A Publication of the Activities and Wellness Department
Montereau, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hop Into Spring
Hop into spring with our April
activities!
Get out and enjoy the spring weather
on our road trip to Pawhuska. Tour historic buildings and learn about the capital of the Osage Nation. You can also
get out and have fun with great company
on our third Tavern Tour!
Enjoy the spring evenings closer to
home at our Music and S’Mores Event
and at our Karaoke Dinner. Both events
will be held on the Veranda, and will
include great food, friends and music!
And of course, it’s almost time for
Easter. Bring your family for a delicious
Grand Buffet and Easter Bunny sighting.
See pages 2-9 for more details.
April 2015
Monthly Highlights
1-Dessert & Drama
5-Easter Grand Buffet
14-Volunteer Luncheon
17-Teddy Bear Tea Party
21-Music & S’Mores on
the Veranda
24-Simon & Son
28-Tavern Tour
30-Karaoke Dinner
Cheers! We toasted to the new Spa at
Montereau at the Grand Opening. Stop
by and check out the great services we
offer, including reflexology, massage,
facials and nail treatments.
Inside this Issue
Irish eyes were smiling for our Saint Patrick’s Day Grand Buffet in the
Rotunda. Erma and Margaret got dressed up for the occasion.
Calendar Highlights
Movies
Movies
Private Events
“You’re First”
Photo Gallery
Employee Spotlight
Puzzle
Health & Wellness
Marketing News
Birthdays
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Calendar Highlights - April 1 - 3
Montereau Featured Artist of the Month
The fine art photography of Allen Gannaway will be featured in the
Studio de Monet for the month of April.
Wednesday, April 1 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Dessert & Drama
Come and enjoy dessert and coffee while you watch the seventh performance of
the Montereau Drama Club. Our resident thespians will be performing three comedy skits in Senior Readers Theatre style. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursdays in April
Wii Bowling Tournament
The Montereau Holy Rollers are participating in the local senior community tournament during April and May. Come cheer on your Montereau friends and neighbors!
The schedule is as follows:
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April 2 @ Oklahoma Methodist Manor. The bus departs at 1:30 pm.
April 9 —Inverness Village @ Montereau in the Coterie Theatre at 2 p.m.
April 16 @ Town Village. The bus departs at 1:30 p.m.
April 23 — University Village @ Montereau in the Coterie Theatre at 2 p.m.
April 30 — Burgundy Place @ Montereau in the Coterie Theatre at 10:00 a.m.
Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus for the travel dates.
Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, April 2 ● 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Magnificent Botanical Gardens Program
Learn about the Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the World with Dr. Todd
Lasseigne, CEO and President of the Tulsa Botanical Gardens. Dr. Lasseigne is
a highly respected plantsman, educator, garden writer and plant photographer, and
leader in the field of public horticulture. He has traveled extensively throughout
the U.S., Western Europe, and Japan in search of new landscape plants and has
participated on plant expeditions in China and the nation of Georgia. Guests are
welcome. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Contact Melanie at
(918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, April 3 ● 9:00 a.m. ● Grand Lawn
Meditative Walk
Join the group for meditation and prayer along the paths of the Grand Lawn and
the Lake of the Woods. After the walk, we will gather near the white marble fountain for group discussion and prayer. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Everyone is welcome. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
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Calendar Highlights - April 3 - 7
Friday, April 3 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Studio de Monet
Pinterest Party
Get crafty at our Pinterest Party! Pinterest is an online bulletin board that is full of
craft projects. For April we’ll make these fun necklaces with ribbon and washers.
This project is open to beginners and seasoned crafters. Supplies and snacks will be
provided. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Fri., April 3 & April 24 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Foundation Room
Great Books Club
In April the group will discuss “The Country Husband” by John Cheever on the 3rd
and “The Ledge” by Lawrence Sergeant Hall on the 24th.
Sunday, April 5 ● 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ● Rotunda
Easter Grand Buffet
Happy Easter! Bring your family to Montereau to celebrate Easter with a Grand
Buffet. As you eat, keep your eyes peeled for the Easter Bunny. He may pay us a
visit and stop for a few pictures. The cost of the brunch is $22 and will be charged
to your meal allowance. Please call the hostess desk at (918) 491-5212 to make
reservations. In order to serve you better, we ask that you limit parties to no more
than 12 people.
Monday, April 6 ● 11:15 a.m. ● City View Lounge
Movie Committee Meeting & Lunch
Do you like movies? Want to help pick the movies you watch at Montereau? All
residents wanting to participate in the Movie Committee are invited to attend this
lunch meeting. We will select the movies to be played in Le Cinéma for the upcoming months and assign movie duties. Please mark your reservation sheet to participate in this event. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Monday, April 6 ● 4:00 p.m. ● 6th Floor Library
Sixth Floor Library Open House
Stop by on your way to Happy Hour in the City View Lounge and see what the
Sixth Floor Library has to offer.
Tuesday, April 7 ● 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. ●
Various Locations
Resident Committee Meetings at 2 p.m.
“R.O.S.E.” Committee at 3 p.m.
Resident Advisory Committees provide ideas and support to each of
Montereau’s departments. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month.
A list of resident committees is posted in the Post Office.
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Calendar Highlights - April 8 - 12
Wednesday, April 8 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Beaujolais (Villa)
The Life of Tim Conway
Listen as Cleo tells the life story of actor Tim Conway. Cleo is a a great story teller
and brings any subject to life. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Wed., April 8 & 22 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Rendezvous Buffet
Food Bank Note Writing
Join other Montereau volunteers to write “Thank You” notes for the Community
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The notes are sent by the Food Bank to donors
and often encourage repeat donations. We spend about an hour writing and enjoy
the company of friends while providing a worthwhile service. All supplies are provided. Mark your reservation sheet to participate. Cards are also available to write
at your own convenience. Contact Lloyd Z. for more information.
Thursday, April 9 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Presentation: Am I Depressed or is it
Just the Blues?
How do you know if you or someone you love is experiencing a form of depression? Join Mary Hardy, LPC and Behavioral Health Consultant for LIFE Senior
Services, to learn the difference between depression and “the blues.” You will learn
how older adults may experience depression and what to do if you or a loved one is
suffering from depression. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Contact Melanie
at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Saturday, April 11 & 25 ● 6:45 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Bingo Games
It’s your chance to win a cash prize. Bingo card packs are $5 cash and include cards
for 9 games. Cards go on sale at 6:45 and games start at 7:00.
Sunday, April 12 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Abbey
Sunday Sing-Along
Come join us for music, fellowship and fun! Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, April 12 ● 4:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Fellowship Lutheran Youth &
Children’s Choir
Please join us in welcoming the youth bell and vocal choirs from nearby Fellowship
Lutheran Church. Youth choirs are under the direction of Vicki Smith. Guests are
welcome. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event.
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Calendar Highlights - April 13 - 16
Monday, April 13 ● 4:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge
MAGIC Monday Trivia & Happy Hour
Enjoy Happy Hour and play a trivia game with your Montereau friends!
Trivia categories include: Easter traditions & Gardening: Fact or Myth.
Snacks will be provided and the bar will be open for drink purchases. Mark your
reservation sheet to attend. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more
information.
Tuesday, April 14 ● 11:15 a.m. ● Renoir’s
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
We want to celebrate our Montereau volunteers! We ask all of our volunteers to
honor us with your presence at a special lunch so we can thank you for your
generous contribution of time to our community. Please sign up on the
reservation sheet specifying your volunteer activities within the last year. You
must submit your RSVP on the reservation sheet to attend. Please note this
luncheon is for volunteers only. Contact Kristen Schooley at (918) 491-5233
for more information.
Tuesday, April 14 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Woodland Hills Mall Trip
Catch the bus for a shopping excursion to Woodland Hills Mall. The bus will
return to take you back to Montereau at 3:30 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet to
reserve a seat on the bus.
Tuesday, April 14 ● 6:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Dementia 101 Part 1
We’re running this popular series again for those who missed it, or those who
want a refresher. Shelly Norris will cover the basics of dementia including the
definition of dementia, the different types, the different stages and common behavior we see at each stage. Mark your reservation sheet if you would like to
attend. For more information call Shelly Norris, Therapeutic Recreation
Manager, at (918) 491-5258.
Wednesday, April 15 & 22 ● 4:45 p.m. ● Bus Trip
LEDO Trip
Get a taste of Mexican cuisine at Abuelo’s: The Flavor of Mexico. The menu features Mexican and Tex Mex favorites including enchiladas, fajitas and margaritas.
Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus. Please RSVP for only
one trip. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, April 16 ● 8:00 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Walking Group: River Parks Tulsa
Join the group for a 35-minute walk around the paved trails of River Parks. After
the walk, we will ride the bus to Panera for breakfast. Bring money for breakfast.
Bus should return to Montereau by 10 a.m. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232
for more information.
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Calendar Highlights - April 16 - 17
Thursday, April 16 ● 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ●
Concierge
Food Bank Donations
Please bring your food donations, cash or check to the Concierge desk on the
day of the Food Bank trip and our volunteers will take it. Most needed items are
canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc), canned or packaged fruit, canned or boxed meals,
soup and stew, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, rice, breakfast cereals, etc. Checks
should be payable to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Thank you
for your help. If you have any questions, please call Lloyd Z.
Thursdays in April ● 11:15 a.m. ● Studio de Monet
Great Novels Study
The Great Novels Study group will begin its next novel study on April 16th. Susan
Pate will lead an in-depth study and discussion of “The Age of Innocence” written
by Edith Wharton. Sign up on the reservation sheet to attend the class so Susan
will know how many books to order. The cost of the books will be announced at
the class.
Thursday, April 16 ● 12:30 p.m. ● Trip
Food Bank Volunteers
This is a great opportunity for fellowship with other residents while volunteering
to help those in need through the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.
Please sign up on your reservation sheet. Call Lloyd Z. for more information.
Thursday, April 16 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Great Artists Series
Learn about the life and works of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. His most
popular work “The Scream” became a defining image of the 20th century. The
program is 60 minutes. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Group
discussion will follow the program. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more
information.
Friday, April 17 ● 9:30 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Tulsa Town Hall
Will Shortz presents “A Morning with the Puzzle Master” this month at Tulsa
Town Hall. Shortz is the crossword editor of the New York Times and puzzle
master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. He will share how crosswords are
created and their curious history. This is a season ticket event and each resident is
responsible for purchasing his or her own ticket. Mark your reservation sheet to
reserve a seat on the bus.
Friday, April 17 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Beaujolais (Villa)
Pop-Up Library
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The Tulsa City-County Library is coming to Montereau! Visit the Pop-Up Library
in the Beaujolais in the Villa to check out or return books, audio books and
movies. A current Tulsa library card is required, but you can get one at the event.
Calendar Highlights - April 17 - 21
Friday, April 17 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Enjoy high tea at our Teddy Bear Tea Party. We will have special guests from
EMSA at the tea to tell you how the teddy bears, crafted by Patsy Newport, will
help children in need. The cost of the tea is $15 and will be charged to your meal
allowance. Please call the hostess desk at (918) 491-5212 to make reservations.
Saturday, April 18 ● 1:00 p.m. ● Bus Trip
PAC Broadway Trip:
Phantom of the Opera
Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, this spectacular
new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success — the
longest-running show ever on Broadway — comes to Tulsa! This production is
bigger and better than ever. You are responsible for purchasing your own ticket.
To purchase tickets, call the ticket office at (918) 596-7111 or visit www.celebrityattractions.com. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Saturday, April 18 ● 6:45 p.m. ● Bus Trip
TCC Classics Trip
This month’s concert will feature Murry Sidlin conducting the Verdi Requiem The Defiant Requiem. This is a season ticket event. Each resident is responsible
for purchasing his or her own concert ticket. You may purchase tickets at www.
myticketoffice.com. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Sunday, April 19 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Sprouts Farmers Market Trip
Check out the large selection of produce organic and natural foods at Sprouts
Farmers Market on South Memorial Drive. Bring money for purchases. The bus
should return to Montereau by 4:30 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a
seat on the bus.
Tuesday, April 21 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Town Hall
It’s time to hear all the news about what’s going on at Montereau. A monthly
report will be presented by the Chair of each Resident Committee, Department
Directors and Montereau’s CEO, David Murlette.
Tuesday, April 21 ● 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ● Veranda
Music & S’Mores on the Veranda
Join us on for Music & S’Mores on the Veranda after your dinner. We’ll have hot
cocoa and coffee to go with the sweet treats. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased in the Riviera Lounge. Music provided by the Silver & Black clarinet band,
a 10-piece ensemble. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
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Calendar Highlights - April 23 - 27
Thursday, April 23 ● 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Ron Wheeler Presentation:
Music of Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
Learn about the music of noted composers Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff from Conductor Ron Wheeler of the Tulsa Youth Symphony. Mr. Wheeler was on the ORU
music faculty for 14 years, and since 1972 has served as a Conductor for the TYS.
This will be the third lecture of a series given by Mr. Wheeler. Guests are welcome.
Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232
for more information.
Friday, April 24 ● 7:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Simon & Son Performance
Enjoy a wonderful evening of music by the talented pianists Peter Simon and his son
Saling! The Simons have toured the continental United States, and have been the
featured entertainers on several cruise lines. Musical selections will include classical,
Broadway and songs from the Great American Song Book. Mark your reservation
sheet to attend this event. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Saturday, April 25 ● 9:30 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Brunch & Book Review at the Tulsa
Country Club
Travel to the Tulsa Country Club for a Brunch, Book Review and Silent Auction.
Mary Helen Stanley will review “The Garner Files” telling the story of James Garner,
actor of television and the silver screen. The cost is $35, of which $14 is a donation
to “Silver Service.” Proceeds will go to a local pet therapy program, and the mascot,
Mavis Pearl the bulldog, will be at the event. Please make checks payable to Silver
Service. Mail to Mary Helen Stanley at 2124 East 60th Court, Tulsa, OK 74105. The
reservation deadline is April 18. Please include your return address so that your event
ticket can be mailed to you. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Sunday, April 26 ● 5:00 p.m. ● Riviera Lounge
Potluck Dinner
Bring a dish to share with your fellow residents at this monthly dinner. We will provide plates, utensils and beverages--you bring the food! This is a great way to sample
new recipes and get to know your neighbors. Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
Monday, April 27 ● 6:15 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Musical Mondays Trip
Listen to the Mike Bennett Orchestra during the first concert in the Musical Mondays
series presented by LIFE Senior Services. You are responsible for purchasing your
own concert tickets. Tickets are $8. To purchase tickets, call LIFE Senior Services at
(918) 664-9000, ext. 245. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
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Calendar Highlights - April 28 - 30
Tuesday, April 28 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre
Skin Cancer Presentation
Learn how to protect yourself from skin cancer and learn the warning signs at this
presentation by the Dermatology Associates of Tulsa. Mark your reservation sheet
to attend. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Tuesday, April 28 ● 4:45 p.m. ● Bus Trip
Tavern Tour
Join the group on our third Tavern Tour excursion and dinner! We will head to
various locations in Broken Arrow and Tulsa for drinks, dinner and fun! Cost of
the dinner and commemorative T-shirt is $40 and will be billed to your account.
Note the T-shirt size on your reservation sheet. If you already have the T-shirt
from a previous Tavern Tour, your cost will be $30 for the dinner. Each resident is
responsible for paying for his or her own alcoholic beverages that evening. Mark
your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at
(918) 491-5232 for more information.
Wednesday, April 29 ● 1:00 p.m. ● Horseshoe Pit
Horseshoe Tournament
Show off your skills at our horseshoe tournament! Meet up at the horseshoe
pit off the Veranda for some fun, snacks and healthy competition. Mark your
reservation sheet to attend.
Thursday, April 30 ● 8:45 a.m. ● Bus Trip
Pawhuska Tour & Lunch
Travel to Pawhuska for a full day of fun! Tour the Constantine Theatre, a Greek
revival-style theater built in 1887, and the Osage Tribal Museum. We will have
lunch at Hernandez Restaurant before touring the beautiful Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, which was completed in 1915. The church has 22 stained glass
windows that were made in Munich, Germany and shipped to Oklahoma. Cost of
the tour and lunch is $50, billed to your account. The bus should return to
Montereau by 3:45 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet to reserve a seat on the bus.
Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, April 30 ● 5:00-7:00 p.m. ● Veranda/Rotunda
Karaoke Dinner
Sing your heart out at our Karaoke Dinner! Enjoy an All-American style buffet dinner while watching your friends perform. Karaoke will be provided by
Rock N the Kasbaw. The cost of the dinner is $13, and will be billed to your meal
allowance. Please call the hostess desk at (918) 491-5212 to make reservations.
Seating will be in all dining rooms and the regular menus will not be available this
evening.
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Monday Movies Showing in April
Monday, April 6 ● 3:00 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Singin’ in the Rain
1952 Movie: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor combine their talents
in this two-time Oscar nominee that includes the songs “Good Morning,” “Make ‘Em
Laugh” and the iconic title tune. When Hollywood attempts the transition from silent
films to talkies, a matinee idol hopes to make the cut. But he’s hampered by a silentmovie queen with a voice like fingernails on a blackboard.
130 Minutes - Rated G
Monday, April 13 ● 3:00 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
30 Seconds Over Tokyo
1944 Movie: Disheartened by the attack on Pearl Harbor and a string of defeats, America badly needs a victory in the early days of World War II. To the rescue comes Air
Force Col. Jimmy Doolittle, who devises a daring plan for a raid on the Japanese capital.
138 Minutes - Not Rated
Monday, April 20 ● 3:00 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
The King’s Speech
2010 Movie: In this biographical drama that garnered multiple Academy Awards,
Britain’s King George VI struggles with an embarrassing stutter until he seeks help from
unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. Starring Colin Firth and
Geoffrey Rush.
119 Minutes - Rated R
Monday, April 27 ● 3:00 & 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993 Movie: Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams), estranged
from his exasperated spouse (Sally Field), is crushed by a court order allowing only
weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the
job -- disguised as an English nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children’s best pal
but the kind of parent he should have been from the start. Not surprisingly, the film
won an Oscar for Best Makeup.
125 Minutes - Rated PG-13
Movie Committee Meeting & Lunch
Help us pick the movies that you watch! Our Movie Committee Meeting and Lunch is
Monday, April 6th at 11:15 in the City View Lounge.
Mark your reservation sheet to attend.
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Weekend Movies Showing in April
Weekend Themes
The Culinary Arts is the theme for April.
Saturday, April 4 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Julie & Julia
2009 Movie: This heartwarming, truth-inspired tale stars Amy Adams as Julie Powell,
who decides to spice up her uneventful life by cooking all 524 recipes outlined in Julia
Child’s culinary classic “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”
Meryl Streep stars as Julia Child.
123 Minutes - Rated PG-13
Sunday, April 5 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Tea with Mussolini
1999 Movie: A group of Englishwomen living in Italy in the 1930s take in an orphan
and do everything they can to protect the child and preserve their way of life, believing
that fascist leader Benito Mussolini will protect them from war’s gathering storm clouds.
Starring Judi Dench and Cher.
117 Minutes - Rated PG
Saturday, April 11 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Chef
2014 Movie: When chef Carl Casper’s plans for opening a restaurant in Los Angeles fail
to pan out, he returns home to Miami and debuts a food truck instead. While trying to
regain his zest for cookery, Carl also tries to mend his fractured family ties. Jon Favreau
stars and directs.
115 Minutes - Rated R
Saturday, April 18 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
The Hundred Foot Journey
2014 Movie: Relocating from India to a quiet village in the south of France, chef Hassan
Kadam and his family open a restaurant called Maison Mumbai. But when their
business starts to thrive, a competing restaurateur (Helen Mirren) launches a war
between the eateries.
122 Minutes - Rated PG
Saturday, April 25 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma
Chocolat
2000 Movie: A single mother (Juliette Binoche) and her young daughter move into a
peaceful French village and open a chocolate shop during the height of Lent. At first, the
shop’s rich, sensuous desserts scandalize the town. But the villagers soon learn to savor
the sweetness. Co-starring Johnny Depp.
121 Minutes - Rated PG-13
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Private Events at Montereau
Montereau Services
“You’re First” Home
Health Companions
A little assistance can go a long way. Montereau’s
“You’re First” Home Health Companions would
like to serve you. The “You’re First” service is
designed to always put you first. The person who
will help you is a Montereau employee who has
been screened, hired and trained by Montereau.
Here are some examples of what a “You’re First”
Home Health Companion can do to help you:
Laundry
Preparing meals or snacks
Errands
Shopping
Paying bills
Going through mail
Reading
Medication and appointment reminders
Dressing assistance
Bathing assistance
Please call the “You’re First” office at (918) 4915226 if you would like to schedule a “You’re First”
Home Health Companion or discuss how “You’re
First” can help you. 24 hour notice required.
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Planning a private event?
Entertain friends and family in one of the many
beautiful spaces Montereau has available for private
functions.
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City View Lounge
Foundation Room
Studio de Monet
Renoir’s Dining Room
Coterie Theatre
Veranda
You can host a variety of events including special
birthday or anniversary dinners, bridge luncheons
or club meetings.
Use of rooms is complimentary. Charges will apply
based on the menu and services provided. Outside
catering is not allowed. Please contact Rami
Hasbini at (918) 491-5267 to check availability and
discuss pricing.
Photo Gallery
We invited Villa residents to a special pre-Saint Patrick’s Day Happy Hour
This month’s Fit and Fabulous Lunch focused on foods to keep your brain healthy.
Residents got all dressed up in green for our Saint Patrick’s Day Grand Buffet.
Residents relaxed with complimentary massage and reflexology sessions at our Spa Grand Opening.
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Employee Spotlight
Gloria: LPN
Gloria’s favorite thing about
working at Montereau is the
residents. She has been an LPN
(Licensed Practical Nurse) here
since 2011.
Gloria received a degree in
management with a minor in
marketing at NSU before going
to Tulsa Tech to become an LPN.
Before coming to Montereau, she
worked at the YWCA of Tulsa.
Gloria is married and is the proud
mother of two daughters. One
daughter is a junior in college studying pre-med. The other is in high school and keeps busy with competitive volleyball.
She says that her family is very
close and love to travel together.
Each year they try to travel to a different place in Mexico.
When she’s not working or traveling, Gloria enjoys all kinds of music
and watching her grand-puppy.
Gloria has two life goals that she
is working toward. One is to travel
to all 50 states. She only has 12 left!
The other goal is to return to RN
school.
Month Sudoku Puzzle
The objective is to fill the
grid with digits so that
each column, each row,
and each of the nine 3×3
sub-grids that compose
the grid contains all of
the digits from 1 to 9.
Answer: Turmeric
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Health & Fitness
Health & Wellness Clinic
We Remember
Ongoing
Clinic Services
April 19th will be the 20th anniversary of the Oklahoma
City bombing. I was actually living in OKC at the time
of the bombing. I remember exactly when it happened:
what I heard, what I felt, what I was doing. Things would
never be the same for so many people. The Oklahoma
City Memorial Marathon serves as a fundraiser for the
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. It is also
an opportunity to teach 26,000 runners the story. I am
one of those runners. I have never run the Oklahoma City
Memorial Marathon but I thought to myself, what a special
year to do it. Run to Remember is the theme of this
marathon – remember the 168 victims who lost their lives
on April 19, 1995. These are honorable miles, all 26.2 of
them. The race takes place on April 26th. Maybe you can
take 168 seconds of silence to reflect, as all of the runners
will do at the starting line before the race. It will be an
unforgettable day.
The Oklahoma Standard was born from the aftermath of
the OKC bombing. The Oklahoma Standard is simply
neighbor helping neighbor regardless of cost. It is survival,
friendship and community. The Oklahoma Standard
continues to be the benchmark against which all efforts
are measured. It is a high standard we expect to meet and
Oklahomans are always up to the challenge. I feel that we
have several residents who meet this standard in different
ways. April is the month we honor our volunteers at
Montereau who go above and beyond what is expected of
them and give in a selfless manner. I want to thank you for
all you do! Our volunteers give their time and energy both
on campus and off campus. They really make a difference
in the community. We also have many generous residents
who give monetarily to several causes. We appreciate you
so much.
We also celebrate Easter! This is a glorious celebration of
our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. He died on the cross and
rose from the dead 3 days later to save us from our sins.
Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the
penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him,
eternal life.
In closing, I have decided to reduce my workload here at
Montereau to spend more time with my family. My three
daughters are my top priority. I will still be here teaching
your exercise classes and personal training, but will step
down as the Wellness Coordinator to Wellness Instructor.
Please welcome Vana as our new coordinator, and I look
forward to continuing our wellness journey together.
Katie
Wellness Coordinator
Dr. Chandini Sharma
Tuesday Mornings
For appointments call Charly
(918) 491-5218
Blood Draw
Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Must have doctor’s order.
See Charly for details.
Audiologist
The first and third Tuesday of each month. Call
Airyn Cristiano, Audiologist, (918) 749-7711 for an
appointment.
Spice of the Month
Common in Mexican, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines, oregano is a nutrient dense seasoning.
Oregano has anti-bacterial properties. Its volatile oils
have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria. In
fact, researchers in Mexico found oregano to be more
effective against the amoeba Giardia lamblia than a commonly used prescription drug.
Phytonutrients in oregano have also been shown to
function as potent antioxidants that can prevent oxygenbased damage to cell structures throughout the body.
On a per gram fresh weight basis, oregano demonstrated 4 times more antioxidant activity than blueberries.
Oregano is common in several different types of cuisines. Try sprinkling some on your next slice of pizza.
It is also a great addition to soups, tomato sauces and
eggs. Ask your server for the spice rack to add oregano
and other healthy herbs and spices to your diet.
Quiz: Next month’s spice
gives curry its yellow color
and may keep your brain
healthy. Can you guess
what it is?
Answer on opposite page.
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