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On the lower level, we have updated the dental room, the beauty salon, installed new flooring and art work through the halls and unveiled

On the first floor, Fairview has refurbished the auditorium, and continuing with these upgrades and enhancements, new flooring was

The conference room was refurbished, with the sink, counters and wall paper removed, new paint and new floors installed along with new

1 Fairview Newsletter for the Community of Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Spring 2015 Fairview Facelift p o i n t o v i e w Over the past couple of years, Fairview has been undergoing a transformation throughout the facility. On the lower level, we have updated the dental room, the beauty salon, installed new flooring and art work through the halls and unveiled our new rehabilitation therapy space. On the first floor, Fairview has refurbished the auditorium, and continuing with these upgrades and enhancements, new flooring was installed over several weeks. The conference room was refurbished, with the sink, counters and wall paper removed, new paint and new floors installed along with new furnishings. continued on page 5 Fairview s Art of Chocolate A Sweet Success! T hank you to all who supported Fairview s Art of Chocolate! The fundraiser was held on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa. Over 500 guests were in attendance and the event raised over $12,000 for the Guided Journeys Memory Care Program at Fairview and the unrestricted annual fund. continued on page 4

Friendship Love & Truth Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340 860-445-7478 www.fairviewct.

life in a dignified atmosphere by using the skills and compassion of our staff, and utilizing the latest advances in technology.

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: 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 Fairview point o' view Reflections T his winter has not been the most pleasant but that has not deterred us from embarking on numerous projects at Fairview. In addition to the breaking ground on Phase II of Thames Edge at Fairview, there have been ongoing enhancements and upgrades inside 2 Photo courtesy of Seth Jacobson Photography James Rosenman (center) with representatives from the Greater Westerly Pawcatuck Area, Greater Norwich Area, and the Greater Mystic Chambers of Commerce as he receives the region s 40 Under Forty Award at Foxwoods in January. of the nursing facility. Among these are comprehensive room refurbishments, a renovated south lounge, new flooring on the first floor and planned upgrades to the library. In our Guided Journeys Memory Care Program on our second floor, we are in the process of making physical and aesthetic changes that will improve the quality of life for the residents we serve. This includes remodeling a common area to look like a park setting complete with a bench and other features. Of course, the physical changes are important but more important are the Fairview employees who provide exceptional service and compassionate care, around the clock, every day of the year. Because of them, Fairview was honored to receive the 2014 Employer of the Year Award from the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce. The Art of Chocolate was held in January. This was a new fundraiser that brought local restaurants and retailers together to showcase their chocolate foods to the public. Over 500 hundred people turned out for the event at the Mystic Marriott. Tricia Cunningham and her committee were instrumental in making this a resounding success. Thank you for your continued support of Fairview it makes a real difference every single day for the people we serve now and in the future. James Rosenman, CEO & Administrator

Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut.

Fairview s coat drive was once again a success with over fifty coats, hats and gloves collected.

.9. Most recently we had two different ads featuring Fairview staff members Steve Palmer and

org or by going to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.

3 NEWS BITS SAVE THE DATE! Fairview s Annual Antiques & Collectibles Auction will be held Saturday, November 7, at Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut. COAT DRIVE WRAP UP: Thank you to everyone who donated coats! Fairview s coat drive was once again a success with over fifty coats, hats and gloves collected. ON THE RADIO: Fairview has been advertising on and Most recently we had two different ads featuring Fairview staff members Steve Palmer and Eileen West. You can hear the ads on Fairview s website or by going to our Facebook page at FairviewOddFellowsHomeofConnecticut or by listening to 94.9 or (Top) Residents Gerard Shader and Livia Bega were among the Fairview revellers decorating their own masks for the Mardis Gras Party. (Bottom) Who s that masked lady? Why it s resident Joan Caviola displaying her creative flair at the Mardi Gras Party. follow us on facebook 3 spring 2015

Art of Chocolate A Sweet Success! (cont. from pg.

Choice: Gourmet Galley Catering Best Display: Octagon at Mystic Marriott Most Creative Use

of our participants Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila Berry s Ice Cream & Candy Bar LLC Extra

Galley Catering Hard Rock Café Foxwoods Levant Café & Boutique Roastery Mystic Diner &

Zest Fresh Pastry Thank you to our sponsors Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Simply Majestic

5 Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Advanced Improvements LLC AT&T Carlin Construction Stifel

The Day Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce The Sun & Mystic River Press Carriage House of

Putnam Bank - Gales Ferry Special thanks to our committee: Tricia Cunningham Jonathan

4 Art of Chocolate A Sweet Success! (cont. from pg. 1) Congratulations to our award winners People s Choice: You Take the Cake LLC Judge s Choice: Gourmet Galley Catering Best Display: Octagon at Mystic Marriott Most Creative Use of Chocolate: Foxwoods Resort Casino Most Savory: Extra Virgin Oil Store Thank you to all of our participants Amigos Taqueria Y Tequila Berry s Ice Cream & Candy Bar LLC Extra Virgin Oil Store Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT Flanagan s Foxwoods Resort Casino Gourmet Galley Catering Hard Rock Café Foxwoods Levant Café & Boutique Roastery Mystic Diner & Restaurant North End Restaurant & Caterers Octagon at Mystic Marriott You Take the Cake Zest Fresh Pastry Thank you to our sponsors Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Simply Majestic Gira! Susan Adam Events & Floral Full Power Radio: 106.5, 107.7, 94.9, 99.5 Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa Advanced Improvements LLC AT&T Carlin Construction Stifel Nicolaus The Sweetest Days Photography ASA Environmental Products, Inc. The Day Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce The Sun & Mystic River Press Carriage House of New London Grover Insurance Strategic Building Solutions ABC PhotoLab People s United Bank Putnam Bank - Gales Ferry Special thanks to our committee: Tricia Cunningham Jonathan Duncklee Sue Evarts Lloyd Stacy Moratoya Pilkington Amanda Morin Farouk Rajab Ellen Spring Art of Chocolate photos courtesy of The Sweetest Days Photography Fairview point o' view 4

Fairview Facelift (continued from page 1) Also in

be purchased at the front desk during regular

5 Fairview Facelift (continued from page 1) Also in process-the first floor south lounge is getting a makeover. The second floor, home to Guided Journey Memory Care, has a brand new recreation space and will be seeing many aesthetic changes throughout the floor, including a new lounge area. Be sure to visit in the coming weeks and months to see all these wonderful enhancements. NEW MERCHANDISE Blankets, hats and sweatshirts can be purchased at the front desk during regular business hours and all net proceeds will go to the Employee ROCK (Recognizing Outstanding Character & Kindness) Committee. follow us on facebook 5 spring 2015

6 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 December 1, 2014 through February 20, 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 or ROCK Employee Appreciation Fund. Grants and Individual Contributions Paul Thomas Walmart Guided Journeys Memory Care Unrestricted Annual Fund Nancy Bulkeley Michael Burke Estate of Charles Palmer Ralph Gay Leonard & Gloria Kostek Shannon Flewelling David Gebhard Maynard for State Senate Michele O Donnell Jeanne Schneider Cecelia Sullivan Resident Fund Arthur & Elizabeth Swan Special thank you to Walmart for supporting Fairview and the new Guided Journeys Memory Care Program with a $1,000 donation! IN HONOR OF Duane Dubuque...Bruce & Polly Gillie Leah Genido & Fairview Dietary Team...Christine Fournier Mae Horan...Karl & Karen Parks Julio Leandri...Lisa Leandri Trolan & Michael Trolan James Rosenman for receiving the 40 Under Forty...Marshall & Edith Kalin IN MEMORY OF Beatrice Bibeault...Rita Steward Jack & Gen Bitters...John Bitters Edward J. Feeney...Lucille Feeney Gary Allen Feeney...Lucille Feeney Mary Ann Griffin...Joanne Eck Betty Ann Kilgus...Frederick Kilgus Julio H. Leandri...Leandri Family Frances Leandri, Lisa Leandri Trolan & Michael Trolan and Barbara & John Leandri Sean & Deanne Archer Eleanor Campo John Casey Terry & Angell Chambers Donna Havrilla & Robert Chiasson Al & Linda Dion Kevin Cassidy & Linda Doyle-Cassidy Nancy Driscoll Joanne Eck John & Honore Feeney Joan Feeney Lucille Feeney Kristin Fletcher Remo Fusconi Tricia & Christopher Gardner Jeff & Margie Geiger, Electric Boat Michael & Joyce Gresh Meghan O Brien, Varmine Laliberte, & Diane Harri of ETCH, LLC Jerry & Catherine Kaufman Albert & Lucia Khoury Catherine Lange Christopher LaRose Steven McAuliffe Irene McGuire Richard & Linda Mikna Louis & Patricia Mooradian Northeast Public Power Association Thomas & Patricia O Connor Kevin Poitras Lawrence & Donna Roehr, Jr. Brian & Carol Rogers Alan Shearer Madry Temple William White Ann Linehan...Edward Linehan Yvette Miner...William Miner Emily Nawrocki...David Deveau Mary Pagliuco...Joanne Eck Dorothy Wagner...Dept 615, Station J88-10, Electric Boat Fairview point o' view 6

Fairview had the opportunity to host the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce for their monthly morning meeting in

It was a great turnout with over 45 people in attendance, including (left to right): Al Valente, Co-Chair of the GBA; Jon Reiner, Director of Planning for

Fairview s Recreation team held a Happy Hour with residents, complete with a poker game led by Joe Piersa (left) and enjoyed by residents including (left

Call Sandra Hawes for more information 860-445-3235 Thames Edge at Fairview Thames Edge at Fairview will provide us with a lovely new home centrally

7 Fairview had the opportunity to host the Groton Business Association (GBA) of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce for their monthly morning meeting in February. It was a great turnout with over 45 people in attendance, including (left to right): Al Valente, Co-Chair of the GBA; Jon Reiner, Director of Planning for the Town of Groton; and Susan Bailey, Co-Chair of the GBA. A SUREFIRE BET! Fairview s Recreation team held a Happy Hour with residents, complete with a poker game led by Joe Piersa (left) and enjoyed by residents including (left to right) Harriett Friedstein, David Erb, Gerard Shader, Elizabeth Michon, and Virginia Birkbeck. Sales have begun for Phase II. Call Sandra Hawes for more information Thames Edge at Fairview Thames Edge at Fairview will provide us with a lovely new home centrally located in a beautiful setting overlooking the Thames River. We believe that in this community our current as well as future needs will be met thus allowing us to live independently in OUR OWN HOME as long as possible CAREFREE. Although we have gotten the word out to the best of our ability we believe that Thames Edge is the best kept secret in town! Future Thames Edge Residents follow us on facebook 7 spring 2015

From the beginning when you took over my medical care I felt safe and you gave me the feeling of yes I can do this. I appreciate your follow-up call perfect.

8 Treasured Testimonials Fairview Spotlight The Hilton on the Thames: Dear Dr. McDermott, Simply cannot find the words to say thank you for helping to make my long stay at Fairview (which I now call The Hilton on the Thames ) bearable to say the least. From the beginning when you took over my medical care I felt safe and you gave me the feeling of yes I can do this. I appreciate your follow-up call perfect. The Bistro is a plus for families & patients feels so free friends can come visit and you have a place to take them for coffee, tea or lunch. This is such a nice touch. The staff is wonderful from laundry, cleaning, CNA s & nurses simply everyone who crosses your path. Phyllis Walsh Forever Grateful: Thank you so much for your loving and compassionate care you gave my father over the past five years. Your dedication allowed him to fight his battle with Alzheimer s with dignity and in comfort. I can t begin to tell you how much this has meant to my family. I will miss seeing you all. You always welcomed me with smiles and kind words. I will be forever grateful for that kindness. Love to all. Lisa Leandri Trolan 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

View from the Top. The Art of Chocolate Another Sweet Success

View from the Top. The Art of Chocolate Another Sweet Success Fairview Newsletter for the Community of Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Spring 2016 p o i n t o v i e w View from the Top F airview is proud to announce that we are ranked in the top 5% of all