Summer Family Connection 2016

Family Connection

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MENORAH MANOR WINS FIVE AWARDS HONORING ITS STAFF AND PROGRAMS

Menorah Manor is the proud recipient of multiple
awards honoring our staff and programs. Chief Medical
Officer Dr. David LeVine was named Medical Director of the
Year by AMDA—The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term
Care Medicine. This award recognizes medical directors
who have made exceptional contributions to long-term care
medicine.

Menorah Manor also received the Mentor of the Year
Award and the Jewish Programming Award at the Association
of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) annual conference.
Rabbi Leah Herz, director of spiritual care, was named
Mentor of the Year for being an outstanding leader in
the field of aging. The Jewish Programming Award
recognized Menorah Manor’s Shabbat Box Program,
which benefits unaffiliated Jews and their families
throughout Pinellas County. Rabbi Herz visits with
patients and brings them a Shabbat Box filled with
candles, grape juice, a challah and challah cover, a
Kiddush cup, and a song with cards and blessings.

Two nursing employees at the Marion and
Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center were also given
prestigious awards. The Florida Association Directors
of Nursing Administration/LTC (FADONA) honored
Ebony Hutchins and Sandra Climes at its 29th annual
conference. Ebony received the CNA Award of
Excellence, and Sandra received the LPN Award of
Excellence.

NO SMOKING POLICY TAKES REMINDER: HOW TO CHECK
EFFECT ON ALL CAMPUSES JULY ACTIVITY CALENDARS

In order to maximize the safety and To check the monthly activity calendars,
well-being of residents, staff, vendors and go to www.menorahmanor.org and follow
the community at large, Menorah Manor these steps:
is implementing a no-smoking
policy. 1. Click on “Programs and Services”
2. Scroll down the list and hold your
Beginning on July 1st, all mouse over “Therapeutic Recreation”
buildings and grounds of each 3. Click on “Activity Calendars”
Menorah Manor community 4. Click on the community calendar you
will be smoke-free zones. All employees, are interested in viewing
residents, vendors and visitors will be
asked to refrain from smoking or using Want to take a shortcut? View the activity
tobacco anywhere on Menorah Manor calendars by clicking here.
property. This includes the Marion and
Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center, the
Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence,
and The Inn on the Pond.

THE INN ON THE POND LAUNCHES ART EXHIBIT PROGRAM TO SHOWCASE THE
WORK OF ITS RESIDENTS

The Inn on the Pond is launching a new initiative to showcase the vibrant artwork of its residents
by featuring them in an art exhibit every month.

“Our residents have such amazing life stories and hidden talents that not many people are aware
of. I wanted to give them an opportunity to showcase that talent and share those stories with the
community,” said John Kramer, director of community life at The Inn on the Pond.

Ruth Krantz, Bernie Herman and Cheerie O’Rear were the first residents to host their exhibits,
which are free to attend and open to the community.

MENORAH MANOR HOSTS “YOU-NIVERSITY” CLASSES FOR RESIDENTS

Learning never gets old at Menorah Manor.

Menorah Manor YOU-niversity is a new program that gives residents of Menorah
Manor’s three communities the opportunity to take classes in a university-style setting.

Students at Menorah Manor YOU-niversity will take nine classes that cover a diverse
range of topics and have local angles. Experts and scholars from the area will be hired as
faculty to teach the enrolled student body, offering participants the chance to gain
knowledge on a variety of fascinating and engaging topics. Faculty members are hired to
teach a one-hour lecture, prepare an outline for their course and provide at least one
article for enrolled students to read prior to their lecture.

“Menorah Manor YOU-niversity keeps with the ancient Jewish tradition of engaging in
life-long learning,” said Menorah Manor’s director of spiritual care, Rabbi Leah Herz.
“Continuing education is very important to our residents, and we’re excited to bring them
this wonderful new program.”

Menorah Manor YOU-niversity began March 2016, beginning with a professional
photographer teaching a class on how to compose a terrific shot. Upcoming scholars include
the local paper’s food critic discussing her experience critiquing restaurants, a sailing expert,
and the director of a local stage company teaching about the history of theater.

The next classes take place on June 6, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10
and November 14. Upon completing the program, students will receive Menorah Manor
YOU-niversity diplomas at a graduation ceremony in December. This program was made
possible by an Innovation Grant from the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

MENORAH MANOR’S 2016 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION IS GLADYS SCHUTZ

Menorah Manor Foundation Treasurer
Gladys Schutz was honored on Sunday, May
15 at the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and
Pasco Counties annual Women of
Distinction event. The event recognizes
outstanding dedication and leadership
within the local Jewish community.

Gladys’s volunteerism, philanthropy
and passion for helping the Jewish elderly
makes her the perfect choice for Menorah
Manor’s 2016 Woman of Distnction. She is
appreciated for all she does!

Susie Berman, Menorah Manor Foundation Chair, and
Robert Goldstein, Menorah Manor CEO, stand with
Gladys Schutz after she receives her award.

MENORAH MANOR MOMENTS

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS
Your generosity helps Menorah Manor provide quality
nursing care, rehabilitation, adult day care,
Alzheimer's care and assisted living to
seniors in a warm, welcoming and
compassionate environment.
Any gift you choose to make is a gift that
will make a difference in the lives of our
seniors.
To join Menorah Manor in helping our
seniors, please go to:
www.menorahmanor.org/donate to make
a gift online or mail your check (made
out to the Menorah Manor Foundation) to
255 59th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
33710. Thank you for your kindness.

SEE WHAT OUR RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN UP TO:

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dancing at the Spring Fling!

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