Savvy Senior Travel Series - Beechwood Continuing Care

A BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE PUBLICATION
SPRING 2013
Savvy Senior Travel Series
Asbury Pointe and AAA partner to provide the latest in travel trends
oday’s seniors are on the go more than ever
before. In fact, a survey by Creating Results®
Strategic Marketing indicates that travel-related
websites top the list of the most-visited websites by seniors
(87%), followed by health (74%), local sites (60%) and
real estate (57%).
That’s why Asbury Pointe Retirement Community is
excited to announce it has teamed up with AAA
Western and Central New York to offer a free special
program geared toward savvy seniors on the go who
want to know about the latest in travel trends, whether
it’s the newest in river cruises or tips on designing a
customized vacation with their grandchildren.
All sessions will take place at Asbury Pointe, 50 Stahl
Road, Getzille, NY from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
“AAA is very excited to work with Asbury Pointe
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on bringing the excitement of travel to the Savvy
Seniors of WNY,” says Adele Kelly,Amherst Travel and
Insurance Center Manager for AAA. “AAA has been
helping others in creating memories and experiences
in travel for 100 years, so this is a great opportunity to
share our expertise with others. Travel is fun and
exciting for seniors, no matter how young or old, and
there is a trip out there for everyone!” Travel professionals will be on hand to answer all your travel questions.
Call Asbury Pointe today at 810-7500 for
reservations and a brochure of future sessions &
topics. Space is limited. Refreshments and
apartment tours will be available. Join AAA’s
top travel experts and Asbury Pointe to learn
how to get the best out of your vacation...and
become a Savvy Senior Traveler!
THURSDAY ~ MAY 16
Multigenerational Travel – Fun for All & All for Fun!
F TSA Representative/Airports – Keeping You Safe
F Erie County Clerk Representative
Passports – On-site Photos & Applications
F AAA Solo Club & the Single Traveler
THURSDAY ~ JULY 18TH
F Disney & Alaska Adventures F Top 10 Senior Destinations
F What’s New in Cruises
F “Traveling with a Disability Needn’t Be Stressful”
F AAA Solo Club & the Single Traveler
THURSDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 19TH
F Seasonal Fall & Holiday Tours F What’s Hot in River Cruises
F Branson, Missouri – Something for Everyone
F AAA Solo Club & the Single Traveler
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A better way of caring. A better way of living.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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n my first message as President of Beechwood Continuing Care, I referenced the ever changing health care system and the uncertainty it can present to leadership in long term care communities. However, I also expressed
an optimism that given its position of leadership and respect in the community, Beechwood is well prepared to
meet these challenges as it has in the past…with vision, compassion and keeping with its core
values of excellence and quality of care.
To that end, I’d like to share with you what we at BCC are doing to ensure we remain a
leader in long term care in WNY.
First and foremost, I’m pleased to announce that Beechwood Homes, in partnership with Hospice Buffalo, will be opening a dedicated hospice unit within
Beechwood that will serve the local community.
Beechwood Homes has had a long standing partnership with Hospice going back to 1992,
when Beechwood was the first nursing home to join Hospice’s newly created nursing home
program. Noting this strong partnership, we reached out to Hospice inviting them to consider our Homes as their premier location in the northtowns of Erie County. (Hospice Buffalo
will also be partnering with other nursing homes in Buffalo and the southtowns.) We anticipate
accepting hospice patients into this unit sometime this spring.
Daniel P. O’Neill
President & CEO
Hospice believes our person-centered care philosophy – “Welcome Home” – and our
household living model will provide a welcoming environment of comfort and care for hospice patients (and their
families and friends) in their final months or weeks of illness. Specialized hospice care training will take place for
Beechwood staff who choose to work in this unit. Hospice staff providing additional care and support services in
this unit will receive “Welcome Home” training as well. We believe Hospice Buffalo fits very well into our
Beechwood Continuing Care family! This unit will be known as Hospice “Wells” House at
Beechwood Homes, named after former longtime Vice President of Finance, Bill Wells. The ideal
location identified is the present location of Wesley Rehabilitation Center. The timing for this
partnership is ideal as our Phase II construction project to create households in all units is near
completion. As planned, Wesley will be moving to another unit on the opposite side of the
building to be closer to our rehabilitation suite.
Again, looking towards the future, last July, Beechwood participated in an “Opportunity for
Development” application program for Assisted Living Program (ALP) beds through the Department
of Health (DOH). NewYork State is encouraging long term care providers to convert skilled nursing home beds
to ALP beds as it has been determined that there will be over 600 excess or unneeded nursing home beds in WNY
by the year 2016. Our application was for 35 beds. We were approved to continue the process should we wish to
do so. Out of over 150 applicants, only 19 were approved to proceed with this application process - Beechwood
being the only provider in Erie County!
Last, but certainly not least, to ensure we are meeting the expectations of quality care and service
for our residents, Beechwood recently conducted a survey of our residents and families. Utilizing a
national research firm specializing in long term care, we learned that our residents and families are very pleased with
their care and the household living experience. Many commented on the extraordinary kindness and compassion
of our staff, in addition to the extraordinary home environment. For example, in overall satisfaction, Beechwood
scored 93% compared to the national average of 91%. However, knowing we can always improve and using the data
provided in the surveys, we will be looking at areas that will further enrich our residents’ lives on a daily basis.
As a mission driven organization, we at BCC are always looking for opportunities that will not
only enhance our Welcome Home philosophy of care and our resident’s experience, but enable us to
continue to grow and thus strengthen our entire continuum.
Sincerely,
Daniel P. O’Neill, President/CEO
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SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS
BCC Annual Years of Service Recognition
Publicly recognizing our dedicated staff who have been an extended part of our Beechwood, Blocher and
Asbury Pointe family is always a pleasure. Each year staff are honored for their multiple years of service for
providing quality and compassionate care to our residents. Together we celebrate at a luncheon in their honor
where they are awarded with a special gift. Our sincere thanks to these dedicated staff members who have
given our residents so much for so many years!
30 YEARS
35 YEARS
Fran Angelino
30 YEARS
Marcia Karlinski
Patricia Katashuk
Kathryn Kunze
25 YEARS
Sonya Jones - Blocher
Elizabeth Lombardo
Dawn Schwartz
Linda Warthling
20 YEARS
Jennifer Barbopoulos
Yvonne Miller
Rhonda Mohr
Connie Smith
15 YEARS
Sandra Abdulnabi
Michelle Adams
15 YEARS
35 YEARS
lt-rt: Daniel O’Neill , Pres./CEO; Fran Angelino (center);
Kathy Nyquist, Beechwood Admin.; & Kristin Anderson,V.P. Finance.
Peter Calandra, Jr.
Julie Devine
Ann Marie Goodbread
Jere Harrison
Beth Hochreiter
Christina Holtham
Barbara Keenan
Anna Mae Makosy
Judy Przybysz
Margaret Riley
Karla Serra - Blocher
Tina Sims
Amanda Taylor
Roberta Green
Brian Hyzy
Daniel Jelonek - Asbury Pointe
Edward Kusmierz
Robin Long - Asbury Pointe
Janet McPherson
Kimberly Ann Mobley
Michael Price
Rosa Rivera
Sarita Rivera
Agata Sloboda
Deborah Zerby
5 YEARS
Sheryl Abel-Neal
Burnetta Barron
Catherine Bloom - Blocher
Zakiya Brown
Latroya Davis
Matthew Frieh - Asbury Pointe
Keisha Garris
Kieana Gaymon
10 YEARS
Mary Bury
Deborah Chmiel
Patricia Culligan
Tatiana Elis
Diane Ellis
Virginia Fernandez
Rebecca Ghirsig
10 YEARS
Congratulations to Everyone!!!
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20-25 YEARS
Melanie Gill - Blocher
Mei-Lin Hsiao
Kathleen Huck
Renia Jones
Li Shuen Kiang
Vincent Knaze
Sue Kreib
Susan Lattka
Albert Lennard
Yekaterina Marchuk
Samantha Markle
Cynthia May
Vicente Nunez
Erin Nutty - Blocher
Thomas Schultz
Deborah Small
Jason Steger - Asbury Pointe
Sandra Szell
Kenneth Troidl
Melissa Weir
Ilana Yurka
5 YEARS
BCC NEWS!
Blocher Administrator Joins Boards
ongratulations are in order for Blocher Homes’ administrator, Kristin Crandall,
LPN, who has joined two boards of directors. In January, Kristin was appointed
to Leading AgeTM New York’s Adult Care Facility/Assisted Living Cabinet,
which is responsible for planning the programming and public policy agendas
for representative service lines and addressing issues its members believe are most pressing.
Founded in 1961, LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York Association of Homes &
Services for the Aging (NYAHSA), represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public
continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities,
continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers.
Located in Albany, LeadingAge New York’s members employ 150,000 professionals serving
more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually.
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Kristin Crandall
Administrator, Blocher Homes
Kristin also recently joined the Alzheimer’s Association,Western New York Chapter, Board of Directors.
The mission of AAWNY is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and
enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Kristin, who has been active with AAWNY for several years, co-chaired AAWNY’s Blondes vs. Brunettes powder
puff football game last year; the event exceeded its goal and raised more than $77,000 for AAWNY.
Kristin, who has been with Beechwood since 2011, has more than 20 years experience in the health care field,
with an emphasis on the elder-geriatric population.
Beechwood joins HEALTHeLINK
e are pleased to announce that
Beechwood is now a data source for
HEALTHeLINK, a not-for-profit collaboration among physician, hospital
and insurance organizations to share clinical information in efficient and meaningful ways to improve the
delivery of care, enhance clinical outcomes and control
healthcare costs throughout the region.
manage our residents’ clinical care,” said Kathy Nyquist,
administrator of the Beechwood Homes.“Typically, our
elderly residents can have an average of 10-16 annual
visits to various specialists and hospitals, not to mention
pharmacy use. Up to date and accurate clinical communication is critical to ensure the best quality of care
possible for our residents.”
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Having one’s most current clinical history, listing of
prescribed medications and other health information
available is invaluable to physicians in providing more
efficient care at the very point of care.With authorized
consent, HEALTHeLINK currently delivers patient
demographic and clinical information from 19 of
Western New York’s 22 hospitals, three independent
laboratory practices, five independent radiology practices and three home care agencies to participating
HEALTHeLINK providers.
What does this mean for our residents?
Beechwood will be able to submit – with their permission – our residents’ admission, discharge and transfer notices securely and electronically through this clinical information exchange, allowing for better care
coordination and communication among residents’ various treating physicians as they transition from one
health care setting to another.
“Our goal is to better utilize available technology to
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BCC NEWS!
BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION
Auxiliary Board Officers
ongratulations to the newly appointed
Auxiliary Board officers as they begin their
term in office.
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The leadership and dedication of our previous officers, Brenda Schwamborn ~ president, Jan Babcock ~
vice president and Joanne Gilbert ~ secretary is greatly
appreciated. They guided us through their tenure with
enthusiasm, humor and successful events!
The mission of the auxiliary board is to raise funds
and provide volunteer support for the
Beechwood/Blocher Foundation. The board is responsible for the Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser: the
Auction and Food Extravaganza, which annually raises
more than $100,000. The theme for this year’s
Extravaganza, which will be held on October 19, is
“The Roaring 20’s.”
Congratulations to our new Auxiliary Board Officers:
(seated) President Jan Babcock; (standing, left to right) Vice President Nancy Barlow
and Co-secretaries Sue Pearce and Lynn Maraschiello!
We know it will be a fun and successful event with
these ladies in charge!
Beechwood residents and their families enjoy the annual Touch of Italy celebration complete with Italian food sampling, wine and music by Dan Petti.
Blocher residents celebrated Scottish poet and composer of
“Auld Lang Syne” Robert Burns’ birthday (1759-1796) with a “Burns Supper.”
Served at the program for the residents to enjoy was:
haggis - a traditional Scottish dish, Irish whiskey cake, and shortbread cookies.
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Beechwood staff and residents shared their
“hidden” talents in their first annual Talent Show
including Mrs. Noriega (101 years young) playing piano
with Lesley Poltwicz, music specialist.
BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Auction and Food Extravaganza
…As One Sails By…Another Roars In!
ast year’s auction “Welcome Aboard” has long
since sailed, but it’s never too late to
celebrate its success by announcing the final
net proceeds of over $102,000! And of course
we could not have done it without the generosity of our
sponsors and donors!
On behalf of all of us at
Beechwood Continuing Care…THANK YOU!
This year’s auction theme is “The Roaring 20’s”
and promises to be another fun filled event! Mark your
calendars for Saturday, October 19th and begin learning
the Charlston! Kevin O’Connell, WGRZ-TV, has
once again agreed to be our Master of Ceremonies and
Celebrity Auctioneer.
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Kevin recognizes winning bid
We are extremely grateful to the following sponsors whose donations have made this a special evening for all!
CRUISE SPONSORS
CARIBBEAN
Buffalo Pharmacies
Lawley
QCI Asset Management, Inc.
Arric Corporation
Buffalo Hospital Supply Company, Inc.
Buffalo Hotel Supply Company, Inc.
Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc.
Buffalo Ultrasound
ComDoc, Inc.
Damon & Morey, LLP
Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection
& Security Systems
John P. Dee, Esq.
Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.
Health System Services, LTD.
M & T Bank
McLain Foundation
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Curtis Screw Company
WBEN 930 AM
WGRZ-TV 2 on Your Side
ATLANTIC
Todd Company
MEDITERRANEAN
Lamparelli Construction Company, Inc.
Mark your calendar for this year’s Auction: Saturday, October 19, 2013!
We would like to thank the following Donors for making our auction a success.
Adventure Landing
Alethea’s Chocolates
Almeter Tree Farm
Anderson’s
Antoinette’s Sweets
Aquarium of Niagara Falls
In memory of Mary Lou Arundell
Asbury Pointe
Asbury UMW
Advantage Waypoint Sales Group
Athena’s Family Restaurant
Audubon Salon & Spa
Bagel Jay’s
Felicetta Ball
Nancy Barlow
Bee Publications
Beechwood Development
and Marketing Department
Body One Studios, Inc.
Boulevard Produce
Willy Brownie
Buffalo & Erie County
Historical Society
Buffalo Brew Pub
Buffalo Chophouse
Buffalo Party Rental
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Spree Publishing, Inc.
Jacquelyn Bukolt
Tim and Mary Ann Bukolt
Business First
Campbell Foodservice
Canisius College
Cards by Fran Petersen
Beechwood East Village Beauty Shop,
Michelle Smith
Beechwood Environmental Services
Beechwood Human Resource Dept.
Beechwood Nursing Department
Beechwood Rehab Department
Beechwood/Blocher Foundation
Auxiliary Board
Belknap Heating and Cooling
Robert Bennett
Shirley Bennett
Besta Pizza
Betty J. Dawley and M&M Shoppe
Bison Baseball
Blocher Homes Management Team
Blocher Service Guild
Bob-O-Link Golf Club, Inc.
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In honor of Elsie Carlisle
Timothy Cashmore
and Elizabeth Buckley
Celox
Chef ’s Restaurant of Buffalo
Churchill Memorial UMW
Cigmond Millinery of
New York City
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Andrew Cohn and Debbie Miller
Ron and Carol Corsaro
Corvette Cleaners
County Line UMW – Martha Circle
Creekview Restaurant
Cumulus Radio
Patricia Cunningham
Daemen College - Alumni Office
BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
We would like to thank the following Donors for making our auction a success.
D’Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub
Darien Lake Theme Park
Dash’s Market
Dave Smith Ford
Andrew and Judy Deley
William and Nancy Delnicki
Desiderio’s
Mary Deyle
Donald and Christine Diehl
Discover Fitness Center
Douglas F.Wright, D.D.S. & Assoc.
Drake Lawn and Garden
Michael and Marcia Eagan
Eastern Pearl Fine Chinese Dining
Edible Arrangement
Elma UMW
Elmo’s Restaurant
1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts
Entercom
Especially for You Enterprises
Faith UMW of Lancaster
Family and Friends of Asbury Pointe
In honor of Judith Fernstermaker
Flowers by Johnny
Roger and Carol Forden
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Friends of Beechwood
Continuing Care
Family of Martha J. Galbo
Gate House Grill
General Insulation Company
Charles and Joanne Gilbert
Gi-Ro Dry Cleaners
Gary and Barb Gorenflo
Karen Grady
Great Lakes Refreshments Unlimited
Hamburg UMW
Harris Hill Golf Center
Wayne and Eileen Herr
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
William and Beverly Hill
Bruce and Jane Hoffman
Home Furniture Gallery
Hope UMW
Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant
Industrial Insulation Sales, Inc.
Infusion Sales Group
J & L Premier Landscaping
Leonard and JoAnn Jarmusz
Dan Jelonek
JGM Movieland 8 Theatres
Jim’s SteakOut
Joseph and Ann Marie Frawley
Just Vino
Roy and Beverly Kaczynski
Barbara Kane
Karl Kipp
Edward Karnath
James Karnath
Jonathan Karnath
Kathleen Karnath
Richard Karnath
Kenmore UMW
Celeste Kersten
Beverly Kiefer
Enez King
LaCross Monuments, Inc.
Laughlin’s,A Hearty Buffalo Bistro
Ron and Karen Leavy
Eileen Lew
Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises
Michael and Elizabeth Lombardo
Diane Lucas
Michael and Louise Magner
Maid of the Mist Corporation
Michael and Lynn Maraschiello
Markarian Rugs
Norman and Grace McCombs
Diane McConnaghy
McCullagh Coffee, Inc.
Gary and Patricia McKnight
Margaret McWilliams
Medina UMW
Lorraine Meinke
Greg and Karen Metzger
Midstate Bakery Distributors, Inc.
Coni Minneci
Mischler’s Florist
Geoffrey Mohr
Rhonda Mohr
Virginia Molin
Morgan Services, Inc.
Mr. Bill’s Restaurant
Betty Murphy
MusicalFare Theatre
My Tomato Pie
National Fuel Gas
Nina’s Custard
John and Kathy Nyquist
Daniel and Deborah O’Neill
Orchard Park UMW
In memory of Mary Overbeck
Helen Peacock
Don and Sue Pearce
Alonzo Peete
Pendleton Center UMW
Pig Belly Entertainment
John and Sheila Pizzuto
Richard and Kathy Pollack
Lesley Poltowicz
Poster Art
Premier Group – Prime Wine
& Spirits
Marie Prince
Anthony and Mary Ann Pula
Purse Sona
Daniel and Dorothy Quatraro
Rainbow House Bed and Breakfast
Greg and Alicia Rainstein
Matthew Rainstein
Mike and Ginny Rainstein
Andrew and Lisa Reilly
Renna Optical
Jan Rhinehart
Patrick and Peggy Riley
Riviera Theatre
Ken and Julie Roehner
Thomas Roehner
John and Mary Ann Rusnak
Russell’s Restaurant &
Salvatore’s Grand Hotel
Saint James UMW
Salon Salon
Salvatore’s Italian Gardens
Sapphire Salon
Edward and Brenda Schwamborn
Sean Patrick’s Restaurant
Shorewood Country Club
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Scott and Viki Smith
Stafford UMW
Gerald Stevens
Swisher Corp.
T.G.I. Friday’s
Vincent Tagliarino
Tan Tara Golf Club
Ron and Mary Ann Tanski
Tantalo Photography
Ted’s Jumbo Red Hots, Inc.
Templeton Landing Restaurant
The Advantage Company
The Blonde Willow Salon & Spa
The Irishman Pub & Eatery
The Training Edge
The Wine Room
Time Warner Cable
Toshiba
Town Square Media
Tree Doctor
Tresses Hair and Nail Salon
Trinity Grand Island UMW
Trinity UMW of Attica
Tuxedo Junction
UB Center for the Arts
UB Office of Alumni Relations
United Methodist House Trustees
Upstate Farms Cooperative, Inc.
Darlene Vallas
Venture Sales Group
Robert and Cheryl Wasson
Ian and Hilda Webber
William and Bonnie Wells
Marybeth and Scott Weltjen
West Village Beauty Shop
WNY Heritage Magazine
Wayne and Suzanne West
White Orchard Home Furnishings
William Florist & Gift Shoppe
Williamsville Hair Fashions
Ellen and Raymond Wilson
Workshop Salon
Julia Wozniak
Wozniaks Photography
Joan Wright
Diann Zinteck
Zoetek Sales & Service, Inc.
...And a special thank you to the contributing Patrons...
ANCHOR
ADP-Automatic Data Processing
Dobmeier Janitor Supply, Inc.
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
I-Evolve
Independent Health
Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP
Mills Jewelers
In Memory of Fran Monin
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Morgan Services
Photographics 2
Elaine H. Rote
Sewing Technology, Inc.
Summit Health Care Solutions
VALIC Financial Advisors
Wilcox Sign Company
Willcare Home Health, Inc.
COMMODORE
Aquajet Sewer Service Corporation
Colvin Draperies, Inc.
ComTon, Inc.
Evans Bank
Family Choice of New York
Sylvia A. Hahn
Hospice Buffalo
Melanie Kirkpatrick & Jack David
Martin House Restoration
Corporation
Media Pros
Moretti Consulting, LLC
Riverside Federal Credit Union
Rural Metro Medical Services
SWBR Architects
CAPTAIN
Amherst Center for Senior Services
Rev. Calvin and Janet Babcock
Benderson Development Company,LLC
Blackburns Physician Pharmacy, Inc.
Campbell and Associates
Bertron and Mary Carter
In Honor of Dorothy Ferry
In Memory of Jeanette Haroney
IM Solutions, Inc.
Irish Carbonic Company
J.H. Dodman Company, Inc.
Laping, Surdej Associates, LLC
Manzella Marketing Group
Jerry and Janet McGlone
Mollot & Hardy, Inc.
Ogorek Wealth Management, LLC
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Roofmasters Roofing Company, Inc.
Rosewood Signs
Schaefer, Sciarrino & Schulenberg, LLP
Sparks Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
The Training Edge
FIRST OFFICER
Dr. and Mrs.Anthony Markello
STEWARD
Betty Brown
In Memory of Eugenia Barnas
Marilyn Lynch
Hans and Janet Mobius
Povinelli Cutlery Service
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence V.Whistler, III
Mr. and Mrs. George Ziatts
AUGUST 1, 2012 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Honor Roll of Donors to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation
BEQUESTS
Estate of Margaret Frank Rofot
LEADERS ($5,000 & OVER)
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Mrs.Albertine K. Moran
BENEFACTORS ($3,000 TO $4,999)
Donald J. and Joan K. Holzman
Taste of Buffalo, Inc.
FOUNDERS ($1,000 TO $2,999)
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Boy
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Frawley
Mr. Robert Kelso
The O’Neill Associates
United Methodist Church,
Upper New York Conference
SPONSORS ($500 TO $999)
Mrs. Judith Black
Mr. and Mrs. Bertron Carter
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Darling, Jr.
Mrs. Elaine H. Fuller
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Hook
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen N. Hunt
Mr. and Mrs.Thomas G. Seador
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shenton
Dr. and Mrs. David Wright
Anonymous
PATRONS ($100 TO $499)
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Andres
Mrs. Marian M. Barbera
Mr. James Bardot
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Bossler
Mr. James P. Butler
Carr Marketing Communications, Inc.
Mr.Allan C. Christman, Jr.
Ms. Donanne M. Coovert
Dr. Marguerite L. Coppens
Miss Harriet I. Dempster
Mrs. Carolyn Flynn
Dr. and Mrs. Roger A. Forden
Mrs. Sylvia A. Hahn
James A. Hoddick, D.D.S.
Mr. Paul Hojnacki
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Ball
Ms. Kathleen L. Barber
Mrs. Barbara D. Bauer
Mrs. Rosemary Bauer
Mrs. Linda Beck
Bethany UMW
Ms. Nicloe Bosley
Ms. Patricia Bretherton
Mrs. Marie Brown
Mr. G. J. Brunetti
Mrs. Margie Cale
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Cerny
Mr. George F. Charley
Mr. Robert A. Christ
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Crawford
Mrs. Kelly Crisp
Mrs. Dorothy E. Davenport
Mr. and Mrs. James Davis
Mr. and Mrs.William V. Delnicki
Mrs.Annette Denneville
Mr. and Mrs. John D. DeRubes
Sharon S. Dittmar, Ph.D., R.N.
Mrs. Shirley Dunghe
Mrs. Susan Duscher
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Elliott
Mrs. Judith A. Frazer
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Galloway
Ms. Janet Gatley
Ms. Marilyn J. Gibbin
Ms. S.Alexandra Gibson
Mrs. Zella Glickman
Mr. and Mrs.Thomas A. Greetham
Mrs.Anne E. Haber
Mrs. Sandra L. Haber
Mr.Alvin R. Haven
Ms. Clarita D. Henderson
Mrs.Victoria A. Hewson
Miss Karen J. Hoffmann
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hurley, Jr.
Stephen C. Iglehart, Ph.D.
Mrs. M. Elizabeth James
Mr. Daniel Jelonek
Mrs. Margaret S. Jones
Mrs. Beverly Kiefer
Mrs. Priscilla F. Koch
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kollatz, Jr.
Hope UMW
Mr. and Mrs. John Hurley
Mrs. Helen Hyatt
IM Solutions, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Killian
Mrs. Ina H. Kramer
Mrs. Kathleen K. Krauss
Dr. and Mrs.Anthony Markello
Mrs. Margaret McGarvey
Mr. and Mrs. John D. McIntosh
Mr. and Mrs.William J. McLaughlin
Lynn McMahon and Garry Munson
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F.Victor Metivier
Mr. Richard Meyer
Mrs.Virginia S. Molin
Mr. and Mrs. Erhard Moosmann
Mrs. Betty Jean Murphy
Mrs. Sheryl Neal
Mr. Dana Newhouse
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Nicholas, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs.Thomas C. Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Reed
Robert D. Flickinger
Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs.Walter L. Rooth, III
Mrs. Elaine Rowland
Miss Georgina Ruffles
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shellum
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Smith
Mr.William Svensson
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tanski
Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson
Mrs. Helen C.Vafiopoulos
Miss Carmela Valente
Mr. Nicholas A.Varrone
Mrs. Brenda Vizzi
Ms. Marilyn R.Welker
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S.Wood
Mrs. Joan Finley Wright
Ms. Priscila Zagorski
Anonymous
FRIENDS (UNDER $100)
Mr.William Ackendorf
Mrs. Geraldine U.Alexander
Mr. Dan Arcara
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Koons
Nick and Sarah LaBarbera
Mr. Richard H. Lacey
Mr. and Mrs. John Lefko
Ms. Natalie L. Lajoie
Mrs. Ruth Lorenz
Michael and Louise Magner
Mrs. Geraldine T. McFarland
Mrs. H. June Meagley
Ms. Marilyn T. Mendelson
Mrs. Marjorie R. Metz
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller
Mrs. Mary E. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Monahan
Mrs. Patricia S. Noyes
Ms. Sandra O’Loughlin
Mr. and Mrs. John Pauly
Mr. and Mrs.Victor Prisaznuk
Mr. and Mrs. Gill P. Rainville
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Rideout
Mr. Richard A. Rink
Mrs. Elaine H. Rote
Mr.Arthur Schwass
Mrs. Ida J. Serure
Mrs. Mary Lou Shedd
Mrs. Joan P. Smith
Mr. Robert E. Sommer
Mrs. Barbara Spangenthal
Mrs. Doris Steinmetz
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Stroud
Mrs. Dorothy E.Trivisond
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vance, Jr.
Williams Mills Chapter NSDAR
Miss Frances I.Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J.Wischerath
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IN-KIND DONATIONS
Mr. Randy Dievendorf
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kick
Mrs. Sara Kuznets
Dr. and Mrs. Ross Markello
Mrs. Elizabeth I. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Webber
Mrs. Judith A.Wollen
Ms. Beth Wyler
HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In honor of Nancy E. Alabisco
In honor of Soleil L. Hines
Mrs. Francine M. Conti
Dashon Hines
In honor of Vince Battaglia
In honor of Edna Jones
Mrs.Anne E. Haber and Benjy
Mr.Allen George
In honor of Mary E. Brass
Mr.Timothy Brass
In honor of
Helen Kristal’s Birthday
In honor of Betty Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Kristal
Mr. Jerald F. Brown
In honor of Lindsey
In honor of Pauline C. Felicini
Miss Helen C. Mosgrober
Mrs. Celeste A. Kersten
In honor of Marilyn M. Lynch
In honor of Dorothy C. Ferry
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stolzenfels
Dr. George Ferry
In honor of Robert R. Meiss
In honor of DaShawn C. Hines
Buffalo Hotel Supply
Mrs. Sharon Carlo
Carr Marketing Communications, Inc.
Dashon Hines
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hoskins
IM Solutions, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kite, Jr.
Ms. Pamela Krawczyk
Dr. and Mrs. Ross Markello
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F.Victor Metivier
Mr. and Mrs.William L. Schall
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Webber
Rev. and Mrs.Wayne M.West
Dr. Barry F. and Mrs. Jean M.Wood
Mr. and Mrs.A. Neil Yerkey
In honor of Miriam R. Minsker
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. LaRosa
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Lorenz
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Minsker, Jr.
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In honor of Margaret F. Schirmann
Mrs. Mary C. Stoddard
In honor of Annette L. Seiler
Ms.April Clarkson
Mrs. Beth Hochreiter
Ms.Yvette L. Marin
In honor of Betsy Jill Strebel
Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Strebel
In memory of Rev. Harold K. Babb
Mr. Ronald Babb
In memory of Eugenia Barnas
Mrs. Elaine M. Laub
In memory of Ethel M. Benz
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Reed
AUGUST 1, 2012 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2013
HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In memory of
Natalie N. Bernhardt
In memory of Elaine Fitzgerald
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Nunzio Spacone
In memory of Helen J. Rog
Mr. and Mrs.William Savage
The Conn Family,
Robert & Arlene and Lynne
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Marvin, III
Ms. Regina M. O’Connor
Mrs. Mary G.Therrien
In memory of Patricia E. Fitzgerald
In memory of Betty S. Lestition
In memory of Norma Roscoe
Mr. and Mrs.William Savage
Robert and Cheryl Carr
Mrs. Nancy Shields
Ms. Susan Burgstahler
Ms. Marie Cannata & Family
Mrs. Francine M. Conti
Ms. Gina Danahy
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Denio
Ms. Sharon Happer
Mr. and Mrs.Tom Lauria
Ms.Tracey O’Brien
Kathi and Ed Rosenhahn
Ms. Julie Welsted
Mr.Alan Zeitz
In memory of Vivian Grossman
In memory of Mollie K. Levin
Ms. Lorraine Alessi
Mrs. Elinor H. Bernacki
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Y.Thompson
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blaze
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Geisinger
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kaplan
Mrs. Ruth Kaufman
Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Keller
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rosendorf
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Slingbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Tabatchnick
In memory of Edna Bingley
Ms. Mone Patterson
In memory of Calvin J. Blatchford
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Loring
In memory of Evelyn Brenon
Mr. and Mrs. John Hawkins
In memory of J. Elois Brock
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Crowther, Jr.
In memory of Marjorie A. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Gasiewicz
In memory of Martha Sue Cahill
In memory of Marjorie Gearing
Ms. Demetra Curtis
In memory of Robert W. Goehle
Mr. and Mrs. George Rudisill
Mr. and Mrs.William Tresselt
Family and Friends
In memory of
Marjorie C. Greenfield
Ms. Kimberly R.Thomas
In memory of
Alice and Herbert Haefner
In memory of
Howard and Deel Clark
Mrs. Jane Bielan
Mrs. Helen Peacock
Ms. Marcia L. Rhinehart
In memory of Lloyd E. Hahn
In memory of Joan M. Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gilbert
In memory of
Mary I. and Hayne W. Long
Mr. and Mrs. John Barry
Mr. and Mrs.William K.Tripp
In memory of
Alfred and Antoinette Hall
Ms. Susan I. Owens
In memory of Elgih Cowgill, Sr.
Ms. Cheryl A. Hall
Mr. and Mrs.William L. Schall
Ms. Dejanae Brooks
In memory of Jeanette P. Haroney
In memory of Doris B. McCaughey
In memory of Robert M. Drury
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Haroney
Dr. Barry F. and Mrs. Jean M.Wood
Mrs. Barbara Aschenbrenner
In memory of Gayle A. Headley
In memory of Patrick J. Dunford
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Malarkey
In memory of
Marie D. and Harold G. Meinke
Franklin Middle Social Fund
In memory of Jan Heckler
Ms. Lorraine M. Meinke
In memory of
Dr. Adelmo P. Dunghe
Mr. Ronald Heckler
In memory of Cornelia M. Metz
In memory of Donna L. Hoffmann
Ms. Christine L. Carey
Mr. Michael Dunghe
Mrs. Susan Buck
In memory of Al and Nordy Minns
In memory of Barbara Ebsary
In memory of Ruth Hohl
Family and Friends
The Estate of Barbara Ebsary
Mr. Jeffrey Ebsary
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Henderson
Mrs. Jill L. Jacobs
Mrs. Mary Jane Johnston
Ms. Betty L. Kuhn
Ms. Sally Logan
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mayo
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. O’Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Eric N. Peterson
Mr. and Mrs.Tom Robertson
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Rosenberry, Jr.
Mrs.Ann M. Smith & Family
Family and Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Bunce
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Fanning
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Harris
Ms. Charmaine W. Kaltrider
In memory of Frances B. Monin
In memory of Jay R. Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Monin
In memory of
Raymond and Neva Noal
In memory of Herman J. Holler
Dr. and Mrs.Thomas J. Cianciolo, Jr.
Mr. Glenn E. Pollock
In memory of Phyllis Olivia Noble
In memory of Ellen R. Hurley
Lt. Col. Richard J. Noble, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Butch Banak
Mr.William Franklin
Mr. and Mrs.Wayne Herr
Ms. Patricia H. Potts
Family and Friends
In memory of Theresa Nuwer
Michael and Louise Magner
In memory of Fred J. Peacock
Mrs. Helen Peacock
Mrs. Joanne R. Kahn
In memory of Dean Scheifla
Mr.Anthony & Rev. Mary Ann Pula
Ms. Kathleen M. Scheifla
In memory of Olive W. Schmidt
Mrs. Margaret Roesch
In memory of Marion Schoell
Ms. Lorraine M. Meinke
In memory of Sharon and Jack
Miss Helen C. Mosgrober
In memory of
Claude and Onnolee Shenton
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Shenton
In memory of Shirley Steiger
Timothy Cashmore
and Elizabeth Buckley
In memory of Marion C.Toal
Family and Friends
In memory of Mary F.Venneman
Ms. Barbara B.Alderdice
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Bartz
Mr. George Farquharson
Mr. John A. Farquharson
Mr. and Mrs.William J. Garske
Ms. Barbara Hanavan
Ms. Helen M. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Olin A. Jones
Ms. JoAnn F. King
Mrs. Mary C. Kloepfer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Lawton
Ms. Elaine Mattar
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Minick
Ms. Sally D. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Newton
Miss Ruth E. Ochs
Ms. Regina M. O’Connor
Mr. and Mrs. James M. O’Neill
Doctors James and Nancy Russell
Ms. Rebecca J. Schenk
Ms. Jean P. Schultz
Mr. and Mrs.William Tresselt
Mr. and Ms. Eric B.Vietzke
In memory of
Zenon and Mary Warstock
Ms. Marietta W. Bratton
In memory of Ruth Whitehead
In memory of Alan Johnson
In memory of Roberta Portee
Mrs. Margaret Johnson
Ms. Precious Tillman
Ms. Lorraine M. Meinke
Mrs.Albertine K. Moran
In memory of Isabelle W. Farewell
In memory of Margaret Y. Johnston
In memory of James Price
In memory of Raymond A.Wilson
Family and Friends
Mr. Howard Penny
Mrs. Constance T. Price
Mrs. Ellen F.Wilson
In memory of Mary Agnes Farrell
In memory of Sara Putman
In memory of Marjorie J. Zeitz
Ms. Pamela Kunkel
In memory of
Virginia R. Kirkpatrick
Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Gian, Jr.
In memory of Nelli Fejer
Robin and Robert Koves
In memory of Edna Rapp
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Fennell, III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. King
Mr. Peter Fejer
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sexton
In memory of Geraldine M. Klipfel
Ms. Christine L. Carey
In memory of Helmut Zimmerman
Mrs. Barbara K. Bartels
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hartney
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Juhasz
Mrs. Eve M. Klipfel
In memory of Norma E. Riffel
Mr. and Mrs. James Steel
In memory of Betty A. Field
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Carere
Mr. and Mrs.William J. Riffel
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BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION
Important Facts to Know About
Wills and Bequests
Cheryl A.Wasson, Director of Development/Marketing
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new year is a time for reevaluation and planning. It is at this time I receive calls from residents, families
and friends of Beechwood Continuing Care who have questions regarding how do they go about
leaving something to our Homes to benefit our residents in their wills. Although, I encourage our
donors to contact their attorney or professional advisor, I do provide them with some basic information.
It is important to note that there is no such thing as an insignificant gift. Anyone can arrange to leave
a gift to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation from his or her estate – no matter how big or small!
Assuming you already have a will, it is as simple as adding a codicil (amendment) to your existing will.
You can change it at anytime time you wish.
Some people specify a certain dollar amount to leave to our Homes and others leave a percentage of
their estate or an asset that would be left over after they have provided for their families.
To be sure Beechwood receives your gift, you should state your intention in your will, directing the
gift to “The Beechwood/Blocher Foundation” including specific wishes.
In addition to leaving a direct monetary gift, you can leave such things of value as personal property, stock,
life insurance, retirement funds or an IRA.
If you are comfortable, notify Beechwood of your charitable intentions. We often are not aware of a
bequest or other planned gift until after the donor’s death. This saddens me in that we will never have the
honor of personally thanking this donor, but more important, we will not have the chance to engage in
meaningful conversations as to how we could begin to identify areas of interest that will make their gift
more personal and meaningful. Whether it is in the form of recognition or to ensure the fundamental
intent of the gift, telling us at the time the bequest is written opens up so many opportunities.
Bequests and other planned giving vehicles are wonderful ways to provide a legacy gift for our
Homes and residents while meeting your philanthropic intentions. It often times provides taxsavings for you and your family. Please consider The Beechwood/Blocher Foundation in your
“legacy” planning for the future.
Beechwood is a partner with Leave A Legacy WNY which helps educate donors, professional
advisors and attorneys, to promote gifts to local charities through wills and bequests.
For more information and/or to receive a free Leave A Legacy Kit courtesy of Leave A Legacy of
WNY, call Cheryl Wasson, Director of Development/Marketing at 716/810-7370 or consult with your
attorney or professional advisor. If you have any questions regarding ways in which you can support
our Homes, please feel free to call the Foundation Office.
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IRA Charitable Rollover gifts are back!
W
ith all the angst surrounding the “fiscal cliff ” and “sequestration,” something very positive came
out of the legislative agreement to avoid the cliff for those 70 1/2 or older: the renewal of the IRA
Charitable Rollover in the tax code.
If you or someone you know has an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and is 70 1/2 or older, you can
benefit from the rollover in several ways. For example, the rollover enables people to give tax-free donations
to charity from their Traditional IRA account of any amount up to $100,000 yearly in 2013.
If you were considering a gift to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation and you would like to
take advantage of this special opportunity, this would give you a wonderful option. We will work
directly with you, your financial advisor and/or IRA administrator to ensure your gift meets all transfer requirements. If you would like more information on how you can support our Homes through this exciting new
provision, contact Cheryl Wasson, Director of Development at 716/810-7370.
Seniors and Social Media
If you can CYF or CYM, then you are CPE!!*
If you’re able to translate the headline above, then consider yourself a “SSS” – or Savvy Silver Surfer!
Did you know seniors represent the fastest growing demographic on Facebook? Surprising, possibly, when you
think that many of today’s seniors remember rotary telephones. Not so surprising when you realize that today’s
families are more spread out than ever before, and technology has given staying in touch a whole new meaning beyond
that “every Sunday telephone call to Grandma.”
Seniors may not be as technically savvy as, say, their teenage grandchildren, but more and more of them are using
social media as a way to keep in touch with friends and family. They Skype, they tweet, they post – all on a regular
basis. The Internet and social media have revolutionized how families keep in touch, and provide a very efficient way
for entire families to keep up on the latest news, often in real time.
But silver surfers are doing MORE than just keeping in touch with family members. They’re locating college
roommates, best friends from childhood and even past “crushes.” They’re viewing videos, reading (or writing) blogs,
sharing pictures and surfing the Internet to research everything from travel opportunities to health information, fitness
and shopping. They’re watching old television shows and movies, reading ebooks, playing games and getting answers
to a myriad of questions. That’s why all of Beechwood’s affiliates offer free WiFi, as well as classes and one-on-one
instruction on how to use the Internet.
“We recognize today’s seniors are more technologically advanced than ever before,” says Cheryl Wasson, Director
of Development/Marketing. “The Internet helps family members stay on top of our residents’ daily activities, health
and other issues, so we make it a point to help facilitate that in every way we can.”
* If you can Check Your Facebook or Check Your Myspace, then you are Coolest Person Ever!
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Travel websites top the list of popular websites visited by seniors, at 87% followed by health websites (74%), local websites (60%) and real estate websites (57%).
F Forty-seven percent of seniors ages 65-74 and 31% of seniors 75+ regularly visit shopping websites.
F Thirty-two percent of seniors 65-74 get their news off the Internet.
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BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE
2235 Millersport Highway
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Getzville, NY 14068-1297
Our Mission:
Guided by Christian values,
we are committed to nurturing each
individual's quality of living and
aging by honoring personal values
in a supportive environment.
Beechwood Service Guild Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Past presidents of the Beechwood Service Guild
pose proudly as the Guild celebrated 50 years of dedicated service to our residents
with a lavish luncheon in the Beechwood Atrium in September.
Over 70 members of the Beechwood Homes Service Guild and guests were in attendance.
Editor: Cheryl A.Wasson
Foundation information contributed by Eileen Lew and Alicia Rainstein
For corrections, comments, or topic suggestions regarding Reflections, please contact Cheryl A.Wasson at 716/810-7370
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