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Our MissionTo continue the healing ministry of Jesus by providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of each person we serve.
Our VisionOur vision is to lead the community in offering seniors personalized services that are life-enriching and wellness focused.
Our ValuesRespect for Human DignityCompassionTransformationSolidarity with the PoorJustice and Peace
President/CEOFrank Soltys
Director of MarketingBarb Fricke
Marketing SpecialistKim Christoffel, Editor
Volunteer Connection
Winter 2017 1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220 920-684-7171 ext. 276 • felicianvillage.orgThe volunteer newsletter of Felician Village
Tim LindloffVolunteer
CoordinatorExt. 276
Lent & Easter 2017
STATIONS OF THE CROSSEvery Friday during Lent at 3pm in the Chapel, with the exception of Good Friday
HOLY WEEK• Palm Sunday - April 9 4pm Saturday Vigil (4/8), and 9:30am Sunday • Holy Thursday - April 13Mass at 3pm NOT at 9:30am• Good Friday - April 14 Mass at 3pm• Holy Saturday - April 15No services. Reconciliation will be offered at 10am• Easter Sunday - April 16 Mass at 9:30am
New Medical Director AppointedWith the retirement of Dr. Gary Schmidt, a new medical director for St. Mary’s and our assisted living pro-grams has been appointed. Jeffrey Allen, MD, who also sees pa-tients at the HFM Primary Care Clinic at Felician Village, has been named medical director.
Dr. Allen has more than 30 years of family medicine experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.His clinical interests include lifestyle recommenda-tions, management of chronic illnesses, preventive health maintenance exams and screenings.To make an appointment call (920) 320-2436.
Dr. Jeffrey Allen
Congratulations! Felician Village was the largest and top fundraising team at the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Manitowoc/Two Rivers. A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association said, “We are so grateful for all you do to bring awareness for this awful disease. Thanks for all you do!”
FV Top Team
TimeSlips - A new program for dementia TimeSlips offers story-telling to everyone by replacing the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine. The program infuses creativity with story-telling into daily relationships, activities and the care community as a whole which helps to improve the well-being of residents, especially those with memory loss. Multiple studies attest to the power of TimeSlips to help improve well-being, communication and relationships between staff and resident “storytellers”. Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Services, and Tim Reinemann, Supervisor of Quality of Life, are certified as facilitators and then will train staff. Residents can choose to opt out. A session of TimeSlips includes gathering up to 10 storytellers in a semi-circle. Each resident will be given a picture and then asked open-ended questions about it. The facilitators will transcribe the exact responses from the storytellers on a flip chart and create a story. There is no pressure to remember because it uses the imagination; there is no right or wrong answer.Check out felicianvillage.org/timeslips.html to see the stories created by our storytellers.
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Felician Award
Nominate an outstanding
VOLUNTEER!The Felician Award recognizes
an individual volunteer of Felician Village whose volunteer actions have made a significant
impact on the residents/operations of Felician
Village in regards to the core values of the
Felician Sisters.
Nominations are due by Friday, March 17
Forms are available at the main entrances and the Café.
Questions? Contact Tim Lindloff,
Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected] or
ext. 276.
To provide the best care to our residents and meet regulatory requirements, ongoing training is required for all volunteers. For those volunteers who were unable to attend both “Resident Rights” and “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s” presentations offered this past February, printed materials will be available soon for your review. Watch for more information.
Ongoing Training for Volunteers!
April 23-29, 2017
National Volunteer Week
to our AMAZING volunteers! We appreciate the time and dedication
you provide our staff and residents!
New VolunteersJane Jagodnisky
Virginia HassemerJoann Hoffman
Joane ThompsonStan Phelps
Theresa GriesbachKali Novak
Dylan HoltzJacob Wilson
Wendy LutzkeLaurie Mosher-Paulin
Danielle SirovatkaJasmine Pantzlaff
Community Groups Volunteered 12/16-2/17:Life Teens (St. Francis Assisi)Lincoln High School Girls Basketball TeamYMCA Teen LeadersSt. Francis of Assisi SchoolLincoln High School Honor SocietyK-Kids Jackson Elementary School
Caregiver College for the community and professionalsEnhance your skills and knowledge of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease. Felician Village is offering several caregiver classes for families and professionals throughout the upcoming year. For a full list of classes and more information, visit us online at www.felicianvillage.org.
Volunteer Spotlight Delores Krancus
What year did you begin volunteering?2013How did you become a volunteer at FV?A gentleman became ill and I took over his job.What was your first impression of FV? It is beautiful and offers many amenities.What surprised you most about volunteering at FV?The satisfaction of doing things for others.What do you wish other people knew about FV?The many things available to brighten your life.What might someone be surprised to know about you? That I LOVE to joke and “kid around.”What is it like to volunteer for FV?Very satisfying.If somone was hesitant to volunteer at FV, what would you tell them? It is very satisfying to be able to help someone or try to make them happy.
Looking for volunteers!
For a list of volunteer opportunities visitfelicianvillage.org/
volunteer.html
2016 Volunteer Hours: 9652 • Active volunteers: 116
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Planning and preparation is an ongoing task at Felician Village. New nursing home regulations announced in late 2016 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and the State of Wisconsin have St. Mary’s staff putting the final touches on updated policies and procedures in time for our annual state survey. Our administrative team is in the process of preparing the budget for our next fiscal year July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. In addition, through our Board of Directors, we are updating our Strategic Plan for the next several years so we can match our needs and budget. Although it takes a lot of work, it’s work we are passionate about. And every day, when we see the smiles on the faces of the residents we serve, we know we’re doing what’s right. As Blessed Angela, the Foundress of the Felician Sisters said, “Where there is a need, fulfill it” and that is our goal.
Peace and All Good,
Frank Soltys, President/CEO
President’s Column
FVUpcoming Events
Thumb Arthritis Monday, April 36 p.m.FV - Village HallJoin hand and wrist surgeon, David Mikolyzk, MD, HFM Lakeshore Orthopaedics, as he discusses treatment options to ease the pain of thumb arthritis.To register, call 684-7171, ext. 329.
Senior Town Hall MeetingTues., April 188:45 - 9:30 a.m.FV - Village HallMeet with Congressman Glenn Grothman to discuss issues that matter to seniors.
For a full list of activities, please visit felicianvillage.org/activities.php.
Alzheimer’s CommunicationTues., March 212 - 3:30 p.m.FV - Village HallLearn effective communication and how to decode messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language.To register, call 684-7171, ext. 329.
My Blood Sugar is High, Now What?Tues., March 282 - 3:00 p.m.FV - Village HallMore info coming soon!
Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonFri., April 21 - 11:15 a.m.
Wisconsin Room at The GardensRSVP to Tim Lindloff by April 7.
(920) 684-7171, ext. 276
Premier Hair Studio at Felician VillagePlease join us in welcom-ing Cindy Hronek as the new owner of our salon, Premier Hair Studio at Felician Village. She will continue to man-age her original salon located at 2010 Western Ave, Manitowoc, and is excited about this new opportunity.Salon hours are Tues.-Fri., 9AM - 3:30 PM
The salon is open to our residents, employees, family and the commu-nity. To make an appointment at the salon please call, 920-684-7171, ext. 311.
Cindy Hronek, Owner
A Wii Bowling event was held in the Glab Lounge at The Gardens on January 28th. The girls and coaches of the Lincoln High School Girls Basketball Team and the residents from The Gardens enjoyed a competitive afternoon Wii Bowling. Fourteen Gardens residents bowled and a great crowd watched as spectators and cheered on the victorious Gardens Team.
Community groups visit FV
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Life Teen Group which included students from Lincoln High and Roncalli, spent time with our residents painting nails and socializing.
“ Every person can make a difference, and every person
should try. ”- John F. Kennedy
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Limited parking is available at The Gardens. Please do NOT park in the driveways or posted NO Parking areas. Street parking is available along 18th Street.
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MENU: Italian Buffet with baked lasagna, garlic toast and/or fettucine Alfredo with chicken breast, Italian garden salad, dessert bar, beverages included: coffee, tea or milk
Requesting Volunteer Information Please: 1) Name:
2) Could you share with us your email address?
3) What year did you start volunteering at Felician Village?
RSVP to Tim Lindloff, Volunteer Coordinator, or Barb Fricke, Marketing Director, by Friday, April 7 via email: [email protected]; 684-7171, ext. 276 or Barb at [email protected] or 684-7171, ext. 329 Mailing address: 1635 S. 21 St. Manitowoc, WI 54220
Thank you!
In Honor of Felician Village Volunteers you are cordially invited to an appreciation ceremony & luncheon
Friday, April 21st, 2017 11:15 a.m. - Buffet serving begins 12:00 p.m. - Program begins Appreciation Luncheon & Awards
The Wisconsin Room - The Gardens 1700 South 18th Street, Manitowoc