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Volume 36, Issue 38 • Summer 2015 • www.neurovitalitycenter.org
NEW NAME – NEW SERVICE – NEW VISION
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
As friends of the Center, we want you to be among the first to
know that we are expanding our community of care to include
those who suffer from other neurological problems that can be
helped with the same attention and care we now provide for
stroke and TBI survivors.
“Everyday Heroes”
Celebrating the 15111 hours of service in our last fiscal year, our
volunteers are responsible for an in-kind equivalent donation of
over $300,000. We enjoyed an afternoon at Cello’s for many of
our loyal helpers and were pleased to single out special honors
for those who have passed milestones this year. We look forward
to many more years as we grow and develop the Neuro Vitality
Center.
New Name – New Services: The new, expanded facility is called, the NEURO VITALITY CENTER (NVC) to encompass our signature Stroke and TBI programs
plus new neurological programs for Parkinson’s Disease and
Multiple Sclerosis.
At the NEURO VITALITY CENTER (NVC), our dedicated team will
ensure that specially designed programs for other neurological
challenges operate with the same degree of effectiveness and
caring that has been our signature for Stroke and TBI survivors
for over 35 years. We will utilize our expertise to bring the rich
community experience to patients and families of those who need
help… bringing survivors together.
New Vision:
The NEURO VITALITY CENTER (NVC) is committed to specific
evidence based programs and therapies that reconnect people to
a vital, engaging, and positive life, expanding our vision beyond
stroke and TBI to neuro disorders that may value from continued
therapies.
Everything you admire and support at the Stroke Recovery Center
will still be found here….plus a lot more. Visit our new web site:
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
And stay tuned for more developments through-out the year.
New Leadership of the Board of Directors and
New Board Members
Congratulations go out to………
5 years of service
R. Mike Atkins – Thrift Shop
Richard Wilkinson – Kitchen
Emily Blake – Thrift Shop
Mark Guerrero – Recreation Therapy
7 years of service
Pauline Gillespie – Thrift Shop
Susan Hoff – Dining Room
June Mackenzie – Thrift Shop
Rhea Foley – Thrift Shop
10 years of service
Helen Spring – Reception Desk
Morgan “Pete” Peterson - Thrift Shop
Patricia Wood – Thrift Shop
Edie Del Fiorentino – Thrift Shop
Wally Cary – Maintenance
Thank you all for your dedication and devotion to the SRC Family.
CSHA AWARD
After 11 years as the President
of the Board, Stan Hack has
turned over the reins to Robert “Bob” Fey. Bob will pick
up from Stan’s long support
of the Center and help guide
us forward as we expand our
purpose and our vision to
encompass other neurological disorders and other like
minded providers of care to
this underserved population of
neighbors.
We also welcome new Board Members Stephen Abouaf and
Barry Kaufman. Stephen is a retired businessman who resides in
Indian Wells and an active volunteer with SCORE. Barry lives in
Indio and is active on a number of charitable boards with causes
from seniors to animals to behavioral health.
These two gentlemen join our most recent new members Angie
Gerber, Charles “Chuck” Hilliar, Jamie Kabler, Leisa Austin and
Leslie Giesemann, M. D.
We are sorry to have to acknowledge the passing our member of
the Board of Directors and volunteer, Harvey Gerber. Harvey was
a client favorite at his RAP sessions. We will miss his spirit and
commitment.
The California Speech-Language-Hearing Association awarded
the Stroke Recovery Center PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD.
This honor is given to outstanding speech therapy programs in
the state once a year at their annual conference. Accepting for
us was Mary Sinclair who through her hours of selfless volunteer
work has helped to build our program to this exceptional level.
Congratulations go out to Mary and Jennifer for their award winning work here at the center. Visit our website: neurovitialitycenter.org to view the video made just about us.
Additionally, we mourn the passing of Donald Davis, the only man
on the all women Board of the Auxiliary. Don worked hard to help
the auxiliary both fund raise and friend raise.
Julie Copeland Award
The Champions Volunteer Foundation has awarded Stroke Recovery Center the 2014 Julie Copeland Award, which was presented to
us on the final Sunday (March 22nd) of the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament. This is awarded once a year to an outstanding charity
here in the Coachella Valley by the devoted volunteers to the tennis tournament. They have been strong annual supporters for years
but this year is extra special for us. We appreciate the understanding of the good service to community and the recognition the Champions have honored us with this year.
CONTRIBUTIONS
$5,000 and over:
Bighorn Golf Club Charities (grant), Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation (grant),
City of Indian Wells (grant), City of Rancho
Mirage (grant), Desert Classic Charities
(grant), Desert Healthcare District (grant),
Desert Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
(grant), David Vickter Foundation (grant for
gym), Stan & Ros Hack, The Champions
Volunteer Foundation (grant), The Community Foundation (grant), The Glen & Opal
Barnett Foundation (grant), The Roma
Foundation (grant),
$1,000 to $4,999:
Tim & Monica Bradley Jr., Desert Regional Medical Center Auxiliary (grant), Lewis
Greenwood Foundation (grant), Stan & Ros
Hack, Anne Holland, Local Independent
Charities of America, Larry A. Modin Foundation,
Up to $500:
Paul Angle, Maria Arechiga, Lois Ashby,
Meredith Asher, Alan Benner, Patrick & Laurie Boatsman, Allan & Jewel Ann Bregman,
Beth Mack Castle, Jay Chancellor, Serop
Chorbajian, Michelle Coneybeare, Patricia
Delgado, Karen Frechette, Frank & Lilia
Garcia, Georgeann Goellner, Manuel Granda, David Graves, James Haggerty, Leo &
Florence Helzel, Larry Kelfer, Patrick Kelly,
William Knapp, Kroger, Barbara & Charles
Lapp, Jackie Lawrence, Wendell & Barbara
Lawrence, Patricia Leonard, Melissa Libby,
Carole Livingston, Benito Lizarraga, Local
Independent Charities of America, Donald Luchessa, Richard & Judith Markson,
Edward Marteka, Martha Martin, Warren &
Rita Maus, Mark & Lauren McClure, Jack
& Sylvia McMillen, Tometta Mendenhall,
John & Janet Milnes, Maria Montes, Jennifer Morton, Patricia & Garrick Moskowitz,
Melissa Neiderman, Debbie Orgen, Raymond Owens, Edward Papenfus, Ellen
Peters, Adrianna Phelps, Robert & Janne
Powell, Ralph’s Grocery Company, Shirley
Randolph, Ronald & Jean Rehwald, Anita B
& Howard S Richmond Foundation, Razoo
Foundation, Merritt Robinson, Carole Sterman Rosner, Ellen Schaefer, Robert Selberg, Elke Schilwa, John & Sherrie Senor
Jr., Clyde Siegel, April Smith, The Estate
Sale Company, United Way CA, Leonard
& May Vryhof, Catherine Walker, Kathryn
Webb, Ray Wilcox, Margarita Zuniga
MEMORIALS
(a meaningful way to honor the memory of
special friends and family)
Ann Angel
Robyn Angel-Sutch
Margaret “Peggy” Bell
Carol Jackson
Jane Bellomo
Andy Bellomo
Andy Bellomo’s son
Andy Bellomo
Edward Brazzi
Edie Del Fiorentino
Marty & Rhea Foley
Helen Spring
Roy Burgess
James & Christine Henry
Martha Cohn
Marion Hochstadter
Edith deCrinis
Bob & Cheryl Fey
Renee Glickman
Diane Hanner
Mary Seals
Joseph DeLuca
Sons of Italy Dolly Sinatra Lodge
Ray Edwards
Dan & Elaine Fox
Murray Elbaum
Frances Elbaum
Harvey Gerber
Lee Appel & Richard Victor
Ron & Sherrie Auen
Bill & Elva Casey
Barbara Fremont
Bernard & Barbara Fromm
Allan & Bernice Jensen
Ken & Jaimie Jesser
Jewish Family Services of the Desert
Arthur & Patty Newman
Aubrey & Lori Serfling
Susan Walpert
Ron & Julie Zicovich
Margaret “Nickie” Greer
Elva & Bill Casey
Edie Del Fiorentino
Rhea & Marty Foley
Angie Gerber
Diane Hanner
Jerry Pollack
Helen Spring
Richard Wilkinson
Harold Meyerman
Arthur & Patty Newman
Louise Monroe
Diane Hanner
Patty Newman’s sister Judy
Renee Glickman
Stephen Lind
Fred Patroni
Angie Gerber
Joe Rose
Lillian Becker
Elaine Roth’s companion Ray
Anonymous
Louie Sher
Ron & Sherrie Auen
Shirli Stafford
Duane Stafford
Bruce Tilden
Norman & Rozella Brown
Barbara Wallmark
Roger & Ellen Ohms
Sandie Ovesen
Joslyn Stuart
Frank & Marcelite Troeger
Hal Waltzer
Gudrun Bauer-Farr
Marvin & Phyllis Eisenberg
Shirley Farris
Bert Jakobs
James & Mary Krakowski
Dick & Dena Krown
Jerry Pollack & Joyce Greene
Irwin & Elaine Sitron
Roen Viscovich
Steve & Alvena Wagner
Nancy Wexler
Don Wexler
TRIBUTES
(a meaningful way to honor individuals and
couples on special occasions and to thank
friends for their hospitality)
Jerome & Mary Angel
Dr. Elliott & Deanna Gelfand
Eric Baum
Craig & Gayl Baum
Lola & Wayne Breeze
Donna Buffington
Al Brummett
Jackie Lee Thrift Shop volunteers
Lela Buffington & Sam Anziano
Donna Buffington
Elva Casey
Diane Hanner
Phyllis Eisenberg’s birthday
Ron & Sherrie Auen
Angie Gerber
Evelyn Simon
Helen Varon
Harold Weinstein
Bob Fey
The Community Foundation
Kelly & Lynn Holly Givens
Rose Panos
Stan Hack’s birthday
Alan & Carol Parsow
Stan & Ros Hack
Borax Family Charitable Fund
Dr. Allen & Theresa Cowley
William & Elisa McEnroe
Marilyn Hirshleifer
Helen Cytryn
John H. Hopps
John Cliburn
JoAnn McGrath’s birthday
Ron & Sherrie Auen
Melissa Neiderman’s birthday
Robert & Jacqueline Leventoff
Frances Neirick
Herbert Neirick
Tim & Sharon Monroe
Diane Hanner
Carol Richardson
George Rowan
Scott Van Alstine
Naomi & Michael Bailie
Jerry R. Weyer
John Cliburn
Eisenberg, Phyllis & Marvin
Formerly Stroke Recovery Center
Beverly Greer, Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Johnson, Editor
Neuro Vitality Center
2800 East Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-323-7676
Fax: 760-325-8026
www.neurovitalitycenter.com
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization •
Tax ID 95-3402464
THANKS FOR NEW GYM DONATIONS
Lois Ashby
Coeta & Donald Barker Foundation
Dian Bartash
Scott Beloved
Natalina Chew
Sharon Creeden
Kelly Givens & Lynn Holly Johnson
Thomas & Kathleen Grasha
Mark Hamilton & John Renner
David & Jeanne Himy
Melvin & Rhea Lippman
Robert “Mike” & Judith Lund
Richard & Judith Markson
Robert Estill O’Neill
Alan & Carol Parsow (honor Helene Galen)
Alan & Carole Parsow (honor Stan & Ros
Hack)
Laurence & Kathy Pitts (honor Stan & Ros
Hack)
John & Sherrie Senor Jr.
Eric Shay
Gary Soto
Shon Tomlin
David Vicktor Foundation
Memory Barbara Wallmark (for gym)
Michael & Susan Bozard, John & Lisa
Ford, Cheryl Ford, Christine Kennedy
Genevieve E. Williams
THANK YOU FOR MEMBERSHIPS
Family Memberships: Bill Boyland & Debra Starkey, Alan Kominz & Shirley Claire,
April Smith
Individual Memberships: Maria Arechiga, Naomi Bailie, Diana Bingham, Norman
Brown, Angie DiPrinzio, John Everly, Donald
Frantz, Thomas Grasha, Richard Markson,
Ray Mickelson, Adriana Phelps, George
Rowan, Charles Spataro, May Vryhof
THANK YOU FOR BRICKS
You can have a commemorative brick beautifully engraved and permanently installed
on our Wall of Honor in the Center’s rear
yard. For only $100 per brick you can have
laser inscribed up to 4 lines on each brick.
Perfect gift in memory of a loved one, for a
special occasion, or just to show your support of the Center or call 760-323-7676 ext
117 or donate online.
Paul Angle & Doug Morton (SRC Thanks
for support), Leisa Austin (Geneva & J.R.
Johnson), Steven Myers (memory Charlotte Earleen Bowers Myers), Bob & Cheryl
Fey (memory Harvey Gerber), Bob & Cheryl
Fey (memory Jeff Lyons), Rhea Foley, Bunny Peterson, Helen Spring (memory Jesus
Cortez), Beverly & Sandra Greer (memory
Jesus Cortez), Aleks Lyons (honor Melissa
Neiderman), David Marks (memory Marvin
B. Schumer), John & Madonna Marman
(Suzi Marman Hanks), John & Madonna
Marman (Danielle Marman Scardino), John
& Madonna Marman ( JT & JK Marman),
John & Madonna Marman (Stewy Marman),
Elisa, Pat, Andrew O’Neil (honor Uncle
Richy Markson), Bill & Eleanor Reis (memory Eddie Thomas), Chuck & Carleen Riach
(memory Milton Raymond), Paul & Rene
Scheibner (memory Barbara Wallmark),
LEGACY CIRCLE
By considering the Center in your will or
trust, your planned gift will continue to assist
survivors and their families while supporting
your family’s legacy.
BEQUEST
Lois T. Ashby, Noel Britt, Elva French-Casey, Diane Hofler, James P. Martinez Living
Trust, Billy McAuley, Faye Otto