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A Trilogy Senior Living Community
                                             The Oak Leaf                                             January 2022

New Year’s Resolutions in 2022

Inspired by healthinaging.org,
these simple but effective New
Years resolutions are sure to help
anyone who is looking to make
the most out of 2022. Here are
just a few ways that you can better
yourself as we begin the new year:

Stay sharp! – Being mentally
active is a sure-fire way to help your     keeping physically active can not      proud to teach courses in topics
brain stay healthy and alert. Whether     only be safe and healthy, but it can   including art, computers, history,
it’s getting lost in a good book,         help us stay happy and healthy for     humanities, international studies,
playing a board game with a loved         years to come. Talk to any member of   languages, music and performing
one, or simply sharing a childhood        our team about our Vitality program,   arts, psychology, social studies,
story with a close friend, the benefits    where we provide opportunities         recreation, science, health, and math.
of keeping our minds engaged is           for physical movement up to three      Talk to any member of our team
just as beneficial to the brain as it is   times a week. We’ll be more than       about what interests you today!
to opening our hearts. Need a place       happy to talk to you about your
to start? Talk to any member of our       comfort level, what you can do, and    Whether you’re looking to make
team about our Artisans program,          how we can help you get started!       a change or already love the life
where you’ll be engaged by creating                                              you’re living, we’re here to support
arts and crafts up to twice weekly!       Explore a New Passion! – As            you every step of the way. For
                                          a resident of our campus, there’s      more information about any of
Keep Active! – Equally as                 never been a better time to pick       these resolutions, talk to our Life
important to our mental health is         up a new skill or hobby. With our      Enrichment Director today. Happy
our physical health. Even as we age,      Lifelong Learning program, we’re       New Year from our family to yours!

      2280 Byron View Drive SW | Byron Center, MI 49315 | 616-949-7310 | oaksatbyroncenter.com |
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Happy Birthday!
                                                           Executive Director Corner
Residents                                                  Welcome       past holiday season. Stay
Steve S.                    1/02                           to 2022!      tuned for additional updates
Lucille M.                  1/11                       I hope that       on how much of an impact
                                                       everyone had      we were able to make!
Allegra H.                  1/15
                                     a wonderful holiday and New         In the coming weeks, we’ll
Anthony M.                  1/19
                                     Year. Being able to celebrate       have more to share about
Elaine M.                   1/22     the end of 2021 with so many        everything that we have
Glenda V.                   1/27     familiar faces not only was a       planned for 2022 – from
Cynthia E.                  1/31     perfect sendoff for the year        Theme Dinners, community
                                     that we just had, but perfectly     outings, retreats, and more.
Staff                                captured the spirit of the          And if there’s anything in
Lisa D.                     1/03     year that we look forward           particular that you want to
                                     to having here in 2022.             see happen at our campus,
Samantha G.                 1/09
                                     As we continue to stay              be sure to talk to our Life
Adiana R.                   1/11                                         Enrichment Director. They’ll
                                     warm, I want to give a huge
Beatris C.                  1/11     “thank you” to everyone who         be happy to hear from you!
Lydia L.                    1/18     participated in our 2021 Hope       Let’s have a great
Angela R.                   1/22     for the Holidays campaign.          2022, everyone!
                                     Driven by the kindness of our       Yours in Service,
Lovelanie K.                1/25
                                     friends, families, and residents,
Beth D.                     1/26     our campus was proud to make        Brian Loos
Susan H.                    1/28     a meaningful contribution
                                                                         Executive Director
                                     to our local charities this
Jennifer V.                 1/31

Veteran’s
                                   LIVE A
Honor Wall                         DREAM
                                   Dick, a long time Spartan
If your loved one has served in
                                   fan, was able to attend the
the military, please bring us an
                                   Michigan State vs. Penn
8x10 photograph of them in
                                   State football game. Are
uniform so that we can include
                                   you looking to reconnect
them on our wall of heroes. If
                                   with old friends or family,
you prefer it, we’re more than
                                   celebrate a special birthday
happy to make a copy of the
                                   or anniversary, participate
photo and return the original
                                   in a favorite pastime,
to you. Thank you as always
                                   or cross something
for joining our family. We’re
                                   off your bucket list?
honored to have the opportunity
                                   Please contact the Life
to serve you, and we’re thankful
                                   Enrichment team to make
for all the ways in which our
                                   these dreams a reality!
veterans have served us.
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2022 Theme Weeks                                                             Spectrio Share App
February 20th-26th – Snowflake Ball (Winter Wonderland)                      Did you know that you can
May 15th-21st – Lucille’s Ball (I Love Lucy)                                 download the Spectrio Share
                                                                             app on your iPhone or Android
August 21st-27th – Somewhere Beyond the Sea (Cruise)
                                                                             device to stay up to date on the
October 16th-22nd – Gatsby Ball (Roaring 20s)
                                                                             latest announcements, menu,
                                                                             and activities? Please see the Life
                                     CHRISTMAS                               Enrichment team if you have any
                                                                             questions. Community Access
                                     FESTIVITIES                             Pins are as follows:
                                     We enjoyed decorating our campus for    • Health Center: ByronHC
                                     the Christmas season. It was a joy to   • Assisted Living: ByronAL
                                     gather with family & friends again to
                                     create new memories. We can’t wait to   • Legacy: ByronLL
                                     see what fun 2022 brings!               • Independent Living: ByronIL

                                                                             Volunteer News
                                                                             Volunteers give the gift of
                                                                             time. Families make great
                                                                             volunteers! As a volunteer,
                                                                             you are a part of the Trilogy
                                                                             team. So why volunteer? Here
                                                                             are just a few benefits:
                                                                             •   Personal satisfaction
                                                                             •   Community involvement
                                                                             •   New, meaningful friendships
                                                                             •   Developing new skills
                                                                             •   Utilizing your skills
                                                                                 to teach others
                                                                             Suggested ways to volunteer
                                                                             include are not limited to:
                                                                             •   Assisting with our screening
                                                                                 table and welcoming guests
                                                                             •   Leading an activity or
                                                                                 teaching a skill, such as
                                                                                 leading a Bible study or
                                                                                 playing an instrument
                                                                             •   Helping maintain
                                                                                 our courtyards for
                                                                                 Campus in Color
                                                                             •   Connecting through virtual
                                                                                 visits or telephone calls
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Monthly Trivia & Activity Corner
                                               All trivia answers will be printed in our upcoming month’s newsletter!
                                               Question 1: What was the first year there were fireworks for the New Year’s Eve
                                               celebration in New York?
                                                                                              Help the penguin join his friends for a skating party!
A Trilogy Senior Living Community              Question 2: What is the
                                               state called when animals
  2280 Byron View Drive SW
                                               sleep during the winter?
    Byron Center, MI 49315
        616-949-7310
                                               Question 3: What was
                                               Walt Disney’s middle name?
 oaksatbyroncenter.com |
                                               Question 4: What was the first
              Brian Loos                       toy to be advertised on TV?
           Executive Director
                                               Question 5: What is the total
            Kaitlyn Mulvey
       Life Enrichment Director                number of dots on a pair of dice?
           Andrew Russell                      Flip the page for last month’s
      Director of Health Services              trivia answers:
                                                Eve. Champagne
                                                consumed across the world on New Years
              Ben Kraft                         Q5: Over 360 million glasses of ____ are
 Assistant Director of Health Services
                                                tree? Pine tree
           Marlene Bowen                        Q4: What is another name for a Christmas
     Director of Assisted Living &              from? Britain
            Memory Care                         Q3: What country does eggnog originate
             Justin Regan                       Santa’s sleigh? 9
     Director of Plant Operations               Q2: How many reindeer in total help pull
            Nichole Kelley                      Christmas”? Bing Crosby
  Director of Environmental Services            Q1: Who sang “I’m Dreaming of a White

            Joy McClimans
        Business Office Manager
             Jason Crim
       Director of Food Services
                                                  Word Search
            Sarah Baldes
      Therapy Program Director
          Jimmy Wilkie
  Community Service Representative
            Andrea Millard
       Director of Social Services

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   We strive to provide the best customer
 service and quality care for our residents.
     Our Department Leaders are here
    to solve any concerns you may have.
      In the event that you need further
  assistance with any unresolved concerns,
      we encourage you to call or email                 ACTIVE                    BOOK                  HEALTHY                  PASSION
 our Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,                   AGE                    COMFORT                  HOBBY                RESOLUTIONS
    ext. 2800; or comply@trilogyhs.com
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