The Glen at Aberdeen Heights Community Matters – February 2023

A special visitor comes to Aberdeen Heights

Christmas may feel like it was some time ago by now, but we have to acknowledge Santa’s visit.

One of our Housekeepers donned the Santa suit and made a lot of our residents smile on Christmas Eve.

Santa and Mrs. Claus had a great time visiting all the residents. The couple took time from their duties delivering presents to make a special visit with our residents. Doris, Jean and Jim all had a wonderful time with the man and woman in the red suit.

It was such a great day for all of us - and a reminder of the true spirit of Christmas. u

Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Rev. Bob Webb, chaplain at Farmington Presbyterian Manor®.

How quickly time goes and now we are into the New Year.

The stores have put away Christmas and New Year’s gifts and we’re already in February, the month of love. The problem with holidays is if we aren’t careful we become “holiday people” and miss the reason for the celebration and its personal meaning to us. When I think of February, it’s the month of valentines, candy, flowers and all the reminders of those who are special in our lives. As the activities department is busy helping our residents to remind them of how special you are to all of us who work and love you, my thought of love is not one we have one time a year but something we all need to learn to cultivate each day of our life.

When I think of love I am reminded who it is that loves each of us so very much and shows us that love, not just once a year but day in and day out. That one is God who loves each one of us, no matter what goes on. Even when I forget Him He remembers me and loves me. God's Word tells us in First Corinthians

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Aberdeen Heights

Bob Webb

Doris with Santa

Jim with Santa

Jean with Santa

Santa and Mrs. Claus

Residents ready for health and wellness

Wellness and fitness are a priority at Aberdeen Heights and we were thrilled to see a great turnout at a recent exercise group in the Health Center. 16 residents joined in the fun. Our new Wellness Director, Maggie Coreggia led the class and was excited to see so many residents motivated and excited about taking steps to remain healthy and well. It’s a great way to start the new year, and look forward to a fit 2023.

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Chapter 13 what true love is all about. For time wise I will not share it all, but I am instructed that love suffereth long, and is kind, love envieth not, love (or charity, as the word reads,) vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. Then God closes this great chapter of what love is and what it is not, with these words; “And now abideth faith, hope and charity, these three: but the greatest of these is charity” (or as we know it, “love”).

I am thankful to be a part of an organization that has this for their foundation. As chaplain, I get to meet people and staff who through this love help so many others. Whether it's in the kitchen, housekeeping, nursing, or wherever, I see people who love others. As chaplain, I see the residents who show me love just in the kind visits we have or in a word of prayer. I see love is not something limited. Love is available for all to receive and to give. As I spend time with all our wonderful residents and all of our staff it is good to see love still abounds and, of course, the greatest love is the love of God in which He sets the example for us through his son Jesus Christ.

Folks, may love not be a holiday, but may love become an everyday part of our lives, every day of the year. See, I have learned a lot about life and the things of life, but as I tell the residents when life changes or the staff when their life is turned upside down, circumstances change but God never changes and His love is always the same whatever we may face. I hope that this will help each of us to reconsider each day that there is something we all need, young and old, and it has no barrier and is something every one of us need, and that is love. As I realize love has no value or meaning until you learn to give that love to others.

While we celebrate with the cards, candy and valentines, may each of us share this gift to each other as God shared His gift of Christ to all of us, because His Word says, “He loved us before we loved him”. In closing, remember things change, circumstances change but God’s love is the key that never changes. I thank each of our great residents and all the great staff at PMMA for sharing something so special that will always be remembered and that is LOVE.

God bless you all. u

The Choir from North Glendale Middle School choir performed at the Glen

North Glendale Choir

Sylvia follows along in the program.

Hallway full of residents enjoying the program.

More of our audience enjoying the music from the choir.

Students handed out cards to the residents. u

Sylvia chats with one of the students handing out cards.

Bill receives a card from a student.

Audrey follows the program also.

Ringing in the New Year at the Glen

We might not have all lasted until the clock struck midnight, but thanks to an early celebration our residents still had a great time welcoming in the New Year.

There was no shortage of fun! The celebration began at 1:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and we packed the afternoon with exciting ways to ring in the New Year, albeit a little bit early. Everyone enjoyed a variety of drinks and refreshments and marked the start of 2023 with a confetti cannon.

Thanks to everyone for helping us bring in the New Year - and we’re excited for what fun and excitement awaits us all in 2023.

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Happy New Year – 2023!