Building on a Strong Foundation - Elim Park

<strong>Building</strong> on a Strong Foundation
2009 Annual Report

Dear Friends,
Over a century ago, the three Swedish Baptist Churches that
founded Elim Park responded to God’s word and made it their
mission to care for the elderly of their congregations. A humble
twelve-room farmhouse became a refuge, a home for the “worn
and weary.”
Although the vision of Elim Park has evolved over the years,
adapting to the changing needs of the older adult population, our
mission is alive and evident in the lifestyle we provide, in the people
we hire, and in the decisions we make.
The apostle Paul advises us not to put our faith in the wisdom of
men but in the power of God. Aptly, our Board of Directors in
1956 made the decision to go forward with the move from Shelton
to Cheshire, even though some Board members themselves would
need to mortgage their own homes in order to purchase the
property. The wisdom of men would have advised them otherwise,
but God had a greater plan.
The Elim Park that stands today, overflowing with active, independent
residents, is a testimony of faith and determination. Our
positive fiscal year, in a time of economic turbulence, only
magnifies His wisdom at the root of our fortitude.
None of us knows for sure what the future has in store for Elim
Park. We can only be sure of our mission, and if we live that
mission today, we are fulfilling our part of God’s plan – and
building on the strongest foundation.
Ron Dischinger
President/CEO
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Board of Directors 2009
Left to right: Terrence Brennan, Treasurer; Paul Hubley; Pastor David J. DeVries; J. Ray Adams; Mark Johnson,
Vice Chair; Derek Mogck, Chair; Victor Visockis, Jr.; Nancy Butterfield, Immediate Past Chair; Ronald Larson,
Secretary; Chris Nelson; Paul de Lacy
Values
To assist us in fulfilling our mission, we embrace and place into daily practice
the following values:
Honor God in all we do.
Realizing that God has raised up this ministry and has
sustained it since 1906, we seek to honor Him through
our service and whatever we do, we “do it heartily, as to
the Lord, and not unto men” (Col. 3:23).
Encourage spiritual growth.
Desiring that each resident grow spiritually throughout
their life at Elim Park, opportunity is presented “to grow
in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour,
Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18) so that “though the outer
man perish, yet the inner man is renewed day by day” (2
Cor. 4:16), that “none should see death, before he had
seen the Lord’s Christ,” (Luke 2:26).
Respect the dignity of life.
Each person is God’s creation. In God’s “hand is the
soul of every living thing, and the breath of all
mankind” (Job 12:10). The love God has for each of his
children is enough reason for us to have a great
respect for the dignity of life.
Commit to excellence.
It is important that our service be the best of which we
are capable. Our work will be excellent if we truly are
“doing service as to the Lord, and not to men,”
(Eph. 6:7).
Respect the individual.
In I Thessalonians 5:12 we are told to “respect those
who work hard among you.” And in Galatians 6:10 we
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are admonished to “do good to all men especially unto
them who are of the household of faith.”
Hire and retain highly competent staff that have a
caring attitude and high moral character.
The key to service excellence is the staff. We seek those
like Daniel whom God favored, being “skillful in all
wisdom and gifted in knowledge and understanding”
(Dan. 1:4). Staff should also have the caring heart and
high moral character of the Good Samaritan (Luke
10:30-35). While it is difficult to find all of these qualities
in any one individual, they serve as a reliable guide
for selecting staff. Employees are empowered to act in
the best interests of the residents and the organization
and become good stewards of the resources entrusted
to them.
Maintain open communication.
In order to provide a harmonious environment for
residents and staff, it is essential that communication
flow freely. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for
brethren to dwell together in unity,” (Ps. 133:1).
Be fiscally responsible.
We must be good stewards of the resources entrusted
to us. Every asset is a gift from God to be used for the
residents who live at Elim Park, “for we aim at what is
honorable in the Lord’s sight, but also in the sight of
man,” (II Cor. 8:21). “Moreover it is required in
stewards, that a man be found faithful,” (I Cor. 4:2).

Laying the Foundations for the Future
Ken & Perry Stevens, Future Residents of Elim Park’s Riverbend Neighborhood
Ken and Perry Stevens are content in their large, single family
home on three acres of land, but they are also excited to be
selecting carpets and color palettes for their new home in
Riverbend, the anticipated seventh neighborhood of apartment
homes at Elim Park.
“We’re hoping for a third floor apartment with a river view,” says
Perry. Her wish will most likely come true. As charter members of
Riverbend, the Stevens will enjoy priority options such as
choosing the location of their apartment, a significant savings
on their entrance fees, $36,000 in healthcare benefits and
underground parking.
Ken, owner of Soil Science & Environmental Services, Inc., and
Perry, a former nurse supervisor, understand the importance of
strategic planning. Although not ready to move yet, the active
Cheshire couple has put a lot of thought into their retirement
plans. The Riverbend project proved a perfect combination:
Time to plan and security for their future.
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Left, Ken and Perry Stevens with Retirement
Counselor, Pauline Pavasaris
“It just makes sense,” explained
Perry, an Elim Park volunteer
since 1996. “With all the services
in one place, if something happens
to one of us, the other is
taken care of.”
The Stevens are building new
relationships as they look forward
to their new home. They
take day trips with current residents
and enjoy membership in
the Fitness & Wellness Center at
Elim Park.
Their strategy: There’s no time
like the present to plan for
the future.

<strong>Building</strong> Facts:
• 40 luxury apartment homes located on three levels
• Underground parking
• Three convenient lounges
• Centrally located elevator
• Individual heating and cooling temperature controls
• One guest room in neighborhood
Apartment Facts:
• 10 floor plans to choose from ranging from 800 square feet to 1,600 square feet
• All apartments will have:
– patio/balcony
– full size washer and dryer
– solid hardwood kitchen cabinets
– two additional walk in storage spaces
Charter Member Benefits:
• First choice of location and style of your apartment home
• Up to four years, reserved underground parking included
• Up to $27,000 in savings on Entrance Fees
• Up to $36,000 in healthcare credits
• Opportunities to personalize the apartment with many available options
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The Elim Park Lifestyle
Elim Park promotes active living, and a lifestyle in which residents are
encouraged to grow spiritually and maintain their independence.
With the hassle-free benefits of housekeeping and maintenance, a
restaurant-style dining venue, and endless opportunities to
participate in travel, entertainment, and the arts, there is never a
dull moment. The calendar is overflowing and we have something
exciting planned for everyone.
Residents serve on committees, such as the Resident Food
Committee, taste-testing and submitting ideas for new menu items.
Many of our residents are also volunteers, offering valuable services
that range from clerical work to ushering at concerts in Nelson Hall.
The addition of our Fitness and Wellness Center in 2008 has had a
huge impact on the way residents design their lifestyle. In both independent
living and healthcare, more and more residents are choosing
to take advantage of the health benefits of diet and exercise.
At Elim Park Place, residents decide which dreams matter most; Elim
Park is just the vehicle they use to pursue them.
Fred Beck works with Kim Hall.
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Prehabilitation
Success
Fred Beck
Fred Beck and his doctors were
amazed at how quickly he recovered
from his knee replacement
surgery in March 2009. Fred credits
this to the “prehabilitation”
program he followed, designed by
Elim Park’s Wellness team. By
using three different leg strengthening
machines for several weeks
prior to surgery, he was able to
regain strength, range of motion,
and normal gait in record time.
Fred still continues his exercise
routine, and concludes, “It was
the smartest thing I ever did. I
heartily endorse it.”

The bags are packed, the car is running.
Bud and Marge Disbrow are headed to New
Hampshire. Or maybe Florida. Perhaps
Texas. Wherever they go, they can rest
assured knowing their home at Elim Park is
safe and secure, being cleaned and cared for
until they return.
Easy travel isn’t the only convenience the
Disbrows have experienced at Elim Park. In
A Tale of Two Swimmers
Peg Miller and Annette Donovan
Two women, over ten years ago, just casual acquaintances,
passed each other in the locker room and swam laps
beside one another at the local YMCA.
One moved to Elim Park and gave up swimming to pursue
other interests like bridge, FitSteps, and writing clubs.
The other moved to Elim Park and is a devoted wife and
caregiver. She continued swimming at the YMCA until the
spring of 2008 when Elim Park’s Fitness & Wellness
Center opened.
Annette Donovan and Peg Miller are both Elim Park
residents, but it was their love of swimming that reunited
them and transformed the casual acquaintance into a
unique friendship. Now, they meet at the pool three times
a week at 6am.
Annette will be moving to a one-bedroom apartment in
Andrews Knoll and guess who her new neighbor will be?
Peg. Still passing each other in the locker room, now they
will be passing in the hallway too.
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Sleep Easy
with Peace of Mind
Bud and Marge Disbrow
July of 2009, Bud, an avid tennis player and otherwise
healthy gentleman, underwent an unexpected open heart
surgery. Marge was thankful for their Elim Park home. “It
was ideal. It was easier to visit and he was home sooner
than expected.”
The Disbrows credit Elim Park for Bud’s quick recovery.
Within five weeks of beginning his rehabilitation, he was
back home, independent, in their lovely Andrews Knoll
apartment.

Freedom to Grow
Joe Gross and the Gardens
Joe Gross’ love of gardening can be traced back to
his childhood on a 55-acre farm in Branford,
Connecticut. Before selling the farm in 1952, Gross
Brothers, Inc. was the top vegetable grower in
Connecticut. “We pulled 1,300 quarts of
strawberries per day,” says Joe. The brothers
disbanded to pursue other avenues and Joe ended
up working for Pratt and Whitney. But he wasn’t
about to hang up his overalls. He continued
recreational gardening and later, he says, “When I
retired from Pratt & Whitney, I dedicated 26 years
to farming for charity. I worked with Bill Lidell of
Ashgrove Farm and we eventually harvested 40,000
pounds of food per year for the Connecticut Food
Bank.” Their efforts were recognized in a 1989
human interest story by Peter Jennings.
That’s why, after a lifetime of working the land,
Joe couldn’t imagine a home without gardening,
even though his wife, Ginny, admits they were
“ready to downsize” and lighten the burdens of
home maintenance. The choice didn’t come easy,
but the deciding factor was a first floor apartment
in Mallard Mill that came with an irresistible
gardening opportunity.
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Joe maintains the landscaping around the Mallard
Mill building and the CEO’s residence. Geraldine,
the Gross’ daughter, encourages her father’s
pastime with generous donations of bulbs for the
plantings.
Elim Park Place also offers garden plots to residents
who enjoy getting dirty and growing their own
flowers and vegetables. Joe smiles, “I have two
garden plots! This past summer, I donated parsley,
celery, tomatoes and cucumbers to the kitchen. I
even gave them my secret recipe for marinated
pickles.” And don’t think the chef didn’t take
advantage of it. Joe’s garden fresh vegetables and
marinated pickles were enjoyed by residents in Park
Place Dining Room.
As he dons his flannel shirt and worn-in work
gloves, it’s evident that Joe’s life’s work has
culminated here at Elim Park. The “Garden Doctor”
continues his mission. He heads out to plant the
last of the tulip bulbs. Only 600 more to go…until
spring.

Returning From Grief
Anissa & The Bereavement Group of 2009
No one knew what to expect when the first
Bereavement Group gathered in the Mountain View
sun room early in 2009. What these women found
was a safe place to share their deepest thoughts
and feelings and begin their healing journey.
Anissa Porticelli, Master of Divinity, was a
ministry intern with Andover Newton Theological
School when she initiated the Bereavement Group
at Elim Park. Her vision, she said, was to “establish
comfort and healing in the hearts of the women,
and for them to establish a bond together.” And
that’s exactly what transpired.
June Brown didn’t think she needed bereavement
counseling. Her husband had been gone almost
twenty years, and she had mentally prepared
herself for the passing of her daughter. But, she
said, “I went in case I could offer encouragement
to others.” She kept going because she found it so
easy to talk to the other women.
As she flipped through the pages of the journal
Anissa gave her, Addie Jacobs recalled Anissa’s
biblical references to women such as Ruth and
Naomi. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will
stay. Suffering the more recent loss of a spouse,
Addie found it comforting to “be with others who
were feeling what I was feeling, knowing I wasn’t
alone.”
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Left to right: Addie Jacobs, Anissa Porticelli, June Brown
and Janice Rood
“I thought I had come to terms with my loss,” said
Janice Rood. “I didn’t think I needed any help.”
Janice was impressed by Anissa’s approach to their
discussions and her talent for drawing people out
with just the right questions. Now, she is a strong
advocate of the bereavement process and believes
“Elim Park should encourage this unique gift.”
Because she herself experienced traumatic loss,
being disabled and facing each day in a wheelchair,
Anissa can identify with suffering. As a woman, she
was able to connect with the group in a way that
the male chaplains could not.
Janice, June and Addie feel very fortunate to be
immersed in such a caring community, where
neighbors reach out and offer support to one
another. As they move forward with their lives, they
continue to meet and nurture the special bond they
all share.
Anissa will continue the bereavement program with
a new group, taking with her unexpected strength
and inspiration from a previous generation of
strong-hearted, courageous women.

Ken Hugo discusses the renovations with department heads, Lynn Kirdzik, and Josh Greene; and residents
Lenore Amero and Joseph DiNello; Food is served in the Rehabilitation Center.
Coming Full Circle
Ken Hugo and the Renovation Team
In 1973, Ken Hugo, the young Senior
Chaplain/Assistant Administrator was living on site
at Elim Park with his wife and new baby. Elim
Park’s staff was working on a massive construction
project – the addition of the Pavilion, with its
60-bed nursing unit, dining room, and recreation
area. Ken watched as they laid the foundation,
carefully pounding the earth before pouring the
concrete. There would be no cracks, no fissures –
no compromising of this foundation. The chaplain
moved on and left Elim Park just before the project
was complete.
Today, thirty-seven years later, Ken Hugo has
returned to Elim Park in a new role, Special
Projects Coordinator, and is heading up a project
to renovate the same structure he helped create. A
collaborative effort, this project requires the
expertise of department heads in Therapeutic
Recreation, Dietary, Rehabilitation, Nursing, and
the Vice President of Health Services – all under
the trained eye of President/CEO Ron Dischinger.
Representatives from the Resident Council have
also been consulted and included in the planning
process. Ken believes, “It keeps the momentum
going, to keep residents in the loop. We need to
show them our progress.”
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“Improving the overall impact,” says Ken, “is the
concept behind the renovation project.” The goal
is to make the best use of space while elevating
the dining experience. He credits Adam Hart,
Director of Dining Services, as being instrumental
in outlining creative ways to improve the food
service operations in healthcare. The new design
will keep the preparation area discreet while
adding openness to the dining room.
Some of the modifications that will take place in
Spring of 2010 are: the addition of five windows in
the dining room, including access to a patio for
cookouts; recessed bookcases, providing more
efficient, attractive storage; a new entertainment
area with upgraded sound system; and an eatery
that will offer fresh choices for the residents. The
RCH Dining Room will also be carpeted for the
first time, to add warmth and elegance. Across
the hall will be new recreation and office areas.
Interestingly enough, this renovation project has
been brewing for several years. It took the marriage
of the right minds to put the plan into action. Ken
Hugo was particularly motivated. Now, he can
participate in the revitalization of that which he
once watched come alive.

A Foundation for Generations
Bernie & Grace Dillon
Grace Dillon has lived in Cheshire for fifty years and never missed a
Christmas Festival at Elim Park. In 2006, her husband, Bernie, accompanied
her for a visit and six months later, they were moving into their Mountain
View home. They have since upgraded to a larger apartment. Their calendar
overflows with so many events and activities that it’s hard to keep track of
them all. The day they arrived at Elim Park the Dillons knew they would fit
right in, but never envisioned that they would become part of such a
momentous charitable giving opportunity.
The Dillons are the lead donors to the newly established Elim Park Legacy
Foundation. Jump-starting the foundation was not purely a philanthropic
gesture, it was the practical thing to do.
Bernie Dillon thought to himself, What good will this refund be to me when I’m
gone? And how much more it could do for the residents of Elim Park?
He considers the donation of their 50% refund an investment in the future,
quite possibly their own. The Dillons hope their gift may help enhance the
work of Elim Park’s Healthcare Center, where Bernie spent a month in short
term rehabilitation after a hip replacement surgery. He raved about the
excellent care he received, joking “They don’t want repeat business. They fix
you right the first time.”
The Legacy Foundation is laying groundwork for philanthropic efforts that
will help provide security and stability for future generations of residents by
creating a charitable gift annuity from their entrance fee refunds. Bernie and
Grace are examples of many residents who are happy to give back to Elim
Park. And to those considering a new lifestyle, they say, “Don’t wait. Move
while you’re healthy enough to enjoy it. We’re very glad we did.”
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Carl Jahrstorfer from Elim Park Development speaks to
Bernie and Grace Dillon.

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Adams Square Baptist Church
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Mrs. Ruth Alderson
All - Med Health Care, Inc.
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Miss Phyllis Barrett
Mr. John Baumer
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Miss Rosemarie Bellantone
Mrs. Alice Bellin
Mr. Rodney Bennett
Ms. Dorothy Berger
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Rita Bialecki, Estate of
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Mr. & Mrs. Jon Brayshaw
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Bristol Public Schools- Speech Language
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Mr. Thomas Bruenn
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Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Butterfield
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Calvary Baptist Church
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Mr. Matthew Cannizzaro
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Thank You to our
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Larry Erwich
Evangelical Baptist Church
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FIP Construction Inc.
Fire Marshal Benevolent Assoc.
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First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Westminster
Mrs. Ellen Flaherty
Mr. Kirk Fornes
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Forsell
Mr. Vincent Forte
Mrs. Debria Francois
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Garms
Donors
Fiscal Year October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009
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Mr. Joseph Garthwait
Mr. & Mrs. J. Zell Gaston
Georgia Tech Foundation
Miss Ann Gewe
Miss Leah Gober
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gombar
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Gorski
Mr. & Mrs. William Grady
Ms. Audrey Grava
Ms. Marcia Groce
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Grocki
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gross
Mrs. Rebekah Guerra
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Haddad
Ms. Henriette Hahn
Mrs. Kimberly Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hamlin
Mr. & Mrs. Magnus Hansen
Mr. Richard Harpham
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Havumaki
Ms. Tracy Ann Hay
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hayes
Health Pro Management Services
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hedlund
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Heffernan
Mr. & Mrs. Ivar Henrickson
Mrs. Elizabeth Hepburn
Mrs. Anne Holdridge
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Honychurch
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Hopkins
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Horrigan
Mrs. Rosemary Horrigan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hoyt
Mr. & Mrs. John Hryb
Hudson Home Health Care Inc.
Mr. William Huegel
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hughey
Mrs. Robert Hughey
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hugo
Ms. Mildred Iacobellis
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Izard
Mrs. Addie Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jahrstorfer
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Jensen
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Johnson
Mrs. Sheila Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. William Johnson III
Miss Edith Kaechele
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kagels
Mrs. Ruth Kahn
Miss Anna Kallgren
Mr. Branislav Kapitan

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Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Melillo
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Metro North Railroad
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Mr. & Mrs. Everett Miller
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Miranda Creative
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Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Morganti
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Moser, Pilon, Nelson
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MultiCare
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Naugatuck Savings Bank
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Niedmann Health Services
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Mrs. Carolyn Nowie
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Mr. Walter O'Halloran
Mrs. Jean O'Hara
Olivet Baptist Church
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Attorney Gary Olson
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Attorney John Palmeri
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People's United Bank
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Raindance
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Mrs. Elaine Raymond
Mrs. Doris Raynor
Record-Journal
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Elim Park Place Resident Council
Ms. Deborah Rhault
Mr. & Mrs. John Ritter
Miss Ruth Rogers
Mr. Philip Romanik
Mrs. Janice Rood
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Roos
Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenbaum
Mrs. Phyllis Rother
Ms. Louise Ruffin
Mrs. Johann Sabin-Wolf
Mrs. Nancy Sachse
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Mrs. Kay Saulnier
Ms. Janet Schait
Mrs. Marjorie Schieman
Ms. Paula Schiller
Mrs. Shirley Schiller
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Seadale
Seymour Evangelical Baptist
Church
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Mrs. Geraldine Sharron
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Shute
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Siglin
Miss Edna Skinner
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Smith
Sodexo Senior Services
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Mrs. Lois Sprague
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stamp
Mrs. Dorothy Steller
Ms. Christine Stempinski
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stephanou
Mr. Stephen Stephanou
Mr. & Mrs. Clay Stevens
Ways to Give
Giving can take a variety of forms, and careful planning can help maximize the advantages to
you and to Elim Park. Through planning and commitment, you can make a lasting difference in
the future of Elim Park and its residents.
To learn more about specific gift plans, contact Carl Jahrstorfer, Director of Planned Giving at
203-272-3547 ext. 172 or via email at cjahrstorfer@elimpark.org.
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USI Connecticut
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Village Shoppe
Mrs. Ruth Vislosky
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Visockis
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Walker
Mrs. Mildred Wallach
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wallenius
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Waller
Ms. Gail Waring
Mrs. Marion Washburn
Rev. & Mrs. John Wason
Mrs. Florence Watjen
Wellspring Church
Mrs. Henrietta Werner
Mr. & Mrs. Eliot White
Mrs. Louise White
Mr. Robert Wilke
Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Wilson
Mrs. Marguerite Wilson
Wintonbury Baptist Church
Ms. Donna Wollum
Mrs. Barbara Womer
Mrs. Elsie Young
Mrs. Amelia Zammataro
Mrs. Irina Zayaruzny
Every effort has been made to assure accuracy, but if any names have been inadvertently omitted or appear incorrectly, kindly contact the Development Office.
* deceased

Mackenzie Abelli
Chuck Adams
Nora Adams
Joseph Adinolfi
Katie Alberti
Terry Amodeo
Lisa Amore
Myrtle Andersen
R. Paul Andersen
William Anthony
Barbara Appicella
Colleen Arntsen
Arianne de Asis
Ann Marie Augusto
Janelle Avelino
Josh Baia
Beverly Banka
Tom Bartlett
Fred Beck
Mary Beck
Alice Bellin
Matthew Bennett
Gayle Bird
Susan Bishop
Cassie Boutsioulis
Pauline Bozentka
Emily Bradley
Robert Bristol
Shirley Bristol
Margaret Brosious
Donald Bunger
Fern Burelle
Jean Byrne
Philip Byrne
Dwight Campbell
Lynne Campbell
Marie Campbell
Matthew Cannizzaro
Gil Cannon
Milton Carlson
Verna Carlson
Brandon Carney
Allie Centorino
Alex Chen
Mary Colwell
Robert Cota
George Coutts
Margaret Coyle
Pamela Cunningham
John Cuozzo
Gladys Dahlberg
Charlie D'Antonio
Maddie D'Antonio
Rita Dargon
Brian Davis
Kathy Davis
Art Dayton
Nancy Dayton
Paul Dearborn
Ruth Dearborn
Alan DeBisschop
Will Deegan
Christina DeMonico
Katherine DeMonico
Kathleen Denegre
Alayna DePaolo
Chris DiDonato
Bernie Dillon
Grace Dillon
Bud Disbrow
Marge Disbrow
Annette Donovan
Paula Durso
Sarah Duwenhoegger
Dave Eaton
Clara Eliason
Clarence Eliason
Robert Engengro
Peggy Eppeheimer
William Eppeheimer
Judith Ferrandiz
Robert Ferrandiz
Judy Fiengo
Mary Kate Fletcher
Sarah Grace Fletcher
Ellen Flaherty
John Flannery
Louis Forsell
Mary Ann Forsell
Janice Fraser
Russell French
Betty Garms
Karl Garms
Diane Goldstein
Joseph Gormley
Berni Gorski
Ken Grabar
Pauline Gravel
Jean Grele
Milton Grele
Ginny Gross
Joe Gross
Joann Grossberndt
Joyce Gustafson
Thank you to our
Volunteers
Left to right: MaryJo Jones, volunteer; “Abby”; Mrs. Christina Kaufmann, Elim Park resident
Judy Haddad
Peter Haddad
Adam Hall
Ralph Hall
Carol Hamlin
Walter Hamlin
Magnus Hansen
Ruth Hansen
Jane Harper
Betty Hawes
Ray Hawes
Adele Hazard
Kelsey Heidgerd
Betty Henrickson
Ivar Henrickson
Lindsey Hewitt
Anne Holdridge
Amanda Holstein
Rosemary Horrigan
Richard Hoyt
Dottie Hoyt
Hope Hryb
Bob Hughey
Susan Hurt
Fran Jackson
Addie Jacobs
Pat Jahrstorfer
Shelia Johnson
Mary Jo Jones
Richard Jones
Terry Joyce
Vincent Kaszeta
Nicole Keefe
Alex Kelly
Bob Knapp
Ginny Knapp
Helen Konke
Kristin Kozlowski
Lydia Krier
Delores Krom
Patricia Krukowski
Lauren Kuehl
Elaine Kuhrt
David Kupershmidt
Sara Kwiatkowski
Frank LaMonaca
Rose Lamont
Noreen Lawlor
Frances LeBlanc
Janet Lendino
Jennifer Lendino
Rachel Lenoir
Dorothy Lines
Lorraine Littlefield
Max Loignon
Barney Long
Marian Long
Margaret Lufbery
Betty Lynch
Eleanor Mahakian
Snigda Mamillapalli
Jacqueline Martone
Sophia Martone
Deborah Mazanek
Virginia McCurdy
Mary McCleary
Dave McGalliard
Patricia McGalliard
Grace McLaughlin
Shirley Michel
Gerry Milhous
Ken Milhous
Everett Miller
Louise Miller
Frank Miner
Janice Miner
Joshua Morales
Thalia Moran
Robert Moseley
Joan Mosher
Les Newill
Vivian Newill
Patricia Noble
Rose Notaro
Carolyn Nowie
Connie Olsen
Ammar Omar
George Ominsky
Phyllis Palm
Catherine Panico
Dolly Peabody
Agnes Pedersen
Pete Peterson
Barbara Pierpont
Dave Proto
Gail Pyun
Doris Raynor
Betty Redfield
Roy Reid
Frank Replogle
Akash Reddy
Deborah Rhault
Magda Rios
Marcia Robbie
Vanessa Rodriguez
Ruth Rogers
Janice Rood
Orville Roones
Trudy Roones
Barbara Roos
Oscar Roos
Betty Rosenbaum
Marjorie Ruck
Nancy Sachse
Jane Sampson
Kay Saulnier
Marge Schieman
Shirley Schiller
Amanda Shalagan
Timothy Shea
Agnes Shopis
Darlene Simpson
Carol Shank
Richard Shank
Betty Shutts
Katherine Sletten
Lois Sprague
Brian Stanton
Don Steele
Dot Steller
Perry Stevens
Muriel Stiles
Charles Stone
Irma Stronkowski
Jessica Sudock
Grace Terwilliger
Esther Tompkinson
Rene Tompkinson
Dot Turner
Lucille Underwood
Willis Underwood
Emily Van Wyck
Betty Vecchitto
Tiana Velez
Ryan Venice
Dolores Vizziello
Marion Washburn
John Wason
Janet Watrous
Henrietta Werner
Nora Williams
Stephen Woodward
Ann Marie Wozmak
Evelyn Zimmer
Every effort has been made to assure accuracy, but if any names have been inadvertently omitted or appear incorrectly, kindly contact the Volunteer Department.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet for Fiscal Years ending
September 30, 2009 & 2008
Assets: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . . . . . .2008
Investments $17,659,252 $17,125,442
Accounts Receivable 3,323,617 1,899,139
Prepaid & Deferred Expenses 797,143 1,030,601
Fixed Assets, Net 43,316,526 45,013,169
Reserve for Bond Payments 4,481,704 4,470,499
Other Assets 494,029 823,748
Total Assets $70,072,271 $70,362,598
Liabilities: 2009 2008
Accounts Payable $945,781 $1,031,548
Deferred Entrance Fees Income 32,306,778 32,116,421
Bonds & Notes Payable 25,995,883 26,803,815
Accruals & Other Liabilities 2,766,793 2,633,002
Total Liabilities $62,015,235 $62,584,786
Fund Balances 8,057,036 7,777,812
Total Liabilities & Net Assets $70,072,271 $70,362,598
Marketing and Development 3 %
Dietary 12 %
Debt Service 7 %
Depreciation and Amortization 11 %
<strong>Building</strong> Services 10 %
Assisted Living Services 4 %
Contributions 1 %
Investment and other revenue 3 %
Medicare 15 %
Deferred Entrance Fees 14 %
Medicaid 22 %
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Left to right: Elim Park Place residents and volunteers,
Marjorie Rick and Betty Redfield
Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc. Audited Financial Statements
Summary of Expenses & Revenues for the Year ending
September 30, 2009 & 2008
Expenses: 2009 2008
Care for Health Care Residents $11,783,875 $11,688,067
Support Services for
Independent Living Areas 7,407,854 7,593,822
Depreciation & Debt Service
Interest Expense 4,097,426 4,006,260
Total Expenses $23,289,155 $23,288,149
Revenues: 2009 2008
Room & Board, Ancillary &
Service Fees $22,774,590 $21,914,832
Investment & Other Income 531,780 -1,131,060
Total Revenues $23,306,370 $20,783,772
Total Capital Campaign &
other Contributions $262,009 $379,916
Nursing 25 %
Property, Liability, Casualty Insurance 1 %
Resident Services 7 %
Administration & General 20 %
Private 45 %
2009 Expenses
2009 Revenues

Join us!
Dame Gillian Weir
Acclaimed Concert Organist
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:30pm
The Best Is Yet To Come
Songs of Frank Sinatra
Tony Desare and Tom Santopietro;
Music and storytelling at its best
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 7:30pm
Mission
Elim Park is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement
Community whose mission is to provide quality care
through comprehensive wellness programs and medical
facilities for our residents in a Christ-centered environment.
Elim Park looks upon its mission as an extension of the
Church ministry within the Baptist General Conference and
gives admission priority to its members.
Residents are encouraged to grow spiritually as they live
out their lives at a level of wellness and independence
appropriate to their individual situation.
2010 Premiere Entertainment Series
The Connecticut Ballet presents
New Ballet Fest 2010
Two commissioned ballets
Sunday, May 9, 2010 - 3:00pm
The Hal McIntyre Orchestra
Big Band Style
Saturday, June 19, 2010 -- 7:30pm
For ticket information, call 203.699.5495.
Elim Park Baptist Home, Inc.
140 Cook Hill Road
Cheshire, CT 06410
203-272-3547
Elim Park Place
Independent Living
203-272-7550
1-800-994-1776
www.elimpark.org