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Where Does the Time Go?
Every month when I sit down to write this column, I am amazed that another month has gone by.
When the days are as busy as they are here at The Village, time really does fly. October was
one of those months. Events that were planned and looked forward to for a long time were sud--
denly upon us and then, in an instant, they were over. One such event was the Susan G. Komen Walk
in support of breast cancer research on October 3rd. Many of our staff participated in the walk itself
and all of us were involved in the activities that led up to it. (See page 3 for details and pictures) I am
extremely proud to announce that, thanks to our incredible, dedicated employees, we raised over $2,000 which exceeded
our goal by $1,000 plus. On Sunday, October 18th, we held our second annual staff and family picnic. Staff
came with spouses, parents and children to enjoy great food, balloon animals, face painting and the space walk.
Young and old had a blast. (See the pictures elsewhere on this page.) All of these events give us a chance to bond as a
group as well as give back to the community in which we live. These extra events are planned and executed while still
caring for our residents, which, at the end of the day, is the reason we are here.
And what does the future hold for The Village? One of our main projects over the next few months is the complete
revamping of our website. We are making it more user friendly and it will have the opportunity for more interactive
application. For example, we will have employment applications on line, as well as the capability of sending and paying
for tribute cards. And, of course, we will have lots of new pictures and video including a virtual tour of the facility.
Our therapy gym will be undergoing a complete remodeling and renovation and by the end of the year will be a stateof-
the-art therapy gym. Our Medicare census continues to grow each month and we are serving many more short-stay
rehabilitation residents. We are getting more and more referrals from orthopedic doctors whose patients need to be
rehabbed after knee and hip surgeries. They come in, stay with us for a short time to do their rehab, and then they are
able to return to their homes.
We are also offering you the opportunity of reading this newsletter on line only and not getting a hard copy in the
mail. There is a form on page 1 and we ask that you let us know what you prefer. Printing and mailing costs money
and is the less “green” way to go. Of course, we realize that many of you may not have computers and still prefer to
read the hard copy. We want our family members, as well as our residents, to be happy with all of our services.
As always, my door is open if you want to talk. Feel free to call me and share your concerns. We are here for all of
you.
David Abraham
Executive Vice President
Coming Attractions/Special Events
Sunday, 11/8—3 p.m. Hampton Roads Metro Band
Wednesday, Nov.11—10:30 a.m.—Veteran’s Day
Program with Stanley Serxner of the Jewish War
Veterans plus “The Swinging Saints”.
Wednesday, Nov. 25—2 p.m.—Birthday Party to
celebrate Aaron Cohen’s 101st Birthday—Mazel Tov!
The Tree is Up
A Tree of Life is now in the lobby at
The Terrace thanks to a generous contribution
by Stewart and Eileen Kahn
and the Esther and Alan Fleder Foundation
The tree occupies part of a wall
to your right as you enter the lobby.
Leaves and rocks are now available. A
large rock is $1,000 and a small rock is
$500. A leaf is $250. What a lovely way
to honor or memorialize your loved
ones. Call Bryan Mesh at 282-2384 or
Claire Roth at 420-2512 for more information
or to buy a leaf or a rock.
Beth Sholom Village Raises Funds for Breast Cancer
On Saturday, October 2, Village staff and their families (team name—Beth Sholom’s Bosom Buddies) joined with hundreds of
others in the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. In the month preceding the walk, The Village held many activities designed
to raise funds. Items including pink bracelets, pins, key chains, badge holders, backpacks, note paper and other items were
sold. Larger items such as a cooler filled with snacks, t-shirts, coffee mugs and tote bags, all with the breast cancer logo, were
raffled off. Other activities included a car wash, a pink bake sale, and decorate your office contest. In addition certain days
were set aside for staff to wear pink – including one “pink and jeans” day and one “pink pajama party” day. Staff paid for the
“privilege” of dressing appropriately for those days and all the money went to the Cancer Society. “This was our second year
of participating in this worthy cause,” said Human Resources Director, Kathy Vogel. “Everyone knows someone who has been
affected by breast cancer and everyone is happy to help out. Our goal was to raise $1,000 and we raised over $2,000.” The “decorate your office” contest was won by the staff at The Sands. Their winning entry, “Kiss Breast Cancer Good-Bye” featured
a silver bra covered with chocolate kisses.
Congratulations to The Sands and thanks to all who participated in the many
activities.
GOLF’S LONGEST DAY
On Monday, October 19th, Beth Sholom Village held its Second Annual Golf’s Longest Day. This year’s event
was held in memory of past president, Richard “Dick” Porter. Fourteen participants joined in the fun at Bayville
Golf Club in Virginia Beach. Sandra Porter Leon and her husband, Miles, read a note from Sandra’s
mother, Ellie Porter, who expressed her gratitude and thanks for honoring her late husband. “It was an emotional
moment,” said Bryan Mesh, Chief Development Officer of The Village. “Dick was a generous, hardworking
person who was devoted to Beth Sholom. He would have been proud to know that we raised over
$60,000 to benefit residents of The Home and The Terrace.” Contributors made either a flat donation or
pledged an amount per hole. The leaders for the most holes played were: Stewart Kahn and Nathan Benson—
55 holes each; Bryan Mesh, 51; Larry Siegel, 46 and Bob Salter, 45. Other players included David Abraham,
David Brand, Greg Broerman, Eileen Kahn, Brenda Klar, Jeff
Kramer, Rick Krupnick, Miles Leon, and Chris Sisler. And since
this is now an annual event, mark your calendars
for Monday, October 18, 2010, and plan
to be with us.
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