IN THIS ISSUE Letter from the CEO . . . . 2 Letter from the GM . . . . . 3 Grand Lodge News . . . . 4 The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation News. . . . . . . . 8 The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center News . . . 10 Springfield Masonic Community News . . . . . 12 Western Reserve Masonic Community News . . . . . 14 Browning Masonic Community News . . . . . 15 OMH YouTube. . . . . . . . 15 Be on the Lookout! . . . . 15 Masonic Sheriffs . . . . . . 16 The Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of Ohio One Masonic Drive, Springfield, OH 45504 614-885-5318 or 800-292-6092 Jim Hall, PM Director of Programs jhall@glohio.com The Ohio Masonic Home Marketing Department 2655 W. National Road Springfield, OH 45504 937-525-5609 OMHmarketing@ ohiomasonichome.org If you would like to receive the Ohio Beacon electronically, send an email with your request to OMHmarketing@ ohiomasonichome.org
A Message
from the
Dear Brethren, As we enter Spring of 2022, our Ohio Masonic Home continues to evolve and innovate as we progress on our journey to become a leading Provider of Choice. One of the most profound changes over this time has been the richer understanding of, and commitment to, sustainability and growth. Building on strong commitments to our Brethren, Residents, and Employees, our leadership vision brings together what we believe are essential components to maintain The Ohio Masonic Home's long-term health and growth. The success of our mission requires that we constantly work to achieve our goals through integrated initiatives that place a high priority on moving us forward. At Western Reserve Masonic Community, we have been making tremendous progress on the construction project that will bring fifty-six new independent living apartments and a new state-of-the-art, fifty-bed nursing center to the Medina community. For our Browning Masonic Community, we have undertaken several projects to enhance the experience of our community members and their families. We are in the process of updating the corridors, renovating the dining room, and adding a small pub area, as well as refreshing and enhancing our Pathways memory care unit. These updates will allow us to provide a more enriched living experience for all. Springfield Masonic Community is currently planning to reposition skilled nursing and assisted-living services for the community, which will enhance our resident experience by consolidating services into a central location on campus. In addition, we have several projects underway to update corridors, care areas, and infrastructure. As we continue to grow and change, we took delivery of four new MedMizer beds in our skilled units that allow our staff and residents additional comfort and ease in use. These beds, designed to pivot and raise, will enable the resident to lift themselves out of bed and assist our staff in ambulation and transfer. For more information on MedMizer and the ActiveCare Bed, please visit www.med-mizer.com or www. youtube.com/MedMizer ActiveCare Bed. As we continue forward, we are excited about where The Ohio Masonic Home is going and what the future holds. The growth on our campuses and a focus on building a strong sense of community align with our vision of being a Provider of Choice while creating opportunities for greater collaboration and alignment across the organization and in the communities we serve. Thank you for your continued support! Fraternally, Brother Scott Buchanan CEO, The Ohio Masonic Home
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CANCELLED
After much consideration, the difficult decision has been made to cancel Home Day 2022. Please stay connected with our Ohio Masonic Home on Facebook (@theohiomasonichome) and at www.ohiomasonichome.org.
SAVE-THE-DATE OMH Foundation Golf Classic June 13, 2022
Rose Society Ball September 24, 2022
