LindenGrove
Spring 2011
TODAY
A quarterly publication for residents, employees, friends and family
You Can Help Support the Eden Alternative
2nd Annual
Come Out & Bowl, or Sponsor a Bowler at the 2nd Annual LindenGrove
Foundation 9-Pin Tap
LINDENGROVE FOUNDATION
9 PIN TAP
he upcoming LindenGrove Foundation 9-Pin Tap will benefit the Eden
Alternative at all four LindenGrove campuses. This fundraiser on Friday,
May 13 is open to all LindenGrove employees, volunteers, family members
& friends. And with ‘9-Pin Tap’, you only need to knock down 9 pins on the first ball to score a strike. Don’t
wish to bowl? Feel free stop in to Sunset Bowl in Waukesha to watch or to volunteer. Don’t have the ability to
come to the bowling alley? Consider sponsoring a bowler for a few pennies a pin, or donate to your facility’s
raffle basket. Talk with your facility’s Event Captain for more info!
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Menomonee Falls campus: Susan Smykal
Mukwonago campus: Dawn Mittelsteadt
New Berlin campus: Teri Cleveland
Waukesha campus: Joanne Hauke
LindenGrove-New Berlin is the reigning 2010 champion of the Traveling Trophy awarded to the LindenGrove
Campus that Raises the Most Money. Who will be the 2011 Champion?
Questions? Want to Volunteer or Learn More?
Contact Linda Wickstrom or Joanna Adamicki at the LindenGrove Foundation: (262) 797-4600
A “Warm Welcome” from
LindenGrove – Menomonee Falls”
taff, visitors, and residents voiced positive comments
complimenting the appearance and effect of the new
fireplace. When considering the construction of the
fireplace, we viewed it as an opportunity to enhance our facility’s
front entrance to create a warm, home-like environment that
provides comfort and support to the people we care for.
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M E N O M O N E E FA L L S
Employees, Residents, Families and Community
Join in a Fund Raiser to Help an Employee…
efore the Holiday season, Laurel Somrude LPN, a day shift nurse on one of our
Rehab units, sustained an injury requiring a lengthy hospitalization and a slow
recovery period. Laurel is a single mother of 3 small children; she has been off
work for approximately 6 months. Needless to say, bills have mounted quickly. LindenGrove
employees collaborated to express our support and compassion by hosting a facility-wide
fundraiser to assist Laurel with the offset of
medical expenses and hopefully reduce her stress.
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All departments rallied to create 19 various
themed baskets to “RAFFLE OFF” and hopefully
present Laurel with a substantial monetary
donation. Enthusiastically, employees
demonstrated their support of Laurel by
participating in the donation of items to create a
basket, purchasing raffle tickets, or making a
monetary donation.
The baskets were on display from Monday, April 4th
through Wednesday, April 20th in the lobby entrance at the
Menomonee Falls facility. This allowed LindenGrove
residents, family members, employees and community
visitors to be engaged in the fund raiser.
Just in time for Easter, 19 winning tickets were drawn
on Wednesday, April 20th. A substantial amount of money
was raised to assist Laurel. All employees, residents and
their families wished Laurel a speedy recovery. Laurel’s
plan is to return to her friends, and co-workers, and
residents the beginning of May. She expressed her
gratitude and was very appreciative to all of those
individuals who helped make her life a “little easier.”
Irish Dancers Clogging up a Storm
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o celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the Cashel
Dennehey Irish dancers performed for residents and
family members on Saturday, March 19. The room
was filled to capacity with on-lookers as four different groups of
dancers performed their specialty dances. There was a group of
first-year dancers, two intermediate groups and a championship
team that was going to Ireland to compete. Observers were
impressed with the dancing as well as the colorful ornate
costumes. Following the performance, the dancers visited with
the guests and shared the history of the dancers’ costumes.
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Get ready, get set, and make your plans…
ANNUAL SENIOR PICNIC IN THE PARK
June 26, 2011
It’s that time again for summer fun in the sun!
e are counting down the days until the 14th annual
LindenGrove-Menomonee Falls Senior Picnic in the
Park. Reserve Sunday, June 26th from 12 - 3 PM at
Rotary Park in Menomonee Falls. For a nominal price, seniors can
enjoy a variety of specialty picnic food items and beverage, take a
chance to win one of the more than 100 raffle prizes, have fun
sharing the day with friends, and dance to the music of the Jeff
Winard Band. Come join us for a pleasant Sunday afternoon “rain
or shine”. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Menomonee
Falls Senior Center and LindenGrove-Menomonee Falls for $5 per
person. Tickets purchased at the picnic will be priced at $6 per
person.
M E N O M O N E E FA L L S
Menomonee Falls Facility
Announces
Assistant Director of Nursing
Jaime Comerford, RN
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s a graduate of UW-Oshkosh College of
Nursing in 1999, Jaime began her nursing
career in a hospital setting. In February,
2000, she decided to place her emphasis in a Long
Term Care facility. Starting as a day shift staff nurse
on a long term care unit at LindenGrove–Menomonee
Falls. In August 2004, she was promoted to the
position of RN Manager. Several of Jaime’s qualities
are maintaining a calm, assertive approach, possessing
a comprehensive clinical experience, demonstrating
knowledge of high standards of practice, and a strong
commitment to customer service.
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In her new role, her philosophy of practice is to
“attempt to strengthen the team as a whole using a less
reactive and more proactive approach.” All this is
accomplished with a sense of pride and humor.
On a personal note, Jaime is very family-oriented.
She and her husband Tim, along with their two
children Jacob and Julia, enjoy various outdoor sports,
especially camping and being involved with their
children’s school and activities.
The employees look forward to working with
Jaime. Her philosophy, experience and practical
approach will compliment the staff’s commitment to
enhance the residents health status and psychosocial
well-being, employee morale, and facility image.
Welcome Jaime.
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Resident & Staff Eden Socials
ith warmer weather just around the corner, it’s easy to start thinking about going outside to enjoy the patio
and walking path. Our most successful socials have been those that we have held outside. We can’t wait to
get outside and mingle. Plans are in the works for some good times! Our socials are not just for Residents
and staff. We encourage families to join us also. Below are a few of the upcoming dates. Mark your calendar.
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Wednesda, May 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 PM
Thursday, June 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 PM
Upcoming Events at Menomonee Falls
National Nursing Home Week . . . . . . . . . . .May 8-13 . . . . . .Activities TBA
Kite Flying at Valley View School . . . . . . . . .May 24 . . . . . . . .(Rain Date May 31)
Community League Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 4
Antique & Vintage Car Show . . . . . . . . . . . .June 21 . . . . . . . .5:30 PM
Kid’s Korp Dance Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 26 . . . . . . . .6:30 PM
Antique & Vintage Car Show
to be held at LindenGrove in Menomonee Falls
esidents, their families and staff will take a step back in time on Tuesday, June 21st at
LindenGrove’s Antique and Vintage Car Show. Members of the Kettle Moraine Model T and
Vintage Car Club and others are invited to bring their cars to show them off to residents, their
families and staff. Please contact Laurie Stout at LindenGrove, 262-253-2700 to reserve a place in the car
show.
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Intergenerational Activities
at LindenGrove
den in action at LindenGrove-Menomonee Falls! We are so fortunate
to have such a great relationship with Valley View School. Below are
a few pictures of some of the good times we have had over the last
few months.
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Top Far Right: Valentine Card making w/ Valley
View School
Right: Eloise Connell Buddy Reading with Valley
View First Graders
Bottom Far Right: Spring Bowling Tournament Jean Walker and Valley View School fourth
graders
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M U K WO N A G O C A M P U S
LindenGrove Mukwonago
Pancake Race
indenGrove’s annual pancake race was held March 11th. The pancake race
is an annual tradition in recognition of Lent. It is past custom that families
would have large meals for days prior to Lent serving all the sugar and
flour in the house in the form of waffles, pancakes or donuts! This is to rid the house
of the decadent heavy baked goods we eat and we
often give up for Lent. Having a pancake race has
been just one of those traditions that has formed out
of this tradition.
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During our pancake race we have three teams of 6
residents including their assisting staff member. It all
starts with the staff member assisting the elder to get
ready for the race! First the staff member helps place
the chef’s hat on the resident’s head, then the apron Volunteer, former employee and pancake race
and oven mitt! The resident intern picks up a
founder, Melody Erd, getting a Mukwonago
Court resident ready for the race.
pancake with the a spatula and holds it carefully, not
to drop the pancake while the staff member pushes the resident riding in a wheelchair
around a race track to the finish line. This is all timed of course!! The winning team with
Emily Wilson activity therapist
the best time wins golden chocolate bars! The Pancake Race has been a great interactive
Pancake flipping winner in action
tradition for LindenGrove–Mukwonago!
Men’s Club Meets the Cub Scouts in a Derby Race
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he Mukwonago Linden Ridge Men’s Club participated in the a Cub Scout soap box derby race on March 26th . The
men’s club elders along with many volunteers worked for two days sanding, painting and detailing the derby cars
for the event. Many laughs, stories and new relationships were developed from the interactions.
The Cub Scout leaders were very generous to include the Ridge residents in the race, and allowed the elders to race in
heats the same way the kids raced that day. It was a fun-filled morning with the fastest elder car made by resident Wayne
Barkley taking first place!
Top 4 residents and the Cub Scouts - left to right Wayne Barkley,
Art Baker, Roy Eade, Dale Murray
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Wayne Barkley resident 1st place winner! Richard Berry
resident on right helped calibrate wheels on most racers
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R esidents at the Mukwonago Campus
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
esidents from the Ridge, Grove and Court gathered
for our annual St. Patrick’s Day party. Green was
the color of choice for decorations, shirts, hats,
necklaces, ice-cream and even beer. Residents were
entertained by a favorite musician, Dan Sullivan. Dan, being
an Irishman himself, weaves stories of his family history and
experiences between Irish songs, some of which he has
written himself. There was lots of singing, dancing and
celebrating. The party ended with God Bless America.
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Go Packers!!
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he Grove Residents gathered to celebrate
the Packers going to the Super Bowl with
a Super Bowl party. Decorations included
a homemade banner designed by some of our
residents during a craft program. The menu was
developed at a Resident Council Meeting. The
menu included nachos, barbecued meatballs and
crackers and cheese. Beverages served were a
variety of sodas, beer and wine. Activity Staff read
trivia related to the competing teams and previous
Super Bowls. Residents and staff enjoyed the
camaraderie that was experienced in supporting
our home team.
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Our Special Events Are Special
Go Pack Go!
Mardis Gras
e certainly could not resist showing our
Team Spirit for the Super Bowl! Pictured
here are Joe, Evelynn, & Frank all showing
their Packer pride during the game on SuperBowl
Sunday.
esidents enjoyed a day of celebrating Mardis Gras
on Fat Tuesday. They started the day making the
King’s cake, then creating their own masks,
adding a Mardis pin made by our very own Patty
Sanborn and a little Dixie party music .
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Valentine’s Tea
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alentine’s Day is not just a celebration for couples. Take a cup
of hot tea, a decorated valentine cookie, and room full of
friendship and fun…and you have Valentine’s Day celebrated
the New Berlin Way!
Pictured right: Eleanor and Leona having a good laugh over a cup of tea
Holy Apostles 4th Graders
t’s that time of year again for Bridging the Gap.
LindenGrove–New Berlin works closely and creatively with
Holy Apostles 4th graders making crafts for the spring sale.
This has been such a great opportunity for both generations to
“bridge the gap” between the ages. The residents are re-energized by
the children, and the children are amazed at how our home is so
much like theirs.
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Pictured above is Earl crafting with the kids.
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Getting Out and About
s the weather warms up, it is easier to get out
and about! At right is a group picture of our trip
to the Mitchell Domes. The Show Dome was
filled with colorful flowers, miniature storybook themed
villages, and G scale model trains chugging through the
gardens
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Thinking Spring
ven though the temperature and snow outside says
winter, LindenGrove in New Berlin is thinking
spring. Working collaboratively with the South
Eastern UW Extension Master Gardeners, we have
officially started planting seedlings and repotting plants.
LindenGrove has a sensory garden for all to enjoy
seasonally. Getting started at this time of year reminds us
of the warmer days ahead. Excitement builds as we watch
the seedlings grow until it’s time to transplant them
outside. Then, along with the help of Master Gardeners,
we can enjoy the fruits of our labor, picking beans,
tomatoes, lavender, chamomile, peppers, etc. We can then
use the fruits of our labor to make salsa, eye pillows,
sachets, and much more! There is nothing better for a
gardener, than warming the heart with plants.
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New Berlin Residents planting seedlings and repotting plants
Congratulations
LindenGrove-New Berlin!
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ongratulation LindenGrove-New Berlin! Every two
years we go through a re-certification process to
be able to be Eden Certified. Eden is philosophy
based on the concept that our residents or those closest
to them, make decisions regarding themselves and their
home. Each resident is still learning and growing and
able to make a difference in the lives of others. Eden has
standards that improve quality of care and quality of life.
We are thrilled that our facility has proven that we strive
for these very same things. We have been re-certified
and value this accomplishment. As Eden is a neverending process, we continue to strive for excellence
every day in every way.
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Staff members Gail and Dave grilling out for our
Eden lunch celebration with the residents.
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Around the World
o help celebrate the various cultures
from around the world, LindenGroveNew Berlin is taking a different
country and celebrating the diversity it has to offer
for one week each month. We learn and celebrate
various aspects of the culture that include music,
food, history, dance, geography, animals, etc.
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We started with Africa and as you can see,
fun was had by all. Pictured here are Betty and
Judy learning African drumming and Leona
helping to make African Benne cookies.
We moved on to Greek Week and with a little
help from families, we were provided with many
Greek experiences. Greek food was provided by
Nico Bourantas and Peter Limberatos. It was
explained how to prepare, what ingredients to use,
and traditions associated with it. Residents made
Kourambiethes cookies and Spanakopita. Greek
music and dance were provided by family
members. Athene Kralik and her family show off
their talents as pictured below.
Watch for upcoming countries and
celebrations: Asia, Croatia, France, Spain, and
Germany just to name a few. We are always
looking for people to assist in sharing their
cultures. If you’re interested in sharing your ethnic
heritage, please inquire with the Activity
Department.
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LINDENGROVE FOUNDATION
2010 Donor Recognition
The LindenGrove Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that solely supports the residents of LindenGrove. The
Foundation invests all of its contributions to help enhance the quality of life for residents.
Donations have added items such as pianos, large screen TVs, aquariums, aviaries, flower and vegetable gardens, patios,
playground equipment for visiting grandchildren, and computers that use Skype to connect with family members too far away
to visit. The Foundation funds items, activities and programs that would not otherwise be available to the residents.
On behalf of the residents and patients who benefit from the generosity of donors to the LindenGrove Foundation,
THANK YOU to the individuals and organizations listed below. We recognize you for your cash and in-kind contributions
during 2010. Memorial and Tribute gifts are published in the second part of the listing. Your thoughtfulness in remembering or
recognizing someone special in your life is a true honor to them. THANK YOU.
Sustainer - ($50,000.00 + )
Mary Uschan Revocable Trust
Benefactors - ($10,000.00 + )
Robert J. Schaefer
Patron - ($5,000.00 + )
Kenneth & Patricia Thomas
Memorial Trust
Platinum Level Friends ($2,500.00 + )
Community Memorial Hospital
Russell & Sandra Dagon
Dolores M. Harvey
LindenGrove-Mukwonago
LindenGrove-New Berlin
Emil & Ellen Pfenninger
ProHealth Care, Inc.
R & R Insurance Services, Inc.
United Heartland
Gold Level Friends - ($1,000.00 + )
ArjoHuntleigh
BDO USA, LLP
Lori Berg
Boyer & Associates LLC
Lee & Cathy Brisk
Bubrick's Complete Office
Burdick Kellenberger Insurance
Chase
Peter Geiss
Handeland Flooring, Inc.
Renate Hofmann
Dr. Steve Kim & Jiewon Kim
Lincoln Financial Group
Rhody & Carolyn Megal
Orlandini Company Inc.
Paramount Financial Strategies LLC
Paratech Ambulance Service
Plunkett Raysich Architects
Dennis M. Pollard
Precision Gears
Roeschen's Omnicare Pharmacy
Selzer-Ornst Co.
Randall J. Severson
Julienne Smith
Mark Sperka
Stier Construction, Inc.
Scott Tilleson
Wipfli CPAs & Consultants
Ziegler
Michael R. Zimmerman
Silver Level Friends - ($500.00 + )
Bradden S. Bacik
Cynthia M. Benson
Christopher Brackman
William Burkhardt
Catalano Produce Co.
Robert Drisner
Riley Enright
First Look Home Inspection
Services, S.C.
John Hackbart
David Ham
D. Keith Johnson
Johnson's Nursery
Charles Jorgensen
George Kaczmarek
Kettle Moraine Ambulance
Vern Larson
LindenGrove-Waukesha Staff
Living As A Leader
Joe Lubarsky
James E. Lyons
National Healing
Colleen O'Connor-Patzer
Quarles & Brady LLP
Laurie Smart
Nancy Swan
Llewellyn Tietz
Waukesha Service Club
Waukesha State Bank
John Zorbini
Caring Friends - ($250.00 + )
Ronald Abele
William Bestor
Margaret Carlson
Country Inn & Suites
Carla Draper
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Dufek & Company, LLC
Evonne Evans
Jackie Heksel
HMD Consulting & Nurses &
Medical Staffing
Donna M. Houdek
Jack's Tobacco &
Milwaukee Cigar Society
Johnson Bank
Julie L. Jolitz
Jim Kirchen
Lawrence J. Knuth
Kronos
Phillip LaPorte
Shirley Long
Ronald P. Marx
Mat-Tech Inc. Quality Precision
Machining
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Plate Glass
Edward Olson
Ildiko Poliner
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc.
Rodd Szmania
J. Steven Tikalsky
Total Lighting Sales, Inc.
Andrew Toth
Tremco Roofing & Building
Maintenance
Michelle L. Vail
Richard Wrasman
Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Helping Friends - ($100.00 + )
Dorothea Anich
Johanna M. Aziere
Kathryn Bagurdes
Kathleen Bayer
Mary Lou Bell
Patricia Beres
Daniel Blask
Claire W. Bletcher
Bomgaars & Associates, Inc.
Nancy C. Booker
Geraldine Bourdo
Braden Plumbing Inc.
Brass Monkey
Broadlands Golf Club
Jill Brown
Robert Burkhardt
Peggy Burns
Burton & Mayer Inc
C.F. Struck Corporation
Tricia Calvy
Holly Centeno
Church & Chapel Funeral Homes
Citizens Bank of Mukwonago
Teri Cleveland
Sandy J. Colwell
Stephan J. Cooper
Dwight P. & Jane E. Cruikshank
Karen Daering
Gail B. Dallmann-Swenson
Barbara Daum
Deborah Donovan
Bobbi Ehaust
Laverne J. Evans
Cindy Fisher
Deb Fisher
FM Electronics, Inc.
Patrick Ginn
Paula Gohde
Sue Gordon
Patricia Hagemann
Gail Hanson
Joanne Hauke
Lori Hendricks
Jeffrey Hengel
Ernest Hodnett
Matthew A. Hoof
Mary Ann Hoskins
Denise Hudy
Daniel Huegel
Humana Inc.
Traci Huntemann-Piatt
K & M Products & Services, Inc.
Kahl Enterprises Inc.
William E. Kavanagh
Bridget Keal
Colette Kenney
Kettle Moraine Golf Club
Knaack
Dr. Cary J. Kohlenberg
Kreg Therapeutics
Dennise Lavrenz
Jolene Lawrence
Lawsonia Golf Courses
Rainer Lorenz
Wanda Lundy
M&I Bank of Menomonee Falls
Raymond J. Massie
McConnell Inn
Chris Meixner
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Kenneth A. Merget
John Mickelson
Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Dawn Mittelsteadt
Morningstar Golfers Club
Mary Murphy
Larry & Vicki Nines
Pam Panka
Brian Peterson
Brett Pfeifer
Phoenix Textile Corporation
Isabel M. Piana
Pieper Electric/Ideal Plumbing,
Heating & Air Conditioning
PieperPower Foundation
Jack Pitrof
Karen Sautbine
Leah Schears
Dan Scheibe
Kareen Schmidtknecht
Dorothy Schwarz
Cynthia Scott
Seasons Hospice
Diana Seibel
Pete Simet
Slim McGinns West
Kelly Stapelman
David Stepke
Laurie Stout
Lori Strecok
Paul Strobel
Paul D. Tanke
Kim Thomasen
David Thompson
Christine Tillman
Tosa Medical Group, LLC
Norman W. Tutzke
US Bancorp Foundation Employee
Matching Gift Program
Tom Vanderbusch
Walter C. Wachs
Darlene Weaver
Marge Weiler
Lisa Wills
Wisconsin Health & Educational
Facilities Authority
Catherine L. Wright
Friend - ($25.00 + )
Jeffrey L. Adams
Jay Adkisson
Vitalia Almanza
American Solutions for Business
Bartolotta Restaurant Group
Darlene Baumgart
Karen Berry
Richard H. Bibler
Bill Stade Auction & Realty Co.
Patricia A. Blackmer
Dorothy Block
Kathryn Bloomberg
Linda Boehm
Irene Boginski
Bob Bohmann
Claire E. Boles
Wilbur Bolton
Reb E. Bortz
Patricia Brenner
Mary Bryan
Lisa Burkhardt
Myrtle Butenhoff
Susan A. Cassel
Pam Catalano
Charles Allis &
Villa Terrace Arts Museums
Michael Chmielewski
Susan Clapp
Mark Cyganiak
David Cyra
Janine Czubakowski
Martha D'Agostino
Michael Dallman
Debra Dauffenbach
Kristine DeKarske
Marian DeStefano
Tammy Dobson
Mary Alice Dropp
Michael Eade
Roy Eade
Jeanette Emery
Melody M. Erd
Audrey Erdmann
Lief Erickson
Falls Patio Players
Paul Flink
Kristen Fox
Grainger Industrial Supply
Green Bay Packers
Bonnie Grossklaus
Cathryn R. Gruber
Joanne Gruber
James Haberle
Sandra Hamp
Dennis Handeland
Doug Handeland
Mary Hannan
Harley Davidson Museum
Lisa Harrington
James Hartl
Monika Haus
Sandra K. Hell
Leann Hengel
Janet Higgins
Linda Hoelz
F. Martin Hollister
Dorothy L. Huebner
Karen Humphreys
Deborah Jaskolski
Misty Jensen
H. Jay Johns
Laura Johnson
Colleen Jones
Laura Kachelmeyer
Debra Keinert
Kristin Kelliher
Karyl Kennedy
Marian Kern
Dr. Martin Kern
Barbara J. Klein
Courtney Kleinert
Karen Kniech
John Koster
Margo Kurth
Karen Lach
Lakefront Brewery
Donnie Lambert
Heidi LaRosa
Robin LaRose
Carol E. Larson
Elaine Larson
David Leix
Jerome Lettenberger
Linden Ridge Resident Council
Alfred Loehrl
Marcus Theatres Corporation
Rebecca Marlin
Rosemary McCarthy
Mary Lou McGuire
Ellen Medved
Mark Mickelson
Joan Millane-Herrera
Adele Morgan
Linda J. Mueller
Lorna Mueller
Susan Nailen
Nancy Nemeth
Neumann Co.
Lee Oettinger
Old World Wisconsin
Raymond Omiecinski
Operative Plasterers' & Cement
Masons' Intrl Assn, Local 599
Michael T. Parish
Ethel E. Peck
Carol Porter
Nancy Prellwitz
Prentice Hardware
Preserve at Deer Creek
Mary A. Przybyla
Karen Raabe
Anna Raschka
Susan M. Rasmussen
Marion Rees
Peter Reichl
Mark Remitz
Nadine Roblee
Lucille E. Roth
Rustic Road Landscaping
Susan Samsela
Patricia Sanborn
Eva Sand
Wayne Schmidt
Gertrude A. Schneider
Kathleen Schwade
Harmony Seese
Dee Selby
Michael Sellenheim
Elaine Severson
Anke Sickler
Jean Skelding
Debby Smith
Joanne Sobiek
Sprecher Brewing Co., Inc.
Harold Springer
Stacy Stewart
Surgical Services Aurora Sinai
Medical Center
Arnold Tabbert
Judy Taibl
Agnes Thomasen
Gwen Thomasen
Ellen Vojta
Laura Volz
Sally M. von Briesen
Jackie Wangerin
Robert Weber
Neal Wegner
Weissgerber's Seven Seas
Don L. Weltzien
Russell White
Nancy A. Wilde
Maurine Willey
Lorraine Winkelman
Holly Wise
Lauren Wittig
Miroslav Zadrima
Foundation Supporter
Jeanette Aeppler
Julie Anich
Connie Bartelt
Andrew Barth
Kathy Beres
Viola Berg
Susan Bickel
Judi Bonin
Nancy M. Bowman
Peter Breitlow
Amanda Brensinger
Lloyd Brotherton
Margaret Conway
Sherria Davis
Jill DeGrave
William Dehnel
Linda Dick
Nancy Edwards
Lynn Ermis
Mary Eternik
Angeline M. Evrard
Michelle Falk
Dennis Ference
Johanna Fisher
Rose Fix
Jeanne Fonfara
Jack Gabrysiak
Pam Giordanengo
Aleks Gligorevic
Doris Govan
Monica M. Greco
Courtney Greenwood
Connie Griffin
Duane Habermann
Wayne Heberer
Kathleen Heim
Mary Jandourek
Scott Jones
Roy R. Kaisler
Eric Kiefer
Adrienne King
Diane Kollath
Nancy L. Kolp
Lori Krueger
Tom Kunst
Sue Kurer
Maggie LaFond
Jennifer Langford
Cliff Lawton
Virginia Lewis
Bernard Lindner
Jeff Meyer
Thomas Meyers
Milwaukee Public Museum
Kristin Monroe
Mindy Moore
Dawn Nichols
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Amanda Novak
Geno Nowak
LaVerne Oberneder
Rosemary Paradise
Stacey Pintar
Holly Prochnow
Mike Rassel
Jen Reinl
Edward Riebe
John R. Robertstad
Eric Roman
Joanne Roman
Pat Salske
Sue Salske
Ryan Schimek
Judy Schneider
Adeline Schoenike
Shirley Semenak
Cheryl Shoemake
Norita Smith
Corey Sorrem
Joann Stengel
Catherine Stuckert
Kris Stuckert
Sherry M. Terrell-Webb
James Thompson
Catherine Torcivia
Joseph Ulrich
Marge Unger
Mary Jo Urlakis
Kayla Vaccaro
Rose Mary Vierheilig
Richard Walker
Ursula C. Weinandt
Tammy Weiss
Peter Welcenbach
Marsha Welcome
Elizabeth West
Rita Williamson
Ruth Witzlib
Jerry Zarcone
Martha M. Ziegler
Therese Ziegler
MEMORIAL GIFTS
LaVern Adams
Carolyn A. Beske
Gloria D. Hermanson
Mary Anna Jacobson
David L. Morris
Eloise W. Morris
Phyllis Petri
Roland P. Richards
Marion Rindt
Joyce Switala
Town of Waukesha Fire Department
Anna Marie Warren
Mary S. Bachmann
Usinger Foundation
Stanley Daczyk
Judith Carey
Joyce Christie
Robin C. De Angelis
Hanks Transportation
Elaine Huse
Laverne M. Janke
Joseph D. Kulpa
Jodie A. Kulpa-Eddy
Elizabeth Lubecke
Greta Przybyla
Deborah Wanta
Susan Zientek
Rose Dean
Gerald Brauns
Barbara Delsman
Barbara Hess
Joanne Lewis
Lee & Peg Oettinger
Linda Spataro
Jeanne Treu
Jackie Wangerin
Cynthia Waters
Anthony J. Falduto
Alice Falduto
Kathleen Hartfield
Steven Hartfield
Ed Kral
Mary Jo Schoendorf
Francis Lapp
Pamela Butz
Bonnie Grossklaus
Kim Kravitz
Beth Smith
Steve Strecok
Patricia Lienemann
Michael Sellenheim
Eunice Mager
Marlene Schmidt
Rod Mann
Janice Green
LaBelle Chapter No. 40
Order of the Eastern Star
Gayle McGuire
Barbara Pinekenstein
Betty Staub
Marvin Nitschke
Trudy Nitschke
Rex L. Stoecker
Dolores Pascale
Daniel Coyne
Sharon Paul
Alpine Plumbing, Inc.
Bob & Barb Wasniewski
Helen Toporsh
Raymond F. Toporsh
Barbara Piering
Barbara E. Corry
Fredrick Piering
Robert A. Plautz
Dale Price
Lenore Belhumeur
Laura Busch
Barbara G. Larsen
Harry Mierow
Kenneth Mierow
Frank Ruekert, Jr.
Kay Lettenberger
Russell M. Schaefer
Dean R. Schaefer
Irma Schiller
Johanna P. Beaulieu
Matilda Schulte
Gene Arnold
Cheryl Barenz
Diane Brown
Donna Dahms
W.C. Dentinger
David Elmer
Jill Findorff
Carol Forrest
Robert Friehe
Jacci Gambucci
Beverly Guenther
Sandra Hahm
Carol Hausmann
Margaret Heald
Etta Held
Anne Krill
Penny Krist
Laminations
Linda Mess
Barbara Mihm
Kenneth Miller
Motherboard Express Company
Timothy Newman
Pleasant Valley Tennis Club, Inc.
Betty Pollpeter
Zola Renner
Jennifer Roell
Joanne Roskopf
Joan Schaetzel
Sheila Schaetzel
Monica Schulteis
Rita Schulteis
Jack Schuppie
Beverly Solomon
Doreen Ulrich
Harry Weckwerth
Judith Weitermann
Judith Zangara
Marcella Seibel
Jean K. Davis
Linda K. Feldman
Jeri A. Jende
Earl Leigeb
Diana Seibel
Patricia Tarr
Wesley Stehr
Robert Stehr
Vern Stromberg
Karyl Kennedy
Mary Jane Swanke
Jody Floryance
Lynn Heise
Kathryn Irmiger
Diane Kriese
Lori Luchini
Josephine Mancuso
Jill Peterson
Jo Ann Swanke
Carol Taylor
Marsha S. Berenson
Rita E. Doberneck
Landmark Credit Union Friends
Margaret Marcou
Kathleen Mohorko
Florence L. Peil
Elizabeth Vaughn
Barbara Matakis
Julie & Arthur LaMountain
Ingeborg VonBosse
Joyce W. Hume
TRIBUTES
Mary Bourantas
Nicholas Bourantas
Lawrence Heicher
Steven & Cheryl Heicher
Evelyn Martin
Mrs. Ralph von Briesen
Randall Severson
Elaine Severson
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Quality • Excellence
WAU K E S H A C A M P U S
Service
Easter Festivities
Summer Patio Performances
nce again we will be scheduling our summer series of
“Patio Performances.” This year we’ll be able to be on
the back patio! We have a couple performances
scheduled and will be working on more. We’ll start off with the Kids
Korp Dance Group on Tuesday, June 21 followed by our “Patriotic
Night” with Dan Nauman on Thursday, June 30. Keep an eye out for
more information!
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Future Trips
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n the road again …. Well, now that winter should be
over, we’ll start to plan some bus trips to get us out and
about! During Easter week we enjoyed the Mitchell Park
Domes, assisted by Summit View Girl Scout Troop 2647. We’re
checking out the Brewer’s schedule and will be looking at going to 1
or 2 of their games. Of course other favorite destinations are the
Zoo, Frame Park, scenic drives, County Fair and stops for custard!
Watch the calendar to see where we might be headed next.
Wednesday, April 20 at 2:15
LindenGrove Choir will present a Gospel Concert
Thursday, April 21 at 1:30
each floor will have an Easter Bonnet Social
Friday, April 22
Good Friday Worship Service with Communion
Saturday, April 23 at 2:00
New Vision Youth will be helping with coloring eggs
Sunday, April 24 at 1:00
Catholic Mass.
Linden Court—Waukesha has Adopted Military Friends
inden Court—Waukesha has adopted military
friends as many of our elders and families have
served our country in the past. There is a high
interest among our Elders to write letters to bring a little
“home” to the men and women serving now. There is also an
interest in sending seasonal cards to our veterans at Clement
Zablocki Home.
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troop were hit by roadside bombers in Afghanistan. He is
recovering from surgery and expected to be heading back
with his troops to Germany. Since this unit has seen too much
action they will be getting some respite at their home base.
The Elders have made Christmas cards, Valentine cards and
now Easter Cards for our veterans.
Most Mondays in the afternoon, you will find an intergenerational program happening with the Elders. The youth
from Lauer Center come to play a variety of games. Some of
the games they play are countdown, bunko (dice games),
Uno, crazy 8’s, horserace or a variety of games that are
brought by the chaperons or youth. In May the youths will be
planting flowers with the Elders.
We have received acknowledgements of “thank you”
from both the vets and service personnel serving in
Afghanistan. Sgt. Brent Bonnell stationed in Afghanistan,
received our handmade cards, candy, stationery, envelopes
and note cards. He was gracious to make sure the cards and
gifts were distributed among his buddies. We are happy to
report that Sgt. Bonnell and his troop will be heading to his
home base for some needed rest and relaxation. Then he will
be deployed again. Sgt. Sean O’Neill will be receiving our
latest box of get-well cards and snacks. Sgt. O’Neill and his
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Quality • Excellence
WAU K E S H A C A M P U S
Service
LINDENGROVE-WAUKESHA
UPCOMING EVENTS
MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesday, April 27 ~~ 2:00pm
To be announced
Family Caregiver Support Group
Second Thursday of the month.
8 – 9 am
Thursday, May 5 ~~ 6:00pm
Ragtime w/ Doug Haise
Celebration of Life
Quarterly Memorial Service held to
remember residents
who have passed away the previous
three months.
Thursday, June 2 at 2:30 (tentative)
Wednesday, August 31 at 2:30
(tentative)
Wednesday, November 30 at 2:30
(tentative)
Monthly Birthday Party with
“Sam the Piano Man”
(all at 2:00pm)
Wednesday, May 11
Wednesday, June 8
Wednesday, July 13
Friday, August 19
Wednesday, September 14
Friday, October 14
Wednesday, November 16
Friday, December 16
Tuesday, June 14 ~~ 6:00pm
Nostalgia John
BINGO WITH THE FOLLOWING
GROUPS:
Tuesday, April 26 ~ 6:00 ~ VFW
Thursday, April 28 ~ 6:30 ~
Cornerstone Families
Upcoming Events
Watch For More Detail!
Mother’s Day Social
Saturday, May 7 at 2:00
in both dining rooms
Older American’s Month & National
Nursing Home Week Events
May 8 - 14
Father’s Day Celebration
Saturday, June 18
“Patio Performances”
LindenGrove Bus Outings
Tuesday, May 24 ~ 6:00 ~ VFW
Wednesday, June 22 ~ 2:00 ~
CWU/Salem United Methodist
Tuesday, June 28 ~ 6:00 ~ VFW
TBA ~ 2:00 ~ St. Joe’s
Tuesday, July 26 ~ 6:00 ~ VFW
TBA ~ 2:00 ~ CWU/United Church of
Christ
Thursday, July 28 ~ 6:30
Cornerstone Families
Please check the monthly activity
calendar for scheduled trips.
For a complete list of events
check out the monthly Activity Calendar
posted on each unit and in your loved
one’s room. Extra calendars are also
available in our facility’s front entrance.
AWESOME 5TH GRADE DONATION
t. Mary’s 5th graders at Waukesha Catholic included us in their service project again this year. They
selected two Waukesha agencies, LindenGrove and Pregnancy Support Connection to be the recipients
of fleece blankets. They chose these two agencies because they feel both are outstanding organizations
whose mission is to help others. They also wanted their blankets to stay local! Their project started in November
when they held a bake sale to raise money to purchase the supplies. Each of the students worked on tying the
blankets. On March 18 they invited us to come and speak to the students and present the blankets to us. During
their Mass that morning two of the blankets were blessed prior to them presenting them to us! It was a privilege
to be there and explain a bit about LindenGrove to the students and their parents. I thanked them for such
awesome blankets and for the great work they did. The students were assured that the blankets would be shared
with residents from each of our facilities on the Waukesha Campus. So, many thanks go out to Mary Kuemmel
and Linda Bucher the 5th grade teachers at St. Mary’s as well as the parent volunteers, Joli Krismer and Michelle
Foote and of course their wonderful students.
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LINDEN COURT - WAUKESHA
Joni Schlais is the new manager at Linden Court in
Waukesha. We welcome her to this position.
Carl Rahn, RN, is working at Linden Court and at Linden
Heights.
LINDEN HEIGHTS
Bowling Outing
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inden Heights residents often participate in Wii
bowling or bowling with our plastic pins and balls in
our activity room, but on January 20th residents
enjoyed an outing to an actual bowling alley in Waukesha.
Following the game, the residents were treated to soda and
nachos and a few brave ones even tried the jalapeño
peppers served with the nachos.
Theme Days
uring February and March many theme days were
held. On February 5th, in honor of National
Celebration of Chocolate Month, an activity was
held involving the history and interesting trivia about
chocolate. The best part was making truffles and eating
them! February 17th was Route 66 Day. Typical roadside
restaurant menu items were the noon meal fare, followed
by a related activity. February 22nd was Camp Day. Campfire
stories were told and camp meals were featured, including
s’mores for dessert.
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Piña Coladas in coconut cups with fancy straws, travel
posters and tropical decorations, and piano playing by
resident, Mary Wilkinson. Many of the 30+ residents
attending joined in and sang along.
March 8th, Mardi Gras, was celebrated at Linden Heights
with jambalaya at the noon meal, followed by a Mardi Gras
party, complete with beads, masks, hats, noisemakers, live
music by Don Grzanna, and prune or raspberry filled
paczkis, the traditional Polish Fat Tuesday treat.
St. Patrick’s Day also had a special menu – corned beef &
cabbage, potatoes, and carrots with rye bread, and Irish
cream cheesecake. Earlier in March, Linden Heights enjoyed
a very special Irish treat – a wonderful performance by the
beautifully costumed Trinity Irish Dancers on March 6th. A
full house of residents and family members attended this
special event.
Community Groups
any community groups have participated with
residents in activities. Among these events were
a piano and harp student recital, a
demonstration and activities with Waukesha South High
School wrestlers, Bingo with St. Mark’s Church, Bingo and
nail polishing with Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church,
games with Meadowbrook 4-H, and games with St. Mary’s
Troop 4379. Spring Creek Church youth groups come on
one Saturday each month and provide a craft and one or
more activities. Meadowbrook School also has a continuing
relationship with Linden Heights. In January there was a
Meadowbrook Bingo Night and in March, students and their
families came for a Magical Evening featuring a magician.
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On February 24th, Cruise Day, residents traveled to several
cruise destinations via video. Lunch again had a special
menu, and an afternoon Happy Hour on the Deck featured
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