Heritage Senior Communities Your Home for Today and for Tomorrow September 2017 Issue 9 Management Staff Annie Kaiser Administrator Beth Pavlak Resident Services Coordinator Nancy VanWoerkom Life Enrichment Coordinator Trevor Jackson Food Service Manager Jack Boersen Maintenance Supervisor Debra Kiley Housekeeping Supervisor Linda VanderKooi Office Manager Happy Labor Day September 4 4482 Port Sheldon Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426 Phone: 616-662-8191 Fax: 616-662-1696 Email: sheldonmeadows@heritageseniorcommunities.com
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS Wednesday, September 6 Music with Heritage Gospel Hymns...2:30pm Thursday, September 7 Music with Ryan Peterman...2:30pm Monday, September 11 Hymn Sing with Mary McAlary...2:30pm Thursday, September 14 Music with The Green Valley Boys...2:30pm Monday, September 18 Music with Thad and Andrew...3:00pm Wednesday, September 20 Music with Harmonica Traditions...2:30pm Thursday, September 21 Music with Bob Hill...10:00am Friday, September 22 20th Anniversary Party...2:00-4:00pm Wednesday, September 27 Birthday Party with Bing...2:30pm Thursday, September 28 Resident Council...1:30pm Friday, September 29 Make Cards with Lori and Cathy...2:30pm TERRACE SPECIAL EVENTS Wednesday, September 6 Music with Heritage Gospel Hymns...2:30pm Thursday, September 7 Music with Ryan Peterman...2:30pm Monday, September 11 Hymn Sing with Mary McAlary...2:30pm Thursday, September 14 Music with The Green Valley Boys...2:30pm Monday, September 18 Music with Thad and Andrew...3:00pm Wednesday, September 20 Music with Harmonica Traditions...2:30pm Friday, September 22 20th Anniversary Party...2:00-4:00pm Wednesday, September 27 Birthday Party with Bing...2:30pm Friday, September 29 Music with Phil and Vicky Malone...6:30pm 9/11 Never Forget
A card from Bauer CRC's VBS is hand delivered to Lee Dancing at the Olde Country Fair Fan shows off the clipboard she made in craft class with Linda Norma had a chance to play the marimba Finger painting is so much fun... Isabelle and family at the Old Country Fair Friday afternoon coffee with family and friends Gert had her face painted before taking a ride! Joan and Glenda have some fun at the splash pad in Grand Haven
Resident Spotlight Bernice Bun N. was born to Martin and Bertha on November 29, 1922 in Zeeland, MI. She had one older brother. Bernice attended school in Zeeland and Noordeloos. She left school after the tenth grade and helped out at home until she was old enough to get her first job in the Vinegar Bottling Dept. at Heinz. Bernice met Foster at church. They were engaged before Foster left to join the war effort, and they married in 1945 when he returned home. They have a son and daughter. Foster worked as a carpenter and eventually built a new home for his family in Zeeland. Bernice worked as an aide in a nursing home, and then at Herman Miller when her children were in school. Bernice decided that she wanted to go back to school. She attended classes at night for two years, and graduated when she was 55 years old. The school said she could take any class she wanted for free, and she choose an art class. Bernice excelled at painting! She painted for family and friends, and has some beau- Bernice Bun N. tiful pieces of her work in her apartment. Foster and Bernice were very involved at 1st Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland. They both taught Sunday School and catechism, and Foster served as an elder for many years. Bernice volunteered at Zeeland Hospital. She knit and donated hundreds of hats for newborns. Bernice also knitted slippers for her four grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, and crocheted many purses. When they retired, they enjoyed taking bus tours to California and most of the National Parks. Foster and Bernice moved to Sheldon in 2015. Foster passed away and Bernice returned home. In February, 2017 Bernice decided to make Sheldon her home. She enjoys reading, working on puzzles, playing Bingo, attending music programs, and spending time with her family. Thank you, Bernice, for sharing part of your life with us. We are glad to get to know you!
Department Spotlight Nancy S....18 years Theresa O....15 years Brittany D...3 years Megan C....3 years Hello! For those of you who don t know me, my name is Megan C. I have been working at Sheldon Meadows for three years now, 1 year as a resident aide, and two years as a Medtech. Some exciting news about me is that I am a newlywed! My husband and I got married on June 30, 2017, right here in Hudsonville. He is a teacher at Jenison International Academy. He teaches all subjects for his middle school students on the computer. We met in downtown Grand Rapids, one of the reasons I fell in love with the city! My husband is from Jenison, MI and I grew up on the east side of the state, on an island thirty minutes south of Detroit called Grosse Ile. It was a very small town and a great place to grow up. I have three younger siblings, one sister, and two brothers. My sister is studying Dentistry at the University of Detroit Mercy. One of my brothers is a tattoo artist in Phoenix, AZ., and my youngest brother is a marine, and is currently stationed in Spain. I always look for- Staff Anniversaries Thank you for all you do!! Sue VS....2 years April C...2 years Ashleigh B....1 year Danyel M...1 year Megan C. ward to Christmas every year because it is one of the only times we all get together. I moved to West Michigan in 2008 to attend Grand Valley State University. I studied health sciences and Spanish while I was there and graduated with a Bachelors of Science. I hope to someday go back to school to become a nurse. While working at Sheldon Meadows I have learned to work with and help people. When I am not at work, I love going to the movies. Popcorn has to be one of my favorite snacks, hands down. I also enjoy spending time with friends, and going to the beach in the summer. I love to dance! At GVSU I was part of a Latin dance group called Sabroisisim. We did all types of dances, salsa, merengue, rueda, bachata, etc. My husband is a huge sports fan and we enjoy watching the Detroit Lions and Tigers play. When we can, we travel to Detroit to catch a game. Well, that s just a little about me I m here just about every day so feel free to stop by A/B halls and say HI!
Administrator Notes We have rolled into another fall with the promise of crisp air and crunchy leaves in our future. September is a big month at Sheldon Meadows! One September 22nd we will be having a great 20th anniversary celebration! It will be Friday September 22nd from 2p-4p. We hope to see many of you there. In addition, September 25-October 13th we will have our satisfaction surveys sent out. We appreciate the time you take to complete these. It helps us to grow and continue to make this a great home for our residents. This survey will be emailed out, as well as paper copies will be available at the front desk. These need to be turned in by October 13th. Thank you in advance for filling them out! Emery D. September 5 Norma K. September 13 Gerry J. September 15 Gladys DJ. September 17 Norma TA. September 28 Happy Anniversary... Congratulations to Dennis and Judy T. who are celebrating 20 years of marriage on September 6, Bill and Eileen W. who are celebrating 58 years of marriage on September 12, and John and Jeanette C. who are celebrating 75 years of marriage on September 19! Thursday, September 14 at 2:30pm Invite your family to join you for a performance by the Green Valley Boys They are the band that were featured on the TV program, The Green Valley Jamboree. Please RSVP no later than September 8 to Linda or Bonnie at 616-662-8191. With Deepest Sympathies... Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Ed S., Gerry D., Dick O., Janet VG., and Irene B. Thank you for sharing their lives with us. Welcome to... Welcome to our new friends! Del C. H-8 Don W. H-9 Fran D. G-3 Betty S. D-3 Larry A. C-8 Larry M. D-2 Richard F. D-5 Betty B. H-14 Eileen W. A-5 We are excited to get to know you! Goodbye Summer!