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Organization
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Golf tournament
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Sioux City, IA
A message from Bev Zenor, executive director
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What’s happening at Sunrise?
In recent months, there has been a lot going on within our community!
• We welcomed friends and family to our annual Easter egg hunt and Mother’s Day
brunch. Our community thrives on these intergenerational events.
• Anita Gell, a Sunrise resident, celebrated her 100th birthday at Sunrise this spring.
• About 90 people attended our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon as we celebrated
all our Sunrise volunteers and honored our outstanding contributors. Last year
alone, we had 225 volunteers and recorded 4,950 hours of service.
external defibrillators
• From Powell Group Fund of Baton Rouge—
grant funding of $4,648 to purchase four
automated external defibrillators
• From Missouri River Historical Development,
May through September
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Courtyard Park
Father’s Day Barbecue
June 18 • 5-6:30 p.m. • Indoor Park
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Sept. 13 • Sunrise Campus
Jill Miller Holiday Benefit Concert
Tom Chilton,
Powell
Broadcastin
g,
presents a
check to Lorr
ie
Stedman,
director of fu
nd
developmen
t.
Nov. 28 • Orpheum Theatre • Sioux City
Board of Directors
THOMAS PADGETT, PH.D. • President
MARY KOVARNA, PH.D. • Vice President
L to R: Pointe resident Alice Senske
with daughter Carol Robison
COREY WRENN • Secretary
LARRY BOOK • Treasurer
TOM GRIMSLEY • Past President
KYLE IRVIN • Legal Advisor
Anita Gell celebrates a century!
Barbara Condon, Ph.D. • Michael Gunsch
Donald Kelsey • Carolyn Leman, Ph.D.
Howard Logan • Peter Thoreen • William Ziebell, M.D.
(It’s Never Too Late), a person-centered
“Grant funding extends our resources and improves the
quality of life for all our residents,” notes Bev Zenor, executive
director. “We are very grateful for these gifts, as we know how
much our community will benefit from the new equipment.”
Wednesday Cookouts
Date TBD
Inc. – grant funding of $10,000 to purchase iN2L
engagement technology system (see page 1).
Upcoming Events
Leave a Legacy Seminar
Sunrise was recently awarded three generous grants to
further
the services of our care continuum.
grant funding of $1,500 to purchase automated
Connections
Sunrise advances person-centered care
Sunrise receives three grants
• From Siouxland Community Foundation—
SUMMER 2015
www.sunriseretirement.com
PAID
5501 Gordon Drive East
Sioux City, IA 51106
RAISES FUNDS
Sunrise hosted the 23rd Annual Siouxland Senior Open on May 27 at Two
Rivers Golf Club, with the awards banquet following at Dakota Dunes Country
Club. This was the rain date for the event, but it was a beautiful day and turnout
remained strong. The tournament raised an estimated $19,000!
The Siouxland Senior Open benefits two important not-for-profits: Sunrise
and the First Tee youth golf program. Sunrise will use proceeds to benefit iN2L
virtual therapy (see page 1) and life enrichment for residents.
This year we welcomed honorary guest Ray Nacke, longtime men’s
basketball coach at Briar Cliff University, and celebrity guest Rick Scott, a twotime REMAX longest drive winner.
Tom Olson was our champion with a score of 73. Now a three-time
Siouxland Senior Open winner, he received the prestigious Gunderson Cup and
his name was inscribed on the Dale Mogren memorial plaque.
Sunrise Retirement Community, Sioux City, Iowa
Dr. Tom Padgett,
Sunrise board
president, accepts
a check from Mark
Monson, MRHD
representative.
Foundation Board
Jack Bernstein • Larry Delperdang • Donald Herbold
Pokey Jensen • Richard Keith • Donald Kelsey
Lorrie Stedman • Bev Zenor • William Ziebell, M.D.
L to R: Volunteers Glad Hill and
Bob Derflinger pose with their treats.
Outstanding volunteers included, from top:
John Anderson, Stan & Marlene Ahrendt,
Judy Chesley, and Diane Glasson. Not
pictured: Melanie Jacobsen and Pokey Jensen
Our Mission
Caring deeply. Connecting daily.
Leading boldly. Serving faithfully.
Sunrise was honored to have Barbara Newhouse, president
and CEO of the National ALS Association, as keynote
speaker at our 2014 annual
meeting this spring.
Newhouse shared her 25year connection to Sunrise
and said she was delighted
to return to her Siouxland
roots. When people are
passionate and organizations
Bev Zenor and Barb Newhouse
are authentic in their cause
to serve others, noted Newhouse, good things happen. She
encouraged collaboration, reminding not-for-profits to make
the most of scarce resources now and in the future.
Over the years, Newhouse said she has seen the many ways
Sunrise has invested in serving Siouxland seniors. Now, she
explained, the results are coming back many times over. Her
advice to not-for-profit organizations is to remain “true to
their roots” and passionate in their service—as Sunrise has.
iN2L=It’s Never Too Late
This summer, we are passionate about a new level of
service we can offer. The iN2L technology provides a variety
of adaptive and engagement computer hardware experiences
for individuals at Sunrise. iN2L solutions can benefit
residents across our continuum, but the system is focused
on older adults with physical and cognitive challenges. The
technology is well suited for delivering dementia engagement
programming and innovative therapy interventions.
To that end, Sunrise has decided to move away from
using personal alarms for residents at risk for falls. We will
increasingly utilize other mechanisms to ensure resident safety.
We thank Missouri River Historical Development for
helping fund one iN2L system with a $10,000 grant. Moving
forward, we hope to purchase two more systems for our health
center. Fundraising will begin soon.
Improved quality of life
iN2L is a great tool that will impact each resident’s quality
of life in an engaging way. Using this technology, we can draw
upon the preserved capabilities and address individual needs
and preferences of each resident.
We also expect email, Skype, interactive music, games, art
and physical activity programs, and entertainment content to
motivate residents and help them stay connected with loved
ones and those around them.
Moving away from personal alarms and into personalized
solutions is just the beginning! We expect iN2L to expand to
all our service areas in the coming months and years. Watch to
see how things unfold!
Since person-centered care has been central to our
efforts from the very beginning, iN2L reflects how Sunrise
is remaining “true to its roots,” as Newhouse suggested.
Passionate in this commitment, we continue to live our
mission: Caring deeply. Connecting daily. Leading boldly.
Serving faithfully.
Congratulations
to John Anderson
as he ends 30 years of service on the Sunrise board.
See inside.
ANNUAL MEETING MARKS SUNRISE
Success
Our 2014 annual board of directors’ meeting
highlighted many ways in which Sunrise is Shining Bright.
For nearly 60 years as Siouxland’s only communitybased not-for-profit, Sunrise has been shining bright.
Without question, Sunrise shines brightest and best through
our people—our boards, our residents, our donors and
volunteers, and our team.
Held on April 28 at the Book Indoor Park in the
Sunrise Health Center, this special event marked our
community’s accomplishments last year. There were about
65 board members, leadership team members, staff, donors,
volunteers, and friends on hand to help us celebrate.
Keynote speaker: Barb Newhouse
Sunrise welcomed its longtime friend Barbara
Newhouse, president of the national ALS Association, as the
keynote speaker. Credited with leading the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge that swept the nation last summer, Newhouse says
her passion in fighting for this and other causes started in the
Sioux City area.
“It’s very important to me to stay connected to my
roots here,” she says. “A lot of people in the Siouxland
community have been my mentors for years, and I never
want to forget who taught me what I know.”
In her message, Newhouse stressed the importance of
communicating, collaborating with other agencies for the
good of the cause, and always being authentic.
She commended Sunrise for “shining bright” as the
community’s leader in longterm care, and particularly in
memory care.
Bev Zenor was recognized
for her longstanding commitment to
Sunrise and 25 years of service.
Leman,
Community impact in Siouxland and beyond
•
•
•
•
•
After three decades, John Anderson is retiring
from the Sunrise board of directors. At this year’s annual
meeting, Anderson was recognized for his incredible 30
years of volunteer service on the board.
“John was always there to advise us in legal
matters,” states John Gerwulf, Sunrise executive director
from 1976–2005. “His impact on the board was felt in
every project—beginning with its concept all the way
through to its completion.”
In addition, Gerwulf notes, “John was very involved
and especially proud of our work with independent living,
which we introduced in 1971, and with memory care,
which we pioneered with the Sunlight Center in 1992
and the
addition of
Bernstein
L to R:
Using the power of technology, we’ve connected our residents with their family members via Skype.
We introduced OmniVR, a fun and engaging virtual rehabilitation system that can improve functional abilities through muscle training, balance, movement, coordination, endurance, and cognitive skills.
Sunrise hosted Find Out Fridays, an educational series discussing various topics relevant to area seniors. This free learning forum was open to the public.
Broadening our continuum, we’ve created new in-
home care options through a partnership with UnityPoint-St. Luke’s.
Sunrise became Sioux City’s first senior health care community to become officially designated as a
Blue Zones Workplace.
•
•
•
•
•
We’re proud of our intergenerational fundraising with The First Tee.
Clinical partnerships allow students from Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, and Western Iowa Tech to enhance their learning at Sunrise.
Our chaplaincy program, sponsored in part by Morningside Lutheran Church, provides spiritual support throughout our campus.
Sunrise is sponsor site for SHIIP—the Senior Health Insurance Information Program that offers statewide insurance counseling.
Sunrise is part of a local group of dedicated not-for-
profits working to reignite the Leave-a-Legacy campaign and inspire people to make charitable bequests to charities of their choice.
2014 Resident Service Days
John
Anderson
and John
Gerworf
Sunrise welcomed its newest addition this spring: an
artificial putting green! Residents and their families and
children are enjoying the green, which is the final piece of the
Sunrise Community Park.
Sunrise resident Bob Anderson—who has had three holein-ones during his lifetime—loves the green and was one of
the first to try it out. After a few practice putts, Anderson
started sinking 12 footers, one right after another.
Siouxland Senior Open, a golf tournament that supports
Sunrise and The First Tee, held a special kick-off event at the
putting green on May 8. At this event, kids from the First Tee
program came out and tested their putting skills alongside
Sunrise residents.
“The great thing about golf is that it’s something you can
do all your life,” notes Anderson.
“It was awesome seeing the kids interact with our
residents,” said Lorrie Stedman, director of fund development.
Sunrise
installed its
new putting
gree this
spring.
Through collaboration, education, and technology, Sunrise is lighting the way as a leader in community-based senior health care.
in 1996.”
okey and
Colin Je
nsen
whouse, Carolyn
One of the best ways that Sunrise lives its mission is through various partnerships on its campus and throughout Siouxland.
Consider these examples from 2014:
Anderson
ends 30 years of service
L to R: P
ett, Barbara Ne
L to R: Tom Padg
and Sherry Padgett
SHININGBRIGHT
Individuals recognized
At the annual meeting, we acknowledged Ana Munoz
as employee of the year and Pokey Jensen as fundraising
volunteer of the year. We also introduced new board officers
and honored Bev Zenor, executive director, for her 25 years
of service to Sunrise.
Sunrise adds putting green
2014
2013
Independent Living
41,086
40,830
Health Center: Private
14,644
14,285
Health Center: Medicaid
7,228
8,578
Medicare
1,9822,065
Assisted Living
9,320
9,111
Assisted Living: Waiver
1,641
3,322
Assisted Living: Memory Care
3,220
2,453
79,121
80,644
TOTAL DAYS
Excerpt taken from Sunrise Retirement 2014 Annual Report. To view
the complete report visit www.sunriseretirement.com/assets/sunriseretirement-sioux-city-iowa-2014-annual-report.pdf
Assisted Living:
Waiver
Assisted Living:
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Medicare
2014
Health Center:
Private
Health Center: Medicaid
Days
Independent Living
Bob Anderson, Sunrise resident,
tests his putting skills. Notes his
son, Bob “I hope that going out
to the putting green becomes a
fixture in my dad’s life. Thank
you to everyone who has
made this possible either by
planning, funding, building,
or transporting residents out
to enjoy the green.”
“Intergenerational activities are always a win-win.”
Beyond basic recreation, the new putting green has
applications for our physical therapy department. Working on
elements of balance and gait, it can help build the capabilities
of our residents.
The putting green is a gift from Carolyn Leman, a Sunrise
board member, and her husband, Gene. Putters were donated
by Doug Schultz, nephew of Pointe resident Juanita Posey and
the golf pro at Willow Creek Golf Course in LeMars.
With this final piece of the park in place, dedication will
be held Sept. 13 at our Grandparents Day celebration.
Putting Green
BY THE NUMBERS
4
8
62
435 $5,000 3,300
12
60
42
Holes
Donated putters
Donated balls
Sq. ft. of green space
Named-gift donation
by Gene & Carolyn Leman
Pounds of sand
Tons of gravel
Brushing & rolling applications
Man-hours by 3 workers
Residents are enjoying the green!
Here, Doris Adams lines up a putt
while Mary Ann Aasen looks on.
ANNUAL MEETING MARKS SUNRISE
Success
Our 2014 annual board of directors’ meeting
highlighted many ways in which Sunrise is Shining Bright.
For nearly 60 years as Siouxland’s only communitybased not-for-profit, Sunrise has been shining bright.
Without question, Sunrise shines brightest and best through
our people—our boards, our residents, our donors and
volunteers, and our team.
Held on April 28 at the Book Indoor Park in the
Sunrise Health Center, this special event marked our
community’s accomplishments last year. There were about
65 board members, leadership team members, staff, donors,
volunteers, and friends on hand to help us celebrate.
Keynote speaker: Barb Newhouse
Sunrise welcomed its longtime friend Barbara
Newhouse, president of the national ALS Association, as the
keynote speaker. Credited with leading the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge that swept the nation last summer, Newhouse says
her passion in fighting for this and other causes started in the
Sioux City area.
“It’s very important to me to stay connected to my
roots here,” she says. “A lot of people in the Siouxland
community have been my mentors for years, and I never
want to forget who taught me what I know.”
In her message, Newhouse stressed the importance of
communicating, collaborating with other agencies for the
good of the cause, and always being authentic.
She commended Sunrise for “shining bright” as the
community’s leader in longterm care, and particularly in
memory care.
Bev Zenor was recognized
for her longstanding commitment to
Sunrise and 25 years of service.
Leman,
Community impact in Siouxland and beyond
•
•
•
•
•
After three decades, John Anderson is retiring
from the Sunrise board of directors. At this year’s annual
meeting, Anderson was recognized for his incredible 30
years of volunteer service on the board.
“John was always there to advise us in legal
matters,” states John Gerwulf, Sunrise executive director
from 1976–2005. “His impact on the board was felt in
every project—beginning with its concept all the way
through to its completion.”
In addition, Gerwulf notes, “John was very involved
and especially proud of our work with independent living,
which we introduced in 1971, and with memory care,
which we pioneered with the Sunlight Center in 1992
and the
addition of
Bernstein
L to R:
Using the power of technology, we’ve connected our residents with their family members via Skype.
We introduced OmniVR, a fun and engaging virtual rehabilitation system that can improve functional abilities through muscle training, balance, movement, coordination, endurance, and cognitive skills.
Sunrise hosted Find Out Fridays, an educational series discussing various topics relevant to area seniors. This free learning forum was open to the public.
Broadening our continuum, we’ve created new in-
home care options through a partnership with UnityPoint-St. Luke’s.
Sunrise became Sioux City’s first senior health care community to become officially designated as a
Blue Zones Workplace.
•
•
•
•
•
We’re proud of our intergenerational fundraising with The First Tee.
Clinical partnerships allow students from Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, and Western Iowa Tech to enhance their learning at Sunrise.
Our chaplaincy program, sponsored in part by Morningside Lutheran Church, provides spiritual support throughout our campus.
Sunrise is sponsor site for SHIIP—the Senior Health Insurance Information Program that offers statewide insurance counseling.
Sunrise is part of a local group of dedicated not-for-
profits working to reignite the Leave-a-Legacy campaign and inspire people to make charitable bequests to charities of their choice.
2014 Resident Service Days
John
Anderson
and John
Gerworf
Sunrise welcomed its newest addition this spring: an
artificial putting green! Residents and their families and
children are enjoying the green, which is the final piece of the
Sunrise Community Park.
Sunrise resident Bob Anderson—who has had three holein-ones during his lifetime—loves the green and was one of
the first to try it out. After a few practice putts, Anderson
started sinking 12 footers, one right after another.
Siouxland Senior Open, a golf tournament that supports
Sunrise and The First Tee, held a special kick-off event at the
putting green on May 8. At this event, kids from the First Tee
program came out and tested their putting skills alongside
Sunrise residents.
“The great thing about golf is that it’s something you can
do all your life,” notes Anderson.
“It was awesome seeing the kids interact with our
residents,” said Lorrie Stedman, director of fund development.
Sunrise
installed its
new putting
gree this
spring.
Through collaboration, education, and technology, Sunrise is lighting the way as a leader in community-based senior health care.
in 1996.”
okey and
Colin Je
nsen
whouse, Carolyn
One of the best ways that Sunrise lives its mission is through various partnerships on its campus and throughout Siouxland.
Consider these examples from 2014:
Anderson
ends 30 years of service
L to R: P
ett, Barbara Ne
L to R: Tom Padg
and Sherry Padgett
SHININGBRIGHT
Individuals recognized
At the annual meeting, we acknowledged Ana Munoz
as employee of the year and Pokey Jensen as fundraising
volunteer of the year. We also introduced new board officers
and honored Bev Zenor, executive director, for her 25 years
of service to Sunrise.
Sunrise adds putting green
2014
2013
Independent Living
41,086
40,830
Health Center: Private
14,644
14,285
Health Center: Medicaid
7,228
8,578
Medicare
1,9822,065
Assisted Living
9,320
9,111
Assisted Living: Waiver
1,641
3,322
Assisted Living: Memory Care
3,220
2,453
79,121
80,644
TOTAL DAYS
Excerpt taken from Sunrise Retirement 2014 Annual Report. To view
the complete report visit www.sunriseretirement.com/assets/sunriseretirement-sioux-city-iowa-2014-annual-report.pdf
Assisted Living:
Waiver
Assisted Living:
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Medicare
2014
Health Center:
Private
Health Center: Medicaid
Days
Independent Living
Bob Anderson, Sunrise resident,
tests his putting skills. Notes his
son, Bob “I hope that going out
to the putting green becomes a
fixture in my dad’s life. Thank
you to everyone who has
made this possible either by
planning, funding, building,
or transporting residents out
to enjoy the green.”
“Intergenerational activities are always a win-win.”
Beyond basic recreation, the new putting green has
applications for our physical therapy department. Working on
elements of balance and gait, it can help build the capabilities
of our residents.
The putting green is a gift from Carolyn Leman, a Sunrise
board member, and her husband, Gene. Putters were donated
by Doug Schultz, nephew of Pointe resident Juanita Posey and
the golf pro at Willow Creek Golf Course in LeMars.
With this final piece of the park in place, dedication will
be held Sept. 13 at our Grandparents Day celebration.
Putting Green
BY THE NUMBERS
4
8
62
435 $5,000 3,300
12
60
42
Holes
Donated putters
Donated balls
Sq. ft. of green space
Named-gift donation
by Gene & Carolyn Leman
Pounds of sand
Tons of gravel
Brushing & rolling applications
Man-hours by 3 workers
Residents are enjoying the green!
Here, Doris Adams lines up a putt
while Mary Ann Aasen looks on.
ANNUAL MEETING MARKS SUNRISE
Success
Our 2014 annual board of directors’ meeting
highlighted many ways in which Sunrise is Shining Bright.
For nearly 60 years as Siouxland’s only communitybased not-for-profit, Sunrise has been shining bright.
Without question, Sunrise shines brightest and best through
our people—our boards, our residents, our donors and
volunteers, and our team.
Held on April 28 at the Book Indoor Park in the
Sunrise Health Center, this special event marked our
community’s accomplishments last year. There were about
65 board members, leadership team members, staff, donors,
volunteers, and friends on hand to help us celebrate.
Keynote speaker: Barb Newhouse
Sunrise welcomed its longtime friend Barbara
Newhouse, president of the national ALS Association, as the
keynote speaker. Credited with leading the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge that swept the nation last summer, Newhouse says
her passion in fighting for this and other causes started in the
Sioux City area.
“It’s very important to me to stay connected to my
roots here,” she says. “A lot of people in the Siouxland
community have been my mentors for years, and I never
want to forget who taught me what I know.”
In her message, Newhouse stressed the importance of
communicating, collaborating with other agencies for the
good of the cause, and always being authentic.
She commended Sunrise for “shining bright” as the
community’s leader in longterm care, and particularly in
memory care.
Bev Zenor was recognized
for her longstanding commitment to
Sunrise and 25 years of service.
Leman,
Community impact in Siouxland and beyond
•
•
•
•
•
After three decades, John Anderson is retiring
from the Sunrise board of directors. At this year’s annual
meeting, Anderson was recognized for his incredible 30
years of volunteer service on the board.
“John was always there to advise us in legal
matters,” states John Gerwulf, Sunrise executive director
from 1976–2005. “His impact on the board was felt in
every project—beginning with its concept all the way
through to its completion.”
In addition, Gerwulf notes, “John was very involved
and especially proud of our work with independent living,
which we introduced in 1971, and with memory care,
which we pioneered with the Sunlight Center in 1992
and the
addition of
Bernstein
L to R:
Using the power of technology, we’ve connected our residents with their family members via Skype.
We introduced OmniVR, a fun and engaging virtual rehabilitation system that can improve functional abilities through muscle training, balance, movement, coordination, endurance, and cognitive skills.
Sunrise hosted Find Out Fridays, an educational series discussing various topics relevant to area seniors. This free learning forum was open to the public.
Broadening our continuum, we’ve created new in-
home care options through a partnership with UnityPoint-St. Luke’s.
Sunrise became Sioux City’s first senior health care community to become officially designated as a
Blue Zones Workplace.
•
•
•
•
•
We’re proud of our intergenerational fundraising with The First Tee.
Clinical partnerships allow students from Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, and Western Iowa Tech to enhance their learning at Sunrise.
Our chaplaincy program, sponsored in part by Morningside Lutheran Church, provides spiritual support throughout our campus.
Sunrise is sponsor site for SHIIP—the Senior Health Insurance Information Program that offers statewide insurance counseling.
Sunrise is part of a local group of dedicated not-for-
profits working to reignite the Leave-a-Legacy campaign and inspire people to make charitable bequests to charities of their choice.
2014 Resident Service Days
John
Anderson
and John
Gerworf
Sunrise welcomed its newest addition this spring: an
artificial putting green! Residents and their families and
children are enjoying the green, which is the final piece of the
Sunrise Community Park.
Sunrise resident Bob Anderson—who has had three holein-ones during his lifetime—loves the green and was one of
the first to try it out. After a few practice putts, Anderson
started sinking 12 footers, one right after another.
Siouxland Senior Open, a golf tournament that supports
Sunrise and The First Tee, held a special kick-off event at the
putting green on May 8. At this event, kids from the First Tee
program came out and tested their putting skills alongside
Sunrise residents.
“The great thing about golf is that it’s something you can
do all your life,” notes Anderson.
“It was awesome seeing the kids interact with our
residents,” said Lorrie Stedman, director of fund development.
Sunrise
installed its
new putting
gree this
spring.
Through collaboration, education, and technology, Sunrise is lighting the way as a leader in community-based senior health care.
in 1996.”
okey and
Colin Je
nsen
whouse, Carolyn
One of the best ways that Sunrise lives its mission is through various partnerships on its campus and throughout Siouxland.
Consider these examples from 2014:
Anderson
ends 30 years of service
L to R: P
ett, Barbara Ne
L to R: Tom Padg
and Sherry Padgett
SHININGBRIGHT
Individuals recognized
At the annual meeting, we acknowledged Ana Munoz
as employee of the year and Pokey Jensen as fundraising
volunteer of the year. We also introduced new board officers
and honored Bev Zenor, executive director, for her 25 years
of service to Sunrise.
Sunrise adds putting green
2014
2013
Independent Living
41,086
40,830
Health Center: Private
14,644
14,285
Health Center: Medicaid
7,228
8,578
Medicare
1,9822,065
Assisted Living
9,320
9,111
Assisted Living: Waiver
1,641
3,322
Assisted Living: Memory Care
3,220
2,453
79,121
80,644
TOTAL DAYS
Excerpt taken from Sunrise Retirement 2014 Annual Report. To view
the complete report visit www.sunriseretirement.com/assets/sunriseretirement-sioux-city-iowa-2014-annual-report.pdf
Assisted Living:
Waiver
Assisted Living:
Memory Care
Assisted Living
Medicare
2014
Health Center:
Private
Health Center: Medicaid
Days
Independent Living
Bob Anderson, Sunrise resident,
tests his putting skills. Notes his
son, Bob “I hope that going out
to the putting green becomes a
fixture in my dad’s life. Thank
you to everyone who has
made this possible either by
planning, funding, building,
or transporting residents out
to enjoy the green.”
“Intergenerational activities are always a win-win.”
Beyond basic recreation, the new putting green has
applications for our physical therapy department. Working on
elements of balance and gait, it can help build the capabilities
of our residents.
The putting green is a gift from Carolyn Leman, a Sunrise
board member, and her husband, Gene. Putters were donated
by Doug Schultz, nephew of Pointe resident Juanita Posey and
the golf pro at Willow Creek Golf Course in LeMars.
With this final piece of the park in place, dedication will
be held Sept. 13 at our Grandparents Day celebration.
Putting Green
BY THE NUMBERS
4
8
62
435 $5,000 3,300
12
60
42
Holes
Donated putters
Donated balls
Sq. ft. of green space
Named-gift donation
by Gene & Carolyn Leman
Pounds of sand
Tons of gravel
Brushing & rolling applications
Man-hours by 3 workers
Residents are enjoying the green!
Here, Doris Adams lines up a putt
while Mary Ann Aasen looks on.
Non Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
Golf tournament
ABPC
Sioux City, IA
A message from Bev Zenor, executive director
L to R: Vo
lunteer J
an Orth
Pam Gla
and
nzer, Su
nrise ma
associate
rk
eting
, kiss the
prestigio
Gunders
us
on Cup.
What’s happening at Sunrise?
In recent months, there has been a lot going on within our community!
• We welcomed friends and family to our annual Easter egg hunt and Mother’s Day
brunch. Our community thrives on these intergenerational events.
• Anita Gell, a Sunrise resident, celebrated her 100th birthday at Sunrise this spring.
• About 90 people attended our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon as we celebrated
all our Sunrise volunteers and honored our outstanding contributors. Last year
alone, we had 225 volunteers and recorded 4,950 hours of service.
external defibrillators
• From Powell Group Fund of Baton Rouge—
grant funding of $4,648 to purchase four
automated external defibrillators
• From Missouri River Historical Development,
May through September
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Courtyard Park
Father’s Day Barbecue
June 18 • 5-6:30 p.m. • Indoor Park
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Sept. 13 • Sunrise Campus
Jill Miller Holiday Benefit Concert
Tom Chilton,
Powell
Broadcastin
g,
presents a
check to Lorr
ie
Stedman,
director of fu
nd
developmen
t.
Nov. 28 • Orpheum Theatre • Sioux City
Board of Directors
THOMAS PADGETT, PH.D. • President
MARY KOVARNA, PH.D. • Vice President
L to R: Pointe resident Alice Senske
with daughter Carol Robison
COREY WRENN • Secretary
LARRY BOOK • Treasurer
TOM GRIMSLEY • Past President
KYLE IRVIN • Legal Advisor
Anita Gell celebrates a century!
Barbara Condon, Ph.D. • Michael Gunsch
Donald Kelsey • Carolyn Leman, Ph.D.
Howard Logan • Peter Thoreen • William Ziebell, M.D.
(It’s Never Too Late), a person-centered
“Grant funding extends our resources and improves the
quality of life for all our residents,” notes Bev Zenor, executive
director. “We are very grateful for these gifts, as we know how
much our community will benefit from the new equipment.”
Wednesday Cookouts
Date TBD
Inc. – grant funding of $10,000 to purchase iN2L
engagement technology system (see page 1).
Upcoming Events
Leave a Legacy Seminar
Sunrise was recently awarded three generous grants to
further
the services of our care continuum.
grant funding of $1,500 to purchase automated
Connections
Sunrise advances person-centered care
Sunrise receives three grants
• From Siouxland Community Foundation—
SUMMER 2015
www.sunriseretirement.com
PAID
5501 Gordon Drive East
Sioux City, IA 51106
RAISES FUNDS
Sunrise hosted the 23rd Annual Siouxland Senior Open on May 27 at Two
Rivers Golf Club, with the awards banquet following at Dakota Dunes Country
Club. This was the rain date for the event, but it was a beautiful day and turnout
remained strong. The tournament raised an estimated $19,000!
The Siouxland Senior Open benefits two important not-for-profits: Sunrise
and the First Tee youth golf program. Sunrise will use proceeds to benefit iN2L
virtual therapy (see page 1) and life enrichment for residents.
This year we welcomed honorary guest Ray Nacke, longtime men’s
basketball coach at Briar Cliff University, and celebrity guest Rick Scott, a twotime REMAX longest drive winner.
Tom Olson was our champion with a score of 73. Now a three-time
Siouxland Senior Open winner, he received the prestigious Gunderson Cup and
his name was inscribed on the Dale Mogren memorial plaque.
Sunrise Retirement Community, Sioux City, Iowa
Dr. Tom Padgett,
Sunrise board
president, accepts
a check from Mark
Monson, MRHD
representative.
Foundation Board
Jack Bernstein • Larry Delperdang • Donald Herbold
Pokey Jensen • Richard Keith • Donald Kelsey
Lorrie Stedman • Bev Zenor • William Ziebell, M.D.
L to R: Volunteers Glad Hill and
Bob Derflinger pose with their treats.
Outstanding volunteers included, from top:
John Anderson, Stan & Marlene Ahrendt,
Judy Chesley, and Diane Glasson. Not
pictured: Melanie Jacobsen and Pokey Jensen
Our Mission
Caring deeply. Connecting daily.
Leading boldly. Serving faithfully.
Sunrise was honored to have Barbara Newhouse, president
and CEO of the National ALS Association, as keynote
speaker at our 2014 annual
meeting this spring.
Newhouse shared her 25year connection to Sunrise
and said she was delighted
to return to her Siouxland
roots. When people are
passionate and organizations
Bev Zenor and Barb Newhouse
are authentic in their cause
to serve others, noted Newhouse, good things happen. She
encouraged collaboration, reminding not-for-profits to make
the most of scarce resources now and in the future.
Over the years, Newhouse said she has seen the many ways
Sunrise has invested in serving Siouxland seniors. Now, she
explained, the results are coming back many times over. Her
advice to not-for-profit organizations is to remain “true to
their roots” and passionate in their service—as Sunrise has.
iN2L=It’s Never Too Late
This summer, we are passionate about a new level of
service we can offer. The iN2L technology provides a variety
of adaptive and engagement computer hardware experiences
for individuals at Sunrise. iN2L solutions can benefit
residents across our continuum, but the system is focused
on older adults with physical and cognitive challenges. The
technology is well suited for delivering dementia engagement
programming and innovative therapy interventions.
To that end, Sunrise has decided to move away from
using personal alarms for residents at risk for falls. We will
increasingly utilize other mechanisms to ensure resident safety.
We thank Missouri River Historical Development for
helping fund one iN2L system with a $10,000 grant. Moving
forward, we hope to purchase two more systems for our health
center. Fundraising will begin soon.
Improved quality of life
iN2L is a great tool that will impact each resident’s quality
of life in an engaging way. Using this technology, we can draw
upon the preserved capabilities and address individual needs
and preferences of each resident.
We also expect email, Skype, interactive music, games, art
and physical activity programs, and entertainment content to
motivate residents and help them stay connected with loved
ones and those around them.
Moving away from personal alarms and into personalized
solutions is just the beginning! We expect iN2L to expand to
all our service areas in the coming months and years. Watch to
see how things unfold!
Since person-centered care has been central to our
efforts from the very beginning, iN2L reflects how Sunrise
is remaining “true to its roots,” as Newhouse suggested.
Passionate in this commitment, we continue to live our
mission: Caring deeply. Connecting daily. Leading boldly.
Serving faithfully.
Congratulations
to John Anderson
as he ends 30 years of service on the Sunrise board.
See inside.
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What’s happening at Sunrise?
In recent months, there has been a lot going on within our community!
• We welcomed friends and family to our annual Easter egg hunt and Mother’s Day
brunch. Our community thrives on these intergenerational events.
• Anita Gell, a Sunrise resident, celebrated her 100th birthday at Sunrise this spring.
• About 90 people attended our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon as we celebrated
all our Sunrise volunteers and honored our outstanding contributors. Last year
alone, we had 225 volunteers and recorded 4,950 hours of service.
external defibrillators
• From Powell Group Fund of Baton Rouge—
grant funding of $4,648 to purchase four
automated external defibrillators
• From Missouri River Historical Development,
May through September
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Courtyard Park
Father’s Day Barbecue
June 18 • 5-6:30 p.m. • Indoor Park
Grandparent’s Day Celebration
Sept. 13 • Sunrise Campus
Jill Miller Holiday Benefit Concert
Tom Chilton,
Powell
Broadcastin
g,
presents a
check to Lorr
ie
Stedman,
director of fu
nd
developmen
t.
Nov. 28 • Orpheum Theatre • Sioux City
Board of Directors
THOMAS PADGETT, PH.D. • President
MARY KOVARNA, PH.D. • Vice President
L to R: Pointe resident Alice Senske
with daughter Carol Robison
COREY WRENN • Secretary
LARRY BOOK • Treasurer
TOM GRIMSLEY • Past President
KYLE IRVIN • Legal Advisor
Anita Gell celebrates a century!
Barbara Condon, Ph.D. • Michael Gunsch
Donald Kelsey • Carolyn Leman, Ph.D.
Howard Logan • Peter Thoreen • William Ziebell, M.D.
(It’s Never Too Late), a person-centered
“Grant funding extends our resources and improves the
quality of life for all our residents,” notes Bev Zenor, executive
director. “We are very grateful for these gifts, as we know how
much our community will benefit from the new equipment.”
Wednesday Cookouts
Date TBD
Inc. – grant funding of $10,000 to purchase iN2L
engagement technology system (see page 1).
Upcoming Events
Leave a Legacy Seminar
Sunrise was recently awarded three generous grants to
further
the services of our care continuum.
grant funding of $1,500 to purchase automated
Connections
Sunrise advances person-centered care
Sunrise receives three grants
• From Siouxland Community Foundation—
SUMMER 2015
www.sunriseretirement.com
PAID
5501 Gordon Drive East
Sioux City, IA 51106
RAISES FUNDS
Sunrise hosted the 23rd Annual Siouxland Senior Open on May 27 at Two
Rivers Golf Club, with the awards banquet following at Dakota Dunes Country
Club. This was the rain date for the event, but it was a beautiful day and turnout
remained strong. The tournament raised an estimated $19,000!
The Siouxland Senior Open benefits two important not-for-profits: Sunrise
and the First Tee youth golf program. Sunrise will use proceeds to benefit iN2L
virtual therapy (see page 1) and life enrichment for residents.
This year we welcomed honorary guest Ray Nacke, longtime men’s
basketball coach at Briar Cliff University, and celebrity guest Rick Scott, a twotime REMAX longest drive winner.
Tom Olson was our champion with a score of 73. Now a three-time
Siouxland Senior Open winner, he received the prestigious Gunderson Cup and
his name was inscribed on the Dale Mogren memorial plaque.
Sunrise Retirement Community, Sioux City, Iowa
Dr. Tom Padgett,
Sunrise board
president, accepts
a check from Mark
Monson, MRHD
representative.
Foundation Board
Jack Bernstein • Larry Delperdang • Donald Herbold
Pokey Jensen • Richard Keith • Donald Kelsey
Lorrie Stedman • Bev Zenor • William Ziebell, M.D.
L to R: Volunteers Glad Hill and
Bob Derflinger pose with their treats.
Outstanding volunteers included, from top:
John Anderson, Stan & Marlene Ahrendt,
Judy Chesley, and Diane Glasson. Not
pictured: Melanie Jacobsen and Pokey Jensen
Our Mission
Caring deeply. Connecting daily.
Leading boldly. Serving faithfully.
Sunrise was honored to have Barbara Newhouse, president
and CEO of the National ALS Association, as keynote
speaker at our 2014 annual
meeting this spring.
Newhouse shared her 25year connection to Sunrise
and said she was delighted
to return to her Siouxland
roots. When people are
passionate and organizations
Bev Zenor and Barb Newhouse
are authentic in their cause
to serve others, noted Newhouse, good things happen. She
encouraged collaboration, reminding not-for-profits to make
the most of scarce resources now and in the future.
Over the years, Newhouse said she has seen the many ways
Sunrise has invested in serving Siouxland seniors. Now, she
explained, the results are coming back many times over. Her
advice to not-for-profit organizations is to remain “true to
their roots” and passionate in their service—as Sunrise has.
iN2L=It’s Never Too Late
This summer, we are passionate about a new level of
service we can offer. The iN2L technology provides a variety
of adaptive and engagement computer hardware experiences
for individuals at Sunrise. iN2L solutions can benefit
residents across our continuum, but the system is focused
on older adults with physical and cognitive challenges. The
technology is well suited for delivering dementia engagement
programming and innovative therapy interventions.
To that end, Sunrise has decided to move away from
using personal alarms for residents at risk for falls. We will
increasingly utilize other mechanisms to ensure resident safety.
We thank Missouri River Historical Development for
helping fund one iN2L system with a $10,000 grant. Moving
forward, we hope to purchase two more systems for our health
center. Fundraising will begin soon.
Improved quality of life
iN2L is a great tool that will impact each resident’s quality
of life in an engaging way. Using this technology, we can draw
upon the preserved capabilities and address individual needs
and preferences of each resident.
We also expect email, Skype, interactive music, games, art
and physical activity programs, and entertainment content to
motivate residents and help them stay connected with loved
ones and those around them.
Moving away from personal alarms and into personalized
solutions is just the beginning! We expect iN2L to expand to
all our service areas in the coming months and years. Watch to
see how things unfold!
Since person-centered care has been central to our
efforts from the very beginning, iN2L reflects how Sunrise
is remaining “true to its roots,” as Newhouse suggested.
Passionate in this commitment, we continue to live our
mission: Caring deeply. Connecting daily. Leading boldly.
Serving faithfully.
Congratulations
to John Anderson
as he ends 30 years of service on the Sunrise board.
See inside.