SUMMER2013

CAMPUSHIGHLIGHT

Simpson Mid-Town & Simpson

House

In this issue:

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

PHILANTHROPY:HONORING BELMONT AND BENNETT CIRCLE DONORS

A PROFILE OF JENNER’S PONDBOARD MEMBERDARIA PAYNE

CALENDAR

STREAMLINE, DOWNSIZE,MOVE?

PUBLISHED FOR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERSOF THE SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES FAMILY OF COMMUNITIES.

E M B RAC I N G L I F E

CALENDAR

Simpson House will celebrate her 150thAnniversary in 2015. That may seem a long way off, but plans are already underway to celebrate the Sesquicentennial milestoneanniversary throughout 2015.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

SIMPSON HOUSEMASTER PLAN

UPCOMING EVENTSSave the Date!

(Please call campus to confirm below events)

OCTOBERSimpson House

10/9/136:00 p.m. • Society Hall

Speaker Series: Conversations for the Next Stage of Life: Aging and Planningwith Wendy Liebling LSW, C-ASWCM

Open to all • FREE

10/16/13 6:00 p.m. • Society Hall

Speaker Series: Estate Planning Checkup with Jerold Rothkoff, Esq.

Open to all • FREE

10/23/13 10:30 a.m. • Society Hall

Lunch and Learn Open to all • FREE

Jenner’s Pond10/19/13

Annual Craft Fair Open to all • FREE

Simpson Mid-Town10/24/13

(call for times) Free Glaucoma Screening by Wills Eye HospitalOpen to all • FREE

NOVEMBERSimpson House

11/6/136:00 p.m. • Society HallFall Prevention Seminar

Open to all • FREE

11/13/1310:30 a.m. • Society Hall

Lunch and Learn Open to all • FREE

11/14/13Embracing Life Dinner

Fees vary

DECEMBERSimpson House

12/11/1310:30 a.m. • Society Hall

Lunch and LearnOpen to all • FREE

The Olde Main Building at Simpson House, constructed during1898–99, has been home to many generations of senior adults

during its history. Its site overlooking the western edge ofFairmount Park is among the most picturesque of any retirementcommunities in the Delaware Valley. Over the years the Bennett,Carson, Flanagan and Barnes buildings were added and periodicupgrades and renovations have been completed.

Several years ago the Simpson Senior Services Board began diligentlyplanning for the long-term future of Simpson House. The result ofthat work is a multi-phase master plan which has been approved andwill soon be underway. Phase one will be initiated in early Septemberand includes renovations to twelve apartments in the Olde Mainbuilding. When completed they will have redesigned floor plans, newheating and air conditioning and updated amenities. A new marketingsuite, complete with a private entrance and dedicated parking, willalso be built on the ground floor of the west wing.

A new independent living residence, “The Cornerstone” at SimpsonHouse, is planned to be built on the southwest portion of the campus.Pre-marketing informational sessions for this expansion will begin inthe fall and continue throughout 2014. We hope to celebrate groundbreaking in early 2015. What a wonderful milestone it will be to beginconstruction on the newest building as we begin celebrating ourSesquicentennial! We look forward to keeping you updated on ourprogress. These phases are just the beginning of preparing SimpsonHouse to serve generations of seniors for years to come. �

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How Does YourGarden Grow?

Thanks to enthusiastic and energetic volunteers from PECO Energy and Evercare, thegardens at Simpson Mid-Town and Simpson House lookgreat this summer! Volunteers from PECO Energy along with residents prepared

garden beds at Simpson Mid-Town so that residents would have convenient plots to grow

their favorite vegetables and flowers. A volunteer team from Evercare spent a day at

Simpson House cleaning beds, preparing soil and planting dozens of flowers which continue

to bloom in many colors throughout the campus.Thanks PECO and Evercarefor sharing your time, talent and energy with us!See more photos on the inside back cover.

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02 • LIFESCAPES

So, you have finally decided tostreamline, downsize or move.You look around and realizeevery shelf, closet, cupboard,nook and cranny is full of whoknows what. If you have lived in your home for more than ashort time, a thousand mile

walk might seem less dauntingthan sorting, selecting, packingand divesting of your accumu-lated treasures. How do youtake that first step?

Acquiring your possessions has been a gradual process —organizing it is another processto work through. Once youhave made the decision andcommitment to yourself to prioritize and organize, you can develop and implement a successful plan. Simply put,first identify what you need,whether you are remaining inyour current home or moving;

then decide which items youwill give away to family mem-bers, friends or charities, aswell as what, if any, items canbe sold or consigned such asantiques, works of art, furniture,household items, power tools,lawn equipment, etc.

If you are struggling with whereto begin, you can select andwork with a professional MoveManager who has the experi-ence and objectivity to helpyou analyze, make decisionsand implement your plan.Researching companies isimportant. You will want to besure to talk with friends orassociates to get referrals andrecommendations, interviewthe principals and people whowill be working directly withyou, check references, and besure to understand each of the available services, optionsand pricing.

Margit Novack, President andFounder of Moving Solutionsheadquartered in GreaterPhiladelphia, recommendsadopting her “Twelve Months of Moving” technique to helpget organized. “Each monthconcentrate on sorting and

organizing one category such as: January—shoes; February—purses; March—tools; April—pots and pans; May—coats, hats, gloves; June—gift wrap,boxes, cards; July—food items;August—table linens; September—towels, blankets, linens; October—baking supplies; November—alcoholic beverages; and inDecember—bric-a-brac.” Visit the Moving Solutions website athttp://www.movingsolutions.com/downsizing-tips/ for more suggestions, ideas and recom-mendations including donatingitems friends and family don’tneed or can’t accommodate.

“Acquiring your possessions has been a gradual process —organizing it is another process to work through. ”

You have probably heard and perhaps even pondered the wisdomof Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu, “The journey of a thousand milesbegins with a single step.”

Streamline, Downsize, Move?

SUMMER 2013 • 03

BIOGRAPHY

DARIA PAYNEJenner’s Pond Board Member

Daria Payne is nearing the end ofserving two terms as a member

of the Jenner’s Pond Board ofDirectors. When asked about herinterest in serving on the board sheexplained, “I came to Dansko as aConstruction Manager to build thewarehouse addition to the firstbuilding on our campus and neverleft.” She is now the Director ofFacility Management for all threeDansko campuses. Her departmentmakes sure the buildings, equipmentand grounds are operating properly,well maintained, safe and secure.

Payne also serves as a liaisonbetween Dansko and the localbusiness community, Penn Town-ship and other government agencies, so serving on the Jenner’s Pond Board was a naturalfit. She acknowledges, “Before Ijoined the Board I was aware thatresidents moving to Jenner’s Pondare making a major life transitionand so it must be a pretty specialplace. But knowing Jenner’s Pond as I do now, I am amazed at theoverwhelming sense of community,connectedness, and enthusiasm Isee in residents who come from allwalks of life and places near and far.”

When asked if she would recom-mend Jenner’s Pond, the answer isclear! “I keep telling my husband weneed to sell our house and move toJenner’s Pond!” �

TLC Moving ServicesCaen Stroud(610) 268-3243CaenStroud@msn.comwww.tlcmovingservicesllc.com

Moving SolutionsMargit Novack(610) 853-4300info@movingsolutions.comwww.movingsolutions.com

Caen Stroud, Owner of TLCMoving Services of Avondale,Pennsylvania, suggests youconsider many factors includingthe following when you selectand work with a Move Manager.

PLANNING: When will theymeet with you to discuss andplan your move? Can theyassist with the preparation of a layout of your new home withrecommended positioning foryour furniture? Will they makerecommendations as to whatyou should take AND what you should NOT take. Do theyprovide a checklist? Do theyprovide help for the sortingprocess if you need it?

PACKING: Does their serviceinclude working with themovers? How do they handleand pack computers and otherelectronics? Do they work withyou to select a local or longdistance moving company?

UNPACKING: Will they unpackall of your items as well asremove all boxes and packingmaterials? Will they put awayand arrange all china, glassware,furniture, and kitchens itemsaccording to your preferences?Do they hang pictures and set up your computers and other electronics?

SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY:If you decide items such as fineantiques, paintings, books, fur-nishings and household goods,tools and equipment can besold before leaving your currenthome how do they help youhandle the sale?

HANDYMAN SERVICES: Ifsomething should be fixed, disconnected, connected ortaken down, do they providethis service? What if an electri-cian or plumber is needed?

FORMER RESIDENCE: Onceyou have moved out and thehouse is empty do they handlepost-move cleaning or repair?

APPRAISALS: If you requireappraisals can they recommenda qualified appraiser to inventoryand value household furnishings,antiques, books, and paintings?

DONATIONS: If your planincludes donating items to afavorite charity, will theyarrange pickup or delivery tothe charity of your choice?

With the right plan and goodsupport your next move can be the beginning of an excitingnew chapter in your life. Beforeyou know it your journey will be over and you will be settledand enjoying your new home! �

For more information on Move Managers in our area consider contacting:

PHILANTHROPY

The Simpson House ministry of benevolent care thrives

because of its strong and grow-ing cadre of generous annual giftdonors as well as individuals whoremember Simpson House intheir estate plans. Established bythe Simpson House Board in 2011,Simpson House offers two recog-nition circles: The Belmont Circlefor Leadership Annual GivingDonors and The Col. Joseph M.Bennett Circle for Planned GivingDonors. An October 1, 2013luncheon is planned at SimpsonHouse to honor the generosity ofthese important donors.

The Belmont Circle recognizes alldonors whose annual gifts givento Simpson House total $1,000 ormore. Membership is on an annualbasis and is renewable annually.Recognition includes listing in the Annual Report and periodicdonor update presentations.Membership may be announcedor anonymous as a donor prefers.From time to time the Board ofDirectors will review and maychange the minimum gift level if needed.

The Col. Joseph M. BennettCircle recognizes donors who

have made planned gifts toSimpson House including trusts,bequests and charitable giftannuities. The nature of thesevery special gifts, which passthrough a donor’s estate, meanspermanent recognition is awarded.Membership is available to anydonor who provides written confirmation that he/she hasincluded Simpson House inhis/her estate plan. Recognitionincludes listing in the AnnualReport and periodic donorupdate presentations. Member-ship may be announced oranonymous as a donor prefers.

SIMPSON HOUSE WILL HONOR BELMONT AND BENNETT CIRCLE DONORS OCTOBER 1, 2013

Invitations to all known eligible persons have been mailed. If you did not receive an invitation, and are eligible, please call Robbe Healey, VP for Philanthropy, Simpson Senior Services at 610-660-0116, or email Robbe at rhealey@simpsonsenior.org

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BOARD LIST

Simpson Senior ServicesVirginia L. Brown

Rev. Dr. William Gary George

Mary Ann Hoffman

Rhonda Karp, Ed.D.Secretary

Daniel J. KelleyVice Chair

Jordan M. KendallChair

Alvin KingcadeTreasurer

Kay McCoyImmediate Past Chair

Rev. Dr. Anita Powell

Firas Saidi, MD

Kim W. WilliamsPresident and CEO

Simpson HouseDr. Mark King GoldbergChair

Mary BamfordVice Chair

The Rev. Alfred DaySecretary/Treasurer

The Rev. Thomas Anderman

Lillian Greenberg

Sigmund Kahn, M.D.

Mary Mattioni, RN

Gilbert Rowe

Roseann SmithExecutive Director

Kim W. Williams

Simpson MeadowsMary Louise Corrigan

Ron DankanichChair

Margaret Gettings

Elaine R. Green, Ed. D.Secretary

Jeanne Jagers

Diana SeipExecutive Director

Kim W. Williams

Jenner’s PondAlan Bates

Ed Fahey

Bart Holm

Kevin McNeil

Daria Payne

Dr. James Snow

Ernie Sutton

Kim W. WilliamsChair

Linda WilmotExecutive Director

Simpson Mid-TownRussell AlexanderManager

Janis Moore CampbellChair

The Rev. George R. Clark

Marcus Luk

Diane Monroe

Kim W. Williams

Wilhelmina Young

Simpson House2101 Belmont AvePhiladelphia, PA 19131215.878.3600www.simpsonhouse.org

Simpson Meadows101 Plaza DriveDowningtown, PA 19335610.269.8400www.simpsonmeadows.org

Jenner’s Pond2000 Greenbriar LaneWest Grove, PA 19390610.869.6801www.jennerspond.org

Simpson Gardens 84 N. Lansdowne AveLansdowne, PA 19050610.626.6303www.simpsongardens.org

Simpson Mid-Town 1001 Green StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19123215.232.7290www.simpsonmidtown.org

Simpson Senior Services150 Monument RoadSuite 105Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-1725

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