True Living Winter 2010

your guide to

WINTER

2010

True Living Tips, news and fun facts for active senior adults

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Upcoming: Say hey, hey, hey to Bill Cosby Page 3

Spotlght: Dining out without leaving home Page 4

Class Act: Senior level learning Page 6

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Out & About

Song & Dance

Upcoming Shows Abound The weeks ahead bring new opportunities to sample all that the greater Philadelphia area offers in the way of first-class music, dance, theater and more.

Day Tripper:

Kimmel Center Highlights: The Philadelphia Orchestra

More than Casinos at the Jersey Shore

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ust a short drive from the Philadelphia area, the Jersey Shore makes for an easy day trip – even during winter.

From Atlantic City’s well-known casinos to quaint antique shops, engaging museums and cultural attractions, landmark piers, arcades and amusements and trolley tours, nearby Jersey beaches offer many popular attractions and events for active senior adults.

Rest Stops Along the route from Pennsylvania to the Jersey shore, check out Renault Winery – a 140 yearold boutique winery, resort and Championship Golf Course – only 15 minutes from Atlantic City. And just south of Atlantic City, don’t miss Lucy the Elephant (a controversial U.S. National Historic Landmark, built in Margate, NJ in 1900).

You can’t miss it.

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March Madness Hitting the boards on the boardwalk in Atlantic City takes on new meaning this March when the 34th Annual Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship begins a new three-day weekend tournament March 12-14. Enjoy this nearby preview of March Madness and the countdown to the Men’s NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis. To purchase tickets, visit any Ticketmaster location, call 800.736.1420 or visit ticketmaster.com.

What’s Old Is New Again The long-running Atlantique City Antiques Show makes its debut as the New Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show March 27-28 (Sat. 10 - 6; Sun. 10 – 5), at the Convention Center. Known for the variety and quality of its dealers, the 2010 show maintains the same standards including 250,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles and fine art, and adding an Appraisal Center.

For show details, including a $3 Coupon, visit www.jmkshows.com.

Convention Center: 609.449.2000

Phillies Fans: Are you ready for some baseball? (from MLB.com)

Aiming for their fourth straight National League East Division crown, The Phillies open 2010 Spring Training at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida March 3rd against the nationallyranked FSU Seminoles and conclude against the Pirates April 3rd at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Enjoy this fun-in-the-sun first peek at newcomers Roy Halladay, Danys Baez, Placido Polanco and more as they prepare for the 2010 season.

For ticket pricing, visit www.philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com or call 727.467.4457.

A dazzling tribute to Bill Cosby as the recipient of this year’s Marian Anderson Award. This Orchestra performance showcases leading classical, jazz, and theatrical artists.

April 6, 2010.

Broadway Series: Disney’s The Lion King March 23- April 24 at the Academy of Music, featuring the score written

by Elton John and Tim Rice. Weekend matinees make for an easy outing with the grandkids! Tickets from $23.

For tickets, call 9 am – 8 pm daily: Broadway Series: 215.731.3333; all other tickets: 215.893.1999

Community Theatre: The 500-seat Performing Arts Theater within Shannondell at Valley Forge is home to King of Prussia Players and Methacton Community Theater, two popular community theater groups.

King of Prussia Players Moon Over Buffalo, the madcap play that marked Carol Burnett’s triumphant return to Broadway after 30 years, closes out the 2009/2010 season. Visit www.kofpplayers.org or call 610.277.9505 for more.

Methacton Community Theater Get your tickets now for MY WAY, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, playing May 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2010 at the Shannondell Performing Arts Theater. For tickets visit www.methactoncommunitytheater.org or call 610.489.6449 for more.

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Spotlight on Dining Out Next Door restaurants – all just steps from your front door. Better still, all are accessible via climate-controlled walkways, so that even during the harshest winter conditions (take a look outside), your stroll is as enjoyable as your meal.

No, this isn’t a luxury cruise ship, although that’s a good guess. It’s Shannondell at Valley Forge.

With not one, but two 110,000 square foot clubhouses offering a half dozen dining options, Shannondell residents enjoy the convenience of top-quality neighborhood eateries, right next door, without ever setting foot outside.

Neighborhood eateries are a hit

cooked simply because it was easier than going out. Now, it’s just as easy to do both. So, whether we stay in or go out, it’s only dependent on our wishes.”

“We’ve always known that the eateries in our community were a big part of delivering that iconic neighborhood feeling,” says Craig Brown, Dining Director at Shannondell.” He adds, “You know, those special places where the staff doesn’t take you for granted, where they know who you are, what you like and they always greet you with

“The dining program at Shannondell was one of the deciding factors for us.” claims John and Barbara, former residents of Wayne. “Sure, we had our favorites in our old neighborhood, but many times we stayed at home and

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uick, name a half a dozen great restaurants within a threeminute walk from your front door.

That’s what we thought.

Unless you live in midtown Manhattan (and we both know that you don’t), chances are that your favorite dining out spots are more than just a hop, skip and jump away – as in a “findyour-keys, bundle-up, brave-thetraffic, find-a-parking-spot,” car ride away.

Now imagine being able to choose, daily, from a Bakery, Bistro, brick oven pizza, Deli and salad bar, buffet, and white linen table service

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a smile. That’s what we’ve done at Shannondell. We’ve created a neighborhood where each dining venue treats you like a local business dependent on earning your business every day. And it shows.”

Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Grand Marnier Strawberries A favorite of Shannondell residents, this dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth but won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overindulged. The strawberries remind you that spring is just around the corner.

Cake Flour, 5 oz Cocoa Powder, Dutch Process, 1 ½ oz Baking Powder, 1 Tsp Egg Whites, 14 oz Confectioners Sugar, 7 oz Cream of Tartar, 1 Tsp Whole Butter, melted & cooled, 1 oz Vanilla Extract, 2 Tsp Strawberries, Fresh, sliced, 2 cups Grand Marnier, 1 oz Sugar, 2 Tbs 1. Combine strawberries, sugar & Grand Marnier and refrigerate.

2. Sift flour, cocoa & baking powder together twice. Reserve.

3. Beat egg whites until thick & foamy.

4. Slowly add Tartar. Beat to medium peaks.

5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the dry ingredients, gently, leaving as much volume as possible.

6. Add butter and vanilla and fold in.

7. Pour batter into a greased 10” spring form pan lined with parchment.

8. Bake at 325’F until cake pulls away from side of pan (~30 min).

9. Allow to cool. Remove from pan and cut into slices.

10. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Attention to dining detail is duly noted by the residents. “When we have guests come to visit, you sense the

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For a taste of Shannondell dining, be our guest for an upcoming Lunch & Learn. For dates and availability, call 610.728.5211.

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Mind & Body

Mind & Body Additionally, Shannondell hosts these Chestnut Hill College classes in the weeks ahead.

Impressionism. Taught by Dr. Sheldon Weintraub, this workshop focuses on the appeal of this art and why it took so long to gain acceptance. Monday, March 15.

Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Conservative? Dr. William Walker, Ph.D. explores Roosevelt’s political values and philosophy as it developed from his days in the New York legislature, Navy Department, the Vice Presidency and Presidency. Wednesday, March 31.

Class Act

Education opportunities for seniors

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ifelong learning programs offer both cerebral stimulation and social connections for senior adults.

And most importantly, they’re just plain fun! From college classes, cultural appreciation sessions, or even a “One Day University” where you can learn from some of the country’s top professors, opportunities abound. So, mark your calendar and sharpen your pencils. There will be a test.

Defining Speeches of the American Century. Discover the power of political oratory and its impact on society and policy in 20th-century America. Friday, May 7, 9:15 a.m.

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Limited seating for the Exploritas classes is available to non-residents of Shannondell. For availability and costs, please call Robin at 610.728.5204.

One Day University!

Through an affiliation with Exploritas, a leader in lifelong learning and educational travel, Shannondell is proud to host the following upcoming programs (includes lunch): All the President’s Men: Inside the E.O.P. Gain insight into the Executive Office of the President through the eyes of the White House Chief of Staff.

Friday, April 9, 9:15 a.m.

Origins of the First World War: General and Immediate Causes. In this twopart program, Dr. Walker addresses the general causes contributing to pre-war tensions, and diplomatic crises and failure of 1914.

Wednesday and Thursday, April 28-29.

U.S. Foreign Policy: Implications, Impact, Common Denominators.

Examine U.S. foreign policy from a global and historical perspective, including challenges in the 21st century. Friday, June 4, 9:15 a.m.

Experience 11 world-class professors from some of the best schools as they teach Their Greatest Courses in One Day in New York City. This all-star lineup includes professors from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and several other of the nation’s top schools.

March 7 and April 25 in New York City and May 16 in Philadelphia. $249. For more, visit www.onedayu.com or call 1.800.219.1815.

The video game room at Shannondell.

Bowled Over:

Wii Bowling In A League Of Its Own (adapted from NPR.org)

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etirees are saying goodbye to shuffleboard and hello to Wii. What is Wii?

It’s an electronic video gaming system from Nintendo that connects to your TV. It’s revolutionized electronic team play and has greatly expanded the appeal of video games among older adults.

On any given afternoon at Shannondell and retirement communities across the country you’ll likely find a group gathered around colorful big screen TVs, wireless control units (and beverages) in-hand, mimicking the movements of rolling a 6-pound bowling ball down the alley at their local lanes. Only with Wii bowling,

the weight of the ball is reduced to just a few ounces of the remote.

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I bowled in a company league for years and have missed the camaraderie and exercise since I retired. But with Wii, I’m able to pick up right where I left off, even using my old cutter.

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Nap Your Way To Better Health

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In fact, the Wii version of bowling has become so popular that there’s even a National Senior League Wii bowling competition dedicated to residents of retirement communities. Competitions include three seasons with community teams across the country competing in conferences via score tabulations and webcam viewing to determine a National Champion. And regardless of which team comes out on top, participants will tell you that the entertainment and social value is reward enough. As one bowler writes, “In the end, Wii all win.”

Famous Napsters:

Famous Nappers:

n a study from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Athens Medical School in Greece, researchers found that (underlying medical conditions notwithstanding), occasional napping decreased a person’s risk for coronary heart disease by 12 percent, but that regular napping decreased risk by a whopping 37 percent!

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apprehension when we take them to lunch or dinner,” notes a long-time Shannondell resident. He goes on, “But when we start naming the options, and more importantly, sharing a meal, you see any hesitation fade to marvel in how we enjoy such an incredible array of options every day.”

As they say, variety is the spice of life.

And when it comes to mealtime, that’s something Shannondell residents savor daily.

Shannondell: An Affordable Step There’s nothing like trying economic cycles to remind us all of the value of true peace of mind. Peace of mind knowing …

• Your entrance fee is 100% refundable*

• You know exactly what your monthly living expenses will be

• You’re protected from rising property taxes and home maintenance costs

• You pay for skilled nursing care only when you need it.

All of this valuable peace of mind is yours as a resident of Shannondell. In fact, affordability is a fundamental characteristic of our lifestyle. Particularly when you consider all of the provided services and top quality amenities that are part of your Shannondell home. Things like a Main Line Health Center, Performing Arts Theater, aquatics & fitness centers, 18-hole golf course, two movie theaters, six dining venues, neighborhood shopping and much more!

For more information, call 610.728.5211 or 1.800.669.2318 today.

Or, visit www.shannondell.com

* In accordance with the Residence & Care Agreement.

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