The illas V The illas V at Houghton 844 N. Houghton Rd. Tucson, AZ 85748 520-219-0160 www.villasathoughton.com ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE NEIGHBORHOOD August 2015 Fish Gazing Is Amazing! If you haven’t visited our new salt water aquarium in Villa CC....well, you don’t know what you’re missing! These amazing sea creatures are not only beautiful to watch, but have enormous health benefits. Studies going back to the late ’80s have shown that gazing at aquarium fish reduces stress, and subsequently lowers blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure or you are just having a stressful day, take a walk to Villa CC and enjoy some peace and tranquility, while watching these lovely fish and sea creatures. Giving Back Benefits the Brain Giving of your time and talents often brings personal and emotional satisfaction. Doctors say no matter where or how seniors lend a hand, taking part in engaging environments, social interaction and mentally stimulating activities that volunteer opportunities provide creates new pathways in the brain, which can help prevent memory loss and cognitive problems. Because of their sense of purpose and accomplishment, volunteers also report feeling happier and more satisfied with their lives. An Evening to Remember! The Noteables, a mixed quartet of local singers, perform memorable songs from Broadway musicals and timeless classics from the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s. Join them on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Villa GG. STEP UP Into T.L.C. Inc. Sox, Nancy and Wayne Pull out your cowboy or cowgirl hats and boots, and join our friends from Step Up on the last Wednesday of each month, outside of Villa AA from 9 to 10 a.m. Ice cold lemonade will be served while we enjoy these beautiful horses and company. Employee of the Month! Tucson native Roxanne Curtis has been working for The Villas for over a year and is studying to become a Registered Nurse. She is a Certified Nurse Assistant, Caregiver, and a Patient Care Tech. “I’ve been taking care of seniors since I was 16 years old. I take great pride in what I do and always show respect while giving compassionate, loving care.” Roxanne enjoys going on walks, swimming, playing bingo at the casino and caring for our residents. Thank you, Roxanne!
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The illasVThe illasVat Houghton
844 N. Houghton Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85748520-219-0160
www.villasathoughton.com
ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE NEIGHBORHOOD
August 2015
Fish Gazing Is Amazing!If you haven’t visited our new salt water
aquarium in Villa CC....well, you don’t knowwhat you’re missing!
These amazing sea creatures are not onlybeautiful to watch, but have enormous healthbenefits. Studies going back to the late ’80s haveshown that gazing at aquarium fish reducesstress, and subsequently lowers blood pressure.
If you have high blood pressure or you arejust having a stressful day, take a walk to VillaCC and enjoy some peace and tranquility, whilewatching these lovely fish and sea creatures.
Giving Back Benefits the BrainGiving of your time and talents often brings
personal and emotional satisfaction. Doctorssay no matter where or how seniors lend ahand, taking part in engaging environments,social interaction and mentally stimulatingactivities that volunteer opportunities providecreates new pathways in the brain, which canhelp prevent memory loss and cognitiveproblems. Because of their sense of purpose andaccomplishment, volunteers also report feelinghappier and more satisfied with their lives.
An Evening to Remember!The Noteables, a mixed quartet of local singers,
perform memorable songs from Broadway musicalsand timeless classics from the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s. Jointhem on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Villa GG.
STEP UP Into T.L.C. Inc.
Sox, Nancy and Wayne
Pull out your cowboy orcowgirl hats and boots, and joinour friends from Step Up onthe last Wednesday of eachmonth, outside of Villa AA from9 to 10 a.m. Ice cold lemonadewill be served while we enjoythese beautiful horses andcompany.
Employee of the Month!Tucson native Roxanne Curtis has been working for
The Villas for over a year and is studying to become aRegistered Nurse. She is a Certified Nurse Assistant,Caregiver, and a Patient Care Tech. “I’ve been takingcare of seniors since I was 16 years old. I take greatpride in what I do and always show respect while givingcompassionate, loving care.” Roxanne enjoys going onwalks, swimming, playing bingo at the casino andcaring for our residents. Thank you, Roxanne!
August 2015
Welcome Home,New Residents!
DixiePhyllisShirleyConnieFrancisCecelia
August BirthdaysFrancis “Buzzy” 1stRusty 10thBob 12thMary 15thCecelia 18thJimmy Lee 19thJoseph 23rdGwen 29thPhyllis 30th
History of thePurple Heart
On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen.George Washingtoncreated the Badge ofMilitary Merit, shaped likea heart, as a meritoriousservice award. All butforgotten after theRevolutionary War, thePurple Heart was revivedin 1932. In 1942, theaward became limited tocombat-wounded soldiers.
Cool DownIf you spend time
outside in the summerheat, remember to takefrequent breaks in a coolplace.
Sunday Monday Tuesday
August
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9:30 - DUCK THERAPYLARSON’S CREEK (GG)10:30 - SING ALONGW/BILL MARTIN (GG)7:00 - LAWRENCE WELK CH 6
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9:15 - NATURE WALK (AA-II)10:30 - FIT CAREW/ CECE (AA)2:00 - BEAN BAG TOSS (CC)3:00 - SHORT STORIES (CC)
