24111 Civic Center Drive, Southfield MI 48033
Happy Valentine’s Day
In case you missed it…
New Year’s
pg. 1
Rochelle’s Corner
pg. 2
It’s your life live it well pg. 3
The Senior Advocate
pg. 4
Fun and Games
pg. 5
Birthdays
pg. 6
Announcements
pg. 7
Contact info.
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New Year’s Eve at the Park!
Everyone had a great time ringing in
the New Year here at the Park! Many
residents got dressed up for the
occasion and thanks to all of you
who joined us to make it a
memorable evening. We enjoyed
great music by the Joe Palmer Band
and wonderful food prepared by our
very own, Chef Sarah. Compliments
to our activities director, Haylee, for
working so hard to make sure
everything went smoothly and
everyone had fun. We hope you
enjoy a few of the photos from that
evening.
February 2017
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Executive Director
Rochelle’s Corner
Dear Friends,
I hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful start to the New
Year. Our New Year’s celebration was a huge success with
great participation and many residents dressed in their
finest, dancing and toe tapping. We thank you for sharing
the names of entertainers you would like to see perform
and the types of activities and programs that interest you.
We have appreciated your patience as we continue to get better
acquainted with you, your family members and the operation of the
community. Your suggestions for dining services have been well received
and changes have been made on an on-going basis. We know that the fan
favorites have been our homemade meatloaf, salmon, fried chicken, fried
fish, peach cobbler, ice cream, and the inclusion of more vegetarian
options. Please continue to participate in menu chat, the food committee,
and resident council. Morrison’s and Chef Sarah want to please you.
Over the past month you may have seen me touring the building with the
owners and many others. We have engaged designers who are busy
developing design plans for the renovations of the common areas of our
community. Once the plans have been approved, design boards showing
the style and color of the renovations will be posted in the lobby. We are
excited for these renovations that will be gorgeous, senior friendly, and
will enhance and expand the use of all common areas of the community. I
know how anxious we all are to see the renovations begin, but a project of
this magnitude takes planning and time. I look forward to updating you
on the progress.
During this month of February we look forward to celebrating Black
History Month and Valentine’s Day as a community. We know you will
enjoy the special Valentine’s Day dinner and hope that you will dress up
to celebrate this holiday of love. We hope that you will join us for the
many activities, programs and out trips. I am pleased to share that your
rental rate has not increased since the new owners and PVM began in
December and you will continue to pay your current rental rate for this
month of February. I want to extend my gratitude to our exceptional
staff. They continue to work very hard to best serve you and the overall
needs of our community with tremendous respect and kindness. Our
team has appreciated your kind words and support as we continue to
learn and improve.
With warm regards,
Having Fun Away
from The Park
2/6 Movie Day at AMC
(sign-up)
2/13 Lunch at
Scramblers
(sign-up)
2/20 Greek Town Casino
(sign-up)
2/27 Lunch at Buddy’s
Pizza
(sign-up)
Sign up for these
Monday trips at the
front desk. If you are
unable to attend
please inform the
receptionist to take
you off the list.
Rochelle Upfal, Executive Director
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MESH, what renowned geriatrician Dr. Bill Thomas refers to as a key, MESH is an acronym that stands for
Move, Eat, Sleep, Heal. According to Dr. Thomas, neglecting to do any one of these things can have dire
consequences as we age. This month we will focus on what it means to move.
I bet most of you have heard the phrase “use it or lose it”. It happens to be particularly true for the human
body. Though our bodies are designed for movement, if we don’t move them our muscles, bones, heart,
lungs, and even our brains will weaken and begin to function poorly. Fortunately, the opposite is also true.
If we become and remain physically active, our muscles, bones, heart, lungs and brains will strengthen and
begin to function better. And the good news is that we don’t have train like Olympic athletes to reap the
benefits.
All we need to do is get up off the couch and take a little stroll. If we did this four times a day for just 5
minutes at a time we would do ourselves a world of good. If walking isn’t your thing, dance instead. Put on
some music and move to the groove! The cool thing about dancing is that it can be done sitting or standing
and can actually be done with or without music. And for the kind of dancing I’m talking about, there are no
rules other than you need to move your entire body: arms, legs, head, and torso.
If it’s been a while since you’ve cut the rug (or engaged in any other
type of regular physical activity), before you start inviting your
neighbors over for regular dance parties, it would be wise to first check
with your health care provider to make sure everything is o.k. Once
you get the green light, whether you dance, walk, attend exercise
classes, use the community fitness center, or do some other form of
physical activity the important thing to remember is to move. Choose
to move! Your future-self will be glad your current-self made that
choice.
Please come join us
for exercise classes
in the
Activities Room!
Mark your Calendars…
Monday through Friday
at 10:30am
and
Saturday at 9:00am
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BEING AFFIRMED BRINGS SUCH JOY
I think for most of us being affirmed by noted experts is a joyful
experience. This just happened to me the other day upon reading the
September 26, 2016 issue of Time Magazine. For years I have led the
charge on the notion of embracing aging. The aging process is going to
occur no matter what our response is. We can either deny it, defy it, or
embrace it. I have found it sad that so many folks choose to be in denial.
Plastic surgeons can tell you that the quest for The Fountain of Youth is
surging. Yet, aging is much like everything else in life. If we have a
positive attitude, we create a far better life experience for ourselves. So
imagine the joy I felt upon reading the Time’s article which was headlined
with, “How Social Ties Affect the Way You Age.” In the article, author
Mandy Oaklander mirrors many of the messages I have promoted as Your
Aging Well Advisor over the years.
She reflects studies which suggest that some of the best ways to
make the most of our extra years include: embrace technology; have
family be there for each other; lighten up and enjoy a sense of humor; set
goals and take risks, expect the best with a positive attitude; and my
favorite, welcome aging.
Indeed this new longevity, which many of us have been granted, is
providing opportunities our ancestors could only dream about. The
chance to be there for a grandchild’s graduation or wedding, or hold a
great grandchild in our arms. The possibility to launch a business at
middle age or travel around the world. We may want to volunteer at
something we have always wanted to become involved with. These are
just a few of the many life experiences we now hold dear.
We can take a cue from the popular saying: “Do not regret growing
older. It is a privilege denied to many,” by Edith Wharton. Embrace aging
and enjoy the world!
Below are a few of our residents enjoying themselves here at The Park
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The Beauty/
Barber Shop
is open
Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday
Call 248-3551410
to make an
appointment
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Happenings (continued)
Please join us
Thursday February 9 at
2:00pm in the Activities
Room
to learn about the
Village Victory Cup
this upcoming July 2017
Time to make a difference
Do you love to knit or crochet?
We would like to have a group
that can knit or crochet. We can
meet on a regular basis to make
hats, scarves, and mittens to
donate to the less fortunate next
winter. Please meet us in the
activity room, Monday, February
20, 2017 at 3:00 pm to find out
more about this fun and exciting
idea. We will supply what you
need and you can put your
amazing skills to work for a great
cause. Thank you!
Resident Ambassadors
We are looking for residents
to help welcome new
neighbors. Please meet us at
1:00 pm on February 16,
2017, in the activities rooms
and learn about our resident
ambassador program and
see how you can get
involved.
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Let’s make it a Victory
for Trowbridge!
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Announcements
Join us for our
Birthday Bash
On
February 23rd at 7:15pm in the Atrium
Fern Williams- 2/2
Marlene Treglowne- 2/6
Wolf Gruca - 2/6
Laura Weems – 2/7
Esther Nuss – 2/8
Willie Draper – 2/9
Beryl Harriot – 2/11
Henry Brown – 2/13
Lizzie Lamar – 2/13
Elsie August – 2/15
Frances Gardner – 2/15
Joyce Rabb – 2/22
Charlotte Russell – 2/22
Sadie Maiden – 2/23
February is BLACK
HISTORY month.
Every Sunday, in
February, we will be
showing a
documentary
highlighting some of
the people that
helped form this
great nation.
Check your calendar
for details.
Phyllis Brenner – 2/24
Elaine Defever – 2/24
Thomas Floyd – 2/25
Bertha Rochlen – 2/25
David Malkasian – 2/26
Verna Shields – 2/27
Birthday Bash Entertainment:
The Men of
Soul
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Announcements
Business Office Hours
The business office is happy to
answer any questions you may
have regarding rent, utilities, etc.
Contact Sherry Prokes via the front
desk. Sherry is available for
questions Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday from 8:30am to
3:00pm Sherry is not available
Monday and Friday. Also, please
include your apartment number on
your checks.
THANK YOU
Reminder, if you have any
of the community cutlery
or china, please return
them to the dining room!
If you are in need of alternate
transportation services a list of
providers can be located at the
front desk.
Do you love to garden?
We are looking for people to share
their love of gardening. We want to
re-open the green house and start
an outdoor raised garden this
spring. We will have a meeting on
Monday, February 6th at 3:00 pm in
the Activities Room to discuss this
opportunity. We can’t wait to meet
our master gardeners! Think
Spring!!
You must sign up at the
front desk for any and all
needed transportation 48
hours in advance of your
appointment date/outing.
If you are in need of
Kosher meals, please
speak to Rochelle Upfal, at
the front desk.
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Front Desk Number
(248)352-0208
Trowbridge Staff
Rochelle Upfal
Executive Director
Haylee Hutchison
Wellness & Transportation
Coordinator
Sherry Prokes
Business Office Manager
Kim Bradshaw
Maintenance Director
Joe Bell & Charles Patton
Drivers
Johnny Williams
Maintenance Technician
Brian Groth
Sales & Marketing Manager
Stacey Steptoe
Housekeeping Supervisor
Leah Michelis
Marketing Assistant
Lynn Mousseau
Housekeeper
Gordon Kerr
Director of Dining Services
Jasmine Cochran
Housekeeper
Sarah Daley
Executive Chef
Deborah Hardison
Housekeeper
Receptionists
Tina Parker
Laura Fields
Lakecia Gardner
Lakema Riser
Ikeysha Davis
Deanna Hebron
Housekeeper