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THE COURIER
November 2014
In this issue
Knibbe’s Korner..............................2
Volunteer.......................................3
Enrichment ............................4-7
Monthly Calendar & Menu......8,9
Fitness Programs.................10-11
Care Services .......................12-13
Coffee Shop ................................13
Movie Night & Travel .................14
Our Sponsors ..............................15
The Mitten Tree .........................16
Holiday Formal .........................16
An Evergreen monthly publication
Volume 31 Issue 11
Veterans Day Program
Join us as we honor our community veterans with
music by the Holland American Legion Band and
the Singing Dominies. For more information see
page 5.
Breakfast Buffet
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet at
The Commons. See page 6 for details.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The holidays are fast approaching.
As we think about all the
preparation that takes place and the
busyness of the season, take time to
reflect and give thanks.
We invite you to join us in a
Commons holiday tradition –
Christmas at the Commons.
This is the perfect holiday gift for
you or your group to enjoy. Tickets
are available at Member/Guest
Services by calling 616-355-5120.
Holiday Formal Dinner
Dance
Dinner tickets must be purchased by Nov. 26.
Don’t miss out on this elegant event! Details on
page 16.
Christmas at The
Commons
Celebrate the season with this special event
featuring The Evergreen Chorale. See page 5 for
details.
Knibbe’s Korner
Board of Directors
Al McGeehan ...........................................Chair
Barb DePree ...................................Vice Chair
Diane Hoekstra .....................................Secretary
Phil Koning .....................................Treasurer
David Knibbe ........................... President/CEO
Bruce Los
Greg Bego
Christian Wierda
Marcia Elgersma
Emilie Wierda
Sunny Boeve
Leadership Team
Dave Knibbe ...............................President/ CEO
Christina Scarpino ..........................Development
Amy Millard ......................Community Relations
Jane VanDenBeldt ........................Finances & HR
Jo Verbeek ........................................Care Services
Karen Draeger .........................Fitness & Wellness
Jeff Miracle ......................................Food Services
Joe DeVette .............................................Facilities
Member/Guest Services Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Fridays
8 am - 5 pm
Fitness Hours
Monday - Thursday
Fridays
Saturday
PHONE
FAX
EMAIL
WEBSITE
6 am - 8 pm
6 am - 5 pm
8 am - 2 pm
(616) 396-7100
(616) 396-9736
evergreen@evergreencommons.org
www.evergreencommons.org
Giving
Good for Body and Soul
Giving is an active way to focus on the needs of others and
not on ourselves. And this is good for us. Researcher Linda
P. Fried M.D., at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institution,
suggests that giving provides “meaningful improvements in
one’s own mental and physical health.” Dr. Fried, who is
the Director of the Center on Aging and Health at Johns
Hopkins, goes on to say; “Giving back to your community
may slow the aging process in ways that leads to a higher
quality of life in older adults.”
Giving of one’s energy, time and money to assist other people
and certain causes positively matters. It matters not only for
the one receiving the gift but also the giver’s well-being. When
we take the time to engage in the journey of others, to step
into their shoes, to walk in their steps, we forget about our
own concerns and ailments for a while. The mutual benefit
seems to be “wired” into our being and we find it is good for
both the body and the soul.
The season of Thanksgiving can once again engage us and
our respective communities with the power of giving. Let’s
encourage each other to practice this gift of giving knowing
that it complements our original design and enables us to live
holistically.
Blessed Thanksgiving,
Grace and Shalom,
David Knibbe
“When you become detached mentally from yourself and
concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will
be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act
of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor.”
-Norman Vincent Peale
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Volunteer
Evergreen Special Events are coming up and
we need you! Listed below are the dates.
Josephine Gonzalez Rodriguez &
Christina Rodriguez Scarpino
Having spent nearly 30 years serving non-profit organizations,
I have never been a part of such an amazing place as
Evergreen! As the Director of Development, please accept my
thanks for your past support of our programs and services.
Since July, I have learned so much about what it means to
live fully as we age in place. I recall my grandparents wanting
desperately to live in their own home even as they reached
90 years of age. Our family was determined to see those
wishes met. When I look around Evergreen, I picture my
grandmother playing cards, taking dance lessons, or in a Tai
Chi class. My grandfather… well, he would spend most of
his time in the wood shop or shooting pool and telling stories
with the guys. Unfortunately, where my grandparents lived,
there was no Evergreen. Frankly, there are few places in the
country like this! Our community is blessed to have a place
for all of us age 50 plus.
When you look around The Commons, The Fitness Center,
The Day Center or in the homes of our In-Home Care clients,
you can see what you have helped Evergreen accomplish over
the years. With your support, YOU have kept Evergreen
strong for almost 30 years! As we continue on this journey to
serve older adults for the next 30 years, think about how you
can support Evergreen through a financial gift or by leaving
a legacy gift in your will or trust. Please stop by to talk about
your involvement in supporting Evergreen. My office is
located just off the elevator on the second floor, or call
616-355-5122 or email me at
scarpinoc@evergreencommons.org.
Every gift helps!
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Wednesday, December 3 - Herman Miller Luncheon
Friday, December 5 - Holiday Breakfast Buffet
Saturday, December 6 - Dinner Dance
Tuesday, December 9 - Christmas at the Commons
Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10 - Christmas at the Commons Luncheon
Thursday, December 11- Christmas at the Commons
Dinner
Friday, December 12 - Set up Breakfast with Bill
Monday, December 15 - Breakfast with Bill
We will need wait staff, food prep and dishwashers for these
events. Stop by to get on the schedule. The Commons is in
need of volunteers for various shifts. If you are available or
would like more information, please contact
Barb Visser at 355-5136 or Amy Millard at 355-5137. We
would love to find a place to get you involved!
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Building will close at 5 pm
We will also be closed:
Thursday, Nov. 27
Friday, Nov. 28
Saturday, Nov. 29
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Class Registration
You must pre-register and pay for all classes at our Member/
Guest Services desk. Phone registration (616) 355-5120
accepted with credit card payment only. Refunds must
be requested no later than five business days prior to first
class. All classes require a minimum number of students. If
The Commons cancels a class, your payment will be fully
refunded. Questions? Call Barb (616) 355-5136.
Upcoming Classes for
November
For more information and full descriptions of these classes,
please see the Fall Enrichment & Fitness Catalog.
Introduction to Watercolor –Wanda Aikens
Wed. • Nov. 5 • 1-3 pm • AS
$13 member • $15 non-member
Plus $3 materials fee paid directly to the instructor
Enrichment
Knitted Cabled Fingerless Mitts -Katie Stroop
Weds. • Nov. 5 & 12 • 10 am-12 noon • HE
$20 member • $26 non-member
They are predicting a COLD
winter again this year, and we have
just what you need to keep your
hands warm while still leaving your
fingers free to get things done.
As you make this quick and easy
project you will learn knitting in
the round with 4 needles or magic
loop, cables, increases, and chart
reading. Once you’ve made a pair
for yourself, you can make them
for the people on your Christmas
list! Prerequisite: You must be able to cast-on, knit and purl,
and bind off. Our instructor Katie Stroop has been knitting
since childhood, and has taught numerous knitting classes.
A list of supplies needed can be picked up at the Member/
Guest Services desk when you register.
Watercolor Painting - “Amish Barn”- Wanda Aikens
Wed. • Nov. 19 • 1-3 pm • AS $13 member • $15 non-member
Paper Cutting: Getting Serious - Janeth Coray
Wed. • Nov. 19 • 1-2:30 pm • SH
$8 member • $10 non-member
Sign up and say what you want to
try and we’ll learn together. Class
limited to 6 adventurous souls.
Bring scissors.
Paper will be provided.
Intermediate Watercolor Painting- Kathy VanTubbergen
Mondays • 12:30-3:30 pm • AS
$40 punch card for 4 classes member • $52 non-member
Open Knitting Studio - Lindy Graff & Katie Stroop
Thursday • Nov. 13 • 1-3 pm • HE
$2 member • $5 non-member per session
Ballroom Dance Party
Monday • Dec. 1 • 7-8:45 pm • AUD
$2 per person member • $3 non-member
Beginning Line Dance - Barb appledorn
Weds. • Nov. 5, 12, 19 • 6:30-7:30 pm • DMS
$13.50 member • $16.50 non-member
Piano Lessons - Marva Ripley
Tues. & Weds. • 12-4:30 pm • HE
$16 per ½ hr. member • $17 per ½ hr. non-member
Creating Your Own Terrarium - Kathie Spitzley
Thursday • Nov. 6 • 1-3 pm • HE
$28 member • $38 non-member
Are you mesmerized by plants in
glass vessels? Curious how to create
a microenvironment? Join avid
plant enthusiast Kathie Spitzley for
a fun and laid- back class on the
art of terrariums. Constructing a
terrarium lets you create your own
miniature green space to bring a
little nature indoors. The cost of
the class includes all the materials
you need to build and take home your very own personal
terrarium, except for the decorative touches and your clear
glass container. (This can be something that you have at
home, or can purchase from just about anywhere.)
Watercolor Painting - “Pouting Puppy”- Wanda Aikens
Wed. • Nov. 12 • 1-3 pm • AS
$13 member • $15 non-member
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Remember our Veterans
Tuesday • Nov. 11 • 7 pm • AUD • Free
The Holland Area Veterans
Council is presenting their Annual
Veterans Day Program November
11 at The Commons of Evergreen.
The program is a free event and
will feature the Holland American
Legion Band and special musical
guests The Singing Dominies.
Of special interest will be the
display of the Michigan Vietnam Wall. This memorial for
the 2,648 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
in the Vietnam War also includes a “field cross” set-up. The
28-foot-long memorial is provided by the Vietnam Veterans
of America, Chapter #73, in Holland and may be viewed
beginning at 4 pm in The Commons Auditorium.
You can also view the WWII collection of Mark Archer
who has been collecting WW II memorabilia for 30 years.
The collection is comprised of original WW II uniforms,
equipment and items from the war
Christmas
at The Commons
Enrichment
Pool Tournament Results
On October 7, The Commons of Evergreen hosted a pool
tournament for our billiard playing members. We want
to thank all of those who participated in this fun event.
Congratulations go to our first place winner in the Sharks
Division, Ed Kroodsma, and second place finisher, Ken
Strengholt. In our Guppies Division, first place went to Brian
Fowler, and second place to Jim Kuiper.
RummiKub Anyone?
We would like to start a RummiKub group
here at The Commons. If you are interested
in playing RummiKub, please contact
Barb Visser at 355-5136.
Join us as we celebrate the season
with a delicious meal and festive music!
$20 member
$24 non–member
Ticket purchase deadline 12/4/14
RETIREMENT LIVING | ASSISTED LIVING
REHAB | SKILLED NURSING
$22 per person/group of 15 or more
Group purchase deadline 11/26/14
Tuesday • December 9
11:30 am–1:45 pm • luncheon/show
Wednesday • December 10
11:30 am–1:45 pm • luncheon/show
Thursday • December 11
6:00–8:15 pm • dinner/show
No matter what the future
holds, I can handle it with
Providence
RETIREMENT LIVING
ROYAL PARK PLACE
(616) 772-2224
ASSISTED LIVING
Featuring:
The Evergreen Chorale
with director Cal Langejans
Sponsored by:
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(616) 772-2224
REHABILITATION AND
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(616) 772-4641
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Enrichment
Individualized Instruction at The Commons
Do you need help learning to do something specific on
your computer, tablet or phone? We have the instructors
with the training, knowledge, and skills that can help.
Instruction will be one on one, at your pace, at your skill
level. You will register and pay for an available time slot
at the Member/Guest Service desk or by calling (616)
355-5120 with your credit card. Then you will meet with
your instructor in our Commons of Evergreen Computer
Lab where all of our computers have Windows 7 and
Micorsoft Office 2010. We also have Windows Photo
Gallery and Movie Maker for processing your digital
photos. If you have a laptop, you will bring that with
you. If you have questions on tablets or phones, please
bring your device and manuals with you. Time slots
are available in 30 minute or 1 hour increments. The
following times are being offered in November.
Thurs. • Nov. 6 & 13 • 9 am-12 noon • John McLelland
Mondays • Nov. 10 & 17 • 12:30-3:30 pm • Rich Smit
$15 per 30 minute session member • $18 non-member
$25 per 1 hour session member • $30 non-member
Individualized Instruction on Apple, Inc. Products In
Your Home
Do you need help with an Apple product in your home?
The Commons of Evergreen instructor Mike Allgaier
will work with you in your home on an individual basis.
He will answer questions and instruct you on how to
use different Apple applications (programs) on your
Macintosh, iPhone, or iPad and how to integrate them
with each other and with Apple’s new (free) internet
service iCloud. Training will be customized to meet your
individual needs. Register at the Member/Guest Services
desk or call (616) 355-5120 to schedule an appointment.
Payment will be collected when Mike is ready to see you.
$40 per 1.5 hour session member • $48 non-member
$75 per 3 hour session member • $90 non-member
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Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
9-10:45 am • GR Free to Commons Members
Need help with new technology? Bring your device and
your questions. Volunteer Ray Crockford will do his best
to assist you with cell phones, laptops, iPods and more.
Breakfast Buffet
Friday • Nov. 21 • 9–11am • DR • $7 per person
Bring your friends and start your Friday right with breakfast
at The Commons! Enjoy a delicious meal of scrambled eggs,
crispy bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, an additional hot
entree, Danish, fresh fruit, juices and more. For groups of
6 or more, please leave a message for your reservation by
calling Barb at (616) 355-5136.
Formerly Zeeland Ear & Hearing
300 S. State St., Suite 1 Zeeland
854 S. Washington Ave., Bldg. B, Ste.
340 Holland
1101 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven
Cari Marzolf, MA, CCC-A, Audiologist will be at The
Commons of Evergreen on the 4th Thursday of each month
from 1-2:30 pm. She will be available for hearing screening
and hearing aid cleaning and checks on all makes and
models of hearing aids.
Please call our Holland office
at 616-393-5482 to make an appointment
or to learn more about our
Comprehensive Ear & Hearing practices.
Carli Van Harken, Owner
Cari Marzolf, Audiologist
Enrichment
THE COMMONS reACTORS
Evergreen Chorale in Concert
Sunday • Nov. 9 • 4:00 pm • Basilica of St. Adalbert
654 Davis Avenue, N.W. • Grand Rapids
Open to the Public
Join The Evergreen Chorale and Lake Effect, The Choir,
as they perform their fall concert, “Music for a Sacred
Place”. Along with the organ and piano, the choirs will be
accompanied by a large brass and percussion ensemble.
The program will include music especially designed for the
old-world acoustics of the beautiful St. Adalbert cathedral.
Music by Vaughan Williams, Haydn, Adolphus Hailstork,
Randall Thompson, Virgil Thompson, and many others will
be presented. Sounds from the balcony, aisles, and front
of the auditorium produced by each choir alone, as well as
together with and without accompaniment instruments are
sure to delight everyone in attendance. Calvin Langejans and
James DeJong are conductors for the afternoon. A free-will
offering will be received.
The reACTORS are a theatrical
group who love to perform, but
“hate” to memorize lines. So they
select skits, mostly humorous,
and bring the characters alive by
“reading” the script. They use
their facial expressions, gestures, voice inflection, and some
costumes to entertain their audiences. The stories they tell
come “alive” to create a thoroughly enjoyable program.
That said, the reACTORS are looking for YOU to join their
acting troupe! They meet every Thursday from 3-5pm in the
Study Hall right here at the Commons of Evergreen.
You can check them out on Friday, December 5th at 11am
when they perform after the Holiday Breakfast here at
the Commons. This has always been their end of season
program featuring fan favorite skits with a little Christmas
sprinkled in!
For more information about becoming a member or
booking a performance, contact
Marie Hamilton at 616-392-1209.
Downtown Holland
at your doorstep!
(616) 796-3550
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6:00
8:00
8:45
9:00
9:45
10:00
10:15
11:00
11:30
PM
12:15
12:30
1:00
1:15
2:30
3:15
4:15
5:00
5:15
6:30
7:00
Monday
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Woodshop
WS
-Pilates
SR
-Inter. Line Dance
DMS
-Enhance Fitness
AUD
-Duplicate Bridge
GR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Euchre
HE
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Chair Excercise SR
-Adv. Line Dance
DMS
-Dutch Dance
AUD
-Balance/Stretch PK FS
-Inter. Line Dance
DMS
-Cardio Mix
SR
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
-Pickleball
AUD
-Watercolor Painting AS
-Spades
GR
-Bowling w/o a Ball
SR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Aquatic Arthritis POOL
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Body Flex
SR
-Striders
-Yoga Stretch
SR
-Z-Gold
AUD
-Liquid Fusion
POOL
-Ballroom Dance
AUD
AM
PM
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:15
2:15
3:00
3:30
4:15
6:00
6:30
AM
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Woodshop
WS
-PiYo Fusion
SR
-Enhance Fitness
AUD
-Adv. Tap
DMS
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Striders
-Mahjong
GR
-Adv. Line Dance AUD
-Chair Exercise
SR
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Balance/Stretch PK FS
-Int. Line Dance
AUD
-EZ Spin & Sculpt
FS
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
7:15
8:00
9:00
9:15
9:30
10:30
10:45
11:20
11:30
11:45
12:30
HE
AUD
GR
SR
POOL
POOL
POOL
DMS
SR
GR
POOL
12:30
1:00
1:15
1:30
2:30
3:00
3:15
4:15
5:15
6:30
-Piano Lessons
-Pickleball
-Pinochle
-Faith Lessons
-Cardio Waves
-Aqua Combo
-Open/Lap Swim
-Ping Pong
-Drum Line -Duplicate Bridge
-Aqua Boot Camp
7:00
7:15
8:00
9:00
9:15
9:30
10:30
11:20
11:30
PM
12:00
12:45
1:15
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
4:15
5:15
6:30
-Spin Class
FS
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-PFP Spin Class
FS
-Woodshop
WS
-Bridge
GR
-Water Works
POOL
-Let’s Talk Tigers
BR
-Z-Gold AUD
-Crochet & Knitting
HE
-Waterworks POOL
-Parkinson’s Ex. Class SR
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
-Poker
GR
PM
-Hand & Foot
GR
-Pickleball
AUD
-Scrabble
DR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Chair Yoga
SR
-Arthritis Aquatic POOL
-The reACTORS
SH
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Beg. Clogging
DMS
-Inter. Clogging
DMS
-Body Flex
SR
-Euchre GR
DMS...Dance & Music Studio,
2nd floor
FS......Fitness Studio, 2nd floor
GR......
Game Room, 1st floor
HE.....Home Ec Room, 2nd floor
SH..... Study Hall, 2nd floor
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REMINDER
The fitness
facilities and
classes are
Fragrance Free
6:00
7:00
8:00
8:30
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
PM
12:30
AM
8:15
9:00
10:15
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Spin Class
FS
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-PFP Spin Class
FS
-Massage Therapy
TL
-Woodshop
WS
-Tulip Trimmers
SH
-Tennis
H.C.H.S.
-Yoga SR
-Liquid Fusion POOL
-Striders
-Aqua Combo
POOL
-Ping Pong
DMS
-Z-Gold AUD
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Pickleball
AUD
-Arthritis Exercise
SR
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
-Pinochle
-Stamp
-AF TaiC
11am
-AF TaiC
12:30pm -Compu
Instruc
Friday
AM
Mond
9am
11am
-Piano Lessons
HE
-500 Card Game
GR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Chair Yoga
SR
-Grocery Bingo
DR
-Arthritis Exercise
FS
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Pickleball
AUD
-Evergreen Chorale SR
-Beg. Tap
DMS
-Inter. Tap
DMS
-Yoga
SR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-PFP Spin Class
FS
-Woodshop
WS
-Water Works
POOL
-Lunch Pass Bingo
DR
-Cardio Core
AUD
-Spin
FS
-PK Exercise
SR
-Poker GR
-Water Works POOL
-Enhance Fitness
AUD
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
-Commons Bell Choir AS
-Adv. Pickleball
AUD
ROOM CODES FOR CLASSES & ACTIVITIES:
AS.....Art Studio, 2nd floor
AUD..Auditorium, 1st floor
BR......Board Room, 1st floor
CG....Common Grounds, 1st floor
CS.....Care Services, 2nd floor
DR..... Dining Room, 1st floor
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
6:00
8:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:15
11:00
11:15
11:30
AM
11am
-AF TaiC
12:30pm -Compu
Instruct
1pm
-Parkins
Suppor
11am
-AF TaiC
-Beg. Ta
GR
Saturday
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Yoga Stretch
SR
SR......Seminar Room, 1st floor
TL......Teachers Lounge, 2nd floor
TR.... Typing Room, 2nd floor
WS.....Woodshop, 1st floor
Open Monday through Friday
11:30 am-1 pm
Start Times
SCHEDULE
RECURRING
AM
day
November 2014 New Activities Calendar
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
3
Club
Chi 2
Chi 2
10
uter ction
4
9am
-Interm. French
10:15am -DIET FREE
2pm
-Swim Lessons
2:30pm -Book Club
“Little Pink House”
11
9am
-Interm. French
10:15am -DIET FREE
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
7pm
-Veterans Day Program
17
Chi 2
uter tion
son’s rt Group
Chi
ai Chi 2
Cafe Menu
Wednesday
24
9am -Interm. French
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
5
10am -Knitted Mitts
11am -Stand Strong
1pm
-Fit & Strong
-Intro to Watercolor
6pm -Movie Night
6:30pm-Beg. Line Dance
10am -Knitted Mitts
11am -Stand Strong
1pm
-Fit & Strong
- Watercolor
“Pouting Puppy”
6:30pm-Beg. Line Dance
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12
19
11am
-Stand Strong
12:30pm -Machine Knitting
1pm
-Fit & Strong
-PaperCutting
- Watercolor
“Amish Barn”
6pm
-Movie Night
6:30pm -Beg. Line Dance
25
9am
-Interm. French
12pm -Hispanic Potluck
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
11am
1pm
-Stand Strong
-Fit & Strong
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9am -Healthy Eating
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch
- Computer Instruction
1pm
-Terrarium Class
1:30pm -Calligraphy Level 2
1pm
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1pm
10am
-Healthy Eating
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch 1pm
-Computer Instruction
-Open Knitting Studio
- Hearing Clinic
9am
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch
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1pm
-Fit & Strong
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-Bunco
-Fit & Strong
-Memoir Writing Club
-Breakfast Buffet
-Fit & Strong
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Wednesday
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Friday Monday
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Thursday
Friday
Pan Roasted Salmon w/ Vegetables
Pot Roast
Meatloaf
Chicken Kiev
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Baked Ham w/ sauce
Heart Healthy Salad
Sushi Bar or Grilled Pork Chop
Salisbury Steak
Hot Dog w/ chili sauce
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Heart Healthy
Beef Pasties
Mexican Lasagna
Seasoned Salmon w/
cucumber sauce
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Breakfast Buffet
Fish Tacos
Three Meat Pizza
Cranberry Stuffed Chicken
Closed - Thanksgiving
Closed - Thanksgiving
* Items in blue are new items
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Fitness Programs
Exercise Is Medicine!
The Commons Fitness
Department’s Goal Is:
Preventing Disease Preserving Function
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Boost brain power
Feel happier
Feel calm and peaceful
Have more energy in your day
Have a good night’s sleep
Stay on your feet
Get stronger
Stay independent
Decrease joint pain
Live healthier for longer
Improve self-confidence
Sharpen your memory
Maintain a healthy weight
To benefit your heart
Strengthen your bones
Improve posture
Increase your flexibility
Improve your blood pressure
For more information on our programming, please see
one of our fitness professionals. We are “active aging
professionals” and can guide you in your quest for a
healthier, more active lifestyle.
The Commons STRIDERS
Weekly Walks
Mondays:
4 pm Herrick Library
Wednesdays: 9:30 am Herrick Library
Friday, Nov. 7:
9:30 am Commons of Evergreen
Friday Nov. 14, 21, & 28: 9:30 am, Stu Visser Trail on
Ottawa Beach Rd.
Saturday Treks
November 1
Annual meeting, Macatawa Bank
Downtown- No trek
For more information call Karen Draeger (616) 355-5108.
Live Confidently
We take great pride in providing a
range of personalized care
options for seniors in
comfortable, intimate
environments that feel like home.
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory care
Respite Care
www.lifehousehs.com
Waverly Meadows
A Retirement Community
Independent senior living at its best.
Beautiful one and two bedroom apartments available.
755 E. 16th St.
Holland, MI 49423
616-392-8246
TTY 800-649-3777
Email: wmoffasst@heritagepmi.com
www.waverlymeadows.com
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2464 55th St.
Fennville, MI 49408
269.561.4663
340 West 40th St.
Holland, MI 49423
616.394.0302
Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Part II
Mondays • 11:00 am • FS (8 wks Begins Nov. 3)
$35 member • $55 non-member
Using Sun-style Tai Chi routines, Part
II is for those that have completed the
original program and are looking for
more challenge.
Yoga Waves
Tuesday • 2:15 pm • Pool • (6 wks. Begins Nov. 11)
$29 member • $49 non-member
This relaxing form of yoga adapts traditional yoga poses
to the aquatic environment. Because of the water’s ability
to release gravity, one is able to find optimal stretch and
still develop strength, static balance and increased range of
motion. 45 min.
Fitness Programs
Ongoing Fitness Class News
NEW DAY AND TIME
Z-Gold
Mondays • 5:15 pm • AUD
This is in addition to our other Z-Gold
classes offered on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Spin
Thursdays • 9:30 am • FS
This is in addition to our Spin classes
offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays.
Body Flex
Thursdays • 5:15pm • FS
We treat you better so you’ll feel better.
(616) 396-5233
803 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423
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• Physical, Speech or Occupational Therapy
• Chef-prepared meals
For more
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1-888-429-0083.
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NEW CLASS!
Drum Line
Wednesdays • 4:15 pm • SR
Discover the drummer in you!
In this unique class where a stability
ball and a pair of drumsticks combine
for an amazing and fun experience.
Great for the mind as well as a total
body workout, you will get lost in the joy of the music, the
powerful rhythms, and movements that anyone can do.
Whether you are at a beginner or advanced fitness level, you
will benefit both physically and mentally. 45 min.
EXPANDED PICKLEBALL TIMES
Thursdays
• Advanced play: 12:30 - 5 pm
• All levels: 5 - 7 pm
Simple Comforts.
Trusted Results.
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Brain Health As You Age:
Care Services
Eat a Healthy Diet
“Eat the Rainbow”
The topic of nutrition seems to show up everywhere: on the news, in magazines, as a discussion with your peers, and even from
your family member who enjoys telling you what you should or shouldn’t eat. While we know that eating right is necessary for
our bodies, what does research tell us about nutrition and its effect on our memory or brain?
ANTIOXIDANTS
One brain-healthy component of diet and nutrition is antioxidants, which are food compounds that are most commonly found
in vitamins C and E and beta carotene, a form of vitamin A and what gives carrots their orange color. These chemicals rid the
body of free radicals, which develop when the body metabolizes food as well as through daily exposure to the environment. Free
radicals can damage cells.
Foods that are darker in pigment have higher levels of antioxidants. Vegetables that are high in antioxidants are kale, spinach,
brussel sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli, beets, red bell pepper, onions, corn, and eggplant. Fruits that are known to be high are
prunes, raisins, plums, oranges, red grapes and cherries. Berries stand out as the superstars!
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
Research on omega-3 fatty acids has found that they are an area of food nutrition that is vital for brain health. These fatty
acids are most commonly found in certain types of fish, especially wild salmon, sardines, trout, whitefish, tuna, swordfish and
mackerel. What if fish is not your favorite food choice? Try to eat at least one serving per week and also incorporate regularly
into your diet flaxseeds, almonds, and walnuts.
DARK GREEN, LEAFY VEGETABLES
“Eat your vegetables” is an important brain health comment. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collard,
mustard, and turnip greens are high in folic acid or folate. Australian research found that eating foods rich in folic acid is
associated with faster processing of information and memory recall.
OTHER AREAS OF IMPORTANCE IN NUTRITION
Water
Aging can cause your ability to detect thirst to decrease; therefore, drink water even when you are not thirsty. Dehydration can have a negative impact on mental performance.
Supplements
One supplement that is generally considered safe and important for older adults is a multivitamin that contains the B vitamins,
which are important for maintaining memory. No other supplement has been proven to have a consistent and reliable impact
on memory.
Curry
Studies have shown that curry or, more specifically a spice, curcumin, may have brain-protecting benefits. Curcumin is a
powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties that enhance memory.
Cinnamon
Recently, cinnamon has been discovered to have a major impact on brain health. Cinnamon has also been shown to reduce
blood sugar levels in people with type II diabetes and reduce cholesterol levels by up to 25%. Thus, cinnamon is good for your
brain and body.
Coffee
For those who enjoy a cup of coffee (or more) per day, there is encouraging research that shows the beneficial effects of coffee
on memory.
Trying to eat a brain healthy diet? Keep it simple and just remember to eat something from each color of the rainbow.
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Care Services
Care Services of Evergreen is no longer able to
provide the Foot Care Clinic. We suggest that those
who benefited from the service consider scheduling a
pedicure at a local nail salon. Individuals with diabetes
and anyone taking blood thinning medication will need
to use a podiatrist.
Coffee Shop
There’s something about the rich smell of coffee, the
constant flow of people, and the warm smiles that
make a coffee shop so inviting.
Parkinson Support Group
Mon. • Nov. 17 • 1 pm • SH
Topic:
Van Andel Institute Grand Challenges in
Parkinson’s Disease Review
Getting In & Out
of Your Tub
Difficult?
Modify it!
Ideal for seniors and caregivers!
Moes Brothers Fiberglass Repair
Call for more information
The TRUSTED
NAME
(616) 772-5556 or 772-1011
to Turn to for Over A CENTURY.
The idea of a coffee shop usually brings to mind a cozy
place, a great meeting ground,
a sense of community. With the
generous donation of furniture
that The Commons recently
received from Haworth, Inc.,
we feel that we were able to
provide just that… a wonderful
gathering place to relax and
enjoy.
Four Chapel Locations:
NORTHWOOD • DOWNTOWN
MULDER • SAUGATUCK
SINCE 1899
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A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING:
Traditional Burial • Cremation • Pre-placing • Life Story
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Zeeland, MI 49464
616.748.1750
581 State St.
Holland, MI 49423
616.396.6461
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Stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, a
delicious home-made cookie, and a great
conversation with friends.
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As phase one is complete,
we invite you to experience
our Common Grounds coffee
shop.
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Wednesday Night at the Movies
6:00 pm
Movies & Travel
Seminar Room
Please note that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will be
showing movies this month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
instead of our usual days.
Barbara o’Brien poses with with Jack Hanna
while on The Commons of Evergreen trip to
the Columbus Zoo on Sept. 19 and 20, 2014.
Commons members enjoy a FREE movie and
popcorn. Non-members/guests $2.00
November 5: Still Mine
This film is based on the true story of
an octogenarian couple, Craig and Irene
Morrison (played by James Cromwell and
Genevieve Bujold). Because of changing
times and regulations, they are no longer
able to make a living from their small coastal
New Brunswick farm. And Irene has begun
to show signs of early dementia. Against the
wishes of their children, Craig, the son of a
master shipbuilder who inherited his father’s building abilities,
decides to build a more suitable house on their property in
which he and Irene can live. Beginning this project with only
a design in his mind, he is encouraged by friends to at least
go through the regulatory process of building permits and
the like. Despite being able to complete this project to more
than exacting centuries old standards, Craig ends up hitting
one roadblock after another in this regulatory process, which
could kibosh this project, and his desire for what he sees as a
comfortable life with Irene in their final years.
PG-13 for some thematic elements and brief sensuality/partial
nudity, 102 min.
November 19: Malficent
In this new take on the classic Sleeping
Beauty story, Maleficent (played by Angelina
Jolie), is a beautiful winged fairy growing
up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until
one day when an invading army threatens
the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises
to be the land’s fiercest protector, but she
ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal - an
act that begins to turn her pure heart to
stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces
a battle with the invading king’s successor and, as a result,
places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora (played by Elle
Fanning). The curse destines Aurora to prick her finger on a
spindle wheel needle and fall into a deep sleep forevermore.
As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the
key to peace in the kingdom - and perhaps to Maleficent’s true
happiness as well. PG, 97min.
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Punta Cana Beach Getaway
December 6 – 13, 2014
Air from Detroit, meals and drinks
$1375 or less, rates go on sale with 30 days
Call Joyce 616-796-2560 for details.
Coming in 2015
Arizona • Feb.17-24, 2015
Chicago Flower Show • March 18, 2015
Scotland • June 24-July 1, 2015
Canadian Rockies • Aug. 1-9, 2015
Avalon River Cruise • Sept. 9-18, 2015
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The Mitten Tree
One of the nicest things you can do this holiday season
is to help us decorate the Mitten Tree. A Christmas tree
will be located in our lobby beginning on November 24,
to be decorated with new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves
and even blankets. All items will be donated to the
Community Action House for distribution to people in
need in our community.
Please drop off your homemade or
purchased items at the front desk
by Tuesday, December 16. Share
the warmth this holiday season!
Holiday Formal
Ballroom Dinner Dance
Dance music by Entourage
at The Commons Auditorium
Dinner & Dance (5:30–10:00)
$25 per person Commons member
$30 per person non-member
Reservations and payment must
be made by Wed., Nov. 26.
Saturday
December 6
Dance Only (7:00–10:00)
$10 per person Commons member
$15 per person non-member
Reservations and payment must
be made by Thurs., Dec. 4.
• 5:30 punch
• 6:00 dinner
• 7:00–10:00 ballroom dancing
For information or to make reservations, please
stop at our Member/Guest Services desk or call
616.355.5120.
All ages welcome!
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