Inside This Issue: - Lutheran SeniorLife

Inside This Issue:
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Construction Activity Schedule, Pages 2-5
Disruptions & Safety Reminders
Dedication Ceremony
Moving Day/Week
Coming Up In The Next Hard Hat Headlines
Journey To Our New Home Vision and Values and Action
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Pool Information
Household Coordinator Positions Posted
Household Basics Training Scheduled
Prayer Support Groups
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Abundant
Life
Center
April 8– April 21, 2014
The Abundant Life Center has really shaped up since the last
issue of the Hard Hat Headlines. All appliances have been
received, installed and connected. The local building
inspector completed his inspection on March 31st and has
issued our temporary occupancy permit, which was a critical
piece we needed in order to move forward with the licensure
The handrail along the west entrance to
process. Other completed inspections include the elevators
skilled nursing has been installed.
and the main kitchen, which was completed by the
Department of Agriculture. We are happy to report that those
inspections went well and every area passed.
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The PA Department of Health, Life Safety Division, began to
inspect the building on April 1st and 2nd, and a number of
issues were discovered during the survey. In order for us to
pass the Life Safety inspection, we will need to make some
changes before the inspectors return to complete their
inspection. Dck will have to ensure that the necessary work is
completed and then Life Safety will be invited back to finish
their survey. This survey is a critical piece and must be
successfully completed prior to being able to move in.
Installation of the audio visual equipment is still in progress.
Furniture and fixtures (i.e. lamps, artwork, etc) for offices and
A picture of a washer and dryer for a
common spaces are scheduled for delivery and installation
nursing
household.
between April 14th and 28th. Televisions for the building still
need to be installed and connected in all areas of the building.
Maintenance Staff is undergoing orientation and training for
all of the new equipment in the building, such as pool
equipment, lighting controls, mechanical equipment, etc.
Now that final cleaning is nearly complete, exterior window
cleaning will soon take place. Exterior grading and topsoil
will still need to be completed in order to hydro seed the areas
requiring grass prior to the move.
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Skilled Nursing
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After 2 ½ years of construction, we can safely say that
skilled nursing is just about complete—now that
appliances have been installed, inspections are complete
and the area has been cleaned. The exterior handrail has
also been installed.
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. A view of a clean, finished household kitchen in one of the nursing households. The
refrigerator in the lower right hand corner will
be accessible to residents 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
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A look into two completed resident rooms in a
nursing household. Note that the window treatments
have been installed.
. This is a view of the filing system in medical
Shared Support
(This is the part of the building that will house the main
kitchen, central supply and other support services.)
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The shared support section of the building is still in
need of finish painting as well as numerous smaller
issues. The receptionist area is being completed and
countertops and final wiring are being installed. The
main kitchen and Bistro only need small things such as
Pepsi machines and coffee brewers. Final cleaning is in
process in these areas as well.
A view of the serving line in the Bistro. All of
the casework and equipment has been installed.
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Personal Care/Community Center
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There is still a considerable amount of finish work that
needs to be complete in these areas. Workers need to
complete trim work and final painting along Main
Street. Final cleaning is in process throughout these
areas as well. Stained glass windows in the Chapel are
being installed, and installation of audio visual
equipment is being completed in the Chapel and
Scholl Conference Center.
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This is a view of the receptionist area.
Casework and countertops are being installed.
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This is a view from the independent living
section. It is of the north “front” entrance. Note
that sidewalks, flag pole and some site lighting
have been installed.
9. This is a view of a finished personal care
household kitchen. Appliances and countertops
have been installed.
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This is a picture of a finished independent
living apartment kitchen with the appliances
installed.
This is a picture of the Creamery Café.
Independent Living
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All appliances for the independent living apartments
have been received and installed. Punch lists are
nearly complete. The company completing the final
cleaning is also making its way through the
independent living building.
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. Line striping and appropriate signage were
installed in the independent living garage.
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Though most of the major activities are complete along South Green Lane, there is still work that needs to
be done in the area. Much of this activity will vary due to weather conditions and scheduling with utility
companies. For safety reasons, please continue to avoid this area at all costs.
Reminder:
South Green Lane is experiencing heavy construction traffic so please avoid that area. Pedestrian and
motorized scooter traffic is prohibited from Luther Court north towards Culvert Street. These two items
will help both with your safety and the safety of the construction workers.
Safety Alert:
Thank you for your continued patience and alertness at Burgess Drive with the ongoing deliveries.
Dedication Ceremony
As you have heard, the Dedication Ceremony for the new Abundant Life Center will be on Wednesday, May
14th. The ceremony will be held in the new Scholl Conference Center, and seating will be limited to
approximately 250 people. Due to the limited seating capacity, attendance to the event in Scholl Conference
Center will be by invitation only. However, the Ceremony will be broadcast live over channel 38/500. Action
team members will be hosting gatherings in a number of areas across campus. Those not invited to attend in
Scholl Conference Center will be encouraged to gather with others and watch the event on Channel 38/500,
and then, when the ceremony is over, come to the new building, tour and enjoy refreshments.
More information about the Dedication Ceremony will be forthcoming, so stay tuned.
Moving Day/Week
Healthcare Relocations spent March 24th and 25th on campus. On March 24th they spent the day doing an
inventory of all that is scheduled to move. Part of their time was spent determining how successful we’ve
been at purging items unnecessary for the new building. They were pleased at our progress but encouraged us
to continue purging. On March 25th we learned a little more about how the residents will be moved. We
completed a mock move and decided that we will wheel the residents out the Kidd (garden entrance) door in
Olde Main and into the front door of the Abundant Life Center. More information will be shared as we have
it—stay tuned.
Continued progress on the new building
 Disruption schedule for utilities
 Update on Journey to Our New Home
Questions and Answers on Journey to Our New Home
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"Journey To Our New Home"
Our Vision
A community of people creating a home that fosters gracious living;
a home where elders direct their own lives
and we partner with them in their pursuit of abundant life.
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We value person-centered care, focusing first on each individual’s unique personality
and how they wish to live each day.
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We value residents, families, volunteers and staff as integral team members working
together to create a fulfilling and meaningful life for all.
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We value self-led teams that decide among themselves the most appropriate individual
and team responses to the needs and desires of our residents.
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We value “home” as relating to each individual heart’s desire and strive to enable the
choices and quality of life residents enjoyed in their own homes. Each person is
respected as an individual and shares in decision making.
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We value community, where members live, work and socialize; where they are actively
engaged and determine for themselves how to give and receive within their friendships,
household, neighborhood, city, state and country.
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We value growth in training (skills) and education (knowledge) as both means and ends.
By deeply investing in staff, volunteer, resident, and family growth, we further
community, enhance possibilities of individual-fulfillment and set an implicit standard
that guides our behavior as an organization.
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We value the resident and place him/her at the center of all we do.
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We value Servant Leadership.
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REPORTS FROM THE TEAMS
Members of the team include: Laura Roy, Elizabeth Garrett, Donna Close, Renee Kerr, Carrie Henderson,
Monique Hogue, Len Fritsch, Nick Grandinetti, Kathy Jeffers, Ann Mutmansky, Rhonda Hoover, Hazel
Zimmerman, Jody Gulish, Christine Macedonia, David Tofanelli and Mary Pat Sherman.
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The residents and staff members who participated in PersonFirst® training include: Patty DiNardo, Elizabeth
Garrett, Claudia Gazdacko, Nick Grandinetti, Jody Gulish, Sumer Grundy, Carrie Henderson, Kathy Jeffers,
Renee Kerr, Christine Macedonia, Doris McWilliams, Ann Mutmansky, Dee Ramirez, Audrey Rectenwald,
Kathy Salvati, Nadine Simon, Stephanie Tourney, Christine Trapp and Dutch Weber.
Members of the team include: Kathy Jeffers, Tonya Kennedy, Nicole Bobitski, Cathy Reid, Marsha Schoppe,
Nadine Simon, Pastor Susie Esseck, Sharon Whalen and Alida and Donald Masyada.
Members of the team include: Christine Macedonia, Penny English, Jessica Fitzgibbon, Hazel Zimmerman,
Marsha Hall, Mary Ann Frederick, Holly Houk, Sandy Franksain, Lori Dehenaut, Amy Core and Beverly
Martincek.
Members of the team include: Rhonda Hoover, Monique Hogue, Brandi Caldararo, Roxanne Gwilt, Sue
Keener, Mike Freed, Kathy Salvati, Blaine McKeough, Cheryl Russo, Lynda Frum, Rachel Mott, Eric Phillips,
Karin Cercena, Nancy Johnson, Hariette Abbe and Dorothy Cain.
Members of the team include: Whip Abbe, Bill Posey, Audrey Rectenwald, Joreen Moehring, Dolores Fruth,
Carrie Henderson, Drew Provencher, Stephanie Register, Lisa Ramos, Tracey Tomon, Rhonda Glevicky,
Tammy Streckeisen, Hannah Provencher, Chris Sondej and Ann Mutmansky.
Members of the team include: Dr. Robert Pfoff, Rich Zabinski, Bonny Eppinger, Betsy Mitchell, Dawn
Hoogerbrugge, Brenda Oviatt, Joann Stewart, Buffy Menosky, Marlene Kane, Nick Grandinetti, Rhonda
Hoover Stacie Schidemantle Grenet, Steve Stopchick and Dottie Asimakis
Members of the team include: Adele Biller, Dorothy Asimakis, Phyllis Allen, Deb McMurdy, Jody Stoler,
Marci Shay, Bill Spencer, Ann Kelly, Lois Fogal, Rhonda Glevicky, John Manzetti and Donna Close.
Members of the team include: Ann Mutmansky, Elizabeth Garrett, Christine Macedonia, Chris Sondej, Carol
Meyers, Heather Anderson, Donna Cawthorne, Tim Goebel, Sherri Rekich, Sherri Dinello, Penny English,
Heidi Beeler, Pam Vavro, Betty McKeough, Patty Scheidemantle, Kathy Lohr, Bud Patterson, Dorothy
Roberts, and Janet Gustafson.
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Members of the team include: Jody Gulish, Donna Cawthorne, Pam Heitzenrater, Anita Chaffin, Bill
Montgomery, Wil Goetze, Mary Pat Sherman, Kathy Kennedy, Amber Ramos and Becky Lewis.
Members of the team include: Renee Kerr, Nick Grandinetti, Beth Boes, Diane Grinder, Shane Morlan, June
Morrison, Dee Rameriz, Janet Shumaker, Pat Sturgis, Ann Styers and Mary Ann White.
Members of the team include: Elizabeth Garrett, Charlie Bittner, Maria Foxall, Richard Petrelli, Kaitlyn
Kunkle, Michelle Bobbert, Loretta Sommer, Jane Schaub, Cathy Spiker, Vicki Gerard, Debbie D’Angelis,
Mary Lou Neff and Jim Stewart.
Pool Information
Many of you have been asking for details about the operations of the pool. Here are what the plans are to date
for residents:
The pool will be open to residents Monday – Friday, from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm when
Fitness & Wellness Staff is present. Residents will be able to use the pool any time the Fitness & Wellness
Center is open, as long as they have a buddy with them. The buddy does not have to swim with the resident,
but they do have be in the pool area for safety reasons. This way, if something happens to a resident in the
pool, they will be able to activate a SARA pendant for assistance. We expect to offer aquatics classes that will
be lead by one of our Exercise Specialists, during times that are most convenient for residents, probably late
mornings or early afternoons. We will also offer other free swim times, where one of our Exercise Specialists
is available for activities such as volleyball or basketball. The new facility has locker rooms and showers for
your convenience. All pool-users will be responsible for providing their own towel.
Household Coordinator Positions Posted
The Household Coordinator position was posted on April 2. This posting will be up until April 9th. Interested
individuals are encouraged to complete an internal application and submit it to Renee Kerr in Human
Resources. Interviews for the position are expected to commence on Thursday, April 10th.
Those candidates who do not have previous supervisory experience will become Household Coordinators In
Training. This training program is a yearlong training program designed to help the individual be successful in
their new role.
Household Basics Training Scheduled
Megan Hannan our Action Pact guide will be with us on May 28th and 29th to conduct Household Basics
training. This day long training will afford those who are working in the households to receive training in one
of our new households. The training will take us through a “day in the life” of a household. Steering team
members will attend both days, so that the training can be replicated as we move forward. Stay tuned for more
information.
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We are celebrating two and a half years of the Pray-ers
Reinvigorating Campus Group. The SEEDs of prayer sprouted
throughout campus. Nine (9) groups are giving all of us the ability
to support one another in a special way. The following prayer
opportunities are available to you:
Meeting
Date and Time
Meeting
Location
Last Wednesday of the month
3:00 p.m.
Smaroff Residence
3rd Wednesday of the month
2:00 p.m.
Luther Court
3rd Thursday of the month
3:30 p.m.
Seaman Chapel
3rd Tuesday of the month
10:30 a.m.
Simon Residence
3rd Monday of the month
6:30 p.m.
2nd Monday of the month
11:00 a.m.
2nd Thursday of the month
9:30 a.m.
Newhaven Court
2nd Floor Misty Woods
Wittenberg Place
Moore Residence
2nd Thursday of the month
2:30 p.m.
Country Gardens
4th Thursday of the month
3:30 p.m.
Bianco Residence
We invite you to come and be with us as we lift our community to the Lord in prayer during these times of
transformation. All residents and staff are welcome!
A POD Meeting, where Scripture and prayer verses are chosen for the monthly SEED Meeting, is held on the
last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in Seaman Chapel. SEED leaders are encouraged to attend.
All are welcome!
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