I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 3 Music & Enrichment

4/17 Employee Spotlights

5 Reminiscing

6 Special Events

7 Resident Center Happenings

8 CHR 2nd & 3rd floor

Neighborhoods

9 Places to Go

12 Volunteer Services

13 Health & Wellness

14 Support Groups

15 Movie Listings

17 Memorials

Newsletter Staff Co-Editors Nancy Hanford

Bruce Greenman

Alesha Williams

Layout/Design Nancy Hanford

Feature Writers Bruce Greenman

Volume 10 1st Edition January 2017

2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377

Happy Holidays!

Burcham Beacon

Holiday Happenings Burcham Hills was alive with the holiday spirt this year. From deck-

ing the halls to holiday shopping, light tours and even visits from

Santa and a Chanukah celebration. There was a chance for everyone

to enjoy the festivities. We hope you had an opportunity to attend a

few of these events. A special thank you to everyone who planned

these events and to those who attended and made this season extra

special.

Additional pictures on pages 10 & 11

We kicked off the season by decorating the community...

From the Desk of the Executive Director . . . by Pam Ditri

April 2016 Page 2 January 2017 Page 2

L ast year during this time, I provided an update on the many initiatives we had conducted

as it relates to Strategic Planning. In 2016, our goal was to begin to create a 3-, 5- and

10+-year plan that would position Burcham now and into the future. As we move into 2017,

we continue with the planning phases and feasibility studies to determine our course of ac-

tion. As you can imagine, we have learned that this planning takes time. We are aware of the

importance of working with experienced partners such as the Life Care Services Development Team and the

Life Care Services Management Team. These teams, working together with the Board of Trustees, the Resident

Association and Burcham’s Management Team, remain committed to this planning process. We will keep you

updated along the way.

In 2017 with the new administration for the United States, healthcare will

face further changes. At this point, it is still unknown as to how this will im-

pact Burcham as a Life Plan Community. However, please be reassured that

Burcham is a member of LeadingAge Michigan (a not-for-profit association)

who advocates for communities such as Burcham. LeadingAge professionals

are involved with state and national policy making, regulatory and legislative

updates, as well as many other facets of this business. Additionally, Life

Care Services has a dedicated team, the Health Services Division, whose fo-

cus is healthcare positioning. Working together with these groups, we con-

tinue to be in good hands to navigate through the upcoming changes.

Through it all we remain committed to providing the best individual care and

services to each and every one of you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe,

healthy and very Happy New Year.

Burcham Hills Leadership Team

Pam Ditri, NHA

Executive Director 827-1042

Nancy Hanford Communications / Exec. Asst.

827-1043

Joan Holda

Director of Organizational Dev. 827-1062

Jim Kaczmarczyk

Director of Finance/Controller 351-4662

Pegi Chatti, RN, NHA CHR Administrator

827-1037

Barb Smith, NHA

Director of Quality & Strategy 349-4803

Marcy Harris, LPN Director of Resident Center

827-0361

Mark Sarvis Director of Building & Grounds

351-3642

Jennifer Sokol Director of Hospitality

827-1025

Jessi Kvatek, RN CHR Director of Nursing

827-1038

Jennifer Kirkland Senior Director of Development

487-0832

Abdullah Masood Director of Operations

827-0692

Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE Foundation Director

827-2924

Religious Programs Bible Study (The Peoples Church)*

Each Thursday at 6:15 pm / 4RC

Open Bible Study (Non-Denominational)*

Wednesdays, 10:00 am / Burcham Library

Rosary & Communion*

Thursdays, 10:00 am / AWR

TV Mass (Catholic)

Sundays, 10:00 am / AWR

Vespers (Non-Denominational)

Sundays, 4:00 pm / AWR

Unitarian Universalist Discussion Group*

Date and Time to be determined

Episcopal Service (4th Tues)*

January 24 / 1:00 pm / PDR

*All programing complies with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Some

programs may require support staff, which will need to be ar-ranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.

Reference a Librarian

...with Annie Gordon Wednesdays / 12:30-1:30 pm / 2RC Lobby

Wine & Cheese Social 4:00-5:00 pm 2nd Floor RC Lobby Wednesdays, January 11 & 25

Lifelong Learners: Series Three * From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism Mondays and Thursdays / 4:00 pm / PDR

BH Burcham Hills

RC Resident Center

CHR Center for Health & Rehabilitation

DFFR Dennis Faucher Family Room (5th Flr RC)

AWR Ada Whitehouse Room (1st Floor RC)

PDR Private Dining Room (2nd Floor RC)

WC Wellness Center (1st Floor RC)

LS Leisure Studio (1st Floor CHR)

SVDR Scenic View Dining Room (2nd RC)

SP Stansell Patio (1st CHR)

GLLR Great Lakes Living Room (3rd RC)

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Artist Studio Wednesday, January 18 2:30 pm / AWR Bring a personal project to work on or get a drawing tutorial from Sarah.

Music Opportunities Thursday Special with Peter Bergin

Thursday, January 12

7:00 pm / AWR

Walter Verdehr Performance

Monday, January 16

7:00 pm / AWR

Double Play Tuba & Flute

Thursday, January 19

7:00 pm / AWR

Lansing Matinee Musicale

Wednesday, January 25

2:00 pm / AWR

Student Violin Recital

Saturday, January 28

2:30 pm / AWR Intergenerational Exercise Class Wednesday, January 11 10:15-10:45 am / AWR Billy Graham Special

“The Cross” Friday, January 6 2:00 pm / AWR Broadcast event from Billy

Monthly Men’s Event

Movie Matinee: “True Grit” Monday, January 9

2:00 pm / AWR This new monthly event will feature events specifically geared

toward our gentlemen in the community. We are open to ideas

for future events.

“Big House” Book Club *

Monday, January 16

1:30 pm / 5th Floor Lounge

“The Living Great Lakes” by Jerry Dennis Winner of Best Book 2003 *Be sure to make notes of areas you wish to discuss.

If you would like a book or more information, contact Margaret Rockwell 333-1856 or Jane Bunge 337-3162. Bring your book to return and pick up a copy of your next book.

New Program

Preuss Pets Animal Encounter Friday, January 20 1:30 pm / AWR

Bird Group with Gene W. Thursday, January 26 7:00 pm / AWR

April 2016 Page 2 January 2017 Page 4 Employee Spotlights Employee Spotlight ~ Dana Brown Dana Brown is the new housekeeper on second floor in the Center for Health

& Rehabilitation. Dana says she wanted to work at Burcham after hearing

what a great place it was from two family members who had rehabilitation stays at Bur-

cham.

Prior to coming to Burcham, Dana worked for a home health agency. She provided her

clients with personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation in their homes. Dana says

she loves taking care of people and especially enjoys working with elders, hearing their stories about historical

events and how they used to live. She describes herself as someone who likes to stay organized and keep things

clean and neat.

Dana grew up in Leslie, Michigan. She and one brother were adopted by her parents when Dana was 6 years-

old. She went to live with her parents at 3. Her parents also adopted two other boys. Dana has a cosmetology

license and is a dental assistant as well. She continues to do hair for an adult foster care home and some person-

al clients.

Currently, Dana lives with her husband of 1½ years in Owosso. She gained four stepchildren and 2 grandchil-

dren along with her 2 children when she got married! The family also has 2 maltipoo dogs, (a cross of the Mal-

tese and Toy/Miniature Poodle) and one Australian shepherd and golden retriever mix who loves to give hugs.

(Ask Dana what signal she gives to get a hug.J) Dana enjoys spending time in the summer at her parent’s lake

house in Crystal. She enjoys jet skiing and just floating in the lake on tubes.

Welcome to Burcham, Dana!

Employee Spotlight ~ Heather Gardner In February 2017, Heather Gardner will have been a part of the Resident

Center Hospitality Services team for four years. She learned about Burcham

when she came to visit a member of her church in The Center for Health & Rehabilita-

tion at Burcham Hills.

Heather currently resides in Haslett, but she grew up in the Flint area. Heather’s ex-

tended family (aunts, uncles and grandparents) are all still in the Flint area. Heather has one younger sister. The

most popular family member; however, is a silky yorkie appropriately named Princess!

Heather’s hobbies include reading and music. After taking 10 piano lessons at the age of 12, Heather continued

teaching herself and can now play songs on the piano by ear. If she likes a song, she will listen to it, and then sit

at the piano and figure out the notes by simply playing with the keys. Heather assists with leading the worship at

her Church, where she also plays the piano. Her favorite style of music is Contemporary Christian. Her favorite

music group is Hillsong, a Church and band based in Australia. She started listening to them when she was very

young, and they have been her favorite ever since. Her fondness of Hillsong is her primary reason for wanting to

visit Sydney, Australia one day soon, where she would like to hear Hillsong perform, visit their church and also

use the trip to explore Sydney.

When asked what her favorite thing about Burcham is, Heather responded, “The family community. Everyone

here is very family-oriented. I enjoy working with the residents and getting to know them more.”

Thank you for everything you do for Burcham, Heather. And send us a postcard when you get to Sydney!

BURCHAM BEACON Page 5 Reminiscing

Nothing’s Safe Anymore by Bruce Greenman

W hen we were kids, everything was apparently much safer than today. I don’t remember

reading constant warnings about this and that being dangerous to our health.

Oh, we knew the dangers of alcohol and had heard a little bit about drugs being something bad,

but it wasn’t until the campaigns against cigarettes that they began all sorts of vendettas. Re-

member, we went through one holiday season without cranberry sauce with our turkey because

the growers had sprayed their cranberries with something bad for our health? Diet drinks went through a rough

time with the banning of cyclamates. As a result the crop, under new formulas, didn’t seem to taste nearly as good.

For a short while, even beer was put on the endangered list due to some sort of questionable additive. Charbroiled

meat was under suspicion of causing cancer. Also, other meats such as hot dogs, bacon and bologna have been

questioned for one reason or another.

And it isn’t just foods. Many other things have become subjects of blame for unusual ailments and injuries.

America is currently obsessed with body conditioning, but in exchange for a physical sense of well-being, partici-

pants are experiencing a multitude of troubles. Jogging can bring on bone, muscle and ligament problems; Swim-

ming in chlorinated pools causes sinus and eye irritations; and tennis results in the excruciating pain of “tennis el-

bow.”

Bicycle riding seems harmless, but a doctor now warns that “cyclist’s palsy,” a hand disorder caused by too much

pressure in the lunar nerve of the palms, can be caused by hanging on too tightly to low-slung racing handle bars.

If you like the outdoors perhaps bird watching would be safer. No, not really. A British medical

magazine classifies it as a “hazardous hobby.” The publication reports the case of a bird watcher

who was so oblivious to other forms of wildlife that he was eaten by a crocodile. Then there’s

“disco finger.” One girl is reported to have snapped her fingers to the music so much that one finger

developed calluses. The calluses eventually cracked, and the finger tip became infected. Staying in

the area of music, we must warn you of the perils of piano playing… if you overdo it, you could develop Carpel

Tunnel Syndrome! Supposedly years of heavy piano practice take their toll on the wrist and fingers, causing sore-

ness, tenderness and pain. In some cases, surgery is necessary.

Maybe you prefer to leave the playing to others and just do the listening, by way of a stereo or going to a rock con-

cert. Unfortunately, that route can also be trouble. A prolonged dose of loud sound might make you dizzy, raise

your blood pressure, damage your heart, alter your hormone balance or make you deaf. Blue jeans have become

standard wear, but therein lies another hazard. Habitual wearing of tight-fitting jeans causes pelvic congestion and

can even result in sterility in both men and women.

These days, many people overwork their hands and fingers reaching for credit cards. Carrying a pack of credit

cards can lead to trouble in more ways than one… a doctor could find no reason for a man’s complaint of back

pain. Then he happened to notice the man carried a wallet stuffed with credit cards, which caused him to tilt slight-

ly when he sat down. It was just enough to put the back in an unnatural position, hence the pain. Too thick a wallet

in the hip pocket can also cause undue pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Everybody’s getting tired of reading how so many things could be harmful to our health. In the movie “Network,”

the listening audience was told by Peter Finch to all throw open their windows and yell simultaneously: “I’m mad

as hell and I’m not going to take it any more.”.

Perhaps that’s what we should do, but first consider this – a university study showed that most cheerleaders and

hard rock singers have some permanent vocal cord damage.

So much for yelling…

April 2016 Page 2 January 2017 Page 6 Special Events

Annual Chili Cook-off

Wednesday, January 11 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Ada Whitehouse Room

Brrrrr… It’s Getting Chili!

Enter your chili in our annual contest to see

if it has what it takes to be the winner.

There will be no entry fee this year!

Prizes will be awarded in categories for

group and individual entries.

Please sign up in the Rec Office before Monday, January 9.

Annual International

Culture Festival

Friday, January 27 2:30 pm / AWR

Staff and residents will showcase their diverse cultures with food, music,

clothing and more.

If you would like to be

Involved, please contact Tam-

my T. in the dinning room or

Kimber L. in the Rec office.

Martin Luther King Day

Monday, January 16

Each neighborhood will recognize this day in

their individual programing. Check the daily

schedule for an event in your neighborhood .

Spring season begins Tuesday, January 31 and will meet

Every Tuesday @ 7:00 pm / AWR

Whether you have been singing for audiences your whole life or just in your car or in front of your cat, all are welcome!

You do not have to have a trained voice or even need to know how to read music. Family members are also invited to participate and small group performances are encouraged.

Save the Date

Wednesday, February 1

2:30 pm / AWR

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Groups you don’t want to miss! Michigan History is back! We took a break

during the Holiday season, but we are ready to

start up with a new set of discussions. Some

of our topics will include individual cities of

Michigan, how they came to be and unique

facts about them. If there is anything you

would like to know about Michigan’s history,

please come join us and suggest a topic. We

are always looking for new material to ex-

plore.

4th Floor Neighborhood

Monthly Outing – Schuler Books Thursday, January 12

1:30-3:30 pm

Neighborhood Meeting Monday, January 16

3:00 pm 4th floor Lounge

Birthday Party

Thursday, January 19 1:30 pm

4th Floor Lounge Join your neighbors as they celebrate their special day!

All 4th floor residents, families

& staff are encouraged to attend.

We had some very special decorations for Christmas. 11-year-old

Anna Phillips from Glencairn Elementary School decided that for her

birthday party she wanted to decorate gingerbread houses and give

them to someone who could enjoy them. She and her friends made

four beautiful houses, which we used as centerpieces for our own

celebrations. Thank you Anna!

We were also excited to display several houses decorated by our

residents. This was our first year trying this event, and we were

thrilled with how many people attended. A special thank you to Eliza-

beth Pahl’s mother for constructing the houses for us to decorate.

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Upcoming Events 2nd floor Neighborhood

2nd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting

Thursday, January 26 @ 3:00 pm

Families & staff are encouraged to attend.

Birthday Party

Thursday, January 26 @ 3:30 pm

Come celebrate our

January Birthdays!

Upcoming Events 3rd floor Neighborhood 3rd floor Neighborhood Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 24 @ 2:30 pm

Families & staff are encouraged to attend.

Birthday Party

Tuesday, January 24 @ 3:00 pm

Come celebrate

our January Birthdays!

Resident Council Meeting

Located on 2nd floor CHR

Wednesday, January 25 @ 11:00 am

This meeting is for both 2nd & 3rd floor

neighborhoods. Please join us and

receive information about things happen-

ing within your neighborhood. We also

value your input and feedback!

3rd Floor CHR Lunch Outing Red Lobster

Thursday, January 19 11:00 am—2:00 pm

**Please contact Maegan or Eldon

if you would like to attend.

Meet the New Residents!

CHR-3rd Floor Russell Meyers

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Pottery Painting Residents enjoyed a trip to art unlimited to paint ornaments!

2nd Floor CHR Event Outing Grand Traverse Pie Company

Thursday, January 5 1:30—3:30 pm

**Please contact Maegan or Eldon if you would like to attend.

Weekly Okemos Shopping & Bank Run

TUESDAYS / 1:15 - 3:30 pm Departing from the 2RC Lobby

Cost: Spending $ Please sign up by Monday of each week.

Outings Sign-up Procedure

Please sign up in the 2nd floor Resident Center Lobby (table in hall by kitchen) at least 48-hours in advance for ALL outings and shopping trips, unless otherwise stated on sign up sheet. If you find it difficult to sign yourself up, you may also contact the Receptionist at 351-8377. Please be aware that signing up does not guarantee at-tendance. Number of seats as well as the needs and safety of the individuals will be evaluated. You will be notified once a decision is made on the final attendance. To provide a fair opportunity for others, we may limit the number of outings individual attend each month. ALL trips depart from the 2RC Lobby.

NOTE: Outing locations are accessible to ALL residents unless other wise noted on flyer and sign-up sheets. Ac-cessible transportation is provided and wheelchairs can be requested in advance for your added convenience. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to attend, please contact the receptionist prior to signing up.

January Neighborhood Outings Get to know your neighbors! Check with your Recreation Therapist or Therapy Leader for the specific time and destination of your outing. Thursday January 5 2CHR Lunch Friday January 6 Memory Care Thursday January 12 Resident Center Thursday January 19 3CHR Event Monday January 23 Memory Care

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NCG Matinee Movie Outing Tuesday, January 17 Matinee Show: TBD Cost: $5 movie Snack $ optional

Movies cannot be selected more than one week ahead of outing due to changing show times at the theater. Movie and times will be posted the week prior to the outing.

Please sign up by Jan. 16

Premium Series

Regal Theater - Lansing Mall Metropolitan Opera presents Romeo et Juliette Saturday, January 21 Departing at 12:00 pm / show at 12:50 pm Cost: $32 ($22 ticket cost, $10 premium series fee, con-cessions will be an additional cost) Please sign up by January 18. Be sure to indicate if you would like to use Burcham Hills transportation or will be arranging separate transportation. Please sign up by Jan. 18

Frankenmuth Snowfest & Lunch at Zehnders Thursday, January 26 Departing at 9:30 am Return at 4:30 pm Cost: Approx. $25 (+spending money) Please sign up by Jan. 25

Lunch Bunch Outing Ruby Tuesdays Friday, January 27 Depart at 11:00 am Cost: $15

Please sign up by Jan. 26

Gilmore Car Museum & Lunch in café at museum Wednesday, January 18 Departing at 10:00 am, return at 4:30 pm Cost: Approx. $25-$30 ($12 entrance, $12-$15 for lunch) The museum features almost 400 vehicles and exhibits that capture the best of each automotive era. Please sign up by Jan. 27

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CHR Christmas Party

Residents and families enjoyed the festive Christmas celebration in the 1CHR dining room

with music by Ricky and Nikki. We also enjoyed Carolers from Edgewood United Church to kick off

the event. A special thank you to our very own Eldon Wood, who played Santa this year!

Resident Center Christmas Party Residents and families enjoyed the festive Christmas celebration in the Ada Whitehouse Room with music by Ricky and Nikki. A special thank you to our very own Chuck Willems, who played Santa this year!

April 2016 Page 2 January 2017 Page 12 Volunteer Services

Have you traveled near or far?

We would love to hear of your adventures!

Please contact Alesha Williams or Kimber

Lucius in the Recreation Office if you are

interested in presenting!

A group called “The

Gathering” visited the

residents of Burcham Hills

on December 28. This

group is formed from high

school youth groups

across Michigan.

The students decorated

Christmas cookies, sang

and played games with

the residents.

The MSU Nursing Students have completed another semester! Stay tuned for the next round of students coming in February 2017. We are looking for residents who would be interested in meeting with a student. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Pahl at 827-2452.

Special Thanks to

Mrs. Whaley who

helped make

Gingerbread day

possible!

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Blood Pressure Clinic

Thursday, January 26 Outside the Scenic View

Dining Room

Intergenerational Exercise Class Tuesday, January 10

10:15-10:45 am Ada Whitehouse Room

All ability levels are welcome!

Monthly Wellness Dimension: Social

Social wellness requires one to not only reach out to others, but also accept similar efforts returned by their peers. A socially well individual exhibits understanding,

communication, participation and courtesy toward the living things that surround them.

Social well-being is vital to living a happy life. The CDC states: “Having supportive relationships is one of the strongest predictors of well-being, having a notably positive effect.” Burcham Hills offers many social opportunities for neighbors, floors and the community. To boost your social well-being check out the monthly calendar and commit yourself to 2-3 activities.

We’ll see you there!!

The Wellness Center Presents:

Fall Prevention Exercise Class

1:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Jan. 3

Ada Whitehouse Room

Every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-

related injury. Balance and strength training is fundamental when it comes to

preventing falls and injuries from a fall. This class will focus on standing balance

techniques, providing modifications when needed. The goal of this class is to

improve balance, flexibility and strength to help prevent falls and common injuries

resulting from falls.

Residents who come to four classes in the month of January will receive a voucher for a free Fall Risk Assessment. This assessment is normally valued at $20. The Fall Risk Assessment measures fall risk by checking performance of functional tasks. Your score reflects a fall risk category of low, medium or high risk. Results of the assessment will only be shared with the individual.

Stroke Education and Support Group (1st Thursday) NO MEETING IN JANUARY 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room Topic: Presenter:

Sparrow Health System and Burcham Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation have partnered to bring a fresh approach in stroke support to the Lansing area. Each meeting will have an educational compo-nent followed by support and sharing time. The goal of this group is to provide invaluable information from experts in various areas to aid those who have suffered from a stroke.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Friday, January 20, 2017 (3rd Friday) 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room

It’s a family affair. You are not alone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This Caregiver Support Group can help. The support group is designed to offer emotional support and provide helpful information on coping with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The group is facilitated by trained support group professional, Justin St. Charles. The group is confidential, free and open to the public. Everyone needs support, espe-cially those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. We hope you can join us each month!

Ask Questions / Get Answers

Ask Questions / Get Answers (AQ/GA) is held each Wednesday at 1:00 pm in the Private Dining Room. Guest speakers for discussion are listed below:

Date Speaker Department Jan. 4 Kathleen Leslie Memory Care Manager Jan. 11 Cindy Popovitch Organizational Dev & Workforce Manager Jan. 18 Jennifer Kirkland Senior Director of Development Jan. 25 Robyn Householder Therapy Program Manager

Please note: Speakers are subject to change, please refer to the daily calendar.

Speaking Agenda: 1:00-1:20 Pam Ditri, Executive Director (Abdullah Masood—Jan. 18) 1:20-1:40 Guest Speaker 1:40-2:00 Hospitality Team 1:40-2:00 Alesha Williams, Recreation (Jan. 25)

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Monthly Music Opportunities

Sing-a-Long w/ Jug & Mug Sunday, January 15 / 7:00 pm / Ada Whitehouse Room

Piano w/ Lucille Olson Wednesdays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 2nd floor RC Lobby Fridays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 3rd Floor CHR Piano w/ Lorrie Dyal Tuesdays / 10:15-11:00 am / CHR 3rd Floor

Wednesday MOVIES* 7:00 pm - Showing in the AWR/1RC*

January 4 – Black Fish (2013) This fascinating documentary examines the life of perform-ing killer whale Tilikum — who has caused the deaths of several people while in captivity — and questions the safety and humaneness of confining these intelligent creatures. [80min]

January 11 – Easy Rider (1969) With cash from a cocaine sale, two freewheeling hippies hop on their motorcycles and ride across America toward New Orleans, clashing with rednecks and picking up a boozy lawyer along the way in this counter culture classic. [95min] Cast: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson *This film is rated R for strong language, violence and portrayal of drug and alcohol use.

January 18 - Blazing Saddles (1974) Politically incorrect and relentlessly funny, this take on a Hollywood Western follows the tortured trail of freed slave, Bart, who’s elected sheriff of the racist town of Rock Ridge. He must foil a land-grabbing governor with help from a washed-up, pot-smoking gunslinger. [93min] Cast: Mel Brooks, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens

*This film is rated R for language and sexual content.

Saturday MOVIES* 1:30 pm - Showing in the PDR/2RC*

January 7 - Star Wars Episode I:

The Phantom Menace (1999) In this Star Wars prequel, Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must protect Queen Amidala from the evil clutches of Darth Sidious and Senator Palpatine. Along the way, they meet Anakin Skywalker, a child who shows intimations of a great gift. [133min] Cast: Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Samuel L. Jackson

January 14 - My Fair Lady (1964) Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl, is transformed into a poised duchess by Professor Henry Higgins. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture [172min] Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway

January 21 - FAMILY FEATURE: Finding Dory (2016)

Continuing her colorful adventures in Nemo’s animated un-derwater universe, Dory sets out to unravel the mysteries of a past she’s completely forgotten, accompanied on her quest by aquatic pals Marlin and Nemo. [97min] *This is an animated film

January 28 - The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

Raymond Shaw is a Korean War hero with a lethal secret: He’s been brainwashed by the communist Chinese. With one phone call, the Reds can transform Shaw into a deadly as-sassin — unless fellow veteran Bennett Marco can stop them first. Some thrillers remain as suspenseful — and timely — as when they were first released, and this classic is one of the best. [129min] Cast: Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, Gene Lockhart

A Movie Committee has been formed to select the movies shown each month, which

are based on resident requests. If you would like to be a part of the committee or you have a

movie to suggest, please contact Maxine Hewett or someone in the Recreation Therapy Office,

1RC.

*All programing complies with the FHA. Some programs may require support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness

and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.

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All the classic comedic and musical moments of the “I Love Lucy” Show - - along with rare, vintage foot-age from the series - - are packed into this unforget-table 50th anniversary special. In addition to the in-imitable hijinks of Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel, this fun-filled production includes unforgettable musical performances. [85min] Cast: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Frawley, Vivian Vance

2017 BH Calendar Movie Spotlight

January 25

I Love Lucy—50th Anniversary Special

(2001)

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Regular Hand Washing is . . .

. . . the best way to remove germs, avoid getting sick and spreading infection to others. Wash your

hands often with soap and water:

Before/after your shift

Before/after client or resident care

Before serving food

Before/after going on break or lunches

After using the restroom

After coughing/sneezing

When in doubt

Before touching any equipment in the kitchens

After touching a pet, pet food, pet treats or animal waste

After handling garbage

Remember, inanimate objects can carry germs too! (Example: cell phones, door knobs, computer key-

boards).

Please see the chart for proper hand washing techniques.

Please Note …

… that the large garbage bins located next to the carports are for business use only.

These bins are not for personal use by employees and/or guests. Please also note that bin

#3 is designated for recycling, and all cardboard must be broken down before being

placed in the bin. Thank you.

New Year’s Resolutions from Residents and Staff:

Lindsay Vos (Rec Therapist): “To get healthier.”

Alicia Feldpausch (Massage Therapist), Jen Rose (Admin Assistant), Lisa Pender (Medical Records): “Be more positive, find the positive in every situation.” Lauren Reppuhn (Occupational Therapist): “To develop a new hobby.” Kate Gott (Social Worker): “Happy Healthy New Year.” Phyllis Richter (3CHR Resident): “For things to continue to go smoothly.” Bonnie Keller Garay (2CHR Resident): “To exercise more.” Carol Parsons & Cindy Velez (3CHR Residents): “Give more to God.” Joan Kehres (3CHR Resident): “To eat better.” Petra Paca (HR): “Work on better posture.” Ken Peters (Hospitality Supervisor): “Drink less pop, and with that being said, I’m getting change for a pop now.” Mary Lou Johnson (5RC Resident): “Be on time.. I’m late to my nail appointment now!” Don Wickham (5RC Resident): “Meet new friends.” Syrilla Everson (5RC Resident): “Get more exercise & go to the pool more.” Kay Harner (5RC Resident): “Spend more time with family & learn more family history.” Barb Potter (5RCResident): “Stay healthy and avoid falling.” Michelle Tavakoli (housekeeping): “Don’t complain as much.” Elizabeth Pahl (Wellness): “Make sure to eat lunch everyday.” Marilyn Ledebuhr (3RC Resident): “Smile more.” Jan Kirchmann (3RC Resident): “Not to get sick.” Donna Bernitt (3RC Resident): “Keep clean and organized.” Danielle Heinritz (RC Med Tech/Caregiver): “Go to bed earlier.” Carolyn Thomas (3RC Resident): “Talk more at the dining table, meet new friends.”

In Memory Of We take this time to remember those we loved and have passed away during the month

of December. We express our sincere thoughts and prayers to their families.

Elizabeth Cooper ~ Dec. 3 Betty Gillison ~ Dec. 4

` Duane Dodge ~ Dec. 6 Madge Jocolik ~ Dec. 6

Dennis Nyquist ~ Dec. 9 Ford Topping ~ Dec. 9

Edwin Fitzpatrick ~ Dec. 6 Donald Kopec ~ Dec. 10 Alice Hile ~ Dec. 12

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From Down the Hill . . .

By Sylvia Rundquist, Clusters Board of Directors

December was been a busy month for the entire Burcham Hills Community. Many of us in the condos

have joined with those from the Resident Center in attendance at several events leading up to the holi-

days. One activity new to Burcham was a dinner at Walnut Hills Golf Club. Two bus loads and some in

private cars attended the dinner. To my knowledge, everyone had a great time!

New Year’s Eve will find us having an early dinner at a local restaurant followed by a gathering at one

of the condos. I'm sure there will be noise makers, confetti, banners and cheers to welcome in the New

Year.

We in the Clusters wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Employee Spotlight ~ Lelia Boniadi

Lelia (lee-la) Boniadi began at Burcham in October 2016 as a Resident

Center Receptionist in the afternoons (and some weekends).

Why did you choose Burcham? I chose Burcham because of the warm

memories I have when visiting my great-grandmother here in the early 90s. Even

at a young age, I remember the friendly faces and enjoyed spending time with her

during fun events like the Resident Holiday Party.

What impressed you about Burcham? The residents are absolutely the best part about working at Bur-

cham. I truly enjoy getting to know the residents’ nicknames, hobbies and stories. I have worked in several

long-term care and rehabilitation communities as a caregiver, activities assistant and through shadowing, and

none compare to the feelings of home and community found at Burcham.

What is your background/experience? I am a local of the Lansing area. I was raised in the quiet suburb

of Okemos and graduated from Okemos High School. I attended Michigan State University and graduated

with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a specialization in psychology.

During my studies and after, I worked as a library assistant in several departments for the MSU College of

Law Library. Immediately following my graduation, I interned with Michigan Head Start Association, where

I learned a lot about non-profit organizations. Additionally, I shadowed Occupational Therapists in the Mary

Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital at Sparrow. I am currently studying to take the Graduate Record Examina-

tion (GRE) and applying to graduate programs. I am focused on Occupational Therapy and Geriatrics.

Family, home, hobbies/interests, etc. I am lucky to have family in the area. I have two younger sisters:

one attending college in Chicago, and the other attends East Lansing High School. I spend most of my time

with my boyfriend, friends and family. I like cooking, camping in state parks and following Spartan Football

and Basketball. Go Green! Go White!

Lelia, we are so happy you joined the Burcham Team!

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The Peoples

Church East Lansing

“I am the Vine” Made by Jan Parron

Inspired by John 15:5 this four seasons quilt was in the making for

two years. “It captures the flora of our home and Italy. It’s needle

art and was designed as I sewed.”

The Peoples Church of East Lansing was the winner of our first annual Quilt Show, and

the recipient of the $1,000 prize. Representatives from the Church were presented with

the check in mid-December.

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Burcham Hills is expanding its Transportation Fleet!

The Foundation at Burcham Hills would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2016 “On the Road”

Giving Campaign with their gift/pledge to support the purchase of an additional passenger van for the Burcham

Hills Fleet!

This year’s Campaign was a great success with 25% participation from Burcham Hills and contract employees.

Over $3,113 was received in generous gifts as of December 30 from employees. Additional gifts received

through ongoing payroll deduction pledges will continue toward the overall “On the Road” Campaign goal of

$60,000.

To date, The Foundation at Burcham Hills has received cumulative gifts and pledges to the Campaign totalling

$26,979 through the Employee Giving Campaign, friends, residents, families and service providers to the Bur-

cham Hills Community. Voss Insurance Services has made a $10,000 pledge to the Campaign. The Campaign

will continue into 2017 until we reach our $60,000 goal.

Congratulations to the 2016 “On the Road” Employee Giving Campaign

Grand Prize Winners

David Alward (Recreation)

H.J. Sims Auto Tech Kit, a $30 value

DeWanye Burch (Hospitality)

Goldfish Swim School Golden Birthday Party Certificate, a $400 value

Lisa Cornell (Resident Center)

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Dinner Certificate, a $25 value

Nancy Hanford (Admnistration)

City Limits Bowling Center Bowling Party Package, a $100 value

Rhonda Horton (CHR)

Cracker Barrel Complimentary Dinner Certificate, a $25 value

Ben Long (Purchasing)

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Dinner Certificate, a $25 value

Richard Schneider (Recreation)

Dinner for Two, Bordeaux, Crowne Plaza Hotel, a $75 value

Tomika Timmons (CHR)

AMC Theatre Card, a $25 value

The Foundation at Burcham Hills is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization allowing your gift to be tax-deductible related to applica-

ble state and federal law. Donors to the Foundation receive an acknowledgement receipt for individual tax purposes. Should you have

questions or need additional information, please contact Lesa Smith, Foundation Director, at lsmith@burchamhills.com or (517) 827-

2924.

Welcome New Residents!

#542 David & Norma Shlien

#319 Mary Northrup

#556 Patricia Kery

#435 Harold Iwasko

#438 Barbara MacBriar

#404 Ursula Holloway

Meetings in January

9 Res. Assn Mtg—1:30 pm / PDR

25 Resident Council—11:00 am / 3 CHR

26 Food & Dining Comm.—1:30 pm / PDR

BINGO

LOCATIONS

Saturdays 10:00 am 2CHR

Sundays 2:30 pm 2CHR

Fridays 2:30 pm 3RC &

3CHR

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Recreation Team

Alesha Williams, CTRS

Recreation Manager

Ext. 417 or 827-1068

Resident Center

Ext. 277 or 827-1061

Jerry Rhines

Memory Care Recreation Lead

Kimber Lucius

Recreation Assistant

Sarah Schimm

RC Recreation Assistant

Center for Health & Rehab

Ext. 277 or 827-1061

Lindsay Vos, CTRS

CHR Rehab Therapist

Maegan Brockway, CTRS

2&3CHR Recreation Therapist

Halie Barr, CTRS

CHR Recreation Therapist

Eldon Wood

2&3CHR Recreation Lead

Chelsea Cole

2&3CHR Recreation Assistant

Volunteers

Ext. 410 or 827-2452 Elizabeth Pahl, BA

Events

Ext. 435 or 332-5227 Kimber Lucius

Events & Entertainment

Wellness Team

Ext. 420 or 827-2452

Elizabeth Pahl, BA

Wellness & Volunteer Manager

Susan Dougherty, MS

Fitness Specialist

Bri Dumond, BS

Fitness Specialist

Alicia Feldpausch

Massage Therapist

Transportation

Ext. 267 or 927-1209 Abdullah Masood

Director—ext. 371

Dave Alward / Terry Lickman /

Rich Schneider

Drivers

Cathy Privette, Scheduler February Upcoming Events

1 Winter Tea Event 14 Valentine’s Day Social 28 Mardi Gras Celebration

January Highlights 6 Billy Graham Special Presentation 9 Monthly Men’s Event 11 Intergenerational Exercise 11 Annual Chili Cook-off 12 “Thursday Special” with Peter Bergin 16 Martin Luther King Day 16 Big House Book Club 16 Walter Verdehr Performance 18 Artist Studio 19 Double Play: Flute & Tuba 20 Preuss Pets Animal Encounter 25 Lansing Matinee Musicale 26 Bird Group with Gene W. 27 International Culture Festival 28 Student Piano Recital

January Birthdays1 Tom Hazlett

1 Bonnie Keller Garay

3 Robert Wasserman

4 Ursula Holloway

6 Alvin Whitfield

8 Bruce Greenman

8 Edythe Acton

10 Cathy DeRose

13 John Williams

13 Mary Fiedler

14 Pat McCuaig

14 Jewel Polk

14 Elizabeth Boerman

14 Loretta Kirchen

15 Loretta Suelter

18 Marilyn Ledebuhr

18 Bernice Servantes

19 Dorothy Coulson

19 Robert Erbes

20 Donald Griffin

21 Maxine Thompson

22 Lynwood Speer

23 Inez Snyder

23 Baby Grace Pendelton

26 Barbara MacBriar

26 Virginia Scott

27 Mary Wyrembelski

27 Ronald Stowitts

28 Alice Donohue

29 Joan Rifon

30 Betty Weaver

30 Connie Timmer