Village Voice - Fall 2015

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Fall 2015 Vol. 25, No. 4

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The Village Voice is published four times per year.

The Masonic Villages include:

Masonic Village at Dallas Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill Masonic Village at Sewickley Masonic Village at Warminster Members of:

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Admissions to the Masonic Villages are approved or disapproved primarily on the basis of need. Decisions concerning admission, the provision of services and referrals of residents are not based upon the applicant’s race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, familial status, age, sex, limited English proficiency or any other protected status.

The Masonic Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Debra L. Davis editor/public relations manager, Corporate Editorial Board Trudy Plunkett executive assistant, Lafayette Hill Karen Hammond recreation supervisor/concierge, Sewickley Trisha Lamb activities director, Warminster Linda Tressler executive assistant, human resources, Corporate NEXT DEADLINE: Submissions for the winter issue of the Village Voice are due Dec. 23.

Public Relations Department Masonic Village, One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 pr@masonicvillages.org For more information, call 717-367-1121, ext. 33383.

On the cover: Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill Photo by Lindsey Ford, graphic designer

A message from Joseph E. Murphy, chief executive officer

We’re nearing the time of year when we focus on the blessings in our lives and show gratitude to those people and causes we care about most. I find generosity to be a year-round theme across our Masonic Villages. Whether it is an 89-year-old who donates blood whenever he can to save lives in his community, a group of knitters who make blankets for premature newborns in local hospitals or donors who continue to remember the Masonic Charities as part of their charitable giving, Masonic Villages is fortunate to be filled with individuals who demonstrate kindness every day.

If you’re near Elizabethtown, I invite you to visit the Massing of the Colors memorial, which will be on display in the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Veterans Grove from Nov. 4-12. The display of approximately 7,000 American flags and 268 Pennsylvania state flags, which will be lit at nighttime, honors soldiers who have

In this Issue

Mission Models: New Leadership.......... p. 3 Autumn Day.........................................p. 4 Sewickley Community Festival................p. 5 A New Look for Lafayette Hill......... pp. 6-11 Village Happenings...................... pp. 12-13 Health Update....................................p. 14 A Week of Wellness........................... p. 15 A Partnership to Smile About...............p. 16 Construction Projects Awarded for Quality..........................................p. 16 Honoring 50 and 60 Years of Masonic Service.............................................. p. 17

given the ultimate sacrifice for our country since 9/11. We thank all servicemen, servicewomen and veterans for their dedication.

Masonic Villages is honored to care for veterans who have proudly served and sacrificed for their country. We recently came across the personal written account of one of our World War II veterans, James Edwards, a resident of Elizabethtown, and he allowed us to share his story on our website. His experience during the Battle of the Bulge is compelling and worth reading and sharing with others. You can find his full story,”Heroes Among Us,” on the home page of www.masonicvillages.org/.

Recognition for a Distinguished Career.p. 17 Preserving Life Stories.................. pp. 18-19 Home-Grown Produce................ pp. 20-21 All Aboard the Welcome Wagon........ p. 22 Filling a Need.................................... p. 23 Have a Heart for Helping?................. p. 23 Celebrate For The Love of Angels....... p. 24 Day of Giving.................................... p. 25 Holiday Shopping?............................ p. 25 A Life Well Spent ............................... p. 26 Masonic Villages’ Wish List................. p. 27 Memorial Gifts.......................... pp. 28-30 Honorarium Gifts...............................p. 30 Hospice Care Gifts............................ p. 31

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MISSION MODELS MASONIC VILLAGE NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP LEAH DIPERSIO Leah DiPersio was named director of social services at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill. She is responsible for planning, developing and administering all social services programs within the health care center and supervising the social services coordinator for personal care and retirement living areas and the resident services assistant.

Previously, she was employed with Maris Grove retirement community in Glenn Mills as a social worker. She has a bachelor’s degree from Cabrini College and a master’s degree from West Chester University.

CINDY KERSEY Cindy Kersey has been named director of human resources at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill. She is responsible for implementing human resources functions in accordance with the current federal, state and local standards, as well as providing guidance to Masonic Village at Lafayette employees regarding compensation, benefits and labor relations.

Most recently employed as the director of human resources for Chester Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Malvern, Cindy holds over 15 years of field experience.

Cindy earned her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Temple University.

CAMILLEMARIE MILLER Camillemarie Miller has been promoted to director of personal care and social services at the Masonic Village at Warminster. With 20 years of experience in the social services field, she previously worked as a social services coordinator at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill for two years, at the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and at the Department of Public Welfare.

She has a master’s degree from St. Joseph’s University and earned her Personal Care Administrators License from Temple University.

JOYCE HEISEY Joyce Heisey has been promoted to director of quality control at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. She is responsible for the overall development, implementation and oversight of health care quality initiatives in all areas of resident care including documentation and education.

Joyce has been employed with Masonic Village since 1994, most recently as the director of nursing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wichita State University and is wound care certified through the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration.

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Autumn Day

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MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN

Thanks to everyone who joined us and made the day a huge success! See you next year on Sept. 24.

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MASONIC VILLAGE AT SEWICKLEY

Community Festival and Open House

In its second year, this event was even bigger and better than the first! See you next year on Sept. 17.

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The Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill has been a landmark along Ridge Pike for more than 40 years.

The warmth and care inside remains unchanged, but passersby will notice a new look to the white pillared façade, a new apartment building and a relocated entrance.

“This project was a chance to expand living options for active older adults in the Philadelphia area, upgrade our existing facilities and enhance offerings for our current residents,” Adrienne Staudenmayer, executive director, said. “The increase in the number of residents will create additional opportunities for everything from recreational activities to educational sessions as new residents share their interests. It also gives existing

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residents the opportunity to create new relationships and friendships.”

The 60 new apartments bring the total number of retirement living residences on the campus to 158. The community also offers 38 personal care residences and 60 nursing care suites.

The original building’s façade has been updated for a more residential look, and parking areas have been increased. The new 96,000 sq. ft. building includes one and two-bedroom apartment floor plans ranging in size from 800 to 1,120 sq. ft.

“People love the balconies and the quantity and size of the closets,” Bridget Harris, director of sales and marketing, said. “They like the easy access to the

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additional storage units on each floor. They also love the design of the building, specifically the common spaces; the wide, well-lit hallways; and the modern, colorful décor. Many people have compared it to a hotel. Residents are happy with the landscaping, too, especially the courtyard.”

“My apartment is beautiful,” resident Ruth Adams said. “It’s just enough for me to be comfortable and not overwhelmed. And of course, everything is brand new!”

Connected to the original building, the addition provides indoor access to amenities and activities throughout the campus such as two restaurants, an inhouse bowling alley, a movie theater, a woodshop and a wellness center.

As part of the renovations, a new traffic signal was installed at the new Masonic Village entrance to ease traffic congestion and make entering and exiting the community safer. The main entrance has been relocated from Ridge Pike to Manor Road.

Sustainable practices incorporated into the building include LED lighting, high-efficiency heat pumps and boilers/chillers, and low emissions carpet and paint.

“This change benefits all residents by giving us the opportunity to continue and expand our mission through the new apartments,” Adrienne said. “Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill provided approximately $2.4 million in charitable care in 2014.”

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Old Friends, New Neighbors Since Aug. 19, residents have been moving into their new apartments at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.

Approximately 92 percent of the 60 new residences are reserved.

To help acclimate residents to their new home, marketing staff hosted several “working lunch” meetings leading up to opening. The incoming group was invited to Masonic Village for lunch and to address frequently asked questions and any concerns.

“We have provided a lot of one-on-one time,” Bridget Harris, director of sales and marketing, said. “The resident welcoming committee also made it a point to greet each new resident and provide them with information.”

On move-in days, staff quickly greeted residents and provided them with all the assistance they needed.

Maintenance staff were available to hang items on walls

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and instruct residents on how to use appliances. A few contractors were also present to address any issues that arose. Adrienne Staudenmayer, executive director, held information sessions once residents were settled.

For new residents Ruth Adams and Virginia “Jean” Rodenbaugh (shown above), moving to Masonic Village was an unexpected reunion. During the lunch meetings, the two former classmates and co-workers never saw one another. It wasn’t until they came for one last walkthrough of their new apartments when they discovered they weren’t just living in the same building, but they were neighbors.

They attended the same high school and worked together at Philco Ford, but hadn’t seen each other in a few years.

They quickly became reacquainted and have enjoyed catching up, eating meals with one another and exploring their new home together.

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“I was thrilled to death,” Ruth said. “We get along well and like the same things.”

Ruth’s husband passed away several years ago, and her niece asked her if she’d ever consider moving to a retirement community. She knew of Masonic Village since she lived in the area her whole life, so when she received a postcard about an open house at the retirement community, she inquired. After one visit, she was so impressed, she didn’t look anywhere else and put herself on the waiting list. A one-bedroom apartment in the new building soon became available.

“I’m lucky I got in,” she said. “I’m really happy here, and I’m glad I made the change. I wanted to stay in my own home and finish out life. Then, my sister-in-law fell and broke her femur. She’s in a wheelchair recovering.

When I saw that, I thought something like that could happen to me. And I don’t have any children, so I better look into something.”

Ruth likes to read, crochet and play games on her computer. As a former bowler, she plans to check out the campus’ bowling alley, as well as some exercise classes, which may become a necessity now that dessert is an option with every meal.

For Jean, the decision to move to Masonic Village

was easy. After touring another retirement community, she liked everything about Masonic Village. Plus, as a resident of Conshohocken, she would remain close to her family and friends, so she put her name down for a new apartment.

She moved in late August with the help of her daughter and two grandsons. It wasn’t hard for her to leave her home after many years, since it had become too much for her. Her family knew she would be safe and happy at Masonic Village.

“The people are very friendly and very nice,” Jean said. “The first night I went to dinner alone, and I was invited to sit with a group. Someone always asks. I felt at home right away.”

Jean also looks forward to taking part in exercise classes, as well as joining the book club. She enjoys walking and driving to local destinations. She is especially excited about the upcoming winter when she won’t have to worry about the snow or being trapped inside alone for long periods.

“I’m just content,” she said. “I felt a little like I was on the downward slope of life. I don’t feel that way anymore.

This feels like home – better than home.”

Datestone Ceremony On Sept. 18, residents, staff, Grand Lodge officers and Masonic Villages’ board of directors gathered for a datestone ceremony to dedicate the new building.

The Masonic ritual of laying the cornerstone or placing a datestone is a custom and tradition from the early days of the fraternity and continues to be a solemn privilege and honor for the Grand Master and Grand Lodge officers to perform. Within the datestone, documents and photos representing the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill were stored to be opened in the future.

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Village Happenings The Mummers perform during an ice cream social for residents in Warminster.

Shown clockwise from left, Shirley Rowley, Dottie Price, Ginny McMullan and Dorothy Kane, all residents of Sewickley, take part in a game of mahjong, which is similar to rummy.

Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682 in Elizabethtown hosted a car show at Masonic Village. Residents Bob and Eileen Duckett take in one of the vintage vehicles.

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Thanks to an anonymous donor, Lafayette Hill residents, including Bob Rodgers and Fred Goldblatt, took a trip on the Spirit of Philadelphia.

Sewickley’s Master Mason’s Club held its annual fishing outing with residents of the Sturgeon Health Care Center and Star Points Building.

Shown with his catch is Fran Fleming, alongside Don Keller.

Residents in Elizabethtown who participated in the Lancaster Senior Games gathered to celebrate their achievements at a luncheon. Congrats!

Residents in Elizabethtown generously raised $96,638 for the Employee Appreciation Gift Fund. As a result, each employee received a grocery store gift card. To the sound of applause, staff picked up their gifts, as well as cake and cookies, from resident volunteers (shown below). Top photo, Chelsea Spreen, resident care assistant, accepts her card from Ethel and Tim Harris.

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Warminster resident Alice Lawless (left) runs a daily exercise class for other residents, including Tessa Downing (right).

Winners at the Elizabethtown Fair included (l-r): Joy Moore, who won first place in ceramics (glaze); Bonnie Carmack, who won second place in ceramics (glaze); and Louise Mahaffey, who won first place in ceramics (stain) and third place for a paper design.

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Sewickley residents spent a summer evening on the porch sipping the ever-popular chocolate martinis, as well as Hole-in-One concoctions, among other classics.

Shown top (l-r): Lois Nelson, Jean Robb and Jean Beatty.

Bottom: Marvin Wedeen and Art Williams.

Lafayette Hill residents Harriet and Russell Decker check out the polar bears at the Philadelphia Zoo.

To celebrate the sounds of the 60s, residents in Elizabethtown, including Marjorie Learn, enjoyed a Woodstock Experience Concert.

On behalf of the Piece Makers, a quilt club in Elizabethtown, Donna Hoover presented a Quilt of Valor to World War II veteran and resident James Edwards, shown with his wife, Viola.

James was injured while fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, and the quilt was given as a symbol of gratitude for his service. It includes pieces signed by visitors to the Eternal Flame dedication last September.

Winston hopes Warminster resident Marvin Lorah will share his donut during a breakfast social.

The Masonic Wellness Center held a putting contest between residents and employees on the newly remodeled putting green in Elizabethtown.

Congratulations to resident Carol Chew, who made two out of three 15-foot putts. The residents have r’s earned bragging rights until next yea competition!

Residents and visitors celebrated the season at Masonic Village’s annual Octoberfest at the Irem Clubhouse in Dallas.

Everyone enjoyed the fall foliage, festive live music and refreshments, including the residents’ bake sale.

Shown top (l-r), Barbara Boone, Kathy Golembeski and Edie Bozette. Shown bottom, Sandra Kase, administrative assistant at Irem Clubhouse, and Joy Hubshman, director of sales and marketing.

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Elizabethtown’s amateur radio club, which operates under the FCC-assigne d call sign K3WEB, recently welcomed three new “hams” who passed the FCC exam for the Technician Class license: Ray Vaughan - KC3FGB, Ray Laubenstein - KC3FGD and Elvin Silvi us - KC3FGC.

It was all about the food, drinks and friends at the Summer Festival in Sewickley.

Shown (l-r): Don Keller, Alfred Vaughn, Bill Peters and Paul Fitting.

As part of a Blessing of the Animals ceremony in Elizabethtown, Pastor Gary George, associate in pastoral care, blesses Carol and Larry Wolford’s dog.

The Grey Lions of Elizabethtown, a Penn State Alumni Interest Group, awarded scholarships to two deserving students: Alice Greider (not shown) and Justin Drescher, shown above with resident Ken Burd.

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Health Update

By Michael Hirsch, M.D., medical director, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill

Best Preventive Health Tests for Adults Age 50+ to stop screening based on personal preferences.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Screenings for colorectal cancer are grouped into two categories: stool tests for blood or cancer cells which primarily detect cancer and stool tests for blood or exfoliated DNA. They are easy to perform and noninvasive. The downside of these tests is they do not detect pre-cancerous polyps and need to be performed yearly.

Colonoscopies, and more recently, virtual colonoscopies, can detect cancer and pre-cancerous polyps. The colonoscopy has the advantage of being able to detect and remove these lesions during the procedure.

These invasive tests require a colon prep and have rare risks, including perforation of the bowel which can occur in less than one in a 1,000 cases. Screening typically begins at age 50.

Colonoscopies can be performed as infrequently as every 10 years in the average person if risk is normal.

Screening choice may be based on individual risk, personal preference and access. The upper limit for screening varies based on many factors including general health. Physicians often avoid colonoscopies after age 80.

Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women and the second leading cause of cancer death. For women ages 40 and older, a clinical breast exam and mammography are advised yearly. Very high risk women, those who have known or are suspected to have inherited susceptibility to breast cancer, or who have had radiation to the chest for Hodgkin’s disease, should have a mammogram and breast MRI. The upper age to stop screening varies on multiple factors, including general health and patient preference.

Cervical Cancer Screening Screening for cervical cancer should be performed every three years after three consecutive technically satisfactory normal PAP tests until the age of 70. Women may then opt

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Prostate Cancer Screening Men who have at least a 10-year life expectancy should discuss having a digital rectal exam (DRE) and prostatic specific antigen (PSA). I advise yearly testing starting at age 50, at age 45 in African American men or those with family history, and at age 40 with multiple family members with prostate cancer.

There are controversies in prostate cancer screening.

Screening may be associated with a reduction in risk of dying from prostate cancer, although evidence is conflicting. Screening with PSA alone, or with both DRE and PSA, detects cancer at an earlier stage than if no screening is performed. Treatment of prostate cancer may lead to urinary, bowel and sexual problems. As with other screening tests, the upper limit for screening can vary based on general health and patient preference.

Hypertension Screening As per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, blood pressure screenings should be performed every two years, and if the pressure is greater than 140/90 on repeat testing, treatment should be initiated. Increased pressure is associated with increased risk of stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure and kidney failure.

Often, mild elevations of blood pressure present without symptoms; thus, hypertension is known as “a silent killer.”

Lipid Screening Lipid screening is advised at least every five years if normal and more frequently as necessary. Goal levels vary based upon risk factors, but normal total cholesterol is typically less than 200, and LDL (bad) cholesterol is less than 130. Normal HDL (good) cholesterol is greater than 40. Diet, aerobic exercise and medication may be advised.

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A Week of Wellness Staff and residents came together to celebrate mind, body and spirit during Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s annual Week of Wellness. After months of planning, a committee of staff members coordinated five events with a southern-style theme for both residents and employees to enjoy.

“The purpose of this annual event is to remind people to take charge of their health and well-being and to educate them about the seven dimensions of wellness through events,” Stacy Schroder, director of wellness and prevention, said. “Wellness encompasses more than just the physical body.”

The seven dimensions of wellness are: emotional, environmental, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational.

The week kicked off with an outdoor garden concert where guests could enhance their social, environmental and intellectual wellness with live music and fresh meadow mint tea, popped corn and games on the veranda.

Tuesday followed with an evening campus-wide campfire where more than 250 residents enjoyed camp-inspired food and fun while expanding their social and environmental dimensions of wellness.

All the dimensions of wellness were represented on Wednesday at the Grand Festival - Wellness and Volunteer Fair. Retirement living residents, staff, families and potential residents participated in games, volunteer booths, a prize drawing and movement activities, as well as sampled southern styled foods with a healthy twist such as veggie chicken gumbo, sweet potato chips, fresh salsa chicken and avocado key lime pie.

Residents embraced their spirituality during a revival hymn sing on Thursday featuring traditional hymns performed with a southern-styled twang.

To honor the brave service men and women who sacrifice to preserve America’s freedom, residents, staff and volunteers expanded their physical and emotional wellness as they took a remembrance walk to the Eternal Flame monument located in the campus’ Veterans Grove. Volunteers, including staff, the young men of DeMolay and retirement living residents assisted residents of the Masonic Health Care Center by pushing wheelchairs or giving a steady arm. After everyone reached the monument, DeMolay volunteers performed a live reenactment of the Masonic Friend to Friend Memorial, which is located on the battlefield at Gettysburg.

“On behalf of the wellness committee, we are so happy these events were such a great success,” Stacy said. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather or participation. Stay tuned for what’s to come next year!”

Masonic Life Center Becomes Masonic Wellness Center The Masonic Life Center in Elizabethtown provides services and programs relating to all dimensions of wellness including environmental, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and vocational. To better reflect the diverse services, the Masonic Life Center has changed its name to the Masonic Wellness Center. Staff titles have also changed to “wellness specialists.” Participants can expect the same valuable services, such as personal training, balance assessments, group fitness classes and more as better reflected under this new title.

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A Partnership to Smile About To offer more services for the convenience of more residents, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown has partnered with White Family Dental as its primary dental provider.

Services are available for residents from the long-term care, personal care and retirement living areas and the Bleiler Caring Cottage, as well as youth from the Masonic Children’s Home.

The dental clinic, located on the first floor of the clinics building in the Masonic Health Care Center, offers appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

The clinic is staffed by one dental hygienist, two assistants, a team leader and one doctor. Dr. Caleb Beam and Dr. Megan Kinkelaar and their assistants rotate days.

The clinic offers a complete range of dental services and treatments, including restorative care/fillings, crowns and

bridges, partials, dentures, root canals, simple orthodontics, preventive care and hygiene. Dr. Ed White has been practicing dentistry in Elizabethtown for more than 30 years.

“Dr. White’s office has an excellent reputation and brings a great deal of professional experience with which many of our residents are already familiar,” Donna Hershey, director of personal care and outpatient services, said.

“This is a unique opportunity to provide dental care in one of the premier long-term care communities in the state,” Dr. White said. “It gives us an opportunity to continue to care for our existing patients as it becomes difficult for them to see us at our Elizabethtown office. It also allows us to care for a unique segment of our community in a manner in which Masonic Village already excels, giving us a chance to learn and grow.”

Construction Projects Awarded for Quality At the Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors’ (ABC) annual “Excellence in Construction” awards, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Garfield, Harding and Polk Cottages received the Project Excellence Award. Managed by Warfel Construction and designed

by RLPS Architects, the project consisted of 100 retirement living cottages.

Masonic Village’s Washington Building renovation project, which included updates to residents’ suites, living and dining areas, as well as common and office spaces, earned a Merit Award. Wohlsen Construction completed

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the project as part of renovations to the entire Masonic Health Care Center with design work by RLPS Architects.

This marks the 5th ABC award (one Project of the Year, three Project Excellence and one Merit Award) won

by Masonic Village projects in the last three years.

“None of these awards would be possible without the excellent effort put forth by everyone on our team, working with the contractor, ensuring quality control and making timely decisions,” Patrick Sampsell, chief environmental and facilities officer, said. “Thanks to all of the staff who have had a hand in making these projects a success.”

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Honoring 50 and 60 Years of Masonic Service

Three residents of the Masonic Village at Dallas, hailing from three states, were honored with Masonic Service Awards by two Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania on July 15. Rep. Karen Boback also attended the ceremony to recognize the recipients for their significant commitment to the oldest and largest fraternity in the world.

John Bozette, a member of Honesdale Masonic Lodge No. 218, received a 60-year pin for his service to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Dr. John Kolchin, a

member of Lehigh Masonic Lodge No. 326 in Macungie, Pa., and Canon Masonic Lodge No. 104, in New Jersey, received a 50-year pin for his service to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Merr Trumbore, currently a member of George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531, in Dallas, and a former member of Aberdeen Masonic Lodge No. 187, in Maryland, received a 50-year pin for his service to the Grand Lodge of Maryland.

Past Grand Master Marvin Cunningham, also a resident of the Masonic Village at Dallas, and Past Grand Master Ronald Aungst presented the awards. Wendell Hunt, District Deputy Grand Master - Masonic District 14, also attended.

Allen Henninger, Past District Deputy Grand Master and resident of the Masonic Village at Dallas, served as Master of Ceremony.

Shown in photo (l- r): Wendell Hunt; Ronald Aungst, RWPGM; Dr. John Kolchin; Rep. Karen Boback; John Bozette; Merr Trumbore; Marvin Cunningham, RWPGM; and Allen Henninger.

Photo credit: Kevin Greenberg.

Recognition for a Distinguished Career Congratulations to Cathy Frasca, a resident of the Masonic Village at Sewickley, for receiving the 2015 University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni award. The honor recognizes her exemplary professional career, which included achievements such as establishing the South Hills Home Health Agency and her 2013 induction into the National Association for Homecare & Hospice (NAHC) Hall of Fame. She has been a tireless advocate of home health care in the Pittsburgh region and helped to set global standards for home health care programs.

“I was shocked,” she said of receiving the award. “I asked, ‘How many of these do you give out each year?’

They said, ‘Only one.’ It’s remarkable they picked me.

Any award I receive is in the name of the people I worked with. I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. I picked the right people to work for me, and they made me look good. I’ve been extremely lucky. I’m grateful and humbled.”

Cathy graduated from Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh 67 years ago as a Registered Nurse, and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1960 with her bachelor’s

degree. Throughout her early nursing career, she balanced the provision of acute care, emergency and ambulatory care, long-term care, home care and hospice.

Predicting a shift from institutional care to home health care in the 1960s, she established the South Hills Health System Home Health Agency (now part of Jefferson Regional Medical Center), which grew to include 10 hospitals across five counties. It became the basis for many similar programs across the state, country and as far as Japan.

After acquiring her nursing home administrator license, at a time when there were few women in administration, Cathy was later named a fellow in the American College of Health Care Administrators. She was named NAHC’s Administrator of the Year and “Woman of the Year” in Health and Human Services, as part of Y.W.C.A.’s “Pittsburgh’s Finest” Tribute to Women, among other recognitions.

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Preserving Life Stories Everyone has a story to be told, but finding the right words to tell it can be difficult. Luckily, writer’s groups aid people in shaping their life stories and putting pen to paper, making them come alive once again.

Following her passion for writing and journalism, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Marjorie “Marj” Keen decided to facilitate a chapter of the Lancaster County Life Story Group, which she has been a member of, at Masonic Village.

Masonic Village’s new chapter, made up of 11 members, meets twice a month to discuss writing techniques, writing samples and, of course, life stories.

“Written stories may be the most meaningful legacy someone can pass on to their family,” Marj said. “People often record audio, but I recommend

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they write it down.

A book is portable and durable, no matter what technology is, or will be, current.”

As a field professional of over 40 years with a great curiosity about the lives of others, Marj has always had a knack for telling and retelling stories.

For over 20 years, she served as a “ghostwriter” for many clients who wanted assistance writing biographies.

Marj traveled to the home of her clients for countless sessions of interviewing and recording, sometimes up to 25 hours per client. She then transcribed, edited and shaped the interviews into logical written works. Once both she and the client were satisfied, illustrations were chosen, and Marj worked with an editor, book

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designer, printer and bookbinder to produce an end product that later received an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and copyright.

Prior to her history book experience, Marj wrote freelance articles that were published in various newspapers including “The Philadelphia Inquirer,” “The Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era,” “The Patriot-News” and magazines such as “The Grit,” “Environmental Action,” “Farm & Ranch Living,” “The Penn Stater” and “Writer’s Digest.”

Marj uses her vast experience to put her life writers, some who have writing experience and some who do not, at ease.

“For most people, all it takes is to get started,” Marj said. “From there, it can be a breeze.”

After each class, Marj assigns “homework,” encouraging her learners to take a chance at writing about a memorable moment.

As a first assignment, group members were encouraged to write about their birth.

At the following meetings, members read their pieces aloud to identify flow and story detail. This may sound intimidating for some, but Marj ensures there is no reason to worry.

“We applaud but never critique, and that is very important for beginning writers,” Marj said.

Some even find their “ordinary lives” are, in turn, extraordinary.

“The process of life review can be therapeutic,” Marj said. “Many things can be discovered, and I’ve seen it happen. It’s like you’re reliving the moment.”

The group also promises confidentially. Any shared life stories, both triumphs and tribulations, remain inside the group.

“My standards for the group meetings aren’t set in stone,” said Marj. “I just want people to get thoughts on paper at first, then learn and practice successful writing methods.”

Later, once the group has built something substantial, Marj will show them how to add illustrations and register their copyrights, two tasks that benefit from some expert knowledge.

Interested in telling a life story? It can be simple.

“Take a moment that stands out most to you in your life, go from there and let the memories start rolling,” Marj said.

Marj has spoken with many who often express regret about moments they didn’t record.

“If you feel you’re ready to let your story be told, do it now and don’t put it off,” Marj said. “Help generations who never knew you understand your story.”

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Most kids must be begged to eat their vegetables, but at the Masonic Children’s Home, youth not only eat their leafy greens, but grow them!

This summer, the girls from Balliet Cottage and Susan Wolgemuth, child care worker, teamed up with residents and children’s home advisory board members Jim and Mary Ellen Tarman to plant, grow and harvest fresh produce including Swiss chard, spinach, peppers, chives, peas, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, radishes and squash.

“This partnership is great,” Susan said. “We have our own cornucopia of veggies from June to September. That’s exactly what kids need: fresh, healthy food that’s free of harsh chemicals.”

The girls could be seen some early weekday mornings at the garden plot inspecting and harvesting with smiles, unless they were weeding – that’s a different story.

“There is a large educational component to this project because most of the kids have never gardened before,” Ken Burd, resident gardener who also assists with the project, said.

“It’s fun to show the kids when something is ripe. Even though there is a lot of patience involved, I think they enjoy the food more when they’re part of the growing process.”

After the produce is picked and the girls wash and distribute it evenly amongst the cottages, the creativity arises.

“We’ve made some interesting and tasty recipes,” Susan said. “The crowd favorites are homemade zucchini bread, tomato sauce and squash bread.”

One day, Susan was feeling especially daring and prepared pureed potato and squash soup. The girls were extremely hesitant at first, but after she sprinkled the bowls with cheddar jack cheese and a little bacon, it was a hit.

“We hope as adults they remember what we’ve taught them because there is no better gift than to learn how to work with the soil,” Mary Ellen said. “Kids today are so disconnected from the growing of foods, so it’s nice to teach them where their food is coming from.”

In fact, once when Jim harvested for the girls, he dug up a potato plant and decided to take it, along with the attached stem, leaves and roots to the girls. Several days later, the girls returned to the garden to dig up the rest of the crop.

“It seems funny to give them a whole plant with potatoes and roots hanging off of it, but I wanted them to learn,” Jim said.

“It’s been interesting to see the girls’ reaction to the garden.”

Along with the children’s home, Jim also helps grow produce for the six restaurants at Masonic Village, as well as for the Bleiler Caring Cottage, which is home to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities.

“I’ve always loved gardening, and this just gives me another good reason to do it,” Jim said. “We definitely hope to grow a future gardener or two.”

Shown in group photo (l-r): Jim and Mary Ellen Tarman; Clara; Noelia; Felicia; Rina; Aurionna; Susan Wolgemuth, child care worker; and Ken Burd.

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All Aboard the Welcome Wagon

Many know what it’s like to be new: the nerves, the uneasiness and the feeling of not knowing anyone. When you enter Masonic Village at Dallas’ campus, it’s the energy and friendliness of the people who live and work there that gives comfort, especially residents Ingrid Prater and Kathy Golembeski. Just call them the Welcome Wagon Ladies!

As members of the campus’ social committee, Ingrid and Kathy realized there was no official resident-run welcoming routine for new residents.

Remembering the questions they had themselves after both moving in two years ago, they realized current residents should take on the job of acquainting new residents. Just like that, the Welcome Wagon Ladies were born.

“It’s important that new residents get involved in events and meet other residents,” Ingrid said. “We try to ease them into it by meeting with them.”

With one year of welcoming experience, Ingrid and Kathy have their process down pat.

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After setting up a time and date, usually about three weeks after the move in, and instructing them to write down any questions they have, the Welcome Wagon Ladies meet with each new resident.

Most new residents have questions about where to find things on campus, how to use the resident calendar and which activities they should become involved with first.

“We say, ‘We don’t always know the answer, but we can find someone who does,’” Ingrid said.

“A lot of new residents don’t know anyone here yet,” Kathy said. “Ingrid and I were both lucky to have friends who lived here before we moved in, but not everyone is in the same situation.”

Besides going over the logistics, there’s also a basket of goodies involved.

“If we wore red capes, we’d look like little red riding hoods coming to your door step!” Kathy said.

The basket holds a loaf of Ingrid’s homemade zucchini bread, two free campus movie tickets and name tags.

“The hardest part about living here is remembering all the names, so we all wear nametags to events,” Ingrid said. “With their own tags, new residents may be more likely to come and socialize.”

Besides monthly movies, Kathy, Ingrid and the rest of the social committee organize bingo games, birthday celebrations, breakfasts, book clubs, holiday parties, picnics and carpools to local attractions. These events not only help introduce new residents, but create friendships between current residents who live in the various sections of campus, such as Ingrid, who lives in an apartment, and Kathy, who lives in a villa.

“We are very appreciative of all Kathy and Ingrid do to welcome new residents,” Joy Hubshman, director of sales and marketing at Masonic Village at Dallas, said.

“Move-ins are a stressful time, and in addition to Masonic Village’s efforts, which include one-on-one meetings and an annual meet and greet, they make the new members of our community feel at home.”

“Everyone is so friendly, and new residents have many opportunities to get involved. It’s just getting out there at first that’s hard,” Ingrid said. “Our visits are just a way to say ‘here are two faces you’ll know now.’”

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Filling a Need The Telephone Pioneers of America was founded in 1911, with Alexander Graham Bell as the charter member.

It has since grown to be the largest industry-related volunteer organization in the world. Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill resident Jim Heidler is one of the volunteers who fills the ranks.

Jim is a retired telephone worker and has volunteered with the Pioneers for many years. For the last four years, he has been involved in a project collecting items to fill back packs for kids living in the inner city whose parents can’t afford school supplies. In time for the 2015/2016 school year, he and others stuffed 1,500 back packs.

“We found there was a real need in areas of New Jersey and Reading,” he said.

To gather the items, volunteers placed boxes at local businesses including Alcatel-Lucent. In the past, they have also raised money, but this year they were fortunate to receive a grant from the Pioneers to help buy supplies.

From gathering the supplies to filling the back packs, Jim estimates he spent 40-50 hours on the project.

Through the Pioneers, Jim also visits long-term care communities, hands out food baskets and gift cards for needy families during the holidays and participates in a walk for cancer. In addition, he is a past commander of his local VFW and now on their board of directors, treasurer of Friends of Pennypacker Mills and past president of the residents’ association of Masonic Village, where he’s lived for four years.

Jim Heidler “I like just being here,” he said. “Upkeep of my house outside and inside has disappeared, health care is here for you and also maintenance. Everyone is very friendly.”

With his newfound free time, Jim helps transport residents in wheelchairs and also volunteers in the gift shop. Volunteerism is Jim’s world!

Have a Heart for Helping?

Many Masonic Village residents are active and generous volunteers within their campus, as well as their local communities. Volunteers are invaluable to our mission.

They assist with everything from escorting residents to in-house appointments to helping with creative arts and socializing with residents. In return, volunteers meet new friends and develop new interests.

Individual and group opportunities vary at each location, so please contact your preferred location for details.

Thank you to the many volunteers who share their valuable time and talents with residents at our Masonic Villages. You make Masonic Villages an even better place to live and work!

Sewickley: 412-741-1400, ext. 3200 MVSvolunteers@masonicvillages.org

Elizabethtown: 717-367-1121, ext. 33175 MVEvolunteers@masonicvillages.org Lafayette Hill: 610-825-6100, ext. 1275 MVLHvolunteers@masonicvillages.org

Warminster: 215-672-2500, ext. 115 MVWvolunteers@masonicvillages.org

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Begin a tradition to remember a special someone and to share in the season of giving within a family community as we ...

Celebrate For the Love of Angels

For more than 100 years and at five locations, the Masonic Villages provide more than 2,800 senior residents with vital health care services, a loving home, companionship and the highest possible quality of life every day through 2,200 employees who serve with dedicated love, care and compassion.

It is not the beautiful grounds and buildings, but rather

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the family inside that brings comfort and peace to aging adults whom we serve through our Mission of Love. It’s more than bricks and mortar. It is our employees – those angels who turn residents’ rooms into homes and provide not only services, but love, care and compassion.

We invite you to participate in the annual Celebrate For the Love of Angels appeal to memorialize or honor a beloved family member or friend or to honor a Masonic Villages’ employee this holiday season.

At each of the Masonic Villages (Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Warminster), an angel, depicted above, will be hung on a Christmas tree with the name of your special someone written on it.

If you wish to participate, please complete the inside envelope and send along with your check payable to the Masonic Villages. Each $25 gift honors or memorializes one person.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454, or visit us online at www.masonicvillages.org/donate.now.

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Day of Giving Will Stretch Your Contributions to the Masonic Children’s Home The Masonic Children’s Home is participating in the Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 20. On that day, every dollar donated will be stretched by $250,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation, presenting sponsors Rodgers & Associates and other generous supporters. Additional prizes of $50,000 will be awarded to charities that reach certain milestones.

Be sure to “Like” the Masonic Children’s Home on Facebook, or visit www.masonicchildrenshome.org, for direct links to give on this special day and for updates on the campaign and the youth at our children’s home.

Holiday Shopping?

Give Two Gifts for the Price of One! If you plan to do some online shopping this holiday season, why not support our Masonic Charities with your purchases, at no additional cost to you? A gift for a loved one, a gift for a Masonic charity.

Here’s how it works.

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the Masonic charity of your choice. Simply bookmark one of the following links so all of your eligible purchases will benefit your favorite Masonic charity every time you shop: Masonic Charities Fund: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2720910 Masonic Villages: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-0846955 Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2188997 Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2608317 Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 800-599-6454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states. Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.

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A Life Well Spent

For James and Val Jean Schwirian, life has been about hard work, good relationships and living generously. They found much of this through involvement in Masonic groups.

It was through his Masonic membership that James found his true passion in life as a member of the Grotto’s clown unit, the Funsters. While clowns are known for their colorful costumes, balloon animals and silly antics, James takes his role seriously. The unit visits children in the hospital and participates in events such as the Special Olympics picnic.

“I love the way kids really enjoy it,” he said. “It brings happiness and cheerfulness to them.”

James joined Crafton Guyasuta Lodge No. 513, Pittsburgh, in 1958, and he has found a lot of good friendship and fellowship. He served as Worshipful Master in 1972 and joined the Grotto, Consistory and Shrine. After James and Val Jean relocated to Deltona, Florida, to escape Pittsburgh’s cold winters, he served as Monarch of the Zangi Grotto in Daytona Beach in 1982. Val Jean joined the Order of the Eastern Star upon the recommendation of a neighbor. She and James were charter members of a new chapter in the Sunshine State.

After 25 years in Florida, the couple returned to Pittsburgh.

Through their involvement in Masonic events, they’ve frequently found themselves at the Masonic Village at Sewickley. When considering where to make charitable donations, the Masonic Charities topped their list.

“We’ve always seen how much good they do and the good type of people who are involved,” Val Jean said.

“Besides making good friends, everything is always a good atmosphere. Plus, you have the Rainbow Girls and DeMolay and all of the youth involvement.”

Next, they needed to determine the best method of giving. After reading about charitable gift annuities in “The Pennsylvania Freemason” magazine, they called the Masonic Charities’ Office of Gift Planning for guidance.

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At the time, they had a certificate of deposit that was due for renewal, and the banks weren’t the most worthwhile place to put their money. As Jane Binley, director of gift planning – west, explained, a charitable gift annuity would allow them to provide a gift to the Masonic Villages while giving them monthly income.

“We especially like the income since we don’t have corporate pensions,” Val Jean said. “It’s a good investment, and for someone who has been involved in Masonic activities, we have an appreciation for the villages. Everyone who lives there has some common denominator and can talk about old times. We think the villages are fantastic.”

They’re considering a move to the Masonic Village at Sewickley in the future. One of the benefits is the peace of mind it offers. “Your family knows you’re taken care of for life,” Val Jean said.

All residents of the Masonic Villages are taken care of regardless of their ability to pay, thanks to donors like the Schwirians. Their life well spent through their Masonic activities is benefitting themselves and many others.

Consider the attractive gift annuity rates listed on the table below. For a minimum gift of $5,000, you can receive income for life. A gift annuity is irrevocable, so you will receive a federal income tax deduction and a portion of your payments tax-free for a period of time, and enjoy satisfaction knowing you have provided a gift that will enhance the important work of the Masonic Charity you have selected, making a difference in the lives of others.

Depending on your circumstances, you may find a gift annuity is an ideal way for you to realize personal, as well as charitable, objectives. For personalized information regarding the benefits of a gift annuity, at no cost or obligation, contact the gift planner nearest you.

SAMPLE GUARANTEED LIFETIME RATES For One Life For Two Lives Age Rate Age Rate 70 5.1% 70 & 75 4.8% 75 5.8% 75 & 80 5.3% 77 6.2% 85 & 85 6.7% 81 7.0% 85 & 90 7.3% 85 7.8% 90 & 90 8.2% 90+ 9.0% 90 & 95 8.8% This is a partial listing. Rates exist for any combination of ages.

Central Pennsylvania 717-367-1121, ext. 33437 or 800-599-6454 Western Pennsylvania 412-741-1400, ext. 3011 or 866-872-0664 Eastern Pennsylvania 610-825-6100, ext. 1348 Out-of-State 717-367-1121 ext. 33312 or 800-599-6454

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MASONIC VILLAGES’ 2015 WISH LIST ITEMS

There is an all-inclusive wish list posted on the Masonic Charities website at www.MasonicCharitiesPA.org, or feel free to contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454. Please note that if funds donated for any item listed are over-subscribed, the funds will be used for additional wish list items or needs in the same service area.

Qty. Capital Need Masonic Village at Elizabethtown 42 Wheelchair cushions - specialty 5 iPads 5 Computer tablets 1 Espresso machine 4 Electric lift recliner 23 Wheelchairs - specialty 11 Bose stereo systems 5 Shower chairs 15 Wheelchairs - specialty w/customized 2 TVs for spas (wall mounted) 1 Eva Pneumatic platform walker 2 Wheelchairs - tilt & space 5 Wheelchairs - Broda 4 Sleeper chairs with casters 15 Specialty mattresses 1 Portable sound system 2 Beds - pivot 1 Lifts - overhead 1 NuStep Machine 2 Pianos (Roland - acoustic) 4 Wheelchair glider swings 1 Golf cart (street legal - 6-passenger wheelchair) Musical instruments Masonic Children’s Home Holiday gift fund College books (stipend) Camps/excursions

Cost Per Item $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1,000 $1,100 $1,500 $1,500 $1,600 $1,800 $2,000 $2,100 $2,500 $2,500 $2,502 $3,700 $4,667 $5,600 $6,000 $6,000 $15,000

Qty. Capital Need Bleiler Cottage Needs 1 Refrigerator Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill District of Columbia museums with lunch & transportation Harvest Ball event Drama lessons/activities for residents Masonic Village at Sewickley 1 Hand rail tilt & roll scale 1 ARJO sit to stand lift 1 4-channel e-stimulation (electric) 1 Occupancy sensors for apartment hallway Masonic Village at Dallas 1 Wii game set 2 Handicap accessible picnic tables Gazebo Masonic Village at Warminster 10 Woodworking kits 1 Pergola with awning

Cost Per Item $1,300 $2,400 $2,500 $3,000 $1,550 $4,100 $4,400 $20,000

$300 $900 $10,532 $100 $6,000

$5-$500 $2,000 $7,500 $3,500

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Memorial Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2015

Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454; 717-367-1121, ext. 33003; or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you.

June E. Allen Arthur and Dorothy Wert Carl and Neda Mae Wert George J. Armstrong Joseph M. Armstrong Alfred Asheuer Lester R. and Dorothy Worthington, Jr. Alma Baker Barbara T. Rossi Arnold J. Baker Lake Lodge No. 434 Ronald L. Bamberger James and Betty Jane Rodisch Raymond W. Barber Marie Virginia Andrews Jim Heckman Carroll and Mae Rickert Carl and Dorothy Shull Ralph Barisci Bruce and Ethel Joan Howarth Ned R. Barlieb Whitfield Lodge No. 622 Henry C. Beal Houseman Lodge No. 211 Cookie Beam Gerald C. Beam Ernst L. Becker Carl and Ingeborg Beidleman Erla M. Beddow Hugh F. Beddow William A. Bedford, Jr. Betty K. Bedford

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Clarence A. Bedillion Sunset Lodge No. 623 Clark A. Beidleman Carl and Ingeborg

Beidleman Gabriel (Gab) Belser William and Lois Munz Ann S. Berry Harold J. and Vera Myers, Sr. Ernest and Mary Jane Perilli Carolyn D. Beyer Joe and Barbara Forrey George B. Blessing, Jr. Paula M. Blessing Yvonne E. Bosserman Clarence L. Bosserman, Jr. Matthew P. Boyd Edward and Jeanne Messner Keith B. Bricker Sunset Lodge No. 623 Helen M. Brookhart Red Hill Church of God William R. Brown Margie Brown Ann F. Brubaker Carroll and Mae Rickert Jean Brumbach Richard H. Brumbach George J. Burg, Jr. Frances Burg Kathleen E. Carroll Eileen Fridrich Denise Summers “Wilbur Buddies�

Helen Casper William E. Gelston Chapter No. 435, OES Carl C. Cook and Lorraine Wood Cook Michael and Margaret Wood Harry F. Devens Eugenia N. Devens David A. Nimick O. Luther Dixon Fonda Dixon Jean E. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. John J. Donati, Sr. John J. and Teresa Donati, Jr. Ellen Marie Doyle William J. Doyle Robert T. Dudley Ken and Elaine Bleiler George A. Emrick Edna E. Emrick James T. English Margery B. H. English Harvey H. Eshelman J. Scott and Bonnie Eshelman Jack R. Eshenour Catherine E. Eshenour Martin Feldman Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Linwood Fielder, Sr. Abby L. Gobrecht Elliott and Jane Klipa Legislative Reference Bureau

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Donald and Denise McEntee Bob and Lindy Mendelsohn Morton and Myrna Rubenstein Herman Fineberg Max Rabinovitz Herman and Ida Fingerman Donald A. Fingerman Allen B. Flory Whitfield Lodge No. 622 Nancy Mae Garcia Jacqueline Christ Nicholas and Margaret Christ Robert and Kimberly Druzak Rick and Margaret Fiset Judi Hindes L. Sherwood Lennartson Ginny McMullan Janice T. Murphey Mary Ann Siebert Ralph H. Glenn Jean Barton Doris Mae Gotsch Kenneth and Elaine Bleiler Carl and Dorothy Shull Gary H. Grubb Doric Lodge No. 630 William M. Hadden Sunset Lodge No. 623 Joan H. Hall Ralph and Jane Davis Harris H. Hamberger Pauline Hamberger Eva S. Hardy Ralph and Jane Davis

Barry Lee Hassinger Joan L. Hassinger Eleanor M. Heinz Jim Heckman Bruce and Joan Howarth Sidney S. Hersh Joel H. Hersh Elaine Hileman Jean Meeder Dick and Ann Tomlinson Nevin H. Hillegass James N. Hillegass Burton and Grace Hineline Todd L. Hineline Leonard L. Holcroft Houseman Lodge No. 211 J. Richard Hollinger David and Jane Hollinger James R. Hornafius Jim Heckman Sam Iocca and his four sons Lillian Delbene Samuel J. Jaffie Sheldon M. Jaffie Thomas B. Jerman Doric Lodge No. 630 Richard W. Irwin, Jr. Leonard A. Juliani, Sr. Marcella E. Juliani Uldis Kalnins Cheston and Anne Berlin Thomas A. Kasbee Lake Lodge No. 434 Raymond C. Keener Dale and Gail Stump Paul H. Keiser Dorothy I. Keiser Barbara L. Kitner Brenda Motter Walter and Marsha Rogers Rahn Schwalm Robert O. C. Kline Ronald and Bessie Kline Werner E. Koch Houseman Lodge No. 211 Donald E. Levine Marcia S. Levine Harris Levine Marcia S. Levine Elaine T. Lewis Roger M. Lewis

Robert Lichtenstul Joel A. Lichtenstul E. Russell Long R. Richard and Nancy Wright, Jr. Sarah Jean Luebbe Harry C. Luebbe Irene Lutz Susan E. Wagner Norman and Elona MacMath Wayne and Maureen MacMath Dorothy Mancini Barbara E. Shields Catherine (Kitty) Mark Clifford K. Mark Lawrence A. Marks Geraldine W. Marks Alfred E. Mash Lester R. and Dorothy Worthington, Jr. James W. McCullough Sunset Lodge No. 623 Raymond C. McKinney Century 21 Absolute Realty Co-Workers Gerald D. McMaster Vida L. McMaster Donald W. McMurray Sunset Lodge No. 623 Arthur G. Melvin Eureka Lodge No. 290 Barbara A. Menear Donald E. Menear Edward J. Messner Edward and Jeanne Messner George A. Metz Alice J. Metz Frederick C. Meyer McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 Paul E. Meyers Donald C. Meyers Gurney R. Miller Forrest and Dorothy Shadle Marion J. Miller Robert and Rita Remaley William H. Miller Donald and Shirley Miller

Willard D. Mohn, Sr. Whitfield Lodge No. 622 Marie A. Morgan Anonymous Janice Eichorn Hoge Financial Services, Inc. Bill and Mitzi Lindner Rosemarie Urbano Donald and Patricia Webster Frank and Alfreda Wilson James Morrison W. Robert and Linda Wilson Gertrude K. Myers Charles L. Myers Jean L. Myers Jerry and Anne Lauer Harvey K. Neel Sunset Lodge No. 623 James C. Nickle Thomas and Terry Kamerzel Your parents Gerald and Madeline Schuldt Your parents D. Richard and Barbara Zell Mr. and Mrs. William T. Parry, Sr. William T. Parry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Petrosky, Sr. John J. and Teresa Donati, Jr. Margaret (Peg) S. Pierce Stephen and Anita Pierce Rena R. Renshaw Ronald and Coleen Renshaw Robert Rhode Goldie M. Rhode William J. and Anna S. Richards William R. Richards Horace (Don) F. Richter Barbara E. Shields Clarence B. Richwine David and Carol Richwine Howard F. Rissmiller Bonita Y. Rissmiller Stephen Rituper, Jr. David and Marie Boltz Bill and Laura Christian Donna Stoddard

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James W. Roberts J. Scott and Bonnie Eshelman Robert H. Robinson Frances Burg Stanley H. Roth Marlene Roth James P. Ryan, Sr. Brenda Ryan Rose Samans Steven and Beth Weiner Lillian B. Sanders C. Vernon Sanders, Jr. Mary V. Saylor Edgar and Mary Louise Wilkerson David M. Schirm, Sr. David M. Schirm, Jr. John P. Schneider Ronald and Angela Schneider Walter Dale Seese Dorothy A. Seese Mary M. Sellers Mary L. Yeager Jack W. Shader, Sr. G. Edward and Rowena Morelock Beverly J. Shaffner Donald and Georgia Brant Aldine C. Hausler Michael, Julie, Wyatt and Isla McBride Lou and Anna Wheeler Jeannette Shearer Ralph and Jane Davis Evelyn M. Shertzer Richard H. Shertzer John H. Shreffler Ralph and Jane Davis Ken and Carol Decker James E. Shumaker Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 James E. Siipple Julia L. Siipple Millie Sinopoli Henry and Jocelyn Howard Sinopoli continued on next page

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Donald G. Sirianni, Sr. William C. and Barbara Bonsall, Jr. Margery B. H. English Pauline H. Grove Marge Johnson Lois R. Reynolds Barbara E. Shields Bob and Cathy Wentz Nelson M. Williams Jacob W. Snyder, Jr. Geraldine R. Snyder Jacob W. Snyder, Sr. Geraldine R. Snyder Norine J. Snyder Charles J. Snyder, Jr. William E. Snyder, Sr. Mark and Jane Fortino Sandia National Labs 1024D Management Team

Vera Soderberg Dean and Evelyn Soderberg Earl J. Speicher George J. and Sandra Martin, Jr. James H. Staver, Jr. Nellie D. Staver Jean M. Steely Marie Virginia Andrews Patricia A. Bartolacci Anthony F. and Pamela Casciani, Jr. Betty L. Deibert Myrl and Gloria Hilbert Virginia M. Kulp David and Kay Manke Debra J. Steely Dolores Versacci Catherine Weaver

Carl A. Stoebe, Jr. Lake Lodge No. 434 John D. Straw Pauline B. Straw Charles Thomas William and Jamie Spero Herman and Blanche Walters David and Alice Bechtel John H. Waltz Luzia K. Waltz Jane C. Wetzel Hope K. Long Perkiomen Chapter No. 318, OES Audrey Wiebe L. Sherwood Lennartson Doree K. Williams Donald and Carole Light David E. Winter Loretta M. Winter

Ray and Zoe Wolfe Stuart and Suzanne Berney Zoe E. Wolfe Joseph and Judith Argenio Joan A. Dever James and Robin Hoosty Liquid Dynamics - Water Exercise Class Dorothy Wellington Alan B. Worthington Ruth M. Worthington John R. Wright George and Elizabeth Wright Raymond R. Wright, Sr. R. Richard and Nancy Wright, Jr. Luther and Mary Yerger Edward and Joan Rotheram

Honorarium Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2015

Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster. Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454; 717-367-1121, ext. 33003; or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you.

Admin. Director of Retirement Living and Staff John and Louise Rapp Benjamin F. Balmer Emmett and Miriam Shulenberger Kathryn Blair Marlin Potteiger Deborah E. Bleiler Ann A. Wildasin Elaine K. Bleiler Ann A. Wildasin Kenneth W. Bleiler Ann A. Wildasin

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Dorothy E. Davis George H. Rendell Event Planning Department Thomas E. Ulmer Loraine G. Glidden Retirement Living Craft Group Thomas R. Labagh Dale E. Leber Ben and Polly Levinson Harris and Cheryl Brooks Marie Massa Michael and Rebecca Maxwell

Lois M. McCulley S. Andrew and Susan McCulley Joseph E. Murphy Lowther Manor Lodge No. 781 Debbie Polonoli Karen G. Luderer William M. and Gilda B. Sayres Wendy Riggall Esther L. Scheuermann 97th Birthday John and Missy Letsch

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Maggie A. Shaw Lewis Shaw (Pop Pop) Nate Shaw Lewis Shaw (Pop Pop) Elsie Stackhouse Retirement Living Craft Group Paul Zelez Andrew and Doris Zelez

Hospice Care Memorial Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2015

Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to Masonic Village Hospice Care which is offered at our Elizabethtown location.

Doris Mae Clark Alberta C. Elliott Kathy J. Glouner Bruce and Joan Howarth Lee Dougherty Cheryl A. Powell Marlene H. Evans Amica Companies Foundation Jane D. Geib Donald and Doris Brandt Robert and Marilyn Forney H. Eugene and Polly Geib Ron and Susan Geib Robert and Margie Gregoire Joe and Nancy Hershey Melvin and Diane Snyder Eleanor L. Wolf Jack L. Gillmore Harry and Doris

Longenecker Doris Mae Gotsch Joe and D. Jane Bruton Arlene P. Clanton Ernest and Elizabeth Crider Carolyn F. Daniels Gary L. Griffith James W. Phillips Evelyn H. Roshong

Michael L. Grove Michael and Paula Barnes Mary Ellen Buckwalter Judith E. Colton J. Harold and Nancy Engle Employees of Murray Securus, Urban Place Staff - Clarisse Wells, Liz McFarlane, Kathy Troutman, Tom Kennedy, Andrea Yingst, Ken Rose, Matt and Maureen Pfeiffenberger, Ruth Roulston and Sandy Deraco Jay and Mae Greider Ross and Janet Hirst David E. Hosler J. Alicia Miller John and Lou Ann Mylott David and Vesta Reifsnider Rock Hard Excavating, Inc. John C. Shenk Bob and Joan Summy Eva S. Hardy Anonymous Gary and Beth Neubaum Michael and Gay Shultz Raymond and Geraldine Vaughan Carl and Neda Mae Wert

Mary Jane Hodgkins Jane, Thomas and Linda Diffenderfer Mark and Sharon Wilson William Homisak Eleanor Homisak Charles C. Hughes Hilda L. Hughes, Mike Fritz, Karen Hughes Fritz, Dennis Schaeffer, Heidi Fritz Schaeffer, Heather Fritz, Logan Deardorff, Arlene Deardorff, Douglas Lutz, Michelle Hughes Lutz, Charles Douglas Lutz (deceased) and Cody Brandon Lutz Nellie H. Kubala John and Iola Sobeck George C. McLaughlin George R. McLaughlin Raymond J. Meyers Susanne M. Keever Josephine L. Michener Greiner Industies, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Michener Louis D. Miller, Jr. Linda L. Miller Helen B. Myers

Fall 2015

J. Richard Myers Helen B. Myers William M. Reilly Janet S. Abernathy Robert and Marilyn Forney Frederick and Mary Jane Sample Audrey S. Stroup Kenneth J. Samara Edward and Jo Ann Clayville Michael and Laura Kirsch and Family

Hospice Care Honorarium Gifts Helen Heidelbaugh Deborah Valiton-Carnish Joe P. Morgan Donald B. Morgan

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