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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 Spring 2011 Inside This Issue Administrator s Message 1 Become A $1000 Donor 1 Development Report 2 Thank You To Our Donors 3 Savings Institute Makes Donation Fellowship Manor Resident Honored Grand Lodge Matching Gift 4 Bistro Breakfast Now Two Days A Week A Few Testimonials 5 Residents Benefit From Donations Pentagon 9/11 Bombing Survivor Speaks at Fairview Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc Makes Gift Rebekah Lodge Holds Cookie Sale Fairview Volunteer Of The Quarter Recreation Tidbits 6 More Televisions For Residents Fairview Resident Council Initiates Award Pfizer Begins Pro Bono Initiative For Culture Change Resident Christmas Party A Big Success Wish List A word from the Administrator The exceedingly long, cold snowy winter is beginning to exit and spring with its promise of renewal is just around the corner. We have been very busy during the past several months implementing the new MDS 3.0 system, which was designed by Medicare to enhance the quality of care in nursing homes. This new assessment tool has been specifically designed to include the resident and their family in the process. Our staff has devoted a great deal of time implementing this new data collection system which will enhance the staff s ability to assure that our residents requests and preferences are sought after and honored. Our three month pro bono project with Pfizer was officially launched during February to an excited, motivated and dedicated group of individuals (please see more details on page 7). Our projects goal is to create a process improvement to advance the care of our Alzheimer s residents at Fairview. Working together with Fairview, the Pfizer team will incorporate key stakeholders residents, staff, volunteers, residents families and the Culture Change Committee in the development of a process improvement plan to help staff and volunteers easily implement, sustain and track improvements. In just the first few weeks of this partnership we ve witnessed some beneficial changes with our memory impaired residents and look forward to many more transformations that will benefit all the residents of Fairview. I m delighted to be able to let you know that in our annual inspection by the State Health Department we had a deficiency free survey. This couldn t have been accomplished without the dedicated and devoted staff that we are blessed with. My sincerest thanks to all the amazing individuals who helped make this possible. James K. Malloy, Administrator BECOME A $1,000 DONOR AND As a way of saying thank you to our major contributors in 2011 we are providing all $1,000 donors and above a beautiful Sheaffer Pen with Fairview inscribed on the cap. This is our way of recognizing your major commitment to Fairview s future. You may also notice something new on our pledge envelope (see enclosed). Special recognition will be given to donors who contribute at various giving levels on the donor wall in our lobby. And we now have a Legacy Donor Wall for all individuals who wish to provide a lasting gift to Fairview through their estate plan. If you have any questions please contact David Brown, Director of Development, at or at brownd@oddfellowsct.com. Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor Independent Retirement Living Point O View Publisher David Brown Editor Mary Sepowitz

2 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 2 DEVELOPMENT REPORT The winter months have certainly taken a toll on our patience and psyches. But the spirit of giving is alive and well at Fairview. We are very fortunate to have wonderful donors who continue to support our mission. Successes in calendar year 2010 include: $167, was collected in total contributions from a record 795 donations Most successful annual fund drive to date 133 donations for $20, Twelve grants totaling $24, another record Car raffle proceeds of $24, another record Antiques & Collectibles auction - $59, During these difficult economic times it is truly remarkable that so many wonderful friends and supporters of Fairview continue to be so generous. Our five car raffles have raised over $97, and our eight Antiques & Collectibles Auctions have provided just over $380, in net profit (see previous newsletter issues on our website for a complete list of businesses who have been auction sponsors). Several Foundations and Corporations including Chelsea Groton Bank, Dominion Nuclear, Pfizer, Dime Bank, NewportFed Bank, The Savings Institute, People s Bank, Charter Oak Federal CU, Groton Rotary, Mystic Rotary, Wal-Mart, Groton Utilities, Murtha Cullina LLP, Morin Associates, and UBS have also played a major role in our ability to buy new equipment and offer new programs. Our 2011 annual fund began in January and will conclude on December 31, If you have not already made a pledge and would like to do so now a pledge envelope is included in this issue. All proceeds this year will be used to purchase equipment for advances in technology and any other programs applicable to enhancing the quality of life of our residents. You can also make a gift in the following manner: IN MEMORY OR IN HONOR OF A LOVE ONE ENDOWMENT RESIDENTS FUND NURSES FUND TECHNOLOGY FUND - Warren and Bonnie Butcher Smith donated a 22 flat screen television for a resident s room.

3 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 3 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS We want to thank the donors listed below who made a contribution to Fairview during the period November 23, 2010 through March 8, (Please note that all car raffle donors will be listed in the September newsletter). Your support directly benefits our residents and helps to enhance their quality of life. Annual Fund: Barry Britton Debra Burdick Mary Ann Burkhard Columbia Rebekah Lodge #15 Cynthia Chabot Harry Colonis, Sr. Frances Corey Joan Damon Kimberly Deveau Edith Fairgreive Donald Ferrier Stephen & Susie Forbes Mary Francischelli Grand Lodge of CT I.O.O.F. George Hammel, Jr. Nels Hedberg Natalie Higbee Theodore Janacek Lee Kersteter Leonard Kostek Raymond Laborde Lathrop Vending Inez Lattimore Mad River Construction Shirley McFadden Joseph Mehalick Janet Newbury Jerry Olson Roger Panciera Premier Kitchens of America Joseph Prisco Robert & Maryann Reilly Carol Rogers Jeanne Schneider Walter & Louise Shanaman Arthur & Betty Swan Alayne Treadway Marilyn Turkowski Antiques & Collectibles Auction Sponsor: Cross Sound Ferry Services Dynamic Alliance Patricia Fialkosky Mark Goldberg Employee Appreciation: Edie & Marshall Kalin Endowment: Estate of Elizabeth & Miriam Kreigler Grants: Charter Oak Federal CU Dominion Nuclear Connecticut Linda McCracken Pfizer Foundation Rebekah Charity Lodge #4 Savings Institute Wal-Mart Nursing Fund: Cardinal Honda Charter Oak Federal CU Edie & Marshall Kalin Linda McCracken Michael Mondello NewportFed Bank Stonington Lodge #26 Nursing Fund In Memory of William Jacobsen: Shirley Jacobsen Lee Kersteter Recreation Fund: Jacqueline Burch Residents Fund: Anonymous Bonnie Butcher Smith & Warren Smith In Honor of Jenny Axson: George Ververis, Jr. In Honor of Helen Deciantis: George Ververis, Jr. In Honor of Dietary Staff: Andre Fournier In Honor of Emma LaBelle: Ernest LaBelle In Memory of Elliott Barnes: Ann Barnes In Memory of Beatrice Bibeault: Rita & Edward Steward In Memory of Jack & Genevieve Bitters: John Bitters Barbara Neville In Memory of Paul Bowden: Edward O Donnell Michelle O Donnell In Memory of Ruth Brezlin: Billy Joe Foreman In Memory of David Broadhurst: Edie & Marshall Kalin In Memory of Louise Brown: Ken Binder Thomas & Karin Mullin Frank Proto In Memory of Michael Caronia Sr.: Michael Caronia In Memory of Peter Demilia: Maureen Demilia In Memory of Ruth Dieter: George Dieter In Memory of Bernice Donovan: Robert Donovan In Memory of Harriet Doukas: Nicolette Doukas Suzanne Doukas In Memory of Jerri Feindt: Julie Cagle Marie Carter Thomas Hess Allysa Hug Shirley Jacobsen Lee Kersteter Ronald Lee Ante Ljubicic Ann McLean Moreene Nahornick In Memory of Amy Helwig: Lynda Hewitt In Memory of Gregor Hileman: Nancy Hileman In Memory of Frank Horan: Mae Horan In Memory of Dorothy Hornberger: Catherine Barrie In Memory of Elizabeth Jayne: Margaret Andosca Judith Glickstein Charles Halloran Patricia O Neill Marjorie Spinnato In Memory of Doris Kanabis: Joann Francisconi In Memory of Lebra Khoury: John Leandri In Memory of John Krauth: George Hammel, Jr. In Memory of Sam Lamb: Robert Smith In Memory of Julio & Francis Leandri: John Leandri In Memory of Ann Linehan: Edward Linehan In Memory of Mildred Lundberg: Vincent Barbieri Deborah Fuller Hank Lucas Edie & Marshall Kalin James Malloy Anna Patton John Scorof Bonnie Butcher Smith & Warren Smith In Memory of Agatha Massaro: Jennifer Danis Jeffrey Kinell Michael Thibault Walter Whitaker In Memory of Elsie Milfort: Evelyn Echt Robert Marshall In Memory of Eliza Paradis: Nanette Rukstela Hamilton Sundstrand In Memory of Chet Perkins: Dr. Judith Fales In Memory of Wesley Pomeroy: Earl Gray Beulah Pomeroy In Memory of James Quinn: Kevin Quinn In Memory of Dolores & Richard Steinreich: Brian Gregory In Memory of Lois Stevens: Patricia Brooks In Memory of Helen Tarryk: Anne Mahalawich In Memory of Jean Trakas: David Brown Catherine Lange In Memory of Irene Wallace: Patricia Banker In Memory of Sophie Williams: Scott Barclay Stonington Lodge #26 Christmas Party for disadvantaged kids held at Fairview on December 18, 2010.

4 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 4 SAVINGS INSTITUTE MAKES DONATION The Savings Institute recently provided a $ grant for the purchase of an oxygen concentrator analyzer. We use several oxygen concentrator tanks and each has to be checked for quality operation on a quarterly basis or when a malfunction is detected. Fairview previously had to hire an outside vendor to do these checks. Having our own analyzer will save us considerable funds so that we can allocate precious resources to other areas of resident care. Pictured presenting the check to David Brown, Director of Development, is Elisabeth Page, Groton Savings Institute Branch Manager. FELLOWSHIP MANOR RESIDENT HONORED FOR SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY Through the efforts of several members of the Fairview staff and particularly receptionist, Liz Weeks, Fellowship Manor resident Billy Joe Foreman was honored for service to his country. A special presentation was held in Fellowship M a n o r s f u n c t i o n room where Mr. Foreman was encircled by family members, several friends and F a i r v i e w employees. Captain A. Michael Edgar USNR, (brother of Liz Weeks) presented Mr. Foreman with a certificate signed by the Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) in commemoration of your extensive service and retirement as a Chief Commissaryman in the United States Navy. He was also presented with a pen constructed from wood taken from the USS Constitution, the oldest ship in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Foreman retired in 1966 after serving his country for over 21 years. Pictured cutting a special cake made for the occasion is Mr. Foreman with Captain Edgar. MATCHING GIFT LEADS TO RECORD- SETTING ANNUAL FUND The 2010 annual fund set records for the number of donors and money collected. Once again the Grand Lodge of Connecticut led the way matching all total gifts up to $5, All donations were placed in Fairview s technology fund to help pay for the ongoing expenses of our electronic medical records system. One hundred and thirtythree donations raised a total of $20, In comparison the first annual fund in 2006 raised just $4, The Grand Lodge has again agreed in 2011 to match up to $5, in total gifts. Pictured presenting the 2010 $5, matching gift check to Administrator Jim Malloy are (L-R) Hank Lucas, Odd Fellows Healthcare 1st VP, Warren Smith, Secretary of the Connecticut Grand Lodge, Dick Campbell, Odd Fellows Healthcare President, and Jim Malloy. POPULAR BISTRO BREAKFAST FOR RESIDENTS NOW AVAILABLE TWO DAYS A WEEK Last year Fairview added a special culture change breakfast in the Bistro for residents. The response has been so good that a second day is now included. On Tuesday and Thursday mornings all residents whose diets permit can go to the Bistro for a ready-to-order breakfast consisting of any style of eggs, home fries, bacon or sausage, pastries, fruit, juice, coffee or tea. Their order is taken by a staff volunteer and delivered freshly made minutes after being prepared. This has been one of the biggest culture change initiatives at Fairview, but certainly not the only one. Other initiatives include fine dining, revamped shower rooms, empowering the residents and encouraging them to create an award to give to staff members they feel deserve recognition, renaming of hallways to local streets, and Healing Touch therapy.

5 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 5 January 28, 2011 To the Staff of Fairview, A FEW TESTIMONIALS FROM RESIDENTS FAMILIES Our most sincere thanks to each of you for the kindness and care you gave to my mother Sylvia during her brief stay. So many of you worked to meet all of her needs and to make her comfortable. Our family appreciates your professionalism and your humanity. You helped make a difficult time a little easier. Our best wishes for a good New Year for you all. Melvin and Iris Yoselevsky. - January, 2011 To the Fairview Staff: Once again, I want to thank you all for all you did to get my Mom, Shirley Jacobsen, back on her feet. I can always count on you to do the best for her. It is a great relief to me when she is in your care. I hope you know how very grateful I am for all that you do. God Bless you all! Lee Kersteter - January 2, 2011 Dear Staff of Fairview Nursing Home, We are very grateful to you for the loving care you gave to our mother, Julia Parker, who passed away at your home on November 27. She seemed very comfortable with you, and we knew that we could count on your care for her every need. You helped make a very sorrowful time much easier for her and for us. Thank you so much. Sincerely, the Parker Family Don, Martha, Jerry, Karen, Tim, Kevin and Mary RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM DONATIONS Four new robe, towel and blanket warmers have been purchased by Fairview through the generosity of The Savings Institute and the Mystic Rotary Club. These warmers provide much comfort to residents at various times of the day and particularly after bathing. Items like this are critical to the culture change at Fairview and are one more way we can improve the quality of life for our residents. PENTAGON 9/11 BOMBING SURVIVOR SPEAKS AT FAIRVIEW Dan Holdridge captivated an audience of over 40 people in Fairview s auditorium on December 2 recounting his harrowing experience the day the Pentagon was attacked on September 11, Dan was working for General Dynamics as a Program Director on loan to the Pentagon as a contractor. He was injured in the blast and was one of only two survivors from his work group of thirty-four. One-hundred and eighty-four people were killed that day at the Pentagon. Dan has written a book called Pentagon Prayer which describes in detail the entire ordeal. Dan dedicates his time speaking to people across the country about his experience, what helped him heal and how he became an even stronger person than ever before. Dan serves as President and CEO of Eagle Industries Inc. located in Westerly, RI. He is also very involved with the National 4-H Leadership Trust and served as a trustee from 2002 to Pictured with Dan (seated) at the Fairview program are: (L-R) guest Fred Sousa, Mary, Sepowitz, Noble Grand of Odd Fellows Lodge #17 and Dan s aunt, and Richard Trudelle, Noble Grand of Stonington Lodge #26. DOMINION NUCLEAR CONNECTICUT INC. MAKES $10, GIFT Fairview has wanted to replace its aging dishwasher in the dietary department for some time. The current machine is over thirty years old. It is very inefficient and has to be repaired often. A new dishwasher is quite expensive so we haven t had the funds to buy one. Dominion Nuclear has come to our aid by making a $10, donation to help offset the cost of a new industrial size dishwasher. This is the lead gift we needed to give us the momentum to make the purchase. The new industrial size dishwasher will save Fairview over $9, per year in water and energy costs. Pictured presenting the check to David Brown, Director of Development, is Nancy Bulkeley, Community Affairs Representative at Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, Inc.

6 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 6 REBEKAH LODGE HOLDS COOKIE SALE The Osprey Rebekah Lodge #20 held its annual holiday cookie sale at Fairview on December 17. The cookies were all home made by lodge members and sold out within a matter of minutes. All proceeds from the sale ($183.00) went to various charities in the local area. Pictured with the colorful arrangement of cookies is Rich Trudelle, Noble Grand of Stonington Lodge # 26 and Anita Beebe, Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge #20. FAIRVIEW VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER Petty Officer Lewis Augusto, Logistics Specialist 2nd class, has volunteered at Fairview for the past several months. He began his volunteer work in May of 2010 helping at our annual Mother s Day tea. He has also helped with our annual Honor our Military. You will often find Lewis visiting with many of our residents in the afternoons providing much needed one-on-one time. Lewis also plays a role with our retired military residents. He visits with them regularly reminiscing about their experiences in the military while sharing his knowledge and expertise in today s military. Lewis was recently named Service Person of the month by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut for his other community service work throughout New London County. He is pictured receiving the award from Retired Navy Captain Denny Hicks representing the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut. RECREATION TIDBITS Recently Held Events December 6 th Solid Gold entrainment 10 th lunch bunch 11 th craft and sing along w/fran 12 th resident Christmas Party 13 th variety show 14 th Christmas light ride 15 th Noank Mystic Band performs 16 th intergenerational caroling and social 17 th senior center performs 18 th intergenerational craft 19 th Christmas caroling 20 th heritage girls and cub scouts Christmas social 21 st men s lunch 21 st Christmas light ride 23 rd birthday party 31 st New Year s Eve party / Chinese lunch January 6 th Three Kings Celebration 8 th craft and sing-along with Fran 14 th ice cream social 19 th Tu B Shvat celebration 25 th intergenerational get together at pre-school 29 th intergenerational social 28 th birthday party February 3 rd Chinese New Year celebration 14 th Valentine s Party 17 th intergenerational Valentine Party 17 th Dick Tarryk entertains 18 th Bob Sundman entertains 22 nd quarterly Memorial service 25 th birthday party 26 th intergenerational craft and social 28 th dine out March 3 rd family dinner 8 th intergenerational visit at daycare 17 th St. Patrick s Day lunch 17 th Irish step dancers 19 th casino day hosted by Coast Guard Cadets 21 st shopping trip 23 rd Village Voices performs 25 th dance extension 26 th intergenerational activity 28 th dine out 29 th Richard Smerin entertains 29 th birthday party Upcoming Events April 15 th caricatures 20 th Dan Stevens performs 21 st intergenerational Easter egg Hunt 27 th family dinner 29 th belly dancer May May 7 th Mother s Day tea 10:30 a.m. auditorium

7 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 7 MORE TELEVISIONS FOR RESIDENTS T h e W al - M art Foundation recently made a $ donation to Fairview to help purchase more 22 flat screen televisions for residents rooms. Our goal is to have a new 22 flat screen television in every resident s room where needed. Pictured presenting the check to David Brown, Director of Development, is Donna Buechel, Groton Wal-Mart Community Coordinator. FAIRVIEW RESIDENT COUNCIL INITIATES AWARD In October of 2009 the Resident Council wanted to express their appreciation to staff members of Fairview that go above and beyond the call of duty, on a regular basis do excellent work, and who make them feel important and valued as individuals. They created the Resident Council Appreciation A w a r d. Every two months at a R e s i d e n t C o u n c i l meeting an individual is nominated. If the entire Council is in agreement this individual is presented the award at the next council meeting. Recently the Resident Council has extended this award to residents who also display attributes such as leadership, advocacy and a positive reflection of their home. The following individuals or groups have received this award of excellence: The Bistro, Deborah Morgan, Director of Nursing, Recreation Department, Margaret Gerlipp, resident, and David Jones, Maintenance Department. Pictured are members of the dietary staff, recreation department, Mrs. Gerlipp, seated, and Deb Morgan, far right. David Jones was not available for the photo. PFIZER BEGINS PRO BONO INITIATIVE FOR CULTURE CHANGE Pfizer, Inc. has chosen Fairview from several other non-profits in the southeastern Connecticut area to implement a pro bono project to develop culture change recommendations with a focus on care for Alzheimer s residents, and create a plan to implement them. The Pfizer team will work with Fairview s Culture Change Committee and other key stakeholders (residents, staff, and residents families) to research and create recommendations for culture change improvements, with a focus on Alzheimer s residents. Working with Fairview the team will then develop a process improvement plan to help staff and volunteers easily implement, sustain and ideally track culture change improvements for Alzheimer s resident s. Progress from this work could then be used as a template for Fairview to expand later to other parts of the organization. This program will last for approximately 3 months ending in May/June. There will be six members on the Pfizer team. A final progress report will be included in the June Point O View. RESIDENT CHRISTMAS PARTY A BIG SUCCESS The annual resident Christmas Party was held on December 12th, Pictured is Peter, a resident, and volunteers Timothy Stanley as Santa and Sterling Stanley - Gillette as Santa's helper. Ninety residents participated in this event and were provided with a small gift by Santa. Entertainment was provided by resident Ruth Bell on the piano. Cupcakes and punch were enjoyed by all.

8 Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #193 Groton, CT Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 8 FAIRVIEW WISH LIST Many individuals donated items listed on our previous wish list. We are very grateful for this generosity and support. If you or someone you know would like to donate one of the items listed below on our updated list please contact D a vid Br own at o r at brownd@oddfellowsct.com. CD Player w/gift Card for CD s. Recreation 22 Flat Screen Televisions for residents Recreation Umbrellas for the Bistro Patio Dietary Three Compartment Stainless Steel Sink Dietary Training Videos/DVDs Staff Development Pressure Relieving Cushions Infection Control Positioning Pillows Infection Control Laptop Computer Infection Control Mechanical Lifts Nursing Bathing Tub Nursing Chart Rack Nursing Flat Screen Computer Monitors Administration/Nursing Desk Top Computer Work Stations Administration 18 Carpet Extractor Physical Plant 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, and Fellowship Manor, a senior housing complex. 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. DON T MISS THE FAIRVIEW CAR RAFFLE JULY 9, 2011 SEE FLYER INSIDE FOR DETAILS