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The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East P. O. Box 559 Vinton, IA 52349-0559

Nursing Facility Townhomes Assisted Living Apartments Home Health Agency

Phone: 319-472-4751 Vinton Lutheran Home Phone:319-472-2092 Vinton Community Services Phone: 563-391-5342 Davenport Lutheran Home Phone: 563-386-6933 Davenport Assisted Living Apartments Phone: 319-472-4211 Corporate Office

"Providing Quality Christian Care and Service”

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REFLECTIONS is the newsletter published by The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East, a not-for-profit organization, providing quality health care, housing and services for seniors. The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East does not discriminate in its employment practices or admissions to its facilities or programs of care because of a person’s sex, race, color, age, religious creed, national origin, military duty, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification prohibited by law.

The Gift of NEW LIFE

As we move closer to another springtime which includes the holy seasons of Lent and Easter, our thoughts focus on 3 aspects of NEW LIFE which God our Heavenly Father provides us:

1. In NATURE. After another long, cold winter season, all of us look forward to NEW LIFE in God’s beautiful outdoors. Spring wildflowers, budding trees, green lawns, and sprouting gardens will be welcome sights. “Praise to the LORD, the Almighty, the King of Creation!” (LSB 790)

2. In FAITH. Because of our sinful nature, the Bible reminds us we are all spiritually blind, dead and enemies of God without Him. The seasons of Lent

and Easter, however, will again remind us of the NEW LIFE we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ. Through His perfect life, sacrificial death, and glorious resurrection we have the assurance of forgiveness and new life through Him. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” II Cor. 5:17

3. In ETERNITY. This will be NEW LIFE at its best. For those clothed in the white garments of Jesus’ blood and righteousness, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Rev. 21:4.

God give us all NEW LIFE now and in eternity through His Son Jesus.

By Rev. Lawrence Schmidt, Vinton Chaplain

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Vinton & Davenport

Winter/Spring 2019 Volume 20 Issue 1

The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East “Providing Quality Christian Care and Service”

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LHAA-E COO

A LETTER FROM DIANE

Dear Friends, As I reflect on another year that just ended and look at what 2019 has to offer, it is with heartfelt

appreciation that we say “Thank you” to the many faithful and devoted friends, volunteers, donors, congregations, staff members, residents and families who have shared their time, talents and gifts throughout this past year. Your generous commitment through this past year has truly been a blessing. John 15:5 “I am the vine, ye are the branches; he that abideth in Me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without Me ye can do nothing.” “Let us then resolve at this first annual meeting of the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association that our work shall, by God’s grace, ever be a fruit in Christ, without whom we can do nothing. He is the Vine, we are the branches; only as we abide in Him and He in us can we hope to bring forth the fruits of Christian life and service….” Excerpt\LHAA-E First Annual Meeting. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Iowa, Sunday July 21, 1946. Seventy-three years later we continue to commit the mission and ministry of the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East (LHAA-E), into God’s hands, so that the fruits of our faith in Christ will be carried out through the service programs at the Vinton and Davenport campuses. Although the focus of LHAA-E has evolved through time, the quest for our mission of “Quality Christian Care and Service” has prevailed. We are committed to the principle that each resident deserves dignity, understanding and love. We provide much more than a building to live in, more than nursing care, meals, laundry, housekeeping services, or even social activities– The way we respond to those entrusted to our care is what embodies our commitment to each individual and to our mission. By the grace of God and the on-going support of residents, families, staff, volunteers and friends, new and old; we look forward to 2019, and another year of “Providing Quality Christian Care and Service.” Blessings, Diane Gloede, COO

A Letter From Diane (p.2)

Board Member Dedication

(p.3)

Happenings Since Our Last Issue (p.4)

The Purpose of Our Mission

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The Lutheran Home Communities Continuum of Care

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Loving Thy Neighbor as Thyself (p.8-9)

Gifts of Love

(p.10-11)

Spiritual Corner (p.12)

Congratulations to: Pamela Osborn, CNA, Davenport 20 year anniversary (February 11, 1999) Maria Gonzalez, CNA, Davenport 5 year anniversary (January 16, 2014)

EMPLOYEE MILESTONES (January 1, 2019– March 31, 2019)

IN THIS ISSUE

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Joanna Moeller, Newhall, IA Mark & Rebecca Mongomery, Moline,IL Larry Moody, Mt. Auburn, IA Mark Mueller, Cedar Rapids, IA Lois Mulvaney, Vinton, IA Ruth Mund, Cedar Rapids, IA Brian & Sherry Nauman, Eldridge, IA Wayne Neve, Vinton, IA Emily Nickles, Davenport, IA Joan Offt, Blairstown, IA Gilbert & Anita O’Gara, Des Moines, IA Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, IA Park View Lutheran Church, Eldridge, IA Melvagene Paulson, Davenport, IA Prudence Petersen, Cedar Rapids, IA Rosalie Petersen, Grimes, IA Rev. Donald Pohlers, Statesboro, GA Bertha Pohlmann, Vinton, IA Helen Rabe, Blairstown, IA Richard Ragan, Davenport, IA Verla Rammelsberg, Cedar Rapids, IA Robert & Karen Reed, Coal Valley, IL Judith Reese, Columbia, MO Clarence Reierson, Walker, IA Joan Reinberg, Cedar Rapids, IA Dave & Monica Rhinehart, Vinton, IA Ralph Richardson, Hopkins, MN David & Susan Ridout, Cedar Rapids, IA Lois Rinker, Vinton, IA Florence Rippel, Vinton, IA Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Mary Rossolille, Bartlett, IL Dianna Rucker, Marion, IA Norman & Zelda Sackett, Center Point, IA St. John Dorcas Society, Waverly, IA St. John Lutheran Church, State Center, IA St. John’s Lutheran Church, Newhall, IA St. John’s Lutheran Church, Reinbeck, IA St. John’s Lutheran Church LWML IED Benton Zone Tabitha Society, Newhall, IA St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid, Victor, IA

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Garrison, IA St. Paul Lutheran Church, Buckeye, IA St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid, Buckeye, IA St. Stephens Lutheran Church, Atkins, IA Betty Sass, Cedar Rapids, IA Rev. Lawrence & Jane Schmidt, Cedar Rapids, IA Lisa Schmidt, Cedar Rapids, IA Jane Schminke, Vinton, IA Cora Schoenfelder, Van Horne, IA Mary Schoonover, Vinton, IA Richard Schrage, Davenport, IA Tom & Jo Schumacher, Cedar Rapids, IA Debra Schussler, Pine City, MN Nancy Scott, Vinton, IA Jeffrey Seeman, Fairfax, IA Allenor Selck, Atkins, IA Larry & Rita Sevcik, Toledo, IA Danise Shannon, Vinton, IA Lee & Barbara Smith, Vinton, IA Kaylene Spicer, Vinton, IA David Staab, Vinton, IA Jerry Staab, Vinton, IA Darold & Carol Stansbery, Traer, IA Gloria Stenzel, Marion, IA Helen Stueck, Atkins, IA Stephen & Sharyl Stulken, Vinton, IA Amber Talbot, Davenport, IA Joan Tarbox, Cedar Rapids, IA Shauna Taylor, Davenport, IA Robert Thompson, Nevada, MO Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, WI Judith Thurman, Vinton, IA Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Trinity Lutheran Church, Vinton, IA Marlene Tumilty, Shellsburg, IA Rev. Mark & LuAnn Urlaub, Vinton, IA Roland & Dorothy Vangen, Cedar Rapids, IA Lisa Vermedahl, Vinton, IA George Vieth, Jupiter, FL Vinton Lions Club, Vinton, IA Loretta Vogt, Blairstown, IA Michael Vokt, Bettendorf, IA George & Teresa Vopelak, La Porte City, IA Roger Waech, Wilton, IA Richard Walther, Scottsdale, AZ Kathryn Waterman, Atkins, IA

Michelle Wayson, Vinton, IA Elvin Weaver, Bettendorf, IA Yvonne Weideman, Vinton, IA Thomas Wendel, Cedar Rapids, IA Lois Wessling, Atkins, IA Christina Wicks, Vinton, IA Jim Wicks, Vinton, IA Tom Wicks, Elberon, IA Dr. Tom & Christy Wicks, Vinton, IA Larry & Evelyn Wiebke, Van Horne, IA Ruth Wieditz, Vinton, IA Dr. Alan Woodhouse, Vinton, IA Barbara Wustenberg, Durant, IA Jon Yocum, Davenport, IA Marilyn Young, Cedar Rapids, IA Edward & Denise Ziegenhorn, Boston, IL Zion Eventide Mission Society, Wilton, IA

In Loving Memory Of:

Chris & Martha Brecht Belva Dake Pat Early

Richard Folkmann Carolyn Garbers

Clara Goad Deloris Goad

Verlus & Dorothy Gloede Christina Gunzenhauser

Maribelle Hesson Delbert Koopman Jean Lindstrom Donald Martell Florence Meyer William Mund

Rosie Neve Marie and Al Petersen

Howard and Esther Sand Ardis Seeman Joyce Staab Jerry Stiles Ken Stark

Eldon Stueck Colleen Stufflebeam

Bruce Tarbox Charlotta Toth-Fisher

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Zybel Abernathey, Vinton, IA Shirley Albrecht, Rock Island, IL Martha Anders, Newhall, IA Bonnie Anderson, Davenport, IA John Anderson, Vinton, IA Julie Anton, Las Vegas, NV Carol Arbuckle, Vinton, IA Lyle & Ann Aschenbrenner, Vinton, IA Virginia Bahr, Vinton, IA SuAnn Bieri, Davenport, IA Mary Bailey, Davenport, IA Nancy Baldwin, Vinton, IA Arnette Ball, Clinton, IA Garth & Pat Beatty, Vinton, IA Bethany Lutheran Church Women’s Guild, Cedar Rapids, IA Ardella Boettcher, Belvidere, IL Rosemary Boisen, Vinton, IA Lois Bonefas, Waterloo, IA Deborah Brecht, Keystone, IA Dick Bridge, Vinton, IA Diane Brock, Broken Arrow, OK Marianne Buhr, Garrison, IA Charles & Patricia Campbell, Cedar Rapids, IA Evelyn Casserly, Coralville, IA Betty Cayton, Vinton, IA Cedar Rapids Corvette Club, Cedar Rapids, IA Doris Danker, Traer, IA Susan Delfs, Dysart, IA Larry & Linda Druschel, Vinton, IA Vernon Egland, Bettendorf, IA Ron Elwick, Vinton, IA Dorothy Embretson, Newhall, IA Donald & Dianne Fennern, Cedar Rapids, IA Janis Ferguson, Vinton, IA Lori Ferguson, Vinton, IA Jerry Fitzgerald, Hackensack, MN Dean & Julie Folkmann, Newhall, IA Gladys Folkmann, Vinton, IA Katelyn Folkmann, Newhall, IA Craig Foster, Davenport, IA Carolyn Garbers Estate, Vinton, IA Harold & Janet Gehle, Davenport, IA Dean Good, Vinton, IA Grace Lutheran Church, Blairstown, IA Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid, Blairstown, IA Bill & Mary Jo Guider, Vinton, IA Gregory Gutgsell Jr., Bettendorf, IA Dale & Karen Hagen, Vinton, IA Rosean Hansen, Vinton, IA Ramona Hanson, Vinton, IA Tom & Dana Hanson, Vinton, IA Vern Happel, Cedar Rapids, IA

Juanita Hargrave, Vinton, IA Nadine Hartkemeyer, Cedar Rapids, IA Harlan Hartman, Marion, IA Ruth Hartwig, Cedar Rapids, IA Michael Henderson, Urbana, IA Terry & Judith Hertle,Vinton, IA Diane Hesson, Vinton, IA Carolyn Hibbs, Vinton, IA Esther Ann Hite, Vinton, IA Rev. Leon & Janet Hodges, Atlantic, IA James & Jacquelyn Hodgson, Vinton, IA Gary Hoech, Cedar Rapids, IA Susan Hoeck, Golden, MO Paul Hoegner, Moline, IL Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davenport, IA Justin & Caroline Hoover, Kansas City, MO Richard & Lisa Hudson, De Witt, IA Velma Huebner, Clarence, IA Florence Hughes, Wayne, NJ Debra Hughes, Eldridge, IA Cheryl Hughes-Wicks, Salina, KS Immanuel Lutheran Church Mission Club, Davenport, IA Bob & Judy Jaeger, Cedar Rapids, IA Linda Jans, Ely, IA Helen Johnson, Eldridge, IA Marilyn Johnson, Marion, IA Lester Kampman, Vinton, IA Janet Kearns, Cedar Rapids, IA Marjorie Kimmel, Davenport, IA Thomas King, Cedar Rapids, IA Marlene Kisling, Phoenix, AZ Thomas Koopman, Norway, IA Don & Janet Knaack, Van Horne, IA Larry & Sharon Koster, Blairstown, IA Daniel Kraus, Davenport, IA Delaine Kreutner, Shellsburg, IA Eileen Kreutner, Vinton, IA Doris Kruckenberg, Lowden, IA Roger Krug, Fairfax, IA LCMS Foundation, St. Louis, MO Betty Lahue, Urbana, IA Robert Laschanzky, Davenport, IA Kay Lenaburg, Cedar Rapids, IA Pastor David Likeness, Peoria, IL Joan Lindahl, Vinton, IA Jerry Lindstrom, Davenport, IA Dick & Peggy Logsdon, Nauvoo, IL Diane Long, Vinton, IA Kenneth & Catherine Longerman, Bettendorf, IA Martha Lundberg, Vinton, IA Karen Lykam, Davenport, IA Barbara Lynch, Davenport, IA Diane Lyphout, Vinton, IA

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The staff and residents of the Lutheran Home Communities are proud to recognize Ron Elwick’s commitment to the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East organization. Ron Elwick has served on the Vinton Lutheran Home Trustee Committee since 2002 and has been an active member of the Board of Di-rectors for the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East since 2003. As an elected member of the Board of Directors, Ron has shown sin-cere dedication to the members of our Association; to our residents; to our employees; to his fellow directors; to all others who serve the mission of our Association and above all, our redeeming Lord, Jesus Christ, in whose name our Association carries

out its mission and ministry. Ron was serious about his responsibilities and obligations; and was diligent and conscientious in the pursuit of his duties for the good and welfare of those entrusted to his leadership. In addition to his passion for ensuring excellent care for the tenants, residents, and clients of the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East, Ron has also shared his time and talents in other ways for his community. As the owner of “Elwick Electric” Ron is well known by many in Vinton and the surrounding communities. Ron is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton and has served his church in a multitude of ways. He and his wife, Judy, reside in Vinton where Ron serves on the city council and has for many years. After 17 years of dedicated Christian service, Ron has made the decision to relinquish his responsibilities as a Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East Board Member and a Vinton Lutheran Home Trustee. We would like to extend our gratitude to Ron for his valued contributions to the mission and ministry of the Lutheran Home Communities.

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Above: The residents and tenants had a wonderful time celebrating “The Journey to Christmas” at the annual 2018 Lutheran Home Christmas Parties. Loved ones of our residents and tenants were

invited to join the celebration. Lutheran Home employees were honored to serve them a full prime rib and bone-in ham dinner. Guests enjoyed reminiscing about Christmases past and many new

Christmas memories were made.

Above: Guests filled the dining room of the Vinton Lutheran Home for the annual fundraising dinner. This year’s event was titled: “Chopsticks! An Experience in Asian Cuisine.”

Those in attendance had the opportunity to sample a wide variety of authentic Asian dishes, (chopstick usage optional!) while enjoying the atmosphere and some Asian history. 4

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If you, or someone you know, would like to enhance the lives of our residents and tenants by volunteering, please contact the Activity Department(s) of the Davenport or Vinton Lutheran Homes for more information.

Davenport Lutheran Home Vinton Lutheran Home

Contact Liz Jansen, Activity Director Contact Brea Burroughs or

Ph: (563) 391-5342 Dana Hanson, Activity Directors

E-mail: l.jansen@lhaa-e.org Ph: (319) 472-4751

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One good act leads to another. And the impact grows. Thanks to eligible members of Thrivent Financial, that’s what we’ve experienced through the Thrivent Choice® program.

We are pleased to announce that the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East has received $5,073 in 2018 through Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Choice program. By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members can recommend which nonprofit organizations they feel should receive charitable grant funding from Thrivent. Nationwide, over $43 million in funding was distributed to more than 31,000 enrolled churches and nonprofit organizations through the program in 2018.

If you have Choice Dollars available to direct, please consider directing to the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East to further the mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care.” Eligible Thrivent Financial members who have Choice Dollars available have until March 31, 2019, to direct any remaining 2018 Choice Dollars.

“Seeing our members have a say about how charitable dollars are given in their communities is so rewarding,” said Dan Newton, Financial Associate of Blairstown, who serves Benton County. Dan Newton can be reached at (319) 721-4033 or Dan.Newton@Thrivent.com.

Go to www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more or call (800) 847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.

THANK YOU FOR DIRECTING THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

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We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.

Part of providing “Quality Christian Care and Service” includes loving our neighbor as ourselves, for our Lord Jesus Christ stated, “And the King will answer them, Assuredly I say to you, Whatever you do to one of the least of my brethren, you do also to me.”- Matthew 25:40. The Lutheran Home Communities are blessed to have the assistance of many generous individuals who not only give financial support, but also provide their prayers, time, and talents in true Christ-like fashion to the well-being of the Lutheran Home for the Aged Association-East and those we serve. Our mission is greatly enhanced by these selfless volunteers!

At Left: Carolyn Hibbs shares her musical talents by playing her guitar and singing for residents and

tenants of the Vinton Lutheran Home.

Above: Christine Smith (Vinton Community Services Administrator) poses with

volunteer, Jane Schmidt. Jane is the wife of VLH Chaplain,

Larry Schmidt. She often volunteers during Lutheran

Home Worship Services.

At Right: Joyce Wilming takes a break from leading an art

class to smile for the camera with Davenport Activity

Assistant, Rhonda Felton. Joyce volunteers her time and art talents to the residents of

DLH, helping them create beautiful works of art.

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~ Maya Angelou

The Lutheran Home for the Aged Association– East and it’s employees are unique in the world of senior support services and long term care. First and foremost, our mission of providing “Quality Christian Care and Service” extends beyond strict government regulations that are applicable to all long term care settings. LHAA-E employees demonstrate Christ-like caring and love to each resident, tenant, and patient entrusted to our care.

Our comprehensive continuum of care also makes LHAA-E unique. Seniors in our communities are supported at any and every stage of the aging process. From Home Based services to Memory Care, we offer a wide array of assistance. Our quarterly publication, “Reflections,” is a compilation of events, memories, and features designed to acquaint our readers with the LHAA-E communities while displaying our mission in action. Throughout 2019, we invite you to take a tour of what we have to offer. In the pages of each issue, a specific living accommodation or service will be highlighted. This initial feature of “Reflections” showcases The Lutheran Home Town Homes. Independent seniors are greatly supported by this style of living, and they may rest assured knowing that our professional assistance is just a phone call away.

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The freedom to live independently

without worry….

If you want to keep your independence, but are seeking less home owner responsibilities, then the Lutheran Home Town Homes may be the perfect place for you! Our independent Living Town Homes offer spacious living options in quiet neighborhoods in Davenport and Vinton.

Acquisition of your Town Home Acquiring a Town Home will require payment of a refundable entrance fee. This means that the buyer will purchase occupancy rights to his/her Town Home. The key benefit of this fee structure is that residents or their heirs will have a major portion of the initial charge returned to them at the time of vacancy and subsequent resale of the Town Home. *Select Town Homes are also available for rent.

Services Included in the Monthly Maintenance Fee

~Exterior and interior maintenance

~Annual fall or spring cleaning

~Scheduled window washing

~Cable TV

~Lawn Care

~Snow and ice removal from streets

~Property Taxes (Vinton only) A separate

property tax assessment is charged,

annually for Davenport Tenants

**Utilities are the responsibility of each residence and will be paid directly to the provider of the service.

Current Feature: The LHAA-E Independent Living Town Homes

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A Beautiful Interior

Our elegant town homes feature two bedrooms, a spacious living area, two bathrooms, a four-season sun room, an attached garage and private entrance. Other amenities include a self-cleaning stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer, garbage disposal, and individual heat/air . Each town home can be furnished and decorated to meet the personal taste of the individual(s).

What our Current Tenants are Saying...

“I love it here! The layout of my town home is awesome! It’s plenty big for me and there’s room for my kids to come and stay. I also love the location. The grounds are beautiful and quiet. I can’t see living anywhere else. The only way I’d leave is if I had to go to the Lutheran Home As-sisted Living or the Nursing Home. I just couldn’t ask for too much more!”

Mark Timmer– Vinton Lutheran Home Independent Living Town Home tenant

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