 4:00 for weekly chapel services.
WEEKLY CHAPEL SERVICE in Friendship Hall
JULY 2015
July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
Patriotic Chapel Service
Hymns, History, Thanksgivings, and GreenFields Choir
Readers: Bert Nevin
Greeters: Ray Larsen, Kay Lovett
Family Music
Ellen and Alisa James, daughters of Briarwood Nurse Sophie James
Communion
Greeters: Wally Stankiewicz, John O’Connell
Chapel Speaker . . .
Pastor Mike Ragan, First Christian Church, Aurora
Music: The Mike Ragan family with wife Eleanor and daughter Faith
Reader: Nancy Vonhoff
Greeters: Terry and Rocky McConnaughay
Reflections on Give Thanks to the LORD
With Psalms, Prayers, Quiet Moments, Hymns
Reader: Bill Peterson
Greeters: Roger and Jackie DeYoung
Family Music
Melanie, Rohan and Lorelai Marr – daughter and grandchildren of
Chaplain Bruce Main
Greeters: Arnie and Doris Lund
Monthly Catholic Mass
Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friendship Hall
Ministered by the staff of St. Peter Catholic Church, Geneva
Remembrance Memorial Service
Please join family members and other friends as we come to remember GreenFields of
Geneva residents recently “who from their labors rest.”
Sunday, July 26, 2015
2:00 p.m. in Friendship Hall
Fitness Corner
Upcoming Events:
Assessment Days: July 21-23 in the Multi Purpose Room (you will receive a notice if
you are due for an assessment).
Learn A Bit: July 22, 2:45pm FH- Learn all about the “Effects of Exercise on Memory”.
Walking Club: July 28, 10am Day trip to The Morton Arboretum- for 2, 1.5 mile walks
and Lunch!
Dance Aerobics: Bring out your cowboy boots and join us for Country Line Dancing
every Wednesday in July!
Sun Safety Tips:
Summer is a prime time to be outdoors. Keep in mind these Sun Safety Tips to protect
your body from harmful UV rays!
 Any time you plan to be outside, in direct sun or even when it’s overcast, apply
sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
 For a longer day outdoors, make sure to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.
 Seek shade and limit sun at midday.
 Wear sunglasses for eye protection.
 Bright colors help to reflect the sun’s rays to keep you cool and skin protected.
Tech It Out!
Do you need assistance with your mobile device? Lessons are available
in many topics such as surfing the web, texting, emailing and more!
Lessons like this are available in July! Lessons are approximately 30
minutes long. Please sign up at the Concierge for the time that would
work best for you, along with the topic that you would like to learn
about. Please be mindful that all devices must be mobile. Available
dates are:
July 13 from 11:00-1:00
July 20 from 11:00-1:00
July 27 from 11:00-1:00
Book Club
Home Care Corner
Life After Life
Monday, July 20 3:00 pm
Independent Living Conference Room
Books available for check out at the Concierge. Books must be returned by July 20.
“What if you could live again and again, until you got it right?
On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy
English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same
cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life
that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any
number of ways. Ursula's world is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil of the two
greatest wars in history. What power and force can one woman exert over the fate of
civilization -- if only she has the chance? Wildly inventive, darkly comic, startlingly
poignant—this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best, playing with time and history, telling
a story that is breathtaking for both its audacity and its endless satisfactions .”
Laughter & Happiness
“Illumination” by Ray Kasten
LORD, thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older and will someday
be old.
KEEP ME from getting talkative and particularly from the fatal habit of thinking I must say
something on every subject on every occasion.
RELEASE ME from craving to try to straighten out everybody’s affairs.
MAKE ME thoughtful, but not moody: helpful, but not bossy. With my vast store of
wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all … but thou knowest, LORD, that I want a few
friends at the end.
KEEP my mind free from the recital of endless details … give me wings to get to the point.
SEAL my lips to my many aches and pains … they are increasing, and my love of rehearsing
them is becoming sweeter as the years go by. I ask for grace enough to listen to the tales
of others’ pains. Help me to endure them with patience.
TEACH ME the glorious lesson that occasionally it is possible that I may be mistaken. Keep
me reasonably sweet. I do not want to be a saint … some of them are so hard to live with,
but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the devil.
HELP ME to extract all possible fun out of life. There are so many funny things around us,
and I don’t want to miss any of them. AMEN.
Who’s that Girl?
Maricruz, Home Care Associate
Tell us about yourself:
My name is Maricruz Cervane, but I usually go by Mary for short. I have
been here at GreenFields since August 2014. I grew up in Georgia and
moved up to Aurora IL, in 2011. I enjoy seeing all the seasons and
getting a real winter! For fun I enjoy exploring new towns and walking
on different hiking trails. I am currently studying to earn by BSN to
become a Nurse.
What do you like most about GreenFields?
I enjoy the people here. I love the environment at GreenFields. I like how
I’ll always see a friendly face and smile wherever I go. The residents here
are like no other. I love coming to work and it’s a privilege to work here.
What do you enjoy most about working in Home Care?
I love my job. I enjoy the fact that the residents allow me to be part of
their day. They invite me in their home to help in whatever way they
need. It’s so special to be part of their life and that they allow me to
share special moments with them.
Music
Friday, July 10 – Patriotic Birthday Party at 2:00pm in Friendship Hall.
Enjoy the patriotic sounds and sing-a-long to Maureen Christine! Cake and
refreshments provided. All residents are welcome to attend.
Saturday, July 11 Eagle Scout Recital: Help a future Eagle Scout complete
his final project! Please see insert (made by future Eagle Scout) for more
details!
Monday, July 20 Sun City Strutters: Traveling all the way from Sun City,
come enjoy their energizing dance performance! You won’t want to miss
this fantastic event starting at 1:00 in Friendship Hall. Be sure to eat your
lunch a little early!
Life Long Learning
Wednesday, July 8: Cyber Seniors
10:30-2:30 in Creative Expressions
Do you like, tweet, retweet, hashtag, watch videos, or follow people? If you’re not sure
what you just read then you’re invited to Cyber Seniors! Become proficient in one of these
areas: Facebook. Twitter, You Tube, or Instagram ! Cyber Seniors will be partnering up
with the Geneva Park District Leadership Camp on July 8, July 15 and July 22. You will be
partnered with a few high school students and they will be helping you become proficient
in one of these areas! Cyber Seniors will meet from 10:30-2:00 on each of the dates listed
above. Participants will only be allowed to sign up for ONE of these dates. A special perk
of joining Cyber Seniors is free lunch with your Leadership partner on the day of your
session. Please sign up at the concierge for this exciting event!
Monday, July 13: Do Schools Kill Creativity?
3:00 in Friendship Hall
TED Talk by Ken Robinson
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an
education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity. Please join us for this
educational video stream.
Monday, July 20: Landscape Presentation
11:00 am in Friendship Hall
Join Seth Crackel, General Manager of Pizzo & Associates, which is the company
GreenFields uses for Landscaping. Seth will teach us about the landscaping that has been
done, and what future enhancements will be made.
Monday, July 21: Blood Pressure Lecture
2:00 pm in Friendship Hall
Join Partner MD as they give us a highly educational look into Blood Pressure. Learn how
to eat, how to exercise, and steps to take in the future.
Thursday, July 23: GPLD Summer’s Best Books 2:00 pm in Friendship Hall
Geneva Public Library will be coming to feature Summer’s Best Books! Get access to all
the summer’s best books, videos and music!
Thursday, July 23: One Act Play
7:00 pm in Friendship Hall
You must sign up at the concierge to be part of the audience. One Act Plays are read by
residents in the small section of Friendship Hall.
Listen Up!
GreenFields is proud to announce we have started to partner with Geneva
Hearing Services! Specialized services will be at GreenFields every second
Wednesday from 9:00-Noon, starting Wednesday, July 8. Geneva Hearing
will be here to provide you with all of your hearing service needs! Services
include:
 Hearing Aid Repair
 Hearing Aid Cleaning
 Hearing Aid Reprogramming
 Ear Wax Removal
 Hearing Screenings
 Hearing Test
 Custom Ear Molds
Geneva Hearing Services does work with many insurance companies.
However, they cannot guarantee your insurance will cover their services. For
payment options, they can take payment at the time of service through
check, cash, or residents can receive an invoice through the mail.
Appointments must be made through the concierge.
Outings
 The Bus is $5 for outings unless otherwise noted.
 Always sign up at the concierge. Even if you plan to drive yourself to an event
you must sign up at the concierge so that we can always have an accurate
count of how many people will be attending.
 Meals are at your own expense unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, July 7 @ Noon Men’s Lunch to Country House in Geneva
Friday, July 10 @ 12:30 Kane County Triad Picnic- FREE!
Tuesday, July 14 @ Noon Ladies Lunch Bunch to El Molcejete, Geneva.
Tuesday, July 21 @ 10:45 Brat Stand at Blue Goose Market, see insert for menu.
Tuesday, July 28 @ 10:00 Arboretum Walk, see Fitness Corner for more information
Recital!
Music Over the GreenFields
Where: Friendship Hall – GreenFields of Geneva
When: 2:00 PM on Saturday July 11th, 2015
Why: Thaddeus Thompson’s Eagle Project
What: Multiple piano solos, clarinet duets
and a cello solo.
After the recital there will be refreshments including cake, cookies
and drinks.
Programs will be available at the entrance and afterwards there will
be time to meet the musicians.
Blue Goose Brat Stand
Exclusively for GreenFields of Geneva
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:45 am, lunch around 11:15.