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by Dan Goodier, Executive Director
As this edition of Scenic Hills goes to print, I am looking out my office window at a beautiful June day…the kind that makes you want to go to a baseball game or lay on your back and imagine that clouds look like big furry animals (credit my grandkids for that image).
My message today is about something that is perhaps a bit hard to approach, but is nonetheless potentially very important. Have you ever considered leaving a gift for the CCHS Foundation in your estate? The common term for such a gift is a ‘legacy’ donation.
Such gifts come to us every once in a while. Sometimes they are larger and sometimes smaller, but each represents an incredibly thoughtful and generous recognition of the importance of the work that is performed by our valued staff and by our foundation.
In our foundation meetings, we have discussed that legacy giving deserves some sort of special recognition, and how we wish we could thank the person who left a gift in their will or other estate planning. However, once the gift giver has passed, we often have missed the opportunity to express our gratitude to the one who matters most…the person who looked far into their future and made a commitment to CCHS.
So let me take this opportunity to offer a broad and heartfelt THANK YOU TO ALL of you who have given to support the work of the CCHS Foundation.
Currently, we have a recognition display wall in CCH, between the solarium and the atrium rooms. I sometimes refer to this as our ‘wall of fame.’
In the near future, we will be developing a new and different way to publicly recognize your generosity and hopefully, further encourage others to support our foundation.
One special part of this tribute will be dedicated to our fledgling (and yet unnamed) legacy society. The idea for recognizing this important group of donors is simple: if you have planned ahead and intend to give a gift from your estate, we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to say thank you now, when we can personally honor your generosity.
A simple codicil document can make your wishes known. The process is surprisingly simple and we can assist as necessary, or provide a model codicil for you to discuss with your advisors.
Our foundation and our board of directors make consensus decisions regarding how any non-designated donations may be used. The common theme is that it be for the good of the people we serve.
If you have any questions regarding gift giving…especially the legacy gift strategy…please feel free to give me a call at 715-381-4210.
On behalf of the CCHS Foundation, let me again offer our sincere gratitude for your ongoing generosity. Enjoy the summer and please turn out for our foundation’s fantastic Sunset & Starlight St. Croix River Cruise event on Wednesday, July 26th!
GREETINGS TO ALL!
www.cchhudson.org • www.cchosceola.org Volume 2 - 2017
SCENIC HILLSChristian Community Homes and Services NewsletterServing Hudson & Osceola
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES RECOGNIZEDWe wish to congratulate and thank the following staff members who have or will celebrate an anniversary from July through October.
Executive Director Dan Goodier
CCHS in HudsonDIRECTORS:Operations / Mary EellsFinance / Janelle JohnsonFinancial Services / Debi MagerNursing / Jennie OrmanHuman Resources / Tina BurtonWinterGreen / Kathy O’ConnellPine Ridge / Brenda MagadanzDining Services / Kimberly Drexl
CCHS in OsceolaAdministrator / Julie Ludwig
DIRECTORS:Nursing / Deb BartzFinance / Janelle JohnsonFinancial Services / Debi MagerHuman Resources / Tina Burton
Editor / Shelly DeStasio
Scenic Hills is published every four months for the residents, families, employees, and friends of Christian Community Homes and Services.
Building on the Future Vision of Senior Living.
JULY 1 YEAR
Amy Fritsche – Hudson
Emalee Osborn – Hudson
Bobbi Ombui – Hudson
Ginny Bowman – Osceola
Sydney Paulson – Osceola
Kailynn Evert - Osceola
2 YEAR
Kaitlin Croes – Hudson
Anneliese Reer – Hudson
Kayla Stone - Osceola
3 YEAR
Jennifer Anco – Hudson
Camileah Lee – Hudson
5 YEAR
Abigail Gilbert – Hudson
9 YEAR
Jill Burton – Hudson
Scott Pechacek - Hudson
17 YEAR
Patricia Zentner - Hudson
AUGUST 1 YEAR
Lindsay Olila-Dillow – Hudson
Ciara Parnell – Hudson
Samantha Sanford – Hudson
Lauren Flipp – Hudson
Becca Benoy – Hudson
Thomas Norris – Hudson
Amy Balsimo - Osceola
2 YEAR
Morgan Kennealy – Hudson
Michelle Bee – Hudson
Miranda Iverson – Hudson
Alexus McKenzie - Osceola
3 YEAR
Victoria Graff – Osceola
Alyssa Jordan – Osceola
4 YEAR
Tammy Prebish - Hudson
Marki Westling - Hudson
Jennifer Stevens - Hudson
Ashley Field - Hudson
Ashley Brink - Hudson
5 YEAR
Rachel Hansen – Hudson
Ashley Cain – Hudson
Meerilee VanSoelen –
Osceola
Andrea Gasper – Osceola
6 YEAR
Amanda Bottolfson - Hudson
8 YEAR
Irene Cashman - Hudson
Jan Stoeklen - Hudson
9 YEAR
Jennifer Shaver – Hudson
11 YEAR
Jennie Orman - Hudson
Deb Tonsager - Hudson
13 YEAR
Sorena Tudahl – Hudson
19 YEAR
Jan Holland – Hudson
36 YEAR
Tina Burton – Hudson
SEPTEMBER 1 YEAR
Telscha Neilson – Hudson
Nikole Raven – Hudson
Katrina Willey – Hudson
Damantha Evens – Hudson
Julia Rubin – Hudson
Sydney Lieffort – Hudson
Michelle Pedersen – Hudson
2 YEAR
Nicole Meyer – Hudson
Heather Eggers – Hudson
Clark Jacobsma – Hudson
Janelle Johnson – Hudson
Nicole Flores Pastran –
Osceola
Karyl Johnson – Osceola
3 YEAR
Crystal Bos – Hudson
Devin Kennealy – Hudson
Jeannette Block – Hudson
Kristen Sibernagel - Osceola
4 YEAR
Jordan Madden – Hudson
Jordan Peterson – Hudson
Rika Rose – Osceola
5 YEAR
Debra Halvorson – Hudson
Mary O’Brien – Hudson
Jo Ellen Schumacher-Hudson
11 YEAR
Jenny Brazzale - Hudson
Janelle Sobol - Hudson
13 YEAR
Michelle Merrill – Hudson
15 YEAR
Debra Bartz - Osceola
OCTOBER
1 YEAR
Teresamarie Romo – Hudson
Andrea Andazola – Hudson
Kristin Briggs – Hudson
Tryst Anderson – Hudson
Ezekiel Myers – Hudson
Grace Giblin – Hudson
Julia Hammer – Hudson
Jody Johnston – Hudson
Jenna Quast – Hudson
Kristina Molls – Osceola
Michelle Potempa - Osceola
2 YEAR
Jenna Lindberg – Hudson
Olivia Frey-Miller – Hudson
Jose Flores Pastrana – Osceola
3 YEAR
Bridgette Bixler – Hudson
Grete Rehbein – Hudson
4 YEAR
Lisa Grover – Hudson
5 YEAR
Shelly DeStasio – Hudson
Lisa Butterfield – Osceola
6 YEAR
David Koskiniemi – Hudson
Nancy Frye - Hudson
Amy Johns - Osceola
Jennifer Bird – Osceola
Barbara Murphy –Osceola
Tia Erickson – Osceola
Verna Jackson – Osceola
Susan Demenge – Osceola
Elizabeth Sarsland – Osceola
William Methvin III –Osceola
Elizabeth Eichner – Osceola
Karleen Wallin - Osceola
8 YEAR
Jennifer Strom - Hudson
16 YEAR
Nga Thi Powell – Hudson
Dan Goodier - Hudson
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Some years ago the Templeton Foundation, an organization that describes itself as a “philanthropic catalyst for discoveries relating to the Big Questions of human
purpose and ultimate reality” funded a major nationwide study on people’s attitudes
toward forgiveness. Co-sponsored by the University of Michigan and the National Institute for Mental Health, the study found that 75% of Americans are “very confident” that they have been forgiven by God for their past offenses. The picture was less bright, however, when it came to interpersonal relations. Only about half of the people surveyed claimed that they were certain that they had forgiven others. Most people admitted that whereas God may be the ultimate forgiver, ordinary folks struggle. But where forgiveness does take place, the study found a link between forgiveness and better health. The more prone a person is to grant forgiveness, the less likely he or she will suffer from any stress-related illnesses. Apparently, offering forgiveness is no longer just about mending a broken heart, it can mend a broken body. I wonder, is forgiveness more appealing once we prove it will help us live longer?
It is interesting to me that as the Templeton Foundation study suggests, it is easy for folks to presume God’s forgiveness for their own sins, while withholding forgiveness to another. Why do we consider ourselves worthy enough to receive forgiveness yet refuse to reciprocate that gift to another?
Long ago I discovered a quote by Christian author and ethicist Lewis Smedes: “To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and to realize that the prisoner is you.”
As I contemplate the freedom that forgiveness grants us, I know that forgiveness is an everyday process, not a one-time occurrence. One needs to commit to forgiveness each day; it doesn’t just happen and is over and done with. I have also learned that forgiveness is letting go of the need for answers, the search for truth, even for the accountability of another which we think we deserve. The practice of forgiveness replaces “the need to know”, because the search for answers never given only leads us on a path of hardness and buried anger. The choice
to forgive leads us to new understandings – about God, ourselves and the other as well as realizing love in new and profound ways. What I continue to learn about forgiveness is that it is the path to both freedom and joy.
In the gospel of Luke a woman approaches Jesus with an alabaster jar of ointment and bathes Jesus’ feet in both the oil and her own tears. As an uninvited guest to a dinner party, the host chastises the woman’s actions and calls her out as
a sinner. Jesus lifts up the woman as an example of one living in the freedom of her forgiveness. She knew God had redeemed her in spite of her mistakes. And because of this she poured out her heart in love and hospitality towards her Savior…not thinking twice about it being an inappropriate time or place to do so. Jesus commended her actions, her expressions of love and encouraged her on her way. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Forgiveness is choosing to love.” Indeed. As you move towards realizing forgiveness in your life – from God or from another – or as you commit to offering forgiveness to yourself or to another, what extravagant expressions of love might you be prompted to do?
CHAPLAIN’S CHATby Rev. Beth Faeth
GIFTS & MEMORIALS
“ To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and to realize that the prisoner is you.”
Gerald & Faye MattesonGery & Joanne CampbellDennis & Carol NordstrandDon & MaryLou LewisRoy & Rita GiudiceFrank PfauMeredith DanielsonAnthony MarkowskiJanis HalversonMaxfield NeuhausLaura & Mark PilneyHarriet ChristiansonMargaret GagnonDonald & Edna CahoyRoxanne SundetMark & Adele DolanAudrey LarsonMary OlkowskiRobin SchickSuzanne AdamsMary LauDonna Gibson
Shirley RehderAndrew TurnerEugene HillThomas FrankLinda OlsonCatherine ChavezSynnove WilliamsonShirley SeidelJohn RichieRobert OstendorfStanley WekkinDebbie OffnerWilliam PetersBrenda St OresDavid Williamson Rodney StoffelsAudrey RydeenOsceola Methodist ChurchSteve OlsonFern’s Beauty SalonOsceola Senior Citizens ClubCCHO Resident Council
Paul and Carol KammerudRonald StromAudrey RydeenNancy JohnsonKathleen VespermanDorman and Darlene TarmanNorbert and Terri KeoppleFred BecknellGery & Joanne CampbellMarie SchillbergDavid & Mary SmithRichard & Carolyn JohnsonTerry & SharonRuhsamThomas & Linda ReddingDarlene BrownKathleen CarlstadKelly CarlsonBill’s Ace HardwareDiane TinneyRelan GroveRob & Deb PittmanJudy Juneski
New Life Christian CommunityBonnie CookMelissa HerbstJohn HandrahanJeffrey K. MeyerKathleen L AndersonMarian K QuinnFrances KerberCarla R. BebaultCatherine A. FrandsenShelly & Scot DeStasioBrenda & John MagadanzArvid LedinJean M. BrownSusan GerlachRichard M RaffesbergerSue DeMengeKristal MoenJanelle JohnsonC. HustadNancy Hasselquist
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HUDSON CAMPUS NEWS
Walk to End Alzheimer’s -Please Join Our Team
Scholarships Awarded to CCHS Employeesby Judy Freund, Foundation ChairChristian Community Homes & Services recognized and celebrated four of our wonderful team members! Kaitlin Croes, Jordan Peterson, Shanna Beauvais and Alyssa Paulson each received a $500 scholarship! We are very grateful to have such generous donors who made these scholarships possible for us to give to our employees! Edie Sultze, a resident of our campus, decided after her husband Loren had such wonderful care at CCH that she wanted to give back! So the Loren & Edie Sultze Scholarship was introduced in 2015! But it did not stop there! One year later the Suzukida family wanted to honor their mother who also was a resident of our campus and heard about the Sultze Scholarship and decided that it was a perfect way to honor their mother. During the ceremony both families touched on how education and scholarships had touched both of their families! Christian Community Campus Foundation also awarded a $500 scholarship. We are so thankful to have such support from our community friends!
Join the CCH-Hudson team on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, September 16 in New Richmond. This is an extremely
important event to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the country. And it is the only one of the top ten causes that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed – at least for now!! Research is growing but funding is needed for that research.Most Americans have either been affected directly or know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. So not only is research needed now but support services are needed too.How can you help??? You can join our team and help us raise our team goal of $1000 OR If you cannot join the team but would like to help us reach our $1000 goal you can go to our website and click on the Walk to end Alzheimer’s logo and be directed to our team page to donate OR you can contact Brenda Magadanz at 715-381-4205.
Join us in extending a warm welcome to our new dining service director Kim Drexl
Kim has significant experience in dining services with 21 years to her credit in a variety of areas including long-term care, hospital and children’s nutrition, and she was a friendly face at the Country Kitchen.She received her AASCJ from Century College in White Bear Lake.Her primary roles will be guiding
staff, providing nutritional care and providing an enjoyable dining experience for those at CCH and also providing consulting services to our Osceola campus.She wears a lot of hats in her home life too, she’s a mom to two daughters 17 & 6 years old and a son who is 14. When she has any free time she loves to chill with a good book and also enjoys the thrill of the hunt with some shopping. She often goes on summer camping expeditions with her family which is one of her favorite sources of summer fun.Here’s a secret: she’s afraid of heights! Yet while on vacation in Mexico she was persuaded somehow to try parasailing! She found it completely breathtaking and was totally won over by the fun and beauty of it.How are we treating her here at CCH?She says “I have been welcomed by wonderful staff and residents, and CCH is a great local nonprofit organization and I am beyond excited to be part of the CCH team!”Again we’d like to extend her a welcome and thank you for joining our team.
L to R: Helping Hands Scholarship Winner: Shanna Beauvais, John Suzukida, CCH Foundation Chair: Judy Freund, CCH Foundation Scholarship Winner: Alyssa Paulson, Edie Sultze, Sultze Scholarship Winners: Jordan Peterson, Kaitlin Croes and Edie’s daughter Lana Sjoberg.
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OSCEOLA CAMPUS NEWS
Julie LudwigWe are excited to introduce Julie Ludwig, who is the new administrator at our Osceola Campus. She gained her experience as a licensed administrator in 2010. She graduated from Eau Claire with a degree in Healthcare Administration. Julie has worked in several states including both Minnesota and Wisconsin and also Colorado.
Before becoming an administrator she was a dental hygienist and became an instructor and later a consultant. She is married, and has a son and daughter. She also has a one year old grandson who is sure to be the apple of her eye. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and likes boating and hiking.
Here’s something not everyone knows about Julie; she was born on a naval base in South Korea.
Her thoughts on her role at CCH-Osceola? She says, “I look forward to working alongside all at CCH and getting to know each and every one of you. I am excited to call CCH home. I want to know your thoughts about what makes CCH a great place to work, and also what makes it a great place to live. I am excited to be at CCH and meet you all. Please stop by and say “Hi”!”
SPRING/SUMMER CLEANINGDear Families, we would like to ask for your help in assisting your loved one by sorting through drawers, cleaning up items in their room that have accumulated over the year and readying summer clothing so that residents are ready for the warm weather. If your family member likes to go outside it would also be appreciated if you would bring in sunscreen and/or a hat for them to wear. Thank you!
Congratulations to our senior team members
who celebrated their high school graduation!
Tyrel Busby, Breck Friesen, Ellie Goiffon, Justin Hafner, Connor Johnson, Chantae Meyer,
Kelsey Miller, Thomas Norris, Ciara Parnell, Sydney Paulson and Lucia Rinta
Best wishes to you as you move forward in the direction of your dreams!
From all of the staff & residents here at Christian Community Homes & Services
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Our residents are telling me that they have enjoyed the celebrations and special programs that we have had since the last Scenic Hills publication. Audrey Martin came back and helped our residents paint beautiful crab apple tree paintings. The time with Audrey is always incredible! We
had fantastic special Happy
Hour events. “Luck of the Irish” and “Cinco de Mayo” parties are very fun!This time of year we have fun festivities to honor our residents for National Long Term Care Week. This year’s LTC week was filled with something special every day. On Monday of LTC week, we held a spelling bee with a few of the Hudson Middle School. CCH’s own Harley Slaikeu took 2nd place in the competition. Great job, Harley! Mondays are always a Bingo day for us but the one during LTC was one filled with awesome prizes and was called Bonanza Bingo! Tuesday we had an old fashioned Ice Cream Social along with a Silly Hat Competition. The competition was for residents and staff. This year the resident winner was Irene Gonitzke with her “Card Hat” and the staff winner was Kelly Larson with her “Party Hat.” You are both VERY creative gals! We had fun on Wednesday with the exotic animals that visit us from Glenwood City. It was fun to see
ACTIVITY ALLEY – HUDSONby Deb Tonsager, Therapeutic Recreation Manager/Music Therapist
Audrey Martin and her CCH/PR painting class.
Bill Anacker is tipping his hat to YOU!
Joann and Mary say Olé!
Volunteers Al and Clara Leach enjoying Cinco de Mayo
The 2017 Spelling Bee winners. Harley Slaikeu in the center.
Our amazing volunteers Jean, Adele, Diane and Jim all saying, “YEE HAW!”
Howard and Marion Frye enjoyed the Hoe Down Happy Hour.
Irene Gonitzke shows off her first place prize for her silly hat.
Dorothy Sontag enjoyed petting the baby kangaroo.
all of the baby animals. This year, on Thursday, we enjoyed a roaring game of “Name That Tune.” The competition was between the Pine Ridge Wizards and the CCH Hot Shots. (The Hot Shots won and the Wizards want a rematch! ) We had the group, Hudson Harmony here to entertain us all that day as well. Hudson Harmony, is an incredible student-led acapella group. Friday we completed our 2017 LTC celebration with Square Dancing and a Hoe Down Happy Hour!Thank you to everyone who helps to enrich the lives of our residents. You are what help make a “usual day” a “wonderful day!”
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AUXILIARY NEWSby Shelly DeStasio, Auxiliary Liaison
The CCC Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who contributed to our “Garden Jubilee Fundraiser!” We were so thrilled to add the Gertens flower sale and boy was it a success for the first year! We raised almost $1000.00 from that alone. The flowers were so big and beautiful when they arrived; it was fun to watch everyone’s reaction. The Auxiliary plans to continue this fundraiser in hopes that it continues to catch on and “grow” over the years! Our June Garden Concert and Ice Cream Social took place on June 20th and The Squires band rocked and rolled as residents and family danced along! Upcoming concerts will be held July 18th with the Maple Street Ramblers a favorite Dixieland band and August 15th The O’Brien’s will sing their way into your heart. These concerts are $10/each. Residents of CCH and Pine Ridge attend free!
Also mark your calendars for the Annual Auxiliary Family Tea. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd. Bring your best hat and enjoy time with your loved one. Check out our website for more information or please call Shelly DeStasio at 715-381-4203.
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CCH Foundation – Leave a Legacyby Judy Freund, CCH Foundation Committee ChairNow is the time to consider a gift to the CCH Foundation as you plan your will or trust. Please be sure to read carefully the cover story by Dan Goodier. This spring the CCH Foundation awarded a $500 scholarship to Alyssa Paulson. Alyssa was one of four worthy staff members receiving scholarships to further their education. The idea for this CCH Foundation Scholarship was inspired by families of current and former residents who wanted to leave a legacy in the name of their loved one. They created a scholarship, and the CCH Foundation followed suit!
Funds to award this and previous scholarships come, in part, from money raised during the annual Sunset & Starlight River Cruise – as are other efforts, including contributions for new vehicles, furniture and other “comforts” for the CCHS campuses and providing enhancements for staff working in these facilities. This year’s cruise is scheduled for the evening of July 26th in Stillwater. Please join us for a fun evening of food, music, silent auction and, of course, cruising. For more information go to page seven or online at cch-hudson/events.
Auxiliary member Rita Sanders enjoys a cup of tea with resident Joann L.
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Come aboard with your family and friends and join us on the Christian Community Campus Foundation’s annual Sunset & Starlight cruise!Enjoy cruising from sunset to starlight aboard
the Majestic Star, departing from St. Croix Boat & Packet Company in downtown Stillwater. Enjoy live music, a delicious dinner with dessert,
and a no-host bar, then join the fun of our fabulous silent auction and raffles throughout the evening. Proceeds will assist us in continuing our mission to improve the quality of living for all residents of our campus.
You are invited to the 8th Annual...SUNSET STARLIGHT ST. CRoIx RIVER CRUISE
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 • 5:30 PM Shuttle Departs Wintergreen • 6:30 PM Boarding • 7:00 PM Departure • 9:30 PM Docking and Shuttle to WinterGreen $40/person (by 7/19) • $50/person (after 7/19)Shuttle to and from the event ($10/person round-trip).
Space is limited to 17--first come first served.DON’T MISS IT...RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
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TICKETS: Available for pick-up at Pine Ridge reception desk, 1320 Wisconsin Street, Hudson or return the enclosed
reservation form. You may also order online at www.cch-hudson.org/events. For more information: 715-381-4203
ACTIVITY ALLEY – PINE RIDGE by Brenda Magadanz, Director of Pine Ridge
The Pine Ridge residents had a great time during long-term care week. We had some awesome spellers in the spelling bee, even if no trophies came home. Silly hat day was a blast and the ice cream tasted great. The animals were so adorable and interesting to see. Name That Tune was a new contest this year. It was so fun that the residents want to do it again. Finally square dancing and our “Hoe Down” Happy Hour was a great way to end a wonderful week.
Now that the weather has gotten warm, we are enjoying outings to restaurants and look forward to some picnics.
Ruth Goben won third place in the Silly Hat Contest
Dorothy Ausink and her daughter Adele Dolan make the cutest couple during the square dance.
Cecelia Bechel and her son Jim are partners during the square dance
Elinor Derr made it far in the spelling bee – 4th place
Viola Miller loved the baby kangaroo
Evie Kizer was fascinated by the baby woodchuck
Edie Sultze adored this four-day old bunny
Bob Pierce loves the baby goat Don Boumeester models the silly hat he created.
Pat Mayer looks lovely in her silly hat
PINE RIDGE GARDENSby Brenda Magadanz, Director of Pine Ridge
We are so happy the warm weather has finally arrived. The residents love getting outdoors and soaking in the sun. We planted our flowers and tomato plants and now are watching them grow. We also enjoyed the week-long celebration of long-term care week and did all the fun things the other residents did. Just take a look at the happy faces in our pictures.
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ACTIVITY ALLEY – WINTERGREENby Jenny Brazzale, WinterGreen Assistant
As summer weather warms up, WinterGreen residents have been busy planting patio containers and taking advantage of the five raised beds in the courtyard. Each year, anyone who’s interested can reserve one of the planter boxes. This year all five of them filled up fast. It’s fun to see what kind of flowers, herbs and veggies residents choose for their space. Also, check out the flower pots on the deck and courtyard purchased from the CCH Auxiliary plant sale fundraiser. Proceeds from that sale go to our auxiliary.In early spring, Executive Director, Dan Goodier, stopped by to talk with the WinterGreen residents. Dan held an informal meeting to discuss updates that will be taking place at WinterGreen and around campus. Everyone has been very pleased with the new tables and chairs in the library and is looking forward to getting the same style for the Garden Room. Dan covered many topics and also took the time to address questions and concerns from residents.WinterGreen residents threw Executive Chef Jim Wood a going away party at their last food forum meeting with him. They have enjoyed meeting with him on a monthly basis to discuss the dining program and to hear all of the great stories Jim has to share from his years in the business. Everyone wished Chef a wonderful and relaxing retirement.Monthly outings are a great way for residents to get to know their neighbors better. Recent lunch outings we’ve taken have included Lake Elmo Inn, Key’s Café, Red Lobster and Joseph’s followed by shopping at Herberger’s. The WinterGreen Resident
Association also coordinates some of their own outings. They went to the movie theatre to see La La Land and are planning an upcoming trip to the Phipps Center for performances by Colleen Raye and Sophie Grimm.This year’s Silent Auction was a big success. Faye Matteson and her silent auction committee did a great job of advertising, gathering donated auction baskets and organizing the layout in the Atrium. There were many items to bid on
including: artwork, carvings, sewing, gift certificates, etc. The proceeds are allocated to local charities
decided by vote at the final Resident Association meeting of the year. A recent “Talk of the Hour” program featured Al Thompson, a Rehabilitation Specialist for the blind with the State of Wisconsin office for the blind and visually impaired. Al gave a great presentation about Rehabilitation Teaching Services that are available and has plans to start a low vision support group at WinterGreen for persons who are blind or visually impaired. He also talked about vision changes, impairment and resources that his office can provide.Visitors and residents may have noticed
the new campus bulletin board located across from the main bulletin board in the WinterGreen atrium. There are so many
activities that go on across our campus that there was a need for another space to post them. The new campus bulletin will reflect upcoming programs open to all WinterGreen residents and copies of our campus blog. With summer upon us, it’s great to know that there’s plenty to do right here on campus with neighbors, family and friends.
Jim Staberg accepts his Quilt of Valor.
Tony Markowski shows off his patriotic pride.
Shirley Puppe displays the decorative door hanger she made during a craft session at WinterGreen.
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ACTIVITY ALLEY – OSCEOLA
by Tia Erickson, Therapeutic Recreation/Volunteer Manager
We are truly blessed at CCHO and Hearthside Assisted Living to be a part of such a big-hearted community of angels that not only volunteer here, but have become our extended family! Our resident council nominated Michelle Pommier as the CCHO 2017 Volunteer of the Year. She first joined us in January 2012 bringing her 4 legged family, donating crafts and baked goods, and has even led activity programs for residents. Michelle shares so much joy with us by bringing her twins, Abram and Asher, to play and we enjoy seeing them! It’s so delightful to see them interact together and watch them grow right into our hearts! Many volunteers touch our hearts with their kind, giving ways as they go above and beyond to reach out to all of us by making specialized sensory quilts, playing games, painting, reading and even baby doll sitting!Ann Rinkenberger, made sensory quilts for residents by hand. She has been busy with her daughters, Sophia and Olivia Nienaber and our crafty residents making baskets to welcome new residents to CCHO and Hearthside Assisted Living. Many of our staff and their talented families also volunteer. For example Carrie Brannon’s family provided both musical performances, and charming cuddly kittens for us to snuggle. We’ve also had English Setter puppies that packed the room with resident’s, staff, volunteers and family! It was a fun-filled week of events for our National Nursing Home week, starting with our “Formal Ladies Family Tea Party”. Our ladies and their families looked so divine in their lovely hats. The Solid Rock Gospel Quartet sang songs that filled our hearts and souls! We topped this special week off with a picnic bingo party with s’more treats for everyone. This summer we have several events to look forward to such as our monthly BBQ’s and Car Shows, Fishing Trips and the very popular Farm Fun Fair (June 30th) complete with live farm animals, kids and carnival games with our volunteers, staff and families!
Twins playing peekaboo with Dorrinne Bebault.
Picnic bingo party complete with s’more bars for all.
Cindy Stimmler, sister-in-law of Bonnie Roth, at ladies family tea party.
Helmut “Mike” Volk grinning with puppy love.
Nurse and Volunteer Carrie Brannon warms our hearts with her musically gifted kids.
Volunteers Ann Rinkenberger and Chase Heuer displaying homemade sensory quilts Ann’s family made for our residents.
Pommier family 2017 CCHO Volunteers of the Year.
Iva Hanson with Karen Svoboda volunteering to baby-sit.
Sophia and Olivia Nienaber with resident volunteers making beautiful baskets to welcome new residents.
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UPCOMING EVENTSJULY7 Independence Day Happy Hour -
Hudson 2:30 PM - CCH Atrium
17 Vintage Auto Show - Osceola 2:00 PM - CCHO Parking Lot
18 CONCERT IN THE GARDEN - Hudson Maple Street Ramblers 6:30 PM - CCH Courtyard Garden
19 CCH/PR Hudson Monthly Birthday Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
19 Osceola Monthly Birthday Party 2:30 PM - Formal Dining Room
24 St. Croix Fishing Trip - Osceola 2:00 PM - Bayport
24 Quarterly Memorial Service - Hudson 3:00 PM - CCH Atrium
26 8th Annual Foundation Sunset & Starlight River Cruise 6:30 PM - Stillwater’s Majestic Star
AUGUST15 CONCERT IN THE GARDEN - Hudson
The O’Brien’s 6:30 PM - CCH Hudson Garden
16 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
16 Osceola Monthly Birthday Party 2:30 PM - Formal Dining Room
21 Vintage Auto Show - Osceola 2:00 PM - CCHO Parking Lot
28 St. Croix Fishing Trip - Osceola 10:30 AM - Bayport
SEPTEMBER13 Apple Orchard Picnic Outing -
Osceola 10:30 AM - Outing
20 CCH/PR Monthly Birthday Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
20 Osceola Monthly Birthday Party - Osceola 2:30 PM - Formal Dining Room
23 Auxiliary Family Tea Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
OCTOBER4 Fall Colors Tour and Apple Orchard
Outing - Osceola 2:00 PM - Outing
18 CCH/PR Hudson Monthly Birthday Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
18 Osceola Monthly Birthday Party 2:30 PM – Formal Dining Room
23 Quarterly Memorial Service - Hudson 3:00 PM - CCH Atrium
29 Trick-Or-Treat Warm-up - CCH Hudson 3:00-4:00 PM
31 5th Annual CCHO Costume Contest and Parade - Osceola 10:30 AM - CCHO Chapel
NOVEMBER11 Veteran’s Day Tribute - Osceola
2:30 PM - Formal Dining Room
12 OMC Vendor & Craft Fair - Osceola 9:00 AM - OMC Cascade Room
15 CCH/PR Hudson Monthly Birthday Party - Hudson 2:00 PM - CCH Atrium
15 Monthly Birthday Party - Osceola 2:30 PM - Formal Dining Room
17 & 18 Craft & Bake Sale - CCH Hudson
23 Thanksgiving Day Service
27 Thanksgiving Church Service - Osceola 1:30 PM - CCHO Chapel
11VOLUME 1 - 2017
Christian Community Homes and ServicesServing Hudson & Osceola1320 Wisconsin Street • Hudson, WI 54016(715) 386-9303
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