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Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals The holidays are here! Our traditional Thanksgiving meal will be on November 22nd at noon. The cost for this meal is $15 per guest and your RSVP is needed by November 19th. We will also have a traditional Christmas meal on December 25th at noon. The cost for this meal is $15 per guest and your RSVP is needed by December 20th. Resident and Family Christmas Party Our resident and family Christmas party will be on Tuesday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. starting with entertainment followed by dinner at 5:00. There is no charge for this meal and adults and children are welcome to attend. Due to the popularity of this event, we are asking families to limit their RSVPs to four people. A formal invitation will be sent to all family members in the next week or two with RSVP date by December 20th. The Blessing Tree Although the holiday season is filled with joy, it can also be difficult for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. The Blessing Tree, presented by Hospice of Michigan on Friday, December 7th at 2:30 p.m., gives those in attendance the chance to remember loved ones in a supportive environment. Everyone will receive a special ornament to commemorate their loved one each holiday season. Please RSVP to Michelle Pietrzak at (989) 705-2500. November-December 2018

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Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals

The holidays are here! Our traditional Thanksgiving meal will be on November 22nd at noon. The cost for this meal is $15 per guest and your RSVP is needed by November 19th. We will also have a traditional Christmas meal on December 25th at noon. The cost for this meal is $15 per guest and your RSVP is needed by December 20th.

Resident and Family Christmas Party

Our resident and family Christmas party will be on Tuesday, December 4th at 4:00 p.m. starting with entertainment followed by dinner at 5:00. There is no charge for this meal and adults and children are welcome to attend. Due to the popularity of this event, we are asking families to limit their RSVPs to four people. A formal invitation will be sent to all family members in the next week or two with RSVP date by December 20th.

The Blessing Tree

Although the holiday season is filled with joy, it can also be difficult for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. The Blessing Tree, presented by Hospice of Michigan on Friday, December 7th at 2:30 p.m., gives those in attendance the chance to remember loved ones in a supportive environment. Everyone will receive a special ornament to commemorate their loved one each holiday season. Please RSVP to Michelle Pietrzak at (989) 705-2500.

November-December 2018

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Administrator’s Notes ~Dawn DeForge Collins~

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we are excited to share this time of year with friends and family. Everyone is welcome to join their loved ones for parties, special musical performances, presentations and more. It’s exciting to have so many guests brightening our residents’ days, and we look forward to seeing many familiar faces, along with meeting new friends. Your RSVP to larger events will ensure proper seating for everyone, so please let Michelle know when you can join us. Also keep in mind that daylight savings time ends on Sunday,

November 4th, which means it’s time to “fall” one hour behind. Due to it being darker earlier in the evening, we will be locking our doors earlier (by 7:00 p.m.). You are still welcome to visit Aspen Ridge after that time, but please ring the door bell at the front of our building or call ahead and let staff know when you will arrive. We appreciate your understanding and hope this does not cause any inconvenience. Have a blessed holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the upcoming months!

Resident Birthdays

November December Barb Olson - Nov. 18 Gus Papke - Dec. 2 Joan Westerman - Nov. 20 Jan Fournier - Dec. 14 Kim Nolde - Dec. 18 Gary Lucas - Dec. 22 LeRoy Fitzek - Dec. 28 Pete Shorkey - Dec. 31

Holiday Gifts and Goodies

While your generosity is always appreciated, please keep in mind that staff are unable to accept personal gifts, gift certificates, or money as a thank you during the holiday season. Gifts that may be shared by the entire staff or cards are appreciated, but your kindness and love is thank you enough!

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Glamour Shots We will be taking Glamour Shots of each resident beginning on Saturday, November 10th! Glamour Shots make a great holiday gift and any profit from this is used for resident entertainment.

The cost for photos is: 4X6 - $1.00; 5X7 - $3.00; 8X10 - $5.00. If you would like to have a family photo taken during the Glamour Shots dates, please contact Michelle to set up a time.

Resident Spotlight ~ Joan Westerman

Joan Westerman was born in Cortland, New York on November 20, 1925.

Close friends and family delighted in calling her "Joey". She was raised by her parents, Thomas and Ruth, along with three brothers and one sister. She has fond memories of being together with her family. Joan attended elementary school at St. Mary's Parochial and graduated from Cortland

High School. When she was eight years old she had a photo taken of her for a photo contest and she had won! She still has this photo today! Joan attended Syracuse University and earned a degree in nursing. It was there Joan met the love of her life Robert or fondly known as "Westy", at a

Cortland College event. They later married in 1947 and were married for 57 glorious years.

She spent many years as a VA (Veterans Affairs) nurse while Westy served in Okinawa, Japan as a Marine during World War II. In 1958, they moved to Battle Creek, Michigan where they raised their three children, Cynthia, Janet and Robert. Family vacations involved visiting family members out east and in Minnesota. Shortly after retirement in 1980, Joan and Westy moved to New Port Richey, Florida where they enjoyed attending art fairs, musical performances and

loved having family members visit. Joan's entire family are all very near and dear to her heart.

Veterans Day

Ceremony

Join us in honoring Aspen Ridge Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 8th at 3:30 p.m. The event will include a pinning ceremony to recognize our Veterans, courtesy of InTeliCare. Aspen Ridge Veterans are: Arnold Hofer, Harry Johnson, Norm Olson, Gus Papke, Robert Scott, John Selesky, Russell “Pete” Shorkey, and our Administrator, Dawn Collins. Family members are welcome to attend.

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Aspen Gift Store

Our 2017 Aspen Gift Store was a huge success, so we would like to open for Christmas shopping again! Residents will have the opportunity to select gifts to give to friends and family with assistance from volunteers and staff. Our store will consist of items provided by the activity department or donated by friends and family. With your help, we are hoping to have a variety of gifts to select from(coffee mugs, picture frames, stationary, scented lotions, soaps, perfume, cologne, figurines, knick knacks, inexpensive jewelry, and any other items you think would make a nice gift for any age). Keep in mind items do not need to be brand new, but only lightly used. We will begin accepting donations at the end of November. Please contact Michelle Pietrzak if you have questions or items to donate.

Aspen Ridge Retirement Village 1261 Village Parkway Gaylord, MI 49735

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10:30 Ooh-La-La Gals 2:00 Name that Tune w/Jerry

2 9:30 Beauty Shop 1:30 Veteran Thank You Cards 3:30 Dice Game

3 Independent Activities, Games & Movies 1:30 One-on-One Visits

4 8:00 St. Mary’s Cathedral (Channel 3)

5 10:30 Balloon Ball 1:15 Thankful Tree 3:15 Catholic Svs.

6 1:30 Sing Along 3:30 Prayers and Devotions

7 10:30 Pastor Jim 1:30 One-on-One Visits 3:00 Bingo

8 10:30 Exercise 3:30 Veterans Day Program w/InTeliCare

9 9:30 Beauty Shop

10 Independent Activities, Games & Movies Glamour Shots

11 8:00 St. Mary’s Cathedral (Channel 3)

12 10:30 Balloon Ball 1:15 Linda & Karen’s Quilt Show 3:15 Catholic Svs.

13 10:30 Dog Visit with Ben 1:30 French Marines 3:30 Dog Visit w/Eddie

14 10:30 Pastor Dan 1:30 One-on-One Visits 3:00 Bingo

15 10:30 Grace Baptist Church 1:30 Glamour Shots 3:30 Music w/ Spirit of St. Andrews

16 9:30 Beauty Shop 3:00 Kings Corners Card Game

17 Independent Activities, Games & Movies 2:00 Movie

18 8:00 St. Mary’s Cathedral (Channel 3)

19 10:30 Balloon Ball w/ Stars & Moon Daycare 1:15 Dice Game 3:15 Catholic Svs.

20 1:30 Music with Judy & Suzy 3:30 Wheel of Fortune

21 10:30 Great Courses with Melanie 1:30 One-on-One Visits 3:00 Bingo

22 12:00

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving

Day

23 9:30 Beauty Shop

Christmas Decorating

Day!

3:00 Sing Along

24 Independent Activities, Games & Movies 1:15 One-on-One Visits 3:15 Prayers and Devotions

25 8:00 St. Mary’s Cathedral (Channel 3)

26 10:30 Balloon Ball 1:15 Christmas Tree Decorating 3:00 Birthday Party w/Culver’s

27 1:30 Dog Bones 3:30 Dog Visit w/Eddie

28 10:30 Dog Visit w/Diesel 2:00 Catholic Mass 3:00 Bingo

29 10:30 Exercise 1:00 One-on-One Exercise 1:30 Ukulele Ladies and A Laddie

30 9:30 Beauty Shop 2:30 Kings Corners Card Game

November 2018

Please check the bulletin boards or call for updates and changes to the activity schedule.

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The harvest season was full of fun! We enjoyed the fall colors around Gaylord, made decorative candle holders with InTeliCare, hosted Fly & Remember with Hospice of

Michigan, hosted New Vision for eye glass maintenance, made new friends from Green Acres of Cadillac, and enjoyed our Fall Family Potluck!