The monthly newsletter of Adante.

June 2013ADANTE STAFF

General ManagerJanice Campbell

Executive DirectorDodie Martinez, LVN

Resident Services DirectorJohanna Rodriguez, LVN

Business Office DirectorDharmistha Patel

Driver/ Activity AssistantDiana Ibarra

Culinary DirectorChef Bryan Gillenwater

Associate Culinary DirectorGeorge Urrabazo

Maintenance DirectorTom Deluna

Sales & Marketing DirectorsDawn Alexander & Jeff Gilliam

Concierge StaffShawn Sosa (Lead)Christina Benavides

Eva DefrancescoCynthia HildebrandAndrea QuilantanDebbie Quilantan

More Fun in the SunThe summer solstice is the day of the year with the

longest period of daylight. In North America, it isconsidered the first day of summer. In 2013, thesolstice occurs on June 21. Enjoy your summer!

Train Your Body and Your BrainIn addition to toning your muscles, lifting weights

can tone your mind, as well. Studies show that regularweight training sessions helped participants improvetheir concentration and cognitive function. Try somelow-intensity curls with a three- or five-pound weightthree times a week to give your brain and body a boost.

Schedule a CheckupAn occasional scheduled visit to the doctor could

prevent multiple visits in the future. Your physician canoffer tips on staying healthy, monitor blood pressureand other health factors, and provide immunizationsthat can prevent disease.

WELCOMINGNEW RESIDENTS

Some time ago AL ActivitiesDirector Stephen Martinez cameto ask if I would like to welcomenew residents to ourcommunity. Of course, I jumpedat the chance to get to know myneighbors!

I anxiously awaited my firstassigned new resident. Sheseemed to be very pleased that Iwas trying to help her getacquainted with the diningroom, the mail boxes, etc., tohelp her get around. I really wasenjoying the job.

Then I noticed that she hadmet one of our gentlemenresidents and began to sharemeals with him. She told methat they went on walkstogether—the beginning to awonderful relationship. My firstguess was that they had knowneach other previously, but theywere quick to point out that thiswas their first meeting—like“love at first sight!”

I watched them at HappyHour—yes, they were happy!And to watch them dancetogether was a beautiful sight—two tall, slim dancers movinggracefully over the floor!

So here I sit—waiting for anew resident to welcome! Theloving and surprise ending tomy first resident welcomeseemed to be almost likea dream.

—Agnes TAssisted Living

Resident

Happy Father’s Day 2013Every year on the third

Sunday in June, we celebrate themost important men in ourlives. We want to take this timeto wish all those Fathers, Uncles,Brothers, and Friends a veryHappy Father’s Day.

Please enjoy this day withfamily and friends; but mostimportantly, never forget howappreciated you are for allyou do.

Theatre OutingsThis Month

Majestic TheatreFriday, June 7, at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $48-$79

Majestic TheatreSunday, June 23, at 2 p.m.

Tickets: Start at $25

Woodlawn TheatreSunday, June 16, at 3 p.m.Tickets: Start at $15-$23

Tips for Heartburn ReliefMost of us are familiar with

heartburn—the painful, burningsensation in the chest caused bystomach acid backing up intothe esophagus. Fortunately,there are things you can do tohelp curb your symptoms.

First, find out what is causingyour heartburn. Although excessweight, smoking and stress canbe triggers, specific foods areoften the culprit. Keep track ofwhich foods give you heartburnso you can avoid them. Somecommon causes of heartburn arefried or fatty foods; caffeinatedsubstances such as chocolate,coffee and soda; and acidicfoods, including tomatoes andcitrus fruits.

A series of lifestyle changescan also reduce heartburn. Tryeating several small meals a dayinstead of three large ones. Waitat least three hours after a mealbefore going to bed, and sleepwith your head propped up.Avoid tight clothing that putspressure on your abdomen.

To relieve heartburnafter it’s started, try thesenatural remedies:

Ginger. Nibble on a raw pieceof ginger, use it in a recipe, ordrink ginger tea.

Gum. Chew a sugar-free pieceof gum to stimulate salivaproduction, which helps washaway acid.

If you experience frequentheartburn, consult your healthcare provider.

Happy

BirthdayJUNE BIRTHDAYS!!!

Rodger C. June 10D.W. C. June 14Fred D. June 18Jimmy L. June 27Mary McM. June 28

ADANTE recognizes a fewbirthdays may have been missed.We apologize for the oversight;however, we encourage you to

attend the monthly Birthday HappyHour to celebrate all June

birthdays!

Attention, IndependentLiving Residents

In case you missed thediscussion at Town Hall, yourapartment key will lose itspunch about a year after issue.It’s okay to write, in smallnumbers near the hole, themonth in which yours willexpire. In that month (notbefore), present all your keys tothe concierge and ask forreplacements.

Summer Souvenir WreathShow off items found on the

beach or a nature walk with thissummery wreath.

Materials:• Glue• Wreath form• Twine• Stones, shells or other

found objects• Flat glass marbles,

any colorDirections:Apply a dot of glue to the

back of the wreath form. Pressthe end of the twine to the glueand hold until dry. Wrap thetwine around the wreath so theentire surface is covered. Cut offexcess twine and glue the endpiece to the back of the wreath.

Arrange the stones, shells andmarbles on the front of thewreath. When you are happywith your design, apply a dot ofglue to the back of one item,then attach to the wreath. Holduntil dry. Repeat until eachobject is secured to the wreath.

Hang your wreath and enjoyhappy summer memories allyear long!

ADANTE PhotoChallenge!!!

Okay, ADANTE, it is time todust off those cameras and goon a hunt for your best catch ofsummer fun! Whether it is youand a few of your friendsenjoying a nice dip in theADANTE pool or enjoying anight out at the theatre, wechallenge you to capture yourtake on SUMMER FUN!

Once you feel you haveselected your best image tosubmit to our challenge, drop itoff with your concierge, labeledwith your Name and a captionin reference to your photo. Thenbe on the lookout for the bestphoto submissions in the Julyissue of our newsletter. Are youready...? On your Marks... GetSet... SHOOT!

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article of your own to ournewsletter, email it to

smartinez@adantelife.com on orbefore the 15th of the month.

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