2021Spring Semester JANUARY THROUGH APRIL - Watermark ...

2021
  Spring Semester
    JANUARY THROUGH APRIL

Hello and thank you for your interest in Watermark University!

The foundation of Watermark University (WU) is to provide meaningful opportunities to
learn, teach and grow, resulting in a life of overall well-being. Research shows that
learning and keeping our mind active and sharp supports healthy aging.

At Watermark Retirement Communities® we are committed to encouraging our

residents and associates to lead balanced lives, full of meaning and purpose, grounded

in self-awareness and infused with curiosity. Our Watermark University courses help
achieve this goal.

By focusing on the Seven Dimensions of Well-being: Physical, Social, Intellectual,
Spiritual, Emotional, Environmental, and Vocational we offer the opportunity to achieve

a balanced life and we see the benefits across the country in every class, every day.

Sincerely,

Anne Tubbs
Anne Tubbs
Community Life Director

COURSES                     FACULTY                  DAY AND TIME                   LOCATION

    Abraham Lincoln                  Liz Kruk            February 12th • 1:00pm        Multi Purpose Room

Abraham Lincoln: In the month of his birth, we examine the life and times of America’s greatest President.
His election in 1860 caused Southern states, which saw their slavery-based way of life coming to an end, to
secede from the United States. Through his steadfast resolve, employing wit and wisdom in often
unpopular circumstances, Abraham Lincoln saved the Union and changed America forever.

    America's Favorite
                                     Jeff Kipp            March 30th • 2:00pm          Multi Purpose Room
    Pastime: Baseball

America's favorite pastime can only be baseball! It's the country's first pro sport and has been a source of
excitement for generations of American families. It turned men such as Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and
Mickey Mantle into legends. Let's talk about some of the greatest ball parks such as Wrigley Field and
Fenway. Hot dogs, peanuts and cracker jacks! Who doesn't like food getting delivered right to your seat?
Take me out to the ball game...Join Bill in the gallery where you can taste a cold brew, some stadium like
dogs and learn interesting facts of all time. Show some spirit and show up in your favorite team shirt
and/or hat. Can't get anymore American than that

                                                          January 8th • 1:00pm
  Apollo 11 - Lessons for
                                Great Courses Plus       January 15th • 1:00pm             Media Room
         All Time
                                                         January 22nd • 1:00pm

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon with an in-depth look at four unique
outcomes of this momentous event, led by four esteemed professors.

Armchair Travels - Africa          Ray Zimmer             March 2nd • 2:00pm           Multi Purpose Room

Have you ever had the desire to travel to Africa? If you haven't had the chance to "visit" this beautiful area
yet, here is your chance to enjoy the scenery from home. Join Ray as he talks about and shows you
pictures of his trip to Africa.

 Aromatherapy Making
                                   Suzy Hubbel             March 1st • 2:00pm          Multi Purpose Room
      “Scents”
Aromatherapy, also referred to as Essential Oil therapy, can be defined as the art and science of utilizing
naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to balance, harmonize and promote the health of body,
mind and spirit. It seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an
individual’s innate healing process. Learn the benefits of aromatherapy and what the meanings behind
your favorite scents are.

COURSES                      FACULTY                   DAY AND TIME                    LOCATION

      Basic Origami                 Anne Tubbs               April 20th • 1:00pm          Multi Purpose Room

Origami has a fascinating history and it’s a soothing and interesting practice. You can make ornaments,
cards, or just lovely figures to give to friends. In this session, you’ll hear about the origins of origami in
ancient Japanese culture, and learn to make three classic origami figures, including the crane and the
swan.

   Beethoven and the
  Beatles - Hearing the         One Day University          January 12th • 1:00pm             Media Room
      Connection
What do the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the Beatles song “Hey Jude” have in common? For
one thing, the scope of each work is unprecedented: a vast choral movement and a seven-minute song
marked radical breakthroughs for both symphonic music and popular music. Even more outsized is the
spiritual message shared by these pieces: it it the grand vision of shared humanity, of boundless
compassion and communal wonder, which binds the two works together across time and stylistic
difference.

                                                            January 4th • 1:00pm
  Bible Study Discussion            Anne Tubbs               and every Monday of          Multi Purpose Room
                                                            each month thereafter
A person’s religious faith is something uniquely personal to each individual. Join Anne as she hosts a Bible
study where the group will explore verses, psalms, and books of the Bible that are sure to help everyone
on their spiritual journey.

       Build-a-meal                 Kitchen Staff            April 6th • 10:00am              Dining Room

Join our master chefs as they dazzle you with their culinary skills in building a meal from appetizers
through dessert. This class will be taught in half hour segments and the schedule is as follows.
   Appetizers 10:00am - 10:30am
   Salads        11:00am - 11:30am
   Main Course 1:00pm - 1:30pm
   Dessert       2:00pm - 2:30pm

   Celebrate Arbor Day
                                    Suzy Hubbel              April 23rd • 1:00pm          Multi Purpose Room
         Painting
In celebration of Arbor Day, you will create a delightful painting using only natural materials.

COURSES                     FACULTY                 DAY AND TIME                  LOCATION

Celebrate Winter with an
                                  Anne Tubbs             February 9th • 2:00pm        Multi Purpose Room
    Ice Wine Tasting
You’re invited to join Willow Pond's Community Life Director, Anne Tubbs, and take a trip through the
Finger Lakes via an Ice Wine journey. The Finger Lakes Region of New York State boasts a preeminent wine
making and grape producing region. While many New York State wines – reds, whites and varietals are
wonderful to savor, the unique taste of an Ice Wine is truly exceptional. If you have ever sampled such a
wine then you know first-hand that without the help of Mother Nature and Old Man Winter this nectar of
the gods would not be possible. Anne will introduce you to the history of Ice Wine making from its German
and Austrian roots to the unique natural confluences here in the Finger Lakes that makes the region’s Ice
Wine so delicious. Cheers!

   Chirps and Cheeps              Anne Tubbs               April 5th • 2:00pm         Multi Purpose Room

What are those birds visiting your backyard? Join Anne as she discusses the various types of common birds
in our area and how to identify them by sight and by sound.

                                                        January 28th • 10:00am
   Coffee and Current
                                  Anne Tubbs            and the last Friday of the            Cafe
         Events
                                                           month thereafter

Bring you coffee and join Anne for this interactive discussion type get together that reviews the "not so
well-known" and sometimes wacky current events.

                                                         January 9th • 10:30am
   Crafting with Anne             Anne Tubbs            and every 1st Saturday of     Multi Purpose Room
                                                          the month thereafter
Find your hidden artistic talents as we get together to participate in making a new take home craft each
month. No experience necessary!

                                                          January 5th • 1:00pm
Culture and Cuisine from                                 February 8th • 1:00pm
                                  Kitchen Staff                                          Dining Room
   Around the World                                       March 19th • 1:00pm
                                                           April 12th • 1:00pm
Each month we will pick a different country to focus on. We will talk about the country's history,
traditions, and pick a food native to the country to enjoy together!

COURSES                     FACULTY                  DAY AND TIME                  LOCATION

                                                         January 29th • 1:00pm
                                                         February 26th • 1:00pm
     Fashion Frenzy                Anne Tubbs                                         Multi Purpose Room
                                                          March 26th • 1:00pm
                                                           April 30th • 1:00pm
Think back to a special event that you attended 50 years ago. Do you remember what you wore? How did
you do your hair? What shoes did you wear? I think for most of us, especially the women in the room, we
can all agree that fashion changes over time. For instance, in the 20's, women flaunted their legs in short
flapper dresses. In the 40's, men wore big, plaid, and loose suits. In the 60's, men grew their hair out and
women had the beehive. The 80's went through a HUGE fashion alteration - big hair, hairspray, tight
spandex, bright patterns and miniskirts. Come to Anne's class every month to learn about old & new
fashion trends, and then reminisce about your own outfits.

                                                         January 8th • 11:00am
      Fuzion Fitness               Anne Tubbs            and every Friday of the          Media Room
                                                            month thereafter
Fuzion Fitness is a 30-minute high-energy exercise class that features a variety of styles of upbeat music,
fun dance steps, and toning exercises that GET RESULTS! Get all the benefits of a total body aerobic
exercise class while staying seated in your chair.

History and Traditions of
                                    Jeff Kipp            February 16th • 1:00pm       Multi Purpose Room
       Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, meaning “Fat Tuesday” in French, has its origins in medieval Europe. What became a legal
holiday in Louisiana in 1875 was once a Christian holiday with roots in ancient Rome. Instead of outright
abolishing certain pagan traditions, like the wild Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia, religious
leaders decided to incorporate them into the new faith. What became known as the Carnival season was a
kick-off to Lent, a sort of last hurrah before 40 days of penance sandwiched between Ash Wednesday and
Easter Sunday. Eventually, the celebration spread from Rome across Europe to the colonies of the New
World. Since its early days in New Orleans in the early 18th century, Mardi Gras has grown to colossal
proportions and includes several familiar traditions, like bead throwing, mask wearing and coconut
painting, that are widely practiced today but whose origins may have been forgotten. Learn all about the
origins of Mardi Gras from a New Orleans native and find out why we have certain traditions.

  Homemade Ice Cream               Anne Tubbs             April 26th • 2:00pm                 Cafe

There is nothing better than homemade ice cream on a hot summers day. By using simple ingredients such
as whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract and ice, you can have ice cream in no time. How about maybe adding
some fresh strawberries or some semisweet chocolate chips? All this is made in a zip lock bag. So let's
learn how it is made and then have a tasty dessert!

COURSES                     FACULTY                 DAY AND TIME                   LOCATION

   National Chocolate
                                  Daniel Tobin             April 14th • 1:30pm            Dining Room
 Covered Anything Day!
Versatility is what makes chocolate such an exciting ingredient to include in dishes. It can at a sweetness
or bitterness to an otherwise acidic or spicy meal, as in mole, or it can complement nicely the salty notes
of, say, potato chips. There’s plenty of room for creativity on National Chocolate Covered Anything Day.
Let’s be daring and discover a new taste for chocolate.

 Magic in a Snow Globe             Anne Tubbs            January 19th • 11:00am       Multi Purpose Room

Who can tell us what “schneekugel” means in German? For those of us who do not speak fluent German,
schneekugel means “snowstorm globe” otherwise known as a snow globe. The magic of the snow globe
dates back 120 years to a small town in Austria. A man by the name of Erwin Perzy accidently created this
emblem of winter, when he was actually trying to invent a surgical lightbulb. Come to Reghan’s class to
learn more about Perzy’s notorious mistake and later create your own schneekgul using mason jars,
glycerin and other nick-knacks.

     Millennial Lingo            Emily Whitney            March 24th • 1:30pm         Multi Purpose Room

Have you ever read a twenty-five year old’s text message? Complete gibberish, right? Abbreviations like
“LOL”, “OMW”,”YOLO” and ”ILY”….. What the heck does it all mean???? Come to Emily's class this winter,
as we break down dozens of texting abbreviations together. After the class, she will help you text or email
your loved one using millennial lingo. Your grandkids would be so impressed and confused at the same
time.

COURSES                    FACULTY                 DAY AND TIME                  LOCATION

                                                        February 5th • 1:00pm
       Mysterious
                                  Anne Tubbs             March 5th • 1:00pm         Multi Purpose Room
     Disappearances
                                                         April 2nd • 1:00pm
There is just something about mysteries and cold cases that draws people in. Law & Order, Dateline, NCIS,
Criminal Minds, once you start, you cannot stop. This semester, we are offering a class on three iconic
disappearances- the disappearance of Natalee Ann Holloway, the Malaysia Airline Flight 370 and the Lost
Colony.
February - Natalee Ann Holloway- Natalee was a high school senior in 2005 when she went vacationing in
Aruba with her friends. She was last seen outside of a night club on the mainland with three local men.
Natalee was never seen again.
March - Malaysia Airlines Flight 370- No one is certain what happened to Flight 370, which was scheduled
to land in Beijing Capital Airport in March of 2014. The last anyone heard from the pilot was 38 minutes
into the flight, over the South China Sea.
April - The Lost Colony- In 1587, 115 English colonists landed on Roanoke Island, located off the coast of
North Carolina. After three years on their settlement, the entire colony just vanished. The only evidence
left behind was a piece of drift wood with the word “Croatoan” carved onto it. Croatoan was the local
Native American tribe that the colonists became friendly with over the years.

 No Laws When Drinking
                                  Anne Tubbs              April 9th • 1:00pm                Cafe
         Claws
Spiked seltzers have become the drink of the decade. With dozens of flavors and brands to choose from,
you can purchase them almost anywhere. Beer and mixed drinks are so last season. Come to Anne's class
this winter to learn about this booming company and taste the “it” drink of the decade. (Nonalcoholic
seltzers will also be served.)

                                                        January 7th • 1:15pm
 Popcorn Performances            Broadway HD            and every Thursday of           Media Room
                                                        the month thereafter
Watch Broadway favorites from the comfort of Willow Pond. A new Broadway show will be played each
week. And, of course, popcorn will be provided!

    Punxutawney Phil              Anne Tubbs            February 2nd • 1:00pm       Multi Purpose Room

As we welcome in another Groundhog Day, how much do you know about the traditions surrounding our
most famous rodent, Punxutawney Phil? Come test your knowledge and learn some new and interesting
"Phil" facts.

COURSES                      FACULTY                  DAY AND TIME                   LOCATION

  St. Patrick’s Day Craft          Anne Tubbs              March 16th • 1:00pm          Multi Purpose Room

Be sure to wear your green this St. Patrick’s Day. We will be making shamrock accessories just in case you
don’t have anything green. Come create your own shamrock pin to finish off your festive look. This craft is
easy to make, not to mention fashionable. Let’s create our own luck.

                                                           January 6th • 2:00pm
 Spotlight on Comedians              Various              and every Wednesday               Media Room
                                                         thereafter for ten weeks
There is a lot of research that proves that laughter really is the best medicine. Let us prove to you that this
theory really is true. We will begin a ten-week series on some of your favorite comedians. Comedians that
will be talked about - Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Betty White, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis,
Carol Burnett and Mary Tyler Moore.

                                                          February 19th • 1:00pm
   This Day in History          Great Courses Plus         March 12th • 1:00pm              Media Room
                                                            April 16th • 1:00pm
Join us in the Media Room for a virtual history class. Each month will highlight exciting things that
happened on or around that date in history.

                                                          January 4th • 11:00am
    Total Body Fitness             Anne Tubbs             and every Monday and              Fitness Room
                                                           Wednesday thereafter
"It hurts to move." "IT HURTS MORE NOT TO!" Great words to live by! Come join Anne as she gives you a
workout from the tip of your head to the tip of your toes - and all while seated in a chair! Exercise for
about 30 minutes using weights (optional) and balls and walk away refreshed and ready to face the rest of
your day.

  Why Fashion Matters           One Day University        February 22nd • 1:00pm            Media Room

Fashion is often dismissed as fleeting or shrugged off as frivolous. Anyone interested in living a fashionable
life is labeled as vain or self-absorbed. But in fact, the fashion industry has far reaching impact and
substantial consequences affecting our everyday lives. As a $3 trillion dollar global industry, fashion has
moved well beyond its ancient source of survival necessities: warmth and protection. So, what does it
mean now? And what is the future of this industry?

COURSES                     FACULTY                  DAY AND TIME                   LOCATION

                                                          January 5th • 10:30am
      Wii Bowling                  Anne Tubbs             and every Tuesday and            Media Room
                                                           Thursday thereafter
Wii-bowling can be great fun for most any age. It's not hard to play, but can still be challenging for even
the most accomplished bowlers.

Faculty Biographies
               NAME OF INSTRUCTOR                                            CLASS NAME

                                                           Basic Origami; Bible Study Discussion; Celebrate
                                                          Winter with Ice Wine Tasting; Chirps and Cheeps;
                                                           Coffee and Current Events; Crafting with Anne;
                                                            Fashion Frenzy; Fuzion Fitness; Homemade Ice
                     Anne Tubbs
                                                              Cream; Magic in a Snow Globe; Mysterious
                                                           Disappearances; No Laws When Drinking Claws;
                                                         Punxatawney Phil; St. Patrick's Day Craft; Total Body
                                                                         Fitness; Wii Bowling
Anne has been married for 38 years to Scott and is the mother of three beautiful daughters, Rachel,
Heather, and Melinda. Her favorite past times are spending time with family and cruising. She has been at
Willow Pond since November, 2017 - starting out as a Concierge and then moving to the role
of Community Life Director in April, 2018. Anne feels as if she has found her niche by interacting with all
the people and helping to plan fun activities and adventures. "I think in this life it's important to be kind,
be thankful, and always be creative."

                     Daniel Tobin                              National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

Daniel started out at Willow Pond in 2018; beginning his career as a dishwasher and advancing to his
current position as prep-cook. His favorite part of working at Willow Pond is his ability to build lasting
relationships with the residents. Daniel's culinary talents are definitely showing in his work in dining
services and he is happy to demonstrate how anything covered in chocolate can be a delightful treat.

                    Emily Whitney                                           Millennial Lingo

Many of you have seen Emily around the community as a very important part of our Dining Services
family. Her sunny disposition carries her through the day from serving meals, delivering meals, and all
other kitchen and dining services duties that she performs regularly.

                  Great Courses Plus                      Apollo 11 - Lessons for All Time; This Day in History

The Great Courses Plus is a Video-On-Demand service brought to you by The Great Courses – the leading
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taught by the world’s greatest professors, you’ll always have something fascinating to learn about.

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR                                           CLASS NAME

                                                           America's Favorite Pastime: Baseball; History and
                       Jeff Kipp
                                                                       Traditions of Mardi Gras
Jeff is the Executive Director at Willow Pond. He comes to us with seven years experience as an Executive
Director and ten years as a physical education instructor and coach. He also worked at a summer job in a
skilled nursing facility which later became known as Aaron Manor. When he is not busy at work, he can be
found spending time with his two beautiful daughters or with his mini golden doodle puppy, Bently.

                       Liz Kruk                                            Abraham Lincoln

Liz joined our Willow Pond family in 2011. Most of you know her by seeing her in the kitchen and as our
Dining Services Manager. When she is not directing dining serves, she can be found working on her new
house, fishing, hiking or doing puzzles.

                 One Day University                       Beethoven and the Beatles; Why Fashion Matters

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you too can engage with these professors for truly unique and exhilarating experiences LIVE online, in-
person or on demand. At One Day U there are no grades, no tests, no homework — just the pure joy of
lifelong learning!

                     Ray Zimmer                                        Armchair Travels - Africa

Ray is our Maintenance Director and comes to us from the Legacy at Fairways. When he is not being kept
busy fixing, painting or doing the great job that he does caring for Willow Pond, Ray loves to travel and
spend time with his family.

                                                         Aromatherapy Making “Scents”; Celebrate Arbor Day
                     Suzy Hubbel
                                                                            Painting
Suzy graduated with a degree from Niagara University in Hotel Management. She has worked in Lake
Como, Italy, Cape Cod, Boston, MA, and her hometown, Rochester, NY. After some time in the hospitality
industry Suzy decided it was time for a change and found herself in senior housing!

For free time Suzy enjoys spending time with my family and friends. She was married in October 2019 and
she and her husband, Jake are expecting their first little guy come May! Suzy has always had an
adventurous spirit and travelling is a passion. Some interesting places she's been able to explore are
Fortaleza (Brazil), Prague (Czech Republic), and Bellagio (Italy)! She is hoping that one day she will be able
to make it to Santorini (Greece).

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