Renaissance Lifestyle - Spring 2024

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Executive Director’s Corner

Dear Residents, Family, and Friends: We look forward to things warming up with the changing of seasons. We are excited about the new opportunities to welcome others into the community this spring. We welcome your support in this. Did you know that you can earn $1,000 by referring another resident to move into our beautiful community? Ask Maria for more details on how to take advantage of this opportunity!

In addition, we are also inviting others to spend a day at Renaissance Village on Saturday, April 20, from 1 - 4 p.m. By doing so, you can win a wine country tour or other prizes. Be sure to invite your friends and family for their chance to win! We look forward to touring them around the community.

Lastly, do you love living at Renaissance Village Murrieta? If so, we would love to know! We ask that you visit one of our many places online to leave a review about your experience living at Renaissance Village Murrieta! We thank you in advance for your support!

See you around the community! Janae

Resident Spotlight: Rae W.

Rae W. was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 26, 1936. She comes from a large Italian family that enjoys being together. Rae has one sister, Virginia, and one brother, Frank. They grew up in Long Island, New York, and on Sundays, they would all get together at her grandmother’s home in Harlem, New York. Her mother was the best cook and housekeeper, and Rae remembers a lot of laughter in their home. Her stepfather was a milkman and served as an air raid warden during World War II. He and other men would don helmets and go throughout the neighborhood, making sure people turned their lights out.

As the years passed, Rae’s grandparents moved to southern California, as her grandmother needed to live in a warmer climate. The rest of her family followed soon after, and Rae and her siblings grew up in Los Angeles, California. Rae enjoyed dancing and began taking lessons in ballet and tap dancing. She attended Manual Arts High School as a cheerleader and part of the Sorrels Sorority. Rae loved being a cheerleader, and after her stepfather bought her a car, she began taking the other girls to school.

After graduating high school, Rae worked part-time as a secretary for the Teamsters Union. When she came home each night, she regularly found her neighbor, Faye, talking in the kitchen with her mother. He was a country boy from Montana, and she often saw him out riding his horse bareback outside. With each visit, Rae and Faye became closer and closer. They dated for a few months and paid a visit to the Justice of the Peace to be married.

Rae and Faye worked in concessions at the Los Angeles Coliseum, where they waited on various celebrities. Rae always tried to work to help as much as she could. Faye worked as a bricklayer and was skilled in making walls, fireplaces, and more. He even received a Golden Trowel for best project by one man in masonry. Rae shared that Faye was a hard worker and did beautiful work.

After getting married, they moved to Garden Grove, California and started their family. Faye and Rae had three children: Linda, Faye Jr., and Jennie. Rae loved being a mother; she and Faye were always there for their children and friends. Faye and Rae would never miss any performances or games. Driving or flying to games even

Rae’s high school graduation photo.

Rae’s husband, Faye and Rae.

when her kids were in college in other states. At one point, Rae took about half of her son’s football team to practice helping the parents who could not. But this was not something they did for only their kids; they also were always present in the lives of their grandchildren.

Rae and Faye had a great life together. It was seldom they did anything apart. They also did a lot with their friends. Every Thursday, their group would get together at someone’s house to play cards, where they enjoyed one another’s company and laughed late into the night before getting up early to go to work. Rae and Faye were not homebodies; they took many short trips to Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas, Nevada. They also enjoyed riding motorcycles, and Rae even had her own bike.

The family also enjoyed going out on their boat, where Rae would drive while everyone else waterskied. On one of their motorhome trips, Faye pulled over every time they encountered a Dairy Queen because he knew the location of each one. They also enjoyed going out for breakfast, and it’s entirely

possible that they visited every breakfast spot in southern California.

Rae loved how warm and loveable her husband was and the wonderful dad he was to their kids. She enjoyed the time she spent married to him for the 65 years they were together. During his last few years, they spent much time at Palma Casino. They would play $5 here or there- and then win.

Rae has nine grandchildren; with a recent addition, she now has ten greatgrandchildren. Most of her grandchildren are girls, but she does have one grandson. As her kids have grown and built their own families, she has crocheted a special blanket for her grandchildren. Rae also enjoyed painting by number and hung many paintings all over the house. She also played piano and danced. Rae was an avid animal lover and had many dogs and cats.

Rae has lived at Renaissance Village Murrieta for almost 2.5 years and loves her home. She appreciates all the activities program offers and always tries to join in. Rae likes the people and enjoys all the opportunities the community has for residents to stay involved. As a movie buff, she thoroughly enjoys the movies offered each evening.

Faye, Rae, and their three children: Jennie, Linda, and Faye Jr.

Raye and her nine great-grandchildren.

GREAT DAYS AWAIT AT RENAISSANCE

We had a blast marching around the community on Mardi Gras. Jodie and Mike at our PF Changs Lunch Outing.

Check out this cute ground hog that June made!

Patricia made this beautiful Shamrock hanging piece.

Sonia waving as she marched in the Mardi Gras Parade.

Margaret and Desiree painting wine bottles for Valentine’s Day.

RENAISSANCE VILLAGE!

Patrcia and Colleen enjoying the sunshine on the patio.

Rose sharing the beautiful bird house she painted.

Evelyn is rocking that masquerade Rae spending some time with this beautiful pup.

Residents starting the morning with chair exercises! We love how motivated residents are in getting their bodies moving! Keep it up!

Clare and Rosemary decorating Valentine’s Day Cupcakes.

January

Savannah G., Caregiver/Med Tech

Savannah G. has vast experience in healthcare. She attended EMT school, served in the Military Police in the Army, and also worked at another memory care community. Savannah did not grow up with grandparents, so this position allows her to provide love and care as if they were all her grandparents. She enjoys working as a team which, allows everyone to work together and give residents the best care. Savannah loves spending time with her dogs, in the gym, or at boxing competitions.

February

Judy T., Med Tech

Judy grew up with her grandmother, giving her a heart for older people. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in the Philippines. Judy also studied to be an Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant in San Francisco, California, and was awarded Best in Theory. She met her husband, Troy, in college and celebrate 22 years of marriage and three children: Bohdan, Rihanna, and Boris. She loves spending time with her family and pug, Mochi. They enjoy watching movies or shows or going to Round One to bowl.

ANIMAL CROSSWORD

March

Norma P., Cook

Norma enjoyed cooking from a young age and has a wealth of experience in cooking. She worked 14 years at Pechanga Resort Casino and one year at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Norma enjoys the constant strong communication and teamwork of her co-workers. When working with residents, she loves being a part of and contributing to their lives as part of the Renaissance Village Team. Norma and her husband Erasmo celebrate 28 years of marriage and three sons: Marco, Gerardo, and Jorge. She enjoys sharing moments with her family, traveling, and exploring new places when she’s not working.

Leading Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Many Americans have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Our lifestyle choices can have a direct impact on some of these risk factors. It’s never too late to start taking steps toward better heart health and quality of life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the following are some of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

High Blood Pressure: Approximately 70% of American seniors have high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure damages arteries that provide blood flow to the heart, which weakens the heart muscle over time. The heart can become enlarged due to the added workload. Untreated high blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

High Cholesterol: High cholesterol can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits that block blood vessels. Having too much LDL cholesterol, the “bad” kind of cholesterol, can lead to heart disease. Since high cholesterol doesn’t cause symptoms for many people, it’s important to have regular cholesterol screenings. Medication and dietary changes can help lower cholesterol levels.

Diabetes: Age is a big risk factor for type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack than those who don’t have it. Diabetes damages blood vessels and tends to raise “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides. Many people with insulin resistance are also obese, which is another risk factor for heart disease. Exercise and losing excess weight can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels by causing them to thicken and narrow. Smoking

also tends to make the blood more likely to clot. Smokers may have higher triglyceride levels and more “bad” cholesterol. Quitting smoking improves cardiovascular health.

Obesity: It’s estimated that over 30% of Americans are overweight and more than 40% of those are considered obese. Obesity is a contributing factor for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all of which increase the risk of heart disease. Carrying excess weight increases inflammation and puts stress on the heart. Eating a healthy diet and controlling portion size help prevent heart disease.

Sedentary Lifestyle: Those with inactive lifestyles are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Regular physical activity helps with weight loss, lowers blood pressure, and helps prevent diabetes. Even light to moderate exercise is beneficial in maintaining heart health for seniors.

Residents at Renaissance Villages have access to onsite fitness and wellness programs through our partner, EmpowerMe Wellness. Our residents also enjoy healthy, chef-prepared meals served in our restaurant-style dining rooms. Transportation is available to and from appointments, so residents are able to see their doctors as needed. Contact us for a tour of our residential offerings.

Senior Executive Director

Brian Taube briantaube@rvseniorliving.com

Tel: (951) 319-8243

Fax: (951) 319-8246

www.RenaissanceVillages.com License# 331800083

Janae Orona ed@rvseniorliving.com

Viviana Correa vcorrea@rvseniorliving.com

Genesis Roman wellness@rvseniorliving.com

Ask about how you can earn a check for $1,000 when you refer a new resident. share and earn more!