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Serving People with Developmental Disabilities since 1978 Published Triannually | Volume 3

Roseanne Southcott, Deb Witkiewicz, Kaelyn Bondy & Stacey Ranieri Lifetime Celebrates Holley Street Home The grand re-opening of the newly renovated Holley Street home The four women have known each other for over 10 years and took place in August. Originally opened in 1979 as Lifetime’s desired to continue their friendship and independence. Moving first home, Holley Street underwent significant updates and into the village of Brockport offers the opportunity to be together improvements. The renovations entailed converting the single and to enjoy being within this lovely community. family Victorian home into three separate apartments for four female residents. The renovations were made possible through a The ladies celebrated their new homes at the grand opening HOME grant from the County of Monroe. party with agency staff, family and friends. Congratulations and best wishes!

www.lifetimeassistance.org James Branciforte service availability. While presently there are Throughout this Lifetimes you will find uplifting many more questions than answers about New news of community engagement, caring and York’s efforts to transform the current system of commerce that reaffirms our commitment to services over the next five years, it is certain that meaningful, quality lives for citizens with major changes will occur. Further, it is critical developmental disabilities. It is always a pleasure to that individuals with disabilities, families, share the good news of our wonderfully inclusive advocates, and friends and neighbors who value community and the results of the efforts of so many. dignified lives and choices for persons of all abilities, are especially attentive to proposed changes and On a more sobering topic, the difficult economy to be a voice in public and legislative arenas. and government budget pressures are impacting funding for services, and ’s outstanding Remaining true to our roots of serving individuals community based services are facing very and families in need, Lifetime Assistance will significant state policy changes in the coming stand strong on unyielding principles, to support years. While the details of planned service system meaningful, quality lives for New York’s citizens changes are yet unknown, New York State is with development disabilities. Be assured that pursuing a new five-year “People-First” waiver Lifetime will remain actively engaged in affecting (from federal Medicaid regulations) that will public policy changes and will be increasingly CEO substantially alter services in the years ahead. An reaching out to our community for “grassroots” overwhelming concern expressed by families, is participation in legislative and public policy from the decisions. Thank you for standing tall with your that a redesign of today’s comprehensive, quality services, may well result in significantly limiting Lifetime family, on behalf of those in need.

Heartlines Employee on the Move Don Lowry Ernie Haywood, NYSACRA Board Seat Garden Ernie Haywood, Vice President for Residential In July, a Services and Development at Lifetime celebration Assistance has been appointed as an At and dedication was held for Lifetime Assistance Large Board Member to the New York State founder and former board chairman, Donald Lowry. In Association of Community and Residential recognition of Don’s extraordinary horticultural achievements Agencies (NYSACRA). Ernie is a 29 year Lifetime employee. and to honor his passing in 2009, friends, family and community members joined together at the Rochester Museum and Science Center for the dedication of “The Don Lowry Garden.” A New Chapter Sandy Mitchell Retires The Greater Rochester Perennial Society, the Greater Rochester Lifetime Assistance congratulates and Iris Society, the Genesee Valley Hosta Society, and the Finger recognizes the outstanding career of Lakes Daylily Society, organizations that Lowry and classmates a truly dedicated employee and a dear of Master Gardener Class of 1997 founded, hosted the event. friend, Sandy Mitchell. Sandy’s career Don also served on and chaired the Board of Directors of the began in 1978, as she was the second Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. employee hired by Lifetime Assistance. “I will miss all of my wonderful colleagues and the people I have “The planning committee worked diligently to create this event and said Donna Lowry. had the privilege to serve during my rewarding years at Lifetime,” they did a wonderful job,” “I know that Don said Sandy. would have been proud to receive such an extraordinary honor. A garden is a living, growing memorial, and I am deeply touched by everyone’s kindness.”

2 Get the latest information and “like us” at facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Lifetime Assistance salutes our Direct-Support Professionals: the & heart of oursoul organization.

Staffer Natasha James & Tommy Creighton

Staffer Nancy Brown and Julia Bujak

Maureen “Moe” Dorley and Staffer Maureen Lowery

We applaud your energy, dedication, hard work, and caring hearts.

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week September 11-17

Direct Support Professionals often build enduring relationships event, National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, with the individuals we serve, playing an integral part of their September 11th through the 17th. success and growth; are committed to each person’s goals, exploring possibilities and realizing the opportunities of a lifetime. On behalf of Lifetime Assistance and the individuals and families we serve, we extend a most sincere thank you to all Lifetime recognizes our amazing employees in a week long of our compassionate and hard-working employees.

www.lifetimeassistance.org 3 Lifetime Lightens Up!

In 2007, Lifetime Assistance launched a wellness initiative in all residential homes. Since its inception, the Health and Wellness program has had a dramatically positive impact on the health and well-being of the individuals who have participated. The Health and Wellness Committee, comprised of registered nurses, house managers, and occupational therapists has identified multiple

new opportunities for healthy living. Diana MaComber and Staffer Erin Bettin get fit by playing the Xbox Kinect.

“Building on the synergy between our nursing and residential staff, we established an enjoyable and individualized program while creating a completely new paradigm for healthy living at Lifetime,” says Jennifer Stow, Residence Nursing Coordinator, who started the program. Some of the most exciting activities include Wii dance nights, Zumba classes at local recreation centers, and healthy cooking sessions. This community-integrated program has allowed participants to shed pounds while piling on the fun!

When the program was first launched, 108 participants had a Body Mass Index greater than 30. Within a year, 84 of the individuals were able to reduce their BMI to a healthy target. Jamie Auburn, John Himmelsbach, Kevin Head and Mike Peworchik enjoy playing the Wii for exercise.

Jennifer states, “The success of this program resulted from utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to the issue of obesity. By infusing exercise, healthy eating, and fun into the life styles of the individuals at Lifetime, we have improved their quality of life.”

Christine Heath and Staffer Sally Burne cook a healthy meal together.

Tim Kelly makes a fresh cup of juice using fruits and vegetables.

Lina Cordaro hula-hoops for exercise and fun. John Himmelsbach grooves to the Wii Just Dance game.

4 Get the latest information and “like us” at facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Day Services Donates Time!

Lifetime Assistance provides day services to approximately 440 individuals. Annually, 280 individuals spend 100,000 hours volunteering at 40 different locations throughout Rochester. Four volunteer sites include the Calvary Church, the Ronald McDonald House (RMH), Cameron’s Closet and Meals on Wheels, through Visiting Nurse Services and the American Red Cross.

Dawn Leenhouts, Administrative Assistant at Calvary Church shares, “We have been Volunteers at Cameron’s Closet: Armond LaBega, Lisa Campbell, Claudia Landry, Theresa Girvin and Lisa Deacon blessed to have three teams from Lifetime volunteer here. I don’t know what we would do without their help. Thank you so much.”

Day services has partnered with RMH for 20 years. Volunteers learn the importance of good working relationships, professionalism and the meaning of giving back to our community. The Mary Ellen McCord assists with volunteers enjoy making a difference Meals on Wheels at the Red Cross. in the community and helping others.

David Zipeto enjoys helping out at the Ronald Lifetime is proud of day services volunteers and the McDonald House.

friendships they have built in the community.

The Joanne Mills Award for Nursing Excellence

The third annual Joanne Mills Award for Nursing Excellence was recently presented to Laurie Banker, RN. Nominated by her Lifetime Assistance nursing peers, Laurie showcases amazing dedication and an upbeat spirit. Through her exceptional nursing skills, she offers sound medical advice that positively impacts her patients’ lives.

Created in memory of Joanne Mills, RN, a Lifetime Assistance Associate Director for more than 24 years, the award is presented annually to a Registered Nurse who exhibits qualities and characteristics of outstanding nursing practices in the field of developmental disabilities. Last year’s winner Jamie Branciforte, Jennifer Stow (Nursing Coordinator), Rachel Berezak, SRN, Laurie Banker, RN and Jordon Brown. was Vicky Bushey, RN.

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oundation, inc. F Putting for a Purpose

On Monday, August 1st, 130 golfers attended the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit Lifetime Assistance at Brook-Lea Country Club. The tournament raised $26,000 in support of individuals with developmental disabilities.

We extend our sincere thanks to WBEE 92.5 radio host Steve Hausmann and everyone who supported the event and, most importantly, the Gates-Chili Chamber for their continued dedication, enthusiasm and hard work. Board Feature David Mattia, Senior Vice President of Investments at UBS Financial has served on the Lifetime Assistance Foundation Board of Directors for more than four years. With over 20 years of experience, David draws upon his extensive investment consulting background in service to the Finance Committee. A Rochester native, he resides in Pittsford with his wife and two children. David has been an active community volunteer and has held board and advisory positions with several organizations, with an emphasis on children’s causes.

6 Get the latest information and “like us” at facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Putting for a Purpose Soaring

Mike Peworchik, Jamie Auburn and John Himmelsbach for Success at the Airport 5k! Over 500 people of all ages and abilities participated in the 12th Annual Airport 5k. The event was in collaboration with the Greater Rochester International Airport and Monroe County. Over $25,000 was raised to benefit the services provided by Lifetime Assistance.

The Airport 5k is a family friendly event, offering participants a chance to join the leisurely walk or the challenging run on an actual airport runway! Even our younger athletes had their chance to soar through the finish line during the Kid’s Fun Run.

Jamie Branciforte, Susan Walsh (Aviation Director at GRIA), A very special thank you goes to agency staff, board members, corporate Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Pat sponsors and event volunteers who helped make the 12th Annual Airport McGonigle (News10 NBC) 5k a day to remember!

Pursued Passions

Investing in the education of Lifetime Assistance employees is a top priority for the Lifetime Assistance Foundation, which annually awards educational scholarships to employees.

These educational scholarships are provided through the generosity of donor-specific gifts and foundation generated grants. In August, a scholarship reception was held to award eight scholarships, including the Sperandio Family and Kleiman Family Scholarships. The Foundation Scholarship Front Row: Lindsay Scott, Shamek Snow, Keisha Smith and Teresa Shannon Back Row: Dr. Kathryn Wood (Board Member), Rita Wagner (Board Member), Committee members are Rita Wagner, Mary Squires and Margery Fitzsimmons, Tiffany Laursen, Jamie Branciforte, Mary Squires (Board Member), Dr. Kathryn Wood. and Mary Howard.

www.lifetimeassistance.org 7 2011 Lifetime Assistance Family & Friends Picnic

In September, the Lifetime Assistance Family & Friends (LAFFs) Committee hosted their 20th Annual Picnic at Total Sports Experience. Over 1,000 individuals came out to enjoy music from Jimmy C’s Music Machine, great food provided by Lifetime Occasions and a basket raffle. A special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 178, the committee and picnic team, the grill masters and our generous donors for making this event a great success!

Thank You to our Donors

Arlene Neuhaus Geva Theatre Center Rochester Theatre Management, Inc. Arjuna’s Golden Ponds Restaurant Rock Ventures Kiara Vollick (Manager of the Residence on Meadowdale Artists Unlimited Grandpa Sam’s Italian Kitchen Drive) and Marianne Thomas (Associate Director of Residential Rosamond Gifford Zoo Attitudes Hair Design and Spa Day Services Woodshop Services), members of the “Picnic Team” hard at work! at Burnet Park Battisti’s Salon and Day Spa Lifetime Occasions Café Sara’s Garden Center Bill Gray’s Laser Quest Seabreeze Amusement Park BJ’s Wholesale Lift Bridge Book Shop Seaward Candies Brook House Restaurant Long Acre Farms Buffalo Bills Stoneyard Bar and Grill Buffalo Sabres Mighty Taco, Inc. Swain Ski Resort Chili’s Grill and Bar Mill Creek Golf Club Tantalo’s of Rochester Coldwater Salon and Day Spa National Baseball Hall of Fame Taste of Texas BBQ Colie’s Café Olive Garden Italian Restaurant TGI Friday’s Corning Museum of Glass Ozzie’s Corner Golf Course The Glue Factory Gift Shop Darian Lake Theme Park Red Osier Landmark Tom Wahl’s Delmonico’s Italian Steak House Rochester Americans Walmart Super Center Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Dunkin Donuts Michelle Pommerening enjoying time with her friends and family. Rochester Red Wings Baseball George Eastman House

Lifetime Assistance, Inc. Celebrates October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities “I commend the 300+ LAICO employees who work hard and provide October is National Disability Employment Awareness an invaluable workforce to our region’s businesses. We stand ready to Month (NDEAM). Join us in honoring the good work of support your business needs in light manufacturing, assembly, our employees! packaging, commercial shredding, document scanning and storage, and placement of employment-ready workers in your business,” LAICO Industries & Services, a division of Lifetime states Jamie Branciforte. Assistance, Inc. located on Paul Road, combines entrepreneurial passion with extraordinary commitment to serving businesses. For more information, visit www.laicoindustries.com This unique enterprise utilizes the talent and dedication of a or call (585) 426-4120 x 3400. team of individuals with developmental disabilities to provide needed services to customers across Upstate New York.

8 Get the latest information and “like us” at facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Project SEARCH Graduates

Project SEARCH has completed its first year! Project SEARCH provides employment and education for individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on workforce development that benefits the individual, community and workforce.

Project SEARCH at is operated in partnership with Monroe 1 BOCES, the Institute for Innovative Transition at the ’s Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Warner School of Education, Adult Career & Continuing Education Services/ Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Lifetime Assistance. Left to Right - Matt Herdzik, Cindy Martens-Pitts (BOCES Instructor), Karis Six students spent the 2010-2011 school year learning Jones, Stephanie Kanis, Paige DeMonde, Jean Perry, Tom LoBiondo, Jeanne Stewart (Lifetime Job Coach) and Leslie Glende (BOCES Instructor) new skills working at Wegmans’ stores. With classroom support and job coaching, the interns were able to master skills in three departments. The first year concluded with To learn more about Project SEARCH, please visit a graduation ceremony at the Calkins Road Wegmans. www.projectsearch.us.

Classified Shredding Services Shred Day

Identity theft remains the #1 concern among consumers who contact the Federal Trade Commission and nine million Americans have their identities stolen each year.

Twice each year, in partnership with the New York State Department of State, Division of Consumer Protection and Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and Lifetime’s Classified Shredding Services (CSS) host a Community Shred Day at the Lifetime Assistance facility on 425 Paul Road.

By offering free Shred Days, Lifetime is able to give back to the community, and workers enjoy the opportunity to interact with friends and neighbors while Karen Whitney, Cindy Mallory and Leslie Alvarado providing a valuable service and improving the environment.

In addition, this past June, CSS employees partnered with the Town of Brighton to provide shredding for the Town’s 5th Annual Computer and Electronics Recycling event, securely shredding and recycling tons of documents for citizens in Brighton. These events provide a valuable service to local residents and businesses.

The next Community Shred Day is October 25th (a maximum of three boxes per person permitted).

If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Lou Ann Owens at (585) 756-2233 or e-mail [email protected]. Representatives from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Classified Shredding Services and NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection. www.lifetimeassistance.org 9 Summer State Games

In June, Pat Dadey, Recreation Coordinator and Lauren Miller, Recreation Counselor traveled to Utica College with ten athletes from Lifetime Assistance who participated in this year’s Special Olympic Summer State Games. Each of the athletes performed well, representing Lifetime and

Monroe County Track and Field. Seated left to right: Athletes Deanna Falce, Brian Gundy and Cheryl McCrea Standing Left to Right: Coach Adolph Dupree, Athletes Alex Davis, Kevin Miller, Brian Mann, Billy Cook, Brian O’Connell, Shawn Madigan and Mike Reynolds

A Golfer’s Generosity

The Country Club of Rochester’s Ladies Golf Association held a Charity Day Golf Tournament in June. The winning team – Boots Allen and Lifetime Assistance Foundation Board member Anita Dixit selected the Lifetime Assistance Foundation to receive $400 in winnings. Thank you ladies for your generous contribution.

Boots Allen and Anita Dixit (Lifetime Assistance Foundation Board Member)

• Bruce Hinsdale, Maria Bianco, Andy Krens and Dan Lunn, residents at the home on Lake Road, qualified for the Bowling Special Olympic Competition

• Jim LeBeau donated 15 tickets to the Rochester Airshow to the Recreation Department

• Shontell Williams successfully completed the summer Upward Bound program

• LAICO participant Wayne Parks has been nominated for the William B. Joslin Award Thumbs for outstanding performance at his job Up! • The donated 100 tickets to the Tony Bennett concert

10 Get the latest information and “like us” at facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Thank You to Our Donors

United Way Mrs. Christine M. Falke Ms. Marie K. Lintz Ms. Lisa M. Sauers Mrs. Sheri M. Akers Ms. David G. Faucher Ms. Diane V. Louden Mr. Keith A. Scherberger Ms. April M. Allen Ms. Colleen Fernaays Dr. Peter K. Mackenzie Mrs. Christianne M. Schojan Ms. Susan M. Allen Ms. Jean E. Foley-Ranalletta MD Mrs. Cheryl A. Maggio Mrs. Karen M. Schojan Ms. Deneen M. Alonci Mr. Brian D. Foser Mr. Timothy R. Maid Mrs. Alma R. Schultz Mrs. Catherine Amico Mrs. Melanie M. Gallo Mr. Raymond T. Mann Mrs. Kathy A. Sebring Dr. Marion W. Anders Mrs. Mary Ann Gardone Mr. Thomas D. Mann Mrs. Bamby L. Seibold Mr. Richard G. Anderson Mr. Bruno P. Gennuso Mr. Francis W. Mason Mr. Richard J. Sercu II Mr. Timothy E. Anderson Mrs. Tricia A. Gere Ms. Jessica Masur Ms. Diann Shahid Ms. Luanne Cenci Mrs. Shavonda Y. Gibbs Ms. Kristin M. McAllian Mr. Daniel J. Shanahan Ms. Debra E. Argus Mr. Eric T. Gifford Ms. Regina Y. McFadden Ms. Teresa A. Shannon Mr. Michael J. Atwood Mrs. Tracy M. Gilbert Mr. Shane K. McKenzie Ms. Erin M. Sheahan Ms. Judy I. Austin Mrs. Linda Ann Goff Mr. & Mrs. Christopher G. McNally Mrs. Lori Siler Mrs. Kimberly A. Babcock Ms. Aminta Gonzalez Mr. Allen C. Mercer Ms. Catherine M. Silvio Ms. Carol M. Banfield Ms. Robin L. Gordon Ms. Deborah L. Mercer-Ross Mr. Richard F. Simpson Mrs. Audrey M. Barnard Ms. Linda J. Graves Ms. Katie A. Mertz Mrs. Barbara J. Smith Ms. Laurie J. Barry Ms. Judy I. Hall Mr. Vito A. Metallo Mr. Samuel Smith Mrs. Linda Bartolone Mrs. Sandra A. Hamilton Ms. Susan C. Metzger Mr. Thomas C. Smithgall Mr. Scott Bass Mrs. Kathleen A. Hammerl Mrs. Linda M. Moline Mrs. Mattie L. Snowden Ms. Janice L. Batiste Ms. Suzanne M. Harper Ms. Margaret J. Mooney Ms. Jenna R. Snyder Mr. Leonard R. Bauer Ms. Chanderess S. Harris Mr. Paul B. Moore Mr. Ken Soderland Mr. David M. Belicove Ms. Darlene V. Hart Mrs. Deanna H. Mullins Ms. Elaine K. Somerville Mrs. Samantha A. Bendall Mr. Michael J. Hart Mrs. Connie S. Musante Ms. Gail P. Soucy Ms. Rachel A. Berezuk Ms. Darlene Y. Hayes Mr. Stephen A. Myers Ms. Leslie Ann Southcott Ms. Amy J. Bevins Mr. Ernest J. Haywood Leigh Ann Nace Ms. Kathryn Speer Mrs. Mary Katherine Binazeski Ms. Bonnie J. Hebert Ms. Arlene G. Neuhaus Ms. Laureen M. Sposato Mr. James S. Branciforte Mr. Harvey W. Heer Ms. Brittenye K. Newsome Mr. Charles E. Stadler Mr. Joel C. Branciforte Ms. Rachel M. Hendee Ms. Lindsay M. Norton Ms. Deborah M. Stanton Mrs. Sheila Branciforte Mrs. Phyllis G. Henderson Mrs. Rosemarie Nucci Mr. Gerald M. Steinberg Mrs. Nancy L. Brisbane Ms. Verneda L. Hendricks Mr. Guy R. Nudd Mrs. Etoyah S. Stevens Mr. Roger M. Brisbane Mrs. Jennifer M. Henry Ms. Mary Ellen M. O’Keefe Mrs. Elaine Stickles Mr. Franklin D. Brooks Ms. Carol Herring Mr. Randall M. Olson Mrs. Susan C. Stilson Mr. Dennis S. Brown Mrs. Michele L. Hickey Mrs. Eileen E. Ormandy Mrs. Denise A. Stirk Mr. & Mrs. Jordon Brown Ms. Gwendolyn L. Hill Ms. Dawne M. Osborne Mr. Timothy R. St. John Ms. Mary Lou Brush Mr. James R. Hollis Mr. Eugene D. Overacker Ms. Krystie E. Stone Mr. Patrick C. Burke Mr. Adrian O. Hudson Ms. Danita N. Pagan Ms. Jennifer M. Stow Mr. Douglas R. Caliri Ms. Nancy C. Hunt Ms. Annemarie Palmer Ms. Theresa L. Sulimowicz Mr. Benedict E. Camelio Mrs. Tanya L. Ippolito Mrs. Kristina M. Paris Mr. Christopher C. Sullivan Mr. Francis R. Campbell Mr. Randy E. Jackson Mrs. Beth A. Parrish Ms. Joan E. Sullivan Ms. Melissa A. Caulkins Mr. Kelvin E. James Mrs. Margaret A. Parsons Mrs. Loretta J. Swain Ms. Laurie Cervini Ms. Shaunte M. James Mr. Gary W. Passero Ms. PamelaTaylor Mr. Thomas J. Chilbert Mrs. Lisa Jeffers Mrs. Christine Pecora Ms. Tamara T. Taylor Mr. Bertram Cholewa Mrs. Julie A. Jensen Mr. Dominic Peres Mr. Stephen J. Tomidy Mrs. Nancy E. Cholewa Mrs. Marcia A. Johnson Mr. John A. Perry Ms. Rebecca J. Tompkins Mrs. Debbie G. Clark Ms. Barbara T. Johnston Ms. Susan M. Pfendler Mrs. Mary Lou Travis Mr. Richard V. Clements Mr. Charlie E. Johnston Mr. Thomas J. Plucknette Jr. Mrs. Sharon A. Trojan Mrs. Dianna L. Clinton Mrs. Leanne Johnston Mr. Thomas Pogorzelski Ms. Kimberly J. Truax Mrs. Natalie J. Cohen Mr. Lawrence E. Judd Ms. Carmela Pollari Mrs. Catina Tuggles-Wilson Ms. Linda J. Coleman Ms. Lisa M. Kadlec Mr. Dennis L. Powell Mrs. Debra VanHooft Mr. Daniel R. Cookinham Mr. Kevin M. Kadrie Mr. Kyle Preston Mr. & Mrs. James Van Thof Mrs. Regina C. Couch Mr. Paul S. Kaiser Mr. Paul J. Presutti Ms. Elizabeth E. Vatalaro Mr. Donald E. Cramer Ms. Donna Kaplan Ms. Susan Rausch Mr. Nicholas J. Vatalaro II Mr. Michael Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Louis A. Katz Ms. Sharon A. Raymond Ms. Staci P. Vergin Mrs. Pamela M. Cummings Ms. Mary A. Kearse Mr. Terry W. Rech Ms. Nancy M. Wagner Ms. Shannon L. Curtis Mr. Charles E. Kelly III Mr. James V. Redden Mrs. Elisa C. Wallace Mrs. Kathryn A. Czeh Mrs. Lesley A. Kelly Mr. Martin G. Reeners Mrs. Laurie A. Watson Ms. Anne M. Daggs Mr. Darin P. Kennedy Ms. Lorrie E. Reigle Mrs. Ashton J. Watts-Lanighan Ms. Angela M. Dalle Mrs. Kathryn S. Kewin Ms. Susan E. Reynolds Ms. Michele L. Webster Mr. Jose L. Davila Ms. Melissa Marie Khorana Mr. Robert D. Rheinwald Mrs. Jill C. Weigand Ms. Larissa DeMarco Mr. Paul M. Kimball Mrs. Gail A. Ribbeck Ms. Laurie L. Weir Laurie J. Dennstedt Mr. Gerald R. Kirchhoff Ms. Chelsie M. Rice Mrs. Lorraine K. White Mr. John W. Devan Mr. Raymond F. Klafehn Jr. Ms. Vicki L. Rigsby Mr. Phillip R. White Mrs. Iva S. DeVault Ms. Kerrie L. Kozlowski Ms. Charity Rivera Mr. Gary K. Williams Sr. Ms. Mildred DeWitt Mrs. Cynthia R. Kruger Ms. Mia Roan Mr. Kevin D. Wilson Ms. Mary A. Dibley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kubarych Ms. Diane C. Robare Mrs. Shawn M. Wilson Mrs. Patricia E. G. DiPassio Mrs. Novalee LaDue Ms. Brittany M. Roberts Mrs. Sharon J. Wilt Ms. Nancy C. DiRose Mrs. Michele L. Lagares Ms. Barbara A. Robinson Mr. Ronald A. Worboys Mrs. Ann M. Drewel Ms. Marianne Lampart Mr. Phillip A. Rogerson Ms. Markeya M. Wright Mrs. Joni R. Eades Mr. Robert S. 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www.lifetimeassistance.org 11 Endowments ALEXANDER LAVILLA Dr. & Mrs. Richard Chu Ms. Dorothy Mann Mr. & Mrs. Roger and Audrey Counts Mr. & Mrs. Mario DiGiambattista ANN MCSORLEY Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giuliano Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth and Anne Bubacz Mr. Jeffrey Green Ms. Michele Clark Thankto our you Ms. Lori A. Klafehn Mr. & Mrs. Roger and Audrey Counts Mr. & Mrs. Scott Lowry Ms. Ann Hammond Mrs. Elizabeth Palermo Ms. Judy Porter PHYLLIS MENAGUALE Mr. & Mrs. Robert Skarzynski Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Maria Ludington Mr. & Mrs. David and Martha Swift Tantalo Studios GARY PAGE 2011 event Ms. Mary Warzecha Ms. Patricia Battisti Mr. Eugene Zilinksi Mrs. Barbara Beckman Mr. & Mrs. Frederick and Elizabeth Boldt sponsors! In Honor of… Ms. Betsy A. DeBloom Airport 5k GERALD CASSIN Mr. Thomas Enright Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Rita Godshalk Ms. Mary Lou Cassin FIRST CLASS SPONSORS EBS-RMSCO, Inc. Ms. Margaret M. Hanss Mr. & Mrs. Jack Klingenberger Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Technologies Group In Memory of… Mr. & Mrs. Richard Leo Parkview Health Systems Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. MARION BOHRER Mr. & Mrs. Victor Lynd John Maggio, CPA Ms. Judith M. Drews Mr. & Mrs. John and Patricia Matiyew Ms. Marietta Monfalcone BUSINESS CLASS SPONSORS Kenper W. Miller JANE BRANCIFORTE Ms. Helen M. Nicholson Alert Protective Systems Pro Carpet Ms. Elizabeth Hardy Mr. Eugene L. Oberst Brad’s Northside Service Center Stephen M. Hawley & Assoc., LLC Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Purvee MARLENE CHILSON Ms. Sharon Stiegman Brockport Federal Credit Union Structured Technologies, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest and The of Rochester Cardwell Construction Wendy Haywood Mr. & Mrs. John and Tracey Trott Ms. Linda Kirchgessner Ms. Linda Yanklowski Ms. Marilyn Liese Gates-Chili Chamber Mr. & Mrs. Orris and Deloris Mosher IDA PETRALIA Mr. Ross Petralia Charity Golf Tournament THEODORE DEMYDA CART SPONSOR Classified Shredding Services Ms. Josephine DeFeo HELEN SCAVUZZO Mr. & Mrs. Ernest and Forever Lawn Care & Colony Dry Cleaners ANTOINETTE FORNUTO Wendy Haywood Snow Plowing ComTec Solutions Ms. Josephine DeFeo Ms. Christine J. Lippa Costich Engineering EWALD HARDOCK JOSEPH SWITZER EAGLE SPONSORS Evans & Fox, LLP Ms. Dorothy Mann Ms. Dorothy Mann Brian Kelly Agency – Hope Hall Nationwide Insurance Mary Jo & Art Pires MURIEL KLAPP Ms. Dianne T. White Group Homes Cardwell Construction Messenger Post Media Mr. William W. Eve Frontier Communications Roberts Wesleyan College MITCHELL KUBARYCH Mrs. Shirley Gaupp Gallagher Benefit Solutions Rochester’s Cornerstone Group Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Kubarych Mr. & Mrs. Warren and Barbara Hawes Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Metzger John Maggio, CPA Rochester Travel Group NANCY LANDRIES Ms. Lindsay Sperling Kenper W. Miller Thomas P. Shea Agency, Inc. Mr. James Branciforte Mr. & Mrs. Paul Taillie Manitou Concrete Westside News Mr. & Mrs. Dale and Rita Burrell Hiram Mr. Donald E. Niska Page Appliances, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Alan and Candace Parish LAICO Passero & Associates AD SPONSORS Mr. & Mrs. Carl and Barbara Sherwood Ms. Marie L. Crifo Dr. William Heyen Stephen M. Hawley & Assoc., LLC Amish Outlet & Furniture RONALD LANDRIES Ms. Rachel Molinari Structured Technologies, Inc. Bank of Castile Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schlonski Time Warner Cable Brockport Federal Credit Union Patricia Abbuhl Classified Shredding Services Mr. James Branciforte Mr. & Mrs. Gary and Elaine Casterline HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR Five Star Bank Ms. Ann Daggs All donations received Edward Jones Investments Gates Fire District Mr. Donald E. Niska after August 31, 2011 will be HSBC Mr. & Mrs. Alan and Candace Parish recognized in the next newsletter. Mr. & Mrs. Carl and Barbara Sherwood HOLE SPONSORS Messenger Post Media Ms. Anita Stocz AAA of Western & Central NY Roberts Wesleyan College Mr. & Mrs. John and Diane Wicks Admar Supply Co. Rochester Travel Group Bank of Castile Tom Kernan – Bernard P. Donegan State Farm Agency Stay Tuned into Help us save trees Lifetime Assistance! and money! Request to receive your Lifetime Assistance is now on Facebook! newsletter online. Contact Please visit facebook.com/lifetimeassistance Jenna Van Thof at (585) 784-5002 or at and “Like” us to stay informed! [email protected]

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Therapists with Paws and Tails Make a Difference.

Rita Wagner is a firm believer in giving opportunities to interact with the dogs, back. Every week for the past five years, whether it is petting while Widget sits on the 61 year-old Brockport resident, their laps or guiding Josie around with a accompanied by her certified therapy leash. It quickly becomes apparent from dogs, Widget, a 5-year-old cockapoo, the smiles and the laughter that the dogs and Josie, a 14-year-old English springer are a positive influence. spaniel, visit clients at Lifetime Assistance’s Lowry Center to provide socialization and When her husband passed away in 2002 therapy. Wagner has been involved with and Rita retired shortly thereafter, she the group since 1987. She has served on said her dogs helped her immensely. “If the Lifetime board of directors and served it wasn’t for those dogs, I never would’ve as treasurer. She lives for the individual gotten out of bed,” Wagner said. “It was interactions where she can positively affect then I realized the healing power of someone’s life. animals.”

“When I first started, there was one young “I’ve been very blessed in my life in many man who was so tense,” Wagner said. ways,” Wagner said. “I feel obligated to pay Rita (board member) and her dog, Josie happily devote their “Honest to goodness, you didn’t know if it back, to share. And by sharing it, I get time to individuals at Lifetime Assistance. he knew you were there because he was so back twice as much. I think people really introverted. One of the staff put him on have an obligation to do volunteer work. population in our society,” she said. a beanbag mattresses and I put Josie next It’s the driving force in my life.” “You absolutely have to reach out and to him. All of a sudden, his hands relaxed, help them.” he relaxed, and he started to smile. I never Wagner is especially devoted to those at thought I would see anything like that Lifetime Assistance. “These folks in This article was adapted with permission in my life. It was just fabulous.” During particular are here not by any choice of of Democrat & Chronicle staff writer a therapy session, each individual gets their own. They are the most vulnerable Will Cleveland.

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