A BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE PUBLICATIONSUMMER/FALL 2013

Beechwood is proud to announce the recentopening of Hospice Buffalo Wells House onthe Beechwood campus. Created throughan enhanced partnership with Hospice

Buffalo, Inc.,Hospice Wells House offers individuals suf-fering with serious illness the ability to receive skillednursing hospice care in Beechwood’s “WelcomeHome”household model. A grand opening celebrationwas held on June 18.

Hospice Wells House consists of 22 private rooms ina nurturing, homelike environment that allows patientsin the advanced stages of illness to remain in familiar andsupportive surroundings while receiving palliative(comfort-focused) care. Hospice’s multidisciplinaryteam works directly with Beechwood’s team to provideadditional care, emotional support and guidance topatients and their families during this distressing time.

Hospice Wells House features warm earth-tone colorsand art deco furniture complete with a country kitchen,dining room and living room with a fireplace. A four-season sunroom and entertainment center are conve-niently located within the residence. In addition, hos-pice patients and families will enjoy Beechwood’s 24-acre person-centered campus with specialty dining,area gardens with koi ponds, libraries, sunrooms andwalking paths.

The Hospice Wells House at Beechwood is one oftwo designated Hospice units within a skilled nursingfacility in Erie County. Hospice Buffalo serves morethan 500 patients a day in homes, hospitals, nursinghomes and home-like settings. It is the only licensedhospice program in Erie County.

Beechwood and Hospice Buffalo have had a long-standing partnership that dates back to the early 1990swhen Beechwood was the first nursing home to joinHospice’s newly-created nursing home program.

Hospice Wells House is named after William A.Wells, former V.P. Finance of Beechwood ContinuingCare for over 45 years.

Stop by and see this beautiful new facility!

lt to rt: Daniel O'Neill, Beechwood CEO and Dr. Chris Kerr, Hospice Buffalo CEOassist Bill Wells in the ribbon cutting as Kathy Nyquist, Beechwood

Admin.(far rt.) and Bill's family look on!

Hospice Buffalo Wells House Offers Palliative Care In A Home Environment

A better way of caring. A better way of living.

AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA – 2013

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“Roaring Twenties” Theme for This Year’sAuction and Food Extravaganza

Saturday, October 19th – 6:30 P.M.— Beechwood Homes Atrium —

Grab your baby, put on your fur coat, tune up your ukulele and get ready to shout,“23 skidoo!”!!

The 18th annual Beechwood/Blocher Foundation Auxiliary Board Auction and Food Extravaganza will beheld on Saturday, October 19, and this year’s theme is the “Roaring Twenties!” The Beechwood Atrium will betransformed into a stunning ballroom worthy of Jay Gatsby & DaisyBuchanan!

Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme….dress as a flapper organgster or your favorite silent movie star! Theme colors are black, silver,red and white. Guests will enjoy a multitude of sumptuous food stations,fine wines, imported beers and flowing champagne. Kevin O’Connell ofWGRZ-TV will be returning as Master of Ceremonies and CelebrityAuctioneer. Music is provided by the Ron Corsaro Trio.

In addition to fabulous food and entertainment, there will be excitingauction items up for bid, all for a great cause: to benefit our residents andHomes. The Auction and Food Extravaganza is our largest annualfundraiser, and has raised more than $1.3 million since it started!

Each year hundreds of gifts are donated to ensure that this fundraiseris a great success. Proceeds this year are dedicated to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation which assistsour Homes in providing a “true home” for our residents and patients by supplementing our everincreasing costs of care, capital improvements to maintain our commitment to excellence, and devel-opment of innovative “quality of life” programs and projects such as “Welcome Home!”

CALL THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TODAY AT (716) 810-7370FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP OR TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.

Gifts Party at the Beech Auction Gift Gathering PartyOn June 28th, the first Annual “Party at the Beech” Gift Gathering Party was held.

Over 100 guests enjoyed a summer evening full of great food, desserts, wines, beer and conversation.In the traditional Beechwood spirit, several lucky people walked away with great raffle prizes . . . but

absolutely everyone left with a big smile on their face! Fun was had by all in attendance! Thousands of dollars in gift cards were donated to benefit our Fall Auction.

We want to thank the following vendors for their generous donations which madeour first "Party at the Beech" such a success!

D’Avolio Olive Oils ~ Rizotto Ristorante ~ Sweet Melody’s Gelato ~ Bronco WinesFlying Bison Brewery Co. ~ Lisa Donhauser & her Chocolate Fountain

Morgan Services ~ Desiderio Produce ~ Besta Pizza

Auction Co-chairs Priscilla Koch and Joan Wright

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AUCTION AND FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA – 2013

Option 1Auction Item(s)

The item(s) we would like to donate to the Auction is: ________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Value: ____________________________________

Name to be listed in program book:________________________________________________

Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________City __________________State __________Zip ____

E-mail: ______________________________ Phone # ________________________________

Option 2Patron Levels

Listing to appear in Auction Program Book

Pearl $500 ______________Two complimentary reservations offered to $500 Level Patrons and a half page ad/listing in our program book. Please send the ad in JPG or PDF format to eelleeww@@bbeeeecchhwwooooddccaarree..oorrgg

Crystal $250 ____________ Champagne $100 __________

Flapper $50 ____________ Feather $25 ________________

Enclosed is our payment of $_____________ for a Patron Listing

Send Auction Gifts and Patrons to:

THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION

2235 Millersport Highway • Getzville, NY 14068(716) 810-7371

18th Annual Auction & Food Extravaganza

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Long-time Beechwood employee Barb Gorenflo has been named Administrator of Blocher Homes. In her new job, Barb will oversee the day-to-day operation of the facility, including ensuring regulatory compliance and the safety and well-being of Blocher Homes’ residents and staff. Barb, an employee of Beechwood

Continuing Care since 1974, previously was assistant administrator at Beechwood and,before that, Director of Health Information Management. She obtained her Bachelor ofScience degree in Medical Record Administration from Daemen College, and also earnedher Registered Health Information Management Administrator certification from theAmerican Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) in 1981.Currently,Barbis a member of AHIMA, the New York Health Information Management Administration(NYHIMA), LeadingAge WNY and WNY Mutual Aid Steering Committee.

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Barb Gorenflo

Barb Gorenflo Appointed Blocher Administrator

Please join us in welcoming two new staff members to the Beechwood ContinuingCare family!

Marilyn Ciavarella has been named to the position of Residential SalesManager at Asbury Pointe Retirement Community. In her new position, Ciavarella isresponsible for directing Asbury Pointe’s overall sales and admission efforts. Previously,Marilynwas a real estate broker, experienced in property management. She also was in a sales leader-ship position at Buffalo-Energy,Inc.and an event planner and fitness instructor at Orchard ParkSenior Center. Marilyn obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Daemen Collegein Amherst and studied at Georgetown University in Washington DC. She currently serveson the Amherst Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee and has sat on severalcommittees, including Homes for the Homeless, Red Cross and Make A Wish Foundation.

Asbury Pointe also announces the appointment of Hilary A. Peacock asRecreation Services Manager. In her new position, Hilary is responsible for the devel-opment and implementation of a stimulating recreation/wellness program encompassingphysical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual activities for Asbury Pointe’s residents.Before joining Asbury Pointe, Hilary was Director of Activities for Canterbury Woods,Oxford Village, where she created the monthly activities schedule for assisted living andskilled nursing residents. She received her Masters of Science in Recreation Management,Non-profit Certificate from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, whereshe also received her Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure, TherapeuticRecreation. She is certified in First Aid, CPR and AED use.

Marilyn Ciavarella

Asbury Pointe Welcomes Two New Staff Members

Hilary A. Peacock

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SUMMER PICNICS & CAR SHOW

This year Blocher Homes’AnnualSummerfest Picnic had an Western theme.

Fun was had by all!Beechwood's Root Beer Float Car Cruise

has become a favorite for local car enthusiasts.Over 60 cars were on display for residents,

families and staff to enjoy!

Hazy Days of Summer

MARCH 1, 2013 TO AUGUST 31, 2013

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS TO THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATION

BEQUESTS

Estate of Darwin E. and Evelyn E. Ellis

Estate of Margaret Frank RofotEstate of Mildred G. Southwood

LEADERS ($5,000 & OVER)

Ms. Patricia BrethertonMr. and Mrs. Robert L.

Montgomery, Jr.

BENEFACTORS ($3,000 TO $4,999)

Taste of Buffalo, Inc.

FOUNDERS ($1,000 TO $2,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. MeissMrs. Susan M. MoranMrs. Kathy U. NyquistMr. John M. Repetski

SPONSORS ($500 TO $999)

Beechwood Service GuildMr. and Mrs. Gary BraunMs. Kristin A. CrandallMr. and Mrs. Joseph M. FrawleyMr. David R. FryMrs. Barbara GorenfloMs. Eileen M. LewMr. & Mrs. Michael A. LombardoMr. and Mrs. Paul MillerMrs. Cynthia M. MykinsMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. O’NeillMr. and Mrs. Greg RainsteinMs. Susan M. SawyerMrs. Kathryn SimmeRobert and Cheryl WassonMrs. Joan Finley WrightMr. and Mrs. James W. Zerby

PATRONS ($100 TO $499)

Mrs. Kristin M.AndersonMrs. Colleen BandinelliMrs. Ellen M. BeckMr. and Mrs. Lester C. BennettMrs. Penny Blask

Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Calandra, Jr.Teresa P. Chau, M.D.Mr. Derrick ChristMs. Donanne M. CoovertCounty Line UMW -

Martha CircleMiss Harriet I. DempsterMr. & Mrs.William F. DugglebyMr. and Mrs. Mark GradyMr. and Mrs. John HallMrs. Elaine M. HareMr. Brian HyzyStephen C. Iglehart, Ph.D.Mrs. M. Elizabeth JamesMs. Stefanie JanuszMr. Daniel JelonekMr. and Mrs. Philip KishDr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kite, Jr.Mr. Kameron KontosMrs. Kathryn A. KunzeMs. Rosemarie KusmierczykMs. Holly LangeMs. Merriwyn LarsonDr. Rosemary LaughlinMs. Barbara A. ManganMr.& Mrs.Richard McDonald, Jr.Mrs. Joan McGarryMs. Barbara MercierRev. Dr. & Mrs. F.Victor MetivierMrs.Virginia S. MolinMs.Wendy MullingsMs. Patricia S. NoyesMr. and Mrs.Thomas C. PerryMr. and Mrs. Michael PrattMr. Michael PriceMr.Anthony Pula and

Rev. Mary Ann PulaMs. Melinda R. SaranMr. & Mrs. Richard G. SchwindMr. and Mrs.Thomas G. SeadorMs. Susan Sinclair-SmithSmall IndulgencesMr. and Mrs. Ray S. Spurr

Mr. Nicholas A.VarroneJoseph and Linda WarthlingMs. Marilyn R.WelkerMr. and Mrs.William A.Wells, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Witte Anonymous

FRIENDS (UNDER $100)

Ms. Sandra R.AbatoMr. and Mrs. Robert C.AikinMs. Lorrie AlexanderMr. Michael T.AnnunziatoMs. Jody BantleMr. and Mrs. David BeyerMs. Mary BloodMr. Jerald F. BrownMs. Ladaejah BrownMrs. Marie BrownMrs. Jody J. ChamberlinMs. Servera CoatesJohn L. Conboy, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. CrawfordRev. Olav DanielsonMrs.Annette DennevilleMs.Ayesha DixonMr. and Mrs.Vincent DudleyMr. and Mrs. John M. ElliottMr. and Mrs. David EngbergFaith UMW LancasterMr. and Mrs. Julius G. FeketeMs. Marion FitzgeraldMr. Clifford FrancisMr.Alvin R. HavenMr. John Harry HemperlyMrs. Judy E. HennMrs. Helen HomendaMrs. Louise H. HoweMrs. Helen HyattMrs. Patricia L. KatashukMr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. KirschMr.Vincent S. KnazeMr. & Mrs. Charles W. Kollatz, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Harold Koons

Mr. Richard H. LaceyMrs. Roberta LandbergMs. Susan A. LattkaMr. and Mrs. Jack F. LeiserMs.Amy MaddoxMrs. Sulabha MaratheMs.Yvette L. MarinDr. and Mrs.Anthony MarkelloMs. Marquita McCutcheonMr. and Mrs. James T. McFarlandMs. Maria MenzaMs. Laurie MittlefehldtMs. Jefarra MoodyMs. Kimberley J. NorwichMr. Edwin NuseMr. John O’NeilMs. Monica OvertonMrs. Helen H. PeacockPendleton Center UMWMr. and Mrs. Milton B. PunnettMrs. Norine P. RichmondMr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. RideoutMs. Maureen RogersMrs. Helen E. RydzakMr. and Mrs.William L. SchallMr. Roger SchroederMrs.Agnes SchwendlerMrs. Caroline SmigelskyMs. Sally A. SmithSt. James UMW of Niagara FallsMr. & Mrs. Fredric B. StubingerMs. Cheryl TheilmannMr. and Mrs. James ThompsonMrs. Iris A.VanderburghMr. Eugene R.VinalDr. George D. and

Rev. Joanne W.VineyarMrs. Jean A.WalzakMr. and Mrs. James J.WeigMiss Frances I.WilsonMr. and Mrs.A. Neil YerkeyMr. and Mrs. George ZiattsAnonymous

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“Party at the Beech” – Auction Gift Gathering Party

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LEAVE A LEGACY

Make Your Difference in the Lives that FollowDo you want to be inspired? LEAVE A LEGACY® WNY is hosting a special luncheon that is sure to do so!

This program will celebrate our community and a vision for its future.

Keynote speaker Robert Bennett will speak about his personal experiences of howworking together to support our community – involves all of us…it takes a village! He willaddress the importance of “investing” in our community and share his vision of the WNYcommunity going forward and how charitable giving can help fulfill this vision.

Mr.Bennett is the Board of Regents Chancellor Emeritus and former president and CEOof the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Prior to his United Way service, ChancellorEmeritus Bennett spent four years in local government positions serving the CountyExecutive and Mayor. He began his career with the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce asDirector of Public Affairs, representing the business community with local and StateGovernment and community groups. Chancellor Emeritus Bennett is also a trustee of theStatler Foundation and the John R. Oishei Foundation.

A panel of distinguished attorneys, financial planners and development professionals will be on hand to sharetheir expertise in estate planning, trusts and charitable gifts.

Be sure your advisor is addressing your wishes for your family and the charities you support.

YOUR ATTENDANCE WILL HELP YOU:

• Make a plan that promotes your interests and values• Be sure your advisor is addressing your needs• Learn about legacy gifts• Communicate your wishes with your family and the charities you support

If you would like to make the decisions regarding your assets, please join us for a special program that willhelp you plan for the distribution of your assets among the people and organizations that you care for.

Robert Bennett

LUNCHEON SEMINAR:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 – FROM 11 a.m. TO 2 p.m.At the Hearthstone Manor on Dick Road in Depew

To sign up, go to www.leavealegacywny.org or call (716) 508-0525

Beechwood Continuing Careis a proud member of Leave A Legacy of Western New York whose purpose

is to inspire people from all walks of life and all income levels to think beyondtheir lifespan when doing good works for their community.

MARCH 1, 2013 TO AUGUST 31, 2013

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In celebration of Miriam R. Minsker’s 105th BirthdayMrs. Sylvia A. HahnMr. and Mrs.William H. KincaidMr. and Mrs. Edwin W. McCallumMs. Lorraine M. Meinke

In celebration of Norm and Dottie Russell’s 50th Wedding AnniversaryDottie,Anne and Tiffany McIlraithMr. and Mrs. Glenn S. McIlraithMr. and Mrs. Robert TonnerMr. and Mrs. Richard Winters

In celebration of Carmen SmithMs. Joyce Smith

In honor of Marian M. BarberaMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Barbera

In honor of Mary Jane BelzMs. Dianne Dulaney

In honor of Clara BrysonMs. Janice Nelson Wells

In honor of Arthur J. CerconeMrs. Jane Hayes

In honor of Mary A. CerconeMrs. Jane Hayes

In honor of Helen CesconMs.Anita Rybolt

In honor of Thelma FordenKenmore UMW

In honor of Ann C. FriesMr. and Mrs. Hans J. Mobius

In honor of Doris Y. HurleyMr. and Mrs. John HurleyMr. and Mrs. Ron Tanski

In honor of LindseyMiss Helen C. Mosgrober

In honor of Marilyn M. LynchMr. and Mrs. Paul Stolzenfels

In honor of Robert R. MeissMrs. Sylvia A. Hahn

In honor of Mary Ann MuellerMrs. Mary D. Styn

In honor of Jean G. NewmanMrs. Donna Milks

In honor of Elisabeth PrastMrs. Monika C. Sikora

In honor of Michelle RalabateMs. Donna Ralabate

In honor of Nonnie SmithMr.Terrell Henry

In honor of Roselyn SmithsonMr. and Mrs. David Waller

In honor of Betsy Jill StrebelMr. and Mrs. Milton J. Strebel

In celebration of Welcome HomeMiss Tina Sims

In honor of Alice E.WilkinsonMrs. Christine Belliveau

In honor of Walter J.WisniewskiMs. Mary Wisniewski

In memory of Judy ArchangelMs. Pamela Norman

In memory of Mary Lee BachmannDr. Barry F. and Mrs. Jean M.Wood

In memory of Eugenia BarnasMrs. Elaine M. Laub

In memory of Alice A. BerbachMr. and Mrs.Wayne HerrMrs. Celeste A. Kersten

In memory of Rusty BungerMrs. Elizabeth A. Bunger

In memory of Florence E. BurnettMr. and Mrs. George Bellaire

In memory of Martha Sue CahillMs. Katherine A. ChildsMayfield Teachers Association

In memory of Norma CampbellMs.Alexis Terrell

In memory of Oscar and Koren CarlsonMrs. Nancy Hayes

In memory of Vincent J. CostanzaVincent and Donna Vaccarelli

In memory of Arlene DamianMs. Elizabeth Ann GostkowskiMr. and Mrs. Kirk S. Kofod

In memory of Paul H. DellingerMrs.Alice O. Dellinger

In memory of Mildred J. DoanMrs. Mary E. Fiore

In memory of Dorothy DucatoMr. Joseph N. Ducato

In memory of Nelli FejerMr. Peter Fejer

In memory of James H. FellMrs. Shirley M. Fell

In memory of Betty A. FieldFamily and Friends

In memory of Anne R. GarvinMr. and Mrs. James Polanowski

In memory of the Gill Family of Elma Methodist ChurchMrs. Betty A. Coon

In memory of Ruth M. GittereMr. and Mrs. Paul Gittere

In memory of Bernice E. GoodlaxsonMrs. Linda L. Maddigan

In memory of Dr. Harry and Mrs. Shirley GorenfloThe Shirley M. Gorenflo Family

In memory of Charles GorisMs.Amanda Goris

In memory of Robert GreenMs. Pamela Norman

In memory of Kevin GriggsMrs. Kathleen Snyder

In memory of Doris E. GriswoldMr. and Mrs. James Ziemer

In memory of Herman HaberMrs.Anne E. Haber

MARCH 1, 2013 TO AUGUST 31, 2013

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In memory of Lloyd E. HahnMrs. Sylvia A. HahnMr. and Mrs. Robert C.Walker

In memory of Andrew HalsdorferBuffalo Medical Group, P.C.Ms. Marsha CukrInfertility & Invitro FertilizationMedical AssociatesMs. Barbara Mercier

In memory of Frances D. HartelMark and Loretta Keller

In memory of Dorothy O. HolmesAlbert and Judith Shotwell

In memory of JackMiss Helen C. Mosgrober

In memory of Francis and Theresa KellyMr. Patrick F. Kelly

In memory of Doris A. KingMs. Jane S. BantaMrs.Ann S. JewettMrs. Gertrude H. KingMr. and Mrs. George RudisillMs. Susan B. Schoellkopf

In memory of Janette LeachRev. and Mrs. Robert B. Leach

In memory of Mary LillardMs.Alisia DiBello

In memory of Mercedes LopezMs. Rosemary Lopez

In memory of Winifred K. MalarkeyMr. and Mrs. Charles P. Malarkey

In memory of Kenneth J. McIlraithMr. and Mrs. Norman L. Russell

In memory of Cornelia M. MetzMs. Christine L. Carey

In memory of Blanche H. MetzgerMr. and Mrs. Douglas J. BoltonMr. and Mrs. Michael EaganMr.Arthur R. HowardMr. and Mrs. Daniel LinehanMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Metzger

In memory of Blanche H.Metzger (cont’d)Ms. Geanine M. SobczakMr. and Mrs. Kurt P.Weber

In memory of Helen MillerBruce and Jane HoffmanJeffrey, Shannon and Brooke HoffmanJames and Jacquelyn MillerSusan,Alex,Aiden and Austin Steis

In memory of Al and Nordy MinnsMrs. Florence Clouse

In memory of June C. MoosmannMr. Erhard Moosmann

In memory of Donald W. MunsonAmherst Lions ClubMs. Lorraine M. Meinke

In memory of Verna NalbachMrs. Marie Frontera

In memory of Eleanor NemetiMrs. Kelly Crisp

In memory of Eva and Phil NilesMr. and Mrs. Mark A. Schwartz

In memory of Theresa NuwerMichael and Louise Magner

In memory of James OatmanDr. and Mrs. Gary N. Nachbar

In memory of Josephine PacerMr. and Mrs. Roman Zabinski

In memory of Jean and Richard PapeMrs. Barbara J. Brenchley

In memory of Victor PrisaznukFamily and Friends

In memory of Edna RappMs. Christine L. Carey

In memory of Thomas E. RayMr. and Mrs. David Ray

In memory of Jeanette RechMark and Loretta Keller

In memory of John Peter ReebMr. and Mrs. Gary Robey

In memory of Dorothy C. RoemerMs. Linda J. Babcock

In memory of Lloyd W. RoteMrs. Elaine H. Rote

In memory of Thomas J. Ruffles, Sr.Miss Georgina Ruffles

In memory of Dean ScheiflaMs. Kathleen M. Scheifla

In memory of Clarice SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Mark A. Schwartz

In memory of Harry SheddMrs. Mary Lou Shedd

In memory of Walter J. and Frances A. SmithMr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Smith

In memory of Carol S. SpitzerMrs. G. Evaline Schaal

In memory of Pauline SteelMr. and Mrs. James F. Steel

In memory of Maxine ThomasMs. Natasha Thomas

In memory of Mary F.VennemanMs. Martha SchanzlinMrs. Mary Margaret TinneyMr. James R.Venneman

In memory of Zenon and Mary WarstockMs. Marietta W. Bratton

In memory of Grace S.WeissgerberMs. Susan Weissgerber

In memory of Helmut ZimmermanMr. and Mrs. James F. SteelMrs. Mary Ann Zimmerman

18th AnnualAuction & FoodExtravaganza

~Saturday

October 19

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Beechwood Continuing Care staff members and volunteers were honored at the LeadingAge Western NewYork annual recognition dinner held at Samuel’s Grande Manor on May 8th. The following employeesreceived the staff member of the year award.The following volunteers were honored for their dedicationto serving our Homes’ residents.

Asbury PointeVincent Battaglia, Administrative Assistant – has been part of the

Asbury team since 2009. It doesn’t matter how busy the reception desk ishe takes the time with each and every person to assist them with theirrequest. He is always friendly, ready with a warm greeting. His compassionand positive attitude are evident every day. Vince even takes out the resi-dents dogs for a walk, rain or shine!

Paige Papafagos, Dining Services – has been with Asbury Pointesince 2010. Paige helps out where ever she is needed and does it with asmile. The residents always compliment her attentiveness with everythingshe does. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and dedication. We are fortunate to have Paige as a member of our Asburyfamily.

Blocher HomesJan Nichter, Health Services – Blocher Homes is proud to recognize

Jan’s outstanding contributions as a personal care aide. She has been withour Homes for over 13 years, providing exceptional person-centered care toour residents every day. Always a smile on her face, she will take the time tolisten and lend a hand to make someone else’s day a bit brighter.

Kathy Snyder,Administrative Assistant – A fixture at Blocher’s frontdesk, the entire Blocher family relies on Kathy for so much. Her dedication,hard work, kind words and gentle smile make a difference in our residents’lives every day. Whatever the challenge or problem, Kathy calmly will take charge and do whatever it takes to meetour residents’ and their families’ needs.

Beechwood HomesRobert Lipscomb, Nursing – goes above and beyond his CNA

duties. It seems all the residents and family members know him by name!He is a team player, always offering to help out kitchen staff and housekeeping.Robert always has a smile on his face and enjoys joking with the residentsto brighten their day!

BCC Employees and Volunteers Honoredat LeadingAge WNY Annual Dinner

LEADINGAGE – EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Vincent Battaglia, Karen Grady, Exec. Directorand Paige Papafagos

Jan Nichter and Kathy Snyder

Susan Sinclair Smith, Dir. of Nursg., Robert Lipscomband Kathy Nyquist, Admin.

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Beechwood HomesLynn Mancuso, Volunteer/Recreation – is the most dependable volun-

teer...a dream! She has been part of the Beechwod family for 23 years. She cur-rently volunteers in the Gift Shop. Lynn loves to assist residents and patrons shopfor the perfect gift for any occasion. As a member of the Beechwood Service Guild,Lynn works with other members to organize and provide monthly programs forour residents! Thank you Lynn, for your dedication and service.

Elaine Judd and Nanette Viavada - Scholarship RecipientsIn addition, Licensed Practical Nurses Elaine Judd and Nanette Viavadawere both recipients of the LeadingAge WNY Scholarship Awards. Eachreceived $750 to support their educational efforts in becoming RegisteredNurses. Elaine and Nanette are “shining stars” at Beechwood with exceptional clinical skills and caring and compassionate dispositions.

Congratulations to All!

LEADINGAGE – EMPLOYEE & VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Lynn Mancuso and Kathy Nyquist, Admin.

Elaine Judd, Nanette Viavada andKathy Nyquist, Admin.

BCC Employees and Volunteers Honoredat LeadingAge WNY Annual Dinner

Another great year at the Taste of Buffalo!

For more than 15 years, Beechwood Continuing Carehas proudly staffed the ticket tent at the annual Taste ofBuffalo – and this year was no exception! More thansixty Beechwood volunteers –consisting of staff, resident

family,- board members and friends – turned out to help during thetwo-day event.

The weather was sultry, the crowd was friendly (not to men-tion hungry!) and, all in all, it was a wonderful Western New Yorkweekend. Each year, as thanks for Beechwood’s assistance, the Tasteof Buffalo organizing committee makes a very generous donation to the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation.

“This is a great opportunity for Beechwood to participate in one of Buffalo’s largest and most popularannual events,” says Cheryl Wasson, Director of Development/Marketing.“Our volunteers look forward to itevery year – it’s a worthwhile event and, at the same time, benefits Beechwood.”

Diane and Ray Soto ready for the next ticket buyer!

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Our Mission:Guided by Christian values,we are committed to nurturing eachindividual's quality of living andaging by honoring personal values in a supportive environment.

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Editor: Cheryl A.Wasson Contributing Writer: Nancy CardilloFoundation 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

Beechwood Resident Turns 105!Miriam Rosen Minsker, a resident of the Beechwood Homes, turned 105 on Friday, August 16. The

occasion was celebrated with a birthday party in her honor in theBeechwood atrium. Her two children, along with her grandchildren andgreat grandchildren, were on hand to celebrate this milestone.

Miriam’s father, Charles “Cy” Rosen, was the superintendent of print-ing on the Roycroft campus, working for Elbert Hubbard, Sr., who hadfounded Roycroft in the late 1890’s. Miriam grew up in a house on theRoycroft campus, located on Main Street just across from the school sheattended.When Elbert Hubbard and his wife died aboard the Lusitania in1915, Miriam’s dad stayed on, working for Elbert Hubbard II.

Miriam also worked at Roycroft, first in the pamphlet bindery while sheattended college (she attended Syracuse University for two years and then transferred to Pitt, receiving her degreein business administration in 1930), and then in the business office as a secretary and bookkeeper. She has fondmemories of the Hubbard family, her childhood on the Roycroft campus and her career working for the Hubbardfamily.

She and her future husband, John Minsker, grew up across the street from each other; they married in 1930,shortly after Miriam graduated from college.The Minskers had three children: Betsy was born in 1937; John in1939 and Rick in 1942. Sadly, John passed away in 1998 and son Rick passed away in 2005.Today, Mrs. Minskerhas eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

The Minskers both served on the original board of directors for Beechwood Continuing Care. John servedfrom 1961-1980; he was chairman of the board from 1966-1968. A contractor by trade, he chaired the buildingcommittee for the Beechwood Homes (formerly Beechwood Residence & Nursing Homes).Miriam was a mem-ber of The Blocher Homes’ board of directors prior to the merger with Beechwood in 1977; she served on thejoint committee as well.They both continued to be active supporters and volunteers for many years.

What is Miriam Minsker’s secret to such a long and healthy life? “I never let anything stress me out!” she says,adding that she loves living at Beechwood because “I am well taken care of, my meals are made for me, my roomis kept clean and I have made many friends here.”

Mrs. Minsker surrounded by her family

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