Neighborly News September 2020

From the Desk - Alaina Lynch, Recreation Director September marks six months since the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed

protocols of nursing facilities nationwide. Visitor restrictions, communal dining

and gathering limitations, social distancing, and facial covering requirements

have changed the daily experience for each of us. Recreation has had to scale

back on group programming and do our best to focus on meeting the needs of

each resident individually. Since the restriction of visitors, Recreation has prioritized keeping you

connected with loved ones through any the following methods:

1. Video chat appointments are available at https://volunteersignup.org/RAXWK .

2. A free heartfelt note and picture can be sent at www.HappyGram.org.

3. Longer messages or pictures can be sent to activities2@goodneighborsociety.org.

Grants were secured to improve wi-fi in resident halls and to purchase electronic devices for video

calls. In addition to helping you stay in touch, we have ensured residents have all necessary materials

to enjoy individual leisure activity. The Perk Daily and library books are also provided. Small group

programming and Restorative Strengthening are available weekly. Manicures and bingo alternate

weekly. There will also be a few surprises included in each monthly activity calendar.

While the positivity rate in Delaware County continues to be monitored in order to move to the next

phase of reopening, we will continue to help you feel connected to the community and your loved

ones while striving for new and creative ways to engage with each and every resident. You and your

story matter to us.

Just don't give up trying to do what

you really want to do. Where there is

love and inspiration, I don't think you

can go wrong. - Ella Fitzgerald

Community information available on Spectrio SHARE 1. Download “Spectrio SHARE” from App Store 2. Click “Use Community PIN” Good Neighbor Home = 1963 The Meadows Assisted Living = 2000 Marietta’s Place = 2011 3. Stay informed of daily menus, activities, birthdays, and more!

Resident Profile - Jackie Traut Our highlighted resident for September is Jackie Traut. Jackie was born on November 16, 1924, in southwestern Iowa’s Ringgold County, where she was raised. She spent much of her childhood with her grandparents helping out around the grocery store they owned.

Jackie graduated from the local public high school in Kellerton and went on to complete CNA training at the community college in Fort Dodge. She had to take a 350–question test at the end of her training, which she thought she would never get through. Jackie passed the test

and only missed three questions! She then worked at the Pocahontas Community Hospital as a CNA and Ward Clerk. Jackie was also a teacher and a cook at Maquoketa Valley Schools.

Jackie married her husband, Charlie Weatherwax (dec.) on May 15, 1941. Jackie enjoyed chaperoning as Charlie

coached high school girls’ basketball teams to the state tournament numerous times. They also enjoyed going camping all around Iowa. Their children are Charles Weatherwax of Spirit Lake, JoAnn Francis of Pocahontas, Terry Weatherwax of Dyersville, and Dave Weatherwax of Delhi.

Jackie married Ed Traut on July 5, 1996, becoming step-mother to Judy and Janice (dec.). Jackie also loved knitting and crocheting, making blankets for each of her children and grandchildren for graduation gifts. Jackie adores her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bingo is another favorite pastime of hers. Congratulations, Jackie!

New Residents Verlon Huston Dorothy Roling

Bruce Hamlett John Lincoln

Rose Ann Lyness

New Employees Alleessa Reed Alex Thomas

Brady Tubandt

Wishing you the best Shirley Brimeyer Tim Tutton

Always in our hearts Wanda Hentges Merietta Flynn

Good Neighbor Home 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting The Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set to be held in the commons area of the Good

Neighbor Home (in-between the dining rooms) on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. We will have Christmas caroling and holiday treats as we count down to the actual Christmas tree lighting.

Good Neighbor Society families and staff are encouraged to bring a non-breakable ornament to the Good Neighbor Home anytime from November 2 up until 7:00 p.m. on December 2 to help make the Christmas tree look festive.

Please have your ornament labeled with your name and contact information if you wish to have it returned after January 15, 2021. Ornaments that are not labeled will be retained and used again in 2021 for the Third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

If you have questions please contact Kristi Smith, Social Worker or Steve Werner, Operations Director.

Anniversaries Birthdays 02 Angie Dittrick 04 Joann Brandenburg - 12 Yrs Emily Schmidt

Baily Fredericksen-1 Yr Vicky Witte Julie Porter - 1 Yr

05 Garney Hook 06 Ruth Finnell - 13 Yrs Shirley Lighty 07 Art Kronlage 08 Delores Timmer 09 Trisia Lahr - 10 Yrs Marv Gudenkauf 10 Verlon Huston 12 Michelle Letts - 4 Yrs Beverly Fannon

Cassandra Westhoff - 3 Yrs Kyle McGrane 13 Madalynn Burke

Brittney Scherbring 15 Dottie Helmrich

Alaina Lynch 16 Tiffany Smith 17 Judy Bush - 6 Yrs

Tracy Knipper - 6 Yrs

Alyssa Langel - 1 Yr 19 Max Wolfgram 20 Ron Struble 22 Cathy Duggan - 14 Yrs

Robin Franks - 5 Yrs

23 Marlene Chapman

24 Connie Happel Shai Schuldt

25 Amanda Hansen - 2 Yrs Brooke Wilson Sandi Parello - 20 Yrs

26 Hannah Elledge

27 Connie Happel - 19 Yrs 28 Jessica Baker - 3 Yrs 29 Carol Raithel 30 Bill Russ

Madelin Medberry

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p. Ice Cream Social-Distanced

Sunday, August 9 we were unable to invite the community in for our annual Ice Cream Social due to visitor restrictions, however we made the best of it and Recreation served ice cream sundaes and provided a socially distanced sing-along event. It was enjoyed by all!

Neighborhood Good Neighbor Marietta’s The Executive Board Villas Home Place Meadows Board Members (563) 927-3907 (563) 927-3907 (563) 927-1490 (563) 927-6467 Diane Hammell Lorene Snyder

Neighbor Dr McCarren Dr Neighbor Dr McCarren Dr Pat Doyle Chris Mundy Denise Bishop Jack Klaus

Rachel York Jan Messer

Terry Rauch Providing compassionate Christian care to those we serve since 1963.

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Employee Recognition - Tiffany Olson Tiffany Olson has been selected as the September Employee of the Month. Tiffany is always seen with a smile and a tremendous amount of spunk. She takes pride in extra assignments and challenges to ensure things are easier for her team and

residents. Tiffany is passionate about helping others and making them smile. Thank you Tiffany for your dedication and contagious personality!

Announcing Amber Andrews, Director of Nursing We are excited to announce Amber Andrews BSN, RN as Director of Nursing.

Amber has grown with the organization since August of 2007. With 13 years of

experience in various roles in long term care, she will continue to lead the

organization to new heights and opportunities. Amber is known for her expertise

in educating team members on proper procedures and protocols, serving as the

facility’s Infection Preventionist while being an amazing teacher and resource for

CPR and CNA classes. Besides these key areas, Amber has pitched in wherever needed and

completed each job responsibility with ease and confidence.

Amber is a resident of Manchester and loves to spend time with her family. Her two kids are her world,

and they can often be found on bike rides or just enjoying the simple things in life. Amber and her

family are 100% givers and will lend a hand to anyone in need. Amber’s overall sense of integrity and

incredible dedication are commendable.

We are excited for Amber to start this new journey with Good Neighbor Society. Please help us

congratulate her as she begins this new position!

General Election All Good Neighbor Society residents and tenants will be given the opportunity to vote by absentee ballot in the general election in November. Recreation staff will assist them with the absentee ballot request and the voting process.