HAPPENINGS

a publication of WINTER/SPRING 2021

HONORING OUR SEACREST HEROES

| PAGE 3 David Gilbert Chair, Board of Trustees

San Diego As we begin the process of healing and getting back to some sense of Hebrew Homes normalcy since experiencing the global pandemic, we must remind ourselves Board of Trustees of what we have gone through, and where Seacrest is going. I have had the pleasure to serve on the Seacrest Village board for the last several years, and I David Gilbert am constantly overwhelmed by how special and caring our staff is. Chair

Steven Ratner It’s been a little over a year since the pandemic began. At the time, we were in Chair Elect and Secretary the process of a major building upgrade to our dining and operating facilities.

Jonathan Halberg The project immediately slowed down, and for a time even stopped completely, Past Chair and Treasurer for the protection of our staff and residents. With all the delays of this project, we are proud that the kitchen, dining facilities and all the equipment is fully Michael Dolinka Leo Eisenberg functional. We are still operating our services under strict COVID-19 guidelines. Len Gregory Robert Haimsohn With the majority of our staff and residents vaccinated, we are beginning to Larry Katz feel more hopeful. Watching our staff, whom we affectionately refer to as Suzanne Marcus heroes, step up this past year to protect our residents from both physical and Stanley Pappelbaum, MD mental health issues, is indescribable. Seacrest is a beautiful home made up of Jeffrey Platt Mona Platt wonderful human beings who truly care about the wellness of those they serve Gina Tapper in our community.

Pam Ferris This past year has taken a toll on everyone. I am so proud of how Seacrest President/CEO reacted and performed during this time. Our standards related to the safety The Melvin Garb Foundation Presidential Chair and care of the residents and staff couldn’t have been any higher.

Carl R. Measer, MBA As I conclude my term as Board Chair, I want to thank the rest of the board for Chief Operating Officer their service and to welcome Steven Ratner, the incoming Chair. I am confident Bradley Blose, CPA under his leadership Seacrest Village will continue its important work of serving Chief Financial Officer our community. Alan Wexler Finance Chair

Heidi Kvitli Best regards, Chief Human Resources Officer

About our cover: Pictured are the many faces of our Seacrest Heroes, the front-line staff and caregivers who are ensuring the safety and well-being of the Seacrest Village residents and Seacrest at Home clients with love and compassion during these challenging times. Every one of our Seacrest Heroes has a Heart of Gold and we were thrilled to honor them at our Hearts of Gold Gala in February.

PAGE 2 | Pam Ferris, President/CEO Rabbi Leah M. Herz, MAHL Seacrest Village Retirement Communities Director of Spiritual Life

Experts say we’re moving out of the pandemic and What a difference a year makes! As I write this in the there’s much to be grateful for. However, these same early days of March, I am astounded by the changes experts advise us to be cautious so at this time we’re that have taken place in our world, in our country, and asking you for one thing: your patience. It will be in our own Seacrest Village community. Who could easier to be patient if you’re mindful of the victories have imagined that we would be living within the grips that patience has brought. of a pandemic that would necessitate altering our lives in such a dramatic fashion? At this time 99% of our residents and 86% of our associates have received the COVID-19 vaccine. I have always been fascinated by the ways in which We’re on our path and yet letting go of our tenacity language evolves, and new words and phrases are to keep our residents and staff safe, is not an option. created. Looking back over the past twelve months, our vocabulary has grown exponentially as the result In addition to our victories, there are also some of the pandemic, and words have taken on an entirely silver linings that have emerged this past year. different meaning. Just think about it! A long-hauler Technology has played a huge role in everyone’s was someone who drove a big-rig over many miles. A lives. From tele-health visits between residents and pod was something that peas and beans popped out their physicians, to conducting board meetings of. Bubbles were blown with chewing gum and soapy and family visits on Zoom, the expression, “You’re water. Flattening the curve happened when you on mute” has become almost comedic. The did hundreds of sit-ups. Contact tracing conversation about the background picture on was an attempt to fi nd that old high one’s Zoom screen has now taken the place of school friend with whom you have lost complimenting one on their outfi t or shoes. And touch. We have PPE, PPP, MRNA, N95 who ever imagined “dressing up” would mean what and a whole lot of other examples we’re wearing from the waist up? of alphabet soup. Who among us doesn’t know the meaning of anti- Despite the fact that our Seacrest associates masker, corona baby, maskne, drive- have always been heroes, this past year it has by birthday, Zoom-bombing, social never been more evident. If you’ve not had the distancing, front-liners, super-spreader, chance to see our recent virtual gala where our viral load, and my favorite, quarantini? heroes were honored, I invite you to have a look Daniel Webster would have had a fi eld day at seacrestfoundation.org/gala. This heartwarming deciding which of these would have made it video reminds us what a vital resource Seacrest is to into his 2020 dictionary! our community, and why for our residents, it’s home Some words, however, never change. Our ancient sweet home. sages might not have predicted that what they said I can’t thank the community enough for its in their own time would still resonate with us many continued support, and for the love you have centuries later. And yet, their words have survived the shown us this past year. I especially want to thank test of time and we rely on them still during periods of our outgoing Board Chair, Dave Gilbert, for his change and challenge. Hillel: “Al tifrosh min ha tzibur. extraordinary leadership during this tumultuous Do not separate yourself from the community.” King time. He, along with all our Seacrest board Solomon: “Gam zeh ya’avor. This too shall pass.” The members, deserve to be recognized for being there Talmud (Shavuot 39a): “Kol Yisrael aravim zeh b’zeh. when we needed them most. All of Israel (Jews) are responsible one for another.” Someday perhaps, many years from now, there will They say patience is a virtue. It’s true, now more than be those who quote the words of “Rabbi” Ferris and ever before, as we fi nd our way to the other side of “Rabbi” Measer; words which have sustained and this pandemic. Let’s be patient together. motivated us during this past year; “Together We With tremendous gratitude, Can.” “Think positive and test negative.” Truer words were never spoken!

| PAGE 3 Stanley Pappelbaum, MD Kelli Denton, RN Chair, Board of Directors Director, Seacrest at Home Seacrest at Home

Seacrest at Home Special Delivery: Home Health Medical Care! Board of Directors It would be a cliché to say that the past year has been a struggle, but Stanley Pappelbaum, MD sometimes a cliché is all that will do. This letter will not recount the ordeal Chair of the past twelve months, but rather comment on what seems to be a slow, Charles Rosen gradual cessation of shared anxiety. I can say now that we at Seacrest at Home Vice Chair are starting to feel some relief from the unending uncertainty. There seems to Hildegarde Beyor be, to use another cliché, light at the end of the tunnel. Secretary Bradley Blose With more vaccinations going into eagerly awaiting arms, the phone has CFO/Treasurer begun to ring a little more with client inquiries and the need for more

David Gilbert caregivers is increasing. It seems that others too, are seeing the light and Len Gregory shedding some of the fear. We welcome this change of pace and are Robert Haimsohn beginning to accept new clients and caregivers as well. Pre-COVID-19, we Jay Kunin, PhD were working on getting our home health service fully licensed. That had David Marsh, MD been held up, as one can imagine, but that now is back underway. Home Anne Nagorner health is a growing segment of our industry and one we are well suited to Steven Steinberg, MD serve. Home health allows a nurse to provide seniors a way to stay home and Gina Tapper receive medical care. With technology now giving people little reason to leave Kelli Denton, RN their homes for physician consultations, there is still a need (at least for now) Director for a human to carry out procedures like taking blood, changing dressings, doing medication prefi lls, and so on. People have come to expect that they can have just about anything delivered to their homes, so why should nursing and medically-skilled services be any different?

Again, we are eager to get back out there and stand ready to serve you and your loved ones should you ever require home care or home health medical services. We are so thankful, as well, for the support of Seacrest Foundation. We were never without PPE during the pandemic because of the resources provided by the Foundation, and that was not the case with many agencies in the home care industry. From all of us, thank you.

760.942.2695 With gratitude,

seacrestathome.org Kelli Denton, RN Director, Seacrest at Home

PAGE 4 | Resident spotlight Debby Stauber

Debby Stauber moved into Seacrest the first week of years there teaching, which is her passion and calling. August 2020, right in the middle of the pandemic, and “Being there in that place at that time was a Godsend.” despite the challenging circumstances, she has brought warmth, friendship, gratitude, and fun to the residents and Debby is a Holocaust survivor and was sent to the US when staff of the Leichtag Family Assisted Living Residence. she was just 5 years old, along with her 11-year-old sister, and never saw her parents again. She was met at Ellis We were honored to learn more about Debby’s life prior Island by her mother’s second cousin’s family; she lived with to Seacrest, and how she’s enjoying her new home, which them in Borough she says, “is perfect for Park, Brooklyn me.” The observance and is grateful for of Kashrut and a Jewish the education she environment is very received at the important for Debby, a Yeshiva. When she former Rabbi’s wife. was 16, at a friend’s Debby was married birthday party, she to Rabbi Sheldon met Shlomo, and told Edward “Shlomo” her friend, “I’m going Stauber for 34 happy to marry him!” As years. Shlomo led ten Passport photo, Debby 5 years old Debby, 17 at Rockaway Beach, NY youngsters, Shlomo different congregations and Debby went to from Bennington, VT the Rockaways with to Fondulak, WI to friends and did youth Harrisburg, PA to Little groups together. At 17 Rock, AR to Chula Vista, she was teaching at a CA, and more. Debby Synagogue Hebrew had to become an School where she got expert in making friends, Sholomo a job too. building community, and He started walking her raising funds to keep the home each day and as congregations strong. Debby and her husband, Shlomo Suicide Anonymous Volunteer Banquet: they grew closer, his Being so familiar with Debby volunteered on the suicide family embraced her. fundraising, Debby was hotline, conducting many lifesaving, She feels so much love more than willing to help late-night conversations for her in-laws, who Seacrest Foundation with “more than took her a video produced for the under their wings.” virtual gala in February. Debby has three Just three short months children, Marty, Mitch, after having moved to and Shoshanna Laredo, TX, Shlomo (Shonny). She lived unexpectedly passed with Shonny and away at the age of 54. her husband, and Debby’s heartbreak grandchild, Nathan, was only eased by the Debby Stauber and her wonderful Making friends at Seacrest: Debby for 15 years before congregation, wrapping family at her grandson, Nathan’s, and fellow resident, Fred Measer coming to Seacrest. their collective arms bar mitzvah She loved being with around her; they needed her to lead the community and family and being part of Nathan’s life growing up, but education of the congregation. She stepped up to the because they were busy with full lives, she was alone for plate and took over as Director of Education, creating a large part of each day. Now she feels so grateful for the innovative parent/child learning programs and helping “royal treatment” she says she gets at Seacrest each day, children study for their bar/bat mitzvah. Debby was invited and for the new friendships she’s formed. to join the Ministerial Alliance (the association of local faith At Seacrest, she bonded right away with two other survivors. leaders). She became close with the group and taught Doing what she’s always done, Debby encourages other them Hebrew at their request, and they loved her latkes residents to engage in life at Seacrest and join her in at Chanukah time. Debby also developed and taught a activities, even those that might shy away from interaction. Holocaust unit at the local high school to an auditorium filled with hundreds of students, most of whom had never Debby is open, honest, and when you speak with her you met anyone Jewish, ever. Her personal story and talent for feel like old friends. On March 23, she held a talk for the teaching enlightened their minds and opened their hearts. other residents entitled “Who am I? Why me?” where she shared her story and her thoughts on, “Why God Debby says, “Laredo was my world; that’s where I bloomed. saved me?” Seacrest certainly is lucky to have her as part I became Debby, not just the Rabbi’s wife.” She spent 15 of our family.

| PAGE 5 Seacrest Foundation prepared by Snake Oil Cocktail Company, featuring a held its 43rd Annual special cocktail called “The Hero’s Heart.”

Women's Auxiliary Hearts Many sponsors and of Gold Gala, Preserving Hope underwriters joined During the Pandemic, online on a Zoom cocktail Sunday, February 21, 2021, with Cindy reception before the Bloch and Jean Gaylis serving as Co-Chairs, event began, hosted along with 48 dedicated committee members. It was by Snake Oil Cocktail a spectacular evening “attended” virtually by nearly Company’s mixologist. 600 guests. All proceeds raised will support Seacrest Sharon and David Wax Village Retirement Communities' Resident Assistance offered a beautiful Fund as well as the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. The toast and thanked all number of seniors requiring help to cover the cost of for supporting the event. food, shelter, and physical care continues to grow, and The program began with this year alone, Seacrest Village will provide almost $2.5 a greeting by Mary Epsten, Women’s Auxiliary President, million in charitable care. Additionally, the funds required along with co-chairs Cindy Bloch and Jean Gaylis. They to manage through the pandemic are already over $1 were joined by Seacrest Foundation’s Chief Foundation million. Officer, Robin Israel. The four women welcomed guests The evening was in honor of the Seacrest Heroes—the and shared special words about the Seacrest staff and Seacrest staff who are providing love and care to the the need to support the Foundation. residents during this difficult time. This past year the Following the welcome was a personalized recording Seacrest staff have held the physical space with the of a comedic horse race prepared by the Del Mar residents where their families would have been had Thoroughbred Club, as well as a beautiful presentation they been able to come to the campus. Beautiful bonds of staff and residents sharing loving words of support were formed which has truly been a silver lining. As the and hope. Messages of gratitude from around the residents get closer and closer to being able to see and world came from families who cannot see their loved touch their loved ones, there is a renewed sense of hope. ones due to the We are so grateful to everyone who joined us, albeit pandemic. Mariah virtually, to raise critical funds. The outpouring of love for Carey’s “Heroes” the residents and gratitude for the Seacrest Heroes was was sung by “live” incredible. One thing is for certain...not even a pandemic entertainers as the can stop our Jewish Community from taking care of one Seacrest Heroes another. were honored. Over Catering was delivered prior to the online event to 360 employees were sponsors who chose to have appetizers or meals as part recognized for their of their contribution. They enjoyed beautiful artisan dedication and cheese boards, wine, dessert, and entrees lovingly strength. prepared by Continental Catering; cocktail kits were

PAGE 6 | Cindy Bloch Jean Gaylis Co-Chairs Anne Nagorner Fundraising Chair Jessica Chodorow Esther Fischer Sponsorship & Underwriting Co-Chairs A virtual welcome by Mary Epsten, Cindy Bloch, Cheers! From your Seacrest Foundation team Mary Epsten Jean Gaylis, and Robin Israel behind the scenes Women's Auxiliary President

Ellen Addleson Susan Arenson Rusti Bartell Shelle Orlansky Belenzon Judy Belinsky Nancy Browar Suzi Cohen Dalia Cohen Rebecca Collopy

Clint Bell, Gala emcee and auctioneer Seacrest Residents safely enjoying the virtual Avrille Copans extraordinaire gala over a special gala dinner Marisa Davis Lauren Dolinka Norma Dreifuss Claire Ellman Nancy Gordon Merrill Haimsohn Marge Katleman Alyse Kirschen Jackie Kirschen Renée Levine Lisa Levine Carol Levy Roxi Link Sheila Lipinsky Todd Kirschen and Marc Potash shaking it up Helene & Allan Ziman’s beautiful gala during the gala Zoom cocktail reception catering spread Esther Michan Linda Otchis The evening became very exciting as it was announced that the $500,000 matching Roselyn Pappelbaum Monica Perlman gift made by Sharon and David Wax had already been met! What followed was an Shirley Pidgeon announcement of another generous, lifesaving $500,000 matching gift opportunity Mona Platt presented by Joan and Irwin Jacobs. As this gift was announced, the fundraising Linda Platt thermometer quickly began rising. Seacrest Foundation is honored to be on its way to Julee Press Barbara Rozansky meeting this second generous match and greatly appreciates additional contributions Shari Schenk towards this Hearts of Gold Campaign. A gift to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund provides Elana Schiff support and protection for Seacrest Village residents, Seacrest at Home clients, and staff Denise Selati during this very challenging time. Tremendous gratitude to Sharon and David Wax and Stephanie Smith Angela Steinberg Joan and Irwin Jacobs, along with all of our contributors for making this event a reality. Isabel Wasserman Plans are now underway to be reunited as a community in support of our seniors at the Marcia Wolochow 44th Annual Seacrest Foundation Women’s Auxiliary Gala in 2022. Alana Ziman Helene Ziman

| PAGE 7 Seacrest Foundation is proud to recognize sponsorship and underwriting contributors from the Hearts of Gold Gala Campaign of $10,000 and above as patrons with . We are grateful for the growing list of families who have joined this special group and are Preserving Hope During the Pandemic and beyond for the residents of Seacrest Village and clients of Seacrest at Home. Sharon & David Wax Joan & Irwin Jacobs Esther Fischer Cindy & Larry Bloch Merrill & Robert Haimsohn Lisa & Gary Levine

Melissa & David Gilbert William Gumpert Foundation & Guardians of San Diego

Barbara Bloom Norma & Werner Dreifuss Robin & Leo Eisenberg Lynn Epsten Sara & Len Gregory The Price Family

Anonymous Lawrence B. Krause Linda & Wayne Otchis Elaine Chortek Renée Levine Jane Ottenstein Toby & Howard Cohen Zita Liebermensch Shirley & Harold Pidgeon Claire & David Ellman Sheila & Jeffrey Lipinsky Vivien & Jeffrey Ressler Mary & Jon Epsten Neysa & Steve MacBaisey Karen & Jeffrey Silberman Alberta Feurzeig Esther & Carlos Michan Missy & Chris Tresse and Bernstein Jean & Franklin Gaylis Anne Nagorner Private Wealth Management Hanna & Mark Gleiberman Arlene & Louis Navias Sheava & Bryan Wax Emma & Leo Zuckerman

Patrons' name(s) and dedication inscription will appear on a gorgeous central recognition display, along with a prominent art installation being created expressly for Seacrest Village. The artwork will be installed in the “heart” of Seacrest Village in Annette’s Village Square and will serve as a reminder of the love and compassion that are getting us through this pandemic and will lead us into the future with hope. Each family will receive their name and inscription at the base of the art installation. We have room for 10 more families to join as . We have received submissions for the art installation by local artists and the will each get a vote in selecting the final piece!

Art installation is an example only. Final piece will be selected by the Hearts of Gold Patrons.

PAGE 8 | Legacy of Promise

Mary Lynn and I have been supporters of Seacrest for over 25 years. However, I would like to acknowledge my Grandma, Rose Glickman, who was an original “Jolly 16”. This group of women started the San Diego Hebrew Homes, which is now, of course, Seacrest Village Retirement Communities. I first served on the San Diego Hebrew Homes Board of Trustees in 1992. During my service we started the dream of creating a community to support those who needed a memory care environment. I never would have thought that 23 years later my parents would become residents of The Katzin Residence, the Memory Care Center. In 2015, my mom was experiencing unexpected health issues, and with the help of Pam Ferris, my parents moved to The Katzin Residence. What a blessing, and frankly Mary Lynn and Larry Weitzen a relief, to have such a warm and safe environment for my parents. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I would visit my parents five to six days a week. It was during these visits that I realized what a difficult job the staff has; to care for my parents, and parents of our friends. It was also during these visits that I could see the love and compassion the staff has for all residents. The other residents and the staff became our extended family and we learned to visit with my father in new and creative ways, like over FaceTime and Zoom. The staff made it possible! Mary Lynn and I continue to annually support Seacrest as members of the 211 Club which supports the Resident Assistance Fund. We attend the gala, I play in the golf tournament, and we make an additional annual contribution to support the Employee Recognition Fund. We realized we can have an even greater impact and leave a legacy for Seacrest by including Seacrest Foundation in our estate plan, and we have proudly made those arrangements. We encourage you all not only to support Seacrest during the year, but to consider a legacy gift to help ensure the care and safety of future generations at Seacrest Village.

Our gratitude goes to those whose commitment and dedication ensures the future of Seacrest Village and Seacrest at Home for generations to come. Thank you to these generous visionaries who have named Seacrest Foundation in their legacy plans. Ellen and Ernest Addleson Madeline and Milton Zita and Morris* Muriel and Irving Roston* Bess and Harry Agulnik* Goldberg* Liebermensch Samisch Estate* Annette* and David Alpert Frances and Sanford Marsha Moss Linehan Gloria and Irving* Schiffman Ida Ascher* Goldman* and Robert Linehan Leah Shapov* Gladys and David Block* Louise and Boyd Goldwyn Loebl and Mann Families* J. Howard Shelov Zea Borok Carol* and Morton Elizabeth Lowen* Dora K. Showel* Renee Schor and Goodman Florence Maio* Anna and Avery Simon* Benjamin Boyd Charlotte Haas* Angela and Arnold Rheta and Richard Simon* Martha and Joseph Brod* Merrill and Robert Haimsohn Margulis* Judith Harris and Robert Brodie Price Fund Eleanor B. and Arthur Joan and Arthur* Markovits Singer, MD Sophie and Arthur Brody* Herzman* Ilsa N. Meinhardt* Adelaide and Samuel Skier* Carolyn Brooking Hannah Ruth Heyman Silva Missler* Ruth and Phillip* Slonim Hattie Brooks* and Arthur Heyman* Jane and Robert Morse Beverly Schmier* Howard W. Brotman Herman Hindel* Dina Moskowitz Elene* and Herbert Solomon Ruth and Arthur Cagan* Samuel Hindel* George Nathan* Harold Stern* David Chalif Hymes Family* Jerome Niederman* Marcia Kern and James Stern Ellen and Ingram* Chodorow Robin and Ronald Israel Becky and Larry Newman Dorothy B. Steyer* Toby and Howard Cohen Cecilia and Benjamin Harriet G. Newmark* Michael Stolper Betty* and Melvin Cohn Jacobson* Linda and Larry Okmin Michael Stotsky, MD Estelle Addleson-Dunst Tauba and Sidney Kaderlan* Joseph Oppenheimer* Hilda and Harry Sugarman* and Lou Dunst* Jodie and Robert Kaplan Jere G. Oren Gina Tapper Claire and David Ellman and Family Linda and Wayne Otchis Libby and Meyer Taylor Lynn and Bert* Epsten Avra and Barry Kassar, MD Clarice Owsley* Mary Stuart Taylor Inge Feinswog Sofia and Leon Kassel Roselyn and Stanley and Robert Taylor* Foster Family Fund Ilse Katz* Pappelbaum, MD Nancie and Richard Vann Mary Felix* Miriam and Jerome Katzin* Muriel Patchen* Mort Vogelson Memorial Fund Pam and Walter Ferris Karine Seigel Koplar Linda and Shearn* Platt Sylvia and Aaron* Wechter Esther and Arnold* Fischer and David Koplar Morrie Pomeranz* Stuart R. Weiss, MD Sigrid and Jack Fischer* Miriam and Irving Krause* Cecil Popkin* Mary Lynn and Larry Weitzen Carol and Ron Fox Peter Lee* Seymour Rabin Trust* Alan S. Wexler* Joan and Guy* Gardner Leichtag Family Foundation Barbara and Henry Reed* Morton Winski* Max M. and Jane V. Renée Levine Jeannie and Arthur Rivkin Guddie and George Wixen* Gauchman Trust Teddie Lewis Evelyn and Milton Roberts* * Of Blessed Memory In formation March 22, 2021 Please consider including Seacrest Foundation in your will/estate plan and let your legacy gift make a difference for those in need. To learn more, please contact Robin Israel at 760.516.2018. | PAGE 9 Legacy Of Caring, 7/1/20 – 2/28/21

In Honor of Renée Levine Burton Blackman Ellen & Ernie Addleson Charles Levine Mary Blackman on the Birth of their Sofi a Maio Merdinger Stanley Cohen, Great-Grandchild Heather & Lee Maio Beloved Uncle Norma & Werner Dreifuss Robin Samit Danielle & Brian Miller Harriet & John Michael Arlene & Daniel Orlansky David Alpert Cynthia Michael Doris (Dorrie) Cohen Shelle Orlansky & Anonymous & Greg Pascal Ellen & Steve Fox David Belenzon Trudie Bohm Alice Morawetz Stephen J. Cohen Robin Samit Anonymous Anonymous Adele Rabin Linda & Robert Savitch Lillian Braverman* Faye Polstein* Bella Dalin Harriet & Alan Shumacher Renee & Allen Tepper Neil Polstein Hedy & Rabbi Ralph Dalin Herb Solomon Dr. Michael Stotsky Pam Ferris Laurayne Ratner Bea Epsten Ruth Strauss Suzanne & Brian Marcus & Sandy Ratner* Ellen & Ernie Addleson Helene & Allan Ziman Erica & Steven Ratner Melissa & Michael Bartell Pam Ferris and her Team Frieda Fierer Gina Mae Tapper Seacrest Heroes Rusti Bartell Roberta Campbell Norma Damashek & Pam Ferris, Robin Israel, and Colleagues Cathy Deroy Dr. Joshua Fierer and the Fabulous Staff Robin & Ron Israel Nina & Bob Doede Arnold (Bud) Fischer Janet & Barry Friedman Shona Borevitz Solano & Tony Solano Giselle & Sol Dunst Linda Weir Doris Gonczy Suzi & Bernie Feldman Nettie & Manuel Fisher Stephen Gonczy Staff of Seacrest Village Esther Fischer Zilpa Lackritz Risa Teitelbaum & Jason Greenstein Ruth Furst Leonard Fisher Marcia Kern & James Stern Marriage of Isadora Fisher Lee & Frank Goldberg & Nicholas Wall Lynn & Michael Greenstein Bill Fox Marriage of Sara & Judy Fisher Jennifer & Robert Jeannie & Arthur Rivkin Leonard Gregory Sandra Fisher Handler Jerry Furman Barbara Kamesar Anita & Rabbi Marty Lawson Lillian Wasserman Renee & Allen Tepper Charles (Chuck) Hayman* Gail Spindler Teri Fellman Pat Greene, Angela & Harris Steinberg Andrea Hayman Beloved Husband Dr. Michael Stotsky Doris Heller Cramer Beverlee Greene In Memory Of Randi & Charles Wax Elaine & David Heller, MD Ruth & Isadore Helene & Allan Ziman Sister of Rabbi Leah Herz Abraham Michael Greenstein Alice Feldman Bea Sklarewitz Irene Abraham Suzi & Bernie Feldman Ellen & Ernie Addleson Kerri Abrams & & Gabriel Vogeli Melissa & Michael Bartell Charles (Chuck) Hayman Matthew Schiff David Adler Esther Belinsky Jan Balsom High Holy Days Renée Levine Linda & Michael Bennett Heather Benderson Evelyn Sherman Rita & Jerry Bierman Al Adler Joan & Jeremy Berg Julie Colwell Melanie Hoff* Shirley & Harold Pidgeon Linda Borenstein Anonymous Sherry & Larry Delsen Karen & Jerome Eisman Dr. Ted Adler Kate Buda Norma & Werner Diana Hindi Renée Levine Robin & Ron Israel Dreifuss John Hunt Lisa & Gary Levine Lillian Bass Giselle & Sol Dunst Robert Kaplan Jessica & Scott Munoz Ruth Stark Janet & Steve Edberg Brian King Rose Lochmann Ann Morace Mary & Jon Epsten Carol Koenigsberger Lisa Lucoff & Michael Newhouse Father of Heidi Becker Inge Feinswog Nancy Neigus Kathy & Kent Sanger Ruth Strauss Donna & Bob Gans Tammy & Jon Schwartz Sylvia & David Geffen Richard Nerad Dorothy Berkowitz Nancy Geist Esther Newman Jenny Jacobs Beth & Dr. Alan Hanna & Mark Sharyn Oakes Marcia Kern & James Stern Berkowitz Gleiberman Judith Rubenstein Anna Johnston Gloria & Terry Gernstein Carrie & Jim Greenstein Rhoda & Shia Shapiro Mara Hochberg-Miller Maureen Black Lynn & Michael Greenstein Karen Vallecillo Lee Weiss Rita Kaplan Carole & Abe Wilson Marge Katleman Linda Kaplan Debbie & John Lewis

PAGE 10 | Legacy Of Caring, 7/1/20 – 2/28/21

Agnes Herman Murray Wallach Seacrest Staff Mazal Tov Rabbi Lenore Bohm Sandra Herz Nancy Daniels Ann Tomzcak on 50 Years & David Phillips Melvin Wasserman Ann Tomczak of Helping Others Dr. Andy Israel Danielle & Brian Miller Anonymous Anonymous Kathy & Paul Roberts Vivian Zeligson Marisa & Logan Yanoff on Roger Neipris Jan Deprospero Happy Chanukah the Birth of their Baby Barbara Appleby Louis Fancher Evelyn Sherman Trudi Kranitz Susan & Pack Warfield Zilpa Lackritz Tonia Nisen Pat Libby Vaughan Rachel Susan & Richard Mother of Sandy Zemer Get Well Evelyn Sherman Ulevitch Sylvia & David Geffen Pam Ferris Bruce Persky Evelyn Sherman Ellen & Ernie Addleson Anniversary of Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother Barry Pidgeon Loved One's Happy Anniversary Barbara Nagorner Passing Ellen & Ernie Addleson Tribute Wall Ilene Kranitz-Fish Norma & Werner Dreifuss Dorothy Berkowitz* Gloria Pushker Trudi Kranitz Dr. Alan & Beth Berkowitz Gail Trettin Mr. & Mrs. Barry Pearl Susan Sobel Ruth Strauss Irvin & Ruth Belenzon* / Harry Rachman Max & Edith Belenzon* Shona Borevitz Solano Dorie & Art Wenner Linda & Shelby Silverman The Belenzon Family & Tony Solano Wendy King Mitch Richlin Ron, Robin, Talia, and Marilyn & Jack* Israel Hammy Loeb, Jr. Jacob Israel Happy Birthday Ron, Robin, Talia, and Joan Rines Claire Winer Barbara Appleby Jacob Israel Vaughan Rachel Mary & Mark Warmbrand Renée Levine Ruth Siegel Rabbi Lenore Bohm Yahrzeit Sylvia Roller Thank You Alice Morawetz Memorial Wall Linda & Larry Okmin Robert Arroyo Toby Cohen Susan Sobel Barbara Appleby Albert Rushall Barbara & Norman Larry Krause and Ron, Robin, Ellen & Ernie Addleson Chris Engelbrecht Rozansky Talia, and Jacob Israel Mary Blackman Father of Linda Savage Werner Dreifuss Legacy of Promise Lynn & Michael Greenstein Pam Ferris Ellen & Ernie Addleson Vaughan Rachel Judith Fisher Janet Selik Ruth Landecker Sandra Fisher Joyce Disraeli Stephanie Herrera Suzi & Bernie Feldman Manuel & Nettie Fisher Anonymous Jane Shore Renée Levine Endowment Fund Bryna Haber Robin Israel Barbara Appleby Merrill & Robert Haimsohn Anonymous Pomeranz Trust George Sidline Jojo Mitrano Shapov Estate Irene Borevitz Joanna Martinez Anonymous Mary Blackman Ruth Slonim* Sylvan Silberg Pru Moore Mort Vogelson Memorial Anonymous Carl Measer Mary & Richard Borevitz Fund Joan & Al Dresden Barbara Appleby Alice Morawetz Carol & Jim McCall Vaughan Rachel Rabbi Lenore Bohm Monthly Contributors Mona Ordonez Evelyn Sherman & David Phillips Michael Feffer Esther Sklarewitz Cantor Sheldon Merel Dave Alpert Myla Kelly Bea Sklarewitz Sara & Leonard Gregory Jeff Platt * Of Blessed Memory Bernie Sosna Millie Montes Natalie & Ian Starr Ellen & Ernie Addleson Anonymous Funds granted through Eve Rosenberg the Jewish Community Lenore Starr Lori Officer Meryll & Chris Page Foundation of San Diego Sandra Herz Mary Blackman Ann Tomczak In formation 03/22/21: Marisa Rosenberg Ideal & David Stotsky Anonymous We regret any inadvertent Trinka & Howard Soloway Maeera Shreiber Sylvia Wechter error or anyone who Dr. Michael Stotsky Seacrest Foundation Team Judee Feinberg may have been omitted due Trudi Kranitz to our print deadline.

| PAGE 11 Get to know a few of our incredible Seacrest Heroes…

Leticia (Letty) Gomez Vincent Medrano A dedicated caregiver, A Homecare Associate, Vincent began working at Letty has been with Seacrest at Home in 2015. There are many reasons Seacrest at Home for he loves working for seven years. When the organization: asked about her job, she the support he exclaimed, “I love it! has received while Everything about it.” But attending school, the what stands out most feeling of appreciation to her is the respect from his colleagues, everyone gives to each other, from administration to clients, and their caregivers to clients. Letty is most grateful that Seacrest families, and most of has allowed her the opportunity to learn and care for all, he loves helping others. This knowledge has helped her care for her people. Vincent especially loves hearing his clients’ family in times of need as well. This year, she has learned stories about their lives, learning about their mistakes that you must take care of yourself fi rst in order to take and successes, and becoming close to them and care of others. One of the ways Letty cares for herself is their families. He shared that one of the pandemic listening to music; it helps her feel calm. She reminded challenges is how upsetting it is for residents to me that everyone should take care of each other with be away from their families. Vincent helps them the simple steps of washing their hands, wearing a mask, with phone and video calls but connecting through and social distancing. Letty said that someday she hopes technology isn’t quite the same. He stated, “we all to be cared for by someone the same way she and need family and friends to stay well emotionally.” Seacrest take care of others. Vincent stays healthy by running at the beach, so he can be there for his clients to provide them the care and companionship they need. John Barraca John has been working in the Joseph & Juliet York Dorothy Goldberg Juliet has been the Healthcare Center Social Worker in the for nearly 13 years Joseph & Dorothy and holds the titles of Goldberg Healthcare Infection Preventionist, Center for nearly Staff Development nine years. She loves Coordinator, and Wound helping residents and Nurse. He practices all these roles daily. John says it their families with their is not easy holding all these roles, but he loves being concerns and questions. presented with challenges. He shared that his daily work She enjoys listening and helping them coordinate can be very diffi cult but pushing through the barriers is the best outcomes with the options offered. Juliet rewarding. John cherishes seeing improvement from his stated, “it’s been heartbreaking not to see families and most vulnerable patients, whether they are recovering loved ones visit the residents due to the COVID-19 from a wound, an infection, or a surgery. Outside of visitor precautions.” She has tried to be there for the work, he loves spending time with his family, no matter residents to vent their feelings and offer them comfort. what they are doing, and he stays healthy by working Juliet runs and walks outside of work, and is committed out. John is deeply grateful for the people he works with to walking at least a mile a day. She also practices Kung and says, “keeping our residents safe and minimizing Fu, where she works on her mind, body, and spirit. the rate of infection has been diffi cult, to say the least, Juliet is grateful for her supportive family, who believes but our success comes from working together and in her and helps her strive to be the best she can be. trusting one another.”

PAGE 12 | Debra Balmos Debra is one of Seacrest Seacrest at Home’s fi rst is one of employees, and with the great nearly eight years of miracles caregiving service, she God gave me in couldn’t be prouder this life! to be part of the —Joe, Resident Seacrest family. She is the Staff Development Coordinator, but her greatest love is being in the fi eld working with clients. Debra helped develop the “30-minute program,” allowing Seacrest Village residents to receive help for just 30 minutes to assist with particular tasks, without It's been a scary contracting for more time than is needed. This program year, but means many more Seacrest residents can get the help I have they need. There is nothing more important to Debra my angels than caring for her clients, and now for her mom. She with has curbed all social activities to ensure everyone is safe me, the from the virus. Still, the hardest part of the pandemic is Seacrest staff. not taking her mom to be with family. When asked what —Trudi, Resident she was most grateful for, Debra replied, “The Seacrest Executives, the Board Members, and for Martin Perez, our Home Care Coordinator — who made the vaccine available for all Seacrest at Home employees.”

Alejandra (Alex) Mancilla The special Alex is now in her bond 19th year at Seacrest between Village. She is a Lead Seacrest Server in the Culinary residents Department. Alex has and caregivers is been instrumental in even more meaningful during making the necessary this challenging time. changes to safely continue serving the residents while following pandemic safety guidelines. She is grateful to Seacrest for helping maintain everyone’s safety by providing frequent COVID-19 testing and PPE. Alex stated, “I am confi dent teamwork played a huge role Thank you, in making all of this possible.” She likes her job so well thank you, because Seacrest encourages employee growth. She also thank you. They have very much enjoys meeting the residents and listening to been so their interesting and amazing life stories. When not at good to work, she loves being at home and spending time with me and her boys. Alex shared, “this year has taught me to not all of the other residents. take things for granted and to appreciate everything we —Larry, Resident have even more.”

| PAGE 13 And San Diego Came Together…as the People Stayed Apart For more than a year now, every article we read is about COVID-19. This one will be no different—and for good cause. I have never seen a community embrace those in need, and those responsible for those in need, as I have seen during these past 14 months. None of us will ever forget February 2020 and what challenges have been posed, both physical and emotional. This year, for me, has been one of refl ection, gratitude, and strengthening of bonds and commitment. We have experienced the heartbreak of losing Seacrest residents Robin P. Israel, MPA and the silver lining of coming together as a stronger community. Chief Foundation Offi cer Arthur & Sophie Brody Philanthropy Chair By February 2020, news of the virus was widespread. The ultimate question of “What amount of increased funds does Seacrest Foundation need to raise” immediately became our fi rst priority. We ran the numbers, and it was daunting. And then in early March, our Seacrest Foundation staff left the offi ce, not knowing what the coming days would look like. While earthquakes, fi re drills, and security threats over the years prepared us for exiting in an emergency, we never imagined a pandemic would force us to evacuate our Seacrest space. Yet overnight, our Seacrest Foundation team, in four different homes, set up offi ces, as did our colleagues in so many other agencies and organizations. We began conducting business online, meeting virtually with our most dedicated supporters to raise the funds needed to care for our parents and grandparents. We discovered that what initially felt daunting would become possible. We began, as did many, with a COVID-19 Emergency Fund, which many of you embraced to support those in need. And what came next was our Jewish community colleagues embracing our Seacrest staff, those of us responsible for those in need. To our colleagues, I remain so grateful— you have helped in so many ways, and the bonds we share as communal professionals are stronger and more meaningful. And before we knew it, we were in July, a month that brought changes we could not have foreseen. Due to the pandemic, we cancelled our Golf Tournament, the 211 Club Patron Party, and even our annual Gala.

Everything became virtual. And some things were both virtual and surreal, The Seacrest Foundation team as Seacrest lost a dear colleague and friend in July. Melanie Hoff had worked at the Hebrew Homes and with Seacrest Foundation for decades. She was everyone’s “Mel,” and she knew almost all contributors and what was meaningful to them. After so many years, she was the Seacrest historian. We lost her too soon and during a pandemic when we could not be together to mourn. Thank you to those who attended our Virtual Memorial for Melanie. Nothing would make her prouder than to know how we carried on without her, and in such trying times. We promise to continue to make you proud, Mel. The Seacrest Foundation Board has been steadfast it its mission to Melanie Hoff 1948 – 2020 make sure that funds are available to meet the needs of Seacrest Village and Honoring and Remembering One of Our Seacrest Heroes Seacrest at Home. To the 48 women who joined the Foundation leadership team to create our recent Hearts of Gold Virtual Gala, words are truly not enough. This Gala was not just a Seacrest event; it became a community event, as we can all relate to the needs of caring for our friends, parents, and grandparents. Indeed, there was something special about this Gala for everyone. Our ability to raise funds was strengthened by the incredible generosity of our community, including two matching gifts from Sharon & David Wax and Joan & Irwin Jacobs. Having raised signifi cant funds to support the COVID-19 Emergency Fund while also providing a home for residents who may have nowhere else to turn for fi nancial support, we continue the Hearts of Gold campaign to reach our matching gift opportunity. We hope you will consider a gift to help protect the residents and staff, as Seacrest must continue with testing and other precautionary measures. This issue of Happenings marks the conclusion of Seacrest Foundation President Robert Haimsohn’s term. Bob has led the Foundation for many years, and we are beyond grateful for his leadership, vision, commitment, and generosity. We are also most grateful that he plans to remain involved as immediate past president. And San Diego will soon come together…and our people will no longer be apart. And we will do what we always do because this is who we are. We take care of those who came before us, and through our actions we teach the next generation to do the same. With tremendous gratitude,

PAGE 14 | Robert Haimsohn President, Board of Directors Seacrest Foundation

Seacrest Foundation This June will conclude my term as President of the Seacrest Foundation Board of Directors Board of Directors. What it will not conclude is our work together to build the Foundation so it can continue to support the critical financial needs of Robert Haimsohn President Seacrest Village and Seacrest at Home. Mary Epsten As we begin to emerge from this pandemic, we may have a renewed and Vice President deeper sense of gratitude. I am grateful for the staff and leadership of Devin Chodorow Seacrest Foundation for the ability to strategically plan for this year and to Treasurer make sure that the funds necessary to bring Seacrest Village and Seacrest at Dona Alpert, PhD Home through this pandemic were readily available. Like every other agency, Secretary we quickly redesigned what the year would look like, and with determination, Earl Altshuler and the support of our Jewish community, we were able to provide the Cindy Bloch personal protective equipment and many other critical items that were Suzanne Cohen Debby Cushman-Parrish needed. Many contributors called wanting to know how they could make a David Ellman difference. As a result, meals were provided daily for the Seacrest staff so that David Gilbert they would have less exposure at grocery stores, groceries were sent to staff Jeffrey Lipinsky when they were ill with COVID-19, equipment to keep residents and families Sheila Lipinsky Anne Nagorner connected was provided, and charitable care funds were made available so Wayne Otchis that those in need had a safe place to call home. The community support was Jane Ottenstein critical, and we will never forget it. Stanley Pappelbaum, MD Mitch Surowitz We recognize that we are not yet through this challenging time. Seacrest Robin P. Israel, MPA Foundation is steadfast in its commitment, along with the support of each of Chief Foundation Officer you, to continue to raise necessary funds for Seacrest Village and Seacrest at Arthur & Sophie Brody Home. If you had the opportunity to attend the virtual Hearts of Gold Gala, Philanthropy Chair you heard stories from staff and residents about what this year has been Shona Borevitz Solano, CFRE like. We have received countless calls from you, our community members, Director of Philanthropy expressing gratitude for providing for your loved ones. But the gratitude goes & Editor to you. Without the support of our community, Seacrest cannot provide the Anna Johnston critical and lifesaving care that is required. Foundation Events Manager & Editor We know that the hard work is ahead of us as more people are requiring Fredeline Engelbrecht financial support. As the residents of Seacrest have had during this surreal Foundation Associate time, all seniors in need should have the opportunity to call Seacrest “home.” & Editor seacrestfoundation.org

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Seacrest Foundation 760.632.0081 | [email protected] Calendar of Events 2021 Arthur & Sophie Brody Philanthropy Chair March 27 ...... First Passover Seder Seacrest Village Retirement Communities March 28 ...... First Day of Passover and Second Seder Leichtag Foundation Campus 760.632.0081 | [email protected] March 29 ...... Second Day of Passover The Melvin Garb Foundation Presidential Chair April 4 ...... Last Day of Passover Alan Wexler Finance Chair The Haimsohn Family Holiday Program April 8 ...... Yom HaShoa Irwin & Joan Jacobs Cultural Program April 14 ...... Yom HaZikaron Irwin & Joan Jacobs Transportation Program The Galinson Family Rehabilitative Therapy Program April 15 ...... Yom HaAtzmaut The Merrill & Robert Haimsohn May 16 ...... Erev Shavuot Alzheimer’s Program Lipinsky Family Foundation Nursing Program May 17 and 18 ...... Shavuot The A. Wexler, R. Simon & E. Addleson Family July 18 ...... Tish B’Av Assisted Living Program Arthur & Sophie Brody Main Entry Plaza Ellen & Ingram Chodorow Synagogue Seacrest Foundation Esther & Bud Fischer Aquatics and Fitness Center The mission of Seacrest Foundation is to obtain funding in Joseph & Dorothy Goldberg Healthcare Center support of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities and Lee & Frank Goldberg Residence Court Seacrest at Home whose activities are designed to advance The Katzin Residence senior care and enhance healthy living by providing housing Leichtag Family Assisted Living Residence and supportive services. Bernard & Dorris Lipinsky Administration Building The Ottenstein Vitality Center For photos and stories of activities and happenings, please The Simon Pavilion follow Seacrest Foundation, Seacrest Village, and Seacrest at Sam & Rose Stein Adult Day Services Center Home on Facebook and Instagram. Seacrest at Home 760.942.2695 | [email protected]