village news december 2012
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Inside this issue:
New Residents 2
Kinder Haus 3
Christmas Tree Walk 4
Residential & Healthcare Activities
5
South Campus Wellness & Wellness Pavilion
6
Give the Gift of Wellness 6
Staff News 7
SWISS VILLAGE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND BOARD MEMBERS
Executive Team:
Daryl L. Martin Executive Director
Linda Arnold Director of Healthcare Services
Derick Bailey Director of Resident Services
Joe Burkhead Director of Information Services
Margie Dougherty Director of Human Resources
Michelle McIntosh Director of Marketing
Roger Young Controller
Mission Statement:
Swiss Village Retirement
Community is a not-for-profit
corporation, committed to
providing quality and affordable
retirement living facilities and
services in a Christian
environment that enhances life
with dignity, meaning and
appropriate care for the senior
adults from the surrounding
community without regard to
race, religion, sex, or handicaps
that can be accommodated within
our delivery system.
Swiss Village
December 2012 • Issue 533
“He shall feed His flock
like a shepherd and He
shall gather the lambs
with His arm, and
carry them in His
bosom, and gently lead
those that are with
young.” -Isaiah 40:11
As we hear these words sung in Handel’s
“Messiah” we feel hope push itself to the surface. It is like the lava in a volcano that cannot be contained and erupts with a great burst. Handel’s music and words carry us to a new place. The obstacles and burdens of life lose their grip and shrink into a broader perspective. Hope overtakes despair as light dispels darkness. Suddenly, we realize again that we are a part of a much broader scheme than what our immediate circumstances would allow us to believe. The Advent Season is
MERRY CHRISTMAS — Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director
Board of Directors:
Kent Liechty, President
Tom Muselman, Vice-President
Linda Eicher, Secretary
Ted Lautzenheiser, Treasurer
Andrew Briggs
Paul Zuercher, Immediate Past President
Mark Settlemyre
Sharon Sprunger Wulliman
Greg Meyer
Nancy Subler
special because of the promise of hope that is contained in the coming of the Christ. God is with us. We are comforted and reassured to know that God gathers and carries us in our times of need. No longer are we alone; now nor in the future. In the awareness of our connectedness with God, we receive the freedom of accepting, and then of letting go of our need. All of us know that life can be sabotaged by events that cause heartbreak and pain. Things do not always go
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"May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!" ~Unknown
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DECEMBER
1 Kenneth & Mary Beer (72 Years)
17 Grant & Bonnie Habegger (12 Years)
24 William & Coleen Allmandinger (61 Years)
24 Gail & Doris Runyon (41 Years)
31 John & Lucy Price (34 Years)
Swiss Village Residents and Staff welcomed Coleen Allmandinger on November 3, 2012. Coleen enjoys artwork, sewing, painting, and reading. She is looking forward to participating on some of the craft and painting classes offered at Swiss Village. "I feel very secure living here at Swiss Village," said Coleen. "This is such a wonderful community, and it is so nice to be near my husband. It is a great place to live."
HEALTHCARE RESIDENTIAL
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Stanley Teeter is a new resident to Swiss Village since November 2. He has been a Portland resident and is a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Mary Teeple is a new resident to Swiss Village since November 9. She has been a Bryant resident and is a member of the Geneva Church of the Nazarene. Dora Tarkington is a new resident to Swiss Village since November 15. She has been a Berne resident.
Coleen Allmandinger
Decatur, Indiana
IN MEMORY
Swiss Village experienced the loss of several residents who called Swiss Village home. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Mildred Brinneman who passed away October 20 at the age of 94. Mildred came to Swiss Village in April 2010. Naomi VonGunten was at the age of 94 when she passed away on October 30. October 1998 was when she came to Swiss Village. We express our sympathy to the family and friends of Naomi VonGunten. On November 21 Sandra Liechty passed away at the age of 70. Sandra had been at Swiss Village since October 2012. Our condolences are with Sandra’s friends and family. Condolences go out to the family and friends of Alice Settylemeyer who passed away November 26 at the age of 100. Alice came to Swiss Village in April 1997.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESIDENTS
1 Dawn Kinzer
4 Mathilda Neuenschwander
5 Duran Balyeat & Betty Mayer
6 Mary Able
9 Esther Biberstein & Ellen Leyse
10 Evelyn Donovan
12 Lois Bryan
14 Ernest Liechty
18 Helen Augsburger, Bonnie Flueckiger,
18 Verna Sprunger, & Lavon Wulliman
20 Doris Liechty
22 Neva Pharr, Norma Poorman, &
22 Burnice Williams
25 Glendola Yahn & Kenneth Yoder
26 Arthur Habegger & Betty Young
29 Francille Zimmerman
MERRY (Cont from Page 1)
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
right. Bad things do happen and good people do suffer. It is in the midst of these experiences that an emotional vacuum void of hope can leave us reeling. The Christmas message speaks forth hope that can help reset us on our feet. Nevertheless, the reality is that often we can use a hand from our friends to help secure our balance. During the festivities this year, remember to reach out and provide a steadying presence to those who are experiencing loss and hurt. On behalf of Swiss Village, I wish you and yours all the blessings of Christmas! May the promises and hopes of the Advent be yours in whatever circumstances that you find yourself!
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CONTRIBUTIONS
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” “Yeah, sure, what is it” replied the man. “Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?” “That’s none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?” the man asked angrily. “I just want to know. Please tell me how much do you make an hour?” pleaded the little boy. “If you must know, I make $20.00 an
Kinder Haus — Heidi Schoeneman hour.” “Oh, “the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, “Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?” The father was furious. “If the only reason you want to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you’re being so selfish. I work long hard hours everyday and don’t have time for such childish games.” The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy’s questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money. After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00 and he really didn’t ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the
little boy’s room and opened the door. “Are you asleep son?” he asked. “No daddy, I’m awake.” Replied the boy. I’ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier, “said the man. “It’s been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here’s the $10.00 you asked for. The little boy sat straight up, beaming. “Oh, thank you daddy!” he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some more crumpled bills. The man, seeing that they boy already had money started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, then looked up at the man. “Why did you want more money if you already had some? The father grumbled. “Because I didn’t have enough, but now I do.” The little boy replied. “Daddy, I have $20.00 now… Can I buy an hour of your time?” As the holidays are approaching… don’t forget to have time for those you love!
Howard Flueckiger, Betty Walters. Harry Luginbill Memorial: Daryl & Karen Martin. Jessie King Memorial: Daryl & Karen Martin. Lewis King Memorial: Daryl & Karen Martin. Thelma Flueckiger Memorials: Merritt & Ruth Ann Gardner, Daryl & Karen Martin. Doris M. Sprunger Memorials: Mary Warsing, Victoria Kiel. Mildred Brinneman Memorial: Gene & Shirley Wolf. Naomi VonGuten Memorials: Robert & Miriam Liechty, Paul Nussbaum, Devona Amstutz, Richard Beitler, Sharon Sprunger-Wulliman. Appreciation for all employees, staff, volunteers who make Swiss Village special: Anonymous Giver.
**All memorials and/or gifts given in honor of an individual(s) will go towards the Samaritan’s Endowment Fund unless otherwise designated.
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thermometers, scales, blood pressure cuffs and other “old technology” along with wireless radios to leverage WiFi networks and Bluetooth interoperability for connected medical devices. That includes slippers. Called “smart slippers,” they have pressure sensors embedded in their
According to AT&T, their team of scientists have been d e v e l o p i n g p r o t o t y p e connected health products, w i t h t h e g o a l o f making everyday household items “part of the network cloud.” Bob Miller of AT&T
labs and his team want t o c o n n e c t
THERAPY — Tara Farlow
Swiss Village Retirement Community will be hosting a Christmas Tree Walk December 14, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. View beautiful Christmas Trees decorated by local businesses throughout the hallways of
Swiss Village. Guests are invited to enjoy Christmas Cookies and Wassail in the main lounge. Parking is available at the Swiss Village Circle Drive Entrance. Swiss Village is located at 1350 West
CHRISTMAS TREE WALK
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Swiss Village presents Saturday Night at the Village. Fun free entertainment will be provided the second Saturday of every month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. December 8, 2012, residents and guests will enjoy Christmas Favorites performed by Tab Beechler. From the time Tab began pounding out melodies on a blue, battery-operated toy piano at the age of 5, it was clear that God had an extraordinary plan for his life. Six recordings and thousands of performances later, Tab is a celebrated pianist/vocalist and seasoned worship leader whose words and music have brought Hope, encouragement and God’s Truth to countless listeners. Join us Saturday, December 8, and enjoy many of your favorite Christmas Songs. For more information about Saturday Night at the Village, contact Michelle McIntosh,
Marketing Director, at 260.589.3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org See you at Saturday Night at the Village, December 8, in Swiss Village’s Auditorium.
Main Street, Berne, Indiana 46711. For more information contact Michelle McIntosh, Director of Marketing at 260.589.3173 or visit www.swissvillage.org.
soles to transmit foot movement data over AT&T’s network. If something is amiss in an elderly patient’s gait or there is a fall, the device will alert a doctor via e-mail or text message. The slippers are undergoing clinical trials and may be available as early as next year.
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RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITIES — Teri Sank
In, November, we took pause to honor our greatest treasures, our brave men and women who served our country in uniform, protecting us from the evils of tyrants and protecting our way of life with a Veterans' Day program. Our veterans don’t ask for anything in return, but we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. To our veterans, we extend are deepest gratitude and eternal thanks. Let us not forget their sacrifices for our sake, and may we always honor our veterans. The Harvest Social was held this month. The South Adams Jazz Band performed for the residents and their guests. The band did an outstanding job!
This month our major focus has b e e n o n Thanksgiving and remembering. It is good to consider all the things we have to be thankful for! Our annual Veteran’s Day program was very well attended, as we gathered to recognize not only the veterans in our midst, but also to honor all those who have served in the Armed Forces. We so much appreciated the members of the Berne American Legion for their participation in our program. Later in the month our families joined us for an evening of delightful entertainment by the South Adams Jazz Band at our Harvest Social. We all enjoyed the toe-tapping music, the visiting, and the pumpkin pie!
HEALTHCARE HAPPENINGS — Karen Rowell
ALPENROSE — Donna Stout
BLUMENGARTEN ACTIVITIES — Cole Rupp
We all have so much to be thankful for! Each and everyone of us may be at different levels but still so much. In this picture we are making some cards for our family members who can't be near us on this Thanksgiving! We miss a lot of our family members this time of year! We have once again welcomed in some new residents to assisted living. We have enjoyed making desserts and snacks for our movie night on Friday nights. The Kinder Haus kids have come and entertained us and we love to sing along with Curt Claassen's piano playing!
We did some shopping at Hobby Lobby in Fort Wayne and enjoyed lunch at Steak and Shake. We also went to Darlington Holiday Warehouse Sale where many residents picked up some neat gifts and goodies for the holidays. In celebration of Veterans Day, we had a program with Brian Milgiore called “March of Days”. The holiday craft bazaar was a huge success this year and a big thank you goes out to all the residents who helped with this wonderful event. The residents were invited to a piano recital put on by Betty Grimm’s piano students. Saturday Night at the Village featured the Jay Fox Band. We went to see the Wells County Chorus at the first Baptist Church in Bluffton. Swiss Village also hosted the Senior Center for a friendly pool tournament. The First Missionary Church Men’s quartet performed an afternoon concert. The residents made their own Thanksgiving cards and addressed them to send to family members.
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“Planning ahead, being sensible about food, scheduling, and shopping, and having realistic expectations about the holidays can do much in making the season a brighter, healthier one for you, your children and your whole family.” Dr. Herbert Mandell, Medical Director of Kids Peace Children’s Hospital. Here are a few specific tips:
1. Acknowledge your feelings and reach out if you need help.
The holiday season can be a hard time for many people. Reach out to others if you are feeling lonely or depressed.
2. Stick to a budget. Try to not overspend. Family gift exchanges or donating to a charity help bring back the true meaning of Christmas.
3. Learn to say no. There are so many things you could do and volunteer for. Know your limits.
SOUTH CAMPUS WELLNESS — Emily Arnold & Rachel Rosswurm
The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion would like to invite everyone to participate in our Annual Give and Get Fit Holiday Food Drive. Non-Members will be able to use the Wellness Pavilion for free each
time three non-perishable food items are donated. Current members who bring in items will be entered into a drawing for a free one month membership. The food drive will begin on December 9th and end on
Art & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion — Andrea Miller
December 31st. Last year over 1,500 pounds of food was donated to area food banks. Wishing you and yours, a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year from the staff at the Muselman Wellness Pavilion.
D o n ’ t abandon y o u r h e a l t h y e a t i n g a n d exercise p l a n . E a t i n g right and exercising are always stress reducers! Merry Christmas!
New Remodeled one and two bedroom independent living apartments in Zurich and Lucerne Haus. These newly updated independent living apartments will feature new kitchen cabinets, indirect lighting, bathroom fixtures, and window treatments. In addition, residents will also see changes to
the hallways, main corridor, and lounge.
Let Swiss Village simplify and enhance your life with our new Bundled Service Packages. Beginning in 2013 Independent Apartment Residents will have the option to receive significant discounts in regard to meals in the main dining room, housekeeping services, and garage rental through a convenient daily rate structure. These new apartments are selling
fast, so be sure to contact Michelle today to pick out your apartment. Call Michelle at 260.589.3173 to schedule lunch and a personal tour.
Coming in 2013!!! — Michelle McIntosh
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NEW EMPLOYEES
Swiss Village welcomes several new staff members this month. Amanda Mikesell is a new CNA in Healthcare and Gail Lengerich is a new CNA in Blumengarten. Jennifer Lehman is the new Director of Development/Volunteers.
It is the day before Thanksgiving so I have been thinking about Swiss Village with a “thankful heart”. I am grateful for the opportunity to work here and especially thankful to each resident who brightens my day. Residents bring joy in so many ways – from residents playing hymns at the piano, the hello in the morning, casual conversations at the Suisse Café, to goodbyes in the evening. The relationships I have with many residents are meaningful and special. I am truly thankful for those joys. I know residents feel similarly when they think about employees. I’m often told by residents how much they appreciate staff members and all of the “extras” that staff members do for them. They wonder how they can express that gratefulness. I suppose it is human nature that we do not express our appreciation often enough, but it is an honest thank you that brightens anyone’s day. The spoken word is better than a gift. So, at this Thanksgiving, I offer an honest, sincere thank you to the residents who brighten the days for the employees of Swiss Village, and to the staff who brighten the days for the residents.
FROM THE DESK OF MARGIE — Margie Dougherty
Village News compiled by: Tammy Seffernick
GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS
The Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion can help you with your holiday shopping stress. Give the gift of wellness this holiday season. Let your friends and family enjoy the benefits of the Arthur & Gloria Muselman Wellness Pavilion. The Wellness Pavilion has individual and family membership gift certificates available for purchase. Contact the Wellness Pavilion Today and Give The Gift of Wellness.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAFF
1 Kyle G. Schmidt
2 Leah M. Grimm
3 Haley D. Vorhees
6 April N. Pries
7 Tammera S. Heyerly
8 Katie M. Lairson
9 Carla K. Ringger & Kristen J. Bedwell
10 Amanda S. Hunley
12 Tia R. Fravel
14 Tyler N. Hunley
15 Chloe R. Zurcher
17 Lisa Habegger & Joshua Zimmerman
18 Lisa R. Affolder & Lindsey L. Graber
19 Julie K. Beer
20 Allison N. Cook , Sara J. Sprunger, &
20 Bruce E. Meyer
22 Phyllis E. Brotherton
23 Jacqueline D. Liechty & Evelyn S. Brewster
24 Colleen M. Rupp & Joyce A. Augsburger
25 Rachel L. Miller
27 Trista K. Lairson & Jessica A. May
28 Cynthia A. Bessesen
31 Taylor Murray & Amanda L. Brodbeck
Watch Your Mailbox…
During the month of December you will be receiving a
Village News address update form in the mail. If you
would like to make a year end contribution to the
Endowment Fund please return your contribution form
along with your Village News address update form.
Swiss Village, Inc. Swiss Village, Inc. Swiss Village, Inc. Swiss Village, Inc. 1350 W. Main St. Berne, IN 46711
Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Berne, IN 46711 Permit No 71
Be sure to check the Swiss Village Website at www.swissvillage.org for the complete listing of this
months Residential and Healthcare Activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. Event
8 Saturday Night at the
Village-Tab Beechler 7 pm
14 Christmas Tree Walk 6-8 pm
9-31 Wellness Pavilion Can Drive
2 Santa to Visit Wellness
Pavilion 2-4 pm
ourselves? How readily do we step up and declare through our words and actions that we do have a responsibility to those around us? Swiss Village through the Samaritans’ Endowment seeks to serve those who need our services, but who through no fault of their own do not have the financial resources to pay for the care needed. Monies given to the Samaritan’s Endowment are used to help those among us who have need. Your charitable gift to the Samaritan’s Endowment will help to underwrite the cost of care for those who do not have the financial means to pay for their care needs. Cash donations, giving through your estate, donating stocks or property, and/or the purchase of a charitable gift annuity are all good ways of giving to the Samaritan’s Endowment. This Christmas season you can be your “brother’s” keeper.
“Am I My Brother’s
Keeper?”
In Genesis, chapter 4, we read the story of Cain and Abel. Cain is the elder son. In a moment of jealousy he killed his younger brother. God confronted Cain and asked the whereabouts of Abel. Cain responded with, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” This is one of the first questions posed by man to God. It is clear that Cain wants to claim no responsibility for his brother. Imbedded within this question is a disguised tone of rebellion, masquerading as innocent independence. Cain wants to be responsible for no one. Do you and I hide behind our own declaration of independence? Are we takers or givers? Do we use the blessings that we have received to bless others or to keep for
CHARITABLE GIVING NEWS — Daryl L. Martin, Executive Director
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