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Issue 18 • November 2017

Poet’s Walk San Antonio5438 Presidio Pkwy.San Antonio, TX 78249Phone: 210-839-2199Fax: 210-839-2198www.poetswalk-springhills.com

November 20th at 3:00pmWith Entertainment by TJ

7 Christine Torres17 Diane Landin18 Sally Cruces30 Brittany Markowski

Dolly Gutschke10/05/2017

Dolly loves sitting outside, being around dogs and

writing Poetry.

Katherine King10/10/2017

Katherine enjoys listing to NPR and books on tape.

Marian Hamilton10/13/2017

Marian enjoys going to happy hour, listening to

entertainment and looking at art.

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!!! The days are a bit cooler now but I don’t think the heat is finished with us yet so please continue to take good care of yourselves. Drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun…..or if you are in the sun use sunscreen. The holidays are just around the corner. For Halloween we have school children coming to Trick or Treat, which is always fun! The Thanksgiving and Christmas meals have been set up. We will keep you posted on specifics so please check with SMILE once in a while as Johnny is great about posting news about the events.

Corina the new Director of Resident Care is fully on board and doing a great job! We’re truly pleased to have her as part of our Team! We are hiring more Care Partners so that we can ensure that our staffing is appropriate on all shifts as we continue to grow. So you will see new faces in the community. Don’t hesitate to introduce yourself if you see someone new!

And don’t forget our CONNECTIONS Caregiver Support Group which occurs every 4th Thursday of each month here at the community. It’s a wonderful time to connect, share and laugh with other family members and caregivers. The group is hosted by our Executive Director, Wendy Martin, RN or Makayla Nizza, LVN and our Resident and Family Ambassador, Johnny Saiz, LMSW. They have much experience and lots of great information to share. Remember we are here to support not just your loved ones as our Residents but their loved ones, YOU, as well. Also remember that we are having our Family Council monthly now as requested. It is the 3rd Tuesday of each month so if you feel like dropping in for a chat please feel free to do so. That’s what we’re here for!

Wishing you HAPPY days! Wendy Jo Martin, RN, CDPExecutive Director

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Wendy Jo Martin R. N.Executive Director

Don MilesBusiness Office Manager

Deanna SeeleyDirector of Resident Engagement

 Corina Hidrogo

Director of Resident Care

Freddie Lopez Director of Environmental Services

 Danny Gomez

Director of Dining Services 

Johnny Saiz LMSWResident & Family Ambassador

 Samantha Hannah

Community Relations Counselor

Makayla NizzaCommunity Relations Counselor 

a lifestyle, a commitment, a dream...

Looking Ahead to Next Month

Donald Harold Swellander turned 90 years old last June. He is one of the founding residents of Poets Walk. He and his loyal companion, Irma, can be found at his special tables in the living room and dining room.

Donald grew up during the Great Depression and World War II in the town of Escanaba, Michigan, located on the upper peninsula of the state. After his high school graduation he joined the Merchant Marine and served as a medic on board merchant ships. As a young man from a remote town he enjoyed seeing New York City, San Francisco, Italy, and Japan. His world became much larger and more exotic. After attending university and business school for a few years he married his life partner Marian. When the Korean War began he again joined the military, this time the Air Force in which he served for twenty years. He and his family lived in Texas, Japan, and Hawaii during his Air Force service. After his military retirement he had a second career with the Texas Employment Commission where he served as an employment claims judge.

Family was always the center of Donald’s life. He and Marian had three children, Jan, Steve, and Eric. He always stressed family time, culture, and education for the entire

family. Their home was full of books and music. Both Donald and Marian earned Master’s degrees while raising their family. All three children achieved university degrees making their father proud.

After his retirement, Donald and Marian lived a quiet life enjoying their five grandsons and four great grandchildren. They were active in the First Unitarian Church of San Antonio and their neighborhood association. They were loved and admired by many friends for their kindness and decency. Donald never lost his love of books, music, and world affairs. Marian, his love and life companion died in January 2016.

In everything we do at Poet’s Walks, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community, we encourage health, wellness and peace of mind for total well-being. Our Signature Touches are services dedicated to caring for our residents by focusing on specific needs and desires, to enhance quality of life, respect time-honored passions, and engage residents in new experiences. From dining that truly satisfies to activities that Move the Body, Intrigue the Mind, and Inspire the Spirit, associates from every department, recognize the uniqueness of our residents, and each has a role to play. Residents continue to experience life at Poet’s Walk.

Come Meet Donald Swellander

November 2nd 10:30 amTraveling to ScandinaviaCome join us and our travel guide Michael Rhodes as he leads us through Scandinavia and all the beauty this country holds. Our travel log as well as a descriptive tour will start at 10:30 and at 2:00 pm we will be able to taste some of the delicacies Scandinavia has to offer.

November 7th 2:00 pmStarbucks OutingWe are finally having cooler weather, come warm yourself up with some delicious coffee or hot chocolate. The residents will stay on the bus while we get the drinks for them and then we’ll enjoy a scenic drive in San Antonio.

Throughout the MonthResident ChoirWe will be putting together a choir with some of the residents and practicing Christmas Songs to perform at the Christmas Party in December.

November 8th 10:30 am Level Four Veterans CeremonyKindred Hospice has joined with the National Hospice Association and the Veterans Affairs Department to honor the men and women who have served our country through the military. Family and friends are welcome to join us for the ceremony.

December 2Voice Recital

December 7Traveling to Switzerland

December 9Christmas Carolers

December 12Outing to Star Bucks

December 18 Monthly Birthday PartyMusic with Dj Tj

December 21Christmas Party

Highlights of the Month

November 10th 10:00 amVeterans Musical Salute with ArlandCome help us celebrate our Veterans with the music stylings of our piano man Arland accompanied by a video to honor our Veterans.

November 16th 12:00 – 2:00 pmThanksgiving Family Luncheon Friends and family are welcome to join us and your loved one for a Thanksgiving Day Luncheon. Adult plates are $10 and Children’s plates are $7. Look for upcoming flyer for full menu and details in both SMILE and the community.

November 17th 3:00Music with TonyCome enjoy Elvis music with Tony. He always gets the residents dancing and singing along.

November 20th 3:00 pmResident Birthday PartyHelp us celebrate all the Birthdays in November with music from T.J. and the Rat Pack gang.

November 30th 6:00 pmConnections Support GroupIt is important as care givers to have an outlet and support to help guide us through difficult times. Come join our Connection Support Group with Makayla Nizza LVN CDP and Jonny Saiz LMSW CDP.

Deanna SeeleyDirector of Resident Engagement

Debbie RumanLeana Calderon

Recreational Assistant

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Start with a SMILE In the Year of… Stay Fit While You Sit Musical Bingo Unwind Wednesday Menu Planning Committee Welcome Committee Choir Practice Ring Toss Making Jewelry Dominos House Keeping Life Skills

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Start with a SMILE Traveling to Scandinavia Travel Slide Show w/ Michael Questions and Answers Relaxation Thursdays Tastes of Scandinavia Creating a Scandinavian Shadow Box Famous people of Scandinavia Music of Scandinavia Football Thursdays

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Start with a SMILE Joggin Your Noggin Stay Fit While You Sit Bingo Elvis Sing Along Kick Back Friday Wine & Cheese Social Resident Choir Practice Sport’s Chat Family Dinner Game Hot Chocolate Social Bumper Pool Friday Night Movie

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Start with a SMILE Netflix Documentary In the Wild Marble Painting Serenity Saturday Memory Magic What am I? Poetry Stories and More Appreciation Cards Fun with Dominoes Poet’s Walk Singers Karaoke Machine Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages

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Start with a SMILE Table Games Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Music with Joanie Meditation Monday Resident Choir Practice Making Collages Music Moves Bumper Pool Walking and Wheeling Matching and Sorting Laundry Life Skills

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Start with a SMILE Catching up with the News I Love Lucy Show Red Hat Tea Party Guess Who Tranquility Tuesday Outing to Star Bucks Parachute Game Balloon Ball Poker Musical Memories Personalized I Pod Creative Painting Gospel Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE Fun Facts Level Four Veterans Ceremony Resident Choir Practice Unwind Wednesday Gardening w/ Rose Resident Council Wellness w/ Corina: Hand Washing Guess Who Craft Stick Activity Folding and Sorting

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Start with a SMILE Card Games Spanish Classes with Professor Glo Hand Bell Practice Name that Tune Lunch Outing to Cheddars Relaxation Thursday Coke Floats Memory Magic Finish the Sentence Football Thursdays Enjoying Life Magazines

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Start with a SMILE Veterans Musical Salute with Arland American Flag Crafts Kick Back Friday Make & Take Snack Social Joke’s with Johnny Fall Leaf Painting What am I? Grocery Lists Game Reading Chicken Soup for the Soul Stories Friday Night Movie

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Start with a SMILE You Tube Worship Service Sunday Drive Beauty and the Beast Movie Rest & Rejuvenation Edible Art Communion Who am I? Pictionary Table Games Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages Elders Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE Saturday Dance Party Volley Ball Serenity Saturday Red White and Blue Cupcakes Beth Simcha Ministry Worship & Music Making Jewelry Have you Ever… Ring Toss & Tell Hot Chocolate Social Coloring Corner

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Start with a SMILE Worship Songs Bible Crafters Musical BINGO Rest & Rejuvenation Pilgrim Art Packing For… Communion Joggin’ Your Noggin Elders sing Along Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages Puzzle Time

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Start with a SMILE Reading the News Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Pumpkin Pie Art Grocery List Game Meditation Monday Mobile Hands Massages Resident Choir Practice Remembering the 80s Odd News Watering the Rose Garden Cross Word Games

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Start with a SMILE Checkers Stay Fit While You Sit Name 5…. Volley Ball Tranquility Tuesday Pudding in a Cup Poet’s Craft Corner Hand Bell Practice Go Fish Musical Memories Personalized I Pod What am I? Rock & Roll Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE In the Year of… Joke with Johnny Memory Magic Unwind Wednesday Cooking Class w/ Chef Danny Food Committee Spa Time Making Jewelry Hang Man What If… House Keeping Life Skills

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Start with a SMILE Netflix Documentary on Whales Outing: Ride Along BINGO Relaxation Thursday Jokes with Johnny Fact or Fiction Red Hat Tea Party Hand Bell Practice Puzzle Explores Football Thursdays Board Games

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Start with a SMILE Wal-Mart Outing Stay Fit While You Sit Coloring Corner Kick Back Friday Happy Hour Snack Social Music w/ Tony Resident Choir Practice Hot Chocolate Social Encyclopedia of Questions and Answers Friday Night Movie

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Start with a SMILE Netflix Documentary Alaskan Marvels Pumpkin Spice Coffee Social Spanish BINGO Serenity Saturday Creating Tom the Turkey Wii Games Guess the Scent Un Scramble it Which one doesn’t Belong Laundry Life Skills Music Movers

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Start with a SMILE You Tube Worship Service Worship Word Search Charades Pictionary Rest & Rejuvenation Edible Art Communion Painting Nails Paper Plate Turkeys Name 5 Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages Elders Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE Table Games Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Making Trail Mix Resident Choir Practice Meditation Monday Marble Painting Name that Job Resident Birthday Party Music with TJ Coloring Corner Watering the Rose Garden Laundry Life Skills

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Start with a SMILE I Love Lucy Show Stay Fit While You Sit Residents Choir Practice Tranquility Tuesday Vet Chat Floor Basketball Odd News Spa Time Poet’s Putters Poet’s Walk Singers Karaoke Machine Creative Painting El DIVO Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE Fun Facts Stay Fit While You Sit Music w/ Jillian Unwind Wednesday Cooking Personal Pumpkin Pies Military Book Club Gardening w/ the Experts Leaf Painting Poet’s Walk Singers Karaoke Machine Sensory Table

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Start with a SMILE Dominos Stay Fit While You Sit Bingo Kick Back Friday Cucumber Sandwiches and Tea Time Enjoying Classical Music Residents Choir Practice Tom the Thankful Turkey Making Jewelry House Keeping Life Skills Friday Night Movie

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Start with a SMILE Poet’s Walk Singers Karaoke Machine Canvas Painting Serenity Saturday Hot Chocolate & Snack Social Who am I? Guess the Famous Saying Balloon Ball Wii Games Coloring Corner

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Start with a SMILE Macey’s Thanks Giving Day Parade Thanks Giving Day Crafts Relaxation Thursday What are you Thankful For Thanks Giving Day Treats Folding and Sorting Fact or Fiction Laundry Life Skills Football Thursdays

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Start with a SMILE Worship Songs Bible Crafters Musical BINGO Rest & Rejuvenation Button Cornucopia Communion Painting Nails Charades What am I? Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages Puzzle time

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Start with a SMILE Reading the News Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Music Therapy with Teresa Meditation Monday Sonic Outing Aroma Creation: Whipped Tranquility Remembering the 70s Watering the Rose Garden Cross Word Games

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Start with a SMILE Checkers Stay Fit While You Sit Parachute Circle Resident Choir Practice Tranquility Tuesday Packing For… Hang Man Red Hat Tea Party Soothing Aromatherapy Hand Massages Wii Tennis Country Sing Along

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Start with a SMILE Catching up with the News Stay Fit While You Sit Memory Magic Unwind Wednesday Spa Time Hang Man Un Scramble it Grocery List Creative Painting House Keeping Life Skills Puzzle Fun

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Start with a SMILE Name that Job Name that Tune Hand Bell Practice Relaxation Thursday Coke Floats Ring Toss & Tell Fall Crafts Finish the Sentence Connections Support Group Football Thursdays Enjoying Life Magazines

Our Team Member Pledge:

I dedicate myself to the principles of trust, respect and

integrity, and I pledge to give the best of myself to the remarkable

people I serve.

Care Flowers... Rose

Roses don’t like change and they are strong willed and like routine. �ey will use old habits to get through the day. �ey can “talk a good game” and always wants to know who is in charge. �ey are also very territorial. Provide routine, choice and keep them informed.

Fun with our Reptile Friend Taking Wal-Mart by Storm

Garden Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits

BANANAS

• Bananas are a rich source of fi ber, potassium, Vitamin C and B6 which all support heart health.

• Bananas also contain tryptophan, an amino acid that plays a role in preserving memory and boosting mood.

• Possible health benefi ts of consuming bananas include: lowering the risks of cancer and asthma, lowering blood pressure, improving heart health and promoting regularity.

• Naturally free of fat, cholesterol and sodium.

KALE

• Excellent source of fi ber, iron, calcium, vitamin K and vitamin C.

• Iron is essential for many components of health including cell growth, proper liver function and the transporting of oxygen to various parts of the body.

• With its high fi ber content, kale is great for aiding in digestion and elimination.

• Vitamin C helps to fi ght almost every aspect of the aging process, including deterioration of the skin structure and damage to the arteries.

• Kale is fi lled with powerful antioxidants that help protect against various cancers.

The mission of Spring Hills is to demonstrate “Caring with a Commitment to Quality”, by aspiring to the highest professional standards, while providing care and service in a nourishing, compassionate environment that supports the health and well-being of each of our residents. Our ongoing concern for the needs of our communities, along with a dedication to the highest personal and professional standards will inspire us to exceed the expectations of both our resident and our fellow associates. We will be the premier healthcare provider in the communities that we serve.

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