Ingleside at KingFarm

National Prayer Day

Richard Thayer, Chaplain — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:12:40 GMT

National Prayer Day has come and gone, but the feeling lingers from our Ingleside at King Farm celebration on May 2nd. Folks are still talking, with delight and even a bit of amazement, about the variety of prayers shared from such a variety of faiths. Prayers were danced, chanted, sung. Prayers were played on flutes and drums. Prayers were recited in several languages. Across all this variation, the common theme of caring for one another, and for our planet home, was conspicuous. Guests, members and staff all enjoyed experiencing one another’s different faiths and backgrounds. We’ll do it again next year on National Prayer Day 2014, and if you’re reading this, you are welcome to join us!

Washington Spirit players living at Rockville retirement community

WashingtonPost.com — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:46:20 GMT

When Robyn Gayle and Diana Matheson, teammates on the Washington Spirit pro soccer team, learned where they would live this summer, they thought someone was playing a prank.

Ingleside at King Farm did offer a furnished two-bedroom unit with granite countertops, 21 / 2 bathrooms, dual balconies and walk-in closets as large as some of their previous living quarters. It also had underground parking, an indoor pool and a fitness center. But the amenities also included water aerobics, bridge lessons and afternoon lectures such as “Politics of Aging: Medicare and Social Security.”

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National Prayer Day

Kimberly Hartke — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:25:59 GMT

Ingleside at King Farm (IKF), while it finds its roots in the Presbyterian Church, is a fascinating melting pot of cultures, traditions, and faiths. IKF Chaplain Richard Thayer enjoys hearing the stories and learning about the diverse religious beliefs of IKF members, and sharing his own spiritual journey.

At this time in history, when religious and political strife wants to tear people apart, the need to seek understanding and unity could not be greater. Ingleside at King Farm, because of its wonderful diversity, and the hard earned wisdom of its members, can be a place of such healing.

Diana Matheson and Robyn Gayle two of the star players of the Washington Spirit move into Ingleside at King Farm!

IKF Blog — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:35:28 GMT

Two Olympic medal-winning soccer players follow in the footsteps of a professional baseball player – into a retirement community. See article at the "Guide to Retirement Living" website.

Ingleside Computer Club

Kimberly Hartke — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:02:15 GMT

Jo Stafford, an American pop singer once famously said, “I've got a computer, but I won't go near it.” A new club at Ingleside at King Farm is not only making computers approachable, but giving reluctant users confidence they never thought possible.

Many members of the Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) community are still working or running businesses, leading non-profits, or doing consulting work, and are aware that computers are an important tool in the workplace. And, those of our members who are retired want to learn computers for personal reasons and to stay in touch with relatives.

Ingleside at King Farm starts the New Year with a full time chaplain

Kimberly Hartke — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:46:02 GMT

Ingleside at King Farm starts the New Year with a full time chaplain, Rev. Richard Thayer who is a spiritual friend to the Ingleside community members. The generosity of numerous members (who became benefactors) led to increasing Rev. Thayer’s availability to our community.

The story of how Rev. Thayer ended up at Ingleside is indicative of the way things seem to work around here. After completing an interim ministry post, Rev. Thayer mused in his 2011 Christmas letter that he was looking around for a new place to serve. A good friend who happened to live at Ingleside read the letter and urged him to apply for a new job as part time Chaplain of Ingleside at King Farm.

Five Ingleside at King Farm employees receive national recognition

King Farm Blog — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:08:37 GMT

Denton, Texas – The Coalition for Leadership in Aging Service (CLAS) honors five Ingleside at King Farm employees as members of the 2012 Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP) graduation class. They are Monique Eliezer, Dusanka Delovska-Trajkova, Mark Embley, Peter Loew, and Elaine Koubek.

After successfully completing the required professional training and three comprehensive examinations, Monique, Dusanka, Mark, Peter, and Elaine have been awarded the CASP designation and was acknowledged at the CASP Graduation Ceremony during the LeadingAge (formerly AAHSA) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado during the week of October 21 – 24, 2012.

Radio duo reunite for special performance

Elizabeth Waibel Staff writer Gazette.net — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:10:17 GMT

A Washington, D.C., radio duo got back together for a special performance this week.

Ed Walker and Willard Scott, who had a radio show during the “golden age of radio,” did a reunion performance Sept. 27 for residents of Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville.

Read article on Gazette.net

YINGLISH Now Spoken Here!

IKF Blog — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:24:43 GMT

Yinglish may be defined as Yiddish words that are used in colloquial English, such as kibitzen, a word on point, since its etymology traces the origin of the Yiddish language, i.e.: Yiddish kibitzen, from the German kiebitzen, in turn from German Kiebitz, pewit, kibitzer, from the Middle High German gībitz.

Yinglish has enjoyed a "top - down - rise" in popularity of late, here at Ingleside King Farm.

Walk

Joan Harrison — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:46:20 GMT

Walk verb (used without object)
1. to advance or travel on foot at a moderate speed or pace; proceed by steps; move by advancing the feet alternately so that there is always one foot on the ground in bipedal locomotion and two or more feet on the ground in quadrupedal locomotion.

2. to move about or travel on foot for exercise or pleasure: We can walk in the park after lunch.

We all know the definition of “walk” and most of us do it every day. But, do we do it enough to get the benefits that it can provide?

Six Circuit Club a Custom Workout Plan for Staying Fit

Kimberly Hartke — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:04:07 GMT

It is never too late to begin a fitness program, and when you have personalized attention, it can be a very rewarding experience.

Erich Lichota, Leisure and Fitness manager at our community in Rockville is coach of the 6 Circuit Club. This is a science based fitness program which is open to all members of Ingleside at King Farm. Currently there are 25+ members of the 6 Circuit Club, ranging in age from 60 to 90 years old. Erich evaluates and designs a specific fitness regime for each individual in the 6 Circuit Club. His goal is to encourage Ingleside members to exercise and to reach their maximum potential.

Three Hundred DVD’s Now Available in Ingleside Lending Library

Submitted by Guest Blogger, John. K. — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:05:04 GMT

Ingleside at King Farm has a wonderful lending library available for our members. The library was put together with book and periodical donations and the efforts of our talented members who serve on the Library Committee. Today, we hear the latest news, from one of them.

Art Therapy

IKF Blog — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:27:15 GMT

Art can be a powerful vehicle for expressing feelings. Art helps simulate thought and emotions not only in the artist but also in the viewer. It can enhance health and well-being. Art helps restore self-esteem and diminishes some frustration, it gets the artist and viewer excited and engaged.

Pet Projects

IKF Blog — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:32:31 GMT

At many Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) you will find some very special residents, some of whom boast an inordinate amount of fur and with noses that are somewhat colder than normal. These cherished residents are greeted fondly wherever they go on campus. The joys of having a pet are well known from childhood and certainly do not diminish as we grow older.

Scientists have been studying how the relationships between pets and their owners affect human emotions and physiology for some time now. The studies have shown that petting, playing or snuggling with a warm furry pet will help lower blood pressure, cope better with stress and stay more active.

Why Hire A Move Manager?

Marnie Dawson CRTS, Owner of Dawson Relocation — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:20:30 GMT

We are often unaware of how attached we become to our homes—and their contents—until it's time to move. This can be especially true for those who have been living in their current homes for the past 30 or 40 years and must suddenly sort through a lifetime of possessions in just a few weeks. In these cases, moving is not just a physical process, but an emotional one as well. Because of the emotional and physical aspects inherent in preparing for a move, it can be helpful to work with a neutral third party such as a Senior Move Manager.

Why Now Is The Right Time

IKF Blog — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:14:20 GMT

It's the right time to move into a retirement home when other options are no longer viable. That sounds simple, of course, but here are some guidelines to know when it is the right time to move yourself or your elderly loved one into a retirement home.

One of the best ways to sell yourself or your loved one on the idea of a retirement home is to take a look at ways in which the move can improve on every aspect of living.

When it comes to Shopping skills—Age and experience saves.

IKF Blog — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:24:57 GMT

Do seniors get more for their money? Researchers say they do. After looking over nearly a million grocery receipts, a 2007 university sponsored study revealed the differences between younger and older shoppers:

Those 65 years and older shop nearly eight times a month, compared with six and a half times a month for youngsters. Elders take advantage of discounts more than two-thirds of the time compared with half the time with younger shoppers.