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Dates to Remember...
September 3, 2011
Foundation Day
September 11, 2011 Grandparent’s Day
September 22, 2011
Gold Key Gala
Cress Creek Country Club
Residents, family members and staff place their works of art and
literature on exhibit for an evening of art and entertainment.
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Our JOURNEY TOGETHER/Summer 2011
FromThe Administrator
Our Blessings
Dear Friends of St. Patrick’s,
Once again our prayers were answered for beautiful
weather for our 22nd Annual Golf Outing. Bless all who
came to play, all who volunteered for the event and all of
our generous donors.
Our Volunteer Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Dalton
on April 30th. Donna Sable was the recipient of the Light of
St. Patrick’s Award for outstanding volunteer leadership and
dedication to our residents and the Carmelite Mission. The
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Emily
Bajzek for exhibiting leadership among her peers and devotion
to our residents. We thank them and ALL our volunteers for
their time, love and devotion.
Summer of Service, our youth volunteer program, is in full
swing with 34 teens visiting St. Patrick’s throughout the summer
months participating in intergenerational activities. The teens
coordinated three special events with the residents including
Gourmet Dessert & Broadway Music Party, a Hawaiian Luau
and a Magic Show.
I will soon be setting up a family meeting to review the outcome
of our Illinois Department of Public Health and Life Safety
annual surveys. I hope to have a guest speaker as well. I thank
our staff for the excellent job they do for caring for and about
our residents.
We have wonderful events coming up this fall. Our 3rd Annual
Grandparent’s Day will be held on Sunday, September 11th.
Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of current
residents are welcome. We will also be hosting our 8th Annual
Gold Key Gala on Thursday, September 22nd at Cress Creek
Country Club. I hope you will be able to join us.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and please know that we pray for
all of you.
Sister Jeanne
2011 Award Recipients:
Emily Bajzek, YouthVolunteer of theYear
and Donna Sable, Light of St. Patrick’s
Our Journey Together
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Our JOURNEY TOGETHER/Summer 2011
Rotarians Remember Ron Buonauro with Garden Makeover
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on Buonauro loved
his family, friends
and St. Patrick’s
Residence. Ron, owner of
Café Buonaro’s passed
away in 2008 after a
courageous battle with
cancer. “When looking
for a local community
project and to keep
Ron’s memory in the
forefront, the Rotary
chose St. Patrick’s,
not only because of Ron’s devotion to St. Patrick’s
and the Carmelite Sisters, but to honor the selfless
work they do caring for the elderly citizens of our
community,” said Mary Ann Junkroski, Community
Chair of Sunrise Rotary and one of the organizers
of the project. The makeover was made possible
through collaborative grants from the Rotary Clubs of
Naperville, Sunrise and Downtown, and the
Ron Buonauro Memorial Foundation.
On Sunday, July 10th, forty volunteers from Sunrise
Rotary came to St. Patrick’s to give the garden and
areas around the facility a beauty boost with bushes,
flowers, fresh mulch and specially designed trellises
for the enjoyment of the residents and families of
St. Patrick’s. Rotarian, Geoff Roehll, designed the
new landscape and coordinated the outdoor planting
project. The team pruned and shaped trees and other
existing shrubbery. The funding from the grants
allowed for new trellises that were constructed and
stained on site, and many new bushes and flowers
that were lovingly planted by everyone who shared
their day with us to make a difference in the lives of
our residents. “This wonderful project will greatly
enhance our garden,” said Sister Jeanne. “It means so
much to our residents who enjoy their time outdoors
and will now be able to do it with added shade and
beautiful flowers in so many different colors,” she
added. “This is their Home. God Bless the Rotary!”
“Ron would be proud of his fellow Rotarians and so
pleased they chose St. Patrick’s to bring beauty and
joy to those who live here,” said Madelene Bernar,
Director of Development. “This really is a tribute to
Ron’s goodness and his love of Naperville.”
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golf outing
Golf...It’s Habit Forming
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n May 23rd, golfers enjoyed a beautiful
day at Stonebridge Country Club for
the 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Residence
Benefit Golf Outing. After a day on the course,
participants were joined by family and friends
for a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, raffle and
live and silent auctions.
Special thanks to our community leaders, who
helped us reach $73,000 in net proceeds. All
proceeds will be utilized to enhance the quality
of care for our residents and their families.
Vi s i t t he
P h ot o Gal l e r y at
www. stpatri cksresi dence. org
t o v i e w mor e
Gol f Out i ng p i ct ur es .
2 0 1 1 E v e n t S p on s or s
Esser-Hayes Insurance Group
Mike andMaureen Krol
The John Gleason Family
The Donegal Family Foundation
TomandDenise Falcone
Harris Bank
Café Buonaro’s
Casey’s Foods
Minuteman Press
M a s t e r ’ s Le v e l S p on s or s
Frost, Ruttenberg& Rothblatt, P.C.
Will Gillett
Dr. John F. Grady, Foot andAnkle Associates, LTD
James andBarbara Hayes
Hitchcock Design Group
Pat andMary Ann Larmon,
In LovingMemory of Bill Cornfield
Mazur + Son Construction
MB Financial Bank
Nagle Obarski, PC, Attorneys andCounselors at Law
US Bank
P G A Le v e l S p on s or
Medline
Dinner Sponsor
LuncheonSponsor
PuttingContest Sponsor
19thHoleCocktail Hour Sponsor
BeverageCart Sponsor
Golfer Gift Sponsor
Golfer Gift Sponsor
Golf Cart Sponsor
PrintingSponsor
Com m u n i t y Le a d e r s
TomFalcone
TomHayes
Ray Kinney
Mike Krol
Tina BuonauroMcConnaughey
Erin O’Donnell
Chuck Salem
Terry Sidlow
FalconeEnterprises, LLC
Esser HayesInsuranceGroup
MinutemanPress
CommunityLeader
CaféBuonaro’s
Donegal FamilyFoundation
SalemTechnicalSolutions
DiMeo, Schneider &Associates, LLC
Our JOURNEY TOGETHER/Summer 2011
golf outing
Tee S p on s or s
AmazingCare, Inc.
JimArendt-Golf Shop,
Naperville Country Club
In Memory of Don andMargaret Berkes
For Joan Bonner
Carolyn Breen’s Green Dream
The Carmelite Sisters—Kahl Home
The Carmelite Sisters—
St. Patrick’s Residence
CenterPoint Energy
Cherubini Enterprises, Inc, Broda Seating
Concentra Immediate Care
HonoringKatherine Ferianc’s 99th Birthday
In Honor of Bernice Gallup
We Are SoThankful ToEveryone
At St. Patrick’s, Enjoy your Day!
John andKimGamauf
Great Lakes Paving
The Guildof St. Patrick’s
“Our Love toSt. Patrick’s”,
The Haley Family
In Honor of our LovingMother,
Anne M. Holub
Joerns Healthcare, Inc.
Kemps Dairy, Chicago
Knights of Columbus—
Naperville Council 1369
Mark Lee, BairdWarner Real Estate
Marshall Morgan ErbDesign, Inc.
Dr. James Noth
Pharmore Drugs
Practical SystemSolutions, Inc.
RehabCare Group, Inc.
RemcoMedical
RoselandDraperies andInteriors
God’s BlessingsToEveryone
At St. Patrick’s. We SingYour Praises!
Jerry andLinda Shambo
Terry Sidlow, DiMeo, Schneider
andAssociates, LLC
The Sledz Family
Love FromThe Soltys-Stiefel Family
Ss. Peter andPaul Church
St. Patrick’s Department Heads
GoodLuck, fromMary Jane’s Family!
“ThankYou!”, Patrick
ThankYou Sisters! Love, Theresa Vespa
Special ThanksToThe Many Friends andBusinesses WhoHelpMake St. Patrick’s Benefit Golf OutingASuccess:
A.H. Management Group
AirtasticPlayland
JimandTrish Ajamie
Hotel Arista andSugarToad
Bank of America
Mary Barczak
Basil’s
Belden-StratfordHotel
Belgio’s Chauffeuring
Madelene Bernar
Joseph Bigott andGeraldine
Redican-Bigott
Elaine Brucher
Café Buonaro’s
BobCampbell Photography
The Carmelite Sisters
Harry andLoretta Cescato
Chama Gaucha
ChicagoBlawkhawk HockeyTeam
ChicagoBulls
ChicagoWhite Sox
DavidClayton, Andy Frain Services
Colbert CustomFraming
Lonnie andPatty Copenhaver
Patrick Cornfield
Monsignor John Dalton
John Durso, Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Esser-Hayes Insurance Group
EuclidBeverages
Fair Oaks Ford
TomandDenise Falcone
Wayne andTeri Fron
BobGancarz
Gibson’s Restaurant Group
Will Gillett
Gordon FoodService
The Guildof St. Patrick’s
James andBarbara Hayes
JimandJudy Holmberg
HollywoodPalms
Holmes Murphy andAssociates
Thomas Jung
Kane County Cougars
Paul andJudy Keel
Dick Kleine
Andy andPatti Kokosa
Mike Krol
Mike Lake
Patrick andMary Ann Larmon
Joyce Malleck
MancusoCheese
James Martin
MB Financial Bank
Meson Sabika
Million Dollar Quartet
Morton Arboretum
Morton’s
Dr. Kevin Most
BobandDee Murphy
JimMurray
Brien Nagle
Naper Settlement
Naperville Exchange Club
Naperville Park District
TomandKathleen O’Donnell
PaintedGifts by Gerri
Paulette Pekala
Perkins Eastman
Prince CharitableTrusts
Quigley’s Irish Pub
Raffi’s on 5th
John andPat Rachwal
RehabCare Group
Rosebud
RoselandDraperies & Interiors
Neil andKathleen Ryan
Chuck Salem
SpringAir Filter, Inc.
Tina Stiefel
Stonebridge Country Club
Sullivan’s
Margaret Tapia
TastingdeVine Cellars
Traverso’s
Village Buick—GMC
Donna Welch
Whitetail Ridge Golf Course
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people you shouldknow
Resident Artisans Exhibit Their Talents
T
he Residents of St. Patrick’s led very full,
productive and interesting lives. Many served in
the Armed Forces, but all raised their families,
worked hard and made time to pursue hobbies they
loved. On May 27th, the St. Patrick’s Life Enrichment
Department hosted “Meet the Artist”, a gallery-like
event exhibiting the artwork of our residents. Artwork
of different mediums were displayed throughout the
first floor where many of the artists were available and
happy to tell their guests about their work. “This is so
exciting for me,” bubbled Lucile N., who sat by a winter
scene she painted in oils. Invited guests and residents
strolled the hallway and among the tables to admire the
talents of those who live, work and visit at St. Patrick’s.
The idea for “Meet the Artist” came about as the
Life Enrichment staff began to interview residents
about their life interests. “It became apparent we had
many talented artists in the facility,” said Stephanie
Donaghey, Assistant Administrator. “With the help of
supportive families, we were able to bring together
a variety of genres.” There were bronze sculptures,
published books, glasswork, hand-made jewelry, fabric
art and scenes painted in pastels, pencil and oils.
Also exhibited were the talents of resident families
and our own staff. Beautiful wood carvings created by
family member Hector F. were proudly displayed and
quilting done by our social worker, Joanne Sheahan,
covered the table while she answered questions of
interested guests. The lilting tones of the flute were
provided by Life Enrichment staff member, Jenny
McDougal, who also entertains weekly on our 2-E unit.
The beautiful piano music and opera that embraced the
room was played and sung by Tony Antonuk, a CNA
on 3-E. The pièce de résistance were the decadent
desserts. It was a lovely evening that enlightened
friends, families and staff alike. It inspired us to realize
that life generates legacies that will be gifts forever.
The St. Patrick’s Life Enrichment Department
is collecting resident life history information to be
put on DVD and used in their programs.
For more information,
please contact Kalah Apgar, Life Enrichment Director
at (630) 416-6565, extension 536.
house happenings
Our JOURNEY TOGETHER/Summer 2011
New Rooftop Garden Offers Memorial Opportunities
O
ur second floor
rooftop has been
transformed into a
beautiful garden, complete
with shade and ornamental
trees, flowers and a pergola
that offers shade from the
summer sun. The focus of
the garden is the beautiful
fountain that adds to the
ambiance of the parklike space. St. Patrick’s is
offering our families whose
loved ones have passed away, the opportunity to bestow a memorial in
their name. There are sponsorships for the purchase of the foliage and
furniture, such as trees, garden chairs, benches and bistro tables with
chairs. There are also opportunities to sponsor the fountain and a garden
naming sponsorship. Memorials will range from $800 to $10,000. The
garden sponsorships are limited. For more details, please call Madelene
Bernar, Director of Development at (630) 416-6565, extension 511, or
email mbernar@stpatricksresidence.org. St. Patrick’s wishes to thank
all our wonderful friends and families who attended last year’s Gold Key
Gala, to which proceeds helped make our garden possible.
The new pergola provides extra shade to protect the
residents fromdirect sunlight.
ADay to Celebrate Grandparents
T
he Residents of St. Patrick’s will be hosting the 3rd Annual
Grandparent’s Day on Sunday, September 11th at 1:30 p.m.4:00 p.m. It’s a day of celebration for all their grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. It’s a fun, family
day packed with activities planned for residents and children to
enjoy together. Rick Colen will entertain the audience with his
Juggling, Comedy and Magic Show. Perhaps you have seen him
entertaining the crowds at Navy Pier? Coming back by popular
demand will be the Dunk-A-Nun Contest. Two of our Sisters will
be donning their swim gear to prepare for what could be a very
wet afternoon. In addition to the entertainment, guests will enjoy
making Grandparent’s Day cards, children’s games, face painting,
a clown and a fun menu of hot dogs, lemonade, popcorn, yummy
cotton candy and other snacks.
CELEBRATE GRANDPARENT’S DAY, SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11TH 2011
1: 30 P. M. -4: 00 P. M.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE HILL MIDDLE
SCHOOL WALK-A-THON FOR MAKING THIS
CELEBRATION POSSIBLE
This event is being held for current families of
St. Patrick’s. Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Carr at
(630)416-6565, extension 535 by September 7th
so that we may accommodate all of our guests.
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Nursing and Rehabilitation
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Every Day Is a Gift of Love …
St. Patrick’s Residence&TheGuildof St. Patrick’s
cordially inviteyoutoattend
TheGoldKey Gala
Thursday, September 22nd
7:00p.m. – 9:30p.m.
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roceeds from the Gold Key Gala will be used to help the
Sisters purchase a state-of-the-art E-Charting (Electronic
Charting) system, which will enhance our resident
record keeping and business operations with increased
efficiency. The new sophisticated equipment will maintain
quality reporting and tracking of vital resident information
and will be an integral part of resident care that will continue
well into the future. The new system will benefit our nursing
staff, nurse’s aides and, most importantly, our residents.
The evening will be filled with complimentary cocktails, food
serving stations and live and silent auctions. All Gala Guests
will receive a Gold Key Raffle Ticket with their registration.
The Gold Key Raffle Winner will receive a chance to unlock
the door to a special premium Gold Key Prize.
Cress Creek Country Club
Goal $75,000
To request an invitation, to become an event sponsor or to
donate an item for our auction, please contact Madelene
Bernar, Director of Development or Cathy Carr,
Development Assistant at (630) 416-6565.
Sp eci al Thanks To The Gold Key Gala Communi t y Leader s:
CommunityVolunteer
Mel andElaineBrucher
Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home
Ray Jones
The Guildof St. Patrick’s
Regina Millington
Quigley’s Irish Pub
Nancy Quigley