Applestalk Newsletter – December 2024
In this issue:
Welcome Neighbor
Ugly Swaeter Day
Honoring Veterans
Resident Spotlight
Bayada’s Wellness Talk
Annual Tree Lighting
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with the Tree Lighting ceremony!
Monday, Dec. 2
6 p.m. (after dinner)
Garden of Eden Restaurant
The 2025 Mayor will be announced and will light Edenton’s official tree. And, we’ll welcome back the Clustered Spires Sweet Adelines who will sing holiday favorites!.
Enter the Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest
Residents and family members are invited to enter this year’s Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest! Use any style wreath and any décor you like. But please, no fresh decorations or live wreaths.
Get creative, then bring your wreath to a Life Enrichment Coordinator or deliver to the Manor House by Thursday, December 5 to be entered in the contest.
All wreaths will be displayed in the Manor House from December 9 — 13 for voting.
Winners will be announced on Monday, December 16. Prizes will be awarded, based on votes received, for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Please reach out to Jennifer Holmes with any questions.
Holiday Bazaar Set for Friday, December 6
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
Are you ready to do some shopping? What better place to get some cute handmade items than at Edenton’s Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar will be
held in the Manor House Community Room on Friday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cash only, please.
Plan to start your shopping early. See you there!
Christmas Eve Service
Lisa Ambrose, & Liz Lyles, Life Enrichment team
Christmas is a special time with many things to celebrate. Let’s take a moment and share that joy together. As we wind down the season, we’ll
gather for a Christmas Eve Service at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 24. Join Chaplain Keegan and our Edenton family for the
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.
Also let’s wish our Jewish friends Happy Hanukkah as the eight-day Festival of Lights begins the evening of Wednesday, December 25.
Happy Holidays to ALL.
Page Turner’s
Book Club
This month’s book selection is The Last Caretaker by
Jessica Strawser.
Kate’s divorce was humiliating. She decides to start over as the new resident caretaker at a nature preserve…only to find herself in the middle of a mystery about the last person in her position.
Join us in the library for the discussion at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 19.
Sing with us!
At a recent practice, the Lifetime Singers welcomed a special vocalist… our own Chef Omar
from the Edenton restaurant!
Welcome, neighbor, to Fiddler’s Green!
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
We would like to welcome Mr. James “Jim” Warwick who recently moved into Room 312. Mr. Warwick was born in Washington state and raised in Hyattsville, Maryland. Jim chose Edenton because of his experience with us when his mother, Esther, lived here years ago.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked for W.R. Grace for many years. Mostly through work travel, he has been to all 50 states and 8 foreign countries. He enjoys country music, sports, car racing and photography. He loved taking pictures of race cars all over the country.
Welcome, Jim, to our Edenton family.
Welcome, neighbor, to Orchard Terrace!
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
We welcome Mrs. Peggy Balkenhol who just moved into Room 703!
Peggy was born in Tooele, Utah, and grew up in Salt Lake City. As she got older, she spent more time on her family’s farm and would often feed the animals. She was a cheerleader at Granite High School.
Peggy had three daughters, went through a divorce, and then ended up remarrying the love of her life. She and her husband traveled everywhere before settling in Florida. Peggy was a homemaker, and she loved to garden and take care of her children. “My husband didn’t want me to work. So, while he went to work, I went to play…he gave me the time of my life.” Peggy loves to play bingo and enjoys crafts.
Welcome, Peggy!
Welcome, neighbor, to Garden House!
Susan Shanahan, Life Enrichment Coordinator
We would like to welcome our newest resident, Mrs. Mary Herrick, who recently moved into Room 106. Mary was raised in New London, Connecticut, before moving to Maryland. She has been married for 47 years, and is blessed with three children and four grandchildren.
Mary has her master’s degree and worked as a school teacher. Mary enjoys walking, reading and cooking.
We are so happy to have you with us, Mary!
Ugly Sweater Day
Liz Lyles, Life Enrichment Coordinator
One newer holiday tradition is to wear ugly sweaters to a special holiday event. It’s so much fun that they’ve declared December 20 as National Ugly Sweater Day. Blossom Place residents will gather at 9a.m. Friday, December 20, and create their own ugly sweaters from paper, stickers, ornaments, and holiday trim.
They’ll also enjoy snacks and holiday music while creating. See you there!
Family Holiday Craft Saturday
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
If you enjoy decorating and using your imagination, then join us at Orchard Terrace on Saturday, December 14 at 1p.m. Bring your creative caps, extra holiday cookie cutters, and of course, your wonderful selves for our Holiday Ornament Cookie Cutter craft!
National Christmas Card Day
Susan Shanahan, Life Enrichment Coordinator
National Christmas Card Day is celebrated on December 9. The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in the United States in the 1840s, but it became more popular after Hallmark was founded in 1910. Garden House residents will celebrate Christmas Card Day on December 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Stop in and join the festivities as we design our own Christmas cards to share!
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed on December 7. This day honors the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the U.S. entering World War II.
Fiddler’s Green residents will gather Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m. to talk about the historical significance of the attack and of the United States entering World War II.
We will also read survivors’ stories and eyewitness accounts. Join us as we remember a day that made a significant impact on U.S. history.
Holiday Gift Wrapping Contest
Andy Wright, Life Enrichment Coordinator
Think you have the best wrapping skills in the Edenton community and want to show off your technique? Join us at Orchard Terrace on Monday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m. for a holiday gift wrapping contest.
Our white elephant gift exchange will take place after the contest.
Christmas Cash for Kids
Jennifer Holmes, Assistant Administrator
Since 1975, Christmas Cash for Kids has been an annual holiday tradition in Frederick County. WFMD 930AM continues to work with the Salvation Army to provide Frederick children with a Christmas they would otherwise miss. They are committed to making Christmas Cash for Kids a success and WFMD hosts an on-air radio-a-thon the week after Thanksgiving.
Edenton Frederick is sponsoring this fundraiser as the Elf of the Hour on Wednesday, December 4 from 4-5 p.m. Tune in to hear our jingle bells spirit as we talk about life at Edenton and announce our total donation from residents and staff.
A Christmas Cash for Kids donation box will be located at the front desk of The Manor House until 2 p.m. on December 4. Please help us brighten Christmas for local families with your tax-deductible contribution. Checks can be made payable to “Christmas Cash for Kids,” or cash will also be accepted.
December Happenings
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
Independent residents will be out and about during December!
- The first holiday excursion is to the Francis Scott Key Mall on Thursday, December 5 at 10 a.m. (Transportation $8).
- Tuesday, December 10, is a trip to the Delaplaine Arts Center to see the exhibits and do a little artsy shopping. (Transportation $8).
- On Saturday, December 14, it’s off to FCC’s free “Jazz Big Bands” concert. (Transportation $8.)
- Sunday, December 15 we’ll head over to Way Off Broadway to see Christmas Chronicles. The bus leaves at noon and the show starts
at 2:15 p.m. A buffet lunch is included. Tickets are $60 plus tax and tip. (+$8 transportation.) See the sign-up sheet for the details. - Join the holiday lights tour on Monday, December 23 at 6 p.m. We’ll enjoy Frederick’s sparkly decorations. ($8 transportation.)
- Out-to-lunch Bunch will enjoy Matsutake Sushi and Steak on Friday, December 13. Bus departs at 11:15 a.m. (Transportation $8.)
Please sign up early for the outings so we can plan accordingly.
Honoring Veterans.
Edenton’s veterans were honored at a Veterans Day program organized by members of the Carrolton Manor chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution. Guest speaker was Dana French, Captain, U.S. Navy, Retired.
Resident Spotlight
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
This month’s spotlight shines on Fiddler’s Green resident Patricia “Pat” Vaughan.
Some may remember Pat when she lived here before in Independent Living.
Pat was born in Falls Church, VA. When she was ten, her family moved to Prince George’s County, MD, where she graduated from Bladensburg High School. She attended the University of Maryland for two years, then she went to work for the Federal Government as a Visual Information Specialist. The last ten years of her career she was a Web Designer and Administrator.
She met her husband on a blind date and ended up marrying him (eventually). They had one son, and she is the proud grandmother of two grandchildren.
She enjoys painting and spent a lot of her vacations in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. She also traveled a lot for her job throughout the United States. Her favorite place that she visited was San Francisco.
She eventually moved to Walkersville, MD. In the 1990s Her mom moved in when she became ill, and she took care of her until she passed away in 2004.
She is an animal lover and has had many dogs and cats over the years. She now enjoys watching her favorite TV programs and visiting with her family.
We are so happy to have Pat back with her Edenton family.
Sing-a-long!
Lisa Ambrose, Life Enrichment Director
Dan Webb, aka “Cousin Dan,” had his debut at Edenton hosting a classic country sing-a-long for residents in November!
Sweet and Sour!
Fiddler’s Green resident Jennie Anderson helped to celebrate National Pickle Day at our pickle tasting event!
Our Sincere Condolences
All of us at Edenton extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the family and friends of those in our community
who recently passed away.
You will be missed.
Mr. Mavin Hoy | Mrs. Juanita Oden
Bayada presents…”Learn About Dizziness”
Michele Price, RN, Director of HomeCare
The vestibular system is like your body’s balance and spatial orientation manager. It’s a complex
network in your inner ear that helps you stay steady, know which way is up, and maintain your
body’s position. Learn about dizziness and vestibular system/rehab with Bayada Home Health
this month! Important tips to know about your vestibular system:
- When the vestibular organs are damaged with disease or injury, the brain can no longer rely
on them for accurate information about equilibrium and motion. This causes symptoms such
as: dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, nausea, headaches, nystagmus.
2. Vestibular rehab therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based program designed to promote Central
Nervous System compensation for inner ear deficits.
3. The goal of VRT is to retrain the brain to recognize and process signals from the vestibular
system in coordination with vision and proprioception.
Join us on Tuesday, December 3, in the Community Room, for the presentation.
Tuesday, December 3 at 10 a.m.
“Learn about Dizziness”
presented by Bayada Home Health
