1515 Kingsridge Dr. - Oklahoma City, OK 73170 - rcmseniorliving.com 405.692.8700 1515 Kingsridge Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73170 rcmseniorliving.com rcmseniorliving.com rcmseniorliving.com rcmseniorliving.com DECEMBER 2017 Celebrating Life Each Day... HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS! ® Mary Butler is not sure how many quilts she has made, probably in the hundreds since she began quilting in 1990. She took class after class in quilting and eventually she was teaching the class and later began judging quilts at county fairs. Mary began sewing at a young age in the 4-H and sewed all of her four children?s clothes when they were growing up. She has never sold a quilt, she only wants to give them away. Many non-profits, abused kids shelters and cancer center patients are the lucky recipients of her talents. All of her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren have special personalized quilts that they will treasure forever. When asked what her favorite quilt was she says, ?The one I am working on right now.?So each quilt is important to her. The Centennial Quilt shown in the picture is one of five that she made during the Oklahoma Centennial and it is breath taking.The stitching of every little detail is perfect and amazing. This month, Mary will be speaking about her Route 66 quilt and telling us about each state it goes through as well as the history of Route 66. We will also have the honor of displaying her Christmas quilt, which is currently under construction! This 4-H girl turned mom turned school teacher turned principal is using her talents to bless so many others and we are thankful that she is sharing her blessing with us at Village on the Park!! Get Your Kicks on Route 66! Pricilla Ewalt 12/ 01 Mary Lou Graham 12/ 01 Judy Paterson 12/ 01 Opal Ashenbrenner 12/ 03 Dorothy Grummer 12/ 05 Edith Russell 12/ 05 Juanita Murphy 12/ 08 Edith Kester 12/ 12 Ann Trumbly 12/ 13 Carolyn Earles 12/ 13 Warren Taylor 12/ 14 Winona Allen 12/ 16 Troy Segler 12/ 19 Martha Taylor 12/ 21 Chris Jeffrey 12/ 24 Fran Stephens 12/ 27 Betty Ward 12/ 31 Jim Ward 12/ 31
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1515 Kingsridge Dr. - Oklahoma City, OK 73170 - rcmseniorliving.com
Mary Butler is not sure how many quilts she has made, probably in the hundreds since she began quilting in 1990. She took class after class in quilting and eventually she was teaching the class and later began judging quilts at county fairs. Mary began sewing at a young age in the 4-H and sewed all of her four children?s clothes when they were growing up. She has never sold a quilt, she only wants to give them away. Many non-profits, abused kids shelters and cancer center patients are the lucky recipients of her talents. All of her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren have special personalized quilts that they will treasure forever. When asked what her favorite quilt was she says, ?The one I
am working on right now.?So each quilt is important to her. The Centennial Quilt shown in the picture is one of five that she made during the Oklahoma Centennial and it is breath taking.The stitching of every little detail is perfect and amazing. This month, Mary will be speaking about her Route 66 quilt and tell ing us about each state it goes through as well as the history of Route 66. We will also have the honor of displaying her Christmas quilt, which is currently under construction! This 4-H girl turned mom turned school teacher turned principal is using her talents to bless so many others and we are thankful that she is sharing her blessing with us at Village on the Park!!
Get Your Kicks on Route 66!
Pricilla Ewalt 12/01
Mary Lou Graham 12/01
Judy Paterson 12/01
Opal Ashenbrenner 12/03
Dorothy Grummer 12/05
Edith Russell 12/05
Juanita Murphy 12/08
Edith Kester 12/12
Ann Trumbly 12/13
Carolyn Earles 12/13
Warren Taylor 12/14
Winona Allen 12/16
Troy Segler 12/19
Martha Taylor 12/21
Chris Jeffrey 12/24
Fran Stephens 12/27
Betty Ward 12/31
Jim Ward 12/31
Village on the Park
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What's Happening at Village on the Park?
December 2017
Welcome New Residents!
It's always a special time when Crossroads Church Orchestra plays for us!
Bob Moseley
Paul had a great time singing with ventriloquist Phyllis. Our waitstaff makes birthdays a special occasion. Happy Birthday Bob!!
Jonell, "You did an awesome job on your Candy Gift Box."
We added an interesting twist to our Wooden Horse Races with "Live" Horses.
What an honor to have the opportunity to recognize our veterans.
Norma Whittemore Fun times were had at our Halloween Dance with Helen, Jennifer, Margaret and Raymond.
December 2017Village on the Park
All are welcome
* ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Community Events Entertainment Special Activit ies Trips
9:00 Exercise & Devotions11:30 South OKC Library1:00 Christmas
Concentration2:00 Blackberry Cobbler
and Ice Cream6:00 Bridge6:30 Church
TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULEMon.-Wed. Dr. AppointmentsMon: Mercy/Baptist/Deaconess AreaTues: South OKC & NormanWed: Downtown, MWC, South OKCThurs: Beauty Shops AM, Errands PMFri: Southside Dr. Appts, Southside ErrandsSun: Church (AM Services)
1:00 Pool- Hall 92:00 Church Services
w/ Herb Dickinson3:00 Cards4:00 Dominoes5:00 Brain Teasers6:00 Gathan Graham Piano
NEW YEAR'S EVE
9:00 Exercise & Devotions1:00 Buzzword2:00 Angels Care Health
Talk: UTI's Symptoms & Treatment
2:00 Macadamia Nut Cookies
3:00 TOWN HALL6:00 Bridge6:30 Church
9:00 Exercise & Devotions9:30 Yoga Stretch2:00 "New Year's Eve Eve
Eve Party!"3:00 Bonus Bucks Bingo4:00 Happy Hour6:00 Chuck Whetstone
Sings
9:00 Exercise & Devotions9:30 Wii Bowling10:00 Neighborhood Walmart2:00 Ice Cream Dreamsicles3:00 Candy Bar Bingo6:00 Skip Bo
Priscil la Ewalt 12/01 Carolyn Earles 12/13Mary Lou Graham 12/01 Warren Taylor 12/14Judy Paterson 12/01 Winona Allen 12/16Opal Ashenbrenner 12/03 Troy Segler 12/19Dorothy Grummer 12/05 Martha Taylor 12/21Edith Russell 12/05 Chris Jeffrey 12/24Juanita Murphy 12/08 Fran Stephens 12/27Edith Kester 12/12 Betty Ward 12/31Ann Trumbly 12/13 Jim Ward 12/31
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December 2017Village on the Park
Where has 2017 gone? As children the days go by so slowly as we anticipate each holiday or special event in our lives. Then as we become adults the years move swiftly by, but what a blessed life we have all experienced. Thanksgiving is a time when we take the time to stop and reflect upon our lives and to count our blessings. It is also a time when we spend more time with families and friends. This year here at Village on The Park we encouraged our residents and staff to take
some time out and remember our holiday traditions or even start a new one. Traditions are a great way to strengthen our bonds with family and reinforce memories old and new. Judy has always loved taking the time to sit down with family at the table (sometimes more than one table) and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. Another of her favorite traditions was raking the leaves and watching the family jump in them. Mary loves going home for the holidays, family, football and
don?t forget pumpkin pies. Going for walks after dinner was Irmgard?s favorite memory, after of course eating lots of ?made from scratch" great food. Home cooking in a long held family tradition. A common thread with Kenneth, Sue and Wynema were favorite foods. Isn?t there just something about the smell and taste of familar foods that draw the memories closer? So go ahead, celebrate your traditions and make some new ones!
Keeping Holiday Traditions Alive
Mind, Body & Soul We all look forward to the holidays and hope that they will be a time of happiness, friendliness, fellowship, and harmony. Yet often our anticipation and excitement turns into feelings of depression and/or family disharmony. Some ways to help dealing with the holidays are to: Have an attitude of gratitude, be responsible for how you behave, if you're feeling depressed and lonely, volunteer. Other ways are to decide upon your priorities and stick to them. Remember, no matter what your plans, the holidays do not automatically take away feelings of aloneness, sadness, frustration, anger, and fear. Also don't expect the holidays to be just as they were when you were a child. Do not let the holidays become a reason for over-indulging. And last but not least ?Give yourself a break!?
Making a Difference
Mike serves as our Limo Driver and also on our Waitstaff. He has been with VOP for 1 ½ years. Mike is married with 5 children, 2 stepsons, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. One of the things he loves most in life is to listen to his grandchildren as they sing and play music for him. He also enjoys watching movies and playing golf. Mike was born and raised in Texas.
One of Mike's favorite things to do here at VOP is to drive the residents on errands in the Limo. He also enjoys serving them in the Dining Room. Mike considers it an honor to be of service to our residents.
Thanks for all you do Mike! We are glad you are a part of our team!
Mike Barnhart Limo Driver / Waitstaff
Judy, "Did you wrap yourself instead of your presents?"
Judy remembers playing in the leaves as a favorite tradition at Thanksgiving.
