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News from theMarketing DepartmentIt has been a busy season here at Homewood! At the end of September,Margaret Nuss retired after 10 years as Marketing Director. I had the privilegeof working under her tutelage for more than a year which made my transitionto Marketing Director practically seamless. I am forever grateful for that time.Her wisdom and guidance are forever a part of who I am as a co-worker and as aperson.It is my great pleasure to announce that we hired a new marketing assistant, Monica Knauss, to help withour marketing efforts. She has lived in the Martinsburg area with her husband and two children for over18 years. She is our new editor of The Messenger, and her influence can be seen in this issue. Monica isvery knowledgeable, personable, and a wonderful asset to our department.We have had some changes in other departments also. Our activities staff has grown, which allows us toschedule even more activities and excursions for our residents. You can check out our activities calendaron our website, www.homewood.com. Our dietary department has promoted Bill McGown to AssistantFood Services Director and hired Joe Gilbert as our new Café Manager. Joe is a wonderful baker; you cantry some of his baked goods at the Terrace Café here at Homewood!Additionally, our nursing staff received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and MedicaidServices for another year, as well as being voted 2012 Hometown Favorite Nursing Facility in BlairCounty.As we enter the holiday season, we are continuing our Christmas Canteen, in which we providehomemade cookies, candies, and hot drinks in the Great Room of the Southview Building throughoutthe entire month of December. It is a wonderful place to gather and visit with friends and family. If youhaven’t stopped in recently, I encourage you to come over and meet Monica and me and enjoy somerefreshments.We have very nearly filled all of our available cottages and continue our plans to build several morecottages in 2013. We are offering an even larger sunroom option (12’ x 20’) as well as numerous upgrades.The new cottages will have up to 1,548 square feet, and one will have a 2-car garage! You would get tochoose cabinetry, flooring and paint scheme, plus any upgrades you select. New cottages could be readyfor occupancy in mid-2013.In closing, I wish you a very happy holiday season and hope that the New Year brings many wonderfulblessings your way!Page 2Aimee Lozinak,Marketing Director(814) 793-1314amlozinak@hmwd.org

TheMessengerA News MagazineA publication ofHomewood at MartinsburgA Continuing Care Retirement Community437 Givler DriveMartinsburg, PA 16662(814) 793-3728A Fond FarewellOn September 26, Homewoodresidents, co-workers and friendsfrom the community shared in anOpen House for Margaret Nuss,who retired at the end ofSeptember. In her ten years asMarketing Director at Homewoodat Martinsburg, Margaret builtclose relationships with many ofthe residents, particularly thosewho came to Homewood duringher tenure.As part of the afternoonfestivities, some of the residentsserenaded Maragaret with a song.The lyrics were written by one ofthe residents and sung to the tuneof “For Good” from the musical,Wicked.Best wishes on yourretirement, Margaret!Arlene Clark, NHAExecutive DirectorMonica KnaussEditormlknauss@hmwd.orgContributors:Aimee LozinakMarketing DirectorRenee KriderInsurance CounselorRev. Gerald McCullerChaplainVisit our website atwww.homewood.comFall, 2012 EditionOn the CoverIt’s the most wonderful time ofthe year! At Homewood,Christmas preparations arein full swing. Residents haveplaced outdoor decorations,Christmas trees are lit throughoutour campus, and Poinsettiasadorn the chapel in preparationfor worship services.Homewood a “Hometown Favorite”Hats off to Homewood at Martinsburg for winning the 2012Altoona Mirror Hometown Favorite Nursing Facility! Thisrecognition is a testament to the dedication of Homewood’sstaff - nursing, dietary, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance,pastoral care, therapeutic recreation and administration - all ofwhom work hard to provide the highest quality of care to ourresidents!Page 3

From the Chaplain’s DeskAdvent ReflectionLuke 3:7-18What Then Shall We Do?“You brood of vipers!”Don’t you love the way John theBaptist opens his sermon to thosewho have followed and gatheredto hear. No “good morning” or“peace be with you,” but rather,“You brood of vipers!” Well, goodmorning to you too, John! HappyAdvent!After the warm intro, more of thesame follows with a challenginginvitation to change how we liveour lives, for that is what counts inthe aspect of bearing fruitsworthy of repentance. AND, itworks! They all ask, what thenshall we do?What then shall we do, children ofGod? Lead changed lives by beingfaithful where God has placed you,whatever your position may be andwhatever that might look like.In my ministry as Director ofSpiritual Care and Chaplain, I havebeen blessed with the witness fromso many of our residents within ourcommunity to teach me theimportance of being faithful towhere God has placed them.Faithful work, engaged in care andlove for neighbor can be lived outregardless of our position in life.Let me tell you about a delightfulsaint by the name of Mary Grace.Mary Grace was bedfast due toillness for a few years, but oh wasshe engaged in faithful work, evenin the midst of her limitations.Young co-workers would findthemselves in Mary Grace’spresence when they had a lifeissue or struggle, many of themwithout a church family. Instead,they found a church family in themidst of her presence, where shewould accompany them in theirtime of need. Every individualmattered to Mary Grace. She wouldshare Jesus with each one as theycame seeking, and did not deprivethem of what they needed.John the Baptist tells us if you area tax collector, do good work. Ifyou are a soldier, do good work. Ifyou are retired, do good work orif you are bedfast, do good work!What then shall we do, childrenof God? Let us serve God andour neighbor by doing our day’swork! Wherever we find ourselvesin life’s journey we are given theopportunity to meet this season ofAdvent with meaningful expectation:Don’t deprive your neighborof what they need.Blessings to you in this season ofAdvent,Pastor JerryThe Martinsburg Ministerium ofChurches had a sunny day for thisyear’s Crop Walk, which was held onHomewood’s campus on Sunday,October 14, where some walked thestreets and others “rocked” in thePavilion. Over $2,500 was raised, all ofwhich goes to local hunger needs.Page 4

Emergency Preparedness isKey to SafetyWhile Central Pennsylvania wasspared much of the havoc thatHurricane-Turned-Tropical-StormSandy wreaked in the mid-Atlanticregion, local residents none-thelesstook precautions in the eventSandy’s wrath reached our area.At Homewood, administratorsand staff were busy checking withcottage and apartment residents asSandy approached, to ensure theyhad flashlights and blankets onhand and to remind them to havenecessary prescriptions filled, inthe event power was lost and/ortravel was hampered. And whilewe all watched news reports of thedevastation on the New York andNew Jersey shores which affectednot only strangers but some of ourown family and friends, our ownsafety was met with a sigh of relief.A disaster hitting so close to homealerts us to the necessity to beprepared for unplanned weathersituations. Whether we are in thehills of central Pennsylvania, themetropolitan cities, or in warmeror drier climates, taking some extratime now to be prepared in theevent of extreme winter weatherconditions can offer peace of mindat a time that could otherwise causepanic.should take toward being asprepared as possible for whateverweather-related conditions we face.Some suggestions include:1. Pick two meeting places – onenear your home, and one outsideyour neighborhood, in the eventyou and your family are nottogether and cannot return homeafter an emergency.2. Keep important familydocuments and recent photos in awaterproof and fireproof safe.Keep an up-to-date copy of thecards that are in your wallet in thesafe and in your emergency kit, aswell as a list of medications.3. Have an emergency kit onhand, in an easy-to-carry containerin the event you need toevacuate. That kit should includefood, bottled water and supplies forat least three days. Your kit shouldinclude, among other things:* Bottled water* Foods that won’t spoil (and amanual can opener if the items arecanned)* Flashlight and extra batteries* First aid items4. Always have a one-weekminimum supply of anyprescription medications andmedical supplies on hand and besure it is readily available in theevent you must evacuate quickly.5. Keep a list, including namesand telephone numbers, of peoplewho can help, such as family,friends, neighbors. Also includethe name and telephone numbersof your physician, pharmacy, localhospital and medical suppliers.6. DO NOT use your stove toheat your home – this can cause afire or deadly gas leak.Taking extra steps in advance andhaving a plan of action will helpto reduce the stress of a weatherrelatedemergency. Don’t wait untilit’s too late!For more information, visit any ofthe following web sites:Pennsylvania ReadyPA Line:www.ReadyPA.orgPennsylvania Emergency ManagementAgencywww.pema.state.pa.usAmerican Red Crosswww.redcross.orgAccording to ReadyPA, an on-lineresource provided by theCommonwealth of Pennsylvaniawhich offers an EmergencyPreparedness Guide on its website, there are steps that everyoneTaking some extra time now to be preparedin the event of extreme weather conditionscan offer peace of mind at a time that couldotherwise cause panic.Page 5

Safe Trick-or-Treat Brings Smiles toResidents and Goblins AlikeA longstanding tradition at Homewood at Martinsburg is Safe Trick-or-Treat, held annually on theThursday before Halloween, when the surrounding communities celebrate Trick-or-Treat. OpeningHomewood’s doors to the costumed characters not only provides a safe and warm environment forfamilies to bring their children, but it also enlivens the halls of the healthcare and assisted lifestyles centersand brings smiles to the faces of the residents who participate. “My mother probably hasn’t passed outHalloween candy in 40 years,” commented one family member as he watched his mother enthusiasticallygreet the creatures who came through the line. According to Brad Norris, Homewood’s TherapeuticRecreation Director, candy was distributed to over 350 trick-or-treaters. (And the residents got to samplefrom the candy stash as well!)Below, Homewood staff andtheir children laugh with aresident as they take a breakin between candy stations.Above and right,Homewoodcottage residentshelp directtraffic andreplenish candy.Above and left,residents getinto the actionas they greet thethrongs ofvisiting children.Page 6

Long-Term Care Insurance ConsiderationsIt’s never too soon to consider long-term care insurance. According to theGenworth 2012 Cost of Care Survey, conducted by CareScout, consider thefollowing:10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day; that statistic is expected to remain constantfor the next 19 years.The aging baby boomer population, now approaching 80 million people, willcontinue to affect the long-term care needs of our society, and by 2020, twelve millionAmericans are expected to need long-term care.Yet, only seven million Americans have invested in long-term care insurance to protect their families fromthe effects that long-term healthcare may have on their future.Considering that the national median cost of one year in a nursing home exceeds the median annualhousehold income in the United States, and that the cost of a three-year stay in a skilled nursing facilitycould surpass $240,000, long-term care insurance is a wise investment as individuals plan ahead for thefuture.If you feel that long-term care insurance is affordable to you and would ease the financial worries that mayaccompany skilled nursing care for you and your family, please call Renee Krider at (814) 793-1339 for moreinformation and to set up an appointment.Renee Krider is an insurance counselor with Senior Ministries Insurance Alliance. Her office is located on the third floor of theSouthview Building of Homewood at Martinsburg.Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Homewood“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore RooseveltOur lives are so busy, aren’t they? Yet, don’t we always seem to find time for those things that areimportant?If you are looking for an opportunity to serve, or if you are the type of person that thrives on beingbusy, why not consider becoming a volunteer at Homewood?Our volunteers assist in many ways, at all levels of care. Transporting nursing residents to hair appointmentsand social activities; one-on-one visits with residents; playing music – either a structured programor impromptu at any one of the pianos throughout the campus; leading a class or special interest group;sewing and mending; and assisting with special events and activities such as bingo and Red Cross blooddrives. These services and many more are performed by our gracious volunteers.Our volunteers range in age from 15 to 100 and come to us from local schools and churches, nearbycommunities, and even from within the Homewood campus.Whether you have one hour a week, one day a week, or one day a month, we have volunteeropportunities for people of all ages. To learn about volunteer opportunities at Homewood, contactDebbie Pierce, Volunteer Director, at (814) 793-1350.Page 7

Welcome to Our NewIndependent Living Residents!Georgia Bottenfield came to Homewood from Williamsburg,Pennsylvania, where she raised her three children. Georgia, a homemakerand former sales associate for JC Penney, enjoys bird watching, painting andreading.Welcome to Ray and Marge Ebner! Marjorie was a secretary and dentalassistant who enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening and swimming. Ray is a retiredengineer who served in both the Army and Navy. Ray’s interests includeoil painting, cards and swimming. They are from East Chatham, New York,and have three children who live in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Connecticut.Bill and Mary Hendricks are pastors in the United Church of Christ whorecently moved to Homewood. Previously serving together in parish ministry,Bill is now retired, and Mary serves as pastor at St. John’s United Churchof Christ in Martinsburg. They each have 3 children. Bill enjoys reading,history, art and exercise; Mary likes reading, cooking, crocheting and pseudostainedglass making. Pastor Mary also leads Bible studies at Homewood.Gary and Mary Nelson moved from their home in Martinsburg to acottage at Homewood. Both are retired teachers: Mary a retired elementaryteacher and Gary an English teacher. They have a son who lives in StateCollege and another son who lives in Ohio. They enjoy traveling, gardeningand reading.Recently moving to Homewood are Jim and Dottie Fleming, whorelocated from Tyrone, Pennsylvania. They have six sons who live in fivedifferent states, from California to Florida. Jim was a machine operator andenjoys sports and reading. Dottie was a nurse, and she enjoys sewing andbaking.Welcome to Doris Drobnich, who moved to Homewood from NewEnterprise, Pennsylvania. Doris enjoys gardening and canning. She has a sonwho lives in the area, and a daughter who lives in California.Page 8

Doris Latzko moved to Homewood from Stephens City, Virginia. Priorto moving to Virginia in 2001, she and her husband had a horse farm in NewJersey, where they raised horses and hunting dogs. Doris enjoys reading,knitting, card-making and walking.Anne Detwiler moved to an apartment from her home in Martinsburg.She was a nurse here at Homewood in Homewood’s early days! She has threechildren who live in the area, and she likes flower gardens.John and Audrey Bonebreak recently made Homewood their home.John is a retired pastor with the United Church of Christ, and Audrey is aretired teacher. They have two daughters who live in Pennsylvania and a sonwho lives in Maryland. John likes to keep busy with woodworking,geneology and computer work, Audrey likes puzzles, walking andscrapbooking, and they both enjoy reading.Welcome to Judy Stossel, who made a move from Stephens City, Virginia,to a cottage at Homewood. Judy was a registered nurse and has three childrenliving in Arizona, Colorado and Maryland. She enjoys reading, rubberstamping,scrapbooking and knitting.Added to Homewood’s dietary staff is our new Café Manager, JoeGilbert (right). Joe is not only a great cook, but also a wonderfulbaker! You can try out some of his baked goods at the Terrace Café.Bill McGowan (center), formerly the Café Manager, is now theAssistant Food Services Director. His corn crab chowder and sweetpotato soup are among the favorites here at Homewood. Joe and Billare pictured here with Jeff Long (left), Food Services Director.Thank you to all who contributed to this year’s “pink table” located inHomewood’s Healthcare Center. The annual event has grown since itbegan in 2007; this year, $1,145 was raised for Relay for Life.Page 9

Homewood’sFall Bazaar a HitOnce Again!Homewood at Martinsburg’s Fall Bazaar once againprovided an opportunity for one-stop shopping,enterainment, food and fellowship for residents,family members and the community at large. Theannual event, started in 1977, is a combined effort ofmembers of the auxiliary, and the proceeds are usedto enhance the lives of our residents. A tribute to themany vendors who lined the Great Room, Cafe andLibrary in the Southview Building as well as the morethan 60 volunteers, the Bazaar brought over $4,000!Vendors displayed handcrafted items such as jewelry,fine and primitive wood products, quilts, paintings,household items, seasonal décor, homemade jams andjellies, cards, and many more items.In addition to the many vendors whose arts and craftswere for sale, the residents transformed the LegendsGame Room into the “Treasure Chest” - an indooryard sale where there is always something foreveryone!Homemade soups and scrumptuous sandwiches, alongwith an array of delicious baked goods, were on themenu. Live music provided by many of our talentedresidents created a party-like atmosphere.Page 10

Around Homewood at MartinsburgAbove, independent living residents with Novemberand December birthdays are treated to a birthdaylunch sponsored by the Residents’ Association.Top right, residents and community membersenjoyed the Antique Auto Cruise-In. Bottom right,Renee Krider, insurance counselor, explains changesin insurance to residents.Art Classes Offered to Residents - Charles Barr, a locally-known watercolor artist and Homewood resident,offers his expertise in art classes offered to the residents at Homewood. Barr is a retired art teacher whose artis a popular annual display in Homewood’s Southview Gallery. The quality of the students’ work is a testamentnot only to the teaching ability of Mr. Barr, but also to the notion that it’s never too late to try something new!Page 11

Homewood at Martinsburg437 Givler DriveMartinsburg, PA 16662E-mail: amlozinak@hmwd.orgBulk RateU.S. Postage PaidMartinsburg, PA 16662Permit No. 11Address Service RequestedA CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITYMark Your Calendars Now!Don’t Miss These OpportunitiesOnce again, Homewood is partnering with The Altoona Curve, the AAaffiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, to offer the Silver Steamers Club. Thisexclusive club is for fans who are 55 and older. For $25, Silver Steamers canattend five select Curve games in Diamond Club seats, plus receive someadditional perks.Silver Steamers dates for the 2013 season are:Thursday, April 11 (6:30) vs. Harrisburg SenatorsWednesday, May 15 (6:30) vs. Trenton ThunderThursday, June 6 (7:00) vs. Reading PhilliesTuesday, July 16 (7:00) vs. Bowie BaysoxFriday, August 30 (7:00) vs. Akron AerosRed Cross Blood DriveJanuary 9, 2013, 12:00 - 6:00Legends Game RoomHomewood’s Southview BuildingHomewood Auxiliary’s Silent Auctionand Treasure ChestSpring 2013