DECEMBER 2015
Walnut Grove
4901 S. 153RD STREET, OMAHA, NE 68137
(402) 861-1611
Merry Christmas From Walnut Grove
STAFF
Management
Rich & Shannon Price
Executive Chef
Brian Adair
Marketing Director
Karla Frese
Mabel lights up the room!
Alice is on the nice list!
Lorna and Santa Claus
Friends and the Christmas
tree at Union Station
Lifestyle Director
Kim Spicer
Dining Room Supervisor
Lisa Tritsch
Lead Concierge
Dave Albert
Concierges
Sue Albert
Transportation
Tina Oliver
Sugar and Spice
Whether in the form of a miniature cottage
held together with icing or a lifelike figure
wearing a smile, gingerbread is a favorite
treat during the holidays.
The Greeks developed the first known
gingerbread recipe in 2400 B.C., but
gingerbread as we know it today — a cakelike cookie primarily made of ginger and
Gingerbread house at the
molasses or honey — originated in Europe
Mormon Trail Center
during the Middle Ages. Cut and decorated
to look like animals and flowers, these treats were so popular at medieval festivals that
the events came to be known as gingerbread fairs and the cookies called “fairings.”
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DECEMBER 2015
Walnut Grove
Due to Resident preference, our Activities Schedule is subject to change.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Comper Care Blood
Pressure Checks, WC
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Hymns & Devotions, T
12:30 Shopping at
1:00 Jack’s Art Class, GP
Walmart, O
1:00 Tuesday Serenade
2:00 Western Movie, T
Nick Andrews: 2
3:00 Wii Bowling, AR
Guys and a Tune, T
4:15 Rosary, CVR
3:00 You Be the Judge, T
6:30 Pitch
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
6:30 Blackjack
Locations
Birthdays
Art Andersen, 1st
Bonnie Tuttle, 5th
Lyle Doll, 15th
Nellie Incontro, 19th
Mary Turner, 21st
Jean Jensen, 21st
Sally Larsen, 21st
Don Ellis, 22nd
“Kindness and
politeness are
not overrated
at all. They’re
underused.”
—Tommy Lee
Jones
Outing, O
Ambassador Room, AR
Craft Room, CR
Dining Room, DR
First Floor Conversation Room North, CVR
Fitness Center, FC
Garden Level Dining, GLD
Gathering Place, GP
Library, L
HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET
7:45Worship
Transportation, O
1:00 All-Faith Worship
Service, T
2:00 Matinee, T
2:30 Rhonga Guge Student
Piano Recital, T
3:30 Card Games, AR
4:30 Poker Walk Ends, MS
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
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7:45 Worship
Transportation, O
10:00 All-Faith Worship
Service, T
2:00 Matinee, T
3:30 Card Games, AR
3:30 Millard West Band
Entertains, T
4:30 Poker Walk Ends, MS
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
20
7:45 Worship
Transportation, O
1:00 All-Faith Worship
Service, T
2:00 Matinee, T
3:30 Card Games, AR
4:30 Poker Walk Ends, MS
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
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7:45 Worship
Transportation, O
10:00 All-Faith Worship
Service, T
2:00 Matinee, T
3:30 Card Games, AR
4:30 Poker Walk Ends, MS
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
8:30
10:00
11:00
11:00
1:00
2:00
2:15
3:15
6:30
8:30
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
3:15
6:30
WEDNESDAY
Lower Level, LL
Main Street, MS
Patio, P
Patio, P
Resident Center, RC
Second Floor Chapel, C
Theater, T
Wellness Center, WC
2 Name Badge Thursday
21
22
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Comper Care Blood
10:00 Learning Together, RC
Pressure Checks, WC
11:00 Puzzle Walk Begins, RC
1:00 Jack’s Art Class, GP
12:30 Kings in the Corner, RC
1:00 Tuesday Serenade:
1:00 Chair Yoga, FC
The Links, T
3:15 Beanbag Baseball, FC
3:00
The Chat Room, T
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
6:30 Pitch
6:30 St. Stephen Conquest
6:30 Blackjack
Group, AR
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Exercise Class, FC
Learning Together, RC
Puzzle Walk Begins, RC
Kings in the Corner, RC
Tai Chi, FC
Pokeno & Ice
Cream, AR
3:15 Beanbag Baseball, FC
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Book Club w/
Millard Library, RC
11:00 Casino Trip, O
2:00 Western Movie, T
3:00 Wii Bowling, AR
4:15 Rosary, CVR
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Comper Care Blood
Pressure Checks, WC
1:00 Jack’s Art Class, GP
3:00 The Chat Room, T
6:30 Pitch
6:30 Blackjack
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Walking Club
11:30 Men’s Group
Outing, O
2:00 Western Movie, T
3:00 Wii Bowling, AR
4:15 Rosary, CVR
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
4
9:30 Bag ‘N Save,
Walgreens, O
10:00 First Friday Mass, T
12:30 Christmas Singalong, O
2:00 Movie, T
4:00 Happy Hour: Karaoke
w/the Singing
Nightingale, AR
4:30 Puzzle Walk Ends, RC
6:30 Poker, WC
5
0:00 Poker Walk Begins
1
12:30 Dominoes, RC
1:00 Card Games, RC
2:00 Matinee, T
3:00 Coffee Klatch, MS
6:30 Movie: “Nature’s
Treasures,” T
10 8:30 Exercise Class, FC
Name Badge Thursday
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
10:00 Bible Study, AR
10:00 In Home Medical Eye
Care Clinic: Dr. Lindquist
1:00 Nutty Bucks Bingo, AR
3:15 WG Horse Races, AR
6:30 Movie, T
6:30 Christmas Lights Drive, O
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Name Badge Thursday
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Massage Therapy w/April
10:00 Bible Study, AR
1:00 Nutty Bucks Bingo, AR
2:15 Community Classroom:
Staying Healthy
Flu Season, AR
3:15 Left Right Center, AR
6:30 Christmas Lights Drive, O
6:30 MAA Cheerleaders
Perform, T
23 CHRISTMAS EVE
9:30
12:30
2:00
4:00
4:30
6:30
6:30
11 1
0:00 Poker Walk Begins 12
Bag ‘N Save,
10:00 Main Street
Walgreens, O
Holiday Boutique, MS
Trip to Durham
12:30 Dominoes, RC
Museum: Ethnic
1:00 Card Games, RC
Christmas Trees, O
2:00 Matinee, T
Movie, T
3:00 Coffee Klatch, MS
Happy Hour, AR
6:30 Bingo, GP
Puzzle Walk Ends, RC
Poker, WC
6:30 Movie: “Nature’s
Bunco, AR
Treasures,” T
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:30 Bag ‘N Save,
Walgreens, O
12:30 Lauritzen Gardens
Poinsettia Show, O
2:00 Movie, T
4:00 Happy Hour w/The
Pluckin’ Nuts, AR
4:30 Puzzle Walk Ends, RC
6:00 All About Kidz
Christmas Program, T
6:30 Poker, WC
24 CHRISTMAS DAY
Wear Your
Christmas Sweater
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
10:00 Bible Study, AR
1:00 Nutty Bucks
Bingo, AR
6:30 Movie, T
30 NEW YEAR’S EVE
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SATURDAY
3 8:30 Exercise Class, FC
Exercise Class, FC
Massage Therapy w/April
Bible Study, AR
Nutty Bucks Bingo, AR
VNA Medical
Equipment: Is It
Covered?, AR
3:15 Christmas Flair, AR
6:30 Movie, T
9
8 8:30 Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Christian Worship
Service, CVR
11:00 Lunch Bunch
Outing, O
2:00 Western Movie, T
3:00 Wii Bowling, AR
4:15 Rosary, CVR
6:30 Dime Bingo, GP
14 8:30 Exercise Class, FC
15 8:30 Exercise Class, FC 16
Exercise Class, FC
9:00 Comper Care Blood
9:00 Walking Club
Learning Together, RC
Pressure Checks, WC
2:00 Western Movie, T
Puzzle Walk Begins, RC 10:00 Hymns & Devotions, T
2:00 Resident Christmas
Kings in the Corner, RC 1:00 WG Lifestyle Presentation:
Party, AR
Moving on In, AR
Tai Chi, FC
3:00 You Be the Judge, T
3:00 Wii Bowling, AR
Pokeno & Ice
5:00 December Birthday &
Anniversary Wine & Dine, DR 4:15 Rosary, CVR
Cream, AR
6:30 Faith Westwood’s
Beanbag Baseball, FC 5:15 Billy Troy Entertains, DR
6:30Pitch
Children’s Choir, T
Dime Bingo, GP
6:30Blackjack
7:15 Dime Bingo, GP
9:00 Comper Care Blood
Pressure Checks, WC
10:00 Custom Hearing:
Audiologist, WC
1:00 Coffee Connections: The
Sandwich Generation, AR
2:00Resident/Manager
Meeting, T
3:00 The Chat Room, T
6:30Pitch
6:30Blackjack
FRIDAY
8:30
9:00
10:00
1:00
2:00
7 8:30 Exercise Class, FC
Exercise Class, FC
Learning Together, RC
Puzzle Walk Begins, RC
Avon w/Carol, MS
Chair Yoga, FC
Men’s Group, AR
Hymns With Anthony, T
Beanbag Baseball, FC
Dime Bingo, GP
WINTER BEGINS
8:30
10:00
11:00
12:30
1:00
2:00
THURSDAY
18
25 KWANZAA BEGINS
1:00 Christmas Movie
Marathon, T
3:00 Christmas Cookies
& Cocoa, AR
4:30 Puzzle Walk Ends, RC
31
Wear Your New
Year’s Eve Sparkle
8:30 Exercise Class, FC
10:00 Bible Study, AR
1:00 Nutty Bucks Bingo, AR
5:00 New Year’s Eve
Candlelight Dinner, DR
6:30 Movie, T
7:00 Rocking New Year’s Eve
w/Wayne Miller, AR
0:00 Poker Walk Begins
1
12:00 Season Anderson
Student Recital, T
12:30 Dominoes, RC
1:00 Card Games, RC
2:00 Matinee, T
3:00 Coffee Klatch, MS
6:30 Movie: “Nature’s
Treasures,” T
0:00 Poker Walk Begins
1
12:30 Dominoes, RC
1:00 Card Games, RC
2:00 Matinee, T
3:00 Coffee Klatch, MS
6:30 Bingo, GP
6:30 Movie: “Nature’s
Treasures,” T
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A Cup of Comfort
A steaming cup of hot
tea on a cool, crisp day is
enough to make anyone
feel better. Additionally,
some herbal teas have
been found to aid a
variety of conditions.
Brew the benefits of
these favorites:
Chamomile — A
main ingredient in
many “sleepytime” teas,
chamomile is famous
for fighting insomnia,
promoting relaxation
and lowering anxiety.
It can soothe an upset
Betty enjoys a cup of tea.
stomach, as well.
Lemon balm — Fight the winter blues with a cup of lemon
balm tea, which has been shown to raise spirits and relieve stress.
Because of this tea’s invigorating aroma and flavor, it has been used
to improve concentration, memory and cognitive function. Some
people find lemon balm tea reduces headache and nerve pain.
Peppermint — This refreshing tea is a popular remedy for digestive
issues. Those suffering from a fever or a stuffy nose may find relief
from the menthol in peppermint. Mint can aggravate heartburn,
however, so avoid this tea if you are a chronic sufferer.
Ginger — Choose ginger tea if you’re feeling chilled or coming
down with a cold. Its strong anti-inflammatory properties can also
make this a beneficial tea for people with arthritis. Ginger tea is
another digestive aid, providing relief from nausea.
Consult your health care provider before using an herbal
tea to treat a specific illness, especially if you are taking any
prescription medications.
Sugar and Spice (Continued)
Merry Melodies
Along with decorations and get-togethers,
music is an essential part of the holiday
season. Take note of the stories behind some
seasonal standards you’ve been hearing and
singing for years.
“Jingle Bells” — James Lord Pierpont, a
church organist, wrote this rousing song in
1857 for a Thanksgiving service. Originally
titled “The One Horse Open Sleigh,” its
upbeat melody and catchy chorus invoke an
iconic image of winter fun.
“Deck the Halls” — Known for its festive
“fa-la-la” refrain, this tune’s melody dates
back to 16th century Wales. In 1862, lyricist
Thomas Oliphant created English lyrics that
focused on the decorations and merriment of
the holiday season.
“Let It Snow” — It was a hot summer day
in 1945 when the hit songwriting duo of
Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote this
love song about a couple homebound by a
blizzard. Short but sweet, it was a hit with
postwar America.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” —
This character was created in 1939 by writer
Robert May as part of an advertising
campaign for department store Montgomery
Ward. Songwriter Johnny Marks set May’s
story to music, singing cowboy Gene Autry
recorded it in 1949, and it quickly flew to the
top of the charts.
“Silver Bells” — Describing sidewalks of
shoppers and blinking streetlights, the sights
and sounds of the city are featured in this
sentimental ballad. It was performed as a duet
by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell in the
1951 movie “The Lemon Drop Kid.”
Gingerbread houses originated in Germany, gaining
momentum after the 1812 publication of the Brothers
Grimm fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel,” which featured
an edible candy cottage. Today, building and decorating
gingerbread houses — the more creative, the better — is a
holiday tradition.
Then there’s the jolly gingerbread man. While an iconic
figure in American culture, thanks to a folk tale published
in 1875 about a living gingerbread boy on the run from
hungry pursuers, he actually has royal roots. Queen Elizabeth
I is credited with inventing the gingerbread man, as she
often had gingerbread cookies made in the likenesses of
visiting dignitaries.
Christmas caroling is a favorite
holiday pastime.