Heritage Newsletter - Moravian Hall Square

Spring/
Summer
2016
Celebrating New
Gathering Spaces
Featured in
this Issue:
Good
Neighbors
Top
Workplace
Maintaining
the Natural
Beauty
of the Pleasure
Garden
Quilt Show
A publication of Morningstar Senior Living Inc.
The Heritage is published
for residents, staff, volunteers and
friends to provide information
about current events and programs
of Morningstar Senior Living.
We welcome input, send to:
Mollie Santee - Editor
Susan Cooper Drabic - President
and Chief Executive Officer
Contributors:
Liz Brandl
Susan C. Drabic
Mollie Santee
Morningstar Senior Living
175 W. North St.
Nazareth, PA 18064
phone: 610.746.1000
fax: 610.746.1023
website: www.moravian.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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contact the editor in writing.
Morningstar Senior Living Inc. is
a not-for-profit corporation. It is
affiliated with the Eastern District,
Northern Providence, Moravian
Church in America. Morningstar
Senior Living warmly welcomes
people of all races and traditions.
Message from the CEO
S
pring is a glorious time of renewal and hope! It is a time
of optimism, hopeful expectation, and gratitude for many
things including the new life that nature bestows all around
us. I am very proud and grateful for our amazing staff who
in March received another Lehigh Valley Top Workplace
Award in 2016. I celebrate their efforts and accomplishments
as they strive to enrich the lives of residents, their families
and that of their co-workers each and every day. Families
often express their appreciation regarding the compassion of
staff, the quality of service, the care for the campus, and the
many events and activities offered. All these action elements are part of the team work
that makes Morningstar Senior Living a great place to live and work.
Recently, I expressed to a co-worker how much I thought the word “grateful” was
underused in our vocabularies. We use the words “thank you” and “appreciate” often,
but not as often do we express to others that we are very grateful for them. Gratitude
unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns
denial into acceptance, chaos to order, and confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into
a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend... Gratitude makes sense of our
past, brings peace for today, and helps us create a vision for tomorrow. Counting our
blessings and being grateful for them has a positive impact - not just upon our own
lives, but upon the lives of those to whom we show our gratitude. Remember what
Mark Twain said: “I can live for two months on a good compliment”!
Dr. Robert Emmons, a professor at the University of California, Davis and one of the
leading scholars in the scientific study of gratitude, said the following:
“It is possible that psychology has ignored gratitude because it appears,
on the surface, to be a very obvious emotion, lacking in interesting
complications: we receive a gift - friends, from family, from God - and then
we feel pleasurably grateful. But while the emotion seemed simplistic even
to me as I began my research, I soon discovered that gratitude is deeper,
more complex phenomenon that plays a critical role in human happiness.
Gratitude is literally one of the few things that can measurably change
people’s lives. Showing gratitude helps people feel more optimistic - which
in turn helps our entire well-being.”
Showing gratitude is an important way to count the blessings of life. I am so very
grateful to the residents, home care clients, and families that Morningstar Senior
Living serves every day. Thank you for entrusting us with providing this care and
service. I am very grateful to our employees and our volunteers because their
dedication, compassion, and commitment positively influences lives every single day.
May we all have the hearts that can feel, or the ears that can hear, or the eyes that can
see all the many quiet heroes among us who help make our lives immeasurably better.
Best regards,
SEN IOR L I V I NG
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Susan Cooper Drabic
President & Chief Executive Officer
An ALL STAR Team Effort
D
espite a wet and very cold Saturday morning, the Morningstar Senior
Living ‘All Star’ team took part in the 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
in Jim Thorpe. The rain failed to dampen the spirits of our walkers as they
set off to walk together for a cure, to raise awareness and to support those
they care about who are living with the illness. The ‘All Star’ team raised a
total of $3,335 to help fight Alzheimer’s disease. There are plans for a 2016
team effort this Fall. Visit our website to find out details!
Meet our New Chief Health Officer
W
e are pleased to announce
Sandra A. Massetti, NHA,
LSW has been appointed to the
position of Chief Health Officer at
Moravian Hall Square, effective March
1st 2016. Massetti is responsible for
the oversight of the licensed Nursing
Home and the licensed Personal
Care households at Moravian Hall
Square. In addition, she manages the
Community Life Department and in the future will oversee all of
our home care programs. It is intended she will also be responsible
for Community Health and Home Care Services.
Massetti comes to Morningstar Senior Living with 40 years
of experience working in the long-term care industry. Prior to
joining Morningstar Senior Living, Massetti spent 12 years with
Phoebe Ministries in a progressive career. Most recently she held
the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Healthcare
Officer. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to share
my 40 years of health care experience, particularly dementia care
programs and services with the Moravian Hall Square
Community. My goal is to distinguish Morningstar Senior Living
as a premier provider for dementia care and services in the Lehigh
Valley, particularly in Nazareth and Bethlehem.
MSL has what it takes to make this possible, specifically its
leadership, staff, resources and setting. I will be exploring and
then implementing specialized programming in dementia such as
Montessori, art and music for our residents at all levels, a welltrained and educated staff, including home care staff, community
programs, such as a Memory Café, Brain Fitness, cognitive
screenings and assessments, support groups and education,
wellness and respite for caregivers, technology for safe living and
involvement in a dementia friendly neighborhood. In addition,
I hope to add to the many innovative programs that already
exist at Morningstar Senior Living and share my knowledge and
enthusiasm for enriching resident lives and overall wellness.”
Sandy received her BA in Sociology from Bloomsburg University
and her Master’s in Social Work from Marywood University.
She recently received the Leading Age National Dr. Herbert
Shore Outstanding Mentor Award and is a speaker and trainer
on various topics relating to the senior population. We are happy
to welcome Sandy as a part of our extended Morningstar Senior
Living family.
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Sue Drabic addresses the crowd at the Dedication Event on August 18th, 2015
Celebrating New Gathering Spaces
T
he day was a long time in the making – a grand opening
celebration anticipated for more than 7 years. Residents,
staff, and friends came together for the dedication of multiple
levels of wonderful new gathering spaces, indoors and out, on the
Moravian Hall Square campus. And through the generosity of
friends of Moravian Hall Square, residents can now experience a
new level of enrichment and activity for all to enjoy.
The first level of the new addition features The Anniversary
Hub which was named as such because it was a featured capital
project component of the 25th Anniversary Campaign, ‘As You
Like It’. The name was agreed upon by an early project planning
committee composed of board members, residents and staff. A
hub is the important central part of a wheel and in many ways,
conveys the support for momentum of activity and fellowship that
result. Also on this lower level is a brand new covered driveway
entrance and redesigned lobby area.
Thanks to the dedication of the ‘As You Like It’ Steering
Committee, the Morningstar Senior Living Board of Directors
and the generous support of many benefactors, more than
$650,000 was raised so that this beautiful addition to the
Cover Photo is a View of the Pleasure Garden from Robyn’s Nest
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Moravian Hall Square campus could become reality.
On the second level, the Alberta Rose Library is named for
Alberta Rose, a resident whose generous bequest brought this
project to life. Alberta was one of four children born to Oliver
Cromwell Carlton and Anna (Heberling) Carlton on September
21, 1914. She was a graduate of Newfoundland High School and
attended the Philadelphia Academy of Art.
Alberta, or Bert as family and friends knew her, was an active
member of the Moravian Church of Canadensis. Alberta had a
designer’s eye and was skilled in interior arts as well as being a
watercolor painter. She enjoyed outings to scenic destinations and
working outdoor scenes of shadow and light in watercolor. Alberta
moved to Moravian Hall Square on June 14, 1999 and resided
here until her death on August 9, 2010.
Alberta was the wife of Dr. Lawrence Furlong, assisting him for
many years with his practice in Cresco. Following his death, she
married long-time family friend Wesley Rose, a skilled carpenter
and home builder. Bert would be impressed with the beauty and
natural light of the new library named in her honor.
Games and Gatherings are enjoyed daily in the Anniversary Hub
Many would agree that the crowning glory of this new
addition is Robyn’s Nest, the rooftop patio which provides
a breathtaking view of the Pleasure Garden. Robyn’s Nest
was aptly named after Robyn Keller, Moravian Hall Square’s
Chief Environmental Officer who passed away suddenly in
August 2013. Robyn was an example to follow – although
small in stature and a no-nonsense kind of person, she was
also known as someone who had a love of nature and a heart
for giving to others.
The team work involved with this project started as a seed
of generosity that led to the involvement of many design
ideas and additional funding support from those who chose
to support the vision. From fundraising and planning to
construction and finishing touches, many hands helped to
produce this beautiful library and hub.
Residents and guests have been enjoying the hospitality
and ambiance of these new areas. Bridge and other table
games take place daily in the Anniversary Hub and the
Alberta Rose Library has become a favorite destination to
read the paper or a new book selection. All who venture to
the Robyn’s Nest marvel at the vista of the Pleasure Garden –
every season holds a special delight.
It is the philanthropy of many that provides joy to the hearts
of countless people through their generosity. Now that’s
worth celebrating…
Library Committee Chair, Jackie Ellenberger keeps the collection
in good order
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Stepping Back in Time
Engineering the
Leader in You
T
he Leadership Advisory Council at Morningstar
Senior Living is charged with bringing motivational
speakers to present workshops for our Leadership
Development participants. The theme for Leadership
Development Season 9 is Engineering the Leader in You.
Recently the Council introduced a speaker who would not
only appeal to our current leaders and our future leaders
but one who would also appeal to our residents. Rick
Anderson, President and CEO of St. Luke’s University
Health Network shared his personal leadership and
philosophy. His inspirational presentation led us through
his journey to guide the St. Luke’s University Health
Network to where it is today. Rick spoke passionately
about his pride in the organization, and more importantly
in the people who have traveled the journey with him. Rick
was one of several guest speakers to share their stories with
the Leadership Development Team this season.
The team also was treated to the inspirational story of
Jacqueline Renner, the President of C. F. Martin Guitar &
Co. Prior to her position at Martin Guitar in June 2015,
Ms. Renner served as a leader in multiple business settings.
She began her career as a chemist but that evolved into
varied settings in the scientific and retail arena. Her story
included important core values; lifelong learning, listening
well, trust in teams and empowering others for success. A
special thank you to all the motivational speakers who
were so giving of their time to share their experiences and
to help guide the leadership at Morningstar Senior Living.
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T
he Moravian Hall Square Special Events Committee, led
by resident Marilyn Brewster held a fabulous Fashion Show
fundraiser in Kortz Hall this April. The show was titled 275 Years
of Fashion which was a tribute to the conclusion of Nazareth’s
275th anniversary year celebration.
Men and women donned apparel from each century beginning
with the stories and attire of colonial settlers and native
Americans from the 1700s. History continued with gowns from
the Sigal Museum collection as well as models in a handmade
ball gown, day dress and a distinguished educator from the
1800s. With so many fashion statements of the 1900s, the crowd
was wowed by suffragettes, flappers, bobby soxers, go-go outfit,
glamour and sports themes. Current century fashions included
everyday apparel and formal wear.
More than 120 patrons enjoyed the exhibition which included
a special hat collection, vintage photo displays and memorabilia
that complemented the historic theme. Committee volunteers
served guests wine and hors d’oeuvres following the show.
Proceeds of the event support the Good Samaritan Fund which
provides benevolent
funding support to
residents who can
no longer pay in full
for the cost of their
care. The event was
a rousing success
and raised over
$2,000 for charitable
support.
Franzeskie and
Maddy in fifties
fashion.
Two Good Neighbors of
Morningstar Senior Living
M
any of us can recite the opening theme
song to Mister Rogers Neighborhood
that includes the important words, “won’t
you be my neighbor?” Having good
neighbors gives us all a sense of security and
well-being - knowing that there are people in
our midst who care for and about us.
At Moravian Hall Square, the life of the
community is really that good neighbor
vibe. There are people who do simple acts of
caring to continue to make one another feel
safe, supported and loved.
It doesn’t always need to be a million dollar
gift or an incredible act of great daring or
sacrifice to exemplify being a great neighbor.
More subtle traits such as constancy,
reliability, respectfulness and yes, generosity
are the components that many recite when
recalling a favorite neighbor. Like that
familiar warm cardigan that Fred Rogers
wore during his show, we all like to be
wrapped up in feeling cozy, safe and cared
for.
It is a pleasure to showcase a few illustrations
of good neighbors that live and work at
Moravian Hall Square. These are some
unsung folks who don’t really think about
what they do – it just comes naturally. They
are not seeking fame or glory, they just want
to be kind and live by the golden rule.
There are A LOT of good neighbors at
Moravian Hall Square. You could say we
are the best neighborhood around and even
Mister Rogers would smile at that!
Marilyn
Brewster
a resident neighbor
with a green thumb,
incredible energy,
great ideas and a
heart for caring – she
just can’t help getting involved! Marilyn
heads up the seasonal gardening efforts
encouraging her neighbors to lend a helping
hand with planting, weeding and tending
to the beautiful campus at Moravian Hall
Square. She loves to travel and has motivated
others to take little and significant travels to
destinations. As a Eucharistic minister and
member at Holy Family Catholic parish,
Marilyn provides a welcome faith presence
for her neighbors. As the committee leader
for the Special Events committee, she helps
raise funds for the Good Samaritan Fund
with card parties, fashion shows and pop-up
sidewalk sales. There are many sides to the
vibrant personality of Marilyn – to meet her
is to experience her gracious hospitality and
caring.
Jan
Christensen
as a young girl, she
would have been a
physical neighbor to the
campus of Moravian
Hall Square since her
grandparents lived off the lower entrance by
Center Street. Now, the neighbor connection
is more of faith and service. For almost a
decade, Jan has volunteered piano services for
hymn sings and special worship services. She
has donated her handmade Moravian stars
as gift items and in holiday demonstrations.
Jan is a registered nurse and serves as a
volunteer member of the Board of Directors
at Morningstar Senior Living. Jan promotes
wellness and activity for seniors through her
professional training of nursing students as
well as her volunteerism as a parish nurse for
Central Moravian church.
These two brief examples of neighbors
as well as the stories of some of the other
featured residents and volunteers throughout
“The Heritage” show that Morningstar
Senior Living has a campus filled with
great neighbors. It was a pleasure to share
a glimpse of these folks and hope that you,
dear reader, come away with the feeling that
being neighborly is just “who we are” at
Moravian Hall Square.
Great News…
We are a Top
Workplace
2016!
M
orningstar Senior
Living, Inc.
has been named to the
Morning Call’s Top
Workplaces 2016 list. We
learned of the honor at
an awards ceremony held Wednesday,
March 9th at DeSales University in
Center Valley.
We were one of forty organizations in
the Lehigh Valley recognized as a Top
Workplace 2016. Morningstar Senior
Living Inc. received recognition in the
category of Midsize Employers.
“Earning recognition as a Top
Workplace is a huge honor,” said
Susan C. Drabic, President & CEO of
Morningstar Senior Living, “and all the
more so because this recognition comes
from our own employees – those who
know the organization best. Our work
culture supports constructive feedback
and helps us to retain employees and
attract new talent. Our employees are
passionate about serving our residents
and clients…and that is what drives
this organization to keep raising the bar
every day!”
A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to
our employees for voting Morningstar
Senior Living a Top Workplace 2016.
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Tree by the new
entrance given in
memory of Phoebe
Altman by her family.
Generosity Makes an Impact at
Morningstar Senior Living
T
he generous spirit within the Morningstar Senior Living organization is evidenced in many ways. My responsibility is fundraising
executive, but it is my privilege to experience the generosity beyond monetary giving.
Some recent gifts I have witnessed include acts large and small as well as relationships that are old and new. There are families who
live nearby who comment on the lovely campus and how they continue to enjoy taking walks in historic and well-maintained Pleasure
Garden. There are residents who plant, sponsor improvements and maintain our grounds for each season to reflect nature’s beauty for
all to enjoy. We have residents and staff laughing with one another as they share conversation, a meal or activity. There are community
volunteers and family members who arrive on our campus with good cheer and willing spirits to make a positive difference in some way.
There are gifts shared that are unseen by many, but just might be the kind that mean the most. Prayers of comfort, words of
encouragement and quiet actions behind the scenes – these are the type of things that are commonplace when living in the spirit of
community. Our Morningstar Senior Living organization is rich with the promise of care for life. It is a great honor to be involved with
an organization that lives a core purpose of “enriching the lives of all those we touch”.
The named charitable funds at Morningstar Senior Living reflect the action of caring and commitment. The Good Samaritan benevolent
fund offers the promise of continuing care even when financial circumstances are exhausted. The Wellness Trust grants program offers
programming and enrichment implementation for training, new ideas and innovations that benefit residents, clients and staff. The
General Endowment offers security for future needs when funds are invested to grow and be used for capital projects and strategic
initiatives deemed priorities by the boards. Special capital campaigns to build and renovate or purchase new vehicles have definitely made
a direct impact on quality of life.
You are a generous spirit – just by being interested in Morningstar Senior Living. Whether you choose to make a gift of your time or
treasure – we are grateful for you.
As we enjoy the promise of spring in 2016, I celebrate the joy of the generosity I observe and experience each day. Each gift of charitable
support helps Morningstar Senior Living to sustain our promise to provide wellness for life – care for life. Your act of giving makes our
promise a reality. Thank you.
Mollie Santee
Executive Director, Morningstar Senior Living Foundation
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Charitable Gifts
received from August 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016
Abraham, Borda,
Corvino, Butz &
LaValva, PC
Donald & Yolanda
Burley
John Corcoran
Marilyn Emerich
Virginia Craver
Deborah Esposito
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Butz
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel
Craver
Grace Evanko
Robert Cahillane
Darrell & Linda Crook
David Caldwell
Susan Daley
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas
Caldwell
Rev. & Mrs. Hugh Daley
Lester Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony
Camasta
Patricia Aretz
Action Pact
Monica Bustamante
Hanover Engineering
Associates, Inc.
Ruth Hartzell
Anne Fehr
Dr. & Mrs. Harold
Heckman
Brian Ferrence
Dorothy Hege
Karen Finnegan
Shirley Heil
Hon. & Mrs. Craig Dally
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Fishler
Joan Heilman
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Davis
Patricia Fishler
Marvin & Wilma
Henkelmann
Dorothy Cann
Floyd & Betty Deardorff
Shirley Flagler
Joseph & Rusty Herd
Betsey Arnett
Susan Capobianco
Doris Deen
Emilee Herman
Edwin & Pat Auerbach
Gary & Kelly Carney
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Avery
Mr. & Mrs. Frank
Castellucci
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent
Desanctis
Mr. & Mrs. Paul
Florenz
Betsy Barnes
Robert Adams
Marjorie Alderks
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon
Altemose
Arthur A. Altman
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Folk
Matilda Deutsch
Rev. Terry Folk
Victor Castner
Miriam Devey
Miriam Forney
Terri Baskar
Colleen Cavotta
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Diehl
Deanna Forney
Bastian Carpet One
Central Moravian
Church Ladies
Sewing Society
Jean Diehl
Carol Freese
Elinor Dinsmore
Rev. & Mrs. John Fritts
Mr. & Mrs. Peter
Dinsmore
Functional Pathways
Bath Supply
Lori Beam
Mary Ellen Becker
Jan Beer
Central Moravian
Church Peanut
Makers
Cynthia & Louis
DiRenzo
John Beitel
Central Moravian
Church Women
Doris Belvin*
Lena Cesare
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Dotta
Gordon Bennett
Painting
Chas. Hoffman & Sons,
Inc.
Lois Doyle
Ella Benzoni*
Anne Beste
Chestnut Hill
Landscape
Contractors
Sherry Bingaman
Chrin Hauling
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bittner
Jan Christensen
The Bird House
Ed Christman
Phyllis Bock
Pat Chuckalovcak
Neil Boyer
Tony & Ann Cirucci
Liz Brandl
Linnie Clark
Selma Brau
Doris Clauser
Marilyn Brewster
Mr. & Mrs. Scott
Clouden
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney
Brodt
Ann Colangelo
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Brodt
Aidan Corkery
Mary Brown
Corporate
Environments
Brown Design Group
Rolf & Charlotte
Bungeroth
Rt. Rev. M. Blair Couch
& Warren Gericke
Tom & Marge Coughlin
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Dooley
Mr. & Mrs. Micah Furler
Mr. & Mrs. William
Futch
Christine Herman
Brian Hess
Charles Hildenbrandt
John & Joan Hobart
Hoch Accounting
Joan Holtman
Dorothy Homoki
Judith Hosking
Phyllis Howard *
Anne Howlett
Michael & Ethel Galley
Carol Hughes
BerniceGardiner
Dawn Hughes
Susan C. Drabic
John & Eleanor
Gardner
Chris Hunt
David Drabic
Joanne Gearhart
Will & Lorraine Dreger
Donald & Angeline
Gentzle
Otto & Susan
Dreydoppel
Mr. & Mrs. David
Dulevitz
Drew Durako
Rodger Dusinski
CarmelDyer
Eastern Dist. of
Moravian Church
Peg Hunt
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Hunt
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Huth
Evelyn Gerdes
Linda Hutnik
Jean Gies
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Jean
Maricel Glova
John Hancock
Russell Godwin
Clara Johnson
Elaine Greene
Etta Johnson
Greenwood Cemetery
Co.
Janet Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Emerson
Johnson
Edge Insights
Grube Plumbing &
Heating, Inc.
Richard & Marion Egge
Kathleen Gyulai
Lester & Elda Mae
Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt
Eichman
Rose Haberacker
Marie Jones
Rev. & Mrs. Christian
Eichorn
Karen Hahn
Judy Jones
Ruth Hailperin
Bill & Betty Jones
Mary Handwerk*
Ethel Jones
Jacquelynn Ellenberger
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ely
K&H Custom Window
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C. Cassard
Kaesemeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lewis
Elsie Myers
Ruth Reiter
Atty. Ted Lewis
Nacci Printing
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rezeli
Natalie Keating
Mr. & Mrs. Hale
Lichtenwalner
Edward Nawrocki
Leena Rinaldi
Richard & Linda
Solliday
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald
Kemmerer
Kevin and Sandra Love
Nazareth Community
Golf League
Brian Reagan, RLB
Accountants
Rev. & Mrs. Gordon
Sommers
Harriett Mack
Nazareth Floral at
Donahoe Farms
Betty Roach
Miriam Sorensen
Nazareth Hometown
Hardware
John Roanoke
Dennis Roncoroni
Spillman Farmer
Architects
Lisa Katynski
Ethel Kienzle
Joan Kiesshauer
Mr. & Mrs. Norman
MacMullan
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Kiley
Jennifer MacMullan
William & Shirl
Kilpatrick
Evelyn Kilpatrick
Dr. & Mrs. Richard
Kingston
Don & Sue Kirts
Nazareth Produce
Susan Roncoroni
Eugene Nealon
Jim & Helen Roth
Sidney Margolis
Lisa Nealon
Janet Rutan
Annemarie Marino
Rose Nehring
Mollie & Rick Santee
Dr. & Mrs. James
Martin
Rebecca Nelson
Saucon Mutual
Insurance Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel
Maloney
Anna Kish
Mr. & Mrs. James
Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Kleckner
DonnaMartin
Miriam Nichols
Northampton
Community College
Mary Ellen Norton
Virginia Kleintop
Martin D. Cohen Family
Charitable Trust
Doris Kleintop
Mrs. Jean Master
Mary Ochs
Diane Kleintop
E. Ruth May
Dave & Sunny Kline
Audrey McAbee
Office Team, A Robert
Half Company
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Klipple
MariaLuisa McAllister
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Opalinski
Mary Jo Klockner
William McCurdy
Raymond Orwig
Martha Knouss
Mr. & Mrs. Albert
McKee
Hedwig Pambianchi
Kolb, Vasiliadis &
Florenz, LLC
Patti Kopko
Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Kosciusko
McKesson
Mr. & Mrs. John
Mehltretter
Francis O’Brien
Sharon Savaglio
Sodexo Senior
Services
William Stackhouse
Marie Steinsieck
Geraldine Strye
Elizabeth Swift
Mr.& Mrs. Chester
Taylor
Thrivent
Katie Scalise
John Thierolf
Rev. & Mrs. David
Schaeffer
Jill Tilney
Roger & Jane Tressler
Barbara Scheer*
Marlene Troxell
Schmidt Funeral Home
Linder Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. James
Schneck
Dolores Tukeva
David Schuler
Mr. & Mrs. James
Turner
Barbara Seifert Sigmon
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen
Villani
Mrs. Betty Pasternak
Mr. & Mrs. George
Senick
WoodyVogel
Arthur Paulus
Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Serafin
Pam Pearson
Nellie Mengel
Kathleen Pegg
Mildred Kovar
Dolores Mengel
Penn Valley Chemical
Margaret & Steven
Krawiec
Patricia Metz
Lee Serfas
Gail Wagner
Charles and Betty
Wagner
Ralph Wanamaker
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Severson
PatriciaWarne
Peters, Moritz, Peischl,
Zulick, Landes &
Brienza, LLP
SFCS
Joyce Weidner
Lori Shaffer
Nancy Weiss
The Pharo Family
Foundation
Fay Shaffer
Mr. & Mrs. Harold
Wiegard
Louisa Miers
The Philadelphia Trust
Company
Shay, Santee & Kelhart
Mike Milkovits
Sandra Phillips
Mary Langhauser
Howard Miller
Latsha, Davis &
McKenna, PC
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Miller
Phoebe Services
Pharmacy
Charles Kucher
Richard & Shirley Kuhn
Nan Laberteaux
The Lancaster Group,
LLC
Mary Jean Learn
Mr. & Mrs. John Legath
Lehigh Valley
Community
Foundation
Lehigh Valley
Workforce
Investment Board
Stephen Lenius
Aundrea Leonard
Dr. & Mrs. Victor Lesky
George & Elaine Lewis
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Gloria Michael
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Miers
Mr. & Mrs. David Miers
Rev. Elizabeth Miller
Susan Milligan
Elma Mirto
Moravian Larger Life
Foundation
Rick & Pam Morrissey
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Mory
Mike & Ann Shanley
Mr. & Mrs. William
Shipman
Donelda Williams
Alice Williams
Madge Wise
Roger Shipman
WJ&R Electric
Annette Power
Doris Shireman
Anna Wolper
Rev. & Mrs. Norman
Prochnau
Faith Shireman
Mr. & Mrs. Jake
Wright
Mr. & Mrs. John
Quarmley
WilliamRamsden
Augustine Raymond
Max Muller
Raymond James
Financial Services
Kay Murray
Gretchen Reed
Eleanor Murray
Joann Reed
Lynn Murray
Marie Reichl
Mr. & Mrs. Raleigh
Shoemaker
Dallas & Sandra Yeakel
Neil Shook
Mr. & Mrs. Dolph Yost
Nancy Shumaker
Loretta Young
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald
Silberman
Annamay Zipf
SJZ Consulting, LLC
Hal & Pat Smith
Margaret Smith
Helen Snyder
Charles Zwally
*deceased
Tribute Gifts
We are grateful to the friends and family of the following that chose a charitable fund at
Morningstar Senior Living to pay special tribute to their loved one.
In Memory of
Bernadine Agnew
Frederick Alderks
PhoebeAltman
Robert Becker
Donald Belvin
Doris Belvin
Ella Benzoni
Emily and George Billiard
Anna Boyer
Bernice Brodt
Mother of Freda Butz
Ronald Pete Cann
Alfred Capobianco
MarionCooper
Kevin Coughlin
Elizabeth Diamond
Jean Dreydoppel
James Evanko
Edward ‘Bud’ Fishler
Ken and June Fox
Olga and Martin Gearhart
Millicent Godwin
Mary Handwerk
Clarence and Betty Hinkle
Joan Hobart’s Sister
John and Margaret Hudec
Ruth Hutchinson
Emily Kahler
Robyn Keller
Paul G. Klipple
Gladys Kolb
Francis & Alice Knouss
Josephine Leckrone
James Love
John McAbee
Gregory McAllister
Harriet McCurdy
Margaret McInvaill
Mr. & Mrs. C. Messick
RichardMetz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mirto
Peter T.Murray
Michael Murray
JeffreyMurray
Dottie Nealon
Thomas W. Norton
Betty Owens
Donald Pharo
Dr. Norman Reiter
Dr. Ronald D. Roth
Paul and June Roth
Barbara Scheer
Bernard ‘Michael’ Shanley
Lilian Smith
Atty. Charles Smith
Frank Sofka
Marjorie Stackhouse
Dr. Robert T. Steinsieck
Al Swift
Nanette Weidner
Paul Wolper
Madge Zimmerman
in Honor of
Donald Burley
James Cook
Otto Dreydoppel
Shirley Heil
MHS Staff and their care
Legacy
Morningstar Senior
Living is pleased to
receive the charitable
remainder of a planned
estate gift from Mary
E.R. Handwerk. Mary
designated the General
Endowment Fund which
is an invested charitable
fund from which the
Board of Directors may
designate funding use
for capital and special
program needs within the
Morningstar Senior Living
organization.
Please forgive any omissions. Feel free to contact Mollie Santee by e-mail at [email protected] with corrections.
A night at Moravian
Hall Square that
glowed with support
for the Good
Samaritan Fund. 120
guests helped to raise
$30,000 – indeed a
starry night! Thanks
to these special
sponsors…
CONSTELLATION
Comet
Meteor
Brown Design Group
Chestnut Hill Landscaping
Shirley Flagler
Margaret & Steven Krawiec
Latsha, Davis, McKenna,
PC
McKesson
Murray Risk Management
Phoebe Services
Pharmacy
The Philadelphia Trust
Company
RLB Accountants
W.J.&R. Electrical
Abraham, Borda, Corvino,
Butz & LaValva, PC
Bastian One Carpet
Chrin Hauling
Corporate Environments
Deacon Thomas Ely
Hanover Engineering
Casey Hoch
K&H Custom Window
Vic & Mary Lesky
Lewis & Walters
Nacci Printing
Barbara Seifert-Sigmon
Spillman Farmer
Bennett Painting
The Bird House
Marilyn Brewster
Kelly & Gary Carney
Jan & Tom Christensen
Ann & Anthony Cirucci
Betty & Floyd Deardroff
Edge’s Insight
Christian Eichorn
Raymond James Financial
Services
Audrey McAbee
Patricia Miller
Nazareth Floral at Donahue
Farms
Neil Shook
SJZ Consutlng, LLP
Gordon & Susan Sommers
Spring/Summer 2016
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Sew Many Stitches Quilt Show
M
oravian Hall Square’s Sew Many Stitches Quilt group held its first Quilt Show
last October in Kortz Hall. The group of residents, staff and volunteers worked
many hours putting the show together. Quilts were brought out of storage, packaged
and shipped from afar, pulled out from under beds and taken off other beds! Almost
300 people enjoyed the display. Decked out in white gloves to protect the quilts, visitors
were able to wander through Kortz Hall and enjoy the stories that were behind many
of the pieces. One lucky visitor went home as the proud owner of a new quilt that was
raffled. ‘The Pinwheel’ by Mildred Pearce of Topton was won by Theresa Yankowy
from Tatamy. The quilt show was such a success that there is already discussion about
holding another one in the Fall. In the meantime, enjoy reading the stories behind just a
few of the quilts that were on display.
“Appliqued Sampler”
Submitted by Pat Cummins, Resident
“My mother made quilts as a hobby. She finished this in the
1940’s. I was a lucky one to get this one.”
“Appliqued Flowers”
Submitted by Kay Murray, Resident
“This quilt was made by my Mother, Velma Kieffer, in or about
1979. It was hand stitched by my Aunt’s Church Group. It
received a blue ribbon at the Ohio State Fair. Excellent with a
needle, my Mother also won blue ribbons for afghans, knitting
and needlework.”
“Blooming Nine Patch”
Submitted by Judy Jones, Daughter of Residents
EldaMae and Skip Jones
“I saw a quilt like this one displayed on the wall at the At Piece
Quilting Store and liked it so much that I signed up for the
class. They broke down the steps in an easy way to follow. It was
fun seeing it all come together. It was quilted by the Ladies Aid
at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Nazareth, PA in 2010.”
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The Heritage
“Family Album”
Submitted and made by Phyllis Bock, Resident
“It took me 300 hours to make this quilt. I sent old family
pictures to Oregon to be printed on material. The labels include
the names, birth dates and death dates of the six generations
remembered on this quilt. I finished it in 1995.”
“Flying Geese”
Submitted by Ann Shanley, Resident
“This quilt has been in my family since the 1920’s. It was possibly
made by my Great-grandmother. My Mother kept it on the end of
her bed for many years.”
“Lily Pads”
Submitted by Evelyn Kilpatrick, Resident
Made by William and Florence Kilpatrick,
parents of Evelyn and Bill Kilpatrick
“In the late 1920’s our parents embroidered the pink and white
lily pad squares as date time. In September 1930 they were
married and the quilt squares were placed in storage. Almost fifty
years later, in 1979, they retrieved the squares and completed the
embroidery. They quilted it in time for the observance of their
50th wedding anniversary on September 18, 1980.”
“Blue Leaves”
Submitted by Donelda Williams, Resident
“This quilt was made by the Friedens UCC Church in Slatington,
PA. It was completed in the early 1900’s.”
Spring/Summer 2016
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Maintaining the Natural Beauty
of the Pleasure Garden
M
oravian Hall Square resident, Dave Kline, recently
spearheaded a project to return native plants to our
campus in Nazareth, PA. Dave worked with staff at Moravian
Hall Square to secure grant funding from the Lehigh Valley
Community Foundation, allowing the purchase of native plants
to be placed around the pond which is in a natural woodland area
in the Pleasure Garden.
Phase One planting took place in late fall, with the help of
several volunteers, including Kate Brandes of the Lehigh Gap
Nature Center. Brandes is the program lead on the Landscaping
for Communities and Wildlife Program, which is funded by
the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. Kate brought
with her master gardners Janine Gillum and Carolyn Raring
who, along with residents and family members, set about the
task of enhancing the woodland area. By planting a variety
of appropriate native species the pond bank should begin to
stabilize. This conservation landscaping effort will improve the
water quality and provide wildlife habitat. In addition, these
native plants require less water and maintenance.
A big THANK YOU to Dave, and to all our volunteers, for your
energy and willingness to help maintain the natural beauty of our
Pleasure Garden.
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The Heritage
Pounding Their
Way to Fitness
D
rumming is becoming popular for all age groups. Moravian
Hall Square’s Community Life department recently
incorporated drumming into a new fitness class for residents.
Led by Cynthia Bernsdorf, Fitness Coordinator, residents use
balance balls as their drums. “Drumming is very interactive,” said
Bernsdorf, “By combining aerobic movement with the beat of the
drum residents can have fun, while benefitting from an aerobic
workout.” One of Cynthia’s class participants, resident Richard
Kuhns, crafted several sets of drumsticks for residents to use
during the class.
Voices in Harmony
M
oravian Hall Square has a robust choir that has seen
some new ways to bring harmony to its campus and
the greater community. Under the direction of musician
Nancy Shumaker, the choir has grown to almost thirty
members lifting their voices in song.
The group rehearses weekly and performs at least once
each month for Sunday chapel worship. In addition to
seasonal cantatas, the choir has performed with local
church groups and the Easton Musical Arts Ensemble. The
choir blends their singing talent and enthusiasm to offer a
gift of JOY to worship and celebrations in the community.
Spring/Summer 2016
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