February 2015
Trails of Orono Newsletter
Special events this
Month:
Live Well,
Socialize Well,
Dine Well
Super Bowl Party!
Art with Minnetonka
High!
Guitarist Rick Noland!
Elegant Valentine’s
Dinner!
Speaker Series
Gillespie Singers!
From the Desk of our
Executive Director…
Staff:
Executive Director
Cheryl Klinkhammer
Director of Health Services
Pam Jacobson, RN
Administrative Assistant
Megan Pominville
Leisure Events Coordinator
Chelsea Adney
Culinary Director
Mark Hamre
Director of Environmental
Services
Steve Strandquist
Outreach & Sales Director
Judy Decker
New Culinary Director:
Mark Hamre joined the Trails of Orono
team on January 5, 2015. Mark has a
passion for cooking and baking and
comes to us with over 30 years
experience, most recently at another
senior living community as the Assistant
Kitchen Manager. In his free time Mark
enjoys horse racing and caring for his
tropical Discus fish. Both of Mark’s
parents have lived in assisted living
communities so he has a personal
understanding of the importance of
great food and service. Mark will start a
monthly “Coffee with the Chef” activity
in February, please check the activity for
the date/time & join him to talk over
ideas for food and the dining experience
at Trails.
~Cheryl Klinkhammer
Feel-Good Valentine
Valentine, I feel so
good
Each time that we're
together.
We're similar souls in
harmony,
Birds of a kindred
feather.
Our hearts sing to the
same sweet tune;
Our compatible minds
align;
Could you, would you,
pretty please,
Be my Valentine?
By Joanna Fuchs
February 2015
February Fun Facts!
The 1st motion-picture
close-up was filmed at the
Edison Studio on February
2, 1893.
On February 3, 1690, the 1st
paper money in America
was issued.
George Washington was
unanimously selected as
President on February 4,
1789.
On February 10, 1933, the
singing telegram was first
offered in New York.
Abraham Lincoln was born
in a log cabin in Kentucky
on February 12, 1809.
On February 15, 1898, the
USS Maine was blown up in
Havana harbor.
President Nixon began his
historic trip to China on
February 17, 1972.
On February 22, 1935, it
became illegal to fly over
the Whitehouse.
Cassius Clay (now
Muhammed Ali) became
the heavyweight champion
of the world on February
25, 1964.
On February 28, 1950,
Diner’s Club becomes the
first charge card.
Gone with the Wind won 8
Oscars, including Best
Picture on February 29,
1940.
Speaker Series
Join us on Tuesday, February 17th
at 11:00 for a presentation
from Full Bloom on
George Burns and Gracie Allen had one
of the most enduring acts in the history
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of show business. They were headliners in vaudeville in the 1920s, on
radio in the 1930s and 1940s, and for almost a full decade on
television in the 1950s. She was the scatterbrained queen of the non
sequitur and malapropism, a sublimely ridiculous comic foil whose
timing and teaming with partner and husband George Burns helped
propel the pair to the top ranks of broadcasting’s first roster of
stars. This is the story of George Burns & Gracie Allen two amazing
comedians who had timing on and off screen.
Computers 101
Looking to brush up your computer skills?
Join us every Thursday at 2:00 in The
Gathering for an introductory course to
computers. If you have your own laptop
computer or tablet, please bring it along to
learn as you go. We’ll start with some of the
basics and you’ll be surprised how much
we’ll learn! Before long, you’ll be surfing the
internet for anything you’re interested in
and connecting with family and friends
through email and social media!
Monday Morning
Coffee Shoppe
Starting in February, join us every Monday
morning for Coffee Shoppe in the Club Room.
We will have gourmet coffee, rolls, donuts
and juice and you can enjoy a good cup of
coffee and conversation with your fellow
neighbors. Staff and guests are also welcome
at Coffee Shoppe and can buy a cup of coffee
or a sweet treat for 50 cents to start their
week off right! The last Monday Coffee Shoppe
of every month will be devoted to Coffee with
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the Chef and you will have the opportunity to
visit with Mark, our culinary director, about
ideas for your dining experience!
Live Well Health Tip
Trails of Orono
875 Wayzata Boulevard West
Orono, MN 55391
Phone:
(952) 473-6655
Fax:
(952) 473-6677
Live Well, Socialize
Well, Dine Well
According to Dr. Cynthia Green, “Try
this simple yoga breathing technique
and bring some respite to your day.
Sitting comfortably, breathe deeply
into your diaphragm. Next, exhale with
a soft sighing sound to focus your
attention on the exercise. Now,
breathe in through your nose, slowly
counting to seven. Hold your breath
for a moment. Next, exhale slowly
through your nose, counting to seven.
Repeat this breathing rhythm at least
seven times.” Join us at our daily
exercise group where we will try out
this yoga breathing technique to start
our days off on the right note!
Riddle me this:
What can run but never
walks, has a mouth but
never talks, has a head but
never weeps, has a bed
but never sleeps?
Happy Birthday!
We’re on the Web!
Visit us at:
www.trailsoforono.com
Like us on Facebook!
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Trails of Orono
875 Wayzata Boulevard West
Orono, MN 55391
The following residents will be
celebrating their birthdays in the
month of February. Let’s all wish
them a very happy and joyous day!
Betty V.
Betty Z.
Marty D.
Rose W.
Pat S.
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6th
22nd
23rd
26th
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