Book Club
Monday, February 16
2:00 pm
Independent Living Conference Room
All The Light We Cannot See
“From the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony
Doerr, the beautiful, stunningly ambitious instant New York
Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy
whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive
the devastation of World War II.”
Books are available to check out at the concierge. Books must
be returned by Monday, February 16.
Drug Take Back Program
Tuesday, February 3 Noon – 1:00pm
Expired and unwanted pharmaceutical drugs can be dropped off to
the Club Room. Both prescription and over-the-counter drugs are
accepted.
Directions for Recycling Pills:
Take pills and capsules out of original bottles before placing them in
this Zip-Loc bag which is provided for you. All pills must be in a
sealable plastic bag.
Pill Recycle cannot accept the following items:
Needles/sharps
Epi-pens
IV bags
Thermometers
Salves
Liquids
Welcome to GreenFields!
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The Good Life at GreenFields
February 2015
Theme of the Month:
Full of Festivals
African
American
History Month
Chocolate
Lovers Month
Super Bowl
Sunday
February 1
Groundhog Day
February 2
Valentine’s Day
February 14
February is Full of Festivals!
Sunday, February 1
Super Bowl Sunday - Come watch the game in Friendship Hall!
Kickoff is at 5:30 pm.
Friday, February 13
February Birthday Party – Your heart will skip a beat when you see the
Wheaton College Thundertones. The Thundertones are an all male
glee club made up of students from Wheaton College. Cake and
Refreshments will be provided. Please make note that that Birthday
Party start time is pushed back to 3:30.
President’s Day
February 16
Mardi Gras
February 17
Ash Wednesday
February 18
Welcome to GreenFields! We are thrilled that you have
joined our community.
Chinese New
Year
February 19
Phyllis Nickels – Apt 1306
Bob & Joyce Schick – Apt 1204
Academy
Awards
February 22
Tuesday, February 17
Mardi Gras – Join in the revelry at our annual Mardi Gras Party. Enjoy
New Orleans style food at dinner and music you can dance to from
the Dixieland Jazz Cats after you enjoy your food. Dixieland Jazz Cats
music will be starting at 7:30 pm in Friendship Hall.
Thursday, February 19
Chinese New Year – Find out your fortune at our Chinese New Year
buffet!
Fitness Corner with Holly & Kristin
Chaplain’s Corner
February 4
“Jesus on Himself and Others” Rev. Bruce Main, Chaplain
Communion February 11
“Jesus on Safety and Security” Rev. Bruce Main, Chaplain
February 18
Ash Wednesday Independent Living and Willows Assisted Living residents “Jesus on Dying and Living” Rev. Bruce Main, Chaplain
For Ash Wednesday, Chaplain Bruce will provide ashes for all who desire. February 25
Lenten Chapel Msgr. Steve Knox, St. Patrick Parish, St. Charles Ash Wednesday – February 18
For Independent Living and Willows Assisted Living residents, Chaplain Bruce will offer and apply ashes for all who desire at the conclusion of chapel on Wednesday, February 18, 4:00 p.m. February Learn a Bit Topic: Heart Health, Thursday, February 19 at 2:30pm.
Top 5 Tips for a Healthy Heart
 Get Active: Performing exercise for 30 minutes each day, enough to elevate your heart rate
a few points, allows you to strengthen the most crucial muscle in your body (your heart )
and manage weight.
 Reduce Stress: Incorporating relaxation techniques, deep breathing and taking a moment to
“let things go that are out of your control”, will help protect your heart from adverse effects
of stress.
 Drink Water: Our blood plasma is about 92% water. Make sure to drink enough water (8
glasses each day, more if you sweat when exercising) to maintain proper blood flow. This will
also protect your arteries, maintain a healthy blood pressure and transport nutrients and
oxygen throughout your body.
 Eat Healthy: 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day, lean meats and fish,
monounsaturated fats and whole grains are the perfect recipe for a healthy heart!
 Choose Joy: Your heart is affected by negativity, storing up hard feelings and not reconciling
relationships. Choose your attitude each day and see how thinking positively will do wonders
for your overall health and mood.
We’re Off to See the Wizard!
On behalf of the Spiritual Life Committee I wish to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed to the Christmas donation for Lifespring Ministries in Aurora. As one of six operations of the Wayside Cross Ministry, it serves exclusively up to 57 women with children in a residential setting who have been homeless and/or abused. We at GreenFields contributed $825 and some personal care items. Bill Peterson, Committee Member The Ten Commandments, a 5‐Week Bible study series Teacher and Leader: Rev. Dr. Mark Tusken, St. Mark’s Church, Geneva
Dates: 5 Thursdays – February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19
Time: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Please sign up at the Concierge. Bruce Main, Chaplain
Over ten generations have grown up loving this classic tale of an enchanted land first as a beloved children's book, then as an iconic Hollywood film. And now the
Fireside is bringing you an exciting stage adaptation of this legendary musical. It’s
all there - good witches, wicked witches, munchkins, a cowardly lion in search of
courage, a tin man in search of a heart, a scarecrow in search of a brain, and a
young girl from Kansas in search of home. It’s a show filled with eye-popping
costumes, rib-tickling humor, breath-taking adventure, and an immortal musical
score including one of the greatest hit songs in musical history - "Over the
Rainbow." Enjoy a complete delicious luncheon before the show featuring Chicken
Oskar topped with asparagus and a gulf shrimp served with orzo and escalloped
tomatoes with pineapple cake with caramel ice cream for dessert. We will stop at
Jones Cheese and Sausage Outlet before the show. Trip includes luncheon, show
and transportation.
Trip Costs $103
Bus Departs GreenFields at 8:30am.
Only 10 Spots Available!
Sign up at the Concierge
Life Long Learning
Tuesday, February 3
2:00 pm Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listener’s Club in Friendship Hall.
Led by Music Historian, Lecturer and Composer, Jim Kendros.
Saturday, February 7
10:00- Noon Colored Pencil Drawing with Andria Burchett. Andria will
be teaching how to do Sepia drawings. All supplies will be provided.
Monday, February 9
1:30 pm Waubonsee LLL Class Sign Up. Come to hear about the
programs being offered within the area and right here at GreenFields!
Sign up and registering for classes will be available.
Tuesday, February 10
2:00 pm Chocolate – Unwrapped!
Nobody has to be taught to like chocolate, but there is more to this
tasty treat than just eating it up. We will learn how to truly savor
chocolate, the history and health benefits of chocolate, and test our
knowledge with chocolate trivia. And oh yes…tasting!
Tuesday, February 17
2:00 pm Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listener’s Club in Friendship Hall.
Led by Music Historian, Lecturer and Composer, Jim Kendros.
Monday, February 23
11:00 am Introduction to Hoopla, by Geneva Public Library. Hoopla is a
digital movie borrowing program through the Library. Don’t have a
Library card? No problem, bring down an ID and proof of address to
get your library card at this time.
Tuesday, February 24
3:00 Dr. Sam, President at Elgin Community College.
Home Care Corner
Do You Know?
Sneezes regularly exceed 100 mph. There’s a good
reason why you can’t keep your eyes open when you
sneeze – that sneeze is rocking out of your body at
close to 100 mph. this is, of course, a good reason to
cover your mouth when you sneeze.
Coughs clock in at about 60 mph. Viruses and colds
get spread around the room quickly during cold and
flu season. With 60 mph coughs spraying germs far
and wide, it’s no wonder!
For more fun facts and helpful information, contact
your GreenFields Home Care Associates at extension
7949.
W h e a t o n A c a d e m y P re s e n ts . . . .
February Outings
MaryPoppins
Tuesday, February 10
Men’s Lunch is headed to Stockholmes, in Geneva, where fresh food
and micro-brews meet. Sign up at the Concierge. Lunch is on your own,
bus is $5.Bus departs at 12:30.
Sign up for your seat on the bus to get
tickets to this incredible show!
GreenFields will be attending the show on
Friday, February 27.
Bus will leave at 5:15 pm. Sign Up
Required before February, 19.
Synopsis:
“The practically perfect Mary
Poppins arrives to nanny the Banks
children and, with some help from
the chimney-sweep, Bert, ends up
turning the family's world upside
down.”
Tuesday, February 17
Ladies Lunch Bunch is headed to Apple Villa. Sign up at the Concierge.
Lunch is on your own, bus is $5.Bus departs at Noon.
PRICES
Bus is $10
Tickets are $15
SIGN UP REQUIRED AT THE CONCIERGE
SNOW TUBING!
Join us at Villa
Olivia on Thursday, February
5! Relive your childhood
by playing and laughing on the
giant snow tubes! Make sure to dress
warm. Bus Leaves at 3:00pm.
Sign up at the Concierge.
Tickets are $17
Bus is $5
Choir for the Passion and Easter season begins 8 weekly rehearsals Thursday, February 5, 2015, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Multi‐Purpose Room. We look forward to residents in our 2014 choir returning and warmly encourage residents who were not able to be part of the previous choir to join us. Mark Your Calendars!
Kane County Cougars Games
Sign up for each individual game at the Concierge.
Ticket Price includes your seat inside the Super Suite, lunch buffet
and refreshments. The Super Suite includes indoor and outdoor
seating areas. More information to follow.
Tickets are $35
Bus is $5
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, June 17