Village Voice - Fall 2011

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Fall 2011 Vol. 21, No. 4

A Loving Spirit; A Determined Soul

One woman’s story of living and working at the Masonic Village at Dallas ... p. 8

In this Issue ...

Sycamore Square Welcomes New Tenant p. 2 Autumn Day 2011 p. 3 Staff Spotlight: Ruth Waddington p. 4 Masonic Village Farm Recognized with Regional Environmental Stewardship Award p. 5 Important Advocacy Updates p. 5 A Plane and Simple Passion pp. 6-7 A View From Above p. 7 Bridal Show at the Irem Country Club p. 8 Young Picassos p. 9 Residents Showcase Talents at Elizabethtown Fair p. 9

Village Happenings Health Update Exercise at Home Belly Dancing for Better Health A Show of Appreciation Outright and Planned Gifts to the Masonic Villages Stitches for Sisters Masonic Villages’ Wish List Memorial Gifts Honorarium Gifts Hospice Care Memorial and Honorarium Gifts

A publication of the Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

pp. 10-11 p. 12 p. 13 p. 13 p. 14 p. 15 p. 15 p. 16 pp. 17-18 p. 19 p. 19

Village Voice

A message from

Fall 2011

Joseph E. Murphy, N.H.A., Chief Executive Officer

The Village Voice is published four times per year.

The Masonic Villages, which include the Masonic Village at Dallas, the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, the Masonic Village at Sewickley and the Masonic Village at Warminster, are owned and operated by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania.

Members of: LeadingAge LeadingAgePA Kairos Health Systems Masonic Communities and Services Association

Admissions to the Masonic Villages are governed by the Committee on Masonic Homes, members of which are elected by the Grand Lodge. The Committee on Masonic Homes approves or disapproves applications for admission primarily on the basis of need. Decisions concerning admission, the provision of services and referrals of residents are not based upon the applicant’s race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, familial status, age, sex, limited English proficiency or any other protected status.

The Masonic Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Village Voice Staff

Debra L. Davis editor/public relations coordinator, Elizabethtown Editorial Board Louisa West administrative assistant, Lafayette Hill Karen Hammond activities supervisor/concierge, Sewickley Cynthia B. Hollinger volunteers director, Elizabethtown

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e all face challenges at some point in our lives, and how we handle them is a test of our character, strength and resourcefulness.

In September, many of us were affected by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and subsequent flooding in the eastern half of the state. The Masonic Village at Dallas and Irem Country Club were without power for several days; residents and staff in Elizabethtown faced flash floods and road closures; and Lafayette Hill and Warminster prepared for the worst. In the end, the Masonic Villages were very fortunate with several lost trees in our orchard and a few water-damaged buildings, but no need to relocate residents. I realize some of our friends and neighbors may not have been so lucky, and our thoughts and prayers are with them during their recovery.

I think Vicki Gillmore, executive director in Elizabethtown, best summed up our staff’s response to the challenge: “Once again, the spirit of our loving mission is alive and well during a period of significant stress and distress! I want to thank all our staff for their extraordinary efforts during the recent weather-related and flooding events. This was a difficult time for many of you both personally and at work. But the tireless love and care you gave our residents, co-workers and property was an overwhelming tribute to the people you are. Our deepest gratitude to each of you for your significant part in the success of our outcomes. A huge thank you, as well, to all the assistance from our corporate staff.”

The first residents of our newest retirement living cottages in Elizabethtown (see photo below) moved in Oct. 12.

You’ll meet a few of them in the next issue. The Masonic Village at Sewickley held a datestone ceremony for its new nursing center on Nov. 3. The two new wings are expected to be completed by the end of January 2012, at which time renovations will begin on the pre-existing wing.

In the next issue, we’ll also share some photos of a special flag display at our Veterans Grove in Elizabethtown. The 6,530 flags, each representing a soldier who has died in combat since 9/11, were brought to us by the National Sojourners, along with the Order of the Eastern Star’s PawPrints for Patriots program. The display was open to the community (Nov. 4 - 14), and was a touching way to commemorate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

If you haven’t checked out Masonic Villages’ Facebook page, I encourage you to do so. It features updates of current events at each of our Masonic Villages locations and photos from residents’ activities and programs to give a personal glimpse inside our communities. We also include progress of construction projects and legislative updates on issues which affect our residents and organization. We welcome your feedback on the site.

Enjoy the fall colors and crisp weather - we never know how long it will last!

Trisha Lamb activities director, Warminster

Sincerely,

Linda Tressler executive assistant, human resources, Elizabethtown NEXT DEADLINE: Submissions for the winter issue of the Village Voice are due Nov. 28.

Suggestions and submissions for consideration can be sent to: Public Relations Department Masonic Village One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or emailed to pr@masonicvillagespa.org For more information, call (717) 367-1121, ext. 33529.

On the cover: Photo by Rich Johnson, creative director

Masonic Village at Dallas residents Teresa (front, left) and Alfred Fiorello (back, second from right), their grandchildren, Joseph Jr. and Bethany Fiorello, and Sean Davis (in red), son of Noah Davis, executive director, at a photo shoot for the public relations department.

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Sycamore Square Welcomes New Tenant

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ycamore Square Marketplace, located next to the Sycamore Apartments at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, is the new home to Toshiba Business Solutions. The business moved into the former laundry building at 97 Masonic Drive, next to Dellinger, Dolan, McCurdy & Phillips (DDMP) Investment Advisors, LLC. The inside has been renovated to meet Toshiba’s layout needs.

The Toshiba Business Solutions location in Sycamore Square will be a business-to-business sales office offering multifunctional digital devices (such as multi-function printers), document imaging (which are systems that help capture, store and reprint images) and management solutions. As a subsidiary of Toshiba, the office will provide Central Pennsylvania businesses with their only opportunity to buy directly from the Toshiba manufacturer.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., was formed in Oct. 1999 as an independent operating company of Toshiba Corporation.

Toshiba dedicates more than $3 billion of its annual revenue to research and development. Recognized for innovation, quality and technological excellence, it has garnered more than 200 industry awards and product recommendations.

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Autumn Day 2011

As part of the Child Identification Program (CHIP), Elizabethtown resident Ray Simpson fingerprints Amy Diefenderfer, niece of resident Helen Leister.

Addison Barnes watches the trains at the Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club open house.

Visitors, residents and staff in the Masonic Health Care Center took a trip down Memory Lane on Autumn Day. They enjoyed displays and vignettes, depicting life as we knew it during the 30s, 40s and 50s. There were displays of memorabilia (glassware, kitchen items, toys, farm tools, clothing, etc.), whoopie pie making, games and trivia, and a strolling Barbershop Quartet. A penny candy store offered old fashioned treats. Above, (front) Kimberly Hernandez and her mother, Diana Long, RN case manager hospice, and (back) Laura Hertzog, shift coordinator, “operate” the penny candy store cash register.

Bill Gottschalk and Bob Pinnock volunteer with the Masonic Blood and Organ Donor Club.

Below, Masonic Children’s Home resident Shinely DeJesus paints the face of Christian Kring.

Above, Braxtin and Blaytin Risser, nephews of Heather Risser, nutritional services system coordinator, and grand nephews of Kay Bell, human resources assistant, after paying a visit to the Rainbow Girls’ stand.

Wils Kile (right), his son, Greg, and grandson, Dave, take some time out from taking photos to pose for a photo.

Above, Jennifer Horn and Miranda Clapp, daughter and granddaughter of Elizabethtown residents Ray and Pat Horn, dance amongst some bubbles.

Tyler and Beverly Heister try their hands at monkey ring toss.

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hanks to the more than 5,000 visitors who joined us for Autumn Day! Delicious food, kids’ activities, entertainment, the debut of new retirement living cottages and many Masonic family organization booths led to a beautiful day. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with this special event. See you next year!

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Staff Spotlight: Ruth Waddington, assistant director of nursing

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s a child, Ruth Waddington read a focused on people’s spiritual side and those series of books, “Sue Barton” and looking for answers. In nursing, it’s more “Cherry Ames,” about nursing which about physical symptoms. In an elder care detailed stories of two nurses with varied community, you have more than that. You careers who meet interesting people and a build relationships and become part of the few cute doctors along the way. “They were resident’s family. You also have to deal with silly, but they made it sound so great,” Ruth end-of-life concerns. My experience working said. “They had a lot of interesting stories.” with a church better prepared me for these These books, combined with the types of things. I enjoy building relationships inspiration of her mother, who was a nurse, and hoping I make a difference somewhere.” led Ruth to her career in nursing and her In December 2000, Ruth joined Masonic current position as assistant director of Village at Lafayette Hill, first as a charge nursing at the Masonic Village at Lafayette nurse, then as an RNAC (registered nurse Hill. The influence of many individuals, assessment coordinator) and currently along with hard work and dedication, as assistant director of nursing/day shift resulted in Ruth receiving the “Long Term supervisor.

Nancy Chudoff, certified nurse practitioner from Evercare; Care Nurse of the Month” from the Evercare “I enjoy the staff I work with, and I love Ruth Waddington; and Victoria Ridge, director of nursing.

Nurse Practitioners in July. the residents in the Whitemarsh Commons This award recognizes Ruth for her [nursing care area],” Ruth said. “When I “compassion, commitment to residents and for her clinical competence. She first started working here, I noticed something I hadn’t seen in a lot of other is actively engaged with the Evercare nurse practitioner and is a champion for places, which is how all the residents are cared for. All staff − maintenance, the Evercare program.” For more information about Evercare at the Masonic housekeeping, etc. − interact with residents. Every resident at Masonic Village Villages, please see the box below. has someone here who loves them other than their family.”

“I was stunned,” Ruth said of the recognition. “There are so many nurses One interaction, in particular, with a resident’s family made an indelible here who are that good and deserve to be recognized. Many people go into impression on Ruth. This story falls in line with Masonic Village at Lafayette making a nurse good. I’m really humbled and quite surprised. It’s just my job Hill’s commitment to the Eden Alternative® philosophy. This philosophy – you just do it. I don’t feel I do anything out of the ordinary.” is based on providing residents with opportunities to give care as well as The road to this award began in Canada, where as a child, Ruth and her receive care, resulting in a higher quality of life. As part of a series of Eden family moved around a lot. She met many people. “I learned you have to Alternative® milestones, staff are called to identify simple pleasures for each work at keeping long distance relationships with friends,” she said. “I also resident. learned I can depend on my family no matter where I am.”

Two daughters of a resident who was receiving hospice care were visiting After graduating high school, she worked as a nursing assistant at a one morning, and a nurse asked if they wanted anything. They said they’d like a retirement lodge for seniors and realized how much she loved working with cup of tea. It was too early in the day to request a tray from food services, so the this population. Another staff member suggested she go to school for nursing, employee made one up herself. The tray included artificial flowers and several and she soon enrolled in the School of Nursing at the Salvation Army Grace cups with saucers. The nurse didn’t think much of the exchange, until two days Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba. later when the woman passed away and her daughters approached Ruth.

Her first job after nursing school was in a hospital on an acute medical “They told me, ‘Mom always loved tea. That was her last cup of tea, and it floor where the patients spoke only Ukrainian. “I learned about six words was served just the way she liked it – in a cup and saucer,’” Ruth said. “We had in Ukrainian,” Ruth said. “It was enough to learn what was going on with no clue what an impact it would have on the family and resident. Now we have people.” a cart with tea, cups and saucers that we can pull out anytime. It is one thing She then trained to be an officer (clergy) in the Salvation Army in you can do to make a person’s day really special, and it provides a little bit of Toronto. She was sent to Vancouver for four years, followed by two years elegance in a crazy world. One of the woman’s daughters is a nurse in another in Winnipeg working with pregnant and parenting adolescents. Ruth later long term care facility, and they now have a tea cart, too. It was so easy.” worked in a retirement lodge for seniors in Calgary.

Ruth enjoys simple pleasures outside of work as well. She makes teddy During her stay in Winnipeg, Ruth attended the Salvation Army’s bears, crochets, cross stitches, reads books and is active in her church. She symposium on aging at the Grace Hospital. Here, she met a Salvation Army especially loves spending time with her family, which includes her husband clergy who was well-known for her work with the senior population in the and two daughters. One of her daughters is a freshman in high school and the United States, and who eventually became her mother-in-law. The woman other is a sophomore in college and lives in western New York. “It’s hard to mentioned she had a son who lived in New Hampshire, and, unbeknownst to believe my first born is old enough to leave home,” Ruth said. “She is really Ruth, passed her contact information to him. The two corresponded through happy and doing what God wants her to do. To see her grow and mature is letters and eventually married. great. That’s our job as parents.”

Ruth moved to the United States in 1990. In Albany, N.Y., she and her When they find time together, her family goes on road trips, watches husband ran a church through the Salvation Army for one year before being movies or goes to the mall. “We enjoy just visiting and getting caught up transferred to New York City for three years. She then returned to nursing and – making memories,” Ruth said. “We never know how long we have with took a job working in a long term care facility. people who mean a lot to us. I like to take advantage of this time, and then I “I’ve always loved working with people,” Ruth said. “In church, I have great memories when they’re not with me.”

What is Evercare?

Offered in Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill and Warminster, Evercare is a type of Medicare insurance which provides additional benefits to traditional Medicare. Residents may choose to sign up for Evercare. An Evercare nurse practitioner can act as a liaison between a resident’s primary care physician and Masonic Village staff. He or she can make diagnoses and write prescriptions, which LPNs, RNs and CNAs are not licensed to do. The nurse practitioner also stays in touch with residents’ families to keep them up to date on their loved one’s care and treatments.

“Evercare is a good resource for us,” Ruth said. “Their staff help us tackle issues, and they add to the quality care and attention we provide.”

Through frequent clinical visits, the nurse practitioner notices any changes in a resident’s condition and addresses them quickly. Evercare enables residents to be treated at Masonic Village instead of being sent to a hospital. “It can be difficult for residents to transition back and forth, especially those with dementia,” Ruth said. “This way, they are surrounded by people who know their routine and know what they like.”

Masonic Villages provides offices for Evercare staff in its nursing care areas. As of the beginning of October, 244 residents in Elizabethtown, 40 residents in Lafayette Hill and 19 residents in Warminster are utilizing Evercare services.

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Masonic Village Farm Recognized with Regional Environmental Stewardship Award

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or many retirement communities, caring for acres of farm land and a herd of beef cattle is not on their daily to-do list.

Masonic Village has taken pride in its farm for more than 100 years, and our efforts are being noticed. At the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, on Aug. 2, the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Farm was recognized as the Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner for region 1. Just six farm operations throughout the country received this award for practicing conservation and protecting soil and water resources while operating a viable beef cattle and farm enterprise. We will find out in February if we’ve won the national Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

As part of its environmental stewardship, the Masonic Village Farm: • Converted cropland to pastures.

• Built eight miles of fence and laid two miles of waterline so cattle can graze on more land. This rotational grazing system helps to maintain the pastures and decrease wear on the land.

Photo courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association • Increased the grazing season from 210 to 285 days.

As part of a video made for the award submission, Stephen • Planted 7,000 feet of vegetation along the Conoy Creek and removed McMahon, beef herdsperson; Vicki Gillmore, executive director; thousands of feet of legacy sediments to protect the water from nearby Gerald Tracy, director of environmental services and land land use and to enhance the quality of the wildlife. management; Frank Stoltzfus, supervisor of agricultural production; and Joseph Murphy, chief executive officer, gather on the hillside of • Uses manure from feedlots to fertilize its fields, which provides natural the Masonic Village Farm in Elizabethtown. fertilization and reduces the waste typically produced by feedlots.

• Invites the public to the farm to tour the facilities and learn from the enterprise.

• Partners with federal and state agencies and private organizations to manage natural resources.

“The Masonic Village Farm has been a pioneer in protecting and improving water quality on their operation,” Donald McNutt, administrator of the Lancaster County Conservation District, said in a news release. “They are an exemplary example of a progressive, well-managed beef and grazing operation which leads to their excellent conservation stewardship ethic.”

As part of the Masonic Village Farm’s recognition, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association produced a short video about the farm. If you want to learn more about this unique aspect of our Elizabethtown campus, watch the video on our website: www.masonicvillagespa.org/environment.php.

Important Advocacy Updates

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s part of Masonic Villages’ ongoing advocacy efforts, William “Bill” C. Davis Jr., chief operating officer - health care services, has been extending invitations to state and federal legislators to visit the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, tour the Masonic Health Care Center and learn how current and future legislation impacts our provision of services across the state.

Bob DeSousa, state director for Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-PA), traveled to the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown on Sept. 15 to meet with Bill and Joseph “Joe” E. Murphy, chief executive officer, to discuss issues relating to our work for older adults. They specifically talked about the connection between nursing home regulations, surveys and directives with the rising costs of caring for older adults. Joe and Bill told him that legislative changes would lower these expenses and would also contribute to cost savings at the federal level.

This message is especially important as Sen. Toomey serves on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or the Super Committee. He, along with 11 other legislators, will be responsible for developing a plan to reduce America’s deficit by $1.2 trillion. The cost savings found in the changes Bill and Joe suggested could play a role in helping the committee achieve its goal.

On Sept. 21 and 28, LeadingAge, an association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to advancing policies, promoting practices and conducting research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age, hosted Medicare Call-In Days. Residents, staff, friends and family were encouraged to contact Sen. Toomey’s office and urge him to only vote for a deficit-reduction plan that preserves Medicare payments to providers of long term care services.

According to LeadingAge, there was a total of 672 calls on Sept. 21 and more than 2,100 on Sept. 28. Thanks to all who participated. You can continue to look for ways to help advocate on behalf of residents of the Masonic Villages on our website, www.masonicvillagespa.org, and on Masonic Villages’ Facebook page.

“We provide our residents with the facts they need, but they are the ones making the calls and sending the letters,” Bill said. “I think many people feel they cannot make a difference in state or federal government. Our residents take advantage of their numbers, and their efforts have been met with great success in the past.”

Masonic Village at Sewickley residents Joseph E. Murphy; Bob DeSousa, state director for Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-PA); and William C. Davis Jr.

Rodney and Elinor Gartner make their call to Sen. Toomey on LeadingAge’s Call-In Day.

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ore than 60 years ago, Charles “Bud” Jamison, as a member of the Civil Air Patrol, was a passenger on a routine practice flight at the Carlisle Barracks. He was busy dropping flour bombs while the pilot maneuvered over targets. Paying more attention to Bud than where he was flying, the pilot found himself on a collision course with a telephone pole.

Despite an injured shoulder which caused Bud to miss his senior prom, the accident didn’t ground his love of flying and fixing airplanes and helicopters.

This Masonic Village at Elizabethtown resident knew from an early age he liked to fix things. In high school, he took a job at a local car repair garage. The owner was a former midget race car driver, and Bud enjoyed helping him fix wrecked race cars.

In 1944, he signed up with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, although once he graduated high school, World War II had ended. He was later called to serve during the Korean War in 1950, where he worked as a mechanic, fixing planes and filling them with gas. “They wouldn’t get off the ground without us,” Bud said of the importance of his behind-the-scenes contributions.

Fixing planes and helicopters turned into a lifelong career and a hobby for Bud. He once sold his car for a plane, and later sold a different plane to buy the house he and his wife, Millie, shared for 50 years.

He worked at the New Cumberland Army Depot for much of his life, retiring in 1989.

“There was a different challenge every day,” he said. “It wasn’t production work – I had to use my brain every day.”

One of his assignments included repairing a helicopter which was used to carry nerve gas and had been dropped during ground transportation. It took him and several other mechanics about two and a half years (of noncontinuous work) to repair the chopper at a cost of about $1 million (see photos on p. 7).

It would have cost the government $10 million to replace it, so Bud’s work saved millions of dollars.

“They never thought it would fly again,” Bud said, proud to be part of a project of such magnitude. “We had to be sure the helicopter was level, so we looked at one part at a time.”

He didn’t just enjoy working on planes, he was good at it. He earned several certificates and diplomas for his achievements, and his skills took him to Alaska, Alabama, California, Washington and the Panama Canal Zone, among other places.

“I asked my boss, ‘Why send me?

Why not send the others?’” Bud said. “He told me, ‘They don’t know how to do it. You do.’”

Working for the U.S. government sometimes required him to work on top secret jobs. He helped modify a helicopter from a four-seater to a 12-seater to retrieve hostages who were trapped during the Iran hostage crisis (1979-1981). The chopper did not end up being used during the crisis, but later went into Granada in 1983 during a United Statesled invasion.

After work hours, some of the pilots would take Bud for plane rides. One of his instructors was Mildred Zimmerman, of Reading, who at age 27, set a new world altitude record of 26,200 feet for light planes in 1949.

After just six hours of instruction, pilots felt he was ready to take the reins, and on March 10, 1946, he flew solo for the first time.

Bud earned his private pilot’s license in 1947.

In 1949, he took his first parachute jump with his friend, Dick Cooper, who came along to “watch me break my neck,” Bud said. “Dick told me what could go wrong, so I wasn’t scared. You just count to three and then pull your chute.”

With an infectious enthusiasm for flying, Bud was able to convince Millie’s mother and niece, but not her father, to take their first plane ride with him.

“They came back and told him how fun it was,” Bud said.

“He then let me take him on his first and only airplane ride.”

Bud helped mentor a young man from Switzerland. The two met when the boy was 14 years old, and once he was old enough to fly, Bud taught him in just eight weeks. In Switzerland, at that time, men were required to join the military at age 19.

Because of his skills as a pilot, the young man was able to fly While stationed in Denver, Colo., Bud was the subject of a comic in the base’s newspaper. The artist heard about a crash Bud was helicopters rather than being involved in (which did not cause any serious injuries).

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Bud and Millie Jamison

assigned a more mundane task.

“You don’t realize how big of an influence you can be on a person,” Bud said, of learning of the young man’s career path. He has visited Switzerland where the two flew over the Swiss Alps together.

Being under the hood of a plane, Bud can appreciate the technology it takes to lift a several thousand pound or several ton aircraft off the ground, and the skills required to maneuver it. He has great admiration for those who revolutionized flight and stretched humans’ limits in the sky.

Among his heroes is the First Lady of Flight, Betty Skelton Erde, an aerobatics pilot and U.S. Female Aerobatics Champion three years in a row. He also admires Chuck Yeager, the first person to break the sound barrier in 1947, and George Truman and Clifford Evans who flew around the world in a little more than four months.

Bud watched a plane break what was then the speed record of 689 miles per hour. He once met a man who worked on the Hughes H-4 Hercules, or “Spruce Goose,” the largest flying boat ever built. The plane was made from birch (not spruce, as its name suggests) because of wartime restrictions on the use of aluminum.

Bud was recently flying on a commercial airline, and after hearing the pilot was a woman, asked the stewardess if she could have the pilot autograph his pilot’s license.

The license contains other signatures of Bud’s “heroes.” “[The pilot] was surprised, and came back the aisle to greet me,” he said.

Bud still flies planes, although no longer by himself, due to his age. He uses a small airport several miles from Masonic Village, where he also helps maintain others’ planes.

Bud and Millie moved to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown two years ago. They knew several other residents at the community, including four who graduated with Bud from Hershey High School.

“We felt this was the best move for us,”

Simple Passion

A helicopter before (left) and after (above) Bud and his crew repaired it.

Millie said,“and we haven’t been sorry!”

The couple has two children: a daughter in Virginia Beach and a son in Lebanon, Pa. They also have several “adopted” family members consisting of neighbors and friends they’ve met over the years and visit with often. Their home has always welcomed pets, including their cat, Shadow, who lives with them at Masonic Village. They once cared for a crow

named Buttercup that would bark like a dog.

Millie retired after serving 35 years as Postmaster in Lawn, Pa. She is a member of Palmyra Chapter No. 402, Order of the Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Matron in 1991.

Bud started a group for Army Depot retired mechanics. For 20 years, they met for breakfast once a week and totaled as

many as 229 some days. He is a member of Brownstone Lodge No. 666, Hershey.

Residents of Masonic Village know him for fixing radios and other electronic devices – free of charge.

Proud of his life’s work, and content to be where he is now, “We did not lead a dull life,” Bud said. “We’ve been places and done things many people only dream of.”

A View From Above

Aerial shots are useful for following construction projects (left), as well as capturing a large landmark such as Masonic Village’s solar energy system (right).

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Paul captured the Grand Lodge Hall, Freemasons Cultural Center, Brossman Ballroom, Masonic Temple and parts of the Village Green area in this aerial shot.

aul Mitchell’s father loved airplanes. Growing up around airports, Paul also fell in love with them. He always wanted to fly model airplanes, but couldn’t afford the materials as a child.

“When I came [to Masonic Village at Elizabethtown] and realized they had a Model Flying Club, I thought it was an ideal opportunity to participate,” Paul said.

The club typically meets two days a week and flies their planes in a field near the Brossman Pool. Paul is also a member of the Mount Joy and Middletown Flying Clubs.

After purchasing a glider, Paul met a fellow club member who shared some aerial photos he took from his glider. Paul thought it was a neat idea and purchased his own camera.

He volunteered to share his aerial photographs of the Masonic Village campus with the public relations department. Aerial shots can cost thousands of dollars and require a photographer to hang out the window of a small airplane, so it is a much appreciated gesture.

He has taken photos of other areas of Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, although he has found “there is nothing but farm land. You just take photos and see what you have. Masonic Village was a lot more interesting to photograph,” he said.

Paul and his wife, Sylvia, moved to Masonic Village three and a half years ago. They both volunteer to help with wheelchair square dancing and hospice care. In addition to the Model Flying Club, Paul is a member of Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, the Shrine Club and High 12. “We could have moved here 15 years ago,” Paul said. “We feel like it’s the greatest place on earth.”

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rom the sound of Teresa Fiorello’s voice, you can tell she is a woman on the go.

“I use every moment I can,” she said, in between helping the staff of the Masonic Village at Dallas, visiting with her daughter, babysitting her grandchildren and going to church. “I don’t like to be idle.”

Teresa and her husband, Alfred, moved from Scarsdale, N.Y., to the Masonic Village at Dallas in June 2010. Their son, Joseph, lives in Dallas and is very active in the Masonic fraternity. He encouraged them to make the move. They also have a son, Jonathan, in New York, and a daughter, Gloria, in West Pittston. The Fiorellos have six grandchildren and one on the way. “It’s an exciting time for us!” she said.

Teresa met Alfred when she was 12 years old at her sister’s wedding. He was 16, and they didn’t become a couple for several years after their first meeting. “My mother said, ‘Oh no, don’t you dare,’” Teresa recalls of the prospect of her dating someone four years her senior.

After high school, Alfred was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. “I had him on my mind for several years,” Teresa said. “I would say prayers to encourage him, and that he would come home safely. I wrote him and he wrote back, saying he wasn’t surprised to hear from me. ‘I’ve been thinking about you for two weeks,’ he said.”

Their romance blossomed on paper, and Alfred proposed to Teresa without even reuniting face to face. In 1966, he came home and the two were married. “I said to him, ‘You didn’t see me. How did you know you wanted to marry me?’” Teresa recalls. “He replied, ‘I knew because I loved your spirit.’”

Teresa grew up working as an office manager for her father’s electrical contracting business in New York, and continued the job after graduating high school. Her husband was also an electrical contractor, and at nights, she worked for him. She entered the companies’ payrolls, wrote up their books and assisted with ordering parts and supplies. She spent time handling permits in a county courthouse, too.

After retiring, Teresa desired to continue being productive on a daily basis. She offered her assistance in the administration office at the Masonic Village at Dallas and Irem Country Club, and now spends several hours a week working with Carolyn Muroski, executive assistant.

Her tasks include rearranging bookwork and files, working on the activities calendar, compiling demographics data, handling the phone and faxing.

“I enjoy doing all that,” she said. “Whatever they want; I’m at their disposal. It’s a little easier than what I use to do. I didn’t have a computer before, and I would do payroll for 20 people manually.”

As a resident now looking at Masonic Village from an employee’s perspective, one thing was immediately apparent to Teresa. “I didn’t realize how much work goes into handling residents and a country club,” she said. “There is quite a bit involved. Everyone pulls their weight here.”

When she’s not spending time in the office, Teresa goes to church and visits Gloria to help with housework and watch her grandchildren.

Gloria recently assisted neighbors in West Pittston affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Lee, which made Teresa proud. “People lost their homes and didn’t have food or clothing. It was so devastating. My heart cried for people,” Teresa said. “I’m always helping someone. I do a lot of things for my family. I feel it is time very well spent.”

Jonathan, who works in finance, has lived all over the world. He has taken Teresa and Alfred to Japan and Italy, where they enjoyed celebrating Christmas in a different culture. Joseph married in Australia, so the Fiorellos made the more than 10,000-mile trek to the land down under.

Masonic Village is happy to have Teresa and her husband, Alfred, for the loving spirit they both bring to the community and for the determination she brings to the staff.

Bridal Show at the Irem Country Club T

he Irem Country Club held its first bridal show since the opening of its new clubhouse on Sept.

11, and it was hugely successful. More than 150 attendees visited 45 local vendors who displayed their wedding products through creative displays and demonstrations. Brides-to-be explored many options to help make their dreams come true on their special day.

The Irem County Club patio and grand ballroom were set up for formal affairs, and couples could literally have a taste of what an Irem wedding is like with samples from the chefs. The icing on the cake – a bridal fashion show featuring beautiful gowns. A selection of door prizes was awarded to attendees.

Plans are already underway for next year’s show.

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Young Picassos A

s six children send their paintbrushes dancing across the pages, the whiteness they encounter transforms into vibrant tones, revealing a majestic sunset in front of each child. Since this is one of the first lessons these children attended with the Masonic Village Resident Art Association, the four instructors observe with awe, enthusiasm and pure joy.

“It’s really neat to watch them. Sometimes their eyes pop open with excitement,” Joe McIntyre said.

Joe serves as the president of the Resident Art Association in Elizabethtown, so when a grandmother of a child at the Masonic Children’s Home called to see if he could teach her grandson to paint, Joe contacted the children’s home to find out if there was a greater need for art lessons.

There was.

Art Association members, who raise funds through the sale of their artwork, decided to pay for the materials the kids would need during the lessons. Members Joan Dellinger, Mary Jane Sample and Lilly Campbell approached him to see if they could help teach.

Every Thursday, the kids gather with the adults for a one-hour lesson. “I think the four of us get more out of it than the kids. It’s just a lot of fun,” Joe said.

They’ve started with the basics to explore techniques, but Joe’s goal is to set them loose and let their imaginations take over. “We’re trying to get them interested enough to explore what they want to do,” he said. When the kids ask for permission before drawing a line or trying something new with the paint, Joe always tells them the paper is theirs to transform.

One girl draws fascinating caricatures, and the adults are excited to see how she incorporates those into her artwork. Another student brought a pencil sketch she drew of her grandfather to the first day of class. After developing basic techniques, Joan is going to help her transform the image into a large pastel painting. As the winter approaches, the kids will be given a hot plate to customize so they can present a homemade gift to someone special this holiday season.

While the members of the Resident Art Association love to paint and have discovered a relaxing pastime, they know releasing the children’s creativity runs deeper. “People often come to me and say, ‘Joe, I can’t even draw a straight line!’ But you don’t have to be able to draw a straight line. The only thing you need to have to paint is a desire to paint,” Joe said.

Nine years ago, while living in North Carolina and golfing with a friend who was a self-taught artist, Joe decided to try his own hand at art. He went to his friend’s studio for five nights and tried pastels. Quickly falling in love with the way he could gently blend the soft colors of the chalk-like Top photo: Joe McIntyre instructs some medium, he continued his exploration by picking up acrylic, oil and watercolor paints. With a few budding artists. Bottom photo: Joan formal classes under his belt, he created a studio in his home and put his passion to work.

Dellinger (front) helps Sonny Bert, while When Joe and his wife, Jeanne, moved to the Masonic Village in 2006, Joe joined the Resident Mary Sample guides Veronica Vega.

Art Association, which consisted of a handful of people who gathered in a small room to paint. Joe provided some vision and began giving lessons so anyone who had an interest in art could visit the studio and try painting, even if the person owned no supplies.

Since then, he has helped countless adult residents enjoy painting, learn the basics and refine their skills. Their confidence multiplies as they produce pieces they’re proud of, and he knows the children will experience the same reward.

“As more people get involved and appreciate the kids’ paintings, they will feel appreciated and talented. It’s all about self-esteem,” Joe said. Even within the few short classes they’ve had, Joe can see some of the more shy children opening up, expressing themselves and talking more. “They’re really interested now, and we know they’re going to blossom.”

The Resident Art Association has shared its passion with other members of the campus. A gallery in the studio displays artwork, and throughout the campus, resident artwork hangs and is rotated each month to highlight different artists. Tables along the outside edge of the studio hold hundreds of pieces of artwork which are for sale. A visitor might think the Resident Art Association will paint anything. And they might be right.

Items for sale include the expected painted canvases and framed watercolors, but a colorful display of painted vases and glassware also greets visitors as they walk in the door. Along the back wall hangs a selection of ornate slate tiles and posy bags which are lined inside with plastic so the flowers they hold stay fresh. The painted plastic ducks, which rest next to gourds likening Santa Claus, were popular items at Autumn Day this year.

Residents Showcase Talents at Elizabethtown Fair

Displaying and selling their handcrafted creations at the fair are (l-r) Al Wenrich, Bill Stephens, Ralph Clare and Gordon Campbell of the Rooster’s Woodworkers.

Residents in the Masonic Health Care Center with their fair entries (l-r): June Wolbach*, Elaine Lukens, Cleo Hoffman, Bertha Bailey*, Virigina Joerger, Ruth Hasenauer*, Joy Moore and Aaron Jaffe.* * Indicates a ribbon winner

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embers of the Resident Art Association and Rooster’s Woodworkers earned accolades at the Elizabethtown Fair for their artwork and woodcrafts.

Congratulations to Art Association members: Lillian Campbell, Ginny Rainey, Dorothy Dell, Jane Kolmus, Betty Deibert, Joan Dellinger, John Scheffler, Nancy McClure, Mary Jane Sample, Joe McIntyre and Sylvia Goodling for their award-winning oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel paintings and painted ceramic and slate tiles. Congratulations also to woodworkers Don Morgan, Irv Kline, Jim Berry and Bill Stephens for their stained glass, hand-painted hand saw, keepsake wooden box and mountain dulcimer, respectively.

Next year, Joe McIntyre plans to help the young artists at the Masonic Children’s Home enter their work at the Elizabethtown Fair.

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Village Residents of the Star Points personal care building and Valley Care Masonic Center in Sewickley spent a summer day fishing, thanks to the William Slater II Master Masons Club. Left photo, Tracy Leja, assistant executive director, with Ed Beercook, and right photo, John Giovengo.

Residents in Dallas recently gathered for their annual Block Party. Everyone was asked to bring a dish to enjoy along with hamburgers and hot dogs. A great way to catch up with one another and wind down summer!

Lafayette Hill resident William McCain (front row, second from left) is shown with the reunion committee for the 50th anniversary of the class of 1961 from Norristown High School. He taught industrial arts at the time and later served as the school’s principal. As part of this committee, he was surprised to learn one of his former students, Susanne Sullivan (front row, far left), also lives at Masonic Village.

As part of the Eden Alternative® initiative, children from neighboring Willow Dale Elementary School visit residents in Warminster monthly to draw pictures and play games.

Shown on right are Jane Radcliff and Gilda Sayers.

Residents from the Ben Franklin 2 neighborhood of the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown spent a June afternoon with clowns, balloons, music, birch beer, arm painting and homemade ice cream. Shown with a balloon and a smile, left photo, is Martha West. Right photo, Luther Yerger greets volunteers Pirouette (Nancy Dell) and Plié (Nancy’s granddaughter, Madison Evans).

Sewickley residents celebrated the season with a summer festival in August. After a golf scramble in the morning, residents met in the evening for a social hour with cocktails and then enjoyed delicious picnic fare. Attendees also competed in a Baggo tournament (bean bag toss) and horseshoes. Top left photo: Eleanor Robeson, Tracy Miller and Bill Robeson. Top right photo: Helyn Swobe and Rose Miner. Right photo: Don Keller, Toni Brainerd, Deane Hillegass and Mike Duff, winners of the nine-hole golf tournament.

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Resident and volunteer Rosemary Merwin visits different areas of campus and helps residents decorate cupcakes to eat and share. Shown above are (l-r) Howard Luey, Rosemary and Norma Mason.

Residents in Lafayette Hill dined on roasted pork and tropical desserts and danced with monkeys as part of a Hawaiian luau. Top left photo: Virginia Pringle and Margaretta Jenkins, server. Top right photo: Robert Gordon. Bottom photo: Quay Alexander, dietary worker, and June Adams.

About 28 residents from Elizabethtown competed in the Lancaster Senior Games in June. Events included bowling, shuffleboard, walking, frisbee, softball throw, and pitch and putt. Congratulations to all participants!

Happenings

Special thanks to Gene Clark and Clark Food Services Equipment Co., for donating a free concert for residents in Elizabethtown. The Lancaster British Brass Band performed a variety of pieces, including some surprise ones, before a packed house on Aug. 5.

Sewickley residents met for a picnic along the Ohio River in September.

They dined on scrumptious salmon, beef brisket, grilled chicken and much more. Staff did a great job transporting food and making sure residents made it safely to and from the riverside. Top photo (l-r): Mary Bender, Eleanor Dowd and Dorothy Rohall.

Bottom photo (l-r): Betty Gratz; Eric Gross, executive director; and Dave Gratz.

On a Sunday morning in August, Dallas resident Barbara Lodwick looked outside to see a hot air balloon landing in the Irem Country Club parking lot. The pilot left soon after, so no one is certain what caused the emergency landing.

Congratulations to 13 residents in Lafayette Hill who placed third overall at the Senior Olympics, held in September. Events included a wheelchair race, bean bag toss, hat/ scarf relay, kick ball and ball toss. Top photo, Robert Gordon proudly displays Masonic Village’s third place plaque.

Bottom photo, Julia Fitzgerald and Flora Godshall are shown with their individual medals.

Residents in Warminster took advantage of a beautiful fall day to garden in the courtyard. Top photo, Kay Benson with a friend, and bottom photo, Marge Kehoe, both among the community’s top gardeners.

Above, residents in Dallas celebrate August birthdays.

Left, Lucille Luksic and Thelma Smith volunteer to serve cake and ice cream at the monthly event.

As part of National Balloon Launch Day on Oct. 5 and National Breast Cancer Awareness month, residents in Lafayette Hill celebrated by sending off pink balloons attached with cards stamped and addressed to the community.

Youth volunteer Abby Stump gathered some friends and organized a manicure party for residents of the Ben Franklin 2 neighborhood in the Masonic Health Care Center in Elizabethtown. Above, Esther Scheuermann shows off the first manicure she’s ever received.

Residents in Elizabethtown showcased their talents, hobbies and collections at the annual Show & Tell. Above, Julia Linn and her baked creations.

A group of 13-yearolds from China visited Elizabethtown through PeopleLink, a program for individuals and families to learn about a culture, language and customs different from their own. A good way to practice their English, as well as interact with a variety of populations, the 11 students volunteered their time to help with a carnival for residents of the Level 2 neighborhoods of the Masonic Health Care Center.

The students escorted residents to the event; helped with game stations including a parachute, ring toss and bean bag activity; served refreshments (cotton candy and drinks); and took residents back to their neighborhoods. Above, Gladys Snyder watches one of the students run under the parachute.

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by John J. Mast, M.D., C.M.D, associate medical director, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown

Restless Leg Syndrome Doesn’t Have to Result in Restless Nights N

ighttime leg pain is a common ailment with many causes. One thing’s for certain: it is an annoying pain that can keep people from sleeping at night.

Many people have trouble describing the pain. Some experience it as a cramping. Others describe it as tingling, crawling, pulling, electric shock, aching, burning or tugging. People experience this discomfort after not moving around for a long period of time: in a car, a lengthy meeting, a movie theater, and especially in the evening and in bed at night. Individuals with this discomfort have an irresistible urge to move their legs, which can alleviate the symptoms. This condition is known as restless leg syndrome (RLS).

If leg cramps are not associated with an irresistible urge to move the legs, it might not be RLS. Instead, it could be leg cramps caused by fatigue, peripheral arterial disease or an imbalance of electrolytes (calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium). Pinched nerves can be another cause of leg cramping (sciatica or spinal stenosis). Some cholesterol lowering pills can result in leg pain, too. Leg cramps from these causes can be fixed. Be sure to talk with your medical provider to get to the root of the problem.

Why do people suffer from RLS? We really aren’t quite sure.

Doctors and researchers feel it may be due to an imbalance and deficiency of the brain chemical dopamine.

Medical conditions can be associated with RLS. Numbness of the hands and feet from neuropathy is one connection. Iron deficiency and kidney failure are also associated with RLS. Four out of five people with RLS also have periodic limb movements of sleep (PLMS).

Individuals with PLMS have involuntary twitching or kicking leg movements while asleep or even while awake. Parkinson’s disease is also associated with RLS. Some medicines, including many anti-depressant medications and some anti-nausea medications, can worsen RLS. If you find this to be the case, talk to your doctor before stopping any medicines.

Caffeine, tobacco and alcohol can intensify RLS. Avoiding all caffeine (coffee, tea, soda and chocolate) for a few weeks can help some people.

There are things you can do on your own for leg cramps. Home remedies aimed at preventing leg cramps may work for some people.

Putting an unwrapped bar of soap under the fitted sheet on your bed by your feet may bring some relief, although doctors are not certain why this method is effective. Stretching your leg muscles can help - try flexing your foot toward your head before sleeping at night. Untucking the bed covers at the foot of your bed or elevating your legs on a pillow may alleviate discomfort.

What can you do once you experience a cramp? Try massaging the cramped muscle with your hands or icing it. Walking or jiggling the leg can help, too, as can a hot shower.

Developing a better sleep pattern may relieve RLS. Be sure to have a cool, quiet and comfortable area for sleep. Try going to bed and waking up at the same time. For some, going to bed later and sleeping later in the morning can help with getting enough sleep.

Medications can alleviate RLS symptoms. Ropinirole, pramipexole and carbidopa/levodopa are some of the most common medicines used for RLS. Side effects of these medicines might include nausea, light-headedness and fatigue. Narcotic pain medicine can also help.

Tranquilizers and sleeping pills can aid people with RLS in sleeping better, but unfortunately, may cause confusion and increase the risk of falls and fractures. Neurontin is an anti-seizure medication which some doctors prescribe for RLS. It will likely take some trials and adjustments to see an improvement in your symptoms.

If you have symptoms which seem like RLS or PLMS, schedule a visit with your health care provider just to focus on these symptoms, so you can receive the attention you deserve.

The affliction of RLS does have solutions.

Do you have an interesting health topic you would like Dr. Brubaker or Dr. Mast to highlight? They won’t be able to offer a diagnosis for a specific health concern, but they can share their expertise on many varied subjects. Please submit topics for consideration to Debra Davis, public relations coordinator, by mail at One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022; by phone at (717) 367-1121, ext. 33529; or by email at ddavis@masonicvillagespa.org.

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Exercise at Home F

or those who may be unable to leave their home due to illness or injury, below are some easy ways to stretch and build muscle in the comfort of your home, courtesy of the Barley Wellness Center. The previous issue of the “Village Voice” featured exercises you could do while talking on the phone, standing in a line or waiting at the doctor’s office.

Please note: participants should receive a basic/generic consent (medical clearance) from their doctor before beginning any exercise routine. Use your best judgement. You assume all risks and liabilities when exercising.

Sources: 1). L.A. Schleck ed., “Staying Strong: A Senior’s Guide to a More Active and Independent Life,” 2000. 2). W. Westcott & T. Baechle, “Strength Training Past 50,” 1998. 3). A. Lynn Millar, “Action Plan for Arthritis,” 2003. 4). Elizabeth Best-Martini and Kim A. Botenhagen-DiGenova, “Exercise for Frail Elders,” 2003. 5). Visual Health Information Orthopedic Exercise & Rehabilitation Prescription Kit, 2003.

LYING IN BED Arm Lifts 1. Lie flat with feet together 2. Reach both hands straight above your chest 3. Bring one arm overhead and the other down 4. Switch directions 5. Up to 10 times each way

Buttocks Squeeze 1. Lie flat with knees bent upward 2. Tighten (squeeze) buttocks 3. Hold for five seconds 4. Relax 5. Up to 10 times

Leg Slides 1. Lie flat with feet together, toes to ceiling 2. Slide one leg out to the side (no knee bend) 3. Slide leg back to center 4. Up to 10 times each side

Heel Slides 1. Lie flat with palms down.

2. Slowly bend one knee up, sliding heel 3. Hold two seconds 4. Slide heel back to straighten leg 5. Up to 10 times each leg

WATCHING TELEVISION

Swan Stretch (stretches across chest and arms) 1. Good seated posture 2. Extend arms backward 3. Palms face forward and shoulders down 4. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds

Chair Squat 1. Good standing posture 2. Arms out with hands on chair back 3. Feet flat, shoulder-width apart 4. Squat as low as is comfortable 5. Up to 20 times

Prayers (wrist) 1. Good seated posture 2. Place hands together 3. Slowly raise elbows so that arms are parallel to floor 4. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds 5. Repeat up to five times

Towel Grab (triceps) 1. Good seated posture 2. Hold towel in right hand 3. Raise and bend right arm to drape towel down back 4. Grasp bottom of towel with left hand 5. “Climb” left hand up the towel 6. Reverse and repeat

One-footed Balance 1. Good standing posture 2. Hands on chair back 3. Bend right knee to raise foot 4. Lift hands off chair 5. Hold for up to 60 seconds 6. Repeat with other leg Calf Stretch 1. Good standing posture 2. Arms out with hands on wall 3. One leg back 4. Lower heel to floor and hold 30 seconds 5. Lower knee of back leg and hold 30 seconds 6. Reverse and repeat

Belly Dancing for Better Health R

esidents of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown belly danced their way to better health, thanks to a weekly class taught by Jody Slaugh, purchasing assistant at Masonic Village.

Belly dance is interpreted differently, both in costume and dance style, depending on the country and region where it is being performed.

New styles have evolved in the West as its popularity has spread globally.

Jody is a former dance instructor, so when another employee suggested she teach some classes at Masonic Village, she agreed.

About 15-20 residents attended each session.

“It’s a beginner class with basic moves,” Jody said. “I threw in challenges once I knew they could handle it.”

Belly dance is a non-impact, weight-bearing exercise. Many of the moves improve flexibility of the torso and help lengthen and strengthen the spine – in a gentle way. “It improves balance and range of motion, and increases core muscles,” Jody said.

“I really enjoy it,” Peggy Adams said. “It’s great exercise.”

“It helps with my posture. It works everything,” Justine Kern added.

“We have a lot of fun,” Jody said, “and laugh a lot. It’s mentally relaxing.”

The class was scheduled on Mondays in August, and due to its popularity, sessions were extended into September. Jody plans to offer classes in the future.

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A Show of Appreciation R

ay and Kay Loichinger will celebrate 70 years together in December. Their relationship blossomed in high school and has overcome wars, taken them to exotic locales and persevered through illness.

After dating for three years and becoming engaged, Ray and Kay scheduled their wedding for June 1942. Their plans changed when war broke out Dec. 7, 1941. At the age of 21 and classed 1A, Ray knew he was going to war. The two married Dec. 27, 1941, and two months later, he was drafted. He left his job at Duquesne Light and was sent to a new military headquarters in Philadelphia, where he was selected to be the chauffeur for a brigadier general.

While in Philadelphia, Freemasonry really caught Ray’s attention. “I saw so many men with Masonic rings and I questioned them,” he recalls.

He almost joined the fraternity immediately, but wanted to belong to his brother’s lodge, Davage Lodge No. 374 in Manchester, where he served as secretary, so Ray waited until his return from the war.

After a little more than a year serving as a chauffeur, Ray was sent to infantry training and then overseas to England, France and Germany.

Two months shy of four years of service, Ray came home. He returned to work at Duquesne Light after the war ended until his retirement in 1983. Kay worked as a secretary at a transformer company. They both worked in Pittsburgh, so they shared a car and often enjoyed dinner in the city. In 1946, Ray joined Davage Lodge No. 374, which merged with Avalon Lodge No. 657, Pittsburgh. He is now a 32° Mason.

The Loichingers did a lot of traveling even before retirement. They’ve been to Hawaii twice; to Arizona, where Ray’s brother lived; to Bermuda; to the Bahamas, where their friends, the Dietzes, had a condominium; and on several cruises. Ray still keeps in contact with Bro. Raymond Dietz, R.W. Junior Grand Warden.

“I call him my nephew,” Ray said. “He is more like a son to me and calls me almost every day to check on Kay and me. We were friends with his parents, and I watched him grow up. We had all kinds of parties and picnics, and we fished and hunted together.”

For Ray and Kay and their long, happy life together, arriving at the Masonic Village at Sewickley in 2003 has been icing on the cake. When Ray and Kay first considered a retirement community, they preferred Masonic Village, but living in North Hills (near Pittsburgh), they felt the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown was too far away from friends and family. Masonic Village marketing staff informed the Loichingers about a new community the organization was building at the time in Sewickley.

For the second time in their lives, they found a perfect match. They were able to pick their apartment − a beautiful two-bedroom, twobathroom home with a balcony. Ray and Kay immediately took advantage of the amenities, including dining services, and Kay started playing in a poker club.

“We’ve made a lot of good friends here,” Ray said. “We enjoy life pretty well. We couldn’t be more thankful. I don’t ever have to worry about cutting grass or anything else.”

A little more than a year after the Loichingers moved to Masonic Village, Kay had a mini stroke. She was in the hospital for several days undergoing intensive rehab when she had a severe stroke. After time in intensive care, Ray was able to bring her home to Masonic Village’s nursing care center.

“I visit her every day,” Ray said. “She’s been in the nursing home for 6 ½ years and I’ve only missed a total of six days. If I’m not in her room by 9:30, she worries. The staff are all very nice. They know I’m coming and have her up and ready for me. She looks forward to seeing me. I take her to therapy and tell her how good she’s doing to keep her morale up. Then I wheel her out to the porch, and we reminisce about old times and trips, and I play music for her.”

Ray and Kay appreciate the care she receives so much, he wanted to give a gift to Masonic Village to help with the cost of renovations to the nursing center in Sewickley (see rendering below). The first phase of the project will be completed in January when residents will move into their new private living spaces. Once all the renovations are finished, the center will include an additional 64,000 square feet of living space providing a more social, “home-like” residence.

“They’ve treated us so nicely,” Ray said. “It’s a blessing we’re here. I don’t know what I’d do in a house.”

The Loichingers are providing their gift in the form of a naming opportunity. “I chose to name the therapy section, since she’s been spending a lot of time there,” Ray said. “I appreciate all [the staff] do. I wanted to give something for what they’ve done for Kay.” When he’s not spending time with Kay, Ray plays poker on Wednesdays and Saturdays and tries to catch most Pirates games. He also keeps a garden. Knowing Kay is well cared for and he lives in a nice, safe home, Ray’s biggest concerns lately have been groundhogs eating his tomatoes and how to properly celebrate his upcoming 70th wedding anniversary.

Thanks to the generosity of the Loichingers and others, in the future, spouses, sons, daughters and other family and friends will visit their loved ones in a beautiful home with more room for gatherings, enhanced safety features, expanded therapy services and additional outdoor living space.

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OUTRIGHT AND PLANNED GIFTS TO THE MASONIC VILLAGES

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What They Are, and How They Make an Immediate Difference

ince its inception, the brethren, residents and friends of our organization have 1supported the Masonic Villages’ mission and vision through bequests and deferred gifts. Several different types of gifts make a difference in the programs, services and individuals who are supported by the Masonic Villages.

GIFTS OF CASH Gifts of cash are the simplest and most direct way to support the work of the Masonic Villages, and are fully deductible for individuals who itemize on their federal income tax return. Most of our contributors participate in the Masonic Villages’ Annual Appeals with cash. These donors enjoy seeing the immediate results of their generosity. Cash gifts can also be used for capital needs within the villages.

For income tax purposes, you may deduct up to 50 percent of your annual adjusted gross income for cash gifts. Any deduction in excess of that amount can carry over for use within the next five years.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES Gifts of long-term appreciated securities (those held for more than one year) in publicly traded companies can be highly advantageous because the allowable tax deduction is based on the securities’ market value, not the donor’s cost. No tax is imposed on the capital gain. Gifts of publicly traded securities can be made either by delivering the certificates to the Masonic Villages (in person or by mail) or by transfer of ownership through a broker.

If the securities are held in a brokerage account, you may instruct the broker to transfer specific holdings to the account of the Masonic Village of your choice. The Masonic Villages maintains an account with a regional brokerage firm for this purpose. Account numbers will be provided to you if you wish to make a gift in this manner.

Whether you mail the shares, deliver them in person or transfer them on the books of a brokerage firm, the date of transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes. If you mail the certificates to Masonic Villages, the transfer date will be the postmark date. If you hand-deliver them to a Masonic Charities staff member, the transfer date will be the date that the representative takes possession. If you work through a broker, the transfer will occur for

tax purposes when the shares have been delivered to the Masonic Villages’ account. In all of the scenarios, the value of the gift will be the average of the high and low prices for the security on the transfer date.

The income tax deduction for the gifts of securities held for more than one year is based on the fair market value of the gift on the day the Masonic Villages assume control of the asset, and is limited to 30 percent of the donor’s “contribution base” (usually equal to adjusted gross income) in the year of the gift. As with cash gifts, any excess may be carried forward for as many as five years.

BEQUEST GIFTS One of the most personally satisfying things a person can do is make the world a better place for someone else. Through the years, many brethren and friends have included a charitable provision in their wills for one or more of the Masonic Charities. The resulting estate contributions have had a tremendous impact on the work of the Masonic Charities and have touched the lives of many ... leaving a wonderful legacy of love and compassion.

LIFE INCOME GIFTS These are gifts made over a period of time and are designed to meet your specific financial goals while also benefiting a Masonic Charity. These goals may include retirement income, the transfer of assets to your heirs, or even assisting a family member. As with outright gifts, there can be favorable income, capital gains or estate tax advantages to life income gifts.

Planned and outright gifts to the Masonic Villages not only provide the villages with the needed charitable support to continue their mission, but can also provide the donor with personal satisfaction in meeting his or her charitable concerns, while allowing for the intended deductions and financial outcomes for the donor. As with all charitable gifts, it is to the donor’s benefit to consult his or her tax advisor, where appropriate. Please be advised that this article is only provided for informational purposes. If you have any questions concerning a charitable gift to the Masonic Villages, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 1-800-599-6454. You also may access our website at www.masonicvillagespa.org/giftplanning.php.

Stitches for Sisters

Helping Others Around the World One Stitch at a Time

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group of residents at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, who gather each Tuesday to knit blankets and hats for the Montgomery County Chapter of Project Linus, spent the month of July knitting 300 squares as part of Stitches for Sisters. The squares will be used to make blankets for women in Africa who are having fistulas repaired as a result of female circumcision and childbirth. This is a widespread problem, affecting an estimated two million women in developing countries, and at least 50,000 to 100,000 new cases occur each year.

Debbie Donnelly, RN, a fellow knitter, discovered the meaningful project through a knitting website, and asked the residents if they wanted to participate. Led by resident Barbara Shields, the knitting group typically makes blankets, hats and quilts for Project Linus. These items are given to children in hospitals, including the Shriners Hospitals for Children, shelters, social service agencies or anywhere a need arises.

Knitters included, back row (l-r): Florence Jacob, Janet Maloney, Miriam Priest, Jeanette Rubert, June Maag, Pat Trautmann, Rutheda Graveline, Marge English, Barbara Shields, Jeanette Kling and Debbie Donnelly, RN. Sitting (l-r): Ruth Solomon (in front), Pat Barker, Edna Greco, Lois Reynolds, Joyce Richart and Ann Schultz.

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Masonic Villages’ Wish List THANK YOU to everyone for helping make wishes come true for residents of the Masonic Villages! An up-to-date list is available on the Masonic Villages’ website, www.masonicvillagespa.org/wishlist.php, or by contacting the Office of Gift Planning at (800) 599-6454.

Qty. Capital Need Cost Per Item Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill 3 Recliner $676 Lobby facelift $28,000

(furniture, lamps, drapery, etc.)

60 Television $400 1 It’s Never Too Late $24,000

(computer system for connection,

engagement & enjoyment) 1 Van with lift $45,000 Masonic Village at Sewickley 1 Photosmart compact printer $250

(w/extra cartridges) 1 Set of 12 note choir chimes $530 1 Vehicle (on campus use) $12,000 1 Large screen TV $3,000

(Star Points Personal Care Building) 2 Outdoor tent (20’ x 20’) $1,800 1 All-in-one music system $500 3 Emergency defibrillator $2,000

Window tinting for main dining room $4,000 Masonic Village at Warminster 12 Over-bed table $265

Qty. Capital Need Cost Per Item Masonic Village at Elizabethtown 1 Portable sound system $2,502

(for residents’ chorus group) 2 Wii $500 6 Carpet for bedrooms $1,000

(Bleiler Caring Cottage) 87 APM2 mattress - 80” x 35” $1,200

(prevent skin breakdown) 4 Bariatric mattress $1,600 9 Lift (full) $3,700

(includes estimated shipping) 9 Lift (sit-to-stand) $5,100

(includes estimated shipping) 4 Merry walker $350

(walker for fall risk residents) 20 Wheelchair - regular $500 5 Wheelchair - Broda $2,100

(comfort seating at end of life) 15 Wheelchair - specialty $1,500

(customized) 12 Automatic door $6,995

(handicap accessible) 14 Thermometer $650 1 Vital sign machine $3,200 10 Horticulture garden - raised $500-$1,000

(depending on the size and materials used) 2 Keyboard - digital $2,500 10 Massage chair - heated $2,000

(assist with easing pain) 3 Blanket warmer $400 2 46” flat screen TV $800 Musical instruments $5-$500

(castanets, drums, shakers, bells tambourines,etc.)

Masonic Children’s Home Sports equipment Squat rack $300 Ping pong table $250 Soccer goal $150

Bases $150 Outdoor sports game $200 2 Carpet for enclosed porch $1,500 5 Kinect Xbox game unit $300

Financial information about Masonic Charities can be obtained by contacting us at 1-800-599-6454. In addition, Masonic Charities is required to file financial information with several states. Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/. Florida: SC No. 00774, A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. Georgia: full and fair description of the programs and activities of Masonic Charities and its financial statement are available upon request at the address indicated above. Illinois: Contracts and reports regarding Masonic Charities are on file with the Illinois Attorney General. Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, documents and information filed under the Maryland charitable organizations laws can be obtained from the Secretary of State, Charitable Division, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (800) 825-4510. Michigan: MICS No. 11796 Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the organization or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing the Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. North Carolina: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Masonic Charities may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Virginia: Financial statements are available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.

Washington: The notice of solicitation required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of Masonic Charities is available from the Secretary of State, and the tollfree number for Washington residents: 1-800-332-4483. West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. REGISTRATION IN THE ABOVE STATES DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION OF MASONIC CHARITIES BY THE STATE.

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Memorial Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2011 Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster.

Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions.

If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (800) 599-6454, (717) 367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillagespa.org. Thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Adams Richard W. Adams Ralph E. Aldinger Miriam M. Aldinger Kathleen “Kitty” Ambrozates John P. Ambrozates George J. Armstrong Joseph M. Armstrong Gordon H. Aschendorf Bea Aschendorf Bonita R. Ashe William F. Ashe Herbert D. Bailey, III Herbert D. Bailey, Jr. Julia E. Baker Lynne Brown Martha E. Baker Softland Allegro Norma Neuman and Family William D. Baker Jane A. Baker Donald L. Barley Milford L. Barley James D. Barty Rita H. Barty Paul and Viola Beane Kenneth F. Beane, Sr. Dorothy E. Beckstrom Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Cline Eleanor Colmer Linda S. Intihar Graceful Red - A Chapter of the Red Hat Society Ronald and Janice Weiser White Rose Chapter No. 360, OES Erla M. Beddow Hugh F. Beddow Ruth K. Best Scott A. Astheimer Paulette Baxendale Dorothy Vosburgh and Roland Demers Susan E. Diem Barry and Denise Jackson Deb Kelly Yvonne W. Lucas Bill and Linda Meier Robert and Marion Morris Linda B. Muller John and Anita (Muller) Savoy Donna K. Storti Samuel M. and Dianna M. Taggart Winifred G. Vaules Harry W. Beyer Marie E. Beyer Harold E. Billet Frederick L. Stroup

Louis Y. Blilie, Jr. Elizabeth J. Blilie Jerome Blumer Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Evelyn J. Boileau Laura C. Francine Nell S. Bolinger Robert S. Bolinger Shade Bolinger Isabelle H. Bolinger Matthew P. Boyd Edward M. Messner Louise Boyle Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Horace H. Brachman Edith M. Brachman Leoda M. Brewer William E. Gelston Chapter No. 435, OES Alma Bringhurst Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES David Austin and Laura Mae Brown Austin C. Brown, Jr. John C. Buch, Jr. Vicki L. Gillmore Betty C. Burgess Gary R. Burgess Thomas H. Burgess Marcella B. Burgess Clifford E. Burket Juniata Lodge No. 282 Francis A. Burkett Grace E. Burkett Charles W. Campbell Sunset Lodge No. 623 Willene “Petey” Carlson Janet Burland Carson and Ruth Christman Nancy Richardson Muriel M. Christmann Robert and Ruth Emberger Richard and Sylvia Parks Howard Clark James H. Clark John A. Coburn, Jr. Darlene Coburn Florence Cole Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Vance J. Cole Samuel E. Cole Edward E. Collins Sunset Lodge No. 623 Spurgeon K. Condo Bill and Ann Hallahan Harold S. Cook Louise H. Cook Don H. Crago Cynthia M. Crago

Paul P. Crawford Robert L. Plaikner Floyd W. Crouch Herbert C. DeMart Jeanne L. Damon Donald and Nancy Gray Joseph and Josephine Dare Robert J. Dare Herbert E. DeMart Herbert C. DeMart Francis M. Derrick Ruth Derrick Robert P. Dickson Margaret M. Dickson Mary Kathryn Dietrich Thomas H. Crawford W. David Douglass Ricky L. Swalm Max E. Doyle Donald L. Rothermel Arthur R. Driedger, Sr. Arthur R. Driedger, Jr. Archie Dunn William A. Dunn George and Edith Easterday William Easterday, Sr. LeRoy D. Eberly Nancy L. Eberly Bus Ebersole James C. Buck Edna Mae Edsall James H. Edsall Cecelia Elek Steve Elek George A. Emrick Edna E. Emrick Homer R. Errett Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Herman Finberg Max Rabinovitz Roy Arnold Fink Charles M. Beard Kenneth Harms Janet L. Melidick Eleanor L. Wolf William and Cornelia Wolf Albert and Irene Firth Charles E. Firth Harry and Dorothy Fisher William S. Fisher Ruby Jane Fisher Joseph M. Fisher Maurice “Bud” Flurie Mary E. Flurie Herbert S. Ford Mark M. Ford Raymond J. Fornal Marion Lodge No. 562 William H. Fox Bradford E. Beadle Ruth L. Franks Alfred and Jean Metzgar

Donald and Evelyn Walp Vince and Gwen Walp James Fry Gregory A. Erway Richard W. Gable, Sr. John McCraw Arthur N. Garman Timothy E. Garman, Jr. Barbara E. Garnes Charles A. Garnes Kathryn M. Gerlach Mark K. Wagner Martin E. Gotsch Doris M. Gotsch John A. Greer George Stroup Family Harvey and Catharine Greiss Donna R. Bowers Dorothy E. Grew Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Alfred J. Grime Esther G. Grime Edward A. Grine, Jr. Charles H. Grine, Sr. Geraldine E. Grissinger Janie Drake Campbell Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dale Ensor Christine W. Forry Highmark Relief Team Anne, Steph, Linda and Charlotte Kay Ripple Don Snyder Pat Snyder Rodney Snyder John and Peggy Woelfl Jessie E. Groff Glenn D. Bowman Martha G. Frutchey C. Richard and Nancy Hastings Patsy R. Hayes Robert and Gloria Heiney Vernon and Alta Heinley Dorothy Lindsey Margaret Lindsey Frank and Mary Marston John and Betty McCoy Eva B. Myers Rena M. Weaver Harry and Joan Wirth Robert R. Hagerich Robert S. Hagerich Charles T. Hall Doris S. Hall Marjorie J. Harkness Robert L. Harkness Felix I. Harper Richard J. Scott-Harper

Frank T. Harrison, III Nancy Smith-Harrison Carlson E. Hartz David G. Argall Joseph, Sandra, Aaron and Drew Bonner Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Erbe Frederick Gerkensmeyer Thomas “Tucker” Goho Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlosser Stoneridge Condominium Association Bruce and Linda Whetstone Pamela Zelinsky Barry L. Hassinger Joan L. Hassinger Adolph Hauptman Fred R. Hauptman Michael D. Henry Philip R. Schnee Paul W. Hess Judith A. Hess Carolyn J. Hickernell Joseph S. Hickernell William R. Hoag McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 Samuel E. Hoke Josh and Kathy Bayer Barb Conniff Helene Stokan Freda Holiday Austin and Mary McGrath, Jr. Jack and Mary Ellen Wilson June Beyer Homan Carl D. Homan Kathryn Houser Robert and Geraldine Fuller Stan and Anette Gilbert Jim and Georgeanna Hanover Donald and Audrey Harman Royce G. and Jill Imhoff, II Royce G. and Mary Lou Imhoff Kenneth D. Kochel Amy Sedano Edward R. Thoms Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thorbahn Richard P. Hribal Marion Lodge No. 562 James M. Hubler Robert A. Miller Ray and Ruth Jackson Edwin R. Miller Helen M. Jaymes Carl F. Jaymes Frances Jefferson Jeannette M. Milos

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Gerald E. Johns Irmgard Johns John E. Johnston Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Ruth Joyce Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Eleanor H. Kane M. Marion Blum Ernie and Marilyn Curley Margery B. H. English Evelyn L. Pachuta Ellen Holmes Patterson and Family Eleanor S. Rankin Christian B. and Constance J. Reynolds Brian and Chris Sammis Bryan and Natalie Sammis Rachel L. Sammis Jeanne A. Saurman Barbara Shields Elizabeth Shields Kelly Ann Tillotson Kenneth A. Tillotson, Sr. Liz Stevenson and Charles Tisa John P. and Barbara L. Townsend Mary A. Welsh Margaret M. Williams-Roy Marie V. Karchner William D. Karchner, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Kauffman William B. Kauffman Raymond C. Keener Dale R. Stump Helen Keller Nancy K. Weaver John Keller Nancy K. Weaver David S. Kelso Samuel M. and Dianna M. Taggart Richard G. Kemmler Dorothy G. Brouse Marilyn D. Oldfield Mount Union Chapter No. 280, OES – Officers Club Jack H. Killen Sunset Lodge No. 623 Catherine E. Kinloch Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church Staff Edna M. Klein Edward D. Klein, Jr. Edna Mae Koenig J. Wesley Rineer Doris M. Koester Donald S. Koester Margaret Koester Donald S. Koester Arlene Koppenhaver Dean E. Koppenhaver Marian L. Kreamer W. Donald D. Kreamer Robert J. Kristoff Joan Kristoff Wilbur B. Lawson Mary Grace Di Massa George F. Lebegern, Jr. Patricia Lebegern B. Fryer Littlefield Clinton J. Starkey

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William C. Loffelhardt Betty Jane Loffelhardt Dorothy N. Luey Howard Luey Richard A. Lukens Doris Lukens Thomas Lunger Edward C. Kasten, Sr. Esther M. Lux Bob and Peggy Davis James and Ruth M. Junker William G. Lux Dennis and Betsy Maza Mabon S. MacDonald George W. MacDonald Norman C. MacMath Gary and Denise Brown Dorothy R. Carpenter Doris M. Gotsch Jerry and Pat Kemmerer Clarence King William and Patricia Kinsey Gene and B. J. Kohan Garry and Katie Layman Marguerite T. Melchionni Richard and Sylvia Parks Mr. and Mrs. William Scheible Vern Shaw Stanley and Arlene Von Nieda Charles A. Wurz Sara E. Machamer John and Suzanne Pusey Lawrence A. Marks Geraldine W. Marks Frederick W. Martin Barbara A. Martin Margaret (Peggy) Martin Martin and Jean Convey Valentino and Mariaelena Holowsko Barbara Shields Carl A. Massa Marie Massa Michael S. Maxwell Donald S. Mayes Josephine E. Mayes Edna McCallister Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Eugene E. McClain Betty Anne McClain Byron O. McCollum Craig B. McCollum, Sr. Byrd W. McCracken Marjorie A. McCracken Jack E. McCrae Edward P. Pfendner Betty Mae McDermont Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Albert J. McDevitt Albert J. McDevitt, Jr. Robert P. McGinnis Mary P. Bender Janet Burland Charlotte Lally Janice Murphey Louise Reichert Gerald D. McMaster Vida L. McMaster Joan McVay Demas L. McVay, Jr. William A. McWhorter McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318

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Thomas H. Mercer, Jr. Helen D. Mercer Edward J. Messner Edward M. Messner Charles G. Methlie Florence Y. Methlie Paul E. Meyers Donald C. Meyers Charles S. Miller McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 L. Robert Miller Linda L. Miller William H. Miller Donald J. Miller John W. Milroy, Sr. John W. Milroy, Jr. Betty Mims William and Kim Sands Ethel Minnick Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES William E. Moisey Lester and Cleo Abercrombie, Jr. Robert and Sandra Ford David and Lynne Hoover Geraldine Hoover James and Marianne LaSalle Robert and Fran Ober John and Janet Schwartz Clara L. Monahan William A. Monahan Kermit Moore Mary Moore Doris M. Morris Nick and Colleen Lasorsa Alma Madora Peterson Moyer Francis K. Moyer Mildred N. Muffley William K. Muffley Tami J. Musser Therapeutic Recreation Staff Joseph R. Naim Doric Lodge No. 630 Kenneth M. Newell Marion Lodge No. 562 James C. Nickle Mary Lou Bear Co-Workers of Connie Leiby at Highmark Mary E. Deibler Alan and Bonnie Donchez Susan L. Dructor and Family Ruth I. Ellenberger Judith A. Grandinetti Arlene Kamererzel Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union PSECU - Call Center Staff Flora Nixon Harry T. Nixon, Jr. Margaret S. Nixon Harry T. Nixon, Jr. Elaine L. Noel William J. Noel Susanna K. Norbury Friendship Chapter No. 551, OES Rosemary C. Oberholtzer William R. Oberholtzer Ruth Osher Jack and Shellie Jakubiak Stuart Zonies William W. Owens Eureka Lodge No. 290

Helen “Mac” Patterson Janet Burland Andrew M. Pecuch Margaret H. Pecuch John Pfendner Edward P. Pfendner Homer O. Potter Audrey M. Potter Arthur E. Prack, Jr. Florence A. Prack Thomas W. and Katherine Price, Sr. Thomas W. Price, Jr. Aurelio Pumilia Kennedy Family Kathryn E. Reiss Ray M. Reiss, Jr. Lloyd and Elizabeth Renninger Donald C. Hemmerle, Sr. Twila Rice Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Rosemarie E. Richardson Sylvester C. Richardson John G. Richter, Sr. Horace F. Richter, Jr. Harriet J. Rineer Glen and Cathy Mensch A. Diane Robeda Marge Goode William F. Rohrbach Raymond E. Bomberger, Jr. Sandra V. Rothermel Donald L. Rothermel Elisabeth P. Ruffer Sherwood and Britta Lennartson Barbara M. Rankin Lillian Sanders Vernon C. Sanders Darrell D. Satterfield Donald B. Stull John M. Savickas John S. Savickas James E. Sawyer Robert R. Mull Rudolph H. Schaar Aden H. Francis Fern L. Schade Robert J. Schade Albert E. Schmittlein McKinley-Stuckrath Lodge No. 318 Beverly S. Schneck Robert W. Schneck, Sr. Elayne Schwarzel Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES Lewis S. Scott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott Loie, Gail, Greg and John Stewart Jabez A. and Jennie I. Seamens Howard R. Seamens Janice Vurdelja Secunda George and Marjorie Vurdelja Walter D. Seese Dorothy A. Seese Robert Stephen Sekera Victoria P. Sekera John G. Shaffer John R. Shaffer Natalie Shaffer Jeannette Chapter No. 69, OES

John C. Shedland Southampton Square Club Richard K. Sherry Juniata Lodge No. 282 Leo and Tillie Shlachtman Mark H. Swartz Patricia Shriner A. Richard Jones Verna Shuey Gilbert D. Shuey Morris Sidewater Hackenburg Mount Moriah Lodge No. 19 Larry D. Smith Juniata Lodge No. 282 Victor Smith Herbert and Sonia Smith Dorothy M. Snyder D. Daniel and Marilyn Butt David M. Rineer Jane L. Snyder Dale R. Snyder Charles H. Spalding, Sr. George W. Spalding Pauline Spangler Delbert L. Skinner James H. Staver, Jr. Nellie D. Staver Norton C. Stevenson Scott A. Stevenson Thomas A. Stidd, Jr. Thomas A. Stidd Harry D. and Lillian M. Stoyer Robert D. Stoyer Melvin P. Strayer P. Sidney Strayer Harry Homer Stuart, Jr. Scott A. Stuart Sandra C. Sturm James and Gale Banks Paul E. and Kathryn Cheesman Cyril C. Dunmire, Jr. Hubert T. Flaherty Sue Harris John C. Legler Susan P. Mountz PA Department of Environmental Protection Staff Protection Services Inc. Fay M. Sausser Alex O. Swanson John O. Swanson Carl H. Swanson John O. Swanson Benjamin and Ethel Swartz Mark H. Swartz Samuel Taggart Samuel M. and Dianna M. Taggart James H. Taylor Catherine M. Taylor Miriam E. Taylor Robert W. Taylor Edward K. Thorpe Edward K. Thorpe, Jr. Thomas Tooma John P. Ippolito Marie M. Towner Marion M. Towner William Van Hemert, IV Doric Lodge No. 630 Kathryn W. Kruse O. Clare Wallace Sunset Lodge No. 623

Dr. John and Mrs. Aileen Wapner Ralph D. Groff Elvin G. Warfel Janice M. Warfel Elvin M. Warner, Sr. Elvin M. and Leatrice A. Warner, Jr.

E. Nelson Weir N. Bruce Weir William Wetterau Southampton Square Club Ruthann Eynon Russell M. Whiteman Franklin D. Whiteman

Arthur H. Wilson Marjorie S. Wilson David E. Winter Loretta M. Winter James Grant Withee Doric Lodge No. 630 Walter L. Wolf Michael J. Jenkins

Elizabeth “Betty” Worrell John C. Worrell Archie B. Young Edwin R. Young Murray and Anna Mae Zimmerman George W. Zimmerman

Dawn Zimmerman Morpurgo Thomas F. Zimmerman

Honorarium Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2011 Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their honor to one of the five Masonic Villages located at Dallas, Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley or Warminster.

Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (800) 599-6454, (717) 367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillagespa.org. Thank you.

Louise M. Bachman William B. McIntyre, Jr. Ken Blum M. Marion Blum J. Morrow Bolinger Robert S. Bolinger Larry D. Carey Bernice Bullers Richard and Margaret Case Dennis and Sylvia Ulion Chester A. Derk, Sr. Chester A. Derk, Jr. Raymond T. Dietz Raymond J. Loichinger Raymond A. Dubbs Wayne R. Dubbs Robert T. Dudley – 90th Birthday Arthur and Dorothy Wert

Dorothy A. Ehleiter William C. Ehleiter, Jr. Ruth Fassett - 100th Birthday Warren P. Reeves Marie Faust Brian D. Faust Charles A. Garnes Infinity Lodge No. 546 Betty Hewlett John O. Hewlett Ligonier Lodge No. 331 Josh and Kathy Bayer Charles and Loretta Hill James A. Hill Anna M. Hocker Elwood C. Hocker, Jr. Susan L. Hollein Robert L. Hollein

Jack Keller Charles M. Dean, Sr. David and Lisa Leidy - Wedding Eugene H. Rifkind Gertrude K. Myers Charles L. Myers James C. Nickle Thomas and Terry Kamerzel Mildred Reilly Robert and Patricia Edge Roosevelt 4 Staff Orvis S. and Helen Kustanbauter William M. and Gilda Sayres Wendy Riggall Greg Sil James A. Sil

Raymond A. Simpson, Jr. Diakonia Travel Staff at Masonic Village at Sewickley Joseph C. and Elizabeth S. Manzinger Staff at Masonic Village at Sewickley Chris O’Donnell Staff on Roosevelt 2 George E. Zimmerman, Jr. Thomas K. Sturgeon Perseverance Lodge No. 21 Swatara Lodge No. 267 Richard W. Adams Bea Whitmer Marc and Ann Falcinelli

Hospice Care Memorial and Honorarium Gifts May 1 - July 31, 2011 Below is a list of individuals (names are shown in red) whose loved ones have made a gift in their memory or honor to Masonic Village Hospice Care which is offered at our Elizabethtown location.

Great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the names listed below. We regret any errors or omissions. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (800) 599-6454, (717) 367-1121, ext. 33003, or by emailing giving@masonicvillagespa.org. Thank you.

Memorial Gifts Martha E. Baker Kay N. Neuman R. Jeanette Barnes Vicki L. Gillmore Evelyn J. Boileau Angela Atkins Florence E. Burian City of Bowie, MD - Council and Staff Joanne S. Frey Karen Joy McIntyre

Bill and Judy Mullins Karen Sharp Upper Gwynedd Township Board of Commissioners Muriel M. Christmann Ernest and Ann Baxa, Jr. John W. Baxa Anne R. Carbone Jody L. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Forney Sandy Hibbard Norma E. Seidler

Julia M. Smith Elvin and Leatrice Warner, Jr. Sara E. Machamer Erin K. Cramer Norman C. MacMath Elona A. MacMath Janet R. Melnick Mark N. Melnick Louise K. Metcalf Janet A. Kaiser James Mulhollen Betty J. Mulhollen

Robert L. Owens D. Alfred Owens Marjorie A. Owens Robert L. Owens, II Jane W. Peters Shirley Burwell Julia May Urban Harry and Judi Kline, Jr.

Honorarium Gifts George E. Meck Marlin L. Plymette

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Masonic Village One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Masonic Village & Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club See what all the choo chooing is about at an open house!

Dec. 3, 4 & 10, from 2 - 4 p.m., and Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Come see the club’s O-gauge, HO-gauge, N-gauge, Z-gauge and standard gauge trains and trolleys laid on 1,200 feet of track!

Club members will be available to answer questions.

Located on the grounds of the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

There is no cost for admittance. Contact Ray Betz at (717) 367-1121, ext. 33253 for more information.

YOUR AUTUMN HARVEST FAVORITES Hundreds of jarred products and Masonic Village’s own apples available for shipping anywhere in the USA. A great selection of gift boxes for all your holiday needs. Check out our online catalog:

www.MVFarmmarket.com (717) 361-4520

MasonicVillage Fresh Local Produce

FARM MARKET

Open Year Round!

Hours: (Through December) Mon. – Sat., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed Sundays.

(Jan. 1 – March 31) Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sat., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.