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DECEMBER 2024
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Life at Victorian Village Chaplain’s Corner: Christmas Joy!
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord (Luke 2:10-11).
everlasting life (John 3:16). Jesus’ birth shows God giving his best and dearest to save you. In the place of weakness, Jesus comes to be with us. In the place of fear, Jesus puts joy. In the place of darkness, he puts glory. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:13- 14). Glory to God in the highest heaven, said the angels. The glory of the Lord surrounded the angels and the shepherds as a bright glow, lighting up the dark night. Glory is in the spreading of light. The shepherds glorified God by bringing the good news to the people, talking about what they had seen and heard. This is what the apostles did, and it is what we can do, too. We glorify God whenever we shine with his light, the light we have seen in the face of Jesus. We shine with glory when we reach out and listen to the burdens of a fellow resident. We shine with glory when we show love to those we encounter each day. We shine with glory when we praise God in song, prayer, and in worship. Giving God glory for what he has done for us in Jesus. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
It’s not unusual in the bible for people to be filled with fear in the presence of the holy God or his angels. That is what happened to the shepherds who were out in their fields, keeping watch over their flocks on the night Jesus was born. But the angel responded to the frightened shepherds: Do not be afraid! Why? Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. The living God cares about you so much that he has become like one of you. He will embrace you in his forgiving love. He will set you free from death and its countless cousins – fear, shame, and insignificance. In the child born to you, God is becoming the Good Shepherd who will lay down his life for the sheep. He came to save. Good news! God sent his son in love. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have
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Life Enrichment Activities for December
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Catholic Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1st Floor of the Inn
10 th Live & Learn:
Positive Attitude through Gratitude 10:00 a.m. — Grand Activity Center
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Happy Hour at the Inn 3:00 p.m. — Living Room at the Inn
10 th Shopping Trip:
Jewel Osco and Dollar Tree 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening Book
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Happy Hour at the Grand 3:00 p.m. — The Grand Fireside Lounge
10 th Lunch Outing:
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Christmas Party: Faith & Hope Houses 12:30 p.m. — Faith & Hope Houses
Papa Joes in Orland Park 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening Book
Shopping Trip: Walgreens and Aldi 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign up in the What’s Happening Book Crazy Bunco 2:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Bring a wrapped gift! Christmas Party: Victorian Courts 5:30 p.m. — Victorian Courts Christian Church Service 1:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Pastor Rick Schauer, from Trinity Lutheran church will lead a Christian service.
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11 th Card-making Craft
1:30 p.m. — Grand Activity Center Join volunteers Linda & Ellen for a card- making craft. Everything is provided—just bring yourself.
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12 th Christmas Party: Victorian Inn 4:30 p.m. — Victorian Inn
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12 th Christmas Party: Grand Victorian 5:30p.m. — Grand Victorian
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14 th Visit from Santa Claus
11:00 a.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby
16 th Happy Hour at the Inn
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Homer Glen Rolling Library 10:30 a.m. — Living Room at the Inn
3:00 p.m. — Living Room at the Inn
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17 th Happy Hour at the Grand
20 th Victorian Village Book Club
3:00 p.m. — The Grand Fireside Lounge
2:00 p.m. — Grand Private Dining Room
17 th Shopping Trip: Caputo’s 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure
21 st Christmas Music: with
William Garrison and Lexie Tjoelker • 10:00 a.m. — Living Room at the Inn • 11:00 a.m. — 1st Floor Grand Victorian Piano Lounge
Sign up in the What’s Happening Book
18 th Cookie Decorating Party
2:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
23 rd Homer Glen Rolling Library 10:30 a.m. — Living Room at the Inn
18 th Bingo with the Bethshan Residents 6:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
24 th Shopping Trip: Meijer and Aldi 9:30 a.m. Bus Departure
18 th Fun & Games with Palos CRC 1:00 p.m. — Grand Activity Center
Sign up in the What’s Happening Book
Please join the Palos CRC volunteers as they visit to lead Tables games and provide fellowship and delicious cookies!
24 th Christmas Eve Service with Chaplain Kooy
2:00 p.m.— Grand Activity Center
18 th Special Program:
31 st New Year’s Eve Service with Chaplain Kooy
Henrik Karapetyan on Violin 3:45 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby
2:00 p.m.— Grand Activity Center
19 th Allegro Music & Dance Academy Performance 4:45 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby Don’t miss this special event where students will proudly showcase the talents they’ve been honing all year long!
31 st The New Year's Eve Party 3:00 p.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby and Living Room at the Inn
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Book Club The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club by Faith Hogan Friday, December 20th 2:00 p.m. Grand Private Dining Room
Piano Music 10:00 a.m. — Inn Living Room
Please join volunteer Ann Libs every Sunday for her beautiful piano music!
y Sunday, December 1 st y Sunday, December 8 th y Sunday, December 22 nd y Sunday, December 29 th
When Elizabeth's husband dies, leaving her with crippling debt, the only person she can turn to is her friend, Jo. Soon Jo has called in her daughter, Lucy, to help save Elizabeth from bankruptcy. Leaving her old life behind, Lucy is determined to make the most of her fresh start. As life slowly begins to return to normal, these three women, thrown together by circumstance, become fast friends. But then Jo's world is turned upside down when she receives some shocking news. In search of solace, Jo and Elizabeth find themselves enjoying midnight dips in the freezing Irish Sea. Here they can laugh, cry and wash away all their fears. As well as conjure a fundraising plan for the local hospice that will bring the whole community together... From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan, The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club is an emotional story about finding new friends and living life to the fullest, that will appeal to fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Liz Fenwick.
Store Outings Sign up in the What’s Happening book. Tuesday, December 3 rd — 9:30 a.m. y Walgreens Senior Discount Day y Aldi Tuesday, December 10 th — 9:30 a.m. y Jewel Osco y Dollar Tree Tuesday, December 17 th — 9:30 a.m. y Caputo's Tuesday, December 24 th — 9:30 a.m. y Meijer y Aldi
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Christmas Parties This year’s theme is Celebrate with Jingle Bells in a one-horse open sleigh, decorated in red and gold! y Faith & Hope Houses: Tuesday, December 3rd 12:30 p.m. y Victorian Courts Thursday, December 5th 5:30 p.m. y Victorian Inn Thursday, December 12th 4:30 p.m. y Grand Victorian Thursday, December 12th 5:30p.m.
Please Join Us Cookie DECORATING PARTY for a
Wednesday December 18th
2:00-3:00 pm
Join us for a festive afternoon! Unleash your creativity and enjoy a sweet treat during our cookie decorating party. Whether you’re a cookie-decorating pro or just looking for a bit of holiday cheer, we’ll have what you need to make some festive treats. After decorating cookies, you’re invited to stay and join us at 3:45 p.m. in the Grand Fireside Lobby to enjoy a special violin performance by Henrik Karapetyan. Relax and unwind as you listen with friends both old and new. Bring your holiday spirit and come ready for an afternoon of creativity and music!
Visit from Santa Saturday, December 14th 11:00 a.m. — Grand Fireside Lobby Santa Claus is coming to visit, with photos provided by Marquette Bank— everyone is welcome to join the fun!
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Senior Fitness: Healthy Holiday tips for Seniors Maintaining a focus on personal health and safety is especially important at this time of year. These six tips can help you have a more enjoyable, healthy, and injury-free holiday season.
NOURISH YOUR BODY: Maintaining energy levels while nourishing our bodies requires a balance between indulgence and eating healthily. Portion management is key, as is eating only until you are satisfied rather than full. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and protein are essential parts of a balanced diet and should be consumed moderately during the holiday season. “Eat what you love in moderation,” suggests Jody Engel, a nutritionist and registered dietitian at NIH. HYDRATION MATTERS: It’s easy to lose track of how much water you are drinking during the busy holidays. Adequate hydration is essential for sustaining energy, increasing alertness, facilitating digestion, and protecting brain health. If you consume alcohol, drink plenty of water before, during, and after. According to Healthline, alcohol “causes your body to remove fluid at a much quicker rate than other liquids.” (Source: Healthline.gov) STAY ACTIVE: Moving and staying active year-round is especially important during the colder months. Plan time for exercise, such as light yoga or strolling through the mall. When venturing outdoors, protect yourself from the elements by layering your clothing, and keeping your mouth and nose covered. Be mindful of icy paths to avoid falls by wearing appropriate footwear with non-slip soles. Also, consider aids like a cane or walker when needed.
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RELAX AND RECHARGE: During this potentially stressful time of year, it’s important to prioritize self-care and effective stress management for our mental and emotional well-being. Setting reasonable goals for the use of our resources (time, money, and energy) is crucial. We can decrease our stress by scheduling downtime and by practicing mindfulness including relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation and listening to music. MIND YOUR MEDICATIONS: Our daily routines can easily be sidetracked during the busy holidays. It’s important to remember to maintain your medication schedule and doses as prescribed by your doctor. Using a pillbox with compartments for each day provides a visual reminder to take medication and avoid taking two doses at once. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from a family member or friend if needed.
PROTECT YOURSELF: Many infections spread more rapidly over the holiday season. Other health risks, such as COVID-19 concerns, can be addressed by encouraging vaccinations, practicing hand hygiene, staying home while sick, and avoiding close contact with others who are in your space.
Live & Learn Positive Attitude through Gratitude Tuesday December 10 th 10:00 a.m. Grand Activity Cente r
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life, bringing meaning to our past, peace to the present, and hope for the future. Join Stacy for an insightful and motivational presentation on the power of gratitude and how to incorporate it into daily life, even in the face of challenges. Learn simple tips to boost your mood and overall well-being by recognizing that gratitude matters and that each day is a gift filled with something to be thankful for.
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Friendsgiving Friendsgiving at Grand Victorian was truly a blessing! We shared delicious food, wonderful entertainment, and meaningful moments with friends gathered around the tables. To top it all off, everyone enjoyed a fantastic performance by the incredible Frank Rossi! Sharing Life & Making Memories
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Veterans Day Veterans Day at Victorian Village was marked by a special service honoring our veterans. Pictured below are two residents who served, along with the spouse of one resident holding a photo of her husband who served. Many other residents who served in the military also joined in the recognition event. Residents at the Victorian Inn and Grand Victorian also contributed items for display on our Veterans Table. Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
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Pumpkin Bars We joined in the pumpkin spice fun. Memory Support residents at Victorian Inn enjoyed baking pumpkin bars with Sandi. What a delicious treat!
Card Making Our fantastic card-making ladies always create such unique cards and brighten our day with their presence!
Crossword Challenge Group A heartfelt thank you to Wanda Hoffman, one of our townhome residents, for leading us through a year of crossword challenges!
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Games The Name 3 Trivia Beach Ball game is always a hit here at Victorian Village, while Victorian Inn Residents love the physical skill challenge of the hatchet throwing game!
Bible Study Bible Study with Chaplain Kooy is a wonderful encouragement to all of us!
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Announcements
Christmas Fun Facts 1. The first Christmas trees: Germans in the 16th century first introduced the idea of decorating trees. Back then, trees were adorned with fruits and nuts. Soon after, ornaments began to include paper cutouts and candles. 2. One big tree: The tallest Christmas tree ever erected was a 221 foot Douglas fir. The tree was displayed in downtown Seattle in 1950 and cost $19,000 at the time. 3. Baby Claus: In many Latin countries children don’t receive gifts from Santa Claus. Instead, their presents are from the baby Jesus himself! 4. X marks the spot: The X in X-mas actually represents the Greek letter Chi, which means Christ in Greek. 5. Traditional Christmas drink: The first eggnog was made in medieval England from a mixture of spices, curdled milk and ale. The drink known as posset would eventually become the eggnog we know today when egg was added to the mixture. 6. Happy and merry: Did you know It used to be more common to say Happy Christmas? It wasn’t until Charles Dickens published his much-loved novel, A Christmas Carol, that Merry Christmas became the standard holiday greeting.
The Victorian Village family extends heartfelt December birthday greetings to all residents celebrating this month.
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