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Our MissionTo continue the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of each person we serve.
Our VisionOur vision is to lead the community in offering seniors personalized services that are life-enriching and wellness focused.
Our ValuesRespect for Human DignityCompassionTransformationSolidarity with the PoorJustice and Peace
President/CEOFrank Soltys
Director of MarketingBarb Fricke
Marketing SpecialistKim Christoffel, Editor
Volunteer Connection
Fall 2017
Celebrating 130 years
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1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220 920-684-7171 ext. 276 • felicianvillage.orgThe volunteer newsletter of Felician Village
Tim LindloffVolunteer
CoordinatorExt. 276
Griffin Companions Visit Felician VillageThe Jefferson Griffin Companions from Jefferson Elementary in Manitowoc gathered with 14 residents from The Gardens at Felician Village to make crafts, talk, laugh and enjoy each other’s companionship. The smiles on the faces of the second grade students and residents students and residents show just how well received this intergenerational experience was for all.Thank you Jefferson Elementary Teacher Katie Bauer and Felician Village Volunteer Coordinator Tim Lindloff for your collaboration in making this possible.The Griffin Companions plan to visit Felician Village once a month.
Honoring our veteransFelician Village celebrated Veteran’s Day with a ceremony honoring residents who served in the Armed Forces. Steve Weber, Housekeeping Manager and Vietnam veteran, led those in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance while Frank Soltys, CEO and President, thanked veterans for their selfless service and Tim Thiers, Navy veteran, was a special guest speaker.
Pins were presented to all veterans and quilts made by Linda Wieck of the “Camo Quilt Project” were distributed to residents.Cake and beverages were then served at the end of the event. A big THANK YOU to all veterans from Felician Village.
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New VolunteersMegan Bruckschen
(Flexible)
Angelina Junk (Weekend Activities)
Madeline Langnese (Weekend Activities)
Audrey Sitkawitz(Therapy Dog)
Rose Kennedy(Aroma Touch Therapy)
Kim Kennedy (Aroma Touch Therapy)
Laura Mitcheltree (Aroma Touch Therapy)
Ashley Schroeder(Nail Painting)
Sunny Lee(Nail Painting)Melanie Yang(Nail Painting)
Lincoln High School Students(Activities and Crafts)
Jackson K-Kids(Pen Pals)
Jefferson Griffin Companions(Activities and Crafts)
Volunteer Spotlight Beverly Kummerow
How did you become a volunteer at FV?My daughter worked here at the time.What was your first impression of FV? Huge and impressive! When your family/friends find out that you volunteer at FV, what do they say or ask?They ask, “What do you do at Felician Village?”What might someone be surprised to know about you? That I like to file papers and put things in order.What is it like to volunteer at FV? It’s very interesting.If someone was hesitant to volunteer at Felician Village, what would you tell them? Try it. You will like it!
With the help of the teaching staff from Jackson School, Dale Krueger of the Kiwanis Club and Volunteer Coordi-nator, Tim Lindloff, 14 residents from across campus became pen pals with the K-Kids from Jackson Elementary School in Manitowoc.The residents and students alike have been busy writing letters back and forth getting to know one another. The project will again conclude with a “meet and greet” gathering of all Pen Pals for a social.
K-Kids Pen Pals
Chill’n with Chili
Tuesday, January 911 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wisconsin Room • The Gardens1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc
Tours available! Open to seniors 55 and older$5 for chili, dessert & beverage.
Tours available at 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.RSVP by January 5 to 684-7171 ext. 402or e-mail [email protected]
And The Winner Is...We are excited to announce the winner of our Christmas Card Design Contest! Gini Lippold, a resident at The Court, painted this scene for the design of this year’s Felician Village Christmas card. The contest began on Monday, October 2, when 24 Felician Village resident artists attended a painting class taught by Silver Lake College Student United Way. The students then had the difficult responsibility of judging the entries and choosing six to go to the final round. A voting process by employees, residents, visitors and Facebook followers then determined the winner.The five runners-up were: Jerome Gores, The Villa Grove Dolores Dvorachek, St. Mary’s Judith Stuntz, The Gardens Eline Glaeser, St. Mary’s Gloria Smith, The Villa Lakeside. Cards are available for purchase in the Village Market now! Please congratulate Gini when you see her and thank all the artists who participated!
Pictured (left to right): Front row, con-test winner, Gini Lippold, Court resi-dent. Back row: Karwyn Peterson, Qual-ity of Life Specialist; Lisa Voda, Assisted living Manager; and Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Services.
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With the busy holiday season upon us as we await the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and the start of 2018, I would like to take this time to thank so many for all the accomplishments of the past year. THANKS…… to all residents and family members for their continued support of Felician Village. Without you, Felician Village would not exist. Please continue sharing all the good things happening at Felician Village.… to our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide loving care in a Service Excellence environment to our residents and their families.… to our Board members who donate their time, guidance and expertise to Felician Village.… to the Sisters living and working on our campus. Your untiring devotion to Felician Village is amazing.…to those who voted for Felician Village this past summer so we could be named “Best of the Lakeshore” for the eighth consecutive year. … to those who work tirelessly every day to provide stellar service and care to our residents to help us earn a 5-star ranking by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).As this Christmas season unfolds, may you experience love, happiness and peace as we wait for the greatest gift of all, Jesus, our Savior!
Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2018!
Frank Soltys, President/CEO
President’s ColumnFelician Village
VolunteerAppreciation Luncheon
Friday, April 27, 2018
Invitations will be sent out this spring.
Looking for Manitowoc MemorabiliaWe are in the process of an interi-or refresh at St. Mary’s Home – St. Francis. We would like to display Manitowoc memorabilia, such as large items that could be displayed on a wall or something iconic that residents would identify. Below is a list of popular Manito-woc businesses, but we are open to other suggestions of iconic Mani-towoc places. If you are interested in donating an item please con-tact, Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Services at (920) 684-7171, ext. 351 or email, [email protected]
• Manitowoc Cranes• Burger Boat• Mirro • Kelvinator • Hamiltons • Rahr Malting• Weyerhauser • Manitowoc Company • Colonial Inn• Kresge’s • Johnson Hills • Hutchausen’s • JJ Stangel • Mikadow Theatre• Manitowoc Shipyards• A&P grocery stores • Montgomery Wards • Book & Gift Shop • Elbow Room
FV is excited to welcome Michael Collins as the new Executive Chef Consultant. Michael and his family joined us from Louisville, Ken-tucky, where he has been working as the Corporate Executive Chef for Hallmark House Corporation. Hallmark owns several assisted living communities which specialize in Alzheimers and dementia care. Prior to that he owned and operated his own restaurant, worked with a large University in Kentucky and managed the chef team for another large healthcare provider.Michael is very passionate about resident care and strives to always be present during the meals when they are served. He has a great deal of
experience in recipe creation, facilitating cooking classes for residents, catering and coaching/mentoring staff.Please join us in welcoming Michael to the FV team!
FV Welcomes New Executive Chef
The Gardens Holiday GalaFellow volunteer, Shirley Horn, enjoyed volunteering at The Gardens Holiday Gala.The Gala was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season here at Felician Village. Delicious food, great company and amazing entertainment from the Lancer Singers and The Gardens Choir. Thank you to all who attended!
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Don’t forget!Please remember to log your volunteer hours.It is greatly appreciated.
Resident Companion ProgramWe need you. Our residents need you. Do you have a little time to share? Time to bring a smile to our resident’s faces? Consider serv-ing as friendly companions to residents who are looking for visits. Though volunteer com-panions are already in place, it is our goal to strategically structure our companion program in order to make the program more effective and efficient. Our goal is simple. Offer companion visits to any resident who would benefit from a com-panion visit. The need for socialization and companionship, to have friends, never ends. Can you provide just a few regular visits a month to brighten a resident’s day? Please consider serving as a companion. If you would like to know more about this program please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Tim Lindloff, at 684-7171,ext. 276 or email, [email protected] for information.Companionship is about . . .• Listening with the eyes & the heart; it is not about analyzing with the head.• Compassion; it is not about expertise.• Learning from others; it is not about teaching them• Discovering the gifts of sacred silence; it is not about filling every moment with words.• Becoming a friend; not replacing a loved one.
A Season of GivingWhen Andy Williams first sang “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” he was on to some-thing catchy. The holiday spirit makes people feel happy and grateful. Philanthropic giving is meaningful during this time of the year. Experts tell us that about 60% of all donations given to organizations are done in the last three months of the year. Why do people give? Everyone has a personal reason, however, most cited is that people give to organizations whose mission resonates with them. The most benevolent cause is a person’s faith-based organization. Feli-cian Village fulfills both reasons. We believe it is why you have opened your generous hearts to us.We extend our gratitude to all who give to Felician Village. In 1887, St. Mary’s was established to help care for the poor, elderly, and infirmed. Today, we still serve the same community. Will you please consider a donation to support the work our Felician Sisters began 130 years ago? For the last three years, the Dementia Center of Excellence has been a priority. We also improved the AV in our Chapel. Memorial and tribute gifts have provided special thoughts of lost loved ones. Resident activities and music brighten the spirits of residents and employees. What-ever area resonates deepest with you, we thank you and many blessings to you. If there’s an area you would like to support, contact Renee at 684-7171, ext. 381 or [email protected]. Your gift will truly make our residents enjoy The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Premier Hair Salon at Felician Village welcomes two new stylists.Aundrenetta Browning has worked at Blue Harbor Resort for the last six years and continues to work at its salon and spa. She graduated from Moraine Park Technical College in Fond du Lac and lives in Sheboygan with her two children and chihuahua. Teresa Ohlrogge has 24 years of experience as a stylist. She owns her own salon and graduated from the Wisconsin College of Cosmetology in Green Bay. She lives in Newton with her hus-band and has one son and a grandbaby on the way.
They join Leah Gierke, who has provided salon services on campus for nearly 9 years, and Cindy Hronek, salon owner, who divides her time between Premier Hair Studio at Felician Village and her original salon located at 2010 Western Ave, Manitowoc.Cindy and her team of stylists are working hard to accommodate the residents with standing hair appointments and those that requested services. The salon is open to our residents, employees, family and the community. To make an appointment at the salon please call, 920-684-7171 ext. 311. Gift certificates are also available for the salon or massage therapy! Please contact our business office at 684-7171 ext. 253.
New Stylists at Premier Hair Salon at Felician Village
Aundrenetta Browning
Teresa Ohlrogge