OCTOBER 2025 Life Style PARK PLACE OF ST. JOHN
Life at Park Place of St. John Spiritually, October represents transformation, inner reflection, and the harvest of growth as the world transitions from light to dark, encouraging introspection and letting go of the past. It is a time to reflect on the year’s journey, find inner power, store energy for future stillness, and take A Message from Tina Manning-Brewer
housing, Section 8, permanent supportive housing, and supportive living facilities across Northwest Indiana and Illinois, serving low- income households. Over the years, I climbed the professional ladder to become Director of Asset Management. Yet, despite the title, I found myself missing the daily connection with residents—the heart of why I entered this field. That realization led me back to property management, where I could once again engage directly with the people who matter most. My passion has always been rooted in senior housing, where I’ve had the honor of caring for and learning from our elders, whose wisdom and stories enrich every day. That journey brought me here—to this incredible community. I want to sincerely thank each of you for the warmth and kindness you've shown me since I arrived. From proudly wearing your name tags to playfully testing my memory on the details you’ve shared, you’ve made my transition both joyful and unforgettable. You’ve kept me smiling, thinking, and feeling right at home. Park Place is more than just a workplace—it’s a place I look forward to each morning and find hard to leave at day’s end. Your generosity of spirit has made all the difference. So again, thank you all for this wonderful opportunity!
bold action toward personal goals. Biblically, October, as the 10th month, symbolizes perfection, divine order, and the completion of God’s plans due to the significance of the number 10. It also represents a time for divine appointments and the fulfillment of God’s purposes. The Bible speaks about job opportunities by affirming that work is a gift from God, essential for providing for oneself and others, and that diligence and integrity are paramount, with work done “as for the Lord” (Colossians 3:23). It encourages seeking guidance from God and trusting His plans during a job search (Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:6). During my job search, I truly believe God guided me to Park Place of St. John—a place where I felt embraced from the very first moment I walked through the doors for my interview. With over 25 years in property management, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a wide range of housing programs, including multi-family housing, senior
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October Activity Highlights
16 th Entertainment: Frank Rossi 12:30 p.m. — Café
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Arts & Crafts 11:30 a.m. — Creation Studio Sign Up Required
17 th Flu & Covid Vaccine Clinic 9:00 a.m. — Club Room
2 nd Bus Outing: County Line Orchard 11:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
17 th Entertainment: Adam Gawlikowski 12:30 p.m. — Café
Entertainment: Dune Country Band 12:30 p.m. — Café
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17 th Northwest Indiana Symphony: LaDolce Sinfonia 7:30 p.m. Bus Departure $40 per Ticket Sign Up Required
7 th
Shopping Trip: Walgreens/Rise & Roll Bakery 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
20 th Veteran Coffee Klatch 10:00 a.m. — Club Room
9 th
County Line Orchard Donuts and Coffee 1:00 p.m. — Cafe
20 th Oral Health Presentation
from Smile Dental Arts & Surgery 1:00 p.m. — Community Room
10 th Resident Birthday Party
12:00 p.m. — Main Dining Room
21 st Men’s Breakfast with Pastor Mark 9:00 a.m. — Main Dining Room Sign Up Required 21 st Phil’s Friends Center of Hope 1:00 Bus Departure Sign Up Required
13 th Train Your Brain Day Resident Challenge 1:00 p.m. — Café
14 th National Dessert Day: Dessert for Breakfast 9:00 a.m. — Café
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All activities are subject to change – watch the weekly calendar for changes to this newsletter. Some of the following Activities will require Sign Up and you will see that noted next to the Event.
22 nd Incredible Eats
St. John Shopping 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Bus Departures Sign up required • Thursday, October 2 nd — 9:30 a.m. only
11:30 a.m. — Creation Studio Sign Up Required
23 rd Shopping Trip: Meijer 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
• Thursday, October 9 th • Thursday, October 16 th • Thursday, October 23 rd Meijer in Highland • Thursday, October 30 th
24 th Resident Pizza Lunch
12:00 p.m. — Main Dining Room Sign Up Required
27 th Popcorn & Uno 1:00 p.m. — Café
Great Harvest Bread Company Great Harvest Bread Company orders are due on the following dates:
28 th Breakfast Outing: AVGO 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
29 th Book Club Discussion
11:00 a.m. — Creation Studio
• Tuesday, October 7 th • Tuesday, October 21 st
30 th Name That Tune
with Gene Zielinski & Melissa 1:00 p.m. — Café
Order forms can be found at the front desk. Any questions, please contact Melissa at ext. 1023.
31 st Fall Happy Hour 12:30 p.m. — Café
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Chaplain’s Corner Evil
everything on humans and discredited whatever was spiritual (and thus all religious faiths). Several authors admitted this bias and stated this was their goal. Tragically, the beliefs of these authors were adopted into the books by Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Hitler. They formed the basis for both communism and fascism and led to the extermination of hundreds of millions of people prior to and through both World Wars. They also led to not only twisted but barbaric ideas about humanity. While many have repudiated these authors and their books, they still have followings in many parts of the world, especially in the communist controlled nations. Yes, even here in America, some of these authors and their views still circulate and are revered. Every one of these authors expressed extremist beliefs and views, and sadly, we are currently seeing a revival of extremism across the social, political, religious, and commercial spectrums. The Bible describes the end of the age in graphic and terrible ways. One expression highlights what all these authors promoted, and what too many are pursuing today. It says that near the end, people will call good evil and evil good. Jesus calls us to promote what is loving, good, and true for everyone everywhere, and to hate evil. In His well-known prayer, Jesus prayed, “deliver us from evil” (sometimes translated “evil one”). May the Lord help us to avoid the extremes that promote what is false, foolish, and wrong, and promote His good teachings.
I just finished reading a book about the ten most harmful books ever written. It was a fascinating if not also depressing read. Most of these books were written by
historians, politicians, psychiatrists, philosophers, anthropologists, and scientists in the 1800’s and 1900’s. They became immensely popular around the world and changed human history. While the majority of these books are now viewed as skewed, outdated, falsified, or immensely destructive (and one author now banned by the organization he founded but who still follows much of his beliefs), the remnants of what they taught are still very much with us today. The beliefs and views espoused all share the same basic tenets: atheism, eugenics, political extremism, scientific evolution, human sexuality, and deviation of human behavior. For those uninformed about eugenics, it was a popular belief from the mid 1800’s through the 1940’s (while lingering in some ideas still around) and defined by a dictionary as the “study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable. Developed as a method of improving the human race, eugenics was increasingly discredited as unscientific and racially biased during the 20th century…” Most of these authors based their beliefs and writings on “humanism,” which centered
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y Are you having trouble getting up from the chair? y Are you having trouble with your cane or walker? DAILY LIFE: 1. Are you having trouble dressing, going to the bathroom, or making meals in your home? 2. Are you having trouble eating or swallowing? 3. Do you cough when eating or drinking? 4. Are you becoming incontinent? 5. Are you having trouble with memory or finding the right words? PAIN AND MOVEMENT: y Are you avoiding activity because of pain? y Are you having pain while moving or doing household activities? y Are you losing the ability to move your legs and arms well? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, contact the Park Place Therapy Department at (219) 287-2180. See what we may be able to do to help!
Therapy Can Help! Everyone deserves to feel confident,
comfortable, and supported in their daily life. If you’ve been noticing changes in balance, strength, or even everyday activities like dressing, eating, or moving around, therapy may be able to help. Our caring therapy team is here to work alongside you, offering guidance and encouragement so you can stay active, safe, and independent. BALANCE AND FALLS: y Have you had a recent fall? y Do you want to know your falling risk? y Do you want to know if you need a walker or a cane? y Are you grabbing on to furniture and handrails while you walk?
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Catered Living October Activities
Entertainment: Dune Country Band Friday, October 3rd 1:00 p.m. — The Study
Baking Club: Halloween Snacks Thursday, October 30th 1:30 p.m. — The Study
Pet Visit: Buddy the Dog Wednesday, October 15th 1:00 p.m. — The Study Entertainment: Frank Rossi Thursday, October 16th 12:30 p.m. — The Study
Halloween Party Friday, October 31st 2:30 p.m. — The Study
Baking Club: Butterscotch Cookies Friday, October 17th 11:00 a.m. — The Study Baking Club: Pumpkin Smoothies Friday, October 24th 3:00 p.m. — The Study
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