And The Winners Are....

Congratulations to the follow people who won door prizes at our annual Christmas Bazaar.  Thanks again for all your support!

Cookies - Cathy Jannett

Doll - James Moyer

Quilt - Don Brinkman

Have You Thought About This...

“The answer to dealing with stress and anxiety could just mean spending time at the gym chatting with friends.”

This statement is from a recent University of Florida Health Podcast.  It cites a study that  documents the benefits of socializing while you’re working out.  The most exciting benefit of socializing while exercising appears to be the mental health benefits. The article goes on to say that, “according to Health Promotion, those who engaged in vigorous exercise for 20 minutes at least three days a week were less likely to report poor mental health and perceived stress.”

This is the essence of the Vital Life model; ever  increasing fun & function in the physical, emotional, & nutritional dimensions of life!  The research is pouring in as we speak on this subject.  The moral of the story is—don’t go at it alone.  Enjoy your friends, enjoy your activities, while you enjoy your life!  Sounds like a  formula for success. Let’s move!

St. Leonard Studio Art and Writing Show Update

Poetry Judge Update
Herbert Woodward Martin will be judging the poetry category. He began his studies at the University of Toledo. He continued them at SUNY at Buffalo, then at Middlebury College, and finished at Carnegie Mellon University. He came to UD in the fall of 1970, and has spent the bulk of his career there. The exceptions occurred in 1973, when he served as a distinguished visiting professor at Central Michigan University, and in 1990, when he was a Fulbright Scholar in Hungary. He has been The University of Dayton's poet-in-residence for over two decades. Martin has published four books of poetry and a monograph on Paul Laurence Dunbar.



Gardening, Floral Arrangement, and Landscape Judge
Lori Sienbenthaler, from Siebenthaler’s, will be judging our gardening, floral arrangement, and landscaping categories. Founded in 1870, The Siebenthaler Company has been beautifying homes and industries in the Miami Valley for six generations. The company has continued to have a major impact on the Dayton community to present day, serving the community through two, year-round garden centers and a landscape and maintenance division. An expert in the field of gardening, Lori is a great addition to our judging team!!


Enter in your piece of art TODAY! Entry forms available online, Human Resources, Chaminade main desk, and The Franciscan Center. Contact Anna-Bridgette at 937-436-6423 or shortena@stleonard.net for questions.

St. Leonard Staff Participate in MUD Volleyball for Epilepsy

Several staff members of St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community had fun and gave back to a great cause on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The 23rd Annual MUD Volleyball for Epilepsy took place at Wegerzyn Garden Metropark. All proceeds from the event went to The Epilepsy Foundation.

The Epilepsy Foundation’s mission is to lead the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy. Since 1974, EFWO has provided services free of charge to the residents of Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties. You can learn more abot EFWO at their website - http://old.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/westernohio/

We have lifted 4,304,604 lbs. through June of 2013!

Our Vital Life Community has logged in over 5458 hours to date in 2013!

High-Resolution Mapping Technique Uncovers Underlying Circuit Architecture of the Brain

June 27, 2013 — The power of the brain lies in its trillions of intercellular connections, called synapses, which together form complex neural "networks." While neuroscientists have long sought to map these complex connections to see how they influence specific brain functions, traditional techniques have yet to provide the desired resolution. Now, by using an innovative brain-tracing technique, scientists at the Gladstone Institutes and the Salk Institute have found a way to untangle these networks. Their findings offer new insight into how specific brain regions connect to each other, while also revealing clues as to what may happen, neuron by neuron, when these connections are disrupted.   

More information is available at Science Today - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130627131841.htm 

 

Catholic Men's Retreat

As part of Joe Thibodeau’s “Capstone Project” to complete his Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, he is sponsoring a men’s retreat to be held at The Franciscan Center on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

The theme is “God’s Limitless Mercy”.  The speaker is Deacon Mike Mahoney from St. Henry Parish in Dayton.  Deacon Mike is a much sought after speaker, who often preaches the homily at Sunday Mass.  Catholic means “universal” so all Christian men who live on campus are invited to attend.  The retreat is free of charge to residents and it includes a tasty luncheon.  Please RSVP to Joe Thibodeau at 436-6413 before June 21^st.

Team Spelling Bee: Practice Session!

Spelling bee program design by Sister Marilyn Doerger!

Team Station House: Weekly Specials!

Team Foundation: St. Leonard Foundation Celebrates with Major Donors!

St. Leonard Foundation celebrated their donors (cumulative gifts of $10,000+ and Legacy Society Members) with a Donor Appreciation Event on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Franciscan Center. Emceed by Advisory Council member/donor, Mr. Gerry Chadwick spoke about Live Now, Age Later and how great it is to be part of an organization that brings that to life with every resident. Sr. Kateri shared The Prayer of St. Francis and Tim Dressman, Executive Director gave a heartfelt message on living the mission. Casey Howard and Debra Stewart shared the latest on St. Leonard Marketing and the Vital Life Community. The evening’s guest speaker was Mr. Tom Strobhar, son of Marge Strobhar. He spoke lovingly about Marge, her delight in living at the St. Leonard Resort and being the epitome of Live Now, Age Later. Marge, a delight to all who knew her would have been proud. It was great to have Meena and Dr. Barwani in attendance as well as Foundation Advisory Committee Chair, Wally Nugent and his lovely wife, Carol.

Virtual Team Parkinson's Research: Reducing Levels of Ataxin-1

Dr. Jack Harless

We currently have 16 members. This week we reviewed new information from the journal Nature that highlights the effects reducing levels of the protein Ataxin-1 by as little as 20%, may lead to a significant reduction in patient symptomatology.

Team Advisory Committee: The Math of Success

Dr. Dennis O'Grady

The formula for success is one you didn’t learn in high school math class, but operates in everyday life. The Success Equation: Positive + Communication = PROFIT. The Failure Equation: Negative - Communication = LOSS. Is it really so simple? Yes—and savagely profound. Your life’s Profit and Loss calculations rely on how you choose to do the math.


YOUR LIFE: PROFIT OR LOSS?

You can expect these PROFITS as a company, couple, or family when you choose to use empowering, Positive (+) Communication Tools:

+ Team and individual empowerment

+ Productive, positive teamwork

+ Boosted confidence

+ Bridges of trust and respect

+ Mood-boosted opportunities

It’s your choice: which one of these payoffs will you add to your life today?


WHAT IS POSITIVE COMMUNICATION?

When using Positive (+) Communication Tools, your words and deeds will transform your reputation and be perceived as:

+ Motivational

+ Informational

+ Intelligent

+ Open

+ Detailed

+ Inspirational

+ Collaborative

+ Clear and concise

+ Goal Oriented

+ Purposeful

+ Confident

+ Mindful of the effect of your good moods on everyone around you

WHAT IS NEGATIVE COMMUNICATION?

When using Negative (-) Communication Tools, your words and deeds will soil your reputation and be perceived as:

Avoidant of people and issues

Dismissive or condescending

Of a negative Ned or Nellie

Out of control (e.g., yelling or screaming)

Profane and inappropriate

Abusive of power (e.g., calling people out in a crowd)

Gossip: Talking about others behind their backs

Smokescreen: Disguising the real issue

Stonewalling: Not communicating at all

It’s your choice: which one of these losses will you subtract from your life today?

EXPECTATION CRASHES AND COMMUNICATION LOSSES


You can expect these LOSSES as a company, couple, or family when you choose to use debilitating, Negative (-) Communication Tools:


- Bad (Angry) moods and heightened drama

- Good people leave—High turnover due to motivation stagnation

- Financial costs for training

- Fear in the workplace or home

- Low morale

- Good ideas dying on the vine

- Loss of productivity (40–70%)

- Nihilistic attitudes

- Damage to image of trust and respect

- Damaged reputation for reliability

- You can either be right or have friends


Sure as a soda loses its carbonation or the sun sets in the west, you can calculate these predictable outcomes by using positive or negative communicator math.

THE ONLY WAY TO BE HEALED IS TO BE IN TOUCH WITH WHAT'S REAL

Hiding behind a castle's high stone walls or wearing rose colored glasses is The Math of Loss. Although you may be a legend in your own mind, your life losses will ultimately pile high. The choice is yours, so choose to be a Reality Responder rather than live in "ME Reality." Become a brave Empathizer or Instigator leader who chooses to use The Math of Success to communicate positively, accurately, honestly, humbly, and lovingly, every single day

Team Franciscan Center: Fitness Supervisor Update!

Jon Dolph

According to the Mayo Clinic core strength training improves both balance and stability. Core strength training not only works the muscles in the hips, abdomen and back, it also trains them to all work and function together. It builds coordination between these muscles, which helps balance and stabilize the body. Interested in improving your core strength? Classes are offered at the Franciscan Center on Tuesday and Thursday in the water at 12:00PM!

Team Franciscan Center: Spa Update

Kristin Pitstick

With summer just beginning, now is a great time to give your skin a little more TLC. So before you grab a friend and set up for a BBQ, let’s talk a little bit about the skin and what massage can do to help.


Skin is the body’s largest organ. Yep, you read that right: skin is an organ. According to reference.com, an organ is defined as a group of cells that work together to perform a specific function in an organism. This most certainly qualifies the skin. Some of the skin’s jobs include protection, sensory response, maintenance of body temperature, and waste management. Kind of makes you look at your skin a little differently doesn’t it?

According to skincancer.org, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer over the course of a lifetime. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung, and colon combined. Yikes!

Massage does offer great benefits to help improve the function and vibrancy of skin. A few things massage can do is help re-moisturize and soften dry skin, increase the production of natural oils thus improving skin suppleness, encourage cell regeneration, help to improve skin color, and reduce superficial scar tissue. Isn’t your skin worth it? Give your skin a little “thank you” and stop by the Day Spa for a massage today.

The Franciscan Center Day Spa offers several different types of massage. Please feel free to stop by the spa and take a look at our menu of services! We are happy to answer any questions that you might have. Or, call us at 432-6540.

Team Franciscan Center: Update!

Dr. Jack Harless

There are some exciting firsts coming to TFC in June.


Many of you are aware that we are expanding our hours during the weekdays to 5:30 am-7pm, Mon. through Fri.

There are some new exciting evening class times as well on the June calendar.

Zumba Toning, is our newest addition to TFC. Zumba Toning is a muscular endurance plus cardiovascular class which can blast the calories and challenge your body in new ways.

If you love to Zumba, take it to the next level with Zumba Toning. Zumba Toning is from 6:30-7:30 pm, Mondays.

We will also offer an additional evening spinning class on Mondays from 6:00-6:30 pm.

One final reminder about the 5K that is rapidly approaching. It will occur on Sat. the 8th, here on the St. Leonard campus. See our blurb below for more details. It’s not too late too register.

Can’t run? No problem. Here’s an incentive to walk.

According to Dr. OZ, walking fends off the #1 killer: “Regular walkers have fewer heart attacks and strokes, have lower blood pressure, and have higher levels of healthy HDL cholesterol than couch sitters do. In one study of women, a regular walking program did just as much in the heart-protection department as more vigorous exercise did.” *

Team HCC: Cecilia's Retirement Party!

It's nice when you can have your mom with you at your retirement party.

Everyone Chipped in and brought fun food!

Everyone depended on Cecilia

Troy Hutchinson speaks highly of her service!

A great employee!

Team St. Leonard Studio Art: Art Show at The Centerville Police Department Art Gallery!

Artist from St. Leonard celebrate their art during the opening reception on Saturday. The show will run through June and is located in the Art Gallery of the Centerville Police Department.

Team Cozart: June's Blessing!

This picture was taken at St.Leonard from one of the ponds in the woods of St. Leonard.

Team Events: 5K Update

Anna Bridgette Shorten

St. Leonard’s 9th Annual 5k Run/Walk will be June 8th this year! Registration includes a t-shirt and a Station House buffet breakfast. The course is fast, fun, and flat! Register TODAY at

The Franciscan Center front desk!

Any questions or concerns? Just ask Anna-Bridgette!

Team SDR: Patio Fun!

All, last evening Chris and I were visiting my folks. I asked Janet if she wanted to come out with us to enjoy the evening as well. Pretty soon we had a full house and even residents from B1 came outside. It was a wonderful time telling stories and enjoying the evening! We did not break up until 8:30!

Team St. Leonard Studio Art: Restoration Project!

The restoration of the statue of St. Leonard involves restoring the patina that was put in place 50 years ago by George Kratina, who began his apprentice work in the sculpture guilds of Czechoslovakia. His talents grew to allow him to become a famous New York artist and sculptor.

June 2013 Employee Wellness Moments!

Physical	Environmental
Increasing your muscular strength can reduce fractures! Include weights or bands in your workout.	Post your utility bills so that everyone in the family can see your progress to reduced energy consumption.
Posting on Facebook for 20 minutes burns approximately 30 calories, walking for 20 minutes burns 90 calories!	Retain safety information and disposal information for later use for those products that may harm the environment and require special disposal procedures when they are no longer needed..
Range of motion exercises increases body awareness, which helps with balance.	Make environmental wellness part of your social matrix and life course.
If you are not sure of what exercise to do consult your physician first.	Add at least one article a month to your environmental wellness library.
Tai Chi burns approximately 300 calories an hour and improves strength, flexibility, and balance.	Buy the right amount of chemicals for each job-reducing excess and waste.
Social	Spiritual
It is easy to make friends when you learn to like yourself and be comfortable with yourself!	Remember to pray or meditate as a community and as an individual.
Maintaining friendships may require being patient and forgiving.	Leave your heart and hands open to recieve the gifts of your spiritual practice.
Focus on the good in life more than the difficult part of life.	Consider your spirituality as a journey, and decide your course purposefully.
Focus on what you can change and collaborate for the rest of your concerns.	Meditation can improve our ability to be kind.
Don't gossip as it destroys trust.	There is strength in numbers as help and direction becomes more available.
Nutritional	Occupational
Summer alcoholic drinks may make it more difficult to stay hydrated on warm days.	Identify what enjoyment means concerning your life work.
Iced coffees and speciality drinks may contain more sugar than you think!	For one day write down everytime you smile at work.
It is not always easy for active people to find the right balance of salt intake. Talking with a dietary specialist or sports doctor can be helpful.	Does your happiness come from your surroundings at work or what you do, or both?
Find out what foods are best for you for pre- and post workout.	Make a list of things that motivate you at work.
Staying hydrated is very important before, during, and after exercise.	Your attitude impacts others at work as well as your job performance.
Intellectual	Emotional
Memory can be improved by linking the memory to laughter or other sensory sources.	Better coping strategies can improve emotinal health.
Maintaining good poster improves blood-flow to the brain!	Keep your expectations of others realistic.
Listening to music can boost the alertness of your brain!	Set goals for yourself and keep them realistic and achievable.
The size and structure of neurons can change in positive ways when you challenge your brain.	Be your own best friend.
Getting enough sleep can help the brain function and retain important facts longer.	Consider realxing and taking yourself lightly.

The Quest for Emotional Wellness No.23: Grieving the Loss of Unhealthy Behaviors

When we let go of unhealthy behaviors it is important to realize that there may be some feelings of loss. Sometimes this means that when we leave unhealthy lifestyle choices behind this might require distancing oneself from negative influences or unhealthy environments. Any loss is a powerful stressor in our lives, and it is ok to acknowledge this and take time to nurture our emotional well-being back to good health.

Team Woodshop: Toy Car Ministry Update!

Team Woodworking has shipped thousands of cars all over the world!

These pictures are from an Ethiopian orphanage. 

Team Marketing: Casey Discusses the 5K with Living Dayton!

St. Leonard 5K Run/Walk

Team HCC: Artists Show off their Craft Projects!