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October 16, 2020 | 5:10 pm |
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The Beacon Hill Weekly Rundown |
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Beacon Hill will continue to follow guidance from Kent County, Region VI Coalition, CMS, CDC, and government guidelines related to COVID-19 and will update our protocols accordingly. We are also following orders that are still in place under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which can be reviewed at the link below:
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Protecting Lives: West Michigan Hospital Capacity Data
The WMPF regularly updates COVID-19 data, and hospital capacity provided by the MDHHS. As of Oct. 14, the West Michigan Health Assessment key hospital facilities were below 10% utilization for COVID-19 patients:
- 3.7% of 3,471 total Hospital beds were occupied with COVID-19 patients
- 7.9% of 380 total ICU beds were occupied with COVID-19 patients
- 1.7% of 539 total ventilators were in use with COVID-19 patients
Kent County is now at a 4.9% positivity rate. This is up again from last week.
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In our second installment of the “God’s gift of the five senses” series, Chaplain Travis reflects and encourages engagement with all your senses in your spiritual practices. This week's blog reflects on smell.
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St. Cecilia Music Center Virtual Jazz Series |
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One of the ways SCMC plans to plan to bring the music to you this fall is through a five-concert virtual jazz series.
Beginning September 10 and running through November 4, SCMC will offer five FREE live-stream concerts through our Facebook page and YouTube Channel. All residents can tune in at 7:00 PM to hear these great Michigan jazz pianists every other week in the comfort of your own home.
Independent Living Residents can join us in the Auditorium and Community Room for a live-screening of these concerts. Sign up with the Concierge.
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CLIFF MONEAR | Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 PM |
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Cliff Monear is a professional jazz pianist and has performed all over the world with some of the biggest stars in show-business. His YouTube channel features solo and group performances that spotlight many of the finest jazz artists in the Midwest. He is a faculty member at Wayne State University, and a sales consultant for Steinway & Sons, Michigan and Ohio region.
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Next Week is Animal Appreciation Week
Starting Monday, October 19 the life enrichment team has various animal themed activities for you all to enjoy including a pet parade, movie and special Puppy Chow snack!
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Dog Parade | Monday at 2:30 PM
ALC residents are invited to enjoy a special outdoor pet parade by our friends at Paws With A Cause. Activities team members will assist residents in finding the best place to view the parade.
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Saturday Movies are back!
This week we will be playing a Planet Earth movie! Sign up at the MPR bulletin board for our 2 o'clock showing!
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ALC Chair Exercise Schedule | Multi-Purpose Room
- Ground Floor—Tuesday at 1:30 PM
- 1st Floor—Tuesday at 2:30 PM
- 2nd Floor—Wednesday at 1:30 PM
- 3rd Floor—Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Classes are limited to 8 people. Sign up sheets will be located on the bulletin board near the Multi-Purpose Room.
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Spiritual Wellness
Assisted Living Chapel will be held on Sundays in the Multi-Purpose Room by Chaplain Travis at:
Skilled Nursing Chapel services will be held on Tuesdays in Skilled Nursing by Chaplain Mary. The times have been listed below for SNF:
- 2nd Floor: 11:00am
- 1st Floor: 12:00pm
Memory Care devotional time with Scripture & hymn is scheduled for Wednesdays.
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Skilled Nursing Activities
This week, our Life Enrichment team will host activities such as Chair Exercises, Balloon Volleyball, Guess Who: The Animal Edition, Wheel of Fortune, and BINGO.
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Memory Care Activities
This week, our Life Enrichment team will engage our Memory Care residents in a variety of animal themed activities including a special Paper Plate Fishbowl Craft.
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Podiatry Services
A Podiatrist will be at Beacon Hill on Tuesday October 20th at 9am for room to room visits.
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Veteran's Day 2020
This year, Beacon Hill will be hosting a special dinner in honor of Veteran’s Day. We would like the opportunity to acknowledge and thank all of our Veterans. A flyer has been distributed to resident mailboxes - if a resident would like to be included, please complete and return to the concierge by Monday, November 2.
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Podiatry Services | Tuesday October 27
Next visit date is Tuesday October 27th. Please note that you will need to complete a consent form in advance. Services will be billed through your insurance provider. Appointments are limited to 17 residents between 9am-2pm.
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Barnabas Foundation Webinar Series: Giving From An IRA
Wednesday October 21, 12:00pm
in the Formal Dining Room.
If you are 70 ½ and older, you can make a sizeable gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) to ministry, and reduce your taxable income.
Spaces are limited; please sign up with the Concierge.
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As a thank you, we will be providing each of our attendees with a complimentary gift certificate to use at the Bistro or the Garden Cafe! |
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Gazing at The GRAM - Time Travel: 1800s-1900s Wednesday October 21st, at 3:30 PM
Independent Living residents are invited to join us in the Community Room or Auditorium for virtual gallery tour of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Spaces are limited in both areas. Sign up at the concierge desk. Residents may also join the presentation from home using the link below.
Time Travel: 1400s - 1800s Tour:
This tour will focus on the works of art in the museum's collection from the 1800s to the early 1900s. One of the primary focuses will be seeing the Impressionism artwork from famous artists from around the world. See how this painting style captivated viewers during that time period, but also is a favorite style of people today.
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Dining Room Menu Week of 10/19 |
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Garden Cafe Specials Week of 10/19 |
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As always, thank you to everyone for making Beacon Hill a safe, healthy and wonderful place for our residents to live. |
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For more information, contact Beacon Hill at Eastgate
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