Grand Haven Retirement Community
February 2016
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Events at Grand Haven for everyone to enjoy
Please help us welcome
our newest residents to
February 1 at 10:00 Jim’s Magical Piano
Grand Haven
February 7 at 1:00 Music by Robert Dahms
Rozella
Lower
February 16 at 1:30 Eagle Man performs
Apartment
February 19 at 1:00 Music by the Silvertones
613
February 21 at 1:00 Music by the Retzels
Tom
Gebauer
Apartment
304
From the Desk of Happy Dan
I love Valentine’s Day! What is there not to love? You
always have pretty cards, chocolate candy, beautiful
flowers, and expressions of love! I wanted to share a
poem that I found that I wanted to say to my wife. Lisa
is a wonderful wife and mother, and she is a saint to put
up with me and my schedule. Times have changed
through the years, and keeping up with the kids going
from here and there is almost a second full-time job at
times. She is always there and is my right hand in so
many things that I do. So Lisa, this is for you!
A pair of morning doves preen & prim
snuggled close on their favorite limb.
And cooing low wake a sleeping sun,
giving praise for a new day begun.
A sip of ghostly moon rides low,
wearing its light like a pale halo.
And Sol ascends master of the day,
piercing dark with a brilliant display.
Vapors shed crystalline tears on grass,
depositing dewdrops clear as glass.
And blooming flowers imbue the air,
with a fine fragrance beyond compare.
Tall, lanky palms of feathery leaf,
are clad in a green southern motif.
And skittish crabs play tag with the waves,
darting about their collapsing caves.
Sipping fine wine we enjoy the show,
greeting the day with a happy glow.
For as romance and nature combine,
I share my soul with my Valentine.
We have decided to have a special luncheon this month
with a shrimp dinner in honor of the family that is
looking over you now. So be watching for the
announcement coming soon on the date of this event in
February. We feel blessed to have such a caring
community that watches over each and every one of
you.
563-285-4900
www.grandhavenretirement.com
[email protected]
201 East Franklin
Eldridge, IA 52748
563-285-4900
www.grandhavenretirement.com
[email protected]
201 East Franklin St
Eldridge, IA 52748
February Birthdays
Feb 1……………………………….…..staff, Rachel W
Feb 3………………………………….....Peggy Parrott
Feb 7………………...………………….staff, Brandy H
Feb 11…..………………………………..Marilyn Stark
Feb 12…………………………………...staff, Nicole C
Barney was the winner of the Poker Run this year!
Feb 18……………………………………..staff, Erica B
Feb 21…….……………………………Dona Cawiezell
Feb 23……………………………………...staff, Sam H
Feb 25…………………………………...Helen Madden
Feb 26…………………………………...Dick Campana
Feb 26……………………………….…Theresa Garvey
Bernice and Jessie enjoyed the musical
performance while sporting their hats on “Hat Day”
We wish to express our
deepest sympathy to the
friends and family of
There are no symptoms of glaucoma
in the early stages. Once vision is
lost it cannot be restored. But
glaucoma can be detected before
any noticeable vision loss occurs.
Regular eye exams are the key to
protecting your vision. After the age
of 65, you should have your eyes
examined every 6-12 months.
Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can
be controlled with medication and
surgery to prevent further vision loss.
Pearl Wilcox &
Grete Maass
who recently passed away
We celebrated National Hat Day while listening to some
of our favorite music by the Silvertones!
Anyone can get glaucoma, but people
with a family history and those over
the age of 60 are at a higher risk.
Feb 23………………………………...Dorothy Fischer
Feb 27…………………………………..staff, Sydney E
Glaucoma damages the eye’s optic
nerve and results in vision loss and
blindness. With glaucoma, fluid in
the eye drains slowly causing
pressure inside the eye to rise. This
pressure eventually causes damage
to the optic nerve. Once the optic
nerve is damaged, peripheral (side)
vision is affected causing narrowing
of the filed of vision. If it is left
untreated, total vision loss can occur.
LaVonne, Doris, and Corella enjoyed Happy Hour
this month sponsored by Rudy’s Tacos
National Hat Day at Grand Haven!