720 W Camino Real Ave. • Arcadia, CA 91007 • (626) 574-8571

ARCADIAGARDENSRetirement Hotel

December 2017Arcadia Gardens StaffJulie Chirikian Chief Executive OfficerDavid Chirikian Chief Operations OfficerPat Redner Executive DirectorValentina Ashjian Business DirectorNune Hasratyan Wellness DirectorMaria Warren MC Activity DirectorAnna Guglielmi Community Care DirectorNathan Rojas Culinary Service DirectorSheila Kinney Activity Director/EditorMaria Khanzadian Marketing DirectorRick Stubbs Activity Director/Arts/Music

WELCOME HOME!

Contact NumbersMain Office (626) 574-8571Fax Number (626) 574-2094Memory Lane Care (626) 574-1500Mobile Number (626) 698-8645Beauty Shop (626) 574-0469

www.arcadiagardensretirement.com

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to One & All from the entirestaff at Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel

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Happy

BirthdayRESIDENT BIRTHDAYS12/3 Jack Rizuto12/6 Adina Mesa12/11 Lottie Bugl12/13 Elizabeth Packard12/13 Louis Robles12/14 Mercedes Tuong12/16 Mary French12/22 Donald Murrow12/23 Joseph Cain12/27 Irene Vitelli12/27 William Scoleri12/30 Betty Sipert

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS12/11 Rinna Rossi12/11 Tina Tai12/18 Maricela Manzano12/19 Maria Victoria J Garcia12/20 Christine Rullamas12/25 Olivia Vasquez12/29 Lizette Medina12/30 Agrapina Delgado12/31 Monserrat Alquicira

From the Desk of theExecutive Director

The Origin of ChristmasObserved on Dec. 25, Christmas

celebrates the birth of JesusChrist, the central figure inChristianity. According to

Christian tradition, the infantJesus was born to the Virgin

Mary, placed in a manger, andvisited by shepherds and wisemen. Nativity scenes depictingthese figures in a stable setting

are popular holiday decorations.Other common Christmas

symbols, such as evergreen treesand Yule logs, originate from

ancient celebrations of thewinter solstice. Those whocelebrate Christmas often

exchange gifts with loved ones,and children look forward to

receiving gifts from Santa Claus.

Whether you celebrateHanukkah, which begins atsundown on Dec. 12th, or

Christmas, we want to wish youand your families all the best

throughout this special holidayseason. Watch for upcominginformation on all the events

scheduled for this month.

With God’s blessings,Pat Redner- Executive Director

ARCADIA GARDENSTRANSPORTATIONGot somewhere to go?

Come and sign up with ourhelpful Concierge for your

transportation needs.Our 2 friendly drivers,ROBERT LIKADINATA

&WILLIAM LAZO

are here to make sure you getwhere and when you need to be.

In order to keep ourtransportation schedule on time,please make sure you book your

day and time 24 hours inadvance.

Thank You!Drivers Available

MONDAY -FRIDAY7:00 am - 4:00 pm

SUNDAY8:00 am - 1:00 pm

CONCIERGECome talk to our helpful

concierge team that is readyto help you 24 hours a day.

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PCC Kids Visit!

Absolutely ADORABLE!

Volunteer CornerSulekha is teaching “How to UseYour Phone” - Saturdays 1 p.m.O/R. Sign up: front desk. Two at

a time for 1/2 hr sessions.

Thank You, Melissa &Jeffrey Van!

Celebrate volunteering over ayear of Classical Piano Concerts,Jazz Jams and Sunday Games.

Polite, responsible, playful & BRILLIANT!

RUSS SIMSARIANResident Council President

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGis a forum to

voice your opinions, questions,comments.

Next MeetingThursday - December 14th

3:15 pm, Oval Room

NEW RESIDENTSPlease help us in welcoming our

new neighbors.We are very happy you chose

Arcadia Gardens as yourresidence and look forward to

seeing you every day.

Welc meNew Residents

Mary CarterDuane Champlain

Yuk Ying WongBuck WongMay Wong

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Rix Rebus Rumpus

A beach cat who comes down yourchimney? (Game meets Fridays 3:30 O/R)

Santa has 3 gardens ‘cause he likes to?

1. Xmas shopping is? 2. Kiss under the?3. Xmas Greeting?

NATHAN ROJAS,CULINARY SERVICE DIRECTOR

ARCADIA GARDENSFINE DINING

Breakfast8:00 am - 9:00 am

Lunch12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Dinner5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

December Schedule• Dec. 1 - Christmas Lights• Dec. 6 - Open House• Dec. 14 - Trip/Christmas

Lights Memory Lane• Dec. 18 - Trip/Christmas

Lights• Dec. 20 - Trip/Christmas

Lights• Dec. 21 - Resident

Christmas/B-day Party• Dec. 25 - Christmas Day• Dec. 31 - New Year’s Party

Neighborhood

The month of November inMemory Lane was a wonderfultime to acknowledge our lovedones. Our Staff participated in

the nation’s largest event to raiseawareness and funds to fight

Alzheimer’s disease. Together,we can advance research to treat

and prevent Alzheimer’s.Please remember to look at

Memory Lanes Calendar for anyupcoming events like Our

Christmas Party and ChristmasLight Tour in Hastings Ranch.

For any questions, please seeMaria W., Activity Director.

Maria W.- Memory Lane,Alice-Accounting, Pat -Exec. Director &Sheila K.- Activities Dir. at The Walk to

End Alzheimer’s.

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Religious ServicesWe also offer spiritual support

weekly in the OVAL ROOMFriday

9:00 amCatholic Communion

2nd Friday of the Month9:00 am

Catholic MassSaturday10:00 am

Rosary w/ GladysSunday8:15 am

Transportation to local Churches9:15 am

Church Fellowship11:00 am

Bible Study w/ Pat___________________________

Please checkcalendar for listing of

EXERCISE CLASSES_______________________

Wishing You & Yours aVERY MERRYCHRISTMAS

With Love From All of Usat Arcadia GardensRetirement Hotel

BINGO SCHEDULE

BINGO SCHEDULE

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.1:45 p.m.

Game RoomSundays - 2:00 p.m.

(No Bingo on Saturdays)

Next BINGO Prize PartyFri., Dec. 22nd

Arcadia Gardens LibrarySince we have many new

residents, it is time to repeat ourlibrary information. On the “G”(ground level), on either side ofthe south elevator there are twolibrary rooms. The two variouslibraries contain different typesof books. A flyer will arriveshortly in your mailboxes to giveyou more information. BookLovers Circle (a volunteer readsaloud) meets the 1st, 2nd & 3rdMondays in the East Library.

Music ProgramsOur music program is sure to

make you move and bring backall those great memories

from life.Come by and listen to this

program in the OVAL ROOM.Monday3:15 pm

Gil Gunderson on PianoTuesday2:00 pm

Musical MemoryWednesday10:30 am

Guitar ’n Tunes w/Erik3:30 pm

Accordion w/HelenFriday

6:15 pmTwilight Guitar w/Rick

Saturday10:30 am

Sing-Along w/RickSunday

12:45 pmPiano Time to be announced

Christmas Music/VisitorsChristmas is a time for

festivities, music, & merriment.We hope you will come out &enjoy some of the groups we

have lined up for you. (Watchfor more listings)

ASSISTEENSMon., Dec. 4th

6 p.m. Oval RoomCHRISTBRIDGE ACADEMYTues., Dec. 12th - 12 Noon,

Dining Room

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Honoring Our Veterans

The March Field Army Honor Guard

Our Vets

Rick & members of the Honor Guard.

Louis gives a salute!

Veterans Day

Kurt, Harry & Russ at the Vets’ Table.

Barbara gives us a salute!

Outing- PasadenaMuseum of California Art

Bob admires the artwork.

Helen at European Bakery

Christmas Open House

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th

4:30pmResidents Eat Dinner

5:20pmChristmas Carolers

6:15 -7:15pmSanta & Mrs. Claus

6:00-7:30pmPerformer, Jordan

Preston/Dining Room6:00-7:30pm

Violinist, Armen Mangasaryan

Friend Us on Facebook

Did you know our communityhas its own Facebook profile?

It’s true! And we want you to beour friend. At our Facebook

profile, you will find updatedinformation about the

community via blogs andbulletins. It’s another great wayto get to know your neighbors!

To become our friend onFacebook, simply search for us

on www.Facebook.com.

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Halloween Party 2017

Winner of the Best Costume goes toElizabeth P. as “The Ghost of Julia Child”

and Fred.

Pauline & Grace

Yoko & Ryo

Jeannie, Ida & her daughter

Margaret, Sheila, Wendy, Deb, & Beverly

Julie & Rodrigo (Right), who won BestEmployee Costume- “Maleficent”

Ruth with her sons and Martha

The Babe in the Manger

Galatians 4:4 - But when theright time came, God sent his

Son who was born of a womanand lived under the law. (NCV)

Everything happened infulfillment of Scripture. Jesus

was born in Bethlehem, a townwhose name in Hebrew means

“house of bread.” His crib was amanger, or feeding trough. But

the people of Israel did notunderstand that He was the

Bread of Life. He was wrappedin strips of cloth so they did notrecognize him as the new Kingand God Incarnate. He entered

this world in an utterlydependent state, demonstratingan act of humility; a trait whichcharacterized His entire earthly

life.

Reflection on the Babe in theManger - How has His birthtouched our lives? Have we

taken time to let God’s love fillus with the real joy of

Christmas? If so, then we will beable to experience the same

transformation that affected theshepherds, wise men, and all theothers who came to the manger.

Parise ArakelianOctober 24, 2017

Honoring our Veterans - (L to R) Kurt, Russ, Mitchell, Pat behind flag, Ronald & Dietary Staff.