Burcham Beacon
Volume 10
5th Edition
May 2017
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Residents, staff and the children had a hopping
good time during our annual Easter Egg Hunt on
Friday, April 14. Residents and volunteers filled
and hid over 1,250 eggs throughout our
community.
Along with searching for eggs, children were able
to get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny and
play bunny-themed games for prizes.
Just as in history, the lighthouse gave a guiding light
to conduct mariners to their
destination, so will the
Burcham Beacon act as a
guide to Aging with Grace.
A special thank you to the volunteers from Spartans Rebuilding Michigan and Lansing Community College Nursing for all their assistance in decorating, hiding eggs, helping with the games and
photos and for generously donating candy. Thank
you to all the staff, residents and families who also donated candy.
Tiger’s Opening Day
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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4
5
6
7
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Music & Enrichment
Employee Spotlights
Reminiscing
Special Events
Resident Center Happenings
CHR 2nd & 3rd floor
Neighborhoods
9 Places to Go
10 Regular Program Descriptions
11/12 Wellness
13 Foundation
14 Memorials
18 Spiritual Wellness
& Support Groups
19 Movie Listings
Residents and staff received a special visit from Paws at our Opening Day
Celebration. Residents enjoyed gathering to watch the first Detroit Tiger’s
game of the season.
Despite the Tiger’s loss, 0-8, to the Seattle Mariners, the group was all smiles
for photos and hopeful for a great season!
Newsletter Staff
Co-Editors
Nancy Hanford
Bruce Greenman
Alesha Williams
Layout/Design
Nancy Hanford
Feature Writers
Bruce Greenman
Publicity
Tammy Terwilliger
2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377
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From the Desk of the Executive Director . . .
2016
MayApril
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by Pam Ditri
I
t is widely agreed that the need for trained healthcare workers continues to grow as our
population ages, while at the same time, a shortage of both skilled and unskilled talent
persists among those trained to work in healthcare. The U.S. Census Bureau reports, "the
number of Americans aged 65 or older will nearly double, from 43.1 million to 83.7 million,
between 2012 and 2050" (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014). Healthcare organizations have become extremely competitive with one another for the limited number of available workers.
This combination of challenges - rapidly growing need, limited availability and heightened
competition for trained workers - places exceptional difficulties on senior care communities such as Burcham
Hills when it comes to recruitment and retention of trained and qualified employees.
Burcham Hills
Leadership Team
Pam Ditri, NHA
Executive Director
827-1042
Nancy Hanford
Communications / Exec. Asst.
827-1043
Cindy Popovitch
Director of Organizational Dev.
827-2954
Jim Kaczmarczyk
Director of Finance/Controller
351-4662
Pegi Chatti, RN, NHA
CHR Administrator
827-1037
Barb Smith, NHA
Director of Quality & Strategy
349-4803
Marcy Harris, LPN
Director of Resident Center
827-0361
Mark Sarvis
Director of Building & Grounds
351-3642
Jennifer Sokol
Director of Hospitality
827-1025
Jessi Kvatek, RN
CHR Director of Nursing
827-1038
Bill Cosby
Director of Sales
487-0832
Abdullah Masood
Director of Operations
827-0692
Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE
Foundation Director
827-2924
Sarah Metz
Business Development Director
827-1059
Burcham is taking a strategic approach to attracting and maintaining a strong
workforce in all areas, including nurses, caregivers, CNAs, environmental
services and hospitality workers. Just a few of our recruitment efforts involve
extensive outreach and collaboration with educational and professional entities, use of social media, employee referrals and networking. We’ve initiated
a new relationship with St. Vincent Catholic Charities to employee refugees,
two of which have recently been hired. Another creative effort in the works
is the Volunteer To Employment Pathway program, during which 25 to 30
potential employees each year would participate in an enriching volunteer
program intended to lead to permanent employment. Employee feedback has
led to creative incentives and a variety of scheduling options being implemented, which has positively impacted employee satisfaction. New hires and
employees are regularly approached for suggestions to attract candidates.
While our retention rates remain strong, in the mid 80% range, we remain
diligent with monitoring and reducing turnover. We also align closely with
the Life Care Services’ HR team. Burcham’s turnover goal is 27% for 201718. Burcham’s Human Resources department is launching a “deep drill”
project, which will gather the largest possible set of business intelligence related to turnover. This data will be used to strategically target the preventable
causes of turnover, and to create action plans for addressing those causes.
Burcham’s Leadership strives continually to build strong relationships and
remain engaged with employees, and to create a work environment supportive of successful outcomes. Overall, our staff remain proud of the important
and rewarding work that they undertake every day at Burcham Hills. Despite
obstacles and challenges they may encounter, they primarily remain optimistic that we will be able to weather the worker shortage storm. These exceptional qualities demonstrate that Burcham remains positive as an employer,
and we look forward to continuing this legacy in the many years to come.
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Music & Enrichment
“Big House” Book Club *
Music Opportunities
Burcham Sings! Chorus Concert
Resident and MSU Student collaboration of their performance titled “Elation.”
Thursday, May 4
7:30 pm / AWR
Student Piano Performance
Students of Marina Ionescu will perform
Saturday, May 6
3:30 pm / AWR
The Steiner Chorale Performance
Community-based chorale with reputation for high
quality performances of familiar musical works and
non-traditional choral music.
Monday, May 8
7:00 pm / AWR
Thursday Night Special w/ Double Play Flute & Tuba
Flute and Tuba performance w/ Amy & Patrick
Thursday, May 18
7:00 pm / AWR
Thursday Night Special with Fred Walker
Songs we can’t forget: Music of the 20s, 30s, & 40s
Thursday, May 25
7:00 pm / AWR
Intergenerational Exercise Class
Wednesday, May 10, 10:00-10:45 am / AWR
Children from Peoples Church Preschool will join the
residents in a gentle and fun fitness
group.
Travel Log Series
Join Tammy T. as she discusses her
trips to Hong Kong and China.
Tuesday, May 16 / 2:30 pm / AWR
Burcham Hills
Resident Center
Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Dennis Faucher Family Room (5th Flr RC)
Ada Whitehouse Room (1st Floor RC)
Private Dining Room (2nd Floor RC)
Wellness Center (1st Floor RC)
Leisure Studio (1st Floor CHR)
Scenic View Dining Room (2nd RC)
Stansell Patio (1st CHR)
Great Lakes Living Room (3rd RC)
Location Key
 BH
 RC
 CHR
 DFFR
 AWR
 PDR
 WC
 LS
 SVDR
 SP
 GLLR
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Monday, May 15
1:30 pm / 5th floor Lounge
“Swamplandia”
by Karen Russell
*Be sure to make notes of areas you wish to discuss.
If you would like a book or more information, contact
Margaret Rockwell 333-1856 or Jane Bunge 337-3162.
Bring your book to return and pick up a copy of your next
book.
Art Appreciation*
With Ethel Anthony
Friday, May 19
10:00 am / PDR
Preuss Pets Animal Encounter
Snakes, Parrots and Lizards, OH
MY! Come see what Preuss Pets
brings this month!
Friday, May 19
1:30 pm / AWR
Birds of a Feather
Bird enthusiasts share their love of all
things, “birds!”
Tuesday, May 30 / 2:00 pm / SVDR
College with Gordon R.
2:00 pm / AWR
Thursday, May 4
Thursday, May 11
Thursday, May 18
Thursday, May 28
Continuation of the series on
Franklin D. Roosevelt, his life
and career to 1940.
Additional May Holidays
May 4 - Star Wars Day
May 6 - National Nurses Day
May 20 - Armed Forces Day
May 29 - Memorial Day
*All programing complies with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Some
programs may require support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments
prior to the event.
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Employee Spotlights
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Employee Spotlight ~ Jimmy Ireland
Please welcome James Ireland to Burcham Hills. “Jimmy,” as he prefers to be
called, just recently started with the Maintenance Department. He will be working on weekends during the day, and part-time during the week, as needed. Jimmy was encouraged to apply at Burcham
Hills by his stepdaughter Celest Burge, who works on the Resident Center Sales Team.
Jimmy was born and raised in Mason, Michigan, and has spent most of his life there. He is the oldest child and
has 7 younger siblings. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer. He served active duty for two years, and reserve duty for another four years. He has worked in the construction industry ever since, and has gained a tremendous amount of experience that we are thankful to add to
the team. He retired approximately two years ago, but is looking forward to working part-time to keep himself
active.
He is married to Dolores, his wife of 13 years, and together they have six children: Celest, Ian, James, Will, John
and Erin, who are all in their late 20s to mid-30s. They also have 13 grandchildren, whom they love to spend
time with, a Chocolate Lab named Shilo and a fat cat named Milo.
In his spare time, Jimmy really enjoys being out on his property in the wooded area hunting, hiking, playing
horseshoes or hanging out with his dog and grandchildren. He has also enjoyed motorcycle riding in the past and
plans to buy another dirt bike soon.
So far, he says that he is very impressed with how friendly everyone is at Burcham Hills, and is enjoying working here. “I like the variety of people, and how really, really nice and helpful everyone has been. I like to be
around friendly people.”
Well, we think you’re at the right place Jimmy!
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I bolted down the vice and then took the glue out of the garage and glued the chair rungs and legs. I fashioned
glue clamps out of turnbuckles I found in the basement and short lengths of rope from the attic. Excess glue
squeezed out from the joints. This had to be wiped off so I went into the house to get some rags from the rag
hamper in the corner of the basement. On the way out, my wife asked me how the limb clearing job was coming
along. I snarled that I was getting to it as fast as I could.
I took the rags out to clean the chair, and decided to bring it inside where it was warmer. After a cup of coffee to
restore my energy and calm my nerves, I went outside to oil the limb saw.
It was getting too dark and too late to start on the limb, so I carefully oiled the saw and put it back behind the
wood pile. Then I gathered up all of the tools and put them back where they belonged which wasn’t necessarily
from whence they came.
Back in the kitchen I told my wife the limb project would have to wait a week. Tomorrow, after church, we
would set aside some time for repairing broken rain spouts, I explained. As it turned out, I did not get the down
spouts repaired on Sunday. Here is what happened,
Right after church I changed my clothes, went out to get the tin shears and…………
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Reminiscing
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Springtime Projects Can Become Insurmountable
by Bruce Greenman
I
n the old days, back when I was living in my home in East Lansing, May was when I started getting around to outside jobs that should have been completed in April. Things never
seemed to go smoothly for me. I especially recall an early day in May when I decided to get
going.
However, true to tradition, I always seemed to get busy with projects that I often found myself
working all day on a certain job but never actually starting it. Perhaps you don’t see how that
is possible? If so, you completely fail to appreciate the effort involved in not getting something done. Listen
closely:
My plan was to remove a dead limb that broke the clothesline when it fell on the garden. I also wanted to clean
up the garden for plantings and saw up the limb for firewood.
Right after breakfast, bright and early, I went out to get my limb saw which I kept in the playhouse. The playhouse wasn’t really a playhouse anymore, but it made a dandy tool shed. On the way, I tripped over a loose
threshold. I wriggled it back into place and after a fruitless search decided the saw must be in the garage.
I had problems raising the garage door and decided the tracks and pulleys needed oil. If it got any
worse my wife might hurt her back. I looked for the oil can and remembered it was in the playhouse.
I got the oil can and on the way out tripped over the loose threshold again. I put down the oil can and examined the step closely. I figured now was the time to fix it.
I crawled up in the attic of the garage and found a couple of pieces of lumber that would make an adequate
threshold. Then I got together a hammer and pry bar from the basement and removed the rotted threshold. After
I found my ruler and small hand saw and the right size nails in the cellar, attic, garage and kitchen drawer, I started the project.
When I finished it was lunch time. My wife asked how the limb sawing was going and I told her I was getting
there.
After lunch I went out to get the limb saw and tripped over the oil can, which reminded me I had
to oil the
overhead door. I couldn’t reach the pulleys so I got the stepladder from the cellar, but it would not
open
until I oiled the hinges. After oiling the hinges and tightening some loose screws, I climbed up and
oiled the pulleys. When finished, I folded up the ladder and took it back to the basement because if I
didn’t put things away in the proper place, I would have trouble finding them again.
I went back to the garage and finally found the limb saw behind a pile of firewood. The saw was so
rusty I decide to oil it. But I could not find the oil can, even in the cellar. I eventually spotted it on the
garage beam where I had left it after oiling the pulleys. I could not reach it, so I went and got a kitchen chair to
stand on…I thought that was easier than going to get the ladder again.
When I stood on the chair, it wobbled. Close examination revealed the trouble – two legs and three rungs were
loose.
I went to the basement and found the wood glue, but could not get the cap off. I had to use the vice on the workbench. The vice almost fell on my foot again. For years I had been meaning to bolt it down. The time was now,
before it fell off onto somebody.
I had to find the right bolts, along with the right nuts, washers and lock washers. That meant pawing through a
lot of coffee cans in the cellar, attic and garage. Then I had to locate the drill.
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2016
MayApril
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Special Events
In celebration of
Mother’s Day and
Mothers everywhere!
Saturday, May 13
2:30 pm / AWR
Friday, May 5
2:30 pm / 2 RC Lobby
Join us for a nacho bar
and festive music.
Feel free to wear your sombrero!
Ay, Caramaba!!
Join us for a delightful Ladies Tea Social with
entertainment by the barbershop quartet ,
“Spur of the Moment Gang.”
Oopsy Daisy Flower Sales
Friday, May 12
3:00 - 5:00 pm / 2RC Lobby
Fresh flowers will be for sale just in time for
Mother’s Day.
Friday, May 26
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Under the carport
Slip on your boots and grab your lasso for this
country western themed event. Be sure to invite your friends and family to join in on the
fun. Come ready to enjoy a buffet of good ol’
homemade fixins!
“Community Memorial Service: A Celebration of Life”
Friday, May 19, 10:00—Noon
Ada Whitehouse Room
Please join us as we honor those residents who have passed over the past six
months. Flowers will be offered to those with raised hands as we read the
names of those who have passed.
“Elation”
Thursday, May 4
7:30 pm / AWR
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Groups You Don’t Want to Miss!
Artist Studio
Calligraphy
We will be reviewing calligraphy
techniques for writing as well as
embellishments and figures.
May 3 @ 2:00 pm
4th floor Lounge
Academic Lecture Series
These short insightful talks are an
enjoyable way to learn a little about what
is going on in the world of science.
Every Friday @ 9:45 am
Ada Whitehouse Room
RC Happenings
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Eagle Scout Project
This month, we had a chance to thank
Sam at our Wine & Cheese Social for
the wonderful trugs, which he made for
our gardens. Sam constructed these
raised garden beds in an effort to earn
his distinction as an Eagle Scout. (See
full article on page 15.)
Creative Crafters
Paper Mache Seed Bombs
May 17 @ 2:00 pm
5th floor Lounge
4th Floor Neighborhood
Scrabble
Every Tuesday
1:30-2:30 pm
4th floor Lounge
Neighborhood Meeting &
Wine & Cheese Social
Thursday, May 25
2:00 pm
4th floor Lounge
Birthday Party
Thursday, May 18
1:30 pm
4th floor Lounge
Join your neighbors as they
celebrate their special day!
All 4th floor residents, families
& staff are encouraged to attend.
With Spring arriving with its warmer
weather, it’s time to go outside and
get some sunshine.
We meet at 9:45 am,
every Thursday on the
4th floor for our . . .
Making Strides Walking Group
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CHR—2nd & 3rd Flr Happenings
Residents on both floors participated in painting
flower pots and planting flowers as part of an
Earth Day project. A special thanks to our MSU
volunteers for allowing us this opportunity!
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Resident Council Meeting
Located on 2nd floor CHR
Wednesday, May 31 @ 11:00 am
This meeting is for both 2nd & 3rd floor
neighborhoods. Please join us and
receive information about things happening
within your neighborhood. We also value
your input and feedback!
Monthly Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 17 @ 3:00 pm
1st floor CHR Dining Room
Upcoming Events 2nd floor Neighborhood
2nd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 25 @ 3:00 pm
Families & staff are encouraged to attend.
Birthday Party
Thursday, May 25 @ 3:30 pm
Come celebrate our
May Birthdays!
Upcoming Events 3rd floor Neighborhood
3rd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 30 @ 2:30 pm
Families & staff are encouraged to attend.
Birthday Party
Tuesday, May 30 @ 3:00 pm
Come celebrate
our May Birthdays!
2nd Floor CHR Event Outing
3rd Floor CHR Lunch Outing
Scoopy Doo’s Old Fashioned
Ice Cream
Logan’s Roadhouse
Thursday, May 4
12:30 pm — 3:00 pm
**Please contact Maegan or Eldon
if you would like to attend.
Thursday, May 18
11:00 am — 2:00 pm
**Please contact Maegan or Eldon
if you would like to attend.
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Places to Go
Men’s Event Outing:
R.E. Olds Museum
Don’t miss this popular
Lansing attraction featuring
an impressive collection of
automobiles.
Tuesday, May 9
Departing at 9:30 am
Return at 12:00 pm
Cost: $5
Please sign up by May 8
Men of Orpheus
Plymouth Congregational Church
The Men of Orpheus is an well-known group with
a passion for singing and devoted to enhancing
and advancing vocal music.
Tuesday, May 12
Departing at 9:30 am
Return at 12:00 pm
Cost: $10
Please sign up by May 11
Premium Series
Save the Date ...
Lansing Lugnuts Outing
Friday, June 16
game starts at 7:05 pm
Seniors Eat Free Night
Lugnuts vs West Michigan
See flyers and the June Beacon for more details. Sign
up is now available in the 2RC Lobby or by calling the
Recreation Office at (517) 827-1068
Guidelines for Premium Series Outings:
An outing will be considered a Premium Series Outing, if…
• It takes place in the evening or on a weekend and also
requires extra staff; and/or
• The outing requires the advanced purchase of tickets.
Note: If a resident purchases tickets via Burcham’s group
advanced ticket purchase, but chooses to use alternate
transportation (non-Burcham), then the upcharge for the
outing will not apply.
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Lunch Bunch Outing
Blondie’s Barn
Friday, May 19
Depart at 11:00 am
Cost: $15-$20
Please sign up by May 18
Peoples Church Preschool Visit
Join us in visiting the children at Peoples Church
Preschool. The children are excited to host our visit
and show us their classroom.
Thursday, May 25
Departing at 9:00 am/ Return by 10:15 am
Please sign up by May 24
April Neighborhood Outings
Get to know your neighbors!
Check with your Recreation
Therapist or Therapy Leader for
the specific time and destination
of your outing.
Tuesday
May 2 Memory Care
Thursday
May 4 2CHR Event
Thursday
May 11 Resident Center
Thursday
May 18 3CHR Lunch
Wednesday May 24 Memory Care
Outings Sign-up Procedure
Please sign up in the 2nd floor Resident Center Lobby
(table in hall by kitchen) at least 48-hours in advance for
ALL outings and shopping trips, unless otherwise stated
on sign up sheet. If you find it difficult to sign yourself up,
you may also contact the Receptionist at 351-8377.
Please be aware that signing up does not guarantee attendance. Number of seats as well as the needs and
safety of the individuals will be evaluated. You will be
notified once a decision is made on the final attendance.
To provide a fair opportunity for others, we may limit the
number of outings individual attend each month. ALL
trips depart from the 2RC Lobby.
NOTE: Outing locations are accessible to ALL residents
unless other wise noted on flyer and sign-up sheets. Accessible transportation is provided and wheelchairs can
be requested in advance for your added convenience. If
you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to
attend, please contact the receptionist prior to signing up.
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Regularly Scheduled Program Descriptions
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Academic Lecture Series (Mon. & Fri., 9:45 am/AWR): Each week a new lecture from online educational
sources will be presented. Residents select the series they wish to have presented next.
Bridge (Tues., 3:00 pm): This independent program reserves a space and time for residents with a love of
Bridge to meet and play. If you love Bridge and want more information, please contact a Recreation staff.
Card Making (Mon., 3:15 pm/4RC): Whether you need a card for a special occasion or just like being creative,
Recreation staff will assist you in making a beautiful card you will be proud to mail. We can make cards for
good causes such as the military troops and thank you’s for area businesses.
Creative Cooking (Sat., 2:00 pm/4RC): We provide the recipe, ingredients and supplies for a new recipe each
week, often focused on the holidays or season each month.
Farkle (Mon., 1:00 pm; Thur., 2:00 pm; Sat., 3:00 pm/4RC): A classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game. Don’t
know how to play? No worries, we will teach you…it’s easy!
Gardening Group (Mon., 2:15 pm/TBD): Based on the season, this group could include planning the gardens to
be planted in the spring, planting the raised bed gardens on the 2CHR patio, weeding and watering during the
growing season and even making garden tags and crafts to help beautify our gardens year round.
Geographic Explorer Film (Fri., 6:30 pm/DFFR): A variety of series are presented with a focus on nature, geography and world exploration.
Lifelong Learners (Mon/Thur., 4:00 pm/PDR): This learning experience is provided via videos through Great
Courses. Topics are selected by a committee of residents. Each video series comes with a transcript and guide
books to assist in the learning experience.
Manicures (Tues., 1:30 pm/5RC; Fri., 2:30 pm/4RC): Recreation staff will file, buff and even paint your nails.
This is a first come, first served opportunity. If time runs out, we will make every effort to schedule additional
time.
Michigan History Group (Tues., 6:30 pm/PDR): Each week is a new topic focused on our beautiful mitten
state. Recreation staff presents their findings and residents share stories of their experiences. Residents help pick
the topic for the upcoming week.
Reference a Librarian (Wed., 12:30 pm/2RC Lobby): Annie from the East Lansing Public Library provides
books to loan and will take requests to bring for future visits.
Social Calls (Sun 9:15 am): Recreation staff provide one-on-one visits for residents on an as needed basis.
Tech Time with Sarah (Tues., 2:30 pm/4RC): Do you have a question or need help with your tablet, lap top or
cell phone? Sarah will provide one-on-one assistance to teach and assist with your questions.
Travel Through Time (Wed., 9:15 am/4RC): Travel to a different time and place, no ticket necessary. Using
videos, slide shows and historical information, you will feel as though you are traveling through time and experiencing the wonders of the world.
Quilting for a Cause (Wed., 10:00 am/2CHR): Residents make quilts to be donated to area organizations in
need. We have all the equipment and can teach anyone interested in being involved.
Trivia (Sat., 10:30 am/4RC): Come test your knowledge on a variety of subjects. Trivia is often focused on a
timely topic such as holidays or based on a theme.
Wii Bowling (Wed., 1:00 pm/DFFR): No heavy balls or rented shoes, come try your skill at the Wii version of a
favorite past time!
Wine & Cheese Social (Every other Wed., 4:00 pm/2RC Lobby): Enjoy wine and cheese selections while Lucille plays the piano. It is a wonderful social opportunity to gather before dinner.
*Do you have a question about a program or a new program idea?
Contact Alesha Williams at (517) 827-1068 or stop by the Recreation office (1RC).
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Wellness
Free Exercise Classes
Enhanced Fitness
Mon/Wed/Fri
10:30-11:00 am
4th floor Resident Center
Seated exercise group to enhance your strength
while seated. Please arrive 10 minutes early to
reserve your seat.
Fit and FUNctional
Mon/Wed/Fri
11:00-11:45 am
Ada Whitehouse Room
Seated and Standing exercise class designed for
those who want to get a little more out of their
workouts.
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Monthly Wellness
Focus: Spiritual
Strong spiritual wellness gives meaning to a
person’s life. Whether traditional or alternative,
spirituality allows people to make sense of the
everyday, find peace and security during times
of struggle, and remain confident in their
decisions.
One way to help nurture your spiritual wellbeing is through nature. Take time to stroll
through Burcham’s beautiful walking paths and
gardens. Spring has certainly sprung!
Fall Prevention Exercise Class
Tues/Thurs
1:00-1:30 pm
Ada Whitehouse Room
Seated and Standing exercise yoga class
designed to improve balance and increase core
strength to prevent falls and injuries from falls.
Cardio Drumming
Tues/Thurs 1:45-2:15 pm
Ada Studio
A fun way to get your heart pumping! Drum to the
beat of John Philip Susa’s iconic marches. It
doubles as a great stress reliever!
Making Strides Walking Group
Tues/Thurs
9:45-10:15 am
4th floor Resident Center
Stroll around outside and/or throughout Burcham
and increase your endurance!
Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursday, May 25
9:30-10:30 am
Outside the Scenic View Dining Room
Massage Therapy
Alicia
Feldpausch,
Certified
Massage
Therapist, helps ease the stress and pains of
every day life. Massage is available to
residents and family members and can be
conducted in a resident’s room or in the
Wellness Center. Call the Wellness Center for
more details at (517) 827-2452.
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Volunteers
2016
MayApril
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Musical Memories
This past semester, we partnered with MSU College of Music to be a site for their pilot program Musical
Memories. A Trio and Quartet was chosen to visit Memory Care residents and learn about their musical
preferences. At the end of the semester, the students performed for the community and involved the Memory
Care residents in their ensembles. They did a spectacular job integrating residents in a musical experience that
was enjoyed by all. The program has been refunded, and we have accepted Musical Memories for both the
winter semesters of 2018 and 2019!
The students provided feedback on the program saying:
•
“This is one of the coolest things I got to do, because it
wasn’t for us, it was for other people.”
•
“I really enjoyed it […] they really appreciated the
experience and understood the value of having a group
play for them.”
•
“The residents had a lot of life experience and related to
things that we did.”
Planting Day
Tuesday, May 23
9:00 am — 2:00 pm
We are seeking resident assistance
Each year, Okemos High School seniors help beautify our gardens and
grounds during “Planting Day.” Please feel free to come outside to
watch and interact with the students on Tuesday, May 23. We are also
seeking resident volunteers for planting day. Volunteers will show the
high school kids around the property and with gardening needs.
For more information, contact the Recreation Department at
(517) 827-1068.
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From Down the Hill . . .
By Sylvia Rundquist, Clusters Board of Directors
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 A beautiful Spring has finally arrived in Michigan, and especially in the Clusters. The Snowbirds have returned and many residents are spending time in their gardens getting them ready for the
warm months that are upon us. Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are in full bloom as are the red buds, forsythia bushes and flowering trees. What a pretty sight as you walk or drive through the Community. Other residents have been observed cleaning garages and arranging deck furniture in anticipation of spending warm evenings outdoors.
At my house, the hummingbird feeder has been hung back out as they have returned from their winter
home in Mexico. Robins and many other varieties of birds are seen daily splashing in the bird bath or
eating at a bird feeder.
We miss those that have moved to the main building and those who recently passed away.
We are awaiting the arrival of the newest condo owners who have been redecorating their condo and will
be moving into the Clusters soon.
At this time, there are two condos for sale. For more information, please contact realtor, Bob Newman, at
(248) 760-9351.
CATA Weekly Okemos Shopping & Bank Run
TUESDAYS / 1:15 - 3:30 pm
Departing from the 2RC Lobby (Target, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Meijer & Meridian Mall)
Cost: Spending $
Please sign up by Monday of each week.
Ask Questions / Get Answers
Ask Questions / Get Answers (AQ/GA) Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Private Dining Room.
Guest speakers for discussion are listed below:
Date
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
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Speaker
Dexter Jones
Jen Sokol
Barb Smith
Mark Sarvis
Robyn Householder
Department
RC Care Manager
Director of Hospitality Services
Director of Quality & Strategy
Director of Building & Grounds
Therapy Program Manager
Please note: Speakers are subject to change, please refer to the daily calendar.
Speaking Agenda:
1:00-1:20
Pam Ditri, Executive Director (May 17: Abdullah Masood)
1:20-1:40
Guest Speaker
1:40-2:00
Hospitality Team
1:40-2:00
Alesha Williams, Recreation (May 31)
In Memory Of
We take this time to remember those we loved and have passed away during the month of
April. We express our sincere thoughts and prayers to their families.
Ann Kron ~ March 21
Eileen Rice ~ April 6
Ella Cowan ~ April 13
Lurah Phillips ~ April 17
Palmer Bollinger ~ April 20
Fred Bakker-Arkema ~ April 25
Ursula Holloway ~ April 25
Ethel Donn ~ April 3
Nancy Kalb ~ April 8
Maria Garramone ~ April 14
Joan Rifon ~ April 17
Albert Henricksen ~ April 22
John Schick ~ April 22
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Boy Scout Builds Trugs for Burcham Hills
By Barbara Potter
Boy Scout, Sam McQuaid, chose Burcham Hills to receive his Eagle
Scout Project. Sam constructed five wooden trugs to contain vegetable
plants for the second floor patio. After raising the funds for the project
on GoFundMe, Sam purchased wood and built the trugs.
An appreciation reception was held during a Wine & Cheese Social on
Wednesday, April 12. Sam was present to meet the residents and display
Mark Sarvis, Sam McQuaid & Barb Potter a trug. Sam is a member of Boy Scout Troop 109 at Okemos Community Church where he is the troop grub master, buyer and organizer of food for the troop. He has served as troop
librarian and patrol leader also. Sam began his Scouting career as a Cub Scout in first grade and became a Boy
Scout in eighth grade.
Sam’s international Boy Scout camping experience includes attendance at MI International Camporee (MIC),
and the 2013 Jamboree at Summit Bechtel, West Virginia. Local camps, which Sam has attended include Cole
Canoe Base Camp, Pioneer Camp and Northwoods Camp.
Today Sam, is a sophomore at Okemos High School where he participates in ACTION doing service projects
throughout the community. He is an active member of Okemos Community Church. Sam’s parents are Frank
and Christine McQuaid; sister, Catherine, is a student at Lansing Community College; and his brother, Robert, is
a senior at Okemos High School and is also working on an Eagle Scout Project in Troop 109.
We thank Sam for his donation of the five wooden trugs and look forward to watching them come to life with
plants, vegetables and herbs.
Marcy (and Pam),
Simply stated “Burcham Hills has HEART.” My mother, Teddi (Nelson),
became a resident of Burcham Hills on January 20, 2012. For over 5 years, my mother had extremely good
care, was very happy and loved everyone. But more than that, I saw the genuine love and caring from each
staff person’s heart for my mother and other residents. I always knew how great Burcham staff was with regard to the residents, families and each other, but the last couple weeks of my mother’s life was at a whole new
level. My family and I were experiencing a very difficult time with my mother’s unexpected declining health
and ultimate death in a very short period of time. Management and staff from all areas of Burcham Hills were
there for my mom and my family with their love, tears and support over and beyond anything I could ever have
imagined.
Words cannot express how very grateful I am to Burcham Hills for all they have done over the years and especially the last few weeks of my mom’s life. All of you made us feel like we were part of Burcham’s family and
you became family to us.
Thank you for having such HEART!
Sharman Moore (Teddi Nelson’s daughter)
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Voting Precinct
As a reminder, Burcham Hills is a voting precinct for the City of East Lansing. Voting
will be held on Tuesday, May 2, in the Ada Whitehouse Room. Polls are open from 7:00
am—8:00 pm.
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Spiritual Wellness & Support Groups
2016
MayApril
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Stroke Education and Support Group
Thursday, May 4, 2017 (1st Thursday)
1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room
Topic: Stroke Survivor
Presenter: TBD
Sparrow Health System and The Center for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills have partnered to
bring a fresh approach in stroke support to the Lansing area. Each meeting will have an educational
component followed by support and sharing time. The goal of this group is to provide invaluable information from experts in various areas to aid those who have suffered from a stroke.
Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group
Friday, May 12, 2017 (2nd Friday)
3:00 pm, 1st floor Resident Center Training Room
Opportunity for residents with Parkinson’s Disease to come together and get
acquainted and discuss mutual concerns.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Friday, May 19, 2017 (3rd Friday)
1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room
It’s a family affair. You are not alone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This Caregiver Support Group can help. The support group is designed to offer emotional support and provide helpful information on coping
with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The group is facilitated by
trained support group professional, Justin St. Charles. The group is confidential, free and open to the public. Everyone needs support, especially
those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. We hope you can join us each month!
Bible Study (The Peoples Church)*
Each Thursday at 6:15 pm / 4RC
Open Bible Study (Non-Denominational)*
Wednesdays, 10:00 am / Burcham Library
Rosary & Communion*
Thursdays, 10:00 am / AWR
Catholic Mass will be May 4
TV Mass (Catholic)
Sundays, 10:00 am / AWR
Unitarian Universalist Discussion Group*
Saturday, May 13 & 27 / 2:00 pm / AWR
Episcopal Service (4th Tues)*
May 23 / 1:00 pm / PDR
Vespers (Non-Denominational)
Sundays, 4:00 pm / AWR
May 7 - Rev. Fred Fritz, University Lutheran
◊ Communion will be offered
May 15 - Rev. Julie Winklepleck, St. Paul Lutheran
May 21 - Rev. Shirley Paxton, Eastminster Presbyterian
May 28 - Rev. Herman Haller, Pilgrim UCC
Monthly Music Opportunities
Sing-a-Long w/ Jug & Mug
Sunday, April 23 / 7:00 pm / Ada Whitehouse Room
Piano w/ Lucille Olson
Wednesdays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 2nd floor RC Lobby
Fridays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 3rd Floor CHR
Piano w/ Lorrie Dyal
Tuesdays / 10:15-11:00 am / CHR 3rd Floor
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May Movies
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Wednesday MOVIES*
Saturday MOVIES*
7:00 pm - Showing in the AWR/1RC*
1:30 pm - Showing in the PDR/2RC*
May 3 – Saint Ralph (2004)
Ralph is a typical teenager with atypical questions, the largest of which concerns his mother. She’s fallen into a coma,
and the 14-year-old has set his sights on winning the 1954
Boston Marathon in a makeshift barter with God to make his
mother well. His teacher, Father Hibbert, wants to encourage his dream, but in doing so, he goes up against the reserved, ever-realistic Father Fitzpatrick. [98min]
Cast: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Gordon Pinsent
May 6 - Titanic (1997)
This cinematic spectacle - winner of 11 Oscars - follows
society girl Rose and penniless artist Jack as they fall in
love just as tragedy strikes. Re-released for the 100th
anniversary of the Titanic disaster, the stirring romance
remains timeless.[194min]
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane
May 10 – Taking Chance (2008)
May 13– Close Encounters of the Third Kind
(1977) Showing at 7:00 pm
Based on an article by Marine Lt. Col. Michael Stobl, this
HBO original film tells the story of Strobi’s emotional experience traveling across America as a volunteer escort officer
for the body of fallen 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps.
Along the 2004 journey to Phelps’ hometown in Wyoming,
Strobl witnesses - and is moved by - acts of respect by everyday Americans. [78min]
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Nicholas Art
May 20 - Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alient intelligence. Roy Neary witnesses an
unidentified flying object, and even has a “sunburn” from its
bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation
for what he saw and is prepared to give his life to pursue the
truth about UFOs. [135min]
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
Brought to the White House to receive a Congressional Gold
Medal from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Broadway
While seeking his partner’s ruthless killer, incredibly thick
legend George M. Cohan reflects on his life. Flashbacks
police officer Frank Drebin finds an equally dim-witted love
interest and stumbles upon on a sordid plot to off Queen trace Cohan’s rise, from a childhood performing in his family’s vaudeville act to his early days as a struggling Tin Pan
Elizabeth. [85min]
Alley songwriter to his overwhelming success as an actor,
Cast: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban
writer, director and producer. [126min]
May 24 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Cast: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Eddie Foy Jr.
May 17 - The Naked Gun (1988)
(1967)
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn star as wealthy Californians who consider themselves progressive until their
only daughter brings home her African American fiancé in
this snapshot of race relations in the late 1960s. The film
earned two Academy Awards and eight nominations
[108min]
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier
May 31 - A League of Their Own (1992)
Two small-town sisters join an all-female baseball league
formed when WWII brings professional baseball to a standstill. As their team hits the road with its drunken coach, the
siblings find troubles and triumphs on and off the field.
[128min]
Cast: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna
May 27 - Schindler’s List (1993)
Oskar Schindler is a greedy German factory owner made rich
by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as WWII unfolds, he
becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. [193min]
Cast: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes
A Movie Committee has been formed
to select the movies shown each month, which
are based on resident requests. If you would
like to be a part of the committee or you have a
movie to suggest, please contact Maxine Hewett
or someone in the Recreation Therapy Office,
1RC.
*All programing complies with the FHA. Some programs may require
support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness
and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.
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Welcome New Residents!
#357 JoAnn Begick
Meetings in May
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Res. Assn Annual Mtg—9:30 am / AWR
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Res. Assn. Monthly Mtg—1:30 pm / PDR
25 Food & Dining Comm.—1:30 pm / PDR
May Birthdays
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Lu Erbes
Richard Creagh
Vivian Dunham
Eleanor Pinkham
Connie Kwiek
Catherine Shrier
Mary Myers
Montie Huntwork
Isabelle Jackson
Herbet Kern
Marvin Lyons
Donna Bernitt
Refija Roncevic
Ruth McCoy
Barbara Rech
Ellen VanMalsen
Velma Austin
John Black
Clarice Cocco
Jane Coons
Marcia Freedland
David Shlien
Harry Iwasko
Gordon McDonald
Gloria Epstein
BINGO
LOCATIONS
Saturdays 10:00 am 2CHR
Sundays 2:30 pm 2CHR
Fridays
2:30 pm 3RC &
3CHR
31 Resident Council—11:00 am / 3 CHR
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College with Gordon R.
Burcham Sings! Chorus Concert
Cinco De Mayo
Marina Ionescu Piano Studio
The Stiener Chorale
Monthly Men’s Event: R.E. Olds Museum
Intergenerational Workout
Wine & Cheese Social
College with Gordon R.
Oopsy Daisy Flower Sales
Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group
The Men of Orpheus Chorus Outing
Mother’s Day Social and Tea
Mother’s Day
“Big House” Book Club
Travel Log with Tammy T.
College with Gordon R.
Thursday Night Special with Double Play Flute & Tuba
Art Appreciation Discussion
Celebration of Life
Lunch Bunch Outing: Blondies Barn
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Preuss Pets Animal Encounter
Jug & Mug Sing-a-Long
Okemos High School Planting Day
Wine & Cheese Social
Peoples Church Preschool Visit
College with Gordon R.
Thursday Night Special with Fred Walker
Memorial Day BBQ
Memorial Day
Birds of a Feather
June Upcoming Events
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Bandshell Concert Outing
Flag Day Performance w/Peter B.
Father’s Day Car Show & Ice Cream
Social
Recreation Team
Alesha Williams, CTRS
Recreation Manager
Ext. 417 or 827-1068
Resident Center
Ext. 277 or 827-1061
Jerry Rhines
Memory Care Recreation Lead
Kimber Lucius
Recreation Assistant
Sarah Schimm
RC Recreation Assistant
Center for Health & Rehab
Ext. 277 or 827-1061
Lindsay Vos, CTRS
CHR Rehab Therapist
Maegan Brockway, CTRS
2&3CHR Recreation Therapist
Taylor Bosom
CHR Recreation Therapist
Eldon Wood
2&3CHR Recreation Lead
Chelsea Cole
2&3CHR Recreation Assistant
Volunteers
Ext. 410 or 827-2452
Elizabeth Pahl, BA
Events
Ext. 435 or 332-5227
Kimber Lucius
Events & Entertainment
Wellness Team
Ext. 420 or 827-2452
Elizabeth Pahl, BA
Wellness & Volunteer Manager
Bri Dumond, BS
Fitness Specialist
Alicia Feldpausch
Massage Therapist
Transportation
Ext. 267
Abdullah Masood
Director—ext. 371
Dave Alward / Terry Lickman
Drivers
Cathy Privette, Scheduler