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Sunnyside Drive Phoenix, AZ 85029 (602) 943-1800

Couples Valentines Party

February 2016
Meet Your Neighbor (Cont. on Page 7)

February 5th at 11:30 a.m. (Center)

Join us in the Center for Pizza, Bingo with a
spin, prizes and our famous candy bar buffet
table. (Pick up your couples ticket in the
Activity Department)

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Campus FUNraiser Event

William (Bill) C.

Sat, Feb 27th, from 10:00-2:00

Bill was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on November

27th. He was born twenty-eight minutes before his
twin sister, Gretchen. He also had two other brothers,
Roy and Jim, and one sister, Mary Victoria. Bill was
close to his father, as they would often go hunting and
fishing together; he was also very close to his
brother Roy.
Bill and his family lived in Oshkosh for five years.
When the Great Depression hit, his family was forced
to move to Iron Mountain, Michigan, so that they
could find some income. They lived there for a couple
of years, and then eventually transferred to Marquette,
Michigan, because the business his father worked for
opened a new store there.

Fellowship Square will be holding its annual

campus fundraising event to raise money for
our new wellness center. Live Band, Food
Trucks, Vendors, BBQ and many raffles to
choose from! Come out and support your
community!

Welc me Welc me
New Residents

Home

Marilyn Ann Sharpe

Southgate

Carolyn & Gerald M.

Garden Home

Roberta C.
Northridge

Donna & Chuck A.

Centerview

Meet BABY
Baby belongs to Sue K. in
Centerview. Baby is a rescue cat
and is four years old. Sue said
she is extremely smart and has
been very easy to train.
If you are interested in
featuring your pet, please see
the Activity Department!

Residents Who
Have Relocated
2105
3107
3209
3322

Happy

Ruth Wang
Bob Mendez
Hope Faulkner
Marie Small

Birthday
Our Fellowship
Square Employees
Feb 3
Feb 22
Feb 23

Jakleen Abdo
Rosemarie Chaves
Lynnsey Anderson

Kathryn Smith
Southgate

Goodbye to Our
Dear Friend
2104

Betty Daily

Famous Chocolate
Lovers Buffet in the
Dining Room

Cooking Demonstration
Thurs., Feb. 25th, at 1:30
Come enjoy the talents of our
Dining Room Director, Dave
Elliott, as he whips up some
awesome and creative chocolate
delights in honor of Valentines!

Friday, February 12th,

11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The dining room will be serving
a buffet table of assorted
chocolate desserts for your
enjoyment! Chocolate is a
perfect food, as wholesome as it
is delicious, and a beneficent
restorer of exhausted power. It is
the best friend of those engaged
in literary pursuits. ENJOY!

New Activity - Feb. 24th,

at 12:30 in the Center
You will relax the mind with
therapeutic pattern coloring
and also enjoy a cup of herbal
tea. (Sign up in Blue Book)

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Our New Comfort Bears!

Mardi Gras Happy Hour

Lunch and Shopping at

the Chinese
Culture Center

Wed., Feb. 10th, at 2:00

in the Center
Come join the fun as we
participate in this annual New
Orleans tradition! We will be
serving drinks and fun
appetizers! Come out and
socialize with all your
Fellowship Square Neighbors
and Friends!

Friday, Feb. 12th, at

11:30 a.m.
Sign up and take a trip to the
Chinese Culture Center! This
Month celebrates Chinese New
Year (Year of the Monkey).
Enjoy a day of lunch and
shopping! (Sign up in Blue
Book)

Comfort Bears are given out

when Chaplain Brad visits our
residents in the hospital. The
bears also provide contact
information to our Health Care
Services on campus and also lets
the residents know we miss and
care for them.

Movie
Watch
Visitors

Friday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 19th, at 1:30 p.m.

Each year, as fall turns to

winter, visitors appear in low
desert sloughs of Southeastern
Arizona near the town of Bisbee.
Sandhill Cranes (about 60% of
the worlds population of
cranes), form along the southern
part of the US, from Bisbee,
Arizona, to the Gulf of Mexico
in Texas. 33,000 of these cranes
come to us, and then leave us in
March for the Platte River in
Nebraska. They live on the cusp
of the season and their next
move as summer approaches is
to Hudson Bay, Alaska, or even
Siberia. When the winds are at
their backs they can average
about 50 miles per hour and
accomplish 500 miles in a day.
Cranes have always been held
in high esteem by the humans
who have observed them. The
Saurus crane of Burma stands six
feet tall and has a wingspan of
eight feet. Now that is a big
bird, and a smart bird. Their
dances are mimicked by the
Japanese, and some of those
performing actually dress in
crane costumes. Cranes have
mastered the pirouette
(spinning) and experts tell us
they dance for many reasons,

sometimes just to display

celebration. They do not fly in
Vs but in about every shape you
can think of, hence the the idea
that their formations inspired
the shape of the letters in the
Greek Alphabet. Native
American tribes hold them as
totem representing: solitude,
justice, longevity (record
lifespan is 82 years in captivity),
intelligence, and vigilance. Some
of the oldest poems known to
man are in The Book of Odes
from China, which contain
poetry about cranes. The
Egyptians tried to domesticate
them, but it didnt work to have
your chickens flying away all of
the time.
The cranes rest from the
evening to sunrise on the water
to have early warning (vigilance)
of approaching predators. This
month Tjs Travel will have their
third tour of the Sandhills in
Bisbee at the Whitewater Draw.
We get up very early to arrive at
the draw before sunup. Then as
the sun begins to rise thousands
of the cranes take off and, in the
distance, blacken the sky. The
noise is rather loud, and as they
stretch six foot wingspans
everyone stands in awe at the
happening.
You are probably asking
How can these cranes do all of
these things??? Please keep
asking this with all vigilance - as
this helps open us to the beauty
of His creation!
Have a Great February!
Chaplain Brad

Youre Not Alone!!

New Year Eves Party Pics

Our residents enjoyed a fun
evening with Carol Kepner as
we brought in the New Year!

Tuesday, Feb. 9th, at

1:00 p.m.

Always Smile Because

Next Time It Could Be
You That Is Caught on
Camera! :-)

Having cancer is often one of

the most stressful experiences in
a persons life. However, support
groups help many people cope
with the emotional aspects of
cancer by providing a safe place
to share their feelings and
challenges and learn from others
who are facing similar
situations.
In addition to sharing their
feelings and experiences,
support group members may
discuss practical information,
such as what to expect during
treatment, how to manage pain
and other side effects of
treatment, and how to
communicate with health care
providers and family members.
Exchanging information and
advice may provide a sense of
control and reduce feelings of
helplessness.
Many studies have shown that
support groups help people with
cancer feel less depressed and
anxious and more hopeful.
Join Chaplain Brad on Tuesday,
Feb. 9th, at 1:00 p.m. in
Centerview, Second Floor
Lounge.

StoryCorp Presentation

Resident Quarterly
Meeting

Gift Shop Jewelry Blow

Out Sale

Thursday, Feb. 11th, at

2:00 in the Center
Your opinion matters to us!
Come and hear about all the
new things happening on our
campus!

Thursday, Feb. 25th, at

10:00 a.m. (Center)

Dont wait! Shop while the

selection is good! Gift shop has
a large selection of necklaces,
earrings, rings, bracelets &
watches all at 50% off. Stock up
for the upcoming holidays!
Great selection and great prices!

StoryCorp is designed to remind

one another of our shared
humanity, to strengthen and
build the connections between
people, to teach the value of
listening, and to weave into the
fabric of our culture the
understanding that everyones
story matters. At the same time,
we are creating an invaluable
archive for future generations.
StoryCorps mission is to
provide people of all
backgrounds and beliefs with
the opportunity to record, share
and preserve the stories of
our lives.
Join Chaplain Brad in the
Center to hear about this
rewarding program!

Happy Valentines Day

Wed like to take a moment to
wish all of our residents Happy
Valentines Day. We hope your
holiday is filled with love and
sweet treats.

Its a Birthday Party!!!

Thurs, Feb. 25th, at
6:00 p.m.

Wed, Feb. 10th, at 10:00

in the Library
Ash Wednesday is the first day
of Lent. Its official name is Day
of Ashes, so called because of
the practice of rubbing ashes on
ones forehead in the sign of
a cross.
Father Ben will be in the Library
distributing Ashes at 10:00 a.m.

Come out for a special dessert

treat and listen to the music
talents of John and Mary Giger.
All residents with birthdays in
February can pick up a special
birthday surprise at the party!

Meet Your Neighbor Bill

C. (Cont. From Page 1)
In 1945, Bill dropped out of
high school during his
sophomore year to go sailing on
the Great Lakes as a merchant
marine. He did this for about
four months, and then returned
to high school. But once he
turned seventeen, he joined
the navy.
Every time his boat would
dock, Bill recalls that he would
always go find a dance hall and
spend his time doing what he
loved to do dance. This is
where he learned how to
jitterbug.
Bill got out of the navy in
November of 1947, and he went
back to high school to finish up
a few classes. He then moved on
to St. Norbert College, and was
enrolled there for a year and a
half. He decided to focus more
on having a job; over the next
part of his life, he had worked in
construction, he worked in the
mens department at JCPenney,
and his most favorite occupation
was becoming a traveling
engineer.
On May 16th, 1953, Bill
married his wife of thirty-seven
years. He remembers working
and saving money to finally
make enough to afford their first
home. His wife ran a shop called
the Camera Corner, which was
the only camera shop in Green
Bay, Wisconsin. Bill loved
driving back in the day.

He and his wife owned a

1959 Ford Thunderbird with a
convertible top. He laughed as
he told me that his wife was the
one responsible for crashing it.
Michelle was the first to come
into the family. After Michelle,
Bill and his wife were told they
would not be able to have more
children, so they adopted two
boys. The first was a 2
year-old boy named Joseph, and
the second was an infant named
John. After some time, they were
happily surprised that they
would have another baby. The
youngest of Bills children was a
boy named Matthew William,
carrying a part of his fathers
name.
These days, Bill takes it easy.
He enjoys playing poker,
swimming and still loves
hunting, fishing, and driving,
although he does not do it as
much these days. He is quick to
crack a joke, and he has many
stories to tell. Its always nice
going back to old memories, he
explained.

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Help Desk Changes
and Reminders
All newsletters and activity
calendars will be distributed at
the help desk. Residents will
receive one newsletter and one
activity calendar at no charge.
Any additional newsletters or
activity calendars or
replacements will result in a
charge of $1.00 for each. Thank
you!

Attorney Generals Office

Seminar on Life
Care Planning

Wednesday, Feb. 17th, at

1:00 p.m. (Center)
On Wednesday, Feb. 17th, at
1:00 pm a representative from
the Arizona Attorney Generals
Office will visit and discuss the
importance of life care planning.
Individuals
can make their choices known in
the event they become
incapacitated and are unable to
speak for themselves. This will
also reduce stress for their
families.
Free planning packets, which
include Medical, Mental and
Health Powers of Attorney and
other directives, will be
provided. Everyone on campus
is welcome to attend this
presentation.

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Sleep Better
Many people sleep better if
their feet are warm. Wear a pair
of cozy socks to bed to help
you fall asleep faster and sleep
more soundly.

STAFF DIRECTORY
Daily Activity Line ........................................ Updated Daily Activities.....................602-443-5445
Take Out Meal Orders ................................... 602-443-5424
Chris Welch .................................................. Life Enrichment Coordinator/
....................................................................... Transportation Supervisor ..................602-443-5421
Brad Auten ..................................................... Chaplain ..............................................602-443-5486
Valerie Kinder................................................ Resident Services Coordinator ............602-443-5417
Jacque Owens................................................. Resident Administrator/
Volunteer Coordinator.........................602-443-5419
Teddi Thompson ............................................ Dir. Of Environmental Services ..........602-443-5420
Front Desk...................................................... Receptionist.........................................602-443-5427
Tamarra White ............................................... Accounts Receivable ...........................602-443-5423
Mark Bucalo................................................... Facilities Manager/Security.................602-443-5400
Dave Elliott .................................................... Director of Dining Services.................602-443-5425
Kimberly Sanders........................................... Dining Room Manager........................602-443-5468
Home Health .................................................. 602-443-5447
Lorena Chables .............................................. SrFIT ...................................................602-443-5479
Sue Widdison ................................................. Beauty Shop ........................................602-443-5422
Kathy Loscheider ........................................... Executive Director...............................602-443-5439

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Since 1981, our Health Center has provided high-quality
and affordable care to seniors with limited financial ability.
More than 70% of these residents rely on financial
assistance to pay for their health care, yet the Health Center
consistently receives top quality ratings.
The Working Poor Charitable Tax Credit is available for
contributions made to Qualifying Charitable Organizations
that provide assistance to low-income Arizona residents.
Anyone who owes Arizona income taxes may claim this tax
credit. So when choosing where to donate your Working
Poor Charitable Tax Credit, dont forget the Christian Care
Health Center!
Your tax credit to Christian Care Health Center makes a
difference in the lives of Arizona seniors.
For more information, call the Christian Care Foundation
office at (480) 822-7373 and/or consult with your tax preparer
on the advantages. Thank you for blessing our residents!