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Berks Heim Family & Friends

Administrator ...................................................... Terence Brennan

Director of Nursing ............................................ Doris Logan, RN

Asst. Director of Nursing ................................ …....Liz Ernst, RN

Asst. Director of Nursing………………............Ruth Somers, RN

Heim Family & Friends is published monthly by the

Berks Heim Clerical Department,

P.O. Box 1495, Reading, PA 19603

Phone: 610-376-4841

Editor: Ann Gilmer, Dir. Vol. & Clerical Services

Co- Photographers/Co-reporters:

Carol Gemmiti

Heather Horst

Printed by the Berks County Services Center Print Shop

SAFETY AND SECURITY

CORNER

WITH TIPS FROM DAVE RUTH

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

As the summer season enters its last full

month, there is still many activities and fun times

to be shared and enjoyed. So, before summer

ends, school begins, and thoughts turn to apple

cider and crisp cool evenings, here are some ad-

ditional tips to safely close out the summer.

Outdoor cooking, nothing beats it and it

brings smiles to everyone’s face, so let’s be safe.

Check that all equipment is in good working or-

der. Don’t light up unless you have everything

handy, never leave lit grills, fireplaces, etc. unat-

tended. Be aware of wind direction, where food

is being placed and how long it is being left ex-

posed. Simple food safety guides are easily and

readily available.

Keeping your yard, walkways, and drive-

ways free of clutter keeps everyone safe. Any

outdoor equipment should be routinely checked

for any unusual wear and tear and fixed as need-

ed. Outdoor lighting needs to be adequate for

your use and replaced as needed. Simple things

to reduce slips and falls.

Make sure you are using any pesticides per

directions, storing them safely out of reach of

children or pets. Personal bug spray, tiki torches

and other devices need to be maintained and

properly used and stored to avoid any harmful

accidents. Limit exposure to direct sunlight and

heat. Stay hydrated and seek shade, know the

warning signs for Heat Exhaustion and Heat

Stroke.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.

David Ruth

Director of Security

Berks Heim Resident and Employee Newsletter AUGUST 2019

Heim Family & Friends

FAMILY DAY FUN

COMING SOON — MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

AUGUST 7 – 2:30 - Banana Split Social (A)

AUGUST 15– 7:00 - BINGO sponsored by Car Tech (A)

AUGUST 22— 2:30 - Peach Fun w/ music by Phyllis Sands (A)

AUGUST 29 - 2:30 - Boombadears (A)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th 11:00-4:00 HEIM FEST

Residents and their families enjoyed our

annual Family Day event.. The room was

decorated in a patriotic red white and blue

theme with banners and balloons . The ta-

blecloths and centerpieces were filled with

stars and stripes.

Everyone enjoyed the music by Tom

Volmer and Friends. Families enjoyed

spending time together on this special day.

A great time was had by all!

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FAMILY DAY PHOTOS (continued from page 1)

Veronica Heffelfinger…………..Beautician

Debra Chaves………….……..……Nursing

Jasmine Williams …..…..……..…...Nursing

Regina Kerr….……….………...…...Nursing

Esther Jack……….…………...…....Nursing

Sarah Vernon……..………..….……Nursing

Brittney Guerreo………….....………..Nursing Tianna Blanco……….…….………..…Nursing Henry Pegler……………...…………...Nursing Marie Juste…….…………….………...Nursing Amy Rivera…………………………….Nursing Demi McFarlin…………….……….…..Nursing Evelyn Vilasenor….…………………...Nursing Daijah Thomas………………………...Nursing Isa Rosado……..…………….……….Nursing Bella Moyer………………….……...….Nursing Heidi Lopez……….……………...…….Nursing Ashley DeJesus………………………..Nursing

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

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WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES

35 Years

Patricia Schmeck……………...…….Nursing

25 Years

Janice Greer…………,,……………Nursing.

Susan Manzolillo…………...………Nursing.

20 Years Rebecca Fitz…….………....Social Services

5 Years

Gilberto Ortiz, Jr.…….……….......Nursing

Tiffany Walters…………………....Nursing

Kristy Rissmiller…..……………...Nursing

CONGRATULATIONS, LORRAINE (continued from page 6) Lorraine poses with former, now retired, co-workers; bottom left and current co-workers; bottom right at her retirement

party.

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“The Berks Heim VSB continues to serve Berks Heim residents and staff through volunteer

service and provide financial support for residents’ needs via fund raising.”

ALL ABOUT HEIM FEST…

BCTV will be broadcasting “Berks Heim at Work in the Community” on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The topic of discussion will be the September 14th Heim Festival. Cable channels for the broadcast are: Reading Comcast Channel 15 and Service Electric Channel 19.

Tickets, tickets, tickets… don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the queen-sized quilt, wooden bench, art work, gift cards, and other door prizes to be given away at the annual festival on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Tickets are available in the main lobby at Berks Heim at a cost of $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00 The drawing will be held at 3:00 and you do not have to be present to win. Heim Fest will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents and their family members are welcome to attend the festivities that day. There will be hot and cold food items for sale, a bake sale, games, flea market, and a variety of musical performers to enjoy. .If you wish to donate items for the flea market please drop them off in the volunteer room. beginning August 28th. Items such as electronics, home décor, luggage, games, ladies hand-bags, etc. are acceptable. (Please note: no clothing items will be accepted for the flea market.) Brenda Stein Secretary, Volunteer Service Board

NEWS FROM THE VSB… (Berks Heim Volunteer Service Board)

CONGRATULATIONS, LORRAINE

We are saying a fond farewell to Lorraine Long, who is retiring from Berks Heim after 46 years. She started working as a Dietary Aide when she was 22 years old. Through the years she has worked as a Cook, a Cook Team Leader, a Supervisor and currently does Clerical work for the Dietary Dept. She also worked in the Re-ceiving and Scheduling Departments and at the Court-house. She is looking forward to enjoying time with her 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She has en-joyed all aspects of her working experience and says having an open mind in everything you do is a motto that is good to live by. Thank you Lorraine for the years you have been with us. You will be greatly missed!

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Heim Family & Friends

A LABOR OF LOVE

Many of you may recognize volunteer Barbara Simpson;

pictured above in our main entrance flower bed. Some of

you may have seen her in this flower bed before...because

she is often pulling weeds and trimming flowers to keep

the bed looking lovely! She has also worked on other flow-

er beds on our campus but could really use a partner or two

to cover other areas. If you like gardening and would like

to volunteer, we would gladly show you around to give you

an idea of what help is needed. Just mention it to our recep-

tionist, who can get you in touch with our Volunteer Dept.

Meanwhile, be sure to enjoy the beautiful flowers as you

come and go or when you’re sitting outside. Nothing

would make Barbara happier.

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Happy SEPTEMBER Birthdays Betty Riegel .................................... B2 ................. Sept. 1

Ruth Sittlinger ................................. A2 .................. Sept.1

Mary Krupiak ............................. B3 .............. Sept. 2

Marc Wolicki ............................. A3 .............. Sept. 3

Maria Justrinano ....................... EC ............. Sept. 3

Casimira Carroll……………….. .B3….……...Sept. 4

Louise Deguili ........................... B1 .............. Sept. 4

Mable Hoyer ............................. A1 .............. Sept. 4

Frederick Kreig ......................... B1 ............... Sept.4

Betty Haldeman ........................ A3 .............. Sept. 5

Laurel Pappas ........................... B2 … ..... .. .Sept. 5

Jean Huber ............................... A3 ............... Sept 5

Gloria Weber ............................. A2 .............. Sept. 8

Cecilia Godek ........................... B2 ............... Sept.9

Mabel Nester ............................ A3 .............. Sept. 9

Ronald Bean ............................. A3 .............. Sept. 9

Cynthia Heller ........................... A1 ........... .Sept. 10

Elsie Cafarelli…………..…. ...... A2… ...... ..Sept. 11

Anna Pham ............................... B3 ............ Sept. 12

Bertha Stewart…………….. ...... A2 ......... ...Sept. 12

Harold Ernst .............................. B3 ............ Sept. 13

Idilio Degiuli .............................. B1 ............ Sept. 13

Mildred Markowski .................... A3 ............ Sept. 13

Mildred Strangarity .................... A3 ............ Sept. 14

Ann Cobb .................................. B3 ............ Sept. 14

Anna Mae Gray ......................... A2 ............ Sept. 17

Ruth Yerger .............................. A2 ............. Sept.18

Mary Meshinsky ........................ A2 ...... Sept.18

Nelky Ocasio ............................. B1 ............ Sept. 18

Gloria Galan .............................. B2 ............ Sept. 19

Ruth Snyder .............................. A1 ............ Sept. 20

Anna Boyer ............................... A1 ............ Sept. 20

Larry Albright ............................ B2 ............ Sept. 20

Donald Ertel .............................. B3 ............ Sept. 21

Robert Bright ............................. A3 ............ Sept. 21

Effie Loness ............................ A3 ............ Sept. 22

Doris Enzman ........................... A1 ............ Sept. 22

Anne Danielski ........................ B3 ............ Sept. 23

Elizabeth Sadorf ....................... B2 ............ Sept. 23

Liza Bojsiuk……………….. ....... B2 ............ Sept. 23

Jose Justiniano……………. ...... B2 ............ Sept. 24

Patricia Kloeffel ......................... A2 ............ Sept. 25

Arlene Haas .................................... A2 ............... Sept. 27

June Edinger................................... A2 ................ Sept. 27

Shirley Snyder ................................ B1 ................ Sept. 27 Nancy Custo ................................... B1 ................ Sept. 28

Betty Rhodes .................................. A1 ................ Sept. 29

Lorraine Jarrett ............................... EC ............... Sept. 29

Norman Metz .................................. B2 ................ Sept. 30

* Bold Denotes Centenarian*

NEW ADMISSIONS IN JULY A-1 Carsonia Court

Anna Heckman

A-2 Pretzel City Marian Shafer Walter Dietrich

Mary Firth John Sweitzer

Susan Kehr Donald Van Reed

Dorothy Shollenberger Paul Haring

“Deb” Carol Weaver Donald Deist

Susan Emerick Diane Goodhart Maureen Galvin

A-3 Penns Pointe Eugenia Wernicki

Mildred Markowski

B-1 Market Square Martha Smith

Robert Flanangan

B-2 Reading Station Esther Kenderdine Essick Commons

Robert Labe Elena Velez

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August is a month to get your vacation in before transitioning to the Fall. It is also a month for gearing up

for the Fall, especially for the kids to get all the things they need for the upcoming school year.

It’s a time to GEAR UP. All the stores have great prices on school supplies that all the children need. You

can even begin to bargain hunt for clothing for the new school year.

GEAR UP FOR PRE-SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, GRADE SCHOOL, JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH

SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE.

It’s a time to GEAR UP for Fall sports, and band practice. There are lots of things to do to get a jump on the

new school year.

Also, here are some days you can enjoy in August before the summer is over:

August 1 National Girlfriends Day

Friday, August 2 National Coloring Book and Ice Cream Day

Saturday August 3 National Watermelon Day

Sunday August 4 National Chocolate Chip Day

Monday August 5 Work like a dog day

Friday, August 9 National Woman’s Day,

Saturday, Aug. 10 National Lazy Day

Thursday August 15 National Relaxation Day

Sunday, August 25 National Banana Split Day

Sunday, August 26 National Heroes Day

Friday, August 30 National Beach Day

“Be True to Yourself, Help Others, Make each day your Masterpiece,

Make Friendship a Fine Art, Drink deeply of Good Book- ESPECIALLY

THE BIBLE, build a shelter against a RAINY DAY, GIVE THANKS for the

BLESSINGS and PRAY FOR GUIDANCE EVERY DAY!” JOHN WOODEN

So as you go through the month of August take time to regard every day as a SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD

and tell Him, GOD THANK YOU FOR TODAY! Ps. 118:24 says, “THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD

HAD MADE, LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!”

Chaplain’s Good News for SEPTEMBER!

by Chaplain Clark Bossler