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Life Style FEBRUARY 2025 ROYAL PARK PLACE
Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff
to an attorney for assistance with these two forms, there are legal forms that you can find on the internet. Finally, a Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) is a form signed by you and your doctor stating that in the event that you are found unresponsive, you do not want CPR to be performed. These forms can be obtained from your doctor and he/she will need to sign the Do Not Resuscitate Order. Once you have the forms completed, you should keep a copy for yourself, give a copy to your Patient Advocate(s) as designated in the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare form, give a copy to your doctor, and provide Royal Park Place with a copy. It is my hope that these are forms you will never need to use, but if you do, you and your family will be glad you took the time to make these decisions together. 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.
Don’t Lose in the Waiting Game Throughout our lifetime we are all faced with difficult decisions or situations that we’d like to postpone, or even avoid altogether. Some things are just painful
to think about…so we don’t. As we get older and our health declines, decisions about Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)Orders become more important…but no less difficult. In an effort to meet the needs of each resident and family, both now and in the future, we are committed to making sure that people don’t wait too long before having these discussions and making these decisions. A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare is simply a person whom you appoint to make healthcare decisions for you if you are not able to. A Living Will gives instructions to your Power of Attorney to help them make the decisions you want them to make. Although you can go
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ROYAL PARK PLACE Life Style Life Enrichment Activities for February
Card Making with Karen Monday, February 3rd 1:00 p.m. — Queens Room
Decorating Bags for Kids Food Basket Saturday, February 8th 10:00 a.m. — Café
Please join us in making cards on Monday, Feb 3rd! The event starts at 1:00 p.m. but you are welcome to come a later if you eat in the 2nd seating for lunch! Karen provides cards stamps,
Full Hot Breakfast Tuesday, February 11th 8:00 a.m. — Dining Room
decorative paper, and envelopes. You only need to bring yourself!!
Hawks Nest Dining Outing Monday, February 10th 4:30 p.m. — Bus Departure
Music & Coloring: Funny Little Valentine Tuesday, February 4th 2:00 p.m. — Café
Discovery Series: Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Wii Bowling Tournament Wednesday, February 5th 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room Bridge Ministry Wednesday, February 5th 5:15 p.m. — Queens Room
Tuesday, February 11th 2:00 p.m. — Kings Room Please join us for an educational conversation on varying heart conditions, ranging from hyper/hypotension, blood cholesterol, blood lipids, atrial fibrillation, and more. This education will also include information on maintain a healthy heart and active lifestyle.
Catholic Communion Thursday, February 6th 1:30 p.m. — RAI 2nd floor dining room
Choir Practice with Thelma Thursday, February 13th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Wii Bowling Tournament Thursday, February 6th 1:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Songs We Can’t Forget with Fred Walker Thursday, February 13th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
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Valentine’s Photo Shoot: Wear Red Friday, February 14th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Front Lobby
Catholic Communion Thursday, February 20th 1:30 p.m. — RAI 2nd floor dining room
Craft Corner: Puzzle Hearts Friday, February 14th 2:00 p.m. — Café
Audio Scripture Ministries Thursday, February 20th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Did you know that 80% of people alive today do not 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! The event is hosted by Audio Scripture Ministries with the Program, Q&A, and prayer led by Joshua Harrison. Special Music provided by the Harrison children. Participants may receive their own audio Bible.
Michigan’s Freedom Trail with Nancy Buchanan Friday, February 14th 3:30 p.m. — Kings Room Join us in the Kings Room as Nancy brings an interactive presentation on the role of Michigan in the Freedom Trail.
Wheel of Fortune with Jeff Monday, February 17th 3:00 p.m. — Dining Room Food Talks with Jessica Tuesday, February 18th 4:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Music with Gary McCourry Friday, February 21st 6:30 p.m. — Dining Room
Gary McCourry spent 23 years in the West Point Band, nine years on alto and soprano sax in the Concert Band and Saxophone Quartet, and 14 years on baritone sax in the Jazz Knights. Since retiring from the Army in 2009, he has been an active performer and music teacher in Michigan, leading the Beer City Saxes in Grand Rapids. He plays with the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra, Lansing Symphony Jazz Band, Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra, Truth in Jazz Orchestra, Hip Pocket, and other West Michigan groups. He also occasionally performs with the Grand Rapids and West Michigan symphonies.
Taco Tuesday Bus Outing: James Street Inn Tuesday, February 18th 4:15 p.m. — Bus Departure
Bridge Ministry Wednesday, February 19th 5:15 p.m. — Queens Room
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Decorating bags for Kids Food Basket Saturday, February 22nd 10:00 a.m. — Café
Knit and Chat with Amy Thursday, December 19th 7:00 p.m. in the Sunroom The third Thursday monthly Thursday, February 6th Please note the date change! Thank you Amy! at 7pm in the sunroom by the Atrium upstairs. Thank you Amy!
Billiard Tournament Tuesday, February 25th 2:00 p.m. — above the Café
Calling all pool players!! Even if you haven’t played in years we’d love to have you join!
Hobby Lobby Outing Wednesday, February 26th 1:00 p.m. — Bus Departure Choir Practice with Thelma Thursday, February 27th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Coffee Chatter! Join us once a week for coffee chatter in the café, a great idea to visit with others
and meet some of our newer residents! Keep an eye on your calendar, there may even be treats occasionally.
Royal Park Place Birthday Party with music from Dan & Rose Bukema
Thursday, February 27th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Join us to celebrate all February Birthday’s as we listen to beautiful music from Dan & Rose Beukema. They play the standing bass, guitar, and some other stringed instruments.
Choir Practice with Thelma 3:00 p.m. in the Kings Room: • Thursday, February 13th • Thursday, February 27th
Dollar Tree Outing Friday, February 28th 9:30 a.m. — Bus Departure
The choir is looking for new members, all are welcome to join!
Reading from Robert Boehm: Jesus infers He is a Worm Friday, February 28th 3:00 p.m. — Café
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One month of 2025 is already in the history books! As we begin February, our thoughts turn to Valentine’s Day and the theme of “Love”. Jesus told his followers and tells us today “I love you” - “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (John 15:9) . In Mark 12:30, Jesus says that the first and greatest command is this: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” Our love for Jesus should be the driving force in our lives as we reciprocate his love for us. How does reciprocating God’s love show itself in practical ways? It’s not too different from any other love-relationship. It’s built on trust, communication, adoration. Loving Jesus needs to be part of every aspect of our lives. When I first fell in love with Dave (now my husband of 43 years), I remember I talked about him so much that one of my co-workers actually offered me a monetary prize if I would STOP talking about him all the time! It probably didn’t help that she and I were working in a small camper that served as our office and there was really nowhere for her to escape my constant talking about Dave! I was consumed by my love for him. That’s a very imperfect representation of what it means to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Nothing, according to Jesus, is more important than loving God and loving people. Let’s make reciprocating his love for us our desire and the prayer of our hearts every moment of every day! Happy February and Happy Valentine’s Day! —Chaplain Cindy Chaplain’s Corner
At the Table National Pancake Week The last week of February is National Pancake Week! Although pancakes are often branded as a
breakfast food, they can actually be eaten at any time of the day. Pancakes and their variation are found in almost every culture. In ancient Greek and Rome, they made a variation of pancakes with wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk, calling it ‘Alita Dolcia’ meaning ‘another sweet’. In certain countries, pancakes resemble the French crêpe, while in others what the U.S. calls pancakes are known as flapjacks or crumpets. So, this National Pancake Week, fill your belly with pancakes, share pancakes with others, and enjoy this delicious food!
(Source: NationalToday.com)
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Sunday Evening Worship
PLEASE prayerfully consider becoming a member of the committee. The committee presently has six members. The Guidelines allow for nine members. The committee members work together and share the work, so no one person is overburdened. The members that will be remaining on the committee for another year will welcome new members with open arms. If you would be willing to serve on the Committee, please contact Ellie Aubel #243, Lloyd Huls #275, Shirley Klingenberg #222, or Norma Boersen #134.
The Bridge Youth Center expressed their thanks for the blankets and gift cards we provided for their youth. They had 124 students attend their Christmas party and each one received a gift. They wrote, “We are so grateful for your support!” Each member of their staff signed the note in a different color, and the envelope was sealed with a wax seal. Do you remember when doing that was very popular? We also received a note from Parkview Home. They wrote: “Dear Friends at Sunday Evening Worship, We are so grateful for your gifts of warm blankets and new sheets! The residents were thrilled to open these for Christmas! Thank you so much for thinking of us with this. Have a very blessed New Year! With love, Parkview” The December offerings covered the expenses of the worship services but were not large enough to also give to missions. At the end of January, we hope to have enough to give to each of the ministries we’ve been supporting. March 2, immediately following the worship service, we will have our annual congregational meeting. We will elect the Worship Committee for the upcoming year and consider a motion to amend the Guidelines. The amendment concerns the time of the monthly Committee meetings. The exact wording will be distributed at the worship service on February 16. The new Committee will meet after the meeting on March 2 to choose the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary for the next year.
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
SUNDAYS AT 6 P.M. — DINING ROOM Pastors for February, 2025: y February 2: John Aukema Pianist: Norma Boersen y February 9: Richard Hartwell Pianist: Julie Disselkoen y February 16: Greg TenBrink Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y February 23: Tom Grabill Pianist: Judy Timmer
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February Therapy Events • Discovery Series: "Heart Health" • Winter Walking Challenge begins More details to come Senior Health & Wellness
GRANOLA BARS Sara Doezema
Give your heart some tender loving care this month and try a healthy heart challenge! Stop by the fitness center to pick up a Healthy Heart BINGO card or a Healthy Heart Walking/Biking Calendar to get started. And, of course, don’t forget to do some “true heart” exercise as well for a month full of kindness and smiles 😊 Here’s a recipe for some heart healthy snacking to get your healthy taste buds warmed up! • 3 cups Oats • 1 cup Rice Krispies • ¾ cup Wheat Germ • 1 ¼ cup Peanut Butter • ¾ cup Honey • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Mix all ingredients together, press into a 9X13 pan and chill.
As we step into 2025, we're excited to continue supporting your journey to better your health and wellness. Whether you are recovering from an injury, an illness, managing chronic pain or looking to improve your mobility or balance, the therapy team is here to guide you every step of the way. Therapy services are available to all residents of Royal Park Place and Royal Atrium Inn. HealthPro Heritage, formally Rise Senior Living, offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. To begin services, a doctor's referral is required and the therapy department will do the rest. If you need help getting a referral from your doctor, the therapy department can help in obtaining one for you. The therapy department also offers private pay, one-on-one HealthyFit training as well as Comprehensive Health and Wellness Assessments. If you have questions about therapy services, please contact Trisha Thompson, Senior Therapy Program Manager at (616) 813-0438 or email trisha.thompson@healthpro-heritage.com.
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Royal Park Place Announcements
Macatawa Banking Macatawa full-service banking will be in the front left office the first and third Wednesday of the month! • Wednesday, Feb. 5th: 9:00-11:00 a.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 19th: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke: (616) 901-5557.
Daily Prayer Lord make me as Holy as possible for a pardoned sinner. “When the elderly die, a library is lost, and volumes of wisdom and knowledge are gone.”—Unknown
The Royal Park family extends heartfelt February birthday greetings to all residents celebrating this month! Happy Birthday
Submitted by Rainie
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