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Volume 2 • Issue 6
LIVING
Morningside
Ministries
Magazine
Summer Issue 2012 • Volume 1 • Issue 1
PLUS:
Awards
Memorable Events
Alvin Loewenberg
Morningside
Communities
Building A Legacy
of Care:
Contributors
Menger Springs
Expansion
mmLearn.org:
A User’s Perspective
Social Media:
Stay Connected
Volunteer Auxiliary
OASIS:
New Location
Safety News
And More!
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AwardS
2 Awards
3 Memorable Events
5 Alvin Loewenberg:
A Biography
6 The Manor
7 Chandler Estate
8 The Meadows
9 Menger Springs
10 Menger Springs Cottages
11 Recent Contributions
16mmLearn.org
18 Social Media News
18Chaplain’s Corner
19OASIS
19 Manor Volunteer Auxiliary
19 Safety News
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Manor
602 Babcock Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78201
(210) 731-1000
1100 Grand Blvd.
Boerne, Texas 78006
(830) 816-4400
1510 Howard St.
San Antonio, Texas 78212
(210) 737-5100
730 Babcock Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78201
(210) 734-1155
Morningside Ministries is a faith-based,
not-for-profit senior living community
serving San Antonio and the Hill Country
since 1961.
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Morningside Ministries
Senior Living Communities
700 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 731-1000
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friends of Morningside Ministries.
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ROBERT KESL
Appreciation Award
Mr. Robert Kesl, Advancement
Associate at Morningside Ministries
receives an Appreciation Award
from Maria Wellisch, Vice
President of Corporate Training at
mmLearn.org, for his outstanding
support and numerous years of
service.
Shirley Jeffrey
Best In Show
Morningside Ministries at The
Meadows 87 year old resident
Shirley Jeffrey wins Best in Show
and First Place honors from
the LeadingAge of Texas Art is
Ageless Contest and Exhibit
for her oil and acrylic painting
titled “My Friend Tom” of fellow
resident Tom Kirby.
Shirley was born in Seattle, Washington in 1925. After
high school, Shirley worked as a drafter for Boeing
and later for a ship building company at a time
when there were not many women drafters. Shirley
soon discovered that she was fascinated with the
human face and took up portraiture. Shirley states that
“portraiture caught my imagination when I discovered
that I could actually capture a person’s recognizable
likeness on canvas. This passion has continued through
the years when I studied with several noted portrait
artists.”
GENE DRISCH
Customer Service
Award
Gene Drisch has worked with
Morningside Ministries at Menger
Springs since the doors first
opened to this new community
in 2004. He works in resident
services as a vehicle driver but
he is much more. Gene is a true ambassador of not
only Morningside Ministries’ mission of “Caring For Those
Who Cared For Us,” he is also a true friend to all people
with whom he comes into contact. Gene is always
ready with a joke or funny story to lift the spirits of those
around him. He is well-known throughout the entire
three-campus organization not only for his hard work
and commitment, but also for his warm personality and
upbeat manner. Gene is a true ambassador.
MIKE NOVAK
MEMORABLE EVENTS
Board Leadership
Award
As the current
C h a i r o f
Morningside
Ministries Board
of Directors
and a member
of the Board
since 2005,
Mike Novak
has made a significant contribution
ensuring that the organization
remains on a sound financial and
management foundation well
into this century. Specifically, Mr.
Novak had a leadership role in two
important organizational initiatives.
The first is the development and
implementation of a strategic plan.
The second initiative is a major
fundraising campaign in which he
helped raise a significant amount
of charitable contributions from
individuals, corporations, and
foundations. Mike Novak is the
founder and CEO of a construction
management and energy solutions
firm, industries in which he has more
than 30 years experience.
In addition to these great
accomplishments, Mr. Novak has
a long record of public service
in the community that includes
serving as a member of the County
Commissioners Court, Chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce, and
Chairman of the Board of the local
public television station. Indeed, Mr.
Novak’s public service has left an
indelible mark on the economic
future of the San Antonio metro
area. His extensive commitment
of time and talent to Morningside
Ministries will have a lasting impact
on the lives of many older adults
in the San Antonio community for
many decades to come.
LeadingAge Texas 2012 Awards Program
www.LeadingAgeTexas.org
Cowboy Breakfast
at The Meadows
Our residents love the annual
Cowboy Breakfast at The
Meadows. We serve the kind of
breakfast that “real cowboys”
only dream about...smoked
sausage and eggs, biscuits a
mile high and stacked pancakes
ready for your favorite maple
syrup. Live country music sets
the mood for “toe tapping”
and line dancing, while families,
friends, and staff laugh and tell
stories. Be sure to saddle up
and come to our next Cowboy
Breakfast in February 2013!
2012 Senior Games
Walk A Success!
Thank you to everyone who
participated in the Texas State
Senior Games 2012. Our Meadows
resident, Rev. Harris Shinn, carried
the ceremonial torch commencing
the Games at Brackenridge Park
in San Antonio.
“Congratulations on a very
professionally executed Senior
Games. This was a very positive
first experience for me. From
my vantage point, everything
was very well planned and
executed. Your volunteers and
staff deserve a bonus for being
so very friendly and helpful.
They were outstanding.”
~ George Moore
Senior Games participant
Spirit of ‘45
A special ‘Thank You’ goes
out to VITAS for making it
possible for the “Times Square
Kiss” statue to make a stop at
Morningside Ministries at The
Manor during its nationwide
tour. Our residents, many of
whom were WWII Veterans
and Spouses of Veterans, were
truly moved by this prestigous
event.
The replica is a six-foot version
of the twenty-foot sculpture in
San Diego Harbor. It is now the
symbol for Spirit of ’45 Day, a
national day of remembrance
honoring the men and
women of America’s ‘Greatest
Generation’ each year on the
second Sunday in August.
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MEMORABLE EVENTS
Fiesta at Chandler
Estate
Classic Car Show
at The Meadows
Great food, great fun and great
entertainment was had by all at
the Annual Fiesta Celebration
at Chandler Estate. With the
Honorable Rey Feo at hand
and the Fiesta King, our residents
enjoyed a “mini’ set-up of the
downtown flavor of Fiesta in
San Antonio. We were so glad
the weather held out! Let’s do
it again next year!
On June 16, 2012, Morningside
Ministries at the Meadows had
the pleasure of hosting the 8th
Annual “Classic Car Show.”
In collaboration with the San
Antonio Classic Thunderbird
Club, classic cars were viewed
by residents and visitors from
the community in San Antonio.
This year twelve classic Ford
Thunderbirds made in 1955,
1956, and 1957 were on display.
The cars were unique, highly
polished and perfect. Also
featured was a Ford Model
A and a Dodge Viper. Our
residents always look forward
to this show because for a few
short hours it takes them back
in time to reminisce, “Those
were the days.”
Fiesta at The
Meadows
With a loud grito, Spanish
for a celebratory shout, the
annual Fiesta celebration at
The Meadows was off to a
roaring start. In addition to
the fiesta decorations and
music, our residents enjoyed an
international twist on Mexican
food and beverages. Dancing
and merriment rounded out
the festivities.
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Volunteering at
St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church
Hats off to our Morningside
Ministries’ residents and staff
for taking time out of their
busy schedules to volunteer
at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
during Lent. From welcoming
guests and serving meals, to
cleaning and prepping for
the next guest, Morningside
Ministries’ volunteers gave their
all to support this extremely
worthy cause.
“This prestigious opportunity to
be a part of a worthy cause
with The Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas truly emcompasses
our mission statement, “Caring
For Those Who Cared For Us.”
~Alvin Loewenberg
Rey Feo LXIV Visits
Richard Ojeda, San Antonio
Fiesta Rey Feo LXIV, visited
Morningside
Ministries’
communities to spread the
Fiesta spirit. Rey Feo Ojeda and
his Court joyfully met residents
at The Meadows, The ManorKaulbach, The Manor Healthcare
and Chandler Estate. All residents received Fiesta medals and
those with birthdays received Fiesta medals exclusive to Rey
Feo Ojeda’s Court! Everyone had a great time sharing good
food, laughter and that Morningside Spirit!
ALVIN LOEWENBERG
Biography
Delta State University and a
Master of Divinity Degree from
Emory University.
LeadingAge
As a past Chair of LeadingAge
Texas, Mr. Loewenberg was
presented with the LeadingAge
Texas “Award of Honor.” This
highest award presented
by LeadingAge recognizes
individuals for their distinctive
leadership, support, integrity
and involvement at state and
national levels in promoting
the welfare of older adults. He
As the President of Morningside
has also been the recipient of
Ministries, Alvin Loewenberg is
the organization’s “Award of
responsible for the administration
Merit” and represents Texas in
and management of the
the Public Policy Forum at the
650-employee organization
national level of LeadingAge. A
that serves over 800 older adults
premier association promoting
daily. He provides leadership
research and services for seniors,
and guidance for the company
LeadingAge is comprised
and staff advancing its mission
of six thousand not-for-profit
and purpose to provide a
organizations in the United States
caring community for older
and hundreds of businesses
adults.
and aging service organizations
in 30 countries world-wide.
Recently, Mr. Loewenberg
was elected to the Board of
Directors of LeadingAge for a
During his 21-year tenure at three year term. This important
Morningside Ministries, Mr. appointment is a testament to
Loewenberg has led the his constant advocacy and
organization through enormous devotion to seniors on matters
growth and change, including concerning their life, health
the development of a state- and welfare.
of-the-art continuing care
retirement community in Mr. Loewenberg serves on the
Boerne, the development of Board of ARTS San Antonio and
the Elizabeth McGown Training the North San Antonio Chamber
Institute in San Antonio and of Commerce. He also served
The Georgie Briscoe Resource six years on the Board of Alamo
Center in Uvalde. He is currently Work Source, a regional funding
leading the organization through organization for the Texas
a long-term, strategic planning Workforce Commission. In May
process. Mr. Loewenberg earned of 2006 he was named Health
a Bachelor of Science Degree Care Hero for Administrative
in Mathematics from Millsaps Excellence by the San Antonio
College, an M.B.A. Degree from Business Journal.
21 Years
of Service
B2B Meeting at The Meadows
Speaker
Mr. Loewenberg has spoken
at community forums and at
state and national meetings on
a number of topics including
“Dealing with Change,” “The
Challenges and Opportunities
of an Aging Society” and
“Leadership.” He is one of a
small group of leaders from
around the country who worked
on what became known as THE
CLASS ACT and is a part of the
Health Care Reform Legislation
passed by Congress.
Family
Mr. Loewenberg’s greatest joy
is his four adult children.
Volunteering at
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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THE MANOR
and Jefferson
Area Community
Outreach for Older
Adults to provide
continuous learning
opportunities as
well as community
a s s i s t a n c e
programs. The
Manor renovated a
large space on the first floor of our nursing facility
to meet the needs of these two organizations
and the members of the community they
serve. A rehabilitation department staffed by
professionals allows many of our residents to
reach their highest functional levels and return
to their homes. These renovations and additional
services have made a great impact on the
Morningside Ministries at The Manor has community.
been serving the needs of older adults in the
Yes, The Manor
San Antonio community for over 50 years.
has changed in so
But have you been to The Manor recently?
many ways, but our
If you haven’t, you may be surprised. Major
core values and our
renovations have been made that have
mission, “Caring For
changed the atmosphere completely. Gone
Those Who Cared
are the white walls, bright lights, and tile floors.
For Us” will never
In their place are soft colors of paint and wall
change.
coverings, wood plank and carpeted flooring,
and lighting from lamps and sconces. Due to
demand there are newly renovated private
and semi-private rooms with plenty of space
for family and visitors.
Improvements
Abound!
upcoming eventS
The Manor-Kaulbach
Morningside Ministries at The Manor-Kaulbach
Assisted Living Community just received a major
update with fresh paint and new flooring in the
corridors and common
areas. There is also the
addition of new, larger
assisted living rooms
and suites that are now
available.
At the begining of
this year, Morningside
Ministries at The Manor
collaborated with
Oasis of San Antonio
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Special Free Events!
• Wednesday, September 12, 3:00 pm
Healthcare Professionals Pizza & Pizzaz
• Saturday, September 29, 1:00 pm
“How to Avoid Identity Theft”
Presented by Attorney Kathy Elder
• Monday, October 15, 4:00 pm
“I Love My Kids, But I Don’t Want to
Live With Them”
Presented by Attorney Carol Bertsch
CHANDLER ESTATE
WELCOME!
Lynnette aguilar
Since 2008, the Chandler House
Players have performed their
one-act plays with scripts in
hand, limited props, costumes
and set pieces. The Chandler
House Players hit the road
touring churches, senior retirement
communities, and recreation
facilities. Throughout the year, they
also prepare for holidays and special
themed events.
Currently, the group range in age from
65 to 94. Plays are produced throughout
the year at the Chandler Center located
at 137 W. French Place (near San Pedro
Playhouse). Shows are free of charge and
funding is through grants.
If you are interested in being part of the
Chandler House Players or would like for them
to perform at your location, please contact
The Chandler Center at (210) 737-5247.
Top Row (left to right): Derol Todd, Harold Arnold,
Karen Matson, Bill Gundry (Director), David Minnich.
Lower Row (left to right): Audrey Hill, Eva Marie Girard,
Patricia Brown, Irene Umbach, A. Kay Sinclair.
Lynnette is the
new Center
and Activities
Manager at
Chandler Estate.
Ly n n e t t e w a s
born in the Rio
Grande Valley in
McAllen, Texas
and is a native
of La Joya, Texas.
She graduated
in 2009 with a
Bachelors Degree in English minoring in History
from the University of Texas Pan American
in Edinburg, Texas. Lynnette also attained a
Masters Degree in Experimental Psychology
specializing in Behavior Analysis. She recently
passed her certification exam and became a
certified Behavior Analyst in June 2012. She was
a substitute teacher at La Joya Independent
School District in 2006 and worked as a Behavior
Therapist in 2007. Most of Lynnette’s experience
has been working with Developmental Disabilities
like Autism, but she also finds joy in working with
sensitive populations like the elderly.
Lynnette came to San Antonio for an internship
and fell in love with the city because it reminded
her of her hometown. She decided to relocate
in May 2012 and has found San Antonio to be
a beautiful, cultured city where there is a lot to
do and great people to meet.
“What I hope to bring to Chandler Estate is a
sense of rejuvenation where I can incorporate
my new ideas and attitude to an already
sound, well organized foundation. I am excited
to be a part of the Morningside Ministries team
and have found that the residents and staff
make coming to work easy because of the
warm reception I have received by this sterling
organization.”
~Lynnette Aguilar
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THE MEADOWS
Good Luck Jil!
Improving For You!
Morningside Ministries at The Meadows
is saddened to say goodbye to Jil
Utterback after 23 years of superb
service as Executive Director. You will
truly be missed.
Morningside Ministries at
The Meadows’ million-dollar
renovations have certainly
made an impression on
our residents. Along with
completely renovating
our salon and moving
our library to offer more
spacious accomodations,
new carpeting has been
installed in corridors and
select areas throughout
our building.
“I started work at Morningside Ministries on May 2nd,
1989---my birthday! I have had a birthday gift that
kept giving for 23 years. How lucky is that? I’ve seen
many changes, much growth, have met hundreds
of residents and family members and have enjoyed
working with so many wonderful employee team
members. My life has been enriched forever with
memories to last a Iifetime; some funny, some happy,
some sad, some heartwarming, but most of all the
memories of smiling resident faces and the stories
they have shared over the years. That is a true gift!”
~Jil L. Utterback
From new carpeting to
new spaces, fresh paint to
new decor, Morningside
Ministries at The Meadows
has completed our
renovations.
We would like to thank
everyone for putting
up with the dust,
the hammering,
and the drilling.
We did this
for you, our
residents.
Upcoming Events
Special Free Events!
“Just as Jil is unique, we needed
something that symbolized
Jil’s qualities. Well....how about
planting a tree in her honor?
Yeah!...”
~ excerpt from Memo from the
Redhatters and Friends, June 5, 2012
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• Wednesday, September 12, 2:00 pm
CSA presents “I.D. Theft”
• Thursday, October 18, 3:00 pm
Oktoberfest!
MENGER SPRINGS
Suzanne
Huber
Suzanne is honored
to be a part of the
LeadingAge Leadership
Academy Class of 2012.
As the only Texan in the
Leadership Academy,
Suzanne continues to strive to support the
work and efforts of Morningside Ministries and
LeadingAge on behalf of seniors everywhere.
As Executive Director of Morningside Ministries
at Menger Springs, Suzanne directs and
coordinates all functions of the independent
living apartments and cottages, assisted living
and skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on this
34 acre campus. Her responsibilities also include
hiring and developing staff, ensuring a sound
financial position, managing the appropriate
safety and care of all residents, policies, planning
and procedures for Menger Springs.
Suzanne received her Psychology Degree from
Texas Lutheran College and received her Master
of Arts Degree in Sociology from Southwest Texas
State University (now Texas State University).
Suzanne became licensed in nursing home
administration in December 2004.
Menger
House
The Happy Hookers
meet at Morningside
Ministries at Menger
Springs every
Tuesday. This group of senior ladies volunteer
their time and talents crocheting and knitting
blankets for New Century Hospice patients.
These blankets aren’t just any blankets; they
are given to people who are living out their
last moments here on earth, so they have a
very special meaning. Their hard work and
dedication provide those individuals with
small gifts of comfort and compassion. We’re
so proud of what they do and delighted to
share our conference room with such a great
group of ladies!
Menger
House
Menger residents stay in
good shape with the help
of Trainer Annita Edgar at
the Wiseman Wellness
Center. She is shown here
coaching resident Autry
Been on the treadmill.
The new Wellness Center
has been “the place to see and be seen”
on campus since the dedication earlier this
Spring. Annita teaches four classes a week in
the Center as well as water aerobics in our
indoor pool.
Cibolo
House
Spending a little time with
the garden boxes is a great
way to enjoy the outdoors
too. Our residents love
tending their flower and
herb gardens with great
results!
The spring and summer
seasons are a great time
for everyone to enjoy the
outdoors, and our residents are no different! For
some of our ladies, this was their first “fishing trip.”
Kendall
House
National Older American
Week was celebrated with
a “Cruise.” We set sail on
Monday with a banana split
bon voyage as we “split”
town. Our first port of call
was Hawaii. We enjoyed
fresh fruit kabobs and hulahooping. Our Day 3 stop
was Mexico with Mariachis,
margaritas, and Mexican
food. Our next stop was
France where we indulged ourselves with “French
pastries” and beautiful pictures of the Eifel Tower.
Day 5 was Italy! After a gondola ride we shared
pizza with residents, staff and family members.
We ended with some of our very own residents
exhibiting their “pizza tossing” skills.
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Recent Contributions
Covenant Fund
Rev. and Mrs. Dan G. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ash
Col. and Mrs. Harold Batiste
Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Battaglia
Ms. Ione Blanks
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Boston
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Creasy
Mrs. Bond Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Dew
Mr. Forrest W. Dunham
Estate of Maxine May Dwyer
Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins
First Presbyterian Church
Ms. Charlotte Forgy
Drs. Jane and Terrance Fried
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
Mrs. Margaret H. Grimm
Ms. Jonora H. Hahn
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Harbert
Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Harris
Mrs. Audrey M. Hill
Col. and Mrs. Vane Hugo
Ms. Nancy D. Kalter
Mr. Robert Kesl
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. LaCava
Ms. Shirley M. Lawrence
Mrs. Mary Jane K. Lewis
The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Gary Lillibridge
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mrs. Robert G. Lovell
Luella Pliefke Memorial Endowment Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Lutz III
Mrs. Alice B. Magavern
Maida Davis Turtle Charitable Trust
The Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Gerald N.
McAllister
Mrs. Courtenay W. McAlpin, Sr.
Ona Winters Burns and Mary
Agnes Burns Living Trust
Rev. David C. Paul
Col. and Mrs. David H. Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Vladmir S. Quirante
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Richmond
Col. (Ret.) Walton A. Rutledge
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Scheitle, Jr.
Rev. Daniel F. Schorlemer
Mrs. Heidi Schulz
Mr. Gaston F. Shipman
Dr. Milton Smith & Dr. Martha Smith
Mr. Fred M. Stokes
Ms. Corinne L. Strong
Mr. Johnny Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Leon E. Travis, III
The Rev. Timothy & Elizabeth
Turner
Mrs. Irene J. Umbach
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Utterback
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Venson
Ms. Anne Wainio
Mrs. Anna L. Watts
Mr. Paul Wilm
Ms. Barbara K. Wilson
Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wiseman
Mrs. Anna L. Wood
Woodlawn Christian Church
Mrs. Ruth V. Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Woolley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Wright
Rev. and Mrs. Louis H. Zbinden
Chandler Campus
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply
Chandler House Players
Ms. Elizabeth G. Biggers
Genevieve and Ward Orsinger
Foundation
Mr. James Seale
University United Methodist
Church
Direct Charity Assistance
Msgt. William R. Bartee (Ret.)
Dr. Harold Brannan
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
Ms. Rebecca Dominguez
The Honorable and Mrs. Patrick
Heath
Mr. and Mrs. Colin Jones
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Marquardt
Bishop and Mrs. Joel N. Martinez
Mr. Floyd McGown
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Roalson
Ms. Jill D. Schafer
Mr. Robert L. Scharff
Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Scharff
Manor Fund
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply
Mr. John D. Hurst
Temple Beth-El Sisterhood
Manor Chapel Renovation
Auxiliary of Morningside Manor
Meadows Fund
Troubadour Aid Foundation, Inc.
Menger Springs
Wellness Center
Ed M. Wiseman and Blanche
Rogers Wiseman Trust
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Alamo Heights United Methodist
Church
Baptist Health Foundation of
San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
Ms. Kelly M. Cross
Mrs. Bond Davis
Ms. Kathy C. Elder, PLLC
First Presbyterian Church of
San Antonio
Golden Manor Jewish
Senior Services
Ms. Jane M. Grovijahn, Ph.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Housman
Mr. Shawn P. Hughes, Attorney
at Law
Mr. Robert Kesl
Ms. Joyce A. Lee
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Anne L. McClanahan
McCombs Foundation
The Medical Team, Inc.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas
Myra Stafford Pryor
Charitable Trust
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Parker
Mr. Jack Rodgers
Saint Susie Charitable Foundation
The Scott Petty Foundation
through may 2012
Semmes Foundation, Inc.
Shield-Ayers Foundation
The Law Office of Lisa C. Smith
Mrs. Nancy D. Thompson
University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio
University United Methodist
Church
USAA Foundation
Mrs. Maria L. Wellisch
Mr. and Mrs. David B. West
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yates
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of
South Texas
Mrs. Naomi H. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
Ms. Ruth T. Childers
Dr. Gillian E. Cook
Bishop and Mrs. James E. Dorff
Mr. Elmo L. Fischer
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Gosnell, Jr.
Gustafson Family Fund
Hannah Foundation
Dr. Marilyn S. Harrington and Mr.
Michael Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Houston Harte
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hogan
Mr. Derrick Howard
Mr. John D. Hurst
Ms. Erika J. Ivanyi
Mr. Danny Jackson
LTG and Mrs. Tom Jaco, USA Ret.
Jefferson Bank
John Herman Hasenbeck
Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr
The Rev. Dr. John Lewis and Mrs.
Patricia G. Bridwell
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar V.
Leyendecker
Mr. Alvin Loewenberg
Louise L. Morrison Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Marquardt
The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N.
McAllister
McCombs Foundation
Mr. Frederic W. Morton
Ms. Donna S. Munt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Novak
Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Parker
Mr. Edward P. Pendleton
PepsiCo Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Presley
Mr. Matthew W. Pribble
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Price
The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. David Reed
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Roalson
Mr. and Mrs. W. Forrest Robertson
Rev. and Mrs. Carl Rohlfs
Mr. & Mrs. J. Maitland Rutledge, Sr.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Mr. Joseph K. Scheitle, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sears
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Telfer
Texas Capital Bank
University United Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wallis
Dr. and Mrs. David Way
Mrs. Ann D. Wells
Mr. and Mrs. David B. West
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Whitsett, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Witten
Mrs. Barbara B. Wood
Unrestricted Gifts
Gifts of Goods and Services
Resident Festivals at
Chandler and Manor
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply
American West Laundry
Distributors, Inc.
Automatic Elevator, Inc.
CIMA Hospice
Home Instead Senior Care
Ingram Roofing & Construction
K-Med, Inc.
Laurel Heights Pharmacy
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Skelton Enterprises, Inc.
Shockriner Co., Inc.
Sunshine Distributors Inc.
Water Consultants of Texas
Robert Whitt Fund for
Home Care
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
Special Projects
Mrs. Phyllis A. Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Balthrope
Mr. Duke Bannister
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Barr
Mrs. Melva Nicholson Brannen
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Brown
Capital Group Companies
Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Eager
Mrs. Sue B. Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Merton B. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Colin Jones
Mrs. Dorothy Jane Leer
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin M. Russo
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Mrs. Jane G. Shackelford
Mrs. Dixie Wilson
Women of St. Luke’s Episcopal
Church
Strategic Planning and
Repositioning Project
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply
Mr. and Mrs. Clif Anderson
Armstrong Family Charitable
Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Dan C. Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Balthrope
Mr. Duke Bannister
Col. and Mrs. Harold Batiste
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Biggs
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bingham
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Boyd
Dr. Harold Brannan
Ms. Bernice Turquette Frigyesi
Handling With Care
Ingram Roofing and Construction
Mr. and Mrs. Merton B. Johnson
Oaks North Animal Hospital
Ms. Judy Paddock
Ms. Nita E. Perdue
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schiotis
The Ranch FM 92.3 KRNH
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Vanderventer
Ms. Georgia Williams
Wortham Insurance and Risk
Management
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Recent Contributions
Gifts In Honor
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Amato
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Ames
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dan C. Arnold
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Austin
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of Mrs. Kathy Belk-Cook
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benninger
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. Glenn Biggs
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Housman
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Bristol
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mrs. Stella M. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ash
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Brusenhan
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cadwallader
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mr. Lon Cartwright
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Drew Cauthorn
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of Mrs. Betty M. Cavender
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mrs. T. A. Christian
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Calvert
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Richard O. Creamer
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Ms. Brandy Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Raney
In Honor of Mr. Olive F. Davis
Rev. and Mrs. Louis H. Zbinden
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of John and Elouise Fluth
Mr. A. J. Lewis
In Honor of Mrs. Ida Founteno
Mr. and Ms. Cliff Crouch
In Honor of Rev. Dr. Barbara R. Galloway
Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins
In Honor of Col. and Mrs. Allen Gaston
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. Lukin Gilliland
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gorman
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gorman
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Greehey
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Don Haley
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
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through may 2012
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Haley
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Hamner, III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mrs. Ruth Joy Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Blackerby
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neville Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mrs. Leo Hearn
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hellums
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hendry
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Holt
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Hrdlicka
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Allen Hughes, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mrs. Katherine G. Jenkins
Ms. Herminia L. Rodriguez
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kleberg, III
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kleberg
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Dr. Donald Krause
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Latimer
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mrs. Mary Jane Froehner
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Martin
Mrs. Arthur M. Rothschild
Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. “Red” McCombs
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert R. Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. John T. Montford
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Morningside Ministries Staff
Mrs. Terence W. Touhey
Mr. and Mrs. David B. West
In Honor of Ms. Sarah Morris
Ms. Susan Morris
In Honor of Mrs. Mildred Munt
Ms. Donna S. Munt
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Musgrave
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nau
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Northington
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. Michael Novak
McCombs Foundation
In Honor of Mrs. Mary Anne C. Parker
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Parker
Ms. Julia Eyer
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Pickard
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. Raney
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
Mr. Derol Todd
In Honor of Mr. Rudolph V. Rodriguez
Ms. Elena T. Rodriguez
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Schmidt
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Shinn
Mr. D. Truett Edwards
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Honor of Rev. Dennis Smith
Mr. Clark Davis
In Honor of Mrs. Dan Sullivan, IV
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. P. Harry Swearingen
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Townsend
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mrs. Lorene Travis
Mrs. Lois Ann Thomas
In Honor of Ms. Elizabeth S. Trevino
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Honor of Ms. Virginia Valenzuela
Ms. Jane M. Grovijahn, Ph.D.
In Honor of Mrs. Mary C. Walden
Gunn Family Foundation
In Honor of Mrs. Caroline Weston
Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan
In Honor of Mrs. Robert V. West
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Whitacre
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wikert
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Willome
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
In Honor of Mr. Gary Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bartell Zachry
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Ziegler
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Cavender
In Honor of Mrs. Marion Zoch
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Johnson
Gifts In Memory
In Memory of Angelina S. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Miele
In Memory of Margaret Cage Adams
Dr. and Mrs. Dwight C. Hageman
In Memory of Louise S. Alford
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Ruth W. Algeo
Mr. Dean J. Algeo
In Memory of Mabel Alvin
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Blattner
Recent Contributions
In Memory of Hazel Anderson
Ms. Edwinna A. Skipper
In Memory of Lindsay and Ruth Andrews
Ms. Linda F. McDuff and Mr. James B. McDuff
In Memory of Casey Jones Atherton
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart L. Armstrong
Mr. Coleman Greene
Ms. Lisa Soeder
In Memory of Joan Leary Aycock
Ms. Meriel Mould
In Memory of Etta Baker
Mr. and Mrs. David G. King
In Memory of Readean Barton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Alice Batz
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Egger
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Egger
In Memory of John Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dooley
In Memory of Sue Beck
Mrs. Marcia G. Alley
In Memory of Karl S. Bergstresser
Drs. Paul and Rebecca Bergstresser
Mr. and Mrs. Reyes Ramos
In Memory of Frances and Otis Bigelow
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bigelow
In Memory of Frank Brady
Mr. and Mrs. Jim M. Harrison
In Memory of Herbert L. Brewer
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Ursula Brown
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Betty Lou Bryant
Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Phillips
In Memory of E. Janie Bump
Mrs. Lois Ann Thomas
In Memory of Dorytha Buster
Mr. John D. Hurst
In Memory of Carline Butler
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Zora Carnes
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Carnes
In Memory of Marquerite Carver
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hollje
In Memory of Vivian Brown Case
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
In Memory of Susan Chacon
Mrs. Marilyn Church
Mrs. Janis Jarosek
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
In Memory of Martha Chapman
Mr. Harold Hull Arnold
In Memory of Charlotte Cheney
Ms. Sylvia Montes
In Memory of Muriel Ciphery
Mr. and Mrs. Zygmund Pruski
In Memory of James L. Cobb
Ms. Meriel Mould
In Memory of Grace Carroll Cochran
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
In Memory of Eunice Connell
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Blackerby
In Memory of Catherine Copeland
A. J. Monier
Ms. Lynette Allen
through may 2012
Ms. Debbie Dial
Bishop and Mrs. James E. Dorff
Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins
Mrs. Sylvia Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Gus W. Hahn
Mr. Don Hainlen
Mr. and Mrs. E. Kent Kimbell
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Nancy H. Moss
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Raney
Mr. Eugene Reed
Mrs. Doris Rohlfs
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Seibert
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Stutts
In Memory of Jose Coronado
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Santos Cortinas
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Anna Grace Cram Barton, East
and Caldwell
Mr. Robert Espinosa
In Memory of Clara Dannelly
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Olga de la Zerda
Mr. Harold Hull Arnold
In Memory of Judd Degroat
Ms. Frances A. Nick
In Memory of Mario D’Errico
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Boston
In Memory of Jeanne Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. Doyle T. Creel
Mr. Paul J. Fitzgerald CPA
Mr. and Mrs. R. Lynn Hunt
Pat and Sam Lasich
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Malinda L. Morgan & Mr. Javier Smilovici
Col. and Mrs. John E. Murray
Raba-Kistner
The RK Group
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Mr. John Turner
In Memory of Stella Doman
Mr. Gerald K. Doman
In Memory of Sybil Dostaler
Ms. Patricia Andrade
Mrs. Milton K. Dare
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
In Memory of Pearl E. Ducote
Mrs. Barbara Ducote Krause
In Memory of Lillian Dufner
Dufner Revocable Trust
In Memory of La Vera Dulany
Mrs. Mary N. Nicholas
In Memory of Dorothy Belle Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Fothergill
In Memory of Norma S. DuRant
Drs. Jane and Terrance Fried
In Memory of Lois R. Evans
Ms. Ellen R. Connelly
In Memory of Aida Falcon
Mr. Miguel P. Falcon
In Memory of Glory Felder
Ms. Patricia F. Lahtinen
In Memory of Rowan E. Fisher
Mrs. Marie Fowler Fisher
In Memory of Helen Frances Huff Flores
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Helen Flynn
Ms. Carol Machacek
In Memory of Josephine Forman
Ms. Corinne L. Strong
In Memory of Charles E. Foster
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Calgaard
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Mary Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Patty Gaskins
Auxiliary of Morningside Manor
Ms. Pam Cardenas
Mr. David E. Gaskins
Ms. Lawrie W. Kimbrough
Mr. and Mrs. Weir Labatt III
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. and Mrs. L. Dean Mitchell
Mr. Phil Norman
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Simmons
In Memory of Louise Gentry
Ms. Bertha B. Brown
In Memory of Baugh H. George
Ms. Dorothy Kauffman
In Memory of Anne Gleiser
Mrs. Marcia G. Alley
In Memory of Kenneth Glisczinski
Msgt. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Glisczinski Ret. USAF
In Memory of Verda Godding
Mrs. Marcia G. Alley
In Memory of Catherine Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce S. Backer
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barokas
Ms. Rosalinda Cano
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cervantes
Ms. Katherine Dull
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Edelstein
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Azaria Rousso
Mrs. Cynthia Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanchez
TSGT and Mrs. Steve Tabhan
In Memory of Harold C. Gosnell
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Gosnell, Jr.
In Memory of U. S. Grant
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Ruth Joy Hansen
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Blackerby
Mr. Dennis Colvin
Ms. Thelma L. Duecker
Mrs. and Mr. Loyd Hollis
Ms. Wanda K. Poppell
Ms. Olga Watson
In Memory of Clifford Hare
Mrs. Lela G. Shafer
In Memory of Ruth M. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Blackerby
In Memory of Helen H. Herzog
Ms. Laura Powell and Mr. John Hartman
Ms. Leilah Powell
In Memory of Donald Hillard, MD
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
In Memory of Guisaille Holland
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curnutt
In Memory of Elizabeth Holliday
Drs. Jane and Terrance Fried
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
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Recent Contributions
In Memory of Robert C. Hommer
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Bikoff
Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Bowman
Ms. Harriet J. Kowitz
The Nunley Firm LLP
In Memory of Jack Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Carnes
In Memory of Martha Houston
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Houston
In Memory of Juanita Hubbard
Ms. Kathryn A. Long
In Memory of Alberta Huber
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Donald Hutchinson
Mr. Timothy Duduit
In Memory of Helen L. Jasik
Ms. Mary Grace Bartolomei
Mrs. Robert G. Lovell
Mrs. Betty Jo Stone
In Memory of Finis B. Jeffery
Mrs. Milton K. Dare
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
Mrs. Betty Jo Stone
In Memory of B. Arthur Johansen
Ms. Trudy Songco
In Memory of Marian J. Jones
Doris Johnston
In Memory of V. Royce Jones
Mr. Harold Hull Arnold
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of George Judson
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Gerald N. McAllister
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Simpson
In Memory of Ruby W. Kaderli
Dr. Mary A. Tokoly
In Memory of Edward C. Kaminski
Ms. Sheila Gallihugh
Holliday Interests, Inc.
Mr. Danny Jackson
In Memory of Stefania Angela Kozak Karpowicz
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Clayton Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Anderson
Ms. Colleen C. Barrett
Ms. Debra Bissell
Ms. Mary Bowling
Mrs. Cynthia Chapman
Capt. Steve Chase
Mrs. Kristine Sarine Crabtree
Dallas Business Journal
Ms. Ann Delany
Mr. John Denison
Gary and Debbie Gilmore
Edie and Mark Hagan
Scott and Sonia Halfmann
Jeff and Jenny Hamlett
Betty and Tom Hanson
Ms. Ginger Hardage
Mr. Joe Harris
Mr. Charles Huey
Ms. Laurie Hulin
Mr. Travis C. Johnson
Ms. Madeleine Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan
Mr. Herbert D. Kelleher
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Kelly
Lisa and Kurt Kern
Ms. Leah Koontz
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Mr. Daryl Krause
Mr. Jeff Lamb
Ms. Teresa Laraba
Kim Lawson
Ms. Ethel Lewis
Ms. Nancy Loeffler
Mr. Chuck Magill
Jan Marshall
Mr. Thom McDaniel
McKinsey and Company
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Montford
Mr. Jay Oros
Kevin and Emily Osborne
Ms. Lauren Peck
Ms. Nancy Pfeiffer
Ann and John Pierce
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pittman
Mr. Ron Ricks
Dave and Mary Flo Ridley
Ms. Tammy Romo
David and Sharon Russell
Ms. Linda Rutherford
Mr. Michael Ryan
Dara Schmidt
Mr. Jim Sokol
Southwest Airlines Cabin Services
Southwest Airlines Corporate Security
Mike and Cindy Van de Ven
Mr. and Mrs. Don Vanderpool
Mr. Tom VanHootegem
Mr. Greg Wells
Don and Jane Wood
In Memory of Leon Kingery
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Vickie Kingery
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Lionel Koehl
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Simpson
In Memory of Jo Ann Kuper
Ms. Frances A. Nick
In Memory of Al La Macchia
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pisano
In Memory of John Lahourcade
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Carnes
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Simpson
In Memory of Lillian LaOrange
Ms. Brenda J. LaOrange
In Memory of LaVon Laughery
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dooley
In Memory of Annie Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle H. Rosdahl
In Memory of Thomas C. LeMessurier
Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. LeMessurier
In Memory of Frank P. Lennard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Salles
In Memory of Jeanne Lennard
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Rhodes
In Memory of Mildred “Mini” Lennard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Salles
In Memory of Felix Lentz
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Lentz
In Memory of Evelyn Levey
Ms. Iris Johnson
In Memory of Marguerite Lewis
Ms. Sharon Fitzpatrick
In Memory of John W. Little
Mrs. Julie P. Little
In Memory of Winston Little
Mrs. Julie P. Little
through may 2012
In Memory of Tenne Sue Livingston
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Arnecke
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Filbin
In Memory of Porter Loring
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
Mrs. Barbara B. Christian
In Memory of Mary Lougee
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Dorothy A. Lovell
Alison R. Jones, M.D.
In Memory of James E. Lovell
Mrs. Robert G. Lovell
In Memory of Josie B. “Nannie” Love
Mrs. Betty Jo Stone
In Memory of Sarah Sanders Loewenberg
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Iva “Bess” Lowrance
Mrs. Milton K. Dare
Mrs. Diane Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Johnson
Estate of Iva “Bess” Lowrance
Mrs. Betty K. Houston Mills
In Memory of Carol Ann Jarmon Lozano
Ms. Sylvia Montes
In Memory of Marie Macha
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Graham
In Memory of Annamarie Machu
Mr. G. Fred Rohde
In Memory of Tord V. Malmquist
Mrs. Harriet E. Malmquist
In Memory of Rose “Precious” Mandel
Mr. and Ms. Jim Steidel
In Memory of Mildred Sauders Mason
Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens
In Memory of Mike McAllister
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
In Memory of Elizabeth McGown
Mrs. Bond Davis
In Memory of Dean Mead
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Monnie Megginson
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
In Memory of Gary Merritt Col. (Ret.)
Walton A. Rutledge
In Memory of Nancy Minor
Mrs. Bond Davis
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Anne L. McClanahan
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Mrs. Maria L. Wellisch
Mr. and Mrs. David B. West
In Memory of Grace M. Moody
Mr. and Mrs. William Moody
Mrs. Mary Oliva
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Oliva
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Oliva
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Scholz
In Memory of Kenneth Morrison
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Semmes
In Memory of Robert Mould
Ms. Meriel Mould
In Memory of Iretta H. Neifert
Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Spencer, Jr.
In Memory of Virginia Novak
Mr. and Mrs. David G. King
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider
Recent Contributions
In Memory of Eleanor and Bill O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Clark
In Memory of Robert Oliver
Mrs. Barbara B. Christian
In Memory of Charles G. Orsinger
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Stella Brucks Owen
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. Bohmfalk
Colonial Hills UMC
Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Schofield
Ms. Linda Weber
In Memory of Geraldine Haley Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Wallace “Sonny” and
Ninian “Florene” Parker
Mrs. Rhonda J. Dean
In Memory of Rosa Lee Parker
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Lorraine D. Paul
Mrs. Milton K. Dare
Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Roland Penshorn
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Knaupp
In Memory of Bonnie Pick
Ms. Arabia Vargas
In Memory of George Harry Pickel
Mrs. Marcia G. Alley
In Memory of Ruby Pierson
Ms. Norma Jean Wheeler
In Memory of Marshall L. Plummer
Mrs. Lenna L. Hendrix
In Memory of Hannah Polak
Mrs. Milton K. Dare
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. Goldberg
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mrs. Betty Jo Stone
In Memory of Lucy Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pope
In Memory of Maude D. Ramon
Mr. and Mrs. Jose M. Ramon
In Memory of Pauline Audre Lindholm L. Ratliff
Mrs. and Mr. William R. Ocumpaugh
Mr. and Mrs. James Ratliff Jr.
In Memory of Jake Ratner
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Mikesell
In Memory of Sarah K. Ratner
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Mikesell
In Memory of Winifred Rodriguez
Mrs. Betty K. Houston Mills
In Memory of Lupe Ruiz
Drs. Jane and Terrance Fried
In Memory of Jean W. Rutledge Col. (Ret.)
Walton A. Rutledge
In Memory of Loyd Rynning
Mr. and Mrs. Kletus W. Rood
In Memory of Clarabelle Sadler
Mrs. Margaret H. Grimm
Mrs. Lois Ann Thomas
In Memory of Karen Scharff
Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Scharff
In Memory of Ailsa T. Schiller
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Blankmeyer
Ms. Irene E. Mazoch & Mr. Frederic W. Morton, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Barclay H. Russell
Mr. and Mrs. Craig F. Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. Thorpe
In Memory of Henry F. Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneider
In Memory of Evelyn Schott
Mrs. Barbara Ducote Krause
In Memory of Allyne R. Shepperd
Mr. and Mrs. A. Wiley Blakeway
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Braden
LT GEN (Ret) and Mrs. John B. Conaway
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Herzog
Mr. Paul K. Lackey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Leslie
Ms. Judith E. Mann
Dr. and Mrs. Herman Moore
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Porter
Jonathan M. Schofield
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Weinstein
In Memory of Eugenia Shinn
Rev. Harris Shinn
In Memory of Gaston F. Shipman
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Allen
Ms. Vangie R. Berger
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Culbertson
Mrs. Helen Galloway Edkins
Ms. Emma F. Galindo
Ms. Nancy A. Harris
Ms. Vera M. Harris
Ms. Carolyn C. Heinemeyer
Mrs. Sandra Hollis
Ms. Marilyn M. Jones
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Jovita F. Lopez
Jack and Jerry Pool
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Southwest Texas Conference of the
United Methodist Church
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell V. Thomas
In Memory of Tessie C. Shirey
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ash
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Ms. Anastatia Sims
In Memory of Willard Simpson
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Simpson
In Memory of Kathryn Spenrath
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Jane Stanley
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Herman Stockert
Mrs. Ernestine C. Stockert
In Memory of A.J. and Opal Strader
Mr. and Mrs. David G. King
In Memory of Betty Sugarek
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson
In Memory of Mary R. Talley
Mrs. Margaret H. Grimm
In Memory of Renee Tatum
Col. and Mrs. Charles C. Tatum, II
In Memory of Alice Thigpen
Mrs. Lois Ann Thomas
In Memory of Avis M. Todd
Mr. Derol Todd
In Memory of Theda Cook Todd
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Raney
In Memory of Rachan Ulmer
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
In Memory of Mack Upchurch
Mr. Mack Upchurch
In Memory of Gilbert Yepes Urias
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of Robert E. Vail
Mrs. Genelda N. Vail
through may 2012
In Memory of Minerva Villarreal
Mr. and Mrs. Miles Davidson
Ms. Gloria Gonzales
Ms. Evelyn V. Nowotny
In Memory of Alton Waldin
Ms. Kay Hemme
In Memory of Lillie Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
Mr. James O. Wallace
In Memory of Blanche S. Walton
Mrs. Myrtle J. Fields
In Memory of Gary Ward
Jess Stephens
In Memory of Alma Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Belew
Ms. Diana L. Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Myers
Ms. Gloria Valdez
Mr. and Mrs. Durand C. Waters
In Memory of Sarah Forbes Wayland
Mrs. Barbara B. Christian
In Memory of W. G. West
Mrs. Bond Davis
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
In Memory of E. H. Wetzel and Euphe Wetzel
Mr. E. A. Wetzel
In Memory of Lacey Whitten
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Carnes
Claire and Homer Hollar
In Memory of Walter Wickliffe
Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Meyer
In Memory of Hazel Wilkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham
In Memory of Charles Winter
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
In Memory of Elenor Wolff
Dr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Weynand
In Memory of Sybil Woolley
Mrs. Stella M. Brown
In Memory of Joan York
Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Ayers
Mr. Charles M. Luschen
Ms. Anita Massengill
Northeast School of the Arts
Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Stone
In Memory of Paul Young
Mr. Alvin A. Loewenberg
Mr. Jack A. Rodgers
Building A Legacy of Care
When you donate to the Building A
Legacy of Care campaign, you also
recieve in return. The benefits of giving
are:
• A Legacy of Your Choice
• Tax Advantages
• Legacy Society Membership
There are several ways of giving:
• Wills and Bequests
• Cash Gifts
• Appreciated Securities
• Gifts and Properties
• Life Income Gifts
• Real Estate w/Retained Life Use
• Life Insurance
For more information, contact Jack Rodgers,
Vice President of Development, Building A
Legacy of Care Campaign at (210) 734-1050.
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MMLEARN.ORG
MARIA
WELLISCH
Distinguished
Service Award
on-site primary healthcare services.
Realizing the powerful impact that
technology has in training family
and professional caregivers, Maria
created mmLearn.org that has
developed over 200 caregiver
training videos that have had more
than 50,000 views in all 50 states
and 77 countries.
Independent of Maria’s professional
career, she has given 13 years of
service to the United Way. As a sixyear member of The University of
Texas Nurse Advisory Council, Maria
has brought attention to the need
for nurses to consider Geriatric
Nursing as a career. Maria Wellisch
has made a profound impact on
senior services and is most deserving
of the ‘Distinguished Service Award’
as a tribute to her commitment to
making a difference in the lives
of seniors and those who care for
them.
Leadership, support, and vision are
the three words that describe Maria
Wellisch. Maria has been actively
involved in serving seniors for 19
years. Her personal commitment
to aging services is exemplified
by her desire to understand all
aspects of care delivery. This
includes obtaining a Nursing Facility
Administrator License, as well as
certification as an Assisted Living
Manager.
Maria has demonstrated a
commitment to serve the front
line employee, best exemplified
with the development of a highly
successful career ladder program
for nursing assistants. In addition,
access to health services for
uninsured employees has been
her passion. She developed an
employee telemedicine program
that served 650 employees with
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“I am truly honored to receive the
‘Distinguished Service Award’ this
year. mmLearn.org was created by
Morningside Ministries to serve the
needs of healthcare professionals
and family caregivers who work
tirelessly to provide quality care to our
seniors. It is an understatement to say
that the lives of our older adults have
been enhanced by hardworking
and caring individuals. I accept this
award on behalf of all CNAs, nurses
and personnel in long-term care
who strive each and every day to
learn more so that they can provide
better service to the many who are
so deserving. I have been blessed to
work with so many others who share
my passion for serving seniors.”
~Maria Wellisch
LeadingAge Texas 2012 Awards Program
www.LeadingAgeTexas.org
Our mission is to provide online training
and education that improve the quality
of care received by older adults.
3for Easy Steps
Online Viewing
1
Go to www.mmLearn.org and
click on “FREE online videos!”
2
Enter your zip code, how many
people are watching and click
on:
3
You can now choose from our
online training videos.
Once you select a program,
a player will open.
For questions call (210) 734-1211
MMLEARN.ORG
Innovative program of the year award
in 2007 and mmLearn.org
was launched to provide
appropriate and accessible
training for caregivers.
In keeping with Morningside
Ministries’ mission of “Caring
For Those Who Cared For
Us,” The Elizabeth McGown
Training Institute was opened
mmLearn.org
A User’s Perspective
The years of uncertainty to find
much needed information and
answers about the elderly and
aging are long gone with the
advent of the internet. A recent
“gem,” my word for an online
website which I frequently visit
and now is a staple in my online
favorites is, www.mmLearn.org.
This free website provides personal
and professional caregivers tools,
products and services in an easy
to navigate online framework.
The topics offered address what
to expect when caring for the
aging and the elderly in terms of
health and life issues.
Aging is a part of living. We
often hear of people being in
the sandwich generation. This
refers to raising our children
and being the caregivers of
our parents or elderly family
members at the same time.
When we suddenly realize that
we are parenting our parents as
well as our kids, life takes on a
new focus. With this focus often
comes unexpected stress and
uncertainty as how to handle
all the responsibilities. Dealing
with the elderly and the issues
specific to their age group is
the focus of www.mmLearn.org.
This website provides articles,
webinars, videos, blogs and
online courses specifically
for personal and professional
caregivers.
When becoming a caregiver
mmLearn.org uses interactive
We b c a s t i n g a n d We b
presentation technology to
provide training and support to
healthcare professionals, family
caregivers and pastoral care
providers. Lectures, workshops,
how-to videos, conferences and
other offerings are ‘Webcast’
some people feel squeezed
between maintaining their own
life and helping to maintain
normalcy of the people who
gave them life. Many feel alone
and think they are the only ones
dealing with caregiving issues.
Running the gamut of emotions
they wonder where to turn. Once
introduced to the wide array
of topics at www.mmLearn.org
you feel supported by having
immediate access to pertinent
and relevant information about
elderly and aging issues.
A recent “gem,” my word
for an online website which I
frequently visit and now is a
staple in my online favorites is,
www.mmLearn.org.
The website www.mmLearn.org
offers what is often referred
to as Just In Time (JIT) learning
and training on a variety of
topics related to caring for the
elderly. Subject matter experts
speak to us, not at us, in ways
we can grasp. With clarity and
understanding we become
better equipped to deal with
the common challenges of the
elderly. Health issues such as
eyes, hearing, the risk of falls and
depression are just a few of the
many health concerns covered.
New and relevant resources
and topics are often added
addressing current caregiver
issues.
Whether perusing for ideas or
information to stay ahead and
learn about what to expect when
caring for the elderly, the wide
over the internet. Without any
additional software, caregivers
are able to see and hear the
instructor, view and download
presentation materials as well
as submit or ask questions of the
presenters who are professional
leaders in the field of aging.
Since 2007, mmLearn.org has
produced almost 200 videos
and provided training to over
52,000 learners.
LeadingAge Texas 2012 Awards Program
www.LeadingAgeTexas.org
array of user-friendly videos and
resources offer answers to forward
thinking questions. These free web
based resources help to minimize
the uncertainty of the unknown,
build confidence through
understanding and provide a
constant reminder that you are
not alone. Professional caregivers
also utilize www.mmLearn.org as
an ongoing resource tool to stay
current and proactive around
the issues unique to this aging
population.
I often visit www.mmLearn.org
to gain clarity and guidance
around caregiver issues. Whether
sitting at my home computer
in my bunny slippers or at the
office, I have access to this online
website that provides personal
and professional caregivers
information, insight and support
24/7.
Knowing that no one is going to
make it out of this life alive, as
caregivers to family members we
want to provide to those nearing
the end the same love and
dignity they gave to us when they
welcomed us into their lives.
I encourage you to visit
www.mmLearn.org and see for
yourself the insight shared at this
faith-based, knowledge filled
and heartfelt community all done
online. Knowing this resource exists
has been a blessing for many,
including me. Hoping you find the
same value and benefit. I invite
you to experience this “gem” at
www.mmLearn.org.
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SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS
Stay
Connected
From Your
Home
Computer
It is no secret that things move
faster than ever in today’s
world. Doesn’t it seem like
every time you turn around,
another person has some
new announcement? With
the ability to easily share
photographs, stream videos,
and respond to your friends,
social networking sites are
some of the best ways to stay
connected in today’s fastpaced environment.
FACEBOOK has singlehandedly diminished
the information gap
between friends and
family. With more than 800
million users, Facebook reigns
as the largest and most active
social media site in the industry.
Members can create personal
profiles and add others as
friends. They share messages,
upload unlimited photographs,
and post comments in a quick,
easy-to-use format. Morningside
Ministries is no exception to these
trends and can be found at:
www.facebook.com/MorningsideMinistries
Be sure to “like” our pages
so that we may provide you
continuing updates on what
is going on at Morningside
Ministries.
TWITTER is an online
“microblogging”
service that enables
you to send and read
text-based posts of up to 140
characters, known as “tweets.”
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With over 140 million active
users, it generates over 340
million tweets and over 1.6 billion
searches per day. Unregistered
users can read the tweets, while
registered users can post tweets
through the website’s interface
or a range of applications for
mobile devices.
clips, music videos, and other
short original videos. Registration
isn’t necessary because anyone
can view unlimited videos
on this site for free. However,
you must sign in (using any
Google account) to comment
on a video or subscribe to a
channel.
Twitter is the fastest to use social
media site in the business and
updates happen continuously.
You can follow Morningside
Ministries on Twitter at:
www.twitter.com/MorningsideMinistries
Channel subscription is like
subscribing to a newspaper.
After subscribing, you will be
provided with updates on
YouTube based on the business
or users you subscribe to. Stay
YOUTUBE is a video-sharing up-to-date with what’s going
website that uses on at Morningside Ministries
Adobe Flash Video by subscribing to our YouTube
and HTML5 technology channel at:
to display a wide www.youtube.com/MorningsideMinSA
variety of user-generated video
content such as film and T.V.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
religion that god
our Father accepts as pure
and faultless is this: to look
after orphans and widows
in their distress and to keep
oneself from being polluted
by the world.
James 1:27
There is a lot in our world that
takes the form of religion.
Some of it is theologically
sound but much of it is as
shaky as a newborn colt
in its first stroll. Some base
their religion on a belief
system while others on
personal inner revelation. In
the NT book of James, the
writer proclaims religion to
be more than just a set of
documents; it is about how
CHAPLAIN DENNIS SMITH
we live out what we believe.
That is why for more than fifty
years, Morningside Ministries
has been living out the faith
by “Caring For Those Who
Cared For Us.”
OASIS
SAFETY NEWS
Did You
Know?
New Location!
OASIS has a new location
at Morningside Ministries at
2201 St. Cloud Street! Classes
began in January 2012.
Drinking plenty of water and
eating healthy foods can
help prevent a serious fall.
OASIS has been part of the San Antonio community for
more than 20 years and serves more than 20,000 people
age 50 and older. Members participate in a variety of
challenging programs that enrich the mind, renew past
interests and develop new talents. Membership is free. If
you are not already a member, we invite you to join now.
Our new OASIS at Morningside phone number is
(210) 236-5954. Check out our catalog with a list of our
classes online at www.oasisnet.org.
The Center for Disease Control and
Prevention estimates that more than
half a million Americans over age
65 are hospitalized annually as the
result of unexpected falls.
Drink at least half as many ounces
of water as you weigh each day
to maintain body temperature,
transport oxygen and remove
waste. If you weigh 100 pounds,
you should drink a minimum of 50
ounces, or five full glasses a day.
Eat regular meals and snacks to
keep blood sugar steady and
avoid dizzy-headed falls.
VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY
THE JOY OF GIVING
Do you have a heart for
volunteer work?
Barbara
Winkler has a heart for
volunteer work and was
awarded the Dr. Vernon
Smith Award for 2012. This
award is presented annually
to the volunteer that best
represents the spirit of
volunteerism. Barbara and
her husband Don have
been serving as volunteers
at The Manor since 2005 with
Don currently serving as the
president of the Auxiliary. The
award-winning Auxiliary at
Morningside Ministries at The
Manor has been providing
volunteer opportunities for
over 40 years. Whether
it is spending time visiting
a resident, reading to a
resident, preparing birthday
gift bags for residents, or
spending some time in the
Morninglory Gift Shop, the
Auxiliary has opportunities
that will fit your passion for
volunteer work. Many of the
older adults we serve have
so many life lessons to share.
Become a volunteer and
enjoy the privilege of getting
to know some
amazing
seniors!
We Are
Searching
for
Volunteers
To become a volunteer,
please call (210) 731-1000.
Balance your protein and
carbohydrates
to
maintain
regenerative processes and
keep your energy steady.
Find out more about how nutrition
can prevent bone loss. A little
research about how Vitamin D,
calcium, protein and sodium
affect bone health can give you
some surprising insights...and it
may help keep you on your feet.
Be sure to visit
www.mmliving.org
then select:
to view our free video
“Hydration/Dehydration-To Drink or Not to Drink?”
Morningside Ministries
700 BABCOCK ROAD
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78201
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