Fall/Winter 2018 Visit Us at Upmcseniorcommunities.Com, Connections Or Call 1-800-324-5523

Community Fall/Winter 2018 Visit us at UPMCSeniorCommunities.com, Connections or call 1-800-324-5523

Tune in to the 2019 Benevolent Care Calendar! Community Connections Fall/Winter 2018

Letter from the President UPMC Senior Communities Welcomes Susquehanna Mark Bondi WYOMING LIVINGSTON YATES ERIE SENECA CORTLAND OTSEGO Dear Friends: Health System CHENANGO

SCHUYLER As we approach the end of 2018, I am pleased to This edition is full of resident activities such as gardening TOMPKINS ALLEGANY STEUBEN CATTARAUGUS announce that UPMC Senior Communities continues to at many locations, honoring of veterans, unique resident CHAUTAUQUA DELAWARE LAKE ERIE TIOGA NEW YORK CHEMUNG expand services into the central Pennsylvania region with outings, and special projects. We have something for BROOME

the merger of UPMC and Susquehanna Health System. everyone. And we can’t forget to mention the 2019 ERIE

We are adding additional skilled nursing and rehabilitation schedule of performances at the Legacy Theatre; MCKEAN SUSQUEHANNA The Green Home BRADFORD WARREN TIOGA UPMC Cole Skilled Cole facilities along with personal care homes. Learn more tickets are now on sale at www.thelegacylineup.com Manor SULLIVAN LAKE ASHTABULA CRAWFORD Nursing Unit POTTER WAYNE about these facilities as you move through this latest or www.ticketfly.com. PCH The Laurels Sugar Creek Station CLEVELAND FOREST edition of Community Connections. CAMERON VENANGO ELK WYOMING LACKAWANNA GEAUGA And finally, the 2018 Celebrating Senior ChampionsCUYAHOGA have CLINTON LYCOMING SULLIVAN MERCER Avalon Springs Place PIKE Also of note is the 2019 UPMC Senior Communities been selected and will be honored on October 18, 2018 at TRUMBULL The Meadows Park Home LUZERNE JEFFERSON Skilled Nursing Benevolent Care Calendar – this year’s theme is “As the Omni William Penn. Their contributions to bettering CLEARFIELD OHIO and Rehab Center LUZERNE SUMMIT Jameson Campus CLARION SUSSEX COLUMBIA MEDINA LAWRENCE Haven Skilled Seen on TV.” The calendar is a collection of cast photos, the lives of seniors throughout their careers are truly PORTAGE AKRON Rehab and Nursing MONTOUR MONROE modeled by residents of our communities, and features admirable, and we look forward to shining a light on their MAHONING Avalon Place PENNSYLVANIA UNION CENTRE BUTLER Sherwood Oaks CARBON WARREN ARMSTRONG B U T L E R many of your favorite classic television series such as “I collective accomplishments. WAYNE Independent Living STARK COLUMBIANA MORRIS SNYDER NORTHUMBERLAND Cranberry Place A R M S T R O N G NORTHAMPTON Love Lucy,” “Gilligan’s Island,” “Green Acres,” and many BUTLER MIFFLIN Personal Care BEAVER B E AV E R SCHUYLKILL Sincerely, LEHIGH INDIANA JUNIATA more. More than 150 residents from all our locations HOLMES Cumberland Memory Care HUNTERDON CARROLL Campus participated and had a great time. Please consider ALLEGHENY Assisted Living TUSCARAWAS Lighthouse HANCOCK CAMBRIAHampton Fields PERRY DAUPHIN BERKS Village Pointe Village LEBANON BUCKS ordering calendars for holiday gifts while at the same BLAIR Harrisburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation COSHOCTON Seneca Campus

JEFFERSON MERCER time supporting our benevolent care fund. HARRISON WESTMORELAND A L L E G H E N Y HUNTINGDON BROOKE WASHINGTON Canterbury MONTGOMERY Mark Bondi Place Beatty CUMBERLAND GUERNSEY OHIO Asbury Heights Pointe YORK SusquehannaLANCASTER Facilities Take time to read the article about the invaluable certified Village President, UPMC Senior Communities CHESTER BELMONT Vanadium FRANKLIN PHILADELPHIA BURLINGTON registered nurse practitioners who work at many of our Woods VillageBEDFORD FULTON Heritage DELAWARE GREENE ADAMS Place CAMDEN skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, providing GLOUCESTER NOBLE MONROE SOMERSET Weatherwood MARSHALL FAYETTE WA S H I N G T O N Manor WILMINGTON excellent medical care and oversight in addition to WASHINGTON ALLEGANY CECIL MORGAN MONONGALIA WESTMORELAND HARFORD WETZEL PRESTON Strabane CampusMORGAN MARYLAND DE SALEM physician support. By leading care management, UPMC MARION GARRETT CARROLL BERKELEY WASHINGTON FREDERICK BALTIMORE NJ Senior Communities is improving clinical outcomes for TYLER NEW WEST VIRGINIA CASTLE MINERAL their residents. PLEASANTS HARRISON TAYLOR JEFFERSON HOWARD CUMBERLAND KENT MONTGOMERY WOOD DODDRIDGE GRANT HAMPSHIRE QUEEN DOVER BARBOUR FREDERICK LOUDOUN ANNE ANNE'S RITCHIE HARDY CLARKE WIRT TUCKER ARUNDEL With the partnership between UPMC adding to an already large base of Communities, “We are fortunate and the Susquehanna Health System, facilities offering all levels of care. to be able to have these facilities now called UPMC Susquehanna, join UPMC Senior Communities. UPMC Senior Communities expanded The UPMC Senior Communities We look forward to collaborating, its footprint further east. The Susquehanna facilities make it taking the best from both for In this issue: partnership brought with it additional possible for expansion into new improving patient care, ultimately P. 4 P. 8 P. 10 P. 13 P. 14 P. 22 skilled nursing and rehabilitation territories. According to Mark increasing quality and patient As Seen Celebrating Resident A Veteran’s With These Activities Abound facilities and personal care facilities, Bondi, President of UPMC Senior satisfaction.” On TV Senior Gardens Story Hands at UPMC Senior Champions Flourish Communities

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Tune in to our 2019 Calendar!

Starring the residents of UPMC Senior Communities Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund

Now celebrating the seventh edition, the 2019 UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Calendar is making its debut this fall! The final product, featuring the theme “As Seen on TV,” does not disappoint. And the more than 150 residents that took time out of their day to play the role of a famous cast member will attest to their remarkable transformations. Alice from Beatty Pointe Village noted during her photo shoot, “At 102 years old, I never imagined I would be recreating the cast of The Golden Girls!” With the past four editions dedicated to featuring residents dressed to replicate famous people, the number of alumni participating year to year is growing. Anzy at Seneca Hills Village is a common face in the calendar, beginning with Gene Kelly from “Singing in the Rain,” George Washington Carver, Ray Charles, and this year, George Jefferson. Tony Ioli, another famous resident at Lighthouse Pointe Village, went from Rocky, to Florence Nightingale’s patient, to Elton John, and now Fred from “I Love Lucy.” The 2019 calendar features many famous television series such as “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Green Acres,” “The Addams Family,” and “Bonanza.” Proceeds from the sale of the calendar Continued on page 6

4 5 Community Connections Fall/Winter 2018 Nurse Practitioners benefit the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Enhance Quality of Care Care Fund which supports UPMC Senior Communities skilled residents who have nursing and rehabilitation facility in depleted their financial the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of the resources. Calendars are city of Pittsburgh. Jen is called upon in on sale now at a cost of a variety of circumstances, including $7 each, making great sudden, emergent changes in a holiday gifts while resident’s condition, consultation benefitting a great cause. related to comfort and quality of life To order, please contact opportunities, and day-to-day medical Debra Panei, Director management. In times of emergency, she is often the voice that reassures of Development, at and says, “We can handle this here.” [email protected] or call 412-864-3524. In her role, Jen explains how to manage urgent circumstances in place, affording residents and families the information and the opportunity to make informed decisions about the course care will take. This is a UPMC Senior Communities is proud At four of UPMC Senior Communities’ collaborative effort. Says Jen, “I get to be part of one of the most skilled nursing and rehabilitation great input from the rehab staff, for innovative and patient-centered facilities, the involvement of CRNPs example, who can identify functional health systems in the country. As has helped to significantly reduce differences. Particularly for a family members of the larger UPMC family, hospitalizations by providing expert, member, it’s not always easy to all benefit from the opportunities timely care where residents live. “By decipher what is “normal” for a and resources that can only be found having an onsite presence every day, certain disease process, diagnosis, in a world-class health system. we get to know our residents well or period of recuperation. I can help and can act quickly if their condition Case in point, the UPMC Palliative explain those distinctions and changes. We become their safety manage expectations.” and Supportive Institute and UPMC net, able to identify shifts and gaps in Senior Services put in place the use their care,” explains Susan Saxon, Relationship building with residents, of certified registered nurse CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC, Director of staff, and families drives the success practitioners (CRNPs) to lead the Community and Home-based Care, of her efforts. Jen values these care management of skilled nursing UPMC Advanced Practice Providers opportunities to build bridges with and rehabilitation residents. Studies with the UPMC Palliative and all involved, including the hospitals, show that the specialized skills and Supportive Institute and Community to the benefit of the residents’ quality training of CRNPs help to ensure Supportive Services. of life at UPMC Senior Communities early identification of changes in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation resident’s health and improve the Jen Davison, DNP, CRNP, AGNP-C, is facilities. lines of communication between the one such expert in place on behalf of health care team, staff, and families. residents at Heritage Place, the

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C C O N A N GR N M IO R IO A IO MU MP EG P ND CHAMP NITY CHA IVER CHAM

Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH Robert Nelkin Richard Schulz, PhD United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Creating a Better Life for Seniors Newman’s research has defined volunteerism, public education, and conducts research and writing on the impact of apparently subclinical strategic local partnerships, United adult development and aging, A dinner which began in 2009 to will serve as master of ceremonies. disease on physical, cognitive function, Way is keeping the time, talent, and focusing on the social-psychological recognize the 20th anniversary of All proceeds help to sustain the and on the metrics of healthy aging. experience of seniors tightly woven aspects of aging, including the impact Seneca Place and the genesis of UPMC Senior Communities into the fabric of our community. of disabling late-life disease on M The 2018 Community Champion is patients and their families. Funded by UPMC Senior Communities has Benevolent Care Fund. The event a the United Way of Southwestern Richard Schulz, PhD is the 2018 s the National Institutes of Health for grown into a well-known and much- has presented over $1.1 million t e Pennsylvania under the leadership Caregiver Champion. Dr. Schulz r more than three decades, Dr. Schulz anticipated fundraising event. This fall in net proceeds to further charitable o of President and Chief Executive is a Distinguished Service Professor marks the tenth year of recognizing care throughout UPMC Senior f conducts descriptive longitudinal and C Officer, Robert Nelkin. Helping our of Psychiatry and Director of remarkable individuals and Communities since 2009. e h intervention research on diverse older re tc region’s seniors live healthy lives is Gerontology at the University of organizations who have created a m a populations representing illnesses on B one of four core pillars of United Pittsburgh. He is also the Associate This year’s Grand Champion is ies Charlie such as cancer, spinal cord injury, better life for seniors and caregivers Way’s work. To help address the Director of the Aging Institute living in western Pennsylvania. On Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, heart of Pittsburgh. She has also been unmet needs of seniors, United of UPMC Senior Services and the October 18, 2018, UPMC Senior Distinguished Professor and Chair of disease, and arthritis. newly appointed as the Clinical Way launched “Open Your Heart University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Schulz Services will host its signature event, the Department of Epidemiology and Director of the Aging Institute to a Senior” in 2012, connecting the 10th Annual Celebrating Senior Director of the Center for Aging and of UPMC Senior Services and caring adults with seniors who need Champions Dinner and Auction at Population Health (CAPH) in the the University of Pittsburgh. extra assistance to remain safe at the Omni William Penn Hotel. Graduate School of Public Health, TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! with a joint appointment in the Internationally renowned for home and who would benefit from Contact Debra Panei, Director of Development for UPMC Community advocate and former Division of Geriatric Medicine in the her work in the epidemiology of companionship to combat isolation Senior Services, at 412-864-3524 or [email protected]. Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch School of Medicine at the University aging, longevity, and disability, Dr. and loneliness. Through innovative leadership, financial investment,

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Resident Gardens Flourish

Activities Coordinator Ashley Herman with the resident gardeners of Beatty Pointe Village

Sugar Creek Station, a skilled nursing garden. “A therapeutic garden been gardening since his childhood and rehabilitation facility located in nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, and loves planting marigolds to keep Venango County, boasts its master and can help increase dexterity, the mosquitoes away and tomatoes Sugar Creek Station resident Dorothy Sopher gardener and dietitian, Stacey Young, independence, and confidence,” to make tomato wine! “I truly love to who explained that their gardens Stacey said. “I think it is important to garden. It always keeps me interested It seems that UPMC Senior created two gardens of perennials protection, and clean it up in the began as therapy for the dementia focus on their interest in gardening as in something,” Ed said. Communities residents still love on the outskirts of the community. spring,” Betty Eichler, a resident of residents. Volunteers, staff, and it sparks memories and creates joy.” to play in the dirt. Resident gardens Throughout the years, amidst Sherwood Oaks, said. residents participated in a garden After seeing gardening projects at are flourishing at many campuses, construction and new buildings, these cleanup activity before planting began Using Earth Day as her inspiration, other UPMC Senior Communities, About six years ago, the Sherwood including at Sherwood Oaks, Sugar plants have found their way to a at the facility. “Tasks such as weeding, Trish Gill, Activities Coordinator at Ashley Herman, Activities Oaks Landscape Committee received Creek Station, Seneca Hills Village, community garden closer to the main trimming grass, and adding new soil Seneca Hills Village, an independent Coordinator at Beatty Pointe Village, money to establish the Summerhouse and Beatty Pointe Village. building. This garden is known as the to the beds were accomplished by living facility located in Verona, an independent living facility located Gardens, eight separate gardens working together,” Stacey said. started a garden by planting an array The residents of Sherwood Oaks, arranged along a crushed gravel “A therapeutic garden Planting the flowers, herbs, and of vegetables such as lettuce, spring a Continuing Care Retirement walking path. These eight gardens vegetables brought back happy onions, zucchini, and tomatoes. Two Community located in Cranberry nurtures the mind, consist of honeysuckle and trumpet memories for residents who grew Seneca Hills residents, Ann Lakes and Township, always have a variety body, and spirit, and vines, spring, summer, and fall up growing their own food or Ed Tondolo, often assist in the garden of garden projects to tend. Early can help increase flowering bulbs, many different herbs, working on a farm. throughout the season. Ann loves residents, as much as 35 years ago, dexterity, independence, an impressive amount of vegetables, planting and seeing the progress and confidence.” and annual and perennial flowers The residents grew many flowers, of things growing – she has even such as Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed herbs, and vegetables in the garden replanted flowers around the building Wimbledon Garden, and is tended to Susan, Daisies, and Hollyhock. These – marigolds, petunias, rosemary, mint, that were donated by a family by half a dozen residents. “We do the gardens also include attractive oregano, cucumbers, and tomatoes, member of a resident who passed weeding and pruning and cover the watering features, and shaded seating just to name a few! They were always away. Ed is also very involved in bed with mulch in the fall for winter areas throughout. eager and interested to work in the keeping the gardens beautiful. He has Continued on page 12

10 11 Community Connections Fall/Winter 2018 A Veteran’s Story

Bob Wingert, an Air Force veteran, often has interesting stories to share about the time he spent serving his country during WWII. At the age of 19, while he was still in school and working at Jones & Laughlin Steel in Aliquippa, Bob entered the Air Force. Bob was a tail gunner in a B-24 bomber, the youngest of an 11-man crew. Stationed off the island of Morotai, Indonesia, he was responsible for twin 50 machine guns as a tail gunner. Although he spent just under two years in the Air Force, Resident Pauline Paden of Sugar Creek Station he saw enough action during his first combat mission to last a lifetime. Resident Bob Wingert of Vanadium Woods Village in Monroeville, was inspired to begin Ashley began a recycling collection in the garden, or pick off a tomato or a “green” gardening project for Earth April and gathered many plastic lids, pepper for themselves.” One resident, During his first mission, his plane Bob went back to Duffs Business 70!” The couple had an anniversary Day. Many of the residents enjoy bottles, containers, and tin cans. She Bud Leisenring, does just that. “I was badly damaged, forcing the College when he returned from the “party of three”, as Dottie said, with sitting outside on the patio, which and the residents created a garden used to always have gardens before whole crew to parachute out of the Air Force and began working for their daughter who visited for the day. Crown Coal and Coke Company was previously near a plain shed. mural on the side of the shed with I moved to Beatty Pointe, so I love plane. They landed in the ocean and Bob will be celebrating his 93rd Ashley wanted to take the space and these recycled materials. There is being able to go outside and help began swimming to land. Bob upon graduation. During this time, he rekindled a relationship with birthday in November. The couple has turn it into a colorful and fun area that also a garden next to the shed that water the plants,” Bud said. explained, “It was a much further two daughters – one living in Kansas the residents truly enjoyed. includes tomatoes, peppers, basil, swim than I anticipated because I Dottie, whom he had known since Because this project uses exclusively and one in Pittsburgh. They also have pansies, and marigolds. “The wasn’t a strong swimmer.” Luckily for elementary school. Bob and Dottie “I love to see colorful murals around recycled materials, it is ongoing. four grandchildren and three great- residents love to go out there. It is Bob and the rest of the crew, they were married in 1945 and recently the city of Pittsburgh, especially in Ashley and the residents are currently grandchildren. now a conversation starter for them were miraculously saved by the celebrated their 71st anniversary at places that could use some color and in the process of creating a wishing and motivation to get outside their USS Mingo, a rescue submarine in their home at Vanadium Woods Bob and Dottie live a stress-free life at love,” Ashley said. She cited Randy- well made from recycled tires donated rooms!” Ashley said. “I encourage the area. “Good thing they happened Village, a UPMC Senior Communities Vanadium Woods Village, where they land on Pittsburgh’s North Side as by a UPMC plumber. residents to water the plants, clean up to be there!” Bob said. independent living campus in have resided for the past four years. another motivation for this project, Bridgeville. “We have loved every minute of living as most of the exhibitions are made After this experience, Bob flew 39 It’s understandable that after 71 years here,” Dottie said. “We enjoy just of recycled materials turned into more missions in the Air Force. Bob walking through the halls and talking colorful art. Resident Ed Tondolo of explained that after almost two years it might be easy to forget the exact Seneca Hills Village with year of a marriage or even a birthday. to people. It’s relaxing!” When this year’s crop in the Air Force, he was ready to come reminiscing about their time before home, despite the fact that he enjoyed When struggling to recall the year they were married, Dottie teased Bob, Vanadium Woods, Bob said, “Dottie his time serving. “It was a lot of fun! I used to worry enough for the both of was 19 years old when I joined and saying, “We’ve been married for 71 years – do the math!” Although Bob us. But we don’t have much to worry had a great time, but I was ready to about anymore!” The Wingerts have get out,” Bob said. He was anxious to may have had the exact year wrong, he said of his marriage to Dottie, “at certainly earned the laid-back life they be back with not only friends and now lead. family, but his soon-to-be wife, Dottie. 70 last year, I signed up for another

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Many of us may still have art projects her hands holding a ceramic teddy themselves – maybe something we and staff. Jeannine added that the from our children or even from our figurine. Her aunt was an avid bear never knew about them. Whether participating residents enjoyed own school days involving hands – collector, and Gloria felt this was they rocked babies with those their “celebrity.” I pain imprints or tracings – that we cherish a meaningful way to mark the hands or worked in the steel mill, ted many landscapes and wild as unique mementos of time and beginning of this next part of her life. enthusiastic residents were knocking “The whole Activities Department life scenes. I composed my own identity. Jeannine DeLuca, Activities She continued to take similar photos on the Activities Office door and enjoyed taking photos and collecting music soon to be published. Director at Seneca Place, a UPMC throughout her aunt’s time at Seneca. asking to be a part of it.” these stories from the residents. It I poured mol skilled nursing and rehabilitation brought joy to everyone who was a ten steel from a ladle crane. Explained Jeannine, “The hands were The project spread like wildfire, with facility in Penn Hills, took a similar part of it and to all those who stood I helped to improve symbolic of her life and her bear more than 30 residents participating. in front of every single print and the lives of adults with approach to a project involving . residents and staff as part of this collection that she loved so much, just The hand picture “stories” were hung considered them, one by one. physical and mental challenges at UCP year’s National Skilled Nursing Care one part of who she was. When the on a line in the hall for everyone to We received great feedback from Week celebration. theme of National Skilled Nursing view. Staff enjoyed getting a deeper residents, staff, and family. It was David P. Care Week, ‘Celebrating Life’s Stories,’ glimpse into the lives of the people a very satisfying experience,” said “Celebrating Life’s Stories Jeannine recalled that shortly after came about, I thought pictures of the they see every day, and the project Jeannine, who plans to extend the ” - Seneca Place National Skilled Nursing Care Week her own Aunt Gloria moved into residents’ hands would be a great way proved to be a great conversation opportunity again in the future. 2018 Seneca Place, she took a picture of to let them tell us something about starter among residents, families,

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SENECA HILLS VILLAGE STRABANE TRAILS VILLAGE Check out these events at Penn Hills, 412-793-1700 Washington, 724-225-4100 October 4, 3:00 PM October 5, 2:30 PM What’s Happening UPMC Senior Communities UPMC for Life Medicare Program UPMC for Life Medicare Program Options for 2019 Options for 2019 All events are free and open to the public! For a complete listing of events, visit UPMCSeniorCommunities.com. October 11, 3:00 PM October 30, 2:30 PM Judi Figel Country Music Icons November 8, 3:00 PM November 9, 2:30 PM ASBURY HEIGHTS HAMPTON FIELDS VILLAGE The Many Songs of Frank Sinatra, River City Brass Trio Mt. Lebanon, 412-341-1030 Allison Park, 412-492-8448 Performed by Bo Wagner November 27, 2:30 PM October 4, 1:00 PM October 11, 2:30 PM November 15, 3:00 PM And Starring… Wait…What? UPMC for Life Medicare Program UPMC for Life Medicare Program Lewis and Clark in the Rockies, with Options for 2019 Options for 2019 December 4, Gary Augustine October 17, 1:00 PM October 25, 2:30 PM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM December 6, 3:00 PM Banjo Club A Tribute to the Hits of the Banjo Club Craft Show Strange Encounters of Pennsylvania, ‘50s and ‘60s December 18, 2:30 PM November 1, 2:30 PM with Stan Gordon November 1, 1:00 PM Kecksburg UFO The Drewsmen The Pittsburgh Banjo Club December 13, 3:00 PM Move It or Lose It includes banjos, trumpets, tubas, November 15, 2:30 PM Holiday Celebration with VANADIUM WOODS VILLAGE and bass. Dressed in bright, November 27, 2:00 PM Button Box Johnny Angel Bridgeville, 412-221-2900 colorful uniforms, the Pittsburgh Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton December 6, 2:30 PM October 3, 2:30 PM Banjo Club makes a striking Tribute Show Holiday Celebration with UPMC for Life Medicare SHERWOOD OAKS UPMC for Life Medicare Program appearance while playing the December 6, 1:00 PM Johnny Angel Program Options for 2019 Cranberry Township, Options for 2019 happiest music in the world. Hockey Night in Pittsburgh 724-776-8100 December 13, 2:30 PM October 31, 2:30 PM December 18, 1:00 PM River City Brass Trio • Medicare costs October 4 and 5, The Demon on Brownsville Road Taste of Poland 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Prescription drug coverage November 6, December 5, 2:30 PM AARP Safe Driving Class • Enrollment timelines 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM River City Brass Trio BEATTY POINTE VILLAGE October 23, 2:00 PM Craft Show December 12, 2:30 PM Monroeville, 412-374-9000 • 2019 benefit plans being offered Octoberfest November 28, 2:30 PM Sleep: The Most Vulnerable Part of October 3, 2:30 PM November 5, 2:00 PM Pigeon Heroes Your Day with Dr. John Prendergast UPMC for Life Medicare Program Murder Mystery Options for 2019 LIGHTHOUSE POINTE VILLAGE AT CHAPEL HARBOR November 16, 2:00 PM October 17, 2:30 PM Fox Chapel, 412-781-2707 Ellen Vasey Show - Women’s Air Patsy Cline Tribute Service Pilots of WWII October 2, 2:30 PM November 8, 2:00 PM UPMC for Life Medicare Program December 3, 2:00 PM Need help Take Control of Your Hip Pain Options for 2019 Gary Augustine Dec. 7, 1941: Presented by David P. Fowler, MD Day of Infamy finding UPMC East October 9, 2:30 PM Banjo Club December 10, 2:00 PM community November 21, 2:30 PM River City Brass Trio Judi Figel November 6, 2:30 PM resources for Button Box December 5, Judi Figel with David Crisci seniors or 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM November 13, 2:30 PM Kecksburg UFO caregivers? Holiday Craft Show One of the preeminent singers in December 12, 2:30 PM December 4, 2:30 PM the Pittsburgh jazz and cabaret Holiday Celebration with Call the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services Holiday Celebration with scene, Judi Figel will share her Johnny Angel and the University of Pittsburgh free referral line at Johnny Angel extraordinary voice. December 11, 2:30 PM 1-866-430-8742 or visit Aging.UPMC.com. River City Brass Trio

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Saturday, June 8, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. Announcing the 2019 JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE NIGHT FEVER THE FOUR ACES CHUCK BLASKO Legacy Lineup HALOS BEE GEES TRIBUTE Enjoy this American AND THE VOGUES traditional pop music quartet, popular since Mark your calendars and join us for these the 1950s. Hits outstanding productions, a great mix of new acts include “Love is a and returning favorites! Many-Splendored Thing,” “Three Coins Take advantage of great discounts when you buy more than one show. NEW IN in the Fountain,” 2019! To order tickets, call Ticketfly at 1-877-987-6487, Monday through “Stranger in Paradise,” Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. and “Tell Me Why.” Other big sellers include “Shangri-La,” “Perfidia,” and “Sincerely.” Tickets can also be purchased online at TheLegacyLineup.com. THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS Saturday, August 24, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. PURE GOLD Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE Sunday, February 24, 2019 – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. HALOS CHRISTMAS SHOW SINATRA AND TAMBURITZANS SHADOWS OF THE 60’S: A TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN’S STREISAND TRIBUTE Bo Wagner, Pittsburgh’s finest Sinatra SUPER GROUPS performer, and Donna Groom of the Dave Revels’ SHADOWS OF THE 60’s pays Skyliners give an unforgettable performance tribute to the tremendous legacy of The Four accompanied by a full orchestra. Don’t miss Tops, The Temptations, and The Supremes. Saturday, July 13, 2019 – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2019 – this memorable concert. Performing the hits that span the decades; BEACH PARTY BOYS 2 and 7:30 p.m. with a grand finale featuring the music of TRIBUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS Motown’s Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, THE BIRD DOGS PRESENT: BEACH PARTY BOYS reproduce the Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Martha authentic look, vocal harmony and THE EVERLY BROTHERS Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 7:30 p.m. Reeves, Junior Walker, and more. instrumentation of the Beach Boys! EXPERIENCE TRIBUTE

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Show and Tell at UPMC Vanadium Woods Village Community Highlights Senior Communities Bridgeville

We Love Our Volunteers Hats on Parade Heritage Place Squirrel Hill Cranberry Place Volunteers were recently applauded Cranberry Township for their care and dedication. A total Most original, most of 79 volunteers combined for 1,561 colorful, and prettiest hours of service. were the prizes awarded with a parade through Cruising Lake Arthur Somewhere Over Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township Jameson Care Center the building to cap off the Rainbow Another beautiful day at this fun event. New Castle The weather was perfect for a boat Sherwood Oaks. ride around beautiful Lake Arthur on Beach Fun Cinco De Mayo a summer day. Kentucky Derby Spirit Fancy Hats During a recent show and tell, Asbury Heights Canterbury Place Seneca Hills Village Seneca Place resident Elinor Fritschi Hill Mt. Lebanon Lawrenceville Art to Love Verona Verona shared a miniature replica of Residents and families celebrated Residents took part in a colorful Jameson Place, New Castle In preparation of the Kentucky Derby, The residents at Seneca Place her family home in Switzerland sand, surf, and sun at the annual celebration to observe the holiday. the ladies of Seneca Hills Village enjoyed decorating hats for the which dates back to 1731. Family Day celebration. custom designed their own hats. Kentucky Derby which they also Super Bingo wore for a Mother’s Day Tea. Honoring Mom Cumberland Crossing Manor Music on the Patio Avalon Place Allison Park Seneca Manor Lawn Festival New Castle A Garden to Love Bingo, a bake sale, and raffles Verona Strabane Woods Sugar Creek Station A special tea was held to honor combined to make a fun day. North Hills Harmony Line Chorus Washington mothers with residents and families Franklin Proceeds benefited the Benevolent performed an evening concert and Summer isn’t over until the annual Crops were bountiful in the attending, each mother received Care Fund. resident Bernie Sippel, who was once Lawn Festival takes place. Since a carnation. therapeutic garden that Venango a member, led them in the finale. 2011, over $25,000 has been donated County Master Gardeners Residents proudly display their Let’s Go, Bucs to the Benevolent Care Fund from Association helped to provide. Hot Rods on Campus Cumberland Woods Village artwork during a recent Paint and the festival. Avalon Springs Place Allison Park Sip party. Mercer Spring Plantings Not even a loss could dampen the Weatherwood Manor The annual car cruise was an spirits of the residents because it was How Low amazing success with nearly Greensburg a beautiful day at the ball park. Summer Carnival Can You Go 500 visitors. Throughout the summer months Lighthouse Pointe Village Strabane Trails Village residents enjoyed watching their Inaugural Lawn Fest Fox Chapel A Special Garden Washington spring plantings flourish into Hampton Fields Village Cotton candy, music, and games Beatty Pointe Village beautiful flowers. Allison Park were all part of the Riverview Carnival Monroeville Bill, age 94, was the Despite it being a very hot summer that took place at Lighthouse Pointe Don’t put that can in the trash. It can winner of the Limbo day, attendance was terrific and more benefiting the Benevolent Care Fund. be reused in the mural that decorates contest during the than $500 was contributed to summer Luau. the residents garden at Beatty Pointe. benevolent care.

20 21 Community Connections Fall/Winter 2018 Activities Abound at UPMC Senior Communities The recreational opportunities throughout the UPMC Senior Communities are as diverse as the communities themselves. Our activities go beyond BINGO! Residents are also given the chance to participate in educational programs hosted by experts of various fields. Visit any one of our 21 campuses, and you’ll see an active and engaging community living life to the fullest. Below are a few notable events that took place earlier this year.

Sharing Art at Sherwood Oaks included pottery, photography, Creating artwork is known to relieve The Sherwood Oaks Residents origami, woodwork, and more. stress, boost self-appreciation, and Association (SORA) organized an encourage creative thinking. Art has art show on January 30 for residents “Attendees expressed their also been known to ease the burden to share their work with neighbors, amazement at the number and of chronic health conditions. For staff, and guests. The show was the variety of contributions,” states some, the act of creating meaningful first of its kind, allowing residents to Betty Eichler, Vice President of art can be good medicine. There are share their creativity and discover SORA. “I think it gave residents the many opportunities to express one’s the hidden talents of their neighbors. opportunity to learn more about artistic side throughout UPMC The main lobby was filled with tables their neighbors and to talk with Senior Communities. showcasing 45 artists whose works them about their work.” Residents Lorraine and George Henderson enjoy ‘50s Night at Vanadium Woods Village Fabulous 50s Night them the opportunity to socialize to get together for a fun afternoon on Milkshakes and memories filled the with their neighbors. the campus of Asbury Heights. This dining room during Vanadium Woods’ year’s beach theme featured a variety Fabulous ‘50s Night. The dining staff With opportunities for social of surfboards designed by residents dressed the part – wearing leather engagement, residents can create from each campus community. jackets and poodle skirts made new friendships and develop a greater The boards were on display in the popular during the decade – while sense of community. Programs like common Mall area where guests serving hamburgers and hotdogs this are crucial to combating isolation. voted for their favorite design. in baskets. Studies have seen links between social isolation, depression, and reduced life Children of all ages interacted with Residents listened to classic records span. We have seen many loved ones llamas, puppies, pigs, and goats in as the evening began and were later live their fullest lives upon joining a petting zoo setup outside. There treated to a live performance by UPMC Senior Communities. was plenty of food and treats for musician and vocalist Joe Lege everyone as well as face painting, during dinner. The sights, smells, and Asbury Heights Family Day balloon animals, photo booths, and sounds of the night took residents Family Day is an annual tradition for live music. There was truly something back to a simpler time and gave residents, families, and employees for everyone.

Winnie Dietz and Dr. Don Gowan exhibit their works at Sherwood Oaks Resident Art Show Continued on page 24

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In addition to it being a fun afternoon, to catch up with loved ones and make UPMC Senior Communities. Asbury’s Family Day has proven to be new memories. These services help residents a great intergenerational event that gain knowledge, stay engaged, In Loving Memory brings everyone closer together. The There is an abundance of activities, and remain active and involved entire Asbury Heights family looks educational programs, and annual in their community. Walter B. Boninger events that take place throughout forward to Family Day as it’s a chance June 21, 1928 – March 25, 2018 Walter Bernard Boninger was born in Hamburg, Germany on June 21, 1928. Elegant Evenings with Candlelight Dinners He was the only child of two loving parents in an orthodox Jewish home. The smell of the roast, the taste of the wine - it’s always In the blink of an eye, literally, disaster an experience when residents dine! But every so often, struck as World War II reared its an extra special meal takes the experience to new horrific head…he and his parents heights. This is where John Rizzo, Director of Dietary were fleeing Europe on a ship hit by a and Housekeeping Services, comes in. German mine and instantaneously Walter was an orphan at the age of 11. For the last 25 years, Rizzo has arranged special candlelight dinners for various occasions throughout Brought to the United States and UPMC Senior Communities. The tradition began when raised in New York by relatives Seneca Hills Village opened its doors more than 20 years without children of their own, he ago. At the time, he and the facility managers decided to would spend summers on a farm kick off the new community with a dinner by candlelight. in upstate New York and later went off on to school at UCLA, and to Today, these candlelight dinners take place during the Cleveland for a degree in Social Work. Christmas season, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day. He spent many years working for the Dining rooms reach capacity quickly as residents and Cleveland Society for the Blind and families quickly reserve their seats for these special served as Cantor for Mayfield meals. Between 50 and 60 guests are served during Hillcrest Synagogue. each occasion. It was in Cleveland that he met his first wife, Janine Carter, and together had three children: Ron, Mike, and Jewish congregation. Later they family have honored his David. Walter was divorced in 1977 moved to Pittsburgh and had many memory by making charitable and had a short marriage to Nancy years together building and enjoying contributions to UPMC Senior and then married Lonnie, his wife their Temple Sinai community. One of Communities Benevolent Care and life partner for many years. their favorite things to do was to visit Fund. If you would like to honor the elephants at the zoo. Walter or a loved one, please use Walter and Lonnie had a good life the enclosed envelope. Memorial together, including years in Butler, During his final days, Walter was a contributions are recognized bi- Pennsylvania with Walter serving as resident of Heritage Place and passed annually in Community Connections. the Spiritual Leader of Butler’s only away on March 25, 2018. Friends and

To memorialize or honor your loved one, please contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at 412-864-3524 or [email protected]. Donations benefit the UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund.

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Kathleen Davis Mr. and Mrs. Steve Manning Mr. and Mrs. Edward Silver Dr. Terrance E. DePasquale Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. McKibben Gwendolyn A. Sowa, M.D., Ph.D. January 1 - June 30, 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Drummond Mr. and Mrs. Willian A. Milligan Sara Stout Our Champions Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Farrell Lawrence P. Musser Shari Sweet Friends of Cumberland Crossing Patricia A. Nazak Trans Associates A special thank you to the generous donors who have dedicated charitable gifts to support seniors in need. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Frye Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Nicholls Truist By contributing to the Benevolent Care Fund, Interfaith Pastoral Care Fund, Life Enrichment Program, John A. Fullerton Estate of Teresa Ott Dr. Regis R. Vollmer and Living-at-Home Program, and Legacy Loyalist Program you have made a difference in the lives of many. Mary R. Goldberg, Ph.D. Claudia Owsinski Dr. Marian L. Vollmer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Grant PAC Industries Mr. and Mrs. Regis C. Waag Karen R. Gross Marianne Pohl Kristen M. Wasylik LEGACY CHAMPIONS PARTNER CIRCLE PATRON CIRCLE Kurt W. Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Puko What’s Hot Sales Amy Heltebran Lori D. Rizer Stephen Winowich Charles N. Morgan Charitable Trust CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS Mr. and Mrs. David W. Hoffman Dorothy B. Ruffner Eleanor Zorn Clara Shea Charitable Trust JML Landscape Management Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP JV Electronics Cheryl M. Sciullo David Henry Charitable Trust Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP Bochek Auto Body Inc. Kennedy, P.C. Law Offices Ann Shagin Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Norther Connection and Pittsburgh Crawford Home Selling Team LLC John K. Saxman Jr. Charitable Trust Fifty-Five Plus Magazines Federated Investors Incorporated Julia M. Singer Charitable Trust Quest Diagnostics Inc. Estate of Agnes Fox Miriam D. Moyer Trust Northwood Realty Services MENTOR CIRCLE Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Roos, Esquire BENEFACTOR CIRCLE CHAMPIONS University of Pittsburgh Department of CHAMPIONS Avanti Architecture LTD. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Tribute Gifts January 1 - June 30, 2018 Lamar Advertising Champ Printing UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Cura Hospitality LLC Western Pennsylvania Electrical Labor UPMC for Life A tribute gift made to honor a special friend or to memorialize a loved one will enrich the lives of residents within Curavi Health Management Cooperation UPMC Senior Communities. These thoughtful contributions allow for quality, compassionate care to be provided ADVOCATE CIRCLE Easley & Rivers, Inc. to those with diminished financial resources. CHAMPIONS Franklin Interiors, Inc. FRIENDS CIRCLE CHAMPIONS Brian J. Catale & Associates Gordon Food Service In MEMORY of: DONOR In MEMORY of: DONOR Comcast Spotlight Gray Elder Law, LLC Linda Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Linda Anderson Angeline Chelan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Blair KDKA-TV Home Instead Senior Care Robert M. Arnold, M.D. Addison Anderson Jill Constantine Image Associates, Inc. Jeffrey R. Balzer, Ph.D. John Blakley Crawford Home Selling Team LLC Dr. Terrance E. DePasquale GUARDIAN CIRCLE Jewish Healthcare Richard Barbara, Ph.D. John A. Fullerton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Farrell Lawrence P. Musser Karen R. Gross CHAMPIONS Foundation of Pittsburgh Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Blair Mr. and Mrs. Willian A. Milligan Arnett Carbis Toothman Knepper Press Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brodine Walter Boninger Robert M. Arnold, M.D. Lori D. Rizer Alyson Bonavoglia and George Wittenberg Financial Independence Group, Inc. Netsmart Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Brosnahan Dorothy Ruffner Richard Barbara, Ph.D. Presbyterian SeniorCare Alison Brougher Ann Shagin Gumpher Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brodine MBM Contracting Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Seaton Mary A. Burger Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter Eunice L. Freeman Elinor Burstein Urbanowicz Jewelers Sherwood Oaks Elinor Burstein Mary R. Goldberg, Ph.D. Geraldine Galbraith Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Brosnahan United Way of University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carter Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Grant Alfred Hutter Mr. and Ms. Kenneth A. Roos, Esquire UPMC Home Healthcare Greta Ceranic Mr. and Mrs. Steve Manning Southwestern Pennsylvania Mr. and Mrs. Edward Silver Millie Horvath Mr. and Mrs. David Hoffman Washington Health System Jill Constantine Gwendolyn A. Sowa, M.D., Ph.D. Mary Mazur Dr. Regis R. Vollmer and University of Pittsburgh Department of Dr. Marian L. Vollmer Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Donn R. Stouffer Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Frye UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Giuseppe Staltari Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Puko Norma Jean Burger Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Drummond Omissions or errors – We are grateful for the ongoing support given by our contributors and make every effort to report giving information accurately. If you discover an error or omission, please accept our sincere apology and contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at 412-864-3524 or [email protected].

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