Nestled in the quiet city of St. Anthony Village…

Autumn Woods had another year full of events for their Residents & Guests, and ended 2011 with 2 events in December.  A visit from Santa, Carolers & Carriage Rides on December 9^th.

Topping it off with our Resident Appreciation Brunch held on December 18^th. We had quite the turn out with over 110 Residents and their Guests.

With a New Year upon us, we are looking forward to providing our Residents and their guests to another year of fun filled activities & events.

Coming up in February, we will have our very own Oxygenerian Rapper “Grumpy” performing for us at our Chat & Chowder on February 8^th.

At our Chat & Chowder on February 22^nd, we will be having a Fashion Show provided by Taylor Maries.

Our Chat & Chowders are held every month on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday.

On March 13^th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we will be having our

16^th Annual Irish Spaghetti Night. The Autumn Woods Staff will be serving up a Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs , with French Bread and a Beverage to our residents & their guests.

Coming in April, we will be having our 2^nd annual Senior Spring Fling Dance, where our residents will be dancing up a storm to live music and working up an appetite.  Appetizers and Coney Dogs will be served, along with a beverage of their choice.

Right now our Senior Wii Bowling Winter League is underway. They are better known as the Autumn Woods “Pinheads”. With 8 teams of 4 competing against each other vying for the title of “Champion”, which will be awarded at the 4^th Annual Wii Bowling Awards Banquet held in May.

Here at Autumn Woods, We Are, One, Big, Happy Family!

If this sounds like Autumn Woods is a Great Place to live, it is!

If this is the lifestyle that you are looking for, then give us a call. We would love to show you how spacious our one, two and three bedroom apartments are.

Autumn Woods Is Minnesota’s Most Awarded Property…..

This resort like community offers our residents many wonderful amenities to take advantage of, as well as having major shopping centers, restaurants and services at their disposal.

What makes Autumn Woods so unique is that it offers our residents many housing options, all with-in one community from; Multi-Family Housing, to 55 plus Independent Living, Catered Living options through Transitions Healthcare, and soon to come Lang Nelson Assisted Living.

Call 612-781-8301 Or Email Us At Autumn@lanel.com To Set Up A Tour!

Testimonial from a Heathers Manor Family Member

I have always felt that this time of year provides a unique opportunity to acknowledge and express gratitude to those individuals who have touched my life in their own unique way. Heathers Manor is at the top of that list.

I have cared for my 90 year old mother for several years. The day arrived when I had to make a difficult decision about her continued care and safety. After much soul searching, research, and time spent at the Heathers and with the staff, I knew that I had found a community in which my mother would thrive.

I cannot speak highly enough to everyone with whom I have had contact at the Heathers. Their degree of professionalism, their infectious enthusiasm, and their obvious commitment to creating and maintaining a welcoming residence cannot be denied. Despite the challenges with dementia, the interactions she has are successful in keeping her engaged with her environment and with the people around her.

The professional medical staff that work at the Heathers Manor are also a blessing. Both Transition Healthcare and Bluestone physicians provide yet other levels of care unlike anything I have experienced before.

You are commended for supporting the “Dream Team” approach to assisted living. I concept of eldercare has come a long way and I am convinced that the Heathers Manor has done much to contribute to this newer construct.

Thank you Heathers Manor, I can be a daughter again. I can sleep at night. I can take the time to heal. My mother feels safe. She is comforted knowing a variety of people care for and about her. She is at peace.

The Heathers Manor & Campus

Independent and Assisted Living

3000 Douglas Drive
Crystal, MN 55422
(763) 544-6777

163 West Wayzata Blvd.

Wayzata, MN 55391

952-473-3200

MERIDIAN MANOR ART SHOW

Meridian Manor Resident Beverly Bingham’s Art Show was held on Wednesday, January 18^th at Meridian Manor.  Beverly has traveled the world and studied various art mediums so the art show was a wonderful combination of paintings and photographs from the Polar Regions and Scotland.  Residents and the community enjoyed the stories behind the art work that Ms. Bingham was kind enough to share.  Everyone attending was graciously given note cards representing Ms. Bingham’s photographs; a wonderful keepsake from a very talented artist.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT MERIDIAN MANOR

Of course, Meridian Manor continues to be the “fun place to be” and the events scheduled for February are perfect examples.

February 14^th Meridian Manor is celebrating Valentine’s Day with special treats and live entertainment by Heidi Ziman.

February 16^th, Meridian Manor will be hosting a Driver Improvement Program from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Explore the latest in driver traffic safety, changes to traffic laws and modern vehicle technology – plus you may be able to save 10% on your insurance premiums.  You must have taken the complete eight hour class to participate.  Call 1-888-234-1294 to enroll in the course, sponsored by the Minnesota Safety Center.

February 19^th is the beginning of “Cruise Week.”  Every day that week, Meridian Manor residents will be “cruising” to a different city and sampling food native to that area.  February 22^nd will find residents in New Orleans for Mardi Gras with special live entertainment.  On Friday everyone will be saying goodbye to Minnesota weather while imagining what life is like in the Bahamas with Bob the Beachcomber.

Please join us on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. when everyone is invited for a free breakfast and BINGO. Can you think of a better way to end the week?  Just call 952-473-3200 to RSVP.

MERIDIAN MANOR IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY

Some of the things that make Meridian Manor unique is that residents my move in totally independent, and then as needs change, the assisted living services comes directly to the apartment.  There is no need to make a second move.

Meridian Manor has nursing services in the building 24/7.  A Care Plan is written for each resident so they pay only for the services they require.  Meridian Manor offers a higher level of services such as sliding scale diabetic care, two-person and mechanical life transfers, feeding tubes, incontinence management, and much more.

Bluestone Physician Services visit our residents once a month.  They become a resident’s primary physician so that residents can have their doctor visits in the comfort and privacy of their own apartment.  Bluestone physicians have hospital privileges at all area hospitals and take Medicare and most insurance plans.

Meridian Manor chefs prepare all of our entrees from scratch.  Our homemade soups are made fresh daily and our entrees always include fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.  Our restaurant features restaurant style service so dining at the Ida Marie is like dining at one of the area’s finest restaurants.

Meridian Manor offers an intimate, friendly environment where we think of our residents as family.  Come and experience Meridian Manor for yourself.  Just give us a call at 952-473-3200 and join us for lunch or dinner.  You’ll see that Meridian Manor truly goes above and beyond our residents expectations!

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

We Are Here For It All!

Live with us, Ride our Bus!

Lang Nelson’s famous transportation program proudly services all Lang Nelson rental communities.  With caring drivers and a commitment to safe travel for our residents, our program compliments the daily social programs at each of our communities!  Here are some testimonials received from some of our wonderful residents and staff!

“I appreciate the transportation program more than you know.  I moved into my new home in November and I do not drive.  Having the convenience of transportation for my grocery store needs is such an appreciated convenience.  Your program is the best!”  Resident, Betty F.

“Thank you very much for setting up transportation for our prospective new customer on Monday! The driver did an amazing job!! She was so very pleased with his service and did end up choosing our community as her new home. We greatly appreciate the service you provide.  The great experience began when she was picked up and it helped her choose our community as her next home!

Thank you for your support!” Housing Specialist, Tonya R.

Lang Nelson Senior Transportation… a great service, an even better experience!

Safe Travels from Senior Transportation!

For more information please contact:  Tim Lange at 952-920-0400 x215.  You can also email Tim Seniortransportation@lanel.com. We look forward to serving you!

Saint Jude Hospice is proud to have been working with Lang Nelson communities since the fall of 2009.  Together our organizations collaborate to bring hope and healing to residents within their homes and community.

There is an exciting change happening within our organization.  Effective Jan. 15, 2012, Saint Jude Hospice will officially change its name to St. Croix Hospice.

We have been blessed by tremendous growth in the past two years and have continued to expand our service areas in both Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.  As such, we believe our new name St. Croix Hospice is truly more reflective of the communities we now serve.

As we undergo this transition, you will see a new logo, brochures, website and other materials with our new St. Croix Hospice brand.  Our name change involves new email addresses for our team, but our phone numbers will remain the same.  Our leadership and dedicated team of caregivers and the values they hold will not change.

We appreciate the strong relationships we have built with patients, families, and staff in the Lang Nelson Communities. Our strong commitment to our community partners will not waver and our dedication to provide the highest quality patient care remains constant.

St. Croix Hospice brings hospice care to the Twin Cities metro area, as well as Cambridge, St. Cloud, Rochester and Western Wisconsin. Services available through St. Croix Hospice include skilled nursing, music therapy, massage therapy, social work, spiritual care and bereavement care.  For more information about St. Croix Hospice, please visit http://www.stcroixhospice.com or call (800) HOSPICE.  Additionally, please feel free to contact the Lang Nelson Nurse Liaison, Kathy Anderson at (952) 697-4642 or by email at Kathy@lanel.com.

It Takes a Village

Dear Future Resident and Your Family:

My Mother has been a resident at Earle Brown Terrace since August 26, 2011. A major medical incident on July 20, 2011, led us on the journey from emergency room to hospital to temporary care facility to the need for assisted living for Moms future health and welfare.

In addition to the immediate focus of supporting my Mother through her medical issues and maintaining her other ‘household’ matters for her, I quickly had to locate a new home for her.

As you wade through the details of trying to find an available residence, that meets the needs of a parent and also works financially, you will find it a challenging effort, to say the least.

I want to assure you that should your choice be Earle Brown Terrace, you have chosen wisely. The day I arrived for a tour, Joni escorted me through the building. She acknowledged every resident by name and demonstrated that not only did she truly know everyone but they all knew her and responded in kind.

Since that day, I am reminded on a regular basis that this is as close to home as our family member can be at this stage in their life.  It is a family atmosphere at Earle Brown Terrace and all of the staff interacts with residents as if they were members of their own family. The treatment is always respectful, considerate and caring. Everything that it is possible to do for the well being of your loved one will be undertaken by the personnel here. The administrator, the nurses, the resident service director, the marketer the bookkeeper, the activity director, the front desk ‘greeters’, the maintenance director, the chef  and all the rest give testimony to the success of the phrase “it takes a village”.

Most sincerely,

Luci Botzek, JD

PS – By the way, this is an unsolicited testimonial. I hope it will make this process a little easier for you. I had no one to turn to as I made one of the most significant decisions of my life and I find it helps to not feel alone at these times.

Stop In or Call Today!

Earle Brown Terrace

6100 Summit Drive N

Brooklyn Center, MN

763-560-6829

The Anthony James has donated 304 lbs. of food and 42 hats, mittens, and scarves to NEAR Food Shelf this holiday season! Each year our residents step up to help those in need. Our Mitten Tree was completely filled twice this season!

Come and find out what makes Anthony James a fun

and great place to live!! Contact us to reserve

your home and learn how our residents enjoy life to the fullest!

STOP IN OR CALL TODAY!

Anthony James on Broadway

6100 W. Broadway Avenue

New Hope, MN 55428

763-535-3840

“A reflection of style”

Come visit Cedarwood we have newly renovated apartment homes

What a wonderful place to call home.

Also at Cedarwood,

We have continental breakfast for our residents to enjoy.

With fantastic food catered from Ida Marie.

Coffee Time every Monday and Thursday at 10 am

Bingo Tuesday 7-8 pm

Bible Study Wednesday & Thursday 7-8

Popcorn Social January 25^th, 2-4 pm

We hope to see you at one of our great events!!

Stop In or Call Today!

Cedarwood Apartments

5450 Douglas Drive N.

Crystal, MN 55429

763-533-3170

The Waterford Estates would like to welcome new residents to our vibrant community:

*Doris E.

*Don & Deb B.

*Johnson O.

[IN FOCUS: Waterford Estates Photo Diary]

By: Bethany Khan

“Just hop on up and jump into the plane.” As I looked down at my jacquard pencil skirt and leather ballet flats I thought to myself, “I should have reconsidered this outfit. Oh well, I hope this skirt doesn’t rip.” And with that, I clumsily scrambled up onto the wing of the plane and within a few minutes, we were in the air.*

It is really easy to admire beautiful fall foliage when you are flying high above the Mississippi and St. Croix River. Our trip to the Voyager Village Country Club in Wisconsin took about 30 minutes and soon David Wing and I were having dinner and I learned a lot more about the resident pilot at the Waterford Estates.

Dave was born and raised in Northeast Minneapolis and when he was about 8-years-old, he stayed home from school one day to watch TV; on a whim, he decided to pack, light and smoke his dad’s pipe: “I just wanted to die,” said Dave. “I was so sick. I was laying on the floor saying, ‘God, take me now’ and to this day, I don’t smoke.” Dave continued his spontaneous approach to life, and several years later when Dave’s friend asked, “Dave, why don’t we join the Navy?” Dave said “Ok, I don’t have anything else to do” and enlisted.

Dave thought he wasn’t a good student because he didn’t get very good grades in high school. In the Navy, he went through extensive electronics training which accumulated to over 80 hours a week. There was an exam every Friday, and every weekend more students were kicked out of the program who didn’t pass the test. Dave started out with 30 classmates and by the end of the training, he was one of three who made it through. “For me [the test] was an incredible incentive,” said Dave. “I did not want to go out into the fleet…and the Navy taught me to be confident in myself.”

He spent four years in the Navy and two years in active reserve; Dave said he spent about one week assisting in Vietnam before the government even admitted that the United States was assisting in Vietnam. “Vietnam was kind of hot,” said Dave, “so I just let my ID card expire.” He traveled all over the Far East and his passion for flying was ignited.

Dave is a member of Club Cherokee, an aviation club based in the Crystal Airport a few miles away from the Waterford Estates. Dave keeps himself busy by working on the planes and flying them. He is quick to say that “flying is a rich man’s hobby. I can afford free—so I found a niche.”  Dave recently traded in his red Corvette for a 40-foot RV that is, as he says, “just a little above a camper…it has a washer and dryer and it is 15-feet-wide!”

This year in March, Dave and his plane will be participating in the “Caribbean Challenge.” The flight is from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to the Bahamas to six other islands like Puerto Rico and St. Lucia. He is really excited for the voyage and has been preparing for it since last year.

Upcoming events at the Waterford Estates:

JANUARY 2012

1/23: “Let’s Bake!” at the Waterford Estates.  3pm in the Community Room.

1/23: Monday night movie: “The Devil Wears Prada” at 6pm in the Community Room.

1/25: Happy Hour – join us as we snack on yummy snacks provided by our very own Ida Marie Restaurant mingle with our neighbors.

FEBRUARY 2012

2/8: Chat & Chowder – join us for lunch at Noon! RSVP at 763.533.9389

These events (unless stated) are free and open to the public.

Stop by and visit our community – we would love to see you!

Click on these links below to review our current publications.

January newsletter: http://goo.gl/9rCCu

January calendar: http://goo.gl/qkwdy

Waterford Estates

Part of the greater Waterford Campus

7000 62^nd Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

763.533.9389 * wfactv@lanel.com * www.langnelson.com/waterford

The Pines in Richfield, at 400 West 67^th Street, rang in the New Year early with family and friends during the lunch hour in the Ida Marie Restaurant on December 31, 2011.  Appetizers and sparkling cider were served, as noise makers were heard and toasts were made.  Everyone sang “Should auld acquaintance be forgotten….” with smiles, laughter and hopes for a grand New Year.

The Pines is open to the public every Wednesday from 3 to 6 PM, as Jim Bush Floral Designers bring buckets of flowers for purchase by residents and neighbors.  Free cookies and coffee are a part of the festivities.  We hope to see you then!  For an immediate need, please call 612-861-3331 for a tour. We would love to share this special place which is home for many of the great seniors of Richfield.

Allow us to the opportunity to make the Pines home for you or someone you know,

Call Today to learn how (612) 861-3331