Love Honor Provide

December 2016

1071 Fulton Ave., Sacramento, CA 95825 916.971.4800 License# 347004156 www.carltonseniorliving.com

The Carlton Times

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that adults, including the elderly, get between 7-8hours of sleep, while teenagers need approximately 9-10 hours of sleep each night. School-aged childrenneed at least 10 hours a day. The amount of sleep that an individual requires varies, depending on factorslike age, activity level, and other health issues. 5 effects of Sleep Deprivation Over time, occasional badsleep and continued poor sleep can build up, and affect life in some severe ways. These include:

1. Chronically sleep-deprived individuals are at risk of weight gain, which can lead to physical issues andunhappiness in general;

2. Hormone levels can be disrupted, particularly the stress hormone cortisol, and the appetite-regulatinghormone, leptin;

3. Weakened immunity to illness;

4. Decreased alertness and reaction time can lead to accidents, for individuals who are driving, or justgoing about their day. WebMD notes that getting just 1.5 hours less sleep than needed can lead to a 32percent reduction in alertness.

5. Increased mortality risk for those adults who get less than six hours of sleep each night. WebMD alsoreports that sleep is a bigger risk factor for early death than smoking or high blood pressure.

The bottom line is that getting enough sleep is important to living a healthy and productive life.Unplugging from the ever-connected society and putting off TV time can go a long way toward helpingindividuals get more sleep.

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Get a Great Night Sleep

Being kissed under the mistletoe has been a Christmas tradition for more than a thousand years. But mistletoeis not only associated with a gentle kiss, it has a lore all its own.To the ancient Scandinavians, mistletoe symbolized peace. Enemies meeting under the mistletoe declared atruce until the following day. On a more domestic note, disgruntled spouses kissed and made up under thegreenery.The Druids believed mistletoe possessed magical powers. Their priests cut the plant with golden sickles andgathered the trimmings on white cloth so the plant would never touch the earth and lose its enchantment.The French didn't like it. They said mistletoe was cursed because it grew on the wood from which the cross ofChrist was made and that it was doomed to be a rootless parasite forever.In the Middle Ages, mistletoe was hung from ceilings in Europe to ward off evil, or it was dangled over doorsto prevent the entrance of witches. If mistletoe was suspended over a crib, the child was said to be safe fromkidnapping.Viking lore describes the goddess of love, Frigga, who made each plant and animal promise not to kill her sonBaldur. She forgot the mistletoe plant and Baldur was killed by a spear made from it. The white berries on themistletoe are said to have been created from her tears.When her son returned to life, Frigga proclaimed the mistletoe to be sacred. She kissed everyone who passedunder it and decreed the plant should henceforth bring love. This is said to be the origin of kissing under themistletoe.So go ahead. Kiss under the mistletoe, have fun doing it, and give a nod to Frigga for starting a very enjoyablecustom.

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Enhanced Management Team

Lisa Schumann Marybel Parker Manny Dirar Retirement Counselors Executive Director Resident Services Associate Director Amanda Friedman Ana Cardenas

DJ Banar MJ Marilyn Royce Tou Yang Nick Schumann Plant Operations Chef Personal Expressions Dining Room Resident Liaison

PCManager

Dear Residents, Families, Friends and Staff,

I find myself in amazement that we are creeping our way into another holiday season. I have alwaysenjoyed this time of year; the lights, tress and music are magical to me. I have many fond memoriesof these holidays celebrating them with my family and friends. For the last 12 years I have had theprivilege to also celebrate the holidays with Carlton Senior Living, the residents and staff who truly

warm my heart.Together we have created traditions that we will remember and that will be with us

always.

This time of year always takes my breath away and reminds me how very fortunate I am in my life.I have many blessing to be thankful for and one of them is the chance to be a part of Carlton SeniorLiving. The residents, families, and staff members have become part of my family. I am thankful for

the relationships I have with all of you.

Please make a point to celebrate this season here in your home. Remind your friends and family tojoin us at our Holiday Open House, and the Holiday Sunday Brunch, you won't want to miss them!

Please make sure you make your reservations at the front desk.

Our celebrations are always joyful and I look forward to celebrating with you and your family.I wish you all a magical holiday season, filled with joy and happiness as you spend the days with

people who you love.

Warmest Holiday Wishes,Lisa Schumann Executive Director

TyrishaRiser “We honor our residents with love and

proudly provide life enriching experiences.”

Thursday, December 1

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 Resident Activity Meeting (PE)10:00 Men’s Parkinson’s Group (TV)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Art: George Seurat (PE) 2:15 Fred Edano on Piano (LR) 3:00 Art with Allison (PE) 6:30 Sacramento Ballet Concert (CPS-LR)

Friday, December 2

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: (FD)10:30 Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music Thru the Generations: 1990’s (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Elaine Lord Trio (CPS) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Saturday, December 3 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)

10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Tea & Trivia (PE) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE)

3:00 Movement Thru Music (GG) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Key

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

From the Chef's Cutting Board...

Tis' the season to be Jolly.... welcome toDecember. Citrus is blooming, winter squash arebooming, and the weather is gloomy. But keepwarm, we are starting a new series of soups,

stews, and slow braised entrees in the month ofDecember. From traditional items like pot pie

(served in a puff pastry vol au vent), to a renditionof Chicken Coq au Vin (a traditional French dish of

chicken slow braised in wine).

Having the opportunity to sit down with many ofour residents, as well as local community, I am

finding that comfort food is the most welcoming.Winter is the perfect time to ensure we are serving

your favorites. If you have a special recipe, ordish, please drop me a note, an email, or just ask

for me, and let's talk about how we can haveothers try your favorite meal.

Keep an eye out this month for our Open House onthe 8th. A winter wonderland of International

Cuisine, and many holiday favorites. Also we willbe featuring our first combination dinner of ThemeNight and Birthday night.... Surfin' Santa's Surf &

Turf! Also, the night before Christmas we will havea Prime Rib night, and an Egg Nog stationafterwards. This month also will have a

spectacular Brunch, a phenomenal ChristmasLuncheon, and our annual ringing in the New Year

on New Year's Eve.

Please continue filling out comment cards, and joinus for the Food Committee to voice any

opportunities that my staff and I can make better.If you have any recipes, ideas, or suggestions -feel free to drop them by the dining room, front

desk, or email me atmjackson@carltonseniorliving.com.

Happy BirthdayRiley Price

Sunday, December 4 Thursday, December 8 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Sunday Social (Cafe)10:00 SPCA: Love on Loan (LR)10:30 Beach Volleyball (PE) 1:15 Hand Spa (PE) 3:00 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE)

3:00 Bible Study with Edward (TV) 6:00 Sunday Movie (TV)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Card-Making (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (PE) 4:30 Holiday Open House PartyMusic starts at 4:30, Carolers 5:30, & Train

Monday, December 5 Friday, December 9 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Trivia (GG) 1:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Target (FD)10:30 Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music of Andy Williams (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Six String Daisy (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV) 6:30 Northminster Bell Choir (CPS-LR)

Tuesday, December 6 Saturday, December 10 9:00 Eye Glass Cleaning (LR) 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Art: Munch (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:00 Weight & Blood Pressure Clinic (FD) 1:15 Teacher’s Choice (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (PE)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Root Beer Floats (Cafe) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, December 7 Key 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Rite Aid Shopping (FD)10:30 Fremont Choir Sings (LR) 1:15 Classical Music (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Tommy T (LR) 5:00 Christmas Tree Light Outing (FD)

6:00 Communion (CPS-TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Happy BirthdaySamuel Kamau

Happy BirthdayBorys Lopez

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Sunday, December 11 Thursday, December 15 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Morning Stretchers (PE)10:15 Soccer (PE) 1:15 Grace Worship Service (LR) 2:15 Mexican Train Dominoes (PE) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)

1:15 Music: Dan Hicks (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (PE)

Monday, December 12 Friday, December 16 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Lisa’s ALL DAY Cooking Class (CPS-PE)10:30 Reminisce (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (CPS-FD)

1:15 Fun & Games (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Safeway and CVS (FD)10:30 Social & Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music Thru the Generations: 1500’s (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:00 Shabbat (CPS-PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Robert Greene (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, December 13 Saturday, December 17 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Bell Choir (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:30 New Resident Luncheon (DR) 1:15 Travel: Alaska (PE)

2:15 Resident Food Committee (PE) 3:00 Music with Liz (PE)

4:30 Birthday & Theme Dinner (DR)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies with Liz (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Tea & Trivia (Cafe) 1:30 Early Bingo (CPS-PE) 2:00 Adventurers’ Club Carolers (LR)

2:00 Music: Cab Calloway (PE)3:00 Movement thru Music (GG)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)Wednesday, December 14 Key

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Cost Plus World Market (FD)

10:30 Trivia (Cafe) 1:15 Music of Sinatra (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Beny & Sax (LR)

5:00 Christmas Tree Light Outing (FD) 6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Happy 100th Birthday Lucille GrosserHappy Birthday Alice Massey

Happy BirthdayShirley Lovell

Sunday, December 18 Thursday, December 22 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Sunday Social (Cafe)10:30 Morning Stretchers (GG)11:00 Chair Soccer (GG)11:00 Christmas Brunch (DR) 1:00 Art with Allison (PE)

1:30 Cookie Connection (Cafe) 2:00 Exercise with Allison (GG) 3:00 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE) 3:00 Bible Study with Edward (TV) 6:00 Sunday Movie (TV)

9:00 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Music: Mystery Composer (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (PE)

Monday, December 19 Friday, December 23 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (LR)10:30 Ball Toss (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (FD) 1:30 Ice Cream Social (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Elaine Lord Accordion (CPS-LR) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Home Goods (FD)10:45 Current Events & Social (Cafe) 1:15 Music: John Denver (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:00 Shabbat (CPS-PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Mellow Fellas (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, December 20 Saturday, December 24 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)11:00 Weight & Blood Pressure Clinic (FD) 1:15 History of Bells (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (PE)

Wear Your Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies with Liz (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Root Beer Floats (Cafe) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Wednesday, December 21 Key 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)

10:00 Rite Aid Shopping (FD)10:30 Reminiscing (Cafe)11:00 Trivia (Cafe) 1:15 Music: Connie Francis (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: Jerry Lopes (LR) 6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Happy BirthdayVictoria Walls

Happy BirthdayJohn Ramirez

Sunday, December 25 Thursday, December 29 9:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Morning Stretchers (Cafe)10:15 Fun with Words (PE) 1:15 Grace Worship Service (LR) 2:15 Cookie Connection (Cafe) 2:30 Bingo at Carlton (CPS-PE)

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar)

1:15 Music: Mary Martin (PE) 2:15 Music with Liz (PE)

Monday, December 26 Friday, December 30

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Chair Soccer (GG)11:00 Walkie Talkies (CPS-FD) 1:15 Resident Council Meeting (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:00 Shopping: Trader Joe’s (FD)10:30 Social & Current Events (Cafe) 1:15 Music Thru the Generations: 1600’s (PE) 2:30 Bingo (PE) 3:30 Happy Hour: 4 on 6 Band (CPS)

6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

Tuesday, December 27 Saturday, December 31 9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (GG)10:15 Trivia (GG)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 1:15 Art: Matisse (PE) 2:30 Music with Liz (PE)

9:30 Fabulous Fitness (PE)10:00 to 11:00 General Store Open (CPS)10:15 Keyboard Melodies (PE)11:00 Balance Fitness (Bar) 2:30 Bingo (CPS-PE)

1:15 Iced Tea & Trivia (PE) 6:00 Evening Movie (TV)

6:30 New Year’s Eve Party (CPS-LR) “ Black & White & Gold Affair”

Wednesday, December 28 Key 9:00 Casino Outing (FD)

9:30 Live 2B Healthy (GG)10:30 Trivia (Cafe) 1:15 Music: Louis Prima (PE)

3:30 Happy Hour: Song Birds (LR) 6:00 Communion (TV)

1st Floor: LR: Living Room, GA: Game AreaDR: Dining Room, GG: Golf Green, AT: Atrium

FD: Front Desk, FP: Fireplace2nd Floor: TV: TV Room, Lib: Library,

BS: Beauty Salon, CC: Cafe,PE: Personal Expressions Room

CPS denotes Carlton Plaza

Boldfaced Activities are led by our Helping Hearts

Happy BirthdayJuliet Yang

Happy BirthdayLucille Harder

Merry Christmas

Tuesday, April 29 Hug Day

Wednesday, April 30

Doctor Shuttles

Outings & Shopping Shuttles

Church Shuttles

Your 2016 Resident CouncilPresident: John KehoeVice President: Elizabeth FlemingFood Chair: John & ElizabethActivity Chair: Jack HazekampWelcoming Chair: Roberta Lloyd

If you have any concerns, please speak with any of your resident officers.

Lions Club , Grace Church, Glenn KeyesLinda Jenkins, Friends of Fremont

& SPCA.

Helping Hearts

Available every Monday, Tuesday & Thursdaybetween the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.Please schedule your appointments with the

front desk at least 48 hours ahead of theappointment. We will need full address,

Doctor’s name and phone number for everyappointment. Alternate transportation may be

Trips are every Wednesday and Friday mornings tolocal shopping centers or a variety of other outings.

Please check in at the front desk andsign-up weekly if you are interested in going on our

shuttle. Please be sure to bring your own cash tothe outings to make any purchases of your

choosing. If you have suggestions please join us atthe monthly Resident Activity Meeting.

We travel to 6 local churches and we will workto accommodate by providing either round tripor drop off only. Our Sunday church shuttle runsbetween 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. You can sign upfor the shuttle the Friday prior to service at thefront desk. Please meet at front desk half hour

before your scheduled service.

RESIDENTS’ GIFT FUND

Our annual gift of appreciation to our hourlyworkers will be distributed on December 20th.

At this time more than 70 residents have donatedover $23,000 to the gift fund.

There is still time to donate!If you have questions please see any of theResident Council Officers or Committee

Chairpersons

Residents of the Month

December 2016

Dante Trolio

Dante Trolio was born on January 7, 1930 in Dennison, Ohio, to Giovanni andNicoletta. He has no siblings. Prior to moving to California, Dante lived in Moracco.

He moved to Sacramento, California in 1954.

Dante was employed by and served in the Air Force. He has three children; Steve,Anthony and Dominic. He has three grandchildren. In his Dante has enjoyed traveling

to Europe several times, Paris and Rome. His favorite life experience has beentraveling to Paris and seeing the Eiffel Tower.

Dante’s favorite movies are French films. His favorite scent is French perfume. Hisfavorite dish is spaghetti and meatballs. Dante is a fan of OSU Football. Dante’s

favorite time of year is Spring because everything is blooming.

Dante’s notable accomplishment is that he made a lot of money. He hopes to beremembered as a kind, gentle and nice guy. The person he admires most is

Jesus Christ.Dante’s life philosophy is to “live and let live.”

Three words that best describe Dante are; kind, generous and a “man about thetown.” People would be surprised to know that he is a ladies man.

The thing he likes best about Sacramento is the climate, however his favorite city inthe world is Paris. If he could meet any person it would be Hitler to determine if he

was really crazy.

Welcome to Enhanced Dante Trolio!

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When we traveled to Bend, Oregon, we stopped for breakfast in Williams, Ca. As we were leaving,the local paper, Territorial Dispatch, caught my attention with a column titled ENHANCEDLIVING by author, Debbie Petersen who had recently passed away. If I’d known her, I’m surewe would have had much in common. I want to share some of her important and insightful thoughtswith you mixed in with some of my views.

In December we generally dash about buying gifts for all those we love, however we usually forgetthe one important person we should love the most . I have often written aboutthis subject because of its importance and how it affects every aspect of our lives. I am referringto “forgiveness.” Our own happiness and peace of mind comes from being able to forgivefor things we may or may not have done, and others for the way they have hurt us emotionally orphysically. Forgiveness has no boundaries that contain the kind of hurts we’ve given and or receivedboth intentionally and unintentionally. For instance an alcoholic father is too sick to see how hedamages his family, therefore a son or daughter may feel justified in hating that father forever,thereby damaging themselves and all those who love them. A vicious circle.

Petersen says, “Picture a triangle and place pride at the top and then selfishness and fear as thebottom points of the triangle. Pride, selfishness and fear are the three things that trip us up.”Most of us think we are beyond those three, but if you’re irritated because someone is taking toolong in line ahead of you, IT IS PRIDE. If someone hurts your feelings, IT IS PRIDE.

As with anything worthwhile, it takes perfect practice to accomplish this. But first we have to beable to recognize and admit that we behave that way. Once we do, it is easier to battle and correct.Of course we may falter, but then we just pick ourselves up and try to do better. We are muchhappier when we succeed. Unhappiness comes from not forgiving. To be unforgiving causes usto be bitter, resentful, (hateful) and unbending. Clearly it is pride that makes us feel justified inholding on to those heavy ugly resentful feelings even though they may have been justified at thetime and made us feel better, in the long run, it ruins our health, and our relationships, for itcannot be hidden.

We are afraid to love for fear of not being able to trust. We areselfish because we want to hold on to the hate/resentment. We are justified we have convincedourselves. And selfish because we are spiteful, denying the person who offended us, the same peaceof mind that we too deserve to have. It is clear that no man is an island. And one person’s negativeenergy affects the energy of all those who live, work and associate with us.

We wish you a Happy Holidays season filled with self love, forgiveness and the happiness thatcomes from that simple but important act.

Debbie Petersen, author of