Providing a Full Life for Those We Serve “

NNEWSLETTEREWSLETTER OFOF MMOUNTOUNT OLIVETOLIVET ROLLINGROLLING AACRESCRES Offering care care and and services services for for people people with with developmental intellectual and and other other disabilitiesdisabilities FALL 2017 Providing a Full Life for Those We Serve “. . . realizing a quality of life valued by society” Over 130 people served at Mount Olivet Roll- ing Acres live comfortably in community homes throughout the western suburbs. Staff members care for them under the core value that adorns the office wall: “Providing persons with intellectual and other disabilities the care and services so they realize a quality of life valued by society.” The MOUNT OLIVET HOMEs’ aU x ILIary resources needed to accomplish that goal come We hope you can join in this event from two primary sources: county, state, and Thursday, October 26, 5:00 p.m. federal funding—which, according to Stephanie at the Golden Valley Country Club. Kohl, therapeutic services program director, “meets basic care needs”—and support from FEATURING: generous donors. So, if a ramp allows clients in Silent/Live Auction | Games of Chance wheelchairs to access a house, additional funds Musical Entertainment | Donation Appeal may be necessary to ramp the backyard. Or, Staff member Stephanie Kohl and Tali move if a resident is technically able to walk down PROCEEDS FROMThursday, THIS October BENEFIT 26, 2017 WILL SUPPORT from the deck to the backyard of her home stairs—even though he’s unsteady—additional MountGolden Valley Olivet Country Home Club thanks to a ramp. GalaMount Olivet Careview Home gifts may be needed to make a stair lift avail- 5:00 PM rECEPTION 7:00Mount PM DINNE Olivet rDay & PServicesrOGraM able. And supplemental equipment—like computers—or resources for EarlyMount bird tickets Olivet purchased Rolling by Oct Acres 15 – $95 outings that spur clients’ creativity and enjoyment often come from loyal supporters. Tickets purchased after Oct 15 – $105 Stephanie talks about a person-centered approach at Rolling Acres: “We ask, ‘What OnlineRSVP registrationonline at www.mtolivet.org/MOHAgala and bidding for this event at orhttp://www.mtolivet.org/upcoming-events/ by calling Katie Shepherd 612.767.2256 does the individual need the provider to offer?’”That means the Rolling Acres staff mount-olivet-homes-auxiliary-gala works very hard to acquire what seems like or call Katie Shepherd at 612.767.2256 basic equipment, while planning events Golf Scramble Raises $110,000! Early bird tickets purchased by October 15 – $95 and providing experiences that bring joy to THANK YOU, DONORS! Tickets Purchased after October 15 –$105 clients’ lives. Sometimes it’s an investment in Live auction will feature trips to Colorado, Orlando, a the community home; sometimes it’s a small, Gopher football package, gourmet dinners, and more. simple project that illuminates a client’s special talents and interests. INSIDE THIS ISSUE A tour of the community homes pres- 2016 Annual Report...... 2-3 ents a long list of examples—not in the strictest terms needs, but highly desired Rolling Acres Golf Scramble...... 4-5 equipment and experiences that provide “a Memorials and Gifts...... 6 quality of life that is valued by society.” Britney Sauer Leaves a Legacy...... 6 At our home in Victoria, nicely fur- Providing a Full Life, continued...... 7 nished with comfortable couches and a big From the Director of Development...... 8 dining table, everyone is ambulatory, but one Committee chair Aaron Youngdahl VocalEssence Holiday Concert...... 8 Continued on page 7 with committee member Kim Kelsey

WWW.MTOLIVETROLLINGACRES.ORG FALL 2017 1 2013 ANNUAL REPORT Mount Olivet Rolling Acres 2016 Annual Report Mount Olivet Rolling Acres

Financials Staff member Rachel reading to Erin McGregor—a special place for families of returning veterans SOURCE OF FUNDS Government Funding 94.86% $20,904,788 Contributions 3.73% $822,294 Special Events 0.73% $160,981 Investment Income 0.53% $117,732 Miscellaneous 0.15% $32,640 Total Income 100.00% $22,038,435 EXPENSES

Program Expenses 66.64% $15,247,601 Discover Summer camp for youth on the autism spectrum Show Stoppers performs at various events. Payroll, Taxes, Fringes 10.25% $2,344,882 Administrative Expenses 9.75% $2,229,920 Property Expenses 5.53% $1,265,556 Maintenance & Laundry 4.48% $1,024,854 Dietary 2.92% $667,833 Special Costs 0.43% $98,715 Total Expenses 100.00% $22,879,361 Net Income (Loss) ($840,926)

The loss in 2016 was due to the expansion into clinical mental health services. Launched in 2015, case loads and staffing were increased in 2016. The insurance industry and the state Creative writing class At McGregor Medicare system does not provide sufficient funding for this type of service. In September 2016 this service was discontinued.

2017 Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Board of Directors: Mary Anderson, Pastor Steve Cornils, Bruce Ensrud, Carol Johnson, Bruce Kobs, Board Chair Pastor David Lose, Pamela Miller, Elizabeth Psihos, Chris Rud, James Strommen, Kris Teigen, Susan Wilcox. Glee Club—a great favorite for participants and audiences

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2016 President and Board Chair

Tracy Murphy David Lose Annual Report

Golf Scramble chair Aaron Youngdahl Key decisions and big change impacted 2016, all made toward the goal McGregor—a special place for families of returning veterans with resident Mallory of strengthening our service to and care for persons with intellectual and other disabilities. We closed our home health and clinical services depart- ments. Both decisions were difficult, but necessary to protect long-term viability. We also opened residential home programs at Jan View, Lotus View, and Valley High, moving 14 clients from our Victoria Campus. Through all this change, we preserved our person-centered, quality care. We continue to be proud of the services we offer our clients and residents through our residential, in-home, and adult day services programs, as well as case management, summer camps for youth on the autism spectrum, respite care, crisis care, and McGregor Cabins. Highlights include: • Cared for 136 people in our long-term residential programs at 33 Mary and staff member Sandy at community homes Show Stoppers performs at various events. the Togetherness Celebration • Provided crisis intervention services for 510 individuals through our Metro Crisis Coordination Program • Provided 25 psychiatric consultations for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities that are supported through our Metro Crisis Coordination Program • Implemented the use of MyEvolve electronic client files software for all of the Metro Crisis Coordination Program, and began implementation for residential service programs • Began providing contracted case management services for Hennepin County, ending the year with 73 clients and a team of four case man- agers and one director • Supported 30 clients and their families by providing 807 bed days of extended weekend respite care • Provided educational, recreational, and social opportunities for 29 At McGregor Discover Summer camp adults in our adult day services program • Enriched the lives of 24 children in our Discover Summer camp for youth with autism spectrum disorder; seven of them attended all six weeks • Trained 650 employees internally and over 750 individuals associated with external agency/groups • Set a fundraising record thanks to the generosity of individual donors, corporations, and foundations who gave annual gifts, grants, corporate support, and estate gifts. We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our families, supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff, who helped us serve and enhance the lives of our clients.

Glee Club—a great favorite for participants and audiences Nancy on the deck at Sherwood Tracy Murphy, president Pastor David Lose, board chair

WWW.HomesM TOLIVETROLLINGACRES.ORGwith Heart FALLFALL 2017 2017 3 Mark Beese Bill McReavy Gary Wiese Chad Bidou Brett McReavy Sandy Wiese Golf Supporters 2017 Andrea Blair Paul Medin Darcy Winter David Blue Peter Medin Larry Youngstedt Thank You, Donors! John Boerboon Pam Miller Aaron Zabel Andrew Brainerd Russ Miller Clint Zellman BENEFACTORS Waconia Pharmacy Emily Brainerd Ross Nelson Jon Zerull Data Center Systems, Inc. Dave & Kara Walter Matt Brietbach Mark Nolta Mike Zipoy Geritom Medical, Inc. Washburn-McReavy Craig Budolfson Eric Ollerman WINNING TEAMS Kraus-Anderson Gary & Launa Wert Joel Carlson Steve Orth Culver’s Restaurant – 1ST PLACE NET Construction Co. Nancy Youngdahl Paul Carlsted Bret Palmer Chanhassen Dan Grote, Peter Warner, Tim Carstens Bob Pearson TITANIUM GOLF GIFTS Culver’s Restaurant – Doug Warner, Jon Hoffman Castro Family Foundation David & Katherine Aafedt Chaska Jed Cheney Mark Peterson 2ND PLACE NET Jeannine Rivet & Matthew Aafedt Dan Cole Wally Cisewski Tom Piccione Michael Reinhart, Ross Warren Herreid Douglas Affinito Deer Run Golf Club Chris Coleman Luke Piekert Mary Anderson Dockside Fish Market Aaron Cook Peter Portilla Nelson, Tom Piccione, PLATINUM Jim Fishbeck Renae Anderson & Deli Andrew Cook Rob Presthus Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. William & Barbara Arons Bruce Engelsma Brian Culver Beth Psihos 3RD PLACE NET Charlie & Kathy Vincent & Susan Barton Edina Country Club Matt Daniels Craig Pudas Doug Luick, Luke Pickert, Cunningham Mark & Karen Beese Floyd’s JoAnn deLeon Nic Puzak Clive West, Kevin Janasek KleinBank Joe Demars Paul Radosevich Andrea Blair Geritom Medical, Inc. 1ST PLACE GROSS Tom Drewiske Al Ramsey GOLD Emily & Andrew Brainerd Gina Maria’s Pizza Mark Dupont Doug Ranallo Paul Anderson, Tyler 44th Street Dental Robert Chapman Nate Hatzung Russ Dylla Michael Reinhart Simmons, David Blue, Bullis Insurance Agency Mark Dupont Gloria Hiner Luke Eichmeyer Dan Roddy Ted Waldeck Lunds & Byerlys Edina Realty Hopper’s Bar & Grill John Ellis Shane Roepke 2ND PLACE GROSS Lupient Automotive Group Luke Eichmeyer IHeartMedica Markets MMKR Group Bruce Engelsma Dave Rollins Roger Koland, Todd Wayne & Betty Fadden Jamie Engelsma Chris Rud Koland, Russ Lewis, SILVER John & Karen Flood Island View Golf Club Institute for Chiropractic Holdyn Erickson Stan Rud Derek Fausland Alton Foundation David & Cynthia Folin Rehabilitation – Betsy Stark Derek Fausland Bill Salmen 3RD PLACE GROSS Blake Bonjean Dennis & Lois Giesen Joe Senser’s Grill & Bar John Feickert Mark Sampson Kollin Schammel, Jamie Business Choice, Inc. Hugh & Kay Gilmore Kraus-Anderson Jim Fishbeck Phil Schaefer Engelsma, Shane Roepke, Bruce & Nicole Ensrud Tom Gormley Construction Co. John Flood Kollin Schammel Rob Anderson Fraser-Morris Electric Co. Trent Hogan Lafayette Club John Fox Augie Schauer Ron Haberkorn Bill Jarvis FIELD EVENT Lunds & Byerly’s Brett Geving Emily Scheevel Hatzung Insurance Tom Jensen Hugh Gilmore Josh Schultheis WINNERS Scott Hook Robert Johnson & Lutsen Mountains MEN’S LONGEST Marriott Shadow Ridge Tom Gormley Trent Shores Mark Jackson Heather Paciotti DRIVE Massage Envy Alex Greene Kyle Simmons Mount Olivet Church – Robert Kroog Spencer Langer Maynard’s Restaurant Dan Grote Tyler Simmons Men’s Breakfast Groups Wayne & Carolyn Larson Russ & Jan Michaletz Vern Hanzlik Drew Smith WOMEN’S LONGEST Roy & Cammie Nelson Russ Lewis Minneapolis Golf Club Charlie Hartwell Tom Smith DRIVE Lorraine Neuger Marie Lua Minnesota Twins Brad Harvey Marty Stanchfield Andrea Blair Steven & Stefie Orth Dick & Susan Lundell Mocha Monkey Nate Hatzung Brent Stifter MEN’S LONGEST Paul Meyer Architects, Inc. Jay Mahler Cathy Hedlof Bjorn Strommen Coffeehouse PUTT Pearson Auto Body, LLC John & Darla Marsden Neil Heinen Bob Strommen North Oaks Golf Club Aaron Cook Curtis Pearson Richard & Joyce McFarland Cory Hoeppner Jim Strommen Piper Jaffray Companies Nova Restaurant Group WOMEN’S LONGEST Pam Miller Oak 19 Fare & Refreshment Jon Hoffman Charly Templin James & Judy Strommen Jeff & Karen Moen Kyle Hogan Lazaro Versalles PUTT Youngstedts, Inc. Olympic Hills Golf Club Andrea Blair Bret Palmer Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant Trent Hogan Ken Vinee BRONZE Beth Psihos Perkins of Chaska Vicki Holinka Jason Wachtl CLOSEST TO THE Bald Eagle Erectors Nicholas Puzak Pizzeria Lola Scott Hook Ted Waldeck PIN (#6) Susan Bucknam Tom & Lynne Rendahl Red Cow Craig Huelskoetter Dave Walter Mike Zipoy James Carlson Rudy Luther Toyota Salut Bar Americain Brad Iverson Doug Warner CLOSEST TO THE Doug Jaeger Peter Warner Jerome & Linda Carlson Thomas Smith & TC Orthopedics – PIN (#16) Kevin Janasek Gary Wert Clifton Larson Allen Shelly Psyhogios-Smith Eden Prairie Charly Templin Delta Dental of Minnesota Sonus Interiors Inc. – Andrea Janssen Tom Wesely Tires Plus – Chanhassen STRAIGHTEST DRIVE Gray Plant Mooty Michael Reinhart Unhinged! Pizza Tom Jensen Clive West Bob Johnson Tim White (#15) Vern Hanzlik Stan & Christine Rud University of Minnesota – Rich Junghans Chris Wiese Tom Piccione Kennedy & Graven Jodie & Michael Stacken Les Bolstad Golf Course Tom Karnowski Joe & Donna Langer Martin Stanchfield Vandy’s Grill Paul Kelly Philip & Jo Ann Larson Todd & Sydney Taggert Victoria Rose Floral, Inc. Chad Kingbay Wayne & Carolyn Larson Pete Warner Victoria’s House Ted Kisner Marjorie McLaughlin Gary & Launa Wert Victory Links Golf Course FALL 2017 Bruce Koehler Metropolitan Mechanical Aaron Youngdahl Xcel Energy Center Homes with Heart is published three times a year Kevin Kokes Contractors, Inc. for family, friends, and supporters GOLF GIFTS IN KIND GOLFERS Roger Koland O’Keefe Cabinets, Inc. of Mount Olivet Rolling Acres. Roy & Cammie Olson 3M Championship David Aafedt Todd Koland Board President: David Lose Olympic Companies, Inc. Applebees Matthew Aafedt Bobby Kroog Rachel Contracting, LLC Barrio Edina JC Anderson Spencer Langer President: Tracy Murphy Stan & Chris Rud Bear Path Golf Club Matt Anderson Wayne Larson Editor & Director of Development: Mari Carlson Dean & Ruth Schmalz Ben Franklin Paul Anderson Russ Lewis Copy Editors, Writers & Researchers: Sonus Interiors, Inc. Bluefin Bay Resort Renae Anderson Joy Lua Jennifer Carlson, Tyler Hauser, Lynn von Hassel, Merton Strommen Bowlero Rob Anderson Doug Luick Karen Walhof Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Bill Arons Dick Lundell Sundet Foundation Golf Scramble Photographer: Bob Chapman The KNW Group – Chaska Town Course Drew Bakken Jay Mahler Lowell & Norma Zitzloff Coalition Restaurant Karen Beese Steve Marsden Graphic Design: Karen Walhof

4 FALL 2017 WWW.MTOLIVETROLLINGACRES.ORG The 2017 Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Golf Scramble netted $110,000

Mallory from Rolling Acres with golfers (l-r): Doug Jaeger, Mark Beese, Bruce Engelsma & Nic Puzak

The carts line up for the beginning of the Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Golf Scramble.

The Lupient golf team (l-r): Rich Junghans, Paul Medin, Peter Medin & Joe Demars

Golf Scramble registration

The Geritom Medical team with Pastor David Lose (center), Rolling Acres board chair (l-r): Jason Wachtl, John Feickert, Alex Greene & Drew Smith Golfers Drew Bakken & Bill McReavy The beautiful Minneapolis Golf Club

Thanks to the benefactors of the Golf Scramble: Data Center Data Center Systems team: Eric Ollerman, Hope Circle volunteering for the event (l-r): Sue Pfleider, Debbie Bowers, Systems, Geritom Medical, Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Andrea Janssen, Scott Hook & Brett Geving Kristin Welbaum, Katie Marxhausen, Diane Anderson & Kris Hawkins

HHoomesmes withwith HHearteart FALLFALL 20172017 5 Memorials and Gifts Britney Sauer Leaves a Legacy Thank You, Donors! Through Organ Donation January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017 Britney Sauer loved attending Mount Olivet ESTATE GIFTS: GIFTS IN KIND: Rolling Acres Adult Day Services (ADS). Her Lawrence Fallander Trust William Armstrong mother Susan describes her as a happy person Edwin & Edith Norberg Tom and Monica who loved music and was aware of her surround- Charitable Trust Hammersten ings, always wearing GRANTS: Luayn Ruch-Hammond Susan and Paul Sauer a big smile. Britney Fred C. and Katherine B. Meghan Sieckert Andersen Foundation was nonverbal and Jean Wallner Edina Realty Foundation used a wheelchair. Kris Waters Brenden Mann Foundation Susan recounts that Minnesota State Arts Board GIFTS: – Partners in Arts AmazonSmile it was amazing to see Beth and David Baker Britney develop re- IN MEMORY OF: Steven and Mary Bakken lationships with staff JUDY KROOK Lynn Benson Family & Friends David & Linda Borrell Britney “Britty” Sauer and especially other John and Susan Engen Bowman & Son Home nonverbal clients at Roberta Faragher Improvements ADS. “She was thriving at Rolling Acres,” Susan James and Mavis Hamann Jerome and Linda Carlson says. “We love the organization.” Maurice and Paulette Horsman Chaska Fire Department Mary and Randy Lau Relief Association When Britney died, the Sauer family decided to Douglas and Debra Lund Darcie Degrote help make the new space at Mount Olivet Rolling David and Elizabeth James Lynskey and Jane Dietl Michaelson E & J Heating & Cooling, Inc. Acres more inviting and welcoming. They designat- Lois Michaelson Bruce and Nicole Ensrud ed memorial gifts to make the ADS entrance door Paul Michaelson Carol Fristedt handicap accessible and “add more artwork that (l-r) Paul, Susan, and Ali Sauer with Bruce and Joan Peterson Mary Gosselin was colorful and bright and cheerful,” Susan says. artwork given in memory of EVELYN NOTERMANN Kiwanis Club-Chaska their daughter and sister, Britney Jo Ann Schmitz Knights of Columbus The striking floral wall hanging pictured at right Forest Lake adorns the entry area. Ron and Lori Lee Dick Lundell In addition, Susan is passionate in promot- Mildred Martinson ing organ donation. “I really, really feel strongly Gea and James Merten Pamela Miller that people served by Rolling Acres are poten- BRITNEY “BRITTY” Mark Opheim tial organ donors.” She adds, “You and I make SAUER Gilbert and Betty Pratter the choice to be an organ donor when we get Family & Friends Susan and David Reiss our driver’s license. This population never Maryam Ashtiani Rudy Luther Toyota Scion Marian Bahl Jean Hariman and gets that opportunity.” She says of her own Marilyn Bryan Larry Schanzenbach experience at Britney’s death, “Britney had the Sharon Darco Mark and Megan Skogstad opportunity to donate both kidneys, her liver, Paul and Cheryl Erickson Michael and Jodie Stacken Maurreen and Scott Morem The Langdon Inc. skin, eyes, and ovaries. Britney saved three Ronald and Cathryn Nelson Venture Bank women’s lives—a beautiful, beautiful thing. Lynn and Thomas Pahl Robert and Judy Wetley She provided many precious gifts to many Jean Rausch MATCHING GIFTS: people, and it lifted us up at a terrible time, Mary Jo Rausch Ameriprise Financial Jim and Jennifer Rogers realizing Britney could do this.” Employee Giving Campaign The Sauer family at the dedication Jill Rovner Pfizer Foundation Matching Patricia Ruble Susan is working with Gillette Children’s of the door given in memory of Britney Sauer Gifts Program Specialty Healthcare to increase awareness of Howard and Helen Sauer Thrivent/YourCause Susan and Paul Sauer organ and tissue donation for their pa- THRIVENT CHOICE: Paul and Suzanne Stordahl tient population. The words that most Steve and Janie Warner Fern Peterson Carr Maureen Elkington beautifully express her message follow: IN HONOR OF: Bruce and Nicole Ensrud CHRISTOPHER STROMMEN When there is a donor, Rick and Carol Laleman Christopher and Leslie Karen Seglem life springs from death, Neugent Erik Solie sorrow turns to hope, MERTON STROMMEN’S Mary and Michael Wollan and a terrible loss 98TH BIRTHDAY Raynard and Valborg Huglen becomes a gift. DANIEL WELDIN Susan speaks movingly of her Athena and Sheffield Priest We apologize if your name family’s experience. “Britty’s life was a Marilyn Weldin was omitted or misspelled. blessing, and her death provided gifts to Janelle and Terry Call Jennifer Carlson at Testing the new handicap accessible door at ADS Weldin-Frisch 612.821.3154 for corrections. many. We were lucky to be her family.”

6 FALL 20172017 WWW.MTOLIVETROLLINGACRES.ORGWWW.MTOLIVETROLLINGACRES.ORG Providing a Full Life, continued from page 1 person is unsteady and finds it challenging glider that accommodates wheelchairs. to walk down stairs. To make the whole It’s perhaps not strictly necessary, but home accessible to him and ensure that it is certainly pleasant to sit in your his movement is safe, a stair lift has been backyard on a lovely fall day and installed. It was purchased through life swing softly in the breeze. Safe places enhancement funds received last year. inside and outside the community Jessica O’Connor, the program coordinator home—that’s quality of life! That’s at our home in Victoria, points out that person-centered care! The Westgate glider provides a pleasant backyard experience. moving to the basement if there is threat- Do you have a favorite hobby that ening weather is crucial to everyone’s safety. brings delight to your days? One of “What if he fell going down the stairs?” the clients in Cottage 1 on the Vic- she asks. “The stair lift was necessary, we toria Campus loves to cook. With thought. It also opens up the whole house the assistance of staff members, she to that person.” wrote down her Sometimes more SCATTER JOY! favorite recipes and space is needed for put photos of those RALPH WALDO EMERSON proper care. A room creations in a scrap- may hold a bed—absolutely necessary—but book—her own recipe book! She’s Jason was all smiles getting ready to swing at best care for the person there may include very proud of her work, and it gives the piñata at his fiesta-themed birthday party. using a specialized lift to get into bed. That her great joy to look through her device requires space—so a larger room is cookbook and show it to others. actually needed. A number of the clients One of the young men in the newest on the Victoria Campus have moved into community home, Brickstone, is a fine pho- newly renovated rooms in Cottage 1 which tographer. He has staged, with the help of provide more space, making their life more staff, a photography exhibit at the Univer- comfortable and staff members’ work easier. sity of Minnesota, at which all his photos A special keyboard makes the computer That type of renovation exceeds require- sold. How exciting for him! more accessible. ments, but Rolling Acres sees it as necessary. Neither of these projects required a great And then there are all those things deal of money—but each required staff time that make life richer, more fulfilling, and brought great joy to these clients as they more pleasant for clients. That’s part of explored individual talents and shared them the “quality of life” promise in the value statement. The backyard at our home in with family and friends. Victoria, for example, has a wonderful fire “Life enhancements” is a broad category pit which clients dearly enjoy. At one time that includes a wide range of equipment, it was difficult for one person to reach experiences, and events. The ones mentioned the pit, but now a path has been put in here are only a small sampling. Some of them place, which makes the fire pit experience seem like necessities to the rest of us. Keith delights in his baseball cards. much more pleasant—a life enhancement. Some provide community experiences However, the tall fence that circles the that build relationships between house- yard needs updating. Also, much of the mates. Some help individuals experience yard needs landscaping—not an insur- the personally satisfying dimensions of mountable project, but one that is not in life. Aren’t they exactly what you want and the budget. And in this person-centered expect in your life? organization, it is a necessity for these The 2017 year-end appeal will help roommates who love spending time in the provide more life enhancements to the backyard. “The fence provides a private people served at Rolling Acres—enriching and safe environment for our clients,” their lives in both practical and wonderful Jessica says. “It’s important for us in this ways. Each gift enables Rolling Acres to house.” be more person-centered—valuing and At our home at Westgate, a ramp celebrating the gifts and interests, abilities Brad looks forward to pontooning with housemates from the deck in the backyard leads to a and possibilities, of each person. and staff during his stay at the McGregor Cabins.

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From the Director of Development Dear Friend and Supporter, Living a quality of life valued by society is our mission! Every day our dedicated staff members find ways to enrich the lives of people with intellectual and other disabilities served by Mount Olivet Rolling Acres. We strongly endorse this “person-centered approach.” Sometimes it is staff spending more time with a person on a favorite activity like creating a photo album or a personal cookbook. Sometimes it is walking to the library or driving to a sporting event or learning how to use a new computer program. Sometimes it is staff sitting with someone who just needs a little extra TLC. Often it is the little things we do that make the day for any of us, and the people we serve are no exception, so our 2017 year-end fundraising appeal will focus on support for life enhancements. After basic needs are met, activities that lift spirits, spur creativity, and connect people to the A Special Free Performance world around them have a big impact. To help make this happen, your gift of by VocalEssence any size is appreciated!! for people with intellectual disabilities Watch your mail for our year-end and their families and friends appeal. Please be generous and your gift will make a big Staff members Deb Decker (l) and Stacy Oftelie (r) Monday, December 4, 7:00 p.m. know that enjoy time with a special person on the patio. difference enhancing the lives of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church people served by Rolling Acres. There are many ways to give, so email or call our West Campus development office to discuss possibilities. Thank you in advance!! Public also invited Happy fall! Mari Carlson, Director of Development REGISTRATION REQUIRED Mount Olivet Lutheran Church & Affiliated Organizations Email Stephanie Kohl at 612.821.3150, [email protected] [email protected] or 952.474.5974 Special thanks to the Brenden Mann P.S. Please join us at the Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary Fall Gala on October 26 Foundation for their support for a fun-filled evening with great food and spectacular silent and live auctions.

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