Quarterly NewsletterWinter 2017

Shalom Park’s Annual Fundraising Event

“The Power of Magic” May 10, 2017

Shalom Smiles!

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In This Issue...

New Logo...........................................................2

Introducing New Board Members..................2

Shalom Park Contributions.........................3-6

Music & Memory...............................................6

Tai Chi with Stan...............................................6

Nursing Home Improvements........................7

Senior Residences Renovations.......................7

Wellness Center Success Stories......................8 Joan Peterson and Wendy Gipson

Resident Spotlight...........................Back Cover Doris Dolighan

Shalom Park Board of Trustees:Chair Michael StrearPresident Dan StenersenVice Chair Gary YourtzChair Elect Andy HeinsTreasurer Bruce BendellSecretary Lisa Cook

As a community dedicated to caring for seniors, Shalom Park offers services that foster a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle. Our

Wellness Center was designed to meet the needs of seniors throughout the community

- featuring an award winning warm water pool, private dressing rooms and an

assortment of group exercise classes.

Shalom Park Campus:J. Leonard Levy Family Wellness CenterSkilled Nursing HomeIndependent Patio & Apartment Homes

Please direct inquiries to the editor:

michele.hood@shalomcares.net

Shalom Park14800 E. Belleview Dr.

Aurora, CO 80015303-680-5000

www.ShalomCares.org Shalom Park is a beneficiary agency of JEWISHcolorado

Founded on the Jewish values of improving the world and caring for all, Shalom Park upholds the commitment

to Honor Our Mothers and Our Fathers by providing the highest level of personalized

and compassionate healthcare.

Shalom Park welcomes and serves individuals of any faith, race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Board MembersJoe BorusRobin ChotinVern EngbarKen FeilerSusy GraziAndy MillerJay MoskowitzNeil Oberfeld Melinda QuiatElisa RobynSam Zaitz

Sincere Thanks to our Lead Corporate Sponsors

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Returning to our Roots - Announcing our New LogoWe are excited to share with you two major changes coming to Shalom Park. The first change which you may have already noticed is a return to our original name - Shalom Park. In 2010 we adopted the name Shalom Cares as an umbrella for our expanding organization and services. But our roots have always been on the Shalom Park Campus and we are still known in the larger community as Shalom Park. We are currently in the process of “officially” returning to the Shalom Park moniker.

The second change comes about due to our name change - we’re revising our logo. You will soon start to see our new logo (pictured right) appearing around campus and in our printed materials. Shalom Park will be returning to our roots in more ways than just our name, we have refocused our attention on the Nursing Home, Senior Residents and Wellness Center, where we continue striving to provide superior personalized attention, services and care.

The Shalom Park Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members: Dr. Elisa Robyn, Sam Zaitz, and Vern Engbar!

Dr. Elisa Robyn is the Regis University Academic Dean, College of Contemporary Liberal Studies. Elisa’s community involvement includes serving as a Board Member of ADL, Congregation Beth Evergreen and she is a top-10 fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis.

Elisa states, “My mother spent her last years at Shalom Park, first in the cottages, then in assisted living, and finally in skilled nursing care. Through all of her time there, the entire staff provided support, kindness and guidance to both my mother and me. Shalom Park lives up to the Jewish Mitzvah of “honor thy parents” in a profound way. I feel honored to be part of a board that lives up to the challenges of continuing this mission.”

Sam Zaitz is a Senior Broker of Legend Partners and has been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the “Top 10 Retail Brokers”. Sam co-chaired the Shalom Cares Annual Event in

2014 and 2016 and has been involved with the JFS luncheon.

Sam is the grandson-in-law of Jordon Perlmutter and his grandmother, Blanche Zaitz, lives in the nursing home.

Sam says he “feels very fortunate to be a member of the Shalom Park board. I want to do everything I possibly can to make sure Jordan Perlmutter’s vision for how people should be treated at the end of their lives continues.”

Vern Engbar is the Operations Manager of Olympic Metals. Vern co-chaired the 2013 Shalom Cares Annual Event and his community involvement includes BMH-BJ Board of Directors and Make-A-Wish grantor and Volunteer of the Year finalist.

When asked what joining the Shalom Park Board means to him he replied, “I am excited to become a board member of the Shalom Park family. I know that it is a very interesting and exciting group. I am looking forward to working with the board and bringing a design solution approach to the group.”

Shalom Park Welcomes New Board of Trustees Members

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ContributionsSeptember 15 - December 22, 2016

Please note that tributes processed after December 22nd will appear in our next issue.

please make online contributions at www.shalomcares.org/philanthropy/contributenow/

AnniversaryChuck and HoneyGoldberg Len and Roberta WaldbaumGene and Lee Kay Essie PerlmutterLeonard and AlicePerlmutter Renee Gross Lee Rudofsky

BirthdayBarbara Cook Bernstein Sylvia Buros Renee GrossFreddie Eisenstat Norma GoldblattPhil Elkus Stuart and Judy HellerEllen Friedman Marilyn Rosenberg and

Chuck EisenSelma Gordon David and Peggy Marks

Carol Karsh Don and Arlene ShwayderHarvey and Carol Karsh Jim and Ladeen Pluss Marilyn Rosenberg and

Chuck EisenDonna Mandel Len and Roberta WaldbaumEvelyn Mendelsberg Herb and Sharon JacobsonMicky and LouannMiller Barbara Freis and

Shari FreisLisa K. Perlmutter Craig and Vicki EskanosBea Pitter Bud and Patti RittenbergJulius Pluss Sam and Zoni Pluss

Larry Siegel Ronald Abraham David and Cindy Bershof Marilyn Boslow Cissy Coben Dick and Bobbe Cook Bernie and Freddie Eisenstat Ben and Robyn Friedman Arnold and Benita Idelberg Florrie Katchen Levitt and Heywood Families Arlene Mobell Gary Mobell Bernie and Roberta Naiman Marcee Newman Abe and Esther Orlick Joe Pells Essie Perlmutter Stewart Pluss Jim and Ladeen Pluss Helene Pollock Ted and Sandy Pomeranz Donald and Jan Rosen Marilyn Rosenberg and

Chuck Eisen Don and Arlene Shwayder Eleanor “Itty” Sobol Larry and Beverly Sunshine Lynn and Lisa Taussig Layah Wolpa Jack and Diane ZelingerRalph Silversmith Micky and Louann MillerNorman Singer Len and Roberta WaldbaumMillie Zerobnick Hesh Weinstein and

Beth Tittman

In MemoryEd Ackerman Shell and Lisa Cook Bill and Susan McKinneyRenee Allison Ron and Marilyn LevensonSteven Averch Arlene MobellSadie “Sid” BarberThais Fritzemeier Clarkie Wetmore Chuck Glenn Ruth Eide

Constance Bernton Essie Perlmutter and Family

Salvador Binnun Len and Roberta WaldbaumDonna Boucher’s father Stuart and Judy HellerWilliam “Bill” Boxer Charlene Loup and

Seymour Rubenstein Layah Wolpa Barbara Freis and

Shari Freis Gerrie PetersLillian Breen Skip and Nancy MillerSheila Bugdanowitz Marshall and Helene

Abrahams Jack and Marsha Feuer Stuart and Judy Heller Steven and Diane Levine Bill and Susan McKinney Essie Perlmutter Sam and Zoni Pluss Leonard and Irma Strear Elaine Wolf and Larry

Nathan Sylvia Buros Sonny and Shirley Beck Phyllis Goodman Renee Gross Devora Leiser Al and Judy Levin Micky and Louann Miller Joanne Pepper Essie Perlmutter Jordan and Bonnie Saliman Marion Schwartz Elizabeth Shwayder Bev Sigman Eleanor “Itty” Sobol The Queen Nails Jack and Diane ZelingerNorman Cohen Janice Schaefer and Family

Betty Culp Juanita NelsonHelen Dansky Bobbie Carr Morris and Helen Ginsburg Renee Gross Steve and Diane Levine Marc Levine Bill and Susan McKinney Micky and Louann Miller Bernie and Roberta Naiman Ken and Vicki Pepper Essie Perlmutter Sam and Zoni Pluss Hank and Bobette Robinson Sandy Wolf Layah Wolpa Gary and Terri YourtzRick Feldman Shell and Lisa Cook Essie Perlmutter Jay and Lisa Perlmutter Sandy WolfFrances Fine Anne Fendrich Bobbie SesermanFrieda Funt Annette FinesilverRosyne Gardenswartz Gary and Marsha Blum Shell and Lisa Cook Michael and Debbie Feiner Jack and Marsha Feuer Andy and Leslie Heins Peter Kudla Les and Linda Liman Essie Perlmutter Sam and Zoni Pluss Julius and Rose Pluss Jim and Ladeen Pluss Jordan and Bonnie Saliman Bobbie Seserman Michael and Suzanne Strear

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please make online contributions at www.shalomcares.org/philanthropy/contributenow/

Sandy Wolf Stan and Liz WolfsonYakov Gelfand Paul and Carole JacobsOzzie Goren Skip and Nancy MillerNorman Gray Mia and Jeremy Abelson Milissa and Bill Mackiernan Skip and Nancy Miller Megan and Steve Shoflick

Bob Guttsmann Arthur and Joann Boss Cissy Coben Harold and Sue Cohen Sondra Cook Phyllis Goodman Lorna Gray Michael Gray

Andy and Lynne Greene Renee Gross Judy Handler Lolo Heller Arnie and Benita Idelberg Herb and Sharon Jacobson Bernie Lane Patty Lorie-Kupetz Charlene Loup and

Seymour Rubenstein Sandy Melnick Larry and Deborah Melnick Dan and Judy Pepper Joanne Pepper Essie Perlmutter Sam and Zoni Pluss Hank and Bobette Robinson Suzie Robinson Marilyn Rosenberg and

Chuck Eisen David and Litamae Sher Ira and Cynthia Shwartz Stuart Shwartz Mike and Marcee Kutner

Marvin and Goldie Smith Eleanor “Itty” Sobol Philip Stahl Allan and Sherry Tenenbaum Joyce Wagner

Larry Handler Stuart and Judy HellerErzsebet Havadi Andras and Elena BodoniDonald Johnson Elaine WolfSheri Kaitz Linda LevinSharlene Kark Morris and Helen Ginsburg Renee Gross Essie Perlmutter Sandy WolfPhilip Karsh Patty Lorie-Kupetz Essie PerlmutterVivian Kilstrup Jerry and Kathy Berenstein Shell and Lisa Cook Amy Cotter Evie Coufal Terry Epstein Foster Graham Milstein and

Calisher, LLP David and Judy Koff Renae Levin Chester and Brooks Luby Michele Mosko Gary and Joey Mosko Essie Perlmutter Jay and Lisa Perlmutter Lee Rudofsky Sandy WolfRoberta Kline Figgs and Sheila Cohen Arnold and Barbara Goldblatt Don and Arlene ShwayderMiriam Kolitz Stuart and Judy HellerGladys Leher Essie PerlmutterMort Leiser Morris and Helen Ginsburg Larry and Susan SiegelMarla Levin Al and Judy Levin Larry and Joan Rubenstein Marion SchwartzAnita Lifter Essie PerlmutterJohn Litvak Arlene MobellErik Madison Harold and Sue Cohen Shell and Lisa Cook Annette Finesilver Barbara Freis and

Shari Freis Phyllis Goodman Bill and Susan McKinney

Roberta Miller Dan and Judy Pepper Jimmy and Debbie Lustig Skip and Nancy Miller

Essie Perlmutter Ted and Sandy Pomeranz Sandy WolfMarcia Arons Steven AronsPaul Marcus Lorna Gray Renee Gross Ted and Sandy Pomeranz Eleanor “Itty” Sobol and

Joe PellsAndre Mark Stuart and Judy HellerSherry Mendelsberg Essie Perlmutter and FamilyDick Meyer’s brother Len and Roberta WaldbaumPhyllis Miller Dick and Bobbe Cook Sam and Zoni PlussGary Milzer Marshall and Helene

Abrahams Phyllis Goodman Bill and Susan McKinney Arlene Mobell Essie Perlmutter Jay and Lisa Perlmutter Helene Pollock Bev Sigman Sandy WolfEthel Mollinger Wayne Eckerling David and Jackie WellsAdeline Morris Marion SchwartzBernie Munishor Arthur and Joann Boss Figgs and Sheila Cohen Shell and Lisa Cook Renee Gross Bob and Barbara Guttsmann Arnold and Benita Idelberg Shirley Londer and

Ely Birnbaum Patty Lorie-Kupetz Charlene Loup and

Seymour Rubenstein Joanne Pepper Essie Perlmutter Bev Sigman Peggy A. Smookler Marcia Snyder Ron and Elaine Soy Alan and Karen Stein Danny and Lois Zuckerman

Ric Murray Marshall and Helene

Abrahams Ann Cohen Terry Epstein Marilyn Firstenberg Jeanne Gilbert The Jordani Family Barbara Kuhlke Barbara Morris and

Phil Zeitler Michael Nelson Leticia Shea Gary and Terri YourtzDavid Naiman Annette Finesilver Bernie and Sandy Fleischer Renee Gross Lolo Heller Shirley Leff Al and Judy Levin Bernie and Roberta Naiman Myron and Dona Oliner Essie PerlmutterLeAnn Nelson’sgranddaughter Essie PerlmutterJordon Perlmutter Terry EpsteinMort Perotin Mimi WeinbergerBea Pomeroy Renae LevinSheri Porter Figgs and Sheila Cohen

Phyllis Goodman Renee Gross Renee Heller Arlene MobellHarriett Radetsky Roberta MillerDon Rosen Harold and Sue Cohen Annette Finesilver Stuart and Judy Heller Essie Perlmutter Len and Roberta Waldbaum Sandy Wolf Gary and Terri Yourtz

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please make online contributions at www.shalomcares.org/philanthropy/contributenow/

Marian Rosen Figgs and Sheila Cohen Shell and Lisa Cook Jack and Marsha Feuer Andy and Lynne Greene Renee Heller Barry and Arlene Hirschfeld Jordan and Bonnie Saliman Marion Schwartz Alan and Karen Stein Len and Roberta Waldbaum Sandy Wolf Layah WolpaPatti Ross Marshall and Helene

Abrahams Harold and Sue Cohen Jack and Marsha Feuer Andy and Lynne Greene Lolo Heller Stuart and Judy Heller Sheila Heller and

Sam Westbrook Arnie and Benita Idelberg Devora Leiser Patty Lorie-Kupetz Sandy Melnick Larry and Deborah Melnick Gary and Joey Mosko Dan and Judy Pepper Jimmy and Debbie Lustig Skip and Nancy Miller

Joanne Pepper Jay and Lisa Perlmutter Essie Perlmutter Sam and Zoni Pluss Jim and Ladeen Pluss Ted and Sandy Pomeranz Hank and Bobette Robinson Suzie Robinson Marilyn Rosenberg and

Chuck Eisen Lee Rudofsky David and Litamae Sher Bev Sigman Eleanor “Itty” Sobol Philip Stahl Allan and Sherry Tenenbaum Len and Roberta Waldbaum Sandy Wolf

Jordan and BonnieSaliman’s aunt Shirley Stan and Liz WolfsonGloria Schwab Barbara Freis Shari Freis

Linda Sigman Don and Arlene ShwayderDorothy Sobelman Marilyn FirstenbergHyla Sperling-Altman Arnold and Barbara GoldblattBetty Stoffle Sandy WolfFaby Trujillo Michelle WeissmanAlex Tzinberg Jordan and Bonnie SalimanValeria Vatazhina The Vasko FamilyFreda Waldman David and Cindy Bershof Harriet and Rona Goodman Bob and Barbara Guttsmann Arlene MobellBernie and Roberta Naiman

Ted and Sandy Pomeranz Bud and Patti Rittenberg Hank and Bobette Robinson Ken and Nancy Shwayder Larry and Susan Siegel Bev Sigman Hyla Sloane Joyce Wagner Howard and Deanie ZelkinDaniel Wein Sandy WolfBill Wise Elizabeth ShwayderBernard Witkin Lorna Gray Renee Gross Stuart and Judy Heller Patty Lorie-Kupetz Hank and Bobette Robinson Jordan and Bonnie Saliman Eleanor “Itty” Sobol Annette FinesilverAngela Wolf Arlene Mobell

In HonorMarshall and HeleneAbrahams – HappyHolidays Neil and Barb OberfeldMarilyn Bogan The Chrysalis FundAnnette Finesilver –thinking of you Larry and Joan Rubenstein

Bob Loup Morris and Helen GinsburgMr. and Mrs. Maslin –good luck in your newhome Bette SiegelSheldon Steinhauser – inhonor of the SheldonSteinhauser DiversityScholarship Lolo HellerMichael Strear George and Sheera GumbinerMitch and Sara Wagner– best wishes and muchhappiness Marcee NewmanLeonard and RobertaWaldbaum Norman Singer

Recovery WishesDick Auer Micky and Louann MillerBobbie Carr Lolo Heller Essie PerlmutterRuth Davis Marcia SnyderFrieda Funt Bette SiegelJudy HellerLolo Heller and Steve, David, Sue and

Family Essie PerlmutterSteve Howard Figgs and Sheila CohenAl Levin Larry and Joan RubensteinRoberta Miller Phyllis Goodman Essie PerlmutterHal Naiman Marcia SnyderJoanne Pepper Bev SigmanPatti Rittenberg Gerrie PetersSusan Robinson Essie Perlmutter Suzie RobinsonRuth Toltz Stuart and Judy HellerMarjorie Rosen Michael and Suzanne StrearMarilyn Rosenberg Sam and Zoni PlussPatti Ross Stuart and Judy Heller Bud and Patti Rittenberg

Dan Stenersen Michael and Suzanne StrearRuth Toltz Roberta Miller Marcee Newman Essie PerlmutterMurray Turner Essie PerlmutterCarol Wagner Renee GrossElaine Wolf Sandy WolfSteve Wolf Myron and Dona OlinerMark and Carol Zaitz Essie PerlmutterJack Zelinger Morris and Helen Ginsburg Micky and Louann Miller

Ann Stanley Memorial FundHelen Dansky - in memorySharlene Kark - in memoryBarbara Mattison - congratulations being named Individual of the Year by Mental Health ColoradoJerry Angerman - recovery wishJoan Byrne - recovery wish Artis Silverman

One Time GiftsMonte HabermanDavid HorwitzRoberta HymanGerald JohnsLenny and Ellina LiptsenEric and Ellen PollockBernard and Ellen SpilkaLarry Van Vleet

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YahrzeitAllegra Banker Albert BankerRaymond Goldberg Stan and Sandy BauerFannie Sigman Sherrye BergerLillian Toltz Cynthia ChapmanMary Alice Ericksen Ray EricksenMarvin Kippur Rosanna KippurRon Krinsky Alan KrinskyWilliam (Bill) Silverman Shirley LeveyLeona and Eddie Holtzman Dick and Verna Lind

Aaron Lutz Richard and Cathie LutzCharlotte Jean Shain Jerry ShainGerald Shpall Casey ShpallGrace Smith Jim and Karen SmithKatherine White Ann SwinkWolf Tuteur Doris TuteurRobert Schiff Barbara VetoCarl Weinberger Jerry WeinbergerHyman and Lilly Zuckerman Marsha and Mike Zuckerman

Shalom Park is a Music & Memory Certified Care Organization

Music enriches the memories of our lives. For many who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, music can connect people to family, friends and the world around them. Shalom Park is a Music and Memory Certified Care

Organization, bringing personalized music resulting in comfort and joy to residents. Personalized music helps seniors find renewed meaning and connection in their lives.

This past March, both staff and volunteers participated in three 90-minute webinars in order to properly launch the program. The results have been nothing short of amazing!

Shalom Park now has iPods with individualized playlists for many residents. Residents and family members suggest music which will be appealing and stimulating. One of our success stores is that of a Russian gentleman who rarely spoke. Once the headphones were placed on his head, with Russian music personalized for him, he sat up straight and started singing along in Russian to the music on his playlist. His face showed pure delight. This is just one example of many experiences our residents have had with this new program.

Shalom Park is very thankful to the donors who enabled us to launch this program. Shalom Park is excited to work with families of residents to continue creating personalized playlists so that each resident has the opportunity to enjoy such special moments.

Tai Chi with Stan CooperI have been teaching Tai Chi since 2002 and have loved it! When I started teaching for Shalom, we practiced in the synagogue. It was a very humbling experience, and I was able to learn a lot about the Jewish culture.

The participants that I have worked with over the years have been a wonderful group. The classes are very social, but they still adhere to the moving meditation and physical relaxation that is needed in order to practice the art.

Tai Chi can be traced back over 700 years. Tai Chi helps the practitioner with balance, stability, strength, and mental balance. It is gaining in popularity because it can be done by people of all ages. It incorporates slow steady movements. I have watched individuals who thought they could never do Tai Chi learn and enjoy it.

If you’d like to join Stan in a Tai Chi class - he teaches at Shalom Park on Mon/Wed 9-10am.

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Letter from the President/CEO - Nursing Home ImprovementsAs I stroll around our scenic campus, I am thrilled to see the ongoing improvements. In addition to replacing the original roof on the Nursing Home, we’ve recently installed new carpeting and new blinds in our Nursing Home neighborhoods. This past June we updated the six bathing suites to include spa inspired features which improve resident’s bathing experiences: soothing under water lighting and relaxing music are just two of the features included in the new whirlpool tubs. To further update the bathing suites, new flooring and finishes were added. These improvements have already enhanced the lives of the residents living at Shalom Park’s Nursing Home.

The biggest on-campus change is perhaps to our Nursing Home’s dining service. After reviewing the results of a resident dining service survey, we have implemented a major change to our dining rooms. As of January 12th, we will provide both kosher and non-kosher dining. Each resident will select the dining program of their preference.

Even though we are changing our dinning service, we will not procure or prepare pork or shellfish in our kitchens. And our synagogue will remain a kosher space out respect for the Torah. Residents who want to keep kosher will have their meals prepared by Ira and Terry Indich. Ira has served as Shalom Park’s lead Mashgiach for the last 7 years. Before joining Shalom Park, Ira and Terri operated a kosher restaurant in Cherry Creek for 12 years and are excited to prepare personalized home cooked kosher meals for those Shalom Park residents who keep kosher.

Senior Residences RenovationsConstruction is under way on Shalom Park’s Senior Residences. The patio and apartment homes are being updated. The modernized units will feature new sleek appliances and contemporary countertops. Shalom Park’s maintenance staff member, Victor Loya, worked with Home Depot’s Pro Desk to put together a great deal for us on the new appliances! The renovations kicked off on November 28th when Pro Cabinet Solutions arrived to install the new cabinets and counter tops. The installation of the new countertops and cabinets are off to a great start, with several units already completed.

In addition to updating individual patio and apartment homes, the apartment building recently had a new boiler installed, and the roof was partially replaced. This past October, the asphalt in the employee parking lot and near the Wellness Center was repaired and replaced as needed.

Shalom Park has invested in a new golf cart to transport elders residing in our patio homes and apartments to the nursing home. Residents can call the concierge to schedule a trip to the nursing home for activities, to stop by the Bistro, or to visit the Wellness Center.

We are dedicated to caring for the elders living at Shalom Park. We are committed to providing a comfortable home environment for the residents living here, and one way we accomplish this is by being good stewards to our entire campus. In 2017 we will be looking at our landscaping and updating common spaces inside and outside the apartment building.

Keep an eye out for more updates in future newsletters.

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I have been working out at the J. Leonard Levy Family Wellness Center for over a year. Recently, I was in an accident with my motor scooter and broke my right leg femur bone, cracked my knee and had a radial fracture in my right elbow. As a result I couldn’t put weight on my leg or arm and had to rely on my left leg and arm to maneuver the wheelchair and walker.

Fortunately, my rehabilitation progressed rapidly since I had been working out consistently at the Wellness Center. My left arm and leg were strong since I swam and worked out on the elliptical and arm weight machines four-five times a week. I was able to dress myself right away and bend down to pick up objects easily since I had improved on balance, stretching and flexibility from taking Cindy Luebke’s water aerobics and strength classes. The Physical and Occupational Therapists were very pleased with my progress and gave me advanced exercises and tasks

since I was already physically fit. Despite working out, I still found the initial therapy to be tiring. I can’t imagine how difficult rehabilitation would be for people who weren’t working out prior to an accident or surgery.

Shalom’s Wellness Center is a great place to work out as it has so many therapeutic and recreational fitness options and classes available for people with different needs and physical abilities. This will be very good for me as I will have to work up to my former fitness level and may need to take advantage of different equipment and classes. I’ve also met and enjoy talking to many interesting and nice people. A bonus is that the staff is very skilled, committed, and knowledgeable. They truly care for the members.

I heard about the center from my friends who had been working out here. At first I came to swim laps since the water was warmer than other pools. After a month I

needed a more intense workout so I added a weight room equipment workout. I hadn’t worked out on equipment for several years and the staff was more than willing to answer questions about equipment use and suggest more effective ways to work out. Later, I wanted even more variety so I started taking a couple of the swim fitness classes. The center is a fun place to work out. Last year the staff took clever photos of the participants for the Olympic-themed fundraising event. I really enjoy working out at the center for these reasons. I didn’t anticipate having my accident but I’m very grateful that my rehabilitation progressed faster due to the benefits of working out at Shalom’s Wellness Center.

Joan Peterson - Workout for Quicker Recovery

In the summer of 2013, I started coming to the J. Leonard Levy Family Wellness Center. While I wanted to continue my fitness journey, I was primarily motivated to use the Wellness Center on campus because I couldn’t pass up the deal for employees! My typical Wellness Center routine involves working out in the gym for 30-60 minutes, followed by a dip in the therapy pool where I enjoy walking in the resistance current channel. Working out sets the tone for my day, just like my early

morning prayer and Bible reading. I found that exercising at the Wellness Center gives me energy and a sense of accomplishment.

The friendly atmosphere at the Wellness Center allows fitness enthusiasts to develop friendships, I have met many wonderful people at the Wellness Center. Cindy Leubke, the Wellness Center Director is always there offering encouragement and helping me do my best. She has helped me incorporate different exercises with and against the current channel in the pool. I have lost weight and feel healthier mentally.

It can be challenging to work out in the mornings, but it is worth the effort to start each day with a burst of energy. I enjoy the health benefits and the many friends I have made while working out in the Wellness Center. We all encourage each other and I look at it as fun, fun, fun, not work.

Wendy Gipson - Healthy Salon Employee

Doris Dolighan has been a resident at Shalom Park’s Nursing Home for several years. Born in Berlin, Germany on July 12, 1940, as Doris Bruss, Doris enjoyed spending time with her family. Each week Doris looked forward to Sundays when her family would explore boutiques, coffee shops and bakeries in West Berlin. Doris’ father, who was an amazing baker, taught Doris how to bake and cook. He also taught her how to make German pancakes, which according to Doris are best pancakes in the world.

In her early 20’s, Doris worked as a fashion model in Germany. She loved the glamour, make-up and fashionable clothes that go hand in hand with being a model. But Doris noted that the models were not allowed to keep the beautiful clothes they modeled on the runway and in photographs.

When Doris was 22, she moved to the United States with her first husband. He was in the military and the couple moved throughout the United States. Later, she met and married her second husband, Todd Dolighan. Doris and Todd enjoyed going out and socializing.

After moving to the United States, Doris ran her own daycare for 20 years! Doris loves children and has two daughters of her own. When Doris was 54-years-old, she went to work at the Chanel counter at Macy’s and didn’t retired until she was 73.

Doris loves when her daughters visit. Her daughter Peggy lives in Dallas, Texas and her daughter Michelle lives close by in Denver. Michelle is a ballet teacher at the Classical Dance Academy. Michelle and her students have become familiar faces around Shalom Park as they have performed The Nutcracker for residents during the holidays for the last several years.

As a resident at Shalom Park, Doris actively participates in many activities and special events. Shalom Park is lucky to have a Doris as a member of our community.

Pictured to the left, Doris during her modeling days serving chocolates to some dignitaries. Behind Doris, to her right, is Willy Brandt, who would go on to become the Chancellor of Germany.

Doris Dolighan: model, daycare owner, mom

14800 E. Belleview Dr.Aurora, CO 80015

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