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OCTOBER 2024
ROYAL PARK PLACE
Life at Royal Park Place A Message from Jeff And the winner is… Autumn is a great time to
October Fun Facts 1. Spreading Happiness and Kindness. World Smile Day is observed on the first Friday of every October, encouraging people to spread happiness by smiling and performing small acts of kindness. It is an excellent opportunity to spread positivity and joy to those around you and make the world a happier place 2. A month of bounty. October is known as the best harvesting month for many crops including apples, carrots, corn, grapes, onions, potatoes and squash. Oh, and obviously pumpkins too! 3. That's a lot of pumpkins! More than 50% of the US population purchases pumpkins during this month. The October pumpkin industry generates $708 million in sales each year. 4. The World Series. Major League Baseball’s World Series, which commences annually in October, has been a long-standing tradition since its inception on October 1st, 1903. The Boston Americans emerged victorious against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the inaugural World Series.
be in West Michigan. Thousands of people make their way to Grand Rapids to experience “ArtPrize” and vote for their favorite. With close to 1000 entries on display, the talent and variety of artistic expression is tremendous. But ArtPrize isn’t the only place to experience artistic creativity and beauty. Each fall vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows splash on hillsides and fields while a bright blue sky provides the perfect background. Each year I’m reminded, “God really wins the art prize every day!” His masterpiece - every flower, every mountain, every person is a creative expression of a loving, artistic God. I wondered how many people miss the ultimate art show on their way to ArtPrize. Perhaps next year I’ll hang an empty picture frame in front of a tree or flower in Grand Rapids and label it “God’s Entry”. Or better yet, a mirror! Take time today, to thank God for His creation and the billions of masterpieces he has created, including you!
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Life Enrichment Activities for October
Music with Dan & Rose Beukema Wednesday, October 2nd 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Fall Vaccine Clinic Thursday, October 3rd 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — Café Wii Bowling Tournament Thursday, October 3rd 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room
Holland Foot & Ankle Wednesday, October 9th 8:00 a.m. in the Beauty Shop Travelogue with Kyle: Autumn in Northern MI Wednesday, October 9th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Discovery Series: Arthritis Management Tuesday, October 15th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Holland Farmers Market Wednesday, October 16th 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure The Bridge Ministry Meeting Wednesday, October 16th 5:15 p.m. — Queens Room Discovery Series: Arthritis Management Thursday, October 17th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Patsy’s 90th Birthday Open House Thursday, October 17th 4:00 p.m. — Café Please join us in celebrating Patsy Leppien’s 90th birthday.
The Great Container Caper with Nancy Buchanan Friday, October 18th 3:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Hymn Sing with Tim Vreeman Thursday, October 24th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Dollar Tree Outing Friday, October 25th 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Billiard Tournament Tuesday, October 29th 2:00 p.m.
Aldi Outing Friday, October 4th 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure
Wii Bowling Tournament Friday, October 4th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Card Making with Karen Monday, October 7th 1:00 p.m. — Queens Room Wellness Clinic Tuesday, October 8th 2:00 p.m. — Café Taco Tuesday Outing: James Street Inn
Happy Birthday RPP!!! with a Herb Alpert/ Tijuana Brass concert from Celebration Brass Wednesday, October 30th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room
Aldi Outing Thursday, October 31st 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure
Please note that the bus will be going to Aldi Thursday, October 31st at 9:30am instead of Friday, November 1st due to a bus drivers training conflict on Friday.
Tuesday, October 8th 4:14 p.m. Bus Departure
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Wellness Clinic Tuesday, October 8 th 2:00 p.m. — Café Join us for an Open House style wellness clinic where you will be able to get your FREE balance assessment, vitals check (blood pressure screen), meet your therapy team, and grab a snack.
Discover Series: Arthritis Management
Thursday, October 17 th 3:00 p.m. — Kings Room Please join us for an interactive discussion presented by HealthPRO Heritage. This session will discuss arthritis, the leading cause of disability
Travelogue with Kyle
among older adults. Symptoms and care for arthritis will be discussed, along with tips for managing pain and discomfort. A demonstration will be provided for arthritis stretches and exercises that can be completed at home.
Wednesday, October 9 th 6:30 p.m. — Kings Room Kyle Schippa will be taking us on a travelogue journey to discover Autumn in Northern Michigan!
The Bridge Youth Center
Wednesday, October 16 th 5:15 p.m. — Queens Room
We are excited to welcome back The Bridge Youth Center starting on Wednesday, October 16th at 5:15pm in the Queens Room! The mission of The Bridge Youth Center is to provide a place where kids are safe, loved, and valued, surrounded by caring community members that introduce them to Christ’s love in everything they do. The youth enjoy visiting and building relationships with you! The lessons this year will be discussing the Lord’s Prayer section by section and exploring the meanings and implications each section has for our lives!
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Chaplain’s Corner
A number of months ago, I heard a pastor share that the origin of the word “re-member” is related to the word “dis-member”. When something is dis-membered, it is torn apart usually with great pain, much like the pain and grief we feel when a loved one dies, especially prematurely, at least to our limited understanding. But when we join together in community and share stories and shed tears about our loved ones, our hearts begin to mend and what was dis-membered begins to be re-membered. This is what we hoped would be the result of the Remembrance Run and based on the smiles, laughter, hugs and tears we observed and experienced, I believe that purpose was accomplished. As I re-engage as one of the chaplains at Royal Atrium Inn and Royal Park Place, it is my hope that we’ll do lots of re-membering together as well. Many things in our world and in our lives may feel broken and dis-membered but as we journey together, we find healing and hope. Jesus reminded his followers often of the importance of remembering and his words about remembrance remind us to do the same. I look forward to doing this with all of you! —Chaplain Cindy
I thank my God every time I remember you. Philippians 1:3 On Saturday, September 14, my family hosted a Remembrance Run in memory of my son Ben, who passed away at the age of 36 on February 10, 2024 after bravely battling cancer for four years. Around 75 people ran or walked in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away, or who they are praying for right now for any number of reasons. It was a wonderful though bittersweet time of reflection AND perspiration due to the 90 degree heat in mid-September!
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Sunday Evening Worship
At the beginning of September, we were able to bless The Bridge, Harvest Stand, and Parkview Home with a gift of $100 each. Since September has five Sundays, we’ll most likely be able to also share with Compassion Heart in October. Our average giving during the past three months has been $172 per Sunday. We pay the pastors $75 and the pianists $25. Last month we shared a thank you note from Parkview Home. This month we’ll share what Compassionate Heart wrote: “Thank you so much for the kind and generous gift from Royal Park! We are so grateful for the loving support! You are awesome neighbors! Blessings.” In addition to our monetary gifts for Harvest Stand Ministries, we’re planning a food drive in November to help those in our community in need of food for Thanksgiving. We will be collecting food on November 10 at our evening worship service. This is purely voluntary. The choir has begun rehearsals. New voices are welcome and needed. Please come join us! October rehearsals are on the 10th and 24th at 3:00 p.m.
COME JOIN US FOR Sunday Evening Worship
Pastors for October, 2024: y October 6 : Matthew Stob Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y October 13: Greg Ten Brink Pianist: Janet Ten Brink y October 20: Rich McCarrel Pianist: Ellen Klynstra y October 27: David VanderWiele Pianist: Judy Timmer
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Royal Park Place Announcements
Fall Vaccine Clinic 8:00-11:00 a.m. in the Café • Thursday, October 3rd COVID & Flu • Thursday, October 10th RSV & Pneumonia
Choir Practice 3:00 p.m. in the Kings Room: • Thursday, October 10th • Thursday, October 24th
Alterations by Marva If you need any alternations, call RPP’s own Marva Van Dyke to schedule an appointment: (616) 901-5557. Knit and Chat with Amy Thursday, October 17th 7:00 p.m. in the Sunroom The third Thursday monthly at 7pm in the sunroom by the Atrium upstairs.
Bag Decorating Saturday, October 12th and October 26th 10:00 a.m. in the Café
We will be decorating bags for Kids Food Basket . All are welcome to join!
Macatawa Full-Service Banking Macatawa full-service banking will be the first and third Wednesday monthly at 9am in the front left office. Mark your calendars:
Comedy Corner From Tom Haveman I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down .
• Wednesday, October 2nd • Wednesday, October 16th
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At the Table Welcome Jess Workman! We are excited to
introduce Jess Workman, who has recently joined us as our new Food Service Director with Creative
The Royal Park family extends heartfelt October birthday greetings to all residents celebrating this month!
Dining at Royal Park Place/Atrium. In addition to a vast culinary background, Jess brings a wealth of experience in both the back of the house and front of the house including dining and nursing in senior living facilities and most recently as the Catering Manager at Calvin University. In this role, Jess will be focusing on improving upon current levels of service, improving menus and food quality, and improving daily operations. She is committed to ensuring that the community continues to thrive, and that each resident feels supported, heard, and engaged. Jess is the mother of Jacob 15, Emilia 9, Lucas 6 and bonus children Hannah 6, and Justin 4! Jess also has two “fur babies” Grizzly and Oakley! Outside of work, Jess enjoys cooking for her family, music of all kinds, fishing, and spending time with all the kids on the lake and is looking forward to getting to know each of you personally. Please join us in welcoming Jess to our community!
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Royal Park Place Residents, In an ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to hear directly from our residents what we are doing well and what we can do to continue to improve. That’s why Royal Park Place is partnering with Activated Insights, a national research organization, to conduct an online Resident Satisfaction Survey beginning October 7th . Your feedback will help our team know what’s succeeding, and what to focus on to improve the care we provide to you. Starting October 31, you have several options to complete the survey: Online : Visit https:/ oursurvey.care/providence In-Person : Contact your Survey Champion, Kimberly VanDis at (616-772-2224), for assistance with completing the online survey. Paper Version : Contact your Survey Champion for a paper version of the survey that you can complete at your convenience. The survey is: Quick and easy to take (10-15 minutes)
Designed to cover topics such as satisfaction with specific service areas and an opportunity to share where we’re doing well - or could do better. Confidential This is so important to us. And we are eager to get your feedback, to know your priorities, and learn more about what we can do to elevate the service we provide to you. Your opinion is very important to us and we appreciate your time.
Sincerely,
Jeff Zylstra Executive Director
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