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Good ’Ole SummertimeMenorah Park ~ Excellence in Caring 27100 Cedar Road Beachwood, Ohio 44122 MenorahPark.org

EXCELLENCE IN CARING

2 Menorah Park Campus News • 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 • July-August, 2017

As the CEO of Menorah Park, I am both humbled and appreciative to all who voted for us as Cleveland Magazine’s “The Best of the East for Senior Living.” Whether you or a loved one is living at home in the community or at one of our campus residences, we are committed to serving you with excellence in caring.When we are honored by members of our community,

it’s especially meaningful, because you are our focus. From Menorah Park’s humble beginning when a group of women saw a need and worked to create a home for aging adults known as the Orthodox Old Home, to now, our core purpose remains supporting people, community, and society. Our value is measured in large part by how successful we are in fulfilling needs of our community. Creating consistent, personalized experiences allows us to become part of the tapestry of the community with strong relationships throughout. Simply put, our

Menorah Park Committed to Each Individualstaff, board members, volunteers - all who are part of Menorah Park - are dedicated to helping make lives better. It was especially gratifying to hear stories from those who attended the Cleveland Magazine event, to learn from people who have experienced Menorah Park, that we achieve our goals noted above. You shared that we are viewed as family, as mentors, as those willing to help others, and as a place where you can find trusted expertise. Parents stopped by our table to share that their son got his first job at Menorah Park as a transporter, and is now a successful entrepreneur thanks to staff mentoring. A grandson spoke fondly of a home for his grandmother where, while she gets the help and support she needs, she is also thoroughly enjoying life. And, then we met three more people who shared that they have friends who have had rehabilitation at Menorah Park and therapy at our Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center, and also expressed when they need help, they know exactly where to go.

These are just a few of the stories captured that evening, and I want to thank all of you for sharing them with us, and allowing Menorah Park to be your trusted source for programs and services that support your healthcare and residential needs. I invite you to join Facebook.com/MenorahPark where we share and post stories and photos for you to enjoy, including a re-post of Best of Cleveland event photos. Also, go to our website, MenorahPark.org for additional opportunities to engage with the Menorah Park community, for helpful information, and to get answers to questions you may have related to you or a loved one.

[email protected]

Jim Newbrough, Menorah Park

Chief Executive Officer

Good ’Ole SummertimeCOVER STORY

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We Stood as One11

TLC Program at R.H. Myers Apartments10

Peggy's Wild Ride8

Wish List6

On cover: The Rothenbergs at R.H. Myers Apartments greenhouse prepare for planting

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Scholar on CampusPresents:

Jared Bendis, MFA, MA • Creative New MediaOfficer at Case WesternReserve University• Award-winningartist, photographer,playwright, andfilmmakerResidence and Community ProgramsFrom Castle to Castle: Scotland

• View a multitude of 18th Century engravings of Scottish castles.• Hear stories of the adventures as Jared located and photographed

the castles during his whirlwind expedition; comparing andcontrasting the engravings of yesteryear with his recent photos.

Evening Community Program*Tuesday, July 25th Menorah Park Auditorium7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.*RSVP for evening communityprogram only to 216-360-8208

Residence ProgramsMonday, July 24th Wiggins Place10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.R.H. Myers2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26thMenorah Park10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Stone Gardens2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Aging Resources

Featured Speaker:Dr. Todd J. PesekHolistic physician at VitalHealth Partners, Chief Medical Officer at Heinen’s, medical advisor, published scholar, professor, and author who specializes in disease prevention and reversal toward longevity and vital living.1 Learn how easy and delicious it is to Eat Yourself

Super with Superfoods: plant-based, nutrient-dense, calorie-sparse, health-empowering foods.

2 Explore the topic of smart dietary supplementation in support of optimal health and wellness.

3 Discuss reasons why the body requires food-based, bioavailable supplements, which supplements to take and when, and what to avoid.

Thursday, September 28Dinner Hour: 5:30 p.m. • Program: 6:30 p.m.Menorah Park Saltzman Auditorium

Program and Dinner are Free of ChargeFor more information, contact Beth Silver 216-839-6678 or [email protected]

Aging Resources Dinner Conversations are sponsored by the Earl and Barbara Franklin Fund

Save the DateFor Our Fall EventThe Menorah Park Aging Resources Center Presents:

Eat Yourself Super & Smart Supplementation


It’s beautiful and warm, and there’s no reason to remain indoors when there is so much to do outside on the Menorah Park campus. Menorah Park sits on 42 rolling acres of walkways, gardens and lush greenery, and is located across from the beautiful Acacia Reservation of the Cleveland MetroParks. There are multiple paths to follow for a peaceful afternoon picnic or participating in a campus walking club, or to just soak in the sun. It’s easy to unwind and feel serenity. The scenery includes a realistic, life-sized giraffe statue, beautiful art sculptures, and convenient seating areas to meditate or spend time with a friend. Enjoy the

Good ’Ole Summertimewafting scent of summertime BBQs, laughter of children on the playground, and birds singing in the trees. There are also several opportunities to plant, care for and reap the rewards of on-campus gardens, including the Sylvia & Leonard Becker Vegetable, Herb and Flower Garden.If the heat is a bit too much, the outside comes inside in our beautiful music-filled Italian Piazza, where rays of sunlight filter in giving life to ample plants and lush greenery,

Mandel Adult Day Center clients spend many afternoons enjoying outdoor activities that keep them smiling. Pictured from left to right: Eugene Dungy, Josephine Mallik, and Vivian Nickens

The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center's "Meet Us at Menorah Park" walk was a great way to spend a sunny morning with friends outdoors in the fresh air. Above left: Applause to Caroline Majewski (left) and Denna Colbert second and third place winners. Above right: First place winners Mariya Onitskanskaya with her son Michael Onitskanskaya share in the fun, congratulated by Exercise Specialist Tammy Sos.

Little Joey Calkins gets some hugs from resident Sara Monroe while cheering on walkers during the “Meet Us at Menorah Park” walk.

and walls decorated with beautiful art take us to another time and place. Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks at the wine bar with live entertainment.

The "Meet Us at Menorah Park" Walk

C O V E R S T O R Y

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Now's the time to visit the many plush greenspaces and gardens on campus:• The Debra Ann November

Intergenerational Gardendesignated for childrenenrolled in the FUNdamentalsChildren Center includes flowerand veggie beds along withplayground equipment and aspecial reading area.

• Enjoy the lush Harriet andSol Roth Garden at theMarcus Pavilion.

• Visit the giraffe at the Edith B.and Alvin O. SchreibmanGarden with access atthe Friedman and MarcusPavilions.

• Emma and Meyer BruderGarden and the adjacentEdna and Nat M. MarcusIntergenerational FitnessCourse, located across fromthe Rosenbluth Creative ArtsCenter, beds of eye-catchingpurple and red flowers withbits of yellow in-between anda playground make it the idealfamily area.

• The Mickie BeckerFriendship Garden isnestled along the link hallwayconnecting the Euclid andFairmount Pavilions.

• The Sylvia and LeonardBecker IntergenerationalGarden, along the WigginsWalkway link to The PeterB. Lewis Aquatic & TherapyCenter and R.H. Myers is theperfect place to quietly reflect.

• The Stanley and EnidRothenfeld Garden providesbeautiful scenery during awalk between R.H. MyersApartments and Menorah Park.

• Bring the kids and enjoy theLeah and Albert FrankelPlayground and Gardenand the nearby Lucille BayerFamily Garden at R.H.Myers.

• The Sadie Fisher Garden atStone Gardens offers a lively coipond, park benches, lovely treesand flowers.

• The Sophie ThormanGarden, located at the StoneGardens – Menorah Park linkoffers true glimpses of nature.

• The Piccus Garden andRose Garden located nearthe front entrance of StoneGardens, includes a seatingarea with shading umbrellas.

• The Serenity Park near theWiggins Place front entrance isa location of relaxation as youlisten to the peaceful soundof flowing water from thefountain.

• The Kearschner Gazebo andwalkway provide a pleasantopportunity to stretch the legsand enjoy conversation beforeor after dining being locatedjust outside the dining room atWiggins Place.

Summertime

Iris November (top row, third from right), the donor who made the Debra Ann November Intergenerational Garden possible, stopped by to enjoy planting season with kids and staff. A full playground photo was a must!

Other opportunities are available at all residences, so don’t hesitate to ask your activities director for more information.


Wish ListOn a regular basis Jeff Danzinger calls me and he asks, “What can Stephanie and I do for your residents?” Last year I said, “We need some equipment for the new Dental Clinic.” They took care of it. Then Jeff called and said, “There should be toasters at the Sunday Bagel Brunches.” He took care of it. The next time he called I said, “The Euclid Nursing Pavilion dining rooms have

small TVs, but the residents love watching, so we’d like them to have nice big 70” screens.” They took care of it. Then there was the time he said, “We love Sundays at the Pearl’s Place Café. What do the wonderful volunteers need?” The new commercial refrigerator/freezer has a plaque that says “Gift of Stephanie and Jeffrey Danzinger.”Our main goal is to provide the finest service and lifestyle for our clients and residents. We rely on our donors for general operating support through the Menorah Park Annual Campaign and our endowed funds which support so many ongoing programs. But literally every day someone says “We need something to make life better for the residents, to provide more comfort or fun.”We maintain a “Wish List” of items at many different price points, to keep track of our needs and so we can answer the call of wonderful people like Jeff and Stephanie when they ask “What can we do”? Maybe you want to do something that will specifically impact the life of your own loved one on our campus? Maybe an item from our Wish List would make a wonderful birthday present for your mom or dad? Maybe you want to thank us for your loved one’s wonderful care and a Wish List item would be a sweet memorial gift?Thank you for following Jeff and Stephanie in their tzedakah (charitable acts). Call us at 216-595-7324 or email [email protected] and we’ll help you find the perfect Wish List item.

Joel Fox Director of the Menorah Park

Foundation

Wish Fulfilled

Thanks to Howard Fishman, Menorah Park is able to kick off this year's BBQ season in style with 12 new grills. Our wish was granted.

We're here to serve, with the help of Board members and master grillers Howard Danzinger (left) and Jim Samuels, at Menorah Park's Board-Resident BBQ.

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ReclinersTwo of the nursing home’s pavilions which primarily serve residents with dementia require new recliners for common rooms. Each recliner costs $600 and currently eight are needed at a total cost of $4,800. The recliners will provide roomier and more comfortable seating while watching television and participating in other activities.The Activities Department annually celebrates Senior Living Week with daily activities and entertainment. Each day has a different theme and costs between $500 - $1,000 for decorations, food and entertainers.

Music Therapy ClassesThe Adult Day Center, serving adults with all levels of cognitive or physical disabilities would like to provide weekly Music and Drum Therapy Classes for $2,040 annually. Studies and research have proven that music and memory are linked and music has a unique way of communicating with people of all ages.

Prayer BooksThe Menorah Park Synagogue is in need of new prayer books - $8,000

Beauty Shops RenovationAll Auxiliary Beauty Shops in the nursing home and apartment buildings are in need of a face-lift. Depending upon the work required, each will cost $5,000 to $10,000.

Exercise EquipmentThe Exercise Room at Stone Gardens needs new NuStep Equipment. This equipment provides a low impact workout for exercisers of all ages and levels of fitness promoting a healthy lifestyle - $6,500.

Menorah Park Wish List

Yoga ClassesResidents at Stone Gardens would greatly enjoy and benefit from bi-weekly Gentle Yoga classes which cost $1,320 annually. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of high blood pressure, arthritis and poor sleep.

Automatic DoorsR.H. Myers Apartments tenants would greatly appreciate “Open Sesame” doors for the first floor public restrooms - $4,500. Currently the doors are very heavy and hard to open. With just the touch of a button, the doors will swing open, allowing for easier access.

ComputersThe front sitting area at R.H. Myers Apartments needs two new computers with large key pads and touch screen monitors providing tenants with higher functionality - total cost $2,500.

Live Entertainment for Senior PromUpgraded entertainment for the Senior Prom and New Year’s Eve at Wiggins Place. The entertainment group, Nightbridge, has previously been enthusiastically received. The cost is $1,500 for three hours with five pieces, including a vocalist. New Year’s Eve may be slightly more expensive.

Automatic DoorsAutomatic Doors (Open Sesame) in the underground garage at Wiggins Place on both sides of the door leading into the building. Many times the residents have a very difficult time opening the door, particularly if they use a walker or are carrying packages. With a push of a button, the doors will remain open long enough to get through and then automatically close - $5,000.

This is just a small sample of items currently on our wish list which changes constantly. Various items are needed at all different levels of support from $1,000 to $350,000.Feel free to contact Joel Fox at 216-595-7324, Lynn Bercu Krumholz at 216-896-1104 or Jane Furth at 216-839-6688 for more information.


MenorahPark.org • (216) 831-6500


It was a stunning sight! Beautiful 95 year-old Peggy Nathan Einstein with a big grin, perched on the back of a Harley-Davidson with Mayor Merle Gorden and all her friends and family, and plenty of media cheering her on! The ride was amazing, although Peggy didn't want it to end and she really wanted to go really, really fast!!! When it was over she was interviewed by Channels 5 and 8, and the Cleveland Jewish News and she was as wonderful and authentic as she always is. See Facebook@MenorahPark. When the ride was over, Mayor Merle Gorden spoke to Channel 5 again and talked about the reasons he loves Menorah Park, which included the fact that it's not just bricks and mortar and acreage that makes this place so fabulous, it's the residents, the families, the staff, the administration, and the love and

Peggy’s Wild Ride was a Hoot for All

d.r.e.a.m.sMayor Gorden and Peggy grin for the cameras. Peggy's Harley T-shirt and jacket donated by Southeast Harley-Davidson in Bedford Heights. Thank you!

Fox 8 reporter interviews Peggy after her ride.

caring that is woven into the very fabric of the soul of this place-- and those who give it their all to make it all that it can be to serve our residents. Excellence in caring at its best!Thank you all for your support! Yay D.R.E.A.M. Team for helping make Peggy's Dream Come True! Does your loved one here have a dream? Let us know! Contact your loved one’s activities director or email [email protected]. To donate to the D.R.E.A.M. Team, email [email protected].

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Meet our dear friend Peggy Nathan Einstein (featured on page 8), who has a wonderful sense of humor and zest for life. Peggy has lived at Wiggins Place for nearly five years and loves the lifestyle. The overriding reason Peggy made the difficult decision to move was to increase the opportunities for socialization. As a member of the Welcoming Committee she greets new tenants; attends lectures across the Menorah Park Campus; plays bridge at least weekly; enjoys the daily happy hour as well as dining with friends – both old and new, as well as family who also live there. As a way to express her gratitude for the life she is enjoying, recently Peggy decided to create a Menorah Park Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) with Wiggins Place as the beneficiary. Peggy was familiar with the advantages of CGAs, as she had already created a few to support other charitable organizations. With the Charitable Gift Annuity, Peggy receives quarterly income checks at a rate well exceeding current bank savings rates for the remainder of her life. The balance will support Wiggins Place in the future.Peggy has always believed in giving back to the community, “I am lucky to have lived a good life and

Did you know: Compared to CD’s and savings accounts Menorah Park

CGA’s offer very attractive rates – for example, 4.7% for a single person age

65 and 7.8% for a person age 85. A significant portion of the deposit is tax deductible, and a portion of the income

is tax free.

to have enough to take of myself and my family. I feel indebted to Wiggins Place.” She believes if you have more than you need, you should use it to help others.

In addition to the generous gift annuity, Peggy informed us she has a bequest in her will to support Menorah Park. We are grateful to Peggy for leaving an important and meaningful personal legacy to a charitable organization she cares about. Her gifts will make a significant difference for generations to come. If you would like more information about Charitable Gift Annuities or other ways to make a planned gift, please contact Jane Furth at [email protected] or 216.839.6688.

She Uses What She Has to Help Others

Ellie Rose will be 100 in October, but for Ellie, age is just a number. Her secret to youth, she says, is “just put one foot in front of the other” and keep moving. The retired chemistry and biology teacher enjoys gently gliding across the warm water at the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center on the Menorah Park Campus often, and does it effortlessly. Ellie is also wise to the benefits of the water: relaxing the body, clearing the mind, keeping the heart and body healthy. But when asked why she continues to swim, which she has done since early childhood, she softly answers with that beautiful smile, “Its fun.”View her video at Facebook.com/MenorahPark.

She’s in the Swim!


TLC Program Created by Former Radio PersonalityThursdays are very educational and thought provoking for members of the R.H. Myers TLC Group. TLC stands for “Think, Learn, Create”, and the group was conceived and moderated by R.H. Myers resident Beatrice Nechin.“We talk about anything and everything that is important,” Beatrice said during the meeting, in including the FDA, the safety of juices, cancer, the concept being discussed by schools to discontinue the grading system, social work, and the educational class they attended earlier. Lunch also came up.Beatrice researches current events and topics of impact, and brings accompanying news clips to read. Afterwards, she solicits opinions and observations from the group, which is comprised of more than a dozen women of various ages and backgrounds. An excellent moderator, Beatrice thinks she would like to have a blog radio show eventually and reach

From Left: Lauri Agins, Sylvia Millet, Ruth Sandler, Bea Nichin, Sandy Vendeland, Shirley Liberman, Betty Forchheimer, Bennette Rosenwasser, Jean Arnold, Ellie Teich, Betty Nesbit, Judy Jaffe and Luanna Gamble enjoy thinking, learning, and creating with others.

out to more people. She was a talk radio host in New York with a show for seniors for many years. Megan Cisler, Administrator at R.H. Myers, is impressed with Beatrice’s gumption. “I think the program Beatrice created is a great outlet and avenue for our tenants, and a wonderful supplement to our ongoing programming. It stimulates their minds and offers meaningful discussion among their peers,” she said. “At R.H. Myers we encourage tenants to embrace and share their talents with one another.”

Each year, the Rose Institute for Lifelong Learning honors attendees of its college-like classes for passionately engaging in ongoing learning experiences.We recognize R.H. Myers tenant Dr. Daniel Schwartz for his ever-present love of learning with the annual Rose Award. Dr. Schwartz has attended classed for 13 years, engaging in 168 stimulating courses, accumulating 300 credit hours.

Rose Institute Honors

We salute Harriet Morse of Stone Gardens as this year’s Valedictorian. She has attended the most classes and accumulated the most credit hours out of all students over the last 12 months, and has accumulated 190 credit hours during the four years she has participated at the Institute.

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ServicesMarcus Post-Hospital Rehabilitation ● Home Health Services ● Outpatient Occupational & Speech Therapies ● The Peter B.Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center ● Adaptive Living Shoppe ●Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ● Adult Day Center

● Housekeeping Plus ● Dialysis ● Center 4 Brain Health

Residential OptionsR.H. Myers Apartments ● Wiggins Place Assisted Living Residence ● Stone Gardens Assisted Living Residence ●

Helen's Place Memory Care Apartments ● Menorah Park Skilled Nursing Home


Call Beth Silver at (216) 839-667827100 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH • MenorahPark.org

Warnings of massive cuts to Medicaid and health care for millions prompted action that culminated into an energized rally at Menorah Park on a warm sunny Tuesday in June.Menorah Park, a leader in advocacy for adults as they age, and administrator Richard Schwalberg acted on the possibility that in the new American Health Care Act millions could lose healthcare and Medicaid would face massive cuts. He created a petition and letters to Senators Portman and Brown, then invited the community to participate so that everyone’s voices would be heard at the “We Stand as One!” rally.“This was a show of strength. WE as a community, and as a leader in senior healthcare and residential living, WILL STAND AS ONE, to protect our seniors,” Schwalberg stated.Montefiore, our neighboring nursing home and partner in advocacy, joined the rally and the march. Both Menorah Park and Montefiore staff, residents and family members were there.All present hope this very serious and crucial rally will get the attention of lawmakers. Media representatives from The Cleveland Jewish News, The Plain Dealer, and Channel 19 were there to document the event. The Wall Street Journal also wrote an article on our advoccy. You can see pictures and media coverage links on Facebook.com/MenorahPark.

Rally to Beat All Rallies: ‘We Stood as One’

Menorah Park’s Administrator Richard Schwalberg explains why Menorah Park planned the rally around having residents’ voices heard with Channel 19’s Lacey Crisp.

Residents and community members listening to speakers outline why we must make our voices heard.


Menorah ParkJuly16th 2:45 p.m. Music with Shane Phillips 26th 2:45 p.m. Music and Dancing with Sam Fosh

August16th 2:45 p.m. Italian Music with Carmelina23rd 2:30 p.m. Throw Down Cooking Competition

R.H. Myers ApartmentsJuly6th 7:30 p.m. Mary Beth Ions Entertains20th 1:00 p.m. Zumba Gold with Anita

August9th 7:30 p.m. Sam Fosh Entertains29th 7:30 p.m. Greg Piscura Entertains

Menorah ParkBet Moshav Zekenim Hadati27100 Cedar RoadBeachwood, Ohio 44122

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Residential Activity Highlights

If you would prefer to receive our newsletter electronically, call (216) 839-6687, or email

[email protected].

Please note, activities are subject to change.

See your activity staff member for the weekly Piazza Playbill

Wiggins PlaceJuly11th 9:45 a.m. Head to Toe Exercise 17th 11:00 a.m. Healing Art: Adult Coloring

August 1st 2:15 p.m. Table Game 16th 11:00 a.m. Test Your Knowledge

Helen’s PlaceJuly4th 12:00 p.m. Independence Day Cookout 24th 10:00 a.m. Fieldstone Horse Farm Outing

August22nd 11:00 a.m. Brio Tuscan Grill Lunch Outing

Stone GardensJuly20th 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Campfire22nd 7:30 p.m. Tyrone Hornbuckle Entertains

August2nd 3:00 p.m. Rose Garden Ice Cream Social29th 2:30 p.m. “Hawaiian Holiday”

Tisha B'AvTuesday, August 1st9 a.m.Services in the Jennie & Jacob Sapirstein Synagogue

2:30 p.m.Tisha B’Av film presentation in the Saltzman Auditorium

Happy 4th of July

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