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!
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