ASOV Activity Guide Spring/Summer

ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

SPRING/SUMMER

GET TO KNOW YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF

ROBERT ANTHONY KASLLY EXECUTIVE CHEF

With 45 years’ industry experience—36 as an Executive Chef—Robert Kaslly originally hails from Detroit. His day-today responsibilities include managing all food operations for All Seasons, ensuring quality, consistency and safety by cooking and creating inspiring meals for residents and families. Robert’s passion for cooking goes back to his youth; he loves making people happy with his creations. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family as well as hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking. A quote that inspires him is, “Alone we can do so li le, together we can do so much.” – Helen

Keller

What’s the best place you've traveled to?

Israel, Scotland, Iceland, France, Germany, Hawaii.

What’s your favorite food?

Mediterranean food.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

I like drawing! I just finished creating a children's book for my grandson about how every day is an adventure. My daughter is an illustrator too (I have two children and five grandchildren). I also cross stitch and I like decorative culinary carving.

Have you met anyone famous?

In San Francisco, I used to cook for James Beard and I’ve also met Julia Child, Alice Waters, and Jeremiah Towers.

How did you get your start?

I started cooking at 15 years old in Michigan in an Italian catering hall, a ended Macomb Community College, almost worked in the CIA, rose through the ranks in the kitchen and moved to Phoenix to complete a 3-year apprenticeship. After that I went to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. I returned to Michigan in 1988 and worked as Chef of the Birmingham Country Club for almost 17 years. By then my wife Robin and I were looking for a change, so we sold everything and moved to Arizona. We never looked back!

GET TO KNOW YOUR CORPORATE SUPPORT TEAM

LORI PANARO

Regional Director of Operations, All Seasons Ann Arbor, Naples, Oro Valley

With industry experience going back to 1999, when she was a VP of a bank, Lori Panaro decided to switch gears in 2002. It was then she made her dream of helping others and working with seniors a reality and began a career in Senior Living, where she’s served as Regional Director since 2015. She is grateful for the chance to mentor her teams while also interacting with the residents. Extremely passionate about being a servant leader, spending meaningful time with the residents gives Lori a sense of enthusiasm and energy. She has a particularly special place in her heart for Memory Care, and feels giving back to the senior generation is a gift and a blessing. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. A baseball family, they typically spend weekends on the diamond. Her guiding principles are loving kindness and open-mindedness. A quote about her role on the team: “Servant-leadership is all about making the goals clear, and then rolling your sleeves up and doing whatever it takes to help people win.” - Ken Blanchard

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM

DIANA BURGE Director of Life Enrichment

Diana Burge knows a li le something about engaging an audience. With a background that includes over a decade in the hospitality industry and more than 14 years spent as an educator, she has commi ed her life to empowering those around her. Her unique ability to connect with others serves her well in her role as the Director of Life Enrichment. “My job is to create lasting memories. With the help of my team, I am responsible for conceptualizing and carrying out events and activities that will enrich the lives of our residents, in the hope of bringing them joy and happiness.” A proud wife and mother, Diana believes in treating others with unconditional kindness. “Confucius

once said, ‘Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.’ I am forever grateful for the opportunity to give back to others, and create experiences that will stay with them forever.”

CHI-VAS WHITE Life Enrichment Coordinator

Chi-Vas White has over 20 years experience in the hospitality & customer service industry. He served as an activity assistant at House of Welcome Adult Day Services in Northfield, IL, Director of Life Enrichment at Quail Park of Oro Valley, and as a personal and professional caregiver responsible for the care of his father. He is a professional artist, a returning college student, loving husband, and proud dog owner. 5

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

DIANE VAN DEURZEN & LISA OTEY

APRIL

International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo. They are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience. Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey have been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Lisa has also been inducted into the Tucson Music Hall of Fame and appeared on the Grammy-nominated CD, “Ladies Man” with Pinetop Perkins. Diane and Lisa have coproduced several CDs on their label, Owl’s Nest Productions, including Diane’s “I Never Knew”, Lisa’s “Trio”, “Bring Your Own Boa” for Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas, and Diane & Lisa’s duo CDs, “You Got What I Want”, “Wild Women” and their Christmas hit, “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe”.

RICH GROSSMAN AND RICHARD HERELD

MAY

Rich Grossman received Masters degrees in clarinet performance and music education from the Har School of Music, University of Hartford. He played with the Hartford Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Hartford Wind Quintet, and more. He performs with Tucson's Civic Orchestra, Tucson Repertory Orchestra, Tucson Woodwind Trio, and Sonoran Winds. Rich teaches career development and private music at the University of Arizona and Rutgers University.

Richard Hereld got a B.Mus. in piano performance from the Eastman School of Music and an M.A. in musicology at the University of Toronto. He taught at the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, University of Toronto, York University, and University of Victoria (Canada). He worked as a pianist for Toronto Opera Repertoire and Opera Theater of Connecticut and performed in the U.S. and Canada.

ELIAS AXEL-PE ERSSON PIANO DUO

JUNE

Hailed for his “breathtaking virtuosity and an intelligent sense of precisely what brings music to life” (Albuquerque Journal) and his “rhythmic integrity, singing tone quality, and refinement” (Clavier), Swedish-American pianist EliasAxel Pe ersson has established himself as a formidable soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. He has garnered prizes on the national and international level and has been heard on national radio through KHFM and KUNM.

Pe ersson is a frequent performer, lecturer, and masterclass teacher throughout the USA, Canada, and Sweden, and is known for being a conscientious, patient, and motivational guide with a methodical, yet holistic and creative approach.

ALL SEASONS ARTIST-INRESIDENCE

JULY

This year, All Seasons formalizes its partnership with the nationally-renowned University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as it continues to expand its successful Artistin-Residency program. The selected 2023 Artist-in-Residence will stay at All Seasons in Michigan throughout the summer semester, and will perform one formal, unique program each month, and casual, spontaneous concerts around mealtimes. They will also travel to ASOV for a special performance! The Artist will present a culminating project and statement, inspired by their relationships and skills developed at All Seasons. This intergenerational and crosscultural experience will develop the Artist not just as a musician, but as an advocate for the arts. Above all, the All Seasons culture will leave a lasting impact on the influential artists of tomorrow.

EDNA AND ELY WITH MALIK ALKABIR: A DYNAMIC TRIO AUGUST

With Malik Alkabir on Tenor Saxophone, this 'B-Cool' Trio performs fabulous standards, smooth jazz, R&B, contemporary, soul, motown, classic, pop, Latin, Bossanova, Rumba, Waltz, Cha-cha, Tango, Polka, Bachata, Samba, Salsa, Ballroom dancing, and more. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

ALEX AND ANNA TENTSTER SEPTEMBER

Anna Gendler, graduate of the Moscow Conservatory in Russia, has been a member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 1991. Anna is also a member of the Grammy nominated True Concord Voices and Orchestra. She has performed with the Phoenix Symphony, Tucson Symphony String Quartet and Flute Trio, Daystar Chamber Players, St Michael’s Piano Quartet, and with her husband, Alexander Tentser, in a violin and piano duet. Anna also teaches at the Lake Placid Chamber Music Workshop for adults. As an accomplished chamber musician, she dedicates her time to children’s musical education in Tucson. Anna is a violin teacher of the Symphony Women Association charity program for low-income families and she is on the Music Faculty at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona.

MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

MAMMA COAL A.K.A. CARRA STASNEY - Mamma

Coal is a hard gigging country musician and mother of two in Tucson. She writes songs meant to move people, both emotionally and physically. She has been particularly inspired by Tucson's country dance community. Just hear her play once, and it’s a clear demonstration of the artistry and skill she and her band bring to the table--and the dance hall.

MARK AND ARLE E WILLIS ARE “SILK AND SOUL”

Arle e, a gifted soprana, competed annually at the prestigious Interlochen Music Competitions in Michigan. Mark’s mother, who was a classically trained soprano, was his introduction to his wife as well as to music. In his childhood home he spent many hours developing a strong ear and love for music.

THE MCCANN SISTERS

Joanna McCann Cyrus has over thirty years’ experience performing with many orchestras and chamber groups in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachuse s, as well as at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Joanna has performed with artists ranging from Isaac Stern and Yo-Yo Ma to Phish. Karen McCann is a classically trained professional double bassist. She was a full time member of the Bass section in the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra for thirty years and has performed regularly with several other New England area orchestras. Don’t miss the McCann Sisters serenade us as we celebrate Mother’s Day!

T.A.

BURROWS - T.A.

Burrows is a multi-talented, professional performer with over 45 years on stage. He has performed more than 3,000 shows throughout the U.S. and Europe and has entertained well over 1 million people. A New York City native, he began his entertainment career while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was an unprecedented five-time winner in the annual Air Force Worldwide Talent Competition and completed three world tours with the Air Force's elite entertainment showcase,"Tops In Blue." He has appeared in Las Vegas and has performed with such stars as The Temptations; Pa i LaBelle; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Pointer Sisters; Brian McKnight; Chicago; The Isley Brothers; and the legendary Bob Hope.

HEATHER HARDY - Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy began studying the piano at age six and picked up the violin at nine. In 1983 she auditioned for the Manha an School of Music as a double major on piano and violin and was accepted on both. In 1984 she joined The False Prophets Punk band and began touring the US and Europe. After moving to Tucson in 1990, she joined the Sam Taylor Band, originally as a featured violin soloist, but soon becoming a vocalist as well. In 2000, she was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Heather has been featured on over 200 albums since 1983. She continues to work with the Amity Foundation to bring music to prisons and therapeutic communities throughout AZ , NM, and CA. Currently, Heather tours internationally and has released 5 albums of original songs.

RESIDENT POETRY

By Anne Ormand From All Seasons Ann Arbor

Don't

miss this new June concert

Kirill Petrenko conducts Tchaikovsky and two world premieres

Kirill Petrenko continues his acclaimed Tchaikovsky interpretations with the symphonic poem Francesca da Rimini. He also introduces two composers, both of whom have found their own distinctive musical language. Julia Wolfe draws her inspiration from classical, folk, and rock music, creating works with magnetic appeal. The music of Lisa Streich is rich in delicate webs of sound, which are penetrated by powerful kinetic energy.

The Berlin Philharmonic is a German orchestra based in Berlin. It is one of the most popular, acclaimed, and wellrespected orchestras in the world. It all started with an act of rebellion: in March 1882, 50 members of the ensemble run by the popular musical director Benjamin Bilse refused to sign their new contracts – they found the working conditions too unfavorable: they were to earn hardly more than day laborers. The musicians decided to set up on their own and from then on to work at their own risk. Thank goodness they did! All Seasons has a subscription to professionally-produced concerts from one of the world’s best orchestras, so don’t forget to take advantage!

Increase your awareness of global issues during this multi-week discussion series. The Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs.

Topics change annually, are based on the Foreign Policy Association’s nonpartisan briefing book, and highlight eight of the current most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans. Topics may include:

• Energy Geopolitics

• War Crimes

• China and the U.S.

• Economic Warfare

• Politics in Latin America

• Global Famine

• Iran and the U.S.

• Climate Migration

The Essence of Joy

It is not enough to live, one must also enjoy life

For some this is easy, for some it is difficult, for some impossible, and this is the saddest of all, To ignore the red promise of sunrise, the white joy of snow, the blue rapture of the sky the golden warmth of afternoon, the refreshing coolness of dusk,

To look but not see, to listen but not hear, to touch but not feel.

If man will not, God cannot, and this is the saddest of all.

All Seasons, Alive, Alive--oh

(Sung to the tune of "Cockles and Mussels, Sweet Molly Malone")

In All Seasons fair city, where things are so pre y, we laugh, and do our part to remain young-at-heart, We roll our Rollators on paths small and greater, crying, "we're from All Seasons, Alive, alive-oh, Alive, alive-oh, Alive, alive-oh, Crying, we're from All Seasons, Alive, alive-oh!”

JOIN THE ALL SEASONS ORO VALLEY BOOK CLUB

Once a month, join your neighbors for a Book Club discussion on some of the Bestselling Literature of the day. In April, we’ll be reading “The Rose Code,” a Novel by Kate Quinn, and in May we’ll be reading Bestseller “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Contact

Great Decisions Course with the Foreign Policy Association

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

NEUROGRAPHICA WITH CAROL SOMER

This easy-to-grasp meditative drawing process is based in mindfulness. Have fun as we explore ways to access the unconscious and form new neural pathways via drawing. Some say they gain new insights from this intriguing, cathartic new art form. All we promise is you will find it relaxing!

About Carol : At 16, Carol Somer saved her pennies to practice Life Drawing at New York’s legendary Art Students League. At 22, she drove a taxi and studied art and photography at Boston’s New England School of Art and Design. She later spent years drawing live models overlooking the Pacific after 30 years in marketing and PR. Now playing tennis and writing award-winning short stories, Carol drives residents to appointments, and leads them in practices that exercise eye, hand, mind, and unleash creativity.

PASTELS WITH KARYN VAMPOTIC

Tap into your own creativity and be immediately vaulted into an amazing new world of values, color temperature, and composition. Classes in watercolor and pastel may include landscapes, animals, and people. Join Karyn and be fascinated by the process of bestowing a two dimensional piece of paper with three dimensional movement. Karyn is the immediate Past President and a Juried Member of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild and a long time member of the Tucson Pastel Society. A former trial lawyer for the State of Arizona, retirement brought the gift of creativity. Karyn’s classes are open to all experience and skill levels.

DRAWING WITH GAIL NIEBRUGGE

Gail Niebrugge is perhaps one of the most accomplished artists here at All Seasons. Gail began her career as an illustrator for the US Navy and Marines in San Diego, and later established the Instructional Media Center for the Grossmont High School District in La Mesa, CA. She moved to Alaska in 1976 and has completed over 59 original paintings and 16 major public commissions in Alaska. In 2006, she was commissioned for the Alaska Governor’s inaugural poster and in 2012, she received Alaska’s highest honor of a Governor’s Award for the Arts as an Individual Artist. Join her drawing class, and don’t worry - beginners are welcome!

EXHIBIT FOR NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY MONTH

Throughout the month of May, we invite you to bring one of your favorite photos to post on the art studio walls. Make sure to write your name on the back! Together, image by image, we’ll create a body of work that captures our community members and the people, places, and things they hold dear to their heart.

MEMORY CARE ARTS AND CULTURE

ART THERAPY

Are you looking for accessible art-making that will enhance your natural creativity, no ma er your previous experience? Enjoy visual arts workshops where you’re in the driver’s seat. Exercise artistic decision making, build and maintain fine motor skills and hand, wrist, and arm musculature, and -- best of all -- laugh and live in joy with neighbors, staff, and loved ones.

LIFE STORIES

This personalized book includes pictures and text about your life, for example: family members, friends, and pets; hometown and past residences; employment and educational history; hobbies; favorite meals; and travel experiences. Pictures and words can bring important information to the forefront and serve as a conversation-starting point for family, friends, and caregivers. This activity also reinforces the connection between generations, near and far! Chi-Vas creates Life Story books that reawaken memories while honoring and validating everything that you are.

TIMESLIPS CREATIVE STORYTELLING

Founded by MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting, TimeSlips is a great new tool for residents, families, and caregivers to have fun together. Using evocative and dynamic real photographs and images, we ask “Beautiful Questions” to tap into our imagination and creativity to stitch together an original story. Don’t miss this unique activity with no right or wrong answers and no pressure. TimeSlips is a global organization dedicated to illuminating joy later in life. Learn more at TimeSlips.org.

MOVEMENT, MUSIC, AND MEMORIES

Enjoy diverse performances and dance along to the McCann Sisters, harpist Dr. Christine Vivona, accordionist Roxanna Baker, and more! Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits. Musical memories are often preserved because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by disease. Music can relieve stress, reduce anxiety and depression, and reduce agitation. All the more reason not to miss these engaging upcoming musical performances!

FITNESS CLASSES

Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays - Fun and Fit with Pam

Mondays - Yoga and Meditation with MaryGrace

Thursdays - Strength and Flow with Diane

Fridays - Balance with Jeanne

Saturdays, Sundays - Qi Gong with Lee Holden

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS

Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

Great Decisions Course with Moderator Susan Ward

Increase your awareness of global issues during this discussion series. Join Susan Ward as she leads the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lectures that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs.

DIANE DESKIN

Diane has spent over 30 years practicing and teaching Aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art. Diane founded Sonoran Aikikai in 2002 and is Chief Instructor for this traditional school of Aikido. Diane has also studied numerous movement systems, and has developed an approach that is engaging and beneficial to the body, brain and central nervous system. She offers challenging, creative classes that are intended to develop body awareness, improve mobility and balance, and most importantly to remember that we were made to move.

MARYGRACE NAUGHTON

With over 20+ years of Yoga and Meditation Instruction, MaryGrace joins us most recently from Miraval Health and Wellness Spa. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS).

JEANNE NEWKIRK

A graduate of the University of Arizona, Illinois native Jeanne got started in the fitness industry originally as a hobby from her full time position as an English Teacher. She is proudly certified in all areas of SilverSneakers, Aqua Aerobics, Aerobic drumming, and Piloxing, which is a combination of boxing, pilates and ballet. Jeanne is a wonderful addition to the fitness team!

PAM WOLFE

Pam is a certified fitness professional with over 40 years experience in the sports and exercise industry. She holds certifications through AFAA/ NASM and Silver Sneakers as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer. Pam motivates her participants by emphasizing safety, creativity and fun. She designs standards that will ensure participants and clients can continue with regular exercise and improve in order to meet goals without injuries or discouragement, including transitioning from post-rehab back to a regular exercise regiment. Pam has been a presenter at various fitness conferences and continually conducts clinics for various sports and overall wellness education. Pam was a competitive gymnast while a ending the University of Denver, majoring in business management and sports science.

Topics change annually, are based on the Foreign Policy Association’s nonpartisan briefing book and highlight thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans.

Upcoming topics include:

May 23: Iran at a Crossroads

What is the future for relations between Iran and the U.S.?

By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a be er future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?

May 30: Climate Migration

How is climate change impacting human migration?

As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration?

Educational Lectures with Linda Griffin

With a Bachelors, Masters, and PhD in Literature, as well as over 40 years of college teaching experience, Linda Griffin exemplifies what an exciting educational lecture is all about. Her topics include Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Shakepeare’s women, Hemingway, and more. Her previous presentations illuminated Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” Dorothy Fields (1905-1974), the prolific American songwriter who collaborated with Broadway's top composers during the heyday of American musical theater and produced the lyrics for many classic shows, and “Famous Wives of Famous Writers.”

Technology Headset Virtual Experience with Oculus

Virtual Reality (VR) uses cu ing-edge graphics, best-in-class hardware, and artistically rendered experiences to create a computer-simulated environment where you aren’t just a passive participant, but a co-conspirator. With a VR headset, you’re fully absorbed in realistic 3D worlds. Did you know that, with VR, you can learn a new language, teleport almost anywhere in the world, or step aboard the International Space Station? Oculus partnered with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to build a VR simulation that enables medical students and staff to be fully immersed in high-risk pediatric trauma situations where split-second decisions mean the difference between life and death. VR is used in the automotive industry to experiment with new automobile designs, and so many more industries. Learn more about where it can take you.

Resident Bill Jansen presents “Joan of Arc”

Join William “Bill” Jansen as he walks us through the life and legend of Joan of Arc. Previously, he has given talks on the illustrious Hopi, cocinas, the Apache, and mountain men spirits. Born and raised in Louisville, KT, Bill Jansen a ended the United States Coast Guard Academy, served as Lieutenant Commander, and a ended Graduate school at the University of Illinois in Civil Engineering. Following active duty, he served on the North Carolina Wildlife Commission, spearheading the Public Boating Access Program, and as Chief Engineer for the Illinois Department of Conservation. Upon relocation to Oro Valley, he acted as Town Engineer and Public Works Director, overseeing major road and bridge construction, and designing public works projects. Jansen traveled extensively; to Greece, China, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Portugal, Belize, Columbia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand, just to name a few. A voracious reader, his love for history developed very young. Jansen has even traced his ancestry back to 600s C.E. England!

Lecture Series on Nature with Doris Evans

Doris taught elementary grades in Tucson Unified School District and in a small school for park employees in Big Bend National Park, Texas. She also held environmental education positions as Curator of Education at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and as Environmental Education Resource Teacher with the Tucson Unified School District. She has published natural history books and her photographs have appeared in numerous publications including Arizona Highways. She is now retired and volunteers with Tucson Audubon Society, and Pima County Parks Natural Resources, Parks, and Recreation.

Upcoming topics include:

• April 18th - “A Year in the Lives of Gambel’s Quail”

• April 25th - “Saguaro Story”

• May 2nd - “Exploring the Desert”

• May 9th - “The Desert Comes to Life”

• May 16th - “The Roadrunner Family”

Wednesday Art Talk with the docents of the Tucson Museum of Art

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block connects art to life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark creativity and promote Southern Arizona’s rich and diverse culture. Upcoming presentations include “Picasso and His Women: Goddesses or Doormats?” with Tucson Museum of Art Docent Susie Heinz.

Resident Mike Carran on the Environment, Climate, and Cars

This presentation and discussion will be facilitated by All Seasons Oro Valley resident Mike Carran and is open to diverse perspectives and respectful dialogue. Mike Carran is a retired teacher and school administrator. He is active with Citizens Climate Lobby, a group advocating for a change to a sustainable economy. His op-ed was recently published in the Arizona Daily Star, which discussed the BiPartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the National Environmental Protection Act, carbon taxing, and more.

LINCOLN CENTER MOMENTS

Lincoln Center Moments is a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Join us as we bring Lincoln Center's unparalleled artistry to an intimate and supported se ing. Virtual programs are 90 minutes long, including live and recorded performances and activities facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making. These programs are open to audiences impacted by dementia anywhere in the country.

THE SPRING SEASON INCLUDES:

April 25: Then and Now with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Join Kristin Lee, accomplished violinist and chamber musician, as she explores what she has learned about the art of chamber music performance over the years by reflecting on performances of the same works from then and now. This interactive concert features performance recordings and live discussion.

May 16: Kalani Pe'a

Join Hawaiian contemporary soul singer/ songwriter Kalani Pe’a to celebrate the joyful and healing power of music.

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTS

JOAN BENNE

The vivacious Joan Benne was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and sang in a high school sextet called the Melode es. In 1956, the girls performed at the Nebraska Livestock Convention and found out that Elvis was in the building! The group knocked on hotel room doors until one was opened by The King himself! He kissed them all and posed for this photo. Joan is on the right arm of Elvis. Joan a ended Nebraska State Teachers College and married Dan Benne . She taught 4th grade until they moved to Reno, where she raised her three intelligent daughters Dana, Lori, and Sheri. They grew up to be a historian, a librarian, and an archaeologist. Joan had a career with the power company in Reno and worked for 20 years. In 1992, she and Dan retired to a small town called Midas. They created the organization Friends of Midas, which focuses on preserving the history of the old mining town. With help from a local mining company, they restored the schoolhouse and the cemetery. Their time in Midas was filled with lots of fun, adventure, and great people! They lived there full-time until 1999, when they became Arizona snowbirds. After Dan passed away, Joan, as a true Sagi arius, wanted more socialization, and she found her home here at All Seasons! Joan enjoys exercise, yoga, and walks every day!

JANET METHOT

Ambitious is one word to describe Janet. Janet was born in Boston and grew up in the small, friendly town of Avon, Mass. Janet has many fond memories of going to her Polish Grandmother’s house for Christmas to enjoy the most delicious traditional Polish delights. Her favorite job in high school was working at a toy store, where she practically played at work all day! Janet went on to become an accountant and was thrilled to work at the elite State Street Bank in Boston in the mutual fund department. On her lunch breaks, she and her friends would run over to department stores to shop, and on the way back would grab a hot slice of pizza for lunch! Janet met her husband David in a bowling alley - he made quite the impression bowling right beside her group. They moved to Hanover, MA, and eventually escaped the snow and moved to Arizona. They enjoyed 50 beautiful years together and shared the joy of having two girls, Barbara and Lore a. Janet enjoyed motherhood and created many new traditions, one of which was making apple pie until 1am! Accompanying her in the kitchen during those wee hours was her 2-year-old daughter Barbara who apparently was always a night owl and now works as a Neonatal ICU nurse on night shift. Daughter Lore a works for the Department of Agriculture pu ing together contracts and overseeing projects. Janet still embarks on big endeavors; most residents are used to seeing her ambitiously pursue and complete 1000+ piece puzzles! Her other hobbies include kni ing, making clothes, needlepoint, genealogy, and learning Mahjong with new friends.

JUDITH ACHRAMOWICZ WELSH

Judith Achramowicz was born in Ipswich, Mass in 1942. At age 21, she traveled by ship to France to study abroad. In 1964, Judy completed her Bachelors of Arts at Mount Saint Mary College and married her first husband Ronald Dow. She gave birth to her first child, Nora Lynn Dow in 1966. She worked as a substitute and French teacher for 20 years. Judy divorced Ronald in 1976 and married her second husband of 31 years, Jim Welsh, in 1984. In 1996, she adopted five children after being a foster parent. She has seven children and 31 grandchildren. Her children’s names are Nora, Michael, Crystal, Eddie, Jessica, Larry, and Jamie along with pets Ubi and Leah. Her travels include, France, Germany, Switzerland, Maine, New Hampshire, Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and La Jolla, San Diego. Her favorite holidays are Christmas and Easter with lots of presents for the kids and Easter egg hunts. Judy’s hobbies are kni ing, painting, and taking care of pets. She enjoys watching and playing sports like bowling, swimming, and bird watching. She likes listening to Elvis, The Beatles, Bee Gees, 70’s music, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Barbara Streisand. She enjoys being outside in nature, collecting bugs, watching wildlife, sledding and skiing. She likes talking about animals, art, family, music, and babies, and things that help her to relax are music, babies, pets, and coloring. A day with Judy is delightful, because she is always smiling, respectful, helpful, understanding, and easy going.

PUB PROGRAMMING

JOIN US IN THE BISTRO FOR LAUGHTER AND LIBATIONS!

Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying pub programming, ranging from Poetry readings, Storytelling, Game competitions, Trivia, Musical Open mics, Paint & Pour, Book reading and author talks, Folk and singer-songwriter tavern tunes, sports viewing parties, mixology demos, and more!

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

GET INVOLVED!

Want to join a resident-led program, or start one yourself? Reach out to our Life Enrichment team for opportunities to get involved.

Community Sing - Join the All Seasons Singers in the Grand Living Room to sing with your neighbors. Did you know there are several proven emotional and physical benefits of choral singing? Singing in community strengthens feelings of togetherness, regulates heart rate, reduces stress levels and depression, improves symptoms of Parkinson's and lung disease, improves feelings of social well-being, and can even increase life expectancy. Ray Funk will lead songs from diverse genres and styles, and all vocal parts and comfort levels are welcome.

Poetry Gatherings - Roger Pierce’s poetry workshops include readings followed by Writers’ Gatherings in which residents are encouraged to bring and share their own poetic creations.

Library Helpers Commi ee

Do you enjoy literature and library organization?

If you would like to get more involved in the All Seasons library categorization and expansion of collection, join the Library Helpers Commi ee!

Men’s Social Coffee Meetup and Veterans Meetup - Join us on Fridays and Saturday mornings! “Solving the world’s problems…or not.” An affinity group for men meeting every Friday to discuss pressing topics and active living in the 21st century. The Veterans Meet is open to both men and women veterans and meets Saturday mornings.

Bocce Ball Meetups

As weather permits, join us out of the green for Bocce Ball games and tournaments! Open to players of all skill levels.

ON THE CALENDAR

April 1 April Fools Day

April 18 Tax Day

April 22 Earth Day

April 30 International Jazz Day

May 1 International Labor Day

May 5 Cinco de Mayo

May 6 Kentucky Derby

April: Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month

May 14 Mother’s Day

Memoir Writing

The trend of memoir writing is healthy, enriching, and productive. Join resident Cheri and facilitators as they engage the group intellectually by encouraging self-reflection on the meaning and common humanity of life. This fun, communal activity enables each of us to relive youth while staying engaged in the present moment. This no-pressure session, for novices and seasoned writers, works whether you love deep contemplation, want to express your comedic shenanigans, or wish to leave a legacy. Most importantly, you will tell your story.

Kni ing and Textile Arts Club - Kni ing and Textile Arts Club meets every week, continuing to develop skills and projects using techniques such as kni ing, crocheting, and embroidery. Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art in human civilization. A huge shout out to the members who continue to use their skills for philanthropic gifts!

May: National Photography Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, Jewish American Heritage Month

June: Pride Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

July: World Watercolor Month, National Culinary Arts Month

August: Black Business Month, International Peace Month, National Wellness Month

September: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)

May 20 Armed Forces Day

May 29 Memorial Day

June 14 Flag Day

June 18 Father’s Day

June 19 Juneteenth

June 21 Summer Solstice

July 4 Independence Day (USA)

August 12 International Youth Day

August 21 National Senior Citizens Day

Sept 10 National Grandparents’ Day

Sept 16 National Dance Day

Sept 21 World Gratitude Day

Sept 22 Autumn Equinox

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

April 12th - An Afternoon of Art and Fashion

What be er way to welcome Spring than with a Spring Fashion Show? Bring out your best looks and strut! We’re feeling fierce for i y-bi y purses, belts, power jackets, fedoras, and a timeless string of pearls. Whether you have a ready-to-wear look or a coveted couture piece, every thread has a story.

Mother’s Day

Mother's Day on May 14th is a celebration honoring motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day and in 1914 U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Celebrate with music by the McCann Sisters!

Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky. We’ll be watching heartfelt films and historical documentaries, and creating extravagant hats to wear as we watch the races!

Father’s Day Social

On this day, celebrate fatherly bonds! Credit for originating the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. President Nixon established it as a national holiday in 1972.

June - Resident Photography Viewing: a Culmination of National Photography Month

In May, we will showcase a Resident Picture Exhibit for National Photography Month. Throughout the month of May, we invite you to bring one of your favorite photos to post on the art studio walls. Make sure to write your name on the back! Together, we’ll create a body of work that captures our community members and the people, places, and things they hold dear. Then join us in June for a viewing and reception.

Juneteenth

We will commemorate this day with a documentary on Juneteenth’s history and a celebration of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the day when emancipation reached enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as one of the best-regarded African American holidays in this country ranking next only to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

FEATURED OUTINGS

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART: SELECTIONS FROM THE KASSER MOCHARY ART FOUNDATION

This gallery displays selections of European paintings and sculptures from the late 19th to the mid20th century by some of the most renowned artists of the time. These works explore ideas about dreams and the inner mind, and depict the human body with an expressive frankness.

Arts Express Theatre

“Catch Me If You Can”

Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, "Catch Me If You Can" is the highflying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not ge ing caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning "dream team," with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Sco Wi man (Hairspray). Seeking fame and fortune, precocious teenager, Frank Abignale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforge able adventure.

Casa Adobes Plaza

With scenic views of the Catalina Foothills, the Casas Adobes Plaza is a premium destination for shopping and dining. Beautifully maintained, it offers excellent shops, galleries, restaurants, and more. You can’t leave without treating yourself to the Gelato! Did you know? Sam Nanini came to Tucson in 1948 and immediately began work on the plaza. His goal was to mimic the quaint neighborhood markets of his hometown in Italy. Architect Gordon Lupeke, a protégé of renowned Swiss architect Josias Joesler, designed the plaza.

Tucson Symphony of Orchestra

The 2023–24 season opens in grand style with Liszt’s fanciful, flashy “Piano Concerto No. 1,” the perfect showcase for the electrifying Zhang Zuo (Zee Zee), and Mussorgsky’s masterpiece “Pictures at an Exhibition,” depicted in Ravel’s evocative orchestrations. Maestro Gomez’s fascinating exploration of the late Robert Muczynski’s music continues with the first-ever performance of “Galena: A Town,” a tribute to the historic city.

Trivia: The TSO’s first performance was in 1929 in the Tucson High School Auditorium. They played Schubert’s “Rosamunde Overture” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. and were met with “surprise, admiration, and bursts of enthusiasm."

CORNER:

An excerpt from the “NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing”

The NeuroArts Blueprint is a partnership between the Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab: The Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics (IAM Lab) and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine & Society Program (HMS).

Scientific studies increasingly confirm what human beings across cultures and throughout time have long recognized: we are wired for art. The arts can improve our physical and mental health, amplify our ability to prevent, manage, or recover from disease challenges, enhance brain development in children, build more equitable communities, and foster wellbeing through multiple biological systems.

Two Core Findings:

1. Aesthetic experiences impact human biology and behavior in ways that differ markedly from any other health intervention. Scientific studies demonstrate that many art modalities act on complex biological systems to generate physiological and psychological effects. As research applies increasingly sophisticated technological tools to learn more, practitioners are already using dynamic and targeted arts interventions to advance health and wellbeing.

2. Preliminary evidence suggests that the neuroarts field provides economic and social benefits. Empirical research can document the potential for arts practices to reduce healthcare costs

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

Wired for Art

(by reducing demand for more costly clinical interventions), promote economic development, strengthen the social fabric, and advance wellbeing. Consider the possibilities:

• What if music helps people recover from depression and improves memory in those with Alzheimer’s?

• What if movement and dance reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

• What if virtual reality allows people with physical disabilities to become more mobile?

• What if watching a theatrical performance lessens the toll of chronic illness or reduces the anxiety of palliative care?

• What if the visual arts are an effective treatment for PTSD and traumatic brain injury?

• What if community arts activities can reduce isolation and increase wellbeing?

An extraordinary opportunity is at hand—by fully integrating the arts into health-building activities that are accessible to all, we can foster individual health and wellbeing, strengthen our communities, and fulfill a human birthright.

CALIFORNIA DREAMING CINCO DE MAYO APRIL MAY

STARTERS: Corn and Zucchini Fri er with Green Goddess

SOUP: Sedona Corn Tortilla Soup

SALAD: California Bounty Salad

ENTRÉES:

Western Ranch Strip Steak - Strip Steak Marinated in Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Mustard, Garlic, Rosemary and Fresh Squeezed Lemon, CharGrilled, Sliced and served with Herbed Bu er

Fishermen’s Wharf Shrimp and Crab Louis SaladTraditional California Salad with Shrimp, Crab

Meat, Le uce, Hard Cooked Egg and Tomato, with Thousand Island Dressing

Napa Mushroom and Asparagus QuichePastry Shell with Creamy Egg Custard, Cremini

Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese

DESSERT: Homemade Lemon Chiffon Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Zucchini Bread

COOKING DEMO: Beef & Brandy Flambé

INDULGE WATER: Kiwi Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: French 75

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Madrid - Croquetas amd Sangria

STARTERS: Homemade Salsa and Fresh Tortilla Strips

SOUP: Chicken Chile Soup

SALAD: Black Bean Corn Salad

ENTRÉES:

Seared Salmon Tacos - Corn Or Flour Tortillas, Salmon, Purple Cilantro, Lime Slaw, and Pico De Gallo

Beef Burritos - Beef, Soft Flour Tortilla, Rice, Beans, Tomato Salsa, Shredded Le uce, and Cheddar Cheese

Traditional Enchiladas - Chicken Enchiladas, Homemade Refried Beans, Enchiladas Sauce, Green Mole

DESSERT: Dulce De Leche Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Strawberry Jam

COOKING DEMO: Guacamole

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Margarita

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Mexico City - Enchiladas Suiza with Modelo

Especial

Icon formed this year in a merger between VoiceFriend, provider of the leading HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based two-way communication platform for senior care organizations, and Caremerge, a leader in family and resident engagement.

To help residents, Icon is focusing on addressing five key areas where senior living helps residents:

• Care

• Socialization

• Independence

• Happiness

• Health

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

David for ASAA: “Excellent facility. Very nice staff. Excellent amenities!”

Icon has wellness-based programming with activity scheduling and recommendations, all of which can optimize a community’s programming toward the dimensions of wellness that will keep a given resident healthy.

If you already have a CareMerge account, don’t worry! It still works, and you don’t have to change a thing.

If you don’t have an account, contact your Director of Life Enrichment today for a tutorial, and don’t miss a single activity or community announcement!

RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS!

REFER SOMEONE TO ALL SEASONS AND WHEN THEY MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE $1,500

With a limited amount of apartment homes remaining, it is the perfect time for you to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you have a potential new resident in mind, please contact the Concierge to register your referral name and contact information.

Ardin for ASBH: “My 97 year old father just moved into his apartment at All Seasons. It’s a beautiful apartment. He has met some wonderful residents here and is having no trouble making new friends. The dining room is beautiful and Dad says the food is really good. He has a ended some concerts and looks forward to picking out the next activity from a list of many great things to do. He has even hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room at All Seasons. He is very happy here. The staff is so friendly and very helpful. I’m so glad Dad suggested we take a tour of All Seasons to see what they had to offer.”

Michael for ASNA: “During Hurricane Ian, the staff at All Seasons performed way above expectations and provided the residents with a safe and secure environment. They simply did a great job and as a resident sincerely appreciate it.”

Roger for ASOV: “Wonderful place to live. Excellent food, staff and community.”

Jeana for ASRH: “What an absolute pleasure to visit ASRH! Having the chance to help a friend out of state evaluate some senior living options for her mother still here. All I can say is All Seasons Rochester Hills fulfills everything she and her mom want and more. The greetings with residents along our tour made it obvious staff rapport is genuine. Several places we checked out cover the basics. With its amenities, events and culinary offerings, only ASRH piqued her interest for true quality and zest for life, talking all the way home about the new home she wanted next.”

Gadi for ASWB: “My aunt and a family friend live there. Really a high class, well-maintained property. The 2-bedroom apartments are very spacious and have a nice floorplan.”

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS BUBBLE WALLS AND SEASONS THROUGH LIFE

Did you know that every All Seasons has a dynamic and subtly intentional entryway design?

No ma er if you are in Michigan, Arizona, or Florida, the moment you walk through the front doors of an All Seasons community, you are met with two design elements; an energizing water feature, and a vision of a natural embodiment of all four seasons.

No ma er if the All Seasons you call home has a wall of whimsical bubbles, a relaxing waterfall centerpiece, or a cluster of cylindrical aquatic pillars, the effect upon entering can be visceral. Just being near water can help boost mental health.

Being in or near water can provide benefits for mental well-being in a few different ways. It creates a sense of awe.

Being around water gives us a sense of “something greater than ourselves,” explains Dr. Natalie Azar, NBC News medical contributor, said on TODAY. “And it expands your mind a li le.”

It provides soothing sensory experiences. The sound, smell and sight of water can be very soothing, Azar said. It facilitates mindfulness and reflection. “Water is dynamic. It has different colors. It’s moving. And so your a ention is on that rather than all the noise out there,” Azar says.

A pair of studies conducted by Richard Coss, professor emeritus of psychology at UC Davis, showed that gazing at bodies of water can help lower your heart rate, blood pressure and increase feelings of relaxation. Their findings were featured in a recent online article in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

The second feature gracing every All Seasons entryway is an original photographic construct of two natural scenes reversed upon themselves, a mirror image of each other. As one gazes at the affected art piece, one can’t help but be reminded of how the change of each season brings inevitable growth.