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Life Style JANUARY 2025 ROYAL PARK PLACE
Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Looking Ahead Through the Rearview Mirror As a freshman at Zeeland High School, I took Latin to fulfill my language requirement. As part of that
At the Table Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year
class, we explored many stories and characters from Roman mythology. One of the characters I remember is Janus. Janus was the god of new beginnings, where we get the name of our first month, January. Janus is often depicted with two faces—one looking backward and the other looking forward. As we begin a new year, I feel a bit like old Janus. As much as I’m looking forward to 2025, I can’t help but reflect on 2024. At Royal Park Place, we welcomed some great residents in 2024, but we also had to say goodbye to some special people whose memories I will always cherish. Like every year before, 2025 promises to hold blessings and challenges. May you walk confidently into the new year while glancing back at God’s faithfulness!
is celebrated on January 29, 2025! According to the Chinese calendar, 2025 is the year of the Snake. Representing wisdom, elegance, and mystery, the snake is often seen as a symbol of transformation and adaptability. Have you ever had Chinese dumplings? Making and eating dumplings during this festival is a familial activity, embodying the hopes for a prosperous and fortunate year ahead. It’s also believed that the more dumplings one eats during the Lunar New Year celebrations, the more money and good luck one will have in the new year.
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ROYAL PARK PLACE Life Style Life Enrichment Activities for January
Dinner Outing: Taco Tuesday at James Street Inn Tuesday, January 21 st 4:15 p.m. Bus departure
Catholic Communion Thursday, January 2 nd 1:30 p.m. 2 nd Floor RAI Dining Room Wii Bowling Tournament Thursday, January 2 nd 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Aldi Outing Friday, January 3 rd 9:30 a.m. — Bus departure Wii Bowling Tournament Friday, January 3 rd 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Card Making with Karen Monday, January 6 th 1:00 p.m. — Queens Room Lunch Outing: Gateway Spoony Mission Followed by thrift shopping at the Gateway Mission Store Thursday, January 9 th 11:00 a.m. Bus departure Comedy Entertainment with Wilma Quist Friday, January 10 th 4:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Decorating Bags for Kids Food Basket Saturday, January 11 th 10:00 a.m. — Café Travelogue with Kyle Schippa: Where in Michigan Am I? Part 6 Monday, January 13 th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Catholic Communion Thursday, January 2 nd 1:30 p.m. 2 nd Floor RAI Dining Room Discovery Series: Defy Gravity/Balance Thursday, January 16 th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Arts & Crafts: 3D Paper Snowflakes Friday, January 17 th 2:00 p.m. — Café Prohibition in Michigan with Nancy Buchanan Friday, January 17 th 3:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Choir Practice Thursday, January 23 rd 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Hymns and Gospel Music with Doug Zwyghuizen
Thursday, January 23 rd 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Decorating Bags for Kids Food Basket Saturday, January 25 th 10:00 a.m. — Café Audio Scripture Ministries with Joshua Harrison Monday, January 27 th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Billiard Tournament Tuesday, January 28 th 2:00 p.m. — Above the Café Residents’ Birthday Party with Pianist Abby Kaptein Wednesday, January 29 th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
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Comedy Entertainment with Wilma Quist Friday, January 10th 4pm in the Kings Room Come and join us for a Royal Park Place favorite
Hymns and Gospel Music with Doug Zwyghuizen
Thursday, January 23rd 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Come join us for a wonderful evening of music with Doug Zwyghuizen. He has enjoyed playing for various communities throughout the years and is excited to bring his music back to Royal Park Place. He will have a piano player with him and sings hymns and gospel music, you won’t want to miss! Audio Scripture Ministries Program with Joshua Harrison & Family Monday, January 27th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Did you know that 80% of people alive today don’t read?! Come hear stories and see pictures of how God is at work around the world through the BIBLE IN AUDIO, and how your prayers and support can help leave a lasting legacy so all will hear the Gospel! Event hosted by Audio Scripture Ministries; Program, Q&A, and prayer led by Joshua Harrison. Participants may receive their own audio Bible. Special Music (piano, violin, and cello) provided by the Harrison children (incl. a Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestra musician).
that ensures lots of laughs! Wilma has been entertaining us for years and always comes with a new comedy skit.
Travelogue with Kyle Schippa: Where in Michigan Am I? Part 6 Monday, January 13th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
“So you think you know Michigan? In the “Where In Michigan Am I?” travelogue series guess the name of the location based on my photography and discover interesting facts about the locale! Discovery Series: Defy Gravity Thursday, January 16th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Join us for a short presentation on the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Falls Factors, common indicators for falls, and what can be done to reduce the risk for falling. The presentation will be followed by a free balance screening to determine your overall fall risk potential.
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Chaplain’s Corner
As many of you know, my family has faced a difficult year with the loss of my son Ben to cancer in February 2024. Grief often sneaks in when I least expect it and can feel like an old piece of luggage with no wheels to pull it along. It’s at these moments that Jesus’ beautiful invitation becomes even more real: “Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest’” (Matthew 11:28). Jesus doesn’t say, “Come all who are perfect” or “Come all who have made all the right choices in life.” Instead, Jesus invites the tired and worn- out to come to him. He promises us rest. That’s an amazing exchange! We get to drop our baggage, and Christ gives us rest! As 2024 comes to a close and we welcome the New Year of 2025, I pray you’ll feel a sense of lightness in your spirit and optimism for the year ahead - “Cruising with Jesus” and surrendering your baggage to Him!
When my daughter Sarah, who is now 38, was about three years old, her grandma gave her a suitcase with the logo “Cruising to Gramma’s.” It was intended for sleepovers at Grandma’s house, but Sarah usually stuffed it full of toys and dragged it around the house all day long. One night, while tucking her in bed, I asked her if she had enjoyed the day’s adventures. “I did, Mom,” she replied, “but I think I would have enjoyed it more if my bag wasn’t so heavy.” I thought about that for a long time and wondered, “How much baggage am I dragging through my days?” You know I usually have something with me— my notebook, keyboard, or even a communion cart. If I’m not carrying something, I probably have it stuffed in my vest pockets! However, that’s not the type of baggage I’m thinking about. I’m referring to the heavy things in life: the heartaches and challenges I don’t quite know how to handle, which I keep lugging around.
—Chaplain Cindy
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Sunday Evening Worship
Thanks to so many of you who responded to our request for blankets in December. Eighteen blankets, three throws, and eight sheet sets were
Christmas is over. The lights are down. People have forgotten — all over town. Perhaps they heard the Christmas story; But now they wonder, “Where’s the glory?” They worshiped Christ on Christmas Day; But the habit of worship just didn’t stay. If you are one who forgot so fast; Whose worship is a thing of the past. Why not start this New Year strong? Joining in worship — you can’t go wrong!
collected. The sheets, along with 12 beautiful, soft new blankets were given to Parkview Home. Each of their residents received a blanket as a special Christmas gift. The remaining blankets (also beautiful and soft), along with the throws, were given to the Bridge Youth Center. They were given to families whose youth regularly attend The Bridge activities. These families were very much in need of them. October’s offerings totaled $585. In November they totaled $558. Pastors and pianists combined gratuities were $800 ($100 each Sunday). There weren’t sufficient funds to send to our missions in October. At the end of November, we sent $100 to Parkview Home and Harvest Stand. We decided to send $200 to the Bridge to be used for Christmas gifts for the kids. We received a “thank you” note from them, letting us know that they bought ten $20 gift cards to give to students they know won’t have anything for Christmas. What a joy and blessing it is to give to these missions with the gifts and offerings you so freely give.
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SUNDAYS AT 6 P.M. — DINING ROOM Pastors for January, 2025: y January 5: Dave Spoelman Pianist: Julie Disselkoen y January 12: Scott Van Oostendorp Pianist: Julie Disselkoen y January 19: Gale Tien Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y January 26: Harlen VandeEinde Pianist: Judy Timmer
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Royal Park Place Announcements
Knit and Chat with Amy Thursday, December 19th 7:00 p.m. in the Sunroom The third Thursday monthly Thursday, January 16th Macatawa Banking Due to the holiday, Macatawa full-service banking will be held in the front left office the SECOND and THIRD Wednesdays of the month! • Wednesday, Jan. 8th: 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Wednesday, Jan. 15th: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
The Royal Park family extends heartfelt January birthday greetings to all residents celebrating this month!
at 7pm in the sunroom by the Atrium upstairs. Thank you Amy!
WeCare Connect Survey Please watch for your WeCare Connect customer satisfaction survey via email, text, or phone. We are grateful that you chose Royal Park Place and we wish to ensure your satisfaction so we need to hear from you.
Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
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