Covenant To CareSummer 2019Serving Seniors. Enriching Lives.

Dear Friends and Family Members:

A special thanks to all those who sponsored and attended our Annual Concert and Auction in April. We appreciate you making it another successful event. Reagan Strange and Kirk Whalum provided us with some great music and Ron Childers from Action News 5 did a fantastic job as our auctioneer. It takes many volunteers as well to assist us which we deeply appreciate. The events we have require a real team effort.

We also held our first End of Life Planning Seminar which had 30 individuals from around the Diocese come and participate. Our presenters provided our participants great information about having “The Conversation” about End of Life Planning with their loved ones. While all of these decisions are difficult, with proper planning and discussions with family members or friends the process can become much easier in the long run. We are planning to have another session in the near future. We hope that you will plan to come.

If you will bear with me, I would like to share a personal story with you. As you may or may not have known, my Aunt Jean lived here at Ave Maria in St. Francis House for over 4 years. She had dementia. She just passed away on May 5th at the age of 92.

Before she came to Ave Maria, when she first arrived in Memphis, she needed rehabilitation and there was no opening here. So she rehabbed at another facility and did fine and ended up going to an independent living facility in Germantown. Well, she ended up falling three times within the first three months and each time she was sent out to the hospital. With that third fall, she ended up being in the hospital for over a week. Needless to say, my wife and I decided it was time to do something else and so there was an opening here at St. Francis House and my aunt received rehabilitation and did just great. In fact, the whole time she lived here at Ave Maria, she never went to the hospital one time. The nurses did a beautiful job with her for over 4 years. I should name them individually, but I may forget someone. The Shabaz in the House also did a wonderful job with her. The afternoons were particularly difficult as she would get confused about why, where,

By Frank J. Gattuso, Chief Executive Officer

what, all of those W words. There were times I would walk into St. Francis House and my aunt would just be livid about who knows what. Our staff worked with her beautifully every day. As we all know, dementia is a terrible disease as are all the others. It takes special people to deal with those individuals affected by it. I want to thank the staff of St. Francis House and all of our staff for what they do every day. Caring for our elders is not an easy task. It takes special people with heart to do the work we do.

The staff here at Ave Maria provided the care and concern that she needed in these last years of her life. It was not just that she was related to me, that is how our staff treats all of our residents. So I thank them and appreciate them for what they do for all the residents here, whether for a few days of rehab or for those who live here for the rest of their lives.

Thanks to all of our benefactors and supporters for helping Ave Maria be a great place.

Bishop David Talley, of the Catholic Diocese of Mem-phis, stopped by Ave Maria to talk with Catholic HEART Workcamp volunteers from Georgia, Texas, and Mississippi. During their mission trip, the teens and adults played games and spent time with Ave Maria residents and clients; painted resident rooms in Ave Maria’s Legacy Nursing Home; and cleaned up St. Luke’s Patio Garden.

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BOARD MEMBERSLibby BuringFord CanaleDavid DahlerD. Michael EdelmuthSkeet HaagKay JohnsonStacy JohnsonJoe MontesiMichael RobilioFannie T. SheltonAnn Wilson

AVE MARIA GOVERNING BOARD Martha Podesta, President Anna Vescovo, Vice President John L. Schifani, Treasurer Mary Webb, Secretary

Frank J. Gattuso, Jr., Chief Executive OfficerBecky Lewis, Chief Operations OfficerJohn Zoccola, Board Member EmeritusFather J. Leonard Oglesby, Board Member Emeritus

www.avemariahome.org

Twitter@Madonna1956Home

Ave Maria Mission

The mission of Ave Maria Home is to assist

the aged, sick, and destitute through:

Improving the moral, social, and spiritual

conditions of its beneficiaries;

Continuing the stewardship of human,

physical, and financial resources in

conjunction with the Catholic community;

Facilitating visitation by family, friends, and

members of the community;

Providing a commitment to long-term and

rehabilitative care.

Ave Maria May Crowning Ave Maria’s annual May Crowning was held May 2 in the Father Leonard Oglesby Memorial Chapel. Residents and staff, family members, and friends gathered to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, for whom Ave Maria Home is dedi-cated. This year’s program included an Opening Prayer and Thanksgiving and Invocation by Father Mike Morgera; readings by Dan Wilson and Dave Dahler; and music by Dr. Kelly Kramer and the Diocesan Choir. Roses were presented to the Statue of Mary by Ave Ma-ria residents and clients Donna Klinke, Helen Davis, Mary Ann Dote, Kay Harty, Loraine Holton, and Prudence Walk-er. Vivian O’Brien was this year’s May Crowner, placing a crown of flowers on the Statue of Mary.

Helen Davis placed a rose at the statue of Mary.

Vivian O’Brien crowned the Statue of Mary.

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Do you have a favorite song? Maybe it’s the song you danced to at your wedding; the song that was popular the year you graduated high school; or the song that you and your friends listened to over and over again while driving around town on a Friday night. It could be a song you sang to your children or grandchildren when they were babies or maybe it was your school’s Fight Song.

We all have a song that takes us back to a certain place or time, the moment we hear it played. Did you know that when a person has dementia, music can still make them think of that memory? The feelings we have from the music we hear never leaves our memory. When someone has dementia and they can’t speak anymore, music still makes them smile. When someone has dementia and they seem sad and lonely, music perks them up.

There is a story about a man named Henry who was living in a nursing facility. Henry sat in his wheelchair with his head down most of the day. When headphones were placed on his head with some of his favorite music, Henry came to life. He was singing and smiling and recalling a memory. When the headphones were taken off, Henry sat up, spoke in sentences, and had his eyes wide open--things he hadn’t done in a long time. You can watch a YouTube video of Henry when you search “Story of Henry - music and memory.”

We recently had our annual May Crowning at Ave Maria, and I got the chance to see how a familiar song never leaves you. During the ceremony, I saw an elder who rarely speaks, unless you asked her a question, sing “Immaculate Mary.” During the song, she was tapping her hand on her knee, had a smile on her face, and didn’t miss a single word.

Music is often used to help those with Dementia by treating depression, agitation, and boredom. During certain stages of that disease, when the elder is disconnected from just about everything, music is one thing that still has an effect on them.

At Ave Maria, we schedule musicians and music programs regularly for our residents and clients. We have a variety of entertainers who come to Ave Maria, so that we can help our elders re-live a memory or two. Those entertainers who share their talents with us can see the excitement all around when they start performing, but only the elder can relive the memory.

Have you thought about your favorite song by now? The one that takes you back to that certain place? Behind every favorite song, there is an untold story.

“Life in Terms of Music”By Becky Lewis, Chief Operations Officer

Gala Reception and Dinner

Sunday, October 6, 6:30 p.m.TPC Southwind

19th AnnualFather Leonard Oglesby

Memorial Golf TournamentMonday, October 7, 1 p.m.

TPC Southwind

Invitations and registration information will be mailed soon.For more information, contact Lisa Bell at (901) 405-3791.

The Ave Maria Foundation andWings of Ave Maria

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Serving Seniors. Enriching Lives.

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I was recently asked to speak at a memorial gathering for a man

whom I had never met. In talking with the son about his Dad, he told me that one of his father’s favorite expressions was, “Everybody lives in their own world.” Those words made an impression on me and made me think. It made me think of all the people around us. Every day we see people whom we don’t know. People pass us in their cars, during our travels and errands. We see them when we’re shopping, at ball games, and at the movies. We see them at restaurants and at church, but do not know them or anything about their lives. To tell the truth, I never gave a lot of thought about people, I don’t know, who I see throughout my day. They were just a part of my daily life, and in some cases, they were in my way, since I was in my usual hurry mode to get somewhere. At first, I thought that comment, “Everyone lives in their own world”, was just an off the cuff remark about how people think. However, the more I thought about it, I looked upon this observation as a reason to care for others and “their world.” Most of the time we are so busy trying to take care of our duties and responsibilities, which is OK, that we don’t take the time to see what may be going on in the lives of others, which is not OK. Here, at Ave Maria, God has taken the first step that allows those of us who are staff to see into the world of others. He has called us by name to be here, serving the precious people He sent to us, so that we could provide the love and care that they deserve. We are together, not by chance, but by the will of God. He has put the residents, the staff, and volunteers together to fulfill the words of Jesus, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Those of us, who have been called to Ave Maria, are experiencing a feeling of love for each other and the comfort of answering God’s call. We get to look into the eyes and hearts of the residents and clients we give comfort to. What a world. What a life. Come join us.

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Rosary, 1st and 3rd Monday @ 10:30 a.m.Communion Service, Monday-Friday @ 11 a.m.Bible Study, Saturday @ 11 a.m.Interdenominational Service, Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. (except the 3rd Sunday of each month @ 4 p.m.) Alternating Sundays, Fatima or St. James Green House

Holy Mass, Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

Ave Maria Chapel ServicesAll are welcome!

St. Luke residents enjoyed a Kentucky Derby Tea Party and wore festive Fascinators.

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Sunday, October 6 - Gala Dinner6:30 p.m., @ TPC Southwind

Monday, October 7 - 19th Annual Father Leonard OglesbyMemorial Golf Tournament,1 p.m. @ TPC Southwind

TITLE SPONSOR ($10,000) Four complimentary golf teams Three tables for ten at Gala Dinner Name on banner, on tournament materials, and in all publicity Special Recognition of Title Sponsorship at Dinner

SILVER SPONSOR ($2,700) One complimentary golf team One table for ten at Gala Dinner Name on banner, on tournament materials, and in all publicity

Play October 1 Golf Tournament

❑ ONE FOUR-PLAYER TEAM ($1,000)

❑ BEVERAGE SPONSOR ($750) Signage at Beverage Station & name on banner

❑ LUNCH SPONSOR ($650)

❑ SIGNAGE SPONSOR ($500)

❑ TOURNAMENT AWARDS SPONSOR ($500)

❑ TEE OR GREEN SPONSOR ($200) Signage at designated tee or green

❑ PLAY ON A TEAM ($250/player)

Attend September 30 Gala Dinner

❑ A TABLE OF TEN ($1,000)

❑ SEAT(S) @ $100/person [# Seats = ______]

I’M UNABLE TO PLAY GOLF OR ATTEND THE DINNER, BUT WANT TO SUPPORT AVE MARIA. MY GIFT IS ENCLOSED.

PLATINUM SPONSOR ($6,000) Three complimentary golf teams Two tables for ten at Gala Dinner Name on banner, on tournament materials, and in all publicity

GOLD SPONSOR ($3,700) Two complimentary golf teams One table for ten at Gala Dinner Name on banner, on tournament materials, and in all publicity

All Sponsorships include an advertisement in the Gala Dinner Program.

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AVE MARIA FOUNDATION & WINGS OF AVE MARIA GALA WEEK GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER REGISTRATION FORM

(Please check one and complete the form below.)

❑ Gala Week Registration — Dinner and Golf

❑ Dinner Only Registration (Guests)

❑ Golf Only Registration (Golfers)

NAME(S) ____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

COMPANY __________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________

CITY _______________________________ STATE ___________ ZIP _______________________

PHONE ___________________ EMAIL _________________________________________________

PAYMENT METHOD: ❑ CHECK ❑ CREDIT CARD

If paying by credit card, check the appropriate card and complete the information below:

❑ MASTERCARD ❑ VISA ❑ AMEX ❑ DISCOVER

CARD # ______________________________________ EXP. DATE _____________________ MONTH/YEARSECURITY CODE (ON BACK OF CARD) __________________________________________

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE CREDIT CARD ____________________________________ SIGNATURE ______________________________________________

Return this form with your payment of check or credit card.Make checks payable to the AVE MARIA FOUNDATION and mail to:2805 Charles Bryan Road, Memphis, TN 38134 or fax to 901.405.3783.

You may also pay securely online using PayPal @ www.avemariahome.org.For information, call Lisa Bell at 901.405.3791 or email lbell@avemariahome.org.

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Memorials and honorariums are a wonderful way to remember a loved one or to recognize special events in one’s life such as the birth of a child, a birthday, a graduation, a wedding, or an anniversary. Your gift to the Ave Maria Foundation is tax deductible and we will mail a note to the recipient letting him/her know of your thoughtfulness.

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS Feb. 15-May 31, 2019

FEBRUARY 2019IN MEMORY OF:Mike Camurati Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Frank and Dorothy Coleman Mr. Frank ColemanBarbara Endicott Mr. Joe MensiDorothy Stukenborg Englert Mr. and Mrs. Preston Englert, Jr.Betty Fike Mr. and Mrs. Jerry GardinoHugh Higginbotham Ms. Helen Davis Ms. Joy Maclin Mr. and Mrs. Bob Trainor Joe and Pauldina McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbLewis McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PodestaJack Moore Mr. and Mrs. Tommy YoungPollye Norman Mr. and Mrs. Tommy YoungPeggy Steffan and Betty Steffan Mr. John L. Steffan, IIIBobby Treece Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbGeorge Williams Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John ZoccolaIN HONOR OF:Susan & John Brannigan 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Greg PohlmanFrank and Jami Gattuso Mr. and Mrs. R. Davis HoweMega Mulroy’s 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Greg Pohlman

MARCH 2019IN MEMORY OF:Forrest Benskin Mr. and Mrs. William BondSusan Berryhill Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagMike Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesWilliam Callahan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagNora Calloway Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagMike Camurati Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesBetty Sloan Cardosi Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesNancy Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesMarge Gaia Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Podesta

Xavier Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagHugh Higginbotham Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesLamanna and Hunter Family Mr. Frank P. Lamanna, Sr.Mrs. Dorothy Leflar Mr. and Mrs. John Lemm Joe and Pauldina McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbLewis McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PodestaWanda Bouldin Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagGary Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagGlenda Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Tommy YoungWilliam and Mary Mosteller Mr. Michael MostellerMary Lou Murchison Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagPollye Norman Mr. and Mrs. Gene ArnoldBarbara O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagSue Riggins Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagMary Margaret Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesBetty Bargiacchi Summers Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagJoan Tober Mrs. Margaret RobinsBobby Treece Ms. Jo HallTerri Trotter Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagJohn Volpe Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagMichael and Carolyn Walsh Mr. Tony WalshDan Watermeier Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. WatermeierGeorge Williams Mr. and Mrs. Rick JonesEdwin Wills Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Haag

IN HONOR OF:Mrs. Teresa Ernest’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Mike PohlmanMrs. Terry Heard’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Mike PohlmanBecky Lewis Ms. Eileen M. HindersEugenia Pera’s Birthday Ms. Laurie Nelson Ms. Nancy Nelson

Martha Podesta (Birthright Volunteer of the Year) Mr. and Mrs. Franklin R. SheltonSt. Luke Cottage Ms. Leslie Addison

APRIL 2019IN MEMORY OF:Azalee Allen Mr. Robert SharpGeraldine Berretta Mr. Joe MensiFrank and Dorothy Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Warren JohnsonDorothy Stukenborg Englert Mr. and Mrs. Preston A. Englert, Jr.Pauldina and Joe McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbLewis McDonnell Ms. Eileen M. Keogh Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PodestaMega Mulroy Ms. Denice PianNancy Kinnett O’Neill Ms. Zanis E. Hill Martha Gaskins Elementary School Mr. and Mrs. Miles Merwin Ms. Deborah Smith Reber Family Mr. and Mrs. William ReberMrs. Rose Vanelli Ms. Camille C. Dolan Bill Wertz Mrs. Margaret WertzMary Gagliano West Mrs. Joyce S. Arnold Ms. Conley Barclay Ms. Linda Brigance Ms. Mary Ann Goetze Tony, Jessica and Christian Grashot Mr. George W. Thomas, III

IN HONOR OF:Mary Lou Berner Mr. and Mrs. Bassam AljundiKate Shelton, RN Mr. and Mrs. Bob FlowersKathleen Truehart Ms. Annye S. Hughes

APRIL 2019IN MEMORY OF:Azalee Allen Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Alan Aste Mr. and Mrs. John L. ZoccolaMike Camurati Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Frank and Dorothy Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson

Betty Fike Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Mary Gaia Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Hugh Higginbotham Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Polly Marris Mr. and Mrs. John L. ZoccolaJoe and Pauldina McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbLewis McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PodestaJean Anderson Morgan Ave Maria Staff Deacon and Mrs. Jack Chitwood, Jr. Mrs. Mary Ann Dote Linda and James Gattas, James Gattas Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. WilsonMary Mulroy Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Pollye Norman Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Fr. Leonard Oglesby Mrs. Barbara McGrathNancy O’Neill Mr. Lawrence H. Adams, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Ms. Nancy Grisanti & Family Mr. and Mrs. George R. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Makins Ms. Linda McLarginRose Vanelli Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.Mary Gagliano West Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moffatt Mr. and Mrs. Mike Oliver Ms. Cynthia Workman

IN HONOR OF:Joseph Evangelisti The Assisi Foundation Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. Brother Joel W. McGraw, FSC

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Donations to Ave Maria - February-May 2019Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Ave Maria is able to provide a continuum of care that allows residents to age gracefully in place and enjoy life to the fullest. Donations also support a variety of fun and stimulating resident activities and programs at Ave Maria and sponsor cultural outings for our residents. For more information on how you can support Ave Maria Home, contact Frank Gattuso, Chief Executive Officer or Lisa Bell at (901) 386-3211.

DONORSMrs. Wanda F. AndersonAve Maria StaffMs. Judy BairdMr. Rhett BarkerMr. and Mrs. Edwin L. BarnettMrs. Rena BolgeoMr. and Mrs. William BondMrs. Mary BowmanMr. and Mrs. Edwin K. BrownMrs. Mary BrownMrs. Mary C. BuckmanMr. and Mrs. Maurice BuringMr. and Mrs. Richard BursiMrs. Phyllis CamachoMr. and Mrs. Richard W. CapocacciaMrs. Joyce CarimiMr. and Mrs. Nick CarterMs. Shelly CarterMs. Pat CavanaughMr. and Mrs. Timothy ChandlerMr. Ron ChildersMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Chitwood, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. CochranMrs. Patricia CorriganMr. James CrislipMr. and Mrs. Francis P. CunninghamMr. and Mrs. David M. DahlerMrs. Samantha DeanMr. and Mrs. Gerald DeCorteMrs. Mary A. DoteMs. Sue A. DuffyMs. Betty DurhamMr. and Mrs. Michael EdelmuthMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. EvangelistiMr. and Mrs. Jason FairMr. and Mrs. Bob FlowersMr. and Mrs. Jose FreireMr. and Mrs. Jim FreudenbergMr. and Mrs. Donald F. GarveyMr. and Mrs. James GattasMs. Ann GianniniMr. and Mrs. Peter GianniniMs. Agnes G. GrayMr. and Mrs. Gene E. Green, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. GriffithMrs. Donna L. GrimmMr. and Mrs. Frank Gusmus, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. HaagMr. and Mrs. Leon K. Haag, Jr.Mr. John F. HealyMr. and Mrs. Mike HeffermanMrs. Beatrice M. HillMr. and Mrs. Glenn HoffsommerMs. Gayle S. HuntMr. Edward JacobsMrs. Stacy S. JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Warren S. JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Rick JonesMrs. Phyllis KallaherMrs. Eileen M. KeoghMs. Brianna LandeyMr. and Mrs. Tony LaniganMr. and Mrs. James LassandrelloMr. and Mrs. Barney C. LeeMr. and Mrs. David LeslieMs. Cynthia LongmireMs. Linda LucchesiMrs. Pamela M. MartinMr. and Mrs. Scott McCormickMrs. Linda G. MeislerMs. Ellen MitchellMrs. Jean A. MorganMr. and Mrs. Marshall MullinsMr. and Mrs. George A. MunchowMr. and Mrs. Ed MurphyMr. and Mrs. Kevin J. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Frank T. NavarraMr. and Mrs. Michael O’BrienMr. and Mrs. Michael J. PaccasassiMrs. Kathleen Z. PattersonMrs. Beverly G. PeytonMs. Lynnetta K. PhillipsMs. Denice C. PianMr. and Mrs. Eugene PodestaMrs. Martha PodestaMr. and Mrs. Malcolm PrattMs. Kara PrestonMr. Michael PritchardMrs. Dinetia PryorMs. Aislynn RappeMr. and Mrs. Nathan RastMr. and Mrs. Michael RobilioMr. Michael Robilio

Mr. and Mrs. Michael RobilioMr. and Mrs. Robert J. ScheibelhutMr. and Mrs. J. L. SchifaniMrs. Regina SchifaniMr. and Mrs. Nick ScullyMr. and Mrs. Wendell SeeligMr. and Mrs. Gary ShellenbergerMr. and Mrs. Franklin R. SheltonMr. and Mrs. Carl ShorterMr. and Mrs. Gregory SiskinMs. Valerie C. SnipesMr. and Mrs. Philip C. SpinosaDr. E. J. Spiotta, Sr.Mrs. Marilyn E. StorkersenMrs. Judy StrangeMr. and Mrs. J. S. StricklandMrs. Victoria TaubeMr. and Mrs. Duncan R. TeagueMr. and Mrs. William E. TicerDr. and Mrs. T. Carter TowneMs. Julie A. TrayalMs. Janice VanderhaarMr. and Mrs. Christopher L. VescovoMr. and Mrs. Louis VescovoMr. John VolpeMr. and Mrs. Paul J. VolpeMrs. Mary Beth WallaceMr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Wallin

Thank you for your support!

Dr. and Mrs. William K. WalshMr. and Mrs. Phillip WebbMrs. Peggy WertzMr. James H. WhiteMrs. Mary P. WhiteMr. and Mrs. David WietiesMr. and Mrs. Daniel WilsonMr. and Mrs. Jim WilsonDr. and Mrs. Robert J. WilsonMr. Peter WinterburnMrs. Renate H. WoodMr. and Mrs. Philip Woodard

CORPORATIONS ANDFOUNDATIONSAvionics Specialist, Inc.B. Riley Wealth ManagementCanale Funeral DirectorsHighland Capital Management, LLCKirby Wines & LiquorMonogram Food SolutionsNetwork For GoodDonna and Dave Nelson Family FoundationPinnacle BankScott & Pohlman, PCTIS Insurance Services, Inc.

Memphis Botanic Garden volunteers and Adult Day Cen-ter clients made spring flower arrangements.

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First Tuesday Each Month5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Ave Maria Home - 2805 Charles Bryan Road

FAMILY CAREGIVERSUPPORT GROUP

For more information and to rsvp please contactPeppy Smith (901) 386-3211, ext. 2014

psmith@avemariahome.orgValerie Harris (901) 386-3211, ext. 2007

vharris@avemariahome.org

This support group is for individuals who have a family member facing issues related to the aging process.

COME LISTEN • COME SHARE • COME LEARN

Discussion and light dinner provided by Ave Maria Home.

Upcoming Meetings:Tuesdays - August 6, September 3, October 1

Leave a Legacy for Ave Maria You can help Ave Maria Home take care of our elders now and for generations to come, by includ-ing Ave Maria Home in your charitable giving and estate plans. Below are three easy ways you can support Ave Maria. 1. Transfer your appreciated stock to Ave Maria Home and avoid paying capital gains tax. 2. If you are 70 1/2 or older, make a direct transfer from your IRA to Ave Maria Home. You payno federal income tax on the transfer and it will count toward your minimum required distribution. 3. Update your will, trust, IRA, 401(k) or life in-surance policy beneficiaries to include Ave Maria Home. For more ways you can support Ave Maria Home, contact Frank Gattuso at 901-386-3211, or email fjg@avemariahome.org.

The following individuals are members of Ave Maria’s Legacy Society which rec-ognizes those donors who have included Ave Maria Foundation as a direct ben-eficiary in their estate plans. Their planned gifts ensure that Ave Maria continues to provide state-of-the art, quality long-term care programs and services, in per-petuity, to elders in our community. Estate gifts include bequests, life insurance poli-cies, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of property, such as real estate and works of art. If you have already included Ave Maria Foundation in your estate plans, please let us know by contacting Frank J. Gattuso, Jr. or Lisa Bell at (901) 386-3211. If you are thinking about including Ave Ma-ria in your estate plans, we encourage you to check with your attorney, accountant, financial planner, or tax advisor to determine the best giving method for your philanthropic goals.

AnonymousReba Arendale*Dr. Rose G. Deal, AFSC*Gerald and Marcelle DeCorteCatherine Ferguson*Rose Fracchia*Frank J. Gattuso, Jr.William and Carol HudockMargaret Maher*Claire M. Mitchell*

Esther Novarese*Emma Jean Pierotti*Denise and Jim ReberLillian Raggio*Inez Scruggs* Nick Scully Francis J. Tindle*Helen Westerman**Deceased

Legacy Society

Support Ave Maria residents every time you shop on Amazon. 0.5% of your purchase will support our resi-dents if you designate Ave Maria Home or Ave Maria Foundation as your charity. If you have not signed up, go to smile.amazon.com, and select Ave Maria Home or Ave Maria Foundation before shopping. You can also click on our unique link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/62-1826162. You’ll find different products marked “eligible for an AmazonSmile donation.”

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The 2019 Leadership Bartlett Class came to Ave Maria for a tour and lunch, and to learn more about our programs and services. The group was very interested in seeing Lourdes, one of Ave Maria’s Rehab Green Houses, and the Rehab Courtyard. This year’s tour was part of the Leadership Bartlett session on Healthcare in Bartlett.

2019 Leadership Bartlett Class

Since January, Ave Maria Home residents, clients and staff have been blessed to have Sister Skolastika Wea volunteer-ing with us. Working with Deacon Jack Chitwood and Deacon Norman Alexander, Sister distributes Holy Com-munion to residents in our Green Houses and participates in daily Communion services. She also helps in the Adult Day Center, spending time with our ADC clients. Sister Skolasticka is from Indonesia and belongs to the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters order. We wish her the best and will miss her, as she is moving to Chicago this summer to embark on the next journey of her calling.

Sister Skolastika Wea leaving Ave Maria

Sister Skolastika and Adult Day Center clients make pea-nut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Urban Bicycle Min-istry. Each month, Adult Day Center clients put together goodie bags of sandwiches, snacks, bottled water, per-sonal care items, and clothing for the Urban Bike Ministry to distribute to homeless individuals living in downtown Memphis.

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Maureen Martini and Stacy Johnson Angela Capocaccia and Philip Spinosa

Reagan Strange sang a few songs, opening for Kirk Whalum and his band.

Linda Garvey Meisler and Mary WhitePhoto courtesy of Jeff Martin, The Best Times

2019 Silent Auction & Concert