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4 · www.stpaulseniors.org St. Paul's Hosts Senior Resource Fair The senior services industry is expansive and covers a variety of information and services. St. Paul's is contacted daily by companies that offer everything from memory testing to selling customized telephones for seniors. To allow our Residents to have access to these companies without bombarding them with presentation after presentation, St. Paul's decided to bring them all together at one time and host its first ever Senior Resource Fair. Held at the Villa in June, the Senior Resource Fair featured speakers every 30 minutes on topics ranging from heart health to fall prevention. More than 35 vendors filled the Waterman Ballroom and performed health screenings, passed out a variety of information pertinent to seniors and explained the products they offer. There was also a blood drive by the American Red Cross, an opportunity drawing featuring a host of donated items and tours of the community. "It was great having so many products and services presented to us," said Manor Resident Eileen Jaffola. I particularly enjoyed the speaker on memory testing. He gave some helpful tips and very useful information." Fun in the Sun Remembering September 11th On September 11 th , St. Paul’s staff took a moment (pictured at right) to remember those who lost their lives in the 911 terrorist attacks. Led by Volunteer Coordinator Stewart Gaddy, the ceremony included an invocation from PACE Chaplain Cari Furr, followed by Senior Day Participant Lillian Atwood leading the singing of “God Bless America.” St. Paul's employees spend a lot of time together providing outstanding service and care to the seniors they serve. To show appreciation and provide an opportunity for staff to get together outside of work and meet each other's families, St. Paul's held an employee picnic at Balboa Park. Employees ate delicious barbecue prepared and served by volunteers from the Marine Corps, played a variety of games (pictured at left), relaxed and simply enjoyed each other's company. "It was great to get together and see everyone in comfy clothes outside of the office setting," said Manor Administrative Assistant Linda Redenbaugh. "I think we all enjoyed the good food and some time together to just relax."
All You Need is LUV On September 26 th , St. Paul’s hosted its 26th Annual LUV Gala at the Omni San Diego Hotel. Many prominent San Diegans came out to support the organization and honor former San Diego County Sheriff, Bill and Mrs. Lois Kolender. The theme for this year’s Gala was “All You Need is LUV” in reference to the Beatles, 1960’s music and Love Uniting Volunteers (LUV) the volunteer auxiliary of St. Paul’s. The guest list was filled with many prominent people from throughout San Diego County. Congressman Brian Bilbray, Assemblymember Marty Block, Mayors Jerry Sanders, Mary Sessom and Cheryl Cox, City Councilmember Kevin Faulconer and many more attended. Save the Date! LUV Gala Aug. 28, 2010 St. Paul's Community Connection · Fall 2009 · 5 Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, a tribute to the Kolenders, dinner and dancing to the local band Rockola who played a variety of Beatles’ tunes and other hits from the 1960’s. Carol LeBeau served as the Master of Ceremonies and proceeds from the event benefitted the programs and services of St. Paul’s. "We wanted to take everyone back to the fun and fabulous Sixties, raise much needed funds for St. Paul's and honor Lois and Bill Kolender for their years of community service," said Gala Chair Patti Roscoe. "We've since received so many enthusiastic emails, calls and letters about the wonderful time everyone had, we know we hit the mark."
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