Magnolia Springs Senior Living 7665 Ewing Blvd Florence, KY 41042 859-282-1328

JANUARY 2019

CELEBRATE LIFE

Embrace the World ~ Switzerland

Come join the fun as we explore Switzerland from January 7th - 11th. This exciting journey starts with a trip to theMelting Pot, a fondue restaurant, for lunch on Monday,January 7th.

Later that day, presenter Janet Dieman will be here at 2:00pmto share her," Swiss Sampler", program and then she will beback again on Friday, January 11 at 2:00pm for her, "Hikingin Switzerland", presentation. Mark your calendars and besure to attend, as Janet provides some of Magnolia Springsfavorite programs!

On Wednesday, January 9th Cara will be here to lead us in afabric craft from Switzerland!

See the activity calendar for our additional Swissprogramming of... making Swiss rolls, Swiss movies anddocumentaries, and a Swiss food social!

CONCIERGE HOURS

Mon-Fri: 8am-7pmSat/Sun: 10am-6pm

Sheena PartonExecutive Director

Sara SmallwoodCommunity Relations

Dorothy EvansResident Services

Grace HardyBusiness Operations

Melissa CharltonCulinary Services

Mindy BryantLife Enrichment

Jeff PitmanPlant Operations

OUR TEAM

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT

Simple WishesLifelong dreams don’t have an expiration date! Here atMagnolia Springs, we strive to surprise our residents bymaking a special dream come true. Do you have a wish long-held and that is unfulfilled? If so, please let us know by dropping your wish in the boxin the front lobby!

CULINARY CORNER

National Soup Month is JanuaryOf course, January is whenSOUP is celebrated! What is better than a bowlof hot, nourishing soup forlunch or dinner on a cold,or snowy winter day? Youhave probably alreadythought of your favorite soup while reading the first sen‐tence. Chili, beef vegetable, chicken noodle soup or toma‐to soup with a grilled cheese sandwich makes an easy,filling meal.

A traditional Swiss soup is Roasted Flour Soup. It was once said that a girl from Basel could not marry un‐til she knew how to make roasted flour soup. At its mostbasic, it is simply flour, butter, onion and beef stock,topped with a reserved grating of Gruyere. Delicious?

RESIDENT HIGHLIGHT

Ree PParagould, AR

Ree was born and raised inParagould, Arkansas where shelived until she went to college fora business degree, and alsostudied history at OuachitaUniversity. She then moved toLittle Rock to pursue a career as secretary for the Second BaptistChurch. After two years sheaccepted an offer at First BaptistChurch of Amarillo in Amarillo,TX. It was there she met the loveof her life. They married afterbeing friends for two years. Oncehe came home from the AirForce, they moved to Atlantawhere he attended college whileshe worked at the First BaptistChurch. Ree and her husbandmoved to Kentucky and havelived in the NKY/Cincinnati area.They have two children and fivegrandchildren.Ree's favorite thing aboutMagnolia Springs is the staff. Shesays they make her feel likefamily!

Live Living NetworkLive Living Network is dedicated to bringing older adults the best in live interactiveeducational and entertaining programming from exceptional presenters and organizations,such as museums, art institutes, and other cultural, historic and artistic venues.

In January the following will be available in the theatre... • 8th at 1:10pm | The Toy Museum of New York presents Toys and TV • 11th at 3:10pm | Nutritionist Tori James presents All About Protein • 15th at 1:10pm | Concert Series: Live from the National Blues Museum • 16th at 3:10pm | River Music Experience: Afternoon of American Roots Music• 17th at 3:10pm | Alaska Zoo presents Harbor Seal Dive • 22nd at 3:10pm | Putnam Museum: Development of Farming through the History of Corn • 25th at 3:10pm | Mount Washington Observatory presents Mountain Meteorology • 29th at 3:10pm | South Carolina Aquarium presents River Otters• 30th at 1:10pm | River Valley Cheese: Where Accidents and Science Collide • 31st at 3:10pm | Historian Bryan Ganaway: WWI Foundational event of the 20th century

We hope you join in this new experience!

Upcoming EventsJanuary 5 at 10:30am ~ Outing to CVSJanuary 7-11 ~ Embrace the World - SwitzerlandJanuary 9 at 12:30pm ~ Blood Pressure ChecksJanuary 13 at 2:00pm ~ Shield of Faith ChoirJanuary 14 at 11:30am ~ Outing to Red LobsterJanuary 15 at 6:30pm ~ Ken the PianistJanuary 16 at 3:00pm ~ Bible Study with LamiegoJanuary 17 at 10:30am ~ Tai Chi with JenniferJanuary 21 at 11:30am ~ Outing to BJ's BrewhouseJanuary 23 at 2:00pm ~ Musical Entertainment with RonJanuary 28 at 11:30am ~ Outing to Longhorn SteakhouseJanuary 28 at 2:00pm ~ Painting with Cheryl January 29 at 12:00pm ~Men's LunchJanuary 29 at 2:00pm ~ Musical Entertainment with TammyJanuary 30 at 2:00pm ~ Cartooning with DuaneJanuary 31 at 2:00pm ~ Pottery Painting with Starglaizers

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Sheena Parton

Sincerely,Sheena Parton

A LETTER FROM YOUREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Did you make a New Year's resolution to make a goodchange in your life? Resolutions are a tradition with thestart of the new year. We at Magnolia Springs have madea resolution to continuously improve our servicing theneeds of our residents. There will be new and excitingevents added to our offerings, along with the popularevents repeated.

Because Magnolia Springs continues to grow we arereminding families and friends to make meal reservationsfor our dining room at least 24 hours in advance. It is easyto do. You can call the concierge desk 859-282-1328, oremail at florenceconcierge@MSFlorence. You can alsoinform the concierge at the front desk. The meal pricesare increasing January 1. Breakfast is now $7.00; lunch$9.00; and dinner is $12.00. We take checks, or charge tothe apartment and by February a credit card is to be accepted.

January brings us more daylight which makes us feel lesslike moles. Unfortunately January typically brings to uscolds and the flu. A reminder to avoid visiting family ifyou are ill with a cold or flu. The CDC suggests we coughor sneeze into the crease of our elbow area to prevent spread of cough or sneeze droplets. Remember,washing our hands is the number one defense!

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Beth WLife Enrichment

Coordinator

Beth was born on a navy basein Key West, FL. She has livedall over the country, but hassettled in Williamstown, KYwith her husband, Jerry, of 35years. Beth and her husband operate athirty acre farm. They both enjoyraising their calves, chickens,pigs, and turkeys! It is hard andrewarding work. Beth has two children, Nathan,34 and Casey, 31. She alsoenjoys her five grandchildren. In her free time she enjoyssewing and making crafts. Ourcute pig decorations atHalloween were made by her. Beth truly enjoys working withour residents while getting toknow them personally. She lovesplaying various games andhearing the laughter they share while playing. Beth's mother is a resident atMagnolia Springs Florence.

7665 Ewing Blvd Florence, KY 41042

Magnolia Springs FlorenceJanuary 2019 || Newsletter

Embrace the World ~ SwitzerlandJanuary 7-11

Cartooning with DuaneJanuary 30 at 2:00pm

What's New at the Cincinnati ZooFebruary 26 at 2:00pm

Elvis ConcertMarch 27 at 2:00pm

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