HOLYOKE
HEALTHCARE CENTER
2017 Edition Volume 5
282 Cabot Street  Holyoke, MA  (413)538-7470
Administrator
Tom Accomando
Director of Nursing
Denise Iarrusso
Director of Social Services
Anita Molta-Forgey
Director of Admissions
Jennifer Payette
Director of Activities
Hiral Redfern
Director of Food Service
Seth Myers
Director of Rehab
Ann Walko
May brings us new beginnings in New England and if you are like me, I am sure
you all welcome the gifts of spring. With spring brings Mother’s Day, gardening and
National Nursing Home Week.
On Sunday, May 14th our center will be holding a traditional Mother’s Day luncheon at
noon in our Main Dining Room. Look for postings of the menu as the time comes near.
We ask that you please see our receptionists for reservations and we will do our best to
accommodate parties over three.
Mother’s Day is also the kick off day to National Nursing Home Week. This year’s theme
is SPIRIT OF AMERICA. Plan to wear your most festive Red – White & Blue
throughout the week. Some of the highlights are an ice cream social on Monday the 15th,
SUPER BINGO, a lunch-time cookout on Thursday the18th and a “Celebrate the 1960’s
Day” on Friday the 19th. We ask that you sport your favorite threads tie-dye or brightly
colored shirts, Mary Janes, bell-bottoms or jumper dresses to help with the celebration, it
should be AWESOME!
Thank you all who participated in our Spring Basket sale. The winner was Dan O’Neil,
congratulations Dan. Your contributions supported our Resident Council raising
$186.00. Thank you!
Respectfully submitted, by Tom Accomando
Business Office Manager
Vanessa Myers
Director of Maintenance
Richie Hermany
Medical Records
Cheryl Ottersburg
Dietitian
Amy Shepardson
Housekeeping/Laundry
Supervisor
Ashley Gonzalez
~ Resident Right of the Month ~
The Activity Department gladly accepts
donations for the building /residents.
Have you started your spring cleaning
and came across any extra odds and
ends? Popular items that families have
donated in the past: books, music cd’s,
movies on DVD and VHS, prizes for
bingo, knitted lap blankets, cards, puzzles
and art/craft supplies.
If you have any questions,
Please give a Hiral Redfern call @ 413538-7470.
* Free Choice*
You have the right to choose a
personal attending physician, to be fully
informed in advance of your care or
treatment, to be fully informed in advance of
any changes in your care or treatment that
may affect your well-being, and (except in the
event that you are not able to make your own
decisions) to participate in planning your
health care and treatment or changes in your
care and treatment.
May’s Partner Anniversaries
Pasta Palace
Pat T. ~ 37 yrs.
Nancy M. ~ 13 yrs.
Ana H. ~ 12 yrs.
Melba R. ~ 9 yrs.
Karen lee R. ~ 9 yrs.
Magda D. ~ 3 yrs.
Sophia B. ~ 2 yr.
Jenny D. ~ 2 yr.
Katherine K. ~ 2 yr.
Tia Smith. ~ 1yr.
Join us in Celebrating
our Residents’ upcoming
May Birthdays
5/11 Betty A.
5/13 Phyllis M.
5/14 Lucy D.
5/14 Florence S.
5/16 Nancy M.
Join us
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
4:00p ~ 6:00p
Holyoke HealthCare Center
Mother Day Lunch Menu/
Raffle Basket
Roasted Turkey w/Gravy
Sage Dressing served w/Cranberry sauce
Seasoned Green Beans
Yeast Roll
Black cherry Cheesecake
Additional Selections:
Country Club Salad
Served w/Tarragon Dressing
New Partners
Coughlin, Leeann M ~ RN
Calendar Changes
Pomales, Joanne M ~
Housekeeping
Flower arranging
Gardening
Reading & Video
Reminiscing
Movie Outing
Mother’s Day raffle basket draw will be
held on Friday May12th.
All proceed benefits Residents Council
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients:
 2 skinless & boneless chicken breast
butterflied and cut in half

1/3
cup fresh lemon juice

1/3
cup white wine
 Sea salt and pepper
 ½ cup chicken stock
 all-purpose flour (for dredging)
 ¼ cup brined capers
 6 tablespoons butter

1/3
cup fresh parsley
 5 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour and shake off excess. In a large skillet over medium heat 2 tablespoons
of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes.
When chicken is browned flip and cook other side for 3 minutes, remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons of
butter and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and repeat with remaining pieces of chicken. Add wine to de-glaze the pan, add
lemon juice, stock and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning and
add salt and pepper if needed, return chicken to pan and simmer for 5 minutes, remove chicken to platter. Add remaining
2 tablespoons of butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley, serve over pasta
or rice. Enjoy!
~Chef Myers