The Meadows
Roomers
April 2015
Great Give Day 2015 Set
Great Give Day 2015 is set for Tuesday, May 5, 2015 and The Good Neighbor Society will be one of the qualifying
charities eligible to receive funds during this 24-hour event. In conjunction with the Community Foundation of
Greater Dubuque (CFGD) the Good Neighbor Society will be working toward raising funds on-line to assist with
retiring the debt on their new 2015 Dodge Caravan with a rear entrance ramp that can accommodate 2 wheel chair
residents and an additional passenger in the front with the driver.
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 from 12:00AM to 11:59PM
Where: www.GreatGiveDay.org
How Much: Minimum gift of $10 – no maximum amount
(NOTE: A gift of $50 qualifies for the 25% Endow Iowa Credit)
What: 24-hours of on-line giving to making a difference for GNS
All gifts are tax deductible
All Donor information secured through Kimbia at PCI-Level 1 compliant site
Matching Funds are available during Power Hours, Double Donation Hours and as Bonus
Grants
No cost to GNS to participate and 93% of all donations get to your specified organization
For more information on Great Give Day 2015 contact David Snyder, CEO or Cathy Werner, CFO of the Good Neighbor Society (563) 9273907. THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF THIS GIVING OPPORTUNITY.
The Meadows
would like to
express their deepest sympathy
to the family of Dave Schulte.
Dave recently lost his courageous battle with cancer and
passed away last month. Dave
is the son of Ruth Schulte, tenant at The Meadows. Our
thoughts and prayers also extend to the family of Duane
Streicher. Duane passed away
suddenly last month, he is a
brother-in-law to Ron Wilhelm,
tenant at The Meadows.
Birthdays
3 Adorine Kaiser
6 Alice Foster
25 Margaret Miller
The Meadows adds AED
The Meadows Assisted Living community has recently purchased an Automatic
External Defibrillator (AED) to add to their crash cart with financial assistance
from Regional Medical Center’s Fund and Resource Development Advisory Committee. The Good Neighbor Society is pleased to have partnered with RMC on
this potentially life-saving equipment purchase.
In recent years, automated external defibrillators have become a familiar sight in
many workplaces and community buildings across America because of their ability to save the life of someone stricken by a sudden cardiac arrest. Nearly every
day, an organization with an AED program saves the life of a team member, customer or community member. Those persons on the scene with an AED were able
to treat the victim before EMS responders arrive, so it is important for workplaces to have an “AED program” that
includes employees trained in CPR and AED use. It was the goal of the Good Neighbor Society to have the potential of saving the life of a tenant, team member or visitor at The Meadows if the need arises. GNS also have 3 AEDs
in the Good Neighbor Home, their long term care facility.
The Meadows is located on the Good Neighbor Society’s CCRC Campus in Manchester. The Good Neighbor Society has been serving the Manchester/Delaware County area for over 50 years, with The Meadows opening its doors
in March 2000. The Good Neighbor Society has recently completed the necessary application with the State of
Iowa to secure the designation of CCRC – Continuous Care Retirement Community. This new status will allow for
Independent Living services to be added to GNS’s 33-acre campus as well as making the GNS eligible for some significant tax credits.
Recently David Snyder, CEO of the Good Neighbor Society accepts a check from Rachel York, representing RMC’s Fund and Resource
Development Advisory Committee. Also present for the presentation were Marcia Burkle, RMC Auxiliary Coordinator and FRDAC member (right) and Cathy Werner Good Neighbor Society CFO (left).
Father’s Day & Mother’s Day Brunch
As we look toward summer, we want to take this opportunity to invite each of you to our 6th Annual Father’s
Day /Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 17th, 2015! We’ve had
such a great time with this event that we are excited to do it again this
“It’s a wonderful way to honor
year! It’s a wonderful way to honor all of our tenants at The Meadows
all of our tenants at The
and share in a special day with family. As we have done in the past, we
Meadows
and share in a special
have chosen a date that falls between Father’s Day and Mother’s Day.
day with family”
Brunch will be served from 10:30A.M.-1:00P.M. and we will schedule
families every half hour in order to minimize long lines through our buffet. The menu will include: breakfast bake, bacon, biscuits and gravy, glazed ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable,
fresh fruit, rolls, dessert and beverages.
Each tenants meal will be provided along with two complimentary guest meals. Additional guests will be
charged $10.00. Tenants are encouraged to extend this invitation to their family members. Please choose one
representative per family to RSVP.
RSVP is required by Friday, May 8th. We will need the number of people in your party as well as the seating
time you prefer. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Congratulations to Good Neighbor Society team members, Kelly Mesplay,
Della Gilbert, and Tammy Klostermann
as they have dedicated 15 years of service to the Meadows Assisted Living.
Please take time to congratulate them.
Emily Rauch gave an informative
presentation about her recent back
surgery to correct her scoliosis.
She also talked about her carreer
working as a nurse at the University
of Iowa on the Neuro floor.
Tenants at The Meadows had a great time watching children
hunt for eggs at The Meadows. There was 24 kids that attended the hunt.
Mike Vorwald and Jim Kelchen provided music for the
tenants. They had a great Sunday afternoon.
Tenants enjoyed some after dinner piano
music from Jamie Reth.
1. Raisin - White - Rye
2. Eiffel - Water - Watch
3. Surfing Waves - TV's - Toothpaste
4. A popular Girl - The Dried Fruit Isle - Tombstones
5. The Scale - The Legend - The Key
6. A Shepherd - Sheet Music - The White House
7. Teddy Bear - Turkey - Christmas Stocking
8. Porkey - Wilber - Arnold
9. Volleyball - Office with Computers - Fisherman
10. Tapestry - Braided - Area