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550 W. Hendrickson Rd.
Sequim, WA 98382
Sherwood
Like to Know
Phone (360) 683-3348 Fax (360) 681-7518
e-mail sherwoodassistedliving.com
Resident Newsletter, May 2015
Our Company has been serving the Olympic Peninsula since 1974
Special points of interest:
Welcome: Lowell Cook
We are looking forward
to being your friends!
WELCOME BACK Nancy
Long we missed you while
you were gone!
We’re on the Web!
www.sherwoodassistedliving.
com.
Inside this issue:
Raffles/Games/Eyes on You
2/3
Special Events Highlights
4
Arts/Entertainment
5
Community Scheduling
6
Birthdays/ Van Outings
7
Special Event Highlights
8
“Patty Waite believes that creative expression is a unique tool that holds the
power to heal suffering and change lives. She is on a mission to share this belief
with anyone willing to listen - through photography, mixed media art, art journaling, blogging, workshops and retreats. Patty’s current art form is photo-based
mixed media. She loves combining images with meaningful words and seeks to
create art that acts as inspiration, encouragement and empowerment. Patty was
recently involved in a grant project, teaching creative expression and art journaling to a group of women in transitional housing and is also a hospice volunteer.
Graduate of UCSD’s Gerontological Counseling program
Award-winning photographer and graduate of New
York Institute of Photography’s Complete Course
in Professional Photography
Master level special education teacher
Extensive backroads traveler and hiker”
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Weekly Game Results
We started this month by finding out how much knowledge we had about April Fool’s day.
IT was said that Taco Bell purchased the Liberty Bell SO that they could change their name to the Taco Liberty Bell. It was a hoax that stirred the nation to great outrage until they realized it was just a prank.
On April 8th many participated in the Draw a Bird Day. A day that was started by a 7 year old girl named Dorie Cooper in 1943 in an attempt to cheer up wounded vets while recuperating in the hospital. A poster will
soon be on display to show what wonderful artist we have among us. (If you didn’t get a chance to draw your
bird yet you still have time.) The Golden Rules of life have been rewritten – Thank you everyone that participated with this challenge to make life more fun and flexible. Esther and Ray did a great job figuring out the
funny Anagrams. I am with Ruth who said “Why not give us something Hard!” A DECIMAL POINT = I’m
a dot in place. The Logic Puzzle was a grid puzzle with clues to figure out what position each player was on
a baseball team. We definitely have some baseball fans among us – Esther is on top of her game. To end the
month there is one last puzzle to celebrate National Honesty Day… IT was believed that if we start the month
out with great pranks we should correct our ways and Tell it Like it Is – the whole truth and nothing but…
and there are many children’s stories that help to teach kids that it pays to tell the truth.
We have 15 participants right now for the weekly contests and if you would like to join us with these brain
games please see Phyllis in Activities. New puzzles are handed out on Wednesdays and you have until the
following Tuesday to turn them in. Most puzzles will have something to do with a non-traditional holiday
that should be worth celebrating. Congratulations to Esther, Ray and Ruth our top winners this month.
Monthly Raffle
Planetology
Congratulations Art for wining
last months raffle!
You can only purchase monthly
raffle tickets with your Sherwood
dollars, but you can buy as many as you want.
Make sure you ask for your $ at the games you
attend!
This months raffle is “Go to the Movies with
April” You pick the movie and I’ll drive!
The raffle will be drawn at the monthly
birthday party! Good Luck!
“Learn why some astronomers conclude that Earth's
moon may not "belong" to Earth.
Find out which planet has the largest volcano and
why the sun rises in the west on Venus. Seating is
limited.” So please let me know if you wish to go to
this so I can reserve our spots at the Port Angeles
Senior Center.
The cost is $9.00. The talk is May the 21st from 12:30p.m.. We will go early and have lunch at
Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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EYES ON YOU
Lois Minor
Artiste extraordinaire!
One of my favorites is the one behind her.
Which is your favorite?
Don’t be shy let her know! We love you Lois!
Your artwork is beautiful.
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A GREAT MUSICIAN, A GREAT FRIEND
W.L. Martin passed away towards the end of this last month. W.L. was a member of the
Washington Old Time Fiddlers. He played with The Olde Sidekicks and previously he and
Denny Secord made up the twosome Northwest Country Boys. I had the privilege of
knowing and working with W.L. for the last 13 years. He always livened up the place
with his vibrancy and his love of music. The precious smile he always shared with us
and the enthusiasm, as
he played which ever instrument his hands touched. This
picture (right) is a reminder of his fun loving
nature. W.L. loved to play music and he shared that love
across this community.
We will all miss W.L. so very much. I am sure that the music community is reeling from this loss, I know we are. There is a sympathy card for
his wife, if you would like to sign it, it is located in the activity room. We will mail it next
week.
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“Toe Tapping, Hand Clapping” Musical Monthly Events
Washington Old Time Fiddlers, 5/1 3:30
p.m.
Sr. Moments, 5/18 1:30 p.m.
Luck of the
Draw,
5/11 3:00 p.m.
Old Sidekicks,
5/13 3:00 p.m.
Mario Carboni, 5/4,
Birthday Party Silver & Gold,
5/21 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Kip Tulin Accordian,
5/14, 3:00 p.m.
Sr. Singers 5/15 2:30 p.m.
Buck Ellard, 5/26 3:00
p.m.
The Messengers,
5/19, 3:00 p.m.
Spiritual Enrichment Programs
Dungeness Valley
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Lutheran Church 5/3
Church Service, 9:30 a.m.,
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Service, 9:30 a.m., 5/7
5/21
Catholic Mass ,
3:00 p.m.,
10:30 a.m., 5/11
58/24
Vineyard Church
Vineyard Church
3:00 p.m., 5/17
3:00 p.m., 5/31
Faith Baptist,
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Sherwood Community Groups Schedule
•The Sherwood Choir, meets every Tuesday at
2:00 p.m. for rehearsal. If you don’t like to play an
instrument but enjoy singing then this is the group
for you. Please join us. Join in the fun and sing
your heart out in the Choir.
•The Sherwood Garden Club, has a raised garden
in the Kensington courtyard. They are meeting this
month so watch for time and date on calendar.
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Invitations have
been sent out to
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• Paint & Draw with Carrie, Carrie has some wonderful art
projects in store for us. Join in this fun monthly art class. If you
have always wanted to learn to paint now is your
chance. The 4th Tuesday of every month at 10:00
a.m.
•Resident Council Meeting, the resident council
meeting is held once a month. Please look on your calendar for
the date and time. If you have suggestions, concerns or ideas
please feel free to bring them to Resident Council Meeting.
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MAY DAY CELEBRATION
Find out who this years King
and Queen of the May Day
are and Dance around the
Maypole so you will have
good luck!
Our King and Queen of the May will be
•The Drifters Club, Saturdays are the days to work on your
representing Sherwood Assisted Living
in the upcoming Irrigation Festival Padriftwood project with the Drifters Club. Watch
for
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date and time on your calendar.
Donning their robes and crowns they will
•Watercolor with Bonita, have you wanted to learn to water- be driven in style along the parade route
in Rena’s snazzy Red VW Bug.
color? Well here is your chance. Bonita has an arts
•Phase 10, Cribbage, Rummy, & Bridge with April, looking for a fun way to pass an hour in the late afternoon? Well this is it! We have a BLAST!
Watch the calendar for days & time.
degree and is going to teach us how to watercolor.
This class will be held once a month on the second
Tuesday at 10:00 a.m..
Woodworking Project, this month our woodworking project
is a wall hanging. Something to brighten your rooms and remind you of the beach. We will be using
sand dollars instead of starfish. Look on calendar for date and time.
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IRRIGATION FESTIVAL
PARADE
Each year we go and watch the parade.
Our friends at Discover Memory Care
give us a spot out in front of their facility
to sit. We take a sack lunch provided by
the kitchen , our hats, and of course our
lawn chairs!
It is an enjoyable afternoon watching all
the different cars, floats, bands, and people go by. Sign up if you want to go!
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Happy Birthday To YOU!!
Phyllis Hassinger
Bertie Favre
Red Malott
Doris Coffey
Ro Weber
5/5
5/6
5/13
5/21
5/31
May your birthday find
you surrounded by
those you love!
”
“Your
birthday is a
special time
to celebrate
the gift of
'you' to the
world.”
CONGRATULATIONS ESTHER ON WINING HALL BINGO! New game in progress.
Second Chance Store
The resident “Second
Chance Store” is open on
Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m..
Bring your Sherwood dollars to spend, cash is not
accepted.
Donations for the store
are accepted through the
Activity Department.
Thanks Kelly!
Library Outreach
Books dropped off for you..
Have your books ready
April 9th & 23rd for your
Library Outreach Volunteer.
EMERALD CITY CANINE FREESTYLE DANCERS
So I was looking for belly dancers... can you imagine
my surprise when I stumbled onto a group of dancing dogs? I do not believe that I have ever seen
dancing dogs! I was very excited when they agreed
to come in and give us a show.
Make sure you mark your calendars for Monday May the 18th
at 2:30 p.m.
April Shops
Please leave your shopping list for me at the
nurses station or give it to
me personally. Shopping
will be as needed this
month.
Thank you!
Van Outings
5/6, Shop Walmart
5/9, Irrigation Festival Parade
5/14, Scenic Van Ride
5/20, Black Bear Café for
lunch
5/21, Planetology & lunch at
KFC
The Sherwood Assisted
Living van is equipped
with a lift and has 16
seats and two wheelchair tie down spots.
Families or guests are
welcome to attend outings in the Van as long
as there is room.
Please sign up at the
nurses station.
Our Mission Statement
550 W. Hendrickson Rd.
Sequim, WA,. 98382
Phone: 360-683-3348
Fax # ; 681-7518
Emailcontact:contact@sherwoodassistedliving
.com
www.sherwoodassistedliving.com
“A community where residents experience meaningful lives
and staff create a pleasant, professional working
environment that is economically viable.”
Sherwood Manor, Inc. was founded by Bill Littlejohn.
Sherwood Manor is a family owned business that has been
serving the Olympic Peninsula since 1974.
Passing the Reins of
Leadership
Assisted Living with a Difference!
Rena is retiring. She started working for Bill 27 years ago when the Assisted Living portion of this building was much smaller. Not only is she the
Administrator but she is also an RN.
Over the years there has been a lot of growth and change. Rena has been
there to support it all. How best should I describe Rena? She is one of the
most caring and loving individuals that I know. She is fierce in her defense
of her residents and her facility, of which she is the heart. I have always felt
that the attitude of a place starts with the top and filters down, it is true. She
has always demanded the very best for you and bent over backwards to see
that you got it. She will be a hard act to follow.
Rena Keith & Bob Hitchcock
Yet, Rena and her husband Bill are looking forward to this time when they
No picture available of AJ. If you wish
can more fully enjoy their many grandkids, spend time at their cabin east of to meet her, her office is located next to
the mountains and just explore the world. Both are very active in their
Linda’s down near the front entrance.
Church and excited about doing missionary work.
Retiring was a hard decision for Rena to make, she has made this facility a
home not only for the residents but for the staff as well, but having made the decision she started her search for
a new Administrator. When she met Bob, then his wife AJ, she felt that she had found someone who would
take good care of her legacy.
Bob Hitchcock is our new Administrator. His official title will be General Manager as he is also overseeing
The Fifth Avenue. Bob has over 35 years experience running retirement communities and is very excited about
this career move to the Peninsula with his wife A.J. who will be our new Community Relations Director...yes
it has taken two people to replace Rena…in addition to their new life here on the Peninsula with us, they will
be closer to family who have lived on the Peninsula for 25 years, in Port Angeles.
I have met both Bob and AJ they are kind and caring people, their humor and enthusiasm is contagious and we
are all looking forward to getting to know them.
We will all miss Rena so very much! But we wish her the best and happiest Retirement a person could ever
have. (Who knows maybe I can convince her to volunteer!) At the same time we welcome Bob and AJ to the
Sherwood family.