THE CAMPUS INFORMER. Twin Towers Holiday Open House. Events & Happenings. Saturday, December 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Inside this issue:

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1 Twin Towers December 2015 THE CAMPUS INFORMER Twin Towers Holiday Open House Saturday, December 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm Events & Happenings The Gulden Community Center Sample International Foods -1:00pm-3:00pm Enjoy Performances by: The Sweet & Lows -1:00pm-2:00pm Robin Lacy & DeZydeco - 2:00pm-3:00pm Art Gallery - 1:00pm-3:00pm Serving Cookies & Egg Nog Wilson Lounge -1:00pm-3:00pm Caricature Artists Inside this issue: Spirituality 2 Christian Fellowship & Library News Anniversaries & Birthdays For Your Information & December Movies Events & Programs 6-7 Events & Programs Outings and Special Events December Calendar The Connection Twin Towers is a Non-Smoking/ Tobacco Free Campus Core Values Respect ~ Innovation Spirituality ~ Excellence Bistro - 1:00pm-3:00pm Face Painting & Balloon Twisting Popcorn Hader Room - 1:00pm-3:00pm Visit with Santa and have your picture taken.

2 SPIRITUALITY Page 2 Spotlight on Spirituality for December Love Revealed But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, love Divine; Love was born at Christmas, Stars and angels gave the sign. Christina Rossetti Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don t have to have a college degree to serve. You don t have to make you subject and verb agree to serve. You need only a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. Martin Luther King. I am not sure exactly what heaven will be like but I do know that when I die and it is time for God to judge us he will not ask; How many good things have you done in your life? Rather he will ask, How much love did you put into your life? Mother Teresa Twin Towers Pastoral Care Dept. Chaplain Joe, Chaplain Rebecca, Chaplain David

3 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, December 2 The Gulden Community Center 6:20pm Singspiration 6:30pm Program Page 3 Celebration of Christmas Presented by Jeff Holmes and Bill Patterson Bring a friend and join in the merriment of the season! It s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas LIBRARY Especially in the Library. The book cart near the windows has a good selection of Christmas books by well-known authors. Enjoy getting prepared for the holidays: Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber Family Business by Fern Michaels The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson Cosmic Christmas by Max Lucado The Gift by Nora Roberts The Mitford Snowmen by Jan Karon A Family Christmas by Caroline Kennedy Skipping Christmas by John Grisham A Christmas Star by Thomas Kinkade Christmas, Christmas, Christmas by William A. Barr The Christmas Thief by Mary Higgins Clark The Quiet Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott Many, many more! Don t forget to check the Paperback Book Room for Christmas Books!

4 FOR YOUR INFORMATION Gifts & More Gifts and More will be open for late shopping on Monday. December 7th from 5:00PM to 9:30PM. This is a great time to shop after dinner and before or after The Sociables! Associates shop during your break everyone is welcome! Poinsettias will be available in two sizes. Buy one for yourself and one for gift giving. Page 5 Volunteer Opportunity Additional volunteer cashiers and helpers are needed in our Gifts & More Store. You can be paired with a seasoned volunteer and hours vary to fit your schedule. This is a great way to serve your community. Contact Tom Ruesch at x2009 for more information. Want to join in a Card Game? Do you enjoy playing a Game of Cards with a group of friends? We have several Residents who are interested in getting together to play a few card games. Do you have interest in Euchre, 500, Kings in the Corner, Shanghai Rum and want to join in a game? Call Tina Spicer at x2086. DECEMBER MOVIES Inside Out Friday, December 18-6:30pm - The Gulden Community Center After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school Run Time: 1 hour 34 min Rated: PG Animation/Comedy/Family Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black Please contact Tina Spicer x2086 with any movie suggestions!

5 EVENTS & PROGRAMS Page 6 Tuesday, December 1 Christmas Tree Trimming 1:30pm - The Gulden Community Center Capture the spirit of the Holiday Season; let s prepare our tree for Christmas Day. Join your friends for our tree trimming party, help hang ornaments, sip eggnog, snack on yummy holiday goodies, all while Jeff Holmes performs our favorite Christmas repertoire on the piano. Wednesday, December 2 Mike Connelly, Did You Know? 3:00pm - The Parkview Room Join Mike Connelly for his program on current events, coupled with a blend of historical and little known facts. Monday, December 7 The Sociables 6:30pm - The Gulden Community Center The amazing trio with the big band sound is known as the Twin Towers favorite! Be sure to arrive early for a great seat and song requests to Dale Renner! Tuesday, December 8 The Oohla Kahn Grotto Band 7:30pm - The Gulden Community Center This band is at least 70 years old, and many famous conductors have led it, including march king Henry Fillmore and Deke Moffit, a Cincinnati musician and composer of Little Red Caboose. Wednesday, December 9 Artists-in-Residence Christmas Music 6:30pm - The Gulden Community Center You and your family are invited to share an evening of beautiful Christmas music featuring our Artist- in-residence Alyssa Griffith and Annie Barr. Monday, December 14 The Westside Community Band 7:00pm - The Gulden Community Center Formerly known as the Mount Community Concert Band, The Westside Community Band is a music ensemble based at Mount St. Joseph University. Songs include: Marches, Light Classical, Broadway, and great concert band music of all kinds! Tuesday, December 15 Create Your Own Tacky Christmas Sweater 1:30pm - Craft Room Join us in crafting your very own tacky Christmas sweater! Bring with you an old or new sweater, and transform it into an over the top holiday themed work of art, that you can then showcase at the Jolly Hour party on Thursday, December 17 th. We will provide all of the supplies necessary for your creations, and will be there to assist you in designing and crafting your sweaters.

6 Thursday, December 17 Jolly Hour Eat, Drink and be Merry with a Tacky Sweater Contest 3:00pm - The Parkview Room Eat, Drink and be Merry at the Holiday fun Jolly Hour! Dress up in the tackiest of Christmas Sweaters. The Event will include live musical entertainment, hors d oeuvres, games, prizes, and refreshments. Andy Hopkins will be performing live music and there will be open mic karaoke for those who may want to perform. Saturday, December 19 LaSalle and McAuley High School Mistletoe Choir 1:00pm - The Gulden Community Center You don t want to miss the award winning La Salle & McAuley High School Vocal Ensemble's under the direction of Cindy Webb & Mary White. Winners of numerous awards over the past 13 years. Monday, December 21 Library Presentation: Lighthouses 3:00pm - The Gulden Community Center Join us for a Presentation with Annalea the Librarian from the Cincinnati Public Library about Lighthouses. Did you know that the first Lighthouse in the United States was built on Litle Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor in 1716? Learn more about lighthouses across the world in this discussion. EVENTS & PROGRAMS Monday, December 21 The Golden Eagles Wednesday, December 23 All Campus Holiday Bingo Party 2:00pm - The Parkview Room Page 7 6:30pm - The Gulden Community Center The Golden Eagles are a group of gentlemen who came together over their love of singing and performing. They enjoy sharing their music with audiences young and old. They provide a variety of styles of music with professionally engineered sound tracks. Their soulful voices can take you back to the age of doo wop or delight you with strains of country music favorites, Neil Diamond and Sinatra. Everyone loves a good game of bingo, so why not combine it with the fun and joy of the holiday spirit? Well that is exactly what we are going to do. Everyone is invited to join us in the Parkview room for a day of bingo with fun assorted grand prizes up for grabs! Monday, December 28 The Cincinnati Delta Kings Barbershop Chorus 7:00pm - The Gulden Community Center The Cincinnati Delta Kings Chorus, Greater Cincinnati's original and oldest men's barbershop chorus.

7 V EVENTS & PROGRAMS - OUTINGS Page 8 *NEW Reservation Line Number * Events and Programs Reservation Line: x2389 Reservations accepted Starting December 1st at 7:00am! Please leave a message with your reservation if you get the voic . Reservations will be accepted in the order in which they were received. Please call Tina Spicer at x2086 for additional information. A transportation fee of $5.00 applies for all outings. Limited seating available. A cancellation fee will apply. 3:30pm - Pick Ups Begin Thursday, December 3 Dinner at Cracker Barrel then visit The Christmas Ranch Cost: Ticket Price $4.00, Menu Price ranges from $6.99 and up Truly an old fashion Family Experience. The Christmas Ranch features a Christmas Village with 1 Million lights which dance with the music, a life-size nativity, and a shop filled with ornaments and decorations and their very own bakery. Their light display has received national attention. The Christmas Ranch is both OUTDOOR viewed from a warm bus and INDOOR with heated buildings. Thursday, December 10 Gingerbread House Display at the Warren County Historical Society and Museum and 10:00am - Pick Ups Begin Lunch at The Golden Lamb Cost: Museum Ticket $6.00, Menu Price ranges from $10.00 and up The Golden Lamb has hosted a number of historical figures, including 12 United States Presidents and today is still serving excellent cuisine to guests from all over the country. Following lunch we are off to see the Gingerbread House Contest on display throughout The Warren County History Center. It holds more than 30 exhibits on three floor levels displaying thousands of items that will interest both young and old alike. Tuesday, December 22 Holiday Show at Krohn Conservatory 10:30am - Pick Ups Begin Cost: Ticket Price $6.00 Explore a landscape of swirling trees and striped blooms of deep reds and rich chartreuse. Candy cane striped amaryllis, crimson poinsettias dappled in white, spiral junipers, and speckled caladiums create a charming floral setting for this year s interactive train display and botanical architecture. Trains carrying peppermint candies interweave with fascinating gingerbread houses made of all natural materials.

8 EVENTS & PROGRAMS - SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, December 5th Page 9 Christmas Time: A musical performance by The Singing Belles and Beaux of Twin Towers. 7:00pm - The Wilson Chapel The Resident Choir of Twin Towers have been rehearsing and preparing for this tribute to the holiday season in song. Immediately following the concert, please join us for light refreshments at our reception honoring all the choir members and directors. Wednesday, December 16 Resident Holiday Dinner with the Phoenix Woodwind Trio 4:00 pm Main Dining Room 5:30pm Gulden Community Center Join us for a wonderful evening of fine food and music perfect for the holidays. The same menu will be featured at both the early and late settings. Please choose one seating preference from 4:00pm in the Main Dining room or 5:30pm in The Gulden Community Center. Call the reservation hotline at x4866 to make your reservations. Reservations no longer accepted after Monday, December 14th.

9 DECEMBER CALENDAR Page 10 Friday, December 4th Angel Tree Blessing 6:30pm - The Art Gallery Please join us for the blessing of the Angel Tree. This is the time of year that we make an appeal to remember and honor those persons in our life and to share how the appeal was created by the late John Dunham. Light refreshments will be served. We hope that you will find time to love, laugh, forgive, and say thank you frequently during this Christmas and holiday season. Tuesday, December 1 8:30am Podiatrist by appt (Clinic) 1:30pm Christmas Tree Trimming (The Gulden Community Center) 3:00pm Bible Study (The Gulden Community Center-C side) Wednesday, December 2 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio-Room 55) 10:15am Kroger Trip 1:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 1:00pm Wii Bowling (The Gulden Community Center) 2:00pm Audiologist (Clinic) Must call to schedule appointment 3:00pm Did You Know? With Mike Connelly (Parkview Room) 6:20pm Christian Fellowship (The Gulden Community Center) Thursday, December 3 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio- Room 55) 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) 2:30pm Oil Painting (Art Studio) 3:00pm Belles & Beaux (Chapel) 3:30pm Pick Ups Begin for The Christmas Ranch and Dinner Outing Friday, December 4 1:00pm Weaving (Art Studio) 6:30pm Angel Tree Blessing (Art Gallery) Saturday, December 5 7:00pm Christmas Time: Belles and Beaux Concert (Chapel)

10 DECEMBER CALENDAR Page 11 Sunday, December 6 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) 11:00am Sunday School (Art Gallery) 2:30pm Chapel Service* (Chapel) Monday, December 7 9:00am Blood Pressure Checks (Clinic) 10:30am Bible Study (MDR Annex) 1:00pm Kroger Trip 2:00pm Griefshare Group (3rd floor Hospitality Room Northern Expansion) 6:00pm Prayer Gathering (Room 204) 6:30pm The Sociables (The Gulden Community Center) Tuesday, December 8 3:00pm Bible Study (The Gulden Community Center-C side) 7:30pm The Oohla Kahn Grotto Band (The Gulden Community Center) Wednesday, December 9 9:00am Optometrist by appt-call (Clinic) 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio-Room 55) 10:15am Kroger Trip 1:00pm Wii Bowling (The Gulden Community Center) 1:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 4:45pm IL Resident Birthday Dinner By Invitation Only (Art Gallery) 6:30pm "Artists-in-Residence" Christmas Music (The Gulden Community Center) Thursday, December 10 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio- Room 55) 10:00am Pick Ups Begin for Gingerbread House Display and Lunch Outing 2:30pm Oil Painting (Art Studio) 6:30pm Square and Line Dancing (Hader Room) Friday, December 11 10:30am All Campus Carol Sing (Wilson Lounge) 1:00pm Weaving (Art Studio) 2:00pm Catholic Mass (Chapel) 3:00pm Resident Council Meeting* (The Gulden Community Center) Saturday, December 12 1:00pm Holiday Open House

11 DECEMBER CALENDAR Page 12 Sunday, December 13 Monday, December 14 Tuesday, December 15 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) 11:00am Sunday School (Art Gallery) 2:30pm Chapel Service* (Chapel) 9:00am Blood Pressure Checks (Clinic) 10:30am Bible Study (MDR Annex) 1:00pm Kroger Trip 2:00pm Jim's Open Monthly Resident Forum (The Gulden Community Center) 2:00pm Griefshare Group (3rd floor Hospitality Room Northern Expansion) 6:00pm Prayer Gathering (Room 204) 7:00pm The Westside Community Band (The Gulden Community Center) 8:30am Podiatrist by appt (Clinic) 1:30pm Create Your Own "Tacky" Christmas Sweater (Craft Room) 3:00pm Bible Study (The Gulden Community Center-C side) 6:30pm Alzheimer's Support Group (Private Dining Room) Wednesday, December 16 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio-Room 55) 10:15am Kroger Trip 1:00pm Wii Bowling (The Gulden Community Center) 1:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 1:30pm Episcopal Mass (Chapel) 4:00pm Resident Holiday Dinner (Main Dining Room) 5:30pm Resident Holiday Dinner (The Gulden Community Center) Thursday, December 17 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio- Room 55) 10:30am Pick-ups for Northgate Mall/Walmart Shopping Trip 2:30pm Oil Painting (Art Studio) 3:00pm "Jolly Hour" and Tacky Sweater Contest (Parkview Room) Friday, December 18 1:00pm Variety Sale (Room 10) 1:00pm Weaving (Art Studio) 2:00pm Resident and Associate Christmas Worship Service (Chapel) 6:30pm Friday Night Movie: Inside Out (The Gulden Community Center) Saturday, December 19 1:00pm LaSalle & McAuley High School Mistletoe Choir (The Gulden Community Center)

12 DECEMBER CALENDAR Page 13 Sunday, December 20 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) 11:00am Sunday School (Art Gallery) 2:30pm Chapel Service* (Chapel) Monday, December 21 9:00am Blood Pressure Checks (Clinic) 10:30am Bible Study (MDR Annex) 1:00pm Kroger Trip 2:00pm Griefshare Group (3rd floor Hospitality Room Northern Expansion) 3:00pm Library Presentation: Lighthouses (The Gulden Community Center) 6:00pm Prayer Gathering (Room 204) 6:30pm The Golden Eagles (The Gulden Community Center) Tuesday, December 22 10:30am Pick Ups Begin for Holiday Show at Krohn Conservatory Outing Wednesday, December 23 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio-Room 55) 10:15am Kroger Trip 1:00pm Wii Bowling (The Gulden Community Center) 1:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 2:00pm All Campus Holiday Bingo Party (Parkview Room) Thursday, December 24 The Connection is OPEN 7:00am-1:00pm (No Classes) The Clinic will close at Noon 11:00am Christmas Eve Service (Chapel) Friday, December 25 The Bistro, Connection, Clinic, Salon, Transportation is CLOSED Main Dining Room will operate on a Sunday Schedule 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) Saturday, December 26

13 DECEMBER CALENDAR Page 14 Sunday, December 27 Monday, December 28 Tuesday, December 29 10:30am Catholic Mass (Chapel) 11:00am Sunday School (Art Gallery) 2:30pm Chapel Service* (Chapel) 9:00am Blood Pressure Checks (Clinic) 10:30am Bible Study (MDR Annex) 1:00pm Kroger Trip 2:00pm Griefshare Group (3rd flr Hospitality Room Northern Expansion) 6:00pm Prayer Gathering (Room 204) 7:00pm The Cincinnati Delta Kings Barbershop Chorus (The Gulden Community Center) 8:30am Podiatrist by appt (Clinic) Wednesday, December 30 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio-Room 55) 10:15am Kroger Trip 1:00pm Wii Bowling (The Gulden Community Center) 1:30pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) Thursday, December 31 The Connection is OPEN 7:00am-3:00pm The Clinic will close at Noon 10:00am Mat's for the Homeless (Art Studio- Room 55) 2:30pm Oil Painting (Art Studio) 6:00pm Dance into The New Year (The Gulden Community Center) Thursday, December 31 st Dance into The New Year! 6:00pm - The Gulden Community Center Please join us for our New Year s Eve Celebration. Enjoy The Greenhills Swing Band and welcome in 2016 with your friends, live music, light refreshments and dancing!

14 THE CONNECTION Page 15 With colder weather just around the corner, the days of walking outdoors are becoming numbered. Why not take a walk around the campus indoors? If you were to: Start at the entrance of Northern Expansion Walk down to the gift shop Turn left and walk to the end of Greeno Then back to Northern Expansion The distance is.4 of a mile. Do this twice a day and you ve walked close to a mile! Living is Learning Coming in Acupuncture with Sabrina Brunner Tuesday, January 5th - 1:00pm Self Defense for Seniors Fridays - 1:00pm February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

15 THE CONNECTION Page 16 Movement Opportunities - Aquatic Liquid Essence - This is a no impact, 40 minute cardio-respiratory workout with an emphasis on core strength, followed by a 5 minute cool down stretch. Advanced Level, Low - Moderate Intensity. Class Length: 45 min. Monday, Wednesday - 9:00am Aqua-Pilates - This is a low-impact class emphasizing strengthening and stretching movements that require precise breathing and muscle control. Aqua-Pilates helps develop trunk stabilization, enhance muscle strength, improve posture, and relieve stress. Medium Level, Low-Moderate Intensity. Class Length: 45 min. Friday - 8:45am Aqua Level 1 - This water class uses a variety of exercises that will increase range of motion, flexibility, and manage pain. This class is ideal for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or recovering from injury. Beginner Level, Low Intensity. Class Length: 45 min. Tuesday, Thursday - 10:30am Aqua Level 2 - This water class is for those who want to move to the next level. This class increases intensity and adds impact. This energizing class combines cardio-respiratory training, flexibility and strength training. This class introduces resistance equipment to the pool. A great way to prepare for the Level 3 class. Medium Level, Moderate Intensity. Class Length 45 min. Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11:00am Aqua Level 3 - For our more advanced exercisers, this class increases the intensity to another level. It will incorporate more complex movement patterns, and challenge your cardiorespiratory fitness. This class will utilize resistance equipment for a longer period of time amplifying the focus on strength training. Advanced Level, High Intensity. Class Length 45min. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 4:00pm Movement Opportunities - Land Saturday - 9:30am Energize Your Life: Muscles in Motion - An overall movement class perfect for all ability levels. Whether you are just starting out or need an energy boost for your afternoon this class is for you! This class incorporates hand held dumbbells (free weights) to challenge and strengthen and your muscles. Beginner-Intensity. Monday - 2:00pm (4th Floor Assisted Living) Super Seniors - This is a group exercise program designed for individuals 50 and over. We will focus on building strength, increasing flexibility, improving balance, and maintaining proper spinal alignment. Low Intensity. Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am (Hader Room) Tranquil Motion - Tai Chi movements that emphasize the importance of weight transference, which helps to improve balance and prevent falls. Tai Chi facilitates the flow of qi (pronounce as chee) through the body, a life energy that circulates throughout the body, performing many functions to maintain good physical and intellectual wellness. Wheelchairs welcome! Low Intensity. Monday & Wednesday - 3:00pm (Hader Room) Your Yoga: Join us for a beginner s yoga class that fits your needs. Classes will rotate each month between Chair Yoga and Aquatic Yoga. Whether you like the ease of sitting in a chair or the gentleness but challenge of the water, each class will focus on mobility, flexibility, strength and a healthy mind. This class is perfect for those with limited range of motion as both options provide added support. Beginner Intensity, Thursdays 1:30pm (Chair Yoga-Hader Room on even months) (Aquatic Yoga-Aquatic Area on odd months)