ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Dear Friends of Aldersbridge Communities:

Even though our Annual Report is produced each summer to provide a retrospective look at the prior year, we can’t help but comment on the current state of affairs at Aldersbridge Communities. The year 2020 has been an unprecedented time in our organization as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold.

COVID-19 has challenged us on many fronts. From nursing, infection control and housekeeping to human resources, finance and operations, no resident, employee, family member, Trustee nor vendor was spared from being affected. The way of life at our Communities changed in what literally felt like overnight.

In the face of adversity, our workforce demonstrated their resilience. Heroic nursing, dietary and housekeeping staff volunteered to care for those isolated in our COVID Unit. Executive team members took on laundry, mail and screening duties. Everyone embraced virtual meetings as the new norm along with wearing face coverings. Donations of meals, gift cards, hand-sewn masks, gowns, and funds were received by generous and thoughtful strangers and friends to help us pay for unexpected expenses.

Your unwavering support and prayers lift us up in more ways than you know, and are much appreciated. Together, we will face whatever may come our way.

Jason Preciphs, Esq. President, Board of Trustees

Richard Gamache, MS, FACHCA Chief Executive Officer

$375,000Capital raised to begin renovations to the third floor of Linn Health & Rehabilitation

$22,267Raised during the Annual Appeal campaign

277Hospital admissions at Linn Health & Rehabilitation

120Short term residents were discharged successfully back to their home

29Resident wishes granted through the ElderVentures program

$10,238,696Total assets

282,510Meals made by our cooks

2019 AT A GLANCEAN UNPRECEDENTED TIME

131Full time staff

122Part time and per diem staff

Adding Life to Years Galais the highest grossing fundraising event in the organization’s history

AN UNPRECEDENTED TIME

ALDERSBRIDGE COMMUNITIES Highlights

Board of Trustees Jason C. Preciphs, Esq., President Don A. Ripley, Vice President Lauren A. Florio, Treasurer Valerie A. Perry, Secretary

Susan Cerrone Abely Michael Cole Rev. Dr. Andrew Foster, III, RISEM District Superintendent Robert K. GauthierJodi L. GlassRev. Althea V. Jackson Keith N. JohnsonRev. Dr. James Martin Gale O’NeilJohn F. O’RourkeFrancis A. Richards Elizabeth H. Roberts

EX-OFFICIOBishop Sudarshana DevadharMyrna Griffith, Representative, Winslow GardensStephen Messier, Representative, Linn Health & Rehabilitation

Honorary Trustees Rev. George Abosamra Rev. Jonathan AlmondNora AlmondBruce Andrews, PosthumouslyHannah Bell LombardoPaul J. Bogosian Robert K. BowerW. Kathleen Brady John BrowningDouglas R. BurgessRev. Gregory D. Carpenter Joanne B. DahmerMarjorie Davis

Rev. Julia A. Doutaz Frederick Ensley Dorothy Flowers, PosthumouslyRachel FilinsonDaniel P. GenanntPhillip Grefé, Esq. Marcia L. Greiner Nancy HajekThomas Hemmendinger, Esq. William JenningsPaul J. Lamarre Dorothy LambLinda M. Mathewson, Esq. Philip McClintockJohnell Norton Carol OwensRev. Dr. Bruce Pehrson Mary Jane Pelkey Beverly ProcknikRev. Dr. David A. Purdy Cidalia Rocha

Carol SheltonEdward SilbermanRebecca Silliman, MD, Ph.D. Norma StinsonM. Philip Susag, PosthomouslyCharles Tramontana Richard Watson

Adding Life to Years Gala 2019 The “Adding Life to Years” annual gala was held in Spring 2019 at the Omni Providence Hotel to celebrate the mission of caring for the healthcare and living needs of older adults. The event raised $76,000, surpassing the previous year’s gala by $3,000. Attendees gathered for cocktails, a full-course dinner, and live and silent auctions. WPRI-TV Meterologist T.J. DelSanto served as celebrity emcee.

John F. O’Rourke

New Trustee

BOARD RETREAT The Board of Trustees and management staff members met at the Hope Club in Providence in the Fall of 2019 to chart the future strategic direction of Aldersbridge Communities. The day-long planning, held on a Saturday, included an overview presentation on trends in the healthcare industry, breakout work sessions by committee, and concluded with a celebration of accomplishments to date.

LINN HEALTH & REHABILITATIONSkilled Nursing, Therapy Services and Long-Term Care

HighlightsOpening of Rehab Room: A celebration was held to mark the grand opening of the 1,800 sq. ft. rehabilitation gym inside Linn Health & Rehabilitation. East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva and other VIPs participated in a ribbon cutting, and attendees enjoyed tours and light refreshments. It is one of the largest in-house rehabilitation units in the East Bay, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, private physical and occupational therapy rooms, and a replica kitchen/bathroom area for practicing skills of independent living.

Aldersbridge CommunitiesMORRILL MARTIN SOCIETY

Named for theRev. Morrill Martin, a devoted United Methodist, whose vision, determination and energy was instrumental in

the establishment of the United Methodist Retirement Center. The Society recognizes those who provide support to us through estate planning and/or major gifts directed to our endowment fund, as follows:

Rev. Jonathan and Eleanor “Nora” AlmondAnonymousNancy C. HajekThomas S. Hemmendinger and Rev. Ellen Casey

Richard L. & Karen Hodgkinson, In memory of Josephine HodgkinsonRichard E. GamacheThomas J. Peters, III and Jean PetersLisa A. ProcterDon A. & Cindy RipleyBertha Sayles In memory of Ed SaylesDeborah E. ShippMarian W. SpiroNorma Stinson

Aldersbridge CommunitiesIn Grateful Recognition We RememberOur Past Morrill Martin Society Members:

John Akstin, Jr. and Alice E. AkstinRussell and Beulah C. AndersonEverett H. BackstromJeanette P. BaxterHelen Bessette

Carleton J. BulleyAda M. CarrollDorothy H. CliftonThomas and Beverly DaleySylvio DerouinCharles G. Domina, Jr.Louise D. ErhardtHazel A. GreenAlbert J. HajekAlfred D. and Elinor HerseyBetty L. HollowayHope E. IversDoris M. JacksonEsther JohnsonRuth M. JosephsonRev. Ross and Mildred LillyLt. Col. Ruby W. LinnHelen N. MansfieldThomas H. and Angela MarkertMorrill O. and Jennyvee L. MartinAgnes V. McBrideFrances Barbara McCarthy

Dorothy A. MillerLillian MonsenElwell H. PerryMary C. MooreGeorgia O’RourkeDouglas A. ProcterAnne Fenton RenfrewRev. David A. and Edna RipleyPatricia SalisburyBlenna SkinnerElizabeth F. SimpsonMargaret SmithHoward M. SpiroRev. Wesley StinsonM. Philip Susag and Joanne F. SusagMargaret T. WalkerLily WalshHarris O. WhitmanPaul and Phyllis WillsonRev. D. Fay and Dorothy Zinn

ElderVentures Xbox Wish for Steven Messier Linn Health resident Stephen Messier was presented with a brand-new Xbox adaptive controller designed for gamers with disabilities, as part of Aldersbridge Communities’ ElderVentures program. Thanks to the generosity of donors, his dream was made possible. In-house rehab staff customized his therapy to include fine motor skills and dexterity for his video playing needs.

Our DonorsIndividual Cash Donations starting at $250 + Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan AlmondMrs. Linda AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Richard AndrewsMs. Olga BatistaMr. and Mrs. Robert BowerMs. Kim BurnsMr. Paul CastelloneMrs. Susan Cerrone AbelyMr. and Mrs. Jorge ClaudinoMr. and Mrs. Barry ClaymanMr. and Mrs. Matthew ColeMr. and Mrs. Michael ColeMs. Constance ContiMs. Candace CostaMr. and Mrs. Richard Cullen

Mrs. Barbara CuteMrs. Linda CwiekMs. Lori DiPersioMs. Catherine DonnellyMr. and Mrs. Frederick EnsleyRachel Filinson Ph.D. & Mr. Darek NiklasRev. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Foster IIIMrs. Elisabeth GalliganMr. Richard GamacheMr. Mathew GamacheMr. and Mrs. Robert GauthierMr. and Mrs. Daniel GenanntDr. Jodi L. Glass & Ms. Ruth HortonThomas S. Hemmendinger, Esq. and Rev. Ellen CaseyMr. and Mrs. Eric HjerpeMs. Joan Howe

Dr. and Mrs. Hao Y. HuangMr. and Mrs. Ted Janes, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William JenningsMr. and Mrs. Keith JohnsonMs. Elsie JohnsonDr. Kathleen KroesslerDr. Chris LeeMr. Frank LeporacciMr. Michael LetendreRev. Dr. James Martin and Dr. Sheila MurphyMr. Edward McPherson and Claire NelsonMs. H. Joy MillardMr. and Mrs. Johnell NortonMr. and Mrs. William O’GaraMr. John O’RourkeMr. Joseph Pelletier

Ms. Valerie PerryMr. Jason PreciphsMr. David RankinMr. George RavanisMr. and Mrs. Francis RichardsM. Ridolphi Family FundMr. and Mrs. Don A. RipleyMs. Elizabeth H. RobertsMs. Lori RodriquesMr. and Mrs. Ronald RupertMr. Kevin SquireMr. M. Philip SusagMs. Margaret SusagMr. Will TsonosMr. Kenneth VentoMr. and Mrs. Michael VollucciMs. Jill YoungMr. George Zoglio

Pet Visits and WPRI Founder’s DayWPRI-TV on-air personalities and their dogs visited Linn Health & Rehabilitation and Winslow Gardens to bring the healing power of pets to the residents and brighten their day. On another day, 25 WPRI employees spent the afternoon with residents playing corn hole, bingo, trivia and bowling as part of their Day of Caring. Everyone enjoyed the conversation and fun, plus a delicious ice cream social afterwards.

Dorothy A. MillerLillian MonsenElwell H. PerryMary C. MooreGeorgia O’RourkeDouglas A. ProcterAnne Fenton RenfrewRev. David A. and Edna RipleyPatricia SalisburyBlenna SkinnerElizabeth F. SimpsonMargaret SmithHoward M. SpiroRev. Wesley StinsonM. Philip Susag and Joanne F. SusagMargaret T. WalkerLily WalshHarris O. WhitmanPaul and Phyllis WillsonRev. D. Fay and Dorothy Zinn

ARBOR HILL, ST. GERMAIN &WINSLOW GARDENSHighlights

Arbor Hill Youth Art ProgramAssisted Living Aldersbridge Trustee Jodi Glass had a vision to bring Youth Pride together with Arbor Hill residents to build companionship and create opportunities for the two generations to find common interests. Each week, youth (many of whom were missing their own grandparents) were paired with elder residents to work on artwork while socializing. Staff members were pleased to see the meaningful connections being made, saying some of the elders never spoke as much as they did during the art sessions.

St. Germain ClambakeAssisted Living St. Germain Administrator David Rankin and staff cooked up a classic clambake feast with all the trimmings for residents to enjoy. They ate lobster with drawn butter, corn on the cob, clams, chicken, sausages, and potatoes plus dessert. This summer tradition lives on!

Organizational Giving:Acadia PartnersAmica Mutual Insurance CompanyBankRIBayCoast BankBlue Cross Blue Shield of RIblumshapiroBrennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister, LLPClaflin Medical EquipmentColumbia Falls UM WomenConcord Home HealthCVS HealthDiLanna Egg & Food Products, Inc.Employee Community Services Association, General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset PointGeriatric Medical

Hilb GroupHope Hospice & Palliative CareImperial DistributorsKathleen Kroessler MD- Neurology and Acupuncture, Inc.Mobilex, USANeighborhood Health Plan of RINew England Conference OfficeO’Hara Senior ServicesOptumPannone, Lopes, Devereaux & O’Gara LLCPharMericaRemington Computer ServicesShepherd of the Valley UM WomenShepherd of the Valley UMCStarkweather & Shepley Insurance BrokerageTD Bank

United Methodist WomenUnited Way of Rhode IslandWashington Trust CompanyWest Falmouth UMC

Circle of Friends, Grant & Trust DonationsFoundations/Grants: AmazonSmile FoundationCitizens Charitable FoundationFM Global FoundationMarasco and Nesselbush Charitable FoundationOcean State Charities TrustRuby W. & LaVon P. Linn FoundationState of Rhode Island - Senate ChamberThe Rhode Island Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation- Marantha FundThe Champlin FoundationFrank B. Hazard General Charity FundIda Ballou Littlefield Memorial TrustJune Rockwell Levy Foundation Circle of Friends Monthly Sustainer Society: Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan AlmondAnonymousMrs. Linda AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Robert BowerMr. and Mrs. Robert GauthierMr. and Mrs. Francis Richards

Donations In MemoriamIn Memory of:

Edwin BurnettMs. H. Joy Millard

Constance ContiMr. John ContiMr. and Mrs. Stephen LarsonMr. Alan WeedMs. Susan Zapasnia

Ruth GatesMr. Joel GatesMs. Joan Howe

Fred Hall Ms. Joan Howe

Caroline JacobyJoan Howe

Louise McDonaldMs. Elizabeth DulibanMr. Richard Souler

Georgette NewtonMr. Kevin Newton

Paul PellegrinoMs. Joan Howe

Lillian and Leno RidolfiM. Ridolfi Family Fund

M. Philip SusagRev. and Mrs. Jonathan AlmondMr. and Mrs. John Fry

Ms. Margaret SusagUnited Methodist Foundation of New England

Norma SouzaMs. Ellen Rogers-AmorosoMr. Frederick Vinhateiro

Mary UrquhartMr. James Urquhart

Norma WalkerMr. Jorge Moreira

In Honor of:

Keith N. JohnsonImperial Distributers

Susan & Jimmy UlicnikMr. and Mrs. Douglas Morin

Harvest Time Fair Winslow Gardens and its adjoining sister community, Linn Health & Rehabilitation, were once again transformed into a festive and colorful shopping mecca – just in time for holiday gift-buying needs. The annual 2019 Harvest Time Fair featured a bake shop, handmade crafts, White Elephant area, and more. The ever-popular liquor basket and shopping cart raffles also helped to raise funds for the housing, elder care and activities programming at both communities.

Winslow Gardens Parking Lot GrantAssisted Living and Independent LivingVisitors and guests traveling to Winslow Gardens or Linn Health & Rehabilitation were greeted with bold, color-coded directional signage and a freshly paved and striped parking lot. Thanks to a grant which funded the project, the curb appeal has been greatly improved. Bright signs and new awnings over the main doorways replace the long-faded signs. The lot was

reconfigured to include van-accessible handicapped, visitor, resident and staff parking. All spots were renumbered with paint to match the branding of each community. The result is ease of navigation, a more welcoming feeling and sense of place within the neighborhood. The crowning achievement was the debut of the newly wrapped shuttle van, featuring colorful images and sporting the

new logos of all four communities. Residents love going out in it!

We enhance the well-being of those we serve with compassion, care, and dignity.

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depicting the story of what we experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.

The donor listings include monetary gifts made January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of these lists. However, errors or omissions may have occurred.

Please contact Elise Strom at estrom@aldersbridge.org or (401) 438-4456 x 136 to make us aware of any discrepancies.

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