Page 12 - The Clare Connection_Fall 2018 Flipbook

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Department
Updates
Life Enrichment Touts
Educational Programs
LORI GRIFFIN, Director of Life Enrichment, summarizes
fall programming at The Clare:
“Summer concluded with a Hawaiian
Happy Hour complete with a pig
roast, Mai Tais and beautiful weather.
Residents also recently took a trip
to the Milwaukee Art Museum for a
docent-led tour and lunch by Lake
Michigan. We have several educational
lectures and series lined up this fall
as we once again enjoy our Opera
Leah Okner Lecture Series, with a presentation
about each Lyric Opera performance. In addition, we
will have a Monday evening American History Series
beginning in November.”
Fitness Updates at The Clare
LEAH OKNER, Fitness Manager, describes exciting
updates in the community:
“We had a great time celebrating
Active Aging Week in September!
There was a total of 232 participants
at events like Smoothie and a Movie
featuring the documentary “If You’re
Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast” and an
Oktoberfest-themed Happy Hour.
Based on the feedback gathered
during the Fitness Focus Groups
Leah Okner
over the summer, we’ve made a few
changes to our fitness programming. Water Walking
is now available twice a week! Much like our Saturday
morning walking groups, we now have a designated time
for residents to get together and walk in the water. We’re
also thrilled to offer all of our group exercise classes
complimentary, including Yoga and Tai Chi.
Another exciting event this fall was the Hot Chocolate 5K
Walk! We left from the Lobby to walk south on Michigan
Avenue for a mile and a half, and returned to The Clare
to enjoy a hot chocolate treat!”
Why The Clare Walks
to End Alzheimer’s
JOANNE MALLETA, Director of Resident Health
Services, explains why she participates in the Walk to
End Alzheimer’s: “Fall is in the air, and one of the first
things to come to mind is the Walk
to End Alzheimer’s. Yes, I know
many people are thinking of football,
pumpkin patches and Halloween. I
enjoy all of those things, of course, but
for over 25 years, I have been involved
with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Joanne Malleta event. I walk for all of those that I
know, those I have known and loved
ones who have been diagnosed with this disease. By
participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End
Alzheimer’s, I’m committed to raising awareness and
funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.
I am fortunate to walk with The Clare team and serve
as the co-captain. In the past 5 years, The Clare has
raised more $37,000 for this worthy cause. This year,
we collected nearly $17,000, exceeding our goal of
raising $12,000. Thank you to all residents who made
contributions! With your help, we are getting closer
to a world without Alzheimer’s disease or related
dementias.”
Marketing Commends
Employee of the Month
LYNNE LUKAS, Director of Sales and Marketing,
commends a member of her team for her hard work and
dedication to residents:
“An important part of The Clare’s
success is our wonderful, dedicated
staff. An integral person on The Clare
team is Lynne Weiss, our Design and
Move-In Coordinator.
When someone decides to join our
community, the idea of moving can
seem like an insurmountable task.
Lynne Lukas But since 2013, Lynne has helped
future residents with space planning,
finish selections and resources to assist with downsizing,
donating, consigning, packing and moving.
In honor of her hard work, I would like to congratulate
Lynne on being recognized as The Clare’s Employee of
the Month for October! The following is a quote from a
letter sent to Lynne from a new resident. It sums up how
valued her role is at The Clare:
‘You did the best job ever – getting me into the best
lifestyle ever. Thanks doesn’t seem big enough for what
you’ve accomplished!’”