Life Changing Services for Seniors

April 2012
www.jtm-esc.org
Life Changing
Services for
Seniors
As the Baby Boomer generation
ages, older adults will increasingly
need reliable and affordable
transportation. With this in mind,
Katherine Freund founded Independent
Transportation Network America (ITN
America) and has since been named
by the Wall Street Journal as “one of
the twelve people who are changing
your retirement.”
This organization was born from neartragedy: In 1988, Freund’s threeyear-old son was struck and seriously
injured by a car being driven by an
84-year-old. Freund became dedicated
to finding an alternative that would
allow seniors to maintain their
independence and dignity while making
the streets safer. The transportation
system was launched in Portland,
Maine, and uses a combination of
volunteer and paid drivers. It has since
expanded to 21 cities in 15 states.
For the past year and a half, ESC has
been part of a project team effort to
create ITN Monterey County. The
process included assessing existing
services, researching innovative
programs and funding to support
senior mobility. The result is a new
From left to right: Matt Nelson, E.D. ITN; Alan Richmond, Monterey Chamber Board
Member; Louis Algaze, ITN Board Member; Deborah Ingram, ITN Board Member, Secretary,
& ESC Director of Senior Resources; Jeff Craig, ITN Board Member; Samantha Kelly,
ITN Dispatcher; Bill Wojtkowski, ITN Board Member; Kiely Holcomb, ITN Board Member,
Treasurer; Todd Muck, ITN Board Member, Chair; Pat Tinsley McGill, Monterey Chamber of
Commerce, Board Chair; Jody Hansen, Monterey Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO
grassroots effort to provide
transportation to older and visually
impaired adults in Salinas and the
Monterey Peninsula. Seniors are now
able to call ITN Monterey County for
a ride to their desired destination for
any reason – 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
On January 10, 2012, a “grand
opening” event was held for the
service, which was attended by
representatives of AAA, County
Supervisor Jane Parker, funders,
volunteers, riders, representatives
of local services agencies, and
members of the Monterey and
Salinas Chambers of Commerce.
ESC is proud to be a part of an effort
that is making such a difference in the
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lives of so many seniors in the
Monterey area.
ITN is a fee-based service that offers
transportation options paid on a
sliding fee scale. It is also subsidized
by private donations; to date, nearly
$100,000 has been raised – key
funders include AAA, Monterey
Peninsula Foundation, ESC, and
Salinas Valley Womens Network –
but more private funding is needed
to sustain this valuable service. There
are many ways you can contribute
to this vital program, and gifts to ITN
Monterey are tax-deductible.
For more information, please contact
Tracy Powell at 925.956.7397.
The West
Grove at
Spring Lake
Village Moves
Forward
After years of planning, the proposed
West Grove at Spring Lake Village
was given the “green light” in
October by the City of Santa Rosa.
An Environmental Impact Report,
Watercolor rendering of the West Grove at Spring Lake Village
a Community Outreach Program
with the neighboring community, and support from SLV residents all played vital roles in the successful approval
process for the addition of 62 apartment homes and the renovation of the community’s common areas.
As of early March, 27 of the 62 West Grove apartment homes had been reserved. One of the most popular models
is the Windsor cottage, which appeals to those who want two bedrooms, a two-car garage and a den. Another
popular floor plan is the two-bedroom Graton, which also has a room off the kitchen that can be used as a den or
more formal dining area. Spring Lake Village looks forward to welcoming new residents to its West Grove community!
Reaching Out to Our Own Neighbors
Let me introduce you to a wonderful
lady I’ll call “Millie.”* She is a warm
and engaging resident in one of our
CCRC communities. Nearly 96, she
has lived at her community for many
years. Although she is slowing down
these days, Millie has always given
generously of her time, talent, and
resources – whether it be volunteering,
sitting on committees, or donating
to those in need.
Now Millie is the one in need. Her
zest for life and her good health have
enabled her to reach a ripe age;
unfortunately, her resources have
diminished and she is concerned
about her financial future. With
longer life spans and the economic
uncertainty, we are seeing this
situation with greater frequency.
At ESC, we value residents like Millie
and reach out to help them on an
individual basis. ESC’s Residents’
Assistance Fund helps to assure
everyone within the ESC family that
they won’t need to choose between
medicine and food, or give up the
community they love. When they are
in need, we answer.
Of course, maintaining such a fund
benefits from the support of ESC
members and friends. Think about
the neighbor who might not be as
fortunate as you. Think of how
comforting it is to know that your
own loved ones are taken care of.
Your gift to the Residents’ Assistance
Fund can make an enormous difference
in the final years of someone’s life.
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Each donor plays a vital role in this
effort either by making a cash donation,
planned gift or a bequest.
“There but for the grace of God
go I.” This well-used phrase is
attributed to John Bradford, a 16thcentury English Reformer and martyr.
Fittingly, he was a prebendary of St.
Paul’s. His words are particularly
meaningful as we think about those
close to us who may be in need.
Indeed, charity does begin at
home.
Gratefully yours,
Gordon Case, Chair
Episcopal Senior Communities
Foundation
Welcome to Our New Palo Alto Community
In September, JTM Communities purchased a Continuing Care Retirement
Community (CCRC) – Webster House in beautiful downtown Palo Alto.
The 36-apartment community offers all the amenities of other CCRCs,
including a premium location, full kitchens and dining service. We’re pleased
to welcome Webste House to the family!
401 Webster Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 650.327.4333
www.websterhousepaloalto.org
The ESC Family Takes Care of Its Own
Episcopal Senior Communities are wonderful places to call home, in large part because of the dedicated staff
who work here. And because ESC is such a positive environment, many of our employees stay on for many years.
At our annual end of the year celebrations, we honored employees that have been a part of the ESC family for
milestones reaching 25, 30 and 35 years of service. Pictured are just a few long-term staff who were honored.
One of the ways in which we support one another is through an Employee Emergency
Fund. Whether it’s a health crisis, car repair, or family emergency, the fund is there to
help our staff in times of need. To date, 96 employees have contributed over $30,000
– some by making a one-time gift and others by having
an ongoing deduction made from their paycheck each
pay period. No gift is too small, and all donations are taxdeductible.
Laurie Koppy, 25+ years
Judy Damon, 30 years
Catarina (Tina) Silva, 30+ years
Linda Schmidt, 25 years
Sharon Baxter, 25 years
Marie Irving, 35 years
Catalina Muñoz, 25+ years
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Thank you for many years
of care and service.
By working at Canterbury Woods, I feel as if I’m doing something good with my life.
– Marie Irving, Lead Cook, Canterbury Woods
I enjoy my great co-workers and our strong team, but most of all I treasure the valuable
experience of caring for elderly residents, who have taught me so much about the aging
process. I’m committed to staying here as long as I can.
– Catarina (Tina) Silva, Certified Nursing Assistant, St. Paul’s Towers
I started at Canterbury Woods as a teenager and thirty years later, I’m still smiling behind
the front desk!
– Judy Damon, Administrative Assistant, Canterbury Woods
I have always felt very proud and fortunate to be part of this special community, now
for more than 25 years.
– Laurie Koppy, Unit Secretary, Spring Lake Village
For me, Los Gatos Meadows is a treasure of knowledge, being surrounded by all the
residents. When my first child was born, I felt as if he had 100 grandmothers!
– Catalina Muñoz, Dining Room Supervisor, Los Gatos Meadows
The time has gone by so fast – it’s hard to believe it’s been over 25 years. ESC feels like
home to me, and my co-workers are like family.
– Sharon Baxter, Medical Billing Specialist, Support Services
When I first showed up for my interview in 1986, I was amazed by the beauty of this charming
community – people looked so happy! It truly is the best place to work.
– Linda Schmidt, EVS Supervisor, Spring Lake Village
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Anne S. Allen: From Receiving to Giving
Although she is in her eighties and
legally blind, Anne S. Allen is one
who can still see the glass as half
full, not half empty. When she heard
about ESC’s Senior Center Without
Walls (SCWW), she took advantage
of the opportunity to connect with
a larger community over the phone.
SCWW is a free service for homebound elderly people to help them
engage in conversation and activities
through a free 800 number, reducing
their isolation and loneliness.
Anne enjoyed the service so much
that several years ago she decided
to become one of its facilitators.
She currently coordinates a chat
volunteer facilitators are former
participants – people who have
gone from seclusion to leadership
in the process of using the program.
This experience was so satisfying,
Anne wanted to find a way to make
it available to others. She contacted
ESC’s Planned Giving Officer, Bill
Tanner, to see if she might be able to
make a gift to SCWW. Though she
does not consider herself a wealthy
woman, she worked with her broker,
who sold some bonds, and created
a Charitable Gift Annuity to help her
realize her goal of supporting this
life changing service. With her gift,
Anne receives stable, fixed payments
for life as well as a tax-deduction.
More importantly, Anne
is able to give something
back to the program
that has made such a
difference in her life.
Her gift prompted the
addition of a part-time
marketing expert for SCWW, who is
helping to target homebound seniors
– a difficult population to reach.
It’s wonderful knowing
that someone like me can
benefit from a gift annuity
while helping others.
group, a poetry group, a gratitude
group and one called “Living with
Vision Loss.” In fact, many SCWW
Anne S. Allen, Senior Center Without
Walls volunteer
The program reaches more than
600 people statewide each year;
the vast majority are on low or
fixed incomes. “SCWW is such a
wonderful program, and I wanted to
encourage more homebound seniors
to use it,” Anne says. “It’s wonderful
knowing that someone like me with
limited income can benefit from a gift
annuity while helping others.” To find
out how you can make a difference
with a Charitable Gift Annuity or
other planned giving method, call
Bill Tanner at 925.956.7447.
A Charity Rollover Provision for 2012?
There is a good chance that the IRA Charity Rollover Provision, so popular in 2011, may be revived in 2012.
This provision allows many people who are age 70½ or older to transfer as much as $100,000 a year directly
from an individual retirement account to qualified charities, without having to report any of the transfer as
taxable income. The transfer must be made directly to the charity from the IRA. If done correctly, the transfer
will count toward the taxpayer’s required minimum distribution for the year.
Speak with a tax expert before you act; you may be able to make a generous gift to ESC and lower your
taxable income at the same time.
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St. Paul’s Towers Goes Wi-Fi
It’s been nearly a year since St. Paul’s Towers became a wireless hotspot, providing the community free Internet
access to families and friends around the world. A walk around St. Paul’s Towers might reveal residents emailing
friends in the Atrium, hanging out with an eReader on the Rooftop Garden, or playing Angry Birds while waiting for
the elevator.
But the wireless system brings St. Paul’s other benefits as well. It has allowed the skilled nursing facilities to
access the electronic health record system with iPads, improving data-collection efficiency and accuracy while
maintaining a people-friendly environment. It will allow us to further modernize St. Paul’s Towers with the addition
of wi-fi electronic door locks and a personal emergency response system – both are being pilot tested now.
Thanks, in part, to our new community wireless system, the future of St. Paul’s Towers looks bright as the door
has been opened wider to marry technology and resident services.
Tee Off for ESCF!
Join us for our first annual golf tournament benefiting the
Affordable Housing programs of Episcopal Senior Communities Foundation.
The full-day event will include a delicious buffet, practice with a pro,
a day of golf on a spectacular course, cocktail reception, seated dinner,
award ceremony, and a short live auction.
Monday, May 21
Claremont Country Club
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Special room rates are available
at the nearby Claremont Hotel.
For the non-golfers, there will be a luncheon
benefiting ESC’s Senior Produce Markets
featuring a Tory Burch fashion show.
For more information on the events, visit our website at www.jtm-esc.org/golf
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ESC Foundation is Worthy of Your Support
Since 2002, the ESC Foundation has established a tradition of charitable service to seniors — both those living in
one of our communities and those who remain in their own home. Every donation makes a life changing difference
to an elder in need. As a not for profit, non-denominational charitable foundation, ESCF is committed to honoring
each donor’s intention; we comply with federal and state regulations and issue tax receipts for your donation, in
any amount. For more information, visit our website at www.jtm-esc.org/escf or contact Dee Ann Campbell at
925.956.7353.
Providing life-changing
support for seniors
Canterbury Woods
St. Paul’s Towers
Los Gatos Meadows
Spring Lake Village
San Francisco Towers
Webster House
Affordable Housing
Communities
Presidio Gate Apartments
Oak Center Towers
Jennings Court
Lytton Gardens
925.956.7400
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Episcopal Senior Communities
Foundation Donors
4th Quarter 2011 Donors*
$100,000 and above
Harry C. Bartels
$25,000 - $50,000
County of Marin
Marin Community Foundation
$5,000 - $10,000
Hanson Bridgett LLP
Anne K. Morshead
$2,000 - $4,999
Compass Group
James and Diana Doyle
Kevin J. Gerber
Randall Morris
Perkins Eastman Architects, P.C.
William and Ellen Peters
$1,000 - $1,999
Anonymous
Gloria G. Anello
Laura J. Beach and Mark Johnson
Gordon and Jeanne Case
Charles and Anne Chapman
Paul and Jeannie Hull
Glenn and Sharon Jones
William and Linda Mason
Nelson T. Lewis
Construction Co., Inc.
George and Marjorie Sanborn
Saratoga Rotary Charitable
Foundation
Theodore and Adrienne
Savetnick
Timothy Schultz
$500 - $999
Joe and Donna Aita
Boyd Kimball Dyer
Arthur and Laura Ford
Lawrence and Christine Garcia
Myra Howe
Marilyn and Jack Kennedy
Lion’s Club of Rossmoor
Van and Carolyn Moller
Novato Senior Citizen’s Club
Baxter and Lorie Rice
Jo Ann Syvertson
William and Alison Tobin
John and Frances Tornquist
Sharon and Jim York
Under $500
Gilda A. Alfieri
Dorothy L. Anderson
Boulos Andounia
Christine Avalos
Alice M. Babineau
Marjorie Estella Bailey
Rachael Balyeat
Burt Bassler
David and Betty Benson
Glade A. Beresford
Elaine Wiswall Betts
Anna Neal Blanchard
Joyce L. Bowen
Richard and Ione Brain
Norma Brambilla
Irene W. Brauer
Daisy D. Brosseau
Dean A. Brungart
Rose Bucchianeri
Ted and Barbara Budach
Jyl Campana
Dee Ann and David Campbell
Elizabeth M. Cathcart
Eunice Childs
John and Gloria Chilton
Ellen P. Clarkson
Diane and Dan Claytor
Phyllis J. Clipson
Leona Odessa Coles
C. Stan Colvin
John and Betty Colwell
Karyn Corbett
Francoise M. Costa
Nancy Cox
Wilma B. Cox
Valoree Cramer
Francine Cutillo
Roger and Marcia Cutler
Phil Damaschino
Helen Dannenberg
Jimmie Dawson
Barbara Deasy
Eric Alexis Dees
Frank Diamond
Bruce and Lynn Dickhoff
Daniel Doine
Ken D. Donnelly
Peter and Jeanette Dunckel
Robert and Susan Edmondson
Frewoini Egziabher
Helen C. Elliott
Asgaredech Endebilihatu
Terry and Stephen Englehart
Leila N. Erskine
Toni and Ralph Eslick
Sheshiy Estefanos
Robert D. Feist
Roland Fernandez
Mel and Gail Figoni
Floyd H. Firenze
Richard and Margaret Fletcher
John and Antonia Flitner
Melvin Flyer
Chad Follmer
(over)
Angelica Forti-Lewis
Joan C. Fraser
Douglas and Margaret
Fuerstenau
Danielle Garland
Francis and Virginia Geddes
Kathy and Janet Gerber
Betty Jo Goodnick
Marlene Ann Hall
Marion Hawley
Tina and Jack Heany
Frank Helmonds
Kristin A. Hermanson
Linda S. Hibbs
Arthur and Brenda Hill
Ruth Hosty
Karen and David Huff
Dee Ann Hyatt
Christopher and Stephanie Ichien
Deborah Ingram
Diana and John Jamison
Virginia M. Jensky-Cohon
Robert and Arline Jones
Judith E. Kattenburg
Robert L. Kearns
kenCREATIVE
Richard T. Klein
Sandra Kocisak-Doine
Patricia Leaser
Richard and Kathleen Leslie
Patricia Lewis
Fred Little
Hester Lu
Patricia J. Lucchesi
Wolfgang and Patricia Lusse
Rosemary MacLeod
Dorene Mahoney
Prudence W. Manley
Emma Marquez
Maxine Massey
Erna M. Matula
Martha McAllister
Robert and Mary McBride
Linda McConnell
Margot K. McCormick
Josie and Bill McGann
Betty McGlade
Doris McPherson
Helen Meagher
Josephine Meikle
Norman W. Mochel
Margarita A. Molina-Hinkley
Diane Moore
Leah D. Nethercut
Mary Ann Newman
Wendy Newman
John De St. Nicolas
John and Charlene Norall
Ron and Shirley Nunn
Charles Olson and Yoko
Watanabe
Jim Paraizo
Margaret Patton
Amanda V. Perez
Philip Henry Architecture
Vivian Pitney
Sumiko Potts
Tracy Powell
Laurie and Beverly Pratt
Leola W. Ragghianti
Barbara Reid
Joan Marie Robinson
John and Sue Roderick
Betty L. Roudebush
Donald and Marilyn Sanders
Helen and Sam Sause
George and Margaret Schirle
Delia Schmedding
Patricia E. Schroeder
Martha Shaughnessy
Margaret Shedd
Jack and Janet Shnider
Erin Siverson
Sanford and Sharon Skaggs
Josephine Slattery
Marjorie M. Smith
Jerry and Barbara Smyth
Katheryn Sofranoff
Solem & Associates
Beverly Solo
Jerol and Norma Sonosky
Betty Jean Stallings
Eugenie Stanton
Frances Stevens
Mary Stewart
Betty Stychno
Lydia Tan
Joan McLellan Tayler
Julia Taylor
Donna Tendler
Marjorie A. Thompson
Vital Research
Frederick and Alice Walker
Carolyn Walsh
Diane Waltz
Patricia Welch
James and Anne Wellhouse
Marie Whitney-Thöne
Norman Williams
Gery and Floyd Yearout
Paul and Joan Zinner
*A complete listing of 2011
donors can be found on the ESC
website and will be listed in the
ESC Annual Report
We have made every effort to be accurate and comprehensive in this list of donors. If we have
made an error or omission, please accept our sincere apologies and contact ESC Foundation
at 925.956.7448 with any changes, suggestions or questions.