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President
Message
Executive
Director Message
New Members
Articles
Committee
Meeting Dates
The Elder Pages 2018 Edition is here!!
G.R.A.P.E.. Members can pick up their copy at the office or at Member
Breakfast and/or Lunches.
Office hrs. - Tues and Thurs 10-1!
Seniors can get copies at Monroe County
Libraries and Senior Centers.
Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
GRAPEvineG 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
President Message
Connie Lester
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Here is to surviving the holidays, spending quality
time with family and friends, and moving toward an awesome New Year! It’s that time of year when we reflect on the accomplishments of the outgoing year, and look forward to beginning the New Year with a fresh start, good intentions, and those pesky ‘resolutions’. Aside from your personal goals in the New Year to perhaps begin a new workout regime, eat healthier, or learn a new skill, I’d like to suggest some ‘professional resolutions’ that we could all apply to our careers and our work within G.R.A.P.E. and other nonprofits.
1. Make Time to Learn - (and I’m not talking about knitting or French cuisine…) Tap into as many resources as you can. Struggling with Excel? Take a seminar. Want to do more to contribute to our organization, you can look into a couple sites with great ideas:
*Nonprofit Hub (http://nonprofithub.com)
*GuideStar (http://guidestar.org )
2. Prioritize Networking - Set attainable goals for network-ing. Invite someone new out to coffee once a month, don’t be afraid to go outside of your comfort zone to find ways to expand and strengthen your
existing network. Then invite them to be a guest at a G.R.A.P.E. event.
3. Set Work Limits for a Healthy ‘Work-Life Balance’ - We all fall prey to this at one point or another in our lives; the prevalence of cell phones, tablets, and laptops make it even more difficult to disconnect from work and volunteer obligations and focus on our own needs. Set some limits for yourself in 2018. Maybe try not to check your email after 8pm on weeknights, or try to stick to a strict ‘no work on Sundays’ approach. Except for G.R.A.P.E. related emails…those should have their own ringtone and should be checked day or night!
Good Luck! Remember, these are goals; if you start slipping back into old habits and not ‘working-out’ these helpful hints don’t give up entirely. There is always another chance to make positive changes tomorrow!
Connie
Executive Director Message
Kim Kenna
Kim Kenna, Executive Director ofG.R.A.P.E. She can be
reached at(585) 256-4351
2018! This New Year marks the closing of our 25th Anniversary year and what a year it was?! Before moving forward into our 26th year, I would like to pause and once again thank you, our over 330 Members strong! Each and every one of you have supported G.R.A.P.E. in one way or another. Attending our monthly meetings, sponsoring our special events and serving on the many committees makes us the strongest professional group serving seniors in the greater Rochester region.
To all of you who became ROCstars on ROC THE DAY – THANK YOU!
Your donations added up to approxi-mately $557.00. Donations will be split between Holiday Gifts for Seniors for the 2018 deliveries and The ElderPages Directory.
Speaking of Holiday Gift for Seniors! The committee delivered 88 gifts this year thanks to large donation from Health Direct and from our generous members like you! See page 17 for pictures of our wrapping day and some of the smiling seniors faces!
Our New Year Holiday & Networking Party will be on January 18th this year! The Marketing Committee is happy to announce that 2 generous sponsors have stepped up to ensure the success of this years’ event! Companions Care of Rochester and Heather Heights are both sponsoring our New Year Holiday Party which helps the committee to bring some special raffles the night of the event. Yes, there will be FRIED GREEN TOMATOES one of at Label 7’s specialties … they are excited to host us again this year!
Our annual Legislative Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 9th, 2018. The event will again be held at Locust Hill Country Club. This year’s presentation will
focus on the theme of “Aging with Options 2.0,” highlighting ways to support older adults in our community and the challenges we face in doing so. The Advocacy & Emerging Issues Committee as always, has been working very hard on this event and you will find this event very informative. Consider inviting other leaders within your organization!
Registration can be made through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org Registration is now open. You should also receive an invitation letter with complete details within the next week.
Major sponsors for this event are: ElderONE, An Affiliate of Rochester Regional Health, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, Heathwood Assisted Living, Paris Kirwan Associates, PointClickCare, UltraMobile Imaging and Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP.
Take a few minutes now and reserve your spot for February 9th, 2018.
http://www.grapelder.org/view-events
Happy New Year!
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Membership Update:As of December 31, 2017330 Members strong!
Bettye GallawayHome Helpers of Rochester300 Hylan Drive Suite 108Rochester, NY [email protected]
Wendy StraussProfessional Member482 Eastbrooke Lane
Rochester, NY [email protected]
Mike Kearney Senior Care Authority144 Fairport Village Landing #366Fairport, NY [email protected]
Roger Brandt, Jr. Rochester Cornerstone Group460 White Spruce BlvdRochester, NY [email protected]
Adam BurdickBurd Home Health600 Fishers Station Drive Suite 126Victor, NY [email protected]
Sherita TraywickUniversal Care Services485 Titus Avenue Ste. F Dr. 2Irondequoit, NY [email protected]
Company Name Change –
Maplewood Estates is now Solstice Senior LivingTom Cappon [email protected]
Paula ScipioniEpiscopal Senior Life505 Mount Hope Rochester, NY [email protected]
Nancy CarrPreserve A Photo25 Avon RdRochester, NY [email protected]
Sean KennaHeather Heights of Pittsford160 West Jefferson Rd.Pittsford, NY [email protected]
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Breakfast Meeting
Mark your Calendar for the JANUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING
Wednesday, JANUARY 17, 2018
7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program
Location: The Br iar wood at St. John’s Meadows 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. Rochester
Speaker: Nancy Alexander
Topic: Exercise/Cognition/Dementia
Sponsored by:
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Luncheon Meeting
Mark your Calendar for the JANUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING
Tuesday, JANUARY 23, 2018
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program
Location: Chapel Oaks1500 Portland Ave, Rochester
Speaker: Ecsa Stumpf, Community Outreach Coordinator Lollypop Farm, Human Society of Greater Rochester
Topic: Senior s for Seniors Program and more...
Sponsored by:
An RSVP is required for the luncheon.
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Mark your Calendar for the FEBRUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 21, 2018
7:45 am to 8:15 am - Registration & Networking8:15 am to 9:30 am - Program
Location: The Br iar wood at St. John’s Meadows 1 Johnsarbor Dr. West. Rochester
Speaker: Amanda Montone ,
Topic: Music Therapy
Sponsored by:
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Upcoming Meetings
Mark your Calendar for the FEBRUARY G.R.A.P.E.MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON MEETING
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2018
11:30 am to 12:00 pm - Registration & Networking12:15 pm to 1:30 pm - Program
Location: Valley Manor1570 East Avenue, Rochester-
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBD
Sponsored by: Valley Manor
An RSVP by Feb. 23. is required for the luncheon. Please register through your Member Login from www.grapelder.org.
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Karen Menachof first learned about G.R.A.P.E. from an old
friend, Daniel Jones, who had worked with her for years in marke�ng and then figured out that his real passion was working with seniors. When he heard she was star�ng Caring Transi�ons, he immediately encouraged her to join G.R.A.P.E. Many members were really generous with their �me, offering to meet with her and make introduc�ons along the way to help her get started.
Ini�ally, Karen was involved in the Membership Commi�ee, but then she joined the Elder Pages commi�ee. “It’s hard to say “no” to Donna Clare Davern”.
As a newcomer to the Senior Services world, Karen found the G.R.A.P.E. to be quite welcoming, and she has really enjoyed ge�ng to know other providers and building a network of poten�al referral partners. She is much more comfortable referring clients to others in the community now that she has had an opportunity to get to know them, both personally and professionally. “Being an ac�ve GRAPE member is a great reminder that we are contribu�ng to a really great cause in our community…not just doing our jobs.”
Over the years, Karen has been very ac�ve with Causewave Community Partners (previously the Adver�sing Council of Rochester). She is currently on the Execu�ve Commi�ee at the Jewish Community Center and sits on two commi�ees for the Farash Founda�on. As a realtor with Howard Hanna, she is also very involved with the residen�al real estate world and focuses her efforts there on the clients served by Caring Transi�ons, to offer a truly comprehensive solu�on. Also, “We have also been selected as a provider of
On-Site Training for the Caring Transi�ons franchise, so we have a stake in strengthening the franchise on a na�onal scale.”
Clearly, Karen is very involved in the community but she also loves to play the guitar and sing…especially with her daughters who are both fantas�cally talented. She and her husband Dan enjoy traveling, going out to hear live music, and taking in arts and cultural events. Dan is also ac�ve in their Caring Transi�ons business, though he takes on more of a behind-the-scenes role.
Karen is really proud that she found the courage to step away from a stable work life and start Caring Transi�ons four years ago. “Lots of people thought it was crazy, but we couldn’t be happier that we did it.”
And who would have ever guessed that Karen has done the trapeze, spoken to John Lennon on the phone, and wished she was Bonnie Rai�?
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Another thank you to our 25th Anniversary Gala Sponsors!!
We are already planning for the 2018 Annual Gala. There are many sponsorship opportunities available. Watch for information
coming in the next few weeks!
Exciting things happening in G.R.A.P.E.!!
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Thank you to our 25th Anniversary Gala Sponsors!!
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:
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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 theprior 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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Information Good To Know
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PHOTO PAGE Henrene Brown delivering Holiday Gifts for Seniors!
Holiday Gifts for Seniors angels wrapping gifts.
G.R.A.P.E. December MembershipNetworking Breakfast!
Becky Johnson, Debra KostiwMary McDowell, Jane Stets, Sue Crounse
Mark Waldman, Gary Ross
Ronnie Hurley, Jane Stets, Kathleen Krauss, Theresa Green
See more pictures on our Facebook page!!!
https://www.facebook.com/grapegreaterrochesterareapartner-shipfortheelderly/
Mike Maenza, Theresa Green, Priscilla Leiter-Kendrick, Henrene Brown, Kathleen Krauss, Jane Stets
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Photos from Seniors Rock! Pre Recordings!
Joanna Palvino, Your Seniors Rock! Radio Host
Dr. Sarah Hodgson, Hart Hearing
Visit our Facebook page to see all our other sponsors for the radio show.
https://www.facebook.com/
Christine and Dave, Cobbs’ Hill Manor
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Membership JobBoard
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
Legacy at Fairways in Victor, NY is hiring for a Sales Associate.Contact Anna Alger at [email protected] or stop in to apply
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PresidentConnie [email protected]
President-ElectKim [email protected]
TreasurerAndrew [email protected]
SecretaryRamona [email protected]
At-Large MembersTheresa [email protected]
Jennifer [email protected]
Alison Bearer [email protected]
Patrick [email protected]
Trisha [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Contact Information:
Advocacy & Emerging Issues: Rick Marchese, [email protected]
Annual Gala Dinner: Gigi Lerminiaux &Alison [email protected] [email protected]
Budget & Finance: Andrew Hastings [email protected]
By-Laws: Todd [email protected]
Elder Services Directory:Virginia Clark &Mollie [email protected] [email protected]
Long Range Planning: Kim [email protected]
Marketing: Marie Candelora & Becky [email protected]@episcopalseniorlife.org
Membership: Kathleen Allen & Kristen [email protected]@homeinstead.com
Newsletter: TBD
Program: Kim Vogt [email protected]
Board Meeting Dates 2017-18 * 2nd Tues of month; 1/9/18, 2/13/18, 3/13/18, 5/8/18, 6/12/18
GRAPEvineNewsle�er Ad Specs
Submit your advertisements to [email protected]
ALL submissions must be clear. We reserve the right to refuse any item for publication in the
newsletter.
Please submit as a PDF or JPG format at least 300 dpi. Excel or Word format not accepted.
___________________________Ad copy should be submitted in full color in PDF
or JPG format at 300 dpi._________________________
Full Page Ad$250 per month Member Rate
$350 per month Non-Member Rate measures 8.2” x 11”Buy 3 get 4th free
__________________Front Page Ad
$150 per month Member Rate $250 per month Non-Member Rate
measures 7.25” x 3.75”Buy 3 get 4th free
_________________________Half Page Ad
$125 per month Member Rate $225 per month Non-Member Rate
measures 7.25” x 5”Buy 3 get 4th free
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$65 per month Member Rate $95 per month Non-Member Rate
measures 3.25” x 4”Buy 3 get 4th free
_________________________Business Card Ad
$35 per month Member Rate $50 per month Non-Member Rate
measures 3.25” x 2”Buy 3 get 4th free
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Annual Dinner CommitteeJanuary 3, 20189:00am Village BakeryCulver Rd.
Advocacy CommitteeJanuary 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 201812 noon G.R.A.P.E.100 McAuley Dr. @ Legacy Clover Blossom
Budget & Finance CommitteeJanuary 4, 20188:30am G.R.A.P.E.100 McAuley Dr. @ Legacy Clover Blossom
Board of DirectorsJanuary 9, 20188:15 am G.R.A.P.E.100 McAuley Dr. @ Legacy Clover Blossom
Newsletter CommitteeJanuary 2018TBD
Program CommitteeJanuary 11, 20188:15 am Char BroilMonroe Ave.
Marketing CommitteeJanuary 11, 20189am CCOR70 Carlson Rd, Rochester
Elder Services DirectoryJanuary 16, 20188:30am G.R.A.P.E.100 McAuley Dr. @ Legacy Clover Blossom
Membership CommitteeJanuary 24, 20188:30am G.R.A.P.E.100 McAuley Dr. @ Legacy Clover Blossom
Senior Housing AllianceFebruary 2, 20188:30am Green House CottagesJewish Home 2021 Winton Rd. South
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 website, that doesn’t mean we
have it. 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!!
* The Budget and Finance Committee is seeking new committee members
who enjoy the world of finance! Please consider joining the committee if this is an area of expertise you have.
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Front Page ad available starting
JANUARY 2018
Connect withpotential buyers!
Call the G.R.A.P.E. Officeat 585-256-4351 for details!
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Interested in joining a committee??
We have plenty to choose from. See page 20 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.
Editorial Group
Lisa IzzoTouchstream Solutions
Suzanne KowalcykG.R.A.P.E. Office
Julie ConlonUnited Oxygen
Barbara DodgeEdwards Jones
Kim KennaExecutive Director
Sandra SwansonLMT
Seeking New Newsletter Committee Members! Call the G.R.A.P.E. Office
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Connecting and Enriching Senior Resources
GRAPEvineG 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 submitted digitally to the G.R.A.P.E. office. Articles are subject to revision by the GRAPEvine Newsletter Committee. Please do not include politics, religion, or advertising in your submission. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. The information provided here does not constitute legal advice. Opinions and viewpoints expressed here do not necessarily reflect 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.
