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METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES NEWSLETTER
JULY 2015 | VOLUME 6, ISSUE 3
Message from the CEO
Eleanor Roosevelt once said “beautiful young people are accidents of
nature, but beautiful old people are works of art”. While I do not believe any of us are accidents – we are all here for a purpose, I do believe the aging process affords each of us the opportunity to grow,
learn and be molded more in the image of God or otherwise. As such,
we can become works of art; good or bad. So the question seems to
be whether the work of art we are becoming is one that will have a
positive or negative lasting impact on the lives of those around us
and maybe others, too. It’s a question that certainly gives me pause
when I think about how my own life is evolving.
As a high school graduate about to enter college, I recall knowing
pretty much everything. My opinions to any and every question anyone could pose were the absolute answers, or so I thought. I must
have thought I would spend the rest of my life enlightening the rest
of the world with my rare wisdom. However, by the time I graduated
from the university, I realized how impossible it is to ever do anything more than scratch the surface of learning or knowing all that
God has shared with us in this vast universe. And now as I age (AARP
came knocking years ago), embracing the challenge and opportunity
to become a work of art that might bring value to others is both an
exciting and scary proposition.
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Proverbs 16:31 says “a gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness”. The
good news for those of us with thinning hair, it doesn’t say how much gray/white hair we must
retain.
Job 12:12 says “wisdom is with the aged, with long life is understanding”. It’s too soon yet to
know if God will grant me long life, but what I do know is this: Whether one lives, works, volunteers, or otherwise serves in any part of the MRC system, we all have the opportunity to grow
with and learn from others representing every stage in the process toward becoming a work of
art. MRC communities are a treasure trove of personal works of art in progress. The beauty in
the people all around us and the opportunity get the most out of life while giving the most of our
lives is available every day in our MRC communities. Often it is through the most unassuming
communications, activities or observations. Taking a few minutes just to be present in the moment can be so uplifting. With a positive attitude appreciating this gift that God has afforded us, I
can think of no better place that I would rather be.
Today’s world is one often filled with turmoil, conflict and controversy. There is change all
around us, some good and some questionable. Sadly, it seems the negative gets reported the
most. And what seems to me to be a worsening trend is how the negative reports are now filled
with such strong emotion and judgment, regardless of how much the person reporting or talking
actually knows of the truth behind the story. Sometimes I cringe because it feels like I’m listening
to what I probably sounded like as a High School graduate. But then I look at the beautiful works
of art in progress who live, work, volunteer or otherwise serve the deserving residents in our
MRC communities, and I give thanks to the great God above who is still giving me an opportunity
to become a work of art in which others might find value one day.
May God bless all who are part of the MRC system,
Ron Jennette
President & CEO
Methodist Retirement Communities
1440 Lake Front Circle, Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 363-2600
Ron Jennette, President and CEO
www.mrcaff.org
To learn about how to become a resident at any MRC
Community, please contact our VP of Marketing Alyssa
Adam at (281) 210-0129.
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God bless America…
my home, sweet home.
This month we celebrate the 239th anniversary of a crucial moment in the history of our nation – the signing of the “Declaration of Independence”. We may forget that the signers of this
document did it at the risk of their lives. In fact, as John Adams signed it he said, “Whether we
live or die, sink or swim, succeed or fall, I stand behind this Declaration of Independence. And
if God wills it, I am ready to die in order that this country might experience freedom.” Many
forefathers have paid a terrible price in war, but have won victory after victory so that you and
I might be citizens of this ‘land of the free and home of the brave’.
We forget that those same forefathers made an equally strong “Declaration of Dependence”
upon Almighty God. The second paragraph begins with these words: “We hold these truths to
be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
The closing words states: “With a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we
mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
Unfortunately, at the altars of secularism and political correctness, there seems to be a movement to discredit, ignore or maybe even eliminate a recognition of our God who gave this nation its birth and its greatness and who patriots depended upon for guidance and protection.
As we celebrate the birth of our nation we must reaffirm our dependence upon God and
humbly ask that God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her, through
the night, with the light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans, white
with foam; God bless America, my home, sweet home.
We also have a part. God says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, who are called by my name,
will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I
hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
MRC
Spotlight
Wayne D. Haglund
Board Member Focus
Wayne D. Haglund resides in Lufkin, Texas with his wife, Lisa (Wesley) Haglund. They have five
married children, five grandsons, and one granddaughter. All of the grandchildren are under the
age of five years, so the Haglund household is a very active one when the “grands” visit.
Wayne was born in Galveston and attended the public schools in Galveston and Beaumont,
Texas. Wayne is a “tried and true” Texas Longhorn, having received his undergraduate degree
from the University of Texas at Austin in 1974 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the
University of Texas School of Law in 1975. At the Haglund Law Firm, P.C., he concentrates primarily on the representation of governmental entities and serves as legal counsel for a number
of Texas school districts, a community college, and a community center. Mr. Haglund is active in
national and state education law organizations and is a frequent speaker on education law issues. He is a Sustaining Life Member of the Texas Bar Foundation. Mr. Haglund has practiced
law for forty (40) years and has been selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by education law in Law &
Politics and Texas Monthly magazines every year since 2004.
Mr. Haglund serves on a number of community boards and volunteers in various positions in the
community. Mr. Haglund serves as President of the Angelina County Child Welfare Board, as a
member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Shelter of East Texas; of the Endowment Trust
Advisory Board of the Angelina County-City Health District; as a Director of the Lufkin Adult
Learning Center; and member and past President of the Lufkin Rotary Club.
Wayne has a deep love for the United Methodist Church. He has served as a member and Chair
of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Annual Conference; as a member of the Board of Ordained
Ministry; and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Methodist Foundation.
Mr. Haglund currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the PineCrest Retirement
Community. He has served in many leadership roles at the First United Methodist Church of
Lufkin.
In addition to playing with all those grandchildren, he enjoys travel, history, the beach, and baseball.
Right - On May 7th a large group of residents
from Cornerstone took part in a fun filled day
at the park at the annual Dierksen Senior Day
event. They enjoyed hotdogs, hamburgers,
snow cones, music and games.
Left - Our Mother’s Day celebration took
place on May 8th, where we honored our
resident mothers. We gave gifts to the
youngest mom, Thelma Barrett and the
eldest, Reba Kirby to recognize them. Each
mother in attendance also received a gift.
Right - Independent and
Assisted Living residents
participated in an annual
Bean Bag Baseball Tournament at a local facility.
We competed against
five teams and came
home with the 1st place
trophy!
National Memory Care and Brain Awareness
Above - In honor of National Memory Care and Brain Awareness month, residents, staff and family members a Bunch Woodview wore purple and took part in
a balloon release on June 3rd.
On June 19th we honored our fathers at
Cornerstone with an afternoon filled
with food, music and recognition. Our
oldest father, Ben Nash, 95, was given a
gift of recognition. Our youngest father,
Art Spencer, also received a special gift.
A very large group of family and friends
joined the celebration.
4100 Moores Lane
Texarkana, TX 75503
Phone: (903) 832-5515
Todd Partin, Executive Director
www.mrccornerstone.org
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Natasha
Crabbe, at (903) 831-2981.
Eating, laughing and
having a blast…messy
but tons of fun!
TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Right - On behalf of MRC Creekside at the
April Board Meeting, Ron Jennette presented Reverend Scott Dornbush with an
award for recognition and dedicated services for 2012-2015 as the Board Chair of
Creekside. He is greatly appreciated by all!
Creekside Participated in the Walker County Fair Parade in Support of our deserving Seniors. They were
awarded the 1st place trophy presented by
John of Cole Insurance.
Celebrating our
loving Moms and
Dads ...
and thanking them
for making us who
we are today!
1433 Veterans Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, TX 75503
Phone: (936) 661-3021
James Logan, Executive Director
www.mrccreekside.org
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Gloria White
at (936) 439-4709.
Cutest Pet Contest
Crestview is fortunate to have a
plethora of volunteers from Bryan
College Station and surrounding
communities. National Volunteer
Week was in April. We appreciate
every volunteer who graciously gives
of their time. Crestview residents
enjoyed a Hawaiian Luau Dance
sponsored by MSC a lot (Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow) freshman class.
Arbor Oaks residents
partnered with Aggieland Humane Society
for a pet adoption day.
The residents raised a
considerable donation
by promoting an inhouse Cutest Pet Contest. The winner was
Fiona Irza, a West Highland Terrier.
E. Villa Maria Road
Bryan, TX 77801
Phone: (979) 776-4778
Matthew Currie, VP, Executive Director
www.mrccrestview.org
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Nicki Slanker at
( 979) 774-9938.
PineCrest held its grand opening of our new transitional rehab unit. We had a great time
showing off new equipment, introducing a competent team and enjoyed some great food
too!!
PineCrest celebrated a
wonderful father’s day
with our residents. Dining
Services Director, Tammy
Anderson
showed her
appreciation
by preparing a
unique and
special dessert
bar!
1302 Tom Temple Drive
Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone: (936) 634-1054
Amy Thomas, Executive Director
www.mrcpinecrest.org
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Rita Bevers at
(936) 633-1108.
We are so excited to announce that our first resident will be moving into their new home
on August 3rd! In addition, the highly anticipated move-in date has finally arrived for The
Crossings team! The Crossings team members have spent the last several weeks’ office
out of the sales office conference room, and although the unity has been phenomenal with
this team, they are very excited to move into their new offices early July.
2700 Marina Bay Drive, Suite I
League City, Texas 77573
Phone: (281) 525-4320
Harold Ermshar, Executive Director
www.mrcthecrossings.org
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Abe
Zimmerman at (281) 724-2348.
Property Specialist Kay Feagin, Service Coordinators Alice Gonzales and Meghan Thompson from Bayview Senior Housing and Oakview Senior Housing in La Porte participated in
the 2015 Senior Olympics with their residents. Residents had a blast competing with staff
for gold medals! Oakview staff Alice Gonzales, Kay Feagin and Housekeeper Carol Mercer
at a Father’s Day luncheon.
Oakview’s update and
remodel is coming
along great! Painting is
in progress, new flooring and lights have
been installed. The
residents are excited
about their ‘new
home’!
Top Left - Assistant Director of Affordable Housing Cynthia Thomas, Property Specialist
Linda McFarland and Administrative Assistant Karen Claxton enjoying the recent ‘Old
Hollywood Gold Senior Prom’ with our residents. Everyone was dressed to the nines as
they say!!
Bottom Left - Assistant Director Cynthia Thomas ‘cutting a rug’ with her husband.
Bottom Right - Entertainer ‘Steve’ mixing it up with residents and staff alike!
Crestview Place, Terrace & Unity
2501 E. Villa Maria
Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: (979) 776-9294
Joy Keels, Executive Director of Housing
To learn about how to become a future resident,
please contact our Marketing Director Natasha
Crabbe, at (903) 831-2981.
56th Annual LeadingAge Texas Conference
Left - Ron Jennette led the LeadingAge
Texas Annual Conference as the Board
Chair.
Right - During the awards ceremony, Chuck
Childress was presented with the Mentor of
the Year award by Ron and George Linial,
President of LeadingAge Texas.
Left - George and Pat Crump
(incoming Board Chair) presenting Ron
with an award as outgoing Board
Chair of LeadingAge Texas.
56th Annual LeadingAge Texas Conference
Congratulations to the Graduates of the Leadership Institute!
Eva Hutton
Crestview Court
Yvonne Seifert
Central Support Services
Hannah Pierce
MRC PineCrest
Above - Some staff from all parts of the MRC system attended the annual LeadingAge
Texas conference (not-for-profit senior living providers), this year in Austin the week of
May 17. A strong attendance of over 500. The theme was Be the Voice. MRC won for best
photograph “capturing the theme”
TO OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Left - MRC Board Chair, Rev. Jack Womack
and President Ron Jennette present Michael Taylor with an award for recognition
of dedicated services to the MRC Board of
Directors as he completed multiple board
terms.
Methodist Retirement Communities
1440 Lake Front Circle, Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 363-2600
Ron Jennette, President and CEO
www.mrcaff.org
To learn about how to become a resident at any MRC
Community, please contact our VP of Marketing
Alyssa Adam at (281) 210-0129
Jefferson Award Recipient Anne Hazen:
Retired Senior Still Serving
It was a great night of celebration as Anne Hazen, an
Arbor Oaks Resident, accepted her Jefferson Award at
the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center on Monday night. Anne was one of 4 winners of this prestigious volunteer award. Anne has been volunteering for
Bryan-College Station community for 40 years, and we
are blessed to have her as a part of our Arbor Oaks
Family.
This is what KBTX news had to say about Anne and her
story.
When Anne Hazen moved to the Brazos Valley more
than 40 years ago from up north, Texas really did seem
large and unknown.
New to the area and surrounded by strangers, Hazen decided the best way to meet people was
to get involve and become active in her new community. Once Hazen started her volunteer work,
there was no stopping her.
She moved to the Brazos Valley in 1972 with her husband and children. From the beginning
Hazen was determined to help not only those around her, but also the entire community. Being
new in town and not knowing anyone, Hazen found ways to make friends. She became active in
her church, volunteered with the League of Women Voters and served on the College Station
City Council.
Anne Hazen says, "I became very educated about government in Texas."
Now in her golden years, Hazen and her husband live at Arbor Oaks in Bryan and she's been able
to use what she learned on the city council to help her retirement community that's located
across a busy street from Blinn College.
"People would zoom into the parking lot because they finally got across the median," says Hazen.
No sooner would drivers be in the parking lot when another person would be waiting to make
the same turn.
Hazen remembers, "It was very scary. We all dreaded the idea of someone from here getting
hit."
Jefferson Award Recipient Anne Hazen: Retired Senior Still Serving
Continued...
Because she was able to call upon her knowledge of city government, fellow resident Ed Richardson says, "She knew how to push the right buttons. She said, I'll write a letter and see what I can
do. From then on, things got moving. We ended up with prints and so forth."
Anne Hazen adds, "Now we're gonna have another entrance here at Arbor Oaks. We're gonna
have it with a light, which is what we needed."
And some believe, it only took one woman's steady persistence.
Richardson says, "Yeah, she's determined, she's a she's a prodder."
Hazen though prefers to think of herself as, "A real people person."
Longtime friend Winnie Garner has her own opinion, "She's a compassionate person that has
really lived her beliefs."
While some people her age may decided to slow down, Hazen says she has no plans on stepping
on the breaks.
"It's very important for me, as long as I've got my mental capacities to keep doing things. It
makes me happy. It's a reward to me," says Hazen.
As a nurse, Hazen learned the importance of helping others and volunteered her time with Hospice Brazos Valley, the Brazos Church Pantry and the League of Women Voters. She also proudly
served on the College Station City Council and since retiring to Bryan, she continues to live a life
full of service to others.
Sylvia Villarreal . (2015). Jefferson Award Recipient Anne Hazen: Retired Senior Still Serving Others. Available: http://
www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Jefferson-Award-Recipient-Anne-Hazen-Retired-Senior-Still-Serving-Others-301289141.html. Last
accessed 2/15/2015.
Creekside resident to become
oldest veteran ever to take
Houston Honor Flight.
Creekside Retirement Community announced today that
Army veteran Verner Lathrop will become the oldest veteran to take off on April 18 on a Houston Honor Flight
bound for Washing, DC. Mr. Lathrop will reach 100 years
of age on July 18, 2015.
“Mr. Lathrop is our first centenarian. It’s very exciting,”
said Ashley French, chairman of Honor Flight Houston.
The youngest veteran on the flight is 88 years old.
Mr. Lathrop will be accompanied by Maria Rivera, an attendant from Creekside. He will fly to the nation’s capital with 24 other veterans to visit the National World War II Memorial.
A Welcome Home ceremony for the veterans will take place at Hobby Airport between 3:30p.m. and
4:00p.m. Those wishing to take part should gather at the Jet Blue Airlines gate on Sunday, April 19.
Still mentally sharp, Mr. Lathrop’s cousin, Patricia Bolln, writes in a short biography that Mr. Lathrop
“remembers anything you want to talk about, now or 1930.”
Vern Lathrop was born in Pine Prairie, Texas, the second of 10 children who grew up in a family of
sharecroppers. He worked on many farms until the age of 24 when he joined the army on July 7,
1939, at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio.
He was part of the second wave of American troops to land at Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Within 45 minutes of landing, and with German planes strafing the beach, he
helped set up tents for the medical and food units. There he prepared food for doctors, troops and
the wounded. In 10 days, more than 3,500 troops were received, treated, shipped out or buried.
Mr. Lathrop served in the European theatre until 1945 and stayed in the army until August 1, 1970,
when he was honorably discharged at the age of 55.
Did you know?
4th of July
10 Things You Probably Didn't
Know About Independence Day
1. Independence Day Should Really Be Celebrated on July 2
The second Continental Congresses actually voted for America's independence on July 2.
In fact, founding father John Adams wrote a letter to his wife predicting "The second day
of July, 1776, will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival." July 4 is only significant because that was the day that Congress officially adopted
the Declaration of Independence document. Yet, even that highly celebrated document
wasn't actually signed on the 4th. Rather, it was signed at a more leisurely pace throughout the summer of 1776. So, happy, err, 2nd of July?
2. Two of Our Founding Fathers Died on July 4th
In a bizarre, but oddly appropriate, twist of fate, two of our founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, passed away on Independence Day. "The publication of the Declaration of Independence may have accidentally made the Fourth of July the official day
of independence of America, but the deaths of two of its founders cemented its creation
of the date's designation," wrote FW's Danny Gallagher last year.
3. It's the Biggest Hotdog Day of the Year
According to TIME magazine, American's eat more hotdogs on July 4 than on any other
day of the year. About 155 million hotdogs are consumed on Independence Day each
year.
4. The Liberty Bell Isn't Actually Rung on the 4th
Due to concerns that the iconic instrument is deteriorating, the Liberty Bell has not been
rung sing 1846. Instead, the 2,000-pound bell is gently tapped 13 times on the 4th of July
to signal for bells across the country to start ringing.
5. Famous People Celebrate Independence Day Birthdays
The country's 30th president, Calvin Coolidge, was born on the 4th. Other notable Americans who celebrate their birthdays on Independence Day include current first daughter
Malia Obama, "Ugly Betty" actress Becky Newton, and Olympic gold medalist Pam
Shriver.
6. The 4th of July Wasn't Always Recognized as a National Holiday
According to TIME magazine, "Americans began observing the Fourth of July as early as
1777, when the first-ever major celebration in Philadelphia included a parade, a 13-shot
cannon salute, and fireworks, but Congress didn't make it official until 1870, when it was
part of a bill passed to recognize major state holidays at a federal level." Just think of
those poor 18th century souls who had to work on the 4th.
7. The U.S. Isn't the Only Country Celebrating its Independence Today
July 4th marks days of independence in both the Philippines and Rwanda. July 4 is known
as "Republic Day" in the Philippines and commemorates the date when the U.S. officially
recognized this Southeast Asian nation as an independent state in 1946. Rwandans celebrate "Liberation Day" on the 4th, which marks 1994 end date of the Rwandan Genocide.
8. Our Founding Fathers Would Not Have Recited the Pledge on the 4th
The Pledge of Allegiance did not exist during the lifetimes of our founding fathers. The
Pledge was written in 1892, over a century after America's founding.
9. The Turkey Almost Became America's National Bird
Apparently good old' Ben Franklin was displeased that the bald eagle had been chosen as
the symbolic bird for our nation. He said that the eagle is "a bird of bad moral character.
He does not get his living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead tree
near the river, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the labor of the fishing
hawk." A turkey, on the other hand, is the "true native of America," Franklin wrote.
10. Turtle Soup Could Have Become Our Go-To July 4th Food
As legend has it, on July 4, 1776, John Adams and his wife Abigail sat down for a celebratory meal of turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas, and
boiled potatoes. Still thinking of barbecuing today?
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Central Support Executive Leadership Team
Alyssa Adam, VP-Marketing
Chuck Childress, SVP-Operations
Don Stephens, CFO
Frances Beltran, VP-Human Resources
Ron Jennette, President & CEO
Yvonne Seifert, Director of Clinical Services
Renee Skillern, Controller
2015-2016 MRC Board of Directors
Rev. Jack A. Womack, Chair
Mrs. Kimberly K. Denney, Vice Chair
Mr. Ronald E. Jennette, President
Rev. B.T. Williamson
Mr. Sam H. Burris, Jr.
Mr. Tony E. Doughtie
Mr. John C. Hicks
Mr. Wayne Haglund
Judge James M. Carlow
Mr. Robert E. Sheppard
Ms. Alyce Anne Baggett
Rev. Conrell J. Lockett, III
Mr. Donald N. Morriss
Mr. Thomas R. Wussow
Mr. Charles Millikan
2015-2016 MRC Affiliate Board Chairs
Aldersgate Trust
Mr. Donald N. Morriss
Cornerstone Retirement Community
Mr. Donald N. Morriss
Creekside Retirement Community
Mr. Tony E. Doughtie
Crestview Retirement Community
Mrs. Anita R. Hoelscher
MRC Crestview Place, MRC Crestview
Terrace, Crestview Unity
Mrs. Anita R. Hoelscher
MRC Foundation
Mr. Thomas R. Wussow
The Crossings
Mr. Thomas R. Wussow
Oakview Senior Housing, Bayview
Senior Housing
Mr. Horace Leopard
PineCrest Retirement Community
Mrs. Catherine S. Roberts
PineCrest Retirement Trust
Ms. Alyce Anne Baggett
MRC College Station
Rev. Jack A. Womack