3rd Annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction Program Silent Auction & Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m. Greetings ~ Jerry Dahlberg, Vice Board Chair 6:15 p.m. Silent Auction Green Table Closes 7:00 p.m. Welcome ~ The Rev. Ronald C. Byrd, President & CEO 7:00 p.m. Invocation ~ The Rev. Charles Millar 7:00 p.m. Silent Auction Brown Table Closes 7:15 p.m. Dinner 7:15 p.m. Forster Woods Presentation ~ Jennifer A. Putmon 8:15 p.m. Introduction Keynote Speaker ~ John O. Grettenberger, Sr. 8:30 p.m. Keynote Address ~ The Honorable David C. Hollister 8:30 p.m. Closing Remarks ~ Fr. Ron 8:45 p.m. Benediction ~ The Rev. Charles Millar 8:45 p.m. Silent Auction Purple Table Closes 9:00 p.m.

Supporting caregivers, and their loved ones . . .

May 19, 2017

Greetings and Thank You!

Welcome to Forster Woods Adult Day Center’s 3rd Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction! The story of Forster Woods began with a personal story in my family. My mother suffered from Lewy Body dementia, a variation of Alzheimer’s. During the seven years of mom’s decline, I became increasingly aware of the need for support for my mother and respite care for Jennifer and me. Those of you who have provided care for loved ones understand the immense emotional and physical toil the illness takes as you as watch your loved one fade away. The process is long, slow, and, at times, crippling.

This year Forster Woods celebrates its 5th anniversary. Over the last five years Forster Woods has continue to grow, and since its early beginnings the center has nearly doubled the number of program participants annually. It has always been our mission for Forster Woods to be assessable and affordable to everyone in our community requiring our services. Forster Woods relies on personal contributions and fundraisers to support nearly one-third of its annual operating budget. Your support tonight is one way to assure we will continue to provide high-quality service and care to our participants and caregivers.

Tonight we welcome the Honorable David C. Hollister as our keynote speaker. At the age of 58, while serving as Lansing’s 49th Mayor, David was diagnosis with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is the second most commonly diagnosed neurological disorder in the United States, next to Alzheimer’s and there are more than 50,000 people in living with Parkinson. Please join me in welcoming Mayor Hollister.

Again, thank you for your support and kindness, your generously and compassion, and for your participation in Forster Woods’ mission to provide needed support to those given into our care.

The mission continues,

Fr. Ron+

The Reverend Ronald C. Byrd, Sr, CDP President & CEO

4656 N. Meridian Rd., Williamston, MI 48895 | Phone: 517-349-3101 | Fax: 517-349-6487 E-mail: [email protected] | Website: forsterwoods.org Welcome The Honorable David C. Hollister 49th Mayor of Lansing

David Hollister began his public service career as a high school teacher. He taught government, history, and economics for both the Lansing and Durand school systems and spent the summers of 1966 and 1968 as a volunteer teacher in the Mississippi Freedom Schools in Holly Springs, Mississippi. While working as a full-time teacher, David Hollister was elected to the Ingham County Commission in 1968 and served until 1974.

In 1974 David Hollister was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he served until 1993. He served on the powerful appropriations committee and chaired the social services appropriations subcommittee for over a decade. Hollister sponsored and was instrumental in passing significant legislation in such areas as open meetings, right to die, hospice, adoption reform, mandatory seat belts, clean water, Blue Cross Blue Shield reform, and anti-redlining/neighborhood improvement.

David Hollister was elected Lansing’s mayor in 1993, 1997 and 2001. Mayor Hollister’s successes include $2.9 billion in investments to city infrastructure and civic life, including an new city transportation center, a new downtown minor league baseball stadium, five new state office buildings, three General Motors manufacturing facilities, and revitalization of Lansing’s historic Old Town.

Mayor Hollister created and led the regional Lansing Works! Keep GM movement to maintain a major GM presence in the Lansing area. Lansing continues to be an auto manufacturing city because of his efforts. Recognizing the importance of maintaining mid-Michigan’s insurance sector, he helped structure a regional tax sharing agreement with Alaiedon and Meridian townships to keep Jackson National Life Insurance Company in the region.

Mayor Hollister’s time in office was characterized by close collaboration with colleges and universities and cooperation with the region’s business and labor communities. For these and other achievements, he received an honorary doctorate from Michigan State University in 1997.

In 2003 Governor appointed Hollister to the position of director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth where he served until 2006. The department integrated top economic development, workforce training, job creation, innovation, entrepreneurship and urban revitalization programs. Hollister’s major initiatives include launching the Cool Cities Initiative, establishing three new venture capital funds, creating 13 Regional Skills Alliances to help reshape Michigan’s workforce, luring 17 companies to move their headquarters to Michigan or expand their automotive research and development operations, and developing the 21st Century Jobs Initiative.

In 2005 Hollister co-founded, along with Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon, the Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF). As President and CEO, Hollister oversaw various initiatives designed to accelerate the transformation of Michigan to a more diverse, competitive, innovative, entrepreneurial and traditional “land grant” university to a “world grant” university more fully engaged in creating a 21st Century economy. From 2011 to 2013 Hollister transitioned to semi-retirement by becoming the foundation’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.

Prior to retiring in 2016, Hollister was CEO of Hollister Solutions LLC, providing consulting services on a part-time basis in the areas of economic development, state and local government, public-private partnerships, and lifelong learning. He provided consulting services to the Flint Genesee Chamber of Commerce and Flint Area Reinvestment Office.

Hollister currently serves on the boards of the Michigan Institute from Contemporary Art, Genesee Global Action Team and the Information Technology Empowerment Center. He is chair of the Lansing Fiscal Health Team and serves on the Lansing are MotorCities Park Advisory Council. He was a co-convener of, and continues to serve on, the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) committee, which successfully championed Michigan State University to house the U.S. Department of Energy’s $800 million research facility.

Hollister earned Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees in government and history from Michigan State University. In 1997 he received an Honorary Law Degree from Michigan State University, and in 2014 an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Olivet College.

Hollister is married, the father of three sons, and the grandfather of seven children.

St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church & Forster Woods Board of Directors Congratulate Forster Woods on winning $5,000 Big Bang-quet prize for most voters!

In addition, because of the generous contributions Forster Woods raised $7,929.00.

We would like to thank the following people for their support: Ellen Adamo Thomas Corner Deborah Harris Christine Mergener Melissa Sellers Katherine Adams Jerry Dahlberg Eric Hawley David Mergener Diane Shafer Stacy Allen Karen East Frederick Hawley Rebecca Mergener Mary Ellen Sheets Ashley Anderson James Ecklund Sarah Hawley Matthew Michalek Jackie Shinn Ginette Anderson Miguel Escobar S Hawley Francine Minnick Jan Shoemaker Lance Anderson Charles Featherly David Hess Lisa Mireles Sandra Sinkovitz Noah Anderson Chuck Featherly Teresa Hill Sandra Montesa Charles Spanburg Elizabeth Angeley Lille Foster Craig Hiner James W. Murphy Ronald Spann Jesse Angeley Shady Foster Susan Hiner Keith Owen Win Stebbins Elaine Antcliff Smokey Foster Julia Huttar Bailey Deborah Pierce Sue Steudle Terry Apple Zeus Foster Helen Johnson Max Pierce Megan Stockmeyer Janae Beauchamp Betty Francis Jeffrey Johnson William Pillow Meredith Swamp Charis Bhagianathan Jennifer & Michael Gardner Ron Kinell Kay Pixley Randall Swamp Penny Blair Jackie Gargano Sue Kinell Charlotte Poston Alexandria Swats Pat Blakeman Nicholas Gargano Ava Koski Demi Prentiss Kimberly Sweet Robert Blakeman Roger Gargano Cruz Koski Alexander Putmon Antionette Talbot Dawn Bower RW Gargano Elaine Koski Jennifer Putmon Mark Talbot Gregory Bower Angelique George Peter Koski Madison Putmon Joianne Tennant Jennifer Branch Wendell Gibbs Debbie Kring Matthew Putmon Philip Trosko Annette Buchanan Lillian Goodlett Carol Laub Meranda Putmon Amanda Valles Jennifer Byrd Sherry Graham Emily Laub Ryleigh Putmon Susan Vandercook Kayla Byrd William Graham Frederick Laub Randolph Rasch Grace VanValkenburg Ramon Byrd Jane Grettenberger Thomas Laub Reg and Dana Riggs Dona Vogel Ronald Byrd John Grettenberger Paul LeClair Jane Rose Linda and Willie Wilkerson Janet Campbell Gail Griffin Kathy Lovell Keith Rouse Katherine Wittenauer Kandace Carty Dennis Gruesbeck Shirley Major Sherri Rouse Candra C. Womble Ellis Clifton Lawrence Gut Deborah Marines Barbara Sawyer-Koch Dennis Womble Andrew Corner Sharyn Hailey Avelyn Marshall Eric Schnepf Kelly Wood Edward Corner Jonathan Hall Joann Marshall Mary Schnepf Jean Zwier Nancy Corner Susan Hall Roland Marshall Ellen Schoepf Rebecca Corner Heather Hamilton Dave Matejko Polly Schwendener Rich Corner Clyde Hanna Jim McCoy Rebecca Scofield Sheila Corner JoAnn Hardy Becky Mergener Louise Selanders Forster Woods Adult Day Center at St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church in Williamston, Michigan grew from the vision of The Rev. Ronald C. Byrd, Sr. and from the support of the congregation to reach out into our community and provide much needed support to older adults and their caregivers. We began plans to renovate our 75-year old Rectory in early 2011. After securing funding from The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan and many generous donors, our vision for Forster Woods became a reality. Renovations were completed in April 2012. Forster Woods is located on 10 1/2 acres of gardens and woods in the midst of a residential area on the campus of St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church in Williamston, Michigan. Forster Woods Adult Day Center was incorporated as Forster Woods Adult Day Services in March 2012 and operates as an outreach ministry of St. Katherine’s Episcopal Church.

On July 26, 2012, St. Katherine’s and our community celebrated Forster Woods grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and building dedication. Forster Woods is made possible through the ongoing collaborative work of St. Katherine’s parishioners, community leaders and local and state government agencies.

Staff and volunteers are trained in CPR and First Aid, Safety, Security and Emergency procedures, Diversity Inclusion and Dementia Care. Forster Woods Chief Executive Office and Executive Director are Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP). Forster Woods has a three year program support contracts through Tri-County Office on Aging, and contracts with Community Mental Health Authority and Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver Program.

Forster Woods Adult Day Center opened July 30, 2012 and is a community-based, 501(c)3 non-profit adult day center.

Forster Woods Adult Day Center is a professionally supervised day program serving the elderly and other adults with physical or mental impairments. We provide a structured day program which includes meaningful social, cognitive, creative, and sensory activities in a warm, caring and secure environment. The program is individualized for each person based on the participant’s plan of care.

Independence, self expression and being part of a group helps adults, who may be isolated by illness, disability or loss, maintain a positive orientation to life. By focusing on maintenance of physical and mental health, Forster Woods enables the participant to maintain as high a level of functioning as possible, thereby allowing them to remain in their homes and communities.

We at Forster Woods understand caring for a loved one with a mental or physical disability requires constant attention and supervision and can be exhausting. Using Forster Woods to supplement the care given at home, offers caregivers an opportunity for rest, employment, errands or to pursue one’s own interests.

At Forster Woods, we plan a variety of social, recreational and educational programs to meet the individual needs and interests of each participant. Programs are designed to provide mental, physical and social stimulation. Activities are modified and adapted to meet the special needs of people with impaired memory, vision, hearing and mobility.

We currently have 21 participants, supporting 33 caregivers. Some of our participants attend the program full time five days a week while others attend a few days a week for half days. Since Forster Woods opened in 2012 we have had 57 participants and supported more than 85 caregivers.

In 2014 we were blessed by the generous contributions from the Grace VanValkenburg and Chuck Featherly Families. The additions of Grace Room and Fern’s Garden were welcomed and are being enjoyed by our participants. We thank the VanValkenburg Family and the Featherly Family for their generous contributions. Also, special thanks go to Chuck Featherly, Bill Selanders, and Debby Harris and her team of gardeners for their hard work in completing these two beautiful spaces, as well as to Birger Anderson for constructing the beautiful raised flower bed. We have enjoyed spending time in Grace Room and in Fern’s Garden.

Join Forster Woods Adult Day Center’s Team!!

Location: State Capitol, Lansing, MI Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017 Time: Registration at 11:45 a.m. Ceremony at 12:45 p.m. Walk at 1:00 p.m.

Raffle Tickets

1 for $5 • 5 for $20 • 30 for $100

Raffle Prizes Date Night Pack includes Gift Card to Studio C & Old Chicago $45.00 Dusty Cellar Gift Basket $90.00 Firekeepers Casino Gift Card $250.00

Heads or Wine Grab Everyone Wins!

Tails $10.00 Per cork Raffle Choose a cork from the basket and win the bottle with the corresponding number. $10.00 No Bottle of Wine is valued at less than $10. Play to win a Meijer $100 Gift Grand Prize Card and 10% off Valued at at Gordon’s Food $50.00

Steal a Deal Pick your Favorite and Redeem with the Cashier

Redeem Donated by: Description: Value for: Sunnyside Cafe Gift Certificate $10.00 $5.00 Outback 2 Certificate for Appetizer $18.00 $5.00 Grand Traverse Pie Company Pie Coupon $15.00 $10.00 Bruegger’s Bagel Big Bagel Bundle! (Dozen Bagels & 2 tubs of cream cheese) $15.00 $10.00 Breadsmith 4 - $5.00 Gift Certificates $20.00 $15.00 Kroger Gift Card $25.00 $20.00 Old Nation Brewing Company Gift Card $25.00 $20.00 Monticello's Market & Butcher Block Gift certificate $25.00 $20.00 Dusty’s Tap Room & Wine Bar Gift Card $25.00 $20.00 Barrett’s Men’s Clothing Gift Certificate $25.00 $20.00 Olive Garden 5 - $5 off next visit coupons $25.00 $20.00 Chilis Gift Certificate $25.00 $20.00 Ozzy Kabob Gift Certificate $25.00 $20.00 The Daily Scoop Gift Cards x3 $30.00 $20.00 Buddies Pub & Grill Gift Card $30.00 $25.00 Brookshire Inn & Golf Club Gift Certificate - 18 holes of golf w/cart $40.00 $30.00 Wild Birds Unlimited 6 - 4# bag of any Wild Bird Unlimited seed blend $45.00 $35.00 Great Harvest Bread Company 6 Month Bread Card $48.00 $35.00 Sam’s Club Gift Card $50.00 $40.00 Belle Tire Gift Card $50.00 $40.00 His & Hers Beauty Bar Gift Certificate $50.00 $40.00 Williamston Pub and Grill Gift Certificate $50.00 $40.00 Doggy Daycare Spa Gift Certificate $50.00 $40.00 Tavern 109 Gift Card $50.00 $40.00 Gift Certificate - Midweek Round Golf for Treetop Resort $50.00 $40.00 2 People on Tradition Course (includes cart) Panera Bread Gift Certificate Bread for a Year $57.00 $40.00 Fluid a Salon Manicure and Pedicure $60.00 $50.00 Salon 7 and Spa Gift Card - 60 minute massage $65.00 $50.00 Salon 7 and Spa Gift Card - 60 minute spa facial $65.00 $50.00 Court One 1 Month Free Membership $154.00 $80.00 Court One 1 Month Membership & 1 Hour Personal Training Session $214.00 $120.00 Silent Auction Items and Closing Times May 19, 2017 Supporting caregivers, and their loved ones . . . Item Value Shown

Green Tables ~ Estimated Bid Closing Time: 7:00 Dolce Italian Cake! - $15.00 Elaine’s Creative Cookie Basket! Delicious; one of a kind, handcrafted Vanilla Almond Sugar Cookies from Elaine Antcliff - $15.00 Craftsman Pint Glass & Bucket Gift Set ! - $20.00 Handmade Rug Yellow and Blue! Donated by Kathy Arends - $25.00 Handmade Black Rug! Donated by Kathy Arends - $37.50 Handcrafted Throw Pillows! Donated by Toni Talbot - $40.00 Collectible Polly Nassim Doll! Donated by Mary Jane Wilson - $40.00 Assortment of Pictures & Framed Needlepoint! Donated by Shannon Fineout - $50.00 Decorator Tables! Donated by Mary Jane Wilson - $50.00 Hand Knitted Afgan! - Donated by Meredith Swamp - $50.00 Chocolate Basket! Donated by Sue Hiner and Karen East - $50.00 Edna Hibel Plate! Donated by Mary Jane Wilson - $55.00 Take me out to the Ball Game! 4 Tickets to and Gift Card to the Peanut Shop - $60.00 Williamston Theatre! 2 Tickets to one of the last (2) shows in their 2016-2017 season - $60.00 Harriett Spira Tulip Watercolor! - $60.00 The Elegant Pooch Gift Basket! Includes a $50 gift certificate, dog dish, & toy - $65.00 Sunburst Wall Hanging! Donated by Jackie Shinn - $65.00 Lifetouch Photography Basket! $50 Gift Certificate to Lifetouch Photography, teddy bear, 5x7 frame, Notebook, Sticky notes, 2 - Pens, 2 - Photo magnets, Compact Mirror donated by Gigi Anderson - $70.00 Beautiful Quilt! Beautiful Appliqued Quilt made with love by one of our caregiver’s Sue Kinell - $100.00

Brown Tables ~ Estimated Bid Closing Time: 7:15 Bo & Harbaugh Michigan Triple Picture! from Mike Massey - $150.00 Steve Yzerman Triple Picture! from Mike Massey - $150.00 Tom Izzo & Mark Dantonio Michigan State Triple Picture! from Mike Massey - $150.00 Signed Desmond Howard Picture! from Mike Massey - $200.00 Signed Kyler Elsworth Rose Bowl w/Ticket Stubs Picture! from Mike Massey - $250.00 Signed Jabrill Peppers Michigan Jersey! from Mike Massey - $250.00 1st Pitch Comerica Park Last Pitch Tiger Stadium Panoramic Picture! from Mike Massey - $150.00 Matthew Stafford - Detroit Lions Picture! from Mike Massey - $150.00 Signed Tom Izzo Picture! from Mike Massey - $250.00 Signed Gordie Howe Red Wings Picture! from Mike Massey - $300.00

Purple Tables ~ Estimated Bid Closing Time: 9:00 Nancy Stackhouse Original Painting! Donated by Sue Millar - $50.00 Lorann Oil Basket! Aroma Therapy - $75.00 Purple Rose Theater! 2 Tickets - $82.00 Antique Rayco Lamp! - $100.00 Go Blue! U of M Nike Drawstring Bag, Hat and Polo Shirt - $115.00 Zap Zone Birthday Party! Basic Birthday Party package for up to ten guests. The Basic Party includes 2 games of Laser Tag as well as a Buy-One-Get-One Free coupon for everyone at the party. - $120.00 Handcraft Pottery Bowl! Donated by Bill Selanders - $120.00 Sundance Jewelers! Men’s MSU Bracelet & Women’s MSU Bangle - $150.00 Sokol Blosser Wine! - $152.00 The English Inn! - Gift Certificate - $200.00 Antique Hanging Lamp! - $200.00 Standing Mirror with Jewelry Box! Donated by Alexis Smith - $200.00 Dooney and Burke Purse! Donated by Alexis Smith - $230.00 Court One Gift Basket! Includes 1 Month Membership, 1 Hour Private Training Lesson, and Tennis Balls - $230.00 Handcrafted Dollhouse! Donated by Sharon Borouchoff - $250.00 MSU Football signed by Coach Dantonio! $250.00 Valvoline Oil Gift Basket! Free VIOC Oil Change Certificate, VIOC Coupon Booklet, VIOC Koozie, Chip Clip, Water Bottle, Jar Opener, Notepad, Pens & Pencils - $250.00 Lions Golf Bag! Donated by Larry and Kathy Gut - $300.00 Adult Patio Party Pack! Includes Beverage Tub w/Rolling Cart fully stocked with adult beverages & Catered Qdoba Party for 20 guests - $300.00 Medical Weight Loss Clinic Gift Basket! - $399.00 Oil Painting! Ornate Gold Leaf Frame (1900s) with Shatler Oil Painting (1950s) - appraisal included donated by Mary Jane Wilson - $500.00

Payments can be made by credit card, cash, or checks made payable to Forster Woods Adult Day Center. Forster Woods is a 501(c)3 organization Forster Woods families express their gratitude . . .

“You do a fantastic job. All of the staff is caring and compassionate, and makes every effort to ensure that our loved ones have a good day. Love the gift of music that your staff provide. Thanks to all of you. You were a great support to me."

"I am so thrilled to have found this wonderful opportunity for my mother, who has dementia. The staff at the Forster Woods Adult Day Center provides carefully planned activities and a routine that allows the participants to socialize and be stimulated in an atmosphere of kindness, respect and care."

"This program also gives me the freedom I need and the peace of mind in knowing that while my mother is there, she is in a safe environment with people who hold her in high regard."

“Forster Woods Adult Day Center has been a wonderful experience for my mother. The staff provides rich programming that contains a mixture of interesting conversation and activities that are designed to stimulate each person at their particular stage of need. I am especially impressed with the tenderness and attentiveness that the staff has given to my mother. The program also allows me as a caregiver to have much needed time for myself, knowing she is in capable hands and a safe environment. This is a wonderful asset to our community.”

“I am so glad I brought my wife here. The staff makes caregivers and loved ones feel special and welcome. My only wish is that I had started bringing my wife here much earlier. Program content, staff, facilities and serene location are excellent.”

“ Forster Woods has been a blessing to our family. Everyone takes such good care of my mother-in-law and is very understanding of the struggles a family has with watching dementia deteriorate a loved one. Bless you all!!” Acknowledgements

Supporting caregivers, and their loved ones . . . Forster Woods would like to recognize tonight's Program Sponsors

Oak Sponsors Big Bang-quet Sponsors Bosworth Urgent Care Sparrow Community Care CPS - Carol C. Laub, PhD LorAnn Oils, Inc. University Club of MSU Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Dean Transportation Dean Randolph Rasch - MSU College of Nursing MSU Credit Union Aspen Sponsors Ingham County Medical Care Facility Capitol Region Community Foundation Thai Nation Bistro With gratitude, Forster Woods, acknowledges all those who made contributions to our 3rd Annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Ginette Anderson John Grettenberger Phil Pixley Elaine Antcliff Jon Hall Kay Pixley Bob Blakeman Sue Hall Dana Riggs Pat Blakeman Debby Harris Jackie Shinn The Rev. Ronald C. Byrd, Sr. Sarah Hawley Chuck Spanburg Rebecca Corner Sue Hiner Meredith Swamp Tom Corner Barb Sawyer-Koch Mark Talbot Karen East Avelyn Marshall Toni Talbot Jackie Gargano Richard McWherter Janice Thelen Forster Woods Board of Directors The Rev. Ronald C. Byrd, Sr., CDP Jerry Dahlberg Tom Corner, PhD President and Board Chair Vice Board Chair Secretary

Rick Laub Rebecca Branch Jackie Gargano, RN CNOR Treasurer Randy Rasch, PhD, RN, FNP, John O. Grettenberger, Sr. Barbara Sawyer-Koch FAANP Jayne H. Ward, D.O. Forster Woods Staff The Rev. Ronald C. Byrd, Sr., CDP Jennifer Putmon, CDP Elaine Antcliff, CNA CEO Executive Director Program Supervisor Jackie Gargano Rebecca Mergener Lexi Swats Registered Nurse Program Assistant Program Assistant Edward Corner Chuck Spanburg Richard McWherter Program Assistant Program Assistant Program Assistant Sue Hall Sarah Hawley Kay Pixley Program Assistant Program Assistant Program Assistant Celebrating 5 years of supporting caregivers and providing quality day services to adults in Meridian Township and Greater Lansing Area!

4656 N. Meridian Rd. Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 349-3101 www.forsterwoods.org [email protected]