October 2016 Every day with quality care

119 Jari Drive Johnstown, PA 15904 • 814-262-9600 • www.alucp.org

Helping people live independently — Every day with quality care

In The Area

Oct 1 Brews & Blues in the Valley

Oct 8-9 Bedford Fall Foliage Festival

Oct 14-16 Fort Ligonier Days

Oct 15-16 Bedford Pumpkinfest

Oct 22 Somerset Historical Halloween

Oct 25 Johnstown Halloween Parade | 7PM

Oct 31 HALLOWEEN!

Activities Program

Oct 5 Best of Friends Horse Farm

10:00AM-12:30PM | Jari Drive

Oct 7 Speaker: CORE (Organ Donation)

9:30AM-1:30PM | Hollidaysburg Library

Oct 12 Speaker: Fire Department

10:00AM-12:00PM | Somerset Towers

Oct 19 Speaker : To Be Determined

11:30AM– 3:30PM | Jari Drive

Oct 21 Speaker: To Be Determined

9:30AM-1:30PM | Hollidaysburg Library

Did you know: Both consumers and caregivers are

eligible to nominate someone they think deserves

Employee of the Month?

To nominate a caregiver you love and respect,

call the office at 814-262-9600 Ext. 1555 or

email Lori at LPavic@alucp.org

All nominations are due BY All nominations are due BY Oct 7th!Oct 7th!

*For more details about this free program,

call Joyce Bowers at 814-262-9600 Ext. 1501

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a

resolution designating the week beginning September 11th as “National Direct

Support Professional Recognition Week.” This year’s resolution marks the

ninth consecutive year of recognition by the U.S. Senate for this essential

workforce! To celebrate this important week, Unlimited Care randomly chose a

$25 gift card winner each day of the week and also planned and organized an

appreciation picnic at DelGrosso’s Park on September

17th! About 350 staff and family members showed up for

food, face-painting, rides, and basket giveaways. All of the

baskets that were chanced off were donated by in-office

staff members or supportive community members.

Our dearest DCW’s — THANK YOU, a million times,

for all you do!

CAREGIVERS OF THE MONTH!

2015 Sept | BEA SANGVIENWONG

Oct | KIM MUNYON Nov | SAVANNAH MAUL Dec | AMANDA ORRIS

2016 Jan | SONJA MILLER

Feb | VANESSA SHEEHAN Mar | HALEY EDWARDS Apr | VIOLA OVERTON

May | TODD HALL June | CRYSTAL SUMMY

July | BRITTANY HAROLD Aug | RENEE AUCKERMAN

-Jane’s Stromboli & Pie Sale-

Orders due Oct. 3 | Delivered Oct. 11

GIFT CARD WINNERS!

Jodie Kelly Pamela Gunby Bill Stringent

Jessica Christner Donna Brant

Amber Ellis holds many different titles in her life, from caregiver to

Office Assistant and photographer to mom, she is a busy lady! Amber

joined the office staff about three weeks ago and looks forward to

helping out our DCWs because she knows, first-hand, what the job

entails. Amber is a quick learner with a

bubbly, refreshing personality. When she’s

not working, she loves to spend time with

her family and do photography. She looks

forward to a long-term position here

helping the agency become a better, more

relatable place to work.

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Checks will be mailed

on October 7th! New sign-up forms will be

mailed at the end of September.

Have a story, picture, or question? Write to the Editor!

Email us at Newsletter@alucp.org

}Referral ProgramReferral Program{

Know someone who would be a great caregiver? Tell

our Recruiter & you will receive a $25 Sheetz gift

card after they’ve been on board for 60 days!

Tastykitchen.com

Cooking CornerCooking Corner

Main Ingredients

1 bag (25 Oz. Bag) Frozen Ravioli

1 jar (26 Oz. Jar) Marinara Sauce

2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Parmesan Cheese, For Sprinkling

Baked Ravioli

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom and sides of a 9×13 rectangular

baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Spread 3/4 cup of the pasta sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of

the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce; top with half of the

remaining pasta sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat

layers once, starting with ravioli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

3. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil;

bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot

in the center. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Adaptation at HomeAdaptation at Home

Safety Corner

Need an extra hand? Use carabiner hooks to hold your bag or

purse while using a scooter or walker. engineeringathome.org

lingojam.com/BrailleTranslator

Learning braille as an adult is similar to learning a new language.

In addition to memorizing the dot configurations of the alphabet,

numbers, punctuation, and contractions, you also need sufficient

finger sensitivity to feel the dot combinations.

The work you do every day is selfless and admirable. We

were honored to celebrate you and we are working to make

sure you know your voice is heard and you are appreciated.

Thank you for all you do for this agency and community.

-Scott Hilliard, Executive Director