May/June 2012

Inside this issue:

From the Chaplain 2

Auxiliary Donation 3

Frey Chef Honored 4

Report from Dietary 5

Variety Program 6

Resident Birthdays 7

Strawberry Festival 8

Frey Welcomes

New Executive Director

Last month Frey Village welcomed Brenda Blough, our

new Executive Director. Brenda, who comes to us from

Pittsburgh, received her Bachelor of Science degree

from Slippery Rock University and her master’s in

Health Care Administration from the University of

Phoenix. She is also a licensed Nursing Home

Administrator, Personal Care Home Administrator, and

a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP).

Brenda has an extensive Continuing Care Retirement

Community background and has experience in both

Personal Care and Health Care, activities, admissions,

and also as an Assistant Administrator for Independent

Living and Personal Care. She was involved in the

development of a sales department in a startup

retirement community in Virginia before taking her

talents to Pittsburgh, where she again worked in sales

for a startup CCRC, evolving into the role of Director of

Residential Services and then as Director of Community

Operations.

With her various roles in these communities, it was vital

that Brenda work closely with residents and staff on

diverse committees and task forces. Establishing sound relationships with those she

serves is at the forefront for the challenges that will face everyone here at Frey

during the upcoming expansion project.

Brenda says, “I am honored to have been selected to serve as the Executive Director

for Frey Village. I am excited to work with the employees to continue the tradition

of exceptional service, and I look forward to meeting the residents, families, and

friends of Frey in upcoming weeks.”

May/June 2012

Brenda Blough, Executive Director

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From the Chaplain’s Desk

Many years ago when I was in seminary, a classmate of mine and I would shoot a few

games of pool on occasion using the billiard table that was then located in the basement

of the library. And I remember that when my friend sank the eight ball and won the game

(which was far more frequently than I did), he would often exclaim in the manner of a

sportscaster, “It’s all over but the shouting!”

Well, here’s a question: What do you do when even the shouting is over? It would

appear from the Gospel of John that the disciples faced that question in relation to the

resurrection of Jesus. Let me set the scene: The wondrous revelation that Jesus had been

raised from the dead had been made to them. They had beheld the Lord themselves

according to John on the evening of Easter and then a week later. But after that—as the

story continues to unfold in John 21—it would seem that they were at somewhat of a

loss. This is not explicitly stated in the Gospel, but such an interpretation makes a lot of

sense. Something momentous had occurred in their lives; this they knew. But what it

really meant may have still escaped them. And so, they return to something more

familiar. Peter says, “I’m going fishing,” and a number of the other disciples go with

him. Back to the familiar, the well-known, the ordinary.

But Peter and the other disciples were to find that life would never be quite the same

again. In the midst of the ordinary, they encounter the extraordinary. The text of John 21

tells us that they fished all night on the Sea of Tiberias (a.k.a. the Sea of Galilee). Night

time was usually the best time to catch fish there. But it wasn’t this time. They had no

luck.

As the dawn breaks, they see a man on the shore. Perhaps the mist or the distance from

the shore prevented them from recognizing him right away. The man shouts, “Lads, have

you caught any fish?” “No,” they yell back. “Try the right side of the boat and you’ll find

some.” Whatever their thoughts about listening to a landsman’s advice, they decide to

follow it…and their net is filled to capacity! Then one of the disciples realizes who is on

the shore and tells the rest excitedly, “It is the Lord!” In response, Peter excitedly jumps

into the water and swims to shore to greet the risen Christ once again. And he is followed

shortly after by the rest who come in by boat and are treated by their Lord to breakfast on

the beach. Amidst the ordinary, they encountered the extraordinary.

And that says something to us too. For, it reminds us that the risen Christ comes to us

right where we are. He doesn’t just come on festival days like Easter Sunday or just

when we’re at worship, but also within our ordinary, everyday lives to renew us with the

joy of his presence.

How often we have felt that presence, even though we may not have always recognized it

right away! Perhaps in the midst of anger you remembered that Christ is risen and

therefore chose to forgive. Perhaps in the midst of grief over a loss you remembered

Christ is risen and received an unexpected measure of comfort. Perhaps in the midst of

turmoil from the pressures of daily life you remembered that Christ is risen and were

upheld by a sense of serenity and well-being. Perhaps in a time of well-being you

remembered that Christ is risen and it made you feel even better. (Continued on page 4)

Pastor Art Sonnenberg Frey Village

Chaplain

All services begin at 3

p.m. unless otherwise

noted

Sunday Service

Schedule

May 6 Rev. Arthur F. Sonnenberg

Chaplain at Frey Village

May 13 Rev. Donald Potter

The Presbyterian Congregation

Middletown

May 20 Rev. Kathleen Baker

Good Shepherd Lutheran

Church

Harrisburg

May 27 Rev. James Dawes

Retired United Methodist

Pastor

Hummelstown

June 3 Rev. Arthur F. Sonnenberg

Chaplain at Frey Village

June 10 To be arranged

June 17 To be arranged

June 24 Rev. Harold Fox

Trinity Lutheran Church

Steelton

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Congratulations, Aaron! Aaron Willison, who worked in the Activities department at Frey Village

for nearly two years, decided to join the Marines when he finished high

school. In March, Aaron graduated from Marine boot camp at Parris Is-

land and became a Private in the United States Marine Corp. Aaron will

now report to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for 10 weeks of infantry

and job training before he receives his first assignment.

After graduation, Aaron dropped by to visit the residents at Frey Village

and talk about some of his boot camp experiences such as only having

three minutes to eat meals, being bitten by sand fleas (and not being al-

lowed to scratch the bites!), getting up between 3 and 4 a.m., being be-

rated by drill instructors, climbing 100-foot towers, experiencing a gas

chamber, and practicing marching drills—which Aaron demonstrated for

the residents. Overall, Aaron said that he appreciated his experience and

is excited about what the future may hold.

Aaron did have some advice for others who may attend

any type of military boot camp in the future: “If you live

lunch to lunch and night to night you will be fine, it’s

when you count the days that you fail yourself.”

Thank you, Aaron, for your service to our country!

Aaron Willison, former activities

staff, currently serving

in the Marines.

Auxiliary Gives the Gift of Wii The Nursing Care Center (NCC) residents of Frey

Village would like to thank the Auxiliary for

providing them with a Wii gaming system! NCC

resident Phyllis Spyker said, “I cannot say enough

about it. I play every chance I get, and enjoy it

immensely! It is a

wonderful thing,

and I hope that

others enjoy it as

well. Thank you,

Auxiliary!” Some

of the residents

meet on a weekly

basis to play their

game of choice—

bowling!

Resident Loretta Amspacher (above) bowls three

consecutive strikes!

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Frey Village would like to thank...

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lemoyne PA for hosting the May Residents Birthday Party

Shellsville Lutheran Church, Shellsville PA for hosting the June Residents Birthday Party

— and —

Frey Village Chef Honored

Chef Joel Dincher was nominated to Master Works,

which was held at the Culinary Institute of America

(CIA) in San Antonio, Texas, from March 11-16. He

spent the week competing against other chefs in

Morrison from across the country. He worked on up-

and-coming food trends and shared ideas with the

other chefs. Morrison also brought in corporate chefs

from Hormel, McCormick, and Unilever. It was a

great experience for Joel. He learned a lot and also

got to work with Steve Jilleba, one of the Certified

Master Chefs in the world.

(continued from page 2)

These are just some of the ways that Christ makes himself known

to us in the midst of daily life. And when he does, we receive an

abundance of his grace.

And fortunately, we are made aware of that presence again and

again. Our Lord knew that we cannot be sustained on the basis of

only one experience of him, no matter how dramatic. Besides that,

he desires us to have an on-going relationship with him, a relation-

ship where we abide in him. So he continues to make himself avail-

able to us many times as we hear his word, as we partake of his

Supper, in prayer, through the counsel and consolation of others,

and through the still small voice of his Spirit which convinces us

that he is, indeed, our risen Lord and that he has all things in his hands.

What stirring news! Even on those days when the shouting seems to be over, it is good to know that Christ is with us and

all is well!—Blessings, Pastor Art Sonnenberg

Chef Joel’s

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roasted pepper

frittata with lime

avocado mousse

and roasted

vegetable

escebeche.

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Staff Birthdays

May

1 Nicole Boyer

1 Rene Nguende

3 Jennifer Cotto

3 Kyle Frank

5 Carolyn Hammaker

10 Debra Viola

11 Dennis Ranck

11 Tracy Rouscher

12 Corinna Dickinson

12 Anita Hoover

14 Paula Walters

15 Jacqueline Sinkler

19 Leslie Briggs

20 Bethany Guevara

23 Ashley Bashore

23 Michael Nagy

24 Tonya Gebhard

29 Tanise Copeland

29 Stephanie Miller

31 Melissa

Vanderwyst

June 4 Courtney

Hippensteel

4 Debralyn Zuchak

13 Judy Bragunier

13 Carrie Evans

14 Melinda Dodson

15 Aletha Ehman

15 Deborah Frasa

17 Kimberly Hetrick

25 Lauren Edgell

25 Tahaka Lundy

25 Beth Newton

28 Miluzca Trussillo

May-June Variety Programs

May 1 — Chuck Yocum

May 8 — Mystery Tunes w/RJS

May 15 — Randy Miller

May 22 — Ruth Dodson

May 29 — Esther Long

June 5 — Sharae Homick

June 12 — The Sentimentalists

June 19 — Janet Hilsher

June 26 — Bill, the Tune Weaver

Happy

Birthday!

Hats Off to Mom

Mother’s Day is a great time

to honor all of the Mothers of

the world—past and present.

The Nursing Activities

Department will host a

unique program called “Hats

Off to Mom,” which is a fun,

light-hearted tribute to

mothers. Utilizing jokes,

music, crazy props, and

more, this program will be

held in the Chapel at Frey

Village on Tuesday, May 8,

at 6:30 p.m. Every son,

daughter, or grandchild that

would like to spend an

evening with mom or

grandma is invited to attend!

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Resident Birthdays

May 01 Rita DuVall

02 Eunice Anderson

02 Ethel Tonkin

03 Catherine Matjasic

03 Phyllis Spyker

04 Marjorie Ziegler

05 Grace Smink

08 Anne Richter

10 Mary Dorsheimer

12 Mary Benkovic

14 Mary Keefer

18 Phyllis Poltrock

26 Rita Slusser

27 Susan Stallsmith

28 Emilia Hutchinson

29 George Wasdovich

30 Helen Scheib

30 Harold Thomas

31 Marie Matter

June 02 Catherine Zeiders

04 Hulda Einhorn

05 Rose M. White

07 Samuel Carrera

08 Donald Broucht

08 Margarethe Haibach

08 Dorothy Ribando

05 Ruth Wagner

09 Linda Spicer

10 Wendy Grassi

11 Beatrice Mary Myers

12 Eleanore Green

15 Elenore Barnhart

15 Anne Mecca

16 Virginia Ragot

17 Marie Holtzman

17 Paul Olsavsky

17 Robert Rhen

21 Allen Kester

23 Doris Koppenhaver

25 Marian Haller

27 Peter Danella

27 Dorothy Sterner

29 Dorothy Lorenz

FV Hosts Annual Egg Hunt

Frey Village hosted its 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt at the end of March. The

hunt featured a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, and live music.

In preparation

of the event,

Frey Village

residents stuffed

over 1,000 eggs

with candy and

prize slips.

Also, some of

the residents

were “Official

Egg Layers”

and took

responsibility

for hiding eggs

in the

Courtyard.

Children and

grandchildren of staff, residents, and

the community enjoyed the hunt and

the delicious candy found in the eggs!

Julie Craft, Frey

Village Nursing Home

Administrator (left),

poses with her son,

Max, and the Easter

Bunny at Frey’s annual

Easter Egg Hunt.

Morrison supplied

coffee, sticky buns, and

the Easter Bunny!

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The Frey Village Auxiliary invites you to the annual

Saturday, June 2, from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. Sample our fresh strawberry tarts, delicious sticky buns, pork barbecue,

hotdogs, baked goods, and much, much more!

Spend the day browsing through our bargain-priced White Elephant items,

jewelry, and used books. Perk up your home with

new décor and crafts, add spice to your meals

with gourmet foods, or bid on an assortment of

Silent Auction items on display. All purchases

will benefit the residents of Frey Village.

Donations and vendor table reservations

are still being accepted.

Strawberry Festival