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November 2012 

In This Issue: 

Family Gratitude Diabetes Awareness 

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Parades, football, turkey and thankfulness define November 22, the fourth Thursday of the month, 

a national holiday by federal decree. Family members, often from great distances, come "to break 

bread together." It's Thanksgiving Day. 

Traditions are observed. Everyone is eager to kick back, laugh, catch up on what everyone is doing 

and comment on how the kids have grown. TVs are turned on early in the morning to watch the 

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

Football games are available for the rest of the day. This year, the networks give fans an NFL 

triple-header; no station switching necessary. 

Local stations may broadcast Turkey Bowls, high school games held on Thanksgiving or the day 

before; every state has them and thousands are in attendance. Many gatherings hold their own 

backyard games, and rivalries enhance the fun. 

The need to connect with loved ones and to express gratitude is at the heart of this day of feasting. 

It may be over a dining room tablescape of china, crystal, candles and a filled cornucopia and 

attendance at a church service. The day may include staging of a deep-fried turkey barbecue in the 

backyard. Fancier arrangements may include turducken (chicken and duck stuffed into turkey) or, 

for vegetarians, tofu turkey. 

Not a cook? Enjoy a classic holiday menu at a local restaurant. Or pick up an already prepared 

turkey with all the side dishes offered by many grocery stores and restaurants. 

Appreciation, the gift of time and the spirit of thankfulness all contribute to a great day. 

Health 

About 79 million Americans are at high risk for diabetes, because their blood sugar levels are higher than 

normal. They have pre-diabetes. 

Now, there's help. 

A study by Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas shows that intensive early treatment, first with insulin, 

then with a diabetes drug, preserves the body's insulin-producing capacity, according to Diabetes Care. 

Previously, the first steps in treatment were to emphasize diet and weight management, then to couple 

lifestyle changes with the diabetes drug metformin. 

Another new study published in The Lancet shows that treating pre-diabetes early and aggressively with 

intensive lifestyle changes and medication could be an effective way to reduce the risk of developing type 2 

diabetes. 

Study subjects were divided into intensive lifestyle intervention, pre-diabetes medicine (metformin) and 

placebo groups. The analysis tracked the patients who did not progress to diabetes, and those whose glucose 

levels returned to normal. 

People in the back-to-normal-glucose group were 56 percent less likely to develop diabetes during the next 5.7 

years, regardless of whether lifestyle changes or aggressive medication caused the return to normal. The study 

supports a shift to early and aggressive glucose lowering. 

Don't wait 

Corner 

At Duke University, doctors say both studies emphasize the need to aggressively treat pre-diabetes as soon as 

it's diagnosed. 

Waiting, or taking a one-step-at-a-time approach, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and exposes 

the body to its damaging effects for a longer period of time.

Carlton Plaza Management Team 

Lisa Schumann Amber Carver Amanda Friedman Ana Cardenas Brittany Won 

Executive Director Retirement Counselor Retirement Counselor Retirement Counselor Med Tech Manager 

Heather Heintz Marilyn Royce Mia Anderson Denise Rodriguez Boo 

Associate Director PE Director Director Resident Services Personal Care Manager Community Dog 

Shantel Koehler Fred Peace Marcia McCuen Eireann Smith Umesh Maharaj 

Dining Room Manager Kitchen Manager Our House Manager Resident Liaison Director of Plant Ops 

“We honor our residents with love and proudly provide life enriching experiences.” 

November 2012 -- Note to Residents 

We are finally enjoying fall weather and with November comes decorating for the Holidays. 

No doubt we will have lots of lovely autumn leaves for Thanksgiving and then all the green, red 

and tinsel for the Christmas period and our tall, very beautiful Christmas tree. The group of us, 

who went on the Apple Hill outing, had a very comfortable ride on the newly repaired bus. No 

rattles and shaking and we could even hear each other speaking. This was a lovely outing and a 

great ride, thank you. If you have called 971-4800 recently you probably noticed that the call was 

answered with the name of the facility, either Carlton Plaza or Crown depending on where the call 

was picked up. This way alleviates any confusion. 

The time has come for us to say farewell to Kasie “our ray of sunshine” on November 9th, as she 

leaves us to take up her new position at the Elk Grove facility. We are sure she will be as successful 

as she has been here in Sacramento. Our loss is without a doubt Elk Grove’s gain. We are keen to 

see the new Facility with Brian and Kasie as our guides. Be assured this will happen very soon, 

probably as a Wednesday outing some time this month. 

The time has come for us to think of nominations for new Resident Council Officers. The positions 

to be filled for 2013 are President, Vice President and Secretary. Any suggestions can be given to 

Marilyn until a Nominating Committee is announced. I think we all agree that we have a lovely 

group of employees who take care of our needs with a smile on the faces. It is the policy of Carlton 

that employees cannot receive any gifts from residents and if they do this should be declared to 

management. There is one exception and that is at Christmas time. We are collecting gifts of 

money to share amongst the employees (Managers excluded) to say thank you for a job, well done. 

We ask you to give generously. Thank you. 

Go well and keep well, 

Yvonne Eckhardt 

President

Dear Residents, Families and Friends, 

Fall is almost here. Just when I think it might be, 

we have a week of 85 degrees. I love fall with the 

cooler weather, changing of the leaves, pumpkins, 

and of course, Thanksgiving right around the 

corner. November always makes me stop and slow 

down and remember what I am thankful for. 

We have lots of special events planned for 

November. On Sunday, November 11 th, we will be 

presenting our Veterans Wall of Honor. This wall 

will have pictures of all of our residents who are 

Veterans’. If you have a picture and have not 

turned it into Marilyn please do so as soon as 

possible. Also, on Sunday, November 18 th we will 

be having our very special Thanksgiving brunch. 

This is a great day to spend with family and 

friends. Please make your reservations as soon as 

possible. On Thursday, Thanksgiving day, we will 

be having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner during 

our lunch time meal. Again, if you are planning to 

spend the brunch or Thanksgiving Day with us, 

please make your reservations at the front desk as 

soon as possible. You can call 916 971-4800, and 

let them know how many will be coming. 

Remember brunch is $17 a person and 

Thanksgiving Day will be $12 a person. 

This is a friendly reminder to make sure all 

residents check out at the front desk and sign back 

in each time they leave and return to the 

community. As for our guests visiting the 

community, we ask that they too sign in and out at 

the front desk each time they come and go. If 

residents are planning to be out of the community 

during a medication pass, they will want to let the 

medication department be aware that they will be 

gone as soon as possible, so that we may have all 

medications ready to be taken on their outing. 

November is a time I sit back and really think about 

what I am truly thankful for in my life. My thoughts 

always come back to my family, friends, residents, 

staff and my good health. I am so blessed to have 

all of you in my life. I am so blessed to come to 

work each day and be a part of your life. You make 

me a better person and fill me with purpose, 

happiness and so much joy. 

May you all spend Thanksgiving Day with family 

and friends and be thankful for your blessings. 

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Warm Regards, Lisa Schumann Executive Director 

Doctor Shuttles 

Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays 

Between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm 

Wednesday Shuttles--Only by Arrangement $$$ 

Please make your transportation request at the front 

desk 48 hours ahead of your appointment time. 

Doctor’s name, address & phone number are 

required. If you need assistance, please ask to speak 

with someone from the PE Dept. 

Shopping Shuttles 

Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:45 pm 

and some occasional Wednesdays: Please 

Check Calendar for all trips-Meet at the front desk 

Church Shuttles 

Sundays from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm 

Meet at the front desk 

Resident Outings 

Are scheduled for every Wednesday, and some 

alternative days. Please see Calendar for scheduled 

outings and don’t forget to sign up! 

The Plaza’s 

Scheduled 

Transpor tation 

All Residents are encouraged to attend 

The Resident Activity Meeting, Resident 

Food Committee, and the Resident Council 

Resident Activity Meeting: PE Room 

Thursday, Nov. 8th at 11:00 

New Resident Luncheon: Dining Room 

Monday, Nov. 5th at 12:00 pm 

Resident Food Committee: PE Room 

Saturday, Thursday, Nov. September 8th at 2:15 pm 1 

Resident of the Month Lunch: Dining Room 

Tuesday, Sept. 20th at 12:00 pm 

Executive Committee Meeting: PE 

Thursday, Nov. 15th at 3:15 pm 

Resident Birthday Luncheon: Dining Room 

Thursday, Nov. 29th at 12:00 pm 

National Resident Council Pajama Meeting: PE Room Day 

Monday, Nov. 16th at 10:30 am

Thank You Helping Hearts 

Sunday, September 2 Thursday, November 1 

Mildred Cox 

Thea Chitambar 

Beth Shoemaker 

Lori Brink 

Linda Jenkins 

Jody Atteberry Jack Carey 

Barbara Stephenson Barbara Carey 

Cleo Wipff Doris Haney 

Walt Jensen Erma Cole 

Yvonne Eckhardt Bill Vogel 

Cathy & Ron, Love on Loan, 

Grace Church, Mobile Worship and Sandy 

Fritz. All of these folks volunteer their time 

in many ways that some of you may not see. 

Vince Runyan 

Allene Pickel 

Shirley Dong 

Meet some of 

our newest residents... 

Dorothy Watkins 

Laurel Smith 

Dr. Richard Ikeda 

Lillian Keller 

Janice Ciszek 

& Honey the Cat 

9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 

9:15 Fabulous Fitness (PE) 

10:30 Stamping Up: Card-making (CR) 

1:00 Balance Fitness (PFR) 

1:15 Remember When... (Lib) 

1:30 Hand Spa (PE) 

2:15 Fred Edano on Piano (CCP) 

2:30 Root Beer Floats (Cafe) 

7:00 Evening Movie (TV) 

Friday, November 2 


10:00 Loehmann’s Plaza (FD) 

10:30 Brain Drain (PE) 

1:00 Afternoon Matinee (TV) 

1:15 Lift your Voice with Jack Carey (LR) 

1:30 Afternoon Poker Game (GR) 

2:30 Friday Bingo (CCP) 

2:30 Gentle Yoga (PFR) 

3:30 Happy Hour: Country Denny (LR) 

Saturday, November 3 


10:00 to 11:00 General Store (3rd Floor) 


10:00 Social Morning Bridge (Lib) 

10:30 Tai Chi (PE) 


1:15 YAHTZEE Game (LR) 

2:30 Afternoon Bingo (PE) 


Key 

Highlighted Activities are led by our Helping Hearts 

1st floor: LR: Living Room, PE: Personal Expressions Room, 

Gaz: Gazebo, DR: Dining Room, FD: Front Desk, PDR: Private 

Dining Room, OH: Our House, CO: Courtyard 

2nd Floor: GR: Game Room, PFR: Personal Fitness Room, HWO: 

Health & Wellness Office,TV: TV Room, Lib: Library, 

3rd Floor: BS: Beauty Salon, CR: Craft Room, 

Crown Plaza: CCP 

Brain 

Fitness 

Diabetic 

Focus 

Musical 

Performance 

10:00 Buds Babes 

10:30 Geritol Jets 

Happy Birthday 

Gina Lewis 

Exercise 

Program

Sunday, November 4 Thursday, November 8 

9:00 to 12:00 Church Shuttles (FD) 

9:15 Walking Club (FD) 

10:00 SPCA: Love on Loan (Crown) 

10:30 Peets n’ Treats & Fresh Juice (PE) 

1:15 BINGO (PE) 

2:00 Sunday Worship Service (LR) 

3:00 Lifting Spirits with Music (LR) 


9:00 to 3:30 Doctor Shuttles (FD) 10:00 Buds Babes 



11:00 Resident Activity Meeting (PE) 


1:15 Make Your Point: Teams (PE) 

2:15 Food Committee (PE) 


3:00 CSUS Hearing Therapy (Lib) 

Monday, November 5 Friday, November 9 


9:15 Fabulous Fitness/Conductorcise (PE) 

10:00 Carlton Garden Group (PE) 

11:00 Weight & BP Check (HWO) 

12:00 New Resident Lunch (DR) 

1:15 Marvin Ulvild Performs (LR) 

2:15 Darn Yarn & More (PE) 

2:30 Bingo at the Crown 

7:00 Monday Movie (TV) 


10:00 Shopping: Target (FD) 

10:30 Hero’s- Discussion Group (PE) 

1:15 Carlton Poker Game (GR) 

1:45 Popcorn Social (Cafe) 

2:00 Stamping Up! Card-Making (CR) 

2:30 Friday Bingo (Crown) 

3:30 Happy Hour:The Jazz Men (LR) 

Tuesday, November 6 Hug Day Saturday, November 10 

8:00 Eye Glass Cleaning & Repairs (LR) 


9:00 Carlton Banking Hour (FD) 

9:15 Fabulous Fitness (LR) 

10:30 Skits for Seniors (LR) 


1:30 Poetry Society (LR) 

3:00 Afternoon Movie (TV) 

6:00 Cribbage with Ron & Cathy (LR) 



10:00 Bridge (Lib) 

10:30 Morning Tai Chi (PE) 

1:15 Teams Trivial Pursuit (LR) 

2:30 Bingo (PE) 


Balance Fitness 10:00 am & 1:00 pm (PFR) 

Wednesday, November 7 Key 


10:00 Rite Aid Trip (FD) 

10:30 Tops & Bottoms (PE) 

11:00 Friends of Carlton (PE) 

12:30 UC Davis Arboretum 



3:30 Crown Happy Hour: Jerry Lopes 

6:00 Holy Mass (TV) 


Devaughn Brazier 



PE room is an Election Polling Place all day 


David Hendrycks 

Happy Birthday Lucille Donahue & Jane Fielding 







3rd Floor: BS: Beauty Salon, CR: Craft Room 


Brain 

Fitness 

Diabetic 

Focus 

Musical 

Performance 

Exercise 

Program


9:00 to 12:00 pm Church Shuttles (FD) 

9:15 Morning Stretchers (PE) 

10:30 Super Sunday Social (PE) 

11:00 Unveiling Our Wall of Honor (1st floor) 

1:00 The Outlaws Dance Show (LR) 

1:45 Ecumenical Worship (Crown LR) 

2:30 BINGO (PE) 

7:00 Sunday Movie (TV) 

Veteran’s Brunch 



10:30 Eldergames: The Wiz Quiz (PE) 





3:15 Exec. Committee Meeting (PE) 

6:15 Evening Bingo with Laura (PE) 




10:30 Mind Joggers (PE) 

1:15 Tim Durnan Sings (LR) 






10:00 Shopping: Safeway & CVS (FD) 

10:30 Heart Throbs and Pinups! (PE) 



2:00 Stamping Up! Card-making (PE Today) 



3:30 Happy Hour: Fred Edano (LR) 




10:15 Adult Education: Karen (PE) 


1:30 Fan Tan Card Game (LR) 

2:30 Lisa’s Cooking Class (PE) 

6:00 Cribbage with Ron & Cathy (PE) 


Marcia McKuen 

Happy 98th Birthday 

Frieda Perry 

10:00 Buds Babes (PFR) 

10:30 Geritol Jets (PFR) 



10:00 Bridge Game (Lib) 

10:30 Crafted by Angels (PE) 

1:30 Healthy Choices (PE) 

2:30 Bingo (PE) 





9:30 Dr. Reeves Podiatry (LR) sign-up 

10:00 Kaiser Flu Shot Clinic (FD) 


11:00 Walking Club: Inside or Outside (FD) 

11:15 Mystery Lunch Outing (FD) 

1:30 “The Hit Parade” (PE) 

Hosted by our own Bill Vogel 

3:30 Crown Happy Hour: Skip Morgan 

6:30 Communion (TV) 

10:00 Buds Babes (PFR) 10:30 Geritol Jets (PFR) 









Brain 

Fitness 

Diabetic 

Focus 

Musical 

Performance 


Maxine Crowe 

Exercise 

Program



9:15 Walking Club (FD) 

10:30 Sunday Morning Social (PE) 

11:00 Thanksgiving Brunch (DR) 

1:15 Poker Game (PE) 

2:00 Sunday Worship Service (LR) 

2:30 Bingo & More Bingo (PE) 

7:00 Sunday Evening Movie (TV) 



10:30 Turkey Day Social (PE) 


1:15 TAPS Art Program (PE) 





9:15 Fabulous Fitness & Conductorcise (PE) 

10:15 The Riddle Challenge: Teams (PE) 

10:30 Carlton Garden Group (PE) 

1:15 Mr. Don Terra on Piano (LR) 



7:00 Monday Movie (TV) 


10:00 Shopping: Trader Joes (FD) 

10:30 Heroes: Discussion Group (PE) 

1:15 Secrets in the Garden (PE) 


2:30 Bingo (Crown) 


3:30 Happy Hour: Songbirds (LR) 


9:00 Carlton Bank (FD) 



10:30 Adult Education: Karen (PE) 

12:00 Resident of the Month Lunch (DR) 



6:00 Cribbage: Ron & Cathy (PE) 



Happy Birthday Mey Saefong & Alan Anderson 


10:00 to 11:00 Carlton Store (3rd Floor) 

10:00 Bridge Game (Lib) 

10:30 Crafted by Angels (PE) 

1:30 Tai Chi Today (PFR) 

2:30 Bingo Game (PE) 





10:00 Rite Aid Trip (FD) 


11:00 Friends of Carlton (PE) 

1:00 Arden Fair Mall Outing (FD) 

1:15 Carlton Casino Hour (PE) 

3:30 CCP Happy Hour- Gene Lane/Elvis 



Francis Damico 

9:00 (FD) 

Carlton 

Bank 






Health & Wellness office,TV: TV Room, Lib: Library, 



Brain 

Fitness 

Diabetic 

Focus 

Musical 

Performance 




Mark Shull 


German Credo 


Ella McCall 

Exercise 

Program



9:15 Morning Stretch (FD) 

10:30 Sunday Social-Peets & Treats (PE) 

1:15 International Rummy (PE) 

1:15 Ecumenical Worship (CCP) 

2:30 Sunday Bingo (PE) 

7:00 Sunday Movie (TV) 



10:30 Skits For Seniors: (PE) 

12:00 Nov. Birthday Luncheon (DR) 









10:30 Resident Council Meeting (PE) 

1:15 Mr. Bob Gregory Sings (LR) 





Tuesday, November 27 Hug Day 



10:15 Mind Joggers (PE) 


1:15 Fan Tan Card Game (LR) 

2:30 Travel Talk NEW (PE) 

6:00 Cribbage: Ron & Cathy (PE) 


Wednesday, November 28 


10:00 Walking Club (PE) 

10:00 Barnes and Noble Book Store (FD) 


11:00 Shine Your Wheels & Walkers (PE) 

1:15 Poker Game (PE) 

2:45 ZUMBA with Laura & Marilyn (PE) 

3:30 Happy Hour (CCP) Song Birds 


There may be a possible “Mystery 

Trip” In the works for this day... 

Happy Birthday Brittany Won 


Cua Lo 


10:00 Shopping: The NEW Wal-Mart (FD) 

10:30 Finishing Words & Lines (PE) 





3:30 Happy Hour: Sac Banjo Band (LR) 

Resident Council Officers 

Safety Chair: 

Bud Ohanesian 

Activity Chairs: 

Erma Cole 

Edna Lewkowitz 

Housekeeping: 

Doris Krampf 

President: 

Yvonne Eckhardt 

Vice President: 

Bob Russell 

Secretary: 

Jody Atteberry 

Resident Council Executive Committee 

Food & Dining: 

Doris & Linda 

Personal Care: 

Mary Lease 

Welcoming Chairs: 

Thea Chitambar 

Library Chair: 

Cleo Wipff

Carlton Plaza of Sacramento 

Residents of 

the Month 

Len & Judy Traina 

November 

2012 

Judy was born on June 14, 1936 in Wisconsin and Len was born on September 5, 1933 in 

New York City. Judy has one sister, Susan who lives in Albuquerque, and Len has two sisters: 

Joanna and Rosemarie (deceased). Len and Judy lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico before 

moving into the Carlton on July 2nd this year. They have been married for 54 years. Len 

served in the Army during the Korean War. They have four children: Tracy, Christopher, 

Anthony, and Julianne. They have 9 grand-children and they are expecting their first great 

grandchild in February.. Judy was employed as a Nurse for 40 years and Len was a Civil 

Engineer and taught Engineering at New Mexico State University. Their favorite places to 

travel were Hawaii (4x), Europe (4x) and their cruise last year to the West Mediterranean. 

Growing up in a close family and enjoying time with their family is very important to them. 

Judy’s life philosophy is that “God is in control of everything.” Len’s philosophy is “accepting 

responsibility for yourself and family.” Judy enjoyed the movie Mamma Mia and Len loves 

westerns and anything John Wayne. Most notable accomplishments have been succeeding 

in college with a tight budget and raising their four children who are accomplished, 

decent people. 

So far, their favorite activities at Carlton are bingo, balance fitness and happy hour. Len likes 

to go out and play golf too. 

Three words to describe Judy “caring and giving.” One word to describe Len: Friendly. 

Judy loves spring and Len loves autumn. The people Judy admires most are “the caregivers 

at Carlton and all the staff who take good care of us.” 

What they like best about Sacramento is being near their kids and its a small, big city. 

They both loved spending time in Barcelona, but they met in Milwaukee. 

Welcome to Carlton Len & Judy Traina

Always Empowered, Always Young 

At the age of 97 years, is one of the world's longest-serving 

physicians and educators. Hinohara's magic touch is legendary: Since 1941 he has 

been healing patients at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and teaching at 

St. Luke's College of Nursing. 

After World War II, he envisioned a world-class hospital and college springing from the ruins of Tokyo; 

thanks to his pioneering spirit and business savvy, the doctor turned these institutions into the nation's 

top medical facility and nursing school. Today he serves as chairman of the board of trustees at both 

organizations. Always willing to try new things, he has published around 150 books since his 75th 

birthday, including one " "” that has sold more than 1.2 million copies. As the 

founder of the New Elderly Movement, Hinohara encourages others to live a long and happy life, a quest 

in which no role model is better than the doctor himself. Here are some of his views to ponder: 

Energy comes from feeling good, not solely from eating well or sleeping a lot. We all remember how as 

children, when we were having fun, we often forgot to eat or sleep. I believe that we can keep that 

attitude as adults, too. It's best not to tire the body with too many rules such as lunchtime and bedtime. 

All people who live long regardless of nationality, race or gender share one thing in common: None are 

overweight. For breakfast I drink coffee, a glass of milk and some orange juice with a tablespoon of olive 

oil in it. Olive oil is great for the arteries and keeps my skin healthy. Lunch is milk and a few cookies, 

or nothing when I am too busy to eat. I never get hungry because I focus on my work. Dinner is veggies, 

a bit of fish and rice, and, twice a week, 100 grams of lean meat. 

Always plan ahead. My schedule book is already full until 2014, with lectures and my usual hospital 

work. In 2016 I'll have some fun, though: I plan to attend the Tokyo Olympics! 

There is no need to ever retire, but if one must, it should be a lot later than 65. The current retirement 

age was set at 65, half a century ago, when the average life-expectancy in Japan was 68 years and only 

125 Japanese were over 100 years old. Today, Japanese women live to be around 86 and men 80, and 

we have 36,000 centenarians in our country. In 20 years we will have about 50,000 people over the 

age of 100. 

Share what you know. I give 150 lectures a year, some for 100 elementary-school children, others for 

4,500 business people. I usually speak for 60 to 90 minutes, standing, to stay strong. 

Music and animal therapy. When a doctor recommends you take a test or have some surgery, ask 

whether the doctor would suggest that his or her spouse or children go through such a procedure. 

Contrary to popular belief, doctors can’t cure everyone. So why cause unnecessary pain with surgery? I 

think music and animal therapy can help more than most doctors imagine. 

Pain is mysterious, and having fun is the best way to forget it. If a child has a toothache, and you start 

playing a game together, he or she immediately forgets the pain. Hospitals must cater to the basic 

need of patients: We all want to have fun. At St. Luke's we have music and animal therapies, and art 

classes. 

Don't be crazy about amassing material things. Remember: You don't know when your number is up, 

and you can't take it with you to the next place. 

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