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Ask Janet Golonka which Casa ac2vity she enjoys most and she might be at a loss for words. Because she’s always been one to par2cipate in everything, each new ac2vity turns out to be an exci2ng new adventure for her.
Janet has been a Casa resident for a liCle less than four years and she had a rocky beginning that might have knocked out someone not as strong as her. Only three days aEer moving to Casa, her husband Edward
passed away. AEer a life2me of raising a family and square dancing, Edward was gone. Who would’ve blamed Janet for going into a deep depression? Instead, she kept her spirits up and engaged in the -‐ (Pg. 4)
Janet Golonka: Time Well-Spent
FROM THE MINUTE JANET ARRIVED AT CASA SANDOVAL
SHE’S BEEN INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES LIKE BIBLE STUDY.
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE DECLARATION SIGNING JANET & EDWARD
CASA CONNECTION
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Around the World Fashion ShowCasa Sandoval’s Around the World in 60 Days came to a close with an elegant and lively Fashion Show. Many residents and staff took part in it, showcasing a variety of authentic costumes from around the world. It was a classy way to culminate a fun two-month activity. Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Wine & Cheese PairingChef Mike Sabella lent his time and expertise to conduct a wine & cheese pairing for the Casa Sandoval residents. Chadonnay, Pinot Noir, Reisling, and Zinfandel wines were paired with a
variety of cheeses as he helped determine the best combinations. Chef Mike’s background as a successful San Francisco restaurateur gave him the knowledge and insight to teach us all the
nuances of selecting a good wine. The event was successful and is on the Casa calendar for 2014!
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Time Well-Spent (cont.)variety of events and ac2vi2es that Casa offered. By immersing herself in arts & craEs, music, exercise, shopping, and brain games, she created fast friendships and established her new lease on life. “We did a lot of walking and par2cipated in singing groups,” said Janet. “And of course the ice cream social was always fun.” Those daily par2es inspired Janet to invite folks to more personal social gatherings in her room. “I love to bring people to my apartment for liCle luncheons,” said Janet. “We bring people together and have a good 2me learning about the different cultures and ways.”
It’s oEen someone’s birthday that transforms Janet into a ‘welcome wagon’ of sorts. “We have birthday par2es and friends come and join us”, said Janet. “We always felt like a family.” Janet also loves the Casa dining room; from the excellent fare to the waitstaff themselves. “I always write a liCle love note to the chef to tell him about the good stuff,” said Janet.
As such an ac2ve member of the Casa community, Janet has first hand experience of the holiday cheer. “The atmosphere
gives us a good conversa2on piece,” she says. “At Christmas 2me we have all these Santa Clauses from all over the world. It’s unbelievable.”
Anyone who’s spent 2me at Casa knows about the special music programs. The pa2o can be full of dancers one week and singers the next. “We have all the music that keeps us wan2ng to pop out of our chair and dance. I love it!” said Janet. Janet’s four children are also successful parents. Barbara, Geraldine, Mary, and James have produced 10 grandchildren and nine great-‐grandchildren but s2ll make 2me to say thanks to Mom for her loving spirit. She says, “I count my blessings because of another day and I am happy.”
Her 2me at Casa reminds Janet of when she and Edward would travel for square dancing. They kicked up their heels and had fun with new friends. She’s had a great run here also and considers Casa a blessing. “I’ve never felt so good in all my life because I didn’t have any worries.”
TIME FLIES
FAMILY WEDDING
JANET & EDWARD
GOLONKA FAMILY
VISITORS GALORE
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Around the World in 60 Days - Landmark photos
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PROLONG YOUR LIFE
Chef’s Corner
Casa Sandoval was invited to join the professionals at Sysco for a Mediterranean food tasting. Miss Ann and Chef Claude sampled a variety of new healthy offerings that wowed them! It gave Chef some new ideas and it won’t be long before he presents them to your table.
Among the items that will soon be on the Casa menu are Grilled Swordfish with Horta and Tomato. This dish includes swiss chard. Delicious!
A second dish that was spectacular and headed for our menu is Fusilli with Peas and Feta Cheese. Fusilli, as you know is long, thick, corkscrew shaped pasta.
While it may seem odd to walk by the Card Room and see a large group of people striking dramatic poses, the group doing Tai Chi just might be prolonging their own lives. Tai Chi is one of the best forms of low-impact exercise and functions as an effective stress reducer and immune system builder. Best of all, it’s perfect for senior adults. Tai Chi and other similar exercises like yoga help the body become more limber and increase blood flow to the extremities. These exercises can be performed anywhere and at any time. Tai Chi is often a great benefit to both mind and body. Tai Chi is completely customizable for each individual and the moves and poses can be completely their own. This makes it ideal for seniors who may have arthritis or have difficulty moving about in certain directions. To accommodate the restriction, Tai Chi allows each person to develop their own repertoire that fits within their own range of motion.
A Hearty Welcome! We’d like to extend our warmest welcome to the newest Casa residents. Take time to introduce yourselves and encourage the newcomers to get involved in as many activities as possible.
Patricia StarlingJohn & Marian Strong
Leo & Barbara GiacominiDoris ChapmanOdette Ferreira
Phyllis Orr
Two other dishes that impressed Chef and Miss Ann include the Coriander crusted Pork Tenderloin, on a bed of red cabbage.
Broad Bean & Feta Crisps on sliced baguettes are also filled with flavor and very eye-‐appealing. Casa Sandoval is well-‐known for its attention to quality food. That commitment will continue with this new and improved selection of foods from Sysco.
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Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival celebrating beer held annually in Munich, Germany. Running from late September to the first weekend in October, it is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year.
To the locals, it’s called "die Wiesn", after the name of the fairgrounds themselves. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, held since 1810. Other cities across the world
also hold Oktoberfest celebrations modeled after the original Munich event. The festival is held in an area named the Theresienwiese (meadow of Therese), located near Munich's center.
Casa Sandoval will celebrate its own version of Oktoberfest from Sept. 30-Oct. 4. Join us as we celebrate with beer tasting (Paulaner, Hofbrau, Erdinger), authentic German food prepared by our own EuroChef Claude Troska, lively German music, historic landmarks and a live performance at 3:00pm on Thursday, Oct. 3rd by Nada Lewis, voted Best Accordionist of the East Bay in 2010. During the week, we’ll have activities that you can join and earn points towards a prize at the
end of the week. We’ll watch a movie about the origin of Oktoberfest, make German hats and flags, play word searches and scrambles, answer trivia questions, and bake and decorate pretzels just like they do in Munich. The more activities you attend, the more points you’ll earn! Let’s celebrate Oktoberfest in style and raise another stein to Casa Sandoval! "Ein Bier, bitte.” (One more beer!)
Sing-a-longs and Singing Circle are very popular among Casa residents.
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Vitamin C + D = Bone Health
Seniors can take a number of actions designed to keep their bones healthy, including eating the right foods, taking supplements, and engaging in weight-bearing exercise. "Science is showing us that everything our mothers told us is true," says Marian Hannan, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and a leading researcher on the impact of nutrition on bone health.
"We should eat breakfast, lunch and dinner," she says. "And our diets should include sufficient amounts of protein and vitamins. There are things that people can do at any age that have a positive impact on bone health, either slowing bone loss or reversing it."
Most importantly, seniors should eat a sufficient amount of protein. For most, that is 80 grams a day - an egg and a six-ounce piece of meat, fish, or poultry. Typically, most seniors eat too little protein, not too much, she says. There have been several large studies in older adults showing that higher protein intake, within the amounts typically consumed by older adults, is good for bone health.
A study by the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research showed that seniors who had high intakes of vitamin C, either through dietary intakes and/or supplements, reduced their risk of fractures by 50 percent. “It turns out vitamin C is not only important for maintaining bone mass but also for minimizing the risk of hip fracture," she says. Also critical to bone health is getting a sufficient amount of calcium and vitamin D in the diet. "The first line of defense when you have a bone fracture is to give calcium and vitamin D."
The recommended amounts are 1,200 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D per day. Vitamin D helps the body absorb enough of the calcium it needs to keep the bones healthy. Bone density testing is also a good idea, particularly for those with a family history of fractures. The test takes only a few minutes and examines density of the bones at the hips and spine.
Besides nutrition, exercise is also important for overall health and for healthy bones. The best type of exercise for bones is weight-bearing exercise, which forces you to work against gravity. "Physical activity, whether walking or very intense exercise, is quite important for bone health," Hannan says. "Just as your muscles respond to exercise, so does your skeleton. Weight-bearing exercise [walking, jogging, lifting weights, dancing, sports and others] causes bone to become stronger and often more dense. Dense, strong bone is less likely to fracture. Research shows that even individuals in their 90s can do resistance training with weights to improve physical function."
Hannan notes that people should check with their doctors before beginning a new exercise program, especially people with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. If an older person is at high risk of having a fracture, he or she can work with a physical therapist to develop a safe exercise program.
Muscle mass also may play a role in bone health, Hannan says. "There is a loss of muscle mass as we age," she says. "Just as nutrition influences bone it also influences muscle mass. We are looking at whether loss of muscle mass is a component that leads people to fall and fracture bones. It may be that their muscles can't support them."
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CHARLES HAYNES
CHARLES SPENT HIS CAREER AS A CONDUCTOR ON THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD. YOU CAN IMAGINE THE STORIES HE HAS TO TELL ABOUT TRAINS. HE ALSO LIKES TO RECALL HIS SERVICE DAYS IN THE NAVY AND HE’S GOT PLENTY OF FELLOW CASA VETERANS TO SHARE WITH.
PAT KELLNERPAT IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CASA RESIDENTS COUNCIL AND SHE TAKES PRIDE IN MAKING SURE HER FRIENDS ARE ENJOYING A HAPPY LIFESTYLE AND STAYING AS INVOLVED AS POSSIBLE. PAT IS ALSO A REGULAR IN THE CARD ROOM, ONE OF THE BEST PLAYERS AROUND.
RAY & LILLIAN
RAY AND LILLIAN ARE TWO RESIDENTS WHO ARE HEAVILY INVOLVED FROM MORNING TO NIGHT. THEY ARE FAITHFUL ATTENDEES AT THE MONDAY MORNING CATHOLIC COMMUNION AND FIND THEIR WAY TO CASA UNIVERSITY, HAPPY HOUR, K-CASA NEWS, AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN.
In addition to our eyes and ears, our nose contributes to our memories. A very special memory from my childhood is walking into my grandmother’s kitchen. She was a great cook and I enjoyed the delicious aromas of spices, garlic, and red wine on the meat that was roasting in the oven. Have you been in a fruit orchard and enjoyed the wonderful smell of freshly ripened fruit? I like the smell of a baby just bathed and generously sprinkled with Johnson’s Baby Powder. Oh, so many years ago our kindergarten teacher, Miss Huff, walked around the classroom and left a delightful trail of perfume. We called her “Miss Huff, the Powder Puff.” I like the smell in the woods, other places of nature, and of course a pretty garden. As a young child, I lived near a cannery that made catsup. At times it got a bit much for many people but I enjoyed it and years later I longed to go to the area for old times sake. The smell of fish can be unpleasant but the big crab pots at Fisherman’s Wharf stir up my taste buds. New cars and other things have special fragrances that soon fade away. In the old days, I enjoyed the pleasant smell of clean laundry as the pieces were removed from the clothes line. I also remember the scent of my dad’s freshly polished shoes. My mom always said, “We eat with our eyes so food must look attractive.” But I’m here to remind you that we also eat with our nose. - Jean Rolf
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Dearest Residents, Thank you for joining us as we sailed around the world enjoying the unique sights, sounds, music, culture, and tastes of various countries! We hope you enjoyed the tour!
But the fun isn’t over yet! We’re kicking off Oktoberfest, where we’ll be treated to more festive celebrations filled with music, food, fun, and beer! Then, at the end of October, you’ll be treated to a unique Halloween experience. Indeed, Casa is the “Cruise Ship that Never Leaves Hayward”. That line came from a lady I met at a Senior Fair. She asked what community I was representing and when I said “Casa Sandoval”, she yelled “Oh, Casa! The cruise ship that never leaves Hayward!” Activities truly differentiates us from other communities. Many visitors, including home health providers, say that our activities and events are unparalleled. There are many ways we keep you active, including daily exercises, K-CASA News, scenic drives, games, story-telling, book clubs, line dancing, poetry reading, arts & crafts, mind games, and a lot more. If you have any specific ideas that you wish to share, you can always come to me. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents who joined us for our “Around the World” Fashion Show. Thank you for making the show extra special! I’d also like to welcome our new residents and wish this month’s celebrants a very Happy Birthday! God bless you all! I love you! Ann
Ann Bailey 10/06 Julia Ross 10/07 Robert Wong 10/10 Ardythe Hackenkamp 10/12 Lila Chee 10/13 Phyllis Olson 10/14 Virginia Lyster 10/14 Rose Sousa 10/18
Juanita Derry 10/18John Jacowski 10/19Joseph Caling 10/21Nancy Brame 10/24Luayne Tyler 10/24Willie Louie 10/24Madeline Cox 10/25Raymond DeSoto 10/30
Casa ContactsAnn Villapando
Corporate Executive Director
Tess BarretoChief Financial Officer
Rick ChavezCommunications Director
Claude TroskaExecutive Chef
Lilia SenoAdmissions Counselor
Rosana FriasHR Director
Patricia SilvaFacilities Manager
Ana Elizondo/Cassandra OrnelasActivities Coordinators
510-727-1700www.casasandoval.com
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Hi Casa Family! Happy Birthday!