August 2019

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Why Should You Move Here? Ask the residents, families, and staff who have benefited.

By Jessica Sweeney

Mayfair Village is dominated by people who are thoughtful, kind, and passionate. We are all obsessed with improving the lives of our seniors, looking to make our world a better place, we all love what we do, and it resonates throughout our community. You see, we decided to change the way society thinks about aging and senior living, we believe that energy of life is still possible in our elder years, and that life needs to be lived and celebrated at every age. We work to improve the life experience of our residents in all we do, thereby improving their heath and outlook. There are many different names for the roles of our team members, but each role falls into the ultimate realm of life enrichment. We share our talents and engage with residents at a deeper, much more personal level, sharing meaningful personal moments of joy. We often hear that this special ambiance makes Mayfair stand out to those who come visit us- not just prospects and their families, but vendors and other guests as well. People are making a choice to live here because they want the best life possible, the right resources, friendly faces, independence, and as much or as little support as they desire. A comprehensive study on seniors, from MetLife, shows that the #1 healthiest thing for sen-iors is to be in a stimulating, engaging environment. In fact, it adds years to your life. Every-thing we do at Mayfair centers around this statistic. Kentucky Proud farm to table dining, a wellness program including in-house therapy and physician services, educational programs, social activities, daily drivers, personal errand service, and much more! This month, our Lunch and Learn program starts up again, each Monday beginning August 5th. You would enjoy this popular activity as well, so please call asap to let us know you are coming!

We invite you to come learn more about what the best senior living has to offer, you deserve a seat at our table. As many of our residents tell their friends, ‘don’t wait until you have to move, come now and enjoy all that Mayfair Village has to offer.’ Take your first step by call-ing today to explore the next chapter in your life! Complimentary overnight guest stay is available. Call (859) 266-2129, and ask for Jessica Sweeney or Bill Hylton.

Resident Spotlight By Stephanie Mulberry

Mayfair Village is very pleased to welcome Addie Justice to our growing community. Originally from Eastern Kentucky, Addie grew up in Pike County with her two siblings and her loving grandparents. She was very close with both of them, especially her grandmother whom she referred to as her best friend and most trusted confidant.

As an adult, Addie made family her top priority and very much enjoyed raising her two kids with her husband Monroe Justice. Monroe was a very successful engineer with Phillips Petroleum. His job became an adventure for the entire family as they had to move from state to state just about every two years. They were both very relieved to finally settle in Kentucky when he became the engineer on staff for West Hickman Creek Sewage Treat-ment Plant.

Addie is very proud of her children and the many wonderful things they have accom-plished. Her daughter Bev and son-in-law Jim are the proud owners of a local establishment, Cork and Barrel. Her son-in-law Jim also continues his love of radio, which began with his very own radio show at the age of only twelve years old! He is now co-hosting a radio show once a week called, the Jack Patty show. Addie’s son Terry is the Lacrosse coach for Tran-sylvania University and is solely responsible for bringing this exciting sport to the Blue-grass.

Addie is very excited to be here at Mayfair Village and is welcomed by new and old friends. She recently received a call from a friend from church asking if she likes living at Mayfair, in which her reply was that “the people at Mayfair Village are good, the food is good and to say anything negative about this place would be a sin!”

By Sharye Davis

Get the most out of living at Mayfair Village by being in the know about our variety of activities and entertainment! There is a fabulous library stocked with books, puzzles and an Echo Dot, which is a voice-controlled smart speaker. By saying, ‘Alexa’, you can just ask for music, news, weather reports, information, and more. There are instructions next to the Echo Dot, so go have fun! We offer a variety of tv shows and movies throughout the week. We are currently showing Downton Abby on Mondays at 7 p.m. and on Saturdays you can watch The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes at 3:15 p.m. and Mysteries at the Museum at 7 p.m.. On Friday and Sunday evenings we screen popular and classic movies. Check the fliers to see what movies are showing on each night! If you have any suggestions for movies, TV shows, or books for our Book Club, please jot it down on the clipboard in the concierge office.

Choose something from the list below and engage in

something new. It’s a great way to protect your brain. LUNCH AND LEARN: Beginning Monday, August 5th, 12 Noon We will return from our Summer Break with a fantastic new Great Course, Plant Science: An Introduction To Botany. In this class you will discover the ever -surprising world around you by exploring plants with botanist, Catherine Klier. Professor Klier holds a Ph.D. in Organismic Biology, Ecology, and Evolution. This course is comprised of 24, 30-minute videos and will be presented every Monday at Noon. Lunch is available each week. Please sign up in the Concierge Office. Guests are always welcome. For more information call 859-266-2129.

READER’S THEATER: Monday, August 19th , 1:30 p.m. This activity 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 is The Elves and the Shoemaker by Kristin Walter. For more information, contact Stephanie.

LUNCH BUNCH: Thursday, August 8th, 11:00 a.m. The Sage Garden Café is a garden-to-table style restaurant located on the property of Wilson’s Nursery in Frankfort. Inclement weather kept us from exploring the nursery, last month. If weath-er permits us we will try again to have lunch at the café and then browse the gardens and butterfly house. There is an $8 entry fee for the butterfly house. Browse the menu and sign up in the conci-erge office. For more information, contact Jess.

BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION: Thursday, August 29th, 6:30 p.m. This month we will be reading Fried Green Tomatoes, a novel by Fannie Flag. Beautifully written and incredibly funny, this novel is about the importance of friendship and human connection. Sharye has several copies of this book including large-print copies. Look for the movie, later in the month. For more information about this activity, contact Sharye. TED TALK: Tuesday, August 27th, 7 p.m. Join us for this month’s TED Talk. The topic will be announced closer to the date. There are well over 2000 talks on various subjects concerning Technology, Entertainment and Design. During the talk enjoy a cup of tea and then hang around for an informal discussion. Most talks are limited to 20 minutes or less. For more information talk to Jess. NEW RELEASE MOVIE NIGHTS: Several Thursdays in August at 7 p.m. We brought you Poms, before its DVD release day on August 6th! Now look for more new mov-ies on Thursday nights. Our first Thursday new release is The Best of Enemies a 2019 film telling the true story of a civil rights activist Ann Atwater facing off against C.P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, in 1971 Durham, North Carolina over the issue of school integration. Look for more new releases such as the documentary The Biggest Little Farm and A Dog’s Journey, lat-er this month.

For a Healthy Brain Activities Department

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Please continue to invite guests to Mayfair Village. All I ask is that you make your reservations in advance with me or Stephanie in the Concierge Office.

Food For Thought By Judy Potts

Please leave your feedback and suggestions in the Comment Box or stop us in the hallway.

August brings some of the best seasonal produce to the menu. We look forward to fresh bounties of locally-grown tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, greens, zucchini & cantaloupes. There’s no excuse for eating sugary desserts at this time of the year. Let your sweet tooth binge on fresh peaches, watermelon, strawberries and other garden-fresh fruits. Our menus incorporate several healthful items for you to choose from on a daily basis. Our plant-based choice and our farm fresh breakfast are permanent options on our lunch menu. We also have homemade bone broth, an orchard plate, our chicken salad and a cold platter which includes local produce. Green tea and treats will continue on Thursday afternoons. The popular event, Wine and Cheese will remain on Mondays from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm in the solarium prior to dinner at 5:15 pm. If you are late to lunch, or feel like an afternoon snack, The Village Café is at your service by the solarium from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Our dining hours for dinner are 5:15 pm until 6:30 pm. I would like to reiterate that Mayfair is your home and we are here to serve you, as always. Please feel comfortable knowing that you may order as late as 6:30pm. For those of you wishing to dine later, please feel free to make yourself at home. Just know, my staff is tidying up out of necessity to stay busy, but they are available for anything you or your guests might like, coffee, tea, dessert. Opening up your home to spend time with family and friends while enjoying good food makes us all smile. Our goal is to keep you smiling and comfortable too! On Wednesday nights in August our Taste & Travel series returns, we are set to embark on a delicious summer to fall road trip. Our ‘road trip’ will be tasted through a recreation of culi-nary traditions and trends happening in different cities. The delectable menu offerings are all inspired by Guy Fieri’s hit show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Look for several ‘stops’ throughout our own Kentucky hometowns.

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School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days.

'Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic, Taught to the tune of a hick'ry stick.

On Wednesday, August 14th, at 1:30 pm Sue Mcgee is going to host a music class of sorts with a game called Name That Tune. She will play a tune and those that can name it win a prize! That same afternoon at 2:15pm we will step down memory lane with our ever-popular Back-to-School Social. Mrs. Cable may or may not have a pop quiz prepared, so bring your “A” game! Teachers assistants Jess, Sharye and Stephanie will be on hand to deliver your sack lunches and juice boxes. We will all lead class in songs that take you back to your school days, as seen above! Mark your calendars and don’t be tardy to the party. The Back to School theme will continue throughout the month with other opportunities for learning something new whether it be a TED talk, podcast or documentary. Be on the look-out for those fliers and information. August will also feature a new display of ‘school days’ memorabilia in the lobby cases.

Thank you to Ann Kercheval for always keeping the front cases fresh and unique!

The Dog Days Are Back By Karen Weckman

The hot, sultry days in August are here! Known as the Dog Days of Summer, this occurs during the period that Sirius, the Dog Star, rises at the same time as the sun. It is a period marked by lethargy, inactivity and thirst - Great thirst! We are committed at Mayfair Village to keeping you happy and hydrated during these hottest days of summer. So, on Sunday, August 25th at 4:30pm we will be hosting a Dog Days of Summer Celebration where you will be served Hot Dogs, and Cold Beer along with a side of pota-to salad and something sweet. You will also be treated to a Bluegrass Music Concert by member’s of our driver, Jerry Black’s, church Immanuel Baptist. Feel free to invite a guest to this very cool event! For more information ask Jess, Sharye or Stephanie.

Back to School By Jessica Piersol

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www.mayfairseniors.com

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 inde-pendent apartment homes, as well as personal care apartments for anyone re-quiring more assistance. Transportation, restaurant-style dining, and a lively ac-tivities 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 to see a description of our lovely community and a complete list of activities and special events.

Community News

Religious Services at Mayfair On Tuesday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m. Father Mark Ouma from the Cathedral of Christ the King will be at Mayfair Village to say Mass. Following this celebration we will enjoy food and fellowship. Reverend Hendree Harrison from The Church of the Good Shepherd, will be here to celebrate Communion in the library at Mayfair Village on Wednesday, July August 14th and 28th at 3:30 p.m. Join us following the service for coffee and conversation. Every Sunday at 3:30 p.m. a representa-tive from Trinity Hill United Methodist Church has a Vespers Service at Mayfair Village. These services are open to anyone from the community. Call 266-2129.

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Happy Birthday!

Please join us on Wednesday, August 21st at 2 p.m. in the Heritage Room for our monthly birthday celebration.

Residents

Eloise Greer Ida Waldman Larry Forgy

June Rutherford Owen Lewis Tibby Adams

Employees

Teresa Hackworth Marsha Cable

Residents

Charlotte Lander Zita Jones

Addie Justice Betty Scott

Anne Combs

Hawaiian Luau By Marsha Cable

Are you ready for the beach? Because we are definitely

ready for you! Slip into some flip flops and a colorful muumuu and join us for Mayfair’s annual Hawaiian Luau. On Friday, August 23rd at 2 p.m., the Heritage Room will be transformed into a festive tropical paradise with a tiki bar, bright umbrellas and lush palm trees.

There will be delicious Hawaiian treats on the menu accompanied by

some trendy umbrella cocktails. Our photo booth will be stocked with some fabulous props including a few grass skirts for those

who dare to wear one. As always, silly games will abound if you would like to join in. Last, but certainly not least, I will crank up the music and teach you how to shake your hips to Don Ho’s Tiny Bubbles. So….dust off your brightly-colored beachwear, get on

your hula groove and join us for some fun in the sun!

Upcoming Special Events: 8/04/19 5 p.m. Pizza Supper 8/05/19 12 p.m. Lunch and Learn 8/07/19 2 p.m. Milkshake Social 8/08/19 11 a.m. Lunch/Walking Adventure 8/11/19 4:15 p.m. Piano Recital 8/14/19 1:30 p.m. Name That Tune 8/14/19 2:15 p.m. Back to School Social 8/14/19 3:30 p.m. GSEC Communion 8/15/19 10:00 a.m. Library Outing 8/19/19 1:30p.m. Reader’s Theater 8/20/19 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass 8/21/19 2 p.m. Birthday Social 8/21/19 3:30 p.m. Loren Tice Sing Along 8/23/19 2 p.m. Hawaiian Luau 8/25/19 4:30 p.m. Dog Days of Summer 8/27/19 6:30 p.m. TED Talk 8/28/19 3:30 p.m. GSEC Communion 8/28/19 1 p.m. Journal with Jan 8/28/19 2:30 p.m. The Price is Right 8/29/19 6:30 p.m. Book Group Discussion

Regular Weekday Activities:

Monday: Exercise, Lunch and Learn, Walking Club, iPad Class, Spanish Class Tuesday: Yoga, Errands, Bible Study, Bingo, Happy Hour Wednesday: Exercise, Current Events, Social , Spanish Class Thursday: Grocery Shopping, Blackjack, Yoga, Bingo Friday: Exercise, Free Rice, Scrabble, Spanish Class, Happy Hour, Movie Saturday: Grocery Shopping, Games, Mysteries at the Museum Sunday: Vespers, Movie

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

Mayfair Village Retirement Center 3310 Tates Creek Road Lexington, KY 40502