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Life Style MAY 2025
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Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff
Standing the Test of Time
I recently returned from Arches National Park in Utah. I was amazed by the beauty and strength of rock formations that had withstood years of wind and
rain. As the park’s name suggests, many of these rock formations are arches, but there are also numerous rock columns, “fins”, and balancing rocks. What makes these features exceptional is how God used external forces to shape and form them while surrounding rocks crumbled and were swept away. They stand out because they survived. I can’t help but compare these beautiful rock formations to many of the residents that I work with every day. Like other people their age, Life has thrown them their share of “wind and rain”. But what makes them beautiful is how they stand strong and out because they’ve weathered the storms. Each one is unique, and each one is a magnificent survivor.
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Life Enrichment Activities for May
Choir Practice with Thelma Thursday, May 8 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Mother’s Day Celebration Friday, May 9 5:00 p.m. — Dining Room RSVP’s required Mother’s Day Celebration Saturday, May 10 4:00 p.m. — Dining Room Arches National Park travelogue with Jeff Monday, May 12 2:00 p.m. — King’s Room Music with Bruce Santore Wednesday, May 14 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room Catholic Communion Thursday, May 15 1:30 p.m. — 2nd Floor Dining Room at RAI I get my kicks out of Route 66 with Nancy B. Thursday, May 16 3:30 p.m. — King’s Room
Bus Outing: Evergreen Chorale Spring Concert Thursday, May 16 6:15 p.m. Bus Departure Tulip Time Celebration Monday, May 19 6:00 p.m. — Dining Room Bingo with Compassionate Heart Ministries Tuesday, May 20 10:00 a.m.. — Café Bus Outing: Whitecaps Baseball Game Wednesday, May 21 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure
Catholic Communion Thursday, May 1 1:30 p.m. — 2nd Floor Dining Room at RAI Card making with Karen Monday, May 5 1:00 p.m. — Queens Room Karen provides cards, stamps, and decorative paper, so you only need to bring yourself! Wheel of Fortune with Jeff Monday, May 5 3:00 p.m. — King’s Room Bus Outing: Tulip Lanes Tuesday, May 6 4:00 p.m. Bus Departure Bus Outing: Tulip Lanes Wednesday, May 7 10:00 a.m. Bus Departure Wii Bowling Tournament Wednesday, May 7 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room Wii Bowling Tournament Thursday, May 8 1:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Piano Music with Abby Kaptein Thursday, May 22 6:30 p.m. — King’s Room
Concert from Down Home Tuesday, May 27 7:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Royal Park Place May Birthday Party with Harmonica Traditions Thursday, May 29 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
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Information Exchange Friday, May 16th 1:30 p.m. in the Café Please join the Creekside Student Leadership students for an information exchange! There is no need to be a professor. The information will involve questions such as: What does your typical day look like? If you could snap your fingers and be any age, what age would you choose and why? Etc. This is an excellent opportunity for you to ask questions, get to know some of the students, and let them do the same!
Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
Macatawa Banking Macatawa full-service banking will be in the front left office the first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, May 7 th • Wednesday, May 21 st
Annual Give & Take Extravaganza
Knit and Chat with Amy Monday, May 5 th 7:00 p.m. in the Sunroom The first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the sunroom by the Atrium upstairs. Everyone is welcome! Even if you don’t knit, I’m sure you all can chat! We have a fun time! Ellie Aubel
Friday, May 30th 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Please prepare for our annual Give & Take extravaganza!! Do you have clothes or items you’re no longer using? Bring items down to the café and see if there are any treasures you can find as well! All items left over by the end of the day will be boxed up and donated.
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Chaplain’s Corner Mary Magdalene told the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” John 20:18 We are fast approaching May, and I still haven’t put away my winter coat and gloves! Warmer days are predicted, though, which should make the tulips pop out just in time for Tulip Time! In our Tuesday afternoon worship services, Chaplain Doug and I have been sharing the stories behind some favorite hymns. One of those favorites is “In the Garden”, written by American songwriter C. Austin Miles (1868-1946), a former pharmacist who served as an editor for Hall-Mack Publishers for 37 years. Miles shared that he was reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s witness about the resurrection of Jesus at the Garden Tomb. Ironically, the song was written in a cold, dreary, leaky basement in New Jersey that didn’t even have a window, let alone a view of a garden! The song’s words remind us of how wonderful it is to commune with God, “walking and talking” with him even if our surroundings are less than ideal. Ironically, C. Austin Miles also wrote the song “Sweeter as the Years Go By”! Some days, as we deal with the challenges of growing older, life may not seem so “sweet” yet our relationship with our Risen Savior can be “richer, fuller, and deeper”. Praying that you will share the joy of seeing the Lord as Mary Magdalene did, and also the joy of walking with Him daily!
At the Table May is National Hamburger Month!
Many people are unaware that one of the most popular ‘cuts’ of meat today, the hamburger, started as garbage meat. It was made from the waste produced in the process of butchering the more desirable cuts of cow meat, such as the steak or the roast. That’s right. This delicious sandwich, known worldwide, began life as a byproduct of the unwanted meats, the leftover slices from shaping up meat, and the general detritus of tissue left after those cattle were butchered. Eating hamburger meant people couldn’t afford to eat a pricier cut of beef. But despite its less-than-auspicious beginnings, this interesting sandwich went on through largely unrecorded channels to become the most popular part of the backyard meal. The hamburger can now be found in thousands of different locations, with variations that range from the amazing to the simply bizarre. Many restaurants and grocers have even started providing burgers in various other meats, from turkey and chicken to buffalo and emu! Plus, there’s the delicious black bean veggie burger. National Hamburger Month celebrates this humble meat that became a worldwide sensation.
Source: Daysoftheyear.com
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Sunday Evening Worship
Committee Update “Thank you” to the choir members individually and collectively as you blend your voices to lead and enhance our worship. We are truly blessed to have you sing for us! And a special “thank you” to Thelma Hoekman for leading them. There is a lot more involved in directing a choir than what you see when they sing in our worship. And Thelma volunteers her time and God- given talent because she loves her Lord. She is happy to have this opportunity to serve Him, and perhaps you would also like to serve God by singing in the choir. They’ll be practicing in May 8 and 22, and welcome new members. The choir will lead our worship for the last time this season on June 1. If you would like to thank them for their dedication and hard work, we encourage you to write them a note of thanks before this date. Drop it in the offering basket, and we’ll share the notes with the choir. Compassionate Heart Ministries sent a lovely note, thanking us for the gift of $50 we sent recently. Compassionate Heart is just down the street from us on Royal Park Drive. Nathan, who serves us coffee at noon, participates in their activities regularly. It’s a joy to support such an active Christian ministry. Thank you for your offerings, which allow us to share with others. If you’d like to give an additional offering to any of the four ministries we support, put it in an envelope and write where you would like the money to go. You may also designate it in honor of our choir.
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
SUNDAYS AT 6 P.M. — DINING ROOM Pastors for May, 2025: y May 4: Jack Dik Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y May 11: Scott Van Oostendorp Pianist: Thelma Hoekman y May 18: Harlan Vanden Einde Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y May 25: Rich McCarrell Pianist: Judy Timmer
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Royal Park Place Announcements
Sunday, May 11th
The Royal Park family extends heartfelt May birthday greetings to all of our residents celebrating this month!
Call to Service Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? The kitchen would love to talk to you about volunteer opportunities! From filling salt and pepper to rolling silverware or setting the table, Jessica would love to talk to you!
MONDAY, MAY 26TH
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.
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