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2018 Annual Report

StaffExecutive DirectorDonna Spellman, MS

Director of DevelopmentKatie Zapata

Director of Operations and CompliancePeg Drenckhahn

ControllerJaime Ruggiero

Marketing and Development AssociateRachel Moledo

Manager of Health ServicesSue Darula, RN

Program NurseJulie Bruno, RN

Senior Health AideLiz Minott

Senior Alzheimer’s AideBonetta Taylor, CNA

Health AidesMalisa Champion, CNAEllizabeth Olivares

Manager of Therapeutic RecreationTom Cookson

Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistsAidan BradyGloria GuiseDonna Rose

Customer Relations SpecialistZoe Malcolm

2019

Board of DirectorsPresidentKaren Grund

First Vice PresidentNancy H. Thode

Vice PresidentMarcus N. Zavattaro

SecretaryAnn R. Hagmann

TreasurerJean S. Raben

Advisory BoardMembersKathleen BurgwegerLori Ann Contadino, MSJohn CooperMichael Ego, PhDLori JacksonAbbott JonesRoni Lang, LCSWLeah MarmonAlice P. MellyAllison Ostroff, MDNancy RosenthalJohn Toner

MembersMichael BashamAnita CareyHelen DixonAnne Marie HynesWilliam J. KalnaHeather KeaneAlan MacDonaldJeffrey McCarthyJoAnn McCarthyJanice RichardsKyle SilverMichael R. SmithAllison Wolowitz

Mission We address the impact of aging on families in our community by providing comprehensive, supportive services in a compassionate, safe, and engaging setting.

Dear Friends,We are so thankful for another year of success at River House Adult Day Center! 2018 marks one decade in our beautiful building on the Mianus River where we have had the opportunity to be a home away from home for more than 300 individuals. Since our inception 41 years ago, our mission has been to provide comprehensive, supportive, and individualized care to aging adults and their caregivers. Year after year, we continue to be recognized for the quality of our work. In 2018 we received three prestigious recognitions:

Sincerely,

Karen GrundPresident

Donna Spellman, MSExecutive Director

Much of our success has come from building strong, mutually beneficial, community partnerships. We have been able to expand our reach and resources as well as coordinate with like-minded organizations to address eldercare challenges and opportunities. Some of our strategic partners include: the Greenwich Commission on Aging, the Greenwich Department of Human Services, Norwalk Community College, Open Arts Alliance, Building One Community, University of Connecticut, Greenwich United Way, the Center for Healthy Aging, and numerous home health agencies. We are thankful for our partnership with these amazing organizations and for the important work they are doing in our community.

The momentum behind River House’s mission has always been propelled by our invaluable Board of Directors, committed Advisory Board, and compassionate volunteers. Their vision and dedication transformed an old pump house into a state-of-the-art care facility where anyone can walk in the door and their day becomes instantly brighter. Maybe it’s the refection of the river or the hearts of our people, or both. Like the river, together we continue to move forward toward a brilliant future. Thank you!

Executive DirectorDonna Spellman, MS

Director of DevelopmentKatie Zapata

Director of Operations and CompliancePeg Drenckhahn

ControllerJaime Ruggiero

Marketing and Development AssociateRachel Moledo

Manager of Health ServicesSue Darula, RN

Program NurseJulie Bruno, RN

Senior Health AideLiz Minott

Senior Alzheimer’s AideBonetta Taylor, CNA

Health AidesMalisa Champion, CNAEllizabeth Olivares

Manager of Therapeutic RecreationTom Cookson

Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistsAidan BradyGloria GuiseDonna Rose

Customer Relations SpecialistZoe Malcolm

• The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce presented River House with the Jack Moffly Non-Profit Leadership Award.

• River House was chosen as an Adult Day Services Center of Distinction by the National Adult Day Services Association.

• River House won the 2018 Red Sox Foundation’s Connecticut Impact Award.

We are enormously proud of each of these honors as we believe they highlight the excellence of services we offer our members everyday, as well as the impact of our commitment to helping families in our community.

I feel like I leave my mom with family during the day.Margaret D.

River House is committed to providing the highest quality care to aging adults while offering guidance and support to their caregivers. Adults who wish to remain in the community, but require daytime assistance come to River House six days a week. Here they participate in vibrant activities, socialize with their peers, and receive compassionate care. Members, who are often challenged with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and other age-related ailments, benefit from River House’s team of nurses, health aides, social workers, and therapeutic recreation staff who are trained to support their unique needs.

River House follows an accredited medical model where nurses work with every member, their doctors, and their family to provide a personalized care plan. The medical care combined with socialization and therapeutic recreational activities throughout the day improves the quality of life for our members and their families. Caregivers are given the freedom to return to their other obligations and have peace of mind knowing that their loved one is safe and happy.

River House is more than an adult day care center, it is an extension of our family.Mike L.

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River House is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. In 2018, River House had the opportunity to serve 123 members and over 400 caregivers and members of the community.

My dad used to be very antisocial, but at River House he laughed, he danced, he drew things all the time. He played games. He went to the horse farm to feed the horses. He planted flowers, vegetables. He loved getting up everyday, getting on the bus and seeing all his friends. He was alive, he was happy, and he thrived.

I can’t thank River House enough for giving me my Dad back. He will be 80 this year and River House brought so much joy to his life! Daisy C.

Therapeutic RecreationThere is never a dull moment at River House! We pride ourselves on keeping our members engaged and active throughout the day. Our Therapeutic Recreation Program consists of activities tailored to meet the varying needs and interests of our members. Members have the option to participate in activities including morning and afternoon exercise, games, music, art, gardening, baking, and more. Simply put, there is something fun for everyone!

River House also offers mentally stimulating activities to challenge and engage the minds of our members. Our MasterMind Program, which improves memory, verbal fluency, flexible thinking, attention, and communication, is very popular!

A key component of our Therapeutic Recreation Program is socialization, which has proven to increase an aging adult’s psychological and physical well-being. Our members receive social support through group activities including reminiscence programs, topical discussions, sing-alongs, as well as trips to local cultural organizations, libraries, parks, and beaches.

Our River House family wouldn’t be complete without volunteers who visit with members, assist with activities, and use their unique skills and talents to provide our members with wonderful new experiences. Our volunteers bring great joy to River House and we are truly grateful to them for choosing to spend their time with us.

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Artwork by River House members

River House welcomes individuals of all abilities. We offer programs for aging adults who require minimal assistance throughout the day as well as programs for those who have limited abilities. The safety of our members is our highest priority. River House was designed specifically to be an adult day center so our entire facility is age and dementia friendly, meeting all ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. Our building supports mobility devices, safe movement, comfortable seating, and all rooms are equipped with proper flooring, bars, and handrails.

Dementia is a disease of the family. As family members, weconstantly worry about the well-being of the person with this vicious disease. Having a place where my Dad can go gives us peace of mind during the hours he is in your care, and that alone adds peace and contentment to our lives.Marie J.

Waterfall ProgramThe Waterfall Program at River House is designed to meet the needs of individuals requiring more attention such as those facing advanced Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other cognitive disease impairments. The highly trained, experienced staff offer a variety of specialized therapies that emphasize one-on-one attention and customized care. In fact, several of our Waterfall members were turned away by other organizations due to their extensive care requirements. River House enjoys welcoming these members to our family and supporting their unique needs.

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River House creates a care plan in collaboration with the member, their caregivers, and doctors, to ensure that our members are receiving optimal care based on their unique needs and their own personal preferences. Our staff of Registered Nurses and Certified Nurses Aides oversee the health of our members by providing health monitoring, adminis-tration of physician-prescribed medications and treatments, coordinated care with physi-cians, individual health assessments, as well assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, and toileting as necessary.

At River House we understand the challenges associated with caring for a loved one and are committed to providing meaningful support and compassion to caregivers. Our Caregiver Resource Center offers support groups, individual and family counseling, home and personal safety information, referral services, and assistance with advanced care planning, financial aid, entitlements, and other support. All of our caregiver services aim to help caregivers develop a clear, educated, and meaningful plan for their loved ones and themselves.

River House’s Caregiver Resource Center is open to all members’ caregivers as well as the community at large.

93% of our caregivers have stated that River House helped reduce their overall level of stress. As a result of the services that we provide, our caregivers have reported a decrease in absenteeism from their places of employment and have remained engaged in their communities.

In addition to private counseling and referrals we are proud to partner with the Town of Greenwich, American Red Cross, and the Junior League, to offer Caregiver Circle – a series of informational events aimed at educating, supporting, and bringing non-professional caregivers together.

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We recognize that our success at River House largely depends on the wonderful partnerships we have made with other community-based organizations. This year we are thankful for the organizations that have connected us to wonderful staff and volunteers.

Community Connections, a program managed by Greenwich High School, gives students with special needs real-life job skills and work experience. River House has had the pleasure of welcoming a recent GHS graduate to our volunteer team where he is learning how to be a Recreation Specialist. It didn’t take long for River House staff and clients alike to learn what a wonderful addition he has been to our team!

Transitional Employment Unlimited also helps people with disabilities maintain employment. TEU has connected River House with wonderful employees who support our Recreation team in engaging our clients in activities and conversation. We are so grateful for this partnership!

Hebrew Wizards, an innovative Hebrew School & Congregation located across from River House, has engaged their Teen Wizards in social outreach programs including regular visits to River House. River House clients enjoy socializing, playing games, and watching performances by the students. The students have fun too!

Open Arts Alliance is a non-profit social service organization that uses the performing arts to bridge the gap between the youngest and eldest members of our community. We are so grateful for their improv workshops and the students who regularly perform at River House, bringing entertainment and joy to our clients.

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402017 marked 40 years of service for River House! Our 40th Anniversary Gala was held on Saturday, September 16th at Greenwich Country Club. It was a night to remember, complete with a live auction led by local favorite Gideon Fountain and dancing to the musical stylings of ETA Music.

The night honored the contributions of Anne M. and Charles F. Niemeth, and Caralyn and Douglas Stevens. Kathleen Burgweger was presented with River House’s Special Recognition Award. The support of these individuals has been integral to the success of River House, and we were thrilled to recognize and honor their dedication to our organization.

Committee

Kath and Kip BurgwegerEllen and Michael FunckAnn and R. Keating HagmannAnne Marie and Jim HynesLeah and Jim MarmonJane and Stuart MarshAlice P. MellyKathy and Tom PetersenMelinda M. and Donald L. Sherman

ChairsKaren GrundLinda and Doug Longmire

We look forward to serving our community for the next 40 years!

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Garden PartyWe are truly grateful to all of our supporters and new friends for another successful Garden Party, which has become a springtime staple in the Greenwich community. We’re looking forward to celebrating our 25th Annual Garden Party this spring! Make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, April 25th, 2019.

Sponsors CommitteeCourtyardThe Resource Foundation

Back Garden

Window Box

Anne and Chuck Niemeth

Marie Fauth Charitable Fund

Orchid

Lily

Rose

Greenwich HospitalAnne Marie Hynes

Carlson and Carlson

Bluenose Foundation

Axiom Technology Group Mary Ann and Tripp FreemanPKF O’Connor Davies

Exclusive Magazine SponsorGreenwich Magazine/Moffly Media

Luz AgrestJackie BaxterKath BurgwegerSue CarlsonChristina DowneyKaren GrundAnn HagmannLinda LongmireLeah MarmonJane MarshAlice MellySue MillerKatey O’LearyKelly PetersonMelissa RovelliGrace SchoelkopfMelinda ShermanCaralyn StevensSharon SunooCarla Wallach

Anita CareyLaura Calabrese

Chairs

Board of DirectorsIn 2018, we were thrilled to announce the addition of three new Board Members:

Michael Basham Janice Richards Allison Wolowitz

When my mother was diagnosed with dementia, we both found ourselves bewildered by this strange new world suddenly thrust upon as patient and family caregiver. While it was sometimes a long and painful journey, there were also many good and joyful moments along the way to be celebrated. This personal experience made me realize we must do more, much more to support those in need of the kind of assistance and supportive family centeredenvironment that River House provides, and for family members and caregivers as well.

I am a member of the River House Board because I enthusiastically endorse their commitment to supporting not only their clients, but in meeting the critical needs of the entire family. Every time I walk into River House, I immediately smile! Seeing everyone engaged and happy in this warm and inviting space shows me how important River House is to our community. I am honored to be a part of the River House family!

Julia Boysen, Jane D. Marsh, David Moore, Nancy Rosenthal, Melinda M. Sherman, Caralyn Stevens, and Charles L. Zoubek

We would like to extend a special thanks to our recently retired Board Members for their years of service and support:

River House is an incredible asset to the Town of Greenwich. Offering seniors a safe and uplifting place to go during the day not only benefits the members and their caregivers, but our community as a whole. I serve on the Board of Directors because I want to ensure that River House remains in our town for many years to come.

FinancialsBalance SheetCurrent AssetsCash & EquivalentsAccounts ReceivableOther Receivable & Prepaid ExpensesTotal Current Assets

InvestmentsFixed AssetsTotal Assets

LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities Grants Payable, Security Deposits, Accrued ExpensesNew Asset BalanceTotal Liabilities & Assets Balance

Revenues

Public Grants

Private GrantsSpecial Events &

Individual Contributions

27%Client Fees

$1,497,875

EXPENSESExpenses$1,875,632

80%Program Expenses

FundraisingExpenses

AdministrativeExpenses

38%

10%25%

6%

14%

140,606154,44515,704

310,755

1,015,5673,538,868

4,865,190

127,385

4,737,8054,865,190

TributesIn Honor ofSarah T. BoyleAnonymous

Julia BoysenMimi and Don Kirk

Kathleen BurgwegerDebbie and Morris FinkelsteinBim KendallMary and Bill MichelsAnne ParisAnne SherrerdHelen StarkBrook UrbanMarie and Dave Wardell

Anita CareyJoan Forester

Anthony F. DaddinoThe Everybody Wins Foundation

Tripp FreemanLinda Grunow

Ellen FunckS. Tauber and M. Goldberg

Karen GrundMary Ann and Bob HaidingerBarbara and William King

Ann R. HagmannAnonymousJudy H. Schedler

Ann Marie HynesElizabeth Mary Reiss

Iris IaccarinoSandra Eagle

Penelope LehmanCyndy and Ty Anderson

Linda LongmireSusan and Christopher Mill

Leah MarmonAnn R. Hagmann

Giovanna MarroneAntoinette and James Syrotiak

Alice P. MellyDorothy CholnokyKaren Fox

Dale MilaniIra Bloom

Sandy MotlandHelen and Bruce Dixon

Ann MullerBetty Grossman

Anne and Chuck NiemethMr. and Mrs. Peter L. MalkinDebra L. Mecky

Donna SpellmanAnn R. Hagmann

Caralyn and Doug StevensBarbara and Jim EdwardsGeorgia and Craig HardingJackie and John Keeshan

Samuel T. TelericoIcy and Scott Frantz

Nancy ThodeCarole Greenberg

Jody VisageThe Everybody Wins Foundation

In Memory ofElizabeth E. BeardMuffy Fox

Sabina BeinsteinMatt AnavyAlejandra AndradeAndrea BeinsteinJudy and Joel BlumbergConor BohanShawn M. BrennanMarion and Leo CareyCentral Middle SchoolBrad ChattillionSusan ConwayKathleen Ramirez and Marc D’AmicoBarbara DiTrolioSherry and Stephen FrankTarek HamidNancy KrivitCindy Lamberti

Sabina Beinstein (continued)Deborah L. LambertiIngrid LaubLarry LiouIchiko and Joe LongJeff MillerDebra and Richard NemchekAgnes and Frank PetiseRocco ScaliConnie and Michael SihStephanie Griffin and Phil SimmonsPat SmithMark StreeterJames M. StewartJohn Roscoe SwartzVMLAnne WattsJohn WattsWestern Middle SchoolWestern Middle School Social CommitteeAngela and Jeff Zolluccio

Rosina BertoneMr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes

Russell D. BowmanSusan Ferris

Tony CalabreseSusan and Jim Calabrese

Thelma ClausenEstelle Clausen Jones

Howard ConnaughtonJean Connaughton

Jennie D’AutilioMargaret Lucas

Bob DeanPat Murphy

Dr. Robert K. DeanPat Murphy

Dr. and Mrs. Forbes DelanyEmily Toohey

Mary S. DelanyLillian and Carl Johnson

Andre FaupTheresa Faup

Bill FerrisWhitney and John BaskeMichael FerrisBurton Hoffman

Candice L. GoodwinTerry W. Goodwin

Joyce D. GrundNancy and Jim Vaughn

Kathryn KolokElaine BarunoRegina BenvenutoJudy and Lou CaravellaSusanne and Craig ConnollySharon G. CraftAnn Rose and Anthony De CarloRobin and George Dudas

Kathryn Kolok (continued)Valerie EngstromMs. Lynn Elise FriendJoAnne and Joseph FussSusan and Joseph KontosNancy MathisMarcia and Michael PowellMae and Richard SchopmannJudy TattarLen VerrastroPeggy WhitlockJeannette ZborayIrene and John Zmarzlak

Richard LaneAlan GoldbergStanley Wright

Marcelline LionettiTheresa A. Lionetti

Maggie LobleDavid Loble

Mary MartelloJosephine Burns

Mr. James A. McDanielsMarla and George Heath

Louise and John MicikMarie and Dave Micik

Caroline MorrisMary and Allan Jay

Harold T. MuseJoan M. Popper

Helen and William OlsenMarie and Dave Micik

Anne ParisVicky and Bill GlassGreenwich United WayLauren Zysk

Juanita and Richard ShawDebi and Jay Shaw

Anna SogkaBarbara and Fred Sojka

Helen TattarJudy Tattar

Muriel ViolenceAnonymous

Kitty ZolluccioAlighieri Care ManagementAARP Western Greenwich Chapter #3020Ann CillaMarianne and Joe DastoliAngela and Felice Di ProsperoYvonne Paulin and Greg DurkinOlivia and Mark FafordBeverly and Chet FormanNancy HrnciarAlexander LionettiEleanor MeadLynn O’Grady

Kitty Zolluccio (continued)Tina and Mark PerezLinda W. RigosShirley and John RileyCharles SchoenherrEmily Pasqua and Bruce SessaMollie G. SimonsPatricia Connors TaltyJudith WaltersGail and Orrie Zolluccio

Sal ZolluccioDoug AldermanLen BeinsteinAnn CillaK.B. CowanMarianne and Joe DastoliAngela and Felice Di ProsperoElaine and Bill DudasRobin and George DudasOlivia and Mark FafordBeverly and Chet FormanPauline LaddsAlexander LionettiLinda W. RigosShirley and John RileyThalia Rigos and Michael RobbinsCharles SchoenherrPatricia Connors TaltyMarcia Zack

Kathy AdamsDebbie and Joel AdelbergMarlene and Paul AdelbergMarilyn and Stuart AdelbergLuz AgrestPersis AldenSusan AlisbergSusan AllardiceAmiot Jasperson Charitable TrustCyndy and Ty AndersonBrian AndreoliAnonymousMillicent S. ArmstrongGwen AsherAxiom Technology Group, LLCRita and Merl BakerCarol Ann BakinowskiJudy BankerEllen and Bob BarolakMr. and Mrs. John D. Barrett IIEve BarronJane Condon and Kenneth BartelsElaine BarynJane and Michael E. BashamJackie BaxterChloe BeattyGinny Gwynn and Jon BellisLen BeinsteinJeanne and John Bennett

Sara BibleEryn and Mike BingleGinger BoldtAnne and Randy BourneSarah BoyleJanet BoysenJulia and Bill BoysenRosamond and Robert BradyHelen Louise and Wayne BranomJane BrashNancy Brash-HumeAnn BresnanStefanie and Joshua BrownGinny and Henry BryantJoso and Roger BullardFay BurgerKath and Kip BurgwegerSeph BurgwegerSherman BurgwegerJosephine BurnsSusan CalabreseAnn and John CallahanPat CameronGinny CaragolJudy and Lou CaravellaAnita CareyLisa and Douglas CarlsonSue CarlsonCarlson and Carlson, Inc.

Ann and John CaronDorothy CarrollAlva Carter-HasanNancy CasserleyMary V.T. CattanLisa and Christopher CavinDenise CesareoJudy ChapmanOlimpia ChiappettaEva ChinAlexander Chodaczek, Jr.Dorothy CholnokySuzanne CincottaMae ClarksonEstelle Clausen JonesLori ClausonBruce F. CohenMeg and Jerry ColeJean ConnaughtonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. ConoverLori Ann ContadinoTom CooksonLeslie and John CooperK.B. CowanCreative Culinary Services, LLCLinda C. CreminKarin CrooksMr. and Mrs. Peter CrumbineLibby Cryer

Cuddy & Feder LLPEdward DadakisSusan Bevan and Tony DaddinoKatherine DahlemMargaret DahlemPhyllis DaleAlison and Peter DaviesMarna and Charles DavisLucy and Nat DayLenore de CsepelAnne and Sal DeAngeloCarol and Allan DeeringVin and Barbara DeFinaDiana and Lyman DelanoWynne and Arthur DelmhorstMr. and Mrs. Ralph D. DeNunzioGayle DePoliBarbara and David DetjenFran and Bill DeutschMargaret Connery DietzDingletown Community ChurchHelen and Bruce DixonElaine DoranChristina DowneyDenise Drake and Peg DrenckhahnMaureen and Marc DucretMadeleine DuerstCheryl and Dan DunsonBeth Eaton-Koch

We would like to thank our donors for their crucial support of our services. The names listed reflect donations made during our fiscal year ending 6/30/18.

A typical day

at River House

8:30AM

Members enjoy their morning coffee while chatting with friends or reading the paper.

The day kicks off with some light exercises led by a Recreation Specialist or a volunteer.

Members get their creative juices flowing while working on a project during Art Therapy.

Donors

9:30AM

11:00AM

Joan and Len EpandLaura and Dave EricksonJessica and Daniel FassHilary and Craig FeinsteinGary FeldmanBarbara FentonSusan FerrisFieldpoint Private Bank & TrustHarold FinnPhyllis and Dan FinnDr. and Mrs. Amory FioreJulie FlakstadFrances and James FogartyBarbara A. Long and Donald E. FoleyMr. and Mrs. F. Richards Ford IIILaurel ForstM.J. FotiMuffy FoxMary Ann and Tripp FreemanLee and Richard FrenzMs. Lynn Elise FriendBetsey and Arnold FruminEllen and Michael FunckMichael and Janie GalbreathMichele E. Gasiorowski, M.D.Henry C. Gasiorowski, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Don F. GastonCatherine and Charles GatesPatricia Geismar

Carolyn GilbertDonald B. GimbelCathy GoffS. Tauber and M. GoldbergJudy and Bob GoodchildTerry W. GoodwinMaria A. Smith, DMD and Thomas F. Gorman, DDSSwan M. GrantMary Ann and Charles GravesAnne GreenDolores GreeneGreenwich HospitalEileen and Peter GriffinClare and Robert GruendelKaren GrundLinda GrunowAnn and Keating HagmannBeth HallMrs. Howard E. C. HallVirginia HamiltonJane HarrisMarjorie and Gurnee HartBarbara and Joseph HavranekMarla and George HeathEleni HenkelSandra R. HermanJudy O. HigginsLinda Hodge

Bobbie HopkinsMartha and William HowlandMr. and Mrs. Thomas HughesKate and Jim HurlockBoo HuthAnne Marie and Jim HynesAnne and Greg IslanBarbie and Dan JacksonLori and Allen JacksonKerri JaffeMary and Allan JayMs. Magda JensenPamela JimenezBeverly C. JohnsonPenelope D. Johnston-FooteCarol and Abbott JonesBill KalnaKate and James KanePatty and Charlie KaufmannCarol and Jim KeaneHeather KeaneKaren and Dennis KeeganGinny and Harry KeeshanEdna KeleshianBrett KellamRobbie and Albert KestnbaumCarole J. KiachifStefanie and William KiesPat Kimball

Barbara and William KingLibby KingNina KingInes H. KingsleyColleen KishoreRobert KitchenCourtnay KittellMrs. Margaret KlumppBarbara KneenMrs. Thomas S. Knight, Jr.Diane and Bill KornLucy and Robert KrasnorRichard F. KriskeySusan LambertNancy N. LaneKristin LangPeggy and Jack LarkinJoy and Marc LautenbachGale and Robert LawrenceVickie and Michael LeachCindy and Rick LeamanMamie LeeMr. and Mrs. Jerry LeePenelope LehmanEleanor LindbergDavid LobleHelen and John LobranoCricket LockhartArline A. Lomazzo

Members begin getting ready to head home after enjoying an afternoon snack.

The day starts winding down with the help of a sing-along during Music Therapy.

Members split up into teams for a game of Balloon Volleyball, a River House favorite.

Lunchtime! Members are served a nutritious meal followed by dessert or fresh fruit.

12:00PM

1:00PM

2:00PM

4:00PM

Linda and Doug LongmireMs. Eleanor A. LorigNancy Tartaglia and Ron LoweMargaret LucasBarbara LuceMyrna and David LuceyBarbara LuskMr. and Mrs. Peter L. MalkinBarbara MaloneLita MarananJan and Don MarchandMary Ellen MarkowitzJune MarksLeah and James MarmonJane D. MarshLauren Burgweger and Austin MaxeyFrank MazzaJoAnn and Jeffrey McCarthyPat and Miles McDonaldJulie McGrathElisabeth and Joseph McLaughlinAdelaide McManusMary B. McNameeAlice P. MellyBrooks MellyKara MendelsohnJohn and Joan MendenhallJoAnn MessinaAlida MeyersMarie and Dave MicikMarsha MifflinDale MilaniSusan and Christopher MillSue MillerBirgit and John MinorMarian MisadDonna and Jack Moffly

Sharon PlatterTheresa PlavoukosJoan M. PopperKatherine Sortor ProkopChristy PrunierSuzanne PrunierCyndy and Doug PulickSherri PurcellPenny and Frederic PutnamJean S. RabenJohn R. Raben, Jr.Mimi RaffertyEmily RagsdaleFrances Kirschner RegueroAnne ReidKathleen and David RentonDebbie ReynoldsCynthia and Arthur RibakJanice RichardsJoyce and Jay RiemerLyn RobertKristen RodriguezDeb RoganAllison RogersNancy and Jonathan RosenthalMelissa RovelliDeborah RoyceRRC Price CPAs P.C.Amy Horbar and Allan RuchmanYanna and Leonard SaariLoraine SalernoChristie C. SalomonSylvia SarkisianRobert ScheuerLynn SchiroGrace SchoelkopfMarsha and Stephen Scott

Sebass Events & EntertainmentSecond Congregational ChurchDiana SerrellCarol and James ShattuckDebi and Jay ShawFiFi SheridanMelinda ShermanMary and Woody ShukovskyKenneth SiegelSteven J. SimmonsKatie and Jonathan SimonLaurence SimonMollie G. SimonsSuzanne SimpsonPalma Jean and Robert SloaneBeverly and Michael SmithF. Clawson SmithHeidi and Scott SmithNancy K. SmithAlma Rutgers and Don SnyderLynda SolsvigJudy SotoSandy and Steve SouleRobie and Scott SpectorPam and Bob SpeerDonna and Martin SpellmanSt. Mary Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchProfessor Arnold and Mrs. Connie StancellMary Staples-WebberMr. and Mrs. James O. StarkweatherJoanne and Chris StavrouJames K. SteenSarah StephensonCaralyn and Doug StevensVal and Cliff StormsDavidde and Ronald Strackbein

JoAnn MoledoRachel MoledoDonna and Dennis MonsonDarlene MooreCecilia and Robert MorganSandy and Randy MotlandNancy B. MottBetsy MulcareMr. James MullinsErin MurphyPat and Jim MurphyNaomi and Stephen MyersCsilla Nagy-PrunierMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. NeuberthRuth and Marc NewbergPhyllis W. NicholasJane and Bill NickersonAnne M. and Charles F. NiemethNortheast TentKatey O’LearyPat and Nick OhnellHeidi OngaroPaula K. OppenheimCathleen OstuwMary and Dick PaceParking Productions, John Dent, Inc.Lauren PattonKathryn M. PayneJoanne PaytonLaurie PensieroRobin and Howard PerkinsKathy and Tom PetersenBetsy and Stan PhelpsLinda and Larry PhillippsSharon PhillipsMary B. PivirottoPKF O’Connor Davies

Donors

Katherine F. StricklandNancy and Peter StrohmeierSharon SunooCathy SuttonVicki Leeds TananbaumJudy TattarSally C. ThebaudJustine TheurkaufNancy ThodeMr. and Mrs. John H. TitsworthJohn F. TonerEmily TooheyMr. and Mrs. Paul and Eileen TorettaJean and Mark TredinnickLucinda TredwellRegina TrimbleMelanie TsangaroulisNancy TunneySusan TurcotteRosie TurnerMargot TusaBrook UrbanValerie Wilson TravelNancy and Jim VaughnSharon and John VecchiollaVineyard VinesDeborah WalkerCarla WallachJacqueline and Kenneth WalshPatti WatkinsBeverly and John WatlingMary Mooney WebsterMargaret R. WeinSue Ann WeinbergSusan and Torben WeisNancy and Mark WeisslerNoble Welch

Dana WellesAnne and Arthur WichmanC. Webb WilliamsKim WiseAllison and Steve WolowitzMarie and William WoodburnMarianne WymanMr. Ralph M. WymanJillyan YanowMaryann and Glen W. YantornoChristine and David ZadikJoanne ZammitMaria and Marcus ZavattaroMr. and Mrs. Charles L. Zoubek

We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Thank you to the following Foundations & Community Organizations:

AmazonSmile FoundationByram Veterans Women’s Auxiliary Cory and Bob Donnalley Charitable FoundationThe Edith and Herbert Lehman Foundation

First County Bank Foundation

The Gendell Family Foundation

Greenwich Association of Realtors, Inc.

Greenwich United Way

Lions Club Foundation of Greenwich

Louis and Virginia Clemente FoundationMarie Fauth Charitable FundThe Osborn FoundationThe Red Men’s Home Association of Greenwich, CT, Inc.The Resource FoundationRiverside Garden ClubSt. John’s Community FoundationSt. Lawrence SocietySteven and Alexandra Cohen FoundationThe Woman’s Club of Greenwich

Gifts-In-Kind Abigail Fox DesignsMarlene and Paul AdelbergAgora Spa at the Stamford MarriottLuz AgrestApplausi OsteriaArch Street, The Greenwich Teen CenterAvon Theatre Film CenterBack 40 MercantileJackie BaxterSteve BeckerBenefit CosmeticsBig Green Truck PizzaJulia BoysenBurke CateringAnita CareyCaspariChelsea Piers ConnecticutCitarella Gourmet MarketEric CooperJohn CooperCrab Shell RestaurantCreative Culinary Services, LLCDel Frisco’s GrilleDelamar SpaDoyle Herman Design AssociatesDenise Drake, L.M.T. – The Right Touch Massage TherapyKate DrenckhahnIsabel Dunay – Dunay JoaillierSandra Eagle, LCSWEmpire City CasinoFjord Fish MarketFred Astaire Dance StudioGarden CateringGarden Education Center of GreenwichGo Figure Barre Studios, GreenwichGood Morning AmericaGrapesWine.com

Jennifer GrazianoGreen Fingers Garden ClubGreenwich Garden ClubGreenwich OrchidsGreenwich Town PartyKaren GrundAnn R. HagmannMarilyn HessHoagland’s of GreenwichHorseneck Wines & LiquorsHortulusInnis Arden Golf ClubJEM Limousine ServiceJPR Mechanical Inc.Julie VosJuliskaDiane LieschingLIVE with Kelly and RyanLong Ridge Music CenterLinda and Doug LongmireLugano Wine Bar & SalumeriaMacKenzie-ChildsMarcia Selden CateringMaria Turkel Wardrobe StylingLeah MarmonJane MarshMelissa Quintal PhotographyAlice P. MellyBrooks MellyMichaelangelo of GreenwichMiller LacrosseMonogram MaryNoelle Spa for Beauty & WellnessOcean HouseOptimal FitnessPatty’s Portico Outdoor Furniture RestorationPeridot Fine Jewelry

Peter Suchy JewelersKelly PetersonPinot’s PaletteKaren RiderRiverside Garden ClubMelissa RovelliRustico CookingNancy SahleinSam Bridge Nursery and GreenhousesAndrée SarkSerendipity MagazineShreve, Crump & LowKyle SilverSimon PearceCaralyn StevensSuper Duper WeenieThe Alswanger Family – Directors, Long Ridge CampThe First Bank of GreenwichThe Greenwich HotelThe Hyatt Regency GreenwichThe Old Greenwich Social ClubThe Old Homestead RestaurantThe Palace TheatreThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and InstituteNancy ThodeEd TuckerUnited House WreckingVarmax Liquor PantryVineyard VinesW by WorthWalker + WadeAllison Wolowitz

Volunteers

Millie AguilarRebecca AndrussGuy BaileyEmma BeinsteinLen BeinsteinChaya BenderMary Jo BridgeKath BurgwegerCharise ChesekJordan ChesekEmma Comesana-VilaJuliana ContadinoLori ContadinoWilliam CooksonMaegan DarlingSam DieblerSusan and Paul DoyleFather Marc D’SilvaJoe EdelsteinDr. Michael EgoTom FenaroliNancy FortinMike GatliffThe Grace NotesThe Greenwich Botanical CenterGreenwich Garden ClubSarah GleesonLisa Goldberg

Rosa Maria GutierrezAnn HagmannSaeed HassanKeiko HayashidaHebrew WizardsJanette HoekstraHolly Hill TonesPaul HorowitzMitsuko IchimuraHeather KeaneJim KeaneBetsy KellerNoah KimEd MacDowellThe Melody MenJoAnn MoledoSandy MotlandBernadette MutzStephanie MutzRocco NataleBrendan NorbertoEric OsbandArmstrong ParkThe Park Street SingersBrooke PensieroLaurie PensieroLarry PhillippsFrank Schipani

Jackie SchofieldSchubert ChoraleCarol ScottSerendipity ChoraleSt. Mary’s ChurchThe SilvertonesThe Simmons Family Nina SmerglioFrank Clawson SmithMartin SpellmanRoss SpellmanStanwich SchoolRuth SutcliffeCean VillemenaStephanie WebbNicholas WolanskiThe Woman’s Club of GreenwichRodger WyattXL Corp

River House staff and members send a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers for their devoted time and service to River House this past year! Our River House family wouldn’t be complete without volunteers who use their unique skills and talents to provide our members with wonderful new experiences. Our volunteers bring great joy to River House and we are truly grateful to them for choosing to spend their time with us.

We couldn’t do ityouwithout

River House depends on the generosity of our community to maintain the level of care our members deserve and expect.

Your support makes an impact

Your donation applies directly to this difference!

$140 actual cost of care per day

$95 industry standard daily fee (paid by 36% of members)

$78-$94 income-based sliding scale fee (paid by 14% of members)

$57 average difference between the actual cost of care and the payment received per member

$71 average subsidy reimbursement rate(received by 50% of members)

The bottom line: 100% of members benefit from your generosity. Thank you!

Thank you to all of our friends, supporters,

and volunteers.

You complete theRiver House family!