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offers physical, occupational and speech therapy services
with an exceptional reputation for quality of care. If you
believe you need or could benefit from a short-term rehab
Person-Centered
Care
stay following surgery, talk to your physician or surgeon
Making long term care
about your option to recover at Oakwood.
settings more flexible
Every month, Oakwood offers a complimentary program
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Join us for one of our Prehab Sessions to have your
questions regarding inpatient rehabilitation answered by
Oakwood professionals.
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also in this issue:
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6 Board Spotlight – Sarah Kruger
8 Church Spotlight – Advent Lutheran
10 Staff Spotlight – Kristi Birkle
12 A Prairie Rose Inn Makeover
16 Resident Spotlight – Bob Bird
23 Oakwood Chamber Players
28 Volunteer Spotlight – Barbara Gessner
31 Recognition Lists
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STAFF TRAINING ADVANCES
OAKWOOD’S EMPHASIS ON
Person-Centered Care
A movement to transform the culture of aging
Kathy assumed the role of Quality Improvement
in America over the past decade is bringing more
Coach with Oakwood in January 2015 after serving as
personal and customized care to the field of long term
the Assisted Living Program Director for Tabor Oaks
To be recognized as a sustainable Wisconsin
care. The ongoing shift toward “person-centered care”
and Covenant Oaks on the University Woods Cam-
model of excellence promoting the highest
is making long term care settings less institutional
pus. The creation of Kathy’s Quality Improvement
level of independence for a diverse
and more flexible in order to suit the specific needs
Coach position is a testament to Oakwood’s contin-
and demands of each individual.
ued emphasis on resident care and continuous quali-
VISION STATEMENT
community of older adults.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Person-centered care is a moral issue for our society
and is based on a philosophy of care that honors a
ty improvement, a focal point of the person-centered
care philosophy. Quality improvement practices and
principles serve as the cornerstones.
Oakwood is a Lutheran ministry serving
person’s history, personality, and preferences in their
generations of aging adults, encouraging
daily routine,” says Kathy Groth, Oakwood Lutheran
“Looking back at our field historically, in the early
individuality, worth and well-being
Senior Ministries’ Quality Improvement Coach.
1900s you typically had older adults being cared for
throughout life.
“The focus is on the person rather than on their
by their families. Then in the 1950s, hospitals began
illness, disease or disability. The person’s input
building nursing homes. They were designed using
drives decisions about how to best provide care.”
the hospital’s model, and they adopted a medical ap-
CORE VALUES
proach to providing care. Nursing homes today still
As a Lutheran ministry, Oakwood respects the
tend to feel more like a hospital rather than a home,
religious, spiritual and cultural values of each
individual. We believe that every person is of
infinite worth, deserving of the opportunity
to achieve his or her highest possible level of
well-being through relationships that embody:
Spirituality, Compassion and Kindness,
Integrity and Truthfulness, Dignity and
Respect, and Stewardship.
and we still see caregivers telling residents what
“The focus is on the person
rather than on their illness,
disease or disability. The
person’s input drives
services they need and when they need it, instead of
residents dictating the care and services they receive,” Kathy explains.
“Resident schedules are regimented and based on
staffing availability and efficiency. And that’s a reality
we need to work with. But what if someone wants
decisions about how to
to sleep in until 10 o’clock in the morning? How can
best provide care.”
we start to get to know a person’s preferences before
– KATHY GROTH
Quality Improvement Coach
we honor that person’s preferences? And how can
they even come here? It sounds like a logical way of
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“Oakwood is blessed
with a positive
reputation and
strong culture that
puts residents first.”
– KATHY GROTH
Quality Improvement Coach
Collaborative Coach
Kathy’s overarching goal is to establish a personcentered care culture over time.
“I’m a strong believer in putting a lot of time and effort
into keeping employees satisfied because that leads to
satisfied residents. Providing employee training and
support is key,” she notes.
In her coaching role, Kathy will work in concert with
Oakwood staff to develop ideas and facilitate change.
“We will utilize a team approach and form project
teams with staff who have the day-to-day experience
and knowledge as caregivers. We’ll remove inefficiencies from our work processes in order to spend time
on what matters most to those we serve. We’ll decide
together which changes need to be made and which
doing things, but as an industry we haven’t traditionally operated like that. We created it in a way that’s
convenient for us and it will take a major shift in how
we approach caregiving to make a change.”
people. How do we recruit and retain them? We need
Six staff members, including Kathy, will go through
to re-evaluate what today’s worker values.”
Snow’s specialized training certification program allowing Oakwood to train other staff in-house.
To kick off a focused staff training and retention effort,
Oakwood traditions and routines make us who we are.”
“Luckily, we’re starting from a position of strength,”
Kathy notes. “Oakwood is blessed with a positive
Kathy invited national dementia care expert Teepa
The Oakwood Foundation, which funds projects and
reputation and strong culture that puts residents first.
Kathy says the goal of the person-centered care focus
Snow to conduct staff education seminars on each
initiatives that support residents and staff, has been
There’s a commitment here to emphasize person-cen-
is to have options like flexible schedules and dining on
Oakwood campus last May. Snow is a dementia care
instrumental in identifying additional funding to
tered care, and an understanding that it is an ongoing
demand instead of set meal times.
education specialist whose training method is sought
make this enhanced training possible. The Oakwood
process. We know that just as soon as we figure out
out by caregivers across the country. Nearly 170 staff,
Foundation has applied for, and received, two gener-
how to do something better, a new generation of resi-
board members, family members and volunteers at-
ous grants from an anonymous charitable foundation
dents will come along who will want the same service
tended the 3-hour seminars.
over the past two years in order to support Oakwood’s
delivered in a different way. Person-centered care will
person-centered care initiative. These grants made the
be a never-ending pursuit.”
“How we get there is going to require a complete
revolution,” she adds.
Investing in Staff Education
Person-centered care calls for focused, continual improvement in areas like customer service, leadership
training and dementia care, according to Kathy.
“I have a passion for dementia care,” Kathy says. “I
found Teepa Snow to be a role model our organization
could look to. Dementia training is one of the first
possible and will support additional ongoing staff
training in 2016.
things we will emphasize throughout our organiza-
“But that’s not where it ends. Our biggest priority right
tion through this new role. We have a need to invest
now is around staff recruitment, retention and train-
in extra training in this area because there are new
ing in all areas. There is typically high turnover in our
approaches and strategies we need to adopt with
industry, and we employ a high percentage of young
individuals in various stages of their disease.”
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2015 staff education seminars and staff certifications
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Tai Chi and Yoga
CLASSES BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR
FOR OAKWOOD RESIDENTS
“Classes such as tai chi and yoga are extremely
beneficial and accommodating for older adults.”
– ALEX WAGNER
Physical Wellness Coordinator
One of the more significant wellness trends
Yoga and tai chi also help to maintain flexibility by
and how these muscles are used in daily life. Our res-
“Residents now are coming to Oakwood with the
in the past decade is the explosion in popularity of
utilizing otherwise underused joints and muscles, which
idents continue to understand how their body works,
expectation we will offer these types of programs,”
yoga and tai chi classes for older adults. Oakwood has
can tighten up or deteriorate over time. The exercises
how it is changing, and how to remain in the best
explains Liz. “The new generation of retirees have read
been among the leaders in the retirement community
involved in yoga and tai chi also help to improve posture
shape possible.”
all the studies and understand you need to take
industry in embracing this trend, offering a variety of
and fight off osteoporosis— particularly in women.
classes throughout the week on each campus focused
Liz Gade-Schara, the Independent Living Life Enrich-
“As women age, they stop producing hormones helpful
ment Coordinator at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge,
in building muscle and strengthening bones,” explains
has been an Oakwood employee since 1992. While her
“Classes such as tai chi and yoga are extremely beneficial
Alex. “The activities involved in yoga and tai chi help
background was originally in occupational therapy,
and accommodating for older adults,” says Oakwood
to keep our bones strong and build muscle.”
she obtained her personal training certificate five
on personal fitness.
Village University Woods Physical Wellness Coordinator Alex Wagner. “As we age, there are several health
challenges that can negatively impact quality of life.
Tai chi and yoga help to address many of these
challenges head-on.”
One of the most significant threats to the health and
independence of older adults is the risk of a serious
fall. Seniors in particular run the risk of a fall if they
do not take the time to practice using the muscles and
motor skills needed to maintain balance. Yoga and tai
chi emphasize body awareness, promote muscle endurance and develop core strength, all of which help
to reduce falls.
“Many times, people lose their balance because they fail
to practice important skills,” says Alex. “Yoga and tai chi
not only strengthen muscles, but stimulate the brainmuscle connection. The more practice you have using
the feedback loop between your mind and your muscles,
the more effective you can be at preventing falls.”
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Best of all, tai chi and yoga classes offered at Oakwood
accommodate many health concerns, and help educate
years ago to meet the growing demand from incoming
residents for progressive, professional fitness courses.
a ‘use it or lose it’ approach to mobility and physical
fitness. By the time some of our newer residents join
our community, they’ve been gym members and
participating in these programs for years. The questions they are asking me reflect more experience and
knowledge than we were seeing even five years ago.
These courses are becoming a part of our society and
the aging process, which is a good thing.”
residents about their bodies and the benefits of exercise.
“These classes allow residents to work on their balance
in low-impact intensity, placing less stress on achy
joints,” explains Alex. “Anyone who has had a joint
replacement, sore back, sore knees, arthritis, or nerve
damage can participate in a manner that is comfortable to them. This is a slower, more mindful approach
to exercising. These classes are also self-paced and
modifications are always provided.” Older adults can
participate standing or sitting, even if they are in a
wheelchair or using a walker.
Residents also appreciate the educational approach
taken by staff members. “I’ve found residents really
appreciate learning about the exercises and how it
benefits them,” says Alex. “Each movement we do,
we are sure to explain which muscles are being worked
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sarah Kruger
Oakwood Lutheran Homes Association, Inc.
DBA Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries
Paul Schmidt, Chair
Sarah Kruger, Vice Chair
WITH EXPERIENCE COMES PERSPECTIVE
Roth Judd, Secretary
Tom Hanson, Treasurer
Brett Armstrong, Chad Bartell, Meg Chin, Alice Gustafson
(Ex-Officio), Larry Jenkins, Thomas Klein, Karen Kretschmann,
Larry Larrabee (Ex-Officio), Mark Meloy, Tom Rivers,
Scot Sorensen, Keith Yelinek, Stan York
Sarah Kruger, the UW-Madison School of Nurs-
“Just one of my grandparents was alive during my
to the group as it constantly strives to improve its
ing Clinical Professor who serves on Oakwood
childhood. But today, I’m involved in the support of
quality of care. Her background will bring needed per-
Lutheran Senior Ministries’ Board of Directors, sees
my aging mother-in-law, and I saw what a wonderful
spective to Oakwood as it explores its future and how
Alice Gustafson, Chair
an increasing number of the nursing students in
relationship my kids had with her while they were
the provision of care for older adults will evolve and
Robert Cole, Vice Chair
her classes interested in working with older adults
growing up. I’m very interested in quality care for old-
change with changing demographics and technology.
Karl Marquardt, Secretary
thanks in part to positive experiences growing up
er adults, and I believe we need to continue to raise
with their grandparents.
clinical standards when it comes to caring for our
“It’s refreshing and reassuring to see this occurring,”
Sarah says.
“One of the introductory classes I teach addresses longterm care, and I asked the students to talk about their
aging population.”
“The leadership at Oakwood has been incredible to
work with and we’re on the right track. Oakwood has
Oakwood Village University Woods Apartments, Inc.
Karl Marquardt, Treasurer
Terry Hanson, Stan Inhorn, Darko Kalan, Larry Larrabee
(Ex-Officio), Paul Schmidt (Ex-Officio), Stan York
a great history, but it’s the future that is particularly
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Homes, Inc.
Not long ago, according to Sarah, nursing students would
fascinating. This is an interesting time to be consider-
set their sights on being a flight nurse or OB nurse.
ing how we’re going to take care of a growing popu-
Larry Larrabee, Chair
They would rarely aspire to work with older adults.
lation of older adults, provide care in desired settings
Dave Bohlman, Vice Chair
and in a financially responsible way.”
Jim Buchheim, Secretary
relationship with an older adult, why it’s important to
“We put together a geriatric interest group at the
them and what they learned from that relationship.
UW, which is now a student-run interest group with
A Racine native, Sarah lives in Verona with her hus-
I was initially blown away by their responses. These
members who specifically want to care for older adults
band David, who is president of Fiore Companies, a
were 18 year-olds, and they shared rich examples of be-
when they graduate,” Sarah says. “A lot of young
local investment firm. They have three adult children
ing around older adults,” Sarah explains. “One nursing
people have had exceptional relationships with old-
and an 8 year-old grandson. Both Sarah and David
student recently told me she was excited to be going
er adults and they find senior care both challenging
have devoted their time and talents to serving several
Larry Larrabee, Chair
to work for a long term care organization because she
and rewarding. We need people who bring energy and
Madison-area organizations over the years.
Dan Stein, Vice Chair
believes older adults deserve the very best care possible.”
intellect to this clinical field. My goal as an educator
Sarah, who has a strong interest in the health and wellbeing of older adults, says her own childhood experi-
and clinician is to ensure they have the education and
training to do so.”
Rick Nuernberg, Treasurer
Marje Murray, Paul Schmidt (Ex-Officio)
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Apartments, Inc.
Larry Haas, Secretary
“Organizations like Oakwood need to partner with
Rick Nuernberg, Treasurer
educational institutions so both parties can continue
Alice Gustafson (Ex-Officio), Ron Mach, Mario Mendoza,
to learn from each other,” Sarah explains. “They can
Paul Schmidt (Ex-Officio), Nancy Young
ences with older adults were limited. But later per-
Sarah, who also practices at Access Community
inform each other. There is an emphasis placed
sonal experiences, combined with her career in health
Health Center as a nurse practitioner part time, has
on those types of community partnerships at
policy, health care and teaching the next generation of
been teaching at UW-Madison since 2000. She joined
Oakwood. I enjoy working with the leadership team
health care providers, have given her perspective.
the Oakwood Board in 2008, offering clinical expertise
at Oakwood and with other board members. I’ve
learned a lot and will continue to learn. It’s been
extremely rewarding.”
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Alice Gustafson (Ex-Officio), Stacey Hartmann, Jim Laatsch,
Advent
LUTHERAN CHURCH
In the heart of Madison’s west side is Madison
fresh produce each week, enriching their lives with
Christian Community, which houses Advent Lutheran
experience and knowledge they may not have access
Church and Community of Hope UCC. Sharing its
to in their home lives.
grounds and its building with Community of Hope
UCC parish is just one of the ways Advent sets itself
apart from other area churches. This partnership was
the product of a larger discussion between Madison Protestant and Catholic churches in 1967, as area
churches wanted to see how they could facilitate
greater cooperation amongst themselves.
The strong idea of stewardship of the land does not stop
with its gardens. Advent Lutheran also has installed
solar panels and a large rain collection system which
allows rainwater to be used to water the gardens.
The solar panels have served as outreach efforts in
themselves. They’re visible as cars drive past and have
invited curious passersby to inquire about them in
Madison Christian Community sits on eight acres of
the churches and even join as members, according
land given as a gift from a local farming family. Advent
to church historians.
Lutheran places emphasis on good stewardship of the
land they were given, and from this an active Garden
Ministry was born. The MCC Garden Ministry’s
mission is to connect their community with God’s
creation. This ministry has varied operations including
The strong love and respect for the land they’ve
been given, along with passionate faith, makes
Advent Lutheran an exciting and unique presence
among Madison’s Lutheran churches.
Advent’s Garden Ministry is a reflection of the value the congregation places on good stewardship of the land and connecting with
future generations. Pictured are Oakwood Village University Woods residents and Advent Lutheran members Mary (far left, in gray)
and Ken Maxwell (upper right, in navy blue).
planting, maintaining and harvesting a garden whose
produce is donated to the local food pantry, and even
raising chickens. Many of the garden volunteers are
older women, though the ministry unites people of all
ages through the common love of the land and helping others. MCC also has garden plots that are available to people in the surrounding community.
Another facet of the Garden Ministry is the Kids in the
Garden program. This program brings children from
the Lussier Community Center to the MCC grounds,
where ministry members teach them about gardening.
The program sends each child home with a bag of
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Advent Lutheran places
AT A GLANCE...
great emphasis on good
Year Established: 1960
stewardship of the land
Pastor: Rev. Nick Utphall
Phone: (608) 836-1455
they were given, and from
Address: 7118 Old Sauk Rd | Madison, WI 53717
this an active Garden
Website: www.madisonchristiancommunity.org
Ministry was born.
Services: Sundays at 10:15am (September – May)
Sundays at 9:30am (June – August)
Number of Members: 331
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MEET PRAIRIE RIDGE CAREGIVER
Kristi Birkle
“...a positive
attitude has a
direct and daily
impact on the
Attitude is everything, especially when it comes to
Prior to becoming a CNA in 2002, Kristi ran a daycare
the workplace. Sometimes it takes a conscious effort
out of her home for many years as she raised her
to maintain a positive outlook. For Oakwood team
children. When the kids went off to kindergarten,
member Kristi Birkle, it just seems to come naturally.
she decided she wanted to do something different.
Kristi is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working
That’s when she began caring for older adults.
as a Resident Assistant in Oakwood Meadows and
“I lived in Rhinelander and worked in assisted
Oakwood Seasons at Prairie Ridge. She provides
living, and later in home health,” she says. “Then
needed personal daily care for residents living in
I lived in Sun Valley, Idaho for a time, working as
the assisted living programs.
an in-home caregiver.
“I’m a single parent with three kids in college, so I have
When my Dad became ill, I came to Madison and
no choice but to work,” Kristi says. “And if you have to
joined Oakwood.
work, you might as well enjoy it. With the residents
living here, I find it so easy to enjoy what I do. Every
day when I come in, the people who live and work
here are always so warm and welcoming.”
and Meadows at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. “She
has an incredible attitude. The residents always come
with residents is her favorite part of her daily routine.
needed, and she does it all with a smile. Residents love
children. It’s really like visiting with your family.”
In fact, when Kristi’s 80 year-old mother recently
underwent knee replacement surgery and rehabbed
at Oakwood, the residents Kristi cares for flooded her
mother with get well cards and were making plans
to visit her.
– KRISTI BIRKLE
istered Nurse Manager for Oakwood Seasons, Knoll
first to Kristi. She’ll pick up extra shifts to help out if
them, their background and their children and grand-
care for.”
“Kristi is just exceptional,” says Lynnette White, Reg-
An Oakwood employee since 2013, Kristi says interacting
“They know all about me and my kids, and I know
residents we
her and she gets along so well with her coworkers. You
always enjoy being around her because she’s such a
pleasure to work with.”
“You can learn so much from our residents,” Kristi says.
“They tell stories that teach, and they have lived such
interesting lives. I love to be around them. I think
being positive is just part of my personality, and a
positive attitude has a direct and daily impact on
the residents we care for.”
“They don’t even know my mom, and they’re going
to go visit her,” she recalls in amazement.
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Prairie Rose Inn
“We now have a bright, clean, airy, fresh appearance that
the residents are raving about.”
UNDERGOES A COMPLETE MAKEOVER
As the calendar turned from 2015 to 2016, residents
These goals are ultimately a way of planning for the
of Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge had more than just a
– JEAN JACOBSON, Prairie Ridge Executive Director
in the dining room. Residents have noticed the lighter,
future of the campus, by renovating to make room for
Residents and Staff Working Together
A committee of residents and staff members was
brighter feel of the Prairie Rose Inn. Of the completed
new year to look forward to. A renovation of the main
more seating to increase the number of diners that can
formed to take on the project. Jean Jacobson, along
project, Jean Jacobson says, “It was really a team ef-
dining room on the campus, the Prairie Rose Inn, was
be served, as well as make it more visually appealing.
with her Executive Assistant, members of the Mar-
fort. The process took a little while, but the outcome
The two main walls of the Acorn Lounge, formerly one
keting and Dining staff, and the Director of Facilities
is better because of the team input. We now have a
of the private dining spaces, were removed to expand
Services joined representatives from the resident
bright, clean, airy, fresh appearance that the residents
With the Prairie Ridge campus turning 15 years old this
the main dining room area. In addition, the dining
Dining Committee, as well as the resident Decorating
are raving about.”
year, campus leadership saw the need for an update to
room was redecorated throughout: new paint, carpet,
Committee to choose the new color palette and new
what was largely the original dining room. According
tables, chairs, furniture and décor accompanied the
furniture for the Prairie Rose Inn.
to Prairie Ridge Executive Director Jean Jacobson, the
refacing of the dual-sided fireplace the dining room
Early in the process, this committee visited other local
and staff were treated to refreshments in their inviting
two main goals for the project were to increase capac-
houses. Funding for this work was provided in part
retirement communities for additional perspective
new dining space.
ity and to make the space brighter and more inviting.
through the Oakwood Foundation.
on how their dining space could look. They also took
completed, offering an attractive new dining space for
residents to enjoy.
A grand reopening celebration was held on November
6 to commemorate the renovation project. Residents
a bus trip to a showroom in Milwaukee to test out
and choose tables and chairs for the dining room. The
committee’s goal was to find tables and chairs that
were not only visually appealing, but also had longevity and functionality.
The subject of lighting in the dining room was very
important to the committee. Arguably one of the most
noticeable changes was the removal of the sheers
that had previously hung in the windows. Roll-down
shades with a matching fabric valance were installed
to replace them, but they only are used as needed,
which allows natural light to flood the dining room
and treats diners to the beautiful views that abound on
the Prairie Ridge campus. In addition to natural light
coming in, the number of light fixtures was doubled
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YOU’RE INVITED TO
OAKWOOD VILLAGE UNIVERSITY WOODS FOR
Better with Age
their own health through education, exercise, proper
nutrition, medication management, as well as a number of other factors. Once again, Oakwood is pleased
to partner with the UW Health Division of Geriatrics
and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health in
an effort to create a better understanding of how to
manage a number of common challenges associated
with aging.
We invite you to join us for one of the three upcoming
sessions on healthy aging featuring professors from
UW Health.
CATARACTS
Thursday, May 19
Presented by Stephen Sauer, MD
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, UW Health
MIND OVER MATTER:
BRAIN OVER BLADDER
Thursday, July 21
Presented by Heidi Brown, MD
Assistant Professor, Urogynecology, UW Health
SLEEP
Thursday, September 15
Presented by Steven Barczi, MD
Associate Professor, Geriatrics, UW Health
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LIFE ENRICHMENT
programs of note:
GREAT COURSES
We believe older adults can positively influence
All programs will be held from 2:00–3:00pm at
the Center for Arts and Education, located on the
Oakwood Village University Woods campus.
Prairie Ridge
RSVP
Phone: 608-230-4266
Website: www.oakwoodvillage.net/public-events
GREAT COURSES
The Secret Life of Words:
English Words and Their
Origins with Professor
Anne Curzan, Ph.D.
Great American Bestsellers:
The Books That Shaped
America with Professor
Peter Conn, Ph.D.
Thursdays at 3:00pm in the
Activity/Training Room
Tuesdays at 3:00pm in the
Activity/Training Room
The English language is ever-evolving.
This is evidenced by the creation of
new words such as “bling” and “email,”
and from the loss of old forms such as
“shall.” It’s human impulse to play with
language and to create new words and
meanings—but also to worry about the
decay of language. Does text messaging signal the end of pure English?
By studying how and why language
changes, and the story behind the
everyday words in our lexicon, we can
learn a lot about ourselves—how our
minds work and how our culture has
changed over the centuries.
When works of fiction or nonfiction
capture the attention—and wallets
—of American readers, it speaks
volumes about the nation’s cultural
climate. Best-selling books have
played a critical role in influencing
the tastes and purchasing habits of
American readers for more than 100
years. Nationwide reading clubs help
propel books (and authors) into mass
popularity. Strategic marketing campaigns help embed the importance
of a particular work in the American
public’s consciousness. But there is
more to America’s great best-selling
books than the sales figures they rake
in. American bestsellers also offer us
ways to appreciate and understand
particular periods of American culture.
At the heart of this course is the
incomparable Professor Curzan. With
energy, enthusiasm, and a democratic
approach to language, she takes you on
a journey from Beowulf and the Battle
of Hastings to modern-day blogs and
chat rooms. She discusses teenage
slang and Internet-speak, and she
delves deeply into the history of
English and the field of linguistics.
An established and respected author,
lecturer, and literary consultant,
Professor Conn is well-versed in
placing American literature within its
larger social context. Throughout the
course, Professor Conn exhibits a
thorough and detailed knowledge of
the American literary scene that is
nothing short of captivating. Professor
Conn stresses the way in which all of
these bestsellers—even those that aren’t
magnificent works of literature—have
performed a useful role in telling us
much about our nation’s history.
It’s Your Brain
It’s Your Balance
Fridays at 3:00pm in the
Activity/Training Room
The brain is like the muscles of the
body, in that it needs to be worked
out. The brain needs mental exercise
which increases performance and
cognition. This course, led by Prairie
Ridge Life Enrichment Specialists,
follows the pattern of a warm-up,
brain exercises, and then balance
exercises. This deliberate order gets
the blood flowing to the brain right
away, which helps the brain function
better. By pairing mental and physical exercise, this course will help
strengthen and condition not only
the body, but the mind, while also
offering unique challenges to work on
memory, conceptualization, language
and problem solving skills. And don’t
be surprised if you’re sent home with
some homework!
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MEET UNIVERSITY WOODS RESIDENT
Bob Bird
At 92 years old, you might wonder what motivates
As far as upcoming projects, Professor Bird states he
Professor Bob Bird to continue to put in anywhere
has no plans at this point to invest his time in writing
from thirty to fifty hours a week at the University
another book.
of Wisconsin Engineering Hall.
“I can’t help myself,” Bob says. “I enjoy my work
“But who knows,” he says with a smile, “I might give
in again…”
so much.”
Bob recently completed the 3rd Edition of Transport
Phenomena, an internationally respected textbook
he originally wrote in 1960 as a chemical engineering professor at the UW. He crafted the 2nd Edition
“I still find it
in 2001 and finished the 3rd Edition for use at UW in
Spring 2015.
This remarkable Oakwood resident speaks five
languages and has authored a multitude of books.
He even has his own Wikipedia page—a true signal
you’ve hit the big time! In 2003, Bob was knighted by
fascinating to be
around young people.
I enjoy teaching.
the order of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands for his
contributions to Dutch literature. While “Sir Robert”
My greatest pleasure
has published over a dozen books, at the end of the
day he returns to the same office on the 3rd floor of
Engineering Hall he’s worked in for over 63 years for
the students.
is seeing the light
bulb turn on above
“I still find it fascinating to be around young people,”
shares Bob. “I enjoy teaching. My greatest pleasure is
students' heads.”
seeing the light bulb turn on above students' heads.
I needed to complete this book because I think it
– BOB BIRD
will turn some light bulbs on.”
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Follow the Leader
I-LEAD PROGRAM HELPS GROW NEXT
GENERATION OF OAKWOOD LEADERS
You don’t have to be a chief executive to be consid-
Michelle was one of two facilitators who led the
ered a leader. Leadership qualities and skills develop
I-LEAD training program, which is paid for by each
long before taking the reins of an organization, and
fellow’s employer. Participants engage in explora-
a new statewide program is helping young leaders
tion of their own leadership style and learn the role
develop and grow to better serve older adults.
and value of their self and others. They study how
I-LEAD is the leadership training program developed
by LeadingAge Wisconsin, the statewide membership
association of nonprofit corporations dedicated to
to foster innovation, hold people accountable, serve
their organization, serve the community, and create a
strong network for collaboration.
serving the needs of aging adults. LeadingAge mod-
“In today’s world, if you don’t collaborate you’re going
eled the program after a leadership academy offered
to be irrelevant,” Michelle observes. “You have to col-
by the national LeadingAge organization.
laborate with outside partners. It helps contain costs
Oakwood Village University Woods Executive Director Michelle Godfrey was the first person from Wisconsin to complete the national LeadingAge Leadership Academy in 2013.
Since then, she helped LeadingAge Wisconsin roll out
the statewide I-LEAD program. The first class of 16
Fellows graduated in June 2015. Three of the fellows
are Oakwood Village employees: Stephanie Burris,
University Woods Life Enrichment Director; Lauren Hartlaub, Oakwood Quality Assurance and Risk
Management Director; and Lisa O’Brien, Hebron Oaks
Patient Relations and Referral Manager.
to get the highest level of care. You can’t be the expert
on everything, so collaboration is key. There’s really no
reason to duplicate efforts.”
The 16 I-LEAD fellows worked with teammates, in
pairs and on their own during the process. An individual project focused on something near and dear
to them that fueled their passion in their leadership
role. For instance, Stephanie Burris, the University
Woods Life Enrichment Director, looked at how staff
can better understand what it’s like to be a resident.
She organized panels of staff and residents to create
understanding and engagement with how residents
feel and approach the day.
Michelle explains there’s a shortage of experienced
Recent I-LEAD graduates from left to right: Lisa O’Brien,
Stephanie Burris, Lauren Hartlaub and I-LEAD facilitator
Michelle Godfrey.
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leaders in the long term care field. Many current CEOs
have served for 25 or 30 years and are now
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“We’re in the people business,
and it’s a great thing to
invest in the growth of our
staff members so they love
what they do everyday.”
– MICHELLE GODFREY
University Woods Executive Director
University Woods
LIFE ENRICHMENT
programs of note:
Acting Experiences
University of Wisconsin Division
of Continuing Studies Presents:
1st and 3rd Monday of the month
at 10:00am in the Arts Center
Legacies of
French Colonialism
Oakwood Resident Karen Lazar will
with Sage Goellner,
Assistant Professor
be leading this exciting performing
arts class. This class will explore acting
techniques and practice performance
nearing retirement. With those transitions coming,
“The training I received was about self-discovery as
exercises including voice projection
there is a gap to fill and a great need to invest in the
a leader and identifying my personal strengths and
and breathing, improvisation (with
growth of young leaders.
being able to identify others’ strengths to benefit
experienced teachers), movement
Oakwood Staff is Like a Family
the organization,” says Lauren. “Learning about how
“Our Oakwood staff is like a family. And we always
have to make our career opportunites appealing for
employees because we’re in competition with other
employers in the area,” Michelle says. “We need to
consider how we create incentives to help people
grow here. We’ve been able to invest in people going
through the I-LEAD program, and we can see the impact it’s having on staff and their work.”
Stephanie points out there are many Oakwood
employees who are good leaders in their roles.
“I have been taking everything I learned back to
the Life Enrichment team here at Oakwood and am
helping other staff members identify their own leadership styles. It really speaks well of the Oakwood
organization to say ‘We identify you as a leader and
are willing to invest in you and believe in what you
to lead people effectively and in a way that empowers
and engages them by using their strengths to be a
part of projects was most rewarding. The leadership
team is starting a culture change to empower their
employees. It is awesome to see that when the leaders of our organization give up control and rely on
their team, the outcomes are improving with measurable results.”
Michelle adds that making an investment in staff
training through the I-LEAD program has a positive
PLATO: Bugs,
Beetles and Bipeds
April 14, 21 and 28 from 7:00 – 8:00pm
in the Arts Center
From French orientalist painting to
Banania, colonial history, literature,
on stage, character motivation and
Tuesdays from 9:00 – 11:00am
in the Nakoma Room
inflection and cadence.
Facilitated by Professor Walt Good-
fabric of everyday life in France. This
man, Ph.D., This course is about
insects and how they influence everything we do. It begins with a quick
and colorful survey of the arthropods
and then focuses on insects and how
and visual culture are woven into the
three-part illustrated lecture series
focusing on Algeria and Senegal examines representations of the French
colonial experience following the
collapse of its empire.
they have adapted to the multitude
of niches our planet offers. Insect
physiology is a great place to begin.
What did that mosquito do with the
blood it just removed from you? How
impact on the whole organization.
do bees communicate and why is that
“We are continuing to grow leaders who have the
culture evolves to stay ahead of the
ability and passion to elevate us to a new level. We’re
insects and look at medical entomol-
in the people business, and it’s a great thing to invest
ogy, its historical role, the problems
in the growth of our staff members so they love what
of insect-borne diseases and the new
they do everyday. ”
threats they pose.
important? We will discuss how agri-
have to offer.’”
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OAKWOOD
CHAMBER PLAYERS
Treat Oakwood Residents to another
Season of Professional Chamber Music
To stand in the Center for Arts and Education lobby following an Oakwood
Chamber Players concert at Oakwood Village University Woods is to receive
a lesson in superlatives. Residents at Oakwood continue to find it remarkable
that a group of professional musicians the caliber of the Oakwood Chamber
Players continue to perform “in their home” year after year. Many of the
players make time between performing in the Madison Symphony Orchestra,
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and other organizations to continue to
perform with the Oakwood Chamber Players.
“I eagerly await performances from the Oakwood Chamber Players,” shares
longtime University Woods resident Earl Thayer. “To have them playing right
here at ‘my house’ is a special privilege.”
If you have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy an Oakwood Chamber Players
performance, consider visiting our community for one of their remaining
REMAINING PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:
Children’s Games*
Summer Splash
Saturday, March 5, 2016 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 6, 2016 | 1:30 pm
Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 1:30 pm
2015-2016 season concerts. The season series, titled Play, stirs memories of fun
and games in the outdoors, contemplating the beauty and pleasure of nature.
The Oakwood Chamber Players are a professional music ensemble proudly supported by
Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries and the Oakwood Foundation.
The Oakwood Chamber Players are a group of Madison-area professional musicians who have rehearsed and performed
at Oakwood for over 30 years. Concerts are free for all Oakwood residents. The public and Oakwood friends and family
are welcome to attend—tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and
$5 for students. Visit www.oakwoodchamberplayers.com for more information.
* Children 6 years and older get in for free
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Join Us for SAIL's
SUPPORTING
ACTIVE
INDEPENDENT
LIVES
2ND ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH
at The Meadows of Sixmile Creek
in Waunakee
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call the SAIL office at (608) 230-4321.
Organization Sails into its Second Decade
Pictured above are (left to right) SAIL members Patrick and Donna Ploc and
friends Maureen and Tom Riemers from the 2015 SAIL golf outing.
It was over ten years ago when a group of Madison
services in 2005 a similar program, Beacon Hill Vil-
non-profit aging service organizations received a fed-
lage, was already underway in Boston, Massachusetts.
eral appropriation to create a new way of serving older
The nearly identical programs pioneered what is now
adults in the community. An idea was born that has
known as “the Village Movement.” Today, there are
Currently governed and funded by its original found-
agreed to support SAIL,” said Rick Bova, CEO of Oak-
since taken hold in communities across the country.
over 190 “Villages” located throughout the United
ers, Oakwood Village and Attic Angel Association,
wood Lutheran Senior Ministries. “These organizations
States. SAIL is a charter member of the national VilMembers of the Madison Area Continuing Care
SAIL is a non-profit membership organization of
understood that as we prepare for the Baby Boomer
lage to Village Network and participates in its out-
Consortium (MACCC), which included Oakwood
people aged 55 and over who live in Dane County.
generation to reach their seventies, eighties, and older,
reach to communities interested in creating a “Village.”
SAIL is a unique combination of members volun-
we will need services that reach beyond our campuses
Home Health United, set out to create a model to
“Those of us involved in the Village Movement realize
teering to help one another while also drawing from
in order to support healthy aging for older adults.”
serve older adults in the greater Madison area via
that as society ages, we have to become more creative
services available to them as members. Membership
a “naturally occurring retirement community.” Not a
in how we support people as they age,” says SAIL
includes referrals to pre-screened service providers
traditional “bricks and mortar” retirement community,
Executive Director, Ann Albert. “Starting a non-profit,
such as plumbers or handymen, discounted emergency
but an effort aimed at providing affordable, accessible
fee-based membership organization—one that actual-
pendants, a daily automated check-in service, house
services to keep people healthy and in their own
ly blends a social service and business model focused
checks, shredding services, wellness services, social
homes as they age.
on proactively meeting future challenges facing our
events and clubs, member-helping-member volunteer
society—was truly a paradigm shift in senior services.”
opportunities—even mattress flipping!
Village, Attic Angel Place, Agrace HospiceCare, and
The model program was dubbed Supporting Active
Independent Lives, or SAIL. When it began offering
“Oakwood, Attic Angel, and other partners that made
up the Madison Area Continuing Care Consortium
Today, SAIL’s 520 members enjoy a variety of benefits—
some paid and some provided by volunteers—administered by Albert and two staff members who work
out of an office on the Oakwood Village University
Woods campus.
The most widely used member benefit is the prescreened vendor service, followed by transportation
and home technology support, according to Ann.
were truly ahead of their time when they created and
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LIVE ON THE EAST SIDE OR
IN A SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD?
TUESDAY, MAY 3RD
at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
SAIL is excited to announce that it is expanding its service area to Madison’s East Side
and the surrounding neighborhoods! If you want to learn more about SAIL's growth and
relationship with Oakwood, please join us for an informational program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Call (608) 230-4646 or visit www.oakwoodvillage.net/public-events
To find out more about SAIL membership,
benefits and events, visit www.sailtoday.org.
Join online or call (608) 230-4321.
ASSOCIATE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP
The Associate membership is often a “starter
membership” featuring access to pre-screened
service providers, social gatherings and
educational programs, and special discounts.
FULL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP
The Full membership includes additional benefits
such as daily check in service, house checks while
the member is away, volunteer support, and more!
Volunteer opportunities are abundant for both
Inspiring
Others
levels and sliding
fees are available for members
SAIL’slow
operating
with
incomes.principles have inspired hundreds of
other communities in the United States and beyond.
Moving Forward
What’s ahead for SAIL as it embarks on its next
decade? With the help of a generous $30,000 grant
from the Madison Community Foundation the organization is focusing on increasing and supporting the
growth of its member volunteer program and expanding to neighborhoods that are currently underserved.
“SAIL predominantly serves residents of Madison’s
west side,” explains Ann, “but membership is growing on the east and north sides of Madison, and in
Monona as well. We want to do more outreach to east,
downtown and north side neighborhoods."
Another focus moving forward is a special volunteer
program to help people as they transition from rehab
centers back to their homes.
“They need a support system. Lots of people don’t have
“As part of the vendor screening service, members can
visits, and light chores. Members provide leadership to
Because of the pioneering nature of SAIL, its 10th
kids in town or family to help them," Ann notes. “We’ll
call us and let us know they need a handyman or a
SAIL as volunteers on the SAIL Operating Council, as
anniversary was celebrated in various ways through-
continue to see this need grow in the next ten and
plumber. We can provide a recommendation for a pre-
program presenters, and on strategic planning teams.
out 2015. Last year, SAIL’s annual meeting drew its
twenty years. Some Baby Boomers will live in their
screened vendor,” Ann says. “The vendors we work with
They also help out in the SAIL office.
largest crowd ever, with more than 180 people attend-
own homes, some will live with their children, others
ing Blackhawk County Club in May for a luncheon
don’t have children or family connections here.”
are fully vetted—we review their service offerings and
prices, complete a criminal background check, contact
references, and require them to submit proof of liability insurance. Once this process is completed and we
accept them into the program, they attend an orientation program to help them better understand our goals
and customer service philosophy, and encourage them
to be a partner with us in looking out for our members’
well-being. We get to know our vendors pretty well. Of
course, we ask them to provide members a discount, too.”
“Society will need innovative programs like SAIL if
we are to successfully meet the needs and demands
of the upcoming ‘age wave’ of retirees,” predicts Rick.
“Through SAIL, we are able to reach out into the community to provide needed services and social opportunities to older adults. We are also able to begin building
relationships with SAIL members, to host them for
programs and events on our campus. Regardless of
where home is for older adults – whether it’s in a house
in the community, in a condo or apartment, or even at
The nonprofit membership program is a concierge
Oakwood or Attic Angel, there is tremendous value in
service of sorts. Members just pick up the phone or
being part of an organization like SAIL.”
featuring Madison Police Chief Mike Koval. A special
golf outing fundraiser at Sixmile Creek in Waunakee
was held last June. The program has been featured
Looking back on SAIL’s success, Ann says she appreciates the support the program has received from Oakwood and Attic Angel Association from the beginning.
in local media in recognition of its success, including a feature on WISC-TV’s “For the Record” with
“It was really brilliant on their part to create this in
Neil Heinen last March. The organization has been
the first place. They support and govern us, but they
featured in local media in recognition of its success,
have always encouraged us to evolve and grow as we
including a feature on WISC-TV’s “For the Record”
needed to,” says Ann, who has led the program since
with Neil Heinen last March and multiple pieces by
day one.
journalist, author and satisfied SAIL member Shelley
Peterman Schwarz.
“It’s been a journey,” she says. “Most of all, it’s been
a privilege.”
visit the SAIL website to have access to things they
need, including a number of social opportunities. The
volunteer component allows members to connect with
one another to assist with transportation, personal
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VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Barbara
Gessner
all’ approach to clinical care, and I just felt that nurs-
As SAIL celebrates ten years, Barbara is proud of the
ing homes were not getting the training they needed
organization she has been passionate about from the
regarding caring specifically for older adults. Nurse
start because she’s witnessed the growth in member-
training was much more general. Our series was really
ship, a significant increase in member volunteerism,
ahead of its time.”
and a stabilization of the once fledgling program as
As a young woman, Barbara graduated from the
Milwaukee Hospital School of Nursing and moved to
“Since our inception, Barbara has been a strong lead-
Hospital while completing her BS in Nursing. One of
er who truly recognizes that healthy aging requires
her early professional responsibilities was teaching
innovation, engagement, a multi-faceted approach,
A former geriatric nurse educator, Barbara Gessner
refresher courses to inactive RN’s throughout Wiscon-
and self-efficacy,” shares Ann Albert, SAIL Executive
has found a good fit volunteering with SAIL in her re-
sin. After obtaining her MS in Nursing, Barbara moved
Director. “SAIL truly embodies that model.”
tirement years. After spending years sharing her clin-
to Connecticut, where she worked as a clinical nurse
ical expertise and perspective as an Oakwood board
specialist, returning to Madison to join the faculty of
member, Barbara now spends much of her volunteer
Nursing Extension while pursuing her PhD in Adult
time supporting the governance of SAIL (Supporting
Education. In 1985, she joined the faculty of the School
Active Independent Lives).
of Nursing at UW-Madison, where she served until
Barbara has served on the Madison Area Continuing
supporting seniors makes
sense to me. As more people
hit their retirement years,
I believe we need to harness
the idea of neighbors helping
neighbors if we are able to
effectively care for older adults
as demographics change.”
what is now referred to as the “Village Movement.”
Madison. She worked at the University of Wisconsin
retirement in 2001.
“The concept of seniors
more and more people throughout the country join in
Care Consortium (MACCC) Board, the organization
In retirement, not only has Barbara volunteered in
that oversees the operation of SAIL, since 2008, as well
leadership roles at Oakwood and with SAIL, she has
as serving on the SAIL Operating Council as Secre-
also been an active SAIL member since the inception
tary and member advocate. Barbara also volunteers as
of the organization. She became initially involved with
a driver for fellow SAIL members and maintains her
SAIL through Oakwood, in part because early on the
connection with the Oakwood Community by volun-
program served many older women, her primary area
teering at the Heritage Oaks reception desk at Oak-
of expertise. She participated in focus groups prior to
wood Village University Woods following her service
the formation of SAIL which helped shape the services
on the Oakwood Board.
and events offered and liked the outcome of the planning sessions so much she decided to join.
In the mid-70’s, Barbara, a nurse for UW-Extension,
played a critical role in starting a series of conferences
“I believe SAIL is just good public policy,” explains Bar-
for nurses titled “Nursing Care for the Aged,” which
bara. “The concept of seniors supporting seniors makes
served as a continuing education series for nurses
sense to me. As more people hit their retirement years,
working with older adults.
I believe we need to harness the idea of neighbors
Barbara is enthusiastic about many of the strategic
planning initiatives SAIL is working on, including a focus
on members developing their own “aging plan,” and
partnering with inpatient rehabilitation programs, and
soon hospitals, to help reduce readmission rates for those
returning home from a medical or inpatient stay.
“We are experiencing a unique time in our society,” says
fellow SAIL board member Patricia Kallsen, “in which,
for the first time, we are seeing highly educated, professional women retire and make unique contributions
in their retirement years based upon their knowledge
and background. Barbara has been invaluable to SAIL
because she has a background in healthcare and she
knows how things should be done, yet she’s progressive and open-minded enough to think about how
things can be done.”
helping neighbors if we are able to effectively care for
“When we first started the series,” recalls Barbara, “I
older adults as demographics change.”
believed strongly there was a gap in the education
available to nurses regarding providing care to older
– BARBARA GESSNER
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adults. At the time there was more of a ‘one-size-fits-
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HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ADDING
THE OAKWOOD FOUNDATION TO YOUR
Estate Plan?
Recent Donations
TO THE OAKWOOD FOUNDATION
The Oakwood Foundation offers its deepest thanks to all who support
our work. It is only through your thoughtful generosity that we can provide
Estate plans are important for every adult, regardless of age
quality housing, health care and life enrichment opportunities for
or net worth. Creating an estate plan will ensure that your assets
Oakwood residents. We are pleased to recognize here those organizations
go to the people and places you choose, and that your beneficiaries
and individuals whose contributions were received between
receive your assets. Planning now will help ensure your wishes
January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
are honored after your lifetime.
An estate plan is comprised of one or more
For many individuals, ensuring that the important
ORGANIZATIONS
documents such as a will, trust and/or beneficiary
work carried out by their favorite charities continues
Alliant Energy Foundation
McFarland State Bank
designation form that control who pays your final
after their lifetime is important. Many Oakwood
AmazonSmile Foundation
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
expenses and distribute your assets according to
residents, their families and dedicated volunteers
American Endowment Foundation
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
your wishes. Through this plan you determine your
have supported Oakwood’s mission through their
American Family Insurance Group
Schwab Charitable Fund
Bethel Lutheran Church
South Central Synod of Wisconsin
own legacy.
wills or estates over the years. If you are interested
Bethel Lutheran Church Celebration Circle
St. John's Lutheran Church
in supporting the Oakwood Foundation through your
City of Stoughton
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
Stickney & McIlwain LLC
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
GE Foundation
UBS Donor-Advised Fund
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Unitarian Universalist Alliance of Madison
Gunderson Funeral Home
United Way of Dane County
Here are some questions to consider
as you plan your estate:
estate plan, please contact the Foundation to find
out how to name us in your will or trust.
What are my assets?
If you have already named the Foundation in your
Whom do I want to receive those assets?
will, we thank you and ask that you please let us
Immanuel Lutheran Church
University Coin and Jewelry
know about your plans. Knowing of your commitment
Immanuel Lutheran Church Endowment Foundation
UW Hospital and Clinics
Kitzinger, Lautmann Capital Management Inc.
Vogel Foundation
Luther Memorial Church
WPPI Energy
What do I want to accomplish with my estate plan?
Who can help me plan my estate?
Who will manage my estate?
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ensures we can honor your wishes. Plus, naming the
Foundation in your estate plans makes you a member
Lutheran Church of the Living Christ
of the Oak Legacy Circle.
Madison Community Foundation
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Marge Bartlett
Mr. William R. Albert
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Barbara Anders
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Donna and George Beestman
Mary Ann Litwiller and
Frederick C. Brancel
James Clum
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The Dotts
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Revs. Gwen and David
Brandfass
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Bernhardt
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Jose and Margaret Asturias
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Block
James Caldwell
Dorothy and Rajai Atalla
Mrs. Joan Bloodworth
Jim and Judy Callen
Shirley C. Austin
Wil Bloy
Kent and Lynn Calloway
Karlee and Steven Babcock
Prof. Christine Boake
Mr. Emerson Campbell
Ms. Ninel Babinskaya and Mr.
Ilya Fiksel
David T. Bohlman
Kay Cantwell
Celia W. Bolyard
Ms. Florame Caril
Elsie and Adolph Bach
Geraldine M. Book
Rev. George and Solveig Carlson
Ms. Nancy Baillies
Rebecca Carlson
Pete and Jan Baker
Patricia L. Delmore and Jene L.
Bork
Ed Baker
Kathy Borner
Charlene and Ronald Caucutt
Mary and Robert Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd R. Bostian
Miriam J. Cerveny
Jan and Pete Baker
Rick Bova
Mr. Edward Chin
Dr. Peter W. Bakken and Rev.
Martha J. Nack
Janice Boward
Guy T. Christopher
Marianne Boyd
M. Jo Church
Janice Baldwin
Thom Boykoff
Richard and Dorothy Circo
June A. Bale
Beverly J. Brager Estate
Carol and Robert Clingan
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Ms. Judith E. Broad
Suzanne Brockman Zeigler
Norma A. Brooks
Edith E. Brown
Thomas and Joyce Bruckner
Mr. Robert M. Brunner
Pauline and Ken Carpenter
Bob Cole
Ruth Doughty
Gloria Foley
Robert and Mary Cole
Wallace and Peggy Douma
Burr and Mary Fontaine
Karen P. Goebel and Gerald R.
Campbell
Jean C. Hanson
Ray and Joan Hanson
Florence S. Cole
Bonnie and David Downs
Charlotte Ford
Jon and Bonnie Goertz
Bernard J. Conlin
Maureen and Larry Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Forsberg
Nancy and Richard Goodman
Terry and Mary Hanson
Sally and Vernon Forsberg
Ann Goodman
Thomas and Linda Hanson
Phil Hardacre
Ruth A. Conrad
Tom and Barbara Draws
Savannah S. Conradt
Nancy and Michael Driscoll
Mildred Fowler
Nancy and Greg Gorder
Mrs. Janet M. Cooper
Alice M. Drugan
Mr. and Mrs. Thurman O. Fox
Gladys and Phil Gorman
Donald and Mary Harkness
Donna B. Fox
Marilyn Graf
Beverly J. Harper
Michael Grambsch, Sue Kirton
and Mary Percy
Karen and Philip Harris
Bob and Lucille Copas
Clela and John Duemler
Dianne Copenhefer
Richard Dugan
Eric Fox
Geraldine A. and R. Dale Cotter
Shirley M. Dumas
Christine Frame-Heiman
Mr. Robert Courter
Wanda J. Dunn
Mr. Burnell Franke
Esther S. Cox
Dutch Durnford
Robert Frautschy
Judy Craig
Dorothy Dyreson
Doris M. Fredricksen
Mrs. Jean Cronon
Debra Eames
Ms. M. Colleen Frey
Dee Crowley
Ms. Kayla Eckerty
Julie Fridly
Beverly and Lyle Cuff
Lois and Dewey Edwards
Mr. Mike D. Fridly
Vera Cunningham
Mary L. Eich
Emelia D. Czarnecki
Jack and Sue Ellis
Prof. and Mrs. Robert E.
Frykenberg
Annette Czarnecki
Jeanne and Ed Eloranta
Joann Fuchs
Harland and Judy Emerson
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn V. Fuguitt
Kathleen Dal Santo
Jon and Crystal Enslin
MaryEllen Fuller
Ms. Wendy Damm
James A. Erickson
Donna Fullerton
Bob Davies
Bernice E. Erickson
Karen Ganje
Margaret E. Davis
Phyllis D. Ermer
Heidi Ganshaw
William and Lucille Ernst
Cheryl and Stephen Garland
James and Edith Davison
Lloyd L. Essmann
Fanny Garver
Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Dawson
Ruth E. Evans
Laurie Geary
Julie E. Eyers
Lillian Geisler
Darlene DeLong
William and Barbara Fagerstrom
Rev. Dr. Jack A. Geistlinger
Marilyn and Gil DenHartog
Richard J. Fahrney
Jeannine and William George
Dorothy J. Farley
Phyllis S. George
Nancy O. Derauf
Shirley Farr
Mary Ellen Gerloff
Donald A. Detmer
Matt Faulkner
Barbara A. Gessner
Jane Deyo
Ms. Jean Feinstein-Lyon and Mr.
Stanley A. Lyon
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon M.
Getlinger
Becky Dick
Judy Fenske
Mrs. Maxine Dimick
Ms. Janice Gratch
Mary Beth Graves
Cathryn and David Griffin
Laura A. Grimm
Judy Griswold and Jon Mikesell
Florence and Jules Grossberg
Dr. Dean A. Ziemke and Dr. Paul
M. Grossberg
Lauren A. Hartlaub
Mrs. Linda Harvey
Karin and Hans Hauser
Betty B. Hayward
Brenda and Norris Headley
Jean Hedden
Stanley M. Heffernan
Kenneth G. Helfrecht
Kathy Groth
Jodie S. Henning
Jerry and Cathy Grutz
Dr. Mary M. Herman Rubinstein
Jerry and Judy Gryttenholm
Joyce C. Hermanson
Phyllis O. Guggemos
Robert A. Herried
M. Florence Guhleman
Patricia and Mark Herrling
Thomas Gulley III
Steve Herschleb
Hiroshi and Toshiko Gunji
Gary and Nancy Hertel
Alice and David Gustafson
Margaret W. Hickman
Janet Gustafson
Albert H. Hiebert
James and Sharon Gutenberger
Hazel C. Hiemstra
Robert and Jessie Gwynne
Helen Hift
Judy and Allen Hable
James M. Hilgendorf
Bill Hachten
Bill and Diana Himmelstein
Ilene M. Hagman
Carol Hinrichs
Rebecca Hagness
Larry Hipenbecker
Kathryn A. Hall
Sharee Hoag
Ms. Betsy Halpern
Enid P. Hoffman
Rose M. Gibbs
Eric V. and Aimee R. Halverson
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fenske
Joan and Royal Gibson
Shirley M. Halvorson
Mr. Ben Hole and Ms. Joan
Rosenfield
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Fiedler
Mary E. Hamilton
Ruth Dobbratz
Rosemary A. Giesfeldt
Elizabeth Gill
Louise H. Hamilton
David E. Dohler
Mr. David V. Finch
Helen F. Findley
SJ Hamilton
Jon and Mary Doidge
Barbara D. Gilson
Kendall A. Finger
Sara T. Gleason
Patricia Y. Hamm
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Dahlby
Beverly C. Davison
Hertha A. Dederich
Betty Densmore
Bea and Gene Dewey
Waltraud M. Holman
George F. Holt
Dr. Nancy J. Homburg
Herb and Joanne Hopen
James and Joan M. Horsfall
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Individuals continued...
Alfred Lang
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Lukazewski
Vivian Means
Elizabeth A. Muzzy
James K. Pease, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Risjord
James and Lucille Hoskins
Frederick Kelcz and Sheryl
Popuch
James M. Langdon
Frederick and Ruth Lutze
Donna Meerdink
Leslie and Steve Mylrea
Mary and Arnold Peck
Karen Rivedal
Ms. Evelyn A. Howell
Jerry and Linda Kelm
Mr. James Lange
Sue and Ray Lux
Mrs. Joan A. Meier
Mary M. Nack
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Pellegrino
Tom and Carol Rivers
Dr. Ralph P. Hudson
Nargis A. Khan
Ms. Amy J. Lanphear
Lynn and Lawrence Lynch
Mrs. Janice B. Meinholz
Sue and Richard Nack
Mrs. Beverly Peloquin
Janet S. Roberts
Linda and Ronald Huebner
Helen Lois Kibbe
Larry and Carol Larrabee
Joanne and Richard Lyon
Mark and Lynn Meloy
John B. Nanninga
Vince and Constance Perkins
Sarah S. Roberts
Dorothy L. Huebner
Ronald A. Kiesling
Ms. Arlene L. Larson
Rev. Ron and Carol Mach
Janet Mertz
Mr. and Mrs. Jack F. Naughton
Ms. Ruth Pesch
Elizabeth M. Roberts
Mary E. Hugdahl
Joyce E. Kiesling
Jeannine R. Larson
Marti Mackin
Vicki Meseberg
Elaine and Duane Neitzel
Dr. Mary Ellen Peters
Janet Robertson
Barbara S. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Kinney
Earl Larson, Jr.
Dr. Renate Madsen
Doris Metcalf
Mr. Robert Nelson, Jr.
Elena Peters
Ms. Jan Robertson
Dorothy and Robert Huhn
Rev. and Mrs. Dean M. Kirst
Kathy Larson
Mr. Bruce Magli
Pablo F. Meyer
Dean and Esther Nelson
James and Carole Peterson
Miriam Robinson
Ms. Rebecca Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kistner
Eileen Lau
Ms. Maija Maki-Laurila
Doris Meyer
Ann Nelson
Karen E. Peterson
Diane and Ron Rockow
Thelma Hurd
Duane and Nancy Kittleson
Ralph R. Layman
Mr. and Mrs. David Malina
Irene M. Meyer
Constance R. Nelson
John P. Peterson
Kathryn L. Roe
Larry and Karen Hutchinson
Margaret E. Kleinhenz
Ms. Laurel A. Layman
Charlene Malueg
Robert F. Meyer
Jessie R. Nelson
Marie Peterson
Jane M. Rogers
Irene Ilgen
Genya Kleyman
Karole and Steve Leadholm
Jean N. Manchester
Nathan Meyerhoff
Ms. Lois A. Nelson
Jim and Gloria Pettersen
Charles and Martha Romstad
Dr. Roger Inhorn
Dorothy Klinefelter
Erick C. Leadholm
Claire and Howard Mangin
Mamie and Gioacchino Miceli
Jean Nelson
Beverly Phillips
Mr. and Mrs. Max Rosenbaum
Shirley and Stan Inhorn
James R. Klokner
Jane D. Lehrmann
Frances P. Mann
Martha E. Michael
Megan and Mark Nelson
Nancy H. Pollock
Jeanette Ross
Ms. Alice Jean Insley
Ms. Maria Klubertanz
Wallace Lemon
Beverly J. Manner
Teresa and Dave Midthun
Hiroko Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Poole
John R. Ross
Barbara and Thomas Ip
Lyle and Donna Kluever
Robert G. Lenz
Delores R. Miller
Betty W. Nemec
Elizabeth Pope
Leonard E. Ross
Chrystie Jackson
Val Klump
Dena L. Levihn
Edward Marion and Margaret
Maroney
Tari and Charles Miller
Pam and Christopher Neumann
Marian W. Possin
Lois and Richard Rossmiller
Susanne Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Knesting
Sandra and Allan Levin
Karl and Vel Marquardt
Joy C. Miller
Eleanor K. Neumann
Lucy Prescott
Rev. Charles A. Rota
Constance L. Jacobson
Joy and Alan Knox
Dr. Jay Levy
Mary Anne Marsden
Ed and Thelma Newman
Barbara A. Prescott
Ernell F. Rothe Estate
Robert Jafferis
Mark and Marge Knudson
Janet and Harry Libby
Helen F. Marsh
Helen W. Newton
Virginia Steeper Preston
Steven M. Rottmann, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Jeffries
Steve and Pat Koch
Kathleen Lieber
Rita and Jan Martinson
Gary Miller, Laraine, Heidi and
greatgrandchildren Lauren,
Sarah and Evelyn
Dorothy J. Pringle
Sally Rowe and Bill Bauer
Cynthia Koehn
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Liebig
Marjorie M. Marty
Margaret A. Miller
Bob and Mary Jane Nicholson
Miriam A. Jeknavorian
Joanna and Nino Quaglia
Rhonda and Bill Rushing
Jane and Barry Jensen
Jeanette and Ronald Koski
Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. Liegel
Bob Marx
Robert and Avery Mistlebauer
Kathleen Nickel
Kathryn Ramberg
Joyce V. Russell
Paul V. Jobst
Gail Liegel
Donna Marie Marx
William A. "Bill" Mitchell
Virginia H. Nickeson
Katherine and Greg Kowalski
Poonam Rana
Mr. Stephan Sachtjen
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kreibich
Greta J. Lindberg
Mary Maselter
The Miura Family
Elizabeth and Kendall Niebuhr
Frances R. Johnson
Tahal Rana
Veronica Saeman
Frances and Ray Johnson
Caitlin Krist
Peggy Lindberg
Pat Mast
Martha F. Moehrke
Carol A. Niebuhr
Robert E. Rand
Marlys S. Sage
Ramona D. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Lindgren
Virginia and David Mathies
Laurie and Michael Mohr
Dorothy M. Nimz
Christine and Ronald Kromm
Warren Randy
Jeanne Saiki
Leona S. Krueger
Dr. John A. Lindholm
Carol and John Mathis
Carol Montgomery
Ellie Ninemeier
Prof. David B. Johnson
Mary Lou and John Rashke
JoAnn Salin
Louise C. Johnson
Catherine Krueger
Janet R. Lindsey
Libby and Tony Matkom
Family of Donald Moran
Bonnie and Bruce Nissly
Jim Reavy
Jeanette E. Salzieder
Virginia R. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lindwall
Ken and Mary Maxwell
Charles and Lynn Morgan
Karen and Van Nguyen
Dorothy B. Krueger
Vern Reed
M. Janaan Sampson
LeRoy and Janice Johnson
Sarah and David Kruger
Kit-Yin Ling
Phillip B. Mayer
Ms. Le Eldra Morgan
Buzz and Kit Nordeen
John J. Reilly
Susan and Gregory Samuels
Richard Jordan
Jon Kuehl
Ms. Marta Little
James Mayhew
Mr. Stephen D. Morton
Richard and Sandra Nuernberg
Viola W. Reiner Estate
Ms. Helen H. Sanborn
Ione Kuehl
Horst and Jean Lobe
Jean Mc Laughlin
Dr. Hugh and Mary Moss
Edith M. Odell
Eugene and Joy Jordan
Marie D. Reinhardt
Glenn and Eleanor Sather
James and Darlene Judd
Helen Kuntz
Lyda Locke
Marie S. McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Mossner
John and Judy Ohnstad
Joan M. Reinholtz
Patricia J. Schaefer
Christine A. Julian-Hoernke
Debra and David Locke
Roberta McCardle
Barbara Mueller
David and Charlene Ohnstad
Alice M. Kvamme
Stephen and Margery Resan
Stuart and Anne Schaefer
Esther E. Kwaterski
Helen C. Lodge
Oliver and Jean Oldham
Donna Retberg
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schaefer
Marian Kaesberg
James and Karen Laatsch
Rosina B. Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. Darko Kalan
Patricia Ladwig
Phyllis Lorenz
Duane and Marianne McCrary
Faith and Frank Rice
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Scharer
Frances and Ronald Kaliszewski
Greg and Barb Louden
Ardith E. McDowell
Ann P. Ostrom
Luke Lamb
Alex Mulligan and Kathy
O'Leary
Sally Oosterhous
Mrs. Elizabeth G. "Beth"
Reuschlein
Marian E. Schaefer-Giese
Lorine E. Kahl
Jean McConochie
Nan and Steve Olson
Jonathan and Danielle Laatsch
Pastor and Mrs. Bruce D.
Loewenhagen
Mr. Donald McClung and Ms.
Anne Harvell
Jean Muldowney
Nancy J. Okey
Christine M. Junkins
Emilie M. Scheerenberger
Miye H. Kanazawa
Rita M. Loyacono
Hildegarde M. McGown
Garry and Joanne Owens
Marilyn E. Lampman
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Munson, Jr.
Wendie R. Richardson
Judith Schenck
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Luby
Adeline M. Riemenschneider
Janet Schewe
Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Karn
Mrs. Darlene Luedtke
Carol A. Murphy
Prof. Susan C. Paddock
Howard and Judith Landsman
Charles B. McIntyre and Norma
Busser
Wesley D. Oye
Howard and Lucetta Kanetzke
Jeremy R. Landes
Geraldine R. Munson
Margaret Richter
Dorothy and Eugene Schey
Barbara and James Kavanagh
Robert and Dorothy Luening
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome G. Murphy
Donna L. Paske
Abraham Landsman
Kirsten and Bob McKee
Marguerite Rietveld
Mrs. Gayle McMorrow
Marje Murray
Stanley G. Payne
Jeanette Riggert
Hazel M. Schiffer
Pharis and Carolyn Horton
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Douglas M. Mullen
Nancy Schallert
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Jennifer Schindlbeck
Arlene J. Skrenes
Ester D. Sweeney
Denis and Laura Vogel
Eleanor S. Wiegand
Mr. Floyd E. Schmidt
Marlys D. Sloup
Don and Barbara Swinton
Merna L. Volenec
Neil Wienke
Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Schmidt
David and Elizabeth Smith
Jeanne and Bob Tabachnick
Bill and Mary Volker
Wyn Wilbrecht
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Smith
Jean A. Taffs
Shirley Volpiansky
Jean Wilder
Rosemary Schmidt
Ian and Karen Smith
Helen Smith
Paula Volpiansky and Larry
Chapman
Doyle and Betty Wilke
Joan and Karl Schmidt
Martha A. Taylor and Gary L.
Antoniewicz
Diane B. Schmitt
Bill and Dawn Smith
George and Catherine Tesar
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Von Elbe
Margerita and Clifford Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Lanny L. Smith
Doris E. Teschner
Sally S. Vultaggio
Virginia C. Wilson
Cayla Schroeder
Lorayne M. Smythe
John and Jean Tews
Ruth Wagman
Mr. Randall Wiltse
Edward and Marilyn Schten
Barbara Sobol
Gerald Thain
Joanna and Kenneth Walch
Susan and Michael Winokur
Virginia L. Spaith
Earl Thayer
Elaine and Robert Waldo
Tammy R. Wise
Elmira A. Schultz
Dick and Shirley Spencer
Gene Thieleke
Donald and Nancy Wallace
Alene B. Wiseman
Mrs. Carolyn Schultz
Paul G. Spink
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Thommesen
Ann Wallace
Jim Wiskowski
Iris Wampole
Catherine (Connie) Thompson
Marilyn M. Wolf
Lori Wandschneider
Marion Thor
Harry J. Woll
Ms. Doris Warren
Michael Cahill and Nancy
Thorne Cahill
Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wolman
Anita B. Waterbury
Elizabeth A. Wood
Diane C. Thusius
Ms. Jill L. Watson and Mr.
Thomas Williams
Mary and Gayle Worf
Sally M. Thwing
Barb Weaver
Alice and Norris Tibbetts
Bill and Rose Weber
Esther N. Tinglum
Sharon and Paul Weber
Natalie Tinkham
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Weber
Nancy M. Townsend
Marie and Warren Weinstein
Angie and Martha Truby
Mareda Weiss
Gordon and Karen Tuffli
K. F. Weiss
Dorothy M. Tuttle
Mrs. J. L. Wells
Sue and Tom Ullsvik
Patricia K. Werner
Donna and Rod Ulteig
Madelon Wetor
Faye Underdahl
Germaine Wettersten
Lori and Jeff Van Dalen
Florence Wetzel
Susan and Scott Van Steen
Jim and Sherrie Wheeler
Phoebe A. Vance
Susan L. Whelan
Amy L. Whitcomb
Darlene and David Schneider
O.P. and Enyde Schultz
Lois A. Schulz
Roberta M. Sprain
Dale and Susan Schulz
Rita Springman
Ms. Patricia A. Schulz
Mr. Dennis St. John
Carl E. Schwarz
Michael Cornwell and Sherri Jo
St. John
Beverly and James Schwarz
Dale and Betty St. John
Ms. Barbara Schweitzer
Trudy Starr
Cathy Schwemm
RoseMary Stassi
Dolores Schwenn
Marion Steele
Betty Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steffen
Dr. and Mrs. William Segar
John and Jean Steffen
Karen and Oscar Seibel
Charlotte S. Stein
Timothy Seifriz
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Stein
Mildred Sell
Mary and Randy Steinhauer
Charles and Norma Sengstock
Richard Steinhofer
Winnie and Dick Severson
V. Roger Stewart
Nancy B. Shannon
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stolper
Mrs. Virginia A. Shannon
Stony Stondall
Ron A. Sharpee
Jane Stoops Schuh and Fred
Schuh
Henny Schwarz
Jane and John Sherman
Jean Sherman
Kelly L. Story, Oakwood
Volunteer
Bernie VanCourt
Prof. Gale L. VandeBerg
Betty Shovers
Dorothy V. Whitcomb
Judy and Garth Stroble
Keith and Melissa VanLanduyt
Myrt Showers
Gerald Whitcomb
Angela Studnicka
Jeryn and Michael Veserat
Ginnie Siclovan
Carolyn L. White
Charles and Diane Stumpf
Richard H. Vilstrup
Rochelle A. Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. White
Mary and Michael Subkoviak
Kim Viney and Dale Norris
Audrey L. Simon
Grace W. White
Elizabeth Sullivan
Mary Ellen and Thomas Vinz
Rochelle Sincox
Mr. and Mrs. David White
Mrs. Dorothy Sund
Mrs. Carol A. Viviani
Ms. Pauline Sinkule
Fred and Judy Whitemarsh
Mrs. Shirley Sundquist
Betty and Michael Viviani
Elizabeth S. Skowlund
Sandra Whittle
Eileen Sutula
Cliff Voegeli
Kristy and Eric Wichmann
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Mary Jo C. and Carl W. Wille
Glenn A. Worf
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wuerger
Carol Wysocki
Mr. Douglas A. Yanggen and Ms. Ellen Fischer
Stanley and Emily York
Jerald and Carolyn Young
Janet Zanck
Virginia C. Zander Estate
Robert and Beverly Zimmerman
Donald J. Zutter
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IN MEMORIAM We recognize the following individuals posthumously
NEW VOLUNTEERS
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
for their contributions received between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
Oakwood Village welcomes the following volunteers who
Oakwood thanks the following volunteers who concluded
joined us between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
their service between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015.
Dr. A.D. Anderson
Marie E. Judd
Geraldine D. Randy
Norma H. Burt
Henry K. Kanazawa
Vernice E. Schreier
Evanka Annyapu
Susan E. Pfeiffer
Teddie J. Archer
Kathleen M. Munz
Dr. William A. Craig
Barbara Klokner
Solveig J. Sorenson
Chad Bartell
Marilyn K. Pittz
Karen Boehmke
Jeanne Otteson
Maria R. Serakes
Robert A. Davies
Mildred E. Peterson
Andrew C. Davison
Prof. David C. Lindberg
Helen N. Thayer
Renee M. Becker
Elvere M. Evans
Marilyn Mathews
Robert S. Thorne
Lynn Case
Joan M. Severson
John E. Endres
Frances I. Rothstein
Prof. Robert E. Hall
Ralph J. Meier
Elaine H. Warskow
Meg Chin
Scot Sorensen
Katherine R. Esposito
Carolyn R. Sawyer
Jeanne C. Warzyn
Corinne M. Circo
Charlotte S. Stein
Anna C. Fehling
Robert W. Schumann
Glenn L. Cushing
Susanne T. Treiber
Constance K. Hardacre
Annabelle W. Meyer
Margaret A. James
Norman H. Oye
Carolyn Ferriano
Laura M. Shaffer
Dennis P. Dolan
Mary J. Hale
Madeline M. Sharata
Bonnie J. Downs
JoAnne Hinrichs
Bintou Suso
Kathleen K. Fenske
Alaia R. Hussain Martin
Houachoua Thao
Sharon Hamilton
Elsa Jacobsen
William R. White
Joan Hassberg
Jeanette E. Koski
Constance A. Higgins
Alan F. Larson
Andrea K. Jainga
Lena Lee
Thomas Klein
June Longfield
Karen Kretschman
John McCarthy
Barb L. Laughon
Martha H. Mackin
Joyce M. McComish
VOLUNTEERS IN MEMORIAM
Marje Murray
We remember the following volunteers who passed away
Julie A. Ott
between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 and thank
Samik Partha
them for their service.
Jeanne Peterson
Nancy Buss
Milton L. Sunde
Andrew C. Davison
Helen N. Thayer
Herbert L. Huber
Jahn H. Tinglum
Margaret A. James
Morris Streich
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Tai Chi and Yoga
CLASSES BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR
FOR OAKWOOD RESIDENTS
One of the more significant wellness trends in the past decade is the explosion in popularity of yoga and tai chi classes for older adults. Oakwood has been...
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