MAGAZINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE MAGAZINE MEET THE NEW FACES BEHIND THE MASKS. INSIDE NEW TRUSTEES ADDED TO THE BOARD MAGAZINE OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A NEW GENERATION OF DONORS GREETINGS FROM OUR NEW CHAPLAIN WELCOME BACK FAMILIES WINTER 2020/ SPRING 2021 MAGAZINE Saint Simeon’s A LETTER FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wow, what an incredible first 5 months as Executive Director So where do we go from here? In this issue of the we will of the Saint Simeon’s Foundation. I am humbled by the hear from new Foundation Trustees, our next generation support of the Foundation Board under the Chairmanship of donors, how Saint Simeon’s is handling the Covid-19 of The Right Reverend, Bishop Poulson of the Episcopal pandemic, our new Chaplain, Reverend Susanne Methven, Diocese of Oklahoma. Additionally, I would be lost without and the announcement of our 25th Anniversary of Saint our amazing foundation assistant, Lisa Gray. I am thankful Simeon’s Western Days. This year also marks the 20th of their support of my role to advance our mission “…to be Anniversary of the creation of The Saint Simeon’s Foundation. the preferred senior care community for men and women I can think of no better time to serve the Foundation than now. of all faiths and denominations who wish to live their later years in an environment with dignity, individuality, and the I am thankful for YOU; our donors, residents, families, and highest attainable level of independence.” friends who continue to support our beacon of love and care on the hill. After spending 11 years in higher education and 3 years in a corporate role, I have finally found my home at the Yours in service, with gratitude: Saint Simeon’s Foundation. Together, we have weathered a global pandemic, provided vaccines for residents and staff, and survived a history making Arctic blast. These challenges that the Home has overcome are a testament to Saint Simeon’s resilient residents, dedicated staff, and strategic administration led by CEO and President Angela Green. Calvin Michael Moniz, Esq. Executive Director and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Saint Simeon’s Foundation 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAGAZINE MAGAZINE WINTER 2020/SPRING 2021 Saint Simeon’s Magazine is a publication of the Saint Simeon’s Foundation, which provides support for the MAGAZINESaint Simeon’s Senior Living Community. Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Community is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. All faiths and backgrounds are welcome. MEET OUR NEW TRUSTEES Copyright @ 2021. All rights reserved. MAGAZINE Pages 6 -7 EDITOR & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAINT SIMEON’S FOUNDATION OUR NEW Calvin Moniz EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected] MAGAZINE Page 9 918-794-1918 PRESIDENT & CEO OF SAINT SIMEON’S Angela Green MAGAZINE [email protected] A NEW GENERATION 918-794-1940 OF DONORS FOR MORE INFORMATIONS aCONTACTint OURSi meon’s Pages 10 -11 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Donna Logsdon [email protected] 918-794-1902 FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WELCOME BACK FAMILIES Lisa Gray [email protected] Pages 14 - 15 918-794-1977 GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION Sensus Marketing [email protected] 918-747-0019 CONTRIBUTING WRITER Chris Barricks MEMBER Page 19 3 A LETTER FROM OUR CEO I believe in the courage of hope. I believe that better days are coming. In fact, as I write this, they have already begun! This week, it has been a privilege and pure joy to witness the face-to-face reunions of some of our beloved residents with their loved ones. After a full year of COVID-19 restrictions—necessary to keep Throughout the difficult challenges of the past year, I have our residents safe and healthy—we have been vaccinated been inspired and encouraged daily by the positivity and and are now able to start reducing those restrictions. Just resiliency of the residents and the courage and perseverance like the grounds have begun to show signs of new life—early of our loving staff. It has been an honor to serve alongside daffodils, budding trees, greening grass—this has become a these Saints and Heroes. season of renewed life and activity for our residents and staff. In addition, I am continuously grateful for the support and There is such simple pleasure in eating a good meal with good encouragement of the Boards and donors. We would be unable company, on fine china in the dining room. I doubt that will to do any of this without your loving support. ever be taken for granted again. And the happy sounds of laughter and conversation are increasingly heard throughout the community as renewed physically-distanced activities are To better days, attracting residents and encouraging socialization in a fun and safe manner. I always knew that going to the Beauty Shop was a highlight of the week for many residents, but now it is an epic event! Everyone is thrilled to once again be pampered by our stylists and manicurists. Who knew that “returning to normal” could feel so fantastic? Angela Green President and CEO 4 WHEN YOU CARE For Someone, Everything Matters, Even the Purée Puréed meal Solid meal At Saint Simeon’s, we understand you eat with your eyes first. That’s why Chef Alan and our culinary team go the extra mile for residents who have trouble eating solid food. They are well trained in creating puréed meals that look and taste like their solid food counterparts. Our goal at Saint Simeon’s isn’t for our residents to simply live out the rest of their days but to thrive and get as much enjoyment as possible out of each day – including every meal. Call Donna at 918-794-1902 for more information about Saint Simeon’s offerings for every level of senior care. SaintSimeons.org A special congratulations to Saint Simeon’s dining partner, Morrison’s, who received “Account of the Year Award” for 2020 for their handling of the pandemic. Saint Simeon’s is a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma MEET OUR NEW TRUSTEES We’re excited to add three amazing BETH BROWN new members to our Board of Trustees. As with all our new Board members, While each brings a special passion to Beth has multiple connections with Saint make a difference for Saint Simeon’s with Simeon’s. She was first introduced to the their unique skills and talents, they all Saint Simeon’s family when her mother- in-law, Fannie, became a resident. Fannie have the same story about joining the spent three years in the Memory Care Board: George called! Center and Beth immediately fell in love Most recently with The University of with the care and passion she saw from Tulsa, Beth drew on her organizational the staff. skills to chair the 2019 Western Days live auction with her husband and then “They went above and beyond to care to serve as the 2020 Western Days chair, for Fannie and preserve her dignity,” pulling together a hugely successful Beth said. virtual event. ■ Through the years, Beth’s family became more involved in Saint Simeon’s. Beth “I’m passionate about fundraising and was friends with then-CEO Lindsay Fick, raising awareness for Saint Simeon’s. attended Western Days with friends Tom It’s such a special place for Tulsa, full of and Lisa Schooley, and her husband, loving people who are called to make Scott, joined the Saint Simeon’s Board a difference caring for others.” of Trustees in 2018. 6 CRAIG DEISENROTH his grandmother and great aunt passed, Craig’s family continued their Craig has been part of the Saint visits, seeing friends at Saint Simeon’s Simeon’s community for decades. every Sunday. In fact, you could say it’s a family tradition. Two generations of his Craig had a great role model for his family have been residents at our service to Saint Simeon’s. His dad was facility; supporting Saint Simeon’s active in fundraising for the campus both financially and with their time and served on the Board of Trustees. and talents. He was also a great help during the early Western Days events. A lifelong Episcopalian and member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tulsa, When the time came, Craig’s father Craig learned of Saint Simeon’s early. became a second-generation Saint His father was active at the Diocese Simeon’s resident, benefiting from the “We’ve always supported Saint level in the Episcopal Church and very facilities and caring service he’d so Simeon’s, but this is a chance for me supportive of the work at Saint Simeon’s selflessly worked to support for many to get personally involved and continue Craig’s family began visiting his years before. Now, Craig has the my father’s work. I’m excited to help grandmother and great aunt weekly opportunity to carry the torch and Saint Simeon’s serve other families like at Saint Simeon’s. During this time, bring his 30-year perspective of Saint it has mine.” they became good friends with many Simeon’s—as supporter and family of the other residents. In fact, after member—to the Board. ■ ROSS SWIMMER and again answered the call of duty to It wasn’t long before another connection serve as Director of the Office of Indian from the past came to Saint Simeon’s. Trust Transition for President George Claire and Margarite Anderson, with W. Bush. Attorney, bank president, whom Ross was great friends in college registered financial advisor. Ross (he was engaged to their daughter!), has done it all and his counsel will be moved into the cottages at Saint incredibly valuable.