Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 1 Point O View The Newsletter of the Fairview Family Fall 2010 Inside This Issue Administrator s Message 1 Fairview Auction 1 Development Report 2 Thank You To Our Donors 3 Car Raffle Participants 4 Testimonial From The Steinrich Family Communications Plus Donates Lights Testimonial From Nancy Hileman Volunteer Service Awards 5 Stonington Lodge #26 Provides Scholarships Fairview Resident Celebrates Milestone Birthday Welcome Rebekah Lodge Continues Giving To Fairview In A Big Way Dime Bank Makes Generous Donation Volunteer Spotlight 7 Recreation Tidbits 7 Culture Change At Fairview 7 Camp Connecticut Receives Playground Equipment Fairview Wish List 8 Hinrichs Testimonial 8 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 A word from the Administrator Plans by Fellowship Manor, our senior living apartment complex, are moving forward to convert our former child day care center into four stunning apartments. We recently had our plans approved by the Town of Groton Zoning Board as well as the Planning Board. After a Site Review public hearing early in September we will be able to apply for a building permit and begin the renovations. It is anticipated that the construction time will take approximately four months. The luxury one bedroom and two bedroom apartments each have their own private entrances from the outside, along with spacious patios overlooking the Thames River. Open kitchens with granite counters compliment these carefully designed units that have been designed for the comfort and enjoyment of the tenant. Persons interested in more information regarding these units should contact Mary Stonely, Director of Fellowship Manor, at (860) 445-7478 ext 443. James K. Malloy, Administrator FAIRVIEW AUCTION ONLY WEEKS AWAY! Saturday, November 6 Door Open at 6:00pm Please see the enclosed flyer for details and for opportunities to be a sponsor or to donate an item. Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor Independent Retirement Living Point O View Publisher David Brown Editor Mary Sepowitz
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Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 3 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS We wish to thank our supporters listed below who made a donation to Fairview during the period of May 26, 2010 through August 19, 2010. (Please note that all car raffle donors are listed on page 4). Annual Fund: L. Earl Gray Hayri Izgi Thomas & Karin Mullin Marjorie Spinnato Stephen Terry Lodge #59 Auction Sponsorships: American Ambulance Connecticare Curtin Motor Livery Patricia Fialkosky Jerry Olson Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Lathrop Vending, Inc. R.B. Kent Nursing Fund: In Memory of Diane Arnold: UPS Nursing Fund: In Memory of Louise Ann Brown: Edie & Marshall Kalin Nursing Fund: In Memory of Cecelia Mandler: Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. 189 Jamie Mackta Grants: Chelsea Groton Bank Foundation Groton Rotary Club Pfizer Foundation Savings Institute Welcome Rebekah Lodge #37 Recreation Fund: Betty & Arthur Swan Welcome Rebekah Lodge #37 In Memory of Elliott Barnes: Ann Barnes In Memory of Louise Ann Brown: Gregory Benoit William Berluti Nancy Driscoll Virginia Firgeleski Catherine Lange In Memory of Mario Debari, Jr.: John Waterhouse In Memory of Gregor Hileman: Barbara Dutton Nancy Hileman Mary Stober Matthew Stober Marilyn Wronowski In Memory of William Jacobsen: Joan Cohn Jean Sponseller In Memory of Frances Johnson: American Legion 12 th District In Memory of Theodore Lafemina: Robert Campbell In Memory of Ruth & George Louis: Marilee Dull In Memory of Cecelia Mandler: Benjamin Coleman George Dieter Billy Joe Foreman Nancy LeMay Donald Pontbriant Kathleen Sala John Tubman In Memory of Mary Petersen: Helen Benoit Irene Carlson Joan Davidson Nancy Driscoll Joseph Falik Billy Joe Foreman Drema Kalajian Catherine Lange Irene Murdoch Marjorie Spinnato John Wood In Memory of Guido Slangen: John Waterhouse In Memory of Mary Slimak: Richard Slimak In Memory of Richard & Dorothy Steinreich: John Burns Ann & Kenneth Kazmar Burton Underwood Westridge Gardens Condo Assn. In Memory of Josephine Thomson: Raymond Diguilio Renie Dyer Viola Ficarro Peoples Bank In Memory of Almon Waterhouse: John Waterhouse
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 4 CAR RAFFLE PARTICIPANTS Dennis Algiere Karen Allen Dean Anderson Joseph Baldi David Banks Lila Bareford Michael Barrett Christine Barry Daniel Barry Charles & Anita Beebe Kathleen Bellicchi Paul Belmonte Gerri-Anne Benning William Berluti Kenneth Binder Ryan Bishop John Bitters Judy Blair David Bond Kevin Bowler Walter Boyle Gail Breslin Sandy Brindamour Barry Britton Randy Brooks Walter Brown Patti Brown William Brown Louise Brown Joseph Brum Jason Brum Thomas Brunnock Kem Bruno William Buckley Mary Ann Burkard Raymond Butkus John Buzenski Donald Byles Colin Campbell Richard Campbell Joseph Canavan Jack Canty Danette Capablo Gary Cardella Paul Cartelli, Sr. Paul Cartelli, Jr. Donovan Carter Jack Cervera John Cervione Henry Chamberlain Peter Chartier Todd Cipriani Greg Cluff Timothy Coburn Stuart Cole Robert Collins Sharon Colonis Harry Colonis James Colonis Cheryl Colonni Jay Conway Barbara Corvello Gene Coviello Joanne Cristiano Paul Cuminale Herb Cummings Philip Cwynar Louis Daniels Richard Davies Stacey DeBruin Michael Demcsak Ted DeNicola Mark Densmore Tim Desabrais Kimberly Deveau Janet Devine Helen Dey John DiBona Catherine Didato George Dieter Donald DiLauro Jerry Dillon Donn Dolce Caroline Dolezal Sarah Dolezal Patrick Dolezal Robert Donovan William Drago Peter Driscoll Nancy Driscoll William Duggan William Dunn Jean Dupont Steven Durkee Robert Elwood Judith Fales Michael Falk Barbara Fay Ingrid Feddersen Donna Fedors Sean Ferguson Patricia Fialkosky Edward Fialkosky Donald Fiore Jana Flaherty Stephen Forbes Susie Forbes Darrell Fox Jean Fradet Mary Francis Margaret Francis JoAnn Francisconi Marvin Fried Doug Frink John Gagliardi Heidi Gallen Sharon Garland Michael Gates Deborah Gates Joseph Gemma Leah Genido Richard Georgetti Larry Gerrish George Gianakos Robert Ginnerty Steven Giuffre Wendy Goff Mark Goldberg Robert Gorman Brandon Grabor Joseph Gramlich L. Earl Gray Ralph Greggs Matthew Griffin Darlene Guillot Anthony Gwiazdowski Gary Hall Edward Hallisey James Hammel George Hammel Jen Hardy Evelyn Harris Michael Haveles Thomas Healy Raymond Heath Matthew Hewes Nancy Hileman Hoops & Jensen Jeff Horton Vicki Houseman Robert Howbrigg Catherine Hughes Nancy Jankovich Robert Jasminski Marshall & Edie Kalin Susie Kania Virginia Karnosky Nancie Keenan R.B. Kent Linda Kidder Msgr. Donald Kiernan Michael Killoran Paul Kilmartin Stephen King Mary Kubesh Kathleen LaCroix Al Lamy Judith Land Catherine Lange David Langlois Maura Laudone Robert Lazzerini William Leary David Lee Michael Lee Linda Lefebvre Joseph Lenczycki Rosangela Leopoldino Richard Lester Linda Letz Richard Leuchner Mathilde Levesque Thomas Lewis Susan Linda Frank Locastro Sabrina Loeb Michael Lombardi Thomas Londregan Hank Lucas Stephen Luft Jill Lusk Michael Lynch Bryan Lynch Jeanne Machado Howard Macomber Joseph Macrino William MacWilliams Paul Maguire Brian Maher Theodore Malahias Dennis Malkowski Thomas Malloy James Malloy William Malloy Ann Malloy Diane Martin James Maurer Peter McCarthy Edward McDermott Joseph McDowell James McGrath Kevin McGuire Thomas & Karen McLaughlin Edward McLaughlin Judith McLaughlin Larry McMahon Kevin McMahon THIS YEAR S CAR RAFFLE WINNER: NANCY SPIGEL FROM LEDYARD, CT CONGRATULATIONS NANCY!!! Kathleen McNamara H. Kenneth McNulty Stephen McPherson Paul McReavy Robert Mecca David Meegan Donald Messier William Miller Glenn Miller Janet Mislick Terry Mitchell Michael Mondello Carl Morello Deborah Morgan Kevin Morin Cynthia Morlock Charles Mullaney Thomas Mullin Steven Napolillo George McCullen Michael Nelson Niantic Lodge #17 Robert Niderno Suzanne Niermeyer Robert Niles Nolan Nixon Nancy O Connell Lian Obrey Chris Obrey Lorna Occhialini John Ollquist Joseph O Shea David Overton Ralph Paglieri Dean Panagos Roger Panciera Kiran Parekh John Parker Mark Patterson Gary Paul David Padgett Roger Pearson Marie Perkins Louis Perrota Robert Perry Deborah Pettini Katie & Joe Pierpaoli Kim Piscatelli Kathleen Poole Susan Potter Michael Prairie Fred Price Frank Proto Blair Quasnitchka James Quinn Kevin Quinn Patrick Ramge Larry Reid Connie Reid Robert Reilly James Reilly Mary Ann Richards W. Wynn Riley Jonathan Rivera Daniel Robichaud Arthur Robinson Kathleen Rochon Esti Roosli Joseph Rushworth Meredith Russell Rod & Kathleen Ryan William Ryan Frank Saccomandi Patricia Saint Aubin David Salzillo Stephen Sanford Jamie Scanlon William Schmidt Dominic Schioppo, Sr. Dominic Schioppo, Jr. Susan Schumacher Marilyn Searle Stephen Senosk Mary Sepowitz Ronald Serra Walter & Louise Shanaman William Shea Russell Sheikowitz David Silvia Thomas Simones John Skalko Warren Smith Bonnie Butcher Smith Robert Smith Chuck Sneddon Michael Sollenberger Andrew Sorbo Nancy Spigel Marjorie Spinnato Elizabeth St. Marie Linda Stein Edward Steward Mary Stonley Margaret Stoven Millie Stubelick Submarine Car Wash Timothy Sullivan Cecelia Sullivan Charles Sunderland Art & Betty Swan Robert Sweeney George Sylvestre Anthony Sylvestre Mark Sylvia David Syner Ronald Szejner Robert Tabor Harry Tamuel Deborah Tasoulas Gregory Thevenet Denis Thibeault Barbara Thomas Susette Tibus Monica Tijerina Ralph Tomei Elvis Torres Frank & Peg Trainor Peggy Trakas Alayne Treadway Timothy Urban Vincent Ursino John Valliere Robert VanAmburgh George Ververis, Jr. Charles Vigorita Juan Villamizar Jennifer Vincent Seth Wakeman Loretta Walker Lynda Way David Webster Dennis Wentraub Derek Wesley Timothy West Eileen West Nort Wheeler Pat Whitaker Blunt White Allan Wirkala Agnes Wojdyla Julie Wood Elissa Wright Marilyn Wronowski Shirley Yerrington Karen Yu William Zaryski
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 5 June 21, 2010 TESTIMONIAL FROM THE STEINRICH FAMILY I am writing on behalf of the family of Dolores and Richard Steinreich. We would like to thank the entire staff of Fairview for the exceptional care that was given to our father and mother over the past 3 years. Mere words cannot express the gratitude we have for the Fairview employees from every department. Our parents were treated with sincere kindness, compassion, patience and respect. We will never forget the Fairview family. God bless you all. Sincerely, Donna Gregory Lynn Macdonald TESTIMONIAL FROM NANCY HILEMAN July 23, 2010 I am writing to express my appreciation for the excellent care given to Greg during the five months he lived at Fairview. It has been very inspiring to observe the competent, caring and cheerful staff as they help each resident and respond to their individual needs. Everything about Fairview is designed to make living there as interesting as possible. The Library, the recreation room and patio, numerous sitting rooms, the Bistro, the courtyard, the beautiful grounds and that marvelous view all add a very special quality to life there. And the range of daily activities is amazing. A contribution is enclosed in appreciation of the high quality of your staff who made Greg s final days as comfortable as possible. Sincerely, Nancy Hileman COMMUNICATIONS PLUS DONATES LIGHTS Fairview is the recipient of a new set of hazard lights compliments of Communications Plus located in Norwich, Connecticut. Maintenance employee David Jones, seated in the truck, suggested that Fairview purchase hazard lights for safety reasons to use when plowing snow. When Communications Plus learned of our need they stepped forward and made the donation. Fairview is very grateful for this gift. VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS Fairview held a special dinner for all of its volunteers on June 17. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. Two volunteers achieved this distinction. Pictured with their citations are Tiffany and Tim Stanley. Tiffany logged 417 volunteer hours and received the gold award. Tim had 570 hours and earned the prestigious Presidents award. He received a letter from the President and a gold pin. The hours were accumulated over the past year. Overall there are over 170 individuals who volunteer at Fairview.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 6 STONINGTON LODGE #26 PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS Four $1,000 scholarships were presented to students from Stonington, Fitch and Ella T. Grasso Technical High Schools at the lodge s annual roll call dinner on June 9. The roll call dinner accounts for all m e m - bers of t h e l o d g e including deceased m e m - b e r s. Service awards are also p r e - sented. The schools mentioned above are all located in southeastern Connecticut. The lodge has been providing these awards for the past several years. They are based on merit and financial need. There were twenty-three applications this year. Recipients of the scholarships were: (L-R) Kent Beebe and Skylar Bareford (Stonington High), and Victoria Herdman (Grasso Tech). Unable to addend the presentation was Veronica Bacong from Fitch High. FAIRVIEW RESIDENT CELEBRATES MILESTONE BIRTHDAY On July 30 a very special birthday party was held in the first floor dining room at F a i r v i e w. Matilda Logan became the oldest resident at Fairview when she celebrated her 103 rd. birthday. Pictured with Matilda are: (L-R) Sarah Stanley, volunteer coordinator, Katherine Muller, Fairview resident, Renita Iturrino, recreation staff, Tomi Stanley, director of recreation, Matilda, Basil Roosli, recreation staff, and Maureen Wesche, Fairview resident. WELCOME REBEKAH LODGE CONTINUES GIVING TO FAIRVIEW IN A BIG WAY The Welcome Rebekah Lodge #47 recently made a very significant $6,000.00 donation to Fairview. This gift was used to purchase 10 O x y g e n Concentrators. Fairview previously had been renting these tanks at a substantial monthly cost. Pictured demonstrating the new Concentrators are Cindy Mantle, Unit Secretary, and Deb Morgan RN, Director of Nursing. The Welcome Lodge has been a tremendous supporter of Fairview over the past several years. DIME BANK MAKES GENEROUS DONATION The Dime Bank Foundation awarded Fairview a $1,000 grant in May. This grant will be used to help further the implementation of the electronic medical records system. Dime Bank established their foundation in 1998 enabling support for local charities and to give back to the communities it serves. Fairview has been very fortunate to receive not only this grant but similar awards over the past several years. Fairview was one of only nineteen organizations that received funding from this grant cycle. Pictured presenting the award to David Brown, Director of Development at Fairview, is Nancy Potter, Branch Manager at the New London Dime Bank office.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 7 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT VICTORY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH PARISHIONERS Several parishioners from the Victory Bible Baptist Church in Ledyard have been holding Sunday church services in Fairview s auditorium for the past 14 years. They visit on the 1 st and 3 rd. Sunday of each month. Between 15 and 20 Fairview residents take part in this service. Reverend Bob Tynan leads the group in prayer. Mr. & Mrs. Elden Clemons along with their daughters provide spiritual singing. The residents who attend enjoy this service and look forward to their visits. The Pastor of the congregation is Jesse Smith. Pastor Smith also leads special memorial services throughout the year at Fairview. Pictured with the Clemons family and other parishioners is Pastor Smith (rear, center) and Reverend Bob Tynan (extreme left). RECREATION TIDBITS Recently Held Events June 1 st intergenerational outing 8 th dine out 11 th entertainment by Nicholas King 15 th dine out 17 th volunteer appreciation dinner 19 th Father s Day social 21 st intergenerational social 22 nd family dinner 23 rd honor our military 25 th entertainment by Eric Covino 29 th caring concepts July 1 st honor our veterans at the Nautilus 7 th picnic on Thames Room patio 10 th entertainment by Eric Covino 13 th intergenerational outing 15 th cocktail party 19 th dine out 26 th dine out 28 th Picnic 29 th memorial service 30 th birthday party entertainment by Richard Tarryk August 3 rd intergenerational outing 10 th entertainment by Judy Hall 13 th mystery ride 14 th Marias Portuguese kitchen 20 th visit to the Groton senior center 24 th mystery ride 27 th birthday party entertainment by Bob Sundman Upcoming Events September 7 th Brian Gillie entertains 8 th intergenerational picnic 24 th birthday party 30 th harvest dinner October 6 th Glaziers clothiers 15 th entertainment by Nick King 19 th Sunshine Chorus 26 th intergenerational Halloween party 29 th birthday party November 2 nd intergenerational outing CULTURE CHANGE AT FAIRVIEW Over the past several years we have been in the p r o c e s s o f changing the culture at Fairview from one of an institution to one with a more home-like atmosphere. The Culture Change Committee meets regularly to keep the process moving. Staff has been very cooperative helping to implement this new way of thinking. Two employees were recently presented Culture Change pins for their efforts - Deb Morgan (L), Director of Nursing, and Sue Thomson, Social Services Coordinator. Both go above and beyond their normal responsibilities to enhance the lives of our residents. We commend them and all of our staff for their continued diligence in making culture change an everyday priority. CAMP CONNECTICUT RECEIVES PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Several members of the Stonington and Stephen Terry lodges spent a considerable amount of time and energy transferring playground items from Fairview s now closed Child Development Center to the camp. The camp is owned by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Connecticut and is located in the towns of Hebron and Colchester, Connecticut. An annual picnic was held on August 7 for all Odd Fellows and Rebekah members and their families. Thirty-five members attended with several of the children taking advantage of the newly acquired and installed playground equipment. The camp is open to all members of the Connecticut Odd Fellows organization. The camp was established in 1967 and has 50 campsites. The camp does rent out space for outside groups. For more information regarding the camp please contact Rich Trudelle, camp vice president, at 860-536-9563.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 8 FAIRVIEW WISH LIST If you or someone you know would like to donate one of the items listed below please contact David Brown at 860-448-4722 or at brownd@oddfellowsct.com. Recumbent Bike Therapy Dept. Work Table Therapy Dept. CD Player w/gift Card for CD s. Recreation Dept. Umbrellas for the Bistro Patio Dietary Dept. Training Videos/DVDs Staff Development Three Compartment Stainless Steel Sink Dietary Dept. Updated Resources for Infection Control Infection Control Laptop Computer Infection Control Dept. Flat Screen Computer Monitors Administration/Nursing Desk Top Computer Work Stations Administration Electric Lift Chair/Recliner Therapy/Nursing Dept. Book Shelf for Library Recreation Dept. Bingo Prizes for Residents Costume Jewelry, Lotions...Recreation Dept. 22 Flat Screen Televisions for residents Recreation 18 Carpet Extractor Physical Plant Portable Air Compressor Physical Plant Vases...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, 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. TESTIMONIAL TO THE NURSES & STAFF AT FAIRVIEW August 9, 2010 Thank you for caring for Alma. Caring meant so much more than merely seeing to her needs. In my Mom s case caring meant giving and loving. I never doubted that love was a missing ingredient as you cared for her. I am so glad that we could bring her home to Fairview to spend her final hours. Thank you all! Ken & Laurie Hinrichs. Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT 06340 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #193 Groton, CT 06340