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Jonathan E. Hollinger has accepted the invitation from Pleasant View Board of Directors to become the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Pleasant View. Jonathan comes to the community from Excentia where he has served as their CEO for the past five years. At Excentia he has managed the daily operations and administrative staff for this mental health and intellectual disability service provider in Lancaster. He has an extensive background in public accounting, healthcare and non-profit management, serving as Controller for Greiner Industries and Accounting Manager for Central Penn Management Group. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Lebanon Valley College. In addition to his extensive experience and skills, Jonathan brings familiarity with and knowledge of the area and of retirement communities. He is a current resident of Manheim where he grew up and where he even learned to drive on the roads right around Pleasant View. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of Landis Homes Retirement Community near Lititz since 2012, serving there as Board Treasurer since 2013. Sharing time and expertise with Landis Homes is not his only volunteer commitment. He volunteers at Lititz Mennonite Church and is involved with

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the activities of his family – his wife, Heidi, and their three children. Pleasant View’s Board of Directors, in conjunction with North Group Consulting, spent time during the last several months conducting an organizational evaluation and assessment. One outcome of the completion of that process was the identification of traits and qualities desired in the next organizational leadership to best build a strong future for Pleasant View. Jonathan brings all the skills and qualities the community has identified as essential ones for the new leadership. He is a collaborator.

Engaging employees to be effective is one of his strengths, paying particular attention to professional development. He shares a passion for providing an exceptional living environment and services for seniors. He is both visionary and strategic, staying focused on organizational mission. Additionally, he has the ability to share and communicate the mission and vision. Jonathan brings excellent credentials and experience as a leader to his new position at Pleasant View. It is wonderful that he also has strong ties, connections and involvement with the local community.

Sharing his enthusiasm upon accepting his new position, he states, “It is with great admiration and respect for the Pleasant View Retirement Community, its mission, its staff, and residents that I have accepted the President/CEO position. As President/CEO, it would be my desire for Pleasant View to continue as an organization of excellence, a leader within the continuing care retirement community, and an employer of choice. I look forward to serving Pleasant View on this new journey.” He is expected to begin his responsibilities at Pleasant View in July.

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JAMES F. DEVINE........................ChairpersonJ. GLEN HOSTETLER........................Vice ChairPAUL W. BRUBAKER.........................SecretaryPATRICK J. GENDRUE II....................Treasurer

Management Team

ANNA ANDERSON, Housekeeping Laundry

JEAN BEDNARSKI, Community Advancement

HALEY BRUMBACH, Wellness

JOLYNN CARL, Personal Care

KARLY DISALVO, Social Work

SARA GOOD, Nursing

TERESA GOOD, Recreational Therapy

WANDA HERTZOG-GRANT, VP Finance

AMANDA HALL, Sales & Marketing

GINNY HARTMAN, Chaplain

KATHLEEN HESS, Assistant Personal Care

DIANE JACOBS, Care at Home and Residential Living Services

BEN JOHNSON, Dining Services

MELISSA MERVINE, VP Operations

STEPHANIE MEYER, Assistant Administrator

JASON WARRENFELTZ, Plant Operations

LORI WERNER, Human Resources

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Members at Large:SCOTT A. MOYERNICOLE L. SHAFFERRONALD STRICKLERDAVID R. STRONGC. LYNN SWISHER MARK C. WAGNER

CAROL A. BUCHENTED E. DERRICK

DR. ROBERT A. FRICKNANCY HANN

BEVERLY A. HOSLERWILLIAM J. KAUFFMAN

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Your story is our story – an invitation to participate in the

60th Anniversary Oral History Project

History is not just dates and milestone events, although those are all part of our history. The many people who have known and been associated with Pleasant View throughout its history have many stories about the people and events related to Pleasant View, as experienced or seen themselves. We don’t want to let time pass and risk losing those recollections and robust stories of who we are and the individuals who have played leadership roles. Some of the stories may involve personal experiences here at Pleasant View over the years. Or you may have stories about our founders – their work, their vision, their hopes and aspirations for residents and for the future of Pleasant View. You may have helped build our buildings, repair our appliances, can peaches or barbecue chickens here. We want to capture and preserve your Pleasant View story. During our 60th year, we are reaching out to all who have tales to share relating to their association with Pleasant View. Volunteers and staff are launching our Oral History Project, where we will be video recording to capture your stories. The stories will be shared and preserved as part of the Pleasant View archives.

Our invitation to you – If you, or someone you know, would like to have your story about Pleasant View be recorded to become part of our Oral History Project, please get in touch with Jean Bednarski, Director of Community Advancement at jbednarski@PleasantViewrc.org or call 717-665-6218. If you have photos, mementos, printed materials or objects related to Pleas-ant View that you would be willing to share, just let us know.

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At the end of March 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Pleasant View Retirement Community with 5 stars for Overall Quality. “This achievement has been our goal for years and is the culmination of hard work and dedication of all of our team members,” shared Melissa Mervine, Pleasant View’s Vice President of Operations. “This year, CMS standards for performance on quality measures have increased, and many communities have seen a decline in their quality rating. Not only did we maintain our previous rating (4-Star) despite this change, we have achieved our ultimate goal of 5 stars.” The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, performs yearly ratings and reviews of nursing home facilities nationwide. They focus on health inspections, quality measures, staffing, Registered Nurse staffing and overall quality. CMS’s star rating system allows users to see important differences in quality among nursing homes to help them make better care decisions. Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible!

Pleasant View Receives 5 Stars!

In 2014, volunteers donated a total of 17,848 hours of service, with an estimated value of more than $152,000. Needless to say, Pleasant View is appreciative of our volunteers that assist our staff and serve our residents. What better way to celebrate our “all-star volunteers” during Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 12-18) than some traditional ball park treats and a visit from our favorite local mascot, Cylo, of the Lancaster Barnstormers.

Want to join our all-star team of volunteers? There are a variety

of opportunities available. For more information, contact Aubrey Smith,

Volunteer Coordinator, at 664-6288.

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Sample delicious food and baked goods, sing and dance to the music, interact with street performers, and reconnect with friends and neighbors at the 7th Annual Penn Township – Pleasant View Community Day, to be held rain or shine on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s Community Day celebration coincides with the 60th anniversary of the first resident moving to Pleasant View Retirement Community, and will be a fun-filled day for all ages to enjoy a variety of food vendors, games, music and entertainment.

As a part of Pleasant View’s year-long celebration, a recording room will be available for guests to share their memories of Pleasant View Retirement Community, and are encouraged to bring historical objects, photos and personal stories to share with Pleasant View’s oral history project. Music and entertainment are always a highlight at Community Day, and this year is no different. Guests can enjoy tunes provided by the Nomads, a classic

rock ‘n roll band playing songs from the fifties and sixties, watch dance performances by students of Cricket’s Performing Arts, and learn about reptiles with Jesse Rothacker with Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary. Street performers including the Magic of Daniel Clemente, and Cissy and the Man will be roaming through the Town Square, sure to delight both the young and the young at heart. Children will also be able to meet miniature horses from Canine Country Club, and enjoy a performance to kick off the Manheim Community Library’s summer reading program. Guests should bring their appetite to Community Day, as there will be food of all varieties available throughout the day. Visitors can satisfy their sweet tooth at the Pleasant View Auxiliary Bake Sale and enjoy an ice cream sundae scooped by Pleasant View Auxiliary members. The ever-popular jello eating contest will be back for visitors to compete against each other. Many of Manheim and Penn Township’s finest will be present throughout the day and provide the opportunity for visitors to interact with staff and volunteers from local fire, police, and municipal services. Various organizations will also have interactive tables on display for guests to learn more about services provided in the community and how to participate.

This year, guests are encouraged to donate items for the Humane League of Lancaster County. Items recommended for donation include dog crates, ice cube trays, scratching posts, cat litter, climbing trees, shoe boxes, collars & leashes, baby gates, pet treats (Beggin’ Strips and Snausages), empty cereal boxes, wind chimes, paper towel tubes, bubbles, pipe cleaners, and beef or chicken broth. Guests attending Community Day are advised to park on Pleasant View’s campus throughout the day. For more information on Penn Township-Pleasant View Community Day, visit www.penntwplanco.org or www.PleasantViewrc.org.

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COME ONE, COME ALL!7th Annual Penn Township – Pleasant View Community Day!

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Pets Love P leasant V iew Because. . .

The lemon grass is so tasty! – Buddy

The fresh air from the screen door makes this my favorite spot to lay. – Jenny

I’m a people-watcher.I just love my window seat! – Tweety

Everyday I get hugs from my neighbors, staff and visitors. – C orrie

Treats! I love attention and did I mention I real ly love treats? – London

I love to walk from our cottage to col lect the mail and a treat. – Dol ly

I’m never bored with al l the people I meet. – Dynamite

We ride in our wagon when we are visiting and helping people in therapy. – Miija and Jesi

Pleasant View has launched a new series of free educational seminars open to Pleasant View residents and members of the greater community. The spring series held in April and May featured presentations by attorneys, a retirement planning professional and a CPA. These professionals shared their expertise on a wide variety of topics of interest to seniors. The topics included changes to the PA Power of Attorney Law, tips on reducing taxes without reducing income, mistakes to avoid in your estate planing, and creative ways to support your favorite charity. The Food for Thought series will continue offering educational opportunities for people preparing for retirement or those already retired. If you have sugges-tions for pertinent topics or comments about the series, please contact Jean Bednarski, Director of Community Advancement at 717-664-6218 or jbednarski@PleasantViewrc.org.

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Aurora Ober: Enjoying the View for 25 years Before moving to Pleasant View, Aurora Ober regularly sat in her home’s sitting room overlooking Market Square in Manheim, and enjoyed watching the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. Over the past 25 years, both the town of Manheim and Pleasant View Retirement Community have changed, but Aurora still enjoys the view. Aurora grew up in Lititz, but then settled in Manheim with her husband, Russell. Their home on the Square was also home to Russ’s barber shop. While Russ was busy at the shop, Aurora worked at Warner-Lambert in Lititz for 33 years. Throughout the years in Manheim, Aurora was always aware of Pleasant View, and the care and service they provided. At one time, Aurora worked at Elmdale Nursing Home, and it was there that she was introduced to one of Pleasant View’s founding ladies, Esther Henry. “She was a wonderful woman, who gave inspiring prayers,” shared Ober, as she reminisced fondly. Aurora and her husband were present at Pleasant View’s first groundbreaking ceremony, and eventually Aurora’s own mother lived at Pleasant View. In 1990, Russ and Aurora decided that the time was right for them to now move to Pleasant View. One of the “must haves” for Aurora when she moved

here was that her apartment had to have a view. “We only wanted a one bedroom apartment, so we didn’t have extra work of cleaning a larger home, but I had to have a view from the apartment. I just loved the view from the sitting room in my home, and wanted that here in our new home.” Her apartment on the third floor offers a view of the main entrance of Pleasant View, where again, she can see all of the hustle and bustle of our campus. Shortly after they moved to Pleasant View, Russ closed his shop in downtown Manheim, but eventually found a new career as a barber here at Pleasant View. In between working and volunteering, Russ and Aurora enjoyed traveling, camping and hiking all over the country. “We didn’t have to worry. We could just lock up the apartment and go!” And “go” they certainly did, visiting Maryland, New York, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida, just to name a few of their favorite vacations. Aurora has witnessed many changes and growth of Pleasant View’s campus since she moved here in 1990, including expansion projects, renovations, five different administrators, and the passing of her husband nine years ago. While the view at Pleasant View may be different, she’d still do it all over again. “It’s my home - it’s a very friendly place, like one big family.”

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Pleasant View has two living areas specifically designed for residents with dementia or dementia- related illnesses. Teresa Good, Director of Health CareRecreationalTherapyatPleasantView, sharesthat “We motivate residents to be as active and independent as possible while providing them with a safe and secure environment with personalized and purposeful structure and routine.” Knowledgeable andcompassionatestaffnotonlycaresforresidents,butinvolvesfamilyandcaregivers,offeringsupportand education through individualized care plans and amonthlymemorylosssupportgroup. Pleasant View Retirement Community’s GolfTournament is the primary fundraising event forthe Cognitive Care Fund. Monies raised through the

Pleasant View Calendar of EventsFor more details on each event, visit http://www.pleasantviewrc.org/events/At A Glance

Benefit Auction & BBQ Friday,June5 at 6 p.m. Town Square Under the Tent

Community Day Saturday,June6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Town Square

Lancaster Senior Orchestra Wednesday,June10 at 2 p.m.Hoffer Auditorium

Community Blood DriveThursday,June11 at 1 p.m.Gathering Place

Town Hall Meeting with Senator Ryan AumentSaturday,June13 at 10 a.m.Hoffer Auditorium

Memory Loss Support Group Speaker: Kim LemonWednesday,June17at7p.m.Hoffer Auditorium

Cardboard Boat Race Tuesday,July2 at 11 a.m.Town Square Health Club

Memory Loss Support Group Annual PicnicWednesday,July15at7p.m.Gathering Place

Servant Stage CompanyFriday,July24-7p.m. Hoffer Auditorium

Memory Loss Support Group Wednesday,August19at7p.m.Gathering Place

Golf Tournament Wednesday,September23 at 1 p.m. Overlook Golf Course

Cognitive Care - A Cause Worth Driving ForBenefit Golf Tournament Wednesday, September 23 at 1 p.m.

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golftournamentdirectlysupporttheneedsofresidentswithdementiaandtheircaregivers,throughspecialized equipmentandtools,environmentaladaptations,stafftrainingandsupportiveprogramming.Overthepastfivegolf tournaments, over $80,000 have been donated to support Cognitive Care services at Pleasant View. The goal in2015istobreakthe$100,000markfortotalfundsraised. Youcanhelpusreachthisgoalbyparticipatingasasponsor,golferordonor to theCognitiveCareFund.Registrationinformationwillbemailedinmid-June;formoredetailsortoregisteryourgolffoursome,contactAmanda Hall, Pleasant View Sales and Marketing Manager, at ahall@PleasantViewrc.orgor717-664-6207.

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It is with our hearts, skills and understanding that we care for our residents with dementia. We are dedicated to ensuring that every individual is valued, as we focus on what is left, not on what has been lost. – Pleasant View Cognitive Care Philosophy Statement

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SAVE the DATES!

Town Hall MeetingJune 13, 2015 at 10 a.m.

Hoffer AuditoriumSenator Ryan Aument will be presenting an overview

of the state budget proposal, the budgetary process, and

legislative priorities. After the brief presentation Senator

Aument will be available for questions and answers from

the crowd.

Memory Loss Support Group

June 17, 2015 at 7 p.m.Hoffer Auditorium

Kim Lemon, of WGAL-8, has a unique and personal

story about Lewy Body Dementia and is willing to share

with members and the community at large.