Laughter, warm sunshine, hundreds ofbidders, a wide array of food choices andvolunteers of all ages made the FellowshipDay on September 8 special. Residentsjoined their children, grandchildren andother visitors in shopping at the flea marketand craft shop, attending the auction anddining on barbecued chicken, ice cream,fresh fruit and baked goods.

After a minute of silence to honor thememory of the late auctioneer Robert E.Martin, his family began the auction at 9:00a.m. with a steady stream of quilts,household items, handcrafted furniture andantiques. Frank King’s hand-carved BlueJay sold for $1100, Harold Eby’s Multi-Marble Roller at $600, and the Heart ofRoses quilt brought over $2000. Several other quilts, most quilted by the Landis Homes quilters, sold forover $1000 each.

A new feature this year was the auctioning offof three mystery boxes by former retirementcommunity CEO’s. They included EdLongenecker former president of Landis Homes,Paul Leaman past president of Mennonite Homeand Leroy Petersheim formerly of Tel HaiRetirement Community. Both Leaman andPetersheim are new residents of Landis Homes.In addition to raising $2,370 everyone had funobserving the interactions of the amateurauctioneers with the bidders. The combinedauction activities raised more than $78,000 forthe Caring Fund, part of the benevolent programat Landis Homes.

Other highlights of the day were the activitiesfor children. These included a Castle bounce, abarrel train ride, miniature horses for petting,crafts, face painting and a train display.

WJTL Radio’s Lisa Landis did a live broadcast ofthe show “Kids Cookie Break,” at times

Warm Memories of Fellowship Day 2007

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an agency ofLancaster Mennonite Conference

The ministry of LandisHomes is to serve aging adults and their families by honoring and enriching their lives in a communityof Christ-like love.

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Robert H. LeamanVice Chair

Daryl E. EshlemanTreasurer

Lois M. GoodSecretary

Susan E. GodshallAssistant Secretary

J. Kenneth Brubaker

John W. Eby

Dottie M. Martin

James R. Martin

Evelyn M. Miller

Rachel Thomas Pellman

Harold S. Stauffer

Gretchen J. Thomas

H. Howard Witmer

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Grace Wenger’s 1994 book on LandisHomes, The First Thirty Years, describes theearly founders’ interest in learning from theexperiences of other retirement/nursingcommunities. Early planners like OrieMiller, Frank Enck, Sanford High, MoweryFrey and Ira Buckwalter explored, visitedand took photographs of innovative, cutting-edge communities in Lancaster, Lebanon andYork Counties as well as two communities inFlorida.

Forty-five years later Landis Homescontinues to preface action with times ofresearch and learning. We are continuouslylearning through contacts with our presentand future residents, volunteers and staff, aswell as community leaders. We also partnerwith businesses and consultants whoincorporate learning into their cultures.

We have heard from current andprospective residents how they value thelearning opportunities offered here and lookforward to new learning adventures. Supportgroups and seminars offered on campus andin partnership with other organizationsprovide information on topics such as agingwell, Medicare coverage, advance directivesand nutrition. The resident-drivenKeenagers computer club provides learningopportunities through regular meetings, andwe have supported learning by expandingthe Wireless Internet Service acrosscampus—a service similar to that providedon many college campuses—which enablesresidents to tap into the massive amount oflearning and communication opportunitiesthat are available online.

We also enjoy strong relationships with anumber of institutions of learning in the areaincluding; Lancaster Mennonite Schools,Hinkletown Mennonite School, EasternMennonite University, Harrisburg AreaCommunity College, Lancaster GeneralCollege of Nursing and others. We partnerwith local providers of lifelong learningseminars such as Quest, a six-week program

held at Trinity Lutheran Church inLancaster. It is a joy to participate in early-childhood learning as well throughsupporting the children, staff and others bypartnering with Hildebrandt, the operatorsof the Children’s Learning Center at LandisHomes.

We realize that an organization like LandisHomes only grows and learns as itsindividual employees, residents, volunteersand others engaged in our community lifegrow and learn. We have, therefore,provided learning opportunities in culture-change and person-centered care throughoutthe past year and plan to continue in comingyears. Learning is enhanced in a teamsetting, so in September we launched whatwe hope to be a monthly “Lunch & Learn”series. Staff will meet over lunch and learnabout topics such as new trends in elderhousing, creation care, campus masterplanning, and other topics.

The Landis Homes Board of Directorsconsistently values learning. Board memberstake advantage of opportunities to learn byattending Board Forums sponsored by theAnabaptist Providers Group, of which we area member, as well as the Mennonite HealthAssembly sponsored by Mennonite HealthServices Alliance. The Board also recognizesthat the local church and broadercommunity seeks support in learning abouthealth, wellness, finances, and social andother issues relating to aging. Therefore, aSpeaker’s Resource List of board and staffmembers willing to speak to congregations,Sunday School classes, and in other settingshas been posted on our web site. Seewww.landishomes.org for a complete list oftopics and speakers. We can alsorecommend books and video resources.

Learning is the Strength of OurCommunity and is anatural outgrowth ofour journey to thispoint. Learning helpsprepare us to be opento God’s leading nowand in the future as weseek his directionthrough prayer. Thankyou for joining in thisjourney!

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launched a Speakers Resourcelisting available through the website. Local congregations andcommunity groups can arrangefor a Landis Homes employee orboard member to speak to agroup on a variety of topics.Topics are available on a numberof subjects including aging,stewardship, health & wellnessand more.

In the event a church or groupwould like to arrange a speakerthey may contact them directlyusing the contact informationprovided on the website. Thisresource is provided at no charge.

Please visit the SpeakersResource Listing page of our website at www.landishomes.org fora list of speakers and topics orcall 717-581-3935 to request alisting.

Watercolorist to Show in OctoberDebra L. Smith will

show her most recentwatercolors at LandisHomes on October 30.Born and raised inLancaster County, Debra’sinterest in art began at anearly age and continuedthrough her school yearsand beyond. Early in hercareer she worked ingraphite, moved intocolored pencil and nowdevotes all her time towatercolor.

Debra holds Signature member status in the Philadelphia WatercolorSociety (PWCS). She also has previously served as President and VicePresident of the Village Art Association in Lititz. Debra has exhibited heraward-winning work in numerous juried shows including the Longs ParkArts and Crafts Festival. Her paintings are part of the corporate collectionof MBNA Bank of America, and private collections throughout the UnitedStates and abroad.

Debra, who lives in Lititz with her husband and children, is a member ofNeffsville Mennonite Church.

The opening reception, to which the public is welcome, will be held from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30 in the Harvest View lobby andgalleries. The works will continue to be on display through January 2008.

Adult Day Services Celebrates New PatioOn September 18, 2007, Eden West clients and staff

celebrated the dedication of the patio installed this summeroutside of the adult day services center. Pictured is client CarolGreenfield, center with scissors, cutting the ribbon with theassistance of President Larry Zook and Eden West ManagerChristy Carpenter. Looking on are Linford Good, VP ofPlanning & Marketing, Donald Becker of Stony BridgeLandscaping, Lancaster County Office of Aging ExecutiveDirector Jacqueline Burch, and VP of Operations Eva Bering.

The Lancaster County Office of Aging contributed a generousgrant toward the installation of the patio. Donald Becker alongwith Maintenance Director Jeff Yunginger designed the patio and Stony Bridge Landscaping did the installation.

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The Auxiliary sponsored the chicken barbecue dinners that were served for outdoor dining and for takeout. Proceeds fromthe barbecue dinners and bake sale, totaling over $14,000, will go towards the purchase of a new wheelchair bus to benefitall residents.

Two additional events this year were also a part of the Fellowship Day weekend. Several vocal groups provided a Night ofMusic on Thursday, September 6, and Myron Augsburger of Harrisonburg, VA, gave the message in the Worship Under theTent on Sunday evening, September 9.

The Fellowship Day in 2008 is scheduled for Saturday, September 13.

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Campus Becomes Subject ofNew Photography Book

Landis Homes in Color is a newly printed book ofphotographs taken on the retirement community campus.The book is the work of cottage residents Dr. J. LesterEshleman and his wife Lois. It includes over 100 colorphotographs reflecting the changing seasons on the campusand surrounding properties.

The Eshlemans, who served as missionaries in Africa fornearly 50 years, received the gift of a digital camera fromtheir son and daughter several years ago. Dr. Eshleman, whohas enjoyed photography most of his life, added this new method to his inventory. Lois assisted with theselection and editing of the photos.

Many of the photos have been used on the closed circuit television on campus along with the announcementsof the day.

“So many people shared their appreciation with me for these images, and they encouraged me to put them alltogether somehow,” said Dr. Eshleman. “This book is the result of their suggestions.”

The book Landis Homes in Color was unveiled just a few days before this year’s Fellowship Day. The firstcopy sold for $125.00 at the auction in September and was autographed on the spot. Additional copies of thebook are now for sale on campus at the General Store and Dogwood Commons Gift Shop for $25.00, plus tax.

The photos have also been incorporated into the redesign of this quarterly newsletter. Beginning with thesummer 2007 issue, an Eshleman photo serves as the basis for each issue of Horizons.

The Landis Homes Auxiliary is the organization that handles the details for hosting the chicken barbecueportion of the annual Fellowship Day & Chicken Barbecue held each year on the second Saturday inSeptember.

The Landis Homes Auxiliary is seeking volunteers for various leadership positions. Terms are two yearsand begin in spring 2008 with the bulk of preparation activity occurring in July and August in thefollowing positions:

Vice President: Assist the President in assigning volunteers, dividing responsibilities for general oversightof the event. In the second year, the vice president becomes the president, joined by a new vice president.

Food Committee Members: Contact church representatives for food or financial contributions, ordersupplies from Landis Homes Dining Services and provide oversight for the East barbecue area.

For more information or if interested in applying, please contact Sue Shirk, Volunteer Services Directorat 509-5409.

Auxiliary Seeks New LeadersBy Sue Shirk,

Director of Volunteer Services

Teamwork - A Landis Homes Value by John R. Buckwalter, Director of Gift Planning

Teamwork is one of the guiding values at Landis Homes. It can bewitnessed in resident relationships, in staff interactions and in variousactivities carried out by the Auxiliary and other volunteers.

A rich tradition continues of residents and staff working together toplan special events. The recent Fellowship Day was successful due tothe teamwork of residents, staff, board members and friends.

In a few weeks an invitation will be in the mail requestingparticipation in our annual appeal to benefit Benevolent Care. It willbe an opportunity for our many friends to be included in our teamworkfabric here at Landis Homes. Each generous gift received for thisimportant ministry will be very much appreciated.

The gifts received through the annual appeal will bless about fifty people who no longer have sufficientfinancial resources or government assistance to cover the full cost of their assisted living or health care services.

Clarence and Mary Martin, residents of Landis Homes since 1998, will serve as co-chair persons of our 2007annual appeal. Their ongoing support for benevolent care is appreciated. Clarence and Mary are part of thefabric of teamwork in serving one another at Landis Homes.

Waning Gift Opportunity for IRAsDuring 2006 and 2007, federal law allowed transfers, by persons age

701⁄2 and over, from an IRA to the Landis Homes Caring Fund orEndowment Fund without incurring income tax. Any arbitrary giftamount up to $100,000 can be chosen, or join others in transferringtheir annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

As of this writing, the law is due to expire at the end of the yearbarring an act of Congress. Contact John Buckwalter in the Office ofGift Planning Services at 717-509-5490 for more details or assistancein preparing a transfer request for your account executive.

Landis Homes GiftAnnuity Seminar

November 7, 200710:30 a.m. • Harvest Room

Call the office of Gift PlanningServices at 717-509-5490 formore information or to registerby November 5.

Readers’ ChoiceLinford Good, VP of Planning and Marketing

For the second year in a row, the readers of Lancaster Newspapers selected LandisHomes as their favorite Assisted Living Residence. This follows three years as runner-up.Residents living in Aspen, Birch, Cedar and Lititz House receive assisted living services.

Lancaster Newspapers conducts a “Readers’ Choice” survey each year to identify favoriteproviders of a variety of services, including restaurants, banks, hair salons, radio stations and many more.

For the third consecutive year Landis Homes was also selected as runner-up in the Retirement Communitycategory. Congratulations to all members of the Landis Homes team for being leaders in serving one another.And thank you for voting us one of your favorites.

Oct. 30 Artists ReceptionMixed Media by Debra L. Smith6:30-8:30 p.m.Harvest View Galleries

Nov. 7 Gift Annuity SeminarHarvest Room10:30 a.m.To Register Call Gift Planning Office: 717-509-5490

Nov. 19 Parkinson’s Support Group“Nutrition & Parkinson’s Disease” Margarita Kosko, Landis Homes dieticianWestview Community Room2:00 p.m.

Nov. 21 Thanksgiving ServiceWest Bethany Chapel7:00 p.m.

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving ServiceEast Bethany Chapel10:00 a.m.

Nov. 27 Memory Loss Support Group“Celebrating the Caregiver”Faith Hoover, Linda Umbrell, Vanessa King BoyerWarwick Room7:00 p.m.

Dec. 9 Advent Communion ServicesEast & West Bethany Chapels10:00 a.m.

Dec. 12 Service of Remembrance West Bethany Chapel2:00 p.m.

Dec. 13 Christmas Tea West Community Room1:30 and 3:00 p.m.

Dec. 14 Christmas TeaEast Bethany 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 22-25, Renewal Meetings 2008 West Bethany

Speaker: Nelson Martin7:00 p.m.

New Medical DirectorBegins

By Eva Bering, VP of OperationsLandis Homes

welcomed Dale K.Hursh, MD, CMD asthe Medical Directorfor the retirementcommunity effectiveOctober 1, 2007. Hereplaces GaryHopkins MD,CMC,

from Manheim Family Practice who has servedin this position since 2002.

Dr. Hursh was born in Lancaster and grewup locally in Farmersville. After graduatingfrom Conestoga Valley High School, heattended Houghton College and earned aBachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Following college, Hursh entered medicalschool at Jefferson Medical College,Philadelphia graduating with a Doctor ofMedicine degree in 1989 in family medicine.After completing his residency at LancasterGeneral Hospital, Dr. Hursh entered privatepractice.

In 2001 Dr. Hursh began a fellowship ingeriatric medicine and completed the one-yearspecialty training in geriatrics in 2002. He thenworked to help establish Geriatric Associates,an outpatient specialty geriatric practice ofLancaster General Hospital and to assist in thefurther development of the fellowship trainingprogram.

Dr. Hursh currently serves as an AssociateDirector of the Lancaster General GeriatricsFellowship Program, sees patients at theGeriatric Associates office, and provides carefor residents at Landis Homes and HomesteadVillage retirement communities. In addition tobeing board-certified in geriatric medicine, Dr.Hursh also has earned certification as aCertified Medical Director (CMD) through theAmerican Medical Directors Association. Dr.Hursh and his wife Karen have three childrenand live in Lancaster.

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In This IssuePresident’s Message ...................................p.2Speakers Resource List ...............................p.3October Art Reception ...............................p.3Adult Day Services New Patio.....................p.3Fellowship Day Events ............................p.4-5Landis Homes In Color Published ...............p.5Auxiliary Seeks Leaders..............................p.5Gift Planning News ....................................p.6Readers Choice Awards...............................p.6New Medical Director .................................p.7Calendar ...................................................p.7

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Life Trails Inaugurated It was a perfect weather day in September when

residents and staff took part in a Life Trail Walk aroundthe campus. The event included instruction on the fivenew Life Trail stations, which were funded by gifts fromthe Landis Homes Auxiliary.

Eighteen residents on battery-operated vehicles andseveral staff members were part of the morning Roll n’Stroll event which proceeded around the walking path andLife Trail stations. There was a great level of enthusiasmin the many residents and the accompanying staff memberstrying out the new equipment for the first time.

In the afternoon another 14 residents joined WellnessCoordinator Bob Dressler for a walk around campus.They stopped at each Life Trail station along the way for instruction on the station and for discussion on manywellness-related topics. It was a great time of learning about health and wellness while enjoying the fellowshipand the beautiful weather.

Since there was so much interest generated in the Life Trail stations, there will be additional “Life Trail Walks”scheduled in coming months for residents who are interested in learning more. Everyone is encouraged toparticipate and try these exercise stations designed to turn a walk into a total-body workout.

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