Community Matters The Glen at Aberdeen Heights
February 2017
4 ways to beat the winter blues When the sun wakes up late and slips away before the workday ends, when many a day is dark and gray, when it’s Groundhog Day and even an early spring seems far away, many large, hairy mammals — Punxsutawney Phil, included — choose to hibernate. But not us! We slog through, knowing that the passage of time will bring brighter days ahead. But we can do more than wait it out. Here are four easy ways to beat the winter blues and create a little sunshine of your own: 1. Bring light to others’ lives “I’m 87 years old and I can still finish The NewYork Times Sunday crossword puzzle,” a friend wrote in a holiday note to me. She added, “And I love hearing from you!” My aunt, who is 86 and lives in rural Illinois, also likes hearing from me. The joy is evident in her voice when WINTER, continued on page 2
Residents create art with donated supplies Bethany Holohan, activities director in independent living, donated to Valley Glen (memory care) a beautiful book of paper flower ideas along with fancy crepe paper and other supplies for making flowers. Residents were asked to make as many flowers as possible by May to decorate the Art is Ageless® reception. The residents in Valley Glen have really enjoyed cutting out flower petals, and staff have been getting their creative juices flowing assembling the flowers. About 20 flowers are made during each session. At this rate, the Art is Ageless reception will be a masterpiece in and of itself!
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