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Spring 2016
A supportive
community
Charlise Alexander and
Ethelene Harvey visit
during The Glen’s Paws
with Purpose Program.
Inside:
Spring Heartwarmers Pg. 10
Meet The Glen’s four new
board members Pg. 2
Two nonprofits awarded
President’s Scholarship Pg. 6
news
Volume 34 | No. 5 | Spring 2016
2016-2017 Officers
Debra Williams
President & CEO
Sabra Scoggin
Chairman of The Board
New to the board
Ladies to serve on the glen board
O
n April 21, The Glen’s Board of Directors voted to induct
four ladies to serve through 2016-17 as new board members.
The following are new
board members:
• Susan Potter Adams
• Betsy Vogel Boze, Ph.D
• Mary Jo Kayser
• Dianne “Di” Winningham
Debbie Schofield
First Vice Chairman
Linda Bundrick
Second Vice Chairman
Marti Westmoreland
Secretary
Rhonda Anglin
ADAMS
BOZE
Also, a special thank
you to the following board
members for their service
and dedication to The Glen:
• Jan Bookter
• Tracy Pressly
• Barbara Terry
• Milly Sale
• Margaret Sour
Treasurer
2016-2017 Directors
Susan P. Adams
Sylvia Adams
Nanette Beach
Betsy V. Boze, PhD.
Ann Conrad-Falter
Lynn Higginbotham
Virginia Israel
Mary Jo Kayser
Marti Lepow
Connie Posner
Mary Wilbanks
Dianne Winningham
KAYSER
WINNINGHAM
2016-2017 Board of Directors
CONTENTS
3���������������������������������������A Message
2, 4-6���������������������� Events & News
7-9������������������ Our Community
10-11������������������ Heartwarmers
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Back Row: Betsy Boze, Sylvia Adams, Nanette Beach, Di Winningham, Rhonda Anglin,
Debbie Scofield, Marti Lepow, Ann Conrad-Falter, Linda Bundrick, Mary Wilbanks,
Connie Posner, Susan Adams. Front Row: Marti Westmoreland, Mary Jo Kayser,
Sabra Scoggins, Virginia Israel
a message
E
Debra Williams
President & CEO
ach quarter, I consider it an honor to share my thoughts with you. With each
word I hope to provide insight and encouragement to help you (whether a
resident, volunteer, or a supporter) remain connected to The Glen.
The mission of The Glen Retirement System is to enrich the lives of older people
through housing, healthcare and services. This mission is accomplished by dedicated
community volunteers and compassionate professionals with commitment, vision
and leadership. Spring is the perfect time to reflect on our mission and express
appreciation to those who help us accomplish the goal.
We welcome four new members to our Board of Directors. Each brings an area of
expertise to our Board, and we are fortunate to have them serve. They will seek to
govern with the best interest of the residents keeping in mind the mission of The
Glen.
Lydia Earhart joined The
Glen in April as our Director
of Marketing and Community
Relations. Lydia brings a wealth
of knowledge from her career in
the media industry. Her passion is to
tell stories and within the coming months, she will begin to share our stories at The
Glen.
In slightly more than two months, we have had a lot of news to share. Included in
this issue of The Glenviews is just some of what has happened recently at The Glen.
In addition to these stories we share with you, I encourage you to reach out to Lydia
and meet her. Help her to learn more about you and how you are connected to The
Glen. Insight is valuable in the marketing roles, and we are including you in our
mission to help progress in this area.
“
Spring is the perfect time to
reflect on our mission and express
appreciation to those who help us
accomplish the goal.
”
BRIEFLY:
Grayson Foundation Grant
Thank you to the Grayson Foundation for their grant to fund acoustical panels in the auditorium and
Village Health Care households. The panels were installed in late April and are meant to absorb sound and
echoing in the auditorium and the household living rooms. Already residents and staff are commenting on
the positive difference in the sound.
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news
Betty Jo ‘Sky’ Lenard poses with
John Wayne on Give for Good Day.
Sharon Howell and Madeline Cavender
show their ‘Blaze a Trail’ painting.
Henry Simmons was ‘wanted’
on Give for Good Day.
give FOR good
Alice Jarratt and Sandy Draughon
paint during Give for Good Day.
The Glen goes Western
I
n conjunction with the Older
Americans Month’s theme “Blaze
a Trail” and Give for Good Day, The
Glen hosted a Western-themed day,
May 3, for residents.
“We were excited to host yet
another event where residents of
The Glen could enjoy a fun and
casual day to support our mission
as a nonprofit,” President and CEO
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Debra Williams said. “This day was
equally in part to engage residents
and help build an awareness of the
quality of life that The Glen provides
to the seniors in our community.”
After breakfast, a photo booth
with Western accessories was set up
for residents to take a picture and
get into the Western theme.
During lunch, the staff invited
residents to a cookout. Grilled
hamburgers and sausage, along with
plenty of delicious side items, were
served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At 2 p.m. residents participated in
“Blaze a Trail” painting. Former Life
Enrichment associate Brenda Snider
taught a painting class for residents
to create a desert theme work of art
on a canvas.
Art at the Glen
news
Did you know?
Each month The Glen
has an artist of the
month. For the month
of May, Catherine
Pressly Herring’s work
was on display. An artist
reception was held and
Catherine spoke about
her specific style. She
said she has been told
that her paintings are
“abstract realism.” Learn
more about the next
artist of the month by
calling 798-3500.
Glen sponsors Miles for Meals 5K
Caddo Council on Aging’s Program supports Senior Wellness
T
he Glen joined the
Caddo Council on
Aging for its Miles for
Meals 5K on March 13.
The event, sponsored
by The Glen and other
businesses,
supported
the Caddo Council
on Aging’s Meals on
Wheels Program. Meals
on Wheels currently
helps over 1,200 area
senior maintain their
independence as they
face financial, physical,
or emotional hardships.
Staff at The Glen also
participated in the event.
Learn more about the
Caddo Council on Aging
at caddocoa.org.
Debra Williams, Natasha Cabarubio, Sharon Summage, Rebecca Brown
and Marissa Hill participate in Miles for Meals on March 13.
Lindi Hall, Dee Burns, Rebecca Brown, Sara Wells and Susan Skinner
help out during a Caddo Council on Aging event.
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news
Remembering
Sara Margaret Heard White
T
he Glen family is deeply saddened by the passing of
Sara Margaret Heard White on April 16, 2016.
Sara Margaret passed away after a courageous battle
with heart disease. She and her mother were devoted to
The Glen for many years and Sara Margaret was a regular
volunteer until her recent illness. Sara Margaret was a
bright light for her family and community, although she
never sought the limelight. In fact, she shunned notoriety.
Sara Margaret served on The Glen Board of Directors
WHITE
from 1985-90. She was the board president in 1987. The Glen
will always be grateful to Sara Margaret for her time, energy and commitment
to The Glen.
President’s scholarship awarded
nonprofits in Shreveport-Bossier City benefit from Glen Scholarship
T
he Glen Retirement System’s Board of
Directors awarded $2,000 on May 9
to two nonprofits serving the community.
The President’s Scholarship was
established in 1999 by The Glen’s Board
of Directors. Each year, the board
awards funds based on the needs in the
Shreveport-Bossier City community. Past
recipients include Providence House,
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission,
Holy Angels Residential Facility and
Community Renewal International.
The Caddo Council on Aging, a
nonprofit that empowers Caddo Parish
seniors and gives the opportunity for
them to enjoy wellness, longevity and
quality of life choices, was awarded
$1,000. Hope Connections, a nonprofit
whose mission is to guide and foster a
comprehensive, coordinated homeless
services system for those at risk of or
experiencing homelessness grounded
in rich collaboration and engaging the
passion of the community, was also
awarded $1,000.
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Above: Caddo Council on Aging
Executive Director Mary Alice
Rountree and CCA Board
President Stacey Hargis accept
the President’s Scholarship from
The Glen President and CEO
Debra Williams. Below: Hope
Connections Executive Director
Christa Pazzaglia accepts the
President’s Scholarship from
Debra Williams.
living
Left: Muriel Bundrick smiles while watching Bentley
during Paws with Purpose. Right: Peggye Avinger poses
for a picture after lunch. Below: Travis Davis works on a
puzzle in The Stiles Bridge Room.
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Clockwise from the top: Christine Spence holds
up her arthritis buddy. Bob Potter takes a
picture with Memorial Day guest speaker Sandy
Franks. Merrilee Warren shows love to Bentley.
Madeline Cavender shows her buddy after a
craft project in The Cottages.
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cont. living
Left: Wanda Davis poses for a picture during Mother’s
Day Tea. Right: Ada Pitre and Gladys Hartgrove hold
hands for a picture at the Mother’s Day Tea.
Below: Nelda Harris, Shera Peterson, and Eloise Adams
gather for a group picture at the Mother’s Day Tea.
heartwarmers
The Glen Retirement System gratefully acknowledges
the following for their generous financial support:
FEB. 10 – MAY 11, 2016
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUND
Mr. James R. Potter
PAWS WITH PURPOSE
Ms. Carole Kolo
Mrs. Debbie Lafitte
Mrs. Ruth Lawrence
Minoaks, LLC
Mr. James R. Potter
In Memory of Beloved Pet “Chief ”:
Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Lamb
In Memory of Beloved Pet “Elvis”:
Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Lamb
IN HONOR OF:
Phil and Virginia Israel
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Nuckolls, Jr.
IN MEMORY OF:
Linda Dianne Powell Auer
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Dr. George Beach
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mrs. Bobbie Burnette
Mr. Monnie Burnette
Gary and Genelle Lindsay
Elsie Caulk
Bobby and Debra Williams
Grantham Couch
Andrew J. Shoup, Jr.
Rita Davis
Mr. Bruce N. Lynn
Daniel William Deupree, III
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mrs. Martha Ann Evans
Minoaks, LLC
Lynn Fleming
Ms. Mary V. Hardesty
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Bette Cahn Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Terry
Rev. William D. Franks
Mrs. Peggye Avinger
Mrs. Bess K. Black
Ms. Mary V. Hardesty
Mrs. Margaret Nelson
Mr. James R. Potter
Mary Ruth Cornish Grann
Bobby and Debra Williams
Mr. Donald Lloyd Hall, Sr.
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mrs. Beverly L. Hand
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Terry
Mrs. Ray P. Hardey
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mr. D. R. James, Jr.
Sara B. Kalmbach
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Shanley
Dr. and Mrs. Warren C. West
Mary Johnston
Mrs. Margaret Nelson
Michelle Kalich
Ms. Carole Kolo
Harry Lazarus
Ms. Carole Kolo
Lillian Martin
Ms. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Johnette McCullough
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pressly
Mr. Henry H. McQueen
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spears, Jr.
Susan Merkle
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mr. and Mrs. Claude W. Bookter, Jr.
Judd and Judy Chidlow
Mrs. Debbie Lafitte
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Nelson, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pressly
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Roberts
Mrs. Cherry C. Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baugh
Kellen Oden
Sarah Calhoun
Ms. Josephine G. Carmody
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. T. Haller Jackson, III
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Jones, Jr.
Mrs. Patricia B. Key
Laura Lindley
Mr. Thomas J. Lisenby
Mr. Bruce N. Lynn
Mr. and Mrs. Willis L. Meadows
Mrs. Vassar W. Mills
Minoaks, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Niven D. Morgan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Nelson, Jr.
Mrs. Peggy R. Newell
Mrs. T. J. Ostendorff, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Q=Petersen
Mrs. Evelyn H. Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Russo
Mrs. C. Lane Sartor
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Shanley
Mrs. Martha Storer
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. C. Cody White, Jr.
Bobby and Debra Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Lacy H. Williams
Irene Swiggum
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Baugh
Harold Terry
Minoaks, LLC
Mrs. Mary Margaret Vick
Mr. and Mrs. C. Cody White, Jr.
Mary Margaret Weston
Ms. Lucia McKee Kremzar
Mrs. Vassar W. Mills
Sara Margaret White
Mrs. Peggye Avinger
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Barnes
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
Mrs. Bess K. Black
Mrs. Mary Bremer
Mr. and Mrs. James Burt
Chaparral Foundation Charitable
Trust
Mr. and Mrs. John Stafford Comegys
Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Cummins
Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Dean, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. FitzGerald
Mrs. J. Peter Gaffney
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gorum
Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Griffey, III
Ms. Mary V. Hardesty
Mr. and Mrs. Marion D. Hargrove, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Henderson
Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Henderson
Mrs. Dorothy Hensley
Mr. and Mrs. Chad A. Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Holman
Jane H. James
Sara B. Kalmbach
Dr. Charles D. Knight, Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy W. Knight
Dr. Richard B. Langford
Mrs. Ernest A. Merklein, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor F. Moore
Mrs. Peggy R. Newell
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pressly
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Q=Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. Justin R. Querbes, III
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Roddey
Mr. and Mrs. Armand L. Roos
Mrs. Frances Aimer Rounds
Mrs. C. Lane Sartor
Mrs. Rebecca Schwab
Mr. Mandel C. Selber, Jr.
Andrew J. Shoup, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan I. Smith, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Walker
Dr. and Mrs. Warren C. West
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Westmoreland
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Woodward
Dr. and Mrs. Rodric Yeager
Henry Wylie Yarbrough, Jr.
Mrs. Nanette S. Beach
GIFTS
Mr. and Mrs. W. Michael Adams
Mrs. Sylvia M. Adams
Ms. Charlsie W. Alexander
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Bolin
Drs. Michael and Patti B. Brannan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown
Brown Builders, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. David D. Bryan
Dr. and Mrs. William Bundrick
Mrs. Dee Burns
Mortimer and Josephine Cohen
Fund
Grayson Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Deupree
Lydia Earhart
Mrs. Barbara Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Fritze
Ms. Mary V. Hardesty
Susan and Quintin Hardtner, III Advised Fund
Ms. Claudine Hart
Dr. and Mrs. Sanders F. Hearne
Nancy Henderson
Mrs. Reba N. Herring
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Higginbotham
Mr. and Mrs. Chad A. Hill
Mrs. Linda Huffman
Ms. Patti Humphries
Mrs. Patti Hunsicker
Mr. and Mrs. David Ingerson
Mr. and Mrs. Phil L. Israel
Ms. Maureen Kidd
Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Lamb
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lepow
Dr. and Mrs. James E. Lusk
Mr. Bruce N. Lynn
Ms. Gloria McClure
Mrs. Elsie McInnis
Marianne Mosteller
Mrs. Peggy R. Newell
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nugent
Mrs. Weyman Oden, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Posner
Mr. James R. Potter
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pressly
Ms. Cheryl M. Procell
Mr. Sam T. Raley
Succession of Ella M. Rhea
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rhoads
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schofield
Ms. Susan Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan I. Smith, Jr.
Paula Sour
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Terry
Mrs. Jan Thornell
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Tubbs
Mrs. Wuanella Van Ness
Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Westmoreland
Mr. C. Cody White, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilbanks
Bobby and Debra Williams
Mrs. Dianne Winningham
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Marilyn Light and Eleanor deGraffenneid
smile together at the Volunteer Luncheon.
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