July 2019; Vol 20, Issue 7

Family Focus

Schofield Care Announces Exciting Collaboration

Schofield Care and The GreenFields Continuing Care Community are joining

forces in a strategic alliance aimed to strengthen both non-profit organizations and

prime them for future growth. Together, the alliance will help improve the quality

and clinical scope of senior care in Western New York.

The strategic alliance will allow each organization to maintain their local identi-

ties, while leveraging the successful track records and operational strengths of

both. An expanded presence in the market will lead to greater purchasing and ne-

gotiating power. Both organizations will be better situated to not only withstand

the changing health care market in a period of unparalleled competition, but to grow and extend

their shared mission of caring. The Niagara Lutheran Health System, the parent organization of

The GreenFields, and Schofield have a combined 172 year history of serving the community.

With this collaboration, The GreenFields and Schofield Care will be better positioned to recruit and retain staff,

and to offer employees additional training, professional resources, and opportunities for career advancement.

“We’re coming together while we’re both strong,” said Chris Koenig, President/CEO of Niagara Lutheran Health

System. “This is not about losing jobs or merging, but increasing opportunity, building on our strengths and build-

ing career ladders.” Together, the two organizations care for more than 500 residents at various locations, and hun-

dreds more who receive home care and adult day health care. More than 1,000 employees are part of the new

alliance.

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JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE PATIO!

Swing, boogie or jazz—we’ve got it all this summer for your listening pleasure! Bring your lawn chair and join us for

our annual summer concerts outside on the Wellness/Activities patio. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and will move

inside in the event of bad weather. We hope you can join us!

Wed. July 10—Scott Celani – Sing along acoustic guitar today and yesterday tunes

Mon. July 15 -Lyle Stang– Keyboards, oldies and rock, Lyle has it all

Wed. July 17—Down Home Country Cloggers — Toe tappin’ kick your heels fun!

Mon. July 29—Maria Angelova —Crooning at its best! Show Stoppin’ tunes

Mon. Aug. 5- Black and Blue Trio—Enjoy the musical sounds of these musicians

and singers

Wed. Aug. 14-Tony Pedulla—Take a trip down memory lane with legendary Tony P.

Mon. Aug. 26-Sax Man Slim—Live jazz music on the sax with music accompaniment

Our Mission: To provide knowledgeable & compassionate care that enhances the lives of those we serve

Christopher Koenig, PT, DBT, MBA, LNHA President & Chief Executive Officer Niagara Lutheran Health System

Randy Gerlach, President/CEO Schofield Care

Editor: Rosemary Collins, Director

of Community & Foundation

Relations

Phone: 716-874-1566, ext 6316

Email: rcollins@schofieldcare.org

3333 Elmwood Avenue

NEW ALLIANCE CONTINUED

For a complete list of all activities, pick up your Activities Calendar at the front desk, read it in

Summer Sizzles with Great Fun! See our July Activities:

♥ Patio Visits and Ice Cream on Wellness Patio,Tues., July 2 at 2:30 pm

♥ Pool Noodle Baseball on Wellness Patio Tues. July 9 at 10:30 am

♥ Sing along with Scott Celani,Wed. July 10 at 7:00 pm

♥ Zumba with Jaime, Fridays at 10:30 am

♥ Happy Hour, Fridays at 2:30 pm on the Patio

♥ Bingo Blast Mondays at 2:30 pm Garden Cafe,

♥ Slurpee Day Slurpees, Thurs. July 11 at 2:30 pm

♥ Lyle Stang in Concert on the Patio, Mon. July 15 at 7:00 pm

♥ Down Home Country Cloggers, Wed. July 17 at 7:00 pm

♥ Cooking Demo Jello Cake, Wed. July 17 at 2:30 pm

♥ Afternoon music with Russ Keyser on Thurs. July 18 at 2:30 pm

♥ Piano with Rick Sundays at 1:15 p.m., Lobby

♥Songs for the Soul with Barb, Sat., July 27 at 2:30 pm

♥Ted’s Hotdog Takeout Lunch at 12 noon on Tues. July 23

♥July Birthday party with Brian Beaudry, Thurs. July 25 at 2:30 pm

♥Christian Service Wednesdays at 10:30 am and Catholic/Eucharistic

Service on Thursdays at 10:30 am

♥ Matts Music, Sun. July 28 at 2:30 pm

♥ Maria Angelova performs Mon., July 29 at 7:00 pm

♥ Resident Council Meeting, Wed. July 24 at 2:30 pm

Questions, Suggestions

or Concerns?

Please contact our Administrator, Olivia Rozycki at (716) 874-1566, Ext. 6303.

The alliance broadens the geographical footprint of each organization, and

creates the area’s most comprehensive continuum of care, which together will

now include independent, assisted and enhanced-assisted living, memory and

enhanced-memory care, sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled

and long-term care, respite care, adult day health care, home health services,

veteran care, and enhanced palliative and end-of-life care. “Together, we’re

probably the most comprehensive group. And our community needs the not-

for-profit option,” said Randy Gerlach, President and CEO of Schofield Care.

SAVE THE DATE! You’re Invited to the Bus Covert Car Show & Cruise! Hosted by Lost Kustoms Car Club

Sponsored by Western Division Federal Credit Union Date: Sat. Aug. 10 Time: 12 noon—4 pm Place: Schofield Resi-dence Rain date: Sat. Sept 21. Benefitting Schofield Care Free admission Classic Cars welcome for $10 entry fee. Enjoy Classic Cars, Super Dog Food Truck, Paparazzi Jewelry, Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue (Dog adoption), Huge Basket Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Rockin’ Rick the DJ, and That Popcorn Shack See us on Facebook/Bus Covert Car Show

If you have or know someone with a classic car, invite them to our Car Show happening Sat. Aug. 10 from 12-4 pm here at Schofield. We’re giving trophies for several categories plus a swag bag to our car entrants! Be sure to share our event on your FB page. Thank you!