Country Club Manor

Country Club Manor
October = 2005 Newsletter<= /p>

YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR OWN NEIGHBORS!

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Deb Presents $200 to De= e (#102), with new resident, Dan standing by. Also pictured, Dan’s ister Andrea, and Dan’s son Frank<= /span>

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Dee Weimar’s son= , Dan Lemire, often visited his mother at her apartment (#102) at Country Club Manor. He just loved the view out over th= e golf course. Dan had been living i= n a large 3 bedroom home with a swimming pool and beautiful landscaping. But he found it to be too much tro= uble, especially keeping up the pool. After making the decision to “downsize,” he looked around at some of the many apartments available these days. But he didn’t like any of them very much, especially the ones with the “pitter patter” of noisy children’s feet. Then one day, when he was over vis= iting his mother, he saw someone moving out and it was like a light going off! He stopped in to the office to see= Debby and she told him about the 2 BR unit Myrna Schreur was leaving (who was downsizing herself to a 1 BR). And that was that. Dee said, “It was Danny who told me I could collect $200 for this but I w= ould have done it anyway.” <= o:p>

O= f course. W= ho wouldn’t want a neighbor they’ve know . . . since birth!

Pat and Nick Ramirez (#226), and Pat= 217;s sister Betty, have known Jim and Darlene Rief f= or 30 years. Betty was planning on = going “apartment hunting” with Jim and Darlene to help them find a place. When Betty mentioned t= his to Pat on the phone one day, Pat said, “Well why don’t you bring t= hem by Country Club Manor and show them our apartment?” “I just love it here,”= she said. So Pat called the offic= e and asked Debby if we had anything available.&= nbsp; Later that same day, Jim and Darlene stopped by to check things out. Of course they liked wha= t they saw and are moving into #126, right below their long time friends!

So everyone’s a winner!

= 1)&n= bsp; Pat and Nic= k will be living near their long time friends, Jim and Darlene.<= /p>

= 2)&n= bsp; Jim and Dar= lene have found a place to live, better than any other in West St. Paul and without having to run= down a lot of ads.

= 3)&n= bsp; Country Club Manor will have new residents “pre-screened” by Pat and Nick fo= r 30 years!

= 4)&n= bsp; Last but not least, Pat and Nick have already received their $200 in certificates which = will come in really handy to pay their October rent! Where else in the Twin Cities can = you get a gift certificate . . . for rent!

Note:= Pat and Nick own and operate the C= apitol View Restaurant at 637 S. Smith in St. Paul. Tel: 290-0218. Stop in sometime and say, “Hi.”

Choosing your own neighbors is easy! Just give the Country Club Manor office the name and number of someo= ne you think might be looking for a nice apartment. That’s all there is to it. Or you can give the office number (451-2633) to your friend. In= the latter case, please make sure they mention your name early in their conversation with the office. When your friend joins our little community, you will receive two $100 certifica= tes of appreciation to use towards your rent.

Our hat’s off to= the many of you who have already helped us out (See Below) and please feel free= to send a few more of your friends our way!&n= bsp; You’ll help them find a great place to live while helping CCM attract “pre-qualified” residents.

YCCYON Hall of Fame:

“Unfortunately,&= #8221; Country Club Manor has no apartment homes available right now. But usually, “New Neighbors&= #8221; need time to sell a house or something anyway so please continue to invite = them to join our little community!

New Landscaping

On September 27, 2005, Natural Landscaping Company finished a two job designed to decrease or eliminate water from entering the 45 UG parking area. If it works, we will do the same t= hing on the 55 side. (We hope the = 45 side doesn’t feel “slighted” that we always “practi= ce on them!”)

DebbyR= 17;s Column

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Debby Bright, our Resident Manager<= /span>

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Hello Everyone,

Fall is in the air - w= hat a beautiful time of year. This = season is my favorite time of year with the colors changing and the start of the holiday season with family and my grandkids.

I will be starting a c= raft night in the Club Room in October. I will post the date and time in the lobbies with information on what supplies you will need for your crafts that evening. I hope to see many of you come and= join me for some fun. If you have = any craft suggestions, please give me a call!

We are also starting b= ingo night on Thursdays from 7:00= - 9:00 PM in the Club Room. Many reside= nts have expressed interest so I hope we will have a great turn out.=

Get your Halloween cos= tumes ready for the October potluck and Halloween Party. It will be a spooky Monday!! Feel free to come - costume or no costume - we’ll have a great time!

Please feel free to gi= ve me a call in the office if you have any concerns. My office hours are 3:00 - 5:00, however, I can be reached b= y phone from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Please respect the eve= ning and weekend on-call caretakers and call them for emergencies only. If you have any regular maintenance needs, please fill out a maintenance form and drop in the slot.<= /span>

Have a great month of October.

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DARTS

Got a question about services for seniors? DARTS’ Information and Assistance hot line can help. DARTS’ many in-home services can help seniors remain in their o= wn homes even though some homemaking tasks become difficult or unsafe.

Looking for ways to be= come more involved in your community? Maybe you’d like to build a relation= ship with a school-aged child through a Pen-Pal or Reading Buddy relationship—or with a senior who really needs a visitor. Giving of themselves through volunteerism helps seniors remain strong and vital.

Come learn about the m= any possibilities that can empower your lifestyle, right here at Country Club Manor! The Learn About DARTS program on Wednesda= y, October 26 at 1 p.m. in the Club Room will introduce you to the many facets DARTS offers seniors. Mary’s refreshments always appear magically in time for socializing a= fter the program. Whether you’re looking for resources now or for sometime= in the future, for yourself or for a friend, this resource information is good= to know. Come join us!

LOW-CARBOHYDRATE DIETING:

Miracle or Wishful Hype?=

Just looking through t= he pages of any magazine, you will most likely find at least one mention of a low-carbohydrate/high protein diet. Are they safe? Do they= work?

Your body naturally bu= rns carbohydrate (“carbs”) before it wi= ll begin burning fat. The basic principle of low carb dieting is that if you don’t give your body carbohydrates to burn, it will burn fat instead. Thus, weight loss oc= curs without reducing caloric intake. It is believed that with time, you can use these low carb diets to “reprogram” your body to look for fat to burn instead = of carbohydrates when you need energy.

Several different low = carb diets have become popular. The Atkins’ Diet, the Zone D= iet, Sugar Busters, and the Carbohydrate Addict Diet are just a few of the well-known versions. These di= ets are all based on the idea that the USDA food pyramid has been steering our eating habits in the wrong direction for years. The food pyramid suggests a high <= span class=3DSpellE>carb, low fat diet for a healthy body. But in fact, it has been found that higher intakes of the right fat increase good HDL cholesterol and low carbohydrate intake decreases bad LDL cholesterol. So not only do these diets provide weight loss opportunities, they also can improve your heart health.

If you decide to try a= low carb diet, you will need to weigh the options. The Atkins’ Diet is one of t= he most popular of the low carb diets, but it is a= lso one of the strictest. If you = do not follow strict diets well, you may want to consider another low carb diet such as the Zone Diet. It will give you a little more flexibility to eat what you are craving.

The low carb diets are often easier to stay on for long periods because they do not limit the amount of food you can eat. They only limit the types of foods.= With some persistence, you can find low carb alternatives to almost all of your favorite foods. For example, at snack time you can= eat apple chips or beef jerky instead of high carb = potato chips. At dinner, try eating = more asparagus or broccoli and skip the potatoes.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE

Here are some interest= ing facts about life in the last century (only 100 years ago).

Sugar cost four cents a pound, eggs were 14 cents a dozen, and coffee was 15 cents a pound.

More than 95 percent o= f all births in the US took place at home.

The American flag had = only 45 stars. Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mex= ico, Hawaii, and Alask= a hadn’t been admitted to the Union = yet.

The average wage in th= e US was 22 cents an hou= r, and the average US worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

News from Interim Healthcare

ATTENTION:<= /b> Due to the lack of interest in the= foot care clinic we will no longer have the foot care clinic the 3rd Thursday of every month in the community room.

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= Receiving a blood transfusion-What you may want = to know.

How many Americans need blood each year

Nearly five million Americans receive blood transfusions each year. Blood is used to save the l= ives of patients who need surgery or other medical treatment, for trauma victims= of accidents and burns and for patients with cancer, hemophilia, and other ser= ious diseases.

Why would my doctor recommend that I receive blood?

You may need to receive blood in order to stabilize a medical condition or to save your life. The amount of blood that is given to you is a decision your physician will make based on your particular needs. Details about why you may need blood will be best explained by your doctor.

What steps are taken t= o make sure that the blood patients receive is safe?

There are many safegua= rds on our national blood supply to ensure safe blood for patients. First, blood is donated by volunteer donors. Before giving blood, donors must answer questi= ons about their health and risk factors for disease,= and only a person with a clean bill of health can give blood. Blood from each accepted donor goes through extensive testing. In addition to tests for blo= od type, nine separate screening tests are run for evidence of infection with = hepatitis, HIV, HTLV and syphilis. Finally, a carefully identified blood sample is tes= ted against blood from the patient who will receive it, a process called crossmatch.

What are the risks of receiving blood?

If a blood transfusion= is indicated during a surgical procedure or other medical treatment, the risks= of NOT receiving blood far outweigh the risks of transfusion. Some patients may experience minor changes in the body's immune system after a transfusion, causing mild symptoms, such as fever, chills or hives, which typically requ= ire little or no treatment. A small number of patients may also react to donated blood by developing antibodies (immune reactions).

The transmission of di= sease and the destruction of red blood cells occur only very rarely, and seldom threaten life. The potential risk of contracting AIDS from a blood transfus= ion has received a great deal of attention. But it is important to know that all donated blood in the United States is tested for the AIDS virus, reducing the risk to a negligible level. When you consider the risks of transfusion, it may be helpful to know that many common activities carry far greater risks — for example, smoking cigarettes, driving a car or bei= ng pregnant.

What can I do to make = sure that a safe supply of blood will be available should I, my friends, family = or members of my community need it?

It is very important t= hat healthy Americans donate blood. This will guarantee that a safe and adequate blood supply is available for patient care. Millions of lives are saved each year because of the availability of donated blood.

Do I have choices othe= r than receiving blood from the community blood supply?

Yes, you may have other choices. Autologous blood transfusion refers to procedures in which you may serve as your own blood donor. In preoperative = autologous donation, your blood may be collected and = stored before a scheduled surgery if blood use may be required. In intraoperative and postoperative autologous transfusions, bloo= d lost during surgery is saved and returned to the patient. Directed donations can also be arranged in some cases from a person (usually a friend or relative) whom you select.

How can I find out more about blood?

Ask your doctor for mo= re information about your medical treatment and the possible use of blood.

Interim HealthCare is available for your homecare needs.

(651)917-3634

Computer Clinic

We go to our winter sc= hedule for the clinic. Instead of ev= ery Saturday, it will be conducted on the third Saturday of each month. That translates to Oct= ober 15 for this month. Kevin Eric= kson Jr. (#301) will be your host. Feel free to stop by with any questions you might have (or answers too for that matter). If you are a beginne= r, that’s fine. Or, if you= are quite comfortable, feel free to come anyway. Remember, we have a computer r= ight in the Club Room that anyone is free to use 24/7. Plus, Kevin will bring his laptop = with lots of stuff preloaded that he can demonstrate by connecting to

Kevin Jr.= at the “Ren Fair”

the big plasma “monitor” on the wall. Hope to see you on Saturday, the 15^th and each 3^{rd
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GAME NIGHT

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Game Night as it was on Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Game Night is becoming= quite popular. You can bring a game= , deck of cards, snack to pass, or just come and join the fun. Coffee will be served and a pop ma= chine is available in the pool room. If you want something else to drink, feel free to bring it with you. Game night will be every Wednesday= at 6:30 pm. Some games will be provided. Hope to see many of you there. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy at 651-451-6828.

REMINDER: DARTS & INTERIM HEALTHCARE

Be sure to sign up for= the blood pressure clinic. Sign up sheets will be posted on the lobby bulletin boards. We would also hope to see more of = you attend the Darts educational meetings once a month. Darts has so much to offer for sen= iors. In fact, “It’s more th= an a bus.”

1st week of the month on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. is blood pre= ssure. (you must sign up in advance for this service)

2^nd week of the month on Wednesd= ay from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. a service coordinator will = be on-site in the CCM office.

4^th week of the month on Wednesd= ay at 1:00 p.m.= in the Club Room is Education by Dar= ts.

CCM OCTOBER BIRTHDAY= S

10/1     Pat Grasafe<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>        &= nbsp;            10/14   Bev Gutzmer

10/4     Dorothy Miklya        &= nbsp;      10/18   Debby Bright

10/11   Helen Smith &nb= sp;            =        10/19   Chris Cr= aine

10/11   Norman<= /st1:place> Sell      &nb= sp;            = 10/24   Jim Mehl= e

10/12   Kevin Ericson Jr.        &= nbsp;    10/26   John Leonard

10/13   Michael Grasafe        &= nbsp;     10/31   Loucille= Newcomb

10/31   Martha Dwyer

CASINO TRIP

Please join us for a t= rip to Turtle Lake Casino on Thursday, October 6^th. The bus will pick us up in front o= f the 1945 building at 8:45 am and bring us back at 5:15 p= m. The cost of the trip is $2 per person. You will receive $10 = in quarters at the casino. Pleas= e sign up in the lobby. If you have = any questions, please

I also wanted call Kat= hy at 451-6828.to say thanks to all of you for your calls, cards, gifts, visits, = and prayers during my recent illness. It means a great deal to me to have friends and neighbors as caring = and special as you. Thanks again!= Love, Kathy E.

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MAINTENANCE:    = ;

Any maintenance emerge= ncy can be reported after hours by calling our digital pager at 612-640-1948. (Just punch in your phone number a= fter the beep.) If you have any maintenance needs, please fill out a maintenance request slip.   Maintenance requests can be f= ound outside the office door. If y= ou live in the 1955 building, you can pick up maintenance request slips in the lobby and drop off the filled-out forms in the slot in the door located on = the garage level by the elevator.

MAIL TRUCK:

The mail truck will on= ly be coming every other Wednesday until the end of the year. They are short postal trucks becau= se they have sent them to Louisi= ana for hurricane relief services.

KEYLESS ENTRY:

The 1955 building keyl= ess entry is installed and the entry lock has been disabled. If you haven&#= 8217;t already, you must turn in a 4 digit PIN number to Debby and/or you may also request a card if you desire.

CLUB ROOM:    &= nbsp;

As you all know, we re= placed the carpet and furniture in the Club Room last year.. In order to ke= ep it looking great we ask that you please refrain from bringing food and drin= k in the carpeted area including on the upholstered furniture. Thanks for your cooperation.<= /o:p>

GARAGE PARKING:

If you have someone dr= opping you off in the garage with groceries or packages, please make sure they understand they cannot leave their car parked in the garage. Cars left parked in the garage are blocking the trash room doors and making it difficult for residents to get = in and out of their parking spots in that area. After dropping you off, they must = park their vehicle outside to help you with your groceries or to stay and visit.= Thanks for your cooperation.<= /o:p>

SECURITY:

A new camera was insta= lled overlooking the west end of the “55” building. This completes our complement of 16 color cameras covering most of the common areas in and around Country Club Manor. But we still need YOUR= help to keep Country Club Manor as safe and as free from criminal elements as po= ssible. You can help by reporting any susp= icious activity. If something is sto= len out of your car, you notice something missing in the common areas, or you observe any suspicious activity, please let us know immediately. It’s important to try and pi= n down the approximate time of any such incident.= We will then be able to review the film clips and glean much informa= tion about the “event” which will then be forwarded to the police department if appropriate. Th= is was done recently in connection with the theft of a car out of the 45 garage area. See September’s newsletter for details.

DOOR DECORATIONS:

The West St. Paul emergency personnel has requested that we remind all residents that if you are going to hang anything on your apartment door, the apartment number must remain visible for emergency personnel at all times.<= o:p>

CHRISTMAS WREATHS:

We know it is only Oct= ober, but the Christmas season is just around the corner. Please be reminded that it is ok t= o hang real wreaths on your apartment door, however, you are responsible for vacuu= ming needles, etc. in front of your own apartment door while it is hanging there= for the season and after you take it down, you must clean up the area thoroughl= y. It is not the responsibility of George or Roberta to clean up after your wr= eath.

October Brain Teaser

Three men went to a ho= tel and were told that there was only one room left and that it would cost $30 = for the night. They paid $10 each= and went to the room. The desk cl= erk subsequently realized that he had made a mistake and had overcharged the men $5. He asked one of the hotel’s other staff to return the $5 to the men. This other employee was not as hon= est as the desk clerk, though. He re= asoned that, since $5 is not easily divided by 3, he would keep $2 and return $3 to the men, so that each would get back $1.&n= bsp; Each man therefore only paid $9 each, which totals $27 for the room. Add to that the $2 that= the hotel employee kept, and the total is only $29. What happened to the missing $1? Who had it, where did it go?        &= nbsp;

Regularly Scheduled Activities

·        Saturday Morning Coffe= e and Donuts:   Every Saturday

mo= rning we have coffee and do= nuts in the club room from 9-11:00= am. Kathy and Kevin Ericson usually cater this delightful event. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors. You do not need to commit every Saturday. If you can make it = this Saturday, but have to miss the next three, that’s no problem. This is not like a golf or bowling league where you must attend every week . . . or not= at all! Please stop by when you = get a chance and join in the fun.

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·        POTLUCK:
Don’t forget potluck and Halloween Party on Monday evening October 31^=
st at 5:30 PM in the club room. Put together your most original Halloween costume and join the fun. Treats will be provided. Kathy and Kevin are (again) your gracious hosts.    P= lease encourage your friends and neighbors at Country Club Manor to join us. This= is another great way to meet other residents and taste some great food at the = same time.        =



·        Bridge Club: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM in the c= lub room - sign up in the lobby of either building.&n= bsp; Call Gerry Brack at 455-8531 for further information.

·        Poker Club: Every Monday at 1:00 PM in the= club room. Please call Leslie Brode at 222-7906 for further information.=

CCM AEROBICS

Our pool is a good way to exercise witho= ut putting the stress on bones and joints that walking and other exercise does= .



Please join us for CCM Aerobics held every Saturday morning at 10:00 AM and Monday evening= s at 7:00 PM.   There is no charge. Come on down and visit your neighb= or while losing a pound or two! = All are welcome.     &= nbsp;

ON-CALL OCTOBER, 2005

Note: We always try to answer the phone = rather than let it go to a machine. = So please respect our off hours and call only for items of an EMERGENCY nature= .



October 1-6        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       October 28-31

George & Roberta W= est #210      &nb= sp;       George & Roberta West #210

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October 7-13        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     October 14-20

Debby Bright #109     &n= bsp;            = ;             <= /span>Don & Carol Standley= #220

451-2633      =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =         451-2633

Our guest Room&nb= sp;

Another advantage of living at Country Club Mano= r is that, your family or friends have access to our lovely guest room. It is a really nicely decorated 1 = BR apartment close to the pool and Club Room (#117). It is nicely furnished and has a television, dishes, silverware, pots and pans, and has linens too! The cost is $50/day.

So, if there is a birthday, wedding, or other re= ason why your out-of-town friends or relatives may want to visit you, “bri= ng ‘em on.” Any children can enjoy the pool, u= se the high speed internet in the Club Room, watch TV on our big plasma screen, et= c., all just right around the corner from #117. Of course, we are close to the Mal= l of America, a big draw for out-of-town guests, and close to the airport as wel= l. But be sure to make reservations i= n advance by seeing Debby in the office.

answer to October brain teaser

The cost of the room was $27 minus $2, or $25.= The error comes from mistakenly adding $27 and $2, and getting the misleading figure of $29.

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Game Night as it was on Wednesday, June 22, 2005