May/June 2010

May/June 2010

Inside this issue:

From the Chaplain 2

Furry Friends 3

Floral Donations 4

Variety Program 5

aahsa Homecoming Week 6

Friends of the Arts 7

Strawberry Festival 8

Jennifer Justice, Director of Nursing

Frey Village is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Justice. Jen re-cently accepted the position of Director of Nursing in our Nursing Center. She moves into the open position after serv-ing as Quality Assurance Director at Frey for the past two years. Having worked in the long term care environ-ment for the majority of her career, Jen-nifer brings her experience as DON of Manor Care in Elizabethtown. She looks forward to graduating from the University of Phoenix with a Masters of Science in Nursing this year.

Executive Director,

Amy Young (left)

congratulates our new Director of Nursing,

Jennifer Justice to Frey Village.

Frey Village’s

upgrade to Digital TV is now complete. Did you know that most activities going on in the chapel can be viewed in resident rooms using the

Comcast remote to press the number 78. CCTV (channel 78) is our internal TV channel. On it you

can find daily listings of activities, menu

and birthdays!

A life-long area native, Jen is a graduate of the Lower Dauphin School District. She enjoys reading for school and pleasure, scrap booking and visiting Hershey Park with her family. This summer she is looking forward to en-joying warmer weather as she experi-ments in her developing home garden.

Jen desires to encourage Frey Village’s environment of quality care by continu-ing to develop the stable nursing depart-ment that will provide such care for our residents.

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Happy Easter! Yes, I know that Easter Day has come and gone. But remember, the celebration continues. You can see it

in the fact that for most of the liturgical churches, there is not only an Easter Day but an Easter Season as well. As many of you know, the Sundays between Easter Day and the Day of Pentecost are known as the Sundays of Easter and

the readings center upon the meaning for the Churchof Christ’s resurrection.

The ongoing nature of the Easter celebration can also be seen in the fact that – because Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday, the first day of the week – the Church throughout the centuries has traditionally gathered on that day to wor-ship: Each Sunday is, in effect, a mini-celebration of Easter - a weekly re-

minder of the resurrection.

More importantly, the Easter celebration continues because the Lord who rose on that first Easter Sunday so long ago continues to abide with his Church. In other words, Jesus’ resurrection over two millennia ago has ongoing signifi-cance for us even now because Jesus continues to be our living Lord even now. Just because we do not presently see him in the flesh as his first disciples saw him for a while after he rose from the dead does not mean that he is apart from us. Indeed, by means of his Spirit he sustains each of us daily and helps us to abide in him as he abides in us. The second stanza of the hymn Alleluia! Sing to Jesus which is often sung around Ascension Day spells it out in a way that is

inspiring:

Alleluia! Not as orphans are we left in sorrow now;

Alleluia! He is near us; faith believes, nor questions how.

Though the cloud from sight received him when the forty days were o’er,

Shall our hearts forget his promise: “I am with you evermore”?

So, Happy Easter! Christ is risen! Christ is with us!

Let the celebration continue!

In Christ,

Pastor Art Sonnenberg

From the Chaplain:

Sunday Service Schedule

May 2 Rev. Arthur F. Sonnenberg

Chaplain at Frey Village

May 9 Rev. Donald Walters

Pastor of Geyer’s United Methodist Church, Middletown

May 16 Rev. Kimberly Shifler

Pastor of First Church of God, Middletown

May 23 Pastor Casey Hurst

Chaplain of AseraCare, Hbg

May 30 To be arranged

June 6 Rev. Arthur F. Sonnenberg

Chaplain at Frey Village

June 13 Rev. Gwenn Trout

Pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Enola

June 20 Revs. Richard and

Catharine Geib

Pastors of Tree of Life Lutheran Church, Harrisburg

June 27 To be arranged

Frey Village Chaplain

Pastor Art Sonnenberg

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The Health Benefits of Tai ChiThe Health Benefits of Tai ChiThe Health Benefits of Tai ChiThe Health Benefits of Tai Chi

Tai Chi is characterized by slow and gentle movements and may not look like a challenging workout. It does, however, address the key requirements for fitness – strength, flexibility, balance and to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning.

Tai Chi is different from other exercise. Movements are never forced, muscles are relaxed rather than tense and breathing is deep and natural.

More and more research is supporting Tai Chi as a complement to standard medical treatment for many conditions. It can be adapted to fit any fitness level from seated practice to more challenging movement.

Consider Tai Chi if you just want to get moving and need a gentle exercise or if you are look-ing for a different type of challenge. Tai Chi classes are held twice a month in the Tower Rec

Room. The class schedule is posted on the monthly Independent Living Activity Calendar.

Furry Friends

Frey Village welcomes pets with up to date immunizations, well behaved and in healthy condition to visit with the resi-

dents. All pets must be leashed or caged and with their owners during the entire visit. All pets visiting Frey Village must have their current shot records, pet’s name, home address, and phone number on file in the Activity Depart-ment, along with a current pet photo for identification pur-poses.

If you do not have records for your pet on file at Frey Village, please stop at the reception desk in the Main Lobby to have the Activity De-partment notified of your desire to visit. Thank you for sharing your pet with our residents,

Jackie Holzel, Activities Professional, 717-930-1225

*Don’t have a camera? the Activity department will be able to assist you with taking one.

Frey Village residents were greeted by a warm breeze and the smells of spring as they spent the afternoon during their April outing to the local Nissley Winery.

(Back row, left to right) Juanita Westhafer, Shauna Threnhauser, and Sam Carrera (Front row, left to right) Marie Matter, Mary Myers, Sophia Montville, and Betty Michaels

Skilled Nursing activity calendars can also be found on all resident closet doors. Join the group!

Signs of Spring

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Staff Birthdays

May

June

Trudy Bryan 1

Aster Gebreegzabher 1

Kyle Frank 3

Carolyn Hammaker 5

Tracey Roy 6

Christine Pugliese 7

Debra Viola 10

Dennis Ranck 11

Corinna Dickinson 12

Anita Hoover 13

Paula Walters 14

Jacqueline Sinkler 15

Leslie Briggs 19

Gale Mitchell 20

Tonya Gebhard 24

Valerie Hetes 25

Lisa Zeller 25

Kris Goodwin 29

Debralyn Zuchak 4

Tania Cooley 7

Michele Bish 9

Judy Bragunier 13

Carrie Evans 13

Cynthia Metz 14

Kay Ehman 15

Kimberly Hetrick 17

Beth Newton 25

Mark an Anniversary

with a Floral Donation.

Frey Village enjoys placing a fresh flower arrangement each week in the

Chapel. The 2010 sign up calendar for providing flowers in the Chapel is hanging in the Lobby hallway. Please sign up to schedule your dona-tion. The standard arrangement price is $22.00, payable in cash or check to Fae Appleby. Feel

free to contact the front desk at 930-1200 for more information.

Frey Village Wishes a Well-Deserved

Congratulations To Our 2010 Graduates:

Ty Balmer, Dietary Aide graduating from Dauphin County Technical School Taylor Brnik, graduating RN from Lancaster School of Nursing, granddaughter of Dorothy Brnik, night shift RCM Carly Brooks, Dietary Aide graduating from Middletown High School VJ Gibilterra, graduating form Hershey High School, son of Corinne Gibilterra, Office Manager Alexia McIntyre, Dietary Aide graduating from Middletown High School Adam Negron, Dietary Aide graduating from Dauphin County Technical School Ana Sanchez, graduating from Redland High School, daughter of Frey Village Auxiliary President, Dana Sanchez Lauren Smith, Dietary Aide graduating from Middletown High School Heather Yaremchak, Dietary Aide graduating from Lower Dauphin High School

Many Thanks To:

Trinity Lutheran Church

in Lemoyne for hosting the May

Residents’ Birthday Party.

Shelleville Lutheran

Church in Shelleville for hosting the June

Residents’ Birthday Party.

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May and June

Variety Program

Every Tuesday

at 10:30 am in the Chapel.

May 4 Mystery Tunes May 11 Ruth Dodson May 18 Anna Herr May 25 The Followers

June 1 Sharae Homick June 8 John Hall June 15 The Happy Wanderers June 22 Bill the Tune Weaver June 29 The Followers

May June

Rita DuVall 01 Catherine Zeiders 02 Ethel Tonkin 02 Ruth Wagner 05 Catherine Matjasic 03 Rose White 05 Phyllis Spyker 03 Samuel Carrera 07 Robert Ingersoll 04 Donald Broucht 08 Robert Toporcer 04 Margarethe Haibach 08 Ada Spahr 09 Dorothy Ribando 08 Mary Benkovic 12 Linda Spicer 09 Robert Cassel 17 Wendy Grassi 10 Olivene Putnick 18 Patricia Murphy 11 Betty Collins 22 Mary Myers 11 Theresa Carnes 24 Helen Smith 11 Grace Finn 24 Margaret Fox 12 Valerie Hetes 25 Frances Rossi 12 Susan Stallsmith 27 Robert Sim 14 Emilia Hutchinson 28 E.M. Holtzman 17 Frank Tulli 28 Robert Rhen 17 George Wasdovich 29 Marie Matter 31 Jane Knight 19 Frankie Stallings 19

Robert Smith 21 Doris Koppenhaver 23 Marian Haller 25 Dorothy Sterner 27 Dorothy Lorenz 29

Resident BIRTHDAYS

Drinking

From My Saucer

I’ve never made a fortune And it’s probably too late now. But I don’t worry about that much, I’m happy anyhow.

And as I go along life’s way, I’m reaping better than I sowed. I’m drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don’t have a lot of riches, And sometimes the going’s tough. But I’ve got loved ones around me, And that makes me rich enough. I thank God for his blessings, And the mercies he’s bestowed. I’m drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,

My faith wore somewhat thin. But all at once the dark clouds broke, And the sun peeped through again. So God, help me not to gripe

About the tough rows that I’ve hoed. I’m drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage When the way grows steep and rough,

I’ll not ask for other blessings, I’m already blessed enough. And may I never be too busy To help others bear their loads.

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.

-John Paul Moore

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Tuesday, June 1 Remember the 50's

during an Elvis concert:

6:30 PM, in the Chapel. Staff and residents are

encouraged to pull out their blue jeans, saddle shoes, and poodle skirts as we dress to fit the “Happy Days” decade.

Treat yourself to a Root

Beer Float from 2-4 in the Activity Hallway. (PC residents will be served in the PC Activity Room, Night shift will celebrate

with ice cream sandwiches.)

National aahsa Homecoming Week May 31—June 6th, 2010

Travel Through Time as Frey Village highlights recent Decades during the annual American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging celebration.

50s 60-70s 80-90s ...and Beyond

Wednesday, June 2 Flashback to the days

of Flower Power as we

celebrate the 60s and 70s.

Residents will be remembering tie-dyes and Frisbees in the sunshine, while staff are invited to the annual Frey Village Employee Picnic in the

Courtyard. Bring out those bell bottoms and fringe as we remember the era of Pop Rocks & Bottle Caps.

Thursday June 3 The smells of the 80's and

90's will fill Frey Village.

Enjoy as we have an Arti-san Bread and Cheese Tast-ing in the Activity Room from 2-4pm, the creation of MTV promoted dressing to excess with jumpsuits, giant hair and paint splatter fash-ion. The entire Frey Village Family is invited to dress

for 80’s success!

Friday June 4 Join us on Friday as

we focus on Creating

a Better Future. Dress in your garden togs and meet at 10:00 am by the Swensen Park Gazebo as we dedicate and plant a tree with the assistance of a local Middletown second grade class. Refreshments

will be served.

Strawberries...and More! Top off the week at the annual Frey Village

Strawberry Festival, from 8am-2pm on June 5th.

Sat., June 5th

Memories From the Past are Blessing for the Future

Frey Village is excited to debut a Personal History Notebook Program during the 2010 National Homecoming Week. Everyone desires to leave something behind: experiences, values, hopes and feelings. A concrete

legacy is one of the benefits of creating a personal written or photographic history. The Village Activity Departments will be rolling out details for this opportunity to “squirrel away” nuggets of memories starting on

Memorial Day, May 31. The Notebooks are a project that involves residents and their families. Friends and relatives are invited to bring in

photographs (which we can copy) to spark resident memories.

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“I expect to pass through this world but once;

any good thing therefore

that I can do, or any

kindness that I can show

to any fellow creature, let

me do it now; let me not

defer or neglect it, for I

shall not

pass this

way

again.”

- Stephen Grellet

The final Friends of the Arts program presentation for our 2010 Spring Season features the Central PA Symphony Woodwind Quintet.

Join us on Friday, May 14 at 7pm in the Chapel

We look forward to posting the Fall 2010 Friends of the Arts schedule in September.

Friends of the Arts programming has been provided through a trust fund provided to Frey Village for resident cultural enhancement and enjoyment. Programming is open to the public.

Join us for upcoming

Friends of the Arts programming.

The Frey Village Family’s response to the call to donate scarves, mittens and hats for the children of Diakon’s KidzStuff ministry in Baltimore and the teens of the Diakon Wil-derness Center was again over-whelming in 2010. Activity Di-rector, Heidi Murry stands next to the Mitten Tree with Nancy Stouffer. Using her time to create for others, Nancy spent many hours this winter hand knitting boxes of scarves to donate.

Making a Difference Frey Village Celebrates Earth Day

April 22nd Clothing Drive Multi-tasking at it’s best; we’ve

cleaned out closets to support Salva-tion Army, and recycled materials. Frey Village was inundated on Earth Day, April 22nd with piles of do-

nated, gently used clothing. Frey Vil-lage Green Committee Chairperson, Ronnie Gipe posed with donors Pat Ingersoll and Betsy Durborow.

Frey Village residents are invited

to attend a Community Choral

Concert on Sunday, May 23

at 4pm. St. Peter’s Lutheran

Church in Middletown. The concert proceeds will benefit the

Interfaith Human Needs Fund.

Teamwork! Staff and residents gather for our first Adopt-A-Highway clean up day.

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717-930-1200

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The Frey

Village Voice

Newsletter is

issued on a

bi-monthly basis.

For a listing

of scheduled

Activities for

Frey Village

residents,

monthly

calendars are

posted on the

Frey Village

Calendar/Event

web page.

www.diakon.org/

frey

Or Current Resident

Diakon Lutheran

Social Ministries

Strawberries...and Much More! Circle June 5th on your calendar. Sample our fresh strawberry tarts, delicious sticky buns, pork barbeque, ice cream, hot dogs, and baked goods. Spend the day browsing through our bargain priced “White Elephant” items, jewelry and used books.

Perk up your home with furnishings and crafts. Enter the bidding for our Silent Auction. Catch up with your family and friends at Frey Village. Festivities begin at 8am and end at 2pm.

Sell your Crafts: Space for vendor tables may be rented for $15.00 if the vender provides a table, $20.00 for rent if Frey Village provides a table. Clear your Closets: Silent Auction items, White Elephant contributions, books, and jewelry may also be dropped off anytime before May 21. Share your Talents: Baked goods may be dropped off June 1-4. Join the Fun: This annual event features a luncheon including pork barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, side dishes and strawberry desserts. For more information or to volunteer your time

for this event, contact Dana Sanchez, Frey Village Auxiliary President at (717) 938-9957.

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