FLU SEASON HERE

That wonderful time of year is here again and unfortunately I’m not refer-ring to Thanksgiving or Christmas. Yes, we are into another “flu season”. We have been VERY fortunate the last cou-ple years in that we have avoided any major issues with residents contracting the flu. Although we encourage and en-joy visitors at all times day and night, we strongly advise and REQUEST that if you are experiencing any symptoms with the flu, please refrain from visiting until your symptoms clear up. THANK YOU

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION!!!!

SEASON OF THANKSGIVING

Every day of the week at WRC we have what we call our “stand up” meeting. A group of about 12 staff members get together to review the last 24 hours and look forward to the day ahead. We re-view resident medical conditions, trans-portation to medical appointments, up-coming activities, etc. Recently I asked this group of co-workers what they are REALLY, REALLY thankful for in this sea-son of thanksgiving. The predominant answer was: FAMILY. This got me think-ing about the incredible “family” we have here at WRC! While we are not technically family, I have long said that my staff and I feel and act like we are “extended family” for each and every resident. I think this is what makes WRC such a special place. We ARE a family taking care of family – nothing more, nothing less. It is our commit-ment and it is truly who we ARE!!!

Activities: Life at WRC

Spotlight #1

Jenn BLaine

Spotlight #2

Teagan Lynkins

www.wellsvillerc.com volume 11, issue 12

2nd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GONG SHOW

It is with GREAT excitement that I an-nounce we will be hosting the 2nd annu-al Christmas Gong Show on Wednes-day, December 18 at 2:45. This is a “gift” for our residents and I must say it is one of the most unique and unusual gifts we could ever provide. We recruit talent (sometimes questionable?) from our staff, our residents, the local school and community to perform an act which will be judged by a panel of “experts.” So if YOU are reading this right now, I REQUEST you call Traci at 785-883-4101 and sign up for this in-credible event. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!! Also, if you know of someone who might be interested, please tell them to give us a call. We already have several acts on board but we are look-ing for more. Talent or no talent, you are welcome to be in our Christmas Gong Show. It is outrageous AND fun. Hope to see you on the 18th!!

‘til next month,

Scott

DECEMBER 2019

Scott Averill Owner

Jill McCoy Administrator

Tim Sullivan Business Office

Manager

Traci Lewis Reception

Dorothy Adams

Social Services

Amy Singleterry Food Services

Paul Surber

Environmental Services

Jennifer Carpenter

Lifestyle Coordinator

Kristine Martinez Director of Nursing/

MDS Coordinator

Jenn Blaine Therapy Director

Holly Manny Assistant DON

Arlene Tomlinson Housekeeping/Laundry

Bill resides in Sunrise Assisted Living neighbor-

hood and Alta is a resident in the Meadowlark

neighborhood here at WRC. He was born Feb-

ruary 2, 1934; she, February 17, 1936 in/around

Stanberry, Missouri. The year Alta was born,

there was a snow storm and her father hooked

up the horses and took her mother to town to

deliver Alta; Bill was born on his family farm.

Bill and Alta were married May 2nd, 1954 and

raised 4 children; 3 daughters and 1 son. They

also fostered many other children. Bill and Alta

are grandparents to 13 and great grandparents

to 13.

The Beatys owned a grocery store in Troy, Kan-

sas for 20 years before getting into the barbeque

business. They would frequently deliver their bbq

to stores like Price Chopper, Hy-Vee and other

affiliates.

Their favorite holiday is Christmas. Spending

time with family and celebrating the Lord Jesus

Christ.

The Beatys traveled with their children to many

states and enjoyed their family time. Bill would

love to see Petra, a city in Jordan. Petra was

carved into the colorful sandstone cliffs perhaps

as early as the 5th century BC.

Welcome Bill and Alta to our WRC family!

Jackie is WRC’s night LPN. She resides in Paola.

Jackie has one son and one daughter; a grandson

and another grandchild on the way.

When she is not working, Jackie enjoys listening to

true crime and exploring abandoned houses. She is

a big fan of coffee as well.

Jackie would love to vacation in a cabin in the

mountains overlooking a lake. The cabin would be

large enough for her to have her family there as

well. Making memories and enjoying the beauty of

nature.

When asked her favorite part about working at

WRC, Jackie said it’s the family atmosphere. We

are glad to have you here!

Bill and Alta Beaty Jackie Holland

Welcome to WRC

Edna Meyer

Jim Wright

Colleen Coulson

And We Will Miss……..

Jackie with

Bill and Alta

Beaty.

Time flies by so fast around here at WRC! Can’t believe De-cember is here already !

Veteran’s Day

A very special thank you to all the volunteers and staff who made the Veteran’s Day celebration so meaningful.

Presentation of the Flags:

American Legion Auxiliary Post 194

(Marvin Hutchinson and PFC Cheyenne Jensen)

(Helpers: Paul Seber, Robynn Woods, Mrs. Melick, Aubrey Wood)

Guest Speakers:

*Freedom is No Free: Kristine Martinez

*4th District Vice Commander Keith Melick

*The Story of the Star Spangled Banner:

Robert Kramer

*The POW MIA Remembrance Ceremony:

Robi Boland

*The Meaning of the 13 Folds of the American Flag:

Jenn Blaine

*Folding of the flag: Marvin Hutchinson/April Kite

*Presentation of Certificates/Medals honoring our Veterans: Tim Sullivan

*The Story behind TAPS: Esther Raugewitz

*Playing of TAPS: PFC Cheyenne Jensen

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Birthdays

2nd Barb Donart/Edna Gay

4th Jane MacGee

18th Jerry Boehm

24th Wanda Ballinger

25th Norma Loller

Donuts with Maintenance is sure a success! The residents love their time with Paul and Robynn. If you haven’t seen them on Facebook, you need to check out their costumes They have now. It is spectacular!

WRC wants to give a big THANK YOU to WES 1st grade class for coming over and sharing their music program . We enjoy listening to them sing and welcome their smiling faces to come back any time.

The weather has been pretty good this last month. Satur-day van rides have been great! The residents get the chance to go out and see the last of the foliage change colors and fall. Of course– they get excited about the ice cream on the rides too!

We have all enjoyed all the entertainment that has come out to play for us. The residents love to smile, sing and, of course, DANCE!!

Upcoming Events for December:

December 14th, 3:00 – Bring the family out for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause

December 18th, 2:45 - 2nd Annual Christmas Gong Show! Please sign up and join us for some fun!! Contact Traci to sign up.

As always, we want to give a big SHOUT OUT to all of our volunteers! Our volunteers are beyond amazing and we appreciate them!

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A note from Jennifer Carpenter, Lifestyle Coordinator:

The year is just about over. It has been a good year, one filled with fun and excitement; a year where we have made new friends and lost friends. One where some of us needed encouragement, an ear to listen; a year we have needed a shoulder to lean on and arms to embrace us.

I’ve been so blessed to work with the volunteers at Wells-ville Retirement Community. Throughout the year our volun-teers have provided wonderful services to our residents. Here are some of the services our volunteers provide: The shoulder, the ear, the arms (I mentioned), worship services, devotions, bible study, music, table games, crafts, one to one visits, manicures, bingo, special treats, gifts, helping with outings, writing letters, being a pen pal, reading... The list goes on.

WRC volunteers are like Duracell batteries; they continue to give the precious gift of themselves.

I just want to thank you and remind you every contribution and service is invaluable. Your untiring efforts throughout the year are appreciated Our president said “Let’s make America great again”. I be-lieve America has always been great. Not only America but the world because of VOLUNTEERS like yourself. Your ea-gerness to reach out with a smile is special and wonderful. You all are very special people!!! THANK YOU for making WRC a great place to live.

December Activities : Holiday Style

It’s Cold and Flu Season.

We all love visits from family and friends

But we ask– if you are feeling under the weather,

Please visit us when you are well.

Wellsville Retirement Community

304 W. 7th

Wellsville, Kansas 66092

Jenn Blaine

SPOTLIGHT #1 is on Jenn Blaine, our Director of Therapy. She was born in Emporia, Kansas and raised in various towns throughout Kansas. She went to three different high schools and graduated from Ottawa. Jenn is married with three sons 19, 13 and 10. They keep her busy in the stands and at practices with their many sporting events.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: During high school, we would go to the local gas station “Lenny’s” and get food before sporting practices.

3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: quirky, silly and kind

IF I COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN TIME I WOULD: I would be curi-ous what 2029 will be like. I want to know what is happening with my family.

A PERSON IN MY LIFE WHO HAS INSPIRED ME IS: my mom…she blows me away with her patient, encouragement and talent.

IF I COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER: I want to be like Violet on the Incredibles….she can disappear.

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: drink wine, wear sweatpants near the fireplace with background music.

MY BIGGEST FEAR IS: Failing as a parent.

A WEBSITE I VISIT EVERY DAY IS: Facebook.

IF I COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE WORLD: Everyone can love who you want to love.

SPOTLIGHT #2 is on Teagan Lynkins who was born in Derby, Kansas and raised in Wellsville. He just became a C.N.A. and is currently training at WRC. He lives with his parents and has 10 siblings. Teagan’s hobbies include calligraphy and playing the saxophone. He wants to be a nurse and working toward that goal.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: graduation!

3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME: competitive, light-hearted and hap-py

IF I COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN TIME I WOULD: back to 1941 because of WWII

A PERSON IN MY LIFE WHO HAS INSPIRED ME IS: my parents

IF I COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER: teleportation

MY FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX IS: watching TV

MY BIGGEST FEAR IS: disappointing people

A WEBSITE I VISIT EVERY DAY IS: I really don’t do computers much!

IF I COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT THE WORLD: change to hostility between peo-ple….everyone get along.

Teagan Lynkins

Please RSVP by

December 18th

Christmas Dinner

Served at Noon

785.883.4101 Traci