King-Bruwaert Retirement Community

Volume 35 Issue 7 August 2015

News & Views Leadership

Team

Terri Bowen Chief Executive Officer

Judy Sanders Senior Director of Finance

Karen Miller Senior Director of

Nursing & Resident Services

Julie Ryan Senior Director of

Development

Nicole Slightom Senior Director of Human

Resources

Paul Stech Senior Director of

Buildings and Grounds

Jennifer Blievernicht Director of Dietetics

Katie Schaff Fagan Director of Social

Services

Bonnie Kohout Director of Marketing

Emira Kondic Director of

Housekeeping

Barbara Schafer Senior Director of

Hospitality and Wellness

Aaron Torres Director of

Food Services

Pat Van Meter Director of Admissions

Natalie Zelman Life Enrichment Manager /

Horticulture Therapist

This months Men’s Club breakfast meeting will be on August 12, at 9:00 am, in the Great Lounge.

The Guest Speaker will be our own Bob Vogele, from Godair Park. Mr. Vogele’s talk is titled “Chicago, Dominant Design Center of America from 1860-1980”. RSVP Natalie 630/230-9522 or sign up in the Lobby

The Royal Polynesian Revue, will bring the islands to us. Join the audience outdoors on the KB upper terrace for a colorful and uplifting entertainment. An Ice Cream Social accompanies the performance. This is a perfect way to spend a summer evening. Feel free to wear your lei’s, Hawaiian apparel and flowers. Save the date, Wednesday, August 5th at 6:30 pm. RSVP to Bonnie Kohout 630/230-9521 or sign up in the lobby.

August Birthdays Our very own KB August birthday celebrities include: Mr. Dominic Mancuso, Aug. 9 Mr. Bill Oostenbrug, Aug. 13 Mr. Boris Borotinski, Aug. 15 Mrs. Ernie Mizen, Aug. 18 Mr. James Blanchard, Aug. 30 Other Famous people born in August include: Herman Melville, Aug. 1 Tony Bennet, Aug. 3 Barack Obama, Aug. 4 Lucille Ball, Aug. 6 Julia Child, Aug 15 Ogden Nash, Aug 19 Gene Kelly, Aug. 23 Charlie Parker, Aug 29 Maria Montessori, Aug. 31

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Health Notes Food can help you stay hydrated. Super salads with watermelon, oranges, celery, tomatoes, cantaloupe, berries, are water rich. Chilled soups such as: Vichyssoise, fruit soups and Gazpacho are great. Smoothies made with fresh or frozen berries provide a cooling snack that refreshes.

National Senior Citizen’s Day August 21. Proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, the day is to encourage everyone to value older people and show appreciation for the contributions they’ve made to home, family and society in general. In his proclamation, President Reagan said, “for all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older.”

September Bible Study

Woods Room starts Sept. 14

Mondays 10:45-11:45

Topic" Heaven” All are welcome to attend.

The King Bruwaert Funny Fashion Show was a big hit with the Audience. Thank you to all the designers and models who brought us smiles.

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Ice Cream Bus Trip Join us for a leisurely drive and stop for

some cool refreshment. An ice cream run will take place on August 13 and 27 at 2:30. We will leave from the main lobby. A sign up sheet will be on the lobby table.

Foreign Film Nights

Introducing a new Summer series

In August, KB will be offering 2 evenings of foreign films in the theater, (Aug.12 & 27th)

On August 12 we will feature: The Book Thief. “Liz Steele will have an intro-

ductory program about the film, Tuesday, August 11 at 2:00 pm, in the card room.

On August 27th, features: " Room with a View”. Liz Steele will lead a discus-sion on this film Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2:00pm in the card room. Other Movie offerings at KB: State Fair, WHB Aug. 6 at 6:30 Carousel, WHB Aug. 20 at 6:30 The 1931 version of

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Tai Chi Class in August Monday 3, 10, 17 & 31 at 4:00 pm in the Fitness Center. This class will have both chair and standing instruction offered for all levels of ability.

Take a peek at the additions on the porch by the upper terrace. Games and magazines have been added for your enjoyment. You are welcome to take a magazine and encouraged to share with other residents. Please feel free to leave donated magazines in the basket at any time.

Travel to the Kingdom of Burma

Armchair Travels presents: Mr. E. Manuel hosting your trip to the famous Bagan, an archeological Buddhist site in Burma/Myanmar on Sunday, August 2, at 1:15 in the KB Theater. You are sure to enjoy the sites of this ancient Kingdom with Ernie Manuel as your guide.

Resident Council

Mr. Fred H., President, called the July Resident Council Meeting to order at 9:15 am. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, in the Theater. 21 residents were in attendance. The minutes from the June

meeting were approved. The Treasurer, Marianne A.

reported that, as no purchases had been made. the same amount of funds remained from the prior month. Natalie from Life Enrichment related the upcoming important dates for August. The list of these dates will be found in the August, News & Views. Aaron gave the council

members an update on the egg shortage. There has been an increase of 30% in the cost of eggs. Because of the impact of the Avian Flu on the hen population there will be a marked shortage of available eggs and egg

products.

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Aaron is working with several suppliers to find us sufficient eggs. We may see shortages reflected in less eggs on the menu. Aaron also reported that the Dietary Department is adding part time staff to assist in the Dining Room. Paul Stech Director of Maintenance and Grounds, introduced his newest employee, Ken M.. Paul also should have another man, Eric, starting next week. Paul’s son Dave, is leaving the Maintenance Department to join his fiancée and start a new job in Indiana. Paul requested that residents who need work to be done call the reception desk. The receptionist will fill out the work request form and submit it to Paul. This is the best method to ensure your work order reaches Paul. The great lounge now has a new projector installed that will improve our audio visual abilities.

Resident Council notes continued- Godair liaison, Bob V., reported on all the rain. The pond at Godair has been weeded and by next year should be spectacular. 7,000 plants were installed with a few more to come. It has been a very ambitious project. The outdoor party space has seen nightly gatherings. The Godair residents are enjoying monthly luncheons and a good turn out for social hour. Bob says that Godair park has “a very nice group of social people.” Jane F. reported for the Woods. Several residents are gone for the summer to vacation homes. New residents have moved in and the available units are being shown. The Adorables are planning a concert for King Bruwaert House on October 15. Watch your calendar for their joyful performance. You won’t want to miss it. Social events for the Woods have had good attendance. They hope to use the Woods patio again for gatherings. Old Business - None No New Business was brought forward. The dinner drawing was won by Ollie D. A motion was made by Fred H. to

adjourn. The motion was seconded by Lillian L. The next Resident Council meet-

ing will be in September, on Thursday the 24th., at 9:15 am.

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Cabaret Night Continues Our 2nd offering of the Season is on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:15pm. Doors will open at 6:15

Guest Artists, and Jazz musicians,

Judy Roberts &

Greg Fishman

will perform in our Great Lounge from 6:30-7:45.

Don’t miss this wonderful evening of music. Beer, Wine and beverages of temperance will be served. Light fare from our culinary artists will be offered. An RSVP is required by Aug. 17th, to Natalie. Please call 630/230-9522, to reserve a spot for this memorable gathering.

Thank You to all the wonderful volunteers we have had this summer! We will Miss you! We wish you all the best as you start school. Study hard, have fun and come back to visit us.

Frankenstein Day—August 30 Why? The date is the birthday of Mary Wollenstone Shelley, The author of the original Frankenstein story or, The Modern Prometheus. Shelley’s Frankenstein was published in 1818 and has become a classic.

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Celebrating All Seniors

Join us in the Lobby on Friday, August 21 as we

Celebrate

National

Seniors day

Bring with you one piece of wisdom you could

share.

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Save these dates Archeological treasure in Burma Travelogue, 2nd-1:15 Polynesian Dancers & Ice Cream Social, 5th - 6:30 pm

Tai Chi Class 3, 10, 17, 31—4:00 pm Foreign Film Discussion, 11th -2:00 pm

Men’s Club, 12th- 9:00 am Foreign film Night, 12th- 6:15 pm

Congressman Peter Roskam, 24th– 1pm Foreign Film Discussion, 25th -2:00 pm

Cabaret Night Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman, 26th– 6:30 pm Foreign Film Night, 27th - 6:15 pm

Original film version Frankenstein 1931 29th -1:15 pm

King-Bruwaert House 6101 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Questions about something on your calendar? Contact Natalie Zelman at Ext. 9522 (630-230-9522)