This year, the River Garden Foundation Gala promises tokeep you out long past your bed time. Chéz-zam, a NewYork based, full-service theatrical production company, willprovide excitement with their signature style of interactiveentertainment. The 18th annual event, sponsored bySunTrust Bank, is to be held at the Renaissance Resort atWorld Golf Village on November 20, 2010.

In embracing this year’s theme, Living the “Chai” Life ~River Garden Gala Celebrating 18 Years, the GalaCommittee, led by Chairs Judi Greenhut and Gaye Sager,is bringing in entertainment that will be sure to evoke ahearty sense of celebration. In playing off the word “chai”

(the Hebrew word for 18 that also means life), this year’s Gala is all about having a goodtime and living life to the fullest. Chéz-zam will bring guests to their feet to live the“Chai” life with a burst of energy. Chéz-zam’s performers will entertain patrons of all

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Gala Chairs: Gaye Sagerand Judi Greenhut

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The 14th Annual River Garden Classic,sponsored by U.S.Trust, Bank of AmericaPrivateWealthManagement, was held April22 at Deerwood Country Club. Arrivinggolfers were greeted by the sound of bagpipesas they readied for play on a beautiful, sun-drenched spring day. After registration andlunch, the golfers took to the course, wherethey had a chance to show their skills atchipping contests and other games.

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Fundraising Events............................1

Inside Line ........................................2

Anniversary Day ..............................3

Coves ..............................................4

Resident Programs ..........................5

Community Forum ............................8

Contributions ....................................9Golf Chairs Mark Lodinger and Michael Price gather withvolunteers and staff for a photo op.Continued on page 7

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This summer has been one of the busiestin the two decades since River Gardenrelocated to Mandarin. Our boards andstaff have been hard at work witharchitects, engineers and interiordesigners in preparation for theconstruction of a new 10,000 squarefoot addition to our 35-acre campus.Our new two-story pavilion will allow usto further expand our already successfulHome & Community Based programsand services. Along with the newbuilding, we will also refresh/modernize

our 20-year-old nursing facility. There is much activitysurrounding these projects, including a refinancing of existingcampus debt as well as an upcoming $7 Million CapitalCampaign. Once completed, these construction andmodernization projects will position River Garden at theforefront in meeting elder care needs in our community formany years to come. Additionally, we have been busyredesigning our website to be more interactive. Please visit thesite at www.rivergarden.org.

Earlier this spring, Florida Governor Charlie Crist’s “Panel onExcellence in Long-Term Care” unanimously recommended thatRiver Garden again receive the coveted “Gold Seal Award forExcellence in Long-Term Care.” This will mark the fifthconsecutive time River Garden has been so recognized by theGovernor, and we’re looking forward to a formal awardceremony this fall.

Our community mourns the passing earlier this spring ofMinnie Schreiber. Minnie was the Dean of the River GardenHebrew Home Board, chaired virtually every committee of theBoard, and also served as its President. Minnie loved, nurtured,and honored River Garden’s mission of service to the elderly. Shewas an inspirational leader and through her work she helped tomake our Home one of the finest care communities. Minniealso served as president of our Holding Company and played apivotal role as we evolved from a nursing home in Riverside intoa comprehensive system of elder care programs and services herein Mandarin. Just before Minnie died, she learned that she wasthe recipient of the Joe P. Safer Community Service Award, thehighest accolade our local Federation bestows upon a leader.Minnie was my dear friend and colleague and her memory willforever be a blessing.

My parents, Cecile and Donald Goetz, moved from SouthFlorida to The Coves nearly two years ago. My folks had lived inSouth Florida for 30 years but finally realized it was time tomove closer to their children, especially as my dad’s health beganto decline. What I had not considered in my parents’ move toJacksonville was just how much my family and I would enjoyhaving them around. My dad died on May 29 following a briefillness. During the 20 months that dad lived in our community,

he experienced everything that our campus has to offer. My dad’sscooter traversed the entire 35-acre campus. He swam in TheCoves indoor pool, volunteered as a Bingo caller on Fridayafternoons, chatted with Dr. Alvarez, kibitzed with staff, andswapped pharmacy stories (he was a retired pharmacist) with Dr.Kesgen. Dad sang with the Coves Choraleers, most recentlyportraying Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” None of these thingswould have been possible were it not for The Coves and itsability to offer high quality independent living to my parents. Ican’t say for sure that living at The Coves added years to myfather’s life. But I can say with absolute certainty that living atThe Coves added life to my dad’s years. His memory will foreverbe a blessing to our family.

RIVER GARDEN NEWSPublished by River Garden Hebrew Home

Wolfson Health & Aging Center11401 Old Saint Augustine Road | Jacksonville, Florida 32258

904.260.1818 | FAX 904.260.9733www.rivergarden.org

OFFICERSRon Elinoff, President, River Garden Holding Company

Janis Fleet, President, River Garden Hebrew Home

Don Romo, President, The Coves

Stacie WIlf, President, River Garden Foundation

Barbara Safer, President, River Garden Auxiliary

EDITORIAL STAFFSusan Goetz Kathy Osterer Melissa Storch

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a wide range of quality, cost effective elder careservices in residential, outpatient and community based settings.

To create a comfortable, caring and dignified Home for thefrail elderly serving both rich and poor with excellence.

To serve people of all faiths, while maintaining an environmentsupportive of Jewish identity and informed by Jewish values.

To act as a valuable educational resource inelder care for the entire community.

inside lineby Martin A. Goetz, MS, MPA, Chief Executive Officer

Check outour updatedwebsite!

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Rain Didn’t Dampen River Garden’s 64th Anniversary Day Celebration

Shown Below: Top: Herman and Judy Paul’s family enjoy Anniversary Dayat River Garden. Middle Left: Anniversary Day Chair Beth Shorsteinaddresses the crowd. Middle right: Coves residents Hazel Mack and RozMelker (along with Hazel’s dog Trixie) enjoy the day’s festivities. Bottom:Fred Tromberg passes the torch to Ron Elinoff as he takes over as RiverGarden Holding Company President.

March 21 was a rainy Sunday, but that didn’t stop more than300 people from attending River Garden’s 64th AnnualMeeting and Anniversary Day celebration. Unwaveringcommunity support and pride have helped River Garden/Wolfson Health & Aging Center become the outstandingeldercare community resource it is. Outstanding lay leadershipand staff have nurtured River Garden into becoming an Agencyfor Health Care Administration (AHCA) 5-Star rated nursinghome as well as a 4-time recipient of the Florida Governor’sGold Seal Award for Excellence in Long-Term Care.

Anniversary Day, chaired this year by board member BethShorstein, has become a wonderful intergenerational eventbringing together “kids” of all ages to celebrate River Garden’smission, its values and the people it serves.

There was plenty of good food grilled and served by Ira andJudy Dushoff and their volunteer team, along with delectabledesserts provided by the River Garden Auxiliary. Sharon Smithand Alice Sherman were the Auxiliary co-hostesses for the day.The festivities also included clowns, face painting, games, andmusical entertainment by Kavana.

The Annual Meeting of the River Garden Holding Companywas held, with the installation of officers and trustees of theHolding Company, River Garden Hebrew Home, RiverGarden Foundation, The Coves and River Garden Geriatric

Training Center. During the business meeting, retiring boardmember Bernie Shainbrown was presented a plaque honoringhis service to River Garden, and Jack Price was presented with aplaque honoring his many years of service as Chairman of theHouse as he stepped down from that position.

The day’s celebration concluded with the Auxiliary’s annualTombola drawing, with Barbara Datz winning the grand prize.It was a fun afternoon for everyone.

Grill master Dr. Ira Dushoff prepared chicken and burgers for morethan 300 guests during the 64th Anniversary Day celebration.

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The River Garden Auxiliary has completed anothersuccessful year, contributing more than $45,000 toRiver Garden. Your nickels, dimes and quarters havehelped our hard working volunteers achieve thismilestone.

We hope you’ll join us at one of our three luncheon meetings in 2010-11, including our Donor event on January 25, 2011. Our annualSpecial Event will be held April 7, 2011 at the Southpoint Marriott.Watch your mailbox for “Helping Hands,” the Auxiliary newsletterwhich includes details on all upcoming events.

By the way, have you sent in your RSVP for our summer “No-ShowTea Party”? Respond by October 1 to qualify for a fabulous prize. Thedrawing will be held at the opening luncheon on October 26.

All of us were deeply saddened by the passing of Minnie Schreiber inApril. Minnie exemplified leadership and volunteerism. In a specialtribute to her memory, the Auxiliary has created the Minnie SchreiberRiver Garden Auxiliary Award, to be presented each year to an Auxiliarymember who has demonstrated outstanding service, support anddedication to the River Garden Auxiliary.

Each dollar raised by the Auxiliary goes directly to River Garden for thebenefit of residents. Our fundraising efforts include Tombola and ourQuarters Project. We have two plaques—“Tree of Life” and “5thCommandment”—perfect for recognitions, celebrations or memorials.When you visit River Garden, please remember to stop at the Auxiliarygift shop; all proceeds go back to the Home. One gift idea: the RiverGarden Auxiliary cookbook, which is perfect for all occasions.

The River Garden Auxiliary makes a difference in the lives of so many.Everyone interested in River Garden is invited to become a member.For more information, contact Membership Vice President SonyaCohen. You can help make a difference.

Barbarabarbsafer@aol.com

A Note from Barbara Safer

the coves

The Coves, a premier independent livingcommunity, is located on River Garden’s 35-acreMandarin campus. At The Coves you will find awelcoming, gated community with 24-hoursecurity. The Coves offers four spacious one- andtwo-bedroom floor plans to choose from, each witha full eat-in kitchen, private patio and washer/dryer; all utilities (except telephone) are included.

Coves members are provided one daily meal, cableand Internet service, and scheduled transportation.You can stay physically fit in our enclosed heatedpool or participate in one of the many activities,outings or exercise programs offered. At TheCoves, there is no buy-in, entrance fee orcommunity fee.

“Living at The Coves is wonderful,” said Lew andEvelyn Meisel, who have resided here for the past18 months. “It’s like being on a cruise withoutthe boat!”

Coves members benefit from the close proximity ofRiver Garden Hebrew Home, where they can enjoylunch at the Baker Deli, have a prescription filledat the River Garden Pharmacy, see one of thegeriatric physicians from the University of Florida,or utilize the services of The Therapy Center.Members can also enjoy the convenience of theHome’s beauty shop, gift shop and other amenities.One of the most important privileges of Covesmembership is priority access to River GardenHebrew Home/Wolfson Health & Aging Center.

To learn more about becoming a member of TheCoves, please call administrator Margaret Davis at904.886.8935 or visit us at www.rivergarden.org.

Evelyn and Lew Meisel take a stroll by The Coves pool.

River Garden Auxiliary invites you to attend our

No-Show Tea PartySelect a day and time convenient for you. Don’t worry about the weatheras you won’t have to leave your home. Pick your favorite music, magazineor include a friend for conversation. Boil water, pour into a china cup(or styrofoam if you prefer), drop in a tea bag, and add sugar, lemonor milk to your taste. Choose your favorite comfortablechair. Write a check to the River Garden Auxiliary.Enjoy!

RSVP: Marilyn Garber9662 Beauclerc Bluff Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257

physical, mental and spiritualby RabbiMarkWieder, Campus Chaplain

Meeting themany and varied needs of our residents at RiverGarden is a full-time concern, not only for ourmedical, socialwork and activities teams, but for a campus chaplain as well. Howdoes a rabbi encourage physical activity among residents?Primarily through singing, clapping and handmotions.We spendtime recalling songs, and learning newmelodies to prayers. Andfor those who aren’t Jewish, or familiar withHebrew, I make surethere are plenty of ya-la-la’s and simple chants.This also gives themind a workout, along with our other sessions, such as “TheBlessings of Our Lives,” “Jewish Stories,” and “Musings.”Thisyear many residents and a familymember participated in ourB’naiMitzvah program, an achievement that electrified ourentire community.

Addressing the spiritual needs of residents is by nomeans limitedto religious services. First, many residents are not Jewish, andsecond, not everyone who is Jewish has a background ofsynagogue attendance.This is why we offer Jewishmeditation,and why I encourage residents to offer the prayers of their hearts,not only those found in prayerbooks.These activities are but asmall part of the picture.The bigger part of my days and weeks is

spent one-on-one, counseling and encouraging our residents,members ofThe Coves, families and staff members, striving tomeet each person where and as they are.

RabbiMarkWieder joined the River Garden team inNovember 2009. He can be reached at 904.288.7850 ormwieder@rivergarden.org

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CNAs Demonstrate Their Skills

River Garden’s Education Department, in collaborationwith the Nursing and Therapy Teams, hosted a CertifiedNursing Assistant Skills Fair in June. The three-dayeducational event for all CNAs was designed todemonstrate proficiency in skills that are critical to caringfor long-term care residents.

The skills fair served to reinforce the high standards of careexpected of River Garden staff and to provide anopportunity for questions. The goal was to ensure thatCNAs have the skills and tools needed to perform theirjobs safely--for the residents and for themselves.

Registered Nurse Managers and Physical Therapists servedas proctors and also role-played as residents as theyobserved, assessed and provided skills coaching as needed.The event helped to identify strengths and weaknesses inthe skill sets of all CNAs.

Despite the serious nature of the fair, there were humorousmoments as well. While staff members posing as residentsrelaxed in their beds, the CNAs made sure they werepositioned safely and comfortably. But one CNA was soproficient in her duties that a nurse actually did fall asleep!

At the end of the fair, everyone agreed that the 2010 CNASkills Fair was a rewarding educational experience thatreinforced competencies, offered individual education, andprovided a greater insight into the resident’s experience.

For more than 64 years, River Garden has been providing thehighest quality care for older people in our community. Oftenthat care extends to the end of life.

River Garden’s End-of-Life care enables families to be engagedin the care of their loved ones who are dying or who have aclinical diagnosis suggesting a poor prognosis. River Garden’sclinical team, under the direction of Drs. Edgar Alvarez andNonette Asistores, is fully capable of managing all aspects ofour residents’ needs when they are nearing the end of life.“This continuation of our already excellent care enables yourloved one to remain within the familiarity of their currentsetting and receive care from caregivers who already know theirneeds,” said a spokesperson.

We believe it is especially important for residents who havelived with us and who have formed relationships with ourcare staff to be able to continue to live in the comfort of theirown “home” here at River Garden. Staff members have beenspecially trained in River Garden’s End-of-Life care. Alsoavailable are the full resources of specialists from theUniversity of Florida College of Medicine as well ascommunity resources. River Garden takes pride in servingthe needs of all residents in order to help them live out theirlife with caring and dignity.

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ages with their world-renownedtheatrical dance troupe anddazzling costume changes. Theywill provide a non-stop eveningof surprises. These enthusiasticentertainers will create a magicaland memorable experience, asguests are encouraged to join inthe celebration.

River Garden is ecstatic to haveJudi Greenhut and Gaye Sager asthis year’s chairs. “This is not thefirst time these fine ladies haveteamed up for River Garden. In1999 they chaired our 7th annualevent, Gala of the Century. We arejust thrilled to have them back,”said Kathy Osterer, Director ofDevelopment. Sager has servedon the Gala committee since itsinception in 1993 while

Greenhut joined in 1998. These ladies bring a wealth ofexperience and, along with their wonderful committee, willensure an evening of elegance and good times.

The Gala is the Foundation’s major annual fundraising eventin support of River Garden’s mission to serve the communitywith caring and excellence. More than 50 percent of RiverGarden’s residents receive Medicaid and the facility must raiseapproximately $1.3 million annually to make up the differencebetween the cost of care and the amount received fromMedicaid. The philanthropic support of caring friends andmembers of the community is essential to the success ofthe Home.

River Garden is proud to announce its partnership withSunTrust Bank as the Gala’s Premier sponsor for the evening.SunTrust’s generous commitment has kick-started the Gala onthe right foot for this monumental year.

“Our mission is to help people and institutions prosper andthat is clearly aligned with the mission of River Garden as itworks to provide quality care for the elderly in ourcommunity,”said David Mann, President and CEO ofSunTrust North Florida. “SunTrust is proud to support RiverGarden and its efforts to improve the lives of so many eachand every day.”

Don’t miss out on the fun. Sponsorship levels range from$1,000 to $20,000. Individual ticket prices begin at $250.For more information or reservations, call Melissa Storch at904.886.8431 or e-mail mstorch@rivergarden.org.

This summer River Garden welcomed Junior VolunteersKevin Asistores, Richard Beckwith, Blakelyn Brown,Stephany Cabrera, Alex Chavez, Dominique Garrett,Sarah Gilliam, Ilan Goldstein, Cindy Herrera, RachelHonig, Isha Kothari, Erica Rozansky, Glenika Walkerand Daniela Zablah.

The Junior Volunteers spent their time visiting withresidents and assisting staff. The teens shared theirtalents and created fun as they helped in a variety of areaswithin the Home, including activity programs, games,and special events. This intergenerational program playsan important role in enriching the lives of residents andproviding valuable life experience for these young leadersof tomorrow.

For information about the River Garden JuniorVolunteer Program, contact Carol McLeod at904.886.8429 or cmcleod@rivergarden.org.

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Following an afternoon of golf, participants enjoyed heavyhors d’oeuvres, drinks and an award presentation.This year,a special presentation was made in loving memory of theHonorable Peter Fryefield. Fryefield’s son,Warren,participated in the tournament and accepted a gift fromattorneys RodneyMargol and Rufus Pennington, who hadchallenged several other local attorneys to help with ourfundraising efforts.

This year's tournament raised more than $85,000 to benefitthe River Garden GeriatricTraining Center and the studentswho graduate into a new, caring profession as CertifiedNursing Assistants. Since the tournament’s inception in1997, more than $700,000 has been raised.

A very special thank you is extended to Co-Chairs MarkLodinger andMichael Price for their leadership anddedication.This marked Price’s 10th year as chair andLodinger’s 14th. River Garden also extends a special thankyou to all sponsors, committee members, volunteers, playersand staff who worked together to make this event a success.

Golf continued from front page 14th Annual River Garden ClassicTo benefit the River Garden Geriatric Training Center

Mark Lodinger and Michael Price ~ Tournament Chairs

Title Sponsor:

Reception Sponsor: Greene-Hazel & Associates, Inc.Putting Green Sponsor: Mac Papers, Inc.

Lunch Sponsor: Robert M. Morgan & Associates, P.A.Participation Gift Sponsor: Ned & Sue Price ~ Ned I. Price, P. A.

Evening Program Sponsor: Promo Depot

Master Sponsors:The DuBow Family Foundation, Inc. • Elise Bear & William D. Pollak Family Charitable

Foundation, Inc. • First Coast Security Solutions, Inc.The Families of Harry, Ben & Karl Frisch In Honor of Tom Hazel

Lender Processing Services • Mark Lodinger & Associates • Ponce de Leon LTC RRGTHE PLAYERS Championship • The Price & Zenick Family

Sysco Food Services ~ Jacksonville

Birdie Sponsor:Dermatology & Laser Center ~ Dr. & Mrs. Fred Eaglstein

Corporate Sponsors:Baptist Health • Borland-Groover Clinic, P.A. • Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes &

Cemeteries • Michael and Jill Weiss ~ ‘In Honor of His Parents’Dr. & Mrs. Larry Wilf

Beverage Cart Sponsors:Nurse On Call • Betty and Michael Sorna • Randy Kammer & Jeff Wollitz

Beer Sponsor: Car Sponsor:Champion Brands Ernie Palmer Toyota

Hole Sponsors:Aetna • Harriet and Ernie Brodsky • Ed Waters & Sons Contracting Co., Inc.

Susan & Ron Elinoff • The Foody Family • Susan & Martin A. Goetz‘In Memory of Bill Goldstein’ With Love from the Goldstein, Maiman & Sever Families

Haven Hospice • John Hancock Financial Network ~The Della Porta AgencyRabbi & Mrs. Joshua B. Lief • LBA Certified Public AccountantsMARCO • MMI Dining Systems • Native Sun Natural FoodsOsterer Construction Company • P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.

‘In Honor of Symme Price’ ~ By Her Five ChildrenJim & Deena Richman • The Howard Roey Family • Mr. & Mrs. David Robbins

Lorry & Paul Rothstein • Minnie Schreiber • The Jacksonville BankThe Parts House • The Tree Amigos Outdoor Services, Inc.

Trane • Urban Flats • Sanford Zimmerman ~ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Thank you all for making this such a successful event!

Mark Lodinger stands with golfer Steve Payne as he displays hispersonalized towel, which was part of his participation gift.

U.S. Trust representatives Veronica Maybury, Renee Peters, StephanieHarriett and Joan Eicher enjoy the beautiful weather.

15th AnnualRiver Garden ClassicMay 5, 2011 • Deerwood Country ClubTournament Chairs: Mark Lodinger and Michael Price

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River Garden’s Annual Entman SeminarRabbi Dayle Friedman - Keynote SpeakerThe final forum in the 2010 River Garden Community ForumSeries, The Entman Seminar, is scheduled for Tuesday,September 21, 2010. The Forum is partially endowed by Drs.Stephen andMark Entman in memory of their parents, Roseand Sidney Entman. Sidney was the founding director of RiverGarden and Rose was very active in the Home and thecommunity. The Community Forum series is sponsored by theRiver Garden Foundation and underwritten by a grant fromBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.

The title of the Entman Seminar is “Spiritual Aspects of Careand Caring.” Keynote speaker will be Rabbi Dayle Friedman, apioneer in the development of a Jewish spiritual vision foraging. A founding member of both the National Association of

Jewish Chaplains and the Forum on Aging, Religion andSpirituality, she has published widely on aging, spiritual careand healing. Rabbi Friedman’s presentation, A Vision ofWholeness, is certain to attract a full-house for this multifacetededucational program.

Part of River Garden’s mission is to enrich the community byserving as a valuable educational resource in geriatric care. Thisis the goal of the community forum series. The forums areopen to the professional and general community at no charge.Lunch and C.E.U.s are also offered at no charge. Pre-registration is required. For more information on RiverGarden’s Community Forum series, please contact CarolMcLeod at cmcleod@rivergarden.org or call 904.886.8429.

For many years, a dedicated group of communityvolunteers have gathered at River Garden each Shabbat andholiday to conduct services with residents. It is a lovelytradition that brings the community into the Home. Asresidents enter the Parker Family Chapel and settle intoservices, their stress eases as long forgotten tunes and prayersflood back into the present. Often joined by family andfriends, residents find warmth and comfort in their RiverGarden congregation. Regular Shabbat services are heldFridays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:15 a.m.

As we approach the New Year, we thank all our volunteersand worshippers who help to make every Shabbat and everyholiday meaningful for our residents. We wish all of you ayear of peace, health and happiness.

We look forward to celebrating the High Holidays withresidents, families and friends. Please join us.

Holiday services are scheduled as follows:

Erev Rosh Hashanah- September 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah- September 9 & 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Erev Yom Kippur- September 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur- September 18 at 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Sukkot- September 23 & 24 at 9:30 a.m.

Shemini Atzeret- September 30 at 9:30 am.

Simchat Torah-October 1 at 9:30 a.m.

River Garden Celebratesthe High Holidays 5771

Each River Garden resident was treated to a bouquet of daises in asmiley face mug on Wednesday, July 21 as part of Teleflora’s 10thannual Make Someone Smile Week. The arrangements were createdand donated by Hagan Ace Florist and Deerwood Florist.

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D/M Ronald ElinoffM/M Richard ElinsonMark S. EllisM/M Morgan T. EllisM/M Joseph E. EllovichColleen ElmoreMarian ElmoreM/M Steven EngelhardtBarbara EngelkesD/M Mark EntmanEpstein & RobbinsM. David EpsteinErnie Palmer ToyotaM/M Neal EssermanCarol EssmanMaryanne S. EvansRuth FaganFarah & Farah, P.A. Attorneysat LawM/M Mark FarrellHenrietta L. FasslerBetty FastenbergJohn S. FeeneyLisa FeldnerD/M Charles FeldsteinM/M Robert J. FendellDr. M. A. FermaglichM/M Alan R. FialkowDr. Miriam T. Finegold PriceFirst Coast SecuritySolutionsM/M Lewis FischerM/M Marvin FishMindy FixelM/M Robert FleetM/M Steve FoodyMary FoorM/M Morris M. FoorLance ForchilliM/M Paul W FraserMarilyn FreedmanM/M Al FreidlinPhyllis FriedFrisch FamilyWarren FryefieldM/M Harold L. GarberM/M Joel GarberStephen GardinerDebra GardnerM/M Jack GaskallaRichard D. GaskallaBonnie GelmanSheldon Gendzier/Estelle KritzSadie S. GersonM/M Sergey GiterM/M Jules GittinM/M Bruce R. GlassmanM/M Gerald GlicksteinM/M Martin R. GlicksteinPaul GlicksteinCecile GoetzM/M Martin A. GoetzM/M Robert J. GoetzBetty GogginsM/M Irwin GoldbergD/M Lawrence S. GoldbergPat GoldbergM/M Ira GoldfieldAlan J. GoldmanHelen Goldman

Nathan D. GoldmanBeverly GoldsteinJanet L. GoldsteinD/M Jeffrey D. GoldsteinM/M Stephen GoldsteinM/M Jeffrey GottliebM/M Mel GottliebD/M Neill R. Graff-RadfordMay GrannJeremy GreenMark M. GreenM/MWesley E. GreenD/M Michael M. GreenburgM/M Edward B. GreeneGreene-Hazel &Associates, Inc.Esther B. GreifM/M Edward J. GrenadierLynda GridleyMary Josephine GriffinDeborah GrosnickCarol GrossM/M Sheldon E. GrossmanJeffrey GroveM/MWilliam GrumanEmilia GuerraM/M Martin L. GutkinWayne GwilliamM/M Albert HaimesFarlen HalikmanM/M Alan HalpernD/M Jesse HalpernHavurah HamishpochaHardage-Gidden ChapelsM. C. Harden, IIIM/M Freddie S. HarkavyKenneth HarrisM/M Thomas HarrisHarvard ManagementCompanyHaven HospiceM/M Robert M. HayflickM/M Curtis L. HazelDiane L. HeacoxHealthcare’s CooperativeCredit UnionLeslie HeldJodi HerbWalt HerndonBernard E. HeymanM/M Rick HikeRabbi Joseph HirschMarilyn S. HirschDeanna HodgesM/M Marshall HodzMichael HoffmanPamela S. Holben-CzarkaWilliam T. HontzD/M Kenneth A. HornHoward & Company, CPAs, PAM/M Michael HowardJohn HowellM/M Chuck HubbuchArthur H. HurwitzM/M Murray M. HusneyLynn HutchinsonRuth ”Auntie” IrvingM/M Paul IsraelJacksonville JewishFederation

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In MemoriamIt is with a heavy heart that River Garden mournsthe passing of Minnie Schreiber. Minnie was thefirst female President of the Home and the RiverGarden Holding Company. She served as a trusteefor both until her passing. She was most recentlyannounced as the 2010 recipient of the prestigious“Joe P. Safer Community Service Award” by theJewish Federation of Jacksonville. Minnie was aremarkable woman and we are a better andstronger community because of her. Minnie’smemory will forever be a blessing to River Garden,our community and to all of us. Minnie is survivedby her nephew Stephen Schreiber; nieces NatalieSondheimer and Judy Taub; many grand-nieces,grand-nephews and cousins; and by her RiverGarden family.

Thanks to you, River Garden continues its Mission of Service to the CommunityContributions Jan. 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010.

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Zina KushnerD/M Dennis J. LaferSylvia LangmanJay LauferBernard H. LaxerMarvin LazarusLBA Certified Public Accountants, P.A.M/M Eric L. LeachJean LebowitzGladys LeckartKristyn LeedekerkenM/M Inman LeffDorothy S. LegumAimee LeonM/M Jerry S. LernerDrs. Jeff & Ilene LevensonM/M George LevinKaren LevinD/M Ronald H. LevinM/M David LevineSally LevineM/M Michael LevinsonLillie Ray LevyBill LewisPhyllis LewisM/M Marvin ShermanD/M Barry LibinIdella LichterRabbi/M Joshua B. LiefM/M John M. LinxwilerDr. Leonard J. LipkinM/M Thomas LiPumaM/M Michael LissnerMary LloydMark L. LodingerM/M Seymour LodingerM/M Gene LongM/M Robert A. LossLPSRabbi/M Jonathan LublinerRabbi Jonathan LublinerDiscretionary FundJ. Curtis HyersD/M Robert LufranoM/M Raymond G. LukasDeborah K. LumpkinsBetty E. LustigM/M James P. LydaTammy LytleMac Papers, Inc.Pearl MackM/M Michael I. MaguireM/M Leonard MaimanLester L MakofkaJean ManguLewis I. ManiloveRebecca Manjon

MARCOMargol & Pennington, P.A.M/M Bennie MargolM/M Lonnie MargolMark Lodinger and AssociatesD/M Alan Roy MarksD/M Bernard MarksM/M Jeff MarksKathy MarksM/M Adam MarmelsteinDarlene MartinDebra J. MartinezD/M Michael F. MassVeronica MayburyJeanette MayoHilda MazoLeslie McCaffertyM/M Robert T. McCownM/M David McEwenDana A. McIntoshCarol McLeodM/M Stephen D. MeinsteinM/M Lewis I. MeiselLillian MeizlikRosalind MelkerM/M Jack MelnikoffGail S. MeltzerRabbi/M Eli MenagedM/MWilliam L. MetzMichael MilkeyM/M Skip MillerPatricia MillerVivian Eff MillerM/M Alan S. MizrahiM/M Charles MizrahiD/M Edward MizrahiMMI Dining SystemsM/MWilliam MonteithRobertM.Morgan & Associates, P.A.M/M Robert MorganM/M Jeffery B. MorrisSonya MorrisM/M Jerry MorrowRobin A. MoskovitzM/M Paul MuhlbauerHon./M Bernard NachmanLee NathansonLouis NathansonYvette M. NealM/M Christopher NeidhardtConnie NemethMelvin NewmanSherrie L. NicoletM/M Robert NiedNurse on CallOffice of the SheriffDawson N. OppenheimerM/M A. Vernon O’QuinnM/M Kenneth A. OrganesD/M Lawrence OrtBecky O’SheaOsterer Construction Co., Inc.M/M Morrie H. OstererElaine OverstreetSteve PajcicM/M Elliott PalevskyRay PalevskySue B. PalmerBernadeth PalompoIrene PaltrowitzM/M Larry PaltrowitzM/M Nitin Parekh

Barbara ParkerM/M Jeffrey ParkerMarie W. ParkerM/M Herman PaulLydia M. PayneMary E. PerryM/M Tom PetersonPGA Tour Charitable GivingPGA Tour, Inc.Rebecca PhillipsM/M Tony PierceEstelle PinkRobert J. PitocchelliM/M Allen Jay PlotkinM/M Herbert PlotkinAlysa PolkesFlorence PollackM/M Meyer PollackM/M Lewis B. Pollak, Sr.M/M Ronald L. PollockVladimir PolonskyPonce De Leon Risk RetentionGroup, Inc/UniterPhyllis B. PortnoyJane P. PotterMary A. PowersAnne PresserM/M Neil PresserGig PressmanJack Price/D. Miriam Finegold-PriceMichael PricePrice-Zenick FamiliesM/M Ned I PriceIra B. Price, P.A.Rochelle ProctorPromo DepotRev./M Alec PueschelM/M Leonard RabinM/M Jerry E. RademanCarmina RafaelRobert ReadMarcia RectorWilliam & Joan Rein FamilyFoundationM/M Irving ReinerRetirement Resources, Inc.Roland S. RichardsonJames/Dr. Deena RichmanM/MWilliam C. RichmondMyrna H. RiesM/M Fred RingelRiver Garden AuxiliaryDarrell RobertsM/M Norman RobertsM/M David RobbinsM/M Leon I. RobinsHon./M Mathew RobinsHoward C. RoeyJanet M. RogersD/M Chaim RogozinskiHon./M Charles D. RomoD/M Howard N. RoseHannah RosenbergSanford M. RosenblattStacia RosenblumSandra RosenfieldJudith RosenkranzD/M Alexander RosinM/M Martin RothbergDorothy RothenbergM/M Herbert RothsteinD/M Mitchell Rothstein

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MemorialsPlease remember River Garden when you would like to honor or memorialize yourloved ones. River Garden is extremely grateful for these remembrances. Donationsshould be sent to:

Development DepartmentRiver Garden Hebrew Home

11401 Old Saint Augustine RoadJacksonville, Florida 32258

Donations can also be made on our website: www.rivergarden.org

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M/M Leon E. SilkeSharon SilverSilversolutions, Inc.M/M Bernard L. SimmsLila SimonsM/M H.C. SimsD/M Sheldon SingalLouise SingerM/M Bill SlateArlene SmithM/M Bruce A. SmithLauri-Ellen SmithSharon Gold SmithWilson L. SmithM/M Stuart SobelPhyllis Renee SoforenkoM/M Stephen P. SolimineD/M Michael L. SollowayM/M Andy SolomonLeah H. SolomonM/M Robert L. SolomonLori SommersJo Ann SondheimerD/M Steven J. SondheimerMichael J. SornaD/M Michael J. Sorna, Jr.Geraldine M. SoudM/M Joe SpenglerM/M Lewis F. SpitzerD/M Alan SpiwakMyrna SpiwakWayne B. SpiwakSpohrer & Dodd, P.A.M/M Marty Robert StangoD/M Mandell D. StearmanStein Mart, Inc.M/M David SteinRuth SteinM/M Howard SteinruckStellar FoundationSandra StephensonHerb StofskyDr. Lisa A. StolzenbergD/M Douglas StorchM/M Herbert F. StorchD/M Richard M. StrombergMarcia StrommerStronghaven, Inc.Abe W. SuraskyD/M Saul SussmanSysco Food Services-JacksonvilleJeanette O. TabakMarcia C. TabakM/M Alan TaffetM/M Ben TalpalarM/M Murray TandetTanner and Bishop, P.A.Marilyn TanneyM/M Louis J. Taratoot

M/M David TaubM/M Henry TaubPaige TaylorSandra TaylorM/MWilliam J. TaylorSuzanne T. TedeschiM/M David L. TeichertTerrell, Hogan, Ellis & Yegelwel, P.A.Shirley ThackerThe Jacksonville BankThe Law Office of Robert Shafer& Associates, P.A.The Parts HouseThe PLAYERS ChampionshipM/M John R. ThomasBetsy ThorneJorge TinanaM/M P. Y. TomberlinToshiba American MedicalSystems, Inc.M/M Edmond TourignyTraneTree Amigos Outdoor ServicesM/M Fred TrombergM/M James TschamberM/M Michael S. TuckmanCarol TurbowGeraldine Levine TurbowM/M Kevin M. TwomeyM/M Michael D. TysonGilda UllmanKim UmsteadDavid ValentineNina G. Van NortwickNina Van SkikeM/MW. Ashley VerlanderM/M Ray VermillionM/M Harry VerstandigD/M Preston WaddingtonBetty E. WadeM/M AbrahamWadlerM/M Sumner WaitzM/M Daniel WaldnerKelli A. WalkerM/M Roland WalkerM/M Bill WallMarilyn M. Wallen

M/M Bernard WallerWallis FoundationAnn M. WalterM/M Eugene Walter, Jr.Steven WarfieldM/M Bradford S. WayCheryl WeidnerEdward L. WeinbergJean M. WeinbergPeter WeinbergSara WeinerM/M Al WeinsteinM/M Irvin M. WeinsteinRay A. WeinsteinRenee WeinsteinAlan WeintraubM/M Fred WeissM/M Martin WeissD/M Michael WeissRobin WestM/M Stephen WhitfieldWickets of SawgrassRabbi Mark WiederD/M Larry H. WilfD/M Albert H. Wilkinson, Jr.Don WilkinsonM/M Skip WillbachAnne WilsonD/M George R. WilsonD/M Bruce R. WittenM/M Kenneth Peter WolenRoslyn WolfM/M Albert WolfsonM/M Howard WolpinM/M Frank WoodardRuth S. Workman-GottfriedElaine S. WrightM/M Evan J. YegelwelD/M Lawrence YestonFrances YoungRosalie YoungM/M Raymond ZagerLarry/Dr. Susan ZenickSandy Zimmerman-Morgan StanleySmith BarneyM/M Sheldon Zimmerman

Yahrzeit PlaquesDid your loved one reside at River Garden? Would you like tohonor their memory? Yahrzeit plaques are available for purchasein the Parker Chapel at River Garden for $500. Each year on theanniversary of your loved one’s death and on the dates of Yizkor,the light will be lit and Kaddish recited.

Contact Kathy Osterer at 904.886.8430 orkosterer@rivergarden.org for details.

WITH DEEPEST APPRECIATION

Thank you to the River Garden Auxiliary for donating$45,000 to the Home in 2009. River Garden is proud tobe a Beneficiary Agency of the Jacksonville JewishFederation. We are grateful for a pledge of $187,450from the 2010-2011 campaign. River Garden accepts,with appreciation, a grant of $3,560 from the RubyDiamond Foundation of Tallahassee, Florida.

Create Your Jewish LegacyCall 904.260.1818 or 904.394.0720 for details.

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Staff member Tina Tadros and resident ArlineLeckart share a big hug.

Lillian Koegler enjoys a manicure on Spa Day byActivities Director Vanessa Warner.

Coves resident Lew Meisel sells Tombola tickets onAnniversary Day with May Grann and Eleanor Sapolsky.

Leah Solomon tries for a hole-in-one on theMark Lodinger Putting Green.

Thelma Schneider enjoys an afternoon game ofbingo in the Cohen Auditorium.