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Providing a Full Life for Those We Serve“. . . realizing a quality of life valued by society”

Over 130 people served at Mount Olivet Roll-ing Acres live comfortably in community homes throughout the western suburbs. Staff members care for them under the core value that adorns the office wall: “Providing persons with intellectual and other disabilities the care and services so they realize a quality of life valued by society.” The resources needed to accomplish that goal come from two primary sources: county, state, and federal funding—which, according to Stephanie Kohl, therapeutic services program director, “meets basic care needs”—and support from generous donors. So, if a ramp allows clients in wheelchairs to access a house, additional funds may be necessary to ramp the backyard. Or, if a resident is technically able to walk down stairs—even though he’s unsteady—additional gifts may be needed to make a stair lift avail-able. And supplemental equipment—like computers—or resources for outings that spur clients’ creativity and enjoyment often come from loyal supporters.

Stephanie talks about a person-centered approach at Rolling Acres: “We ask, ‘What does the individual need the provider to offer?’” That means the Rolling Acres staff works very hard to acquire what seems like basic equipment, while planning events and providing experiences that bring joy to clients’ lives. Sometimes it’s an investment in the community home; sometimes it’s a small, simple project that illuminates a client’s special talents and interests.

A tour of the community homes pres-ents a long list of examples—not in the strictest terms needs, but highly desired equipment and experiences that provide “a quality of life that is valued by society.”

At our home in Victoria, nicely fur-nished with comfortable couches and a big dining table, everyone is ambulatory, but one

INSIDE THIS ISSUE2016 Annual Report ................................... 2-3Rolling Acres Golf Scramble ........................ 4-5Memorials and Gifts ........................................6Britney Sauer Leaves a Legacy ........................6Providing a Full Life, continued ......................7From the Director of Development ..................8VocalEssence Holiday Concert ..........................8

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GalaM O U N T O L I V E T H O M E s ’ a U x I L I a ry

Thursday, October 26, 2017 Golden Valley Country Club

5:00 PM rECEPTION7:00 PM DINNEr & PrOGraM

Early bird tickets purchased by Oct 15 – $95Tickets purchased after Oct 15 – $105

RSVP online at www.mtolivet.org/MOHAgalaor by calling Katie Shepherd 612.767.2256

Committee chair Aaron Youngdahl with committee member Kim Kelsey

Staff member Stephanie Kohl and Tali move from the deck to the backyard of her home thanks to a ramp.

Golf Scramble Raises $110,000!THANK YOU, DONORS!

We hope you can join in this event Thursday, October 26, 5:00 p.m.

at the Golden Valley Country Club.FEATURING:

Silent/Live Auction | Games of ChanceMusical Entertainment | Donation Appeal

PROCEEDS FROM THIS BENEFIT WILL SUPPORT Mount Olivet Home

Mount Olivet Careview HomeMount Olivet Day ServicesMount Olivet Rolling Acres

Online registration and bidding for this event at http://www.mtolivet.org/upcoming-events/

mount-olivet-homes-auxiliary-galaor call Katie Shepherd at 612.767.2256

Early bird tickets purchased by October 15 – $95 Tickets Purchased after October 15 –$105

Live auction will feature trips to Colorado, Orlando, a Gopher football package, gourmet dinners, and more.

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Financials SOURCE OF FUNDSGovernment Funding 94.86% $20,904,788Contributions 3.73% $822,294Special Events 0.73% $160,981Investment Income 0.53% $117,732Miscellaneous 0.15% $32,640

Total Income 100.00% $22,038,435

EXPENSESProgram Expenses 66.64% $15,247,601Payroll, Taxes, Fringes 10.25% $2,344,882Administrative Expenses 9.75% $2,229,920Property Expenses 5.53% $1,265,556Maintenance & Laundry 4.48% $1,024,854Dietary 2.92% $667,833Special Costs 0.43% $98,715

Total Expenses 100.00% $22,879,361

Net Income (Loss) ($840,926)

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT

2017 Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Board of Directors:Mary Anderson, Pastor Steve Cornils, Bruce Ensrud, Carol Johnson, Bruce Kobs, Board Chair Pastor David Lose, Pamela Miller, Elizabeth Psihos, Chris Rud, James Strommen, Kris Teigen, Susan Wilcox.

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McGregor—a special place for families of returning veterans

At McGregorCreative writing class

Discover Summer camp for youth on the autism spectrum

Staff member Rachel reading to Erin

Show Stoppers performs at various events.

Glee Club—a great favorite for participants and audiences

The loss in 2016 was due to the expansion into clinical mental health services. Launched in 2015, case loads and staffing were increased in 2016. The insurance industry and the state Medicare system does not provide sufficient funding for this type of service. In September 2016 this service was discontinued.

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2016 President and Board Chair Annual Report

2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Tracy Murphy David Lose

Mary and staff member Sandy at the Togetherness Celebration

McGregor—a special place for families of returning veterans

At McGregor

Show Stoppers performs at various events.

Glee Club—a great favorite for participants and audiences

Golf Scramble chair Aaron Youngdahl with resident Mallory

Discover Summer camp

Nancy on the deck at Sherwood

Key decisions and big change impacted 2016, all made toward the goal of strengthening our service to and care for persons with intellectual and other disabilities. We closed our home health and clinical services depart-ments. Both decisions were difficult, but necessary to protect long-term viability. We also opened residential home programs at Jan View, Lotus View, and Valley High, moving 14 clients from our Victoria Campus. Through all this change, we preserved our person-centered, quality care. We continue to be proud of the services we offer our clients and residents through our residential, in-home, and adult day services programs, as well as case management, summer camps for youth on the autism spectrum, respite care, crisis care, and McGregor Cabins. Highlights include:

• Cared for 136 people in our long-term residential programs at 33 community homes

• Provided crisis intervention services for 510 individuals through our Metro Crisis Coordination Program

• Provided 25 psychiatric consultations for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities that are supported through our Metro Crisis Coordination Program

• Implemented the use of MyEvolve electronic client files software for all of the Metro Crisis Coordination Program, and began implementation for residential service programs

• Began providing contracted case management services for Hennepin County, ending the year with 73 clients and a team of four case man-agers and one director

• Supported 30 clients and their families by providing 807 bed days of extended weekend respite care

• Provided educational, recreational, and social opportunities for 29 adults in our adult day services program

• Enriched the lives of 24 children in our Discover Summer camp for youth with autism spectrum disorder; seven of them attended all six weeks

• Trained 650 employees internally and over 750 individuals associated with external agency/groups

• Set a fundraising record thanks to the generosity of individual donors, corporations, and foundations who gave annual gifts, grants, corporate support, and estate gifts.

We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to our families, supporters, partners, volunteers, and staff, who helped us serve and enhance the lives of our clients.

Tracy Murphy, president Pastor David Lose, board chair

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Golf Supporters 2017Thank You, Donors!

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FALL 2017Homes with Heart is published three times a year

for family, friends, and supporters of Mount Olivet Rolling Acres.Board President: David Lose

President: Tracy MurphyEditor & Director of Development: Mari Carlson

Copy Editors, Writers & Researchers: Jennifer Carlson, Tyler Hauser, Lynn von Hassel,

Karen WalhofGolf Scramble Photographer: Bob Chapman

Graphic Design: Karen Walhof

BENEFACTORSData Center Systems, Inc.Geritom Medical, Inc.Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.

TITANIUMCastro Family FoundationJeannine Rivet & Warren Herreid

PLATINUMArthur J. Gallagher & Co. Charlie & Kathy Cunningham

KleinBank

GOLD44th Street DentalBullis Insurance AgencyLunds & ByerlysLupient Automotive Group MMKR

SILVERAlton FoundationBlake BonjeanBusiness Choice, Inc.Bruce & Nicole EnsrudFraser-Morris Electric Co.Ron HaberkornHatzung InsuranceScott HookMark Jackson Mount Olivet Church – Men’s Breakfast Groups

Roy & Cammie NelsonLorraine NeugerSteven & Stefie OrthPaul Meyer Architects, Inc.Pearson Auto Body, LLCCurtis PearsonPiper Jaffray CompaniesJames & Judy StrommenYoungstedts, Inc.

BRONZEBald Eagle ErectorsSusan BucknamJames CarlsonJerome & Linda CarlsonClifton Larson AllenDelta Dental of MinnesotaGray Plant MootyVern HanzlikKennedy & GravenJoe & Donna LangerPhilip & Jo Ann LarsonWayne & Carolyn LarsonMarjorie McLaughlinMetropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

O’Keefe Cabinets, Inc.Roy & Cammie OlsonOlympic Companies, Inc.Rachel Contracting, LLCStan & Chris RudDean & Ruth SchmalzSonus Interiors, Inc.Merton StrommenSundet FoundationThe KNW Group – Lowell & Norma Zitzloff

Bill McReavyBrett McReavyPaul MedinPeter MedinPam MillerRuss MillerRoss NelsonMark NoltaEric OllermanSteve OrthBret PalmerBob PearsonMark PetersonTom PiccioneLuke PiekertPeter PortillaRob PresthusBeth PsihosCraig PudasNic PuzakPaul RadosevichAl RamseyDoug RanalloMichael ReinhartDan RoddyShane RoepkeDave RollinsChris RudStan RudBill SalmenMark SampsonPhil SchaeferKollin SchammelAugie SchauerEmily ScheevelJosh SchultheisTrent ShoresKyle SimmonsTyler SimmonsDrew SmithTom SmithMarty StanchfieldBrent StifterBjorn StrommenBob StrommenJim StrommenCharly TemplinLazaro VersallesKen VineeJason WachtlTed WaldeckDave WalterDoug WarnerPeter WarnerGary WertTom WeselyClive WestTim WhiteChris Wiese

Waconia PharmacyDave & Kara WalterWashburn-McReavyGary & Launa WertNancy Youngdahl

GOLF GIFTSDavid & Katherine AafedtMatthew AafedtDouglas AffinitoMary AndersonRenae AndersonWilliam & Barbara AronsVincent & Susan Barton Mark & Karen BeeseAndrea BlairEmily & Andrew BrainerdRobert ChapmanMark DupontEdina RealtyLuke EichmeyerWayne & Betty FaddenJohn & Karen FloodDavid & Cynthia FolinDennis & Lois GiesenHugh & Kay GilmoreTom GormleyTrent HoganBill JarvisTom JensenRobert Johnson &

Heather PaciottiRobert KroogWayne & Carolyn LarsonRuss LewisMarie LuaDick & Susan LundellJay MahlerJohn & Darla MarsdenRichard & Joyce McFarlandPam MillerJeff & Karen MoenBret PalmerBeth PsihosNicholas PuzakTom & Lynne RendahlRudy Luther ToyotaThomas Smith & Shelly Psyhogios-Smith

Sonus Interiors Inc. – Michael Reinhart

Stan & Christine RudJodie & Michael StackenMartin StanchfieldTodd & Sydney TaggertPete WarnerGary & Launa WertAaron Youngdahl

GOLF GIFTS IN KIND 3M ChampionshipApplebeesBarrio EdinaBear Path Golf ClubBen FranklinBluefin Bay ResortBowleroChanhassen Dinner TheatreChaska Town CourseCoalition Restaurant

Culver’s Restaurant – Chanhassen

Culver’s Restaurant – Chaska

Dan ColeDeer Run Golf ClubDockside Fish Market & Deli

Bruce Engelsma Edina Country ClubFloyd’sGeritom Medical, Inc.Gina Maria’s PizzaNate HatzungGloria Hiner Hopper’s Bar & GrillIHeartMedica Markets Group

Island View Golf ClubInstitute for Chiropractic

Rehabilitation – Betsy StarkJoe Senser’s Grill & BarKraus-Anderson Construction Co.

Lafayette ClubLunds & Byerly’sLutsen MountainsMarriott Shadow RidgeMassage EnvyMaynard’s RestaurantRuss & Jan MichaletzMinneapolis Golf ClubMinnesota TwinsMocha Monkey Coffeehouse

North Oaks Golf ClubNova Restaurant GroupOak 19 Fare & RefreshmentOlympic Hills Golf ClubPablo’s Mexican RestaurantPerkins of ChaskaPizzeria LolaRed CowSalut Bar AmericainTC Orthopedics – Eden Prairie

Tires Plus – ChanhassenUnhinged! PizzaUniversity of Minnesota – Les Bolstad Golf Course

Vandy’s GrillVictoria Rose Floral, Inc.Victoria’s HouseVictory Links Golf CourseXcel Energy Center

GOLFERS David AafedtMatthew AafedtJC AndersonMatt AndersonPaul AndersonRenae AndersonRob AndersonBill AronsDrew BakkenKaren Beese

Mark BeeseChad BidouAndrea BlairDavid BlueJohn BoerboonAndrew BrainerdEmily BrainerdMatt BrietbachCraig BudolfsonJoel CarlsonPaul CarlstedTim CarstensJed CheneyWally CisewskiChris ColemanAaron CookAndrew CookBrian CulverMatt DanielsJoAnn deLeonJoe DemarsTom DrewiskeMark DupontRuss DyllaLuke EichmeyerJohn EllisBruce EngelsmaJamie EngelsmaHoldyn EricksonDerek FauslandJohn FeickertJim FishbeckJohn FloodJohn FoxBrett GevingHugh GilmoreTom GormleyAlex GreeneDan GroteVern HanzlikCharlie HartwellBrad HarveyNate HatzungCathy HedlofNeil HeinenCory HoeppnerJon HoffmanKyle HoganTrent HoganVicki HolinkaScott HookCraig HuelskoetterBrad IversonDoug JaegerKevin JanasekAndrea JanssenTom JensenBob JohnsonRich JunghansTom KarnowskiPaul KellyChad KingbayTed KisnerBruce KoehlerKevin KokesRoger KolandTodd KolandBobby KroogSpencer LangerWayne LarsonRuss LewisJoy LuaDoug LuickDick LundellJay MahlerSteve Marsden

Gary WieseSandy WieseDarcy WinterLarry YoungstedtAaron ZabelClint ZellmanJon ZerullMike Zipoy

WINNING TEAMS 1ST PLACE NET Dan Grote, Peter Warner, Doug Warner, Jon Hoffman2ND PLACE NET Michael Reinhart, Ross Nelson, Tom Piccione, Jim Fishbeck3RD PLACE NET Doug Luick, Luke Pickert, Clive West, Kevin Janasek1ST PLACE GROSS Paul Anderson, Tyler Simmons, David Blue, Ted Waldeck2ND PLACE GROSS Roger Koland, Todd Koland, Russ Lewis, Derek Fausland3RD PLACE GROSS Kollin Schammel, Jamie Engelsma, Shane Roepke, Rob Anderson

FIELD EVENT WINNERSMEN’S LONGEST DRIVE Spencer LangerWOMEN’S LONGEST DRIVE Andrea BlairMEN’S LONGEST PUTT Aaron CookWOMEN’S LONGEST PUTT Andrea BlairCLOSEST TO THE PIN (#6) Mike ZipoyCLOSEST TO THE PIN (#16) Charly TemplinSTRAIGHTEST DRIVE (#15) Tom Piccione

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Golf Scramble registration

Golfers Drew Bakken & Bill McReavy

Data Center Systems team: Eric Ollerman, Andrea Janssen, Scott Hook & Brett Geving

Hope Circle volunteering for the event (l-r): Sue Pfleider, Debbie Bowers, Kristin Welbaum, Katie Marxhausen, Diane Anderson & Kris Hawkins

Mallory from Rolling Acres with golfers (l-r): Doug Jaeger, Mark Beese, Bruce Engelsma & Nic Puzak

The Lupient golf team (l-r): Rich Junghans, Paul Medin, Peter Medin & Joe Demars

Thanks to the benefactors of the Golf Scramble: Data CenterSystems, Geritom Medical, Kraus-Anderson Construction Co.

The carts line up for the beginning of the Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Golf Scramble.

The Geritom Medical team with Pastor David Lose (center), Rolling Acres board chair (l-r): Jason Wachtl, John Feickert,

Alex Greene & Drew Smith

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The 2017 Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Golf Scramble netted $110,000

The beautiful Minneapolis Golf Club

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We apologize if your name was omitted or misspelled. Call Jennifer Carlson at 612.821.3154 for corrections.

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Memorials and GiftsThank You, Donors!January 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017ESTATE GIFTS:Lawrence Fallander TrustEdwin & Edith Norberg

Charitable Trust

GRANTS:Fred C. and Katherine B.

Andersen FoundationEdina Realty FoundationBrenden Mann FoundationMinnesota State Arts Board

– Partners in Arts

IN MEMORY OF:JUDY KROOKFamily & FriendsJohn and Susan EngenRoberta FaragherJames and Mavis HamannMaurice and Paulette HorsmanMary and Randy LauDouglas and Debra LundDavid and Elizabeth

MichaelsonLois MichaelsonPaul MichaelsonBruce and Joan Peterson

EVELYN NOTERMANNJo Ann Schmitz

BRITNEY “BRITTY” SAUER

Family & FriendsMaryam AshtianiMarian BahlMarilyn BryanSharon DarcoPaul and Cheryl EricksonMaurreen and Scott MoremRonald and Cathryn NelsonLynn and Thomas PahlJean RauschMary Jo RauschJim and Jennifer RogersJill RovnerPatricia RubleHoward and Helen SauerSusan and Paul SauerPaul and Suzanne StordahlSteve and Janie Warner

IN HONOR OF:CHRISTOPHER STROMMENChristopher and Leslie

Neugent

MERTON STROMMEN’S 98TH BIRTHDAY

Raynard and Valborg Huglen

DANIEL WELDINAthena and Sheffield PriestMarilyn WeldinJanelle and Terry

Weldin-Frisch

GIFTS IN KIND:William ArmstrongTom and Monica

HammerstenLuayn Ruch-HammondSusan and Paul SauerMeghan SieckertJean WallnerKris Waters

GIFTS:AmazonSmileBeth and David BakerSteven and Mary BakkenLynn BensonDavid & Linda BorrellBowman & Son Home

ImprovementsJerome and Linda CarlsonChaska Fire Department

Relief AssociationDarcie DegroteJames Lynskey and Jane DietlE & J Heating & Cooling, Inc.Bruce and Nicole EnsrudCarol FristedtMary GosselinKiwanis Club-ChaskaKnights of Columbus

Forest LakeRon and Lori LeeDick LundellMildred MartinsonGea and James MertenPamela MillerMark OpheimGilbert and Betty PratterSusan and David ReissRudy Luther Toyota ScionJean Hariman and

Larry SchanzenbachMark and Megan SkogstadMichael and Jodie StackenThe Langdon Inc.Venture BankRobert and Judy Wetley

MATCHING GIFTS:Ameriprise Financial

Employee Giving CampaignPfizer Foundation Matching

Gifts Program Thrivent/YourCause

THRIVENT CHOICE:Fern Peterson CarrMaureen ElkingtonBruce and Nicole EnsrudRick and Carol LalemanKaren SeglemErik SolieMary and Michael Wollan

Testing the new handicap accessible door at ADS

Britney Sauer Leaves a LegacyThrough Organ Donation

Britney Sauer loved attending Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Adult Day Services (ADS). Her mother Susan describes her as a happy person who loved music and was aware of her surround-

ings, always wearing a big smile. Britney was nonverbal and used a wheelchair. Susan recounts that it was amazing to see Britney develop re-lationships with staff and especially other nonverbal clients at

ADS. “She was thriving at Rolling Acres,” Susan says. “We love the organization.”

When Britney died, the Sauer family decided to help make the new space at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres more inviting and welcoming. They designat-ed memorial gifts to make the ADS entrance door handicap accessible and “add more artwork that was colorful and bright and cheerful,” Susan says. The striking floral wall hanging pictured at right adorns the entry area.

In addition, Susan is passionate in promot-ing organ donation. “I really, really feel strongly that people served by Rolling Acres are poten-tial organ donors.” She adds, “You and I make the choice to be an organ donor when we get our driver’s license. This population never gets that opportunity.” She says of her own experience at Britney’s death, “Britney had the opportunity to donate both kidneys, her liver, skin, eyes, and ovaries. Britney saved three women’s lives—a beautiful, beautiful thing. She provided many precious gifts to many people, and it lifted us up at a terrible time, realizing Britney could do this.”

Susan is working with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare to increase awareness of organ and tissue donation for their pa-tient population. The words that most beautifully express her message follow:

When there is a donor,life springs from death,sorrow turns to hope,and a terrible lossbecomes a gift.Susan speaks movingly of her

family’s experience. “Britty’s life was a blessing, and her death provided gifts to many. We were lucky to be her family.”

Britney “Britty” Sauer

The Sauer family at the dedication of the door given in memory of Britney Sauer

(l-r) Paul, Susan, and Ali Sauer with

artwork given in memory of their daughter and sister, Britney

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person is unsteady and finds it challenging to walk down stairs. To make the whole home accessible to him and ensure that his movement is safe, a stair lift has been installed. It was purchased through life enhancement funds received last year. Jessica O’Connor, the program coordinator at our home in Victoria, points out that moving to the basement if there is threat-ening weather is crucial to everyone’s safety. “What if he fell going down the stairs?” she asks. “The stair lift was necessary, we thought. It also opens up the whole house to that person.”

Sometimes more space is needed for proper care. A room may hold a bed—absolutely necessary—but best care for the person there may include using a specialized lift to get into bed. That device requires space—so a larger room is actually needed. A number of the clients on the Victoria Campus have moved into newly renovated rooms in Cottage 1 which provide more space, making their life more comfortable and staff members’ work easier. That type of renovation exceeds require-ments, but Rolling Acres sees it as necessary.

And then there are all those things that make life richer, more fulfilling, more pleasant for clients. That’s part of the “quality of life” promise in the value statement. The backyard at our home in Victoria, for example, has a wonderful fire pit which clients dearly enjoy. At one time it was difficult for one person to reach the pit, but now a path has been put in place, which makes the fire pit experience much more pleasant—a life enhancement. However, the tall fence that circles the yard needs updating. Also, much of the yard needs landscaping—not an insur-mountable project, but one that is not in the budget. And in this person-centered organization, it is a necessity for these roommates who love spending time in the backyard. “The fence provides a private and safe environment for our clients,” Jessica says. “It’s important for us in this house.”

At our home at Westgate, a ramp from the deck in the backyard leads to a

glider that accommodates wheelchairs. It’s perhaps not strictly necessary, but it is certainly pleasant to sit in your backyard on a lovely fall day and swing softly in the breeze. Safe places inside and outside the community home—that’s quality of life! That’s person-centered care!

Do you have a favorite hobby that brings delight to your days? One of the clients in Cottage 1 on the Vic-toria Campus loves to cook. With the assistance of staff members, she

wrote down her favorite recipes and put photos of those creations in a scrap-

book—her own recipe book! She’s very proud of her work, and it gives her great joy to look through her cookbook and show it to others.

One of the young men in the newest community home, Brickstone, is a fine pho-tographer. He has staged, with the help of staff, a photography exhibit at the Univer-sity of Minnesota, at which all his photos sold. How exciting for him!

Neither of these projects required a great deal of money—but each required staff time and brought great joy to these clients as they explored individual talents and shared them with family and friends.

“Life enhancements” is a broad category that includes a wide range of equipment, experiences, and events. The ones mentioned here are only a small sampling. Some of them seem like necessities to the rest of us. Some provide community experiences that build relationships between house-mates. Some help individuals experience the personally satisfying dimensions of life. Aren’t they exactly what you want and expect in your life?

The 2017 year-end appeal will help provide more life enhancements to the people served at Rolling Acres—enriching their lives in both practical and wonderful ways. Each gift enables Rolling Acres to be more person-centered—valuing and celebrating the gifts and interests, abilities and possibilities, of each person.

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Brad looks forward to pontooning with housemates and staff during his stay at the McGregor Cabins.

A special keyboard makes the computer more accessible.

Keith delights in his baseball cards.

Jason was all smiles getting ready to swing atthe piñata at his fiesta-themed birthday party.

The Westgate glider provides a pleasant backyard experience.

SCATTER JOY!RALPH WALDO EMERSON

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Mount olivet Rolling AcRes

Mari Carlson, Director of DevelopmentMount Olivet Lutheran Church

& Affiliated Organizations612.821.3150, mcarlson@mtolivethomes.org

NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDTWIN CITIES

PERMIT NO. 3675

18986 LAKE DRIVE EAST, CHANHASSEN, MN 55317-9348

From the Director of Development

A Special Free Performance

by VocalEssencefor people with intellectual disabilities

and their families and friendsMonday, December 4, 7:00 p.m.

Mount Olivet Lutheran ChurchWest Campus

Public also invited

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Email Stephanie Kohl at SKohl@mtolivet-MORA.org

or 952.474.5974

Special thanks to the Brenden MannFoundation for their support

Dear Friend and Supporter,Living a quality of life valued by society is our mission! Every day our dedicated

staff members find ways to enrich the lives of people with intellectual and other disabilities served by Mount Olivet Rolling Acres. We strongly endorse this “person-centered approach.” Sometimes it is staff spending more time with a person on a favorite activity like creating a photo album or a personal cookbook. Sometimes it is walking to the library or driving to a sporting event or learning how to use a new computer program. Sometimes it is staff sitting with someone who just needs a little extra TLC.

Often it is the little things we do that make the day for any of us, and the people we serve are no exception, so our 2017 year-end fundraising appeal will focus on support for life enhancements. After basic needs are met, activities that lift spirits, spur creativity, and connect people to the world around them have a big impact. To help make this happen, your gift of any size is appreciated!!

Watch your mail for our year-end appeal. Please be generous and know that your gift will make a big difference enhancing the lives of people served by Rolling Acres. There are many ways to give, so email or call our development office to discuss possibilities. Thank you in advance!!

Happy fall!

P.S. Please join us at the Mount Olivet Homes’ Auxiliary Fall Gala on October 26 for a fun-filled evening with great food and spectacular silent and live auctions.

Staff members Deb Decker (l) and Stacy Oftelie (r) enjoy time with a special person on the patio.