AbrahamHousecordiallyinvitesyouto:"AViewofHope"7thAnnualGalaNovember14,2014

6:00pmValleyViewGolf&CountryClub620MemorialParkway,UticaTicketsare$75.00perpersonPlease see details on page 3

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FestivalofWreaths Sunday,November23,2014

12:00–2:00p.m.Daniele'sBanquetSpecialists

8360SenecaTurnpikeNewHartford

$3.00AdultAdmission/$1.00children,12andunderFreeTheFestivalofWreathsfeatures:

*Publicvotingondecoratedwreaths(Comevoteforyourfavorites): BestofShow,BestofTheme,MostOriginal&Children’sChoice*SilentAuctionofdesignerartificialwreaths(Comebidonyourfavorites)*StockingsforSale*BakeSale*CashBar Please see details on page 11

Mission Statement

Abraham House provides our guests

with a secure loving home

without charge while providing

physical, emotional and

spiritual support to the terminally ill.

Newsletter•Fall2014

1203 Kemble Street • Utica, New York 13501 • Phone: 315.733.8210 • Fax: 315.733.8210 • www.theabrahamhouse.org

Executive Director PattyShenberger

Board of Directors

President AlShaw

Treasurer VinGilroy

Assistant-Treasurer

RonParadis

Secretary AriccaArcuri

MariaAlbericoBrindisi

JudyGalimoDr.RogerMooreJoyceRossiDonShipmanVickiVomer

by Patty

Shenberger, Executive Director

What a privilege it is to lead Abraham House. Every day I see our mission in action with our caregivers providing such loving care to our guests. At Abraham House we uphold the sacred privilege to ensure our guests die with compassion and dignity. Where else can you receive such loving one-to-one care except in your own home? Abraham House is truly the "next best thing to home". Abraham House is the only "Comfort House" in 3-4 counties for the past 16 years, so it is very unique to our community. If you believe in the mission of Abraham House and recognize that what we do has such an important impact on our guests and their families, we ask that you consider supporting us financially. Your financial support will allow Abraham House to continue our mission. There are many ways to support us: direct monetary gifts, memorial gifts in memory of a loved one, charitable remainder trusts, bequests through your will, naming Abraham House as your beneficiary of your retirement fund or life insurance policy, an immediate gift of a paid up life insurance policy and/or gifts of securities that have appreciated in value. Please consult your financial advisors. Please feel free to talk with me as well to see how you can help us continue our mission. Thank you very much. "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world, remains and is immortal". Albert Pike

What People are Saying:

"Thank you for taking care of my grandfather and making me feel comfortable too. My grandpa always wanted to be home and not in a nursing home. I thank God for the Abraham House for it was like he was home." "Thank you for the wonderful care and kind attention shown to my dad. This community is very fortunate to have a home such as Abraham House staffed by caring individuals who give of themselves in the ways that you all do." "We will never forget you and he thought the world of you". "You were all so caring and thoughtful. I never knew that there was a great place for someone on comfort care. I also want to thank you all for helping me during this difficult time and being so supportive."

ABRAHAM HOUSE IS HAVING A BOTTLE

DRIVE EVERY DAY AT STASH'S HIT 'N RUN

When you drop off your cans or bottles, just tell them all proceeds are for Abraham House!

STASH’S HIT ‘N RUN 917 ORISKANY ST W

UTICA NY PH: 315-733-4191 Hours: Mon-Sat

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thank you to the 140 people who came to support our Singing Sensations Talent Show on March 14 at MVCC. Thank you to Big Apple Music for their sponsorship and "Dance 10" for their intermission entertainment.

The Judge's Panel included Anna Meiler from WKTV, Taylor Harris from WUTQ and Sharon Wagner from The Piano Lab. The Talent Show was dedicated to Deanna Scialdone, an Abraham House Fundraising Volunteer, who died earlier this year at the age of 41. She will be missed!

Keep in touch and receive

Abraham House updates through Facebook.

Abraham House celebrated National Volunteer Week with a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch for our current fabulous volunteers on April 5 at Valentino’s Banquet Hall.

Barb Ryczek was awarded the first Volunteer Hummingbird Award for her tremendous dedication to Abraham House over the past 16 years. Way to go Barb!

Email us at: info@theabrahamhouse.org

to receive updates and information from Abraham House.

 

A View of Hope Committee Members: Judy Galimo- Chairwomen

Maria Brindisi, Julian Galimo, Dena Gorea, Kelli Inserra, Allene Labella, Lenora Murad, Danielle Padula, Cindy Reed, Cindy Roefaro, Rosemary Talarico

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o No, We cannot attend but wish to make a tax deductable donation $________________

Name_______________________________________________________________________

Company____________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________ City, State ,Zip___________________

Telephone__________________________Email_____________________________________

Please make checks payable to Abraham House, 1203 Kemble Street, Utica, NY, 13501. You can use the enclosed envelope or call to give us your credit card info: (315.733.8210)

For your convenience we accept ______Visa______Mastercard______Discover

Card Number____________________________________Exp. Date_____________

Signature____________________________________________________________

Please RSVP by November 3rd so we can give a head count to Valley View. $35.00 of your donation is tax deductable.

Names will be placed on a list at the Gala. Tickets will not be issued prior to the Gala.

The 2014 Hummingbird award will be presented to Dr. Roger Moore during the Gala for: his dedication to the mission of Abraham House, his tremendous

compassion for the terminally ill and exemplifying the true meaning of a doctor.  

ThankyoutoallwhomadeMeatballMadnessasuccess!Fundraiserssuchasthishelpustocontinueourmission.

OurfifthannualMarchMeatballMadnessmade$12,1800andhadagreatattendance.Wethankallofthosewhocontributedtothatsuccess:

OurSponsors:

Gold Meatball Sponsor: Utica National

Silver Meatball Sponsors:

A.C.I. Adorino Construction Alee's Restaurant Lou Aiello Capraro Technology Marand Builders and Renovators Mohawk Valley Retina Nickbern Enterprises

Bronze Meatball Sponsors: Americu Credit Union Clifford Fuel Creekside Cafe Dental Arts Eannace Funeral Home Genesee Orthopedic & Plastic Surgery Mr. and Mrs. Anthony "Crash" Giovinazzo Steve & Beth Guzski Herb Philipsons Hygeia Research & Training Joseph Giruzzi Livestock J.R. Associates Korin Carville DDS Michael T's Restaurant Oxford Medical Imaging Rosario's Pizza Sorrento Pizzeria Surgical Associates of Utica, PC The Dental Office Utica First Insurance

Meaty Meatball Sponsors C.A.R.S. Collision Chanatry's D'Agostino Group Dino's Sausage Jim & Denise Giruzzi Leonard Haponowicz Mr. & Mrs. Brian Martin Maria's Pasta Shoppe Nimey's Auto Repair Joyce Oczowski Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Pristera Rosa's Italian Bakery Salvatore's Italian Bakery Charlie & Jennifer Scaparo The Learning Tree Daycare

CASA Imports-meats and cheeses Florentine Pastry Shop-cookies Joseph Flihan Company- restaurant supplies Karam's Wholesale-Dino's meatballs Nirvana Inc.-beverages Rosa's Italian Bakery-cookies Utica Coffee Roasting-coffee Walmart Distribution Center- beverages Zeina's Cafe-hummus and bread

Butch’s Signs Oneida County Health Dept. Joe Saba Speedy Awards The Gallery The Hotel Utica

Barnes & Noble Broadway Theater League Cafe Del Buono City Liquors Clinton Skating Arena Delmonico's Italian Steak House Enchanted Forest Water Safari Herb Philipsons Hoopla Frozen Yogurt Lyn Huckabone Lichtman's Wine & Liquor Store Moe's Southwest Grill

New Hartford Animal Hospital New York Sash Olney's Flowers O'Scugnizzo Peter's Cornucopia Price Chopper Ravenswood Comics Rough & Tumble Seneca Liquors Time For Me Day Spa Twin Orchards Venice Pizzeria Village Floral

OurCompetingRestaurants:

BBG’s - (Winner-Celebrity Panel Award) Joey’s - (Winner-Children's Choice Award) The Ambassador - (Winner People's Choice Award) The Spaghetti Kettle - (Winner- Children's Panel Award) Bella Cucina LaRoma Pizzeria New Hartford Legion- John Dooley Rick’s Place The Savoy Tony's Pizzeria & Sports Bar Yahnundasis Golf Club

Special thank you to Joe LaPaglia for his gift of musical entertainment and Krista Pristera for her appearance as "Spicy the Meatball"

Save the Date: March 1, 2015 6th Annual March Meatball Madness

Mystery Raffle Gift Certificates & Donations:

Additional In Kind Product & Service Donations:

Food and Beverage In Kind Donations:

MeatballMeatballMadnessCommittee

Gina Ciaccia, Chairperson Andrea Barbato Cheryl Bowen Sean Farrell Judy Galimo Beth Guzski Gina Pristera Joyce Rossi Jennifer Scaparo Marie Angela Spataro Jamie Weiler

Ancillary Committee Members: Adrienne Adorino Francesca Magro MaryRose Raab

MeatballEatingContestants

CongratstoJoseLopez–Meatball

EatingContestWinnerwhowonbyalandslidebyeating13meatballsin2

minutes!

Joseph Balio Dennis Bojdak Samantha Colossimo Chris Karas Joe Leone Dennis LoGalbo Jose Lopez Michael Sacco Bob Seward Scott Thomas

MeatballPoem‐byEmilObic,Grade4GeneralHerkimerSchool

ApinchofbreadcrumbsAbitofspiceAballofmeatThisplacesmellsnice!GogettheforksI'llgettheknivesServethemup!It'smeatballnight!!!

Our Judges: Donna Donovan, Observer Dispatch Jeff Matthews, WUTR Dave Mathis, Oneida County Workforce Development Robert M. Palmeiri, Utica Mayor Marianne Reynolds, P.J. Green Rev. Joseph A. Salerno, Our Lady of Lourdes Shawn "Big Sexy" Smith, Musician & Performer -The Voice Gary "Big Poppa" Spears, Radio Personality -KISS FM Dr. Fred Talarico, MD, Internist and Cardiologist Donna Vitagliano, Insight House

Winnersof2014

MarchMeatballMadnessChildren’sPoetryContest

MeatballsbyMercelloGiacovelli,Grade4ChristopherColumbusSchool,

Meatballs,meatballs,madeofmeat.WhenmyNonniemakesthem,they'resuchatreat!ImakethemonSunday,afunday.Ieatthembythepound!Theyhavegarlic,parsleyandmore.Youcansmellthemasyoucomeinthedoor!Youcomeinourhousewithfamilyandfriends,Toenjoyourmeatballstotheend!!!

HeaveninaMeatball‐byJesmianneWalton,Grade6GeneralHerkimerSchool

Meatballsaregood,meatballsaregreat.WhenI'mhungry,Icaneateight!Meatballsaregreatinthesauce.WhenIeatthem,Ifeellikeaboss!

Meatballsaresogoodtoeat,Theymakemesofat,Ican'tseemyfeet!Meatballs,meatballs,I'minheaven,MatteroffactIcaneateleven!!

PoembySophiaLupia,Grade4Hart'sHillElementarySchool

Meatballs,meatballs,meatballsThey'redeliciousandsogreatBetterthancupcakes,cookies,andyummybirthdaycake!TheyarelittleballsofjoywithmeatandspicesinsideOhmy,theyarealldifferent,witheachbeingagreatsurprise!AtMarchMeatballMadness,I'mcertainlyneverglumHowcanyoubesadwhenyougettotastemeatballsalldaylong?

Meatball,Meatball1‐2‐3!byCarsonHunter,Grade4Hart'sHillElementary

Meatball,Meatball1‐2‐3Delectable,delicious,withahintofsavory.Meatball,Meatball,4‐5‐6Goaheadandtakeafewlicks.Meatball,Meatball,7‐8‐9MeatballsarejustFINE,FINE,FINE!!Meatball,Meatball1‐2‐3Delectable,delicious,withahintofsavory!

MeatballsbyKaylaConley,Grade4ClintonCentralSchool

Meatballs,meatballs,theyareyummy.Meatballs,meatballs,theytastegoodinmytummy.Ieatthemfordinner,Ieatthemforlunch,SometimesIeveneatthemforBrunch!WhenIseemeatballs,Ipilethemonmyplate.Everykindofmeatballtastesreallygreat.Passmemoremeatballsprettyplease.Don'tforgettosprinklethemwithcheese!

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the following individuals and businesses who gave monetary donations, household items or services to Abraham House from January 7, 2014 through September 9, 2014. We could not have done it without you! DIAMOND LEVEL DONORS $2500 and Up

Dolores Manganelli St. Margaret's Corporation of Utica EMERALD LEVEL DONORS $1500-2499.00

Winifred Buehler Carole Haley Faith in Christ Fellowship Church Anthony Korrie Polish Patriotic Amateur Soc. #586 PEARL LEVEL DONORS $1000-$1499.00

Angela Lord Bradley Bohling Congressman and Mrs. Richard Hanna Estate Planning Law Center, David Zumpano Kirby's Jennifer Poole Mohawk Valley Lunch Club SEFA for The Greater Utica Area PLATINUM LEVEL DONORS $750-$999

Richard Drake First Source Federal Credit Union GOLD LEVEL DONORS $500-$749.00

Carbone Automotive Group Denise Carlone and Family ECR International, Inc. Scalzo, Zogby and Wittig SILVER LEVEL DONORS $250-$499.00

Adorino Construction Louis Aiello Alee's Restaurant Black River Systems Company BP Fabrico of America Fund Eleanor Campbell Gerald Capraro Diane Charlsen

DDS Motor Sports Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse Dental Arts Office Edween Ham John Lusky Marand Builders Matt's Funeral Service, Inc. Albert Mazloom Mohawk Valley Retina Nickbern Enterprises Nunn & McGrath Funeral Directors Richard O'Neill Fran and Ruth Pugliese Eugene Romano Rome Memorial Hospital Maria Spataro Joe Saba Symeon's Utica Pythian Foundation, Inc. BRONZE LEVEL DONORS $100-$249.00

AFGE Local 219 Donald Alden and Erin OConnor Americu Credit Union Michael and Carol Bannigan Dodie Bell Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Benincasa Bernice Benson Big Apple Music Mr. and Mrs. Russell Blais Mr. and Mrs. John Boehler Robin Brennan Bob and Roseanne Cardinal Korin Carville, DDS Ron and Mary Carlone Enrico Caruso Celia & Allen, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Steve Christensen Clifford Fuel Company Sean and Jennifer Clive John Conte Continental Roofing Contractors Creekside Cafe Dance 10 Studio Daughter of Charity Residence The Dental Office Msg. Carl Denti Foundation George DiFabio Jane Dominque Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dyer Eannace Funeral Home Ralph Eannace Robert Eichstadt Joseph and Diane Ellis Karien Gaesser Genesee Orthopedic Kim Gilberti Gilroy, Kernan and Gilroy Insurance

Anthony Giovinazzo Joseph and Mary Giruzzi Eileen Griffee Elizabeth Guzski Gregory Hearty and Angelo Tomaselli Michael and Julia Heneka Herb Philipsons Maria Horan LCSW Joyce Hunt Hygeia Research and Training Wayne Johnson J.R. Associates Karen Jones Kekis Citgo, Inc. Barbara Kogut Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kolb Raymound Kosiewicz Thomas and Joan Kwasniewski Lawrence Rieben & Sons, Inc. Carl and Marilou Loomis Paul Lucci Bill and Joan Markis Joe Marino Donald Martin Matts Funeral Service, Inc. William and Dawn Merna Michael T's Restaurant Donald Mix Dr. and Mrs. Roger Moore Sharon Moriarity Anthony J. Murad Mr. and Mrs. William Morris Bruce Nemlich Freda Nowak Oxford Medical Imaging George Pfaff Janet Pflanz Frank Piacente Anthony and Marlene Pinti Greg and Maryrose Raab Mr. and Mrs. Dana Rauscher Rev. Anthony LaFache Chad Riesel John and Janet Roods Rosario's East Utica David and Gail Savicki Joyce Savicki Bodjak Schmalz Mechanical Contractors Brendan and Margaret Schneck Deborah Dempsey Scialdo Terri Scully Albert and Gloria Shaheen John and Eileen Shepherd Danielle Singe Sorrento Pizzeria Carol Spellman St. Marys Parish St. Peters Church Surgical Associates Eileen Tibbitts Robert Tomaino

Carmen Tripolone & Theresa Custodero True Media, Inc. Utica First Insurance Co. Richard Welchons Women of Rotary of Greater Utica HUMMINGBIRD LEVEL DONORS $.01-$99.00

A. Valeriano & Sons A. Vitullo, Inc. Carol Adams Dorothea Adrean Eleanor Andrews Joseph and Mary Artessa Richard and Shirley Astle Rose Mary Azzarito Brian and Andrea Bansner Camille Ann Barett Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bargabos Michael and Lori Barr Eugene and Linda Beasock Paul and Laurel Beattie Mitchell and Gail Beauchamp Maria Beck Ray and Tina Beck Ray and Sharyn Belfield Francis and Dolores Benedetto Eileen M. Bennett Faraz Blanche Gary and Adele Blasczienski Kathleen Blasi Edward and Freida Blask BNY Mellon Community Partnership Kathy Bogner Craig and Alycia Bohling Dennis and Joyce Bojdek Frank Boden Catherine Bolton The Bonacci Family Delores Bottini Grace Bottini Steven and Lynn Boucher Jacqueline L Bragg Donald Brennan Briggs, Bucciero & Smith Agency Susan Brothers Bill and Kathleen Brown Richard and Joanne Brown Maryann Buck Dorene Bullwinkle Paul and Laurie Bushnell Michael Butler Michael Calogero C.A.R.S Collision Teresa Cackett Carol Cahill Mary Cahill Ann Calogero Gina and Nancy Calogero

Elizabeth Calenzo Frank and Anita Cannistra Carrie Caporille Corey and Karen Cartier Case Managment Dept. St. Elizabeth Michael and Sherry Cash Keith and Janice Caulkins David Cefaly Chanatry's Supermarket Carol Chanatry Katherine Chester Frank and Loraine Chudzinski Pat Cichon Robert and Mary Cimbalo Susan Clark Tamara Clarey Eleanor Colucci Rose Comito Compson, Eannace and Pierro Cheryl Conrad Jennifer and Rosemary Conte Kevin and Ameena Copeland Elizabeth Coria Bill and Valerie Corrigan John and Laurel Costano Lucille Costello Dawn Cox Julie Crandell Peter and Kathy Crofoot Carl and Kathleen Cuccaro Kathryn Cully Joan Cummings D'Agostino Group Eileen D'Agostino Lorna Daily Dale Lockwood Harcutting Maureen Darling Mary Carlson Daven Cheryl Ann DeAngelo Lynda DeCarlo Philip and Rosemary DeFazio Alyce Demma Angela Demma William DeNigro Benita Denmark Jill Dennison Eleanor DeVito Joseph and Shirley DiCesare Mr. and Mrs. James DiGristina Mary DiMaggio Donald and Patricia DiMico Dino's Sausage Kathleen DiPietro Shirley Dooley Kevin and Marybeth Dowling Joseph Dorato Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dougherty Joyce Dousham Rev. Paul Drobin Anne Mercurio Dunn Lori Dutcher

Calvin and Cheryl Edmiston Nabhane and Cathy Elderkarem Arthur and Phyllis Ellis Luca Esposito Andrew Faber Paul and Shelley Falatico Rocco and Monica Falatico Roxanne Falatico-Cronk Bonnie Felshaw Vincent and Margaret Filingeri Andrew and Barbara Firsching Sheila Fisher-Mutz Edwin Fitzpatrick Laurie Flagg Mary Ford James Fox John and Terrill France Carmella Francisconi Suzanne Furmanski Diane Gaetano Norma Galbreath Helen Galime M.J Gaetano Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallimo Bruce Gaska and Gloria Koslofsky Jill Marie Gaspa Mr. and Mrs. Mario Gazelli Mr. and Mrs. George Gennings Mr. and Mrs. Frank Getter Sophie Ginelli Kathleen George Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gianotti Donald and Carolyn Gianotti Jim and Denise Giruzzi Daniel and Gail Gorczynski Donald and Helen Gossin Francis Grates Don Greco Eugene Greco Richard Green Donald and Wanda Gregory Paul and Barbara Grimaldi Vincent and Ann Grimaldi Mr. and Mrs. George Grizutto Joe and Charlene Groshans Leona Hameline Joseph and Cheryl Hammond Jr. Leonard Haponowicz Doris Harf Rev. Arthur Hapanowicz Dick and Helen Harrington George and Jacqualine Haskell Betty Lou Hayes Bohdan Herbowy Family Harry and Janet Hertline Bedelia Hobaica James Horth Fred and Melissa Hoskey Ralph and Lois Humphrey Gloria Infusino Brian and Michele Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson

Joann Jacobson Valerie Jadhon Irene Jamieson Gary and Carol Jardieu John and Rosemary Jones Barbara Jones Dennis Jones Jean Jones Lisa Jones Mr. and Mrs. Karmen Nancy Keenholts Kathleen Kelly George and Irene Kener George and Nancy Kennedy Mary Kent Robert and Joan Klem Kim Kolch and Juan Cartarero Mr. and Mrs. George Korrie Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Korrie Eileen Kney Dr. and Mrs. William Kritzler Joseph Kukowski Brenda Lambert Franklin and Dorothy Lamphere Leonard Lascala Antoinette Lavalla Raymond and Ann Lawrence Kristen Lenuzza Toby and Kathleen Levy Linda Lewis Douglas and Cynthia Lewelling John and Tony Lidano Frank and Diane LoGalbo Amy Lopez Mirella Longeretta Diane Lubertine John and Patty Lytwynec Charles and Sandra Madore Mr. and Mrs. Scott Mahardy Joann Mammone Mary Mancuso Maria Marafioti Nancy Cox Marafioti Maria Tucci Hair Design Maria's Pasta Shop Lewis Marcella March Associates, Architects & Planners. Marie Marchetti Laura Marchwinski Walter and Bernice Marcinkiewicz Michael Markis Frank and Roberta Marrotta Brian and Jill Martin Irving and Marsha Mason Joseph and Patricia Mastrangelo Michael and Cindy Mahoney Richard and Jean Matuszewski Jas and Pat Mazurowski Scott and Nancy Mazurowski Joseph Mazzatti John McCarthy

Danielle McEwen Sheila McGinty Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McGrath James McGowan Robert and Grace McMahon Nunzio Melchiorre Virginia Merola Margarel Millett Paul and Anne Milograno Patrick and Linda Mineo Michael Minnicozzi Mr. and Mrs. Richard Minutti Lillian Mody Brian Molinary Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Montana Joan Mullin Richard and Marie Murphy Dolores Musa New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 Christopher and Nicole Nimon Nimeys Auto Repair Mark and Gretchen Nimey Raymond Niznik Arthur and Donna Nole Richard and Cynthia Noon Carl and Julia North Tim and Carol O'Connor Jane Oczkowski Mr. and Mrs. Rick Orellana Mr. and Mrs. Tony Oliver Edward and Janet O'Toole Janis Paolozzi Ruth Patterson George and Debby Penree Frank and Dona Parisi Ronald Parshall Beverly Pellegrino Celia Peppenelli Mary Perreault James and Barbara Perry Mary Peters Dr. David and Eleanor Petrie John and Andrea Petrone James Pfisterer Daniel and Betsy Phillips Janice Piacente Douglas and Karen Pirnie Theresa Pitrel Doris Pletl Linda Polizzi Theodore and Evelyn Potempa Edward and Virginia Potrzeba Presbyterian Women of Utica Valerie Preston Vincent and Marie Pristera Charles and Marianne Pronto Mr. and Mrs. John Prumo Rick and Tammy Quick Emma Rauscher Red Hot Mamas Dolores Restante

Ann Ricca MaryLou Ricci Mary Rieman Louis and Helen Rico Diane Ritzel Theresa Ritzel Lynn Roberelli Carol Roefaro Rofin, LLC Kevin Roods Rosa's Italian Bakery Alan and Marsha Roseen Maryann Rotolo Rita Rotundo Tracy Ruckert Rose Saba St. Joseph Nursing Home Louise Sally Salvatore's Italian Bakery Donald Sansone Anthony and Teresa Scalzo Charles and Jennifer Scaparo Larry and Mary Schecter Joshua Schreppel Vincent and Rosemary Scialdone Maureen Scoones Jennifer Scott Philip Secreti Myrtle Ann Seifried Kathryn Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sharp Fran Shenberger Patricia Sheridan Christine Secor George Sfeir Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Sipp Mr. and Mrs. Donald Skermont John and Mary Shulsky Michele Skaly and Douglas and Carmella Smith Mary Smithling Sophie Soltys Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spiridigloizzi St. Moura Ladies Society Carmine and Mary Stagliano Norman and Rebecca Stamboly Cynthia Stashefski Jason Stephens Mr. and Mrs. John Stirpe Don and Beth Stokey Gerald Sullivan Rocco and Elanor Summa Annmarie Swineford Joseph and Filomain Talerico Kathi Tamel Kara Tanoory Fran Taylor Patricia Taylor Richard and Joanne Tehan Marie Testa Shirley Thomas Lon and Maryann Thrasher

The Timian Family Allison Tipple and Penelope Trojan Dr. Gino and Arlene Trevesani Lenora Trevisani Kevin Trevor Ardelle Tuckerman Mary Walker Geraldine Weimer Reginald Wieczerzak Judith Williams Shirley Williams Fiorinda Wilson Karen and Jim Winkler Ronald and Patricia Woodward William Wrape Mr. and Mrs. William Wren Richard Wroblewski Russell Wuest Mr. and Mrs. Hank Valent Marian Valeriano Mary Ellen Van Allen Ann VanDelinder Patricia Vannortwick Virginia Yoemans Mr. and Mrs. Francis Zakris Ted and Carol Zaniewski Francis Zarelli IN KIND DONATION

ABC Fire Extinguisher Co, Inc. Beth Austin Barnes & Noble Laurel Baum, Hancock Estabrock Blooms By Bogner Carrie Bonanza, Domino Girls Broadway Theater League Winnie Buehler Butch Signs Cafe DelBuono Diane Charlsen The Cieplinski Family Citation Services Clinton Skating Arena Maria DiNigro Carol Deubler Gary Falchi Carpet Cleaning Fitzgerald DePietro Wojnas, CPA Joseph Flihan Pat Fletcher The Gallery and Associated Enterprises Gals Club Fran Gowett Hannaford, New Hartford Hoopla Lynn Huckabone Olivia Isabella Kmart Pat Kogut Lichtmans Wine & Liquor Jose Lopez

Massoud's Tree Farm Maynard Methodist Church Cynthia Michaud Leslie Milazzo Moe's Southwest Grill New Hartford Animal Hospital New York Sash Nirvana Spring Water Olney's Flowers Oneida County Health Department O'Scugnizzo PJ Green Anthony Perkins David Perrone Peter's Cornucopia Kathleen Pike Theresa Pitrel Price Chopper Pugliese Pest Control Ravenwood Comics River Road Farm Greenhouses Janet Roods Rough & Tumble Joyce Savicki Bojak Tony and Connie Scalise Al Shaw Seneca Liquors Elizabeth Symons Time For Me Day Spa Jim and Sheila Tutillo Twin Orchards Venice Pizzeria Vincents Heating & Fuel Service

Thank you to Stash's Hit "N Run for their assistance with our Bottle & Can Drive on August 2. Thank you to Jeff Daniels for hosting the Drive at Daniele's Banquet Specialists and to our volunteer, Cheryl Bowen, for coordinating this event. Thank you to Chanatry's Supermarket for hosting our fund drives for needed household items.

Thank you to Hamilton College Students for manning the Fund Drive at Chanatry's in August.

Thank you to Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. for manning the Fund Drive in April.

Thank you to the Mohawk Valley Lunch Club for their on-going support of Abraham House. Thank you to Dr. Moore, Abraham House Board Member & Volunteer, for attending their check presentation at Roselawn. Thank you to Team Leonardsville for donating the materials and manpower to build a back roof deck. Now our guests can sit outside more months of the year and enjoy our serene garden!

Thank you to Brad Zacek and Anne Mercurio Dunn for creating beauty through their landscaping efforts. Thank you also to Anne for donating needed materials and to Blooms by Bogner's River Road Greenhouse and Team Leonardsville for their flower donations.

Thank you to Presbytery of Utica for their on-going support of our mission.

Thank you to Maria and Louis Brindisi for requesting their wedding guests donate to

Abraham House instead of giving gifts. What a thoughtful and generous thing to do for Abraham House.

BoardSpotlight ThankyoutoJoeSaba,Jr.andKimKolchwhosetermsontheboardhaveended.WearesoappreciativeofallyourcontributionsyoumadetotheBoardandyouron‐goingsupport.WeknowyouwillcontinuetobechampionsoftheworkwedoatAbrahamHouse.

WeWelcomeNewBoardMembers:

Maria Alberico Brindisi joins us from the business sector with extensive Board and fundraising experience. Aricca Arcuri joins us from the banking world who is currently employed with First Niagara Bank. Ronald Paradis joins us from the insurance sector as a retired Account Manager for Travelers Insurance Co. Vicki Vomer joins us from the small business world owning Travel Connection of CNY, Inc. AbrahamHouseVolunteer's:ThankyoutoallthefabulousvolunteerswhomakeAbrahamHouseworksowell.Weneedmorefabulousvolunteers!

Wanted: Buddies:

Do you want to be a buddy for our guests? Buddies befriend our guests and help around the house. Buddies do not do personal care. Wanted: Caregivers Are you willing to do personal care and have 2 or 4 hours to spare a month or even every 3 months. One-to-one training provided.

Call 733-8210 or Go to our website: www.theabrahamhouse.org go under the "Volunteer" tab and download

the Volunteer Application.

We closed our P.O. Box in Washington Mills. All mail goes to our street address: 1203 Kemble Street, Utica, New York 13501. Thank you. We can accept PayPal through our website at: www.theabrahamhouse.org

WISH LIST

Applesauce Baby Wipes

Bottled Water (small bottles)

Clorox Clorox Wipes

Crackers Fruit Packs

Laundry Detergent (High Efficiency)

Postage Stamps Pudding Packs Utica City Blue

Bags (large)

Gift Cards: Grocery Stores Office Supplies

Hardware Stores

Abraham House: "The Next Best

Thing to Home"

“Every house where love abides and

friendship is a guest, is surely home, and

home sweet home for there the heart can

rest” By Henry Van Dyke

VolunteerSpotlight:

WelcomeToOurNewVolunteers:

SurrogateCaregivers:

JanetCackettCathyHanrettyLauraInmanBeritNelsonMelissaSmithValerieYager

Buddies:DebAckerLisaGallimo

RebeccaKearns

MargueriteKershaw

JoanLaBella

LauraLonerganAngelaLord

Nunzio

Melchiorre

LeslieMilazzoJoleenRiscicaTheresaRobertsJeanSkahanRobertTanner

MarjorieTerenzetti

FundraisingVolunteers:

JoanneBonfardeci

MichaelCalogeroStasiaFletcher

WinnieBuehler(Office)

BradZacek(Landscaping)

Save the Date and Come Join Us for:

Abraham House’s Festival of Wreaths Sunday, November 23, 2014

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Daniele's Banquet Specialists

8360 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford

$3.00 Adult Admission/$1.00 children 12 and under Free

The Festival of Wreaths features: *Public voting on decorated wreaths (Come vote for your favorites):

Best of Show, Best of Theme, Most Original & Children’s Choice *Silent Auction of designer wreaths (Come bid on your favorites)

*Stockings for Sale *Bake Sale *Cash Bar

Designer Wreath Entry Form: Bring out your creative self and decorate a wreath

(Please note: There is no entry fee to submit a wreath)

Wreath designers are responsible for: providing a wreath door hanger (Dollar store hanger is fine) providing at least a 14” artificial or live decorated wreath (your choice) Decorations for wreaths can be made from just about anything: flowers, figurines,

ribbon, snowmen, etc. You can choose a theme associated with your business or family as well as place your business cards/brochures next to your wreath. You can place lights on the wreath, but we will not have electricity during the event for the wreaths.

For businesses or individuals/families to enter your wreath into the Festival of Wreaths, please complete the following form and send/bring to Abraham House, 1203 Kemble St. Utica, NY 13501 by Monday, November 10. For questions, please call Abraham House at 733-8210. See below when wreaths need to be delivered. Name _____________________________ Organization _____________________ Phone: ___________________ Address _____________________________ City_____________________ State ___________ Zip ____________ E-mail________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Wreath Entry (e.g.: “A Critter Christmas”, Deck the Halls)_____________________________

If wreath is in memory of someone, please identify name of loved one: _______________________

Please deliver your wreath between: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 23 to Daniele's Banquet Specialist or by Friday, November 21 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Abraham House located at 1203 Kemble Street, Utica.

Abraham House Non-Profit Org. 1203 Kemble Street U.S. Postage Paid Utica, NY 13501 Utica, NY Permit No. 30

Just like hummingbirds, with the magical whisper of their wings, there is something in our soul that wants to hover at beautiful moments in our lives, making them freeze in time. There is something in us that wants to fly backwards and savor once more the beautiful past. The hummingbird is the messenger of these beautiful moments. We at Abraham House embrace the hummingbird for never losing faith and reminding us of those moments we all want to savor.

Printed by PJ Green, Inc.: Fall 2014

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words,

And never stops at all.” Emily Dickinson