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Compassionate Christian Care For Those We Serve January 2018

Good Neighbor Society Continuing Care Retirement Community Manchester, IA

Upcoming Events ♦ Wednesday, Jan. 3 - 6:15 p.m. at The Meadows Music by Bill & Delores Kelchen Ron Billingsly and Joe Kout ♦ Sunday, Jan. 7 - 2:00 p.m. At The Meadows Bill Stock/Jamie Goranson ♦ Thursday, Jan. 18 - 7:00 p.m. at The Good Neighbor Home Heartland Quilters

♦ Monday, Jan. 22 - 2:00 p.m. at The Good Neighbor Home “Sew What”

Have You Met the Chaplain Yet? Pastor Kurt Pasko has become a familiar face around the Good Neighbor Society over this past year. He and his wife, Dulcie, lead worship at least twice a month and share their musical talents in special programs and events throughout our campus. He visits residents of the Good Neighbor Home and Garden View on

Monday and Friday afternoons, Marietta’s Place on Wednesday after-noons, and The Meadows on Tuesday afternoons. He also conducts a popular Bible Study at the Meadows on Thursday afternoons. Pastor Kurt retired from Community Congregational Church after serv-ing as their pastor for 18 years. He was already a familiar face around the Good Neighbor Society because of his frequent visits to church members and friends from the community. He was a natural choice to step-in to help fill the spiritual and personal needs of our residents. His cheerful greeting, sense of humor and compassionate demeanor have made him a welcome visitor for residents and staff alike. Pastor Kurt has a background in pastoral counseling and has helped many of our residents find answers to their spiritual questions and concerns. He has also helped families deal with their grief and fear during the death of a loved one and has conducted funerals for several residents who did not have a church home or pastor in the area. If you would like Pastor Kurt to stop by for a visit, please let any of the Recreation Staff, Nursing Staff, or Administrative Staff know and they will contact him for you.

FLU SEASON IS UPON US A reminder as the flu season has arrived that if you are not feeling well, have a cough or fever, sore throat, headache, muscle aches or fatigue, or have been around someone that has been having

these symptoms, please choose another day to come for a visit. Our residents are at high risk for developing serious complications such as pneumonia if they were to get sick from the flu. Some viruses and germs can live for two hours or more on surfaces like door-knobs, desks and tables. And remember, the Center for Disease Control says having a flu shot makes you 62% less likely to get the flu. Seek advice from your physician if you question if the flu vaccine is right for you. Please be aware of how you are feeling and make a wise decision when coming to the Good Neighbor Society cam-pus so we ALL stay healthy as we go into 2018.

NOTICE Winter Weather Changes We are entering the winter season and know that the weather conditions can change anytime.

PLEASE be mindful of the condi-tions of the concrete when coming into our buildings and/or exiting. Maintenance is on staff to clear snow and add traction to the concrete. Remember that salt boxes and snow shovels are by every en-trance for your use to aide in main-taining a safe environment for all employees, residents and visi-tors.

Thank you for your coopera-tion.

Good Neighbor Society Safety Committee

GNS Leadership Team Main Office Ph. 563-927-3907 Matt Carpenter - CEO Ext. 304 Krystle DeShaw - Director of Nursing Ext. 312 Jessie Tibbott - Community Dev. Director Ext. 321 Kristine Smith - Social Services Director Ext. 333 Rose Reinig - Recreation Director Ext. 305 Kali Meeker-Human Resources Director Ext. 326 Kathy Mersch - Business Office Director Ext. 337 Steve Werner - Plant Operations Director Ext. 315 Katie Edgington - Dining Services Director Ext. 310 Ashley Pasker - The Meadows - Director Ext. 346

Compassionate Christian Care For Those We Serve January 2018

INDEPENDENCE SECURITY SOCIALIZATION QUALITY

All of us at the Good Neighbor

Society would like to thank the many indi-viduals, churches, community groups, em-ployees and family members, who donated Christmas gifts and provided Christmas programs, caroling, cards, goodies and vis-its for our residents. You helped to bright-en the Christmas Season for the residents by remembering them on this most joyous and blessed holiday. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are very much appreciated. God bless you all!

The annual Christmas party was enjoyed by everyone. David Poggenklass entertained with his music and the crowd joined him in singing many of their favorite songs, followed by special greetings throughout the building from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Good Neighbor Home Beauty Shop If families want their residents’ hair done for

a special occasion or holiday, please let your beauti-cian know in advance. We always want residents to look their best! Also, if you have an outing planned on your resident’s “hair day,” please communicate this as well so plans can be made accordingly. And don’t for-get they request a 2-3 week advance notice for perms! Thank you!

Good Neighbor Home Room Reservations As holidays and special occasions approach each year keep in mind that it’s never too early to book a room/area/lounge for your family gatherings. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or major holiday, or your group is large or small, it’s important to remember that once ca-pacity has been reached for our available spaces/seating we can no longer accommodate your request. Please contact the Good Neighbor Home Recreation Dept. to book that room or lounge. Thank You!

Everyone had a good time at the annual Christmas party at the Good Neighbor Home. Mrs. Claus kept a close eye on Santa for the afternoon as he couldn’t help but dance a step or two.

Welcome To Our New Residents Joni Goedken Doreen Moroney Arthur Lansing Bob Holtz Mary Ellen Richter Maurice Hubler Bill Pettit

Grace Maiers - 1st Eula Jean Strief - 2nd Leo Goldsmith - 4th Steven Russ - 4th Tom Yackley - 14th Joan Lasche - 21st

Bruce Moorman - 23rd Maxine Schultz - 26th Ken Bruggeman - 29th Faye Wright - 31st Always In Our Hearts William Hughes Charlie Corkery Wilma Priest Welcome To The GNH Family Hillary Gudenkauf-RN Bailey Gavin-RN Teresa Tibbott-PCC Kendra Miller-CNA Step by Step….Day by Day Wishing you the best! Grace Gibbs Raymond Reth Scott Wessels Leonard Haight Charles Fischer Dr. John Tyrrell

Leona and Ralph Wegmann January 29 - 63 Years

Christy Gavin (LPN) - 1st Madison Zaring (Dining) - 15th Megan Wulfekuhle (CNA) - 4th Hillary Gudenkauf (RN) - 16th Leanna Feldmann (RN) - 5th Kimberly Halsey (CNA) - 18th Madelyn Gray (CNA) - 5th Marisa Mastin (CNA) - 19th Victoria McGrane (Dining) - 6th Joann Brandenburg (CNA) - 22nd Heather Riley (HR) - 10th Annette Kirby (CNA) - 24th Cindy Smith (RN) - 10th Molly Zittergruen (CNA) - 28th Betty Demmer (LPN) - 13th Cassandra Westhoff (CNA) - 31st

Donna Scanlon honored our women with Mary Kay make- overs for a holiday photo. The ladies all had a lot of fun.

Rick Tibbott joined our Men’s Coffee Club and shared his talents for woodworking. The men really enjoyed his company and see-ing the variety of items he had made. If you or anyone you know would like to join the men for an hour coffee and share something or just come and share conversation during this group, please contact the Recreation Dept. to find out the place and time they meet. They’d love to see you!

For Your Years Of Service! Natalie Gentz (Dining) - 2nd - 11 Years Alaina Goos (Comm.Dev.Assist.) - 3rd - 1 Year Lori Corkery (Env.Services) - 6th - 3 Years Alexa Holtz (CNA) - 6th - 3 Years Deb Hermsen (Dining) - 9th - 23 Years Kathy Mersch (CFO) - 9th - 1 Year Lisa Fangman (CMA) - 13th - 15 Years McKenna Hon (RN) - 13th - 2 Years Michelle Manemann (LPN) - 13th - 1 Year Hanna Wickman (CNA) - 13th - 1 Year Ciarra Bauer (LPN) - 16th - 5 Years Joan Brunsman (HR) - 20th - 7 Years Lynne Richter (CNA) - 21st - 16 Years Jana Rowley (RN) - 24th - 10 Years April Fisher (Env. Services) - 26th - 6 Years Steve Werner(Dir. Of Plant Oper.)-26th-6 Years Jolene Haas (LPN) - 28th - 14 Years Maranda Mewbourne (CNA) - 31st - 1 Year

Good Neighbor Society Member Churches

First Lutheran Church - Manchester Rev. Tony Ede - 563-927-3420

Peace Lutheran Church - Ryan 563-932-2262

St. John Lutheran Church - Dundee Call Ryan - 563-932-2262

Our Savior Lutheran Church - Manchester Rev. David Weber - 563-927-4860

St. Paul Lutheran Church - Delaware Rev. Donald Krause - 563-922-2364

United Methodist Church - Manchester Rev. Phil Rogers - 563-927-4439

Community Congregational UCC - Manchester Rev. David Grandon - 563-927-4772

First Presbyterian Church - Manchester Rev. Maxwell Muska - 563-927-3762

Golden Community Congregational - Ryan 563-932-2545

New Life Assembly of God - Manchester Rev. Merlyn Farrand - 563-927-3324

Associate Churches

St. Mary Catholic Church Rev. Joseph Schneider - 563-927-4710

Good Neighbor Society

Good Neighbor Home Marietta’s Place 105 McCarren Drive 563-927-1490 Manchester, IA 52057 Fax 563-927-2057 563-927-3907 Fax 563-927-3929 The Meadows Assisted Living 200 McCarren Drive Manchester, IA 52057 563-927-6467 Fax 563-927-8436

Executive Board Diane Hammell - President Dave Smith - Vice President Pat Doyle - Secretary Brad Kimmerle - Treasurer Keith Baumhardt - Executive Member

Board Members Rachel York Chris Mundy Lorene Snyder Denise Bishop Jan Messer

Employment Opportunities Certified Nurse Aide - GNH FT - 2:00 - 10:30 pm PT-4:00 - 8:00 pm 12-16 Hrs. e/o weekend FT-10:00 pm-6:30 am PT-10:00 pm-6:30 am **Weekend Package options available for CNAs** Nurse LPN/RN Ask about $5,000 Sign on Bonus FT-4:00 pm - 4:00 am - every third weekend PT-4:00 pm-12:30 am, PT, Wed.-Fri., every third weekend New PM Shift Differential MDS/ECS Nurse (RN) FT-Mon.—Fri., previous MDS experience preferred Patient Care Coordinator FT-salaried, RN required Housekeeping/Laundry FT-every other weekend Maintenance FT-On Call, weekend rotation Dining Services Part-time 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., 12-16 Hrs., every other weekend Part-time - 5:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., every other weekend Stop in to pick up an application or apply online at: www.goodneighborsociety.org