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1 The Journal July 2017 Volume 21, Issue 7 Western Home Communities is a charitable Christian service organization that assertively creates fulfilling lifestyles for those we serve, their families and our employees. Inside this issue: Cottage renamed for donors 2 Event center honors donors 3 Gift list 4 Foundation luncheon 5 Time for renewal 6 Cellist to perform 7 All aboard! 8 Ready for residents 9 Important dates 10 Stress coping skills 11 Party at The Falls 11 July birthdays 12 Requested recipe 13 Anniversary employees 14 Notes of appreciation 15 Employee of the month 16 New student-in-residence The student-in-residence program is an invitation for a college student to live among residents, learn from the community and contribute to the quality of life there. This is the second year for the program at Western Home Communities. There are plenty of things about Ebony Watkins that indicate she sees life as an unfinished score awaiting her personal flair. She s the first musician in her family, she earned a student-inresidence position after her freshman year at University of Northern Iowa, she s learning to sew so she can make her own clothes, and she has the most carefree hairstyle of any woman you ll meet. She is still trying to master playing the guitar and riding a skateboard, and she s sharing her apartment with two rescue cats (Milos and Jack). That s for starters! Ebony joins Christie Moore (on the piano) to accompany a hymn sing at Stanard Family Assisted Living Chapel June 15. Ebony s curiosity extends beyond her own lifestyle; she has a keen interest in her new neighbors at Willowwood. They re quiet and I appreciate that after a year of living in a residence hall on campus. She s exploring the communication skills that will be most helpful in bridging a generation gap between 20 and 80 years of age. She said, There is communication etiquette that is understood here. I m learning that and I know it will be useful to me in life. She s attended a resident council meeting and recognizes that her new neighbors opinions are varied, they matter, and residents are not reluctant to share them. She performs in Willowwood and Stanard Family assisted living twice a week. She will expand her leadership of activities after she learns more about residents interests and knowledge of music. Ebony plans to use her music education degree to be an orchestra leader. She enjoys performing in small groups and provided leadership for several ensambles when she was a high school student. Her favorite music is popular music performed on orchestra instruments. I ve had to make some of my own arrangements for the newest music, she admits. Her motivation to share her music and to make music her career is singular and simple: Music makes people happy!

2 2 The Journal July 2017 South Cottage renamed to honor donors Without a formal name, the second nursing cottage opened by Western Home Communities in June 2015 has been known by its position on the map. Thanks to the generosity of Neal and Jeanne Thuesen, it s now know as Thuesen Cottage. A celebration marking the change was held June 2, with family, residents and guests. The idea of home is a strong one for Neal and Jeanne. When Western Home Communities first launched the concept of the cottages, Neal realized the potential for creating a home for those who needed their care and wanted to help ensure their success. Born on a Dike, Iowa, farm, Neal lived in the same home for 80 years, leaving only long enough for two years of Navy service in Japan during the Korean War. Neal and Jeanne ran a successful farm, raised their two children and were active in their church and community, supporting projects one or both felt strongly about, and often in a quiet, behind-the-scenes way. They moved to Windridge Independent Living in Over our 105 years of history as an organization, philanthropic donors have always helped us take the next step in providing innovative care to our residents, said Jerry Harris, chief operating officer of Western Home Communities. We re really pleased and grateful Neal and Jeanne wanted to be part of that tradition in our second century of service. When they decided to support the transformation of nursing care at Western Home Communities, the Thuesens never dreamed one of them might eventually enjoy the environment and style of care they helped make possible, yet Neal now finds a home in his namesake cottage. Western Home Communities thanks Neal and Jeanne for helping make possible a home for those who need it most. Neal and Jeanne Thuesen are surrounded by employees who serve the residents of Thuesen Cottage. Household coordinator Erica Rath, center, holds a plaque that will hang in the entryway of the cottage in honor of the Thuesens.

3 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 3 A gem of a room: Diamond Event Center As Jorgensen Plaza for Well-Being work makes great strides, an important space within it is also taking shape. The large multipurpose room for worship services, programs, performances, special events and even weddings now has a name. In honor of generous gifts to Western Home Foundation from Saul and Joan Diamond, the space will be called Diamond Event Center. The Diamonds were well known members of the Western Home and Cedar Falls communities and pioneer residents on Iris Drive, in one of the first villas built. Joan came to Cedar Falls from Illinois as an assistant professor and elementary librarian at Price Laboratory School in 1957 and stayed there until she retired in Saul was born in Cedar Falls, working in the family businesses, Diamond Brothers Groceries and Diamond Brothers Warehouse, as well as serving as associate professor of marketing at UNI, retiring in Saul and Joan Diamond Both Diamonds were active and philanthropic leaders in nearly every organization in Cedar Falls Western Home Development Council, Sartori Hospital, Cedar Falls Historical Society, Hearst Center for the Arts, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau, WCF Symphony, Cedar Falls Community Foundation, and the Art and Culture Board, among others. Saul died in June 2014 and Joan on January 10 of this year. Joan was initially reluctant to have such public recognition, but eventually agreed that after her death we could do so, says COO Jerry Harris. Their efforts made a significant difference in the Cedar Valley and we re pleased to honor the difference they ll continue to make at Western Home Communities by naming this important space in their honor. Diamond Event Center on June 21, 2017

4 4 The Journal July 2017 Western Home Foundation and Western Home Communities appreciate being honored through estate gifts, memorials and other donations. We list donor names each month as one way of thanking donors for their generosity. This list reflects gifts received through June 15. If you would like to make a gift or investigate estate planning and other gift opportunities, please contact Mary Taylor, director of development, at In memory of: Diane Albertson Willard & Kay Jenkins Debra Lail Jim& Kathy Madill Susan Runkle Bill & Mary Lou Snyder Peter & Rozanne Strait Michael Tofflemire Stacy Wahl Nell Wilson Betty Bartholomew Jack & Marie Gregersen Evelyn Brandt Doris Crandall Clive & Mavis Cook Sue DeBower Gene & Aurelia Harringa Gene & Laverne Puetz Verna Schofield Darlene Surface Norma Walther Thomas Doeden Veronica Cobb Scott Engen Darlene Surface Kenney Gillespie Norma Gress Denise Brown Sue DeBower Teri Gray Delmer & Mabel Heth Dennis & Joan Ingwersen Gene Lybbert Al & Cheryl Nissen Mary Reinicke Marty Harrington Jon & Kelly Bachman Larry & Shirley Cain Steven & Julia Bernard Juanita DeVoe Betty Goettsch Vern & Marcia Hansen Svend & Elin Koch George & Donna Laurie Millie Martin Bob & Rhoda Olson Steven & Linda Smith Lura Treloar Nell Wilson Arland Axe Haugen Allene Chambers Clive & Mavis Cook Doris Crandall Cleo Cross Sue DeBower Shirley Dean Juanita DeVoe Harlan Ehlert Pearl Hanson Gene & Aurelia Harringa Bev Haugen Shelton & Mary Hornback Bertie Jepsen Ron & Lucy Johnson Theresa Kindig Jane Mertesdorf Gene & Laverne Puetz Susan Runkle Darlene Surface Jean Swiggum Don & Miriam Walker Norma Walther David & Audrey Williams Glenn Holmes Margaret Klein Ruth Mennen Betty Miller Marjorie Ruth Merryman Calvin Meyer Dean & Linda Meier Bob & Rhoda Olson Bill & Mary Lou Snyder Glenda Nuebel Bob Shafer Anonymous Arlene Schilling Norma Buser Bill Sinnott Darlene Surface Jerry & Jane Slykhuis Nell Wilson Bessie Tapper Lois Hansen Vern & Marcia Hansen John & Barbara Joblinske Cy & Ramona Nelson Richard & Paula Schoof Alan Tapper Jeanne Tuve Winnie Mulvehill Marilyn Williams Evelyn Wohlwend Berwyn Wood

5 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 5 Mary Wood Nell Wilson Marlys Zuck Brian & Vicki Stockwell In honor of Anonymous Uyntha Duncan Chapel Gifts Anonymous Mervin Andersen Marlys Badger Margaret Bettis Ken & Deloris Bixby Lorna Blohn Tim & Kris Boettger Deane & Connie Bradfield Don Brown Donna Brown Larry & Shirley Cain Allene Chambers Jo Chandler Nona Christopher Louis & Joyce Cutshall Lois Diemer Bob & Norma Emmert Bev Fish Paul & Mary Foote Stan & Ginnie Garrison Anne Geadelmann Dave & Cindy Glasener Bob & Donna Grosse Helen Hannan Alice Hansen Gene & Aurelia Harringa Ruby Hockey Ken & Jean Hoer Bertie Jepsen Mike & BJ Jessen Jim & Phyllis Jorgensen Lela Kabele Theresa Kindig Shirley Klemmensen Jeane Knapp Karl & EthelAnn Koch Donald Krull Emogene Marty Garry & Christie Moore Bev Murphy Dode Nieman Leo & Joan Ogden Gary & Vicki Owens Angela Rampton Donnita Reed Verna Schofield Terry & Janet Simcox Dolores Steege Phyllis Swanson Ginny Terfehn Rodney & Ruth Tomson Bob & Dee Way Berdella Wehrmacher Nell Wilson Good Samaritan Fund Alter Metal Recycling Scholarship Fund Nell Wilson Other Gifts Anonymous Community Electric Dave and Cindy Glasener Jerry and JoAnn Kramer Annual Foundation luncheon celebrates philanthropy on June 2 Beauitful fresh flowers graced each table. Chief Operating Officer Jerry Harris and Development Director Mary Taylor thank donors for their generosity. The luncheon featured beef medallions and this decadent dessert. Chief Innovation Officer Sonya Thrall visits with Shelton and Mary Hornback.

6 6 The Journal July 2017 Chaplain s Corner: Vacation is our time for renewal and reflection by Garry Moore As you are reading this journal, my wife and I are in northern Minnesota on vacation! We started going to Island View Resort 27 years ago. When I think about those years, my mind reflects on two realities of our heavenly Father: His greatness and His goodness. It has always amazed me how many stars you can see when you are away from all the lights of the city. There are times when I look up at night, while in northern Minnesota, and think of Isaiah 40:25, 26; To whom then will you liken Me, or to whom shall I be equal? says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high, and see Who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power; not one is missing. Aren t these amazing thoughts? God can name and number the stars! Psalm 147:4, 5 tells us the same thing: He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. The Psalmist and Isaiah agree that God can name and number the stars. Then in verse three we read, He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. The God who is in control of the heavenly host is also the God who is concerned for the heavy heart isn t that comforting? My mind will often think of a prayer children used to say, God is great, God is good. Let s think about that goodness. I try to pray Psalm 27:13 almost every day, I would have lost heart, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. We can see so much of God s goodness if we will just focus on it as David did in Psalm 23:6, Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. Why should we take the time to think about God s goodness? In Romans 2:4, Paul tells us, do you despise the riches of His goodness not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? The greatest demonstration of God s goodness toward us is when He sent His Son to die for our sins. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. I hope you will want to hear of some of the great and good things that God did for us while we were on vacation just ask us we would love to talk about it! Please join us for Sunday worship 9 a.m. Downtown Chapel 11 a.m. FreshWind Worship at Windcove July 2 Don Sauser communion July 2 Don Sauser communion July 9 Tim Boettger July 9 Tim Boettger July 16 Garry Moore July 16 Tim Boettger July 23 Tim Boettger July 23 Tim Boettger July 30 Garry Moore July 30 Patrick Jones

7 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 7 Chamber music festival cellist to perform two concerts at Western Home Communities David Bjella, professor of cello at Stetson University in Florida, will perform two free concerts at Western Home Communities as part of the Cedar Valley Chamber Music celebration and community outreach. Tuesday, July 18, 10 a.m., at Stanard Family Assisted Living Chapel Friday, July 21, 10 a.m., at Windhaven David Bjella has the heart and finesse to bring out the feeling in each burst of melody to make the extroverted ones surge and swell, and to make the quiet ones seem to just float from the cello. Orlando Sentinel A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, cellist David Bjella has a multi-faceted career as a teacher, chamber musician, orchestral player and soloist. The theme of the 2017 chamber music concert series is Shall we Dance and explores the tie between music and movement. Other Cedar Valley Chamber Music performances: Dancing Czech to Czech Sunday, July 16, 3 p.m. Cedar Falls Women s Club, 304 Clay Street, Cedar Falls Dancing with the Tsars Wednesday, July 19, 7 p.m. The Grout Museum Veterans Lobby, 503 South Street, Waterloo Dirty Dancing Sunday, July 23, 3 p.m. GBPAC Grand Lobby, UNI campus, Cedar Falls Details and tickets:

8 8 The Journal July 2017 All aboard! Windermere and Windcove collaborated on a day trip to central Iowa on June 9, including a stop for lunch at Hickory Park in Ames and a 90-minute excursion on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad. Donnita Reed flashes her ticket through the train window. An interior view of the double-decker train car. A view of the scenic valley. Chuck and Claudia Koch (foreground) and Mogens and Martha Christensen enjoy the ride. Clair and Florine Rowe take in the scenery from upper deck seats. What to choose at Hickory Park? Breakfast, lunch or...

9 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 9 Prairie Wind move-ins underway After a flurry of inspections and finish work, the first residents of Prairie Wind began moving into their new homes June 28. About a dozen are anticipated to make their move by mid-july. The official opening date is not until August 1, but several residents who had already sold homes and had closing dates were able to be accommodated since all life safety features were installed and approved: elevators, sprinklers and concrete driveways. Fewer than 20 apartments remained available by late June. Anyone interested in living at Prairie Wind should call Maria Murphy at for a personal tour. A first floor residence awaits its owner. This floor features deep yellow paint, which highlights the rich wood tones. A third-floor library/lounge offers residents a large balcony space to enjoy, as well. All that's left for this kitchen is a good cleaning before residents move in! The GE appliances are in slate, a matte finish that doesn't show fingerprints. The breakfast nook cabinetry was being installed as this photo was taken, and light fixtures were in place. This third-floor hallway reflects light from the end-of-hallway window.

10 10 The Journal July 2017 Mark your calendars to save these dates 43rd Annual Friends Breakfast Saturday, September 16, 7-10 a.m. Windridge Ticket information coming in August Journal. July Friends Program Cedar Falls Authors Festival Wednesday, July 19 10:30 a.m. Windcove Dining Room Cedar Falls has been a rich seedbed for authors from pioneer times to the present. The authors festival celebrates our five nationally-known best-selling authors Bess Streeter Aldrich, Ruth Suckow, James Hearst, Nancy Price, and Robert Waller and many other Cedar Falls authors past and present. Learn how the festival evolved over coffee discussions to a program of 25+ events over the course of a full year. Western Home residents and members of the steering committee Cherie Dargan and Rosemary Beach will provide information about the five authors, their works and upcoming festival events. July Festival Events The festival celebrates Nancy Price, (1925- ), in July, who has given us 13 novels five set in Cedar Falls, including Sleeping with the Enemy and An Accomplished Woman. The first was a 1987 Literary Guild selection and became the famous 1991 film (starring Julia Roberts). She has also given us a collection of poems and six short stories and she illustrates her books. Exhibit Nancy Price: Original Book Illustrations Fri., July 7 Wed., Sept. 20 Reception Sun., July 16, 1 p.m., in conjunction with panel discussion Hearst Center for the Arts The exhibit will feature Price s illustrations from several of her works. Annual Handcrafted Holiday Sale Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Windridge Signup sheet coming in the August Journal. Make plans to participate! Cinema in Seerley Park Sleeping with the Enemy (rated R) Fri., July 14, music and beer garden, movie at dark. This 1991 psychological thriller starring Julia Roberts is based on Price s 1986 novel and is set in Cedar Falls. College Hill Tour of Homes Sat., July 15, 1 p.m. College Hill Neighborhood, begin at Seerley Park for tickets, Cedar Falls The tour includes Price s past home and three others featured in Sleeping with the Enemy as well as the UNI president s house, where she lived while her father was president of the university. Panel Discussion: Sleeping with the Enemy: Novel vs. Film Sun., July 16, 2 p.m. Come at 1 p.m. for reception for concurrent Price illustration exhibit. Hearst Center for the Arts Join Grant Tracey, Greg Holt, and Barbara Lounsberry for an entertaining discussion of the differences in the movie from the original book. More information on all of the authors, festival events, bibliographies and more can be found at

11 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 11 Words of Wellness: Coping with stress and anxiety is an important life skill by Wellness Coordinator Amanda Lynch Stress is an unavoidable part of life coping with it is an important life strategy for wellbeing. We can train ourselves to respond in a positive way. Here are a few tips to keep you from getting caught up in your stress and anxiety: Track your stressors. Understanding what makes you stressed can go a long ways in helping you avoid those situations in the future. Develop healthy responses. Deep breathing techniques or meditation are great places to start to make you feel relaxed after stress and anxiety have set in. Read something that inspires you. Reading can be another great response to feeling stressed but can also be used as a way to prevent it. Reading has been seen to reduce your heart rate and relieve tension from the muscles, making it a healthy, stress reducing activity. Spend time outdoors. Getting fresh air has been shown to lift your mood and refresh your spirit. Taking time to be outside is an easy way to get some vitamin D from the sunlight and feel an instant relief from the stress you may be feeling. Socialize with others. Spending time around other people simply makes you happier. Making sure you are surrounded by friends and family can limit the strain that stress and anxiety places on your life. Following these simple tips in your everyday life can make a big difference and lead you to a healthier and more fulfilled life. WELLNESS RECIPE OF THE MONTH Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes and Basil Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp kosher salt, divided 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 whole wild salmon fillet 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper Directions 1. Preheat grill to medium. 2. Mash minced garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with the side of a chef's knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in oil. 3. Check the salmon for pin bones and remove if necessary. Measure out a piece of heavy-duty foil (or use a double layer of regular foil) large enough for the salmon fillet. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon, skinside down, on the foil and spread the garlic mixture all over it. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup basil. Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. 4. Transfer the salmon on the foil to the grill. Grill until the fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Use two large spatulas to slide the salmon from the foil to a serving platter. Serve the salmon sprinkled with the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Swim party at The Falls Saturday, July a.m. Free to residents, employees and their guests! All areas of the aquatic center are open with lifeguards on duty.

12 12 The Journal July 2017 Happy July Birthday! Dave Glasener VTH July 1 Rodney Tomson WC July 1 Lloyd Loonan SFAL July 2 Dick Betterton VTH July 2 Sherrie Dreyer VTH July 2 Lorranie Crotty VTH July 3 Miriam Temple VTH July 5 Ann Kemp WHAL July 5 Marie Eich MHC July 6 Norma Boysen MHC July 6 Margeret Collins WHAL July 6 Edith Kimpston MHC July 7 Susan Keller MHC July 7 Merle Meimann WHAL July 7 Karen Fisher WHAL July 7 Maylene Frink WR July 7 Cy Haugen WW July 7 Donna Joens CTG July 8 Ethlyn Potratz SFAL July 8 Ruth Peterson VTH July 8 Dick White VTH July 9 Ron Versluis WM July 9 Judy Gillespie WM July 9 Burnetta Irvine CTG July 10 Beverly Greenway SFAL July 10 Betty Newport WHAL July 10 Terry Simcox VTH July 11 Alan Tapper WM July 11 Karen Kitchen MHC July 12 Sara Moe VTH July 12 Donna Dralle WHAL July 12 Joann McGlaun MHC July 13 Jim Volgarino VTH July 13 Rita Welter WR July 13 Lorna Ericson WR July 13 Ivan Warm CTG July 14 Gary Harris WM July 14 Margaret Shay VTH July 16 Sharon Kreb VTH July 16 Mary Ellen Murphy VTH July 16 Shirley Davis CTG July 17 Bob LaFavre VTH July 17 Jim McCutcheon VTH July 17 Curt Wilson WC July 17 Sue DeBower WC July 18 Betty Heine WC July 18 Esther Westendorf WHAL July 18 Betty Goettsch WM July 18 Bernie Huss WM July 18 Barb Beil VTH July 19 Mim McKinley WC July 19 Mae Foote WG July 19 Marian Christiason WHAL July 19 Larry Cain WM July 19 Gladys Lechtenberg MHC July 20 Jean Hansmeier VTH July 20 Roy Justis VTH July 20 Bev Haugen WC July 20 Bill Thrall VTH July 21 Gwen Deibler WG July 21 Homer Leymaster WHAL July 21 Janet Simcox VTH July 22 Evelyn Boice VTH July 22 Howard Schaa WG July 22 Jerry Jorgensen SFAL July 23 Monte McCunniff VTH July 23 Tim Grady VTH July 23 Terri Tobin WC July 23 Joyce Cutshall WC July 23 Phyllis Swanson WG July 23 Margene Grady VTH July 24 Donna Laurie WHAL July 24 Donna Geary SFAL July 25 Evie Boardsen WR July 25 Kathy King MHC July 26 Loretta Dykes WR July 27 Bob Kellner SFAL July 28 Rhoda Olson VTH July 28 Kay Connelly VTH July 28 Martha Domek WHAL July 28 Sally Davis VTH July 29 Dick VandeKieft VTH July 30 Dorothy Brown WG July 30 Glennavon Reab WHAL July 30 Ivy Colvin MHC July 31 Ruby Hockey SFAL July 31 Don Woody VTH July 31 Mervin Sassman WHAL July 31

13 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 13 Resident-requested recipe from Lisa Haugen At a June villa resident coffee, lead resident coordinator Lisa Haugen provided a breakfast casserole. So many residents requested the recipe that we decided to share it here for all to enjoy. Everything Bagel Egg Bake Ingredients 1 dozen eggs 1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) ½ and ½ 4 everything bagels, cut in pieces 1 lb. sausage, cooked and drained 1/4 c. green onion 1/4 c. red pepper 1/4 c. spinach, chopped fine 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Directions Spray the bottom of a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Mix eggs with half and half. Add in all other ingredients and pour into pan. For best results, store in refrigerator overnight before baking at 350 for minutes until set. Quadricycle put to use in spring and summer The four-wheel canopied bicycle, purchased by Friends of Western Home Communities three years ago, finds its way to the trails near both campuses in good weather. Natalie Jones drives three Stanard Family Assisted Living residents - Micki Sullivan, Ruby Hockey and Delores Trimble on a fun-filled ride. On south campus, household coordinators at The Cottages, Beth Hines (right) and Erica Rath (left) take Ann Madsen (front) and Erma Colvin for a spin.

14 14 The Journal July 2017 Welcome new employees Assisted Living Olivia Armstrong, SFAL Switchboard Operator Mecca Cage, SFAL Food Service Worker Rachel Clark, WHAL Resident Assistant Shawna Driscoll, TS RN Brianna Feckers, WHAL RN Nancy Goedken, WHAL RN Sheriff Jorkeh, WHAL Resident Assistant Madison Moetsch, SFAL Resident Assistant Ashlea Reiter, TS Resident Assistant Torri Schmit, TS Resident Assistant Teresa Taylor, WHAL Food Service Worker Nicole Vaske, TS LPN Laurie Wallis, SFAL RN LaShayla Wright, TS Resident Assistant The Cottages Emily Jantzen, Hospitality Coordinator Jamie Schake, CNA athome with Western Home Tiffiny Brown, Caregiver Keyaire Dago, Caregiver Lyn Smith, Caregiver/atHome Anniversaries Beth Courtney July 11 5 years LPN Independent Living Lars Christiason, WC Wait Staff Shelby Conditt, WM Wait Staff Dayjohn Draine, WR Wait Staff Madeline Elsbecker, WC Wait Staff Ellie Gould, WG Wait Staff Moses Jamarillo-Diaz, WW Wait Staff Ethan Jones, WC Wait Staff Andrew Mord, WR Wait Staff Andrew Nickey, WM Wait Staff Kari Plaster, PW Housekeeper Claire Wilder, WC Wait Staff Ashanti Williams, WW Wait Staff Markiara Winston, WR Wait Staff Martin Center Kimberlee Oates, CNA/MHC Jaimie Peterson, CNA (soon to be an LPN) Machaznee Sanders, Direct Care Professional Marthalene Wiagbe, Direct Care Professional Kathryn Wolf, CNA Multi-site support Brooke Brinker, Transportation Assistant James Lopez, IT Automation Coordinator/Tech of Ages Lisa Oelmann, Transportation Assistant Greg Pollow, Transportation Assistant Bill Spears, Dining Services Supervisor Susan Steffy, Executive Assistant to the COO Teresa Gronowski June years Manager of Dining Services for south campus independent living Randall Uhlenhopp July 25 5 years Maintenance technician Carol Crisman July 11 5 years Dining Assistant

15 Volume 21, Issue 7 The Journal 15 Notes of appreciation Thank you for the red rose you sent for Mom s memorial. It was beautiful. And the angels on Martin Health Center 1 who loved Mom. Thank you. Judy Degenstein and the family of Ruth Merryman Thank you for all your prayers and support. The red rose is lovely. Glenn was only here for a week but he was happy. Thank you, also, for the wonderful care he had at the Martin Center. The family of Glenn Holmes Thank you very much for the beautiful red rose. I m so thankful that Tom and I came to Windgrace together and I didn t have to come alone. Ila Doeden Thank you for the beautiful rose in remembering Evelyn (Brandt). She loved being a part of your community, first at Windcove and then Stanard. You were truly a blessing! She really appreciated the Bible studies and the church service. She was so happy when you came to Windcove. Thank you to each of you who worked with her over the past 13 years! And to the assisted living staff: Thank you for the wonderful care you gave Evelyn. I really appreciate you! Your hourly checks, supporting me when decisions were sometimes hard and the times you sat with her before or after your shift, when I couldn t be there, and so much more. You have become part of my family. Thank you for allowing God to use you! I am overflowing with gratitude. Denise Hare Like us on Facebook! We're online at WesternHomeCommunities. You'll find up-to-date photos, details on current happenings within our communities, and more. Join the conversation and give us a thumbs up! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Witt, Chair Willard Jenkins, Vice Chair Larry Fox, Treasurer Kathy Flynn, Secretary Marlene Behn Scott Bittner Sarah Brown Joyce Coil Steve Firman Greg Schmitz Floyd Winter Foundation Development Council Robert Beach Kathleen Hesse Jan Andersen Bev Michael, ex-officio Judith Benson Sid Morris Ron Bro Harriet Picht John Falk Miller Roskamp Martha Stanford Friends of Western Home Communities Bev Michael, Chair Don Rasmussen, Vice Chair Helen Bosley, Secretary Building Abbreviations Martin Health Center MHC Stanard Family Assisted Living SFAL Windhaven Assisted Living WHAL Thalman Square Memory Support TS Willowwood WW Windgrace WG Windermere WM Windcove WC Windridge WR Windcrest Villas & Townhomes VTH The Cottages CTG The Journal is a monthly publication of the WHC office of communications and public relations. To subscribe, ask questions, offer content suggestions or unsubscribe, please contact Linda Hudwalker Bowman, editor, at (319) or linda.bowman@westernhome.org. In sympathy Berdena Beach, SFAL June 22 Don Geesaman, CTG June 14 Paul Helland, VTH June 13 Sue Loveall, WHAL June 8 Berwyn Wood, MHC June 5 Kenney Gillespie, WM June 2 Betty Miller, MHC May 24

16 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Cedar Falls, IA Permit No E. 11th Street Cedar Falls, Iowa Join us for Sunday brunch! July 9 and 23 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Windridge 5311 Hyacinth To make reservations, call Meet Employee of the Month, Sue Springer Sue works as a certified medication aide resident assistant at Stanard Family Assisted Living. She has been part of Western Home Communities since February Her nominators said: Sue has a great personality and a truly caring spirit. She is willing to come in whenever needed and on short notice. You can tell that she has formed wonderful relationships with residents, their families and her co-workers. She does the right thing even when no one is watching. Join us in congratulating Sue on being named employee of the month for June 2017.