Village Voice - Summer 2013

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Summer 2013 Vol. 23, No. 3

One Last Wish A publication of the Masonic Villages

Village Voice Summer 2013

The Village Voice is published four times per year.

The Masonic Villages include the Masonic Village at Dallas, the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, the Masonic Village at Sewickley and the Masonic Village at Warminster.

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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 coordinator, Elizabethtown Editorial Board Trudy Plunkett executive assistant, Lafayette Hill Karen Hammond activities supervisor/concierge, Sewickley Cynthia B. Hollinger supervisor, volunteer services, Elizabethtown Trisha Lamb activities director, Warminster Linda Tressler executive assistant, human resources, Elizabethtown NEXT DEADLINE: Submissions for the fall issue of the Village Voice are due Aug. 5 and can be sent to: Public Relations Department Masonic Village One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or emailed to pr@masonicvillages.org.

For more information, call 717-367-1121, ext. 33383.

On the cover: Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Bonnie Carroll and Rick Schur, husband of Sue Schur, café worker

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A message from

Joseph E. Murphy, N.H.A., chief executive officer

The recently released guide, “Creating a Livable Community: Engaging All Generations and Improving Quality of Life,” concludes, “In a truly intergenerational community, residents of all ages have ample opportunities to share their expertise and resources, and to support each other and their community.”

From the youngest child in our child day care centers to the oldest adult, Masonic Villages provides services based on each individual’s needs, preferences and potential.

We encourage various populations to support one another, whether it is residents teaching art lessons at the Masonic Children’s Home, youth volunteers engaging our residents or local students gaining valuable experience from staff.

There are many elements which make a community livable, and intergenerational opportunities is just one way Masonic Villages’ communities enable others to enjoy life their way. Read through this issue for more heartwarming examples.

At its May meeting, Masonic Villages’ board of directors approved the formation of Ashlar Creative Solutions, LLC, a management

and consulting company owned by Masonic Villages. While continuing our current roles with Masonic Villages, I will serve as chief executive officer, and Jennifer Schwalm, chief mission development officer, will serve as president of Ashlar Creative Solutions.

This will allow our current leadership to continue our dedicated work for Masonic Villages’ Mission of Love while helping other mission-focused organizations. These extra efforts will help fund our extensive Mission.

On June 5, the board of directors of the Masonic Charities Foundation of New Jersey selected Ashlar Creative Solutions to assist in the redevelopment and marketing of an existing under-utilized building at the Masonic Home of New Jersey (MHNJ). Their board also approved Ashlar Creative Solutions to manage MHNJ and Acacia Hospice effective April 1, 2014.

In this Issue Staff Spotlight: Olive Saunders-Lofton.. p. 3 One Last Wish............................... pp. 4-5 Angels to the Rescue........................... p. 6 Thanks a Million, Troops!.................. p. 7 Ride of a Lifetime................................ p. 7 Village Happenings........................pp. 8-9 Health Update................................... p. 10 Health Care Compliance................... p. 11 Employee Wellness Initiatives Earn Gold Award................................................ p. 11 100 Reasons to Celebrate........... pp. 12-13 Tech Tips........................................... p. 14

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Cooking Up Some Fun...................... p. 15 A Caring Pair..............................pp. 16-17 Lafayette Hill Addition Becomes Even More Impressive ............................... p. 17 A Call to Service, Family and Community....................................... p. 18 How Will You Be Remembered......... p. 19 Bleiler Caring Cottage Celebrates 15 Years............................................. p. 20 Memorial Gifts............................pp. 21-22 Honorarium Gifts.............................. p. 23 Hospice Care Gifts............................ p. 23

Staff Spotlight: Olive Saunders-Lofton In 2006, Olive Saunders-Lofton left her home in Jamaica to pursue better opportunities in the United States. She arrived in Philadelphia and soon found a second home as a nursing assistant at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill. Six years later, she proudly became an American citizen.

Finding a good job was part of the reason Olive moved to the United States.

She was looking for better economic opportunities so she could work, attend school and support her family in Jamaica.

She settled in Philadelphia because her mother, sister, brother and nieces and nephews lived in the city. She sent her application to every skilled nursing community in Pennsylvania.

“When I went for the interview at Masonic Village, I told Victoria Ridge [director of nursing] it was my first nursing home job, and she still saw I was eligible,” she said. “I’m glad she gave it to me and has had no regrets.”

Each day, Olive meets with staff from the previous shift, checks the daily schedule, takes care of linens, fills up ice pitchers, helps residents with dinner and prepares them for bed.

In between, she makes time to hug, kiss and talk with residents.

“There are some residents I have a real bond with,” she said.

“After dinner, I like to do a little dancing, and a few of them stand up with me. I try to be jovial. I like everything about my job. We have a great staff and issues are quickly fixed.”

When Olive isn’t at work dancing with residents, she is attending nursing classes. “I like that I can work a lot and easily go to school, too,” she said. “I tried going to school in Jamaica, but it was either my son’s school fees or mine.”

One of Olive’s proudest accomplishments is passing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Naturalization Test in 2012. The process included submitting an application online, having her photograph taken and paying a $700 filing

An American Dream fee. Once her application was approved, the USCIS conducted a background check and fingerprinted her to ensure she was eligible. She received a book and CD with 100 questions to study for the test, which consists of 10 questions asked orally.

“I put the CD in my car every time I drove,” she said. “I knew all 100 questions.”

During her final interview, Olive answered six questions correctly, which meant she passed, but she continued with the test and answered all 10 correctly. “The last question was to name one war fought in the 1800s. I said, ‘the War of 1812.’ The officer looked at me like, ‘Wow!’ It was pretty quick and smooth,” she said.

She received a letter inviting her to an Oath of Allegiance ceremony to accept her certificate on Sept. 24, 2012. After the ceremony, Olive and her husband, James, along with her mother and sister, went to Applebee’s. “My husband asked, ‘Why are you taking the certificate into the restaurant?’ It was staying right with me. I made a copy and framed it,” she said.

Olive returned to Jamaica in 2011 for her sister’s wedding.

“I really miss Jamaica in itself,” she said. “I had a lot of friends, and my two grandchildren [1 ½ years old and six months old] live there. We’re working on the paperwork for them to come here. I talk to them every day. We’re planning a family reunion in 2015, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Living in the United States has brought Olive many good opportunities. She met her husband here. She finds American laws and the mail system efficient and appreciates having a retirement plan and good health coverage. She also enjoys an occasional trip to the mall.

“The immigration process seems so tedious. Everything has to be right. But once you’re settled, it is such a good feeling,” she said. “And I’m really glad I chose Masonic Village as my place to work.”

Test your U.S. IQ with some sample questions from the USCIS Naturalization Test (answers at bottom).

1. Why did the colonists fight the British? a. they didn’t have self-government b. all of these answers c. the British army stayed in their houses d. high taxes

3. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? a. Dec. 7, 1787 b. July 4, 1789 c. July 4, 1776 d. March 4, 1789

2. What did the Declaration of Independence do? a. declared our independence from Great Britain b. freed the slaves c. declared our independence from France d. gave women the right to vote

4. During the Cold War, what was the U.S.’s main concern? a. the Great Depression b. climate change c. Communism d. slavery Answers: 1. b, 2. a., 3. c, 4. c

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One Last Wish

Bonnie’s Ride

bicycle to each Honda and Harley motorcycle she owned. After On a beautiful and quiet spring day, the thunderous sound Bonnie was diagnosed with a life-limiting illness in mid-March, of motorcycles echoed through the campus of the Masonic Masonic Village Hospice staff wanted to give her one last ride Village at Elizabethtown. About two dozen motorcyclists on a motorcycle. They knew she didn’t have the strength to rounded the bend past the Masonic Health Care Center where ride one herself, so they sought out someone with a motorcycle staff and residents waved balloons and signs, chanting “Yay, and a sidecar.

Bonnie!” The group of vehicles continued past cottages, the Nutrition Services staff heard of the request and children’s home, farmland and the Veterans Grove. Arriving immediately thought of Sue, who is a café worker in the at the Freemasons Cultural Center, the engines quieted to a Masonic Health Care Center’s Village Café. Sue didn’t hesitate purr. The leader of the pack, Bonnie Carroll, sat on the back of to offer the trike (three-wheel) motorcycle belonging to her a three-wheeled motorcycle with a wide grin, repeating “It was husband, Rick, and she didn’t stop there. She spent the next wonderful,” over and over. four days inviting fellow riders; finding a helmet, jacket and “To ride with other people and children – it’s wonderful,” chaps for Bonnie; making signs; coordinating a videographer; Bonnie said. “I can’t put it into having a T-shirt, truck and flowers words.” donated for the event; and arranging For Bonnie, it was much more for residents and staff to line the than a scenic trip around the place route with signs and balloons. she had called home for more than a Sue’s daughter, Alethea Kreiser, year. It was the fulfillment of a wish helped recruit riders, and Alethea’s – a last wish – to feel the wind in her boyfriend, Michael Smith, and his hair and to let her spirit free. daughter, Abbey, played music and Her fairy godmother of sorts, made announcements at the ride.

Sue Schur, had only met Bonnie the “We look to Sue and we all Staff lined the route to cheer Bonnie on (l-r): day before the ride. The two formed bow in gratitude,” Timothy Nickel, Marilyn Howell, nutrition services manager; an instant bond – lovers of revving hospice chaplain, said. “A simple Alexandra Howell, dietary worker; David engines and open roads. Bonnie has idea was bounced toward us from Howell (Marilyn’s husband); Evie Joline, café always enjoyed bikes, from her first worker; and Diane Waple, chief dietitian. some folks in Nutrition Services. We

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About two dozen riders, Bonnie’s family including her newborn great-granddaughter, and staff gathered on Sunday, April 21. Led by Security staff and Sue, who rode with her neighbor, Mark Garber, the entourage traversed Masonic Village’s campus for 20 minutes.

“It was my honor and my pleasure with the help of God and my family, friends, co-workers and community to come together to make Bonnie’s ride come true,” Sue said.

“Lord … we thank you for all [Bonnie] has accomplished in these days of sorrow. She has taught us what it means to truly celebrate life,” Timothy said during a prayer prior to the ride.

“There were many poignant moments that afternoon, one being the image of her tears of joy soaking into her leather jacket as she simultaneously smiled and cried,” he recalls.

“Thanks to every single one of you guys for coming out and riding with her,” Bonnie’s son, Donald Rupp, said after the ride.

“This means more than you guys could ever, ever understand.”

Bonnie Carroll passed away on May 7, 2013, 16 days after her ride.

Living to the Fullest Whether it is a simple wish to enjoy a nice meal with a spouse or a desire to travel several miles to visit a local attraction, Masonic Village Hospice staff go to great lengths to fulfill requests of hospice patients. Sometimes a wish requires additional assistance, as with Bonnie’s ride, and staff will reach out across Masonic Village’s campus and the community to give each patient a special memory. Listed below are just a few

examples: • Hospice staff took David Bryan fishing at the pond on campus and gave him a “Fisherman of the Year” certificate, which he hung on his apartment wall.

David Bryan, who passed • One patient asked to visit away in December 2011, his wife’s grave outside of with his catch.

New Holland. Staff escorted him to the cemetery and then drove past several of the houses where he once lived.

• Staff coordinated an anniversary dinner for a patient and her husband. They decorated a lounge, created an intimate ambiance with lighting and music, and prepared a delicious meal. They have also arranged for a woman, escorted by a nursing assistant, to attend a local wedding.

• A patient who was only at Masonic Village for three days before he died was able to spend one of those days visiting Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at his request.

• Staff recorded a patient’s life story on a DVD for him to share with family and others.

• The volunteer coordinator arranged the purchase of gift cards from GIANT Food Stores to buy ice cream, soda, pizza, subs, etc., based on residents’ requests.

• Patients enjoy monthly bus trips off campus to see animals, ranging from cows to alpacas. In the summer, the bus also stops for ice cream. Staff take patients in their wheelchairs to the Formal Gardens and the pond on Serpentine Road.

• A patient who always talked about nature – birds, flowers and the park in her hometown in Germany – was disappointed when cool weather prevented spring flowers from being planted outside her window. Landscape staff quickly planted hearty flowers outside her bay window.

• Hospice staff organized a remembrance service for residents who have lost adult children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and friends – a grief that is often not identified or mourned.

With assistance from the Pastoral Care and Music Therapy Departments, Hospice staff began a new tradition of remembrance whereby a bi-annual Service of Remembrance and Gratitude will be held in the spring and fall of each year. The next service is Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m., in the Masonic Health Care Center’s Roosevelt Assembly Room in Elizabethtown. If you have recently lost a loved one, whether he or she received care at Masonic Village or not, you’re invited to attend.

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Angels to the Rescue

More than 800 volunteers across the state give their time, talents and hearts to Masonic Villages’ Mission of Love. As part of National Volunteers Celebration Week, from April 21-27, staff thanked hundreds of volunteers who help to make Masonic Villages caring homes and working environments.

The Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9. Entertainer Danny Colingo performed. The residents received Volunteer Certificates and a raffle ticket to win prizes. They had hoagies, wraps, tomato and bean salad, and goodies.

“Volunteers are an essential part of making a community function,” Angela Hurst, director of recreation, said. “They can step in and handle things that we are unable to get to or complete.

Volunteers so graciously give of their time, which many of us may not have to give. They do a variety of things for our departments and our residents, and they improve the quality of life of others.

They are in a sense angels who come to our rescue!”

The Masonic Village at Elizabethtown recognized almost 500 volunteers and featured dessert and a concert by “Silver, Wood and Ivory” at its April 24 celebration in the Brossman Ballroom.

In the Roosevelt Assembly Room on April 25, 50 volunteers who

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown volunteers (l-r): Peg and Bill Thorpe and John and Deb Larsen. live in the Masonic Health Care Center and Freemasons Building enjoyed dessert and a concert by pianist Karl Hausman. This year’s theme “One is Silver … and the Other Gold!” represents how all volunteers are equally precious and beautiful while contributing their own uniqueness that makes them invaluable to our community.

To honor dedicated volunteers, Masonic Village at Sewickley held a “You Rock!” celebration for 120 volunteers on May 2.

Cahal Dunne serenaded guests, staff served them their choice of dessert and everyone received a jar of cookies as a token of appreciation.

A big “Thank You” to all Masonic Villages’ rockin’ volunteers!

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown volunteers, left (l-r): Bob and Rosemarie Carthew, Martha and Henry Gally, and Wils Kile. Center, Mary Ann and Jack Sucro. Right: Idabell Hill; Etta Irwin; Stacy Cathrall, recreation therapist; Ruth Hasenauer; and Lois McCulley.

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill volunteers, above (l-r): Sandy Shillen, George Ginther and Polly Levinson. Right, entertainer Danny Colingo.

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Masonic Village at Sewickley volunteers (l-r): Don Goetsch, John Daniels, Bill Nelson, Paul Fitting and Joanna Fitting. Right: Sherwood Lennartson and entertainer Cahal Dunne.

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Thanks a Million, Troops!

As a way to encourage and thank some of the 1.5 million troops who serve in the U.S. military, the participants at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s Adult Daily Living Center handmade more than a dozen red, white and blue greeting cards. The cards were distributed by A Million Thanks in time for Independence Day. Inside each card, a poem read: “As one who has been protected by men and women like you … I am ever grateful that you rose to the occasion.” A Bible verse offered a prayer for peace.

“We bring up our service men and women every once in a while as a topic of discussion, and our Participants of the Adult Daily Living Center, along with Vickie Brown, Adult Daily Living Center program director/nurse participants are always interested. They love making (standing far right), display the cards they made. cards for anyone, so they wanted to say ‘thank you’ in this way,” Vickie Brown, Adult Daily Living Center program director/nurse, said. “My hope is that some [troops] can answer the letters, and we can share those as a group activity.”

A Million Thanks is a year-round campaign to show appreciation for U.S. military men and women, past and present, for their sacrifices, dedication and service to our country through letters, emails, cards and prayers. The campaign has delivered more than 5.6 million letters since 2004.

The Ride of a Lifetime Bill Atherton, a World War II veteran and resident of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, has participated in the annual Elizabethtown Memorial Day parade for 25 years.

When he could no longer walk the route, he rode his patriotic scooter. This year, however, he wasn’t sure he’d make it at all.

With help from Masonic Village staff and community members, Bill made it to the parade, riding in a new convertible.

He even wore his original World War II uniform.

After the parade, fellow veteran Nick Somple offered him a ride in a jeep, and they drove to the American Legion, where Bill enjoyed a luncheon with other veterans.

“I’m thankful the community of Elizabethtown comes out to support this parade,” Bill said. “We should try to keep it going in remembrance of our brothers and sisters who left us, and remember what Memorial Day means.”

Bill served in the Army Air Corps from June 1944 to May 1946 in the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He was stationed on two freight ships in the South Pacific. The first ship he served on was part of a fleet of five ships caught in a typhoon in December 1944. His ship was the only one to survive the storm, and approximately 790 men and officers were lost.

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Village Happenings In Elizabethtown, the Masonic Village Travel Club presented a check to staff and youth in honor of the Masonic Children’s Home centennial. In front, members Roberta Ewing and Jean Betz are shown with Virginia Migrala, director of children’s services (center).

On April 9, the William Slater II Master Mason’s Club held its first-ever Past Master’s Night for residents in Sewickley.

Honorees included 18 men representing 14 Pennsylvania lodges and one New York lodge, with a total of 57 years of service. After dinner, guest speaker R.W. Past Grand Master Thomas Sturgeon discussed highlights of his term as Grand Master.

At the second annual Mega Yard Sale in the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown, residents and staff, including Holly Brooks, social worker, sold household items, food and homemade root beer floats.

The event raised $1,057 which will support resident neighborhoods and other Masonic-affiliated groups.

Elizabethtown resident Jack Heinze (left) and Vicki Gillmore, executive director (right), present a $15,000 check to Dr. Michael Worman (center), of the Elizabethtown Area Educational Foundation.

The foundation provides supplemental resources to enrich and enhance learning in the local school district.

At the sixth annual Enchanted Evening, held Feb. 27, residents in the Star Points Building personal care residence and Sturgeon Health Care Center were treated to an evening of elegance and entertainment.

Shown right, Marybelle Kimmy, Grace Peterson and Marian Lippert each had their photo taken before a scenic backdrop. The William Slater II Master Mason’s Club organized the event with the help and support of staff, volunteers, Masonic lodges and Order of the Eastern Star chapters.

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In Lafayette Hill, the annual Spring Bazaar featured many homemade items, baked goods, clothing and jewelry. Organized mostly by residents, the event raised lage. $4,156.51 for Masonic Vil ams, and Shown above, Nelson Willi tribute below, Jean Frishmuth, con their time to the bazaar.

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In Elizabethtown, the Lafayette East neighborhood donned green leis for an “Irish Flash Mob” on March 14. They gathered in the lobby of the Masonic Health Care Center to sing Irish songs. This was the first of several flash mobs throughout the year. A flash mob is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public area; perform a musical, dance or other act for a brief time; and then quickly disperse.

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Basketball Game in March.

Whitey graduated from Penn State in 1944. He and his wife, Arlene, and 15 friends attended the alumni game. Among his accomplishments on the court, Whitey played basketball for the NBA’s Baltimore Bullets for two seasons.

Dallas residents John and Eddie Bozette (shown right) donated a gazebo to Masonic Village and dedicated it in honor of the Rajah Shrine, where John served as Potentate in 1979. Just in time to relax in the summertime shade, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held in the villa neighborhood in late May. Shown above (l-r): Noah Davis, executive director; John; Joy Hubshman, marketing manager; Eddie; and Carolyn Bosak, executive assistant.

Jody Slaugh, purchasing assistant, and Rose Tivoli, environmental services and land management administrative assistant, volunteered to bring a Middle East folk dance class to Elizabethtown. On March 18, eight residents, who call themselves the Sands of Time dance team, modeled different styles of Middle East folk dance attire and performed for an audience. “They’re exercising and staying nimble, improving balance and strengthening muscles. ... They’re celebrating life!” Rose said.

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March 15 marked the grand re-opening of the Clubhouse Market in Elizabethtown. The enhanced space offers access to a greater variety of food, necessities and gifts at competitive prices. Above, John Gregson (in back); Carolyn Wright; Kathi Nasatka, coordinator of resident volunteer services; Audrey Stroup; and Vicki Gillmore, executive director.

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Health Update

by J. Kenneth Brubaker, M.D., C.M.D., medical director, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Red Wine: A Soldier in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Does red wine prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease as we age? Recent research studies demonstrated the relative risk of dementia was much lower in people who drank moderate amounts of red wine each day compared to those who drank none.

Antioxidants to the Rescue Researchers ascribe the health benefits of red wine to be related to polyphenols that appear to suppress brain cells’ ability to produce beta-amyloid precursor protein. Beta-amyloid is an abnormal brain protein which leads to Alzheimer’s disease. Red wine, such as cabernet, contains a wide variety of polyphenol compounds including phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins. These polyphenols are antioxidants which can play a significant role in the reduction of inflammation in the organs of our bodies. Unchecked inflammation can lead to more rapid decline in organ function as is observed in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease and kidney failure.

Additional research suggests a specific polyphenolic compound, resveratrol, which is found in red wine and many food products, may play an important role in the prevention of beta-amyloid. Resveratrol is a particularly powerful antioxidant found in high amounts in grape seeds and skins. Since this antioxidant has demonstrated a reduction in certain types of cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration and diabetes, it is reasonable to wonder if the red wine antioxidants, including resveratrol, can also reduce the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Research Shows …

In 2006, Dr. Wang Jun and his team studied female mice with genes that stimulate the production of amyloid-beta protein. The researchers separated the mice into three groups: one with access to water spiked with red wine, another with access to water spiked with ethanol and a third with access to only water (teetotalers). The mice were free to drink as much as they wanted for seven months.

The group which had red wine in their water drank an amount of wine equivalent to a 5 ounce glass of wine for women daily (moderate amount recommended by the USDA). After seven months of research,

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the three groups of mice were placed in a maze and challenged to find their way out. Those in the red wine group performed best. The mice in the ethanol group were not better at mastering the maze than the teetotalers.

Subsequently, the research group made the maze more complicated by flipping the finish line to the opposite side of the maze. The mice in the red wine group were quicker to adapt to the change. The mice in the ethanol and teetotaler groups “performed poorly” in the new maze.

The researcher then checked the brains of the mice for the development of beta-amyloid proteins. Higher levels of betaamyloid were seen in mice in the ethanol and teetotaler groups when compared to the decreased beta-amyloid found in the brain tissue of mice that consumed red wine.

The final piece of research involved the scientists dousing cabernet at moderate levels for human consumption on the building blocks of beta-amyloid protein. Instead of making beta-amyloid protein, those chemical building blocks formed a different type of protein that didn’t have the same harmful effects on the brain tissue as beta-amyloid protein.

What the Future May Tell Us While this research doesn’t confirm red wine antioxidants can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the results have led to a much larger research study in humans using the antioxidant resveratrol in a pill form. This study will be double blinded (nobody will know if the medication received was a placebo or the resveratrol), and will be conducted at 26 U.S. academic institutions affiliated with the Alzheimer’s disease cooperative study.

While we do not have the final answer to whether red wine prevents Alzheimer’s disease, we can conclude red wine could have some beneficial effects on the human brain if used in moderate amounts. However, there is more research evidence indicating that increased physical activity trumps red wine when it comes to the prevention or slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease as we age. Even though high quality red wine is tasty with dinner, exercise is certainly less expensive!

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Health Care Compliance at Masonic Villages The Foundation

The Next Step

Masonic Villages strives to remain at the Constant changes in health care require forefront of being an ethical organization. A regular attention and action by professionals formal compliance program has been in place in the health care field. To help mitigate for more than a decade, well before long-term compliance-related risks, Robin Dobson, chief care facilities were required to develop such compliance and strategic officer for Masonic programs.

Villages, passed the exam to become Certified Masonic Villages is committed to in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)®. demonstrating to residents, employees, the The accomplishment certifies Robin’s community and other health care providers, expertise in compliance processes and our strong obligation to honesty and responsible regulations which allows her to address corporate citizenship. This not only helps fulfill legal obligations. Health care compliance Robin Dobson duties to the government and private health includes issues such as Medicare and Medicaid care plans, but also ensures residents receive the highest quality reimbursement, quality of care, managed care, Occupational care possible.

Safety and Health Administration, HIPAA Privacy and What motivates Masonic Villages to place so much Security, licensure, and prevention and detection of legal emphasis on compliance? Organizational integrity. violations.

Organizational integrity describes the foundational values Robin believes her certification in the compliance that every one of Masonic Villages’ employees uses when profession is an extension of Masonic Villages’ commitment performing tasks which fulfill our Mission of Love. To ensure a to organizational integrity. “I am proud to be associated commitment to organizational integrity, employees’ actions are with an organization that makes every effort to ‘do the right guided by a Code of Conduct, to which each employee annually thing,’” she said. attests. These principles influence employees’ interactions and relationships with residents, health care providers, third party payors, contractors, consultants and one another.

Employee Wellness Initiatives Earn Gold Award Masonic Village at Elizabethtown’s employee wellness initiatives have resulted in healthier employees and steady health care costs, and have now earned a Gold Well Workplace Award! The award was presented by Lighten Up Lancaster County Coalition, in partnership with other local organizations.

Masonic Villages targets initiatives to identify wellness issues which directly affect its employees. While national health care costs rose 10 percent in 2012, Masonic Villages’ costs increased only 0.63 percent. Employee wellness initiatives include: • Packaging wellness programs around the six dimensions of wellness and healthy aging: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual and vocational.

• Branding wellness initiatives with a wellness mascot, Frogwell.

• Extending employee wellness initiatives to Masonic Village’s residents, Stacy Schroder, director of wellness and when appropriate. In Elizabethtown, a campus-wide theme, Enjoy Life prevention; Vicki Gillmore, executive director (holding award); and Claudia Stephens, chief Your Way in 2013, encourages collaboration. human resources officer

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100 REASONS TO CELEBRATE

A PHANTASTIC DAY Despite a widening run gap in favor of the away team, Citizens Bank Park roared with a chant started by 28 small voices … “Let’s go Phillies! Let’s go!”

In celebration of the Masonic Children’s Home’s 100th anniversary, 28 youth and nine staff joined donors and fraternal leadership at a Phillies baseball game on Sunday, May 5. They enjoyed royal treatment in a stadium suite, which offered a great view of the game and unlimited festive food.

The children’s excitement only grew when the Phillie Phanatic made a surprise appearance in the suite. The kids went crazy with laughter as the Phanatic sucked up popcorn and shot it out of his oversized nose like buttery confetti.

Several seats directly behind home plate were also provided, and R.W. Junior Grand Warden Gene Herritt took turns taking the children down to watch the game from the prime vantage point and to check out the dugout. The digital screen even wished the Masonic Children’s Home a Happy 100th Anniversary for the entire stadium to see!

The children also enjoyed the company of R.W. Grand Master Jay Smith; R.W. Senior Grand Warden Raymond Dietz; Tom Toscani, Masonic Villages board member and children’s home liaison; Bill Kingsbury, District Deputy Grand Master at large and Masonic Villages’ general counsel; and retired Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson. Tickets were generously provided by supporters of the children’s home.

ANNUAL YOUTH APPRECIATION DAY The celebration of the 100th anniversary continued at the 90th Annual Youth Appreciation Day on May 24, which

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featured all of the favorite yearly activities and more.

In the morning, the Masonic Children’s Home and Office of Gift Planning joined together to dedicate the Centennial Society Garden, which flows seamlessly from the Donor Recognition Garden and curves around the original garden’s iconic Meneley Bell.

The new garden recognizes all members of the Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society with their names engraved in the brick walkway. The three graduating seniors read the charter members’ names in appreciation for the role the donors play in their upbringing and future endeavors.

“Because of you, 40 young people are safe in a place they can call home, being cared for by people who are responsible and supportive, and who love them. They have hope and fulfilling futures because people like you truly care about them and believe in them,” Grand Master Smith said.

To conclude the dedication, the seniors and Grand Master Smith unveiled a beautiful sculpture resting on the edge of the garden. It depicts three children dancing as a symbol of how donors have given new life to generations of youth through the Masonic Children’s Home.

At the awards program, youth were recognized for everything from scholarship and good behavior to creativity and athleticism. Grand Master Smith had the pleasure of announcing that the youth will vacation in Disney World to commemorate the centennial year with an experience the children will remember for a lifetime.

To complete the program, guests saw a beautiful video of

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Michael, Cole, Thea and Grand Master Jay Smith in the Centennial Society Garden. the three seniors’ years at the children’s home and heard from seniors Cole, Michael and Thea.

Inspired by his love of sports and listening to basketball games on the radio, Cole will pursue a mass communications degree at Bloomsburg University. He hopes to work in sports broadcasting or host his own sports talk radio show. He also dreams of writing and publishing a book. Cole moved to the children’s home in fourth grade. His advice to his friends in his speech is evidence of the man he has become: “Observe and take in the world around you. ... When you stop and really look, I promise that it will make you a happier person. Also, don’t ever give up on your dreams and aspirations. If you work hard and believe, good things will come of it.”

Since moving to the children’s home, Michael said: “I’ve had the chance to meet interesting and helpful people. The memories I’ve had here during my past four years have been crazy and really good ones.” He plans to build on his natural knack for computers by pursuing an associate’s degree in informational technology and networking/security at Central Penn College.

Inspired by her youngest brother, who has a stutter, Thea will pursue speech pathology and audiology at Bloomsburg University. “My little brother is someone I care for very much, and it made sense for me to help others like him,” Thea said.

“I want to be the type of person who people will remember for how I made them feel through comfort and help.” She moved to the Masonic Children’s Home in ninth grade.

These seniors have the opportunity to pursue higher education because of funding from generous donors and the Masonic Homes - Patton School Alumni Association.

Later in the day, Cole, Michael and Thea planted a tree

at the Masonic Children’s Home in recognition of their lasting impact on the community in which they grew up and in honor of the many people who helped them to achieve so much.

GARDEN PLAQUE UNVEILING On June 20, Jim Stark, and his wife, Fran, joined two of their children, Sandra Shields and Tracy Gambino, for an intimate plaque unveiling ceremony at the Masonic Children’s Home Donor Recognition Garden.

The Starks gave a major gift to the children’s home in memory of their son, James “Jim” William Stark Jr., who entered eternity on Nov. 23, 2012. During the ceremony, Rev. A Preston Van Deursen, director of pastoral care and Masonic Children’s Home alumnus, shared words of comfort and admiration for this philanthropic family who has given generously to the Masonic Children’s Home. A bagpiper played “Amazing Grace” throughout the service.

MASONIC CHILDREN’S HOME CENTENNIAL SOCIETY The Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society recognizes donors who have made a commitment by including the children’s home in their Will or Trust or by purchasing a charitable gift annuity and naming the fund as its beneficiary.

Members of the Masonic Children’s Home Centennial Society are invited to the annual Donor Dinner and Youth Appreciation Day. In addition to their names being permanently engraved in the garden, these donors have the choice of receiving a personally autographed baseball from retired Phillies pitcher Bro. Larry Christenson or retired Pirates shortstop Bro. Dick Groat.

Please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454 or giving@masonicvillages.org if you would like to become a member of this special society of individuals who have made the commitment to endow our children for the next 100 years. View a video about life at the children’s home at www.masonicchildrenshome.org/centennial.html.

Thea, Grand Master Jay Smith, Tom Toscani, Virginia Migrala, Michael and Cole at the tree planting ceremony.

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Tech Tips

by David Koppel, web programmer

Browsing for Browsers Today it seems like every company, person and even animal has a website, and there is a tremendous amount of information available on the Internet. However, there is an unsung hero of the Internet which makes this all possible: the web browser.

Every time you look at a website, whether it is on your desktop computer, laptop, cell phone, tablet or eReader, you are using a web browser (or just “browser,” for short).

It is difficult to tell which browser is the most popular (different sources provide conflicting statistics), but there are five names that account for the vast majority of browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera.

For many years, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was the clear leader. However, Mozilla’s Firefox and, more recently, Google’s Chrome browsers have caught up in popularity.

Apple’s Safari browser is not as popular, although chances are excellent that if you’ve ever used a Mac computer or an iPhone, you’ve seen the Safari browser. The independent Opera browser has a small but dedicated following.

None of this really tells us about what a browser does, though, or why it is important.

A browser manages how you interact with the World Wide Web (that’s what the “www” at the beginning of website addresses stands for), and is responsible for displaying each web page you visit.

Web pages are actually fairly complicated chunks of information that are displayed using something called “HTML” (which stands for Hyper Text Markup Language).

By itself, HTML isn’t particularly useful when you are sitting at your computer trying to find out what time a store opens or when you want to check your bank account balance.

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However, your browser can take that HTML and convert it into the websites you are accustomed to seeing.

Browsers can also help find the websites you want. Some browsers use the term “bookmarks;” others “favorites.” Either way, they are managed by your browser and are very helpful for keeping track of, and quickly returning to, your most frequently used websites.

Add-on programs can further enhance your browsing experiences, whether it is toolbars that keep your favorite search engine always accessible or enhanced security tools such as integration with your virus protection software (you do use virus protection software, right?).

There’s not really too much to set the browsers apart from each other; for the most part, it boils down to personal preference. All of them will display the same web pages (although not every web page will look exactly the same in each browser), all of them will give you various options to improve your web browsing experience (such as making the text on pages bigger, storing your favorite pages or allowing you to customize with add-on programs or toolbars) and all of them are free.

Don’t feel tied down to the browser which came standard on your desktop computer, laptop or tablet. Better yet, you can have more than one browser at a time, so you can try them all and pick which one you like best. Visit each browser’s website for a free download.

Do you have a computer-related question for David Koppel, web programmer? He may respond to your question in one of his Tech Tips articles to benefit all of us trying to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology. Email your questions to pr@masonicvillages.org.

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Cooking Up Some Fun It’s easy to find a new recipe, buy the ingredients and add it to your weekly dinner menu. Re-creating a gourmet recipe as easily and perfectly as a professionally-trained chef is another story.

At Irem Clubhouse’s recent Chef Cooking Demonstrations, community members and Masonic Village at Dallas residents have been learning first-hand how to make sautéed veal sorrentino with a Madeira wine reduction or delectable cod cakes with a coulis sauce (roasted red pepper, garlic, fresh basil, cream and chicken stock). Executive Chef Dale Lewis, with the help of Chef Michael Aritz, teaches attendees how to create a delicious appetizer, entrée and dessert step-by-step, while they each enjoy their own plate of the savory cuisine. Everyone receives a copy of the recipes to try at home.

“Sometimes recipes seem intimidating, but once you see how simple cooking can be, you may become braver in the kitchen,” Dale said.

The first of four demonstrations was held in January. At the most recent demonstration on June 19, Dale prepared tequilamarinated grilled shrimp, succulent sweet-rub rib-eye steak, and grilled sweet pears with Stilton and wine port sauce for dessert.

“I try to relate to your average person who may not have a lot of time to cook a gourmet meal every night, but wants to make something special for family and friends,” Dale said. “The key is to have a well-stocked pantry – necessary ingredients like olive oil and spices. And make sure you follow the recipe carefully.”

Dale also advises to keep your favorite cookbook and

Photo credit: The Times Leader

Irem Clubhouse Chef Michael Aritz shows a chipotle avocado relish to residents Dr. John and Barbara Kolchin (left) and Eddie and John Bozette (right) at the second cooking demonstration.

Executive Sous Chef John Reno and Executive Chef Dale Lewis

recipes handy and organized. He doesn’t use a cookbook every day, but he often references one for ideas. Even the best chefs have their sources of inspiration.

Residents Dr. John and Barbara Kolchin have attended all of the demonstrations. Participants of the resident meal plan since 2010, they already enjoyed Irem Clubhouse’s cuisine, so when they saw a flyer for the cooking demonstrations, they signed up to learn some tricks of the trade.

“All the demonstrations were excellent – we learned about kitchen utensils we had not used, and about spices we had never heard of or used,” John said. “Hints on preparation of foods and the use of different condiments were also mentioned. All the meals were beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. We are now looking forward to the next one!”

They haven’t tried cooking the recipes themselves, but distributed copies to many friends outside of Masonic Village.

Dale had an interest in food and cooking from a young age, long before the Food Network and television shows like “Top Chef” had a huge following. When the time came to choose a career, he decided to follow his heart and stomach. He attended Luzerne County Community College, East Stroudsburg University and the University of Houston. He has worked at Irem Clubhouse since 2010, has been a chef for 22 years and taught at Keystone College. Cooking runs in his family, as his twin brother, Doyle, also is a chef.

“The Irem Clubhouse has become our favorite place to dine and our favorite place to entertain,” John said. “The clubhouse enhances the lifestyle at the Masonic Village at Dallas.”

Look for details about future cooking demonstrations on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IremClubhouse.

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A Caring Pair

Pat Trautmann and George Ginther moved to Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill for the close-knit sense of community it offered, which was especially appreciated when each of them lost their spouse. What they never expected was to be inviting the community to their wedding.

“Neither one of us could have imagined this happening to us at this time in our lives,” George said.

Pat (who now goes by Patricia K. Ginther) and George were casual friends at first. They saw each other at dinner and greeted one another in the hallways. Pat’s husband, Henry, passed away shortly after moving to Masonic Village in September 2009. George, a resident since 2004, lost his wife in 2010.

After George’s wife passed away, Pat made it her mission to get him to laugh again. “I could feel his sadness across the dining room,” she said. “I knew I could get him to laugh, and

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I did. From the beginning, I drew him in. And now, even the dinky things I do crack him up. We’re nuts.”

They went on their first date in 2012, although it wasn’t a traditional meeting. Pat received a phone call from George on July 31 asking if she’d like to go to the grocery store with him. “I said, ‘Sure!’ and we’ve joked about it as our ‘first date’ ever since,” she said.

Their “second date” was more serendipitous, but equally non-traditional. The day after their trip to the grocery store, Pat awoke to find her freezer slightly ajar, with melting contents dripping on the kitchen floor. She called George.

He came right over, turned off the circuit breaker and helped clean up the mess.

They quickly discovered they both enjoy interacting with and caring for others. George helps transport individuals residing in the health care area around campus and visits with them. Pat, a retired nurse, is constantly caring for others and visiting those who are ill or unable to leave their apartments.

“We were both independently caring for people before we met,” George said. “Now, we do it together. It was Pat’s willingness to help other people that I found so attractive. As it turns out, neither of us was looking for company – it just happened. I feel we were directed by God.” “George is a very kind and caring man,” Pat said. “He is much more devout than I am, and that is an attraction for me.

He’s very bright, too.”

On Oct. 15, 2012, they went to a jewelry store and bought rings together, symbolizing their engagement. On May 4, 2013, Pat and George were married at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, located right behind Masonic Village.

“Pastor Todd opened his comments saying, ‘This is the oldest couple I’ve ever married,’” Pat said. “We all had a good laugh.”

About 45 friends and family members attended the ceremony. Pat’s family includes three sons, several grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and George’s family includes four sons and six grandchildren. Everyone gathered for a luncheon at Masonic Village. That evening, Pat and George invited residents and staff for coffee and cake, and

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about 75 people joined them.

“We were really pleased with the wedding,” Pat said.

“It turned out exactly the way we wanted. Staff knocked themselves out for us. We wanted it to take place in our home and include as many people as possible.”

The day also marked George’s birthday. During the reception, Pat asked the soprano soloist who sang during their wedding ceremony to stand behind George (unbeknownst to him) and belt out “Happy Birthday.”

They headed to the Poconos for their honeymoon before returning to home sweet Masonic Village, which they now have one more reason to love.

“The care is on the top of my list,” Pat said of what she likes best about Masonic Village. “I like that we can meet different people and make new friends. There are plenty of

things to do if you want to, and the food is delicious.”

“I’ve observed a handful of retirement communities,” George said. “Some are pretty big, but here, we live under one roof like a big family. I’ve inherited many brothers and sisters. It’s a wonderful place to be. Masons take good care of the facility and us.”

George was made a Mason in 1951, serving as Worshipful Master of Crescent Lodge No. 493, Philadelphia, in 1958.

He transferred membership to Fritz Lodge No. 308, Conshohocken, after moving to Masonic Village, and has raised 10 brethren in the last several years.

For two people who already cherished their home, having someone to share each day and moment with is just icing on the wedding cake for Pat and George.

Lafayette Hill Addition Becomes Even More Impressive To help meet the evolving needs of the community and to expand our Mission of Love, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill plans to modernize its current façade and add an adjoining apartment building.

Because of market trends, a desire to be fiscally responsible and the interest in these new apartments, the board of directors decided to add a fourth floor and expand the original scope of construction from a 60,000+ square foot project with 45 apartments to an 80,000+ square foot addition with 60 apartments.

“Adding the fourth floor to the apartment building during the original construction is more cost effective than initiating a second construction project at a future date,” Joseph E. Murphy, chief executive officer, said. “These savings ultimately benefit our residents and employees by ensuring that Masonic Village maintains its reputation for high quality and financial security.”

A recent survey revealed that many prospective residents have an interest in a one-bedroom/den accommodation, and the enhanced building project allows Masonic Village to offer two styles of one-bedroom/den apartments in addition to the previously planned one-bedroom and two-bedroom options.

With these changes, people who have already placed a deposit on their apartment of choice will have the first opportunity to select the new one-bedroom/den style.

Each apartment will have premium features such as a walk-in

closet, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a balcony or patio and convenient indoor access to a host of amenities. So residents can keep their personal space sacred while providing comfort for guests, the one-bedroom and one-bedroom/den accommodations include one and a half bathrooms, and the two-bedroom apartments have two bathrooms.

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2014; however, prospective residents can lock in this year’s entrance fee by reserving today.

NEW REFERRAL PROGRAM If residents know someone who may enjoy a brand new apartment in Lafayette Hill – or life at any Masonic Village community – they can now earn credit toward their monthly service fee by referring new retirement living residents! Residents can earn a one-time $25 credit for referring people who tour and a one-time $75 credit for people who move in.* This is an ongoing program with no limit to the number of people residents can refer.

Contact your local marketing department for a referral card and details.

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A Call to Service, Family and Community

First Lieutenant Robert Holliday, far left, with his World War II flight crew.

Thanks to generous donations from two residents, the Masonic Village at Sewickley’s Clubhouse Assembly Room has been renovated, enabling more people to gather for church services, special events, movies and much more.

The project began in the summer of 2012 and concluded in December. The room was expanded and can now accommodate an additional 50 people. Previously, during large events, the number of people who attended had to be limited. The renovation also created two new storage spaces, one for tables and chairs and one for the items used each Sunday for church.

“The renovation has enhanced the church experience for our residents with the addition of the beautiful stained glass window,” Eric Gross, executive director, said. “The expansion has also allowed us to increase the number of people who can attend events that we hold throughout the year. The renovation has been positively received by residents.”

To address problems with sound in the room, which resulted even with the use of an assistive hearing system, staff installed a digital sound system and upgraded the speakers. The former video projector was dated, had poor picture quality and was too small for the room, making movie subtitles difficult to read. Staff installed a high definition projector, appropriately sized for the space, raised the screen and went to a

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The stained glass window donated in memory of Freda Holliday. wide-screen format (16-by-9 feet) which makes it easier to read subtitles. A donor who wishes to remain anonymous contributed the audio and visual equipment.

“The improved video system has enhanced the movie watching experience for residents and has improved the ability for residents to see slides that are shown for presentations,” Eric said. “The audio system enhancement now gives all residents the ability to consistently hear the sound regardless of the meeting or event that is taking place.”

Robert Holliday donated the beautiful stained glass window in the Assembly Room in memory of his wife, Freda, who passed away on April 26, 2011. Robert and Freda were married for 68 years, and they have two children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They moved to Masonic Village in 2004, where they enjoyed hosting friends in their backyard, bowling and playing bridge.

Before Robert met Freda, he received his commercial pilot license. When World War II started, pilots were in demand, so he joined the Army Air Force. He signed up, took all the physicals and tests and was accepted before his 26th birthday, which was the age limit at the time.

By 1944, he was flying overseas and completed 65 missions to Europe. He was discharged in August 1945.

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“I think flying was his passion,” his daughter, JoAnne Beckwith, said. “He has kept in touch with his 391st bomber group.”

After returning home from Europe, Robert joined the Pennsylvania Air National Guard where he was named lieutenant colonel and served until 1970. In 1955, he started the R.L. Holliday Company, which represented manufacturers and supplied non-destructive testing equipment. He remained with the business for 57 years. His son, Richard, runs the company.

Robert’s gift not only enhances worship services, but all events for residents, family members and visitors at Masonic Village at Sewickley. Another donor’s generosity further enhances people’s experience regardless of hearing or vision impairments. The Assembly Room now truly serves as communal space for all.

Another addition to the Assembly Room, Joe Manzinger, his children and their spouses donated a Christ Candle for use during Sunday worship services in honor of B.J. Manzinger because “she has been a light to them, as a wife and mother,” Rev. Tim Reichard, director of pastoral care, said. The Christ Candle, also known as the Pascal Candle, symbolizes both the risen Christ as the light of the world and his presence among his people. “This candle also reminds us of the light of Christ which is in each one of us; the light that Jesus told us is not to be hidden, but is to be displayed for everyone to see,” Rev. Tim said. Right, Joe and B.J. Manzinger are shown with the candle.

How Will You Be Remembered?

Preparing to Leave Your Legacy

The desire to be remembered for what you have done to help others is powerful. When you support your family, community and charitable organizations, you can transform lives and make a difference in the world. As you grow older, it is not uncommon to desire to create a plan of how you intentionally want what you have accumulated during your lifetime to be used by others in a manner consistent with your values. In other words: you need to develop a “Legacy Plan.”

Legacy Planning is a process whereby you make a deliberate assessment of your values in life and then set out to put together an estate plan to distribute your assets accordingly. Ultimately, the preparation and implementation of this plan should reflect what is important in your life and protect the well-being of your family.

At the Masonic Villages, the Office of Gift Planning has developed a Legacy Planning Program for its residents

and friends. This one-hour workshop guides you through the process of determining your own values, preparing a plan respecting those values and being properly remembered.

These workshops are being conducted at our Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill and Sewickley locations. We also plan to roll the program out in various parts of the country during the year. If you cannot make the workshop but desire to do a self-study development of your Legacy Plan, you may contact our office for materials. Furthermore, both gift planning and legal staff are available to help you in the creation and development of your Legacy Plan.

If you are interested in attending a Legacy Planning workshop, receiving information on preparing a Legacy Plan or discussing a Legacy Plan with a staff person, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 1-800-599-6454 or return the enclosed business reply envelope.

Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-599-6454. 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, 1-800-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 1-888-236-6167.

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 1-888-830-4989. 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, 1-800-732-0999. 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 tollfree number for Washington residents: 1-800332-4483. 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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Bleiler Caring Cottage Celebrates 15 Years In the Beginning ...

In 1998, a cottage on the campus of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, with a spacious living room, comfortable beds and a beautiful view from the picture window, became a home away from home for up to eight adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities while their caregivers received respite time. At the time, it was the only in-house, respite care facility in Lancaster County.

During its first year, the program had 35 guests for respite services. In early 1999, the program began accepting individuals for permanent residential care, and by 2000, Masonic Village decided to transform the program entirely into permanent residential care.

This decision provided continuity for the residents living there.

The home became known as the Masonic Residential Cottage.

Masonic Village residents Ken and Elaine Bleiler, whose daughter, Debbie, has resided at the cottage since 1999, provide generous donations for the residence. In 2005, the cottage became known as the Bleiler Caring Cottage in recognition of their ongoing support. Among other contributions to the cottage, Elaine gives all the profits from her 37-year-old business, “Creations by Open Hands,” through which she crafts and sells beautiful handmade angel pins.

Life at the Bleiler Caring Cottage Today The residents of the Bleiler Caring Cottage range from 42 to 65 years of age. They receive 24-hour support services from experienced staff which enable them to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in their home and community. The cottage provides an interactive, stimulating environment focused on the adults’ developmental

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goals and enhancing their self-esteem, recognizing their talents and exploring their creativity. The residents have the opportunity to work during the day if they choose.

Daily programming includes household chores, instruction in daily living skills, community integration, optional attendance at the Adult Daily Living Center and participation in the religious worship of choice. Residents enjoy creative arts, dancing, music, swimming, walking and other fitness opportunities, and recreational and educational trips. Members of Masonic Village’s Resident Art Association provide art lessons, and cottage residents created artwork which adorns the walls of the recreation room.

Eighty percent of the residents in the Bleiler Caring Cottage receive state funding. This year, the state budget experienced a 20 percent cut in funding for people with intellectual developmental disabilities. This translates into a significant reduction of monetary support available to the residents of the Bleiler Caring Cottage – support for which there is already significant competition. When public funding is cut, providers, such as the Masonic Village’s Bleiler Caring Cottage, cannot rely on other revenue streams like insurance or private payments.

This means that in order to continue to provide top quality services for the next 15 years and into the future, we must seek the support of generous donors. If you would like more information on how you can help, please contact the Office of Gift Planning tollfree at 800-599-6454.

If you would like to bless a loved one with an angel creation in support of the Bleiler Caring Cottage, contact Elaine Bleiler at 717-361-3854. Many varieties of pins are available, including a special Order of the Eastern Star design.

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Memorial Gifts Feb. 1 - April 30, 2013

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, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 800-599-6454, 717-367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillages.org. Thank you.

We apologize for this error in the Spring 2013 issue of the Village Voice under the For the Love of Angels memorial gifts.

The following is the correct listing: Lester V. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Smith Jean R. Aiken Art and Shirley Rowley Henry (Hank) Allyn Elizabeth B. Allyn Emma S. Argue Ruth Acker Joyce A. Huffert Charles and Wendy Oyler Bill and Carol Ann Sleight Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barlet Dick and Jean Brumbach Ruth I. Batdorf Harold A. Batdorf Anthony Bauer Leota B. Bauer Harold W. Bedillion Sunset Lodge No. 623 Kenneth E. Beilstein Eureka Lodge No. 290 Sarah Bell John H. Wittmann Edward V. Bishop, Jr. Mary L. Bishop Louis Y. Blilie, Jr. Elizabeth J. Blilie Ray Bowers Vicki Gillmore Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brumbach Dick and Jean Brumbach Mary E. Bucks Harold and Jill Bucks Philip H. Chamberlin Alice Chamberlin Theresa Cherry Kenneth and Elaine Bleiler

Julia L. Siipple Faye G. Ecksel Walter and Carolyn Wright Bounce Media, LLC Howard A. Clark Perry S. Ecksel James H. Clark Antoinette M. Nolek William Cooper Bert and Laura Roth Hackenburg Mount Moriah Brent W. Emrick Lodge No. 19 Robert Burns Lodge No. 464 Raymond D. Copeland Stephen L. Farmer Doric Lodge No. 630 Sunset Lodge No. 623 LeRoy E. Cornell Harry and Dorothy Fisher Ruth Cornell Bill and Judy Fisher Mary Cotter Virginia (Jean) R. Frankhouser Friendship Chapter No. 551, William R. and Elsie N. Culp O.E.S. Ed and Rowena Morelock Robert I. Craighead Thomas and Geraldine Palestine-Roxborough Lodge Werner No. 135 Frances (Peg) M. Weymer Phil Daubert Charles C. Frazier Vicki Gillmore Caroline S. Frazier Jack and Udean Davis Rudolph A. Freudig Julie Givre David W. Freudig Nancy H. DePrefontaine Richard W. Gable, Sr. Kevin and Janeen

Anna R. Gable DePrefontaine Pauline L. Gehman Walter and Leslie

Armando J. and Elizabeth E. DePrefontaine Roberto Michael and Becki Wacker Chemicals Dolhanczyk Robert J. and Judy D. Yost Timothy and Robin Gruber Russell B. and Mary Ellen PJM Interconnection Gehris Robert A. and Michele D. Marilyn E. Sheldon Witmyer Jack L. Gillmore Cornelius DeYoung Vicki Gillmore Zellamarie McDougall Ralph H. Greenawalt William W. Dickinson Keith L. Greenawalt Chartiers Lodge No. 297 Harvey and Catharine Greiss Elizabeth (Betty) F. Duckett Gary and Donna Bowers Robert C. Duckett Jack V. Haas Loretta M. Duckett Thomas and Geraldine Robert C. Duckett Werner Archie Dunn Arthur and Dorothy Wert William A. Dunn Carl E. and Neda Mae Wert Ruth M. Eckert Lorma (Shorty) Harshbarger Art and Shirley Rowley Bob and Carole Irwin

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Jane Harting Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. Mary B. Henneman Mervin and Cathy Bowers Audrey J. Lowry Samuel and Joyce Nolt Ruth Hetrick Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. John O. Hewlett Donald and Jean Bolton Dale and Elvira Ebling Curtis D. Owens Jeffrey L. Palm Wilbur and Carol Rhodes Elizabeth W. Richards Elvin F. Silvius William H. Hoffman Doric Lodge No. 630 Frederick (Bud) B. Hummler, Sr. Nanci Haigh Bicking Coatesville Service Unit - Girl Scouts of Eastern PA Angelo and Dolly DePero Charles and Dorothy Goffer Robert and Jean Hailstone Bruce and Nancy Hodge Lisa Hummler and Jim Morrison Dallas L. Krapf Lockheed Martin AEHF Muncie Power Products, Inc Bernard and Alice Nagle George and Doris Peters Thomas E. Plank John E. Plower Peggy Puy Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sanderson F. Gene Shellenberger, Jr. Gregg and Michelle Shields Arnold and Joyce Sten Harry and Eleanor Weyman

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L. Paul Ilgen, Jr. Harvey W. Ilgen Aaron Jaffe Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Ann P. Gold Jerry and Barbara Polonsky Gerald E. Johns Irmgard Johns Bertha Jones Wilbert C. Jones John W. Katsafanas, Jr. James Katsafanas Rosalie I. King Hummelstown American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 Hummelstown American Legion Post 265 Jane King and Family PA Food Merchants Prudential Homesale Services Group Quittie Woods, Inc. Thomas R. Reinhold Jeff, Linda and Shirley Sonnon Jo Ann L. Worley Richard M. Kleintop Doris Jean Zettle Mary C. Knight Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Knight, III Morton A. Kolber Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Philip G. Koons Harry A. Houseman Lodge No. 717 Frank E. Krider, Jr. Eureka Lodge No. 290 Robert J. Kristoff Joan Kristoff Bartrum T. Labowitz Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 John (Jack) Leakey Jody L. Leakey John S. Levan, Sr. Joseph and Mebane Stolfi Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Teats John H. and Irma B. Lewis John H. and Carolyn Lewis, Jr. Dominick Lizzi David A. McCormick

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Anna J. Lohoefer Jack and Jean Badger Philip J. and Jane DeAngelis Robert and Phyllis Hall Margaret Macready John and Helen McGrody Nickolas and Diane

Misciagno Louis and Rose Potter Margaret Soulier Carl and Dorothy Strahl Friedrich J. Wenz Thomas Lunger Edward C. Kasten, Sr. Carl Martin Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Lorrayne S. Martin Evelyn S. Seekamp Mary Masters Al and Carmella Sames Helen Veneski Carol Welconish Audrey J. McBride Lisa M. McBride Alice McCarroll William and Alberta Anderson Barbara A. Menear Donald E. Menear Paul E. Meyers Donald C. Meyers Richard J. Mohra Eureka Lodge No. 290 Vernon W. Morton Jack and Lynn Eschrich Maiorana Family Your Mother George J. Balsley Mildred Muffley William K. Muffley Ethel M. Myers Joyce Myers-Brown Emmeline Narehood Dennis and Barbara Narehood Marvin R. Newpher Matthew J. Blanski Greenbank Civic Association, Inc. Jeffrey A. Hoffman Brian and Kim Levan Carl and Janet Levan George and Annabelle Reider James and Diane Sorokach

James C. Nickle Thomas and Terry Kamerzel Murray W. Overstreet, Jr. Adelene R. Bay Your Parents Donald B. Morgan Joyce E. Polonchak Richard P. and Helen M. Bard Euramax, Inc. - Fabral Division Gregg, Terri and Casey Roos Joseph and Patricia Sabatine Charles W. Potter Franklin-St. John’s Trinity Lodge No. 221 Jean Rhein John and Robin Blumer Donald and Diane Fabian Edward Faust Agnes Ferry Joan Foster Floyd and Nancy Freyermuth Robert Heil Michael P. and Jean M. Henry Josephine Kawalkin Tim and Carol Kumpf Calvin and Colleen Langhurst Clarence and Margie Lewis Bob and Mary Lynne Lorch Dennis and Jean Manchor Tim and Jill McGibbney Frank Naples and Joanne Pat and Jane O’Neil Vincent and Deborah Polito Dorothy Rupinsky Harold and Virginia Shaffer Lillian B. Sanders C. Vernon Sanders Jabez and Jennie Seamens Howard R. and Donna Seamens Walter Dale Seese Dorothy A. Seese Mary M. Sellers Mary L. Yeager Eileen F. Shanor Dianne V. Daugherty Dale A. and Jo Ann Perry and Family James V. and Diane Seifert and Son Jeffrey L. and Susan Seifert and Family

Village Voice

Doris Smith Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. Milton Sommer Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Mary A. Spallone Joseph E. Spallone Dolores S. Stevenson Harry and Joan Borie John and Debra Holtz Wiley and Beryl Parker James E. Stevenson, III Bessie M. Stewart Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. Paul J. Stewart Eureka Lodge No. 290 Margaret D. Strube Hans L. Strube Mildred G. Traister Lakeport Garden Club Edna Verlender Friendship Chapter No. 551, O.E.S. Philip A. Walker J. Robert Taylor Herman and Blanche Walters David W. Bechtel Wilbur (Bud) E. Weaver Harriet Dawn Christmas Elizabethtown Chapter Order of DeMolay Donald and Joan Grier Henry F. McKonly, Jr. Don M. White Joseph Weiner Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Beatrice A. Whitmer Marc and Ann Falcinelli Joseph H. Wiseman Southampton Square Club James M. Wybar Southampton Square Club Harry F. Zeigler Bill and Grace Morton Jean Wick Joseph S. Zimmerman Eureka Lodge No. 290

Honorarium Gifts Feb. 1 - April 30, 2013

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.

Barbara E. Adams Harold and Jill Bucks Bleiler Caring Cottage Sham R. Bajina Masonic Children’s Home 100th Anniversary Rooster’s Woodworking Shop

MVE Social Workers Harry C. and Carolyn Thomas Gregg D. McBride Lisa M. McBride Virginia H. Reed James and Ginger Miller

William M. and Gilda Sayres Wendy Riggall Phyllis E. Speicher Barbara S. Thompson William E. Young Florence Y. Methlie

Hospice Care Memorial Gifts Feb. 1 - April 30, 2013

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.

Janet W. Baily Lititz United Methodist Church - Koinonia Class Edna M. Barnes Vicki Gillmore Paul N. Brubaker J. Kenneth and Pamela Brubaker Donald L. Hines Theresa Cherry Ned and Phyllis Masenheimer

Harriet Dawn Christmas McBride Family Thomas S. Merwin Barber Family Lorraine Giannetti Margaret Giannetti Kurtz Bros.

Kurt L. Murray John and Marybeth Raidy Alexander Wood

Fresh Fruits &Vegetables Find Us on Facebook & see what we’re picking today.

John (Jack) S. Reese Family of John (Jack) S. Reese Vicki Gillmore Joyce Roberts Mary Anne Klemkosky Wilbur (Bud) E. Weaver A. Henry Schwab Wilbur R. Weaver Marguerite M. Wert Linden S. Ballard Ruth Jeanne Bream

Donald and Linley Conroy Richard and Kimberly Fraley Edward B. and Marjorie A. McCartney Donald E. Miller Jerry D. Miller Karyl A. Thomas Elvin and Judith Wert Morris and Pamela Worley

Direct From the Farm to You Harvest Schedule Sweet corn, tomatoes, cantaloupes, peaches, plums, apples and much more

MasonicVillage FARM MARKET

Hours: Mon. - Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun., noon to 4 p.m. (June - August) 717-361-4520 • MVfarmmarket.com • Located on the grounds of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Summer 2013

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USO Show In salute to the greatest generation, residents of the Masonic Village at Sewickley put on a USO Tribute Show on April 17. The show included stand up by “Bob Hope,” advertising jingles from the World War II era, personal stories about military service and other acts, and ended with a 16-piece dance band.

An 18-person committee of residents planned all the details of the show, which also included red, white and blue décor and memorabilia from a retired National Guard serviceman who was stationed at the Blairsville Armory. About 130 residents attended the event.

Masonic Villages One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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Emily Albeck, Lois Schwalm and Rose Miner

Don Brainerd and Tom Stephenson

Monika Daley and Herb Wolstoncroft

Autumn Day 2013 Mark Your Calendar

Saturday, September 21 Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Lou Seifarth, Ross Reynolds, John Seifarth, Ruth Devlin, Chuck Paisley, Marlene Moisey, Mildred “May” Daniels, John Daniels and Bob Poxon (seated).

For Handicap and Bus Parking Only Name _______________________________________________ Lodge/Chapter No. ________ Number of Adults ________

Number of Children ________

Address ____________________________________________ City _______________________ State _______ Zip _________  Handicap Parking permit (enclose self-addressed stamped envelope)

 Charter Bus

Return to: Autumn Day One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

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