A December To Remember

Our Mission Dignity in Life

Our Vision Quality Life

Quality Care

Excellent Teams

Outstanding Facilities

Quality Reputation

Stewardship

Our Values Serving

Integrity

Teamwork

Excellence

-Nondiscrimination Policy-

It is the policy of South Haven that no resident or employee be discriminated against because of age, sex, creed, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We are here to serve you!

Administrator……….………..…Jalene Carpenter

Assist. Director of Nursing...Rebecca Skowronski

Dietary Supervisor………………......Kali Pfeiffer

Director of Nursing…..………..…..…Tammy Cox

Environmental Services Coordinator. Ray Sousek

Guest Relations….……...…..….…Marcia Frahm

Life Enrichment Assistant……..…Sabrina Little

Life Enrichment Coordinator.…...Collene Vanek

MDS Coordinator….………….…Michele Kapple

MDS Coordinator….…..……..…..….Mel Ludvik

Memory Support Coordinator………Ana Wood

Office Manager……..…………….…Lois Happel

People Development Coordinator.. Erin Hawkins

Social Services….…………….….…Holly Hansen

Spiritual Support…………….……..Mary Mittan

Sr Resource Specialist….………….…Linda Maly

You can reach us at 402-443-3737.

January 2015

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December was full of new and old traditions

at South Haven. Residents helped with the

decorating plans and the making of many of

the decorations. Residents, families, and

staff helped deck the halls and resident

rooms. The sights and sounds of Christmas

were everywhere!

South Haven participated in this year’s

Holiday Tour of Homes. During the Tour a

Holiday Boutique was also held at South

Haven. Our residents enjoyed having the

many visitors during the tour and the

opportunity to browse or shop.

The Alden Neighborhood hosted their Annu-

al Christmas Dinner. Soup, sandwiches and

desserts were enjoyed by all. After dinner,

guests and residents joined in singing

Christmas Carols.

South Haven’s Family Christmas Soup Din-

ner was well attended. The building was full

of laughter, smiles and chatter. Santa and

Mrs. Claus took time to stop at South Haven

too!

Carolers have been a special treat for the

residents. A big thank you to all!

Our Annual Christmas Variety Show,

performed by staff, produced many smiles

and laughs. Look for pictures in the February

Newsletter.

The Reliance Neighborhood hosted their

Annual Open House on Christmas Eve.

Wassail, hot chocolate and Christmas goodies

were served. Several evening drives were

taken to see Christmas lights.

Want to make a

difference for your loved one? If you

are a family member of a South Haven

Resident, please join us at

our Family Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 21st

at 5 pm.

Join Us At...

South Haven’s Monthly

Community Breakfast & Coffee

Friday, January 2nd 8:30 am to

9:30 am

In Memory…

In this difficult time

when we’ve lost

someone we’ve

held so close,

the employees of

South Haven would

like to convey their

heartfelt sympathy.

We Remember….

Arnnie Robinson

Nina Geiler

Welcome to…

Marjorie Vanek

Pat Miller

Rachel Sutton

Good Luck to…

Leroy Andresen

Lori Kammer

Howard Pearson

Neighborhood News

Lakemont Plans were made for the decorating of our neighborhood. It was fun to help or watch the decorating.

We have especially enjoyed all the

carolers. Thank you!

Having our families come for the Family Soup Dinner was special.

Reliance

We decorated with our families and staff, Residents helped

make many of the decorations.

We will host our Annual Open House on Christmas Eve. We will be serving goodies, wassail

and hot chocolate.

Reliance Residents are looking forward to a fried chicken meal from Wahoo Super that will be

served on Christmas Eve

Alden

Our Family Christmas Soup Dinner and caroling was wonderful!

To celebrate the New Year we will have

kolaches and sparkling juice in champagne glasses.

All of the Alden staff have been trained

in the Buddies Forever, dementia training, program. In January we will begin discussing criteria for the “right”

staff.

The possibility of getting a different type of glass to use was discussed. The

glasses would be easier to use.

Sheridan Sheridan residents finalized their decorat-ing plans for the season. We also deco-

rated sugar cookies. The evening drives to view the Christmas lights has been very

popular!

As a group, we made gifts for the other residents in the building. We will be car-oling in the building and giving the gifts.

Our residents enjoyed having their fami-lies with them for the family soup dinner.

Birth Announcements

Luke Alan

Born September 17

5 lbs. 14 oz. 20”

Parents: Collene and Dale

Vanek

Crosby Nathan

Born December 14th

7 lbs. 7 oz. 20.5”

Parents: Jalene & Ryan

Carpenter

Ryan Daniel

5 lbs. 4 oz. 18.5”

Dylan Gene

6 lbs. 10 oz. 20”

The twins were born

December 15

Parents: Holly and Matthew

Hansen

Residents:

Jerry Eastin—January 18

Charles Ruzicka—January 25

Employees:

Taylor Gatewood—January 7

McKenze Anderson - January 10

JoAnn Johnson—January 13

Jacquie Fults—January 17

Tonya Schrock—January 24

Alexis Libal—January 31

Lakemont & Reliance

Beginning in January the Lakemont & Reliance

Neighborhoods will be sharing an “Evening Host”. The Evening

Host will help take orders, serve the meal, do refills and anything else

that will enhance the meal.