SUMMER 2013 SU ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE “ALL THE NEWS WS THAT FITS” FROM OUR HOMES T TO YOURS The beginning of 171 new beginnings! May 1, 2013 “Light Rail is doing exactly what we thought it could do, which is to transform our community, to rebuild our community, to reconnect our community – and there is no better example of what the power of Light Rail and a great transit corridor can do than this project that we break ground on here today. Congratulations!” – Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman When it opens in Fall 2014, our Midway Village senior apartment complex will provide 171 beautiful new beginnings for seniors with diverse wants and needs. It truly “took a village” to make this possible. Accordingly, the ground that was broken was collected in a wheelbarrow to symbolize each partner’s contribution toward our common goal. This soil will be used to nurture new life for our residents and their families to enjoy forever in Midway Village’s two-story indoor Winter Garden and outdoor Village Greenway. The Shovel-Wielding Seven (Left to Right): Marvin Plakut (Episcopal Homes President & CEO) • Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman • Russ Stark (City Council Member representing our district) • George Latimer (see Page 2) • The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior (Bishop, Episcopal Church in Minnesota) • Bette Ashcroft (Chair, Board of Trustees) • Paul Woxland (HUD). “It takes a village.” EpiscopalHomes.org Page 1 Our village truly takes a village. Through our ongoing All Aboard Capital Campaign, $5 million of private philanthropic dollars secures our ability to finance our $45.5 million Midway Village senior apartment complex. As this issue of our newsletter goes to press, we have raised just over $3.5 million (71%) toward our $5 million goal, which we hope to exceed. Clearly, a project of this magnitude requires support of all kinds and sizes. Every dollar matters. We invite you to come aboard and join the community leaders listed here in support of the largest development along the Light Rail since the Union Depot restoration. To learn more about our capital campaign, call Shelly Rucks at 651-632-8855. Capital Campaign Partners Anonymous (3) The Rev. Ernest and Bette Ashcroft Lindsay and David Becker Benson-Orth Associates, Inc. Justin and Denise Cole Mary Sue Comfort Patrick Dewane Alden Drew and Mimie Pollard Amy and Dr. Jack Fistler Cecelia M. Goswitz Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation Kenneth and Ann Peters Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation Fetlework Gimite Paul Hagen Martha and Graham Hatcher Kris and Robert Hennelly Margaret Holden Estate Tom and Pamela Hove Dick and Chris Howard James and Mary Huber James Jensen Dr. Vernon E. and Mary Ann Johnson Estate James E. Johnson Lucy Rosenberry Jones Anne and Lewis Kamiri Mike and Christine Karel Betsy and David Kelly Elaine Swanson Larson Estate Mary C. and Michael Lilja Dusty Mairs James and Sarah Jane McCarthy Markoe The Rev. Diane McGowan and Mitchell Pearlstein Donald and Bette McIlrath The Rev. Rex and Linda McKee Barbara B. Morison Catherine Myers Julie and Steve Niewald Dick Nowlin and Marit Smaby-Nowlin Sarah Jane Nowlin Ferdinanda Otness Dan and Pat Panshin Marvin J. Plakut and Darvia K. Herold The Right Rev. Brian N. Prior Jean and Tom Probst Rick Rinkoff and Julia Ferguson Mary Roberts The Rev. Grant and Meredith Hatch Robinson EpiscopalHomes.org Shelly and Steve Rucks Nancy Snow Estate Bob and Diane Stupka Mike Trossen Cynthia Verhey Ellen Watters The Venerable Irma Wyman Nicole Zauhar Foundation Partners F.R. Bigelow Foundation Hardenbergh Foundation Mardag Foundation The Quaker Hill Foundation The Saint Paul Foundation Page 2 THE TERRACE AT IRIS PARK “Sure, my kids and I will miss our home of 39 years, but at this juncture, having a life matters more to me than having a house. “Episcopal Homes has a great reputation, there’s a palpable sense of community, I’ll be within 10 minutes of my four kids who live in town, and the Light Rail will be at my door. “The 2014 opening date will give me plenty of time to decide what to bring with me. By the way, I will have a very nice house to sell.” – George Latimer “Our home was just the right size when there were seven of us living in it,” says George, “but it’s just been me since my Nan (Nancy Moore Latimer) passed away seven years ago. I’m 78 now. I really don’t need all this space, and I know I won’t be able to drive forever, so I started looking at other options a couple years ago.” While George could afford to stay in his home, he has concluded that “having a life” matters more to him than having a house. He wants to make sure that his four children who live in town can continue to have their own lives too. “My kids visit me every week and are always doing things to help out,” says George. “I’m still in fairly good shape, but I know that I’m gradually declining. George Latimer, former Saint Paul Mayor and future resident of The Terrace at Iris Park. If I were to stay in our big house, my kids’ role would slowly – or perhaps suddenly – evolve from being helpers to being caregivers. I don’t want to do that to them. I don’t want to ever let our relationship become about caring for Dad. I want it to always be about sharing with Dad. Living at The Terrace will ensure that, even if I should need 24/7 home care someday.” George had three primary criteria for evaluating his options: (1) Reputation, (2) Community, and (3) Practical Benefits for himself and his family. Reputation: George’s wife Nan was a Senior Program Officer for the McKnight Foundation. She had told him that Episcopal Homes’ President and CEO Marvin Plakut was “one of the good ones.” She’d been impressed with his commitment to building high quality, affordable housing for seniors in Saint Paul. As George began exploring his options in earnest, he heard more good things about Episcopal Homes from friends, including Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. Our two most recent residences were built on his watch with his enthusiastic support: Carty Heights (2007) and Kings Crossing (2010). Mayor Coleman is also a regular visitor to Cornelia House where his in-laws Jan and Jim Johnson have lived since it opened in 2005. Our reputation passed muster. There comes a time when each of us has to be honest about how much house we need to call it “home.” Continued on next page... EpiscopalHomes.org Page 3 TRANSITIONAL CARE Speaking at our May 1 groundbreaking for his new home: “My daughter told Deb Veit, ‘He wants the biggest one at the top.’ She knows her father.” “After my first knee surgery, I chose Episcopal Homes for my rehab because it was convenient for my husband Grover. “After my second knee was done, I came back because of how much the staff cares. The first person I saw was a nurse with a familiar face. She beamed and said, ‘Hi, Sheryle!’ “After three years and seeing so many patients come and go, Lynne Arlington remembered me! So did ‘Dr.Mark’ MacDonald the medical director. He greeted me with a big hug. My healing began with being recognized and cared about. Healing is about so much more than medication and therapy.” – Sheryle Givens Two-Time Rehab Patient Continued from Page 2... Community: “I have some very dear, long-time friends who live in Cornelia House at Episcopal Homes,” says George. “Ruby Hunt and Dave and Judy Nass. I am also getting to know Jan and Jim Johnson through my friendship with Chris Coleman. All of them have told me that they feel a palpable sense of community here. I’ve felt it myself when I’ve visited them. Community matters a lot to me, and being part of this community will never hinge on my being able to drive.” George added that the sense of community extends to the Episcopal Homes staffers he’s met, especially Deb Veit, our Community Relations Director. Deb is the go-to person for people who want to learn more about the three residences in Midway Village. Sheryle continues, “I believe that healing is as much about restoring one’s spirit as it is about restoring one’s body.” “I’ve found that nothing restores my spirit like feeling cared for, respected, and connected. That is how I felt both times in the TCU (Transitional Care Unit) at Episcopal Church Home, and that is why I volunteered to share my story. I think almost everyone who reads this will be faced with having to choose a TCU for rehab someday.” “Here’s an example of what I’m talking about,” continues Sheryle. “At first, I was loopy with pain medication and still not comfortable. My therapist sensed this. She asked how I was feeling and I told her. So she went easy on me, and Practical Benefits: For George, they include living on the Light Rail (“Much better than the Downtown People Mover idea we were kicking around back in 1979”), and having a warm water therapy pool, a fitness center, and a host of other amenities right downstairs. The primary practical benefit for his children will be living within 10 minutes of their dad. “Except for my son who lives in Colorado, that is,” says George. “But when he visits, he’ll be able to take the Light Rail from the airport to my door. Yes, we’ll miss the old house, but home is where the heart is, and it will be moving in 2014.” EpiscopalHomes.org The photograph of Sherlye and Grover was taken by our Chaplain Lisa Nilles. It took them a moment to figure out where they’d met before. It turned out to be in February 2010 during Sheryle’s first knee rehab. Page 4 we did my therapy right in my room. She understood that I was in no mood to be wheeled down the hall to the therapy gym. As I progressed, she always knew how hard to push me without making me feel overwhelmed. She cared more about how I was feeling than ‘where I was supposed to be’ on any given day of my rehab. Together, we reached all of my goals in the normal amount of time.” Another thing that struck Sheryle was how “connected” all of the staff were with each other and, in turn, with her. “I’m not just talking nursing and therapy staff here,” says Sheryle. “The feeling of connectedness included everyone – the food service people, Dan the housekeeper, and me. Dan and I had some great conversations about the downtown Saint Paul of our youth. The favorite places that aren’t there anymore. All of this helped restore my spirit, and my body couldn’t help but follow along.” Sheryle and her husband Grover have been married for five years. Both of them had been married before. They met at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Saint Paul where Grover is an associate minister and Sheryle is a deaconess. Sheryle has been in business all her life. She was the marketing director of Souhdale in its early years, then marketing director of Galtier Plaza when it opened. Later, she got involved with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) and traveled statewide to train local staffs for the Senior LinkAge Line. The couple launched MJAS* (pronounced “ma-JAZ”) on June 26, 2010 as a retirement career. “I’ve dreamed of making jewelry since my mother bought me a sea shell jewelry kit when I was nine,” says Sheryle. “When I look back on my professional life, I can see the hand of God at work getting me the training and experience I needed to make my dream come true. My four grandchildren, after whom our business is named, each have different gifts from God. Each of those gifts has been very helpful in getting us off the ground. God has a plan for all of us. I pray that it includes our grandchildren taking over our business after Grover and I have been called home.” We do too, Sheryle! *Sheryle’s jewelry studio and showroom is called MJAS after her four grandchildren, Mykel, Jasmine, Anthony, and Sydney. It is located in the Everest Arts & Science Center at 713 Minnehaha Avenue East, Suite 211, Saint Paul MN 55106 • 651-774-1766 EpiscopalHomes.org Page 5 THE RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL PURSE Ruby Hunt Cornelia House Resident The Friday Evening Social Hour at Cornelia House started out a few years ago with a few snacks and folks bringing their own beverages. Now, it has evolved into an appetizing pot luck with folding chairs having to be brought into the Coffee Shop to provide for the growing enthusiastic participation. At a recent gathering, I sat at a table with a group that included Jim Johnson. He proceeded to tell us how his wife, Jan, had lost her purse. They had lunch at the Neighborhood Café and then went shopping at one of the quaint stores that make up the intersection of Selby and Snelling. When they got to the store, Jan discovered she didn’t have her purse. She was sure she left it on the counter at the Neighborhood Café when she put on her coat. So Jim dashed back to the restaurant but found it was not there and had not been turned in. Upon returning home, Jim started the long process of notifying the appropriate agencies in order to avoid illegal use of Jan’s identity. Fortunately, Jim is an accomplished techie and he was able to do most of this by computer, but it still took several hours. He called Social Security and the IRS, where he was given the telephone number of three credit rating agencies to call. He also called credit card companies and Cornelia House to disengage Jan’s fob (the means of entry to our building). He admonished us never to carry our Social Security card with us. Either memorize the whole number or at least the last four digits. Soon, most people there knew about Jan’s lost purse. As the evening wore on a young man entered the room. (By young, I mean relatively speaking. He was 47.) When we saw he was carrying a purse, we all erupted with cheers, and Jan rushed over to give him a hug. Jim offered him a reward, but he graciously refused. He was invited to join us and served a glass of wine. Then we all had another glass of wine and proceeded to have a wonderful chat with this young man. His name is Pat Daddy, and he is the head bartender at O’Gara’s. He said the purse was found on the sidewalk outside their bar and restaurant. Good Samaritan Pat Daddy with Cornelia House resident Jan Johnson and the Prodigal Purse he returned. Jim took out his iPhone and took a picture of Jan and Pat toasting each other with a glass of wine. Then Pat took out his iPhone and had Jim take another picture for him. He stayed for about half an hour and then bid us farewell. I hope when he got to O’Gara’s the next day he told his buddies what it’s like at the “old folks home” on Friday night. I think we surprised him! By (literally) going the extra mile to return Jan Johnson’s purse, our Good Samaritan, Pat Daddy, created what we call “a WOW Moment.” He did a kindness that made others think, “WOW, that was really nice!” Episcopal Homes has been blessed with staff and volunteers who create “WOW Moments” every day for our residents, their families, visitors, and each other. If you’ve visited us, you know how good it feels to be WOWed. But we are always striving to raise the bar on ourselves. We want every moment to be a “WOW Moment.” That’s why you’ll see our staff and volunteers wearing these little “WOW buttons” along with their name tags. The name tags say who we are. The WOW buttons say what we do. We invite you to let us know how we’re doing! EpiscopalHomes.org Page 6 Back by popular demand! SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 • 4-8 PM On our campus at University & Fairview in Saint Paul’s Midway “Memories for every adult. Dreams for every kid.” 70+ of Minnesota’s best Classic Cars and Street Rods straight from Memory Lane Vintage-priced Corn Dogs, Cheese Curds, Root Beer Floats served-up by our awesome resident and staff volunteers Hot Dogs, Chips, Pop by Boy Scout Troop 83 from St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Saint Paul Park. They’ll be raising funds for camping trips, uniforms, awards, and gear FREE ADMISSION We ask you to bring one Food Shelf Donation per person (last year, we collected over 500 pounds of food and over $300 in cash donations for nearby Keystone Food Shelf) Last year was our first-ever Classic Car Rally. Nearly 1,800 neighbors joined the fun. Our bus logged over 250 miles shuttling visitors between the Goodwill/Easter Seals lot and our campus (which is just across the street)! The Keystone Food Shelf was grateful for everyone’s donations. It was a Real Good Time that did some Real Good! This year will be even better. See you Saturday, August 17th! U n iv e rs it y Cars Fairview Ave EpiscopalHomes.org FREE PARKING with SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE in the Goodwill/Easter Seals lot right across University Avenue from our campus. Enter the lot from Fairview Avenue and follow the signs. Easy! Page 7 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Chaplain Lisa Nilles (from the Roman Catholic tradition) “Archbishop Flynn is here!” the receptionist cheerfully announced on my office phone. I headed to the lobby to welcome Catholic Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn, once again, to Episcopal Homes to say Mass. I found him and the receptionist talking and laughing together like old friends. On our short walk from the lobby to the chapel, Archbishop Flynn engaged each person we passed. “What country are you from?” he asked an aide. Soon they were sharing stories about Uganda. “Well I can certainly see the resemblance!” he remarked when passing a mother and daughter, “How nice to see you!” At the beginning of the procession into Leigh Chapel, he reached to tap the organist on the shoulder and said, “Thank you for being here today.” Before Mass even began, everyone in his presence felt blessed. Since 2007, following an initial invitation by the late Mary Catherine i L Laughlin hli off IIris i P Park kC Commons, Archbishop Flynn has made twice-yearly visits to Episcopal Homes. These visits highlight the strong Catholic faith life on campus. For over 20 years, the priests and lay leaders of nearby St. Mark’s Catholic Church have come to Episcopal Homes twice a week to lead communion services, say the Rosary, offer Mass, or administer sacraments. This extraordinary commitment leads Chaplain Lisa Nilles to call Episcopal Homes “the North Campus of St. Mark’s.” Also, for the past three years, Fr. Michael Becker of St. John Vianney Seminary has come monthly to the Church Home to say Mass. We are grateful for the many ways the local Catholic community supports the faith life of Catholic residents at Episcopal Homes. Thank you! VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Reading aloud to Church Home residents After 30 years of teaching overseas for the Department of Defense, Sarah Jane Nowlin returned to Episcopal Church Home in 2003. She wanted a retirement career and found it back where she first discovered how much she loved volunteering with older adults. Sarah Nowlin began volunteering at Episcopal Church Home in the 1950’s when she was a young girl. On Sundays, Sarah and her mother would transport residents to St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis. Now, 50+ years later, Sarah’s volunteer work has expanded to become a nearly full-time retirement career – and not just at Episcopal Church Home. Episcopal- A typical week: Mondays, Sarah reads aloud for residents in Leigh Chapel in the mornings, then helps with lunch in one of the Church Home’s Households. Tuesdays, Sarah volunteers at Galtier Elementary School in the library. Wednesdays, she does Meals on Wheels and reads aloud for another group of Church Home residents. Thursdays are spent bringing residents to services in the Coventry Chapel and preparing for lunch in another Church Home Household. Fridays are spent volunteering at the bookstore at St. Mark’s Cathedral. Sarah is on the Episcopal Homes Board of Trustees too. “The times I’m volunteering are the times that I’m most in love with life!” Amen, Sarah! Page 8 THE SAGE SINGERS April 24, Minneapolis Convention Center The Sage Singers are residents of Cornelia House, Seabury, Carty Heights, and Kings Crossing (our Independent Living residences). They’ve been making a joyful noise for about a year under the direction of Joey Clark from MacPhail. “It’s part of MacPhail’s Music for Life Partnership,” says Joey. “It’s a unique participatory lifelong learning program that engages adults from 55 to 103+ through music.” The Sage Singers (a name the group chose for itself) are definitely “engaged.” On April 24, they were one of two senior groups invited to perform for more than 1,000 supporters at the 10th Anniversary Music Matters Luncheon (MacPhail’s biggest fund raiser) where over $450,000 was raised to support financial aid opportunities and sustain MacPhail’s extraordinary programs (like Music for Life). Then, on June 4, the Sage Singers performed their first full concert for friends and neighbors on our campus at Coventry Chapel. “I’ve always wanted to sing,” says one member. “Dreams do come true if you wait long enough!” Loretta Eklund is 100 years young! Photo by Steve Barnett June 4, Coventry Chapel www.tenthousandthings.org Photo by Paula Keller Seabury resident Loretta Eklund’s twinkling eyes and her big smile are part of just about every social event on our campus. Monday, June 3, the social event was Loretta’s birthday, and her neighbors threw her a wonderful party – complete with live music by new Seabury resident (and sax legend) Irv Williams and friends. Loretta was delighted and touched. “I haven’t had so much fun in 100 years!” “STELLA!” On May 15, A Steetcar Named Desire stopped at Carty Heights. The community room was packed with residents from all four of our Independent Living residences. This is the second production that the professional Ten Thousand Things theater company has brought to our crowd, both times to rave reviews. “I can’t believe they can bring that kind of theater to our own home,” says one resident. “This was so real and raw!” Thanks to our Arts and Events Coordinator Kristin Aitchison for lighting up our stage – and our lives! EpiscopalHomes.org Page 9 Thanks to our all-Volunteer 2012 Boards for their community-building vision and guidance! Episcopal Homes Board of Trustees Bette Ashcroft, Chair Rick Rinkoff, 1st Vice Chair/Treasurer Alden Drew, 2nd Vice Chair Dusty Mairs, Secretary Denise Cole Mary Sue Comfort Amy Fistler Tom Hove Jim Johnson Betsy Kelly Mary Lilja Robert McClay The Rev. Rex McKee Jean Probst Cynthia Verhey Ellen Watters Honorary Chair: The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior Episcopal Church Home Board of Directors Denise Cole, Chair Kris Hennelly, Vice Chair Sarah Nowlin, Secretary Sam Abdullai, Treasurer Bette Ashcroft Chris Howard Andy Otness Mary Huber Catherine Myers Lois Young Associates: Janice Barrett-Menzel 2012 Financial Overview Martha Hatcher Judy McMillen Dick Nowlin Jean Probst Joyce Risser Alys Wilson Honorary Associates: Bette Braasch Sylvia Carty Helen E. Sell Marilyn Van Zyl Expenses Revenues Residential Services: 75.5% Residential Rental Income: 23.5% Management Fees: 2.0% Contributions: 0.6% Other Revenue: 2.9% Investment Income: 1.3% Nursing: 27% Other Related Care: 3% General and Administrative: 17% Depreciation and Amortization: 12% Payroll and Employee Benefits: 8% Interest: 6% Dietary: 6% Plant Operations and Maintenance: 7% Ancillary Services: 5% Housekeeping: 4% Property and Related: 4% Spiritual Life: 1% EpiscopalHomes.org Page 10 Volunteers Elsa Abed Wendy Adamson Haben Adhanom Vera Alenov Candyce Alexander Kimberly Alquicira Gelila Atamre Aga Ayana Laura Behler Ruth Belmonte Shurube Beriso Tsige Bite Bonnie Boehm James Boehm Breana Boesche Khadija Brown Pat Brynteson Aaron Buchholz Milo Bue Richard Carlson Jean Casler Taylor Cheney Wendy Coles Kelby Cook Corey Crosson Dianne Del Giorno Joanie Delamater Juan Delgado Lizzy Dombrock Jake Downs Gina Dudley Anne Duffy Marilyn Erickson Burhan Esse Clarissa Felixberger Brittany Fontanez Sylvia Franco Katrina Freund Hebron Fuller Israel Fuller Laura Fuller Sharon Gagner Ray Gerst Fetlework Gimite Dawn Greimel Dick Guiton Pat Haga Paige Hagstrom Dorothea Hansmeyer Liam Hansmeyer Betsy Hanson Paul Hanson Sharon Harris Vicky Haskins Mary Heltsley Cindy Hempel Terry Hesse Charlotte Hoium Pam Hove Tom Hove Clifford Hunter Allison Jensen Chester Kapsch Marty Kapsch Karen Klemond Marlys Konder Mary Jo Lawless Anne Lawless Nick Leach Kong Lee Brian Lillquist Travis Long Megan Luehmann Bernie Lukas Phoebe Lystrom Kris Madrid Pashen Martin Zoe McKay Martha Mellgren Catherin Mullaney Karen Murdock Michael Murphy Tinh Nguyen Sarah Nowlin Sharon Overbaugh Jay Overbaugh Chelsea Palmer Malcolm Palmer Tyler Paul Janice Pereyra Diane Power EpiscopalHomes.org Lorenzo Robb Mariana Saybe Lee Schmitz Bridget Scott Famata Sesay Mary Ann Smith Barbara Snowfield Georgia Steele Hannah Steinhoff Laurel Stiebler Jean Swesey John Swesey Mandalyn Taylor Martha Teka Padee Thao Megan Thooft James Tinsley Mfon Udoeyop PaoGe Vang Roger Vang Cynthia Verhey Stephen Weber Chip Whitacre Shanta White Ken Whitney Kathleen Wille John Williams Susan Wyble Gao Xiong True Xiong Ger Yang James Yang Lashia Yang Volunteer Groups Animal Ambassadors Career Ventures, INC Concordia University Focus Beyond Transitional Services Gem Singers Kaposia Retirement Services Saint Paul Norwich Singers Page 11 Pilgrim Lutheran Church Powder Puff Clown Club Project Veterans St. Catherine University Occupational Therapy Students St. Clement’s Episcopal Church St. John’s the Evangelist Episcopal Church St. Mark’s Catholic School St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Twin Cities German Immersion School University of St. Thomas Adopt-A-Grandparent YouthWorks Resident Volunteers Campus Program This program matches residents with volunteer opportunities that serve their neighbors within the Episcopal Homes community. Verna Beaver Jeanne Bjorkman Mel Carter Mary Christjaener Fred Emmings Marjorie Fletcher Lorraine Grunke Helen Heisler Marijo Hickok Alice Johnson Roceil Kohler Cecilia LoneTree Jack Lund Shirley Michienzi Audrey Nicol Meredith Robinson Ban Roth Lois Sampson Ed and Diane Wittenburg Resident Volunteers Community Program This program matches residents with volunteer opportunities through outside organizations that serve the greater community. Abdulkadir Ahmed Muriel Bachman Cindy Bailey Jeanne Bjorkman Audrey Brenon Michael Burgan Sandy Carroll Kathy Christian Mary Christjaener Doris Douglas Loretta Eklund Marjorie Fletcher Linda George Mary Gotz Lorraine Grunke Marijo and Gary Hickok Jim and Jan Johnson Al Kvaal Pat Lamb Barbara Lilly Willie Minor James Moore Ray and Iva Nelson Ben Li Nie Faye Smith Bev Stokvis Linda Tran Marion Williams Irma Wyman Bochen Zhang SPECIAL THANKS to all the resident volunteers who are NOT listed here because they volunteer directly (often through their churches and other community organizations)! EpiscopalHomes.org THANK YOU, DONORS! We’re as good as we are today because friends like you supported us yesterday. Your abiding generosity allows us to offer programs, services, and amenities that cannot be covered by rental income, government support, private insurance, or other traditional revenue sources. Pearl Donors These donors have given consistently for the past five years or longer. Judy Alcott Richard and Paula Arnold The Rev. Ernest and Bette Schelper Ashcroft Verna Beaver Marilyn Blomquist Barbara Blumer Frances Bly Thomas† and Sandra Boehm Mary and William† Bolen Carol and Tony Brocato Dr. Frank† and Laura Budd Judy and William Burns Harvey and Judy Kroesch Caldwell Sylvia Carty Pamela and Loren Case Judy and Bruce Clark Bradley and Mary Louise Clary Dr. Tom Clayton Justin and Denise Cole Mary Sue Comfort Teresa Connelly Guy and Joan Cummings George and Lora Davis Phyllis De Lisi Samuel M. and Jeanne Dean David and Mary Doty Alden Drew and Mimie Pollard Elizabeth and Larry Drumm † = deceased • ‡ = both deceased Page 12 Barbara and John Edgar Kevin P. Filter and Rosemary Kessler Marcia Fotsch Donna Genck David Girard Cyndia S. Glasgow Mary Ann and Francis J. Goschy John and Mary Gould The Rev. Alan W.† and Helen L. Grant William Gray Dawn and Dan Greimel Paul Hagen Phillip and Mary Hammond Shirley Hammond Peg Hanson Donald and Ruby Harkcom Mary Hassell Mary Heltsley Tom and Pamela Hove Peter and Gladys Howell Margaret Hubbs James and Mary Huber Patricia Huntington† Evelyn Huovinen Betty Jahnke James E. Johnson William E. Johnson Anne and Lewis Kamiri Barbara and Charlie Keffer Esther and Martin Kellogg Betsy and David Kelly Jean and Robert Kemp Elaine Swanson Larson† Gerald and Joyce Larson Jane Lindberg Barbara E. Lindstrom Mary Lou M. and Greer E. Lockhart Elizabeth and Peter Lockwood John H. and Catherine† E. Lund Dorothy MacDonald Betty Maetzold Dusty and George† Mairs Dianne Marshall Dorothy McArdle Darleen and B.J.† McLennon Phyllis Merrill Mary L. Miller Linda Moore Barbara B. Morison John Nieszner Dick Nowlin and Marit Smaby-Nowlin Sarah Jane Nowlin Dan and Pat Panshin Kevin and Beth Pietrini Marvin J. Plakut and Darvia K. Herold Jean and Tom Probst The Rev. Kay Provine Diane L. Raff and Perri Graham Gayle Reynolds and Paul Windschitl LeRoy and Jenella† Rice James and Betty Richards Maxine N. Richmond Rick Rinkoff and Julia Ferguson Joyce and James B. Risser The Rev. Grant and Meredith Hatch Robinson Debra Rodmyre Dudley M.† and Marjorie Ruch Jean Sandberg Paul Schroeder Patricia Schumacher Sandra A. and Buff Scott III Anne and Daniel† Scott Donald Seestedt† Janet and J. Bradner Smith Maryellen Smith Barbara Snowfield Vera Sparkes Nancy Ashley Spencer St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Saint Paul St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church Elizabeth Sundberg George Suzuki John and The Rev. Jean Swesey Mari-Lou and Robert Triebenbach Trossen Wright Plutowski Architects, P. A. Marilyn and Raymond Van Zyl EpiscopalHomes.org Philip and Joan VanBeusekom Philip B. and Anne E. Vander Haar Cynthia Verhey Ellen Watters Ruth Weise Kaye Wentzel The Rev. Edwin P. and Diane Wittenburg Charles Woehrle Patricia Zajac Lois and Dick Zwieg 2012 Donors Gift received Gifts i d between b t January J 1, 1 2012 and December 31, 2012. Diamond Gifts of $1,000 or greater. Cheryl Bailey Francis Barany George and Barbara Barany Betty Elmina Barrett Verna and Joseph† Beaver Jay Benanav Alden Drew and Mimie Pollard Kevin P. Filter and Rosemary Kessler Miriam M. Gunnarson Paul Hagen Margaret Hubbs James E. Johnson William E. Johnson Betsy and David Kelly Elaine Swanson Larson† John H. and Catherine† E. Lund Robert and Carolyn McClay Barbara B. Morison Virginia Ott Marvin J. Plakut and Darvia K. Herold Shelly and Steve Rucks Len and Jane Slade Page 13 St. Martin’s by-the-Lake Foundation Ellen Watters The Rev. Edwin P. and Diane Wittenburg Charles Woehrle Ruby Gifts from $500 - $999. The Rev. Ernest and Bette Ashcroft Frances Bly David and Kathleen Carlsen Bradley and Mary Louise Clary Samuel M. and Jeanne Dean Warren Dorn and Barbara Liles John B. and Virginia Edgerton Ann Gilsdorf Jean and The Rev. Henry Hoover Dick and Chris Howard Mike and Christine Karel Jean and Robert Kemp, Sr. Barbara E. Lindstrom Elizabeth and Peter Lockwood Dusty and George† Mairs Darleen McLennon Ferdinanda Otness Jenella† and LeRoy Rice Barbara Snowfield Margie Wellman Sapphire Gifts from $250 - $499. Will and Paula Bathke Robert Bishaw Dr. Frank† and Laura Budd Guy and Joan Cummings James and Gloria Delano John K. Ellingboe Fund Richard Erickson John and Mary Gould Peg Hanson Donald and Dorothy Hilligoss Anne and Lewis Kamiri Peter Linstroth Julie and Steve Niewald Sarah Jane Nowlin The Rev. Kay Provine Jean Sandberg Patricia Schumacher St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Saint Paul St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church, Saint Paul Elizabeth Sundberg Jon and The Rev. Peggy Tuttle Marilyn and Raymond Van Zyl Philip B. and Anne E. Vander Haar James and Janice Wenker Kaye Wentzel Emerald Gifts from $100 - $249. Anonymous Peggy Anderson James and Bonnie Boehm Viola Britz† Sally Brown Judy and William Burns Robert Bushnell Harvey and Judy Kroesch Caldwell Benton and Joanne Case Dr. Tom Clayton Mary Sue Comfort Teresa Connelly Cornelia House Residents Lois and John Cutler George and Lora Davis Lora Dea Tom and Kristen Delano Karen Doehling Rick and Phyllis Dorn Albert and Nancy Dorris David and Mary Doty Mark Ellenberger and Janet Zander Heidi Elmquist Andrea Erickson Dolores A. Everson Irene D. Faffler Ann Fendorf EpiscopalHomes.org Amy and Dr. Jack Fistler Salley Flood David Girard Cyndia S. Glasgow Barbara Godfrey The Rev. Alan† and Helen Grant Lorraine and Marvin† Grunke Richard Guiton Jean Hammer Cap Hanson David and Mona Harmann Mary Hassell Joan Cleary and Jerry Helfand Janet Holt and Dennis McEvoy James and Mary Huber Evelyn Huovinen Betty Jahnke The Rev. Wanda Copeland and Tom Johnson† Chaplain Deborah Jones Frank E. Kapsch, Jr. Barbara and Charlie Keffer Esther and Martin Kellogg Dick and Jan Kohout Gailen and Chris Krug Debra Kuper Wesley Kuske Anita Lake-Maykoski Douglas and Anna Mae Lambert Richard and Margaret Lidstad Richard A and Amalia A. Lind Jane and Edward† Lindberg Dr. Deborah G. Longley Betty Maetzold Anita Malon Dianne and Robert W.† Marshall Faye and Don Mattison Garvin and Lynne McGettrick Roger and Kay McGrath Patrick and Bridget Menke Ann and Earl Olson Brian and Jane Ostenso Mary Frances and Lyelle Palmer Dan and Pat Panshin Julie and Robert Paschke Walter and Karleen Phillips Page 14 Kevin and Beth Pietrini Diane and George C. Power III Jean and Tom Probst Bill and Rachel Reynolds Joyce and James B. Risser Debra Rodmyre Patricia and Stephen Rowley Dudley† and Marjorie Ruch Paul Schroeder Anne and Daniel† Scott Michael and Katherine Sedwick Helen E. Sell Veronica and Nathan Shore Richard and Mary Beth Simpson Keith and Barbara Skerrett David and Sherry Smith Janet and J. Bradner Smith William Spellacy Byron and Connie Starns Bob and Diane Stupka Ralph and Grace Sulerud George Suzuki Jewel Thompson Mari-Lou and Robert Triebenbach John and Mary Vuk Melinda and Leon Webster Jane Weidner Dorothy Ann White John Williams Jonathan Wirth Becky and Jerry Woelfel Patricia Zajac Gifts less than $100 Anonymous Gail Aanenson Samuel A. and Mattie M. Abdullai Judy Alcott Michael and Janet Allen Eileen and Edward Allison Enid Griffin and Lynn Anderson Robert and Marilyn Anholt Joe and Mary Armitage Richard and Paula Arnold Muriel Bachman Brendan and Kathleen Just-Bannigan Donn and Louise Barber Peggy Barker James and Corrine Beck Paul and Suzette Begin Catherine Bell Tony and Nancy Beuning Leland and Janey Bigger Marilyn Blomquist Barbara Blumer Thomas† and Sandra Boehm Mary and William† Bolen Diana Brainard Thomas and Barbara Brennan Carol and Tony Brocato John M. and Karen A. Brown Addie Bruner John and Nadine Buchholtz Darrell Butterwick Clifford Caine Sally and Donald† Caldwell Priscilla J. Campbell Sylvia Carty Pamela and Loren Case Christ Episcopal Church St. Mary’s Guild, Woodbury Judy and Bruce Clark Rosalie Cole Ed and Monica Cook Todd and Kate Cravens Clifford Crook Barbara J. and Harold T. Danley John and Joy Deharpporte Justin and Michelle Kenn Dekker Miguel and Ann Dobon W. Herbert Doty Jeff and Judy† Douglass Greg Draves Elizabeth and Larry Drumm Barbara and John Edgar Rosalia A. Ekegren Duy Ently Edward and Lorraine Evans Harvey Olson and Naomi Fate Michael and Heather Felton Fernando and Sharilyn Figueroa Richard Fleischhacker Melissa and Jeffery Flood EpiscopalHomes.org Rita Flood Marcia Fotsch Damaris and Bernard Friel Charles and Susan Furca John C. Galatowitsch Frances Galvin Robert and Jacquelyn Gardner Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Garvey Donna Genck Karen and Raymond Gerst Joseph Gherity Geneva Gill Judith Moore Goff Gretchen Goodman Alan Gordon and Stephanie Cottle Gordon John C. Graham Jr. and Sharon Kleckner Dawn and Dan Greimel Barbara Grudt June and Lyle Guion Phillip and Mary Hammond Shirley Hammond Susan Hanson Krista and Paul Hanson Jane Hanten The Rev. Robert and Susan Hardman Donald and Ruby Harkcom Rev. Edward R. and Emily Harris Dick and Lynn Hartshorn Martha and Graham Hatcher Mary Heltsley Leo Hermes Tom and Pamela Hove Peter and Gladys Howell Patricia Huntington† Maggie Ingalls Erbayne and Deborah Jarvis Steven and Lorelei Johannes Dorothy J. Johnson Andrea Jones Lynette and Donal† Kimble Jerome and Mary Klukas Cara Knittel Marsha Kohler Roceil Kohler Norman and Jeanette Kretzmann Page 15 Alvin Kvaal Judith Lane Karen and David Lanegran Gerald and Joyce Larson Lori and Alan Lohman Jo and Ernest† Lottsfeldt Dorothy MacDonald Stephanie Mann The Rev. Patrick and Roxanna Markie Gilbert Marty Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. McConnell John D. and Barbara McGowan The Rev. Diane McGowan and Mitchell Pearlstein The Rev. Philip E. and M. Linda McNairy Joan Meneghel Phyllis and Robert† Merrill Mary L. Miller Patricia E. Miskell Joyce Montgomery Linda Moore Elizabeth Morris Robert and Pamela Morse Mary Munson Dave and Mary Nickel Natalie Nigro Marvin and Sandy Obarski Jesse Okie and Mary Harrington Donna Opp Jay and Sharon Overbaugh Randall and Carole Pastorius Humprey Paulson Barbara Pazevic Barbara Pearson David Perlich Pamela Perlich Mary Joseph and John Perry Paul and Maryanne Peterson John and Mary Claire Potter Amy Powell Fred and Renee Pritzker William and Pat Proulx Mertes Quam Gayle Reynolds and Paul Windschitl James and Betty Richards Maxine N. Richmond Dorothy and Rian Ringsrud Kent Robbins Mrs. H. R. Sassor Laura Savin John and Mary Scanlon The Rev. Carolyn and Dr. Milan Schmidt Theodore Schroeder, Jr. Keith and Leah Schwan Alexis Sheets Don and Julie Shiek William and BJ Sjoholm Maryellen Smith Wayne B. Jennings and Joan A. Sorenson Vera Sparkes St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Betty Staffenson Dorothy Steen Oren and Georgene Stewart Robert Stoinski Rebecca Strauchon and Larry Winship Byron and Hellen Strickland Beatrice Strom Summerhill Sunshine Committee Elaine Sutton Eugenia Taylor Debbie Thompson Louis Torinus Transit For Livable Communities Clara Trumble Joan Van Orden Suzanne Van Zandt Philip and Joan VanBeusekom Robert and Morella Vedder Deborah and Paul Veit Cynthia Verhey Mary Vetscher Eileen Vogt Clarice Vold Lydia Volz Ruth Weise Karen West Judith Wiethoff Barbara Wilkinson EpiscopalHomes.org Susan and Stephen Withrow Mary and David Zak Lois and Dick Zwieg Gifts in Kind Jay Benanav Barbara Blumer Sandra Boehm Caribou Coffee Tom Edwards Alisha Johnson Betsy and David Kelly Charlotte Nycklemoe and Gary Lundborg Dr. Mark and Diane MacDonald Cecilia Wirth and James Mork Guertin Pharmacy David and Carol Wilkie Hearth Keepers Hearth Keepers are those friends who make monthly contributions. Kristin Aitchison Lindsay and David Becker Samuel M. and Jeanne Dean Heidi Elmquist Andrea Erickson Beverly J. and David F. Finley Fetlework Gimite Mark Ladwig and Kathleen Gold Paul Hagen Marvin J. Plakut and Darvia K. Herold Anne and Lewis Kamiri Mike and Christine Karel Andrea Krebs Faye and Don Mattison Julie and Steve Niewald Shelly and Steve Rucks Jean Sandberg Page 16 Michael and Katherine Sedwick Barbara Snowfield Elizabeth Sundberg Deborah and Paul Veit Ruth Weise Charles Woehrle Gifts Given In Memory Of Inez Baker Verna Beaver Cornelia House Residents Alvin Kvaal Elaine Larson† John and Catherine† Lund Kate Bárány Francis Barany George and Barbara Barany Aviva Benanav Jay Benanav Gordon Bernard Roceil Kohler Rev. John Bland John Galatowitsch Debra Kuper Oren and Georgene Stewart Pauline Brooks Gayle Reynolds and Paul Windschitl Florence Burk John and Joy Deharpporte W. Herbert Doty Norman and Jeanette Kretzmann Donna Opp Josephine Connelly Teresa Connelly Ina Copeland Joe and Mary Armitage Peggy Barker Sally Brown John and Karen Brown Barbara and Harold Danley Karen and Raymond Gerst Jean Hammer Cap Hanson Tom and Pamela Hove Stephanie Mann Marvin Plakut and Darvia Herold James and Betty Richards Don and Julie Shiek Cynthia Verhey Doris Dailey Patricia Schumacher Jeanne Des Lauriers Karen Doehling Alice Flood Melissa and Jeffery Flood Salley Flood David Perlich Pamela Perlich Dorothy and Rian Ringsrud Robert and Morella Vedder Mary and David Zak Diana Brainard Elaine Larson† Dorothy Ann White Christine Lind James and Corrine Beck Paul and Suzette Begin Robert Bushnell Justin and Michelle Kenn Dekker Albert and Nancy Dorris Richard Erickson Steven and Lorelei Johannes Wesley Kuske Judith Lane Richard and Amalia Lind Peter Linstroth Elizabeth Morris Barbara Pearson Paul and Maryanne Peterson Fred and Renee Pritzker Lorayne Swanson Karen and David Lanegran Betty Lund Verna Beaver Margaret Hannah Andrea Jones Margaret McKevitt Mary Joseph and John Perry Maxine Hanson Chaplain Deborah Jones Oscar Mees Melinda and Leon Webster Donald Hogenson Karen and Raymond Gerst Elaine Mitchell Robert and Pamela Morse Dorothy Hopeman Peg Hanson Nony Jahnke Irene Faffler John Pain Verna Beaver Krista and Paul Hanson John and Catherine† Lund Erling O. and Geneva Johnson William Johnson Donald and Bernice Pedalty Guy and Joan Cummings Rachel Kimbrell Ann and Earl Olson Ardith Philstrom James and Bonnie Boehm Sandra Boehm Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Garvey Mrs. H. R. Sassor Debbie Thompson Marilyn Lancaster Dolores Everson James and Betty Richards Suzanne Van Zandt Kathy Larson Verna Beaver EpiscopalHomes.org Page 17 Carl Plakut ECH Board Elaine Larson† Opal L. Reese Judy and William Burns Jenella Rice LeRoy Rice Robert Weidner Jane Weidner Dorothy Werlich Margaret Holden Estate Gifts Given In Honor Of Pat Rustad Catherine Bell Rosalie Cole The Rev. Kay Provine Karen West Judy Alcott Judith Moore Goff Lorraine Grunke Vera Scott Dolores Everson James and Gloria Delano Tom and Kristen Delano Tillie Starns Jerome and Mary Klukas Jewel Thompson Mary Vetscher ECH Therapists Irene Faffler Wayne Stoerzinger Michael and Heather Felton Eleanor Sulerud Will and Paula Bathke Marcia Fotsch Charles and Susan Furca Alan Gordon and Stephanie Cottle Gordon Barbara Morison Dorothy Steen Ralph and Grace Sulerud Marilyn and Raymond Van Zyl Edwin Wittenburg Elaine Larson† Jim Johnson and Lucy Jones Patrick Dewane Ginger McFaul Elaine Larson† Julie Niewald Elaine Larson† Grant Robinson Elaine Larson† Marsha Schwartz Bradley and Mary Louise Clary Lorayne Swanson Karen and David Lanegran Diane Wittenburg The Rev. Edwin Wittenburg Neal Thoelk Betty Staffenson Irma Wyman Elaine Larson† Norma Wade Robert and Marilyn Anholt Clifford Crook Fernando and Sharilyn Figueroa Gretchen Goodman Summerhill Sunshine Committee Barbara Wilkinson One last THANK YOU to you all for your generous gifts of time and treasure! If you find any errors in our listings, please accept our sincere apology and call Shelly Rucks at 651-632-8855. EpiscopalHomes.org Sister Annette Legacy Society Our Sister Annette Legacy Society recognizes those who follow in Sister Annette’s path by providing for future residents through a planned gift or by establishing an endowment. Anonymous Brendan and Kathleen Just-Bannigan Betty Elmina Barrett Brace and Sue Bennitt‡ Ted† and Katy Relf Carlsen The Rev. Wanda Copeland and Thomas G. Johnson† Alden Drew and Mimie Pollard John B. and Virginia Edgerton Sarah S. Frost† Judith Moore Goff The Rev. Alan W.† and Helen L. Grant Ruby Hunt James and Norma† Jensen Ruth Jones† Erling O. and Geneva Johnson‡ James E. Johnson William E. Johnson Phyllis and Alton Kramer Elaine Swanson Larson† Faye and Don Mattison Barbara Merrill† Dan and Pat Panshin Marvin J. Plakut and Darvia K. Herold Shelly and Steve Rucks Patricia Schumacher Nancy and Bob Snow‡ Barbara Snowfield Eleanor M. Sulerud† Burnett and E. Jane Sullivan John and Jean Swesey Betty Walen† Page 18 Episcopal Homes at a glance... Episcopal Church Home Iris Park Commons (62+) Cornelia House (62+) Rehab & Long-Term Care Assisted Living Independent Living 651-646-4061 651-646-1026 651-288-3931 1879 Feronia Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 1850 University Avenue W Saint Paul MN 55104 1840 University Avenue W Saint Paul MN 55104 Seabury (62+) Carty Heights (62+) Kings Crossing (62+) Affordable Independence Affordable Independence Affordable Independence 651-379-5102 651-288-1142 651-493-4606 1830 University Avenue W Saint Paul MN 55104 412 Dunlap Street N Saint Paul MN 55104 500 Dale Street N Saint Paul MN 55103 (1 block SW of University & Lexington) (NE corner of University & Dale) (1 block SW of University & Fairview) COMPLETING OUR 5-STAR URBAN VILLAGE FOR SENIORS IN 2014 The Terrace at Iris Park (62+) Catered Living Episcopal Church Home – The Gardens Long-Term & Memory Care Midway Pointe (62+) Affordable Independent Living Plan ahead! Waiting lists are already forming for all three residences. Join our waiting list for the residence that fits you best. When you do, we’ll keep in touch with you about progress on what could be your next home (with Light Rail at your doorstep). We’ll invite you to special preview events to mark milestones in construction too. Contact our Community Relations Director, Deb Veit, at 651-632-8800. EpiscopalHomes.org 490 E. Lynnhurst Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing homes and services that support each individual’s physical, social, and spiritual needs. We’ve been saying “Welcome Home” to all for 119 years. You’re invited to join our residents (your neighbors) for free matinee concerts at Coventry Chapel It’s Baaack! SATURDAY AUGUST 17 4-8 PM Please RSVP to Julie Niewald at Cornelia House: 651-288-3931 or [email protected] On our Campus Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Papa John Kolstad and the Hot Club of East Lake www.papajohnkolstad.com Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Dixieland Debut! Barbary Coast www.barbary-coast.com (Remember the hyphen!) Sunday, August 4 at **3** p.m. Artaria Chamber Music School Recital The adult Artaria students! www.acms.artaria.us Saturday, September 14 at 2 p.m. Mariachi Encore! Flor y Canto Memories for every adult. Dreams for every kid. (See Page 6) Check out this video with Mayor Coleman sitting in! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qv1UwebKIk Check EVENTS on our web site for new additions! EpiscopalHomes.org
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