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CHAT AND HAPPENINGS
June 2018
Hello!
As we roll into our summer months, The Shores has been very busy! Have you had an
opportunity to meet all of your new neighbors?? There have been so many new faces
around!
The grounds are really starting to look fabulous. Thank you to the Garden Club of
Ocean City for filling our pots around the building. They really looks beautiful! We are
going to be working on the veranda off the second floor classroom and laundry area.
We have the table and chairs up there and will be adding some umbrellas, beautiful
planters and really sprucing it up. That area of our community is so underused and I
would love to see it utilized more often.
Some residents have requested our medical director, Dr. Charles Roche join us at one of
our town hall meetings to get to know him. He will be joining us at the June 14 th
meeting. This is your opportunity to meet him and ask questions that may help you
decide if you would like to switch to an in-house physician.
Coming up in July we will spend our town hall meeting reviewing the results of the
resident satisfaction survey. This gives us an opportunity to review our areas we are
excelling in, but also allows us to give you our action plans for the areas that have
opportunity.
With the warmer months, some residents like to feed the birds and squirrels. I would
like to remind you, it is our policy to not feed the wild life. This has an effect on the
grounds, as there are more bird droppings. In addition, we have some residents who
share balconies. It is not fair to residents if they are not able to enjoy their own outdoor
spaces.
I continue to work on our cabana for the beach and look forward to
kicking off beach season with our beach goers.
Warmly,
Jessica
Contact
Information
Jessica Stewart
Executive Director
Pamela Garofolo
Director of Tapestries
Ryan Champion
Sales Director
Rev. Elizabeth Mallozzi
NEW RESIDENTS Director of Mission & Pastoral
Care
We are pleased to welcome new residents to The Shores!
Please make these folks feel welcome and invite them to join Mary Kate Somers
you in all our great activities. Director of Community Life
Norman and Susan Hafsrud
Olive Hepner
United Methodist
Doris Hewett Communities
The Shores
Wesley Leopold 2201 Bay Avenue, Ocean City
NEW ASSOCIATES New Jersey 08226
We’re excited to welcome Shawn Ireland 609-399-8505 (p)
back as a driver! 609-391-8411 (f)
UMCommunities.org
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
The Shores Derby Party
The Shores 2018 Derby winner goes to The Shores Health Care
horse Full Moon with volunteer jockey Gary Yentsch. Participants
and spectators enjoyed a lively race with “trackside” treats from
Dining Services. Ladies showed off their colorful hats, made
during Derby Hat Day, that added to
the
fun
and
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
Mother’s Day Tea
Residents, daughters, family and friends enjoyed a special Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in celebration of
Mother’s Day! Big thank you to Mary Kate and Bee for planning an amazingly creative and fun
afternoon. All centerpieces were designed by
both of
these
talented as-
sociates. See Page 9
for more pictures.
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
Pottery Class with Maura
Residents attended pottery classes with Ocean City Arts Center Potter and Associate, Maura
McConnell - Sands. Maura taught hand building and slab work. The class also visited the pottery
studio at The OC Arts Center where they took a tour and glazed their pieces.
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
Avalon Stone Harbor Choir ~ Pennsylvania Youth Choral ~ John Walter Band
Lisa’s Social
Residents joined Associate and Social Volunteer Lisa
in the atrium for afternoon snacks and conversation.
Lisa’s Social is held the third Friday of each month.
All are welcome!
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
Memorial Day BBQ
The Shores Dining Services cooked up the perfect
recipe for a BBQ—delicious food, good friends and
beautiful weather!
National Senior Fitness Event Day
The Shores residents contributed to the 100,000 active adults that participated in activities at more
than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in celebration of the 25th
Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The common goal for this event is to help
keep active adults healthy and fit!
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Here’s What Happened Last Month
Mother’s Day Sunday
Eileen Steelman offered a touching Mother’s Day message about
redefining family as did Jesus. Daughters become like mothers here.
Brothers and sisters are not defined by blood but by love and faith.
Her message was vibrant and meaningful honoring all mothers.
Russell Omainski, Georgina Reese’s son in law offered beautiful
Appalachian music. The banner was a gift from High Street Church
in Binghamton NY,
Rev. Beth’s first full
time church.
Gigi’s Salon
Hair~Do of the Month
~ Eileen Massey ~
Salon hours:
9am-3pm Tuesday-Friday
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Photo Gallery of Mother’s Day Mad Hatter Tea
Page 9
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
June Preachers
June 6 Dr. Richard Stanislaw, OC
June 13 Rev. Tom Stark, Lifegate, Somers Point
June 20 Rev. Keith Roller
June 27 Rev. Larry Oksten, St. Peter’s OC
Bible Study of Apostle’s Creed continues…
No Bible Study June 4
June 11 “The Forgiveness of Sins”
June 18 “The Resurrection of the Body”
June 25 Wrap Up on Apostle’s Creed
Sunday Worship Special Preachers:
June 3 Rev. Jerry Crossley preaching
Holy Communion served
June 17 Rev. Bob Steelman preaching
Father’s Day message
Father’s Day is around the corner. Our Father’s Day dedication this year is called “Father’s Words of
Wisdom” which consists of remembering the fathers in our lives with a short quote/lesson learned
from them. So, for instance, my father, John H. Skillman said “Never take a bite at the table till
everyone is served!” The deadline to include your loved ones’ quotes is June 12, and the donation is
Page 10The Shores
New Resident Spotlight
By Wendy Kern, Volunteer
June Birthdays:
3– Midge Peacock AL
3– Catharine Piper AL
5– Liz Gleich AL
5– Andrew Trofa TAP
13– E. Lorraine Derella AL This month, we would like to re- introduce you to our
14– Robert Bisbing WBB returning resident, Elwood Davis. Elwood, or Woody, as he
14– Ginny Scheetz AL
likes to be called, is from Atlantic City. He has been very
15– Susan Hafsrud AL
15– Frank McVay HC involved in this area. Elwood’s wife made most of the plans
23– Mary Dailey AL to move to Assisted Living. She is now looking down,
23– James Tait HC knowing he is happy and still involved. Woody is very proud
24– Florence Ennis WBB of their 2 sons, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great- grandchildren.
26- Sarah Bumbaugh AL
26– Emma Clements AL Mr. Davis was graduated with an Accounting degree.
28– Jacquee Lewis HC He has spent his career in Public Administration; focusing on
Finance. Woody has been active in the administration of the
Methodist Church.
It should be no surprise that Mr. Davis has many
interests! His primary form of exercise is Walking. He even
had his own fitness program. He shared with me that he liked
to walk at 5:30 am for 2 miles. He always saw the same
people… imagine that! Woody also likes to bowl and play
golf. He is most looking forward to continuing his
recreational walking and has signed up for the program here.
Thank you to all the Woody put much thought into the one-word he would
fathers in and around our use to describe himself. I decided that I would share 2 words
community for their love, for Mr. Davis.
support and guidance! The two words Woody would share to describe
himself are…personable and dedicated.
Page 11The Giving Corner
May Food Drive exceeded expectations
The Shores generous donations to the food drive contributed to one of
the largest May Food Drive collections to date - 6,620 pounds of non-
perishable food items! Dottie Cianci, from the Ocean City Food
Cupboard told Rev. Beth, “The Shores sent such wonderful people to
help at the Food Drive. Georgine Tracy and Lisa Tomlinson did a
fantastic job and helped me at the end of the day with putting the
sorting room back in order. We are most grateful!” Thank you to all “Itreally was a great
experience! The amount of food
the residents and associates who helped make this Food Drive so
that came in was amazing!
successful. Dottie is a doll, she really is to
be commended.”
Senior Space goes on the road
On May 2nd, Associates Keri Sherman, Christy
Errico and Michele Musto shared United
Methodist Communities Senior Space Program
with seniors in Northfield. Over 30 participants
engaged in art, fitness and fellowship. The
Senior Space mission is “to provide a space for
older adults to learn, socialize, engage in wellness activities and enjoy an interactive place to be with
others one day per week.” By expanding these services beyond the walls of our community, The
Shores created a meaningful connection with seniors and staff at the Dr. Arthur Leinweber Center for
Seniors in Northfield. Pictured above is volunteer and yoga instructor Dyann Paoline leading the
THANK YOU
to the following supporters for their donations to
The Shores Associate Wellness Days!
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Atlantic City
Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City
Dyann Paoline
Geraldyne Mitchell, Massage Therapy
Rev. Kathleen Crockford
Making Waves
Spinning Wheel Florist
Susan Kabala/All Seasons Salon and Spa
Page 12The Giving Corner
Ocean City Garden Club
Spring has sprung thanks to this hardworking group of green thumb
volunteers! Residents Rev. Steelman, Lolly Camp and Grace Loyle
together with Angel Smith and the Ocean City Garden Club volunteers
planted beautiful flowers in the dining room courtyard and in the large pots
around our community. Additionally, volunteers Carol and Bob Marceluk
donated native plants to add to the lushness of the courtyard gardens. The
Shores is truly grateful for these passion-
ate gardeners!
Take some time
outdoors to enjoy the
colorful sights of
their work.
Wrapped with love
Resident knitter Phoebe Lindacher donated
this snuggly blanket to our Bridges
community. The yarn was generously donated
by Knitting Niche in Ocean City.
Our Mission
Compassionately serving in community
so that all are free to choose
abundant life.
Page 13May Birthday Luncheon
Thank you to our birthday hosts Michael and Karen Becker.
Their kindness and generosity made our birthday guests feel so special!
Wishing everyone a very happy birthday!
Page 14Important Community Information:
Aquatic Center Membership
If any resident of The Shores is interested in using our resident passes to the
Ocean City Fitness and Aquatic Center, please stop in and see Mar y Kate.
Recycling
The Shores recycles cans, plastics, glass and paper. Our recycling containers are in the Refuse
Rooms on 1st and 2nd floors and Soiled Utility rooms on 3rd. In these rooms there are blue square
containers for paper and blue round trash containers for plastic, glass, and cans. Your
Resources
Dining/Food Jean Montieth 609-391-6306
Grounds/Landscape Rich Dougherty 609-391-6310
Keys Ryan Champion 609-391-6335
Laundry Bryant Nix 609-391-6309
Medicine Christine Gallagher 609-391-6305
Parking Rich Dougherty 609-391-6310
Pastoral Beth Mallozzi 609-391-6409
TV’s & Phones Rich Dougherty 609-391-6310
Transport Front Desk 609-399-8505
Volunteers Michele Musto 609-391-6321
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Employee Holiday Fund
For your convenience we are offering an opportunity for you to give
throughout the year to the Employee Holiday Fund. Cut this coupon
to include with your contribution and return to the Business Office.
Contact Olive Lewis with any questions 609-399-0220.
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Page 15CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
FREE!
for all caregivers who want support
and encouragement.
Where:
Senior Space at The Shores
United Methodist Communities
2201 Bay Ave
Ocean City, NJ 08226
For more information please call Joe at (609) 522-5960
or Keri at (609) 399-6703
Sessions to be held on every first and third Wednesday from
11:00am – 12:00pm on the following dates
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