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Community
Connections Spring/Summer 2018
Visit us at UPMCSeniorCommunities.com,
or call 1-800-324-5523
UPMC Senior Communities
Succeeds with High Resident Satisfaction
Community Connections Spring/Summer 2018
Letter from the President
Mark Bondi
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to share that UPMC Senior Communities Also, please take the opportunity to learn about our
has grown again! Our most recent addition, Asbury annual process to measure resident satisfaction and
Heights, expands our services into Mount Lebanon and identify areas of opportunity to respond to our customers
the surrounding areas, particularly with skilled nursing depicted on our cover. We measure resident satisfaction
and rehabilitation and dementia care. For over a century, for all levels of care in order to meet and exceed our
Asbury Heights has been a trusted source of improving the resident’s expectations. Not only do we measure
lives of seniors through high-quality and compassionate ourselves against the UPMC Senior Communities scores America Recycles Day” at Vanadium Woods Village
care, as well as a source of comfort for their families. year to year, we are also measured against national
Thinking and Acting Green
We are truly fortunate that the Asbury Heights board of benchmark scores.
directors chose UPMC Senior Communities as its partner,
recognizing that both organizations have the welfare of And finally, thank you to all the supporters of the
seniors at the core of their missions. We are excited to Celebrating Senior Champions event in October 2017. This
event directly supports the UPMC Senior Communities Spring is a natural time to “think Ongoing education about the impact drums making their way throughout
welcome the employees, residents, and board members
Benevolent Care Fund. This year we netted over $158,000, green” about the environment, but at of even the smallest changes, like the building. David describes it as a
of Asbury Heights. Please take time to read the article to
the highest to date, helping to expand the fund to support UPMC Senior Communities, thinking where to place containers and what “different kind of Halloween,” moving
learn the history of Asbury Heights. We encourage you
even more residents in need. Please mark your calendars green happens all year long in ways type to use, has changed people’s door to door to all 125 apartments,
to consider this option for your family.
for the 10th Annual Celebrating Senior Champions event that produce meaningful benefits for minds and habits, including those of with residents doing their part proudly
In addition to your introduction to Asbury Heights, you on October 18, 2018. Donations to this fund go a long way residents, staff, and the community residents, families, and staff alike, both to keep America beautiful and
will find information on the advantages of selecting a in allowing residents to age in place. at large. Vanadium Woods Village, at Vanadium and in their own homes. sustainable.
UPMC Senior Communities facility with access to our independent living community in
With your support, we are able to continue our mission to Bridgeville, PA, is a great example of Another successful strategy is to build On this day last fall, an estimated
UPMC’s world-class health care. Senior Communities
improve the lives of seniors through excellent programs the ripples of good that come from resident activities that support the 500 pounds of recyclable and
residents receive the benefits of many UPMC programs
specifically designed to meet their needs. awareness, collaboration and action theme of “Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose.” reusable materials was collected
that come to the facilities and offer services right at their
related to being responsible to the Vanadium has had great success with in a single hour, including plastics,
doorstep. Audiology, nursing, low-vision evaluations, and Sincerely,
environment. such programs, citing campus-wide clothing, shoes, eyeglasses, and paper.
many other programs make the UPMC affiliation valuable
participation in “America Recycles The bounty of reusable materials was
to our residents.
David Ott is the Senior Communities Day,” the “Random Acts of Kindness” split among charities such as “Planet
representative to the UPMC system- clothing drive, and recurring eyeglass Aid,” Goodwill, the Lions Club, and
Mark Bondi wide Green Team and is a resident collection campaigns. two local homeless shelters.
President, UPMC Senior Communities manager, along with his wife,
Michelle, at Vanadium Woods Village. “America Recycles Day” is a national Vanadium was recognized recently
David expresses a long-held interest movement that takes place in the fall. at the Pennsylvania Resource
in environmental concerns and has Vanadium’s Green Team goes door- Council-West’s 2018 Zero Waste
In this issue: been leading the efforts at Vanadium to-door throughout the facility Environmental Excellence Awards. But
for the last four years. He explains collecting recyclable and reusable for David and Michelle, the greater
that framing awareness and action in items. Imagine a corps of red-white- satisfaction comes from engaging
P. 4 P. 8 P. 10 P. 14 and-blue clad Uncle-Sam-hat-wearing seniors in meaningful activities that
Asbury Heights Joins Celebrating UPMC Services Resident Satisfaction
the context of how it impacts their
children and grandchildren’s futures team members, with push carts, enrich their lives and the lives of
UPMC Senior Communities Senior Champions Support Senior is the Key to Success flatbeds, wheelbarrows and recycling others, to the good of the planet.
Communities Residents really resonates with residents.
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Asbury Heights Joins
UPMC Senior Communities
Asbury Heights, a continuum of care partner, we were pleased to have adults. Mr. Hamilton’s desire was In 1997, Asbury Place, a secure,
retirement community located on a been chosen by Asbury’s Board of to honor his wife, Frances Campbell one-story building designed for
27-acre campus in Mt. Lebanon, PA, Directors,” says Mark Bondi, President Hamilton, who devoted her life to the residents with memory impairments,
and home to over 400 older adults, of UPMC Senior Communities. mission of helping all people. She opened its doors. This personal care
joined UPMC Senior Communities once said “Anyone can love a child. residence contains 42 beds and
last fall. For more than a century, This affiliation enhances a long-time It is the aged that are neglected.” features various outdoor amenities
Asbury Heights has cared for the partnership between Asbury and including a backyard with a network
older adults of Pittsburgh’s South Hills UPMC. For over 20 years, Asbury A three-story brick home in of wandering paths. Residents receive
while providing additional support has trusted in the geriatricians and Dravosburg, PA was purchased person-centered care while activities
and services to their families. medical team of UPMC Senior Care- in 1908 and remodeled to are tailored to residents’ interests
Benedum Geriatric Center. Asbury’s accommodate 18 older adults. By and abilities.
With much more competition in residents have also been benefiting the 1920s, Asbury had outgrown its
the area, and more complexity and from other collaborations in the Dravosburg location and purchased Opening its doors in 2001, Asbury
increasing costs in the industry, UPMC network including pharmacy, land in Mt. Lebanon where it would Villas consists of 77 units and is the
Asbury decided to seek partnership X-ray, home health and more. eventually expand its services to newest building on campus, offering Asbury residents Sally Hughes and Mary Ann Evans
with UPMC Senior Communities to encompass independent living, personal care services to its residents. a diverse calendar of activities and One thing that makes Asbury unique
ensure its legacy and goals for the Asbury’s story began in 1908 when personal care, skilled nursing and Guests are greeted to the long, areas for recreational opportunity. is The Embassy of Asbury Heights, a
future. “Knowing that Asbury Heights Samuel Hamilton willed $25,000 to memory support. Today, Asbury’s covered front porch – a favorite These areas include an open-concept six-story, 34-unit luxury independent
undertook a national and a local what is now The United Methodist seven main buildings connect these destination among residents. The library and a country kitchen on the apartment building located a mile
search for a larger and stronger Church to establish a home for older services under one roof. Villas is a very social community with second floor. from the main campus. Each
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apartment is spacious and well
appointed with a variety of five
Community engage in a variety of
tactile activities and therapeutic
of Roger’s previous roles included
an administrator position within UPMC Outpatient Center in Hampton
different floor plans. There is programs in a home-like environment, the UPMC network. His previous
underground parking complete with ensuring a sense of security, experience with the organization A Friendly Neighbor for Hampton Fields Village
valet service. The Embassy provides belonging and well-being. will be beneficial as Asbury begins
24-hour security and concierge to adopt UPMC systems and take
services in addition to a daily All Asbury residents will still have advantage of additional resources
continental breakfast. There is also a the opportunity to consult with throughout 2018 and beyond. “I’m
secluded outdoor patio for residents board-certified, fellowship-trained familiar with Asbury’s great reputation
to enjoy with friends. Residents can geriatricians from UPMC Senior for high quality care,” Roger says.
enjoy peace of mind knowing they Care-Benedum Geriatric Center. “And I’m honored to help write the
have access to world-class care when These geriatricians, along with next chapter of Asbury’s history.”
they need it. various other specialists including a
podiatrist, audiologist and dentist, During the months ahead, Roger
Another one of Asbury’s major regularly visit residents in the Health and Asbury’s Leadership Team
benefits is the Willow Community & Wellness Center. will develop a timeline of upgrades
located within the seven main and renovations that will take place
buildings. Willow is a secure, skilled Executive Director Roger Davis Jr. throughout the campus. With
memory support community with has been appointed to help Asbury the support of UPMC Senior
51 beds. Residents of the Willow implement the policies and practices Communities, residents of Asbury
of UPMC Senior Communities. One Heights will continue to receive
outstanding care and full amenities
for decades to come.
The residents of Hampton Fields the residents of Hampton Fields
Village recently welcomed a new Village. As soon as the Center
Asbury resident Lillian Piluso enjoys cooking neighbor to the area - the UPMC opened its doors, residents were
Outpatient Center in Hampton. The taking advantage of the urgent care
Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in the office, rehabilitation center and the clinical and administrative
region to deliver coordinated primary several medical groups now at their expertise of UPMC St. Margaret
health care for children and adults, doorstep. “It’s so easy and convenient and UPMC Passavant makes living
provides a wide range of services in - they have everything right there,” at Hampton Fields Village the
a centralized location. says Mary Lou Fischer, resident of total package.
Hampton Fields Village.
Services available at the Center Now that several medical groups are
include diabetes education, Residents are taking comfort knowing in one, centralized location, more
behavioral health care, UPMC they can receive all the medical help people are coming to the area and
Centers for Rehab Services, radiology they need without traveling to the seeing Hampton Fields Village in a
(including X-ray and general city. In fact, over 20 residents have new way – or even for the first time –
ultrasound), a primary care walk-in already switched their primary before or after their treatments
Hamilton House kitchen, circa 1928 next door. “The Outpatient Center
center and behavioral health care. care providers to one of the groups
Patients can also receive bloodwork available at the Center with over a has really opened peoples’ eyes to
from Quest DiagnosticsTM by walk-in dozen others considering it in the Hampton Fields Village,” says
or appointment. near future. It goes without saying Kristen Madden, Sr. Sales/Marketing
that having the UPMC Outpatient Consultant. “Over the last few
This new outpatient center brings Center in Hampton right next door is months, we’ve received a lot more
world-class care closer to home for convenient, coupled with access to calls and requests for tours.”
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their desire to age in place. As
a Care Management Medical
UPMC Senior Services Director for UPMC Presbyterian
and UPMC Shadyside, he advocates
Honors Those That Champion for patients, families and the entire
multi-disciplinary care team, ensuring
for Senior Causes that patients are managed safely
and efficiently across the continuum
of care.
The signature event, held at the
stress to ultimately improve the lives Omni William Penn, supports
of seniors in western Pennsylvania UPMC Senior Communities
and nationally,” said Deborah Benevolent Care Fund. Annually, more
Brodine, president of UPMC than $10 million in uncompensated
Community Provider Services. care and charitable relief is provided
“UPMC Senior Services is to residents who have outlived their
exceptionally proud to recognize him financial resources.
2017 Honorees Arthur Levine, M.D., Karen Wolk Feinstien from the
for such exemplary work on behalf of Jewish Healthcare Foundation, and Eric Rodriguez, M.D.
the seniors in western Pennsylvania.”
The Jewish Healthcare Foundation
(JHF) received the 2017 Community
Champion award. Karen Wolk
Feinstein, Ph.D., President and CEO
of the JHF, accepted the award on
Dinner with Rocky Bleier supports
behalf of the organization. The JHF the UPMC Senior Communities
strives to improve well-being of
seniors by providing training
Benevolent Care Fund
Master of Ceremonies Rick Sebak
programs for front-line workers who Doreen Diesel, administrator at UPMC Strabane Woods, was
Three extraordinary individuals and world-class senior services to serve older adults. The foundation the lucky winner of a silent auction package at the Celebrating
organizations were celebrated in front Pittsburgh and beyond. works to maximize older adults’ Senior Champions Dinner. Diesel and her five invited guests
of a sell-out crowd at the 9th Annual independence and safety by were entertained by four-time Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl
Celebrating Senior Champions Arthur S. Levine, M.D., senior vice strengthening services related to champion Rocky Bleier as part of a Chef’s Table dinner party at
Dinner on Thursday, October 19, chancellor for the health sciences transportation and housing, exercise ELEVEN, an elegant Strip District restaurant. Diesel, who is a
2017. Honors were bestowed upon and John and Gertrude Petersen and recreation, geriatric friendly
huge Steelers fan, said the evening was something she will never
each for their dedication to bringing Dean of Medicine at the University health care, nutrition and caregiver
of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, forget. “Rocky made us feel like we were all family, sitting around
supports.
was presented the highest honor, our dining room table sharing stories.” For Doreen, the highlight
Eric G. Rodriguez, M.D., was honored of the evening was modeling Bleier’s four Super Bowl rings.
SAVE-THE-DATE the 2017 Grand Champion award.
“Dr. Levine is a true stakeholder in as the 2017 Caregiver Champion. The restaurant donated the entire dinner so that 100% of the
* 10th Annual our success. Through his advocacy, Rodriguez has worked in the UPMC proceeds would be directed to the Benevolent Care Fund. To
Celebrating Senior Champions the University of Pittsburgh Division of Geriatrics for over contribute to the fund, please contact Debra Panei, Director
Dinner and Auction incorporated aging into the health 30 years and currently serves as of Development, at 412-864-3524 or PaneiD@UPMC.edu.
* Thursday, October 18, 2018 science curriculum and research, a medical director for the UPMC
allowing Pitt to study topics such Living-at-Home/Staying At Home
* Omni William Penn Hotel
as genomic instability and oxidative programs which support seniors in
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UPMC Services Support
The HearCARE program does not and trust a professional pharmacy to support, resources, evaluation and
replace an audiologist who can provide them. therapy to residents experiencing
perform diagnostic hearing tests low vision. Low vision is any vision
Senior Communities Residents and hearing aid programming; rather Rx Partners uses experienced staff, loss that cannot be corrected with
it allows a resident the convenience pharmacists, and nurses to offer the use of glasses, contact lenses, or
of a trained facilitator conveniently quality medications, competitive eye surgery.
located on-site who is dedicated pricing, free delivery to your
to assisting with hearing and residence, easy automatic refills and Do you have difficulty reading,
communications needs. emergency services 24 hours a day, recognizing faces, seeing the
7 days a week. “Our success at Rx television, writing a check, using
Marie McCallen, a beneficiary of the Partners is based on best practices, electronic devices, shopping, cooking,
service, says, “I am so fortunate to superior clinical services and and stepping off curbs—even while
have a professional with this expertise. providing the highest level of wearing your glasses? Then you may
I’ve learned there are so many unique customer service,” explains Carlock. be experiencing low vision
ways to improve my hearing.” impairment. “There is help available
Low Vision Rehabilitation, an initiative for those with low vision and there is
Currently, HearCARE is available launched by UPMC Centers for Rehab so much we can do,” said Holly
at Cumberland Crossing with a goal Services, is committed to providing
to expand the program throughout Continued on page 12
UPMC Senior Communities.
“HearCARE aims to maximize
communication for residents through
improved hearing and thereby
promote better social engagement
and enjoyment of life,” said Dervin.
Rx Partners, Inc., another UPMC
service, is a leading provider of
geriatric pharmacy services and is the
pharmaceutical supplier for UPMC’s
HearCARE communication facilitator Liz Dervin with UPMC Senior Communities resident Marie McCallen skilled nursing facilities. Additionally,
Rx Partners is an option for residents
in UPMC’s assisted, personal care,
UPMC is taking a leadership role in in senior facilities. Hearing loss is the she is enthusiastic about providing and independent living facilities. “Our
creating breakthrough products and third most common health condition her help, skills and resources to business is built on respect and trust
services for seniors designed to among older adults with 60% of residents coping with hearing loss. and our highest commitment to
improve overall health and quality individuals over the age of 65 “Good communication is such an provide quality pharmaceutical care,”
of life. UPMC Senior Communities, having hearing loss and only 18% of important component of enjoying life, said Paula Carlock, chief operating
as part of the larger UPMC family, them using personal hearing aids. and I am dedicated to providing my officer of Rx Partners.
benefits from the cutting-edge Untreated hearing loss is associated time and efforts to improve the
services and initiatives specifically with increased falls, medical adverse hearing health of residents. I can Seniors are the largest group in
designed to improve the lives of events, hospitalization, social educate them on the proper use of the U.S. who take medications, and
seniors: isolation, and depression. hearing devices, provide amplified an estimated 13.3 million seniors
TV and telephone assistance, check take eight or more medications
HearCARE is a UPMC initiative Liz Dervin is HearCARE’s hearing aids for proper functioning, daily. It’s simply a good health
dedicated to providing communication communication facilitator at replace batteries, clean the devices, practice to continually review Senior Communities resident Ruth Schomer with UPMC Home Healthcare
assistance for those with hearing loss Cumberland Crossing Manor and and much more,” describes Dervin. medication use with your doctor nurse Pam Hughes
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Ask the Nurse Sandy Gilmore is a nurse who provides outreach “I can answer questions and calm fears about
Sandy Gilmore, R.N., M.S. services to independent living residents at UPMC upcoming medical tests, explain why a certain diet
Lead Geriatric Nurse,
Senior Communities as part of the UPMC Living at has been prescribed for them, provide tips for better
UPMC Living at Home
Home program. managing illness and discuss other health problems
they may not even feel comfortable discussing with
“I have such energy and passion for nursing and truly their doctor. We can talk about their medications and I
love being on-site to help residents in any way possible. may refer them for medication management help if
I’ve been a nurse for 36 years and I’m proud to say that needed. I have a wealth of resources that I can provide
I have spent my entire nursing career with UPMC,” to help residents get the appropriate medical help to
Gilmore said. enrich their lives,” said Gilmore. She estimates that she’s
Gilmore visits residents as part of a regularly scheduled given over 600 flu shots so far this season and often
event called “Ask the Nurse” when residents may consult checks blood pressure for residents too.
with her about health-related matters. Residents enjoy Unlike traditional nursing, Gilmore sees some of the
the advantage of meeting with Gilmore in the comfort of same people over and over again and has the
their own community and discussing their health in a opportunity to build a trusting relationship with them.
relaxed and friendly manner outside of a doctor’s office She likes to make learning fun and occasionally engages
or hospital setting. “My main role is to educate and give residents in a game of Diabetes Bingo. Gilmore said,
personal time with residents to address their overall “If I have touched or taught someone even in a small
health concerns,” describes Gilmore. way, I know I have done my job well.”
Stants, MS, OTR/L, senior When needed, we recommend the UPMC Home Healthcare, another development and client relations for At Cumberland Crossing Manor, the wide range including therapies for
occupational therapist/UPMC resident visit their vision care provider UPMC service available to UPMC UPMC Home Healthcare. “We have UPMC Senior Communities assisted joint replacement, stroke recovery,
low vision rehabilitation. for referral for occupational therapy Senior Communities residents, a team of home health professionals living facility on the UPMC Passavant care for chronic conditions such as
for low vision rehabilitation,” provides continued care to aid with a who will bring specialized nursing campus, nurse Pam Hughes has diabetes, cancer, heart and lung
“We offer an informative describes Stants. patient’s recovery after injury, illness services, physical therapy, known resident Ruth Schomer for disease as well as addressing social
presentation followed by a short or surgery—right in the comfort of occupational therapy and speech more than four years and has followed and behavioral health needs and
questionnaire and functional vision The Low Vision Rehabilitation their home. therapy right to your door.” her through a variety of health much more.
screening to determine the specific program is currently offered at conditions along the course of healing.
type of help that may be needed. Sherwood Oaks and the Seneca “Improvements in technology and UPMC Home Healthcare works under Says Ruth, “Pam is just so good at UPMC Home Healthcare services
We can provide the resident with campus with an overall goal to medical advances are allowing people the direction of the patient’s physician what she does. I am glad she is a part are available to all UPMC Senior
a plan to improve reading, tips to improve all residents’ remaining vision to leave the hospital sooner and to provide the needed health services. of my life.” Community residents and to
prevent falls, larger medication so they gain more independence and continue their care at home where Home Healthcare services are anyone whose physician sanctions
instructions, assistance with TV can more easily enjoy meaningful they are most comfortable,” said covered by most insurance plans and Home healthcare is provided by continued care to be delivered
and device magnification and more. daily activities. Lynn Setar, vice president, business some services are Medicare eligible. licensed professionals and covers a to the home.
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Resident Satisfaction
is the Key to Success at
UPMC Senior Communities
Keeping residents satisfied, safe, and Holleran to begin tabulating the
sound is at the core of the UPMC results that help direct the process
Senior Communities mission. In improvement activities for each
2008, UPMC Seniors Communities facility for the following twelve
engaged the services of Holleran, a months. UPMC Senior Communities
national company that conducts prides itself on having high
community engagement research. participation by its residents; this
Holleran has over 312 senior includes 88.1% in independent living,
organizations in 38 states using compared to the national benchmark
their services to assess resident of 78.1% participation.
satisfaction. They have been
conducting research since 1992, In January, each facility begins the
process of reviewing the results the changes, and the results really
resulting in a reliable database of
and developing an action plan that show in this year’s Holleran results.
research by which UPMC Senior
identifies the steps and timeline We couldn’t be prouder of Seneca
Communities results are compared.
that will be followed to target the Place and everything that has been
This database provides a national
opportunities for improvement accomplished by an outstanding staff.”
benchmark for UPMC Senior Another facility that achieved many
Communities to compare scores identified by the research. of UPMC Senior Communities in scores exceeding the 90th percentile It looks like the residents at both
and identify opportunities for Additionally, the facilities that and subsequently are entered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, was one of and significantly above the National Vanadium Woods Village and Seneca
continued improvements. received exceptional scores drawings for free dinners when they several facilities achieving scores that Benchmark was Seneca Place, a Place share the sentiments of Dave
exceeding the 90th percentile and complete the survey. Facilities that exceeded the 90th percentile. From skilled nursing and rehabilitation and Michelle Ott and Mark Skelly.
Every fall, UPMC Senior Communities are significantly above the National provide higher levels of care offer scores for management team, daily of UPMC Senior Communities in Meeting and exceeding the needs of
begins the process of assessing Benchmark are acknowledged and volunteer support in completing the living activities, resident engagement, Verona. From the variety of menu the more than 2,900 residents served
resident satisfaction for every level receive certificates, displayed proudly surveys for residents who may be building appearance, and selection, to resident activities, daily at UPMC Senior Communities
of care. Independent living, personal to show the high resident satisfaction compromised. Family members are housekeeping and dining services, therapy services, and the appeal of facilities is a daunting task. None the
care, assisted living, skilled nursing scores achieved. Managers and always encouraged to participate and Vanadium Woods was definitely a the resident rooms and common less, the process used to quantify
and rehabilitation, and memory care administrators take this process help their family member complete stand out. Dave and Michelle Ott, areas, Seneca Place knocked it out of residents’ satisfaction appears to be
residents participate using surveys very seriously and rely on the survey the survey in order to address managers of Vanadium Woods the park. Mark Skelly, regional director paying off by providing direction that
designed to reflect their environment. results to help them to better opportunities to improve at every Village, when asked about the of skilled nursing and rehabilitation achieves meaningful results.
Family members are encouraged to understand and respond to their level of care. success, responded, “Our employees for UPMC Senior Communities, and
assist with completing the survey resident’s needs. The managers and and residents are a family. We truly on-site administrator of Seneca Place,
in order to have as many residents administrators implement creative In 2017, several facilities received feel blessed to work with this team stated, “Over the past several years
represented as possible. By early ways to encourage participation such exceptional scores and were who all rally to help make Vanadium we have done extensive renovations
December, all completed surveys are as Holleran Kick-off parties; here acknowledged. Vanadium Woods Woods the best environment to and program development. The staff
returned anonymously directly to residents receive cookies for attending Village, an independent living facility has worked very hard to implement
work and live.”
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SENECA HILLS VILLAGE September 10, 10 a.m. VANADIUM WOODS VILLAGE
What’s Happening
Penn Hills, 412-793-1700 Moving Seminar Bridgeville, 412-221-2900
Check out these events at
May 17, 3:00 p.m. September 25, 11:30 a.m. May 15, 2:30 p.m.
UPMC Senior Communities The Drewsmen Four-Course Conversation A Tribute to the Hits of the
May 24, 3:00 p.m. ‘50s and ‘60s
All events are free and open to the public! For a complete listing of events, visit UPMCSeniorCommunities.com. Storke Awarness Seminar STRABANE TRAILS VILLAGE May 31, 2:30 p.m.
Washington, 724-225-4100 It’s a Hockey Night in Pittsburgh
June 7, 3:00 p.m.
Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man! May 1, 2:30 p.m.
ASBURY HEIGHTS June 6, 2:30 p.m. August 23, 2:30 p.m. Fraud Prevention Seminar by
Mt. Lebanon, 412-341-1030 Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man! Festival Opera June 28, 3:00 p.m.
Brian Catale
Immaculate Reflections by Pittsburgh
May 8, 1:00 p.m. June 19, 2:00 p.m. September 13, 2:30 p.m. May 11, 2:30 p.m.
Author, Jim O’Brien
Strange Encounters of Pennsylvania Healing and Non-healing Wounds: Medicare 101 Seminar The Many Songs of Frank Sinatra,
with Stan Gordon Know the Difference July 12, 3:00 p.m.
September 27, 2:30 p.m. Performed by Bo Wagner
Elvis Tribute
May 21, 2:00 p.m. July 11, 7:00 p.m. The Drewsmen June 8, 2:30 p.m.
Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man! Elvis Tribute July 26, 3:00 p.m.
Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man! June 14, 2:30 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE POINTE VILLAGE Pigeon Heroes
June 7, 1:00 p.m. July 25, 2:30 p.m. June 19, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man!
Operation Neptune Kennywood, a Century of Change AT CHAPEL HARBOR August 2, 3:00 p.m.
Handwriting Anaylsis June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Fox Chapel, 412-781-2707 Etta Cox
June 21, 6:00 p.m. July 9, 2:30 p.m. Keckburg UFO Crash with
Judi Figel May 8, 2:30 p.m. August 16, 3:00 p.m. Stan Gordon
Elvis Tribute
American Revolution in Western PA River City Brass Trio
July 9, 1:00 p.m. July 31, 2:30 p.m. July 13, 2:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Strip District May 14, 2:30 p.m. September 13, 3:00 p.m. Elvis Tribute
Kennywood
A Tribute to the Hits of the Liz Calfo
July 31, 6:00 p.m. August 14, 2:30 p.m. July 25, 2:30 p.m.
Etta Cox ‘50s and ‘60s September 27, 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Veteran Benefits Seminar by
June 5, 2:30 p.m. Fraud Prevention Seminar by Operation Veteran Benefits
August 14, 6:00 p.m. Commander in Chief
August 1, 2:30 p.m. Cahal Dunne, Ireland’s Happy Man! Brian Catale
River City Brass Band Winning the War and Losing the
The Drewsman June 26, 2:30 p.m. Peace
August 15, 2:30 p.m. Dunkirk: Those Who Made the SHERWOOD OAKS
Presented by Gary Augustine
Battle of Gettysburg Miracle Cranberry Township,
724-776-8100 August 24, 2:30 p.m.
September 12, 2:30 p.m. July 11, 2:30 p.m. Fabulous Gemtones
Neil Diamond Tribute Elvis Tribute May 16, 2:00 p.m.
Open House
July 24, 2:30 p.m.
HAMPTON FIELDS VILLAGE Abraham Lincoln Seminar May 23, 2:00 p.m.
Allison Park, 412-492-8448 Ulyssess Grant
August 20, 1:00 p.m. May 10, 2:30 p.m. June 13, 11:30 a.m. August 7, 2:30 p.m.
Comedy Show with Randy Riggle Judi Figel and David Crisci Four-Course Conversation Judi Figel
September 10, 2:00 p.m. May 24, 2:30 p.m. June 26, 2:00 p.m. August 23, 2:30 p.m.
Veteran Benefits Seminar by Dunkirk: Those Who Made the Kennywood, a Century of Change First Ladies of Western PA
Operation Veteran Benefits Miracle July 10, 11:00 a.m. September 6, 2:30 p.m.
September 25, 6:00 p.m. June 14, 2:30 p.m. Lunch and Learn Seminar on Lifecare Country Music Icons
The Drewsmen Etta Cox July 24, 2:00 p.m. September 27, 2:30 p.m.
June 28, 2:30 p.m. Chris Denem as Neil Diamond Dunkirk: Those Who Made
BEATTY POINTE VILLAGE American Revolution in Western PA August 7, 2:30 p.m. August 10, 2:00 p.m. September 9, 1:30-4:30 p.m. the Miracle
Monroeville, 412-374-9000 July 10, 2:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Banjo Club Lawn Festival
May 2, 2:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute August 21, 2:30 p.m. August 21, 2:00 p.m. September 25, 2:30pm
Pigeon Heroes July 26, 2:30 p.m. Bad Guys Heinz History Center Comedian Randy Riggle
May 16, 2:30 p.m. Abraham Lincoln Seminar September 11, 2:30 p.m.
A Tribute to the Hits of the ‘50s August 9, 2:30 p.m. The Drewsmen
and ‘60s Bad Guys September 25, 2:30 p.m.
Medicare 101 Seminar
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Community Connections Spring/Summer 2018
The Legacy Lineup Saturday, June 9, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
JOHNNY ANGEL
Saturday, July 14, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
THE BIRD DOGS
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
THE RETURN OF
Saturday, November 10, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
THE VOGUES
Mark your calendars and join us for these AND THE HALOS PRESENT: THE EVERLY BUDDY HOLLY – NEW IN
outstanding productions, a great mix of new acts BROTHERS NEW IN TRIBUTE CONCERT 2018!
and returning favorites!
EXPERIENCE 2018! Don’t miss this fabulous rendition of
Take advantage of great discounts when you buy more than one show. The Bird Dogs bring a genuine and Buddy Holly and his famous songs. This
To order tickets, call Ticketfly at 1-877-987-6487, Monday through youthful Everly Brothers experience to the national touring tribute
Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. stage. The Zmed brothers, Zachary and concert is a must see.
Dylan, celebrate the genetic intimacy so Travel back in time and
Tickets can also be purchased online at TheLegacyLineup.com.
ever present in the harmonies created by enjoy Buddy Holly’s
Saturday, December 1, 2018 –
Don and Phil Everly. contribution to the
Saturday, June 23, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. world of music from a 2 and 7:30 p.m.
When the guitar
THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS became electric, the one-of-a-kind era. JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE
Everly Brothers bridged HALOS CHRISTMAS SHOW
Saturday, April 14, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 –
THE JERSEY SEASONS – 2 and 7:30 p.m. the gap between Saturday, October 13, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
Country and Rock n
FRANKIE VALLI AND NIGHT FEVER – NEW IN CAHAL DUNNE
Roll with countless
THE FOUR SEASONS NEW IN BEE GEES TRIBUTE 2018! hits and classics.
TRIBUTE CONCERT 2018! FIRST TIME APPEARANCE AT THE
The Jersey Seasons are the epitome of LEGACY! Night Fever is the world’s
the original Frankie Valli and the Four largest production of the Bee Gees in Saturday, July 28, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
Seasons shows. This tribute concert is the world. This all-Canadian cast from Saturday, July 7, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. MY GAL PATSY CLINE –
reminiscent of the early ‘60s with the Toronto, Ontario will take you back in LA BOHÈME WARHOLA NEW IN TRIBUTE BY JOSIE WAVERLY
instrumental and vocal harmony that is time to one of the greatest bands in pop BY GIACOMO PUCCINI 2018! BACK FOR A SECOND Saturday, October 27, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
exactly to the specifics of the original, history. The group has been touring for Join Pittsburgh Festival Opera for YEAR AT THE LEGACY THE MARCELS PITTSBURGH
not to mention the uncanny vocal range the past ten years from Disneyland to Puccini’s most famous opera reimagined BY POPULAR DEMAND! DOO WOP BIG BAND
and style of Gavan Rousseau, the star of Russia, recreating the look and sound of The Marcels are the guys who put
in 1960s New
the “Bomp” in the “Bomp-A-Bomp” back CHRISTMAS SHOW
the show! the Bee Gees. Capturing a full history of York in this new
the Bee Gees, audiences enjoy favorites in 1961 when their first recording, “Blue
production. Pop
such as “To Love Somebody,” “More Moon,” sold over two and a half million
art and Polaroids
Than A Woman,” “Night Fever,” “You copies. This signature song put them
prevail in this Saturday, August 25, 2018 – 7:30 p.m.
Should Be Dancing,” and “Stayin’ Alive.” on the map!
timeless tale of PURE GOLD
love and loss. The
performance will
be sung in English.
The Legacy Lineup Exclusive-Premium Loyalists The Legacy Lineup Exclusive Loyalists The Legacy Lineup Elite Loyalists The Legacy Lineup Enthusiast Loyalists
18 19Community Connections Spring/Summer 2018
Thera-Pets magical as it toured residents around Veteran Celebration
Community Highlights at UPMC Heritage Place the Lighthouse Pointe Village Strabane Woods
Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Washington
Senior Communities Residents look forward to frequent An annual Veterans Lunch Celebration
visits from furry friends Cooper, Staying Fit honored ten men and one woman.
Sammy, and Bentley. Occasional trips Seneca Hills Village Members of American Legion Post 175
Honorable Mention presentation on “Amazing are also made to Animal Friends to Verona in Washington saluted and presented
Asbury Heights Adaptations.” Guests got up close to visit with their “therapets” as well. A ribbon cutting was held for the each veteran with a flag.
Mt. Lebanon snap pictures with Disco the penguin! grand-opening of a new fitness
Residents worked together to St. Nicholas center. Residents enjoy having the Totes for Tots
create an old-fashioned church A PURR-Fect Companion Jameson Care Center convenience of the fitness center in Sugar Creek Station
which was on display at PPG Place Canterbury Place New Castle their building. Franklin
Wintergarden and received an Lawrenceville Residents used their artistic skills
honorable mention award! Mechanical dogs and cats help A Season of Giving to craft colorful tote bags for area
brighten the residents’ days. The Seneca Manor/Seneca Place children. The bags were distributed to
Turkey Talk animals react to touch by purring, Verona children enrolled in the Head Start
Avalon Place meowing, rolling over, or closing their Through the generosity of residents Program in Venango County.
New Castle eyes. and staff, a local family was
players, comedy acts, and an energetic
A Thanksgiving feast was “adopted” and provided with a Giving Tree
singing trio that closed out the show.
served to 198 residents and Gone Fishing holiday dinner and gifts. Vanadium Woods Village
guests who enjoyed delicious Cranberry Place Bridgeville
A Time to Reminisce At Seneca Place, a total of 262 items
food and wonderful conversation. Cranberry Township Hampton Fields Village For eight years, Vanadium Woods
On a recent fishing trip to North Park were collected and donated to the Village has donated hats, gloves,
Allison Park Department of Human Services to
A Beautiful Campus Lake, the fishermen of Cranberry mittens and scarves to the Salvation
Avalon Springs Place Place had lots of laughs as they tried benefit Children, Youth and Families Army. This past year, 128 items were
Mercer to reel in the big one! and The Area Agency on Aging. collected for local children on their
Giving Tree.
A Special Gift Salute to Veterans
Cumberland Crossing Manor Sherwood Oaks Earth Day
Each resident receives a gift from St. Cranberry Township
Allison Park Nicholas of the Polish Falcons during Weatherwood Manor
To honor the memory of Frank Over 300 people attended a patriotic Greensburg
their annual visit and gift giving event. tribute that celebrated the service of
Sambold, a long-time resident at
Cumberland Crossing Manor, his 92 Veterans. Special thanks to
Snow Day
family made a generous donation to Cranberry VFW, Seneca Valley High
Jameson Place
the Benevolent Care Fund and School JROTC and student musicians
New Castle
provided a lovely Christmas luncheon from Seneca Valley and Mars High
Residents enjoyed a wagon ride Residents kept busy with crafts
for the staff to enjoy. Schools.
around the beautiful 40-acre campus Residents visited Sewickley Heights galore this winter. On one especially
that is surrounded by Mercer History Center. The museum is blustery day, a group of ladies hand-
USO Show Stars and Stripes
County’s 136-acre Munnell Run Farm. surrounded by rolling acreage and crafted adorable snowmen. Strabane Trails Village
Cumberland Woods Village Several staff members joined together
scenic views. A unique collection of Washington
Disco the Penguin Allison Park Sleigh Ride for a roadside clean-up on Earth Day.
film, photos, and vintage attire, Veterans took part in a ceremony to
Beatty Pointe Village Veterans were celebrated with a “USO Lighthouse Pointe Village Volunteers beautified the area by
combined with antique cars and retire a tired flag and replace with a
Monroeville Show.” The show was complete with Fox Chapel picking up trash along the road.
carriages, honors the lifestyle of new one. The event was coordinated
The National Aviary flew into Beatty skits performed by staff and residents. It was a beautiful night for a sleigh
Pittsburgh’s early Industrialists. by the veterans at the Village.
Pointe Village with an informative Talent included singers, trumpet ride! The horse-drawn sleigh looked
20 21Community Connections Spring/Summer 2018
A Community of Giving Tribute Gifts January 1 - December 31, 2017
streets away from Asbury,
throughout junior and senior high
A tribute gift made to honor a special friend or to memorialize a loved one will enrich the lives of residents within
school, I would visit the residents. UPMC Senior Communities. These thoughtful contributions allow for quality, compassionate care to be provided to
Singing with my school choir taught those with diminished financial resources.
me the importance of giving of your
time,” Beards said. “As I entered In HONOR of: DONOR In MEMORY of: DONOR
adulthood, I was fortunate to also
Brian Catale Charles and Carol Sperandeo Harry Ivory Earle and Wanda Desgain
be able to financially support Arthur Levine The Fine Foundation Fraternal Order of Eagles- 1634
organizations that were near and Karen Wolk Feinstein The Fine Foundation Cloma and William Mull
dear to me and my husband, Bill.” Amy and Scott Wolford
In MEMORY of: DONOR Joseph Kapelewski Cathy Felack
Dora selected organizations within Tom Alrutz Chartiers Crossroads Church Maggie Kimmel Catherine Kimmel
her community to support, and John Blakley John Fullerton Mary Mazur Marian Vollmer
Asbury Heights seemed to always Lawrence Musser Eileen McCartney Donald Hellman
Asbury Heights resident Dora Beards Mary Bonfield Katina G. Tanner The Houston Family
make that list. Whether volunteering
Anne Chapas Katina G. Tanner Mary Joan Hurley & Family
her time, visiting fellow church Martha and Larry Romans
UPMC Senior Communities is to privately pay for their care and Beatrice Connelly Margaret McKenna
members who moved to Asbury, or Geraldine A. Shannon
Mary E. Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lichok
grateful for the many donors who accommodations. UPMC Senior now as a resident herself, she Jodie Torkelson
UPMC Facilities, Engineering &
generously contribute to make a Communities provides more than continually pays attention to Asbury’s Maintenance Staff Joann Nakley Thomas Nakley
difference in the lives of others. Some $10 million annually in uncompensated Benevolent Care Program. “Imagine Richard Sandor William B. Nigro Rhonda White
Lois O’Neil Teresa Dunn
choose to make an outright gift of care to residents in need. what it would feel like if you did not Irma Elliott Kirk Elliott
Pauline Fisher Kelly Wade David Marek
cash, while others elect to donate have enough to cover the cost of care. Jane Merholz
securities/stock, or create a legacy by For nearly 110 years, members of the Geraldine Forkovitch Kimberly Tamburro
What an awful feeling. I’m so glad Ronald D. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Bradd Kereszturi Lynn and Diane Merholz
naming the organization as a South Hills community have given of Kaye and Tom Reiber
that I can provide a little to help my Agnes Fox Pam and Jack Hernon
beneficiary of a retirement IRA. their time and financial resources so Norma Owens Sara Stout
fellow neighbors. I love it here, and James and Barbara Harkins
that Asbury Heights, part of UPMC Ruth McDonald Larry Platt Cranberry Womens Club
look forward to supporting my Gertrude Schweinberg Harold Cain
There are many opportunities for Senior Communities, would be George and Carol Wochley
community, my Asbury Heights!” Frederick and Frances Schweinberg
giving, but donors most often direct equipped with the resources William Gedman Sr. Gail Etter
Beatrice Jones Anna Grace Sowash Sandra Lee Gilmore
contributions to benevolent care. necessary to provide a place where If you would like to make a difference Greg Stipanovich Jean Novak, Esq
The UPMC Senior Communities older adults can age with dignity. Carolyn and Margie Marks
by contributing to UPMC Senior Caroline Testa
Edwin Goldbach Karen Goldbach and Michael Burke
Benevolent Care Fund provides Communities, please use the Rosemarie Swiderski Mr. and Mrs. Joe Plesniak
Dora Beards has been supporting Relatives and Friends of the
financial support for qualifying envelope found inside this magazine Goldbach Family Michael Swiderski
residents in independent living, Asbury Heights for over seven Daniel Swoger Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Balkey
and indicate where you would like to Trudy Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Donald Helms
personal care, assisted living, or decades. Her philanthropic generosity Irene Hudale Jim and Janet Greenwood Elizabeth Terlingo Robert M. Arnold, MD
direct your gift. Linda Devine
memory care who are no longer able began as a teenager. “Living a few Marilyn Hudale
Shikha Iyengar Murrayl Berner Mr. and Mrs. John Havrilla
Brian Bills Patrick Kane
Vali Chandrasekaran Colleen Kosky
Need help finding community resources David Fetterman The Law Family
Roxanne Morell
for seniors or caregivers? Judy Huang
Rob Klein Pamela Polino
Mike Perigo Sanford Pollock
Call the Aging Institute of UPMC Senior Services and the Elizabeth Porter, MD
Michaela Ross
University of Pittsburgh free referral line at 1-866-430-8742 Willa Seldon Susan Saxon
or visit Aging.UPMC.com. Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian Tillery and Denning Families
Dorothy Yarkosky Linda Tague
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Brabender Mascetta Clark, LLC Elena Alvarez-Domin Mr. and Mrs. James R. Greenwood
Our Champions
Broudy Printing Inc. Robert M. Arnold, M.D. Lori Greer
January 1 - December 31, 2017 Joe Burchick Jeffrey R. Balzer, Ph.D. Barbara J. Grossman
Mr. Michael Augustine and Elaine H. Berkowitz, D.M.D. H. Marketing Services Inc
Ms. Nanci Case Murrayl Berner Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Haag
A special thank you to the generous donors who have made charitable gifts to support seniors in need. Champ Printing Co. Inc. Mamta Bhatnagar, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. James D. Harkins
By contributing to the Benevolent Care Fund, Interfaith Pastoral Care Fund, Life Enrichment Program, Alexander J. Ciocca III Brian Bills Elaine K. Hatfield
Living-at-Home Program and Legacy Loyalist Program you have made a difference in the lives of many. Fahringer, McCarty, Grey, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bogosta Mr. and Mrs. John W. Havrilla
David Fetterman Mark D. Bondi Healthcare Council of Western
Friends of Vanadium Woods Village Alison Bougher Pennsylvania
LEGACY CHAMPIONS Urbanowicz Jewelers Gordon Food Service Carol Downey Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Brennan Donald Hellmann
Virgin Carpets, Inc. Image Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Grant Bridges Hospice, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Helms
Charles N. Morgan Charitable Trust
Independence Excavating, Inc. Gray Elder Law, LLC Alison Brougher Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Heltebran
Clara Shea Charitable Trust
PARTNER CIRCLE Jewish Association on Aging Alberta M. Grimm Michael F. Burke Pamela L. Hess
David Henry Charitable Trust
CHAMPIONS Jewish Healthcare Foundation of John D. Houston II Mr. Harold C. Cain Keith J. Hickman
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Arnett Carbis Toothman - PA Pittsburgh JV Electronics Fawn Campbell Judy Huang
Estate of Eileen McCartney
Citizens Bank Knepper Press Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Kapelewski Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David R. Capan Jr. Christine Jamison
John K. Saxman Jr. Charitable Trust
Financial Independence Group, Inc. Lenzner Tour & Travel Edward T. Karlovich Cheryl S. Carlson Margaret P. Joy, Esquire
Julia M. Singer Charitable Trust
The Fine Foundation Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP McCarl’s Services, Inc. Greta Ceranic Taafoi S. Kamara
Estate of Virginia L. Linhart
Friends of Seneca Hills Village Kathleen M. Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. McKibben Vali Chandrasekaran Patrick J. Kane
Miriam D. Moyer Trust
Friends of Strabane Woods The Pittsburgh Foundation Colleen M. McMahon Chartiers Crossroads Church Kennedy, P.C. Law Offices
Estate of Frank Sambold
GFWC Cranberry Womens Club Presbyterian Senior Care Medcare Equipment Company LLC Shelly L. Ciaramella Mr. and Mrs. Bradd Kereszturi
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE JML Landscape Management Radelet McCarthy Polletta, Inc. Teresa K. Miller Anthony R. Conti Rob Klein
CHAMPIONS Passavant Hospital Foundation Dr. Neil M. Resnick and Dr. Susan Lynn Dr. David A. Nace and Cranberry Place Jeffery D. Lewis
Pittsburgh Professional Builders LLC Greenspan Dr. Ericka L. Hoffman Kathleen Davis Raymond B. Lutz Jr.
Lamar Advertising
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Phillip Rogers Lynn Orosz The Denning Family David F. Marek
UPMC for Life
Re/Max Select Realty - Don and Kathy Dr. Loren H. Roth and Dr. Ellen Performance Environmental Services, Inc. Ralph T. DeStefano Marketing Information Service
ADVOCATE CIRCLE Seaton Ascherman Roth Mr. Mike Perigo Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Dornin Sr. Georgiana C. Mbamala
CHAMPIONS Sherwood Oaks Pittsburgh Lifetime Care Perkins Eastman Architects, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Drummond Mr. and Mrs. Roger McCauley
MENTOR CIRCLE Susquehanna Health Tracy M. Polak Edward F. Dudek Ruth E. McDonald
Comcast Spotlight CHAMPIONS University of Pittsburgh Graduate School Edmund M. Ricci, Ph.D. Teresa M. Dunn Kathy B. Miller
KDKA-TV
Allen & Shariff Engineering, LLC of Public Health Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Rockar Jr. Robert M. Dyga Richard Karl Morycz, Ph.D.
Alzheimer’s Association University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Jerome T. Shaffer Kirk Elliott Cloma L. Mull
GUARDIAN CIRCLE
CHAMPIONS Asbury Heights Dean E. Walters UPMC Facilities, Engineering & Dr. Rafael J. Engel and Ms. Sandra Budd Elizabeth A. Mulvaney
Avanti Architecture LTD. Washington Health System Maintenance Staff Gail S. Etter Lawrence P. Musser
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Balkey
Mr. and Mrs. G. Nicholas Beckwith III Mr. and Mrs. Neil Y. Van Horn Nicole Fedeli-Turiano Thomas J. Nakley
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brodine PATRON CIRCLE
Blackburn’s Physicians Pharmacy Western Pennsylvania Electrical Labor Toren Finkel, M.D., Ph.D and Ms. Beth A. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Naret
Brian Catale & Associates CHAMPIONS
Comfort Keepers Management Cooperation Rosner-Finkel Mr. and Mrs. William J. Nemeth Jr.
Gumpher, Inc.
Cura Hospitality, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Stefan M. Ahlers Kelly A. Williams Friends of Dorothy Yarkos Kelli L. Newmaster
Catherine P. Kimmel
Curavi Health The Aims Group Inc. Stephen Winowich Friends of Heritage Place William A. Nigro
MBM Contracting, Inc.
Easley & Rivers, Inc. BAF Consulting Fudge Farm John M. Nolan
Northern Connection and Pittsburgh FRIENDS CIRCLE
Eleanor D. Merrick Foundation Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP John A. Fullerton Sandra M. O’Donnell
Fifty-Five Plus Magazines CHAMPIONS
Franklin Interiors, Inc. Barclay Water Management Sandra Lee Gilmore Michelle M. Olive
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Romoff
Friends of Weatherwood Manor Bochek Auto Body Inc. David Adair Give with Liberty Richard O’Neil
United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Garrison Hughes Dennis Borsuk Julie C. Alakson Karen M. Goldbach Michelle Ott
24 25Community Connections Spring/Summer 2018 Debra Panei Turner Dairy Farms, Inc. Greta Ceranic JAB Jewelry Inc. Penn Fixture & Supply Sugar Creek Station Paul The Organizer Inc Dr. Regis R. Vollmer and Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP Jameson Care Center Perfusion Sciences LLC Family of Donald Szabo Perfusion Sciences LLC Dr. Marian L. Vollmer Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Johno’s Art Studio Pete Piotrowski State Farm Stephen Szabo Salon & Spa Mr. and Mrs. Peter Piotrowski Kelly G. Wade Citizen’s Bank Theater Series JRG Advisors Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre TEDDICO Dr. Beth H. Piraino Michael E. Walker City Theatre Company JV Electronics Pittsburgh CLO Texas Roadhouse McCandless Pamela Polino Rachel S. Walker Club Café Gina Kahl, Sam’s Club Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Tortorice Limousine Sanford L. Pollock Rhonda E. White Comcast Spotlight KDKA-TV The Pittsburgh Improv TriMark Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Reiber Mr. and Mrs. George R. Wochley Community Life Kennywood Park Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival and Tri-State Contracting & Relatives and Friends of the Mr.and Mrs. Scott T. Wolford The CORE Group Key Impact Sales & Systems, Inc. Creative Arts Festival Development Company Goldbach Family Nancy J. Woodward Cranberry Place Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh Magazine Turner Dairy Farms Stacy L. Reynolds Robert P. Wushinske CS Art Services Knowledge in a Nutshell Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble Two Men and a Truck Charles C. Rhoads Karen M. Yuhas Cumberland Crossing Manor Knepper Press Pittsburgh Opera UPMC Altoona John P. Rizzo John J. Zanardelli Cumberland Woods Village The Kraft Heinz Company Pittsburgh Penguins UPMC Bedford Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Robinson Victoria L. Zombek Cura Hospitality Lamar Advertising Pittsburgh Pirates UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Dr. Eric G. Rodriguez and Dr. Grace M. Curran Taylor, Inc. Laser Storm Pittsburgh Playhouse UPMC Community Provider Services McGorrian GIFTS-IN-KIND Cyril H. Wecht & Pathology Laurel Caverns Pittsburgh Steelers UPMC East Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Romans #1 Cochran Associates Inc. LeMont Restaurant Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra UPMC Horizon Mary Ann Sander AAA Travel Dave & Buster’s The Lightning Bug Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium UPMC Jameson Ms. Susan T. Saxon Acosta Foodservice Kathleen Davis Lighthouse Pointe Village Presque Isle Downs & Casino UPMC McKeesport Lisa M. Saylor Advertising Specialties Alliance / Delta Airlines Living Treasures Wild Animal Park Prima Diva Boutique UPMC Mercy Carl Schartner Kaeser & Blair Dorido’s Restaurant Longhorn Steakhouse Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel UPMC Northwest / Hamot Debra Schuetz The Andy Warhol Museum Dunkin’ Donuts Madia Photography Roth Carpet UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute Cheryl M. Sciullo ARS Refresh ELEVEN / Big Burrito Restaurant Group Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Sabika/Sherry Phillips UPMC Passavant Willa Seldon Asylum Entertainment Euro Concepts International Mandi Food Inc. Schoolhouse Yoga UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Karen L. Shaffer-Platt Audrey Burgoon Catering Excela Health System Maroadi Transfer & Storage Inc. Don and Kathy Seaton, RE/MAX Select UPMC Senior Communities Geraldine A. Shannon AVI Foodsystems Family Hospice & Palliative Care Part of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Matok Rick Sebak UPMC St. Margaret Elizabeth R. Skidmore, Ph.D. Bark & Gold Photography UPMC HNA MBM Contracting Segway Pittsburgh Vanadium Woods Village Janetta L. Sobinsky Basic American Foods Field & Stream McDonald’s of Racetrack Road Senator John Heinz History Center Virgin Carpets Melissa J. Sovak Beatty Pointe Village Friends Committee Members McDonald’s of Robinson Town Centre Seneca Hills Village Jean E. Wagner and Ralph T. DeStefano Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sperandeo Nick and Dottie Beckwith of Fun Fore All Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop Seneca Manor Walnut Grill Wexford Staff and Employees of Heritage Place The Beckwith Institute Gateway Clipper Fleet Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort Seneca Place Washington Wild Things John Sterling Jr. Dr. Elaine H. Berkowitz Sandra Lee Gilmore, RN, MS Northern Connection Magazine Sherwood Oaks Weatherwood Manor Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Straight Best Buy Uniforms Glengarry Golf Links Ohiopyle Prints The J.M. Smucker Foodservice Wildwood Highlands Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian Rocky Bleier Randy Grossman/ Wealth Management Omni William Penn Hotel The South Park Clubhouse Yokoso Steakhouse Daniel R. Sullivan, M.D. Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Strategies Inc. Operation Veteran Benefits, a service of SS Kemp Michael Swiderski Schenley Park Gumpher, Inc. Brian Catale and Associates Standard Textiles Katina G. Tanner Bobby Rahal Automotive Group Hampton Fields Village Ori Jewels Staples Promotional Products Caroline Testa Buffalo Wild Wings Healthcare Council of Western Our Little Secret Café & Catering Strabane Trails Village Deanne L. Thomas Cammuso’s Salon Spa and Wigs Pennsylvania Paragon Foods Strabane Woods The Tillery Family Canterbury Place The Helping Hand Placement Agency Gayle L. Tissue Capital Genealogy Heritage Place Jodie R. Torkelson Carabella Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Omissions or errors – We are grateful for the ongoing support given by our contributors and make every effort to Trans Associates Engineering Caring Mission Home Care Home Instead Senior Care report giving information accurately. If you discover an error or omission, please accept our sincere apology and Consultants, Inc. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh The Hospital Elder Life Program contact Debra Panei, Director of Development, at 412-864-3524 or paneid@upmc.edu. Tri-State Flooring, Inc. 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