Heritage Senior Communities“Your Home for Today…and for Tomorrow” May 2020 • Issue 5

“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoyforget in time that men have died to win them.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt –

Memorial DayRemember & Honor

4850 Gratiot, Saginaw, MI 48638 • Phone: 989-497-9970 • Fax: 989-790-3110Email: edgewood@heritageseniorcommunities.com

ManagementStaff

Krystyna Badoni Administrator

SueNae Blankenship, LPNResident Services Coordinator

Nancy KaufmanLife Enrichment Coordinator

Chef Dwight DavisFood Service Manager

Craig BoudotMaintenance Supervisor

Jackie JohnsonHousekeeping Supervisor

Amanda SherrillOffice Manager

Happy Mother’s Day � Sunday, May 10

MAY SPECIAL EVENTS WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Mom as much as it is hard missing yourbirthday and missing being together at Easterwe know you are being taken care in the bestpossible way. We love you and hope that wecan be together soon when we are all healthyby staying apart. Wishing you an early happyMother's Day and hoping to get to give you abig hug soon.

Love

-Harry Lee, Debbie and Family

Greetings, to all the workers and residents ofEdgewood. I am Bob B. daughter, Susie and Ihave seen and spoken to many of you over theyears that Dad has been living at Edgewood.

Like you, I am lonesome for all the dear facesof people that I love. Especially my dad. Buteach of you too! I have come to look forwardto seeing and chatting with each of you in thedining room, hallway or as I take Bella thedog out for a walk.

I hope Francis is getting a lot of knitting done,that Anna Maria is getting out for that freshair that Nancy is keeping you entertained, thatLinda is still bringing my dad treats of icecream that Dwight is fixing up some good eatsfor Clyde and that Anastasia is keeping youlaughing!

I want to send each of you greetings, wishesfor a happy spring, smiles, encouraging wordsfrom a distance and most of all prayers foryour good health and peace!

I also want to thank every staff member whois working so very hard to keep you safe andcontent in a very difficult time!

Sincerely,-Susie

Yesterday evening as I was opening my mail Ifound a card sent for my wife to me. Thecard, the picture of Jeanka and the noteenclosed brought tears to my eyes. Not beingable to be with my wife of 55 years is verydifficult, yet I know that it is best for Jeankaand all the other residents at Edgewood.

Every day I thank the Lord for all He hasgiven Jeanka and me, and especially for havingJeanka cared for at Edgewood Assisted Living.Over the years that Jeanka has been there Ihave watched her receive love and superb carefrom all employees who come in contact withher. That experience is making this difficulttime for me a time of thanksgiving to God forI know He is doing what is best for Jeanka.

Please thank all the employees at Edgewood,especially those in the Terrace, for all the loveand care they give to Jeanka and all theresidents at Edgewood. I really miss Jeankabut I also miss them. May God shower Hisblessings on them for all the love and care theyshare.

Gods peace and love,

-John K.

During the Month of May, Nancy will continue her “Save the Date”one-one appointments with each resident until further notice.

Each week we will be asking residents to help with a project to keep connectedwith our family, friends and the community. Cards and supplies will be provided.

May 1st-9th – Cards to family, friends, pastors or special people in our lives.

May 10th-16th – Quotes and jokes on placemats for Rescue Mission table on May 13th.

May 17th-23rd – Thank you notes to first responders, police, fire, MMR, doctors andnurses.

May 24th-31st – Cards for Veterans Hospital thanking them for their service

Every day during the week we will select one activity to make you smile!

Monday – Music and Motion – Tap your feet or clap your hands to the beat of musicwhen staff gets you to exercise to keep you fit!

Tuesday – Trivia, Tricks and Treats – Answer the question right and receive a goodietreat!

Wednesday – Friends Day – Send a note to reconnect with one of your Edgewoodfriends to let them know you are thinking of them. (Social distance visit) Subject tochange due to health regulations

Thursday – Pray and Praise Day – Stop and say a prayer for others or praise your careworkers for all their hard work and help they give you during the day.

Friday – Fun Food Facts and Snacks – Facts about nutritional food with healthysnack.

Saturday – Wear Day – Wear your favorite color or jewelry to brighten your day.

Sunday – Hurray it’s Sundae! – Special ice cream treats for residents.

Heroes work here! Virginia is that magical unicorn inyour room.

Clyde and his daughter connectingthru Duo face time.

Coco and Ringlet having a littleafternoon game fun!

Elfriede and her daughter lookforward to their visit.

Phyllis soaking up some muchneeded sun!

Tara and Angela working on an artdrawing to send to her family.

Donna's son shares a glimpse of hope. Daisy is looking out her windowwishing she could visit all her friends!

Shannon and Rosemary spending alittle quality time together.

Tara and Diane discuss howbutterflies get their wings.

Don't forget to drink plenty of waterfriends!

Rosie and her family find ways toshare a hug!

Tom's friends came to Cherry him up! Betty is so grateful for Maria.

Resident SpotlightRichard (Tom) B.

around him. Tom and his friends would cruisethe Strand drive-in a popular hangout on theweekends. On many occasions Tom would seethis beautiful young woman named Marylyn,who he only had eyes for! Tom and Marylynloved to dance at the local dance halls or spendtime at Andersen pool.

Tom and Marylyn married January 28, 1961.Tom and Marylyn had three sons, Craig, Tom Jr.and Brian. As a family they enjoyed packing upthe car and boat to head up to their cottage inTawas for the past 37 years.

Tom shared his love of football by helping asan assistant coach for Douglas MacArthur highschool. All his students loved their teacher. Tomwould stay after school to help any student whoneeded extra help in math. Tom retired in 1998after teaching over 37 years.

After retiring Tom and Marylyn enjoyed trav-eling any place where it was warm. Some oftheir favorite getaways were Cayman Island,Hawaii and Florida. This gave Tom a chance topractice his skill as an avid golfer winning many

championships. Tom’sneighbors always admiredhis immaculate yard whichhe groomed like a golfcourse. Tom loves to bragabout his five granddaugh-ters, one grandson and onegreat grandson, Boyd whowill continue the legacy. Heloves and cherishes his timewith all of them!

Next time you see Tomstop by and share footballstories and creating newmemories.

Edgewood’s May Spotlight is shining on TomB. Tom was born November 24, 1935 in Sagi-naw, MI. Tom’s parents Leo and Mary raised fivechildren four sons and one daughter. Tom’s fatherwas Pharmaceutical Sales Reprehensive and hismother stayed home to raise their very activefamily with traditional Polish Catholic values.

Tommy was the middle brother in the clan.All the boys and their sister were all very close.They would spend time playing sports togetherespecially football was their passion. They wereequally talented and very competitive with eachother. During high school many college scoutswould come from all around to watch the boysplay. All the boys received full athletic scholarshipfrom the top colleges in the U.S.A. Tom playedhalfback; he was fast and quick to the ball.

Tom graduated from St. Peter and Paul HighSchool 1954 and was recruited by MichiganState University with a scholarship to play foot-ball. During his first year Tom’s talent did nothave the opportunity to play as much, but his tal-ent was noticed by Hillsdale College where hewas offered a full ride. Tomexcelled not only in his ath-letic ability but also in hisscholastic achievement re-ceiving his Bachelor’s De-gree in Education.

After college, Tomserved in the NationalGuard and was stationed inCalifornia. When he re-turned He began teachingfor the Saginaw Townshipschool district. Tom was avery outgoing person andeveryone loved being

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Department Spotlight

Diane H.Diane is a very caring person. Many of her

co-workers agree that she is always willing tohelp wherever she is needed.” Diane is soft spo-ken and easy to work with. She never has a badword to say about anyone.”

When Diane is not working, she enjoys timewith her three children Ronnie, Roneisha andDaquan who love being together going to themovies, restaurants, and traveling back to Geor-gia for family reunions. Diane smiles ear to earwhen talking about her five grandchildren. Theyall love going to play bingo together.

Diane’s uncle had a friend Wendell, who wasalways around playing cards and at the familyparties. Diane and Wendell enjoyed each other’scompany and the rest is history. The happy cou-ple married October 16, 2012. Their favoriterestaurant was Lucky’s Steak House in Bay City,

for their famous New Yorkstrip steak. Diane’s home-town favorite destination isFrankenmuth, the Christ-mas Wonderland! Dianesaid she has gone to manyof the events in town, espe-cially the breathtaking hotair balloon show and to theWinterfest, admiring theenchanting ice sculptures.

The Lord called Wen-dell home too soon, butDiane is grateful for thequality time they had to-gether.

Next time you seeDiane, Thank her for hercompassionate care.

May Spotlight is shining down on Diane H.Diane is a valued member of Edgewood’s Med-ication Technician Team. Diane also has 15years’ experience as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant(CNA) and Bachelor’s Degree from GrandCanyon University in Health Care Administra-tion and Management. Diane received her cer-tificate as a Medical Assistant in 2013.

Diane was born May 24, 1964 in Bullock,Georgia. Her parents Robert and Joyce made thedecision to move their family to Saginaw for anopportunity to start a new career working forGeneral Motors. Diane and her two brotherswere up for the new adventure when she wasonly eight years old.

Growing up Diane loved to roller skate withher friends at the roller rink almost every Satur-day swaying to the beat of the music! In highschool singing in the choirwas a happy time with fondmemories.

After Diane graduatedfrom Saginaw High Schoolin 1982, attended DeltaCollege and worked as ateacher’s aide. After manyyears Diane decided to takea different path in thehealth aide field and re-ceived her certification as aCertified Nurse’s Assistantfrom Latoya’s Health Edu-cation Center in 2005.

Diane worked for Hoytnursing home before shejoined the Edgewood fam-ily in 2014.

Staff AnniversariesDaphne H. ...............................................1 year Krystyna B. .............................................2 years

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MAY 6-12

Welcome to Edgewood...– NEW RESIDENT –

Delphine R.

BirthdaysBirthdaysRESIDENT

5/2 Arlene C.5/7 Sam M.5/9 Angela D.5/17 Lillian M.5/24 Rosemary H.5/26 Tony E.

STAFF5/2 Shelia B.5/4 Lori D.5/9- Nancy K.5/10 Pam H.5/10 Reuben S.5/11 Barb M.5/17 Chasity G.5/24 Diane H.

Administrator NotesWow what a month we have all had. I am

sure that each of you can agree that none of usare really programed to live in quarantine,however, have all overcome in ways many ofus never knew we could.

As the Administrator of Edgewood, I am sovery honored and proud to lead this amazinggroup of talented, gifted, caring men andwomen. For weeks they have left their familiesand faced struggles many can never imaginejoining their Edgewood Family to do whatthey do best. I thank each and every one ofyou.

To the families who have, stood with us,sent letters, made hundreds of calls, sent flow-ers, care packages, candy, homemade treats,called on google duo, stood by our windows,placed hearts and pictures on our windows,and so much more we thank you. You havebeen motivation and helped keep us going. Wethank you for your trust in us during this time,as we know how difficult this has been. Pleaseknow we love you all and love your loved ones.

This has taken a village and we will prevail.We are EDGEWOOD STRONG!!!!!

God Bless

Krystyna Badoni

Outings & AnnouncementsAt the time of this publication all eventsand outings have been cancelled due to

precautions put in place for COVID-19.

With Deepest Sympathies...Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the

family and friends of Dorales S., and Estelle O.

Poem for the Mother’s DayYour arms were always open when I needed a hug.Your heart understood when I needed a friend.Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson.Your strength and love has guided me and gave me

wings to fly.~ Sarah Malin