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Neighborhood News October Activities The Cottages will be having their annual Halloween Trick-or-Treating on October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 6082 Grand Lodge Avenue Papillion, NE 68133 (402) 885-7000 · hillcresthealth.com October 2016 Thoughts From Joe Where did the summer go? It was a fast-paced season at Hillcrest Country Estates with lots to do and lots of changes! Every organization goes through cycles like what we have experienced this summer, wherein Hillcrest’s overall growth created opportunities for advancement for key members of our team. These opportunities allowed for others to step up to the plate and join the Hillcrest family. One of these individuals came to Hillcrest from another long-term care community in Wahoo, where she was the Director of Nursing. Tammy Cox, RN, has over a dozen years’ experience as a Director of Nursing in post-acute and long-term care, and we are proud to have her join our organization. She brings with her a strong work ethic and a desire to build confidence and Cottage “ownership” within the team. Tammy has brought her own version of a football huddle to our Cottages by taking time on a daily basis to meet with the EAs and nurses to discuss any changes in the physical or psychosocial/cognitive condition of our elders. This hands-on approach is already beginning to pay dividends for the Cottages, with team members feeling appreciated and elders’ lives being enhanced. Please welcome Tammy to Hillcrest Country Estates. I know she is excited to get to know each of you better! (Continued on page 2) Thoughts From Joe (continued from page 1) Here are a few things that you have told me recently about the Cottages: “Your team member sure had them involved. Many smiles on their faces; it was great to see!” “Cottages made a difference for our family.” “The people here are fantastic. My mom felt so loved and cared for while she was there.” “The Bible you sent to Dad’s funeral meant so much to us. It was nice to see how much love the team had for Dad.” As always, it is an honor to serve your families and a blessing to do so at Hillcrest Country Estates. Together, we will Enhance Lives, Because We Care! Joe DiMinico, RN, Administrator From the Director of Cottage Services Fall is in the air and it’s time to celebrate the October Apple Jack Festival. The Cottages will be full of hot homemade apple cider and apple pie! We have multiple trips scheduled to the orchard to ensure we have the right apples. The chill is in the air and changes to the leaves evoke memories of comfort foods. If your loved one has any recipes that you’d like to share for all of us to enjoy here at the Cottages, please let the team know. I am very excited to announce the two new Cottage Guides who have joined our team. Ali Riffle joins the Hillcrest family from Lincoln, where she previously worked as a Director of Life Enrichment for a continuing care facility. She also brings six years of CNA experience. Ali is currently pursuing a master’s degree in health care administration and will graduate in August 2017. She enjoys playing with her two babies (Brayden, 4, and Adaleigh, 1), as well as watching Gilmore Girls on repeat, traveling and taking dance lessons whenever possible. She is excited to join the team and make a positive impact on the lives of our team members and elders. Michelle Sorgenfrei-Clark joins us with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from UNO. Her previous experience includes over 15 years as a Protection and Safety Worker for Child Welfare and ten years in long-term care, most recently in a nursing home where she was the Director of Social Services. Though children and families and elder care are on different ends of the spectrum, Michelle is passionate about working with all populations. Michelle’s personal interests include reading and spending time with her large, blended family. Her family consists of her and her husband, and their eight children, one grandson and one granddaughter. Michelle and her husband are also foster parents for a group called Bassett and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland. Their home has five of their own dogs, and one or two foster dogs at any given time. Michelle is excited to begin her journey with Hillcrest, where she will draw on her previous experience and core values of advocacy in social work to ensure she carries out the Hillcrest mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults. A special shout out to Amanda Scott, Elder Assistant in Cottage 80, for organizing a Penny War throughout the Cottages. Money raised totaled $434.00 and was given to the Alzheimer’s Association. Jura Michael, Director of Cottage Services A Dream Come True Because he has Parkinson’s, Richard Piper wasn’t sure he would be able to attend his granddaughter’s wedding in Lincoln. However, thanks to The Dreamweaver Foundation, Richard and his wife, Alice, got to attend in style! We are grateful to Von Maur in the Westroads Mall for Alice’s dress and Parsow’s Clothing & Sportswear for Richard’s suit. The Dreamweaver Foundation even provided a limousine to take them to the wedding! Richard and Alice loved being there for their granddaughter’s special day and tell us she was an absolutely beautiful bride. This is a wonderful memory October Celebrations! 10/2 10/4 10/7 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/26 10/26 10/28 Warren Robinson Quentin “Bud” Porter William Seaton Harold Hamilton Robert Mohr Baylamae Tatelman Mary Prokop Marcella Stazzoni Lee Stickman the whole family will cherish for a lifetime. Are You on the List? If you’d like to be added to the newsletter distribution list, call (402) 885-7000 and provide us with your email address. Did you know you can keep up with us online? “Like” our Facebook page for weekly photos, articles, tips and more! Like us on Facebook: Hillcrest Health Services Follow us on Twitter: @HillcrestHealth Leadership Team Administrator: Joe DiMinico, RN (402) 885-7230 — Director of Clinical Services: Tammy Cox, RN (402) 885-7021 — Director of Cottage Services: Jura Michael (402) 885-7015 Cottage Guides: Robin Johnson (80, 90) (402) 885-7026 Ali Riffle (60, 70) (402) 885-7229 Andrea Friend (40, 50) (402) 885-7305 Michelle Sorgenfrei-Clark (72, 82) (402) 885-7015 Marketing Counselor: Sara Ferguson (402) 885-7011 — Director of Culinary Services: Alisa McCoy (402) 885-7014 — Director of Maintenance Services: Richard McHenry (402) 885-7018 — VP, Facility Operations: Tim Irwin (402) 619-7435