June 2013 • Issue 539
MILEPOST 45
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Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director May 27th marked another milepost for Swiss Village. It has been 45 years since the first residents moved into the brand new facilities just completed on the west end of Berne. The threshold crossed on that date expanded the options to engage life with active purposefulness. Since that date the opportunities to participate in a range of significant activities has continued to develop and grow. The choices span the interest spectrum from being a participant in the
Kinder Haus intergenerational events to the w elln ess initiatives. Inside this issue:
The Anniversary Theme: “Providing Compassion, Promoting Wellness, Achieving Excellence” captures Swiss Village’s passion to provide a diverse experience that reaches beyond the expected. Residents’ needs vary and so do the program and service possibilities. Complementing these possibilities is a continuous effort to enhance the experience. The result is that Swiss Cont. on page 3
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
Providing Compassion. Promoting Wellness. Achieving Excellence.
New Residents
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Saturday Night at the Village - Jim Barron
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Nursing Home Week Activity Photos
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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 Corrine Lehman is a new resident to Swiss Village since April 30. She has been a Berne resident and is a member of the Cross Community Church. Jacqueline Delauter is a new resident to Swiss Village since May 2. She has been a Portland resident and is a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Timothy Bebout is a new resident to Swiss Village since May 11. He has been a Decatur resident. Imogene Lindsey is a new resident to Swiss Village since May 15. She has been a Geneva resident and is a member of the Geneva Methodist Church.
RESIDENTIAL On April 22, 2013 Swiss Village Residents and Staff welcomed Karen Emberlin. Karen enjoys writing for a blog called A Widows Might, part of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She also continues to maintain a few websites, and likes to spend time on the internet. "I am so happy to be able to reconnect with friends and family," said Karen. Karen Emberlin "My apartment view is so beautiful, and I am very much Orlando, Florida at piece living here at Swiss Village." Swiss Village Residents and Staff welcomed Artise Habegger on April 27, 2013. Artise enjoys working on cross word puzzles, and likes to spend a lot of her time reading. Artise retired from Aeroquip Corp in Van Wert, Ohio where she worked in the office. She attends West Artise Habegger Missionary Church in Berne. "I enjoy it here," said Artise. "Everyone is very friendly." Berne, Indiana
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES JUNE
Virginia Mattax
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Duran & JoAnn Balyeat (46 Years)
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Millard & Janean Moser (57 Years)
Berne, Indiana
12 Jonathan & Anna Lou Amstutz (59 Years) 21 David & Judy Gorrell (49 Years) 22 Robert & Peggy Liechty (56 Years) 25 Alfred & Eunice Feaster (72 Years) 30 Robert & Barbara Ellenberger (41 Years)
If you plan to eat with your family member at Swiss Village on Father’s Day, please call in your reservation by June 12.
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Alice Ehrman Decatur, Indiana
Virginia Mattax was welcomed by Swiss Village Staff and Residents on May 1, 2013. Virginia likes to sew, crochet, and do puzzles. Virginia is the proud grandmother of 13, and great grandmother to 22. Virginia said she enjoys the meals at Swiss Village. "Everyone here is so friendly, and I know a lot of people who live here," said Virginia. "I am very happy here." Swiss Village Residents and Staff welcomed Alice Ehrman on May 2, 2013. Alice enjoys working on puzzles and reading. Prior to retirement, Alice worked for CTS for approximately 30 years. She is a member of Pleasant Dale Church. "Everyone is just so friendly here at Swiss Village," said Alice. "I love my apartment view of the pond. It just seems like I am living at the right place, I feel so at home."
NEW EMPLOYEES Swiss Village welcomes several new staff members this month. Megan Slater and Janelle-Jocelyn Garringer are new CNAs in Healthcare. Shirley Blalock and Kirstyn Burniston-Rogers are new employees at the Muselman Wellness Center.
June 2013
CONTRIBUTIONS
IN MEMORY
Howard Flueckiger. Maxine Lehman Memorial: J.K. Bixler. Irena Sprunger Memorial: Doris Cheeseman. Dora Tarkington Memorial: Doris Cheeseman. Donald Moore Memorial: Sally Moore. Becky Burgess Tarkington Memorial: Mark & Cyndy Mauchers. Robert Litwiller Memorial: Bernita Lehman. Loren Sprunger Memorials: West Missionary Church, Sara Colter, Senior Stewards S.S. Class, Loren & Grace Moser, Harold & Ina Elaine Dick, Ronald & Joan Dick, Kent & Teri Liechty, Roger & Arlene Dick, Robert & Carol Dick, Gary & Beth Hart, J.D. & Jennifer Collins. Berniece Lehmann Memorials: Helen Habegger, Charles & Marilyn Spurgeon, Garry & Elaine Mikesell, Barbara Lehman, Marietta Martin, Judith Solomon, Donald & Gladys Flowers, Sherrill Teel, Rita James, Ralph & Norma Brandenburg, Shelby Nussbaum, Kathryn Nussbaum, Juanita Arnold, Ken & Sandy Reinhard. Anna Gilliom Memorial: Kenneth & Amy Troutman. Estella Nussbaum Memorials: Roger & Jenny Neuenschwander, James & Roberta Lehman, Milo Nussbaum, Loren & Grace Moser, Patricia Hoblet, Richard Beitler, Life SS Class, Lloyd & Carol Neuenschwander, Jay Creek Farms. 45 Years… 45 Dollars: Orlando Sprunger, Clifton & Betty Habegger, John Rigby, Patricia Sprunger, Bruce Sprunger, Jerry & Bonnie Flueckiger, Mabel Lehman, Doris Cheeseman, Maurice Miller, Gaylord Conrad, Betty Sprunger, Donald & Gladys Flowers, Merlin K. & Alice Sprunger, Imogene Moser, Vaughn & Arlene Sprunger.
Swiss Village experienced the loss of several residents who called Swiss Village home. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Berniece Lehmann who passed away May 1 at the age of 96. Berniece came to Swiss Village in October 1990. Estella Nussbaum was at the age of 86 when she passed away on May 1. February 2010 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Estella. On May 2 Irena Sprunger passed away at the age of 94. Irena had been at Swiss Village since November 1987. Our condolences are with Irena’s friends and family. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Marjorie Ulman who passed away May 4 at the age of 87. Marjorie came to Swiss Village in September 2012. On May 11 Treva Lehman passed away at the age of 94. Treva had been at Swiss Village since March 2013. Our condolences are with Treva’s friends and family. Mary Beer was at the age of 93 when she passed away on May 15. April 2009 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary. Marie Rupp was at the age of 95 when she passed away on May 21. April 2013 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Marie.
**All memorials and/or gifts given in honor of an individual(s) will go towards the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund unless otherwise designated.
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MILEPOST…(Cont. from Page 1) Village is recognized by CMS as a Five Star provider and by US News & World Report as a Best Buy organization. That independent recognition multiplies the reasons to celebrate Swiss Village’s 45th Anniversary! Swiss Village is committed to making the future as noteworthy as the past. With your support and prayers that can happen. Please join us as we journey into the future, reaching toward new mileposts!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS JUNE
1 2 5 7 8 9 11 12 12 15 18
Miriam Sprunger Martha Zeigler Lucy Price Corene Steury Howard Baumgartner Peggy Cooper June Meyer Marian Habegger Jean Wilson Lorraine McKean Harry Reiners
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Jonathan Amstutz Edward Marbach Pauline Dubach Anna Jane Fennig Kenneth Wanner Mary Lou Campbell Jerome Flueckiger Phyllis Baumgartner Imogene Cotner Paul VonGunten
June 2013
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. Saturday, June 8, Comedian, Magician, and Illusionist Jim Barron will entertain guests. Barron is a professional entertainer both as a magician/comedian and morning radio personality for WBCL Radio
THERAPY —
Network. With over 35 years of experience, Barron specializes in making events unforgettable, outstanding and fun. 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. See you at Saturday Night at the Village, June 8, in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.
Tara Farlow
General signs of swallowing disorders may include: Coughing during or right after eating or drinking, wet or gurgly sounding voice during or after eating or drinking, extra effort or time needed to chew or swallow, food or liquid leaking from the mouth or getting stuck in the mouth,
recurring pneumonia or chest congestion after eating, weight loss or dehydration from not being able to eat enough. Speechlanguage pathologist specialize in swallowing disorders and can evaluate individuals who are experiencing problems eating and drinking. During treatment,
a speech-language pathologists may recommend: swallowing exercises to improve muscle movement, strategies to help swallow more effectively, food and liquid textures that are easier and safer to swallow.
Swiss Village celebrates Nursing Home Week with many activities. The above pictures are from the walk with volunteers and residents. As the volunteers began to push the wheelchairs the residents launched their balloons. All who participated enjoyed the trip and beautiful weather.
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June 2013
HEALTHCARE ACTIVITIES —
Karen Rowell
Each year we pack all kinds of fabulous activities into National Nursing Home Week, and this year was no exception. We began with our Ladies’ Tea on the Saturday morning before Mothers’ Day. Our residents and their guests enjoyed sweet refreshments and great singing by the Lairson family. On Monday, talented gospel pianist Russell Strome presented an afternoon of music that we loved to hear and sing along with. Tuesday morning, the children from Kinder Haus joined us outdoors when Bill and Sally Reynolds came to visit with a menagerie of furry and feathered friends. The Kohne family also brought two of their vintage farm tractors for our resident to see. Then, in the afternoon, Judy Dye came to present a show of some beautiful quilts and bags that she has made. “Soaring Hawks,” a bird rescue organization, visited on Wednesday afternoon. We learned a lot of interesting information about hawks and owls, and were awed at getting a closeup look at some magnificent birds. Thursday we were busy all day! At noon we had our very well attended (and delicious) staff and resident luncheon in the auditorium. Tom Walsh came in the afternoon to demonstrate making pottery on his wheel. And, in the evening we had a lively program by the students of the Razz ‘M Jazz Dance studio. Finally, on Friday we wrapped up the week with a “Friendship Walk,” taking about 50 of our residents for a wheelchair ride in the lovely spring weather with the help of many volunteers. An afternoon party capped it all off. The Activity Staff wishes to thank everyone who help to create this memorable week!
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BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES —
Cole Rupp
We are so thankful for Rosetta Ringger and the 12 years! She has so faithfully served the residents of Swiss Village! It is with humble hearts and gratitude we wish Rosetta a wonderful retirement! Acts 20:24 ESV But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Luke 1:15 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home! These two verses remind me a lot of Rosetta! Always very giving always understanding and always putting Christ above all others! We are thankful for the time she has graciously given Swiss Village! Thank you Rosetta from the bottom of out hearts! In Rosetta's place we have welcomed Shanti Richardson. We also welcome Elaine Boze who will also work as needed!
RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES —
Jamie Kittle
For two Monday's in May, Swiss Village residents participated in the Northeast Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (I.A.H.S.A.) Annual Pool Tournament. Swiss Village was represented in the tournament by 5 men and 1 woman who competed against players from Town House in Fort Wayne, Heritage Pointe in Warren, and Timbercrest in North Manchester. In all, a total of 48 senior pool players participated in the tournament and had a lot of fun meeting again and competing together during the annual event. The winner of the men's division was Ralph Taylor of Warren, while Swiss Village's Mary Bauman was the women's division winner. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this fun event!
January 2013
SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — May is always a busy time in the South Campus Wellness Center. We held our annual Wellness Fair. Over 100 residents and staff visited with vendors, receiving information about all aspects of wellness. Throughout our program, we try to promote intellectual, vocational, spiritual, physical, psychological, environmental and social wellness. We offered residents from Swiss
Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm Village and senior class participants from the Wellness Pavilion a fitness assessment. We assessed gait, flexibility, balance, and muscular strength and endurance. It is amazing every year, how much participants have improved and have maintained their improvements since they began the program. If you missed your chance for an assessment and would still like to be assessed,
Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — Andrea Miller The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite any senior 55+ to enjoy a golf cart tour, and ice cream shoppe stop. Join us as we sip lemonade while touring the Swiss Village campus on the golf cart. The tour will include a stop at Swiss Village’s newly renovated independent living apartments and the Café Suisse for ice cream. Golf Cart Tours will take place the week of June 3 – June 7. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday tours will take place at 2:00 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday tours will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pick up will be at the Wellness Pavilion. Please contact the pavilion to schedule your golf cart tour. Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend this event. For more information contact Sarah Conrad, Wellness Pavilion Director at 260.589.4496 or visit www.swissvillage.org.
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Kinder Haus —
please give us a call at extension 4467.
Heidi Schoeneman
It is hard to believe that Kinder Haus will be 12 years old in June. We have had lots of little feet going pitter patter through our doors over the years. We have seen numerous children start as infants and have watched them grow and develop into curious kindergarteners. The very first infant we had is now in middle school and several of the children that we had are now in high school. There are currently 3 staff members at Kinder Haus who have been here since opening day of June 2001. Where has the time gone? These children we have had over the years will be the future leaders of our community someday. The sky is the limit on what these children can accomplish over their lifetime! We are so blessed to have been “home” for so many special children over the years. The children at Kinder Haus have certainly impacted lots of lives at Swiss Village and the residents have certainly impacted lots of their lives as well. As the African proverb states, “It takes a Village to raise a child!”
June 2013
45th Celebration —
Michelle McIntosh
Swiss Village Retirement Community celebrated 45 years of service on May 18 & 19th. As a gift to the community, Swiss Village invited the public to attend a free concert given by the Bernished Brass, Ryan Hirschy, and Brad Byerly, at the South Adams High School Burkhalter Auditorium. Members of the community, residents, and family members were also invited to an ice-cream social and open house. Guests enjoyed special music in the main lounge by Carolyn Fletcher, and ice-cream sundaes were served with lots of toppings. Guided tours were provided through Westenfeld, Swiss Village’s short-term rehabilitation wing and Zurich Haus featuring the newly remodeled independent living apartments. Guests had the opportunity to sign up for one of two prizes, a 45 day free membership to the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion and (4) 5 Dollar Footlong Sandwiches from Subway. Congratulations to the winners, Jason Stutzman of Berne, and Dorothy Archbold of Ossian. As a community we are excited to celebrate the past 45 years of Providing Compassion, Promoting Wellness, and Achieving Excellence.
FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE — Margie Dougherty
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF
JUNE We are happy to recognize all of our employees graduating from high school or college. We want to recognize these achievements and 1 Kara A. Lehman 13 Jeremiah T. Heckard congratulate all on these major life accomplishments. The following 1 Kristy J. Urick 14 Amanda J. Marbach will be graduating from area high schools and universities: 1 Kasey L. Wagner 15 Lori M. Schindler Healthcare: 2 Gloria J. Sprunger 17 Alyssa N Kruchkow ABeka Academy (home school): Kristen Lehmann 3 Dawnette S. Carr 17 Ashley D. Cole Adams Central High School: Heather Brite, YuLeeza McCullough Bellmont High School: Aaron Macklin, McKenna Murphy 4 Jeanne L. Leyse 19 Kandice A. Noonan South AdamsHighSchool: AbbieFisher, DanaHines, SamanthaSchwartz 5 Jean S. Reynolds 20 Jeanette S. Johnson Dietary: 5 Stephanie A. Baker 23 Mary H. Burry University of Saint Francis: Sherri All - Bachelor Degree in Nursing 7 Kurtis M Biberstein 25 Daniele N. Miller Adams Central High School: Sarah Biberstine, Allison Cook, Laura 7 Carlos G Lagos 26 Wendelin K. Ortiz Cook, Brandi Girod South Adams High School: Alanna Hancock, Corey Seffernick, 8 Michelle R Miracle 29 Brenda S. Garber Haley Vorhees 10 Samuel D. Heckard 29 Shelby M Anderson Ball State University: Taylor Miller – Bachelor Degree in Business 11 Gregory L. Schmidt 30 Cory W. Sank Administration: Human Resources 12 Allison M Sprunger Landyn Waugh: Bachelor Degree in Finance Huntington University: Aaron Lehman - Bachelor Degree in Nursing IPFW: Nick Kohne – Bachelor Degree in Health Services Administration Rudae’s Beauty College: Becca Grandlinard Muselman Wellness Pavilion: Bellmont High School: Travis Landrum Residential Activities: IPFW: Erin Green – Bachelor Degree in Interior Design & Architecture Congratulations to all! Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick
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January 2013
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UPCOMING EVENTS Jun. Event Golf Cart Tours-2 pm 3-7 Leaving from the Pavilion Saturday Night at the 8 Village-Jim Barron 7 pm
Be sure to check the Swiss Village Website at www.swissvillage.org for the complete listing of this months Residential and Healthcare Activities.
CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Jennifer Lehman For those of us who have parents or grandparents who are aging, we want to see them able to live life to the fullest. We want them to enjoy all the aspects of the community, still participate in activities they love, and receive the care they need. Here at Swiss Village we are able to help our residents do just that through generous donations of time, energy, skills, services, and money. Some of our donations come through volunteers giving of their time, energy, skills, and services multiple times a week, once a month, or even once a year. Through these acts of kindness we are able to offer activities and services outside of what is regularly provided by our staff. This allows a space and time for residents to socialize, laugh, enjoy friends,
family, and neighbors, and they get to live the life they want. Through generous donations of money we are able to help care for 55 residents who are unable, through no fault of their own, to cover needed care. These donations come from memorials, charitable gift annuities, bequests, cash, and many other forms. Giving of money allows our residents access to the quality care they need. We want to encourage you to think of how you can give to our many residents at Swiss Village, and what a gift from you truly means. Some may say that several of these are just small acts but for us they are all big when they’re changing someone’s life.