• Special Events
February 2016
WHAT’S INSIDE
Health News
Vicki Rorie, Director of Health Services
• Event Photos
• Resident Profile
• Resident Birthdays
• Chaplain’s Pen
• Special Events
Influenza is a viral illness that commonly occurs in the winter
and affects many people at once. Influenza has symptoms
similar to a cold but they are usually more severe and come on
quite suddenly. The flu is commonly thought of as a
respiratory illness, but the whole body can be affected.
Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, pain
in the muscles around the eyes, fatigue and weakness. Most
other viruses, such as colds, have milder symptoms that don’t
last as long.
Prevention is the key. Get the flu shot each year. Keep up your
resistance to infection with a good diet, plenty of rest, and
regular exercise. Avoid exposure to the virus. Most
importantly, wash your hands often and keep your hands away
from your nose, eyes and mouth.
RN Students Train at Care Suites
Walker Methodist Care Suites partnered with Normandale
Community College last semester and is looking forward to
continuing the program again this semester. Nursing
students in the R.N. Program will be visiting us on Tuesdays
and Thursdays starting February 18, 2016 for their clinical
experience. Many of you will again have the opportunity to
interact with these students. They will be in uniform and all
will have name tags on so they can be easily identified. We
are looking forward to this experience. I hope you all enjoy
the relationship.
LaVerne, Jack, Evalyn & Carol cheer on the “Purple”
during a football gathering held earlier this winter.
Chef Ace
cooks a
special treat
for residents
Don’t fumble away your chance to join us again on
February 7th for a super time with the big game on our
large screen television in the community room at 5:30pm.
Spotlight on Coralie
Coralie moved to Walker Care Suites in April of 2015. You may have noticed her
enjoying neighborhood walks, relishing the outdoors as she has always done. For many
years, golf was her primary sport of choice. She also likes traveling to San Diego and
Northern Minnesota, where she can visit her sister.
Coralie lived on a farm in North Dakota as a young child, being one of seven siblings.
When her older brothers were grown and had left home, her father sold the farm,
moving the family into town. They eventually relocated to the Minneapolis area, where
Coralie attended high school.
Coralie raised five children – two daughters and three sons - and enjoyed being a stayat-home mom. When her children were older, she began working in the elementary
school system. Her mothering skills were put to good use in her role as a teacher’s aide.
Initially, she worked in a classroom where two “rambunctious” boys were quite
disruptive to the rest of the class. She would take these boys to the library to give their
beleaguered teacher a little break. She and the boys spent time reading books to each
other, and the boys benefitted from Coralie’s calming, gentle nature. She was
eventually promoted to administrative assistant to the Principal and was a treasured
employee until her retirement. In all, she worked for the school district for 25 years.
Coralie has 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, with her most recent greatgranddaughter, Olivia, being born just before Christmas.
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Coralie’s favorite color is Yellow
Favorite ice cream is Vanilla
Favorite place traveled is California
An avid golfer, she once scored a “Hole In One!”
Met singer/actor Robert Goulet in Las Vegas
Ann S
February 2
Phil A.
February 4
Norm T.
February 8
Charette B.
February 16
Elinor B.
February 25
Chaplain’s Pen
Rev. Ann Bergstrom
"Improvising - With God's Help"
I hear it often: "It is what it is." Or sometimes it comes in this form: "I don't know
how I'm going to get through this." Or, "I don't know what's ahead." This morning a
woman said to me, "I guess I just have to make it up as I go with what I have."
An image flashed through my mind. I saw piano keys. There are fifty-two white keys
and thirty-six black keys on a piano keyboard. That's all. There's no adding or
subtracting. And a pianist uses all eighty-eight keys to create beautiful music.
Sometimes there are a few "klunkers" or missed notes. Sometimes there is sheet
music in front of the musician with a composition created by someone else. But
other times, a musician simply has to improvise with no script, using eighty-eight
keys and whatever is in their fingers and heart.
I'm wondering if most of life falls into the realm of improvising. We'd like for there
to always be sheet music in front of us that we can simply play. Sometimes there is.
But there are plenty of times when we need to improvise.
And when we find ourselves in "improvise-mode" God says,
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they
shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and
the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of
Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43: 1-3a
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Ice Sculpture Outing
Creekside Crickets Singing Group
Super Football Game & Treats
Stadium Bus Cruise
Monthly Resident Meeting
Bloomingtones Singing Group
Worship with Chaplain Ann
Abe Lincoln Fun Facts
Valentine Party
Special Valentine’s Day Meal
Presidents Day Word Games
Summit and Grand Scenic Drive
Top Chef: Everything Strawberries
February Poetry
Giant Crossword
Bloomington Symphony Outing
Chair Yoga Exercise
February Birthday Party
Catholic Mass
Coffee with Rick
Tie Pillow Craft
Men’s Breakfast
Happy Hour & Popcorn
Jason’s Deli Lunch Outing
Also Watch For…
Boomer the Dog – Friday Mornings
Tai Chi Exercise – Friday Afternoons
Feature Films – Saturday Evenings
Small Dog Visits - Sundays
Just a reminder that SONUS Hearing Service will be provided at Care Suites the last
Friday of every month to assist with hearing aid needs. This month it will take place on
Friday, February 26th at 9:00 AM. He will be set up in the nurse office of the lower level.
Foundation News
The Walker Methodist Foundation received more than 1,000 gifts from 463 donors
so far in 2015. These gifts were used to support the programs and communities of
Walker Methodist including spiritual care and life enrichment. Thank you for your
generous support!
Looking Ahead
Save the date for the 11th Annual Walker Methodist 5k/10k Run & Walk.
It will be held on Saturday, June 4th at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.
Jodi Trost | Walker Methodist Foundation
Care Suite Services
Happy Feet Services for Foot Care:
Contact Teresa Kocher, Resident Services Director, 952-230-1304
Health Appointment Transport:
Tuesdays 9:00-4:00 - Wednesdays 9:00-12:30
Contact the nursing staff or the front desk concierge to arrange, 952-835-8351
Weekly Bus Tours & Outings:
See monthly life enrichment calendar for dates
Contact Jack Pickar or Life Enrichment staff for sign-up
952-230-1302 or 952-230-1327
Ageless Beauty Salon at Care Suites
Ageless Beauty – Hair care for Men & Women
Open Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Phone: 952-230-1310
Shampoo & Standard Dry $8
Shampoo & Blow-Out $15 & up
Shampoo & Style $23
Women’s Haircut $28
Men’s Haircut $20
Beard or Bang Trim $8
Manicure $20
Pedicure $25 Nail Trim & File $10
Chemical Services: Color only $45 Color & Cut $55 Color, Cut or Style $65
Perm only $58 Perm & Cut or Style $68 Perm, Cut & Style $78
~ Ageless Beauty is independent of Walker Care Suites ~
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