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Brownstone- The Final Wing of StoneCroft: March 20

This is the ‘Life’

Resident Marian Friese chats with former Tel Hai President Joe Swartz and his wife Kathy.

This winter, I’ve been counting my blessings, one of which is the decision I made eight years ago to move to this beautiful campus. I’m sure that other residents who reside at Tel Hai can relate to them as well.

I feel thankful…

– when I leave the dinner table each night and have not had to shop for food, plan, prepare, cook or wash the dishes.

– when the Ukulele Band is performing for a sing-along and I wonder if I would ever be singing if I lived alone.

– when I sign up for one of our out-of-town getaways or day trips and all the planning has been done for me, the pace is appropriate and the sights are interesting.

– when I hear a group of friends sharing a laugh at dinner and it occurs to me that I am never lonely or alone at meal time.

– when I can feel useful by joining a committee or volunteering in an area of my experience and interest.

– when I am able to attend lectures, church services, nature walks, concerts, movies, swimming, shopping, dancing, gardening, art classes, and many more activities… all without leaving the campus.

– when my privacy is respected when I am in my own home, but I feel that I am among friends when I step out the door.

– when I don’t need a car because the pharmacy and grocery store deliver and the Tel Hai shuttle will take me to appointments.

– when my family can relax because they understand that I feel supported and cared for by genuinely interested and responsive staff.

– when I can get my mail, buy stamps and mail packages all without leaving campus.

– when a nurse or social worker is available day or night to respond to any concerns I may have.

– when it snows and I am inside baking cookies for the staff shoveling outside, instead of doing the heavy lifting myself.

For these and many other reasons, I am so grateful and thankful that I live at Tel Hai.

Marian Friese

Tel Hai Retirement Community Resident

Brownstone- The Final Wing of StoneCroft: March 9

Brownstone- The Final Wing of StoneCroft: Feb. 28

Tel Hai Concert Series Event: Opera, Broadway & A Virtuoso Clarinetist on March 11

Tel Hai Retirement Community invites the community to attend a Tel Hai Concert Series Event: Opera, Broadway & A Virtuoso Clarinetist on Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 PM in the StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts. Join us for a free evening of music as we are entertained by Marian Murphy Powell (soprano), Roy Hage (tenor), Doris Hall Gulati (clarinet) and Jeffrey Uhlig (piano.) This event is open to the public.

Murhy Powell is a veteran of national tours and major regional theatre productions as Cosette (Les Misérables), Christine (Phantom), and Mother (Bright Lights, Big City.) She has been featured with several orchestras around the world, including the Shanghai Symphony in a tribute concert to the Prime Minister of Singapore, and the Concordia Orchestra at New York’s Lincoln Center. She holds a Bachelor degree and a Performer’s Certificate of Merit from the School of Music at the State University of New York in Fredonia.

Hage is a first-year Resident Artist at the Academy of Vocal Arts. He has performed the roles of Nemorino (L’elisir d’amore), Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Ein Soldat (Der Kaiser von Atlantis), Chevelier de la Force (Dialogues des Carmélites), Sir Philip Wingrave (Owen Wingrave), and Goffredo (Rinaldo), in productions and co-productions by Curtis Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and Portland Opera. Prior to attending and graduating from the Curtis Institute of Music with a Master’s Degree in Opera, Roy attended the Oberlin Conservatory, Yale University, and the Interlochen Arts Academy.

After being awarded First Prize in the Louise D. McMahon International Music Competition, Hall-Gulati gave her New York debut, performing the world premiere of John Carbon’s “Rhapsody For Clarinet and Orchestra,” at Avery Fischer Hall, Lincoln Center, with Gerard Schwarz and the New York Chamber Symphony. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and she received a Masters in Music studying on a graduate fellowship from the University of Michigan.

Uhlig has appeared as collaborative pianist in many concerts in America and also has performed in Russia. Some of his notable performances have been at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC and at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. He plays regularly with many members of The Philadelphia Orchestra including Concert Master David Kim, Principal Cellist, Hai-Ye Ni and Principal Trombonist, Nitzan Haroz.

Event is hosted in the StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts, on the campus at Tel Hai, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. We are only 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive and follow signs to StoneCroft. Parking is available adjacent to the StoneCroft commons main entrance.

Tel Hai Retirement Community, an accredited nonprofit continuing care retirement community, has provided high quality and compassionate care since 1956. For more information or directions, please visit www.telhai.org.

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Founded in 1956, Tel Hai Retirement Community is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Life Plan Community (formerly a continuing care retirement community) located in the rolling countryside of Chester County in Honey Brook Township. Tel Hai offers the full-continuum of aging services including residential living, personal care, personal care memory support, health care, , home care services and therapy services. Tel Hai is motivated by Christ’s love for all, and our covenant is to provide a vibrant caring community that enhances the lives of those served, including more than 850 residents and 500 team members. Tel Hai is nationally accredited by the independent Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities-Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF-CCAC.)

Tel Hai Sponsors Annual Food Drive: March 1-31, 2017

Tel Hai Retirement Community invites the community to participate in the ‘Annual Tel Hai Food Drive’ March 1-31, 2017, benefiting the Twin Valley Food Pantry in Morgantown, Pa. and the Honey Brook Food Pantry in Honey Brook, Pa. In conjunction with National Nutrition Month, Tel Hai is requesting the donation of non-perishable food items and supplies including canned tuna, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, rice, canned fruits & vegetables, laundry detergent, dish soap, bar soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Food donations will support the Twin Valley Food Pantry. Tel Hai is also accepting monetary donations of any size for the Honey Brook Food Pantry.

Non-perishable food and supply donations can be dropped off at the Garrett Community Center, on the campus of Tel Hai, located at 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, Pa. Additionally, check donations can be made payable to the Honey Brook Food Pantry, of which Volunteer Services at Tel Hai will collect on their behalf.

One in six Americans find it difficult to physically and financially access foods and supplies that may nourish their body and keep them healthy. Food insecurity is a reality for our neighbors in the community in which we live and work. Hunger is not a short-term problem; lack of nutrition can create long-term problems from diabetes to heart disease.

Join Tel Hai today and help families in the Chester County community. Tel Hai is located 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tel Hai Circle.

Tel Hai Retirement Community, an accredited nonprofit Life Plan Community, has provided compassionate care since 1956.

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Tel Hai Celebrates National Nutrition Month: March 2017

During National Nutrition Month^®, celebrated each March, the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and Tel Hai Retirement Community encourages everyone to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” by making small, healthy shifts in food choices when cooking at home.

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend making small changes to eating patterns to include healthier ingredients while cooking at home. Choosing a variety of healthful foods across and within all food groups helps reduce the risk of preventable, lifestyle-related chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Making dietary and lifestyle changes can help prevent diseases before they occur. During National Nutrition Month and beyond try to make small, healthier food choices – one forkful at a time.
Here are some suggestions, try to eat more of these foods:

Vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, beans, peas and others
Fruits, especially whole fruits
Whole grains
Fat-free or low-fat dairy including milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverages
Protein foods including seafood, lean meats, poultry, nuts, soy products, beans and peas
Oils including canola, corn, olive, peanut, sunflower and soy

To find a personalized plan that works best, consult with a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.

Tel Hai is located 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tel Hai Circle. Tel Hai Retirement Community, an accredited nonprofit Life Plan Community, has provided compassionate care since 1956. For more information or directions, please visit www.telhai.org.

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Brownstone- The Final Wing of StoneCroft: Feb. 20

Millennials in the Tel Hai Workforce

As the workforce continues to be increasingly inundated with Millennials (employees who were born between 1981 and 1996; 21-36 years old), there is increasing conversation about how this next generation of workers are impacting organizations.

Many companies- like Tel Hai- recognize the value of the Millennial generation and are seeking to gain a better understanding of what Millennials look for in an employer and how to best leverage the many strengths that they offer.

As a Millennial, I think that it’s interesting that my age group is creating such a stir! There are a lot of generalizations about our new generation of “Millennials.” Some sources paint my generation as a very driven and technologically savvy group. Many recognize our desire to engage in work that is meaningful and our need to maintain a healthy work/life balance. I can identify with many of these generalizations.

I grew up using technology…a lot! I have been using computers since elementary school and I am used to having instant internet access on my cell phone. As a result, I am accustomed to having immediate access to any information that I need.

At Tel Hai, we are seeking to expand our use of technology so that we can more efficiently provide resident care and eliminate wasted time for our team members. I’ve had the opportunity to help with the implementation of some new software conversions at Tel Hai. I’m excited see how these advances in technology will help departments throughout the Tel Hai campus.

Another trait that is true of many Millennials is that we desire meaningful work. This is definitely true of myself! It is important to me that the work I am doing makes a difference in the lives of those around me. That is one of the reasons that I love being part of the Tel Hai team! We get to serve our residents every day and provide high quality care. While I’m not a nurse providing direct care to residents, I know that my position plays an important part in the overall mission of Tel Hai.

Millennials will continue to influence the culture of the workforce. I look forward to partnering with Tel Hai to find ways to leverage our individual strengths for the overall advancement of the Tel Hai team.

Mandy Smith

Human Resources Generalist

Tel Hai Retirement Community