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THE COURIER
March 2015
In this issue
Knibbe’s Korner .............................2
Announcements ............................3
Laugh Fest .....................................4
Enrichment ............................4-7
Travel ............................................6
Movies ...........................................7
Monthly Calendar & Menu......8,9
Fitness ..............................10-11
Care Services ............................12
Our Sponsors ........................13-14
Member Application....................15
Spring Fling Ballroom Dance.......16
Moonlight Serenade ....................16
Tickets on Sale NOW!
See the world famous Glenn
Miller Orchestra in concert here
at The Commons of Evergreen
on Tuesday, April 14. Tickets are
available at the Member/Guest
Services desk. See page 3 for more
information.
An Evergreen monthly publication
Volume 32 Issue 3
Volunteer Potluck
It’s time for our annual Volunteer Potluck! Meet
and greet our new Volunteer Coordinator Ronda
Busscher. See page 3 for all the details.
LaughFest
Come smile with us this March at LaughFest at The
Commons of Evergreen on Thursday, March 12th
with a performance by our very own Commons
reACTORS readers’ theatre group. See page 4 for
more information.
Garden Talk
Even though there’s still snow on the ground in
Holland, it’s not too early to start planning for
planting! Join local gardening professionals, Jeff
Roessing and Debbie Albert to find out what it
takes to start plants at home, as well as best practices
for direct soil seeding. Details on page 5.
Moonlight Serenade
Moonlight
Serenade
Masquerade Ball
Enjoy an evening of light refreshments, music, dancing,
and socializing. No dance partner or experience needed!
See page 16 for more information.
Knibbe’s Korner
Staying on
Track
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
6 am - 8 pm
6 am - 5 pm
8 am - 2 pm
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Monday- Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday
8am-2pm
PHONE
FAX
EMAIL
WEBSITE
(616) 396-7100
(616) 396-9736
evergreen@evergreencommons.org
www.evergreencommons.org
Promising to break a bad habit or starting a healthy new habit is
difficult. Two thousand years ago the apostle Paul in the Book of
Romans put it this way: “I don’t understand myself. I want to do
what is right but I do not do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate
... It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what’s right, I
inevitably do what’s wrong.” (Romans 7:15)
Our journey into 2015 is still early. If you did make any New
Year’s resolutions, studies have shown that by now about
40% of you have quit. And the remaining 60% of you need
encouragement to keep going. Sociologist and author, BJ
Gallagher, claims that there is no one reason why we don’t do
what’s good for us -- there are many reasons. Therefore, she offers
up a few solutions to get us back on track.
Some would include:
• Keep It Small and Simple. Make a few small achievable
goals and then do them. Get the positive reinforcement from
those accomplishments, and then do it again.
• Drop “should” and “ought” regarding your goals. For
example, instead of saying “I should lose weight.” … say
“I want to lose weight.” Go after what you want. It is a
powerful and clear statement of your true motivation.
• Get an accountability partner. No one can accomplish
your goal for you; however, it is very difficult to do it alone.
Have a friend help in keeping you accountable to the plan
and the commitments you have made to yourself.
• Success looks like progress, not perfection. If you’re
moving in the right direction this is success. It is not about
“perfect” but it is about “progress”. Give yourself some praise
when you move in the right direction.
Lastly, believe you can do it. Don’t expect successful progress if
you don’t believe you can do it. Belief is critical in the emotional
journey of sticking to your plan.
“Living Life Fully” is one of our key focuses for Evergreen and
we look forward to joining you this year in accomplishing this
aspiration.
Grace and Shalom,
Dave
2 The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
The World Famous
Glenn Miller Orchestra
In Concert
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
7:00 pm – Doors open at 6:00 pm
The Commons of Evergreen Auditorium
480 State. Street, Holland
Tickets: $25 / Evergreen Member & $30 / General Public
$50 Reserved seating tickets are available with limited seating
To purchase tickets, call Evergreen Member/Guest Services at 616-355-5120.
Proceeds support Evergreen programs and services.
The members of the Wood Shop at The Commons recently
hosted craftsman, Ray Feltz from Celina, Ohio, in an open
segmented form workshop. This 2-day workshop allowed
12 participants the opportunity to learn new techniques for
cutting and gluing delicate pieces of wood to create intricate
pieces of art like the designs shown in the photos below.
Main Entrance (A) Door Announcement:
Please note, the Main Entrance A (coffee shop
entrance) is open 8AM - 5 PM. Please use Fitness
Entrance C for all, early morning, evening, and
Saturday classes and activities.
Welcome Back Singers and Dancers!
With the hope of spring returning, we welcome back two
of our performance groups who have been on hiatus this
winter.
The Commons Dutch Dancers-Rehearsals resume
Monday, March 2
The Evergreen Singers-Rehearsals resume
Wednesday, March 11
For information on joining these groups, see our Spring
2015 Enrichment and Fitness Catalog to find out the who,
what, and when. Not only will you meet great people, you
may discover a hidden talent that’s just been waiting to
shine.
The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
Announcements
We are excited to have Ronda Busscher
join the team at The Commons as our
new Volunteer Coordinator. Ronda has
an extensive background in customer
service, special events organization, home
design and decorating, and working
with various nonprofit organizations and
volunteers over the past 20 years. She and
her husband live in the Holland area and
are proud grandparents for the first time.
Ronda’s typical work schedule will be 8:30 am – 1:30 pm on
Mon., Wed., & Fri. and from 8:30 – noon on Tuesdays. She
can be reached at 616-355-5128 here at The Commons or by
busscherr@evergreencommons.org
Please help give her a warm welcome.
Volunteer Potluck
Monday • March 23 • 5:30 pm • DR
Come meet our new volunteer coordinator Ronda Busscher
and enjoy the fellowship of other volunteers!
You are asked to bring a dish to share and your spouse or friend
are welcome to join you.
If your last name begins with –
A-K Bring a salad or appetizer
L-S
Bring a hot dish
T-Z Bring a dessert
Evergreen will provide the drinks and table service. Please sign
up with Ronda if you plan to attend. Stop in her office on the
1st floor or call 616-355-5128.
Volunteers Needed:
Annual Dinner
Tuesday, March 17
• Waitstaff
• Food Prep
• Dishwashers
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If it has to do with
laughter; you’ll find it
at Gilda’s LaughFest.
The 10-day festival,
March 5-15, includes
stand-up comedy,
improv music, dance,
speakers, films, and
other seriously funny stuff. It’s all about celebrating laughter
for the health of it for a good cause.
We are excited to announce that The Commons of
Evergreen is going to be a LaughFest location Thursday,
March 12, with a performance by our very own Commons
reACTORS readers’ theatre that is sure to provide you with
a rich and mostly humorous theatrical experience allowing
your imagination to soar.
So come smile with us this March at LaughFest in the
Auditorium at The Commons of Evergreen on Thursday,
March 12, from 7:00-8:00pm.
FastPass Tickets for this event
are FREE and can be picked
up at the Front Desk. Your
FastPass ticket guarantees you
a seat as long as you arrive
at least 15 minutes prior to
7:00pm.
For more information about LaughFest,
please visit laughfestgr.org.
What:
When:
Cost:
Where: The Commons reACTORS
March 12, 7 - 8 pm
FREE
The Commons
Place your ad here
and reach nearly 4000
adults, 50+, in the
Holland Community!
Contact Amy Millard at
616-355-5137 or
millarda@evergreencommons.org
for more details.
Enrichment
St. Paddy’s Day Pool Tournament
Tuesday • March 17 • 9:00 am
$5 Entry Fee
Take a “break” from your daily routine
and sign up now for The Commons
of Evergreen, St. Paddy’s Day Pool
Tournament. All level of players are welcome, but you must
be a Commons of Evergreen member to participate. It will
be a double elimination format with two different divisions:
Beginners and Sharks. Each person will be assigned to a
division based on their skill level, and prizes will be awarded
in both divisions. You must register and pay at the Member/
Guest Services desk by Monday, March 16 to participate.
Coffee, Cookies & Canvas - Greg Ellis
Tuesday • March 24 • 1-3:30 pm • AS
$30 member • $35 non-member
Coffee, cookies & canvas is a fun
“make and take” painting class.
Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since
Kindergarten? No problem! This class
will offer you guided instruction to
create a masterpiece. Gather a friend
or family member and let your inner artist shine in this fun,
relaxed class. No painting experience needed. All materials
included, refreshments provided.
Tips and Tricks for Perch Fishing-Jack Payne
Wednesday • March 18 • 11 am-12 pm • SH
$2 member • $3 non-member
Get ready to fish! Join Jack Payne,
outdoor columnist and freelance writer,
as he helps unlock some of the mysteries
associated with perch. Learn techniques
for catching this tasty fish on Lake
Michigan and any inland lake. Popular
perch rigs will be shown and demonstrated. Reserve your
seat and pay at the Member/Guest Services desk.
JACK PAYNE
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Free hearing screening
Free cleaning/checking
-all makes/models
Free ear inspections for wax blockage
Free in home care provided
After hours and weekend
appointments available
720 Michigan ave. | Suite C | Holland
(616) 394-0577
4 The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
Senior Real
Estate Specialist
No Payne
No Gain
(616) 566-7713
jackpaynejr@gmail.com
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
March
For more information and full descriptions of these classes,
please see the Spring Enrichment & Fitness Catalog.
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 - Katie Stroop
Thursday • Mar. 12 & 26 • 1-3 pm • HE
$2 member • $5 non-member per session
Piano Lessons - Marva Ripley
Tues. & Weds. • 12-4:30 pm • HE
$16 per ½ hr. member • $17 per ½ hr. non-member
Evening Beginning Line Dance - Barb Appledorn
Weds. • Mar. 11,18 & 25 • 6:30-7:30 pm • AUD
$13.50 member • $16.50 non-member
The Commons Orientation
Wednesday • Mar. 25 • 1:15 pm • SR • Free
Have you just joined The Commons of Evergreen... or
would you be interested in joining? Do you have questions
about programs, classes, and services? Learn about your
center, what its programs and services can provide for you
and how you can become involved and meet new friends!
An optional tour will follow the orientation. Refreshments
will be served. Please reserve your seat at the Member/Guest
Services desk or call (616) 355-5120.
Award-Winning & Quality Focused
Tendercare of Holland Health and Rehab Center
2014
BRONZE
Achieving one of the most prestigious awards in post-acute and
long-term care, Tendercare of Holland Health and Rehab Center
is a proud recipient of the 2014 Bronze – Commitment to
Quality Award from the American Health Care Association
(AHCA) and National Centers for Assisted Living (NCAL).
Find out more information about our quality services and care
options by visiting our website or stop by and take a tour today!
... helping people live better
1221 E. 16th Street Holland, MI 49423
616.396.7095
www.tendercareholland.com
The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
Enrichment
Seeds: Starting them
at home or in the Soil
Gardener Gathering at
The Commons
Tuesday • March 10 • 6:00 – 7:30 pm • SH • FREE
Gardeners from the local community have the opportunity
to gather at The Commons of Evergreen on March 10 to
learn about the seeds they use to start their summer gardens.
Even though there’s still snow on the ground in Holland, it’s
not too early to start planning for planting! With the help
of local gardening professionals, Jeff Roessing and Debbie
Albert, participants will find out what it takes to start plants
at home, as well as best practices for direct soil seeding.
Jeff Roessing lives in Holland with his wife Melissa, and
their three children, Tsepo, Naomi, and McKenna. A
graduate from Grand Valley State University in 2004 and
Western Theological Seminary in 2007, Jeff now manages
Eighth Day Farm, an urban, non-profit farm in Holland.
Debbie Albert, life long gardener and Zeeland resident, is a
Master Gardener and horticultural therapist. She is currently
employed as a horticultural therapist at Pine Rest Freedom
House. Debbie serves as vice-president of the Midwest
Michigan Herb Association and volunteers with the
homeless population in Grand Rapids gardening in vacant
lots.
Garden Gatherings are open to all who are interested: longtime gardeners, new gardeners and those thinking about
gardening for the first time. All are welcome!
Next Garden Gathering: Wed. April 8 • 6-7:30 pm
Downtown Holland
at your doorstep!
(616) 796-3550
ResthavenWarmFriend.org
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Travel
Enrichment
Computer Help
Chicago Flower Show • March 18, 2015
Asheville, North Carolina • April 6-10, 2015
“Rain” Beatles Tribute • May 13, 2015
Fish Boil, Cherry Point Farm • June 25, 2015
Avalon River Cruise • Sept. 9-18, 2015
Costa Rica • October 25 – Nov. 1, 2015
Detroit Tigers Baseball • June 25
Detroit Tigers Baseball • August 27
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More than just oxygen…
Inspiring to Persevere, Accomplish and Enjoy Life
wheelchairs – walkers – canes - lift chairs –
power carts – nebulizers - home ventilators
- home oxygen equipment & supplies - ostomy,
urological & wound care supplies - bath safety
items – aids to daily living
developed by women…for women
On occasion, women experience challenging
healthcare problems that require special
products and the attention of trained
professionals. Women’s Health Boutique
provides this nurturing assistance in an
atmosphere of comfort, taste, and privacy.
831 S. Washington – Holland
616.396.5117 – 800.284.5882
www.airwayoxygeninc.com
www.whbmi.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
6 The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
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
Microsoft 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. John
McLelland will be your instructor.
Tues. • March 17 & 31 • 9 am-12 noon
Monday • March 23 • 1-4 pm
$15 per 30 minute session member • $18 non-member
$25 per 1 hour session member • $30 non-member
* You will want to bring any passwords and login
information with you to your appointment.
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 Jodi Spangler
will work with you in your home on
an individual basis. She will answer
questions and instruct you on how to use
different programs on your Macintosh
and Apps on your iPhone, or iPad. Also
learn how to make them talk to each
other with Apple’s new (free) internet
service iCloud. Jodi can also help you
integrate your PC with iTunes and iCloud with your
iPad or iPhone. 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.
$40 per 1.5 hour session member • $48 non-member
$75 per 3 hour session member • $90 non-member
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TECH
SDA
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WED
Movies
Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
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, iPads and more.
Breakfast Buffet
Friday • Mar. 20 • 9–11am • DR • $7 per person
Enjoy a delicious meal of
scrambled eggs, crispy bacon,
sausage, breakfast potatoes, an
additional hot entree, Danish,
fruit, juices and more. For groups
of 6 or more, call the Member/
Guest Services desk at 355-5120.
SPRING
SALE
at The Commons Gift Shop
Wednesday Night
at the Movies
6:00 pm SR
Commons members enjoy
a FREE movie and popcorn.
non-members/guests $2.00
(Must be 50 or older to attend)
March 11: The Theory of Everything
This movie shares the true story of the most brilliant and
celebrated physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, and
Jane Wilde (played by Felicity Jones) the student he fell in
love with while studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. Little
was expected from Stephen, a bright but shiftless student
of cosmology, given just two years to live
following the diagnosis of a fatal illness
at 21 years of age. He became galvanized,
however, by Jane’s love, and he went on
to be called the successor to Einstein, as
well as a husband and father to their three
children. Over the course of their marriage
as Stephen’s body collapsed and his academic
renown soared, fault lines were exposed that
tested their relationship and dramatically
altered the course of both of their lives. PG-13, 123 minutes.
March 25: The Good Lie
We treat you better so you’ll feel better.
(616) 396-5233
803 Lincoln Ave, Holland, MI 49423
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You will laugh and cry during this touching drama that shares
the story of four Sudanese children that are orphaned after
their village is massacred in the Second Sudanese Civil War.
This film shows their arduous and dangerous trek through the
plains, as they endure hardship, death and sacrifice all the way
until they reach safety in a refugee camp in
Kenya. Years later, these youths are among
3600 selected for resettlement in America,
only to have the one girl among them sent
to Boston, while the three boys must make
a new life in Kansas City. Together, these
young men must adjust to an alien culture
even as the emotional baggage of their past
haunts them. However, these newcomers,
and their new friend, employment
counselor Carrie Davis (played by Reese Witherspoon), strive
to understand each other in this new home, as they make
peace with their histories in a challenge that will change all
their lives. PG-13, 110 minutes
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PM
12:00
12:30
1:15
2:15
3:00
4:15
6:00
6:30
6:00
8:00
8:45
9:00
9:45
10:00
10:15
11:00
11:30
-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 Dancers
AUD
-Balance/Stretch PK FS
-Beg. Line Dance
DMS
-Cardio Mix
FS
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
12:15
12:30
1:00
1:15
2:30
3:15
4:00
4:15
5:15
6:30
7:00
-Pickleball
AUD
-Watercolor Painting AS
-Spades
GR
-Bowling w/o a Ball
SR
-Rummkub
GR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Aquatic Arthritis POOL
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Striders
-Body Flex
SR
-Simply Stretch
SR
-Z-Gold
AUD
-Liquid Fusion
POOL
-Ballroom Dance
AUD
PM
Wednesday
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Woodshop
WS
-PiYo Fusion
SR
-Enhance Fitness
AUD
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Adv. Tap
DMS
-Striders
-Mahjong
GR
-Adv. Line Dance AUD
-Chair Exercise
SR
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Evergreen Singers DMS
-Balance/Stretch PK FS
-Beg. Line Dance
AUD
-EZ Spin & Sculpt
FS
-Cafeteria Lunch
DR
-Piano Lessons
-Pickleball
-Pinochle
-Cardio Waves
-Aqua Combo
-Open/Lap Swim
-Drum Line -Duplicate Bridge
-Aqua Boot Camp
HE
AUD
GR
POOL
POOL
POOL
SR
GR
POOL
AM
7:15
8:00
9:00
9:15
9:30
10:30
10:45
11:20
11:30
11:45
PM
12:30
1:00
1:15
1:30
2:30
3:00
3:15
4:15
5:15
6:30
AM
7:00
7:15
8:00
9:00
9:15
9:30
10:30
11:20
11:30
PM
12:00
12:45
1:00
1:15
1:30
2:00
3:00
4:00
4:15
4:30
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
-Piano Lessons
HE
-500 Card Game
GR
-Table Tennis
AUD
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Chair Yoga
SR
-Grocery Bingo
DR
-Arthritis Exercise
FS
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Evergreen Chorale SR
-Beg. Tap
DMS
-Pickleball
AUD
-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
-Hand & Foot
GR
-Pickleball
AUD
-Scrabble
DR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Chair Yoga
SR
-Arthritis Aquatic POOL
-The reACTORS
SH
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Inter. Clogging
DMS
-Body Flex
SR
-Beg. Clogging
DMS
-Euchre GR
DMS...Dance & Music Studio,
2nd floor
FA.... Fitness Annex, 1st floor
FC..... Fitness Center, 1st floor
FS......Fitness Studio, 2nd floor
GR....Game Room, 1st floor
8 The Commons | 480 State St. | Holland, MI 49423 | 616-396-7100
REMINDER
The fitness
facilities and
classes are
Fragrance Free
Mond
9:30am -Stamp
12:30pm -Diabete
11am
-TaiChi f
12:30pm -Diabete
1pm
-TaiChi f
Thursday
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
11am
-TaiChi f
-Beg. Ta
12:30pm -Diabete
1pm
-TaiChi f
-Parkins
Suppor
Friday
AM
6:00
7:00
8:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:30
PM
-Open/Lap Swim
-Spin Class
-Cardio Waves
-PFP Spin Class
-Massage Therapy
-Woodshop
-Yoga -Liquid Fusion -Striders
-Aqua Combo
-Z-Gold -Open/Lap Swim
-Pickleball
-Arthritis Exercise
-Cafeteria Lunch
12:30
-Pinochle
AM
Saturday
8:15
8:30
9:00
10:15
POOL
FS
POOL
FS
TL
WS
SR
POOL
11am
-Beg. Tai
-TaiChi f
12:30pm-Diabete
1pm
-TaiChi f
-Compu
Instruct
5:30pm -Volunte
POOL
AUD
POOL
AUD
SR
DR
GR
-Cardio Waves
POOL
-Pickleball
AUD
-Open/Lap Swim POOL
-Simply Stretch
SR
HE.....Home Ec Room, 2nd floor
SH..... Study Hall, 2nd floor
SR......Seminar Room, 1st floor
TL......Teachers Lounge, 2nd floor
TR......Typing Room, 2nd floor
WS.....Woodshop, 1st floor
Cafe Menu
6:00
8:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:15
11:00
11:15
11:30
Monday
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March 2015 New Activities Calendar
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Club
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
9am
-Interm. French
2:30pm -Book Club “State es Ex. Prog. of Wonder”
Thursday
4
9am -Tech Wednesday
12:30pm-Diabetes Ex. Prog.
1pm
-Civil War Series
5
8am
9am
6:30
-Tax Preparation
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch
-Joy Dance
8am
9am
11am
1pm
6:30
7pm
10am
-Tax Preparation
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch 1pm
-D.I.E.T. Free
-Open Knitting Studio
-Hearing Clinic
-Joy Dance
-Laugh Fest
8am
9am
11am
6:30
-Tax Preparation
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch
-D.I.E.T. Free
-Joy Dance
8am
9am
11am
1pm
6:30
10am
-Tax Preparation
-Tai Chi/Yoga Stretch 1pm
6pm
-D.I.E.T. Free
-Open Knitting Studio
-Hearing Clinic
-Joy Dance
Friday
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9
for Arth. 2 9am
-Interm. French
es Ex. Prog. 2:15pm -Yoga Waves
for Arth. 1B 6pm
-Garden Talk
10
16
for Arth. 2
ai Chi
es Ex. Prog.
for Arth. 1B
son’s rt Group
17
9am
-Pool Tournament
-Computer Instruction
-Interm. French
10:15am -Inter Tai Chi
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
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i Chi
for Arth. 2
es Ex. Prog.
for Arth. 1B
uter tion
eer Potluck
30
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3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
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9am -Tech Wednesday
12:30pm-Diabetes Ex. Prog.
1pm
-Civil War Series
6pm -Movie Night
6:30pm-Beg. Line Dance
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9am -Tech Wednesday
12:30pm-Diabetes Ex. Prog.
6:30pm-Beg. Line Dance
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25
10:15am -Inter. Tai Chi
9am -Tech Wednesday
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
1pm
-Coffee, Cookies & 12:30pm-Diabetes Ex. Prog.
-Machine Knitting Canvas
Club
1:15pm -Commons Orientation
6pm -Movie Night
6:30pm-Beg. Line Dance
9am
-Computer
Instruction
10:15am -Inter. Tai Chi
2:15pm -Yoga Waves
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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26
9am
13
-Bunco
-Memoir Writing Club
-Breakfast Buffet
20
27
-Bunco
-Memoir Writing Club
-Moonlight Serenade
31
Salmon Stuffed w/ Bell Pepper
BBQ Meatballs
Chicken ala King
Pork Chop w/ Sauteed Apples
Salisbury Steak
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Salad Topped w/ Tuna Steak
Meatloaf
Pigs in a Blanket
Chef’s Choice
* Items in blue are new items
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Heart Healthy
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Cranberry Stuffed Chicken
Chicken Pasta Salad
Garlic Lime Salmon
Italian Lasagna
Breakfast Buffet
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24
25
26
27
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Orange Ginger Chicken
Baked Ham w/ Glaze
Cheeseburgers
Pan Roasted Salmon w/ Veggies
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
30
31
Monday
Tuesday
Chicken Stir Fry
Beef Pasties
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Fitness
Signs of Dehydration:
Dehydration is bad.
Water is your friend.
Mild Symptoms
Dry, sticky mouth and tongue
Lightheaded or dizzy
Weakness and headache
Lethargy
Moderate Symptoms
What is Dehydration?
• When the body has less water than it needs to function
optimally.
• Occurs when the body’s output is greater than intake.
• A decrease of 2% or more can result in physical, visual, or
cognitive changes.
What does your body use water for?
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Body temperature regulation
Metabolic processes
Lubrication of joints
Digestion
Respiration
Nutrient distribution
Brain Health
Facts you should know:
• Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte
disorder in all elderly adults populations.
• Water makes up about 50% of your body weight.
• Water must be replaced daily because the body cannot
store it.
• Death rates are 7 times higher for dehydrated patients.
• Hospitalization costs for dehydrated patients are more
than $1 billion per year in the United States.
• Women are more prone to dehydration.
• Medications such as diuretics, laxatives, and sedatives can
cause dehydration.
• Drinking alcohol and caffeine can contribute to
dehydration.
• We lose our sense of thirst as we age.
How Much Water Should You Drink
Each Day?
0.46 oz of water per pound weight
To calculate: 0.46 x weight in lbs= recommended # of ounces
per day
For example: 120 lb person 0.46 x 120 lbs = 55.2 oz of water
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Confused or irritable
Stop sweating
Dark yellow urine
Decreased urine output
Blood pressure lower than usual
Increased heart rate
Severe Symptoms
Fainting or unconsciousness
Disoriented
Onset of fever
Easy Ways You can Drink More
Water:
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Drink from a fun straw
Carry a water bottle with you
Add lemon, lime, orange or favorite fruit
In winter, drink hot water with mint leaves or lemon
and honey
• Set an alarm to remind you when to drink more fluids
• Have a glass of water before and after each meal
Saturday Pickleball Information
The auditorium will be available for Pickleball activities that
you can sign up for. Please note that there will be no Open
Play.
These activities will run for 6 consecutive Saturdays, starting
Feb 28 through April 4th.
Skills 2: 8:30 am to 9:50 am
Ladder League 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Skills 1: 11:00 am to 12:15
Please email Dennis Stager at djstager@yahoo.com to enroll
in the Saturday pickleball activities.
Age is not important unless you’re a cheese.
-Helen Hayes
Beginning Tai Chi Begins Mar. 16
Monday • 11am • AUD (8 wks.)
$35 member • $55 non-member
Improve your balance and
coordination with this ancient form
of exercise. A simple format is used in
which students of all levels can learn
and participate. 60 min.
Intermediate/Advanced Tai Chi Begins Mar. 17
Tuesday • 10:15am • AUD (8 wks,)
$35 member • $55 non-member
Once you have learned the basics, it’s time to take your
Tai Chi a step further with this class. The focus will be on
proper technique and alignment. 60 min.
Tai Chi For Arthritis 1B Begins Mar. 9
Mondays • 1:00 pm • FS (8 wks.)
$35 member • $55 non-member
The Tai Chi For Arthritis Program
developed by Dr. Paul Lam uses gentle
Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are
safe, easy to learn and suitable for
every fitness level. In TCA 1B you will
learn new forms while refining skills
learned in TCA 1A. 45 min.
Fitness Programs
Yoga Waves Begins Mar. 10
Tuesday • 2:15pm • Pool • (8 wks)
$35 member • $55 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.
D.I.E.T. F.R.E.E. Begins Mar. 12
Thursdays •11am • HE • (10 wks.)
$85 member • $105 non-member
Whether you want to lose weight,
improve your energy, lower your
cholesterol, blood sugar, or simply
have optimum health, adopting
the 8 DIET FREE habits- one at a
time- will change your life! If you’re
looking for a life-changing nutrition
and fitness program, this is it. Turn
knowing into doing!
Tai Chi For Arthritis 2 Begins Mar. 9
Mondays • 11:00 am • SR (8 wks.)
$35 member • $55 non-member
Using Sun-Style Tai Chi routines, Part 2 is for those who
have completed the original program and are looking to
refine their skills and learn new forms. 45 min.
Tai Chi & Yoga Stretch Begins Mar. 5
Thurs. • 9-10am • SR (8 wks.)
$35 member • $55 non-member
With music as a backdrop, experience 30 minutes of TaiChi/
Qi-Gong, followed by 30 minutes of Yoga stretch and
meditation. Both mind-body practices can increase vitality,
delay aging and enhance the immune system.
NEW EXPANDED FITNESS HOURS
SATURDAYS
FITNESS CENTER: 8 AM TO 2 PM
OPEN SWIM TIMES: 9 AM TO 1:30 PM
THRU APRIL 25
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The Commons STRIDERS
Weekly Walks
Mondays:
Wednesdays: Fridays:
4 pm Herrick Library
9:30 am Herrick Library
9:30 am Herrick Library
Saturday Treks
Saturday March 14 - St. Patricks Parade
For more information call Karen Draeger (616) 355-5108.
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Brain Health
As You Age:
Optimism and Humor
Optimism is a mental attitude that interprets an event with
the best possible outcome or dwells on the most hopeful
aspects of a situation. There are many benefits of optimism.
It reduces stress, increases self-esteem, increases sense of
life satisfaction and promotes better health. Research has
shown that optimistic people also have better memories.
If you believe that you’ll be able to remember something,
you’ll be more likely to remember than if you had the
pessimistic attitude of “I’m never going to remember that”.
Optimism isn’t necessarily an inborn trait; it can be learned
and nurtured.
The following are a few ways that we can nurture
optimism:
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Look for the best in every situation.
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Spend time solving a problem rather than focusing on complaining about it.
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Focus on what we can control rather than what is out of our control (i.e. the weather).
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Develop relationships and connect with others who are optimistic.
Care Services
So, what can we do to expose ourselves to more humor and
laughter?
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Watch funny movies
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Learn and tell jokes
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Watch or play with children or with pets
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Attend the LaughFest on March 12, details on page 4.
Laughter is more than just an enjoyable activity. It is very
beneficial to the body and mind. It doesn’t cost a cent and
it is highly contagious.
Parkinson Support Group
Mon. • Mar. 16 • 1 pm • SH
For more information call
Sue Kremkow at (616) 355-5105.
Important Information Regarding the
Income Tax Program
TAX RETURNS will be processed by APPOINTMENT
only.
Appointments will be made on Mondays.
Please call 355-5117 for an appointment.
Calls will only be answered on
Mondays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Appointments will be scheduled for future Thursdays.
Humor is defined as that which is intended to induce
laughter or amusement. Just as optimism has an effect
on memory, so does humor and laughter. We change
physiologically when we laugh. We stretch muscles
throughout our face and body, we increase blood flow and
send more oxygen to our tissues.
Over 80 years of business!
Unfortunately, as we get older, we laugh much less
frequently than children. On average 5 year olds laugh
between 400-450 times a day, whereas adults laugh only
12-20 times a day. Wow! It would be expected that adults
would laugh less than children – but so much less?
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Local & Long Distance Moving Specialist
616-399-2690 or 800-433-9799
www.boerstransfer.com
Our Sponsors
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
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Holland Senior Citizens Center Inc.
480 State Street
Holland MI 49423
Spring Fling
Ballroom
Dance
at The Commons of Evergreen
$10 per person
Commons member
$15 per person
non-member
with music by
The Swingtones
Saturday,
April 11
7 - 10 pm
Reservations and payment must be made by
Thursday, April 9. Visit the Commons Member/Guest
Services desk or call (616) 355-5120.
Please bring an appetizer or snack to share.
Semi formal attire please
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Moonlight Serenade
Masquerade Ball
When: Friday, March 27 from
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Commons
Come join us for a night of food,
music and dancing!
Dress to Impress! Masks will be provided.
Sponsored by Hope College Volunteer Services
Enjoy a wonderful evening of light refreshments,
delightful music, dancing with the students,
and socializing. No dance partner or experience
needed! Open to the public, but you must be
50 years or older to come. Please RSVP at the
Member/Guest Services desk or call (616) 355-5120.