Wesley Heights Weekly Activities January Trip to Nelson Hall to see the Wiffenpoofs On Friday, February 6 th we are going to Nelson Hall at Elim Park in Cheshire CT to see a performance by the Yale Wiffenpoofs. Each year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in the Whiffenpoofs, the world's best known a cappella group. Made famous by their signature "Whiffenpoof Song, the 'Whiffs' carry forward their century-old tradition each year with over two hundred performances in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Broadway's Lincoln Center, and the Rose Bowl. We will leave Wesley Heights at 6:00 pm and return at approximately 10:00 pm. Tickets cost $ If you would like to go on this trip, please sign up with Linda at ASAP. Tickets just went on sale and are selling fast! Don’t miss out!! This Week’s Highlights: Sunday, January 11 th 1:00 pm Trip to Christmas Tree Shop Monday, January 12 th 2:30 pm January Birthday Party Wednesday, January 14 th 2:00-4:00 pm Lifestyle Transitions Open House ~ Take a look at the new memory care unit at Wesley Heights. (See attached flyer) Thursday, January 15 th 11:00 am Wesley Heights Hospitality Committee Meeting Friday, January 15 th - 1:30 pm “Wise Men and The Star” – Rev. Dr. Albert Miller will lead a discussion on Jesus’ birth stories found in Matthew Chapters 1 and 2.

The Courage to Ask Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 **Reminder that the Wesley Heights Prayer Group meets each Monday morning at 9:00 am in the activity room chapel. All are welcome to join the group to pray out loud or silently with friends, as we depend on the power of prayer for ourselves and for others. Pinochle Players Wanted We have a new volunteer coming to Wesley Village who would like to play Pinochle with residents. If you enjoy this game and have been looking for others to play with, please contact Linda Fera ( ) as we try to form a new Pinochle group.

10:00 a.m. Dog Visit – Enjoy a friendly visit with our therapy dog(s). – Sunroom 1:00–2:00 p.m. Village Store – Store will be open for your shopping needs. 2:00 p.m. Bingo – See if you hold a lucky card and can win a prize. – Activity Room 3:30 p.m. Wii Bowling - Enjoy a bit of friendly competition playing this interactive bowling game on the big screen TV with our volunteer Samantha. If you don’t want to play, why not come down and cheer on our bowlers! – Activity Room 6:00 p.m. Saturday Night Movie – “Hidden Places” – Widowed with two children and beginning to lose her faith, Eliza Wyatt must bring in the harvest before the bank forecloses on her family’s home. Just when things can’t get any worse, fate brings along hope in the form of Gabe Harper, a down on his luck veteran. Together they overcome the odds to save Wyatt Orchard with the help of Aunt Batty (Shirley Jones) and a few generous townsfolk. – Activity Room (Movie is approx. 1 ½ hours long) Saturday, January 10

9:30 a.m. Transportation to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church and United Methodist Church 1:00 p.m. Trip to the Christmas Tree Shop – If you signed up for this trip, please meet promptly in the front lobby. Cottage residents will be picked up at their door. 1:00 p.m. Sunday Movie – “The Good Lie” – This 2014 movie stars Academy Award winner Reese Witherspoon and an incredible cast of Sudanese actors. In 1983, orphans of the civil war in Sudan, known as the Lost Boys, traveled nearly a thousand miles on foot, enduring unspeakable circumstances in search of refuge. Over a decade later, a humanitarian effort would bring thousands of these survivors to America. This true-to-life tale is about four friend’s journey to America and the people who help empower them to begin again. – Activity Room (Movie is approx. 2 hours long) 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social – Join our volunteers Riana and Sara for social time and a dish or cone of ice cream. Today we are serving “Peppermint Cookie” ice cream ~ peppermint flavored ice cream with chocolate cookie pieces. Why not give this seasonal flavor a try! Vanilla will also be available. - Sunroom Sunday, January 11

8:45 a.m. Town Meeting – Find out what’s new at Wesley Heights. 9:00 a.m. Prayer Group - If you feel comfortable with praying out loud or silently with friends, please join us as we depend on the power of prayer for ourselves and for others. – Activity Room (chapel side) 10:00 a.m. Trivia with Keith – See how many fun facts you can remember! - Activity Room 11:00 a.m. Exercise with Diane – Keep fit and flexible – Activity Room 2:30 p.m. Monthly Birthday Party – Join us as we celebrate our January birthdays. Cupcakes and punch will be served and music will be provided by Ashly Cruz. – Activity Room 3:30 p.m. Scrabble with Sophia – Keep your mind sharp by playing this classic board game with our new volunteer Sophia. – Sunroom Monday, January 12

10:00 a.m. Worship Service – All are welcome to attend. – Activity Room Chapel 11:15 a.m. Lunch at Teppanyaki and Supreme Buffet – If you signed up for this trip, please meet promptly in the front lobby. Cottage residents will be picked up at their doors. 1:00 – 2:00 pm Village Store – Store will be open for all your shopping needs. 1:30 p.m. Dining Open Forum – Meet with the dining services staff to offer your feedback and suggestions regarding your dining experience at Wesley Heights. 4:00 p.m. Happy Hour - Share social time with your neighbors and friends while enjoying a before-dinner drink. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. - Sunroom Tuesday, January 13

9:30 a.m. Transportation to Walmart and Local Banks – Sign up at the front desk. 10:00 a.m. Meditation with Pete – Pete Mansfield, Director of Environmental Services at Wesley Village, will lead you in meditation techniques that can help reduce stress and foster feelings of peace and inner well-being. – Activity Room Chapel 11:00 a.m. Exercise – Keep fit and flexible! – Activity Room 2:00 p.m. Oil Painting with Janna – Sunroom (Note change of time today) 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. “Lifestyle Transitions” Open House – Come and take a look at the new memory support unit at Wesley Heights. 3:00 p.m. Ten Cent Bingo - Pay 10 cents a card to play. Winner of each game will win the money in the pot. If there is more than one winner the pot will be split. Gather up your dimes and see how much money you can win! – Activity Room 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Movie – “The Family Man” - Jack Campbell is a single, wealthy Wall Street trader living the high life in New York City. All that magically changes one winter morning when he wakes up in suburban New Jersey next to Kate, the girlfriend he left 13 years ago. He’s now got two kids, he's traded his Ferrari for a minivan, and he's trying not to lose his mind. Find out what it takes for single-minded business man to become The Family Man in this story about second thoughts and second chances. – Activity Room (Movie is approx. 2 hours long) Wednesday, January 14

Thursday, January 15 9:00 a.m. Manicures with Barbara - Sunroom 9:30 am. Prayer Shawl Ministry – If you like to knit or crochet, you are welcome to join this group. All items made will be donated to those in need.- Sunroom 10:00 a.m. Coffee Time – Join volunteers Joyce and Jackson for conversation and a cup of coffee. - Sunroom 11:00 a.m. Wesley Heights Hospitality Committee Meeting – Location of meeting to be announced. 1:00 p.m. Rosary with Marie – Pray the rosary with our volunteer Marie. – Sunroom (Note change of location today) 2:00 p.m. Bingo – See if you hold a lucky card and can win a prize. – Activity Room Activity Room closed 8:00 am – 1:00 pm today for a staff meeting

9:30 a.m. Transportation to Stop and Shop, Shoprite and Local Banks – Please sign up at the front desk. 9:30 a.m. Kings in the Corner – Play this fun card game with our volunteer Sue. If you don’t know how to play, it’s easy to learn and Sue will be happy to teach you. - Sunroom 11:00 a.m. Catholic Mass with Father John – Activity Room Chapel 1:30 p.m. “Wise Men and The Star” – Rev. Dr. Albert Miller, retired UMC minister and Wesley Village resident, will lead a discussion on Jesus’ birth stories found in Matthew Chapters 1 and 2. – Activity Room 3:30 p.m. Pokeno - Join our volunteer Kristin to play this game that is very similar to Bingo but playing cards are called instead of numbers. When you have “Pokeno” (5 chips in a row) you win a dollar! – Activity Room 6:00 p.m. Bowling – Join our resident volunteer, Gerry, for a game of bowling! If you don’t want to play, come on down and cheer on our bowlers! – Sunroom Friday, January 16