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Life-Changing By Sue Dollard

Who could have guessed becoming a resident at

Oakwood would change my life so completely?

After living in a condominium where I didn’t see

another person for days and was lonely and depressed,

moving here was the blessing of a lifetime.

There are many chances to lend a helping hand

to those coping with the challenges of aging and

volunteer otherwise lonely hours. I enjoy spending

a few hours in the gift shop, going on outings, and

helping push wheelchairs so others can get out.

When I discovered the beautiful, peaceful

Resurrection Chapel, I became aware of the Oakwood

Foundation and that I could help people living both

on and off Oakwood’s campus.

I see firsthand my contributions are helping my

neighbors and friends.

Your Gifts at Work

SUMMER 2019

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“ I grew up with a grandfather clock, kept by my grandfather. We could look, but not touch. Now, I’m the one responsible for winding it on

schedule every week. It brings back memories every time I hear it chime.”

OAKWOOD FOUNDATION, INC. | SUMMER 2019

YOU MAKE CONTINUING CARE POSSIBLE Oakwood provided $2.3 million in charitable care in 2018.

The majority of this care goes to those who have outlived

their resources in skilled nursing care. Donors helped cover

$500,000 in services.

Thanks to your generous support, gifts to the Continuing

Care Endowment Fund will cover $550,000 in unreimbursed

care at Oakwood in 2019. Your gifts help ensure Oakwood

can continue to provide care to those who need it, and your

impact is growing.

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All of us at Oakwood face some of life’s

biggest and most challenging decisions,

but we are not alone. Every staff member

is committed to helping residents. After

being alone for many years and having

to do it all myself, it is wonderful to have

their care and support. Every one of them,

no matter their job, will stop and help a

resident with a task or concern.

We all fear the unknown to some extent

and wonder how we will manage when

we can’t take care of ourselves.

I do too, but I’ve seen firsthand the

reassurance the Foundation provides

to residents, if and when that becomes

necessary. I have felt the impact of

knowing you are safe and protected.

I don’t think there is a greater blessing.

I wanted to be part of that, a small part

of helping residents in need by giving to

the Continuing Care Endowment Fund.

My life at Oakwood is truly wonderful.

Each day filled with opportunities of all

kinds. Those opportunities enrich my life,

and the life of every resident.

2016 $400,000

$450,000

$500,000

$550,000

2017

2018

2019

Cost of Care Covered by Continuing Care Endowment Fund

96% AND RISING! You and many other generous donors like you are closing in on

the ambitious $325,000 fund raising goal to enhance the nearly-

completed campus expansion on the Prairie Ridge campus.

Your gifts enhanced the Tree of Life Chapel, created more

education opportunities for residents and staff, upgraded the

Community Center with the new Acorn Club Fitness Center

and Studio, added areas on each level of The Rise assisted living

facility which residents can enjoy with family and friends,

and changed the campus landscape with a new park and

landscaped courtyards.

If you are interested in helping Prairie Ridge reach its fundraising

goal, please contact Dave Mossner at (608) 230-4441.

Sandy Person and Ron Baeseman were glad a labyrinth was included in the new

Tree of Life Chapel. Others have asked the couple about the labyrinth. Baeseman

says it’s a tradition that traces back to the Middle Ages, intended for prayer and

meditation. Sandy uses the pattern to meditate, “If I’m just thinking about my

breathing while I walk the labyrinth, it leaves me feeling peaceful.”

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You change lives with your gifts supporting the people of Oakwood.

Donor dollars create new programs, update equipment, and provide

special training opportunities for Oakwood staff.

Here are five ways your gifts to Oakwood make a difference.

YOUR GIFTS TO OAKWOOD…

…Allow for quiet contemplation.

Pat Henry says his wife Dee finds

satisfaction in doing something

new and interesting in playing the

drums. Dee has dementia. Pat credits

Music Therapist Melissa Cole for

adding meaning and pleasure to

Dee’s life and others in the class.

“She (Melissa) is very expressive

facially. When she sees the group is

beginning to get it, she is excited

and praises them, letting them know

they are getting it. This is the way to

do it and that’s good.”

Gene Dewey enjoys checking on

his gardens to see what’s performing.

University Woods Horticulturist

Savannah Conradt says Gene is

passionate about flowers, so

much that he developed his own.

“I developed one I thought was

pretty nice,” says Gene, “it’s nice to

have a registered Daylilly…I call it

the Fox Avenue Favorite.”

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…Create wonderful gardens.

…Make happy hearts.

YOU MAY NOT BE OLD ENOUGH You may not qualify yet to use your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to make a direct gift to your favorite

charities like the Oakwood Foundation. But, if you are 70 and ½ or older, you can tell the financial institution

managing your IRA you want to send some or all of your Minimum Required Distribution to charity in a

Qualified Charitable Distribution. As always, please consult your tax advisor on what works best for you.

If you have questions about IRA distributions, please contact Dave Mossner at (608) 230-4441.

…Foster creativity.GIVING SOCIETIESYou make a difference every

time you give to help the

people of Oakwood. Thank

you! This newsletter is

one way to say thanks and

share some of the ways your

gifts have a positive impact

throughout the Oakwood

community.

Your gift is worthy of

recognition, even if you

remain anonymous.

Annual giving societies

thank donors reaching

$500, $1,000, or $5,000

with their gifts during the

calendar year. Lifetime

societies honor those who

reach $50,000 or $100,000

in lifetime support.

The Oak Legacy Circle

recognizes donors who tell

the Foundation they are

including the people of

Oakwood in their will or

estate plan. And the Oak

Tree Circle thanks donors

giving regularly each

month through automatic

gifts from their checking

account, credit card, or

Oakwood staff giving

through payroll deduction.

If you have questions

about joining a Giving

Society, please contact Dave

Mossner at (608) 230-4441.

Helene Radbill learned to knit during World War II,

taught by other girls in the office. Her first project

was knitting 12 pairs of socks, which she gave to her

husband on their honeymoon. When she moved to

Oakwood, Helene quickly joined the Yarners. She

still knits nearly every day, loving the creativity

and sharing her creations.

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…Take people places.

OAKWOOD FOUNDATION, INC. | SUMMER 2019

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When Kathy Borner moved into her Pioneer Prairie

apartment eight years ago, she didn’t use the bus often.

Now it’s more each year. “I just love the mental stimulation

and the variety of activities. It’s comfortable being with my

Oakwood extended family on the bus!” The Ridge Runner

is used in a variety of ways, including day trips and trips to

the store.

GIVE AND RECEIVE You may want to learn about the Oakwood Foundation’s Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program. A CGA pays

you guaranteed payments for life. Afterwards, the balance of the CGA benefits the area of Oakwood you want

to help. Donors may create an Oakwood CGA with a gift of $5,000 or more.

If you would like to learn more about creating a Charitable Gift Annuity, please contact Dave Mossner at

(608) 230-4441.

THANKS TO OAKWOOD’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS Thank you to Oakwood’s vendors and

business partners who chose to improve

care and programs at Prairie Ridge

and University Woods with generous

corporate support in 2019.

Gold Partners: JP Cullen, PARIC

Silver Partners: Eppstein Uhen

Architects, Vogel Bros. Building Co.

Community Partners: Alliant Energy,

Anonymous, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP,

Coyle Carpet One, Cress Funeral and

Cremation Service, Cricket Design Works,

Inc., CTW Abbey Carpet and Floor, CUNA

Mutual, Econoprint, Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.,

Madison United Healthcare Linen, Ltd.,

MG&E Foundation, Monona Plumbing

and Fire Protection, Inc., North American

Mechanical, Inc., Oimoen Electric, Inc.,

Parasol Alliance

If your business is interested in becoming

an Oakwood Community Partner, please

contact Heidi Lauhon at (608) 230-4285.