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IN ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS, where we celebrated the opening of a new type of senior living community (see page 2 for details).…

IN HOMER GLEN, ILLINOIS, where construction continues on our Victorian Village campus (see page 3 for details).…

IN ST. JOHN, INDIANA, where a vision emerges for new ways to deliver care (see page 4 for details) —

“Answering the CallTO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST”(Providence Life Services’ mission statement)

THE CALL TO Orland Park

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The breeze was cool at the May 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony, but the sun was bright enough to warm the 100 people gathered under the portico at Thomas Place Orland Park, a new community that will make quality senior living affordable.

Providence Board Chair Arnold Koldenhoven opened the ceremony with a prayer of thanks for the vision to serve seniors, and expressions of gratitude for the design, construction, and financing details that made the vision reality.

Mary Kenney, spoke on behalf of Governor Quinn, expressing his appreciation for the anticipated economic impact as well as the “human impact” of the project. Congressman Bobby Rush brought comments as well

Thomas Place is elegant and welcoming, and the location is convenient to shopping, dining, and other Orland Park highlights. John Murray Jr., a long-time citizen of Orland Park and new resident of Thomas Place, says, “It’s a beautiful building. I’m just glad to be here.”

Providence continued the open-ing two days later by inviting the 98 participants of the “Pastors Masters” golf outing to enjoy lunch at Thomas Place. Warmer weather gave them the chance to experience lunch out-doors, on the Thomas Place patio.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Smith, Leonard Di Vinci, John Hancock, Richard Schutt, Bob Ryan, Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Jim Bergman, Mary Kenney, John Murray Jr.

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THE CALL TO Homer Glen

The rumble of bulldozers and the orange spatter of pylons and construction netting testify to the progress being made on the Victorian Village campus. If construction remains on schedule, by next year, in place of an empty hole and mounds of dirt, three home-like buildings will form the Victorian Village Health & Wellness Center, the first of its kind in Illinois.

The Center’s two smaller buildings will each house 10 people with skilled nursing needs. Each resident will have a private room, and those 10 private rooms will surround a great room where the kitchen, dining room, and living room are located and where community life happens.

The third building will be a two-story house with 15 private rooms on each floor. Primarily oriented toward rehabilitation and short-term stays, this building will have space for therapy programs, yet it will feel very much like home.

Victorian Village is excited to expand the range of services they can offer on campus — services that residents have

been looking forward to for years. And the homelike design of the Victorian Village Health & Wellness Center has been proven to result in higher satisfaction levels among family, residents, and staff.

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THE CALL TO St. John

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The same architecture firm that designed the Victorian Village Health & Wellness Center is applying that vision to a new plan for our St. John property. We hope to have zoning approvals in place by the end of June. Providence is trying to determine if it will be feasible for the planned Independent Living building to be a rental community without entry fees.

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LEFT: The original Holland Home was a large house in Roseland. CENTER: In 1924, construction began on a new Holland Home in Roseland. RIGHT: Holland Home moved to South Holland in 1973 and served the community for 40 years. BELOW: In 1976, a skilled nursing building — Rest Haven South — was added to the campus.

SOUTH HOLLAND Completing Two Generations of Caring

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The ministry now known as Providence Life Services was not even a decade old when it merged with Holland Home in 1969. Our

young, energetic vision gained not only new services and new clientele, but also a rich history — for

Holland Home had already been offering retirement living to local seniors for 55 years by that time!

The current Holland Home was built to replace a smaller facility located in the Roseland area of Chicago. A skilled nursing building — Rest Haven South — was added to the South Holland campus three years later. For over two generations, these facilities served thousands of residents, hired hundreds of employees, and provided millions of dollars’ worth of benevolent care.

But after months of strategic long-range planning and a thorough review of the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities, the Providence

Life Services Board of Directors and Board of Governors both unanimously reached the difficult decision to divest ownership of the South Holland senior living community.

The Providence Board required a number of assurances during discussions with the new owner. As part of the terms of our agreement, the new operator will:

- Continue the discounted and free care currently being offered to existing residents on campus

- Continue on-site spiritual care

- Allow us to continue Home Health from the South Holland site

For the past 40 years we have provided quality services and an exceptional lifestyle to seniors in South Holland. It has been an honor to serve them. We believe the community is in good hands, and we look forward to continuing ministry in South Holland through our home care division, Providence At Home (see story, next page).

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PROVIDENCE AT HOME

20 Years of Care at HomeIn the 1990s, healthcare at home was still a new idea, but Providence recognized it as a risk worth taking in order to provide quality Christian care to people who need it. In 1993, we formed our first home healthcare division, and in 1994, they were licensed by the state of Illinois.

That division, now known as Providence At Home, meets a need for nursing services, physical therapy, education, personal care services, and other forms of help in people’s homes. Today Providence At Home serves people in Illinois and Indiana — in their own homes, in our skilled nursing communities, in Providence retirement and assisted living venues, wherever needed. In many cases, the need is short-term, following a hospital stay, for example. For other people, the need is ongoing — help with laundry, or meal preparation, or errand-running. In all cases, Providence At Home gives patients and their families peace of mind and the support they need to safely remain in their homes.

In an age when trust is something we can’t take for granted, Providence At Home is earning people's trust every day. Not only

do they offer quality technical skills and knowledge, but they also combine that with intentional ministry.

The Providence At Home office will continue to be located on the first floor of the Holland Home building and will continue to serve

people in South Holland as well as most areas in Metro Chicago.

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P R O V I D E N C E

Contact us with any questions!- Providence At Home

- Providence Hospice

(800) 509-2800

PROVIDENCE CHAPLAINS

Professional Spiritual Care

Many residents at Providence communities have expressed appreciation for the “Christian atmosphere” they enjoy. Bible studies, prayer meetings, and church services fill our Activity Calendars! Even more important, Providence communities benefit from the prayerful attention of designated chaplains. These men and women provide spiritual, religious, and personal guidance to residents, family members, and employees.

Our chaplains recognize the special needs of seniors — health issues, family issues, and the stress of significant transitions are a struggle for many seniors. And helping people prepare for the end of life is a unique

challenge and privilege. Please uphold our chaplains in prayer, and when you see them in the hallways, take a moment to thank them for their faithful ministry!

ROW ONE (from left to right)- Rev. Archie Bazuin — serving Village

Woods since 1994- Rev. Ruth Harrison — serving through

Providence Hospice since 2008

ROW TWO (from left to right)- Pastor Jim Kirkland — serving the

Zeeland campus since 2013- Rev. Hank Elgersma — serving

Holland Home and the Villa at South Holland since 2000

- Rev. Heino Blauw — serving the Downers Grove campus since March of 2013

- Rev. Phil Tjoelker — serving Victorian Village and Providence of Palos Heights since 2007

- Rev. Gerry Erffmeyer — serving Park Place of Elmhurst as of July 2013

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L I F E S T Y L E

The following gifts were received from a variety of Providence family members (such as churches, auxiliaries, event sponsors) for a variety of Providence purposes (including resident assistance and general donations) —

A C A R I N G C O M M U N I T Y

GENERAL GIFTS March 1 - April 30, 2013

Tim and Deborah Abbring

Richard and Dollie Auwerda

Kelly Baker

Lucette Bamford

Rev. and Mrs. Archie Bazuin

Thomas and Cecelia Beishuizen

Julie Benda

Sharon Black

BMO Harris Bank

Janna Boger

Danette Boros

Anita Boyd

Thomas Bradley

Amy Buikema

Bill and Debra Buikema

Carol Candell

Kymberlee Carr

Marthe Celis

Clarence Davids & Company

Hyun Clark

Faith Christian Reformed Church - Elmhurst

Fifth Third Bank

First Reformed Church of Lansing

Jacqueline Frazier

Marie Gaskill

Walter and Loretta Gilchrist

Carl and Debra Goodfriend

Grace Reformed Church

Annie Gras

Susan Gregar

Greystone Development Company, LLC

Mark and Joyce Groen

John and Barbara Groenewold

Neli Guajardo

Susan Hackenson

Hallberg Commercial Insurors, Inc.

Eileen Hart

Linda Hart

Harvest Financial Planning, LLC

Ray and Lisa Hemphill

Henry Bros. Co.

Hidden Boundaries

Jacqueline Hilt

John Hohm

Larry and Debbie Hollaar

Hope Christian Reformed Church

Harry Howisen

Peter and Heidi Huizenga

Annette A. Hulford

Michael and Glenda Hunter

Stacy Irwin

Dwight Jenson

George and Mary Kay Kacmarek

Sharing & Caring

Classis Illiana

Colonial Chapel

Pamela Comer

Cornerstone Protestant Reformed Church - Dyer

Crete Reformed Church

Beth Cunningham

Douglas and Tracie De Groot

Grace De Roos

Bill and Kathy De Young

Dale and Esther Derks

Gail Dillard

Ben and Ange Dykstra

Michelle Dykstra

Janet Edelmann

Eenigenburg Quality Water

James Eizenga

Asuai Ejechi

Rev. Henry and Elizabeth Elgersma

Don and Janis Engelsman

The Estate of Lester Busse

Evenhouse & Co.

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A C A R I N G C O M M U N I T Y

U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G N O T I C E S

Torchlight 2013

Save the date for Torchlight 2013! November 1 at the Museum of Science and Industry. More details to come.

John and Gloria Roos

Crisanta Ruisz

Sandra Rusnak

Carolyn Sales

Ann Schutt

Jennifer Schutt

Joan and Gary Schutt

Richard and Linda Schutt

Shuster Interiors

Sid Kamp Trucking, Inc.

Connie Sieferman

Chuck and Deborah Slager

Timothy Slager

Jeanette Sluis

Edward and Jody Soboddas

South Suburban HVAC

Southland Mortgage, Inc.

Hank and Jackie Speelman

Joanne Steif-Nazimek

Morna Stewart

Arnold and Barbara Stolte

Roger Story

Michael and Laura Stoub

Pat Strong

Scott and Mary Studebaker

Kevin and Gloria Kamp

Ted Kendzora

Ray and Betty Kerkstra

Richard Knudsen

Don and Trudy Kooy

Richard and Eleanor Kooy

John and Audrey Kooyenga

Paul Krueger

Mary Kruse

Christina Krystozek

Hilda Kuiken

Bruce and Dorothy La Reau

Hal Landt

Maria Leverenz

Sharon Lopez

Nancy Lyon

Terri Maxeiner

Vincent McLean

Katherine Mendoza

Frederick Mezydlo

James and Elaine Moeller

Judith Morehouse

Jeff and Beth Mukamal

Francine Myers

Myers, Carden & Sax, LLC

Joseph Nowak

Ethel Olthof

Orland Park Christian Reformed Church

Larry and Johnna Otte

Donald and Janet Piersma

Richard Post

Providence Life Services Auxiliary of Palos Heights

Donna Pugh

Gloria Reece

Robert and Linda Richcreek

Clarence and Joan Ridder

James Ridder

Joelle Suda

Megan Tengerstrom

Thorn Creek Reformed Church

Shirley Tirado-Moran

Clara Togtman

Benette Tosh

Kenneth Triezenberg

Mark and Eileen Trnka

Amy Unger

Roy and Cheryl Van Eck

Jill Van Kuiken

John and Barb Vande Werken

Shirley Vander Wall

Theresa Vander Wall

William and Susan Vanderberg

Ronnie and Linda Vanderbyl

Barry and Karen VanderGenugten

Carol Verhagen

Tammy Virgili

Marvin and Pearl Vis

Andrew and Jane Voss

John and Lori Voss

Edward and Dorothy Vree

Kevin Walsh

Walt’s Food Centers

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A G I V I N G C O M M U N I T Y

Grace DadoRobert and Linda Richcreek

John DadoRobert and Linda Richcreek

Ken DadoRobert and Linda Richcreek

Adrian & Jennie De HornGeorge and Audrey Hiskes

June De WindCarol Overzet

Magdalena DeckerAlbert J. Decker

Janette Feddeler-MezydloFrederick Mezydlo

Alvin J. HannemaPhilip Hannema

Sarah M. HannemaPhilip Hannema

Frank & Bernice HiskesGeorge and Audrey Hiskes

Carl HulfordAnnette A. Hulford

Anne & Richard IgleRonnie and Linda Vanderbyl

George and Clara Knoll (De Vries)Gerrit and Leona De Vries

Muriel KoteckiGregory and Debbie Kikkert

Michael and Debbie Kotecki

Bruce and Susan Schierstedt

Don and Loretta West

Derek and Jennifer Weenum

Western Springs Christian Reformed Church

Cheryl and George Widdowson

Bernard Wiersum

Candy Williams

John and Kimberly Wolff

Kim Wolterink

Carolyn Wooten

Leatitia Young

Jay and Carol Zandstra

MEMORIALSMarch 1 - April 30, 2013

ANNIVERSARIES

Richard & Dorothy SchuttRichard and Dorothy B. Schutt

Gerrit and Leona De VriesGerrit and Leona De Vries

APPRECIATION OF CARE

In appreciation of care for Doris ForsbergCharles and Marilyn Smith

IN LOVING MEMORY

Alice BlankensteinGrace De Roos

Jennie BoeremaPatricia Iwema

Andrew and Marilyn Schutt

Joan and Gary Schutt

Richard and Dorothy B. Schutt

Richard and Linda Schutt

Nick & Ann BosmaAlvin and Estelle Bosma

Melvin R. BrinkRichard and Dorothy Schutt

Fred BussemaBernice Bussema

Jim CarrMary Kay Kacmarek

Dorothy & Al ChlebowskiRonnie and Linda Vanderbyl

Ruth M. LakusConnie Baltutis

Alice Cozad

Don and Daisy Gasparac

Veronica Gentile

Tina Kelly

Betty Kistinger

Robert and Betty Koch

Alice Kosch

Sharon Kristof

David Kuziela

Jim and Carol Littwin

Robert and Arlene Lown

Marie Lulis

Lisa Melnik

Catherine Rago

Red Hat Society

Ilsa Richardella

Freda Rinko

Ron and Maureen Skora

Kenneth and Sharon Wente

Catherine LandtHal Landt

Dorothy LaReauBruce La Reau

Ralph and Jean OlthoffJim and Joanne Olthoff

Charles & Anna OverzetCarol Overzet

Ioleen Marjorie PeliwoKenneth and Barbara Grimberg

Donald and Marion PiersmaDonald and Janet Piersma

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HELPING SOCIAL WORKERS UNDERSTAND DEMENTIAPeople with dementia are more frequently hospitalized than other seniors, explains Linda Schutt, Director of the Providence Research & Education team. Not only does confusion make them more likely to have accidents, but their impaired ability to communicate makes it difficult to express needs. As a result of the increase in dementia diagnoses and hospitalizations, social workers at hospitals find themselves working with more and more dementia patients. To help them understand these patients, and communicate with them more effectively, Linda gave a presentation to social work staff at Little Company of Mary hospital on May 16, “Understanding the Language of Dementia.”

A G I V I N G C O M M U N I T Y

To view the comprehensive list of Providence supporters online, visit: www.providencelifeservices.com/partners/

Joanne PluymertMary Kay Kacmarek

Richard and Linda Schutt

Scott and Mary Studebaker

Edward and Dorothy Vree

Dorothy RidderClarence and Joan Ridder

Rose Marie RidderhoffAndrew M. Ridderhoff

Henry SchoolveltRonnie and Linda Vanderbyl

Dorothy E. SchuttRichard and Dorothy B. Schutt

Jonathan Richard SchuttRichard and Dorothy B. Schutt

William SikmaEthel Sikma

Albert SlagerTimothy Slager

Alice SpoolstraNicholas Spoolstra

Andrew and Henrietta SwaagmanAlvin and Estelle Bosma

Eleanore B. ThielmannJohn Thielmann

Mr. & Mrs. John TogtmanClara Togtman

Dorothy TriezenbergCarol Overzet

Henrietta VanderbergWilliam and Susan Vanderberg

Simon VisserMark and Betty Neerhof

Gladys VossCarol Overzet

“Bud” VroomCarol Overzet

Robert WiltjerHank and Jackie Speelman

Joe and Margaret ZeldenrustEthel Sikma

HOSPICE MEMORIALSMarch 1 - April 30, 2013

IN LOVING MEMORYJennie BoeremaPamela Comer

Ben and Ange Dykstra

Richard Knudsen

John and Audrey Kooyenga

Ann Schutt

Clara Togtman

John and Barb Vande Werken

Shirley Vander Wall

Theresa Vander Wall

John Patrick LynchFitch Ratings Matching Gifts Program

John A. Van VurenEdward and Jody Soboddas

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