A BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE PUBLICATIONSUMMER/FALL 2012

The Boards of Directors for theBeechwood Homes, Blocher Homes,Asbury Pointe and the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation are very pleased to

announce the appointment of Daniel P. O’Neill asthe new President and CEO of BeechwoodContinuing Care.

Daniel succeeds Robert Meiss, whoretired in early August. Bob Meiss has ledBeechwood Continuing Care throughtremendous growth over his twenty threeyears of service. His vision and leadershipwill forever be remembered and hisheartfelt passion to bring person-centeredcare to Beechwood and WNY willforever be his legacy to the long-termcare community.

Daniel comes to Beechwood at atime when senior community services are at theforefront of change in WNY. His extensive andvaried experience in the long term care communitywill provide the strong leadership necessary to ensurea bright future for Beechwood Continuing Care andthe residents we serve.

Daniel is the former Vice President of HealthCare Services at Lutheran Social Services inJamestown,New York. LSS provides youth services -

both housing and on-campus foster care, an on-siteschool for behaviorally challenged children, and awide range of senior living services. These includeclose to 400 independent living apartments, 96assisted living units, and a 174 bed skilled nursingfacility. In this role he was responsible forcoordinating strategic planning, developing networks

and all new programming, servicedelivery integration and health servicedelivery across the senior care continuum.This includes inpatient and outpatientrehabilitation, a medical model adult dayhealth care program, assisted living andskilled nursing care.

Prior to his Lutheran Social Servicesposition, Daniel spent 14 years withElderWood Senior Care. In his finalposition,Vice President of Administration,

he was responsible for two independent livingcommunities, six assisted living facilities, and tenskilled nursing facilities from Western to CentralNew York. He was also responsible for all marketing,human resources and Information Technology.

Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts degree fromCanisius College and his Juris Doctor degree fromthe University at Buffalo School of Law. He,his wifeand children are natives of the Buffalo area.

A better way of caring. A better way of living.

Daniel P. O’NeillPresident & CEO

Saturday, October 20, 2012Saturday, October 20, 2012

BCCWelcomes New CEO Daniel O’Neill

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Chelsea Wasson’s 3rd grade class in Island Creek Elementary School in Alexandria,Virginia wanted to raisemoney to help them create a project that would make people smile. Chelsea suggested the kids dosomething for the residents at Beechwood Homes where her husband’s grandmother, Mary Ann Mueller

resides in Amherst, New York. They called their project,“Saving Smiles.” The kids decided that it would be fun todo paintings that were bright and cheerful. This way every time the residents looked at them . . . it would make themsmile. They raised money by selling lemonade and bracelets which in turn enabled them to purchase paints and artmaterials.

Thank you to Stephanie Ramirez, Kayla Repuyan,Alesandra Santo and Skyler Vogelsinger! Your paintings havemade all of us smile each and every day!

Saving Smiles

I’d like to thank everyone at Beechwood Continuing Care for the warm welcome I’ve received.After living the last two years in the Jamestown, NY area, my wife, Deborah, our two children andI are very excited about returning to our home town. It is truly an honor andprivilege to return as part of the Beechwood family.

As a young man, I realized I wanted to pursue a career in senior care services.After attending Canisius College and graduating from the University at BuffaloSchool of Law, I became a licensed nursing home administrator and started in thelong term care profession. For the last 15 years now, I’ve been fortunate to work invarious capacities to serving seniors of Western New York. My personal and profes-sional experiences have prepared me well for my new position.

Joining the team at Beechwood is an honor I have strived to achieve. I’ve longadmired Beechwood’s person-centered approach to providing care and its unwavering commitment toquality. I promise to do my part to build upon the wonderful tradition and reputation of Beechwood, andto always support and adhere to the Beechwood core values as President and CEO.

As we all know, the health care delivery system seems to be changing all the time. Many in senior careservices worry about the uncertainty of the times, but I look forward to the changes the future holds. As aprovider of independent living services, assisted living services,outpatient and sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care and continuing senior care services,Beechwood Continuing Care is positioned to serve a greaterrole than ever before in the health care continuum. The opportunity to further our mission and touch morelives in our community is very exciting.

Sincerely,

Daniel

A New Era

Beechwood Continuing Care staff members and volunteers were honored at the Western New York Associationfor Homes and Services for the Aging (WNYAHSA) annual recognition dinner held at Samuel’s Grande Manor onMay 12th. The following employees received the staff member of the year award. The following volunteers werehonored for their dedication to serving our Homes’ residents.

Asbury PointeTimothy Walters has been a member of the housekeeping and facilities operations team

since 2010. He does everything and anything that is needed including painting and buildingrepairs. If Tim notices a fellow staff member in need, without hesitation he willing lends hisassistance. He always has a smile for everyone and will share a joke or two to brighten the day.Tim’s positive attitude and genuine kindness make him an asset to the Asbury Pointecommunity.

Evan Switzer has worked in dining services since 2010. He is a hard worker that takesthe lead where needed. He always volunteers for extra shifts. Evan works well with all staffand his interactions with residents are enjoyed by all. Asbury is fortunate to have Evan as amember on our team.

Blocher HomesKevin Chambers has been a cook at Blocher Homes for over 12 years. His smiling and

friendly demeanor is a pleasure in the kitchen. Kevin has a “can do” attitude no matterwhat the challenge. His dedication to Blocher Homes and its residents is clear each andevery day.

Lillian “Swanee” Graves joined the Blocher Service Guild in 2007 and has been avaluable asset ever since. Swanee is one of our “Magnificent Menders.” She workscountless hours in the boutique and is often on hand to asist with the many resident partiesheld at our Home.

BeechwoodLinda Morgan has been a housekeeper for the past 23 years. Her love and care for the residents is an excellent

example for all of us to follow. In 2007, she was awarded the NYAHSA 2007 Long Term Care Employee of DistinctionAward. Once a week she and her co-worker take time out of their busy schedule to visit with the residents on thedementia unit and play games, sing songs or have a show n’ tell program. Linda will go out of her way to lend a handwhether it is to deliver a package to a unit, give a comforting hug or share a funny story.

Bill and Dawn Kieser have been dedicated volunteers for four years. Theybecame familiar with Beechwood when Dawn’s mother was a patient in Beechwood’sWesley Rehabilitation Center. In appreciation for the care Dawn’s mother received,they decided to share their time with the Beechwood community. Every Thursdaymorning you will find Dawn and Bill at the bistro, cheerful as can be, greetingresidents, families and staff. Their outgoing personalities and sense of humor make atrip for that cup of coffee or donut a bright spot in everyone’s morning. We arefortunate to have Dawn and Bill as members of the Beechwood family!

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BCC Employee and Volunteers Honoredat WNYAHSA Annual Dinner

WNYAHSA – EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Evan Switzer andKaren Grady, Exec. Director

Kevin Chambers, Kristin Crandall, Admin.and Lillian Graves

Bill and Dawn Kieser, Linda Morganand Kathy Nyquist, Admin.

BOB MEISS RETIREMENT PARTY

OnTuesday, July 31, Beechwood Continuing Care bid a fond farewell to BobMeiss, retiring president/CEO. Over 125 of his BCC friends, boardmembers, family and peers came to help Bob celebrate his 23 years ofdistinguished service at Templeton Landing restaurant. Bob has led

Beechwood Continuing Care through tremendous growth over his last twenty three yearsincluding the addition of Wesley Rehabilitation Center and Asbury Pointe RetirementCommunity. His vision and leadership will forever be remembered and his heart feltpassion to bring person-centered-care and household living to Beechwood and WNY will forever be hislegacy to the long-term care community.

During the evening program, Tom Holt, CEO/President of Lutheran Services in Jamestown andformer Chairman of New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) servedas Master of Ceremonies. He expertly hosted a night full of love, laughter and best wishes. Recognitionsincluded a proclamation from the Town of Amherst read by Rev. Jim Pollard, Homes board chairman.Robert Montgomery, chairman of the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation made a very specialannouncement. He announced the renaming of Beechwood’s Education Center to “The Robert R.MeissEducation Center.” As Bob Montgomery so aptly stated,“This honor is to recognize the true “father” of‘Welcome Home’ whose dream was to create an incubator of learning for all who choose the path ofperson-centered care.”

After the conclusion of the program,guests strolled outside to the patio with ice cream sundaes in handto enjoy an outstanding summer evening on Buffalo’s waterfront.

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Rita Meiss (Bob's mom) greeted byformer CFO Bill Wells and wife, Bonnie

Former board member Jim Hoover& wife Joan share retirement advice Nancy Yearky, Bob's former administrative

assistant & her husband, Neil

Former board member Olphelia Nichols and husband,George, congratulate Bob and his wife, Betty

Bob welcomes attorney Jack Dee Rev. Jim Pollard, Homes board chairman,presents BCC gift to Bob and Betty

Best Wishes

Congratulations!

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JANUARY 1, 2012 TO JULY 31, 2012

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS TO THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION

LEADERS ($5,000 & OVER)

Mr.& Mrs.Robert L.Montgomery, Jr.

BENEFACTORS ($3,000 TO $4,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Meiss

FOUNDERS ($1,000 TO $2,999)

Beechwood Service GuildMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. BoyMrs. Nancy KochMr. John M. Repetski

SPONSORS ($500 TO $999)

Mr. and Mrs. Gary BraunMs. Patricia BrethertonMr. David R. FryDr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kite, Jr.Rev. and Mrs. James M. PollardMr. and Mrs. Greg RainsteinMrs. Mary Margaret TinneyMr. and Mrs. Raymond Witte

PATRONS ($100 TO $499)

Dr. & Mrs.Timothy A.AugustineMrs. Ellen M. BeckMr. and Mrs. Lester C. BennettBlocher Homes DoGoodersMr. and Mrs. Curtis S. ChaceMiss Harriet I. DempsterDr. and Mrs. Roger A. FordenMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. FrawleyMr. and Mrs. John HallStephen C. Iglehart, Ph.D.Mrs. M. Elizabeth JamesMr. Daniel JelonekMr. and Mrs.William H. KincaidDr. John S. King

PATRONS (continued)

Mr. and Mrs. Philip KishMrs. Kathryn A. KunzeMs. Barbara A. ManganDr. and Mrs.Anthony MarkelloDr. and Mrs. Ross MarkelloMs. Cheryl A. MasaitisMrs.Virginia S. MolinMrs. Patricia S. NoyesMr. Lincoln P. NuttingMr.Anthony & Rev. Mary Ann PulaMs. Gayle RobidaMr. and Mrs. Norman L. RussellMr. & Mrs. Richard G. SchwindMr. and Mrs.Thomas G. SeadorSmall IndulgencesMr. & Mrs. Ray SpurrBill and Leslie Svensson Mrs. Helen C.VafiopoulosMrs. Marilyn S.VarneyMr. Nicholas A.VarroneMr. Kenneth ZuhrAnonymous

FRIENDS (UNDER $100)

Ms. Sandra AbatoMr.William AckendorfMr. Michael T.AnnunziatoMrs. Carolyn L. BarrickMrs. Barbara D. BauerBethany UMWMr. and Mrs. David BeyerMs. Mary BloodMr. Jerald F. BrownMs. Christine L. Carey

FRIENDS (continued)

Mr. George F. CharleyMr. Robert A. ChristDr. and Mrs. John L. ConboyMr. and Mrs. Donald J. CrawfordMrs. Sandra CrystMr. and Mrs.William V. DelnickiMr. and Mrs. John M. ElliottMr. and Mrs.William A. ElliottMr. and Mrs. Robert C. EstesFaith UMW LancasterMr. Clifford FrancisMs. Marilyn J. GibbinDr. and Mrs. Bernard GrohMrs. Nancy HayesMrs. Judy E. HennMr. and Mrs. Ray HohlMrs. Helen HomendaMr. and Mrs.Arthur HufnagelMr. and Mrs. Harold KoonsMs. Donna M. KucinskiMrs. Marcia G. LaundyRev. and Mrs. Robert B. LeachMs. Danielle LeeMrs. Catherine A. LongMrs. Rhea MathienMr. and Mrs. Michael MatusiakMr. and Mrs. James McFarlandMr. and Mrs. Neil C. McMahonMrs. Marjorie R. MetzMr. and Mrs. James MillerMr. and Mrs. F. Barry MoirMr. and Mrs. Bruce NeivertMr. & Mrs.William C. NeumannMrs. Rose M. Patton

Povinelli Cutlery ServiceMr. and Mrs. Milton B. PunnettMrs.Virginia C. PursellMr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. RideoutMr. Bill RiffelMrs. Helen E. RydzakMrs. M. Marjorie SchultzMr. and Mrs.Thomas E. SchultzMr. & Mrs. Edward J. SchwambornMr. and Mrs. Peter ShanleyMr. and Mrs.William F. ShaverMrs. Caroline SmigelskySt. James UMW of Niagara FallsMrs. Mary G.TherrienDr. George D. and

Rev. Joanne W.VineyarMr. and Mrs. James J.WeigMiss Frances I.WilsonMr. and Mrs.A. Neil YerkeyMrs. Phyllis ZengerAnonymous

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Mrs. Beverly A. KaczynskiNova PhotoMrs. Mary Margaret TinneyMr. Mark UmikerMrs. Betty M.Wartenberg*

* Deceased

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SUMMER PICNICS & CAR SHOW

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Blocher HomesAnnual Summerfest Picnic

had an Hawaian theme complete with a hula dancer as part of the entertainment.

Fun was had by all!Beechwood's Root Beer Float Car Cruise

has become a favorite for local car enthusiasts.Over 60 cars were on display for residents,

families and staff to enjoy!

Hazy Days of Summer

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BCC NEWS

On Wednesday, May 23 in Saratoga Springs Kathy U. Nyquist,Administrator of Beechwood Homes, wasrecognized for her outstanding leadership and service by LeadingAge (formerly NewYork State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging).

Kathy was chosen the recipient of the James W. Sanderson Memorial Award for Leadershipwhich is presented to health care professionals who have demonstrated extraordinary personalleadership and commitment to the field of long term care.This award honors the late JamesSanderson, a longtime counsel and friend of LeadingAge.

Over 200 of her peers and healthcare professionals across New York State gathered to honor Kathy and otheraward winners at the LeadingAge Annual Spring Institute Luncheon.

“Kathy truly ‘walks the walk’ without any interest in fanfare and glory,” said former Beechwood CEO BobMeiss. I had the privilege to know Jim Sanderson and believe he would be proud to recognize Kathywith an award in his honor.”

Leading Age, headquartered in Albany, represents nearly 600 not for profit and public continuingcare providers in New York State including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuingcare retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers.

Beechwood AdministratorReceives LeadingAge Award

Kathy Nyquist surrounded by Beechwood co-workers and family

Former Board MemberCreates Photo Gallery at Beechwood

Dr. Ross Markello, well known local amateur photographerand former board member, came to Kathy Nyquist, administrator atBeechwood, offering to create a photo gallery for our residents toenjoy within the Beechwood commons area. He wanted this giftto be in honor of Bob Meiss, former CEO. Together with photosfrom Ross, Ian Webber, another photographer and printing,mattingand framing by Nova Photo.. . the commons have been transformedinto a fabulous gallery.

JANUARY 1, 2012 TO JULY 31, 2012

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In celebration of Our EldersMs. Kimberly C. JonesIn celebration of Welcome HomeMrs. Beverly A. KaczynskiIn honor of Beechwood HomesCummings House StaffThe Nuwer FamilyIn honor of Beechwood HomesHolzman House StaffMr. and Mrs. Mark B. KristalIn honor of Norine BurgeMrs. Pauline ZiattsIn honor of Dan CarestioMrs. Constance T. MinneciIn honor of Irene A. DevaldMr. James J. DevaldIn honor of Pauline C. FeliciniMr. and Mrs. Robert W. KerstenIn honor of Dorothy C. FerryDr. George FerryIn honor of Ann C. FriesMr. and Mrs. Hans J. MobiusIn honor of Genevieve FullerMr. and Mrs. Ron FullerIn honor of Doris Y. HurleyMr. and Mrs. John HurleyIn honor of Alice IronsMrs. Susan J. LehnerIn honor of Becky KarnathMr. and Mrs.Terry RechIn honor of Sophie KaznowskiMrs.Arlene MiodonskiIn honor of Gladys LeightonMr. Kirby SnyderIn honor of Marilyn M. LynchMrs. Marcia StolzenfelsIn honor of Rev. Normanand Mrs.Anne McLeanMrs. Sylvia A. HahnIn honor of Robert R. MeissMrs. Kristin M.AndersonMrs. Colleen BandinelliBeechwood/Blocher Foundation

Auxiliary BoardMrs. Christina M. BellucciMrs. Penny BlaskMrs. Elizabeth A. BungerDavid and Carol CarereTeresa P. Chau, M.D.

In honor of Robert R. Meiss (cont)Ms. Kristin A. CrandallMr. Emil & Dr. Marian DeutschmanMrs. Mary C. DeyleDr. & Mrs. Roger A. FordenMrs. Barbara GorenfloMr. and Mrs. Mark GradyHealth System ServicesMrs. Elaine M. HareMrs. Joyce HuffordMr. Brian HyzyMrs. Beverly A. KaczynskiMrs. Patricia L. KatashukMr.Vincent S. KnazeMs. Rosemarie KusmierczykMs. Holly LangeMs. Merriwyn LarsonMs. Susan A. LattkaMs. Eileen M. LewMr. & Mrs. Michael A. LombardoMr. Craig MaconaghyDr. and Mrs.Anthony MarkelloMrs. Rita M. MeissMr. and Mrs. Paul MillerMs. Laurie MittlefehldtMrs. Susan M. MoranMrs. Cynthia M. MykinsMrs. Kathy U. NyquistMs. Susan I. OwensMr.Anthony & Rev. Mary Ann PulaMr. and Mrs. Greg RainsteinMs. Susan M. SawyerMr. and Mrs. Mark A. SchwartzMrs. Kathryn SimmeMs. Susan Sinclair-SmithMrs. Kathleen SnyderMr. and Mrs.William TresseltJoseph and Linda WarthlingRobert and Cheryl Wasson Mr. and Mrs.William A.Wells, Jr.AnonymousIn honor of Verna NalbachMrs. Marie FronteraIn honor of Jean G. NewmanMrs. Donna MilksIn honor of Miriam R. MinskerMr. and Mrs. Jerry BrownIn honor of John R. RybickiMs. Peggy OlmIn honor of Roselyn SmithsonMr. and Mrs. David WallerIn honor of Alice E.WilkinsonMrs. Christine Belliveau

In memory of Gordon AndersonMr. Norman C.AndersonIn memory of Judy ArchangelMs. Pamela NormanIn memory of Gilbert J. BarberioMr. and Mrs. Dennis M.AdamsMr. and Mrs. Michael V. BonfanteMr. and Mrs. Scott CooperDayco/Mark IVMr. and Mrs. Menzer L. DoudErnst & Young, LLPMr. and Mrs. Craig KreschoellekLippes Mathias Wexler &

Friedman LLPMark IV Industries Foundation, Inc.Ms. Marilyn T. MendelsonMr. and Mrs. Hugh I. Miller, Sr.Mr. & Mrs.William P. Montague, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jim OrchardMs. Stacy OrlandoMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. PenberthyMaria Richardson & Brad SchutzMrs. Dolores SapienzaMr. and Mrs. Edward R. SteeleMr. and Mrs. Michael J. StreetMrs.Theresa A. UtzIn memory of Eugenia BarnasMrs. Elaine M. LaubIn memory of Beatrice BartooMrs. Louise H. HoweIn memory of Carmen H. BennerMs. Rosemarie KusmierczykIn memory of Gloria BenzFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Florence E. BurnettMr. and Mrs. George BellaireIn memory of Janice ButlerDoctors James and Nancy RussellIn memory of Elizabeth CefarattiMr. Joseph CefarattiMr. and Mrs. Jim GormelMrs. Lynda B. HutchinsonMichael and Louise MagnerMrs.Ann Marie MillerMr. and Mrs. James C. MillerMr. and Mrs. Ermil R. PeglowDick & Julia Wozniak and FamilyIn memory of Vincent J. CostanzaVincent and Donna VaccarelliIn memory of Mildred J. DoanMrs. Mary E. Fiore

In memory of Robert M. DruryMrs. Barbara AschenbrennerIn memory of Werner A. EdsonMs. Marie C. EvansIn memory of Mary Agnes FarrellMr. and Mrs. James N.AbateMrs. Deborah A. CookMr. and Mrs. Francis CoteMrs. Joann DiGiulioMrs. Paola D. DylikMs. Mary T. FobianMr. and Mrs. David GeorgeMr. Howard B. GilbertMr. Frank J. Hogan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs.Arthur H. JudelsohnThe Kieta FamilyDr. and Mrs. Marc J. KozinnMr.William H. May and FamilyMs. Mary P. McDonoughMr. Dennis MikeMrs. Florence C. RobertsMr. and Mrs. Bruce R. ShafferMr. and Mrs. Sam SnidermanMr. and Mrs.Thomas F. SobekMr. and Mrs. Michael K.WalshIn memory of James H. FellMrs. Shirley M. FellIn memory of Betty A. FieldFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Gertrud FischerMiss Hedwig H. FischerIn memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harold GerlachMrs. Carol MatsonIn memory of Mary C. GigantiMr. and Mrs. Peter C. LudwigIn memory of Robert GreenMs. Pamela NormanIn memory of Kevin GriggsMrs. Kathleen SnyderIn memory of Doris E. GriswoldMr. and Mrs. James ZiemerIn memory of Herman HaberMrs.Anne HaberIn memory of Lloyd E. HahnMr. and Mrs. Robert C.WalkerIn memory of Jeanette P. HaroneyMr. and Mrs. Philip A. Haroney

JANUARY 1, 2012 TO JULY 31, 2012

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In memory of Gayle A. HeadleyMr. and Mrs. John A. BakerMr. and Mrs. Ron GeminMrs. and Mrs. Ron GilsonMelvina J. HolzmanMr. Charles P. JacobsMr. and Mrs. Charles P. MalarkeyMr. and Mrs. F. Barry MoirFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Ed and Anne HellmannDr. Rosemary LaughlinIn memory of Thola P. HendricksMr. and Mrs. Modesto ArgenioMr. and Mrs. Duane H. HendricksHelen Lauckarn and Anne MagliaPort Byron Senior Citizen’s ClubRoberta Southard and FamilyIn memory of Willliam HoffmannMiss Karen J. HoffmannIn memory of Harold R. IrishMrs. Carmelina CroweMrs. Shirley J. NagelMr. and Mrs. Paul SchwendenerMs. Karyn SpencerMr. and Mrs. Charles A. SpencerIn memory of Margaret Y. JohnstonMr. Howard PennyIn memory of Dr. Herb and June JonesMr. and Mrs.William H. MossIn memory of Mary Kay KelsoMs. Lorraine M. MeinkeIn memory of Virginia R. KirkpatrickMr. & Mrs. Edward J. SchwambornIn memory of June F. KirschMr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. KirschIn memory of Linda L. KlassFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of William G. Klein, Sr.Miss Georgina RufflesIn memory of Charlie and Erna KollatzMr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kollatz, Jr.In memory of Philip LippaMr. and Mrs. Melvin KaplanIn memory of Luciana LovettMs. Leah M. Brown

In memory of Winifred K. MalarkeyMrs.Anna A.WallensIn memory of Jay R. MartinMr. & Mrs. Richard McDonald, Jr.In memory of Robert McDanielsMs. Kendra EdwardsIn memory of Franklin H. MerrillMrs. Sylvia A. HahnIn memory of Marie MetzMr. and Mrs. J. Keith AlfordMs. Kathleen A. HannelMrs. Jane D. HopkinsNottingham Advisors, Inc.Mrs. Helen C. ReillyMr. and Mrs. Paul M.TaylorIn memory of Charlotte T. MielcarekMrs. Eleanor M. LenkeiIn memory of Jane L. MittlefehldtMrs. Janice D. PendletonIn memory of June C. MoosmannMr. and Mrs. Erhard MoosmannIn memory of Irene MurrayMrs. Elizabeth J. CornellIn memory of Eleanor NemetiMrs. Kelly CrispIn memory of Franklin Neureuter Mrs. Louise LalliMr. and Mrs. Henry LangMr. and Mrs. Bill SchugardtMr. Glen D.TreichlerMrs. Marion WilcoxFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Raymond and Neva NoalDr. and Mrs.Thomas J. Cianciolo, Jr.In memory of Theresa NuwerMr. and Mrs. James BenzMrs. Margaret A. BlakeMr. and Mrs. Chris CernigliaFour Seasons Child Care CenterMr. and Mrs. Paul J. KlonowskiMr. and Mrs. Rick KozlowskiMr. Stephen LysiakMr. and Mrs.Tom MooneyMr. and Mrs. Denise J. OkoniewskiMr. & Mrs. Edward J. SchwambornMr. and Mrs.Will StachowskiMr. and Mrs.William L. Strassburg

In memory of Theresa Nuwer (cont)The Regals Senior Women’s

Hockey TeamMrs. Darlene M.VallasMr. and Mrs.William WillickMr. and Mrs. Roger WinegarMr. and Mrs. Leonard ZgodaIn memory of Jean and Richard PapeMrs. Barbara J. BrenchleyIn memory of Carl and Dorothy PetersMs. Lisa KempkeIn memory of Dorothy PhelanMrs. Sylvia A. HahnIn memory of Thomas E. RayMr. and Mrs. David RayIn memory of Frank RippleMr. Michael P. RippleIn memory of Estelle RobelMr. Donald C. RobelIn memory of Frances RosenMs. Lois D’ArcangeloIn memory of Lloyd W. RoteMrs. Elaine H. RoteIn memory of Olive “Sue” SchmidtFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Carol S. SpitzerMrs. G. Evaline SchaalIn memory of John I. StarrMr. and Mrs. Chuck AquilinaMr.Tom BraunMs. Elizabeth MartinaMr. and Mrs. James D.TurnerMr. and Mrs. Mark WierzbaIn memory of Frank and Barbara SwansfegerDr. and Mrs. Melanio L. CabalticaIn memory of Frank SwansfegerMrs. Barbara D. BauerIn memory of Mabel R.TheilmannMs. Cheryl TheilmannIn memory of Agnes B.ThumanMr.William C.ThumanIn memory of Angelo TrivisondMrs. Dorothy E.TrivisondIn memory of Mary Jean Daly VargaMr. Joseph Varga

In memory of Beatrice E.VathMr. & Mrs. Raymond A. MonahanIn memory of Mary F.VennemanMs. Barbara B.AlderdiceMr. and Mrs. Gerald BartzMrs. Patricia D. GarskeMs. Helen JonesMr. and Mrs. Olin JonesMrs. JoAnn F. KingMrs. Mary C. KloepferMr. and Mrs. Robert R. LawtonMs. Elaine MattarMr. Patrick J. MinickMs. Sally D. MurphyMr. and Mrs. David NewtonMiss Ruth E. OchsMs. Regina O’ConnorMr. and Mrs. James M. O’NeillMr. John QuinnDoctors James and Nancy RussellMs. Rebecca J. SchenkMs. Jean P. SchultzWilliam and Bonnie TresseltEric and Canda VietzkeFriends of BeechwoodIn memory of Zenon and Mary WarstockMrs. Marietta W. BrattonIn memory of Bertha A.WeberMr. and Mrs. Richard A.WeberIn memory of Grace S.WeissgerberMs. Susan WeissgerberIn memory of Margaret WitzigMiss Carmela ValenteIn memory of Antoinette C.WrayMr. Joseph CefarattiMrs.Ann Marie MillerDick & Julia Wozniak and FamilyIn memory of Helmut “Jim” ZimmermanMs. Marlene J. BambachMr. and Mrs. Jack BarnesMs. Nancy BaumlyMs. Barb HallMr.William J. JohnstoneMr. and Mrs. James SteelMs. Kathy ThermenskiMr. and Mrs. Ron ViavadaMr. & Mrs. Frank K. ZimmermanMr. and Mrs. Paul Zimmerman

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Auction and Food ExtravaganzaSaturday, October 20th – 6:30 P.M.

— Beechwood Homes Atrium —

The Beechwood/Blocher Auxiliary Board is gearing up for its17th Annual Auction and Food Extravaganza. This year’s themeis “Welcome Aboard” featuring luxurious cruise decor with an

international flair. Guests are encouraged to attend in their favorite cruiseattire fit for the captain’s table!

As always, there will be lots of fabulous food and auction items to bidon! Co-chairs for this event are Auxiliary Board members DorothyQuatraro and Diane Sippel.

Each year hundreds of gifts are donated to ensure that this fundraiseris a great success. This event has raised well over $1M that have benefitedour residents and Homes. Proceeds this year are dedicated to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundationwhich assists our Homes in providing a “true home” for our residents and patients by supplementingour ever increasing costs of care, capital improvements to maintain our commitment to excellence,and development of innovative “quality of life” programs and projects such as “Welcome Home!”

NEW SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO COME ON BOARD!Many levels include admission to the auction as well as recognition

on all promotional materials, web site and at the event!

CALL THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TODAY AT (716) 810-7370FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP.

Gifts Welcome!Popular gifts include gift certificates for restaurants, gas, stores or services;

vacation homes or condos in resort areas, furniture, gift baskets, jewelry, artwork, home appliances,tickets for entertainment or sporting events . . . and anything else you think would be exciting and fun!

Auction Co-chairs Dianne Sipple and Dorothy Quatraro

LAMPARELLICONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY, INC.

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17th Annual Auction & Food Extravaganza

Option One

Auction Item(s)The item(s) we would like to donate to the Auction is: ________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Value: ____________________________________

Name to be listed in program book:________________________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________City __________________State __________Zip ____

E-mail: ______________________________ Phone # ________________________________

Option TwoCruise Patrons

Listing to appear in Auction Program Book

Anchor $500 ____________Two complimentary reservations offered to $500 Level Patrons and a half page ad/listing in

our program book. Please send the ad in JPG format to eelleeww@@bbeeeecchhwwooooddccaarree..oorrgg

Commodore $250 ________ Captain $100 ____________

First Officer $50__________ Steward $25 ____________

Enclosed is our payment of $____________ for a Cruise Patron Listing

Send Auction Gifts and Patrons to:

THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION

2235 Millersport Highway • Getzville, NY 14068(716) 810-7371

BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE2235 Millersport Highway ✦ Getzville, NY 14068-1297

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Our Mission:Guided by Christian values,we are committed to nurturing eachindividual's quality of living andaging by honoring personal values in a supportive environment.

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Editor: Cheryl A.WassonFoundation information contributed by Eileen Lew and Alicia Rainstein

For corrections, comments, or topic suggestions regarding Reflections, please contact Cheryl A.Wasson at (716) 810-7370

Lily Tomlin Wows the CrowdLAUGHTER IS AGELESS SERIES

On Saturday evening,April 28, a petite 73 year old “ball of fire” in a black flowing pantsuit took the stagefor Beechwood Continuing Care’s Laughter is Ageless Concert Series at UB Center for the Arts.

Ms.Tomlin has not slowed down one bit. A comedienne, star of screen, stage and television,gallivanted overthe stage with endless energy. Her performance to a near sell-out crowd, conjured up the cast of her timelesscharacters – including Ernestine, Sister Boogie Woman, Mrs. Beasley and Edith Ann. Her one-woman concertwas filled with comical insights and wildly,witty observations about the human condition. But,what was mostenjoyable were her personal stories growing up including her crush on her second grade teacher and herrelationship with her parents as a teenager.

Proceeds exceeding $41,000 benefitted Beechwood’s Welcome Home program, an initiative that promotesperson-centered care practices into all aspects of our senior care organization.

A special thank you to our key sponsors The Voelkl Family of Buffalo PharmaciesThe Lawley Family of Lawley Insurance

Paul and Peter Lamparelli of Lamparelli ConstructionJack Connors and Business First

Joe Frawley of Todd Construction