Fresh Ideas Flourish in Dining and Shopping at Woodcrest Villa

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Volunteer Spotlight p4 What’s New in Wellness? p5 Annual Report p6 WINTER 2017 in four different storage areas throughout the community. “It’s wonderful to have the store back! This whole project Now Nick has a centralized workspace in the stock room making has been well-done,” gushed resident Paul Troutman. As part everything more easily accessible to his volunteers. The storage of the grand opening, shoppers were given stylish reusable area helps the team keep better track of inventory and ensure shopping bags sporting the store logo. A message attached the store shelves are well stocked. from the “Go Green” committee reminded shoppers to re-use the bag and help the environment. Gift cards are available and Nick is very excited make wonderful birthday and holiday gifts. The Marketplace “All of the tools are in about the store’s new Store hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.- layout and the addition 2 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. place to keep the store of the chiller that keeps in top-notch shape produce cold and fresh. Bluebird Inn and we are ready to Residents are enjoying the newly renovated Bluebird Inn dining “Our grand opening room. The warm colors, inviting furniture and flowing layout welcome and serve was the second best offers a beautiful dining atmosphere for all. According to Shaun our shoppers.” day of sales since I’ve Metzler, Dining Services Director: “One main focal point to the Nick Picciano been here,” Nick shared. Inn is our very own wood stone hearth oven—Papa John’s has There is now a dedicated nothing on us!” WCV chefs are making their own pizza dough entrance to the store to use in the oven along with creating new signature entrees. that offers a better flow for shoppers, along with accent lighting In addition, each serving area now has the capability to do action that highlights the products and vibrant lights to match the station-style cooking with state-of-the-art equipment. Shaun energy in the room. “All of the tools are in place to keep the store is eager to showcase the culinary team in action so residents can in top-notch shape and we are ready to welcome and serve enjoy watching how their delicious food is made. He also noted our shoppers,” he explained. that the renovations increased seating from 88 to 130 people.

The makeover is complete! The Woodcrest Villa (WCV) Marketplace held a grand opening in early October and all of the good stuff is back! Whoopie pies, mini bread loaves, fruit pies, apple dumplings, iced brownies and sticky buns enticed the crowd of residents and Back and staff who were on hand to celebrate and shop. In addition to the sweet treats from Pies Galore, new displays revealed standard items, fresh produce and dairy products that residents and staff Better regularly purchased from the store. “The store closed for renovations just as we moved in,” recalled Larry Brenneman. “The new store has a beautiful design and nice bright lighting and displays.” Marilyn Beardslee chimed in that than Ever because so many people missed the store during the renovations, they were overwhelmingly happy to have it open again.

The Makeover According to store manager Nick Picciano, one of the biggest improvements to the store is behind the scenes. Nick and his is Complete! crew of 46 resident volunteers now have an on-site stock room. Before the renovations, store items were stocked and located

2 | WINTER 2017 A Publication of Mennonite Home Communities WINTER 2017 | 3 Elias Groff has always kept Mennonite Home (MH) close to his heart; in fact it seems to run in his family. Between 1942 and 1975, his father was on the Mennonite Home Board of Directors as a Trustee. For 12 of those years What’s New in Wellness? he served as the Treasurer. Actually, both of Elias’ parents The Wellness Team is excited to partner with residents and fellow team members volunteered at MH in different ways long before they decided to create a comprehensive program that enhances the overall wellbeing of residents. to move in as residents. That commitment to volunteering Over the past few months, new group the positivity of aging today . . . and give continued for the duration of their lives. fitness classes have been added to the as many older adults as possible the schedule and pool hours have expanded means to experience wellness activities Elias was one of nine to include Thursday evening and Saturday and exercise in a safe, supportive children, born and Elias really has a hours. Residents have been invited environment.” Individual communities raised in Lancaster to bring their children and grandchildren are free to plan their own events around County. His current heart of servitude to use our beautiful, state-of-the-art the week’s theme, which was “Ignite residence is about amenities as a way of promoting healthy Your Passion.” Both Woodcrest Villa 300 feet from his and a passion to lifestyle practices and encouraging fun, and Mennonite Home celebrated with childhood home. follow it through. quality time among families. A resident events such as an outdoor bonfire He enjoyed farming Wellness Committee was created which with marshmallow roasting and music, and raising cattle and generated a number of new programs that a resident hobby fair, a group service chickens before joining Mennonite Home’s facilities are being offered more frequently. A terrific project, an indoor scavenger hunt, department in 1992. In the early days of his career here, example was the Active Aging Week a resident talent show and a healthy food he still kept the farm running! In 2011, he retired from Celebration held the last week of tasting event. The Wellness Team is so Mennonite Home and immediately returned as a volunteer. September. The International Council excited for the enthusiasm around the of Active Aging sets the dates and theme current program and looks forward to Elias really has a heart of servitude and a passion to follow for the week, which is intended to “call continuing to grow the program to make our it through. Elias has shared his enthusiasm with many attention to and wholeheartedly celebrate community the best place to live and work. residents who use wheelchairs as he escorts them to their physical therapy or beauty shop appointments. He says that he “loves the exercise and the opportunity to meet people.” Although he is scheduled to volunteer twice a week, he also fills in whenever there is a need. He always seems to go the extra mile. When residents or fellow volunteers who he has befriended become ill, Elias manages to brighten their spirits with visits, cards and flowers.

Besides helping at Mennonite Home, Elias enjoys traveling and hunting. He and his first wife Verna had four children (two boys and two girls) and they traveled extensively until her death in 1991. He then married Mary and they had two VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT daughters. He and Mary continued to travel until her death in 2012. A few of the places he has visited include Europe, the Holy Lands, Egypt, Alaska, Hawaii and Israel. He also loves to go bow hunting and enjoys visiting his son and Elias Groff son-in-law’s cabin in Juniata County. He says, “Whenever I have the opportunity, I’ll be ready to go!” Gardening, both Fondness for vegetables and flowers, and hiking are also two of his hobbies. But his 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren are Mennonite Home the most important part of his life. Runs in the Family Mennonite Home is pleased to recognize and thank Woodcrest Villa residents enjoy making smores Elias for his devotion and commitment as one of our (bottom and second from the top photos) very special volunteers. and participate in a service project (top photo) during Active Aging Week. 4 || SUMMERWINTER 20172017 WINTER 2017 | 5 HOME FOR LIFE: A Letter from Annual Report 2017 The Board Chairperson Many Ways to Help

As our organization strives to enrich the lives a new 39-unit apartment building at Woodcrest I have recently been blessed to Mennonite Home of residents, staff and community at Mennonite Villa. Both projects will begin in early 2018. spend August 31-September 8, Communities has been Home Communities, I feel blessed. Residents 2017 in short-term rehabilitation blessed by the gifts are engaged in many ways at Mennonite Home Mennonite Home continues to be blessed with in Wissler Run at Mennonite of many individuals and Woodcrest Villa creating a vibrant strong occupancy, interest in our services and Home Communities (MHC) and organizations. atmosphere at both campuses. Staff continues a solid financial foundation. We are blessed after bilateral knee replacement These gifts fund our to faithfully deliver high-quality care and services. by the many people who faithfully volunteer surgery. I was welcomed into Benevolent Care We have hosted several community events as well as those who give generously of their a sparkling clean, bright, program, which provides in the VIVA Centre. finances so we can continue to fulfill our mission semi-private room with a calming needed resources for to be a home for life for residents who exhaust garden view by attentive, residents with limited We also continue to look for ways to better serve their resources. knowledgeable personnel who our residents through renovations and building. financial means. The Foxglove and Gardenia villas were completed and residents I am grateful to the board for engaging in strategic planning this identified themselves and their We as a Board are have moved in. Boyers Run in Personal Care and the Garden fall. Significant changes are occurring in healthcare and we are role in my care. Although it was Labor Day weekend, I received committed to creatively cover the $3.3 million difference Cafe and Bluebird Inn at Woodcrest Villa were renovated— working hard to respond appropriately. We will continue to be physical and occupational therapy daily and had access to between government reimbursements and the costs all to enhance the resident experience. A tennis/pickleball court faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us and look forward anything I needed from day one. of providing that care. Gifts to our Benevolent Care has also been added at Woodcrest Villa. to a great 2018. Thanks for your support. program help offset these differences. Eating meals with my fellow 18 rehabilitation partners and hearing Plans are nearing completion for Coopers Run Personal Care about their experiences enhanced my stay. Breakfast always The Golf outing, the Extraordinary Give, our Annual room renovations and the construction of Pheasant Pointe, included fresh fruit. We also enjoyed a late summer picnic lunch Campaign, Monthly gifts, Memorial/Honor gifts, estate John D. Sauder, NHA outdoors with grilled burgers and hot dogs for staff and residents. planning and bequests are some of the different ways President, Mennonite Home Communities to give. Gifts in your will and gifts of retirement plan I was able to rehab successfully for one week and then my funds are particularly important giving mechanisms. therapists made a home visit to be sure I was ready to climb Greg Pierce and our development associates continue The Mennonite Home Statement of Operations for the year ending June 30, 2017 and descend 14 steps upstairs to my farmhouse bedroom, get to create new initiatives for giving. They are also RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE: out of my bed easily, enter and exit my shower easily and have knowledgeable about the most tax beneficial methods Gross billings for room, board and ancillary services $46.924.429 an armchair that I could get into and out of for meals. I passed of giving. Amount written off for required contractual allowances and inability of some residents to pay (4,675,852) all these tests and went home for in-home rehab followed by NET RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE 42,248,577 one month of outpatient therapy. “Joy of Giving” continues to be our theme. Thank you for your support of the Mennonite Home Communities. Pennsylvania nursing home assessment 613,714 Due to the generous giving of many to MHC over the past 114 Net assets released from restrictions 1,647 years, all of these services are available to residents and based Other revenue 526,229 on my first-hand experience, I am extremely grateful for MHC’s With Sincere Thanks, TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 43,390,167 part in my recovery. Roy Bomberger Jr. OPERATING EXPENSES: Chairperson, May MHC be like a tree planted by the water . . . its leaves are Salary, wages and outside services 17,750,731 Development Committee Payroll taxes and employee benefits 5,334,535 always green. (Jeremiah 17:8) Food, medical supplies and other expenses 10,429,276 Pennsylvania nursing home assessment 480,566 Depreciation and interest 8,988,310 With sincere thanks for

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 42,983,418 all gifts of support for MHC, OPERATING INCOME 406,749 Patricia Y. Leaman MHC Board Chairperson OTHER INCOME: Unrestricted contributions 275,410 Investment income (Realized and unrealized) 3,903,914 Create a lasting legacy Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements (420,420) by supporting Mennonite Home through your estate and/or your will. Call Greg Pierce at

REVENUE IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES $4,165,653 717-390-4903 to learn more.

6 | WINTER 2017 WINTER 2017 | 7 Monica Jakubowski Pauline Metzler Dwight & Jennifer Rohrer Carol Lynne Thomas HOME FOR LIFE: Ginny Johnson Philip & Sue Metzler John & Pat Rohrer Bernard Thome Robert Johnstone Shaun Metzler Paul & Denise Rossi Alice Thompson Benevolent Care Donors Anna Mae Kauffman Harvey & Ronnie Meyer Arline Rottmund William Thoner Betty Kauffman Clifford & Joyce Miller LuAnn Royer Tony & Christine Traini Ken & Chartheleda Kauffman David & Beth Miller Terry & Nan Rush Donald & Shirley Uhazie Mennonite Home Communities is committed to providing high-quality, loving care for our residents, regardless of their financial Lewis & Gloria Kauffman Gloria Miller Chris Russell Doris Urey limitations. We use the phrase Benevolent Care to describe the gift of uncompensated care and the donations that support this care. Nelda Kauffman Martin & Ferne Miller Peter & Diana Ryckman Larry Vail Richard & Dorothy Kauffman Penny Miller Bruce & Barbara Ryder Beverly Wagaman Our Benevolent Care Policy assures residents the same high level of care, with complete confidentiality to protect their dignity. Carolyn Killian Roger Miller & Janet Woodcock Jim Sabatino Marguerite Walters Irene Kimball Vera Miller Elizabeth Sabatino-Cook Ronald & Beverly Walton DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 Donald & Barbara King Diane Mitchell Suzanne Sabellico Marguerite Walz Lee & Kris Kinsey Dr. & Mrs. Albert Mitrotz Gerald & Judith Safranski Mark Ward Donald & Joan Kirchner Dorothy Moran David & Linda Sakaluk Rosalyn Ward Mary Adams Marc & Connie Buckwalter Leslie Evans Kris Hacker Yvonne Kline Daniel & Mary Morrison Esther Sangrey Glenn & Urbana Warfel Jeffrey & Gail Alexander Sarah Bullock Lucy Eyster Doris Hain J. Nelson & Marie Kling Jeanne Mowrer Jay & Sharon Sangrey Rose Ann Wassell David & Alice Anderman Orpha Burkholder Norman & Nancy Falk Florence Hallman Eugene & Alice Klumpp Thomas & Linda Mullen John & Rose Sauder Helen (Wickie) Weaver Dr. Thomas & Barbara Anderson William Bush Andrew & Betty Farkas Fred Hamor James & Gloria Knittle Virginia Mullin Patricia Sawyer Leroy Weaver Franklin & Phyllis Armacost J. Milton Byers Faith Fast Robert & Margaret Hannum John Krady Clay & Hilma Mumma Barbara Saylor Richard & Cindy Weaver Ron Arris Mary Louise Caldwell Thomas & Anne Fessenden Bill & Joy Harmount Harold & Joanne Krall George & *Inge Murphy Ronald & Mary Schaefer Glenn & Lucy Weber Jean Aspril Don Carper E. O’Rean Fiedler Judy Harnly Wanda Krall Abner Musser III Russ Scherer Patricia Weber Deborah Ault Catherine Carriero Ruth Fiedler Brian & Heather Harris Thomas & Sandra Krantz Andrew & Kay Myers Peggy Schneebeli Harry & Barbara Webster Albert & Ruth Avery Carol Carruthers Edith Fischer Dale & Sharon Hartsough Jim & Liz Kreider Bonnie Myers Bill & Kay Schotta Joseph & Sandra Weidel Barry & Virginia Badger David Cassel Elsie Fischer Anna Lee Harvey Phyllis Kreider Grace Myers Scott & Allison Schucker John & Barbara Weidman George & Dian Bagley Herbert Cassel Levi Fisher Malcolm Haverstick & Family Arthur & Susan Kress Lloyd & Martha Myers Jere & Renee Schuler Penn Weidman Dennis Bailey J. Clayton & Dorothy B Charles Dennis & Shirley Fitzsimmons Mary Haverstick June Kunkelman John & Frances Namara Jane Sheckard Leslie Weik Jay Banzhoff Jefferson & Leona Charles Paul & Barbara Flexer Nancy Heagy Dwight & Gwen Landis George & Martha Nardacci Erma Shelly Jason Weimer *Eugene & Nancy Bare Steven & Carol Ann Cherry Joseph & Barbara Forrey Craig & Barbara Heckman Sharon Landis Jack & Hazel Nauffts Jean Shelly Robert & Mary Weirich Jo Barr Rev. & Mrs. William Cherry Martha Forwood Beverly Heeter & Family Carolyn Leach Ron & Janet Neumar Mary Shelton Dr. Albert & Cecelia Weiss Carroll Barton Robert Coley Louise Franze Paul & Delphine Heimer Jr. Clair & Charlene Leaman *Clarence “Skip” & Phyllis Newcomer Elmer Shertzer Sandra Wenger Josh & Stacy Bashore-Steury Lawrence & Linda Conley Jerre & Darlene Frey Mark Heisey Harold & Patricia Leaman Joan Nicholson Richard & Violet Shoemaker George & Patricia Werner James & Linda Bear Noel & Ursula Connaughton Jim & Dorothy Fricke Nancy Henry Ivan & Mary Ellen Leaman Blake Nicholson, Jr. James & Nancy Shope James & Sylvia Wert Ken & Wilma Beard Kimberly Contino Robert & Julia Fricke Cynthia Herr Paul & Erma Leaman Dave Norman Robert Siegler Harry & Alma West Marilyn Beardslee Robert Cook Friends of Arthur Bracken Cleo & Mary Ann Hershey James & Joy Leber Lee & Ann Ober John & Evelyn Sigman Harry & Barbara West Carl & Yvonne Beck *John Cooper at Precision Forms John Hershey Stewart Leeder Mary O’Connor Bill & Judy Silverstein Paul & Judy Westcott Ronald & Joan Beck Beatrice Cox John & Rhonda Fry J. Robert & Evelyn Hess Howard & Shirley Lengel Richard Olson Sandra Simione Michael Wetherhold Dan Becker Barbara Cross John Fueller Jack & Sandy Hess Betty Lentz Herbert Oresky Velva Slusar William & Jacqueline Whare Don & Anita Beidler Jesus & Miriam Cruz Edward & Linda Fuller John & Cheryl Hess David & Helen Leonard Matt Orme Barbara Smith Kenneth Whitney David Bell Richard & Loris Cunningham Michael & Jean Gallagher Larry & Janet Hess Katherine Leser Janice Osborne Dorothy Mowery Smith Sandra Wilson Margaret Berkheimer Marti Cunnion Bill & Kitt Gamber Luke & Dot Hess Alan Levine John Osborne Patricia Smith Gloria Wissler Gloria Beyerle Joan Cutaiar Rick & Jane Gamble Merv & Nora Hess Arthur Levine Dennis & Kathy Penny Peggy Ann Snader Colin & Susan Witmer Jordan & Jennifer Bicher Herbert Daly Jr. James & Martha Garber Roy & Brenda Hess Janet Lloyd Dean & Kim Peters *Marian Snavely Gregg & Cathy Witmer Sylvia Blust Lucy Davis Dorothy Gard Dorothy Heyser John & Aileen Longenecker Lauretta Phillips Alice Snyder Jean Witmer Martha Jane Bomberger Albert & Sandy Day Beth Gardner Janet High Susan Luek Greg & Lynn Pierce Carl Spangler Arlene Wolf Roy & Evelyn Bomberger Jr. Carl & Nancy Denlinger Verna Gaul Tom & Anna Hipple, Jr. Philip & Charlotte Lynch Joel Piperberg Dr. James & Carol Spicher Susan Wolf Darren Bowman Ed Denlinger William & Patricia Geist Linda Hodecker Robert Manning Walter Pogue Doris St. John Jan & Nancy Wolgamuth Daniel & Joan Boyle Mark & Kathy Denlinger Jr. Raymond & Betty Gerhart Melissa Hoffman Greg & Kathy Markward Joyce Poukish Shirley Stake Jay & Anita Wolgemuth Art & *Marianne Bracken Harold Dietrich Dick & Janet Gibney Jane Hooley Frank & Mary Marston Bernice Quay Jim & Shirley Stauffer Justin & Lavonne Wolgemuth Nancy Bradley Tom Dietrich Ronald & Janet Gigl Jacob & Sandra Hoover Clayton Martin Jr. Anna Rakoczy Les Stauffer Jr. Alpha Yoder Mary Jane Brandt Bill & Debra Dochat Robert & Mary Anne Gochnauer Robin Horner Elvin & Laverne Martin Dr. Wayne Ranck Carolyn Steedle Linda Yoder Robert Brandt Richard & Bettie Dolan Dennis & Nancy Good Robert Horting Gladys Martin Mark & Nancy Randall Marion Stehman Titus & Charlotte Yoder Barbara Breneman William & Betty Donley John & Phoebe Good Burnell & Joan Hostetter Mary Martin Ken & Patricia Rankin Dennis & Connie Stichter Michael & Virginia Young Joseph & M.S. Breneman James Donnelly Doug & Trish Gornall John Hostetter Robert & Nancy Martin Dr. James & Nancy Ressler Dennis Stidinger Norma Zarfoss Lynn Brenner George & Joan Dragon Rick & Diane Gornall John & Lynette Howard Ruth Martin Rene Rheault Vernon & Angela Stinebaugh Randall & Arlene Zerr Barbara Brown Randy & Miriam Durenberger Diana Gough Stacy Howell Joan Masten Elaine Rhen Phyllis Stone Woodrow Ziegler Mildred Brown Nancy Eberle Holly Graff-Culhane Edythe Huber Kenneth Mattern Harold & Karen Rhoads John & Martha Stoner Abner & Joann Zimmerman Henry & Leslie Brubaker Geraldine Ebersole Barbara Gramila Rodney & Karen Huber Edwin McConaghy Norma Rhoads Sylvia Stoner Charles & Nancy Zimmerman Luke Brubaker Richard & Kate Ebner Orpah Graybill Fred & Bonnie Hughes James & Diane McCoy Don & Leslie Rice David Strong Melvin & *Mabel Zimmerman Millie Brubaker James & Millie Eby Jonathan & Elizabeth Griffiths Albert & Elizabeth Huizing Malvina McCreight Gerald & Barbara Sue Richardson Elaine Strong Michael & Barbara Zimmerman Peter & Margaret Brubaker Marie Eck Ella Groff Peter & Barbara Hunsberger Carl McElheny James & Susan Richter David & Margie Stumpf Raymond & Phyllis Zimmerman Thomas Brubaker Thorpe & Joan Ellis Mike Groff Michael & Elizabeth Hurley Laurie McKinney Howard & Bonnie Rissmiller Janet Sweigart Robert Zimmerman Robert & Margaret Bruckhart Ellen Endslow Paul Groff Debbie Huxtable & Chris Rietz Evelyn McMurray & Family Jack & Ginjr Robinson Elfriede Tangert Cynthia Zook Jean Brumbaugh Dr. & Mrs. D. Rohrer Eshleman Dennis & Peggy Grove James & Kathy Ireland Anne Meachem Bruce & Sally Rodenberger *David & Beth Terry Wilbur & Annette Bucher Ruth Espenshade Ryan Gunzenhauser Joseph & Barbara Ives Lewis Mengle Daniel & Grace Rohrer Jim & Bethany Tesche

8 | WINTER 2017 *Indicates passed away *Indicates passed away WINTER 2017 | 9 4 | WINTER 2017 HOME FOR LIFE: HOME FOR LIFE: Benevolent Care Donors 1903 Legacy Society

Both individuals and churches donate to Benevolent Care. Corporations and foundations also provide support through Golf Outing The Board of Trustees established the 1903 Legacy Society (named for the year Mennonite Home Communities was founded) to celebrate the role of philanthropy and to thank our generous donors. Sponsorships, Viva la Mile Sponsorships and in-kind gifts such as food, snacks or drink. We rely upon these gifts to support more than 75 residents of Mennonite Home and several families at Woodcrest Villa. The 1903 Legacy Society recognizes donors for one or more of the following: FOUNDATION, CORPORATION & IN-KIND GIFTS • Those who have given gifts and pledges totaling $10,000 during their lifetimes • Those who have made planned gifts DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 • Those who have designated a bequest to Mennonite Home Communities in their will, trust or retirement plan.

22nd Century Group Ettline Foods Corporation NRB USA, Inc. Tree of Life Services Anonymous - 13 Ed & Sylvia Geisler With sadness, MHC acknowledges the passing Advanced Refrigeration Everence North Group Consultants Tri-Dim Filter Corporation American Express Foundation John Gingrich of the following Members: AFLAC GCP Applied Energies Padden, Guerrini & Associates, P.C. Triangle Communications, Inc. Martha Anderman *Joyce Goldfarb Norma Aston John & Phoebe Good American Express Foundation GMP Local Union No. 36 Paul Davis Restoration Turkey Hill Dairy B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc Doris Hain Eugene Bare & Remodeling Applied Energy Partners, LLC Gordon Foods United Electric Supply & Virginia Badger Judy Harnly John Cooper Attorney Randall K. Miller Grauers Decorating Center Paul Risk Associates, Inc. Unum-Portland George & Dian Bagley Matthew & Andrea Hartzler Joyce Goldfarb Abner Musser, II B. R. Kreider & Sons, Inc HB McClure Company Philatelic Society of Lancaster J R & D Warfel Foundation Baker Tilly Philip Heesen Richard Warfel Phoenix Contract *Eugene & Nancy Bare Mark Heisey Baker Tilly Haller Enterprises Warfel Construction Company Mabel Zimmerman Pierson Law LLC Ken & Wilma Beard Herr Foods Bayada Home Health Harrisburg Area Community College Water Treatment By Design Carl & Yvonne Beck Cleo & Mary Ann Hershey Protech Mechanical Contractors Inc. Benchmark Construction Highmark Blue Shield Wayneco Benchmark Construction Merv & Nora Hess MHC celebrates the generosity RLPS Architects Blakinger Thomas, P.C. ITT Industries Holdings, Inc. Reese Engineering WCV Crafters Martha Jane Bomberger Roy & Brenda Hess of the following New Members: RGS Associates RGS Associates Roy & Evelyn Bomberger Jr. Highmark Blue Shield Bomberger’s Store J.K. Mechanical WCV Critters Bruce & Sally Rodenberger Bomberger’s Store Eugene Hoffman Anonymous Burning Hearts Community Church Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Richard F. Mula Architects, LLC Weaver Associates Inc. Ada Rohrer Bernice Hoskinson *Eugene & Nancy Bare RLPS Architects Daniel & Grace Rohrer Cardwatch Licensing Limited Karst Knoll Farms Weaver Roofing & Exteriors Fred & Bonnie Hughes B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc. Robert C. Wenger Charitable Trust Terry & Nan Rush Charles F Snyder Funeral Home Keynet Technologies LLC Williams Apothecary Albert & Elizabeth Huizing Carl & Yvonne Beck Jim Sabatino Compleat Restorations Kinsey’s Outdoors Rocky Springs Entertainment Center Witmer Waterproofing LLC Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Don & Linda Caldwell John & Rose Sauder Ross Buehler Falk & Company, LLP Betty Kauffman Marie Eck Cor Construction Services, Inc. Lancaster County Community Your Cause, LLC Trustee Barbara Saylor Lewis & Gloria Kauffman Fred & Bonnie Hughes Coustic Glo of Lehigh Valley Foundation Schaedler Yesco for Pfizer Foundation Laura Shaida Helen Keiper Keynet Technologies, LLC Lapp Electrical Services Scopos Hospitality Group Marvin & Julie Shearer Curtis Welding & Fabricating Keynet Technologies LLC Phil & Sue Metzler Land Transfer Co Inc Siemens Building Technologies Churches Richard & Violet Shoemaker D H Funk & Sons LLC J. Nelson & Marie Kling Bruce & Sally Rodenberger Velva Slusar DavCo Advertising, Inc. Latsha Davis & Mckenna, P.C. Sign-a-rama Byerland Mennonite Church Marian Kreider Daniel & Grace Rohrer Barbara Smith Lawn Crew, Inc. Simplex Grinnell East Chestnut Street Phyllis Kreider Melvin & *Mabel Zimmerman Davcon Relocation Services Dorothy Mowery Smith Mennonite Church Al Kuser Dinner Etc. M & T Bank SkirtSports Patricia Smith MH Congregational Offering Mary Jane Brandt Lancaster Mennonite Conference MAD Upcycle Soxy Feet Alice Snyder Eagle Disposal of PA, Inc Mildred Brown Mary Landis Martin Appliance & Stony Bridge Landscaping Millersville Mennonite Church Dr. James & Carol Spicher Ecolab J. Milton Byers Harold & Patricia Leaman Water Conditioning New Danville Mennonite Church Darlene Stauffer EG Stoltzfus Construction TempChek Mechanical Services Don & Linda Caldwell Paul & Erma Leaman Dennis & Connie Stichter Martin’s Draperies & Interiors The Benecon Group, Inc. Stumptown Mennonite Church William & Virginia Cherry Paul Lefever Enck Brothers Drywall Inc. Phyllis Stone Micheners Engraving Inc. WCV Spiritual Life Grace Conner Richard & Betty Leich Engle Printing & Publishing Co The Cope Company Susquehanna Valley EMS Murray Securus Congregation Offering Warren & Theodora Cook Elizabeth Logan Thermolite, Inc. James & Judy Thomas Esbenshade Farms/Mills *John Cooper M & T Bank David & Audrey Thompson Blanche Corrigan Elvin & Laverne Martin Thyssenkrupp Elevator Beatrice Cox Robert & Nancy Martin Donald & Mary Louise Wain CRELS Foundation Carl McElheny *Richard Warfel D H Funk & Sons LLC Jean McFarland Warfel Construction Company Mark & Kathy Denlinger Jr. Robert & Florence McGrath Rose Ann Wassell East Chestnut Street Philip & Sue Metzler WCV Spiritual Life Mennonite Church Gloria Miller Congregation Offering Jeanette Eby Millersville Mennonite Church Helen (Wickie) Weaver Marie Eck Virginia Mullin Glenn & Lucy Weber EG Stoltzfus Construction Clay & Hilma Mumma Robert & Mary Weirich Martha Eppley *Abner & Ellen Musser, II Harry & Alma West H. Glenn & Rachael Esbenshade Titus & Mildred Musser Williams Apothecary D. Rohrer & Mabel Eshleman Joan Nicholson Melvin & *Mabel Zimmerman Ettline Foods Corporation Blake Nicholson, Jr. Jay Frey Richard Olson Bill & Kitt Gamber Greg & Lynn Pierce Dorothy Gard Reese Engineering *Indicates passed away

10 | WINTER 2017 WINTER 2017 | 11 John Miller Geraldine Ranck HOME FOR LIFE: Diane Mitchell Dr. Wayne Ranck HOME FOR LIFE: Myles Miller Lucille Rheault Memorial Gifts Anonymous Thorpe & Joan Ellis Honor Gifts Ken & Wilma Beard Lucy Eyster Diana Gough Judy Harnly Every year many people make memorial and honor gifts for residents of Woodcrest Villa or Mennonite Home. The families can choose to place a Jake & Sandy Hoover Bev Wagaman DONATION PERIOD: Debbie Huxtable & Chris Rietz bronze , silver or gold leaf , or foundation stone , on the beautiful Tree of Life, located opposite the Chapel at Mennonite Home. Evelyn Rohrer William Thoner John Wilbur Snyder JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 Orpah Graybill Franklin & Phyllis Armacost DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 Rodney E. Miller NRB USA, Inc. Rev. Dennis Bailey Gloria Miller Greg & Lynn Pierce William & Betty Donley Evelyn Bordt* Joyce Poukish Jerre & Darlene Frey Abner Musser Harry & Evelyn Rohrer Cynthia Herr Lynn Brenner John & Frances Namara Mildred Brown Lucy Eyster Virginia “Ginny” Bailey Anna C. Brenner Daniel & Sueie Ebersole Esther King Bill & Judy Silverstein Wilbur & Annette Bucher Jean Brumbaugh Nan Rush George & Dian Bagley Andrew & Kay Myers George & Martha Nardacci Don & Barbara King Elsie & Fred Reutenauer Shirley Stake John & Rhonda Fry Greg & Lynn Pierce Barbara Brown Ken & Wilma Beard Susan Luek Lucy Eyster Ken Brubaker Edward G. Fiedler Gregory Kolb Judy Harnly Marty Thoner Sarah Bullock Landis Hershey, Harry Judy Harnly Millie Brubaker Ruth Fiedler George & Dian Bagley Greg & Lynn Pierce Catherine Carriero Lucy Eyster Jeanne Sabatino Hershey & Rosanna Arthur Levine Ginjr Robinson Thorpe & Joanne Ellis Bev Wagaman Elizabeth Sabatino-Cook Hershey Kreider Philip & Charlotte Lynch Violet Bush Arthur “Skip” Field Verna Krady Doug & Trish Gornall Jay Banzhoff John L. Myers Jim & Liz Kreider Joan Masten Patricia Barton William Bush John Krady Mary Scherer Rick & Diane Gornall Bonnie Myers Doris St. John Carroll Barton GMP Local Union No.36 Russ Scherer Monica Jakubowski Dorothy Byers Fay Kreiser Sarah Horting Dale & Sharon Hartsough Evelyn McMurray for Tudy, John (Jack) Hallman Harold & Karen Rhoads Lloyd C. Myers Robert Horting The American Flag Julia Bear J. Milton Byers John Hershey Edna Shaiebly Kevin, Peggy & Mike ITT Industries Holdings, Inc. Florence Hallman Jane L. Hooley Gerald Richardson James & Linda Bear John & Lydia Landis Bill & Debra Dochat Lewis Mengle, Rene Rheault, J. Nelson Kling Ginny Chambers Jay & Sharon Sangrey Virginia Heil Rosalyn “Roz” Nace Jim Sabatino, Larry Vail, Harold Barry & Virginia Badger The Staff at Landis Run Nancy Bell Dorothy Heyser David & Margie Stumpf Peter & Diana Ryckman Roy & Edna Shaiebly Deborah Ault Leslie Evans Dietrich & Fred Hamor Jim & Martha Garber Peter & Diana Ryckman David Bell Glenn & Urbana Warfel David & Beth Miller Mary Cipoletti Nancy Henry Edna Marcantonio Norma Zarfoss Dave Norman Merv & Nora Hess Roger Miller & Janet Woodcock LaVerne Styk Norman Bender Lucy Eyster Mary Martin Michael & Barbara Zimmerman Jane Shelly Dick Olson Dwight & Gwen Landis Karen Nauman Jo Barr Elaine Rhen Linda Mae Brown Finn Harold & Joanne Krall William Thoner Arthur Levine Marian Clothier Arlene Heisey Susan McCloskey Lucy Eyster Harry & Barbara Webster Shaun & *Michele Metzler Mildred Brown Wanda Krall Janet Sweigart Stewart Beyerle Jim & Millie Eby Howard & Bonnie Rissmiller Robert Siegler Martin & Ferne Miller Mary Neff David & Linda Sakaluk Dick Trussel John & Lynette Howard Gloria Beyerle Barbara Fisher Greg & Lynn Pierce Jack Cooper Louis McCreight James & Susan Richter David Bell Bob & Corrine Heisey Peter & Diana Ryckman Terry & Nan Rush Greg & Lynn Pierce Ken & Wilma Beard WCV Receptionists Marianne Bracken American Express Glenn & Lucy Weber Levi Fisher Clarence “Skip” Newcomer Nan Tshudy Ken & Wilma Beard Mark Heisey Barbara Brown Peter & Diana Ryckman Alice Crouse Ken & Wilma Beard Richard & Kate Ebner Betty Forwood Florence Hallman Bev Wagaman Florence Miller Edwin McConaghy Sarah Bullock Daniel & Barb Witmer Friends of Arthur Bracken Martha Forwood Frances H. Heisey Judy Harnly Diane Mitchell J. Richard Warfel Gregg & Cathy Witmer from Precision Forms 22nd Century Group Doris St. John Lucy Eyster Ed Davis Charles F. Snyder David & Alice Anderman Dick & Janet Gibney Funeral Home Dinner, Etc. Jim & Dorothy Fricke *Myles Miller’s 100th Lucy Eyster Hazel McElheny Ken & Wilma Beard Florence Hallman James & Gloria Knittle, Jr. Robert & Julia Fricke Birthday Peter & Diana Ryckman Carl McElheny Jon & Betsy Griffiths Jay & Anita Wolgemuth Esther Gebhard Dennis & Kathy Penny Dennis & Peggy Grove Arthur Levine Clay & Hilma Mumma Doris Hain Judy Harnly Charles & Nancy Zimmerman Joe & Sandy Weidel, Jr. Bernie McFarland Herbert Shelly Florence Hallman Malcolm Haverstick— Dorothy Moran Ken & Wilma Beard Bert Daly, Jr. April L. 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Proseus Carolyn Leach Rodney & Karen Huber Jack & Ginjr Robinson Neil DeVos Joseph & Barbara Ives Marian Snavely Mary Jane Hackman John & Martha Stoner John Wolf John & Pat Rohrer George & Dian Bagley Gerald & Judith Safranski Marilyn Beardslee Carol Carruthers Susan Wolf Suzanne Sabellico Daniel & Mary Morrison Elizabeth Kauffman Lucy Eyster Joseph & Barbara Forrey Cesare “Che” Puglisi Betty Kauffman Virginia Wolf Naomi Erb Breneman Patricia DiSciorio Ronald & Janet Gigl Harrisburg Area Community Charles & Addie Snyder Richard & Dorothy Kauffman Arthur Levine Anonymous Brothers & Sisters - Beverly, Clayton Martin, Jr. College Lucy Eyster Franklin, Pearl, Shirley Mark & Nancy Randall John & Margaret Keene & “Skip” Scott & Allison Schucker Dennis & Nancy Good Donald & Shirley Uhazie Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting our donors. Please inform Kim Peters, MHC Development Department, 12 | WINTER 2017 at 717-390-4105, of any corrections, omissions or errors. WINTER 2017 | 13 Phil and Sue Metzler moved into their Romarin Place Villa in January of 2015. That spring they discovered one small, but important-to-them element missing from the Woodcrest Villa (WCV) campus - a regulation bocce court. Phil shared his desire for a court with WCV leadership because he knew others would also enjoy playing the sport. Leadership agreed and a new court was included as part of the VIVA Centre. Phil was also happy to lend his financial support to the project through a generous donation.

Since the court opened, Phil’s prediction has come to pass. Many people throughout the community enjoy playing bocce. Fitness Instructor Kathy Eberly helps to organize players VIVA la Mile Grows in Second Year! routinely and fellow residents Rich and Vi Shoemaker also enjoy helping out. For the second straight year, Woodcrest Villa in different age groups as well as top staff members hosted a one mile walk/run the same day as the and top residents. After seeing residents happily participating in bocce games, Explore Retirement Living Open House in October. Phil saw another opportunity—courtside seats and umbrellas The male winner was Jay McMillan in 5:43, a new for protection from the sun. Once again, Phil contributed funds This year, more than 100 people participated, course record, and the female winner was April High to help make the bocce experience an even more enjoyable one. raising close to $3,000 for Benevolent Care. The race in 7:22. Top male resident was Lew Kauffman in Thanks in part to Phil’s efforts, bocce has become a wonderful was also made possible by the extraordinary efforts 14:15 and female was Sally Rodenberger in 14:37. social event that has had a positive impact on the community of close to 30 volunteers who made the event run smoothly Fastest male employee was David Jachimowicz in 8:34 and as nearly 20 people enjoy the exercise, challenge and the and safely. Awards were given to the fastest participants female was Pamela Stuttler in 11:08. socialization that comes from organized play. Photography donated by: Anthony Kham Phil and Sue’s love of the VIVA Centre extends to also taking exercise classes, swimming and playing water volleyball.

They initially became interested in WCV after their daughter Spirit of Giving: encouraged them to consider moving from their original retirement location on the eastern shore of Maryland during the summer and Florida in the winter (which is where Phil developed his love of bocce). Three of their five children live in the Lancaster area.

Phil & Sue Having lived much of their lives in Lancaster, Phil and Sue also happened to be quite familiar with WCV through years of visiting his aunt and uncle, Ginnie and Paul Diller, who lived in an Metzler apartment here. The Metzlers actively started their search in 2013 and were elated to discover WCV was building villas in 2014. The location directly across the street from the Lancaster NEXT YEAR’S EVENT WILL BE OCTOBER 20, 2018! General Health Suburban Outpatient Pavilion was also a definite plus in their considerations as they liked the idea of being close to quality healthcare.

Since moving to WCV, Phil and Sue have made lots of friends, gotten involved in various activities and joined the 1903 Legacy Society. The 1903 Legacy Society is an opportunity for donors to support residents who rely upon Benevolent Care after outliving their own resources. Additionally, the Metzlers are also considering other ways to support WCV such as through the donation of a life insurance policy. After seeing the good that can come from sharing his gifts, Phil encourages others to consider how they can support Benevolent Care now or in the future. 12 | WINTER 2017 WINTER 2017 | 13 14 | WINTER 2017 WINTER 2017 | 15 Mennonite Home Communities NONPROFIT ORG 1520 Harrisburg Pike U.S. POSTAGE Lancaster, PA 17601 PAID www.mennonitehome.org LANCASTER, PA PERMIT NO. 229 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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