What Will Be Your Legacy?
Did you know that August is What Will Be Your Legacy Month? This means that
August is a time to think about how future generations will remember you and
what you did during your lifetime.
How do you want to be remembered? Maybe you want your children to
remember you as a loving parent who worked hard to provide for them.
Perhaps you want your friends to remember you as someone they could always
count on, or even as someone who always made them laugh and brought a
smile to their faces. You could want to be noted for your devotion to your work,
whether it be as a teacher, a medical professional, an administrative assistant,
or any other profession.
You may even hope to leave a legacy of service or goodwill to your community,
in the spirit of those like Martin Luther King Jr. Maybe you want to be the
president of the United States! Whatever your dreams may be, spend time in
August thinking about what you are doing now to achieve your goals. What
will be your legacy? It’s all up to you!
Easy Stress Management
Jonathan Sperber
Executive Director
Susan Hernandez
Associate Executive Director
Yvonne Ortiz
Business Office Manager
Greta S. Kidd
Sales & Marketing Director
James Duberry
Food & Beverage Director
Malika Stewart-Bey
Resident Programming
Coordinator
Stress is something that affects us all. A certain degree of stress is normal and,
Garth Leclerc
believe it or not, even healthy. Some stress serves a biological purpose. It can
Director of Maintenance
act as a warning or a signal that some external factor needs to be addressed.
However, managing stress in a healthy way is essential to overall well-being.
According to WebMD, prolonged stress in one’s life can lead to headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems,
asthma, arthritis, depression and anxiety. Studies show that stress can also worsen other medical conditions. Here
are some easy ways to keep stress from negatively affecting your life.
Picture yourself doing something relaxing. Think of yourself in a favorite location, whether that be the beach, a
beautiful garden or your favorite city. The more vivid you can make the daydream, the more relaxed you will feel.
Stay in the here and now. Strive to enjoy your day-to-day activities, even the ones that are boring or tedious. Try to
avoid multi-tasking; after all, it is often less efficient than tackling one thing at a time. Also, focus on your immediate
surroundings and life’s small enjoyments, like that early-morning cup of coffee or a pleasant conversation with
your neighbor.
If you are feeling the effects of stress in your neck and back, try self-massage. Place both hands on your shoulders
and neck, and gently squeeze while taking deep breaths. You can also close your eyes and gently massage your
temples if you feel a headache coming on.
Listen to music. Slow, calming music will help lower your heart rate. Studies have shown that listening to 30 minutes
of classical music a day has a lasting, calming effect on how the body handles stress.
Featured Community: Savannah Cottage
of Lakeland
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is a secure memory care residence nestled
in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The community was purpose-built
and designed specifically for those with memory loss. It is the ideal size
offering an intimate atmosphere, a warm and soothing feel throughout,
and is full of diverse and stimulating activity. Savannah Cottage provides
an enriched lifestyle complimented by the unique architecture of the
community. The residence has a security alarm system on the exterior doors, and it features many areas, both
indoors and outside, for walking, participating in activities or relaxing. These areas include inviting living
rooms, activity areas, a library, a screened porch, a lovely courtyard and so much more. The associates of
Savannah Cottage invite you to stop by for a personal tour!
August 2013
Letter from the Executive Director
Life has no smooth road for any of us. As we go down it, we need to
remember that happiness is a talent we develop, not
an object we seek. It is the ability to bounce back from
life’s inevitable setbacks. Some people are crushed by
misfortune: others grow because of it. The number of
Anna C., 5th
Edward G., 21st
breaks, lucky or those considered unlucky, that we get in
Moraima T., 10th
Alice B., 25th
life is not as important as what we do with them. The trick
is to never get truly comfortable.
Esther R., 14th
Alminda A., 26th
Others are constantly putting us to the test, as we often do
ourselves. People don’t wear out, but they often rust out.
What is easy is never valued. Constant success shows us only one side of life; we are never forced to stretch
and grow. We should never forget that the strongest souls — the most massive characters — are covered
with scars.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is greater. One pampers the mind; the other trains and strengthens it.
Adversity brings out talents that in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. Byron once said,”A
man can see farther through a tear than a telescope.” Misfortune forces us to focus on our strengths and
develop them more fully, and that makes us better people.
Birthdays
Month at a Glance
Aug. 3: Jewelry Making with Malika
Aug. 7: Showtime with Miles
Aug. 9: Happy Hour with Regina
Aug. 11: Showtime with Tony Jr.
Aug. 13: Poetry Reading with Malika
Aug. 14: Sing-Along Bible Study
Aug. 14: Lunch Outing to Olive Garden
Aug. 18: Showtime with Sheila
Aug. 21: Performance by Dragan
Aug. 29: Sing-Along with Larry
Aug. 29: Resident Council Meeting
www.ThePeninsulaAssistedLiving.com
S e r v i c e s
The Peninsula
5100 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard • Hollywood, FL 33023
Phone: 954-893-7755 • Fax: 954-893-5989 • Assisted Living Facility License #9196
The Peninsula
S e r v i c e s
Sunday
Monday
9:30 Chair Yoga & Stretch
With Karren
10:00 Communion
10:30 Bingo
11:15 Bible Study
2:00 Church Services
2:30 Play Hangman
4
Tuesday
9:30 Exercise With Carol 5
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Blackjack Casino
3:15 Ice Cream Sundae Social
4:00 Math Bingo
11
9:30 Chair Yoga &
Stretch With Karren
10:00 Communion
10:30 Bingo
11:15 Bible Study
1:00 Showtime With Tony Jr.
2:00 Church Services
9:30 Exercise With
Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Blackjack Casino
3:15 Ice Cream Social
4:00 Math Bingo
9:30 Chair Yoga &
18
Stretch With Karren
10:00 Communion
10:30 Bingo
11:15 Bible Study
1:30 Showtime With Sheila
2:00 Church Services
2:30 Play Hangman
9:30 Exercise With
19
Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Blackjack Casino
3:15 Ice Cream Sundae Social
4:00 Math Bingo
9:30 Chair Yoga
& Stretch
With Karren
10:00 Communion
10:30 Bingo
11:15 Bible Study
2:00 Church Services
25
9:30 Exercise With
Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Blackjack Casino
3:15 Ice Cream Social
4:00 Math Bingo
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August 2013
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26
Wednesday
Trip to Walmart
6
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Painting Class w/Edith
Poetry Reading
With Malika
3:15 Ice Cream Social
3:30News & Views With Ellie
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:30
Thursday
Friday
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
2:30
3:15
3:30
6:00
Publix
1
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Father Joe
Trivia
Ice Cream Social
Jeopardy With Ellie
Evening Movie & Popcorn
9:30 Exercise With Carol
10:30 Bingo
12:45 Food Committee Meeting
1:00 Showtime With Miles Sockin
2:30 Play Hangman
3:00 Arts & Crafts Class w/Valarie
3:15 Ice Cream Social
4:00 “Residents Voice” Discuss
Activities Residents Desire
7
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
2:30
3:15
3:30
6:00
Publix
8
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Father Joe
Trivia
Ice Cream Social
Jeopardy With Ellie
Evening Movie & Popcorn
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Lunch Outing Olive Garden
Food Committee Meeting
Arts & Crafts Class w/Valarie
Ice Cream Social
“Residents Voice” Discuss
Activities Residents Desire
6:00 Sing-Along Bible Study
13
9:30
10:30
12:00
12:45
3:00
3:15
4:00
14
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
2:30
3:15
3:30
Publix
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Father Joe
Sing-Along w/Larry
Trivia
Ice Cream Social
Jeopardy With Ellie
20
9:30
10:30
12:45
1:30
2:30
3:00
3:15
4:00
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Food Committee Meeting
Showtime With Dragan
Play Hangman
Arts & Crafts Class w/Valarie
Ice Cream Social
“Residents Voice” Discuss
Activities Residents Desire
21
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
2:30
3:15
3:30
6:00
Publix
22
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Father Joe
Trivia
Ice Cream Social
Jeopardy With Ellie
Evening Movie & Popcorn
28
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Food Committee Meeting
Arts & Crafts Class
w/Valarie
3:15 Ice Cream Social
4:00 “Residents Voice” Discuss
Activities Residents Desire
9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
3:00
3:30
6:00
Publix
29
Exercise With Carol
Bingo
Father Joe
Sing-Along With Larry
Resident Council Meeting
Jeopardy With Ellie
Evening Movie & Popcorn
9:15 Trip to Walmart
9:30 Exercise With Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:30 Painting Class w/Edith
2:30 Poetry Reading With Malika
3:15 Ice Cream Social
3:30News & Views With Ellie
3:30New & Views With Ellie
9:15 Trip to Walmart
9:30 Exercise With Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:30 Painting Class w/Edith
2:30 Poetry Reading With Malika
3:15 Ice Cream Social
3:30News & Views With Ellie
3:30New & Views With Ellie
27
9:15 Trip to Walmart
9:30 Exercise With Carol
10:30 Bingo
1:30 Painting Class w/Edith
2:30 Poetry Reading With Malika
3:15 Ice Cream Social
3:30News & Views With Ellie
3:30New & Views With Ellie
9:30
10:30
12:45
3:00
15
Saturday
2
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
3
9
Exercise With Carol
Shabbat Services
Big Jackpot Bingo $
Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Fun Brainteaser Activities
3:15 Happy Hour With
Regina on Piano
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Pet Therapy
Bingo
Matinee Movie
& Popcorn
2:00 Tricky Trivia
3:00 Jewelry Making
With Malika
10
16
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Pet Therapy
Bingo
Matinee Movie
& Popcorn
2:00 Tricky Trivia
3:00 Jewelry Making
With Malika
17
23
Exercise With Carol
Shabbat Services
Big Jackpot Bingo $
Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Fun Brainteaser Activities
3:15 Happy Hour & Birthday
Bash w/Regina
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Pet Therapy
Bingo
Matinee Movie
& Popcorn
2:00 Tricky Trivia
3:00 Jewelry Making
With Malika
24
30
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Pet Therapy
Bingo
Matinee Movie
& Popcorn
2:00 Tricky Trivia
3:00 Jewelry Making
With Malika
31
Exercise With Carol
Shabbat Services
Big Jackpot Bingo $
Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Fun Brainteaser
Activities
3:15 Happy Hour
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Shabbat Services
Big Jackpot Bingo $
Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Fun Brainteaser
Activities
3:15 Happy Hour
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:00
Exercise With Carol
Shabbat Services
Big Jackpot Bingo $
Matinee Movie
and Popcorn
2:30 Fun Brainteaser
Activities
3:15 Happy Hour
Exercise With Carol
Pet Therapy
Bingo
Matinee Movie
& Popcorn
2:00 Tricky Trivia
3:00 Jewelry Making
With Malika
What Will Be Your Legacy?
Did you know that August is What Will Be Your Legacy Month? This means that
August is a time to think about how future generations will remember you and
what you did during your lifetime.
How do you want to be remembered? Maybe you want your children to
remember you as a loving parent who worked hard to provide for them.
Perhaps you want your friends to remember you as someone they could always
count on, or even as someone who always made them laugh and brought a
smile to their faces. You could want to be noted for your devotion to your work,
whether it be as a teacher, a medical professional, an administrative assistant,
or any other profession.
You may even hope to leave a legacy of service or goodwill to your community,
in the spirit of those like Martin Luther King Jr. Maybe you want to be the
president of the United States! Whatever your dreams may be, spend time in
August thinking about what you are doing now to achieve your goals. What
will be your legacy? It’s all up to you!
Easy Stress Management
Jonathan Sperber
Executive Director
Susan Hernandez
Associate Executive Director
Yvonne Ortiz
Business Office Manager
Greta S. Kidd
Sales & Marketing Director
James Duberry
Food & Beverage Director
Malika Stewart-Bey
Resident Programming
Coordinator
Stress is something that affects us all. A certain degree of stress is normal and,
Garth Leclerc
believe it or not, even healthy. Some stress serves a biological purpose. It can
Director of Maintenance
act as a warning or a signal that some external factor needs to be addressed.
However, managing stress in a healthy way is essential to overall well-being.
According to WebMD, prolonged stress in one’s life can lead to headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems,
asthma, arthritis, depression and anxiety. Studies show that stress can also worsen other medical conditions. Here
are some easy ways to keep stress from negatively affecting your life.
Picture yourself doing something relaxing. Think of yourself in a favorite location, whether that be the beach, a
beautiful garden or your favorite city. The more vivid you can make the daydream, the more relaxed you will feel.
Stay in the here and now. Strive to enjoy your day-to-day activities, even the ones that are boring or tedious. Try to
avoid multi-tasking; after all, it is often less efficient than tackling one thing at a time. Also, focus on your immediate
surroundings and life’s small enjoyments, like that early-morning cup of coffee or a pleasant conversation with
your neighbor.
If you are feeling the effects of stress in your neck and back, try self-massage. Place both hands on your shoulders
and neck, and gently squeeze while taking deep breaths. You can also close your eyes and gently massage your
temples if you feel a headache coming on.
Listen to music. Slow, calming music will help lower your heart rate. Studies have shown that listening to 30 minutes
of classical music a day has a lasting, calming effect on how the body handles stress.
Featured Community: Savannah Cottage
of Lakeland
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is a secure memory care residence nestled
in a beautiful and peaceful setting. The community was purpose-built
and designed specifically for those with memory loss. It is the ideal size
offering an intimate atmosphere, a warm and soothing feel throughout,
and is full of diverse and stimulating activity. Savannah Cottage provides
an enriched lifestyle complimented by the unique architecture of the
community. The residence has a security alarm system on the exterior doors, and it features many areas, both
indoors and outside, for walking, participating in activities or relaxing. These areas include inviting living
rooms, activity areas, a library, a screened porch, a lovely courtyard and so much more. The associates of
Savannah Cottage invite you to stop by for a personal tour!
August 2013
Letter from the Executive Director
Life has no smooth road for any of us. As we go down it, we need to
remember that happiness is a talent we develop, not
an object we seek. It is the ability to bounce back from
life’s inevitable setbacks. Some people are crushed by
misfortune: others grow because of it. The number of
Anna C., 5th
Edward G., 21st
breaks, lucky or those considered unlucky, that we get in
Moraima T., 10th
Alice B., 25th
life is not as important as what we do with them. The trick
is to never get truly comfortable.
Esther R., 14th
Alminda A., 26th
Others are constantly putting us to the test, as we often do
ourselves. People don’t wear out, but they often rust out.
What is easy is never valued. Constant success shows us only one side of life; we are never forced to stretch
and grow. We should never forget that the strongest souls — the most massive characters — are covered
with scars.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is greater. One pampers the mind; the other trains and strengthens it.
Adversity brings out talents that in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant. Byron once said,”A
man can see farther through a tear than a telescope.” Misfortune forces us to focus on our strengths and
develop them more fully, and that makes us better people.
Birthdays
Month at a Glance
Aug. 3: Jewelry Making with Malika
Aug. 7: Showtime with Miles
Aug. 9: Happy Hour with Regina
Aug. 11: Showtime with Tony Jr.
Aug. 13: Poetry Reading with Malika
Aug. 14: Sing-Along Bible Study
Aug. 14: Lunch Outing to Olive Garden
Aug. 18: Showtime with Sheila
Aug. 21: Performance by Dragan
Aug. 29: Sing-Along with Larry
Aug. 29: Resident Council Meeting
www.ThePeninsulaAssistedLiving.com
S e r v i c e s
The Peninsula
5100 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard • Hollywood, FL 33023
Phone: 954-893-7755 • Fax: 954-893-5989 • Assisted Living Facility License #9196