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Strauss ManorImportant NumbersMonthly NewsletterOctober 2016Office Hours:Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 5:00PM ManagerTheresa Beaty(520) 722 - 9015 Assistant ManagerAlex Chamberlain(520) 722 - 9687 Service CoordinatorLuz E. Gallego(520) 722 - 9963 TDD Hearing Impaired1-800-367-8939 AFTER HOURSEmergencyMatt Martinez(520) 272 - 3172 HousekeepingJorge Hernandez If Life Threatening orEmergency Call 911 Strauss ManorWebsitestraussmanor.org Pima Council on AgingInformation and Help(520) 790 - 7262 Wellness DirectorTroy Pearson Board LiaisonHalloween Costume Pot LuckMonday, October 31st @ 11:30amPrizes for best costume!Our newsletter is printed courtesy of Tucson Electric PowerLily Brull(520) 731 - 3150 Professionally Managed by Biltmore Properties, Inc.Published for the Residents of B’nai B’rith Gerd & Inge Strauss Manor on Pantano370 N Pantano Rd.Tucson, Az. 85710Biltmore Properties, Inc.(BPI) does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in theadmission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programsand activities. BPI's Section 504 Coordinator, Kathy McElvain (602.997.0013 ext 104 or1.888.843.3372 for TTY users) located at 2330 W Mission Lane, suite 10 Phoenix, AZ85021 has been designated to coordinate Limited English Proficiency and compliancewith the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing andUrban Development's Section 504 (24CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988).Strauss Manor
OctoberOctober CalendarCalendar ofof EventsSunday October 2nd Rosh Hashanah Begins at SundownMonday October 3rd University of Arizona Aging & Cognition Lab @ 9:00amMonday October 3rd Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30amTuesday October 4th Hospice Family Care w/Mandy @ 9:00amTuesday October 4th Haircuts @ 10:00amMonday October 10th Offices Closed in Observance of Columbus DayTuesday October 11th Yom Kippur Begins at SundownTuesday October 11th Food BoxWednesday October 12th Caremore Information @ 9:00amFriday October 14th Iora Presentation on Alzheimer's/Dementia @ 9:00amSaturday October 16th Bosses DayMonday October 17th Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30amTuesday October 18th Hospice Family Care w/Mandy @ 9:00amWednesday October 19th Board Meeting @ 8:30amThursday October 20th HumanaPresentation @ 9:00amthMonday October 24 United nations DayMonday October 24th Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30amTuesday October 25th HospiceFamily Care w/Mandy @ 9:00amWednesday October 26th Health Choice Generations @ 9:00amMonday October 31st Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30amMonday October 31st Resident Birthday/halloween Pot Luck 11:30amWeekly EventsMonday-Friday Coffee Time @ 9:00amMondays CareMore Touch Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30amMondays Bingo @ 2:00pmMondays Line Dancing @ 7:00pmTuesdays Knitting/Crochet Classes start @ 4:00pmTuesdays Charcoal/Pastel Art Class @ 3:00pmWednesdays Intergenerational Program @ 11:30amWednesdays Games /Puzzles/ etc. @ 2:00pmWednesdays Poker @ 2:00pmWednesdays Bible Study @ 3:00pmThursdays Wellness/ Blood Pressure Checks& Weight @ 11:30amThursdays Sewing @ 3:00pmFridays Water Color Class @ 1:00pmFridays Bible Study Class @ 3:00pmSaturdays Movie Night @ 7:00pm(see the wellness full schedule on next page)(Dates, times, and events subject to change without notification.)2
Jewish High Holidays are celebrated this monthThe Jewish High Holy Days are observed during the 10 dayperiod between the first day (Rosh Hashanah) and the 10th day(Yom Kippur) of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are the most important of allJewish Holidays and the only holidays that are purely religious, asthey are not related to any historical or natural event.Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated the first andsecond days of Tishri. It is a time of family gatherings, specialmeals and sweet tasting foods.Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn day of theJewish year and is observed on the tenth day of Tishri. It is aday of fasting, reflection and prayers. (October 12th)Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates thelanding of Christopher Columbus in the New World onOctober 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a numberof cities and states as early as the 18th century but did notbecome a federal holiday until the 1937. For many, theholiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievementsand celebrating Italian-American heritage.United Nations Day celebrates the anniversaryof the signing of the United Nations Charterwhich occurred on October 24, 1945.The United Nations is an internationalorganization engaged in the diplomaticand peaceful communication between thecountries of the world.The UN oversees issues like human rights,international security, political freedomsand democracy. Their end goal is the achievementof world peace. United Nations Day is observed onOctober 24th each year.
Research ProjectWould you like to socialize with U of A undergraduate students?We are looking for:1. Individuals aged 65/65 2. Who live alone (in either home, apartment or assisted living facility)3. Who would like to be more socially active(mobility impairments and home-bound residents accepted4. Able to meet with undergraduate students for 8 weeks(2 hours per week)-we can come to you.Would you like to learn how to use Facebook?We are looking for:1. Individuals aged 65/65 2. Who live alone (in either home, apartment or assisted living facility)3. Who would like to be more socially active(mobility impairments and home-bound residents accepted)4. Able to attend three 3-hour classes (we can come to you!)5. Able to use Facebook for 7 weeks after training (we will providematerials necessary)If interested please come down to the coffee room on Monday, October 3 rd @ 9:00 am.Ruth Robbins, M.A. from the University of Arizona Aging and Cognition Lab will bedoing a presentation on this program.
Research Project University of ArizonaAging and Cognition LabMonday October 3rd@ 9:00am in the coffee room. Hospice Family Care presentations on Tuesday,October 4th @ 9:00am in the coffee room. CareMore Information PresentationWednesday, October 12th @ 9:00amPastries will be provided:) Iora Health PresentationWednesday, September 7th @ 9:00am Hospice Family Care presentations on Tuesday,October 18th @ 9:00am in the coffee room. Humana presentationThursday, October 20th @ 9:00am Hospice Family Care presentations on Tuesday,October 25th @ 9:00am in the coffee room. Thursday, October 26th @ 9:00amGeneral Medicare Information
Medicare’s Open Enrollment period isOctober 15th - December 7thOctober 15th to December 7th is when ALL people with Medicare can change theirMedicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2017. If you are enrolledin AHCCCS, you can change your Medicare Advantage plan at ANY time during theyear. Information on 2016 plans will be available beginning in October. Peoplewith Medicare can call 1-800-633-4227 or visit www.medicare.gov for planinformation. If a person is satisfied that their current plan will meet their needsfor next year, they don’t need to do anything.Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also referred to inAmerica as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, isan annual international health campaign organized bymajor breast cancer charities every October to increaseawareness of the disease and to raise funds for researchinto its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.The campaign also offers information and support to thoseaffected by breast cancer.Manager's CornerPlease dispose of trash and recycle responsibly.Management would appreciate your cooperation with the following: Please do not throw loose items in the trash, all items must be in tiedtrash bags. Please take extra precaution when bagging and disposing ofglass. We have added syringe disposal boxes in each trash room, pleaseseparate syringes from your trash and dispose in the boxes provided. Please refer to the Acceptable Recyclable Lists posted by each recyclebin. Please place only recycling/trash items in the laundry room bins that arefrom use in the laundry room. Personal recycling/trash from yourapartments must be placed in the bins in the trash rooms on the north &south sides of the building, not in common areas.Thank you,Theresa & Alex
Service Coordinator's PageHappy October!The offices will be closed on Monday, October 10th,in Observance of Columbus Day.Please make sure to look at your calendar this month. We have a number of localagencies within our community that will be providing great information for you.We are in need of resident volunteers to assist with the intergenerational program.If you are interested in volunteering, please come see me.Line Dancing! Come one-Come all!!! Great fun for all!!!Monday's @ 7:00pm in the multi purpose room.Join us for a fun evening and learn from each other to line dance.Classes provided by Nancy Moore.No partner required!Holiday Gift Program (Be A Santa to a Senior)Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring this program to try to make sure that everysenior receives a gift during the holiday season. All residents can participate in thisprogram by filling out a gift form which you can pick up at my office.Please try to get them turned in by October 7th or no later than October 14th .The sooner we can turn in the names & wish list, the more participants can get agift this year. Gifts are not guaranteed. Please call me at 722-9963 if you haveany questions.The University of Arizona Aging and Cognition Lab will be conducting a research project withindividuals 65 years and older. If you are interested and would like more information, please comedown to the coffee room on Monday, October 3rd @ 9:00am.On Monday, October 31st we will be celebrating our resident'sbirthday and Halloween with a pot luck.You can wear a costume if you wish. There will be prizes for best costume.It is important to keep your completed File of Life on your refrigerator.The paramedics always look there when responding to an emergency.Please take the time to look at your File of Lifeand see if it needs updated or if you don't have one, please come see me.If you are in need of assistance with any senior related services, please call me for anappointment. My office # is 722-9963 you can also leave me a message.I would greatly appreciate if you would please schedule an appointment to see meinstead of just walking in my office. Sometimes I'm on the phone with other agenciesregarding a resident and it's hard discussing personal business when you are standingby my door. Remember we all like our privacy to be respected.All residents are welcome and encourage to attend all events. This is where you can meet newfriends and enjoy great food.Hope to see everyone there!Luz GallegoService Coordinator
ResidentResident ActivitiesActivities OctoberOctober Saturday17:00pm329:00amUniversityOf AZAging & CognitionLab11:30am.Care MoreTouch NursePractitioner49:00amHospiceFamily Care10:00amHair Cuts11:30amIntergenerationalProgram53:00pm67 1:00pmArt Class2:00pmPoker2:00pm Charcoal/PastelBingoRepairs,Art Class7:00pm143:00pmCharcoal/PastelArt Class 4:00pmKnitting/Crochet1711:30am.Care MoreTouch NursePractitioner18 9:00amHospiceFamily Care3:00pmCharcoal/PastelArt Class2:00pmBingo30 11:30amHalloweenResidentPot Luck24318:30amBoard Meeting3:00pm20 00amHospiceFamily Care3:00pmCharcoal/PastelArt Class4:00pmKnitting/Crochet9:00am2621 1:00pmArt Class3:00pmRepairs,Mending &AlterationsSewing s,Mending &AlterationsSewing Class27153:00pmRepairs,Mending &AlterationsSewing ClassKnitting/Crochet2511:30am.Care MoreTouch Poker9:00amAlzheimer's/Dementia1:00pmArt m7:00pmMending &Knitting/AlterationsLineCrochetSewing ClassDancing9:00am11 Yom Kippur 12 Caremore1310 OFFICESBegin atCLOSED11:30amSundownIntergenerationalFood Box981:00pmArt Class293:00pm7:00pm
Tuesday October 25th Hospice Family Care w/Mandy @ 9:00am Sunday October 2nd Rosh Hashanah Begins at Sundown Mondays Line Dancing @ 7:00pm Tuesday October 4th Haircuts @ 10:00am Monday October 3rd Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30am Tuesday October 11th Food Box Monday October 31st Caremore Nurse Practitioner @ 11:30am Saturday October 16th .
