November Notes: House Calls with Amy Nicolas, CNP

every Tuesday morning-See Stepping

Stone for more information

House Calls with Alissa Redding

Podiatrist Visits Boulder

Quarterly – next visit December 8th 9:00AM

Please make an appointment with

Stepping Stone by NOON December 4th.

Wellness Clinic

Every Thursday at 12:30pm Sign up with

Georgette

$ Stop Hours Monday, Wednesday,

and Fridays 9:00-10:30 and Saturdays 9:30-

10:30 Fixen Chiropractic

visits in the 1st Floor Activity Room

See calendar on Lobby bulletin board.Please

walk in to make appointments.

Avera Eyewear Clinic

January 12th 2016 at 10:30am in First Floor

Activity Room

Town and Country Hearing Aid Clinic

November 2nd at 4:30 in The First Floor Activity

Room

Gobble!! Gobble!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I don’t know if many of you know this but over the past few years, Thanksgiving has slowly risen to the top of my favorite holiday list! Yes, I love Christmas and my birthday too. But I have come to find a true appreciation for Thanksgiving. It is a holiday solely centered on thankfulness and spending time with those who we are most thankful for. (It certainly doesn’t hurt that there is plenty of great food to go around too!) That being said, I felt it was fitting to share this poem with you regarding the Thanksgiving season.

Best Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is here, so our minds have turned To what time has taught us, to what we've learned:

We often focus all our thought On shiny things we've shopped and bought.

We take our pleasure in material things, Forgetting the pleasure that friendship brings.

If a lot of our stuff just vanished today, We'd see the foundation of each happy day

Is special relationships, constant and true, And that's when our thoughts go directly to you. We wish you a Thanksgiving you'll never forget,

Full of love and joy—your best one yet!

By Joanna Fuchs

I want to tell each and every one of you how thankful I am to be here at Boulder Estates. I am so thankful to know you and that I get to spend time with you. I hope that during this thankful season, you take a few

moments to appreciate all the things & people in your lives that you have to be thankful for. If you get the chance, I encourage you to put a card in the mail or pick up the phone and give a call to those who you are most

thankful for this holiday season.

May you be blessed today and every day,

Tenant Services Team

November: On Being Thankful

November 2015 Edition

Boulder Estates Congregate and Assisted – 601 Village Drive

Marshall MN, 56258

The Boulder Reminder

I would like to take just a moment to thank all of our wonderful volunteers. I can not express to you how thankful we are for all of your help! We do not know what

we would do without you! Thank you to the following volunteers:

Dollar Stop Volunteers: Joan Derynck, Myra Colburn, Ella Mae Jensen, Gloria Hagen, Iona Arndt & Ramona McCorquodale

Bingo Crew: Don Klein, Clarence Gilb, Myron Jerzak Back up Bingo Crew: Lew Weeks, Cheryl Wyffels, Joan Derynck, Betty

Swanson, Art VanMoorlehem Bingo/Pokeno Clean up Crew: To any and all who help we are very

thankful for all that you do! Flower/Garden Caretakers: Iona Arndt, Dorothy Gilb, Don Klein, Peg

Boerboom, Darlene Oftedahl, Myron Jerzak and all other gardeners who grow such beautiful gardens each year!

Bible Study Helpers: Dorothy Bellesheim, Eileen Holt, Ramona McCorquodale

Quarry Café Host: Clarence Gilb Quarry Bulletin Decorator : Delores Manke Piano Players: Julie Jaeger and Verlaine Schlemmer Tenant Council Officiate & Popcorn Chef: Tom Louwagie & Myron

Jerzak And to anyone else who has helped with various carnivals, group gatherings, greeted groups at the front door, donated for Halloween, helped clean Bingo/Pokeno cards and chips or to anyone who has found a way to help a neighbor in need. THANK YOU! You are such a blessing & we are so thankful for everything that you do! Boulder Estates would not be the same without your help! I would like to apologize if I have forgotten anyone who helps make Boulder Estates a truly wonderful place to be! It was unintended and I am so very thankful for anything and everything that someone does to show compassion and kindness to our Boulder family! God bless you all for everything you do!

-Tenant Services Team

Stop by Apt. # 141 and say hello to Sandi Rettmer! Sandi recently moved to Boulder Estates from her previous home in Tracy. She is the proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Sandi enjoys reading, quilting, knitting, crossword puzzles and loves going to the casino! She is looking forward to making new friends here at Boulder Estates!

Please join us in giving a warm Boulder welcome to:

Gifts & Special Donations

Boulder Estates & Stepping Stone would like to say Thank you to the

following individuals and families that recently made

Bingo or Pokeno cash donations for birthdays or

just because.

Myron Jerzak Don Bleloch

Vera Mohwinkel Joan Derynck

Evelyn Lozenski Arlene Muse Lucille Haye

Leone Pederson Shirley Strand Sandi Rettmer

Music Groups coming to Boulder in November:

*Sing-A-Long with Beth

November 6th 2:30 in The Summit

*Uncle Ron’s Accordion

Band November 13th

2:30 in The Summit

*Birthdays with The Robinsons

November 18 2:15 in The Summit

*Music Makers November 25th

2:30 at The Summit

Holidays in November: *Veterans Day November 11th

Program will begin at 2:15

*Boulder Thanksgiving Meal November 18th at 11:30AM

*Thanksgiving Day

November 26th

November 2015

November- A month of thankfulness!

Odds and Ends… Fall Bingo with MACS- It’s that time of year where we get a visit from the Marshall Area Christian Students! They will be coming Wednesday, November 4th at 2:30 for some FUN Fall bingo! The prizes will be great! The snacks will be tasty! So come on down and join in the fun!

*NEW* Paws for People- They are cuddly, cute and in need of someone to love them-they are the Marshall Shelter animals! Please join the SMSU Social Work students as they bring the local shelter cats and dogs to visit Boulder Estates. They will be visiting from 12:30-1:00 in the First Floor Activity Room on Monday, November 9th.

Voting: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. This year (2015) is NOT a major election year for Lyon County. The big presidential election will be next year- November 2016. This means that there are no offices that are voted for in our county during this year. Although there will be no offices to vote for this year, if you have not registered to vote since moving to Boulder Estates, please speak with Casi from Tenant Services for the paperwork to do so. You do need to register to vote anytime you move.

Gobble Gobble Bingo with MATEC: On Friday November 20th at 2:00 in The Summit you are invited to join us for an FUN Thanksgiving twist on Bingo with the MATEC Kids!

Cards with Baiba will be Wednesday, November 11th at 9:30AM in the Red Baron Room: It’s that time of year to begin thinking about your Christmas cards! Join Baiba as she works with you to make some truly beautiful and special cards for the holiday season. Due to the extra special additions to these cards, the fee for the card making class this month is $3.00. If you are interested in participating in the card making class, please sign up with Georgette and give your $3.00 course fee to Georgette at the time that you sign up. This will help in better determining the number of interested tenants as well as the number

Don Bleloch Oct. 9

Evelyn Lozinski Oct. 16

Vera Mohwinkel Oct. 15

Joan Derynck Oct. 17

Arlene Muse Oct. 19

Darlene Oftedahl Oct. 22

November Birthdays!

Lucille Haye Oct. 24

Gordon Knofczynski Oct. 25

Jerome Benedict Oct. 28

Leone Pedersen Oct. 29

of participants we need to prepare for. Please sign up and pay your course fee prior to the day of the class if you are interested in attending. Thank you!

Senior to Senior Shopping: Would you like someone to go grocery shopping with you? You’re in luck! The Marshall High School Senior to Senior Shopping will be going along with tenants to Hy-Vee at 3:45 on November 5th and November 19th. A signup sheet will be posted in the Lobby closer to the day of the outing. Happy shopping!

House of Hope Visits on November 12th & 17th: The House of Hope will be visiting TWO times in November! They are excited to be coming on Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 to paint finger nails in the 1st Floor Activity Room. A signup sheet will be posted in the Lobby closer to the day of this event. They will visit us again on Tuesday, November 17th in the Quarry Café for some FUN with Wi Bowling! Anyone is welcome to come down and visit with the House of Hope while they are here.

Check out the 3rd Floor Artwork Display! Stop by the photo display a crossed from room #314 to see the beautiful coloring artwork created by your very own neighbors! If you have any questions regarding the coloring group please speak with either Eileen Holt or Betty Swanson.

Happy Thanksgiving from Boulder Estates- Wednesday, November 18th Seating will

open at 11:00 with grace being said at 11:15.Celebrate the tradition of Thanksgiving

with our Boulder family! Tenant Guest meal prices if you do not usually eat. *This

special meal is for tenants and staff only please. No guests today. Please make reservations with Georgette by NOON November 13th by calling *200

Thanksgiving Day Dinner-Thursday November 26th seating will open at 11:15

Breakfast, lunch and supper are available as usual. Enjoy a traditional

Thanksgiving feast at lunchtime. Holiday meal charges will apply for the noon

meal. Expecting guests? Please make reservations with Georgette by NOON November 23rd by calling *200

Upcoming Meals at The Summit *Omelet Breakfast: Tuesday, November 3rd at 7:00AM

*Summit Premiere: Thursday, November 5th at 11:30AM * Boulder Thanksgiving Meal Wednesday, November 18th at 11:30AM

*Thanksgiving Day Meal Thursday, November 26th at 11:15 PM

Cook’s Corner

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” –William Arthur Ward

Ever forget? It happens to me. And that is why I have learned to value and appreciate little reminders. This is one of them. All too often, it is all too easy, to be so consumed with the stuff of life that we “forget” to express our gratitude—or at least fail to do so in an authentic way. Our responses can sometimes become automatic, unintentionally habitual, and fall far short of the proper meaning that we intend. This time of year is a wonderful time. It is a time to reflect on those things that we are so thankful for. We require a little time to focus on thankfulness so that we do not forget all that is good and right in our world. Thanksgiving, at its core, challenges us to view those around us with the deepest appreciation for the gifts they’ve given us. It is equally important to express our gratitude in a meaningful and authentic way. Our expression of thanks and appreciation must be sincere. An old folk-tale proposes that the word “sincere” is derived from the Latin “sine” [meaning 'without'] and “cera” [meaning 'wax']. Literally, without-wax. The explanation describes how dishonest sculptors in Rome or Greece would cover flaws in their work with wax to deceive the viewer. Therefore, a sculpture "without wax" would mean honesty in its perfection and that the work was authentic. And that is where our heart must lie as we express gratitude this season to those who... Love You, Challenge You, Serve You, Work with You, And...remember to show gratitude for yourself. May you enjoy a season of thankfulness that is “without wax” in every way. Cheers to your health and your happiness this month. Thank you to all of you for all the rich blessings, kind words, and generous support that you offer me each and every day. Todd Finally, preparing for the holidays is all about spending quality time with friends and family. I am a firm believer that spending time and making memories does not have to be complicated. In fact, the exact opposite is true: keep it SIMPLE! To that end I would like to offer a simple, healthy, and delicious recipes that will enrich any gathering. Enjoy...

Perfect Pumpkin Muffins [serves 12] Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar,1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 eggs, 1-15 ounce can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and place 12 paper liners into each well of your standard size muffin baking pan. Measure out the flour, sugars, baking soda, salt and spices in a medium bowl and whisk together. Set aside. Use a separate bowl to whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, coconut oil and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together. Do not over mix, just stir until everything is incorporated into the batter. Distribute the batter evenly into each well. They will be nearly full. This will help give your muffins a nice puffy dome. Bake your muffins for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cook’s Corner Continued: Without Wax

Greetings from Boulder Creek, November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This is a great month to take time to think about the people that have lost their lives to Alzheimer’s, the ones that are battling the disease, the caregivers that have cared for loved ones, and everyone that has been affected by the disease. It is important the community starts to educate themselves about the disease and be more aware of it. The current statistics are one in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer's disease, about one-third of people age 85 and older have Alzheimer's disease, and the annual number of new cases of Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to double by 2050. This month ACT on Alzheimer’s is bringing National dementia speaker and author of “Creating Moments of Joy” Jolene Brackey to Marshall on Tuesday, November 17 starting at 8:45 a.m. The cost is $10.00 to attend and you need to register by Friday, November 6. Please register with Barb or Heather at the Adult Community Center by email at srcenter@chartermi.net or 507-537-6109. Checks payable to “One Voice for Seniors” and can be mailed to Barb Lipinski, 107 South 4th Street, Marshall, MN 56258. Compassionate Communication: Tips for Dementia Caregivers by Ava M. Stinnett Communication mix-ups. They happen all the time, don’t they? Some of the more humorous mix-ups involve misheard song lyrics. Remember “Dancing Queen” by the group ABBA? The lyric “Feel the beat of the tambourine” has often been misheard as “Feel the beat of the tangerine.” Who isn’t amused when a toddler refers to strawberries as straw babies or pronounces grilled cheese as girl cheese? More recently, the autocorrect feature on cell phones has provided some noteworthy examples of miscommunication, as has the misuse of Internet acronyms. One woman, for example, texted various friends and family members to let them know about the passing of a beloved family member. She included the acronym LOL at the end of the text, thinking it meant “lots of love.” She was mortified when her son told her it actually stands for “laughing out loud.” In dementia-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s, communication mix-ups may start slowly with difficulty finding the right word—a person’s name, for example—or incorrectly substituting one word for another. Persons living with Alzheimer’s may invent entirely new words to describe familiar objects or repeat a question over and over. As the disease progresses, communication becomes more difficult. They may struggle to organize words logically or may rely on gestures. They may not be able to understand what you are saying or only be able to grasp part of it. Writing and reading skills may also deteriorate. Losing the ability to communicate can be one of the most frustrating and challenging problems faced by people with dementia-related diseases, their family members, and caregivers. It’s important to keep in mind that each person is unique and that difficulties in communication are very individual. Although they may not understand what is being said, feelings such as joy, anger, sadness, fear, and love remain. Communicating with compassion will allow them to maintain their dignity and self-esteem. Consider these communication tips:

News from Boulder Creek

Keep it simple. Use short sentences and plain words, asking only one question at a time. Yes-no questions may work best.

Be patient and allow plenty of time for what you have said to be understood.

It may take longer for your loved one to process and respond. Don’t interrupt or finish their sentences. Just listen and avoid rushing and correcting.

Maintain eye contact and stay nearby so that they will know that you’re listening and trying to understand. Where appropriate, use touch to keep the person’s attention and to communicate feelings of warmth and affection.

Try to avoid distractions and a background of competing noises such as TV or radio.

Remain calm and talk in a gentle, straightforward manner. The tone of your voice can send a clearer message than what you actually say.

Don’t argue. Be aware that one’s reasoning and judgment will decline over time. If necessary, leave the room to avoid confrontation.

Communication may be challenging, especially as the disease progresses. Whether a family member or a caregiver, it’s critical to remember not to take it personally if the person with dementia becomes paranoid or accusatory. Patience, understanding, and 100 percent forgiveness are at the heart of compassionate communication. Hope you have a great November and Thanksgiving, Jamie Lanners, Housing Manager

Warmest greetings from Stepping Stone and Happy Thanksgiving to you! I can hardly believe that it is already November! With all the wonderful things we love about this season (family, good food, thankfulness) the farthest thing from our mind tends to be to the next cold and flu season. Unfortunately, the cold and flu can be a part of this season too. Here are just a few suggestions on ways you can help to prevent the spread of a cold or the flu this holiday season. The number ONE way to prevent the spread of germs that can cause a cold, flu or other illness is through proper hand washing. Stopping the spread of germs benefits not only you but everyone at Boulder Estates. Below you will find a few pointers on ways to have a healthier holiday season.

When should I wash my hands?

After using the bathroom When helping a friend/family who is ill After sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose After you remove your garbage

News from Stepping Stone Home Health

Before and after eating

How do I properly wash my hands?

Wet your hands with running water Lather your hands by rubbing your hands together with soap, rub the backs of your hands,

between your fingers and under your nails Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds (sing the song Happy Birthday twice) Rinse and dry your hands with a clean towel If soap and water is not available and your hands are not visibly dirty you may use hand

sanitizer

What should I do if I am not feeling well?

Make an appointment to see your doctor Contact a Stepping Stone Home Health Care Nurse (dial *4 for 24 hour/day assistance) Contact your family Stay in your room (sick trays are available at no charge for 3 days) Drink plenty of fluids Rest

Wishing you a very happy and healthy November!

~Stepping Stone Home Health

Mixed-Up November

Unscramble the letters to reveal words associated with the month of November.

1. THASGNKINGVI__________________ 2. AUTNUM______________________

3. PUMIPKNIPE__________________ 4. TUREYK______________________

5. HASRVET__________________ 6. BLKAC FRAIDY______________________

7. ELECOITN DYA__________________ 8. PILIMGRS______________________

9. CRANERRYB__________________ 10. LEASEV______________________

Answers: 1. Thanksgiving, 2. Autumn, 3. Pumpkin pie, 4. Turkey, 5. Harvest, 6. Black Friday, 7. Election day,

8. Pilgrims, 9. Cranberry, 10. Leaves (Mixed Up November from Activityconnection.com)

Information was obtained from the Centers for Disease Control.

Thank you to our Veterans!

November is the month when we take the time to remember those who have served our country and sacrificed so much in order to keep us safe and free. The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month is the time set aside by many countries to commemorate and honor veterans.

In the United States, it is a federal holiday celebrated with parades and other activities. Once known as Armistice Day, it was officially proclaimed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight Eisenhower.

The day is known as Armistice Day in France and New Zealand and as Remembrance Day or Poppy Day in the U.K., Canada, and Australia. The wearing of the poppy originates from the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian John McCrae. Poppies grew in abundance across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I. Their bright red color symbolized the blood that was shed by the valiant soldiers.

Regardless of what we call it, or how or when we celebrate it, the important thing is that we take the time to remember and reflect. On Wednesday, November 11th, at 2:15 in the Summit we will be having a recognition program to honor our Veterans. Please join us on this day as we say thank you to the following Veterans:

*Jack Andries *Gifford Liebswager *Clet Vonbank *Dorothy Bellesheim *Jim Pridal *Tom Sharratt *Al Bendel *Don Bleloch *Lew Weeks *Albert Callens *Bob Reimler *Duane Wyffels *Mike Skoblik *Edward Scheele *Myron Thielges *Ray Hively *Harlan Schwerin *Glen Oftedahl *Tony Kopka *Tony Skuya *Vince VanOverbeke *Wendell Larson *Art VanMoorlehem *Jerome Benedict *Merlin Gustafson *Wally Schlemmer

To all the service men & women of this country, past & present, Thank you

for your service, protection & support.

God Bless you & God Bless the United States of America!

Picture Page

Above & right side picture: The bags of soil were all ready to get the

gardens prepared in early May 2015.

Above: Jerry having fun painting his pumpkin!

Below: Vivian and Betty working on

crafts with House of Hope

Above: Evelyn with the winning pumpkin for our decorating contest!

Congratulations Evelyn!

Right: Gladys is all smiles

while doing

crafts with House of

Hope!

Right: Oh’ what fun we had

watching the Samuel Lutheran Kids read, sing

and dance!

Left: Art showing us his pumpkin at our Pumpkin Party!