SEPTEMBER 2024
PARK PLACE OF ST. JOHN
Campus Care Did you know that Park Place of St John can provide for your changing health needs right in your own apartment? Campus Care is a comprehensive wellness system that Life at Park Place of St. John A Message from Larry A Prayer for Those Who Live Alone: I live alone, dear Lord, stay by my side, In all my daily needs be my guide. Grant me good health, for that I pray, To carry on my work from day to day. Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed, Let me be kind and unselfish in my neighbor’s need. Spare me from fire, from flood and malicious tongues, From thieves, from fear, and evil ones. If sickness or an accident befall,
helps you navigate your needs so you can stay as independent as possible. There are various packages that you can choose from as well as Ala Carte services as noted below. • Hospitality Package: includes bed-making/ linen change, emptying trash, personal laundry once a week and light housekeeping once a week. • Wellness Package: includes daily dress/ groom, escort in the building, daily bed- making and bath/shower. • Medication Management: includes three reminders a day, coordination with your doctor and medication set-up by a licensed nurse. • Ala Carte Nursing Services: bandage change (simple or complex) & PT/INR monitoring. • Ala Carte Services (Non-Nursing): laundry, meal escort, bath/shower, ted hose, linen change. If you are interested in any of these additional services, please contact the office for pricing and we will be happy to help you get set up.
Then humbly, Lord, I pray, hear my call. And when I’m feeling low, or in despair, Lift up my heart, and help me in my prayer. I live alone, dear Lord, yet have no fear, Because I feel Your presence ever near.
Amen.
WeCare Connect Survey Please watch for your WeCare Connect customer satisfaction survey via email, text, or phone. We are grateful that you chose Park Place and we wish to ensure your satisfaction so we need to hear from you.
Larry Otte Interim Executive Director, Park Place of St. John
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Life Enrichment Activities for September 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.
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Cedar Lake Walgreens and Rise & Roll Bakery 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required PPSJ Assisted Living Visit 9:15 a.m. — Assisted Living Building Sign-up Required
12 th Book Club Discussion 2:00 p.m.
13 th Milton S Hershey International
Chocolate Day: S’mores on the Patio 1:30 p.m.
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16 th Fair Oaks: Explore/Lunch 10:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
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Kal-Bro Produce Stand 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
16 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
Entertainment: Tyler Nimon 12:30 p.m.
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17 th Men’s Breakfast with Pastor Mark 9:00 a.m. — Main Dining Room Sign-up Required
6 th Resident September Birthday Party 12:30 p.m.. — Main Dining Room
18 th PPSJ Assisted Living Visit
9:15 a.m. — Assisted Living Building Sign-up Required
6 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
18 th PPSJ Ice Cream Social 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Sign-up Required
9 th Town Hall 10:00 a.m
9 th Bean Bags with Crown Point Christian 11:45 a.m.
19 th Craft: Scrap Fabric Sunflower 1:00 p.m. Sign-up Required
9 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
20 th Happy Hour on the Patio: Caramel Apple Sangrias and Raspberry Iced Tea 12:30 p.m.
10 th Breakfast: Eli’s Golden Apple Restaurant and Pancake House 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
20 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
11 th PPSJ Assisted Living Visit
23 rd Bean Bags with Crown Point Christian 11:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m. — Assisted Living Building Sign-up Required
23 rd Fall Prevention Presentation by Symbria 1:00 p.m.
11 th Morkes Chocolate: Make your own Caramel Apple 11:15 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
23 rd Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
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Life Enrichment Activities for September
24 th County Line Orchard 9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
Bridge Club We are looking for experienced Bridge Players to participate in Bridge Club at Park Place of St John. Outside volunteers welcome! If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Melissa, Life Enrichment Director at (219) 351-5231, Extension 1031. Wii Bowling The Park Place of St John Pinheads (Independent Living Wii Bowling Teams) would like to extend an invitation to their fellow Residents that are interested in Wii Bowling to come and join a team! If you are interested in joining a Pinhead Team, please contact Melissa, Life Enrichment Director (219) 351-5231, Extension 1031. If you would like to learn how to Wii Bowl or improve your Wii Bowling skills, you can practice on Mondays and Fridays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. with our Illiana Christian High School students, Hanna Bruinsma and Emmerson Heun.
25 th PPSJ Assisted Living Visit
9:15 a.m. — Assisted Living Building. Sign-up Required
25 th Kohl’s Shopping in Crete, IL 11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
26 th St John Shopping
9:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
26 th WalMart Shopping
11:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
26 th Incredible Eats: Apple Kuchen 1:00 p.m. Sign-up Required 27 th Entertainment: Adam Gawlikowski 12:30 p.m.
27 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m.
28 th Elim Dutchfest
8:00 a.m. Bus Departure Sign-up Required
30 th Bowling Teams Meeting 10:00 a.m.
30 th Bean Bags with Crown Point Christian 11:45 a.m.
30 th Wii Bowling with Illiana Christian 1:30 p.m .
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Chaplain Mark’s Corner Life? Life, that mysterious reality.
Life is not just a mystery. It’s a gift! A tremendous gift that until we are older or are facing life-threatening health situations, we take for granted. Being older (or ill) has taught us that life is not just a gift, but a gift that is both brief and short. That means we need to cherish life, enjoy it as much as possible, make it as meaningful as we can, and assist others in the most loving and selfless ways. Then there’s that final mystery about life: it ends. Regardless of how it ends, life ends. Or does it? Have we been given this amazing gift of life in an amazing world where a billion things must happen continually to sustain life for nothing? Are we these incredible beings who can think, imagine, invent, discover, and progress to mind-boggling degrees just for a brief time and then evaporate into nothingness? It’s actually reasonable: there’s got to be life beyond this life. The Bible states that Lord God is the great and brilliant Creator who is the Author of life, and that through Jesus Christ He offers a life that is both abundant here and eternal forever, and that knowing, loving, and following Him leads a person to live an amazing life. Millions of people all over the
Perhaps you find that a strange statement. But
scientists state that a billion “just right” things needed to happen for life on earth to
even exist. Thus, it’s a mystery. Then there’s our longevity. Why do we only live for typically 80-100 years? Why not 200 or 300 or more? Ah, it’s a mystery. Why do our bodies and minds age, declining until life ends? It’s a mystery. How is it that humanity in a fairly short period of time (like the last 120 years or less) went from riding horses and in carriages, living in homes without any power, working jobs that required a lot of manual effort, not traveling far from home because all there was were dirt roads and not many of them, and most everyone lived in either impoverished or simple conditions to living in what amounts to a science fiction world today. Now we have fast and comfortable means of transportation: fancy cars, passenger jets, trains, and an extensive roadway system of hundreds of thousands of paved roads and expressways. Now we have food choices that were unheard of and ways to keep foods from spoiling. We have healthcare: hospitals, rehabs, amazing medications, professional health workers, and surgical methods that are astonishing. We have computers and smart devices and television that entertains, instructs, and makes communication instantaneous. And now we have landed on the moon, sent robots to Mars, sent satellites that have explored our entire solar system, and now companies are getting ready to book commercial flights into space. We could go on and on. But to think that all of this has become available is such a short time…well, it’s a mystery that people have the minds and imaginations and tools to make all this a reality for common people.
world for the last 2000 years have discovered it. Jesus offers this life to you! If you commit your whole being to Him as Lord and Savior and seek to
grow in Him, you’ll discover what these millions have: life is no longer this great mystery. Life is a gift to enjoy and a gift to bless others with. And when it ends here, it begins again in the new world Jesus has promised to those who know and love Him.
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While avoiding falls is important for everyone, it is especially important for persons with Osteoporosis since bones can be weak and brittle. Consider these home safety tips: Spotlight Article: Home Safety Checklist
Furniture • Avoid sitting on low furniture and try to sit on furniture that is firm, with armrests and good back support. Bathroom • Showers or tubs should have a nonskid surface or mat. • Install grab bars or handrails in the shower, around the bathtub, or alongside the toilet. • Place a slip-resistant rug next to the shower or bathtub for safe exit and entry. Kitchen • Immediately clean up spills on the floor. • Store food, dishes, and other cooking items at easy-to-reach, waist-high level • Don't stand on chairs or boxes to reach upper cupboards. Keep a stool or a long-handed grasper handy. • Use a non-skid floor wax. Clothing/Footwear • Avoid clothing that drags on the ground and wear well-fitting shoes with firm non-skid, non-friction soles.
Throw Rugs • Make sure rugs are firmly fastened to the floor with double-stick tape or have a nonskid backing. • If possible, eliminate the use of throw rugs. Lighting • Make sure the rooms are well lit, to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. • Nightlights, in the bedroom, hallway, ,and bathroom, can make night trips to the bathroom safer. • Keep a flashlight beside the bed. Stairways • Make sure broken or worn steps are repaired. • Stairs should be well lit with hand rails that are study and securely fastened. • Use handrails when going up or down stairs. Clutter • Always keep floors and walkways free of clutter which can be tripping hazards.
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Sharing Life & Making Memories
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Park Place Announcements
Voting We will have Lake County
VOTE
Traveling Board for the November Presidential Election in our Club Room on October 23 at 10 a.m. Residents MUST BE REGISTERED to vote and will also have to be registered to vote with the Traveling Board at Park Place on October 23. Voter Registration in Lake County Indiana closes October 8, 2024. Please see Melissa Augustson, Life Enrichment Director, in the Creation Studio or call her at (219) 351-5231/Extension 1031 for any questions.
The Park Place family extends heartfelt birthday greetings to everyone celebrating in September!
Redeemer URC Redeemer United Reformed Church, which is located across the street from Park Place of St John,
We would like to welcome all of our new residents to our community.
has invited Residents of PPSJ to Sunday Services at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, members of Redeemer URC have offered to provide transportation. Please contact Melissa, Life Enrichment Director at (219) 351-5231, Extension 1031 if you are interested.
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!
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Catered Living at Park Place St. John Life Enrichment Activities Cooking Club: Butterscotch Pudding Parfait Thursday, September 5th 1:30 p.m. in The Study UNO with Barb & Kay Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Study
Arts & Crafts: Scarecrow Thursday, September 12th 1:30 p.m. in The Study Cooking Club: Caramel Apple Cupcakes Thursday, September 19th 1:30 p.m. in The Study Arts & Crafts: Fall Button Tree Thursday, September 26th 1:30 p.m. in The Study
September 8th
Nothing excites us more than to see our grandparents! You've shown us what unconditional love is all about. Your hugs, smiles, and encouraging words have made us feel so loved and supported. The wonderful thing about our Park Place community is that you are all so welcoming and have given words of wisdom to many of our staff members in your own grandparenting style. Today we honor our grandparents, and as the saying goes, “Parents know a lot, but grandparents know everything.” Happy Grandparents Day to all!
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Sharing Life & Making Memories Cooking Club : Ice Cream Sundaes
Arts & Crafts : Sunflower Canvas
Cooking Club : Monkey Bread Minis
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