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Providing Aging Services Since 1889

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends,

When a book about living lives of meaning and choice through chronic disease, advanced age, and the

end of life process stays on the New York Times Best Seller list for 65 weeks, we should recognize that

our culture is ready to address some important issues. Dr. Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal, struck

a chord with a national audience, and his message resonated within our Deaconess Communities. Copies

of the book were borrowed from the board room, offices, and resident libraries as the message spread

within our community. It was a highlight of the year when more than 20 residents and staff members

from our communities had the chance to hear Dr. Gawande speak at the Leading Age National

conference. At the heart of his message was a call for meaning and choice through the aging process,

and the encouragement to listen closely to older adults who need our support.

We should be proud that this message is implicit in our Deaconess Philosophy: “if one continues to

stay intellectually challenged, physically active, socially connected, and spiritually enriched in whatever

way that provides meaning to an individual that one can age well.” It also resonates in our mission

statement to “exceed the expectations of those we serve.” This recognizes that we literally cannot define

success without listening to our constituents.

Last year, we responded to the voices in our community by creating Deaconess Abundant Life

Services. Since then, we have served 107 residents in the towns of Concord, Acton, Maynard, Sudbury,

Westford, Littleton, Lexington and Waltham, and believe we have only just begun our growth towards

service outside of our physical properties.

We also continue to challenge the pre-conceived notions of senior living with growth at our Seashore

Point and Wesley Woods communities. Over 10,000 baby boomers now turn 70 each day. Engaging

this cohort and learning how to serve them creatively will be a defining challenge for our organization as

we look ahead. The Deaconess Association has thrived for 127 years by serving the needs of the

community in the present with a consistent awareness that the future will bring change. We invite you to

continue your involvement with the Deaconess by joining us as we face the future with an attitude of

“Joy, Hope, and Commitment.”

Thanks for your continued support of the Deaconess mission,

Yours in partnership,

Rev. Dr. James Mentzer Christopher Sintros

Chair of the Board Chief Executive Officer

A Message from the

Board Chair and CEO

A Message from the

Board Chair and CEO

2015 in Review Newbury Court Rivercrest, Chamberlin Apartments and The Gardens…

A Few Highlights of 2015

A $10,000 gift from Winifred B. Bush given in loving memory of her husband, Walter M. Bush, established The Deaconess Endowment Fund to support Deaconess Abundant Life Communities in

fulfilling their mission to serve older adults. Others interested in sustaining the mission of Deaconess to

provide high quality care and services that exceed the expectations of those we serve are encouraged to

make a gift to The Deaconess Endowment Fund.

Residents of The Gardens at Newbury Court participated in a

movement class led by Susanne Liebich from Dancing

Wellness…Healing Motion for Life. Liebich wrote about her

experience, “A man who was physically mobile but who had

experienced severe memory loss has been attending class with

little or no participation. One day, I played a 1940’s torch song

and invited him to dance with me. Initially he was a little fragile

and unsure. Weeks passed and he eventually started leading me in

the fox trot, complete with twirls, promenades and bows. We then

started having conversation as we danced. The last time I asked

him to dance he joyously jumped up. At the end, the residents

applauded fervently. I told him, ‘they are clapping for you.’ He

said, ‘They are clapping for you.’ I laughed and said ‘they are

clapping for both of us.’”

Residents choose from programs such as lectures, movies,

concerts, trips, art classes and more at Newbury Court. In

2015 new or expanded programming included:

An eight-week meditation seminar for seniors in

collaboration with the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind

Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

A Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series. Some of the speakers included Neal Graneau, Oxford

University physicist, Dr. Warren Zapol, head of the Anesthesia Center for Critical Care

Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brock Reeve, Executive Director of the Stem Cell

Institute at Harvard University, Robert Solow, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in

1987 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Jared Bowen, senior arts editor of WGBH

and host of Open Studio with Jared Bowen.

An arts program that moved into a new renovated art studio, drawing demonstrations with

live models and guest demonstrations in painting and drawing with professional, working

artists. Newbury Court also acquired 38 original works on loan from PAAM – the

Provincetown Art Association and Museum – depicting their 100 year history.

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Newbury Court (continued)

Goal: “Not only attaining a good death but living a

good life right to the end.” Atul Gawande

With a continued focus on mind, body and spirit, Pastor

Lilian Warner led a four-week seminar based on material

from the books Being Mortal by Atul Gawande and

Age-ing to Sage-ing by Zalman Schacher-Shalomi and

Ronald Miller. Well-attended sessions focused on quality

of life issues including who to turn to for help at Newbury

Court and making important “end of life” decisions.

On Christmas Eve, residents, staff and family members

filled Duvall Chapel for a spirit-filled community

celebration of the nativity.

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Rivercrest resident room renovations are

completed with a room redesign that includes new

paint colors, flooring, furniture, bedding and

window treatments. A partnership with our donors

has made these renovations possible with funding

from residents and resident families, Newbury Court

Resident Art Auctions and our annual Newbury

Court Golf Outing. Thank you to our donors who

have improved the quality of life of our residents

through these design updates in our resident rooms.

Significant expansion opportunities will be explored

in 2016.

The residents at Newbury Court understand the importance of a good education and each year conduct

a fund raising campaign to raise money for scholarships that are awarded to Newbury Court staff. In

2015, residents awarded over 40 academic scholarships to staff members to assist them in pursuing

their educational goals. An additional three scholarships were awarded from the Gladys Douglas

Scholarship Fund to staff members pursuing education and training in nursing. This fund was

established by the Douglas family in honor of their mother who was a resident at Rivercrest and always

encouraged staff to further their career in nursing.

Rockridge... A Few Highlights of 2015

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Over the years, Rockridge has established strong

relationships with local universities and colleges. In

2015, UMASS Amherst engaged in a number of

projects with Rockridge and our residents.

Student volunteers participating in the 2015

Mass Impact Day of Service – an annual

event – cleaned up the grounds at Rockridge.

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The Vice President of Philanthropic Service for Sigma Kappa Sorority and members of the

UMASS Amherst chapter ran a “Walker Wash Day” washing and disinfecting over 30 walkers

for our residents in October.

In November, eight members of the Sigma Kapa Sorority interviewed residents as part of a

“Legacy Project.” This project will continue with additional interviews and documentation of

our residents’ stories so their memories and life lessons can be passed on.

In November, a ceremonial groundbreaking event was held for

Violette’s Crossing at Rockridge. Violette’s Crossing honors

Violette Young, who, with her husband, Rev. Elmo Young, founded

the Rockridge Retirement Community in 1971. This innovative

project will provide rental independent living apartments for older

adults with annual income under $50,000. The Gardens at

Rockridge – currently providing high quality caregiving for those

needing memory support – will move into their new home at

Violette’s Crossing that will include a dedicated courtyard.

article and book review and a large book signing party at Rockridge was a highlight for everyone.

Sadly, Paul passed suddenly only weeks before the book went to press and did not see the finished

product. He would have been so happy to see his words in print, as writing was a lifelong passion and

a dream to someday be published. Bill Streeter is happy to report that that the book has now generated a

modest royalty check which Paul and Bill agreed would be donated to Rockridge.

A Gift of Friendship was the title of an article that appeared

in the Daily Hampshire Gazette in December, written by

Judson Brown, about two Rockridge Residents -- Bill

Streeter, 85 years old (the father of Julie Wysk, Rockridge’s

Program Director) and Paul Schratter, 93 years old. An

enduring friendship began at the Friday History Discussion

group that Bill started some years ago as a volunteer that

resulted in Paul’s desire to write a book on Bill’s life – “My

Friend Bill: The Life of a Restless Yankee.” The Gazette

Rockridge (continued)

The Leland Home…a highlight in 2015

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The Leland Home has a long and distinguished history of serving older adults in Waltham.

Established nearly 125 years ago, Leland has formed a strong relationship with the Police and Fire

Departments – those first responders who are there when there is a need. The Leland Home

honored Waltham’s first responders on 9/11/15 to thank them for all that they do as a partner in

fulfilling the mission of Leland Home to provide care to their residents. The event was supported by

a number of Leland Home vendors, including HPC Food Service Company and W.B.Mason. Mark

Tavenner provided entertainment for the event. This was a highlight of the year for both our first

responders and the residents of Leland Home.

Michael Cahillane joined the Rockridge Board of

Overseers in 2015. Speaking at the Annual Founders

Dinner, he shared a personal story about his brother, Jack,

and Jack’s wife, Mary, who were past residents of

Rockridge. Jack lived on one floor and Mary lived on a

different floor receiving memory support care. Michael

visited his brother every morning, arriving with the

newspaper updates on the latest family news. As often as

possible, he and his wife would share lunch with Mary when

she was having a “good” day. When asked to join the

Rockridge Board of Overseers, he said he already had a

personal connection to Rockridge “I have a warm feeling in

my heart knowing that when Jack and Mary passed they had

received the best care available.”

Seashore Point… A Few Highlights of 2015

The Residences at Seashore Point plays host to a number of events throughout the year that are

open to the public. These are just a few of the many events hosted in 2015:

Poet-naturalist Elizabeth Bradfield read from her newest book that explores our navigations of

ecological and emotional environment

I-Heung Lee, who has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, returned to Seashore

Point for a concert comprising works by Bach, Mozart, Saint-Saens, Friskin and Liszt.

Don Wilding’s highly-acclaimed “Henry Beston’s Cape Cod” rough cut documentary film

was screened with a lecture presentation

Resident Richard Pepitone, artist and author, read from his memoir: A harrowing story about

his Brooklyn childhood, survival in the juvenile justice system and coming of age through

artistic expression

Public meetings for The Provincetown Board of Selectmen

The Bakker Collection: William Littlefield, a presentation to view and understand the artist’s

work from the perspective of James Bakker, longtime collector, gallerists and president of the

Provincetown Art Association and Museum

Condo-owners at The Residences at Seashore Point make up a vibrant, diverse community of people. As their

community grows, owners are finding more ways to be

involved in the day to day operations. One Condo-owner,

Joanne Colucci, has become our Facebook guru creating

daily posts about what it is like to live at Seashore Point.

One video she posted went “viral” achieving over 13,000

views! You can find us on Facebook as Seashore Point

Residences. Take a look and “like” us .

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Sample Digital Ad

The 12th

“Santa’s Store at Seashore Point” brought

holiday cheer to residents of Seashore Point Wellness and

Rehab in December. This volunteer-driven annual event

has become a highly anticipated experience for our residents

receiving long-term care and short-term rehab services at

Seashore Point. Led by Cindi Gast and a team of “elves”,

donations are solicited from generous local vendors and

multiple fundraisers are held throughout the year with

proceeds used to buy a variety of new items that residents

are invited to “purchase” for their family and friends.

Santa’s elves create a store-like setting, assist the residents in

their selections and wrap the gifts. This event began in 2004

– then known as “The Merry Manor” – and continues to

grow in generosity and spirit.

Resident Joanne Colucci

Deaconess Abundant Life Home Services…

A Growing Business in 2015

Wesley Woods… A Highlight of 2015

residents with a very hands on and personal service which includes personal care, light housekeeping,

meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation and general companionship and safety.

Deaconess Abundant Life Services (DALS), our new private

duty home care service that began offering personal care

assistance and help with all activities of daily living for the

residents of Newbury Court in 2014, has experienced a year

of growth and expansion in 2015. DALS now has over 90

caregivers in their roster, with over 50 full-time positions

created in 2015 – positions that include health, dental and

401K benefits. DALS is now servicing older adults in

Concord, Lincoln (both in the town of Lincoln and at The

Commons in Lincoln), Acton, Maynard, Sudbury, Westford,

Littleton, Lexington and Waltham. The DALS team,

composed of home health aides, companions and certified

nursing assistants, continues to work hard to provide the

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Phase II of Wesley Woods began in 2014

with the completion of the first new home and

continued in 2015 with the completion of

five additional homes, welcoming seven new

residents. In September, Wesley Woods’s

residents and guests attended a ribbon cutting

celebration for the newly completed houses.

Four new residents also moved into Phase I homes that became available during the year and remains

full with a waiting list. Chris Burke, a resident at Wesley Woods, remains an important part of the

marketing effort, and has been instrumental in the success of selling Phase II. What better ambassador

for Wesley Woods than one of our own residents.

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Commitment to the Community

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities is committed to being a responsible and contributing

member of the greater community. In 2015 Newbury Court, Rockridge, Seashore Point, Wesley

Woods and The Leland Home partnered with their respective communities.

A Few Highlights of 2015

Responding to those in need, including. . .

Hosting community educational forums on elder issues, palliative care, elder abuse and finances

Supporting local food banks, soup kitchens and the Red Cross

Donated kitchen equipment to River Bend Farm

Donating household goods, clothing and/or food to Goodwill and Household Goods Recycling MA

Sponsored meals for local Councils on Aging

Provided free memory screening program for the community

Supported Box Tops for Education

Donated hand knitted scarves to Department of Family of Youth Services

Providing free space for meetings, functions, rehearsals and exhibits, including. . .

Concord Chorus, Concord Players, Concord Conservatory of Music, Concord Garden Club,

Concord Piecemakers Quilters and The Sudbury Valley Nature Photographers

MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lyme Disease and Care Giver Support Groups

Cooperative Elder Services Adult Day Care (subsidized space)

Councils on Aging

Minute Man Senior Services Meals on Wheels preparation

Five College Learning in Retirement Program (5CLIR)

Land’s End Writers

Concord-Carlisle Community Education

Participating in efforts to support local community organizations including . . .

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Relay for Life

Habitat for Humanity

The Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk

The Susan G. Komen Fund

Relay for Life

Habitat for Humanity

Local Food Banks

Northampton Police and Fire Departments

American Cancer Society

Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Inc.

The United Way of Hampshire County

It Takes a Community Foundation

Belknap County Area Committee on Aging

Council

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities

2015 Finances in Review

2015

2014

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Cash

20,260,000

17,394,000

Other Current Assets

2,486,000

2,976,000

Investments

34,996,000

35,834,000

Property and Equipment

96,068,000

99,266,000

All other Assets

3,537,000

3,416,000

Total Assets

157,347,000

158,886,000

Current Liabilities

9,160,000

7,682,000

Long Term Debt

48,370,000

49,225,000

Refundable Fees and Deferred Revenue

109,838,000

111,180,000

Net Assets

(10,021,000)

(9,201,000)

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

157,347,000

158,886,000

Consolidated Statement of Operations

Unrestricted Revenues

34,191,000

30,839,000

Amortization of entrance fee revenue

1,513,000

1,576,000

Operating Expenses

32,532,000

29,468,000

Depreciation and amortization

4,802,000

4,697,000

Non-Operating Gains

876,000

8,131,000

Change in unrestricted net assets

(754,000)

6,381,000

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Cash Flows from operating activities

4,136,000

3,184,000

Cash Flows from investing activities

(899,000)

4,443,000

Cash flows from finanancing activities

(371,000)

(5,544,000)

Net increase in cash

2,866,000

2,083,000

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities ended 2015 with 2.8 million in Cash Flow resulting in total

cash and investments to be 112% of total long-term debt. The Debt Service Coverage Ratio increased

to 2.9 times annual net cash flow to annual debt service. Unrestricted revenues increased by 10.8% or

$3.35 million.

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities financial statements are prepared under policies and

procedures overseen by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors. The statements are audited

by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. A summary of the audited financial statements is shown

above. The audited statements are available upon request.

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Our Partnership with Donors

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, a not-for-profit organization, is grateful for the many

generous donors who support our mission to provide high-quality and highly-valued care to those we

serve. In 2015, 769 donors gave 2,189 gifts that totaled over $420,000. Donors contribute through a

variety of appeals, memorials, and special events – including golf events.

In 2015, the total raised in golf events since the first event in 2007, reached $1million.

Here are some of the ways we have put this money to work through the years:

The Gardens at Rockridge and Newbury Court

Memory support staff training and education, memory support programs for residents,

New carpeting, lighting and artwork in The Gardens, Rockridge

Staff Education, Training, Technology and Equipment at Seashore Point

Graduate program for nurses, Director of Nursing Education Series, dementia training/ certification,

IV and wound care training, INR machines, enhanced Wi-Fi, parallel bars and bladder scanners

Improvements in Rockridge’s Residential Care Neighborhood

Safety communication system, carpeting, blinds, handrails, lighting and wall upgrades

Improvements in Rivercrest at Newbury Court

A homelike way to experience meals with a new Dynex Cart, rehab of residential rooms with:

flooring, lighting, drapes, furniture, walls and paint

The Legacy Society

Anonymous

Winifred Bush

Judith Dean

Rev. John and Mrs. Barbara Dusenberry

June Haywood

Earl and Connie Hutt

Lillian Jenney

Janet Johnson

Robert Johnston

Dorothy Krekorian

Rev. Donella Siktberg and Nathan Siktberg

Robert and Alice Vannerson

Joan Mortimer Watts

Rev. Donald Williams

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And, as always, we are grateful for members of The Deaconess Legacy Society – a special group of

supporters who have planned their giving to benefit Deaconess Abundant Life Communities in the future

through their wills, charitable gift annuities, life insurance beneficiary designations, or other legacy gifts.

We thank the current members of the Legacy Society who are planning to help us build our future:

Leadership Circle

Gifts of $10,000 and above

Anonymous

Winifred B. Bush

Jay Forrester

Sarah Garth

Robinson Roswell Legacy

George Young

The Young Family

Emerson Society

Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Daniel F & Margaret MacAdam

Loughry Charitable Foundation

Dorothy Moore Trust/Pioneer

Valley Baptist Association

Robert F. Littleton

Louis E. Keyes Trust

Daniel MacAdam Loughry

Burton Wolfman

The President's Society

Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

Healthcare Services Group

Harry and Amy Hedison

Mr. Robert Johnston

M&T Bank

Rev. Dr. James G. Mentzer

ProTerra Design Group, LLC

Charles Roberts

Sandri Energy, LLC

Rev. and Mrs. Herbert B. Taylor

Pastor Lilian J. Warner

Wespath Investment Management

Rev. Donald Williams

The Guy S. Morrison Society

Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation

Alternative Recycling Systems

Wendy Arnold

Iris Werbalowsky Barten and

Ted Barten

BLW Engineers, Inc.

Bruce and Dorinne Burke

Glenn and Beth Burlamachi

Cape Air

Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. David S. Chick

Citizens Bank

Rev. and Mrs. Charles I. Clough, Jr.

Joanne Colucci and

Marilyn Lober Colucci

Kevin and Deborah Comick

Concord Funeral Home

Robert C. Cowen

David Cox

David Crowell

Gertrude F. Cutler

Delphi Construction, Inc.

DMS Design, LLC

E W Martin Electrical Contractors

Enos Home Oxygen Therapy, Inc.

Fabian and Suzanne Fondriest

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Fowler

Joel Freedman and Ann Risso

Lois Gallagher

John and Suzanne Gally

Cynthia Gast

Joe Gervais

Dorene and Stephen Glynn

Glynn Electric

George S. Gordon

Paul and Priscilla Gray

Paul Haran

Holden Produce

Jason Howse

Hutter Construction

Jared Colley Irrigation & Yardworks

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Keydel

Levi & Wong Design Associates

Logan's Lawn & Landscape

M.J. Cataldo Landscape and

Construction, Inc.

Joseph McDonough - Medical

Recruitment Specialist

Morrison Mahoney, LLP

New England Conference of the U.M.C.

Country Landscapes

NorthBridge Insurance Company

Outer Cape Health Services

Perkins Paper

Properties, Inc.

Raucher Brothers Auctioneers

Nancy and Arthur Robinson

Elizabeth Ryan

S & R Carpet and Floors

Schindler Elevator Corporation

Paul Schratter

Reina Schratter

Christopher and Erin Sintros

Steven Swanson Painting

Sysco Boston, LLC

Elizabeth Taverner

U.S.I. Insurance Services, LLC

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Warren

Kenneth Weiss

Faith Williams

Carol and Christopher Wilson

Elizabeth H. Wilson

Woodman & Eaton, P.C.

Ziegler Capital Markets Group

William and Sally Zoppo

The Deaconess Society

Gifts of $500 to $999

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Abbott

Olive and Raynor Ahmuty

Andra K. Stein and Assoc.

Andrews Pharmacy

Arlmont Associates

Richard Babb

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Linda Ball

Berkshire Gardens Turf Services

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mass.

We gratefully thank these generous members

of our giving Societies for their gifts received

between January 1st and December 31

st, 2015

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The Deaconess Society (cont.)

Gifts of $500 to $999

Boston's Best Coffee

J. Botsford

John Brewer

William C. Brewer

William D. Brighton and

Andrea Wolfman

Elaine Burnham

Mr. William F. Burt

Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank

Cape Cod Oil (M.J.T. Enterprises)

Caring Communities

Mary Ann H. Carr

Robert and Nancy Carr

Jacquie Carson

Michael J. Cataldo

Christopher Coffin

Countrypie Pizza, LLC

Mrs. William R. Cross Jr.

Jay R. Czelusniak

Susan J. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn B. Dorr, Jr.

Mark Duarte

Katharine and John Esty

Beverley A. Ferreira

Generations Home Care Systems

Geriatric Medical - Surgical Supply

William Glass

Phyllis and Paul Gleason

Gray Company

Donna and Kenneth Grinnell

Peter and Peggy Gunness

Cecile Jean Hallock

Andrew Hanes

June Haywood

Heritage Healthcare Services, Inc.

Highview of Northampton

L. Sumner and Marian Hopkins

Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Humphreys

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hutt

Robert Isotti

Janet C. Johnson

Graham and Annie Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Julier, II

Annabelle and John Kellogg

Barbara Knapp

Phyllis and Winfield Knopf

Konica Minolta Business Solutions

Barbara Leaf

Gabby Hanna Maray

Ursula Marvin

Nancy M. Marzilli and

Sondlo Mhlaba

Mayflower Advisors, LLC

Gary Melville

Marilyn Micka-Pickunka

Dorothy Morgan

William and Betsy Moyer

Peter and Sally Nash

Norel Service Co., Inc.

Northeast IT Systems, Inc.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth

Management Company

Notch 8, Inc.

Mr. Edward Pattullo

Martha L. Peabody

Doris Perry

Sue and Stephen Powers

Priscilla Pratley

Nancy Roberts

Carol K. Rogers

Donald E. Roy

Clifford Santos

Seymour and Barbara Schnuer

Seamen's Bank Long Point

Charitable Foundation

William E. Shay

Sylvia Skinner

Cathy and Alec Smith

Mrs. Lois Taylor and

Mr. Warren Field

W. Royce Taylor

United Methodist Foundation

Uvisualize LLC

Beth and Craig Vettori

Mary-Ellen Wang

Carol Warshawsky

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Wheeler

Alice Wiggin

George and Jean Wiltsee

Byron and Kelvey Woodman

The Century Club

Gifts of $100 to $499

Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning

Scott A. Allegretti

Amedisys Hospice

Elaine J. Anderson

Mr. Robert Andrews and

Mrs. Meredith Stewart-Andrews

Arthur L. Anger

Elsie Apthorp

Thomas Argue

Anita Barker

Dr. Edward J. Barowsky

Nancy Barsh

Bayada Home Health Care

Beacon Hospice, Inc.

Martha Beckwith

Joanne E. Bell

Christopher and Kathleen Belmonte

Barbara Benjamin and Carol Procter

Christine and Douglas Bezio

Jeff Bigelow

Donald Blackmer

John Blair

Shirley, George and Lynn Blanchard

Boston Textile Company, Inc.

Thomas and Laurine Bow

Harvey and Helen Boxer

Margaret Boyer

Tim Brandt

Audrey M. Briggs

Susan G. Buerkel

L. Bullock

Catherine Burgess

Pat Cabana

Mary Ann Cabral

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The Century Club (cont.)

Gifts of $100 to $499

George Cahill

J. Calcavecchia

Cambridge Trust Company

Care Realty

Edward G. Christie

Alice Christopher

Scott and Brandy Clark

Annemette Cliggott-Perlt

Coast Maintenance Supply Co

Cheryl Codair

Coldwell Banker-Upton Massamont

George and Kathleen Coleman

Melissa Comeau

Betty Comey

Concord Business Partnership

Constellation

Alice Cook

Counter Revolution, Inc.

Brooks and Mary-Lu Cowgill

Kerry Cox

Sarah Craig

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Cronin, Jr.

Maureen Cronin

Jill Crowley

Robert and Jane Cummings

Elliot Curtis

Flora D'Angio

Leonard G. Danylieko

Judith Dean

Susan M. Dee

Sherry Dee Mobley and

Jack Mobley

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. DeRose

Elaine and Sophie DiCicco

Anne F. Doane

David J. Donnelly

Rev. and Mrs. John A. Dusenberry

Joan Eddy

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Ellrod

Laura Eschenroeder

Robert Fallon

Robert Fano

Brian Farley

Fathers and Sons

Benjamin Ferber

Laurie Ferrari

Teresa A. Finigan

Fitzgerald Investment Trust

Phyllis H. Flandreau

John and Sabra Flood

Jane T. Fogg

Food Bank of Western MA

Edgar W. Francis

Frank A. Days & Sons

Nancy Frank

Rita Franks

Mary and James Fraser

Friends of Provincetown

Council on Aging, Inc.

Bill Gady

Gilbert and Lilian Gailius

William Garner

Elizabeth Gawron

Gervais Electric

John N. Gilbride and

Walt Winnowski

Harry Gillman

Atty. David R. Gluck

Go Fish and Kidstuff

Kelly Gougeon

Greater Northampton

Chamber of Commerce

Priscilla Greeley

Peter J. Greene

Zenith Gross

Dr. Craig Gruskowski

Nicholas Gulde

George and Virginia Haller

Albert J. Hammerle

Dr. Sunita Hanjura

Alice Hankowski

Gabrielle and Eleanor Z. Hanna

Melissa and Tony Haroules

Jane E. Harper

Oscar and Sophia Harrell

Tryntje Hawks

Healthy Mature Lifestyles, LLC

Haig Hedison

Susan J. Hersey

Robert Hill

Chad Himel

HopeHealth, Inc.

Karen Hopwood

Nancy L. Horan

HPC Foodservice

Mark Hurley

Betsy S. Huston-Skutnik

Sarah D. Ireland

Isaiah Thomas Books and Prints

J. J. Stanisewski & Sons

Lillian Jenney

William J. Jennings

Joan W. Vanderpoel Trust

E. Frederic Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Johnson Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Johnson

Esther Kane

Kathleen Kangas

Rachel Kania

Keenan Law Offices

Joe Kendall

Steve Kenney

Klaus Kleinschmidt

Rita Knapp

Andrew Knights

Sharon L. Knox

Eunice N. Kugell

Lorraine Kujawa

Alice B. Kurten

G. Marisa Labozzetta

Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Landers

Nan Lanning

Thomas Latimer

Law Office of Lisa M. Westervelt

Richard Leavitt

Kenneth Lebo

Peter Lehrer

Chief and Mrs. Joseph P. Lenox III

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The Century Club (cont.)

Gifts of $100 to $499

Thomas Levi

Kathryn Livelli

Lobster Pot Restaurant

(Clambake, Inc.)

Mildred M. Lombardi

Wesley K. Lord

Joanna J. Lovely

Henry Lubega

Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Lynn Jr.

Amy MacAvery

Alexandre MacDonald

Carol Macdonald and Marsha Sirota

Susan M. Maciorowski

Andrew Magee

Elinor Malcom

Gregory A. Malynoski

Mr. and Mrs. John Mandile

Mark Gilbert's Auto Repair

Gertrude W. Martin

Mary Mason

Sandra Mason

Clifford N. Matthews

Maynard Supply Company, Inc.

Bernard Mazel

Dawn McCall

Kevin McCartney

Terry and David McConaughy

Catherine McGraw

Ransom B. McLam

David A. McPhillips

Michelle McSherry

Rev. Stephen and Sandy Melius

Mr. and Mrs. Jeramiah Micka

Mrs. Robert W. Minton

Hector R. Montesino

John Moodie

Rev. Robert A. Moore and

Mrs. Evelyn Johnson Moore

Ellen G. Moot

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Morgan

Alan Morini

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moroney

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Moses

M.J. Mugnier

Carol Murphree

Anna C. Naiman

Nashoba Valley Ski Area

NDA Consultants, LLC

Edna N. Neil

Roderick Nordell

Mary Nowd

Teresa A. Oakley

O'Connell Professional

Nurse Service, Inc.

Claudia J. O'Connor

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Flaherty

Omnicare, Inc.

Sean and Catherine O'Neil

Stephen O'Neill

Betsy F. Opitz

Laurie Ortega

Francis Osborn

Ostberg & Associates

Shirley Pace

Catherine Pannesi

Claire Pearmain

Sarah B. Peck

Christopher Perez

Carol Pesiri

Robert W. Peters

Pioneer Valley Industrial Lighting

Carmela A. Pompei

David B. Porter

Sheila Potter

Susan and Michael Pouliot

Donald M. Powell

Nancy and Stephen Powell

Production Resources

Provincetown Inn

Alexander and Julia Pugh

Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Purcell

Elizabeth Railsback

Rev. Jared and Susan Rardin

Charlotte Read

Deiby O. Reele and William Wilson

Rene L. Cote Sons, Inc.

Ellen Reusch

Ms. Grace Rizk

George A. Roberts

Frederich Robinson

Harriet Rogers

Charles Roth

James Rougemont

Jean M. Rumrill

Kenneth J. Russo

Jason Ruttan

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Salamy

Mary Jane Sanders

Dr. Brad Scharf and Dr. Mary White

Dorothy Schecter

James Schermerhorn

Albert and Victoria Schilling

Rev. Steven and Marilyn Seminerio

Gail M. Serino

Shark Window Cleaning

Eleanor Shattuck

Judith Shuppert

Robert E. Siegfried

Simplex Grinnell

John P. Simpson

Carmela and Judy Slattery

William Smith

Beverly B. Snow

Patricia and Jerry Sokop

Cynthia L. Sperry

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Donald and Marjorie Stevenson

Rev. Alexander Stewart

Jered Stewart

Kathleen Stone

Robert and Elaine Storella

Pamela Storm

Robert and Lynn Stroud

Miriam M. Stubbs

Kevin Sullivan

Betty Jane Sweet

Parker and Midge Symmes

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The Century Club (cont.)

Gifts of $100 to $499

The Medline Foundation

Marion Thompson

TJB Plumbing and Piping Co.

Anne Marie Trombi

Mabel Urban

US. Foods

Dr. and Mrs. Henry W. Vaillant

Robert and Alice Vannerson

Helen Wade

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Washburn

James and Faith Waters

Linton Watts

Wayside Florists, Inc.

Janie H. Webster

Sinclair and Birchy Weeks

Wellesley Design Consultants

Weston United Methodist Church

Barbara C. Wheeler

Philip Wheeler

Bishop C. Dale and

Gwendolyn White

Christine Williams

Colleen and David Williams

Frank S. Wills

Wind River Environmental

Rev. Matthew and Amy Wissell

Wizeguides

F. Russell Wolf

Edward L. Wright

Julie Wysk

Terese Yaffe

Yankee Equipment Systems

Jane S. Young

Elizabeth B. Zahalka

We are grateful for all the donors who supported our work while honoring a friend, colleague,

or loved one with a gift from the heart. Gifts were made in honor of the following individuals:

Nancy and Clifford Adelman Bob and Lorraine Gryp Rev. Herbert B. Taylor

Walter M. Bush Haig Hedison Lilian J. Warner, Our Pastor

Doris Campbell Bob and Ruby Houston P. Johnston Wheeler

Katherine Gross and Peter Thorne Ben Taylor, my Grandson

HONORARY GIFTS

Thank you to the hundreds of others who supported Deaconess Abundant Life

Communities with gifts up to $99, donated in-kind gifts and volunteered their time.

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TRIBUTES

We extend our sincere sympathy to the many families and individuals associated with Deaconess

Abundant Life Communities who have lost special loved ones. We give our grateful thanks for the

memorial gifts we received during 2015 in tribute to the following individuals:

Dorothy “D.J.” Andrews Susan Forrester Gladys Powers

William Apthorp Olive Sidney Fox William P. Risso

David Arnold, Jr. Sarah Garth Louise and Peter Romanskis

Wanda J. Blanchard Nadia Gilman Paul Schratter

Donna Burt Margaret Gorman Victor Schratter

Rev. William Campbell Dan Haywood Blanche W. Siegfried

Randi Carlson Earl Haywood Rev. and Mrs. John Snook, Jr.

Doris and Arthur Carr John Haywood Mary J. Stone

Clara Chapman Joan D. Hedison Dr. Larry Strasburger

Madeline S. Chick Rose Hounsell John Studer

Sophia Clark Bob Hunget (KIA Saipan) Michael J. Tasha

Dr. Lawrence (Peter) Cloud Thomas and Jessie Johnston The Rev. Dr. Gilbert Taverner

Rev. Tremayne and Eleanor Copplestone Claire T. Johnston Doris Taylor

Jane Cratsley Frederick R. Keydel Chief and Mrs. Thomas Tombeno

Jeannette Crowther Deborah LaClaire Dr. Raymond Vanderwyk

Eileen Cunniff D. William Lee Edith and William Warren

Mary Currin Nathan Mobley Teresa and Charles Weiss

Albert B. Dean Caroline and Llewelyn Warren Belle Ruth Black Werbalowsky

Deceased Parents Georgine Muller Karen West

Charles and Nancy Dee Robert C. Munro Adelaide B. Williams

Dr. Norman E. Dee Leonard Neil Ann C. Young

Romeo DiCicco Parents of Caroline and William Elmo and Violette Young

Anne Dorr Warren Violette Young

Eleanor St. A. Finigan Gene Parish

Ruth W. Fish Lester and Phyllis Peabody

Sandy Flandreau Bob Pearmain

We have been careful in the preparation of this list; however, some errors or omissions may have

occurred for which we express our apologies. If a name has been inadvertently omitted or

incorrectly listed, please bring it to our attention so that we may correct and update our records.

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Donald MacKenzie

Rev. Stephen Melius

Susan Powers

Colleen Williams

Rev. Matthew Wissell

John Young

LEADERSHIP (2015 – 2016))

DEACONESS ABUNDANT LIFE COMMUNITIES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Rev. James Menzter, Chairperson

Carol Wilson, Vice Chairperson

Theodore Barten, Treasurer

William Zoppo, Clerk

Christopher Sintros, President

Glenn Burlamachi

Hon. John Cratsley

Phyllis Gleason

Donna Grinnell

Dr. Sunita Hanjura

Harry B. Hedison

Marcia MacClary

Rev. Tom Getchell-Lacey

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS:

William F. Burt Nancy E. Carr

David S. Chick Robert S. Cummings

George Haller Earl Hutt

Rev. Shephard S. Johnson Robert Johnston

SEASHORE POINT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Christopher Sintros, President Joanne Colucci

Kevin Comick Michele Couture

Cynthia Gast George Haller

Barbara Knapp Joanna Lovely

Rev. Terry Pannell Burton Wolfman

Rev. Matthew Wissell

CHAPLAINS:

Deaconess Leadership Team

Deaconess Board of Directors

Pastor LilianWarner Rev. John A. Dusenberry

Newbury Court, Concord Rockridge, Northampton

(Retired 2015)

LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Christopher Sintros, President and Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Comick, Chief Operating Officer

James McGowan, Chief Financial Officer

Nancy M. Marzilli, Human Resources' Director

Dorene D. Glynn, Director of Development

Beth Winn, Director of Sales and Marketing

Hector Montesino, Director of Home Care Services

Robert Fallon, Executive Director, Newbury Court

Beth Vettori, Executive Director, Rockridge

Joanna Lovely, Executive Director, Seashore Point

Christine Battisti Keane, Executive Director, Leland Home

NEWBURY COURT BOARD OF OVERSEERS

Glenn Burlamachi, Chairperson

Marcia Bradley

Robert Cowen

Robert Fallon

Mary Fraser

Donna Grinnell

Rev. John Lombard

ROCKRIDGE BOARD OF OVERSEERS

John Young, Chair

George Button

Michael Cahillane

Rev. John Dusenberry

Dr. Richard Humphreys

Robert Isotti (2015)

Dr. Marilyn Micka Pickunka

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Marty Ryan

Patti Salvatore

Christopher Sintros

Pastor Lilian Warner

Byron Woodman

Danielle Lord

Christopher Sintros

Alex Stewart

Beth Vettori

THE LELAND HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcia MacClary, President

W. Royce Taylor, Vice President

Gabriel Aufiero Kelly Hill

John Barry Glenna Gelineau

Denise Spataro MaryBeth Duffy

Bret Francis Christopher Sintros

Deaconess Abundant Life Communities, a not-for-profit provider of

quality housing, health and wellness services, has been serving older adults as New England

Deaconess Association since 1889. An abundant life –rich in family, friends, caring, comfort

and peace of mind – is what we strive to provide in each of our communities.

Newbury Court • Concord, MA • 978-369-5151 Provides a maintenance-free lifestyle and amenities in a residential setting

offering continuing care without moving. Full home health services, along with

The Gardens – a specialized memory support neighborhood – and Rivercrest

Wellness and Rehab complete the community.

Rockridge • Northampton, MA • 413-586-2902 Offers a comfortable, home-like retirement community in the woods which

includes assisted care apartments and cottages and The Gardens at Rockridge

– a specialized memory support neighborhood.

Seashore Point • Provincetown, MA • 508-487-7090 Seashore Point consists of the Wellness and Rehab Center – for those in need of

long-term or short-term services – and The Residences at Seashore Point - a

concierge condominium community designed for those over the age of 55.

The Leland Home • Waltham, MA • 781-893-2557 A provider of residential care services in Waltham since 1892, The Leland

Home became an affiliate of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities in 2014,

continuing to serve older adults of Waltham and the surrounding area.

Wesley Woods • Gilford, NH • 603-528-2555 This special cottage community offers folks over 62 a chance to live,

maintenance-free, in the heart of the lakes region.

Deaconess Abundant Life Services • Concord, MA • 978-402-8620 Our new private duty home care services offering personal care and assistance

in your own home. A team of companions, Home Health Aides and Certified

Nursing Assistants provide services that offer solutions for daily challenges –

allowing clients to remain independent.

For more information call 978-369-5151

Visit us on the web at: www.nedeaconess.org

Like each of our communities on Facebook Facebook.com/NewburyCourt * Facebook.com/RockridgeRetirement

Facebook.com/SeashorePointResidences * Facebook.com/WesleyWoodsNH

Facebook.com/TheLelandHome

Leave a lasting legacy –

Remember Deaconess Abundant Life Communities in your will and trusts

Newbury Court

Rockridge Residences

Seashore Point

The Leland Home

Wesley Woods