Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 1 Point O View The Newsletter of the Fairview Family Fall 2007 A Word from the Administrator James K. Malloy Inside This Issue Administrator s Message 1 New Dining Service 1 Fairview Receives $10,000 Grant From State of CT Fairview Receives Liberty Bank Grant Arthur Swan Cites Fairview Rehab Development Report 3 Car Raffle Donors 4 Car Raffle Donors (con t) 5 Fairview Helps the Community Car Raffle Winner Announced Recreation Department Up-coming Events Fairview Wish List 8 2 2 2 6 6 7 One of the hallmarks found within the Odd Fellows fraternity is the belief in recognizing the whole person; body, mind and spirit. In acknowledging this creed at Fairview, the Board of Directors, along with the entire staff, place an emphasis on providing a safe, caring, friendly, and innovative atmosphere where each resident s dignity, privacy, and personal needs are respected. In partnership with the residents, their families, and the staff, we are enhancing and improving the quality of life for our residents. Intergenerational programs with our child day care center, our restaurant (the Bistro), and the fine dining program are but a few of the many innovations that continue to put Fairview in a trend-setting position. We salute all those hardworking individuals who continually seek new challenges to make Fairview such an extraordinary facility. Residents of Fairview enjoy a fine dining experience in the first floor dining room. A special lunch is served on china and in a non-institutional atmosphere five days a week. Staff escort residents to and from their rooms to the dining room. This extra personal care has been very well received and is one more attempt to enhance the daily lives of our residents. Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Fellowship Manor Independent Retirement Living Friends Learning Together Child Development Center Editor Carol Boiselle
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family FAIRVIEW RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT FROM STATE OF CONNECTICUT Page 2 center. Pictured are (L-R): Rebecca Cruelles, director of the child development center, children from the center, Shelly Coon-Bernier, manager of the Liberty Bank Groton Office, Dick Woodworth, a resident of Fairview, Moneesha Cotton, personal banker at Liberty Bank, and Tomi Stanley, director of recreation at Fairview. LONGTIME STONINGTON LODGE #26 I.O.O.F. MEMBER CITES FAIRVIEW REHABILITATION GYM AND STAFF A $10,000 grant received from the State of Connecticut will be used to upgrade the security system at Fairview s child development center. Seven fixed cameras on the interior of the building, three outdoor cameras with three call boxes for the playgrounds, a video digital recorder and one 32 LCD monitor for all cameras will be installed as part of this project. A new desktop computer system will also be purchased for the center director to upgrade her capability to monitor the new security system. The Fairview Child Development Center opened in 2001 as a benefit for employees who needed daycare for their children. The center is licensed for 44 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 6 years. Approximately 25% are children of employees with the remainder coming from the local community. The center is accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children. FAIRVIEW RECEIVES LIBERTY BANK GRANT... Fairview was the recent recipient of a $1,500 grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation. This grant will be used to expand the existing intergenerational program already in place. This will include field trips, enrichment activities such as visiting storytellers and musicians, and new resource material on intergenerational activities. The intergenerational program has been of great benefit to our nursing home residents and a wonderful learning experience for our children at the child development Arthur Swan is a Mystic resident who can be found any morning at the local Tim Horton s coffee shop having a cup of Joe with the boys, his friends. He used to walk to the shop; however, as arthritis took its toll on his knee, he began to use a cane and finally a motorized scooter. Eventually, he decided to have a knee replacement. While visiting residents at Fairview he stopped into the Rehabilitation Department to see if we could meet his post-surgical needs. After seeing the 1,700 SF facility complete with recumbent bike, and speaking with the staff who assured him that his rehabilitation needs would be met, he decided that Fairview would be his facility of choice. Art spent six days at the Westerly Hospital following some unforeseen medical complications. He arrived at Fairview with only 45 degrees of knee flexion (bend); in order to sit comfortably you need to have 90-degree flexion. He was also experiencing pain that was limiting his tolerance for the therapy he needed to achieve his goal to return home. The medical staff quickly got his pain under control so he could begin his rehabilitation. Art arrived at Fairview needing assistance to walk with a walker... he went home with the needed 90-degree range of motion and was able to use a cane independently. On a recent visit to Fairview, I noticed he was walking with no assistance at all. I asked how he was doing and he said, You did a great job and I d certainly highly recommend Fairview to anyone who needs short-term rehabilitation after surgery. Jane Novak Rehabilitation Services Manager
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 3 DEVELOPMENT REPORT JUNE 16 THROUGH AUGUST 17 We wish to thank the donors listed below who contributed to Fairview during the period of June 16 through August 17. We are very fortunate to have such generous benefactors. (Please note that twenty-two donors were inadvertently left out of the last issue of the Point O View. Those contributions are included in this quarterly publication. We apologize for this oversight). Annual Fund: Frances Allyn Alexis Ann John Bitters Burgess Health Jeffrey Donovan Betty Fargo L. Earl Gray, Jr. Catherine Lange Jim Malloy Rocco Matarazzo Monitor Lodge #38 Kevin Morin Robert Smith Susan Teper Peggy Trakas Mr. & Mrs. Walter Turkowski Unity Rebekah Lodge #54 Welcome Rebekah Lodge #47 Norton Wheeler Winona Rebekah Lodge #8 Building Fund: Carlin Construction Hendel Petroleum Morgan & White Pfizer Foundation James O Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Petrick Hank Lucas Recreation Fund: Niantic Lodge #17 Residents Fund: Groton Ledyard Rotary Welcome Rebekah Lodge #47 Endowment Fund: Lawrence Bentley In Memory of Maria Noiva: Mr. & Mrs. William Schmidt In Memory of Audrey King: Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department Mr. & Mrs. George Sanders, Jr. In Memory of Robert Allyn: Frances Allyn In Memory of Violet Damon: April Britt In Memory of Roberta Wiersma: April Britt In Memory of Evelyn Kelly: April Britt In Memory of Auroa Diana: Gail Breslin Mr. & Mrs. Wayland Currie In Memory of Blanche Beatrice: Margaret Cataldi Angeline Cook S.N.E.H.A. In Memory of Cecilia Demers: Jenny Axson Elena Booth Miriam Booth Virginia Burger Virginia Highter Henry Patten Edward Pellegri Flora Pellegri Mr. & Mrs. David Velluti In Memory of David Munson: Patricia Munson In Memory of Peter Demilia: Staff at New Milford Public Library In Honor of Deborah Willard: John Waterhouse 2007 Fairview Auction Program Sponsors Grand Master ($1,500 - $2,500) Northeast Utilities Citizens Bank Rebekah s Society ($750-$1,499) Jamie Scanlon Fairview Associate ($200 -$749) ADP American Ambulance Curtain Motor Livery DiCesare-Bentley Dime Bank Mark Goldburg Hoops & Jensen, LLC Lathrop Vending, Inc Mohegan Sun Casino Smith Insurance Company Stephen Brouwer Landscape Tone Klear Sonics There are many ways to contribute to Fairview including: Annual Fund Endowment Child Development Center Memorial/Honorary Gifts Estate Planning/Planned Giving Gifts-in-kind Please contact David Brown, director of development, at 860-445-7478 or brownd@oddfellowsct.com if you would like more information.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 4 LIST OF CAR RAFFLE DONORS Peter Ablondi Ernie & Andrea Adamo Carol Adams Anne Ahern Jeff Aiosa Dennis Algiere Karen Allen Tom Amanti Arvid Anderson Henry Anderson Norman Anderson Dean Anderson Gina Andrews Alexis Ann James Aukerman Jack Bamford Barbara Barbato Vin Barbieri Scott Barclay Jeffrey Barclay David & Lila Bareford Mike Barrett Christine Barry Dan Barry Mary Beaulieu Ken Becker Bob Bellemore Kathleen Bello Paul Belmonte James Benedict Greg Benoit Larry Bentley Norm Beretta Bill Berluti Bobbie Beyers David Birtwistle Ryan Bishop John Bitters Henry Blansfield Chris Bole David Bond Patty Borovy Pat Bowden Kevin Bowler Tom Boyan Walter Boyle Jack Brady Bert Brady Tom Brayton Joe Brennan Howard Brensilver Gail Breslin Nancy Bridgman Sandy Brindamour Barry Britton Walter Brown Bill Brown David Brown Allen Brown Joe Brum Jason Brum Tom Brunnock Kem Bruno Lori Brynn Bill Buckley Dennis Burke John Burns Bob Buss Bonnie Butcher-Smith Ray Butkus John Butler Dick Campbell Colin Campbell Joe Canavan Gary Cardella Bob Cardosa Gratien Caron Paul Cartelli Paul Cartelli, Jr. Barbara Carvello Ron Ceccherini John Cervione Jim Chemielewski Plato Chrissos Tom Christie Lise Ciavaglia Todd Cipriani Kathleen Clarkin Butch Clary Lisette Clem Joe Clossick Tim Coburn Bill Colonia Harry Colonis Harry Colonis, Jr. Meg Connolly Frank Connolly Jay Conway Garrett Cooper Joe Costello Gene Coviello Mary Cram Joanne Cristiano Boyd & Linda Cristofori Jim Crozier Tricia Cunningham Steve Cyr Lou Daniels Tom Danilowicz Stacey DeBruin John DeCiantis Richard DelSesto Mike Demcsak Ted DeNicola Gary Deveau Kim Deveau David Deveau John DiBona Don DiLauro Debra DiNardo Louise Dinsmore Tom DiPaola Donn Dolce Sarah Dolezal Carl Donatello Bob Donovan Ted Donovan Michele Doucette Sharon Doukas Jeremy Doyle Bill Drago Betty Drew Peter Driscoll Nancy Driscoll Terri Drnec Cheryl Dudley Richard Duffy Bill Duggan Wally Dunn Steve Durkee Robert Elmer Jon Ericson Judith Fales Mike Falk Bud Fay Bob Ferreira Don Fiore Liz Flynn Ernest Forbes Steve Forbes Robert Fox Bill Frain Marvin Fried Len Friel John Gagliardi Elaine Gardner Paul Garrity John Garrity Debra Gates Lois Geary Joseph Gemma Lawrence Gerrish Bob Ginnerty Bob Gorman Ed Goss Mike Gould Joseph Gramlich Caron Gratien Greg Gravel Brian Gregory Richard Grenier Fred Guarino Tony Gwiazdowski Gary Hall Bill Hanley Parker Hanssen Jen Hardy Michael Haveles Tom Healy Ray Heath Thomas Heavren Laurie Heintz Vicki Houseman Bob Howbrigg Warren Howe Kevin Huettner Catherine Hughes Steve Irwin Ray Isacco Hayri Izgi Jane Jackson Nancy Jankovich Robert Jasminski Ed Jones Kathy Jones Marshall & Edie Kalin James Kane Sue Kania Virginia Karnosky Ann Kelley Joe Kendy Bob Kennedy R.B. Kent Msgr. Donald Kiernan Michael Killoran Paul Kilmartin Rowland Kinkler Linda Kirbus Frank Kirbus Dennis Kubesh Kathleen LaCroix Don Lafontaine John Lalli Roland LaMorge Al Lamy Rick Lamy Catherine Lange David Langlois Leslie Lanzieri Cynthia Lashley
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 5 LIST OF CAR RAFFLE DONORS (con t) John Laughton Georgamari Lavariere Tom Leahy Mike Lee Dave Lee Garry Legein Hugh Lena Paul Lenahan Joe Lenczycki Mike Leonard Dick Leonard Richard Lester Richard Leuchner Ray Levesque Til Levesque Robert Lindgren Frank Locastro Mike Lombardi Tom Londregan Hank Lucas Steve Luft Michael Lynch Bryan Lynch Don MacDonald Lynn MacDonald Jeanne Machado Bob Mackey Paul Maguire Brian Maher Dennis Malkowski Tom Malloy Ann Malloy James Malloy Bill Malloy Louise Malone Marios Precision Co. David Martinelli Fred Mason Robert Mathieu James Maurer Andy Maynard Peter McCarthy Carol McCarthy Mike McCormack Ed McDermott Joseph McDowell Warren McGoldrick Mark McGovern Jim McGrath Kevin McGuire Joan McIvor Richard McKenna Tom McLaughlin Ed McLaughlin Kevin McMahon Greg McMahon Larry McMahon Kathleen McNamara Ken McNulty Bob Mecca Martha Meng Don Messier Glen Miller William Miller Mary Minton Ann Molak Emil Molinaro Linda Morad Meg Morelli Kevin Morin Chuck Mullaney Tom & Karin Mullin Joe Murgo Jeanne Murray Dani Musso Steve Napolillo Mike Nelson Bill Nero Niantic Lodge #17 Bob Niderno Paul Nunes James O'Boyle Joe O'Hara Michael Olenski John Ollquist Ralph Paglieri Donna Palumbo Roger Panciera George Papathanasiou Kiran Parekh Glenn Parkes Janet Pascal Mark Patterson Roger Pearson Lou Perrotta Tom Perrotta Robert Perry Bob Perugini Kim Piscatelli Dave Piscopiello Don Plamondon Dennis Popp Fred Price Frank Proto Marcia Proto Rita Provatas Blair Quasnitschka Quick N' Kleen Car Wash Ken Quirk Pat Ramge Rebecca Ramos Sharon Rebein William & Sharon Regan Susan Reyher Connie Reid Larry Reid Kathy & Carl Reidemeister Eric Reidemeister James Reilly Bob Reilly Dave Reindel W. Wynn Riley Sandy Rinaldi Frank Rivera Andy Robinson Don Rowley Joe Rushworth Lisa Ryan Kathi Ryan Marlene Salaun David Salzillo Diane Sanfilippo Steve Sanford George Santopietro Jamie Scanlon Dom Schioppo William Schmidt Darlene Schoenrock Philip Scholl Al Scullin Marilyn Searle Steve Senosk Mary Sepowitz John Shanahan Tim Shanahan Walt Shanaman Bill Shea Tony Sheridan Jody Simpson John Skalko Bill Slattery Warren Smith Bob Smith Tammy Sollenberger Marjorie Spinnato Ellen Spring Julia St. Marie Kristina Starcruiser Rita Steward Marguerite Stokes Paul Storiale Timothy Sullivan Timothy J. Sullivan Charlie Sunderland Rebekah Swan Gene Swanson Bob Sweeney George & Doris Swift George Sylvestre Mark Sylvia Dave Syner Ron Szejner Evan Taback Bob Tabor Steven Tamburri Harry Tamule Daniel Teper Greg Thevenet Denis Thibeault Barbara Thomas Nicholas Thompson Susette Tibus David Tonon Elvis Torres John Trail Frank Trainor Peggy Trakas Alayne & Dale Treadway Ashley Turney Tim Urban Vin Ursino Bob Van Amburgh David Vanner Frank Ventrella George Ververis Charles Vigorita Juan Villamizer Seth Wakeman Loretta Walker Joyce Ward Myrna Wasicki David Webster Liz Weeks Leonard Weinberg Bruce Weinstein Susan Wells Dennis Wentraub Tim West Nort Wheeler Blunt White Allan Wirkala Steve Woelfel Terry Worster Moe Yandow Lynn Young Bill Zaryski
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family What s So Odd About Helping Others? The Grand Lodge of Connecticut I.O.O.F. has developed paper bags for distribution to all lodges with information about the Odd Fellows along with the phrase, "What's so odd about helping others?" Staff members at Fairview have filled several bags with food that has been donated to the Town of Groton Food Locker. Pictured is Director of Development at Fairview, David Brown, getting ready to make a delivery. Anyone interested in obtaining empty bags can contact Grand Secretary, Warren Smith, at 888355-2551. Page 6 Fairview Car Raffle Everyone's a Winner! The second annual car raffle was another great success this year. Four-hundred and ninety-two tickets were sold for a net profit of just over $16,600. All proceeds are being used to help offset the cost of the just completed renovation project. This year's winner of the 2007 Honda S2000 was Jamie Scanlon who bought the last two tickets just before the drawing! Jamie sold the car to Fairview employee Gail Breslin. He also made a very generous $1,000 contribution to Fairview as well. We are very grateful to everyone who purchased a ticket (see Development Report) and helped us to eclipse last year's totals in ticket sales and net profit. See pictures below. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? There is a suggestion box located in the Fairview lobby. If you have a suggestion regarding any aspect of Fairview s operation please feel free to drop it in our Suggestion Mailbox. We want to hear from you! Gail Breslin - New Owner! Car Raffle Winner - Jamie Scan
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 7 UPCOMING EVENTS RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS August 25 th Sun and Sand - 10 residents will be spending an afternoon at Camp Harkness with a group of our volunteers for a cook out and relaxing afternoon of sun and sand. August 31 st - Gong Show in the auditorium residents, volunteers, and members of the Navy will be sharing their special talents with our audience. A few of our residents and volunteers will be judging! September 11 th Ho-down in the auditorium by Perfect Partners; a fiddle player and guitar player September 22 nd - Apple Festival in the auditorium with homemade apple deserts for our residents September 28 th Foliage Tour through the Mystic and Groton Long Point areas to view all the scenic fall foliage October 2 nd - Annual Harvest Dinner with entertainment provided by Perfect Pair October 4 th - Glaizers Clothing Company s annual clothing sale - there will be a large variety of adaptive clothing and everyday clothing - hours will be 1:30pm 3:00pm in the auditorium October 13 th - Halloween Party at 10:30am in the auditorium October 18 th The Swinging Stars perform in the auditorium at 2:00pm. November 10 th Annual Bazaar and Craft Fair in the auditorium from 8:00am to 2:00pm. - come see our local crafters and all of their hand made items. We encourage family and friends to join their loved ones at any of these upcoming events. PAST EVENTS Father s Day Social On June 18, we held our annual Father s Day Social. Singer and former Fairview employee Debbie Okarmus provided entertainment for our special guests. Fresh baked pies and cookies from our dietary department were a big hit. Exotic Animal Show The rain did not stop the Waterford Country School Mobile Farm from bringing their exotic animal show to our residents here at Fairview on July 6. The residents were in awe at the sight of a giant snake, lizards, ferrets and many other exotic animals. The best part was if the residents wanted to pet the animals, they were able to! Coffee House Night Bob Sundman entertained residents with his guitar and wonderful songs of days gone by. We had a variety of coffee drinks that were made upon request. Casino Night On July 21 st we held our first ever Casino Night. Cadets from the Coast Guard Academy joined in with our residents and played black jack, bingo, and hi-lo poker. Over 38 of our resident s participated and all walked away with prizes. Barber Shop Chorus On August 8, our residents had a terrific time being entertained by the New London Sea Notes Barber Shop Chorus comprised of 18 members. Wine and Cheese Sunset Serenade On August 10 we held our annual summer Wine and Cheese Sunset Serenade with Andre Bocelli playing in the background. Tropical Paradise in Hawaii On August 14, our residents felt like they were in Hawaii as the Thames Room Patio was decorated with palm trees and Hawaiian flowers. Lunch was Hawaiian inspired with chicken shish kababs, fresh corn on the cob, zucchini and squash. Bob Sundman entertained the residents by playing tropical themed music.
Point O View The News of the Fairview Family Page 8 FAIRVIEW WISH LIST Since our last issue, we have received several items that were on our list. We wish to thank Lynn Mac- Donald for donating a transport wheelchair, Susie and Steve Forbes for donating a microwave, and Marian Sandalls for donating a motorized wheelchair. We are very grateful for your support! If you would like to donate one of the items listed below please contact David Brown, director of development at 860-448-4722. Laptop Computer...for general use Printer for Staff Development Office Standup Fans for Maintenance Department Double Strollers...for CDC Infant Toddler Convertible Car Seat...for CDC THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! 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. All charitable donations to Fairview are tax deductible to the fullest extend allowed by the law. Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut 235 Lestertown Road Groton, CT 06340 Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Permit #193 Groton, CT 06340