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Mirabella SeattleUnderstanding the SNF ExpansionAugust | 2013 7Mirabella a Certificate of Need(CON) to operate the twentytwo-bedSNF, not only for itsown residents, but also to admitnon-resident patients to helpdefray the cost of operation.This CON expires on December15, 2013, and cannot berenewed. Beyond this date, onlyresidents can be newly admittedto our SNF, significantlyreducing the income while notmaterially affecting the costof running the SNF. Residentpatients pay a much lowerdaily fee in the SNF than nonresidents.The State of Washington limitsthe number of skilled nursingbeds in the state so as not to createan oversupply. Some skillednursing providers have closedtheir facilities over time andthe state has allowed them to“bank these beds.” Please notethat these are not actual beds,but “rights to provide nursingcare.” For Mirabella to applyfor a new CON that allows nonresidentpatients in our SNFrequires us to purchase some ofthese “banked bed rights” froma willing seller. Mirabella hasfound a seller who is willingto sell us forty-six “bed rights,”but not a smaller number.What are the options forMirabella?(a) Continue to run the SNFwith twenty-two beds andadmit only residents afterDecember 15, 2013(b) Continue to run the SNFwith twenty-two beds andadmit only residents afterDecember 15, 2013, buthope to buy twenty-two“bed rights” from anotherseller at a later time andthen apply for a new CONto allow admitting nonresidentpatients(c) Purchase forty-six “bedrights,” apply for a newCON, which would allowadmitting nonresidents, banktwenty-four “bed rights,”and delay expansion to fortysixbeds for several months(d) Purchase forty-six “bedrights,” apply for a newCON, which would allowadmitting nonresidents, andimmediately expand theSNF to forty-six bedsEach option has different challenges,different costs, differentdeficits, and different risksand rewards. Also, the stateCON application process can belengthy and does not guaranteeapproval. Expansion of the SNFrequires relocation of occupantsof the twelve AL apartments tobe converted. It would reduceour AL inventory from thirtyoneto nineteen beds.After initially pursuing option(d), Mirabella and PRS choseoption (c) for the followingreasons:»»A forty-six-bed facility canbe run more efficiently thana twenty-two-bed facility,provided that it can beoperated close to capacity.»»As the current residentpopulation ages, we willmost likely need more thantwenty-two beds for ourresidents in the future.»»The potential of additionalincome from non-residentpatients reduces our costs.»»The soon-to-be-hiredWellness Nurse and in-homecare would mitigate thereduction of Assisted Livingapartments for IndependentLiving residents.»»It was determined thatoption (c) provided moreflexibility for the conapplication process.The Mirabella Seattle Boardhas approved the purchase ofthe forty-six beds; the actualpurchase has not yet occurred.Construction will not begin forat least six months, pendingthe outcome of the CONapplication.As I write this article, which ‣

Mirabella SeattleFYI: Now at Mirabella8 August | 2013does not cover all the complexitiesof the bed purchaseand CON application process,the application has been filedwith the State of Washington,and Mirabella management ispreparing the relocation logistics.Also, your Finance AdvisoryCommittee is reviewingthe financial and actuarial assumptionsused to develop theconversion plan and may havesome recommendations to bereviewed by your Council and,if found appropriate, forwardedto the Mirabella Seattle Board.While some details need to bekept confidential for privacyand business reasons, Mirabellamanagement and Councilwill keep you informed as theprocess develops.Hellmut GoldeBy-law Task ForceJohn Rasmussen, ChairFriday, August 9 at 10 am in WestDining RoomThe By-law Task Force, createdby the Governance Committee torevise the current by-laws, hasscheduled an open meeting onAugust 9. The proposed by-lawswill be distributed to all residentsat least one week prior tothis meeting.We encourage residents tocompare the revised by-laws tothe existing by-laws and cometo the meeting with your suggestionsor questions. We wouldappreciate any substantialrecommendations to be preparedin writing. All suggestionsand recommendations to thetask force at this meeting willbe considered in the by-lawsamendments to be recommendedto the residents at the Annualmeeting for consideration.If you do not have a copy ofthe current Association by-laws,a copy can be downloaded fromthe Mirabella Seattle website.After getting on the intranet,Click on “Clubs and Committees,”and then click on “Residents’Association;” find Bylawsand download. Or a printcopy will be available at theConcierge Desk.ArtJean Franklin, ChairInk on PaperTake a clock-wise stroll aroundMirabella beginning at ourfront door. Go slow enoughto savor the graphic works ondisplay in the windows thatface Fairview Avenue N andThomas Street. You’ll see anexhibition of graphic art bystudents in the Print Art Facultyof Cornish College of the Arts.Selected by Cabel Griffith,Curator of Exhibitions, fromthe Mary Alice Cooley PrintCollection at Cornish, the showincludes prints by Jazz-minhMoore (Sisters, 1997, westernwoodcut; shown above), MollyNorris (Louder, 2001, etching),and Jeffrey Mitchell, (RUR, 1986,lithograph), and others. A copyof the catalog of the exhibit, Inkon Paper, by Kathleen Rabel, isin the Mirabella Library.Jared CurtisCommunicationsDiana Holland, ChairPA System Now Available inConference Room ADarren Mowry, AV/IT Coordinatorfor Mirabella Seattle, hasannounced that a new microphonesystem has been installedin Conference Room A. Thissystem, like that already in usein the Northwest Dining ‣

Be a Quiz Whiz, Part 1Mirabella SeattleAugust | 2013 9Room for Book Club and othermeetings, will be a distinct advantagefor those with hearingproblems. If you would like touse it for a meeting, please letKerry Cullen know when youbook the room, and Darren willmake sure it is set up and runningfor your meeting.EmergencyPreparednessPat Kushmerick, ChairGrab’n’Go BagsA menu of alternate diet optionsis now available on requestfrom Art Hurd for choosingitems in your Grab’n’Go bags.Cans of vegetarian beans can besubstituted for pork and beans.Tuna fish or salmon can besubstituted for Spam, chicken,or roast beef items. If you areordering a bag or bags, justvoice any preference when youplace your order.To request a bag or a copy ofthe menu call Art Hurd at x1855 for details.Art HurdEmergency Preparedness Quiz[Take this quiz, the first of twoparts, to find out how readyyou are for the next emergency.Answers to the following questionsappear on p. 10.]1. For greatest conveniencefood kept for an emergencyshould not needa) cooking b) refrigerationc) rehydration d) all the above2. Before leaving Mirabella forone or more nights informa) the executive directorb) the president of theResidents’ Associationc) the concierged) your housekeeper3. To shelter in place yourshelter should have thefollowing componentsa) a door b) a windowc) a phone d) all the above4. During an earthquake whichaction below should youNOT takea) dropb) run down the steps and gooutsidec) duck d) cover5. During an emergency youshould do this to your frontdoora) lock securelyb) put a barrier to prevententeringc) unlockd) put a “Do Not Disturb”sign on the outside6. How many inches clearanceare minimum to allowapartment sprinklers tofunction properlya) 3 b) 18 c) 36 d) 07. Fire alarm pull boxes arelocated on each floor neareacha) trash roomb) apartments ending in evennumbersc) stairwelld) apartments ending in oddnumbers8. To evacuate when shelterin place is an option theresident must be able toa) walk to the elevatorb) walk down four flightsunassisted within a fewminutesc) go to Harry’s Bard) pass “GO” and collect $2009. If evacuation of the buildingis required by the FireDepartment, the meetingplace isa) the Space Needleb) Cascade People’s Centerc) the courtyardd) Seattle Times employeepark10. To minimize the possibilityof injury during anearthquake request thatfacilitiesa) change my door lockb) secure bookcases and otherfurniturec) attach a ladder to the deckd) assure that my windowsare cleanPat Kushmerick

Mirabella SeattleOutings & Eatings Around the Sound10 August | 2013Answers to Quiz1. d if food requiresrehydration some of yourlimited water will be used2. c then the staff will knowthat you are OK3. d required by the firedepartment4. b you should get safe andstay there until quaking stops5. c unlocking your doorallows easy access foremergency personnel6. b if closet has a sprinkler,do not store items within18”; the same for wallhangings or tall furniture7. c you might need to go seefor yourself8. b sure-footedness andspeed are critical to evacuate9. d on the southwest cornerof Fairview Ave & John St.10. b reduce the likelihood ofsomething falling on youHow Did You Do?Score State of Readiness10 Survival Hero8-9 Batman’s Robin5-7 Cow’s Tail2-4 Foot Dragger0-1 Get Busy, Dude!Tune in next month for the secondpart of this quiz.Pat KushmerickOutside ActivitiesJudith Peterick, ChairDining Out–LuncheonBluefin Seafood Buffet atNorthgateThursday, August 8, 12:30–3 pmThe Bluefin offers a widevariety of Asian cuisine ata very reasonable price forseniors. Their specialty is sushi.Something is bound to catchyour eye to satisfy your tummy.Sign up at the concierge desk.Bus leaves at 12:30 pm. Bill Ellis,x 1721, is the coordinator.Seattle History & LunchCruiseArgosy Cruise Lines, Saturday,August 10, 10:45 am–2:30 pmThe two-hour Saturday cruisein Elliott Bay combines anarrative of Seattle's earlyhistory with a Northwestinspiredlunch. The cost ofthe cruise and lunch must beprepaid; including taxes the feeis $55.33, which will be chargedto your Mirabella account.If you have any questions,please contact Terry Cochrane,coordinator, at x 1689.Special Bainbridge ExcursionFriday, August 16, 10 am–5:30 pmThe Mirabella bus will arriveby ferry at Bainbridge Island intime for an 11:30 lunch at theRestaurant Marché in Winslow.We’ll then take a guided tourof Bloedel Reserve gardensand visit the new SuquamishMuseum and Cultural Centeron the shores of Puget Sound.The cost of the ferry will be$15.45 or less, depending onthe number of participants,and billed to your account byMirabella. You pay for yourlunch and a total of $12.00admission fees. The tripcoordinator is Seeley Chandler,x 1817.30 Years of Japanese FashionSeattle Art Museum, Friday,September 6, 10 am–1 pmOn Free Seniors Day all SAMexhibits, including this muchtalked-aboutexhibit, are freeto all seniors as well as SAMmembers (See the review on p. 22,below). Sylvia Fisher, Mirabellaresident and SAM docent, willgive us a private tour of thisexhibit at 11:30 am. The $75 feefor the docent-led tour will bedivided among all participantsand billed individually by ‣

Mirabella SeattleMarkets, Matinées, & MallsAugust | 2013 11Mirabella. You will have timebetween arrival and the tour tovisit the museum store or otherexhibits. Note special departuretime at 10 am. Karen Smith,x 1702, will be coordinator.Theatres/Other CulturalEventsThe Outside ActivitiesCommittee tries to coordinatetransportation to several theatreand other cultural events forseries ticket holders. These areusually for matinees. Seriesticket purchasers will havepriority for bus transportation.The coordinators listed belowcan help you sign up for thecorrect series for Mirabellatransportation. The followingseries are some future eventswe have scheduled:»»A Contemporary Theatre (ACT),Saturday matinee, newseries (n.s.) starts in 2014»»Fifth Avenue Theatre, Thursdaymatinee, n.s. starts 10/3/13»»Seattle Repertory Theatre (SRT),Wednesday matinee, n.s.starts 10/16/2013»»Seattle Symphony, Sundaymatinee, n.s., 7-G, starts10/6/2013Terry Cochrane, Coordinatorx 1689 for ACT and Symphony.Judith Peterick, Coordinatorx 1683 for others.Village Theatre-IssaquahWe have had some requeststo consider adding the VillageTheatre to our covered events.Plays for the 2013–2014 seasonare Xanadu, Les Miserables, TheForeigner, The Tutor, and FunnyGirl. If interested, please signup in the black book at theconcierge desk. If we go, wewill choose Saturday matinees.A minimum of ten residentswill make us eligible for a 26%discounted rate of $218.50 perperson ($43.70 each show).Since the venue is in Issaquah, a$5 per person transportation feeis charged for each trip.Excursions/Malls/OthersFridays, 9:30 am–12:30 pm unlessotherwise notedDescriptions of the excursionsand stores in the malls areon the sign-up sheets at theconcierge desk.8/2 Southcenter andadjacent malls8/8 Bluefin Seafood Buffet,Thursday, 12:30–3 pm8/9 University Village andQFC8/10 Seattle History andLunch Cruise, Saturday,10:45 am–2:30 pm8/16 Bainbridge Excursion,Friday, 10 am–5:30 pm8/23 Bellevue Square andadjacent malls8/30 Ikea and Great Wallmalls9/6 SAM Japanese Fashions,Friday, 10 am–1 pmGrocery ShoppingFridays 1:30–3:30 pm unlessotherwise noted8/02 Fred Meyer – Ballard8/09 Metro Market – MercerStreet8/16 No grocery trip8/23 Fred Meyer – Ballard8/30 Trader Joe’s – BallardMark Your Calendars9/20 Northwest Trek10/4 La Conner – Shoppingand MuseumsCancellation PolicyFor trips that require advancepayment for admission fees,other charges, or a rentedbus, prepayment will berequested once total chargesare determined. There can beno refunds for cancellations. Ifyou are unable to go, you canrecover your costs only byfinding someone else to takeyour place.DiningJo Pope, ChairBeing on the Dining Committeeis quite educational andenlightening. Terry Jones,David Martin, and sometimes ‣

Mirabella SeattleHow to Serve Your Server12 August | 2013Tamas Ronyai, our executivechef, attend our monthlymeetings. They have walkedus through the training of ourwonderful servers. I am amazedat how much these youngpeople need to know. Talkabout multi-tasking.Here are some small waysresidents can support ourservers and, at the same time,enhance our already greatdining experiences.»»When you order fish fromthe menu, it often does notautomatically come withlemon. To save you frustrationand the server extra steps,ask for lemon at the time youorder.»»When you order dessert, theserver usually tells you whatis on the buffet and often youjust assume they will get itfor you. If you are physicallyable to walk to the buffet,may I suggest that you serveyourself saving your serverextra steps. (Note: servers arealways happy to help peoplewho have trouble going to thebuffet.)»»Sometimes it takes time to getcoffee at the end of the meal.Did you know that you can,at any time, order a carafe ofcoffee brought to your table?This saves time later.»»Yummy homemade cookieshave begun to make afrequent appearance on thebuffet. Please restrain yourlonging to load up on thispopular item. Take only oneor two so there are enough forothers.»»If you have time constraintsdue to an eveningperformance, ask your serverwhich items on the menu arequickest. And, of course, thereis no wait if you use the buffet.»»If you’ve had a fine diningexperience, give your servera pat on the back. If you aredissatisfied with something,let David Martin or TerryJones know right away so theproblem can be solved quickly.»»Finally, you can makereservations for at least fiveresidents but not less. Youcan make reservations for anynumber if you have outsideguests. The busiest time fordinner is between 6 and 7 pm,so be patient if you come atthat time.To learn more and give us yourinput, I encourage you to attendthe Dining Committee meetingson the fourth Tuesday of themonth at 3 pm.Environment &FacilitiesDan Dow, ChairPlacing a Maintenance OrderAt a recent Facilities Committeemeeting, the group reviewedhow to get needed maintenancedone. There are two ways torequest maintenance. A residentcan do one of the following:1. Call the Help Desk at x 1413to speak with the facilitiesservices coordinator or leavea detailed phone messageabout the request. Thesecalls are monitored andthe requests are put in thework order system. If themaintenance issue is simple(changing a light bulb),someone will come to do it. Ifthe issue is more complex, afacilities service person willcall the resident.2. Send an email to 1413@retirement.org with a detailedmessage.Each resident received a formon which to enter an emailaddress in the work ordersystem as a means of requestinga return email with assignedwork order number. If you wantto be a part of this system, sendthe form to have your emailaddress added to the ‣

Mirabella SeattleWhat Everyone Should KnowAugust | 2013 13automatic response list. Whenthis is done, your return emailwill look like this:This e-mail has been sent tonotify you that a new workorder has been opened peryour request. Work Order #MBS-507137 Reason: 821Thermostat needs adjusting.Facility Services Help DeskNote: This e-mail was sent froma notification-only e-mail addressthat cannot accept incominge-mail. For further assistance,contact x 1413 or 1413@retirement.org and reference thework order number above.You can't reply to the email, butyou can forward it.If a response is not received in afew days, you can either call theperson in charge of that issueor forward the email responsewith the work order numberin it to the person in charge.For example, Sam Converseschedules housekeeping andcustodial issues. If your emailto him does not result in action,you can forward the email withthe work order number to theAssistant Director of FacilityServices (mcullen@retirement.org) or Director of FacilityServices (tduncan@retirement.org).Pat ThenellHealth & WellnessEllie Fife, ChairFood, Weight, and DietingTuesday, August 20 at 4 pm inEmerald HallJanet Edlefsen, M.S., LMHC,will speak on the subjectof eating well. She is aprofessional therapist whohas counseled and taught inthe field of eating disorders,weight control, and healthfor more than thirty years.Edlefsen suggests an alternativeway to get off the “diet cycle”and learn to have a normalrelationship with food.Dee Dickinson©Combatting Financial AbuseThursday, August 22 at 4 pm inEmerald HallKaren I. Treiger will speak onhow to identify the signs offinancial abuse and how toprotect yourself, your familymembers, and friends. Sheis an elder law attorney withThompson and Howle, whereshe focuses on elder lawissues, such as estate planning,long term care planning,guardianship, powers ofattorney, will contests, probates,and special needs trusts.Dee DickinsonLifelong LearningTerry Cochrane, ChairThe Dead Sea ScrollsWednesdays: September 11 and 18;10–11:30 am in Emerald HallDr. Gary Martin of theUniversity of Washington,whose specialty is the HebrewBible and Near EasternStudies, will be the speaker.“The Oldest Hebrew Bibles:Qumran & The Dead SeaScrolls” is the first lecture; “TheOldest New Testament Texts& Their Connection to theHebrew Bible” is the second.Dr. Martin will supplement hisPowerPoint presentation withsome replicas for “hands-on”display and discussion. TheLifelong Learning Committeeis providing the lectures gratis,and your guests are welcome.Fall Mac/iPad SeriesFridays: September 13, 27, October11, 25; 10–11:30 am inConference Room ATim Hannonreturns to givefour moreclasses. If youare interested,please sign upfor individual classes at theconcierge desk, where thetopics for each class will belisted. Fee: $10 per class. ‣

Mirabella SeattleCourses & Curriculums14 August | 2013Guided AutobiographyWorkshopWednesdays: September 25,October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,November 6, 13, 1:30–4 pm inthe West Dining Room.There are only a few moreweeks to sign up for thisexcellent course with JoanneHorn who will inspire yourrecollections and give youthe structure and support tochronicle your life story. The feefor this twenty-hour workshopis $135. Sign-up sheet is atconcierge desk.Osher Lifelong LearningInstitute at MirabellaRecently, Lifelong LearningCommittee put flyers in theresident boxes explaining howeasy it is to become a memberof OLLI-UW. You can joinonline for $35 for a one-yearmembership. You may thentake as many courses as youwish both here at Mirabella andelsewhere in Seattle in that year.The flyer mentions all of thefall courses for Seattleites. Doconsider signing up for our ownMirabella course. (See below.)It is in four sessions and willcost $30. If you become a membernow, you can take part in“Campus Day,” an architectural,historical, and horticultural tourof the University of Washingtoncampus on August 7, 9:30 am to3 pm. The cost for the tour is $15.An Introduction to GlobalLiteratureThursdays: October 3, 10, 17,24; 2–4 pm, AdministrationConference RoomAre you interested in whatis going on in the rest of theworld? This course focuses onglobal literature that deals withissues of identity, globalization,language, migration and culturalchange. Teaching the courseis Dr. Anu Taranath, from thedepartments of English andComparative History of Ideas,who gave a stimulating Lunch& Learn presentation here inApril. Go online ASAP to signup! Questions? Call Terry Cochraneat x 1689.Outside EducationalOpportunities: “SummerCollege”August 12–15, 8:30 am–12 pm atShoreline Community CollegeSince 2000, Shoreline has hada unique educational event formature students where attendeescan sample the culture andconvenience of this scenic campuswhile choosing one to threeclasses per day featuring exceptionaleducators who share theirareas of expertise.Subjects include climate change,genealogy, social networking,iPads, and digital photography.You can attend up to twelvelectures, enjoy a free breakfast onMonday (Aug. 12), and have freeparking all week for only $55.Register at www.shoreline.edu/plus50-summer or phone (206)533-6706Great Short StoriesTuesdays: August 6, 20; 2:45–3:45pm in Vineyard RoomWarren Anderson leads a discussionof classic short storiesby classic authors with hisprobing, intriguing questions.Sketching Etc.Tuesdays: August 13,20,27;10–11:30 am in Craft RoomTry your hand at art withteacher, Pat Carlin, and others.Fee: $4 per class.Anyone for Mah-Jong?2nd & 4th Tuesdays; 1–3 pm inHarry’s BarA small group of Mah-Jongplayers meets twice a month.They play a modified Chineseversion that was taught here afew years ago. If enough peopleare interested in another class,we can ask our teacher to return.You may indicate your interestby signing the Mah–Jong sheet,under “Classes,” in the blackbook at the concierge desk. Youare also welcome to come ‣

Mirabella SeattleVital Venues at MirabellaAugust | 2013 15and watch the game in actionor even sit in.A New Beginning Bridge ClassStartingMondays: 3–5 pm, September 9 inWest Dining RoomIf you are interested in aBeginners Bridge class or wantto brush up on your skills, signup for these classes taughtby Duane Herzog, a certifiedbridge teacher. Look for thesign-up sheet in the book at theconcierge desk under “Classes.”We need to have numbers inadvance for table arrangements.Questions? Call Sue Draper at x1692. Fee: $7 per class.Transportation &ParkingKen Hopkins, ChairDriver Safety CoursesThe Transportation Committeerecently discussed the issue ofsafe driving by older people,and the following trainingcourses were suggested:»»AARP offers an online DriversTraining Course to membersfor $15, or non-members for$19.95. See AARP.com.»»Also, AAAWA offers an“Online Drivers ImprovementCourse” for $15.95 formembers, or $19.95 for nonmembers.See AAAWA.com.Completion of either courseoften provides a discount onyour auto insurance policy.Arnie GaillardLine Dancing ClubDan & Irene HunterThursdays at 1 pm in Craft RoomDan & Irene Hunter, KittyEllis, Ross Davidson, ElizabethDrury, Lisa Putney, Yone Kishida(instructor), Zoe Ann Cashman,Pat Chinn, Thelma Colman, JaneJammes, and Ellen SchellA Line Dance DittyDo you want to learn to dance?Come along and take a chance.Surely you can find the time;Lesson one costs not a dime.Just four bucks for those that follow;No need to bring a gal or fellow.Thursday is our day of fun;Join us when the clock strikes oneIn the Room that we call “Craft,”Peeking in, you’ll think we’re daft.When you see the bodies sway,Join the line; you’ll want to stay.The music starts and off we go,Side to side and heel to toe,Stepping left and dipping right,Breathing deep, our faces bright,The line moves up, then steps back,Yone helps us stay on track.JRCBook ClubMonday, August 19 at 4 pm inNorth or West Dining RoomPlease note: At our July meetingthe club members present votedto change the order of the booksread. For August it was decidedto read Saul Bellow’s Hendersonthe Rain King. A Canadian-bornAmericanwriter,Bellowwon thePulitzerPrize, the1 st Edition of the novelNobelPrize for Literature, and theNational Medal of Arts.Half the Sky by Nicholas D.Kristof and Sheryl WuDunnwill be discussed on September16 th . It is described as anodyssey through Africa andAsia to meet the extraordinarywomen struggling there.For the October 21 st meeting theclub will read The Geography ofBliss by Eric Weiner, subtitledOne Grump’s Search for theHappiest Places in the World.Ida Curtis

Mirabella SeattleAugust Hot Stuff16 August | 2013“Is a Tattoo a Taboo for Me?I’m 68.”The 20- & 30-somethings do nothave exclusive rights. Tattooshave already been spottedat Mirabella. But please, noKomodo dragons or mermaids.Consider an elegant tattoobracelet on wrist or ankle . . . anangel on your shoulder . . . asecret rose. Tattoo, aka Body Art,is chic with a touch of cheeky.Plenty of male-type tats, too.Who Is the Mirabella Tie-coon?He’s the man with 321neckties, count ‘em, 321, inall fabrics, colors, and shapesfor every mood and moment. . . sober, wild, elegant, sporty,sexy, sincere, jokey, cowboy,business ties, and on and on, tieinfinitum. And bow to the manwho can even tie his own bowties. Who is he? You guessedright. He’s our talented DiningRoom Manager, David Martin.Birthday Cake NailsRemember when green (gasp!)nails were the new mani andfleurs were the even newer?Well, the newest nail polish isthat tempting burst of confettilikesprinkles one sees onbirthday cakes. What more canI say for this amazing glaze? Happy Nails, Mirabella,Happy Nails to you.Pastel HairSalon savants welcome thearrival of pastel shades for everytype hair and hair-do. Go wholehead, go streaks, or touchesin lavender, lime, powderblue, and our personal favorite,baby-chick. These gentlenew watercolors obviouslycome from a bottle (who caresanymore!) but are delicate,never glarey. You’ll love howthey work on a silvery head.Macaroon CoatsDelicious winter coats that keepthe body toasty, yet swaddle itin softness, not weight. Forgiveus for seeing you (and us) asbaked goods, but the sweetnessof these kitschy coats somehowreminds us of a macaroon. Atlast, a winter coat that’s all city,with no mountain-sport intent.Cool August to all,Your fashionista& your cartoon artista

Mirabella SeattlePoetry CornerAugust | 2013 17Out beyond ideasOut beyond ideasof wrongdoing and rightdoingthere is a field.I’ll meet you there.Jalal ad-Dīn Rumi, 13 th centuryWitnessSometimes the mountainis hidden from me in veilsof cloud, sometimesI am hidden from the mountainin veils of inattention, apathy, fatigue,when I forget or refuse to godown to the shore or a few yardsup the road, on a clear day,to reconfirmthat witnessing presence.Denise Levertov, 1992PresenceThough the mountain’s the same warm-tinted ivoryas the clouds (as if a red ground had been laid beneathnot quite translucent white) and though the cloudsdisguise its shoulders, and rise tall to left and right,and soften the pale summit with mist,yet one perceivesthe massive presence, obdurate, unconcernedamong those filmy guardians.Denise Levertov, 1992Rumi (1207–1273) was a Persian poet, jurist, theologian, and Sufi mystic.Levertov (1923–1997) was a British-born American poet; in 1989 shemoved from Somerville, Massachusetts to Seattle, Washington, where shelived near Seward Park, Lake Washington, and her beloved Mount Rainier.Happy BirthdayMirabella Residents8/1 – Georgina Sumner8/4 – Bill Ellis8/5 – Graydon Stinton8/7 – Jo-Anne Shanahan8/8 – Gisela Baxter8/8 – Fred Herb8/8 – Stafford Miller8/9 – Henry Butler8/9 – Joe Dunn8/10 – John Hiller8/10 – Irv Matson8/10 – Marlys Thieme8/12 – Joe Beyer8/13 – Patty Smith8/15 – Charles Sleicher8/17 – Corky Johnson8/18 – Barbara Lee8/19 – Bill Barrere8/19 – Ruth Casey8/19 – Marilyn Canfield8/20 – Peggy Habegger8/21 – Dan Anderson8/21 – Simon Fine8/21 – Barbara Mitchell8/22 – Pam Eerkes8/22 – Norita Robbins8/23 – Jake Crossley8/24 – Darlene Halverson8/31 – Jack Rottler8/31 – Patty ThomasRemembering . . . .Suzanne Peterson . . . . 7/8/2013Donald Fife . . . . 7/9/2013Jack Alberti . . . . 7/16/2013

Mirabella SeattleThe Cascade Heart BeatA monthly page of neighborhood news from Cascade, The Heart of Seattle18 August | 2013News about the City LightSubstation in CascadeA meeting of Seattle’s Energyand Environment Committeewas held June 25 th to discuss thetime frame and alternate plansfor the substation. Of the threealternative plans presented byCity Light, the third alternativeis their preferred plan.Third Option for SubstationBut City Light is required tocontinue to consider alternativesone and two while choosingalternative three as theirpreferred choice. Mike O’Brien,chair of the committee, said thatCity Light is not interested in afourth option, a high-rise with acodeveloper; and City Council,though initially keen, does notnow support co-development.To stay on its schedule CityLight will start the processfor street vacation of Pontiusand continue to advance thedesign of the project. Vacationof Pontius brings with it publicbenefits. More informationmeetings with representativesof the community will beheld as the design process isdeveloped. Included in thesediscussions will be the publicbenefits.For now, the document of theDesign Commission showsthat unassigned spaces in thedesign provide opportunitiesfor such benefits. The object ofdesign is to create a prominentlandmark for the city. To thisend, the design commissionhas worked on designingurban access and movementaround the station and a greenspace between Denny andthe Brewster Apartments. Awalkway from Denny to Johnis being considered along withthe walkway up and aroundthe station from the east end ofDenny.This document can be viewed athttp://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/GroupMeetings/DCPresentation1Denny-SubstationAgendaID4441.pdfPat ThenellBig Hole TheoryWhen queried by Herb Curlabout the giant cavity in thesubstation site, Yvonne, aspokesperson for SCL, sent himto http://www.seattle.gov/light/dennysub/cleanup.asp.Herb commented, “It’s just alist of activities, but at least itexplains what the big hole isfor.” Answer: There is a lot ofserious gunk at depths to 35feet! And it is all coming out.EditorNeighborhood Night OutThe Cascade NeighborhoodCouncil is sponsoring aneighborhood night on August6 between 5 and 10 pm. Thiswill be held on Minor AveNorth between Harrison andRepublican Streets. On offerare a bike parade and free icecream for kids and games andfood offerings for everyone.Everyone is invited to stopby, enjoy the offerings, andmeet other members of thecommunity. The event is beingoffered in conjunction withNational Night Out, which issponsored by Seattle Parksand Recreation and the SeattleDepartment of Neighborhoods.Pat Thenell

Emerald Hall MoviesMirabella SeattleAugust | 2013 19Thoseperformance in FindingMirabellaNeverland. Here, “he is so openresidents whoseand winning that he makeshearing requiresthe character August seemenhancementcompletely sincere.”can benefitEducating Rita, a drama/comedyfrom two options in Emeraldbased on a play by the BritishHall. Have you noticed Taylordramatist Willi Russell, wonPutney coming out of the A/Vmultiple awards for its stars,room wearing earphones that heMichael Caine and Julie Walters.uses while viewing the weeklyWikipedia calls the 1983 moviemovies? He has availed himselfa “Pygmalian-like story.” Aof one of the six Loop Receiverworking class woman fromand Headphones available forLiverpool (Walters) who wantsthose watching a movie (orto better herself meets a jadedattending any of the programsuniversity professor (Caine).in the room). To use one onAn unlikely romance beginsmovie night, ask the roomto blossom between teachermonitor to set one up for you.and student, one in which theprofessor becomes the pupil.Art Butler reminds residentsthat the hearing loop inEmerald Hall is accessible topeople who have telecoils intheir hearing aids.About some of the AugustMovies: Zero Dark Thirtyreceived wide critical acclaimand was nominated for fiveAcademy Awards this year,including Best Picture, BestActress, and Best Screenplay.The New York Times labels thefilm “masterful.” It is a factbasedfictional account ofOperation Neptune’s Spear, theNavy SEAL siege of Osama binLaden’s hideout. The graphicdepiction of torture has arousedcontroversy (and generated anR rating). It is not so much anaccount of the actual operationas a depiction of the horrorof acts of torture. Critic JamesBerardinelli calls it “a compellingcontemporary thriller withthe added benefit of being anengrossing character study.”Saturday night movies inAugust fill the bill for lightsummer fare, beginningwith a flic about a boyappropriately named AugustRush. According to the lateRoger Ebert, this sentimentalmovie filmed in 2007 is a freemodern adaptation of elementsfrom Oliver Twist. You mightremember the star, FreddyHighmore, as the engaginglad who gave a touchingAnd when the movies are overand the credits start to roll?To protect yourself and othersfrom accidents, please wait toleave until the lights are turnedon in Emerald Hall.See the Movie Club’s monthlyflyer for information about othermovies being shown in August.Movies are shown eachWednesday and Saturdayevening at 7:30 pm in EmeraldHall. New releases from thepast two years are shown onWednesdays, old favorites onSaturdays.Bonita Dennison

Mirabella SeattleTaoist Garden Talk20 August | 2013Meet the New Groundskeeper: Zach HeupelWhat do youchoose as a careerpath when yourgreat loves are artand earth sciences?For Zach Heupel, thenew groundskeeperat Mirabella, it was apath that led him inseveral directions butultimately to a degreein Landscape Architectureat the Universityof Washingtonand a colorful careeras a landscape professional.As a teen attendingHudson Bay HighSchool in Vancouver, Washington, Zach lacked a clear direction.When a senior, he followed a friend’s lead into Cosmetology schooland worked as a hairstylist for nearly ten years. ”A great way tomeet girls,” he thought—and he was right! And hairstyling honedhis communication skills as he learned to ask questions and be anactive listener. After a time he came to understand that unless hehad his own shop, it was not going to be a financially successfulpath.Curious about the college experience, Zach enrolled part-timeat Clark Community College in Vancouver, Washington. Heconsidered a business degree but realized that his passions weremore artistically based. When prompted by his art teacher tochoose fine art as a major, Zach was reluctant to enter into anothercareer path without a clear financial end. Near the end of his timeat Clark College, he began researching programs at UW. On hisshort list of possible majors was Landscape Architecture, whichwas an attractive mix of the artsand sciences. Through hardwork and creativity, he was ableto attain a Bachelor’s degree inLandscape Architecture in 2006.Since graduating, he has hadmany interesting jobs in hischosen field that involve bothresidential and commerciallandscape design, as well aslandscape installation andthe supervision of landscapemaintenance.Before interviewing atMirabella, he was able to stayat home for a few months tocare for his son, Oscar (noweighteen months old). Whenhe interviewed for the jobhere, he could see that thespace, well-loved and lush,offered projects to work on andrenovations to be made. Hisdesign background allows himto see needed changes and hispractical experience gives himthe ability to perform the tasks.Much of Zach’s design style isbased on the tenet, “Right plant,right place.” For Mirabella thishas been revamped a bit: “Ifa plant doesn’t put on a show,it has to go,” hinting at howvisible our courtyard is.Zach favors northwest plantsand the principles of Asiandesign. He believes simplicity ‣

Mirabella SeattleBag It Like BeckhamAugust | 2013 21of design can make a smallspace feel bigger. In accord withthe Asian tradition, he prefersodd-numbered arrangementsfor plants and pots (the eyewill always want to split pairs,giving the mind no chance torest).So far, his most exciting adventureat Mirabella involved chasingafter a bike-riding thief whotook some of his tools from thevalet circle by the front entrance.Even though he had his workboots on, his training as a trackrunner in high school came inhandy. As Zach was closing thedistance on the cycling bandit,the thief dropped the tools toavoid any further trouble.Zach, his wife, Monica Mogg,and their son, Oscar Williamlive on Beacon Hill where theyhave an extensive garden, appletrees, raspberries, and chickens.For his third career path, Zachwould like to have a bed andbreakfast on a small hobbyfarm, where he could raisemuch of his own food to serve,and make his own cider, beer,and wine to offer.Pat ThenellJust one question: how can I book areservation at this B&B to be?Editor©The Man PurseOn July 5, 2013, at 6:40 pm, LeoSreebny wrote of losing/findinghis “purse,” ending his email,“So that’s the end of the tale. . . .Lesson Learned: don’t get Old.”Thought pondered: Should mencarry purses? The Answer: Yes,of course.There is only so much roomin your pants pockets for allthose keys, the check book,the wallet, pocket knife, miniflashlight,bus schedules, candybars, and a frog. (I believe slingshots are now frowned upon.)The answer, of course, is theMan Purse. The Man Purse isthe equivalent of a Scotsman’ssporran, only more useful. (Asporran is what a Scotsmanwears over his kilt.)The Man Purse comes in twoflavors: cloth and leather.Both are constructed with amultitude of inner dividersand outer pockets and pouchesfastened with zippers andplastic or metal latches. Theshape is all important so thata Man Purse is never mistakenfor a Woman Purse. The heightshould be at least twice or threetimes the width and the depthno more than the width, so thatit cannot be confused with awoman’s purse, messenger bag,camera case or back pack.Cloth is acceptable for everydaywear, including for shopping,visiting your children, workingin the garden, riding the bus,etc. But more formal occasionsdemand leather with a brassdoohickey for closure. Minewill be larger than yours, ofcourse. Women, at least in L.A.,carry purse dogs, so a manmay want to think in termsof a miniature Rottweiler orDoberman. There will be notrouble getting a seat on the bus.David Beckham favors a MessengerBag instead of a Man PurseFinally, there may be someconcern as to whether ManlyMen should carry Man Pursesat all. Be assured that MMs doand should. The custom ‣

Mirabella SeattleOpt for OPTAsian Fusion22 August | 2013goes back through ancientmilitary history to a timewhen “dispatches” werecarried, first on foot and lateron motorcycles, in what becameknown as “musette” bags.(Most recently, one sort ofmusette bag has been reducedto the flimsiest shopping bagworn by riders in the Tour deFrance to carry energy bars.)But fear not, wearing the classicleather Man Purse will bringadmiring glances from oneand all as an immediate statusraisingsymbol. The contents, ifany, are up to you.Herbert CurlMirabella RehabBrooke Kasten, DirectorOutpatient Physical Therapy(OPT) Service Available to AnyMirabella ResidentOPT is covered by Medicareand other major insurances.Doctors of Physical Therapywho specialize in treatingjoint pain, decreased balanceand falls, back and neckpain, vestibular dysfunction/vertigo, and disability relatedto Parkinson’s disease or otherneurological dysfunction areavailable on site. We offerone on one treatment for afull hour. Please contact thetherapy department at x 1456 toschedule an OPT appointment.Speech Therapy AvailableJuly 1 in Mirabella RehabDepartment, by appointmentBeginning July 1, outpatientspeech therapy servicesprovided by Janine Cipolaro,M.S., SLP, will be available.Speech therapy may beappropriate for you if youare experiencing any of thefollowing: difficulty swallowingor coughing and chokingduring meals, memory loss,difficulty finding words, speechor voice changes, or difficultycommunicating or beingunderstood.For information or anappointment please contact theRehabilitation Department atx 1456 for more information.Future Beauty30 Years of Japanese FashionSeattle Art Museum, throughSeptember 8, 2013The exhibition features theelegant couture of Issey Miyako,Kenzo Takada, Rei Kawakubo,and Yohji Yamamoto, the topJapanese designers of thelast three decades. A favoriteof the Western world: thewashed denim dress andpants (pictured here) by JunyaWatanabe (originally a protégéof Kawakubo) for Comme desGarcons.Collection of the Kyoto CostumeInstitute, Gift of Mr. KosukeTsumura. Photo by TakashiHatakeyama.The exhibition also highlightsthe work of courageous(sometimes outrageous) youngJapanese designers. Highlymotivated by Tokyo’s infamousstreet culture, these newdesigners are revolutionizingthe entire fashion world, fromhaute couture to the mostinexpensive knockoffs.A collection of note is storedhere as a series of flat books,which, when opened, unfoldto voluminous and intricatelyfolded organdy fabric. Thisputs one in mind of the pureJapanese art of origami.‣

Mirabella SeattleDare WearGroundbreakersAugust | 2013 237 th AnniversaryMirabella Groundbreaking CeremonyAugust 12, 2006Many current residents were on hand for thegroundbreaking ceremony that took place undera tent on the Fairview Avenue site. In the picturebelow are Helen Brumbach and Sandy Rensvold,shovels at the ready, with Turner Constructionofficials and Tom Becker, then the president ofPRS. The pile of dirt was real, but the excavationwas yet to come.Kosuke Tsumura, Final Home coat, 1994,Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute,Gift of Mr. Kosuke Tsumura.Photo by Takashi Hatakeyama.Other unique styles: a golden nylon dress withswirled, curled ribbons; a high-necked red dresswith dozens of patchwork-like cut pieces, sewntogether; a Japanese white paper dress coveredby a coat of clear polyester film with as manypockets as a fisherman’s vest (shown above).For sheer innovation and artistry in design anddetail, this exhibition would be hard to outdo!©Karen WongCarole Anne FineBelow, making good use of the richly deckedbuffet, are (l. to r.) Henry Butler, Bill and JeanFranklin, and Chuck and Kay Maryatt.Jared Curtis

Mirabella SeattleThe Mirabella MonthlyVolume 5 | Issue 8The Mirabella MonthlyPublisher and General Editor:Jared CurtisLead Editor: August – Pat ThenellCopy Editors: Art Butler, IdaCurtis, Pat ThenellSpecial Editing: Carole Anne FineProofreaders: Editorial Staff; andIris Barnett, Ginnie Chappelle,Diana LeRossProduction Team: Jeanne andVernon Smith, Phil and LoisBraden, Darlene Halverson,Bill Hoppin, Tina MossPhotography: Pat Chinn, J. CurtisStory and cartoon on p. 16 byCarole Anne Fine and KellyFroh©How to Submit Your Article,Story, or News Report to TheMirabella MonthlyBefore submitting, please proofcarefully for typos, spelling errors,and possible copy cuts or changes.Only original writing will beaccepted: no internet captures orwidely distributed emails, please.Please note: Deadline for allsubmissions is the 15 th of eachmonth. Any piece submitted afterGuide to Mirabella Publicationsthis date will risk being held over.The length of your submission isnegotiable, but the editorial teammust work within the MM formatand style. All written submissionswill be proofed, edited, and formattedby Mirabella Monthly staff.Please email your submission toBecky Kasper at the conciergedesk. E-mail: bkasper@retirement.org. MS Word documents arepreferred. You can also deliver it tothe concierge desk on a flash driveor on paper.Tips for a successful submission:»»Use the Enter or Return key onlyat the end of each paragraph.»»Keep the font choice simple: useonly one font in one size for theentire article.»»Avoid elaborate text formatting,like columns, boxes, or effects.»»Show emphasis by italics orunderline. Do not use ALL CAPS.©How to Submit Your Photosand Illustrations to TheMirabella MonthlyAdjust your camera to makephotographs of the highestquality (or the highest resolution).Any format will do, but JPEGis usually the most convenient.Focus the image on that part ofAugust | 2013the scene that is most important.Use auto exposure, but if there isa bright light in the frame, eitherin the room or from an outdoorlight shining through a window,increase the exposure by onestop or more. You should submiteach image at full size. Avoidemail attachment if the image isautomatically reduced. The mostconvenient method is to submit theimages on a flash drive or camera cardto Becky, who will return them to you.©How to Submit Events forMirabella This WeekIf you want information addedto the Mirabella This Week, pleaseemail Becky Kasper at bkasper@retirement.org and Marcus Cullenat mcullen@retirement.org by5 pm Wednesday of the priorweek. Room bookings are madethrough Kerry Cullen at kcullen@retirement.org.The Mirabella MonthlyMirabella Seattle116 Fairview Avenue NorthSeattle, WA, USA 98109206.254.1400www.mirabellaretirement.orgwww.mirabellaseattle.org