September 2014 Village News

September 2014 • Issue 553

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION September 1, marks a transition point for Swiss Village. On that date Rod Mason will assume Swiss Village’s leadership role as the new executive director. He comes to this position with excellent experience and a commitment to serve the field of aging. Prior to Swiss Village, Mr. Mason served Menno Haven and

Rodney E. Mason, Executive Director

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Kent Liechty, Board President

Peter Becker retirement communities as chief executive officer. Both organizations are faith based not-for-profit corporations in Pennsylvania.

His leadership is credited with helping to develop and foster the expansive services and reputations of these communities.

The Board of Directors in collaboration with MHS conducted a national search. After months of exploring different candidate possibilities the Search Committee recommended Mr. Mason as the finalist for the position. In a

unanimous vote the Board extended an invitation to Mr. Mason to become the next executive director of Swiss Village.

Rod, along with his wife Laurie and daughter Olivia relocated to Berne in early August. They have expressed excitement about coming to Berne and getting to know the Swiss Village family. A meet and greet reception is being planned for September 3rd from 4-6 PM. You are invited to participate in this event and help welcome the Masons to Berne.

Board of Directors:

Executive Team:

Alma Ahmetovic Director of Healthcare Services

Kent Liechty, President Tom Muselman, Vice-President Linda Eicher, Secretary

Derick Bailey Director of Resident Services

Greg Meyer, Treasurer

Joe Burkhead Director of Information Services

Paul Zuercher, Immediate Past President

Margie Dougherty Director of Human Resources

New Residents

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Planned Giving Seminar

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Baby Day

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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

SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS Rod Mason Executive Director

Inside this issue:

Mark Settlemyre Sharon Sprunger Wulliman

Michelle McIntosh Director of Marketing

Nancy Subler

Roger Young Controller

Mary Fox Scott Bixler

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS

Willa K. was welcomed by Swiss Village Residents and Staff on August 2, 2014. Her hobbies are scrapbooking and planning social “get togethers” with Family and Friends. Her Mom and Dad lived at Swiss Village and her life long dream was to live Willa K. Sprunger here too. She is enjoying her freedom from home ownership. She is looking forward to the Social Berne, Indiana times with friends at Swiss Village.

Swiss Village Staff and Residents welcomed Esther Resler on August 15, 2014. Esther loves taking crossword puzzles and being around people. I am so happy to know I will have care if I need it and not be by myself.

Esther Resler

SEPTEMBER

1 Martha Sommer, Eula VanEmon, & 1 Marjorie Wulliman 2 Doris Cheeseman 5 Julia Amstutz 6 David Gorrell & John Price 7 Ruth Steury 8 Paul Augsburger & Jerry Parr 9 Robert Ellenberger 10 Betty Anderson 12 Minnie Mertz 13 Helen Habegger & Dorothy Lehman 14 Margo Graber 18 Daniel May

Berne, Indiana

19 Ethel Bishop 20 Clifton Habegger

IN MEMORY

22 Evelyn Beitler & Elizabeth Strietelmeier 23 George Patrick

Swiss Village experienced the loss of several residents who called Swiss Village home.

Condolences go out to the family and friends of Inez Turner who passed away August 9 at the age of 95. Inez came to Swiss Village in August 2014. Helen K. Augsburger was at the age of 89 when she passed away on August 11. July 2012 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Helen. On August 14 Mary Lou Birdsall passed away at the age of 85.

Mary Lou had been at Swiss Village since

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November 2005.

Our condolences are with Mary Lou’s friends and family.

Condolences go out to the family and friends of Keith Hofstetter who passed away August 15 at the age of 88.

Keith came to Swiss Village in November 2005. Mary Schaadt was at the age of 95 when she passed away on August 21. February 2012 was when she came to Swiss Village.

We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary. On August 22 Eunice Feaster passed away at the age of 93.

Eunice had been at Swiss Village since June 2010. Our condolences are with Eunice’s friends and family.

28 Curt Claassen

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES SEPTEMBER

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Donavon & LaDonna Gerig (66 Years) Howard & Phyllis Baumgartner (67 Years) Jerry & Norma Sprunger (54 Years) Brice & DeLora Fennig (64 Years) Jerry & Bonnie Flueckiger (54 Years) Don & Berneta Yager (61 Years)

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CONTRIBUTIONS Paul Von Guton.

Mary Schaadt Memorial: Richard Beitler.

Walking Path: Charles & Waneta Habegger. **All memorials and/or gifts given in honor of an individual(s) will go towards the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund unless otherwise designated.

KINDER HAUS CHICKEN BBQ Swiss Village’s Kinder Haus Day Care will be hosting a Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold by pre-sale only. The Dinner will include Romers ½ chicken, applesauce, potato chips, and dinner roll w/butter. Tickets can be purchased for $7.00 at the Swiss Village Front Desk, The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion or Kinder Haus Day Care through October 3, 2014. Dinners can be picked up at the Swiss Village circle drive entrance on October 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go directly to the Kinder Haus Day Care Endowment Fund. For more information please contact Michelle McIntosh or Heidi Schoeneman at 260-589-3173.

PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR What type of legacy will you leave? Do you have a plan for the future?

Join us to start answering these questions on September 11th at 6:30pm in the Swiss Village Auditorium for a Planned Giving Seminar. Ben Sprunger from Everence, Dave Baumgartner from Baumgartner Attorneys, and Jennifer Lehman from Swiss Village will be presenting on many different options. There will be a short program with time to answer questions you may have. It's never too soon to create a plan for the future!

HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS (Cont from page 5) Fred and Esther have been our transportation crew for several years. They have decided to retire. Staff and residents enjoyed a time of celebration and sharing at a retirement open house.

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then enjoyed the scenery of the ride, ending back in the auditorium for a picnic lunch together. Many thanks to all of our helpers for the event!

This month we also enjoyed concerts by both Paul White and Don Smithey, both of whom presented us with a variety of styles of music that brought back many memories.

September 2014

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. September 13, 2014 residents and guests will enjoy entertainment by Water In2 Wine. This music ministry started on the Indiana Wesleyan University Campus in 1996 with Aaron Ashlock and his younger brother Jonathan. They have ministered across the Midwest in many churches, coffee shops, county fairs, and festivals. 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, September 13, in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.

SWISS VILLAGE CELBRATES 37 YEARS OF BABY DAY Each year, Swiss Village looks forward to hosting a special event to celebrate children. Swiss Village’s Annual Baby Day will be held on Monday, October 13 in the Swiss Village Auditorium. All babies are invited to visit with residents between 2:00-4:00 p.m. A listing of all of the babies that have ever attended baby day will be available to look at. All babies will receive a special gift made by Swiss Village residents in appreciation of their participation. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Michelle McIntosh or Jamie Kittle at (260) 589-3173. We hope to see you there!

SENIOR CAMP ADVENTURE - ACTIVE AGING WEEK 2014 “BE A KID AGAIN” The Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion is busy making plans for the third annual Active Aging Week. This year’s week will be held September 21st - 27th. Active Aging Week promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a national scale by giving older adults the opportunity to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. All events and activities will take place at Swiss Village’s Arthur and Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion located on Swiss Village’s North campus at 1201 Emmental Drive, in Berne. All activities and events will be free for seniors ages 55 and older. The week brings many opportunities for seniors to socialize in a healthy environment with neighbors and friends. For more information about this year’s Active Aging Week, contact the Muselman Wellness Pavilion at 260.589.4496. Look for a complete schedule to be released soon.

SINGLES AND SEPARATES SUPPORT GROUP Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one or have a spouse who is living in long-term care, or suffering from dementia or another illness? The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite you to attend a support group with Chaplain Mike Wertenberger called Singles and Separates. Members of the support group will form friendships and bonds with others who are facing similar situations, and gain valuable resources to help rebuild their life. The support group will be held the first Wednesday of each month at the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion.

Our next meeting is scheduled on September 3rd at 2 p.m. Non Members and Members of the Wellness Pavilion are welcome to attend this free support group. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Director of the Wellness Pavilion.

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September 2014

RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —

Jamie Kittle

During August, we kicked off the month with a strawberry shortcake and ice cream social to use up our frozen strawberries from earlier in the season, which sure hit the spot! We went out and about a lot this month to various places, and often had perfect weather for our adventure. We enjoyed a nice day for a road trip to Upland, IN to Ivanhoes for lunch and ice cream. However, we didn't let rain stop us from a trip to Sechler's Pickle Factory for a tour and pickle tasting, followed by lunch at Bob's Restaurant in Berne, IN. We also made a couple trips on the golf cart to the clock tower for a picnic lunch. We went consignment store shopping at Closet Update in Portland and Morning Glorys in St. Marys and had lunch at the Tin Cupboard in Fort Recovery. We also enjoyed shopping locally at Troyers and Blue Creek Bakery. Another hit this month was Esther's homemade ice cream she made for Cooking with Esther Ray. Flavors included peach, blueberry, vanilla, and the most popular - butter pecan. We finished the month with a virtual tour of Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains!

HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell August 8 th was a perfectly gorgeous day to be outdoors – just what we were hoping for! That morning dozens of volunteers from Swiss Village and the community came together to take over 80 of our residents on a mile-long wheelchair ride through the “neighborhood.”

We released balloons into a clear blue sky, and Cont. on page 3

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BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —

Cole Rupp

We are beginning to enjoy our " fruits of our labor" as we all enjoyed corn on the cob from our garden! What a special treat! It brought back a lot of memories of planting our own garden and harvesting the vegetables and fruit and then canning and preserving for the winter. We have a new staff member! Monica Schwartz RN has joined our team and will be working some first and second shifts. We are excited to have her on board. Many residents loved the weather we have had and just enjoyed sitting outside, soaking up the sunshine! Perfect weather!

ALPENROSE —

Donna Stout

On August 8th, we went on a Summer Walk. Almost everyone from our area was able to go. The residents rode in wheelchairs. We had volunteers, family, and staff members pushing them. The walk was about 1.67 miles. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day. After our return to Alpenrose, we had a sack picnic lunch.

Upcoming events to help the “Save the Memories” team: September 5th – Pasta Bake Luncheon. RSVP by September 3rd. Sign-up at the Front Desk. The cost is $4 and will include: Food, Dessert, and Drink.

Don't forget to get your “Save the Memories” T-shirts for $10. There are 2 different designs and Cont. on page 7

September 2014

SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — Cognitive decline is one thing we all want to avoid if we can. Much research has been done on how to prevent this disease or slow the progression. The Mayo clinic reported in 2012 that older adults who engage in moderate physical activity such as walking, hiking, aerobics, strength training, yoga or swimming AND used their computers had significantly lower odds of developing cognitive impairment. Another Mayo clinic

Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm study in 2011 reported that aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming, or biking may cut the risk of dementia and slow the progression once it starts. Yet another study published in 2011 in the Journal of Neurology found that people with cognitive decline benefited from physical activity. In the study, walking was shown to increase brain activity. The researchers found that a regular walking program can improve

Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion will be hosting a billiards pool tournament for any senior 55+ on Friday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the Wellness Pavilion. Snacks will be

Kinder Haus —

Andrea Miller

provided. Members and NonMembers are welcome to attend this fun and relaxed event. Please sign up by noon, Thursday, September 11 at the Wellness Pavilion Front Desk or call 260.589.4496. This will

b e a sin g l es, do u bl eelimination tournament. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260.589.4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.

Heidi Schoeneman

Our school kids have all gone back to school. We will miss them. They helped water flowers all summer here at Swiss Village. They kept a chart and recorded temperature, weather and how many gallons they used each time they watered.

They used 859 gallons of water this summer! Wow! The infants have been enjoying walks outside. They love to see the traffic go by. The toddlers have had some new friends join them from the

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your brain's resistance to the progression of the disease and decrease memory loss over time.

Keep moving!

infant room. They have been enjoying playing outside in the sandbox and playground. The 2’s are learning about apples. They made apple prints, tasted apples and looked inside them. They really enjoyed singing songs and listening to the books about apples.

The 3’s are quickly changing as a new school year begins. They have been reading “The Little Mouse the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear!” The children

Kaine Buchan, Ruth Sommer’s great grandson is enjoying time on the playground.

Cont. on page 7

September 2014

FIND A CURE FOR ALZHEIMER’S — You can help find a cure for Alzheimer’s while having fun with friends, painting, and enjoying snacks. On September 6th from 10:00-11:30am Swiss Village will be hosting a Paint to Canvas event.

Ruth Green will be leading the painting entitled “Make a Wish”.

We hope that you will come Make

Jennifer Lehman

a Wish that we will find a cure for Alzheimer’s. The event will cost $30 and will include all of your painting supplies and snacks. You will get to keep the painting that you create.

There are only 30 spots available for this Paint to Canvas event so hurry to get your spot. Contact Donna

Stout to reserve your spot at 260589-3173. Payment is due at the time you sign-up and all proceeds will go the Swiss Village Alzheimer’s Walk Team “Save the Memories”.

Come join us for this great time painting with friends and helping to find a cure for Alzheimer’s!

Hopefully our wish will come true.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF

NEW EMPLOYEES Swiss Village welcomes several new employees this month.

Madison Graber, Stacey Gaskill, Hannah Gilliam, Meghan McMillen and Kayla Coblentz are all new CNAs in Healthcare. Christine Good and Monica Schwartz are new RNs in Healthcare. Whitney Landis is a new Teacher in Kinder Haus Daycare. Jonathon Myers is a new employee at the Muselman Wellness Pavilion.

3 Marcia Thompson 4 Shanda Morningstar 7

Linda Keller & Tonya Anderson

8 Linda Reed 9 Carrie Burry & Amy Hoffman 11 Adam Lehmann 13 Kathryn Tubbs & Terrie Sovine 15 Abbie Fisher & Jevalyn McCullough

KINDER HAUS (Cont from page 6)

16 Angela Hartman, Jeffery Gerber, &

love seeing how the mouse keeps the strawberry away from the bear and made up their own ending to the story as well. The 4 & 5’s have had a blast playing outside with water, and side walk chalk. They are learning about ice cream and how ice cream is made. Vanilla was the flavor of choice for the 4 & 5’s .

16 Sharon Craig 19 Mary Elliott 20 Danielle York, Sydney Tumbleson, & 20 Dale Sprunger 22 Jenna Welling & Beth Miller 24 Jacalyn Zimmerman

ALPENROSE (Cont from page 5)

25 Deborah Steiner 26 Maryann Rybolt, Terry Steury, &

many colors to pick from. Money is due when ordering shirts. You can place orders in Alpenrose, at the Front Desk, Wellness Center or the EP Office.

“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.”

26 Andrea Miller 28 Rita Hedrick 29 Norval Lehman & Tequila Wagner 30 Emily Farber

-William Cullen Bryant

Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick

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September 2014

Swiss Village, Inc.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Berne, IN 46711 Permit No 71

1350 W. Main St. Berne, IN 46711

SWISS VILLAGE WISH LIST — Jennifer Lehman Visit www.swissvillage.org and click on the Facebook Like button on our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. Event

Swiss Village

$25 - $75 each we know that $25 - $75 each giving a specific $50 $100 - $150 each gift can bring a lot of joy and $1,800 $250 happiness not $35 only to the $25 person receiving, $30 each but to the person $4,000 giving as well. $225 per tree

5 Section Lockers (2 needed) Wooden Highchairs (3 needed) Umbrella Strollers (2 needed) Playground Toys Bundle Craft Supply Bundle

$1,400 each $35 each $65 each $150 each $75 each $800 $290 each $150 each $20 each $50 - $100 $25 - $50

Pool TournamentWellness Pavilion 9 am Saturday Night at the Village- Kinder Haus 13 Water In2 Wine 7 pm 6 Seat Bye-Bye Buggy (2 needed) Angeles Cots (40 needed) 21-27 Active Aging Week Cot Carriers (4 needed) Oct. Trikes & Wagons (8 needed) Kinder Haus Ride on Toys (6 needed) 10 Chicken BBQ 4-6 pm Large Playhouse for Playground 12

Be sure to check the Swiss Village Website at www.swissvillage.org for the complete listing of this months Residential and Healthcare Activities.

At Swiss Village

Craft Supply Bundle Games & Puzzles Bundle Croquet Set DVD TV Series Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Blender Hand Mixer Weights (10 sets needed) Nu-Step Trees

Muselman Wellness Pavilion 16 Aerobic Bars Olympic Bar & Curl Bar Water Volleyball Set

$905 $380 $205

That is why we have created the Swiss Village Wish List. All of the items are items residents, children, community members, and employees have said would bring added meaning and joy.

Only donations of money are accepted. Donations of tangible items must be approved beforehand. Make checks payable to Swiss Village with the organization and item in the memo line. For questions please contact Jen Lehman at 589-3173.