Abernethy Laurels Residents Take Occupancy

in New North Manor

High-fives were flying and hugswere abundant as North Manorbecame home to manyAbernethy Laurels residents.Teamwork was evident as stafffrom Abernethy Laurels,Piedmont Crossing andCarolina SeniorCare partneredtogether to move residents totheir new location. There wereballoons, signs, an energeticwelcome committee, and “mock”champagne to celebrate theoccasion. Upon entering, eachresident received a tour of their

household and their new room. Many couldn’t wait to see the viewoffered from their new room or screened porch. One resident said,“It’s one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen!” Others werejust simply amazed. Phase II of the project, which will serve 78residents, is set to begin at the end of September.

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Raenelle AbernethyRobert AkinsEthel AndersonBobbie AppletonFred AppletonMargaret BeachamAda BeattyBetty BicknellEmily BinningYancey BirdsongJohn C. BoeschMary Ann F. BoeschCharles BostDixie BostJames Richard BostLois M. BostMarjorie BowmanTally BowmanFrances BuchananMary Ayers CampbellIra Ken CasselLola CheekFrank Clapp, Jr.Shirley CliffordWilliam ColtraneHelen P. ComberWilliam R. ComberJane T. DellingerMary Lou DixonHarriett F. DryeJay F. EbersoleDale EckardMargaret EriksonVivian EstepSadie FawCaroline FemriteHawley FemriteMurrell Deal FingerGladys R. FletcherMargaret M. GabrielRobert H. GabrielLessie E. GaddyForrest GeorgeVirginia George

Henry GermondKatherine GermondPhyllis GillikinKatheryn GoblePeggy C. GrimesFaye GriswoldRobert D. GriswoldDoris J. GuillMarie HadleThomas HadleArlene HoffmanRobert W. HoffmanGuy HollandFrankie HooverDonnie HuffmanWillard W. HuffmanViolet G. HutchensSamuel IrbyVirginia H. IrbyGeneva Deal IsenhourMary JaegerWalter JaegerRosa JarrettLilian Sue JonesDuane Price KlineVola KnippVerna M. KrouseGerry LaubeEvelyn Shuffler LeafJacqueline LeonardJoe H. LeonardIzetta LingleElizabeth LipscombNathan LipscombFred N. LivengoodGlenn LoveMary LoveWilliam C. MarchPruella McKenzieEthel McMahanEleanor MessnerPaul J. MillerBeulah Mae MitchellJames R. Mitchell, Sr.Reitzel P. MoldinCatherine L. MooreHoy Moose

Muriel NewellWilliam A. NewellMarion ObergfellPaul ObergfellJohn PancoastKatherine PancoastAnne B. PendryClint PendryFrances I. PickettDorothy PierceLalah T. PierceClarence Pierce, Jr.Gerry PropstAnnie Shuford RankinSarah ReeseLillian ResnickRobert H. RogersMarjorie SchellJohn SettlemyreFrances E. SetzerBanks D. ShepherdAnice ShulerCharlie ShulerHelen V. SinkCatharine B. SmithMargaret F. SmithRena Bray SmithWilliam J. Spain, Jr.Elliott B. StewartEdith StrunkLawrence N. StrunkHelen S. TatumRichard L. TatumGeorge ThomasonRuth ThoniFlorence ThroneburgAnna Goode TurnerZechariah TurnerRose VipondVera WagonerDale C. WardMargaret R. WarlickEsther W. WatkinsHazel WilfongSylvia D. WilsonWilliam K Wyatt, Jr.

Please notify Nancy Beard if a member’s name was omitted fromthe list or if you want to learn more about becoming a member ofthe Julius Society at 828-465-8008 or nbeard@uchas.org.

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265 members and GROWING!

Do you want to “do for others” after you are gone? Considernaming United Church Homes and Services Foundation in yourwill or estate and you will leave a mark that will forever beremembered.

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Celebrating Life

Residents, friends, family members, and staff gathered atPiedmont Crossing to release nearly 50 butterflies in memory of loved ones.

"Since butterflies are a symbol of life and freedom, theseceremonies allowed many family members to gain a sense ofclosure from recently losing a loved one,” shared Rev. BobSymanski, Director of Spiritual Life at Piedmont Crossing.

Guests watched closely and quietly as families of lost lovedones opened each small box to allow the magnificent Monarchbutterflies to emerge. After first emerging from the box, most ofthe butterflies alighted on the hands of the person holding thebox, but soon began to fly to nearby flowers and shrubbery onthe campus of Piedmont Crossing.

“Several guests shared with me that releasing the butterflieshelped them find hope and peace in their hearts," stated Rev.Bob Symanski, Director of Spiritual Life at Piedmont Crossing.“As human beings, we strive better on hope than despair.Remembering how we loved our family member is better thanremembering the loss. Hope can become our driving force – itcan even give us new wings to fly.”

National Leadership Academy Selects Searcy

Kim Searcy, Associate Executive Director atLake Prince Woods has been selected toattend LeadingAge 2018 LeadershipAcademy. The Leadership Academy is ayear-long leadership development programdesigned to enhance the leadership skillsand core competencies of not-for-profitleaders within the LeadingAge membership.In addition to a competitive screeningprocess, each participant must dedicate ameaningful amount of time to the program.

The Academy’s graduate-level curriculum provides a rich learningexperience through multiple program components that influencechange and help advance innovation.

“UCHS is delighted that Kim was selected to participate in this high-level advanced program,” shared Lee Syria, President/CEO of UnitedChurch Homes and Services. "The experience will allow Kim tochampion change and innovations and bring them back to LakePrince Woods and UCHS.”

UCHS Recognizes Nursing Achievements

United Church Homes and Services (UCHS) recognized team members forcompleting the Gerontological Nursing Certification Program. Ben Power ofPiedmont Crossing, Tracy Jones White of Carolina SeniorCare, and SusanYoung, Director of Clinical Services for UCHS recently received theircertifications.

“UCHS challenged nursing departments at all their communities tocomplete the Gerontological Nursing Certification Program and theorganization paid for the certification testing for nurses wishing toparticipate,” shared Cathy Cooper, Chief Human Resource Officer for UCHS.

The Gerontological Nursing Certification Program represents aspecialization in the field of gerontology and is designed to enhance theknowledge and skills of those serving older adults. The program curriculumconsists of 11 courses: introduction to gerontology, physiology of aging,mental health and aging, healthy aging, pain assessment and management inthe older adult, death and dying, sleep and aging, the older woman, elderabuse, aging and disorders of communication and Alzheimer’s Disease –mysteries and possibilities.

“We are delighted that these trendsetters took the challenge to betterthemselves and those they care for each day,” Cooper noted. “Ourorganization feels this investment will return two-fold in the quality of carethese nurses will provide.”

Welcome to Kaleidoscope! We have changed our look and newsletter name, but still remain loyal to our message of “telling ourstory” at United Church Homes and Services (UCHS). • Summer is behind us and we move into fall which opens up change andnew possibilities. Fall itself illustrates the positive effects of change and the significance that transformation brings - creating acompelling story through nature. More than thirty years ago, Kaleidoscope provided the accounts from our founding fathers asthey shared their message of changing events in the work of UCHS. We felt today, it was only fitting to again offer a Kaleidoscopeof stories about our continued mission to grow and serve through UCHS and the UCHS Foundation. • We hope you will enjoy thestories behind our ministry, along with the people we serve and those that serve for the common good. As quoted from one of theoriginal Kaleidoscope publications, “UCHS is a kaleidoscope ministry whose beauty, purpose, and character can clearly be seenand experienced.” Enjoy the read!

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KaleidoscopeTELLING THE UCHS STORY

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.”Henry Ward Beecher

In the wake of the many natural disasters over the past several weeks, our prayers arewith the families in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean islands working to rebuild theirlives. I am extremely grateful UCHS was not directly impacted by these catastrophicevents.

The birth of our organization in 1971 occurred with the opening of the health center at Abernethy Laurels. We recently celebrated thecompletion of North Manor, which is the first phase of the replacement for the health and rehabilitation center at Abernethy Laurels.This long-awaited project took many months of planning. We are grateful to be able to provide a state-of-the-art, yet warm andfriendly, new setting for the many people that call Abernethy Laurels “home.” This change for residents, families and staff has beenfilled with positive emotions: excitement, joy and gratitude. The second phase of construction begins this fall and should becomplete by Spring 2019.

I feel extremely grateful for UCHS and the changes that our ministry has made and continues to strive towards to enrich the lives ofthose we serve as we expand our mission. October 1st will mark the 5-year Anniversary of Carolina SeniorCare, our Program for allInclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) in Lexington, NC, which is now serving over 200 participants! I am grateful UCHS embracedchange as reflected in this innovative model of serving older adults.

For these reasons and so many others, I am thankful!

Lee SyriaF R O M T H E C E O

Members and partners of the NC PACE Association gathered withGovernor Roy Cooper as he proclaimed September as PACEAwareness Month in North Carolina.

The Davidson County Commissioners also proclaimed Septemberas PACE Awareness Month and recognized the leadership ofCarolina SeniorCare and United Church Homes and Services attheir monthly meeting. Carolina SeniorCare PACE in Lexingtonprovides services and support to more than 200 participants whichallows these seniors to remain living at home in their communitylonger.

The UCHS AnnualHousing Retreat titled,Recap, Renew and Review,was a learning experiencefor many housing servicesteam members. “Thepurpose of the retreat is toprovide training, and buildmorale and comradery,”shared Housing ServicesDirector, JeannetteBreckenridge. In additionto educational sessions andtraining, the groupbenefited fromorganizational updatesfrom the UCHS leadershipteam. A special treat forattenders was a hands-onyoga session whichfocused on renewingoneself from the inside out.

Piedmont Crossing SHINES

The Center for Medicare and MedicaidServices (CMS) recently deemed thehealth center at Piedmont Crossing tobe deficiency-free following the annualsurvey. CMS has developed this systemto regularly review nursing homes todetermine compliance, quality of care,and if regulatory guidelines are beingmet. “Our team at Piedmont Crossingstrives to create a resident-centeredenvironment where quality care andservices are a top priority,” shared JanBriggs, Nursing Home Administratorat Piedmont Crossing.

To celebrate the Piedmont Crossingteam and their continued commitmentto quality care, the leadership teamfrom UCHS prepared a lunch meal forall three shifts to enjoy. Kudos to a jobwell done, Piedmont Crossing!

Helping Hands Support Hurricane Victims

Lake Prince Woods partnered with LeadingAge in extending a helping hand tothose affected by the recent hurricanes that left a devastating impact across thecountry. Residents and team members worked together to sponsor a bake salewhere one hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit other non-profithealthcare organizations. The funds will be used to cover a range of needsincluding basic supplies such as food and water as well as other recoveryefforts. “I knew we had to do something to support – it could have easily beenus affected. We are glad LeadingAge provided a convenient opportunity,”shared Judy Raymond, Executive Director of Lake Prince Woods.

The bake sale was a tremendous success! Residents and team members weremore than happy to assist with the relief efforts. Over $1600 was raised fromthe sale. All of the left over goodies were donated to the Genieve Shelter, a non-profit organization committed to providing a strong, comprehensive safetynet for families in our Virginia community.

Suffolk Youngsters Dance with Seniors

Allonge Dance Academy visited Lake Prince Woods to celebrateNational Dance Day. Nine dance students guided about two dozenresidents in a simplified, adaptive version of the official NationalDance Day routine, “Shake, Wiggle, Move”. Residents were excited toslide their feet, pump their hands, bob their heads, shrug theirshoulders and lift their knees to the rhythm of the music. “NationalDance Day is not only about dancing, it is simply loving music andmovement,” shared Amanda Short, Director of the dance academy.Residents enjoyed the intergeneration time with the students andfound their energy contagious. “It was great fun, these little dancerswith us old timers,” shared resident Walter Hammerle. “It was ahappy group.”

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Jack H. Frank, Sr.Inez P. FreemanDoris GaddisJohn GaddisJudy GallagherJohn GayleLorraine GayleJoe GobleLinda GobleLucille GrandmaisonJ. Emmett GriffinEdith GrimesCaroline GrisetteNancy GundersonHildur HarrisR. G. HarrisMichael HartwellSandra M. HartwellDuane HassJoan HassMichiko HayhurstDorothy HillDavid Y. HiranoSandra E. HiranoFallon HoltParker D. Howell, IIIR. Leroy HowellAnne JonesKelli M. KingCharlie LambertElizabeth LambertBeverly LanzerBurton LaskinHarriette LaskinHomer LaubeMabel LawingMarguerite T. LeonardHunter MarchJennifer March

Linda MathiasAmber McIntoshKevin McIntoshPhyllis MorellCarole MorrisonAnne MossCharles MossLynn NelsonConstance PomeroyLeslie K. Pomeroy, Jr.Paula RedslobAimee ReimannDouglas P. RussellDonna ScottGreg ScottRoland ScottSherry ScottEvelyn P. SellKenneth D. SellBetty SettlemyreEulene ShepherdAvis ShumakerMarilyn E. ShumakerCatherine S. SmithEdward L. SmithEva SmithHerman SmithSue SmithSarah B. SnellGladys SniderPauline StewartSusan StoneLee SyriaElaine WellerNelson WellerMary WesleyCharles D. WilliamsBill ZookJim Zook

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The Heart of UCHS Award

The Heart of UCHS Award was created to honor an outstanding philanthropist and humanitarian —someone who has a Heart for Philanthropy. The award recognizes a donor who has a record ofsustained giving and through his or her efforts made significant contributions through kind effortsof giving and sharing with others. This is a special award that is not given annually. The award isreserved for someone who seeks to promote human welfare through charitable giving.

On September 26, 2017 the award was presented to Rev. Sarah Snell in Suffolk, VA. Sarah givesfreely of her time, talent and treasure. She is a joyful financial donor who also encourages others togive to support the mission of UCHS. Sarah has served as a volunteer chaplain at Carolina SeniorCare in Lexington and is currently serving as volunteer interim chaplain at Lake Prince Woods in Virginia.

Congratulations Sarah for your great big Heart for Philanthropy.

14th Annual UCHS Foundation Golf Tournament

The 14th annual UCHS Foundation Golf Tournament was a huge success. Luckily, most of the playersand volunteers were able to change their schedules and the tournament was a huge success. Mark yourcalendar for the 15th Annual Tournament on June 11, 2018.

Gross Team Winners

1st Drum Funeral Home2nd Mike Johnson Toyota

Net Team Winners

1st Peoples Bank2nd Beard Automotive

Special thanks to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsors Sodexo

Golf Cart Sponsor SFCS

Foundation Sponsors

Ziegler, Garanco, Inc., McKesson, Select Rehabilitation,Wells Fargo and First United Church of Christ Foundation

Legacy Giving

September is the time of yearto celebrate legacy giving.Julius Society dinners are heldeach year in Newton andThomasville North Carolinaand Suffolk, Virginia tocelebrate the 139 friends whohave passed away and left alegacy gift in their will orestate.

A special note of thanks goes to our 2017 speakers:

Abernethy Laurels

Lilly Skok Bunch, Senior Counsel, Capital Development

Piedmont Crossing

Greg Alcorn, CEO, Global Contact Services

Lake Prince Woods

Rev. Brad Thie, Director, Duke University Thriving Rural Ministries

Thank you to 126 friends who have shared that they made a provision in theirwill or estate to leave a legacy to UCHS Foundation. Contact Nancy Beard at828-465-8008 or nbeard@uchas.org if you want to share that you intend to leavea legacy or if you’d like information.

Holiday Giving

Consider giving a tax deductible holiday gift to UCHSFoundation in honor or in memory of your parents, familyor friends. For a minimum gift of $5.00 a special card likethe one below will be mailed to your recipient(s). Pleasewrite, email or call if you wish to have your name removedfrom the list to receive fundraising requests supportingour organization. Questions? Call Stephanie Fortner at 828-465-8013 or sfortner@uchas.org.

Philanthropy UCHS FOUNDATION NEWS

Carolina SeniorCare kicked-off a newmulti-sensory environment program,Snoezelen Therapy, during NationalPACE Awareness Month in September.

Multi-sensory environments have beenshown to be successful in changingbehavior, increasing focus andattention, and adding to the feelings ofpositive self-esteem and well-being forpersons with dementia. CarolinaSeniorCare PACE has constructed amulti-sensory environment for theirparticipants with dementia as well asthose with other cognitive deficits inan effort to decrease pharmacologicinterventions. Studies have shown thatenvironmental enrichment andsensory stimulation can have apositive effect on mood and behavior.

“We are excited to offer Snoezelentherapy for our participants,” sharedSibert Lewis, Director of Activities atCarolina SeniorCare. “The

personalization is great and can reflecteach individual’s interest. You can addphotos of childhood memories andfamily to create a sense of comfort andrelaxation for participants.”

“Carolina SeniorCare participantswork directly with an interdisciplinaryteam to access needs,” shared ThomasChang, Executive Director. “Snoezelentherapy will offer another discipline ofthe client’s care plan and a way tomonitor progress of each participant inthe program.”

Carolina SeniorCare PACE hasproudly served the frail elderly anddisabled adult community in Davidsonand surrounding counties for the lastfive years. The PACE programprovides comprehensive, integrated,highly coordinated care, which allowsparticipants to continue living in thecommunity longer.

Thank you to 126 friends who have shared that they madea provision in their will or estate to leave a legacy toUCHS Foundation.

New Snoezelen Room Offeringat Carolina SeniorCare