Winter Edition 2014

In This Issue: Celebrating Knollwood’s 52nd Birthday Then and Now: Matt Reilly Spotlight on Friendship Heights Welcome to Knollwood Chapel News Library Corner

…...and more

Bugle Call The Knollwood Newsletter

And a resident gets her “Wish of a Lifetime” KNOLLWOOD CELEBRATES 52ND BIRTHDAY

On January 17th, Knollwood celebrated its 52nd birthday in top-notch manner. ADF President MG Steve Rippe treated residents to an after-noon cocktail hour with live jazz band and a dinner of delectable appetizers prepared by our Sodexo chef and his team. Residents and staff gathered in the Dining Room to celebrate and sing happy birthday. Mrs. Betty Kadick, the Hall resident who has resided the longest time at Knollwood, had the honor of cutting the first piece of birthday cake. Following the birthday singing and cake cutting, Susie Danick, Joel Danick, and Joyce Nohowel

of TAD Relocation announced that Mrs. Mary Moe was to be the recipient of a “Wish of a Life-time.” The Wish of a Lifetime program (WOL) was established to help make dreams come true for senior citizens who have not been able to do so for themselves. Mrs. Moe has been enthralled with Amelia Earheart since she was a young woman, and it was her wish to learn to fly an airplane. TAD and WOL surprised Mrs. Moe with the gift of flying lessons, as well as a note from Amelia Earhart’s own niece and some other gifts. Happy Birthday to Knollwood and congratulations to Mrs. Mary Moe!

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The Bugle Call is a publication of Knollwood, a military retirement residence located at 6200 Oregon Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20015 and is published for residents of Knollwood. Employee Bugle Call Staff: Mrs. Barbara D’Agostino HSC/SCC Administrator and acting Executive Director, Editor Loraine Wilson, Alison Lynn & Abby Weiner Layout & Design Carol Campbell, Hall Activities Gerri Flowers, Terrace News Daphene Linnen, Terrace Activities Barbara D’Agostino, HSC/SCC News Juanell Glotzbach, HSC/SCC Activities Kathy Byus, Chapel News

Resident Bugle Call Staff Joanne Bondy Welcome to Knollwood Comedy Corner Jackie Canham, Library Notes Ruth Kulvi, Do You Know?

TABLE OF CONTENTS Knollwood’s Birthday…………..…..Front Cover LifeAlert News………………..…….10 Table of Contents/Birthdays…….......2 Resident Writing Corner……..……...11-12 Chapel News………………..…….....3 Do You Know?…………….………..12 Library Notes…………………..……4 Red Tag Updates………….…………13 Welcome to Knollwood………...…...5-6 A Letter of Commendation…….…….13 New Knollwood Employees……........7 Winter Fun at Knollwood……………14 Hi, I’m a Veteran……………….........8 Terrace/HSC News…………………..15 Spotlight On………………….....…..9 Featured Activities…………...………16-19 New Home Opportunity……...…..…10 Physician Schedule…………….……..Back Cover

January Birthdays

Lenora Jacobson January 4 John McLean January 6 Michael Capitman January 8 Ginny Flynn January 8 Norris Capers January 9 Jeanne Smith January 10 Faith Earll January 13 Shirley Dean January 15 Jacquelyn Dinwiddie January 15 Jacquelin Jones January 20 Harold Osborne January 20 John Rich January 22 Alice O’Leary January 24

February Birthdays

Arthur Moulton February 6 Henry Hamilton February 16 Joyce Simons February 21 Henry Millon February 22

Early March Birthdays

Carolyn Bond March 1 Frank Kane March 4 Mary Moe March 5

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CHAPEL SERVICES Catholic First Friday Rosary 10:00 AM Every Saturday Mass 4:00 PM Episcopal First Sunday: Holy Eucharist 10:30 AM: The Rev. Larry Donathan 10:30 AM (HSC): The Rev Francine Vinson

Protestant Other Sundays Divine Worship: 11:00 AM: The Rev. Eric Renne 11:00 AM: The Rev. Maude Hudson (HSC) Fourth Sunday: Holy Communion

CHAPEL NEWS By Kathy Byus, Staff Chapel Liaison

Knollwood Memorial Chapel and The Bible Study Group Present: “The Great Courses: The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament

Canon” Video Series featuring Dr. Bart D. Ehrman Beginning Tuesday, February 11 at 11:00 AM

In the Chapel, and weekly thereafter. Everyone is welcome. In The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon, Professor Ehrman offers a fast-moving yet thorough introduction to these and other key issues in the development of Christianity. “The focus in this course will be historical, rather than theological. The course does not either presuppose faith or deny faith. It’s based neither on faith nor skepticism….It’s simply taught from the perspective of history.” Course Lessons: 1. The New Testament-An Overview 7. The Other Gospels 2. Paul-Our Earliest Christian Author 8. Apocalypticism and the Apocalypse of John 3. The Pauline Epistles 9. The Copyists Who Gave Us Scripture 4. The Problems of Pseudonymity 10. Authority in the Early Church 5. The Beginnings of the Gospel Traditions 11. The Importance of Interpretation 6. The Earliest Gospels 12. When did the Canon Get Finalized?

Knollwood Memorial Chapel has been financially self-sustaining since 1962. It receives NO financial support from the Foundation. Your donations and gifts help the chapel continue operating and are greatly appreciated. Please watch for the chapel sponsored “love offering coming soon. The Chapel Committee is in need of a committee chairman, and a Protestant Service Coordinator. Please Prayerfully consider how you can help the chapel and the current cadre of dedicated volunteers. Thank you.

CHAPEL COMMITTEE _________________, Chairman Mrs. Michael Green, Secretary

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Elizabeth Compton, Catholic Coordinator _________________, Protestant Coordinator

COL John Newby, Episcopal Coordinator COL Joseph E. O’Leary, At-Large Member Mrs. Shirley McConnell, At-Large Member Mrs. Betty Jane Craig, At-Large Member

Mrs. Barbara Pinkerton, At-Large Member Mrs. Ellie Wheeler, At-Large Member

CAPT William Moody, At-Large Member

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LIBRARY NEWS

NEW BOOKS AT KNOLLWOOD:

LIBRARY NOTES By Jackie Canham, Resident

Fiction:

Cross My Heart by James Patterson Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Sum It Up by Pat Summit (LARGE PRINT)

Non-Fiction:

Hitler’s Generals in America: Nazi POWs and Allied Military Intelligence by Derek R. Mallett The Nostalgia Factory: Memory, Time and Ageing by Douwe Draaisma Philomena: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty Year Search by Martin Sixsmith Bach: Music in the Castle of Heaven by John Eliot Gardner Religion: Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller

The holidays have come and gone. Now is the time to curl up with a good book and thumb our noses at the outside if we do not like what’s going on out there. We have a good selection of new and donated books, and are always open to suggestions on books to buy. If you have books in your apartment you would like to donate, please call us and we will come to your apartment to look at them. We have also been asked about books for children who may be visiting and have provided a space for children’s books in the first room of the library across from the desk – not a lot, but enough I think to fill the bill. The following recent acquisitions have been placed in the library since the last Bugle Call.

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WELCOME TO KNOLLWOOD! Please join us in welcoming some of the newest additions to the Knollwood community:

CAPT William B.B. Moody, USN, Ret.(Bill) is a native of Newport, RI. After his graduation from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, he taught English in Limoges, France and returned to teach French in the U.S.

after studying for his M.A.T. in French at Brown University. He opted to satisfy his military obligation in the Navy and received his commission from OCS in May 1963. A three year obligation stretched into a thirty year career, mainly in cryptology. At his retirement in 1993, Bill had served in de-stroyers, submarines and aircraft carriers and ashore in Washington, DC; Monterey, Cali-fornia (M.S. in Financial Management); Viet-Nam; Scotland; Italy; and Germany. He says the highlights of his naval career were serving as commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Security Activity in San Vito, Italy, and as Executive Officer to the Direc-tor, NSA. Following his retirement from the Navy, Bill resumed his teaching career in languages, government and economics. He and his first wife, Susan, both taught at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland until her death from lymphoma in May, 1999. Their son and daughter have presented Bill with three grandchildren. Bill and Janet married in November 2000, at which time she took the

surname Cline-Moody. She brought three sons and five grandchildren to the marriage. Bill retired from teaching in 2001, but continued as archivist at Sandy Spring Friends School through August of 2004. He is the author of two published books, one on the history of his fraternity (2007) and a second entitled Monarchism in America (2009). He also wrote and privately published a biography of his father, Dr. Jay Rice Moody. After graduating from Stanford, Janet taught secondary school English in her native San Francisco and in Brooklyn, NY. During her first marriage to the late Robert J. Patrick, she spent three years in Paris. Later, she managed and ultimately owned a medical placement firm, which she sold in in 1999 Bill and Janet divide their time between Knollwood and their permanent residence in Incline Village, Nevada, at Lake Tahoe. They are active in church, cultural, and service activities, both having been Senior Wardens of their former Episcopal congre-gation in Kensington, MD. Bill is a mem-ber of the Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA) and for five years wrote a column for its quarterly publication, “The CRYPTOLOG”. Janet has been ac-tive in gardening and is a member of the Bethesda Community Garden Club. She also is a member of the Flower Guild at Christ Church Parish, Kensington.

CAPTAIN BILL MOODY AND JANET CLINE-MOODY

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She enjoys needlework, and volunteered in conservation of old textiles at the Brooklyn Museum. Both Bill and Janet speak French and are Francophiles. They have started a French conversation group at Knollwood.

Additionally, Bill speaks German, Russian, and some Italian. Janet speaks some Spanish. Both are interested in politics, music, walking, reading, and swimming in the frigid Lake Tahoe.

New residents continued...

MRS. JANICE BROWN By Joanne Bondy, Resident

If you ask Janice Brown why she doesn’t want a computer, she’ll tell you she’s an old-fashioned girl, who’s stuck in the 20th century with her old-fashioned typewriter. Janice is from New Jersey…born and bred. She was a legacy student at Seton Hall University, where six members of her family studied. Her first job was at Orange Memorial Hospital, where she earned her RN degree. She married a Naval Air Force officer, whose only sea duty was aboard the USS Forrestal. His other assignments were at Ft. McGuire/Dix, near her hometown. They had 3 children, and pictures of her family line the walls of her apartment. Her son sent her a New Year’s calendar with 12 pictures of his newborn child. How many ways can you say “adorable?”

Just like many of us at Knollwood, Janice loves to travel. On one memorable tour of Europe, she visited Paris and Vienna. Unfortunately, it poured in Paris, and in Vienna they had to read about the sights because their tour guide had never been there. She used to play a mean game of tennis, and still rides her bike, which has 108,000 miles on it. She loves to garden, and was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. She also likes to play games, but says she never wins. Fast forward to Knollwood, where she wins at bingo -- and loves the feeling. WELCOME JANICE.

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Jason Love, Knollwood’s new General Manager for Dining Services, came on board on January 6, 2014. He has over 20 years of food service management experience and worked in

Retirement Living/Senior Services for 17 of those years. He was recently involved in the development and implementation of the multi-level, high end, progressive dining program at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads in Virginia. Jason was responsible for the devel-opment of the program in 2006 and the complete design and rollout through 2012. An accomplished Foodservice Management Professional with earned credentials as a

Certfied Dietary Manager (CDM), Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP), Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM), Food Management Professional (FMP), Jason has an education in business management from the University of Maryland. In addition to his professional food service experience, Jason served in the U.S. Navy from 1991-1998 as a Seabee-Construction Mechanic 3rd class with NMCB 23. Jason lives in Damascus, MD with his wife Beth and two wonderful children, Samantha and Cameron. He is looking forward to a long and adventurous future here at Knollwood, and is hoping to bring innovation and drive to the dining program, while honoring the strong heritage and reputation of Knollwood.

JASON LOVE, DINING SERVICES GENERAL MANAGER

Emily is happy to be here at Knollwood, covering for Leah Roberts while she is on maternity leave. Her experience in social work started with a return to school to pursue a Masters in Social Work

in preparation for her “third career.” She graduated from Simmons School of Social Work in Boston in May 2012 and moved to DC just over a year ago. Emily had lived in DC for many years prior to graduate school and raised her two sons here with her husband, Bruce. Before going into social

work she worked as a journalist and ‘being a mom.’ Prior to having children, Emily worked at Newsweek, CBS News and for public television. She has been a “yogi” for many years and is a practicing meditator, having attended a number of silent retreats. Working with mature adults has been a particular interest of Emily’s, and her goal is to work at integrating mind-body and social work in her practice. She looks forward to meeting more of you in this warm and interesting community.

EMILY ENNIS, TEMPORARY SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

NEW KNOLLWOOD EMPLOYEES

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Matt in Kuwait, July 2007

HI: I ’M A VETERAN: MATTHEW REILLY By Alison Lynn, Marketing and Admissions Coordinator

Most of you know Matt Reilly as our Residential Living Director for the Hall at Knollwood. What you might not know, however, is that Matt is a US Army veteran who served in the Iraq War. At age 27, Matt enlisted later than most. He was working in emergency medicine and needed help paying for college, and saw the Army as a means to advance his education and his career. In June of 2005, he left for basic training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and moved on to advanced individual training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. Matt began his first assignment in February of 2006 as part of the celebrated 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, 1-24 Infantry Battalion. In May 2006 he was forward deployed to Vilseck, Germany with “Iron” Company, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment; where he began training heavily in anticipation of a surge in troop strength in Iraq. In July 2007 he was deployed to Baghdad attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Matt served as the Senior Infantry Line Medic for “Iron Company,” which was part of the tip of the spear in the successful operation into Al Doura, Baghdad, also known as “Al-Quaeda’s Castle.” In December of 2007, his company rejoined his Regiment and they pushed north into Al Diyala Province in support of 4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, where they conducted combat operations in and around Baquba and Muqdadiyah. On 23 January 2008, a vehicle Matt was riding in collided with a makeshift roadblock, and he sustained a serious back injury and a Traumatic Brain Injury. At this point, Matt was sent to Walter

Reed Hospital to recuperate, and was medically retired from the Army. It was while he was at Walter Reed that Matt started to play with the idea of becoming a social worker. He had been enrolled in a nursing program before he enlisted, but as he realized he was losing more military friends to suicide than to physical injuries, he began to pay more attention to the psychological wounds of war. He was inspired by the social workers who had helped him, and thought he may be able to make a difference in a similar role. Thus, he reenrolled in school and received an Associates Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Montgomery College, followed by a BSW at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). In August of 2012, Matt was part of a pilot program which sent UMBC’s very first intern to Knollwood, where he worked in the Health Services Center alongside our social worker, Leah Roberts. The rest is history. Today, Matt works as Residential Living Director for the Hall, and says, “working at Knollwood can be both challenging and rewarding—it draws from all aspects of my education and experience, and affords me the opportunity to work with an amazing population of residents.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON: FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS By Alison Lynn, Marketing and Admissions Coordinator

Eating In the past few years, Friendship Heights has undergone a veritable renaissance in dining options, from the very casual to the experimental and up-scale. Interested in fine dining? Try Range, the new small plate concept restaurant from Top Chef competitor Bryan Voltaggio, or make a reservation at Lia’s, a Chef Geoff restaurant which features classic Italian food with a twist. Friendship Heights is also a magnet for high-quality ethnic cuisine, from Rosa Mexicana (Mexican) to Indique Heights (Indian). If you’re planning for a special occasion, consider paying a visit to the intimate French restaurant and neighborhood fixture Le Chat Noir.

Entertainment, etc. If your New Year’s resolution is to re-start your fitness routine, try Joy of Motion Dance Center, which offers beginners classes for adults in dozens of dance styles, from tango to tap. More into relaxation?

In a community where everything you need is under one roof, it’s easy to forget that Knollwood is situated in a major metropolitan area, with amenities to match. Every month, we’ll be spotlighting a local neighborhood and its attractions. First up is Friendship Heights. Located less than two miles away from Knollwood (and accessible by riding the E6 Metrobus, which comes right to Knollwood’s main entrance), this urban neighborhood is home to countless retail and dining options. Here are some highlights:

Shopping

Friendship Heights is known for its upscale shopping, and features numerous luxury department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus and Lord & Taylor. However, there are plenty of bargains to be had as well: pop into Nord-strom Rack or the newly reopened T.J. Maxx for overstocked designer items at a much lower price point. Prefer to shop for your home? Timeless kitchenware outlet Sur Le Table has a local outpost, and World Market is a wonderful resource for inexpen-sive, ethically sourced homegoods and gifts.

Catch a movie at the low-key Mazza Gallerie Theater, or book a revitalizing massage at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.

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NEW HOME/DOWNSIZING OPPORTUNITY by Abby Weiner, Director of Marketing and Admissions

Would you like to wake up each day to a beautiful, green view overlooking Greene Circle and our American flag flying high? Do you want to save a little money each month? Are you interested in downsizing and making life simpler? Do you have a friend interested in joining the Knollwood community? I have the solution for you!

We have a beautiful junior one-bedroom apart-ment available on the third floor. In addition to the wonderful view, it has a washer/dryer and ample storage. If you are interested in learning more and seeing this charming home, please call Abby Weiner at extension 149 or 202-541-0149.

LIFELINE WORKING TO PROTECT OUR RESIDENTS By Matthew R. Reilly, Residential Living Director

The Army Distaff Foundation and Knollwood recently introduced Lifeline with AutoAlert, an enhanced medical alert service. This integrated solution offers an added layer of protection by combining the industry-leading Lifeline medical alert service with automatic fall detection capa-bilities. Lifeline with AutoAlert features the only pendant-style help button that can automati-cally call for help if a fall is detected and a senior is unable to push his or her help button. Accord-ing to an internal laboratory study of simulated falls, Lifeline with AutoAlert detected 95 percent of many types of falls and had a low rate of false alarms. Among seniors, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma, as well as injury-related deaths. Every year in the U.S., one out of three people age 65 and over will fall. This statistic translates to 13.3 million people who will fall in 2010, or one person falling every 2.3 seconds on average. Close to 50 percent of seniors can’t get up from a fall without help and lying on the floor for an extended period of time can lead to serious

complications, including: pressure ulcers, muscle necrosis, dehydration, hypothermia and pneumonia. The care and treatment of these potentially preventable complications are costly to the healthcare system and negatively impact quality of life for seniors.

Lifeline with AutoAlert is designed to help reduce the risk of long lie times. If a fall victim receives help more quickly, that may reduce emotional distress and potential costs of extended treatment, rehabilitation and supported living. With AutoAlert, if a fall is detected, subscribers still have the opportunity to receive quick access to assistance even in situations where they can’t push their button, for example, if they lose consciousness, become immobilized, forget to push their button or won’t push their button because they feel they can manage the situation independently. Just as important, the service can provide added confidence and peace of mind to the 22 million seniors who live in fear of falling. For more information or to schedule service, please contact Matt Reilly at ext. 134.

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Our eighth grandchild will be born with in the next two months. As I crochet a gift for the coming baby, I think of Aunt Anne, who taught me the joys of crochet, and who shares with everyone she knows her life of prayer and her devotion to the Infant of Prague. “My Infant,” she calls Him, and her petitions are placed in His custody. My petitions, too, she will give Him, and time will prove Him generous. In addition to God’s will, there is something in this world known as “magic.” Peter deVries wrote a short story in the New Yorker magazine called “the Iridescence of Mrs. Pulsifer,” which described the sort of magic moments we all experience from time to time. It was such a moment in Mrs. Pulsifer’s life when all six numbers in the row on her speedometer were the same number; she invited her dearest friend to a midnight party to share with him the opening of her night-blooming cereus, saying to him that when the blossom opened, they would gaze into a cathedral; and she also shared with him the running of the grunions, thousands of silver fish tossing themselves onto a sandy beach in California, beneath a full moon, for spawning. It is in recognition of the wonders of His world, and of the magic that fairy godmothers give us the wit to see, to hear, to touch and feel in the midst of ethereal fragrance, that I mention some of the moments of magic for which I pray on behalf of our coming grandchild: May this child, while a nursling, hear the serenade of a mockingbird through an open window in the still of a moonlit night. May this child, while a toddler, sit in the shallow waters of Bare Hill Pond in Harvard, MA,

watching and feeling the minnows tickle the toes and ankles with their kisses. May this child, still discovering, gaze into a nest of robins while the baby birds emerge from their shells in the branches below the verandah rail. During the early years of childhood, let there be a Maypole to dance around, a May basket to fill with violets, and the thrill of balancing on two wheels, and the rusty sound of roller skates striding along a concrete sidewalk. At the child grows, may flying over the clouds be a part of life, and rainbows, and double rainbows, and in the winters, an occasional icy fog that sheathes the trees in diamond sparkle. Let there be a canoe in the summer, and snowmen in winter, and bounding through piles of leaves in the joining of the seasons. May there be a kaleidoscope among the toys, whose every design is a first, never repeated in quite the same pattern. Let come an ocean trip with the splendor of entering such exotic ports as Pearl Harbor and Hong Kong. And may some of life’s wanderings be on the back of a beloved horse, over fields, through valleys, into the mountaintop trails. May the hours of childhood be graced with games and other children, with olley-olley-in-free and jumping double-dutch, and hopscotch and mumble-de-peg and in the swimming pool or place, dibble-dabble diving for a matchstick slowly rising through the water. May there be marching bands and a father who whistles, and some old dear man who whittles and a lady who invites flower-picking in her gardens, and a secret hideaway therein, and hours

WHEN THE FAIRY GODMOTHER WAVES HER MAGIC WAND By Nancy T. Cushman (written 33 years ago)

RESIDENT WRITING CORNER

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of hefty jackstones with a little rubber ball, and the discovery of the endless skein of rubber inside an old golf ball. May there be blue ribbons to win, and words to spell, and trees to climb, and circle-dancing amid the shining fireflies of summer evenings. May the child happily enter the world of books and learn to love reading so much that writing will become a joy. And we hope that the treasures to be cherished include the songs of the world, both melody and lyric, to become integral with the soul of the child throughout life.

Let fabrics be part of life, too, both their weaving and their uses, as the field of art becomes known and admired. Further, we wish that the growing of food, the preparing of it, the adventures in eating, will lead on through all the byways of growing, and we pray for an abundance of appetite and the good health to enhance appreciation. Most of all, may the child grow to maturity surrounded by family and friends, conscious of God everywhere and in everything, and welcoming the magic that gleams beyond reality in fleeting moments.

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1. A reminder from the Dining Room Staff: Carry-out dinner is from 5:00 to 5:15 PM. Waiter and Waitress service is from 5:15–6:30. 2. I have problems eating soup with a spoon — pretty messy I’d say. I have Essential Tremors and with soup, more ends up on my clothes than in my mouth. I ask the waiter or waitress to serve my soup in a cup and you can also ask for a cup at the Café. Drink the liquid and use a spoon for the solids. It works and is not messy. 3. For Grandparents and Great Grandparents: There are various books for children regarding

death of a loved one. One book I have is “The Invisible String” and if you would like to borrow it, please contact me. Amazon.com has many books on this subject. I have given a copy of “The Invisible String” to several parents who have children who are dealing with this issue. 4. At WRNMMC, you can ask the man or lady in a blue jacket to call for transportation by car to go from BLDG 19 to BLDG 9 or vice versa. There may be a short wait. I have frequently used this transportation. There are now more chairs in the hallways for people to rest when walking from one building to another.

DO YOU KNOW???? By LTC Ruth Kulvi, Resident

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE LATEST:

THE CAFÉ IS NOW OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM EVERY DAY

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RED TAG SYSTEM NEWS By Elizabeth Nibley, Resident

All new Hall residents in 2013 were visited and provided with red tags to be placed on outside doorknobs by 10 AM or earlier each morning. The response has been gratifying. Three new Red Tag Proctors were welcomed to the “neighborhood watch,” a service provided each day by one of the 22 proctors who pick up the red tags and place them on the hooks of the door frames. Welcome to Helen Sherwood (1st floor), Penne Farrell (4th floor), and Dixie Robinson (2nd floor). Special thanks go to retiring proctors Alice O’Leary, Barbara Burgess, and Mavis Mueller. Please remember to thank your volunteer Red Tag Proctors today!

A LETTER OF COMMENDATION By Anne Capitman, Resident

The Knollwood Residents Association congratulates Dan McCoy and Lily

Rodriguez on receiving The Knollwood Heart-Beat Award. At our Knollwood New Year’s Eve Dinner, Dan and Lily were extremely professional assisting a resident who became very ill. Concurrently, they demonstrated great professionalism in managing a very large Knollwood social occasion. Many residents in our dining room were never aware of any disturbance because of their capable handling of the situation. Again, we recognize your excellent performance, Dan and Lily, and give you many thanks from a grateful community.

Would You Like to Write for the Bugle?

You may have noticed some changes in this month’s Bugle, including a number of new features. If you’d like to be interviewed for our “Hi, I’m a Veteran” series, submit a piece for our resident writing corner, or have another idea for an article please contact Loraine at x135.

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WINTER FUN AT KNOLLWOOD!

CAPT Sunny Miller, Santa, and Helen Luehman CAPT Bill Moody and Janet Cline-Moody and Army Chorus friend Ruth Bettencourt and Marge Todaro

RADM Julia Plotnick, LTC Elizabeth Quinlan, and Pat Williamson Dr. Chuck Wright and Anne Brown Shirley Dean, Shirley McConnell, and Barbara Pinkerton

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HSC/SCC NEWS

TERRACE NEWS

In January we welcomed the newest addition to the Knollwood family! Hannah Marie Roberts was born on Friday, January 3 at 11:38 PM weighing in at 7 lbs 4 oz. This delightful little bundle already has a flair for the night life and both Hannah and mommy, Leah Roberts (Director of Social Services), are doing well. Hannah is looking forward to soon seeing her Knollwood family to thank everyone for their prayers, gifts, and cards!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEAH ROBERTS ON HER NEW BABY!

This year the Terrace celebrated the Christmas season with one of the largest celebrations ever. A Charles Dickens themed party complete with Scrooge, Santa Clause and his Elf, was held in the Caraway Dining Room on December 17, 2013. Terrace residents and their families assembled for food, drinks and entertainment that was noted as the best yet by its attendees. The Terrace would like to send a special thank you to Catering Manager Daniel McCoy and his staff in the Caraway dining room, and Tech Consultant Ryan Sullivan for their outstanding assistance in making this event a success. We look forward to next year’s party and wish everyone a happy new year.

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FEATURED HALL ACTIVITIES

Zumba and Folk Dancing Class: Wednesdays at 9:30AM & 10:15AM Join instructor Sharon Gelboin-Katz in the Card Room for a our newest exercise class: Zumba! Sharon will begin with dancing for those who can stand at 9:30 and will follow with a program for those who need to stay seated at 10:15. Easy-to-follow steps set to international rhythms, from salsa and cha cha to rock and roll and big band classics.

Afternoon Conversation: February 12th, 3:30 PM This month’s Afternoon Conversation features Peter Earnest, Founding Executive Director of the International Spy Museum and 35-year veteran of the CIA. For superior performance during his 36-year career, with 20 years in Clandestine Service, he was awarded the Agency’s Intelligence Medal of Merit. This should prove to be a fascinating talk.

Red Tag Proctor Volunteer Appreciation: February 25th, 3:30 PM All Hall residents are invited to attend a recognition event at which Red Tag Proctors and their backups will be honored. Information about this valuable “neighborhood watch” program will be shared along with brief remarks by Head Clinic Nurse Margo Buda. Gather at 3:30 PM in the Gold Room; wine and cheese will follow the pro-gram.

After Dinner Travelogue: February 28th, 7:00 PM An after dinner travelogue through Africa will entice wildlife lovers, as Lance Benedict, son of resident Mrs. Gene Benedict, presents a montage of slides from his recent tour through several countries in Africa, which feature its animals and birds.

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FEATURED TERRACE ACTIVITIES

Valentines Day Sadie Hawkins Dance: February 12th

As a throwback to our high school days, the Terrace will host a Sadie Hawkins style dance. Join us for music, fun, roses, love, and of course, chocolate.

Night at The Opera with Albert Niedel: February 28th

Singing in many different languages such as English, Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Italian, French, German, and Spanish, Albert Niedel’s repertoire includes a variety of genres and styles including highlights from Broadway, Jewish Theatre, Operatic arias, Neapolitan songs and he’ll be here just to serenade us in the Terrace.

Greatest Love Letters of History: February 7th

“I beg to know expressly your intention touching the love between us. Necessity compels me to obtain this answer, having been more than a year wounded by the dart of love, and not yet sure whether I shall fail or find a place in your affection.” King Henry VIII originally courting Anne Boleyn’s sister Mary, pens this letter to Ann, who had initially caught the English royal’s wandering eye. Join us as we read some of histories most infamous love letters, exploring these loves and revisiting the most endearing way of expressing your affections.

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FEATURED HSC/SCC ACTIVITIES

Sweetheart Dinner: February 13th, 5:00 PM This special dinner is an opportunity for residents in the HSC or SCC to invite a loved one for a Valentine’s Day evening of dinner, music and dancing.

Tennessee Tuxedo Ball: February 19th, 3:30 PM Beat the February doldrums with a fancy ball! Residents can enjoy dancing, light refreshments, and music with Jerry Roman. Don’t forget to wear your black and white ties and tails.

Mardi Gras Party: March 4th Put on your colorful beads & masks, and join us for some New Orleans music, food, and fun.

“Spread the Song:” February 9th, 2:30 PM Our annual musical journey with a local youth volunteer group. Come enjoy an afternoon of song and socialization.

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RECURRING ACTIVITIES

Hall Mondays and Thursdays, 9:15 AM: Gait & Balance Class Tuesdays, 9:00 AM: Aqua Aerobics Class Wednesdays, 9:30 AM: Zumba and Folk Dancing Mondays, 1:00 PM: Bus to Safeway Thursdays, 1:00 PM: Bus to Giant Wednesdays, 1:00 PM: Art Group Tuesdays, 11:00 AM: Bible Study Mondays, 7:00 PM: Bingo Tuesdays, 7:00 PM: Bridge Thursdays, 7:00 PM: Knollwood Singers Rehearsal Saturdays, 7:00 PM: Movie Night First Tuesday, 10:00 AM: Hall Coffee Second Saturday, 10:00 AM: Knollwood Residents Association Meeting First Sunday, 2:00 PM: Book Chat Third Sunday, 2:00 PM: Stitch & Sew

Terrace

Thursdays, 10:00 AM: Breadmaking Hour Thursdays, 3:00 PM: Splash Hydration Thursdays, 11:00 AM: Bingo Mondays, 1:30 PM: Walking Group Fridays, 1:15 PM: Fitness Group Fridays, 10:00 AM: Movie Matinee Last Monday, 3:00 PM: Tea Party and String Quartet Third Tuesday, 2:30 PM: Complimentary Massage Hour

HSC/SCC

Wednesdays, 4:00 PM: Pet Visits Wednesdays, 10:45 AM: In the Kitchen Thursdays, 3:30 PM: Splash Social Hour Fridays, 6:00 PM: Movie Night Tuesdays, 6:00 PM: Evening Sing-a-long Wednesdays, 6:00 PM: Book Club Sundays, 10:15 AM: Hymn Sing

For a complete listing of activities, please contact:

Hall: Carol Campbell, 202-541-0300

Terrace: Daphene Linnen, 202-541-0325

HSC/SCC: Juanell Glotzbach, 202-541-0158

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PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE

The following internal medicine physicians are available on a WEEKLY basis in the clinic. Please call x489 to schedule an appointment:

Dr. Nicholas Polis (Director of Medicine: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, Thursdays at 2:00 PM Dr. Richard Hilburn: Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM Dr. Sonja C. Wyche: Every other Thursday at 10:30 AM

The following health care providers are available on a MONTHLY basis in the clinic. Please call x489 to schedule an appointment :

Podiatry: Dr. Ira Groban: 1st Friday of every month at 1:30 PM Dr. Michael Rahn: 4th Monday of every month at 9:00 AM

Hearing Aids: Mr. Park: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 PM The following practitioners are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please contact their offices directly to schedule an appointment:

Dental Exams: Dr. Kelson/Dr. Harris (301) 589-0518 Optometry: Dr. Peyam Mojallal: (703) 723-7117 (every 2nd Tuesday at 2:30 pm) Psychiatry: Dr. Richard Virgil: (202) 237-8300

Dr. Erminia Scarcella: (202) 244-5462 Dermatology: Dr. Arnold Ratner: (877) 345-5300 (every 3rd Thursday at 9:00 am)

Other available services:

Social Services: Emily Ennis while Leah Roberts is on maternity leave, x155 Registered Dietician: Nancy Grayson, x230 Laboratory (Medlab): Contact the clinic at x413 X-Ray/Radiation Physics: Contact the clinic at x413 Hospice through Capital Caring and Vitas: Contact Emily Ennis at x155

**Please be sure that you alert the Front Desk (x0) whenever you go to the hospital and are admitted.