UPCOMING EVENTS
P.A. Lunch, shopping, and
Enhanced License —
Wednesday, February 1
P.A. Symphony —
Saturday, February 4
Tea Dance with the Cat’s
Meow Band — Sunday,
February 5
Super Bowl LI Party —
Sunday, February 5
Sunny Farms Shopping —
Tuesday, February 7
P.T. Lunch and Yarn Shop
— Wednesday, February 8
WOW “Prevention of
Dementia” — Wednesday,
February 8
Knitting Party — Thursday,
February 9
Sequim Community
Orchestra — Friday,
February 10
Sequim Senior Singles —
Sunday, February 12
Valentines Day Gala —
Tuesday, February 14
Goodwill Shopping
Extravaganza —
Wednesday, February 15
Meet & Greet Luncheon —
Friday, February 17
Concert and Lunch at St.
Luke’s Church — Tuesday,
February 21
Tacoma Glass Museum —
Wednesday, February 22
High Tea at the Inn —
Saturday, February 25
February 2017
The daunting task of downsizing
Downsizing.
You are not
alone if the word brings on a sense
of foreboding, maybe even dread.
What?! Take all that I have accumulated in the last several decades of my
life and pare it down? Where to start?
How to start? How to finish?
Fortunately, you don’t have to tackle this process on your own. There are
a number of resources locally, and
nationally there is a budding industry
of senior moving managers. Mary
Kay Buysse, Executive Director for
the National Association of Senior
Move Managers says “they step in
when seniors can’t downsize alone, or
would rather not, or when the sorting
and moving process gets too contentious, or when adult children live hundreds or thousands of miles away or
are otherwise unavailable.” In addition, most of us are finding out that
our children want very little when it
comes to the possessions we spent a
lifetime collecting. Our culture is becoming more transient and reliant on
all things that can be kept digitally as
opposed to in a box.
Timing makes a huge difference in
how we experience the process, and it
comes down to control. When we
‘choose’ to do something, we are in
the driver’s seat. Feel the metaphorical brakes go on when you are told
that you ‘have’ to do something.
Downsizing is not only a daunting
task, i takes a lot of physical and mental energy. Better to approach it when
we know we are capable as opposed
to after some sort of crisis.
Downsizing - to make something
smaller. At a time in our lives when
the children have moved on and many
of us are leaving the workforce, we
have the opportunity to make choices
for our future. Rather than think of
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Betting on a Happy New Year
The residents and staff gathered together for Black Tie Casino night at the New
Year’s Eve party. From left to right, Beverly Humphrey, guest Dick Beare, Fred Chan,
Irene Kubala, and Barry U’ren are ready for another hand from Facility Director
turned dealer Ken Sands.
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Changes in 5ACKS are made to order
Facility Director Ken Sands and the crew from Copper Creek Fabrication put the
finishing touches on the pass-though window in the kitchen which will be used
for the new “cook-to-order” menu.
“Currently our service is cafeteCHRISTINE SPRINGER
ria style food,” says Lynn. The
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peak quality of food in the steam
More healthy choices…
table is only about 45 minutes.
Cook to order means “you will
Hot, fresh meals made to
have a healthier, custom made
order…
meal,” says Lynn, available for
It all means better food and better
all three meals.
service for our residents.
The new menu features choices
5ACKS went through a trans“woven throughout the menu
formation process throughout
with a Mediterranean theme,”
2016 not only adding more
says Lynn. “If anything, this is
healthy choices to the menu, but
going to expand your choices in
also installing and updating
dining every day. You can order
equipment in the kitchen. With
anything from a light salad to a
the updates complete, Executive
steak dinner and everything in
Chef Lynn Marshall says the
between.”
kitchen and dining staff are ready
They are looking to round out
to begin making the conversion to
the kitchen team with one more
a “cook to order” restaurant-style
chef. This will allow them to
menu for residents and guests this
move into areas of specialty such
month.
as baking, with Chef Ethel already appreciated throughout the
building as an amazing cookie
artisan. Residents can now choose
reduced sugar and sugar-free
cookies and desserts daily.
The new menu also comes with
expanded dining hours. 5ACKS
will be open throughout the day
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents
may order dinner as early as 3:30
p.m. up to 6:30 p.m., with the dining room closing for the evening
at 7 p.m.
Patrons and groups will also be
able to come in and enjoy the fine
dining and ambiance of 5ACKS
for breakfast and lunch. Additionally, resident’s guests and family
continue to be welcome for dinner. “We will always be able to
accommodate for resident guests
at any meal as we’ll have a different inventory of food,” says Lynn.
The change to cook-to-order has
been a long time coming. The
dining staff will undergo server
training to complete the process,
and they want to be sure to get it
right. Everything from the new
equipment, the pass-through window in the kitchen, and changes
on the menu have been leading up
to this moment. Lynn says the
kitchen staff is “excited to make
this change. We can’t wait.”
Chefs offering more ways to indulge in home-baked goodness
Everybody knows that Chef Ethel Endicott’s home-baked cookies are
the best. The dessert menu is expanding to include reduced or sugar-free
cookies and a delicious sugar-free dessert each day. There will also be several reduced sugar options throughout the month. If you haven’t tried these
healthier dessert options, we invite you to sample them today!
When one or two just won’t do, coming soon you’ll be able to purchase
cookies by the dozen to take home and enjoy. Chef Lynn is ironing out the
details. We’ll update you with availability and prices soon.
For your small groups, coffee and tea service will remain available and
complimentary; however, there will be a nominal fee for adding cookies to
your event reservation as the changes on the 5A CKS menu are rolled out.
We look forward to bringing you more ways to enjoy Chef Ethel’s cook- Chef Ethel bakes up fresh cookies
ies with the healthier options and to-go service!
every morning at Fifth Avenue.
February 2017
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The Y’s the place for great coaches, classes and community
Fran Joswick (right) and friend Andie Grams attend the water aerobic class
twice a week to build muscle tone and strength.
Fran noticed the improvements
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The
Y has implemented in other
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areas, too. “The Y itself is very
The YMCA is a welcome ad- well run. They have a friendly
dition to the community of Sestaff, and it’s kept in very good
quim and here at Fifth Avenue.
condition. It’s a very pleasant
They are serving a diverse comexperience.”
munity with members of all ages
Fran knew she was headed
and a commitment to maintaining
straight for the swimming pool
a balanced spirit, mind and body.
when The Y opened. With so
Fifth Avenue is also committed to
many classes and the variety of
helping residents in their pursuit
exercise equipment available,
of a healthy, active lifestyle. Partthough, people who haven’t had
nering with The Y is a natural fit.
the opportunity to take advantage
Fifth Avenue residents like Fran
of an exercise program might
Joswick were ready to jump back
wonder where to even begin.
into the gym – especially the pool
“We encourage people to start
– right after The Y opened in Nowith the Fit Pass,” says Membervember 2016. She regularly atship Coordinator Jessi Reynolds.
tends the water aerobics class,
The Y’s Fitness coaches help
which helps her build strength
people, “find where to start. You
and muscle tone. She says, “The
don’t need to feel intimidated by
prime benefit of being in the wathe machines,” she says. During
ter is that you are totally nonthe one-hour Fit Pass session, the
weight bearing. You’re able to do
coach discusses the member’s
a lot more for a lot longer in the
current level of activity and interwater than you could standing or
ests to build an exercise program
sitting in a chair.”
suited to get on a more physically
active track. Anyone, from couch
potato to seasoned marathon runner, can take advantage of the
knowledge and expertise of the
coaches. Fit Pass sessions are
easy to schedule at the concierge
desk or by calling The Y directly.
The Y offers a wide variety of
classes, which are included with
the membership at no additional
cost. The classes are also open
ended, so people can attend when
and what they prefer as their
schedule permits. Some of the
classes, such as the Zumba Gold,
are low-impact targeted toward a
senior demographic. Jessi adds,
“the instructors will tailor any
class to the ability of each participant.”
People sometimes just like to use
The Y to relax. “For someone
who hasn’t been as active for a
while, the sauna is a good place to
sweat some of the calories out.
People with arthritis often find
time in the hot tub helps ease
that,” Jessi says.
“We’re here for everybody,”
Jessi adds, and they do ensure
they have programs that are well
suited to Sequim’s senior population. “It’s just growing, and we’re
working to learn the community
needs.”
The Y isn’t just a great place to
exercise. “We have coffee every
day in the lounge,” says Jessi.
“It’s a community. We’re here for
everybody. You can come to socialize and sit in the hot tub.
We’re here for any level. If
you’ve never exercised before,
make a change. Try it out!”
Join us in welcoming February’s featured artists:
Jan Kepley’s photography, hand-crafted cards of Kay Kepley,
and a showcase of jewelry by Linda Parcell.
We invite you to a free reception Sunday, February 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
February 2017
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Win Perman begins a new chapter at Fifth Avenue
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“From New York to Moose
Pass” is the working title of Win
Perman’s memoirs. Throughout
her life, she’s gathered a lot of
life experience to make a rich story with many full chapters.
Win friendly nature and good
humor shines through as she reflects upon her life. She was born
on Long Island in Smithtown,
New York. “When I was 11, Father decided to move us all to
Moose Pass, Alaska.” She grew
up, got married, and had a family
there. There were two daughters
and a son. She jokes, “Then 12
years later, I had my bonus,” with
the birth of another daughter. “I
have four perfect children. It’s
unbelievable, but it’s true.
They’ve always been pretty neat
kids.”
She was a stay-at-home mom
while her children were young.
She started working as her kids
went into school. She worked
with the airlines in freight, but
found she preferred helping others. “Freight can’t talk back. I
rather deal with people,” she
says.
After her older bunch was
grown, she met lawyer Dale Perman from Seattle while working
in the travel industry. She and her
youngest daughter moved to Seattle, and she and Dale got married.
She opened a travel agency, she
says “right in the thick of it” in
Pioneer Square where she became
the top selling agent for Alaska
airlines.
Just as they were ready to make
a move to Montana, Dale passed
away. “I sold the property and
moved to Sequim,” Win says. “I
had a lot of energy and thought I
needed to keep busy. I opened a
Bed and Breakfast in Sequim.”
She successfully ran the B&B
business for the next ten years. In
that time, she met Captain Thomas Hart and spent a wonderful
seven years with him here in Sequim.
Win has also found time in her
life to become an accomplished
musician. She got her start as a
child on the violin, then moved
on to the mandolin. She’s added
the bongo drums and balalaika (a
three-string Russian instrument)
to her repertoire. Win played in
the Happy Gang 7-piece band for
a time, playing such venues at
Fifth Avenue and The Lodge at
Sherwood village. She still plays
most Sundays with a young guitar
player as they work on original
music. “Maybe someday we’ll
get something worked up to play
here at the Fifth. Who knows?”
she says optimistically.
As she gets settled in, Win’s
enjoying the fine dining and casual friendly atmosphere of Fifth
Avenue. She also appreciates the
availability of the community
rooms for group activities. She is
an active member of the “Word
Weaver’s” group, headed up by
Jack Barns, which will begin
meeting at Fifth Avenue in February. She’s an avid writer herself, and hopes her Fifth Avenue
neighbors will also find the writing group intriguing.
Knit one; purl two
Eva Rider (right) enjoys chatting it up,
sipping on some coffee and knitting with
her friends in a group that she hosts at
Fifth Avenue.
Right on your own doorstep, bring your group, event, breakfast or lunch meeting to Fifth Avenue!
Just go to the Concierge Desk and let the staff know when, what room you’ll need,
and size of your group. They’ll take care of the rest!
Available for local community groups and conveniently located, we have
rooms to accommodate gatherings from 2 to 50 here at Fifth Avenue.
Contact AJ Hitchcock at [email protected] or 360-683-3345
for more information about reserving a room for your event today!
February 2017
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Long-term guest rental helps Gail Gorden in the nick of time
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Gail Gorden found herself in a
good news/bad news situation.
The good news — her house near
Joyce sold more quickly than she
had anticipated. The bad news —
the construction of her new home
in Sequim wouldn’t be complete
for several months.
“I was desperately looking for
an apartment I could rent for a
few months. Rentals wanted one
year leases, and time was running
out.” Gail also is a pet parent to
five cats which added to the challenge of finding a place to temporarily call home.
“On a whim, I typed in
‘retirement communities’ and
found Fifth Avenue,” Gail said.
She called Community Relations
Director AJ Hitchcock. Gail told
AJ about her pets and was de-
lighted to hear, “Oh yes, we love
animals here.” She came in for a
tour and worked out a month to
month rental, and was able to
move in with two of her cats. The
others are comfortably residing in
her new house’s heated garage.
The long-term guest rental
evolved from a need to serve people in transition. “Because there is
such a shortage of rentals in
Clallam County, we broadened
our scope of availability to people
like Gail (having a home built), or
visitors in our community’s demographic who are considering
relocating to the Olympic Peninsula.” AJ says. “It is of great advantage to prospects from out of
state who are considering relocating to Fifth Avenue, giving them
an opportunity to get a ‘taste’ of
our community.”
Fifth Avenue has one single
bedroom apartment available for
long-term guest rental, which
Gail is currently enjoying. They
also have a studio “guest-room”
with two beds for residents’ family members to rent when they
come to visit.
Long-term guests are able to
choose amenities that fit their
lifestyle and budget, such as meal
service and housekeeping schedule, just like the annual leasing
residents.
The long-term guest apartment
will remain at Fifth Avenue depending on the demand in the
community. People interested in
availability can contact AJ Hitchcock at 360-683-3345 or email
[email protected].
“Fifth Avenue is the easiest
place I’ve ever lived in my life.
It’s much nicer than I anticipated.
There’s no place as convenient.
It’s safe and quiet...and I can
have my cats,” says Gail.
Writers wanted
Attention writers: beginners, seasoned,
in-between, writers of prose, poetry, musing,
memoirs, fiction, non-fiction, essays, tomes, epics,
writer wannabees, published or not —
all are welcome!
Jack Barnes has been conducting a writers group
known as “Word Weavers.” It is a very interesting
presentation by writers of all imagination and research backgrounds. We present a short piece of our
own original writing and we critique each other’s
work. It is a great learning tool for writers.
We’ve recently experienced a drop in
attendance at The Lodge, and would like
to find out how many people might
be interested in attending on the 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of each month.
The plan is to get a writers group
started at Fifth Avenue.
If you are interested, please contact
the concierge desk at 360-683-3345
or Win Perman at 360-683-1586 or
[email protected].
February 2017
More than knitting, get together for a good
visit with a little stitch here and there!
Start with the outing to a yarn shop in Port
Townsend and lunch Wednesday, February 8
at 11:30 a.m..
Then come to the Knitting Circle on Thursday,
February 9 at 11 a.m. to chat, laugh, and knit.
Just starting out? Eva Rider will be there to
help you learn the basics. If you’re an experienced knitter, come and
share your tips and
tricks.
But mostly, just come
and enjoy a good time!
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Outings full of fun, laughter, and adventure
Ready for a sweet treat, Arla Mohnkern’s Dairy Queen
blizzard is served upside down on an outing to Port Angeles for ice cream.
“Laughter and carrying-on” is a big part of the
fun says Arla Mohnkern when she and the other resident join in as they board the Fifth Avenue bus for
the many outings offered throughout the month.
Arla said it was an adjustment to not driving her
own vehicle, but the wide variety of outings offered
at Fifth Avenue, from the weekly bus route, the regular shopping trips, and outings just for fun, have
made it easier. “They’ll take you anywhere you
want to go. The Concierge Department is so willing
to do things we want to do,” she says.
Assistant Concierge Denise Aguilar is the driver
for a lot of the outings and thoroughly enjoys being
able to go on trips with the residents. “I love spending time with the residents and seeing them have fun.
It’s great I get to share their enthusiasm. This is the
time of my life!”
She says while on the bus they talk and banter just
like a family. These conversations lead to ideas for
other outings, too. “I ask them what they want to do,
where they want to go, and what interests them,” she
says.
“They take our input and suggestions and look into
it,” says Arla.
The bus always carries lap blankets, and water, and
depending on the outing, light snacks. The concierge
department does everything they can to make the outings comfortable and enjoyable.
Fifth Avenue offers a variety of adventures and
good times with great friends that are just a bus ride
away. Sign up sheets are at the front desk, and be
sure to stop by with your suggestions for more great
outings.
Group beginning for people to process grief
Grief is something that everyone experiences, whether through
a loved-ones passing, a divorce,
or some other life event such as
dealing with a family member’s
dementia challenges. “We all deal
with grief, regardless of how,”
says retired pastor and Fifth Avenue resident Bill Branch. Bill is
beginning an on-going group to
study how to deal with grief,
starting in February.
“Grief is a process,” explains
Bill. “You get to where you can
handle it.” Every person goes
through the process in a different
way, and some people find they
need support and community in
getting through the emotions. Bill
experienced this himself with the
passing of his wife Libby. “I went
through a period of depression,”
says Bill. After a time, a friend
recommended he see a counsellor
to help. With his pastoral backFebruary 2017
ground, he initially thought, “I do
counselling. I don’t go to it.”
However, he took his friend’s advice and got some help. Bill was
introduced
to
the
book
“Experiencing Grief” by H. Nor-
man Wright which he found very
informative, and the counsellor
recommended he join a grief support group.
While he doesn’t claim to be an
expert on the subject, having undergone the stages himself he has
a deep empathy for people who
are experiencing grief. Bill understands the support value in gathering together as a community to
share stories. He’s looking to
share information from experts
with Biblically based books,
DVD series, and guest speakers.
There is a signup sheet for people interested in the group at the
Concierge Desk. The public is
also invited to take part in this ongoing group by calling 360-6833345. More information about the
date and time for the group is also
available at the Concierge Desk.
“This is a way to open up and
have some healing,” says Bill.
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Venture out with fellow residents and the concierge into Sequim, the
Olympic Peninsula and beyond on these Fifth Avenue Van outings.
P.A. Lunch, shopping and
DMV — Wednesday, February 1
at 11:30 a.m. Be ready to go to
the Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia, in March
by getting your enhanced driver’s
license or Washington State ID.
We’ll also have lunch and enjoy
some shopping in Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Symphony no. 3
— Saturday, February 4 at 9 a.m.
The orchestra performs the music
of composers Debussy, Mozart,
and Schumann at the Sequim
Worship Center. Tickets are $5.
Sunny Farms — Tuesday, February 7 at 1:30 p.m. Fresh produce, organic food, a full nursery,
and a knowledgeable staff make
shopping at Sunny Farms in
Carlsborg a great experience.
P.T. Yarn Shop and Lunch —
Wednesday, February 8 at 11:30
a.m. Have a great lunch in Port
Townsend and enjoy the selections in the yarn shop, so you’ll
be ready for the Knitting Party!
WOW “Prevention of Dementia: an Integrative Approach”
— Wednesday, February 8 at
2:15 p.m. The Dungeness Valley
Health & Wellness Clinic continues the “Working on Wellness”
series at Trinity United Methodist
Church.
Sequim Community Orchestra
— Friday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
Enjoy the fine performance from
our local musicians.
Ross Shopping — Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. Shop for
name brands, fashions and home
décor at discount prices on Senior
discount day.
Goodwill shopping extravaganza — Wednesday, February 15 at
11:00 a.m. Head out on a shopping adventure to the Goodwill
stores of Port Townsend, Silverdale and Bremerton with a
lunch stop along the way.
Concert and Lunch at St.
Luke’s Church — Tuesday, February 21 at 11:30 a.m. A topnotch performance by talented
musicians and lunch is a short bus
ride away. Tickets are $12.
Goodwill shopping — Tuesday
February 21 at 1:30 p.m. Find
unique bargains and treasures on
Senior discount day!
Tacoma’s Museum of Glass —
Wednesday, February 22 at 9
a.m. This museum is designed as
a celebration of the studio glass
movement. The awe inspiring
and beautiful artwork will fill
you with wonder and appreciation for these amazing pieces.
Tickets are $12.
George Washington’s Birthday
Tea — Saturday, February 25 at
2:15 p.m. Join George Washington as he reminisces about his life
and times in colonial America
during an afternoon birthday tea.
Enjoy the traditional three tiered
menu on the oceanfront veranda
at Sequim’s elegant George
Washington Inn. We will be travelling with our neighbors from
The Lodge. Reservations are $37.
Shop local Sequim — Tuesday,
February 28 at 1:30 p.m. Peruse
the many fine merchants located
right here in Sequim.
Fifth Avenue Bus Route —
**NOW ON THURSDAY** at
1:30 p.m. Each week, the bus
takes you to destinations throughout Sequim to check off your
shopping and errand lists.
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‘downsizing’ as making our world smaller, what if we approach it as
the process by which we create space to compose a fuller life, one
that is dominated by the things we want to do rather than have to do?
The more space and possessions we own, the more we have to take
care of, whether dusting, scrubbing or mowing. Alleviate the clutter
from our lives and we are freed up to spend more time doing the
things we have always wanted to do. By letting go of our ‘stuff’ we
create a void that can be filled with new activities and relationships,
ones that we can nourish and develop in the next chapter of our lives.
Our mission at Fifth Avenue is ‘to inspire healthy, active lifestyles
and vibrant community interaction for our residents.’ Wherever you
call home, that is a formula for a great quality of life. It begins with
letting go and making room for all life still has to offer.
February 2017
Our residents
are invited to an elegant evening in 5ACKS. Formal attire is
requested: black and white for
the gentlemen, and red and
white for the ladies.
Enjoy the tantalizing main
course of Salmon Roulade or
Butter Rosemary Filet Mignon.
There will be contests and
prizes awarded, too!
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Art Show Reception — Sunday, February 5 from 1
to 3 pm. in the Gallery. This month display includes
Jan Kepley’s photography, hand-crafted cards by
Kay Kepley and jewelry by Linda Parcell.
Tea Dance with the Cat’s Meow Band — Sunday,
February 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in 5A CKS. Spend a delightful afternoon dancing and listening to the music
and enjoy the light refreshments. Always free to residents.
Super Bowl LI — February 5 at 3 p.m. in the Billiard Room. It’s the Patriots vs the Falcons for this
year’s biggest football game. Bring some snacks to
share, the concierge will bring some, too. Stop by the
front desk for the football squares — $0.50 per
square for the big game.
Knitting Party — Thursday, February 9 at 11 a.m.
in the Lobby. Whether you’re an expert at knitting or
are ready to learn, come to the party to chat, laugh,
and share tips and tricks about knitting.
Sequim Senior Singles — February 12 at 12 p.m. in
5ACKS and the Multipurpose Room. This dynamic
group holds their monthly lunch meeting at Fifth Avenue. They get together throughout the month for
games, outings, and good conversation. Single seniors are invited to observe and find out more about
becoming a group member.
Town Hall Meeting — Wednesday February 8 at 10
a.m. in the Activity Room. Hear from the department
heads about all the things happening inside Fifth Avenue. This is a time for residents to ask questions and
share thoughts.
Get fit with Teresa — Friday, February 3 and 17 at
11 a.m. in the Activity Room. Fitness instructor Te-
resa Schmid leads the class in a series of strengthening and balance exercises.
Resident Birthday Party — Wednesday, February 8
at 4:30 p.m. in 5A CKS. Extend happy birthday wishes to our friends and neighbors with February birthdays...and have cake!
Valentine’s Day Gala — Tuesday, February 14 at 5
p.m. Enjoy 5A CKS elegant gourmet dinner exclusively for our residents at this elegant Valentine’s
Day celebration. If you have formal wear, men are
requested to don their black and white attire, and red
and white for the ladies. There will be prizes awarded during dinner. See the concierge department for
more details.
Meet and Greet Social— Friday, February 17 at
3:30 p.m. Meet your newest neighbors and socialize
in a relaxed atmosphere.
Clallam County Gem and Mineral Group —
Tuesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose
Room. Learn about wire wrapping gemstones with
the CCGM group. Residents can join in to construct
one piece of jewelry for free.
Hawaiian Dance — Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the
Activity Room. Na Hula O Wahine Iikea share their
love of Hula as they come to practice each week at
Fifth Avenue. Residents are welcome to come and
observe this graceful dance.
Tai Ji Quan Movement for Better Balance — Sign
up at the front desk for the next session. Take advantage of this 12 week course designed to improve
balance and cognition and reduce fall risk.
… Reminders of This and That ...
Installing CO detectors — Facili-
ty Director Ken Sans has new carbon
monoxide detectors ready for installation in the
apartments. Although there is nothing in the apartments that would produce CO, by fire code every
apartment must have one. There is a 10-year battery
in the detectors, so they shouldn’t ever sound an
alarm. If it does happen to go off, there is a reset button on the detector to silence the alarm. If you have
any questions about the detector, please contact Ken.
New keyless locks on outside doors — The
front entrance and outside door to the carport now
have combination locks.
Don’t keep it cool — Please remember to firmly
close the outside door in the mail room. When it’s
accidently left ajar, the lobby cool down very quickly.
Doggies doing their business — Please remember to clean up dog waste from around the grounds
after your pooch has completed his/her call of nature.
Join us for a tour of the Museum of Glass in Tacoma featuring art and live exhibitions dedicated to inspire and ignite creativity through the artistic medium of glass.
Wednesday February 22 at 9 a.m.
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Poker — Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in
the Multi-purpose Room.
Skip Bo — Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. in the
Card Room.
Bingo — Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Activity Room.
‘56+10 Game — Saturday at 6 p.m.
Bridge — we have several clubs on various days and
times; ask at the front
desk about joining in with
an existing group ...or
start your own!
Marking a milestone
Photo by Fred Chan
I would like to thank all those who attended my 100th
birthday party. You made it very special for me. It
seems impossible that I am 100 years old!
Thanks again,
Helen Thomas
February 5, 2017
Exclusively
for people
who are on
the Waiting
List, Fifth Avenue offers the
evening meal
NOW THIS I’M READY FOR!
dinner card.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal in 5ACKS, get to know your future neighbors, and experience the culture
of Fifth Avenue.
Dining cards are available at the front desk;
10 meals for $150.
AT 5ACKS
Contact AJ Hitchcock for details at 360-683-3345
or [email protected]
3:30 p.m. in the Billiard Room
Bring some snacks to share. The
Concierge Department will provide
hotdogs and popcorn.
We’ll see who wins the big game!
Sign up for the Football Squares pool at
the front desk before the game.
It’s the Super Bowl, so the ante
$0.50 per square.
February 2017
featuring
The Cat’s
Meow Band
Sunday,
February 5
2-4 p.m.
Dance to the music
and enjoy some light
snacks in 5ACKS
Residents — free
Shipley members — $4
Guests — $5
NOW THIS I’M READY FOR...
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Good friends, good times keep everyone warm
Photo courtesy of The Lodge at Sherwood Village
The cold winter weather transforms 5th
Avenue’s fountain into a magnificent ice
sculpture.
“This is a serious bid,” says Marcia Bingham (second from the right) as she contemplates her next move in the bridge
game.
Beverly Humphrey, Ramona Robb, and
Irene Kubala enjoy a light lunch and chatting it up at January’s Block Party.
Photo by Dave Upham
Photo by Fred Chan
Magician Louie Foxx entertains the residents with his
signature bubble trick.
(Left) Dottie Reiman means
business when it comes to
poker night with Barry King
and Barry U’ren.
Ivo and Judy Gates share a bit of bubbly
with their friends and neighbors at Fifth
Avenue in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!
Everyone had a
great time ushering in 2017 at the
New Year’s Eve
Black Tie Casino
night. Fred Chan
was the big winner at the poker
table. Julie King
won second
place at the
black jack table.
Harold Beck took
third with bets
placed on the
roulette wheel.
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now THIS i’m ready for... February 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
11:30 P.A.
Lunch/
Shopping/
Enhanced
License
1:00 Hawaiian
Dance
6:00 Poker
5 1-3 Resident 6 9:15 Exercise
Art Show
10:00 Skipbo
Reception
6:00 Netflix Movie
2-4 Tea Dance
3:00 Super
Bowl LI
6:00 Poker
7 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
1:00 Bible Study
1:30 Sunny
Farms
3:00 Bingo
6:00 Spite &
Malice
Thursday
2 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
1:30 Fifth Ave
Bus Route
8 9:15 Exercise
9 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
10:00 Skipbo
10:00 Town Hall 11:00 Knitting
Meeting
Party
11:30 P.T. Lunch 1:30 Fifth Ave
& Yarn Shop
Bus Route
1:00 Hawaiian
Dance
2:15 WOW —
Prevention of
Dementia
4:30 Resident
Bday Party
6:00 Poker
Friday
Saturday
3 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
11:00 Get Fit w/
Teresa
6:00 Poker
4 9:15 Exercise
9:00 P.A.
Symphony #3
6:00 ‘56+10
Game
10 9:15 Exercise 11 9:15 Exercise
10:00 Skipbo
6:00 Poker
7:00 Sequim
Community
Orchestra
6:00 ‘56+10
Game
12
13 9:15 Exercise 14 9:15 Exercise 15 9:15 Exercise 16 9:15 Exercise
17 9:15 Exercise 18 9:15 Exercise
19 6:00 Poker
20 9:15 Exercise 21 9:15 Exercise 22 9:15 Exercise 23 9:15 Exercise
24 9:15 Exercise 25 9:15 Exercise
26 6:00 Poker
27 9:15 Exercise 28 9:15 Exercise
12:00 Sequim
Senior
Singles
6:00 Poker
February 2017
10:00 Skipbo
1:30 Ross
6:00 Netflix Movie Shopping
3:00 Bingo
6:00 Spite &
Malice
10:00 Skipbo
10:00 Skipbo
6:00 Netflix Movie 11:30 Concert
and Lunch at
St. Luke’s
1:30 Goodwill
Shopping
3:00 Bingo
6:00 Spite &
Malice
10:00 Skip Bo
1:30 Shop Local
6:00 Netflix Movie Sequim
3:00 Bingo
6:00 Spite &
Malice
6:00 CCGMA:
Jewelry
10:00 Skipbo
1:00 Hawaiian
Dance
6:00 Poker
9:00 Tacoma
Museum of
Glass
10:00 Skipbo
1:00 Hawaiian
Dance
6:00 Poker
10:00 Skipbo
1:30 Fifth Ave
Bus Route
10:00 Skipbo
1:30 Fifth Ave
Bus Route
10:00 Skipbo
11:00 Get Fit w/
Teresa
3:30 Meet &
Greet Social
6:00 Poker
10:00 Skipbo
6:00 Poker
6:00 ‘56+10
Game
6:00 ‘56+10
Game
Should you prefer to
discontinue mail service
of 5th Avenews,
please email us at
[email protected]
or call (360) 683-3345.
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Want to take a closer look? Come on in!
Have questions, or want to schedule a tour?
Contact Community Relations
Director AJ Hitchcock
360.683.3345
[email protected]
Check out our Website at
www.thefifthavenue.com

From Hwy 101, take the Sequim
Avenue Exit.
MANAGEMENT STAFF
Executive Director:
Concierge:
Bob Hitchcock
Donna Ingram
Move-in Coordinator:
Executive Chef:

Head north on Sequim Avenue.

Turn left on to Hendrickson road.
Leslie Miller
Lynn Marshall

Fifth Avenue is on the right — just
Community
Relations Director:
Facilities Director:
Our Mission:
"To inspire healthy, active lifestyles
and vibrant community interaction
for our residents."
AJ Hitchcock
Ken Sands
We are proud to partner with these fine local organizations:
Fifth Avenue
500 W. Hendrickson Rd.
Sequim WA 98382
NOW THIS I’M READY FOR!
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