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Fairview Newsletter for the Community of Fairview
Odd Fellows Home of ConnecticutSpring 2014
Moving History
A s part of a multi-million dollar
Thames Edge at Fairview project, KBE
Construction of Farmington brought specialized
equipment on campus to safely lift and relocate our
historic Creamery Building. The Creamery Building
was once home to cows that provided fresh dairy
products to the men and women who
called Fairview home.
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New Look for Newsletter
W e are happy to share a
fresh Point O’ View, with
a new look to provide you with
regular updates from Fairview.
This newsletter is mailed out
quarterly and is available online
at www.fairviewct.org/News.
If you would like to receive an
electronic copy via email in
lieu of the print version, please
contact Tricia Cunningham
at 860-448-4722 or email
to indicate your preference
and make certain we have your
preferred email address. We also
invite readers to share resident
news for possible inclusion in
future issues.
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Students Helping Seniors
F airview recently received a
generous grant from AT&T that
enabled Fairview to enhance a decade-long
intergenerational program between the
students at Ella T. Grasso Southeastern
Technical High School and our residents.
Students from Grasso Tech visit Fairview
weekly to work with residents and help
them utilize the newest technology such
as iPads to send pictures and emails to
family members. They are even learning to
play various games on the devices. Special
thanks to Senator Andy Maynard for
joining us as we celebrated over ten years
of success with this program. It received
coverage in The Day and Mystic River Press, both
articles can be found on Fairview’s website
at www.fairviewct.org/News
Student Rasal Rahman, Fairview CEO and Administrator James Rosenman, Bill Turner of AT&T, resident Natalie Naylor, Shawn Carpenter from Grasso Tech, student Joshua Thomas, student Curtis McNeil and resident Eliza Holmberg.
Sen. Andrew Maynard looks on as the Grasso Tech students teach residents how to use iPads.
Grasso Tech student Joshua Thomas
demonstrates an iPad app for resident
Natalie Naylor.
Creamery Move (continued from page 1)
“While the planning took months, the lift and move happened in
less than a few minutes,” shares Sandra Hawes, Sales Director at
Thames Edge at Fairview. “Resources have been set aside to restore
the building.”
“We’ve relocated the creamery building to a great spot on the site,”
added Terry Terranga, Project Manager for KBE Construction of
Farmington, the construction firm and project managers.
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Friendship Love & Truth
Fairview Odd Fellows Home of CT235 Lestertown Road, Groton, CT 06340
860-445-7478 • www.fairviewct.org
MISSION STATEMENTFairview, the Odd Fellows Home of
Connecticut’s mission is to provide our
residents with the best nursing care and
rehabilitation services, while enhancing the
quality of their life in a dignified atmosphere
by using the skills and compassion of our staff,
and utilizing the latest advances in technology.
ABOUT FAIRVIEWThe Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut was
established in 1892 to provide care for the aged
and indigent members of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, their wives, widows, and
orphaned children. A century later the Odd
Fellows Home has expanded to include:
Fairview
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Fellowship Manor and Chelsea Cottage
Independent Apartment Living
Thames Edge at Fairview
Independent Living Homes
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs continue to provide humanitarian
care. There are no fraternal restrictions. We
welcome individuals and families to apply for
admission to our health care center and our
senior housing facility.
Fairview Point O’ View Publisher Tricia Cunningham
Director of Development and Community Relations
860-448-4722
Design Caffeinated Thinking
Reflections
A nnually, Fairview has an event
to recognize individuals who
have provided invaluable assistance
to Fairview through selfless gifts of
time, financial assistance or other
extraordinary contributions. This
event is called the Fairview Medal
Dinner and this spring, Fairview
is proud to present two special
individuals with the Fairview Medal: Charley
“Hank” Henry Lucas and Mary Sepowitz, LPN. These two join a
list of exceptional individuals who have dedicated themselves to
Fairview: Edie Kalin, Billy Joe Foreman, Leah Genido, Vincent
Barbieri, Dr. Edward McDermott, George Ververis, Jr., David
Reindel, Richard Campbell, Pat Bowden Fialkosky, Jim Malloy,
Senator Andy Maynard and David Brown.
It is important also to recognize the tremendous employees that
work hard every day to provide an excellent experience for the
individuals we serve. As a part of our commitment to employee
recognition, we have established a group called the ROCK
(Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness) Committee. This
committee develops and fundraises for programs which recognize
Fairview’s employees. Examples of this are the ROCK Star
nominations; these can be filled out by anyone who would like to
recognize an employee that has gone above and beyond.
Nomination forms are conveniently located at the front desk and
the nurses stations. Since the beginning of the program in July of
last year we have received over 200 ROCK Star nominations. I
encourage you to submit a ROCK nomination if an employee has
gone above and beyond your expectations!
James Rosenman, CEO & Administrator
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Donor support of Fairview directly benefits our residents and helps to enhance their quality of life. The donors listed made a contribution to Fairview—and made a difference— during the period of November 30, 2013 through February 1, 2014. Donations made in honor of or in memory of individuals may have been designated for one of the following: Annual Fund, Residents’ Fund, Fellowship Manor or Land Development Fund.
Grants and Individual Contributions Independent Order of Odd Fellows Niantic Lodge #17 Support for Memory Care Program
George P. Ververis, Jr. Support for Fairview’s Bistro
Annual Appeal for Fairview’s Unrestricted Annual Fund Kenneth Binder • Neal Bobruff & Jane Lassen Bobruff • Dynamic Alliance • Joanne Eck • Donna Fedors • Shannon Flewelling • Randall Frink • Marian Galbraith • David Gebhard • Grand Lodge of CT INC. • Virginia Grigg • Grover Insurance • Robert & Yoshiko Kelley • Linda J. Kidder Associates • Deborah Mather • Frances Mather • Thomas Moukawsher • Mystic River Acupuncture • Shozo Narita • Wilfred Nelson • Neal O’Connell • Laura Occhialini • Ralph Paige • Charles Palmer • Roger Panciera • Seacoast Orthopedic • Evelyn Smith • Elizabeth Subkowsky • Barbara Sulla • Marilyn Turkowski • Jack VanVerdeghem • George P. Ververis, Jr. • Richard Wagner • Dennis Wentraub
Employee Appreciation Edwin Costa • Lisa Leandri Trolan • Karl Parks
Residents’ Fund Betty & Arthur Swan • Karen Waites
IN HONOR OF Duane Dubeque ......................Bruce & Pollie GillieHoward & Mildred Jensen ............Curt & Hesta JensenMatilda Logan ....................... James Logan
IN MEMORY OFMary Aiello ..........................Paula ReidJohn & Jennie Apicelli ............... Joan TullyBeatrice Bibeault .....................Edward & Rita StewardJohn and Gen Bitters ................. John Bitters • Barbara NevilleLouise Brown ........................David BrownRichard H. Dickson, Sr. ..............Mary DicksonBeatrice Bibeault .....................Rita StewardDuncan S. Carson ...................Patricia CarsonDuncan H. Carson ...................Patricia CarsonBernadette Corbett ...................Charles & Paula MoreJanet Devine .........................David Brown • Dan, Neil and Don of Guffey’s of Atlanta, Inc. • Carole Johnston • James Malloy • Mary PhilopenaRichard Dickson ......................Mary DicksonEd Fredsbo, Jr. ......................Mary FredsboEstelle Giffin ......................... Johanna ConantGeorgia Golembeski .................. Jim & Lynn OlzackiAmy Helwig ..........................Lynda HewittBetty Kilgus .........................Fred KilgusAngela Kozikowski ................... John Koziol • James MalloyLorraine Lapine ......................Bruce LapineKatherine Muller .....................Geraldine MorsicatoEmily Nawrocki ......................David DeveauArthur Paige, Sr. .....................Mary FredsboNorman Pettini, Sr. ..................Deborah PettiniWilfred Rogers .......................Carol RogersMary Patricia Rubega ................Robert RubegaAnn Salvatore........................Anna Diciccio • Deborah Harrod • ...................................... James & Jane Knox • Arnold MasonMary Slimak ........................Richard SlimakRobert Smith ........................Louise Card • Matthew Forsberg • Richard Harris • John & Joanne Heitzenroder • Anne Lamb • Margaret Newton • Dale & Emma Jane Nowland • Virginia Nowland • Sue Page • Pamela Rannenberg • Fred & Dorothy Thompson • Louis & Alma Venditti • Seth & Joanna WakemanDorothy “Dot” Strickland ............Chris & Julia WoodMary Ellen Talbot ....................Michael Talbot
Special Thanks to Fairview’s Staunch Supporters
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Fairview Philanthropy: Legacy Opportunities
Fairview’s exciting new Legacy Opportunities
offer lasting recognition of individual
or corporate generosity. The following
will provide major donors, or those they
choose to recognize, with prominent
recognition for years to come at Fairview
Odd Fellows Home of CT.
$5,000+ Rehabilitation Department
A plaque recognizing your support
will be located at the new entrance for
the Rehabilitation Department to be
unveiled in spring 2014.
$5,000+ Memory Care Program
A plaque recognizing your support will
be located at the entrance to the new
memory care program, being introduced
in the early spring of 2014.
For more information, please contact
Tricia Cunningham, Director of
Development at 860-448-4722 or at
Partnering with Groton Public Library
F airview has been working with the Groton Public Library
since fall of 2013. We have several programs that we have
been involved with through the library, including:
Homebound Delivery Service: Books and other library materials
delivered right to Fairview every other Friday directly to our
residents through the recreation department.
Book Bundles: The Recreation Director submits a monthly
calendar to Kim Balentine, Homebound Delivery Service Director
and she chooses a selection of materials including books, CD’s and
movies. These items supplement our activities.
Senior Stories: The Groton Public Library Librarian comes to
Fairview once a month and leads a story along with a craft in the
first floor dining room with a group of our residents.
Reach Out & Read: This group is run by Librarian Kim Balentine
for residents who are no longer able to read on their own. Once a
month, Kim reads selected materials to a group of residents on the
2nd floor. She also encourages reminiscing during this time and
inspires the residents to get involved during
this group.
Our residents enjoy these programs and look
forward to their visits and groups. These
programs have become quite popular and
touch so many of our residents.
Fairview residents participating in the Senior Stories Library program create a Chinese New Year dragon to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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Thames Edge on Target for May–September Move-Ins
C onstruction is underway on the new homes at Thames Edge and there are only four residences
unclaimed. These competitively priced, maintenance-free homes offer an opportunity that is
unique in the Mystic/Groton area—the privacy of not living in an apartment and more freedom for your active
lifestyle, combined with the security of knowing you’ll have access to a full continuum of health care services.
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