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

Summer 2017

Celebrating 130 years

1887 2017

1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220 920-684-7171 ext. 276 • felicianvillage.orgThe volunteer newsletter of Felician Village

Tim LindloffVolunteer

CoordinatorExt. 276

tlindloff@felicianvillage.org

Family FestFamily Fest 2017 was held Saturday, September 9, for residents, families and staff and kicked off the start of our celebration of providing 130 years of service to the seniors in Manitowoc County.Smiles were abundant at all the activities held during the day - a bake sale, raffle baskets, Bingo,children’s games, picnic lunch and a polka mass.

Resident Companion ProgramWe need you. Our residents need you. Do you have a little time to share? Time to bring a smile to our resident’s faces? Consider serving as friendly companions to residents who are looking for visits. Though volunteer companions are already in place, it is our goal to strategically structure our companion program in order to make the program more effective and efficient. Our goal is simple. Offer companion visits to any resident who would benefit from a companion visit. The need for socialization and companionship, to have friends, never ends. Can you provide just a few regular visits a month to brighten a resident’s day? Please consider serving as a companion. If you would like to know more about this program please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Tim Lindloff, at 684-7171,ext. 276 or email, tlindloff@felicianvillage.org for information.Companionship is about . . .• Listening with the heart; it is not about analyzing with the head.• Compassion; it is not about expertise.• Learning from others; it is not about teaching them• Discovering the gifts of sacred silence; it is not about filling every moment with words.• Becoming a friend; not replacing a loved one.

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New VolunteersJosie Cracraft

(Harpist)

Nabaa Sabah (Events)

Yousif Sabah (Events, Assists with Therapy Dogs)

Angela Dvorak (Music and Memory)

Madelyn Koening(Activities/Events)

Chris Kluenker (Gardens Happy Hour)

Paige Hiller (Events)

LeRoy Paasch(Events)

John Wentker(Bingo/Wheelchair assistant)

Melissa Graf(Activities/Companion)

Volunteer Spotlight Shirley Horn

What year did you begin volunteering? 2016How did you become a volunteer at FV?I took a tour of Felician Village and became interested in helping.What was your first impression of FV? Very impressed! Friendly, fantastic organization. What surprised you most about volunteering at FV?How many residents participate in the organized activities, especially Halloween.When your family/friends find out that you volunteer at FV, what do they say or ask?They ask, “What do I do and what activities are offered.”What is it like to volunteer at FV? Rewarding and fun!

If someone was hesitant to volunteer at Felician Village, what would you tell them? Don’t hestitate, just volunteer.

Looking for volunteers!

CaféEvents

Book Club LeaderEntertainment

CompanionWheelchair assistants

Activity assistantsBistro/Wisconsin Room

meal deliveriesWii Bowling - Wednesday

mornings

Contact Tim Lindloff, Volunteer Coordinator, at (920)684-7171, ext. 276

for more information.

For a list of volunteer opportunities visitfelicianvillage.org/

volunteer.html

We have a new resident on the Felician Village Campus, however, it has no name. We are asking all residents, family and friends to help name our new dog, donated by Gardens resident, Dorothy Bauer.Visit the Felician Village Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/felicianvillage during the week of September 18 and watch for the “Name The Dog Contest” post, then please comment on the post with your favorite name/s for the St. Mary’s Home Dog. The winning name will be announced the week of September 25 on Facebook.The dog is a new option now available at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. It is designed to bring comfort, companionship and fun. The robotic dog has “realistic” fur and makes dog noises and “familiar, dog-like actions.”Each robotic dog has sensors that respond to touch; Petting either of the pup's cheeks will make it nuzzle your hand, or gently rub its back to experience a heartbeat sensation. With BarkBack tech-nology and a soft, built-in heartbeat, the Companion Pet Pup is a lifelike pet alternative. It looks, sounds, and feels like a real dog; when the pup's 'owner' speaks, it looks toward them and reacts with realistic puppy sounds. If you don't interact with your pup for a few minutes, it will go to sleep and can be easily woken by walking it around or giving it a gentle pat on the head.

Hello! My name is _______

Book Donations

Thank you to Therese Strauss for your recent donation of the book, My Two Elaines.The book is now part of the resource library for the Dementia Center of Excellence.

A huge thank you to Elizabeth Voda, CNA, who donated three boxes full of books and magazines to our residents.She said, "My goal is to give the gift of reading and assist with keeping their (residents) minds in shape."Elizabeth collected and now is distributing reading materials to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Manitowoc County.

Tim Reinemann, Quality of Life Supervisor, accept-ing the book donation from Elizabeth Voda.

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What do Bristol-Myers Squibb, Marathon Oil Company and Felician Village have in common? They were all founded in 1887 and are celebrating their 130th year in business in 2017. In today’s fast paced and ever changing environment for a business to be 130 years old and not only in existence but thriving is absolutely AMAZING! Back in 1887, the first three Felician Sisters arrived in Manitowoc and along with Father Luczycki, who had fled a year earlier from Poland, started St. Mary’s Home. The three sisters – Sr. Mary Veronica, Sr. Mary Felicita, and Sr. Mary Martha – cared for orphans and the aged in a rented two-story home in Manitowoc. Now 130 years later, lay employees continue to follow the Felician Core Values as they provide care to the elderly living on the Felician Village campus. Four Sisters are still assigned here to help influence and guide the Felician ministry – Sr. Odelle, Sr. Michaeleen, Sr. Bernadette and Sr. Gabriella. We kicked off our 130th celebration with Family Fest in September and now in October there will be a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 – noon in the Wisconsin Room. Cost will be $1.30 Also be watching for a flyer featuring all the other events in Mission & Heritage Week which will be celebrated October 2 – 8.I hope you are able to join us as we celebrate this milestone and honor our Felician history, starting with the Foundress of the Felician Sisters, Blessed Angela, and all the Felician Sisters who sacrificed and worked diligently since 1887 to help shape the Felician Village we know today.

Peace and All Good,

Frank SoltysPresident/CEO

President’s Column

Honoring our VeteransLocal Amvets Post 99 provided a wonderful afternoon of social activity for our Veterans this past August 9th at Felician Village. After a fun game of Bingo the Veteran’s Military group gave each Veteran in attendance their choice of a T-shirt or cap. Many of the Veteran’s shared their military stories. The day ended with a tasty bowl of ice cream.

FVUpcoming Events

Essential Oils 101Tues., Sept. 266 p.m.Village Hall - FVLaura Mitcheltree, DÕTERRA Oils Con-sultant will discuss what essential oils are, how they are effective and how to use them.To register, call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org.

Suffering from knee pain?Tues., October 35 p.m. - Tours of Next Step Rehab6 p.m. - Presentation Village Hall - FVOrthopaedic surgeon, Kirk Dimitris, MD, of HFM LakeshoreOrthopaedics will discuss knee pain, replacement surgery and more.To register, call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org.

Medicare Open EnrollmentWed., Oct. 113 p.m. Village Hall - FVADRC Elder Benefits Specialist, Allison Van Groll, as she discusses:- When Medicare open enrollment takes place, who it is for and why it’s important.

To register, call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org.

Powerful Tools for CaregiversOct 12 - Nov 169:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Gardens at Felician VillageCost: $10 payable to the ADRCTaking care of your-self is just as import-ant as taking care of your loved one. This is a six-week class, meeting on Thursdays. A compli-mentary lunch will be provided by Felician Village.To register, call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org.

Seniors and Winter SADnessTues., October 242 -3 p.m.Village Hall - FVThe cold, dark months of winter can be tough. In partner-ship with Dr. Cam-eron Goetz, HFM Behavioral Health, learn how Seasonal Affective Disorder can affect anyone including caregivers and tips to beat the winter blues.To register, call (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, fvmarketing@

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June, July & August:

2,940

Volunteer Hours

Don’t forget!Please remember to log your volunteer hours.It is greatly appreciated.

Design the Felician Village Christmas Card!Watercolor Painting Project Led by Silver Lake College Student United Way Monday, October 2 | 6:00 p.m.FV Village HallOpen to all residents, but limited to the first 25 who register. No previous painting or art experience required. The top five paintings will be selected, displayed and voted on by residents, staff and visitors. Winner will be announced mid-October.To register, notify a Quality of Life staff member, or call ext. 351.

Pictured (left to right) is the 2016 contest winner, Dorothy Bauer with Connie Thimmig, FV Director of Enrichment Services.

Influenza Vaccines

October 2nd9:00 am-5:00 pmOctober 3rd9:00 am -5:00pmOctober 4th10:00 am-6:00 pmAll sessions will be in the lower level conference room of the Village Square.Flu vaccines are mandatory for all employees, contracted staff, and volunteers at Feli-cian Village. Those who are not able to receive due to a religious or medical reason need to provide documentation from their physician or clergy. Di-rect this document to Darcy Wech, Director of Nursing, or Joan Smaglik, Employee Health Nurse, by October 31, 2017.If you have not had a TB test in the last year we are requesting that you have the test at one of the listed dates. As a health care facility it is also important to receive a flu shot for the health care of all residents.Please wear clothing that al-lows access to the upper arm.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s®Thank you to all those who participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 16.

Felician Village Team

Team Neumann’s Own - Manitowoc/TR

Team Neumann’s Own - Sheboygan

A HUGE shout out for the Bingo donations!For the second year in a row Nicole Beilke initiated a donation drive for Felician Village bingo prizes.