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Chat &
Happenings December 2018
In this Issue:
Jessica’s Journal 2
New Residents & Associates 3
Here’s What Happened Last Month 4
November Birthday Luncheon 6
Chaplain’s Corner 7
December Birthday List 10
Around Our Community 11 New Resident Spotlight 12
Associate Spotlight 13
Haircut of the Month 14
The Giving Corner 15
Abundant Life for Seniors
Jessica Stewart Executive Director
Georgine Tracey Administrator
Ryan Champion Director of Sales
Michele Fabiano Director of Building Services
Christine Gallagher
Director of Residential Living
Dominica Go Director of Nursing
Kathy Joyce Associate Resource Director
Rev. Elizabeth Mallozzi Director of Mission
& Pastoral Care
Jean Monteith Director of Dietary
Bryant Nix Director of Housekeeping
Mary Kate Somers Director of Community Life
Dawn Zindel Director of Tapestries
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Jessica’s Journal
Hello!
The Shores is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The trees are
up and the final trimmings are really bringing it all together. We have a very packed
calendar of events this month as the holidays always bring more entertainers and
gatherings.
First, I want to thank you for generous gift to the staff here at The Shores. It is very
thoughtful and the staff are very appreciative.
After the New Year, things will continue to be busy for us here at the Shores. The
renovations will be starting; we have lots of new exciting technology we are working
with to help provide a more individualized iCare plan for our residents that may need
some extra TLC.
On January 18th , we will have a health and wellness day in the Town Hall. I am excited
to bring to you a program called Virtusense. This tool has the ability to see what areas
an individual may need to strengthen to reduce to reduce the potential for a fall,
maintain independence balance and independency in mobility. For those utilizing an
assistive device, this may increase your ability through rehabilitation to minimize the
use of your assistive device. We will have two sessions that day for screening. 10:30
a.m. and 2:00 p.m. It is free and I encourage you to participate.
Just a friendly reminder if you are going on leave for the holiday, please let nursing and
or the desk know you will be out of the building.
I will see all you throughout the month, but I wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and
thank you all for being a part of my extended family.
As always, it is a pleasure to serve you and my door is always open if you need
anything.
Warmly,
Jessica
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NEW RESIDENTS We are pleased to welcome new residents to The Shores!
Please make these folks feel welcome and invite them
to join you in all our great activities.
Peter & Regina Barunas
Morton Bates
Ruth Curran
Thomas Flynn
Maxine Nealy
Audrey Willson
NEW ASSOCIATES Please extend a warm welcome to our new associates!
Olushola Adeyemi, CNA
Kimberly Biddle, CNA
Lawrence Cook, Dining Services
Liam Dilg, Housekeeper
Anthony Fama, Utilities
Jon Forgione, Dining Services
Patricia Hannigan, Dining Services
Jacob Hoffman, Dining Services
Lashonda Kelly, CNA
Sarah Kuperstein, Dining Services
Joanna Luckey, CNA
Carrie McCray, CNA
Maureen Mutebi, CNA
Mary Ann Oatman, CNA
Jane Prinski, Reception
Angela Richardson, CNA
Daniel Schrieber, Maintenance
Elizabethe Vega, CNA
Breana Wing, CNA
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Here’s What Happened Last Month 11th Annual Tapestries Family Dinner
Tapestries residents, their families and associates enjoyed a delicious feast prepared by The
Shores Dining Services. The evening was filled with good food, family, friends and
blessings.
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Here’s What Happened Last Month Mr. Mature America ~ Senior Space Trip to OC Art Center
Bill Quain, Mr. Mature America 2018, entertained residents
alongside The Ukulele Band. This lively event, honoring our
veterans, was generously sponsored by American Legion Post 524
of Ocean City.
Senior Space participants enjoyed a trip to the
Ocean City Arts Center to view the annual
Juried Art Exhibit. Winners of the exhibit will
be announced in the next issue.
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November Birthday Luncheon Thank you to our magical birthday hosts Rev. Jerry and Julie Crossley!
They are pictured below with Rev. Beth and Doris Hewett.
Best wishes to everyone who celebrated a November birthday!
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
December 5th at 3 pm is a “Celebration of Chanukah” in the
Town Hall. Come join the Festival of Lights to learn and
share with neighbors the joyful meaning of this Jewish
holiday. We will also take an opportunity to share our
gratefulness with the volunteers who come and provide this
ministry to The Shores. All are welcome!
Post Office Food Drive ends on December 7th. Please bring your donations of dry, non-
perishable goods to the front lobby as signs indicate. Some employee volunteers will be
joining the Ecumenical Council’s Food Cupboard on Saturday December 8th at 3 pm for
sorting and shelving the donations from across the county. Thank you for your support
of this work of love for those in need this season!
Rev. Beth will be welcoming Rev. Harvey Vansciver back as guest preacher on
Sunday, December 16th! Together they will celebrate the season in a special worship
service with you all.
On December 24th at 6:15 pm, we will hold a candle lighting Christmas Eve Worship
Service open to all! This service will be led by Rev. Beth, with musical support from
Rev. Dan Unrath. You and your family are welcome to join this
opportunity to celebrate the love of God in Jesus Christ, the babe of
Bethlehem.
On December 25th at 10 am, a Christmas Morning Family Gathering
will be held in the Town Hall. Come and join the fun of Christmas
music, Christmas games, Christmas gifts and Christmas stories. All
are welcome. The Mallozzi family will be leading the event with
help from Chaplain Intern Sarah Grant.
Advent Bible Study
Mondays at 10:30 am led by Rev. Beth.
No Bible Study on December 24th.
December Chapel Service:
Dec 5th Rev. Tom Stark, Good Shepherd UMC Northfield & Somers Point UMC
Dec 12th Rev. Jeffrey Rickards, Grace Lutheran, Somers Pt
Dec 19th EUCHARIST SERVICE Rev. Janet Gasbarro, Epiphany Lutheran,
Pleasantville
Dec 26th Rev. Larry Oksten, St. Peter’s UMC, OC
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER continued… “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory
as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth…From his fullness we have all received,
grace upon grace.” John 1:14-16
Christmas day was a very exciting day around the Skillman house! My brothers, sister
and I would have to wait at the top of the stairs till everyone was ready. It felt like an
eternity. My oldest brother Alan would always be the slowest to get up. No amount of
nagging him could get him to move faster. When at long last, he appeared, we charged
downstairs and were amazed at the gifts under the tree!
Mom and Dad were living on a missionary salary, but somehow we always had
something very wonderful to remember. Our gift opening was drawn out all morning,
because we opened one present at a time, and we had the ritual “thank you”s followed
by a trip across the room for a hug EVERY time. I really don’t know how Mom and
Dad were able to do for all of us like they did. We learned about giving and receiving.
Both were wonderful. Of course, comforting food was sprinkled throughout the day.
This was one day when we never seemed to run out.
Because the Korean War was going on in the ‘60s, we often had soldiers who were on
leave join the family. One year a soldier had our same last name, Skillman! He was a
far distant relative. It was one of those special moments I remember where strangers
became family, in Jesus’ name.
Sometimes, I wonder if this is what heaven is like. Family gathered happily, feasting in
abundance, strangers embraced in love, wanting for nothing. As many challenges as
I’ve known through my life, my hopeful trust in God comes from these deep roots of
Christmas anticipation. Before I claimed Christ, God
lavished his love over and through my life.
I hope and pray your Christmas will be marvelously warm
and wonder-filled. May you discover the abundance of
God’s grace poured into every gift and meal as we
celebrate God’s birth in human skin at Bethlehem.
Merry Christmas ~ Rev. Beth
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER continued…
Advent/Christmas Prayer: Holy God, you have provided for your people through all
their days. Keep us mindful that even in the desert you are there giving manna as a gift.
For this season of packaged gifts, we ask you to speak your love through each one. May
we find the wonder of abundance matched with our hunger to give to others who are in
tough times and great need. We want to remember our men and women in the military
service who are apart from their families, standing in harm’s way. Bless them and
protect them we pray. May our gifts under the tree delight each one giving and
receiving, as you wish us joy now and forever. In Jesus we pray. Amen
Thank you and Good bye from the Retiring Chaplain!
As I spend the last month with you as chaplain here at The Shores, I
thank you all. You have been a gift of love to me that will never be
forgotten, but cherished always.
I arrived here as your first full time chaplain, your first woman chaplain,
with the benefit of a legacy of deep abiding faithfulness before me.
This invitation to serve you has been more blessing than duty. Thank
you for the kindness, the honesty, the doors opened, the stories shared,
the tears shed, the laughter given. For every part of being in your life,
even when my imperfections showed themselves marvelously, God
knows I am grateful.
I enter the adventure of retirement on January 1st, in which the future is not entirely
known. But with you, I entrust this journey to the God I trust with all my heart and
soul. I also trust that the next chaplain will be a tremendous gift of love and faithfulness
to you all.
~Rev. Beth
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LIBRARY NOTES
By Liz Gleich
Hello to all Library friends,
Correction: I must make a clarification concerning a
book listed in this column last month. I neglected to
point out that it was a large print edition (so much
easier to read). The title is The Matthews Men, and it
can now be found in the large print section under
973GER. I have been told it is a “good read” for
anyone with a special interest in the Big War.
Meanwhile, mosey among the shelves and pick out a
lovely Christmas story to bring you a happy smile. And
keep your hopes up and your fingers crossed as we
await the surprises that the renovations create.
“I hope Christmas brings all your favorite things!”
The Shores Book Club
2018-19 Book Selections 3:00pm Music Room
All are welcome!
Dec 3 - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
Jan 7 – Beartown by Fredrick Bachman
Feb 4 – A Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towls
March 4 – A Gentleman from Moscow by Amor
Towls
April 1 – Still Life by Louise Penny
May 6 – Princess: A Private Novel by James Patterson
December Birthdays
The Shores
12/8 Frances Dirkes
12/9 Eleanor Rosica
12/10 Dorothea VanDiver
12/14 Merilee Adams
12/14 Winnie Leute
12/16 Susan Myers
12/18 Nancy Longenecker
12/19 Harry Dare
12/19 Guido Trapani
12/22 Jane Doren
12/24 Shirley Deming
12/25 Ruth Auerswald
12/26 Concetta Stone
12/27 Richard Hoffman
12/30 Joan Lunnon
Wesley By The Bay
12/1 Mary Walsh
12/7 Shirley Traficante
12/19 Joan Hodgins
12/31 Janet Melven
~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~
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Around Our Community
Judy and Kathleen
show their
gratitude for
FRIENDSHIP
in front of
The Shores
Wall of Gratitude,
created by our
talented Associate
Amber Mitzel.
Angel Smith and members of the
Garden Club of Ocean City kindly
decorated our large outdoor garden
pots for the holidays.
Widener nursing students Kristen Banks
and Djeneba Nayete met with residents
Ann, Nancy, Val, Eleanor and Judy
during their Promoting Healthy Aging
Service Learning Project. Along with
gaining understanding of health care
and social needs of older adults, the
experience enhanced their
communication skills as future nurses. Please submit your pictures to Michele
Musto, Volunteer Coordinator ext 6321.
Tapestries bell choir gather to
enjoy holiday music with
volunteer Gabriele.
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New Resident Spotlight
By Wendy Kern, Volunteer
This month’s Spotlight introduces you to our
friendly, new resident Isabel Rotella. Isabel
was excited about our interview; telling
people she’s going to be in the papers.
Isabel lived in upstate New York, in the city
of Mineville. Mineville is in the Adirondack
Mountains, near beautiful Lake Placid. Isabel
loves the area and the beautiful mountains.
She jokingly shared with me that no one in
the family ever took an interest in skiing.
Isabel has 3 children; 2 daughters and a son.
She also is blessed with 7 grandchildren and
8 great- grandchildren. Her son’s name is
John and he and his family live in Cape May.
Her daughters are Chris and Cindy. They are all retired. John and Chris were teachers,
and John now coaches football at West Point. Cindy was a secretary for her career.
As for Isabel; she dedicated herself to working the counter in the local Post Office for
many years. It was a small town, so she was involved with all aspects of the mail in the
post office.
Isabel loves to read and has already volunteered in our library. She enjoys crafts and
told me she had fun making Christmas ornaments and wreaths. She is excited about the
upcoming Christmas sale. Isabel is enjoying all the people and activities at the Shores.
She told me that everyone has been so nice and friendly. Isabel admires the patience and
understanding she sees around the community.
The one-word Isabel would share to describe herself is Proud … of her loving family.
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Associate Spotlight By Wendy Kern, Volunteer
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing and
getting to know Jillian Vincent.
Jillian is a caring part of the Shore’s Business
Office. She is proud of her position as Accounts
Receivable Bookkeeper. Jillian is responsible for
billing, finance, and insurance.
She had some very exciting news to share. Jillian
was “Just Married” in August, and recently
returned from their Honeymoon in Cancun. She
described Cancun as Paradise! Congratulations to
newlyweds, Jillian and Juan from all of us in the
Shores’ community. Jillian and Juan met while
attending Pleasantville High School. It is so exciting that they re-connected working
here at The Shores! Many of you probably also know her husband, Juan Valezquez.
Jillian started working at The Shores in 2014 and moved to the Business Office in 2014.
She has an associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding. Jillian also has a BA in
Business Administration. She loves working in the Business Office and helping
residents. This is her passion, and the perfect fit for her.
Jillian lives in Egg Harbor Township. She has 3 children; 1 daughter and 2 sons. Jillian
loves to listen to music, dance, and she has the talent of drawing and painting. Here’s a
sweet interest some of you may know about her. She is a baker who enjoys making
cakes and cookies for family and friends.
Jillian’s favorite part of her day is helping the residents. She loves helping people.
When residents just pop in, to say hello, it brightens her day! She feels like she makes a
difference and is always learning something new.
The one-word Jillian would share to describe herself is Loving… she has a Big Heart.
Thank you, Jillian, for your diligence and dedication.
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Gigi’s Salon Haircut of the Month
Peter Barunas
Salon offers services
for men and women.
Hours
Tuesday - Friday
9am to 3pm
The Shores needs a copy of residents’ new Medicare Cards. You can
bring them to Michelle Morrell and she will copy them while you
wait. For further details contact Michelle at ext. 6515.
December is such a busy month here at The Shores, the calendar is
full of wonderful events. Keep an eye out for additional events.
Flyers will be posted in the elevators and at the front desk.
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The Giving
Corner PB&J Project Success
There was a determined group of residents who formed a peanut butter and jelly
assembly line…all in support of the local homeless population. Together they made
over 100 sandwiches in less than an hour! One resident was quoted as saying, “I want to
give back to the community. My life is very blessed and giving to others is the just the
right thing to do.” The finished sandwiches were very much appreciated by the staff at
Sister Jean’s Kitchen in Atlantic City. Due to the response by residents and associates;
and the need in and around our community, The Shores will plan another sandwich
project during the winter. Stay tuned for details.
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The Giving
Corner continued…
Local Pagent Winner Visits the Shores Residents were treated to a musical performance by Isabella Freund, Miss Eastern
Shores Outstanding Teen 2018. Isabella is a talented piano student who attends Treble
& Bass Music Studio, where Associate Randy Bailey teaches and plays. Isabella’s
platform is Make-A-Wish – Kids for Wish Kids, and she generously donates her time
organizing an annual fundraiser for this non-profit that is close to her heart.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help to make
The Shores a special place to live and work.
Best wishes for a holiday season
that is merry and bright!
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By Clement Clarke Moore, 1823
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