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Sue Jensen

I am so thrilled to have the warmer and longer days again for many reasons. One being the

near reality of gardening again. I’m especially excited for the NW berries.

Although we do use fresh vegetables in our menu year around, there’s nothing like the

abundance of ripe, vine picked produce right in our area. I also love the fresh herbs we receive from

some of the residents. Not only does it add a great finishing touch to our home made soup but there’s

something beautiful and communal about sharing and receiving from the garden.

Our fabulous team in the cafe is a joy to cook and learn new techniques from. I am grateful to

have such caring and committed people in the kitchen (including our volunteers). What astonishes

me is the fact that every employee in the kitchen has a willing attitude. Just last week, Rose offered a

new way of preparing a recipe she has been making for quite a while. The response was that it was

delicious! Kyle is putting his hard working creative culinary techniques to use every day he comes to

work and it sure shows. I’m proud to work with such a great team!

Our current regular volunteers are Esther Balchunas, Evelyn Long, Alice Werner, Rollie

Halberg and Renate Matzke. The friendship and help from our volunteers is a great part of the suc-

cess of the Cafe.

Happy Spring, Sue Jensen – Executive Chef

Dolores DeMarco #109

We welcome Dolores , who recently moved back to the Village, where she had lived with her hus-

band, Adolph, un�l he became ill. He recently passed a er they had been married for 65 years.

They also lived in a house nearby for 57 years. Dolores has three daughters and four grand-

daughters. You may have heard of her oldest, Ka�e Harman, who was crowned Miss America in

2002 and s�ll performs across the country.

Dolores worked at Shriner’s hospital, Farmers Insurance and the Federal Government. A er her

girls were older, she returned to work for the Multnomah County Court System which later became

the Oregon State Judicial System from which she re�red a er 24 years. Ask her about her years

with the courts; she has some very interes�ng stories.

Anne Mo5ce

WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT IF WE COULD PUT OURSELVES IN

THE DRYER FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND COME OUT

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Happy Spring!

I sure love spring, don’t you? The days getting longer and warmer, the freshness in the air, the colors, budding trees and flowers all contribute to a lighter heart and mood! Easter is late this year and I am so happy for the extra weeks to prepare my church choir and orchestra for our Good Friday cantata. You are all invited to attend it on April 19th at Gresham United Methodist Church. Posters and flyers with all the details will be available in the community building. The entertainer for our Village birthday party in March was wonderful: Dick Harman and his “Revisiting Radio” brought back lots of memories for everyone who attended. Look for his return to The Village with more radio shows and fun facts from pre-TV years! Our new chime choir is off to a great start! We have a lot of fun together and are learning new skills to create beautiful harmonies and sounds. Drop by the community building Mondays between 3 and 4 to listen or join us! We have so many wonderful opportunities to connect with our neighbors here at The Village. I highly encourage you to challenge yourself to something new. The Bookworms book club could use some more readers to discuss the monthly book. Multnomah County Library Outreach will be bringing 10 copies of the book for the month and you can pick up a copy at the office. This month’s book looks delightful: “Little Heathens: Hard times and high spirits on an Iowan farm during the Great Depression.” Another great place to connect and enjoy time with each other is the “Let’s Do Art” group. Bring a personal art project to work on with others or come to get inspired or just visit. Hope you find some new things to try in this month’s newsletter! ~ Solveig

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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS John Barrows #304

Cur�s and Diane Miller-Bunch #101

Becky and Richard Rosnack #28

Phyllis Anderson #105

Music for your

dining pleasure

Come and enjoy a delicious

lunch in the café while your

fellow residents or friends provide

music in the background.

This month’s artist is:

Solveig Nyberg, piano Wednesday, April 10th

We want to hear your musical talents!

Please let us know if you or your neighbors

can share with us.

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CRAFT TIME WITH LOIS FRIDAY, April 12th

1:30 pm ~~ Small Meeting Rm.

Lois helps us make wonderful crafts every month.

Come and enjoy friends and neighbors while you make

something creative. Be sure to sign up!

MEN’S MEETINGS 8:30 am ~ Small Meeting Room

This lively discussion group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

This month’s meetings: April 11th and 25th Come and join them !

APRIL SHOWERS

BINGO

TUESDAY, April 30th 1:00 pm

Community Room

Bring your neighbors and friends for our monthly bingo game.

Enjoy a treat and maybe win some prizes!

KNITTERS & MORE Join us MONDAYS at 2:00 pm

Community Room

Join us every Monday to learn, share and visit! All are welcome!

THE BOOKWORMS BOOK CLUB MONDAY, April 22nd 11:30am to 12:15pm

This group meets the 4th Monday of each month in the Sitting Room of our Community Center.

The book for April is: “Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm during the Depression” 10 books are available in the office –come read and discuss with us!

ZUMBA Mondays at 9:30 Community Room

Zumba is a great workout for everyone and you can do it seated or standing.

COMPUTER HELP THURSDAY, April 11th 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Computer Room

The Library provides us with assistance on the second Thursday of every

month. They provide one on one help with your questions. Be sure to sign

up for your time slot.

LET’S DO ART! TUESDAY, April 16th 10:00am - 12:00 pm

Small Meeting Room

Bring your friends and any art project you’re working on. Bring your own

supplies or we can provide some supplies if you need them.

EXERCISE CLASS Community Room

Meets most Monday, Wednesday and Friday

mornings at 8:30am & every Wednesday at 3:00pm.

APRIL GUESSING CONTEST Come to the office and

guess the number of Easter Eggs!

The March winner was Keith Early with a guess of 250 Lucky Charms . The actual

count was 289.

The Village offers many different worship choices here on Campus

The Village Adventist congregation meets on Saturday mornings at 9:30 am. They offer

vespers on Saturday evening at 6:00pm and a midweek meeting on Wednesday at 6:00pm.

The Village Community church group meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:00pm and has Prayer

Meeting on Wednesdays at 10:00 am., as well as occasional special meetings announced

separately.

All are welcomed and encouraged to attend any or all of the meetings!

April Vespers Programs 6:00 pm Saturdays

April 6th: Ukulele Virtuosos with director, Rae Stewart

April 13th: “It’s Story Time” with Karolyn Bradley

April 20th: “When Jesus Walked on Earth” DVD with Pasto Finck

April 27th: “It’s Happening in Central India” with Jim Reynolds

Don’t miss out on

these wonderful programs!

Dear Village Community,

As we move together into the Spring of the year, we have a lot of things to look forward to.

The Village is once again decked out for Spring and I do not think it an exaggeration to say that this

retirement community is one of the most beautiful in our country. We can also look forward to

Resurrection Sunday as we celebrate together the crowning event in the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

His death was painful and costly to Him and its benefits are free and eternal to us. What a Savior!

John 20: 26-31

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the

doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he

said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my

side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!’

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me you have believed; blessed are those who have

not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this

book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and

that by believing you may have life in his name.

Love in Christ,

Pastor Bob

Village Community Church

Reflective ThoughtsReflective ThoughtsReflective ThoughtsReflective Thoughts Pastor Bob Brotherton

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I picked up a new book last month which has helped me to see more things to be thank-

ful for. It can be easy to see the big things in life to be grateful for. This book has helped me to

see the li?le things, as well, the smile of a child, clean clothes and a washing machine that

works. Being grateful can help reduce stress, improves immunity, and helps one sleep

be?er. Join me this month finding large and small things to be grateful for.

“Gra�tude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns

denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a

house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gra�tude makes sense of our past, brings peace for

today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” - Melody Bea e

~Caroleana

Notes from Resident ServicesNotes from Resident ServicesNotes from Resident ServicesNotes from Resident Services

1 Elaine Brown

1 Evelyn Long

3 Alice Werner

10 Judith Remington

13 Harlen Rude

14 Mary Dannar

14 David Yu

18 Bill Brown

18 Veronica Stai

20 Warren Gough

21 Gladys Wilson

23 Jim Rude

28 Lisa Hood

29 Billie Elkins

30 Barbara Gohl

30 Don Walters

The Village helps our communityThe Village helps our communityThe Village helps our communityThe Village helps our community Turning Lives is led by Clyde Yoshida and they conduct an outreach to our city’s

homeless population. Nancy Armintrout is helping Clyde’s ministry by collecting blankets to be distributed. The blankets may be new or used, but they

must be clean! Nancy is also collecting crochet yarn for someone who makes crochet dolls which are distributed to children in need at Davis School in Rockwood.

If you have either of these items to be donated, please contact: Nancy Armintrout at 503-312-6749.

Dear Residents,

Spring is here and it is nice to have the worst of the cold weather behind us. It is nice to have the changing seasons to keep us thankful for the variety of life's experiences. I wanted to remind you of our policy regarding trips on Transportation Day -Wednesdays. In order to be able to take advantage of our reduced rate for that day, you must make arrangements for the trip before Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Otherwise the trip will need to be charged on a per mile basis like we do on other days. Of course "other conditions apply" also. If you have any questions, please contact us and/or read about it in our Helpful Information Guide. I appreciate the response to my letter regarding the importance of our lifeline service. We have had some additional participants sign up and others that have re-newed their efforts to wear their pendants. If you were impressed to add this protection to your life, please do not put off signing up for the service. Just call us and we will get the process started for you. Lifeline usually charges a setup fee to start the service, but if you signed up in March or will sign up in April The Village will pay that additional amount for you if you sign up before the end of April. Please make use of this wonderful service. The remodels are progressing well with many more being started. There are so many changes going on right now, that I will not list them all, and if I did they might change anyway, but be sure to watch for the list of new residents so you can welcome your new neighbors. The remodels we are currently working on are #'s 33, 66, 38, and 74. Since I am usually here in the building, I have the privilege of hearing our Chime Choir practicing. It is so nice to hear residents making music together. They are doing a wonderful job. We are looking forward to their first performance in the future. As I eat at restaurants and other public places, I am so happy that we have such good food service right here in our Village Cafe. It is hard to match the choices and the quality of food that we serve every day here for lunch in our own cafe. Be sure and make it a part of your routine. If you don't feel up to coming down, we can bring your meal to you. Just give us a call. Our Thankfulness wall question this month is “What are you grateful for this month?” Stop by and share your thoughts and read what others have written.

Have a great April,

Dennis

Administrator’s Corner

Quote for the Month Quote for the Month Quote for the Month Quote for the Month The way which you perceive another person is determined by your own thoughts...

~Tolle

APRIL ACTIVITIES 2019

Resident Spotlight

THURSDAY, March 18th 12:45 pm in the Café

Come enjoy a good lunch with us, have a treat and learn more about our residents and staff.

DINNER OUT TO BOCCELLI’S

TUESDAY, April 16th 4:30 pm ~ $2.00 bus

Eat local! This delicious Italian restaurant located in downtown Gresham is family-

owned and uses local ingredients!

OUTING TO WOODEN SHOES TULIP FIELDS & LUNCH AT COUNTRY COTTAGE

THURSDAY, April 11th 9:00 am ~ $14.00 bus & admission Join us for a beautiful excursion to

Woodburn to view the tulip fields followed by a yummy lunch!

MOVIE MATINEE AT EASTPORT PLAZA

“DUMBO” TUESDAY, April 2nd

12:45 pm ~ $8 bus & ticket

Enjoy comfortable reclining chairs and some popcorn while watching this live action remake of the old classic movie!

BREAKFAST OUT AT DEA’S IN & OUT & SHOPPING AT CHASE ME AGAIN

THURSDAY, April 4th 9:00 am ~ $2 bus

The best way to start the day is with great friends and great

food! Then we’ll go to everyone’s favorite thrift store

in Gresham.

ARBOR DAY WALK WITH JOHN WHITE

FRIDAY, April 26th

1:00 pm

Meet in front of the Community Bldg. John will escort us around our campus and point out some of our wonderful trees!

BUTLER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES TUESDAY, April 23rd

Time to be announced~ Community Room

Music teacher, Michael Lasfetto, will bring his young musicians to entertain us with singing and a marimba band!

RESIDENTS’ MEETING

TUESDAY, April 9th

10:00 am in the Community Room

Don’t miss this important meeting where we will find out what’s happening

in our community.

Door prize drawing!

APRIL ACTIVITIES 2019

TRIP TO CRYSTAL SPRINGS RHODODENDRON GARDEN

& LUNCH OUT

TUESDAY, MAY 2ND

1:00 PM ~ $10 bus & admission

We’ll stroll through these beautiful gardens and then have a delicious lunch afterwards.

NO IT’S NOT APRIL FOOL’S! THE SUNSHINE IS REAL AND

FEELS SO GOOD!!!REMEMBER TO RINSE OUT YOUR POP

CANS AND BOTTLES BEFORE YOU BRING THEM DOWN

TO PUT IN THE FOUNDATION BINS. PLEASE DO NOT

PUT ANY GARBAGE IN THESE CANS. THANK YOU FOR

YOUR DONATIONS AS THEY DO AMOUNT TO QUITE A

LOT OF MONEY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND

GIVE YOU GOOD HEALTH. ~JAN

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THE VILLAGE SPRING DINNER THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH

12:00 pm ~~ $10.00 Be sure to sign up early for this month’s delicious special dinner:

Cole Slaw & Whole Grain Bread Fried Chicken (1 white/1dark piece)

Homemade Vege Fried Chiken Mashed Potatoes w/Country Gravy

Asparagus Special Lemon Treat for Dessert

MUST sign up by noon, Tuesday, April 23rd. Those signing up after that will pay $11.00 per person

VILLAGE COMMUNITY GATHERING

Every Monday @ 1pm in Community Room

Monday April 1st: Recycling with Kristen

Kristen from the City of Gresham will be here to share helpful hints and tips on Recycling. Learn how to re-duce waste in your everyday life.

Monday April 8th:::: Adventist Health, Ashima

Ashima from Adventist Health will come share about Advance Directives and the new POLST form.

Monday April 15: Potpourri of Helpful Hints, w/ Ramona Newman

Come hear from our dear friend and resident, Ramona and learn some helpful tips and hints for your daily life.

Monday April 22: Oregon Historical Society

Sherry Johnston from the Oregon Historical Society will be here again and will share on the history of the Oregon Trail. Come learn about the migration filled with hope and promise for a “Second Eden.” Bring a friend and enjoy a treat while hearing about Oregon’s history!

Monday April 29th: HomeCare 101, with Jennifer Jennifer from Home Instead will be with us again, and will share about home care. There will be time at the end to answer your questions. As always, family members are welcome.