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Inside This Issue Page

Health Care Ctr Update 1

Books, Birthdays,

Anniversaries & More

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News & Notes 3

Programs & Trips 4-8

News & Updates 9

Inside News/Dining 11

Our Life in Photos 12/13

Development Corner

and Staff Profile

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Volume 73 Issue 2 February 2018

Health Care Center Happenings Jackie Terpstra

Here’s what’s happening in the Health Care Center:

Fifty two people were admitted to, and 44 were discharged from, the

HCC in December. We benefit from a close relationship with several

area hospitals, who have invited us to join their “preferred provider” net-

works, as well as referrals from former residents who were very satisfied

during their stay with us. Several orthopedic surgeons have made us

their “top choice” for post-acute rehabilitation for their patients.

Our Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement Team strives to continuously

improve the HCC’s care and services. A few of our current projects are:

resident fall reduction; psychotropic drug reduction; infection control –

particularly hand washing; identifying and addressing pain; and call light

response times.

Four new vital signs spot monitors and four oral thermometers were re-

cently purchased and put into use. Residents and staff are delighted to

put this new, “top-of-the-line” equipment to good use every single day. Our “Music and Memory” and “Restorative” programs continue to bring

joy and health to several residents.

We were grateful for a wide variety of special events and fun activities

enthusiastically led by our dynamic Life Enrichment Team of Celeste,

Anita, Ruby, and Holly.

The Health Care Center team is proud to announce that we have earned a

four star rating overall on the CMS “Nursing Home Compare” rating

system. Focused work on several quality indicators, resulting in im-

proved outcomes, led to this rating. We are grateful for the opportunity

to serve many Plymouth Place residents, and strive to do so with excel-

lence. Thank you for your encouragement and support!

Manager On Duty!

A member of the Plymouth Place leadership team will be "on duty" to

serve you and your family every Saturday. The MOD -- that's Manager

on Duty -- will be on campus during the day on Saturday (and by phone

on Sundays) to answer questions, support frontline staff, give tours and

attend memorial services. You can see the MOD's photo at the Front

Desk every Saturday morning!

February Events Date

Unforgettable ‘50s Show 3

COD Lecture 9

Village Voices Chorus 11

Ask Jay 12

Chicago Hot Five Band 13

Singer Liz Goss 14

Birthday Bash 14

Tatiango Russian Duo 17

Ladies at Lunch 19

Singer Edizon Dayao 22

PP Players Show 23

Quarterly Memorial 24

Sr Suburban Orchestra 26

Men’s Club: Al Curtis 27

Heather Braoudakis 28

Chinese NY Sunrise Show 28

February Birthdays

Bob Jones 2/6

Doris Werner 2/10

Helen King 2/11

Betty Toft 2/12

Harold Sutton 2/14

Mary Voigt 2/14

Alice Karaba 2/15

Mary Kemp Clarke 2/15

Edna Toner 2/16

Don Micheli 2/17

Paul Milord 2/18

Bernice Olson 2/20

Pat Schmidt 2/20

Bill O’Meara 2/21

Sybil Gilbert 2/22

Russ Lundstrom 2/22

Rosalie Spender 2/22

Barbara Beaudway 2/23

Ruth Richards 2/25

Mary Milner 2/26

Sue Ryan 2/27

Maurine Snedeker 2/28

Loretta Vaughn 2/28

Happy Anniversary

Don & Donna DeBraal 2/4/50

LeRoy & Mary Lou Snare 2/6/60

Eugene & Grace Kimura 2/12/50

John & Sybil Gilbert 2/18/50

Ralph & Janette Gutekunst 2/23/73

Welcome to New Residents

Andrew Pollard

of Western Springs Apt 168

Marianne Pollard

of Western Springs Apt. 258

Emil Brkovic

of La Grange Park Apt 201

Gloria Bialek

of Willowbrook Apt 425

Alice Karaba

of Indian Head Park Apt 708

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Bessie Roose Library—New Books

In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende.

Three very different people are brought together

in Brooklyn and Guatemala, resulting in a long overdue

love story.

Queen Victoria's Matchmaking by Deborah Cadbury.

From Prince Albert's untimely death in 1861 until her own

death in 1901, the Queen's 42 grandchildren kept her busy

exporting Britain's constitutional monarchy into the royal

lines of Europe, a canny use of political power.

Fates and Traitors: A Novel of John Wilkes Booth by

Jennifer Chiaverini. Focuses on possibly the most reviled

figure in American history and the women supporting

him.

Monticello (large pr int) by Sally Cabot Gunning. Ima-

gines the lives of Thomas and Martha Jefferson, his

daughter, and her horror of the degrading institution of

slavery through her eyes when she returns from Europe.

Sisters First: Stories From Our Wild and Wonderful

Life (large pr int) by Jenna Bush Hager. Former fir st

daughters, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush,

share stories from the Texas countryside to the White

House and beyond.

Celine (large pr int) by Peter Heller. Story weaves in-

ternational intrigue, mystery and richly developed charac-

ters against the beauty of the natural world, Yellowstone

Park.

The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. A classic

thriller worthy of Agatha Christie weaves the story of a

murder at an English manor house with actual crime clues

hidden in a manuscript.

My Darling Detective by Howard Norman. A mystery

in Halifax mixes vandalism, murder and shadowy pasts.

Deep Freeze (large pr int) by John Sandford. Virgil

Flowers is called to Trippton, MN, to investigate the death

of a local bank president in a nearby frozen river.

Young Jane Young (large pr int) by Gabr ielle Zevin. A

20 year old political intern discovers the consequences of

youthful indiscretions in an era when Google never for-

gets.

In Memoriam:

Mae Love Marilyn Garbe Wilma Dombrowski

Rita Cunat Barbara Kroeplin Ruth Franzen

Donald “Joe” Stewart Ruth Wulff Elaine Kennedy

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No appointment is nec-

essary to see the nurse in

the lower level clinic.

This month’s blood

draws are scheduled for

Feb. 13 and 27 at

8:00am. Residents need

to bring the prescription,

a Medicare card and insurance card to

the clinic by the Monday prior to the

draw. Campus Care is available. For

information call 708-482-6596.

Employee News

Anniversary Congratulations to Plymouth

Place employees with 10 or more years of ser-

vice: Stocker Teofilo Munoz (28), Receptionist

Aggie Frolik, AL CNA Melissa Graham and

Housekeeper Zita Svedkauskiene (all 10)!

Condolences to Nicole Kooy, HCC Coordina-

tor, on her father’s death, and to Deborah Hoff-

man, RN AL Manager , on her mother’s

death. Congratulations to Bozana Sazdovski, HCC

Vitality Development Manager, on the birth of

her first child, daughter Elena!

Congratulations to Ljubica Popovic, house-

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Transportation Information

Coach Trips and Billing Reminder for outing sign-ups: If a

resident signs up for an outing

that requires advance ticket orders by Plym-

outh Place, he/she will be billed for that trip.

If a resident cancels, it will be up to

the resident to find a replacement.

Plymouth Place Trips! On February 27th at 4pm, we will

discuss 2018 extended trip ideas

(8/18 to 9/1 is Holland American Scotland/

Iceland cruise, motor coach, etc.). Contact

Rita at 482-6805 with any questions.

Clinic News Karen McGreal, RN

Clinic Hours

Monday 9:00-11:30am

Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm

Wednesday 9:00-11:30am

Thursday 12:30-2:30pm

Friday 9:00-11:30am

Bank Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: LL

10am-1pm. If banker assistance is needed

outside of these hours, call our office at 708-

579-2000 (option 3) to set an appointment.

Bankers are able to meet you here any day of

the week.

Muir Salon January Raffle Winners: Nancy

Jones, Bev Figge, Christine Wolgemuth, Susan

Cummins. Congratulations! Suggestion Box: There are suggestion boxes

at reception and near the lower level in-house

mailboxes. Put your ideas down in writing!

Fifth Third Bank and More News

SHOPPING & LOCAL TRIPS (no fee)

Mondays 9:30am Walgreens/Trader Joe’s

10:45am Jewel/Osco

Thursdays 9:30am Jewel/Osco

11:00am Walgreens

Feb. 6 9:00am Walgreens Senior Day

Feb. 1 & 22 1:15pm Quarry Mall

(also TJ Maxx & Marshalls)

Feb. 8 1:15pm Yorktown

Feb. 15 1 :15pm Oak Brook

There is no fee for these trips

Congratulations to Cam Saban, in Life Enr ich-

ment, promoted to Fitness/Wellness Manager! Ruby Carmona, HCC Life Enr ichment Coordi-

nator is taking the 36 hour Basic Orientation Course

for Activity Directors at Oakton College.

Goodbye to Don Lamb, past bus dr iver and

night security. He is retiring and moving downstate.

File of Life and Emergency

Pendants: Victoria Dzierzbicki,

Resident Service Manager for Inde-

pendent Living, is available to assist you to learn

more about it. Call #708-482-6636 to make an ap-

pointment, or stop at office #1167.

Fitness Classes Hendrickson Fitness Center, Lower Level

Mon-Sat: Early Bird Fitness

8:30am

Mon/Wed/Fri: Sculpt/Strength 9:00am Mon/Fri: Indoor Walking Club

9:30am

Mon/Wed: Pilates 10:00am

Mon/Wed: Aqua and Aqua Pole 1:15pm

Mon/Wed: Chair Yoga 2:30pm

Tue/Thurs: Aqua Fit Pool 8:15am Tue/Thurs: Stretch & Dance

9:00am

Tuesdays: Boxing 9:30am Tue/Thurs: Rock Steady Box

10/11/1:15pm Wednesdays: Nordic Walking

9:30am

Wednesdays: Balance Bar 10:30am

Fridays: Floor Mat 10:00am

Fridays: Men’s Aqua Pool 1:15pm

Fridays: Circuit Training 2:30pm

Ageless Grace (2/5 & 20) 9:00am

Personal Training is also

available with certified personal trainer and

fitness Coordinator, Camilla Saban.

She can be reached at 708-482-6775.

The Spa at Plymouth Place, by Muir

Salon Gift Certificates Available!

Lower Level Hair (call 708-588-6473)

Wednesday - Friday 8:00am-3pm

Third Floor Hair (call 708-482-6580)

Tuesday - Thursday 8:00am-3pm

Greg’s Place Hair (call 708-482-6580)

Tuesday-Wednesday 8:00am-12pm

Manicures & Pedicures, located in LL Salon

Regular Programs Mondays: Mind Games, LL ARTS 9:30am Catholic Communion/Mass, Albert Hall 10:00am

PP Chimes, Dole Hall 10:30am

Reflecting on Our Faith, 2nd fl. MPR 3:00pm

Great Courses: History of World, DH 4:00pm

Tuesdays: Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00am

Knitting Group, LL ARTS 9:30am

Ceramics/Painting Class, LL ARTS 1:30pm

Bingo, 2nd Fl. MPR 3:00pm

Wednesdays:

Chapel, Albert Hall 10:00am

Game Night, LL GAME 7:00pm

Hand & Foot Cards, 2nd Fl. MPR 7:00pm

Mah Jongg, 8th Floor SKY 7:00pm

Salt Creek Camera Club (2/7 & 21), Ed. 7:30pm

Thursdays: Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00am

Brain Fitness, LL ARTS 9:30am

New Life for Old Bags, 2nd Fl. MPR 10:00am

Plymouth Place Chorus, Dole Hall 10:30am

Question of Week Bible Study, GP Fam. 3:00pm

Fridays:

Ecumenical Worship, Dole Hall 10:30am

Readers Theater, LL ARTS 1:30pm

Spanish Class, Apt 422 2:00pm

Hand & Foot Cards, 2nd FL MPR 7:00pm

Saturdays:

Learn to Use Technology, LLGAME 11:00am

Scrabble Club 518 (2/3 & 17), Ed. Rm 1:00pm

Open Games, LL GAME 1:30pm

Sundays: Open Games, 2nd Fl. MPR 1:30pm

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What’s Happening at Plymouth Place!

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Thursday, 2/1: Family Support Group, GP

Family Room 1:30pm

Thursday, 2/1: GP Party with Sandi

Haynes, Greg’s Place 2:00pm

Thursday, 2/1: Faith & Film: “All

Saints” (2017), Education Room 3:00pm

When a group of Burmese refugees join the

congregation, the pastor of a failing Anglican

Church attempts to aid them and enlists the

help of the community, starring John Corbett.

You will receive a Viewing Guide to better

understand the movie.

Friday, 2/2: You Be the Judge with George

Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 2/2: Cruise to Hong

Kong, Dole Hall 3:00pm

Our cruise destination this month is

Hong Kong. Enjoy a travelogue about this re-

gion and share stories and memorabilia. Bring

your passport to be stamped and enjoy a culi-

nary treat from this country.

Saturday, 2/3: Residents’ Coun-

cil presents Nostalgia Entertain-

ment “Unforgettable! Music of

the ‘50s”, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Matt and Cynthia create a cabaret high-

lighting the musical styles of the ‘50s! Enjoy

hits of Elvis, Bill Haley and the Comets,

Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis with Hound

Dog, Rock Around the Clock, Johnny B.

Goode, and Great Balls of Fire! ‘Croon’ the

soaring songs of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra,

Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis in That’s

Amore, All the Way, Unforgettable and Won-

derful. Hear the fascinating stories behind the

music and artists while swaying to the hits!

Sunday, 2/4: Singer Dan Sullivan: “Songs

for Sweethearts”, Albert Hall 2:00pm

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Sunday, 2/4: Super Bowl Sunday

Tailgate Party, Dole Hall 4:30-

6:30pm

Super Bowl Tailgate Party! Admis-

sion is $10.00 (decline) and includes a variety

of tailgate appetizers and fresh popcorn. Beer

can be purchased from 4:30 – 6:30pm at $2.00

each (incline). Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday! Stay

and watch the game on the Big screen! Cheer

your team on and enjoy the Half Time Spectac-

ular and those unique commercials.

Monday, 2/5: Tea at Two with Allyson,

Dole Hall 2:00pm

Tuesday, 2/6: AL Men’s Coffee with

Jay Biere, Multi-purpose Room 9:30am

Tuesday, 2/6: Tour BEDS PLUS New Loca-

tion, Lobby 9:45am

View BEDS PLUS’s new location and learn

about this facility helping those in need. Since

1988 BEDS PLUS has given the homeless a

safe place to sleep, hot homemade meals, pro-

fessional counseling, and the job services they

need to become self-sufficient. No charge for

this tour. Wear warm clothing as building may

not yet be heated. Sign up at reception.

Tuesday, 2/6: Life Enrichment Open Meet-

ing, Education Room 11:00am

Tuesdays, 2/6 & 2/27: Ceramics Class, LL

Creative Arts Room 1:30-3:00pm

Ryan Sasser, cost of Class is $10 each session,

covering instruction and supplies.

Tuesday, 2/6: Ice Cream Social with Music

by Mike Pleska, Albert Hall 2:15pm

Wednesday, 2/7: Drury Lane Trip: Jo-

seph and the Amazing Technicolor

Dreamcoat, Lobby 12:45pm-4:30pm The meteoric first collaboration of Tim Rice

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and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Join Israel’s favor-

ite son, Joseph, through his ascent to the top,

paired with music featuring “Close Every

Door”, “Go, Go, Go, Joseph” and “Any Dream

Will Do”. Cost is $41.00 per person which in-

cludes the show and coach fee, charged to your

Plymouth Place account. Sign up at reception.

Wednesday, 2/7: Drumming Circle, Albert

Hall 2:00pm

Thursday, 2/8: PP Chapter of the Woman’s

Society, Multipurpose Room 2:00pm

Plymouth Place Chapter of the Woman’s Socie-

ty is a fellowship group of the First Congrega-

tional Church of Western Springs. This chapter

is open to church members and all ladies at

Plymouth Place. This year, the group is reading

The Jesus Diaries, a book of essays on Jesus,

and discusses an essay each month. For infor-

mation, contact Mary Helen Robertson at 708-

579-5839.

Thursday, 2/8: Faith & Film Discussion of

Movie “All Saints”, Education Room 3:00pm

Discussion of the movie “All Saints”.

Thursday, 2/8: Resident Annual Art Exhibit

Reception, LL Art Gallery 4:00pm

Enjoy February’s annual resident art exhibit.

Meet the artists and hear how they created these

beautiful works of art. Refreshments served.

Friday, 2/9: Health Pro “Living with Chronic

Pain”, LL Fitness 9:30am

Friday, 2/9: COD Lecture by Criminal Jus-

tice Professor Theo Darden, Dole Hall

3:00pm Professor Darden will discuss

“Sexual Harassment”, a topic that is

leading the news nationwide today.

Friday, 2/9: 2018 Winter Olympics

Opening Ceremony, Dole Hall 7:00pm

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Ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics from

Pyeong Chang, South Korea on the BIG screen.

Sunday, 2/11: Village Voices, Dole Hall

3:00pm

Village Voices are back to perform and

will be joined by our own Plymouth Place

Chorus for a few selections.

Monday, 2/12: Ask Jay, Dole Hall 9:30am

CEO Jay Biere will answer questions you may

have. Jay will also have short presentations by

various directors, including a recycling update.

Monday, 2/12: Allied Arts Club of LaGrange

presents: “Shakespeare’s Sonnets”, Dole Hall

1:00pm

“Shakespeare’s Sonnets” will be brought to us

by the Shakespeare Project Chicago.

Monday, 2/12: Hymn Sing, Albert Hall

2:00pm

Tuesday, 2/13: Asia in Bloom Orchid Show at

the Chicago Botanic Gardens, Lobby 9:00am

-12:45pm The Chicago Botanic Garden’s

Orchid Show is an homage to the rich culture of

Asia and its stunning array of native or-

chids. Come see 10,000 orchids in bloom. Gar-

den Gift Shop will be open with orchid items.

Admission to show and coach $20/ $18 if mem-

ber. Please sign up at reception.

Tuesdays, 2/13 & 2/20: Acrylic Painting

Class, LL Creative Arts 1:30pm

Kelley Clark of the La Grange Art League wel-

comes beginners and experienced students. $17

per class includes instruction and all supplies

($15 for LGAL members).

Tuesday, 2/13: Ice Cream Social with

Mardi Gras Music, Albert Hall 2:15pm

Tuesday, 2/13: Mardi Gras with the

Chicago Hot Five Band, Dole Hall 7:15pm

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Welcome back this incredible New Orleans

Style Jazz Band sure to set the mood for a

jumping evening of Mardi Gras fun! You will

feel like you’re in Preservation Hall.

Wednesday, 2/14: Ash Wednesday Service,

Albert Hall 10:00am

Wednesday, 2/14: Valentine’s Day with Sing-

er Liz Goss, Albert Hall 2:30pm

Wednesday, 2/14: Birthday Bash,

Dole Hall 4:00pm

Enjoy appetizers, beer, wine, soft drinks

with friends at the February Birthday

Bash! All are welcome to join in the fun! The

Bar will open early at 4:00pm for those wishing

to purchase liquor.

Friday, 2/16: Economics Today with George

Plavac, Education Room 9:30am

Friday, 2/16: TED Talks, Education Room

3:00pm Today’s Topics: Lisa Felman Barrett: You

aren’t at the mercy of your emotions-your brain

creates them; Yvett Alberdingk Thijm: The

power of citizen video to create undeniable

truths; Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thom-

as: A mother and son unite love and art; Lidia

Yuknavitch: The beauty of being a misfit.

Saturday, 2/17: Tech Tudor Gabe Oppenhei-

mer, LL Promenade 9:00am-1:00pm

Saturday, 2/17: Tatiango Piano &

Violin Duo, Dole Hall 2:00pm

Tatiango is from Champaign/Urbana,

with performance degrees from the top Russian

schools of music, and specializes in Russian

classics, Argentinian/Europe Tango and Bossa

Nova.

Monday, 2/19: Peace Papers Origami Pro-

ject, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room 10:30am

If you would like to donate your time and learn

the art of paper folding, volunteers are needed

to join us in making beautiful paper doves to

give as welcome gifts for people who come for

rehab in our Health Care Center. No experience

necessary.

Monday, 2/19: Voter Registration,

LL Game Room 11:00am-1:00pm

The 20th is the deadline to register to

vote to be eligible to vote in the

March primary elections. The Village of La

Grange Clerk will be here to assist you in regis-

tering.

Monday, 2/19: Ladies at Lunch, Sarah

Tudor DR 11:30am

Sign up for the luncheon at reception through

Friday the 16th. Dues of $2 will be collected at

the door. Program follows at 1:00pm featuring

“”Foods Resource Bank”–”Growing Lasting

Solutions to Hunger””, presented by Marv

Baldwin and Becky Morris. This organization

assists in raising funding and awareness to end

hunger through agricultural development over-

seas. Since 2000, FRB has made a significant

difference. All are welcome.

Tuesday, 2/20: Campus Care: Healthy

Heart, Healthy You, with Karen McGreal

and Mary Konieczny, LL Game Room

10:30am

Tuesday, 2/20: Ice Cream Social with Gui-

tarist/Singer Joe Fire, Albert Hall 2:15pm

Wednesday, 2/21: Harold Washington Li-

brary Tour & Lunch Outing, Lobby 9:15am

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the Harold Wash-

ington Library. Built in 1988, this is the Central

Library of Chicago. The escorted tour will in-

clude many of the breathtaking rooms including

the three-story glass atrium. Lunch will be on

own at the nearby Meli Café. Round-trip coach

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Monday, 2/26: SPLASH! Hydration, LL Bistro

& Bud’s Place 3:00-3:30pm

Monday, 2/26: Lyric Opera of Chicago

Lecture, Skyline Lounge 3:00pm Learn about Puritani by volunteer lecturer Carla

Thorpe. She will discuss the history of the show

and play select pieces from the opera. The lecture

precedes the performance at the Lyric Opera of

Chicago this week. All are welcome.

Tuesday, 2/27: Men’s Club Luncheon &

Program, LL Game Room 11:30am Sign up for lunch at reception by the 20th. Pro-

gram follows at 1:00pm in Dole Hall, featuring Al

Curtis: “Some People I’ve Met Along the Way”.

During his 50+ years in the entertainment industry

Al Curtis, an agent who both managed and booked

shows for some of the most famous names in Hol-

lywood, got to know just about everyone. His list

reads like a "who's who" of movie, television,

comedy and music stars. From Ed Sullivan and

Jack Benny through Elvis, Johnny Carson Mo-

hammed Ali to even Bill Cosby. Al knew and

worked with them all, and he has the stories to go

with it! During his show Al will sit and reminisce

about his experiences in dealing with the stars. It

is a show the audience won't want to end! All are

welcome, ladies too.

Tuesday, 2/27: Ice Cream Social and Accordion

Music with Joe Moroz, Albert Hall 2:15pm

Tuesday, 2/27: PP Traveler’s Meeting, LL Cre-

ative Arts Room 4:00pm

Wednesday, 2/28: Lyric Opera Outing, Lobby

11:45am-6:00pm

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Puritani.

Coach transportation is $10.00 round trip billed to

your PP account. Tickets can be purchased from

Lyric Box Office by phone at (312) 332-2244.

Please sign up at reception.

Wednesday, 2/28: Heather Braoudakis: Girls of

the ‘50s, Albert Hall 2:30pm

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Wednesday, 2/21: Afternoon With Popcorn at

a Classic Movie: “An Affair to Remember”,

Albert Hall 2:00pm

Wednesday, 2/21: Wine Club. LL Bar 4:00-

5:00pm $10 Incline Charge

Thursday, 2/22: Assisted Living Party with

Singer Edizon Dayao, 2nd Floor MBL

2:00pm

Friday, 2/23: Current Events with George

Plavac, LL Game Room 9:30am

Friday, 2/23: Nutrition Seminar with Janet

Budnick, RD: “Sodium”, LL Game Room

10:00am

Friday, 2/23: Plymouth Players Show,

Dole Hall 3:00pm

Celebrating Valentine’s Month our own

Plymouth Place Reader’s Theater will perform

Love Skits and More! Always a crowd pleaser,

sure to give you a smile and a laugh.

Saturday, 2/24: Quarterly Memorial Service,

Dole Hall 3:00pm

Celebrate the lives of our friends and neighbors

who have passed away in the last 3 months.

Sunday, 2/25: 2018 Winter Olympics Closing

Ceremony, Dole Hall 7:00pm

Monday, 2/26: Coffee with the Chef, LL Pvt.

Dining Room 9:30-10:30am

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat and visit with

the Chef.

Monday, 2/26: Pray the Rosary, Albert Hall

10:30am

Monday, 2/26: Senior Suburban

Orchestra, Dole Hall 2:00pm

Plymouth Place welcomes back the

Senior Suburban Orchestra to entertain with clas-

sical, modern, movie themes and more.

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Wednesday, 2/28: Chinese New Year/Cultural program with the Sunrise Chorus,

Dole Hall 7:15pm As a finale to our “Cruise to Hong Kong” and a celebration of Chinese New Year, we

feature The Sunrise Chorus, founded in 1996 with conductor, renowned soprano Lori

Ho, and piano accompanist Wen Ming Leung (CFAS Music Director). Annual performances include

the “All Chinese Music Concert” at the Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall; the celebration

of Chinese New Year at the Daley Center and at Navy Pier, the celebration of the Asian Pacific Ameri-

can Heritage Month events and many other Multicultural Celebration programs.

Thursday, 3/1: Residents’ Council presents: Sally Kruse & Dick Best: Israel & Palestine

Dialogue, Dole Hall 7:15pm

Residents’ Council Nominations

In early March 2018, the residents’ council nominating committee will make its recommendations for

renewing or replacing the following nine resident Council committee chairmen: Treasurer, assisted liv-

ing, Christmas fund, cottages, finance, food, friendship, gift shop, and program. We need your help to

put together the best slate possible. If you would like to be considered for a position or feel strongly

that someone else would do a bang up job, please contact Bill Coates, Nominating Committee Chair-

man, in apartment 726.

Plymouth Place Women’s Club Philanthropic Project

The Plymouth Place Women’s Club philanthropic project for 2017 was the La Grange

Park Fire Department Foundation. A contribution of $758.98 was presented to the Foun-

dation. The contribution will help fund equipment, training, public education materials

and fire prevention activities. The Club has selected Foods Resource Bank-Growing Lasting Solutions

to Hunger as its 2018 philanthropic project. Since the year 2000, FRB has made a significant differ-

ence in the lives of one million lives worldwide.

Connect Hearing Friday, 2/2: LL Clinic 1:30-3:00pm Audiologist Dr . Pa t r icia Steed with Connect

Hearing will be here monthly on the first Friday. Dr. Steed evaluates, diagnoses and

treats hearing loss, balance issues and tinnitus. Dr. Steed takes part in services like pre-

scribing and fitting hearing aids, recommending assisted listening devices and providing

hearing rehabilitation. Office hours are 1:00 -3:00pm in the LL Clinic. For appointment

and more details call 630-510-1340.

Volunteer Spotlight: Joan DeRycke Since moving to Plymouth Place in June of 2013, Joan has put her organizational

skills into several projects. As one of her first endeavors, she gave presentations on

several topics – one of her favorites was Mardi Gras in Rio. Joan began the

“Remembrance of the Deceased” located outside of the PP Library. She joined the

Friendship Committee, and has been instrumental in starting the “Luck of the

Draw”, where participants put their name in the “magic” box and 16 names are

drawn. The “lucky” winners then share cocktails and dinner together, a great way

to make new friends. Joan and Sally Hadley are developing the Friends visiting

Friends program for the 3rd floor. She also initiated the 95+ Club for those celebrating their 95th or

over birthdays. In addition, if that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she invites both new and longstand-

ing residents once a month to join her for dinner!

The Chaplain is Listening:

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Greg’s Place Happenings by Chris and Marg

Scene On the 2nd Floor by Selma and Sandi

.

We are excited to celebrate this holi-

day season with fun festive parties and

entertainment! Our annual Health Care Center Holiday

Party will take place on the 12th. HCC

residents’ family members are invited

to join in the fun as enjoy refreshments

and entertainment from The Honey-

mooners who will be here to put on a

special Christmas program.

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Enjoying

Creating a

Holiday House!

Scene On the 2nd Floor Selma and Sandi

Greg’s Place Happenings Chris & Ryan

Chaplain Chat: Easter is a ‘moveable feast’; not a fixed calendar day like Christmas on December

25. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21). So that

makes it April 1 this year! No foolin’! Then counting back 46 days, Ash Wednesday is

February 14—Valentines Day! Start your Lenten journey with a service of ashes. Join

us at 10:30 worship on Friday as we explore a different Lent/Easter hymn each week.

Mark Lent by fasting from worry, gossip, pessimism, or isolation. Celebrate Lent by

taking on joy, gratitude, daily scripture and prayer. Valentine’s to April Fools, let’s

journey together through Lent.

If you have a prayer request or need, please contact either Chaplain Doreen (588-6420) or

Chaplain Christina (215-5556) or put your request in the prayer boxes throughout the building.

Love is in the air and we’re ready to be

hit by Cupid’s arrow in Health Care. We

will be making Valentines on the 1st.

Come celebrate the Super Bowl on the

7th. Bring your appetite! In keeping

with the spirit we will have a special

Valentine’s Day Wine and Cheese party

with singer Liz Goss. On the 19th we

will head out for an architectural tour of

Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Oak

Park. Our romantic Classic Movie will

be “An Affair to Remember” on the

21st. We will honor the Winter Olym-

pics with a few trials of our own on the

26th. We will finish the month with our

Birthday Bash on the 28th with singer

Heather Braoudakis: “Girls of the

1950s”.

Health Care Center Happenings Anita, Ruby, Holly & Celeste

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Residents will have the opportunity to

put the art in heART during our Valen-

tine’s themed art groups! Each resident

is an integral part of our heart at Plym-

outh Place and this will be represented

through a special recycled puzzle piece

mosaic. We will learn about the artist

Robert Indiana and created works in-

spired by his famous LOVE sculpture.

February is a month of celebration. All

over the country, people anxiously await

the first sighting of the groundhog who

predicts whether or not spring will be

here early (2nd). Men’s Coffee wel-

comes our new CEO Jay Biere at

9:30am in the MPR on the 6th. The 13th is Fat Tuesday. Join your

friends for a festive drink before lunch

in Margaret Bailey Lounge. Valentine’s

We’ll spread the love to our winged

friends by crafting birdfeeders. We will

also spread love and fun by enjoying the

music of Sandi Haynes! Be sure to stop

by Feb. 1st at 2pm, Greg’s Place North,

to enjoy her music. On the 12th we will

make Mardi Gras masks. Finally, don’t

forget the best part of Valentine’- the

chocolate! We will be enjoying plenty!

Day comes on the heels of Mardi Gras,

so be sure to give someone you love a

HUG! The 16th is the start of Chinese New

Year—the Year of the Dog, and our

new canine Tyler will be here for a vis-

it. All are welcome to hear singer Edizon

Dayao for the AL party on the 18th at

2pm in the MBL.

Dancing Fun!

Dog Visits

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Inside News One of the purposes of Inside News is to introduce residents to each other. We profile

some of our new move-ins in each issue.

Christine Wolgemuth (and her domestic longhaired cat Buddy) moved here

from La Grange, where she lived for 16 years. Prior to that she lived in Brookfield,

Rogers Park and Edgewater. Christine grew up in northwest Indiana in Lowell (south

of Crown Point). She received a BA in Dietetics from Perdue, and a MA in Nutrition

from NIU. She worked at University of Chicago as a renal nutrition specialist for 17

years. Christine’s hobbies included reading (mysteries), travel (Australia, New Zea-

land, Alaska, and Normandy during the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Norway and

Iceland). She also enjoyed a Windjammer trip out of Maine. She is friends of the

Suttons, and selected Plymouth Place for the continuing care that is available.

Keith Burmeister moved here from Willowbrook. Born in Marquette Park, he

lived in the Beverly area of the city most of his life. He earned a degree in English

and a Masters degree in Supervision from Loyola. Married for 42 years, Keith and

his wife, Arlene, met when they worked together at Tilden High School. He taught

English, was a guidance counselor, and then associate principal. Keith was in the

Infantry, stationed in Germany from 1952-54. His hobbies include reading, classical

music, pinochle and golf (which he recently gave up). He has traveled in every

country in Europe, as well as in South and Central America, China, and Japan. He

was in Barcelona in October and Guatemala in November and has signed up for our Scotland/Iceland

cruise in August.

Congratulations to Audrey Johnson who won a gift certificate to the Bistro for having the most

countries stamped on her 2017 Cruise around the World Passport! (She had 9 countries stamped.)

Look What Dining Service Is Cooking Up! 2/6, 13, 20, 27: Bistro Live Action, 5:00-6:30pm.

2/1, 8, 15, 22: Bistro Buffet, 5:00-6:30pm

2/2: Cruise Around the World, Cantonese Dish (All Dining Rooms), 5:00-6:30pm.

2/14: Birthday Bash, 4:00pm Dole Hall.

2/14: Birthday Bash Dinner, LL Dining Room, 4:30-6:30pm.

2/9: Bistro Live Action, 11:30am-1:30pm.

2/19: Ladies Luncheon, Sarah Tudor Dining Room, 11:30am.

2/21: Wine Club, LL Lounge, 4:00pm. 2/23: Nutrition Seminar, “Sodium”, Lower Level Game Room,

10:00am.

2/26: Coffee with the Chef, LL Dining Room, 9:30am-10:30am.

2/26: SPLASH! Bistro and HCC, 3:00pm-3:30pm.

2/27: Men’s Club Luncheon, Game Room, 11:30am. Dining Services Management: Al Gracia, Director with overall

responsibility of the department

Chef Maryann: All culinary activities, menus, special events

Shemika Jenkins: Food Operations Manager; Bistro, Greg’s Place

Edith Almazan: IL and AL Dining rooms, Room Service

Victor Gonzalez and Ebony Coleman: Dining Services Catering representatives

Janet Budnick, RD, Dietician, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Health Care Dining Services

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Coffee with the Chef

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Our Life in Photos

Resident Lecture

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Men’s Coffee w/Ed Ladies Club Program

Family Night with CEO Jay & Senior Staff

Roderick Demmings

Cruise to Portugal

Chicago Saxophone Quartet

Cunat Memorial Gifts

John Otto Swing Band

January Gallery Exhibit

Jason & Sherri Deroche

New Year’s Eve Party in the Health Care Center

Moonshine Band

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New Year’s Eve Party in Dole Hall

315 N. La Grange Road ~ La Grange Park, IL 60526 ~ Phone: 708-354-0340

Development Corner Allyson Zak

2017 Development Results: Many thanks to our wonderful donors

for a grand total of $1.6 million in gifts to Plymouth Place during 2017, up from $1.3 million on

2016. With 91 resident donors, we are grateful for the support to not only the Endowment

Fund, but to a variety of community improvements. The largest community improvement in

2017 was the Point of Sale system to support Dining Services and the Plymouth Place Gift Shop,

thanks to gifts of $45,200 from residents and the Gift Shop. The largest gifts come from be-

quests from our residents who have included Plymouth Place in their estate plans. And, many

thanks to Catherine’s Closet who directs its clients to make donations to Plymouth Place

contributing nearly $30,000 to the Endowment Fund in 2017.

Looking forward to 2018: The development effor t will focus on several key areas. First, we

will focus on raising funds to add to our Plymouth Place Scholarship Fund to support our em-

ployees who are interested in furthering their health care careers with education. Second, we

will be announcing efforts to fund several new capital improvements to our community and

finally, we will do a series of small group gatherings for residents to learn more about how to

support Plymouth Place. Stay tuned to Tower Topics for more details.

Plymouth Place Staff: Janet Budnick

Clinical Nutrition Manager – Sodexo

Several years ago Janet Budnick found Plymouth Place very attractive when at-

tending a professional seminar here while employed as a Clinical Dietitian at St.

Elizabeth's in Chicago. To her surprise a posting appeared on the Sodexo web

site in 2017 for a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Plymouth Place Having spent

her entire professional career in the Chicago hospital world, she thought working

in a retirement facility would be very fulfilling in helping people over a much

longer period of time than that available in a hospital setting. To her delight she was selected by

the Sodexo regional clinical manager and hired by Plymouth Place. In February she will be-

come a certified specialist in gerontology in addition to her other professional studies.

Janet has lived in Chicago her entire life, growing up with four sisters and one brother. She was

graduated from Eastern Illinois University, majoring in nutrition and food science, and received

a Master's at Northern Illinois University in the same field.

In her free time Janet loves to cook and also to exercise. Travel is important as is music, particu-

larly live music. Her great joy is her three grandchildren.

Plymouth Place features a life care benefit, that guarantees priority access to assisted living, skilled nursing care and memory support at stabilized costs, if ever needed. Independent living residences are available in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 760 square feet to more than 1,890 square feet. For more information, call 708-482-6511, or visit www.plymouthplace.org.

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