Rev. Leigh Jacobsen serves our

residential communities. It is

common to see Rev. Leigh preside

over a worship service or chatting

with residents in the dining room.

He frequently visits residents who

are unable to attend a service.

Your gift to the pastoral care

program ensures a spiritual

presence is available in our

communities and that they have

the resources available to them.

Today, St. Paul’s serves more than

500 seniors with chronic health

conditions. Your gift to this fund

will be used throughout the year

to provide Basic Needs care.

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P A G E O N E

St. Paul's is asking all of our friends and supporters this holiday season for your

help in making this a special time of year for PACE participants.

St. Paul’s PACE provides all-inclusive healthcare services to frail, low-income

seniors suffering from chronic health conditions to help them live successfully

at home rather than a nursing home. Many PACE participants cannot afford

the most basic items for their personal care. Socks, t-shirts, gloves, shampoo –

it’s all needed.

That’s where you can make a difference!

You can contribute to our holiday donation drive by providing the following

(all new) items to PACE seniors:

There are many ways you can help make this year’s drive a success. Whichever way you choose,

your generosity will bring a smile to hundreds of seniors this holiday season.

Make the Holidays Special - Sundries for Seniors Drive

* Once you have made your online purchase, please email your Order Confirmation (showing items to be shipped) to Kathryn Courter.

This will help us plan for the gift wrapping.

** Mail all gift cards to St. Paul’s Senior Services Foundation, 328 Maple Street, San Diego 92104

You can give with these EASY steps:

Purchase items from our PACE Wish List ONLINE at Amazon.com.* The items you buy

will be delivered directly to PACE. Have questions? Click here for answers to make the

process simple.

Purchase gift cards for Amazon, Target and Walmart. ** The PACE staff makes purchases

using gift cards for items not received via donation and/or for any special basic needs of

PACE participants.

Purchase items at the retail outlet of your choice and drop them off at St. Paul’s

Community Care Center at your convenience.

Make a Cash Donation and Give Now or mail your check to St. Paul’s Senior Services.

Personal Care & Comfort:

Shampoo & Conditioner

Deodorant & Body Soaps

Razors & Shaving Cream

Hand & Body Lotion

Fleece Throw Blankets

Clothing:

Socks & T-Shirts

Sweatpants & Sweatshirts

Women’s Printed Scarves

Knitted Scarves

Jackets & Gloves

Pajamas & House Slippers

Make Your Gift Extra Special

If we receive your items by December 20, volunteers will wrap and include them in a holiday care package

for PACE participants.

P A G E T W O

A St. Paul’s-Style Salute to Veterans

Our military veterans were honored with a Veterans Day Salute on November 11 at the Community Care

Center. Guests were welcomed by Stewart Gaddy, retired U.S. Navy and Foundation administrative

assistant, followed by a moving invocation from Rev. Richard Anderson, military veteran and St. Paul’s

Manor resident.

Saxophonist Marcia Foreman played The Star Spangled Banner, as children from the Mighty Hornets

classroom helped with the flag-raising ceremony. With his beautiful baritone voice, St. Paul’s staff member

John Iocolano then led guests in singing the My Country ‘Tis of Thee.

Guest speaker Capt. Timothy M. Conroy spoke of highlights from his 27-year career in the U.S. Navy

(Retired). All veterans in attendance received a military recognition certificate presented by Capt. Kurt

Rothenhaus, (U.S. Navy), commanding officer of SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. The children also

presented an art project in appreciation of veterans.

“It was an honor to lead the closing remarks for St. Paul’s annual Veterans Day recognition event,” said

Larry Hoeksema, St. Paul’s Board member. “Having served in the military, I truly appreciate that St. Paul’s

values veterans for their service to our country and community.”

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Prayer Breakfast Kicks Off Season of Giving St. Paul’s celebrated its 5th Annual Prayer Breakfast on November 15 with inspiring words from Keynote

Speaker Jonathan Hunter, a creative leader in the field of supportive housing and administering to the

homeless. Musical messages of peace were given by St. Paul’s choir and Rev. Wayne Sanders. Thank you to

Episcopal Bishop James Mathes and James Pope from the San Diego Rescue Mission, who provided inspiring

words of prayer during the program to all who attended from San Diego’s faith community.

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P A G E F O U R

Love Uniting Volunteers (LUV) was envisioned in

the early 1980s as an auxiliary to support the

welfare of seniors at St. Paul’s Senior Services.

LUV members organize several events for St.

Paul’s – some are fundraisers, others are events

that enhance the social environment for our

residents and participants.

LUV sees to it that the holiday season is a

memorable one, especially for those residents

that may not have any family or loved ones

nearby. For example, a number of LUV members

coordinate the collection of gift items and

prepare gift bags for delivery on Christmas Eve

for each and every St. Paul’s resident.

This year, over 350 holiday gift bags will be

distributed to seniors in all of our residential

communities! For many of our seniors, this is the

only gift they will receive during the holiday

season.

Volunteer Spotlight: Union Bank of California Special thanks to volunteers from Union Bank

who served up delicious sundaes at our recent

Intergenerational Ice Cream Social.

Manor Residents

joined participants

from St. Paul’s

Senior Day and

Child Care

programs at the

Childrens Park for

some fun in the sun!

In addition to the year-

round ice cream socials

and the holiday gift

bags, LUV membership

dues also support

holiday receptions for

residents and their

families. These events

bring together

volunteers and the

residents they enjoy serving for holiday storytelling and

sign-along caroling.

The hour-long events this season will take place at each

community, and families and friends are invited to

attend:

Manor: December 15 (2:00pm)

Villa: December 15 (3:30pm)

McColl Health Center: December 20 (2:00pm)

Plaza: December 21 (1:30pm)

How you can help:

Holiday joy is made possible every year through the dedication and support of Love Uniting Volunteers and

gifts from generous people like you. For more information on how you can help the seniors at St. Paul’s

throughout the year or to become a member of LUV, please contact Stewart Gaddy at (619) 239-6900.

LUV Continues Holiday Traditions

Pictured above (L—R): Dennis Reydom, JR Raines, Teagann Nickel,

Lori Nickel, McKendrick Nickel

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