The Masonic Messenger
The Masonic Messenger
Iowa
Greetings from Cris
Independent Living
Rehabilitative Care
Long-term Care Respite Care
Hospice Care
Memory Care
Iowa Masonic has been committed to meeting the needs of
residents in the Bettendorf and surrounding communities for 90
years.
We continue to provide the expertise, compassion, and commitment
our residents and families have come to expect and deserve.
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Happy New Year!
Throughout 2017, I had been talking with you about all the new
changes in our regulations and how we were busy trying to prepare
ourselves to be in compliance with the new expectations and
processes. Well, we were given the gift of our annual
inspection over the Christmas holiday!
I am happy to report that once again, Iowa Masonic had a great
inspection! We had just two minor concerns brought to our
attention. Both of these concerns were corrected before the
surveyors even left the building. We should all be proud of
this outcome as there was a lot of preparation leading up to
it.
I would personally like to thank everyone for their role in
having this successful survey. Thank you to the staff for
showing Iowa Masonic hospitality as you always do, thank you to our
family members that provided feedback to the survey team when they
were here, and thank you to our residents for your honest and
genuine feedback you supplied to the team. It takes all these
components to come together to help make this successful.
Now, we can start planning for more changes in 2018!
Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead.
Wear your Flannel Shirt
Friday January 12th !
Monica’s Music 3rd at 1:30 & 20th 12:00
Birthday Party 9th at 1:30
Lewis’s Music 10th at 1:30
Ann’s Place Family Party 13th at 2:00
Fat Cat Music 17th at 6:15
Tom’s Music 19th at 1:30
Shopping Trip 22nd at 1:30
Kent’s Music & Happy Hour 26th at 1:30
Royal Rubies 30th at 1:30
Men’s Social 31st at 1:30
January Special Activities at Iowa Masonic
10 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions
1) Spend more time with family & friends
2) Exercise
3) Enjoy life more
4) Help others – do something meaningful
5) Eat healthy
6) Manage stress better
7) Improve relationships
8) Stop procrastinating
9) Set aside time for myself
10) Get organized
January Dates
New Year’s Day 1st. 2018 begins.
Elvis Presley Birthday 8th. He would be 83 today!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15th, commemorating his birthday
& life as a national leader of the civil rights movement in the
1960s.
Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in Keokuk, Iowa 20th - 21st.
National Compliment Day 24th
10 Creative New Year’s Resolutions
1) Make a new friend every month
2) Break a personal record
3) Get your photo taken in 5 interesting places
4) Learn something you never learned as a child
5) Make or try a new food every month
6) Start a new tradition
7) Do something nice for others every day
8) Fall in love with life
9) Develop a good relationship with your body
10) Make the usual unusual
With Gratitude
Thank you to all our generous friends in the community who
shared their time and talents with our residents this Christmas
season. Our residents are truly grateful for all your blessings of
music, gifts, and visits! While it is impossible to thank every
person who made a difference this holiday season, we would like to
thank a few, in the hopes we are not forgetting anyone! The
incredible choirs from Pleasant Valley High School, Cub Scout Pack
#129 with Realff Ottesen caroling & handmade ornaments,
carolers from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Church, Omicron Omega
Sorority Chapter #7470 church for adopting residents &
purchasing Christmas gifts, our friends at the Salvation Army for
their donation of new lap-robes and footies, Davenport Chapter #178
Order of the Eastern Star for Christmas & birthday cards, &
to our beautician Jenna for her gifts for all of the residents.
THANK YOU also to Mr. & Mrs. Claus for visiting us, and to
their secret elves who personally selected a special gift for every
resident! And last but not least, we would like to thank our
families for their kindnesses, Christmas cards, expressions of
gratitude & holiday goodies you have shared with us. It is our
privilege and honor to care for your loved ones
at Iowa Masonic
Mario Echols, 2nd shift CNA
Activity Professionals Week 21st -27th
Chris Stickfort – 10 years
Geri Hasselman – 20 years
Misty Overfield – 5 ½ years
Maintenance Day January 17th
Dave Overfield – 6 ½ years
Dennis Glew – 4 years
Mike Trudell – 7 ½ years
Congratulations
Congratulations to the December Employee of the Month, Dayna
Lovell! Employees of the month receive a $25 gift-card, & a 10
meal punch pass for meals at Iowa Masonic. Congratulations!
Tips to Stay Safe on your Feet this Winter*
Independent Living at Masonic Village
· Focus on Footwear. Rubber or neoprene soles, with plenty of
tread, provide better traction on snow & ice than either
leather or plastic soles.
· Careful with Cars. Many falls occur when exiting or entering
vehicles. Always make sure footing is clear when getting out of
cars.
· Beware of Black Ice. Stay on dry pathways or ones that have
been treated with sand or salt.
· Shovel Safely. (or not at all!) First, clear a level pathway
to stand on to keep balance. Take numerous breaks and check heart
rate and stress level while shoveling.
· Make winter safety a priority. Avoid rushing and allow extra
time to reach your destination safely. Avoid shortcuts through snow
or icy areas.
* REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM CREATIVE FORECASTING, a monthly
publication for Activity Professionals*
Happy Birthday To You
Inez 7th
Muriel 12th
Don M. 17th
Shirley 28th
Villas Available!
Masonic Village currently only has 2 openings left! Remember,
current Masonic Village residents who refer new tenants are
eligible for a referral bonus! Ask Amy for details.
Village Outings
Remember, if you are unable to ride the bus for any reason
(motion sickness, medical appointment, etc.) on outings, you are
always welcome to drive yourself & meet us at our destination.
Talk to Amy if you have any questions!
January Village Activities
Movie “Greater” & Popcorn 3rd at 1:15
Treehouse Pub Luncheon 9th at 11:30
MVA Meeting & Birthday Party 12th at 1:00
Coffee Social 17th at 10:30
Harlans Dinner 24th at 4:30
Happy ½ Hour 4:15 & 5:00 Catered Dinner 31st
Vino VanGogh Painting Party TBD
Masonic Trivia
The William Bettendorf Mansion was built in 1909 & 1910. Mr.
Bettendorf had great hopes for his mansion, desiring it to be the
most magnificent home in the Quad Cities. He dreamed of
entertaining the presidents of the New York Railroad, the Rock
Island and Milwaukee Railroads there, intending to impress them and
ultimately sell railroad cars to them!
Funnybone
“Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath, for
the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong to me.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
As part of our commitment to excellence & providing the
highest possible standard of care for each resident, Iowa Masonic
has several committees that meet regularly to meet and exceed our
set standard. We are dedicated to being the provider of choice in
the Bettendorf and surrounding communities. QAPI, Employee Council,
Health & Wellness, Safety & Infection Control, Quality
Improvement, Leadership Team, Medicare Team, and our Clinical Care
Plan Team are a few of those committees to name just a few. We are
truly a team at Iowa Masonic, an interdisciplinary team from all
departments, working together to uphold our core values of
compassion, commitment, and community.
St. Ambrose Students Make an impact onMusic & Memory
Program
Students from St. Ambrose University’s Speech Language Pathology
Graduate Program and the Activity Staff at Iowa Masonic have teamed
up together to continue momentum and progress on our Music &
Memory Program! During their fall semester, 7 students spent one on
one time with 13 residents, creating personalized playlists and
loading iPods for residents. We are truly grateful for their help
and look forward to future collaborations with the students.
If you know of a group who would like to volunteer, this is a
great way to make a big impact in just a short time! Our residents
love the interaction, are personally impacted and are grateful to
have their personal music playlists at their fingertips. Our
volunteers are rewarded with knowing they have made a difference in
the lives of others. Contact Chris Stickfort for more
information.
IN THE KNOW
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Newsletters
Printed paper copies of The Masonic Messenger are available at
the front desk at any time. You may also refer to our website for
the most recent newsletter, or you may contact Amy Wiyrick at
[email protected] to request a copy be emailed to you.
On The Lookout
Our Activity Department is always accepting donations of craft
supplies, beads, music, and of course volunteers. Contact Chris
Stickfort, Activity Director, to donate or to volunteer.
Our Management Team
Vetter Executive DirectorDeann MilefchikDirector of Human
Resources
Cris Vetter Executive DirectorDeann MilefchikDirector of Human
Resources
Dr. Kevin Blechle Medical DirectorChad Lehman Accountant
Dan Murphy PharmacistChris Stickfort Activity Director
Denise MayfieldConsulting Dietician Lori Osborn Social
Services
Jodi Hippler Director of NursingCathy Youngblood Director of
Dietary Services
Heather Thompson Asst Director of Nursing Dave Overfield
Director of Maintenance &
Lorelei McMahonCare Plan Coordinator Environmental Services
Ana Kinney Care Coordinator Amy WiyrickMasonic Village
Coordinator
Ana Kinney Care CoordinatorAmy WiyrickMasonic Village
Coordinator
