How May We Help You? Mary Lynn Yengst—Ext. 1701 Executive Director [email protected]Jackie Holton—Ext. 1717 Director of Assisted Living [email protected]Mike Drew—Ext. 1716 Director of Facilities [email protected]Susan Bishop Thomas—Ext. 1702 Director of Admissions & Marketing [email protected]Susan Painter—Ext. 1706 Director of Marketing & Community Relations [email protected]Danci Laprade—Ext. 1705 Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected]Hannah Sitze—Ext. 1710 Director of Life Enrichment [email protected]Kevin Kroll—Ext. 1703 Assistant Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected]Jordan Sorrells—Ext. 1712 Director of Social Services [email protected]Jean Hatter—Ext. 1719 Director of Talent Development [email protected]Jason Fellows—Ext. 1713 Maintenance Director [email protected]Allen Woodie—Ext. 1704 Pastoral Counselor [email protected]Flo Hawkins-Lincicome—Ext. 1715 Dining Services Director [email protected]Amy Stovall—Ext. 1709 Business Office Manager [email protected]Kayley Brookman—Ext. 1714 Director of Nursing – Assisted Living [email protected]Margaret Hatchett—Ext. 1708 Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable [email protected]Devra Fisher—Ext. 1711 Director of Environmental Services [email protected]Tina Jerman—Ext. 1700 Administrative Assistant [email protected]October Birthdays In astrology, those born from October 1–23 balance the scales of Libra. Libras are peaceful and fair, and value balance and symmetry. For this reason, they often champion justice and equality. Those born from October 24–31 are Scorpions of Scorpio. Scorpios are passionate, dedicated, and resourceful. Scorpios may seem intimidating, but they are just no-nonsense people who value honesty and loyalty above all else. Donna Karan (designer) – Oct. 2, 1948 Chubby Checker (singer) – Oct. 3, 1941 Chevy Chase (comedian) – Oct. 8, 1943 Henry Heinz (food magnate) – Oct. 11, 1844 Marie Osmond (entertainer) – Oct. 13, 1959 Penny Marshall (director) – Oct. 15, 1943 Naomi Osaka (tennis star) – Oct. 16, 1997 Kamala Harris (vice president) – Oct. 20, 1964 Pele (soccer player) – Oct. 23, 1940 Jonas Salk (doctor) – Oct. 28, 1914 John Candy (comedian) – Oct. 31, 1950 OLOV October Birthdays 1 Shirley Perdue 7 Christine Murphy 8 Pauline Coleman 8 Jean Delong 9 Elizabeth Bowling 9 Mary Pyne 13 Judy Wood 16 Edyth Witcher 16 Linda Lambert 16 Margaret “Peg” Braford 21 Billy Arnold 21 Carolyn Terry 22 Elizabeth “Libby” Dungan 23 Helen Westmoreland 27 Velma Graves Valley Voices Our Lady of the Valley | 650 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 | 540.345.5111 Last Month at Our Lady of the Valley While the beginning of last month at Our Lady of the Valley did not go quite as planned, we were able to get back in the swing of things towards the end of the month. We kicked off Assisted Living Week with a visit from Jean, who is an amazing balloon artist. Residents enjoyed watching her twist and form balloons such as giraffe’s, motorcycles, flowers, unicorns, dogs, crowns, and so much more! Next, we had some photo booth fun and a little wine down Wednesday. Residents had fun using the different props for the photo booth and of course drinking some wine on the front porch. We continued the celebration with porch games, a salty snack, and can’t forget the ice cream! Friday was the perfect day to sit outside on the front porch and enjoy some freshly cut watermelon! You can never go wrong with fresh fruit. We finished off the week with something a little different, frozen Italian ice! A fan favorite, The Saxy Keys came to entertain residents on the porch. Lot’s of singing along, dancing, and laughing! We received a visit one Saturday by two adorable therapy goats! Residents were able to feed, pet, and learn about these goats. We look forward to when they return! October is packed full of fun programs for everyone to enjoy. Come join the festivities! October 2021 Celebrating October Country Music Month Stamp Collecting Month Positive Attitude Month International Coffee Day October 1 World Space Week October 4–10 World Teachers Day October 5 Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 11 Wear Something Gaudy Day October 17 Freedom of Speech Week October 18–24 World Origami Days October 24–November 11 Cranky Coworkers Day October 27 All Hallows’ Eve or Halloween October 31
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How May We Help You? Mary Lynn Yengst—Ext. 1701 Executive Director [email protected] Jackie Holton—Ext. 1717 Director of Assisted Living [email protected] Mike Drew—Ext. 1716 Director of Facilities [email protected] Susan Bishop Thomas—Ext. 1702 Director of Admissions & Marketing [email protected] Susan Painter—Ext. 1706 Director of Marketing & Community Relations [email protected] Danci Laprade—Ext. 1705 Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected] Hannah Sitze—Ext. 1710 Director of Life Enrichment [email protected] Kevin Kroll—Ext. 1703 Assistant Director of Nursing – Nursing & Rehabilitation [email protected] Jordan Sorrells—Ext. 1712 Director of Social Services [email protected] Jean Hatter—Ext. 1719 Director of Talent Development [email protected] Jason Fellows—Ext. 1713 Maintenance Director [email protected] Allen Woodie—Ext. 1704 Pastoral Counselor [email protected] Flo Hawkins-Lincicome—Ext. 1715 Dining Services Director [email protected] Amy Stovall—Ext. 1709 Business Office Manager [email protected] Kayley Brookman—Ext. 1714 Director of Nursing – Assisted Living [email protected] Margaret Hatchett—Ext. 1708 Payroll Coordinator/Accounts Payable [email protected] Devra Fisher—Ext. 1711 Director of Environmental Services [email protected] Tina Jerman—Ext. 1700 Administrative Assistant [email protected]
October Birthdays
In astrology, those born from October 1–23 balance the scales of Libra. Libras are peaceful and fair, and value balance and symmetry. For this reason, they often champion justice and equality. Those born from October 24–31 are Scorpions of Scorpio. Scorpios are passionate, dedicated, and resourceful. Scorpios may seem intimidating, but they are just no-nonsense people who value honesty and loyalty above all else. Donna Karan (designer) – Oct. 2, 1948 Chubby Checker (singer) – Oct. 3, 1941 Chevy Chase (comedian) – Oct. 8, 1943 Henry Heinz (food magnate) – Oct. 11, 1844 Marie Osmond (entertainer) – Oct. 13, 1959 Penny Marshall (director) – Oct. 15, 1943 Naomi Osaka (tennis star) – Oct. 16, 1997 Kamala Harris (vice president) – Oct. 20, 1964 Pele (soccer player) – Oct. 23, 1940 Jonas Salk (doctor) – Oct. 28, 1914 John Candy (comedian) – Oct. 31, 1950
OLOV October Birthdays
1 Shirley Perdue
7 Christine Murphy
8 Pauline Coleman
8 Jean Delong
9 Elizabeth Bowling
9 Mary Pyne
13 Judy Wood
16 Edyth Witcher
16 Linda Lambert
16 Margaret “Peg” Braford
21 Billy Arnold
21 Carolyn Terry
22 Elizabeth “Libby” Dungan
23 Helen Westmoreland
27 Velma Graves
Valley Voices
Our Lady of the Valley | 650 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016 | 540.345.5111
Last Month at Our Lady of the Valley
While the beginning of last month at Our Lady of the Valley did not go quite as planned, we were able to get back in the swing of things towards the end of the month. We kicked off Assisted Living Week with a visit from Jean, who is an amazing balloon artist. Residents enjoyed watching her twist and form balloons such as giraffe’s, motorcycles, flowers, unicorns, dogs, crowns, and so much more! Next, we had some photo booth fun and a little wine down Wednesday. Residents had fun using the different props for the photo booth and of course drinking some wine on the front porch. We continued the celebration with porch games, a salty snack, and can’t forget the ice cream! Friday was the perfect day to sit outside on the front porch and enjoy some freshly cut watermelon! You can never go wrong with fresh fruit. We finished off the week with something a little different, frozen Italian ice! A fan favorite, The Saxy Keys came to entertain residents on the porch. Lot’s of singing along, dancing, and laughing! We received a visit one Saturday by two adorable therapy goats! Residents were able to feed, pet, and learn about these goats. We look forward to when they return! October is packed full of fun programs for everyone to enjoy. Come join the festivities!
tradition begins with Bonfires, often it could just
be brush piles from working on the farm during
the summer months, and with dry weather
“Burn Bans” we routinely have a few that needs
attention during the fall. Our family also has set
a tradition of traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway,
stopping along the way to have Buckwheat
pancakes at Mabry’s Mill and visit the Old Mill
House, and Blacksmith’s shop. Unfortunately,
this year parts of the Parkway have experienced
road closures because of landslides and repair
work. I’m hoping that they have completed
these repairs before peak season – generally the
mid to late part of this month. There have been
so many things that have been affected or even
canceled because of Covid-19, I pray that soon
these events will be back on our calendars.
In the “Sound of Music”, Julie Andrews sang: “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things.” She went on to tell us “When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things.” She went on to tell us “When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad”
Hats Off
You don’t have to be a fan of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to celebrate Mad Hatter Day on October 6. Carroll attempted to illustrate his book himself but soon turned to famed illustrator John Tenniel for help. It was Tenniel who depicted the Mad Hatter character with a card in his hatband reading, “In this size 10/6.” Here, the 10/6 refers not to the date October 6, but the hat’s price of 10 shillings and six pence. While the interpretation of the hat card may have been mistaken, the hatter’s “madness” is a matter of historical fact.
In the mid-19th century, the process of turning fur into felt involved the use of the chemical mercury nitrate, a poison that caused shakes, speech problems, unpredictable behavior, and hallucinations in many hatters. The idiom “mad as a hatter” developed as a result. Of course, one needn’t be mad to celebrate this offbeat holiday. Instead, enjoy Lewis Carroll’s classic novel of fantasy and nonsense, and perhaps engage in some nonsensical antics yourself.
That is pretty much how I feel about the Blue
Ridge Parkway, it has always been a pleasant
change to our busy schedule; one of my
favorite things in the month of October.
There is an Old Testament promise to the
Children of Israel that I hold on to: Joel 2:25
“And I will restore to you the years that the
locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the
caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great
army which I sent among you.” – Pastor Al
P.S. I Have heard, that with all the
cancellations we will still get to see “It’s the
Great Pumpkin” Charlie Brown
Valley Happenings
Thursday, October 7th Join us in the dining room for a Twin Day Parade. Watch staff strut their stuff with their “twin” or join in on the fun! See you at 2:30pm in the assisted living dining room. Monday, October 11th Come to the conservatory at 2:30pm to enjoy a visit from Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. They will be bringing some of their animal ambassadors to show off and give information about. Wednesday, October 13th Join us on the porch for a Pink Parade & Refreshments at 2:00pm. In support of breast cancer awareness month be sure to get decked out in everything pink! Tuesday, October 19th The Saxy Keys will be joining us for some entertainment at 1:30pm in the conservatory. Come enjoy the music! Monday, October 25th Come to the conservatory at 2:00pm for some music therapy with Catherine. You won’t want to miss this! Tuesday, October 26th Join us in pumpkin decorating in the conservatory at 3:00pm. Later that evening at 5:45pm to celebrate National Pumpkin Day meet us in the lobby for a pumpkin dessert social! Wednesday, October 27th Our friend Marc Baskind will be joining us for some musical entertainment and helping celebrate October birthdays at 6:00pm in the conservatory.
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Friendly Reminder
Starting on October 6th and October 20th we will hold a Rosary Prayer Group in the activity room in assisted living at 1:00pm ***You must sign up no more than a week
ahead of time to go on scenic bus rides on Thursday’s.***
We will be returning to going back to St. Andrew’s Catholic Church on Sundays for mass. The bus will leave around 8:30am for 9am mass.
Thursday, October 28th We hope everyone participates in our Halloween Costume Contest! Pair up with another resident, staff member, or go solo! We will vote on the best costume after everyone struts their stuff down the runway. This will take place at 2:30pm in the assisted living dining room. Friday, October 29th Join us for a Spooky Spectacular Social in the conservatory at 3:15pm. Spooky games, snacks, drinks, and more! Sunday, October 31st – HALLOWEEN Come on out for a Halloween Magic Show with Tricky Nicky! 2:30pm in the conservatory. Hope to see you all there!
