FALL 2016 • SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER

F A M I L Y N E W S L E T T E R

TRANSFORMING OUR SERVICES AND CAMPUSES TO

KEEP OUR COMMITMENTS Montefiore’s move to

Beachwood from Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights, in 1991, was only the beginning. As the changing needs of the community emerge, we continually seek ways to enhance our programs and services to meet the needs of

our aging Jewish and general community.Over the years, we have significantly

grown our memory care services by adding two outstanding memory care assisted living residences – The Willensky Residence on our Beachwood campus and The David and Freda Robinson Residence on The Weils campus in Chagrin Falls. Additionally, we launched our In-Home Memory Care and Home Smart Memory Technology programs, offering services and support to enable individuals with dementia to stay in a home environment as long as possible.

With an increased need for Jewish hospice and palliative care, we built the Maltz Hospice House and expanded our Vinney hospice services in the community, now having a full-time hospice and palliative care medical director. (Read about Dr. Meredith Driscol on page 6).

Our Weils campus has expanded greatly to further meet the needs of seniors in the Chagrin Valley area and now offers assisted living, a rehabilitation therapy pavilion, along with the new memory care pavilion. Another focus has been to increase awareness of our home health care and private care services.

Over the past 25 years, sustaining our commitments has been challenging, with this past year being no exception. The percentage of the Cleveland Jewish population 65 years and older has slightly declined, while the number of people over 75 has increased significantly – with this segment requiring more care and attention. We have been able to meet these needs through the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, grants from the community and our own supporters through their donations to our Annual Sustaining Campaign to maintain our

Message from Jeffrey DavisChair, The Montefiore Foundation

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016 1:00 – 3:00 PM • MONTEFIORE

Dietary laws observed under the supervision of Cleveland Kosher

For more information, contact Susan Lieberman, director of marketing and public relations, at 216.910.2647 or slieberman@montefiorecare.org.

Honorary Chair: Sally Wertheim Co-chairs: Barbara Bellin Janovitz, Margo Vinney and Scott Zimmerman

Many thanks to Mitchell’s Ice Cream for their scrumptious donation!

Grab the Kids and Head on Over to Montefiore For a Fun and Festive Celebration:

• Ride the Euclid Beach Rocket Car!• Craft project with residents• Commemorative tile decorating

• Bounce House• Balloon Clown• Animal Show

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With:Delicious ice cream, donuts, freshly popped popcorn and apple cider!

• Magician• Caricature Artist

• Face Painting

CELEBRATE MONTEFIORE’S25TH ANNIVERSARY IN BEACHWOOD!

FREE& OPEN TO THECOMMUNITY!

FUN FOR ALLAGES!

The Bea Bernstein Volunteer of the Year Award, which is named after former Volunteer Director Millie Klein’s sister, is presented to an individual or individuals who exemplify the characteristics of an outstanding volunteer by continually demonstrating exceptional commitment, devotion, loyalty and dependability by enhancing the lives of Montefiore residents. This year’s Bea Bernstein Volunteer of the Year recipients are Jerry Goldberg and Marlene Krause, a dynamic duo who have been entertaining residents with their flute and piano skills for more than 16 years!

During their time here at Montefiore, Jerry and Marlene, combined, have contributed more than 2,200 volunteer hours. They first began performing together at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, and after its closing in 1996,

this pair decided to bring the healing power of music to our residents and staff. Jerry and Marlene perform on a weekly basis in resident dining rooms where both residents and staff members are amazed by their remarkable ability to play any tune upon request. Mazel Tov to both of you!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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commitment to providing a caring and safe community for residents to enjoy regardless of their ability to pay.

The community’s response to our 2015-2016 Annual Sustaining Campaign was overwhelming, raising $438,000 to help fill the gap between the cost of care and Medicaid reimbursement (87% of our long-term care residents are on Medicaid) while supporting the exemplary care we provide residents.

As part of our community engagement, we once again held a very successful Home Run-5K Run/Walk & 1M Walk in late August. This fun, family-friendly event with more than 400 participants of all ages, is becoming our signature event. Thank you to all those who participated!

As The Montefiore Foundation chair, I would like to recognize the dedicated commitment of our Foundation department including Foundation Director Debbie Rothschild and her team, which includes Melissa Adell and Alyssa Rothstein, Foundation associates and Denise Pease, Foundation administrative assistant.

Of course, it is the entire Montefiore team that provide excellent care on a daily basis or we would be “just another nursing home.”

Thank you for giving us the means to keep our commitments. Please support all the good work we do at Montefiore – visit montefiorecare.org and show your support of our Annual Sustaining Campaign.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year!

Jeffrey Davis, continued from page 1

The 2015 Bea Bernstein Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients – The Dynamic Duo

By Julianne Leffel / Summer Volunteer Intern

Volunteers Light Up Our Lives!Montefiore and The Weils Volunteer Recognition Barbecue 2016

Marlene Krause and Jerry Goldberg with Bea Bernstein’s niece and board

member Judy Willensky.

Montefiore Residents, Staff, Volunteers and Family Members Recite the Pledge of Allegiance for Fox 8 News Morning Segment!

Be on the lookout for the news clip in September on Fox 8!

Volunteer Manager Diane Weiner presents Darlene Jones, Lead Rehab Tech, with the Staff Appreciation Award.

Seated: Shirley Basch and Alice Sayre.Standing: Peggy Behrens with Marilyn & Mel Weinberg

L to r: Anna Blum (Fab Five winner), Grace Blomquist (Fab Five winner), Kaitlyn Cox, Raeana Kiss, Gila Kalman, Andrew Muliolis, Sarah Kikel (Fab Five winner), Savannah Lucky (Fab Five winner), Aaron Simon (Fab Five winner), Brandon Rock and Julianne Leffel

Montefiore Idol Competition

L to r: Sara Shore, Mindel Ponitz, Sarah Kikel (winner), Gila Kalman, Brandon Rock (volunteer intern) and Andrew Muliolis

Junior VolunteerRecognition Ceremony

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Meet Our New Life Enrichment Team!In order to realize our mission and vision of

providing innovative and enriching programs for our residents, we formed a new Life

Enrichment department (formerly Activities) including familiar faces, some with new

roles, as well as new additions to the team.

Iuliia Marshall will assume a new role as Life Enrichment Manager in addition to continuing her work supporting Mandel 2. She will collaborate with the entire team to deliver innovative programs that bring enjoyment and hope. Iuliia will also continue developing special programs highlighting arts, culture and humanities. Iuliia is Activity Director Certified Advanced, (MEPAP1 and MEPAP2), Dementia Practitioner Certified and a Cognitive Stimulation instructor.

Kim Phillips will assume a new role as Life Enrichment Assistant Manager in addition to supporting Mandel 3. She will work collaboratively with the team on building enhanced exercise, drama and memory programs that our residents have come to appreciate. Kim will coordinate the life enrichment calendar and documentation tracking. Kim is Activity Director Certified (MEPAP1).

Josie Love will continue in her role as Life Enrichment Coordinator supporting Myers 2, including leading a pilot program on memory and sensory stimulation. Josie is Activity Director Certified (MEPAP1) and will continue to apply her love of music and our residents in all her programs.

Sharlene Armstead, our newest addition, is the Life Enrichment Coordinator supporting Myers 3. Sharlene brings enthusiasm and creative programming ideas to turn the ordinary into extraordinary. Sharlene is Activity Director Certified Advanced (MEPAP1 and MEPAP2).

Latasha Jackson, another new addition to the team, is the Life Enrichment Assistant. Latasha assists with preparing for programs and gathering residents, especially on weekends.

Leroy Parmer is the Life Enrichment Bus Driver who brings warmth and kindness to our residents as they attend outings and trips.

Be sure to congratulate all members of the team on this new path as you see them at upcoming programs and events!

Interested in gaining experience serving on a non-profit board? Montefiore is seeking interested candidates between the ages of 21 and 38 to serve on the Montefiore Associate Board beginning January 2017. The Montefiore Associate Board will shape our community’s next generation of leaders by helping to raise awareness and advocate on behalf of Montefiore and The Weils senior living communities.

Be Part of The Next Generation of Leaders at Montefiore!

Guided by Jewish values, Montefiore provides a continuum of compassionate healthcare through excellent and innovative programming, a dedicated and caring team and respect for the dignity and independence of those we serve.

For more information, please contact Debbie Rothschild, director of The Montefiore Foundation, at 216.910.2633 or drothschild@montefiorecare.org.

In Remembrance of Your Loved OneVinney Hospice of Montefiore invites you and your family

to attend our annual Hospice Memorial Service.

Sunday, September 18, 2016 5 pm • Montefiore • Maltz Chapel/Auditorium

One David N. Myers Parkway, Beachwood

RSVP by Friday, September 9, 2016 to the hospice office

at 216.910.2623.

Please indicate your name, the name of your loved one

and the number attending. Vinney Hospice staff will be present.

Dessert reception following the service.

SPEND A FALL AFTERNOON with the smooth sounds of jazz from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra’s quartet group accompanied by a talented vocalist.

For 31 years, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has been Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz voice.

Led by Paul Ferguson, the CJO promotes jazz in its historical andcontemporary forms through concerts with gifted jazz musicians, arrangers, composers and educators in northeast Ohio.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Rabbi Joel Chazin at 216.910.2522.

F R E E & O P E N T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y !

We’re

Up!

All

Jazzed

Sunday, November 13, 2016 • 2:30 pm • Montefiore!

This event is generously supported by Kenny and Audrey Koblitz with additional support from various music funds of The Montefiore Foundation.

Standing: Sharlene Armstead, Leroy Parmer and Kim Philips

Sitting: Iuliia Marshall and Josie Love

Not pictured: Latasha Jackson

September HappeningsHappy Grandparents Day! Come celebrate with us on Sunday, September 11

at 1:30 pm with a piano performance by Ilya Shteyndler in the café in honor of our grandparents.

Join us on Thursday, September 15 at 1:30 pm when The Geauga County Park District comes for a lecture on the Wonders of Nature.

October HappeningsEnjoy a beautiful performance by Cantor Gary Gelender and Rosh Hashanah service

on Sunday, October 2 at 1:30 pm.Please join us on Saturday, October 15 at 1:30 pm for an afternoon of fun with the

Metzenbaum dancers from The Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Center.

November HappeningsLet’s Honor Our Veterans! Come celebrate our veterans at The Weils on

Friday, November 11 at 1:30 pm and enjoy a patriotic performance by Joel Scigliano. Join us on Sunday, November 13 at 1:30 pm for a special performance by Workman’s

Circle in the café.

The Call OF The WeilsKim Pidala, Activities Coordinator • theweils.org

For a full listing of ALL events held at The Weils, please contact Kim at 440.996.0506.

On The Weils MarqueeSeptember 14 • 4 pm Singer and multi-instrumentalist Tom Todd performs at Happy Hour in the café

September 26 • 4 pm Singer Greg Piscura performs at Happy Hour in the café

October 5 • 4 pm Jerry Simmerer performs at Happy Hour in the café

October 16 • 1:30 pm “Steppin Out” performs in the community room

October 22 • 1:30 pm Wally Maxima performs the accordion in the café

November 6 • 1:30 pm Annette Keyes sings and plays guitar in the community room

November 7 • 4 pm Fred Barringer performs at Happy Hour

November 19 • 1:30 pm Eric Noltkamper plays accordion music in the community room.

Picture Perfect at The Weils!

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Tee-Time at The WeilsResidents enjoyed the annual golf putting contest

on The Weils campus in July.

L to R: Residents John Beclay, Irv Rothenberg, Gertrude Beclay, Claire Terrell and William Schloss L to R: Residents Claire

Terrell, William Schloss (sitting) and George Fetko (standing)

L to R: Residents Irv Rothenberg, George Fetko, William Schloss, Barbara Lebit, Sam Baron and John Beclay with Weils Administrator Evan Lubline

Meet Ivy KopitIvy Kopit, Manager of Senior Living Admissions and Community Relations at The Weils.We are thrilled to welcome Ivy to The Weils team! Ivy comes to us from The Fountains and

Stratford Commons Assisted Living owned by Kindred Healthcare. Her role as Senior Living Consultant encompassed admissions, marketing and community relations. Ivy’s community and professional relationships coupled with her experience in resident retention, strong communication skills and building census make her the perfect fit for The Weils.

Before Ivy developed a passion for helping seniors, she was with The Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland and The Littlest Heroes. Her volunteer experience includes serving as a past board member at the Mandel JCC, Fairhill Center for the Aging and United Way. Welcome aboard!

Contact Ivy at ikopit@theweils.org or 440.996.0504.

The Weils Volunteer Opportunities

The Weils is seeking adult and junior volunteers, ages 12 and up, to help with various aspects of resident life and staff support. Volunteer opportunities are available any day of the week in the morning, afternoon and some evenings. Individuals can make their own schedule.Current Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• Bingo Caller • Pet Therapy• Friendly Visiting • Wii Bowling• Arts & CraftsFor more information, please contact

Activities Coordinator Kim Pidala at 440.543.4221.

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MESSAGE FROMRABBI JOEL CHAZIN

BELIEVE IN THE FUTURE – A JEWISH TRADITION

In the midst of a contentious world, fraught with anguish, a glimmer of light has appeared in Israel. An outstanding neuroscientist, Professor Dimitrios Karussis, a former Greek national, not Jewish, who fell in love with

Israel, is conducting research at the famous Hadassah Hospital with stem cells and making remarkable progress there with diseases formerly thought incurable, such as Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis and others.

The secret is to use stem cells from the patient’s own body, cultivate them in the laboratory, reproduce them in the tens of millions and then reinject them into the patient’s own body, with notable and identifiable results. This research is being replicated in major medical centers around the world, including our own Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

One Israeli, a former marathon runner, suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, now seriously disabled, found great relief after one treatment with his own stem cells explained further, “The day after the treatment, a junior doctor asked me to lift my leg up in the air. Normally, she would put her little finger on my leg and it would fall back onto the couch, but I could actually keep my leg up on my own. I remember her leaving my room and I just cried…seventy two hours later I went for a run.”

But what is most impressive about Professor Karussis is his high esteem for the Israeli people. In his own words, “I definitely think that this thirst for doing new things and having no limits is an Israeli characteristic. The patients in Israel are very open to new approaches and are not conservative. This has helped us…this mentality that people in Israel believe in the future. They believe in innovation. This is what makes the country so progressive in the field of research.”

Belief in the future. Can there be any other way? It is this hope, this optimism that has sustained our people since the beginning.

In the seven weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah, our prophets only offered hope and consolation. Even in Israel’s darkest hour, after the destruction of The Temple in Jerusalem, Isaiah had the courage to stand forth and proclaim, “Truly the Lord has comforted Zion. Comforted all her ruins. Gladness and joy shall abide there, Thanksgiving and the sound of music.”

May the coming New Year be a year of brightness, healing and hope for all.

Join us for the followingRosh Hashanah Services,Dinner & Celebrations:SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2*(Erev Rosh Hashanah)Service • 4:30 pmDinner • 6 pmMONDAY, OCTOBER 3(First Day, Rosh Hashanah)Morning Service • 10 am Evening Service Tashlich • 4:30 pmTUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 (Second Day, Rosh Hashanah)Morning Service • 10 am

Join us for the followingYom Kippur Services, ShofarBlowing & Break the Fast:TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11(Erev Yom Kippur)Kol Nidre Service • 4 pmWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12(Yom Kippur)Morning Service • 10 amYizkor Service • 4 pmNeilah Service • 5 pmShofar Blowing/Break the Fast • 5:45 pm

Celebrate the Fall Festivalswith the followingServices & Programs:MVP JEWISH HOLIDAY PARTY WITH YIDDISHE CUP KLEZMER BANDSaturday, October 15 • 2:30 pm

Sukkot SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (Erev Sukkot) Evening Service • 4:30 pmMONDAY, OCTOBER 17 (Sukkot) Morning Service • 10:30 am

Shemini AtzeretSUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 (Erev Shemini Atzeret) Evening Service • 4:30 pmMONDAY, OCTOBER 24 (Shemini Atzeret) Morning Service/Yizkor • 10:30 am

Simchat TorahTUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Service & Celebration • 10:30 am

L’ Shana Tova5777 • 2016

*Families with loved ones in post-hospital care are welcome to attend services at 4:30 pm in the Maltz Auditorium/Chapel followed by dinner in the Myers 1 dining room.

Services & programs are held in Maltz Auditorium.

MONTEFIORE INVITES YOU TO OUR

Rosh Hashanah Holiday Dinner 5777Sunday, October 2, 2016*

Service at 4:30 pm • Dinner in the Maltz Auditorium at 6 pmDietary laws observed under the strict supervision of Cleveland Kosher.

Limit: Two guests per resident • No charge for residentsAdults: $27.50/person • Children (ages 5-12): $15/child.

Children 4 and under: No charge.For more information, contact Iuliia Marshall,

Life Enrichment Manager, at 216.910.2588.*Families with loved ones in post-hospital care are welcome to attend services at

4:30 pm in Maltz Auditorium followed by dinner in the Myers 1 dining room.

Reservations and payment in full must be made by Friday, September 23, 2016.Checks payable to Montefiore.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 • 2:30 PM • MONTEFIORE

An afternoon of song and music featuring Steve Willensky, entertainer extraordinaire and past Montefiore board chair. Great entertainment for all – bring the whole family! Delicious desserts and beverages served.

For more

information call

Susan Lieberman

at 216.910.2647.

This event is graciously supported by The Elliot Willensky Music Fund

of The Montefif iore Foundation.

• 2:30 PM • MONTEFIORESUNDDAAY OCTOBER 16 2016

CELEBRATE THE JEWISHHOLIDAYS WITH US!

Featuring Yiddishe Cup Klezmer BandSaturday, October 15 at 2:30 pm

Sponsored by the Montefiore Volunteer Partners

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Montefiore’s Board and Staff Enjoy Annual Picnic –

A Good Time Was Had By All!Meet THE Team

Maltz Hospice House Manager Tammy Pakiz & Rob Valore, Vinney Hospice Director Angela Hale & her husband Karlie and Bob & Joan Lustig

Carol Weiss and Ben Sheridan

Don Scherzer, Seth Vilensky and Andy Hoffmann

Ira Goffman with Cindy & Scott Polster

Picnic Chair Lisa Michel

Larry & Aileen Apple

Dan Zelman and Jeff Davis

David & Kelly Millet

Susan Hurwitz and Sally Wertheim

SAVE-THE-DATE SAVE-THE-DATE

Mark your calendar for the Shining Star CLE finals competition on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 7 pm in the world renowned Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square!

Shining Star is a unique vocal competition offering high school students in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Medina and Summit counties an opportunity to win college scholarships of up to $10,000.

Be on the lookout for more details in the near future!

Meredith Driscol, MD, FACP, HMDCMedical Director of Vinney Hospice and Palliative Care of Montefiore and Maltz Hospice HouseWe are thrilled to welcome Dr. Meredith Driscol as the full-time Medical Director of our Vinney Hospice and Palliative Care and Maltz Hospice House teams. Dr. Driscol trained at Indiana University

School of Medicine and completed fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Pain and Symptom Management at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Oncology and Hematology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. She practiced for the UH Ireland Cancer Center and has held positions in hospice and palliative care with several community agencies. Most recently she served as Medical Director of Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Louis B. Stokes Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Cleveland.

Dr. Driscol has received numerous academic honors and awards and has published and presented on a variety of clinical topics including hospice and palliative care, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care. She is a board certified Hospice Medical Director (HMDC) and has board certifications in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Tammy Pakiz, RN, BSN, CHPN Clinical Manager for Maltz Hospice House Tammy brings 20 years of direct care experience and hospice management, including inpatient management of the Hospice Care Center for Hospice of the Western Reserve and the Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s main campus.

Tammy has been certified in hospice and palliative care nursing for 12 years and is a Reiki practitioner. We welcome Tammy back to Montefiore, as her first full-time position as a hospice RN case manager was in the late 1990s with our program then known as NCJW/Montefiore Hospice.

Sherry Thomas, RN, BS-Public Health Interim Director of Nursing (DON)We are pleased to introduce Sherry Thomas, RN, BS-Public Health, as the interim Director of Nursing (DON) at Montefiore. Sherry will be responsible for all clinical operations in the nursing home and The Willensky Residence, our memory care assisted living community.

Sherry brings a wealth of experience as a director of nursing in long-term and short-term care and as a nurse clinical consultant in Florida and Ohio. She has expertise in wound care, quality improvement and staffing and has proven herself to be a great asset to our nursing team. Sherry will continue in this role as we look for a Director of Nursing to lead our clinical operations.

MontefioreWelcome Aboard!We are pleased to introduce you to the new faces that will help strengthen

Montefiore in the years to come. Montefiore’s commitment to attracting first-rate leaders is evident with the latest additions to our Board of Directors.

Montefiore Board of Directors 2016-2017

Kevin Gregory is the president and owner of Symmetric Solutions & Insurance Agency, LLC. He works with clients of all sizes providing strategic planning, product development

and new business support. His work is focused on improving health care and risk management. Kevin spearheaded a committee of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) that helped develop Cultural Links, a diversity outreach program. He served on the Governor’s Task Forces for a Drug Free Workplace. Kevin received a BBA from the University of Cincinnati’s Lindner College of Business. He and his wife Liz have two teenage daughters and are members of Park Synagogue.

Neil Chakoff is the deputy director of purchasing at Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Neil has a wealth of architectural, design and construction expertise with both commercial and

residential real estate. As a lay leader, he assisted with fundraising at the Wexner Heritage Village in Columbus from 2009-2011. Neil previously served as the Director of Construction at Apple American Group and owned his own company, Neil Chakoff Facility Management, Inc. for 18 years. Neil studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati and received his B.S. in Building Construction from Auburn University.

Marti Davis has served in numerous volunteer capacities with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, including Lion of Judah and Ruby Lion of Judah Co-chair as well as serving on the JFC

Allocations committee. She is a member of Cleveland Clinic’s Seidman Cancer Center Leadership Council. Marti is no stranger to Montefiore having served on several committees including the Annual Home Run/Walk, Montefiore, Memories and Mimosas brunch and is a co-chair for the upcoming vocal talent competition, Shining Star CLE. Marti graduated with a BA from Miami University of Ohio and received a J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law. She and her husband Jeff, who is board chair of The Montefiore Foundation, have two adult children and are members of Park Synagogue.

Philip Goldberg, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. He has held multiple positions on the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland board

including chair. He also volunteers for the Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland’s primary medical clinic - Alyson’s Place. Dr. Goldberg completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College and earned his MD from the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine. He and his wife Adrienne are members of Park Synagogue and have two adult children.

Ida Haber is the vice president of The PDI Group, a family owned manufacturing company with operations also in Solon and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She sits on the Board of University

Hospitals Ahuja Leadership Council and the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Board. Ida chaired the search committee for a new head rabbi at Congregation Bethaynu and was on the board during its merge with B’nai Jeshurun Congregation. She and her husband Irwin, also a board member, have three adult children and three grandchildren.

Irwin Haber is the chairman and owner of The PDI Group, a manufacturer of a deep portfolio of products for the international defense industry. He currently serves on the University

Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Board of Directors and is a member of the University Hospitals Board of Trustees. Irwin is on the National Executive Council of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), is the current chairman of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) Ohio chapter and serves on the national Board of Directors of FIDF. Irwin was the past president of the Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School (formerly the Agnon School), Congregation Bethaynu and AIPAC Northeast Ohio.

Lawrence A. Mack, ChairIra S. Goffman, Chair ElectBarry J. Miller, Vice ChairBen Sheridan, Vice ChairMargo Vinney, Vice ChairBruce E. Cweiber, Assistant Vice ChairCathy W. Stamler, Secretary

Montefiore Board of Directors2016-2017 Officers

Idelle K. Wolf, Assistant SecretaryAlan B. Blumenthal, TreasurerSteven S. Willensky, Immediate Past Board Chair, Housing Corporation Board ChairSeth Vilensky, President & CEO

Montefiore Housing Corporation Board of Directors2016-2017 Officers

Steven S. Willensky, ChairAndrew W. Hoffmann, Vice ChairIra S. Goffman, Treasurer/SecretaryRobert M. Lustig, Immediate Past ChairLawrence A. Mack, Montefiore Board ChairSeth Vilensky, President & CEO

Montefiore Foundation Board of Directors2016-2017 Officers

Jeffrey S. Davis, ChairSusan R. Hurwitz, Vice ChairDennis F. Schwartz, Vice ChairMargo Vinney, Vice ChairHarriet L. Fader, Assistant Vice ChairElaine J. Gilbert, SecretaryRobert A. Fuerst, Assistant SecretaryDavid G. Millet, TreasurerBarbara Bellin Janovitz, Assistant TreasurerAndrew W. Hoffmann, Immediate Past ChairSeth Vilensky, President & CEODebbie Rothschild, Director of Foundation

Montefiore Foundation Board of Directors 2016-2017

Adam Covitt is vice president of the Federal Equipment Company. He is a board member of the 250 Club which benefits Jewish Big Brother Big Sister. Additionally he has been a committee

member for MedWish, a nonprofit organization that saves lives and the environment by repurposing medical supplies for developing countries. Adam is a graduate of Ohio University. Adam and his wife Kelly have two teenage children and are members of Park Synagogue.

Jeff Cohen is new business development manager at The Novak Insurance Agency. He earned an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. Jeff is involved with the Friends of the

Israeli Defense Forces and co-chairs the “Guys Night Out” event and is on the Ohio Board of the FIDF. He and his wife Kathy have two sons and are members of Park Synagogue.

Judy Willensky is the former executive for GE and Heidrick & Struggles. Judy is deeply involved in the Jewish community serving as vice chair of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, vice president

of Park Synagogue and vice chair of Jewish Family Service Association. Additionally, she has chaired several committees at Montefiore including the marketing committee. Judy has co-chaired numerous fundraisers for The Montefiore Foundation. She earned her BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. Judy is married to past chair and board member Steve Willensky. They are members of Park Synagogue.

Scott Zimmerman is the president and CEO of Nexis Medical Offices, LLC. He serves on the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Technology Committee, Bellefaire JCB’s Building & Grounds Committee and

is a graduate of the Mandel Symposium, a leadership development program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. He received his BBA from Ohio University, an MBA from The Ohio State University and a JD from The Ohio State University. Scott and his wife Sarah have one young son and are expecting a second child in December. They are members of B’nai Jeshurun Congregation.

Marcy Schwartz, MD, recently retired as a pediatric cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Schwartz has served in many volunteer roles in the community including at the Kosher Foodbank,

Cleveland Foodbank, Jewish Federation of Cleveland and with Montefiore’s Vinney Hospice and Palliative Care program. She is a member of the Lion of Judah at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Dr. Schwartz currently serves on the board of Bellefaire JCB and Aish’s Chayil. Dr. Schwartz and her husband Dr. Daniel Simon, have three young adult children and are members of Park Synagogue.

David Hexter is a part of the Hexter-Calig team at NAI Daus, a commercial real estate agency in Cleveland. He is a member of the prestigious Society of Office and Industrial Real

Estate and served as a board member for the American Jewish Committee. David has been an active board member at Montefiore and served in various officer positions on the Board of Directors and the Housing Corporation Board since 2004. He received his BA from Washington University in St. Louis and his MBA from Cleveland State University. David and his wife Kathryn have two adult children and are members of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple.

Our MissionGuided by Jewish values, Montefiore provides a continuum of quality compassionate healthcare services to adults and support to families through individualized care in our home or yours, respect for the dignity and independence of those we serve, a dedicated and caring team and innovative programming. Our VisionMontefiore will set the standard for delivering premier healthcare services to adults in our community as they age.

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DEBBIE ROTHSCHILD, DIRECTOR OF THE MONTEFIORE FOUNDATION

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PERMANENT IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER EXTENSION BENEFITS

MONTEFIORE DONORS!Last December, we received wonderful

news of Congress passing the permanent IRA Charitable Rollover Act of 2015. This law allows you to permanently transfer money from your IRA account directly to Montefiore. In fact, it may give you the opportunity to save significant tax dollars, while supporting our residents, patients and their families.

Since you first started putting money toward your retirement fund, you’ve been accruing enormous amounts of money. Thanks to the IRA Charitable Rollover Act of 2015, you will receive an income tax deduction from the year you made the contribution to the IRA and any growth in the accounts would go untaxed until you withdraw from your account. What a wonderful opportunity to have a current income tax deduction and a deferral in recognizing any gains! Now, however, the tax bill from those years of deferred tax is coming due for many of you who are at age 70 ½, as the IRS requires you to take distributions from these accounts. This forced withdrawal is called Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

For some of you, this additional income may mean additional taxes. This extra revenue may push some into a higher tax bracket and may result in a tax on social security payments. Fortunately, there is a solution. The IRA Charitable Rollover Act of 2015 allows you, as a donor, the opportunity to make a tax-free gift from your IRA account to Montefiore – the IRS will allow up to a $100,000 gift for 2016. Your charitable gift can be used to satisfy your RMD, and it is 100% tax-free!

This significant incentive means you do not have to declare the RMD, which keeps your gift from being taxed, and also avoids the other unfavorable effects mentioned. In addition, a gift of this type will not cause a reduction in personal exemptions or allowable deductions. Please be sure to check with your tax advisor as to how this type of gift will affect you personally.

This process is simple and can make a real difference in the lives of our patients and residents. You will benefit on many levels., but most importantly, you will be gratified to know that you have made a lasting impact. Please contact me directly at 216-910-2633 or drothschild@montefiorecare.org to discuss your gift.

Thank you for all you have done in the past and all you will do in the future.

With your support, we are pleased to announce that we exceeded our 2015-2016 Annual Campaign goal! With 1,100 donors, we raised more than $438,000 to provide quality and loving care to our patients and residents.

The essential services we provide each day give families and friends the peace of mind that their loved one is in caring, capable hands. Each year, the generosity of our donors enables Montefiore and The Weils to continue our longstanding commitment to caring.

Despite our significant growth in community support, we still face a sizable gap between our healthcare reimbursements and the cost of continuing to provide the outstanding care each individual deserves. If you would like to help us ensure each resident receives the best care, services and programming, regardless of ability to pay, please consider supporting our 2017 annual campaign. For more information on supporting this campaign, contact Alyssa Rothstein, development associate, at 216.910.2636 or arothstein@montefiorecare.org. Thank You!

You Make the Loving Difference

2nd Annual Montefiore Foundation5K Run/Walk & 1M WalkSunday, August 28, 2016

Many thanks to our great volunteers!

Three generations of family – go Team Hurwitz!

Lynn Millet with her son David, a Montefiore board member, his wife Kelly

and their children

Montefiore president and CEO Seth Vilensky, his wife Emily and children Ariel and Eli having fun at the Home Run!

Close to 400 friends of The Montefiore Foundation joined together for our second annual Home Run held at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst campus. This event raised $70,000 to support Montefiore’s Annual Sustaining Campaign.

Many thanks to the 47 event sponsors along with individuals and fundraising teams that helped raise these important dollars that will make a difference in the lives

of seniors in our community. To see our gallery of hundreds of race day photos go to montefiorecare.org/news-information/homerun2016.

Watch for details about our third annual Home Run!

WE HIT A GRAND SLAM!

THE 2016 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNLarry AppleLoren ArnoffBDO – Gary ShamisRabbi Joel & Linda ChazinLarry & Liza CovenGeorge & Bela FischerForest City Hebrew

Benevolent AssociationPhillip & Adrienne GoldbergBarbara HeardEvan & Michelle HirschJohn Huntington

Benevolent FundAlan & Edna JaffaLawrence & Karen KatzPaul Katz & Lisa ArnsonSusan KlarreichDiane KormanEdward & Roslyn KowitEleanor KrongoldArthur & Lois LebRobert LebDavid & Lisa MichelDavid & Kelly MilletMinutemen, Inc.Jeffrey & Jill MuenczOn Shift, Inc. PartyLite – Sandra Molls &

Cappy ChildersEstate of Shirley PlatznerGina ProsserAllen & Sharon RothSilpada – Monica DeSantoDaniel Simon & Marcy

SchwartzGloria SingerStephen & Barbara SomogyiThe Smiling Forever

FoundationPhillip StolarskyMargorie H. Stonehill TrustMichael ThomsonFamily of Mitzie VerneMarie WalzerStanley & Sally WertheimJeffrey & Terry YoungIn Honor of:Jack Bistritz & Jamie Semel’s Senior Cabaret

Graduation CelebrationTod & Jody PodlMary SolomonShirley Cohn Get Well WishesLarry & Marcia SimonBart & Elaine Gilbert’s 50th

Wedding AnniversaryAnnette LusherJamie Semel’s GraduationHarold & Marlene

Blumenthal

Donald Scherzer receiving the Harley I. Gross Presidential AwardStanley & Shirley WertheimFrida SiglicGeorge & Bela FischerAmitai Tuvya’s Bar Mitzvah Leslie & Miriam MarksSteven & Judy WillenskyCarl & Shirley TopilowMarvin Zeighner’s 80th BirthdayLeslie & Miriam MarksIn Memory of:Norman EngleSanford GillMel Wolk & Betty FishmanFred IsenstadtErnest IsenstadtGeorge & Irene LiebermanAlexander RychlikEdith OrleanStephen & Penni WeinbergBeulah PeytonSt. Catherine Food PantryRobert Waterman Sr.Verner & Jill Welsh

THE 2017 ANNUAL SUSTAINING CAMPAIGNAffordable Uniforms Books Are Fun – Tony CapassoRobert & Debra JacobSteven & Judy WillenskyAbe & Idelle WolfIn Honor of:Seville Shack’s 100th BirthdayShirley WeissIn Memory of:Estelle DavisTillie CoppersmithJay & Linda WeissSarah LiebermanDenise PeaseAkilah PorterBarry & Debbie RothschildEdith OrleanDennis & Susan LiebermanBette ScheinbergTony & Joy AnzaloneSol TushmanMel Wolk, Pres. of HBSU, & Betty Fishman

THE ABOVE & BEYOND PROGRAM FUNDIn Honor of:Jan Arnoff – Employee of the YearDennis & Susan LiebermanAlexander RemerErick & Erica RemerLisa Rowe – Employee of the YearMichael & Carol Weiss

Diane Weiner’s Sons’ EngagementDennis & Susan LiebermanIn Memory of:Fred IsenstadtErnest IsenstadtTHE ALVIN & CAROLE ROCK FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved SisterMorris WeismanAlvin & Carole RockTHE ALVIN & CLAIR BARKLEY FUNDIn Honor of:Drew Barkley & Jan Cooper’s MarriageLucy EcksteinTHE ARDITH HEIMAN ENDOWMENT FUNDDavid & Lynn HeimanTHE CAROL & MICHAEL WEISS FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:Jan Arnoff – Employee of the YearMegan Kane – The Weils’ Employee of the YearMichael & Carol WeissHallie Lieberman’s High School GraduationMichael & Carol WeissMichael Weiss’ Speedy RecoveryDennis & Susan LiebermanShining Star Lisa CarlsonShining Star Tonita DiggsShining Star Coleman EdwardsShining Star Tori PayneShining Star Harriett BarnettMichael & Carol WeissTHE CHARLES & SELMA MANCHICK ARTS & ACTIVITIES FUNDBob & Marge ManchickIn Memory of:James MitchellBob & Marge ManchickTHE CORRINE WALLENSTEIN HOSPICE FUNDIn Honor of:Michael WallensteinLaura WallensteinAndi & Darrell Young’s AnniversaryScott & Cathy Wallenstein In Memory of:Peggy GilmanScott & Cathy Wallenstein and Howard FishmanKati TepfenhartScott, Michael & Adam WallensteinTHE DEBORAH ROCKER KLAUSNER MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Laura Rocker & Sally Rocker’s Bat MitzvahLois ButlerSue Klarreich & FamilyTHE ELLIOT WILLENSKY MUSIC FUNDIn Memory of:Izzy GreenbergSteven & Judy WillenskyTHE EMILY AND SETH VILENSKY FUNDIn Honor of:Ari & Talia Hyman’s New Baby GirlSeth & Emily Vilensky

THE FANNIE & MILLY CADKIN ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Jerry LettofskySusan ShapiroSally Ziff

DR. FREDRICK & HERTA STERNBERG MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Robert Lustig’s Milestone BirthdayHelen BraunStanley & Judith CobenSheila FrankelIris KaneMarlene KlanferMartin & Norma Markowitz

THE GERTRUDE NASH ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Polly Fine’s Grandson’s MarriageDale & Karen Nash’s Special HonorsMargo Lipps’ GraduationPhyllis Rotman Get Well WishesShirley Basch

THE HARRY & YETTA POLLACK HOSPICE ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Fred IsenstadtGertrude WeinerShirley Wachsberger & Family

THE JODI GENDLER HOSPICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Jan Moskowitz’s 75th BirthdayAlan Gendler

THE JULIUS ABRAMS EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY LOAN FUNDIn Honor of:Jan Arnoff – Employee of the YearRobert Fuerst & Louise AbramsDon Scherzer receiving the Harley I. Gross Presidential AwardRobert Fuerst & Louise Abrams

THE MACK FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:David Orlean becoming a Life Director Lisa Rowe – STNA Employee of the YearDon Scherzer receiving the Harley I. Gross Presidential AwardLarry MackGalen Silver’s ConfirmationBill & Rita MackLarry MackIn Memory of:Sarah LiebermanLarry Mack

THE MALTZ HOSPICE HOUSE & PALLIATIVE CARE PAVILIONRabbi Joel & Linda ChazinGretel B. Bloch Charitable

TrustForest City Enterprises, Inc.

THE MALTZ PAVER CAMPAIGNErnest IsenstadtIn Memory of:Bette ScheinbergThe Vitali Family

THE MARJORIE & SAMUEL ZLOTNICK HOSPICE NURSE EDUCATION FUNDRobert & JoAnn Glick

THE MONTEFIORE FOUNDATIONBarry Feldman

THE MONTEFIORE RABBI’S FUNDIn Memory of:Helene RobinsEdwin Robins

THE ORLEAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:David Orlean becoming a

Life Director Michael & Carol WeissIn Memory of:Edith OrleanMichael & Carol Weiss

THE RABBI FEINSTEIN HOSPICE FUNDIn Honor of:Rabbi Akiva FeinsteinHarlan Bruner & Nadine

LaderIn Memory of:Roz MeclovskyHarlan Bruner & Nadine

Lader

THE SANDRA ZIEVE DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:Donald Scherzer receiving

the Harley I. GrossPresidential Award

Sandy Zieve

THE SCHERZER FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Donald Scherzer receiving

the Harley I. GrossPresidential Award

Richard & Wendy FeldmanDennis & Susan LiebermanMichael & Carol Weiss

THE SIEGAL FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Bernice HirshfieldHarvey & Adrienne Siegel

THE STAHM FAMILY CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT FUNDIn Memory of:Lillian ZukowskyMarcy Stahm

MAY 1 – JULY 31, 2016.Tributes May 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016.Donations to Montefiore enhance the lives of our residents, families, staff, volunteers and the community. This list reflects donations received May 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To make a donation in honor or in memory of a special person or milestone event, please call The Montefiore Foundation at 216.910.2350 or visit the Foundation page on our website: montefiorecare.org.

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Be Part of Our Milestone!Have you been a donor for 25+ years?

Please contact the Foundation Department at 216.910.2633 to be

recognized during this year’s Donor Brunch.

• Read our annual report at montefiorecare.org

Harriet BrandSteven & Susan ColeBrad & Linda DemseyAbbie KleinPhil & Debbie WeissHerbert MagdenRobert CohenEdith OrleanDavid RothBeverly Sue RollitFaithful Companions, Inc. – Diana K. RossBette ScheinbergRhoda AginThe Berkovitz FamilyLeo & Sarah MahoneySusan ShapiroJoe & Elaine AudinoRhoda AginSherrill CrawfordJerry & Denise FalconRon & Gayle MillerMarsha MosesLeona PolsterJune StewartMyer Spiro

Gertrude WeinerJeff & Lori BennettHoward & Anita CohenAlan & Reggie HarrisMay HersheyJoe & Marilyn JacobsonMargery ShorrRobert & Patricia WilsonJudy Wolsky

THE WEILS MEMORY CARE PAVILION FUNDAlbert & Norma GellerIn Honor of:Dr. Willie DayanRichard & Denise Arnstine

THE WEILS TRIBUTE FUNDDean & Anne SturgesIn Memory of:Caitlin Lubline’s GrandmotherDennis & Susan LiebermanMarvin RitzenbergPaul & Kathleen Yates

THE WILLENSKY RESIDENCE FUNDAnonymous

THE VINNEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM FUNDIn Honor of:Vinney Hospice StaffManny & Sheila AdlerHelen Casella & FamilyIn Memory of:Fred AdlerJessie AdlerSanford FleishmanNorman Gross & FamilyWilliam GreyHillcrest RehabHerb KronmanRichard & Julienne AckermanMarion KendisEunice, Eric, & Evan BullerCaroline ChesebroughMarc & Judy FreedmanAdelle KendisHeidi SolomonRobert LibnerJames & Kathleen CaseShon Cook Law PCJoshua LipsonMichael & Robin Abrams

FALL 2016 • 9

Donate Today! Visit montefiorecare.org/giving

Resident Notecards for Sale!Be sure to stop by the volunteer services office to

purchase beautiful notecards with artwork designed by our residents – eight in a pack for only $10! Proceeds

benefit our programs & services. Great gift idea!

“Flowers in Bloom”

“Hearts Forever”

“Birds in Paradise” “Soothing Water”

Montefiore Receives New Transport Van!

We are thrilled to announce that a shining new transport bus (pictured below), specifically designated for use by those within Montefiore’s Memory Care Network, is now part of our vehicle fleet!

Access to this vehicle, which seats up to nine individuals, allows residents in our two memory care assisted living communities – The Willensky Residence (on Montefiore’s campus) and The David and Freda Robinson Residence (on The Weils campus) to participate in community outings such as visiting restaurants, museums, sporting events and parks as well as using it for medical appointments. For clients enrolled in Montefiore’s In-Home Memory Care program, this vehicle allows easy access for transportation to medical appointments, errands and community outings.

Everyone from residents, their families and staff are excited about the arrival of this Goshen Coach. Memory Care Manager Kristen Morelli says, “This beautiful and much-needed van is a great resource for our memory care community – it has all the bells and whistles – everything we could ever possibly need!”

Our sincere thank you to the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) for awarding us this grant to purchase the van to “enhance mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities.”

For more information about our Memory Care Network program, contact Kristen Morelli at 216.910.2323 or kmorelli@montefiorecare.org.

THE AGING EYETHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • 1:30-3 PM

LIVING WITH MOVEMENT DISORDERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 1:30-3PM

Presented by Ben Rossi Founder and Director of Physical Wellness for InMotionHear how individuals with Parkinson’s or other movement disorders have the ability to live a healthy and full life despite their circumstance.

Delicious and nutritious refreshments will be served! For more information or to RSVP, contact Ivy Kopit, The Weils manager

of community relations, at 440.996.0504 or ikopit@theweils.org.Tours available. All are welcome! Space limited, register early.

Wellness at The Weils: A THREE-PART COMMUNITY HEALTH SERIES

J O I N U S F O R T H E S E F R E E CO M M U N I T Y E V E N TS! CO M E TO O N E, T WO O R A L L T H R E E!

Presented by Lisa Cellura, LSWManager of Community Engagement for the Cleveland Sight Center Vision is a common challenge for older adults, but it doesn’t have to limit your life. With the right tools, skills and support, you can live independently and continue to do most things you want to do, ust di erently.

EAT, TREAT AND MOVE YOUR FEET –TIPS TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WHEN YOU HAVE DIABETESTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • 1:30-3PM

Presented by Rose Ann Chiurazzi, RDN, CDE Certi ed Diabetes Educator Nutritionist for the Diabetes Partnership of ClevelandIn honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, learn tips on what foods can be enjoyed and what foods to limit while keeping your diabetes in check.

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Ohio House Minority Leader Fred Strahorn met with Montefiore to learn about our organization, discuss current issues and tour the campus. Board Vice Chair Ira Goffman, President and CEO Seth Vilensky, Fred Strahorn and Board Chair Larry Mack.

Around the HomeOhio House Minority Leader

Visits Montefiore!

Resident Summer Picnic

Summer Interns at Montefiore! L to r: Julianne Leffel (volunteers), Brianna Jacobs (admissions), Brandon Rock (volunteers), Josh Friedman (marketing) and Jessica Dorsky (marketing). Not pictured: Samantha Katz (foundation)

Life Enrichment Coordinator Sharlene Armstead with resident Zitta Elbaum and her daughter Alida Wohlgemuth.

Residents and the Life Enrichment team performed a dance routine honoring the late King of Pop.

Cavs Victory Parade at Montefiore! Residents, staff and family members celebrated the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 NBA Championship win against the Golden State Warriors with a victory parade around the parking lot.

Caregiver Education & Support GroupMONTEFIORE PRESENTS A MONTHLY, COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAM

Tues., September 6 • Thurs., October 20 • Tues., November 15-6 pm at Montefiore

Feeling burnt out from caregiver stress or alone in your journey with no one to lean on? Do you have questions about what is coming next and how to deal with it? We’re here for you!

Come to Montefiore’s monthly caregiver education and support group to receive tips on how to cope and how to receive support as a caregiver.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Kristen Morelli, memory care program manager, at 216.910.2323 or kmorelli@montefiorecare.org.

Camp Step Boys Choir More than 50 boys from The Camp Step Boys Choir perform for the 10th year in a row for a Summer Bein HaMetzarim Concert and entertained our residents.

Thank You Men’s Club of Fairmount Temple for

50 Years of Volunteer Service!Our sincerest thank you to the Men’s Club of Fairmount

Temple for devoting 50 years of volunteer service to the residents of Montefiore! You exemplify the true meaning of tikkun olam – repairing the world – in all that you contributed and continue to do for our residents and families. Your monthly visits since 1966 have meant the world to the thousands of residents whose lives and hearts you’ve touch through your generous spirit.

Residents and family members look forward to your Mitzvah Corp programs, held the first Saturday of the month, offering wonderful entertainment and refreshments. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and so appreciate all that you do to put smiles on our residents’ faces!

We will commemorate this special 50th anniversary of volunteer service in the near future with a very special event! Watch for details! For more information, contact Diane Weiner, volunteer manager at 216.910.2741 or dweiner@montefiorecare.org.

JOURNEY THROUGH WE INVITE YOU TO ATTENDGrief A Six-Week Bereavement Support Group

November 15 – December 20, 2016Tuesdays, 5:30-7 pm • Montefiore BoardroomMiriam Katz, LISW-S, will facilitate the group.

For more information or to register, please contact Miriam at 216.910.2796 or mkatz@montefiorecare.org.

Michael Jackson Tribute

Presented by Dementia Expert

Dr. Lori Stevic-RustABPP, Clinical Health Psychologist and dementia program advisor for Montefiore and The Weils

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September Highlight EventsTuesday, September 6End of Summer Celebration Parade & Cookout 10:30 am / MontefioreSunday, September 25Bubbes, Zaydes & Babies 10:30 am / Arts & Crafts Room........................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm • Maltz Auditorium• Sept 10 Randy Solomon.......................................................

Sunday Entertainment 2:30 pm • Maltz Auditorium• Sept 4 John Bayer• Sept 11 Valentino Robbins• Sept 18 Bob & Barbara Norton• Sept 25 Victor Breeler

October Highlight EventsSunday, October 30 Fall Harvest Family Festival Celebrating our 25 years in Beachwood – Community-wide Open House – Fun for all!1-3 pm • Montefiore ............................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• Oct 8 Eugene Ross • Oct 15 MVP Jewish Holiday Party• Oct 29 Sam Fosh............................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• Oct 16 An Afternoon

“On Broadway” with Steve Willensky

• Oct 23 David Bird

November Highlight EventsFriday, November 11Veterans Day Celebration10:30 am • Maltz Auditorium

Sunday, November 20Fairmount Temple 2nd Graders10:30 am • Maltz Auditorium............................................................

Saturday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• Nov 12 Dwyte Paris: “The Velvet Voice”............................................................

Sunday Entertainment2:30 pm / Maltz Auditorium• Nov 6 Ron Sluga• Nov 13 Cleveland Jazz Orchestra• Nov 20 Bob & Shelly Orlandi• Nov 27 Shane Phillips

MONDAYSBingo2:15 pm Maltz Auditorium..........................................................

TUESDAYSOpera Club2 pmSept 6, 13, 20, 27 & October 25 Maltz C

Rabbi Chazin’s Memorial Services 11 amLast Tuesday of every month Maltz Chapel..........................................................

SATURDAYSShabbat Services10:30 amMaltz Chapel

Fairmount Temple Mitzvah Corp2:30 pmFirst Saturday of each monthMaltz Auditorium

MVP Ice Cream Social2:30 pmThird Saturday of every monthMaltz Auditorium

MVP Oneg Shabbat2:30 pmFourth Saturday of every monthMaltz Chapel

Life Enrichment Team: Iuliia Marshall – 216.910.2588 Kim Phillips – 216.910.2589 • Josie Love – 216.910.2590 • Sharlene Armstead – 216.910.2591

W E E K L Y R E S I D E N T E V E N T S A R O U N D T H E H O M E

HAPPENINGS THIS FALL

WEDNESDAYSSing-A-Long10:30 amMaltz Auditorium

Monthly Resident Birthday Party w/Joel Scigliano2:30 pmSept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2Maltz Auditorium

Ron Papaleo2:30 pmOct 19, Nov 9Maltz Auditorium

Bingo7 pmSecond and fourth Wednesday of every monthSept 14, 28 • Oct 26 Nov 9, 23Maltz Auditorium

FRIDAYSDance w/Miri10:30 am On units

Tai Chi 10:30 am On units

Men’s Club2:30 pmArts & Crafts Room (Except the first Friday of every month)

Cliff Meister Entertains 3:45 pm On units

Shabbat Services4:30 pmMaltz Chapel

THURSDAYSMusic Therapy w/Marilou2 pmFirst Thursday in Mandel 3 Lounge and second Thursday in Myers 2 Lounge

Food Committee2:30 pmSecond Thursday of every month Mandel 3 Lounge

Resident Council2:30 pmThird Thursday of every month Arts & Crafts Room

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Important NumbersAdministration . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2658Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2202Beauty/Barber Salon . . . . . 216.910.2478Billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2554Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2533Dietitian Manager . . . . . . . 216.910.2611Dining Services/Kitchen (Kosher Supervisor) . . . . . 216.910.2571/2680Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2633Gift Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2483Home Care/Private Care . . 216.910.2552/2778Hospice/Palliative Care. . . . 216.910.2650Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2676Life Enrichment . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2588Medicaid Liaison . . . . . . . . 216.910.2476Medicare/Managed Care Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2644/2553Memory Care . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2323Posh Nosh Café. . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2480Reception Desk/Lobby . . . . 216.360.9080Rehab Therapy . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2540Resident Advocate . . . . . . . 216.910.2477Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216.910.2741/2566The Weils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440.543.4221The Weils Rehab Pavilion. . . 440.996.0511

Bubbes, Zaydes & BabiesIn partnership with JCC Early Childhood Education, we

are launching the first of four quarterly, intergenerational and interactive programs for residents on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 10:30 am at Montefiore. These hour-long programs, led by Debbie Friedman, Mandel JCC Family Place coordinator, invite young families to spend time with Montefiore residents, while exploring seasonal Jewish themes. All activities will include music, hands-on creative projects, storytelling and snack time. Special thanks to Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JECC) for the 2016-2017 Shoresh grant.

For more information, contact Iuliia Marshall, Life Enrichment Manager, at 216.910.2588 or imarshall@montefiorecare.org.

University Circle Brings Distance Learning to Residents

University Circle, Inc. offers programming each month to Montefiore seniors via live and interactive videoconferencing technology. All videoconference programming this fall will take place at 2:30 pm in the Maltz Auditorium.

This unique program, that “brings to the world” to Montefiore, has been generously sponsored by Gloria Plevin and The Elizabeth & Sidney Rosenthal Endowment Fund with assistance from University Circle Inc. To learn more, visit www.universitycircle.org/learn/senior-connections. Open to all!

UPCOMING PROGRAMSVehicles of the Western Reserve – Part IIThursday, September 29, 2016

Geography: Baseball Coast to CoastFriday, October 21, 2016

Labor History: Hardball & HandshakesFriday, October 28, 2016