January 2017 • 12295 Schold Place NW • Silverdale, WA 98383 • 360-692-1228

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Peggy Reece

Happy INSIDE Page 2: Country Meadows

Page 3: Clearbrook Inn

Page 4: The Ridge

Page 5: Happy New Year

Page 6: Featured Staff Member

Page 7: Featured Resident

Page 8: Here’s to Your Health Do you enjoy writing? Are you still

one of those faithful few who bless the lives of others with a simple thank you note or better yet, a nice long newsy letter? Thanks—or no thanks—to text messaging and email, handwritten letters are becoming a thing of the past. It is true that we welcome any contact with those we love, but will future generations thrill to the familiar handwriting on a letter in the mail from someone special?

Consider writing as a new year activity! Get a new pen, some inviting paper (Lines or no lines? Colors or white? Big tablets or little stationery?), and a cup of tea (or beverage of your choice) and begin. No one expects the Nobel prize winning work of 88-year old Doris Lessing, who wrote her entire life, was “intellectually restless, curious about the changing world around us.” At Country Meadows we have a group of people who meet every other week to write “their story.” With a little coaching from their friend Judith, they record their life experiences on paper to share with others, especially their family members and friends, who enjoy

NEW YEAR all that they have to share.

Not all of us have a writing coach available to us. But we can still write! Just put pen to paper—you could start with a list—well, some-thing more than groceries—what about a list of goals? It is said that when we write down things that matter to us, it is a conscious affirmation that we are interested in living our lives fully and with intention. Write down positive things you would like to think about or see happen in your life or

the lives of those you love. Record your day; recount your blessings.

Whatever your aims for this new year, bringing little moments of joy into the lives of others can be a by product of the things you decide to do for your-self. Use those new pens and paper to improve the

life of someone you know by sending them a little note. It can be a note to someone you wish you could see more often. It can be a thank you for a smile shared that brightened your day. You can make this a happy new year by investing in the lives of others, one little note at a time! Now pick up that pen...

Peggy Reece

Keep in mind the encouraging words of Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is

that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world! How lovely that everyone, great

and small, can make a contribution straight away!”

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Joyce & Bee’s Lefse making supervised by Gordon; Michael & Marlon shoveling to make safe

walkways; Kim from Therapy joined us for lefse—she’s

After a delicious lunch at Duke’s Chowder House on Ruston Way, we stopped at the Almond Roca Factory

The Merry Ole Souls entertaining at The Ridge

January 2017 Event Highlights

ROMEO CLUB Thursday January 5th, depart at 10:00a.m.

It’s the Romeo Club vs. Bacon at Shari’s

January Birthday Party Wednesday January 11th at 1:30 p.m.

Pianist Roberta Daniel will entertain us as we enjoy cake and punch and celebrate our

January birthdays.

The Habit Burgers & Sierra Trading Post Thursday January 12th, depart 11:00 a.m. Shop and eat local! We’ll visit our own “The Trails” shopping center to discover more of their many fun dining & shopping options

Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Kitsap Mall on the 4th

Trader Joe’s on the 13th Safeway every week

Wine & Cheese Social Wednesday January 18th at 1:30 p.m.

Music by Marty Jagodensky on guitar-he does a great rendition of “Ghost Riders in

the Sky”-and the lovely cheese tray by Chef Sarah accompanied by a selection of your favorite wines. The Grange Meeting will

follow at 2:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard! Various days and times of the week

Our “antique” shuffleboard table beckons when the weather outside is uninviting. With a few warm-up slides of the weights you will

be able to challenge the pros!

Clearwater Casino Wednesday January 25th, depart 12:30 p.m.

The bus takes a lucky bunch on the last Wednesday of each month to try their luck at

the newly remodeled Clearwater Casino.

C.I. Shenanigans on Ruston Way Thursday January 26th, depart 10:00 a.m.

The scenic drive over the Narrows Bridge and along the Tacoma waterfront will result today in lunch at C.I. Shenanigans, who say they

are dedicated to bringing you the best seafood, steaks and cocktails in Tacoma.

Stand often in the company of dreamers; they tickle your common sense and

believe that you can achieve things which are impossible. ~Radmacher

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Cookie makers! Or is that cookie monsters?

Out to Lunch January 23 @ 11:00 Olive Garden

January 30 @ 11:00 Red Lobster

Grocery Shopping January 2 @ 10:30 a.m. Safeway in Silverdale

Tuesday January 3 @ 10:30 a.m.

Pet Therapy with Tessa

Thursday January 5 @ 2:00 p.m.

Build a Snowman Fun followed by a warm up with hot cocoa and cookies

Friday January 6 @ 2:00 p.m.

Birthday Party with Marty Jagodensky

Sunday January 8 @ 2:00 p.m.

“Cause for Joy” Musical Concert

Monday January 9 @ 10:30 a.m.

Mochas with Marti

Monday January 9 @ 1:30 p.m.

Something new just for you: Gentlemen’s Hour

Thursday January 12 @ 2:00 p.m.

Four Star Singers Sing-a-long

Friday January 13 @ 2:00 p.m.

Resident Council with Snowball Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Bingo

Wednesday January 18 @ 2:00 p.m.

Vince Pace at the Keyboard

Thursday January 19 @ 2:00 p.m.

Sing-a-long with Margie

Friday January 20 @ 2:00 p.m.

Happy Hour with Music by Trisha on Piano

Tuesday January 24 @ 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy music with Fluffy and stay to make snowflakes!

Thursday January 26 @ 2:00 p.m.

Dog Sled Races

Friday January 27 @ 2:00 p.m.

Wine & Cheese Social with Marti at the piano

Christmas music, presents, baking, crafts!

Courage doesn’t always roar; sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end

of the day, saying “I will try again tomorrow.” ~Mary Ann Radmacher

JANUARY 2017

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The Ridge provides a comprehensive

activity program that specializes in

memory/dementia stimulation.

Loved ones are encouraged to join us

for our daily activities,

special events & outings!

Be sure to check out our calendar

at the Ridge or visit our website to

discover the events unique to each

week—so many of our activities are

in keeping with the season and we

look forward to having you with us

for the daily activities as well as the

special events and outings

that January will bring!

The Ridge warmly invites family members

and friends to attend our monthly Support

Group. At 1:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of

each month we serve a light lunch and visit

around the table, sharing our questions

and concerns, being encouraged by each

other and learning from educational

presentations or visiting professionals.

Everyone is welcome and respite care is

provided for guests during the meeting.

In January, in the Pacific Northwest, we think of snow! Although the only

snow we may see will be in our beautiful mountains, we still like to remember the fun we used to have with our families enjoying winter

sports or just a good ol’ snowball fight!

Join us on Friday January 6th at 3:00 when somehow or other we will build

a snowman!

On Tuesday January 24th at 1:30 get your throwing arm warmed up and find a good pair of mittens because we

are having a Snowball Festival!

Sundays at The Ridge start the week with good things:

9:30 warm up with Sunday Stretch 10:00 get engaged with News & Nibbles 11:00 be inspired with our Hymn Sing

1:00 is the time for games in the Square

We love Mondays! We start every day by warming up our bodies and our brains with Exercise and News & Nibbles. But

on Mondays, besides Bingo or Brain Games, we get Mochas with M&M!

Tuesdays we look forward to Pet Therapy and Feeding the Birds. An added treat on the 3rd is music by the

Heart Singers.

Wednesday is full of activity with United Generations and Cooking Experience, followed by manicures, coloring and book club. On the 25th we have our

birthday party with Dan Willman at 2:00.

Diesel

the Therapy Horse joins us on Thurs-day the 12th at 3:30, and every

Thursday at 6:00 we look forward to aromatherapy and hand massage.

Friday brings a variety of activities after exercise: out to eat, live music and our favorite, the Friday Night Drive in Movie in Town Square.

Everyone looks forward to our after-

When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given

in its place. ~C.S. Lewis

Happy new

year!

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Doris & her Queen Anne’s Lace Cards

Jean & Charlie Brown at Knotty Needles for

fun & fellowship, and to finish the embroidered

pillowcases she’s making.

The “LIVITUP” bus had some great excursions in December; the Navy

Band Concert and three tours to see the Christmas lights were among the

most memorable.

The “NOT singing a torch song at the piano with noted pianist Denny Gore” activity director—here you go, Alayne!! Everyone was in a festive mood at our New Year’s Eve Gala, including our fabulous dietary staff, who really make these events the wonderful things that they are, with amazing food and stellar service. Thank you & Cheers!

Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering

it will be happier. ~Alfred Lord Tennyson

Staff Christmas

Party

TAYLOR KNUTSEN

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FEATURED STAFF MEMBER

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

My idea of perfect happi-

ness is being on the beach

with my boyfriend Zach

and puppy Zelda. She

loves to run and jump in

the water but come run-

ning right back to make

sure we are still there. It's absolutely hilarious to

watch. What is

your most treasured

possession?

My most treasured possession is my puppy

Zelda. She has brought so much happiness to

my household.

What might someone be surprised to know about you?

What someone might be surprised to know about me is that I played softball for 14 years! I could play just about every position and miss playing!

What has impressed you the most about working at Encore?

The thing that has impressed me the most about working at Encore Communities is the family

that I have built while working here!

If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who

would it be?

If I could have dinner with anyone from the

past it would definitely be my grandpa. I wish I could tell him all about

everything that has happened since he

passed.

What is your favorite journey?

My favorite journey is the long drive from Pouls-bo to Yakima. We make it about once a year to

go visit my great-grandma who lives there! I love the hills and fruit stands along the way!

I grew up a big sister to two younger brothers, Brett (age 20) and Adam (age 14).

I grew up in Poulsbo my whole life and graduated from North Kitsap High School in 2013. I live in Bremerton with my boyfriend

Zach and puppy Zelda. I enjoy getting together with my family often as my aunts and uncles and cousins live in Poulsbo as

well so it's always a big affair when everyone comes together.

Taylor has been a Ward Clerk at Northwoods

Lodge for two years and has been an indispensable part of our Encore Team,

Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow

members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word. ~ Goran Persson

ZELDA

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What might someone be surprised to know about you?

My age!

What is your favorite

journey?

When I traveled to Spain.

Beautiful place!

In your lifetime, what changes

have come around that you like?

Opportunities for women

have changed.

Yvonne was born in Utah. She married her wonderful husband

when she was about 21. She has two wonderful children. Yvonne has enjoyed living in many different

places: Utah, Texas, California and Washington. We are glad she lives in Washington now because she brings all the sunshine from those sunny

places she used to live and with her warm and beauti- ful smile, she

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being with my family.

What is your most treasured possession?

My rings I got from France.

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?

My kids, Dick, Diane & Sue

What is your most rewarding experience and

what made it so?

Getting married to my wonderful husband, Paul.

YVONNE SHIPLEY

Resident of the month

The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.

We can help write that story by setting goals. ~Melody Beattie

If I can stop one heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain;

If I can ease one life the aching,

Or cool one pain,

Or help the fainting robin

Unto his nest again,

I shall not live in vain.

~Emily Dickinson

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH!

Peggy Reece

Happy New Year At the beginning of each year, we pledge to be better to ourselves and to others;

we think about our health holistically, and about setting goals for our physical,

personal and professional improvement. These little gems came from an article

Live beneath your means. Return everything you borrow. Stop blaming other

people. Admit it when you make a mistake. Give clothes not worn to charity.

Do something nice and try not to get caught. Listen more; talk less. Every day

take a 30 minute walk. Strive for excellence, not perfection. Be on time.

Don’t make excuses. Don’t argue. Get organized. Be kind to people.

Be kind to unkind people. Let someone cut ahead of you in line. Take time to

be alone. Cultivate good manners. Be humble. Realize & accept that life isn’t fair.

Know when to keep your mouth shut. Go an entire day without criticizing

anyone. Learn from the past. Plan for the future. Live in the present.

Don’t sweat the small stuff. it’s small stuff.