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Time to Dance!
Our participants had several
occasions to dance this month
including the Valentine’s Day
Party, which many family
members attended, and the
Mardi Gras Party, which
featured music of New Orleans.
Family members and friends are
always welcome at special events
like these.
Scheduling Notes for March
Please remember: Adult Care of Chester County will be closed on Saturday,
March 24th for the annual Spring Staff In-Service Day. This yearly training day
is an important part of our staff education. If your loved one normally attends
on Saturdays, please be reminded that we will not be open on March 24th.
Thank you.
We are, however, open on Good Friday. If you wish to make any changes to your
loved one’s regular schedule, please let us know. Thank you.
March 2012
In This Issue…
Spotlights: Gwendolyn
Robinson
Update on Southern
Chester County Center
Relocation
Come to Caregiver
Coffee Hour in March!
Auction Gala in May
Announcements
The mission of Adult Care of
Chester County is to support
and empower families in their
caregiving experience by
offering them a welcoming,
friendly day service that
provides state of the art care
from a highly trained,
relentlessly competent, and
compassionate staff dedicated
to enabling their loved ones to
physically and cognitively
thrive so they can remain at
home for as long as possible.
Exton Center at 201 Sharp Lane, Exton, PA 19341 | 610.363.8044
Southern Center at 747 W. Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 | 610.444.4413
Visit us online at www.acofcc.org
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Upcoming Events for Caregivers
Local Training Opportunities
March 26: First Aid Training
April 17: CPR Training
Uwchlan Ambulance
70 West Welsh Pool Road, Exton, PA
Call 610-363-1067 or email [email protected] to
sign up.
Alzheimer’s Association Evening Workshop
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Adult Care of Chester County’s Exton Center
201 Sharp Lane, Exton, PA
More information to come soon!
2012 Annual Dementia Conference
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association
Monday, May 7
Radisson Hotel, King of Prussia
Featuring Keynote Speaker Teepa Snow
Caregiver Coffee Hour at
Adult Care of Chester County
Looking for a convenient way to get in touch with
other local caregivers? Don’t forget that Adult Care
of Chester County hosts a Caregiver Coffee Hour
twice each month on the second and fourth Mondays. We begin at 10:30 and usually end around
noon. You are welcome to come anytime and no
registration is required.
Coffee Hour Topics for February
March 12th: The importance of
hydration
March 26th: Adapting situations to
make them less stressful for you
and your loved one
Call Kim at 610-363-8044 for more information.
Important Announcement
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2012
at 6:00 pm at the Exton Center of Adult Care of Chester County on 201 Sharp Lane,
Exton. The election of the Board of Directors and officers, as well as the budget approval,
take place at the Annual Meeting.
Starting Taxes?
As you gather your information to do this year’s tax return, you will need the tax ID number of Adult Care of Chester
County, if you are claiming a Dependent Care Credit. Our number is 23-2447144.
Celebration Corner
Happy Birthday this Month
Jane B., Audrey B., Cat B., Frances D.,
Katie D., Virginia G., Morris G., Julia H.,
Johnnie S., Robert S., Timm W., Barbara W.
Welcoming New Participants
George A., Holbrook B., Albert D.,
Virginia L., Maria Lisa M., Judy N.,
Owen P., Robert Y.
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Participant Spotlight: Gwen Robinson
Gwendolyn Robinson was born on November 29, 1935 in Detroit Michigan. She grew up in Newport News, Virginia.
After graduation from high school there, she attended St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Virginia for 2 years. It was at
college that Gwen met Kenneth Robinson, her husband. The two were married on
May 25, 1955 and were married for 32 years, until Kenneth passed away in 1987.
Gwen is the mother of 4 children, Diane (Watson), Stephanie (Williams), Kenneth
Robinson Jr. and George Robinson. Gwen has one grandson, Justin Watson. Gwen
enjoyed her career as Secretary at Henderson High School in West Chester. She loved
being involved with the students. They would always come to her with their problems.
Her daughter tells us, “All of my friends thought my Mom was the greatest!” Gwen
enjoyed opportunities to travel and travelled across the United States with her husband
to see the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She also took several cruises. Gwen was
always an avid shopper, took great pride in decorating her home, and always enjoyed
entertaining. She also had a knack for helping people stay organized and served as secretary in any social group to which she belonged.
Today Gwen’s gentle spirit and great smile brings joy to all of us. We are happy that
she is a part of our Exton family.
News from Southern Chester County Center
In February our Center was transformed into a place of love with the many valentines we created in pink, red, and white,
and adorned with jewels and ribbons. We couldn’t let Presidents Day go unnoticed so some participants made “log cabins” in honor of Abe Lincoln. Another of our favorite activities, especially for those in the ATF program, is singing. We
start all our singing sessions with the ATF Theme Song which features the names of all our participants. Our fun singalong time always includes “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” and “Take me out to the Ball Game.” The days are
flying by and before we know it we’ll be moved and settled into our new digs!
Update on Southern Chester County Center’s Relocation
The architects and many others have been busy working behind the scenes getting the layout just right and all of the technical aspects ready. Next step is the
permit process and once the permits are issued the construction will begin. Since it is now the beginning of March, our April target is no longer realistic and we are probably looking at May. An update will be provided
monthly.
On the Schedule…
At the Exton Center:
March 5-9: Nutrition Week
March 12-16: Irish Week
St. Patrick’s Day Dance on
Thursday, March 15 at 1:30
March 19-23: Chocolate Week
March 26-30: Welcome Spring Week
At the Southern Chester County
Center’s Senior Program:
March 5-9: Celebrate Your Name
March 12-16: Think Green Week
March 19-23: National Craft Month
March 26-30: Women’s History
Southern Center St.. Patrick’s Day
Dance on Friday, March 16 at 2:00
At Southern Chester County’s ATF
Under-60 Program:
March 5-9: “The March Wind Doth
Blow”
March 12-16: Luck of the Irish
March 19-23: Looking for Spring
March 26-30: National Craft Month
Coming in May: ACCC Auction Gala
Time to turn that calendar a few pages ahead and mark the date for the 2012 Auction Gala. On Saturday, May 5th Adult
Care of Chester County will be partnering with Phoenixville Area Senior Center to host the Auction Gala as a fundraiser
to benefit both agencies. The event will be held at Atria Woodbridge, 1191 Rapps Dam Road, in Kimberton. There will
be live and silent auctions, a 50/50 Raffle, and plenty of food and beverages. If you have items or gift cards to donate
towards this fundraiser, please contact us at 610-363-8044.
Tickets are $35 and can be ordered in advance by calling Dave at 610-363-8044 or by visiting www.acofcc.org.
Raffle Tickets Enclosed!
During these difficult economic times people still seem to take chances that they will win money. We would like to give
them the opportunity to win but we need your help. Each family is receiving 24 raffle tickets and we are asking that you
sell them to help Adult Care of Chester County raise money. The price is $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. If every family sells
just 24 tickets, that would be $1,200 toward the prize. Some people sell more than 24 tickets and this is a joint project
with the Phoenixville Area Senior Center so even more will be sold. Last year the winning prize was $2,500. Please sell as
many tickets as you can. Please return those you cannot sell so we can re-distribute them.
Research Study Still
Seeking Volunteer
Caregivers!
Contributors
Board of Directors
Reflections from Southern Center submitted
monthly by Ruth Ann Smith. Exton Spotlight
articles submitted by Pat DeHart. All articles
edited and arranged by Brittany Mountz.
Chair, Linda M. Rhodes, Ed.D
Treasurer, Joseph Stratton, MBA
Chair-Elect, Amy Balian
Secretary, Judith Royal, MBA
Members:
Christine Cucinotta, Karen Kaminskas, Bernice Soffer, MSW,
Thomas Egan, Ed.D., and Alice Peters
www.acofcc.org