November 2019

The Granville Gazette

November Outings

11/4 Walmart 11/12 Cinzetti’s 11/22 Sprouts/TJ Maxx 11/26 Red Lobster (With Kimber)

Getting to Know Our Staff Development Coordinator

Sometime in the past month, I came to realize that I did not do a very good job of introducing Brittney Hernandez to you all. While some of you knew her from when she worked here before, many of you were not here at that time. To make up for that, I asked Brittany to give me a little background history of who she is and what she has been doing since she left us a few years back. I think you’ll enjoy getting to know her a little bit better. Please read on… I am a mom of a 10 year old girl and a 3 year old French bull dog mix, named Pork Chop , I have 3 siblings who have all worked at The Granville. I am engaged hoping to get married in Nov 2020. Work History- I began working at The Granville in 2002 started in the kitchen as an aide, went on to work as a Receptionist, Activities Assistant, QMAP, and PRN Medication Coordinator, you name it I’ve done it! I decided to go back to school and I received my Practical Nursing License in 2015. At the time The Granville did not hire LPN’s so I had to place my resignation to gain my experience. I ended up working at Lakewood InnovAge in triage for about 2 ½ years. I was happy to be there because I was able to continue see-ing some of the familiar faces from The Granville. Then I was pre-sented with another opportunity at Kaiser Permanente so I decided to leave Innovage and went to work at KP in a plastic surgery clin-ic. I was there for about 2 years and was able to learn so much on the surgical aspect of nursing. I then heard about the job oppor-tunity that The Granville opened an LPN position for their Staff De-velopment Coordinator. That was a tough decision because I loved Kaiser, but I knew my heart was always here at The Granville. So I made the decision to leave Kaiser and return to The Granville. I am excited to be here to be able to bring all of my knowledge and ex-perience with me. Hobbies- decorating my home, coloring, crafts, spending time with my family

I asked Brittany some fun questions as well so read below… What’s your super hero strength? Super smell, so I’ve been told by many What would we find in your refrigerator/ food that you cannot live without? Pickles Dream vacation? I have two, Tokyo and Germany Something about you that most people do not know? I am terrified of moths Favorite holiday and why? Halloween because you get to be some-one else for one day The perfect day for you would include what? A sunny day at the beach with my family Any other fun bits of trivia about you? I’ve always wanted to be a history professor. We are all thrilled that Brittany decided to follow her heart and come back to The Granville. Please join me in welcoming her back!!

Sara Taylor Executive Director

From the Activities Director:

I always consider November as the calm

between two storms. But even though

we don’t have a big extravaganza to

plan for during the month, here in the

Activities Dept. we are keeping busy

with planning some live entertainment,

outings to restaurants and shopping,

and making sure Thanksgiving is extra

special. We are also taking the time to

prepare for December’s many activities.

Keep watch for information coming for

some special Christmas Outings, and

shopping opportunities both in and out-

side of the Granville. We will also be en-

joying some performances from commu-

nity groups and creating Christmas

crafts to decorate your room or give as

gifts to family or friends.

The end of the year is always full of

ways to stay active, we hope to see you

taking part!

Carrie Peters-Activities Director

Residents Who Have Moved

Joyce Whitmore Dema Bailey

Happy Birthday!

Residents

Carmen Rosado 11/5 Betty Rossow 11/7 Susan Wolfskill 11/8 Charlotte Hull 11/9 Nadine Maurer 11/10 Chuck Tyo 11/11 Betty Dale 11/13 Darlene Reed 11/29

November Birthday Party Drink

Coffee and Kahlua

Chuck Tyo

Staff

Sandy Rosales 11/16 Lisa Rodriguez 11/18 Emma Rodriguez 11/21

Carol Roschewski

Urbano Avila– Food Services Director

Kathy Brock– Bookkeeper/Marketer

Andrew Cortinez– Maintenance Coordinator

Brittany Hernandez — Staff Development

Carrie Peters– Activities Director

Jaime Tafoya– Medication Coordinator

Sara Taylor– Executive Director

Joe Whitney– Resident Services Director

Oat Whitney– CEO

Rose Marie Whitney– CEO

From The Kitchen: Salmon is back on the Birthday Menu!! If your birthday is coming up, be sure to grab the form from the front desk.

Resident Services: Information for the visiting den-tist is at the front desk, they accept Medicaid and are accepting new patients.

Book Keeping: Join me for Thanksgiving Bingo on Wednesday, November 27th at 1pm!

Medication Coordination: Please be aware that staff cannot check blood sugar or dial up insulin pens for residents. Staff Development Coordinator: Handwashing is vital in the prevention of illness. If you are experi-encing any signs of illness such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, aches, chills please notify staff immedi-ately.

Maintenance: Winter Weather is here, please be care-ful on the sidewalks and the parking lots. We do our best to make sure the walking areas are clear of ice but ask you to be cautious.

Lunch at Cinzetti’s is an early sign up

outing. Please sign up before Novem-

ber 11th at the Front Desk.

Have you mailed in your ballot yet? The latest

a ballot can be received is on November 5th

by 7pm. If you need assistance dropping off

your ballot speak with Carrie...every vote

counts!

There will be many decorations placed

around the building the next few months.

Please help continue the festive spirit by leav-

ing them hanging on the walls for all to en-

joy.

Thank you to all who participated in the Halloween Bash, and those who donated candy. It was all so much fun, we can’t wait till next year!

Puzzler Department Updates:

FYI

The Granville's Department Head Staff

The Granville’s Annual Resident and Family Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019

There will be two seating's for lunch 11:30am and 1pm

Please RSVP by December 10th 303-274-4400 and indicate which seating time you would like.

To ensure seating, please RSVP early. Only Limited seating for large groups , up to 5 guests, available.

The Colorado Symphony Presents

A Colorado Christmas At the Boettcher Concert Hall

Sunday, December 15th

$15.50 a person

Enjoy the sounds of the Holiday with sing a longs, a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, and a visit

from Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

Sign up begins November 18th at the Front Desk

Payment Arrangement are available.

Holiday Light Tour The Granville’s annual holiday liGhTs Tour,

Transportation provided by RTD Senior Rides, will be held on The Evening of

Wednesday, December 11th, You can invite 2 family members to join you.

Ride Tickets for family Members will be: 65 years and Older-$3.00

Adults-$6.00 Children Ages 7-18-$3.00 Under 6 years old-Free

Reservations will begin November 6th, Payment is due by December 11th.

Please, no cancelations after December 9th

Bruce Barnes Bill Vaher James Batcho Joe Snead Stephen Browning

To All of Those Who Have Served

Thank You!

Navy Air FORCE Marines Army WAC USO .

Bruce Barnes Chuck Tyo Fran Anderson Tom Mauer Milton Bartlett

Clayton Dunn Ben Roybal Bill Engel

Helen Graul

Rosemary Oviedo Ron Clark

Barb Batcho