November 2017 The Carlton Times

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1 November 2017 The Carlton Times Love 1000 East 14th St., San Leandro, CA Honor Provide License#

2 When my daughter, Shannon, moved to this area from Bend, Oregon I watched as movers unloaded all of her belongings from the large moving van into the house. I became fascinated with one of the movers as I watched him work. It was obvious he wasn t a kid, but he was lean and muscular and worked harder than the eighteen-year-old mover. Curious, I asked the man who was checking off the items if he knew the man s age. He shook his head and then shouted over to him, Hey, Jim, how old are ya? Eighty-two, Jim replied as he kept working. Intrigued, my other daughter, Deb asked, Why are you doing this kind of hard work? Because I can, Jim replied with pride, keeps me moving and healthy. He kept walking towards the van as he talked with us. I knew a lovely lady who was in her late 90 s who also lived by that philosophy. She was still turning out beautiful raku pottery and living in a upstairs condo as an independent woman well into her 90 s. When asked why she was still working and keeping so busy, her response was always, because I can! Because You Can Perhaps you remember Grandma Moses who got a late start as an artist when she began painting in her 70 s. In 1938, an art collector discovered her work. Completely self-taught, Moses soon became famous for her images of country life. If asked why she began her painting career so late in life I think she might have responded, because I can. Moses passed away in 1961 at the age of 101 leaving behind an amazing collection of 1,500 paintings. On the dark side of aging, I once knew a perfectly healthy, strong woman who, at the age of 55, proclaimed herself old and took to her rocking chair. She rocked away each year of her life only to become a grouchy, lonely old woman who lived to be 101, and who no one wanted to be around. I am thankful that I knew this woman for she has been my inspiration to remain youthful in my attitudes and lifestyle and to remember that age is only a number which tells us how long we have had the privilege of living and hopefully serving in some useful way. Of course, the opposite of because I can, is that old worn out phrase on which we frequently lean: I can t. How often do we use that phrase as an excuse to grow older and complacent instead of exerting just a little more energy to do something different, new, or a bit more difficult --- Because you can!? Here are some things to try this week: Get moving how about trying that great exercise class everyone is talking about? When was the last time you made the effort to talk to someone you didn t know and made a new friend? How about helping a new resident to integrate into your community? Have you been outside lately to enjoy nature? Or tried a new craft? Looking over the monthly newsletter you ll find enough activities to keep a person in the I can attitude for a lifetime. Tonight, before you retire for the evening, I challenge you to think of the things you have been telling yourself that you can t do. Now take a piece of paper and write down at least one new thing you will do to improve your I can attitude. Now place the note where you will see it first thing in the morning.

3 A Night at the Opera Join us for a special opera night on Thursday, November 9 th starting with a special cocktail hour at 4:15pm. Then join us for dinner at 4:15pm and Entertainment by Opera Singer Chris Pucci at 6:00pm in the Living Room. Veteran s Day Celebration Join us as we honor our Veteran s with a celebration in the living room on Saturday, November 11 th at 1:30pm with entertainment by Barbara Alexander! Resident Birthday Party Join us as we celebrate all of our resident birthdays for the month of November! Thursday, November 30 th at 1:30pm in the living room! Housewarming Party Come down to the living room on Saturday, November 18 th at 1:30pm for the Housewarming Party with entertainment by the Darlyn Jazz Trio! Carlton Movie Night Come see a classic on the big screen! Join us in the Living Room on Thursday, November 16 th at 6:00pm for Carlton Movie Night! Thanksgiving Brunch Join us on Thursday, November 23 rd at 11:15am for a fabulous Thanksgiving Brunch in the Dining Room. RSVP at the Front Desk.

4 Residents Norma De Ocampo 11/01 Caroline Price 11/23 Virginia Johnson 11/02 Carol Griffith 11/26 Consuelo Ortega 11/04 Genny Caldwell 11/27 Dorothy Rocha 11/09 Carmelita Feathers 11/27 Verna Johnson 11/13 Hilda Nicolaisen 11/27 Kenny O Hara 11/15 Kathy Shaddix 11/27 Jackie Ducey 11/17 Shirley Ashley 11/28 Peggy Hunter 11/18 Carolynn Rector 11/28 Ruth Galvin 11/21 Employees James Ripp 11/29 Austin Lopes 11/12 Corazon Ongoco 11/21 Olga Milichichi 11/15 Allyssa Suarez 11/23 Vanessa Venagas 11/17 Elvira Rubio 11/28 Elvira Gwanfogbe 11/19 Sydney Adaya 11/28 Sharon Curtis 11/20 Esther Sowah 11/29 Employee Anniversaries Minerva Estrellas 11/01 *10 Years Rosa Chavez 11/10 *1 Year Juana Martinez 11/01 *12 Years Sita Naranjan 11/11 *3 Years Rosalba Gomez 11/01 *12 Years Shelby Davis 11/27 *4 Years Sena Lal 11/09 *3 Years Kimberly Larsen 11/30 *7 Years Join us to celebrate our October birthdays on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 PM in the Living Room with entertainment by Tom & Jeff!

5 November is National Caregiver Appreciation Month! Come to the PE Room throughout the month of November to get a gift you can give to your favorite caregiver! ATTENTION RESIDENTS! You may notice that many of the activities are highlighted in BLUE! All activities in blue are part of our blue chip sticker book program! Come to activities to collect stickers and redeem them for prizes! Don t have a book? See Jayden and he will get one for you! Transportation Services for Independent Resident Excursion Indoor Bowling Chair Soccer Bean Bag Toss Time Slips We offer private concierge services on Monday s and Wednesdays within a one mile radius of our community. Please sign up at the front desk. Also, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday if shuttle services are low. This valet services will be subject to driver availability. Location Location Location PE = Personal Expressions Room CY = Courtyard LR = Living Room FD = Front Desk VO = Vehicle Outing GR= Game Room - 3 rd Floor PDR = Private Dining Room DR = Dining Room MC - Memory Care Activity Calendar Color Guide! RED = Entertainment BLUE = Activities that give stickers! GREEN = New Activity!

6 Join us for a special opera night with a performance by Opera Singer Chris Pucci. Thursday, November 9, :15pm - Special Cocktail Hour in the Cafe 4:30pm - Dinner is served in the dining room 6:00pm - Evening Entertainment by Opera Singer Chris Pucci Please RSVP at the Front Desk Theme is Black and White

7 Heal.Com Heal is a new way for you to connect with a licensed physician, internist or family doctor that is available to come to our community without you having to leave the comfort of your own home. Avoid the drive to the doctors office and skip the waiting room! Please see Jocelynn for more information! Or visit Friday, November 3, :30 Morning Exercise with Marlene (PE) 10:00 Carlton Banking Hours (FD) 10:30 Memory Fitness with Lorina (LR) 1:00 Famous Friday (PE) 2:00 Trivia and Humor with Lorina (LR) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) This Months Food Debuts Sloppy Joes Chicken Marsala Szechwan Shrimp Marinated Flank Steak Saturday, November 4, :30 Doughnut and Coffee Social (Cafe) 10:00 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (PE) 10:30 Bible Study with Barbara & Willie (PDR) 11:00 Sing Along with Lorina (LR) 4:00 Fact or Fiction with Lorina (PE) Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Sunday, November 5, :30 Morning Stretch with Lorina (PE) 10:30 Magic Blanket Project (PE) 10:30 Finish the Phrase with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Lunch Outing (VO) 1:30 ZUMBA with Jayden (LR) 2:00 Word Play with Jayden (PE) 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social (Cafe) 4:00 Diabetes Support Group (PE) Thursday, November 2, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:00 Prayer Service with Saint Leander s (PE) 10:45 Live 2B Healthy (LR) 4:00 Black Jack with Lorina (LR) 9:00 Church Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 Conductorcise with Lorina (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (VO) Castro Valley 1:30 Art in Motion with Lorina (PE) 4:00 Beer Tasting with Roz and Lorina (Cafe) It s National Diabetes Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, November 1st for the Diabetes Support Group at 4:00pm in the Personal Expressions Room!

8 Monday, November 13, 2017 Friday, November 17, :30 Shopping Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 Wheel of Fortune with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Movie Outing with Roz (VO) 1:30 Sing Along with Lorina (LR) 4:00 Family Feud with Lorina (PE) 9:30 Morning Exercise with Marlene (PE) 10:00 Carlton Banking Hours (FD) 10:30 Memory Fitness with Jayden (PE) 11:00 Sing Along with Jayden (LR) 1:00 Famous Friday (PE) 2:00 Trivia and Humor with Jayden (LR) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Saturday, November 18, :30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen (LR) 10:30 Flower Arranging with Lorina (Cafe) 3:00 Bingo with Lorina (LR) 4:00 Uno with Roz (LR) 4:15 Evening Cocktail Hour (Cafe) Private Concierge services available 9:30 Doughnut and Coffee Social (Cafe) 10:00 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (PE) 10:30 Bible Study (PDR) 11:00 Meet & Greet Coffee Social with Jayden (PE) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) 4:00 Fact or Fiction with Jayden (PE) Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Sunday, November 19, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:30 Magic Blanket Project (PE) 10:30 Finish the Phrase with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Lunch Outing (VO) 1:30 Zumba with Jayden (LR) 2:00 Word Play with Jayden (LR) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social(Cafe) 6:00 Social Discussion Group (PDR) Thursday, November 16, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:00 Prayer Service with Saint Leander s (PE) 10:45 Live 2B Healthy (LR) 4:00 Black Jack with Jayden (LR) 4:00 Bean Bag Toss with Lorina (PE) Private Concierge services available 9:00 Church Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 CONDUCTORCISE! With Lorina (LR) 1:00 Scenic Drive (VO) Orinda 3:00 Nail Shop with Lorena (LR) 4:00 Beer Tasting Social with Roz & Lorina (Cafe) Resident Council Meeting Thursday, November 16 th at 1:30 PM in the PE Room Discuss culinary, dining room, wellness, housekeeping, activities and so much more. Your opinion matters!

9 Monday, November 6, 2017 Friday, November 10, :30 Shopping Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 Wheel of Fortune with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Movie Outing with Roz (VO) 1:30 Ice Cream Social with Lorina (LR) 4:00 Family Feud with Roz and Lorina (PE) 4:00 Carlton Black Jack with Nancy (LR) 9:30 Morning Exercise with Marlene (PE) 10:00 Carlton Banking Hours (FD) 10:30 Memory Fitness with Jayden (LR) 11:00 Sing Along with Jayden (LR) 1:00 Armchair Travel (PE) 2:00 Trivia & Humor with Jayden (LR) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Saturday, November 11, :30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen (LR) 11:00 The View with Lorina (Cafe) 4:00 Uno with Roz (LR) 4:15 Evening Cocktail Hour (Cafe) 9:30 Morning Doughnut-and-Coffee Social (Cafe) 10:00 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (PE) 10:30 Bible Study (PDR) 11:00 Art in Motion with Jayden (PE) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) 4:00 Fact or Fiction with Jayden (PE) Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Sunday, November 12, :30 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:30 Magic Blanket Project (PE) 10:30 Finish the Phrase with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Lunch Outing (VO) 1:30 ZUMBA with Jayden (LR) 2:00 Word Play with Jayden (LR) 2:00 Walking Club with Gloria (Meet at FD) 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social (Cafe) 6:00 Social Discussion Group (PDR) Thursday, November 9, :15 Morning Stretch with Jayden (PE) 10:00 Prayer Service (PE) 10:45 Live 2B Healthy (LR) 11:00 Armchair Travel and Travelogue (PE) 4:00 Blackjack with Jayden (LR) 4:00 Opera Night Cocktail Hour (Cafe) Private Concierge Services available Private Concierge services available 9:00 Church Shuttles with Roz (VO) 1:00 Scenic Drive (VO) Union City 1:30 Documentary Hour with Lorina (PE) 3:00 Nail Shop with Lorena (LR) 4:00 Beer tasting Social with Roz and Lorina (Cafe) Doctor Shuttle Scheduling Tuesdays: San Leandro; Hayward; Happy Veteran s Day! San Lorenzo; Castro Valley and Union City. Thursdays: San Leandro; Oakland; Alameda Wednesdays: LAB ONLY - San Leandro Lab time must be between 9 :15 am and 10 am 2 nd & 4th Monday - Berkeley area after 12:00

10 Monday, November 20, 2017 Friday, November 24, :30 Shopping Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 Wheel of Fortune with Lorina (LR) 9:30 Morning Exercise with Marlene (PE) 10:00 Carlton Banking Hours (FD) 10:30 Memory Fitness (LR) 4:00 Family Feud with Lorina and Roz (PE) 4:00 Carlton Black Jack with Nancy (LR) 2:00 Trivia and Humor with Jayden (LR) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Saturday, November 25, :30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen (LR) 11:00 Armchair Travel with Jayden (PE) 9:30 Doughnut and Coffee Social (Cafe) 10:00 Gentle Exercise with Ziv (PE) 10:30 Bible Study with Jaquay (PDR) 4:00 Uno with Roz (LR) 4:15 Evening Cocktail Hour (Cafe) 3:00 Bingo with Jayden (PE) 4:00 Fact or Fiction with Jayden (PE) Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Sunday, November 26, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:30 Magic Blanket Project (PE) 10:30 Finish the Phrase with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Lunch Outing (VO) 9:00 Church Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 CONDUCTORCISE! (LR) 4:00 Wine and Cheese Social (Cafe) 6:00 Social Discussion Group (PDR) Thursday, November 23, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:00 Prayer Service (PE) 10:45 Live 2B Healthy (LR) 3:00 Nail Shop with Lorena (LR) 4:00 Beer Tasting Social with Lorina & Roz (Cafe) 4:00 Black Jack with Jayden (LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (PE)

11 Monday, November 27, :30 Shopping Shuttles with Roz (VO) 10:30 Wheel of Fortune with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Movie Outing with Roz (VO) 4:00 Family Feud with Lorina and Roz (PE) 4:00 Carlton Black Jack with Nancy (LR) Tuesday,November 28, :30 Chair Aerobics with Carmen (LR) 10:30 Flower Arranging (Cafe) Happy Birthday Alma Drown! Activity Cancellation Policy! All activities with low attendance are subject to be removed from the calendar for future months. If there is an activity you like that has low attendance invite some friends and save your activity! Carlton Senior Living Beauty Salon Don t forget to take advantage of all of their fabulous services 4:00 Uno with Roz (LR) 4:15 Evening Cocktail Hour (Cafe) Call the front desk and ask for the Beauty Salon to book your appointment Open on WEDNESDAYS. THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS Wednesday, November 29, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:30 Magic Blanket Project (PE) 10:30 Finish the Phrase with Lorina (LR) 11:15 Lunch Outing (VO) 4:00 Wine and Cheese Social (Cafe) 6:00 Social Discussion Group (PDR) Thursday, November 30, :15 Morning Stretch with Lorina (LR) 10:00 Prayer Service (PE) 10:45 Live 2B Healthy (LR) 4:00 Black Jack with Jayden (LR) The Best of the Best awards honor associates who have gone above and beyond to provide particularly high quality, memorable experiences for residents and their families, and who exemplify the Carlton Commitments: See the Front Desk to nominate today!

12 A Message From Your Resident Chairman ED NEVAREZ Besides Election day and Veteran's day, Thanksgiving is the big day in Nov. But every day should be a day for giving thanks. We should give thanks for every day that we wake up and enjoy warm water for washing and the clothes and shoes we wear, for living at Carlton Plaza and the wonderful spectacle that Mother Nature shows us in our courtyard, for friends and family and the good times we share with them, for all the helpful and joyful staff here. I especially give thanks for being with you all. Happy Thanksgiving. Don t forget to stop by the front desk for some fresh baked cookies! You can also ask your dining room server and they can get it for you! Residents, please note that if you are managing your own medications, that our policy requires your medications to be kept LOCKED and inaccessible to others at all times. Any questions regarding this please contact Gerladine Moguel or Jesa Belen Thank you to our Helping Hearts Flower Arranging Carolynn Rector Caroline Price Helen August Mary K Adams Winny Moser Katherine Lopes Mildred Field VERY IMPORTANT If you use needles or lancets it is imperative that you are disposing them in a sharps container and not in the garbage! This is an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirement. If you do not have the proper disposal bin please contact management immediately. Penalties will occur if proper disposal is not being followed. We thank you for your cooperation The Wind By Robert Louis Stevenson Magic Blanket Makers Mary K Adams Ron Raimondi Caroline Price Carolynn Rector I saw you toss the kites on high And blow the birds about the sky; And all around I heard you pass, Like ladies' skirts across the grass-- O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song! I saw the different things you did, But always you yourself you hid. I felt you push, I heard you call, I could not see yourself at all-- O wind, a-blowing all day long, O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 Nancy Randhawa Jocelynn Ahnstrom Daisy Monteon Executive Director Director of Associate Director Sheila Rodriguez Amber Bennett Counselor Counselor Retirement Resident Services Lorena Garcia Resident Liaison Retirement Kushir Kuar Gloria Rehberg Memory Care Personal Care Manager Manager Jayden Bettencourt Raj Gounder Gary Singh Personal Expressions Chef Plant Operations Manager Geraldine Moguel LVN Manager Stephanie Ramos LVN

14 Exercise Programming Gentle Exercise with Ziv Aerobics with Carmen Balance Fitness Live 2 B Healthy Walking Club ZUMBA Fitness Chair Soccer Musical Programming Sing Along Saturday Entertainment Evening Entertainment Resident Birthday Party Housewarming Party Volunteer Opportunity Magic Blankets Flower Arranging Sunshine Crew Activity Key Socials Ice Cream Social Friday Surprise Social Cocktail Social Wine & Cheese Social Courtyard Social Doughnut & Coffee Social Pizza Party Beer Social Discussion & Groups Documentary Hour Current Events Trivia & Humor Resident Council Prayer Service Bible Study Carlton Theater Evening Movie Armchair Travel Famous Friday Documentaries & Discussion Vehicle Outings Lunch / Dinner Outing Shopping Shuttles Scenic Drive Doctor Shuttle Church Shuttle Resident Choice Outing Movie Outing Brain Fitness Memory Fitness Word Play Wheel of Fortune Fact or Fiction Uno Family Feud Miscellaneous Black Jack Bingo Nail Shop

15 We want YOUR feedback! What activities did you enjoy last month? Which activities did you not like as much? How do you think we can improve activities? What would you like to see added on our monthly calendar? Please cut along the dotted line and turn in to either the Front Desk, Jayden, or Lorina! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! This survey is to ensure that you get the best possible experience!

16 RESIDENT ACTIVITY CONTEST! A $25.00 certificate will be awarded to any resident who suggests a NEW activity to be added to our newsletter! If your activity is a hit another prize will be offered!

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18 Harold was born in Brigham City, Utah. He has been in California since He graduated from Utah State. He is a retired construction worker and pile driver. He worked on the docks in San Francisco for many years. Harold is a veteran. He served in the Army. He loves sports and watching sports on TV. He is a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, the Giants and the Oakland A s. Lynn has a variety of different interests including cards, cribbage, rummy, and pinochle. Walter was born in Ohio. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served in the Korean War. He is a retired mailman and custom framer of pictures. He enjoys scenic drives, horticulture, movies, jigsaw puzzles, and gardening Join us for the Housewarming Party on Saturday, November 18 th at 1:30pm in the living room. There will be live entertainment and refreshments!

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20 The History of Veterans Day On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 the armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations " The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m. In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. An Act approved in 1938 made the 11th of November a legal holiday a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation in 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. Health Corner Insulin is a hormone normally produced by the pancreas. Insulin is very important because it regulates the sugar level in the blood, and it allows the body to use this sugar for energy. Without enough insulin, the body's cells can't get the energy they need, the sugar level in the blood gets too high, and many problems can result. Diabetes is not curable, but, fortunately, it is treatable. There are two main types of diabetes. They are known as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 usually affects children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes can't make insulin, so they need to take insulin shots to stay alive. Type 2 is much more common than type 1. In fact 90-95% of diabetes is type 2. This type of diabetes is more common in people who are over the age of 40 and overweight. It also tends to run in families. People with type 2 diabetes make some insulin but either it's not enough, or their bodies just aren't able to use it properly. Many people with type 2 diabetes can control their blood sugar with diet and oral medication, but some people also need to use insulin shots. Anyone can develop diabetes and the risk increases with age. Being overweight is a risk factor for developing this disease, but other risk factors such as family history, ethnicity and age also play a role. Also, people who are overweight, inactive, smoke or have family members with diabetes are at a higher risk. A few things you can do to reduce your risk of developing diabetes are maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise, not smoking and eating a healthy diet that focuses on wholes grains and good fats (like olive and canola oil). According to the American Heart Association, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes and is critical to managing the disease.