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Santa 5 Elizabeth Hollenbeck as a sanctuary As a licensed Continuing Care Active Body, S. Boyle Olympic Bl S Soto St for older adults, Hollenbeck gracefully Retirement Community (CCRC), vd. ACTIVE MIND! transformed into the non-profit Hollenbeck Palms offers our residents Pg. 3 CA license #COA212/RCFE 191800001 retirement community it continues to residential living followed by the full be, supported by compassion, dignity spectrum of assisted living and 24-hour and a genuine love for our residents. skilled nursing care in one location. WHAT’S COOKIN’ President and CEO William G. Knowing healthcare issues can be At Hollenbeck? Trimming the Heideman, who was born and raised addressed throughout their lifetimes at Pg. 4 Grapevine on the Hollenbeck grounds, brings Hollenbeck creates great peace of mind. over 43 years of vision, leadership and In addition to sound financial HOLLENBECK RESIDENTS By William G. Heideman, President & CEO management skills to our beautiful Los management, a further assurance of Welcoming Your New Neighbors! Angeles community. stability comes from the Hollenbeck Pgs. 5-6 his year marks 125 years since Hollenbeck Palms’ auspicious the frailest of our residents will benefit Mr. Heideman works closely with Palms’ staff members, many of whom inception.T It’s an exciting time to reflect on the many things that immensely from this advancement, the Board of Trustees and staff at have worked here for more than a Out & About: contribute to our inspiring success. which will result in 59 beds, allowing Hollenbeck Palms to meet the changing decade. It’s no wonder they seem like A Picture Story of – We know that in order to keep a retirement community vital for optimal skilled nursing care. needs of every member of our community. family to our residents and of course, Hollenbeck Outings and relevant, we must stay in step with the evolving needs of new Phase III will follow, with the With quality and stability in mind, he that feeling is mutual! Pg. 6 generations of older adults. As you have seen in our Timeline on construction of our 24-Bed Memory pages 2 and 3, we have consistently met this goal and will continue Enhancement Center, designed for to do so. the ever-increasing population of As we entered the 21st Century, and after extensive research older adults afflicted by cognitive memory challenges such as and consultation, we developed a long-range plan to expand and Alzheimer’s Disease. reshape our campus. In 2007, utilizing a design that was endorsed We invite you to visit our beautiful community, and help us by some of the nation’s most respected senior living consultants, celebrate this 125th anniversary year of joyful, comfortable living. Ce s we began Phase I and broke ground on Magnolia Court. This With a past filled with innovation, compassion, and steadfast leb ear beautiful 32-unit, condo style apartment complex has revitalized dedication to providing an uplifting, vibrant quality of life for our rating 125 Y our campus with its beautiful accommodations, al fresco bistro residents, we at Hollenbeck Palms embrace this 125th anniversary dining and numerous other amenities. – and look forward to an even brighter future. Quality care, a Today, we embark on Phase II, with the construction of beautiful campus, and acclaimed programs that benefit the mental, a new Skilled Nursing Wing that will include more spacious emotional and physical wellbeing of our residents are just the accommodations and expanded clinic facilities. Most importantly, beginning of our dedication to our residents’ happiness. SPECIAL EVENT! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 2015 11:30 am $125/Person, Including Lunch Ce t Co-Chaired by Trustees Casey Adams & Mike Davis lebr ars a FOR MORE INFORMATION SAN ates 125 Ye CK TA ANITA RACE TRA 323.307.4554 1848 JANUARY John Hollenbeck left home at age 20 1892 with $1.50 in his pocket – ending up 1950 1971 1985 Along with John Workman, in Nicaragua in 1851. SEPTEMBER 2, SEPTEMBER 2008 1853 1885 donated over 21 acres of 1908 Hensel Hall Rush Allen 4 Residential Buildings land, which was to become (First Nursing Building raised due to new Los Magnolia Court John and Elizabeth married. John Hollenbeck passed. Hollenbeck Park. Hollenbeck Chapel completed. Unit) completed. completed. Angeles earthquake codes. Building completed.

1987 1852 1854–1857 DECEMBER 2, 1890 SEPTEMBER 6, 1918 1978 “A” Bldg (now Rose Terrace) completed. Elizabeth Hatsfeldt John Edward Hollenbeck, Jr. Hollenbeck Home Deed of Trust was filed. Elizabeth Hollenbeck passed. Heideman Hall (later Hollenbeck) left JULY 1900 (Second Nursing Unit) 2015 the U.S. for Nicaragua MARCH 21, 1876 SEPTEMBER 6,1896 completed. and worked for John 1st telephone installed at Hollenbeck. New Nursing Center construction begins. Hollenbeck at his hotel. Permanently settled in Los Angeles. Formal opening services for Hollenbeck Home. HOLLENBECK PALMS’ OFFICIAL Excitement is One hundred and twenty five years Building of history... As Anticipated TIMELINE Changes Take Shape!

Situated on eight beautiful acres in and create the community. In keeping Following Elizabeth’s passing in a quiet area conveniently located near with Southern California’s iconic September, 1918, a memorial tablet was Thanks to our devoted friends and construction – the most current technological deserving patients and residents is a , Hollenbeck Mission style, beautifully arched placed in the chapel. It remains today supporters, Hollenbeck Palms’ effort to advances in equipment and software will be reflection of our commitment to fulfill Palms was originally home to financier porches and broad walls were built. as a reminder that her dream of creating bring the best in Skilled Nursing and implemented to facilitate communications our mission. With this new structure, John Hollenbeck and his wife, Elizabeth. Five years after Dr. William S. a comfortable environment for older Memory Care to our residents is moving and record keeping. Hollenbeck will continue to do what it has Five years after her husband’s death in Young’s appointment as Superintendent adults “with great compassion, with forward. Our new Nurses’ station has been Our final phase, a new Memory done for 125 years – bring comfort, dignity 1885, Elizabeth made the compassionate of the home in 1902, plans were drawn honest dignity, and with genuine love” unveiled, and we are about to embark Enhancement Center, will provide the and compassion to its residents and peace decision to convert the family estate to up to add a dormitory, library, laundry, has been fully realized. on rebuilding and enhancing our Skilled crucial facilities and environment for of mind to their families. a community for older adults. hospital wing, and a memorial chapel Although much has changed in Nursing Center. our staff to care for patients living with For more information about this effort After naming five qualified trustees, on the grounds. In September of that the last 100 years at the Hollenbeck The new wing will feature more Alzheimer’s disease and dementia… an and news of our progress, look for our Elizabeth recruited the esteemed Morgan year, the home was officially opened to estate and in the surrounding city, our spacious rooms and bathrooms, so as ever increasing segment of the older adult Happenings Newsletter coming in the fall & Walls architecture firm to design the public. Later, a medical and nursing commitment to Elizabeth Hollenbeck’s to provide our residents with a more population with compelling needs. or call our Development Department at care unit, Hensel Hall, would be created. vision is as strong as ever. comfortable and modern setting. This investment in Hollenbeck’s future 323-307-4554. The updates won’t end with just new and ability to provide better care to our 1 2 AND ONGOING EVENTS What’s ACTIVITIES U.S.C. SAGES & SEEKERS L.A. OPERA SPEAKER SERIES CAL STATE L.A. LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM Few things in life bring more satisfaction The passion of La Bohéme, the drama of than when generations are bridged. The Sages Cookin’ Don Carlo, the charm of Madame Butterfly, Initiated by Professor Connie Corley in & Seekers workshop program, founded by the beauty of The Magic Flute… This 2005, Hollenbeck Palms’ partnership with Elly Katz, brings older adults and teens At Hollenbeck Palms wonderful series, begun in 2006 by L.A. California State University, features six together through a compelling exchange of notes: “When the food is good, ensures that the dining Opera Director of Education and Community extremely popular, fascinating lectures held information and storytelling. the residents are happy!” experience is comfortable, Programs Stacey Brightman and Hollenbeck on the Hollenbeck campus each year. Recently hosted by USC Healthy Trisha Shreve, Hollenbeck accommodating and efficient. Activity Coordinator Dennis Hiebert, gives With topics ranging from The Legacy Aging Lab at the Leonard Davis School of Palms’ Registered Dietician, The Hollenbeck Palms’ our residents the unprecedented Gerontology in Los Angeles, oversees all meals – breakfast, Food Service Department the workshop and our opportunity to engage with in- lunch, and dinner. She performs proudly provides food residents became part of a the-know guest speakers about nutritional assessments to to meet the high quality opera. pilot study to determine the make sure every resident has standards of our residents. Held at Hollenbeck Palms on benefits of this eight-week the second Thursday morning of program on aging. a good appetite, and is eating! All of our produce is locally each month, the program features With this program, Trisha’s favorite part of her grown to ensure freshness. operas currently in production in while our residents enjoy job is chatting with residents Our team works together L.A., including many treasured the opportunity to share about their histories and where to ensure that residents receive by opera aficionados. information and wisdom with they come from. meals that are not only tasty their teenage counterparts, The program became even manages the team and does all Finally, our Dining Room but also nutritionally balanced. more robust in 2008 when former enthusiastic teens embrace t Hollenbeck Palms, we the menu planning. Jackie loves Supervisor Tonya Ramires L.A. Opera Speaker David an unparalleled learning A understand that great food takes Rosenbloom and his wife Linda opportunity. The one-on-one everything about her position – Chiavaroli became residents here meetings between the teens teamwork! Our wonderful food particularly when she watches and created Opera at Hollenbeck to (the seekers) and the older management staff is inspired by a people thoroughly enjoy their include additional presentations. In 2013, LA of Albert Einstein, Spanish Language and adults (the sages) promote communication passion for making our residents meals. Opera launched the much beloved Culture, Mind-Body-Spirit-Wellness, to and mentoring not commonly available happy. And that’s obvious with Henry Lara, Assistant Food Choralmania, an innovative choral group How a Poem Happens, Tour of the Cosmos, between these two generations. every tasty meal they prepare Service Manager, considers featuring Hollenbeck residents, alongside Life on Other Planets in Our Solar System The program’s weekly meetings allow and serve. feedback from the residents of the renowned director and singer Miki Yamashita, and Beyond, and Nutrition and Aging, commonalities to be discovered between Hollenbeck Palms’ Food utmost importance, and he strives and pianist Daniel Redford. Choralmania, our residents are thrilled to have Cal State generations. Both generations develop a Service Director, Jackie Small, to keep everyone smiling. He which meets twice a month on Thursday Professors and Emeritus Professors here greater understanding of each other. “It is evenings, has earned its own acclaim, having for these amazing, informative hour-long amazing to see the impact these different performed in the Community Chorus for presentations, which are followed by age groups can have on one another,” notes “Jonah and the Whale” and “Noah’s Flood” insightful Q&As! Hollenbeck “Sage” Dora Hernandez. “The at the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral! bonding during this eight-week program is THE MAGIC OF incredible for everyone involved!”

Brain Boosters ccording to recent studies, an older Consequently, as part of our commitment Active Body, ACTIVE MIND adult’sA lifestyle can strongly influence his to the Hollenbeck Palms community, we or her brain health. For example, if he or incorporate many brain-boosting activities Supporting the optimal physical and mental Yoga, walks, and line, folkloric and ballroom she stops participating in regular activities daily, and we continually seek out new health of our community is a top priority at dancing. and begins observing instead of engaging, activities that can positively influence brain Hollenbeck Palms! That’s why each month, our Regular exercise helps raise energy levels, cognitive abilities may begin to slip. fitness. relaxation and meditation classes. Watercolor Activity Coordinator, Dennis Hiebert, along and can help boost memory and mood. Not to Social interaction and brain “fitness” Each week, we offer stimulating painting, crafts, ceramics, bingo, table tennis, with Assisted Living Activity Director Elivier mention, it’s a fantastic social activity! activities not only increase happiness, but activities such as painting, opera, quilting, individualized projects and lectures are also Sanchez, put together exercise activities that help Hollenbeck’s fitness program, sponsored they also help the brain remain strong. dancing, and brain boosting games, as well as available for our seniors to enjoy. our residents stay healthy, energetic and independent. by Dr. Marian Fedak, was established in 2001 Weekly activities include workouts in our and is supervised by Assisted Living Nursing. fully equipped gym, aerobics and personal It provides every participant with age-appropriate training. Additionally, the very skilled Fitness exercise activities that are designed to meet their Leaders Krystle Stiles and Elivier Sanchez physical needs. lead stimulating classes involving treadmills, Weekly wellness clinics are also offered. bicycles, weight machines, range of motion, Our beautiful landscaping and garden paths are aerobics with weights, as well as Tai Chi, designed for walking – a particular benefit for 3 residents with memory loss or limited mobility. 4

SHIRLEY TAKEUCHI MARI NITAKE Born in Manchuria, China, Shirley grew up in Mari Nitake was born and raised in Montebello, HOLLENBECK RESIDENTS Japan, where she attended Kochi, an all girls’ CA. After graduating from Business School in school. She moved to LA to study nursing, Philadelphia, her first job was as a legal secretary HIDEO & YURI MATSUNAGA which led to her 32-year career as a nurse in at McAllister & McAllister. At the age of 21, she Welcoming Your Hideo was born in Fresno, CA and Yuri in Los Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at UCLA Hospital. joined the U.S. Army and was sent overseas to Angeles. They met at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Shirley still travels and enjoys visiting her sister help with the U.S. Occupation for two years. After in Los Angeles. Yuri studied business at UCLA and and niece in Japan. Her hobbies and interests returning to the United States, specifically New New Neighbors... transferred to Cal State LA where she received a are varied, and include the LA Philharmonic and opera, as well as crafts Jersey, a mutual friend introduced her to Harry Nitake, whom she soon degree in Education and taught at Belmont High such as crocheting, knitting, and her favorite, quilting. “I really like married. Mari has four wonderful daughters, and six grandchildren. ELEANOR SNYDER School and Garfield High School. Hideo attended Hollenbeck,” she says, “It’s a wonderful and beautiful environment and She is glad to be living at Hollenbeck Palms where she has made many Eleanor grew up in Ventura and Boyle USC and became an Architect. He began his career at George Vernon the people are very nice. I look forward to making many new friends.” friends and participates in a variety of activities. Heights, CA, where she attended Roosevelt Russell & Assocs., and became Vice President of Design. He later joined High School and met her late husband, Bill. LAUSD as an Assistant Director of Architecture and Engineering. They SHERRY CHANG BILL & BETTY MURATA They were married just before he deployed have three boys and two girls, and they enjoy traveling – trying to go Sherry grew up in New York’s Brooklyn Bill Murata was born and raised on a farm in for the Korean War. When Bill returned from somewhere new every year. They have journeyed to Russia, Egypt, Mexico, Heights, where she attended Brooklyn Friends Toppenish, Washington. He served in the Army the war, they settled in Commerce and raised South America, Asia, Tibet and China. Living at Hollenbeck brings them School. After high school, she moved to during World War II, and later worked as a chick their four children. Bill worked as a DWP a new social life where everyone is very friendly and new friendships are Princeton to study piano and voice. Along sexer and welder. Betty was raised in Baldwin machinist supervisor and Eleanor for Trucking Consolidated and nurtured. A favorite pastime is spending time with their 10 grandchildren. with her husband, a pianist, she performed Park, California on a Citrus farm, and after they Freight Ways. Eleanor is known as a great cook and also enjoys with the Princeton Opera Association and married, she worked as a keypunch operator at crocheting, crafts, bible studies and church activities. She loves raised their son Christopher. She later moved General Hospital in Los Angeles, and at Hughes being able to walk around Hollenbeck’s beautiful grounds, and she DOUG & MARY BERRY to Greenwich Village and worked for Margaret Moore Fine Jewelry, Aircraft in Fullerton. Bill’s goal was to own his own business. He started says proudly, “this was my choice, I’m independent.” Doug & Mary Berry met at the University of where she developed a passion for minerals and gemstones. In LA, his own business as a landscape gardener, and then later purchased and ran Michigan, where he studied Accounting and Mary she worked for “Papillion Gallery.” Her goal at Hollenbeck: “I want to merchant businesses that Betty helped manage. Bill and Betty are blessed studied Business Administration. Doug financed JUNE KUWAHARA get up earlier and go to the exercise classes. I hear they’re very good!” with two children, along with six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. his education working on Great Lakes ore boats. They are now enjoying their retirement at Hollenbeck Palms. June was born in Los Angeles and lived “It was a fantastic job, I loved it” he says. He was in Boyle Heights until World War II. She drafted into the Army during the beginning of the RACHEL GARNER attended Roosevelt High School, followed Korean War, serving in Japan and Korea. After Rachel graduated from Polytechnic High in Los Angeles, where she studied business administration. by LACC. June left LACC when she was the war, he became a CPA and then went on to She went on to work for the May Company and then LA County Auditor and Probation Departments. offered a job at the Benjamin Franklin manage a 360-bed hospital. He and Mary have been married 64 years Travel is her lifelong passion, and she’s looking forward to continuing her trips. She volunteers at Library. She met her late husband Tats and moved to LA to be closer to their son Ken, daughter-in-law Connie Kaiser helping the nurses with small details so they have more time for patient care. “I’m very during the War. The Kuwaharas opened the and granddaughter, Abbi. Abbi has performed at Hollenbeck with two pleased I made the move to Hollenbeck,” she says, “and I don’t have to cook anymore!” “Calvary Flower Shop” in Los Angeles and later another flower co-musicians from the High School of Performing Arts. Doug says of shop, “Kiku,” in Gardena. They worked together for over 30 years, Hollenbeck, “I love it. It’s a very positive place and very different from sometimes putting in 24 hours a day to fulfill their customers’ other places we looked at. I’m grateful my son and his wife looked for Residents Love Bus Outings orders, all while raising their three children in Montebello. June is a couple of years and found Hollenbeck.” very happy at Hollenbeck and says, “Everyone is very nice, and I & Carpooling to Explore All like the musical programs. If I’m ever lonely I can walk out of my Things Los Angeles! apartment and talk to new friends rather than being home alone.” REIKO YAMASHITA OUT & ABOUT Reiko was born in Yokohama, Japan, where she lived until she was five years old. She and her SHERMAN MCCLELLAN family then moved to Los Angeles, where Reiko & JOY TINSLEY attended Los Angeles Community College and Joy and Sherman met later in life as next- UCLA. She received her degree in Social Work door neighbors in Silver Lake, a Los Angeles and began a lifelong career working with abused neighborhood near Hollenbeck Palms. They children for the LA County Children Services department. Since both had a girl and two boys who played moving to Hollenbeck, she has enjoyed entertaining many friends in together. A few years after their spouses Hollenbeck’s Bistro and Grand Dining Room. passed away, Joy looked after Sherman following a hospital stay. They were married not too long after. Having grown up in Redondo ROBERT & MARY GRAY Beach and West Covina, Joy attended USC. Sherman, who was WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL La Monarca Bakery Robert and Mary met at church during LITTLE TOKYO raised in Glendale, attended Claremont McKenna. He went on Farmer’s Market Christmastime. Robert was a law professor at Barnsdall Park to become President of Admiral Plastics Corp., a family owned We love seeing all the Texas Wesleyan University and Mary taught business that made precision plastic injection molded parts for the An outing in LA Our residents love This unforgettable bonding that happens children of various ages, mostly twelve and electronics and aircraft industries. Since 1995, Sherman and his son It’s always nice to get wouldn’t be complete exploring Los Angeles building is one of the during these fun outings! four years old. They came to Hollenbeck Palms Tom have provided stock market timing advice via the McClellan out, breathe in the fresh without a stop in together! Historic and most famous spots in Some people say that looking for a retirement community that offered Market Report, www.mcoscillator.com. Joy has accumulated air, and enjoy the fresh Little Tokyo! The picturesque landmarks LA! Our residents can’t food is the key to assistance with health problems, and because an extensive collection of antique valentines and is a member of local produce that LA iconic architecture and can be found with ease help but get excited happiness. We strongly they were no longer able to care for their home. “We have no children, the National Valentines Collectors Association. They both note has to offer. There is rich culture that this all over the city. Here, when we arrive at this agree, and so do our but Mary has many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews,” that they have been impressed with the attention and kindness of so much to see at the wonderful tourist haven the residents enjoy each gorgeous landmark. residents! Here they are says Robert, who is working on his second book. Mary likes to sew and Hollenbeck Palms staff. Farmers Market, and has to offer is enough other’s company at the There is plenty of music at La Monarca Bakery, write, and she is still connected with family and friends in Texas. They the residents just love to lure even the most Mariachi Plaza and pose and fun to go around at a sweet spot on the look forward to making more friends at Hollenbeck while learning and 5 bringing home goodies camera-shy residents in in front of a colorful and the Walt Disney corner of 1st and 6 growing in their later years. to snack on! for a group photo. lively mural. Concert Hall. Boyle.