Get outside! Take a friend with you and go on a walk JUNE 2022
Being helpful is a state of mind After serving on the Aberdeen Village Resident Council for three years, outgoing president Sam Malsbary has no intention of ending his efforts to help his community. “Sometimes, I’ll learn about a problem, and I’ll just go fix it,” Sam said. “I hope I will continue to learn about problems and be able to help. I’ve always enjoyed being a fix-it person. That usually works out quick and easy if I can put Martha and Sam Malsbary something on a shelf for somebody or help them figure out how the heating system is supposed to work. As long as they know I’m willing to do those things, they won’t have to go the president, and I can make his or her life easier.” In his role on the Resident Council, Sam worked to both advocate for residents and to help them understand the community guidelines and the reasons for them. With the presence of COVID-19 the role of educator has become more important than ever before. “There’s been a lot of that in the past three years,” Sam said. “COVID, combined with HIPPA sometimes leaves you in the dark about where we’re going and what we’re doing. Very much changed with COVID, so we try to understand the policies and help other people understand it, and work it out so it was the best of all possible situations. We do some teaching and training with residents to make sure they don’t all want lollipops - especially not those strawberry flavored ones.” The Resident Council also tries to identify concerns raised by residents, and get them addressed in a timely manner by working closely with administration.
The weather is getting nicer, so it’s time to get outside and enjoy the clean air. You can grab a friend and go to a park or even just take a walk around Aberdeen Village. Here is an idea for a fun little picnic in a jar to bring with you. It’s always fun to have a change of scenery. Walk for a while, enjoy your picnic, then walk back! Picnic in a Jar To make a picnic in a jar, cut the rim off of a small plastic container. You can use a Glad Mini Round container that holds 1/2 cup (4 oz) or any small plastic container that will fit inside your mason jar. Put a cookie or two in the bottom of the jar and cover them with a circle of parchment paper. Add chips to the top of the parchment paper. Assemble a sandwich making sure that it will fit into the mouth of the jar. You can use French bread or just regular bread cut to fit your jar, turkey, cheese, lettuce and tomato slices to make a sandwich or anything you like. Cover the sandwich with plastic wrap and set it on top of the chips. Fill the small plastic container with salad or fruit. Set the container of salad on top of the sandwich and put the lid on the jar. Bring along a small plastic fork and you are all set! u
“We try and do things like make sure maintenance that needs to get done gets
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Malsbary – continued from page 1 done,” Sam said. “Requesting entertainment, working with the food and dining room, visitation policies. We have 90 apartments here, some are husband and wife but most are single people. So, we have about 100-120 residents at any one time. We keep our eye on things, try to think how we look to visitors so the administration won’t get surprised by things we just walk by and ignore.”
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And in a community the size of Aberdeen Village, there is a lot to pay attention to - and to address.
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“The lights go out, limbs break, all these things take place,” Sam said. “We work to communicate and make sure we’re all on the same page. When there are this many people together, you have to have a basic understanding of the guidelines so we can all pull together. That means how do we sort the garbage? Are we going to have blooming trees here, or just shrubs? Will we have fish in the pond? As a council, we try and help everyone get along.”
“I was a fresh fish and they caught me early,” Sam said. “Probably why I got the job - because they didn’t know me.” After three years on the council, Sam said it is now time for him to step aside. “I think we have new people and new ideas,” Sam said. “We’ll have an election in a few days, and I don’t want to overstay my welcome.”
Sam plans to spend a little more time in the shop working on his wood carvings. A wooden loop he carved appears in the Art is Ageless® calendar. “I’ve been down in the shop carving various little gadgets,” Sam said. “I might have a little more time for that. My wife says I’m not allowed to carve up here, so I go down to the shop. But I don’t know, sawdust covered floors in taverns works OK. It soaks up the spills, and the blood.” u
Thank you to our Resident Council As the current members of our Resident Council hold their final meeting in June, we want to take a moment to thank them for their service. Giving of your time is a precious gift, and we all appreciate each and every one of you and the time you have given to make things better for everyone. Sam Malsbary Jo Henderson Sandy Wohlford Aileen Moise Zoe Moore Judy Otey u
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Father’s Day Trivia contest For Father’s Day, we thought a fun trivia contest to test your fatherly knowledge would be in order. Get your answers to Stephanie by June 6, because the person with the most right answers will win a prize! Name 5 Movies with “father” in the title 1. This movie came out in 1950, starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor. 2. This movie came out in 1951, again starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor. 3. The first of three movies in a series, this movie came out in 1972 and starred Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan. 4. Starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and Trevor Howard, this movie came out in 1964. 5. Elizabeth Taylor also starred in this movie, alongside William Powell and Irene Dunne in this movie that came out in 1947.
Name 5 famous fathers who also had famous children. 1. Born in 1924, this man was the father to six children, George, Robin, Jeb, Neil, Marvin and Doro. He was the 41st president of the United States. 2. This famous father was born in 1916 and was an actor well known for his role in Spartacus. He was the father to Joel, Michael, Peter and Eric. 3. Also known as Ol’ Blue Eyes, this crooner was born in 1915 and was the father to Nancy, Tina and Frank Jr. 4. This famous father was born in 1922. He won five Emmy awards for writing and producing The Dick Van Dyke Show. He had three children, Rob, Sylvia and Lucas. He was a Director, Producer and comic actor. 5. Born in 1905, this famous father had three children, Jane, Peter and Amy. He was known for his role in The Grapes of Wrath and also starred in a movie with one of his children later in life. u
Community of Friends Resident Referral Rewards Program Friends make the best neighbors Life is always better when you’re surrounded by friends. We want you to enjoy the best life possible, so if you have any friends who may be interested in the same worry-free lifestyle you are enjoying at Aberdeen Village, referring them could benefit you both!
One step, and it’s easy If you have friends who may be interested in a move to Aberdeen Village, simply fill out the attached referral card and submit it to the marketing office OR visit with a member of our marketing team, Stephanie Oehlert or David Meyer, to schedule a time to come in for a tour. If you submit a referral card, we will send your friends information about Aberdeen Village and then contact them by phone.
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I know someone who would like to learn more about: ______ Independent Living ______ Assisted Living Name(s) __________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City ______________State __________ZIP _____________ Phone____________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ My Name _________________________________________
How the reward works
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If the referred individual or couple chooses an independent living or assisted living residence at Aberdeen Village as their new home, you will receive a $2,000 credit on your monthly service fee. Don’t feel guilty, the individual or couple you refer will receive a $1,000 credit on their first monthly service fee, too — providing you both some extra cash to celebrate your new life as neighbors! It gets better — this is an unlimited offer, so the more referrals you provide, the greater the rewards.
Certain restrictions apply. For additional information, contact Stephanie Oehlert, director of sales and marketing, at 913‐890‐6455.
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Aberdeen Village shares customer service survey responses Aberdeen Village continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. The graphic highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between March 2021 and February 2022, Aberdeen Village residents and their families gave the community high scores in demonstrating dignity and respect, safety and security, and cleanliness.
“I appreciate the kindness of those who work here,” said one resident. “There are a lot of staff I would recommend.” Another emphasized that the most important thing to them is the safety and security the community offers.
Source: Pinnacle Quality Insight (12 month ave. Mar. 2021 -Feb. 2022)
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We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service. u
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