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JANUARY 2022
A Fond Farewell
By Mary Ann Drescher, President
If you are at all familiar with Winnie the Pooh, you know of his exuberant friend,
Tigger the Tiger. I’ve always appreciated not only the playfulness and enthusiasm
Tigger brings to their adventures, but also his recognition that we never have to say
goodbye; just Ta Ta For Now or TTFN!
As I look back on my 26 years with Attic Angel, I am filled with such appreciation
for the experiences I’ve had and the wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know along the way.
The volunteer leadership and staff Management Team are comprised of stellar people with such passion for the
mission of the organization. I have learned SO much from every resident encounter; constant reinforcement
that we all have so much to teach and to learn from each other. The Angels have created, preserved, and
protected a culture of generosity, humility, and graciousness that makes our organization unparalleled in the
State. The staff are drawn to this culture and nourish it with their dedication and passion for the residents
served. I have never before worked in such a supportive and nurturing environment that allows one to be bold
and creative within the guardrails of our mission. I am excited for the next chapter of my life and will forever
cherish the joys of the A ttic A ngel Touch. I will forever support this organization in whatever capacity I can.
I will not say goodbye, merely TTFN!
Staying Connected to Spiritual Living
While we continue to work at rebuilding our community in the face of the ongoing Covid-
19 pandemic, for many of us there remains a deep longing to connect to spiritual and
religious life again. Attending a worship service over Zoom or on the computer just isn’t
the same as being in worship with real people.
Starting in January, we’ll be providing non-denominational, Christian worship on the
second and fourth Wednesdays at 3:30pm in the Community Room, for all AAP residents.
These services will continue to be led by Chaplain Kristin Rice with the great assistance of
Angels as musicians and transportation help.
We also know that communion is a very important piece of religious and spiritual life for many. Due to
continued practices meant to keep everyone healthy and safe, we are at this time unable to have communion
services for a large group of people.
However, perhaps you have maintained connections to congregations in the wider community. Your pastors
and priests, communion or Eucharistic ministers, are absolutely welcome and encouraged to come and visit
you individually. Please reach out to your parish or congregation to let them know that you want a visit. They
may not even know they are welcome to come and visit you!
Chaplain Kristin is also available (Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:30pm) for prayer and spiritual support, and can
be reached at 662-8865.
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COMMUNITY
Low Vision Reading Group is Back!
By Linda Taylor, Angel Volunteer
Once upon a time before Covid (and there really was such a time!) a group of
residents met with an Angel every Tuesday morning to read and discuss the news.
Started as a way for a few low-vision residents to hear more in-depth news stories than they could hear on
television or radio, the group expanded and contracted over nearly 15 years. And now it’s coming back.
We’ll start again on January 11 and meet the first four Tuesdays of every month at 10:30am in the Quiet
Room. While the original target of the group was people with vision impairments, all are welcome. Drop in
and check it out.
Donate While You Shop
Online shopping has increased significantly. If you shop using Amazon, consider switching to Amazon
Smile, and support Attic Angel Association with each purchase. You generate a donation that helps
maximize the impact Attic Angel can make and receive the same products at the same prices. Every time
you make a purchase, 0.5% of your qualifying purchase generates a donation to Attic Angel Association.
Attic Angel Association has received $140.36 as of November, thanks to the 26 customers supporting us
each time they shop using Amazon Smiles Charity giving program. Consider switching, and you can help
us increase our impact.
How it works:
Go to AmazonSmile Site https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-0854841 or use the quick link available on the
Attic Angel website, www.atticangel.org/Giving
1. Select Attic Angel Association as the organization you wish to support
2. Shop
3. Purchase
Have fun shopping, and thank you for supporting Attic Angel.
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COMMUNITY
Birthdays Moves and Transfers Staff Anniversaries
Roksela Collaku 1 year
Haven Haven Sarah Meffert 1 year
Susan Lamb 3 years
Dianne Bullis 1/26 Alice Rusch HV 16
Kalpana Sunuwar 5 years
Jane Ott 6 years
Health Center Health Center Carrie Thornton 6 years
Phil Archibald HC 173 David Witt 6 years
Hilary Blue 1/7 Laura Planer 6 years
Michael Price 1/18 Emily Slobert 7 years
Ruth Darula 1/25 Prairie Point
Kayla Olson 7 years
Shirley Mathison 333 SD Ingrid Ortiz 11 years
Households Dave Haley 410 SD Kathy Schultz 12 years
Kathy Haley 410 SD Mary DiLorenzo 13 years
Hugh Moss 1/7 Harold Green 301 SD Jodi Redmond 13 years
Ruth Seger 1/14 Beverly Green 301 SD Cindi Gibson 14 years
Jerry Richter 1/14 Lisa McGlynn 24 years
Gloria Darragh 1/26
Don Wright 1/28
Sandra Wolbert 1/30
Apartments
Ruth Ann Skoronski 1/11
Jim Kennedy 1/16
Sandy Spengler 1/21
Theresa Shinners 1/22
Dora Brand 1/23
Prairie Point
Jay Paisley 1/7
Mary Webster 1/9
Richard McGary 1/10
Faye Kiefer 1/11
Patricia Larson 1/11 2021 Year-End Giving Summaries
Gary Sisler 1/13
Ruth Duxbury 1/14
Leo Walsh 1/16
Gifts to Attic Angel are acknowledged and receipted as
Larry Lantis 1/16 they are received throughout the year. Although we will
Carol Ruhly 1/17 not automatically send out year-end giving summaries to
Carole Zimmerman 1/20 all donors in January, we are happy to provide a summary
Gordon Putney 1/22 statement if you request one.
Angela Bartell 1/25 To receive a summary statement of your 2021 gifts to
Joan McCarthy 1/27
Jeffrey Bartell 1/29
Attic Angel, please contact Sheila Schultz, Development
Linda Marquart 1/29 Officer, at 608-662-8901, or
Virginia DeBlaey 1/29 sheila.schultz@atticangel.org.
Marsha Rather 1/30
Susan Dahlk 1/31
Judy Marcum 1/31
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