Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 1 POINT O VIEW The Newsletter of the Fairview Family Fall 2013 Inside This Issue Administrator s Message 1 Fairview Seeks Donations 1 Fairview History Lesson 2 Groton Utilities Lead Sponsor for Auction Congratulations to Our Raffle Winners Thames Edge Ground Breaking Thank You to Our Donors 4 Chelsea Groton Check Presentation Mary Pearl Celebrates 80 Years of Grange Membership Car Raffle Participants 5 Recreation Tidbits 6 Thank You to Our Youth Volunteers Fairview Rock Committee 6 Rotary Club of Mystic Donation Auction Flyer 7 Testimonial 8 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 A word from the Administrator On Saturday, September 7 th, Fairview, the Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut broke ground on Thames Edge at Fairview. This ground breaking ceremony marked a new chapter in Fairview s remarkable history. Initially consisting of 23 homes and a clubhouse, Thames Edge will provide more housing options for individuals and couples - and will transition Fairview to a continuum of care provider. In addition to the Thames Edge development, Fairview is working to expand our memory care and therapy services in our existing building. This will include some environmental and programming enhancements so we can continue to provide excellent care and services. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting initiative! Thank you, as always, for your continued support for this wonderful organization. James Rosenman Administrator/CEO Fairview Seeks Donations Fairview is looking for donations for its Annual Antiques & Collectibles Auction which includes a silent and live auction. The event is being held on November 2 nd at Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT. Donations of various items for the silent and live auction such as trips, use of a condo, golf packages, gift certificates, pieces of art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, oriental rugs, furniture, dishes or other items of interest would be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact Tricia Cunningham at 860-448-4722, or cunninghamt@fairviewct.org for more information. Fairview Odd Fellows Home Of Connecticut Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor and Chelsea Cottage Independent Apartment Living Thames Edge at Fairview Independent Living Homes Point O View Publisher Tricia Cunningham Editor Mary Sepowitz
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 2 Fairview History Lesson Fairview Announces Groton Utilities as Lead Sponsor for Antiques & Collectibles Auction Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut is proud to announce its lead sponsor for this year s Antiques & Collectibles Auction is Groton Utilities. Groton Utilities has been a long time supporter of Fairview and is once again showing its support for our residents by participating as the Auction s lead sponsor. Fairview is extremely grateful for this partnership as it will allow us to continue to give the highest level of care to our residents. In the summer of 1853, Colonel Robert Stafford, a wealthy plantation owner from Cumberland Island, Georgia purchased 33 acres of land on the Thames River in Groton from Belton A Copp for $3,300. In 1868 he bought twelve acres of land on the south side from Moses J. Culver for $1500; thus making a tract of 45 acres. Stafford married a black woman named Zabette and he moved her and their four daughters; Mary, Etta, Ada, and Medora to Groton. Their daughters were both well educated and very beautiful. He built the elaborate 2-1/2 story mansion at a cost of $25,000. It had broad verandas all around and low French windows in the upper story. The house had 19 rooms and a cottage annex contained six additional rooms. The Antiques & Collectibles Auction which includes a silent and live auction is being held on November 2 nd at Fairview. Our auctioneer is Daniel Buck Soules, Daniel Buck Soules appeared for eleven years as an independent appraiser on the PBS television program Antiques Roadshow. Congratulations to our Raffle Winners The property was located upon the west bank of the Thames River, in the Town of Groton, about one and one-quarter miles from the ferry landing and less than one mile from the Groton Railroad Station on the Providence Division of the N.Y. N.H. & H. Railroad. The house was situated on the highest elevation of the property and on all sides had a magnificent view. Up until the beginning of the Civil War, Stafford spent several weeks every summer at his mansion. When the Civil War began, he returned south and never came back to Groton. His daughter, Mary, continued to live in the house. In the 1860 s, Mary married her second husband Charles Gaylord, M.D. It was then that the cottage (tenant house), ice house and circular driveway leading up to the house were built. Mary died in 1879 and was buried on the Stafford property with her two predeceased daughters. The bodies were subsequently removed to Cedar Grove. In 1886, the home was sold to Mrs. Mary Hoadley. Mrs. Hoadley named the property FAIRVIEW for its magnificent river views. She subsequently married William Flemming. Provided by Edie Kalin In this photo: David Bareford in his brand new Honda Civic Congratulations to our winners and thank you for your continued support: 1 st Prize A new 2013 Honda Civic LX 2 Door Coupe David Bareford 2 nd Prize Large Screen LED Television - Anita Beebe 3 rd Prize Complete Vehicle Makeover at Cardinal Honda - Cecelia Sullivan
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 3 Ground Breaking Photos Thames Edge Ground Breaking September 7th, 2013 On Saturday, September 7, 2013 Fairview held a ground breaking ceremony for Thames Edge, a community of new homes to be built less than half a mile from the Thames River in Groton Connecticut. Thames Edge is a well-planned construction project that will create 23 new homes during its first phase on the Fairview campus. Thames Edge represents a new phase of growth and development at Fairview. Partnering with architects at Amenta/Emma Architect and KBE Building Corporation, the Fairview team has planned a community with customizable universal design homes, a clubhouse, social spaces, fitness areas and access to the well respected continuum of care offered by Fairview. Included in photo from left to right: Representative Ted Moukawsher; Representative Elissa Wright; Mayor Heather Bond Somers; Chairman of Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Jim Bates; Independent Order of Odd Fellows of CT Grand Master John Miller, Sr. and Odd Fellows Healthcare, Inc. President Vincent Barbieri Thames Edge at Fairview Well respected. Well planned. Well being. There are only a few floor plans left to choose from. Reserve your new maintenance-free home today! For more information, call Sandra Hawes at 860-445-3235 or email her at hawes@fairviewct.org Included in photo from left to right: Odd Fellows Home of CT President C. Henry Lucas; Odd Fellows Healthcare, Inc. President Vincent Barbieri; Faith, Hope & Charity President Constance Kloskowski; Representative Elissa Wright; Representative Ted Moukawsher; Fairview CEO & Administrator James Rosenman; Independent Order of Odd Fellows of CT Grand Master John Miller and Mayor Heather Bond Somers Included in photo from left to right: KBE Building Corporation Principal Simon Etzel; Strategic Building Solutions Project Manager Michael Bouwman; DiCesare Bentley Principal Clint Brown; Fairview CEO & Administrator James Rosenman; Amenta Emma Architects Principal Robert Emma and KBE Building Corporation Preconstruction Manager Nigel Light Some of our future Thames Edge Residents
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 4 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS We want to thank the donors listed below who made a contribution to Fairview during the period May 20, 2013 through August 31, 2013. Donations made in honor of or in memory of individuals may have been designated for one of the following; Annual Fund, Residents Fund or Land Development Fund. Your support directly benefits our residents and helps to enhance their quality of life, Thank You! Annual Fund Harry Colonis Judith Fales Francis Mather Shozo Narita Roger Panciera Rita Steward Susan Terkanian Bette Thomson Residents' Fund Arthur Swan Independent Order of Odd Fellows Niantic Lodge #17 Welcome Rebekah Lodge #47 Fairview Endowment William Loomis Grants and Contributions AHEPA New London Foundation Inc Chelsea Groton Bank Independent Order of Odd Fellows Niantic Lodge #17 Lions Club of Groton Rotary Club of Mystic Saving Institute Bank & Trust Welcome Rebekah Lodge #47 Matching Gifts Matching Gifts from Pfizer Foundation for David Gebhard, Shannon Flewelling, Karen Popp In Memory of Mary Aiello Paula Reid In Memory of John Burns Eleanor Montgomery In Memory of Hazel Hutson Karlene Stinson Larry Wilson In Memory of Valerie Duerr Nancy Weber In Memory of John and Betty Krauth Marilyn Wronowski In Memory of Yvette Miner William Miner In Memory of David Munson Patricia Munson In Honor of Sophie Koncinski Janet Burke In Honor of George P. Ververis, Jr. W. Wynn Riley Chelsea Groton Check Presentation Special thanks to Chelsea Groton Bank for their commitment to Fairview! The Chelsea Groton Foundation has committed $25,000 over 5 years for Fairview's Land Development project. This is their second installment. In this photo is Harry Colonis, Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank; Tricia Cunningham, Director of Development at Fairview; James Rosenman, Administrator & CEO at Fairview; Anne Ogden, Chelsea Groton Bank Waterford Branch Manager. Mary Pearl Celebrates 80 Years of Grange Membership On Sunday, June 8th, we celebrated Mary Pearl's 80 continuous years of Grange membership. Five members from the Preston City Grange were present - Master: Joe LoPresti, Secretary: Mary Medbery, Dick Tarryk, son: John LeVangie, and daughter: Eloise "Buttons" Harrison. Also in attendance were daughter: Sue Schmidt, daughter in law, Carolyn LeVangie and Fairview roommate: Dot Strickland. The celebration was held in the Bistro at Fairview and Master, Joe LoPresti presented the recognition to Mary Pearl. Dick Tarryk provided musical entertainment. A cake was enjoyed in celebration of this milestone.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 5 CAR RAFFLE PARTICIPANTS Dori Abele Jill Adams Mark Adams Diane Aguzzi Dana Allen Jacqueline Almeida Dean Anderson Mary Anderson J. Andruskiewicz Ed Andruskiewicz Ann Anselmo Vincent Antonelli John Arasimowicz Roger Arguelles Joseph Atwood Joseph Baldi Yannoula Ballassi Daemeon Banks Donna Barber-Dunn David Bareford John Barkley Eileen Barkley Estrich Michael Barrett Chris Barry Jim Bates Mary Beaulieu Anita Beebe Kathleen Bellicchi Geri-Anne Benning Greg Benoit Shannon Berson Kenneth Binder John Bitters Jack Brady Rebecca Braverman Norman Braverman Randall Brooks David Brown Patti Brown Mary & Alan Buck MaryAnn Burkard Bonnie Butcher-Smith Phil Butto Joan Caivano Malcolm & Ellen Cameron Robert Campbell Joe Canavan Thomas Carbone Michael Caronia, Jr. Susan Carpenter Robert Carson Jack Cervera John Cervione Francis Chamberland Greg Cluff Robin Coatsworth Roger Codding Sean Coleman Harry Colonis, Jr. Harry Colonis, Sr. William Colonis Stephen Colonis Fred Commentucci Nancy Costa Paul Coutu Frank & Carolyn Crandall Paul Cravinho Jean Creaven Tony Cronin Herb Cummings Keith Cunningham Melissa Cunningham Philip Cwynar Joan Damon Robert Davis Stacey DeBruin Larry DeLong Mark Densmore Jerry Desmond Kim Deveau Chris Deveau Donn Dolce Lea Doran William Dougherty Lucy Doyle Greg Drab Nancy Driscoll Danielle Drugan Marilee Dull Jonathan Duncklee Joanne Eck Robert Elwood James & Patricia Evans Susan Falk Jim Falkowski Gary Farrugia Norbert Fay Pete and Donna Fedors Patricia Fialkosky Eric Filardi Donald Fiore Virginia Firgeleski John Firgeleski Stephen Forbes Russell Fowler Darrell Fox JoAnn Francisconi Randall Frink Susan Fusconi Marian Galbraith Debra Gates George Gianakos Lisa Gibbs Raymond Gill Steven Giuffre Soll Goldenthal Joanne Golembeski Michael Golembeski Edward Goscicki Martin Gottesdiener Joseph Gramlich Ernie Grant Rich Gravel Sue Gray Matt Greene Marguerite Groux Robert Guffey Patricia Gunnison Gary Hall Jim Hammel George Hammel JR. Jennifer Hardy Paul Harrington Evelyn Harris Eloise Harrison William Hart Mary Hartman Dee Hauber Conrad Heede Betty Helbig Matthew Hewes Burt Hobby Ken Huminksi Nancy Jankovich John Jasys Josephine Joseph Edie & Marshall Kalin Jennifer Kane Nancy Kapple Nancie Keenan Robert Kelley Evelyn Kennedy RB Kent Linda Kidder Michael Killoran Sean Kim Rowland Kinkler Bill Kobrock Ken Kopchik Susan Kraynak Mary & Dennis Kubesh David Labbe Kathleen LaCroix Judith Land Catherine Lange Neal & Jane Lasen Bobruff Linda Lee Rosangela Leopoldino Richard Lester Bryan Letson, Sr Richard Leuchner William Lilley Raymond Lima Susan Linda Judith Liskiewics Jerry Lokken Travis Lombardi Joseph Lopes Farrel Loughlin Hank Lucas Steve Luft David Mackey Howard Macomber Ted Malahias Dennis Malkowski James Malloy George Manolakis Mary Manolakis Cety Marino Jeff Marshall George Mathanool James Maurer Winifred Mayo Ed McCabe Edward McDermott, M.D. Shirley McFadden Sebastian McGarigle Liz McKee Karen McLaughlin Kathleen McNamara Jan Miller James Mitchell Terry Mitchell ShahzadaMohammad Iqbalgill Michael Mondello Cheryl Monteiro Courtney Moore Kevin Morin Cynthia Morlock Chris & Edie Morren Cynthia Morrison Bridget Morrissey Betsy Moukawsher Allison Nasin Wilfred Nelson Ralph Nesci Philip Newbury Robert Niderno Robert Niles Nolan Nixon Angela Nizzardo Paul Nunes Daniel Obercon Jim O'Boyle Lian Obrey Todd O'Donnell Dennis Owen David Padgett, Sr David Page Ralph Paige Dean Panagos George Papathanasiou Peter Pappas Kiran Parekh John Parker Robert Piel Kim Piscatelli Susan Pochal Kate Poole Dennis Popp David Preka Fred Price Janet Przybysz Paul Puhacz Kevin Quinn Farouk Rajab Michael Rauh Lawrence Reid Connie Reid David Reindel Tim Reitz Christopher Reust Fred Revoir & Danielle Acree Karen Ricci Cynthia Riffle W. Wynn Riley Stacey Ritchotte Daniel Robichaud Ellen Rosenfeldt Mary Roy Neil Ryan Frank Saccomandi III Dominic Schioppo, Jr Suzanne Schmidt Ana Schneider John Scott Marilyn Searle Mary Sepowitz Nate Servidio Susan Shepherd Donald Sherman John Silsby Tony Silvestri Thomas Simons Paul Sistare Robert Smith Warren Smith James Smith Bill Smith Shirley Smith Charles Smith, Jr. Karma Smith-Sabino Mike Sollenberger John Sousoulas Ellen Spring Dan Spring Trevor Spring Matthew Spring Bill Stanley Ken Startz Ed Stebbins Constance Stoddard Mary Stonely Stonington Lodge #26 I.O.O.F. Margaret Stoven James Streeter Cecelia Sullivan Peter Swan Robert Tabor Stephen Tavernier Allan Taylor Daniel Terrell Ed Terris Elizabeth Tetlow Joshua Theodore Greg Thevenet Paul & Mary Thomas Sue Thomson, Liz Weeks & Danette Capalbo Susette Tibus Kevin Tobey Cherielin Toporowski Elvis Torres Peggy Trakas Alayne Treadway Patricia Turgeon Tim Urban Jayne Valente Walter Valentine Jr George Ververis, Jr Gordon Videll Charlie Vigorita Juan Villamizar Jennifer Vincent Ron Wadsworth Christine Wagner Seth Wakeman Leslie Wallington Mark Walston George Weller Eileen West Norton Wheeler Patricia Whitaker Tina White Blunt White Daniel Whitman Wendy Whitmore Gail Wildes Frank Winkler Allan Wirkala Richard Witzmann Julia & Chris Wood Marilyn Wronowski Karen Yu Paula Zeiner Karen Zelvin
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 6 Recreation Tidbits Recently Held Activities: June 5 th Entertainment by Fran Pendola 11 th Entertainment by Eric Covino 14 th Sabbath Service 14 th Fathers Day celebration 17 th Mystery ride 18 th Entertainment by Dick Tarryk 24 th Mystery ride 26 th Family dinner July 8 th Entertainment by Bob Diquatro 9 th Picnic on the patio 12 th Mystery ride 13 th Entertainment by Fran Pendola 17 th Entertainment by Nicholas King 24 th Intergenerational Bingo 30 th Entertainment by Skye August 5 th Entertainment by Eric Covino 12 th Entertainment by John Banker 13 th Picnic on the patio 20 th Intergenerational picnic/ magic show and snow cones 22 nd Cotton candy making 24 th Al Burtons mobile farm 26 th Birthday party 30 th Waterford country school mobile farm animals September 2 nd Labor day sing along 4 th Entertainment By Bob Anderson 5 th Rosh Hashanah celebration 9 th Dine out 16 th Entertainment 20 th Entertainment by Frank Pendola 23 rd Entertainment by Bob Diquatro 24 th Caring Concepts clothing company 30 th Birthday party Fairview ROCK Committee Recognizing Outstanding Character and Kindness Almost two years ago Fairview established a committee that would be organized and overseen by a different group of staff members on a yearly basis. This committee was a way for the staff of Fairview to be recognized for their achievements, participate in appreciation gatherings, give back to the community by supporting local charities and build facility wide morale. It was decided to call it the ROCK committee which stands for Recognizing, Outstanding, Character and Kindness. The ROCK committee solely depends on donations and money they earn through various fundraisers to be able to support the events they hold. The ROCK committee is always accepting new unused items that can be used for fundraisers along with monetary gifts so that we can continue the staff recognition programs and charitable giving. On behalf of all members of the ROCK committee, Fairview staff and supported charities, we thank you in advance for your support. If you are interested in making a contribution please contact Tomi Stanley, committee chair at extension 426. Rotary Club of Mystic Donates to Fairview Thank You To Our Youth Volunteers On behalf of Fairview and the Therapeutic Recreation Department, we would like to thank our youth volunteers that contributed many hours this past summer. Mia, Sterling, Sam, Chelsea and Emily thank you for making our residents' summer extra bright. You all were such a big help in our day to day activities and special events, the residents always looked forward to seeing your bright smiles. Have a wonderful school year and we look forward to seeing all of you during your school breaks. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Mystic for your generous $300.00 donation to Fairview. We are so grateful for your continued support of our organization. In this picture is John Vincent, 2012-2013 President, Rotary Club of Mystic and Tricia Cunningham, Director of Development & Community Relations, Fairview.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 7 Fairview s 11th Annual & Date: Saturday, November 2, 2013 Silent and Live Auction Preview at 5:30PM Silent Auction will end at 6:45PM Live Auction begins at 7:00PM Location: Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT Cost: $25.00 per person Contact Tricia Cunningham for tickets 860-448-4722 Special thanks to our Lead Sponsor Auction Hors d oeuvres and exquisite desserts from some of the area s finest restaurants will be available for your enjoyment along with complimentary servings of wine. Pianist Peter Emanuel will entertain from 5:30 7:00 Our auctioneer is Daniel Buck Soules, Daniel Buck Soules appeared for eleven years as an independent appraiser on the PBS television program Antiques Roadshow. This is a wonderful opportunity to bid on the many silent and live auction items such as golf packages, pieces of art, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, dishes or other items of interest. Proceeds from this year s auction will be used to enhance Fairview s memory care services and for the unrestricted annual fund. Contact Tricia Cunningham at 860-448-4722, cunninghamt@fairviewct.org for more information. Fairview Odd fellows Home of CT - 235 Lestertown Road, CT 06340 www.fairviewct.org
Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT 06340 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #455 New London, CT 06320 Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 8 Testimonial from Pam Niles Thank you for keeping me on your lists. My mother, Katherine (Kitty) Muller, passed away at Fairview July 19, 2012, after four years there. Fairview was always a place set apart from others. Although aspects of the facility itself are important to families, such as its geographic location on the water, its cleanliness, and the wonderful opportunity the Bistro provides for residents and family alike, among other things, in my opinion, Fairview's most important attribute was its employees. From the people in the kitchen (how can I forget Regina and Cecilia), to the maintenance workers, to the housekeepers, to the Recreation department, to the aides (Joanne Smith and Maguerita were saints among many!), and of course, the nurses (so many, I'm afraid to start naming them, lest I forget someone; (although Helen DeCiantis was very special to my mother), Deb Morgan, who as someone in her position was so approachable, so patient, and so caring, I could go on. Not only was my mother treated like family, so was I. Day to day, there were many caring people that worked at Fairview that didn't treat what they did as "just a job." And in her last hours, in addition to the exceptional care my mother received, the love shown to my mother was heartwarming and extraordinary. I cannot express what that means to me. 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. I will be forever grateful to the many people who cared for my mother. Thank you to all at Fairview. Pam Niles