2741 N Salisbury St. • West Lafayette, IN 47906 • (765) 463-7546

May 2014Westminster Village DirectorsExecutive Director Vicki GregoryNursing Director Melissa ClendenningHealth Facility Ben BlankenshipAdministratorMarketing Director Dawn WalkerController Pat MillerHuman Resources Director Todd PayneAdministrative Services Stacey JohnsonDirectorHealth & Wellness Jordan MorrowDirectorDining Services Director Rickey KerrPlant Operations Director Mick Dalton

Important Phone NumbersConcierge Desk 463-7546After-Hours Emergency 337-4966Village Mart 464-5153Village Salon 464-8896

Concierge Desk HoursEvery Day 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Main Dining Room HoursLunch: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Dinner: 4 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Village Pub HoursSunday–Saturday ..........11 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Pavilion Cafe HoursBreakfast: 7 a.m.–11 a.m.

Open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Questions About This Issue?Contact Kathy Hyman

Life Enrichment Independent Livingat (765) 463-7546, khyman@wvwl.org

I began my journey in 1996 to become a nurse; andfound my passion in geriatrics and long-term care. Iwas an LPN for 11 years before I went back to schoolfor my associate degree in nursing. I took the gutwrenching state board test in February 2010 and willnever forget the day I learned that I had passed. I wasfinally an RN! As a single mom at the time, mydaughters sacrificed “mommy time” but also saw myhard work and determination pay off in the end. Notsatisfied, I went back to school and received mybachelor’s degree in nursing in July 2013. I spent 15years of my nursing career in long-term care and thentried working in a local hospital for a year, but I knewsomething was missing. I am thrilled to be backworking in long-term care as Director of Nursing atWestminster Village. This is a truly wonderfulcommunity and I feel blessed to work with such a greatgroup of individuals. —Melissa Clendenning

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Wellness CenterHours

Monday–Friday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Wellness NurseKathy CoffmanPhone Number(765) 464-5108

Wellness DirectorJordan Morrow

History ofMemorial DayMemorial Day,

originally calledDecoration Day, is aday of remembrancefor those who diedwhile serving ournation. It wasofficially proclaimedon May 5, 1868, by ageneral. It was firstobserved on May 30,1868, when flowerswere placed on thegraves of Union andConfederate soldiersat Arlington NationalCemetery. This year,the holiday will becelebrated onMonday, May 26.

Technology for theSenior Population

Technology can be used to gain accessto the Internet’s wealth of informationand also to stay connected to others.Younger generations are no longer theonly ones using online resources toenhance their connectivity to the world.Residents of senior living communitiesalso benefit from technology; and expertsreport that digital tools are gainingpopularity among older adults.

Advances in this technology make iteasier for seniors to continue to learn asthey age. Older adults can use theInternet to remain up-to-date onbreaking news and stay engaged incurrent events of interest to them. Withrobust search engines like Google andmultiple platform options, such as acomputer, tablet or smartphone, seniorscan choose how they access information.

The ability to connect and stayin touch with family and friendsacross the globe has also helpedsurge technology to the forefrontof senior interests. Seeking out oldfriends, connecting with newacquaintances and findingsupport through social networksare gaining in popularity with thesenior audience.

Westminster Village is doing itspart to lead the way in technologybased enrichment activities byoffering a new class for residents.Through a partnership with aPennsylvania-based technologycompany, residents will now haveaccess to “how-to” classes focusedon the use of an iPad, a populartablet manufactured by Apple. Theclasses have been designedspecifically for continuing careretirement communities.

During the series, residents willlearn the basics of operating thisnewer generation of technologyand dive into the intricacies andbenefits of the iPad itself. At theend of the five-week course, classparticipants will understand howto email directly from the device,search the Internet, add contacts,edit documents, and much more.After the conclusion of the series,Westminster Village will continueto share additional content on amonthly basis to keep residentscurrent on applications thatwould be useful in daily life.

The class is currently beingtested with a pilot group. Soon, itwill be available to all residents.Watch for more information incoming months.

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Talking Therapy Dogs

First Annual Resident Health FairThe first annual Resident Health Fair was held in

Whitsel Hall on Friday, April 11. Residents were able tolearn from several vendors who were on site toshare information.

Vendors included Dr. Caccavo, Pattie Hall from AreaIV, Adopt-a-Grandparent, West Lafayette Musicale,Jenks Rest, Purdue University Golf Courses andAthletics, AARP, Custom Plus Pharmacy, and others.

During the fair, residents could have theircholesterol checked, take part in a heart healthscreening and decorate their walkers and carts.

The event was a huge success; the room was fullfrom the time the doors opened!

Keeping FitThere is no better time to try one ofthe Village fitness programs. WatchChannel 91 and listen to morning

announcements for locations.Rooms are subject to change.

Fitness Center in the Lower LevelOpen 24 Hours a Day

~~~Stretchercise

Mondays & Fridays10 a.m.

Golden ZumbaMondays, 3:30 p.m.Ballroom DancingMondays, 6 p.m.

Miracles Fitness ClassTuesdays, 10 a.m.

(at 11 a.m. on 4th Tuesday ofthe month)

Next Level Tai ChiTuesdays, 2:30 p.m.

YogaWednesdays, 2:30 p.m.

(No yoga on 5/14)Tai Chi ExercisesThursdays, 1 p.m.

Spiritual“Joy in the Morning”

Bible StudyTuesdays, 11 a.m.-Courtyard Chapel

Residents’ Prayer & ShareThursdays, 10 a.m.-Courtyard Chapel

Bible StudyThursdays, 2:30 p.m.-CardinalScripture Sharing for Women

Fridays, 11 a.m., A4 LoungeCatholic Services

Mass, Saturdays, 4 p.m.-FireflyCommunion, Wed., 5/7, 10 a.m.-CYC

Rosary, Mon., 5/26, 11 a.m.-CYCEpiscopal Communion

Tuesday, 5/20, 1:30 p.m.-CYCInterfaith Dialogue

Wednesday, 5/28, 2:30 p.m.-CardinalVespers - Sundays, 4 p.m.-Firefly

May 4: Rev. Will PeugeotOur Savior Lutheran Church

May 11: Rev. Sue Lasack (Retired)Disciples of Christ

May 18: Rev. Susan BrustConnection Point Church

May 25: Rev. David DoaneHoly Trinity Lutheran Church

Wellness CenterServices Available

Call Kathy Coffmanfor an appointment.

~~~AudiologistDr. CaccavoThurs., 5/1

9 a.m.–noon~~~

Family PracticeDr. Dodt

Wed., 5/7-1:30 p.m.~~~

PodiatristDr. Baumgartner

Thurs., 5/15-8:30 a.m.~~~

Well-InformedMelissa Schussman

and CourtneyHamilton,

Active Living andWalking Groups

Wed., 5/28-7 p.m.~~~

Massage TherapyMonday–Friday 8-5

*By appointment only*(765) 412-2161

May 2014

Happy

Birthday1 Wayne Townsend1 Vaughan Weston2 Betty Miller-Gaafar2 Henry Wadsworth3 Ted Reser3 Helen Townsend6 Mary Moore7 Bob Jones7 Mary Nichols7 Francis Yarnall8 Charles Lange8 Jean Remo8 Bonita Andrews9 Lola Huggins10 Jean Cooper11 Paul Gronendyke13 Catherine Jewett16 Art Smiley17 Helen Catavolos18 Loraine Edwards19 Dorothy Wilcox20 William Heath21 Marge Carr21 Robert Hurst22 Margaret Smith22 Margaret Hicks24 Helen Crane24 Mary Lou Mead25 Joan Maxwell26 Clara MacDonald29 Faye Groves30 Marjorie Martin30 Ruth Anderson

Welc meNew Residents

Bob & Mary Lempke

Sunday Monday Tuesday

C4 C-4 ConferenceC Cardinal RoomCYC Courtyard ChapelFF Firefly RoomLL Lower LevelMH Mendelsohn HallTT Tulip Tree RoomVS Village SquareWC Wellness CenterWH Whitsel Hall

Check for changes orcancellations posted onChannel 91, the kiosk, eventflyers, weekly highlightsand/or on the dailyannouncements.

Name Tag Week 4

4:00 Vespers-FFRev. Will Peugeot, Our SaviorLutheran Church7:00 Sunday Night Movie ‘FairGame’ Tune in to Channel 91

Name Tag Week 5

10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie 'W.'-FF1:00 Bazaar Committee-C3:30 Golden Zumba-VSWMV Travels: MEXICO4:00 Theme Dinner-DR6:00 Cinco de Mayo Band-WH6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS

Name Tag Week 6

10:00 Miracles FitnessClass-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:30 Country Line Dancing-VS2:00 Writing InterestGroup-C42:30 Next Level Tai Chi-C7:00 Movie ‘Fair Game’ TuneInto Channel 91

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4:00 Vespers-FFRev. Sue Lasack (Ret.),Disciples of Christ7:00 Sunday Night Movie ‘ThePursuit of Happyness’ Tune into Channel 91

Floor Meetings 12

9:00 Landscape Committee-C10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT10:30 Vespers Committee-C12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie ‘First DoNo Harm’-FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS

Floor Meetings 13

9:00 Cottage ‘A’ Meeting-C10:00 Miracles Fitness-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC1:00 Resident Open Art-C41:00 Shining Up With Mick &Sam-VS2:30 Next Level Tai Chi-FF7:00 Movie ‘The Pursuit ofHappyness’ Tune Into CH 91

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4:00 Vespers-FFRev. Susan Brust, ConnectionPoint Church7:00 Sunday Night Movie ‘OneTrue Thing’ Tune in to Channel91

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10:00 Stretchercise-FF12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie ‘BeverlyHills Chihuahua 3'-FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS7:00 Lissa McKinnis FlutePerformance

209:30 Resident Council-C10:00 Miracles Fitness-TT11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’-CYC11:15 Depart to Harrison Hills& Wolf Candy1:30 Country Line Dancing-VS1:30 Episc. Communion-CYC2:00 Writing Interest Group-C42:00 Columbian Park Zoo-TT2:30 Next Level Tai Chi-C7:00 Movie ‘One True Thing’CH91

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4:00 Vespers-FFRev. David Doane, HolyTrinity Lutheran Church7:00 Sunday Night Movie ‘ThePerfect Game’ Tune in toChannel 91

269:30 Hosting Committee-C10:00 Stretchercise-FF/TT11:00 Catholic Rosary-CYC12:00 Popcorn-VS1:00 Monday Movie 'DivineSecrets of the YaYaSisterhood'-FF3:30 Golden Zumba-VS6:00 Ballroom Dance Class-VS7:00 Depart Lafayette CitizensBand

2710:00 All Resident Mtg-WH11:00 Miracles Fitness-FF11:00 ‘Joy in the Morning’ BibleStudy-CYC2:00 PU Convo SneakPeak-TT/FF2:30 Next Level Tai Chi-C7:00 LeeAnn Atwell, MusicalPerformance-WH7:00 Movie ‘The PerfectGame’ Tune Into Channel 91

Westminster Village Event Calendar

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

9:00 Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpack Program-VS9:00 Dr. Caccavo-WC10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC10:45 Depart Lunch Bunch toLittle Mexico II1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C2:30 Current Events-A3

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9:00-Noon Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Sing-Along-VS10:00 Stretchercise-TT11:00 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Westminster Singers-VS2-4:00 Trudy’s RetirementReception-WH6:30 Euchre-VS

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11:00 Caryl Matthews StudentRecital-MH1:00 Bingo-VS4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

Name Tag Week 79-11 WL Public Library-VS10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF10:00 CatholicCommunion-CYC1:00 Poker Games-VS1:30 Dr. Dodt-WC1:30 Realities of Life ‘Grief &Bereavement’-C2:30 Yoga-FF3:00 Meet the Conductor, Laf.Symphony Orchestra-C

Name Tag Week 8

9:00 Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpack Program-VS10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C

Name Tag Week 9

9:00-Noon Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Sing-Along-VS10:00 Stretchercise-TT11:00 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Mother’s Day Tea,Speaker: Angie Klink “TheDean’s Bible”-WH1:30 Westminster Singers-VS6:30 Euchre-VS

Name Tag Week 10

10:30 Art Class With DottyAsher-VS1:00 Bingo-VS4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

148:00 Foundation Board ofDirectors’ Meeting-C8-4 Medicine Drop-Off-WC10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF10:00 Cottage ‘C’ Meeting-TT1:00 Depart Walmart1:00 Poker Games-VS2:00 Glee Club-WH2:30 Yoga (Cancelled)7:00 Cognitive TrainingGames-TT/FF

158:30 Dr. Baumgartner-WC9:00 Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpack Program-VS10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF1:00 Food Committee-C2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C5:00 Parkinson’s Support-FF7:00 Dubikovsky Recital-WH

169:00-Noon Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Sing-Along-VS10:00 Stretchercise-TT11:00 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Westminster Singers-VS1:30 Latino Art & Culture,Show and Share and VideoConference-TT/FF6:30 Euchre & BoardGames-VS

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1:30 Depart Purdue BaseballOuting1:00 Bingo-VS4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

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9:00 WL Library-VS10:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF1:00 Poker Games-VS2:30 Yoga-C

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9:00 Grocery Shopping9:00 Backpack Program-VS9:30 History Committee-C10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C

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9:00-Noon Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Sing-Along-VS10:00 Stretchercise-TT11:00 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Westminster Singers-VS6:30 Euchre-VS

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9:30 Men’s & Women’s ClubSpeaker: Don Schneck“Cheerio and BestWishes”-TT/FF10:30 Art Class With DottyAsher-VS1:00 Bingo-VS4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

2810:00 Brain Boot Camp-FF10:30 HospitalityCommittee-C1:00 Poker Games-VS1:00 Depart Tippecanoe Mall2:30 Yoga-FF2:30 Interfaith Dialogue-C7:00 Well-InformedSpeakers: MelissaSchussman & CourtneyHamilton, Active Living &Walking Groups-TT/FF

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9:00 Grocery Shopping10:00 Resident Prayer-CYC1:00 Tai Chi-FF2:00 Open Bridge-VS2:30 Bible Study-C2:30 Current Events-A37:00 Depart Lafayette CitizensBand

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9:00-Noon Flea Market-LL9:00 Coffee & Sing-Along-VS10:00 Stretchercise-TT11:00 Scripture for Women-A41:30 Westminster Singers-VS3:00 Book Club-A36:30 Euchre-VS

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1:00 Bingo-VS2-4:00 Antique Car Show4:00 Catholic Mass-FF

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Thank You

• Dr. Gibbs• Dr. Caccavo• Dr. Dodt• Dr. Baumgartner• Columbian Zoo• WL Library• St. E. Nursing

Students• Indy 500

Princesses• Gus Nyberg• Nick Palmer• Mr. & Mrs. Van

Gelder• Beth Will• John Wellman• Nick Schenkel• Billy Hooper• Sam Postelwaite• Leann Atwell• Lissa McKinnis• Tippi Chorus• Pat Harrington• Jennifer Williams• West Lafayette

Musicale• Jackie Clark• Prompt

AmbulanceService

• Patti Hall Area IV• Ivy Tech Message

Therapy• Mental Health

America• Tippe Co. Health

Dept.• Fleet Feet• Custom

Pharmacy• Jenks Rest• Morton Center

Westminster UniversityWestminster University (WVU)

kicked off on April 9 and waswell-received with more than 100residents in attendance. Each WVUbegins with a formal presentationabout information relevant to ILresidents followed by a Q&A session.The April program addressed Medicarerequirements for admission to theHealth Center. Ben Blankenship,Health Facility Administrator, andChris Palmarie, Physical Therapist,presented. Some of the questions thatwere answered during the eveningincluded:

• How long do I need to be in thehospital before Medicare willcover my time in the HealthCenter (HC) for rehab? 3 nights

• How long can I be in the HCunder Medicare? 100 days

• How long after my 100 days ofMedicare can I start over withMedicare? 60 days

• Can I use my own meds in theHC? No, they need to be inbubble pack.

• How long can I stay fortherapy? Until it is determinedprogress is not being made.

• What is the difference betweenOT and PT? OT works theupper body and affects dailyliving skills. PT is morefocused on ambulating. Theyeach have different goals, butthere is a lot of crossover.

• How many staff work in theTherapy Dept.? 2 Full-Time PT,1 Assistant, 1 OT, 2 OTAssistants and 1 SpeechTherapist.

• How many staff work for Ben?92 total: 15 RN, 15 LPN, 45CNA and 10 QMA.

Westminster University will beheld every other month. See nextmonth’s calendar for date and timeso you don’t miss out on this greateducational opportunity.

Cruising to MexicoAfter celebrating a wonderful month in Holland, our

worldwide cruise takes us to Mexico for the month ofMay. Celebrations begin with a theme dinner on Cincode Mayo, May 5.

The Latino Art & Culture Show and Share on May 16will be followed by a live feed from the Smithsonian.The Show and Share is a great opportunity for residentsto share their travels and teach residents about thecountry’s culture. Some residents who have shared inthis manner have uncovered some forgotten, yetcherished memories. One resident who presentedrealized that a framed map he shared was actually oneof his most prized possessions.

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VolunteerCorner

Celebrating Our VolunteersOn April 24, Westminster’s

volunteers were honored at the annualVolunteer Appreciation Banquet.Attendees dined while listening to thelovely music provided by pianist MaryHeler and violinist Amy McKinnis.After dinner, the volunteers weredelighted by the storytelling of DoyneCarson.

The highlight of the evening was theaward presentation recognizing severalof our amazing volunteers. This year’srecipients included:

Hospitality Award: Eleanor McKay,Spirit of Westminster Award: MarthaSchrader, Rookie Award(s): Roy andCaroline Barnhart and Laszlo Kovacs,Beautification Award: ElizabethShiffman, Person of Action Award(s):Evah Belle Newton and Mary JaneFleener, Resident Council Award:Robert Schlatter, The President’sVolunteer Service Award (for loggingover 500 hours of service for theyear): Phyllis Geiger, Outstanding ILVolunteer Award: Joyce and JohnMoser, Outstanding AL VolunteerAward: Betsy Kersey, Outstanding HCVolunteer Award: Don and RoseAlban, Lifetime Service Award: DickJaeger, Jim Ransom Award: RobertWoerner.

Congratulations to all of this year’saward recipients. Westminster Villageappreciates each and every volunteer—you are all winners!

Attention, Dog OwnersFor sanitation reasons and in

consideration of others, residents,caregivers and family members areasked to clean up droppings left bytheir pets on Westminster Villageproperty. A designated area for eachbuilding is equipped with disposal bagsand trash containers for yourconvenience. Thank you, in advance,for your cooperation!

A Building: Right side of the carportB Building: Right side of the carportC Building: Left side of the carport

In April, several of the Indy 500 Princessesvisited Westminster Village. Faye Fields,shown above, is the grandmother of oneof the princesses. Her granddaughter,Kelley, and the other princesses ledresidents in a game of bingo. This year,nine of the 33 princesses are PurdueUniversity students.

Transportation

TransportationProvided to

the Following:Please sign up in the

Blue Book~~~

Purdue Convos,Lafayette

SymphonyOrchestra &

sporting events~~~

Lunch BunchLittle Mexico II

Thurs., 5/1Depart 10:45 a.m.

~~~Purdue Baseball

GameSat., 5/17

Depart 1:30 p.m.~~~

Harrison HillsCountry Club/Tourof Wolf’s Candies

AtticaTues., 5/20

Depart 11:15 a.m.~~~

Lafayette CitizensBand

Mon., 5/26, andThurs., 5/29

Depart 7 p.m.Marsh & PaylessEvery Thursday

9 a.m.Walmart

Wed., 5/14 - 1 p.m.Tippecanoe Mall

Wed., 5/28 - 1 p.m.

May 2014

Men and Women Compete in Assisted Living

Jeanne Ward creates a cutebunny during arts and crafts.

“A hug is like a boomerang—you get it back right away.”—Bil Keane, Family Circus

Last month we celebrated our many volunteers who dedicate theirtime to Westminster Village. A special thank you to Dick, Martha,Dottie, Pat, Amy and Elizabeth for their ongoing dedication to theAssisted Living residents.

In April, we held our first Men vs. Women competition. We planto continue this fun event throughout the year. A trophy will be ondisplay in the AL area representing the winning team.

Residents also enjoyed a lunch outing to Red Lobster and anafternoon drive to enjoy the spring flowers as well as ice cream at ourfavorite frozen custard stand on the south side of town. A specialthank you to Bill Lodde for hosting us!

May Is Blooming in the Health Center

Kathy Stirm enjoys arts and crafts.

The Health Center hopes you enjoyed April as much aswe did. We enjoyed April Fools’ Day jokes, April showersand an Easter celebration with decorated eggs. We hopethe April showers will bring us some beautiful flowers thismonth. The crocuses are already starting to bloom and thebirds are making their nests in the trees. Our ducks havereturned to the Terrace courtyard and we eagerly await thearrival of some ducklings. We look forward to enjoyingwarmer days this month, and spending time outside inour beautiful courtyards. We continue to stay busy witharts and crafts, morning exercise, music performances andsocials.

There are many holidays to celebrate this month:National Teachers Day on the 6th, Mother’s Day on the11th, Armed Forces Day on May 17th and Memorial Dayon May 26th. Enjoy the celebrations!