Tidings of Peace
751 Hillsdale Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901
A Newsletter For Residents, Families & Guests
Volume 25
Issue 2
Pancake Breakfast
Happenings in February
History Lectures: February 2 & 23
Book Mobile: February 11 & 25
Music with Joe: February 1
Men’s out to Breakfast: February 2
Tailgate Party: February 3
Pancake Breakfast: February 4
Hearing Aid Checks: February 7
Out to Lunch: Tavern on the James:
February 7
Wine & Cheese: February 8
Music with Bill Porter: February 8
Music & Fun with Eileen:
February 9
Music with Doug: February 14
Music with Jodi: February 15
Music with Karen: February 15
Evening Happy Hour: February 15
Books Sandwiched In: February 17
Nursing Homes Swing: February 17
Breakfast with the Washington's’
February 20
Birthday Dinner &
Music with Bob Clouse:
February 22
Out to Lunch: Lafayette Inn
February 24
Girl Scout Troop # 785 Bingo Night:
February 27
Mardi Gras Happy Hour:
Join us for the rescheduled 8th Annual OLOP
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 4 from
8:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Main Dining room. This all
you can eat breakfast is to benefit the Fluvanna County
SPCA and the many animals that they have to take care
of. A suggested price of $5 per person can go a long
way to help our four legged friends. We have been
collecting dry and canned pet foods, trash bags,
blankets and pet carriers as well as other items. If you
are able, please help with this important cause. There
will be animals onsite in hopes of finding their
forever homes!
Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras, French for “Fat
Tuesday,” is the day before Ash
Wednesday, or the
beginning of Lent. Traditionally,
early Christians would hold
feasts and parties to use up all
the meat and fat, eggs, cheese,
and milk in their homes in the days leading up to
Lent. During Lent fasting, praying, and eating only
fish or meager fare was permitted. Today, Mardi
Gras, or Carnival, as it is called in some countries,
is usually celebrated for a couple of weeks and
ends on Fat Tuesday, just before Lent. It’s no
accident that the word Carnival comes from the
Latin words carne and vale, meaning “goodbye
meat.” On Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 we will
have a Mardi Gras themed Happy Hour in the
DePiro room. At dinner your tables will be
adorned with colorful beads and masks for you
to wear. We’ll enjoy “New Orleans” style food for
dinner.
Entertainment for February
Join fellow resident, Joe Giovanelli in the Main Lobby
on Wednesday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. as he plays his
carefully thought out piano selections for you to enjoy.
On Thursday, February 9 at 3:00 p.m., join resident Eileen Bracuti as
she entertains you with her songs and her humor, as only she can! She
encourages crowd participation and guarantees a great time! This month,
fellow resident Steve Lanning, will accompany her on a few songs. She
will be performing in the Main Lobby.
Wednesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. Bill Porter will be here to perform in
the DePiro Room. Bill is a longtime volunteer that plays the piano and sings
familiar songs with crowd participation encouraged.
Volunteer, Karen Yanchunis will be here on Wednesday, February 15 at
11:00 a.m. in the First Floor lobby. She will play her mountain dulcimer and
sing some songs with you.
On Wednesday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m., in the Main Lobby, Jodi
Stevens and friends will be here to cheer you up with her lively songs and
high spirit. Last month, there was a big crowd singing along with the song
books they provide, and we hope to do the same this month!
Friday, February 17, Nursing Homes Swing brings you a Communion and
Healing Service at 2:15 in the Chapel with the Reverend to be announced.
At 3:00, in the DePiro room, Rick LaRue will play the violin and Noriko
Donahue will be on the piano. This will be an afternoon you won’t want to
miss!
Wednesday, February 22, at 6:30 p.m., Bob Clouse will keep the Birthday
celebration going with music and song in the DePiro room. Come and enjoy
the evening with your friends and neighbors for an hour of entertainment and
fellowship.
Dawn Zanfardino will be holding her monthly Mandalas
coloring class on Friday, February 24 at 3:00 p.m. in the
First Floor Lounge. Join her for an hour of relaxing music
as you create beautiful artwork.
There is a $5 cost for this class, and is to be paid
directly to Dawn the day of the class.
New Scam Alert
If you get a call and someone asks you “CAN YOU HEAR ME” ? HANG UP THIS IS
A SCAM! Virginia police are now warning about the scheme. .The “can you hear me”
con is actually a variation on earlier scams aimed at getting the victim to say the word
“yes” in a phone conversation. That affirmative response is recorded by the fraudster
and used to authorize unwanted charges on a phone or utility bill or on a purloined
credit card. You say ‘yes,’ it gets recorded and they say that you have agreed to
something,” said Susan Grant, director of consumer protection for the Consumer
Federation of America. “I know that people think it’s impolite to hang up, but it’s a
good strategy.”But how can you get charged if you don’t provide a payment method?
The con artist already has your phone number, and many phone providers pass
through third-party charges. Remember it’s not rude to just hang up!
~On 26 January 2017, CBS News reported on the above scam~
History Lectures
Rick Britton, local historian will be back this month for two more fun and
informative history lectures. The first discussion will be held on Thursday,
February 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Theater. The topic will be: Civil War Infantry, the
basic nuts and bolts: how it was organized, how it was uniformed and equipped,
and how it marched and fought.
Thursday, February 23, the discussion will be about : Walter Reed, Conqueror of
the Yellow Fever. A brilliant doctor, and a graduate of UVA Medical School, Reed
was also an important U.S. Army researcher. He saved countless lives with his
Yellow Fever discoveries. Join Rick at 2:00 p.m. in the DePiro Room.
Books Sandwiched In
The Jefferson-Madison Library will continue their Books Sandwiched In series on
Friday, February 17th. This month’s selection is: The Bad Ass Librarians of
Timbuktu and their race to save the world’s most precious manuscripts written
by Joshua Hammer. Krista Farrell, Assistant Director of Jefferson-Madison
Regional Library will be presenting this review. If you are interested in going, sign up
at the mailboxes on Thursday, February 10. We will meet in the Main Lobby at 11:30
a.m. The OLOP van will drop you off at the library and pick you up when it’s over.
Breakfast with the Washington’s
You are invited to Breakfast with the Washington’s on Monday, February 20 at 8:00
a.m. in the Main Dining Room. If you do not usually attend breakfast, please let
Alex know if you will be there on the 20th. There is no charge for this event.
Putting with Doug
Brush up on your putting skills with Doug on Thursday, February 9, at 1:30 p.m. and
Wednesday, the 22nd in the 3rd floor lobby area. Try you luck at making a Birdie or
watch as your neighbors show off their skills. This is sure to be lots of fun!
Wine & Cheese Social
On Wednesday, February 8 at 2:30 p.m., we will have a Wine & Cheese
social in the First Floor Lounge. There will be a variety of wines available as
well as sodas, cheese, crackers and an assortment of fruits. This afternoon
social offers good conversation and even better company!
Happy Hour (s)
There will be an evening Happy Hour on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30
p.m. in the DePiro room. Enjoy an hour with your friends and neighbors as you
socialize and wind down from your day. We will have a variety of wines, liquors,
sodas and light refreshments.
There will be a second Happy Hour on Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 p.m. in
the DePiro room. This will be a Mardi Gras themed social activity and we will
have jazz music playing in the background as well as masks, beads and other
festive decorations. Join your neighbors for an hour of afternoon fun!
Men’s Out to Breakfast
On Thursday, February 2 the men of OLOP are invited to go to breakfast at
Sam’s Kitchen. This is around the corner, in the Woodbrook area, and has
become the “go to” place for the men’s breakfast. If you would like to go, sign
up at the mailboxes on Thursday, January 26. They will meet in the Main Lobby
at 8:00 a.m.
There will be a Men’s Social on Tuesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the 3rd
Floor card room. Enjoy a second cup of coffee and a snack with your
fellowmen.
Out to Lunches
Join us as we head to downtown Scottsville on Tuesday, February 7 to enjoy
lunch at Tavern on the James. This American cuisine restaurant offers entrees
such as meatloaf, fried catfish and spaghetti as well as daily specials,
sandwiches and salads-all at reasonable prices. We will meet in the Main
Lobby at 11:00 a.m. The sign up sheet will be at the mailboxes on Tuesday,
February 10, if you’re interested in going.
The second out to lunch for this month will take us to the foothills of the Skyline
Drive in Greene County. The Lafayette Inn and Restaurant dates back to
1840 and is the winner of several awards such as the current open-tabled
“Diners Choice 2016”. You can choose from their lunch menu of entrees such
as Blackened Salmon Filet, Eggplant Parmesan B.L.T. and Fried Oyster
Sandwich as well as salads and a variety of wines. We will be going there on
Friday, February 24 and will meet in the Main Lobby at 11:00 a.m.
The sign up sheet will be at the mailboxes on Thursday, February 16.
Tailgate Party
Get in the mood for “Super Bowl” Sunday, with a “Tailgate
Party” on Friday, February 3, at 2:00 in the Main Lobby.
Enjoy chicken wings, corn fritters chips and salsa. We will
also have sodas or beer to go along with the food. Wear
your favorite team’s colors (even if they are not in the Super
Bowl). Bring a friend and have a great time!
Hearing Aid Checks
Kathleen Culbertson, from Evolution Hearing will be in the Third Floor card
room on Tuesday, February 7 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. She will be
conducting Hearing Aid checks and will be glad to help you with questions you
may have about the pair you have now, or are thinking about getting later.
There are no appointments, just walk in!
Bingo with the Girl Scouts
On Monday, February 27, Girl Scout Troop # 785 will host an
evening of Bingo with those that would like to participate. Troop
leader, Allison Stacy, will bring a group of about fifteen girls between
the ages of the 8 and 12 to help call and play. They came here last
year and are excited to do it again! They will be in the DePiro room at 6:00 p.m.
Drama Club
As most of you can remember, there was a time when old radio theatre was very
popular. After dinner the family would huddle together around the radio to listen
to their favorite playhouse dramas, such as “The Adventures of the Thin Man” or
“The Inner Sanctum” to name a few. We are fortunate to have our very own
drama club here at OLOP. They call themselves The “Footlighters” and they
model their skits like the old radio theatre style plays. They practice weekly, on
Fridays at 1:30 p.m., in the Activity Room on the Third Floor. Every couple of
months they will present two or three comedy skits for your viewing pleasure. If
this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, please come to one of
the practices to see what they’re all about! It’s a good way to meet some fine
people and take part in a unique experience.
Coloring for Adults
Have you heard about the new rave coloring for adults? Coloring has
therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more
mindfulness. Like meditation, coloring allows the brain to switch off other
thoughts and focus. If you would like to try it out for yourself check your daily
schedule for Adult Coloring and join us. We will also be leaving materials in the
Lounge on the first floor to use when you like. ~Taken in part by Kelly Fitzpatrick, Daily
Feb 2017
Chaplain’s Corner
Bible Brain
Workout
Inspiration
From Chicken Soup for the Golden Soul:
What is love?
Robertson lovingly cared for his wife Muriel, who was in
the last stages of Alzheimer’s disease. She had lost the
Read:
ability to walk, talk or communicate. But one Valentine’s
Day, the anniversary of their engagement 47 years before, 1 Corinthians
13:4-7
Muriel woke up in the morning and called out in a crystal
clear voice, “Love...love...love.”
What are the most wonderful words you have ever heard?
“Loving Muriel,” Robertson McQuilken
Catholic Mass in the DePiro Room—Sundays at 4:00p.m.
Feb 5
Fr. Paul Kkonde, Parochial Vicar - St. Theresa / Farmville
Feb 12
Fr. Gerald Mussubire, Pastor - Sts. Peter & Paul / Palmyra
Feb 19
Fr. Dan Bain, Retired Priest
Feb 26
Fr. Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi, Pastor - Holy Comforter / C’ville
Protestant Worship in the Chapel—Sundays at 2:00p.m.
Feb 5
Rev. Sandra Wisco, Retired Lutheran Pastor
Feb 12
Rev. Rob Pochek, Pastor - First Baptist Church (Park St.)
Feb 19
Minister - First Baptist Church (Main St.)
Feb 26
Rev. Gayle Ritchey, Chaplain - Our Lady of Peace (Communion)
CARE NOTES
Help yourself to Care Notes in the Chapel.
There are various topics including prayer, grief,
and more. Read, keep or pass on to someone
in need of encouragement. God bless you!
Religious
Calendar
See calendar of
activities for complete
list of services.
Independent and Assisted
Living Resident Council Meeting
Will be held on Wednesday,
February 8, in the DePiro Room.
The meeting will start promptly at
1:30 pm. Department Managers will
be available for questions and
comments.
Our Lady of Peace Welcomes
Sam Casey
Apt 111
Thomas Deal
Apt 124
Susannah Wilkerson Apt 134
Margaret Wilson
Apt 136
Lillian Schafft
Apt 313
Please greet them and make them
welcome!
February Birthdays
Activity Survey
Residents
Reva Bishop
1st
Mildred Nowell
9th
Jane Hess
11th
Eilana Inigo
12th
Jessie Grove
13th
Mary Gallo
15th
Betty Jane Prufer
17th
Billie Bowling
22nd
Bev Larson
26th
We will celebrate
February Birthdays at your
regular dinner seating on
Wednesday, February 24.
Staff
Zachary Gilmer
Dancan Oyanji
Elizabeth Kosierowski
Dorinda Boadi
Pamela Kimeto
Norma Campbell
Samantha Haney
Margaret Monroe
Brenda Harper
Jody Frazier
4th
8th
10th
14th
15th
15th
17th
18th
23rd
26th
Thanks to everyone for completing
and returning the recent activity
survey. We handed out 70 surveys
and 40 were returned. Yea!
We received lots of feedback that I
will be sharing with you at the next
resident council meeting on
Wednesday, February 8. We are
always open for suggestions and look
forward to hearing from you.
It’s helpful to us if you can write your
suggestions on comments down on a
piece of paper and give them to us.
We are talking and interacting with so
many folks throughout the day, that
they are times we forget, passing
conversations, so a visual reminder
is very helpful.
The top five activities from
this survey were;
Movies, Happy Hour,
Music Programs, Trips & Outings
and Exercise.
Thanks to everyone
Sherry Beverage
Director of Activities
February 2017
Special Events
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
2:00 (ml)
Music with Joe
8:00
Men’s Breakfast
Sam’s Kitchen
2:00 (ml)
Tailgate Party
8-10:30
Pancake
Breakfast
10
11
17
18
2:00 (Theater)
History Lecture
5
6
7
10-12 (cr)
Hearing Aid
Checks
11:00 (ml)
Out to Lunch:
Tavern on the
James
13
14
12
Happy
Valentines’
Day!!
1:30 (ml)
Music with
Doug
19
20
21
Breakfast
with the
Washington’s
8
11:00 (fpl)
Book Mobile
1:30 (dp)
Resident Council
15
11:00 al lobby
Music w’ Karen
28
6:00 (dp)
Bingo w’ Girl
Scout Troop
#785
2:00 (dp)
Mardi Gras
Happy Hour
16
11:30
Books
Sandwiched In
2:00 (ml)
Music with Jodi
3:00 (dp)
Nursing Homes
Swing
6:30 (dp)
Evening Happy
Hour
22 11:00 (fpl)
Book Mobile
Birthday Dinner at
Your reg. seats
27
3:00 (ml)
Music & Fun
with Eileen
2:30 (L)
Wine & Cheese
6:00 Music w’ Bill
Porter (dp)
6:30 (dp)
Music with Bob
Clouse
26
9
23
24
2:00 (dp)
History Lecture
11:00 (ml)
Out to Lunch:
Lafayette Inn
3:00 (L)
Mandalas w’
Aurora
25