Sheila was born on November 19th, 1950 to George and Virginia Peace. She grew up in the small town of Franklinville, NY. She has two younger brothers, Bry-an and Kevin. She was very close to her parents and is still very close to her two brothers. Her father George worked for National Grid and her mother Virginia stayed home to raise the children until they all went off to school, Virginia went to work at Franklinville Elementary school as the secretary of the elementary princi-ple. Sheila loved school, she enjoyed singing in chorus. She also loved being in a play in high school, you can say that is where she developed her love for the thea-

ter. Sheila graduated from Franklinville High School in 1969 and went to Jamestown Community College. After college, Sheila worked 23 years for Dresser Rand in Olean, NY. After leaving Dress-er Rand, Sheila worked as a teachers aide for the Hinsdale Central School district. She loved work-ing with the children.

After work, Sheila spent her nights doing the thing she loved most, community theater. Sheila was part of the Olean Community Theater. The Olean Community Theater has been produc-ing plays since 1979. Sheila enjoyed the theater so much, she would perform in plays, sing in the chorus and helped direct plays. She also sat on the Board of Olean Community Theater for several years. Sheila talks fondly of her time in the theater, you can see the passion she has for O.C.T. and all of the people she has worked and performed with over the years. She is looking forward to see-ing their newest play, Legally Blonde the musical, which will be performing at the Allegany/Limestone High School March 8th, 9th, 10th.

Some of the plays Sheila has been a part of are; Fiddler on the Roof, where she played Yente the matchmaker, Night Mother, The King and I, Musical Chairs, Exit the Body, Crimes of the Heart, Oklahoma, The Foreigner, Night Watch, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Moon over Buffalo, just to name a few. When Sheila wasn’t on stage performing or singing, she was backstage helping oth-er performers get ready.

I was able to find a few pictures of the plays listed above, as Sheila and I looked through the pictures, her smile grew bigger and bigger as she took a trip down memory lane with each picture we looked at. Please follow us onto page two where you can see some of the pictures, you can see for yourself the many different characters she has played over the years. Theater will always hold a special place in her heart!

Eden Heights Of Olean A ss i s ted L iv ing & Memor y Care

2019

March Resident Spotlight: Sheila Peace

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Entertainment:

14th– Entertainment/Birthday Bash

Dick Pensyl @ 1:30pm

15th– Irish Dancers @ 2:00pm

21st– Entertainment: Ade Adu

28th– Entertainment: Rustic Ramblers

Sheila Peace continued from page 1

Ruth Bixby shared this nursery rhyme she would say to

her children when they were little. I wanted to share it with

all of you:

The North Wind Doth Blow

The north wind doth blow,

And we shall have snow,

And what will poor robin do then?

Poor thing.

He'll sit in a barn,

And keep himself warm,

And hide his head under his wing,

Poor thing.

1) Guys and Dolls

2) The Foreigner

3) Nightwatch

4) Fiddler on the Roof

5) Exit the Body

6) Moon over Buffalo

7) 42nd Street

8) The Pajama game

9) Oklahoma

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A note from our Business Office Manager:

Nicole Jimerson

Hello Everyone! My name is Nicole Jimerson and I recently took on the role of

Business Office Manager here at Eden Heights. I come to Eden Heights with experi-

ence as a business office manager at Absolut of Salamanca. Prior to Absolut, I had

worked at Continental School of Beauty for 10 years in several different departments.

I grew up in Salamanca, NY and graduated from Salamanca High School as

well. I am married to my husband Bruce and have two children, Payton, age 5 and

Ryder, age 9. Bruce works here in Olean, NY as well, at Sol Epoxy and we have

been together since the 10th grade.

I want to thank everyone for being so welcoming and kind. I can’t wait to meet every-

one!!

161 South 25th Street

Olean, NY 14760

Phone: 716-372-4466

Fax: 716-372-1681

We’re on the web:

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Exceptional Care……

Exceptional Caring….

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Kelly Wilkins Executive Director

Nicole Jimerson Business Office Manager

Charlene Burgess Wellness Care Director

Sharon Konert Memory Care Director

Jodi Jordan Case Manager

Marsha Ingalls Dining Services Manager

Justin Putnam Environmental Director

April Kilbourn Activity Director

Danielle Delong Community Development Director

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We are into the Flu and

Cold season, please re-

member to cover your

mouth if sneezing or

coughing and wash your

hands afterwards with

soap and water! Drink

plenty of fluids. If you

are feeling under the

weather or experiencing

symptoms of the flu, let

the nursing staff know

immediately!

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staff can not put any

left over food into their

refrigerator, it is

against Department of

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March 28th @ 10:30am

Happy Birthday!

10th– Betty Hallack

10th- Marian Keener

16th– Rose Bressan

19th- David McElfresh

24th– Mary Despard

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Events

5th– Mardi Gras themed Luncheon with the Olean Jazz

Band here to play some Jazz for us at 12:00pm

9th– Central Baptist Craft Workshop at 1:30pm

13th– St Patty’s Day Luncheon at 12:00pm

15th– Early Lunch at 11:30am

15th– Irish Dancers at 2:00pm

16th– Workshop with Sharon Konert at 1:30pm: Friends

and family are invited, just give us a call if you are plan-

ning on attending, so we know how many will be joining us.

Thank you!

16th– Shamrock Shakes at 3:30pm

23rd– Brunch for Lunch at 12:00pm

26th– Taste of Home at 12:00pm

26th– Captains Table at 12:00pm for new residents