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A Publication of the Armenian Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Emerson, NJ Jan/Feb/March 2008 ANRC Department Heads, L to R: Executive Chef Alan Fass, Business Office Manager Rosario Balbuena, Activities Director Sandy Cortelyou, Receptionist Donna Stellatos, Physical Therapist Ahmad Jamal, Patient Care Coordinator Maggy Petrosian, Human Resources Coordinator Rosann Pellegrino, Director of Nursing Shakeh Bautista, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Carol Somerville, MDS Coordinator Mariafe Yu, Matthew L. Russo Administrator, Howard Torossian Physical Plant Manager (HT Statewide Maintenance).

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A Publication of the Armenian Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Emerson, NJJan/Feb/March 2008

ANRC Department Heads, L to R: Executive Chef Alan Fass, Business Office Manager Rosario Balbuena, Activities Director Sandy Cortelyou, Receptionist Donna Stellatos, Physical Therapist Ahmad Jamal, Patient Care Coordinator Maggy Petrosian, Human Resources Coordinator Rosann Pellegrino, Director of Nursing Shakeh Bautista, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Carol Somerville, MDS Coordinator Mariafe Yu, Matthew L. Russo Administrator, Howard Torossian Physical Plant Manager (HT Statewide Maintenance).

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Normally, we at the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) do not make New Year’s resolutions. However, if we were to make a resolution, it would be that we would do our best

to maintain the premier standing of the ANRC as the number one nursing and rehabilitation center in Bergen County. We can not say this too often so we will repeat it one more time. This is due to the dedication of our staff members who devote their hours in taking care of our residents as their number one priority. Thanks to the inspiration that they get from our hard-working Administrator, Matt

Russo, they are right on course to repeat this accomplishment again this coming year. We also want to thank our volunteer Board of Trustees who meet on a regular basis to address all the necessary details of the ANRC to keep it in the forefront as the best home in the area. Thanks again to our visiting pastors, priests and archbishops who come on a regular basis to perform weekly worship services with our residents. This month we are saluting our managerial staff of the ANRC. On the front cover from left to right is Executive Chef Alan Fass, (who is in charge of all the nutritious food that is served to our guests and residents), Business Office Manager Rosario Balbuena (who com-plies with all the necessary paper work which is required by both the State and the Federal Government), Activities Director Sandy Cortelyou (who exemplifies the dedication which is needed to satisfy the needs and requirements of all of our residents and their families), Receptionist Donna Stellatos (whose cheerful voice greets all callers), Physical Therapist Ahmad Jamal (who treats our residents with tenderness), Patient Care Coordinator Maggy Petrosian (who does all our tough scheduling), Human Resources Coordinator Rosann Pel-legrino (a faithful worker dealing with the personnel requirements), Director of Nursing Shakeh Bautista (with her devoted staff who keeps our patients in good health), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Carol Somerville (who is a very dedicated worker), MDS Coordina-tor Mariafe Yu (who is always ready to help), Administrator Matthew L. Russo (ANRC’s exemplary administrator), and Physical Plant Manager Howard Torossian (HT Statewide Maintenance who maintains our home spotless with his crew). Thanks also to our Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH) members who devote an enor-mous amount of time constantly thinking of ways to better the life of our patients and who are continually helping to make our ANRC a home to be proud of. q

The President’s Message

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Andrew Torigian

The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on three spacious acres nestled in wooded, suburban Emerson, Bergen County, NJ.

Our Address is:Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

70 Main Street, Emerson NJ 07630Phone: 201.261.6662 Fax: 201.261.5509

You are invited to call and make an appointment to discuss the individual needs of your loved one.Directions:By Bus: Port Authority: Bus #165 to EmersonBy Car: Exit #165 on Garden State Parkway. Right turn onto Oradell Ave. Left turn onto Kinderkamack Rd. Turn right onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left.From GWB: Take Route 4 to Kinderkamack Rd. Right turn onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left.

Board OfTrustees

ANDREW TORIGIANPresident of the Home and Chairman of the Board of Trustees

VATCHE BAGHDIKIANVice President

DAVID ROWANTreasurer

BERGE TALANIANAssistant Treasurer

KHOREN NALBADIANRecording Secretary

ANNETTE TAMALIAN-ALMONDCorresponding Secretary

H. CRAIG FROONJIAN, DMDJOHN VANISKHIANBoard Members

MATTHEW RUSSO, LNHAAdministrator

JAN MRANI, M.D.Medical Director

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Recently I had the chance to attend the Health Care Association of New Jer-

sey’s Re-Imbursement Com-mittee meeting in Trenton. The news was not good. Numerous CEO’s from various nursing homes statewide attended the

meeting and were up in arms. HCANJ President Paul Langevin discussed his talks with state offi-cials and the rate setting division explained that ten of the state’s hospitals are at or near bankruptcy. Simply put, the majority of fiscal year’s 2008 money will be appropriated to hospitals, and the nursing homes will be left out in the cold. Not only is this a problem for Long Term Care, but the state is also well behind in updating their payments to health care facilities. Today, all nursing homes are still being paid from rates set in 2006. The home is also awaiting the Unisys Medicaid paying system to upgrade our financial rates from October 1, 2007. Due to this slow pace, deliberately some have added, it is having a major impact on Governor Corzine and State Treasurer Bradley Abelow and how they handle their next monetary policy for the Governor’s next budget bill, which is anticipated in late February. Many adjustments are being made. First, many high Medicaid occupancy buildings (ANRC is one of them) are having their add-on rate ap-peals cut or denied altogether. I have spoken with the Rate Setting Unit division leader Devon Graf and he has verbally assured me, as well as Bill Davidowski, an auditor with the division, that the ANRC will receive the add-on rate. However due to the crisis and hearing what HCANJ explained, many buildings will get more and some will get less. The Rate Setting unit and the Governor’s of-

From the Administrator’s Desk

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Matthew L. Russo, LNHA Administrator

“Gladly, the Home continues exceed-ing standards in all areas thanks to its committed support from members of the FAH, the Board of Trustees, and the employees of the Home.”

Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures

fice are also considering cutting dually eligible resi-dents (that is those who are on Medicare following a hospital visit but normally reside in the building as Medicaid) out of the equation when computing the high Medicaid occupancy formula is tabulated. And lastly, the state is considering placing an addi-tional tax on all Hospice residents of the home ei-ther immediately or in the near future. HCANJ and NJASHA are lobbying hard on our behalf to make

the state’s cuts bearable. Gladly, the Home con-tinues exceeding stan-dards in all areas thanks to its committed support from members of the FAH, the Board of Trustees, and the employees of the

Home. Given the light of the recent on-goings in Trenton, the home continues to be a shining ex-ample of nursing care and fiscal responsibility. q

The ANRC’s new building project is still in its early stages of planning. Engineers recently came to the ANRC’s grounds to conduct water table levels. The tests will give engineers working on the grounds insight on how to properly control grading, drainage, and erosion.

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Health Care

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Very often, when we think of a person who has depression, images of sadness, crying or

loneliness come to mind. But, there are many symptoms we do not often associate with emotional distress.

For example, did you know that digestive problem, or unexplained aches and pains may signal depression? Depression includes a cluster of both emotional and physical symptoms that are controlled by chemicals called neurotransmitters. Usually, emotional symptoms are used to detect depression. But research has shown that physical symptoms are very common in depression and should not be overlooked.The mind –body link Nerve pathways determine how your body handles pain sensation and emotions. Your spinal cord is like your body’s “main street,” sending messages back and forth to organs, nerves and cells. These messages are relayed by neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate a person’s emotions and sensitivity to pain. If these neurotransmitters are out of balance, a person may become depressed and be more likely to feel physical symptoms or pre-existing pain may become worse. The combination of physical and emotional effects of depression can truly interfere with a person’s quality of life. Your health care provider relies on the information you share to keep you healthy. Even though it can be difficult to talk about certain things, there is no need to feel rushed or embarrassed with your health care provider. He or she is there to help. If you are diagnosed with depression you need to know that it is common and highly treatable. Some people have difficulty accepting their depression because they feel it shows weakness or laziness. This is not true. Most are grateful to find reason for their symptoms and to know they can be treated effectively. Remember, depression is not your fault; it is a real

What is Depression?

illness with medical causes. Your habits or personality did not cause your depression and you do not have to face it alone. Your health care provider will discuss treatment options with you and together you can arrive at the best course of action. For more information on depression and treatment, contact:

University of Michigan Depression Center800-475-MICH www.med.umich.edu/depressionNational Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association800-826-3632 www.ndmda.org National Alliance for the Mentally Ill800-950-NAMI www.nami.orgNational Mental Health Association800-228-1114 www.nmha.org

Andy Torigian, President and Chairman of the Board, holding the painting presented by Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians, on his recent trip to the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), for the wonderful job the ANRC is doing in preserving the Armenian heritage, the Armenian language and our Armenian culture.

Maggy N. Petrosian, RN, CDP

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The Pacemaker and YouShakeh Bautista, RN

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UPCOMINGEVENTSApril 2nd – live entertAinment w/richArd StillmAn

April 5th – holy trinity ArmeniAn ArmeniAn church (pA) children’S viSit

April 13th – ArmeniAn preSbyteriAn SundAy School children viSit

April 22nd – reSident mAll outing

April 24th – genocide remembrAnce

April 30th – live entertAinment w/ruSSiAn Singer vAdim yucht

mAy 1St – volunteer AppreciAtion pArty

mAy 6th – nAtionAl nurSeS week

mAy 7th – live entertAinment w/michAel giAtellA

mAy 11th – mother’S dAy

mAy 14th – celebrAte nAtionAl nurSing home week

mAy 21St – monthly birthdAy pArty

mAy 26th – memoriAl dAy celebrAtion w/live entertAinment

June 1St – AnnuAl memberShip meeting

June 4th – live entertAinment w/cAndyce giAgiunto

June 14th – FlAg dAy celebrAtion

June 15th – FAther’S dAy luncheon

June 18th – live entertAinment w/mAry StellA

June 26th – reSident outing

June 27th – Summer pArty

The heart has a natural pacemaker called the “sinus node” which produces electrical impulses.

These electrical impulses cause the heart to contract and pump the blood throughout the body. The impulses travel from the natural pacemaker

cells down through an electrical pathway enabling the heart muscle walls to produce contractions. Sometimes, imbalances happen and interfere with the electrical impulse flow or with the natural pacemaker rhythm. When this occurs, the pacemaker cannot do it’s job as well as it should, and the heart cannot pump the blood throughout the body. The body is then deprived of necessary oxygen and nourishment. When this happens, a physician may recommend an artificial pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat. The two most important parts of an artificial pacemaker are the generator and tiny wires. The generator is a small battery unit which produces impulses to the mycordium, which is the heart muscle. These impulses are timed to flow at regular intervals, pumping the blood almost as well as it did before. Most pacemakers work only on demand, which means they work only when needed. They have a sensing device that shuts off the artificial pacemaker. But, if the heart rate is slower than the set rate, the sensing device turns the pacemaker on again. It is something like a thermostat. It turns on and off according to the heart rhythm and rate. Modern pacemakers last much longer than earlier ones. If the batteries are wearing down, the pacemaker will slow down. That means the battery needs to be changed. However, a sudden decline of the heart rate indicates a more serious condition which requires immediate attention. There are certain things you will have to learn to do when you have a pacemaker: 1) Learn to count your pulse and keep a record2) Take your medications on a regular basis3) Follow instructions regarding exercise and diet4) Inform dentists and other health professionals that you have a pacemaker. 5) Report to your cardiologist if you feel dizzy, faint, or have difficulty breathing and start gaining weight.

6) Always carry your identification card7) Keep all your doctor appointments and get your pacemaker checked regularly. Modern pacemakers have built-in features to protect them from most electrical interferences caused by electronic devices. Thousands of people today have pacemakers that enable them to lead full and productive lives. q

Health Care

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In Memory Of Agop AgasyanMr. Manuel Benzer Mr. & Mrs. BoorujyMr. & Mrs Cinar.Ms. Rita DonikyanMr. & Mrs Jankovic.Mr. & Mrs. NorianMr. & Mrs. Urkumyan

TOTAL: $900.00

In Memory Of Levonik BarsoumianMr. & Mrs. Adroushan ArmenianMr. &. Mrs. Berj ArmenianMr.& Mrs. Parsekh ArmenianAlice & Sylvia BakhtiarianMr. & Mrs. Hagop BakhtiarianMr. & Mrs. BalalianMr. & Mrs. BalalianMr. Avo BalalianMr. & Mrs. Armen Balialians Ms. Seda DavidianMr. & Mrs. Frank GalloMr. & Mrs. Maurice GulesserianMr. & Mrs. Vartan GuluzianMr. & Mrs. Arman KoutnouyanMr. & Mrs. Hrair KoutnouyanMr. & Mrs. Victor MazmanianMr. & Mrs. Thomas MerjanianMr. & Mrs. Haroot MouradianMr. & Mrs. Sebouh OhanianMr. & Mrs. Matthew TokatlianMr. & Mrs. Vassilian

TOTAL: $2,725.00

In Memory Of Annie BoghosianMr. & Mrs. Armen Babamian Mr. & Mrs. Peter Babigian Ms. Marilyn Bedigian Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bendian Mr. & Mrs. Arthur BoyajianMs. Payloun Coloian Mr. Kazar Colonian Martha Conway Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dildabanian Mr & Mrs Sarkis Fenarjian Mr. & Mrs. Charles Genjian & Family Ms. Martha GibbonsMs. Lovenia Gopoian Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kasbarian Mr. & Mrs. Armen Kazanjian Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kenajian & Family Mr. & Mrs. Gary KenajianMr. Setrag Mooradian Mr. & Mrs. Charles Parnajian Ms. Claire Sahagian Mr. & Mrs. SarajianMrs. Karen Saraydarian-Arslanian

Mr. Robert SarajianMr. & Mrs. George Saraydarian & FamilyMr. & Mrs. Gregory Saraydarian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Saraydarian Ms. Alice Saraydarian Mr. & Mrs. James Seraydar Mr. & Mrs. John Vaniskhian

TOTAL: $1,730.00

In Memory Of Alice DavoudianMr. & Mrs. AjhanaianMr. & Mrs. Mark AlashaianARS of Bergen CountyMrs. Dorothy BahtrarianMrs. Anahid BashianMrs. Marilyn BedigianMr. & Mrs. Senikirim BonjuklianMr. & Mrs. Peter ChipoloneMrs. Mary DabbakianMrs. Mary DuganMr. & Mrs. Michael FenarjianMr. & Mrs. Mark GavoorMr. & Mrs. Ar Hourdajian aMs. Virginia KerbeykianMr. & Mrs. Michael KevorkianMr. & Mrs. Martin NalbandianMrs. Arax Parseghian Mr. & Mrs. Charles ParnagianMr. George ParsegianMrs. Alice PhilibosianMs. Diane PiranianMrs. Virginia SeferianMr. & Mrs. ShahdanianDr. Hasmik SimonianMr. & Mrs. Ted TakvorianMr. & Mrs. John Vaniskhian

TOTAL: $1,630.00

In Memory Of Fehime MumcuogluMarilyn Chaus

IN MEMORY OF HARRY OHANNESSIANArmenian of Colorado, Inc.Lingis, Regina, VP Finance, Virgtin Atlantic Mr. & Mrs. John OhannessianRobert OhannessianEva Ohannessian

TOTAL: $525.00In Memory Of Frances RothMr. & Mrs. CeaMr. & Mrs. Gary CirilloMr. Paul FinnMs. Yolanda FinnMr. Patrick ImburgiaMr. & Mrs. John LenihanMr. Dennis LusardiParamus Catholic Lady PaladinsMr. & Mrs. Richard Ramge

Mr. & Mrs. Paul SheridanMs. Donna SoleckiMr. & Mrs. Salvatore StolfoMr. & Mrs. David SundstromMr. & Mrs. Herschel RobinsonThe Salvation ArmyMr. & Mrs. Richard VanedsingaMr. & Mrs. Charles VitariusMr. & Mrs. Paul Whitehead

TOTAL: $1,030.00Christmas DonationsMr. & Mrs. Rose AkianMr. & Mrs. Joseph ArbadjiMs. Arax AslanianMr. & Mrs. Michael AzarianMr. & Mrs. Jack BudakianMr. & Mrs. Garabed ChilingiryanMs. Ankin JulfanianMr. & Mrs. William KasparianMs. Marilyn KeosayianMr. & Mrs. Arman KhatchadorianMr. & Mrs. Edward NakashianMs. Arshalouyse ParseghianMr. & Mrs. Joe RuisMr. & Mrs. Samir SabaMr. Zohrab StamboulianMaral & Nevart StepanianMs. Pergi VarjabedianMr. & Mrs. Joseph Vartanian

TOTAL: $1,010.00

In Honor Of Luther & Ida Gueyikian’s40th Wedding AnniversarySamuel & Maria AgulianAra & Vartouhy Rose ArtinianVatche & Elbiz BaghdikianZivart BalikjianKhoren & Lucie BandazianNurhan & Victoria BecidianGregory BoudakianMr. & Mrs. FestekjianHagop & Olympia JebejianSarkis & Maral JebejianHagop & Eranica KouyoumdjianHaroutune & Shake MekhjianOhanes & Tanya MekredijianApkar MirakianTavit & Sossie NajarianTroy & Annie SetrakianMiguel & Tania Villalba

TOTAL: $3,750.00

Armenian Home DonationsHirair & Anna Hovnanian Foundation, Inc.Krikor PrigianEdith Venusti

TOTAL: $5,135.00

Received with Thanks the following donations for the ANRC

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Activities

On Tuesday, January 15th, the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) welcomed

Archbishop Khajag Barsamian along with Reverend Schnork Souin, Deacon Sebuh Oscherician and Deacon Artur Petroyan. The clergy visited the ANRC for an Armenian Christmas blessing celebration. Throughout the years Archbishop Barsamian has blessed the home, residents, and staff during our Christmas season. The ANRC is very thankful for his devotion to our building. It is a joy to receive his prayers for our home and resident’s well-being. We thank the Archbishop for spreading the good news of our Lord and Savior’s birth and we look forward to sharing our time with him again. q

From left: Deacon Artur Petroyan, Deacon Sebuh Oscherician, Dave Rowan, Treasurer of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), John Vanishkhian, ANRC Board Member, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, Andy Torigian, President and Chairman of the Board of the ANRC, Rev. Shnork Souin, pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Matt Russo, Administrator of the ANRC and Shakeh Bautista, Director of Nursing of the ANRC.

Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, Andy Torigian, President and Chairman of the Board of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) and Shakeh Bautista, Director of Nursing of ANRC.

Archbishop Khajag Barsamian visiting with one of the residents of the ANRC.

Blessing of the bread and the salt. L to R: Deacon Sebuh Oscherician, Rev. Vahrij Shirinian, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Rev. Shnork Souin

The kindergarten classes from the Grandview School in North Caldwell, NJ recently made hand crafted Valentine’s Day cards that were distributed to all the residents of the home. Pictured to the left, L to R: Zepyur Mardekian, Matthew C. Russo, Sona Doudoukjian, Rose Ghelibolian, ANRC Administrator Matthew L. Russo, and Douglas Russo.

Archbishop Khajag Barsamian Visits the Home

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Activities

A,.arfi Qriston;a\ axg;re m;6 oura- .ouj;amb ke n,;n |isous Qristosi 6nounde! A\d t7ne ;k;[;zin;rou mh=

t;[i k*oun;na\ baxmamard ;u fandisauor araro[oujiunn;row!

Minc;u Írd dar4 qriston;a\ bolor ;k;[;zin;re ^nnd;an ;u Mkrtouj;an t7n;re ke n,hin |ounouari Î-in! F;taga\in4 oro, ;k;[;zin;r sksan Sourb ^nounde n,;l D;kt;mb;ri ÊÍ-in! Fa\ :k;[;zin |isousi ^nnd;an t7ne ke n,h |ounouari Î-in! No\n 7re Fa\ :k;[;zin na;u ke n,h |isous Qristosi Mkrtouj;an t7ne! Sourb ^noundi na.ord 7re3 ;r;ko\;an ke matouzoui patarag! A\d 7re baxmajiu mardik ;k;[;zii kanj;[n;rhn mom ke wa5;n ;u ke tannin ir;nz toun;re lousauor;lou! Pataragi enjazqin ke fnch au;tis3 9Qristos 6nau ;u \a\tn;zau04 orou ke patas.anoui 9};xi ;u m;xi M;6 Au;tis0!

Sourb ^noundi ;u Mkrtouj;an a\s g;[;zik t7n;re Fa\ Touni bnakicn;re ;u a,.atakizn;re n,;zin Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH)-i andamn;roun f;t! FAH-i andamn;re Fa\ Toun a\z;l;zin na;u Boun Bar;k;ndane t7n;lou! A\z;louj;an enjazqin oura. mjnolort me ke tirhr! Fa\ Touni bnakicn;roun famar anonq ir;nz f;t b;ra6 hin nouhrn;r4 mirg;r ;u anou,;[hnn;r! T7nakatarouj;an enjazqin ke fnc;r fa\kakan ;rav,toujiun ;u bolor bnakicn;rou dhmqin oura.ouj;an ;u ;r=ankouj;an arta\a\-toujiun kar! A\s a5jiu Fa\ Touni bnakicn;re ;u a,.atakaxme k*ouxh ir .orin ,norfakaloujiunn;re \a\tn;l FAH-i andamn;roun! q

The Christian nations of the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with much joy and with spe-cial services in all churches.

Until the 5th century all Christian churches cel-ebrated Christmas and Jesus’ baptism on January 6. Later, some churches started to celebrate Christmas on December 25. However, the Armenian Church contin-ues to celebrate Christmas on the baptism of Jesus on January 6. The night before Christmas the church cel-ebrates a special mass. Many people light their candles from the church’s candle and take it home to light their homes. During the service the announcement of Jesus’ birth is given in the Armenian tradition: “Christ is born and is revealed” with an answer given again in the Ar-menian tradition: “Good tidings to you and to us.” The residents and the staff of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) celebrated Christ-mas with the members of the Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH). In February, the FAH members once again visited the ANRC to celebrate another Armenian holiday - Poun Paregentan. During their visit there was a joyous atmosphere everywhere. They brought with them gifts, fruits and desserts for the residents. During the celebrations there was Armenian music and the joy was obvious on the faces of the residents. The residents and the staff of the ANRC would like to thank the FAH members for their thoughtful gestures to bring some cheer to the Home. q

Zepyur Grigorian X;'iur Grigor;an

The Residents of the Armenian Home celebrating Poon Paregentan with the FAH ladies.

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Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH) held a Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon at Neiman Marcus on September 19, 2007. The afternoon event included some beautiful fashions and a delicious lunch. We, once again, thank all of our supporters and committee for making this fundraiser a great success. Chairpersons were Diane Droste (who generously underwrote the luncheon) and Ann Takvorian and Co-Chairperson was Mary Anne Bonjuklian.

Friends of the Armenian Home

Nannette Bashian, Lucy Derian, Lily Nedurian, Vana Melikian Jackie and Kathy Voskian Elbiz Baghdikian, Lucie Bandazian, TaleneTchorbajian, Aline Kassabian, Matthew Russo

Ann Takvorian, MaryAnneBonjuklian

Dianna Savadjian, Adi English,Nyire Melconian, Anahid Hagopian

Jenia Kazanjian, Arlene Boghossian Suzanne Azarian, Dovie TibianRuth Bedevian

Nancy Burman, Seta Boudoughian,Armine Pechdimaldji

Vickie DiLorenzo, Harriet Markarian,Angela LaPonzina

Fran Viscuso, Anig Nalbandian Artemis Nazarian,Rose Cravotta

Glana Tomasian, Beverly Hajinlian,Marilou Pinajian, Ruth Basmajian

Ginny Sabonjian, Dorothy Kazanjian,Anne Bonjuklian

Vesna Markarian, Kristine Casali,Karen Nargizian

Carol Somerville, Shakeh Bautista Kevorkian,Maggie Petrosian

Bertha Vaniskhian, Armine Norian, Alice Philibosian,Linda Amerkanian, Marilyn Bedigian

Adi English, Sharon Chipolone,Sandy fales, Anahid Hagopian

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Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 70 Main StreetEmerson, NJ 07630

Nonprofit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDEmerson, NJPermit # 4

Our Annual Meeting will take place on June 1, 2008 (Sunday)at 3:00 pm at the ANRC in Emerson, NJ.Your attendance is important to ANRC.

Review and an update will be presented as well as future plans of ANRC.

Refreshments will be served.

Reminder To All ANRC Members…