APRIL 2015
Riverstone
9000 N. CONGRESS AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64153
(816) 741-2555
Laugh Out Loud
Is laughter really the best medicine? Many medical experts report that laughing produces
significant health benefits.
Easy exercise: Think about what happens when you get the giggles: Your heart rate
increases, you can’t catch your breath, and your facial muscles are sore. That’s right —
laughing is like a mild workout, burning up to 50 calories in just 10 minutes.
STAFF
Management
Bob & Linda Oshel
Executive Chef
Cameron Macpherson
Marketing Director
Esther Tuggle
Lifestyle Director
Dawn Hughs
Dining Room Supervisor
Rachel Tjarks
Lead Concierge
Debbie Sheller
Concierges
Tom Studebaker
Joey Candelaria
Maintenance
Jason Tabor
Transportation
Steve Jourdon
A happy heart: In addition to aerobic benefits, laughing heartily can improve circulation
and help balance blood pressure levels, boosting cardiovascular health.
A stress-free smile: While some stress is good, too much can cause both mental and
physical health problems. Laughter relieves stress by reducing stress hormones and
releasing endorphins (feel-good chemicals) in the body. People usually feel more relaxed
and happier after laughing, even during trying situations.
Rest and relief: Laughter is considered a natural pain reliever, both by releasing
endorphins and by serving as a temporary distraction from either physical or emotional
pain. Watching a comedy before bedtime can ease painful symptoms and relax your
muscles so sleep comes easier.
Fun friendships: People love having someone to laugh with. Connect with friends by
sharing a joke or two. The result is an active social life — a crucial component of good
health and happiness.
Riverstone Out and About!
What a nice "rainy day" trip we had! Kay Q., Nita M., Bob and Angele W., Gene and
Nadine W. and our special guest, St. James service student Brenna, and I all had a very
nice time exploring the Irish Cultural Center located at the lower level of Union Station
where Angele says Bob would have stayed all day if allowed. With the help of the very nice
volunteer working there, Kay was even able to find her family name in the big Irish Book!
We even took time to let a Union Station volunteer take us through the Union Station
Museum on the upper floors -- another must see! Our tour guide was very good and come
to find out, a long lost friend of Nadine's!
Our next Out and About trip will be to see some of Kansas City's beautiful fountains.
Sign up and join us.
Union Station group fun
Quinn family history
APRIL 2015
Riverstone
Due to Resident preference, our Activities Schedule is subject to change.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Locations
Bus, *
Congress Lounge, CL
Dining Room, DR
Fine Dining, FD
First Floor Conversation
Room North, 1CRN
First Floor Conversation
Birthdays
Julia Lidquist, 1st
Meredith Hardwick, 2nd
Don Parsons, 8th
Art Penner, 9th
John Porter, 10th
Bess Henderson, 12th
Richard Barrett, 15th
Dean Gaulding, 20th
Bob Thrutchley, 26th
Ray Reed, 28th
Bill Chaney, 29th
Carl Royston, 29th
Mick Kiefer, 30th
Anniversaries
Spencer & Bonnie
Hammel, 4/8/2000
Keener & Eleanor Hall,
4/15/1956
Jim & Nannete Hart,
4/19/1958
Dick & Jan Hughes,
4/30/1957
“Nothing
shows a man’s
character more
than what he
laughs at.”
—Johann
Wolfgang
von Goethe
Room South, 1CRS
Fitness Center, FC
Game Room, GR
Library, L
Main Street, MS
Second Floor Conversation
Room North, 2CRN
Second Floor Conversation
Room South, 2CRS
Theater, T
Third Floor Conversation
Room North, 3CRN
Third Floor Conversation
Room South, 3CRS
6 10:00 Ladies’ Friendship 7
Bible Study, CL
9:30 Water Aerobics, *
1
1:00
Gentle Stretch, FC
10:00 Shopping, *
10:15 Transportation
12:30 Dominoes Club, CL
11:00 Have a Ball
to PWUM, *
Fitness!, FC
2:00 Service Award
11:30 Sunday Brunch, FD
Presentation, T
1:15 Beach Ball
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
Volleyball, FC
4:00 Wii Bowling
6:15 Movie, T
League, CL
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
6:30 Bridge Club, CL
6:30 Pinochle, CL
12
13 10:00 Ladies’ Friendship
14
Bible Study, CL
9:30 Water Aerobics, *
1
1:00
Gentle Stretch, FC
10:00 Shopping, *
10:15 Transportation
12:30 Dominoes Club, CL
11:00 Have a Ball
to PWUM, *
1:00 Grief Support, 1CRS
Fitness!, FC
11:30 Sunday Brunch, FD
4:00 Wii Bowling League, CL
1:15 Beach Ball
5:00 “Patio” Dinner With
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
Volleyball, FC
Live Music, FD
6:15 Movie, T
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:25 Helium Balloon Launch
6:30 Pinochle, CL
6:30 Bridge Club, CL
EASTER
5
7:15 Movie, T
WEDNESDAY
10:00 Hy-Vee, *
11:00 Have a Ball
Fitness!, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
League, CL
2:00 Book Club, 1CRN
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
THURSDAY
1 9:50 Pinochle, CL
2
10:30 Interim BP Clinic, MS
11:00 Gentle Stretch, FC
1:15 Beach Ball
Volleyball, FC
3:00 Bean Bag Baseball, FC
4:00 Wii Bowling League, CL
6:15 Movie, T
6:30 Transportation
to PWUM, *
8
10:00 Hy-Vee, *
10:00 Caregiver
Support, 1CRS
11:00 Have a Ball Fitness!, FC
1:00 Create, Sew and
Chat, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling League, CL
1:10 Casino*, *
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
10:00 Hy-Vee, *
10:00 Let’s Talk: Dr.
Jake, FC
11:00 Have a Ball
Fitness!, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
League, CL
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
20
9:30 Water Aerobics, *
10:00 Shopping, *
11:00 Have a Ball
Fitness!, FC
1:15 Beach Ball
Volleyball, FC
2:00 Mystery Monday, CL
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:30 Bridge Club, CL
9:50
10:30
10:30
11:00
1:00
1:15
3:00
4:00
6:15
9
Pinochle, CL
Interim BP Clinic, MS
Chat With the Chef, FD
Gentle Stretch, FC
Watch Battery
Man, MS
Beach Ball Volleyball, FC
Bean Bag Baseball, FC
Wii Bowling League, CL
Movie, T
15 9:50 Pinochle, CL
22
10:00 Ladies’ Friendship 21 EARTH DAY
1
0:00
Hy-Vee,
*
Bible Study, CL
1:00 Have a Ball
1
11:00 Gentle Stretch, FC
10:15 Transportation
Fitness!, FC
12:30 Dominoes Club, CL
to PWUM, *
1:00
Create, Sew
4:00 Wii Bowling
11:30 Sunday Brunch, FD
and Chat, FC
League, CL
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
1:00 Wii Bowling
5:15 Birthday
6:15 Movie, T
League, CL
Celebration, FD
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
6:15 Movie, T
6:30 Pinochle, CL
26
27
29
28
10:00 Ladies’ Friendship
10:00 Hy-Vee, *
9:30 Water Aerobics, *
Bible Study, CL
10:30 Resident/Manager
10:15 Transportation
10:00 Shopping, *
11:00 Gentle Stretch, FC
Meeting, T
to PWUM, *
11:00 Have a Ball
12:30 Dominoes Club, CL
11:00 Have a Ball
11:30 Sunday Brunch, FD
Fitness!, FC
Fitness!, FC
4:00 Wii Bowling
1:30 Sunday Drive, *
1:15 Beach Ball
League, CL
1:00 Wii Bowling
Volleyball, FC
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
League, CL
6:30 Pinochle, CL
3:00 Bingo, CL
6:15 Movie, T
6:30 Christian Community 3:00 Bingo, CL
6:30 Bridge Club, CL
Chorus, T
6:15 Movie, T
19
FRIDAY
0:30
1
11:00
12:30
1:15
2:00
3:00
4:00
6:15
1:15
3:00
4:00
6:15
GOOD FRIDAY
PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET
3
1:00 Catholic Mass, T
1
1:00 Craft Service Club, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
League, CL
4:00 Happy Hour: Frank
Cherrito, CL
6:15 Movie, T
10
10:00 New Neighbor
Chat, CL
11:00 Catholic Mass, T
11:00 Bands for Strength, FC
1:00 Craft Service Club, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling League, CL
4:00 Happy Hour: Allen
Blasco, CL
6:15 Movie, T
17
1:00 Catholic Mass, T
1
Interim BP Clinic, MS
12:30 Field Trip:
Gentle Stretch, FC
Fountain Tour, *
Free Pampering
1:00 Craft Service Club, FC
Hands, MS
1:00 Wii Bowling
Beach Ball Volleyball, FC
League, CL
Tea & Talk, FD
4:00 Happy Hour: Cool
Bean Bag Baseball, FC
Breeze, CL
Wii Bowling League, CL
6:15
Movie, T
Movie, T
4
9:00 Pinochle, CL
9:00 DVD Strength, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
Practice, CL
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
6:15 Movie, T
11
9:00 Pinochle, CL
9:00 DVD Strength, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
Practice, CL
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
6:15 Movie, T
18
16
23
9:50 Pinochle, CL
10:30 Interim BP
Clinic, MS
11:00 Gentle Stretch, FC
1:15 Beach Ball
Volleyball, FC
3:00 Bean Bag Baseball, FC
4:00 Wii Bowling
League, CL
6:15 Movie, T
30
9:50
10:30
11:00
12:00
SATURDAY
Pinochle, CL
Interim BP Clinic, MS
Gentle Stretch, FC
New Resident
Luncheon, FD
Beach Ball Volleyball, FC
Bean Bag Baseball, FC
Wii Bowling League, CL
Movie, T
9:00 Pinochle, CL
9:00 DVD Strength, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
Practice, CL
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
6:15 Movie, T
25
24
1:00 Catholic Mass, T
1
11:00 Out 2 Lunch Bunch, *
1:00 Craft Service Club, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
League, CL
4:00 Happy Hour: Gino
Bueno, CL
6:15 Movie, T
9:00 Pinochle, CL
9:00 DVD Strength, FC
1:00 Wii Bowling
Practice, CL
3:00 Movie Matinee, T
6:15 Movie, T
Salon:
Lanita Bonham
(816) 223-8038
Interim
(816) 686-3895
Ashley Cooper
Need I say more? Simply wonderful!
Green Ideas for
Golden Years
Since 1970, the world has celebrated
April 22 as Earth Day, a time to bring
environmental awareness and protection
into the spotlight. Many communities
honor the day with rallies or festivals. If
you’re looking to contribute, there are
plenty of ways to get involved and leave
the planet a little better than you found it.
Here are a few:
Rubber legs?
What fun!
Take an intergenerational nature
walk: Go for a nature walk with your
grandchildren or other youngsters and
share your favorite parts of nature. Bring
along a trash bag and pick up any litter
you see along the way.
Plant a legend: Arbor Day takes place
this month, too. Honor both days by
planting a tree with friends and family.
This act will leave a legend of beauty for
generations to come.
Ashley filled the house!
Major League Milestones
As spring gets into full swing, so does Major League Baseball.
From opening day on April 5 to the last game of the World Series
in the fall, baseball fans will be cheering for their favorite teams
and players. Hit a trivia home run by learning these fun facts:
• Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm hit a home run during his first at
bat as a rookie pitcher. His career lasted for 21 more years, but
he never hit another home run.
• Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench could hold seven
baseballs in one hand.
• Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. didn’t miss a
game in 16 years. From 1982 to 1998, he played in 2,632
consecutive games.
• Deion Sanders is the only man to play in both a World Series
and a Super Bowl.
• The longest professional baseball game lasted 8 hours and 6
minutes. After 25 innings, the Chicago White Sox beat the
visiting Milwaukee Brewers 7 to 6.
• In August 2011, only 347 people showed up to watch
a Florida Marlins game. The record low attendance was
attributed to the approach of Hurricane Irene.
Paint the community green: Work with
your neighbors and community managers
to ensure that your home is operating as
“green” as possible. Brainstorm together
for ideas to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Lead a letter writing charge: Contact
your local or state governments about ways
to protect or improve the environment
where you live. Encourage others to do
the same.
Fitness Update
DVD Stretch class will continue at 9 a.m.,
Monday-Friday in the Fitness Center as usual, along
with the DVD Strength classes at 10 a.m. Tuesdays/
Thursdays, and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. If you have
not tried these very worthwhile classes yet, now
might be the perfect time to add them to your day!
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness
Month? Maybe we can all do just a little more
exercise this month to prepare. If the DVD classes
are not a good fit for you, maybe one of the 11 a.m.
classes listed on the calendar would be, or maybe
some Beach Ball Volleyball is just what you need.
Make sure you mark you calendar for Friday,
April 10, at 11 a.m. and join us for a special
Therapy Band Class and receive a free band.
Watch for the Riverstone Walking Groups starting
up in May. Let's get fit!.