Fall 2015

Coming Together, in Loving Compassion

Nurturing Life’s Ageless Spirit In This Issue

Donors gather to celebrate and support the Catholic Eldercare Catholic Eldercare provides the care, housing and services mission...... P. 4 needed by older adults to continue living fully - with dignity - in an intentionally created community.

Dear Friends: Nurturing Life’s Ageless Spirit Ground was broken October 20 for the new transitional care and adult day addition, lauded as a great resource for seniors and families...... P. 7 In the fall issue of Connections, you’ll discover many ways we nurture the mind, body and spirit with your support; whether its offering care with a servant’s heart, easing isolation and loneliness, sharing creative musical performances with residents and the wider community gathered together, or President and CEO: Learn more about the importance of the adult day program for expanding our capability to meet growing care needs. Dan Johnson enhancing the lives of seniors still living at home...... P. 8 Director of Advancement: Our mission stands and moves on the legs of an ever-growing community. Kristine Smyth We cannot do this work alone, so we reach out to big-hearted friends like Information Specialist: Angela Ali you. You make a difference by joining with us to do the important work that Meet dedicated night supervisor Bariaala Kpuinen, RN, who makes life better for older adults. brought her compassion for seniors from Nigeria to Northeast. Fundraising Communications ...... P. 10 As you’ll see, our friends feel so deeply about what we do, they step up - Writer/Editor: whether it’s by attending our fall fundraising luncheon or offering an estate John Wingate; Wingate Communications Group Graphic Design: Steve Mears; Smears Concept and Design You make a real difference in the lives of seniors by supporting We’regift as gratefula final act that of generosityyou also recognize - to make that something life is precious, good happen and that every it’s day. Photography: Catholic Eldercare. Discover the many ways to support the John Wingate Catholic Eldercare mission...... P. 11 Stephanie Dunn meaning and purpose. especially important in the later years to feel valued and included, to find Catholic Eldercare Thank you for your friendship and support. 817 Main St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: 612.379.1370 Fax: 612.362.2486 Discover the extraordinary, soul-stirring musical performance Sincerely, program at St. Anthony of Padua Chapel - it’s for the entire www.catholiceldercare.org community, too!...... P. 17

Connections is a biannual publication of Catholic Eldercare, Inc., 817 Main St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. The purpose of this William J. O’Brien Dan Johnson publication is to provide useful information and resources to Chair, Board of Directors President and Chief the Catholic Eldercare community. For more information on the We welcome two new board members...... P. 18 publication or to request additional copies, suggest article ideas, or to be removed from the mailing list, contact Angela Ali at [email protected] or call 612.362.2430. Executive Officer If you no longer wish to receive Connections, you may call 612-362-2430 or email Angela Ali at [email protected]. Doing so will not affect your ability to receive services from Catholic Eldercare. You may notify us at any time should you wish to resume receiving Connections. P. S. If you have a FACEBOOK account, we encourage you to Mark Your Calendar! ‘Like’ Catholic Eldercare. Equal Opportunity Employer The 14th annual Celebrate Lifelong Living Luncheon fundraising event Nurturing Life’s Ageless Spirit So much happens between the spring and fall newsletters, FACEBOOK is a great way will be held September 22, 2016 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in to stay informed about the engaging activities and programs residents enjoy. Brooklyn Center.

2 3 Luncheon Friends Fund Programs Seniors Enjoy

Thank you Luncheon Sponsors! Thank You Andrea Satter shared with These sponsors generously funded the Table Hosts! guests the supportive 2015 luncheon event, enabling every donor and meaningful life her Ron Ackerman gift to go directly to support the Catholic Tom Beck** grandfather enjoys at Eldercare mission. Judy Besch Catholic Eldercare. Br. Bill Clarey Mary Cosgrove $10,000 + Exchange Club of East Minneapolis “We’re Grateful” Frana Companies Mary Fagerlee Judy Fehn The luncheon’s family testimonial speaker was Andrea Danell Garber $5,000 - $9,999 Mark Glodek** Satter, whose grandfather, Bill Riemerman lives at Will Gorrilla Lions Club of Northeast Minneapolis MainStreet Lodge. Bill escaped Hitler’s reign of terror Robin Haenze Katherine Haik in Austria, but not before he saw his father and other Al Hofstede, Jr. ** $1,000 - $4,999 Don Harding Kay Isaacs Bill enjoyed life in America with his family until he BDH and Young Interiors Jews take a final journey to their death at Buchenwald. Father Glen Jenson** started having health issues in his later years. After Corporate Health Systems, Inc. Barbara Johnson Dan Johnson** looking at 14 senior communities, the family says Exchange Club of East Minneapolis Patricia Kelly Catholic Eldercare rose to the top of the list. Hilltop Trailer Sales Kim King Kathy Littfin Infinity Direct Diane Lucas “At MainStreet Lodge, he has everything he needs and Jim Marino McKesson still fully enjoys his independence and dignity,” Andrea RJ Mlinar* Penny Moyers** Morgan Stanley (Pohlen Group) said. “The staff are warm and kind, and treat Grandpa Bill O’Brien** so well. They keep him safe, engaged and healthy. It’s Northeast Bank Sharon Olund The Celebrating Lifelong Living Luncheon, held September 17 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center, was enjoyed by Jenny Pantaleo been wonderful to see MainStreet Lodge become his generous guests who make a tremendous difference in the residents’ quality of life. Pope Architects Lisa Pattee* home. We’re grateful.” Jerry Pearo Preferred One Bill Pilacinski Premier Banks Gary Quam More than 500 friends attended the Catholic Eldercare CEO Dan Johnson told Board members Bill O’Brien, Suzanne Snyder, Father and Sandi Westberg 13th annual Celebrating Lifelong Living guests that the organization needs support Glen Jenson, and Al Hofstede Jr. also participated in Kathy Ratican $500 - $999 Janet Rayman Luncheon, donating $100,000 in annual from the community to respond to human the luncheon event as speakers. Jeff Schrempp** fund gifts to support the meaningful and needs and make life as good as it can be CFS Interiors & Flooring Robert and (Glodek-Battis-Marden) Donna Schwartz engaging programs at the heart of the for seniors. “Friends, we’re nurturing To view the uplifting new video, which premiered at the Chuck Selcer residents’ daily life. Gifts fund the programs life’s ageless spirit. That’s our calling, luncheon, please visit catholiceldercare.org. Tom Glodek Susan Sheehan (Kapala-Glodek Funeral Homes Sue Sjoselius that nurture, engage and inspire: pastoral making this happen for seniors of all faiths NE Minneapolis/New Hope) Suzanne Snyder** care, therapeutic recreation, pet therapy, requires all of us. Thank you for stepping Jack Spillane McNallan Office Systems and the volunteer program. up, supporting our mission, and making Mike Thielen Nancy Utoft National Purity, LLC something great happen every day.” Marge Vajda If you were unable to attend the luncheon, Omnicare Pharmacy Services Margaret Wallace Beth Waterman** Shechter Dokken Kanter Jerry Weller donor envelope included in this newsletter. Certified Public Accountants Patrick Zeman it’s not too late to donate. You will find a Dan Johnson, CEO Sysco *Host of two tables ** Board Members

4 5 Benefactor Donates Rectory Demolition, Groundbreaking Make Way for Historic Charitable Gift TCU/Adult Day Expansion Project

The ceremonial groundbreaking was held October 20 for Currently, there is no transitional care unit in Northeast A Twin Cities woman, who died in 2011, bequeathed more than $420,000 to Catholic the 40,000 square foot addition to Catholic Eldercare on for seniors who need a bridge from hospital to home Eldercare, the largest charitable gift in the organization’s 33 year existence. Main. The new wing will include a 24-bed Transitional after surgery or an illness. “The TCU will help reduce Care Unit (TCU) and rehabilitation therapies department, costly rehospitalizations by ensuring patients are healed The donor was a friend of founder Sister Ruth Roland who died in 2013. The and a remodel of the adult day department. Construction and strong enough to return to their previous lifestyle,” benefactor considered Catholic Eldercare one of the “best places to do God’s work,” is expected to be completed by next fall. said CEO Dan Johnson. “The adult day expansion will according to the estate’s trustee. The donor was described as frugal and always help seniors still living at home but needing care and cautious with her resources. “She and her husband were intelligent investors and To make way for the construction, the St. Anthony of Padua socialization during the week,” Johnson added. “Catholic quiet philanthropists who used their own money and did not seek attention for Rectory, built in the 1920s, was demolished July 28. Eldercare by Day helps them to maintain the lifestyle most their generosity.” preferred, living as independently as possible and at home “A Great Resource” for as long as possible.” interest in helping women to make good choices in life. At the October groundbreaking, community leaders Other guests for the groundbreaking ceremony included The gift is to be used to benefit the care of women, a reflection of the donor’s lifelong The late benefactor, who wished applauded the project as a much-needed resource for older Catholic Eldercare board members, co-founder Al to remain anonymous, was a adults in Northeast, downtown, and surrounding suburbs. Hofstede Sr., Father Glen Jenson, and Sister Mary Helen Kristine Smyth. “This benefactor, who enjoys life eternal, will continue to make a long-time friend of Catholic Gevelinger, OP, the Prioress of the Congregation, Sinsinawa Eldercare’s co-founder Sister Minneapolis City Council member Jacob Frey called lasting“We are difference so grateful for for the this women final act residents of generosity,” who live said at Catholic Director Eldercare.” of Advancement Dominicans, who spoke warmly of the late co-founder Ruth Roland, shown here. Catholic Eldercare “A great, important facility for seniors Sister Ruth Roland and her inspired vision and leadership. and families. We’re proud of this project. Northeast needs it,” Frey said.

Catholic Eldercare is one of the Honored guests and city “best places to do God’s work.” officials attended the October 20 groundbreaking and dedication ceremony.

It took mere hours for the St. Anthony of Padua Rectory - built in the 1920s - to be razed.

6 7 Heart of the Matter

Eldercare by Day Enhances Seniors’ Well-Being, Connections: How does Catholic Eldercare by Day Offers a Respite for Caregivers benefitJoyce: family Uninterrupted members? sleep is non-existent for most Many older adults still living at home need assistance. The Catholic Eldercare by Day program caregivers. They grow exhausted from providing constant is designed for seniors who can no longer manage independently during the week. They need care, so Catholic Eldercare by Day often begins as several mental stimulation and socialization to ease isolation and loneliness. By Day enables them to hours of respite time for them. They have time to rest, get out of the house and enjoy time with friends. The program also promotes well-being for run errands and recharge. One woman told me that after family members, too, in the form of a respite from caregiving duties. Loved ones can enjoy a dropping off her husband with us, she went home and slept much-needed break to attend to personal needs or rest and relax, while being assured their all day. She was just worn out. So, adult day enables the loved one is safe and well cared for. caregiver to regain some control of their life while knowing their loved one is being well-cared for and enjoying the time Joyce McIntosh is the director of Catholic Eldercare by Day. She sat down for a away. It’s a win-win. conversation about the benefits of the adult day program.

Connections: clients enjoy during the weekday program? Connections: Many seniors living independently at home What kinds of activities and benefits do or with family are struggling. How does Catholic Eldercare by Day Joyce: First, there are lots of fun things to enjoy. They help them? enjoy nutritious meals and fellowship with friends. We Joyce: The program is part of the larger strategy to help people talk about current events, play games, and do exercises age in place at home. It’s more cost-effective and offers a higher that enhance balance and movement. We enjoy frequent quality of life. People prefer to live in their own home for as long outings to parks, museums, art activities, and we go to a as possible; they and their caregivers know what they need and we during the week, we’re extra eyes and ears, watching for any want to honor that. lake for boating and fishing. Also, when the client is with us confusion or personality changes that may indicate a health Connections: Describe your typical client? concern. Sometimes, an infection, vision or hearing loss can contribute to confusion which may be mistaken for dementia. Connections: And, the program is much more

Joyce: Often, Catholic Eldercare by Day Our nurse sees the clients daily; they have their vitals taken affordable than having a home health aide come to the senior care continuum. It may be someone who cannot manage and can receive therapies or bathe in a safe environment. is the first step on the house, right? alone when family is away. The senior may have mild cognitive We have a wonderful partnership with HealthPartners so a impairment, they may not be taking their medications or eating physician specialist and Nurse Practitioner can come to see Joyce: well. When a family calls, we help them evaluate their situation clients on short notice, and have blood work and x-rays done expense of having a home health aide come to the house for Definitely. Adult day costs less than half the as well as look at home safety issues to prevent falls. So we’re right here at Catholic Eldercare. eight hours. Our program gets the senior out of the house and engaged in many fun and educational activities with there’s need for support bars in the bathroom. After they’re expert oversight and care, versus having an aide coming into evaluating rugs and floors, the types of shoes being worn, whether attending adult day for awhile, family members often report their the home to provide basic home care. Catholic Eldercare by offers a richer, fuller experience and clients are excited loved one’s memory is better and that he or she is more engaged Day to come every morning. Our skilled and experienced staff and content.

the program. ensures clients obtain the greatest possible benefit from 8 9 From Nigeria to Northeast, With a Servant’s Heart Generous Giving

Your Annual Fund Gifts:

Nursing home evening Families notice her compassion and commitment. “Bariaala • support a Pastoral Care Program and St. Anthony of Padua Chapel which supervisor Bariaala would always come into my mother-in-law’s room singing helps enrich the lives of seniors through worship, music, and fellowship; fund the engaging programs and activities Kpuinen loves her and smiling. She just loved her,” says a family member. residentsThank you! enjoy. Your This financial generosity support helps helps offset • ensure a strong Volunteer Program that brings neighbors and work, a passion borne the funding gap between the true costs of residents together in friendship and engaging activities; of the Christian values Bariaala says she’s passionate about helping people with care and the amount reimbursed by the she learned as a child health issues so they can live well. Another passion is her • help fund the Adult Day Program which eases isolation and keeps government. in Nigeria. Her father Christian faith. “I’ve come so far and it wasn’t easy, but God seniors involved, active, and independent; was a baptist pastor at helped me to persevere and not give up.” It’s a lesson she a Mission House, her shares with her co-workers. “My father always believed in • support staff improvement and mentoring programs which enhance the importance of an education, telling us to try to be at the the relationship with the residents; September 30, 2015, individuals, businesses, grandmother served as During the fiscal year of October 1, 2014 to a village mid-wife, so and foundations donated approximately Bariaala often helped achieve their goals.” $677,400 in gifts, pledges, and deferred gifts. top of our field. I tell my staff that they can do more, too, to resources while they are living at Catholic Eldercare. Bariaala Kpuinen, RN minister to the sick and • and support the Subsidy Fund for seniors who outlive their financial needy. “I was born into When asked how she likes working at Catholic Eldercare, Capital Fund: Supports ongoing programs and future capital needs. caring for those in need. We don’t have nursing homes in her face brightens. “Catholic Eldercare is a wonderful place Africa, so the family cares for their elderly. My sisters and I, to work. They walk with you, they support you. Thanks to for example, would take turns living with my grandmother their help, I’ve been able to get an education to empower for a few weeks at a time because she needed help,” Bariaala myself to help others.” explains. When she had a break from her doctoral studies over the Honor a Loved One With a Tribute Gift Bariaala’s dream was to become a doctor, but she soon summer, Bariaala took the opportunity to become a licensed insurance broker, to help immigrant families. “I tell them obtained degrees in forestry and renewable energy and they need to plan for a rainy day so they don’t always have A Tribute gift is a great way to honor someone important to management.found that goal In financially time, political out ofunrest reach. caused Instead, her she family to live on the edge.” you and support the Catholic Eldercare mission. husband migrated to Germany where he pursued studies On a crisp, fall evening, Bariaala walks across the parking A Tribute gift can: into pharmacology.flee Nigeria as refugees.In 2001, theyNow immigrated married, Bariaala to the Unitedand her lot after her shift has ended. Shortly, she’s back to the home States and began the daunting work of building a new she shares with her husband, parents, a brother and his wife • honor a parent or grandparent on Mother’s Day, life here. Bariaala labored at a window factory, then her and baby. “Three generations under one roof,” she exclaims Father’s Day or other holidays; healthcare passion began to blossom. She pursued nursing with a smile. “I never imagined I could come this far, but God knows we can do so much more than we can ever imagine.” • commemorate a special occasion such as a birthday, Bachelors degree in Nursing. She joined Catholic Eldercare wedding, anniversary, graduation, recital or other intraining, 2003. first obtaining licensing as an LPN and later a memorable moments;

Now, the days are especially long as she pursues a DNP • recognize the military service of a veteran; (Doctorate in Nursing Practice) and faithfully cares for frail older adults with a servants heart. “We have the most “We have the most important job in • and, honor a beloved staff member or volunteer. important job in the world,” she says, “I bond with these the world. I bond with these residents, residents and learn so much from them, life lessons and For more information, visit www.catholiceldercare.org such. It’s now my time to help them. I feel privileged.” and it’s a privilege to care for them.” and click on DONATE

10 11 Maria and Lee O’Daniel Anne Smith John and Lori Wentzell Irene Anderson Cynthia J. Spiczka Catholic Eldercare acknowledges the generous individuals, corporations, Margaret O’Leary Br. Robert Smith Sandi Westberg foundations and associations for their charitable giving. These gifts were Michael and Shawn Oliver Jean Smoley Dr. and Mrs. James P. White Louise Anderson Generous Friends! James and Janet Gamble provided from April 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015. Every effort is made Carolyn Olson Kristine Smyth Jennifer White Ted Anderson Sharon Olund Michael and Marilyn Smyth Cindy and Michael Wiese Cynthia J. Spiczka Development at (612) 362-2430. to ensure accuracy. If you see an error or omission, please contact the Office of Omnicare Dawn Snow Yvonne Williams Vera Babchak Order of Malta, American Association Suzanne J. Snyder Mark and Sandy Windyk Karen Babchak Annual Fund Thomas Clower Louis Haik Paul and Kelly Koziol Maureen and Gerald Pearo Jack Spillane, Jr. John and Lynae Wingate Caroline Birk Commercial Flooring, LLC William and Janet Hansen Virginia R. Koziol Betty Ackerman Clarence J. Birk Mary M. Pearo John Spillane Debbie and Paul Woodward Ron and Karla Ackerman Veronica H. Commers Mary P. Hanson, Barbara J. Kozmik Mickie Bodine Social Service Consultant Dick Pearo Sean and Debra Spillane Robert Wrubel Chase Ambrosia Ms. Barbara Conroy Mike Kraft Constance R. Kollmann Gladys Harrer James Peters and Betsey Woods Lynne St. John Xcel Energy Foundation Match Program Renee Ambrosia Kari Cooper Sally V. Krusell Elsie Boedigheimer Ruth Peterson Kathleen Standing Kathy L. Young Brian and Lea Anderson Corporate Health Systems Joanne Hart Larry and Carolyn Kuechle Michele Mary Boedigheimer Larry and Cheryl Pietrzak Greg and Bonnie Stasik Judy Zaitz Gwendolyn Anderson Bud Dauphin and Marcia Schaaf Keith and Anita Hayek Richard and Lorraine Kuklock Gabe Boedigheimer William and Margaret Pilacinski Donna Stelmaszewski Regina I. Zandlo Michele Mary Boedigheimer Thomas R. Anderson Lori DeNert Jean Heath Kathleen Lamb and Mary Jo Rolek Patricia B. Hillmeyer Jeffrey and Emily Piper Cary and Mary Stone David and Lee Zwickey Bernadette Borman Jenna Dewitz Joseph Lampe and Ernee McArthur John Borman PiperJaffray Joseph D. and Pamela Trongard Strauss Andrea and Larry McGough Donor Margaret Dewitz Hilltop Trailer Sales, Inc. Audrey Larsen Peter and Linda Borman Advised Fund of Daniel and Chris Pommerenke David Streier In Honor of… Annual Fund Robert Borman Lisa Dutton Howard and Mary Ann Hinnerichs Barbara Larson Anonymous (20) Pope Architects Marty and Carol Strong Judy and Richard Fehn Walt and Pat Dziedzic Albert and Kimberly Hofstede Jr. Darryl and Joan Lee James A. Abicht Ron Abicht Bruce Bahneman Diane and Tony Hofstede PreferredOne Scott and Sandy Summerfield Teresa Bruneau Marion Egeland Lions Club of Northeast Minneapolis Carol Bruneau-Malson Alicia Baird Marsha K. Holey Premier Banks David and Monica Svobodny Br. Kevin Brutcher Robert and Phyllis Eibensteiner Diane Lucas Mark Dougherty Jane Baird Margaret Buch Debra Holmgren Silas and Patricia Prok Lisa Sweeney Mark and Janice Berg Avalon Eiden Tom Magnuson and Robbin Rouillard Catholic Eldercare Employees Ken Baltes, Ph.D. and Dorothy Elion Joyce Pyka SYSCO Food Services of Minnesota Ellen Ess Marion Houle Mary Ann Malachowski Deborah and Brian Brattlof Margaret Buch Joann Bangs Gary Quam Dena R. Tarnowski Estate Diane Lucas Mark Ethen Beth Howard Sean and Michelle Mangan Br. Michael Collins Anna Belle Barnes Mary Rainville The Benevity Community Impact Fund David and Rita Thorson Helen Casey John Hullsiek Robert and Diane Marget Mohammed and Jenna Fadlalla William R. and Eleanore V. Pederson Rev. John M. Bauer Mike and Susan Hyska Michael and Darcel Rainville Michael and Deb Thielen Ione Dumas Tom Fagerlee James Marino and Robbie Keller Phyllis R. Hupp BDH and Young Space Design Belva D. Rasmussen Jane Thieman Patricia Ann Cavaleri Mark Farmer Infinity Direct Inc. Louis and Marie Marino Joseph Cavaleri Gary Morins Fourth of July Birthday Thomas and Margaret Beck Joe Isaacs Ben and Eva Rasmussen Thomson Reuters Warren Ferber Gina and Mike Marushin Nancy Morin Elaine Christensen Linda L. Bennett Kari Isaacs Janet Rayman Jim Tift M. Patricia Probst FIL Minnesota Seniors Ryan and Teresa McAlpine MSL and RV Staff Thomas and Margit Berg Kevin Reich John E. Toohey John Fischer Kay Isaacs Susan and Dale McCauley Lores Vlaminck John Commers Joe and Sheila Biernat Mary Rempfer Terry and Susan Trelstad Bruce and Carrie Adams Chris and Beth Fitzmorris Janice Gardner Foundation Elizabeth McDonnell Leonard Peterson Catherine Bishop Phillip Jares and Mark Hager J. Peter and Mary Ritten Truist Sandra Lindberg Kenny Corsaw Elaine Fleigle Susan and Tom McGuire Terry and Eugene Fink Mark Blegen Shane and Rene Roth Robert and Jeanne Tupa Shirley Peterson Frana Companies Tony and Betsy Jaros, Jr. McKesson Medical-Surgical Paul Blom Sandra Lindberg Richard Curtis Rev. Glen Jenson Minnesota Supply Mary Russell Linnea K. Tweed Barbara K. Curtis Fridley Lions Club St. Anthony of Paudua Class of 1968 Kevin Boehmer Mary Catherine Ryan Twin Cities Care Kathleen Gagnon John F. and Clara Dolan Foundation Louise McLaughlin Michele Mary Boedigheimer Eva Denniston David and Carol Bordwell Dr. John and Dolores Salchert Jennifer Twomey June Kroening Beth Gamache Daniel and Dianne Johnson McNallan Office Systems, Inc. Rev. John F. Brandes Joseph and Andrea Satter United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Danell Garber and Ron Redding Duane G. and Barbara A. Johnson Mark Meister In Memory of…Annual Fund Donald Erickson Karen Erickson Steven Brandt and Lynda McDonnell George and Annalise Sayer Nancy and Joe Utoft James A. Abicht Gregory Gardner Susan Johnson Mike and Linda Fiterman Family Ron Abicht John and Jill Brecount Mary Johnston Foundation Lois Schardin Marge Vajda Joan Erickson Wayne and Gail German Karen Erickson Dave Affeldt Andrea Brennan Jerome and Rose Jungquist Helen Mitchell Schechter Dokken Katner Lawrence Valley Doug and Jane Gillen Jacquelyn M. Jones Laura Erickson Mary and Frank Broderick Ray Mlinar Karen and George Kaczor Roger and Irma Scherer David and Carolyn Valo Karen and Richard Carney Gilligan Foundation Francis Affeldt Marilyn E. Brown Morgan Stanley (The Pohlen Group) Barbara Schramm Bradley and Lynn Vanasse Mark and Sherri Glodek Kapala-Glodk Funeral Home Jacquelyn M. Jones Wayne Fabrello Doris Buhl Nancy Morin Jeffery Schrempp James and Sandy Varpness Dan and Carol Forby Thomas and Sandra Glodek Dianne Kaselnak David Anderson James and Pat Bumgarner John and Patricia Kestner Penelope Moyers Kathryn Schwartz Jennifer Vendel Jill Borchardt Shirley Flies John Reed and Sara Goodnough Catholic Eldercare Gerald and Elizabeth Garski Lou Burdick Doris Mruz-Partyka Robert and Donna Schwartz Marjorie Walczak John and Adele Gorrilla Ryan, Jen, Dwight and Oliver Kewatt Robin Lang Dorothy Fortune Lucille Calguire Audrey Murzyn Connie Schwinghammer Margaret Wallace Jay and Jo Ann Nelson William and Ieva Gorrilla J. Elaine Kienitz Beverly A. Talbot Janet M. Carlson Kim and Warren King James Murzyn Charles and Yvonne Selcer Sandy Waryan Dan Olson Jeri Gort Rebecca Surmont Ellen Gallick Roger and Joan Carr National Purity, LLC Thomas and Karen Senko Beth A. Waterman Daniel and Shirley Gourde Matt and Alyssa Kirby Rose Wahlberg James Moudry and Carole Kastigar Catholic Eldercare Jim and Cheryle Nesser Kathleen Shearon Thomas and Linda Weaver Katherine Wetoska Greater Twin Cities United Way Helen Klaers Bentrud Mary Gazda William and Michele Caulfield Northeast Bank Pauline Siepka Mary Weise Emma Anderson Kenneth Gazda Jean and Bert Greener Kenneth and Candace Klym Diane Bangerter Joseph Cavaleri Kopp Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. P. Nowak Pat Siwek Murzyn Howard and Marlene Weller Richard Gazda Joshua Guggenheimer Melvin and Margaret Bisson Kenneth Gazda Charity, Inc. Maureen O’Brien Sue Sjoselius Jerry and Cathy Weller Robin and Jim Haenze Lynda and James Koren Lori Gebhardt Christian Brothers of the Midwest Bill and Sharon O’Brien Gary Pechota Elizabeth Genoske Jadwiga M. Koson and Jon Wegrzyn Sandra Skach Wells Fargo Community Support Judy and William Habedank Mark Hager Steven and Betty Richter John and Kathy Cleveland Liz O’Daniel Bob and Andrea Sledz Campaign Bill Sery Muriel Haglind James and Debra Koziol Christopher and Laurie Tolle

12 13 Mary Gillespie Peter and Theresa DiCarlo Loretta Lenton Julia Enzlinger Jensen Procai Family Bertha Walters Dante and Maria Gabriel Ramona Neeb David and Catherine Dooley Richard and Margaret Dudek Catholic Eldercare Volunteer Dept. Keith and Elizabeth Ford Mary Ann Luniewski Renner and Martha Anderson Laurie Garcia Lillian Nelson Jean Dunn Marilyn J. Heltzer Anonymous Loretta Gliniany Delores Juris Knutson John Rau Phillip Jares and Mark Hager John and Nancy Grace Michael and Coleen Gillen Margaret O’Leary Tom Gliniany Alma Field Dan and Carol Forby Joanne Rau Eileen Gagnon Ronald Johnson Lyle and Cheryl Hanzal Mary Ann Gillespie Lee Pachl Dick Glodek Burton and Doris Grimes Mary Kolner J. Wayne and Susan Mandery Esther Roberts Jay and Mary Johnson David and Katherine Gooley Dennis and Kathleen Peterson Dorothy Glodek and Family Stacey Grimes Joseph Cavaleri Walter and Kathleen Marac Charles and Diane Roberts Charles Kelly and Carol Gallagher Richard Gorham Frances R. Handzel Br. DePaul Kondrak Joan M. Mathieu Hartley Roberts William and Carol Kociscak Jerome and Diane Gooley Joanne Rabatin Joan G. Gorham Karen Hayes Lucille Kondrak and Jeffrey D. Helstrom Charles and Diane Roberts Ralph and Patricia Norusis Margaret Gorrilla James and Carolyn Rains Greg and Judy Henry S. Mead Dennis and Carol Olson Lloyd Graczyk Patricia B. Hillmeyer Constance Koteles Anita L Monette Sister Ruth Roland Dick and Kathy Walters John Gratzek Kathleen M. Ratican Gary and Mary Dowdle Joe Koteles Sigrid Nelson Joanne Homan Barb Sitzman Guadalupe and Wayne Gysland Cynthia Richter Lois Ann Anderson George Paul Webinger Gloria Joa Virginia Koziol Mary Patnuade Lawrence H. Smith D. and S. Dowdle Margaret Adamek Webinger Olive Hachlowski Donald Richter and MaryAnn L. Peffer Rich and Jennifer Joa Catholic Eldercare Volunteer Dept. Robert and Penny Peters Mary Forby Lloyd Grachek Keir and Julie Johnson Curtis and Evelyn Ramin Joseph Weinmeyer The Hannah Family Carol Rutkiewicz M. J. Jacobs Jean Krause Helen Smolka Susan Johnson Joanne Rau Lorraine and Joseph Weinmeyer Daniel P. Kleinfehn Tim and Cheryl Krause William and Margaret Pilacinski Theresa Hansen David F. Ryan Sandra Johnston Frances Rooney and Kathleen Collopy Randal J. Wilcox Bill and Kathy Hanson Barbara Salem Roland Jolvsay and Teresa Perry Margaret Laurent David and Patricia Suek St. Anthony Class of ‘41 David and Julie Kellner Candace Petersen John Karos Joseph Cavaleri Judith Vermeland-Wendt Kay Sverkerson Delores and J. Michael Hauer Marie M. Sawochka Roger and Irma Scherer Bertha Williams Betty Keefe Florence Lesniak Beverly Warren Douglas and Margaret Spurgeon Cecelia St. Anthony Susan and Tom McGuire Kathleen Healy Rose Mary Schaefer-Kelm Brian and Deanna Keefe Madonna Bonk and Maryrose Frericks Catholic Eldercare Judy Boylan Nadeane Gruenwald Michael and Susan Keefe Michael and Mary Bonk Ann E. Calvert Frances Wlazlo Helen Higgins Lois Schardin John Abrahamson Clara Steffens William and Margaret Pilacinski Mike and Emily Keefe Joseph Cavaleri Michelle Mueller and Bill Smith Richard and Helen Steffens Mary Higgins Macdonnell Gail Schleicher Mark and Jeanne Adam Carol LaBelle Jan and Tom Chlebeck Vera Moriarty Ted Wlazlo Clifford and Betty Jacobson Barbara Schramm Daniel and Sandra Bell Dan LaBelle Anne Stopera Gen Letness James Murzyn William and Margaret Pilacinski M. Arlene Bernardy Brian and Lea Anderson Sylvia A. Jensen Richard D. Shupien Margaret Lahti Tom Letness Helen Trepanier Mark and Nancy Blunt Paul Lane Nancy Duncan Lynne Johnston Kristine Smyth Justus and Beverly Burggraff Margaret Lipa Dora Letourneau Thomas Mueller Cecilia Humecke Catholic Eldercare Chapel Patrick Jones Marlys Sporny Gary Caple and Ronald Lotz Phyllis McCoy Paula and Paul Alexander Mike and Rosemary Husby Barbara and Bob Bendel James Murzyn David Adrian Christine Nottoli-Caple Marie and Louis Marino Sharon Lindeman Ena Joseph and Paul Wood Kim and Bruce Steppe Joseph Cavaleri Mark and Bonita Rekucki Anonymous Linda Carthew Rita McGlynn Frank and Jacqueline Padula Eugene and Marie Joseph Robert and Jeanne Tupa Columbia County Jail Association Donna McLean Bradley and Cheryl Earley John and Diane Rekuski Tim and Lorelei Bedor Kenneth and Barbara Cook James and Kathleen Michaelson George Loahr Mary Ann Gillespie Thomas and Barbara Sikora Kate Justeson Louise Vossberg Joseph Cavaleri Emilia Bernat A. T. Crothers Barbara Moore Brian Gorecki and Cristina Almeida Joshua Stender Laverne Kallunki James and Bonnie Warhol Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels Jack and Lucinda Crothers Daniel and Lorrie Nalezny Charles and Mary Hirn Kent and Barbara Stennes Michael and Monica Bianchi Gregory Holewa Susan Tellen Ashlea Karkula Sandi Westberg Marta Crothers Lorraine Narog Luniewski Family Joe and Sheila Biernat Steve and Mona Freeberg Lorraine Niziol Mary Ann Luniewski Jodi Jangula Chris Wolf Kathy Karkula Robert and Mary Ellen White James Marino and Robbie Keller Robert Blaine Grainwood Elementary James and Janice Nunn Ann Svec James Kellen Teresa and Robert White Bernadine Marx Joan M. Mathieu Kathleen Hanson David and Linda Pardo Richard and Helen Steffens Sheryl Brown Marie Bliss Earl and Jean Jackelen and Jeffrey D. Helstrom Jane Kibler Frances L. Williams Frank and Dee Peterson Darla Pulles John Borman Jerry and Jody Johnson Andrea Pfeiffer Ralph Mathison Francis and Ginny McGoldrick Joyce A. Knutson Dennis C. Wrzos Lynne Johnston Marilyn and Larry Presseller Thomas and Judith Mathison Rochelle Meehan Delores Sydloski Bernadette Botoshe Richard and Helen Steffens Edward and Janice Kodet Donald and Lydia Zappa David and Bridget Lukenbach Joanne Rabatin Joyce McIntosh Matthew and Debra Mueller Mary Brady John and Marian Luznicky Helen Rapaport Doug and Joyce McIntosh Michelle Mueller and Bill Smith Joseph Tabaka Karen M. Kohl Antoinette M. Zwolski James and Cheryl Brandes Patricia Munsterman Dan and Barb Ridout James Monteiro Mike Mueller Joseph and Catie Mack Loretta LaHay Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels Darrell and Vicki Musech Mary Risk Ms. Marcia Huffman James Murzyn Fr. John F. Brandes Dennis and Kathleen Peterson Mary Tabaka Dave and Janis Langsdale Raymond and Jeanine Nelson Marcia Schug Joseph and Catie Mack Steve Brandes James Peterson and Bridget John Charles McJilton Joanne Rabatin Ann Higgins and Randall Last Patricia Sheehan Jan Alexander Gregory and Amy Poehling Christopher and Robin Rodgers Helen Toohey Deborah and Brian Brattlof Greg and Bonnie Stasik Jay and Barbara Ankeny Florence Laughter Joel and Ann Sandberg Stephanie Schmidt John E. Toohey Eugene and Donna Szymanski Stephen and Sandra Burwell Helen Brya Alma Schneider Cynthia Theis William and Joan Schultz Anita Lindgren Patricia Casello-Maddox Victoria Walczak James and Pat Bumgarner Mark and Jody Schoeneck Joseph T. Siwek George W. Loahr Troy and Kim Upah Emily Kuennen Bonnie Aanestad Ronald and Cynthia Sundboom L. and V. Ttee M. A. Burke Delores Verrano Justin and Margaret Loucks Brian and Lea Anderson Mark Loahr Jane Thames John and Karen Weborg Peter and Carol Vollum Irene McGuire Brad and MaryJo Christianson Peter Cafferty Helga Whittemore Don and Mary Loizeaux Jane and Patrick Wisniewski Mr. Michael McNamara George Namie Carol Gruidl Donald and Dorothy Wiecher Joseph Cavaleri Paul Wrobel Mike Slind Ron and Shirley Och Arlaine and Donald Higgins Zenaida Luciano Jessica Wiley Rachel Chin Fu Chen John McDonnell and Ron McDonnell Richard and Mary Slind Marion Houle Daniel and Patricia Willette Julia Namie Maria Victoria Magsalin Elizabeth McDonnell Bob and Patti Spinner Dianne Kaselnak Anne Cisek Ron and Shirley Och Jim Malisheks Bernadette Heider Joey and Claudia Stepnick DuWayne and Sandra Kullelmeyer Ceil Jakacki Rosemarie Clark Philip and June Riley Kathy Williams Violet Nealis Karen Meile Louis and Marie Marino Janice M. Godlewski Wayne Nealis Gladys Peterson J. and K. Clemens Helen Higgins John and Sue Rau Helen McKay Lacey Prescott Mary Martichuski Hays Companies Jimmys Bar and Lounge William O’Brien Carolyn DeLisle Leonard Janski Maureen O’Brien Bonnie Quimby Jerome and Pauline McAllister Elizabeth McDonnell Gary and Mary Dowdle Michael A. Janski Lorraine Mcsween David and Phyllis Robinson Geraldine C. McCollow Mary Humnick Richard and Helen Steffens Arthur Pederson Don and Jan Selger Marien Jasinski Rosemary and Dennis Drevniak Ron and Karla Ackerman William R. and Eleanore V. Pederson Terri Selger Elizabeth McDonnell Kathryn Mullally Karen Erickson Anonymous Stanley Mirocha David and Jan Walczak Dan and Carol Forby Bernice J. Pederson Lyle and Rose McMurchie Gaylord and Joyce Bailey Russel Johnson William R. and Eleanore V. Pederson Joe Walczak Mark Farmer Jim and Marybeth Molinaro Jean Bollig Richard and Michelle Cummings James Moore Marjorie Walczak Hazelle Peluf Robert and Marcia Fjerstad Mary Bot Leo and Janis Dehler Nathaniel and Janice Borgen Richard and Donna Walczak Barb Sitzman Mary Lou Harald Steve and Trish Flannigan Joanne Braun Florence M. Hyser Carol Brager Kirk and Sharon Whetston Albert and Maxine Narog Jerry and Randi Bydlon Russell L. Johnson Stella Brown Genevieve Polakowski Jane and Patrick Wisniewski Dan and Carol Forby Roseanne Dargis Dave and Janis Langsdale Judy Cedar James Polakowski

14 15 Leave A Legacy - St. Anthony of Padua Chapel’s Music Program Give an Estate Gift Grows in Popularity

Northeast residents enjoy world-class musical performers at St. Anthony of Padua Chapel, thanks to the efforts of Music and Your estate gift, through the Sister Ruth Roland Planned Giving Society, supports the spiritually- Liturgy Coordinator Jaclyn Schwartz. The summer Tuesical Summer enriching pastoral care and other programs that bring meaning to life for residents. Your Concert Series featured vocalists, musicians, dancers and actors. The performers have been seen in venues such as the Guthrie Theater, Quality Care, Ful�illing Lives, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, the Ordway, and Carnegie Hall. generosity ensures Catholic Eldercare residents enjoy dignified lives in a safe, loving home. Faithful Home

“It’s wonderful to share the musical arts with the community,” says of generosity. An estate gift, in the form of a will bequest, living trust or gift annuity, is a wonderful final act Jaclyn, “and we have such talented performers who volunteer their time to share their creative gifts with us. It just amazes me.” Ken Baltes and Dorothy Elion Doug J. Kohlan Elizabeth A. Rouleau Alvina Bartylla† Shirley Korblick Estate† Margaretha F. Santha† The residents and performers love the concert series. Pianist Roderick Mary Virginia Betlach Margaret T. Manley Estate† Mary J. Schubert Phipps-Kettlewell says after his performance, he was deeply moved Elizabeth Bonnes Estate† Antonio Martinez Estate† Margaret J. Schweizer Estate† Jaclyn Schwartz, Music and Lidwina Buchwald Estate† John C. Matlon Estate† Stuart S. Seim Liturgy Coordinator at this chair when I listen to your music.” Donald G. Campagne Estate† Susan McGuire Luella L. Simon St. Anthony of Padua Chapel. Marion Critelli Estate† Thomas McGuire Dolores E. Sisson Estate† when a resident in a wheelchair told him, “I feel like I’m floating out of Lucille Damm Estate† Barbara Mead† Kristine Smyth Jaclyn expects to have twice monthly performances throughout the Bernice C. Decowski Estate† Agnes Mohr Estate† Jack Spillane, Jr. year. Upcoming concert information will be posted on the Catholic Regina A Dinhoff Estate† Margaret F. Mulcare Estate† Florence W. St. Claire Estate† Eldercare and St. Anthony of Padua Chapel Facebook pages. Mae LaVonne Ecklund Estate† Joan E. Murray Joseph and Pamela Strauss Ada B. Eller Estate† Karlis Neimanis Estate† Charles E. Sullivan and Sandra Dorothy Marie Flynn Estate† James and Cheryle Nesser West After Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell St. Anthony of Padua Chapel at Catholic Eldercare has received a new Thomas E. Gainor Bernard J. Newinski Dena Tarnowski Estate† grand Kawaii piano from Beth and Darin Pilacinski. It is a charitable Loretta R. Gliniany† Bruce Nolan Eugenia R. Taylor performed, he was approached by a gift in honor of Darin’s grandparents Ted and Frances Wlazlo, both were Thomas F. Glodek Mr. and Mrs. Richard Palen Mr. and Mrs. John D. Whalen resident in a wheelchair who told him, residents at Catholic Eldercare. Thank you! Geraldine Grajeda Estate† Anthony J. Pantano Estate† Alan Winters Estate† “I feel like I’m floating out of this chair Angeline F. Guminga Estate† Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clinton Stanley Wruck Estate† Mable Halloran Estate† Peabody when I listen to your music.” The old piano was donated to the Keys 4/4 Kids, a nonprofit that inspires Barbara Hedges Estate† Adam and Virginia Piecek † Deceased young people through music and mentorship. Rev. John M. Hofstede Estate† Mary D. Hungate† Leo E. Rainville Estate† James E. Indrehus Wallace Rainville Estate†

Please notify us if you have included Catholic Eldercare in your will. We’d appreciate the opportunity to thank you for your generosity.

The official legal bequest language for Catholic Eldercare Community Foundation is: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Catholic Eldercare Community Foundation, 817 Main Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

For more information on planned giving options, please contact Director of Advancement Kristine Smyth at 612-362-2494 or visit www.catholiceldercare.org and click on Giving.

16 17 New Board Members The Catholic Eldercare Community includes these residences and programs:

Board of Directors 1101 On Main independent living The newest residence in the Catholic Eldercare community has 52 one-bedroom and two-bedroom luxury rental units for independent adults. Located just one block from the main Catholic Eldercare campus, 1101 On Main addresses a growing need for affordable rental housing in Northeast OFFICERS ADMINISTRATION Minneapolis. For more information, please call 612-378-8814 or visit www.1101onmain.com. William J. O’Brien Dan Johnson Chair President & CEO Catholic Eldercare by Day adult day center Dan Johnson Michael Shasky This program offers care and programming for the senior who may require modest assistance when President & CEO Chief Financial Officer a spouse or other loved ones are unavailable to attend to their needs. Adult Day also serves as a Suzanne J. Snyder Janet Carlson Vice Chair Director of Housing Mr. Hanten is president and owner of Solidarity Financial, respite for family caregivers who may find it increasingly challenging to care for an older adult all the Marcus Merz Transportation can be arranged. Located at 817 Main Street, NE in Minneapolis. 612-379-1370. Kimberly King time. The weekday program is affordable and flexible. Clients may be eligible for financial assistance. Treasurer several years, he served as a community member of the Administrator, Inc., a financial services agency based in Minnetonka. For Development Committee. Over the last several years he James J. Murzyn Catholic Eldercare on Main has actively supported the Catholic Eldercare mission, Secretary Kristine Smyth attending the President’s Lunch and hosting a table at the Michael J. Shasky Director of Advancement fall fundraising luncheon. Bob is an active supporter of Chief Financial Officer RiverVillage East assisted living and memory care Pope John Paul II School and serves as a trustee at RiverVillage North subsidized living All Saints Church. Bob and his family live in Orono. DIRECTORS This inviting 107-unit senior campus, located adjacent to St. Hedwig Church in Northeast Minneapolis, offers affordable market rate, assisted living apartments and memory care (East) and Kenneth G. Baltes independent, subsidized units (North). Located at 2919 - 2921 Randolph Street, NE. 612-605-2500. Father John Bauer Tom Beck Richard Brustad Kari Dziedzic Mark Glodek Jean Wilson Greener Robert Hanten MainStreet Lodge assisted living Al Hofstede, Jr. This assisted-living residence, located at 909 Main Street NE in Minneapolis, includes 51 comfortable Anthony A. Hofstede apartments. The Lodge is adjacent to the nursing home and St. Anthony of Padua Chapel. Mr. Schrempp is the president of Union Bank in Northeast Father Glen Jenson 612-362-2450. Minneapolis. He’s had family members living at Catholic Penelope A. Moyers Jeff Schrempp RiverVillage, and has been a consistent presence at the fall Eldercare. Jeff provided expertise in the financing of Robert K. Spinner fundraising luncheon. Jeff has a longstanding commitment Catholic Eldercare on Main skilled nursing to the Northeast Minneapolis community where he was Mark Stenglein born and raised. He is active in the Lions Club and attends Lores Vlaminck NE in Minneapolis, the nursing home is physically connected to St. Anthony of Padua Chapel for ease A 150-bed skilled nursing residence, with dedicated memory care floor. Located at 817 Main Street St. Boniface Parish. Jeff lives in Maple Grove. Beth Waterman of worship and socialization opportunities. 612-379-1370.

18 19 Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID Minneapolis, MN Permit No. 2638 817 Main Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Upcoming Events Selim Center for Learning in the Later Years lecture series on the rich history of Northeast Minneapolis, its places, people, architecture and artists. November 5, 12, 19, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Session one will be held at St. Hedwig Church. Sessions two and three will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Chapel. $40 for the series or $15 per session. To register call 651-962-5188

Elder Enrichment Series: Christmas In Art Monday, December 7, 2015 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MainStreet Lodge. This is a slide presentation showing the ways that the Christmas story has been presented over the centuries. Examples of artwork from the early medieval period to the modern era will be presented by Kristin Anderson. Free and open to the public. To register, please call 612-362-2450.

Celebrate Lifelong Living Luncheon September 22, 2016, Earle Brown Heritage Center.

Nuturing Life’s Ageless Spirit

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