August 2013
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Make It Happen
Summer Sail
August is Happiness Happens
Month.
Forever Friends
Show your buddies how special
they are on Friendship Day
Sunday, August 4.
The King of Rock
Commemorate the death
anniversary of Elvis Presley on
Aug. 16. There are still fans who
believe that the death was faked
and that Elvis lives on.
Relax
Kick back in that Lazy Boy:
Aug. 15 is National Relaxation
Day!
Think Fresh
Join us Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. for
a trip to Vantage Point’s Farmers’
Market showcasing Michigangrown fruits and vegetables along
with eggs, honey, maple syrup,
baked goods, jams, trees, shrubs,
flowers and perennials.
August Charitable Event
It may still be summer, but
getting kids ready to go back to
school is on everyone’s mind.
Sanctuary at Mercy Village is
supporting The Women’s
Initiative of the Community
Foundation to provide
backpacks filled with school
supplies to low income kids in
St. Clair County.
It only takes $14 to help one
child receive the supplies they
need to begin school. A
donation jar is available at the
front desk, and any amount is
appreciated.
Mystery
Want a little mystery in your
day? Hop on the Village bus
Aug. 8 at 1:30 p.m. for a ride.
Travel Port Huron
Travel the St. Clair River on
the Huron Lady, Aug. 1 at
12:30 p.m.
Jeanne and the Dining
Services Team invite you to
attend their annual “Summer
Sail” Seafood Buffet dinner on
Wednesday, Aug. 21. There will
be two seatings - 4 p.m. and
5:30 p.m. - and reservations will
be necessary. As seating is
limited, please be sure to make
your reservations early. So, grab
your sailor hat and put on your
nautical attire for a great seafood
dinner in our “Lake Huron
Dining Room.” Prices and menu
will be posted.
Back by Popular Demand
On Monday, Aug. 5, welcome
back acclaimed acoustic guitar
artist Cliff Erickson!
Leadership Team:
Maura Koppel
Administrator
[email protected]
Sara Wagar
Assistant Administrator, Editor
[email protected]
Diane Cooper
Director of Hospitality
[email protected]
Christine Fitzpatrick
Sales Consultant
[email protected]
Jim Sopha
Environmental Services
[email protected]
Roseanne Armstrong RN
Nurse Manager
[email protected]
Jody Stephenson
Life Enrichment Coordinator
[email protected]
Jeanne Coulthard
Dining Services Manager
[email protected]
Kay Falk
Concierge
[email protected]
Associates Celebrating
Years of Service in August
Terry Charest
Beckie Ehrlich
Cathy Weis
Jessica Kolman
Danielle Wicking
Roseanne Armstrong
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August Resident
Birthdays
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03
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15
21
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Hazel Fraser-Lee
Flo Wigg
Maybelle Kurzwell
Georgina Davis
Kathleen Sipes
Therese Matich
Mary Cay DeLand
Donald Ehrler
Rachelle Theroux
~August Trivia~
Core Values
Respect
Social Justice
Compassion
Care of the Poor & Under Served
Excellence
Mission Statements
We serve together in Trinity
Health in the spirit of the
Gospel, to heal body, mind and
spirit to improve the health of
our Communities and to
steward the resources
entrusted to us.
School Memories
Reminisce about your past.
Talk with your friends about
your memories and learn how
everyone’s experiences were
similar or different.
• Did you play any sports in
school? Did you ever try
out for any others?
• Were you involved in other
activities, such as debate,
forensics, drama, band or
choir? What was your
favorite part about these
activities?
• Did you ever win any
awards or competitions in
these activities?
• What are your favorite
memories of your high
school years?
Volunteers of the Month
Donna Bluhm and Dale
Bubel have been selected as
Volunteers of the Month. As
Co-Directors of our Community
Safety Team, they participate in
getting the word out throughout
our community of severe
weather or false alarms. Thank
you, Donna and Dale, for all
you do!
• When was the first bathing
suit worn?
• Which people wore the first
sunglasses?
• What state grows the most
lemons?
• In what year did the first ice
cream parlor open?
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Answers are on page four.
Village Transportation
To help keep all our residents
on schedule, we would like to
remind everyone that
transportation requests must be
made at least 24 hours in
advance and can only be granted
for Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Our Summer Picnic
We had a fantastic time at
Fort Gratiot Beach for our
annual picnic. Everyone enjoyed
hot dogs, hamburgers and the
usual picnic favorites. A special
thank-you to the friends and
family members who
volunteered to make our picnic
a memorable one. We are
already planning for next year!
How to Plant Your
Garden for Daily Living
Oh so Good ...
Good Laughs!
Good Conversations!
During August, Jeanne, our
Dining Services Manager, will be
hosting a series of educational
in-services focused around
nutrition. We encourage our
residents and their friends and
family to attend.
• Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. - Choose
My Plate, the new pyramid
• Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Diabetes, making wise
choices
• Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. - Fresh
food for healthier lifestyles
• Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. - Mini
Meals: healthy, fast and
easy (a food
demonstration)
Why Water?
Good Food!
Great Times!
Hydration is necessary for
good health. Mild dehydration
can make you feel sluggish and
tired. If you wait until you feel
thirsty to drink, you are already
dehydrated. Stop by one of the
“Hydration Stations”
throughout the community for a
sip. It’s extra refreshing when it
is hot outside.
Plant three rows of peas:
• Peace of mind
• Peace of heart
• Peace of soul
Plant four rows of squash:
• Squash gossip
• Squash indifference
• Squash grumbling
• Squash selfishness
Plant four rows of lettuce:
• Lettuce be faithful
• Lettuce be kind
• Lettuce be patient
• Lettuce really love one
another
No garden is without turnips:
• Turnip for meetings
• Turnip for service
• Turnip to help one another
To conclude our garden we
must have thyme:
• Thyme for each other
• Thyme for family
• Thyme for friends
Water freely with patience
and cultivate with love.
Remember: you reap what
you sow.
~Trivia Answers From
Page 2~
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A quick stop at Vantage Point made for a
great location to spot freighters and for a
refreshing ice cream cone!
Greece 350 B.C.
The Chinese
California
1776
Frank and other residents had wonderful
food and views at The Voyager.
Conversations with good friends is the
perfect way to enjoy the new patio tables and
bright red umbrella shades.
Our “Travel Port Huron” activities took us to
learn a little about the Huron Lightship.