April 2014 • Issue 548
THANKS VOLUNTEERS! — Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director “The greatness of a man can nearly always be measured by his willingness to be kind.” G. Young Kindness is at the center of all worthy volunteer work. It is no different here at Swiss Village. There are 100s of persons who routinely take time out of their
Paul Nussbaum fills bird feeders.
busy schedule to help someone else. Through their unselfishness they help to spread around kindness and brighten the day of the persons they serve. Every April, this country celebrates the contribution that volunteers make to our society. We at Swiss Village join that celebration and express our gratitude to all of those who volunteer. You do make a difference. It may seem that your task is minor and of little consequence. Please be assured that what you do is important and does add to the quality of life’s experience for those
who receive your kindness. The opportunities to do volunteer service at Swiss Village are numerous. Greeters at the front receptionist desk, mail sorters, serving on boards and committees, delivering packages, bingo callers, wheel chair pushers, and reading to the children in Kinder Haus are some of the popular ways that people volunteer at Swiss Village. If you are not a volunteer, please consider becoming involved. And, if you cannot volunteer at Swiss Village, then consider serving your church or community in Cont. on Page 7
SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS Executive Team: Daryl L. Martin Executive Director Alma Ahmetovic 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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Free Breakfast for Seniors
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Alpenrose Activities
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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
COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Swiss Village Staff and Residents welcomed Don and LaDonna Gerig on February 20, 2014. Together Don and LaDonna enjoy watching IU Basketball, spending time with their great grandchildren, reading, and music. Don & LaDonna Gerig Don and LaDonna have been married for 65 years. Don is a former band director, and Berne, Indiana taught for several years at Adams Central, South Adams, and Northrop. "The food in the dining room is great," said the Gerigs. "We also like the fellowship with friends here at Swiss Village, and we look forward to participating in the Wellness Classes."
Swiss Village will host the Community Good Friday Service at 1:30 p.m., Friday, April 18 in the Auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Pastor Darren Kloepper, from First Mennonite Church will be providing the sermon. The service will also be broadcast live on WZBD 92.7 FM. For more information contact, Swiss Village Chaplain Mike Wertenberger at 260.589.3173.
SWISS VILLAGE 5K RUN/WALK & SENIOR 1 MILE WALK HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS Come run or walk with us 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. 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. Make this a Saturday morning family event! Feel free to join other families who have made their own shirts in honor or memory of a loved one who currently resides at Swiss Village or who once called Swiss Village their home.
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Devona Amstutz & Edna Gillespie Millard Schwartz Anna Haecker & Eva Pannabecker Eva Houser Esther Laux Helen Augsburger & Helen Buckingham Keith Class Rose Matthew & Betta Murdick Loretta Brooks & Alice Ehrman Reba Eckrote, Laverne Gilliom, John Kirchhofer, & Howard Luginbill Jaculin Torkelson Phyllis Everett Gerald Gerig & Omar Reusser Jerry Flueckiger Edith Augsburger Kedwin Graber & Alice Steiner
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES APRIL 6
William & Agnes Habegger (73 Years)
8 Roger & Nancy Roth (19 Years) 12 George & Rose Buhler (67 Years) 22 Clifton & Betty Habegger (69 Years)
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CONTRIBUTIONS Paul Von Gunten, Brooks & Anita Marble, Clifton & Betty Habegger, Helen Mazelin, Stuart Lehman. Gertrude Monroe Memorials: Jeanette Baumgartner, Charles & Marilyn Spurgeon. Robert Nussbaum Memorial: Charles & Marilyn Spurgeon. Harry Reiners Memorial: Irv Koehler. Lieu Maxwell Memorials: J & Patricia Wood, Robert & Patricia McCabe, Dave & Sally Carlson, Dolores Pullin & Family, Barbara Brandt, Mr. & Mrs. Tony Brandt, Harry & Ruth Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Vicky Shaffer, Joseph & Linda Hedrick, Calvin & Esther Whitaker. In Honor of Bob & Miriam Liechty’s Wedding Anniversary for the Walking Path: Edward & Mary Liechty. Eileen Stauffer Memorial: Jay County High School. Mary (Betty) Schwartz Memorials: Zermatt Residents, Richard Beitler, Charles & Marilyn Spurgeon, Verna Sprunger, Ernie & Janice Steiner, Floyd & Renee Liechty, Barbara Sprunger, Robert & Betty Reinhard, Doyle & Rheta Igney, Donald & Melody Steiner, William & Eileen Daughterty, Veryl & Betty Lyons, Jerry & Bonnie Flueckiger, Eleanor Herlands, Bill & Linda Schwartz. Walking Path: Phyllis Habegger, Sandra Striker. **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 (Betty) Schwartz who passed away March 1 at the age of 91. Betty came to Swiss Village in August 2008. Gertrude Monroe was at the age of 92 when she passed away on March 10. October 2003 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Gertrude. On March 11 Robert Nussbaum passed away at the age of 87. Robert had been at Swiss Village since October 2013. Our condolences are with Robert’s friends and family. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Ina Nelson who passed away March 13 at the age of 79. Ina came to Swiss Village in February 2014. Lieu Maxwell was at the age of 83 when she passed away on March 16. August 2011 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Lieu.
ANNUAL FREE BREAKFAST FOR SENIORS AT SWISS VILLAGE —
Michelle McIntosh
In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will be cosponsoring their 24th annual Senior Breakfast on Friday, May 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Last year, over 300 area seniors attended the free
8:30 a.m., including free blood pressure checks, free lipid profile checks, comprehensive metabolic profiles $25, thyroid panel $20, and hemogram $15. Parking will be available at the main circle drive entrance or in the north parking lot by the Social Corner. For more information, please contact Michelle McIntosh.
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breakfast at Swiss Village, located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. The hardy breakfast will consist of scrambled eggs, biscuits, pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. All seniors are welcome, so please plan to join us and enjoy a time of good food and fellowship. Plus, sign up for door prize drawings and take advantage of health screenings that will be provided from 6:30 a.m. –
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Saturday Night at The Village Swiss Village presents Saturday Night at the Village. Fun free entertainment is provided the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. April 12, 2014 residents and guests will enjoy entertainment by His Way II. His Way II inspires audiences to reach deep within their souls and offers praise to our Lord through song. Audiences are uplifted and their spirits are renewed by the music ministry of His Way II. Whether performing a time-tested classic or a news song bound to become a family favorite, His Way II treasures the past and embraced the future, secure in their belief in a personal God for all of us. 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, April 12 in Swiss Village's Auditorium.
SWISS VILLAGE HOSTS SPRING CRAFT BAZAAR AND BOOK FAIR —
Michelle McIntosh
The staff and residents of Swiss Village Retirement Community have been busy preparing for a Spring Craft Bazaar. The public is invited to attend this event on Friday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A variety of handcrafted items will be sold by Swiss Village Residents and local craft vendors in the Auditorium. Items include: baskets, Easter craft and wood items, greeting cards, dish scrubbies, crochet and knitted items, baby items, books, dolls, spring lawn yard art, solar lights, and more. For a nominal fee, a light lunch will be served in the Café Suisse. Along with the Spring Bazaar, Swiss Village will host a Book Fair by Books Are Fun, Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Books Are Fun's product selection includes Easter items, New York Times bestsellers, children's storybooks, classics and educational books, stationery, gift items, and general interest books such as cooking, sports, gardening, reference, and multicultural titles. Books Are Fun partners with more than 400 leading publishers and vendors to bring you the newest, most relevant product assortments available in the industry. Purchases made at the Fair will allow Books Are Fun to donate books to the Kinder Haus Day Care Library. Ample parking will be available in the circle drive at the main entrance. Swiss Village is located at 1350 West Main Street in Berne. If you have any questions about the Spring Bazaar or Book Fair, contact Michelle McIntosh at (260) 589-3173.
ALPENROSE —
Donna Stout
Spring is officially here by the calendar, but there were some snowflakes falling as I write this. The snow has been nice to look at, but we are ready to get outside and enjoy bus and golf cart rides. As the weather will be changing and the birds looking for food to eat, we are starting to work on some different kind of feeders for the birds. Hopefully soon we should be able to hang them outside for the birds to enjoy. We enjoyed our luncheon with the Kinder Haus children at the beginning of the month. We enjoyed hamburgers from McDonald’s and French Fries, fruit and jell-o squares from the kitchen.
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HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell We are all anxiously awaiting – so far to no avail – the warmer weather, green grass and flowers of spring! In the meantime we spent much of the month of March focusing on music and munchies. Carolyn Fletcher, Don Smithey, and Chester Longenberger all shared their wonderful and diverse musical talents with us, and our residents enjoyed a “tape delayed” performance of Saturday Night at the Village by the Jubilees. For St. Patrick’s Day we shared trivia and treats. We also learned all about (and sampled) Oreos and M&M’s, and held a cookie auction along with several yummy “Cooking Corners.” Our special luncheon capped off the month with Philly Steak Sandwiches!
RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —
Jamie Kittle
We are certainly happy that during the past month our view has turned from white snow to green grass, just in time for Saint Patrick's Day! Mike Whitlock, an entertainer from Fort Wayne, was a familiar face to a few of our residents, and got everyone singing Irish songs at our Saint Patrick's Day Party. Resident Don Gerig and Mike also performed a special impromptu duet. The two previously sang together in a presentation of "The Messiah" in Fort Wayne! During Cooking with Esther Ray, we learned how to make broccoli balls. We also enjoyed going to The Galley in Decatur for some of their well-known fish! We are ready for signs of spring, which was quite evident from a full house at the spring door arrangement class and Easter craft classes! Also, with March Madness underway, brackets have been filled out by residents and staff, everyone has been anxiously awaiting the results of who is the top scorers for our own Swiss Village tournament. Best of luck to all participants!
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BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —
Cole Rupp
Last week, I asked one of our resident's Mr. Richard Beitler what he thought about the approaching Springtime. He wrote a little response and this is what he said. "After an unusually harsh winter with record amounts of snow which lasted so long it seems, now we see signs of spring around us. The very thick ice is melting off lakes, ponds, and rivers and wildlife is returning. Yesterday, I saw several mallard ducks on the pond outside my window here at Swiss Village and a couple Canadian geese. Now I will watch for a blue heron as it comes looking to catch a tasty little fish. For many people, this has been an unusually harsh winter and we are ALL thankful for the signs of Spring! With springtime we think of newness and the season of Lent, Holy week, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter! How blessed we are to experience again these times pointing us again to the new life in Christ and a look of hope to life with our Savior in endless ages to come!" So enjoy and continue to watch for the new signs of spring in our community and "little place in the world!" Our residents' have been making some little reminders of the newness of spring!
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SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — We have recently performed assessments on a number of newer residents. These residents have since started classes or started using machines here on South Campus. If you are a newer resident and we have not been able to connect with you yet, please give us a call at 589-4467. Feel free to leave a message. We will contact you and set up an assessment
Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm appointment. During this session, we will talk to you about your medical history, hobbies and interests, and personal history. We will also assess your flexibility, strength, and endurance. We will then make a recommendation for an exercise program for you. In April, we will have an education session about Earth Day that all residents and employees are invited
Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will be hosting a Euchre tournament for any senior 55+ on Friday, April 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellness Pavilion. Snacks will be provided. Members and
Kinder Haus —
Andrea Miller
Non-Members are welcome to attend this event. Sign up at the Pavilion by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. There is no need to find a partner for this event as it will be a roundrobin tournament with a
different partner for each round. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260.589.4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.
Heidi Schoeneman
The infant room has so many mobile children. They explore every inch of the room. They have painted with Shamrocks and clapped their hands and watched it snow! Buggy rides and big room playing rank at the top! The toddlers have been enjoying “indoor” activities for so long due to the snow. They are wishing for warmer and sunnier weather so they can go outside. They celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by making leprechaun masks and learning about the color green. The toddlers have also had fun during our activities with
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to attend. Please look on your activity boards for more information about this!
the residents where our little ones love to show off! The 2 year olds have also been learning about St. Patrick’s day. The children have enjoyed making rainbows, a pot of gold and eating green pudding the past couple of weeks. The 3 year olds have had fun making pinecone birdfeeders for the birds. They spread peanut butter on the pinecones and then rolled them in birdseed. The pinecones were hung out on the tree in the pl aygr ou n d. S qu eal s of excitement could be heard as the children saw squirrels hanging upside down from the branches
eating all the bird seed! The 4 & 5’s have had fun learning a b o u t community helpers and what they do for us and our community. They have also had fun talking about Dr. Seuss and reading all his different books like “Cat in the Hat” and Fox in Socks. Their favorite was “Hop on Pop!”
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FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE — Margie Dougherty
THANKS‌ (Cont. from page 1)
Each year we recognize those employees who are celebrating a significant anniversary in the current calendar year. We have many dedicated employees who have been with Swiss Village for many years. It is a pleasure to recognize individuals who have or will be celebrating important anniversaries in 2014.
some voluntary role. Volunteers are needed everywhere. Remember, volunteering is not all giving. You receive much back, not least of which is the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped someone else. Get involved today and give some kindness away!
40 Years Sharon Allspaw
Joye Thompson Sterling Wulliman
30 Years Cindy Bessesen
5 Years Stephanie Baker Bethany Busche Kathy Christner Margie Dobler Eric Emerson Mia Engle Matthew Fox Traci Hilfiker Glenna Kelsey Katie Lairson Norval Lehman Courtney Martens Jevalyn McCullough Daniele Miller Hannah Moore Jenny Muhlenkamp Kandice Noonan Marie Nussbaum Karen Poling Ted Rich Karen Robinson Lynsey Schwartz Jessica Sutton Sue Tonner Kristy Urick Amy Ward Wendy Weaver Amy West Christine Zimmerman
20 Years Jolene Biberstine Bonnie Blythe Ellie Stauffer Sue Teeple Amanda Zerby 15 Years Alma Ahmetovic Brandi Berkshire Shirley Green Kendra Hamrick Julie Hurt Rachel Miller Jean Reynolds Heidi Schoeneman Amber Smith Lora Sprunger 10 Years Nancy Bedwell Evelyn Brewster Ben Lehman Tiffany Moser Kris Murphy Samantha Scherrer Tammy Seffernick Donna Stout Michelle Taylor
Happy Easter HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF APRIL
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Scot Shaffer
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Karen Poling
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Annie Tankersley & Kaitlyn Brokaw
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Alicia Degler
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Erin Zimmerman
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Shannon Barger
10 Jessica Sharp 11 Tanner Engle 15 Michelle McIntosh & Susan Rogers 16 Kayla Cline 17 Pamela Molthan & Mike Wertenberger 18 Kirstyn Burniston-Rogers 19 Heidi Geisel, Tiffany Moser, & 19 Paul Abnet 22 Ellen Stauffer 26 Nakoah Puterbaugh 27 Lynsey Schwartz, Martha RB Hilty, & 27 Marcia Bauman 28 Aaron Lehman, Kate Lairson, 28 Jessica Fox, & Geraldine Morrical
Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick
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UPCOMING EVENTS Apr. Event
CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Jennifer Lehman
I've greatly enjoyed the last Spring Bazaar 9 am-4 pm & Book Fair 9 am-4:30 pm couple of weeks getting to take Swiss Village 5k Run/Walk pictures of our volunteers. I've 12 & 1 mile Senior Walk 9 am seen many smiles and heard much laughter. It's wonderful Saturday Night at the to see the joy that our 12 Village-His Way II 7 pm residents, children, and volunteers all have while 18 Good Friday Services 1:30 interacting with each other. Each volunteer is truly a Euchre Tournament 55+ 25 blessing. 2 pm I am very thankful for all the May time and energy our volunteers give to Swiss Village. April 6-12 Senior Breakfast 7-9 am 2 w/blood tests 6:30-8:30 am is National Volunteer Week and is a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary Be sure to check the Swiss Village things through service to Website at www.swissvillage.org others. We have 103 volunteers for the complete listing of this who add so much to our months Residential and Healthcare community here at Swiss Activities. Village. Each volunteer allows us to better live out our mission through offering many extras to our residents, 11
children, and community members. In 2013 our volunteers gave over 4,500 hours of their time. It's amazing to think what all was accomplished in those hours, all of the laughter, smiles, and caring that occurred. Thank you to each of our volunteers! Because of you our lives are richer and our organization stronger!