ASNA Spring/Summer Activity Guide

ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

SPRING/SUMMER

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM

BRI ANY BERNETICH DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT

Bri any Bernetich was born in Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Florida Gulf Coast University, with a concentration in Event Management and a minor in Journalism. Her passion for creating special memories and genuine connections led her to her position at All Seasons.

JULIAN FINISSE LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

Julian Finisse was born in Miami and was raised in Miramar, Florida. In 2020, he relocated to Fort Myers to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Resort and Hotel Hospitality Management at Florida Gulf Coast University. Julian gained his great customer service skills working for restaurants before joining our All Seasons Team. His humility, optimism, ability to work hard, and sharp technical skills make him a fantastic asset to the All Seasons Naples Life Enrichment team!

FRITZ MARTINEAU LIFE ENRICHMENT DRIVER

After only a few months at All Seasons, Fritz Martineau won the company’s quarterly E3 award, a peer-nominated award that recognizes associates who exemplify our 3E’s (Excellent, Ethical, Effective). He is known for his punctuality, willingness to help others, and warm demeanor. Fritz brings a friendly can-do a itude to everything he does.

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

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT BE Y’S BLANKETS

When Be y Pa inson brought her simple and unique blanket-making workshop to All Seasons, it caught on fast. Known as “Blanket-making with Be y,” workshops began with residents acquiring 32 in. x 54 in. blankets to be customized. Be y taught staff and residents her method, first by cu ing strips around the perimeter of the blanket. Then we all tied knots along the edges of the blanket. The result was a fun and relaxing activity that just about anybody could do. “I like to have something to do for myself. Cu ing the blankets is good therapy for me and good therapy for all the people who come to do it; it helps with their fingers. And it feels nice to be doing something for others”, says Be y. Once Be y and her “Happy Hands” helpers have crafted a sizable amount of blankets they deliver them to our neighboring Christus Victor Lutheran Church, which then distributes them to organizations and people in need. Join Be y and her Happy Hands today!

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

JULYRICH NAPLES JAZZ

AUGUSTANNE TORMELA

APRIL - DIXIELAND JAZZ MASTERS

A lot of folks love Dixieland Jazz and we sure do too! This music has its roots in New Orleans, and comes from many American sources. It left New Orleans during the First World War, and the “Jazz Age” swept the world during the Roaring Twenties. This kind of jazz continued to be very popular during the Depression but faded away somewhat as the “Big Bands” of the 1940’s came along. Modern jazz, rock and roll, and punk followed – but the early jazz survives, and still pleases today’s audiences. There’s nothing happier than a toe-tapping Dixieland tune.

MAY - JEFF BRADFORD

Join us for this Mother’s Day Special and delight in the vocal stylings of entertainer extraordinaire, Jeff Bradford. This swoon-worthy multitalented artist will “wow” us with his repertoire of tunes from music icons such as Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Roy Orbison, and more! Don’t miss the chance to catch this artist in action, and make your Mother’s Day extra sweet!

JUNE - WHIPPLE & MORALES

Whipple & Morales are two of the world's foremost piano entertainers. They produce two annual music festivals, in Massachuse s and Miami. Kirk Whipple & Marilyn Morales, duo and solo pianists and composers, are on the Kennedy Center Approved Artist Roster, the State of Florida Touring Artists Roster, the State of South Carolina Artists in Education Roster, the State of Louisiana Touring Artists Roster, and are the Executive and Artistic Directors of “The Unconservatory,” a nonprofit musical organization. The two are married and have played prestigious stages and venues throughout the United States and abroad for over 25 years.

Rich Naples Jazz is a partnership of seasoned musicians celebrating their passion for jazz and the music of the Great American Songbook.

Rich Townsend – Vocals and Guitar

Years of performance experience has molded the smooth delivery of Rich Townsend’s jazz stylings. Rich has toured the US, performing in intimate venues as both a guitar soloist and as featured vocalist fronting trios and quartets. Locally, you may have seen Rich at Artis-Naples, with the Naples Big Band, or at various clubs.

Michael Nardi – Piano

Mike Nardi has over 50 years of crafting his tasteful piano chops. He’s performed at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Caesar’s Palace, Central Park and untold private clubs nationwide. Michael has even performed for two American Presidents!

A native New Yorker, Ms. Tormela specializes in operatic styles. She has been noted for her “secure technique, and unfailing intonation and expression.” Ms. Tormela is an accomplished concert recitalist and has performed globally in Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, Israel, and the United States. She received her Bachelors from Carnegie Mellon University. She made her debut recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and received a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to perform a solo recital in Bellagio, Italy. In 2015, she performed a special concert in Krakow, Poland for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. She has appeared as a guest soloist with the Lake Placid Sinfonie a Orchestra and toured the United States as a soloist with The New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra. She currently serves as Artistic Director at the Manha an Lyric Opera.

ALL SEASONS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

This year, All Seasons formalizes its partnership with the nationallyrenowned University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as it expands its successful Artist-in-Residency program. The selected 2023 Artist-in-Residence will stay at All Seasons in Michigan throughout the summer, and will perform one formal, unique program each month, and casual, spontaneous concerts around mealtimes. They will also travel to ASNA for a special performance! The Artist will present a culminating project, inspired by their relationships and skills developed at All Seasons. This intergenerational and cross-cultural 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.

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.

JENNIFER GILMORE SINGS

Jennifer grew up in a musical household and was always surrounded by different forms of music. She's been singing and performing for over 20 years in a variety of venues and se ings. She was a 3rd round finalist for the TV show “X Factor.” In sheer numbers, this means that out of 8,000 who auditioned in Miami, she made it to the final 100. Don’t miss out on one of Jennifer's unique and specialized performances at All Seasons Naples!

playing many different styles of music, including jazz standards, bossanova, waltz, tango, polka, country, disco, rock and roll, and more. They will even take requests from audience members! They always have a great time and make sure residents have a ball.

LAURA LEARY

MARLENE PASSALINO: Marlene was born in Chicago. She eventually moved to Charlo e, North Carolina, and then finally Naples, Florida this past December of 2022. She enjoys painting, making jewelry, listening to jazz music, and dancing. Marlene is a generous and optimistic person. Her favorite place to travel is Tuscany, Italy, because of the beautiful scenery and pleasant people. She and her husband have four kids, nine grandkids, and one great-grandchild on the way. Her favorite sound in the world is the sound of a piano.

THE MANZIES

The Manzies is made up of father and son duo (both named Manzie) and a longtime friend. They perform covers of songs by The Eagles, Van Morrison, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet, Ray Charles, The BeeGees, and of course, original songs. The group prides itself on providing dependably high-end musical service with a special flair for intimate live performances.

Laura began studying classical violin as a child. As a teen, she studied for a year in Switzerland, returning to the US to a end Jacksonville University, winning a position as a full-time member of the Jacksonville Symphony. Van Cliburn and Benny Goodman were a few of the featured performers while she was there. During her summer breaks, she began playing with a local bluegrass band. Laura plays everything from Mozart and Bach to contemporary pop. She’s a walking jukebox and would love the chance to play whatever you'd like to hear!

CHICAGO HEAT

TOUCH OF CLASS DUO

Peggy and Jim Flannery are both originally from Ohio, and met in Florida in 1995 playing the same room. They are full-time musicians and have made music their passion and career. They are versatile,

SW Florida’s premier rockin' Doo-Wop group ‘Chicago

Heat’ is comprised of singers Pat Kelly, RondaLee Cholmondeley, Jerry Gavin, and Grammy award winning, 7-time Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Freeman, who was also a member of the original Five Satins. Don’t miss the best blues vocal group in town.

ARNOLD LEAVY: Born and raised in New York City in 1923, Arnold went to public schools, and studied two years at Brooklyn College. He played harmonica in a harmonica band every Saturday morning between the ages of 13 and 15 years old. He was in the printing business all his life, starting with a small business with his father, and ending up with quite a large outfit of his own. He printed large-scale commercial products, window posters, books, and full-color comic books sections of 13 different newspapers east of the Mississippi. His favorite comic strip was “Jiggs & Maggie.” He came to Naples about 10 years ago. The last five years he’s been at All Seasons. He was the very first resident who moved in! He writes poetry, and his favorite meal is linguine with red clam sauce. He is celebrating his 100th birthday on July 2nd, and his daughter and grandchildren are coming from New York to visit for the very special occasion. When asked what’s his secret to a long life, he simply replies, “Love.”

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ART WITH MONIQUE - EVERY OTHER FRIDAY

Whether this is your first time with a brush, or you’re fine-tuning your technique, Monique’s popular art classes are open to all skills and abilities. Monique Olsen is an award-winning artist based in SW Florida, born in Chicago, and raised in Central America. She is a multidisciplinary creative, excelling in painting, ceramics, and illustration. She received her formal education in Fine Arts and Teaching. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Naples Depot Museum, the Norris Center, Marco Island Executive Airport, Kotler Art Gallery, Audubon Corkscrew Sanctuary, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Center, among other prestigious venues. In addition, artworks have been juried in art festivals such as the Naples Uptown Art Festival, Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, and more. Monique's art is deeply affected by her connection with nature, and the diverse customs and values instilled by her upbringing.

GUIDED ART THERAPY

Memory Care Curriculum May Include:

Coaster decorating: Artists will customize tiles to create functional and decorative coasters in meaningful designs, sparking a li le bit more joy with every sip.

Music with Dawn: 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 Dawn’s karaoke music social hours!

RESIDENT POETRY

“Grab a Pen”

by Jackie Urquhart

When things go wrong, Whom do you depend on, Who is your best friend?

It may turn out to be you. Why don’t you pick up a pen? You have nothing to lose.

ABSTRACT ART WITH YOUR DLE, BRI ANY

Don’t miss the chance to learn new creative skills with Director of Life Enrichment Bri any’s popular art workshops. For novices and the experienced alike, her workshops will focus on abstract art; achieving an effect rather than presenting a strict likeness. Often referred to as modern art, abstract art has no clear rules for the imaginative artist who incorporates shapes, forms, colors, and textures into powerful works of art.

MADISON’S MONTHLY MEETUP

Join Madison McCloskey for a special monthly art workshop; projects include beautiful and functional creations like macrame plant hangers, po ery, and more. Madison’s artistry is centered on wheel-thrown ceramics and macrame. Madison grew up in Naples, and began her practice in Savannah, GA, where she was drawn to wheel throwing classes four years ago. Now back in Naples, she is an instructor and kiln loader at her ceramics studio.

Life Stories: This personalized book includes pictures and text about your life, such as family, friends, pets, hometown and past residences, employment and educational history, hobbies, and travel experiences. Pictures and words can bring important information to the forefront and serve as a conversation-starter for family, friends, and caregivers. This activity also reinforces the connection between generations, near and far, and reawakens 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. TimeSlips is a global organization dedicated to illuminating joy later in life. Learn more at TimeSlips.org.

Suppression equals depression. Find health in self-expression. Get rid of those black dogs.

Be your own best friend.

If you are not gregarious. Pretend to be somebody else. Throw away bad thoughts. Free up your energy. Move forward not back. Give your troubles a name, Describe them out loud, Pretend they belong to another.

Imagine the way you want it to be. Take the load off your shoulders. Make sense of it all with a story!

FITNESS CLASSES

Mondays - Stretch with Shane

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - Water Aerobics with Betsy

Tuesdays - Exercise with Shane

Select Thursdays- Yoga with Gina

Fridays - Stretch with Jen

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.

FILM LECTURES WITH “THE MOVIE MAVEN” SHELDON KAUFMAN

SHANE MADEYA is LiveWell’s Lead Wellness Specialist. There has always been a passion for health and wellness within Shane. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida. Shane’s biggest motivations come from his tight knit family. His grandfather is currently living with Parkinson’s Disease, which is one of the many reasons he joined our team. He decided to pursue a field in health and wellness after what he had seen his grandfather experience. Shane hopes to use his expertise to not only help his grandfather towards a happier, healthier life, but also many individuals and families throughout southwest Florida.

JENNIFER SNIFFEN is originally from Brooksville, Florida. She is currently a Wellness Specialist on the LiveWell Health team.

Jen received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has significant experience within the healthcare field, including time spent in cardiac rehabilitation and weight loss clinics. For as long as Jen can remember, she has been passionate about wellness and supporting others as they achieve their full potential. Outside of work Jennifer enjoys time with friends and family, playing tennis, and line dancing.

GINA

Gina discovered yoga over 20 years ago and has consistently been amazed at the profound impacts yoga has on her body, mind, and spirit. She has a master’s degree in education and spent most of her career working in the field of education. While teaching students of all ages, Gina became increasingly more curious about sharing her love of yoga as a teacher and taking her yoga practice deeper. She completed an immersive 200-hour yoga teacher training program through Bohemia School of Yoga. Gina hopes to facilitate others to find moments of personal peace and strength that will enrich their lives both on and off the yoga mat.

Shelly has a love affair with the movies. As a "savant" he has absorbed all info film-related and made a career based on movie facts. After graduating with a degree in Communications from Queens College, NY, he moved to Florida to further pursue his movie love and expand his career from FGCU, Hodges University, and more. His goal is and has always been to spread joy and the love of movies to all.

Future Presentations may include: “The Growth of Slapstick Comedy,” “Hollywood and Political Movies,” “Hollywood and the Film Montage,” “The Quirky Genius of The Coen Bros,” “Film Noir,” “The Classic Screen Comedians,” “Box Office Champs,” and more!

JACOB WINGE

Jacob Winge serves as the director of business development for Collier County at Comfort Keepers, an in-home senior care services company. As a fourth-generation Neapolitan, he’s also focused on his community. “I am a Leadership Collier Alumni, and I also serve as president of the East Naples Civic Association and Kiwanis of East Naples,” he says.

“I’m also an advisory board member of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce and past president of the Friends of the Collier County Museums.” Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from Mr. Winge about “Comfort Keepers,” and enjoy his immersive history presentations and storytelling.

WEEKLY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

Led by the Life Enrichment Team, these hands-on workshops are geared to meet residents’ every-changing technology needs, ranging from smartphone and tablet use to photography tutorials.

PARTNERS: HODGES UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Multiple studies show that lifelong learning offers endless benefits. Hodges offer programs led by experts who are qualified, certified, licensed, or with proven experience to share their knowledge.

Future presentations include:

Thursday, May 4th - “To Catch a Scammer” with Eric Montano

Thursday, June 1st - “Wines of France” by Jerry the Wine Whisper

Thursday, July 6th - “Toulouse-Lautrec” by Ellaine Rosen

Thursday, August 3rd - “What the Tech?” with Erick Montano

TED ED: LESSONS WORTH SHARING

HOW GREAT LEADERS TAKE ON UNCERTAINTY

In a constantly changing world, it's impossible for leaders to provide employees with the assurance they want, says Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud. Her solution: lead with humanity and flexibility. In conversation with veteran journalist Stephanie Mehta, Sud discusses her experience connecting remote employees worldwide, addressing burnout and adapting company practices for the needs of the next generation. Hear her vision for the future of work and ideas on how to be a leader that empowers others.

THE MARVELS AND MYSTERIES REVEALED BY THE JAMES WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE

From favorite moons to the search for alien life, astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses the latest

NEW PARTNER! GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE

Peek behind the curtain at the upcoming 2023-2024 season with the Artistic team of the Gulfshore Playhouse, the preeminent, nationallyrecognized regional theatre in SW Florida. Gulfshore Playhouse creates theatre of the highest caliber because they believe that diverse theatre experiences brought to life by professionals can transform lives.

Gulfshore Playhouse creates transformative theatrical experiences through its professional mainstage season and educational programming for over 30,000 residents and visitors every year.

Presentations will be facilitated by Gulfshore Playhouse staff and professional teaching artists. Topics may include:

• From page to stage: exploring the creative process of producing professional theatre with ceo and producing artistic director Kristen Coury.

• Theatre counts: discovering the importance of theatre arts in education by participating in three separate programs including engaging and interactive theatre games and activities.

• The art of costuming: creating a believable illusion through costume design.

• Behind the scenes: the evolution of modern theatrical production.

• Devising dramaturgy: an investigation into the art of dramatic composition.

Stay tuned for 2023-2024 Theatre Season details coming soon!

in astronomy and the breakthrough innovations behind her work with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. In conversation with science journalist Nadia Drake, Hammel shares how scientists are studying objects that are farther away and older than ever before, searching for answers to how our universe evolved -- and what else might be out there.

WHY BI ERSWEET EMOTIONS UNDERSCORE LIFE'S BEAUTY

Life is a constant state of both joy and sorrow, dark and light, bi er and sweet. In a meditative conversation, author Susan Cain explores how being a uned to the bi ersweetness of life -- and being fully present for both the happy times and the sad times -- helps us navigate love and loss and connect to the "insane beauty" of the world.

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.

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.

LADIES HIGH TEA

Located in the IL Bistro, this monthly social event features a delectable spread of tea blends, refreshments, and of course, juicy conversation. Did you know? Legend has it that afternoon tea was started in the mid1800s by the Duchess of Bedford, who, in the afternoons, found herself with a "sinking feeling." This was likely fatigue from hunger during the long wait between meals. She decided to invite friends over for assorted snacks and tea, which was a very fashionable drink at the time. The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and remains a favorite pastime to this day!

GENT’S LUNCH

An affinity group meeting each month, located on site and throughout the Naples area, enjoying lunch, libations, and discussing active living in the 21st century.

OPEN MIC POETRY & STORYTELLING

Led by resident poet, Jackie, and facilitated by Life Enrichment Director, Bri any. Residents are encouraged to write their own poetry or story about a theme decided upon by the group the month prior. Participants are also welcome to simply recite a poem or story of their choice wri en by other authors. We’ve had topics ranging from first cars to desserts, so anything’s game!

ON THE CALENDAR

April 1 April Fools Day

April 18 Tax Day

April 22 Earth Day

COMMUNITY SING

Join Mike Nardi and Joan O'Donnell the first Tuesday of the month 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. Mike and Joan lead songs from diverse genres and styles, and all vocal parts and comfort levels are welcome.

SKY LOUNGE KARAOKE

Tap into joy every other week with Karaoke led by Dawn. Enjoy happy hour refreshments, socialize with your neighbors, and sing, tap, clap, and dance to your heart’s delight.

JEOPARDY

Our own William Vonier curates a thrilling Jeopardy game each Monday. For question source material, Bill uses decks of trivia cards, books, and extensive research. Be on the lookout for questions from a "special" category developed personally by Bill. Typical special categories might include medicine, the state of Florida, college sports, the Constitution, food, animals, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), and diverse holidays.

April: Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month

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)

April 30 International Jazz Day

May 1 International Labor Day

May 5 Cinco de Mayo

May 6 Kentucky Derby

May 14 Mother’s Day

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

Cinco de Mayo - This holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Ba le of Puebla during the FrancoMexican War. May 5th is also known as Ba le of Puebla Day. Gather for a presentation on the history and cultural significance of the holiday, then celebrate as we pay culinary and musical homage to our neighbors to the South with a Mariachi band!

Mother’s Day -

Mother's Day on May 14th is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as 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 President Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Celebrate while being serenaded by Jeff Bradford!

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!

Flag Day - There were few public ceremonies that honored the flag until June 14, 1877, when it was flown from every government building for the centennial of the flag’s adoption. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson unofficially declared June 14 as Flag Day. Join us for music by Lois Kehoe and friends, and a military tribute to all who have served.

Father’s Day SocialCredit for originating the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. President Nixon established it as a national holiday in 1972. On this day to celebrate fatherly bonds, join us for a Sunday Social with brews, refreshments, and entertainment.

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.

SKY LOUNGE PROGRAMMING

Join us in the Sky Lounge for Laughter and Libations!

Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying Happy Hour programming, ranging from Poetry readings, Storytelling, Game competitions, Trivia, Folk and singer-songwriter tavern tunes, sports viewing parties, mixology demos, and more!

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

April French 75

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB

APRIL

MAY

August The Bee’s Knees

September Dark & Stormy

JUNE

“Cu

ing for Stone”

by Abraham Verghese

Marion and

Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon.

Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.

“The Foundling”

by Ann Leary

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good House, the story of two friends, raised in the same orphanage, whose loyalty is put to the ultimate test when they meet years later at a controversial institution—one as an employee; the other, an inmate.

“These Precious Days”

by Ann Patche

The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patche ’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patche as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly

FEATURED OUTINGS

Secure your spot today and sign up with the Life Enrichment Team

THE STAGE - Join us on a special swingin’ outing to The Stage in Bonita Springs to enjoy The Rat Pack Kings Of Swing and Comedy, featuring Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr.!

AQUA RESTAURANT - Aqua features a fresh, mouthwatering Mediterranean-style cuisine, complemented by the finest cocktails, an expanded wine list, and a large selection of beers. The owners created a fun environment with live music every day, so sing along with the Piano man, chill while enjoying jazz, or dance the night away.

CENTERS FOR THE ARTS - Don’t miss this outing to one of the premier museums in the area. Upcoming exhibits include:

Elizabeth Williams: The Crossroads of Order and Chaos

May 19 - June 24, 2023

Elizabeth Williams is drawn to abstract forms and enjoys observing simple pa erns found in nature, color and shape in a landscape, and the complex lines in a person’s face. Her artmaking process is forever expanding as she observes, mediates and synthesizes her thoughts and emotions into abstract line and form on canvas.

CHEER ON THE MIGHTY MUSSELS - Don’t miss the 2023 season games of the minor league baseball team of Fort Myers! The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. They play their home games at the Lee County Sports Complex at Hammond Stadium, which opened in 1991. The park is also used as the Minnesota Twins' spring training facility.

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:

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?

CHIHULY

COLLECTION

AT THE BAKER

MUSEUMis known for pushing the boundaries of glass and revolutionizing the American studio glass movement. The Baker Museum is the permanent home to four of his dynamic large-scale installations. Stepping inside The Baker Museum lobby, visitors are greeted by the monumental Blue Icicle Chandelier, which consists of 377 blown glass pieces, weighs more than 1,000 pounds, and measures 35 feet tall, which was created specifically for the museum’s lobby.

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

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.

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

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 Salad -

Traditional 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

JUNE JULY

A DAY AT THE BEACH GARDEN PARTY

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

STARTERS: Smoked Whitefish Pate with Flatbread Crackers

SOUP: Homemade Seafood Chowder

SALAD: Roasted Beets with Basil, Peaches and Goat Cheese

ENTRÉES:

Shrimp and Crab Cake - Chopped Shrimp and Crab with Panko

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet with Sweet Spice

Rub - served with Mango Salsa Breadcrumbs and Herbs and with Lemon Remoulade Sauce

Grilled Hawaiian Style Chicken with Soy Pineapple Glaze - Garnished with Chives and Grilled Pineapple

DESSERT: Fresh Blueberries Baked on a Pastry

Crust, Topped with Streusel

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Dill Pickles

COOKING DEMO: Cheese Blintz

INDULGE WATER: Cucumber Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Thai Mule

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Athens - Greek Gyros with Strawberry Ouzito

STARTERS: Cheese Palmier: French Pastry, Parmesan, Cheddar and Herbs

SOUP: Homemade Chilled Cucumber Soup

SALAD: Roasted Brussels with Raspberry Vinaigre e, Pine Nuts, Crumbled Bacon & Goat Cheese

ENTRÉES:

Sole Meunière- with Caramelized Orange Sauce and Crispy Capers

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Thyme served over Charred Asparagus and a side of Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce

Ratatouille Pasta - Caramelized Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Capers, Parmesan and Lemon Juice with Cavatappi Pasta

DESSERT: Fresh Lemon Curd Baked in a Pastry Crust

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Tomato Peach Salsa

COOKING DEMO: Tequila Lime Shrimp

INDULGE WATER: Cardamom Rose

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Sangria Blanca

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Moscow - Pelmeni Dumplings with Moscow Mule

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

AUGUST

CAMPFIRE MEMORIES

STARTERS: Char-Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Aioli

SOUP: Venison Chili Soup

SALAD: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad, Toasted Walnuts, Parmesan, Maple Vinaigre e

ENTRÉES:

Grilled Red Snapper with Leek Bu er - served with Handcut Parmesan Fries and Garlic Asparagus

Smoked Beef Brisket with Smoky Sweet Spice RubBaked Beans and Grilled Corn Cobbe es

Grilled Whiskey Glazed Bone-In ChickenArborio Rice and Blistered Tomatoes

DESSERT: Smore’s Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Homemade Peach Cobber

COOKING DEMO: Scallops Grand Marnier

INDULGE WATER: Watermelon Basil

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: The Bee’s Knees

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Havana - Cuban Sandwich with Fired Plantains with Classic Mojitos

SEPTEMBER

STARTERS: Baked Brie & Pear in Filo

SOUP: Homemade Onion and Apple Soup

SALAD: Garden Salad

ENTRÉES:

Farmer’s Stroganoff - Tender Boneless Beef

Short Rib Meat with Mushroom Halves, Pearl Onions, and Creamy Sherry sauce over Egg Noodles. Served with Roasted Bu ernut Squash

Cinnamon-Sugar Marinated Roast Chicken with Braised Collard Greens and Macaroni and Cheese

Broiled Salmon with Maple Glaze and Apple Relish served with Potato Apple Hash and Green Beans

DESSERT: Served with Side of Caramel Sauce

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

COOKING DEMO: Flambeed Poached Pears

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Dark & Stormy

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

London - Pub Fish & Chips with English Garden Cocktail

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

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.

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

BUBBLE WALLS AND SEASONS THROUGH LIFE

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

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 I 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.”

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.