Winter 2010 An Evening with Motown raises more - than $195,000 for senior adults! More than 400 guests gathered to raise funds CaRDinaL RitteR and enjoy the sounds of the Fabulous Motown senioR seRViCes BoaRD oF DiReCtoRs Revue on Friday, November 5th at the Crowne Plaza in Clayton. Co-chairs Jim Laurentius and oFFiCeRs Dan Wienstroer hosted the evening as guests President, enjoyed silent and live auctions, a sit down din - Rosemary Fairhead ner and dancing and the winning Trip for Two to Vice President, Hawaii raffle ticket was drawn. Victoria Horst The CRSS Board of Directors presented the Heart and Cross Award to the treasurer, William H. Erker Family. This award is given annually to an individual, organization Daniel G. Wienstroer or family which supports senior adults without resources. Bill Erker, patriarch of the secretary, William Hopfinger family, passed away last year and his children were presented with the Heart and Cross Award. The Erker Family carries on their parents’ tradition of selflessness and assistant secretary, sr. suzanne Wesley, CsJ working on behalf of those who may not have a voice with their continued support of CRSS as well as the Archdiocese of St. Louis and many other causes. MeMBeRs Many thanks to all who generously sponsored, attended and donated auction items and their time and talents to make this event such a success. Save the Date for Julia e. andert next year – Friday, November 4th, 2011! David G. Behlman Daniel D. Callahan Jack Challis Mary, Queen and Mother Center Robert L. Devereux Cardinal Ritter Senior Services thomas Doherty Skilled Nursing facility Mary, Queen and Joseph F. Dwyer, Jr. Mother Center is working to create a edward J. Griesedieck more homelike environment in its rooms susan e. Kalist and family visiting areas. These areas are Joseph J. Kelley, Jr. comprised of private rooms for rehabili - James Laurentius tation, private pay residents, Hospice, or Brian J. o’Malley Respite care. Mary, Queen and Mother David schlafly Center offers skilled nursing care on the sr. Pauline schwandt, osF Cardinal Carberry Campus of Cardinal Mark siedband Ritter Senior Services at 7601 Watson John J. smith, sr. Road in Shrewsbury. Rehabilitation serv - Barbara tricomi ices including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy are just ohala J. Ward a few of the many amenities offered to their residents. susan M. Wilson "We're creating the best environment possible for continued on page 6 in this issue: - From the Ceo 2 Friends of CRss 3 Local Corporations Make a Difference Volunteer Corner 7 in the Lives of senior adults! 2 Help Wanted 7 From the CEO... Dear Friends of Cardinal Ritter is a good time to count our blessings and try to be as Senior Services: generous to those who cannot meet even their most It is hard to imagine that we are basic needs of food, medication, heat and rent. Please nearing the end of 2010! It has been be generous and partner with Cardinal Ritter Senior a difficult year for many senior Services in the mission of Jesus to help provide adults. Our calls for assistance from resources for senior adults most in need. senior adults are up 42% from this May our God of abundance and promise bless your time last year. Many sources of help family, and fill your hearts with generosity, peace and available in the past are closed or joy. Enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Thank have significantly fewer resources to help those in you in advance for partnering with us to live the mis - need. sion of Jesus. At Cardinal Ritter Senior Services we are faced with the same reality of stretching resources, but they don’t stretch nearly far enough to meet the needs of senior adults coming and calling for help. Sister Suzanne Wesley, CSJ During this holiday season and looking into 2011, it Chief Executive Officer Local Corporations Make a Difference in the Lives of Senior Adults! Senior adults who need extra help with activities of daily living are warmer this winter because of grant funding for the Warm Windows project at DuBourg House, a licensed assisted living residence on Eichelberger in the City of St. Louis next to DuBourg High School. Residents are safer, healthier, and more comfort - able than ever as a result of new, weather-proof win - dows built into resident living quarters. We are grate - ful to the three funders who have allowed this project to be more than half completed to date: • U.S. Bancorp Foundation - U.S. Bank in St. Louis • Employee’s Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis • St. Anthony’s Charitable Foundation - Physician Ambassador’s Committee If you are interested in sponsoring a window at DuBourg House and have your donation recognized in the lobby of the building, please contact the devel - opment office at 314-961-8000 ext. 323. Each window sponsorship is $250 with opportunities to sponsor one window, one resident room or a hallway. Proud member of the United Way 2 Friends of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Contributions July 16th through November 6th Blessing Garden Brick Mr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Joseph & Anna Serben Father Thomas C. Miller The Griner Family, Love Berra Mr. Nicholas Serben Mr. and Mrs. Rod Molnar and Peace Mr. Alroy Chambers Ms. Norma Timmer Mr. and Mrs. Rich Radil Ms. Alice E. Griner Ms. Shirley A. Chambers Ms. Dorothy Ley Mr. Tim J. Rogan William and Katherine Memorials and Ms. Angela Sphar Estates, Foundations, Cooney Honorariums Mr. Blake Travis Grants and Matching Mr. Robert Cooney Ms. Carol Singler in honor of… Gifts Ms. Doris Crowley Mr. Leonard Volkerding Annual Alabama vs. Employees Community Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Arkansas football game. Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Fund of Boeing St. Louis Walther Go Hogs! Moser Greater Saint Louis Mary and John DeGreeff Mr . Michael P. Fairhead Joe & Marge Winkelmann Community Foundation Ms. Blanche DeGreeff John and Liz Wolbers’ Mr. Joseph Winkelmann, Marian Foundation Ms. Janet Dickerson wedding Jr. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Ms. Gertrude M. Bucher Ms . Susan Klein-Shelton Donations Foundation Mr. Joe Donnelly Ms. Katie Puglisi Anonymous St. Anthony’s Charitable Ms. Katherine K. Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Pete Barnhart Foundation - Physician in memory of… Ms. Fae Fogerty Ms. Lizzy Behlman Ambassador’s Committee Ms. Doris Ameiss Ms. Lorraine House Ms. Penny Benz Union Pacific Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mr. Frank Koziacki Fund for Effective Ameiss Mr. and Mrs. James Ms. Deborah M. Government Ms. Genevieve Austin Bischof, Jr. Loeffelman William T. Kemper Dr. John R. Austin, M.D. Ms. Mary Kay Bonness Mrs. Mary R. Ryan Mr. Ronald Coleman Foundation Ann and Charles Berra Ms. Julie Gaiser Ms. Kaelen Felix We Care, We Share Mr. and Mrs. Phillip C. Ms. Rosemary G. O’Neill Anonymous Berra Mr. Carl R. Gaertner Mr. Frank Hunyar Mrs. Corliss Cox Ms. Ruth Bunch Mr. James T. Grass Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. CRSS Maintenance Staff Americ Disc USA - Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Hunyar Ms. Eleanor Enger Minnesota Inc. Hodapp Ms. Catherine Joseph Ms. Rosemary Fairhead Ms. Nancy L. Bond Ms. Frances Knight Ms. Josephine C. Ms. Dorothy Hall and Ms. Mr. Lewis D. Bunch Grisbeck Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lodes Ms. Eugenia O. McCormack Lesa Hall Ms. Mary S. Bunch Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Ms. Patricia Sheridan McIntyre Mr. Clarence Merz Ms. Jean E. Chouquette Ms. Carol A. Singler Ms. Karen F. Dhuwalia Ms. Lillian Kassel Father Martin J. Mulvihill Ms. Carolyn R. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson Mr. Daniel M. Goggins Walther Ms. Mildred Knichel Ms. Betty Palmero Fitzgerald Spring/Summer Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald The St. Louis ManKind Ms. Susan M. Reese Project - Elder’s Council Mr. Nicholas Serben Appeal 2010 Mr. Steven D. Johnsted Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mr. John (Jack) Leykam Mr. William Shine Mr. and Mrs. John Koritta Ameiss Sr. Suzanne Wesley, CSJ Sr. Suzanne Wesley, CSJ Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Ms. Marianthi Beqari Ms. Katherine Mees Ms. Susan M. Wilson Manary Mr. Robert G. Bieg Ms. Pamela A. Marler Ms. Miriam A. Manary Gifts in Kind Mr. and Mrs. Charles Block Mr. and Mrs. James C. Mr. Lewis D. Bunch Ms. Amolee F. McIntyre Ms. Sheryl L. Bunn Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Owen Busiek Ms. Karen A. Splaingard Mr. William E. Bussen Ms. Amelia Nusrala Ms. Judith Farace St. Louis Mennonite Mr. and Mrs. James Casey Ms. Toni Ravarino Hallmark Corporation Fellowship Ms. Juanita Clayton Mr. Charles Rose Mr. and Mrs. James A. Ms. Maxine Sutton Mr. Ronald Coleman Ms. Carol A. Rose Hoffmann Ms. Torre West Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Ms. Delores Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Norm Koelling Richard and MM Caudle Ms. Marcia G. Holmes continued on page 4 Please remember Cardinal Ritter Senior Services in your will and estate planning. 3 Cross AHM Financial Group LLC Mr . and Mrs . Steven Bova Sr . Barbara Dreher , CSJ Ms. Edna Deardeuff Air Masters Dr . and Mrs . Christopher C. Mr . and Mrs . Kevin Droesch Ms. Irene M. Higgins AirTran Airways Bowe Drury Inns , Inc . Brentwood Parks and Mr. James T. Grass Mr . John Aleto Mr . and Mrs . Michael Dunk Altman -Charter Company Recreation Dynamic Personal Fitness Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ameren Corporation Broadway Oyster Bar E. M. Harris Construction Gruener American Food & Vending Mr . and Mrs . Juan R. Brooks Eagle Springs Golf Course Ms. Emily E. Hayes Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Brunswick Zone Chesterfield Mr . and Mrs . Mike Eichhorn Ms. Rita Mae Hesser Amini ’s Home Rugs and Brunswick Zone Lakeside Mr . and Mrs . Brad G. Elsner Mr. and Mrs. Joel E. Game Room Ms . Sandi K. Brust Enterprise Bank & Trust Hodapp Mr .