SPRING 2018 • MARCH – JUNEF A M I L Y N E W S L E T T E R

F A M I L Y N E W S L E T T E R

REHAB TEAM LAUDED FOR ‘ACCOUNTABLE CARE’

One of the new buzzwords in our fast-changing healthcare system is “accountable care.” Efforts by the government and healthcare providers are pushing for a more responsive and responsible healthcare system where providers are accountable

for the care they provide and the outcomes they achieve.

At Montefiore, we have embraced the concept of “accountable care” and are working to provide the best possible experience to our patients and residents. Over the last year, we have instituted many improvements in our staffing levels, dining services and additions to our management team – all in an effort to be more accountable to our healthcare customers.

We have also partnered with two of the best health systems in the world – Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals – to achieve excellent outcomes for our patients who come to Montefiore for short-term rehabilitation. We are part of both health systems’ ‘preferred partnership programs’ and have Cleveland Clinic and UH doctors and nurse practitioners on-site every day to be responsive to our patients’ needs. We have become active partners for both the Clinic and UH’s ‘Accountable Care Organization’s, a new Medicare program that is pushing for more coordination between hospitals and community-based providers.

We are measuring our outcomes in order to prove the value that we are creating. In data we received from the Cleveland Clinic Connected Care program from 2017, Montefiore had the second lowest readmission rate of all partner facilities on the east side of Cleveland and we achieved the lowest length of stay. This means that patients getting rehab therapy at Montefiore are less likely to have to go back to the hospital for complications during their rehab stay and return home more quickly than patients that rehab at other facilities.

We are very proud of our expert team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, rehab therapists, nursing assistants, social workers, dietitians, volunteers and support staff that demonstrate on a daily basis that an accountable healthcare system works.

Message from Seth Vilensky Montefiore President and CEO

Join The Montefiore Foundation for the 4th Annual Home Run 5K Run/Walk & 1M Walk

Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Ursuline College 2550 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike, OH 44124

7:30 am Registration • 8:30 am 5K Run/Walk and 1M WalkDri-Fit shirt for every participant!

Proceeds benefit Montefiore & The Weils Senior Living Communities

Pre-registration is $20 by Friday, May 4 or $25 the day of the race.Children 12 years and younger are FREE!

Questions? Contact Alyssa Rothstein, development associate, at 216.910.2636 or arothstein@montefiorecare.org

Runners taking off at third annual Home Run race.

SAVE-THE-DATE • SAVE-THE-DATE • SAVE-THE-DATE

MAKING AN IMPACT!PLEASE JOIN US FOR MONTEFIORE’S

136th AnnualMeeting

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018Meeting begins at 7 pm

Montefiore Maltz AuditoriumOne David N. Myers Parkway

Beachwood, OH

Meeting HighlightsOpening Remarks Seth Vilensky, President and CEOHarley I. Gross Presidential AwardElection of Board of DirectorsReflections from Board Chair Ira S. GoffmanEmployee RecognitionPlease respond by Friday, May 25, 2018 to Sharon Castro, executive assistant, at 216.910.2658 or email scastro@montefiorecare.org

The Montefiore Foundation 5K Run/Walk & 1M WalkSUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018Ursuline College Campus

For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to register visit:

montefiorecare.org/homerun

Rain or Shine!

Home Run Co-Chairs:Bruce Sherman and Robert Zelwin

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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Change your life by helping others! Get involved in our exciting new volunteer program called “Hand in Hand.” Learn to better communicate with our residents through touch. Thank you so much to Hospice Massage Therapist and Montefiore volunteer Donna Lipson, who has already trained eight volunteers including Harriet Frank, Sandi Riga, Heather Ronis, Dina Schulgasser, Marcy Schwartz, Lyudmila Shibarshova, Sally Velotta and Ellen Young to offer this stress-reducing relaxation technique to our residents.

Please contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, at 216.910.2741 or dweiner@montefiorecare.org if you are interested in participating in this rewarding opportunity.

Our devoted volunteers are putting together a “July 2018 Calendar Raffle” to help raise funds for our beloved residents including outings, birthday and holiday gifts, ice cream socials and entertainment.

Since 1882, Montefiore has offered top-quality care to seniors including more than 175 residents from all faiths and backgrounds who call Montefiore their home. We depend on the added support of our friends, family members and those in the business community who can donate exciting raffle items.

We will be selling raffle tickets for each day of the month so there will be a daily winner!

Donations can be in the form of gift cards or merchandise. As a donor, your name will be displayed on the July 2018

Raffle Calendar as well as in the Family Newsletter. You can mail your tax-deductible contribution to: Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, Montefiore, One David N. Myers Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.

We would be happy to pick up your donated item(s) – just call Diane at 216.910.2741.

Partnering with us will be a win-win situation – you receive the goodwill and recognition which comes from your generosity and our residents benefit from your contributions! 100% of proceeds go back to residents!

Hand in Hand – New Volunteer Opportunity!By: Diane Weiner/ Volunteer Manager

Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramMontefiore is seeking Junior Volunteers ages 12 and up to assist with resident

activities and services, friendly visiting and office work. This is a great opportunity to meet other teen volunteers from a variety of schools and communities, all while earning service hours in an environment committed to caring, compassion and customer service. You will need to call in for a brief interview and go through the application process, which includes providing one reference and completing an orientation & training session.

Please contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager, at 216.910.2741 or dweiner@montefiorecare.org to learn more about volunteering at Montefiore.

Sandi Riga and Marcy Schwartz learn hand massage tips & techniques from Donna Lipson

Montefiore Volunteers Kick-Off “July 2018 Calendar Raffle” to Benefit Residents!

Please Consider Donating a Gift Card orMerchandise to This New Program!

“Chai-lights” of My 18 Years at Montefiore!

In May 2000 I joined Montefiore’s team with encouragement from past board officer Patty Inglis. Montefiore had a handful of AOL accounts for email and a little over 300 employees. Fast forward to 2018 – we have more than 5000 emails on our e-blast list and nearly 700 employees between Montefiore and The Weils! The staff inspires me daily with their dedication and compassion.

As a native Clevelander returning home, Montefiore reconnected me to my Cleveland Jewish roots. Sally Wertheim, past Montefiore board chair, was instrumental in creating a position that combined my expertise in human resources with my strengths in strategic planning, board engagement and leadership development – all to help shape the future of Montefiore and enhance the lives of our residents and loved ones.

I have been privileged to serve as a trusted advisor to three remarkable CEOs, each of whom have made and are making significant contributions to our Montefiore and Weils communities. My sincere thanks to the many talented colleagues, past and present, who through teamwork and collaboration help us remain competitive in this ever-changing healthcare landscape.

I have honored several community leaders, staff and volunteers who have given their time, talents and tzedakah, touching countless lives along the way. Sadly, I have also paid my respects to many influencers who enriched my life with their sage advice and support – Clair Barkley, Audrey Frank, Millie Klein, Elmer Paull and Elaine Rocker – just to name a few.

Several years ago, Michael and I proudly established The Carol and Michael Weiss Family Fund to support staff appreciation and will continue to make it part of our charitable giving in the years ahead.

I wish for Montefiore to go from strength to strength for generations to come. It has been my great honor to be part of this extraordinary organization – I will miss everyone and thank each of you for embracing me and my family as part of this special Montefiore “mishpacha!”

CAROL WEISSVICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND PLANNING

Thank You Carol for your leadership, insight,

guidance and compassion over these past 18 years.

We wish you all the best as you and Michael begin the next phase

of your lives in Indianapolis. We will truly miss you!

SPRING 2018 • 3DONATE NOW – GO TO MONTEFIORECARE.ORG

Have You Had“The Conversation?”Those of us who have journeyed with

loved ones at the end of their lives have an understanding of how difficult that can be. Many of us enter it unprepared to address the needs that arise, leaving us floundering. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Montefiore’s Vinney Hospice is partnering with The Conversation Project to offer a program to help people talk about their wishes during end-of-life, and help families and loved ones make sure those wishes are known, understood and followed. We are reaching out to religious and community groups for help by co-sponsoring this two-part program to groups of 10 or more.

Talk about what is important to you with your loved ones who have the power to make a difference as you live into the end of your life. We look forward to the opportunity to give you some tools that will make it a positive and constructive experience. Contact Chaplain Melanie to learn more.Melanie Sunderland, Chaplain, Vinney Hospice216.910.2795 • msunderland@montefiorecare.org

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Do you know an outgoing and caring college student who wants to work and learn at Montefiore

this summer? Applications are now being accepted for the Cadkin Youth Leadership Internship at Montefiore. This summer internship offers a college student the opportunity for leadership development and experience in intergenerational programming.

The Cadkin Youth Leadership Intern interacts with junior volunteers and seniors in a Jewish environment committed to caring, compassion and customer service. The internship runs from June through mid-August.

In addition to serving as an ambassador for Montefiore in the community, the Cadkin Youth Leadership intern will:

Montefiore is thrilled to welcome 11 new members to the Associate Board. The mission for the Associate Board is to create the next generation of leaders who will raise awareness and help advocate on behalf of Montefiore and The Weils. Associate Board members are between the ages of 22 and 38 who are dedicated to

• assist in administering all aspects of Montefiore’s Junior Volunteer Program;

• plan and publicize special events;• coordinate staff requests with volunteer

interests and talents;• foster positive relationships between

seniors and young adults. Applicants must be in college or

entering college in the coming fall. We are seeking students that are dynamic and personable, knowledgeable about the Jewish community, organized and computer proficient, have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with elderly and youth.

A completed application and two letters of reference are required for consideration. Applications are available at Montefiore or online at montefiorecare.org. Applications are due by Fri., April 20, 2018.

For more information, contact Diane Weiner, Volunteer Manager, at 216-910-2741 or email dweiner@montefiorecare.org.

raising awareness on issues facing seniors, who will take action through social media and social capital, volunteer, fundraise for different initiatives including the Home Run and Shining Star CLE, and educate their peers on the work of Montefiore, The Weils and The Montefiore Foundation.

2018 Cadkin YouthLeadership Internship

Welcome New Associate Board Members 2018-2019

From left standing: Adam Young, Norm Volsky, Ilana Spaulding, Brian Horowitz, Gabrielle Jerusalem, Cameron Orlean, Associate Board Chair and Alyssa Rothstein, Foundation Development Associate. From left sitting: Rebecca Golsky, Liz Katz, Dayna Orlean and Marty Shankle. New Associate Board Members not pictured: Andy Isaacs and Sam Esterlit.

Current Associate Board members: Abby Diamond, Alex DiLauro, Samantha Doris, Melissa Friedman, Nathan Golger, Benjamin Golsky, Aaron Gross, Adam Jacobs, Jonathan Leebow, Melissa Woodard and Angie Zimmerman.

Vinney Hospice Provides Education to Home InsteadKudos to Vinney Hospice team members

Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, Karli Weiss, LSW and Rachel Palicki, RN who educated caregivers from Home Instead on what the expectations are of hospice care and how to better help their own clients, family and friends in working with hospice for a loved one. They also discussed strategies on ways to best communicate with hospice, families and other Home Instead staff members.

Vinney Hospice team members Rabbi Akiva Feinstein, chaplain with Karli Weiss and Rachel Palicki.

PLEASE JOIN US

AS WE HONOR YOU AT THE

Volunteer Recognition Dinner

for Montefiore & The Weils

Tues, April 24, 2018

5:30 – 7 pm

Montefiore Maltz Auditorium

Our Notable Volunteers Make a Difference!

March HappeningsGet ready for a night of food, dancing and fun! Kenston High School’s National

Honor Society students are coming to host a Spring Fling on March 3 at 6:30 pm.Later in the month, we will be hosting a wine tasting on March 23 at 4 pm! We will

sample a variety of delicious wines from Australia and New Zealand.

April HappeningsChuck Tamblyn is treating us with an exciting evening of keyboard and guitar playing

on April 6 at 6:30 pm. Join us and enjoy the music in the café!The National Council of Jewish Women’s choir, Hi Notes, is coming to share beautiful

music on April 24 at 1 pm in the café.

May HappeningsJoin us for a fun, festive fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 at 1:30 pm. Jerry

Simmerer will be playing keyboard music in the café to accompany the fun.Ilya Shteyndler will serenade all the mothers and grandmothers on the piano in

honor of Mother’s Day on May 13 at 1:30 pm. Join us for a special celebration!

June HappeningsHappy Father’s Day! Ilya Shteyndler will be returning to provide beautiful piano music

to honor all the fathers and grandfathers on June 17 at 1:30 pm.Later in the week, on June 21 at 1:30 pm, we will welcome in the first day of summer

and enjoy the warm weather with a festive picnic.Hear the magnificent sounds of the Hillcrest Band on June 26 at 7:30 pm – guests are

always welcome!

The Call OF The WeilsKim Pidala and Mallory Krolikowski, Life Enrichment Coordinators • theweils.org

For a full listing of ALL events held at The Weils, please contactKim or Mallory at 440.996.0506.

On The Weils MarqueeMarch 11 • 1:30 pm Steppin’ Out

March 16 • 4 pm Tom Todd

March 21 • 4 pm David Umania

April 4 • 4 pm Annette Keys

April 28 • 1:30 pm Victor Breeler

May 7 • 4 pm Fred Barringer

May 25 • 4 pm Greg Piscura

June 4 • 4 pm Eric Noltkamper

June 25 • 4 pm Steven Greenman

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Picture Perfectat The Weils!

Barbara Lebit, Ellen Stepanian, Mathilda Kolt, and Anne Wyse during woman’s social.

Anne Wyse, Ruth Robbins, Irv Rothenberg and Sy Levine playing Kings in the Corner.

J O I N U S F O R T H I S F R E E C O M M U N I T Y H E A LT H E V E N T !

This interactive day of health and wellness features screenings and informational displays — plus raffles and giveaways!

Health & Wellness Fair Living the Sweet Life!

Wed., April 18, 2018 • 11am - 2pm • The Weils

CHOCOLATE… THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE HEALTHY At 1pm, Cleveland’s premier chocolatier will share the benefits of healthy chocolate — and provide some tasty bites! Joel Fink Owner - Fantasy Candies

For questions, please contact Ivy Kopit, at 440.996.0504 or ikopit@theweils.org.

Complimentary lunch!

The Weils is a non-profit owned and operated by Montefiore, both leaders in senior healthcare.

16695 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 440.543.4221 | theweils.org

PERFECT SURVEY three years in a row!

Congrats to Weils Resident of the Month – Mathilda Kolt on her 104 birthday!

MESSAGE FROMRABBI JOEL CHAZIN

THE WORD IS LOVEThe staff at Montefiore is

exceptional…and we do not often recognize their enormous gifts to the residents, patients and general spirit of Montefiore.

We are blessed because of their untiring efforts every single day to dress, feed, give medication, treat with care, transport and

do so many things to sustain our residents and all of our efforts to be a leading, excellent and compassionate home. Our employees have families of their own, spouses, children or elders whom they must care for before or after they come home from work.

Yet, relentlessly, they arise early and regardless of the weather carry out an implicit and driving commitment to our residents and to our mission. We often do not realize that we have hundreds of employees who sustain Montefiore, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Do we thank them in a way that shows our deep appreciation?

A modern saint offered these words, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one who comes to you, go away without feeling happier.”

Another reflected, “Love is always building up. It gives new hope to the discouraged; new strength to those who are weak. It helps the despairing to rise and start again. It makes life seem more worthwhile to everyone it touches. Its words are benedictions. Its every breath is inspiration.”

Yes, it is love and untiring commitment that inhabits and inspirits Montefiore. We and those we love all benefit from this and might take the opportunity to rise up, reflect and offer our love in return.

SPRING 2018 • 5

Happy Passover!First night of Passover Seder • Friday, March 30, 2018 • 5 pm

Second night of Passover Seder • Saturday, March 31, 2018 • 5:30 pm

We invite family members to join us as we celebrate Passover and share the Seders together. Seder for the first night of Passover will be conducted in the Maltz Chapel/Auditorium. Second night Seders will be conducted in resident dining rooms.

Cost is $27.50 for adults and $15 for children 5-12 years old. Children ages 4 and under are free.

No charge for residents. Guests are limited to two per resident.

Please return the completed tear slip with payment in full by Monday, March 26. Space is limited. Make your reservations early!

Passover Seders are a gift of The Maurice and Sadie Friedman Religious Programming Fund and The Jerome and Loretta Borstein Fund of The Montefiore Foundation.

Volunteers are needed for both Seders. Call 216.910.2741 to see how you can help!

I/we will attend: (please check)n Seder on Friday, March 30 • 5 pm n Seder on Saturday, March 31 • 5:30 pm

Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________

Guest of______________________________________Room # ________________________

Phone____________________E-mail ______________________________________________

Friday, March 30 Saturday, March 31#_____ of adults at $27.50/person #_____ of adults at $27.50/person#_____ of children (ages 5-12) at $15/child #_____ of children (ages 5-12) at $15/child

Please make check payable to Montefiore and mail or drop it off with this tear slip to: Montefiore, One David N. Myers Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122, attention Iuliia Marshall. Reservations will not be processed until payment in full is received on or before Monday, March 26, 2018. For questions, call Iuliia at 216.910.2590.

YOM HASHOAH/ HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAYThursday, April 12 • 2:30 pm Guest speaker and Holocaust survivor Erika Gold will be sharing her story of survival with “What I’ve Learned.” Soloist Cheryl Eitman and pianist Trina Miller will perform. Lighting of memorial candles...................................................................

YOM HA’ATZMAUT/ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAYThursday, April 19 • 2:30 pm Service and soloist Cantor Gary Paller performing songs of Judaism and Israel..................................

SHAVUOTEve of Shavuot – Giving of the Ten CommandmentsSaturday, May 19 • 4:30 pm Sunday First Day of ShavuotSunday, May 20 • 10:30 am Second Day of Shavuot (Yizkor) Monday, May 21 • 10:30 am..............................................................

PURIM SERVICE/ MEGILAH READINGThursday, March 1 • 10:30 am Chapel/Auditorium.......................................

PASSOVERFirst Seder Dinner (Eve of Passover)Friday, March 30 • 5 pmChapel/AuditoriumSecond Seder DinnerSaturday, March 31 • 5:30 pm Resident dining roomsServices led by Montefiore board members, volunteers and staff

Passover ServicesSaturday, March 31 • 10:30 am Sunday, April 1 • 10:30 am Friday, April 6 • 10:30 am & 4:30 pm

Last Day of Passover (Yizkor)Saturday, April 7 • 10:30 am ..............................................................

TEMPLE-TO-YOUTuesday, March 6 • 3:30 pm Rabbi Joshua Caruso and Cantor Sarah SagerAnshe Chesed Fairmount Temple “Celebrating Passover”..............................................................

Holidays, Services and Religious Programs

Monday, March 26 · 10:30 am Rabbi Joel Chazin“The Essentials for Passover”

Monday, May 14 · 10:30 amRabbi Sharon Marcus • Park Synagogue “The Story of Ruth and the Holiday of Shavuot”

Monday, June 4 · 10:30 amRabbi Enid Lader • Beth Israel-The West Temple“The Drama of Samson and Delilah”

INSTITUTE�orah

Thank You Rabbi Chazin

for your 22 years as abeloved and devoted member of our

Montefiore family.Mazel tov on your retirement!

May you go from strength to strength

Meet THE Team

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★★★ ★★★

Michelle Roberts LSW, Social Worker and Dementia Care SpecialistWelcome Michelle to Montefiore’s In-Home Memory Care team! Michelle received a BA

in Telecommunications with a minor in Jewish Studies from Indiana University and a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Wurzweiler School of Social Work in New York City. She worked at UJA-Federation of New York in their Israel Experience and Entertainment divisions. Additionally, Michelle worked at Cleveland Hillel Foundation with campus outreach and programming. Michelle has extensive volunteer experience including working with Bellefaire JCB in their school outreach program for child abuse prevention.

Mallory Krolikowski MT-BC, Life Enrichment Coordinator for The Weils CampusJoin us in welcoming Mallory to The Weils

team. Mallory graduated from the College of Wooster with a degree in Music Therapy in 2014. Over the past several years she has been working primarily as a music therapist in a variety of settings including nursing homes, community mental health agencies, hospitals and schools. Mallory completed her music therapy internship at MetroHealth Neurologic Rehabilitation and at Prentiss, Metro’s nursing home. She is multi-talented and plays a variety of instruments including flute, guitar, piano, drums ukulele and a Native American flute.

Montefiore Welcomes Back Dr. Barbara Messinger-Rapport

Barbara Messinger-Rapport,MD, FACP, CMD, HMDC

Medical Director, Vinney Hospice & Palliative Care and Maltz Hospice HouseWe are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Barbara Messinger-Rapport who previously served as Montefiore’s Medical Director. Dr. Messinger-Rapport is now

part-time Medical Director for Vinney Hospice & Palliative Care as well Maltz Hospice House. She is a board-certified Hospice Medical Director with additional certifications in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. She brings a wealth of experience and training in geriatrics and end-of-life care.

Dr. Messinger-Rapport has authored more than 60 articles and book chapters in many peer review publications. She has presented nationally on topics such as “Geriatric Palliative Care – Focus on Long-Term Services and Supports” and has taught at both the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. In addition to her part-time position with Montefiore, she oversees the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Quality Scholars Program and is an Executive Health Staff Physician at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. She has received several honors including Best Doctors in Cleveland Magazine.

A U D I T I O N S !

Summer CollegeInternships AvailableDo you know college students looking

for some hands-on experience this summer? Montefiore may be the place for them. With the tight job market, this type of work experience can distinguish a candidate looking to break into a professional field.

Montefiore is offering six-week, 30-hour a week internships with a small stipend. If you know someone who is interested in learning about development and fundraising, marketing and public relations, human resources, life enrichment, social services or finance, have them contact Denise Miller, human resources recruiter, at 216.910.2494 or email dmiller@montefiorecare.org, and put “Summer Intern Candidate” in the subject line.

Applications are available at montefiorecare.org – just click on Careers, then go to Apply Online. All applicants will be screened and asked for two letters of reference. The registration deadline is Friday, May 18, 2018.

For more information, visit our website or contact Debbie Rothschild, Foundation Director, 216.910.2633 or drothschild@montefiorecare.org.

A benefit for memory care programs offered by Montefiore and The Weils.

Participate in Shining Star CLE 2018 – a Northeast Ohio solo-singing competition!

If you love to sing… if you want to showcase your talent… if you can imagine yourself performing on stage under Playhouse Square lights… you’ll want to participate in Shining Star CLE!

This unique vocal competition gives high school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage & Summit counties (including home-schooled students) the chance to compete for college scholarships and perform at the renowned Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square! The first place winner will also perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra at Severance Hall. All participants must have a 2019-2022 high school graduation date.

Submit your video auditions to shiningstarcle.org between April 1-July 1, 2018.

DEBBIE ROTHSCHILD, DIRECTOR OF THE MONTEFIORE FOUNDATION

A REAL MITZVAH!As I sit at my desk to write my newsletter

message, I’m having a hard time separating my professional role as director of The Montefiore Foundation from my personal role as a family member whose loved one was cared for by the Vinney Hospice team just five years ago. My love for Montefiore runs deep on both levels.

My family and I were all shocked and saddened by my mother’s diagnosis of stage 4 cancer in December 2012. It was clear from the diagnosis that treatment was not an option. Although I did not work for Montefiore at the time, we knew where to reach out for help. The team of administrators, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers and clergy were, as my sister and I put it, “like angles from heaven.” They cared for my mom (and cared for us) as they would their own family. My mom passed away peacefully in February 2013.

Judaism teaches us the importance of honoring the memory of our loved ones. One way to keep a loved one’s values and beliefs alive is by committing time and effort to a worthy cause. With my twins, Bradley and Melissa celebrating their B’nai Mitzvah just this past February, the very same weekend as the 5th anniversary of my mother’s passing; there was no question about their mitzvah project.

I am proud to say that they chose to hold bake sales and do a letter writing campaign to support The Montefiore Foundation. Together we are honoring my mother (their grandmother) and raising important dollars to help ensure that other families have access to top quality care for their loved ones.

As any mother would be, I am tremendously proud of my kids as they embrace this special time in their lives. My pride is enhanced as we work together to support the organization we all love so dearly. I know they are fulfilling a real mitzvah; one they will feel good about throughout their entire lives.

Thank you for indulging me in this personal message. And thank you for continuing to support Montefiore.

With warmth and gratitude,Debbie

SPRING 2018 • 7

With Your Support We Will Hit Our Goal!What a great first half to our 2018 Annual Sustaining Campaign! We have already seen

the generosity from well over 500 donors and are on our way to hitting our fundraising goal for this fiscal year. These gifts help fill the $83 gap per resident per day between the true cost of care and Medicaid reimbursements and it enables us to maintain our holiday celebrations and resident activities, such as art, music and massage therapies.

You can make a world of difference. Your dollars ensure that our residents, clients, patients and their families receive the best possible care. Additionally, by registering for our upcoming 4th annual Home Run on Sunday, May 6, 2018, you are helping make that difference. For more information or to make your pledge, please contact Renee Greller at 216.910.2652 or Alyssa Rothstein at 216.910.2636.

Montefiore Launches NewKaddish Memorial Program

Montefiore is now offering a new program to the family members of recently deceased Jewish residents, Montefiore’s Kaddish Memorial Program. To help elevate the neshama (soul) of the departed, linking them to the living, Kaddish (“Mourner’s Prayer”) will be recited for your loved one daily for 11 months, after which it will be recited annually on the Yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) and during Yizkor. A yearly reminder of the upcoming Yahrzeit will be mailed accordingly.

Although many of us wish to say Kaddish for our loved ones, we may find it too difficult, time consuming or not possible to

say it accordingly. But because the Jewish people are one people with one soul, when needed, one Jew may say Kaddish on behalf of another. We will make it our mission to help you fulfill this mitzvah, while still sanctifying your loved one’s soul. A suggested donation to the Rabbi’s Fund of The Montefiore Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

For more information about Montefiore’s Kaddish Memorial Program, please contact Rabbi Akiva Feinstein at 216.910.2794 or afeinstein@montefiorecare.org or make a donation at montefiorecare.org/foundation.

Bradley and Melissa Rothschild raise funds for Montefiore residents for their B’nai Mitzvah project.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY – ALL ARE WELCOME!

StarS, StripeS, SongS & StorieSwith Steve WillenskySUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 · 2:30 PM

MONTEFIORE’S MALTZ AUDITORIUMSpend an enjoyable afternoon listening to songs and stories featuring Steve Willensky, entertainer extraordinaire and past Montefiore board chair. A fun and entertaining afternoon for all – bring the whole family! Delicious desserts and beverages served.

For more information, contact Susan Lieberman, marketing director, at 216.910.2647 or slieberman@montefiorecare.org.

This event is graciously supported by The Montefiore Foundation.

2017 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNGerry & Michelle GoldbergDavid & Stephanie OrleanPollak Food DistributorsDennis & Marcy Schwartz2018 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNAcendexAdvanced PediatricsAffordable UniformsHerbert & Rhoda AginAmerican Coffee ServicesPaul AngartAnonymousGila AusbandBob & Joyce BarclaySheldon & Marilyn BaskinRoger BeckermanRichard & Sharon BergerStanley BernathDavid & Marla BernsGary & Janice BilchikAlan BlumenthalBooks Are Fun, Ltd.Florence BrofmanHarry & Perl BrownSarabel CahnPam CallahanHelen CasellaJeffrey Chaitoff & Margo VinneyChapman & Chapman, Inc.Kristin ChapmanAndrew & Lucy ChessJames & Shirley ChessinScott & Judy CohenBruce & Avigayil CweiberLois DavisBrad & Linda DemseyDesigns By PennyRonald & Vera DombcikGeorgiana DuberFred & Barbara EberlinCarol EisenbergGene & Wendy ElconinEsther & Hyman Rapport Philanthropic TrustAlfred & Harriet FaderGeorge & Bela FischerForest City Enterprises, Inc.Marc FreimuthNorman & Lynne FriedmanRobert Fuerst & Lousie AbramsFurniture Corp.Stanley GaleBrent & Marci GarsonVictor & Joan GelbStuart & Marian GertmanJerry & Judy GillettSteven & Gail GoldfarbWilliam Grodin & Andrea Kanter Grodin

Aaron GrossJeffrey & Barbara GrossRichard & Wendy HalleVella HammerDavid & Rabecca HellerJohn & Lori HermanRobert HexterKen & Carol HochmanAndy & Debbie HoffmannMichael HorvitzSamuel & Eva HorwitzHuntington Benevolent FundRobert & Susan HurwitzSteve KabackSheldon & Judith KaffenWilliam KahnMelvin & Lola KaminsI. Leonard & June KaplanMilton & Linda KaplanArkady & Galina KaplunMaxine KarnsLawrence & Karen KatzPaul Katz KeyBankWilliam D. Kientz IISue KlarreichDavid Klausner & Karen FieldsSandi KleeRobert KleinJeffrey & Sue Ellen KorachEleanor KrongoldSanford KutashMark & Berinthia LeVineStephen & Lillian LevineDennis & Susan LiebermanScott & Carrie LippsRobert & Joan LustigLarry MackCarol ClarkDorothy MacPhersonMacquarie Group FoundationMilton & Tamar Maltz Family FoundationMandel Supporting FoundationsIrwin MannisDaniel & Cathy MarcusRichard & Jane MarcusMichael & Marina MarkovichKen McCarthyStanley & Barbara MeiselJoseph MendlowitzLarry & Barbara MervineLillian MilderBarry & Susan MillerDavid & Kelly MilletPaul L. Millet Lois MorrisDavid & Helen NaguskyDaurine NollMarilyn NudelmanDavid & Hermine OstroSanford & Adrienne Ozan

Beverly PanneePartyLiteCraig & Marla PettiAnthony & Charlene PiconeMarc & Carol PohlMichael PohlScott & Cindy PolsterSteve & Loree PotashLeonard & Heddy RabeAndrew & Adriana RandallKen Rapport & Barbara Messinger-RapportThomas Rarick & Sandra BonnotSandi RigaMark & Susan RingelHarvey & Rosalie RosebaumFred RosenbergDavid & Enid RosenbergSteve & Monica RosenbergCharles & Carole RosenblattJeremy RosenthalEugene RossJeffrey RossJared & Abby RothkopfBarry & Susan RubinFlorence SaigerSalon SourceAaron SaltzmanThomas SammonAlice SayreDonald & Toni ScherzerJared & Diane SchnallIra SchobelHarvey & Diane ScholnickMarvin SchwartzSecure Care Health Systems, Inc.Zelda SegalSteve & Abbie SenderDavid Sherriff & Lori WeinsteinEstate of Betty Mae ShollMargery ShorrSievers Security, Inc.Daniel Simon & Marcy SchwartzPhilip M. Stolarsky RVOC Living TrustDavid & Penny StraussIleen TepperTopsi TurviMort & Gale TuckerTulio & Fabio TuiachDanielle VinokurJay WachsMarsie WallachAnn WayneGerald & Debbie WeinsteinMilton & Elaine WeinsteinEleanor WeismanMark & Mira WeissMichael & Carol WeissStanley & Sally WertheimAbe & Idelle WolfBrian & Diane YoungIgor ZadoyenDan & Ellen ZelmanIn Honor of:Jeff & Marti DavisLawrence & Suellen KadisMarti Davis’ BirthdayGail LiffmanIrwin & Ida Haber for being a Difference MakerDebbie Hoffmann for being a Difference MakerBarbara Bellin Janovitz for being a Diffence MakerSusan LiebermanBradley & Melissa Rothschild’s B’nai MitzvahMurray BerkowitzAlan & Lorin GottliebMaya GrellerLawrence & Ellyn KleinRaf & Gail LefkovicIra & Karen Levinsky

Kenneth LiffmanLeanne MelnickGerald & Marcia RothschildCurt Rubinstein & Diane ParsonChuck & Joan WhitehillJoan SahleyMichael & Caroline CheethamHarvey Siegel for being a Difference MakerSusan LiebermanDoug & Ruth MayersSeth VilenskyAndrew & Melanie HalvorsonHarvey & Sharon RosenbergMiriam WeisbergRandy Kammer & Jeff WollitzDarrell A. Young for being a Difference MakerSandra Zieve for being a Difference MakerSusan LiebermanIn Memory of:Anthony “Tony” BabinFred & Kathy EisnerLaVerne DeRoccoThe Grimaldi FamilyHilde DreyfussDaniel & Paula DreyfussThomas DuquePaul & Michele SwiftMichael GarberLeslie & Miriam MarksLarry GordonSusan ButtonBill NeidusEsther GreeneMark & Shellie NyerYongfang HeDavid & Carol WillenBatya JundefKatherine SoltisJudith KormanTerry BandlerMarc & Bunny Bloch Shirley LewisMichael & Janice LewisDonald LoseMark & Kristine CromwellTed & Erma McGuireRob PecsarThomas ScherrBetty MillerJames MillerAnne Marie, George & Noreen MisencikGeorge A. Misencik Living TrustBarbara MosterJoseph MosterFern & James SandsDebbie SchechtmanRoy SchnarrenbergerKevin & Amanda SaalenBetsy (Elizabeth) ScherWilliam & Katherine BrownJulia SpoffordElaine FreireichJoan Loretta TilowAnthony & Charlene PiconeRobert A. Waterman, Sr.Jill WelshJudith WeidenthalDaniel Tilles Weidenthal Louis WolinskyDavid & Carol Willen2019 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNHarry & Perl BrownAaron GrossABOVE & BEYOND STAFF APPRECIATION FUNDMoshe BergerTillie Coppersmith & Linda WeissIrving Irwin

Shirley KleinLynda Ross & FamilySidney WaldmanDavid & Karen YahrIn Honor of:Dedicated Staff Members that care for our relativesGeorge & Cecilia YarbroughADELE K. WYNBRANDT MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Terry FranconaRob, Jill, Katie & Danny WynbrandtALICE & MORRIE SAYRE MEMORY CARE FUNDIn Memory of:Morrie SayreDonald Sayre & Nancy WurzelALVIN & CAROLE ROCK FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Bill Meltzer’s 90th BirthdayAlvin & Carole RockAlvin & Carole Rock’s AnniversaryJoan PasternakALVIN & CLAIR BARKLEY FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Alvin & Clair Barkley’s 70th Wedding AnniversaryLucy EcksteinJudy HorvitzMildred HorvitzMarc & Carol PohlNancy SchneiderSue SieglerLucy Eckstein’s Milestone BirthdayAlvin & Clair BarkleyIn Memory of:Gijs BuijzeDrew, Rob & David BarkleyEd GoulderAngelyne MathewsNancy WhitmanAlvin & Clair BarkleyALZHEIMER’S FUNDIn Memory of:Elizabeth GeblerThe Amsterdam FamilyANDREW & DEBRA HOFFMANN FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Barbara Bellin Janovitz for being a Difference MakerDarrell A. Young for being a Difference MakerAndy & Debbie HoffmannDebbie Hoffmann for being a Difference MakerIrv & Lynne BerlinerANNELIESE COHN KRASNY FUNDIn Memory of:Almond MoribitoGerald & Michelle GoldbergARNOLD & DORIS GLICK ENDOWMENT FUNDEvan & Katie SchafferBEA & LOUIS SULZER FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:Beatrice SulzerAnthony F. MlakarBETTY B. WEISKOPF MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Henry SchnepsElisheva Wieder’s MotherAvery & Jill Wieder

TributesNOVEMBER 1, 2017 – JANUARY 31, 2018

Tributes November 1, 2017 – January 31, 2018.Donations to Montefiore enhance the lives of our residents, families, staff, volunteers and the community. This list reflects donations received November 1, 2018 – January 31, 2018. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To make a donation in honor or in memory of a special person or milestone event, please call The Montefiore Foundation at 216.910.2350 or visit the Foundation page on our website: montefiorecare.org.

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In Memory of:Jerome BorsteinJerry GoodmanLoretta Borstein z’lMALTZ HOSPICE HOUSE & PALLIATIVE CARE PAVILION FUNDSanford & Eppie ShoreMARDELLE YOUNG ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Mardelle YoungNorman & Cheryl GutmacherMARJORIE & SAMUEL ZLOTNICK HOSPICE FUNDRobert & JoAnn GlickMARJORY L. & RICHARD J. KOBLITZ FUNDKenny & Audrey KoblitzMONTEFIORE FOUNDATION FUNDSteven & Martha HaleMONTEFIORE RABBI’S FUNDHarvey & Sharon RosenbergMarsha WeisbergIn Memory of:Ida RichardFay RosenbergJoseph RosenbergRobert J. RosenbergRobert L. RosenbergDarryl & Glenna RosenbergRHODA TEPLITZKY & HARRIET NEWMAN ENDOWMENT FUNDSanford & Karen TeplitzkyRon & Debbie TeplitzkySHERWOOD & LOIS GOLDFARB FAMILY MUSICAL FUNDSteven & Gail GoldfarbSHIRLEY FELBER MEMORIAL FUNDEdwin & Naomi SingerIn Memory of:Joseph FelberDebra BergerGreg & Erica CowanJoseph & Patricia HaughneyLarry & Suellen KadisMarvin & Carol LaderGary & Laura SaulsonSTAHM FAMILY CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Yongfang HeLouis WolinskyMarcy Stahm, Frank Sieden, & FamiliesVINNEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM FUNDAllen & Idelle BenjaminJoel & Julie FalckGeorge & Bela FischerRebecca LongLinda TirkRuth & Jules Vinney Endowment FundNorman WainIn Honor of:Marilyn Kravitz’s BirthdayDavid KravitzMargie Brown Reimer’s 75th BirthdayEllen LeikenJill Sacks 70th BirthdayMarilyn KravitzIris Edmondson’s Hospice CaregiversDoug & Julie StotlarMarjorie Stern’s 90th BirthdayNorma Maxson

CARLTON COBERT MEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Teena and Carlton CobertBonnie MillenderCAROL & MICHAEL WEISS FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Renee Greller’s daughter’s Bat MitzvahIrwin & Ida Haber for being a Difference MakerDebbie Hoffmann for being a Difference MakerBarbara Bellin Janovitz for being a Difference MakerMarla Petti for being a Difference MakerHarvey Siegel for being a Difference MakerScott Simon for being a Difference MakerDarrell A. Young for being a Difference MakerSandra Zieve for being a Difference MakerMichael & Carol WeissCORRINE WALLENSTEIN HOSPICE FUNDIn Memory of:Willia Mae ColemanPhyllis HallBenedict HowesJoe PaternitiAdam & Jill WallensteinMichael WallensteinScott & Cathy WallensteinMrs. FrankRalph J. FritzMae HersheyAlan KoganMrs. KrispinEric LeiserIris SchneiderScott & Cathy WallensteinDOROTHY & HYMAN SCHWARTZ FAMILY FUNDJames & Deborah GriffinEDITH & ALVIN O. SCHREIBMAN BEREAVEMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Miriam Katz, Bereavement Group FacilitatorLisa DanielsELAINE & DANIEL ROCKER ENDOWMENT FUNDLeonard GoldsteinEMILY & SETH VILENSKY FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Dan & Ellen Zelman’s Daughter’s WeddingSeth & Emily VilenskyFANNIE & MILLY CADKIN ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Sally Ziff’s 90th BirthdaySteven & Debbie HarsteinJon & Agi HartsteinSteve & Alicia MillerGENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDEstate of Shirley BlauJOSEPH & ESTHER JAFFE MEMORIAL FUNDMichael & Laura JaffeLAWRENCE BLUMENTHAL HOSPICE FUNDFlora BlumenthalLORETTA & JEROME BORSTEIN SUCCAH FUNDIn Honor of:Bernice Abrams’ Speedy RecoveryLoretta Borstein z’l SPRING 2018 • 9

Marianne Tepper 70th BirthdayMarilyn KravitzIn Memory of:Carmella AugustaBrenda, Carol & SarahPatrick J. BuynackCatherine FiorelloRadwin Inc.Stephen & Cynthia ThomasPeter & Gail TichyLeeta BensonWilliam & Laura CodyGary & Deborah KelmProgressive Capital ManagementAndy & Margo OpilaSteve & Abbie SenderPhil & Rachel ThorntonNick & Eileen ViscoWarren Zahler & Katherine KrauseJacqueline BottenhoferMarilyn KravitzEdward BroidyHerbert & Rhoda AginShirley BaschSue BlackSuzanne BlazarKaren ChamberlainJanis Arlen DeVito Sheldon & Marilyn GersonBernard & Shirley GordonEileen HoicowitzPhyllis LevineSteven & Joanne LevineSusan LiebermanFran MorrisJerald & Julie MossDavid & Hermine OstroPhyllis RotmanLinda SieganRonald & Loramae SimkoffRuth Simon, Tom Potton, Alison & Michelle Potton-SimonGloria SloanHarry & Pam TepperBob & Joyce YoungLinni CoeSusan ButtonWilliam S. CohenDon & Deb SouthardJay & Linda WeissNorman CoxJack & Susan GilsonRobert ElbazDaniel & Marcy Simon Helen EmermanShirley GoldbergRobert EvansHighland Heights City CouncilDebra O’NeillGreg & Robin StanishRonald & Debbie WynneElizabeth GeblerConstance CainLydia ChamplinGreg & Vicki HarrisonRobert & Virginia KrantzJohn & Theresa McCurdyLaw Offices of Susan Priest RichlakDavid & Lois TooleFlorence KellnerBetty BloomfieldThomas FabekJoshua KramerIvan KramerSharon LaveThe Lavine FamilyKay PolsterTerry RollinsHinda Saul & FamilyDennis LemmChagrin Falls Faternal Order of Eagles 2436Bonnie Morosi

Daniel LetizioShirley AbeleThe Brickner FamilyBarb GaliczGCA Services Group, Inc.Don & Linda HustedPeter & Mary KristensenNancy MillerRon & Susan MillerMarlaine MohundroLloyd & Patricia ParrJacklyn StichCarter & Georgine WeloCharles & Chris WiegandEsther LewisAlice SayreDonald LoseKenston Middle School StaffRay & Juliet SchmidlinJudith Ann RosenbergBarbara AppelDorothy AshersonBob BedardNeil & Gail BlumHarold & Janet CovittRobert & Sara DvorinSheryl ErlichmanMarcy EsenwineMark & Judy FeingoldSherry FixlerMaria GiannirakisMyron & Bernice Goldstein & FamilyBrad, Dori & Libby HoicowitzRobert & Merle KiwiDavid & Valerie LeitmanMarshall & Carolyn LeitmanJoy LeventhalMartin & Joyce LevinKeith & Nancy LibmanRenee LiebermanTheresa MarkowitzLarry & Barbara MervineGrant Milliron, Jeff Devito & Simon DeviRon & Judith NeugerJoshua Polster & Eliana LeVine & FamilyRichard & Joanne ProberBill ProperJeff & Sue RichRich’s Towing & ServiceJoel & Michelle RosenbergTena RosnerHarris & Sheryl RothJerry & Sharon SchmelzerDominic & Michele ScoccolaAlan & Sheila ScolnickJoseph & Marla ShafranBob & Susan ShapiroJeanne Shatten & Larry OscarLinda SloopeAndrew Suhar Alan & Ronna TreinishIeda WarshayMilton WeinsteinJay & Linda WeissJim & Eileen WilkoffStan & Charlene WingerAbe & Idelle WolfWarren Zahler & Katherine KrauseSandy ZieveGerald RubensteinMike & Alison ArkinLarry & Susan EllisonRonald & Lisa GolovanSanford & Elaine JaffeBarbara PeskinHoward & Elisa RabbStan & Charlene WingerIrving SilberArthur & Lynda RosensonHoward StoneGary & Susan WintersEllen TeitelbaumMel Wolk & Betty Fishman

Albert WagerAnonymousIrv & Lynne BerlinerJohn CarneyJeff & Julie CristalMichael & Amy DiamantMarilyn FirestoneRobert HeiserPeter & Julie RaskindJoseph & Marla ShafranMarc Alan Silverstein Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLPKen & Donna WirtVOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUNDIn Honor of:Harriet AdelsteinVella Hammer & Jim KeelerHarvey & Irene Bernstein’s 50th Wedding AnniversaryAnnette FineDonna Goodman & George DillworthNancy HonigJim Kups & Denise PeaseRon & Debbie Melser & FamilyWEILS FUNDIn Memory of:Arthur LebBuckingham, Doolittle & BurroughsAnthony & Megan CiavarellaSam & Rina FrankelRonald & Diane GlazerRonald & Lisa GolovanPeggy GriffithJoan HabermanJeff & Suzanne HalmLarry & Esther HexterJim & Gale JacobsohnNancy LevyHenry & Suzy MazurMel & Joyce RubinAnnette SevelJeff SlesnickJudith Kopit “Pat” KoblentzResMed Corp. – Mid-South TeamRoy SchaboMadeline BakerLisa BeusDennis & Madeline BlockPaulette CutujianWayne & Pam DriscollPete SchaboEd, Lori, & Belle WeberWorthington Schools Transportation DepartmentWEILS MEMORY CARE PAVILION FUNDSteve & Jennifer FishmanWEILS STAFF APPRECIATION FUNDMichael & Doris ArnovitzMartha BaroneWayne HosmerThe Janosek FamilyNancy KatzDonald & Anneliese LongDorothy MacPhersonMolly MalakRosemary O’BrienIrving RothenbergRichard RowlinsonJoseph & Laura RushtonHerbert TalsmaConstance WhiteWILLENSKY RESIDENCE FUNDPaul & Kim PessesIn Honor of:Susan LiebermanDebbie RothschildSteve & Judy WillenskyRaf & Gail Lefkovic

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Caregiver Education and Support GroupMONTEFIORE PRESENTS A MONTHLY, COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAM

FOUR SPRING DATES: TUESDAYS, 5-6 PM

Tuesdays, March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5 at Montefiore

March 6 – April 17, 2018 (no meeting April 3)

Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7pm • MontefioreMiriam Katz, MSSA, LISW-S, will facilitate the group.For more information or to register, contact Miriam Katz at 216.910.2796 or at mkatz@montefiorecare.org.

JOURNEY THROUGH WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

GriefA Six-Week Bereavement Support Group

The non-denominational education and support group is sponsored by Vinney Hospice of Montefiore, The Edith and Alvin O. Schreibman Bereavement Support Group Fund of The Montefiore Foundation with assistance from Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz.

Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute 2018From left: Seth Vilensky, Montefiore president and CEO, Susan Lieberman, Montefiore director of marketing, keynote speaker Dr. Charles Modlin, president of the Cleveland Clinic medical staff, kidney transplant surgeon and urologist and executive director of the Clinic’s Minority Men’s Health Center with Rabbi Joel Chazin, Montefiore chaplain

Around the Home Residents and guests enjoyed a fun, musical afternoon featuring Shining Stars!Board member Dan Zelman with Kate Klika, Maddy Wanke and Adriana Holst and Board Chair Ira Goffman

Volunteers Giftwrap at Beachwood Place and Raise Important Funds for Residents!

Diane Young, Jackie Lurie and Cindy Polster

Jamie Grauer and Adele Sheftel

Feeling burnt out from caregiver stress or alone in your journey with no one to lean on? Do you have questions about what is coming next and how to deal with it? We’re here for you!

Come to Montefiore’s monthly Caregiver Education and Support Group to receive tips on how to cope and how to receive support as a caregiver.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Kristen Morelli, director, memory care and resident life, at 216.910.2323 or email kmorelli@montefiorecare.org.

Presented by Dementia Expert

Dr. Lori Stevic-RustABPP, Clinical Health Psychologist and dementia program advisor for Montefiore and The Weils

Volunteers Attend Lunch and Learn About “The Conversation Project” An educational afternoon was recently held for volunteers to learn about The Conversation Project. The program was led by Melanie Sunderland, Vinney hospice chaplain and project coordinator.From left: Bonnie Stout, Ed Silver, Gary Petler and Steve Fox

THANK YOU ALL!

Mazel Tov to Montefiore resident David Ramser upon his recent completion of the Mishna Berurah (codified Jewish laws for daily living). Although faced with many life challenges, he reached his goal even as he moved into Montefiore. He began learning one page of the Mishnah Berurah daily after his daughter was born, while living on an Air Force base in New Mexico. For the next 20 years he continued learning a page of the Mishnah Berurah each day.

Mazel Tov David Ramser

Rabbi Akiva Feinstein with David Ramser

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Life Enrichment Team: Iuliia Marshall – 216.910.2588 • Josie Love – 216.910.2590 • Latasha Jackson – 216.910.2591

March 2018 Highlight Events

Wednesday, March 14 Mile’s Happy Hour 2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium.......................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • March 10 Dennis Ford

Entertains • March 17 MVP Ice Cream Social

with The Women’s Step Up Choir

• March 24 MVP Ice Cream Social with Sam Fosh

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Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • March 4 Irwin Weinberg • March 11 Classical Movie • March 18 Fred Sivillo Entertains• March 25 Stepping Out with

Linda

April 2018 Highlight Events

Wednesday, April 25Outback Ray Zoo Show2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium.......................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • April 14 Bill Newman

Entertains• April 21 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Greg Piscura • April 28 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Eugene Ross.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • April 8 Park Synagogue• April 15 The Temple-Tifereth

Israel • April 22 Steve Greenman • April 29 Valentina & Shawn

Entertain

May 2018 Highlight Events

Saturday Entertainment 2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • May 12 Emily Dorland

Entertains• May 19 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Dennnis Ford• May 26 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Sam Fosh.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• May 6 Peter Taverns &

James Love• May 13 Mother’s Day Tea• May 27 Stars, Stripes, Songs

& Stories with Steve Willensky

June 2018 Highlight Events

Wednesday, June 20Mile’s Happy Hour2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium.......................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • June 9 Ron Sluga • June 16 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Bill Newman • June 23 MVP Ice Cream Social

with Eugene Ross• June 30 Steve Greenman.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium • June 3 Fred Barringer• June 10 Ilya Shteyndler • June 17 Valentina &

Shawn Fink• June 24 Stepping Out

*All programs subject to change

HAPPENINGS THIS SPRING

MONDAYSBingo 2:15 pmMaltz Auditorium..........................................................

TUESDAYSReiki 10:30 amUnits

Memorial Service to Remember Loved OnesLed by Rabbi Joel Chazin11 am • Tuesdays Maltz ChapelMarch 27 • May 29 June 26

SATURDAYSShabbat Services10:30 amMaltz Chapel

Fairmount Temple Mitzvah Corp2:30 pmFirst Saturday of each monthMaltz Auditorium

MVP Ice Cream Social2:30 pmThird and fourth Saturday of every monthMaltz Auditorium

W E E K L Y R E S I D E N T E V E N T S A R O U N D T H E H O M EWEDNESDAYSSing-A-Long 10:30 amMaltz Auditorium

Wednesday Entertainment2:30 pm Maltz Auditorium

Monthly Resident Birthday Party with Joel Scigliano2:30 pm March 7 • April 4 May 2 • June 6Maltz Auditorium

Bingo4:15 pmSecond and fourth Wednesday of every month Maltz Auditorium

FRIDAYSMen’s Club2:30 pmArts and Crafts Room

Cliff Meister Entertains3:45 pm Units

Shabbat Services4:30 pmMaltz Chapel

THURSDAYSMusic Therapy with Marilou 2 pm First Thursday: Mandel 3 LoungeSecond Thursday: Mandel 2 Lounge

Resident Council2:30 pmThird Thursday of each month Arts & Crafts Room

Food Committee 3:30 pm Third Thursday of each monthArts & Crafts Room

Non-profit organizationU.S. Postage

PAIDCleveland, OhioPermit No. 3874

Montefiore HomeOne David N. Myers ParkwayBeachwood, Ohio 44122-1101

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Join us for our

136th Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

7 pm • Maltz Auditorium

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FOR DETAILS

Important NumbersAdministration . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2658Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2202Beauty/Barber Salon . . . . . 216.910.2478Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2554Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2533Dietitian Manager . . . . . . . 216.910.2611Dining Services/Kitchen (Kosher Supervisor) . . . . . 216.910.2570/2680Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2633Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2483Home Care/Private Care . . 216.910.2487Hospice/Palliative Care. . . . 216.910.2650Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2676Life Enrichment . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2588Medicaid Liaison . . . . . . . . 216.910.2476Medicare/Managed Care Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2644/2553Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2323Posh Nosh Café. . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2480Reception Desk/Lobby . . . . 216.360.9080Rehab Therapy . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2540Resident Advocate . . . . . . . 216.910.2477Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2741/2566The Weils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440.543.4221The Weils Rehab Pavilion. . . 440.996.0511

F R E E & O P E N T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y !

Thinking about moving yourself or a loved one? Then this presentation is for you! Hear from these expert panelists and industry leaders talking about senior living options, real estate updates, moving & transitioning solutions and estate liquidations.

PANELISTS INCLUDE:• Ivy Kopit, The Weils, manager of senior living admissions and community relations• Laura Armbruster, owner, Smooth Transitions• Inna Muravin and Anastasiya Strugatsky, IM Realty Group/Keller Williams

Hors d’oeuvres will be served. To register, please contact Ivy Kopit at 440.996.0504 or ikopit@theweils.org.

The Full Solution to Right Sizing!THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 • 5-6:30 PM • THE WEILS

The Weils received a PERFECT SURVEY for the third year in a row from the Ohio Department of HealthA Montefiore Senior Community

16695 Chillicothe RoadChagrin Falls, OH 44023theweils.org