The Boulder Reminder: April

April 2015 Edition
Boulder Estates Congregate and

Assisted 601 Village Drive
Marshall MN, 56258
The Boulder Reminder
April Notes:
April
House Calls with

Amy Nicolas, CNP every
Tuesday morning
See Stepping Stone
for more information
Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? After doing
some research, I found these on the internet, take a peek
House Calls with

Alissa Redding
Podiatrist
NEW: Visits Boulder
Quarterly next visit June
See Stepping Stone
for more information.
If your milk comes in a cardboard container, add a few drops of food

coloring. It's a harmless April Fools joke but the results are pretty
colorful!
Wellness Clinic
Every Thursday at 12:30pm
Sign up with Georgette
$ Stop Hours
Monday, Wednesday, and
Fridays 9:00-10:30 and
Saturdays from
9:30-10:30
Avera Eyewear Clinic

NEXT ONE: June 30th at
10:00am - Lori from Avera
will be coming over for the
Eyewear Clinic at 10:00am
Got Milk?
What's That in Your Apple?

For a fruity April Fools practical joke, get a few gummy worms and
carefully poke them into fresh fruit, particularly apples. Leave a few
apples on the table for friends and family members to snack on see
what happens!
Spare Change
This April Fools practical joke is old but it still works. Superglue
some coins to the sidewalk or any spot that has a lot of
people walking around. Make sure it's an appropriate place then
watch people break fingernails to get the coins.
So as you can see, you can be pretty sneaky when April 1st rolls
around! Just make sure that the person you play a prank on doesnt
get you back, but they just might Remember, spring is here and
we have some great sunny days to look forward to! Lets hope the
saying is trueApril showers bring May flowers!
Inspirationa story to share

Delightful Dolls by Delores
Do you or have you ever wanted to collect something? Did you ever
end up collecting something by accident? My collection started with
one snowman and now I have over 50 I think! I love them and everyone
knows that if they want to get me something at Christmas it can involve
snowmen.
Gifts & Special

Donations
Boulder Estates &
Stepping Stone would like
to say Thank you to the
On the other hand, we have a tenant here at Boulder who has a
following individuals and
collection on purpose! Delores Manke has a very wide variety of dolls
families that recently
and if you have ever seen them or talked to her about them, you will see
made donations.
each one has a story and she tells the stories so well.
*Myron Jerzak, Mary
Noyes, and Bernadine
Noyes for donating prize
money for Bingo.
ANDthank you to
Darlene VanOverbeke for
the great ice cream treats!
Be a heroFight
Hunger!
THANK YOU to all
who donated during
the month of March
for the 2015
Minnesota
Foodshare
Campaign!! Your
kindness helped
support the needs of
many!
As a very small child, Delores was called Dolly so with that kind of nick
name where do you suppose her collection stemmed from? In later
years, she was called Doll and some of her oldest friends will still call
her that to this day. Delores had 3 other sisters and her 2 youngest
ones collected storybook dolls something that is very rare to find
today.
Delores has dolls from different countries and has even made a doll
from scratch (something I would not dare to try)! Some of the dolls in
her collection include American Girl dolls, Diane Effer dolls, Madame
Alexandria dolls, Indian dolls, and Antique dolls. She even has a Laura
Ingalls Wilder doll which I would have to say is my favorite!
Delores used to belong to the Doll Lovers club which began in 1988
(she believes) and had about 8 or so members. She was the secretary
of the club and enjoyed the traveling, shows, and stories.
On Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:30am in the Red Baron room, Delores will
be displaying her dolls and telling a bit about each one of them. Anyone
is welcome to this little presentation.
Thank you Delores for sharing your passion with us! It surely is a
beautiful and unique collection.
Please join us in giving a warm Boulder welcome to:

Jean Waage Apt. #136
Please give a warm hello to Jean Waage. Jean enjoys puzzles and reading. You may
see Jean on occasion attending her Bible Study group in the Boulder library. Welcome
to Boulder Estates Jean! We are so happy you are here!
Vince and Lou VanOverbeke Apt. # 301

Please join me in giving a warm Boulder welcome to Vince and Lou VanOverbeke!
Vince and Lou moved in at the beginning of March. You may have seen this happy
couple out and about around the building. They enjoy playing cards, Pokeno, and
bingo. As they have spent many afternoons at the Senior Center, they are already
familiar with a few faces here at Boulder. They are glad to see old friends, but look
forward to meeting more new neighbors soon! Welcome to your new home Vince and
Lou!
April Birthdays!
Shirley Vonbank April 3
Darlyne Larson April 5
Sophie Sumerfelt April 7
Marlys Reimler April 22
Art VanMoorlehem April 27
Al Bendel April 29
Odds and Ends

Luminaries: Ardys Hughs Apt #249 will be doing luminaries for Relay for Life again this year. If
you would like to purchase some, let her know. They are $10 per bag. Please drop off your bags
with Georgette when completed. Thank you.
Sunday Movie: Just a reminder, the Sunday movie is now listed on the calendar to make it easier
for you to decide if you would like to attend the movie or not. It will now be held in the 1 st floor
activity room at 2:30. Any Sunday sports/games will be independent or on your own and can be
watched in the Red Baron Room if desired.
New meeting dates: Appointments with Alissa Redding DPM Podiatry will now be quarterly not
monthly. The next date will be in June. Please see Stepping Stone for more details.
Information Center - is located on the bulletin board in the lobby for general information. It will
have locations of activities, pictures, and more! So if you want to be in the know, check it out!
Friday Rosary schedule reminder: We want to keep things consistent, so we are holding Rosary at
9:30am on Fridays whether it is independent or with Father Paul. The ONLY EXCEPTION is on
the second Tuesday of the month when the Samuel Readers come at 9:30am, then Rosary will be
at 10:30am. Laughter Club will always be at 10:00am on Fridays EXCEPT on the second Friday
of the month when the Samuel Readers are here.
Thank you to the people who helped out with various duties while Clarence was gone!
Thank you to all who volunteered to help with the Easter Festival on March 28th. It was a big
success!
Cards/puzzles/games: we have cards in various rooms here at Boulder and it was mentioned that
it would be appreciated if those cards stayed in each of their correct rooms so they are available
when needed for card games. Also, we have games and puzzles available on the shelves in the
game room on 1st floor, you are welcome to play those at any time, just make sure they get
returned, thank you!
Reminder - Something new for April: We are excited to offer an Art Adventure activity every
Monday beginning in April at 2:30. This new activity will involve everything in the art world. We
may go outside and enjoy nature, take pictures, visit the Fine Arts Center, do a craft project, or
have an art person come to Boulder and show off their talents. The options are endless. There
will not be a 1:00pm Arts and Crafts Club. Cards and Games will remain on the calendar but will
now be an independent activity. Many of you have already established groups for your card
games, so for those of you who dont, we will provide you with a list of players names so you can set
up your own game.
Cooks Corner
Upcoming Meals at The Summit
*Omelet Breakfast: Tuesday, April 7th from 7:00AM- 8:30AM
*Summit Premiere: Thursday, April 2nd at 11:30AM
*Night at the Summit: Thursday, April 9th at 5:00PM
*Easter Day Dinner: Sunday, April 5th at 11:30AM
Its What We Leave Behind

Reflecting on the passing of Robert Carr I consider myself lucky, and proud, to be a very small part of
what he left behind. Bob was indeed a good man and the world needs more like him. I really
appreciate how simply the Marshall Independent described him: People like Robert Carr dont come
along very often. Some have money but no heart. Some have a big heart but little money. Mr. Carr
had both. He will be missed. But the legacy that he left behind will be remembered for generations to
come.
Our legacy is more than what we leave behind. Our legacy is how we live our lives as we wish to be
remembered. I think Mr. Carr understood this concept very well. He shared his values. He shared his
wisdom. He graciously shared his generosity. Bob knew how to live.
Very few of us can match the fingerprint that Mr. Carr left on our community. But there is one thing that
we can all leave behind for our family and friends--something called a legacy letter.
A legacy letter [also known as an Ethical Will] is a way to share your values, your lifes lessons, your
hopes and dreams for the future, your love, and your forgiveness with your family, friends, and
community. A legacy letter is NOT a legal document but rather a heartfelt expression of the things that
truly matter most in your life. Historically, ethical wills have contained blessings, personal and spiritual
values, and even burial instructions/wishes.
Legacy letters can be written by anyone at anytimemost often at turning points and transitions in our
lives and when facing challenging life situations. What I most like about this concept is that these letters
are usually shared with family and community while the author is still alive and very much present. A
legacy letter may be one of the most cherished and meaningful gifts you can leave to your loved ones.
Even more, the writing of a legacy letter is deeply personal and can be a moving, transformative and
valuable exercise. By articulating what you value now, you can take steps to ensure the continuation of
those values for future generations. The writing process helps you to stop and think, to identify, what
you value most and what you stand for.
Writing a legacy letter helps you come to terms with your mortality by creating something of meaning
that will live on and impress future generations. This exercise can help provide a sense of
completeness in our liveswhich is a positive thing. It is a great thing to look back on all that you have
accomplished and all that you have given. It is rewarding to look at the things youve invested in and
treasure the payout.
And after-all, if we dont tell our stories and the stories from whence we came our life story will be lost
forever. We all want to be remembered. We all leave something behind. Writing a legacy letter is a
wonderful way to share your life and how you want to be remembered. Think of it as a love letter to
your family, your friends, and/or your community.
Ethical Wills: Putting Your Values on Paper (Second Edition) is an excellent book on this topic. It is
written by Barry K. Baines, M.D. who is by far the foremost expert on the subject. The book is a
comprehensive resource that provides information on the rich history of Ethical Wills, various
approaches you can use to write your legacy letter, and an assortment of examples to inspire your
writing. More thoughts and additional resources can also be found on-line at www.celebrationsoflife.net
In closing, this months Food for Thought comes from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve.
You don't have to have a college degree to serve.
You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve....
You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve.
You only need a heart full of grace.
A soul generated by love.
Cheers to your health, your happiness, and to the legacy by which you will be remembered!
~ TODD
PS: I would like to say a big Thank You! to all the thoughtful readers who have expressed an interest
in this column. Your kind words of encouragement are so greatly appreciated. Your readership is
valued. Book available soonask Todd
News from Boulder Creek

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The Power of Pets

There is a great deal of information that has been published about the benefits of pet therapy (or
animal-assisted therapy) in the general population as well as with people with dementia. Individuals
who like animals generally respond well to their presence and experience positive effects to overall
psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. We know that having pets can help in lowering blood
pressure, lessening anxiety, and even reducing feelings of depression. People with Alzheimers and
other forms of dementia have also been found to benefit significantly from pet therapy in a number of
ways:
An improved social response with increased opportunity for nonverbal communication

A reduction in feelings of loneliness and isolation
A reduction in agitation or other negative behaviors
An elevation in mood evidenced by smiling, laughter, and other signs of pleasure
A decrease in stress and anxiety
A sense of purposehelping groom the dog, giving it a treat, throwing it a ball
An increase in appetite following the pets visit
Factors to Consider
First, do an assessment to determine whether the person is a candidate. If someone does not
like animals or is afraid of them, they will not benefit from pet therapy.
Choose the right animal for the right person with attention to size, temperament, and activity
level.
All animals must be well trained and have all the necessary certifications and veterinary records
to meet regulatory requirements.
Determine the best time of day for the visit in order to maximize the persons ability to interact
and enjoy the animal.
Its Not Just About Dogs
Often when people think of pet therapy, they think of dogs. However, cats are also excellent choices as
well as many other kinds of animals, including rabbits, birds, miniature horses, alpacas, pigs, and more.
Hope you have a great April,

Jamie Lanners
Housing Manager
Change the first letter game

Make one word into a new word by changing the
first letter. Example: Change a small bed (cot)
to a plot of land (lot).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Change a musical instrument _____ to a yellow food ______.

Change a motor vehicle _____ to a glass container ______.
Change a fruit ______ to a coin ______.
Change a piece of jewelry ______ to a male ruler ______.
Change a horn sound ______ to a type of footwear ______.
Change a root vegetable ______ to a bird ______.
Change a handymans implement ______ to a small area of
stilled water ______.
8. Change a horned animal ______ to a fruit preserve ______.
9. Change a unit of time ______ to an eye secretion ______.
10. Change a solar power source ______ to a hot dog roll _____.
11. Change a sweeping implement ______ to a sound a car
makes ______.
12. Change a vibration that travels through air ______ to a
laceration ______.
Change the first letter

(solution)
1. horn, corn
2. car, jar
3. lime, dime
4. ring, king
5. toot, boot
6. carrot, parrot
7. tool, pool
8. ram, jam
9. year, tear
10. sun, bun
11. broom, vroom
12. sound, wound
Stepping Stone News

National Nutrition Month reinforces the importance of nutrition as a key component of good health
along with exercise. A slogan Ive heard is Eat right, with color. Including colorful fruits, vegetables
and grains in your diet is the first step toward good nutrition. With good nutrition comes better physical
health and better mental health. When you are doing something good for yourself, doesnt it make you
feel good?
A trap many of us fall into is getting good nutritious foods, then eating too much of a good thing. Good
health is a balance of correct portions of nutritious foods and exercise. Proper diet and exercise go
hand-in-hand toward wellness; you cant do one and not the other for a healthy life.
This month I have included information from the American Dietetic Association. This organization is all
about healthy, good-for-you food. If you would like to learn more about this topic you can visit their web
site at www.eatright.org . Stepping Home Health Care can help you find answers to your questions
about living a healthier lifestyle. This is a service we provide to all Boulder Estates tenants, free of
charge.
Mother always said, Eat your fruits and vegetables, and even today, mother still knows best. Back in
the day, we didnt have to do our exercise, because making a living was full of physical labor/exercise.
I remember Dad saying, Ok, lunch is over and its time to get back to work. I guess Dad would have
been todays exercise coach!
To your good health,
~Tammy and the staff of Stepping Stone
My grateful thought for today: I am thankful to see the geese flying NORTH!
Picture Pages
All pictures were taken
at the Easter Festival on
March 28ththe picture
to the left is the House of
Hope gals who we raised
money for and who
volunteered
Look at that cute

bunnysay
cheese!
Prizes for the

eggs the kids
collected!
Having more
fun with that
bunny

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April 2015 Edition

Boulder Estates Congregate and

The Boulder Reminder

House Calls with

House Calls with

If your milk comes in a cardboard container, add a few drops of food

Avera Eyewear Clinic

What's That in Your Apple?

Inspirationa story to share

Gifts & Special

Please join us in giving a warm Boulder welcome to:

Vince and Lou VanOverbeke Apt. # 301

Odds and Ends

Its What We Leave Behind

News from Boulder Creek

The Power of Pets

An improved social response with increased opportunity for nonverbal communication

Hope you have a great April,

Change the first letter game

Change a musical instrument _____ to a yellow food ______.

Change the first letter

Stepping Stone News

Look at that cute

Prizes for the

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