The Village News
July/August 2010
May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!
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Summer has finally arrived!
I wanted to give you an update on the Customer Satisfaction Surveys. I received 6 out of 40 responses back from Assisted Living and 19 out of 47 back from the nursing facility. I want to thank those of you who participated. Your opinion and ideas are valued and we recognize that your suggestions can improve our community.
These are some of the changes we have put into place after the survey results:
We are please to announce the facility has just purchased a van for our community to be used for scheduled activities and trips. Direct TV has been offered as another choice, beside Mediacom, of service for the entire community. Families suggested we get a pop or coffee machine for guests in the nursing facility instead of having to commute to the Town Center. Pop and candy machines have been installed in the employee break room that you may use as well. If you need assistance please ask the staff. A Bird Aviary has been purchased and placed in the nursing facility common area and Rose will be purchasing birds for the residents to enjoy.
NEW CONSTRUCTION:
You will soon see construction for our new memory care unit in Waukee. This is very exciting and a needed addition to our community. Please watch for notices on the Ground Breaking/Open House Event.
Have a Great Summer,
Yvonne Potter, Executive Director
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To our new residents!
Independent Living
Gordon & Lucy Elrick
 Assisted Living
Maxine Johnson
Harriet Kreager
 Nursing Facility
Charles Pederson
Elden Torstenson
Leona Walker
Norene Hale
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Activity News with Rose
The residents and I have been enjoying the wonderful weather outdoors (when it is not raining). Everything is so green and the flowers are just beautiful. Our garden in the Care Center courtyard is doing very well. We have been enjoying the radishes and the tomato plants, they are really growing.
Our Mother’s Day Tea Party was again a success. We had some great entertainment and again want to thank Lee Kopper for allowing us to use some of her doll collection for our decorations and donating the door prizes.
Please watch for the upcoming activities for July and August. We are going to have a special Patriotic Program on the 1st of July and Julie Moss will be back to entertain us in July.
I am getting a list together of anyone who may be interested in going to Prairie Meadows for an outing. If you are interested please call me (Rose) at 987-4102.
If you know of someone who is interested in getting rid of some outdoor furniture we are looking to add more things to our court yard. Please have them contact me at the number above.
Please keep your activity calendars out, check out the daily activity board and also check on the bulletin boards for additional activities that are posted. We always have some exciting things going on and love to have lots of people take part in these activities.
Sincerely, 
Rose Seibert
Activity Coordinator
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Hello from Assisted Living
I believe some of you have met me, Karen Bode RN, the new Assistant Living Coordinator. I have been trying to meet as many of you and your families as I can on a daily basis. I want to get to know all of you as well as you getting to know me.
I come to you here at The Village with a background of approximately 12 years of hospice experience, was a nurse reviewer at Principal Insurance for several years, have had hospital experience as well and have worked in assisted living.
I was born and raised in Gary, Indiana, and have lived in several cities in Illinois as well as Clear Lake for seven years. I consider Iowa home for the past 24 years.
I am married and have 3 grown children as well as 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
My door is always open and you are more than welcome to come and introduce yourself and tell me something about you which several of you have already done. I am here to assist you in any way I can.
Karen Bode, RN
Assisted Living Coordinator
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Strawberry Crepes with Chocolate Merlot Fudge Sauce
This elegant looking dessert has just the right balance of flavors with the sweet strawberries and rich chocolate wine sauce. Purchase crepes in the produce section of your local supermarket or make your own if you have time.
2 cups sliced strawberries
8 pre-made crepes, warmed
¼ cup Chocolate Merlot Fudge Sauce, warmed
Spoon ¼ cup strawberries in center of each crepe; roll up and place seam side down on a serving plate. Drizzle fudge sauce evenly over crepes. Makes 4 servings.
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE
Waukee Memory Care Ground Breaking Ceremony
And Waukee Senior Campus Open House
Wednesday, July 13th, 2010 10:00 – 11:30AM
Schedule of Events
Ground Breaking Ceremony 10:00 A.M. at construction site
Open House-Following Ceremony, refreshments served.
The Village at Legacy Pointe Towne Centre 1650 Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, IA 50263
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July/August Birthdays |
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Independent Living |
| July |
2 |
Janice Camp |
| July |
5 |
Gladys Grothe |
| July |
8 |
Dorothy Licht |
| July |
28 |
Florence Eichner |
| August |
2 |
Lyle Higens |
| August |
5 |
Pauline Wipperman |
| August |
11 |
Kate Simmons |
| August |
14 |
Betty Thomas |
| August |
16 |
Clara Shoff |
| August |
17 |
Bobbi Meyer |
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Assisted Living |
| July |
25 |
Donna Baldwin |
| July |
31 |
Jake Cushing |
| July |
31 |
Virginia Holmes |
| August |
2 |
Mary Baker |
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Nursing Facility |
| July |
2 |
Sofia Battani |
| July |
13 |
Mary Diehl |
| July |
15 |
Neva Bartelt |
| July |
15 |
Madonna Gardinier |
| July |
19 |
Elsie Miller |
| August |
8 |
Leona Walker |
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Nursing News From Joey
Here we are turning the corner into July already Happy 4th to all of you!! Keep your eyes open as we will be breaking ground on our new Memory Care Unit. As the DON I am so pleased that we will be able to continue to care for the residents in our community as their needs change. Joey Oxenfield RN/DON
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HELPFUL PHONE & EXTENSION NUMBERS
Yvonne Potter Administrator 987-4103 Ext 2002
Joey Oxenfield Director of Nursing 987-4101 Ext 2000
Laurie Grossnickle Information 987-4100 Ext 2014
North Nurses Station 300 Hall 987-4106 Ext 2005
West Nurses Station 200 Hall 987-4105 2004
Karen Bode Assisted Living RN 987-4108 Ext 2007
Vicki Underwood Dietary Supervisor 987-4109 Ext 2008
Mike Potter Maintenance/Food Svc Dir. 987-4116 Ext 2020
Rose Seibert Activity Director 987-4102 Ext 2001
Sarah Lange Admissions/Social Services 987-4114 Ext 2017
Billing Office Corporate Office 763-515-4505
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“It is the mission of The Village at
Legacy Pointe to offer to all seniors a community of
service fostering the principles of individuality,
respect, empowerment, and choice.” |
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Get the PDF version of the newsletter:
July/August 2010
Past Newsletters:
May/June 2010 ~ PDF version
March/April 2010 ~ PDF version
February 2010 ~ PDF version
December
2008/January
2009 ~ PDF version
October/November 2008 ~ PDF version
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