December 2019

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Happy Winter

Holidays! By Jessica Sweeney

With the holiday season in full swing, many of us expect to celebrate with long standing traditions and family gatherings. To our Mayfair Village family, holiday traditions are just as important, and we are ready for the fun and fellowship to begin! The flurry of the holiday unfolds against a backdrop of Christmas trees on every floor, beautiful menorahs to light, holiday music, and much cheer! We look forward to our Holiday Market, Christmas movies, outside musicians and carolers, the holiday per-formance of our choir (residents and staff), a visit from Santa, the Fireman Toys for Tots luncheon, an exquisite Christmas Dinner, and last but not least, our fabulous New Years Eve Party. No doubt, December is one of the most wonderful times of the year in our community! We find that 50-80% of seniors choose to stay in for the holidays, they feel safe here, so we encourage our fami-lies and friends to visit anytime. Please check out our community calendar and plan what festivities you want to make plans to attend! Our community setting offers so many opportunities for seniors to enjoy friendships and engaging with others, sharing delicious meals and experiences, throughout the year. We know that being in a stimulating engaging environment is the #1 healthiest thing for seniors, and the list of benefits goes on and on. At a time of year when being home alone is tough, and the rate of depression tends to spike, we feel blessed to live and work in such a warm, cheerful, caring community. Mayfair Village is the best home away from home that you can imagine. Our entire community is here to empower our residents to live life with joy and fulfillment, with as much or as little support as you need. If loneliness, mobility, preparing meals, safety, or lack of transportation issues are impacting your quality of life at home, we can help! Now is the time for our outside readers and their families have important conversations about the gifts of community, purpose, friendships and support that await you at Mayfair Village. A move to Mayfair is the best gift you can give yourself, and your loved ones! To help you explore the next chapter in your life, call Jessica Sweeney or Bill Hylton. We can be reached at (859) 266-2129. We will welcome you with open arms.

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Calling all crafters and calming all of the nerves of the non-crafters!! Please join us Monday, December 9th at 1:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room for a Holiday Wreath Workshop. The very talent-ed Suzanne Bauer and The Mayfair Garden Club will join forces to provide the supplies, instructions and creativity to help you, yes even you, produce the most beautiful wreath for your front door. The 2nd floor residents and staff are especially invited to this workshop to put the finishing touches on their floor in preparations for the upcoming Open House. Suzanne will finish all the wreaths with a beautiful gold bow, top and center. All participants will then be able to use the sup-plies provided, the direction provided and professional inspiration and creativity which Suzanne provides to create the most beautiful trim-mings on your personalized wreath.

Wreath Workshop

Mayfair Village Ambassadors 2019-2020

Congratulations:

Many thanks to our special representatives for welcoming our new residents, and spreading goodwill throughout our

community!

Nancie Field, Rusty Haydon, Muzzy Hempken Katie Hill, Addie Justice, Helen Kemp, Pat Webb

Jane Michler, Etta Pollan, Mim Stambaugh

Jessica & Bill

Choose something from the list below and engage in something new. It’s a great way to protect your brain. Guests are always welcome.

THE CROWN SEASON 3: Mondays in December, 7p.m. Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lav-ish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the dec-ades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century. Each episode is around 45 minutes long, we will play two each Monday evening. LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, December 19th, 11 a.m. This month we will go to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store where we will combine a holi-day shopping trip with good ol’ fashioned home cookin’. This place is the perfect spot to eat a warm meal and pick up some last minute goodies for loved ones. Please sign up in the Concierge Office VILLAGE VOICES: Sunday, December 22, 4:30 p.m. Under the direction of Sue McGee, we are preparing our annual holiday performance. This is the perfect time for newcomers to join the Village Voices. We will sing several holiday songs, most which are familiar to everyone. There won’t be as much new music to learn, making this a great time to try us out. For more information about this activity talk to Stephanie. READER’S THEATER: Monday, December 23rd, 1:30 p.m. We will be reading, The Trouble with the Christmas Presents by Mary P. Hamlin. This activ-ity is just the thing for someone who loves theater. Copies of a play are given out. Everyone chooses a part and then we read it aloud as a group. This is a great opportunity to learn something new or revisit an old passion. This month’s play, If you don’t want to participate by reading, you can be a part of our peanut gallery. For more information, contact Stephanie. BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION: Thursday, December 26th, 6:30 p.m. This month we will be reading One Day in December by Josie Silver. One Day in Decem-ber is a beautifully written story about love at first sight. But love at first sight doesn't al-ways mean happily ever after. Laurie makes eye contact with a man from her bus window and falls instantly in love. Later, her roommate, Sarah, introduces Laurie to her new boy-friend, Jack Jess read this book last December and thinks it is a nice snuggly book for the season. For more information about this activity, contact Sharye.

For a Healthy Brain Activities Department

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Please feel free to invite guests to Mayfair Village. All I ask is that you make your reservations in advance with the front desk.

Food For Thought By Judy Potts

On Thursday, December 5th, at 12 noon, we will host our annual Lunch with Santa. Once again we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to donate to the annual Firefighter’s Toy drive. We invite you to join our friendly firefighters from Station #7 for this complimentary brunch with San-ta. Please sign up.

Our Monday night Wine and Cheese Parties from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. will continue. Green Tea and Treats from 1:30 to 3 will be replaced with a seasonal offering of a Cocoa Café throughout the Winter.

This year Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 22nd. We will celebrate the Festival of the Lights with a traditional Jewish meal in the dining room on Monday, December 23rd.

Holiday Schedule of Events

Christmas Eve – we will have a buffet from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. & to-go

boxes to be filled for supper and all kinds of goodies. Christmas Dinner – Christmas Lunch will be from 11:30 until 2 with a brown

bag for dinner. New Year’s Eve Party will be held on Tuesday, December 31st we will host a

party in the dining room with a champagne toast beginning at 5:15 p.m. New Year’s Day Lunch from 11:30 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

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It’s a Wonderful Time of the Year! By: Jessica Piersol We are all so very fortunate to share a community of love and joy in this season of giving, family and happiness. Please grab your neighbor, invite family and relish in your community this holiday season! Organized below are a few dates you do not want to miss. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Monday, December 2nd: Christmas trees begin to appear for decoration! Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:30 a.m.: Deck the Halls. Meet us in the Heritage Room for a recap of all of this month’s events, treats and Christmas tree decorating. Wednesday, December 4th: The Holiday Market: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today we will shop! Choose from Handmade art, jewelry, soaps, lotions, jams and jellies. Shop your favorite business-es like; Mary Kay Cosmetics, LipSense, Forcht Bank and Paparazzi Jewelry. Cash, check and card accepted at most booths. Free gift wrapping for items purchased at the market. Along with the gift wrap booth, we will have the Firefighter’s Toy Drive donation booth. This is where you can give money, a new toy or purchase a toy for the charity. We will also offer a coffee bar and free freshly popped popcorn. Wednesday, December 11th at 1:30 p.m.: The Cocoa Café returns! Come to the solar ium to enjoy a rich hot cocoa bar with a complimentary personalized mug. Continue to treat yourself at

The Village Café with the Hot Chocolate Bar on Thursdays. Thursday, December 12th at 6:45 p.m.: After Dinner Drinks with the Rosemont Tr io! The flute, cello and violin trio has played for us every year for the past 5 years. They are becoming a Holiday tradition which should not be missed. Sip some Bailey’s Irish Cream while enjoying this professional and impressive trio!

Friday, December 13th at 2 p.m.: The Employee Christmas Par ty! The Residents Council throws a cookie and hot cocoa party in the dining room to gift employee’s their much-appreciated bonuses from the residents. Wednesday, December 18th at 3:20 p.m.: Loren Tice and his wife, Dorothy have prepared a Christmas Piano Program for us! Come enjoy after the Birthday social at 2:30 p.m. and before the

Village Voices at 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 20th: Residents, look for a special gift from Mayfair Village. Santa’s Lit-tle helpers will be dropping off Mayfair’s gift to you to enjoy some goodies over the weekend and through Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Besides the lovely food we will enjoy. Stop by the Herit-age room for some wonderful programing! Fans of When Calls the Heart will be excited to catch

up on Christmas Day and then enjoy the Christmas movie, When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas, airing on Hallmark at 8 p.m. on Wednesday. There may be some more surprises on Christmas Day, look for fliers!

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Visit Mayfair Village Are you considering retirement living for yourself or someone you are close to? Here at Mayfair Village we have studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom independent apartment homes, as well as personal care apartments for anyone requiring additional assistance. Transportation, restaurant-style dining, and a lively activities program are only a few of the amenities we offer at Mayfair Village. Call Jessica Sweeney or Bill Hylton at 266-2129 to schedule a personal tour. You are also welcome to visit our web site at www.mayfairseniors.com for a descr ip-tion of our lovely community and a com-plete list of activities and special events.

Community News

Religious Services at Mayfair Fr. Mark Ouma from the Cathedral of Christ the King will be here to say Mass on Tuesday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Hendree Harrison from The Church of the Good Shepherd, will be here to celebrate Communion in the library at May-fair Village on Wednesday, December 11th at 3:30 p.m. Join us following the service for coffee and conversation. Every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. a representative from Trinity Hill United Methodist Church has a Vespers Service at Mayfair Village followed by coffee & conversation. These services are open to anyone from the community. Call 266-2129.

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Join us on Wednesday, December 18th at 2:30 p.m. for our monthly birthday celebration. Then, treat yourself to a musical afternoon starting with Loren & Dorothy Tice who will

entertain you with a holiday piano program and ending with The Village Voices open rehearsal where you can get a sneak peek of their upcoming Holiday performance.

Residents

Larry Dickson Arthur Lieber Anne Coffman Judith LeFevre

Marian Congleton Ella Ritchey

Herb Drennon

Employees

Grace Webb Daniel Sutherland

Happy Birthday!

Christmas Open House By: Marsha Cable

The 2nd floor here at Mayfair Village has apart-ments just like all the other floors, but the differ-ence is that the 2nd floor is a state certified personal care facility. It is intended to give residents some assistance with their daily activities, which may in-clude medicine administration, help with bathing and dressing, among others. A small intimate din-ing room is served by the 1st floor kitchen. There is staff available 24/7 to help meet the residents’ needs. Per state regulations, there are also separate activities for the residents on 2nd floor. All Mayfair residents are invited to attend these 2nd floor activi-

ties. Our goal is to have all the Mayfair activities open to everyone, regardless of what floor they are on. To showcase the 2nd floor, we are hosting an Open House. We want you to see our beautiful Christmas decorations and visit with the staff and residents.

Please join us on

Monday, December 16th

from 1:30 to 2:30

A Christmas Caroling Concert will follow at 2:30 in the 2

nd floor dining room.

See you there! Merry Christmas!

Upcoming Special Events: 12/03/19 10:30 a.m. Deck the Halls 12/04/19 10:00 a.m. The Holiday Market 12/04/19 4:30 p.m. Village Voices 12/05/19 12:00 p.m. Lunch with Santa 12/09/19 1:30 p.m. Wreath Workshop 12/11/19 1:30 p.m. The Cocoa Café 12/11/19 3:30 p.m. GSEC Communion 12/12/19 6:45 p.m. After Dinner Drinks 12/13/19 2 p.m. Employee Christmas Party 12/16/19 1:30 p.m. 2nd Fl. Open House 12/16/19 2:30 p.m. 2nd Fl. Carol Sing 12/17/19 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass 12/18/19 2:30 p.m. Birthday Social 12/18/19 3:20 p.m. Loren Tice Program 12/18/19 4:30 p.m. Village Voices 12/22/19 4:30 p.m. Village Voices Sing 12/22/19 5:22 p.m. Hanukkah Begins 12/19/19 11 a.m. Lunch Bunch 12/23/19 1:30 p.m. Reader’s Theater 12/26/19 6:30 p.m. Book Group Discussion 12/31/19 5:15 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party

Regular Weekday Activities: Monday: Exercise, Lunch and Learn, Walking Club, iPad Class, Spanish Class Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, Yoga, Errands, Bible Study, Bingo, Happy Hour Wednesday: Exercise, Social , Spanish Class, Encore Movie Night Thursday: Silver Sneakers, Grocery Shopping, Blackjack, Yoga, Bingo, New Release Movie Night Friday: Exercise, Free Rice, Scrabble, Spanish Class, Happy Hour, Movie Saturday: Grocery Shopping, Games, Hit Netflix Show, Mysteries at the Museum Sunday: Vespers, Coffee Hour, Movie

Sharon Davis - Executive Director Jessica Sweeney - Marketing Director (859) 266-2129

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