THE SERVING ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Voice JULY/AUGUST 2019 Volume 5 Number 4 Eleanor Roosevelt wrote: “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” We are extremely fortunate at Open Door to serve numerous incredible “works of art”! As more of the individuals we serve reach 60 years of age and beyond, the need for a Senior Center at Open Door became evident. Naturally, many of our seniors are just not very interested in working anymore! They move more slowly and prefer a quieter setting. Socializing with others who share similar memories of their youthful years ranks high as a pastime. Thanks to the support of management and a large grant awarded last fall, our work came to fruition, and Open Door’s new Senior Center officially opened on June 3rd. The Senior Center is specially designed to be functional and appropriate for use by the individuals in this generation, our “works of art.” With comfy couches and décor that was selected by our seniors, the warm ambiance of the Center is reminiscent of the 1950s- 1960s. These ladies and gentlemen enjoy being able to pursue their individual interests, whether it is crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, playing Uno or watching the Three Stooges. Additionally, they delight in “Saucy Senior” community outings such as a concert of Our senior “works of art” celebrating the Grand Opening!! We have fun shopping! Nancy H. in the antique mall. A New Senior Center for Our Works of Art
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THES E R V I N G A D U LT S W I T H I N T E L L E C T U A L A N D D E V E L O P M E N TA L D I S A B I L I T I E S
VoiceJULY/AUGUST 2019
Vo l u m e 5 N u m b e r 4
Eleanor Roosevelt wrote: “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” We are extremely fortunate at Open Door to serve numerous incredible “works of art”!
As more of the individuals we serve reach 60 years of age and beyond, the need for a Senior Center at Open Door became evident. Naturally, many of our seniors are just not very interested in working anymore! They move more slowly and prefer a quieter setting. Socializing with others who share similar memories of their youthful years ranks high as a pastime. Thanks to the support of management and a large grant awarded last fall, our work came to fruition, and Open Door’s new Senior Center officially opened on June 3rd.
The Senior Center is specially designed to be functional and appropriate for use by the individuals in this generation, our “works of art.” With comfy couches and décor that was selected by our seniors, the warm ambiance of the Center is reminiscent of the 1950s- 1960s. These ladies and gentlemen enjoy being able to pursue their individual interests, whether it is crossword puzzles, adult coloring books, playing Uno or watching the Three Stooges. Additionally, they delight in “Saucy Senior” community outings such as a concert of
Our senior “works of art” celebrating the Grand
Opening!!
We have fun shopping! Nancy H. in the antique mall.
A New Senior Center for Our Works of Art
HOME & PERSONAL
SPACE
vintage music. Programming at the Center is specifically targeted to our seniors, their physical needs and the interests of their generation. Having a cup of coffee over the morning paper every day is a real highlight for some! Recent activities have included chair (seated) exercising, bingo, board games, manicures and going for a leisurely walk. Episodes of vintage TV shows, movies and music from the ’50s and ’60s are available for their entertainment. Our Senior Center Grand Opening was held on Tuesday, June 11th, complete with coffee, donuts, taking photos and dancing to tunes of the ’50s. Feeling festive, some ladies donned vintage hats! A fun time was had by all.
Opening Doors & Developing Opportunities
The Voice is the bi-monthly newsletter of Open Door Rehabilitation Center, a not-for-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities.
405 South Wells Street Sandwich, Illinois 60548 Phone: (815) 786-8468Fax: (815) 786-6241 Web: www.odrc.org
Contributors:Rita Potter Laurie Wisdom Terra Stetz Kourtney Herren MaryKay Longwell
Becky ClemonsGene StephensDaniel WehrliDana Grant
Founders of ODRCWilliam & Virginia Squier, Sr.David & Juanita Graf
President EmeritusRobert J. Coleman, D.C.
Executive DirectorRita Potter
Board of Directors
PresidentDick Banning
Vice PresidentChris Carpenter
SecretaryDenise Mestemaker
TreasurerRichard Randall
Susan Bill Larry FrenchThea HernandezTom Hohmann, Jr.Joe KlingerBecky LuekenMichael O’ Flynn
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Aren’t we lovely? Our Saucy Seniors, Karen L. & Evelyn S.!
Mike N. remained glued to the spot, rocking out to the No. 1 Hits of the Fifties.
Evelyn S. contemplating her word-search book.
Just another day in the Senior Center: Pat S. is challenging Evelyn S.!
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Everybody was kung fu fighting. Those cats were fast as lightning. In fact, it was a little bit frightening, but they fought with expert timing.
OK, maybe they weren’t fighting, but they were practicing self-defense at Dojo Dynamics. A group of 10 clients, all with the goal of being able to protect themselves in the threat of danger, learn from owner and operator Scott Francis’s black-belt skills for an education in martial arts.
The clients have been filled with joy as Scott has done nothing but be the most gracious instructor. His ability to stay focused on the task while still bringing lots of fun and jokes makes him the ideal teacher. The clients have loved working with him on their skills, and his warmth and humor have made each client ask one question that gets asked again and again: “When’s the next class?”
So many of the clients buzz about their self-defense class, chatting with their friends and case managers about what they did and how excited they are to get to the next class. Shawn M. of the Pine House always bows to fellow class members, and Rosie B. always calls the staff that run the class “Daniel-san” and “Ashley-san” as a reference to the classic movie, The Karate Kid.
The class begins with an honorary bow to the sensei, Scott, as a sign of respect, and then they begin stretches and some exercises to warm up before practicing hand strikes, kicks and blocks. The group has tried things like rolling on a cushy mat, as if they were rolling away from a prospective attacker. They have tried punching and kicking punching bags and many various defensive maneuvers. We always review at the beginning and ending of every class when these techniques are appropriate to use, to remind the clients not to just fool around with the skills that are supposed to protect them rather than hurt friends or family.
The whole class has been a blast for all involved. It has brought so much joy to our clients to be able to try things they have seen in the movies and know how and when to use them. We have struck up a wonderful partnership with Dojo Dynamics and Scott. We look forward to continuing these classes for a long time to come and see our clients sharpen their skills while promoting their health and well-being.
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HEALTH AND
WELL-BEING
Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting
From L to R- John G., Shawn M., Brian H., Scott Francis (Dojo Dynamics owner), Jack P., Daniel & Ashley (caseworkers), Susan W., Rosie B. and Brandon S.
The class is following the sensei’s lead during warmups.
Shawn M. is determined to do his best.
Rosie B. practicing her best punch.
Who doesn’t love running across that “special bargain” or “fantastic find,” then taking it home, putting it in that perfect spot that was just meant to be, and admiring it and your frugal achievement? Hunting and scouring through the local garage/yard/rummage sales, searching for and finding these “treasures,” can be thrilling and satisfying. This was certainly true for our friend and Open Door family member, James F. Voga. James joined our Open Door family back in 1964. And since that time, he often could be found with a little cash in his pocket, walking up and down the streets of Sandwich, pulling his wagon and looking for treasures. He would hit each and every sale he came across. He was also known to find a treasure or two that had been thrown out and discarded. You know what they say… “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” James would see its intrinsic beauty and offer it a new life and home. Or, he would generously give these treasures to his friends and family. He would say, “I saw it and thought of you!” Yes, James was a collector. He collected just about anything that caught his eye or interest, but he was particularly fond of John Deere tractors, large rigs, large farming equipment, and model cars. Every year, James looked forward to the Sandwich Fair, where the John Deere tractor tent would display their newest equipment and sometimes sell model replicas which he would just have to buy. James proudly displayed literally hundreds of these treasures throughout his home, which he shared with his longtime friend and housemate, Mike. James also loved to color. He could spend hours at his table coloring intricate designs in his coloring books, which he would kindly give away to the special people in his life. In addition to garage sales and coloring, James’ heart was shared with the “other” love of his life, Miss Pat. Miss Pat and James have been a couple since 2004. James proposed to Miss Pat in December of 2018, and they had plans to have a commitment ceremony this summer in front of all of their family and friends. Even though the commitment ceremony will not happen, James’ family and friends are planning a “celebration of life” party in its place. James’ life was full of treasures... and not just the ones he would find at garage sales. James was loved and will be missed by many. The one thing that reassures those of us who grieve James’ passing is that we were blessed to have James in our lives. We are James’ family and friends. We were lucky enough to have found our own treasure… James F. Voga.
James V. is voted 1986 Client of the Year.
James V. proposing to Pat S.
LOOKING FOR TREASURES
4James V. at the Tractor Museum.
Includes (1) from each category ..........................$120 X _______ = _______Wristband for RIDES ...............................................$ 25 X _______ = _______Scotty McCreery CONCERT .................................$ 25 X _______ = _______NTPA Truck Pulls or Tractor Pulls ......................$ 20 X _______ = _______DEMOLITION Derby ................................................$ 15 X _______ = _______Carnival GAMES ........................................................$ 13 X _______ = _______Fair FOOD ....................................................................$ 13 X _______ = _______General Fair ADMISSION .......................................$ 9 X _______ = _______
Total: ____________________
“MY BUDDY” SPONSORSHIPWho LOVES the Sandwich Fair? Open Door Clients!
The Sandwich Fair has always been an activity highlight for our clients, but some of them are on a very tight budget. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A BUDDY AND HELP A CLIENT ENJOY THE FAIR?
Open Door’s “My Buddy” sponsorship program helps provide the EXTRAS that many of our clients cannot afford. Please select from the “My Buddy” sponsorship options below and you’ll help bring smiles to the faces
of the clients we serve!
See reverse side for “Lemon Shake-up” sponsorship.
Name (for acknowledgement in newsletter): ______________________________________
Ice for an entire day ................................................$125 X ________ = ________One huge box of shake-up cups .......................$ 65 X ________ = ________50th Anniversary Donation .................................$ 50 X ________ = ________One big box of lemons or lemon juice ............$ 45 X ________ = ________One enormous bag of “special” sugar ............$ 30 X ________ = ________
See reverse side for “My Buddy” sponsorship. Total: ___________________
PAYMENT: ________ Check Enclosed ________ Visa ________ Mastercard
BEVERAGE SPONSORSCH Hager Excavating, Inc.First Insurance Group, LLCFirst National Bank, SandwichSmithAmundsen, LLCVineyard Liquor Store
SNACK SPONSORSDick & Ginny BanningExtreme Exteriors, Inc.
HOLE SPONSORSArt’s Food MartBud’s Citgo & Car WashCommunity Disposal, Inc.
Deer Creek CampgroundEarthmover Credit Union, OswegoFirst Midwest Bank, SandwichMarge Hart—In Honor ofJulie HickeyHenrich Lawn Care & LandscapingJust In Time Heating & Air ConditioningLDL TransferLite Construction, Inc. Louis & Claudette McCaslin Mark D. Weinhold, D.D.S. – Mini Dental Implant Center of AmericaMeadowvale, Inc.Premier Sewer & SepticDick & Myrla RandallTodd’s Southtown Auto Repair, Inc.Trinity Women’s Health CareWhittaker Salvage
EAGLE SPONSORSCasey’s General Store, SandwichCooper Home FurnishingsCindy Westbrook
BIRDIE SPONSORSKerry & Sheri Anthenat Cornerstone Home Healthcare, LLC William & Karen Horoszko KAB ConsultingKen & Denise MestemakerMike & Denise’s Pizzeria & PubMarcia E. NowakSandwich FloralAdam & Anne ShowwalterJohn & Janene Tuttle
PAR SPONSORSAHW, SomonaukFoster’s Financial Management, LLCDick & Myrla RandallSandwich Freedom Hall
GIFTS AND ASSISTANCEBliss Creek Golf ClubCantigny GolfDojo Dynamics, Scott FrancisFrost Electric Co, Craig and Gail MartinGordon Food ServiceHeartland Bank, SandwichLeo’s Awards & Gifts
LPaw Creations, Lisa PawelecMandee Lee’s Accessories and MoreParamount TheatreRaging WavesRural KingSource431 Independent Consultant, Lindsey HamerTopgolf, Naperville
Terra Stetz (right), Open Door Chief Financial Officer, accepted a generous donation from Carla Baxter, a member of the Silver Springs Chapter of Antique Automobile Club of America.
Rita Potter (left), executive director of Open Door, receives a check from Dan Templin, executive director of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. This $7,000 Community Needs Grant will be used to construct a Learning & Resource Center within the west workshop.
THANK YOU to each and every person who donated to Give DeKalb County!These funds will go toward constructing our new Learning & Resource Center, which will provide
clients a space for technology use, group activities, reading and socialization.
Open Door Program Coordinator Laurie Wisdom (right) recently accepted a check from Ben Bingle, director of the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, a program of the DeKalb County Community Foundation. The funds were raised through participation in “Give DeKalb County,” a 24-hour online fundraising event.
Your donations help us inOpening Doors & Developing Opportunities
for the individuals we serve.
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CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS
We deeply appreciate all of your support—with contributions, donations, honorariums, and memorial gifts. Your ongoing support enables Open Door to continue to provide quality
training, residential, and home care support for our clients. Thank you so very much – we are deeply grateful for your support.
For your convenience, we have enclosed a donation envelope in this newsletter. We hope you find this to be helpful, and we look forward
to acknowledging your generous gifts in future newsletters!
IN MEMORYJOAN BRYANT
ROGER & ANGIE
Roger and Angie Bryant
ENGRAVED BRICK COMMEMORATIONOpen Door’s customized, engraved bricks are a onetime donation and will last a lifetime as a
permanent piece of our tranquil paver area. Personalize a brick with names, dates and messages
to honor an exceptional person, in memory of a loved one, or to recognize a special occasion.
IN MEMORY OFANN & GEORGE
BURNS
Joyce Burns
IN MEMORY OFELVIN KEETON
SHARON & FAMILY
Sharon Keeton & Family
*We try very hard to acknowledge every gift. The donations included in this issue are those received between May 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019.
M E M O R I A L SIn Memory of Scott Anderson Hazel Hilliard and Linda & Steve HilliardIn Memory of Jennifer Bader Chuck, Linda, and Julie HickeyIn Memory of Billy Banning Berniece BitterlingIn Memory of Wally Beardsley Terry and Judy Hapke Alice MathreIn Memory of Ione Bennett Joan Dobnick Mark and Diane Fanning Barbara Hoffman Norma and Jane Hough Ken and Denise Mestemaker
In Memory of Mary Buhs Dave and Candi Baker Don and Fern Crump Ron and Barb Johnson Chuck and Mary Mahara Dr. and Mrs. Mark WeinholdIn Memory of Milford Clausen Dale SuppesIn Memory of Mark Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Virgil HyteIn Memory of Judy Combs Barbara Hoffman Bernice and Elaine MillerIn Memory of Tom Coziahr Roger and Bonny Rankin
ODRC BOARDTHANKS
JIM DOCKENDORFFOR 16 YRS OFLOYAL SERVICE
ODRC Board
CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS
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In Memory of Armand “Shorty” Dannewitz AHW LLC Lyle and Judy Anderson Augustine Brothers Painting & Decorating Dave and Candi Baker Charles and Angela Boe Scott and Karen Breunig Jim and Nancy Dockendorf Stacey and Karlene Dolder Jim and Marilyn Elliott Jon and Judy Eriksson Dan and Traci Grandgeorge Ron and Kim Henrich Mike and Juanita Huss Vicky and Kyle Huss The Jelm Family Randal and Karen Johnson Ron and Barb Johnson Bruce and Pam Kohler Matt and Joanna Olson Fred and Angela Seville David and Sandy Stahl Karl and Julie Tirevold Wiley, Nancy, and James UpdikeIn Memory of John A. Fox Gwen FoxIn Memory of Charlotte Gallagher Roger and Bonny RankinIn Memory of Nancy Grandys Carole Cronin Gleaners Antiques GroupIn Memory of Duane Hoadley Janet Fanning Jim and Sharen Gerlick Chuck and Rita JohnsonIn Memory of Kammes-Brummel Family Pat BrummelIn Memory of Dr. and Mrs. A.A. Legner
James and Judy FishIn Memory of Rick “Apple” McInturf Ed Cummings Claudette and Louis McCaslin Mary Ann Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. W. WetzelIn Memory of William Meade Jan ArvinIn Memory of Mahala Meilinger Jim and Sharen Gerlick Norma Hough and Family John Meilinger Elaine Sheets Mary Ann StevensonIn Memory of Roseann “Bunnie” Nelson Gary TaylorIn Memory of Tom Nordengren Robert and Carol NordengrenIn Memory of Norma (Rex) Norling Beth SwansonIn Memory of Philip Novak Mary Ann StevensonIn Memory of Paul R. Orseske, Jr. Catherine OrseskeIn Memory of Veronica Peterson Ron and Barb JohnsonIn Memory of Louis Petkus Lynn and Jane WessonIn Memory of Roger Pierson Lynn and Jane WessonIn Memory of Michael Pope Dirk and Lynn FeldottIn Memory of Myron Redden Bob and Laurie Knight Gary and Vickie Lemke Les ReddenIn Memory of Ruth Sloan Beverly Bower Christian InternationalIn Memory of Joyce Stevenson Fred and Elizabeth Alexander Gary and Jodi Brummel Lori Chelsen Nancy Christian Henry and Pam Cryder Sherm and Barb Hagan Dan and Linda Hanback Judith Holder Charlene Lyons Alice May Diane Mewmaw Lane and Mary Lou Sheldon Cary and Denise Stevenson Craig and Linda Stevenson Barb Thorson Bob and Helen Underwood Walker Process EquipmentIn Memory of Patricia Van Kirk
Barbara Hoffman Marlene SampsonIn Memory of James Voga Brent and Jenny Baker Jeanne Baker Scott and Karen Breunig Maryon Lee Claudette and Louis McCaslinIn Memory of Barb Wade AHW LLC Karl and Julie TirevoldIn Memory of David Westbrook Rick and Dee WestbrookIn Memory of Merlyn Wiley AHW LLC Wayne and Deb Davey Karl and Julie Tirevold
M E M B E R S H I P SODDO’s FanOtto Machine Company
ODDO’s SupporterBeverly Bagg
ODDO’s FriendMichelle and Jim Henson
ODDO’s CircleBruce and Wendy Rhoades
CONTRIBUTIONSAnonymous (4)Patricia AndresenThomas BahdeRobinn BlatnerJoyce BurnsGreg and Barb ChristianJack and Kumi DellortoMarjorie DiehlFederated Church of SandwichJames and Sharon FosterGwen FoxBob and Kathy FredrickRobert and Carolyn FritschGFWC/Somonauk Community Junior Women’s Club, IncMichelle GouldPat and Steve GrantJeff HoehnJeff and Sandy JelmDon and Donna KiesoAlison Maguire-PowellConstance MatiasAnn and Michael McCueRobert O’BrienJohn and Ida OidtmanCatherine OrseskeDavid ReidRobert R. McCormick Foundation
CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, HONORARIUMS & MEMORIALS
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Marlene SampsonGerry and Sandy SchmidtDale and Jeannie ShattersSilver Springs Chapter AACAWilliam SprinkleMatthew SmithSomonauk 500 ClubAl and Cindy StramelMichael SundblomMichael TerryShirley TorkelsonLen and Kathy WassMarie YatesCharles and Mardel YonikasYorkville Congregational Church Women’s FellowshipYorkville Congregational United Church of ChristBetty Zingre
M Y B U D DYLarry and Jean Trahant
H O N O R A R I U M SIn Honor of Jim & Sandy Franzen’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Beth SwansonIn Honor of Bob Howard & Vivian Wright’s Marriage Joeta Christensen Larry and Jackie DannewitzIn Honor of Larry Phillip’s 90th Birthday Mary George Claudette and Louis McCaslin Ken and Denise Mestemaker Beth Swanson
I N - K I N D G I F TSAngie’s Sugar Buzz BakeryGinny BanningJoanna BarkRon BenningerBliss Creek Golf ClubJoyce BurnsCantigny GolfCantigny ParkLinda DewittDojo DynamicsFox Valley Family YMCAFrost Electric Co, Craig & Gail MartinPat GrantDonna GrommesHartland Bank, SandwichDaniel HiltzSandy HixPamela HottBob JonesTanya Kimmey
Leo’s Awards & GiftsLPaw Creations, Lisa PawelecMandee Lee’s Accessories and MoreWillie NelsonMelinda NeumannOregon Healthcare Pharmacy Services Inc.Mitch and Pat PazdroAmy PerrySteve RottRural King, PlanoSandwich Lions ClubSilver Springs Chapter AACALeo SondgerothSource4St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchCarol Stone31, Lindsey HamerJudy Weiss
VO LU N T E E R SVirginia BanningJeff ReiterRyan WallisSadie WallisWood Carvers Group Ed Boyd Bill Nelson Allen Schilling Ike Vancil
GIVE DEKALB COUNTYAnonymous (8)Lauri AllenCraig AnnisErin AnthenatKerry and Sheri AnthenatTom and Barb BacaLori BahdeDave and Jeri BarneySue and Rick BillBen and Valerie BingleMillie BlackGary and Shelia BrossKevin and Marcy BuickChris and Jennifer CarpenterAndrea CarterJohn and Nancy CastleDeb ChristensenArt and Candy ClarkJanell ClelandSteve and Angie CopelandJesus and Kristal CorreaJim and Gale DeanFritz and Beth DerheimScott and Betty EhretBarb EricksonLarry FrenchMichelle and Cole Gardine
Alan GardnerCarl and Barb GeberbauerBenjamin GehlerJames HallHenderson Engineering Co., Inc.Kourtney HerrenJean Julie HilgerBill and Karen HoroszkoPenelope HydeWayne KarpAndrew LarsonPaul and Susan LarsonMary Kay LongwellVirginia MatthewsCarol MeyerAlicia NelsonSteve NewkirkElizabeth NielsenAnne NoveyMike and Beth O’ConnellKristina OlandCatherine L. OrseskeChuck and Eva ParisiLisa PawelecJeff and Karen PhillipsRita Potter Renee RoopFrasier and Jodi SellVirginia Sheehy and Marcy StefaniakCharles and Diane SloanKathleen SpearsGene StephensTerra Stetz Dan and Kristal TemplinTiny Voice Therapy ServicesMary ThurmondKatie Van HiseDaniel P. Vargo Margaret VitkusSandra WebberLinda WindhamSusan WolfTheresa Youssi
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OPEN DOORLEMON SHAKE-UP STAND CELEBRATES 50TH YEAR AT THE FAIR WITH A SOUVENIR CUP!1969 - 2019Please join us in commemorating the anniversary of our lemon shake-up stand by purchasing a special souvenir cup this year. Enjoy 32 ounces of our famous lemon shake-up recipe in a sponsored collector’s cup that will feature our new ODDO logo. Thank you for making this fundraiser a perennial success!
