2017 in Review The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley A Senior Living Residence

Winter 2018 Winter 2017 By Samantha Solyan, Administrator

This fall, I gladly accepted the position of Administrator of The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley and thank the Board of Trustees for placing their confidence in me. I have served the residents here at The Ridgewood for eight years, first as a personal care attendant and later as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In 2016, I attended administra- tor training for Personal Care Homes and am happy to put my education and experi- ence into practice to better serve our residents and families. This past year, we celebrated milestone events – our 15th annual Christmas Tea and Family Picnic. These events provide opportunities for residents and their families and friends to enjoy traditional gatherings. Our Chef, Vicky Pregi, and her team do an amazing job of preparing feasts for everyone to enjoy. In 2017, we also hosted our 15th annual Strawberry Festival and Auction – an event designed to attract people to our campus to enjoy its beautiful gathering spaces both indoors and out. In addition, this event raises funds to support our benevolent and unfunded care, for residents at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley that may not be able to cover all of the costs of their care during their years of residency. Since its inception, this event has been a huge success due to the support of our staff and volunteers. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers and staff. Many family members and friends of The Ridge- wood at Shenango Valley give of their time to support our many activities and events. The “Red Coaters” from UPMC support our three main events faithfully every year. As for our staff, we could not do all that we do for our residents without the dedication and commitment displayed by our staff. I am grateful for their compassion and care. In closing, I look forward to 2018 as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. We have much to be grateful for over the years and we have a bright future as we prepare to serve the next generation. I look forward to the challenge and welcome your comments and suggestions as we continually strive to provide quality services for those who make The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley “home.”

Dates to Remember 2nd Annual Calendar Tea - January 30th Sweethearts @ 90 - February 14th The 16th Annual Strawberry Festival & Auction - June 10th The 16th Annual Family Picnic - August 5th The 16th Annual Family Christmas Tea - December 9th Partners in Senior Care, Inc. - Board of Trustees Mr. Jonathan Bailey Ms. Sally Kaiser Ms. Marianne Stoneburner Mr. Robert Beach Mrs. LuAnn King Mr. Jeffrey A. Wallace Dr. Victor Colaiaco Mr. Larry A. Redfoot Atty. Terry Wheeler Mr. David D’urso Mr. Glenn Riley Mr. Chris Wright Newsletter Team Rita Clemente, Vice President of Community Outreach Samanthat Solyan, Administrator Diane O’Brien, Vice President of Charitable Giving Vicky Pregi, Chef Jennie Kather, Marketing Specialist Sarah Chosky, Activity Director Dawn Hartman, Development Specialist If you’d like to receive a copy of this newsletter via email please write to Rita Clemente at [email protected] and you will be added to our electronic mailing list. Questions or comments can also be emailed to Clemente. Residents in The News! Margaret (Maggie) Reel has lived at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley since July 2016. Margaret was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and later moved to Hermitage, PA. Margaret was married to her husband Carl Reel for 24 years. She has two children – one son and one daughter, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Margaret played the organ and piano for First Presbyterian Church of Sharon, PA for 25 years. She enjoys classical movies, music, church, and her family and dog Max.

Richard Dean Hughes is from Seneca, PA. He moved to RWSV late in 2017. During his lifetime, Richard was married three times. He has three sons with his first wife and four step children with his second wife. At the age of 12 Richard took over his family farm, milking eight cows, feeding pigs and gathering eggs all before school. Richard worked for GNL in Oil City, PA, and later for Vanhuffle Tube after they bought GNL for a total of 38 years. Richard enjoys going to the casino and dirt track racing.

Dot Mae Richards is from Hermitage, PA. Dot has been a resident since June 2017. She was married to her husband William “Bill” Richards in October of 1953 for 42 years prior to Bill’s passing. Dot and Bill had two sons and four grandchildren. Dot enjoyed working at Westinghouse in the sales department. Her husband was 3rd generation owner of Victor Printing. Dot enjoys playing cards and golf and she loved to dance in her earlier years. She has made friends at The Ridgewood and enjoys socializing with them.

Nancy Ann Wilson is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and has lived at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley for nearly three years. Nancy’s husband was Harry Wilson. Nancy and Harry have three children – two sons and a daughter, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Nancy worked for Mercer County Women’s Jail for ten years and women’s retail at Kaufman’s for many years, before becoming a stay at home mother. She volunteered for many years at a food pantry. Nancy enjoys listening to church music and, “Anything that gets me out. I like to stay busy.”

Staff in The News! DAN CONLIN, COOK

Dan Conlin is in the spotlight this year. Dan joined the team at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley in May 2017 as a fulltime cook. It didn’t take long for Dan to fall in love with the residents and he loves building rapport with each of them. Prior to working at RWSV, Dan worked as a massage therapist and Poly-stenog- rapher and he managed The Lighthouse for 10 years. Dan is from Hermitage where he lives with his 12-year-old daughter Aleena. He enjoys caring for and spending time with his daughter. When asked what he enjoyed most about his job, Dan replied, “I have learned their personal preferences, and I love cooking meals for them. Serving them is my privilege.” 3 15th Annual Christmas Tea 15th Annual Christmas Tea Thank you to these individuals, churches and businesses who generously gave monetary and in-kind donations in 2017 to benefit the residents at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley:

360 Care Mr. Ed Colt Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Ellen Johnston Ad Dimension Cottage Gardens Mr. Richard Joseph Aflac Dairy Queen - Greenville Joy Cone Company Anderson Coach & Travel Davevic Benefit Consultants, Inc. Mrs. Sally Kaiser Ms. Sandra Andrusky Ms. Jennifer Davis Mr. Todd & Mrs. Jennie Kather Mr. Rudy & Mrs. Patti Arensberg Diamond Pharmacy Services Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Pamela Kerola Arnett Carbis Toothman LLP Donna’s Diner King’s Jewelry Art and Frame Gallery Ms. Laurie Dornak Mr. Brian & Mrs. Luann King Miss Betty Lou Artman Eat’n Park Mr. Gerald & Mrs. Margaret King Mr. Robert Beach Elder Sales & Service, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Greenville Mr. Larry & Mrs. Kathy Beckstein Elite Island Resorts Ms. Genevieve Knight Ms. Tessa Begley Erie Otters Hockey Club Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Robin Knight Mr. Bill & Mrs. Renee Bercury Erie Zoological Society Mr. Michael Kosmowski Senator Michele Brooks Mrs. Marge Fenton Ms. Betty Kuster Bruster’s Mr. Wayne & Mrs. T. L. Fetsko Mr. Tom Kuster Mr. Kurt Bucheit Mrs. Teresa Findley Mr. Gary & Mrs. Cynthia Lisac Buhl Community Recreation Center First National Bank of PA Lock, Stock, and Barrel Buhl Mansion Five Guys Long John Silvers Mr. Robert & Mrs. Barbara Burak, Jr. Forever Broadcasting Representative Mark Longietti Burich Amoco Service Goodrick Family Foundation Mr. Mark & Mrs. Debbie Lucas Mrs. Cindy Burich Gordon Food Service Mahoning Valley Scrappers Mr. Charles & Mrs. Janet Byrne Ms. Marilyn Gozik Mr. Brian Mailliard Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Greenville Savings Bank Mr. Michael & Mrs. Karin Maniche Carnegie Science Center Greenville Symphony Ms. Carolee Mastrianno Ms. Mickie Chapman Mr. Gary & Mrs. June Gulla Mr. Michael & Mrs. Denise McAskill Ms. Sarah Chosky Hermitage Agway Ms. Donna McCullough Mr. James & Mrs. Lynn Chuey Hermitage Bakery McGonigle Ambulance Service, Inc. Mr. Robert Clarke Hersh Exterminating Service, Inc. Ms. Mimi Mentrek Mr. William Clarke Hospice of the Valley Mr. Richard W. & Mrs. Joan P. Merz Mr. Don & Mrs. Rita Clemente Jai Alai Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Ann Mooney Dr. Victor & Mrs. Andrea Colaiaco Mr. Lenny & Mrs. Tammy Hause Muscarella’s Café Italia Ms. Marie Namey Mr. Glenn & Mrs. Susan Riley The Cornerstone 1908 Restaurant Mrs. Diane O’Brien RLPS Architects The Herald Ohio Wine Producers Mr. Tom & Mrs. Laura Robinson The Record Argus Ms. Morgan Oliver Mr. John & Mrs. Cheryl Rose The Winner Olympic Fun Center Rose/Harnett Family Foundation T. J. Kavanagh Foundation O’Neill Coffee Company Ms. Lois Runninger Turner Dairy Farms, Inc. Mrs. Karol Patton Mr. Malcolm & Mrs. Susan Sagherian UPMC Horizon Mrs. Lynne Petro Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Cindy J. Saluga Jr. Mr. Karl & Mrs. Carol Vitovic Ms. Marjorie Petroski Sam’s Club #6327 VNA Alliance Home Health Care Philadelphia Candies Ms. Suzan Schreibman Services Mr. Duane & Mrs. Maria Piccirilli Sheetz Ms. Carol Walker Pittsburgh Pirates Shenango Valley Cinemas Mrs. Doris Walker Pittsburgh Steelers Mr. Leo & Mrs. Trudy Smargiasso Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Adalie Walker Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Mr. Christopher Smerglia Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Brenda Wallace Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Ms. Samantha Solyan Mr. D. Michael & Mrs. Barbara Walton Powell Enterprises Ms. Nora Songer Wendy’s Ms. Vicky Pregi St. Paul’s Mr. Terry Wheeler Primary Health Network St. Paul’s UCC, Hermitage Mr. Thomas “Chip” & Mrs. Shirley Ms. Jeanne Prisby Mrs. Betty J. Stafford White Ms. Lynn Prisby Dr. Robert Stein WPIC/WLLF-FM Mr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Prisby Mr. Bruce & Mrs. Clydene Stokes Mr. Chris & Mrs. Hilary Wright Pymatuning Deer Park Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Youngstown Phantoms R Builders Tara - A Country Inn Youngstown State University Mr. Larry A. Redfoot Tarr’s Country Store & Florist Youngstown Symphony

The following tribute gifts were given in 2017 in memory or honor of loved ones:

IN HONOR OF PEG HANSON Mr. John & Mrs. Mary Ann Mooney Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Pamela Kerola Ms. Jeanne Prisby Ms. Lynn Prisby IN HONOR OF JOHN SONGER Mr. Robert & Mrs. Nancy Prisby Ms. Nora Songer Mr. Malcolm & Mrs. Susan Sagherian IN MEMORY OF RON DUEZ, SR. Ms. Suzan Schreibman Diane O’Brien Mr. Christopher Smerglia Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Adalie Walker IN MEMORY OF VICTORIA NAMEY Ms. Marie Namey IN MEMORY OF JUDY REDFOOT Those we love Mr. Larry Redfoot can never be more N MEMORY OF HEDY WALKER than a Ms. Tessa Begley Mr. Robert & Mrs. Barbara Burak, Jr. thought away... Ms. Laurie Dornak for as long as there’s Mr. Gary & Mrs. Cynthia Lisac Mr. Michael & Mrs. Karin Maniche a memory Mr. Michael & Mrs. Denise McAskill they live in our Ms. Donna McCullough hearts to stay. 7 Board Trustees in The News!

Larry Redfoot

Since its inception, Larry Redfoot, a local businessman, has served as a Trustee for Partners In Senior Care, Inc. Larry represents St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, one of two partners, the other being UPMC Horizon. During his years of service Larry has served as Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Property Committee – both of which he holds today. Over 20 years, Larry has seen many changes as well as challenges to im- prove census and hire committed staff. However, he also recognizes two signifi- cant organizations that have come together to offer a quality personal care home for the Shenango Valley and the countless residents and families it has served over 20 years. Today, the Ridgewood at Shenango Valley is thriving due to the Board’s commitment and the dedicated staff. Larry experienced The Ridgewood SV personally while his mom was a resident for a short time praising the staff for excellent care. Larry is a native of Greenville, PA and has spent most of his life working in a family business, Wagner Wheel Alignment, established by his father, later owned by Larry and now his son. He enjoys spending time with his family – his son and daughter and five grandchildren. He enjoys the outdoors immensely including hunting and fishing. His priorities – family then work! Larry counts it an honor to serve The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley and St. Paul’s. He describes it as a huge learning experience and an opportunity to give back.

Jonathan Bailey, Director of Imaging Services, UPMC Horizon/ UPMC Jameson Jonathan Bailey has been a member of the Board of Directors at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley since October 2013. A resident of Greenville, Pa., Bailey graduated from nearby Commodore Perry High School in 1992 and went on to earn a degree in exercise science from Slippery Rock University and an MBA from Point Park University. Bailey has spent his entire professional career with UPMC, beginning as the wellness coordinator and eventually the manager of wellness and sports medicine at the UPMC Wellness Center in Greenville. He also was the program coordinator for UPMC’s bariatric surgery program and the director of ancillary services. Currently, Bailey is the Director of Imaging Services, where he is responsible for coordinating the imaging services offerings throughout UPMC’s regional facilities–UPMC Horizon (Greenville and Farrell campuses) and UPMC Jameson in New Castle, Pa. Throughout his five years of service on the RWSV board, Bailey has “enjoyed finding out what it’s all about.” He feels that The Ridgewood “provides a good level of care and, with the challenge of older adults staying in their own homes longer, it’s rewarding when we find the right residents to fit with the services we offer.” Bailey is the current president of the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and serves on Greenville’s Borough Council. He resides in Greenville with his wife Kelly and their two children Lily, 10 and Aiden, 8. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family, attending his kids’ soccer games, woodworking and considers himself an amateur carpenter as he has spent several years renovating and remodeling their family home. 1st Annual Calendar Tea

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11 Honor a Loved One with a Gift of the Outdoors

At The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, we know ornamental shrub can be planted, adding more color and life the healing power of the outdoors. Whether it’s the to the courtyard. A marker will also be placed, showing the smell of fresh-cut grass or juicy steaks on the grill, beautiful gift is in memory or honor of your loved one. For the excitement at spring’s first blooms or awe at the a gift of $350, a tree will be planted, offering shade from vibrant colors of the fall, the warmth of sunshine on the sun, with a ground marker honoring your loved your face or the feel of a gentle breeze in your hair, all one. of these things lift up the spirit, relieve anxiety and alleviate pain. That is why we have worked to create a If you would like to make a gift of $600, a beautiful beautiful outdoor space for our residents to enjoy at bench will be placed where residents can rest, relax The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley. and take in the beauty of the outdoors. These benches are made of a composite material to withstand the If you are looking weather. Each will feature a message of the donor’s Just living is not for a unique way to choice on a 4x6-inch plaque. They will be placed make a memorial or throughout the grounds to replace existing wooden enough...one must honorary donation benches and to provide new seating areas, as well. have sunshine, freedom for someone you and a little flower. love, you could help If you would be interested in making a gift enhance this beautiful in honor or in memory of a loved one, please - Hans Christian Andersen outdoor space. call Administrator Samantha Solyan at (724) 347-0998 or email [email protected]. With a gift of $125, an

Yes! Please reserve the following opportunity for me: $600 Bench $350 Tree $125 Ornamental Shrub

Circle one: In memory of / In honor of: ______

$75 Commemorative Brick Name: ______(Each brick may have up to 3 rows of text with 12 characters and spaces per row. Use 1 blank for each character or space.) Address: ______

______City: ______State:___ Zip:______Phone: ______Email: ______The Please make your check payable to: The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley One Elston Way AT Hermitage, PA 16148 The 15th Annual Straw- Annual 15th berry Festival and Auction was a great success. Hundreds of people gathered to enjoy deli- AL cious strawberry desserts and to StrawberryFESTIV participate in various auctions and raf- & AUCTIONfles. This year’s event featured a few new things. A Chance Plus Auction was introduced highlighting items of greater values. New raffles offered vacation packages to interesting places. And music, provided by Gene Testa enhanced the festive atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who supported this event in so many ways. The proceeds of this annual event support benevolent and unfunded care for residents of The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley.

Save The Date 16th Annual Strawberry Festival and Auction Sunday, June 10, 2018 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Visit our new and improved website: www.rwsv.org Our newly designed website is an information hub: a centralized place people can visit to learn about what The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley offers. Visitors to our site can contact us and interact and engage with our content. Enhanced features of the new site include: an online residency application; staff and resident testimonials; a new photo gallery format; and enhanced giving opportunities. Find us on Facebook at The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley for updates on events, to view photos and find current job postings. Don’t forget to “like” and “share” our posts! The newest addition to our social media line-up is Instagram! Log on and follow us at ridgewoodshenangovalley for a “behind the scenes” view of life at RWSV. A well-built online presence has a very broad reach and can spread brand awareness, gain fans, followers, leads and potential employees or customers. Online marketing is extremely important for all organizations because it has a huge influence on the way potential consumers make decisions. Our increasing online presence is what will allow people to find The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley–and interact with, get to know, like and trust us. 13 a In Loving Memory d Peg Hanson Hedy Walker Irene Poranda Dorothy Robb Marjorie Goldstone Betty Kuster

Recognizing Years of Service

Vicky Salting is pictured with Chris Wright, President and CEO. Vicky retired in 2017 after serving The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley for 16 years as a cook. Some of Our Sweethearts @ 90

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INSIDE THIS EDITION Administrator’s Message...... 2 Residents & Staff in The News...... 3 Christmas Tea...... 4-5 Donor Recognition...... 6-7 Trustees in The News...... 8 Family Picnic...... 10-11 Improved Website...... 13 In Memory...... 14

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