February 2014 • Issue 546
“GLAD I’M HERE” It was cold! The thermometer kept sinking with the mercury finding lows not seen in decades. Outside the wind howled, driving wind chill below -40o F; threatening man and beast. TV constantly interrupted programing to warn of weather’s threat and hypothermic dangers. It was relentless,
A winter scene here at Swiss Village.
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Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director
raising fears that the mercury would forever freeze below a livable range. No question, the Polar Vortex grip was bruising. The storm threw several punches. In addition to the abnormal low temps, there was a generous foot of snow with winds in the 30 mph range. The storm resulted in two power outages and driving was near impossible. Blizzard conditions dictated changes to everyone’s schedule for several days. While the outside was nasty, the inside story
was “I’m glad I’m here.” This was a refrain heard from residents expressing the relief of being inside and not having to venture out. The stark reality of the brutal weather helped to highlight the benefits of living at Swiss Village. And the expressed gratitude was a repeated refrain. The reality is that the residents enjoyed the comforts of being inside and cared for because there were many employees that made sacrificial efforts. Staff stayed over-night so that Cont. on page 2
SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS Executive Team: Daryl L. Martin Executive Director Linda Arnold Director of Healthcare Services
Board of Directors: Kent Liechty, President Tom Muselman, Vice-President Linda Eicher, Secretary
Derick Bailey Director of Resident Services
Ted Lautzenheiser, Treasurer
Joe Burkhead Director of Information Services
Andrew Briggs
Margie Dougherty Director of Human Resources
Paul Zuercher, Immediate Past President Mark Settlemyre
Michelle McIntosh Director of Marketing
Sharon Sprunger Wulliman
Roger Young Controller
Greg Meyer Nancy Subler
Inside this issue: New Residents
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Saturday Night at the Village-Hoosiers movie
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Residential & Healthcare 5 Activities South Campus Wellness & Wellness Pavilion
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Kinder Haus
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Staff News
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Swiss Village Mission Statement: Swiss Village Retirement Community is a not-for-profit corporation, committed to providing quality and affordable retirement living facilities and services in a Christian environment that enhances life with dignity, meaning and appropriate care for the senior adults from the surrounding community without regard to race, religion, sex, or handicaps that can be accommodated within our delivery system.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS HEALTHCARE Bessie Sanders is a new resident since December 19. She has been a Monroe resident and is a member of the Monroe United Methodist Church. Lynn Dubach is a new resident since December 20. He has been a Berne resident and is a member of the Cross Community Church. Wilma Crandall is a new resident since December 27. She has been a Berne resident and is a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Jessalyn Valentine is a new resident since January 3. She has been a Portland resident and is a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. Roger Bentz is a new resident since January 10. He has been a Berne resident and is a member of the Cross Community Church. Frieda Pyle is a new resident since January 13. She has been a Berne Resident and is a member of the Grace Bible Church. Daniel May is a new resident since January 20. He has been a Decatur resident. Brice Minger is a new resident since January 20. He has been a Berne resident and is a member of the First Missionary Church. Alice Steiner is a new resident since January 21. She has been an Ossian resident and is a member of the Berne Evangelical Church. Susan Wells is a new resident since January 23. She has been a Hartford City resident. Carolyn Meshberger is a new resident since January 25. She has been a Berne resident.
RESIDENTIAL Swiss Village Residents and Staff welcomed Carolyn Foster on December 21, 2013. Over the years Carolyn has enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cross stitching. Carolyn retired from Caylor Nickel as a registered nurse. The meals are wonderful here, and I have enjoyed meeting new people," said Carolyn. Alice Liechty was welcomed by Swiss Village Residents and Staff on January 11, 2014. Alice has been an avid quilter, and enjoys spending her time quilting, and doing sewing crafts. A few years back, as a featured quilter for the Swiss Stitchers guild, Alice was able to display 50 quilts that she made. "It is nice and quiet here," said Alice. I really think I am going to enjoy it here. I look forward to being able to do some small scale gardening this spring." George Patrick was welcomed by Swiss Village Staff and Residents on January 18, 2014. George likes to read Guidepost, the Newspaper, and the Bible. He enjoys watching basketball and the news on television. He is also is a fan of John Deere. "I would like to do some work in the wood shop here," said George. "The staff have been good to me and I like the meals."
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GLAD...
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they could be available to help. Maintenance employees not only did snow removal, but braved the road conditions to pick-up needed staff. It meant employees leaving home in the wee hours of morning to arrive on time to prepare breakfast. And it also required long hours into the evening for the nursing staff, just to make sure that the care needed was provided. The indelible memory of the deep freeze of 2014 will be frozen in time for future story telling! And, certainly, a part of that story will be the gratitude for the benefits of living at Swiss Village. But closely linked to that story are numerous individual untold staff stories of sacrifice. It is these stories that help to make Swiss Village a great place to live and work!
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CONTRIBUTIONS Jerome Flueckiger, Paul Nussbaum, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Strahm, Eloise Eddy, Heidi Lehman, Scott & Patricia Schwartz, Walter & Debra Wilson, Joe & Phyllis Wittwer, Jeff & Agnes Smith, Donald & Carolyn Warnock. Evelyn Purdy Memorial: Timothy & Kathy Liechty. Pearl Yoder Memorials: Richard Beitler, Martin & Anita Rediger, Nancy Yoder, Andrew & Lisa Antrim, Charles & Eileen Gamble, Jan Fisher, Eddie Joe May, Jay & Rose Johnston, Ron & Joni Stauffer. Max Wanner Memorial: Larry & Linda McMullen. Lavon Wulliman Memorials: First Mennonite Church Chapel Class, Nancy Steiner. Maurice Miller Memorials: Deane & Jane Lehman, Salem Community Church, Dennis & Melanie Bieberich, Steven & Nancy Parker, Larry & Janet Macklin, Paul Nussbaum, Shirley Johnson, John & Susann Gilbert, Leon & Carol Habegger, Spoltman Financial, Inc., Doris Liechty, Eleanor Morris, Helen Habegger, Pete & Colleen Rupp, Richard Beitler, John & Rita Carroll. **All memorials and/or gifts given in honor of an individual(s) will go towards the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund unless otherwise designated.
IN MEMORY Swiss Village experienced the loss of several residents who called Swiss Village home. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Mary Gray who passed away December 28 at the age of 84. Mary came to Swiss Village in July 2007. Vivian Sprunger was at the age of 90 when she passed away on December 30. March 2003 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Vivian. On January 3 Lavon Wulliman passed away at the age of 93. Lavon had been at Swiss Village since November 2010. Our condolences are with Lavon’s friends and family. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Peggy Cooper who passed away January 4 at the age of 81. Peggy came to Swiss Village in February 2012. Nancy Hampson was at the age of 81 when she passed away on January 5. September 2010 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Nancy. On January 6 Evelyn Donovan passed away at the age of 95. Evelyn had been at Swiss Village since January 2010. Our condolences are with Evelyn’s friends and family. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Harry Reiners who passed away January 25 at the age of 91. Harry came to Swiss Village in June 2005. Eileen Stauffer was at the age of 91 when she passed away on January 27. June 2005 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Eileen.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS FEBRUARY
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Marguerite Jones & Arvilla Martin E. Kathryn Black & Rosella Ringger Merlin Habegger Miriam Liechty Thelma Fougerousse, Berneta Lehman, Robert Liechty & Robert Read Romaine Lehman Dorthea Fields Gladys Nussbaum Eleanor Flueckiger & Mildred Wolfe Beatrice Biller, Dennis Pannabecker, Mildred Weimer, & Harry Yoder Agnes Habegger
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES FEBUARY 9
Robert & Miriam Liechty (53 Years)
19 Kenneth & Eula Van Emon (65 Years) 27 Clyde & Marjorie Wulliman (43 Years)
February 2014
FOOD RAISED BY MEMBERS & COMMUNITY —
Muselman Wellness Pavilion received 1,471 lbs of non-perishable food items. The 1,471 lbs of non– perishable food items will be donated to local food banks to assist residents is Southern Adams County. Picture Left to Right: Anna Nussbaum, Marie Nussbaum, Maggie Nussbaum, and Andrea Miller work hard to load up all of the non-perishable food items to be delivered.
Michelle McIntosh The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion celebrated the holiday season by collecting 1,471 lbs. of non-perishable food items. The food was recently donated to Compassionate Ministries Network, also known as, Project Share in Berne and The Lord’s Table in Geneva to assist residents in Southern Adams County. Members of the Wellness Pavilion who brought in non-perishable food items were entered into a drawing to win a free one-month membership, Wellness Pavilion T-Shirts, duffle bags, and gift certificates to the Swiss Village Cafe. Tricia Kuhn was the recipient of the free one month membership. Non-Members of the Muselman Wellness Pavilion had the opportunity to use the facility for free when three non-perishable food items were brought in, per visit.
Saturday Night at The Village Swiss Village presents Saturday Night at the Village. Fun free entertainment will be provided the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. February 8, residents and guests will enjoy the Movie Hoosiers and Soda and Snacks. The popular 1986 movie is based on a true story of a small-town Indiana basketball team that made the state finals in 1954. Saturday Night at the Village is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. For more information about Saturday Night at the Village contact Michelle McIntosh, Marketing Director at 260.589.3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org. See you at Saturday Night at the Village February 15, in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.
THERAPY —
Tara Farlow
Heart disease is the number one killer on the planet. At some point you, or somone you know, will have a heart disease diagnosis and might even possibly suffer a heart attack. When this happens it is one of the most
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frightening things to happen in a person’s life. A proper therapy and exercise plan has the benefit of addressing cardiac problems and other related issues including anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, and more.
Research has backed this up, as heart attack survivors who participate in therapy and exercise don’t have to take much medication, require fewer major surgeries, and are less likely to die from a second heart attack then those who stay on the couch.
February 2014
RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —
Jamie Kittle
BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —
Cole Rupp
The New Year certainly began with a chilly start, and just in time our residents learned how to make a colorful swerve scarf in 10 minutes or less using only their hands! We also enjoyed Esther's white chicken chili recipe during Cooking with Esther Ray to warm up on a chilly day. Due to the uncertain weather, we also stuck around town a lot this month and enjoyed all that Berne has to offer including shopping at Et Cetera, a coffee and dessert outing at the local McDonalds, a stained glass tour at Cross Community Church, and shopping at Swissland Cheese and Troyers. Daryl Martin led a Lifelong Learning Discussion on the topic, "Animals that Amaze – Tales of Ice-bound Wonderlands." Another highlight of the month was learning a new card game called Wizard thanks to a group of residents who introduced us to this fun game!
Life is just a bowl full of cherries. Some of our residents enjoyed their bowls of cherries as they made Chocolate covered cherries! They were delicious on such a cold winters day. If you have walked around our area, you may have noticed the large snowflakes we made. We celebrated several January birthdays of famous people who loved peanut butter. We made peanut butter pie, peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and peanut brittle! Our new balance classes are going well. We have stayed warm and well on these super cold days, and we are thankful we can look outside at the beauty instead of being out in it! Stay warm!
HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell
Where would the residents be without activities? Residents wouldn’t get their morning warmups, special music programs, UNO, Bingo, Wheel of Fortune, Bible study with Mike and more. Some of them would never get the pleasure of connecting with youngsters through Kinder Haus visits. Daily activities keep the residents’ bodies and minds active, which help prevent other physical and mental ailments. Daily activities are very important for everyone – including the staff members. Through daily activities and care we get to know the residents first hand. And that is a GREAT PLEASURE!! Thanks to all the activity staff and others for providing daily activities for our residents. The world would be a dull place without activities.
After the happy bustle of the Holiday seasons, we have spent the month of January settling back into a pleasant routine. Mother Nature managed to keep things interesting by several times giving us icy temperatures and blizzard conditions. We enjoyed looking at the snow and icicles from the warm side of our windows! Our activity staff featured activities on a diverse array of topics that – whether you knew it or not – are related to the month of January. These included old-time radio, tea, Alaska statehood, pie, and the founding of Bern, Switzerland by Duke Berchtold. We are never too old to keep learning something new!
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ALPENROSE —
Donna Stout
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SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — It has been cold outside, but we are warm inside Swiss Village. We are into our second month of our winter wellness journey titled “Prayers in the Bible.” Along with the study, we encourage residents to do some cardiovascular activity on their own, such as walking, biking, or Nustepping. This all can be
Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm accomplished right here on South Campus! You never have to leave the building! There are many halls to walk. The Nusteps and bike are also available for you to use. Please call us at ext. 4467 or stop by if you wish to be set up on this equipment. We do need to meet with you first.
Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite any senior 55+ to enjoy Chocolate and Canvas. Join us as
Kinder Haus —
we paint wonderful masterpieces via instruction and enjoy chocolate treats and fellowship on Friday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion. No art experience is necessary. The cost is $5 per person for supplies.
Payment is due at time of sign up and is non-refundable. Sign up at the Wellness Pavilion by Friday, February 14. Members and NonMembers are welcome to attend this event. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260.589.4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.
Heidi Schoeneman
The infant room has kept the wheels going on the bye- bye buggy. The babies love to go and wave to everyone they see. They have played in the snow (brought in the classroom in a tub) and painted with sponges to make hearts. Several infants are now exploring every square inch of the room. No corner is left unturned! The toddlers have been playing with new toys they received for Christmas. We thank the parents for their generosity. Snow has also been put in the discovery table for the toddlers to
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Andrea Miller
explore. The 2 year olds have been observing and learning about snow. They painted a snowman, made a snow and ice collage, and discovered what happens to snow when it is brought in the classroom. The 3 year olds have been learning about how to stay warm during the cold winter weather. They learned about the importance of wearing hats, gloves, boots, and snow pants. The 4 & 5’s have had so much fun talking about snowflakes and how they are different and special in their own way. Just like each of the
children are… unique and special in their own way. We are all hoping for a little break in the cold winter weather so we can go outside and play!
February 2014
FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE —
Margie Dougherty
The Polar Vortex made for quite the week. Other companies and schools can close but resident needs don’t stop just because it is cold and snowy. Ten inches of snow cannot close our doors. In a crisis like we had the week of January 6, it is wonderful to have staff who can get in to work. There are many people to thank: direct care givers (nurses and CNAs) who were able to provide for the needs of residents; maintenance crew who cleared parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks numerous times AND took the time to pick up staff who could come to work, if someone could pick them up in a truck; dietary staff who provided food – both to residents and employees; housekeepers who kept the wastebaskets empty and the place clean; laundry staff who kept clothes, bedding, towels clean; activities staff who gave residents something to do; and office staff who answered phones and kept the necessary office work on schedule. Thanks for all who went the extra mile to keep things running smoothly during a very difficult week!
SWISS VILLAGE 5K RUN/WALK & SENIOR 1 MILE WALK It is time to start thinking about lacing up your gym shoes and begin training for the Swiss Village 5K Lauf/Spaziergang (Run/Walk & Senior Walk) on Saturday, April 12, at 9:00 a.m. This is the first race of the Adams County 5k Run/Walk Challenge. We invite you to join us with your family, strollers are welcome. Please visit Swiss Village’s website at www.swissvillage.org for more details, registration materials, and course map. Pre-register, by March 31 and save $5 off the registration fee. The race will take place at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion. Registration materials may also be picked up at the Muselman Wellness Pavilion Front Desk or the Swiss Village Front Desk. All proceeds from the event will go toward Swiss Village’s Endowment Fund. For more information please contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260.589.4496.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF FEBRUARY
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Gwen Mitchel, Nicole Grandlinard, & Laura Neuenschwander Megan McDaniel Joyce Lavy Shanti Richardson, Jessica Sutton, & Cathy Phillips Courtney Martens Ted Rich Hali Feaster, Janice Thornton, & Margaret Dobler Alanna Hancock & Gail Lengerich Sandra Whittington, Rebecca Hudson, Jadriana Tarr, Jennifer Coonrod, & Megan Dunlap Cynthia Miller Sadonna Sturwold Donna Stout Jolene Biberstine Kristine Murphy & Derek Kirchhofer Sterling Wulliman Debra Martens & Ruth Green Linda Hodson, Tiffany Koehler, & Margaret Dougherty Susan Tonner & Sydney Nixon Emily Beachey Courtney Ringger & Andrew Lehman Brittany Potts
NEW EMPLOYEES Swiss Village welcomes several new employees this month. Corrine LaBianca and Alicia Inman -- are new CNAs in Healthcare.
Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick
February 2014
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CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Jennifer Lehman February is here and with it came red assistance. Every person deserves to and pink hearts everywhere, but most receive a high quality level of care. This Visit www.swissvillage.org and click on the Facebook Like importantly February brings a day Valentine’s Day you can show your button on our website. focused on showing love to others. love to Swiss Village residents by This Valentine’s Day you can help our supporting the Samaritan’s residents celebrate and feel loved by Endowment Fund. Your gift will help UPCOMING EVENTS “Sharing Some Heart” through giving our residents feel the love that is offered to the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund. to them through the care they receive. By giving to this fund you are showing Every gift is an act of love! Every gift Feb. Event our residents the love that is offered to makes a difference! Thank you for 8 Saturday Night at the Village-Hoosiers 7 pm them through your caring spirit. Your considering “Sharing Some Heart” gift to “Share Some Heart” will help to with the residents of Swiss Village. 21 Chocolate & Canvas 2 pm cover charitable care for our residents with limited resources, through no fault of their own, for generations to come. Over the past 10 years Name: ___________________________ Samaritan’s Endowment Fund Swiss Village has been Share Some Heart able to provide over Address: __________________________ $2.8 million in { } $500 { } $250 charitable care. Thank __________________________ { } $100 { } $75 you to everyone who has helped to make Phone: _______-_______-____________ { } $50 { } $25 this possible! But we need your help to E-Mail: __________________________ { } Other $___________ make sure that we are able to still offer our Your gift to share some heart will allow a resident to receive the residents this
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