August 2016
IN THIS ISSUE:
The Non-Profit Difference…...1
Shelly Cornish………………...1
Welcome Laura……………….2
Best of Mankato…………..…..2
Donor Recognition…………...3
Donor Recognition…………...4
Volunteers of the Year……….5
Fellowship Graduation………6
The Non-Profit Difference
Ecumen Pathstone Living is proud to be a Non-Profit Senior Living Provider in the
Mankato community. This is one of the many qualities that makes us unique and a
top choice for seniors to receive services. Here are some facts that make us a successful non-profit business:
 No one owns a non-profit organization in the way that shareholders own a forprofit corporation.
 Ecumen is overseen by a board of trustees whose members volunteer their time
and talent to ensure quality services and management. Board members are
committed to making sure we remain true to our mission, vision and values.
 Because Ecumen is overseen by a board of trustees, our leadership may have
more autonomy to make decisions that are in the best interest of the residents .
 Growth for non-profit organizations is the ability to extend our services to meet
the needs of the community while staying true to our mission and remaining
financially sound.
 At the heart of high-quality, long-term care is the creation of lasting relationships. Ecumen has been serving local communities for decades with stability
that gives both residents and their loved
ones lasting peace of mind.
 As part of our Non-Profit mission, Ecumen
recognizes that staff satisfaction and commitment are related to sufficient numbers
of staff, fair wages and benefits, work flexibility when needed, continuing education/
growth opportunities and an environment
of respect.
Employee Appreciation……..6
Friends of Pathstone………..7
Shelly Cornish Named Campus Director at
Ecumen Pathstone Living
Shelly Cornish has been promoted to Campus Director at Ecumen Pathstone Living.
Shelly has been at Pathstone for eight years and with Ecumen for more than 11 years.
She started her career as Operations Director at Ecumen Oaks and Pines in Hutchinson in
2005, became Housing Manager at Ecumen Le Center in 2007 and joined Ecumen Pathstone Living as Housing Director in 2008. Along with her current role
managing housing at Pathstone, she will take on additional operational responsibilities.
“We are so pleased to recognize Shelly’s outstanding contributions
to Pathstone with this promotion,” said Jennifer Pfeffer, Regional
Executive Director of Operations.
Shelly is a graduate of Minnesota State University-Mankato with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and a Master of Science in
Gerontology and is a licensed nursing home administrator. Shelly is
also a graduate of the Greater Mankato Growth Leadership Institute and Ecumen’s Velocity Leadership program.
Welcome
Laura Templin!
I am so happy to be here at Ecumen Pathstone Living in my new role, Community Relations Manager.
I started my Ecumen career in 2007 when I started
working for Pathstone as Admissions Coordinator.
In 2012 I left Ecumen Pathstone Living to become
an Ecumen Housing Manager.
I have always loved working with the senior population. My first work experience was as Nursing Assistant in my home town nursing home. While
attending college I worked as a Lead Care Manager
for a Memory Care community. I graduated from
Minnesota State University in 2005 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Mass Communications-Public
Relations/Marketing.
I have two daughters that keep me plenty busy.
When I am not working I enjoy the outdoors, taking
my girls to the pool or the park and spending time
with my family.
I am so happy to be back. Pathstone is truly a
wonderful place to work. I am looking forward to
reconnecting with my past co-workers as well as
meeting new ones . I also look forward to working
with the “Friends of Pathstone” and donors in my
new role.
Ecumen Pathstone
Living voted Best
Senior Community in
Mankato and achieves
Ecumen’s
Gold Standard Award
Ecumen Pathstone Living has been voted the Best
Senior Living Community in Mankato by readers of
Mankato Magazine. This is the second year in a row
that Pathstone has received this honor in the magazine’s annual Best of Mankato issue. Readers of the
magazine chose the winners through online voting.
Pathstone would like to thank all of their dedicated
staff for helping them achieve this recognition in the
Mankato area.
Ecumen Pathstone Living has also received Ecumen’s Gold Standard award for Excellence and Leadership, which is based on ranking high in customer
service and employee satisfaction and consistently
exceeding financial goals.
Ecumen Pathstone Living has also consistently received the highest possible overall rating of 5 stars in
all areas (overall quality, health inspection, quality
measures, staffing and RN staffing) from the Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
Ecumen Pathstone Living plans to celebrate these
honors with all employees at our August all-staff
meetings.
Laura Templin, Community Relations Coordinator
[email protected] or 507-385-4364
If you would like to help us change the way we view
aging, please visit
www.ecumenpathstoneliving.org
& click the green “Give Now” button.
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Jennifer Pfeffer, Executive Director
[email protected] or 507-385-4347
August 2016
OUR DONORS
Gifts received from February 2016 through July 2016
Memorial Gifts
 Donna Swenson
Rae Allen
Dr. Wiliam & Jean Anderson
Dr. Oscar & Dorothy Anderson
Marilyn Birbeck
Christa & Brian Bright
Jessie S. Carlson
Mrs. William Chalgren
Audrey Claridge
Phyllis Dahl
Virginia H. Edwards
Dr. C. Eisenbeis & Mrs. Linda Eisenbeis
Dr. & Mrs. Phillip Fitch
John & Ann Frey
David Fritz & Kristin Nordgren
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gaarder
Bonnie Doering Gallagher
Barbara L. Gauger
Timothy Goltz
H. Joseph Hager
Ann Heimark
Marlys Jorgenson
Laura Kennedy
M. Virginia Kettwig
Margaret Maier
R.L. & Mary Kay Marvin
Burton E. & Patsy Meisel
Marjorie Meredith
Joyce M. Nelson
Dr. John & Pat Norris
Jane Odell
Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Petersen
Doris Peterson
Lynn & Mary Elyn Pierce
Kenneth & Ramona Polzin
Forrest & Georgia Rettmer
Paul & Janice M. Rozeboom
Pamela Sandland
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Schoon
Bruce & Linda Smith
Karla Stevenson
Charles & Janice Stowman
Mrs. Gretchen Townsend
Vincent Vanella
Pathstone Living
Mankato Mortuary
Townsend Family Dentistry, P.C.
= Memorial Gifts/Honor Gifts
 John J. Heimark
 John J. Heimark
Beth & Ray Abbott
Rae E. Allan
Kevin & Barbara Anderson
Dr. Oscar & Dorothy Anderson
Nancy and Dwight Belland
Marilyn Birbeck
Brian & Lisa Bogosian
Burton E. & Patsy Meisel
Jerry & Faye Michaletz
Joyce M. Nelson
Dan & Patricia Nelson
Dr. John & Pat Norris
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ommen
Richard & Dianne Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. Dwain Petersen
James & Neva Pfeffer
Jennifer & David Pfeffer
Ann E. Pierce
Forrest & Georgia Rettmer
Mr. and Mrs. John Ries
Timothy O. & Kimberly R. Rinehart
Barbara O. Sanders
James Schneiter
Ms. Verena Schugel
Hobert J. Setzer, Jr.
Neal & Joyce Siebenbruner
Jane & Conrad Sletta
James M. Splinter & Vicki A. Splinter
Mickee Steiner
Joan G. Stoll
Marlys Sturm
Donna L. Swenson
Marilyn Applebaum and Ronald Thomas
Mrs. Gretchen Townsend
Dorothy Townsend
Gretchen B. Waldo
Deborah Walkes
Dolores A. Warren
Margaret R. Wheeler
Ms. Charlotte Winslow
Mrs. Doris Wobbrock
Dr. Philip & Jane Wold
Richard & Ann Wolter
Gretchen Zellmer
David Zyer
Schwickert's of Mankato, Inc.
Sandra Mitchell Hair Studio
CliftonLarsonAllen
Mr. Keith B. Brekke & Mrs. Diane M. Brekke
Perry & Jolene Brown
Margaret Burman
Mrs. William Chalgren
Audrey Claridge
David Clasen
Joseph & Gretchen Doherty
Virginia H. Edwards
Jadie & Del Eggert
Dr. C. Eisenbeis & Mrs. Linda Eisenbeis
Thomas & Patricia Englund
Glen Francis
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Fraser
Tim J. & Kathy Fritz
Bonnie Doering Gallagher
Robert & Hilda Garlock
Richard & Nancy Hamer
Peter & Patricia Hansen
Carol Hanson
Leone Heimark
Penelope Herickhoff
Donald D. Hess
Nancy & David Hines
Kennes & Mary Huntley
Mr. James G. Huntting
Margie & William Jensen
Walter & Maurine Johnson
Thrivent Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Johnson
Betty Kitchell
J. Koenen
Bruce & Wendy Koenen
Sonja & William Kruger
Margaret Lewellyn
David & Barbara Lindenberg
Douglas O. Linder
Diane L. Lutz
Note: Although great care is taken to ensure an accurate list of donors, we apologize for any omissions or
errors. Please contact the Pathstone Living Development office if an oversight has occurred. 507-385-4364
Memorial Gifts
Other Gracious Donors
 Elaine Hood
 Audrey Unzeitig
Rae E. Allen
 Bruce Depew
Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Lindall
 Elizabeth Allen
Mille Daufenbach
 James Reasner
James and Isabelle Reasner
 Jean Weber
Richard and Darlene Lundin
 Jim Hassing
Norbert & Lynette Smith
 Joanne Schaub
Millie Daufenbach
 Payne Graham
Robert Graham
 Orel Nicklawsky
Rita Nicklawsky-Baumann
Anna Maria N. Kelly
 Leslie Mutch
James & Neva Pfeffer
Kimberly Schultz
Carl R. & Diane Steffensmeier
Steven J. Thomas
Michaela F. Van Deusen
Pathstone Living
Mankato Educational Secretaries Associations
 Harvey Viet
Ms. Barbara Erie
Gary Kretsch
Carrol Meyers-Dobler
Nancy Strate
Coletta Venke
Ron & Carol Viet
Dennis Bridge & Sonya Martin
 Gene Broughten
Rae E. Allan
Mrs. Doris Wobbrock
 Gus Young
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Skelly
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Soley
= Memorial Gifts/Honor
Gifts
Ken & Diane Struck
Pete & Ruth Gortmaker
Dan & Robin Viet
Lorraine Viet
Dar & Carol Hazel
Larry & Yvonne Ernster
Nancy Thom
Mary Lou Haldarson
Marilyn Noren
Judy Backstrom
Kathy Dierks
Rebecca Rose
VFW Auxillary
Sheryl & David Carlson
Lola Lemcke
Melvin Alms
Loving Hearts Living Hands
Matthew 22:37-39
Note: Although great care is taken to ensure an accurate list of donors, we apologize for any omissions or
errors. Please contact the Pathstone Living Development office if an oversight has occurred. 507-385-4364
ecumenhomecare.org
507-385-4210
Skilled Nursing Services
Physical Occupational &
Speech Therapy
Home Health Aide &
Home Management Services
Home Health Technology
Home Health Technology
Units for in and around the home or on the
go. Can use landline, cellular networks, or
GPS technology, making your safety a priority.
We even offer automatic fall detection.
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Ecumen Pathstone Living Recognizes their Kiwanis Aktion
Club Volunteers of the Year
When faced with the decision to pick a winner, it is often difficult to choose just one. The members
of Ecumen Pathstone Living’s Kiwanis Aktion Club recently celebrated three members who were appointed “Volunteer of the Year.”
Jo Esslinger—Jo has been a dedicated volunteer for the Backpack Food Program. She joyfully assists on Tuesdays when our volunteer groups insert menus and newsletters into bags. Jo has a positive outlook and is a welcome presence in the group. She assists with our twice-yearly food packing
session.
Marvel Wieman—Marvel has been an incredibly active member of the Aktion Club. Every Monday,
Marvel assists with the Backpack Food Program. She is faithful in her attendance on Mondays in
making sure that inserts get into the bags, Marvel’s positive, upbeat attitude make the volunteer
work fun and energizing. Every time there is a volunteer opportunity Marvel is there to help.
Phyllis Mullin— Phyllis is an active participant in the Aktion Club here at Pathstone. Phyllis participates in the Tuesday volunteer activity for the Backpack Food Program. She faithfully assists with
preparing welcome bags. We would like to thank all three of this year’s winners for their hard work!
Pictured below are the three winners as well at the Kiwanis President, Matt Kearney, who attended
our Volunteer of the Year celebration.
Pictured above: Matt Kearney and “Volunteer of
The Year,” Marvel Weiman.
Pictured Above: “Volunteer of the Year,”
Jo Esslinger.
Pictured Above: Matt Kearney with “Volunteer
Of the Year,” Phyllis Mullin.
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Ecumen Scholars Fellowship Graduates its 2016 Class
Ten nursing students recently graduated from the Ecumen Scholars Fellowship Program. Ecumen started the program in 2014 in partnership with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) with a $1.9 million grant from the
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. The fellowship program is part of a larger initiative designed to attract and recruit nurses to senior care jobs in rapidly aging rural Minnesota.
In addition to offering clinical rotations, internships and leadership fellowships to nursing students as they train, the program also offers financial incentives to student nurses who later take jobs at Ecumen communities. This was the second
year the program has been offered. The three-week fellowship program started June 6, and a graduation ceremony was
held June 24 following a session with Minnesota Senator Kathy Sheran, a former nurse and nursing professor. Sen.
Sharan, who said her nursing background was instrumental in her Senate accomplishments, encouraged the students to
take every opportunity to become involved and advocate for quality
healthcare and give a voice to their patients. Nurses can influence
change, she said, by using their experience and knowledge to impact
healthcare issues.
The ten students were exposed to all aspects of senior care including
direct patient interaction, nutrition, therapy, home care, hospice,
long-term and short-term care, adult day care and assisted living and
memory care. The program was conducted primarily at Ecumen
Pathstone Living.
Pictured are the ten Ecumen Scholars with Ecumen’s CEO/President,
Kathryn Roberts.
Employee Appreciation Week
The staff of Ecumen Pathstone Living celebrated Employee Appreciation week in May. The month of May is
recognized as Caregiver Appreciation Month. This May’s event was sponsored by the family of Jack Heimark
as a “Thank you” for the outstanding care that Jack received during his time at Pathstone Crossing. Every day
was a different appreciation event. The events included special meals such as a Taco Bar & Pasta Bar, Culver’s
ice-cream sundaes, daily gift card drawings and massages. The week ended with “Caregiver Blessings” in the
chapel with Pastor Tim Hinrichs.
Pictured Above: Staff of Ecumen
Pathstone Living and Crossing.
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Pictured Above: Ecumen Pathstone
Living staff receive, “Caregiver
Blessings” from Pastor Tim Hinrichs
Pictured Above: Ann Heimark joins
Staff of Ecumen Pathstone Living for
Culver’s Sundaes.
August 2016
Some Highlighted Activities
and Events
AUGUST
Aug. 3 2:30pm Birthday Celebrations
Are you looking to get involved and
make a difference with elders in your
community?
Or maybe you want to get out and
have fun while meeting new people?
Volunteering with Friends of Pathstone
is a great way to get involved while
helping to provide the dignity and respect our elders deserve.
For more information or to get started
in volunteering today, please call Wilbur Neushwander-Frink, Volunteer Coordinator at Ecumen Pathstone Living
at 507-385-4371 or email [email protected].
Ecumen Pathstone Living is located at
718 Mound Avenue, Mankato ; across
from Sibley Park.
Since 1937, Friends of Pathstone (formerly called
Ecumen Pathstone Living Auxiliary) has long
served the residents of this caring community.
Through fundraising efforts, the Friends of Pathstone raises money to support a variety of needs
Volunteer With Us!
Volunteer Opportunities
Friends of Pathstone
have a variety of opportunities available to
fit your schedule and
interests which include:
♥ Gardening
♥ Reception
♥ Writing for Pen Pal
Program
♥ Assist with Shopping
♥ Concerts in the Park
♥ Sewing
♥ Outdoor Walks w/
Residents
♥ Assist with Craft Projects
♥ Bingo
♥ Reading to Residents
♥ Pianists for Devotions and other Activities
♥ Manicures
♥ Playing Cards/Board
Games
♥ Assemble Welcome
Bags
♥ Assist with Special
Events and Parties
♥ Assist on Outings
♥ One-to-one visits w/
Residents
♥ Assist with Aktion
Club and Backpack
Food Program
♥ Special Events/
Fundraisers to support
Pathstone Living:
- Scandinavian Experience
- Purse Party
- Cards for a Cause
♥ Plus many other
Opportunities to fit
“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.”
Aug. 8 2:30pm DeVine Choir
Aug. 9 3:00pm Music with Les Sasse
Aug. 11 2:30pm Memorial Service
Aug. 15 3:00pm Bus Ride
Aug. 17 2:00pm Aktion Club Meeting
SEPTEMBER
Sep. 7 2:30pm Birthday Celebration
Sep. 8 2:30pm Memorial Service
Sep. 12 2:30pm DeVine Choir
Sep. 13 2:30pm Music with Les Sasse
Sep. 19 2:30pm Music by Lyndon Peterson
Sep. 21 2:30pm Aktion Club Meeting
OCTOBER
Oct. 3 2:30pm Oktoberfest Music by Del
and Caroline Begalka
Oct. 5 2:30pm Birthday Celebration
Oct. 11 3:00pm Music by Les Sasse
Oct. 13 2:30pm Memorial Service
Oct. 31 2:30pm Halloween Celebration
*See monthly Activity Calendar for details & more daily scheduled events.
~Winston Churchill
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SAVE THE DATE!!
Our 24th Annual Scandinavian Experience is
Saturday, November 19th from 9am-11am
Ecumen Pathstone Living Chapel.
More details to follow!
23rd Annual
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