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September 2012
The Villager
3600 East Fulton Street · Grand Rapids, MI 49546 · (616) 949-4971 · www.porterhills.org
Summer 2012 at the Village
First Two Rows (Summer
Celebration) Left to Right:
Vernis Schad and Marti Childs,
Bill Hart and Alan Tendrick,
Larry Yachcik and Michelle
Coberly, Donna VanHaren and
Marilyn Hunting, young guests
at the carnival games, and
Louise Neller and guest.
Bottom Left: Chef Dan from
the Garden Café on burger
day with Kay Collins’ greatgranddaughters.
Right: The Mystery Trip Group

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Porter Hills
Village Staff
Michelle Coberly
Executive Director
Mary Crans
Administrative
Services
Coordinator
Jessie Jones
Human Resources
Manager
Molly Rayman
Director of
Supportive Services
Dale Simmons
Director of Dining
Services
Cheryl Van Bemden
Guide at Green
House® Homes
Linda Williams
HRC Administrator
Open
Director of
Environmental
Services
Open
Wellness Directer
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Porter Hills Foundation News
Carol Downer, Director of Development
Why I Love Autumn
I love the cooler mornings filled with frost and sunshine, revealing bursts of
color from the area landscape.
I benefit from the bounties in our garden. From baskets of fruits and
vegetables to fall flowers . . . each natural beauty brightens our home.
I enjoy the smells of hearty root vegetable casseroles, tasty squash dishes
and spicy pumpkin soup.
I also enjoy planning our annual Samaritan Club Gala. Members include
those who have made single or cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more using
one or more of these methods:
♦ Gifting cash or stock;
♦ Donating their Life Lease Refund;
♦ Investing in a Charitable Gift Annuity;
♦ Naming Porter Hills as a beneficiary in their will, trust, retirement plan
assets or their life insurance policy.
Don’t forget to RSVP if you are a member, or call us if you have questions
about becoming a member.
Recycling Changes
The Environmental Services Department and the Resident Advisory Council
Recycling Committee are holding two meetings for residents on September
7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallery and on September 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Towne Square. We have a new recycling service and some changes are
necessary to ensure proper recycling. Also, there will be some new
instruction posters in the trash rooms. Please put one of the above dates
on your calendar. We look for your presence and support of our Recycling
program.
Flu Clinics
Protect yourself from the flu by attending one of our on-site vaccination
clinics at the end of this month.
Thursday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon in the Gallery
Friday, September 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Towne Square

Porter Hills Women’s Board
Eleanor Gorman, Chairman, Display Case
The Women's Board members hope each of you had a wonderful summer --
it was a hot one, wasn't it? I was in and out of the community during the
summer and everyone seemed to be coping very well.
The artwork made by the children in Generations over the summer was so
adorable and received many favorable comments. Like the Women's Board
members, I am sure you are all better informed about the goals of
Generations.
More magnificent artwork is in store for you during the month of September
when the computer-designed arwork of Cort Cameron is displayed; his
coloration and designs are unbelievable. Cort is a local artist, and we are so
pleased he is sharing his artwork with Porter Hills Village residents.
Looking ahead, October will feature "Pure Michigan" or "Made in Michigan,"
which you should find of interest.
Election Topics and Absentee Ballots
A resident-led group will be gathering to discuss the November election.
The purpose of the meeting is to explain the issues on the ballot and to
provide information.
Presentation of the issues and discussion will be for information only, as
your fellow residents leading the discussion will provide a non-partisan view.
Political office holders and candidates will not be at this meeting.
Applications will be available for absentee ballots and voter registration.
Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Gallery. Please contact Larice at ext. 10235 if you have any questions prior
to the meeting.
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PHV Resident
Council
Members
Pat Carlson
Chair
Ray Kretzschmer
Vice-Chair
Barbara Martinec
Secretary
Representatives
Merlin Applegate
Peter Boogaart
Mary Bowman
Marti Childs
Barbara Crossman
Shirley Davis
Lou Harvey
Dorothy Mee
Nancy Oates
Nancy Pobst
Vernis Schad
Ralph Thayer
Ellen Verwys
Betty Westra
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Hours of
Operation
5th 3rd BANK
Tues. & Fri.
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
& 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
COFFEE SHOP
Mon. - Fri.
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
& 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The PX
Mon. - Fri.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. &
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
EMPORIUM
Mon., Wed., Fri
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. &
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
THE CAFE
Mon. - Fri.
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
COMPUTER LAB
Mon. - Sun.
24 hours a day
Front Reception
Desk Number
949-4971
Across
3. Cars travel on this
5. Woolen garments
9. Plural of goose
10. An angel has this
11. To make smooth
13. Things aren’t always
as they _________.
14. Who, what, where,
______?
15. Vegetables with
many eyes?
17. Maple leaves often
turn this color
20. The first month of
Autumn
22. Cautious
24. A tree with white,
papery bark
26. To raise children
28. Angry
29. Opposite of out
31. Another name for
Autumn
32. Autumn Month
33. Gather a crop
34. Ripe fruit or vegetables
Down
1. Grows on a tree
2. ______ager
3. Playtime in school
4. Last month of Autumn
6. Sunny, cold, rain, etc.
6. The nut from an Oak Tree
7. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
etc
8. Fetch
12. “______ your supper”
16. Autumn month
18. Opposite of night
19. Large orange fruits which
grow on a vine
20. Nut hoarding animal
21. Used to carry school books
22. What you get from a fireplace
23. One who reads
25. Opposite of hot
27. Brownish yellow color
30. “He is ______ here right
now”

One Last Picnic at the Pond!
Dale Simmons, Dining Services Director
It’s hard to believe that summer has come and gone! We’ve had some
wonderful meals this summer at the pond for both breakfast and dinner.
Dining Services is planning on doing one last Picnic at the Pond on
Wednesday, September 19, at 5:00 p.m.
We will serve a BBQ Rib Dinner with Baked Potato,
Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Garlic Bread, and
Marlene’s decadent Peach Cobbler. Be sure to bring
your friends along for the cook-out! This will be our
grilling finale for the summer.
Please make reservations in the Main Dining Room
reservation book or at the Gardens East Reception
Desk. Cost is $11.00 for guests and those not on a
meal plan.
New Committees
Would you like to be a part of the planning and brainstorming for new
activity ideas? We are looking for your feedback! Two new committees
will be forming, a Spiritual Committee and Educational Committee. Being
a part of either of these groups requires little time; we will most likely meet
once every two months. The Social Committee will continue to meet the
first Monday of each month, as usual. If you are interested in either of
these new groups, please plan to attend the appropriate meeting.
Spiritual Committee - Tuesday, September 18, 4:00 p.m., Gallery
Educational Committee - Tuesday, September 25, 4:00 p.m., Gallery
Season Ticket Trips
Your season tickets are arriving! Please remember to confirm your
reservation(s) on the bus with Larice at ext. 10235 at least 48 hours in
advance. This will ensure that we have the appropriate vehicle reserved
for transportation. If you do not confirm your reservation, we will assume
you are not attending that show. First priority will go to season ticket
holders, both independent purchasers and those who order through
Community Enrichment. Any remaining seats will be available on a firstcome,
first-served basis for those who order single tickets independently
and would like transportation. Season ticket programs this month:
Civic Theatre: Saturday, September 8 at 6:45 p.m.
Highlights and Grand: Friday, September 21 at 7:15 p.m.
Rising Stars: Friday, September 28 at 7:15 p.m.
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I Prefer
Porter Hills
—————————
When it comes to
making health care
decisions, the choice
is yours.
I Prefer Porter Hills
is a FREE service
with benefits that
include:
• An I Prefer
Porter Hills
wallet card to
present at doctors
visits, during
hospital stays and
other occasions
when care
planning is
involved
• Continuity of pre-
and post-hospital
care coordinated
by our liaisons
• Confidential
communication to
those involved in
your health care
decisions
To request
an enrollment
package or
for more information,
please call
575-5090 or
email
iprefer@porterhills.org
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September Events
New Lecture Series
Join us for a new series
entitled, “The Skeptics Guide
to American History.” This
series will examine many
commonly held myths and
half-truths about U.S. History
and will prompt you to think
about what really happened.
This series is sure to generate
a lot of discussion.
♦ Mondays and Fridays
9:45 a.m. Towne Square
Laughter Yoga
Try a fun and new activity with
certified instructor, Maureen
Bernie. Maureen will lead us
in a series of gentle stretches,
deep breathing, and most
importantly, laughter! Join us
to find out just how beneficial
laughter can be for your
health and well-being!
♦ Thursday, September 13
2:00 p.m. Gallery
Ice Cream Social
This will be our last ice cream
social of the season. Join
your friends and neighbors at
the Garden Apartments Roof
Top Garden for a cool treat
with all of your favorite
toppings!
♦ Thursday, September 20
2:00 p.m. RTG
Dale and Gale Zieger
This husband and wife duo
plays a variety of tunes on the
organ and piano. Dale brings
in his own organ and has
played internationally as well
as locally for the Grand
Rapids Public Museum and
the Grand Rapids Griffins.
♦ Thursday, September 27
7:00 p.m. Meeting House
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Bus Trips
Picnic in the Park Trip
Due to popular demand, we will
have one last Picnic in the Park
trip! We’ll eat lunch at beautiful
Tassel Park, right on the
Thornapple River, and then head
next door to Sundaes at the
Cottage for ice cream. The meal
is included as part of the meal
plan, or $7.00. Please call Larice
to sign up, and indicate if you
would like a turkey club or egg
salad sandwich. Sign up deadline
is Friday, August 31.
♦ Thursday, September 6
Bus departs at 12:30 p.m.
Noto’s Dinner Theatre:
“Love Letters”
Enjoy a lovely dinner as local
actors Gary E. Mitchell and Mary
Beth Quillen perform a
heartwarming rendition of
A.R.Gurney’s Pulizter Prizenominated
drama. These
characters tell their story through
letters to each other over the
years. Their letters span from
1937-1984, through the Great
Depression, WWII, the Cold War
years and beyond. Dinner and
the show is $50. Call Larice for
reservations and meal choices.
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday,
September 4. Sorry, no refunds
after the deadline.
♦ Tuesday, September 11 at
6:00 p.m.
Horrock’s Market
You can find a little bit of
everything at this unique market:
groceries, bulk candies and nuts,
jewelry, home accents, a
greenhouse and more! Call
Larice at ext. 10235 to sign up.
♦ Wednesday, September 12
Bus departs at 1:30 p.m.
Coffee at Herman’s Boy
Choose from a selection of
fresh-baked goods and
specialty coffees in a homey
atmosphere.
♦ Saturday, September 15
Bus departs at 9:30 a.m.
Dinner Trip: Red’s on the
River
Please sign up only at the GAE
Reception Desk.
♦ Monday, September 17
Bus departs at 5:30 p.m.
Movie Matinee
Time and movie to be
announced. Watch for
postings.
♦ Saturday, September 22
Art Prize Trips
Join us on the PH bus to view
several Art Prize locations. This
outing will involve a lot of
walking and possibly stairs, so
please plan accordingly.
Please call Larice at ext. 10235
to sign up. Each trip will visit
different destinations.
♦ Wednesday, September 26
Bus departs at 1:00 p.m.
♦ Tuesday, October 2
Bus departs at 1:00 p.m.
WCC Luncheon and Art Prize
Once again we will head to the
Women’s City Club for a
fabulous luncheon and to view
their large collection of Art Prize
entries, almost 50 entries this
year! Lunch will be ordered off
the menu and will be at your
own expense. Please contact
Larice at ext. 10235 by
Thursday, September 28 if you
would like to attend.
♦ Friday, October 5
Bus departs at 11:15 a.m.

Happy September
Birthdays!
Louise White 2
Louise Claver 3
Joy Kennedy 5
Virginia Klinesteker 5
Emily Ceglowski 6
Lois Hardesty 6
Barbara Martinec 7
Frances Kistler 8
Paul Mattaliano 8
Bernice Bennett 12
Lois Halliday 17
Norman TerBeek 17
Hugh Weaver 20
Marilyn Dorman 21
Donna VanHaren 22
Carol Hoogerhyde 23
Phyllis Sheperd 23
Marti Childs 24
Polly Andres 25
Lena Harberts 25
Doris Anderson 26
Aloyse Gillespie 26
Norma May 29
Gwen Schuiling 30
In Memory
Donna Allen
Elizabeth Burruss
Orville Hoxie
Wilma Phillips
Mary Scott
John Veenemen
Patricia White
Welcome New Residents!
Bound by Books
Discussion Group
Thursday, September 27
2:30 p.m., 2nd Floor Library
“Nothing Daunted”
by D. Wickenden
Anniversaries
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Ralph and Els Thayer Sept. 2
Roger and Ruth Teale Sept. 3
Miller and Leslie Siegel - Celebrating their 70th! Sept. 13
Leonard and Josephine Kian Sept. 20
Merlin and Velma Applegate Sept. 20
Please contact Larice at ext. 10235 if you’d like to have your
anniversary listed, and it has not been listed previously.
Harold Brander, Sr. Catered Living
Movies at the Village
3rd Monday
Readers
Monday, September 17
2:30 p.m., B Alcove
“Angel Sister” by A. Gabhart
“Chimpanzee” Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2:00 p.m., Gallery
“Quiz Show” Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2:00 p.m., Towne Sq.
“Miss Potter” Saturday, Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m., Gallery
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
and Holidays
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
616-949-4971
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You Better?
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Chaplain’s Corner
A Day Hemmed in Prayer
I believe in prayer. I've felt its power too many
times in too many ways not to believe.
My mother was a firm believer in prayer.
Whenever she would misplace her car keys, for
example, she would simply pray about it and quit
hunting for them. I could never understand that and I would think: "Keys
are not going to materialize, Mom. If you don't search for them, you will
never find them." That was not her perspective at all. Instead, Mom
would ask God to show her where the keys were and then sit at the
kitchen table and read for a while. Later, in a way that I always thought
defied logic, she would pick up her keys and drive to wherever it was
she needed to go. What happened in those moments? My guess is that
prayer made her grow calm. Her mind was less anxious or frenetic.
And, once calm, she remembered where she left them. Mom did not
agree with that. She would simply say: "I asked God to show me where
I left my keys, and He did."
Perhaps I'll never actually figure out what really happened. But my
Mom's actions taught me a valuable lesson. She was firmly convinced
that God cares about our cares, is concerned about our concerns, and
listens when we cry out in fear, pain, or need. While managing a
Universe, my Mom believed that God still was loving and attentive
enough to care when she had misplaced her car keys. Jesus said
something like that. "Even the hairs of your head, He numbers."
I heard Kurt Walenda say the same thing earlier in the summer when he
walked on the tightrope stretched across Niagra Falls. When asked
about his saying a prayer in the middle of his walk he answered –“ why
is that so strange – the Bible says we should pray always- so that’s what
I do! God knows I always need His care.” That humble artist believed
that prayer is always appropriate, always! Whether it is about car keys
or tightrope walking or illness or family struggles or loneliness….prayer
always fits.
There's an old adage that says: "A day hemmed in prayer is less
likely to unravel." Put that to practice in your life. I promise it
holds true.
Faithfully,
Melody

SEPTEMBER 2012 ENRICHMENT CALENDAR - GA/TH/VC
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Your Life Enrichment Coordinator is Larice Feuerstein. Please contact Larice at 954-1799 x10235 with 1 Activity Rm ◊
any questions. Thank you! B Alcove (B)
Notes: Bus Trip ж
Card Room ©
2 3 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8 Fireside Rm FS
9:15a Westminster ж NO MALL RUN TODAY 10:00a Bible Study (B) 9:45a Meijer ж 12:30p Picnic at Tassel 9:45a Lecture Series TS Gallery □
9:45a Eastminster 12:00p Labor Day 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 10:00a Generations/ Park ж 9:45a F. Hills Foods ж Garden Cafe GC
Fountain Street Luncheon MDR 7:00p Bingo TS Resident Activity ◊ 1:30p Mall Run ж 2:00p Recycling Meeting □ 6:45p Civic Main Dining MDR
Mayflower ж 5:30p Labor Day Potluck 1:00p Painting ◊ 4:00p Choir □ Theatre ₪ Meeting
⌂
4:00p Vespers ⌂ TS 2:00p Movie □ 6:30p Bingo □ House
Rev. John Steigenga
LaGrave Church
7:00p Scrabble © Martindill
Wellness MWC
Center
9 Note: Church 10 11 Patriot Day 12 13 14 15 Pool/Cue PC
9:30a
Times Change
Eastminster
9:45a
9:45a
Lecture Series TS
Mall Run ж
10:00a Bible Study (B)
1:00p BP Clinic RH
9:45a
1:00p
Meijer ж
Painting ◊
10:30a Episcopal Com. †
1:30p Mall Run ж
9:45a
9:45a
Lecture Series TS
F. Hills Foods ж
Residential
Health
RH
Mayflower ж 9:00a- Hearing Aid 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 1:30p Trip to Horrock's 2:00p Food Committee © 1:00p Bridge © 9:30a Herman's Rooftop RTG
10:15a Westminster ж 11:30a Clinic MWC 2:00p Quilting ◊ Market ж 2:00p Laughter Yoga □ 2:00p Recycling Meeting Boy ж Garden
Fountain Street 1:30p Resident Council TS 6:00p Noto's Dinner 3:00p Birthday Party TS w/ Maureen Bernie TS Season ₪
4:00p Vespers ⌂ 6:00p GA/TH Dinner TS Theatre ж 5:15p Birthday Dinner MDR 4:00p Choir □ Tickets
Rev. Carolyn Wharton
7:00p Bridge TS Second Fl. ╚
Plymouth Heights Church Library
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Towne TS
9:30a Eastminster 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study (B) 9:45a Meijer ж 1:30p Mall Run ж 9:45a Lecture Series TS Square
Mayflower ж 9:45a Mall Run ж 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 10:00a Generations/ 2:00p Ice Cream Social 9:45a F. Hills Foods ж TBD Movie
10:15a Westminster ж 2:30p 3rd Monday 4:00p Spiritual Resident Activity ◊ RTG 12:00p Fall Luncheon Matinee ж
Fountain Street Readers (B) Committee □ 12:00p Samaritan Club 4:00p Choir □ 2:00p Crafts
4:00p Vespers ⌂ 5:30p Dinner Trip 1:00p Painting ◊/TS 6:30p Bingo □ 7:15p Highlights and
Rev. Melody Johnson
to Red's on the 2:00p Movie TS 7:00p Scrabble © Grand ₪
River ж 5:00p BBQ Rib Dinner
Pond Pavilion
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
9:30a Eastminster 9:45a Lecture Series TS 10:00a Bible Study (B) 9:45a Meijer ж 10a-12 Flu Shot Clinic □ 9:45a Lecture Series TS
Mayflower ж 9:45a Mall Run ж 1:30p Wii Bowling TS 1:00p Painting ◊/TS 1:30p Mall Run ж 9:45a F. Hills Foods ж 2:00p Movie
10:15a Westminster ж 6:00p GA/TH Buffet TS 2:00p Quilting ◊ 1:00p Art Prize Trip ж 2:30p Book Club ╚ 1:00p Bridge © Showing □
Fountain Street 4:00p Educational 7:00p Bridge TS 4:00p Choir □ 1 - 3p Flu Shot Clinic TS
4:00p Vespers ⌂ Committee □ 7:00p Dale and Gail 7:15p Rising Stars ₪
Rev. Schwab Zieger ⌂
30 Bostwick Lake
9:30a -
10:15a
Church
Church Runs
4:00p Vespers ⌂
Rev. Melody Johnson