The Laurel Lake Foundation 2019 Giving Review

Since 1994

Giving Review 2019

Enhancing a vibrant community, one gift at a time The Laurel Lake Foundation’s 25th Anniversary year saw a mix of exciting projects, continued benevolence and new leadership. In April, Board member Tony Fitzgerald was appointed as the new Chair of The Laurel Lake Foundation Board of Directors. He took over leadership from long-time Chair Sr. Maryann Golonka.

She will continue to lend her expertise as a member of the Board and Chair of the Grants Disbursement Committee.

Since 1994

With this new leadership in place, The Laurel Lake Foundation is proud to share some of the important accomplishments from 2019. We have been privileged to witness the success of projects and programs devoted to wellness services, lifestyle enhancement, campus beautification, spiritual growth and so much more.

As you leaf through these pages, you will see how your gifts helped to spark new ideas and propel exciting programs forward. Read about how the Lighting the Way Hospice Grief Seminar series is bringing light into the lives of those who have lost a loved one. Meet a resident who dreamed about once again going to the ballet.

Tony Fitzgerald Chair, Foundation Board of Directors

Our campus is filled with the spirit of generosity. Those who have gone before us, left a lasting legacy through the Foundation for future residents, and those who are here now, are picking up right where the others left off. The vibrancy of our community reflects the deep commitment that our residents, their families and our staff have to live their best lives possible.

The work of the Foundation is now more important than ever. While the COVID-19 pandemic did not occur in 2019, at the time of this writing the current situation is overwhelming for long-term care facilities. With news of COVID-19 updated daily, and sometimes hourly, the Foundation is more thankful than ever for the solid support of our generous donors. Working together, we are committed to making sure our residents are safe.

David Oster Chief Executive Officer, Laurel Lake

Please take a moment to consider how you can help the Foundation step up and make a difference at Laurel Lake today. It is our steadfast dedication to the Laurel Lake residents, their families and the staff that drives the Foundation forward. We are extremely optimistic about the future. There is more work to be done, and with your help and support, we will be ready.

Foundation Board of Directors Tony Fitzgerald, Chair Blake Rawson, CFP, CIMA, Vice Chair Ann Kirk, Treasurer Liz Murphy, Secretary

David Oster, President, Ex-Officio Amy McCarthy Sr. Maryann Golonka, H.M.

Alisa Getzinger Director, The Laurel Lake Foundation

Board Chair focuses on giving back The Laurel Lake Foundation Board Chair Tony Fitzgerald had first-hand knowledge of The Laurel Lake Foundation before he even joined the board.

That was thanks to his parents. Joe and Katie Fitzgerald moved to Laurel Lake from Strongsville in 1999. They had researched residential living facilities all over Cleveland before they decided on the Hudson continuing care community.

Joe, a retired eye doctor, was especially fond of Susan Busko, programming and activities manager.

“Susan got him started using the treadmill. Dad always came down at 3:30 p.m. to the Fitness Center to avoid the lines in the morning,” Tony remembers.

While Tony was aware of The Laurel Lake Foundation while his parents were residents – Joe and Katie made a legacy gift to the Foundation – it was actually Susan Busko who suggested Tony as a Board candidate years later.

“Laurel Lake was very good to my parents,” Tony says. “This was a way for me to give back. I can’t explain how important that is. I saw firsthand the care Laurel Lake gave in all different areas.”

Since joining the Board in 2017, Tony works hard to support the efforts of the Foundation.

He uses a heart as an example to describe how the Foundation works. He explains that the operational side of Laurel Lake makes sure the dayto-day affairs are taken care of, while the medical side of Laurel Lake focuses on the health and well-

being of the residents.

“The Foundation is the heart of the organization,” he says. “It focuses on giving back and taking care of all the other needs.”

It is committed to providing a better quality of life and better well-being for the residents, Tony says, whether that is through exercise equipment, hospice, staff training, dementia care or equipment to keep campus running smoothly.

He adds that the Foundation offers structure for the generosity of the donors. “When you go through a grant process, it insures the perpetuity of the gift beyond just the donation,” he says. “This means that Continued on Page 7

COVID-19 Pandemic Touches Our Lives While publishing this, we are in the midst of one of the greatest crises our country has ever seen.

The Laurel Lake Foundation is concerned about our residents and their family members and friends.

We trust the measures in place on our campus will help to keep all of us as safe as possible.

As we navigate these unfamiliar roads together, we are more thankful than ever for the support of our generous donors. You are making a difference, especially now! A few years ago, the Activities Department received a grant through the Foundation to purchase iPads to use for enrichment activities in our Assisted Living and Skilled Care Center. Today, those iPads are serving as a lifeline for residents

separated from their family members. With your help, our residents can still keep in touch with beloved friends and family.

Also, over the years, the Foundation has been instrumental in creating beautiful vistas and walking paths throughout our campus.

Today those walking paths allow residents a little freedom in the beautiful outdoors at a time when the world is mostly on hold.

Please know that the Foundation continues to focus on the health and well-being of our residents, staff and their families, even during these new times of uncertainty. By working together, we can emerge from this pandemic stronger than ever.

25TH ANNUAL

Recognition Dinner

Honored were (from left, back) Christine Norman, Lynda Grieves and Lois Gruettner. (Front) Janet Ross and Beverly Bierbusse.

ACKNOWLEDGING DEDICATED LEADERSHIP The Laurel Lake Foundation’s 25th Annual Recognition Dinner took place on September 11, honoring the members of its distinguished donor programs and inducting the newest members of the Living Legacy Society and Laurel Benefactors.

The Laurel Benefactors welcomed six new members: Don* and Lois Gruettner; John and Mary Mulligan; Forrest and Christine* Norman; Doyle* and Jo Ann* Pope, and John* and Janet Ross. Joining the Living Legacy Society were Beverly Bierbusse, and Victor and Roberta DeMarco. Members of these societies help lead and inspire others through their consistent, dedicated support of projects and programs funded

by The Laurel Lake Foundation.

Also recognized was resident Lynda Grieves who received the Joseph M. Lawler Leadership Award in recognition of her commitment to the mission and goals of the Foundation.

Top - Crown Center RN Raegan Roman accepts her Staff Education award. * Posthumously Middle - KeyBank representatives attend the dinner and presentation.

Bottom - HW&Co. representatives spend the evening mingling with residents and staff members.

Special thanks to HW&Co and KeyBank, sponsors of the Annual Dinner.

The Laurel Benefactors honors those who have supported The Laurel Lake Foundation with cumulative gifts of $5,000 and more.

Augere Construction Company Beatrice Agnew* C. Edward Aiken* Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Andy Anderson Rosemary R. Ansley* Virginia Armington* Margaret Barker* Byron L. Barlow Donald S. Barlow Don* & Helen* Barlow Harry Bartels Roxanne T. Bell* Wilma S. Bemis* Elizabeth C. Bender* Mary Jo Bennett* Gene and Eileen Best Jean Blanch* Paul* and Molly Bodden Robert* and Ann Briechle Ann Brockett* Catherine Bronson* Harrison and Sally Bubb Kenneth* & Alice* Caldwell Paul Campbell and

Beverly Bierbusse Catholic Healthcare Partners Lois Chaffee Dr. & Mrs. Roger Chaffee Joyce Clark* W. R. “Bob” Collette* Mike Collins Bob & Susan Conrad Elizabeth Cozier* Frederick* & Priscilla* Cross Gretchen Cunningham* Tom & Janet Daniel Jean Dearth* Rita DeCamara* Sally M. Davies Victor* & Ruth deWolfe

James* & Deborah* Dill Angelo* & Mary* DiMonte Ralph* & Molly* Dise Lucia Marie Donner* Gloria Donovan Robert* & Lois* Dunlop Bill & Pat Eldredge David* and Margaret Ewart Jeanne Farley* Frank* & Norma* Fisher Margaret Fissinger Lloyd I. Fraser* Jim Fruit Mary Fuerst* Carmen Fullmer* Gretchen Garnett* Joan Garro David Garvin* Edward and Deborah Gesdorf Helen Gilster* Mildred Gnau* Frank Greaves* Sam* & Grace Greco Sally Griswold* Don* and Lois Gruettner Pedro* & Kay* Guinto Charles & Betty* Haake Hal* & Jane* Headley Robert Hehir* Jean Holden* Keith & Kathleen Hoover William B. Hudson* HW&Co. Ann Jerabek* David Jones* T. Anderson* & Edith* Jones Tom* & Josephine*

Jones & Family Emma Kimack* Janet Kimball* Joseph Kochanczyk*

The Living Legacy Society honors individuals who have supported The Laurel Lake Foundation with planned gifts of $10,000 and more.

Margaret Aicher* Edward* & Nancy* Aiken William & Rosemary* Ansley Charles* & Janice* Ault Jim* & Shirley* Bailey Carolyn Bemis* Elizabeth C. Bender* Gene & Eileen Best Harold* & Catherine* Bickler Beverly Bierbusse Jean Booth* Conrad* & Bernice* Boyer Klara Bozler* Celestine Brauer*

* Deceased

Edwin Brezina* Charles* & Laverne* Bucknell Donald* & Betty* Bundy Robert* D. & Betty Jane* Cable Kenneth* & Alice* Caldwell Alpheus* & Rosalie* Chewning Joyce Clark* Beulah Clewell* Mike Collins Bob & Susan Conrad Charles Craig* Sally M. Davies Jean Dearth* Victor and Roberta DeMarco

Laurel Benefactors

Nick Koelkebeck &

Katherine Wolfe* Jacqueline Krabill Cliff Lambert* Daniel J. Lauletta Paul* & Peggy* Lauletta Laurel Lake Resident Association Richard & Thelma* Leppo Jacques* & Violet* Loebs Leonard* & Mary* Lovshin Bob “Lucky”* & Doris* Luckhardt Edmund* and Jeanne* Lutz Charles* & Minnie Lee* MacDowell Ed Mailey Hester McCarthy Duncan* & Marjorie McCrae Marguerite McGrath* Margaret McGuire* Bill & Barbara Melbourne Richard and Lyn Mild Louise Miles* Miriam Miller* Burton D. Morgan Foundation John and Mary Mulligan Ella Norder* Forrest and Christine* Norman David & Shari Oster Marion Parsons* Jeanne Payne* Arthur* & Margaret* Pejeau John B. Phipps* Richard* & Patricia* Pierce Katherine Piwonka* PNC Bank Doyle* and Jo Ann Pope Jack & Ricky* Prentice The Reinberger Foundation Alma Rhodes* John Rogers* John* and Janet Ross Louise Sandercock

Robert & Grace Sauer Ted Schaetzle* Wilbur* & Eleanor* Schmitt Jean Schroeder Richard* & Ruth* Sell Cliff* & Betty* Shields Mary Jane Sickinger* The Sisters of the Humility

of Mary Evelyn Smith Mary Spalding Jack Spelman* Richard and Doris Spurney Richard* & Marion* Stewart Robert* & Albine Stickney Nora Stine* Juanita H. Stoneburner* Al Strodtbeck & Ginger Sorg Nancy Styer Augustus* & Eleanor* Stuhldreher Bruce* & Madonna* Sullivan Bob* & Mary Jean* Thompson Carl Tucker* Dorothy Tully Phoebe Tuttle* Dr.* & Mrs.* A.J. Vana Nancy Veraar* Donald* & Nancy* Vidt Tom* & Marjorie* Wallace Walton Family Doris Warner* Albert* & Elizabeth Watt Fred & Marilyn White Richard and Jane Whitehead C. Bernetta Wiencek* Dave & Virginia* Williams Howard* & Katie* Williams Jane Williams Edward Wolf Helen B. Wright* Abbey Zalud*

Living Legacy Society Robert* & Margaret* DeWitt Victor* & Ruth deWolfe James* & Deborah* Dill Ralph* & Molly* Dise Bob* & Lois* Dunlop Ronald* & Florance* Ewart William* & Margaret Fissinger Joseph* & Catherine* Fitzgerald John* & Shirley Follmer Lloyd I. Fraser* Reita Fulton* Bud* & Gwen Gardner Gretchen Garnett* David Garvin*

Heather Grayson* Frank* & Florence* Greaves Frank Green* Thomas and Gretchen Green Bill* & Lynda Grieves Charles & Betty* Haake Culver Hale* Anne C. Hayman* Hal* & Jane* Headley Robert* & Claire* Hehir Dick & Ruth* Hein Dr. James Hewlett* continued on next page...

Living Legacy Society Margaret Bakos Hlinka* Jean Holden* Howard* & Helen* Holschuh Jean Grundberg Hudson William* & Maybelle* Hudson Gertrude Humphrey* Kathryn Hunter* Gerry U. Jones Thomas* & Josephine* Jones Hermann* & Gerda Kahle Marian Kendall* Carson* & Mary Jean* Kent Alice Lamiell*

Richard & Thelma* Leppo Patricia Ludwig Dr. Lester* & Rosanne* Massey James McClanahan* Marguerite McGrath* Anne McKellar Charles Milone* Marion Parsons* Dorothy Pastorelle* Alan & Audrey Peterson John M. Prentice Harry Rider* Margarett Roppel*

Ernie Rose Family Foundation Valerie Ross Gwendolyn Schlueter* Richard W. Shank* Maxine Shiffman Kathleen Smith* Bertine Southworth* Robert* & Lucille* Stevens Katherine Stienbarger* Allen* & Doris* Sutcliffe Ellen Trent* Marion Ulrich* Arlene Vesper*

Frances Walker* Judy Watkins Walter Whelan* Richard & Jane Whitehead David Wible* C. Bernetta Wiencek* Frances Wilkinson* Alvin Williams* David & Virginia* Williams Abbey Zalud* Polly Zegiob

* Deceased

In compiling this list of donors to The Laurel Lake Foundation, we have tried to be as accurate as possible. If there have been any omissions or errors, please accept our apologies.

2019 Donors

Thank you to all 2019 contributors to The Laurel Lake Foundation. Gift by gift, your generosity is being seen and felt by Laurel Lake residents, family, friends and employees.

Employee Emergency

The Employee Emergency program was established through the Foundation to assist employees in times of personal hardship.

In Memory of Ruth Ivory Dr. Mimi Becker

Grounds Beautification

Provides support for projects designed to enhance the Laurel Lake campus.

In Honor of Chris Hawkins Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Mike Rowe Mrs. Jacqueline Krabill In Memory of Paul Bodden Mrs. Marian Bodden Casper Mr. & Mrs. Paul Clifford, Jr. Phyllis Cracolici Mr. Thomas Cracolici Robert Dashiell Mrs. Anna Scelza George “Bill� Grieves Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad

Elmer Lord Mrs. Nancy Lord Doris Luckhardt Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad Caroline Miller Mr. Richard Miller Thomas Moore Mrs. Barbara Moore Robert Ross Mrs. Anna Scelza James and Ruth Sivard Mr. James Sivard Edgar and Mabel Sutcliffe Mr. James Sivard Rosemary Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad David Walker Mrs. Anna Scelza Betty Wetterau Mr. & Mrs. David Hunter Ms. Susan Watts Jean Zapytowski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad

Income Enhancement Life income gifts, including Charitable Gift Annuities.

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Corbett Dr. & Mrs. Victor DeMarco Mrs. Charlene Haas

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Peterson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Whitehead

Life Care

Provides supplemental income to Life Care residents who, due to unanticipated hardship, are in need of financial subsidies to pay their bills.

Mr. & Mrs. James Kearns

Staff Education

Assists employees in achieving their educational goals through financial assistance for books and tuition.

In Honor of Rev. Lynn Anderson Mrs. Ruth Ivory Linda Bartko Mrs. Ruth Ivory Chaplain Jon Dodson Mrs. Ruth Ivory Chris Hawkins Mrs. Sally Davies Rick Mild Mrs. Sally Davies Pegg Spring Mrs. Lynda Grieves

SCIFIT FITNESS EQUIPMENT

Staying Active!

The Laurel Lake Foundation is committed to taking care of the whole mind, body and spirit of each resident which made it an easy decision to support adding new fitness equipment to the Laurel Lake Fitness Center.

Manufactured by Scifit, the new equipment includes two steppers, a recumbent bike and a lateral stability trainer. The lateral stability trainer helps to strengthen hips and knees, which in turn help to prevent falls.

Each of the new additions is extremely user friendly and includes the same display panels, hydraulic adjustments for seat height, and a seat that spins all the way around making it easier to get on and off.

Programming/Activity/Fitness Manager Susan Busko calls the lateral stability trainer “The Beast.”

“It strengthens the hip flexor, the knee and the ligaments supporting the knee,” she says. “It keeps you upright and helps to prevent falls. It is the reason you can lift your leg over bathtubs, curbs and into SUVs.” Resident Paul Long, and frequent Fitness Center visitor, was also happy to see the new equipment. Using the new Scifit recumbent bike twice a day, Paul gets in 4,000 steps each time he visits the Fitness Center.

“I try to get in 10,000 steps a day,” he says. And the new equipment helps to make this goal a reality.

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even help them further their education through our Staff Education Program. That’s a pretty powerful recruitment tool and it builds a quality staff.”

He is also proud of the Life Care Subsidy Program that the Foundation offers. This program provides supplemental income to Life Care residents who, due to unanticipated hardship, are in need of financial subsidies.

Retired from JC Penney, and later his own consulting firm, Tony is also very involved in volunteer opportunities with the Cleveland Clinic and the gift will be taken care of long into the future.”

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. He and his wife, Grants also add a sense of partnership to a Mary Jean, also are mentoring two families – one project, he says. The director serving the area that the grant will benefit is ultimately responsible for the from Afghanistan and one from the Congo – through Catholic Charities. funded project.

As long as he is healthy and able, Tony plans Tony is especially excited about a recent grant from the Foundation that will provide pilot funding to keep moving the mission of The Laurel Lake Foundation forward. for a new STNA Training Program right here at “I came from a culture of giving from my mom Laurel Lake. “Through this program, the STNAs and dad,” he says. “This is my way of using my skills will be dedicated to Laurel Lake because they were and talents to give back while I can.” educated by Laurel Lake,” he says. “And we can

Second Wind Dreams THE BEAUTY OF A GOOD DREAM

The ballet has always held a special place in Greenwood resident Maxine Shiffman’s heart. It probably has a lot to do with her roots in New York City. Thanks to Second Wind Dreams, Maxine was able to enjoy a performance of “Coppelia” at Playhouse Square.

With The Laurel Lake Foundation’s steady support, and meaningful collaboration between staff, family members and a volunteer committee, the desires of residents who otherwise are unable to carry out their own wishes due to cognitive or physical challenges, are fulfilled through the Second Wind Dreams program. A national program, Second Wind Dreams helped residents achieve many dreams in 2019.

“Second Wind Dreams is a wonderful program,” Maxine says. “It allows you to do something you otherwise can’t do by yourself.” Maxine also has witnessed other dreams unfolding while living at Laurel Lake. One of her favorites involved a former resident who was not able to graduate from his beloved University of Notre Dame because of World War II. In celebration of his 90th birthday,

Money Matters

staff members wore their gowns and presented him with an honorary degree in a graduation ceremony just for him. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the room,” Maxine says. Individual personalities shine through when inspired residents find their second wind. The Foundation is committed to making sure these dreams continue to brighten the days of Laurel Lake residents. Even those who are unable to leave campus are treated to spa-like pampering during several “Comfort Days” planned each year.

Introduced in Fall 2017 and sponsored by The Laurel Lake Foundation, a series of Money Matters workshops is helping residents better understand and address timely financial topics and concerns that could impact their financial well-being. These “How to” programs have covered everything from Smartphone Security and Identity Theft to Managing Intergenerational Wealth.

Blake Rawson, CFP, CIMA, leads the discussions and is happy that the Money Matter workshops allow him to achieve one of his goals.

“I wake up every morning with one goal in mind and that is to have a positive impact on someone’s life,” he says. “Money Matters really allows me to do that.” He also thinks that the workshops are extremely valuable. “The workshops are an educational process that keeps people up-to-date on the current rules, rights and timing,” he says. “It seems like every time I turn around there is a tax law change or a state law change.”

Resident Jeff Maruna has attended several of the workshops and finds the information he receives very valuable. “I liked some of the insight on computer safety and cell phone safety,” he says. “The seminar on Transferring Wealth helped to reconfirm what I already had in place.”

2019 Donors Staff Education (cont.)

Blake Williams Mrs. Sally Davies Polly Zegiob Mr. & Mrs. William Melbourne Mrs. Rebecca Porter & Ms. Shaun Sjostrom Mr. & Mrs. Richard Porter Polly Zegiob’s 97th Birthday Mr. & Mrs. William Melbourne Mr. & Mrs. Richard Porter Mrs. Rebecca Porter & Ms. Shaun Sjostrom In Memory of Eltha Bartels Dr. Harry Bartels, DVM John Bierbusse Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Paul Bodden Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Robert Briechle Mrs. Ann Briechle Mrs. Sally Davies Joe Denham Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Frank Green Mrs. Sally Davies Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green George “Bill” Grieves Mrs. Lynda Grieves Betty Haas Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Donn Hobbs Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Jean Holden Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Charles “Bill” Horner Mr. Thomas Horner Virginia Horner Mr. Thomas Horner Robert Judd Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Thelma Leppo Mrs. Sally Davies Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Grace Lewis Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Joseph Meagher Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Alfred Norman Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green

Patricia A. Roennau Mr. Raymond “Ben” Roennau Martha Russell Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green George Sentell Mrs. Sally Davies Jerry Updegraff Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Green Wen Williams Mrs. Jane Williams Additional donors Dr. Mary Jane Black Mrs. Carmela Cerjak Mrs. Sally Davies Mr. and Mrs. Michael Garman Mrs. Alisa Getzinger Sr. Maryann Golonka, H.M. Mrs. Jane Williams

Town Center Capital Campaign

Support for renovation of the most widely used amenities at Laurel Lake.

Mr. David Williams

Unrestricted Gifts

Support to be used where most needed at Laurel Lake.

In Celebration of Don Caldart’s 90th Birthday Mr. & Mrs. Eric Gerstner Patti Chmielewski Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Kentucky Derby/Activities Department Mrs. Colleen Mackin Laurel Lake Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Mr. William Koke & Mrs. Kathy Chadwick-Koke Laurel Lake Retirement Community Mr. Robert Hill, Sr. Mrs. Eileen Leighton Eleanore Scherbel Ms. Margaret Scherbel The Boes Family Mrs. Anna Boes The Dickerson and Zapytowski Families Dr. Joseph Zapytowski

In Honor of Harry & Sally Adams Mr. & Mrs. Austin Cotton Gina Alesci Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Mrs. Rita Shaffer Linda Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Donald Corbett Charles Allison Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martis, Jr. Donna Anderson Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Mr. & Mrs. Frank Youngwerth Rev. Lynn Anderson Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Donald Morris Mrs. Rita Shaffer Mimi Becker Mrs. Amy McCarthy The Bell Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bell The Best/Edelman Families Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Eugene and Eileen Best Mrs. Louise Sandercock Louis and Lois Best Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Donna Bokhari Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martis, Jr. Judy Boros Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Mrs. Stephanie Frank Ms. Margaret Rakas Leah Brady Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Reid Ann Briechle Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Amy McCarthy Glenn & Jinny Brown Mr. & Mrs. Harry Adams Roger Burgess Mrs. Penelope Frese Susan Busko Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Mr. & Mrs. Tom Jenkins Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Ms. Virginia Sorg Mr. & Mrs. Frank Youngwerth The Campbell Family Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse

Caring Hands Mrs. Stephanie Frank Neil Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Ms. Karen Zonyk Catherine Mr. Henry Menapace Carmela Cerjak Mr. Donald & Dr. Judy Sewell Kathy Chadwick Ms. Donna Anderson Bob Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bye Jody Charlton Mr. David Charlton Robert Conrad Mrs. Susan Conrad Ryan Davis Mrs. Diana Brooks Sally Davies Mrs. Barbara Gustafson Mr. Richard Leppo & Mrs. Kay Hensel Mr. & Mrs. Fred Witt Chaplain Jon Dodson Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Donald Morris Oliver Dorfner Mrs. Kathleen Lambacher Bill Edwards Mrs. Amy McCarthy Marion Else Mrs. Kay Gold Alex Galbraith Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Joan Garro Mrs. Barbara Gustafson Alisa Getzinger Sr. Maureen Tighe-Brown, H.M. Tim Hanna Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Chris Hawkins Mrs. Jean Gent Missy Hieber Mrs. Margaret Fissinger Mr. & Mrs. Gary McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Donald Morris Katie E. Iler Mr. & Mrs. Gary Iler Zach, Gabi and Andy Iler Mr. & Mrs. Gary Iler

Ruth Ivory Mrs. Suzanne Fralic Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Rita Shaffer Jamie Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Gerry Jones Mrs. Barbara Gustafson Katie Jones Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence King John Kalcic Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Donald Morris Mary Jo Keshock Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Amy McCarthy Cindy Klements & Denise Lachowski Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Kathleen Lambacher Mrs. Amy McCarthy The Lambden/Morgan Families Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Laurel Lake Encore Chorale Drs. Klaus & Hildegard Fritsch Laurel Lake Staff and Residents Mrs. Kathleen Lambacher Dick and Kay Leppo Mr. & Mrs. Fred Witt Living at Laurel Lake Mrs. Helen Reed Nancy Lord Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Lazott Patricia Ludwig Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Yourd, Sr. Joe Meagher Mr. & Mrs. William Genung The McAdoo Family Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Amy McCarthy Dr. Mimi Becker Mr. Eric Dubitsky & Dr. Rachel Lester Mrs. Rita Shaffer Margaret McDonald Mr. John McDonald Rick Mild Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bye Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mr. Robert Cunningham Mrs. Janis Morgan

Rick and Lyn Mild Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Dr. & Mrs. James Stanley Mr. & Mrs. Fred Witt Liz Murphy and Greg Wybel Ms. Mary Spalding My Children Mrs. Lucy Kistler My Wonderful Children and Their Spouses Mrs. Lucy Kistler Our Terrific Staff Mrs. Janis Morgan Susan Paponetti Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Reid Kimberly Parker Mrs. Patricia Ludwig Debbie Pekar Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Reid Alan and Audrey Peterson Mrs. Stephanie Frank Lee Piersol Mrs. Amy McCarthy Betty Presti Ms. Virginia Sorg Mr. & Mrs Frank Youngwerth Programming Department Mrs. Stephanie Frank Mrs. Amy McCarthy Dot Reid Mr. Kirk Reid Mr. and Mrs. John W. Renner Mr. & Mrs. Edward See Rhonda Sr. Maureen Tighe-Brown, H.M. Cheryl Riczo Mr. & Mrs. Donald Corbett Mike Rowe Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Geraldine Jones Mr. & Mrs. David Oster Mr. & Mrs. Albert Wagner Rita Shaffer Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Amy McCarthy Doris Simonis Mrs. Barbara Gustafson Jim and Anne Sivard Dr. & Mrs. James Sivard, Jr. Ellen Sobocinski Ms. Virginia Sorg

Stories of Sharing TOM AND JANET DANIEL PLANNING AHEAD Tom and Janet Daniel are just two examples of the generous spirits living at Laurel Lake today. Their story, which actually begins long before they moved to Laurel Lake, is filled with adventure, compassion and a love of life. Since moving to Laurel Lake, Tom and Janet have enjoyed attending Keys to a Sharp Mind Distance Learning programs over the years, and continue to be strong supporters of Laurel Lake and The Laurel Lake Foundation.

Each January, the Daniels put together a gifting budget for the year. They include some of the causes that remain near and dear to them, including the Foundation. For Janet, the Staff Education Program is high on her list of priorities. Tom is also cognizant of what it takes to keep the Laurel Lake campus up and running. He knows as the community continues to age, maintenance will play a bigger and bigger role. Thanks to forward-thinking supporters of The Laurel Lake Foundation, like Tom and Janet, Laurel Lake Retirement Community will continue to flourish long into the future.

BETTY WETTERAU A LASTING TRIBUTE In the Westwood Atrium Courtyard, a garden bench stands at the ready to provide respite for those heading out on an adventure or for those returning home after one.

But it is so much more than just a bench. It is a tribute to a life well-lived.

It commemorates the life of long-time resident Betty Wetterau. Her daughter Margaret Watts Hunter says the bench is in just the right spot. “I so vividly remember mom sitting out there waiting for me to pick her up,” she says. “It’s the perfect location and a wonderful way to remember our mother.”

Her sister Susan agrees.

Today, Margaret and Susan continue to support the Foundation through the Honorarium Program. “We are so grateful for all Laurel Lake did to enhance mom’s quality of life during the 17 years she lived there,” Susan says.

LYNDA GRIEVES Joseph M. Lawler Leadership Award Lynda Grieves has long supported The Laurel Lake Foundation. She, and her husband Bill, first visited the Foundation offices before they even moved in. And once they moved onto campus in 2012, Lynda dedicated herself to volunteerism. She joined a handful of committees, like the Green Team, Garden and Grounds, and Marketing. She also chaired the Dining Committee. When Lynda was elected for a two-year term as president of Resident Council in 2015, she became a strong advocate for the Foundation. She was committed to further developing the long-standing relationship between the Laurel Lake Resident Association and The Laurel Lake Foundation. Recognizing her numerous years of service, Lynda was presented with the Joseph M. Lawler Leadership Award at the Foundation’s 2019 Annual Recognition Dinner. The award acknowledges those who go above and beyond in demonstrating leadership and service to support the goals and mission of the Foundation. Lynda is keeping an eye on the future of Laurel Lake. Her unwavering support of The Laurel Lake Foundation will continue to impact the quality of life for everyone at Laurel Lake now, and long into the future.

Creating a successful life

The Staff Education Program, established by The Laurel Lake Foundation almost 20 years ago, offers financial assistance for college books and tuition to eligible participants. Since the program began, dozens and dozens of employees have taken advantage of the chance to enhance their current job skills and seek advanced academic credentials. The results? High quality of care and service for Laurel Lake residents and their families from highly qualified and satisfied employees.

2019 Donors Unrestricted Gifts (cont.)

Chuck and Sally Stockwell Mr. Richard Leppo & Mrs. Kay Hensel Support Staff Mr. Jeff Maruna Tammy Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer The Activities Team Mrs. Rita Shaffer The Bistro Staff Mrs. Colleen Mackin The Foundation Staff Mrs. Amy McCarthy The Laurel Lake Dining Staff Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Neil Carpenter Mrs. Kay Kritzer The Laurel Lake Foundation Mrs. Amy McCarthy The Laurel Lake Management Team Mr. & Mrs. Albert Wagner The Laurel Lake Staff Mrs. Jean Gent The Mission Department Mr. & Mrs. Paul DeCapua Mrs. Barbara Gustafson The Strodtbeck Family Mr. Albert Strodtbeck The Trim Shop Staff Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Claire Truesdale Mr. Robert Milner Nannette Tucker Mrs. Stephanie Frank Sr. Anne Victory, HM Sr. Maryann Golonka, H.M. The Wedding of Dick Leppo and Kay Hensel Dr. Mimi Becker Mrs. Mary Jo KeShock Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Anna Wright Ms. Gail Pavick Karen Yourd Mrs. Patricia Ludwig Polly Zegiob Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Gorzelle

In Memory Of Stanley Adams Mrs. Amy McCarthy All My Loved Ones Mrs. Barbara Butcher Raymond and Charlotte Allen Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kirk Harry Altman Mrs. Carol Altman Rosemary Ansley Dr. Glenn Brown & Dr. Jeanette Grasselli Brown Harry G. and Phyllis T. Arthur Dr. Diane Arthur Charles and Janice Ault Dr. & Mrs. Charles Ault, Jr. Rose Marie Bacik Dr. & Mrs. Nile Ersland John Barcroft Mr. & Mrs. Deryl Bauman Mrs. Amy McCarthy Eltha Bartels Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse James Beck, Sr. 7/17 Credit Union Mrs. Hannah Anderson Mr. Raymond Eveland Ms. Karen Haines Mrs. Amy McCarthy Ms. Natalie McClelland Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Skeen Mr. & Mrs. David Skeen Mrs. Judith Watkins Eugene & Frances Best Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best John Bierbusse Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Robert Blair Mrs. Lois Blair Watson L. Blanton Mrs. Rosetta Blanton Rhea Bowen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clewell Chuck & Maxine Braun Mrs. Kathleen Fouts Robert Briechle Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Rita Shaffer

Doris Brown Sr. Maureen Tighe-Brown, H.M. Dr. William J. Brown Mrs. Patricia Brown Kean Bubnis Mrs. Beverly Bubnis Christopher Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Roger Burgess Robert and Thelma Campbell Ms. E. Joyce Matin Cheryl Casper Mrs. Amy McCarthy Dick Chaffee Mrs. Lois Chaffee Robert Chapman Mr. Paul Campbell Mrs. Amy McCarthy Dr. Doris Simonis Knight and Dorry Charlton Mr. & Mrs. David Charlton Marion Clark Mrs. Elizabeth Clark James Cochran Mrs. Patricia Cochran Winona Tharp Crawford Mrs. Lucille Karslake Robert Cunningham Mrs. Stephanie Frank Mrs. Amy McCarthy Robert Dashiell Mrs. Carmela Cerjak Mrs. Christine Dashiell Mr. Robert Hill, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. James Jackson Mr. Jeff Maruna Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Gary McDonald Mrs. Carol McDowell Mrs. Judith Measel Mr. Robert Ross Mrs. Rita Shaffer Mrs. Marjorie Solan Jim Deeks Mrs. L. Jane Deeks Mary DePalmo Mrs. Frances Sharp Charles Depew Mrs. Heloise Depew Mrs. Amy McCarthy Dr. Victor deWolfe Mrs. Ruth deWolfe

Randolph J. Dubitsky Mrs. Amy McCarthy Ann Entenman Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Mary Zielasko Robert Entenman Mrs. Amy McCarthy David Ewart Mrs. Margaret Ewart Joann Fenn Mrs. Amy McCarthy John Fish Mrs. Marilyn Fish William Fissinger Mrs. Margaret Fissinger Benjamin A. Foote Mrs. Anita Foote H. Jay Fralic Mrs. Suzanne Fralic Lloyd Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Kim Fraser Fred Frese Mrs. Penelope Frese Dorothy Fruit Mr. James Fruit Evelyn Garvey Ms. Deidre Garvey Mrs. Amy McCarthy Edward J. Gesdorf Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gesdorf Robert Glidden Mrs. Patricia Glidden Bob Gold Mrs. Kay Gold David Gowans Mrs. Amy McCarthy Enid Green Mrs. Victoria Wollenzier Frank Green Mr. John Green George “Bill” Grieves Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Amy McCarthy Donald Gruettner Mrs. Lois Gruettner Kay Guinto Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mr. & Mrs. Paul Chaffee Ms. Melinda Floyd Mrs. Lily Frimerman Ms. Katie Frohnapple Mr. & Mrs. James Lusk Mr. Kurt McMaken

Mrs. Rita Shaffer Ms. Diana Yee Betty Haas Mr. Richard Haas Ms. Virginia Sorg Edith Hallman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Proscia Ronald Handy Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Shirley Powell Mrs. Rita Shaffer Mr. & Mrs. Fred Witt Harvey and Jean Hanna Mr. & Mrs. John Hanna Ruth Hein Mrs. Patricia Brown Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Ruth deWolfe Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Whitehead Dale Helsel Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Dr. James S. Hewlett Mr. & Mrs. David Bellman Mrs. Susie Moore Paul Holmberg Mrs. Amy McCarthy John and Kathleen Hormel, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Hormel, Jr. John E. Hormel, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Hormel, Jr. Kathleen Hormel Mr. & Mrs. John Hormel, Jr. Charles “Bill” Horner Mrs. Amy McCarthy Kathryn Hunter Mr. & Mrs. David Hunter Ruth Ivory Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Barbara McAdoo Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Rita Shaffer Beverly Jamieson Mr. & Mrs. Dale Knobel Judy Jennings Mrs. Rita Shaffer Edward Johns Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Mrs. Diane DeWall Mrs. Mary Sue Johns

Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stockwell Juanita Kean Mrs. Frances Sharp John “Jack” Keefe Mrs. Noreen Keefe Gwynne Knobel Mr. & Mrs. Dale Knobel Daniel & Evelyn Kuhn Mrs. Susan Dunlap Potts Mary Lou Kuhn Mrs. Susan Dunlap Potts George and Bridget Lambden Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Best Joseph and Anna Lawler Mr. and Mrs. Dale Laczko Phyllis Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lawrence Michael Leonard Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Jean Linder Mrs. Amy McCarthy Elmer Lord Mrs. Nancy Lord Leonard and Mary Lovshin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schinabeck Doris Luckhardt Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Carol Moore Duncan McCrae Mrs. Marjorie McCrae James McDowell Mrs. Carol McDowell Michael McKulka Mrs. Mary Jo Keshock Joseph Meagher Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Amy McCarthy Caroline Miller Mr. Richard Miller Raymond H. C. Moeller Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Moeller William Mottice Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Joan Mottice Julia Mulligan Mr. & Mrs. John Mulligan Annie Murphy Ms. Liz Murphy & Mr. Gregory Wybel My Parents Ms. Virginia Sorg

Virtual Dementia Training Resident Alan Peterson recently participated in the Virtual Dementia Tour training which provides a window into the world of Dementia. As part of the program, he took a survey asking him to rate his knowledge of dementia, put on several pieces of equipment, including an iPod, head phones and special glasses, that mimic the physical and cognitive challenges residents with dementia face every day, and then was asked to complete a series of everyday tasks within a time limit.

“I was very discombobulated,” he says.

Grief Support Grief can be overwhelming and the Lighting the Way Hospice Grief Seminar series has been offering a safe, solid support system right on Laurel Lake’s campus for the past three years.

“When you’re grieving, it is important to know that you’re not alone,” says Chaplain Jon Dodson.

He adds that the grief seminar series also helps to dispel myths like the proper time frame for grief and rules for grieving. “There is no end date for our grief and no rules about how to grieve,” he says.

The program was piloted in 2017 through a grant from The Laurel Lake Foundation. The seminar series, presented by Laurel Lake Hospice, reaches out to the more than 85 residents who have experienced grief due to the loss of a spouse or child over the past three years.

Six “Lighting the Way: Life after Loss Grief Seminars” were offered in 2019 to help residents, family

“With the darkness, the lights flashing and the noises, it was very confusing.”

Following the training program, Alan says he better understands why a person with dementia can be easily confused.

Made possible through The Laurel Lake Foundation, VDT arrived at Laurel Lake in 2017. Since then, close to 150 staff and family members have taken the training. And because of that training, they have a better understanding and are better able to care for those dealing with dementia throughout the Laurel Lake campus.

members and friends better understand their grief and to offer practical insights, coping skills and the community support they need during times of loss.

Popular programs for 2019 were “Poetry and Grief ” and “the Longest Night Lunch” near the holidays. “In December, we see the shortest daylight hours. Grief can feel like night,” Chaplain Jon says. “What helps is to keep the

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It was an eye-opening experience.

The program definitely helps people better understand those with dementia. I’m very glad I participated.

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– Alan Peterson

light shining in our life.”

The “Lighting the Way” seminar series is now entering its third year with an even more comprehensive schedule. A total of 12 sessions are planned for 2020 – six specifically on grief and six on end-of-life issues.

“Everyone grieves uniquely,” Chaplain Jon says, “Grief support and education can definitely help with that healing process.”

I would definitely recommend the Lighting the Way: Life after Loss Grief workshops to others. They haven’t changed my feelings of grief, but being able to talk about my grief is what’s very helpful.

– Dick Haas

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Seasons of Giving GIFTS FROM THE HEART CAMPAIGN CONTINUING THE MISSION

Each spring, the Foundation’s annual Gifts from the Heart campaign supports renewal by helping to bring life-enriching projects, programs and services to Laurel Lake.

In 2019, bright blue hearts, honoring loved ones and special occasions, quickly filled the display hanging across from the Front Desk. Since the program began, the Foundation has received more than 1,900 Gifts from the Heart. Our donors have provided vital funding for life-enriching programs like Virtual Dementia Tour which makes sure that Laurel Lake residents facing cognitive decline receive the best care possible. Added training like this for staff can make all the difference in the world.

TRIBUTE TREE CAMPAIGN

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF BENEVOLENCE

During the holidays, The Laurel Lake Foundation expresses gratitude for life, loved ones and a better and brighter tomorrow through the Tribute Tree program. In 2019, more than 250 snowflake tribute ornaments were added to the beautiful tree in the Laurel Lake Commons throughout the season. These special ornaments recognized loved ones, staff members, programs and exciting landmark occasions like a 90th birthday.

Tribute Tree ornaments were made possible by the more than 187 gifts to the Foundation. In 2019, we also kicked off the Ramp Lounge Revitalization project that was funded through the 2018 Tribute Tree Campaign. The Ramp Lounge in Crown Center Skilled Care is truly the most “lived in” room at Laurel Lake, hosting more life-enriching daily activities than any other place on campus. Close to 50 programs are held weekly in this cozy space. The project is expected to be finished in mid-2020 and will further enhance the high level of care and compassion offered to residents in Crown Center.

The 2019 Tribute Tree Kick-Off Celebration was sponsored by

2019 Donors Unrestricted Gifts (cont.)

Leonard and Lois Nesgoda Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nesgoda Lewis “Buddy” Nordan Mrs. Alicia Nordan Ella Norder Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clewell Alfred Norman Mrs. Vivian Norman Our Parents Mrs. Christine Dashiell Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Schweikert Bob Pavick Mrs. Kathleen Pavick Ms. Gail Pavick Art and Peg Pejeau Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pejeau Joan Peluso Mrs. Rita Shaffer Janet Petersilge Mr. & Mrs. Robert Keating Barbara Petrequin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gesdorf Richard Piersol Mrs. Lena Piersol Peter M. Poor Mrs. Gale Poor Mildred “Ricky” Prentice Mr. John Prentice Howard Rankin Ms. Evelyn Rankin & Ms. Barbara Arbucci Bernadine Rini Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Patton Bertha Roche Mr. Albert Strodtbeck & Ms. Virginia Sorg John Ross Mrs. Janet Ross Robert Ross Mrs. Christine Dashiell Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mrs. Carol McDowell Mrs. Judith Measel Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sweeney William John Ross Mrs. Janet Ross Martha Russell Mr. Daniel Chojnacki Ms. Lois Ann Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Midgley Mr. Robert Oldenburg

Mrs. Judith Watkins Jim Scelza Mrs. Anna Scelza Victoria “Vicki” Scialdone Mrs. Rita Shaffer James Scobbo Mrs. Marlene Scobbo Delbert Seiple Mr. & Mrs. Robert Andrews Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Bauer Mr. & Mrs. Frank Castle Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Cole Mr. & Mrs. John Gillen Mrs. Nancy Grube Mr. & Mrs. Mark Johnston Mrs. Amy McCarthy Ms. Nancy Sherwin Delbert and Gail Seiple Mr. & Mrs. Donald Caldart Mrs. Stephanie Frank Gail Seiple Mr. & Mrs. Robert Andrews Mrs. Janet Goheen Mrs. Nancy Grube Mrs. Amy McCarthy Jean Semelsberger Mrs. Rita Shaffer George Sentell Mrs. Margaret Sentell Jean Shaffer Mr. Dean Shaffer Bea Small Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Woodworth George Solan Mrs. Marjorie Solan Douglas Sorg Ms. Virginia Sorg Walter Sorg Ms. Virginia Sorg Nancy Spalding Ms. Mary Spalding Joan Spohn Mr. & Mrs. Erich Hunker Mrs. Amy McCarthy Alejo Sryvalin Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Patricia Sryvalin Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Amy McCarthy

Louise Strecker Mrs. Amy McCarthy Barbara Strodtbeck Mr. Albert Strodtbeck Robert Thomas Mr. & Mrs. John Barr Rosemary Thomas Mrs. Amy McCarthy Carl Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tucker Frank R. Tully Mrs. Dorothea Tully Dr. & Mrs. Donald G. Vidt Mr. Bradley Vidt Jack and Mildred Wachter Mr. & Mrs. Robert Happ David Walker Mr. Paul Campbell & Mrs. Beverly Bierbusse Mrs. Stephanie Frank Mr. & Mrs. Paul Long Mrs. Amy McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. David Oster Mrs. Rita Shaffer Mrs. Judith Watkins Roger Watkins Mrs. Judith Watkins Betty Wetterau Mr. & Mrs. David Hunter Marilyn White Mrs. Amy McCarthy Miriam White Mr. & Mrs. M. Gene White Beatrice Wightman Mrs. Amy McCarthy Ms. Virginia Sorg Frances C. Wilkinson Mr & Mrs. Austin Cotton Virginia Williams Mr. & Mrs. David Williams, Jr. Mary Alice Wissner Mr. & Mrs. Michael Miller Lois Young Mr. Warren Young Jean Dickerson Zapytowski Dr. Joseph Zapytowski Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Burke Ms. Nancy Gioia Mr. & Mrs. Steven Groters Mr. & Mrs. Gary Iler Mrs. Amy McCarthy Ms. Henrietta Nowakowski

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Smant Dr. Joseph Zapytowski Additional Donors Mr. & Mrs. Louis Best Mrs. Anna Boes Mrs. Norma Bucey Ms. Barbara Buckel Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bye Mrs. Lois Chaffee Mrs. Marilyn Church Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crane. Jr. Mr. Robert Cunningham Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Daniel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Denk Mrs. Diane DeWall Mrs. Phyllis Dillman Mr. & Mrs. George Ducas Mrs. Nancy Farrell Mr. & Mrs. William Fitzgerald Drs. Klaus & Hildegard Fritsch Mrs. Joan Garro Mrs. Jean Gent Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gesdorf Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Getzinger Mrs. Janet Goheen Mrs. Elvera Handy Mr. & Mrs. John Hanna Mrs. Vera Hardiman Dr. & Mrs. Keith Hoover Mr. & Mrs. John Janoch Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Knooihuizen Mr. William Koke & Mrs. Kathy Chadwick-Koke Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Kremer Mrs. Kathleen Lambacher Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Leciejewski Mr. & Mrs. Paul Long Mrs. Mary Lotenero Mrs. Rosemary Lovshin Mr. Edward Mailey Mr. & Mrs. Paul McDermott Mr. & Mrs. John McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mellott Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mild Mr. Thomas Mulligan Mr. & Mrs. John Mulligan Mr. Stuart Murray Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Nesgoda Mr. & Mrs. David Oster Mrs. Kathleen Pavick Mrs. Marjorie Percy

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Proscia Ms. Margaret Rakas Mrs. Virginia Riddle Mrs. Barbara Roach Mrs. Lola Rothmann Mr. Robert Russell Mrs. Louise Sandercock Mr. Wesley Schmidt & Mrs. Judith Klein Mrs. Anne Schwarz Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Selden Mrs. Maxine Shiffman Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Simmons Mrs. Evelyn Smith Mr. & Mrs. John Sommer Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spurney Mrs. Paula Staib Mr. Timothy Studniarz Mrs. Dorothea Tully Mr. Daryl Van Bogart Mr. James Visintainer & Ms. Amy Milsted Mrs. Marian Vita Mr. & Mrs. Charles Walton Mrs. Mary Alice Wissner Mr. & Mrs. William Young, Jr.

Wellness and Lifestyle

Supports services and activities which enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual lives of our residents.

In Celebration of Victor DeMarco Ms. Ruth Studer William Genung Ms. Ruth Studer Larry King Ms. Ruth Studer Dale Leppo Ms. Ruth Studer Amy McCarthy’s Birthday Mrs. Ann Briechle In Honor of Michael and Susan Baker Mr. & Mrs. Rodman Zilenziger, Jr. Susan Busko Mrs. Ruth Ivory Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stockwell Bob Chapman Ms. Ruth Studer

Sally Davies Mr. Richard Leppo & Mrs. Kay Hensel Ruth Ivory Ms. Ruth Studer Charlene Kulesza Mrs. Ruth Ivory Barbara McAdoo Ms. Ruth Studer Cynthia & Michael McGovern Mrs. Carolyn Kelly My Children Mrs. Mary Zegiob Forrest Norman Mrs. Christine Norman Susan Paponetti Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stockwell Debbie Pekar Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stockwell JoAnn Pope Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Pope Betty Presti Mr. & Mrs. Paul Long Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stockwell Margaret Rakas Ms. Ruth Studer Annie Ringler Mrs. Ruth Ivory Al Strodtbeck Ms. Ruth Studer The Wedding of Dick Leppo and Kay Hensel Ms. Virginia Sorg Carolyn K. Tippie Mrs. Jean Schroeder Nannette Tucker Ms. Ruth Studer In Memory of Stanley Adams Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad Joan K. Beauchamp Mrs. Lucille Karslake Robert Briechle Mrs. Ann Briechle Mrs. Ruth Ivory Robert Chapman Mr. Albert Strodtbeck & Ms. Virginia Sorg Ms. Ruth Studer Alonzo Church Mrs. Marilyn Church Phyllis Cracolici Mr. Thomas Cracolici

Joseph Denham Mrs. Viola Denham Ronald Handy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Clewell Ruth Ivory Ms. Virginia Sorg Ms. Ruth Studer Joseph Meagher Mr. & Mrs. Robert Conrad Alberto Pierce Mrs. Carolyn Kelly

Art and Louise Strecker Ms. Ellen Strecker

Mrs. Dolores Gruen

Corporate Donors

Additional donors Mrs. Rosetta Blanton Mr. Richard Christner Mrs. Elvera Handy Mr. Howard Hendershott Mr. & Mrs. Tom Jenkins Laurel Lake Resident Association Mrs. Lena Piersol

Anthony Durig Audiology, Inc. Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design BEI Equipment Supply and Rental HW&Co. KeyBank SB Architecture PC Inc. Ted Knight & Sons Construction

2019 Contributions

Contributions 2019 Contributions

In Kind Gifts

Staff Education 5%

$267,213

Unrestricted $120,893 45% Planned Gifts $95,000 35% Wellness and Lifestyle $20,415 8% Staff Education $12,295 5% Other Projects & Programs $18,610 7%

Grants 2019 Grants $177,136 Wellness and Lifestyle $74,236 42% Life Care Subsidies $65,000 37% Staff Education $26,750 15% Grounds Beautification $6,150 4% Employee Emergency Program $5,000 2%

Other Laurel Lake Projects & Programs 7%

Wellness & Lifestyle 8%

Unrestricted 45%

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2019 Grants Grounds Beautification 4%

Employee Emergency 2%

Staff Education 15% Life Care Subsidies 37%

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The following special campus programs, services and amenities were all made possible through The Laurel Lake Foundation and its generous, caring donors.

Laurel Lake Hospice

Walt’s Pond, Gazebo & Walking Path l Overlook Deck, Rose Arbor & Swing The Barlow Pavilion l Fox Hill Gazebo & Walking Path l Cheeseman Lily Garden l Serenity Chapel & Gardens l Keys to a Sharp Mind Education l Distance Learning Interactive Education l Brown Bag Lectures l Seniors & Youth: Partners in Philanthropy l Through the Eyes of the Artist Lectures l Creative Writing Workshops l Community Room Video & Audio Equipment l Crown Center Renovation l Appleblossom Suites Addition l Main Entrance Landscape Renovation l Odyssey XE Motorcoach and Ford Transit Van l Emergency Evacuation Equipment l Crown Center & Greenwood Aviaries l Rider Lake Recreation Area l Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Piano l Restoration of 1927 Steinway Grand Piano l Laurel Lake Encore Chorale Music Library l Laurel Lake Library Large-Print Books l Laurel Lake Workshop l Employee Emergency Assistance Program l Lakefront Mid-19th Century Millstone l Crown Center Wheelchair Glider Swing l Life Care Subsidy Program l Campus Honorarium Gardens, Trees and Benches l Communitywide Interior Furnishings and Artwork l Crown Center Lift Recliners l Crown Center In-Room Flat Screen Televisions l Lakeside Dining Room Menu Covers l Dining Portable Catering Bar l Crown Center Patio Furniture & Awning l Music & Memories Program l Ventrac Tractor with Snow Removal System l Cushman Truckster Utility Vehicle

Second Wind Dreams

Staff Education

Ramp Lounge Revitalization

Virtual Dementia Tour

Sutcliffe Tranquility Courtyard

The Laurel Lake Foundation mission statement The Laurel Lake Foundation encourages, administers and coordinates charitable giving to foster campus-wide enrichment projects, programs and services for the benefit of the residents of Laurel Lake Retirement Community.

Since 1994

The Laurel Lake Retirement Community Foundation 200 Laurel Lake Drive Hudson, OH 44236 330.655.1424 www.laurellakefoundation.org