INSIDE THIS ISSUE
M arch 2017 . Focus on Over all Wellness
M anor Mirror
Reflecting M anor Life
CHAPLAIN2
BIRTHDAYS2
TRANSITIONS2
WELLNESS3
GRANDPA JOHN
4
OMM NEIGHBORS
4
FEATURED EVENTS
7
MEET THE CHEFS :
A POPULAR AFFAIR
or in my case, I wish Barry (my
husband) had that recipe?”
Those thoughts, coupled with the
many compliments Melanie hears
about the food served at OMM
inspired her to collaborate with
Dining Services Director Mike Davis
about creating a monthly event that
would reveal secrets of the OMM
Kitchens! What resulted was Meet
the Chefs.
Pictured above: Chef Ling Pham in the
Crestwood kitchen.
W
hat happens when the
creativity of the Life
Enrichment team and the culinary
skill of the Dining Services team are
united? The idea behind Meet the
Chefs is born.
Member Services Director Melanie
Fugatt explains, “Have you ever had
a particularly delicious meal and
thought, I wish I had that recipe…
These monthly events bring the
chefs out of the kitchen to teach and
entertain the Members. Those who
attend enjoy a food tasting experience
that features upcoming specials
and demonstrations of cooking
techniques. The Chef really will share
recipes! Participants can engage
the Chef in a question and answer
exchange. Every Meet the Chefs
event has been filled to capacity!
The next event is set for Tuesday,
March 14th at 2 p.m. in the 4th floor
Members Club. There is no charge
for the event but reservations are
required. They are “first come, first
served” basis with priority being
given to first time attendees. You
can reserve your spot by calling the
Concierge (346-6653)
or the Receptionist (346-6610).
Past events have included
samples of seared salmon, and an
ice sculpture demonstration. The
March event will feature Charter Oak
Executive Chef Ling Pham and Sous
Chef Kelsey Knouse. Ling has led the
Charter Oak team since it opened in
2012. Ling comments, “I welcomed
the challenge of opening a brand-new
kitchen in this great environment at
OMM.” Kelsey came to Charter Oak
in December. His very first event
was Christmas at The Manor! “I have
enjoyed the team atmosphere and the
opportunity to bring creativity to the
dining experience here,” says Kelsey.
Whether you are interested
in a taste of what is to come in
Charter Oak, learning a new recipe
or meeting the chefs in a relaxed
environment be sure to call soon!
Reservations are going fast!
MM
“RESET…REBOOT”
BY DUB AMBROSE, CHAPLAIN
E
ven as I write, I am recuperating
from a bout with a very
tenacious strand of the common
cold. Sometimes I get over a cold
quickly, one that just stops in
for 24 hours or so. Not this one.
You know the saying…guests who overstay are like fish
that’s been left out. That’s what this cold is like. At any rate,
I am yearning to live my life faithfully and because I am
yearning, I am always learning. So, I am learning
to receive all that comes my way as a gift from my Master.
Yep, everything. So when this crud took up residence in
me, I was asking the most spiritual question of God I have
ever heard. That is, “Lord, what are You up to in this?”
Sitting at home under the lap blanket (No, it’s not a
Snuggie), and surrounded by tissue, I asked the question
and waited, and waited, and waited. For one, two, even
three minutes I remained silent and expectant. Then, I
heard, not a wind, not an earthquake, not a fire, but a still,
small whisper say, “Reset…Reboot!”
I responded reverently, “What?”
“Reset…Reboot!”
So I meditated and here’s what I got: Knowing that
our Lord works all things together for our good, this was
a brief time when He could untangle my tangles, unwind
my springs, and depressurize my pressures. Without even
being aware of it, I had followed pied pipers and found
myself being spent for and consumed by causes other than
His cause. This brief time was another one of His gifts
of decluttering for the sake of the Kingdom.
That’s what Lent is about. It’s when we consider the
swirl that makes up our lives and we release, simplify, let
go of things that come between us and our Loving God.
And by the power of the Spirit, after resetting and
rebooting, you can enter Holy Week and Easter Sunday
without the clutter…just you and Him and His Gift
of Resurrection Life.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Julia Couch................................1
George “Dale” Carson..............4
Dick Beauchamp.......................7
Mardell Campbell......................8
Georgia Lawless........................8
Gregg Layman...........................8
Jo Barnard............................... 11
Janey Story..............................13
Helen Pummill.........................15
Sam Mabry..............................16
Clarice Salstrom.......................16
David Bryant............................17
June Cleary.............................17
Betty Giebel............................17
Nadine Dougherty..................18
Merna Jo Robinson.................22
Wayne Tremble.......................22
Iva Sellers................................23
Jo Stall.....................................24
Lou Ann Dale...........................26
Catherine Hoover....................26
Mary Paull................................26
Royce Brooks...........................27
Marg Vilven.............................27
Mary Shearer.......................... 30
Tommie Watzke...................... 30
Mary Emmons........................ 30
Mary Francis Carle...................31
Jim Davis.................................31
Alta Gregg...............................31
Molly Pendergrass...................31
ANNIVERSARIES
Ralph & Dorothy Kelley.................... March 8, 1991
Earl & Allene Griffith.......................March 11, 1960
Luther & Nita Boring...................... March 14, 1952
In Memory of:
Tom & Betty Simmons.....................March 19, 1954
Bruce & Carolyn Nixon................... March 29, 1958
Margaret Hammond ........Feb. 5
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SENIOR STRONG! “A natural approach to active aging”
BY JOE CARSON BS, NASM-CPT, NASM-FNS – MASTER TRAINER/WELLNESS COORDINATOR
T
here is a misconception among many that strength
training causes big muscles, takes large muscles to do,
or is only for the young/athletic. This could not be further
from the truth, as there is a substantial difference in being
functionally strong and being aesthetically over developed
(like bodybuilders and power lifters). With that, among
the best means of managing things such as: depression,
arthritis, poor posture, degenerated motor control,
osteoporosis, daily aches/pains, energy deficiency, and a
host of other issues related to aging, is regular exercise
with an emphasis on strength training.
What makes strength training so important? As we age
our bodies have a tendency to lose muscle and strength
which can cause our joints to become unstable, promote
poor posture, decrease bone density, create abnormal joint
wear, slow metabolism (with energy decrease), diminish
immune function, and increase susceptibilities to injuries
and falls. This is one of our “use it or lose it” resources and
must be maintained throughout the entire duration of life
in order to remain functionally strong.
Now, for an exercise program to be efficiently effective
it is important to keep in mind that consistency is the key.
For best results, a strength training program must be done
at least at minimum 2-times to an optimal 3-4-times per
week. It is also important to keep in mind that you should
seek opportunities for progression (heavier dumbbells,
heavier load band(s), heavier machine weight, etc.) as this
ensures that you are getting the most from your time
and efforts.
Watch the calendar for the launch of the new “Senior
Strong” group training classes at the Spann Wellness
center and plan to make this a great compliment to the
other classes in which you already participate. If you have
questions about this class or any of our available classes
please contact the Wellness Center staff we are happy to
help. This new class is an improved version of Seniorcise
and will take place in the 9:35 a.m. time slot. We will
continue to offer our traditional Seniorcise at 8:30 a.m.
“Live Long – Be Senior Strong!”
Pictured above: Bob Westfield trains with Joe Carson.
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Grandpa John
REMEMBERS
FOG
CATS
BY CARL SANDBURG
BY JOHN C. WESTERVELT
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over the harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
In high school I read,
the fog comes
on little cat feet.
Growing up on the prairie,
I viewed spring thunderstorms
majestic like a lion.
When left alone he moves
across the countryside with a roar.
Should he be crossed,
he can devour all in his path.
I suppose a little cat is silent,
but my big one is noisy.
OMM NEIGHBORS
Rosemary Frew (Crestwood)
Rosemary was raised in Bartlesville although originally is from Louisiana,
MO. She attended Tulsa University where she studied the Spanish
language and later pursued a career in the IT field. She worked at Hilti
and did budgeting and forecasting for IT Controlling for the the Western
Hemisphere; that information was then provided to Global IT Controlling
in Liechtenstein. She is a member at First Presbyterian Church and likes
to do jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku and enjoys reading. Once her house sells, she
would like to volunteer with the Animal Rescue Foundation and maybe
Meals on Wheels. She imparted a story of attending the King Tut Exhibit in New Orleans when her son was
seven years old. They arrived in the morning and waited in line all day until finally at 3:00 p.m. they made
it inside. She shared that it was well worth the wait and it continues to be one of her favorite exhibits. She
has one son who is the Rector of an Episcopal church in Houston and 3 grandchildren. Rosemary moved
here from the Brookside area and is settling in on the second floor of Crestwood with her two Bichon Frise
dogs, Lola and Buster.
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OMM NEIGHBORS
Sarah Jenkins (Crestwood)
Sarah was born in Urawa, the capital city of Saitama Prefecture directly
north of Tokyo. She grew up in Japan during World War II as a third
generation Christian, which is rare since Christians in Japan make up
less than 1% of the population. She attended Meiji Gakuin University in
Tokyo and earned her BA in Elementary Education from Alaska Pacific
University. She worked for Northwest Airlines, which allowed her to serve
many Military Air Command charter flights to and from Vietnam during
the Vietnam War and to meet famous people in flight. She even served tea
to Prince Charles! Later, Sarah taught elementary and middle school in Anchorage for 26 years. Now, she is
active in the music ministries at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, including singing in the choir
and serving as a coach for Sistema Tulsa community music program. She enjoys cooking, swimming, flower
arranging and sharing her musical talents in the OMM Chorus. Sarah lost her husband 2 years ago after 45
years of marriage. They lived in Alaska for 37 years before moving to Broken Arrow 10 years ago. She has a
son in Seattle and a daughter in Anchorage. She shares her Crestwood apartment with her little dog Mini.
Bruce & Carolyn Nixon (Villas)
Bruce & Carolyn met at De Pauw University in Carolyn’s hometown
of Greencastle, Indiana. Bruce is originally from Chicago, home of
Wrigley field and the world champion Cubs baseball team. He majored in
Economics and minored in Psychology. He served in the Army Reserves
from 1957 to 1963 and worked for Phillips Petroleum and Flint Industries.
He retired in 1996. Bruce is a member of the Tulsa Bicycle Club, the
American Birding Assoc. and is an amateur Ornithologist, and a dog
trainer. Their 6-year-old Cavalier named Poppy likes her new home!
Carolyn studied elementary education at DePauw and was a school teacher, primarily of second graders.
She played the clarinet in high school and twirled a baton. She enjoys playing games and served as a
Stephen Minister at Asbury United Methodist Church where they are both members. Here at OMM, the
Nixons enjoy Spann exercise classes such as Tai Chi, balance & flexibility classes and Bruce especially
enjoys ping pong. They are also singing in the OMM Chorus. They have been married for 58 years and
have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. Bruce & Carolyn are enjoying their new neighbors on Sandusky.
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OMM NEIGHBORS
Tom & Kay Owens (Lakeside Homes)
Tom and Kay met in Dallas, TX and have been married for 52 years.
Tom is a native Tulsan and attended Central High School and studied to
be a mechanical engineer at the University of Oklahoma. Most people
don’t know that he performed as a cheerleader in high school and at
OU. He served as a Lieutenant in the OK Air National Guard and is the
owner of McIntosh Corp, a mechanical construction company. He enjoys
a good round of golf when time permits. Kay was raised in Louisiana and
Texas. She attended Texas Woman’s University and achieved a Bachelor’s
of Science in Nursing. She was a surgical nurse at Parkland Hospital in Dallas then functioned as the
corporate secretary at McIntosh. She takes pleasure in traveling, reading and delights in flowers. She
finds it fascinating to travel throughout the US and other countries that she studied about in her history
classes. She is a member of the Kiwanis, the OSPE auxiliary and serves on the OMM Board
of Directors. They belong to St. John’s Episcopal Church and have 2 sons and 3 granddaughters.
Holly Parks (Crestwood)
Holly is from Coleman, Texas and, because her father was in the oil
business, she attended 20 schools from age 5 to the 9th grade.
She obtained a Commercial Art degree from the University of Tulsa.
Her second husband, Frank Parks, owned Parks Oil Company and they
were married about 18 years until he passed away from Parkinson’s
disease. She belongs to Silver Service, is in 2 bridge clubs and
3 foursomes -- she loves to play bridge! She is a member of Boston
Avenue United Methodist Church and is part of the Wesley Fellowship
Class. She has a beautiful white American Eskimo dog named Ellie who will greet you when you
pass their patio on the first floor of Crestwood. Holly has 3 children, and 5 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
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Featured Life
Enrichment Events
MARGARET SINGER PIANO
CONCERT
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
in Fleming Center
BY IRENE BROWN,
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
BY THE SISTEMA
TULSA COMMUNITY
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Thurs., March 9, 6:30-7:00 p.m.
in Fleming Center
RSVP to the Reservation
Hotline by March 3 and your
ticket will be delivered to your mailbox by March 7.
The Sistema Tulsa Community Youth Orchestra
(STCYO) under the direction of Jose Luis Hernandez,
is a symphonic ensemble comprised of high-school age
students representing many of the Tulsa Public Schools.
They began performing together in March of 2016 as part
of Sistema Tulsa, a social change through music program
of the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church in concert
with community partners. The program will include well
known music from Carmen, The Barber of Seville, and
Dvorak’s beloved Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”.
Free tickets are required for this performance and a limited
number of tickets are still available.
PIONEER WOMEN OF
OKMULGEE COUNTY
Monday, March 20, 2:00 p.m.
in Crestwood Theatre
To explore the Okmulgee
women of the past, we consulted
the Okmulgee County History
Book only to discover that it
was mostly about MEN! Only
recently have women’s stories been told. With OMM
Member and 42-year resident of Okmulgee Ann Dietert
as our guide, we’ll learn about the harsh living conditions
of Oklahoma Territory and see how far we’ve come in
150 years. This will be fun and informative for all as well
as great preparation for our “Okmulgee Rising” trip on
March 22. No reservations necessary.
Margaret Singer returns by
popular demand for a solo
concert, after wowing us last
year when she performed
with mezzo-soprano Barbara
McAlister. A native of Crescent,
Oklahoma, Ms. Singer received
a Fulbright grant to study at the Royal Academy of Music
in London. Since then, she has appeared at New York
City’s Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Town Hall and
performed extensively in Europe, as a professional pianist
and collaborative artist. No reservations necessary.
BEANS & BINGO!
Tuesday, March 28, 6:00 p.m.
in Fleming Center
RSVP by March 17 and your
tickets will be delivered
to your mailbox by March 24.
An old favorite returns! Enjoy a delicious buffet of white
& brown beans with ham, coleslaw, cornbread, and
cobbler. Then we’ll break out the bingo cards and OMM
staff members Cliff and Taunya Mosley will be our
celebrity callers. There will be special prizes and some fun
twists on the game. Don’t miss this evening of fellowship,
food, and fun! Cost is $6 per person charged to your
OMM account.
OMM’S OWN MEMBER’S
MOMENT IN HISTORY:
THE FBI OF YESTERYEAR Thursday, March 30, 3:00 p.m.
in Crestwood Theatre
OMM Member Ron Bell will
share stories and mementoes
from his 27 years as an FBI
special agent. He will describe
how he came to be in the
FBI and detail his involvement in some high-profile
cases. Come hear fascinating stories of the FBI of the
1960s-1980s, a very different agency from the one we know
today. No reservations necessary.
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In the spirit of Christ,
Oklahoma Methodist
Manor improves the
quality of life for seniors
by providing housing,
nutrition and health
care services that meet
the physical and spiritual
needs of each member.
Steve Dickie, CEO
918.346.6613
Health & Wellness Services
Matt Loyd
918.346.6625
Member Services
Melanie Fugatt
918.346.6651
Contact us about living at
Oklahoma Methodist Manor
Residential Living
Homes & Apartments
Cari Owens
918.346.6684
Assisted Living
Jacob Will
918.346.6630
Skilled Nursing
& Health Center
Kathy Clark
918.346.6623
OMM Care Line
918.346.6668
OKLAHOMA METHODIST
MANOR OBSERVES LENT
The rough-hewn cross on the OMM
campus reminds us of the Lenten
Season. Ash Wednesday marks the
first day of Lent, a period of 40 days
(excluding Sundays) which comes
before Easter in the Christian calendar.
Christians who observe Lent use it
as a time for prayer and penance.
By observing Lent, Christians are
remembering the sacrifice of Jesus
Christ, who withdrew into the
wilderness and fasted for 40 days
before his crucifixion. Ash Wednesday
is March 1st this year and Easter is
April 16th.
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