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

A BEECHWOOD CONTINUING CARE PUBLICATION WINTER 2018

T he Beechwood/Blocher Foundation AuxiliaryBoard’s 22nd annual auction and foodextravaganza continues to defy the adage that

fundraising events have a typical lifespan of 10-15years. It is going strong! Not only did our guestscome prepared to have a great time, they were pre-pared to bid high and often!! This year’s auction raisedover $130,000 and would not have been possiblewithout the generosity of families, friends, vendors andlocal businesses, as well as more than 75 volunteersThank you all for your generous spirit and support!

This is Beechwood’s largest annual fundraiser andhas raised over $1.9 million since it began. Proceedsfrom this event go to the Living Care Fund, whichhelps supplement our cost of care for residents whohave exhausted their personal resources and ensuresthat once a resident becomes a member of ourBeechwood Continuing Care “family,” they remainwith us for as long as they need our care…regardlessof their financial situation.

The “Under the Harvest Moon” theme providedthe “glow” for the evening that everyone enjoyed!Guests sampled gourmet delights, sweets and treats aswell as participated in the fun and entertainment,including an exciting auction filled with desirable

items up for bid. Kevin O’Connell of WGRZ-TVserved as the Master of Ceremonies and auctioneer forthe evening.

A very special thank you to all our event sponsors,especially Buffalo Pharmacies, Lawley Insurance, QCIAsset Management, Todd Company, WGRZ-TV andEntercom Radio.

Auction Co-chairs Viki Smith and Eileen Herr

“Under the Harvest Moon” Auction– An “Illuminating” Success –

Mark your calendars for this year:Saturday, October 20, 2018!

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Beechwood Continuing Care experienced another strong year in 2017. Thanks to the commitment, dedication, and compassionate care provided by all staff, ourcommunities are providing more services to more people of Western New York eachand every day. We look forward to building on this success and touching more livesin the year ahead.

Asbury Pointe Independent Living Retirement CommunityThe apartment occupancy rate has increased each of the last four years at Asbury Pointe and

was 98% in 2017. The list of individuals and couples interested in making Asbury their new homecontinues to grow. Last summer was our first with all of the new flowers and plantings in fullbloom along with the recently expanded outdoor walking path and footbridge.

What a beautiful experience for everyone at Asbury Pointe – and all visitors to the BCC campus.

Blocher Homes Assisted/Enhanced Living CommunityConsistent with Asbury Pointe, the total suite/room occupancy

rate increased at Blocher Homes again last year. The homelikeappeal and sense of community is stronger than ever at Blocher.Recent renovations to the common areas located throughout the buildinghave given residents multiple social gathering destinations to enjoy with eachother, family, friends and guests. As part of the benefits of our continuum,many Asbury residents have seamlessly transitioned over to Blocher when they found they could no longer live independently and needed more assistance. Happily, they not only renewed friendships with former Asbury residentswho resided at Blocher, but developed new friendships as well.

The Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) program operated at almost 100% occupancy in2017. This special program – certified by the Department of Health – allows for the enrolled residentto receive a higher level of assistance and monitoring at Blocher. This “enhanced” level of service and carecan only be provided at an assisted living facility that has obtained the EALR certification, and is yet another reasonwhy the Blocher Homes living experience is so unique.

Daniel P. O’NeillPresident/CEO

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Beechwood Homes / Health Care CenterThe average daily occupancy rate was 97% in 2017. That is a remarkably high percentage especially considering

the fact that there were over 700 new resident admissions to the health care center last year. This annual admissionnumber includes those individuals who chose Beechwood for long-term skilled nursing care, hospice care or short-term rehabilitation.

The collaborative model for providing end of life care practiced on Hospice Buffalo Wells House since 2013 wasexpanded in 2017 to include the provision of Hospice Respite Care. In 2018, the plan is to further expand the Wells House program of services with the development and implementation of an advanced palliative care program.

Renovations continue on the new medical office building being constructed on the north side of the Beechwoodproperty. For those already familiar with the buildings and traffic pattern on campus...when you enter the Beechwood property from Millersport Highway you’llturn left before the main entrance traffic circle to Beechwood Homes and the newmedical office building is located just after the designated entrance to HospiceBuffalo Wells House. The medical office space will also be accessible from withinBeechwood. A rear entrance to the medical suite is located right off the Commonshallway that adjoins the West Village and East Village buildings of BeechwoodHomes.

The medical office building will be leased to a group of local physicians. Dr. William Healy is affiliated withMDVIP, a national network of primary care physicians delivering personalized, patient-centered medicine with anemphasis on wellness programs. Dr. Matthew Antalek, Dr. Jeffrey Frost, Dr. James Swiencicki, and Dr. Jeffrey Martinezof Internal Med ID Associates, LLC specialize in internal medicine including wound care and the treatment of infectious diseases.

The medical office is scheduled to be fully renovated and open to see patients this spring.

Beechwood’s strategic objective to be an increasingly critical provider of special care services will continue in2018. Affiliations with other health care organizations is crucial to our future. Gaining immediate access to specialists needed to successfully provide more medically complex, post-acute care in a homelike setting for all will extend and strengthen Beechwood’s presence in the ever-changing healthcare community in WNY.

Very exciting!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Ongoing construction for new medical offices

Hospice Buffalo Wells House

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Beechwood Continuing Care was honored with the Regional Employer Recognition Award fromACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services: Vocational Rehabilitation) at the 2017National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Business Luncheon. The award is

presented to businesses that are “committed to hiring a diverse work-force and have been recognized for their involvement within theircommunities.” Beechwood was recognized for its efforts in helping toincrease the independence and productivity of people with disabilitiesthrough Project SEARCH and “its outstanding commitment toworking with people with developmental disabilities.”

Project SEARCH is an international program that providesemployability skills training and workplace internships for individuals18 and older with significant disabilities, particularly those transitioningfrom high school to adult life. Project SEARCH of WNY began inBuffalo in 2013 as a collaborative effort between BeechwoodContinuing Care; Aspire of WNY; Erie 1 BOCES and The SummitCenter, with funding from The Peter and Elizabeth C. TowerFoundation. The program is approved by the New York State Education Department.

“Beechwood has always been committed to attracting qualified potential employees with disabilities, andProject SEARCH fits in perfectly with our ‘Welcome Home,’ person-centered approach,” says Daniel O’Neill,President & CEO of Beechwood Continuing Care. “We’ve hired several graduates of the program, who havebecome important members of our team. They’re committed, caring, responsible and very positive. Their enthusiasmand dedication are an inspiration to our staff and residents.

At the luncheon, Beechwood also received the 2017 Youth Employer of the Year Award from theWNY Employment Consortium.

Beechwood Continuing Care Receives Recognitionfor its Successful Project SEARCH Initiative

Beechwood Homes Appoints Catherine Davis, RNTo the Position of Director of Nursing

Catherine Davis, RN has been appointed Director of Nursing at Beechwood Homes, an affiliate ofBeechwood Continuing Care. In her new position, Davis will direct the nursing staff atthis 272-bed facility, which includes a 36-bed memory care unit and Wesley RehabilitationCenter, a 27-bed unit designed specifically for residents with short-term rehabilitationneeds.

Davis has more than 20 years experience as Director of Nursing in various long-termcare facilities, with extensive knowledge of state and federal guidelines andMedicare/Medicaid regulations, including the reimbursement, QIS and QAPI processes.

“Cathy is a highly organized and dedicated Registered Nurse, and her many yearsexperience in the long-term care industry is definitely an asset to us at Beechwood,” says Rich McCune,Beechwood Homes Administrator. “We are thrilled to have her as part of the Beechwood family, and know ourresidents will benefit greatly from her experience and talents.”

Erin Richeal, Project SEARCH InstructorKathy Simme, Human Resources Director-Beechwood

Nicole Skaros-Marcello, Aspire Job CoachAlan Venesky, Project SEARCH Coordinator

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Beechwood Announces Foundation Board AppointmentsBeechwood Continuing Care has announced the following appointments to the Board of Directors for the

Beechwood/Blocher Foundation: F James M. Bedard, Family Business Coaching, Tonawanda residentF Cheryl Carr, Carr Marketing Communications, East Amherst resident F Annette Fitch, Print Plus Publishing, Amherst residentFMartha Lamparelli, Buffalo City Schools, Buffalo residentF Larry Raines, Caring Transitions, Amherst resident

Each will serve a two-year term.Established in 1982, the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation assists Beechwood Continuing Care in its efforts to

raise, administer and invest its charitable gifts. Welcome to all!

Beechwood Honors Resident Veterans on Their Special DayBeechwood Continuing Care hosted a special Veterans Day ceremony to honor more than 30 of its resident

veterans. The event began with a procession of veterans by military branch, accompanied flags andrepresentative music for each branch.

During the ceremony, which included prayers and poems, each veteran was recognized for his orher service with a patriotic pin and an American flag courtesy of members of theDaughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In attendance were Beechwood residents who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and includedseveral women who served in the role of “Rosie the Riveter.” After the celebration, veteran residents and their families were invited to have their photographs taken by a professional photographeras a remembrance.

Dr. Bill Thomas’ “ChangingAging Tour”In September, Beechwood, together with the Amherst Senior Center, hosted world renowned aging specialist

Dr. Bill Thomas and his ChangingAging Tour.Blending medical science, storytelling and live music The ChangingAging Tour

shatters our culture's damaging myths about aging. Audiences were treated to twonon-fiction theater performances: the paradigm shifting Disrupt Dementia and hissignature show, Aging: Life’s Most Dangerous Game.

Disrupt Dementia is a first-of-its kind event inviting people living withdementia and their allies to experience a new vision for living with cognitivechange. Life’s Most Dangerous Game featured original music, storytelling, poetryand groundbreaking insights on aging and care. The mixed-media performancebegan with a light-hearted look at just how “crazy” our culture’s perspective onnormal human aging can be and then asks: “What if we all lived in a world that saw aging not as a process ofdecline but rather as the entree to life’s most dangerous game?”

“Aging can be reimagined as a vivid and enlivening process that presents us with extraordinary risks, andrewards,” Dr. Thomas says. “So, how are we supposed to play this most dangerous of all games? What will winningand losing look like?”

Dr. Bill Thomas (second from left)with (lt-rt) BCC guests Lorraine Johnson,

Sue Moran, Pris Koch & Dennis Fleischauer

1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts2 Forks RestaurantAcostaAdventure LandingAlethea’s ChocolatesAlmeter Tree FarmAmaretto BistroAmherst Center for Senior ServicesAnderson’s Frozen CustardAsa Ransom HouseAsbury PointeAsbury Pointe Gift PartyAsbury Pointe Management StaffAsbury UMW of AmherstAURA Salt Cave and WellnessRev. Calvin and Janet BabcockBagel Jay’s

Richard and Mary BallMichael BarrowsBeauty Pools, Inc.Linda BeckBee PublicationsBeechwood Development and Marketing Department

Beechwood Dining ServicesBeechwood Gift PartyBeechwood Health Information Management

Beechwood Human Resources Dept.Beechwood Therapy DepartmentBeechwood/Blocher Auxiliary BoardBelknap Heating and CoolingArlene BensonBesta PizzaJudy and Ken BetzBHS Foodservice SolutionsRon BilloJeanne BinghamJerry BirzonBlocher Homes Management TeamBlocher Service GuildLinda BlumreichAnna BoccioStacy BowmanBowman ChiropracticBuffalo BillsBuffalo Brew PubThe Buffalo History MuseumBuffalo Joe’s CaféBuffalo Party RentalBuffalo Philharmonic OrchestraBuffalo SabresBuffalo Spree Publishing, Inc.

Buffalo TrimBuffalo Wild WingsTim and Mary Ann BukoltBurchfield Penney Art CenterBusiness FirstBW’s Smokin’ Barrels BarbecueCards by Fran PetersenDavid and Carol CarereRobert and Cheryl CarrTimothy Cashmore & Beth BuckleyShirley CassetyChautauqua United Methodist HouseJim and Jennifer ChojnickiChurchill Memorial UMWCoca Cola Bottling CompanyAndrew Cohn & Dr. Deborah MillerComfort Inn UniversityComTon, Inc.Serena CookDonanne CoovertMaureen CorrCarol CorsaroRonald L. Corsaro, Jr. and Jeannine Boyd-Corsaro

Don and Nancy CrawfordCreekview RestaurantCumulus Radio / WHTT 104.1 FMD.C. BrandsDaniels RestaurantGeorge and Judith DanovskisDarien Lake Theme Park ResortAlice DellingerWilliam and Nancy DelnickiRuth DemminGayle and Robert DenningCarlene DeRooJohn and Julie DeRubesJames Desiderio’s Wholesale ProduceThomas and Judith DonovanJanice Dudley

Nancy DugganMichael and Marcia EaganEcolabEdible ArrangementsBertha EfstationElma UMWElmo’s Restaurant & BarJean EricsonEspecially for You EnterprisesExcuria Salon and SpaFaith UMW of LancasterBarbara FeldmanFirst UMW, North Tonawanda

Marion FitzgeraldDennis Fleischauer and Priscilla KochFlowers by JohnnyFlying Bison Brewing CompanyRoger and Carol Forden

Forest Materials, Inc.Fowler’s ChocolatesFriends of Beechwood Continuing Care

Marie FronteraIn loving memory of Martha GalboGate House GrillGeneral Insulation CompanyGeorgetown Animal Clinic, PCLucia GetmanGlenora Wine CellarsMary GnozzoAaron GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Wallace GoodmanGary and Barbara GorenfloPatricia GouldGrapevine Restaurant and CateringJohn and Lynne GrazianiRonald GrimmSuzanne GrossmanSally GroveDoris GuginoHair Works SalonHamburg UMWLinda HanifordPhilip HaroneyHave Ewe Any Wool Yarn ShopAlvin HavenStephan and Arvela HeiderElfriede HeinzeWayne and Eileen HerrHerschell Carrousel Factory MuseumHidden Valley Animal AdventureBruce and Jane HoffmanBarbara HollaschDenise HopcusHope UMWJohn and Elizabeth HowellNancy HowlettJohn and Maureen HurleyDonna HustonIndustrial Insulation Sales, Inc.Infusion Sales GroupThe Irishman Pub & EateryJ.H. Dodman Company, Inc.Carl and Joan JacobsTrudy JanssenLeonard and JoAnn Jarmusz

Carl and Kathy JayJim’s SteakOutLavera JohnsonSharon JohnsonMargaret JonesLeatrice JordanDonna JuenkerBarbara KaneJames and Kathleen KarnathRobert KelsoKenmore UMWCeleste KerstenKey Impact Beverly KieferLaurie and Paul KlonowskiJohn and Marie KnerrJeanne KocherHarold and Jane KoonsPaul and Marilyn KoukalPamela Krawczyk-GreeneMark and Tova KristalSharon KurekRose KusmierczykRoberta LandbergHolly LangeNicholas LantzasRon and Karen LeavyLebro’s RestaurantJohn and Cathy LefkoNancy LesniakEileen LewChristine LewisLiving Well Massage Therapy, LLPLockport Locks & Erie Canal CruisesLyndonville UMWLouise MagnerMaid of the Mist CorporationLisa and Rubin MalpicaMichael and Lynn MaraschielloSulu MaratheAnthony and Nancy MarkelloRoss and Grace MarkelloMartin HouseJohn MatwijkowDiane McConnaghyMcCullagh Coffee, Inc.Rich and Barbara McCuneMargaret McGarveyGarry and Lynn McMahonMedia ProsBob and Betty MeissMarilyn MendelsonVictor and Barbara MetivierGreg and Karen MetzgerJerome Michaels and Iris BrownroutMid-State Food BrokerLois MillerPaul and Diana MillerMilos RestaurantMischler’s FloristVirginia MolinRobert and Carolyn MontgomeryErhard Moosmann

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We would like to thank the following Donors for making our auction a success.

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Morgan Services, Inc.Robert and Denise MorseMr. Bill’s Restaurant & BarMark and Dawn MuellerTed and Kathy MuellerRuth MunsonBetty Jean Murphy *MusicalFare TheatreNational FuelHilda NeureuterNew Hope UMWJoe and Lisa NicosiaKathy NyquistJulie O’ConnorDaniel O’NeillOrchard Park UMWOutback SteakhousePaul’s Upholstery ServiceHelen PeacockDon and Sue PearcePendleton Center UMWJune PhillipsJohn Pizzuto – Bronco Wine Co.Jim and Maureen PolanowskiMarie PrinceDaniel and Dorothy QuatraroLarry and Marcy Raines

Greg and Alicia RainsteinCatherine RayDavid and Denise ReichardAndrew and Lisa ReillyJohn Renna OpticalBarbara and Wesley RileyWilliam and Bernadette RiordanRiviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center

Rev. and Mrs. Paul RobinsonMargaret RoeschElaine RoteJohn and Mary Ann RusnakRussell’s Steaks, Chops & MoreSaint James UMW of Niagara FallsSalerno Paint & Paper, Inc.Salon SalonSalvatore’s Italian GardensSantora’s Pizza Pub & GrillLeonard and Marcia SaranRobert and Phyllis SchaeferBarbara SchausEdward and Brenda SchwambornJoan SchwobPauline ScintaTom and Carol SeadorPatricia Seymour

Mary Ann SharrowJohn and Bonnie ShellumDianne SippelLinda SmithScott and Viki SmithNorman and Rita SodusRaymond and Diane SotoLynn SouciseSpectrum / CharterJacqueline StainsArlene SteinhartCarol Stevens *Cathy, David and Jessica StewartWinona Stonebraker *The Straeck FamilySweet Melody’sVincent TagliarinoRon and Mary Ann TanskiSally TeibelIn memory of Elizabeth ThomasTown Square Media / Mix 96 FMThe Training EdgeWilliam and Bonnie TresseltJoan TroppTuxedo JunctionUB Center for the ArtsMarcella Uhlman

Darlene VallasValu Home CenterCatherine VanceNicholas VarroneAlan and Phyllis VogtKeith and Patricia WalzakLinda WarthlingJesse and Chelsea WassonRobert and Cheryl WassonWBBZ-TVMarlene WernerThe Westin BuffaloWhite Orchard Home FurnitureWilliamsville Hair FashionsWIVB TV Channel 4WKBW - TV Channel 7Oscar and Susan WolfOlga WoppererWozniak PhotographyBert WrightJames and Joanne WrightJoan Finley WrightJon and Ann WrightYolo Restaurant & LoungePriscilla Zagorski

* Deceased

HARVEST MOON SPONSORSBuffalo Pharmacies

LawleyQCI Asset Management, Inc.

Todd Company

FULL MOON SPONSORSJoe and Ann FrawleyWBEN 930 AM

WGRZ-TV 2 On Your Side

GIBBOUS MOON SPONSORSBuffalo Ultrasound

Dobmeier Janitor Supply, Inc.Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C.

Health System Services, LTD.Lamparelli Construction Company, Inc.

M&T Bank

CRESCENT MOON SPONSORSArric CorporationBarclay Damon, LLP

Buffalo Hospital Supply Company, Inc.The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care

ComDoc, Inc.Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Company, Inc.

Independent HealthJ & L Premier LandscapingMedline Industries, Inc.

Perry’s Ice Cream Company, Inc.The Summit Center

This year’s AuctionSaturday, October 20, 2018

We are extremely grateful to the following sponsors whose donations have made this a special evening for all!

AUCTION SPONSORS

Come “Party at the Beech!”Dig out the Hawaiian shirts and flip flops for our annual gift gathering party to benefit the

Beechwood/Blocher Foundation 2018 Auction and Food Extravaganza. Join us for sampling ofbeer, wine, foods and desserts from local vendors! All gifts cards will be used for gifts at the

upcoming Bechwood/Blocher Foundation Auction. Participants include:

Buffalo Wild Wings ~ BW Smokin’ Barrels BBQSweet Melody’s ~ Flying Bison Brewery Co. ~ Bronco Wines

And more!

Please join us for a casual evening of fun and food!

“PARTY AT THE BEECH”

Thursday, May 10, 2018Beechwood Homes • 2235 Millersport Highway • Getzville, NY

6:30 – 8:30 P.M.Admission is just a $25 gift card!

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NEW MOON

Aquajet Sewer Service CorporationDentServ Dental Services, Inc.Family Choice of New York

Happier at HomeHunt Real Estate Corporation

Mills JewelersModern Disposal Services, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.Photographics 2

Sinatra’s Landscaping, LLCSpecial Care Systems, LLC

Summit Health Care SolutionsTree Doctor, Inc.

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.

SUPER MOON

Apnea Care, Inc.Caring Transitions

Colvin Draperies, Inc.ComTon, Inc.IEvolve, Inc.

Melanie M. Kirkpatrick and Jack DavidKitchen and Bath Unlimited

Kolt Access & LiftManzella Marketing Group

Pfannenberg, Inc.R.I.C. Plumbing, Inc.

VNA of Western New York, Inc.Weaver Metal & Roofing, Inc.

SILVER MOON

Allasen Carpet CompanyAmerican Irrigation, Inc.

Amherst Center for Senior ServicesAURA Salt Cave and WellnessRev. Calvin and Janet BabcockBuffalo Industrial Chemicals, Inc.

The Display CompanyThe Financial Guys

Financial Planning Association of WNYHennessy Insurance GroupIrish Carbonic CompanyEric Knight – Wells FargoLincoln Archives, Inc.

Ogorek Wealth Management, LLCKen Peacock Construction

Schaefer Sciarrino & Schulenberg, LLPWilliamsville Art Society

BLUE MOON

In memory of Dorothy P. CarrollFranny Fran, thank you for 40+ years!

Charles and Deborah HoldenIn memory of Josephine R. Morey

Povinelli Cutlery ServiceWilliam and Bonnie Tresselt

In honor of Tony and Marie Vetrano

ORANGE MOON

The Buffalo CollectionJohn A. Edens

James and Joyce Ziemer

AUCTION PATRONS

...And a special thank you to the contributing Patrons listed below…

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2018

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS TO THE BEECHWOOD/BLOCHER FOUNDATIONBEQUESTSEstate of Mr. Allan C. Christman, Jr.

LEADERS ($5,000 & OVER)Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Frawley

BENEFACTORS ($3,000 TO $4,999)Taste of Buffalo, Inc.

FOUNDERS ($1,000 TO $2,999)Upper New York Annual Conference, United Methodist Church

SPONSORS ($500 TO $999)Dr. and Mrs. Melanio L. CabalticaMr. John R. Davis, Jr.Ms. Eileen M. LewRev. Dr. and Mrs. F.Victor MetivierMrs. Kathy U. NyquistRev. and Mrs. Wayne M. West

PATRONS ($100 TO $499)Mr. and Mrs. James M. Bedard, IIIMr. and Mrs. Clemens J. BraunscheidelMr. and Mrs. Michael P. FitchMr. Dennis FleischauerDr. Roger and Carol FordenFriends of Beechwood Continuing CareMr. and Mrs. Charles E. GilbertMr. and Mrs. John HathawayMrs. Harriet V. HaywoodHope UMWMr. Li Shuen KiangDr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Kite, Jr.Mrs. Helen P. Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. MannMr. and Mrs. Gary McKnightMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. MonahanMs. Anne M. MorettiMr. and Mrs. George W. Nicholas, Jr.Mr. Gerald NolanMr. and Mrs. Francis M. O’ConnorJanice Pendleton and FamilyMr. Michael PriceMr. and Mrs. Donald A. ReedMrs. G. Evaline SchaalMrs. Mary Margaret TinneyMs. Marilyn R. WelkerAnonymous

FRIENDS (UNDER $100)Mrs. Carol AleksandrovsMrs. Margaret BarreyMrs. Rosemary BauerMr. Derek S. BrimMrs. Barbara CarlsonChurchill Memorial UMWMr. James ColicchiaMrs. Sandra CrystMr. and Mrs. Gerald DuciMs. Mary Ellen Finnerty-NachbarMrs. Zella GlickmanMr. Douglas GodinhoMs. Lolita HermansonMiss Karen J. HoffmannMrs. Ellen S. KaiserMrs. Beverly KieferMrs. Ellen T. Klock

Mr. Charles W. Kollatz, Jr.Mrs. Sulabha MaratheRobert and Tina* MendolaMr. and Mrs. James R. MillerMrs. Constance T. MinneciMrs. Tracy MullenMr. and Mrs. Richard NewellMrs. Patricia M. O’ConnorMrs. Cheryl R. PaulyMr. William Pictor, Jr.Mr. Donald L. RiegelMr. and Mrs. Arthur A. RussMrs. Donna RutterRev. and Mrs. Eldon D. SnyderMr. and Mrs. David H. StroudMr. and Mrs. Michael R. SummersMr. and Mrs. Reynold TrietleyTrinity UMW of AtticaMr. and Mrs. William VoghtMs. Patricia WachobMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. WeberMs. Shemeka WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Henry J. WischerathRobert F. Wood and FamilyMr. and Mrs. John J. ZimmerAnonymous

IN-KIND DONATIONSMr. and Mrs. William HillMr. and Mrs. Kurt D. HollaschMr. and Mrs. Philip Kish

* Deceased

Beechwood Continuing CareAFP WNY Distinguished Honorees – Leonard and JoAnn Jarmusz

Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals of WNY celebrates National Philanthropy Day recognizing individuals and organizations whose lifetime or long-term achievements have made a significant impact on an organizationor WNY community. A luncheon was held to honor the best in WNY on November 15th at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens.Beechwood Continuing Care was proud to have recognized Leonard and JoAnn Jarmusz as our Distinguished Honoreesfor their extraordinary service and support in the community.

Leonard and JoAnn Jarmusz have been generous supporters of BeechwoodContinuing Care for many years.

Leonard and JoAnn have both shared their time and talent as well as being generousdonors. JoAnn is so committed to our Homes that she is a member of both the BlocherHomes Service Guild and the Beechwood/Blocher Foundation’s Auxiliary Board!Leonard is not only an active member of the Beechwood Continuing Care’s GoverningBoard of Directors, but spends countless hours visiting residents at both Beechwood and Blocher Homes. They are both great supporters of the Foundation’s annual gala and

auction where JoAnn served as chairwoman for two consecutive years!

Their kindness and dedication to our Homes, residents and staff never goes unnoticed. It is an honor to have them asmembers of our Beechwood Continuing Care family.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2018

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

In honor of Mary Ann BarberioThe Barberio Family FoundationIn honor of Stephen E. MattelianoMs. Kathleen CaruanaMrs. Marie CaruanaIn honor of the wonderful care to Leonard D. NasiakLeonard D. Nasiak and FamilyIn honor of Maxine WebsterMs. Rhonda WareIn memory of Art, Pat and DeliaMichelle and Jim SmithIn memory of Rev. Harold K. BabbMr. Ronald BabbIn memory of Phyllis M. BenderMs. Sally Ann SchweikhardIn memory of Ethel M. BenzMr. and Mrs. Gordon F. ReedIn memory of Lewis R. BiegerMrs. Jean BiegerIn memory of Louis BordasFamily and FriendsIn memory of Adelia and Howard ClarkMs. Marcia L. RhinehartIn memory of Oswald DiPirroMr. and Mrs. Duane M. DiPirroIn memory of Clarence and Ethel DittmarSharon S. Dittmar, Ph.D., R.N.In memory of Alice M. DonovanEaton Office Supply Company, Inc.In memory of John O. ErtellGretchen Ertell's Sixth Grade Class at Christian Central AcademyMr. and Mrs. Tim InglisIn memory of Nelli FejerMr. Peter Fejer

In Memory of Dr. Robert A. and Mrs. Elaine H. FullerJane F. and Bruce A. RobertsPhilanthropic FundIn memory of Sally GiordanoTrinity Amherst UMWIn memory of Charles GorisMs. Amanda KuczmanskiIn memory of Kenneth L. GriffithsMr. Bobby BellMr. Mike ConnerMrs. Barbara GorenfloMr. Jordan GruberMr. Harry IrizarryMr. Anthony and Rev. Mary Ann PulaIn memory of Doris S. HibbardMr. and Mrs. Theodore V. HibbardIn memory of Roy and Helen HoffeltMr. and Mrs. Richard P. LoringIn memory of Eleanor G. HollaschMr. and Mrs. David AnastasiMr. and Mrs. Thompson W. AnastasiThe Bridge Group~Ward, Paul and ClairMr. Daniel K. EvansMr. and Mrs. Kurt D. HollaschMr. and Mrs. Lynn E. KoserMr. and Mrs. Charles E. LawrenceMr. and Mrs. Michael R. LippaMr. Howard J. MeyerMs. Susan MeyerMrs. Georgiana MillerMr. and Mrs. Larry L. OrsiniMs. Renee SalvadoreMr. and Mrs. David F. VonaIn memory of Mary HooksMs. Ebonee PritchettIn memory of Alice IronsMrs. Susan J. LehnerIn memory of Donald JacksonAmerican Hydrotech, Inc.

In memory of Frank and Teresa KellyMr. and Mrs. Gilles P. RainvilleIn memory of Virginia R. KirkpatrickRobert and Robin KovesIn memory of Eleanor KocialskiMs. Patricia BosinskiJasper and Gail RizzoIn memory of Elizabeth A. KrawsMr. and Mrs. Andy BacikMs. Ilene EdwardsGeorge, Linda and Chris GantzMr. and Mrs. Michael GermanMr. James KrawsMr. and Mrs. Paul NazzaretDr. George E. SmutkoIn memory of Louis Li and Li LuDr. Karl and Dr. Tina FiebelkornIn memory of Joan C. LougenMr. and Mrs. John EdickIn memory of Charles L. LumsdenMrs. Gloria B. LumsdenIn memory of Earl E. MacDermotMs. Carol J. MacDermotIn memory of James MancusoMr. and Mrs. Lester C. BennettIn memory of Enrico J. Marcolini, Jr.Ms. Alicia MarcoliniIn memory of Louise M. MattelianoMs. Kathleen CaruanaMrs. Marie CaruanaIn memory of Beverly McLeanTrinity Amherst UMWIn memory of Cornelia M. MetzMs. Christine L. CareyIn memory of John and Miriam MinskerMr. and Mrs. John H. Minsker, Jr.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2018

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HONORARIUM/MEMORIAL DONATIONS

Your Support is Greatly Appreciated!

In memory of Miriam R. MinskerMr. and Mrs. Jerry BrownMr. and Mrs. Robert H. LaRosaTrinity Amherst UMWIn memory of Vincent and Mildred MuranyiMr. and Mrs. Randolph MoskalIn memory of Marilyn M. NolanMs. Mary Lou CappelliniMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. HochulskiMs. Evelyn G. McDonaldMr. and Mrs. William E. WilsmanIn memory of Greg ProvorseMs. Shannan ProvorseIn memory of Mary U. RandallRobert and Cheryl CarrIn memory of Edna RappMs. Christine L. CareyIn memory of John Peter ReebMr. and Mrs. John E. ReebThe Reeb Family TrustIn memory of Rita W. RejewskiMr. and Mrs. Jack M. LeoMr. and Mrs. John B. McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Fred ZazyckiIn memory of Anna RhinehartMs. Marcia L. RhinehartIn memory of Norma RoscoeRobert and Cheryl CarrIn memory of Joseph P. ScaffidiMr. and Mrs. Kenneth BacharaMr. Mark J. CliffordMr. Stanley C. CollesanoMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. DearingMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. DiPalmaMr. and Mrs. Robert DiPalmaMs. Debra A. LobaughMr. and Mrs. George MaurerMr. and Mrs. Michael McParlane

In memory of Joseph P. Scaffidi (contd)Mr. and Mrs. John E. OrtJeffrey and Mary RaseMs. Eleanor M. ScaffidiMr. Norman SchackIn memory of Dean ScheiflaMs. Kathleen ScheiflaIn memory of Anthony SchiavoneGary and Cheryl ThreatIn memory of Jane M. SchmidMr. and Mrs. Duane M. DiPirroIn memory of Irma L. SchultzMr. and Mrs. Leonard JarmuszIn memory of Claude and Onnolee ShentonMr. and Mrs. Edward M. ShentonIn memory of Clare SimmonsMr. and Mrs. John N. BlairMs. Francine M. GolonkaMs. Marcia A. LambIn memory of Claire Ruth SmithFamily and FriendsIn memory of Robert J. SpothThe Eckenrode FamilyMr. David FarrisMrs. Karen MayerMr. Brandon MendykMr. and Mrs. Harold B. Smith, Jr.Mr. Derek StaubitzThe Van Fossen FamilyIn memory of Pauline SteelMr. and Mrs. James F. SteelIn memory of James and Winona StonebrakerMs. Betty D. Volk

In memory of Winona StonebrakerRev. and Mrs. Calvin BabcockMrs.Theo R. HepburnThe Jachimiak FamilyMr. and Mrs. Allen ShortIn memory of Ruth A. StuckMrs. Jeanne P. KocherIn memory of Frank and Barbara SwansfegerRev. Mary and Mr. Jayme KellyIn memory of Doris TrudeauTrinity Amherst UMWIn memory of Mary F. VennemanMr. and Mrs. James R. VennemanIn memory of Gladys ZehMrs. Nell P. SzywalaIn memory of Helmut “Jim” ZimmermanMr. and Mrs. James F. Steel

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