1. Art and Diseño

Have a Merry Musical Mardi Gras!
Tuesday, February 17 at 5:45 p.m.
Ziegler Auditorium
(doors will NOT open until 5:30 p.m.)
Jodi Beach will entertain us with her vocal and piano stylings
Menu- $13 per dinner
Gumbo
Shrimp Creole
Fried Green Tomatoes
Rice
Corn Bread & Rolls
Moon Pies
Bananas Foster
Coffee, Tea, Water
 Residents may use their meal plan
with a $4.50 upcharge. (Payments accepted in cash, check, or charge to account)
 Diners may bring their own alcoholic
beverages (beer and wine only), but
most provide their own drink ware.
**Please understand that staff cannot
open or serve alcohol, and that alcohol
must not be consumed outside the auditorium.
 Sign up and pay with Guest Services
before Saturday, February 14th.
 If you need transportation, please
mention that when you sign up.
Ice Hogs Game
Wednesday, February 18
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 9:35 a.m.
And the Town Center at 9:45 a.m.
Sign up has passed. Contact Kristina at
815-316-1594 with questions.
Floral Design Workshop
Wednesday, February 18 at 2:30 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Join freelance floral designer Melody and create your
own floral arrangement to take home! Cost is $10, cash
only. Sign up and pay with Guest Services at 815-3161500 by Thursday, February 12. Questions? Call
Amanda or Kristina at 815-316-1594.
Showing the DVD “Japan’s War”
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Town Center Ziegler Auditorium A
Never before seen footage, “Japan’s War” recounts the
history of World War II from a Japanese perspective. It
combines original colour film with letters and diaries written by Japanese people. It tells the story of a nation at war
from the diverse perspectives of those who lived through
it: the leaders and the ordinary people, the oppressors and
the victims, the guilty and the innocent.
Illinois Holocaust Museum
Tuesday, March 10
Bus Leaves Willows Arbor at 9:15 a.m.
And the Town Center at 9:25 a.m.
Join us for an educational tour of the Illinois Holocaust
Museum in Skokie, IL. The mission of the Illinois Holocaust Museum is best expressed in their founding principle: Remember the Past, Transform the Future. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost
and by teaching lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and
indifference. The museum is handicap accessible and has
benches along the way for reflection. We will eat lunch at
Johnny Rockets, which features classic Americana, prior
to the tour. Our return will be approximately by 5:00 p.m.
Cost is $10, please bring money for lunch. Sign up and
pay with Guest Services at 815-316-1500 by Monday,
February 16. If you have any questions, please call Kristina at 815-316-1594.
February 4, 2015 Green Bag
Shred Bins Available
February 2 through February 13
Time to clean out some old paperwork? Wesley Willows will have a number of shredding
bins available at various locations on the campus for any paperwork or files you would like
shredded. These locations will include: Open
Storage in Willows Arbor, the North Entrance
of Willows Arbor, the Health Center, and the
Town Center. For any questions, please call
Brittany Crist at 815-316-1551
Thursday Night Movie : “Fury”
Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Town Center Ziegler Auditorium A
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in
the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank
and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind
enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and
with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their
heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. Starring, Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Jon Bernthal
WEDNESDAY BISTRO LUNCH BUFFET
February 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Baked Potato Bar
Afternoon Bingo
Friday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Line Dancing
Card Making
Saturday, February 7th and 14th at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Van Sickle Room
Create a handmade card with Amanda from Are you a line dancer or have you ever wanted to
Activities. We will be making Valentine’s Day- try? Line Dancing is now offered at Wesley Willows, led by Dick Drogemuller and Margaret
themed cards. All are welcome.
Kasak. If you would like to learn more, stop by and
observe or join in! Questions? Contact Dick
Grocery Shopping at Schnucks on Harlem Rd. Drogemuller at 815-316-1741 or Margaret Kasak at
815-633-8311.
Thursday, February 5
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 9:20 a.m.
And the Town Center at 9:30 a.m.
Please sign up with Guest Services at 815-3161500 for grocery shopping at Schnucks on
Harlem. Seats are limited.
RCCA: Tango Buenos Aires
Saturday, February 7
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 6:35 p.m.
And the Town Center at 6:45 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: If you bought your tickets
RHS Active Aging Series: The Beat Goes On through Wesley Willows, you are guaranteed a seat
on the bus. If you did not buy your tickets through
Thursday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Wesley Willows, please call Guest Services at 815Town Center Ziegler Auditorium
316-1500 to reserve your seat.
French Speaking Session
Monday, February 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Learn how to speak some basic words and
phrases in French. All are welcome to attend!
Employee Appreciation Week
Transportation Week
February 9th to 13th
Take a moment to recognize and thank someone from Transportation next week! They work
hard to get residents back and forth to events on
-campus, appointments in the community, and
group outings. They keep the vehicles running
smoothly and ensure a safe trip. Transportation
staff engage residents and make the ride fun!
Wesley Willows Concert Series
Rockford Music Academy
Tuesday, February 10
Please note this concert has been cancelled.
Square Dancing
Tuesday, February 10th and 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
If you are interested in square dancing, come
check out the beginner/mainstream level class
from 7:00-7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the Advanced
Square Dancing class will begin. We look forward
to having you observe or join us! Questions?
Contact Callie at 815-316-1516 or Margaret
Kasak at 815-633-8311.
Winter World Mailing
Wednesday, February 11 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Craft
Willows Place
Tuesday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m.
We need your help to prepare the Winter
Van Sickle Room
Let your creativity flow and make a fun craft WORLD Newsletter for mailing. We will only
with Kristina and Lisa from Activities! All are stuff the newsletter (no stickers!). Please feel free
to bring a friend! Beverages, snacks, and wonderwelcome, no sign up is necessary!
ful company will be provided. We greatly appreciate the time you share with us!
Burpee Museum Archaeological Lecture
Tuesday, February 10
Sing-A-Long
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, February 11 at 2:30 p.m.
And the Town Center at 6:55 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Kylie Quave from Beloit College is giving a
lecture at the Burpee Museum entitled: Working Join Activities and sing classic songs we all love!
for the Inka: Royal Estates and Local House- This will be such fun you don’t want to miss!
holds in the Imperial Heartland of Cuzco, Peru.
Grocery Shopping at Valli
This is a free lecture sponsored by the ArchaeoThursday, February 12
logical Institute of America. Sign up with
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 9:20 a.m.
Guest Services at 815-316-1500 by Thursday,
And the Town Center at 9:30 a.m.
February 5. Questions? Call Kristina at 815Please sign up with Guest Services at 815-316316-1564.
1500 for grocery shopping at Valli Produce. Seats
are limited.
Men’s Discussion Group
Thursday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Town Center—Auditorium C
Calling all Wesley Willows Men! Join our
discussion group. We talk about a wide
range of topics. This week, we welcome
Wesley Willows’ very own Mark Ticknor!
All Wesley Willows Men are welcome to
attend!
Fiddler on the Roof
Thursday, February 12
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 10:50 a.m.
And the Town Center at 11:00 a.m.
Bus is full. Call Amanda or Kristina at 815316-1594 with questions.
A Day In History
Thursday, February 12 at 3:00 p.m.
Swingley Lounge
Join us in a discussion about this month in
history! All are welcome to attend, the more
the merrier!
Shopping at Walmart
Friday, February 13
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 9:20 a.m.
And the Town Center at 9:30 a.m.
Please sign up with Guest Services at 815316-1500. Seats are limited and fill up fast.
Valentine’s Party
Friday, February 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Van Sickle Room
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Entertainer
Steve Morris! Steve will give a lively performance of singing and playing the electric
drums. You will not want to miss this!
RSO Classics: Memories from Times of War
Saturday, February 14
Bus leaves Willows Arbor at 6:35 p.m.
And the Town Center at 6:45 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE: If you bought your tickets
through Wesley Willows, you are guaranteed a
seat on the bus. If you did not buy your tickets
through Wesley Willows, please call Guest Services at 815-316-1500 to reserve your seat.
Current Events
Monday, February 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Swingley Lounge
Join the discussion group to talk about what is going on around the globe! Discussion topic to be
determined.
Retired Nurses Interest Group
Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Swingley Lounge
All retired nurses are invited to get together for a
social gathering. This month Mary Hallock,
Community Relations Specialist with BlueCross
BlueShield of Illinois, will be our guest. She will
review Medicare A & B Benefits, Medicare Preventative Benefits, Understanding Supplement
Plans, the new Health Care Law and Medicare,
and will have resource materials and handouts
available. Please sign-up at Guest Services by Friday, February 13th if you plan to attend. If you
have any questions, please contact Bea Whitgrove
at 815-316-1773.
Entertainer: Jodi Beach
Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30 p.m.
Leuhring Lounge
Celebrate Mardi Gras by listening to Rockford native Jodi Beach as she wows us with her vocal
abilities. All are welcome!