Sister Christine and friend visited historic Centerville, Indiana, the hub of Indiana's Antique Alley which was founded in 1814. It is also the home of Webb's Antique Mall, Wayne County Jail, and sheriff's residence of the 19th century, which is now a beautiful, comfortable library. And the home of Warm Glow Candle Fctory Outlet which displays the world's largest candle and has the most beautiful grounds with a pond of many large koi. It was so peaceful being in the midst of the water and fish! ~ Submitted by Sister Christine Doerger~ |
Our Wild Goose Neighborhood has our own welcoming goose at the entrance. Her outfit is the work of Jerry and Red of Wild Goose Ct. ~Submitted by Denise~
Root beer floats and a presentation by Tom Nichols, a T.V. and radio announcer for the Dayton Dragons, made an afternoon of fun for our residents and guests!
Note the sunflowers facing East and welcoming the new day. Most of the gardens are thriving in spite of the weeds. -Cathy |
In late September
What the program, Vital Life Community, challenged us to brought us to a deeper commitment to our Mission Statement: Responding to the Gospel of Jesus, SL assists seniors of all faith to achieve their highest level of independence. We are committed to offering a variety of programs that have the potential of keeping our residents independent for as long as possible. That could happen only if there was significant participation from residents and employees.
Over the past year plus, SL residents and employees have expanded their understanding of wellness as they engaged in a variety of activities addressing the eight dimensions of wellness. What can this mean for us down the line? It is the hope/expectation of our executive director and leadership team that we are a community of well-rounded, healthy, adults – both residents and employees. That we are a workplace where caregivers want to be and that we are able to retain employees and play a significant part in the reduction of health care costs for both residents and employees is the ultimate goal of SL. We have only just begun! May the momentum continue!
"Duck Days of Summer"- |
Driving defensively may mean giving away the right-of-way. The law does not necessarily give anyone the right-of-way it only informs us of who must yield and when. Other drivers may not follow the laws for yielding the right-of-way or even the rules of the road. In order to avoid a collision you may need to drive defensively by letting the other driver have the right-of-way, even though; the right-of-way may actually belong to you.
Evan Ray was born the 18th at 3:01 am
He was 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 3/4"
Submitted by Angie Pickering
Salon Manager Make an appointment for a trim. It's important to get your hair trimmed or shaped every 5-6 weeks to remove the ends. Regular trimming will also extend the life of your perm and make it easier for you to style. |
Cultivating Service
Continuing with
The spring and summer weather challenged many gardens this year, but St. Leonard's cottage and garden home areas are stunningly beautiful!
Angela Pickering, Beauty Salon Manager, shares pictures from her Florida vacation!
Despite Everything
I can sit for hours and know everything and bear everything and grow stronger in the bearing of it, and at the same time feel sure that life is beautiful and worth living and meaningful. Despite everything. —Etty Hillesum
— from Weaving Faith and Experience
July's highlights and walking success stories
Terri Ann Dawson - 4790 miles one complete round trip to Disney and back plus 470 miles! She is on her way to ASSISI!
Sr. Christine Doerger - 3284 miles- arrived at
Rex Link - 3860 miles- arrived at
Ruth Link - 3280 miles- arrived at
Sue Shaw - 2349 miles- arrived at
There are approx 5 or more walkers with over 1,000 miles
| Commitment | Beliefs in the abilities and skills of another |
Trust | Belief in the sincerity, honesty, integrity, reliability of another |
| Sincerity | Without Deceit, Genuine, Real |
Honesty | Truthful, Trustworthy, Straightforward |
Integrity | Honor, Principles, Good Faith, Fairness |
| Reliability | Dependable, Punctual, Counted upon to do what is expected and/or required |
Dependability | Relied upon (as in an emergency), steadiness |
Conscientious | The desire to strive to do what one knows is right |
Work Ethic | A quality of one's own character, a standard of conduct |
Investment | To entrust with an expectation of equal return |
Loyalty | To be faithful to persons and/or ideas, etc. that one has committed to defend, support, or be true to |
Commitment | A pledge or promise to do something given in trust |
On June 27-30th, our very own Bob Lamb attended the 2011 Summer National Senior Games in
Congratulations Bob
Residents at JBR have been quite busy planting and maintaining some beautiful flower gardens around Joseph Bernardin Residence. Each of the following residents have taken charge of, and take great pride in, a particular garden: Emma DiSalvo, Roberta Tanner, Phyllis Bacher & Ruth Hughes,
God's Invitation |
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Chef's TipsThis pasta salad may be made up to a day ahead of serving; keep refrigerated. -Makes 4 (1-1/2 cup) servings |
Optimism is a trait that helps us believe in positive outcomes. Having a healthy sense of optimism helps people make sound decisions such as taking preventative measures against disease. Optimism fuels behaviors such as eating healthy or quitting smoking, because there is an expectation of positive results. Feeling hopeless and having a negative attitude accelerates many disease processes, especially atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. If your personality does not include the optimism trait, do not fret, psychologists believe that optimism can be learned and skillfully honed into a healthy habit.
Aging affects strength, flexibility, coordination and vision. We can’t control aging, but we do have the power to choose a vehicle that meets our needs. As a mature driver, you should choose a vehicle with options that add to your comfort and compensate for any loss of strength, flexibility or vision.
Although big vehicles don’t deliver the fuel economy of compacts, they often provide greater driver protection. They are also easier to get in and out of thanks to more head and leg room.
Also make sure you choose a vehicle with options that add to your comfort and compensate for any loss of strength and flexibility such as power steering, power adjustable seats, and power window and door locks.
AAA Miami Valley
This month’s exercise is perfect for building up leg strength.
Safety: Have a sturdy chair or person nearby to hold on to if you feel unsteady. Talk with your doctor if you are unsure about doing a particular exercise.
Stand on one foot behind a sturdy chair, holding on for balance.
Hold position for up to 10 seconds.
Repeat 10-15 times for each leg
Repeat 10-15 more times with each leg.
Advanced: Try holding on with one finger or let go of the chair.
