November 2014
Trails of Orono Newsletter
Special events this
Month:
Live Well,
Socialize Well,
Dine Well
JFK Presentation!
Pianist Mic hael Nelson!
V eteran’s Day Servic e
Speaker Series
From the Desk of Our Executive Director…
3x3 Exerc ise Class
Minnetonka Art Students!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Holidays and Dementia
The holidays are a time when family and friends often come together. But for
persons living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, the holidays can be
challenging. Below are some recommendations from the Alzheimer’s Association:
Involve the person with dementia
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Staff:
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Executive Director
Cheryl Klinkhammer
Director of Health Services
Pam Jacobson, RN
Administrative Assistant
Megan Pominville
Leisure Events Coordinator
Chelsea Adney
Culinary Director
Agnes Fellinger
Director of Environmental
Services
Steve Strandquist
Outreach & Sales Director
Judy Decker
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Build on past traditions and memories. Focus on activities that are
meaningful to the person with dementia. Your family member may find
comfort in singing old holiday songs or looking through old photo albums.
Involve the person in holiday preparation. As the person's abilities allow,
invite him or her to help you prepare food, wrap packages, help decorate or
set the table. This could be as simple as having the person measure an
ingredient or hand decorations to you as you put them up. (Be careful with
decoration choices. Blinking lights may confuse or scare a person with
dementia, and decorations that look like food could be mistaken as edible.)
Maintain a normal routine. Sticking to the person's normal routine will help
keep the holidays from becoming disruptive or confusing. Plan time for
breaks and rest.
You can find more information by logging onto the Alzheimer’s Association website
at www.alz.org
~Cheryl Klinkhammer
Join us for a special celebration in honor of Veteran’s Day on
Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00. We will be honoring all of the
veterans that live here at Trails of Orono, along with all the
veterans we know as friends and family in our lives. Bring
along pictures of yourself or loved ones who served and we
can take the time together to thank all the great men and
women who have served our country!
November 2014
November Fun Facts!
Abraham Lincoln was
elected President of the
United States on November
6, 1860.
On November 9, 1927, Giant
Pandas were discovered in
China.
The United States Marine
Corps was created on
November 10, 1775.
On November 10, 1951, direct
dial telephone service was
first available coast to coast.
Sesame Street premiered on
PBS television on November
10, 1969.
On November 13, 1942, the
minimum draft age was
lowered from 21 to 18.
Yale University went Co-ed
on November 14, 1968.
On November 18, 1928,
Disney's Steamship Willie
premiered - Mickey Mouse is
"born"!
On November 19, 1863,
Abraham Lincoln delivered
the Gettysburg Address.
President John F. Kennedy
was assassinated in Dallas,
Texas as his motorcade
traveled through the city on
November 22, 1963.
On November 24, 1859,
Charles Darwin published his
theory “On the Origin of the
Species", sparking great
controversy.
Speaker Series
“Mile High Heroes”
Join us on Tuesday, November 18th
for our monthly Speaker Series
by Full Bloom!
“The history of flight is the history of a
dream, the ability to soar through the
sky like a bird. The Wright brothers are known for their Kitty Hawk flights,
but what ever happened to their plane? In the 1920s, Barnstorming and the
Powder Puff Derby piqued the interest of many Americans who flocked to
the various air shows to see the daredevils of the air. How did “Lady Lindy”
get her name and who was known as the “Lone Eagle”? What was the U.S.
government’s main interest in aviation? Who was known as the “father of
naval aviation”? Do you know who was first to fly faster than the speed of
sound in level flight? This is a closer look at the advancement of aviation and
achievements of our Mile High Heroes!”
Art Class with the Students from Minnetonka High!
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 3:30 for an
art class with the members of the Art Club at
Minnetonka Senior High School! We had so
much fun learning new art techniques and
painting with them last year and this year is to
be no different! They will be coming to Trails
monthly to work on various art projects with us!
Maybe we’ll even get the chance to visit the
high school again like we did last year to see
their school’s art gallery! Come join us and find
the inner artist in you!
JFK Assassination: The Mystery & Legend
Last November, we observed the 50th anniversary
of President Kennedy’s assassination. Where were
you when you heard the news? This event still
sparks discussion and controversy. Join us on
Thursday, November 6th at 2:00 for a balanced
discussion of one of the pivotal events of the 20th
century. Our guest speaker is David Jones of
Minneapolis. He has been speaking to a wide range
of audiences since 1996. He has made over 400
presentations to more than 11,000 people.
Trails of Orono
875 W ayzata Blvd. W.
O rono, MN 55391
Phone:
(952) 473-6655
Fax:
(952) 473-6677
Live Well, Socialize
Well, Dine Well
Live Well Health Tip
According to Dr. Cynthia Green,
“Build your visual focus and memory
by playing some good old-fashioned
Concentration. Divide a deck of
playing cards in half, taking two of
each kind of card. Place all the cards
face down on a table. Now, turning
two cards over at a time, try to find
all the matching pairs. A German
study found subjects who became
proficient at the game boosted their
visual memory and overall IQ.” Join
us at our Cards & Games group every
week where we will have to put our
skills to the test in a game of
Concentration!
Remember to Set Your
Clocks Back!
We’re on the Web!
Visit us at:
www.trailsoforono.com
Trails of Orono
875 Wayzata Boulevard West
Orono, MN 55391
Daylight Savings Time ends on
Sunday, November 2, at 2:00 am.
Remember to set your clocks
back and enjoy that extra hour of
sleep!
Riddle Me This:
I have many feathers to help me
fly. I have a body and head, I’m
not alive. It is your strength
which determines how far I go.
You can hold me in your hand,
but never throw.
What am I?
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Agatha S. who
will be celebrating her birthday on
November 7th! Let’s all wish her a
very happy and joyous day!
Happy Thanksgiving! If you are
planning on enjoying
Thanksgiving Dinner with your
loved ones at Trails of Orono,
please call to make reservations
for our dining room by Monday,
November 24th. Thank you!