Goodwill Family Newsletter - Goodwill Retirement Community

Volume 27 Issue 6
Goodwill Family News
A NEWSLETTER FOR THE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF
GOODWILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
June 2008
A Beautiful Spring
Day for
Planting!
We are looking forward
to beautiful flowers,
tasty tomatoes,
cucumbers, and squash!
The May birthday party with
Patty Lou (clown) and Lou
Lou (dog) was hosted by Oak
Grove Church of the Brethren.
Inside this issue:
Activities
2
Baby Day
3
National Nursing Home Week
4
Patty Knopsnyder, Activities Director
5
Birthdays/Anniversaries/Resident Info
6
Retirement Village Corner/
Directory of Staff
7
Monthly Activity Calendar
8
One night
a father
overheard
his son
pray:
Dear God, Make me
the kind of man my
Daddy is. Later that
night, the Father prayed,
Dear God, Make me the
kind of man my son
wants to be.
- Unknown
Activities
The residents of Goodwill wished Idella
Bender, Activities
Director, farewell and
best wishes. They
shared words of thanks,
encouragement, and
wisdom. Everyone
enjoyed the cake
and ice cream.
Thanks to those who conducted our Chapel
services: Don Forrester, son of Wes & Marg Forrester; Casey Rohrer, Springs Mennonite (Virginia
Eichorn, Thelma Shoemaker, Guy & Florence Livengood, Mary Swartzentruber); David Kauffman,
Mt. View Mennonite; Karl Westmeier, Village
Resident; Keith Clow, Zion Lutheran (Rosalee Frazee, Martha Goehringer, Wilma Bigalow,
Harold Kahl, Mae Kahl)
Spontaneous activities
Friendsville Community Choir gave are enjoyed by both
a special presentation. Residents enjoyed
residents and staff.
a trip to Wal-Mart and to Arby’s.
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Baby Day brings lots of smiles
Toddlers and babies of
friends, relatives, and
staff bring smiles to the
faces of residents on
Baby Day. A special
thanks to those who
came and shared their
bundles of joy!
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National Nursing Home Week Celebration
Residents popped balloons
with a number inside, which
they took to the prize table and
collected their winnings.
Hold it
like this &
pop it!
Congratulations Thelma Sines
on winning the grand prize!
Residents enjoy showing others what they won.
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Patty Knopsnyder—Activities Director
Please join us in welcoming Patty
Knopsnyder as our new Activities Director.
Patty is married to Jim and has two teenage
sons who are her pride and joy. Patty has
been an employee of Goodwill for over 20
years as a Nursing Assistant,
Restorative Therapy Assistant,
and as a Medication Technician.
She spent several years, when
her children were young, as a
teachers aide at Meyersdale
School District. During that
time she discovered that she enjoyed helping the children to
learn through hands on experiences such as crafts, experiments, etc. Her
love for senior citizens drew her back to
Goodwill but with a new desire to prepare
herself academically for an activities position
should one become available.
Patty is excited about bringing the
knowledge she gained as Nurses Aide, Restorative Aide, Med Tech. and as a Teacher’s
Aide to the position of Activities Director.
Patty stated, “I loved my job so
much and I will truly miss it, but I
am looking forward to learning all I
can about Long-term Nursing Care
at the administrative level. Right
now I am learning a lot about the
paperwork but I look forward to
having more time to work one-onone with residents as we find ways
to make their time here at Goodwill
as fulfilling as possible. I just love the residents and want to do the very best for them.”
Congratulations Patty on your new position! We wish you the very best!
National Nursing Home Week Celebration ……..Continued
The music box
pillows were a big hit
with many residents
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June Birthdays
Blaine Glotfelty –3
Geraldine Humberson—
4
Lowell Garland—4
Jean Harris—10
Merrell Wilburn—12
Zetta Kemp—12
Donald Kessler—14
Clyde Michael—17
Genevieve Long—21
Walter Fetterly—25
Arlene Livengood– 26
Ruth Lyons– 26
Gypsy Lane—29
Jessie DeWitt—29
Wes Forester—29
Anniversaries
James & Naomi Barr Y June 14, 1958
James & Frances Meadows Y June 30, 1946
Resident Information
Welcome To
New Residents
Nellie Lichliter
Mary Swartzentruber
Betty Pook
Discharged
Home
Duella Resh
Loving Sympathy to
the families of
Jonas Fazenbaker
Bertha Knecht
Burton Thomas
Amelia Alexander
Village Residents
are looking
forward to attending a
performance at the
Jennerstown Play House
and a luncheon at Green
Gables Restaurant on
June 11th. Thank you
Janet for making those
arrangements!
Residents of the village would like to
express their appreciation for the picnic area
that has been created in the center of the
village. They enjoyed a wonderful Memorial
Day picnic in their new space. A special
thanks to Jack Slocomb for having
his grill hot and ready to go
when the others arrived.
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Retirement Village Corner
Residents of the Village are invited to attend a scheduled event the last
Tuesday of each month.
Ø The next event is a luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th in
the Multi-purpose room of the nursing home. The theme will
be Many Faces of Old Glory hosted by Lowell & Ruth Garland
Bible Studies are held each Tuesday
Morning at 10:00
Ø The Men meet in the basement of Maple Glen Church
Ø Women will meet at Jo Ennis’ cottage
Retirement Village — Cottages now available
Open
House
Friday, June 13
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Imagine yourself enjoying a freer lifestyle
where you can come and go as you please. No maintenance, no property taxes, no homeowner’s hassles-just
a comfortable one or two bedroom duplex cottage
complete with modern appliances and a garage.
The peaceful country setting of the Retirement
Village is perfect for leisure walks, but also convenient
to stores and services in and near Grantsville.
Goodwill Retirement Village offers the security
of a lifetime lease, with the option to terminate the
lease whenever you choose.
For more information, please call
Janet Kepple at 301-895-5194.
Directory of Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Director of Environmental Services
Kevin Miller
Gary Bunnell
Nursing Home Administrator
Director of Nursing
Anthony Lehman
Anita Funk
Assisted Living/Retirement Village Manager
Admissions/Social Services Coordinator
Janet Kepple
Julia Tice
Director of Activities/Volunteer Coordinator
Bookkeeper
Patty Knopsnyder
Shelley Durst
Director of Dietary Services
Patient Care Coordinators
Linda Bender
Amanda McAteer / Melanie Rawe
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10:00 Church Service
11:15 Catholic Prayers
1:15 Sports/Video/
popcorn
1:30 Movie/popcorn
7:00 Freedom Chapel
Sunday
June
1
8
10:00 Church Service
11:15 Catholic Prayers
1:15 Sports/Video/
popcorn
1:30 Movie/popcorn
7:00 Mountain View
Mennonite Church
2
9
Monday
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chuckles
1:30 Bingo
2:15 Pizza
7:00 The Starliters
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chuckles
2:00 Birthday Party
Nancy Graham
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chuckles
10:30 Lutheran Service
1:30 Bingo
7:00 Talent Show
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chuckles
1:30 Outdoors &
Popsicles
7:00 Loretta Hummel
30
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chuckles
1:30 Soft Freeze
7:00 Sonshine Trio
23
15 Father’s Day 16
10:00 Church Service
11:15 Catholic Prayers
1:15 Sports/Video/
popcorn
1:30 Movie/popcorn
7:00 Oak Dale
22
10:00 Church Service
11:15 Catholic Prayers
1:15 Sports/Video/
popcorn
1:30 Movie/popcorn
7:00 Bittinger
Mennonite Church
29
10:00 Church Service
11:15 Catholic Prayers
1:15 Sports/Video/
popcorn
1:30 Movie/popcorn
7:00 Shanita Schrock
3
Wednesday
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Fine Tuning
10:30 Sophie Visits
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Maple Glen
25
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Fine Tuning
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Cindy Brant
5
Thursday
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Chapel
1:30 Men’s Activity
2:30 Bible Study
3:00 Knitting Class
7:00 Little Meadows
12
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Chapel
1:30 Men’s Activity
2:30 Bible Study
3:00 Knitting Class
7:00 Jack Slocomb
26
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Chapel
1:30 Men’s Activity
2:30 Bible Study
3:00 Knitting Class
7:00 Swanton
Mennonite Church
18
198:00 Enrichment Visits
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Chapel
10:00 Fine Tuning
1:30 Men’s Activity
10:30 Cat Visits
2:30 Bible Study
1:30 Crafts
3:00 Knitting Class
7:00 Patty Rice
7:00 Sand Spring
Church of God
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Coffee & News
10:00 Fine Tuning
1:30 Kitchen Goody
7:00 Sam Friend
11
4
Goodwill Mennonite Home
Tuesday
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Educational Film
1:30 Sharing
2:30 Coke & Gab
7:00 Gloria Martin
10
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Educational Film
1:00 Wal-Mart Trip *
7:00 Cherry Glade
Mennonite Church
17
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Educational Film
1:30 Sharing
2:30 Coke & Gab
7:00 Camilla Rawe
24
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Educational Film
11:30 Lunch Out *
2:30 Coke & Gab
7:00 Glendale
Assembly of God
6
Friday
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Balloon Tennis
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Fike Family
13
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Balloon Tennis
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Gail Keller
7
2008
Saturday
1:30 Exercise
2:00 Sports/Video
2:15 Games of Choice
7:00 To be announced
14
1:30 Exercise
2:00 Sports/Video
2:15 Games of Choice
7:00 Harley & Joyce
Brenneman
1:30 Exercise
2:00 Sports/Video
2:15 Games of Choice
7:00 Mt. Lake
Independent Baptist
28
1:30 Exercise
2:00 Sports/Video
2:15 Games of Choice
7:00 Debra Aherrn
20 Summer Begins 21
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Balloon Tennis
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Charles Winebrenner
27
8:00 Enrichment Visits
9:30 Music
10:00 Balloon Tennis
1:00 Crafts
7:00 Grace Bible
Church
-- Billy Graham
"A good father is one of the most
unsung, unpraised, unnoticed,
and yet one of the most valuable
assets in our society."
* Weather permitting - Please make reservations with Activities Director in advance
9:30 Coffee & News
4:15 Group Activity
Additional Memory Lane Activities
Scheduled Daily
( All scheduled activities are subject to change )