First I wish each of you a very happy and healthy New Year - 2010! I pray that it will be a year filled with peace and good health with each day.
I want to thank residents, family, friends and staff, who made our annual Christmas Open House such a success. We were so happy to see so many of our family and friends. I also want to personally thank Danny & Charlotte Fireline for spending Christmas Eve with our residents with cookies and hot chocolate while sharing the story of Christmas. I know that our residents appreciated the time that they took to be with them.
I also want to take this time to thank those of you who contributed to the Staff Appreciation fund. Because of these generous gifts, we were able to purchase chamber checks and gift cards for each member of The Paragon staff. I want to personally express my appreciation for recognizing them. It means so much to our staff to be remembered.
I hope that you know what a blessing it is to have an assisted living community like The Paragon in Madisonville. It’s a wonderful place to live! The Paragon is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle with the security of knowing that if the need arises for some additional assistance, we are there. Living at The Paragon is a wonderful opportunity to be reunited with old friends and the opportunity to meet new friends.
We have so much to look forward to in this New Year at The Paragon. Sherry is already planning new destinations to see, new restaurants to try along with all the daily activities she plans for all to enjoy. She would, however, appreciated any ideas from family members and friends of places to go,to go, what to see, where to eat, etc. Please don’t hesitate to let her know.
My continued wish for all of us is to start this New Year with hope at the beginning of each new day. We have been given each day to use as we desire. We can waste it or use it for good. Be kind to one another. But always remember, at the beginning and end of each day, to thank God for our blessings.
You know the old saying “don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today.” So remember, “seize the opportunity – don’t put things off”! Invite family and friends to visit The Paragon and see for them selves what a lovely community that we have.
I extend my blessings for a New Year filled with health and happiness to you and yours.
God bless,
Nancy
Friday, January 8, 2010
News From The Ice Cream Parlor
The Christmas holiday has come to an end and we’ve started yet another new year. Happy New Year! I hope that each of you had a wonderful and joyous time with your families and loved ones over the holiday season. Also I hope this new year brings each of you happiness and prosperity.
I would like to take this time to express my gratitude to everyone that helped in making our Christmas Open House a very special one. A special “thank you” goes out to Santa Clause, AKA, Ben Cooper! At least this year he had boots on, however they were mismatched in color! Also to Pro-care and Care Tenders for providing some of the tasty treats.
I want to remind you about the use of our common areas at The Paragon Of Madisonville. These areas are primarily for use by residents, families, and their invited guests. We encourage residents to enjoy all areas of the building, including the main foyer, dining room, ice cream parlor, Dogwood Room, computer/card room, and private dining room. Residents planning to entertain groups of 10 or more; wishing to host a meeting, or an event requiring special accommodations, should speak with Janet, the receptionist or me, the Event Coordinator to reserve the desired area and discuss special needs. Guest and/or small community groups may also request the use of The Paragon’s facilities. Please turn in your request to reserve any of the desired common areas a minimum of 10 days prior to the planned meeting or event. Please note that the following rules apply for use of The Paragon:
1. No alcoholic beverages may be served or consumed.
2. No smoking is permitted in The Paragon, which includes the guest restrooms.
3. Children are not allowed in the courtyard except with the supervision of an adult.
Next I want to remind everyone about our General Store. Our General Store is located in our Ice Cream Parlor. Most of the items are personal care items. If you wish to purchase something from the General Store just ask anyone on staff and they will be happy to get your items for you. The cost of the purchases will be added to your monthly statement. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week.
Voting for the 2010 Valentine King & Queen will be coming soon. Be watching for the Ballot box.
Until next month,
Sherry
I would like to take this time to express my gratitude to everyone that helped in making our Christmas Open House a very special one. A special “thank you” goes out to Santa Clause, AKA, Ben Cooper! At least this year he had boots on, however they were mismatched in color! Also to Pro-care and Care Tenders for providing some of the tasty treats.
I want to remind you about the use of our common areas at The Paragon Of Madisonville. These areas are primarily for use by residents, families, and their invited guests. We encourage residents to enjoy all areas of the building, including the main foyer, dining room, ice cream parlor, Dogwood Room, computer/card room, and private dining room. Residents planning to entertain groups of 10 or more; wishing to host a meeting, or an event requiring special accommodations, should speak with Janet, the receptionist or me, the Event Coordinator to reserve the desired area and discuss special needs. Guest and/or small community groups may also request the use of The Paragon’s facilities. Please turn in your request to reserve any of the desired common areas a minimum of 10 days prior to the planned meeting or event. Please note that the following rules apply for use of The Paragon:
1. No alcoholic beverages may be served or consumed.
2. No smoking is permitted in The Paragon, which includes the guest restrooms.
3. Children are not allowed in the courtyard except with the supervision of an adult.
Next I want to remind everyone about our General Store. Our General Store is located in our Ice Cream Parlor. Most of the items are personal care items. If you wish to purchase something from the General Store just ask anyone on staff and they will be happy to get your items for you. The cost of the purchases will be added to your monthly statement. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days per week.
Voting for the 2010 Valentine King & Queen will be coming soon. Be watching for the Ballot box.
Until next month,
Sherry
The Kitchen Korner
The Kitchen Korner
Navy Bean Soup submitted by Libby Bacon– Nancy’s sister)
We thought that we would republish a recipe that will warm you up, not fill you out! This was also a favorite of Libby and Nancy’s mother.
Ingredients
2 cups navy beans, soaked overnight 1 1/2 cup of chopped carrots
3 qt. water or chicken broth Ham bone with some meat on it
3 chopped onions 1 clove chopped garlic (opt)
1/2 cup cooked, mashed potatoes 1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 bunch celery Salt & pepper to taste
Placed soaked beans (drained), ham bone and water or chicken broth in large cooking pan (kettle). Simmer 2 hours. When beans are half cooked, add mashed potatoes and stir until well mixed. Add onions, celery, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer for 1 hour. Remove ham bone. Chop pieces of meat and return to soup. Season to taste.
Happy New Year!
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff,
Shirley, Jennifer, Sara and Kristen
Navy Bean Soup submitted by Libby Bacon– Nancy’s sister)
We thought that we would republish a recipe that will warm you up, not fill you out! This was also a favorite of Libby and Nancy’s mother.
Ingredients
2 cups navy beans, soaked overnight 1 1/2 cup of chopped carrots
3 qt. water or chicken broth Ham bone with some meat on it
3 chopped onions 1 clove chopped garlic (opt)
1/2 cup cooked, mashed potatoes 1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 bunch celery Salt & pepper to taste
Placed soaked beans (drained), ham bone and water or chicken broth in large cooking pan (kettle). Simmer 2 hours. When beans are half cooked, add mashed potatoes and stir until well mixed. Add onions, celery, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper and simmer for 1 hour. Remove ham bone. Chop pieces of meat and return to soup. Season to taste.
Happy New Year!
Your Paragon Kitchen Staff,
Shirley, Jennifer, Sara and Kristen
Notes From Ruth Barnett
There are several myths concerning our sleep habits and the reasons that we sometimes have a hard time sleeping through the night. Here are just a few:
Myth: Your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation when you sleep.
FACT: Some physiologic processes actually become more active when you sleep; for example, increase of activity of the brain’s pathways for learning and memory. No evidence of any major organs including the brain, shuts down during sleep.
Myth: Worry is the main cause of insomnia.
FACT: Worry can cause a short bout of insomnia, but a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep can be caused by various medications, sleep disorders, and health problems such as depression, anxiety, asthma, or arthritis.
Myth: If you’re excessively tired during the day, extra sleep at night is the cure.
FACT: With sleep, quality is as important as quantity. If the quality of sleep is poor, even sleeping 8 to 9 hours won’t refresh you.
Myth: Your body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules.
FACT: Most people can reset their biological clock by only 1 to 2 hours per day. It can take more than a week to adjust to a dramatic change in you sleep-
Wake cycle, as happens when you travel across several time zones or switch from working days to working nights.
Myth: Sleeping more on the weekends can help you make up for sleep lost during the week.
FACT: Sleeping in can help ease part of a sleep debt, but it won’t erase it completely, and it won’t affect performance impaired during the week because of inadequate sleep. Also, sleeping in on weekends can affect your biological clock, making it harder to go to bed at the right time Sunday night-and even harder to get up early on Monday morning.
Myth: Sleeping 1 hour less per night than you need won’t affect your daytime functioning.
FACT: Even slightly less sleep can impair your ability to think clearly and respond quickly, although you may not be noticeably sleepy during the day. Not getting enough sleep alsocan compromised your cardiovascular health and immune system. If you consistently fail to get enough sleep, you'll eventually become excessively tired during the day.
I hope that you have a good nights sleep tonight and every night—with sweet dreams.
Until next month, Ruth
Myth: Your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation when you sleep.
FACT: Some physiologic processes actually become more active when you sleep; for example, increase of activity of the brain’s pathways for learning and memory. No evidence of any major organs including the brain, shuts down during sleep.
Myth: Worry is the main cause of insomnia.
FACT: Worry can cause a short bout of insomnia, but a persistent inability to fall asleep or stay asleep can be caused by various medications, sleep disorders, and health problems such as depression, anxiety, asthma, or arthritis.
Myth: If you’re excessively tired during the day, extra sleep at night is the cure.
FACT: With sleep, quality is as important as quantity. If the quality of sleep is poor, even sleeping 8 to 9 hours won’t refresh you.
Myth: Your body adjusts quickly to different sleep schedules.
FACT: Most people can reset their biological clock by only 1 to 2 hours per day. It can take more than a week to adjust to a dramatic change in you sleep-
Wake cycle, as happens when you travel across several time zones or switch from working days to working nights.
Myth: Sleeping more on the weekends can help you make up for sleep lost during the week.
FACT: Sleeping in can help ease part of a sleep debt, but it won’t erase it completely, and it won’t affect performance impaired during the week because of inadequate sleep. Also, sleeping in on weekends can affect your biological clock, making it harder to go to bed at the right time Sunday night-and even harder to get up early on Monday morning.
Myth: Sleeping 1 hour less per night than you need won’t affect your daytime functioning.
FACT: Even slightly less sleep can impair your ability to think clearly and respond quickly, although you may not be noticeably sleepy during the day. Not getting enough sleep alsocan compromised your cardiovascular health and immune system. If you consistently fail to get enough sleep, you'll eventually become excessively tired during the day.
I hope that you have a good nights sleep tonight and every night—with sweet dreams.
Until next month, Ruth
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