8400 Vamo Road Sarasota, FL (941)

8400 Vamo Road • Sarasota, FL 34231 • (941) 966-5611 December 2015

Bay Village Jack McClellan Executive Director Alec Weitzel Chief Operating Officer Christina Wizba Chief Financial Officer Denis O’Connor Dir. of Dining Services Bill Seigh Dir. of Maintenance Laura Pitcher Dir. of Marketing Larry Buczkowski Dir. of Housekeeping Cathy Petz Dir. of Health Services Kristine Korngut Dir. of Res. Services Ann Aldrich Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett Chaplain

Our Mission Statement Established on Christian principles, Bay Village of Sarasota, Inc. offers a dynamic, secure and comprehensive residency for older adults, providing meaningful community life with continuing care.

Warm With a Word “One kind word can warm three winter months.” —Japanese Proverb

WOW! FORTY YEARS!! We can’t believe 40 years have gone by since beautiful Bay Village opened its doors in December, 1975! We are going to celebrate this milestone and raise a glass to Bay Village at the annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 10th. Join us, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the dining room! As usual, Chef Chris and his staff have created a delectable holiday buffet menu. We have the Shelly Torman Jazz Trio providing the music again in the dining room. Since we are expecting a large group, pianist Don Bryn and vocalist Sarah Coombs will provide holiday favorites in the lobby for the folks who sit there. Dress in your holiday best and arrive ready for fun!

Positive Thought “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” —Victor Hugo

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Wellness Corner

Gift Shop News! Please accept our BIG THANK YOU for all who worked at the Gift Shop annual bazaar. Thank you for all those who came, saw and purchased the wonderful merchandise. We now have lots of Christmas items for sale in the gift shop. Stop in, take a look and SHOP!! ...submitted by the Gift Shop staff

Peppermint Pick-Me-Up Whether in candy canes, lotion or tea, peppermint is popular this time of year. Use it to give yourself an instant pick-me-up. The scent stimulates blood flow to the brain, which increases alertness.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS The halls are decked and we’re ready to celebrate Christmas and the coming New Year! We’ve got lots of fun things planned! The Cantori Choir from Church of the Palms will sing for us again and are sure to get you in the holiday mood! They will perform on Friday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium. Then, the adorable and talented students from the Sarasota Academy of the Arts will entertain on Thursday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m., in the auditorium! To top things off, we’ll welcome 2016 in style at our New Year’s Eve Masquerade Happy Hour from 3:00-4:30 p.m., on December 31st! Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres with us and then head to dinner! If you have a mask, wear it...if you don’t, we’ll have some at the party.

Christmas season is starting early this year with the first of Advent being in November. By the time you read this, we’ll have prepared for Christmas already. On Christmas Eve, I will offer a special “Christmas Workout” in the Auditorium at 10 am. This will include segments of Strength, Balance and Posture, as well as Sit & Fit and Stretching coordinated with seasonal music. This will help you feel good and ready for the holidays. There will be refreshments served after the program. After Christmas, many will make New Year’s Resolutions. I am here to assist you to reach your personal goals in the coming year. There are a variety of classes offered at different levels. We have the wonderful new treadmills in the Wellness Center, as well as all the other fine equipment. Call me if you need help with any of the machines, or if you would like a personal program designed for you specifically. In January we are planning to walk the Ringling Bridge again one of the few “hills” around Sarasota.

3 The Village Vibes A Local Author Presents... Join us on Tuesday, December 15th, at 2:30 p.m., as we welcome local author, Emily Marie Oberle, who wrote the inspirational book, “From Outhouse to Penthouse.” It is the story of her life and she will begin her presentation by speaking about why she decided to write the book and how she accomplished that goal. The book is more than a memoir. It takes the reader through a fascinating time in American history, highlighting the world events that shaped every aspect of our lives today. The content resonates with diverse readers, both men and women, who identify with situations faced by the author throughout the book. Ms. Oberle is a retired wife, mother, nurse, educator, administrator and a lifelong learner and was recently honored as an “Amazing Suncoast Woman.” Books will be available for purchase after the presentation.

B.I.L.L. NEWS~ a Few Months of Russian History & Music! Our next DVD series from the Teaching Company is “The History of Russia,” Peter the Great to Gorbachev, on November 24th, at 7:30 p.m. Your B.I.L.L. committee has decided to break this long series into three parts. Part one begins with politics and culture on the eve of Peter the Great’s efforts to transform his country. It then looks at Peter and his reforms. Next, women’s rule is examined with particular focus on Catherine the Great. Then, the Purgachev Uprising will be covered, as well as writer Nikolai Novikov. Next, we consider Decembrist rebellion, in which nobles took arms against the state to bring about social and political reform. Part I of this series ends with discussions about different intellectuals’ visions of change. Your instructor for this course is Dr. Mark Steinberg. He is a professor of

History at the University of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign and director at the Russian and East European Center. He is the winner of a number of prestigious awards including Yale University’s Sarai Ribicoff Prize for Teaching. We hope you will make plans to join us for what should be a fascinating class! Part one will last six weeks. Following each part of this course, we will show a lecture series about two great Russian composers, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky.

Thank You, Jackie LeClaire, For the Humorous and Fascinating Presentation About Circus Life in the ’40s!

VISION STATEMENT The vision of Bay Village of Sarasota, Inc. through 2018 is to: 1. Strive to achieve the highest quality of service to our residents. 2. Extend effective dialogue between residents and staff. 3. Promote the efforts of staff and residents to build a caring community. 4. Balance net operating revenues and financial reserves so that we may have the financial strength to maintain our infrastructure and to provide our staff with a competitive compensation and benefit package.

December 2015 KEY A=Auditorium B=Bus Service Provided BD=Board Room C=Card Room CR=Craft Room D=Dining Room GR=Game Room M=Meeting Room P=Pool R=Rooftop Terrace W=Wellness Center

Our Final “CHATS” Meeting of the Year Is on December 3rd

Sunday

Monday

1 9:00 Strength! (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 10:00 Craft Class (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 2:00 Residents’ Council (A) 2:00 Aqua Fit (P) 7:00 Hand & Foot (C) 7:30 B.I.L.L.: “The History of Russia” (A)

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On December 1st we will celebrate another new centenarian, Tillie Francis. She is being added to our growing list of folks who reside here and are 100 years old or older! At press time, we are still discussing a good time to have the party, but it will be held in the living room. The time will be on the invitation, which will be posted on the bulletin boards.

“Each age has deemed the new-born year the fittest time for festal cheer.” —Sir Walter Scott

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8 9:00 Strength! (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 10:00 Craft Class (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 12:45 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 2:00 Aqua Fit (P) 6:15 Ditchfield Family Singers (B) 7:00 Hand & Foot (C) 7:30 B.I.L.L.: “The History of Russia” (A)

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15 9:00 Strength! (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 10:00 Craft Class (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 2:00 Aqua Fit (P) 2:30 Author Emily Marie Oberle Presentation (A) 7:00 Hand & Foot (C) 7:00 Lightseeing (B) 7:30 B.I.L.L.: “The History of Russia” (A)

9:00 Ladies Shuffleboard (courts) 9:30 Crafts, Coffee & Conversation (CR) 9:30 Bible Class (A) 1:30 St. Boniface Service (A) 7:00 Progressive Bridge (GR)

10:30 St. Thomas More Catholic Service (Bd. Rm) 1:00 Sarasota Orchestra (B) 7:30 Movie: “MAX” (A)

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HAPPY 100th to TILLIE FRANCIS

Tuesday

8:30 Men’s Breakfast (D) 9:00 Ladies Shuffleboard (courts) 9:30 Crafts, Coffee & Conversation (CR) 9:30 Bible Class (A) 1:30 St. Boniface Service (A) 7:00 Lightseeing (B) 7:00 Progressive Bridge (GR)

10:30 St. Thomas More Catholic Service (Bd. Rm) 12:30 Sarasota Pops (B) 7:30 Movie: “Minions” (A)

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9:00 Ladies Shuffleboard (courts) 10:30 St. Thomas More 9:30 Crafts, Coffee & Catholic Service (Bd. Rm) Conversation (CR) 7:30 Movie: “Joyeux Noel” (A) 9:30 Bible Class (A) 1:30 St. Boniface Service (A) 7:00 Progressive Bridge (GR)

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10:30 St. Thomas More Catholic Service (Bd. Rm) 7:30 Movie: “The Muppets Christmas Carol” (A)

28 9:00 Ladies Shuffleboard (courts) 9:30 Crafts, Coffee & Conversation (CR) 9:30 Bible Class (A) 1:30 St. Boniface Service (A) 7:00 Progressive Bridge (GR)

22 9:00 Strength! (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 10:00 Craft Class (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 12:45 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 2:00 Aqua Fit (P) 7:00 Hand & Foot (C) 7:30 B.I.L.L.: “The History of Russia” (A) 29 9:00 Strength! (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 10:00 Craft Class (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 2:00 Aqua Fit (P) 7:00 Hand & Foot (C) 7:30 B.I.L.L.: “The History of Russia” (A)

Calendar of Events Wednesday

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8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard 10:00 Tai Chi- Beginners (W) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 1:30 Line Dance (W) 2:30 Popcorn & A Movie “Five Flights Up” (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:15 BINGO (A)

Friday

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9:00 Strength Class (W) 9:30 SPLASH! (P) 10:00 CHATS (A) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 7:30 Movie Musical Classic: “Singin’ In the Rain” (A)

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9:30 Tai Chi (W) 10:00 Writers Group (M) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 3:30 Vespers (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR)

10 9:30 Tai Chi (W) 11 10:00 Book Group (A) 8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard 11:00 Posture/Balance (W) 10:00 Tai Chi- Beginners (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 9:00 Strength Class (W) 1:30 Hand Exercise (CR) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 9:30 SPLASH! (P) 2:30 Hanukkah/Celebration 1:30 Line Dance (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) (D) 2:30 Popcorn & A Movie 4:00 Holiday Party & “Happy 3:30 Vespers (A) “MAX” (A) 40th Bay Village!” (D) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:00 West Coast Black 7:15 BINGO (A) Theater Troupe (B) 7:30 Cantori Choir (A) 16 17 18

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8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard (courts) 11:30 Sit & Fit (Video) 3:30 “Kinky Boots” (Group 2)

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8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard 11:30 Sit ’N Fit on Video (A) 2:30 Popcorn & A Movie “Minions” (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:15 BINGO (A)

9:30 Tai Chi (W) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 1:30 Hand Exercise (CR) 3:30 Vespers (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR)

9:00 Strength Class (W) 9:30 SPLASH! (P) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 7:30 “Sarasota Academy of the Arts” Performs (A)

23 8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard 10:00 Tai Chi- Beginners (W) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 1:30 Line Dance (W) 1:00 Sarasota Children’s Orchestra Perform (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:15 BINGO (A)

24 10:00 Christmas Eve Workout & Refreshments (A) ** We Plan to Have a Bus to St. Thomas More Church as Well as Pine Shores Church This Evening- Times Will Be Announced on the Bulletin Boards When the Date Gets Closer

30 8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard 10:00 Tai Chi- Beginners (W) 11:00 Posture & Balance (W) 11:30 Sit ’N Fit (A) 1:30 Line Dance (W) 2:30 Popcorn & A Movie “The Muppets Christmas Carol” (A) 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:15 BINGO (A)

8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard (courts) 9:00 Strength Class (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 11:00 Balance Class (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 2:00 “The Kings Brass” At Venice Pres. (B)

19 8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard (courts) 9:00 Strength Class (W) 9:30 Splash (P) 11:00 Balance Class (W) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 1:00 Sarasota Ballet (B) 2:45 Venice Symphony (B)

25 Christmas Dinner will be served at noon, 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. 6:15 Duplicate Bridge (GR) 7:30 Move Special: White Christmas (A) Merry Christmas Everyone!

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9:00 Strength Class (W) 9:30 SPLASH! (P) 11:30 Sit & Fit (A) 3:30 New Year’s Eve Happy Hour & Masquerade (A)

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MERRY

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8:00 Men’s Shuffleboard (courts) 11:30 Sit & Fit (Video) 7:30 Movie Special: “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story”

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Book Group News! “Real Life Christmas Stories” is the theme of the December Book Group meeting to be held on Friday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m., in the auditorium. A number of residents will tell true stories of memorable Christmases, happy and sad, good and bad. Thinking about the past and looking forward to the future is a good way to start the Christmas season. Refreshments will be served. ...Louise Porter

Everyone had a foottapping good time with the “Maple Sugar Serenaders!” Too bad we had such a small audience!

RAINBOWS AND SHOWERS RAINBOWS for the GENEROUS RESIDENTS WHO DONATED SO MUCH MONEY TO OUR STAFF APPRECIATION FUND!! RAINBOWS for Dick Wallace & Babe Baptist for designing and constructing the Employee Appreciation Fund Drive thermometer. RAINBOWS for our Veterans Day Celebration and a big thanks to Josi Madigan for providing music and Mary Jo Hopkins for beginning our celebration with that meaningful prayer. A DOUBLE RAINBOW for Ken Fake, who agreed to lead the program when our speaker had to cancel at the last minute! RAINBOWS for the thoroughly enjoyable performance by the Maple Sugar Serenaders! What a fun time ! SHOWERS for folks who use the circuit exercise machines while group exercise classes are going on. RAINBOWS for the new treadmills! They are very high quality and easy to use. If you need a lesson, contact Petra

at ext. 4033 to set up a time. RAINBOWS for the food everyone donated to the annual Food Drive for All Faith’s Food Bank. We’ll let you know if we exceeded last year’s amount when they send us the thank you note with the total pounds!

Ken Fake Did A Great Job on Veterans Day! Thank You Ken!

From the Dining Services Director *** A Friendly Reminder *** We will not be taking orders for special party platters for delivery on Christmas Day, December 25th. Please place your order by Tuesday, December 22 for delivery on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24. Also Chef Chris and his culinary team will be creating a special menu for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as well as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. No special function dinner orders will be taken on those days. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the entire Dining Services staff, to wish each and every resident a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Do Something New As a new year approaches, vow to try something out of the ordinary every week. Whether it’s a new activity, friend, food or simply learning a new word, bringing something different into your world can enhance brain health and enrich your life.

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DECEMBER Birthdays

DECEMBER Anniversaries

December 1 Tillie Francis (Happy 100th, Tillie!) Donald Castle December 3 Al Chamberland & Paul Binder December 4 Phyllis LaTempa December 6 Shirley Weiss December 7 Janet Mahler December 8 Betty Hullhorst December 10 Carol-Jane Guardino December 11 Dora Luedi, Margaret Dooley & Barbara Rivers December 13 Jean Cota December 14 Carol Talbot & John Ross December 15 Veronica Desjarlais December 17 Ida Poole, Bob Ramsdell & Louraine Salvaggio December 19th Milt Heinowicz & Joe Griffin December 21 Pattie Eastman December 23 Gerri Pelletier (Happy 100th, Gerri!) Elaine Eldridge & Mary Ann Mason December 25 Martha Bonham, Genevieve Smith, Carol Fauls & Josi Madigan December 29 Bam Justice December 30 Betty Pike & Vic Mahler

December 6 Don & Carolyn McGarvey

DECEMBER Vespers Ministers December 4 Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett Bay Village Chaplain December 11 Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett Bay Village Chaplain December 18 CHRISTMAS COMMUNION Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett Bay Village Chaplain December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY NO VESPERS

The Origin of Hanukkah An eight-day Jewish celebration, Hanukkah occurs in late November or December, beginning on the 25th day of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. The holiday focuses on the miraculous oil that the Jews used to light the menorah in the newly reclaimed Jerusalem Temple. Although there was only enough oil to last one night, the menorah candles burned for eight nights. Families celebrate Hanukkah by preparing traditional foods and lighting the menorah, adding one candle on each night. This year, Hanukkah begins on December 7th. Bay Village will celebrate on December 8th at 2:30 pm in the Dining Room. We would like to thank the volunteers from Jewish Children & Family Services for assisting us not only with the Hanukkah celebration, but for all the Jewish services they provide for us.

The Village Vibes • Dr. Joe Griffin moved into apartment 1033 on October 20th. • Mrs. Helen Beckwith moved into apartment 333 on October 26th and will be moving to apartment 940 when it is ready in November. • Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Nancy Sneider moved into apartment 1063 on October 29th.

Welc me New Residents

Turkey Time Dark turkey meat has more fat and calories than white meat, but dark meat is rich in iron, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12.

John Q. Public or Current Resident 12345 Sample Address City, ST 00000

Chaplain’s Corner Rev. Dr. Chuck Moffett Especially at this time of year, I ask us to note the bronze plaque on the stone pillar under the portico at the Main Entrance: It reads: Bay Village of Sarasota, Inc. Dedicated to the Glory of God A non-profit ministry of Pine Shores Presbyterian Church December 1975 “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Each of us is at a different “season” in our lives. For some, this Christmas/Hanukkah season is a time of celebrating rich memories. For others, it is a season of poignant loss and emptiness. The days ahead are different for each of us. The Jewish/Christian Scriptures affirm that God is present in every season of our lives. As emblazoned on our plaque, Bay Village is grounded in a mission to offer each and every resident caring, supportive, and personal attention in every season of life. At Bay Village we see each person as a child of God. There is no distinction made based on religious affiliation, social status, gender, or any human standard. We are committed, as stated in our Mission Statement, to making sure that all of our life together is “based on Christian principles” of unconditional love, respect for all, and the inclusive grace of God Almighty in every season of life.