Tudor Oaks Acorn Newsletter – March 2020

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A爀 Gallery The Tudor Oaks Art Gallery welcomes artist Laura Jackson. She enjoys creating lovely scenes and adorable animal pictures.

Her work will be displayed through April.

Watch for information about an upcoming artist reception.

March 2020

Calendar Key A1 Lounge (A1L) Butternut Bistro (BB) Fitness Room (FR) Frances Henry Center (FHC) Lamson Plaza (LP) Leaf and Petal Greenhouse (LPGH)

Tudor Oaks Main Line: 414-529-0100 Reception Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Meal Times Reservation Line: 414-525-6419 Breakfast: 8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. Lunch: 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Oak Ridge Lounge (ORL) Oak Ridge Room (ORR) Olive Wood Theater (OWT) Poplar Lifestyle Room (PLR) Private Dining Room (PDR) Reflection Room (RR) Swimming Pool (SP)

Supper: 4:15 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Wellness Clinic (D218)

Sunday Brunch: 11:00 A.M - 1:30 P.M.

Windsor Gardens (WG)

Butternut Bistro Hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Gift cards available Bank Hours Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Thursday: 9:00 A.M. -10:00A.M. Office located in the Wisdom Tree Library

Windsor House (WH) Windsor Manor (WM)

Wisdom Tree Library (WTL)

Special Events and Highlights Monday, March 2nd Grief Support Group 6:30 P.M. (PDR) rd

Tuesday, March 3 Lenten Bible Study 10:00 A.M. (OWT) Wednesday, March 4th Book Club 1:45 P.M. (PLR)

Tuesday, March 10th Lenten Bible Study 10:00 A.M. (OWT) Waukesha Elder Benefits Specialist Dawn Hendrix visits each month to meet one on one to answer questions about: health care financing, Medicare, prescription drug coverage-part D, supplemental insurance, income maintenance, and elder rights. Sign up in the white binder in the WTL by Monday, March 9th 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. (PDR)

Lecture Series with Dr. Tim Crain Dwight Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Dulles Brothers - American Foreign Policy Windsor Manor Food Committee in the 1950’s. 6:30 P.M. (OWT) 2:30 P.M. (WM) Thursday, March 5th The Resident Council Resident Services Meeting 1:30 P.M. (OWT) Judy Radish will do a presentation which has been shared with senior civic groups, th Friday, March 6 “Keeping Your Brain Healthy.”

St. Mary’s Buddies 3:00 P.M. (OWT) 9:30 A.M. (OWT) Windsor House Food Committee th Saturday, March 7 3:15 P.M. (WH) Trinity Irish Dancers 2:30 P.M. (OWT) Dementia Support Group The group shares ideas for living with a Milwaukee Rep loved one with dementia. Family and For residents with pre-purchased tickets. friends are welcome. 6:30 P.M. (PDR) Meet at the front entrance. 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 11th Sunday, March 8th Lecture Series with Dr. Tim Crain Second Sunday Out Dwight Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Baked Potato Bar with a side salad! We Dulles Brothers - American Foreign Policy will provide the food and utensils and the in the 1950’s. 6:30 P.M. (OWT) music. You bring your own beverage and a minimum donation of $3.00 per person.

Rich Regent & Ken Peterson perform!

5:30 P.M. (OWT)

Special Events and Highlights Thursday, March 12th Wooden Spool Quilters 9:30 A.M. (PLR)

Thursday, March 19th AL Resident Council Windsor House 1:00 P.M.

Euchre Cards 2:00 P.M. (PDR)

Food Committee Meeting Independent Living 1:00 P.M. (PDR)

Danielle Gedemer: Classical Vocalist Danielle is a graduate of UW-Milwaukee in vocal performance. Danielle will be singing Broadway hits along with a few classical numbers. 6:30 P.M. (OWT)

Euchre Cards 2:00 P.M. (PDR)

Friday, March 13th MSO Coffee Prelude For residents with pre-purchased tickets.

Meet at the front entrance. 9:30 A.M.

Saturday, March 21st Saturday Evening Social Storyteller, vocalist and musician Ben Merens will entertain us. You may recognize his name and voice from Wisconsin Public Radio. 6:30 P.M. (OWT)

Sunday, March 15th MSO Matinee For residents with pre-purchased tickets.

Meet at the front entrance. 1:30 P.M. Monday, March 16th Grief Support Group 6:30 P.M. (PDR) Tuesday, March 17th Lenten Bible Study 10:00 A.M. (OWT) Health Center Resident Council 10:30 A.M. (FHC) Valerie Trower 2:00 P.M. (FHC)

St. Patrick’s Day Game Night Featuring Family Feud! Watch for more info on how to participate in the fun event hosted by Rick Vogt. (Michele’s husband) 6:30 P.M. (OWT)

Broadway Baby - March bir thday celebration 6:30 P.M. (OWT)

Sunday, March 22nd MSO Pops For residents with pre-purchased tickets.

Meet at the front entrance. 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, March 24th Lenten Bible Study 10:00 A.M. (OWT) Wednesday, March 25th Golden Eagle Band 7:00 P.M. (PDR) Thursday, March 26th Brewers Opening Day Tailgate Party Join us for opening day festivities.

10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. (OWT) Monday, March 30th Grief Support Group 6:30 P.M. (PDR) Tuesday, March 31st Lenten Bible Study 10:00 A.M. (OWT)

News and Notes Resident ensembles meet every Monday.

6:30 P.M. (OWT) or Channel 955 on your TV

Men’s Chorus 9:30 A.M. (OWT)

March Movie Line Up

Cheerful Chimers 1:00 P.M. (PLR)

6th - Defending Your Life 13th - The Sun is Also a Star 20th - The Biggest Little Farm 27th - Pavorotti

Women’s Chorus 2:15 P.M. (OWT)

Tudor Oaks Olympic Games March 9th-13th

Chair Volleyball - Chair volleyball will be played with 6 people per team. No experience required!

Sign up if you’re interested and you will be assigned to a team! If you'd like to practice prior to the Winter Olympics, we play on Mondays 2:30-3:30 pm and on Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room.

Nerf Gun Target Shooting - This is an individual event. Participants will shoot at various targets to earn points to beat their opponents. Whoever hits the most targets wins!

Wii Bowling - This is an individual event. 4 people will compete at the same time. Chairs will be provided and individuals can choose to sit or stand as they play.

Water Pong - This game is a lot like bag toss. You and your partner will be shooting at the opposing team’s cups (10). The first team to make it in all of the opposing team’s cups wins! Sign up with a partner or alone and we will partner you with someone!

BOCCE (Closest Ball) - This is an individual event. Our staff will place the pallino and then players will compete to roll their ball closest! Whoever scores the most out of 7 attempts wins!

Relay - Sign up as an individual and you will be assigned to a team. There will be two teams that compete against each other. You will be given your teams at the start of the week and can decide who will be doing which part of the relay when the events are announced!

Trivia-Monday, March 9th 6:00pm-7:00pm OWT Sign up at the reception desk before March 2nd. Please limit your sign up to two events.

Trivia and Relay will not overlap so you may sign up in addition to your two events.

Please call Carmelia at 414-525-6598 with questions.

News and Notes Tudor Oaks Winter Olympics Week March 9th-13th Detailed flier outside of the Wellness Office for olympic information.

Modified Group Fitness Schedule below.

Patty Cures: Schedule your manicure or pedicure appointment with Patty Schmitz: 414-858-9209

Monday, March 9 Functional Fitness 8:30-9:00am

Relaxing Massage: Schedule your appointment with Sherry Radish: 414-525-9578

Tuesday, March 10th Functional Fitness 8:30-9:00am Chair Yoga 1:00-1:45pm

Tudor Oaks Salon: 414-525-6403

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Wednesday, March 11 Functional Fitness 8:30-9:00am Aqua Fit 9:30-10:00am Tai Chi 10:30-11:00am Thursday, March 12th Functional Fitness 8:30-9:00am Aqua Zumba 9:45-10:30am

Reminder: Please submit updates and events to the upcoming month’s Acorn Newsletter and/or TV Listings by the 15th of the prior month to Donna Robinson.

(Donna’s office is located in the Poplar Lifestyle Room)

Friday, March 13th Functional Fitness 8:30-9:00am

A Lecture Series with Dr. Tim Crain Dwight Eisenhower, the CIA, and the Dulles Brothers: American Foreign Policy in the 1950’s : Dwight Eisenhower is considered by many historians to be the greatest Republican president of the modern era. The CIA, headed by Allen Dulles, came into existence after WWII and was directly involved in covert operations throughout the Eisenhower administration. John Foster Dulles, brother to Allen, was Eisenhower’s Secretary of State. This series will focus on the expansion of US covert operations and the intriguing relationship between these key players. Join renowned historian Dr. Tim Crain for this continuing series!

March 4th and March 11th 6:30 P.M. (OWT)

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Monday 8:30 Functional Fitness (MPR)-Focus is on movements used in your everyday life.

9:30 Men’s Chorus (OWT) - New men’s voices are welcomed.

9:30 Aqua Fit (SP)-Full body workout in the pool that is fun and easy on your joints.

10:30 Better Balance (MPR)-Strengthen hips, knees, and ankles for better balance.

1:00 Cheerful Chimers (PLR) - Open to anyone who would like to play chimes.

1:00 Mah Jongg (PDR)-Tile-based game requiring skill, strategy and luck.

1:00 Seated Strength (MPR)-Improve posture while strengthening upper & lower body.

2:15 Women’s Chorus (OWT) - New women’s voices are welcomed.

2:30 Seated Volleyball (MPR)-Take a seat and get a fun workout and lots of laughs.

6:30 Rosary (RR)-Residents gather together to pray the Rosary.

6:30 Rummykub (PLR)-Tile-based game that combines Rummy and Mah Jongg

Tuesday 7:30 Step Aerobics (MPR)-Fun and upbeat exercises to improve cardiovascular health.

9:00 Interval Training (MPR)-Strength training, circuit style full body workout.

9:30-11:30 Bus Runs to Hales Corners and Southridge.

10:00 Aqua Aerobics (SP)-Gets your heart rate up but is gentle on your joints.

11:00 Seated Strength (MPR)-Improve posture while strengthening upper & lower body.

1:00 Chair Yoga (MPR)-Gentle form of yoga to improve coordination and flexibility.

1:00 Sheepshead (PDR)- Americanized version of Bavaria's national card game.

2:00-3:00 Wellness Clinic (D218) 2:30-3:30 Personal Training Advising-One-on-one with Wellness Director Carmelia.

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Wednesday 8:30 Functional Fitness (MPR)-Focus is on movements used in your everyday life.

9:30 Aqua Fit (SP)-Full body workout in the pool that is fun and easy on your joints.

9:30 Catholic Mass (OWT)-Visiting priest leads full mass with communion.

10:00 Storytellers’ Studio (PDR)-A new topic every week. Share a story or just listen.

10:30 Tai Chi (MPR)- Exercise that embraces the mind, body and spirit.

1:00-3:00 Bus Run to Muskego-Do your shopping by using the bus.

1:00 Seated Volleyball (MPR)-Take a seat and get a fun workout and lots of laughs.

3:00 Campus Worship (OWT)-All faith traditions are welcome.

6:30 Cards (PLR)-Meet in the Poplar Lifestyle Room for card playing.

Thursday 7:30 Yoga (MPR)-Yoga to improve coordination and flexibility..

9:00 Interval Training (MPR)-Strength training, circuit style full body workout.

9:30-11:30 Bus Run to Hales Corners 9:30 Men’s Coffee Hour (PDR)-Buy a drink at the Bistro and join the men to talk.

9:45 Aqua Zumba (SP)-Latin music with dance exercise for a workout party in the pool.

11:00 Seated Strength (MPR)-Improve posture while strengthening upper & lower body.

1:00-2:00 Personal Training Advising-One-on-one with Wellness Director Carmelia.

2:00 Self-directed Wii Tennis (MPR)-Play tennis through the TV. 2:00-3:00 Wellness Clinic (D218)-Leann May, Director of Assisted Living/Supportive Services, is available to answer nursing questions and concerns.

6:30 Hand & Foot (PLR): J oin residents who play car ds each week.

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Friday 8:30 Functional Fitness (MPR)-Focus is on movements used in your everyday life.

9:30 Aqua Fit (SP)-Full body workout in the pool that is fun and easy on your joints.

10:30 Better Balance (MPR)-Strengthen hips, knees, and ankles for better balance.

1:00 Bridge (PDR): J oin the br idge club by contacting Michele Vogt, Lifestyle Director.

1:00-3:00 Bus Run to Muskego/New Berlin Michaels-Do your shopping by using the bus.

1:00 Seated Strength (MPR): Full body wor kout while seated in a chair.

2:00 Wii Bowling (MPR): Br ing a fr iend and tr y vir tual bowling.

6:30 Friday Night at the Movies (OWT): Watch cur rent movies in the theater.

Saturday 6:30 Bingo (PDR): Satur day night Bingo will retur n in March.

Bring money & play to win. See the bulletin board for the schedule.

Sunday 8:10 - 12:15 Church Service Bus Runs: Check with reception for specific locations.

10:00 Heritage Presbyterian Church Service (OWT): All are welcome to attend.

11:00 - 1:30 Sunday Brunch (ORR): Make reser vations ahead of time.

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Windsor Gardens - Fir 1 Monday 9:15 Musical Word Games 9:45 Exercise 10:30 Balloon Volleyball 1:00 Hymn Sing 1:30 Walks 2:00 You Be the Judge 3:15 Knock it in the pocket 5:30 Music Tuesday 9:15 Today in History 9:45 Exercise 10:30 Reminisce 1:00 Word Games 1:30 Chapel/Hymn Sing 2:00 Musical Memories 3:15 Bingo 4:15 Piano Music with Bob 5:15 Trivia Wednesday 9:45 Exercise 10:30 Trivia 1:00 Active Game 2:15 Travelogue 5:15 Balloon volleyball 6:00 Fireside Chats

Thursday 9:00 Game Time 9:45 Exercise 10:30 Reminisce 1:00 Nature’s Nook 1:45 Hymn Sing 3:15 Brain Busters 5:15 Sing along 6:15 Table Games Friday 9:15 Psalms & Songs 9:45 Exercise 10:30 Word Games 1:00 Baking 2:15 Tunes Time 3:15 Did you know?

4:15 Music with Bob 5:30 Anything Goes 6:30 Evening Movie Saturday 1:00 Active Games 2:45 Bingo 5:00 Evening Movie Sunday 1:00 Trivia 1:30 Active Game 5:00 Evening Movie

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Windsor Manor - Fir 2 Monday 9:00 Exercise 10:15 Table Games 12:30 Chaplain’s Corner 1:00 Wheel of Fortune 2:00 Manis and Massage 6:15 Crossword Tuesday 9:00 Exercise 9:30 Wheel of Fortune 1:00 Chaplain’s Corner 1:30 Crafter’s Corner 3:15 Active Games 6:15 Dice Game 7:15 Piano Time Wednesday 8:45 Exercise 9:30 Catholic Mass (OWT) 10:15 Anything Goes 1:15 Travelogue 2:45 Anything Goes 3:00 Campus Worship (OWT) 6:00 Bingo (FHC)

Thursday 9:00 Exercise 10:30 Bingo 12:30 Chaplain’s Corner 2:00 Creative Cooking 3:45 Trivia 6:30 Yahtzee Friday 9:00 Exercise 9:30 Walks and Talks 10:30 Trivia 12:30 Giant Crossword 3:00 Table Game 4:15 Cocktails 6:30 Movie Night (OWT) Saturday 1:00 Bingo (FHC) Sunday 10:00 Heritage Presbyterian Service (OWT)

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Windsor House - G2 Monday 11:00 Exercise 3:15 Anything Goes 4:45 Piano Music 6:30 Rummykub (PLR)

Tuesday 11:00 Exercise 2:00 Bingo 3:15 Food Committee (2nd week)

Thursday 11:00 Exercise 11:30 Chaplain’s Round Table 12:45 Rummykub & Yahtzee

Friday 11:00 Exercise 2:15 Bingo 6:30 Movie Night (OWT)

Saturday Wednesday 9:30 Catholic Mass (OWT) 11:00 Exercise 2:00 Anything Goes 3:00 Campus Worship (OWT) 6:00 Bingo (FHC)

1:00 Bingo (FHC) 6:30 Bingo (PDR)

Sunday 10:00 Heritage Presbyterian Service (OWT)

Weekly Leisure Opportunities Frances Henry Center Monday 8:45 Sunshine Club 10:15 Table Talk 2:00 Snacks and Stories 2:45 Anything Goes 4:15 Music 6:00 Giant Crossword Tuesday 8:45 Sunshine Club 10:00 Bowling 2:00 Chapel 3:15 Travelogue 6:00 Psalms & Songs

Wednesday 8:30 Sunshine Club 9:30 Catholic Mass (OWT) 10:15 Table Games 1:45 Crafter’s Corner 2:45 Balloon Volleyball 3:00 Campus Worship (OWT) 6:00 Bingo

Thursday 8:45 Sunshine Club 10:15 Music and Movement 2:15 Trivia 2:45 Nature’s Nook 5:30 Anything Goes

Friday 8:45 Sunshine Club 10:00 Giant Crossword 2:00 Active Game 3:15 Trivia 6:00 Sing-a-long Saturday 1:00 Bingo 2:15 Music Sunday 2:30 Anything Goes

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414-525-6403

SAVE THE DATE Save this sheet and put it on your refrigerator, or mark your calendar with special events you plan to attend in the future.

(Schedules are subject to change. Always check the current Acorn for the most accurate dates and times.)

April Thursday, April 2nd - 6:30 P.M. Heritage Colonial Dancers Tuesday, April 7th - Election Day - Voting in OWT Wednesday, April 8th - 3:00 P.M. Palm Sunday observance during Chapel Service.

Wednesday, April 8th - 6:30 P.M. Life - History of America’s iconic magazine Friday, April 10th - 9:50 A.M. Symbolic walk to the Good Friday Service Friday, April 10th - 10:00 A.M. Annual Good Friday Service Tuesday, April 14th - 6:30 P.M. Vintage Mix award winning quadruplets sing a capella.

Thursday, April 16th - 6:30 P.M. Journalist, Meg Jones -Women Warriors thru the ages: WWI thru Afghanistan.

Friday, April 17th - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (Time TBD) Saturday, April 18th - 6:30 P.M. Saturday Evening Social - UWW Handbell Choir Thursday, April 23rd - 6:30 P.M. Stan Dard Jazz Group Monday, April 27th - 7:00 P.M. Community Chorus performance

May Saturday, May 2nd - 3:00 P.M. Kentucky Derby Party Friday, May 8th - 2:30 P.M. Rochelle Pennington Mother’s Day Tribute Sunday, May 10th - Mother’s Day (Second Sunday Out cancelled) Wednesday, May 13th - 6:30 P.M. Ron Anderson - Travelogue to the Adriatic Area Saturday, May 16th - 6:30 P.M. Game Night Tuesday, May 19th - 6:30 P.M. Kevin Wood performs as Abraham Lincoln Thursday, May 21st - 6:30 P.M. Tudor Oaks Players production Friday, May 22nd - 2:30 P.M. Tudor Oaks Players production Thursday, May 28th - 6:30 P.M. Civic Broadway Singers (May Birthday Celebration) Friday, May 29th - 1:30 P.M. Women of Note

June Monday, June 1st - 6:30 P.M. Resident Ensemble Concert Thursday, June 4th - 6:30 P.M. David Fantle - Famous Comedians Sunday, June 8th - Time TBD - SSO Pot Luck on Lamson Plaza Thursday, June 11th - 6:30 P.M. Tim Wisley Country Music Thursday, June 18th - 6:30 P.M. Tom Stanfield Wednesday, June 24th - 6:30 P.M. Easy Days Quartet (June Birthday Celebration)

Annual Tudor Oaks Picnic Get ready for good weather, good music and of course, good food!

Thursday, June 25th

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udor Oaks Senior Living Community is a faith-based,

not-for-profit senior living community.

Our mission is to create healthy Christian communities that empower older adults. We provide choices for housing, services, and technology that enrich body, mind and spirit.

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community S77 W12929 McShane Drive Muskego, WI 53150

414-529-0100 www.TudorOaks.net Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior housing and healthcare since 1930.