DECEMBER 2024 Life Style PARK PLACE OF ST. JOHN
Life at Park Place of St. John
For many of us, Christmas is a busy and exciting time. The renewed holiday spirit brings the excitement of hanging lights, decorating our Christmas trees and homes, and managing the busy holiday schedules— not to mention all the baking that needs to be done! For others, the Christmas Season has lost its luster and excitement. Christmas is a reminder of better times. No matter how Christmas has changed for you, the HOPE of Christmas has never changed. God fulfilled the long-awaited prophecy of sending His Son by humble means. Jesus’ birth brought peace of a Savior for your hardest days and the hope of a perfect eternity through Jesus’ destiny. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6 KJV). May these words renew your Christmas joy in the birth of our Lord and the provider of all our needs! Merry Christmas, everyone. Whether you celebrate alone or surrounded by many, you were planned for this Season!
unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder: and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. For unto us a Child is born,
Melissa Augustson Life Enrichment Director
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Isaiah 9:6 KJV
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Life Enrichment Activities for December 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.
16 th Christmas in the Park 1:15 p.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
Shopping: Walgreens Senior Discount & Rise ‘n Roll Bakery 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required Bus Outing: Merrillville Florist & Tea Room 10:30 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required St. John Shopping 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Bus Departures Sign Up Required
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17 th Men’s Breakfast with Pastor Mark 9:00 a.m. — Main Dining Room Sign Up Required
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17 th Christmas Sing Along
12:00 p.m. — Main Dining Room
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18 th Arts & Crafts: Christmas Music Picture 12:30 p.m. — Creation Studio Sign Up Required
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Illiana Christian Band Concert 12:30 p.m. — Café
19 th St. John Shopping
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Bus Departures Sign Up Required
6 th Resident Birthday Party
12:30 p.m. — Main Dining Room
19 th Entertainment: Frank Rossi 12:30 p.m. — Cafe
Entertainment: The Noteables 2:30 p.m. — Main Dining Room
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20 th Incredible Eats: Christmas Cookies 11:00 a.m. — Café Sign Up Required
9 th Lucy! Solo Musical at the St. John Library 12:30 p.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
20 th Christmas Lights
10 th Lunch Outing: Tiebel’s 11:15 a.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required 10 th Heritage Christian Concert 12:30 p.m. Visiting 1:00 p.m. Concert — Cafe
5:30 p.m. Bus Departure Sign Up Required
21 st Entertainment: Adam Gawlikowski 12:30 p.m. — Cafe
27 th St .John Shopping and Highland Meijer 9:00 a.m. St John Bus Departure 11:00 a.m. Highland Bus Departure Sign Up Required
11 th Arts & Crafts: Christmas Ornaments 12:30 p.m. — Creation Studio Sign Up Required
30 th Bowling Team Meeting 1:00 p.m. — Creation Studio
12 th St. John Shopping
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Bus Departures Sign Up Required
31 st Entertainment, Jakob Delich 6:00 p.m. — Cafe
13 th Resident Lunch: Chinese
12:00 p.m. — Main Dining Room Sign Up Required
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Great Harvest Bread Company We hope you are enjoying your fresh bread! Just a reminder that Great Harvest Bread Company orders for their bread are
due on the following dates: • Tuesday, December 3 rd • Tuesday, December 17 th • Tuesday, December 31 st
Assisted Living Visits 9:15 a.m. — Assisted Living Building Sign Up Required Join us weekly as we visit our neighbors in Assisted Living at on the following dates:
Do you have a request or announcement for our community? Contact Melissa at ext. 1031. Submissions must be in by the 15th of the month for the next newsletter. When a resident or family member wishes to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries with food or dessert for all of our residents, they should also contact Melissa at ext. 1031 to discuss. If arrangements are made in advance, we can add it to our newsletter; otherwise, it will be on the weekly calendar. Merry Christmas
• Wednesday, December 4 th • Wednesday, December 11 th • Wednesday, December 18 th
What Do You Know? with Jackie 1:00 p.m. — Community Room Test you trivia knowledge by joining Jackie on the following dates:
• Monday, December 9 th • Monday, December 23 rd
St. Nicholas Day Friday, December 6th
Don’t forget to put your shoe on your
shelf before you go to bed on December 5th for St. Nicholas Day on December 6!
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Chaplain’s Corner
elderly people, a man named Simeon and a woman named Anna. We’re told Simeon was a very devout man and that the Holy Spirit had communicated to him that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah (the Hebrew term; in Greek, the New Testament language, it is “Christ). When the holy family arrived, the Spirit led Simeon into the Temple and there he approached Mary and Joseph. Then Simeon did a shocking thing. He took the infant in his arms and uttered a prophetic prayer out loud. He prayed, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” (Luke 2:29–30). Simeon’s act is astonishing. What he said about Jesus, who was only a few days old, remains one of the most incredible statements ever made about an individual. He says this baby is God’s “salvation” for “all people.” Furthermore, this child is a “light to reveal God” to the nations of the world and the “glory” of Israel. As an adult, Jesus would make numerous astounding statements about Himself, including: “’I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life’” (John 8:12). In doing so, Jesus fulfilled Simeon’s prophetic prayer when He was only eight days old. All of this means that Christmas is not what we in America have made it: merely a time for family, gifts, food, and celebrations (as important as all these are!). Christmas is a Person! Perhaps now more than ever in our country, like elderly Simeon, those of us who know and love the Lord need to lovingly—but boldly—let our loved ones and everyone around us know that we are celebrating Christmas by saying, “Jesus came for me.” And then adding, “And Jesus came for you too!”
The Christmas Promise Christmas is for kids. Or at least that’s what we hear a lot. It is fun to watch our grandchildren and great-grandchildren open presents, their faces lighting up with excitement over new toys and gadgets. As older adults, we probably miss that with our children or grandchildren when they and we were young. Of course, our culture’s emphasis on stuff and increasingly distant view of what that first Christmas was about is increasingly sad. America has lost the true Christmas spirit. But that doesn’t mean we have to give in to this more secular worldview. Nor should we. Perhaps more than ever, our loving but vocal input on what Christmas is really all about is severely needed. This means recognizing that Christmas wasn’t initially just for kids. Interestingly, the first Christmas was as much for older people as it was for baby Jesus in the manger, the angelic choir singing, and the Magi bringing gifts later. The Christmas account doesn’t end there. It continues in the gospel of Luke eight days later. All Jewish male infants had to be circumcised eight days after birth. This was to fulfill the Law Moses had given Israel about 1500 years earlier. So, eight days later Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to Jerusalem for this important event. It is here that another significant “Christmas” event occurred. This time it involved two
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Sharing Life & Making Memories
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Park Place Announcements
A Message from Life Enrichment
Melissa will be gone December 24 through December 26 for the Christmas Holidays. Please note the changes in schedule for that Holiday Week on the Weekly Activity Calendar.
The Park Place family extends its heartfelt birthday greetings to all of our residents celebrating in December.
Park Place of St. John Reviews Do you follow Park Place of St. John? You can find us on Facebook where you and your family can see pictures from recent events or calendar reminders of upcoming events. You can also share your positive experiences with others and help spread the word about Park Place. Our goal is to increase our followers and have more 5-star ratings! Veterans Group We have had a request from one of our Veterans that attended the November Luncheon to have a monthly Veteran Get Together for fellowship. Melissa will be initiating this in January.
This month we wish anniversary blessings to Roger & Marguerite !
We would like to welcome Phyllis G. and Nannette F. to our community.
We extend a joyful greeting to our newcomers and give them a warm Providence Welcome!
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In Memoriam Verna F's journey may be over, but she will always have a place in our hearts!
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Catered Living at Park Place St. John Life Enrichment Activities Sharing Life & Making Memories
Join us for Bingo!
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. in The Study
Arts & Craft: Christmas Tree Craft Thursday, December 5th 1:30 p.m. in The Study
Arts & Craft: Christmas Ornaments Thursday, December 12th 1:30 p.m. in The Study
Cooking Club: Kolaczki Cookies Thursday, December 19th 1:30 p.m. in The Study
Cooking Club: Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Thursday, December 26th 1:30 p.m. in The Study
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