We wish her all the best.

Farewell To Maggie. Faribault Senior Living is so sad, but incredibly happy for Maggie who has accepted a job in Northfield near her home. It is an excellent opportunity for advancing her career and we are so excited for her. Maggie s last day will be Friday, December 2nd. We wish her all the best. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Main Office: 331-6510 Julie Wilson: Executive Director-331-6513 Sarah Valentyn: Assistant Housing Director-331-6512 Lisa Bartz: Director of Health Services-331-6520 Jenny Valentyn: Director of Food Service-331-6515 Jan Barbo: Activities Coordinator-331-6516 Pat Nesburg: Maintenance -331-6518 Salon: 331-6519

Handy Phone Numbers Front Door Access Local Taxi Companies First Choice Shuttle (507) 333-0090 Hiawathaland Bus 1-866-623-7505 Daily News 1-507-333-3100 Star Tribune 1-800-775-4344 Pioneer Press (651) 717-7377 Consolidated 1-855-368-3684 Charter 1-888-438-2427 CenturyLink 1-800-850-5252 During normal business hours 8a-4:30p the front door will remain unlocked. After hours, weekends and holidays guests will need to press 127# to reach a Home Health Aide. If you or your family have questions or concerns please see Sarah or Julie. Carpet Cleaner Information Chem-Dry 507-332-2528 CCS Cleaning & Restoration 507-334-1774

Funny Christmas Jokes: Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: a wrapper! Q: Why is Christmas just like your job? A: You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit. Q: What's the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? A: The Christmas alphabet has Noel. Q: What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? A: Claustrophobic. Q: What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? A: RUDEolph. Q: Why was Santa's little helper depressed? A: Because he had low elf esteem. Q: What do you call a can wearing a Christmas hat? A: A Merry Can (American) Q: What nationality is Santa Claus? A: North Polish. Q: What do you call a kid who doesn't believe in Santa? A: rebel without a Claus. The 4 stages of life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus 2. You don't believe in Santa Claus 3. You dress up as Santa Claus 4. You look like Santa Claus

4 th -Eleanor Johnson 8 th -Alice Horejsi 15 th -Donna Beatty 26 th -Deb Hoffman 31 st Pat Armagost We apologize if we ve missed your birthday. Please let Sarah or Jan know so we can make the correction. Resident Winter Dinner Please watch for more information regarding the resident winter dinner. Tuesday, January 10th, 2017 Nursing Reminders *As a reminder nurses are not available after hours for home visits* Registered Nurses are available M-F 8:30a-4:30p HHA are available 24/7 HHA s do have access to an on call RN for medical questions or concerns. ***For medical emergencies please call 911***

Faribault Senior Living Family Christmas Wish This is a story of a lovely lady, who had 3 boys of her own, she met a man who also had 3 boys, and they came together to form a modern day Brady bunch. The dad in this newly formed family suffered a terrible fall and has been recovering from his injuries. He will forever deal with the after effects of the fall, and is trying to learn his new normal routine. Mom and Dad make their children their #1 priority. As most kids do, these boys are very much into sports and other after school activities, Mom and Dad want their boys to be able to participate however as we know, it gets pretty expensive. According to the person who nominated this family, these boys are very well mannered and respectful, they are hard working and Mom and Dad have worked really hard to mesh this bunch into a family. Mom and Dad have kept faith that things will turn around and always keep moving forward, one day at a time. Recently the home that Mom and Dad were renting was sold, and this family of 8 is looking to relocate, with 6 boys and a Dad who is still recovering from his injury, this has proven to be quite a task that this family is having to undertake. For gift ideas please see the board outside Sarah s office.

Daily Activities Monday 6:30pm 313 Tuesday 10:00am Horse Racing 6:30pm Bridge Wednesday 2:00pm Euchre Thursday 6:30pm 500 Friday 2:00pm Horse Racing 6:30pm Sequence Saturday 1:30p & 6:30p Movie Night-Theater Room 4th Floor 2:00pm Resident Jackpot Bingo 75 Community Room (Lounge if CR is reserved) 2:00pm Horse Racing 3:00pm Euchre Sunday 1:30p & 6:30p Movie Night-Theater Room 4th Floor 2:00pm Resident Jackpot Bingo 75 Community Room (Lounge if CR is reserved) 2:00pm Skip Bo 3:00pm -500 All independent games are played in the lounge unless noted otherwise. Daily coffee social in the dining room at 2:30pm

Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress If you re feeling overwhelmed and stressed, it s time to put the following relaxation plan into action. Once you re feeling relaxed, it will help you find greater happiness and purpose as you go about your day. Ideally, don t wait until stress becomes all-consuming make it a habit to use these relaxation strategies regularly and often, especially before, during and after the holidays. Exercise Exercise affects a neurotransmitter that has an antidepressant-like effect on your brain while helping to decrease muscle tension Spend Time in Nature Even five minutes in nature can help reduce stress and boost your mood, helping you to relax. Participate in Activities You Enjoy Be sure to leave time for the holiday activities you love most, whether it s caroling, decorating your Christmas tree, or writing holiday cards. Stay Positive Those who are optimistic have an easier time dealing with stress, and are more inclined to open themselves up for opportunities to have positive, regenerative experiences. Take a Break or Meditate Taking even 10 minutes to sit quietly and shut out the chaos around you can trigger your relaxation response. Meditating during your breaks can help you to decrease feelings of stress and anxiety even more. Live in the Present Turn off your racing mind and simply focus on only the task at hand. Avoid worrying about what you need to do later in the day or tomorrow (if you have trouble shutting out such thoughts, jot them down on a piece of paper to help clear your mind). Nurture Yourself Try mini-relaxations, or a quick walk to ease tension. Be sure you re eating right, sleeping well and laughing often. Be Grateful Focus on what you re grateful for. Keep a gratitude journal and write down why you re grateful each day. Focus on what you do have this holiday season instead of what you don t. Use Visualization Close your eyes and imagine yourself relaxing on the beach or sitting in front of a cozy fireplace with your family. You can also visualize your perfect holiday, which is especially useful if you re worrying over what might go wrong. (Although, you should let go of the idea that your holiday must be perfect in order to be enjoyable.)

Laundry Room Hours Resident use everyday 6am-3pm Closed everyday 3pm-6am for staff to provide laundry service. Laundry Room Etiquette When using a machine please use your apartment room magnet We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles. Please check your pockets for any items that should not go in the wash. Use Caution if adding bleach please wipe any spills. Please do not overload machines as clothes will not be as clean and this can damage the motor. Be courteous and remove clothes promptly Wipe off the window of the washer after each cycle Please remember to clean the lint traps in the dryers after each use. Do not leave any personal items in the laundry room Garbage & Recycling Etiquette Only cardboard, glass and plastic (no Styrofoam!) Please do not put garbage in the recycling bins. Make sure garbage is bagged before putting down the chute.

Remember office staff are not available on weekends to check phone messages. If you have an emergency please use your pendant. Please continue to put shopping carts in the first floor garbage room after your done using them. If you have not received your newspaper please check the front entrance of the building. If your newspaper was not delivered please call your local newspaper provider. If you are having issues with your cable please call your cable provider for assistance. If you plan on joining the bus trips please keep in mind we re going to a designated destination and we need to stay with the group. During these outings we are responsible for your safety. Please be respectful when smoking and only use the designated smoking area on the back patio. Times and activities are subject to change. Please check the elevator or lounge for updates. Please be respectful with Jan s office space in the library. Items are being taken out of her work space.