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Inside this issue:
President’s
Message
2
New Members 3
Membership
Meeting Dates 4-7
Photos 13-14
Employment
Opportunities 15
Committee
Meeting Dates
17
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
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RSVP
TODAY!!
SEE Page 6 for More details
about the nights events!
Kim Kenna, Executive Director of
G.R.A.P.E. can be reached at
(585) 256-4351
Executive Director Message
A Message from our leadership
Check out Connie’s message in next month’s G.R.A.P.Evine
April Showers brings… Your Gala Invitation!
In case you have not already heard, our Annual Gala is set for June 14th at Eagle Vale! This is G.R.A.P.E.’s biggest fundraiser and sponsorships are still needed and welcome. Your sponsorship is important to G.R.A.P.E. in many ways. It helps us to sustain our infrastructure as we continue to grow. On behalf of the G.R.A.P.E. Gala Committee, thank you to all of our members who have sponsored. A complete list of sponsors to date can be found on pages 9 &10. Donations to the Raffle and Silent Auction are also welcomed. Please contact Co-Chairs Gigi Lerminiaux and/or Alison Bearer, if you can donate an item. The committee has been busy planning and have once again pulled together an event that should not be missed! Yes! I think it will be just as fun as our 25th Anniversary Gala!! The evening is themed around an Andrew Carneige quote, “There is Little Success Where There is Little Laughter!” During the reception you can watch a caricature artist or get one made for yourself, come early if you want one drawn to take home! There will be a DJ, Photo Booth and of course the Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes too. Corporate Come-dian, Dan Viola will be entertaining us after we conduct a few minutes of business at dinner! I know our members will appreciate an opportunity to laugh together! You should have already received your invitation to the Gala. Please fill out the response card with your dinner selection and return to the office via mail or Email.
Membership Renewal is now! We ask that you continue to support G.R.A.P.E. by renewing your membership for 2018-2019. You can do this by going on our website www.grapelder.org, logging into your Member Profile and clicking the purple “Renew Membership” button above your name as seen here. Remember renewal must be received before July 1, 2018 to ensure you are included in the many fun summer networking breakfasts and events! Keep an eye out for an announcement about G.R.A.P.E. Going WEST this summer! MAY has MORE! Almost every day there are more events posted on the G.R.A.P.E. Member website so be sure to use your Login and click “View Events” to get all the details, register or post events of your own! Don’t be uninformed or miss a G.R.A.P.E. event or one of your Co-Member events. Your membership has great value! I look forward to seeing you all at our May Membership Meetings and the many upcoming events and rounding off a great G.R.A.P.E year with a few laughs at our Annual Gala on Thursday, June 14th!
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Welcome New Members and Job Changes
Membership
Update:
361 Members
and growing
strong!
Terry Wihlen Optum 1931 Watson Hulbert Road Macedon, NY 14502 585-463-3148 [email protected] Kathleen Wilmot Howard Hanna Pittsford Office 33 South Main St. Pittsford, NY 14534 585-643-9779 [email protected] Janet VanValkenburg Alzheimer’s Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 585-760-5442 [email protected]
Deb Cardillo Alzheimer’s Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 585-760-5409 [email protected]
Ashley Eagen Alzheimer’s Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 585-760-5425 [email protected]
Toni Sexton Alzheimer’s Association 435 E. Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 585-760-5411 [email protected]
Sherry Hoose Heather Heights 160 W. Jefferson Rd Pittsford, NY 14534 585-264-1600 [email protected] Sarah Peppard Crimson Ridge 1 & 3 Treeline Drive Rochester, NY 14612 585-720-9310 [email protected]
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Breakfast Meeting
Mark your Calendar for the May G.R.A.P.E.
MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking
8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program
Location: The Briarwood at St. John’s Meadows
1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. Rochester
Speaker: Karen Webber, CPA, CFE *Forensic Accountant
Topic: Financial Abuse: Red Flags, Resources & Remedies In this presentation, attendees will learn how to recognize, report, and find help for
victims of financial exploitation in the community.
Sponsor: .
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Luncheon Meeting
Mark your Calendar for the May G.R.A.P.E.
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program
Location: Baywinde
200 Kidd Castle Way, Webster, NY 14580
Speaker: Aging Alliance/United Way
Topic: Age Fr iendly Initiative
Sponsor: Hart Hearing Centers
RSVP: Required by May 20
Please register through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org.
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April Breakfast Winner
Upcoming Meetings
April Luncheon Winner
G.R.A.P.E has no more regularly scheduled Educational
Membership Meetings until September 19, 2018!!
But .. Please join us for couple of summer networking events that we will post
after our Gala!!
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In The Spotlight
Barbara Dodge
By Lisa Izzo
B arbara Dodge was originally from the Greater Rochester area. In 2010, she had an opportunity to grow her career and found herself en-route
back home after having been gone for 25years. Needless to say, she knew a handful of friends and family members but needed to get connected. Some asking around revealed that G.R.A.P.E. was THE premier networking group for those involved in senior life styles and caregiving. “I was impressed from my first breakfast and since. The professionalism, the passion, the advocacy, all point to an effective organization.” Life has a way of monopolizing one's time, especially if you own/run/manage a business. This year, Barbara was finally able to focus her career very specifically and free up some time to contribute to the organizations that mean the most to her. Participating more in G.R.A.P.E. was first on her list. The committee allows her to meet others of like passion, to educate others on the efficacy of G.R.A.P.E. and to share the wealth of knowing so many fantastic service providers as her primary resource base. “I have even created my own "Resource Rolodex" that I share with my clients liberally!” G.R.A.P.E. offers its members so many tangible and intangible benefits. Each business has an opportunity to present itself in a low-cost, high-impact manner through various venues and opportunities, something Barbara appreciates very much. Above all, she finds the professional recognition, the willingness to help one another with a situation/client/need, the education at each meeting, the ability to engage the local senior communities and the broad networking to be specific draws. Barbara is involved in a variety of organizations in the area, including being a member of Rochester AM Rotary and a women’s' service group through her place of worship. Barbara and her husband, Scott, love to hike the Finger Lakes Trail and Letchworth area. “Taking an "art" hunt at local galleries and antique shops has transformed our living room into something rather eclectic!” One of Barbara’s greatest achievements has been to pursue excellence in her career path. Always looking to do the next "right thing" has been the key to opening such wonderful doors to service and professional growth. Barbara's work with Edward Jones complements her personal passion that “everyone has a Purpose, no one needs to remain a victim, and anyone can have the future they dream of.” Dark chocolate, a good historical novel, a hike with the hubby, and/or a snuggle with her dogs make up the simple pleasures in Barbara’s life. She also has stacks of books and usually a half-empty glass of water beside the sofa, next to the bed, and also in the kitchen. “An occasional apple core or cookie crumb may also be found in any of those prime locations!”
“My Most recent favorite book: "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek; very readable and yet challenged me to distill "why" I am inspired and "how" to share that with others. Highly recommend.”
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HELP! We still need your support! Review the selections below and join the growing supporters of our biggest FUNdraiser of the year!
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Special Appreciation to our Vineyard Sponsor!
Burgundy
Chardonnay
AETNA
Crimson Ridge
ElderONE
Ontario Center for Rehab & HC
Rochester Regional Long Term Care
Touching Hearts at Home
Champagne
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Merlot
Caring Transitions
Cornell Construction
Heather Heights
Jewish Senior Life
Special Care Systems
Pinot Grigio
AML Accounting & Tax Services
Carolyn Stiffler at REMAX
Dennis Shew at Better Homes & Gardens RE
Genesee Valley Physical Therapy
Griswold Home Care
Home Instead
Jacquelyn Bell, CPA
Kathleen Krauss & Jeanne Jones, Former
G.R.A.P.E. Executive Directors
Quail Summit
Theresa Green, Board Member
Urban League
Your Best Move
Cabernet
AARP
Baywinde
Friendly Senior Living
Heathwood Assisted Living
iCircle
Lifespan
Parkwood Heights
St. Ann’s
St. John’s
Use your My Better Benefits card this year! New cards are available! You can pick them up in the office or at the breakfast or luncheon membership meetings. You can also follow the links below to get an online card. Just a reminder of some of the benefits... * There are over 1,125 ways to save locally, regionally, and nationally. * Customer service is available 365 days a year via email, phone or text. *All you have to do is visit https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/ *A mobile version is also accessible online at this same link which allows your employees to show their ID card to a vendor on their smart phone (https://www.mybetterbenefits.org/IDcardmobile2018.asp)
Discounts through my Better Benefits include:
Remaining 2017-2018 Membership Breakfast & Luncheon Dates
Breakfast Meeting Dates
Last breakfast of the program year
May 16, 2018
St. John’s
Briarwood: 1 Johnsarbor Drive
Registration, New Member
Orientation and Networking start at
7:45 AM
Luncheon Meeting Dates
Last luncheon of the program year
May 22, 2018
Baywinde: 200 Kidd Castle Way,
Webster, NY 14580
Registration and Networking start at
11:30 AM
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Lunch /Breakfast Sponsor Information
The Program Committee, on behalf of G.R.A.P.E., would like to thank you for considering a Spotlight Sponsorship for your
organization. This opportunity is offered to G.R.A.P.E. Member organizations at each Breakfast and Lunch Member
Meeting September – May.
Secure your Sponsorship date by contacting the G.R.A.P.E. Office via email: [email protected] or by calling 585-256-4351
as soon as possible.
Sponsorship fee is $150. Benefits include the following:
A half page advertisement in the GRAPEvine newsletter the month your organization will host/sponsor. Ad for the
newsletter will be designed by your organization and submitted to the G.R.A.P.E. Office by 15th of the
prior month.
Advertisement due to the G.R.A.P.E. office by the 15th of the month prior to your
sponsorship date.
Ad size: 7.25”x5” pdf or jpg format at least 300 dpi, low resolution
Website listing of the event with your company logo up to 1 month prior.
Announcement of the Member Meeting in the GRAPEvine Newsletter with your logo.
A company display board and/or opportunity to distribute collateral materials to the members attending the breakfast
meeting or luncheon.
An opportunity to speak for approximately 3-5 minutes to the group about your program/organization/product prior to
the speaker/presentation.
There are usually 50-70 members at the breakfast meetings and 60-70 members at the luncheon meetings.
Please send a check payable to G.R.A.P.E. or call 585-256-4351 to pay by credit card.
G.R.A.P.E.
100 McAuley Drive, Suite 2000
Rochester, NY 14610
Did you know that your organization can sponsor our monthly
breakfast and luncheon membership meetings?
*This is a great benefit for new members specifically as a way to introduce
themselves to many members in one meeting.
Read below to see what’s included!
Contact the Program Committee or G.R.A.P.E. Office to book your sponsorship today!
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What Not to Say to an Isolated Older Adult
nextavenue.org/say-isolated-older-adult/ By Michelle Seitzer April 16, 2018
When MaryKay Kubota’s husband died unexpectedly at 49, she felt that the world kept going for everyone but her. Until that moment, the then 47-year-old mother of four, who had married at 19, managed their family’s fast-paced social life. “I didn’t have to think about what was next,” Kubota said. But after Guy Kubota’s death in 1997, even with two children still at home, “everything just stopped,” she recalled. As her grief escalated, so did her feeling of abandonment.
“Nobody knew what to say in the situation, so they just left me alone,” said Kubota. Though they offered the standard “Let me know what you need,” Kubota, facing responsibilities she really couldn’t manage on her own, found it hard to ask for help.
Loss Upon Loss
Kubota’s siblings, afraid to upset her by talking about her husband, were not present or helpful when she needed them most. She felt disconnected at her job in commercial real estate. “I was in a fog for at least a year,” she said. Realizing she lost more than just her husband (her “normal,” the support of her siblings, a direction in life) was an “aha mo-ment” for Kubota, 68, who now resides in Seal Beach, Calif. But in those early days after his passing, when she was left alone to manage daily life and deal with her grief, Kubota was launched into a long-lasting cycle of isolation, depression and loneliness. Isolation Doesn’t Stand Alone Many older adults find themselves in this cycle of compounded loss, but it should never be considered the norm for this stage of life. Loneliness and social isolation are now believed to be as dangerous to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and surpass the mortality risks of obesity. A 2017 SCAN survey of 1,000 older adults uncovered this compelling statistic: 82 percent of those 65 and up know at least one person who is lonely, yet 58 percent would be reluctant to admit it if they themselves felt isolated. Even those who live with others can feel lonely.
At 51, Sandra Hallows of Burnaby, British Columbia, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Her husband, Jolyon, then 55, became her primary caregiver.
From losing her driver’s license to the friends who’d say “we’ll call later” and never did, Sandra Hallows felt the sting of isola-tion immediately following her diagnosis. For Jolyon, the isolation happened over time: As his wife’s disease progressed, both were robbed of conversation and communication, and he was left to watch the woman he loved disappear over two decades. She died in early 2017. Practical Tips for Breaking Through Isolation The faces of grief and loneliness are individualized and complex. But for many, it’s a vicious cycle of feeling lonely and de-pressed which perpetuates isolation and grief that extends beyond the usual time, said Dr. Romilla Batra, chief medical officer for SCAN. Recognizing that very real struggle — and the cyclical, non-linear aspect of it — is huge in terms of helping the individual, rather than pushing him or her further down isolation’s road. Cont. page 14
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Cont. from page 13
Here are four things not to say to someone isolated, according to experts, and what to do instead: 1. What Not to Say: “Oh, that was so long ago…” A person needs to be able to grieve without feeling guilty, Kubota said. People can’t just “deal with it and move on.” What to Do Instead: Give the person adequate time — perhaps even a lifetime — to grieve. Two weeks after her husband died, Kubota remembers all contact from loved ones dropped off. “Keep the cards coming. Keep visiting. Keep asking how we’re doing, even when we’re not good company,” recommended Kubota. When friends and family asked questions like “How are you doing?” with the intention of truly listening, the empathy and validation was invaluable to Jolyon Hallows, he said. 2. What Not to Say: “Let me know how I can help…” Unless you plan to deliver on your promise, this usually well-intended phrase only serves to push an already isolated individual further into isolation. “I would make up stories in my mind as to why they couldn’t help,” Kubota said. And in doing so, she began taking the blame for her loneliness. What to Do Instead: Hallows appreciated the friends who would bring dessert when he invited them over for dinner. “Fattening and thoughtful,” he said. 3. What Not to Say: “You must be doing better since…” Even after Kubota moved to a more active community and started a job that required intense social interaction, isolation was a daily struggle, one which she had to intentionally overcome. “You can do what you love, but you still come home alone,” she said. What to Do Instead: Being socially involved or active doesn’t erase the risk or pain of isolation. Even the telephone and TV did not interest or comfort Kubota when she was at her loneliest. But, she said, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t call, adding: “We still need to talk to someone.” 4. What Not to Say: “You should go out and enjoy yourself more often…” Large group activities or entertainment shouldn’t be the only solution for loneliness, said Paul Falkowski, founder and executive director of Omaha-based Community 360, a nonprofit that recruits and trains trusted volunteers to visit older adults in nursing homes. “The deep-seated need to feel that someone cares about them cannot be met in those [largegroup] activities,” he said. “An older woman living in a nursing home once said to me, ‘I have a lot of people around me, but there is no one here just for me.’” What to Do Instead: Encourage creativity, self-discovery and new traditions. When Kubota rediscovered her identity, she found a better way out of isolation. “I had to remember who I was and what I loved before I was a wife and mother,” she said. Since then, she’s started painting again and participates in a fitness boot camp — where she’s at least 20 years older than most in her class. Ultimately, letting go of the “used to” or “can’t do” was huge for Kubota. Her life was not over. By sharing her story, she hopes others in isolation will know they’re not alone and will find the people, places and purposeful activities to help them engage again.
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Facebook page!!!
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shipfortheelderly/
Senior Housing Alliance working
hard planning Competitive
Analysis & Social Work Grid.
Hosted at Legacy Clover Blossom
Annual Gala Committee meeting at
I-Square on a very windy Day!
Bob Weston presenting Quick Alert our
April Breakfast Sponsor! See page 12 on
how you can be a sponsor and present in
front of our members.
Great Networking at our Burgundy Basin
Lunch with over 90 attendees learning from
Jackie Stone of Varsity Branding.
Jackie Stone catching up with attendees
at the Burgundy Basin (left)
Packed house of over 90 attendees below.
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Photos from Seniors
Rock! Pre Recordings!
Joanna Palvino,
Your Seniors Rock! Radio Host
Jackie Stone, Varsity Branding—VP Sales and
Consulting chats with Joanna about trends in Senior
Housing. She was also the expert speaker on April
24th at the Burgundy Basin GRAPE Luncheon. ~
Thank you Jackie for sharing your expertise!
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A FREE job listing for our members. This will be a two line listing including one job title, contact info, and company.
If you would like to add more information to your job posting, you can purchase a
business card ad for $35.
Email a job posting to [email protected]—Attn: Suzanne
Membership Job Board
Join the Team at Marsha Raines & Associates! Marsha Raines & Associates is seeking an experienced licensed Social Worker or Registered Nurse to join our team
of Aging Life Care Professionals. This is a part time, well compensated opportunity to work with older adults and
care giving families.
You will be responsible for assessment followed by creation, implementation and monitoring of individualized care
plans for elders residing in their homes or in retirement communities. If you are a professional who thrives on
problem solving, likes when every day is different, is a team player and wants your work to make a difference in older
adult’s lives, then this is the position for you! We are a private pay service, which means we work directly for families
and are not confined by the paperwork or regulations of insurance plans.
Candidates for this position must be an RN or licensed Social Worker with a minimum of two years’ experience
working with elders. Knowledge of local eldercare resources is preferred. Demonstrated clinical knowledge of
aging, dementia and family systems is needed. You must also have computer skills and ability to write clear and
professional notes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are needed.
Benefits include part time, flexible hours and a competitive salary. We do not offer health care benefits.
To learn more about Marsha Raines & Associates: www.raineseldercare.com
Resumes (no calls please) to [email protected]
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Seniors and opioid use.
There is no mistaking the increased public awareness of opioid use and abuse in our streets and neighborhoods. Recently a task force of local officials, church leaders and the Monroe County sheriff’s
office set up a symposium on the very topic. Understanding that opioid use and abuse crosses socioeconomic, racial, and religious lines suggests that the problem is far from easy to solve. What perhaps
has not been taken into consideration is that the recent study published last fall in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) found that 32.4% of nursing home residents were prescribed an
opioid in 2012, and one in seven were prescribed an opioid for long‐term use.
It is also recognized that pain management in the elder population is not well understood or controlled. Undertaking a multiprong approach of behavioral modification, psychological care as well as social and medical interventions are being used to help monitor and control pain in this group, but it could not be said that this model is fully effective. Additionally, many older adults in assisted living come under the classic definition of “addict” in that they need their drug every four hours, demand it, and are shaky
without it. Does that then qualify the elder to be on a rehab and tapering protocol? What if the “addiction” is addressing other areas of disease? What if the administration of the drug, event to an
elder addict, is not abusive but allows that elder to participate in social and regular activities of living? Good questions to be sure.
In the effort to offer legislative controls, federal government and state governments have been looking
at prescribing limits. So far, most of these have not included long‐term care but that may change.
This situation will not easily be solved or swept away and at present many long‐term care communities are working at the multi‐disciplinary approach, prevention of medication diversion (theft or
misappropriation by families) and operational sustainability in light of possible new restrictions.
You can read more about this issue in depth at: https://seniorhousingnews.com/2018/04/11/seniorliving‐providers‐fret‐over‐potential‐opioid‐laws‐regulations/
Article by Tim Mullaney of Senior Housing News This summary by: Barbara Dodge, Newsletter committee
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Board of Directors
and Contact Information:
President Connie Lester [email protected] President-Elect Kim Vogt [email protected] Treasurer Andrew Hastings [email protected]
Secretary Ramona Stein [email protected] At-Large Members Theresa Green [email protected] Jennifer McDermott [email protected] Alison Bearer [email protected]
Patrick Nicholson [email protected] Trisha Fast [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Contact Information: Advocacy & Emerging Issues: Rick Marchese, Jr. [email protected] Annual Gala Dinner: Gigi Lerminiaux & Alison Bearer [email protected] [email protected]
Budget & Finance: Andrew Hastings [email protected] By-Laws: Todd Gustafson [email protected] Elder Services Directory: Virginia Clark & Mollie Traub [email protected] [email protected] Long Range Planning: Kim Vogt [email protected] Marketing: Marie Candelora & Becky Carrigan [email protected] [email protected] Membership: Kathleen Allen & Kristen Treadway [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter: TBD Program: Kim Vogt [email protected] Board Meeting Dates 2017-18 * 2nd Tues of month; 5/8/18, 6/12/18
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Budget & Finance Committee
May 3, 2018
8:30am
Annual Dinner Committee
May 2, 2018
9:00am
[email protected] [email protected]
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Board of Directors
May 8, 2018
8:15 am
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May 10, 2018 8:15 am
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May 10, 2018 9am
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May 15, 2018
8:30am
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May 23, 2018
8:30am
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
Please let the G.R.A.P.E. office know of any changes to your address, phone number or
email address! If you change your info on the
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Also, updating your member profile doesn’t update provider.
You have to do both.
We send out exciting membership information and
would hate for you to miss it, if we don’t have your current
information on file. Thank you!!
All of our committees welcome visitors
and prospective committee members. Due
to unforeseen circumstances, dates and
locations of meetings may change. To
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next meeting, please reach out to the
committee chairperson.
Breakfast Meeting Dates September 19, 2018 October 23, 2018 November 7, 2018* December 12, 2018* January 16, 2019 February 20, 2019 March 20, 2019 April 17, 2019 May 15, 2019 *note date change *Each Month at St. John’s Briarwood ~
1 Johnsarbor Drive
Registration, New Member Orientation &
Networking starts at 7:30am
Luncheon Meeting Dates September 25, 2018 * October 23, 2018 * November 13, 2018 * No December Lunch January 22, 2019* February 26, 2019* March 26, 2019* April 23, 2019* Special Lunch – Fee May 21, 2019
*Watch your email & newsletter for more
details and updates.
Registration & Networking starts at 11:30am
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Membership Breakfast Meetings.
Interested in joining a committee??
We have plenty to choose from. See page 16 for
committee meeting dates.
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Editorial Policy: G.R.A.P.E. welcomes items consistent with the mission of
G.R.A.P.E. Items should be informational in nature, and of general interest to the mem-
bership. In general, content should pertain to aging-related issues that affect members
or the aging populations they serve. G.R.A.P.E. does not accept or distribute items that
contain advertising, or
which are promotional in nature, with the exception of purchased advertisements.
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Senior Resources
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
GRAPEvine G R E A T E R R O C H E S T E R A R E A P A R T N E R S H I P F O R T H E E L D E R L Y
The GRAPEvine is the
official publication of the
Greater Rochester Area
Partnership for the Elderly.
It is published by the
G.R.A.P.E. Board of
Directors to communicate
appropriate G.R.A.P.E.
business, decisions and
positions, and to keep
membership informed
about aging-related issues.
G.R.A.P.E. is an organization of professionals
and interested persons who aspire to improve the
quality of services for older people. We accomplish
this by sharing expertise, knowledge and skills,
and by acting as their advocates in ways deemed
appropriate by the membership.
G.R.A.P.E. seeks to foster a sense of camaraderie
among professionals, provide high-quality education
and training, influence social and public policies and
facilitate debate about emerging issues, and
compile and disseminate an accurate and up-to-date
listing of elder services in the Greater Rochester area.
G.R.A.P.E. members are
encouraged to submit ideas,
pictures and articles, with subjects
relating to elder care. We also
solicit calendar events,
announcements, and employment
opportunities. Pictures should be
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responsible for errors or omissions.
The information provided here does
not constitute legal advice.
Opinions and viewpoints expressed
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those of G.R.A.P.E. or its
membership. Items for the
newsletter must be submitted no
later than the 15th of the month.
Items may be submitted to the
G.R.A.P.E. office at
[email protected]. We have the
right to determine the size of the
image and cannot guarantee its
quality. All images should be clear.
Editorial Group
Nicole Weltzer
Medical Solutions, Inc.
Lisa Izzo
PointClickCare
Suzanne Kowalcyk
G.R.A.P.E. Office
Barbara Dodge Edwards Jones
Kim Kenna
Executive Director
Angela Wollschlager
Medical Solutions, Inc.
Sandra Swanson
LMT
Alice Berry
Quail Summit
Seeking New Newsletter Committee Members
