Americans may think they are planning for retirement, but many

are failing to prepare for the unexpected events

that could come their way, a new MetLife study says.

“Best-Case Strategies for a Flexible Retirement: Thinking about Retirement in Uncertain Times” classifies types of retirement planners and gives examples of the most successful among them. According to the study, success depends on people’s ability to imagine, anticipate and prepare for the circumstances that are beyond their control. There are ten types of retirement plannners. Which one are you?n Snoozers don’t think about

future risks at all. Future risks are not on their radar screens.n Active Resisters “choose to

snooze” or ignore information about future risks.n Immobilized Worriers

understand future risks, but worry prevents them from acting.n Oversleepers are late in their

planning, and may regard their action windows as “come and

gone,” an excuse not to act.n Wood Knockers rely on

hope over realism. Somehow, things will “work out.”n Plan B-ers hold on to a

contingency plan as a protection against trouble ahead. That Plan B may be a “plan” in name only.n Realists use the lessons of

past experience, either theirs or others, to think about the future.n Stewers and Brewers take a

while to make decisions. Stewers may fuss and fret, while Brewers play with ideas and planning strategies.n Compromisers think

about both today and tomorrow, balancing current needs against future risks.n Preemptive Planners strive

to preempt future risks, or at least their consequences.

Ideally, we should all strive to be Preemptive Planners – self-reliant people who think about the future, anticipate the unexpected, gather information – and take action! Those who live at Laurel Lake certainly fit this description.

Don’t hit the snooze button on your future independence! Now is the time to move forward with a smart plan for the future – one that could include Laurel Lake.

When it comes to retirement planning, are you a Snoozer or a Planner?

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of Laurel Lake Retirement Community.

Please submit suggestions to:Laurel Lake Living, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson OH 44236(330)650-2100 / www.laurellake.org / info@laurellake.org

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Equal Opportunity in both housing and employment. Laurel Lake is part of theCatholic Health Partners family of senior living and healthcare organizations.

A lifestyle with all the advantages

Fall 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

When It Comes toRetirement, Are You aSnoozer or a Planner?

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Fall Discovery TourPAGE 3

Laurel Lake Offers MajorDiscounts on Select Homes

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The Art of VolunteeringPAGE 4

Summer FunPAGE 7

Distance Learningwith University Circle

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Laurel Lake Breaks Groundfor $2.3 Million Crown

Center ExpansionPAGE 10

HappeningsPAGE 11

It’s Cool to Be FairPAGE 12

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Join us for aDiscovery Tour!

Fall Discovery Tour - October 18 & 19 at 2 PMFind out why Laurel Lake is one of the most respected and “best value”

retirement communities in the country! Start your tour with light refreshments as our Resident “Experts” share their experiences. Take a Walking Tour of the Commons, including the Pool & Fitness Center,

Pub, Library, Greenwood Grille and more. Enjoy a scenic shuttle tour of our 150-acre campus with a stop at our featured Villa. Get an exclusive

“peek” into select apartment styles and personalized design options. Learn about Laurel Lake’s refundable residency options, and how Type A “Extensive” Life Care can protect your assets, secure peace of mind, offer

tax advantages and limit your future costs, including long-term care.

Space is limited. To reserve your seats, please call 1-866-650-2100 today.

Holiday Walk - December 6 at 2 PMCelebrate the Season at Laurel Lake, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Enjoy festive treats,

live music, and walking tours of the Commons and featured homes. To RSVP, call 1-866-650-2100.

If you’d like to get MORE out of retirement living, while paying LESS for a Laurel Lake home, our community has some exciting news to share.

For a limited time, Laurel Lake is offering substantial discounts on the entrance fees for specific Two-Bedroom Apartments. This limited-time offer could help you save as much as 20% in entrance fees for select floorplans!

Call the Welcome Center at 1-866-650-2100 today to schedule a personal tour, and learn more about the types of residences covered in this special promotion. The most popular home styles and locations will be reserved quickly – don’t delay!

Laurel Lake offers major discounts onselect homes

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Some people are good at making art. Others are good at making art come alive for hundreds of museum visitors each year. As a docent for the Akron Art Museum, Margaret Fissinger fits in this last category.

For Margaret and her husband Bill, volunteering got even better after they moved to Laurel Lake from Hanover, NH in 2004.

“We have more freedom, since we don’t have to worry about

household chores,” she says.Always passionate about

art, Margaret first served as a docent at the Art Institute of Chicago, and then at the Hood Museum of Dartmouth College where her husband was a development officer. In her spare time as she and Bill raised six children, “I audited every art history course they offered!” Margaret laughs.

When the couple moved back to Ohio, one of the first things Margaret did was to head over to the Akron Art Museum and knock on the head curator’s door. The museum itself was closed

for construction, undergoing a transformation that would triple the museum’s size and garner major architectural awards. Margaret hadn’t even seen the collection yet. “But the curator said she’d love to have me. I was soon trained and put to work.”

Margaret started by doing outreach in the schools, taking art reproductions to share and discuss with students. When the museum re-opened in 2007 to critical acclaim, she and the other docents were soon flooded with requests to guide groups of adults and children through the collections and traveling exhibits.

O F VO Lu n T E E R i n Gthe Art

Margaret Fissinger pauses for a quick photo with staffers Alison Caplan and Stephanie Brewer at the Akron Art Museum.

“I love it!” Margaret raves. “It’s a great way to stay active and meet new people. The collections are mostly modern, and you will never be bored!”

Laurel Lakers are reaping the benefits of Margaret’s enthusiasm. She regularly leads guided tours for fellow residents. Recently they viewed the works of M.C. Escher and Norman Rockwell. In September, this busy lady will take another group through “Kaleidoscope Quilts,” the dazzling works of quiltmaker Paula Nadelstern.

And for those who can’t easily get to the museum? No problem, says Margaret.

“I started a group that

meets regularly at Laurel Lake, using Powerpoint and slides provided by the museum. Everyone can experience and respond to the power of art.” She also takes art programs to local groups upon request.

In her spare time, Margaret and her therapy dog, Moxie, visit with Crown Center residents. She and Bill, both strong in their Catholic faith, help with services and take communion to residents. Bill helps to organize the Men’s Spiritual Luncheon and serves on the Laurel Lake and Laurel Lake Foundation boards, and the Green Team.

“For us, volunteering is a way of life,” Margaret asserts.

If you love to volunteer, you’ll be in good company at Laurel Lake. According to Volunteer Committee chair Claire Truesdale, residents of the active lifestyle community donated almost 20,000 hours of service in 2010 – that’s five hundred 40-hour work weeks!

Laurel Lakers joined 62.8 million other Americans who served almost 8.1 billion hours last year, according to the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. America’s volunteers provided services valued at $173 billion to the nation.

Doing her homeworkLongtime Hudson resident

Shirley Veale admits she had an ulterior motive for volunteering at Laurel Lake, long before she ever moved in.

“I was checking the place out!” Shirley laughs. “I wanted to see how Laurel Lake treats people.”

So, while she was on the wait list for a new apartment, Shirley volunteered Tuesdays in Crown Center. There she visited with residents, read to them, even provided pet care on occasion.continued on page 6

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“I must admit, I was pleased,” Shirley says. “The care I witnessed between residents and staff touched me.”

No stranger to volunteering, Shirley has worked to support Blossom, the Cleveland Orchestra and Hudson EMS over the years. Now, when she’s not busy golfing, taking piano lessons or playing bridge, Shirley serves as a TLC Caregiver and informal “chauffeur,” occasionally driving residents to church or medical appointments as needed.

Oh, and she walks dogs, too. Jitterbug, a 9-year-old sheltie who lives with her “companion

person” in Crown Center, enjoys brisk walks through the campus daily thanks to Shirley and a host of pet care volunteers.

“My days are busy and rewarding,” Shirley smiles. “It’s good to know that I’m able to help others.”

The eyes have itDick & Thelma Leppo have

lived at Laurel Lake for twelve years, but this amazing duo shows no signs of slowing down.

Thelma cooked for a hot meal program in Kent for years, and now lends her creative ideas to

Laurel Lake’s Dining Committee. Dick and fellow resident Ed Lutz collect new and gently used clothing for a county clothing center. Dick is also active on the Building & Grounds and Gardening Committees at Laurel Lake, cheerfully operating the Bobcat equipment provided by his family tool rental business to complete landscaping and trailbuilding projects on schedule.

The Leppos also have a project near and dear to their hearts: Bringing modern eye care to the poorest populations of Latin

America. Dick and Thelma have volunteered for decades with EyeCare International, a nonprofit that brings ophthalmology, optometry and optical services to those in need. They’ve taken more than a dozen trips to Honduras, Nicaragua,

Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. Nowadays, they focus primarily on helping to collect, clean and label glasses for the mission while others do the traveling. A recent mission to La Libertad served 4,358 people.

“We know how lucky we are to have access to doctors in this country,” Thelma shares. “For us, the eyeglass project is a way that we can give back.”

Meet you at the FairSome people stumble upon

volunteer opportunities, while others may need to do some investigating to find the right match, says Claire Truesdale.

Exploring your own interests is a good place to start. Ask friends where they volunteer, check with your church or community center, or try Search.gov, a national online clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities.

Friends of Laurel Lake are also invited to attend the Laurel Lake Volunteer Fair on Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

“There are more than 150 ways that Laurel Lake residents, family and friends can give back and get involved here,” says Claire. “The right opportunity is just waiting for you.”

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Summer fun! 1 At the Priority Club Luau

in June, Charlotte Banzer

and Diana Brooks

offer a toast with piña

coladas. 2 Wait List

members Tom and

Gretchen Green look

forward to joining

our community.

3 PC members

gather to socialize

before dinner. 4 Wait List

members Ruth and David

Walker have since moved

to Laurel Lake! 5 Talented

singer, songwriter and

Dining team member Derek

Kroeze serenades residents

and guests at Pub Night on

Greenwood Patio. 6

Mary Kay Clevenger

and Ruth Joslyn

listen appreciatively.

7 Chelsi George and

Michelle Gran tend

the bar. 8 Family

members are always

welcome to join the

fun. 9 Polly

Zegiob and

Jack Spelman

enjoy the

pre-dinner

entertainment.

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Laurel Lake and University Circle, Inc. will offer the following programs this Fall, connecting you to world-class museums

and educational institutions via live videoconferencing. Funding is provided by a grant from the Laurel Lake Foundation. To register for a class, call Julie at 1-866-650-2100. Visit Laurel Lake online at www.laurellake.org for new program listings throughout the year.

n “Back to Basics: Climate Change” – Sept. 28 @ 2:00 PM. Live from Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The words “climate change” and “global warming” are everywhere, but what do they really mean? Nathan Taxel, Outdoor Education Specialist, leaves politics at the door to focus on what is universally agreed upon (among climate scientists) and what is not. Potential

effects on the economy, environment, health and food supply will also be explored.

n “Climate Change & Human Health: Heat Waves, Zoonoses & More” – Oct. 3 @ 3:30 PM. Live from Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Climate change can increase temperatures and raise sea levels, but how might these changes affect your health? Heat waves, changing animal habitats (zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to humans), water scarcity and extreme weather events will be explored by Dr. Ellen Wells, Coordinator, Center for Environmental Health & Human Ecology.

n “Ocean Acidification: The Marine World & Rising CO2” – Oct. 10 @ 3:30 PM. Live from the Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH. The world’s oceans absorb 1/3 of CO2 emitted by burning fossil fuels. As CO2 dissolves in seawater,

the water becomes more acidic, compromising the ability of mollusks, plankton, corals and other animals to produce the shells needed to survive. View research footage and interview an ocean researcher.

n “Women Who Rocked the 60’s” –

Oct. 12 @ 7:00 PM. Live from The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In the 1960s, the music of women rockers paralleled the changing world around them. From polished “girl groups” to authoritative singer-songwriters and counterculture rockers, artists like Carole King, The Supremes, The Shangri-Las, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, and Joni Mitchell claimed the world of rock and roll as their own. This class looks at sound, lyrics, performance and the shifting cultural

standards for women.

n “Killing in the Name of Identity: 9/11 and Other Massive Traumas – Oct. 14 @ 1:00 PM. Ten years after 9/11, the Cleveland Council on World Affairs brings Dr. Vamik Volkan to Cleveland to discuss the psychology of terrorism. Prior to the evening event, he offers a preview via live videoconference at Laurel Lake. An Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at University of Virginia and a renowned international expert on psychoanalytical understanding of terrorism, Dr. Volkan has worked

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in many countries over 30 years, bringing “enemy” representatives together for unofficial dialogue and speaking with world political leaders. He developed new theories about large-group psychology and suggested new strategies for peaceful co-existence. His work has earned him four Nobel Peace Prize nominations (2005-2008), supported by letters from over 25 countries. Dr. Volkan has held many important positions in international research and academia, and has authored or co-authored 42 books and published over 400 scientific papers.

n “Ohio’s Civil War Soldiers” – Oct. 24 @ 3:30 PM. Live from Western Reserve Historical Society. Ohio had the highest percentage of population enlisted in the military of any union state, totaling 320,000. Casualties numbered more than 10% of all the Buckeyes in uniform during the war. Using uniforms, equipment, photos, documents and artifacts, participants will learn what life was like for a Civil War soldier, and learn individual stories of Ohio’s soldiers.

n “Music of the Civil War” – Oct. 31 @ 3:30 PM. Join M.J. Albacete, Director of the Canton Museum of Art, for an on-site lecture at Laurel Lake. Robert E. Lee once remarked that without music, there would have been no army. Martial airs, rallying songs, hymns of faith and love influenced everything from recruitment drives to the tide of battle. Not only was music a major source of entertainment at home and in the camps, it was also a way to give voice to feelings that words alone often could not express.

n “Lady Soul: The Life and Music of Aretha Franklin” – Oct. 31 @ 7:00 PM. Live from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Join a weeklong celebration telling the story of

the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In conjunction with the Museum’s latest special exhibit, “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power,” the Museum will honor Franklin’s work and her enduring influence.

n “Civil War Soldier’s Lives: Union & Confederate” – Nov. 7 @ 3:30 PM. Live from Fort Mifflin on the Delaware. The North and South fought the Civil War, but the sides were far apart in many more ways than miles and political ideology. More American soldiers died in the Civil War than WWII, Korea and Viet Nam combined. Weapons were more modern than the Revolutionary War, but not much. See the Civil War soldier as you have never seen him before, and examine the differences between the two armies and why the “War Between the States” was fought.

n “The Digital Generation Comes of Age” – Nov. 14 @ 1:00 PM. Town Hall of Cleveland brings New York Times columnist

David Pogue to Cleveland for an evening program at the Ohio Theater. Earlier in the day, Mr. Pogue offers a preview via live videoconference at Laurel Lake. Mr. Pogue is technology columnist for the New York Times and Scientific American, and an Emmy-award winning technology correspondent for CBS News. He wrote or co-wrote seven “For Dummies” books, beginning with the #1 best-selling Macs for Dummies. He has written 120 humorous computer books in his Missing Manuals series, and arranges Broadway musicals.

n “The Story of Pro Football” – Nov. 28 at 3:30 PM. The Pro

Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio brings you the history of the sport, with priceless artifacts and historic photos, documents and footage. Learn about Northeast Ohio’s historic ties to pro football in this highly interactive program.

n “Women Who Rock Fashion” – Dec. 7 @ 7:00 PM. Live from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Special guest lecture with Dr. Mary Davis, Chair, Department of Music at Case Western Reserve University. This program explores the ways in which women artists have pushed the boundaries of musical expression, image and fashion. n “Capitol Steps: The Lighter Side of Politics” – Dec. 12 @ 1:00 PM. Town Hall of Cleveland brings the Capitol Steps to Ohio Theatre on Dec. 12 for an evening performance. Earlier that day, join cast members via live videoconference at Laurel Lake for a preview. The Capitol Steps are congressional staffers who put the “mock” in democracy, recording over 30 albums, including Desperate Housemembers and a special holiday release, Barackin’ Around the Christmas Tree. The Steps have appeared on NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS and NPR. They have performed for the last five Presidents.

n “African American Trailblazers” – Dec. 19 @ 3:30 PM. Live from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, learn about African American pioneers, from Charles Follis in 1904 to modern day players and coaches.

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Laurel Lake breaks ground for $2.3 million Crown Center expansion project

On September 14, Laurel Lake broke ground for a $2.3 million expansion of the community’s 75-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, Crown Center.

Honored guests included the Most Rev. Roger Gries, OSB, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, along with city leaders, the Hudson Ministerial Association, Catholic Health Partners, Laurel Lake residents, staff, family and friends.

Nestled in the heart of Laurel Lake, Crown Center provides advanced therapy and restorative programs so residents can quickly recover after an injury or surgery – at little extra cost, thanks to their Life Care contract – and get back to their homes and normal routines as soon as possible.

The expansion is a major part of Laurel Lake’s long-range plan to enhance campus health and wellness amenities. When

completed in 2012, the “new and improved” Crown Center will have the flexibility to offer up to 75 private rooms. Semi-private rooms will still be available for residents who prefer them.

The 12,800 sq. ft. addition will add 25 new private rooms with bathrooms, a stylish family lounge, dining and meeting areas, and a second courtyard bringing in more natural light. A beautiful new porte-cochère at Crown Center’s main entrance is also planned. The project will be funded entirely by a combination of Laurel Lake capital reserve and private donations through the Laurel Lake Foundation.

RDL Architects of Shaker Heights and The Krill Co. of Cleveland are designers and builders for the project. Both are respected regional experts in senior living and healthcare environmental design.

Happenings

here’s a sampling of events that residents are enjoying this fall.

indicates a coming event is open to guests. sign-up is required.

Call (330) 650-2100 FOR DETAILS.

Wynton Marsalis September 20 Tuesday Musical presents Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at Lincoln Center

Orchestra at E.J. Thomas.

Kaleidescope Quilts September 22

Residents tour the dazzling quilts of Paula Nadelstern

at Akron Art Museum.

Parade of Bands October 1

Loud is good! Hudson High School and other top local bands to be featured in this annual showcase.

African Elephant Crossing October 3 The Cleveland Zoo’s new state-of-the-art elephant habitat has become a model for zoos across America.

Welshfield Inn October 11 A stagecoach stop in 1840’s Ohio and Underground Railroad stop during the Civil War, the Welshfield Inn in Burton is now a Diner’s Choice Top 10 Restaurant and the next stop for the Laurel Lake Lunch Bunch.

Opera’s Greatest Moments October 15 Star Dina Kuznetsova, the Akron Symphony & Symphony Chorus perform Rossini, Verdi, and Wagner.

Yuja Wang, Piano October 18 Tuesday Musical brings Chinese classical pianist Yuja Wang to E.J.

Laurel Lake Discovery Tours October 18 & 19, 2:00 PM To reserve seats for Laurel Lake’s autumn tour of homes, call Julie at 1-866-650-2100.

“Climate Change” October 19 A field trip to Cleveland Museum of

Natural History, including the PNC SmartHome.

Henri Matisse October 26 @ 7:00PM Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman speaks on the modernist French painter.

Georges Seurat November 10 @ 7:00 Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman presents this French neoimpressionist.

Ben, Beethoven and Brahms November 12 Guest conductor Benjamin Zander and the Akron Symphony at E.J.

Joshua Roman, Cello November 16Tuesday Musical presents this “classical rock star” at E.J Thomas Hall.

Laurel Lake Holiday Walk December 6 @ 2:00 PM Explore Laurel Lake, all “dressed up” for the Holidays! To RSVP, call Julie at 1-866-650-2100.

Cleveland Stadium Tour Date to be announcedLaurel Lakers will go deeper into Cleveland Browns Stadium than anyone without a helmet.

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It’s cool to be fair!The world is coming to Laurel Lake for the6th Annual Fair Trade Boutique on Friday,October 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A widevariety of eco-friendly, fairly traded jewelry,coffees, artwork, home décor, toys and other handmade items from artisans and farmers living indeveloping countries will be available for purchase.Laurel Lake has invited organizations representingartisan groups in more than 30 countries throughoutAfrica, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. Thisyear’s partner groups include the Interfaith Councilfor Peace in the Middle East, Ten Thousand Villages,Janet Rhodes Brings You Fair Trade, and manymore. Proceeds from the sale will help hundreds offamilies earn a living wage. Get an early start onyour holiday shopping – stop by and browse!