Quill of the Hill

Quill of the Hill

February 2002 Issue - Page 5

Saint Simeon's Auxiliary News

Two ad hoc committees, appointed by Auxiliary President Gayle Eby, met this past month. One committee is reviewing the success of each of the special events sponsored by the Auxiliary throughout the year. The second committee is developing ideas to generate increased membership in the Auxiliary. Currently, the Auxiliary has over 175 women and men members but greater participation is desired. The preliminary thoughts of each committee will be discussed at the February Auxiliary meeting.

The February Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th (Ash Wednesday). The meeting will be held in the Multi-Media Room at 10:00 a.m. Special guest staff presenters will be Kell Grier, Environmental Services Director and Frances Goddard, Business Manager. We encourage you to come learn about the functions of each of their departments.

A big thank you to Mary Pratt and the group of volunteer singers from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. They entertained residents, families and friends on Sunday, January 6th. Previous churches who have volunteered to bring cookies and/or entertainment to the Ice Cream Parlor include Dorothy Kendall with members from St. Dunstan’s and Susan Foust with members from St. Peter’s. Judy Randall and Trinity will make a visit in February.

Donations Needed by Life Enrichment Program

Life Enrichment would greatly appreciate donations of the following items for resident activities:

Cassette Tapes and CD’s—Big Bands, Classical, Country, Oldies, Jazz, Pop, Frank, Bing, Perry, Tony…

Small Cassette/CD Player—used in resident room for one to one visits and hospice.

Vintage Clothing—anything 1950’s or earlier, especially hats and jewelry for Reminiscent Therapy.

Old Calendars with pretty pictures—these can be used for a variety of projects.

Toys for the toy boxes used by visiting children. Toys must be new, no small parts that can be swallowed, and please no toy weapons. Great items would include wooden puzzles, books, Fisher Price and Playschool toys. Thank You!!!

ADULT DAY SERVICES

News from “Way Down South”

If you have called or visited Saint Simeon’s at 3701 North Cincinnati, you more than likely were warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by staff member Lee Davis. Well, now Lee has taken her wonderful people skills to Adult Day Services (ADS). Pam Paschall, ADS Supervisor, is excited to have Lee providing loving care to the ADS participants.

Participants are enjoying reading together. Currently, they are getting caught up in the adventures of Treasure Island.

The ADS Valentine’s Party is scheduled for Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. ADS families are invited to share the fun and if you would like to volunteer to help with the party please call Pam Paschall at 496-3316.

The Adult Day Services Family Support Group met for the first time on December 8th. Chris Smith, Group facilitator and Saint Simeon’s Life Enrichment Director, states, “the family group has started very well and is very active.” The group is available to give family members of participants an opportunity to meet others who share their experience as caregivers for loved ones with memory disorders.

Whether memory loss is due to a stroke, Alzheimer's Disease or other brain injury or disease, the role of the caregiver is challenging, frustrating, and at times very lonely. "It is comforting to meet other people in the same boat, and to learn that some of the behaviors their loved one exhibits are not that unusual," states Chris Smith, Saint Simeon's Life Enrichment Director and group facilitator. "Other caregivers understand their feelings, often better than their friends and family are able to do. A group can help make the world a much less lonely place. It also offers a great venue for sharing care giving tips and even finding humor in their situations."

The Adult Day Services Support Group meets every two weeks at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, and is open to the public on a space available basis. The meetings in February will be Tuesday, February 5th and Tuesday, February 19th at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Chris Smith at 425-3583 x204.