Have Our Cake and Eat it Too!

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1 Newsletter for the Community of Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 2016 year in review p o i n t o v i e w Have Our Cake and Eat it Too! E at Drink & Bid was a success. All attendees had a wonderful time at Fairview s Annual Auction! Special thanks to our Lead Sponsor, the Stonington Lodge #26, and to Susette Tibus for serving as our guest auctioneer! For a list of all our generous sponsors and to see glimpses of the grand evening, please see page 5. Honoring Extraordinary Commitment to Fairview E ach year, the Fairview Medal Dinner celebrates those who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, dedication, and support of Fairview through the awarding of Fairview Medals, Community Partner Award, and Longevity recognition for staff. The recipients of the Fairview Medal (above) were Warren Smith and Marshall Kalin. continued on page 4

2 Friendship Love & Truth Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT MISSION STATEMENT Fairview, the Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut s mission is to provide our residents with the best nursing care and rehabilitation services, while enhancing the quality of their life in a dignified atmosphere by using the skills and compassion of our staff, and utilizing the latest advances in technology. ABOUT FAIRVIEW The Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut was established in 1892 to provide care for the aged and indigent members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, their wives, widows, and orphaned children. A century later the Odd Fellows Home has expanded to include: Above: City of Groton Mayor, Marian Galbraith, Nolan Nixon, Charles Ebbinghaus and Tricia Cunningham Charles Ebbinghaus, a longtime Fairview volunteer, was the recipient of the 2016 Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award for his many years of Giving Back to the Community. The award was presented by the City of Groton and Groton Utilities at the annual City of Groton Day celebration. As part of this recognition, Charlie was given the opportunity to have $1,000 donated to the charity of his choice and he chose Fairview. Congratulations Charlie and thank you for your commitment to Fairview and our residents! Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor and Chelsea Cottage Independent Apartment Living Thames Edge at Fairview Independent Living Homes The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs continue to provide humanitarian care. There are no fraternal restrictions. We welcome individuals and families to apply for admission to our health care center and our senior housing facility. Fairview Point O View Publisher Tricia Cunningham Director of Development and Community Relations cunninghamt@fairviewct.org Design Caffeinated Thinking Tricia Cunningham of Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut accepted a $5,000 check from Renée Fournier on behalf of the Chelsea Groton Foundation, the final installment of a $25,000 gift for the land development project. Fairview point o view 2

3 Walk to End Alzheimer s Fairview is once a again a top fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimer s. This year, our team of 45 walkers raised over $7,000! As the number one fundraiser for last year s event, reigning champs Fairview had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The Fairview team cheered on its CEO and Administrator James Rosenman as he cut the ribbon to kickoff the 2016 walk. Fundraiser extraordinaire Michelle Doty with Tricia Cunningham. Award-Winning Caregivers C ongratulations to Elaine Livingston and Herlande Leriche for receiving the Excellence in Caregiving Award from the Alzheimer s Association - CT Chapter. Fairview was proud to nominate both! Elaine s nomination read: Elaine s husband was a resident in Fairview s Guided Journeys program. Despite all the struggles that family caregivers experience with dementia/ Alzheimer s, Mrs. Livingston always reached out to support others. Unfortunately, Mr. Livingston passed away this summer. Despite her grief, Mrs. Livingston continues to give back as a volunteer at Fairview. Herlande Leriche has been a CNA for two years in Fairview s Memory Care Program. She was nominated because, she takes the time to get to know each resident individually and treats them with respect and dignity. Her co-workers admire her, the family members and caregivers appreciated her, and the residents love her. Herlande is a true champion and wonderful caregiver for Fairview s Alzheimer s patients. follow us on facebook 3 special issue 2016 year in review

4 1 2 3 Fairview Medal Dinner (continued from cover) Warren Smith and Marshall Kalin join the distinguished ranks of past winners of the Fairview Medal. This prestigious honor is given annually to two individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Fairview over an extended period of time. These men and women have risen above their peers by providing invaluable assistance to Fairview, whether through personal effort, selfless gifts of time, financial aid, or other behind-the-scenes involvement. Without such people, Fairview could not maintain its high level of excellence. 1 In addition to honoring these two individuals, we were proud to present Fairview s Community Partner Award. This award is given to a business or organization in the region that has consistently offered its support to Fairview. Fairview presented this award to Stonington Odd Fellows Lodge #26 I.O.O.F. as they have been a steadfast supporter of Fairview and our residents. 2 This year the Kalin Scholarship was presented at the dinner. The Kalin Scholarship was started by Marshall Kalin in honor of his wife, Edith Kalin, and may be awarded to a Fairview staff member who has been with Fairview for two years or more and is enrolled in an LPN, RN, or BSN Program at any accredited college or university. This year s recipient was Brittany Schmoegner. 3 Fairview also recognized five longstanding staff members for their years of commitment to Fairview with the Longevity Award: Cynthia Mantle 26 years Maligwas McGillivray 23 years Susana Darigan 23 years Arlene Savago 21 years Janine West 19 years These five staff members had a combined total of 112 years of service to Fairview and its residents. Fairview greatly appreciates the commitment from its dedicated staff and the continued efforts from the Community Partner Award recipient Stonington Odd Fellows Lodge #26 and the honored Fairview Medal recipients Warren Smith and Marshall Kalin. Their collective dedication and service to Fairview have been an inspiration. SAVE THE DATE Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Mystic Marriott 1:00 3:30 p.m. Fairview point o view 4

5 Eat, Drink & Bid Recap (continued from cover) Thank you to all our sponsors! LEAD SPONSOR Stonington Lodge #26 I.O.O.F. PLATINUM SPONSOR Grand Lodge of Connecticut I.O.O.F. GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Chelsea Groton Bank Welcome Rebekah Lodge BRONZE SPONSORS Blum Shapiro Accounting Edie & Marshall Kalin Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Medline Industries, Inc. PharMerica Corporation Rebekah Assembly of Connecticut, Inc. The Schuster Group Smith Brothers FRIENDS OF FAIRVIEW DiCesare-Bentley Engineering Dominion Resource Services, Inc. Hank Lucas Liberty Bank Linda Kidder, Esq. Kahn Tractor & Equipment, Inc. Mohegan Sun Raintech Pochal & Pochal, LLC Sysco Thames Valley Communications U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary George P. Ververis, Jr. SUPPORTERS Diane Arnold Barnes Moving & Storage Evelyn Kennedy Bryan King Nosahogan Lodge No. 21 I.O.O.F. Mercy Rebekah Lodge Townsend # 89 I.O.O.F. Unity Rebekah Lodge follow us on facebook 5 special issue 2016 year in review

6 Fairview Raffle 2016 Supporters Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for Fairview s Annual Raffle, including: Susan Adam Irene Adille Diane Aguzzi Karen Anderson Edward Andruskiewicz James Andruskiewicz Bill Anhalt Anne Anselmo Kathleen Arasimowicz Diane Arnold Barbara Ashley Joseph Atwood Lisa Bailey Yannoula Ballassi Kimberly Barahona Donna Barber-Dunn Lila Bareford John Barkley Eileen Barkley Estrich Sandra Barnes Michael Barrett Scott Beattie Louis Beebe Geri Anne Benning John Bitters Bo Bohanen Vince & Vicki Braucci Larry Bright Patricia Briscoe Randy Brooks & Grover Insurance David Brown Nancy Bulkeley Mary Ann Burkard Ellen Cameron Colin Campbell Robert Campbell Marion Campo Tom Carbone Cardinal Honda Michael Caronia Susan Carpenter Robert Carson Jack Cervera Marilyn Citron Cluff Carpet One Matthew Cowles Carolyn Crandall Jean Creaven Gail Cueto Paula Cuminale James Cunnian Vladimir Cruz & Tricia Cunningham Tricia Cunningham Amy Mullins & Tricia Cunningham Robert Davis Mark Densmore Debbie Dethlefsen Kim Deveau Mildred Devine Susan & Tom Dombrowski Lea Doran Michelle & Jonathan Doty Lucy Doyle Greg Drab Nancy Driscoll Ken Duenzl Marilee Dull Duncklee Colling & Heating Atria Harborhill Joanne Eck Michael Falk Jim Falkowski Harold Fallon Gary Farrugia Bud Fay Peter Fedors Honore Feeney Pat & Ed Fialkosky John & Virginia Firgeleski Janice Fitton Stephen Forbes Paul Formica Russell Fowler JoAnn Francisconi Donna Frantz Lance French Randall Frink Marian Galbraith Patricia Gallagher Fairview point o view 6 Deb Gates Douglas Gebhard Richard Georgetti Henry Georgi Lawrence Gerrish Raymond Gill Bruce & Polly Gillie Steven Giuffre Joanne Golembeski Donna Goscicki Ernest Grant Kathy Greene Mark Guadliana Patricia Gunnison Gary Hall Evelyn Harris Katherine Harvey Sandra Hawes Elizabeth Helbig Tiki Sue Herrick Richard Herring Matthew Hewes Rhona Heyl Elizabeth Hogan Andrew Hoke Richard Holloway Joanne Horelick Susan Hugues Nancy Jancovich John Jasys Josephine Joseph Marshall & Edith Kalin Rick Kane Nancy Kapple Carol Keemon Robert Kelley Evelyn Kennedy & Sewtique RB Kent Linda J. Kidder Associates Bryan King Connie Kloskowski Ken Kopchik Marie Krawitz Peter Krawitz Mary Kubesh Nancy Spigel Walter Lange Jane & Neal Lassen Bobruff Kim Lavigueur Francis Leandri Lisa Leandri Trolan Julie Leonard Rosangela Leopoldino Richard Lester Bryan Leston, Sr Richard Leuchner Calvin Lewerk Susan Linda Liz Weeks & Sue Thomson Jerry Lokken Travis Lombardi Joesph Lopes Hank Lucas Jill Lusk Barbara Markwell Matt Lynch Nelia Magpali Theologos Malahias James Malloy Laura Manfre Tone Klear Sonics Jeff Marshall Lisa Mazzaro Edward McDermott Shirley McFadden Michael McGuirk Paul McGuirk Jan Miller Kim Miller Mike Mondello Deborah Morgan Gertrude Morneau Bridget Morrissey Thomas Moshier Betty Moukawsher Mike & Kelly Murphy Bonnie Nault Philip Newbury Nolan Nixon Denise Nott James & Thomasine O Boyle Lian Obrey Todd O Donnell Ruth Olsen Ralph

7 Paige Dean Panagos Glenda Panciera Harry Colonis & Russell Papathanasiou Alex Papathanasiou Harry Colonis & Milton Papathanasiou Michael Pappas Peter Pappas Kiran Parekh Sue Ellen Perry Bob Peterson & INET, LLC John & Ella Petrick Deborah Pettini Bob Piel Barry Pinkowitz Susan Pochal Kathy Pooler Kristen Powers Oakdale Auto Club Dan Price Kevin Quinn Michael Rauh Connie Reid Timothy Reitz Chris & Fran Reust Karen Ricci Cyndi Riffle W. Wynn Riley Stacy Ritchotte Kathleen Rochon Patricia Rodgers-Longo James Romanski Esti Roosli James Rosenman Mary Roy Neil Ryan & Wireless Zone William Ryan Kevin Ryan Frank Saccomandi John Santacroce Jeanette Santoro Arlene Savago Ana Schneider & ASA Environmental Products, Inc John Scott Mrilyn Searle Mary Sepowitz Marie Shader John Silsby John Slaney Bill Smith James Smith Warren Smith Charles Smith Jr Virginia Smyle T. Sollenberger James Spencer Nancy Spigel Ellen Spring Ed Stebbins & Stebbins Real Estate Mary Stonely Dorothy Streeter James Streeter Mary Beth Strout Christopher Strubbe Cecelia Betty Swan Lee Ann Swan Robert Tabor Pamela Tankard follow us on facebook Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for Fairview s 2016 Annual Raffle! Because of you, we raised over $20,000 for Fairview s unrestricted annual fund and the Guided Journeys Memory Care Program at Fairview. Congratulations to the lucky 2016 Winners! Grand Prize of $10,000 Jennifer Vincent, ticket number 150 2nd place prize of $1,000 Kiran Parekh, ticket number 141 3rd place prize of $1,000 Peggy Trakas, ticket number 136 4th place prize of $1,000 Mary Beth Strout, ticket number 216 5th place prize of $1,000 Donna Frantz, ticket number 151 6th place prize of $1,000 B&W Paving & Landscaping, LLC., ticket number 207 Daniel Terrell Liz Tetlow Liz Tetlow Greg Thevenet Nancy Thomas Paul Thomas Susette Tibus Peggy Trakas Al Valente Constance Simos Jennifer Vanblarcom Michele Vanmameren George Ververis Jenn Vincent Seth Wakeman Fred Walker Marie Walter Iris Wandzy Gary Weale Mabel Welch George Weller Patricia Whitaker Daniel Whitman Wendy Whitmore Frank Winkler Allan Wirkala Marilyn Wronowski Donna Yother & Sava Insurance Group Ron Yuhas Cheryl Zamzes Ron Zeppieri Fred Price & Harry Colonis Ryan Bishop & Karin Thompson B & W Paving & Landscaping, LLC Yard Group Landscaping Conrad Heede & Kelsey Powers Stephanie Atherly & Susan Darigan Gladys Smith, Cindy Mantle, Andrea McIntear, & Sandy Eliington Stonington Lodge #26 7 special issue 2016 year in review

8 A chocolate tasting event! Presented by Mini spa services from Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and entertainment from Sugarfree! Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 1:00-3:30 Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 625 North Road Groton, CT A snow or shine event Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door Children 12 and under $10, 5 and under are free Tickets are available at Fairview, by calling or online at ChocolateTickets.com Featuring the culinary talents from: Berry s Ice Cream & Candy Bar LLC Big Belly Kelly s BBQ Cake by Franck at Foxwoods Resort Casino Fairview, Odd Fellows Home of CT Flanagan's at Best Western Olympic Inn Gourmet Galley Catering The Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn Grille 92 at Fairview Groton Inn Oakwood Bar & Grille Hard Rock Café Foxwoods Hilton Mystic Ivy s Simply Homemade Karma Kitchen Mystic North End Restaurant & Caterers Octagon at Mystic Marriott Pop On the Block - Gourmet Popcorn Thank you to our major sponsors Fairview, Odd Fellows Home of CT 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT FairviewCT.org

9 Fairview Living Top to bottom: 1) Thank you to the Navy Active Service Members who took time out of their schedules to join our Veteran s Day Luncheon. We thank all our service members, past and present, for their service. 2) Monthly painting parties are a hit. Fairview has some wonderfully talented residents! 3) Fairview resident, Ray Welch, had a private concert from the United States Coast Guard s Dixie Land Band. He even played a few tunes with them! follow us on facebook 9 special issue 2016 year in review

10 Special Thanks to Fairview s Supporters Donor support of Fairview directly benefits our residents and helps to enhance their quality of life. The following made a contribution to Fairview and made a difference between March 1, 2016 through December 1, Donations made in honor or in memory of individuals may have been designated for one of the following: Annual Fund, Residents Fund, Fellowship Manor, Land Development Fund, Nurses Fund or ROCK Employee Appreciation Fund. Matching Gifts From the Pfizer Foundation Marilyn Citron Michelle Doty John & Honore Feeney John & Barbara Leandri From the Dominion Foundation Nancy Bulkeley Kimberly Deveau Grants Grand Lodge of New Jersey AHEPA Foundation Dominion Foundation Charter Oak Credit Union Matching Gift Program Chelsea Groton Bank Kalin Scholarship Marshall & Edith Kalin Hank Lucas Fairview Medal Dinner George Ververis Endowment Kay Watson Residents Fund Jeanne Schneider Fellowship Manor Mechanics Lodge No. 73 Diane Arnold John D O Rourke W. Wynn Riley David & Jayne Douglas Gilles & Valerie Marchand Arthur & Elizabeth Swan Guided Journey Memory Care Program Elaine Livingston ROCK Employee Appreciation Mary Ann LaFlamme Paula Reid Rose Garden John & Virginia Firgeleski Osprey Rebekah Lodge No. 20 Unrestricted Annual Fund John Barkley Winston & JoAnn Barrows Howard Beetham, Jr. Diane & Donald Brodeur B&W Paving & Landscaping, LLC Marilyn Citron Harry Colonis, Jr. Kimberly Deveau Michelle Doty Suzanne Doukas Marilee Dull Sharon Dworkin John & Honore Feeney Lucille Feeney John & Virginia Firgeleski Shannon Flewelling Christine Fournier David Gebhard Elizabeth Hogan Pamela J Howitt Evelyn Kennedy Mary LaForce Inez Lattimore John & Barbara Leandri Shirley McCulley Guido Miranda Michael & Sharon O Neil Nicholas Pedro Marjarie Perrone Dorothy Planner Donald & Mary Roy William Tryon John & Marilyn Turkowski Arthur & Donna Vine Fred & Dorothy Walker David & Helen Wendt, Sr. Catherine Zeiner IN HONOR OF Charles Ebbinghaus...City of Groton Pfizer Marshall & Edie Kalin...Marshall Kaplan Linda Stein...Stonington Odd Fellows Lodge #26 Susette Tibus & Simply Majestic...Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Fairview point o view 10

11 IN MEMORY OF Beatrice Bibeault...Rita Steward Dolores Buhren...Mary Atha Arthur Burkard...Thomas C. Hollis Crusaders Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lorna & Paul Pincus Doris Dorer Marshall & Edie Kalin M. Ruby Passon David & Julie Wendt, Jr. David & Helen Wendt, Sr. Mary White Marie Garaventa Lois & Arthur Torrington Marion Burkard Aetna Employees Duncan S. & Jenny Carson..Robert & Pat Carson F. Neal Dow...Iris Dow Edward & Gary Feeney..Lucille Feeney Edward J. Feeney...John & Honore Feeney Douglas R. Frink...Randall Frink Todd Harvey...Mary Ann LaFlamme Mary Higgins...Agnes MacGlafin Betty Jacobsen...David & Jayne Douglas Gilles & Valerie Marchand Mary Kuhn...Suzanne Doukas Alida Mariani...Jeri Baker & Family Elaine McGrath...William Bartnicki Ethelyn Dwire Wil Nelson...Catherine Lange Joanne Eck Stonington Odd Fellows Lodge #26 Gerald Newton...Reunion Committee of Robert E. Fitch High School, Class of 1953 Bette Thomson Joseph BennettNacia & Burt Patterson Shirley Brockway Michael & Catherine Pappadopoulas John & Jean Benoit Diane Arnold & Mr. Harold Fallon Joan Bisher Joanne Eck Nicholas Pedro...Howard Beetham, Jr. Shirley McCulley The Family of Nicholas Pedro Beverly Pruitt...Ann Baker Mary Roy Marguerita Rollinson...Michael & Sharon O Neil Anna Ververis and Angela Kozikowski...W. Wynn Riley George Ververis, Sr....Wynn Riley Victoria Wesolowski...Francis & Veronica Taylor Kenneth & Amy Richards Thomas & Carloyn Pandolfini John Shea, Jr. Tricia Cunningham accepts a donation for $3,200 from Tom Calabrese, Noble Grand, from the New Jersey Grand Lodge. Nancy Bulkeley from Domninion presents Fairview a very generous $5,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation to be used for a Handicap doorway. follow us on facebook 11 special issue 2016 year in review

12 Fairview Spotlight Fairview, Odd Fellows Home of CT was a proud sponsor of the CT Sub Trail, a public art project that tied the community together by celebrating 100 years of the submarine industry in Connecticut. The CT Sub Trail showcased a fleet of 21 fiberglass submarine sculptures designed and created by regional artists and placed throughout Southeastern Connecticut. Fairview Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #455 New London, CT ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED