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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E 3 Music & Enrichment
4 Employee Spotlights
5 Reminiscing
6 Special Events
7 Resident Center Happenings
8 CHR 2nd & 3rd floor
Happenings
9 Places to Go
12-13 Wellness / Volunteers
14 Foundation
15 Memorials
17 Regularly Scheduled Programs
18 Spiritual Wellness
& Support Groups
19 Movie Listings
Newsletter Staff Co-Editors Nancy Hanford
Bruce Greenman
Alesha Williams
Layout/Design Nancy Hanford
Feature Writers Bruce Greenman
Publicity Tammy Terwilliger
2700 Burcham Dr. ~ East Lansing, MI 48823 ~ (517) 351-8377
Volume 11 5th Edition May 2018
Burcham Beacon
Spring Fashion Show Residents hit the run-
way for our 3rd Annual
Spring Fashion Show,
strutting their stuff in their fine at-
tire and accessories. This event
has been a success in the past, and
this year was no exception. With
39 models and a “sold out” audi-
ence, this was our largest Fashion
Show yet. Thank you to all the
residents who participated, and a
special thank you to Kellie John-
son from Kellie’s Consignments
for loaning the clothing and em-
ceeing the event. Additional photos on page 11
MUSIC Music programs at Burcham Hills are more than just ways to fill
the time. Music is stored in many areas of our brain and is a
fundamental part of what makes us human. We associate music
with personal memories and music helps us make connections with
others. Our programs utilize the power of music to improve
communication and increase
overall quality of life. Be sure to
attend some of the many music
programs offered each month in
our community. See page 3 for a
listing of the special music pro-
grams. .
Just as in history, the light-house gave a guiding light to conduct mariners to their destination, so will the Burcham Beacon act as a guide to Aging with Grace.
April 2016 Page 2 May 2018 Page 2
From the Desk of the Executive Director . . . by Pam Ditri
A s we continue our planning for the new 44 Independent Living (IL) apartment building and
the addition of the new IL amenities, one of the questions that comes forward frequently is,
“What happens to the Burcham gardens?”
Over the last 2+ years, we have considered the location of the new building; and over a year ago,
it was determined that the most appropriate location to connect the new building to the current Resident Center
building was the southwest end, where the pergola is located. During the design phases, we considered how to
preserve the beautiful gardens that mean so much to the community and position them in a location that will be
more assessible. Currently, they are located on a slope which makes it difficult for
some of our residents to access them.
Additionally, we considered how to incorporate some of the popular features such
as the pergola, wisteria, water feature, fish and memorial bricks. The proposed
plans include all the beloved features of the current garden with some additional
features such as a large patio with tables and chairs, a possible outdoor fireplace
and a fire pit for enjoyment. Please see the proposed garden design rendering be-
low, so you can visualize what these gardens will become. The changes will allow
greater safety for the resident as they will be on flat ground, assessible for all and
they will now be seen by many from their apartment windows as the courtyard has
the building surrounding it on three sides. Safety, beauty, accessibility and preser-
vation of garden contents have all been taken into consideration as we plan and ap-
prove the amenities, new building and gardens.
We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of this necessary and excit-
ing project through our weekly Ask Questions / Get Answers and monthly Neigh-
borhood meetings. We are currently in the process of financing the project, and
anticipate a tentative closing date of mid-July of this year. Once we have complet-
ed the financing portion of the project, we can proceed with the renovation of the
1st floor Resident Center. Our current Wellness and Fitness Center will soon be
moving to the 2nd floor of the Resident Center where the Marketing Office was lo-
cated. The have all moved into the executive offices on the 2nd floor so they re-
main in one location.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[email protected] or my direct line at (517) 827-1042.
Burcham Hills Leadership Team
Pam Ditri, NHA
Executive Director 827-1042
Nancy Hanford Communications / Exec. Asst.
827-1043
Cindy Popovitch
Director of Organizational Dev. 827-2954
Jim Kaczmarczyk
Director of Finance/Controller 351-4662
Pegi Chatti, RN, NHA CHR Administrator
827-1037
Barbara Smith, NHA
Director of Post-Acute Network 349-4803
Marcy Harris, LPN Director of Resident Center
827-0361
Mark Sarvis Director of Building & Grounds
351-3642
Jennifer Sokol Director of Hospitality
827-1025
Jessi Kvatek, RN CHR Director of Nursing
827-1038
Bill Cosby Director of Sales
487-0832
Abdullah Masood Director of Operations
827-0692
Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE Foundation Director
827-2924
Jonathan Wilson Business Development Director
827-1059
*All programing complies with the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Some
programs may require support staff, which will need to be ar-ranged with the Personal Wellness and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.
BH Burcham Hills
RC Resident Center
CHR Center for Health & Rehabilitation
AWR Ada Whitehouse Room (1st RC)
AS Ada Studio (1st RC)
PDR Private Dining Room (2nd RC)
WC Wellness Center (1st RC)
LS Leisure Studio (1st CHR)
SVDR Scenic View Dining Room (2nd RC)
SP Stansell Patio (1st CHR)
GLLR Great Lakes Living Room (3rd RC)
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BURCHAM BEACON Page 3 Music & Enrichment
Wine & Cheese Socials w/ Piano Performance by Lucille Olson 4:00 pm / 2RC Lobby
“Big House” Book Club * Monday, May 16
1:30 pm / Ada Studio Sonia Sotomayor’s My Beloved World
*Be sure to make notes of the areas you wish to discuss.
If you would like a book or more information, please
contact Margaret R. 333-1856, Jane B. 337-3162 or
Mary R. 351-7099. Bring your book to return and pick
up a copy of your next book.
Additional May Holidays 4 Star Wars Day 15 Ramadan Begins 19 Armed Forces Day
Artist Studio Monday, May 7 4:00 pm / AWR See flyer for more details.
Art Appreciation* with Ethel Anthony The Many Faces of Art Tuesday, May 22 4:00 pm / PDR
College with Gordon Rohman* 2:00 pm / AWR
Thursday, May 3
Thursday, May 10
Thursday, May 17
Thursday, May 24
Topic: Franklin Roosevelt: The War Years
*See flyer for details
Neighborhood Meetings
2RC: Monday, May 21 3:00 pm / PDR
5RC: Friday, May 18 3:00 pm / PDR *Wine & Cheese will be served
4RC: Thursday, May 24 1:30 pm / 4RC Lobby
Open forum for questions, suggestions and concerns.
Gadget Workshop Monday, March 14 Noon - 2:00 pm / 2RC Lobby East Lansing Public Library will host a drop-by table in the lobby with a variety of new technological de-vices to try. See flyer for more details.
Music Opportunities Thursday Night Special
Double Play Flute & Tuba
Thursday, May 3
7:00 pm / AWR
Thursday Night Special
Matt’s Music w/ the Easton Express Band
Thursday, May 10
7:00 pm / AWR
Thursday Night Special
Shirley Finn Abelman Spring Concert
Thursday, May 17
7:00 pm / AWR
Piano Recital
Marina Ionescu & Students
Sunday, May 20
1:30 pm / AWR
Piano Recital
Melanie Seal & Students
Monday, May 21
7:00 pm / AWR
Musical Performance with Peter B.
Wednesday, May 23
2:30 pm / AWR
Senior Class Band Performance
Thursday, May 31
1:30 pm / AWR .
Thursday Night Special
Sing-a-long with Marvin and Monty
Thursday, May 31
7:00 pm / AWR
April 2016 Page 2 Page 4 Employee Spotlights May 2018
Employee Spotlight ~ Madison Kukuk
Employee Spotlight ~ Rosanna “Rosie” Smith
Rosanna (Rosie) Smith began working at Burcham Hills in December 2015 as a cook. In her
role, not only does she help prepare meals, but quite often plates them. At times, it can be quite a juggling
act with numerous orders coming in, but she always handles it with grace and a cheerful demeanor.
Rosie was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, the youngest of three kids. She graduated from J.W. Sex-
ton High School and has a degree from Ferris State University in Restaurant and Hotel Management. She also has addi-
tional education from Lansing Community College in the culinary program, tourism industry and certified nurse assistant
(CNA).
Growing up, Rosie loved to cook and take care of friends and family, as well as entertain. These loves are what inspired
her to become a CNA later in life and use this training to work in the hospice field. It was during her hospice days that she
first visited Burcham Hills, covering for a co-worker who was on vacation at the time. She spoke about the warm welcom-
ing feeling you get when you arrive through the front door, and how friendly everyone was. She remembers how nice and
helpful the nurse and CNA were in answering her questions, and remembers thinking at that point if she ever got tired of
driving all the time, Burcham would be a nice place to work.
Rosie keeps busy as the mother of two children—a daughter Milyiana who is 10, and a son Marcel who is 8. Marcel has
autism, which Rosie states keeps her busy, tired and laughing all at the same time! She is a big advocate for children with
autism, and notes that April is autism awareness month.
When not working, Rosie loves traveling with her kids on out-of-town adventures to parks, museums, amusement parks and
any other adventures that may come their way. She just simply enjoys the family time on these adventures.
Some important changes she has noted during her time at Burcham are the new menu items, which she feels the residents
enjoy and look forward to. When asked about why she enjoys working at Burcham Hills, she immediately stated the sup-
port from her co-workers in the kitchen, who work as a team and are willing to help, including back-up support for the en-
tire Hospitality Services department. She also notes the friendliness from people in other departments who she interacts
with while having the pleasure to serve their lunch. Thank you for being part of the Burcham team, Rosie!
Madison Kukuk is the new Case Manager-Social Worker for the managed care clients in the Center
for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills. She joins the Burcham Team after completing her
MSU internship at Burcham, and was the interim Case Manager in the rehab area. The MSU School of Social
Work program afforded Madison valuable practice opportunities through innovative courses and personal at-
tention.
Madison and her younger brother grew up near Port Huron in the city of Algonac, which is located on the St. Clair River.
She spent most of her life in Algonac, except for six years when she moved with her family to Augusta, Georgia, which was
prompted by her parent’s desire to open an Italian restaurant in Augusta. Her father is of Italian decent, and is skilled at Ital-
ian cuisine and restaurant management. The restaurant was a successful endeavor, and served the community well. Each
Spring, the restaurant was especially busy serving the many patrons visiting Augusta for The Masters. Madison had her first
job experience at the restaurant as a hostess. Eventually, her parents brought the family back to Michigan to spend more
time with their extended families. Both sets of grandparents were in Michigan, and they missed the family. Madison re-
turned to Michigan at 14 years old, and completed her high school education in Algonac.
For leisure, Madison enjoys travelling, concerts, walking along the lakeshore and watching movies. Her past travel destina-
tions included several southern states, California, Canada and the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. Her music interests include
country music, some rock and classic ballads. Her favorite musician in Uncle Kracker.
Madison began her college training in 2014 at Michigan State University. She had initially planned to pursue a degree in
Nursing. After consulting with an advisor, she decided that social work was more in line with her professional goals. Madi-
son will celebrate her graduation from MSU this Spring.
While interning at Burcham, she learned that working with elders was her niche. Madison especially enjoys hearing about
the life stories of the clients she serves.
When asked about her decision to remain at Burcham Hills beyond her internship, Madison explained that the team work
and the supportive culture induced her to stay. She finds the longevity of the staff to be a benefit for the organization, as she
can always find answers from the vast experience of others.
BURCHAM BEACON Page 5 Reminiscing
If You’re an Old Timer, You’ll Remember When . . . by Bruce Greenman
M arathon dancing was sweeping the country and flagpole sitters vied for headlines. . .
Rumble seats were the last word . . . A new parlor game called Monopoly gave every-
one a chance to become a successful tycoon . . . And if you had the room in your basement,
you were probably playing a new game called Ping-Pong.
Benny Goodman was the King of Swing . . . If you were with it, you were in the
groove . . . Anything cool was a killer diller . . . They danced the Continental and the Big Apple . . .
Everyone went around imitating Joe Penner’s, “Wanna Buy a Duck?”
Eating caramels and popcorn at the movies was a big night out . . . Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy and
Rin-Tin-Tin were the stars of the silver screen . . . And the most popular face of all was “America’s Sweetheart”
Shirley Temple . . . You could take the kids to see any movie that was playing (who ever saw Dick Powell and
Ruby Keeler in a bedroom scene?)
Amos and Andy, Jack Benny and Walter Winchell were radio traditions . . . Soap Operas on the radio
kept housewives from their housework . . . The family was content to sit around the living room listen-
ing to the radio together . . . Fred Allen’s weekly skit, “Allen’s Alley,” was the main thor-
oughfare for the U.S eardrum.
Sheet music and 78 records had everybody humming the latest hits: “The Music Goes ‘Round and
Round’,” “The Best Things in Life Are Free” and “Red Sails in the Sunset” . . . A guy could take his
girl to a first run picture show and stop in afterwards for a hamburger and milkshake, all for less
than one buck.
The Golden Age of sports was waning, however . . . Babe Ruth was still catching ahold of one now and then . . .
Charlie Gehringer made’em all look easy . . . A brick wall couldn’t stop Bronco Nagurski . . . Gene Sarazen and
Byron Nelson were kings of the fairways . . . Hank Lusetti started shooting a basketball from the outside with
only one hand! . . . Joe Louis flattened all comers . . . Detroit was called the City of Champions . . . and in New
York, a smooth moving kid by the name of DiMaggio was on his way to immortality.
Movie magazines contained endless stories about Alice Faye, Deanna Durbin and Carole Lombard .
. . College boys were gulping goldfish . . . The greatest of them all, Bing Crosby, was raising his first
family . . . FDR’s “New Deal” was going to bring about Utopia . . . Will Roger’s homespun humor
kept all of the politicians on their toes . . . “Hot” car buffs dreamed of owning a Cord.
Oh yes, those were the days of simple tastes and simple pleasures, they were not days of affluent
abundance. We were recovering from The Depression and it didn’t take much to make us happy.
There wasn’t as much bad news, or maybe it didn’t travel as fast as it does today. Indeed!
Innocence was bliss.
Special Note: With all the hoopla surrounding Mother’s day every May, please keep one thing
in mind; If it wasn’t for your father, would your mother be your mother? . . . So, remember Dad
on Mother’s Day.
Page 2 Page 6 Special Events May 2018
Model Railroad Showing
Tuesday, May 2
2:30 pm
Ada Whitehouse Room
Don’t miss your chance to run a model
train and learn from enthusiast, Ed Welch.
Burcham ‘s Got Talent!
Friday, May 4 3:00-4:00 pm
Ada Whitehouse Room
Light refreshments will be served Doors open at 2:00 pm
No Judges—Just A Lot of Fun!
Saturday, May 12 2:30 pm / AWR
Join us for a delightful Ladies Tea Social with entertainment by “The Clarksons.”
In celebration of Mother’s Day and
Mothers everywhere!
Friday, May 25 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Under the carport (AWR - Rain Location)
Slip on your boots and grab your lasso for this country western themed event. Be sure to invite your friends and family to join in on the fun. Come ready to enjoy a buffet of good ol’
“Community Memorial Service:
A Celebration of Life”
Friday, May 18
10:00 am - Noon
Ada Whitehouse Room
Please join us as we honor those residents
who have passed over the past seven
months. Flowers will be offered to those
with raised hands as we read the names of
those who have passed.
Planting Day Tuesday, May 22
9:00 am — 2:00 pm
We are seeking resident assistance.
Join us as the Seniors from Okemos High School help beautify our gardens and
grounds. Come on out and watch or interact with the students or volunteer to assist.
For more information, contact the Recreation Dept. at (517) 827-1068.
Page 7 RC Happenings BURCHAM BEACON
4th Floor Neighborhood
Travels Through Time
Every Wednesday
@ 9:15 am
4th floor Lounge
Birthday Party
Thursday, May 17
1:30 pm
4th floor Lounge
Join your neighbors as they
celebrate their special day!
Geographic Explorer Films
Every Friday
6:30 pm
4th floor Lounge
All 4th floor residents, families &
staff are encouraged to attend.
Page 7
Groups You Don’t Want to Miss!
Quilting for a Cause
Every Friday @ 1:30 pm
& Every Monday @ 2:15 pm
4th Floor Lounge
A moderately challenging and very
enjoyable card game.
Cribbage
Euchre
Wednesdays @ 3:00pm
3CHR Dining Room
Do you love to play Euchre? There are
several enthusiasts in the CHR who
would love to expand their group.
The RE Olds Transportation Museum has
thousands of irreplaceable items in their archives
along with over 60 vehicles that range from 1886
through 2003. We had a great time exploring
decades of stylish models, and even engines
signed by the men who assembled them.
Every Wednesday @ 10:00 am
Ada Studio
We have moved to the RC. All quilts
are donated to various non-profits.
April 2016 Page 10
CHR Resident Council Meeting
Located on 3CHR
Pigeon Conference Room
Wednesday, May 30 @ 11:00 am
This meeting is for both 2nd & 3rd floor
neighborhoods. Please join us and receive information about things happening within your neighborhood. We also value
your input and feedback!
April 2016 Page 2 Page 8 CHR—2nd & 3rd Flr Happenings May 2018
2CHR Birthday Party Thursday, May 31
@ 3:00 pm
3CHR Birthday Party Tuesday, May 29
@ 3:00 pm
Birthday List: Gene Dunham– May 5
Connie Kwiek– May 7
Catherine Shrier– May 9
Mary Myers– May 11
Eleanor Galvin– May 14
Refija Roncevic– May 15
Barbara Rech– May 17
John Black– May 20
Clarice Cocco– May 22
Nelson Jimenez– May 28
Come celebrate our May Birthdays!
New & Ongoing Opportunities Cardio Drumming (AWR) Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 1:30 pm Exercise mixed with fun? Come see what
this group is all about! Piano with Marvin (3CHR) Friday, May 11 & 25 @ 4:00 pm
Euchre (3CHR) Every Thursday @ 3:00 **New** If you enjoy playing cards and love Euchre, please join us!
Happy Hour (All CHR dining rooms) Wednesday, May 16 @ 2:30 pm A social opportunity to talk with your peers, listen to music and enjoy some sparkling cider and cheese & crackers.
Bible Study (3CHR) Thursday, May 10 & 24 @ 2:00 pm Join with your peers for an all new non-denominational bible study!
Sign Language Class (3CHR) Every Wednesday @ 2:30 pm **NEW** Join as we start off with learning the alphabet, and contin-ue to expand our knowledge.
2CHR Lunch Outing Olive Garden
Thursday, May 3 11:00 — 2:30 pm
**Please contact Maegan or Eldon
if you would like to attend.
3CHR Event Outing Grand Traverse Pie Company
Thursday, May 17 12:30 — 2:30 pm
**Please contact Maegan or Eldon if you would like to attend.
Outings Sign-up Procedure
Please sign-up in the 2nd floor Resident Center Lobby (table in hall by kitchen) at least 48-hours in advance for ALL outings and shopping trips, unless otherwise stated on sign up sheet. If you find it difficult to sign yourself up, you may also contact the Receptionist at 351-8377. Please be aware that signing up does not guarantee attendance. Number of seats as well as the needs and safety of the individuals will be evaluated. You will be notified once a decision is made on the final attendance. To provide a fair opportunity for others, we may limit the number of outings individual attend each month. ALL trips depart from the 2RC Lobby.
NOTE: Outing locations are accessible to ALL residents unless other wise noted on flyer and sign-up sheets. Ac-cessible transportation is provided and wheelchairs can be requested in advance for your added convenience. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodations to at-tend, please contact the receptionist prior to signing up.
May Neighborhood Outings
Get to know your neighbors! Check with your Recreation Therapist or Recreation Assistant for the specific time and destination of your outing. Wednesday May 2 - Memory Care Olive Garden Thursday May 3 - 2 CHR Olive Garden Thursday May 17 - 3 CHR Grand Traverse Pie Company Thursday May 24 - Memory Care Potter Park Zoo
Join your neighbors and friends on these
exciting excursions.
Page 7 Places to Go Page 9 BURCHAM BEACON
Arts Chorale Concert Outing University Lutheran Church
Tuesday, May 1 Depart at 6:45 pm Return at approx. 9:30 pm Cost: Free
Women’s Luncheon English Inn
Wednesday, May 15 Departing at 10:45 am Return at approx. 2:30 pm Cost: $15 (includes entrée, sides and drink) Dessert is an additional cost.
Please sign-up by May 14
Men’ Event Outing R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Wednesday, May 30 Depart at 12:30 pm Return at approx. 3:30 pm Cost: $5
Please sign-up by May 29
Lunch Bunch Outing
Old Nation Brewing Company
Friday, May 18 Depart at 11:00 am Return at approx. 1:30 pm Cost: $20 - $25
Please sign-up by May 17
April 2016 Page 2 May 2018 Page 10 Easter Egg Hunt
Page 11 Page 7 Page 11 BURCHAM BEACON Spring Fashion Show
April 2016 Page 2 May 2018 Page 12 Wellness
Monthly Wellness Focus:
Health Services Medical screenings and regular exams, along with the proper management and organization of health care needs, can lead
to longer, healthier and happier lives.
Health Services at Burcham Hills include:
Outpatient Therapy, Massage Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Fitness Program
WELLNESS CLINIC Thursday, May 24
9:30-11:30 am 2RC Lobby
Hearing Aid Cleaning · Questions for the Dentist ·
Blood Pressure Checks · Balance Assessments
Tuesdays at 10:00 am Ada Whitehouse Room
Tai Chi improves safety and health. Tai Chi is a
gentle exercise that improves balance and prevents
falls. It consists of making slow, graceful
movements while breathing deeply.
Fitness Program
The Fitness Program is a great way to stay in shape while having fun! Work with a Fitness Specialist one-on-one to help you with your physical wellness
goals. Stop by the Wellness Center or call 827-2452.
Massage Therapy
Alicia Feldpausch, Certified Massage Therapist, helps ease the
stress and pains of everyday life. Massage is available to
residents and family members and can be conducted in the
resident’s apartment or the Wellness Center.
Massage is $18 per 15-minutes.
Call the Wellness Center for more details at (517) 827-2452.
VOICE Participants
To attract workers to careers in elder healthcare, Burcham
Hills is piloting a new career pathway program called
VOICE (Valued Occupations In Caring for Elders). This
program brings candidates into the Burcham Hills commu-
nity to job shadow in multiple areas, and to educate on the
benefits of working in elder healthcare.
Please welcome our new participants.
(L-R) : Ellyssa Tai, Deja Smith,
Molly Futlz (Voice Facilitator)
Page 11 Page 7 Volunteers Page 13 BURCHAM BEACON
THANK YOU, MSU!
It is that time of year again where Spring welcomes us warmly, and we have to say
goodbye to the Michigan State Students who have interned, developed programming and
volunteered with us.
This past semester, Michigan State Students:
Taught a dance therapy program.
Music Students learned about the residents’ music interests, and developed two
concerts based on their findings.
MSU Nursing students assisted in activities and programs and
talked with residents to improve interaction skills.
Many student volunteers came to assist with large events such
as the Easter Egg Hunt.
“Thank you so much for all your help! All of us have loved our time
at Burcham Hills, and we have learned so much from the staff and
residents. This was an amazing way to start our clinical
experience!”
- MSU Nursing Students
For questions or concerns about Resident Wellness or Volunteers, please contact
Elizabeth Pahl, Volunteer Manager, at (517) 827-2452 or [email protected].
Page 11 Page 7 Page 14 May 2018 The Foundation at Burcham Hills
News from The Foundation at Burcham Hills
Avoid additional taxable income by using your mandatory IRA distribution to support Burcham
Hills!
In 2015, the charitable IRA rollover provision (Pension Protection Act) was confirmed as perma-
nent legislation permitting individuals to direct their annual mandatory individual retirement account (IRA) dis-
tribution to qualifying charities vs. receiving the asset as taxable income.
• What is a charitable IRA rollover? The charitable IRA rollover provision is a special provision allowing
certain donors to exclude from taxable income -- and count toward their required minimum distribution --
certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are given directly to 501(c)(3) charities,
including The Foundation at Burcham Hills.
The charitable IRA rollover provision allows individuals age 70½ and older to direct, from a traditional or
Roth IRA, annual transfers (maximum $100,000) to qualifying charities without having to count the transfer
as income for federal income tax purposes.
• Who qualifies? Individuals who are age 70½ or older at the time of the contribution (you must wait until
your actual 70½th birthday to make the transfer).
• How does this help me? The charitable IRA rollover provision makes it easier to use IRA assets, during
your lifetime, to make charitable gifts. In addition, this is a wonderful option to satisfy your required mini-
mum IRA distribution for the year while supporting the Burcham Hills Community.
• How much can I transfer? Maximum of $100,000 annually. If married, each spouse can transfer up to
$100,000 from their individual IRA accounts.
• From what accounts can I make transfers? Transfers must come from your IRA directly to The Founda-
tion at Burcham Hills. If you have retirement assets in a 401(k), 403(b), etc., you must first roll those funds
into an IRA, and then you may direct the IRA provider to transfer the funds directly to The Foundation at
Burcham Hills.
• To what charities can I make gifts? Tax exempt organizations that are classified as 501(c)(3) charities, in-
cluding The Foundation at Burcham Hills, to which deductible contributions can be made.
• Can I use the charitable IRA rollover provision to support a specific area or program at Burcham
Hills? As with all other gifts, you can direct your IRA Charitable Rollover gift to support the area or purpose
you choose in the Burcham Hills Community. Burcham Hills will give you gift credit for the entire amount
of the distribution.
• What are the tax implications to me?
Your IRA Charitable Rollover transfer to The Foundation at Burcham Hills will not be recognized as
income, provided it transfers directly from your IRA provider to The Foundation. Because you do not
receive the distribution directly, it is not considered or taxed as income.
IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for charitable deductions on your taxes as the distribution
was never directly received by you as income.
• Does this transfer qualify as my minimum required distribution? Yes, once you reach age 70½, you are
required to take minimum distributions from your retirement plans each year, according to a federal formula.
IRA charitable rollovers count toward your minimum required distributions for the year.
. . . Continued on Page 15
In Memory Of We take this time to remember those we loved and have passed away during the month of
April. We express our sincere thoughts and prayers to their families.
Alden Olson ~ March 30 William Rademacher ~ April 2
Marilyn Marmon ~ April 7 Michael Harrison ~ April 7
Kenneth Meyer ~ April 8 Ali Shushtari ~ April 15
Dorothy Coulson ~ April 21 Gerald Czajkowski ~ April 22
Salome Garcia ~ April 24
Ask Questions / Get Answers
Ask Questions / Get Answers (AQ/GA) Wednesdays at 1:15 pm in the Private Dining
Room. Guest speakers for discussion are listed below:
Date Speaker Department May 2 RC Leadership May 9 Jim Kaczmarczyk Director of Finance May 16 Katerina Gialama CHR 1st floor Care Manager May 23 Abdullah Masood Director of Operations May 30 Cindy Popovitch Director of Organizational Development Please note: Speakers are subject to change, please refer to the daily calendar.
Speaking Agenda: 1:15-1:30 Pam Ditri, Executive Director (Masood-May 16) 1:30-1:40 Guest Speaker 1:40-1:50 Hospitality Team
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. . . Continued from Page 13 ~ News from The Foundation at Burcham Hills
• What is the procedure to execute an IRA charitable rollover? Contact your IRA plan provider to learn
their procedures. Please contact The Foundation when you schedule your IRA distribution so we can appro-
priately document the gift in your giving record to Burcham Hills.
• Can I still make a gift to Burcham Hills with an IRA beneficiary designation? Absolutely! Whether you
choose to make a charitable IRA rollover gift, you may still designate Burcham Hills as a beneficiary to re-
ceive IRA assets after your lifetime. The lifetime charitable IRA rollover is simply another option for donors
who would like to see their philanthropy at work during their lifetime.
• If I made a charitable IRA rollover gift now can I do this again for upcoming tax years? Yes. The cur-
rent law extends the charitable IRA rollover provision indefinitely -- with no expiration date -- allowing in-
dividuals to make qualifying gifts every tax year.
For more information, please contact Lesa Smith, MPA, CFRE, Director, The Foundation at Burcham Hills, at
(517) 827-2924 or [email protected].
Thank you for your supporting Burcham Hills!
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In Memory of Salome Garcia—October 22, 1922 ~ April 24, 2018
Burcham Hills would like to pay tribute to Salome Garcia who passed away on Tues-
day, April 24, 2018. Salome had been a resident of Burcham Hills since December
2006. Salome contributed many hours to the Quilting and Knitting Group at Burcham
Hills. We thank her for her contributions—she will be missed.
Regularly Scheduled Program Descriptions
Bridge If you are interested in playing, see Resident Ellie Miller (room 233) for more information.
Cranium Crunches (Sat., 10:30 am/4RC): Come test your knowledge on a variety of subjects using both trivia
and other brain games such as word searches, word scramble puzzles, and cross word puzzles. These are often
focused on a timely topic such as a holiday or based on a theme.
Cooking Class (Thur., 2:30 pm/GLR): We provide the recipe, ingredients and supplies for a new recipe each
week, often focused on the holidays or season each month.
Cribbage (Mon., 2:15pm; Fri., 1:30 pm/4RC): Unique card game that does not require any experience to play
successfully.
Euchre (Thur., 3:00pm/3CHR): Classic 4-person trick-taking card game.
Farkle (Mon., 1:00 pm; Thur., 2:30 pm; Sat., 3:00 pm/4RC): A classic dice-rolling, risk-taking game. Don’t
know how to play? No worries, we will teach you…it’s easy!
Geographic Explorer Film (Fri., 6:30 pm/4RC): A variety of series are presented with a focus on nature, geog-
raphy and world exploration.
Lecture Series (Mon. & Fri., 10:15 am/AWR): Each week a new lecture from online educational sources will
be presented. Residents select the series they wish to have presented next.
Lifelong Learners (Mon/Thur., 4:00 pm/PDR): This learning experience is provided via videos through Great
Courses. Topics are selected by a committee of residents. Each video series comes with a transcript and guide
books to assist in the learning experience.
Making Strides Walking Group (Thur., 9:30 am/4RC): Recreation staff will accompany residents on a walk
through the community and outdoors. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Staff will adjust the pace of the
walk to meet the needs of those who attend that group.
Manicures (Mon., 3:15 pm/5RC; Fri., 2:30 pm/4RC): Recreation staff will file, buff and even paint your nails.
This is a first come, first served opportunity. If time runs out, we will make every effort to schedule additional
time.
Michigan History Group (Tues., 6:30 pm/PDR): Each week is a new topic focused on our beautiful Mitten
State. Recreation staff presents their findings and residents share stories of their experiences. Residents help pick
the topic for the upcoming week.
Reference a Librarian (Wed., 12:30 pm/2RC Lobby): Annie from the East Lansing Public Library provides
books to loan and will take requests to bring for future visits.
Tech Time with Sarah (Tues., 2:30 pm/4RC): Do you have a question or need help with your tablet, laptop or
cell phone? Sarah will provide one-on-one assistance to teach and assist with your questions.
Travels Through Time (Wed., 9:15 am/4RC): Travel to a different time and place, no ticket necessary. Using
videos, slide shows and historical information, you will feel as though you are traveling through time and experi-
encing the wonders of the world.
Quilting for a Cause (Wed., 10:00 am/2CHR): Residents make quilts to be donated to area organizations in
need. We have all the equipment and can teach anyone interested in being involved.
Wii Bowling (Wed., 1:00 pm/5RC): No heavy balls or rented shoes, come try your skill at the Wii version of a
favorite past time!
Wine & Cheese Social (Every other Wed., 4:00 pm/2RC Lobby): Enjoy wine and cheese selections while
Lucille plays the piano. It is a wonderful social opportunity to gather before dinner.
*Do you have a question about a program or a new program idea?
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Stroke Education and Support Group New Day/Time: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 (1st Wednesday) 2:30 - 4:00 pm, Private Dining Room
Sparrow Health System and The Center for Health & Rehabilitation at Burcham Hills have partnered to bring a fresh approach in stroke support to the Lansing area. Each meeting will have an educational component followed by support and sharing time. The goal of this group is to provide invaluable infor-mation from experts in various areas to aid those who have suffered from a stroke.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Friday, May 18, 2018 (3rd Friday) 1:30—2:30 pm, Private Dining Room
It’s a family affair. You are not alone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. This Caregiver Support Group can help. The support group is designed to offer emotional support and provide helpful information on coping with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. The group is facilitated by trained support group professionals. The group is confidential, free and open to the public. Everyone needs support, especially those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. We hope you can join us each month!
Monthly Music Opportunities
Sing-a-Long w/ Jug & Mug Sunday, May 20 / 7:00 pm / Ada Whitehouse Room Piano w/ Lucille Olson Wednesdays / 4:00-5:00 pm / 2nd floor RC Lobby Piano w/ Lorrie Dyal Tuesdays / 10:15-11:00 am / CHR 3rd Floor Piano w/ Marvin Lyons 2nd & 4th Friday / 4:00-4:30 pm / CHR 3rd Floor
Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group Friday, May 11, 2018 (2nd Friday) 3:00 pm, Private Dining Room
Opportunity for residents with Parkinson’s Disease to come together and get acquainted and discuss mutual concerns.
Bible Study (The Peoples Church)* Each Thursday at 3:00 pm / 4RC
Postponed until further notice
Open Bible Study (Non-Denominational)*
Wednesdays, 10:00 am / Burcham Library
Rosary & Communion*
Thursdays, 10:00 am / AWR
Catholic Mass will be May 10
TV Mass (Catholic)
Sundays, 10:00 am / AWR
Episcopal Service (4th Tues)*
May 22 / 2:00 pm / 3MC - Red Cedar
Vespers (Non-Denominational)
Sundays, 4:00 pm / AWR
May 6 - Rev. Drew Filkins, The Peoples Church
May 13 - Rev. Fred Fritz, University Lutheran
◊ Communion will be offered
May 20 - Rev. Charles Herrick,
May 27 - Rev. Michael Anderson, University Lutheran
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Wednesday MOVIES* 7:00 pm - Showing in the AWR/1RC*
May 2 – Rain Man (1988) Fast-talking yuppie Charlie Babbitt is forced to slow down when he embarks on a life-changing cross-country odyssey with the brother he never knew he had, an autistic savant named Raymond who’s spent most of his life in an institu-tion. [133 min] Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino
May 9 - The Whales of August (1987) Libby and Sarah, two sisters facing the twilight years, rumi-nate on the paths they’ve taken in this fascinating drama showcasing a pair of actresses who’ve delivered some of cinema’s golden moments. Every August, they await the return of migrating whales that grace the coastal areas by their home in Maine. Cast: Bette Davis, Lillian Gish, Vincent Price
May 16 - Miracles from Heaven (2016) Based on real-life events, this intriguing drama recounts the story of young Annabel Beam, who suffers from an incura-ble digestive disorder. But when a string of miracles leads to her complete recovery, Annabel’s family and doctors are mystified. [109 min] Cast: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson
May 23 - The Straight Story (1999) When his brother, Lyle, falls ill, Iowa farmer Alvin Straight pledges to go to Lyle’s side — despite being unable to drive — armed with a riding lawnmower for transportation, a tent and unshakable determination. Leaving his mentally chal-lenged daughter at home, Alvin sets out to cover the 300 miles to his brother’s house in a week-long journey of heal-ing and remembrance. [111 min] Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Harry Dean Stan-
Saturday MOVIES* 1:30 pm - Showing in the PDR/2RC*
May 5 - Space Cowboys (2000) A Russian satellite is about to fall back to Earth, and only retired engineer Frank Corvin knows how to stop it. NASA begs for help, and Corvin agrees on one condition: He and his over-the-hill pals will man the mission. [130 min] Cast: Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland
May 12– 12 Years a Slave (2013) Show time changed to 7:00 pm
The autobiography of Solomon Northrup, a free black man who was abducted from New York state and sold into slavery in the mid-1800s, serves as the basis for this historical drama. [134 min] Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt *This film is Rated R for violence/cruelty, some nudity and brief sexuality.
May 19 – Glory (1989) Loosely based on the letters of Union commander Col. Rob-ert G. Shaw, this Academy Award-winning drama follows the first group of African-Americans to serve in combat during the Civil War — and shows how they helped turn the tide of the war.[122 min] Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Free-man *This film is Rated R for violence and some profanity
May 26 – Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close (2011) Believing that his father left him a message before dying in the September 11 attacks, young Oskar Schell embarks on an emotional odyssey through New York City to find the lock that matches a key he found among his father’s belongings. [129 min] Cast: Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn
A Movie Committee selects the movies shown each month, which are based on resident requests.
If you would like to be a part of the committee or you have a movie to suggest,
please contact Maxine Hewett or someone in the Recreation Therapy Office, 1RC.
*All programing complies with the FHA. Some programs may require support staff, which will need to be arranged with the Personal Wellness
and/or Recreation departments prior to the event.
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May 29 - Buck Privates (1941) When two sidewalk salesmen, Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown, duck into a theater to avoid being busted by the cops, they never expect it will lead to their enlisting in the army. It turns out the theater is now an Army Recruit-ment Center. [84 min] Cast: Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Lee Bowman
2018 Calendar Movie Spotlight
Meetings in April
14 Res. Assn. Annual Mtg—9:30 am / AWR 14 Res. Assn. Monthly Mtg—1:30 pm / PDR 24 Food & Dining Comm.—1:30 pm / PDR 30 Resident Council—11:00 am / 3 CHR
BINGO
LOCATIONS
Saturdays 10:30 am 2CHR
Sundays 2:30 pm 2CHR
Fridays 2:30 pm 3RC &
3CHR
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Recreation Team
Alesha Williams, CTRS
Recreation Manager
Ext. 417 or 827-1068
Resident Center
Ext. 277 or 827-1061 Kimber Lucius
Recreation Assistant
Sarah Schimm
RC Recreation Assistant
Evonne White
MC Recreation Assistant
Center for Health & Rehab
Ext. 277 or 827-1061
Taylor Bosom, CTRS
CHR Recreation Therapist
Maegan Anderson, CTRS
2&3CHR Recreation Therapist
Eldon Wood
2&3CHR Recreation Lead
Chelsea Cole
2&3CHR Recreation Assistant
Volunteers
Ext. 410 or 827-2452 Elizabeth Pahl, BA
Events
Ext. 435 or 332-5227 Kimber Lucius
Events & Entertainment
Wellness Team
Ext. 420 or 827-2452
Elizabeth Pahl, BA
Wellness & Volunteer Manager
Bri Dumond, BS
Fitness Specialist
Kirsty Bullis, BS
Fitness Specialist
Alicia Feldpausch
Massage Therapist
Transportation
Ext. 267 Abdullah Masood
Director—ext. 371
Dave Alward / Terry Lickman
Drivers
Cathy Privette, Scheduler
June Upcoming Events
15 Lugnuts Baseball Game 16 Father’s Day Social w/ Jay Hill 27 Burcham Hills Garden Tours
Welcome New Residents! #512 Barbara Brochu #326 Marcia Andrews #552 Patricia Potter
May Highlights 1 Arts Chorale Concert Outing 2 Model Railroad Showing 2 Stroke Education & Support Group 3 College with Gordon Rohman 3 Thursday Night Special:
Double Play Flute & Tuba 4 Burcham’s Got Talent 10 College with Gordon Rohman 10 Thursday Night Special:
Matt’s Music with the Easton Express Band 11 Parkinson’s Disease Dialogue Group 12 Mother’s Day Social with the Clarksons 14 Gadget Workshop 15 Women’s Event Outing: Lunch @ English Inn 17 College with Gordon Rohman 17 Thursday Night Special:
Shirley Abelman Spring Concert 18 Celebration of Life Memorial Service 18 Lunch Bunch Outing: Old Nation Brewing Company 18 Alzheimer’s Support Group 20 Piano Recital: Mariana Ionescu & Students 20 Jug & Mug Sing-a-Long 21 Big House Book Club 21 Piano Recital: Melanie Seal & Students 22 Okemos Planting Day 22 Art Appreciation Discussion with Ethel Anthony 23 Music Performance with Peter B. 24 College with Gordon Rohman 25 Memorial Day BBQ with Jay Hill 30 Men’s Event Outing: R.E. Olds Museum 31 Senior Class Band Performance 31 Thursday Night Special:
Sing-a-Long with Marvin & Monty
May Birthdays1 Lu Erbes
4 Ann Manning
5 Vivian Dunham
7 Eleanor Pinkham
7 Connie Kwiek
9 Catherine Shrier
11 Mary Myers
12 Isabelle Jackson
13 Marvin Lyons
13 Ford Longendyke
14 Donna Bernitt
14 Eleanor Galvin
15 Refija Roncevic
15 Douglas Christy
17 Barbara Rech
18 Ellen VanMalsen
19 Michael Jost
20 John Black
22 Clarice Cocco
23 Larry McKone
25 Jane Coons
25 Dale Wagenknecht
28 David Shlien
28 Nelson Jimenez
28 Therese Fossum
31 Gordon McDonald
31 Gloria Epstein