CLC Informer February 8, 2010
Topic: News from Cedar Living Center

• Birthday Party: The February Birthday Party will be held on Thursday, February 11 out in the Dining Room at 2:30 p.m. Hope you join us for the party for loads of fun, good eats, and lots of good company to visit with. Though there are no February birthdays, we will have a good time anyway. See you there!
• Valentine's Day: We have been busy finishing up plans for Valentine's Day. The arts and crafts group will meet out in the Dining Room on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00. We will work on Valentine's cards for family, staff and friends. There will be a box or bag for Valentines at the Nurses' Station. Cards that are put in the bag should be for residents and staff only. The dietary department is planning a special dinner on February 10th. Remember President's Day on February 15. We will have trivia and puzzles on that day.
• Sweetheart Open House: Please invite your family and friends to come on Saturday afternoon to the Sweetheart Open House at 2:00. We will have drinks, snacks, games and loads of fun. Hope to see you there.
• Sweetheart Lunch: On Wednesday, February 10 at 12:00 Noon we will have a special lunch for the Sweethearts out on the Patio. Spouses and their wives or husbands will get together and have a special lunch.
• Valentine's Dance: On Wednesday evening there will be lots of action on the floor of the CLC Dining Room, with lots of movin' and shakin' going on. The Valentine's Dance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the dance. Be sure to invite your family and friends to join us at the dance. We are planning to have a great time with lots of fun and some good eatin'. Hope to see everyone there!
• Game Night: Game night has been cancelled this week because of the dance on Wednesday evening. We will have game night on Friday night the following week, February 19, at 6:30 p.m.
• Olympics: The Olympics will begin on Friday, February 12 and continue through February 28. For those who enjoy the Olympics.....Have Fun!!

Menus for the Week of February 8-14:

Monday Noon: Hearty Beef Stew, Mixed Green Salad and Biscuit
Monday Evening: Turkey Salad Sandwich with Sliced Tomato and Soup
Tuesday Noon: Chicken and dumplings, Green Beans and Mushrooms
Tuesday Evening: Western Omelets, Cauliflower and Cheesecake
Wednesday Noon: Pot roast, Twice-Baked Potatoes and Green Beans
Wednesday Evening: Fish n' Chips on Crescent
Thursday Noon: BBQ Ribs, Corn and Western Potatoes
Thursday Evening: Cheese Pizza and Marinated Vegetable Salad
Friday Noon: Lemon Pepper Baked Fish, Potato Pancakes and Spinach
Friday Evening: Beef and Noodles and Vegetable Blend
Saturday Noon: Roast Pork, Sweet Potatoes and Cabbage
Saturday Evening: Sloppy Joes, Tator Tots and Carrot Raisin Salad
Sunday Noon: Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Dressing and Beans
Sunday Evening: Sausage with Peppers and Onions and Potato Wedges

Activities for the Week of January 11 - 17:

Monday: 11:15 Exercise
1:00 Sam's Story
2:00 Half-A-Millionaire Games and Snacks
4:00 Sing - A - Long
Tuesday: 9:30 Tea Time & Trivia
11:15 Exercise
2:00 Bingo
2:30 Coffee
4:00 Story Time
Wednesday:
11:15 Exercise
12:00 Sweetheart Lunch
2:00 Arts and Crafts
4:00 Bible Study
Thursday: 11:00 Catholic Service
2:30 February Birthday Party
4:00 Oberlin Herald
Friday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Baking
3:00 Tasting
4:15 Sunshine Group
Saturday: 10:00 Coffee Club
2:00 Sweetheart Open House
Sunday: 3:30 Worship Service (St. John's Lutheran)
Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone!

CLC News February 8, 2010
Topic: From the Oberlin Herald

• We have a great week of festivities planned in honor of Valentine's Day. We would especially like to include the public in two of the events planned this week. We will have a dance on Wednesday night starting at 7:00 in the Cedar Living Center dining room. Vic Mowry of Hoxie and his band will be providing the music. Please join the residents for this special evening.
• There will be an open house in the Cedar Living Center dining room on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to come share cookies and punch with the residents as we celebrate Valentine's Day. Your visits are always a wonderful way to share your love and respect with the residents at Cedar Living Center.
• This past Monday was filled with music. Residents played a game of "name that tune" in the afternoon. Myrna Jones and Mary Ann Amack led the sing-along time before supper on Monday.
  Joan Noble won the first bingo on Tuesday afternoon and Elsie Goodnight won the blackout game.
• Pastor Charlotte Strecker-Baseler of the Faith Lutheran Church gave the monthly Communion service on the Cedar Living Center patio before supper on Tuesday.
• Staff member Anita Ketterl celebrated her birthday on Wednesday by sharing strawberry shortcake with the residents.
• Lots of prizes were given out at the dice game played on Wednesday afternoon. Players included Darlene Fisher, Irene Fringer, Elsie Goodnight, Inez Jackson, Fern Jording, Edna Mott, Agnes Pruitt, Aleen Van Vleet, and Mary Votapka.
• Stuart Euhus gave the Bible study lesson on Wednesday afternoon.
• Fr. Mark Berland brought Communion for the Catholic residents on Thursday morning.
• The craft group met on Thursday afternoon to finish making Valentine's Day decorations. Several residents met on Thursday evening for a game night.
• The baking group made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on Friday afternoon. After the cookies were gone, the pinochle players met for a game hosted by Judy Jackson of Norcatur.

Recent Visitors:

Marj Law, Lakewood, CO
Carol Kompus, Herndon
Linda Bosler, Herndon
Les & Myrna Pettera, Loveland
Lillian Sulzman, Dresden
Julie & Bob Hafner, Herndon
Jan Sattler, Atwood
Helen Muirhead, Dresden
Doyle & Kay Brown, Jennings
Alysha Tadlock, Goodland
Steve & Barb Brown, Selden
Caroyln Strevey, Norcatur
Deb Marshall, Norcatur

Mary McEvoy
Mildred Holmdahl
Connie Olson
Gary & Jan Walter
Lyle Gamblin
Mert McEvoy

CLC News February 1, 2010
Topic: From the Oberlin Herald

• There was lots of laughter at the bowling game played in the Cedar Living Center dining room on Monday afternoon. Residents who joined in on the fun included Dale Butler, Darlene Fisher, Irene Fringer, Elsie Goodnight, Ruth Havel, Donna Kent, Joan Noble, Jim Plotts, Agnes Pruitt, Blanche Skubal, and Delores Wheeler.
• Mary Ann Amack and Myrna Jones led the sing-along time before supper on Monday afternoon.
• Dale Butler and Edna Mott tied for the first bingo on Tuesday afternoon. Jean Skubal won the blackout game.
• The creative juices were flowing when the craft group met on Wednesday afternoon to work on Valentines.
• Stuart Euhus gave the Bible study lesson on Wednesday afternoon.
• Fr. Mark Berland brought Communion for the Catholic residents on Thursday morning.
• There were lots of winners on Thursday afternoon when residents met for a game of dice.
• The baking group met to make chocolate chip cookies on Friday afternoon. Fortunately, they made a big batch so they had plenty to share with other residents, staff, and guests.
• Jean Skubal returned to her home in Leoville on Friday after a short stay at Cedar Living Center. Staff members also bid a fond farewell this week to Frances Schiessler who has moved to an apartment in Oberlin.
• Elsie Goodnight and Edna Mott attended funeral services for Robert Vaughn on Saturday morning. Mr. Vaughn was a grandson of Mrs. Goodnight and a nephew of Mrs. Mott. Family members met for a pizza supper on the Cedar Living Center patio on Friday evening.
• Blanche Skubal was the guest of honor at a birthday celebration at noon on Saturday hosted by her daughter, Lillian Sulzman. Mrs. Sulzman provided cake and ice cream for all of the residents and staff.

Recent Visitors:

Pete & Eileen Portschy, Herndon
Deanna Sumner, Norcatur
Gene Kleidosty, Herndon
Carol Kompus, Herndon
Cheri Kastens, Herndon
Lillian Sulzman, Dresden
Gregg Sayer, Cambridge
Lad & Lori Truetken, Sekden
Jim & Carolyn Plotts, Norcatur

Earl Brown
Marilyn Gamblin
Wendy & Gage Scott
Mirium Fisher
Millie Lippelmann
Lois Lamb
Eunice Richards
Gary & Janelle Walter
Lyle Gamblin
Gladys Geis
Dolores Koerperich
John & Dianne Bremer
Robert Fringer
Sandra Young

CLC Informer February 1, 2010
Topic: News from Cedar Living Center
CLC INFORMER
February 1, 2010

Super Bowl: All football fans will want to catch the big game on Sunday, February 7. The teams that will be playing this year are the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. Enjoy the game.

Valentine's Day: February 14 is a couple of weeks away. We are planning several fun activities during the week of February 8 through 14 in honor of Valentine's Day. We will have a Sweetheart Luncheon on February 10 at 12:00 Noon for the husbands and wives. On Friday at Baking and Tasting, we will be making heart shaped cookies with pink and red frosting. On Saturday, February 13 we will have a Sweetheart Open House from 2:00 to 3:00. You are welcome to invite your family and friends to celebrate with us.

Communion Services: Pastor Charlotte will be here on Tuesday, February 2 at 4:15 p.m. out on the patio for Communion. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Wear Red Day: Friday, February 5 is National Wear Read Day. This is a national day of awareness for cardiovascular disease in women.

Ground Hog Day: Ground Hog Day is February 2. Let's hope the ground hog does not see his shadow. If he does, the forecast is for six more weeks of winter. I don't know about you, but I do not want six more weeks of winter. I'm ready for summer!

Dates To Celebrate:
February 1: Anniversary of the introduction of the GI Joe Toy Figure (1964)
February 2: Groundhog Day-According to Legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow when he comes out of his hole, there will be sic more weeks of winter.
February 3: American Painter's Day-This day is held on the birth anniversary of artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894-1978).
February 4: National Homemade Soup Day
February 5: National Wear Red Day
February 6: 65th Birth Anniversary of Bob Marley (1945-1981)
February 7: Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day

Menus for the Week of February 1-7:

Monday Noon: Roast Pork, Wild Rice Blend and Carrots
Monday Evening: Cheeseburger on a Bun and Potato Salad
Tuesday Noon: Beef Stroganoff and Peas
Tuesday Evening: Taco Salad and Gingersnap Cookie
Wednesday Noon: Fillet of Fish, Potatoes O'Brien and Seasoned Beets
Wednesday Evening: Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes and Asparagus
Thursday Noon: Resident's Choice Meal
Thursday Evening: Pasta Primavera with Ham and Herbed Green Beans
Friday Noon: Hawaiian Fish, Rice with Mushrooms and Spinach
Friday Evening: Chicken Tenders, Potatoes and Coleslaw
Saturday Noon: Spaghetti, Green Beans and Garlic Bread
Saturday Evening: Soup, Steak Fries and Tuna Melt Sandwich
Sunday Noon: Roast Beef, Oven Browned Potatoes, and Peas & Carrots
Sunday Evening: Honey-Mustard Chicken, Broccoli and Potatoes

Activities for the Week of February 1-7:

Monday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Name That Tune
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Sing - A - Long
Tuesday: 9:30 Tea Time & Trivia
11:15 Exercise
2:00 Bingo
2:30 Coffee
4:15 Communion
Wednesday:
11:15 Exercise
2:30 Dice Game
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Bible Study
Thursday: 11:00 Catholic Service
2:00 Penny Cards
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Oberlin Herald
6:30 Game Night
Friday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Baking
3:00 Tasting
4:15 Sunshine Group
Saturday: 10:00 Coffee Club
2:00 Movie Time
Sunday: 3:30 Worship Service (United Church)

 

CLC Informer January 25, 2010
Topic: News from Cedar Living Center

Kansas Day: Friday, January 29 is Kansas Day. Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861. In honor of Kansas Day we will devote some time to Kansas Trivia on Friday at 4:30 out in the Dining Room. You are invited to attend. Hope to see you all there.
Happy Birthday: Blanche Skubal will celebrate her special day on Thursday, January 28. Everyone wish Blanche a very Happy Birthday.
Birthday Party: A birthday party for Blanche Skubal will take place on Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. Everyone is invited to attend. Be sure to be there so you won't miss out on the fun. We hope to see you all there!
Dates to Celebrate:

• January 25 is the anniversary of the first Winter Olympics (1924)
• January 25 is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day & National Intravenous Nurse Day
• January 26 is National Peanut Brittle Day
• January 27 is National Compliment Day & National Kazoo Day
• January 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day & National Clothes Clashing Day
• January 29 is National Corn Chip Day, Fun at Work Day & National Puzzle Day
• January 30 is the Birthday Anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945). Roosevelt was the 32nd U.S. President and was elected to four terms.
• January 31 is the Anniversary of the Invention of Twist-Off Bottle Caps (1956) & the Birth Anniversary of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972). Robinson was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. He was a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
  

Humor for the Day: Here are some real headlines: "Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft " & "Local High School Dropouts Cut In Half".
 

More Humor for the Day:
John: Did you hear what happened to George at his job at the pork and bean cannery?
Susan: No. What happened?
John: He made a mistake and put the beans in the can upside down. After the beans hit the supermarket shelves, the entire lot had to be recalled. It was a real consumer problem because it gave everyone who at those beans a bad case of the hiccups.

Menus for the Week of January 25-31:

Monday Noon: BBQ Glazed Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes & Carrots
Monday Evening: Open-Faced Roast Beef with Gravy & Peas
Tuesday Noon: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy & Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday Evening: Baked Cheese Lasagna, Garden Salad & Garlic Bread
Wednesday Noon: Roast Turkey, Dressing & Vegetable Blend
Wednesday Evening: Philly Swiss Sandwich, Coleslaw & Potato Gems
Thursday Noon: Baked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese & Seasoned Broccoli
Thursday Evening: Shepherd's Pie & House Salad
Friday Noon: Fish, Creamy Potato Casserole & Mixed Vegetables
Friday Evening: Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Tomatoes & Parmesan Bread
Saturday Noon: Sherry Beef Tips, Pasta & Broccoli
Saturday Evening: Soup with Crackers, Turkey Salad Sandwich & Potato Chips
Sunday Noon: Roast Beef, Buttered New Potatoes and Green Beans
Sunday Evening: Ravioli, Italian Blend Vegetables & Herb Bread

Activities for the Week of January 11 - 17:

Monday: 11:15 Exercise
2:30 Bowling
4:00 Sing - A - Long
Tuesday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Bingo
2:30 Coffee
4:00 Story Time
Wednesday: 9:30 Tea Time & Trivia
11:15 Exercise
2:00 Arts & Crafts
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Bible Study
Thursday:
11:00 Catholic Services
2:00 Dice Game
3:00 Snacks
4:00 Oberlin Herald
6:30 Game Night
Friday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Baking
3:00 Tasting
4:15 Sunshine Group
4:30 Talk on Kansas Day & Kansas Trivia
Saturday: 10:00 Coffee Club
2:00 Birthday Party
Sunday: 3:30 Worship Service (Catholic-Fr. Mark)

CLC News January 25, 2010
Topic: From the Oberlin Herald

• Residents met on Monday afternoon for a game of dice. There were several high rollers, but win or lose, everyone had a good time.
• Mary Ann Amack and Myrna Jones led the sing-along time before supper on Monday afternoon.
• Elsie Goodnight won the first bingo on Tuesday afternoon. Her luck carried over to the blackout game where she tied with Donna Kent for the big win. Opal Huntley, Marian Dempewolf, and Ila Ray assisted with bingo.
• Judy Jackson hosted pinochle players Aleen Van Vleet, Elsie Goodnight, and Mary Votapka on Wednesday afternoon.
• Several residents met for an afternoon at the movies on Wednesday. The group watched "The Wizard of Oz" and feasted on popcorn, soda pop, and other snacks.
• Stuart Euhus gave the Bible study lesson on Wednesday afternoon.
• The Zeta Nu Club hosted the January birthday party on Thursday afternoon in the Cedar Living Center dining room. Musical entertainment was provided by Pastor Chris Nelson. Those being honored with January birthdays were Darlene Fisher, Frances Schiessler, and Blanche Skubal. Each received a birthday balloon.
• The baking group made chocolate oatmeal cookies on Friday afternoon. Charlotte Kurtz hosted a game night on Friday. The poker players also met for a game on Friday night.
• Pastor Doug Mason of the Lund Covenant Church gave the Worship Service on Sunday afternoon.
• The dietary department teamed up with the activity department to host an ice cream sundae party on Sunday evening. Staff members Anna Cressler, Erin Jeffrey, Vicky Sylvester, and Teresa Shaughnessy made the sundaes, which were a big hit with all the residents.

Recent Visitors:

Delpha Sis, Atwood
Anna Sis, Atwood
Lillian Sulzman, Dresden
Linda Bosler, Herndon
Julie Hafner, Herndon
Carol Kompus, Herndon
Sharon Gamblin, Columbus,NE
Adrian Walker, Elle & Will, Lincoln, NE
Brian, Mary, & Katelyn Clark, Atwood
Mary Rath, St. Francis

Connie Olson
Sandra Young
Marilyn Gamblin
Royal Fisher
Julie Schiessler
Dolores Koeperich
Deb Marshall
Max & Veanna Carman

CLC Informer January 18, 2010
Topic: News from Cedar Living Center

• Schedule Changes: On Monday, January 18 we will be playing the Dice Game instead of the regularly scheduled Half-A-Millionaire Game. Hope to see you there.
• Birthdays: Darlene Fisher is having a birthday on Tuesday, January 19. Happy Birthday, Darlene. We hope you have a great birthday. Be sure to wish Darlene a Happy Birthday when you see her.
• January Birthday Party: The CLC Birthday Party is scheduled for Thursday, January 21 at 2:30 in the dining room. Be sure to join us for the good treats and fun. The birthdays for January are Frances Schiessler, Darlene Fisher and Blanche Skubal. Please wish these ladies a Happy Birthday when you see them. We hope to see you at the CLC Birthday Party!
• Catholic Services: There will be no Catholic Services this week
• Other Changes: No special activities will be happening on Thursday until 2:30. Charlotte will not be here until 12:00 noon on Thursday. Game night is scheduled for Friday evening.
• Game Night: Game night will be 6:30 p.m. Friday evening out in the dining room. Be sure to come out, play games with us and join in the fun. Snacks will be served following the games.
• Resident Council Meeting: The Resident Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19 at 4:00 p.m. out on the Patio. If you have anything you want to discuss or have any complaints or problems, this would be a good time to share them. Teresa will be at the meeting if you have anything you would like to discuss. If you are not able to go to this meeting and have a concern, you may talk to either Teresa or Charlotte anytime.
• Dates to Celebrate:
  January 18 is U.S. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, observed as a national holiday.
  January 19 is the Anniversary of the Patent of the Tin Can (1825).
  January 20 is Maintenance Day.
  January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day.
  January 22 is Answer Your Cat's Questions Day.
  January 23 is National Pie Day.

Menus for the Week of January 18-24:

Monday Noon: Baked Fish Almondine, Wild Rice Blend and Seasoned Broccoli
Monday Evening: Stuffed Green Pepper and Cauliflower
Tuesday Noon: Pot Roast and Vegetables
Tuesday Evening: Spinach Tortellini Casserole, Corn Medley and Bread Stick
Wednesday Noon: Oven Fried Chicken, Sweet Potato Casserole and Vegetable
Wednesday Evening: BBQ Beef on a Bun with Sliced Tomato and Onion, Potato Salad
Thursday Noon: Meat Loaf, Skillet Fried Potatoes and Glazed Carrots
Thursday Evening: Ham Divan with Mornay Sauce, Crumb Noodle and Green Beans
Friday Noon: Lemon Baked Fish, Toasted Herb Rice and Peas
Friday Evening: Lasagna, Garlic Bread and Green Beans
Saturday Noon: Baked Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Blend
Saturday Evening: Chicken A La King on Biscuit and Mixed Green Salad
Sunday Noon: Teriyaki Glazed Pork Loin, Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans
Sunday Evening: Beef Vegetable Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich and Tomato Cucumber Salad

Activities for the Week of January 11 - 17:

Monday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Dice Game
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Sing - A - Long
Tuesday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Bingo
2:30 Coffee
4:00 Resident Council Meeting
Wednesday: 9:30 Tea Time & Trivia
11:15 Exercise
1:30 Pinochle
2:00 Movie Time and Popcorn
4:00 Bible Study
Thursday: 2:30 CLC Birthday Party
4:00 Oberlin Herald
Friday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Baking
3:00 Tasting
4:15 Sunshine Group
6:30 Game Night
Saturday: 10:00 Coffee Club
2:00 Movie Time
Sunday: 3:30 Worship Service (Lund Covenant)
6:00 Sundaes on Sunday

 

CLC News January 18, 2010
Topic: From the Oberlin Herald

• The penny card players met on Monday afternoon to get the week off to a lively start. Those joining in on the game included Darlene Fisher, Irene Fringer, Elsie Goodnight, Donna Kent, Edna Mott, Joan Noble, Agnes Pruitt, Blanche Skubal, Jean Skubal, and Delores Wheeler.
• The Royal Neighbors held their monthly meeting on the Cedar Living Center patio on Monday afternoon.
• Myrna Jones and Mary Ann Amack led the sing-along time before supper on Monday.
• Joan Noble won the first bingo on Tuesday afternoon and Aleen Van Vleet won the blackout game. Volunteers Ila Ray, Opal Huntley, and Marian Dempewolf assisted with the game.
• Pastor Charlotte Strecker-Baseler of the Faith Lutheran Church gave the monthly Communion service on the Cedar Living Center patio Tuesday afternoon.
• Charlotte Kurtz hosted a game night for residents in the Cedar Living Center dining room on Tuesday evening.
• The craft group met on Wednesday afternoon to work on Valentine's Day decorations.
• Stuart Euhus gave the Bible study lesson on Wednesday afternoon.
• Fr. Mark Berland brought Communion for the Catholic residents on Thursday morning.
• Elsie Goodnight was the big winner at the word game social hour held on Thursday afternoon.
• The baking group drew a big crowd when they met to make chocolate chip cookies on Friday afternoon.

Recent Visitors:

Lillian Sulzman, Dresden
Carol Kompus, Herndon
Gregg Sayer, Cambridge
Chris Wood, Herndon
Jan Sattler, Atwood
Rhonda Wildeman, Jennings
Kelly Olson, Manhattan
Ron Wenger, Dayton, Tennessee

Lois Lamb
Phyllis Screen
Gladys Geis
Max & Veanna Carman
Dolores Koeperich
Eunice Richards
Robert & Penny Fringer
Pastor John & Lisa Paulson
Connie Olson
Gail & Kay Marcuson

                                                                            ~Teresa Shaughnessy

CLC News January 11, 2010
Topic: From the Oberlin Herald

• Sympathy is extended to the family of Elton O'Hare who passed away last week at Cedar Living Center.
• Monday was a musical afternoon with residents playing a game of Name That Tune followed by sing-along time before supper. Mary Ann Amack led the sing-along.
• Fern Wenger won the first bingo on Tuesday afternoon. The blackout game ended in a three way tie between Elsie Goodnight, Mary Votapka, and Irene Fringer.
• The craft group began working on Valentine's Day decorations on Wednesday afternoon.
• Fr. Mark Berland brought Communion for the Catholic residents on Thursday morning.
• There were lots of winners at the dice game played on Thursday afternoon. Residents joining in on the fun included Dale Butler, Darlene Fisher, Irene Fringer, Elsie Goodnight, Donna Kent, Edna Mott, Joan Noble, Jim Pltts, Agnes Pruitt, Fern Wenger, Delores Wheeler, and Jean Skubal.
• The baking group made sugar cookies on Friday afternoon. The cookies were a big hit with residents, staff, and guests.
• Several residents met on Friday night for a game of music bingo. Charlotte reports that everyone who participated had a good time.

Recent Visitors:

Lad & Lori Truetken, Selden
Lillian Sulzman, Dresden
Carol Kompus, Herndon
Linda Bosler, Herndon
Steve Skubal, Leoville
Julie & Bob Hafner, Herndon

Eunice Richards
Varlan & Catherine Neal
Dorothy Moore
Gladys Geis
Max & Veanna Carman
Ila Ray
Opal Huntley
Marian Dempewolf

CLC Informer January11, 2010
Topic: News from Cedar Living Center
Schedule Changes: We will be playing Penny Card on Monday at 2:00 PM instead of Dice Game. On Thursday at 2 PM we will be playing Half - A - Millionaire Game instead of Penny Cards. This will be lots of fun. Be sure to join us on Monday & Thursday at 2 PM and don't miss out on the fun! Hope to see you there. Also there will be Arts and Crafts on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 2:00 instead of Movie Time. We need to get the hearts finished for Valentine's Day for the rails. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Bible Study: Stuart Euhus will be here on Wednesday, Jan.13 at 4:00 out on the Patio. Everyone is invited to attend.

Communion: Pastor Charlotte from the Faith Lutheran Church will be here on Tuesday afternoon at 4:15 for the monthly Communion Service. Anyone who wants to attend to receive communion is welcome to attend.

Game Night: Game Night will be on Tuesday night this week at 6:30 PM. We always gave a good time when we get together on Game nights. It is a lot of fun! Hope to see you there on Tuesday night.

Fun and Games: On Saturday at 2 PM in the Dining Room we are going to have fun and games out in the dining room. We always have a good time.

Dates To Celebrate:
January 11th is National Clean-off-your-desk Day . January 12th is Anniversary of the TV Premiers of Batman (1966), All in the Family (1971), and Dynasty (1981).
Jan. 13th is Frisbee's Birthday (1957) & Make Your Dreams Come True Day.
Jan. 15th is Hat Day - On Jan. 15th wear your craziest hat and let's have some fun.
Jan. 16th is National Learn to Ski Day.
Jan. 17th is Birth Anniversary of Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) & Birthday of Popeye The Sailor Man (1929).

Advice For The Day:" Reach for the stars, even if you have to stand on a cactus."- Susan Longacre.

Menus for the Week of January 11 - 17:

Monday Noon: Beef Brisket, Parslied Red Potatoes & Cabbage & Carrots
Monday Evening: Fish Patty on a Bun, French Fries & Green Pea Salad
Tuesday Noon: Scalloped Chicken w/ Mushrooms, Garden Rice & Peas
Tuesday Evening: Hearty Vegetable Soup & Roast Beef Sandwich
Wednesday Noon: Baked Ham, Sweet Potato Fries & Spinach
Wednesday Evening: Cheese Ravioli, Parslied Cauliflower & Tossed Salad
Thursday Noon: Savory Roasted Chicken, Rice Pilaf & Broccoli
Thursday Evening: Patty Melt Sandwich, Apple Slaw & Pickle Spear
Friday Noon: Crunchy Oven Fry Tilapia, Au Gratin Potatoes & Asparagus
Friday Evening: Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, Green/Gold Beans & Garlic Bread
Saturday Noon: Roast Beef / Gravy, Noodles & Carrots
Saturday Evening: Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Peas
Sunday Noon: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Baked Potato & Carrots
Sunday Evening: Chicken Noodle Soup, Rueben Sandwich & Steak Fries

Activities for the Week of January 11 - 17:

Monday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Penny Card
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Sing - A - Long
Tuesday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Bingo
2:30 Coffee
4:15 Communion
6:30 Game Night
Wednesday: 9:30 Tea Time & Trivia
11:15 Exercise
1:30 Pinochle
2:00 Arts & Crafts
4:00 Bible Study
Thursday: 11:00 Catholic Services
2:00 Half - A - Millionaire Game
3:00 Snack Cart
4:00 Oberlin Herald
Friday: 11:15 Exercise
2:00 Baking
3:00 Tasting
4:15 Sunshine Group
Saturday: 10:00 Coffee Time
2:00 Fun & Games
Sunday: 3:30 Worship Service (10 Cent Evangleism)