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The Deerfield News
January 2023
J anuary 2023. Here we find ourselves again at the
dawn of a new year. My hope for all of our
Deerfield residents is that you find yourselves
looking forward to the year ahead with joy. What
are you anticipating in the coming year? We can
never know for certain what is in store for us in the
days ahead, that is part of the joy of living. Perhaps
tomorrow you will learn something new about one of your neighbors that will open up a new
connection for your friendship. Maybe in the days ahead, you will be introduced to a new
hobby or concept that will spark a new interest for you. Possibly you will be presented with
the opportunity to volunteer using your unique gifts to improve the lives of those around you.
In this coming year, we will all have the opportunity to welcome new neighbors with our
Terrace II addition scheduled to be finished by early summer. The ability to welcome twenty-
four more apartments of residents to our community will be a mutual blessing for them and
us alike.
No matter what is in front of us or what we are anticipating ahead, Ecclesiastes 3:11 assures
us that what God has in store for us, is beyond our imagination. I invite you to be open to
whatever the Lord has planned for you in this coming year. Whatever is ahead for you, be
reassured that your Deerfield family of fellow residents and staff is beside you as you walk
your path and our shared journey together. Blessings to you in 2023!
- Jen Anderson, campus administrator
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Commons resident star of the month: Maureen Miller
M aureen Miller grew up in Clear Lake, Wis., on a farm with two
brothers and one sister. She was the youngest of the four
siblings. Maureen, her siblings, and mother ran the family dairy farm
while her father worked as a welder in the Twin Cities. Her father
worked all week in the cities and would come home on the
weekends. There was a lot of extra farm work with planting, haying
and milking cows, which all had to be done before her
school activities.
Maureen was the valedictorian of her senior class at Clear Lake. After
high school, she went to a Bible college in Shakopee, Minn. She
became a home health care worker for a wealthy elderly lady in St.
Paul for more than seven years. This elderly lady was best friends with Sally Ordway who was
the owner of the Ordway in St. Paul. It was an exciting time for Maureen as she watched the
Ordway being built and was able to attend many theatrical performances. Her favorite
performance she saw was Cats.
After her career in homecare, Maureen decided to move to Florida. She was the manager of a
Dominoes Pizza by the University of Florida for many years. In 1991, she moved back to
Wisconsin to be close to family again. These were hard years for her. She dealt with many
health challenges over the next twelve years. Her brother and mother supported her during
these difficult years.
When she finally started getting over her health issues, she started work at Family Resource
Center and worked at Ray’s Truck Stop as a waitress. There have been many ups and downs in
Maureen’s adult life. She continues to stay positive and is blessed by many special friends
who encourage her along her life journey. She will be forever thankful to the Deerfield
community for welcoming her and making her feel loved. She is grateful for all who uplift her
on a daily basis.
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Deerfield birthdays
We wish you all a happy birthday and blessed year!
Gable residents: Housing residents:
Mildred L. 1-14 Jackie G. 1-2
Audrey M. 1-2
Bill P. 1-7
Mardell L. 1-16
Bob K. 1-23
Betty B. 1-26
Bob K. 1-28
Carmine F. 1-31
If we have missed your birthday, we apologize! Please let us know.
Giving benefits you, too
T hank you for making a difference through your charitable giving in
2022. Your gifts showed your compassion for your neighbors and
employees. Please take a moment to consider how your generous sharing is
helping you, too … because it does! These are some benefits that you
may experience:
Giving provides a sense of purpose, which is linked to identity. Phases of life provide us with different defining
roles, like employee or parent. As life moves forward, we may feel less connected to some roles. Volunteering
and giving are roles that have staying power, though. Studies show that these roles enhance an overall sense
of purpose and identity.
Giving may aid overall health. Research has shown that giving can create happy feelings, lessen chronic pain
and lower blood pressure for some. Sharing our time usually enhances our social lives, which in turn can
positively affect our long-term health.
Altruism is contagious. It is often observed that when one person performs a good deed, it causes a chain
reaction of other good deeds. We see this happen at our communities.
The positives created by volunteering your prayers, time and money don’t just benefit your PHS community,
they benefit you as well! As 2023 begins, what plans might you have for your giving this year? We give thanks
to residents, family members, friends and employees who made charitable gifts to Presbyterian Homes &
Services during the holiday season. Every gift makes a difference. We are grateful for you and for your giving
spirit. Please feel free to contact us at 651-631-6408 or 651-631-6418 if we can be of assistance to you
this year.
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Wellness thought: Make those new year’s resolutions SMART!
H appy New Year! Let’s start 2023 on the right foot and get our bodies moving! Do you
log 150 minutes of exercise each week? Do you complete strength exercises at least
two times per week? Do you stretch? How about balance, do you incorporate balance
exercises to your routine? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you are already
off to a great start! If you answered “no”, you can use one of these modes of physical activity
to set your 2023 new year’s fitness resolution!
As you think about your 2023 new year’s resolution, focus on setting a goal that is challenging
but achievable and improves your overall health and quality of life! Utilize the acronym,
“SMART” to assist you in staying focused as your work towards achieving your goal/s! SMART
stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound!
Setting a goal to “walk more” comes with great intention. Hhowever, it is not specific enough
to hold the goal setter accountable. To make this a SMART goal, one could say, “I am going to
walk by 9 a.m. at a brisk pace for 30 minutes, 4 times per week!”
The SMART acronym can be used for setting non-fitness related goals, too! Below are a few
general ideas that can contribute to a healthier lifestyle. If you see one you like, make
it SMART!
• Incorporate more fruits and vegetables in
your diet
• Stimulate your brain with puzzles, books,
or games
• Regularly attend social engagements or
make new friends
• Guard against falls, try a balance class!
- The wellness team
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Spiritually speaking: “A fresh look”
J anuary 1 has always been a day for "new things,” a “fresh start.” Perhaps what we really need is a
“fresh look,” taking a glimpse not just forward but a look through the rear-view mirror of the
past year.
I recently saw this quote, "No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today
and make a new ending," (author unknown). As I began to think about that statement, I concluded
that we don't really start over, as if to redo the past, but we begin again right where we are; taking a
fresh look, with the intent of making things better in our lives.
As Christians, our “fresh look” is not about resolutions of what we will do or won't do. With that as
our focus, it is more likely that we will end up loosing sight of the goal or falling short of our
intentions. Rather, it is more about asking the Lord to help us each day, to move deeper and deeper
into His love. Our “fresh look” will focus, not on our disappointments or failures, but toward finding
contentment in knowing who we are in Christ.
Perhaps a good practice for a “fresh look” in this New Year is simply deciding to be content. If I were
to make a New Year’s resolution, it would be to have a deeper commitment, a deeper love, and a
deeper sense of contentment in the Lord.
Before setting any goals or resolutions, spend some quiet time thanking God for what He has done.
Thank Him for who He is, who you are, and acknowledge that He is more than enough. Psalm 37:4
encourages us to “Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.”
Find that special place of contentment where our Heavenly Father shows us just how complete we
are in Him. Delight yourself in His ways and know that He is enough.
- Pastor Fred Brumm, campus pastor
Nurse’s notes: New year, new goals!
A round this time of year you hear a lot of talk about new year’s resolutions.
Here are a few tips to help set goals:
Commit to your resolution: Choose resolutions that you really want to achieve and start
with small steps.
Don’t leave your choice of resolution to the last minute—take time to think about your
goals.
Don’t think that a goal can’t take all year to reach!
Here are a few New Year’s Resolution ideas:
A. Eat better C. Workout at least 3 times a week
B. Read a book per month D. Improve time management
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to live well.
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Beloved
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”
~John 13:34
O ur Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS)
mission statement, “to honor God by
enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older
love through stories of the people who live and work
at PHS. These stories will be published across PHS
communication channels, including our blog and
adults,” is built on Jesus’ command to “love one Facebook. But we need more eyes and ears — not to
another.” We honor God by loving one another, and mention hearts and minds — to do this well.
we love others because we know and experience We ask for your help in this effort. We want to hear
God’s great love for ourselves. from you about the special people — employees,
There is no greater gift in life than knowing we are residents, volunteers, families or friends — whose
loved by God. We are, indeed, God’s beloved words and actions demonstrate love at your
children — intimately known and eternally loved by community. Their stories inspire us to give and
the one who created us. Similarly, there is no higher receive love daily, reminding one another that we are
calling than to love: to embody and reflect God’s care all beloved.
and kindness to others through our thoughts, words Share what you know with us by email at
and actions. communication@preshomes.org or share your idea
Throughout the year, in a series entitled “Beloved,” or story with your campus staff. We look forward to
we will explore what it means to give and receive hearing from you.
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