|
Monthly Newsletter - February 2017
|
|
|
|
|
February Activities
at Abbey Park
|
|
There are so many things to celebrate in February along with our regular monthly activities. We have a Sock Hop, Super Bowl Party, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Mardi gras, and Winter Fun. So remember to keep an eye on your weekly and monthly calendars so you know when to take part in the many events here at Abbey Park.
Do not forget about our Men’s Pizza lunch and ROMEO’s Breakfast. The ladies also go out to breakfast and have a monthly tea. There is weekly entertainment, bible study, church services, lunch or dinner out with your friends every week and there is always crafts to make or a group game to play up in the Activity Center. We also have one of the largest Wii Bowling Senior Leagues in the area.
Like to cook but don’t want the hassle of buying the ingredients and doing it all by yourself? Then come to Cooking Club where we make a recipe together and all share in the finished product.
Like to watch movies? Come to the Theater four days a week and enjoy freshly popped popcorn. It is always more fun to watch a movie with friends.
There’s so much to do at Abbey Park!
|
|
|
Click the links below for downloadable copies:
|
|
|
Paparazzi alert!
To see photos from our January activities and events, check out our Facebook page -
Click here
|
|
|
Resident Council Meeting Minutes –
January 25, 2017
In Attendance – 30 Residents, Tamra, Cheryl, Val & Donna
ADMINISTRATION - Tamra Ward
- Tamra reminded residents to wash your hands frequently during this season of flu and Norovirus. If you have the symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, you should stay in your room. If family members have these symptoms, they should not come to visit.
- Tamra told residents that the storage rooms are currently being cleaned and then the door locks will be removed. There will be a designated space for each apartment. Remember that no box springs or mattresses should be stored in these areas and items should be labeled. Locks to all storage areas will be removed by February 1.
- When asked if blinds can be replaced, Tamra said that they could for a nominal fee.
- Tamra told residents that if there are any after hours emergency maintenance issues you should pull the cord in your room. Senior Helpers staffs the building around the clock and can get you the help that you need.
- Residents asked why the water walls were not working. Tamra said that it was due to hard water issues and that she is working to resolve the problem and restore the water walls to service.
- Residents asked if a different toilet could be installed in their bathroom. Tamra said that residents can purchase a new toilet and Abbey Park will install it for a nominal fee.
- When asked about slow drains, Tamra said that the usual cause is hair clog. A special plunger is available that will remove the clog and keep the drains running free.
- Residents wanted to remind everyone that the papers in between the Lobby doors are for residents with paid subscriptions. Do not take or borrow.
- Residents also wanted to remind everyone to be considerate when using the elevator and mailboxes. Make room for others on the elevator and also get your mail and move to another location to read it so others can get to their mailboxes.
HOUSEKEEPING - Valerie
- Val asked residents if there were any comments, concerns or suggestions.
- Residents mentioned that they are very happy with housekeeping.
- Deep cleaning or additional cleaning services are available for an additional fee. Please talk to your housekeeper. This would include washing windows.
- Residents asked if there is a handout sheet that explains what housekeepers do on a regular basis.
- Residents asked if mirrors and the top of the refrigerator are to be dusted on a weekly basis. Val said that yes they are to be done weekly.
- Residents also reminded others to stay with their laundry so others do not touch it or take it out of the washer and dryer and leave it in a wet pile.
- Residents told Val that the North 2nd floor laundry room needs a new lint basket for the dryer. The current one has a hole in it. Valerie promised to get it replaced.
- Residents were reminded that housekeepers do not clean out the refrigerator unless you ask them for assistance in doing so.
- When asked about apartment stainless steel sinks looking poorly, Val told residents to contact housekeeping so that they can try a variety of products that will remove the hard water film.
ACTIVITIES - Donna
- Donna asked residents if there were any comments, concerns or suggestions.
- Upcoming activities were mentioned including the Sock Hop, Super bowl Sunday, Mail/Phone/e-mail fraud presentation, Mardi Gras, and the upcoming Casino.
- Donna talked about the new bowling shirts and asked residents to let her know if they would like to be included in the next order.
FOOD SERVICE - Cheryl
- Cheryl asked how food service was going. Everyone was happy.
- Residents mentioned how some residents are very rude and disrespectful to the servicers in the dining room.
- Residents love the entrée salads and would like a breadstick if possible
- A number of residents asked for a Liver and Onions alternate next month.
- Residents love the alternate entrée salad with protein available for meals.
|
|
|
|
|
Helen Baynes – February 2nd
Chesney Allen – February 3rd
Casimir Turowski – February 12th
Anna Marie Nanko – February 20th
Beverlee McMullin – February 20th
Carol Oesterle – February 25th
Dorothy Crowe – February 25th
Charles Gray – Feburary 27th
Howard Holmes – February 27th
Luanne McCurdy – February 28th
|
|
|
What You Should Know
Senior Helpers has an office located on the first floor behind the main office. If you need to reach Senior Helpers, please call (248) 486-1000.
Physical Therapist Dr. Hessell from ‘In Home Rehab’, schedules patients in their clinic
located upstairs on the second floor next door to the Activity Center. For an appointment call (248) 804-3425.
Dr. Brandy Eberhardt, DO, and Dr. Micah Scharer, DO, of South Lyon Family
Docs are located at 26000 Pontiac Tr., South Lyon. For an appointment, please call (248)
437-5613. Dr. Brandy and Dr. Micah are seeing patients at Abbey Park on
Wednesday afternoons.
Dr. Robert Brummeler, MD, Wixom Health Center, also schedules appointments here at Abbey Park. Please call for an appointment in his office 248-668-1900.
Dr. Richard Heligman of Home Care Podiatry sees patients here at Abbey Park. To schedule an appointment, please sign up for a time on Dr. Heligman's sheet in our Activity Book. For more information, please call Dr. Heligman at (248) 788-5891.
Podiatrist Dr. Mastrogiacomo of ‘South Lyon Foot and Ankle’, also sees patients in our clinic located on the second floor across from the Beauty Salon. For an appointment call his South Lyon office at (
248) 486-8886.
Dr. Karissa Jagacki of Personalized Hearing Care sees patients in our clinic located on the second floor across from the Beauty Salon on the first Monday of each month. Dr. Jagacki offers sceenings, hearing aid cleaning in addition to any other hearing needs you may have. For an appointment call (248) 437-5505 or (734) 467-5100.
Dr. Gary Sarafa, MD, is now scheduling appointments at Abbey Park. For an appointment please call (248) 882-3783.
Salon Services are provided by Steve Lay on Thursday and Denise Lay on Friday. Manicures are also offered o
n Fridays. These services are by appointment only, please call (248) 249-0643. Our salon is located upstairs on the second floor next to the Library.
Parkside Cleaners picks up outgoing dry cleaning items on Tuesdays and returns them on Fridays. Bring your items to the Office for pickup by noon on Tuesday. You must have a credit card on file with Parkside to use their services.
Please park in the appropriate parking spots that are designated around the building.
No
parking in the loading areas.
Violators will be ticketed and towed.
|
|
|
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 to 5:00
Saturday 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00
After Hours, follow the voice mail prompts to reach a department or to leave a message:
Office - 100
Tamra - 102
Activities - 109
Food Service - 110
Senior Helpers, call (248) 486-1000 for questions or
Pull your assistance cord for an aide
|
|
|
Tamra Ward, Administrator Abbey Park at Mill River | (248) 437-6550 www.abbeypark.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
