u White u Director’s Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Note u February 2015 u Welcoming Events Calendar 2015 courier CROSSROADS FEBRUARY CROSSROADS AT DELTA 2015 D E LTA Director’s Note By Diane Obermeyer Department Heads Executive Director Diane Obermeyer Administrative Assistant Bobbie Richardson Marketing Director/Admission Kylynn Wilson Resident Services Director Vanessa Doyle Activities Director Pam McGee Dietary Director Sandi January Maintenance Director Mark Huber January has just flown by and here we are, already into February. We continue to work hard on our newsletter but we always seem to get it out late. I want to apologize for that. It takes a couple department managers to gather their information to get this out to you and most of the time it is I, that holds up the last piece. Because of this, we would like to offer to email our activity calendar to anyone that would like to get this as soon as possible. I want to thank the family members that have requested this piece to be sent through email. What a great idea! If you want to be on this list just send an email to kwilson@crossroadsalc.org with “request activity Calendar“ in the subject line and we will make sure to get these out to you. Thank you all for your patience and we sincerely appreciate your suggestions! Have a great month! Diane For Your Information White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Receive the Activities Calendar via Email RECIPE MAKES 1 9-INCH CHEESECAKE How nice would it be to get the Activities Calendar before the month started? Then you could help remind your loved one of their favorite activities, or better yet, you could attend an activity with them. If this is of interest, please call 970-874-1421 or email kwilson@crossroadsalc.org to receive the activities calendar directly to your inbox. Find us on Facebook! We now have an active Facebook page! Search for Crossroads Senior Living – Delta and then hit “Like” to stay up to date with our happenings. Attention Independent Living Residents INGREDIENTS 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries 2 Tbsp. white sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/2 cup half-and-half cream 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract PREP 1 HR, COOK 1 HR, READY IN 10 HRS DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Please RSVP to Kylynn or sign up on the RSVP sheet on the activities room window if you plan to attend the Independent Luncheon at noon on February 20th. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to boil, and continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds. Now that the dining room has more seating, you guys are welcome to come for lunch at anytime between 11:30 and 1:00. Please remember to wait to be seated by our lovely kitchen staff. Thanks! Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, and again spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce. Recipe and image from www.allrecipes.com FEBRUARY 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR Crossroads at Delta SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:00 Gotcha Game 10:00 Giant Crossword 10:00 Valentine Craft 7:30 a.m. 9:45 Crossroads Christian Church 1:00 Communion with Pastor John 9:15 Ball Exercise 2:30 Valentine Craft 9:45 Crossroads Christian Church 2:00 Presbyterian Bingo 9:45 Crossroads Christian Church 10 11 12 10:00 Gotcha Game 10:00 Giant Crossword 2:30 Valentine Party with Beth Williams 10:00 Pokeno 9:15 Ball Exercise 2:30 Painting with Pam 8:30 Manicures 1:00 Shopping 2:30 Bingo 9:15 Stretch Exercise 16 9:00 Pres. Communion 10:00 Gotcha Game 23 9:15 Ball Exercise 10:00 Gotcha Game 2:30 Painting with Pam 17 8:30 Manicures 12:00 Delta Library 2:30 Cedaredge Clowns 3:00 Bingo 24 8:30 Manicures 10:00 Giant Crossword 1:00 Shopping 2:30 Bingo Waffles Sausage 10:00 Pokeno 9:15 Sittercise 9:15 Sittercise 10:00 Bingo Saturday Trivia 2:30 Happy Hour with Jess Messenger and “The North Fork Band” 2:15 Movie Matinee 13 14 9:15 Sittercise 10:00 Bingo VALENTINE’S DAY 2:30 Happy Hour Saturday Trivia Delta 4th and 5th 2:30 Seasoned Poker Players with “Huey” 2:15 Movie Matinee 18 19 20 21 Graders Documenting your personal and family history. 9:45 Crossroads Christian Church Fried Apples 9 2:30 Bingo 2:30 “Your Story” 22 Breakfast Club 1:00 Shopping 5:30 Mennonite Church Sings 15 12:00 Delta Library 9:15 Stretch Exercise 2:30 Church with Pastor Neil SUPER BOWL 8 8:30 Manicures 9:15 Stretch Exercise 10:00 Resident Council 2:30 Church with Pastor Neil 9:15 Sittercise 10:00 Chirp 2:30 Seasoned Poker Players 9:15 Sittercise 10:00 Bingo 12:00 Independent Luncheon Saturday Trivia 2:15 Movie Matinee 2:30 Happy Hour With “Paul Chamberlain” 25 9:15 Stretch Exercise 10:00 Giant Crossword Free Afternoon 26 Red Hat Luncheon 11:00 Ravioli 2:30 Pokeno A Peace of Mind Senior Living Community w w w. c r o s s r o a d s a l c . o r g 27 9:15 Sittercise 10:00 Bingo 2:30 Happy Hour Accordion Music 28 Saturday Trivia 2:15 Movie Matinee February Employee of the Month February Assisted Living Resident of the Month Vanessa moved here from Littleton, CO with her family when she was 12 years old. Her parents wanted to get out of the city and her grandparents lived here. After graduating from Olathe High School, Vanessa went to school to get her nursing license and she got married. Her and her husband John have been married for 7 years and had their first baby girl in May. Little Delainey takes up 95% of her time, but she says, “It’s totally worth it and it’s awesome. I wouldn’t have it any other way”. The other 5% of her free time she likes to cook, and spend time with her family. John works as a plumber for her dad’s plumbing business. This month marks Vanessa’s 4th year as the Resident Director at Crossroads. The best part about her job is all the residents. They make her smile. Vanessa says, “Its also great having great co-workers”. Vanessa, thank you for all you do for Crossroads and the residents. You are such a blessing and we are so lucky to have you here. Norma was brought into this world in Archuleta County before moving to Covina, California. This is where her and her younger sister, Claudia grew up. They really enjoyed playing with dolls when they were younger. Claudia still lives in California. After high school Norma got married. Her and her husband had two girls; Mary and Sherri. Norma and her husband lived in California until his passing several years ago. She then moved to Delta to be closer to her daughter. In Norma’s working years, she kept busy by being a Real Estate Broker. She really loved her job and enjoyed every part of it. Norma used to go fishing a lot, which was one of her favorite parts of living in Colorado. Norma likes to paint and read books. She also enjoys walking as much as her feet will allow her to. Sherri and Mary both have one child, making Norma a lucky grandma of two. If you ever see Norma in the hallway, she gives really good hugs! Norma, you are so nice to everyone around you and you are so caring. You are always looking beautiful in your pretty shirts. Vanessa Doyle Norma Bunzel February Independent Living Resident of the Month Audrey Myers New Residents Independent Living A few of us are not Delta natives and had a long car ride to get here. For Audrey, she spent 10 days on a ship followed by two train rides before she made it to Eckert. She traveled all the way from England in 1946 to be with her husband Jim. Her and Jim met while he was stationed in her hometown during the war. Audrey grew up in a small fishing town. During the war there were no private cars, but there was a good bus system and they rode their bikes around a lot as well. Audrey was a young lady of 20 years when Jim swept her off her feet and brought her to Eckert. She recalls being sick for a couple days on the ship to New York. There were many young women from that ship on her train to Chicago and there were only 3 of them on the train to Denver. There were several things those ladies had never seen before and one of those things were tea bags. Jim grew up in Eckert on a family farm where they raised beef cattle and grew hay and corn. Jim and Audrey spent about 60 years on that farm together. Audrey has been a resident of Crossroads for over a year now. She enjoys eating lunch with everyone, taking walks, and knitting. Audrey, you are such a sweet lady. We love having you as part of our Crossroads family! Jean Rathgeber Birthdays Employee Bobbie Residents Floyd Nobles Ginni Mottern Joyce Hardin Hugh Mottern Johanna Pfluger Blanche Underwood A Peace of Mind Senior Living Community w w w. c r o s s r o a d s a l c . o r g February 23rd February 3rd February 12th February 16th February 18th February 18th February 21st Activities WELCOMING 2015 It has been tradition world wide to drop an item to bring in the New Year. Many cities drop fruit, and that is what we did here. We said good-bye to 2014 and hello to 2015 with snacks, champagne, sparkling cider, and the drop of an orange. QUILT SHOW S&B Quilters brought quilts to share with our residents as a preview to their Cabin Fever Quilt Show in March. The club was delighted when some of our residents brought their quilts and told their stories. Each quilt has a history and has a story. The mutual sharing of quilting memories and achievements made for a pleasant and inspiring gathering. S&B’s mission is “…to promote quilting, and to expand and enhance knowledge and enjoyment of quilting and quilting techniques in an atmosphere of sharing fellowship”. You can find out more information about S&B Quilters through their Facebook page or their website. TURQUOISE POTATO NECKLACES This craft is one of the residents’ favorites. The process starts with the pealing, cutting, and drying of potatoes. Once the potatoes have dehydrated it is time to paint them with different shades of turquoise. As soon as the paint is dry the potato beads are strung onto a necklace and Waa-laa, you have a fancy turquoise potato necklace. You can find these handmade necklaces for sale during our Annual Craft Sale in November. MEMORY CARE PROGRESS Every month there is visible progress on the memory care building. The project is projected to be open this spring. This new addition to Crossroads will be assisted living that specializes in dementia and Alzheimer’s care and it will be a secured building. We will be excited to show off the beautiful building when it is finished so keep an eye out for our grand opening. PUZZLE - BAMBOOZABLE Name:__________________________________ A bamboozable is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an interesting way. The object is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each bamboozable is meant to represent. For the answers to this puzzle, check out our Facebook page on February 27th or wait for the March Crossroads Courier. January’s Puzzle Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Age High Knees West Want - A Chinese Restaurant Age Hip Off Told Bull Lock - A Chip Off the Old Block Age Job Rake Are - A Jaw Breaker Aged Who Woe - H2O Agree Nap Hull - A Green Apple Puzzle from www.thinkablepuzzles.com A Peace of Mind Senior Living Community w w w. c r o s s r o a d s a l c . o r g A PEACE OF MIND SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 970.874.1421 www.crossroadsalc.org Quotes of the Month “Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.” ― William Arthur Ward “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ― -Dr. Seuss HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! February 14, 2015 1380 Aspen Way Delta, CO 81416