Time-Honored TraditionsSpread Holiday Cheer

Investing in the Future

Annual Report 2010

The Spirit of Giving

Donor Acknowledgements

Winter Open House

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Filled with beautiful bows, wonderful wreaths, delicious foods and delightful music, the holidayseason is full of time-honored traditions that bring back memories of families and loved ones. Thesame is true of Mennonite Home and Woodcrest Villa. The staff, residents and volunteers at bothcommunities collaborate to honor those precious traditions that people hold so dear.

Holiday FoodWhat Thanksgiving table would be complete without the tempting smell of turkey and all of itstrimmings? Certainly not the holiday mealtime at Woodcrest Villa or Mennonite Home! Directors of Food Service Shaun Metzler (WoodcrestVilla) and JoBeth Kissinger (MennoniteHome) plan weeks in advance to ensurethat residents and their families enjoy all ofthe tastes of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

JoBeth has worked at Mennonite Homefor more than 10 years and knows howpopular the holiday meals are. “Many families invite their family members tocome in and dine with them at their ta-bles,” JoBeth explains. “Several residentsalso schedule the private dining room andbring multiple family members in to sharethe holiday with them. We provide themain meal and desserts if they would like,but some families enjoy bringing their owndesserts to make it more personal.”

Many Woodcrest Villa residents also enjoy inviting friends and family to share the holiday mealwith them in the Hummingbird or Bluebird Dining Room, or reserve the private dining room. “Our residents love to tell us how proud they are to bring family members here for holiday dinner,”says Shaun, who has been with Woodcrest Villa for close to six years.

- HELEN LOWRIE MARSHALL, POET

Mennonite Home Director of Dining Services JoBeth Kissinger andWoodcrest Villa Director of Dining Services Shaun Metzler serve up another trademark Holiday feast to celebrate the onset of the 2010 holiday season.

Frank Cascio, Ruth Cascio, Pearl Moore and Eugene Hamillshare holiday dessert.

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DecorationsHoliday decorations are a way to visibly spread the cheer of the holidays and brightenpeople’s days with lights and festivity. While the Woodcrest Villa staff takes care of decorating the main gathering areas and Welcome Center, a resident committee has fun decorating the three dining areas with holiday items. The result is a sight to beholdand brings great joy to everyone passing through.

Likewise, Mennonite Home staff also add a special holiday touch to the hallways andpublic areas so that residents, staff, volunteers and visitors feel the positive spirit of theseason. Residents enjoy working with the staff to decorate in a way that fits the uniquepreferences of each household. That level of personalization helps make the communityfeel like a true home for the holidays.

TraditionsOf course, what holiday would be complete without pageantry and song? At Men-nonite Home, the staff spends part of a day spreading holiday cheer by going from roomto room and singing carols – a tradition that the residents greatly enjoy.

At Woodcrest Villa, a special ceremony, “Light Up Woodcrest,” celebrates the startof the Christmas season. Throughout December, the private dining rooms and cateringservice are busy hosting special events for the residents as many enjoy hosting theirfriends, family, clubs and organizations for a magnificent meal.

Even more important than the specific traditions and activities is the warm and welcoming holiday spirit showcased by the Mennonite Home Communities (MHC)team. Each staff member understands that they are guests in our residents’ homes and

considers it a privilegeto serve them. Theyappreciate the opportunity to sharethese important traditions with our residents and do whatthey can to make ourcommunities a truehome for the holidays.

- EDNA FERBER, NOVELIST, PLAYWRIGHT, AUTHOR

Marian Clothier, Rose Ann Wassell, Nelda Kauffman and Luella Gam-ber celebrate the holidays by exchanging Christmas gifts.

Deb Galway, AssistantDirector of DiningServices, prepares tocarve a Thanksgivingturkey for all to enjoy.

SOARING COMMITTEEMEMBERS:

Greg Pierce, EditorConnie BuckwalterNelson KlingJennifer MurrDenise Paterson

Nan RushBetty Ann SmithJennifer Walters

When Dr. Richard Bryson approached Nan Rush, Vice President of Residential Living, Woodcrest Villa(WCV) enthusiastically embraced the idea for a staff scholarship program. To date, WCV residents generouslycontributed more than $16,000, providing scholarships to 17 student employees for the 2010-2011 school year.Warmest congratulations to the First Annual WCV Staff Scholarship Award Winners:

Samantha Brubaker – HACC Sarah Peachey – James Madison UniversityLauren Cassidy – Penn State University Cara Reiff – LG College of Nursing &Health SciencesKristen Dubransky – Alvernia University Kyle Rhoads – Millersville UniversityJordan Heisey – PA College of Art & Design Adelis Rivera – Millersville UniversityBrandon Hoffstead – HACC Anitra Schmucker - West Chester UniversityJacqueline Landis – HACC Aisling Scott – Claremont McKenna CollegeDustin Lee – Temple University Rachel Shenk – Messiah CollegeJessica Leschke – Temple University Casey Stephon – Millersville University

Julie Vardaro – Penn State University

We are grateful to Dr. Bryson for his vision and to the entire committee for their work and enthusiastic support. Committee members include Dr. Bryson, Joan Nicholson and Ken Beard; residents, Shaun Metzler, Di-rector of WCV Dining Services; and Dave Shenk, Vice President of Human Resources.

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Scholarship award winners (seated left to right): AislingScott, Sarah Peachey, KyleRhoads, Lauren Cassidy andAdelis Rivera. Standing:Jordan Heisey, Casey Stephon,Jacqueline Landis, Cara Reiff,Jessica Leschke and RachelShenk.

The family of Paul Diller recently created Giving Care Scholarships for Mennonite Home Communities(MHC) employees. This program continues a Diller family tradition of providing scholarships to enable studentsto achieve their educational goals. The scholarships are available for employees who are pursuing the LPN, RN

and BSN degree, or those training as Certified Nursing Assistants.

Gennie Diller, a Woodcrest Villa resident, commented, “Paul loved the staffand the staff loved Paul. He enjoyed his stay at Mennonite Home. Hewould want to help employees prepare for higher levels of employmentresponsibility.”

The Giving Care Scholarship Committee, composed of Mim Cruz,Gennie Diller, John Sauder, Colleen Murphy, Sheri Workman and Kathy

Markward, are finalizing the application and selection procedures.

“Paul and Gennie Diller have supported MHC in various ways throughout the years,” notes Nelson Kling, President of MHC. “This Scholarship Fund will have a lasting impact on the consistency of staffing and quality of care that we provide. We thank the Diller family for their generosity and invite residents and families who appreciate the new household environment to support this fund.”

Paul&GennieDiller at their60th Anniversary.

What do WCV resident volunteers Gloria Miller (pictured left) and Margaret Derstine (right)have in common with Thomas Jefferson? They cannot live without books!

Margaret took charge of the WCV Library in 1996 and introduced a computerized catalogsystem. Gloria joined the library team in 2002 after years of service in her church library.

Today the computer catalog contains 4,100 titles in the main library and the Bluebird extension. Residents also use the threedaily newspapers, 35 magazines, films,DVDs and many paperbacks that roundout the library.

Margaret and Gloria hear frequent comments of, “What a beautiful room!What a great resource:”as well as acco-lades for having many of the current bestsellers. Generous WCV residents donateseveral hundred new books per year.

In addition to being a reading resource,the library provides a beautiful setting for

special events and impromptu piano recitals by residents or their grandchildren. The WCV li-brary is a well-used and valued amenity for our residents. Visitors to the community are im-pressed by the beauty and scope of this literary treasure.

“He can move in with me!”exclaimed resident Edythe Bowers, extending a warm welcometo one of Mennonite Home’s newest volunteers...Obi, the dog.

Obi is a new Pet Therapy Volunteer, but he is well-known at Mennonite Home. Obi regularly accompanied his owner, Lori Walton, for visits with her late grandfather, JohnMyers. Obi snuggled up next to John on hisbed while Lori read aloud from the Bible.Since her grandfather’s passing, Lori real-ized how much she missed the quality timeshe and Obi spent here. Fond memories in-spired Lori to again share the joy of Obi’sgentle nature and soft furry coat with Coop-ers Run residents.

While many residents and staff love Obi & Lori, the two formed an immediate bondwith one of her grandfather’s neighbors,Edythe. Edythe declared “I LOVE Dogs! I’m a dog person.” To Lori, the volunteering is incred-ibly worthwhile: “When Edythe thanked me by giving me a big hug, I felt like I had a grandparent again! It’s so good to be back.” It certainly shows as Lori & Obi light up thefaces of the many animal lovers here at Mennonite Home.

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Mennonite Home Communitiesis blessed by our volunteers.Volunteers routinely transportwheelchairs to Therapy and theBeauty Shop, visit residents,staff our Country Store andThrift Shop, assist with clericalduties, and so much more. The statistics only hint at howthese compassionate friends

help our residents:

Number of Volunteers447

Volunteer Hours36,000

Proceeds fromCountry Store

$28,100Proceeds from

Thrift Shop$11,600

Linda Joy and Kim Heymannexplore one of many uniquegift items available in theCountry Store located in thelobby of Mennonite Home.

RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE: Gross billings for room, board and ancillary services $36,174,261 Amount written off for required contractual allowances and inability of some residents to pay (3,770,972)

NET RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE 32,403,289

Pennsylvania nursing home assessment 445,884 Net assets released from restrictions 531,795 Other revenue 579,698

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 33,960,666

OPERATING EXPENSES: Salary, wages and outside services 14,378,490 Payroll taxes and employee benefits 4,191,429 Food, medical supplies and other expenses 8,104,108 Pennsylvania nursing home assessment 189,364 Depreciation and interest 6,610,241

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 33,473,632

RESULTING IN OPERATING INCOME OF 487,034

OTHER INCOME: Unrestricted contributions 256,134 Investment income 1,039,950 Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreement (326,612)

REVENUE IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES $1,456,506

The 2010 annual financial report for MHC represents a positive return due in part to the completion ofthe Person Centered Care renovations and the ability to meet the needs of more residents. We are so ex-cited about this new approach to care and the impact it is having on staff and residents. In addition, wealso recognized a better return on investments, resulting in an improved bottom line of $1,456,506.

As you can see on the statement, the amount written off for benevolent care is a largenumber. This is an important part of our mission and represents a cost to us of $3,770,972.The figure is influenced greatly by government reimbursement rates and our need to compensate for the cost of care versus the reimbursement rate and residents’ ability to pay.

We are proud of our skilled and compassionate team of professionals who provide ahigh level of care with a true concern for the residents they serve. As with any care-fo-cused organization, salaries, wages and employee health insurance are our largest oper-ating expense. To help control health insurance costs, this year we have transitioned to a self-funded program and are implementing an employee wellness program. Utility

prices remain volatile, so we forward contract our purchases to reduce pricing uncertainty and help keep costs in line.

In conclusion, we continue to work toward ensuring a healthy financial future for MHC through smartpurchasing decisions, strategic planning and sound investing. MHC is blessed to have a Board of Directorswho give thoughtful direction to our future and the future of the residents we serve. Thanks to all of thosewho participate in the life of MHC through your contributions, volunteering and connecting with our residents. May you be richly blessed.

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President, Mennonite Home Communties

Recently, a friend asked if I would do him a favor.He wanted to help an 8 year-old boy named Colin whowas experiencing difficult times. He explained that Colinhas terminal cancer and his ‘make a wish’ dream was tofly an airplane. It was a busy week, but a voice insidetold me this request should take priority.

Colin, and his mother arrived at the airport just as I was opening the hangar. Colin jumped from the car and ran to my side. Excite-ment and energy took over as he admired the big bird. The questions came inquick succession. Colin was fascinated with airplanes and totally involved as weprepared for flight.

Minutes later, we were airborne. Colin was on sensory overload and speechlessas we climbed. His face turned to a grin of amazement as we circled high abovethe patchwork quilt of fields. It was a beautiful evening — a time of joy and satis-faction that Colin didn’t want to end.

The sun was setting as I drove home, reflecting on the experience. Colin’s expressions of excitement and his smiles of joy are images I will long remember.Perhaps it was not Colin, but me, who received the greatest joy and gratification. I was experiencing the spirit of giving.

We can all experience this spirit of giving. I read somewhere that philanthropy is the love of human beings. In helping one another, we experience the words of Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Helen Keller said,“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes happiness. It is not at-tained through self gratification but by fidelity to a worthy purpose.”

Mennonite Home Communities offers that “worthy purpose” and affords opportunities to experience the spirit of giving. Many have enriched the lives of our residents by contributing to the Capital Campaign for Person Centered Carehouseholds. Supporting the Benevolent Care Fund helps residents continue to re-ceive care during difficult financial times. Every dollar makes a difference. Per-haps that difference is felt most by the giver, as the spirit of giving enriches your own life.

The Development Committeeraises awareness and guidesthe process of raising moneyfor the Benevolent Care Fund.Benevolent Care is supportgiven to residents who becomeunable to meet the costs of living in this community.

The Development Committeeand Board of Directors want to thank our donors for theirgifts to Mennonite Home Com-munities. On the followingpages, we list those donorswho have contributed to oursuccess between July 1, 2009and June 30, 2010. We thankeveryone for their kindness andsupport of Mennonite HomeCommunities.

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Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in recognizing our donors. Please inform Betty Ann Smith, MHC Development Department, 717.390.4105, of any omissions or errors.

- GLENN WEBER, Chairman of the Board

- ROY BOMBERGER, JR.Chairman, Development Committee

The essential mission of Mennonite Home Communities is to provide high-quality, loving care for our residents,regardless of their financial limitations. We use the phrases Benevolent Care and Benevolent Care Fund to describe thegift of uncompensated care and the fund that supports this care. The Benevolent Care Fund assures residents of the same high level of care, with complete confidentiality to protect their dignity.

DONATION PERIOD: JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010

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Bill & Leona AndersonAnonymous (17)Norma AstonGlenn & Dorothy BannerDwight & Verna BeachyKen & Wilma BeardMary Lee BellCharles A. BenderRuth BinkleyDavid BishopJosephine BollenbacherPaul & Betsy BrackbillParke BreckbillBarbara BrownMildred W. BrownHarold & Jacquelyne BrubakerRobert & Margaret BruckhartMary Rose BrunnSarah BullockJean BurkholderOrpha BurkholderVirginia ChambersRev. William T. & Virginia CherryThomas & Barbara ClawsonDonald & Miriam CliftUrsula & Noel ConnaughtonGrace ConnerRafel & Jean ConsWarren & Theodora CookBeatrice CoxRosanna B. CreasyJesus & Miriam CruzRichard & Loris CunninghamCecilia J. CunnionMargaret DeanGennie DillerJune DubroffAnne DunlapJay & Suzanne DussingerEllen EndslowJames & Marie EshlemanRuth EspenshadeLucy R. EysterFaith Fast

Richard & Naomi FrankVernon FrankhouserLouise FranzeMary Elizabeth FunkMichael & Jean GallagherThomas & Mary GarberDorothy GardBetty GerhartDr. Stanley & Susan GodshallClaude GoodPauline GoodElias & Mary GroffLinda GroffMary GroffJane GuaspariD. K. HainEvelyn HannaBill & Joy HarmountEric & Karen HartmanPhilip & Jane HeesenRuth HeiseyJanet HeistandCleo & Mary Ann HersheyJ. Larry & Janet HessFloyd K. HooperDonald & Gail HosslerDorothy HouseMilton HuberVirginia HukillLloyd JuryAnna Mae KauffmanHerbert & Barbara KeenerVirgie KeenerEunice KeimJudith KidderDonald KingLynda KingJ. Nelson & Marie KlingJohn KradyPhyllis KreiderMr. & Mrs. John KrillMary LandisCharles & Audrey LantzVincent & Rebecca Lattanzio

Ivan & Mary Ellen LeamanDonald & Kathleen LichtyElizabeth LoganClarence & Diane LongCraig & Nancy LongJohn & Aileen LongeneckerMarlin LongeneckerElmer N. LoweSusan P. LuekAlan & Marjorie MagnussonShirley MahlerMary MannixFrank & Mary MarstonKathryn MartinRuth MartinJacob MastElizabeth McCarthyEdwin McConaghyRichard B. & Jean L. McFarland Wilmer McGinnisFrancis J. McGrathRev. Robert&Florence A. McGrathGladys MellingerShaun & Michele MetzlerPaul & Evelyn Miller, Sr.Sharon MooreMxolis MoyoJanice MullerBetty MummawAbner & Ellen MusserGeorge & Martha NardacciRobert & Joan NicholsonJanice OsborneJohn B. OsborneRobert & Elsie PenningtonGreg & Lynn PierceVerna PlattKen & Patricia RankinHenry & Marion RaverClarence & Carol RetallackHoward & Bonita RissmillerDr. Joseph & Justine RogevichAda RohrerClara Rohrer

Daniel & Grace RohrerMarian RolandAlbert M. RugerRonald SchaeferMarian SchneiderRoy SchnuppPeter & Laura ShaidaJane SheckardMark & Florence SheckardHerbert & Jane ShellyJames & Nancy ShopeDale & Christine ShueyAnna Mary ShultzLouis & Carmen SidlerRobert & Nancy SieglerBetsy P. SiemerJohn & Evelyn SigmanMaxwell & Emma SmithPeggy Ann SnaderMarian SnavelyDoris St. JohnStaff and FriendsMichael StyerJeanne TesnarGene & Alice ThompsonRichard & Doris TrussellJoseph & Mildred Uhler, Jr.Dale & Doris UreyRose Ann WassellWCV WoodshopAlvin M. WeaverHelen (Wickie) WeaverJames & Sarah WeaverMartha WeaverGlenn & Lucy WeberRobert & Mary WeirichHelen WerntzHarry & Barbara WestRev. Grant & Mrs. Linda WickertGregg & Cathy WitmerKenneth WolfThelma WolgemuthRobert & Muriel WonderTitus & Charlotte YoderReba Zook

Byerland Mennonite ChurchEast Chestnut Street Mennonite ChurchElizabethtown Mennonite ChurchErb Mennonite ChurchKauffman Mennonite ChurchLititz Moravian CongregationMennonite Home CongregationMillersville Mennonite ChurchNew Danville Mennonite ChurchStumptown Mennonite ChurchWCV Spiritual Life Congregation Offering

Both individuals and churches donate to the Benevolent Care Fund. Corporations and foundations also provide support through Golf Outing sponsorships and in-kind gifts such as food, snacks or drink. We rely upon all of thesegifts to support over 100 residents.

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Advanced Refrigeration, LLC Armstrong FoundationB. R. Kreider & Son, IncBathCrest AssociatesBaurer FastenersBenchmark Construction CompanyBitterman Scales LLCBlakinger, Byler & Thomas, P. C.Bomberger’s Store Inc.Clark Associates Charitable FoundationClark Associates, IncCMC, IncCoustic Glo of Lehigh ValleyCurtis Welding & Fabricating, IncD. H. Funk & Sons LLC Doubletree StructuresDurex CoveringsEagle Disposal of PA, IncEastern Air Balance CorporationEastern Mennonite MissionsEcolabeComm Life Safety Systems, LLCEG StoltzfusEsbenshade Farms and MillsEttline Foods CorporationDr. Stacey FinkGodshall Commercial InteriorsGulf South MedicalH&H Sales Associates, IncHajoca CorporationHaller Enterprises, IncHealthAmericaHighmark Blue Shield

Hostetter Grain, IncJohnson & Johnson Consumer Products CompanyJohnson, Kendall & Johnson, Inc Karst Knoll FarmKearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, IncKeller BrosKline’sL. H. Brubaker Appliances, Inc Lapp Electrical Service, IncLatsha Davis Yohe & McKenna, P. C.Lehigh Valley Respiratory CareM & T BankM. A. Brightbill Body Works, IncMadara DesignMartin’s Interiors Design StudioMedical Staffing NetworkMiller’s SmorgasbordMMA Motor TechnologyMultiflow Industries, L.P.Murray Risk Management & InsuranceNoble Chemical, IncNortheast Protection Partners, IncParenteBeard LLCPaul Davis Restoration & RemodelingPhilatelic Society of LancasterPhoenix Contract, IncDouglas W. Pollock FoundationPower Systems Electric, IncPPL CorporationProtech Mechanical Contractors, IncReese Engineering

Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott, LTDRGS AssociatesRobert H. Ranck, IncRS Hollinger & SonSchaedler Yesco DistributionSchindler Elevator CorporationScheid ProduceShred-ItSiemens Industry, IncSimeral ConstructionSimplex GrinnellStony Bridge Landscaping, IncStoudt AdvisorsSusquehanna Valley EMS TempCheck Mechanical Services, IncThe Restaurant StoreThe YGS GroupTrane CompanyTransition Solutions for Seniors LLCTriangle CommunicationsTri-Dim Filter CorporationTurkey Hill Dairy, IncUGIUnited ElectricUnited Safety Services, IncUS FoodsWater Treatment by DesignWayneco, IncWilliams Apothecary Witmer Waterproofing, LLC Wohlsen ConstructionWorden & Shewell World Energy

Foundation, Corporation & In-Kind Gifts

Churches

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The Board of Trustees established the 1903 Legacy Society (named for the year Mennonite Home Communities’ was founded) in order to celebrate the role of philanthropy and to thank our generous donors.

The 1903 Legacy Society invites donors into three membership groups:

• Those who have given gifts and pledges totaling $10,000 or more during their lifetime•Those who have made planned gifts• Those who have designated a bequest to Mennonite Home Communities in their will

Anonymous (13)Ken & Wilma BeardMary Lee BellBenchmark Construction CompanyRoy & Evelyn Bomberger, Jr.Roy & Martha Bomberger, Sr.Bomberger’s Store Inc.Dr. Richard BrysonFannie Buckwalter*Walter & Carol BulsonVirginia ChambersChristian & Edna CharlesRev. William T. & Virginia CherryMarian ClothierGrace ConnerHelen Corbett*Crels FoundationCecilia J. CunnionD. H. Funk & Sons LLCGennie DillerMaurice Eberly*Martha A. EppleyH. Glenn & Rachael EsbenshadeHarry Eshleman*M. Ruth EshlemanEttline Foods CorporationJay FreyWilliam & Kitty GamberLuella M. GamberMonroe Garber*Ed & Sylvia GeislerJohn & Blanche GingrichPaul & Ruth Gish*Julius & Joyce GoldfarbJohn & Phoebe GoodRalph Graham*Paul Graybill*Donald Griest*

Ellen Groff*Elvin & Mary Groff*Mary GroffRoy & Ellen Groff*D. K. HainHarnish Charitable TrustRuth Harris*James & Miriam HaverstickElizabeth Herr*Elvin Herr*Frank H. & Ella S. Herr*Helen Herr*Jean HerrMabel Herr*Mary Ella HerrHerr FoodsLloyd Hershey*Evelyn Hertzler *ElizabethHess*Myra Hess*Eugene HoffmanElizabeth Huber*Maude Hurd*Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonAnna Kendig*Richard Kilheffer*J. Nelson & Marie KlingEmily Kraybill*Orpha Kraybill*Emma Kreider*Esther Kreider*Lydia Harnish Kreider*Paul Kreider*Lancaster Mennonite ConferenceBenjamin Landis*David LandisFaith Landis*J. Carvell Landis*

John Landis*Lois Landis*Mable Landis*Mary LandisFlorence Lapp*Benjamin & Elsie Leaman*Elizabeth Leaman*Dr. J. Harold & Patricia Y. LeamanPaul & Erma LeamanNancy E. LearnMartin Lefever*Paul & Mary LefeverEsther Lehman*Milton H. & Martha L. Lehman*Elizabeth LoganAnna Longenecker*Emma Longenecker*Thelma Longenecker*Hazel Loser*M. Ruth LoudenRuth MarshBarbara Martin*Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. MartinElsie Matz*Carl McElhenyRichard B. & Jean L. McFarlandFrancis J. McGrathRev. Robert & Florence A. McGrathAbram & Gladys Mellinger*Florence Mellinger*John & Mary Metzler*Minnie Metzler*Mabel Moyer*Francis Mummau*Mildred MusserSusanna Musser*Titus & Mildred MusserPaul Newcomer*Vera Nissley*Reuben Olweiler*ParenteBeard LLCGreg & Lynn Pierce

Douglas PollockHazel C. PriceMartha Ranck*James & Sandra ReeseReese EngineeringReese, Lower, Patrick & Scott, LTDCarl & Carol ReigleRGS AssociatesElizabeth Risser*Ada RohrerJ. Richard Rohrer*Mary Ellen RohrerTerry & Nan RushIra & Rhoda Rutt*Marian SandersTitus & Ruth Sensenig*Alvin Shenk*John & Martha Shenk*Melvin & Alta Mae Shenk*Robert Shenk*Ruth Shertzer*Betsy P. SiemerBarbara & John SmithAlice SnyderMartha Snyder*Suie Snyder*Emma Stauffer*Dennis & Connie StichterIrma Stoltzfus*Susquehanna Valley EMSJames H. & Judy L. ThomasThyssenkrupp ElevatorDonald & Mary Lou WainRose Ann WassellCharles Weaver*Harry Weaver*Helen (Wickie) WeaverGlenn & Lucy WeberWilliams ApothecaryGeorge Xakellis*Esther Zimmerman

* - Deceased

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Seventy-five founding members of the 1903 Legacy Society enjoyed warm fellowship, a delicious meal, and inspirational speakers in the Hummingbird Dining Room on June 12,2010.

Glenn Weber, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, greeted our guests and thanked them fortheir generosity. He reminded the audience of the historical role of philanthropy at MennoniteHome Communities. Generous donors have blessed us from the financial support of the original trustees, to the gift of the land from John and Lydia Landis, down to our current generous supporters.

Greg Pierce, Director of Development, shared the Mellinger familylegacy of serving Mennonite Home. Jacob D. Mellinger helped to digthe cellar of the Home in 1904 as a youth; served as Superintendentfrom 1946 through 1961; and finally spent his remaining years as a resident and volunteer. His son and wife, Abe and Gladys Mellinger,made significant gifts in memory of Jacob. The Board directed thosegifts to the “Securing Our Second Century”capital campaign.

Judy Harnley shared that the legacy of MennoniteHome Communities will always be that of lookingto God for guidance. Residents and their familiescan feel in a positive and tangible way our love and concern for their well-being.

Dick McFarland opened with Winston Churchill’s quote,“We make a living by what we earn; we make a life by what we give.”Aftersuccessful careers in the military, government and private industry, Dick feelsblessed to be able to give back to this fine organization that has taken greatcare of several of his family members.

Wickie Weaver choose Mennonite Home Communitiesbecause of its reputation of providing excellent care, which she sees first-hand as a volunteer. The tradition of Benevolent Care for residents of limited resources is extremely important to all residents. Her investment in Charitable Gift Annuities helps her with increased income during her life, and then benefits her neighbors who need Benevolent Care.

- JACOB D. MELLINGER

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Therisa AttickGreg & Lynn Pierce

Clayton BarleyLeora M. FromDennis & Elizabeth GrimmJohn & Jeanne KraftSally Petrick & Daniel Zweig

June BarnettOpportunities Unlimited, Inc.

June BartoRosanna B. Creasy

Laura BeardMark & Florence Sheckard

Nancy BishopCharles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc.

Ronald BishopCharles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc.

Charles BollenbacherWCV Woodshop

Charles BordtRuth A. HerrFlorence E. Kenneson

Emil BordtAnonymous (2)

Paul BowmanDale & Deborah ShenkDavid & Norma Watterman

Fanny BuckwalterPaul & Lisa H. Buckwalter

John BurkhartMary B. Landis

Anna BurkholderJoan E. Maston

June BurnettKenneth & Diana DeluccaGlobal Excellence, LLCOpportunities Unlimited, Inc.Rasmus & Katie Miller

Pearl ByersAce RentsReynolds Asset Management Services, IncShara Y. Rineer

James ByrnesLucy R. Eyster

Mary CasselAnonymous

Zelma CroftReverend Grant & Mrs. Linda Wickert

Robert Cunnion, Jr.Cecilia J. Cunnion

William DeaverDale & Doris Urey

Emma Mae DeenCharles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc

Daniel EbersoleGeorge & Martha Nardacci

Susie EbersoleGeorge & Martha Nardacci

Harriet EndslowChester County Historical Society StaffModern Transit Partnership

Rita EngleBetty K. ApplebachBerkshire BankChristopher R. ChapinJohn & Donna CoombsJohn EngleJames & Jeanne HallinanHarvest Community BankRobin JacksJohn & Marlyn KalitanJohn & Patricia KoskeyLinda A. LindemanPaul J. MarvelFrank & Claire McEnteeKeith & Patricia PerryPuma Telsey & Rhea P.A.RSM McGladrey, IncLee & Sara Williams

Gloria FeldserMichelle AtwaterKathy A. BromerSteven & Janine GuinterMary T. KobersteinAlbert & Marie Kopf

Every year many people make memorial and honor gifts for residents of Woodcrest Villa or Mennonite Home.The families can chose to place a bronze leaf (representing gifts of at least $500), a silver leaf (gifts of atleast $1,000), a gold leaf (gifts of at least $1,500), or a foundation stone (gifts of at least $5,000) on thebeautiful Tree of Life, located opposite the Chapel at Mennonite Home.

Grace GabrielDr. Joseph & Justine Rogevich

Bertha GerhartBetty GerhartAnna Mary Shultz

Frank GroffPhilip & Margaret Groff

Jean GunnKen & Wilma BeardWendy BelaskiBarbara BrownCity Assoc- Art Institute of ChicagoGennie DillerJune DubroffJennette P. GageG. Michael & Lynne HornBruce & Kathryn JohnsonDaniel & Carol JohnsonJudith R. KidderMiriam A. LatshawJane M. LongwellMary MannixWarren & Anne MartinLinda MullerGreg & Lynn PierceBetsy P. SiemerPatricia SmithFred StuderMr. & Mrs. William SweeneyJoan J. SweetRamzi E. Tackla

Lester Hagy, Jr.Harry & Betty Lou BitzerSue DarhowerErik & Teressa KoppBonnie MundorfJanet MyersNancy Parmer

Caroline HarnishRobert & Julie BarnshawJames & Edith HanahanPhyllis J. HartzellMichael & Dawn LawlerDonald & Kathleen Lippy

GOLD

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Robert HeiseyAmerican Express Charitable FundMark Heisey

Arlene HeiseyArmstrong World IndustriesWilliam & Joyce AukampLois K. HerrHoward & Bonita Rissmiller

Dorisceil HooperFloyd K. Hooper

Walter HoskinsonLucy R. EysterRegina Rice

Milton HuberHeather BellmanBlack Rock RetreatRichard & June BlouchForrest & Kitty CollierLloyd & Mary KreiderSteven Ptaszek & Sharon LehrmanGregory & Ruth MorrisRobert & Elsie Pennington

Maude HurdVictor Gettler

Elizabeth KauffmanBetty G. Kauffman

Walter KeenerJoan AndersonAnonymousBarbara BrownVirginia ChambersGennie DillerAnne DunlapLucy R. EysterJohn GunnLowell & Ruth JantziJoel & Carol KaltreiderHarold & Mary KeenerHerbert & Barbara KeenerRuth KovacsBetsy P. SiemerRichard & Doris TrussellWCV Drama Club

Bertha KeeportHigh Steel Beamers

Esther KingDonald W. King

Walter KneisleyBeatrice M. Kneisley

Verna KradyJohn M. Krady

Helen LefeverWilliam & Marianne GarrettGoodhart Sons, Inc.Green Leaf PlantsJoy W. HoupRobert Dale LefeverBlake & Debra NicholsonNancy K. RobinsonSteven & Jenny SheafferStaat & H. Elizabeth Stymiest

Hazel LoserLucy R. EysterJohn Gunn

Ethel MadeiraFern V. DeatrickPhilip & Lisa MartinUnited Way of Lancaster CountyWells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Curtis ManleyJane Sheckard

Janek ManleyJane Sheckard

Roy MartinSharon Moore

Shirley MartinSharon Moore

Susan McCloskeyRobert & Nancy Siegler

Kay McGinnisJohn Gunn

Esther McQuadePhilip & Margaret Groff

Harry McQuadePhilip & Margaret Groff

Rodney MillerAnonymous

Jay MuellerAnonymousNancy & John BerdinerVirginia ChambersMary CipolettiKathy MoserRuth M. MosesRichard OlsonRegina RicePatricia Smith

Mildred MumbauerGreg & Lynn PierceRay & Joan Umbarger

June MummaAnonymous (3)Walter & Carol BulsonNorman & Esther CharlesMary Elizabeth (Betty) DumRobert & Shirley GarrettCharles & Grace SloadFrederick H. SmedleyJessie Rae L. SnavelyDon & Linda Yabiku

Art MunsonLucy R. Eyster

Anne NicholsonBlake Nicholson

Lydia OsborneAnonymousJohn B. Osborne

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas PapadellMary Jane Mentz

Our ParentsRobert & Mary Weirich

Frank PomerantzLouise Pomerantz

Andy PuglisiDeborah PuglisiBruce & Barbara RyderLinda T. Watkins

Elsie ReutenauerJesus & Miriam CruzJohn & Bea GroshMary Sue LuekSusan P. LuekMichael & Adele RuszakBetsy P. SiemerElizabeth ThyrumZenaida Uy

Fred ReutenauerJesus & Miriam CruzJohn & Bea GroshDavid HillAmy LuekMary Sue LuekSusan P. LuekMichael & Adele RuszakBetsy P. SiemerElizabeth ThyrumZenaida Uy

George RipleyLucy R. EysterRegina RicePatricia Smith

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Julia BearJames & Linda Bear

Roxanna CuppG. Larry Adams

Fern DeatrickBill & Kay Schotta

Corrine HeiseyMary Heisey

Glory of GodJoseph & Mildred Uhler

Norma LandisThomas & Barbara Clawson

Raymond LandisThomas & Barbara Clawson

Marion LindauerRonald & Mary Lindauer

Mennonite Home CommunitiesDale & Doris Urey

Mennonite Home StaffBill & Kay Schotta

Mary NeffMichael & Jean Gallagher

Herb & Jane ShellyJames & Kathi Workman

Joyce ShultzLucy R. EysterJune GoodMary Ella HerrPatricia Smith

Luther RoteAnonymousDonna BerdinerRoger & Aileen CranfordMary E. DonanPatrick M. DonanGary & Joan KauffmanRobert & Rowena KennesonMark & Andrea MoserSuzanne M. PeznoskyBernice H. QuayRed Lion Area Senior High SchoolJoseph & Janice SeibertJim & Arleen SheridanClyde & Sue SmithThe Columbia Bank

Elsie RugerAlbert M. Ruger

Ed RuttAnonymousLucy R. EysterPatricia Smith

Emma SauderRichard & Loris Cunningham

Lillie SauderRichard & Loris Cunningham

Don SeilerJohn Gunn

Susan ShertzerRoland & Arlene Gehman

Richard&Margaret ShueyDale&Christine Shuey

Marlin SinegarRuth Sinegar

Romaine StyerMichael Styer

Harry WaltersAnonymous

Arthur WeaverMary B. Landis

L. Kathleen WernerJohn & Aileen Longenecker

Marge WhiteJohn Gunn

Harry WielerJohn Gunn

Bette WinslowGreg & Lynn PierceNancy L. Weiss

Lloyd WitmerEric & Karen HartmanDavid L. WitmerRaymond & Brenda L. Witmer

Norman WitmerEric & Karen HartmanJames & Sara WitmerRaymond & Brenda L. Witmer

Ruth WitmerEric & Karen HartmanDavid L. WitmerRaymond & Brenda L. Witmer

John WolfSusan D. Wolf

John WolgemuthRichard & Doris Trussell

Margaret ZanderM. Duffield Harsh

Charles ZingerJoyce BenedictGeorge & Jeanne BustardJohn & Katherine CarterFriendship CommunityMargo Payne LeitheadGordon & Gwen SchuitDavid & Charlotte YueKatherine Zinger

Richard ZookRobert & Kathleen BucherAnne DunlapEphrata National BankLucy R. EysterPatricia S. FryThelma W. KauffmanMary McGillFred & Lois OwlettJacob PetersenJohn & Maureen PetersenRegina RiceSamuel & Violet Shenk

Betsy SiemerDavid E. LearyElizabeth McCarthy

Joe UhlerUtility Systems Solutions

Mille UhlerUtility Systems Solutions

Barbara WitmerGregg & Cathy Witmer

Daniel WitmerGregg & Cathy Witmer

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Mennonite Home Communities initiated a Capital Campaign, “Securing Our Second Century”, to acquire funds to offset a portion of the cost of the Person Centered Care household renovations. The campaign exceeded our initial expectations. We extend a warm thank you all of our generous supporters.

Anonymous (3)Norma AstonKen & Wilma BeardMary Lee BellRoy & Evelyn Bomberger, Jr.Anna Mae BrodheckerDr. Richard BrysonWalter & Carol BulsonVirginia ChambersJesus & Miriam CruzCecilia J. CunnionMargaret DeanGennie DillerBeryl & Marlene DyerJohn EngleMartha A. EppleyH. Glenn & Rachael EsbenshadeRuth EspenshadeRichard & Naomi FrankStephen & Lillian GallBill & Kitty GamberLuella M. GamberJ. Richard & Nancy GarberEd & Sylvia GeislerJulius & Joyce Goldfarb

John & Phoebe GoodJ. Lester & Mildred F. GroffRay HargravesFarr Healey Consulting, LLCMary Ella HerrCleo & Mary Ann HersheyJ. Larry & Janet HessRoy & Brenda HessSamuel & Cynthia KiltsJ. Nelson & Marie KlingDr. J. Harold & Patricia Y. LeamanPhilip & Ruth LeamanNancy E. LearnDavid LeeElizabeth LoganHazel Loser*Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. MartinEdwin McConaghyRichard B. & Jean L. McFarlandFrancis J. McGrathEstate of Abram & Gladys Mellinger*John & Joanne MillerAbner & Ellen MusserJ. Robert & Dorothy MusserGreg & Lynn Pierce

Clarence & Carol RetallackTerry & Nan RushJames & Jeanne SabatinoMarian SandersJohn D. & Rose A. SauderDavid & Kelly ShenkBetsy P. SiemerBarbara & John SmithPatricia SmithPeggy Ann SnaderDr. James & Carol SpicherDennis & Connie StichterJames H. & Judy L. ThomasDonald & Mary Lou WainHelen (Wickie) WeaverDonald M. & Romaine E. WeberGlenn & Lucy WeberMrs. Gordon WeidlerDaniel C. WitmerDavid L. WitmerJames M. WitmerRaymond L. WitmerKenneth Wolf

* - Deceased

Capital Campaign Donors

The following individuals made a planned gift /bequest to Mennonite Home Communities:Anonymous (1) Ruth Marsh John RetallackDonald Greist Gladys Mellinger

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“SOARING” is a quarterly publication of Mennonite Home Communities, 1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Mennonite Home Communities is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information of Mennonite Home Communities of Lancaster may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Please note: A donation or contribution to Mennonite Home Com-munities is purely voluntary. A contribution is in no way a requirement for the institution or continuation of any business relationship with Mennonite Home Communities. Also,a contribution is in no way a requirement for admission or continued stay at the facility. Residents of Mennonite Home Communities will receive the same standard of quality care, the provision of which is not conditioned on any contributions.

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Discover the joy of maintenance-free living just in time for winter! Select apartments are available now! Please join us to learn more about our charming retirement community located at 2001Harrisburg Pike in scenic Lancaster.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 pm to3pm at the

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