Viewfinder
May 11 Edition
Every E-Update we will post a photo of something in Grinnell (close-up) for you to guess.
The first correct guess will win $5 Grinnell Bucks! (Only one win per person, per year ... but you are welcome to guess for fun!).
Congrats to April 21st Edition winner - Ruth Palmer for guessing correctly. The photo was the college dorms on North campus looking East.
Clue for this week's viewfinder: Care for a snack?
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Helpful Links
Click HERE to view our St. Francis Manor Activities Calendar for May. |
Don't Forget -
If you would like to have supper or dinner at St. Francis Manor with your loved one, it's only $3!
Click HERE
to view our May Menus. |
Inspirational Quote for the week -
Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is
generally the
by-product of other activities.
Aldous Huxley |
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Dear Friends,
  May is a special time at St. Francis Manor. We have just celebrated Mother's Day and are celebrating National Nursing Home Week this week. Our staff has planned the special events surrounding this week, the main event being a concert with "Too Many Strings Band" tomorrow, May 12th from 6:15 - 7PM in the Social Center. Refreshments will be provided. Too Many Strings Band and St. Francis Manor will have a freewill donation to Heifer International a non-profit organization who's mission is fighting world hunger and poverty.
It's also an exciting time for the St. Francis Manor Foundation. We are embarking on a campaign this summer and fall to raise $1 Million in private donor funding to complete funds needed for the renovation of St. Francis Manor.
We also would like to thank the Lincoln Savings Bank Foundation (headquarters based in Waterloo, Iowa) with our local branch here in Grinnell for generously donating $1,000 to our Social Center Audio Visual Renovations. Thank you Lincoln Savings Bank Foundation for your support to our cause. I hope to continue to update you with more news on donations and events as our campaign kicks off this summer and fall season.
Best Wishes,
Dion
Dion Schrack
Executive Administrator |
Adopt A Grandparent Program:
 Spotlight on Volunteers
Each year, Grinnell College sends a certain number of volunteers for weekly one-on-one visits with residents. The program was developed three years ago by a student who saw a need in the community and the desire to learn from other generations.
"My grandmother went into a nursing home in the last year, and when I visit her I see how much she lights up at having visitors. It's a chance for her to tell stories, talk about what she is experiencing, and hear about our lives," says senior Elizabeth Bowen (left in photo). "The adopt a grandparent program is important - having someone visit provides an outlet and reminds you that other people are interested in what you do and care. In addition, the program is reciprocal. I've gotten to meet an amazing resident who shares her love of activities and crafts with me."
Originally from St. Louis, Elizabeth spends her free time training for an upcoming marathon in Canada. After that, she plans on attending the University of Denver to pursue a master's degree in sport performance psychology.
"I feel comfortable with the elderly and want to help them out. All they really need is for someone to listen to them or talk with them," says freshman Sarah Galenbeck (right in photo). "Coming to visit once a week is very easy and does not take that much of my time. It is a simple thing to do that I know greatly brightens their day."
Sarah is from Des Moines and is currently undecided on a major but is leaning towards sociology. She will be working at her local library in Des Moines this summer.
A big thank you to our volunteers for another fantastic school year!
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Avoid a Cold: Wash Your Hands
With Lila Glockl, RN
Most of us have heard how important hand washing is to the health of our family, friends and neighbors. Even though this is well known, sometimes we forget or become sloppy in our technique.
Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who first discovered the link between germs on our hands and illness is said to have made the point - people who do not clean their hands transmit organisms that cause fatal infections and are directly responsible for death in some people.
This statement makes a strong point that there is a cause and effect loop between lack of hand washing and infections that occur days and weeks later.
Washing hands should be done several times a day - after using the bathroom, before eating or cooking, playing with pets, etc.
To kill the most germs, good technique is essential. A good lather should be worked up with soap, then vigorously wash for 15 seconds being careful to scrub all sides of your hands. Scrub to just about your wrists. Rinse carefully to remove all the soap. Dry your hands well, leaving no soap or wet spots. The friction of the towel also removes more germs. Did you know dry skin also grows fewer organisms?
Live in a healthier world - wash your hands every day!
And, "Keep in mind that antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap. Using antibacterial soap may even lead to the development of bacteria that are resistant to the product's antimicrobial agents - making it harder to kill these germs in the future." - The Mayo Clinic. |
 Open House!Seeland Park will be hosting an open house, Sunday, June 13 from 1PM - 3PM. Come and see our available units, win door prizes and enjoy an ice cream social.
Click HERE to view available units at Seeland Park.
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