T hursday T ech H elp W ith M argaret “Hey Margaret, are you going to be in the lobby again after lunch today?” a resident asks. “I don’t know why but I can’t get this app to work on my phone and I don’t know what else to do.”
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“I sure will. See you there!” Margaret replies cheerfully. Walking alongside Margaret down the hallway at Western Reserve Masonic Campus (WRMC) another resident stops and thanks her for her help last week. Margaret beams to the resident and then quietly says to me, “We’ve fixed the same thing three times, but I think she’s figuring it out.” Putting her background in technology to use as a volunteer is just one of the ways Margaret is an asset to Ohio Masonic Homes. Each week she offers her expertise to friends AND staff in the lobby of WRMC so much so that we have coined the phrase, “Thursday Tech Help with Margaret.” She might troubleshoot a cell phone issue, assist with computer software, or provide document support, all skills she learned working in technology support during her career at IBM. Margaret would pick up third shift work to help support her family and learned a lot about helping others along the way. Experienced as a teacher, Margaret is a life-long learner and continuously educates herself on new technologies and software. Her motto, “If I am going to help others then I need to know how to do it myself.” More recently, she’s helping residents learn how to connect to and engage with K4Connect. This software was purchased through Foundation support to allow residents and staff across our three campuses to stay connected and enjoy simpler, happier, healthier lives. Residents can learn about programs happening on campus, sign up to be a volunteer, or just learn what’s on the menu this week. Additionally, they can connect with one another – consider it a private social media site like Facebook – just for our residents and staff.
Margaret Eiland (left) assists Anita Wamsley
Rose Society Duke Terry Posey, Sr. & Duchess Cheryl Posey cordially invite you to the Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 6PM – 10PM Westin Great Southern – Grand Ballroom 310 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio All funds raised benefit skilled nursing community members at the Western Reserve Masonic Community Crowning of the new Duke & Duchess | Hor d’oeuvres | Dinner | Dancing
Tickets: $250
www.OhioMasonicHomeFoundation.org/rose-society-ball foundation@OhioMasonicHome.org | (888) 248-2664 8 SPRING 2022
