Winter 2015 - Wesbury Retirement Community

Winter 2015
Volume 20 · Issue 1
Wesbury President and CEO,
Donald E. Clawson,
Announces Retirement
Dear Friends of Wesbury,
After much soul searching and conversations with my wife and various board members,
I have decided that March 31, 2015 will be my last day of active participation as President
and CEO of the Wesbury group. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as President
and CEO of each of the Wesbury associated corporations for nearly twenty-two years.
This decision comes only after much thoughtful deliberation. The respect and affection
that I feel toward the Wesbury Community has only deepened since I joined this family in
1993. My wife and I have made many lasting friends and I continue to marvel at our good
fortune in having become part of Wesbury. Believe me, the thought of setting aside a daily
role in the life of Wesbury is a very difficult one.
Over the past years, Wesbury has achieved remarkable progress and has been recognized
at regional, national and international levels thanks to the commitment and talents
of so many. I have been fortunate to work with an exceptional administrative team,
and a superb board of directors, each of whom has been committed personally toward
furthering the Christian mission of Wesbury with their time, talents and treasure.
Together, I believe we have created an exceptional regional facility that continues to
deliver the highest quality of care, services and facilities for all who look to Wesbury for
assistance during some of the most difficult aspects of their family’s health and life needs.
Having had the good fortune to have worked with so many wonderful people for so long
has made coming to work each day a joy. However, the time has come for someone else to
help Wesbury navigate the changes that will be necessary to take Wesbury into its second
hundred years. Wesbury is financially strong, spiritually content, and has a team in place
that is very capable of continuing to build on its very solid reputation.
Thank you for twenty-two years of friendship, support and service.
Don Clawson
CEO/President Wesbury
The following timeline outlines Mr. Clawson’s legacy of vision and
innovation that has positioned Wesbury to remain an industry leader
and continue to grow far into the future.
After twenty-two years of dedicated
service, Wesbury President and
CEO Donald E. Clawson has
announced his retirement effective
March 31, 2015. Since becoming
President and CEO, Mr. Clawson
has strategically made decisions
that improve Wesbury’s positioning
in the community, making it one of
the premier senior resources in the
Northwest PA region.
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1995-Renovation and expansion
of Cribbs Residential Center.
1996-Establishment of The Wesbury
Foundation to advance the
Christian mission through
philanthropy, ensuring
charitable care to residents
who have outlived their
financial resources.
1996-Expansion of Wesbury’s
Independent Living program
at Thoburn Village adding 34
villas and 16 apartments.
1997-Introduction of Wesbury’s
Home Enriched Living Program
(H.E.L.P.), now called Help at
Home with Wesbury. A home
and community based services
program supporting clients
throughout the Northwest
Pennsylvania region.
1997-Founding member of Healthcare
Ventures Alliance, now called
HVA Senior Living Alliance,
an organization made up of 22
regional providers that offer
therapy services, specialized
staff training and group
purchasing advantages
to its affiliate members.
1998-Acquisition of Hillside Home
providing a second location for
Wesbury’s Enhanced Living and
Personal Care Program.
1999-Formation of the Annesley
Association of Senior Health
Services, a corporation that
allows Wesbury to partner with
other profit and non-profit
organizations for the betterment
of area seniors.
2000-Construction of Wesbury’s state of the-art Phillip J. and Rae S.
Larcom Memory Support
Center for residents with
Alzheimer’s and other memory/
dementia disorders.
2001-Renovation of Grace Health
Center begins. This includes the
addition of Emmaline D. Barco
Chapel, new lobby, office space,
and café and gift shop.
2005-Tony Petruso’s Northwest
Pharmacy Solutions opens on
Wesbury campus licensed as a
closed door pharmacy to serve
Wesbury; in June of 2006 the
retail pharmacy opened in the
same location.
2006-Creation of Alliance Visiting
Nurses doing business as
Visiting Nurses Alliance by
partnering with St. Paul’s Home
of Greenville, PA, Concordia
Lutheran Ministries of Cabot,
PA, Meadville Medical Center
and Grove City Medical Center.
VNA-Alliance has become
a leading home health agency,
covering most of the Northwest
Pennsylvania region.
2010-Creation of The Wesbury Institute, offering free
educational seminars, resources,
and training to caregivers.
2011-Wesbury purchases The Edinboro Inn and approximately
31 acres in Edinboro, PA to
develop a second Independent
Living campus. Plans are to
begin construction in 2015.
2013-Grace renovations are
completed adding a Medical
Arts Center, new Sunset
Auxiliary Gift Shoppe,
Neighborhood Grill, Rae S.
Larcom Therapy Center and
dedicated Short-Stay
Rehabilitation Neighborhood.
2014-Partnered with Lake Erie
College of Osteopathic
Medicine (LECOM) to provide the citizens of Crawford County
with an innovative outpatient
geriatric assessment program
and medical care at Wesbury’s
new Medical Arts Center.
2015-Opening of Northwest Community Pharmacy
During Mr. Clawson’s 22-year
tenure, Wesbury has been
recognized nationally by the United
Methodist Association (UMA)
EAGLE Accreditation process
five consecutive times as well as
receiving the UMA’s Innovation
Award for a Recreational Music
Making study that focused on
nursing staff burnout and retention.
The Economic Development
Corporation of Erie County, now
known as DevelopErie, honored
Wesbury United Methodist
Retirement Community of
Meadville as a regional “Employer
of the Year” finalist.
In addition to his work at Wesbury,
Mr. Clawson has been very active
in the Meadville community. For
ten years, he served as chairman
of the Meadville Area Sewer
Authority, the Historic Meadville
Markethouse Authority and on the
Salvation Army Board of Directors.
He has also served on the Citizen’s
Advisory Council for Replacement
of the Mead Avenue Bridge and a
number of other organizations. He
is a member of the Rotary Club of
Meadville and the 2014 recipient of
the Dr. H.C. Winslow Award.
Don and his wife, Patricia, plan
to stay in the Meadville area and
continue working for the betterment
of the community.
The Board of Directors of Wesbury
is currently considering the
appointment of a new President and
Chief Executive Officer for Wesbury.
The residents, staff and
volunteers thank Mr. Clawson
for his dedication to the Wesbury
community. Don’s generosity and
good nature will truly be missed.
We look forward to building upon
his legacy as Wesbury moves into
advancing new leadership.
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From Talent to Treasure
There is something to be said about
the natural beauty that surrounds
Wesbury and Northwestern
Pennsylvania. The abundant
woodlands, streams and lakes
are fantastic for the outdoors
enthusiast sparking inspiration
and creativity. To Thoburn
Village resident Paul Rose, the
woods supply a therapeutic
conduit to relax and focus. For
many years, Paul’s hobby has
been “woodturning,” a form of
woodworking that is used to create
wooden objects on a lathe. When
Paul and his wife, Pat, moved
to Wesbury the fully equipped
woodworking shop located on
campus proved perfect for Paul
where he can continue to pursue
his passion. Today, Paul can often
be found in the woodshop with
fellow resident, Ken Montag,
working on personal pieces as well
as projects created to support
Wesbury in some fashion.
return trip “auction” starting
a bidding war that ended at
$15,000! Throughout the trip,
travelers received “play money” for
answering questions, pointing out
facts, or practically anything. It is
then used in to buy items during
the “auction”, an annual tradition
that creates a lot of camaraderie
and laughter while traveling home.
Because Paul’s wooden bowls
proved very popular, he decided to
donate 30 of them to The Wesbury
Foundation to be sold at the
Sunset Auxiliary Gift Shoppe in
Wesbury’s Grace Health Center;
with proceeds going directly
to The Wesbury Foundation’s
Benevolent Care Fund. Supporting
the Wesbury community and
Benevolent Care is important to the
Roses. They know the hardships
health care costs can have on a
person as Pat’s mom received
charitable care at the facility she
resided in years ago.
It was on the recent annual
Wesbury Trip to Cape Cod that
Paul donated three of his beautiful
hand turned wooden bowls to the
“You never know what kind of
situation is coming around the
corner, things can change at any
time,” says Pat. “It’s nice that Paul
can use his talents to help
residents who have outlasted
their resources.”
Learned techniques and
abilities can take a raw
piece of wood and turn it
to art. It is inherent
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character and generosity that
takes those gifts and turns them
into relief for a stranger and their
family. Paul’s beautiful and unique
wood turned bowls are available at
the Sunset Auxiliary Gift Shoppe as
well as small wooden mushrooms
and spruce trees also created on
his lathe.
“For me, this is doing something
I love, that helps support others in
need, it doesn’t get any better,” says
Paul. “I also get the satisfaction of
knowing that something I created
is going to someone who really
likes it; truly a win-win from
my perspective.”
Nominate a Deserving
Senior or Group
Wesbury is searching for nominations
of extraordinary adults age 65 and over
for our 7th Annual Senior
Tribute Awards. We are looking
for groups or individuals who are
working toward enhancing the lives
of seniors. We know there are people
doing phenomenal things in our
community but we need your help
to find them. To nominate someone,
please complete this form and mail
to The Wesbury Foundation, 31 N.
Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335 or
contact Rhonda Thomas, Director
of Development at 814-332-9264 for
more details. Nominations may be
submitted via email to foundation@
wesbury.com. The deadline for
nominations is July 31, 2015. Multiple
nominations from the same nominator
are acceptable. Please use one form
per nomination.
I want to Nominate:
name of individual or group
Reasons why:
Nominee Contact Information
Name (of Individual or Group)
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Email
This is a nomination for the
following category:
Nominator Contact Information
Name (Person Submitting Form)
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
Email
Signature
o An Individual Senior Citizen
(this is an individual who is doing
exceptional things)
o An Organization or Individual
(who supports senior)
o A Group of Senior Citizens
(these are groups of seniors who
do exceptional things)
This form is also available on our
website at www.wesbury.com
SENIOR TRIBUTE
(use additional paper as necessary)
Consider Leaving a Gift
As we begin the New Year and you review your charitable giving plans, have you considered leaving a gift to
Wesbury in your will?
Leaving an organization in your will or “planned giving”
creates unique opportunities for donors to give. There
are many planned giving options from which you can
choose depending on what you wish to accomplish for
yourself, your family, and your charitable interests in
your overall estate and financial plans.
so that we may thank you for your generosity and make
sure that your wishes are fulfilled. For more information
about making a planned gift, please contact your attorney or call The Wesbury Foundation at 814-332-9264.
Wesbury not only relies on outright cash gifts from generous donors to replenish The Benevolent or charitable
Care Fund, but also relies on bequests, or gifts through
your will, to ensure our work can continue into the
future. A mention of Wesbury in your will allows you to
retain control of your assets during your lifetime, while
creating a lasting legacy on your behalf.
If you have already included Wesbury in your estate
plans or have arranged a planned gift, please let us know
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We’re Going to the
Georgia Coast!
Join Wesbury as we visit the exquisite natural beauty,
history and wonder of Jekyll Island and Savannah,
Georgia. Located just off the coast of Georgia, Jekyll
Island is one of four barrier islands featuring abundant
wild life, beautiful beaches and historical landmarks.
Established in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in
Georgia. Each year, millions of visitors are attracted to
experience the city’s architecture and historic districts.
Savannah is a strategic seaport city that was heavily used
during the American Revolution and Civil War. We
will depart from Wesbury, via motor coach, on Friday,
May 16th, and return on Saturday, May 22nd. This trip
will feature delicious southern cuisine and full-service
accommodations as well as historic points of interest,
unique shopping opportunities and visits to the ocean.
The two-day trip to Jekyll Island features a stop at
Tamarack in Beckley, WV which houses five resident
artisan studios and offers West Virginia products made
from wood, glass, textiles,
pottery, and metal as
well as jewelry, fine art
and specialty food items.
After an overnight stay
in Rock Hill, SC, we will
arrive on Jekyll Island in
the mid-afternoon to visit
the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Hospital. Opened
in 2007, the Center is dedicated to the conservation
and awareness of Sea Turtles through education,
rehabilitation and research. From there, we will enjoy
a guided tram tour of the historic district before we
check in to our hotel, a brand new property, near the
ocean with a boardwalk over the sand dunes to the
water’s edge.
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We will start our third day with a guided tour of St.
Simons Island, have lunch near the historic village
pier, and visit Christ Church, Ft. Frederica National
Monument and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum. Upon
our return to Jekyll Island, we will dine at the famous
Jekyll Island Club.
Day four begins with the 90-mile ride to Savannah
where we will embark on a trolley and house museum
tour followed by lunch at Paula Deen’s “Lady and Sons”
restaurant. After, you will be free to explore Savannah’s
City Market and River Street areas before dinner at Mrs.
Wilke’s Boarding House.
It is said that the ocean, rivers and marshes define life
in the Georgia Low Country.
Here we will visit nearby
Tybee Island beach and the
lighthouse, enjoy lunch at The
Crab Shack, and explore the
Savannah Bee Co., a unique
shop where everything is made
of or with honey! We end
the day with a dolphin watch
cruise along the intercostals
waterways and dinner at the famous Pirates’ House
restaurant. It is said that underground tunnels connect
the Pirates’ House to the ocean, where long ago, unlucky
patrons of the bar could be drugged and kidnapped to
work on pirate ships.
As we depart Savannah we will visit Magnolia
Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, SC. Located
on 70 acres, Magnolia Plantation is one of the oldest
plantations dating back to 1676 and is known for its
gardens which were first developed in the 1840s by
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Are You Looking For a Solution to
Your Medication Management?
Keeping track of a daily regimen of
medications is often confusing and
if missed or improperly taken there
can be serious effects. Help at Home
with Wesbury offers a Medication
Management system to provide
assurances that medications are being
taken in a timely manner by providing
visual and audible user alerts and
reminders. When taking part in this
program, loved ones and caregivers
also receive phone, text and e-mail
notifications if a scheduled dosage is
missed providing great peace of mind.
Help at Home with Wesbury
Medication Management clients are
also offered a free consultation with a
pharmacist from Northwest Pharmacy.
The pharmacist will visit the client’s home to review all
prescriptions and medications. If any meds are outdated
or no longer needed, the pharmacist will properly
dispose of them.
Northwest Pharmacy offers a free pillbox service where
they will fill all prescriptions on a weekly or monthly
basis and deliver to your home. If you are planning
a vacation or spend part of the year out of the area,
Northwest Pharmacy will provide your medications
in blister packs for travel partitioned in a weekly or
monthly schedule. These amenities allow the client
to have less worry about taking their meds and less
clutter around their home as prescriptions are stored at
Northwest Pharmacy.
For information on Help at Home with Wesbury’s
Medication Management system or any of the other
in-your-home programs and services offered, phone
814-332-9186 or visit www.wesbury.com.
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The Unexpected Road to Recovery
Saegertown restauranteur Jeff
Kays was out for a ride on his
motorcycle when a fellow driver
made an abrupt turn in front of
his path launching him into the
roadway. His motorcycle was cut
in half, and he was unconscious.
The paramedics took him to
Meadville Medical Center where
he was stabilized and sent to
UPMC Hamot in Erie. Jeff had
head trauma, a concussion, and
fractures in his arm, shoulder, ribs,
pelvis and knee. He was facing a
long road to recovery that included
reconstructive surgery and months
of rehabilitation. Post operations,
Jeff was sent to HealthSouth in Erie
to begin five weeks of recovery.
Jeff was not worried about paying
for his healthcare services as he is
a Vietnam Veteran who receives
full benefits, but at HealthSouth
his Medicare ran out. He was still
in need of more comprehensive
rehabilitative services, so it
was suggested he be moved to
Wesbury’s Grace Health Center.
While Jeff was happy to be
moving closer to home, he had
apprehensions with some preconceived notions of what going to
a local “nursing home” would entail.
To Jeff ’s surprise, when it came to
Grace Health Center, those notions
could not be more incorrect.
Upon admission, he thought he
might have a roommate, but being
a resident of Grace’s short-term
rehab neighborhood gave him a
private room. He thought it would
be dark and depressing, but found
the high ceilings, bright lights and
cleanliness uplifting. When he
arrived, staff immediately began to
take care of his needs, including a
recommendation by a staff member
for a particular air mattress that
would make him more comfortable.
Being in short-term rehab, Jeff
had the choice of dining with
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other short stay residents in their
private dining room, or he could
choose made to order items from
Wesbury’s Neighborhood Grill
that he could eat in the Grill’s
dining area, or in the privacy of his
room. He also had the choice to
participate in activities when
he wanted to. Everything was
up to him.
It was when he had his first session
with Wesbury’s Rehab Therapists
that Jeff began to form tears in his
eyes. “In a few weeks you are not
only going to be able to walk out of
here, you will likely be able to run,”
said therapist, Rod Miller. Starting
with small steps, first two, then
four, then six, Jeff began to regain
his strength and movement.
Over the following six weeks,
the VA would check on his care
and Jeff began to see everything
that Wesbury had to offer. When
he needed to make a check up
with doctors in Erie, Wesbury
Transportation took him to his
appointment. When he needed
to be x-rayed, no need to go
downtown, Wesbury’s Medical Arts
Center is attached to Grace Health
Center. If he wanted a snack or
haircut, the Sunset Auxiliary Gift
Shoppe and Beauty Shop were right
down the hall. Everything
was convenient.
“When people say Wesbury is a
community, they are not kidding”,
Jeff observes. “You can get anything
you need, and I was shocked by the
amount of people I already knew
that were either residents or visiting
other residents.”
Although he walked and did not
run out of Grace Health Center
after being discharged, Jeff had
healed to the point where running
was now an option.
“The staff was great,”
says Jeff, “unbelievable,
actually, they gave me
options and choices right
off the bat. They had my
interests at heart.”
If you or a loved one are in need
of therapy following a surgery,
accident or illness, contact
Wesbury’s Grace Health Center by
calling 814-332-9000. Wesbury is
Medicare, Medicaid and
VA approved.
Employee Spotlight:
Grace Dietary’s
Samantha Wasson!
Samantha Wasson was recently honored
as a Wesbury Shining Star Employee for
her service both in and outside of the
work place. She has worked part-time in
Wesbury’s Grace Health Center Dietary
Department for 13 years and currently
supports the Neighborhood Grill, setting
up the soup and salad bar area as well as
keeping the beverage and seating areas
clean throughout the lunch hour.
Samantha is very involved in the community. She has
been active in dance for many years, and was recently
cast as “The Queen” in the Meadville Academy Theater
production of “Alice in Wonderland”. A few of her
fellow dietary staff members went to see her and said
she shined in her part especially when saying the line,
“Off with Your Head!!!” Samantha was “MC” for the
Jazz Ensemble/Global Messenger for Special Olympics
at Allegheny College for four years. Samantha is active
at the ARC of Crawford County as well as an eight-year
member of the Aktion Group, a Kiwanis affiliated group
where she served as a past Secretary.
Samantha has been an active Special Olympics state
board member since 2008. She has also been an active
athlete participant of Special Olympics for the past 26
years. Samantha routinely attends Special Olympics
Leadership Conferences throughout the state, where
she is a well known and respected public speaker. She
is a past winner of the annual “Leadership Award” for
Special Olympics. For her extensive volunteer work,
she was nominated for and won “Volunteer of the Year”
through the Crawford County Community Council.
We are very proud to work with Samantha at Wesbury
as well as all of her accomplishments and service to the
greater community.
Wesbury is always seeking dedicated and caring
employees like Samantha. If you would like a career
where you can make a difference in the lives of others
every day, give Wesbury a call, or visit www.wesbury.com
for available opportunities.
Georgia Coast continued from page 6
Rev. John Grimke-Drayton. The Gardens were opened
to the public to earn money in the aftermath of the
Civil War.
After an overnight stay in Rocky Mount, NC we will
head north to Mount Vernon, Virginia before returning
to Meadville. There, we will tour the plantation home
of George and Martha Washington which is situated on
the banks of the Potomac River. The Washington family
has owned land in the area since 1674. The ground’s
Botanical Garden and the Museum are dedicated
to Washington’s life and include English boxwoods
planted by Washington, his personal survey equipment,
weapons, clothing, and dentures.
The cost for this trip is $1,579, based on double
occupancy and includes transportation, lodging, 14
meals and the admission and guide fees. A portion of
the trip cost is a donation to the Wesbury Foundation’s
Benevolent Care Fund. The Benevolent Care Fund helps
support residents who have outlived their financial
resources and require charitable care. $500 per person
is due upon making reservations. The balance is due
April 1st. To inquire about this trip or to be added to the
mailing list to receive future trip information, please
contact Melissa Grinnell at 814-332-9712.
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Discover Hillside: Meadville’s Hidden Gem
Nestled behind tall oak trees on a hill
sits a turn of the century brick home
filled with life, love, and laughter.
Originally founded as an orphanage and home for the aged Wesbury
Hillside Home has been a homestead
to thousands in the Meadville area
for over the past 106 years and continues to provide Enhanced Living
and Personal Care for seniors 62 and
older. Pulling into the driveway here
is like coming home. During summer, red and white petunias beckon
you onto the porch to rest and watch
butterflies and birds in the gardens.
Entering the home you are greeted by
a grand staircase, and floor to ceiling
length mirror reminiscent of Hillside’s
historic past. The old-fashioned furniture and welcoming décor yields a
strong sense of home. Carol, a Hillside
resident, points out, “I love the quaint
setting and small number of people.
Everyone is friendly and you get to
know everyone.” Speaking to a few
residents they reminisced that the camaraderie here reminds them of their
old Sorority days at college where
their best friend was just a quick trip
down the hall.
On the main floor one can explore
the library, rest in a comfy chair by
the fireplace in the activities room,
or simply enjoy a manicure or pedicure in the beauty salon. If interested
in planting some perennials in the
elevated gardens or just relaxing in
the sun on the second floor terrace an
elevator provides easy transportation.
Residents have time for naps, to rest
and put their feet up for a little while
or to participate in activities. Dorothy,
a resident at Hillside exclaims, “If anyone is bored here, it is their own fault.
We have the Barbershoppers, church
groups and services, and the Slim
Brothers…If you want to go to an ac10
tivity but
need help
just push
your button and
a nurse
will come
and assist
you.” Many also choose to give back
to charity participating in the WIC
Program by knitting blankets, hats
and sewing bears for children under
the age of five.
With 36 residents, the community
allows for more one on one support with a licensed nursing staff. At
Hillside there are no long halls, and
it is not overwhelming. For residents
with dementia this provides a sense
of relief and security. Pendants are
worn, so if there is a resident need or
a fall, staff can quickly locate them
and provide care. Cathi Hanson, Vice
President of Residential Services at
Hillside states, “We at Hillside are
the relief, we are the support system
to the daughter or son. The families
no longer have to worry about juggling, meals, taking their loved one to
doctor’s appointments, or keeping up
with the laundry and housekeeping. A
personal shopper also goes out twice
a month to pick up items for residents
who either cannot get out to purchase
personal items.” If you know the tale
of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’,
and the story’s quote “it’s not too big,
and it’s not too small… It’s just right”.
That is Wesbury Hillside Home.
If you would like more information
about moving to Hillside or coming
for a winter or respite stay contact
Cathi Hanson at 814-332-9186
or visit us at www.hillsidehome.org.
Hillside Timeline
1890........ Western PA Children’s
Society Auxiliary
establishes the Orphanage
1906........ Hiram F. Whiting donates
$2000 to purchase a
property on Linden St.
1908........ Arthur C. Huidekoper
donates land on Williamson
Road for expansion. Hillside
was built for $21,000 and
serves as a home for both
children and elderly women.
1928........ Wing addition built for
the exclusive use of children.
1951........ An infirmary, elevator, new
heating system and four
residential rooms added to
main building through
donations from
Mrs. Kathryn Shippen Tarr.
1956........ Hillside receives court
approval to only provide
care for the elderly.
1967........ Extensive remodeling
to provide both personal
care and skilled nursing.
1995........ Skilled Nursing care
unit discontinues
increasing the capacity for
personal care residency.
1995-96.. Major renovations
for private rooms and suites
with private baths.
1998........ Hillside Home affiliates
with Wesbury United
Methodist Community.
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Northwest Pharmacy and
Convenience Store Now Open
The milder early winter weather was helpful in keeping
the Northwest Pharmacy renovation progress on track
for its grand opening in early February. Stop in to see all
the work for yourself. The convenience store portion is
now open and features many grocery items as well as a
small café with seating for beverages from the coffee bar
or grab-and-go sandwiches and snacks.
The new Community Pharmacy supplies many overthe-counter medications and health aides in addition to
household items, toiletries, lottery, Marcie’s Ice Cream,
24-hour drive up ATM and an IV and non-sterile
compound room. The Community Pharmacy will be
open to the public for filling prescriptions as soon as
the proper approvals are received. In the mean time,
Northwest Pharmacy Solutions, located in the lower
level, remains open for all your prescriptions until the
Community Pharmacy opens.
Northwest Community Pharmacy and Convenience
Store is open seven days a week from 6:00 a.m. until
9:00 p.m. and Northwest Pharmacy Solutions is open
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., and Sunday
from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Both are located at 740
North Main Street Extension in Meadville.
For more information phone Northwest Pharmacy
at 814-724-3107 or visit
www.northwestpharmacysolutions.com.
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Wesbury and Wesbury Institute Upcoming Events
Wesbury Institute
Parkinson’s Support Group
2nd Wednesday of every month
Campus Community Center
February 2015 - “What Parkinson’s
Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
Need to Know”
April 2015 - “Advance Directives, Estate
Planning and Wills”
May 2015 - “Senior Bullying”
June 2015 - Seminar given by the
Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA
Chapter
For more details on specific dates and
times for Wesbury Institute events, call
David Venanzi at 814-332-9399.
Wesbury’s Jekyll Island Trip
May 16 - 22, 2015
Call The Wesbury Foundation
at 814-332-9712.
Seniors for Safe Driving
Classes scheduled for
May 20, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
at Cribbs Residential Center. Call
800-559-4880 for more information.
Wesbury’s 15th Annual
Senior & Friends Golf Scramble
Thursday, June 18, 2015
10 a.m. shotgun start. Continental
breakfast, boxed lunch and picnic buffet
dinner included. Call The Wesbury
Foundation at 814-332-9712.
Wesbury’s 26th Annual Chicken
BBQ & Craft Fair
Sunday, July 19, 2015
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wesbury’s campus.
Call The Wesbury Foundation
at 814-332-9712.
Wesbury’s Senior Tribute Recognition
Dinner and Auction
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Iroquois Club - Conneaut Lake.
Call The Wesbury Foundation
at 814-332-9712.
Wesbury provides individualized proactive health care and life enrichment services to assist mature adults
in maintaining their independence, dignity and spiritual wholeness in a secure, Christian environment.
- Mission Statement -