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1 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 1 Point O View The Newsletter of the Fairview Family Winter 2009 Inside This Issue Administrator s Message Recognition Dinner 1 Development Report 2 Thank You to Donors of Auction Items Auction Program Sponsors 4 Auction Article & Photos 5 More Auction Photos 6 Groton - Ledyard Rotary Donation & Therapy Rehab Story Thank You to Our Donors 7 Resident Turns 100 years old 8 Fairview Receives New Keyboard Chelsea Groton Bank Donation Coast Guard Cadets Visit Residents VFW Officials Visit Fairview Veterans Day Recognition 9 Breakfast in the Bistro 9 Testimonial Letter 10 Program 10 Stonington Lodge Donation 10 Fairview Bazaar 11 Rebekah Lodge Donation 11 Recreation Tidbits 11 Volunteer Profile 11 Wish List A word from the Administrator Fairview is committed to providing compassionate care to our residents, employing a caring and knowledgeable staff, and adhering to the highest professional standards. Our mission goes beyond that however; we strive to constantly improve the services we offer, look for new and innovative ways to give residents more choice in their daily lives, and to reach out to the entire community by exercising responsible stewardship. This hard work and dedication is reflective in our Five Star Rating by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. During the upcoming holiday season, we are especially aware of our important connection with and gratitude for our employees and all of those who support us in the community. Therefore, on behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire staff I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all of you and best wishes to you and your families for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. James K. Malloy, Administrator 2010 RECOGNITION DINNER Fairview s third annual recognition dinner will be held on Saturday, April 24, All donors of $ or more during the p a s t t w o years to F a i r - v i e w will be invited to this gala affair held in Fairview s Broomfield-Wilson Auditorium. Two individuals will be selected to receive the prestigious Fairview Medal. Pictured are 2008 winners Leah Genido and Vin Barbieri with Administrator James Malloy. Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor Independent Retirement Living Friends Learning Together Child Development Center Editor Mary Sepowitz

2 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 2 FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENT REPORT Fairview has been blessed over the past several months with a tremendous outpouring of support. Individuals, corporations, foundations, and community groups have all chosen to help us in a financial way. We are most grateful. A list of donors to our auction and our other various fundraising programs can be found on pages 4 and 5. Although the economy has not been the best, we have experienced a surge in giving over the past year. For that we are quite thankful. We realize that our donors have many philanthropic choices. With no increase in Medicaid reimbursement over the next two years Fairview will be more challenged than ever to operate in the black. It is only through the generosity of our constituents that we will be able to continue to provide the finest quality of care to our residents. Our annual fund will be closing on December 31. A donation request letter is enclosed in this issue along with a response envelope. If you have already made an annual fund gift we thank you. If you would like to increase that gift, or make a first-time gift, we would be most grateful. THANK YOU! OTHER WAYS YOU CAN DONATE TO FAIRVIEW GIFTS IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF A LOVED ONE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ENDOWMENT RESIDENTS FUND ESTATE PLANNING Please contact David Brown, director of development, at brownd@oddfellowsct.com or at if you would like more information. WAL*MART MAKES $1,000 DONATION TO HELP PAY FOR AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER Director of Development David Brown receives grant from Groton Wal*Mart Community Coordinator Donna Buechel

3 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 3 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR ITEMS DONATED FOR THE 2009 FAIRVIEW AUCTION Mystic River Acupuncture David Bareford Big Apple Circus Ryan Bishop Bob s Discount Furniture Gail Breslin Randy Brooks Louise Brown Bill & Diane Brown Jason Brum Dick Burke Ken Cluff Cross Sound Ferry Services Clarissa D Angelis Yolanda D Elia DDLC Energy DiCesare Bentley Engineers Essential Skin Care Pat & Ed Fialkosky Fisherman Restaurant Flanders Fish Market Susie & Steve Forbes Dr. William Foreman Foxwoods Resort Casino Garde Arts Center Marian Galbraith Gourmet Galley Charlotte Geer Grader Jewelers Granite Theatre Frances & Rudy Grunwald Evelyn Harris Mystic Hilton Ken & Laura Hinrichs Mae Horan Catherine & Peter Hughes Hyatt Place - Mystic Nancie Keenan Evelyn Kennedy Vicki & Brian Kindilier Jay Krieze Westerly Enterprises Majestic Jewelers James Malloy Mystic Marriott Ken Martin W.B. Mason Lori Mcgee Midas Auto Service Experts Groton John O Brien, Esq. Quick n Clean Car Wash Radio Waves Red Door Spa Mystic Marriott The Resident Newspaper Mike Riccio Sports Dan Robichaud Savings Institute Mystic Seaport Seaman s Inne Marilyn Searle S&P Oyster Co. Walt & Louise Shanaman Julie Sheehan Shelter Harbor Inn Marie Sollenberger Ginger Smyle Stonington Country Club Stonington Natural Health Center Ginger Smyle Taber Inne Robert Tobin, Esq. Richard Trudelle Tom & Joyce Ward Waterford Hotel Group Dot Vogel In memory of David Babcock George Ververis, Jr. Juan Villimizar Nort Wheeler Marilyn Wronowski Zoe & Co.

4 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page FAIRVIEW AUCTION PROGRAM SPONSORS LEAD SPONSOR ($7,500.00) JANET & DAVID REINDEL - REINDEL RETIREMENT SERVICES, MYSTIC, CT CHARLIE BEEBE PAT BOWDEN FIALKOSKY RICHARD CAMPBELL BILLY JOE FOREMAN RONALD HEWITT NANCY JANKOVICH GRAND LODGE OF CONNECTICUT I.O.O.F. GRAND MASTER S CLUB ($1, $2,500.00) REBEKAHS SOCIETY ($ $999.00) GROTON UTILITIES MORIN ASSOCIATES MURTH CULLINA LLP NORTHEAST UTILITIES TRANSMISSION DONALD ROWLEY UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY CURTIN MOTOR LIVERY SERVICES DICESARE BENTLEY ENGINEERING DIME BANK DYNAMIC ALLIANCE ELLIOTT INSURANCE GROUP GATEWAY FINANCIAL MICHAEL FONTANA GROVER INSURANCE HARRINGTON ENGINEERING HEALTHTRAC LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDLINE MOHEGAN SUN NEWPORT FED PEOPLE S UNITED BANK PHARMERICA REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTICUT I.O.O.F. SYSCO FOOD SERVICE THE RESIDENT NEWSPAPER TONE KLEAR SONICS UNITED HEALTH WELCOME REBEKAH LODGE #47 I.O.O.F. ACACEMY POINT ASSISTED LIVING ADP AMERICAN AMBULANCE BAILEY AGENCIES INSURANCE BARNES MOVING AND STORAGE BEACON HOSPICE BIRDGEWORKS FAMILY DENTAL BRICKMAN GROUP DAVID & LOUISE BROWN CHANDLER ARCHITECTUAL CHARTER OAK FEDERAL CU CROSS SOUND FERRY SERVICES CLUFF S CARPETS THOMAS DEMCHAK DIME BANK DOMINION NUCLEAR EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS FAIRVIEW ASSOCIATE ($ $499.00) FORT HILL PHARMACY GROTON SHOPPING PLAZA GUIDA MILK & ICE CREAM HAROLD HANSEN C. HUGHES INTERIORS HOOPS & JENSEN HOSPICE SOUTHEASTERN CT HUDSON HOME CARE EDIE & MARSHALL KALIN R.B. KENT & SON LINDA KIDDER, ESQ. KONE ELEVATOR HANK LUCAS LIFECARE TRANSITION PLANNING (RICHARD DIXON, ESQ. & ANN MARIE FOSTER) JAMES MALLOY MMS MEDICAL SUPPLY MYSTIC FUNERAL HOME THOMAS NEILAN & SONS FUNERAL HOME NOSAHOGAN LODGE #21 I.O.O.F. OPTIMUS EMR, INC. OSTERMAN GAS PARK ROWAY MEREDITH RUSSELL, ESQ. PPI BENEFITS SOLUTIONS PROVATAS & MCNAMARA LLC RAINTECH DANIEL ROBICHAUD TECHNICAL GAS THAMES VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS TOWNSEND LODGE #89 I.O.O.F. U.S. COAST GUARD FLOTILLA #25-3 GEORGE VERVERIS, JR. UNDER $ BARBARA BUCHANAN BYLES MACDOUGALL FUNERAL SERVICES CARDINAL HONDA RICHARD & REBECCA FOREMAN GRAHAM GAVERT MR. & MRS. ROY GRINNELL EDWARD HALLISEY KAHN TRACTOR LATHROP VENDING LIBERTY BANK MASONICARE DR. EDWARD MCDERMOTT DEBORAH MORGAN MORGAN & WHITE SAVEWAY PETROLEUM KATE L. SEAGARS, PAST PRESIDENT S ASSOC. WINONA REBEKAH LODGE #8 I.O.O.F.

5 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 5 FAIRVIEW AUCTION SURPASSES GOAL The 7th annual antiques and collectibles auction was held on November 7 at Fairview. We want to thank the many sponsorship donors as well as everyone who donated an auction item or dessert for making this year s event the most successful yet. Special thanks go to David and Janet Reindel who made a $7, donation as the lead sponsors for this year s auction. Our net profit was $60, All proceeds will be used to pay for the continued implementation of our electronic medical records system. The total revenue that has been generated from all of the auctions is just over $310, This money has been used to refurbish the recreation room, renovate the first floor sun room, for the building fund, for new furniture for residents rooms, to renovate the lobby and Thames Room, and for computer upgrades. If you would like to make a donation to the 2010 auction please contact David Brown at brownd@oddfellowsct.com. Fairview Antiques & Collectibles Auction 2009 Photos...

6 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 6...more Auction Photos GROTON LEDYARD ROTARY MAKES DONATION FOR THERAPY GYM FAIRVIEW NURSE IS ONE OF THE FIRST BENEFICIARIES The Therapy Department at Fairview realized one of its dreams this fall when the Groton Ledyard Rotary Club made a $ donation to Fairview. This gift was used to purchase a 40 widescreen television for the therapy gym. Residents both long and short-term will now be able to utilize the Wii fitness game in conjunction with the new television as part of their ongoing therapy treatment. Pictured employing the W i i therapy game is F a i r - v i e w n i g h t n u r s e D o n n a S c o t t w h o recently had hip replacement surgery. Choosing a facility to receive post surgical care and rehabilitation can be somewhat daunting. However, when you have worked in a facility such as Fairview it makes the decision just a little bit easier. Donna chose Fairview because she needed to practice activities of daily living within the limitations set by her surgeon. What she required from us was a way to prepare for everything she would need to do at home such as working in the kitchen, managing stairs with confidence, and using the lavatory. Achieving all of her goals in just a few short days allowed Donna to return home quicker than she expected. We were glad to be able to help one of our own on her road to recovery.

7 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 7 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS We wish to thank the donors listed below who made a donation to Fairview during the period August 19, 2009 through November 19, Your support directly benefits our residents and helps to enhance their quality of life. (Please note that all 2009 auction sponsorship donors are listed on page 4). Annual Fund: Elizabeth Colson L. Earl Gray Dr. & Mrs. James Kelly Edward Linehan Janet Newberry Ken Martin Car Raffle: Andy Robinson Patricia Saint Aubin Child Development Center: John Waterhouse - In Honor of Rita J Schaefer John Waterhouse In Memory of Mary Coney Grants: Blondel Estate Chelsea Groton Bank Groton Ledyard Rotary Pfizer Foundation Wal*Mart Major Gifts ($10,000>): Adam Wronowski Residents Fund: Elizabeth Weeks Nursing Fund In Memory of Helen Conger: Jeri Baker Faye Hurst James Malloy Cecelia Mandler Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Morren Robert Niles Cicely Shoemaker Janet Sorensen Marilyn Sly Nursing Fund In Memory of Bernadette Krueger: The Anderson Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brooks Susan Macugay Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McGuinness Nursing Fund In Memory of Marian Heffernan: Michael Gates Dr. Christopher Morren In Memory of Viola Algiero: George Dieter Dockside Electronics Mr. & Mrs. Richard Foreman Groton Public Schools In Memory of Emery Alton: In Memory of Elliott Barnes: Ann Barnes In Memory of David Babcock: Mary Mcenaney In Memory of Beatrice Bibeault: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steward In Memory of Jack Bitters: Betty Hewitt Barbara Ricketts In Memory of Mary Burns: Mary Kelly Kevin Sullivan In Memory of Louise Chesler: Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. Hazel Howard In Memory of Edward Fargo: Hazel Sayers In Memory of Mary Grebe: In Memory of Thomas Guadliana: Scott Daniels Harold Grupp In Memory of Betty Kilgus: Fred Kilgus In Memory of Jerry Kozikowski: James Malloy W. Wynn Riley George Ververis, Jr. In Memory of Lawrence Loring: Pasquale Cirillo Dean DiMaggio Frances Lang Kollmorgen EO Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marcille, Jr. James O Connor Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rascoe In Memory of Evette Miner: William Miner In Memory of Louis Orsini: Beulah Pomeroy In Memory of Ethel Pemberton: Rebekah Assembly of CT I.O.O.F. In Memory of Celine Pisapia: Ronald Gibson In Memory of Patricia Rubega: Maureen Borkowski George Clifford Food Automation Service Techniques Kenneth Jones Lebanon Middle School Jayne Marchand Philip Noel Susan Shepard In Memory of James Sabe: Genung Eiko Habitat for Humanity Rosemary Howbrigg Laura Jordan Dignam Kiernan Joanna McCune Muriel Wydler In Memory of Thomas Schneider: Mary Connolly June Haggerty Catherine Lange Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Laskoski Penny Leandri Robert Lyons Michael Mahoney Marjorie Spinnato Marilyn Turkowski Marilyn Wronowski In Memory of Sophie Williams: Helen Bach Leonard Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Feeney Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Girtman Helen Kapa Trudy Nelson Martin Sullivan In Memory of Anna Ververis: W. Wynn Riley In Memory of Eva Wright: Frances Hemond Stebbins Real Estate & Appraisal Co. In Memory of Abraham Zegeer: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Raymond J. Roland Rondeau

8 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 8 RESIDENT TURNS 100 YEARS OLD Another Fairview resident celebrated a milestone birthday in October. Elsie Milfort joins three other Fairview residents who are 100. They are Dorothy Maxson, Julie Sprafke and Lois Taylor. The recreation department planned a special party for Elsie that included cake and flowers. Other residents joined in the celebration as well. Pictured with Elsie are members of the recreation department staff along with friends. FAIRVIEW RECEIVES NEW KEY- BOARD Resident Alice Martin loves to sing and play the piano. She is well known for singing Happy Birthday to staff members. She often teams up with other residents to sing songs of the season, especially around the holidays. Although a piano is available in the first floor dining room, Alice thought it would be a good idea to have one in the recreation room as well. So, she decided to donate the funds required to purchase a keyboard. She spends many hours practicing on the keyboard and singing. Alice is also a member of the Osprey Rebekah Lodge #20 which meets the second Wednesday of each month in Fairview s auditorium. CHELSEA GROTON BANK MAKES SIZEABLE GRANT DONATION The Chelsea Groton Bank Foundation recently made a $2, donation to Fairview to help defray the cost of making one of our courtyard doors open and close automatically. This will greatly benefit all of our residents who use the courtyard. Pictured is Fairview resident Frances Vera with Chelsea Groton Bank CEO, Duncan Stoddard. Mrs. Vera is the President of the Residents Council. She initiated the idea of making the door automatic. The Chelsea Groton Bank continues to be a generous supporter of Fairview. COAST GUARD ACADEMY CADETS VISIT FAIRVIEW RESIDENTS T w e n t y - eight cadets from the U.S. Coast G u a r d A c a d e m y volunteered s e v e r a l hours of their time on Sunday, September 13 to visit with Fairview residents. The special occasion was Grandparents Day. The cadets have made several visits to Fairview over the years. Each time they come they have made a tremendous difference in the quality of the lives of our r e s i d e n t s. Fairview is grateful to the cadets and the Academy for their contin-

9 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 9 VFW OFFICIALS VISIT FAIRVIEW Dignitaries from the Connecticut VFW visited Fairview on October 24 to thank all residents in person who have served in the armed forces. During their visit they met resident George Soloweyko, an Air Force veteran of World War II. George served from with two of these years in the thick of the Pacific battle for the Mariana Islands. Pictured with George is (L-R) Richard Denoyer, National Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Fred Schluntz, Chief of Staff of the Connecticut VFW, and Bill Hornok, Connecticut VFW Commander. VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION The Fairview Recreation Department held a Veterans Day celebration on November 11 in the first floor dining room. Several of Fairview s residents are veterans. Cake, cookies and fruit drinks were served. Pictured is resident Bill Jacobsen with his wife Shirley and daughter Lee. Bill is a 36 year Navy veteran. He served in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War where he earned the Bronze Star. Volunteer clowns April Britt and her granddaughter Kelsey Forde also participated in the celebration. BREAKFAST IN THE BISTRO The dietary department has been hard at work along with several staff members to bring a brand new quality-of-life program to Fairview residents. In October, the Fairview bistro began offering a restaurant style breakfast every Tuesday from 7:30am to 8:30am to residents with no dietary restrictions. Pictured serving one of the tables is Christine Malcom, a physical therapist at Fairview. Residents at the table above are: (L-R) Margaret Gerlipp, Katherine Muller, Frances Vera, and Mary McNeil. Fresh e g g s ( a n y style), home fries, bacon, fruit, pastries, juice and coffee are served by volunteer staff members. This is one more way that Fairview can provide its residents increased choices in how they lead t h e i r d a i l y l i v e s. I n - creased choices t r a n s - late into a higher quality of life.

10 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 10 TESTIMONIAL FROM THE RUBEGA FAMILY November 4, 2009 Mr. James Malloy Fairview Administrator Jim, I wish to express my (and my entire family s) sincerest thanks for the excellent professional care which was extended to my dear wife over the past 18 month or so. I note that almost universally the staff expressed genuine concern and affection for her. As her constant companion, I had the opportunity to at first console her when she was being changed and washed when she was in pain with arthritis to at times actually helping and participating in her care. Since I was caring for her for 2 ½ years before she was admitted I had some experience with the procedures and she felt secure when I was present. I have had occasion to have visited 5 different nursing homes where my father, sister, mother-in-law, and friends were patients, and none held a candle to the professional conduct of the entire staff and the cleanliness standards which are found at Fairview. There were very few instances where I thought some improvement might have been made, but then I don t have the experience or background to understand all the untended consequences which might arise to negate the possible changes required to correct the perceived deficiencies. In summary I commend you for running a first-class institution. Robert A. Rubega PhD Navy volunteer visits Fairview resident Betty Banks. If you would like to view the newsletter in color please go to our website at and click on the Newsletter link. PROGRAM ALIVE AND WELL AT FAIRVIEW Each Thursday during the school year students from Ella Grasso Technical School in Groton come to Fairview to help residents their family members and friends. If you would like to participate in this program please forward your address to brownd@oddfellowsct.com. Our residents would love to hear from you. STONINGTON LODGE THANKSGIVING 2009 DONATION The Stonington Lodge #17 I.O.O.F. collected items for two complete Thanksgiving meals. One meal was donated to the Pawcatuck, Connecticut Neighborhood Center and the other to Groton, CT Social Services. They provided two needy families with a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner that they might not have otherwise received. Members of the lodge donated the items and funds from the lodge were used to purchase two turkeys. Pictured is Stonington Lodge member Anita Beebe with Nancy Albert from Groton Social Services and Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center employees Ashley Batty and Cindy Capizzano.

11 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 11 FAIRVIEW BAZAAR HELD ON NOVEMBER 21 Once again the Fairview Bazaar was a huge success with over 30 vendors participating in a day-long show of wares ranging from custom made jewelry, pies that were made by Fairview residents, clothing, health products, glass sculpturing and crafts. Both the Niantic Lodge #17 and the Rebekah Lodge #20 I.O.O.F participated to raise funds for local projects. The R e b e k a h Lodge had p o s t c a r d s that could be sent to our troops with a personalized m e s s a g e along with a C h r i s t m a s tree ornament. N i a n t i c Lodge #17 held a bake sale and basket raffle to benefit one of our ongoing charity donations and also provided literature promoting membership in our worthy organization. Pictured are Charlie and Anita Beebe from the Osprey Rebekah Lodge along with Niantic Lodge members Mary Sepowitz and Leslie Bartlett. REBEKAH LODGE CONTINUES DONATIONS TO FAIRVIEW The Welcome Rebekah Lodge #37 recently made two donations to Fairview. David Brown, director of development, visited the lodge on October 21 to update members on current happenings at the home. He visits lodges throughout the year to make sure members are kept informed of the latest developments at Fairview. Brown is pictured with Lodge Nob l e G r a n d E n a Kingsmore who presented him with a $ check to help pay for ongoing upgrades to the Fairview computer system. The Lodge also made a $ donation to the recreation fund in memory of late member Sister Ethel Pemberton. RECREATION TIDBITS Recently Held Events October 24 th Dolphin Dancers October 26 th facial analysis October 27 th Fall Luncheon - Dick Jordan entertains October 28 th Glaziers Clothing October 31 st Halloween party November 5 th dog therapy November 6 th Clayton Allen entertains November 9 th Spitting Image November10 th dog therapy November 18 th Village Voices entertain November 19 th harvest dinner (John Banker entertains) November 21 st annual bazaar November 24 th dog therapy November 26 th Thanksgiving coffee and donuts December 1 st holiday decorating December 10 th Ledyard Senior Chorus Upcoming Events December 11 th Dolphin Dancers December 15 th Ledyard High School Carolers December 18 th birthday party December 21 st Heritage Girls Christmas Carol December 22 nd Fairview Chorus Christmas concert December 23 rd Santa Visits December 24 th Christmas Party Cookies and Hot Cocoa December 25 th stories of Christmas past December 27 th memorial service December 31 st New Year s Eve lunch January 10 th Girl Scouts social February 12 th Sunshine Chorus /Valentine s Day Party March 24 th harpist Faith Leitner FAIRVIEW VOLUNTEER PROFILE F a i r v i e w i s blessed with a wonderful group of volunteers that spend countless hours helping with various programs. This quarter we want to honor two of these volunteers for exceptional work in making the lives of our residents much brighter. One of the volunteers is our youngest. Matt Gillette and his son Sterling spend at least three afternoons a week visiting residents. Sterling has many adopted grandparents at Fairview. His dad Matt is a member of the Niantic Lodge #17 where Sterling is the mascot. He is also a member of the Mystic Encampment and the Patriarchs Militant I.O.O.F. Thank you, Matt and Sterling, for your generous outpouring of support and caring for our residents.

12 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 12 FAIRVIEW WISH LIST An anonymous donor donated plants for our recreation department. This item was on our wish list in the fall issue of Point O View. We also received a grant to purchase a large screen TV which was on the list in the last issue as well. We are very thankful to the many individuals and groups who have made donations to the wish list over the past several years. If you or someone you know would like to donate one of the items listed below please contact David Brown at or at brownd@oddfellowsct.com. Two Desktop Computers Nursing Dept. Treatment Carts Nursing Dept. CD Player w/gift Card for CD s. Recreation Dept. Coded Locked Door Handles (7) Child Development Two Sets of Headphones Child Development Laptop Computer Child Development Training Videos/DVDs Staff Development Updated Resources for Infection Control Infection Control Dept. Two Webcams Recreation Dept. Thank you for your consideration and continued support! Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 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. 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 consists of Fairview, a nursing home and rehabilitation center, Fellowship Manor, a senior housing complex, and Friends Learning Together, a child development center. 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, our senior housing facility or to enroll in our child development center. SUPPORT FAIRVIEW BY BUYING HOLIDAY GIFTS ONLINE Shopping online this holiday season? - please consider using the GiveBackAmerica.org website ( If you click-on the Charities link on the top of the page and then type in Odd Fellows in the Search for a Charity box a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Fairview. It s as simple as that! Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #193 Groton, CT 06340