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Greetings!
"For It Is In Giving That We Receive" ... Prayer of St. Francis
April 14th through April 21st is National Volunteer Week. In honor of National Volunteer Week, we encourage everyone to get out and explore the many benefits that Volunteering has to offer. Volunteering your time to the right program can create unique experiences, enhance your personal growth, and provide you with a sense of accomplishment. As a volunteer you'll have opportunities to develop skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving in a friendly environment.
You may also want to consider Volunteering if you are looking for ways to improve your physical, emotional and mental health. Research has found a significant connection between volunteering and good health. It can lower rates of depression and help protect you against stress. It's also a wonderful way to meet new people, find friends and connect with others. It can increase your self confidence and expand your social skills. It will also help you develop contacts and strengthen ties in your community.
Lastly, when we find time in our busy lives to give to others, the benefits we will receive are endless. If you are looking for a special place where you would like to offer your time to help others, please consider the many opportunities we have at Riverview Estates. For information regarding the volunteer program at Riverview Estates, please contact Cathy Smyth at (856) 829-2274 ext. 153.
Cathy Smyth, Volunteer Coordinator
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| Bake Sale Returning! |
This summer Riverview Estates will be selling baked goods along the river. The bake sale will be held every Wednesday night beginning April 25th. We will start the sale on our front lawn at 5:30 p.m. and go until sold out or the sun starts to set. So come on down to the river, enjoy the Riverton Yacht Club sailboat races, a stroll along the river and some homemade baked goods. All monies raised will benefit the lives of the residents.
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"Ask Jane" Director of Social Services
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Dear Jane,
My mother's physician suggested she move into an assisted living community during her last routine visit. She currently has her own home but has recently been forgetting to take her medication and could definitely use some assistance with preparing meals and cleaning. What is the difference between a nursing home and an assisted living community? How is this paid for?
Signed, Rosie from Riverton
Dear Rosie,
An assisted living community features a family-like setting and 24-hour assistance for residents who need a helping hand with daily activities. A comprehensive program of support services includes meals, housekeeping, transportation, activities and personal care.
Many assisted living communities differ from one another as far as services provided, cost and acceptance of Medicaid. Some facilities offer additional services for a fee such as bathing, medication assistance and dressing assistance. A few facilities such as Riverview Estates have a daily rate that includes these services. Many facilities do not accept assistance such as Medicaid or require that someone has two - five years of private pay funds before going on to Medicaid. Many facilities even have a limit to the number of Medicaid residents they will accept. Riverview Estates does not have these strict requirements.
Nursing care is more comprehensive and also has a much higher cost per day. Nursing home care provides toileting assistance, bathing, dressing, medication administration and feeding assistance. If your mother requires assisted living level of care now it is quite possible she would eventually need more assistance that nursing care requires. It is helpful to find an assisted living community that offers both levels of care so you are not searching for another community when her needs should change.
If you or someone you know has a question you would like to ask Jane please email you questions to jane@riverviewestates.org and put "ask Jane" in the subject line. I will post a question and its response in each month's newsletter.
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Ham Spinach Fiesta Crepes
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 package (15 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1 jar (16 ounces) PaceŽ Mexican Four Cheese Salsa con Queso
- 8 slices (1 ounce each) smoked fully-cooked ham
- 1 cup PaceŽ Picante Sauce
- 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
Directions
- Place the milk, flour and the eggs into a blender. Cover and blend until the mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Stir the spinach and the salsa con queso in a medium bowl.
- Pour about 3 tablespoons batter into a hot greased nonstick skillet or crepe pan, swirling the skillet to spread the batter over the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute or until the crepe is golden on both sides. Remove the crepe from the skillet. Repeat, making 16 crepes in all and stacking the cooked crepes.
- Place 1/2 slice ham onto each crepe. Top each with 3 tablespoons spinach mixture. Roll up the crepes around the filling. Place the filled crepes seam-side down into 2 (2-quart) shallow microwave-safe baking dishes. Top with the picante sauce and cheese.
- Microwave, one dish at a time, on HIGH for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Recipe Tips
The chill time is important for this recipe because it allows the bubbles in the batter to subside, which makes the crepes less likely to tear during cooking.
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| Alzheimer's Support Group |
Riverview Estates offers a support group for caregivers and family of those affected by Alzheimer's disease. This is an informal group that meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. This group is free and provides information about the disease process, support, and services that are available. Please join us. For more information please contact Jane Bohn at (856)829-2274 ext.113 or via email at jane@riverviewestates.org
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April Events
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4/2 ICE CREAM SOCIAL
4/3 AUXILIARY MEETING & SALES
4/4 SING W/LOU DOTTOLI
4/5 HOLY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE
4/6 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
4/7 SING W/MARK DEZZI
4/11 THE CHEERS
4/17 CATHOLIC MASS
4/17 BIRTHDAY PARTY
4/18 SING W/JAMES STEELE
4/19 UNFORGETTABLE
4/21 VOLUNTEER BRUNCH
4/25 PIANO W/GLORIA TURK
4/27 SING W/KIRK MAURER
4/28 SING W/SHERRY MCGHIE
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Eileen's Idioms
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"Cut the Mustard"
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"Rosie wondered if Daisy could cut the mustard when it came to running and jumping."
Meaning: To be able to handle a job or fulfill the requirements
Origin: This is an example of late 19th-Century American slang. "Mustard" meant the main attraction. If you could "cut the mustard" you could do something well. Why is it "cut" the mustard? The theory is that it comes from the military. There, "to pass muster" means to pass inspection, which may have changed over the years to "cut the mustard."
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If you use Amazon.com to purchase text books for the winter or spring semesters of school, please help Riverview Estates while you shop. Enter Amazon.com by clicking on the link on our website, www.riverviewestates.org. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to Riverview Estates any time you complete a purchase from them after entering through our link. |
| United Way |
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If you give to the United Way, please consider designating Baptist Home of South Jersey as your recipient. Our designation code is 1831. | |
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