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15 Winter 2024 Vol. 34, No. 1 Masonic Villages include locations in Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Warminster. Published by Masonic Villages’ Public Relations Department Masonic Village, One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-367-1121, ext. 33383 or email pr@masonicvillages.org.

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Up, Up and Away

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A Long-Term Commitment to Caring

The High Notes of 25 Years of Music Therapy

provision of services and referral of residents are not based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age (where minimum age for admission is met), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, limited English Proficiency (LEP) or any other protected status.

10 Warming Hearts One Stitch at a Time 12 Showing and Telling Tales of the Past

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14 Marking a Milestone Birthday in Style 15 A Purrfect Companion 16 Driven to Give 18 Memorials/Honorariums On the cover: Music Therapy staff at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown (back row, l-r): Kim Glass, Kathy Keener Shantz, Mikella Leydig, Liz Eargle, Rhonda Snyder and (front row) Ann Dinsmore. See story on p. 6.

UP, UP AND AWAY

By Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident Helen Young, with Sandi Hathaway

Finally, the day arrived, and off went our high-flying residents. The weather was one of those marvelous fall days: 78 degrees, slight winds and a cloudless blue sky. Their flight could not have been more picture-perfect. The only minor issue they had was stepping over the edge of the basket to get in, which tested their agility and dexterity. They were helped by “two strong employees.” Nine more passengers and the pilot joined the threesome. “We were the oldest passengers, by far,” Nancy Betz said. They traveled over farmlands through Intercourse and New Holland heading towards the Welsh Mountains. They were amazed to see their shadow on the fields as they floated around. The land below, with the homes, fields, highways, trees and even an Amish buggy, reminded them of a Christmas train platform.

What do you do to celebrate your birthday? Cake, dinner with friends and family, presents? Nancy Betz, a resident of Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, celebrated her 90th birthday by checking off an item on her bucket list: taking a hot air balloon ride! As her milestone approached, Nancy decided it was time to take flight, saying,

“If you don’t do it at 90, when are you going to do it?” But Nancy didn’t want to go alone. Enter friend and fellow resident Nancy Wenrich, a veteran hot air balloon rider, who immediately said, “I’ll go.” Nancy Wenrich told the story to her friend, Brenda Gabel, also a resident, who said, “I want to go, too!” Although Nancy Betz and Brenda had never met, these three women seemed destined to celebrate together. Having moved to Masonic Village from various parts of the state, all three 80+-year-old women celebrate their birthdays within the same week. What did their families think about their plans? Nancy Betz’ family said, “Have fun.” Brenda Gabel’s family said, “Way to go, Mom!” The planning began in September. They found Lancaster Balloon Rides, a company in Bird-inHand. Hot air ballooning meant a maiden voyage for Nancy Betz and Brenda. However, Nancy Wenrich had been up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Egypt (over the Nile), so she was anxious to go again in Lancaster County. They agreed on a sunset flight — an hour-long trip from 4 to 5 p.m. — and booked it for Oct. 26. They crossed their fingers for good weather.

Brenda Gabel, Nancy Wenrich and Nancy Betz They hardly knew they were ascending, but the balloon eventually reached a height of 2,500 feet. Although nothing scary occurred, the three women all commented on the heat from the flame; because of the light winds that day, the flame had to continually be fired. When the flight ended at the preplanned location, the passengers were offered champagne or ginger ale for a post-flight toast. Guess what they chose?

The women agree this hot air balloon ride was a “wonderful way to celebrate all our birthdays.” We interviewed the three hot-air enthusiasts the day before Nancy Betz’ 90th birthday and had to ask all of them, “What else is on your bucket list?” They were in total agreement that skydiving was not on anyone’s list. We can’t wait to see what they will come up with to celebrate the next big milestone!

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Doris was most proud when she was allowed to address a patient’s bed sore using a treatment that she had read about herself, and it healed.

A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT

to Caring It takes a special person to be a nurse, and it takes a really special person to be a nurse for more than 50 years. Doris Yoder and Clarissa Weeks have committed half a century to caring for others and continue to feel satisfaction in their work every day at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Doris Yoder, certified registered nurse practitioner, worked her first nursing job at Masonic Village in the late 1960s. Little did she know, it was her first step in a long, rewarding career, and that she’d be back where she started more than 50 years later. Doris received her calling at a young age. She had surgery several times as a preschooler. One nurse cared for her in an especially compassionate manner, and Doris decided then and there she wanted to be a nurse. Before starting her senior year of high school, she worked as a nurse aide in the Philadelphia Freemasons’ Memorial Hospital (renamed the Masonic Health Care Center in 1974) at Masonic Village.

“Before my first day, my mother said, ‘You’ll see many things you wish you could change, but you can’t now. Later on, when you are in a position to help make needed changes, do so.’” She earned $0.99 an hour for her work, and there was no formal training provided. Her mother was a practical nurse who had done her clinical training at Masonic Village,

Doris Yoder so Doris used what her mother had taught her and learned on the job. She worked in what would now be known as a memory support area. Standards for nursing homes were vastly different at the time. Residents (referred to at the time as patients) wore hospital gowns, and those at risk for falling were restrained to their chairs. There were few scheduled activities. This is a stark contrast to today when residents wear what they please, are never restrained and participate in engaging programs and events daily. “But most caregivers then and now sought to provide good care,” she said. The hospital was made up of two separate wings, and a year after Doris started, construction was completed on a medical-surgical wing that connected the two (now the clinics building). The current Village Apartments served as a home for nurses who lived at a distance. There was one doctor, who also lived on campus.

After high school, Doris graduated from Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing and Goshen College with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. After serving 10 years as a community health nurse, she pursued a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and was licensed as a family nurse practitioner. She spent the following years in family practice and college health. Living only a few miles from Masonic Village, she returned here as a continence care consultant in 2005. “I really like to help people understand what’s going on in their bodies,” she said. Doris was happy to see all the changes that had taken place at the campus, both in terms of new buildings and the array of services and amenities for residents.

“I’m happy to see the focus on all the activities. Music has changed the whole atmosphere, and visiting pets delight residents immensely,” she said.

The following summer, she worked in the medical-surgical wing. She was supervised by an Army nurse who ran a tight ship but encouraged staff to do a good job. Among the since updated practices was the use of catheters that emptied into a onequart IV bottle, which sat on the floor and would often get knocked over. Patient lifts back then were raised and lowered by pumping a long handle. Doris Yoder

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Doris has seen a lot of changes in her decades as a nurse. Some things haven’t changed, though. “Then and now, putting oneself in the place of residents under our care and being creative to help improve life lived in difficult circumstances brings joy, encouragement and fulfillment to all concerned,” she said. “I enjoy what I’m doing.” Clarissa “Chris” Weeks, RN and home care coordinator, knew since she was in fourth grade that she wanted to be a nurse. She was part of her high school’s nurse club, and after volunteering at a local hospital, her career choice as a nurse was cemented.

where she gained experience in pediatric care. Her first job after graduation was in Johns Hopkins Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU). She decided to learn more about cardiac care and transferred to the Greater Baltimore Coronary Care Unit and ICU. Chris was then married and moved to North Carolina, where she worked in an ICU in Tarboro before heading back to Baltimore and then settling into Pennsylvania and a job in the pediatric ICU at Hershey Medical Center. She also worked for the Visiting Nurses of Lancaster County part-time.

“There are so many fields of nursing and other specialties,” “I never set out to be a nurse for Chris said. “I didn’t want to get in a rut. Your skills 50 years,” she said, “but then translate anywhere. I didn’t the time just came and went.” think when I started that I’d Chris attended Coatesville end up in so many places.” Hospital School of Nursing for three years, where she learned and practiced the profession. One of the highlights was visiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,

With 37 years of nursing experience in pediatrics and coronary care, Chris was ready for something different. She worked in postanesthesia care and outpatient care for a period before coming to Masonic Village’s Home Care Department as a care coordinator. “I have a love of community nursing,” she said. “I feel like in my career, there’s been a constant theme of family-centered care. You have care focused on an individual — whether it’s pediatric or geriatric — and you communicate a lot with their family.” Masonic Village Home Care is a non-medical service designed to support individuals and their primary caregivers with daily living and household tasks. Chris’s role gives her lots of flexibility in her schedule.

Chris Weeks “Working in home care, I like to see what I can do to improve their environment for their health — anything to keep them in their home longer. Little things make all the difference. For one woman who has memory loss issues, I got her a clock that shows the date and time, and she loved it. “Every day is different, even with the same person. I love the residents, and the staff here are so nice. The staff, from dining to physical therapy to social workers, communicate with each other and really want what is best for the residents.” After 53 years in the field, Chris has seen a lot of advancements and changes, mostly on the technology front. She’s witnessed open heart surgeries on babies, and those surviving at just 24 weeks old. “I just enjoy what I’m doing,” Chris said. “If I wake up and say, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’ and can’t be a benefit to people I’m seeing, then it’s time to quit.”

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THE

HIGH NOTES

of 25 Years of Music Therapy In 1977, a clinical student came to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown to work with a visiting music therapist to use the power of music to improve the lives of residents. The student, Jim Haines, would return to Masonic Village in 1997, now as the director of the music therapy program at Elizabethtown College, to initiate the development of an official program. The community has been alive with the sound of music ever since.

Ann Dinsmore with Alexis Henry

Jim always saw a bright future for music therapy. “When I was in graduate school I saw the growth happening,” he said. “There is still lots of room for more, but our students finding work as soon as they complete their training is evidence to me that things are going in the right direction. The explosion of research showing the efficacy of music therapy is exciting, as is the increased use and documented benefits of music therapy in medical settings of all types.” Jim worked with Claudia Stephens, then director of admissions and resident services at Masonic Village (now retired), and Dr. Anne Lipe, also from Elizabethtown College. They secured a donation from Perry Snyder, a Masonic Village resident who provided the funds for the pilot in memory of his wife.

“I observed first-hand how music offered at the time made a difference in our residents’ lives,” Claudia said. “I saw anxious residents become calm, and residents who normally had difficulty expressing themselves singing every word. For that 30 to 45 minutes, stress, worries and pain were forgotten.” A four-hour weekly pilot program was launched in 1997 by Anne, and later taken over by Ann Dinsmore, who was director of recreation services at another local retirement community. By the end of the year, she joined Masonic Village as a full-time music therapist. Ann helped build a formal music therapy program, which included hosting clinical students from Elizabethtown College.

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“Thanks to Perry’s donation, Elizabethtown College’s involvement and Ann Dinsmore’s therapeutic music magic, we were hopeful we could show the value of the program in an upcoming budget year, and we were successful,” Claudia said. “Music therapy has since significantly enhanced Masonic Village’s therapeutic offerings.” Ann served as music therapy supervisor and oversaw a team of five board-certified music therapists. She is also an adjunct professor of music therapy at Elizabethtown College. She first witnessed the power of music and the strength of its connections while traveling with her father, who served as a chaplain at a state hospital, and has since devoted her career to what was once a fledgling field.

WH AT I S M U S I C TH E R A PY ? Music therapy is a health care profession in which credentialed staff use music to enhance memory and expression of feelings; stimulate and relax; and improve balance, mobility and communication. Music therapists are trained to provide the right music at the right time in the right way — honoring an individual’s cultural considerations, familiarity and personal preferences. Backed by research, they use a variety of techniques, instruments and technology to achieve this.

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“I have so many positive memories about how this therapy touches the residents, but the most memorable moment was Ann teaching me that our bodies are a musical instrument – blood flowing, hearts pumping, lungs expanding as we breathe, etc.,” Claudia said. “It’s only natural that we all respond to the therapy of music.”

Music therapy can also alleviate depression and provide comfort and support for those at end of life.

The American Music Therapy Association, which has funded research into the field’s impact, has determined that music therapy programs can decrease pain, falls and agitation in participants. Music also provides very specific benefits for older adults, supported by research in the areas of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

“I will always remember the time I went to provide music for a resident who was actively dying,” Angela recalls. “Her family was present, and they said she’d love to hear Elvis when she was dying. I started to play ‘Love Me Tender,’ and they stopped me quickly and said, ‘Oh no, we want some “Jailhouse Rock!”’ It’s a simple reminder that preferences are so important, and making assumptions is never a safe bet.”

“For our residents, it can be a sneaky way to improve themselves,” Angela Ortiz, former music therapist who now works as hospice volunteer coordinator, said. “Often, they don’t realize they’ve been moving their bodies for 30 minutes, expressing themselves like they wouldn’t have without music or socializing with their peers for the first time that day.”

“Providing music for my grandfather while he was near the end of his life on hospice care was an important experience in my decision to become a music therapist and guided my interest in serving older adults and those in hospice care,” said Mikella Leydig, music therapist, who joined Masonic Village following her internship with the music therapy department in November.

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“One of my favorite memories here was being able to share a song that a resident and I worked on creating together during a mid-week worship service,” Mikella said.

Nina Federico, recreation manager (left), and Megan Zivic, music therapist (right), with Hugh Pollon at Masonic Village at Sewickley

M U S I C TH E R A PY AT M A S O N I C V I LL AG E “The most important benefit of music therapy is connection,” Ann said. “Once a connection is established, the therapist and the client can work on whatever is needed.” As of 2023, music therapists provide an average of 32 group sessions per week and 90 individual sessions per month. Since its implementation, music therapy has helped hundreds of residents in the personal care, nursing services, memory support and end-of-life areas through weekly music therapy programs, as well as Music and Memories, Music and Movement, Chime Choirs, one-on-one sessions and special events likes dances and concerts. To provide residents with the most interactive experiences, volunteers help escort residents to sessions and special events and engage them in music. “One of the residents’ favorite programs is Down Memory Lane,” Rhonda Snyder, music therapist, said. “I use music to aid them in reminiscing about occurrences in their lives. Using the example of dating, they share how they met their spouse, their first date or their first kiss. I use songs to stimulate these precious memories and provide a safe environment to share them.”

“Music therapy can be used to meet a variety of needs, but one thing I really appreciate is the way we build community through our programming,” Kim Glass, music therapist, said. One-on-one sessions are especially beneficial for residents because music therapists can focus on helping them regain their identity and reconnect to a part of their life, whether it’s singing in their church choir or teaching piano lessons. Participants find a creative outlet through song writing, performing or making music.

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“Residents benefit from music therapy by being able to connect in whatever way they can based on their preferences or abilities,” Kathy Keener Shantz, music therapist, said. “Each resident may have a primary way of responding to music such as moving, tapping, clapping, singing, mouthing words, reminiscing, listening or socializing with others or using music as a support to their spiritual, emotional or physical state for relaxation.” Rhonda meets one-on-one with patients receiving endof-life care. These visits focus on music genre preferences of the patient, and she uses the music to aid with pain reduction, decrease anxiety and/or life review. It can also comfort residents through the grief process, acceptance of their prognosis or the losses they’ve experienced. Neurologic music therapy is a new treatment approach to Parkinson’s disease. Liz Eargle, music/recreation therapist, who was recently promoted to supervisor of music therapy and memory support programming, completed training in the field in 2022 and has worked with several residents using this method. This kind of music therapy uses an external auditory cue — music — to prime the brain. Not just for Parkinson’s patients, it can be part of neurological rehabilitation. “Coordination of movement becomes difficult with Parkinson’s, and the addition of a metronome and musical cues can help patients to increase awareness of their movements and practice control, which is carried into daily life,” Liz said. With such a robust and successful program, Masonic Village’s music therapy staff also provide learning opportunities for music therapy majors from Elizabethtown College and beyond. They have helped to educate and train more than 175 students from local colleges and universities, including Marywood University, Temple University and Immaculata University, through internships, clinicals and practicums. Masonic Village at Sewickley has two board-certified music therapists who provide group and individual sessions weekly. Among the residents’ favorite sessions are drum circles, tone chimes and the Young at Heart program, which includes children from the on-campus child care center. Students from the Seton Hill University Music Therapy Program, Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Slippery Rock have been temporary additions to the team through clinicals and internships.

CE LE B R ATI O N S O F PA S T A N D FUTU R E To celebrate 25 years of music therapy at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, the department presented “Music Therapists in Concert” and coordinated “Sentimental Journey: Celebrating 25 Years of Music Therapy,” an interactive program recognizing staff, donors, volunteers, residents and alumni who make music therapy possible. Ann reached out to former students, interns and staff to create a timeline and memories at Masonic Village. In a field that has grown so much over the last several decades, the future is wide open. Ann foresees more private music therapy practices opening in addition to the growth of services offered through continuing care facilities, hospitals, clinics and hospice providers.

“Through research, we are learning so much more about how music is processed in different parts of the brain,” Kathy said. “This may have more specific treatment options for future use in our profession.”

“As long as people feel strongly about music, music therapists will be able to make a difference in their lives,” Jim said. A final note, Ann retired in February after 25 years with Masonic Village. “I have helped residents write music, find their voices, connect with undamaged parts of themselves, dance — even in a wheelchair, remember precious events and feelings and share their stories with others,” she said. “Those stories have made the biggest impact on my life. Many of my favorite memories include the amazing music therapists I’ve worked with, the students and interns we trained and the volunteers who have supported our program.” “I am so proud of the growth of music therapy here at Masonic Village and so grateful our organization is committed to providing such an important service to the quality of life of our residents.”

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Warming Hearts One Stitch at a Time

Bettianne Boggess is well known at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill for her crocheted creations, which she enjoys giving away as much as she loves making.

Bettianne makes prayer shawls for her church’s Christmas bazaar in Harleysville. She also donates her handmade hats to homeless shelters.

Crocheting is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread or other materials.

When the pandemic began, Bettianne was looking for ways to pass the time. She began making blankets and hats with all the leftover yarn from unfinished projects. Over the years, she has collected more than eight, 33-gallon bags of yarn, many of which are stored under her bed.

Bettianne hand makes hats, sweaters, small blankets and “falsies,” special breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. She donates the falsies to an organization called KnittedKnockers.com for breast cancer survivors. Both Bettianne and her cousin are cancer survivors.

“I’ve been crocheting since I was 6 or 7 years old, when my mother and aunts would teach me,” Bettianne said. “My mother has won awards in China for crocheting, embroidery and knitting. She taught me and my four sisters how to do all the handicrafts.” Since retiring, crocheting has provided Bettianne a sense of accomplishment. She spent many years working in the information technology sector but has since rediscovered her love for crocheting. She even sells her work in the Masonic Village gift shop. “I make ‘scrubbies’ for dish washing,” she said. “It’s neat, because they are 100% nylon. When food gets stuck in the holes, you can just pull the scrubbie apart underwater and everything falls out. They last a long time.” 10

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“It just seemed like a no-brainer to start working on new things,” she said. Bettianne originally hails from The Bronx, a borough of New York City, and is a fourth-generation American. “My great-great-grandfather came over from China and worked for the railroads out west,” she said.

Bettianne attended City College of New York (CCNY) as a math major, working in information technology for UNIVAC, Sperry Rand and the Unisys Corp, where she spent 36 years. She is married to her husband of 54 years, Jan.

“He is my best friend,” she said. “It is a wonderful relationship. We really do have a good time.” Jan is a Past Master of Friendship-Williams Lodge No. 400 in Jenkintown. When the couple moved to Masonic Village in 2022, Jan joined the PalestineRoxborough Lodge No. 135, which meets on campus.

Both Bettianne and Jan sing with “Voices on the Hill” and enjoy trivia and karaoke. They have one daughter who lives nearby.

“We love it here because the food is good, the facility is well run and you have good activities and really good people,” she said. Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill also hosts a knitting club, which meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the library. Attendees work on individual projects, as well as contribute to Project Linus, a national nonprofit organization which donates blankets to children in hospitals including the Shriners Hospitals for Children, shelters, social service agencies or anywhere a need arises.

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SHOWING AND TELLING

Tales of the Past Judy Parrish has always had a heart fond of simplicity, which is one of the reasons she adores her home at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. However, one aspect of her life proves to be what she considers the simplest: her steadfast love of history. Judy aspires to preserve the past and bring to life the stories she believes are worth telling.

Following the last-minute Santa Claus program, Judy received much praise and was asked to present the narration outside of her home. Her program, “Myths and Legends and Why We Believe in Santa Claus,” was born, and word-of-mouth swiftly took the reins. Soon enough, Judy began presenting her program at various community groups and gatherings.

For most of her life, Judy has been a collector and history buff. Yet, it was not until her early 40s when the historian within her truly began to blossom. After receiving a call from a women’s group whose speaker cancelled, Judy agreed to step in and quickly crafted a narration to go along with her 1,000-piece Santa Claus collection displayed in her home.

“I like to share history with others because too many people forget to do so,” Judy said.

“I thought to myself, ‘Now Judy, you cannot let them walk around your house without having some words to share,’” Judy said.

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In addition to her Santa Claus program, Judy has written and presented two others, including her “Christmas Tree” and “Willow Grove Park” narrations. While the program creation process is lengthy, she particularly enjoys the computerized research that goes along with it. Judy prefers to craft her programs in a story-like format, encouraging listeners to follow along using their imagination. She intentionally chooses not to use electronic slides in her programs to ensure individuals focus on the artifacts incorporated.

After attending Millersville State Teachers College, Judy married a social studies teacher and moved to the Philadelphia area, home of Willow Grove Park. Although she had never visited the park prior to her move, she became fascinated by its charm and history. “I fell in love with the fantastic story of Willow Grove Park,” Judy said. “It was not just an amusement park, but it was acres of grand imported greenery, trees and flowers. It was the place to be!”

“The programs are a story,” Judy said. “I want the audience to be focused on the history told and use the memorabilia to form pictures in their mind.” Since her first demonstration, Judy has evolved the Santa Claus program over the years. Her Christmas-centered narrative goes from early Roman times to Saint Nicholas’ time and concludes with the stories of gift-givers across the globe. She brings 75 artifacts from her Santa Claus collection to refer to throughout the narrative and display for the audience. While the focus is on the history of Santa Claus, Judy intends for her audience to walk away with the true meaning of generosity and love.

“I believe that people have an interest in history,” Judy said. “They just have no clue where to start.”

Mesmerized by the park’s lively experience, Judy created a program that encompasses the park’s entire history, from opening day in 1896 to its unexpected termination in 1967. Throughout the talk, Judy references antiques gifted to her from her father. Among the collection are antique milk glass items, original postcards and her personal favorite, a tin with the impression of an original hairpin. “I always introduce the story of Willow Grove Park by placing a fancy hat on my head,” Judy said. “I do this to explain how during this time a respected lady never walked around the park without a hat. This part gets many ‘woos.’” Judy’s presents for nursing homes, historical societies, women’s clubs and others. Just seven months after moving to Masonic Village, she had the opportunity to present her Christmas program to fellow residents, and it was a success. Judy conducts all three of her programs for Masonic Village residents once a year, adding new snippets of history each time.

“I love that I always get returning attendees every year,” Judy said. “Everyone at Masonic Village has respected not only me, but my love of history!” When she is not busy researching or presenting, Judy can be found singing in the women’s choir, playing bridge, helping with the residents and food councils, attending campus concerts, volunteering with activities and writing beautiful pieces of poetry. A snippet of her poem, “Memories Found,” perfectly captures the essence of history’s impact and importance:

“Every piece was a priceless treasure with a golden memory band, And I felt myself relive them all, as I held them in my hand.” by Camdyn Lehman, public relations associate

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When asked the secret to her longevity, she said “God just loves me, and I’ve never smoked or drunk alcohol or eaten unhealthy.” Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ginny attended Beaver College (now Arcadia University), where she studied religion. She worked in the payroll department of Asplundh Construction, and then served as the legal secretary for the head of Prudential Services for many years. Ginny enjoys her time at Masonic Village. She likes to paint, make ceramics and attend various entertainment and happy hour events. She appreciates that the building is kept clean, and residents are well taken care of by the staff.

MARKING A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY in Style Katherine Virginia “Ginny” Binns has at least 28 reasons to wake up each morning, fueled by her love for her family. The mother of four, grandmother of 11 and greatgrandmother of 13 celebrated her 102nd birthday on Nov. 14 at Masonic Village at Warminster. On the big day, Ginny was greeted by a room filled with more than 50 friends, family members, residents and staff holding balloons and signs. A highlight of the party was a surprise visit by the Mummers playing many of her favorite string band songs. Guests enjoyed pizza, soft pretzels, ice cream, cake and homemade desserts. Philadelphia’s Channel 6 Action News even made an appearance to interview Ginny and videotape the festivities.

“Ginny smiled the whole party,” said her daughter, Gail Mastropietro. “It was such a fun and happy time. Many guests said this was the best party they’d ever attended.” Ginny has lived at Masonic Village since last January. Prior to that, she lived in an independent living facility. Her husband, Robert, who was a Mason, lived at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill for two years before passing away in 2004. Ginny said she was excited to reach 102 because her parents both died young, her father at age 54 and her mother at 52. They owned a grocery store in Philadelphia, but Ginny didn’t want to inherit it because she never thought she’d live that long.

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“If something is wrong, they are right on it,” she said. “The doctor comes immediately. My cardiologist said I’m his oldest patient!” Ginny loves spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“It’s wonderful to be alive to see them,” she said. “The sad part is I can’t hold them like I used to because I don’t have the strength. But they can be put in my arms.” Gail said it’s a true blessing to see her mother turn 102. She is in relatively good health, mentally “sharp as a tack” and very social with everyone, she said.

“Everyone says to me, ‘You’re so lucky to still have your mother,’” she said. “I’ve learned so much from mom, and she continues to surprise me with her wisdom. She has lived life to the fullest and has a wealth of knowledge she likes to share with me and others. Her family is the most important thing to her, and she has made sure her children realize the importance of family.” Here’s to 103, Ginny!

A Purrfect Companion

A warm touch and soft purr are all it may take for a resident who was once agitated to grow calm and relaxed. The recent addition of robotic companion cats in the Masonic Health Care Center and personal care area in Elizabethtown has brought joy to residents and staff, who appreciate the low maintenance, fuzzy form of therapy. While the cats resemble a stuffed animal on the outside, they respond to petting similar to the ways a real cat would react. They meow, purr, move, roll over and open and close their eyes and mouth. Liz Eargle, music/recreation therapist, works with residents in memory support care. She wasn’t sure, at first, what to expect from the companion pets, since even though they’re realistic, they’re not real animals. Once residents started interacting with them, she realized their potential. One gentleman, who often didn’t participate in programs or activities, responded positively to the cats and would carry two around with him using his walker. He had several cats throughout his lifetime, so he has fond memories of caring for them.

“He would pet the one’s head and talk back to it,” Liz said. “The other one meowed a lot, and he always sassed the cat back. It was such a nice, genuine reaction that you sometimes miss when you are some place that’s not your home and you’re missing your pets.” Another resident would always keep track of where her cat was and offer to feed it. It gave her a sense of purpose. Unlike real cats, there’s no worry of cleaning litter boxes, not being able to find the cat in the neighborhood or the cat getting outside. “It can be a really great distraction if somebody’s feeling agitated or if they’re looking to go home or leave,” Liz said. “It gives us another great resource. It’s something that can always be there for that resident. We offer a lot of program options and interaction with staff, but this is something that can be theirs, and we can provide when residents need some companionship.

Joyce Arnold, with her cat, Jingles Diana Sarver, organization development and training instructor, witnessed the benefits of the companion cat with her mother, Yvonne “Dolly” Frey, who resided in the Lafayette West neighborhood before passing away last November. After the death of her stepdad, Diana noticed her mom seemed as though she was missing something, and she wanted to help fill the void in her mother’s life. She and her sister tried a baby doll since her mother loved kids, but she didn’t want it. They always had cats on their farm growing up, so they tried a companion cat next. “She knew the mechanics of it, and she knew somehow that it wasn’t real, but in her mind, it was real to her,” Diana said. “The more she became confused, the more the cat was a security to her. When I would give it to her, she would just automatically start petting it and talking to it. It was so comforting to her.” In memory of Diana’s mother, the Organization Development & Training Department donated a Joy for All Companion Pet Cat to the Therapeutic Recreation Department for use on the memory support neighborhoods. They named the cat Dolly.

“Just to see the benefit it created for my mom — the security, the comfort, the companionship — it’s wonderful to know we’re able to provide that service for those residents who need it,” Diana said. “It’s like they’re a totally different person when they can connect with [the companion cat], and it gives them joy.” Anyone interested in donating funds toward a companion pet may contact the Office of Mission Advancement and Development at 1-800-599-6454, giving@masoniccharitiespa.org or by filling out the enclosed business reply envelope. MasonicVillages.org

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TO GIVE Greg Sutliff has lived one way throughout his 91 years, and it has never failed him. Driven by honesty and ethics, he’s been successful in business, which has enabled him to give generously to Masonic Village and his community.

“I thought it would be a good deal for me. I had some stock and small dividends that weren’t providing much income, and this [CGA] will provide more and give me a deduction. Adding all those things up, it seemed like a good idea.”

Investing in stocks earlier in his life was a wise decision. They appreciated well, but they were no longer providing much return, so he considered other options.

Greg has a cousin and a few friends who live at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, so he knows he’s supporting a good cause. Staff guided him through the giving process, enabling his investments to continue to work for him.

Staff from the Office of Mission Advancement and Development suggested he fund a charitable gift annuity (CGA), which allows him to receive monthly income from his investments (at a rate based on his age), avoid taxes on the sale of his stock and give back to Masonic Village.

“Because he did a gift with us using stock that appreciated very nicely, he can avoid all the capital gains tax on the investment, which makes his CGA well-funded and the charity supported,” Nick Mahler, vice president of mission advancement and development, said.

“They knew the questions before I asked them, and they had all the answers,” Greg said. “It’s a win-win. It’s a way for me to get income from a charitable gift and benefit a good cause.”

By using the appreciated stock to fund a CGA with Masonic Charities, Greg received a charitable tax deduction and an income stream based on the full value of the stock.

“I was intrigued by the idea of a charitable annuity. I hope to live forever, so the 9.7% return rate came into play,” Greg said in jest.

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K E YS TO S U CCE S S Greg’s last name has been synonymous with car dealerships in Central PA since the 1930s. Although he’s semi-retired, you can still find him in his office at Sutliff Volkswagen in Harrisburg, which is run by his son-in-law. His road to running car dealerships started right after the Great Depression when his father and his cousin started the business together. His cousin had worked as a bookkeeper for a Chevy dealer in Wyoming and brought his skills and knowledge back to Pennsylvania. Greg began working for the family business in 1947. After high school, he graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years before attending Dickinson School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate in 1959. He returned as general manager of Sutliff Chevrolet and went on to run more than nine auto dealerships. Among his proudest career accomplishments was when he was recruited by General Motors as one of 12 dealers in the country to help launch the Saturn brand. His dealership was the second largest in the country, selling more than 48,000 cars across Central PA.

“It was a matter of ethics,” he said of his recruitment. “I consider myself pretty ethical, but sometimes, car dealers aren’t known for that.”

Greg received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Automotive Association in 2013. He was also active in his community, serving on professional, school, borough, bank and hospital boards. His favorite pastimes are sailing, traveling and flying airplanes. Greg’s honest and ethical life lined up perfectly with the values of Freemasonry. His father and his cousin were Masons, and Greg was initiated into West Shore Lodge No. 681, Mechanicsburg, in 1955. After Lowther Lodge No. 781, Lewisberry, opened, Greg, his father and his father’s cousin joined, and Greg is now the oldest surviving charter member.

“I regard Freemasonry as patriotic, and I’m a military veteran, too. I’m proud to be a participant,” he said. Greg’s heart is in his community and with his family, which includes his wife, six children and 13 grandchildren. He still makes some time every day to spend in the office, a place where years of hard work paid off for him and is now benefitting those at Masonic Village through his generous donations. “I enjoy going in and having a place to go. Plus, my wife likes me to be out of the house,” he joked.

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Bryan and Eileen Hill David K. and Denise L. Koch Diane M. Miller Donald J. and Shirley L. Miller Forrest E. Acker Richard W. and Judith A. Acker John Adkinson Cheryl K. Adkinson John W. Albaugh Suzanne R. Wojewodzki John and Jean Albright Robert N. Fulton G. Georgianna Allen Robert J. Allen Bill Althouse Cindy Schnee Hans and Ruth Andrae Renate A. and Steven R. Hylinski Shirley Apeldorn Gertrude O. Schneider Anthony N. Areias Houseman Lodge No. 211 Bernadine “Bunny” Armstrong Charles H. Armstrong Richard C. Barry Clarence A. Brockman Leland and Alyssa Burns Jim and Betty Gotta William R. and Carol A. Hawthorne HCA North Florida Division Bryan L. and Eileen H. Hill Joe and Lynette Laehu Wade Seibert Tom R. Stone William H. and Sylvia B. Stotler Kaye and Bill Williamson Jason Wilson Gene S. Witherspoon George J. Armstrong Joseph M. and Susan Armstrong Helen Arnold Palmer H. Arnold Vincent W. Attaviano Marion F. Attaviano Junior L. Aughenbaugh James F. and Patti S. Kinder Pheobe J. Babel W. Allen and Doris M. Babel Louise M. Bachman William B. and Helen B. McIntyre, Jr. Beverly A. Baker George E. Baker, Jr. Julia Baker Lynne E. Brown William D. Baker Jane A. Baker Lynn S. Balmer Charles V. and Nancy L. Balmer Donald W. Banzhof Patricia A. Ruth Francis Barlamas Shawn A. and Vasilia Gradek Evelyn J. Barley David E. and Sonja L. Alcon Richard J. and Judith T. Fiene Gerald J. and Janet Mary Hamilton Judith A. Smereka Ray and Polly Barley John H. and Marian A. Evans Al Baron Barbara Caton Glorioso David Bartolacci Gwen M. Bartolacci Linda Beamesderfer The Beamesderfer Family Lloyd A. Beare Hackenburg-Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 019 Barbara J. Beaty Thomas M. and Joanne S. Beaty Lauren Bendl 18

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John C. Tassey Toni J. Tassey Dale Taylor Douglas J.Taylor Jeffrey Taylor Matthew R. Mayo John Taylor Douglas J.Taylor Annette Terreri Peter R. Terreri Eileen Thomas Kenneth Z. Thomas Bruce and Phyllis Thomas Robert W. and Tina S. Thomas Will Thomas Dale L. and Doris W. Nichols Nikki Thrower Theodore J. and Elizabeth A. Castel, Jr. Emery G. Thurston Jean E. Weiss Thomas E. Tibbott Jane M. Tibbott Eugene and Marjorie Tierney Ray and Annette Tierney Sud Tiwari Stefania M. Tiwari Harold Tonkin Frederick J. and Linda Tonkin Douglas E. Toothaker Nancy L. Toothaker Helen Tracy Mark and Eileen Pagano Ronald H. Traenkle Houseman Lodge No. 211 Janet E. Trusty William E. Trusty Joan Duncan Turns Stephen R. Duncan Royden Tyger Joel H. Hersh and Cynthia Tyger Gregory M. Ulsh Natalie Ulsh Dale Vaughn Diane R. Vaughn Walter Vaughn Donna J. Rentzel Shirley A. Vockroth Elizabethtown Chapter No. 407, O.E.S. Marilyn L. Vollrath Pedro A. and Lois J. Mena Stanley “Whitey” Von Nieda Ken and Elaine Bleiler Becky and Peter Duncan Grey Lions of Elizabethtown AIG Pat and Ray Horn Richard and Joann Keller Patricia A. Kemmerer William R. Letcher Roger and Helen Shover Roger H. Shover III David L. and Jeannette L. Thomas Arlene S. Von Nieda Heidi Von Nieda Jonathan K. Von Nieda Tim Von Nieda Doris E. Wagner Nancy J. Kaper William H. Walter Beverly A. Walter Alan Davis Warnick Alan D. Warnick Warnick and McCallion families Alan D. Warnick Fred Washkevich Louise Washkevich and Family Robert E. Watkins, Sr. Robert E. and Annette H. Watkins, Jr. William Weaver Lynn W. Sawyer Joseph Weber Lucille A. Weber Larry Webster Nancy L. Webster Edward Weisser William Earl Sell Richard E. Weitzel Susan Weitzel Joines Cathy Wentz William A. and Beverly R. Bowman Susan Frantz Christian B. Reynolds Janet E. Smith Elsie K. Weyrauch William J. and Alexandra Weyrauch Joseph White David A. White Peggy Ann White Ronald L. and Judith S. White Rose H. Wible Donald C. and Sandra W. Kunz Margaret A. Wightman Barbara Wightman-Freeman

Amy Keller Wilhelm William O. Wilkins, Jr. Paul L. Williams Herman and Florence Willis Ethel Winter Richard and Saundra Wise James H. Wolf, Jr. Judith Wollenhaupt John R. Wright Raymond R. Wright John E. Wunderley

Richard E. and Joann K. Keller Carolyn C. Wilkins Jason P. and Marisa B. Williams William J. Reaghard Carl J. and Carol D. Willis Richard D. and Dorothy Winter Richard E. and Lori Beth Wise Dorothy A. Wolf Erika Wollenhaupt George and Elizabeth J. Wright R. Richard Wright, Jr. Richard C. and Nancy R. Wonderly

Lawrence A. Yates, Sr. Filbert Yost Archie B. Young John K. Young William A. Young Frederick C. Zaberer, Jr. Michael Zelinski Allan B. Ziegler Bob Zima Doug Zima Carrilee J. Zimmerman William J. Zimmerman

Lawrence A. and Katheryne E. Yates, Jr. Toni J. Tassey James A. and Charm A. Young, Sr. Thomas F. and Anne B. Toscani James A. and Charm A. Young, Sr. Houseman Lodge No. 211 Patricia A. Zelinski Houseman Lodge No. 211 Concetta A. Zima Concetta A. Zima Daryl L. and Dena M. Zimmerman Catherine S. Zimmerman

Honorarium Gifts The following honorarium gifts were made Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2023. Below is a list of individuals (names shown in blue) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five Masonic Villages. The following honorariums were inadvertently missed in the Fall 2023 issue. We apologize for this error. Joseph Collins Roger Powers Timothy Reekie Marilyn Schmucker

Ellis Adams Ellis Adams Ellis Adams Ellis Adams

5 Military Veterans William and Kathy Prazenica All Employees at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Arthur J. and Dorothy G. Wert Gloria Althouse Cindy Schnee Ruth Barkley Dianna R. McCommons Beth Anne Berney Christopher Berney Lawrence Breletic Orville R. and Joy E. Jones Murline P. Bullock Archie L. and Angela M. Palmore Sebastian David Burrier David L. Burrier Jane Marie Cale Michael J. and Connie M. McKee Darrin D. Catts Shrewsbury Lodge No. 423 Milton E. Coll Craig Bryan and Patricia Beaman Evaline E. Conner William H. Goodman Cris Dinsmore William and Kathy Prazenica Eight Great Grandchildren Christian B. Reynolds Jean C. Frishmuth Ronald J. and Katherine R. Frishmuth J. Lorraine Jordan Elizabeth Hahn Louis J. Hahn John N. Lambert Bridget Harris Carl S. Tarbell Hebron Lodge No. 575 Kermit Roosevelt Tobias Roger Hehemann Carl S. Tarbell Jeanine Hendrie Carl S. Tarbell Hospice Nurses, Social Workers, Volunteers and Chaplains Barbara Caton Glorioso Linda Jackson Kenneth W. and Elaine K. Bleiler Michael Kogan Lorraine Kogan

Lafayette East Staff Barbara Anderson Kara LaFreeda Carl S. Tarbell George B. Lohr Jacob Beal Lohr Isabel L. Martin Francine N. and Richard E. Desmarais Masonic Village at Sewickley Nursing Staff Chris T. and Jean A. O’Donnell Masonic Village Home Care Barbara K. Degyansky Dorothy Mattern Steven W. Haun and Denise M. Haun Betty L. Nickle Thomas J. and Terry L. Kamerzel Office of Mission Advancement and Development Staff Luther A. and Kimberly A. Zarfoss II Walt D. and Barb Patton Erwin and Joanne Nordhausen Trudy Plunkett Carl S. Tarbell Barbara Riggs Percy D. and Dixie Teaford, Jr. Roosevelt 2 Nursing Staff Michael L. Kuhn Beth Sampsell Barbara Caton Glorioso Karen Schatz William and Kathy Prazenica Stephanye Smith Heath and Holly Mackley Mary Spangler Franklin H. and Barbara J. Blouch Brenda Spence William and Kathy Prazenica Melissa Sudduth Carl S. Tarbell C. Deforrest Trexler F. Dale Schoeneman Deborah Valiton-Carnish Kim L. and Michael R. English Joyce Wadsworth Milton E. Coll Angela Washington Carl S. Tarbell Washington 3 Staff Karen S. Kennedy Paul and Shirley Weaver William D. and Sandra L. Burns Susan Weaver Lynn W. Sawyer Martha L. Weitzel Susan Weitzel Joines Calvin Wingfield Carl S. Tarbell Jeffrey M. Wonderling Pennsylvania DeMolay Tyrians Chapter 12, Widows Sons PA M.R.A. Mary and Robert Zacharias Roger J. and Cheri Friedman Daryl Zimmerman Rodney R. and Patricia A. Rufe

Support from donors will always be the cornerstone of Masonic Village’s Mission of Love. To make the best use of this generosity, in the future, donor names will no longer be published in the Village Voice. We will continue to recognize donor names in the Annual Report of those meeting the giving level requirements for this publication. We appreciate your ongoing support.

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