Team Duke: Dolphin Encounter in Grand Cayman!

Team Leisure and Fun: Celtic Academy Visit!

Tony gets extra hugs from his grandchildren who are also academy members.

Team Spiritual Care: Consumed with Self

Sister Kateri Therault

Modern Culture Modern culture isn't in bad shape because of what it consumes. Modern culture is in bad shape because it's so consumed with self. — from Tweet Inspiration

Team Franciscan Center Spa: Relaxation Massage for Restful Sleep

Kristin Pitstick

Sleep. We all need it; most of us get too little of it. Does that matter? Absolutely! Sleep is necessary for our basic physiological operations. It plays a unique role in neurological performance, endocrine balance, immune system functioning, and musculoskeletal growth and repair. Catching all of your Z’s will help to enhance memory performance and creative problem solving skills, boost athletic performance, decrease risk for basic illness, and help the body become more resilient to daily stress.

Now the nasty side: sleep deprivation. Even a single hour of missed sleep takes a toll on our systems. Cognitively speaking, sacrificing sleep decreases memory abilities, short-term and working.

It has been linked to depression and is known to exacerbate preexisting psychological illnesses. Still not worried? A single night of sleep loss increases systemic inflammation. Not to mention several studies link partial sleep deprivation/disruption and increased mortality risk. YUCK!

Our need for sleep varies by individual. Most of us fall under the 7-8 hour range. Some of us need 9-10. There are those crazy individuals that can get by on 6. FYI: although sleep patterns become more fragmented as we age, older adults still need the same average as everyone else.

There you have it! Sleep is vital for health. Having trouble sleeping? Stop by the Day Spa for a relaxation massage!

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

National Activity Professional's Week!

Team Wood Shop: Toy Car Ministry and Distribution!

200		Uganda		Missionaries Distribution
200		Haiti		Franciscan Nuns of Cincinnati
200		Afghanistan		Soldiers to Distribute
188		Haiti		Sister of St. Francis of Sylvania
200		Jamaica		Friars to Distribute
200		South Africa		Wright State Ambassador Program
200		Deployed Troops		Blue Star Mothers
175		Mexico		Washington Heights Church Outreach
33		Ethiopia		Surgeons, Heart Surgery for Children
25		Local		Ronald McDonald House
25		Jamaica		Southbrook Christian Church
175		Managua, Nicaragua		Lebanon United Methodist Church
100		Local Outreach		Church of the Ascension Kettering
100		Aconciti Ecuador		Belmont United Methodist Church
100		Red Bird KY		South Park Methodist Church
30		Local Outreach		Living Hope Church
100		Tumaini Children's Foundation		Springboro United Church of Christ
100		Local Outreach		Hannah's Treasure Chest
33		India		Parkview United Methodist
100		Local Outreach		Epiphany Lutheran Pantry
100		Deployed Troops in Afghanistan		Operation Thank you
100		Mauritani W. Africa
100		Nicaragua Children's Burn Unit		Bellbrook United Methodist Church
90		Wood River Valley Idaho		Battered Women and Children Shelter
200		Uganda E. Central Africa		Sisters of Notre Dame School
100		Apex Community Church		Shoe Box Program for Children World Wide
100		Operation Thank You		Troops Overseas
50		Marine Corps		Toys for Tots
60		ENT Drs & Nurses		Children Surgeries Belitz
200		Catholic Social Services		Irma's House
100		St. Joseph Catholic Mission		Elkhorn City KY Children's Program
49		Agape for Youth		Adoption and Reunification Agency
51		K of C council 10215		Boonville KY Catholic Mission
4401 for 2012

Team Houck: Christmas with the Grandkids!

Team Fitness Gurus: CDC on Getting Started

Team Dance: 50/50 Dance This Saturday!

50/50 dance this Saturday! Bring your Cds, a snack to share, and your dancing shoes for a night of casual social fun!

Team San Damiano: Out and About on a Beautiful Fall Day

San Damiano Memory Support unit are beginning a nice trip to see the beautiful Autumn colors and beautiful trees.~Program Design by Sister Christine~

Team Health Care: Balloon Art!

Program design by Beth!

Team San Damiano: Chocolate Eating!

Residents are playing a German game called Schokoladenessen (chocolate eating) -- trying to cut the chocolate with mittens on  before they can eat a piece.  They roll a die to see who goes next. `Submitted by Sister Christine~

Bringing Home the Medals!

Bob Lamb (resident) recently competed against 60 participates at the Senior Olympics He won 4 medals at the Illinois Senior Olympics (9/15/12)


o Gold – 100y Back Stroke, 3:10

o Gold – 200y Back Stroke, 6:26

o Gold – 200y Free Style, 7:08

o Silver – 500y Free Style, 18:58


Bob will compete in these events at the National Senior Olympics – Cleveland, Ohio Summer of 2013. This will be his 5th time competing at the national level The picture is of Bob Lamb and his surgeon Dr. John Urse. Bob had his rotator cuff repaired back in March 2012 Dr. Urse bet him a lunch if Bob brought back any metals. Bob could not qualify at the Ohio Senior Olympics because of his shoulder surgery Bob does his primary training at The Franciscan Center but also utilizes the Washington Township Rec Center Bob works with a swimming coach at the Kettering YMCA (Eric Wetzel) for pointer and tips about competitive swimming.

Team Foundation: 2012 Legacy Golf: Volunteers!

Team Pitstick: Social and Emotional Wellness!

Kristin designed this silk arrangemet for a family member who had survived chemo treatment and surgery. The flowers were to celebrate, and to simply say, "I am proud of you!"

Team Spiritual Care: Reconciliation and Forgiveness

Should not reconciliation and forgiveness be our first response in a disagreement?

Read this before lawyering up

When Saint Paul heard that members of the church in the Greek city of Corinth were going into court and suing one another, he was incensed. For one thing he thought it shameful that Christians could not settle their disputes among themselves. For another, it was disgraceful to submit themselves to pagan judges. Be that as it may, Paul’s admonitions highlight the fact that the church should be a community of person-to-person reconciliation and that a Christian’s first instinct should be for forgiveness.



TODAY’S READINGS: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11; Luke 6:12-19 (438)

“It is . . . a failure on your part that you have lawsuits against one another.”

CONTRIBUTORS

Alice Camille, Daniel Grippo, Caroline Hopkinson, Father Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Ann O’Connor, Joel Schorn, Patrice J. Tuohy, and Sister Julie Vieira, I.H.M.

St. Leonard 2012 Studio Art and Writing Show: People's Choice #2

Team Franciscan Center: Aqua Massage!

Kristen Spa Manager

August represents a bittersweet time - an ending of the long summer days and the beginning of structure. With fall right around the corner, now would be the perfect time for you and your family and friends to join the Franciscan Center for fun, socialization, and fitness! In this month’s issue I am going to highlight our newest addition to the Day Spa services: Aqua Massage.


Aqua Massage is a relaxation style of massage that utilizes the warm water therapy pool. During a typical session, the therapist will perform gentle massage techniques while slowly moving you around the pool. While most anyone could benefit from this style of massage, this type is perfect for those who have limited mobility, difficulty getting onto/off the table, and those with arthritis. The benefits of this massage are similar to those of the relaxation style: stress relief, decreased muscle tension, relief of pain, increased blood circulation and lymph, and increased immunity just to name a few.

To help with the transition into fall, the Day Spa is offering 25% off for first time visitors! Stop by or call to set up your appointment. Let the Franciscan Center help you meet your wellness goals!

Sister Pat Hejna's 50th Jubilee!

Sister Pat celebrates her 50th Jubilee with friends!

Anna-Bridgette and Pete's Wedding: Family Photos