July 2022

Welcome
Thank you for joining us for July’s Artistry in Motion!
This month, we’re excited to welcome our newest
Artists, give you some summer health tips, and a tasty
update.

But first, please join us in welcoming our new Talent

Arts Director! If you want to learn more about Kathryn
Sears, you can watch her interview above.

We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter! If there is

anything you’d like to know more about, let us know!

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Spotlight Janice Lutz-Vanhoy - Wellness Arts Coordinator

Today, we’re featuring Janice Lutz-Vanhoy, our Wellness

Arts Coordinator. She started her career in 1987 as a
Recreation Specialist at Fitzgerald Health Care Center. In
2015, she joined Arbor Acres because of shared values.
Her favorite aspect of working here is that every day is
different.

One of Janice’s favorite moments at Arbor Acres is when

she ran into a resident in the hallway who was trying to
attend all the activities in the Lamplighter! As they were
speaking, another resident reminded her that, “You can’t do
everything. You’re supposed to pick and choose what you
like best.” We love an enthusiastic resident.

The reason Janice has stayed at Arbor Acres this long is

because she believes she has more to accomplish.

“I hope I continue to have the opportunity to stay and

implement those ideas (and) events and continue to be a
part of life at Arbor Acres that residents find fun and that
makes people happy!”
Welcome to Arbor Acres!

Front row, left to right: Chaday Brown, Kathryn Sears, Mallory Thomas, Renee McFarland, Lekei Westmoreland, Holly Earthman
Back row, left to right: Erica Johnson, Nasiah McKinney, Lauren Vann, Frank Fitchben, Stephanie Jones, Rhea Shahani, Brianna
Taylor, Heavenly Burns, Rodney Fleming, Tyeshia Johns, Curtis Massey

Culture Assessment Thank You

Sun Safety in the Dog Days of Summer
T
here’s nothing better than feeling the sun on your
face and soaking up the sunlight. Well, maybe there is
something better: knowing that you’re not sacrificing
healthy-looking skin for the sake of catching some rays.
First, health experts say everyone, regardless of skin color, should
use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 301. While some skin types
burn more easily than others, all skin types can get wrinkly,
leathery, spotty, and sometimes cancerous if exposed to too much
sun.

Not sure what skin type you are? Here is a chart that breaks it down:

D
on’t believe us? Check out the photo below of a man who was a truck driver
for many years. The side of his face that faced his driver window is much
more wrinkled than the other side that wasn’t as exposed to sunlight2.
We wear sunscreen to protect our skin from the radiation (or
ultraviolet rays) that comes from the sun. Those pesky UV rays
are what burn and wrinkle our skin. Did you know that even on
cloudy days, we’re still exposed to UV rays?

Just like the weather, experts can predict how intense the UV
rays will be on a given day. 1 is low (almost no UV rays), and 11
is extreme (it’s a good idea to stay indoors). This number can be
high even on cloudy days which is why the UV index is a better
indicator than the amount of sun that day.

UV index on the weather app on iPhone

Here are some ways to avoid the aging and wrinkling effects that UV rays have on
our skin3:
• Stay indoors between 10 am – 4 pm as the UV index is at its highest
• Seek shady areas and wear a hat and sunglasses when spending time outdoors, such as traveling to houses or walking to other
parts of campus
• If you’re outdoors for a long period of time, apply sunscreen with SPF 30 (or higher) every two hours (even on cloudy days) and
after swimming or sweating
• Avoid bright surfaces, like sand, water, and snow, which can reflect UV rays and increase your exposure

1
https://www.winchesterhospital.org/health-library/article?id=157004
2
https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2012/06/20/sun-damage/
3
https://weather.com/en-CA/canada/science/news/2018-06-11-uv-index-sunburn-skin-dangers
Creative Ways to Stay Hydrated
W
e’ve always been told that drinking enough water is
important, but how much is enough?

Here’s a breakdown:

Men: about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of water a day Women: about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of water a day1

Before you start chugging water, however, consider this:
• Body weight affects how much water you should drink.
Bigger bodies require more water, and smaller bodies require
less water.
• When it’s hot outside, you tend to sweat and lose more
water.
• If you exercise or are active frequently, you are losing water.
And yes, water is ABSOLUTELY a healthier alternative to soda.
You can trick your body into drinking water that has all the
flavor of soda, and none of the sugar. For example, Walmart sells
liters of flavored sparkling water for just 70 cents (at the time
this article was written) in flavors such as cotton candy, blue
raspberry, strawberry daquiri, key lime, peach, oranges & cream,
and more!

You can get water from food too, not just from a water bottle.
Eating cucumbers, celery, strawberries, grapefruit, spinach, and
watermelon, soups, broths, and stews are all ways you can ‘drink’
more water.

1 bottle of peach flavored water: 1 bottle of Cheerwine:

10 calories, 0 grams of sugar 900 calories, 252 grams of sugar
So why should we focus on drinking enough water?
Because water2:
1. Helps maximize physical performance
2. Significantly affects energy levels and brain function
3. May help prevent and treat headaches
4. May help relieve constipation
1
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-
healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=The%20
U.S.%20National%20Academies%20of,fluids%20a%20day%20
for%20women
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-
2

5. May help treat kidney stones water#7.-Can-aid-weight-loss

6. Helps prevent hangovers
7. Can aid weight loss

Benefits Corner
Active & Fit Direct
As a MedCost member, you have access to many programs
dedicated to promoting your health and overall wellness. One of
these programs is called Active Fit & Direct.
What do I get from the program? MedCost members can join
any participating gym for just $25/month, plus a $25 enrollment
fee. **The enrollment fee is currently waived until August 31! Full
details online.** You will also have access to hundreds of home
workout videos for yoga, Pilates, HIIT, strength, and more.

How do I sign up for Active & Fit Direct?

1. Sign into the MedCost member portal.

2. Click “Healthy & Whole” on the right

3. Click “Active & Fit Direct Fitness Membership”,

then “Go Now”

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4. This will open a new page. Click “Join Now” on the top right to sign up for Active & Fit Direct. From there, you can search for
and join a gym near you!

For questions about your Arbor Acres benefits, please contact Susan Koivisto, Payroll & Benefits Manager, at ext. 1221,
skoivisto@arboracres.org.

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Specials Iced Caramel Macchiato
Iced Mocha with
$ 4.50

Chocolate Sauce $ 4.50

Iced Cinnamon Roll Latte $3
S'mores Frappuccino $ 4.50

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Refresher $ 4.50
Kiwi Starfruit Refresher $ 4.50
Arbor Acres Justin's Strawberry
Lemonade $1
Blue Raspberry Lemonade $ 1.50
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