A BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE PUBLICATIONSUMMER/FALL 2017

A better way of caring. A better way of living.

“Under the Harvest Moon”Auction and Food Extravaganza – Join Us!

Auction Co-chairs Eileen Herr and Viki Smith

There is still time for you to join us at the

22nd Annual Auction and Food ExtravaganzaThe festivities will be held at the

Beechwood Homes AtriumSaturday, October 21, 2017 – 6:30 pm

$85 per personProceeds benefit the Living Care Fund

WGRZ-TV’s Kevin O’Connell will be back to WOW the crowd!

AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA – 2017

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— Saturday, October 21st – 6:30 P.M. —Join us under the glow of the harvest moon. Guests will enjoy a multitude of sumptuous food stations of harvest

cuisine and fine wines, imported beers and decadant desserts. Kevin O’Connell of WGRZ-TV will be returning asour Celebrity Auctioneer.

In addition to fabulous food and entertainment, there will be exciting auction items up for bid, all for a great cause:to benefit our residents and Homes. The Auction and Food Extravaganza is our largest annual fundraiser, and has raisedmore than $1,770,000 million since it started!

Auction net proceeds will go to the Living Care Fund, which helps supplement our cost of care for residents who haveexhausted their personal resources and ensures that once a resident becomes a member of our Beechwood Continuing Care“family,” they remain with us for as long as they need our care…regardless of their financial situation.

CALL THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TODAY AT (716) 810-7371 FORMORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN DONATE OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS!

See you on Saturday, October 21st!

“Party at the Beech” Auction Gift Party...Waves of Fun!On May 11th, the 4th Annual “Party at the Beech” Gift Gathering Party was held. Over 100 guests

enjoyed an evening full of food, desserts, wines, beer and fun. Thousands ofdollars in gift cards were donated to benefit our Fall auction.

We want to thank the following vendors and donors for their generous supportwhich was the heart of our event!

Bronco Wines ~ Flying Bison Brewery Co.Lebro’s Restaurant ~ BW Smokin’ Barrels BBQ ~ Buffalo Wild Wings

Sweet Melody’s Gelato ~ Morgan Linen Services

NEW SPONSORS AND ADVERTISERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!Many levels include admission to the auction as well as recognition on all promo-tional materials, web site and at the event! See form on opposite page.

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AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA – 2017

22nd Annual Auction & Food ExtravaganzaSaturday, October 21, 2017

Donated Items:

The item(s) we would like to donate to the Auction is: ________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

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Value: __________________________ Expiration Date: _______________________________________

Name to be listed in program book: ______________________________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________City ____________________ State __________ Zip ______

E-mail: __________________________________ Phone # ____________________________________

Patron Levels:Listing to appear in Auction Program Book

q New Moon Level - $500 – Two complimentary reservations ($170)and a Half page ad in our program book (7 ½” W x 4 ¾” H)

q Super Moon Level - $250 – A quarter page ad in our program book (3½” W X 4¾”H)

q Silver Moon Level - $100 – An eighth page ad in our program book (3 ½” W x 2 ¼”H)

q Blue Moon Level - $50 – Patron listing in the program book

q Orange Moon Level - $25 – Patron listing in the program book

All ads are in black and white. Please send your ad in JPG, TIF or PDF format toelew@beechwoodcare.org

Enclosed is our payment of $ _____________ for a Patron Listing to be placed in the Auction Book.

Send Auction Gifts and Patrons to:

THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION2235 Millersport Highway • Getzville, NY 14068 • (716) 810-7370

PARTY AT THE BEECH

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“Party at the Beech” – Auction Gift Gathering Party

Ms. Jenna AgnelloMrs. Peggy Kelley-AlbersMr. and Mrs. Howard AndresArric CorporationRev. and Mrs. Calvin BabcockMr. and Mrs. Paul BanasMrs. Margaret BarreyDr. and Mrs. Robert S. BavisottoBee Group Newspapers – Barb SzarasMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BetzMrs. Dawn BirzonMs. Patricia BodganBuffalo UltrasoundMr. and Mrs. Timothy BukoltMr. and Mrs. Timothy CalkinsMr. Michael B. CampbellCaring TransitionsMr. and Mrs. Robert P. Carr, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel CastleMr. Joseph CefarattiBob and Jody ChamberlinMs. Elaine ChrzanowskiColor Coatings, Inc.Josh DeLozier and Victoria LewMs. Jennifer FisherMr. and Mrs. Carl R. ForsterMs. Joann FudoliMrs. Joyce GafterMs. Mary Ann GarvinMr. and Mrs. Gary GorenfloHealth System Services, LTD.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne HerrKevin Herr and Denise HopcusChris HilbrechtMr. Scott Hirsch

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce HoffmanMrs. Bernadine HowlettJ & L Premier LandscapingMr. and Mrs. Carl JacobsJames Desiderio, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Leonard JarmuszDale and Candace KadishMr. and Mrs. Henry J. KayeMrs. Celeste A. KerstenMrs. Beverly KieferMr. and Mrs. Paul J. KlonowskiMrs. Christine KobusMr. Kameron KontosMs. Pamela KrawczykMs. Holly LangeDennis and Lisa LarsonEric and Charlene LarsonMrs. Maria LauffenburgerMr. and Mrs. John LefkoMs. Brenda LekankaMs. Eileen M. LewMr. and Mrs. Michael P. MagnerMr. and Mrs. John D. MalliaMr. and Mrs. Michael MaraschielloMs. Megan Maxfied Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCuneMr. and Mrs. Richard McDonald, Jr.Mrs. Nicole MeisenburgRev. Dr. and Mrs. F.Victor MetivierMrs. Virginia S. MolinMs. Lauren MorseMr. and Mrs. Robert MorseMrs. Patricia S. NoyesMr. and Mrs. John J. O’NeilMrs. Vergie Oettinger

Mr. and Mrs. Peter OttMr. and Mrs. Don PearcePhotographics 2Mr. and Mrs. John PizzutoRev. and Mrs. James M. PollardMs. Nina PotyezMr. and Mrs. Gerald PrinceMr. Anthony and Rev. Mary Ann PulaMr. and Mrs. Daniel QuatraroMrs. Bonnie ReedMr. and Mrs. Andrew ReillyMr. and Mrs. Forrest E. RhinehartMs. Mary RozmusMr. and Mrs. Richard SchanleyMr. and Mrs. Edward J. SchwambornMs. Dianne SippelMr. and Mrs. Frank SmigelskyMr. and Mrs. Stephen SmigelskyMrs. Caroline SmigelskyMr. and Mrs. Scott SmithMr. and Mrs. Norman SodusMr. and Mrs. Raymond SotoSpecial Care Systems, LLCMrs. Elizabeth ThurstonMr. and Mrs. William TresseltRobert and Cheryl WassonMs. Paulette WelkerMrs. Maureen A. WiedemanMr. and Mrs. Raymond WitteMrs. Julia M. WozniakMrs. Joan Finley Wright

BEECH PARTY DONOR LIST

Thank you to all!

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On June 20, parents, mentors, Beechwood employees and guests watched proudly as the six 2016-17Project SEARCH interns participated in a graduation ceremony to mark their successful completion of theprogram.

Project SEARCH of Western New York at Beechwood is a business-led partnership that offers a school-to-work program alternative for students with disabilities who are in their last year of high school. It is part ofProject SEARCH™, an international program.

Participants in the program learn real-world skills while at Beechwood, where lessons are based on dailyliving skills, such as nutrition, finances, job search and resume building. They also participate in non-paid jobrotations (10-12 weeks each) throughout Beechwood, and have the opportunity to work directly withBeechwood residents.

“Project SEARCH is an evolving transition program for qualifying students who do not currently have aplan in place following graduation. Every year we experiencenew needs and individualize a support system for them,” saysErin R. Richeal, Exceptional Education Teacher for ProjectSEARCH. “ We work diligently with families, providingresources following the graduation of their young adult. Ourgraduates’ adult lives should closely mirror yours and mine -meaning working and participating in activities that feed theirsoul.”

Applications for the 2017-2018 Project SEARCH programare now being accepted. If you know someone who would be a good fit or if you’d like more information, contact Erin at ericheal@e1b.org.

Another successful year for Project SEARCH!Business-led partnership provides school-to-work program alternative for those with disabilities.

PROJECT SEARCH

Graduates smile proudly posing with their teachers (left) and Beechwood mentors. (right)

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BCC NEWS

BCC Annual Years of Service RecognitionPublicly recognizing our dedicated staff who have been an extended part of our Beechwood, Blocher and

Asbury Pointe family is always a pleasure. Each year, staff are honored for their multiple years of service for providing quality and compassionate care to our residents. Together, we celebrate at a luncheon in their honorwhere they are awarded with a special gift. Our sincere thanks to these dedicated staff members who havegiven our residents so much for so many years! BCC CEO, Daniel O’Neill; Asbury Pointe Exec. Dir., KarenGrady and Blocher Homes Admin., Barb Gorenflo...help celebrate their milestones.

John Repetski Friendship Walk & Gardens

On May 16th, family, friends residents and staff gathered for the dedication of the John Repetski FriendshipWalk and Gardens funded by his very generous legacy gift. As mother natureoffered “tears of joy,” throughout the dedication, Reverend Mary Ann Pula’s

thoughtful and beautiful words about John . . .the man, brother, uncle, friend and generousbenefactor. . .touched everyone’s heart. After the dedication and reception, the sun beganto shine just in time for family and friends to take a stroll throughout the newly planted gardensand paved pathways on the entire Beechwood campus.

John Repetski was a gentle man who came to know Beechwood Continuing Carethrough moving into Asbury Pointe, our independent retirement community, over 15 yearsago! A retired GM engineer and former Marine, Mr. Repetski was an avid walker. Hewould walk the entire Beechwood-Asbury campus daily, stopping by to visit the development staff to get an updateon the latest news of our continuum; or just give a quick salute as he walked by the office.

Through his generosity, our residents, families and staff will be able to enjoy nature and all it hasto offer for years to come. We can’t think of a better way to honor his memory.

John's proud siblings (left) and family (right)

See photos and list on next page

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BCC ANNUALYEARS OF SERVICE

30 YEARS OF SERVICE

Colleen Bandinelli Kameron Kontos Diana Miller

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Mary Blask Dorothy Devine Lynn Johnson-Farley

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Elizabeth Bunger Deborah Heil Megan Hewett Donna Kleinhans Rose Kusmierczyk Leslie Miseneer Alonzo Peete Jeff Vrenna

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Geraldine Alexander Cathy Depasquale

15 YEARS OF SERVICE (cont’d)

David Fry Kelly Giamberdino Nora Janis Jodie JefferyElaine JuddShawn Judd Lola Kordela Holly LangeLisa Rupert Mary Lou SetteducatoKathy SnyderNell Szywala Letitia Tabor Sarah Trombley

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Folasade AwolesiAndrew Bellucci Steven Bliss Mary BloodShalaya Ferrell

10 YEARS OF SERVICE (cont’d)

Clifford Francis Christopher Hilbrecht Clifford Hornick Ellen Lods Erica Martin Nitosha McAndrew Tina McKerrow Anne Miller Seth Parton

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

Joseph Cala Nicholas CritesRegina Diggs Marcia Evans Jacob FriesCrystal Glenn.Arielle Hall Candace Harris-OfficerRonisha IngramFrederick Isler, III

5 YEARS OF SERVICE (cont’d)

Naiima Khahaifa Yvette Marin Robin Lynne Miller Karen Mittlefehldt Maggie Mobley Karen MommertzHeather Newman Lindsay Reimers Monica Rook Cash Sanders Tia Maria SawyerPetrina Sciandra Rebecca Steen Holly SzafarczykJenenne Taylor Jazmine Williams Ella Wright

30 YEARS25 YEARS 15 YEARS

15 YEARS10 YEARS

5 YEARS

15 YEARS5 YEARS

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SUMMERTIME AT BEECHWOOD & BLOCHER HOMES

After nine years of service at Beechwoood Continuing Care, Rev. Mary Ann Pula, Director of Pastoral Care, has retired. She sharedthat she has much yet to accomplish...her bucket list is long! Her beautiful smile and kind spirit will be greatly missed by us all!

Rev. Mary Ann Pula Retires

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SUMMERTIME AT BEECHWOOD & BLOCHER HOMES

MARCH 1, 2017 TO AUGUST 31, 2017

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In celebration of My LifeMs. Mary M. SimetIn honor of Rita HufnagelMr. Glenn HufnagelIn honor of Nonnie SmithMr. Terrell HenryIn memory of SavannahMs. Michelle PlewinskiIn memory of Jack C. AnthonyMrs. Sally D. MurphyIn memory of Judy ArchangelMs. Pamela Norman

In memory of Rev. Harold K. BabbMr. Ronald BabbIn memory of Arlene BateauMr. Anthony Donahue-BateauIn memory of Lewis R. BiegerMrs. Jean BiegerIn memory of John F. BlasikMr. and Mrs. Wally FreiertIn memory of William BonaffiniMrs. Karen MayerMr. and Mrs. Todd A. MeccaMs. Karen Nawrot

In memory of Sharon BrandtMr. Edward H. BrandtIn memory of Rusty BungerMrs. Elizabeth A. BungerIn memory of June CarlessMs. Kimberly RogersIn memory of Oscar and Koren CarlsonMrs. Nancy HayesIn memory of Ann CarterMs. Lexus Marvin

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS TO THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION

BEQUESTSDarwin E. and Evelyn E. Ellis Fund *

Estate of Kathleen K. KraussEstate of Lorraine M. MeinkeEstate of Miriam R. Minsker

LEADERS ($5,000 & OVER)Mrs. Albertine K. MoranMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Tanski

FOUNDERS ($1,000 TO $2,999)Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. BoyMr. Stephen N. HuntRich and Barb McCuneMrs. Susan M. MoranAnonymous

SPONSORS ($500 TO $999)Beechwood Service GuildMr. David R. FryMrs. Barbara GorenfloMr. and Mrs. Ronald K. HookMr. and Mrs. Michael A. Lombardo

Mr. and Mrs. Paul MillerMrs. Cynthia M. MykinsMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Andrew ReillyMs. Susan M. SawyerMrs. Kathryn SimmeRobert and Cheryl WassonMr. and Mrs. James W. Zerby

PATRONS ($100 TO $499)Mrs. Kristin M. AndersonMrs. Colleen BandinelliMrs. Ellen M. BeckMr. and Mrs. Lester C. BennettMrs. Penny BlaskMr. & Mrs. Peter A. Calandra, Jr.

Family of Betty CaseMs. Marzanna A. DabekMs. Ariana DiazMr. and Mrs. Michael P. FitchDr. Roger and Carol FordenMs. Veronica FrazierMr. Craig L. GilseyMrs. Crystal GlennMr. and Mrs. Mark GradyMrs. Elaine M. HareMr. Alvin R. HavenMs. Jessika HolmesMr. Brian HyzyMs. Stefanie JanuszMrs. Celeste A. KerstenMr. and Mrs. Philip KishDr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kite, Jr.Mr. Kameron KontosMs. Pamela Krawczyk-GreeneMs. Rosemarie KusmierczykMs. Holly LangeMr. & Mrs. William J. McLaughlinMs. Lynette PauseMr. Richard C. PendletonMrs. Bonnie ReedMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey RosokoffMs. Melinda R. SaranMr. and Mrs. Edward J. Schwamborn

Richard G. Schwind and Rhoda Robertson Schwind Fund *

Ms. Jennifer SlateSmall IndulgencesMrs. Kathleen TowartJoseph and Linda WarthlingMr. and Mrs. Raymond C. WitteDr. and Mrs. David WrightMr. and Mrs. A. Neil Yerkey Anonymous

FRIENDS (UNDER $100)Ms. Sandra R. AbatoMs. Kathleen L. BarberMr. and Mrs. Thomas BeamMs. Mary BloodMr. & Mrs. Clemens J. Braunscheidel

Ms. Patricia A. BrethertonCarr Marketing CommunicationsMs. Kathleen CaruanaMrs. Marie CaruanaMs. April ClarksonMs. Megan CostaMs. Kishala A. DavisMs. Shanta DegeMr. and Mrs. William V. DelnickiSharon S. Dittmar, Ph.D., R.N.Ms. Marla DoughertyMr. and Mrs. Gerald DuciFaith UMW LancasterMrs. Allison GiafaglioneMrs. Eileen J. GodzichMs. Sheontra HarperMs. Monica L. HaynesJames A. Hoddick, D.D.S.Ray and Ginny HohlMrs. Lorraine JohnsonMs. Mary B. KasbohmMrs. Patricia L. KatashukMrs. Barbara KeenanMr. Mark KellerMr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. KirschMr. Vincent S. KnazeMr. Charles W. Kollatz, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Harold KoonsMs. Lisa C. LangeMrs. Susan A. LattkaRev. Robert B. LeachMr. Jayonn LeakeMs. Carol Liszka

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. LoringMs. Yvette L. MarinMrs. Maureen MerkelMr. and Mrs. Greg MetzgerMs. Laurie MittlefehldtMr. & Mrs. Raymond A. MonahanMrs. Kimberley J. NorwichMs. Magen O’MalleyMr. and Mrs. John PaulyMr. Michael A. Rodriguez-BatizMrs. Zoe RowlesMr. and Mrs. Arthur A. RussMr. and Mrs. Daniel A. SerureMr. and Mrs. Stephen SmigelskyMs. Sally A. SmithSt. James UMW of Niagara FallsMs. Cheryl StrassburgMrs. Helene B. TibolloRev. Joanne W. VineyardMr. and Mrs. William VoghtMr. and Mrs. James J. WeigMs. Jean M. WestMs. Jessica WinfieldMs. Melva Wrobel-BerndAnonymous

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Mrs. Nancy HouriganJ & L Premier LandscapingMs. Pat KlineMr. and Mrs. Sanford LevyMs. Sandra OperaQuilts For CharityMr. and Mrs. Art Weigand

* Through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

MARCH 1, 2017 TO JULY 31, 2017

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Thank you for your support!

In memory of Norman J. CastineMrs. Dorothy SchugardtMrs. Marion WilcoxIn memory of Joseph F. CosgroveMrs. Patricia R. CosgroveIn memory of Vincent J. CostanzaVincent and Donna VaccarelliIn memory of Grace De la PlanteWomen’s Club of AddisonIn memory of Sarah R. DiGraceMs. Jean DiGraceMancuso MarketingMr. and Mrs. John A. VecchioIn memory of Betty A. FieldFamily and FriendsIn memory of Beatrice A. FiorelloMrs. Susan L. MunozIn memory of Genevieve FullerMrs. Joyce E. MoserIn memory of Shirley and Harry GorenfloMr. and Mrs. Russell D. BonaIn memory of Robert GreenMs. Pamela NormanIn memory of Kevin GriggsMrs. Kathleen SnyderIn memory of Glenn F. HurstMs. Deanna H. McCayIn memory of Mark T. KenmoreSue TannehillIn memory of Catherine M. KiefferCatherine Kieffer Gervase and FamilyIn memory of Lorraine KirwanMrs. Barbara HadsellIn memory of Elizabeth A. KrawsRonald and Bernadette KrawczykMs. Leslie MarlowIn memory of Helen KristalMr. and Mrs. Mark B. KristalIn memory of Rosemary Ely LittleMrs. Joyce E. MoserIn memory of Mercedes LopezMs. Rosemary LopezIn memory of Earl E. MacDermotMs. Carol MacDermotIn memory of Cornelia M. MetzMs. Christine L. CareyIn memory of Grandma Irene MinnickHer Family

In memory of Miriam R. MinskerMs. Joan DitsonMr. and Mrs. William H. KincaidMrs. Joanne S. LaFayIn memory of Josephine M. MogaveroMs. Kathleen R. BartoszewskiMr. and Mrs. Michael A. GranicaMs. Rosemary B. MogaveroIn memory of Verna NalbachMrs. Marie FronteraIn memory of Eleanor NemetiMrs. Kelly RezabekIn memory of Franklin NeureuterMrs. Dorothy SchugardtIn memory of Eva and Phil NilesMr. and Mrs. Mark A. SchwartzIn memory of Jean and Richard PapeMrs. Barbara J. BrenchleyIn memory of Edgar L. and Joan E. Peard Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. GlatzelIn memory of Edna RappMs. Christine L. CareyIn memory of Thomas E. RayMr. and Mrs. David RayIn memory of Marian ReynoldsMs. Candace ReynoldsIn memory of Frances RosenMs. Lois D’ArcangeloIn memory of Lloyd W. RoteMrs. Elaine H. RoteIn memory of John R. RybickiMs. Peggy OlmIn memory of Dick and Gwen SainThe Stephen H. Sain FamilyIn memory of Anthony “Ray” SchiavoneGary and Cheryl ThreatIn memory of Jane M. SchmidMr. Carl SchmidIn memory of Clarice and Jack SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Mark A. SchwartzIn memory of James and Elizabeth ShentonMr. and Mrs. Richard ShentonIn memory of Jeffrey SimmeWilliams Mills Chapter NSDARIn memory of Walter J. and Frances A. SmithMr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Smith

In memory of Robert J. SpothKent and Susan ChevliMrs. Karen FoxMr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. SchifferleIn memory of Edith TheodorMs. Bridget HayesIn memory of Elizabeth ThomasMr. and Mrs. Ugo Del SorboIn memory of Agnes B. ThumanMr. William C. ThumanIn memory of Alfred A. UlrichClarence Teachers AssociationIn memory of Mary F. VennemanMrs. Sally D. MurphyMartha and Stuart SchanzlinIn memory of Millie WackerJohn and Lynne GrazianirIn memory of Barry F. Wood, D.D.S.Mrs. Jean M. WoodIn memory of Rita M. ZimmerMr. and Mrs. John J. ZimmerJohn M. Repetski Memorial BenchMr. Robert J. AdamsMrs. Maxine BellMs. Arlene B. BensonMrs. Jeanne BinghamMs. Anne F. ComerfordJohn L. Conboy, M.D.Mrs. Donanne M. CoovertMrs. Maureen CorrMrs. Alice O. DellingerMs. Marion FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Thomas FlanaganMrs. Carolyn T. FlynnMrs. Jean HutchinsonMr. and Mrs. Carl JacobsMrs. Margaret S. JonesMr. and Mrs. Henry LangDr. and Mrs. Ross MarkelloDr. G. Allen McFarrenMrs. Margaret McGarveyMr. and Mrs. Raymond MeissnerMr. Jerome Michaels and Ms. Iris Brownrout

Mr. Erhard C. MoosmannMrs. Albertine K. MoranMr. John O’NeilMr. and Mrs. Leonard SaranMr. and Mrs. Robert SchaeferMrs. Joan SchwobMr. and Mrs. Robert StromanMr. Albert J. Wright, IIIMrs. Joan Finley WrightMr. and Mrs. Zbigniew M. Zielezny

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LEADINGAGE – EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

BCC Employees and Volunteers Honoredat LeadingAge WNY Annual Dinner

Beechwood Continuing Care staff members and volunteers were honored at the LeadingAge Western New YorkAnnual Recognition Dinner held at Samuel’s Grande Manor on May 11th. The following employees receivedthe staff member of the year award. Volunteers were honored for their dedication to serving our Homes’

residents.

Asbury PointeDerick Isler, Dining Services/Prep Cook – Derick has been a member

of the Dining Services team since 2012. He is a hard worker that takes the leadwhenever needed. Derick works well with all the staff and in his interactions withthe residents. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and dedication.

Joanne Padley, Administration/Receptionist – Joanne works as a frontdesk receptionist as well as night security at Asbury. No matter what role she takes,she consistently demonstrates a passion for assisting our residents and doing the bestjob possible – graciously going above and beyond her normal duties. A strongwork ethic, empathetic, compassionate, loyal and dependable . . .all describeJoanne to a T!

Beechwood HomesVirginia Fernandez, Nursing/Certified Nursing Assistant –Virginia

has been employed as a CNA at Beechwood since 2002. She is reliable, hard-working – receiving many compliments from resident families over the years.One family member stated, “You are lucky to have her and should make herthe standard for other CNA’s to strive toward!” Congratulations Virginia!

Carolyn Cook & Elizabeth Kulpa, Bistro Volunteers – Carolyn andBetty are cousins that volunteer together at the Bistro. They arefaithful,friendly, and truly enjoy interacting with our residents , staff and bisto visitors.Whether serving up warm peanut butter cookies or a delicious mug of hazel-nut coffee, Carolyn and Betty are always willing to give a helping hand. Thisis what makes them the perfect pick for Beechwood’s Volunteers of the Year!

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Joanne with Asbury's Admin. Asst. Vince Battaglia

Betty Kulpa (lt); Carolyn Cook (rt) with their family"fans." (Beechwood Volunteers)

Virginia (second from rt.) with her co-workers (lt to rt)Rahsaan Norman, Lakesha Dillard and Asst. Dir. Nursing Dawn Schwartz.

Congratulations to All!

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LEADINGAGE – EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Blocher HomesCheryl Morgan, Health Services/Personal Care Aide – Cheryl has

been a Personal Care Aide at Blocher for 22 years. She has been very reliableand and faithful in her work. She has a gift of being very observant and uses thatgift to advocate and make sure all our residents’ needs are met. Cheryl loves toshare her sense of humor with both residents and staff alike which always makestheir day!

Lynn Angelo-Pep, Activities Volunteer – Lynn has been a volunteer withthe Service Guild for just over two years and has been such a welcome addition.She is always ready to help out with resident parties and concerts, and volunteersto work in the boutique shop at Blocher. Thank you Lynn for all you do!

LeadingAge WNY/Buffalo Ultrasound Scholarship RecipientMegan Gebauer is the recipient of a $1000 LeadingAge WNY

Scholarship sponsored by Buffalo Ultrasound. Megan has been employedas a Dining Services Aide at Beechwood Homes since 2015. She resides inLockport. Megan is enrolled in D'Youville College and is pursuing a degreein Occupational Therapy. Congratulations!

Megan with her proud parents

Beechwood resident Anne Connors had a very busy summer! Anne is a proud alum

of the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. Each year Sacred Heart celebrates

all reunion classes and welcomes the graduating class to the alumnae of SHA. As a

representative of the class of 1927 and eldest living graduate, Anne received a special visit

from Sister Mara Walton, Alumnae Associate and Tracy Reed, Director of Advancement. In

addition, family helped Anne celebrate her 107th birthday in style!

Anne Connors – Celebrates her 90th High School Reunion & 107th Birthday!

Admin. Barb Gorenflo with Cheryl (middle)and Lynn.

Congratulations to All!

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Marzieh Parisa Yazdanian, an employee of BeechwoodHomes, is a very talented artist who recently enteredthree colored – pencil drawings into the Williamsville

Art Society’s Spring Art Show at the Amherst Senior Center heldin May. This annual art show boasted 66 artists and 132 pieces ofartwork displayed during a two month period. Parisa’s drawingswere very well received…so much so that her “Free Spirit” piececame in Second Place under the Mixed Media/Photography category!

Congratulations Parisa!

TALENT ABOUNDS AT BCC

Congratulations to three talented artists and Blocher residents!

This year, three Blocher residents – Erma Kratzke, Sue Castle and Barbara Kane – received recognition for theirartistic talents as part of LeadingAge New York’s annual ArtCompetition and Exhibit.

Paintings by Barbara and Sue were chosen to be part of a selectgroup of 70 pieces that were on display at Leading Age’s annual con-ference in Saratoga in May and at its DNS conference this fall. Inbetween, their pieces will hang in LeadingAge’s front lobby inLatham, NY. Barbara, who’s 95, started painting after retiring fromher job as a medical social worker. She continues to take art classes,and prefers to work in watercolors with a variety of subjects. Sue,85, started painting while in grade school, took art classes through-out high school and has had several showings of her works, whichare typically landscapes done primarily in oils.

Erma was the recipient of the Staff Choice Award for her painting,which will hang in the office of the LeadingAge staff member whonominated the work. Erma, 94, has always been interested in art, particularly after winning a nationwide poster contest.She works in acrylics and her subject is abstracts. Her artwork has been honored by LeadingAge several times severaltimes in the past..

Congratulations ladies!

BCC Employee Recognized at Williamsville Art Society Spring Show

Blocher residents (l to r) Erma Kratzke, Sue Castle and Barbara Kanedisplay their works of art that were chosen

to be on display at the LeadingAge

Help Us Celebrate and Honor Life at Beechwood Continuing CareAs part of Welcome Home. . .our commitment to our residents is that “life” need not halt when moving into Beechwood or

Blocher . It is our goal to help them transition into a new life that offers many experiences that make them feel they are home. We have several special “quality of life” programs that are committed to bringing smiles to their faces and peace in their

heart. Nothing is more rewarding than to see our residents, their families and friends enjoy life together at Beechwood andBlocher Homes. We are asking for your support of these very special programs which are critical to our residents’ well-being.

Gardens & Walkways Fund ~ A Breath of Fresh AirBeechwood and Blocher Homes are blessed to have lush green campuses full of beautiful gardens and ponds to enjoy,

pathways to stroll, and tree shaded benches that provide a perfect place to visit with family and friends. Funds will be used toenhance and maintain these gardens, ponds and walkways so that residents can continue to enjoy. . .a “breath of fresh air” foryears to come.

All God’s Creatures…Great and SmallWe at Beechwood Continuing Care welcome pets of all sizes. Beechwood Homes has an open pet program which includes

pets and visits from both staff and family pets. Our program is based on the Eden Alternative model and is an integral part ofour “Welcome Home” initiative that is all about the resident experience. Presently, we have two bird aviaries and a therapycat named Abby who provide hours of entertainment for our residents. Both Beechwood and Blocher Homes are alwayslooking to bring in special animal programs for our residents to enjoy, but they are often costly.

With infusion of funds to this program, we are hoping to not only sustain but grow our pet and animal visiting programs. Maybe even raise butterflies for our gardens!

Peace of Mind…Thanks to the Living Care FundThe Living Care Fund ensures that we can keep our promise that all our residents remain with us for as long as they need

our care . . . regardless of their personal financial resources. This fund is critical for our future. This is the fund that helps usbridge the gap of Medicaid reimbursement and our actual cost of daily care for our residents at Beechwood. This is the fundthat allows Blocher Homes to assure their residents that if they are running out of funds, not to worry as we will work withthem to ensure that Blocher remains their Home.

Lastly, and most important. . . future support for these “quality of life” programs ensures they will never diminish due tolack of funds. Please consider a gift to one or more of these funds which go a long way in providing a real home for our agingresidents.

Just go to beechwoodcare.org and click donate or mail your donation to: The Beechwood/Blocher Foundation • 2235 Millersport Highway • Getzville, NY 14068

indicating which fund(s) you wish to support. Thank you so much!

BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE2235 Millersport Highway F Getzville, NY 14068-1297

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Savvy Senior TravelGroup Tours

Asbury PointeTuesday, October 10th10 am – 12 pmLight Refreshments

Group Tours offer you the best of both worlds — a diverse selection of travel experiences with the extra

savings and member benefits derived from group travel.F Find tours close to home, around the world,

and on the high seasFHave a professional escort provided on all

group land and motorcoach toursF Included will be information on the BavarianOberammergau Passion Play Tours to Germany

~ Only performed every ten years!F Information on Solo Travelers Club departures

RSVP 716-810-7500