The happenings atFriendship Village &

Landmark Commons

Spring 2018

It is extremely important to us that you understand what Lifecare is and how it works, for it is this promise that sets FV apart from other Cedar Valley retirement communities.Many communities, like FV, are Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s) now called Life Plan Communities. These communities have continuum of care (all levels of care, from independent living through skilled nursing) on their campuses. What sets FV apart and above other CCRC’s is that we are a CCRC and a Lifecare community. A story might help best explain Lifecare:

Lisa GatesPresident & CEO

Mike and Alice moved into a duplex at FV...often bragging about having the absolute best home on the FV campus. Mike and Alice’s home was close to the hub of activity and had a view of the lake! They loved having coffee on their porch watching the lake’s wildlife. Mike and Alice led very active lives. They jumped into life at the Village, determined to spend their time helping others, and they did so in

a way that each of us should strive to emulate. They attended events, helped people when they could, led Bible studies, visited those in the hospitals, and enjoyed entertaining. As time went on, Alice’s physical needs required that she permanently move to the health center. Mike stayed in his home on the lake, thankful that he could walk to visit his bride. Alice lived in the health center for more than a year before she went to heaven, while Mike

stayed in his home. Mike lived there alone for several years. Later he, too, began to experience physical issues necessitating a need for higher levels of care. Mike temporarily moved to Lakeview Lodge, the assisted living community at FV. During his stay in assisted living, Mike kept his home on the lake until it was certain he could no longer return to independent living. Mike moved from assisted living to nursing care. It was important that Mike retain his home on the lake until it was clear that he would no longer be able to return there – Mike was family, and that’s how Lifecare honors family! Mike lived out his remaining years in the health center at FV.

So, how does Mike and Alice’s story describe Lifecare? Mike and Alice paid a set monthly fee while living in their independent living duplex. When Alice moved into the health center, Mike stayed in the duplex – the only increase in their monthly fee was the cost of Alice’s two additional meals each day in the health center. When Mike temporarily moved into Assisted Living (retaining his duplex), his fee remained the same other than

Welcome to the inaugural issue of our My Life magazine!

We are excited to be able to share news about our Friendship

Village Communities through this venue. Each issue will offer articles and pictures illustrating

a specific theme. The overriding theme of this issue is the nugget

we call Lifecare. At no time did Mike and Alice ever pay for two homes at FV. At no time were they ever charged for a higher level of care

CEO’s Desk

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MY LIFE Retirement Living, the voice of Friendship Village and Landmark

Commons, is published triannually. Subscriptions are free upon request. To subscribe or unscribe call

319-291-8544 or email dholm@fvrc.com.

two additional meals. Neither did his fee change when he moved from Assisted Living to full nursing care (while still retaining his duplex). Upon moving permanently to the health center, Mike’s fee remained unchanged other than two additional daily meals. At no time did Mike and Alice ever pay for two homes at FV. At no time were they ever charged for a higher level of care (today costing from $200 to $300 per day).

Life Care is our promise to provide a home for you and/or your spouse at no additional cost other than additional meals, no matter where in the continuum of care you live.Moving to FV is like becoming family. Many feel as if the staff have adopted them as parents or grandparents. Genuine love and care permeate the services, experiences, and relationships here. Its family – that’s who we are!

SUNDAY: 1:30pm Lakeview Lodge 3:30pm Vespers in the Chapel

MONDAY: 10:30am Pavilion Health Center3:00pm Rosewood Estate7:00pm Landmark Commons (Fall & Spring)

WEDNESDAY: 1:30pm Lakeview Lodge3:00pm Lakeview Landing Health Center6:15pm Chapel 7:00pm Cove Lounge

CATHOLIC SERVICES AT PARK LANE CHAPEL: Sunday, 10:15 a.m., LiturgyMonday, 6:00 p.m., Rosary

Bible StudyOpportunities

In Webster’s New World Dictionary, Fourth Edition, the word “life” is defined in at least ten ways. • That property of plants and animals

which make it possible for them to take in food, get energy from it; grow.

• A human being.• Living things collectively.• One’s manner of living.• The time a person or thing is alive

or exists.

It is really amazing how often we use the word life. We use it when we refer to a life belt, a lifeboat, a lifeguard, a life net, life insurance, a life jacket, a lifeline, a life raft, one’s lifework, and a lifetime.

At Friendship Village we refer to My Life Retirement Living. Our commitment of life care begins with independent

living and when needed can seamlessly transition into assisted living and when necessary, nursing care. We take seriously our promise to provide you with the best life care possible. God’s Word, the Bible, reminds us of the great truth that Jesus Christ is the source of not only physical life (John 1:1-4) but also the means through which a person has eternal life in heaven. The Apostle John refers to this so clearly in a Scripture known to many as the Gospel in a nutshell:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

The Apostle Paul has given us clearly the means by which the “whoever” mentioned in John 3:16 can have this eternal life. Romans 10:9,10 “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”

We at Friendship Village can promise you life care, but only God can give you life eternal through faith in Jesus Christ.

J. RonWeimer Chaplain

Chaplain’sChat

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Americans are living longer than ever. Today’s older adults are looking for options that help them remain active and engaged. But they want a lifestyle that’s different than what their parents had. Seniors want more possibilities with fewer responsibilities, which is why many consider Lifecare communities.

Will you need long-term care? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70% of people older than 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. So chances are you or your spouse will need long-term care. If you don’t plan ahead, it could mean your family will need to choose your care option during a health crisis. And, you could risk your entire estate and leave your children with little to no inheritance. In a 2017 Cost of Care Survey conducted by Genworth for the

Waterloo area, the monthly cost per person of assisted living is $4,935.

A private nursing room is $6,144. The Lifecare advantage - Lifecare is an

exclusive benefit offered by Friendship Village. This allows you to fully enjoy all the services, amenities, and social aspects, while knowing a safety net of care is in place. If you ever need higher levels of care, such as assisted living, skilled nursing or rehab, it’s available at no additional cost other than the extra daily meals. Lifecare is based on shared risk and financial predictability. It allows you to take control of your future and proactively choose where you’ll receive the care you may need. Having a plan can provide you with peace of mind, and relieve family and friends from the stress of making a difficult decision during a medical crisis.

Home or a Lifecare community? If you

stay in your home, consider this: You’ll have upkeep, housekeeping, yardwork, snow removal and cooking to do. Plus, during the winter, it can be hard to get to all your social activities.

At Friendship Village, we’ll handle all the inside and outside maintenance. Friends, social activities, amenities and chef-prepared meals are available without leaving the comfort of the community. Friendship Village also offers scheduled transportation for appointments or trips around town. And if the unexpected happens and additional care is needed, it will be conveniently provided on site by caregivers you already know and trust.

Considering Joining a Retirement Community?■ Kerry Dobrusin, Director of Marketing & Sales

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“What do Fran and I want most in retirement living? The answer is contentment and peace of mind. Now after nearly two years as FV

residents, we and our children share contentment and peace of mind.

We are confident and secure in our Friendship Village retirement life and

the Lifecare program.”–Jim Waring

KerryDobrusin Director ofMarketing& Sales

■ Cayla Smith, Social Worker Friendship Village

Friendship VillageRemembersTwo of America’s

GreatestGeneration

Ken & Meg Allbaugh

Compassion, inspiration, benevolence, and service are attributes of Ken and Meg Allbaugh. People all across the Cedar Valley are better prepared today because of their influence…and we at Friendship Village were privileged to have known them as neighbors and family.

Ken & Meg met and were married during Ken’s WW II service in the Marine Corp. Following the war, their college training formed their careers – Meg was a school teacher and Ken an electrical engineer. Together they raised three children, David, Ann, and Laurie. The Allbaugh family moved to the Waterloo area in 1960. Meg taught in the Waterloo schools for three years before welcoming her own parents to live at the Allbaugh home where she cared for them during their remaining years. Ken retired from Iowa Public Service (now MidAmerican Energy) in 1987, as the East District Electrical Engineer.

During retirement, Ken and Meg chose to make Friendship Village their new home. In 1998, they

moved into one of the cottages. The promise of the Friendship Village Lifecare plan offered the assurance of seamless care from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing care – all without additional financial burden. First Meg needed long term care, and Ken kept his apartment, able to visit Meg in

the nearby Health Center. Several years later, Ken experienced the full continuum of care himself. The only additional costs for either were the extra daily meals.

Meg and Ken may most be remembered for their community service and benevolence. More than generous, they supported many charities, endowments and scholarships. The scholarships support arts and science students, as well students in technical programs.

Ken was also a champion for the Friendship Village Endowment, which continues to provide scholarships for Hawkeye Community College students, and benefits Friendship Village employees seeking a nursing degree. Ken also gave back to the Friendship Village community through his service as the Friendship Village Auxiliary President. In 2007, Ken received the Association for Fundraising Professionals’ Benjamin Franklin Award for the Eastern Iowa Chapter for his philanthropy and service to non-profit organizations in the Cedar Valley. Later, in 2011, he was recognized as one of Cedar Valley’s Eight Over Eighty, a prestigious circle of select community leaders whose influence and impact continue well into their eighties.

Meg passed away at Friendship Village on October 12th, 2008, and Ken passed away at Friendship Village on October 13th, 2017. The staff and residents of Friendship Village will be forever grateful for the kindness and generosity that both Ken and Meg Allbaugh have shown all of us!

CaylaSmith

SocialWorker

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Meg and Ken may most be remembered for their community service and benevolence. More than generous, they supported

many charities, endowments and scholarships.

16 ExerciseOpportunitiesEach Week!

Friendship Village’s Health and Wellness FairFriday, March 16th from 1pm-3pm in the Cove Lounge at Village Place. This is a great event for our residents, employees, and the public to gain information about healthy lifestyles, try new products, and learn new things about wellness.

Body Basics – 30 minute exercise class three times each week. Each class is different, utilizing a wide variety of muscles and joints, promoting movement and cardiovascular endurance. Our class motto is “Do what you can do.” Residents are encouraged to workout at the level that suits them. Body Basics is a perfect way to start any day.

Tai Chi for Better Balance – Ancient Chinese meditative movements to synergize the body, mind, and soul, three times per week. Participants move in slow, calculated movements to focus on balance, breathing, and overall body position. “I have really improved my health and balance and Lucy is a great teacher.”

– Eileen Frey

Friendship Walks – A great way to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and socialize with friends.

When the weather is favorable, walks are held in outdoor locations. In the winter months, walks are held indoors. Recent walk adventures include: Cedar Valley Nature Trail, Prairie Lakes Park, Washington Park, area high schools, and UNI’s campus.

Water classes – An excellent way to move the body without putting too much pressure on the joints. Three water classes are held at Landmark Commons’ pool. Splash Dance, Water Wellness, and H2O Tone focus on fun and muscle toning. Classes last for 30 minutes, followed by a soak in the spa!

“The water program is very helpful for me. The pool is four feet deep. The water is beneficial for your whole body; your knees and back benefit from this program.”

– Donna Carr

Mark Your Calendar…

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LucyDlamini

Wellness& VolunteerCoordinator

Friendship VillageFitness

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Landmark Commons Celebrates 10 Years!

The year was 2007. After many months of planning, excavating, building and decorating, August rolled around and with that Landmark Commons was born. Folks started moving in the weekend of August 25th. It was a beautiful weekend for moving. Excitement in the air, smiles on faces and arms laden down with

boxes. Our first Residents, Ray and Velma DeSerano, arrived on Friday. They spend that first night, the only two in this huge, huge building. Velma related to us that being a light sleeper, she heard every noise. Ray, not so much. Others trickled in that weekend following a set schedule created to prevent overcrowding by moving trucks. 60 units ready to go, still no carpet in the halls, and no functioning dining room but that didn’t discourage folks from settling in and enjoying their new home. Sack lunches and pizza were called in to enjoy while the moving carts got a workout.

Fast-forward to the year 2017, many exciting changes have taken place including building expansions that created opportunity for new residents. In 2011 we built our first cottage and in 2012 we expanded our community from 90 units to 120 units. Gone are the days of sack lunches and

■ Kaya Funk, Director of Landmark Commons

mass moving carts. We all enjoy our beautiful dining room, pool and spa to name a few of our wonderful amenities.

On August 25, 2017 we celebrated our 10th anniversary. It was a blow out! We had a hog roast, Sid V and the Human Resources provided our dance music and a wonderful display of fireworks closed out the evening. Enjoy MyLife at LMC!

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Kayla Funk Director ofLandmarkCommons

Friendship VillageAuxiliary Tribute GiftsThe Friendship Village Auxiliary offers a variety of volunteer services to the skilled care and assisted living centers of Friendship Village and their residents (the Pavilion, Lakeview Landing, and Lakeview Lodge). In addition to these services, the Auxiliary raises funds for the provision of equipment and furnishings through craft sales, the annual Spring Brunch & Bazaar, and tribute gifts.

Given in memory of

Arlene Boylan Betty Hummel Lee Stonewall

Esther Case Lee Stonewall

Jackson CorneliusLee Stonewall

Jay CulverAileen Hawse

Margaret Gleason Gayle Hodgson

Jan GrittmannTodd & Susan Hendrickson Bonnie Hill

Mary Jay Don Benson

Jeanne KullenDoris Butler Carol Pierce Darlene Shirk Lee Stonewall Mary Wurmle

Jo-ann Lane Robert & Annette Andres Jeanette Argotsinger Deane Bradfield Mary Lou Carroll Marian ChampRoland & Christine Ford

Shirley Freshwater Betty Hummel Jerry & JoAnn KramerAlice Lichty Glen & Dorothy LindeL P & L J Nanke Ed & Ramona Osland Cecila & J Robert Powers Lee Stonewall James & Fran Waring

Carolyn Leber Mary Lou Carroll

Kirk McQuilkin Anonymous

Harold MichelsDon Benson Village Voices Chorus Mary Wurmle

Orlan Ott Shirley Sorensen

Bernice PetersonLois Marsch Lee StonewallMary Wurmle

Rosie Ralston Anonymous

Donna Romine Betty Hummel Roger Romine Shirley SorensenCathy Zubak

Mary Sewell Jane Campbell Dale & JoAnn Torpey

Verna StephensonWesley Stephenson

Don Stiles Lee Stonewall

Warren Tarr Jane Shea Kathleen Stanton

Ethel Valentine LuAnn & Mark AnderaGary & Karen BergenRonald & Diana Bowers Doris ButlerBeverly Campbell Steven & Theresa DixonRose Marie EarnestShirley Hileman Justin Hoffman Helen Kielty Lucinda Lear Donna Lichty Lois Marsch Natalie Meehan Kathleen Merry Carol Pierce Darlene Shipp Darlene Shirk Shirley SorensenGeraldine Spencer Lee Stonewall Vivian & Ron Weimer Mary Wurmle

Al Webbeking Mary Kay & Dick KlingamanGene & LaVonne Marley Carol PierceShirley SorensenLee Stonewall

Hugh Wurmle Don Benson Mary Ann EyresCarol PierceLee Stonewall

Given in honor of The Lakeview Lodge Frank Van Kerckhove

FV Auxiliary Tribute GiftsReceived in 2017:

Friendship VillageAuxiliary’sAnnual Spring Brunch & Bazaar 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 7, ‘18

★ Delicious brunch served in the Park Lane dining area (last year more than 600 were seated!)

Mark Your Calendar…

★ Bazaar shops: • Bakery

• Books

• Crafts

• Furniture

• Jewelry

• Yesteryear’s Treasures

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Friendship VillageFoundationThe Foundation exists to promote awareness and generate funds for the benefit of Friendship Village. The Foundation provides longevity, stability, and affordability to the present and future generations through funding existing needs and endowing the future.

The Foundation board is comprised of the executive members of the Friends of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc., community members, and members of Friendship Village and Landmark Commons.

Giving to the Foundation is an excellent way to beautify, improve, and enhance our community’s quality of life

through group participation, managed supervision, and tax-efficient giving both for our present members and for the generations who will follow.

Both Friends of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc. and the Friendship Village Foundation are 501(c)(3) corporations. All contributions are tax deductible charitable giving.

Thank you to the 2017

Foundation donors

Ken AllbaughDavid AxtellRobert Bitter

Fleming Sisters

Lisa GatesMargaret Gleason

Alice Lichty Lois Marsch

Carl Neubauer Carol Rider

Young Plumbing& Heating

Anonymous Donor Robert & Barbara Jefferson (endowed through the Community

Foundation of Northeast Iowa)

Gayle & Walt Hodgson

Joan S. Siglin

FOUNDATION FRIENDS(General gifts up to $1,000)

Doris BartonBenjamin BrunsEd Bunz & Sonia JohannsenBrain DorothyDorothy GuetzlaffMarian HastingsDavid & Laurie HolmMary MillerWilliam SikulaLee Stonewall

For further information concerning present or planned giving, contact: David Holm, Director of Development call:

(319)291-8544 or email: dholm@fvrc.com

Legacy Leaders(Gifts engraved on the Friendship Tree)

LEGACY LEADERS, LEAF (Well-being $1,000 – 9,999)

MORNING STAR (Faith $10,000 – 19,999)

DOVE (Friendship $20,000 – 39,999)

FOUNDATION STONE (Hope $40,000 and above)

DavidHolmDirector ofDevelopment

Friendship VillageFoundation Tribute GiftsGiven in memory of

Ken Allbaugh AnonymousGary & Donna Brown Harold & Barbara Corson Kenneth & Patricia CuttsJerry & Rhonda Den HerderRussell & Kathy FrankeLeila & Brian GirschJames & Shelia GregoireLeonard & Sherry HammerMargery HerrickL. Sam & Janet HoldenSusan B IlaxMildred JowseyK H & Janet KnorrTimothy & Marsha LindHelen LippoidLarry & Rhonda MackDaniel & Anne PelcMarjorie RobinsonJack & Becky SinklerBradley & Mollie StrouseJerry & Elizabeth TheinBob & Bettie TujetschMelissa Widdel

Silvia Bitter Robert Bitter

Arlene Boylan E J BiesanzCharles Burrell

Gayle HodgsonAlice Lichty Joyce Marsch William J. & Mary PeshekRobert PowersEleanor Tjepkes

Dan Gates Sally AdamsKraig & Arliss BonnerDoris ButlerEd Bunz & Sonia JohannsenCedar Valley Chamber MusicChild Evangelism Fellowship, IowaRussell & Patricia ClarkCommunity National Bank Patricia ConnellYeoman & Erma CowlishawDonna Coyle R & M Day Diane DerifieldDavid B FergusonRonald & Vicky FiaccoRonald & Denise FloryConnie & Michael FrisbeyPatricia & Roger FullerAlice GatesLisa Gates Sue & David Gates David GreeneJay & Milanya Hall Merlin HarbaughA E HauserShirley HilemanDave & Laurie Holm

Huff Contracting, Inc. Sean & Amy HyltonRobert JeffersonKent & Kathy JohnstonJanet JunkerHelen KieltyMary Kay & Dick Klingaman Jane KogerLarry LairdLeading Age Iowa Alice Lichty Donnalee LichtyRick & Jan Madson Kim & Kelli ManfullLois Marsch David & Kathy Martin Dennis & Natalie MeehanDavid & Kathleen Merry Eric & Mary Miller Thomas & Jeanne MoellerDavid & Carol OttDale & Kay Peterson Donald & Mabel PoeRon & Velda PhillipsCarol J PierceMichelle PintPrint Connection Ronald & Julie ProstmanJeffrey RheaStephen & Marjorie RileyRiley’s FloorsRyun, Givens & Company Kennon & Lene SchaeferDavid & Cindy SchakeSteven & Ann SchulerTerri Seegers

Tom & Jane Shea Darlene ShippCraig & Nancy Shirey Robert & Luanne ShubertLee StonewallAl Sorenson Jackie SverdahlCheryl Tandy Dorothy TeeterKaren & Anthony TrunnellFrank & Betty Van KerckoveBruce & Carol WaltersJim & Frances Waring Robert Watson Ron & Vivian Weimer William WinderMary WurmleMichael & Dorothy YoungRandall & Diane Zey

Margaret Gleason E G Barry & Red Williams Paul BrownDuane & Norma DefriesGary & Julie HoneickA. Noreen JordanMary Lichty David & Joyce RileyConnie & Thomas SandveKathy ScaturroCharles & Alice Shirey

Mary Jay Margery Herrick

Irene Johnson Wanda Johnson B A LymanAllen Schoon

Jeanne KullenLois Marsch

Jo-ann Lane Dorothy Guetzlaff Donald Huff Robert SieglaffGretchen SuiterWilliam Winder Dorthy Cleghorn

Kirk McQuilkenMax & Dianne RecklingMilton & Ruth Reckling

Evelyn NeubauaerCarl Neubauer Carol Rider

Dorothy Nordman David & Lynn Axtell

Rosie RalstonStephen A. & Julie Weiand

Bonnie Schares Steven & Linda LudwigKathy Rateliff

Doretta Seegers Fred BlankenshipElliot Hartman AgencyEvan Hultman Jennifer on Main Wayne & Susan MeyerhoffTerri Seegers

Mary Jane ShirkLois Marsch

Scott Siglin AnonymousRichard Hart Phyllis Zager

Bill SwaimDavid Greene

Dr. Francis WintersDorothy Guetzlaff

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Friendship Village is known for our amazing events and great food!

Last year was no exception! Look at all the fun we had!

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Magazine ContentsPage 1 CEO explains Lifecare

Page 4 Remembering Ken & Meg Allbaugh

Page 7 Landmark Commons celebrates 10 years

Page 8 Upcoming annual Brunch & Bazaar