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Stonecrest
August 2021
These Hands
by Hilary Diaz, Resident Services Director
T hese hands have seen and done many things.
The middle of three children, these hands were born into a family residing in Augusta, Kansas, in
October of 1944. During high school, these hands joined the pep club to support their school’s sports
teams. They also worked at the Montgomery Ward Catalog Store as a custodian, helping the sale clerks during
the holiday rush. Following high school, these hands attended what is now Emporia State University,
graduating with a business management degree. The Navy Reserve was the next
undertaking for these hands. After one year of basic training, these hands were
deployed to a supply ship with a crew of 500, picking up supplies in the
Philippines then performing ship-to-ship transfers to ships supporting the war
effort in Vietnam. Under the observation of a Russian guided missile ship, these
hands helped supply a battleship in the Sea of Japan that was part of the rescue of
the USS Pueblo, which had been seized by China. Having served 14 months of
their 2-year deployment, these hands were discharged early, by government
order, and decided to attend Bethel Seminary. A few days after moving into their
college apartment, these hands were tricked, by their roommate, into talking on
the phone with their ‘perfect match’. Finding that they got along well with the Duane Harms
person on the other end of the line, they invited them out for pizza and bowling.This Month’s Featured Hands:
The rest, as they say, is history — the couple has recently celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary.
After marriage and graduation, these hands became the pastor of a church in the small farming community of
Cambridge, Nebraska. While in Cambridge, they welcomed their first daughter to the family. Then five weeks
before welcoming their second daughter, they discovered a third daughter would be accompanying the second.
They were having twins! The family relocated to Chicago after five years in Nebraska and these served as an
associate pastor for 6 years, working mostly with young married couples. To this day, these hands are still in
contact with many of those couples. Back to a small town, the family moved to Ortonville, Minnesota, where
these hands served as a pastor for 10 years. The next 14 years were spent working directly for the Baptist
General Conference (now named Converge). Based out of Woodbury, Minnesota, these hands traveled the US,
visiting pastors and churches, then coaching and training people for missionary work, before retiring in 2008.
These hands moved to Stonecrest in March of this year. Putting together custom jigsaw puzzles with images of
their grandchildren on them is a favorite pastime for these hands. The family of these hands has grown to
include 3 grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:34-35
STONECREST
August Life Enrichment What Are the Benefits of
by Renee Vaughan, Director of Life Enrichment Exercise for Older Adults?
by Arreal Klarich, CPT
Upcoming Special Events
Aug. 2: Life Enrichment Chat
Aug. 3: Day to Unite! Bingo with Julie & Friends.
T here are many reasons why we tend to slow
down and become more sedentary with age. It
may be due to health problems, weight or pain issues,
Joining us are the Woodbury Royalty
Ambassadors or worries about falling. Or perhaps you think that
exercising simply isn’t for you. But as we grow
Aug. 3: Day to Unite! Ice Cream Social with Mayor older, an active lifestyle becomes more important
Anne Burt & Live Music by Bob & Lynn
than ever to your health. A recent study performed by
Dixon
the Mayo Clinic found that physical activity was the
Aug. 5: Music by Gary LaRue—Rat Pack number one contributor to longevity, adding extra
Entertainment years to your life—even if you don’t start exercising
Aug. 9: Tour of the Woodbury Public Library with until your senior years. But getting active is not just
Janet the Librarian about adding years to your life, it’s about adding life
Aug. 9: Low Vision Support Group—Resident Led to your years. Getting moving can help boost your
energy, maintain your independence, protect your
Aug. 11: Desi the Miniature Horse Visits
heart, and manage symptoms of illness or pain, as
Aug. 12: Country Classics with Todd Anderson & well as your weight. Regular exercise is also good for
Cowboy Poetry with Ernie your mind, mood, and memory. It’s never too late to
Aug. 16: All Resident Meeting find simple, enjoyable ways to become more active,
Aug. 17: “In My Life” Discussion—Cars I Have improve your mood and outlook, and reap all of the
Driven physical and mental health benefits of exercise.
Aug. 19: Music with Tom Erickson—The Great Physical health benefits of exercise for seniors
American Song Book Maintain or lose weight
Aug. 20: Lemonade Summer Social
Reduce the impact of illness and chronic disease
Aug. 23: August Birthday Party
Enhance your mobility, flexibility, and balance
Aug. 25: Midweek Meditation—Forgiveness
“National Kiss & Make Up Day” Mental health benefits
Aug. 25: Sports Talk with Joe—Baseball and Vikings Improve how well you sleep
Preview Boost your mood and self-confidence
Aug. 26: State Fair Days—Resident Collectibles & Improve your brain function
Curios Display. Spin the Wheel & Win a
Prize. Fresh Hot Popcorn. For more information, please visit the following
websites:
Aug. 27: State Fair Days—Blue Ribbon Baking—
Fresh Assortment of Tasty Breads: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-
Poppyseed, Blueberry & More. lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stay-fit-at-any-age/art-
20270840
Aug. 30: State Fair Days—Bus Day Trip to the MN
State Fair https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC630
4477/
Aug. 30: Birthday Card Creation Station
https://pmj.bmj.com/content/90/1059/26STONECREST
Hello From the Other Side
by Linqing Chu, Campus Pastor
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, had masks and send them back home. Who knew a
before you were born I set you apart; few months later they would be sending masks back
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” to me (shipping companies must have been happy).
Jeremiah 1:5 (New International Version)
At Stonecrest, as at many other places, things are not
M y name is Linqing Chu (you can call me Abby),
a girl coming from the other side of the world in
China, and with God’s mysterious plan, He brought
the same: masks, six-feet apart, no visitors,
cancellation of group activities and everything
happens online. I remember how stressful that was
me to this community at Stonecrest. I grew up in an for my grandma to figure out how to make a video
atheist family with a single mom, and you are call with me with her new smart phone and shift to
probably thinking, “So how did you become a watching the service every Sunday on Zoom. Never
Christian?” The short answer, the Holy Spirit. before was there such a conflicted feeling inside me.
Every time I read Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you On one hand, I talked more with my friends on the
in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set phone and was able to join some activities with
you apart,” I’m moved by these words. He knew me people from all different places. It was nice to be
even before I was born! And Jesus died for my sins able to experience so much without even stepping
even before I knew him! I don’t know if I will ever out of my room! But on the other hand, I felt there
have such a big love for others or even for God, but I was something missing.
want to do something for Him (although I never Now, over a year and half later, the door is
thought about myself becoming a pastor). progressively opening, and like never before, we are
This past year has been extremely hard for all of us. I longing to reconnect and learn again how to interact.
still remember when Covid-19 first started in China, I I’m delighted to start this reconnection journey with
was so worried about my mom and my grandparents. I all of you, and give thanks for God’s love in this
would call and drive to every single store where they beloved community.
Who is Your Shining Star?
by Jill Kane, Presbyterian Homes Foundation
D id you know that there is an easy and meaningful
way for you to show your appreciation to an
employee who has delivered exemplary service to
who will be notified that a gift was made in their
honor. The staff member will receive a special pin
and a thank you letter about the recognition. Most
you? There is! It’s called Shining Star. important, your Shining Star will experience a great
PHS employees are honored to serve you. Many sense of pride knowing that the service, care, or act of
people participate in your daily service and care. kindness has left a positive impression on you.
Some staff play a highly visible role, like resident Your gift helps your community
assistants, servers, housekeepers and nurses. Others, Your charitable, tax-deductible gift is a thoughtful
like those who work for culinary or environmental way to express your appreciation for exceptional
services, generally work behind the scenes to ensure service, care, or an act of kindness that you have
that your needs are met. received from one of the staff. Your gift will be
Your gift, their recognition directed to the Where the Need is Greatest Fund for
Shining Star envelopes are available at your your community’s use.
community at the Receptionist Desk. You may use it The Foundation is happy to help you, too. Please call
to make a gift to your community in honor of service, the Presbyterian Homes Foundation at 651-631-6105,
care, or an act of kindness that you received from 651-631-6418 or 651-631-6408. Thank you for
your Shining Star. You can honor one staff member identifying your Shining Star!
8725 Promenade Lane, Woodbury MN 55125 www.stonecrestwoodbury.orgStonecrest
8725 Promenade Lane
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-264-3200
www.stonecrestwoodbury.org
Presbyterian Homes & Services is a
nonprofit organization and an equal
opportunity employer serving older
adults through community services,
housing, and health care.
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
ALL FAITHS WELCOME.
Growing our Ministry: Community Expansions
I n addition to the 6 new communities reported in
July, Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is
growing our ministry by expanding some of our
electric car charging stations and other site
improvements are now available for all residents to
enjoy. www.FoundersRidgePHS.org
existing communities. These projects also serve to Langton Shores Phase 2, Roseville, Minnesota: The
fulfill our vision to “providing more choices and redevelopment of Langton Place care center got
opportunities for more older adults to live well.” Led underway in January 2020 with the opening of newly
by Senior Housing Partners, the development arm of named Langton Shores. The first phase of the campus
PHS, and Senior Lifestyle Design, the PHS interior welcomed guests for rehabilitation and therapy within
design team, projects are progressing at these the hospitality-focused transitional care center. This
communities: second phase will provide senior living apartments
Walnut Ridge Care Center, Clive, Iowa: Walnut and town center amenities. www.LangtonShores.org
Ridge extended their continuum of living options in Senior Housing Partners, the development arm of
fall 2020 with the opening of a long term care center PHS, also provides consulting, project development
and new common spaces, including a community and marketing services to other non-profit senior
room/chapel, restorative therapy suite, spa, salon and housing organizations across the nation.
administrative offices to benefit all residents who call
Walnut Ridge home. www.WalnutRidgeAtClive.org Senior Lifestyle Design is the interior design team of
PHS. SLD oversees apartment and common space
Founders Ridge Phase 2, Bloomington, Minnesota: renovations each year at PHS. In 2020 COVID
Construction has been completed for senior limited the ability to have contractors in existing
apartments and stand-alone brownstones that were communities. In recent months, projects are now
part of the original master plan for this community. moving forward with plans to raise $50 million in
Apartment homes, an expanded dining room, a larger capital for community renovations.
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