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1701 22nd Ave SW| Austin, MN 55912| 507-434-0600| June 2017
WELCOME!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Annette Ross
SALES DIRECTOR
Becky Earl
NURSING DIRECTOR
Lexy Smith
NEW RESIDENTS
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Sophia Morse
DINING SERVICES
Lori Parry
MAINTENANCE TECH
Jeff Funk
[email protected]
Elaine S.
NEW STAFF
Noy Inthamthirath
BIRTHDAYS
OUR MISSION
Our focus is to develop and maintain
happy and healthy living environments
and provide a “person-centered” care
approach for a growing senior populous.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
Passion
Respect
Embrace Change
www.PrimroseRetirement.com
PRIMROSE COMPANY
Primrose Retirement Communities,
LLC, provides high-quality independent
and assisted living communities in over
30 locations across the country. Home
Office in Aberdeen, South Dakota since
our founding in 1989, our mission is to
create a happy and healthy living
environment for seniors.
Our motto “this is living!” guides us in
every aspect of our work from
providing personalized attention and a
full and exciting activities calendar to
our friendly and welcoming
atmosphere.
Vera D.-2nd
Keith K.-8th
Carrie Sheldon-11th
Leon J.-29th
HOLIDAYS
For more information about Primrose
Retirement Communities, visit
www.primroseretirement.com
Father’s Day-18th
First Day of Summer-21st
5 Benefits of Being A Senior Citizen
Getting older is hardly something to look upon with
fear and trepidation. In fact, retirement can offer
people the extra time to do things they always wanted to do but never had time for – and a whole realm
of perks and benefits to make them more enjoyable.
Here are five of them:
Stay Fit for Less Money: Senior fitness has never
been more popular. There are immense physical and
emotional benefits to staying healthy and active as
we age, and communities across the country are offering incentives for seniors to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Check your local fitness centers for special
offers as well as community centers and churches.
You may be surprised how easy it is to stay fit on
the cheap.
Enjoy Discounted Travel, Entertainment, and
More: If you have not alr eady done so, look into
membership with AARP (www.aarp.org). It only
costs $16 per year to join and you can save on dining, cruises, airline tickets, hotel stays, rental cars, auto repair, apparel, and countless
other benefits. Even without an AARP membership it is always a good idea to ask retailers or service providers if they offer a senior discount. Many of them do.
Find out if You Qualify for Property Tax Exemptions: If you own a home, you may
be eligible for property tax exemptions or Homestead Credit Benefits. Contact your local
comptroller or tax assessor’s office for additional information because property tax exemptions and Homestead Benefits vary by state and can include credits for school, county, or other types of taxes.
Take Advantage of Medicare Eligibility: If you ar e r etir ed and plan on using Medicare (www.medicare.gov), it is advisable to get enrolled some time during the three
months before your 65th birthday. This assures that you will be covered the day you turn
65. It also helps you to avoid the 10% cost increase that comes every year past the age of
65 that you wait to enroll.
Get a Free Medicare Physical: Medicar e offer s a one-time physical exam for free for
all individuals covered under Part B. Utilize the time before you turn 65 to find out
which doctors in your area offer these free exams and what tests they include.
NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sweet, so sweet, the smell of
flowers in the air; the singing of birds
echoing in the distance. June is a
time for blooming and unfolding. Primrose is
spreading its wings with a month full of exciting activities, casino trip, ladies lunch out,
trips to the new Nature Center building, and
the start of the farmer’s market. Primrose has
something to offer for everyone. No winner
on our May puzzle. Remember to turn those
in for a gift card to the new HY-vee. Also remember to look for new activities to join in
on. Have a great spring!
Annette Ross
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT
Elaine S. is our resident
spotlight for June. She has
1 son, 2 grandchildren and
5 greatgrandchildren.
Elaine was originally from
Glenco, MN. Her career
was working at 3M, as well
as being an analyst for engineer and looked through
a microscope. What Elaine
really likes about Primrose is how wonderful the
view is from her apartment. Loves how spacious her
room is and how much stuff that fits in her room.
Elaine enjoys reading, working on puzzles, playing
the Wii bowling, playing on her iPad, and enjoys being outdoors. We are all so happy to have you here
Elaine.
Welcome to Primrose!!
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Connie Watkins is our employee spotlight. Her
hometown is Bakersfield
California. She is married
and has three daughters,
and 4 grandchildren. Connie is one of our CA
and has been with us at Primrose for 4 years.
Her interests and hobbies are planting flowers,
reading painting, and fixing things up. Her favorite things in life are spending time with her children, mom, and grandchildren. They make her
smile. We are so happy to have you here with us
Connie. Congratulations!
HAPPENINGS AT PRIMROSE
Don’t forget we will be having a Father’s Day
brunch on June 18th during the lunch period. If
you are having any guests or will be out please
let the kitchen know right away. Thank you.
Happy Father’s Day to all our Wonderful Fathers here at Primrose!
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
Nature Center Tour-1st
Young Oldies-12th
Entertainment-16th
R.O.M.E.O-23rd
Farmers Market-5th
Foot Care-13th
Father’s Day Brunch-18th
Oakland Church Serv.-25th
St. Olaf Serv.-6th
Catholic Serv.-13th
Farmers Market-19th
4-H Petting Zoo-25th
Entertainment-6th
Red Cross Blood Drive-14th
Ladies Lunch Out-20th
Entertainment-27th
Community Meeting-8th
Entertainment-15th
Massage-20th
Mill Pond Walk-29th
Mill Pond Walk-9th
Nature Center Program-15th
Casino Trip-22nd
Entertainment-30th
Entertainment-9th
Tenants Birthday Party-16th
Entertainment-23rd
Baking Club-30th
June 2017 ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
Make sure to let the
Kitchen know of any
guests attending
the Father's Day
Brunch
4 10:00 Peace &
Power
2:30 Coffee &
Conversation
3:15 Movie Hour
6:00 500 Cards
11 10:00 Peace &
Power
2:30 Coffee &
Conversation
3:15 Movie Hour
6:00 500 Cards
18
25
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Location Key:
Location Key:
Community Room
Main Dining Room
Craft Room
Exercise Room
Fireplace Room
Massage Room
Assisted Living
Chapel
Parlor
Pub
Patio
Lobby
5 10:00 Manicures
11:00 Devotions
2:00 Coin Bingo
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
12 10:00 Manicures
11:00 Devotions
2:00 Young Oldies
2:30 Coin Bingo
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
10:00 Peace & Power
Father's Day Brunch
During Lunch
2:30 Coffee &
Conversation
3:15 Movie Hour
6:00 500 Cards
19 10:00 Manicures
10:00 Peace & Power
2:00 4-H Petting Zoo
2:30 Coffee &
Conversation
3:00 Oakland Church
Serv.
3:15 Movie Hour
26 10:00 Manicures
11:00 Devotions
2:00 Coin Bingo
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
11:00 Devotions
2:00 Coin Bingo
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
6 10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
2:00 St. Olaf Serv.
3:00 Entertainment
3:00 Storytelling
6:00 500 Cards
13 8:30 *Foot Care
10:00 Wii Bowling
10:30 Catholic Serv.
2:00 Ice Cream
3:00 Storytelling
6:00 500 Cards
20 10:00 Wii Bowling
11:30 *Ladies Lunch
Out
2:00 Ice Cream
3:00 Storytelling
3:30 *Massage
6:00 500 Cards
27 10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
3:45 Entertainment
No Storytelling
6:00 500 Cards
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1 10:00 *Nature
*Items Require Sign
Up - Sign up sheets
are located in the
Fireplace Room
7
10:30 Devotions
11:00 Color Your World
2:00 Card Bingo
2:00 B/P Clinic
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
14 10:00 Devotions
11:00-4:00 Red Cross
Blood Drive
2:00 Card Bingo
2:00 B/P Clinic
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
21 10:00 Devotions
10:30 Craft
2:00 Card Bingo
2:00 B/P Clinic
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
28 10:30 Devotions
11:00 Color Your
World
2:00 Card Bingo
2:00 B/P Clinic
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
Center
10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
6:00 500 Cards
8 9:15 Current Events
10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
2:30 Community
Meeting
6:00 500 Cards
15 10:00 *Nature
Center Program
10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
2:30 Entertainment
6:00 500 Cards
22 9:00 *Casino Trip
10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
6:00 500 Cards
29 9:15 Current Event
10:00 Wii Bowling
2:00 Ice Cream
3:00 *Walk around
Mill Pond
6:00 500 Cards
FRIDAY
2 10:00 Craft
1:00 Bridge
2:00 Patio Hour
pizza and beer
6:00 500 Cards
SATURDAY
3 10:00 Morning Sip &
Chat
1:30 Prize Bingo
2:30 Social Hour &
Card Games
6:00 Movie Hour
9 10:00 *Walk around 10 10:00 Morning Sip &
Mill Pond
2:00 Entertainment
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
16 10:00 Scrabble
2:00 Entertainment
Tenants B-Day Party
6:00 500 Cards
23 11:30 *R.O.M.E.O
2:00 Entertainment
3:00 Coffee Social
6:00 500 Cards
30 10:00 Baking Club
1:00 Uno
2:00 Entertainment
6:00 500 Cards
Chat
1:30 Prize Bingo
2:30 Social Hour &
Card Games
6:00 Movie Hour
17 10:00 Morning Sip &
Chat
1:30 Prize Bingo
2:30 Social Hour &
Card Games
6:00 Movie Hour
24 10:00 Morning Sip &
Chat
1:30 Prize Bingo
2:30 Social Hour &
Card Games
6:00 Movie Hour