25th Anniversary Journal - Menorah Manor

Mazel Tovto Menorah Manor for25 years of excellence!Our hearts burst with pridefor the role played by our husband, father and papain helping to make this dream come true.Its success was one of his proudest accomplishments.MSonya MillerHoward, Rachel and Paul MillerJan, Craig, Jessica, and Ali Sher and Stacy and Will ConroyJay, Jan, Lina and Naomi Miller

25 th Anniversary Tribute JournalHonoring Menorah Manor’sfounding board of governors,and our first president,Irwin MillerJanuary 22, 2011www.menorahmanor.org

“The highlight of this whole project was seeing everyone working together… Menorah Manor willgrow in the future because of community, and it is very important to keep the community involved.”2Irwin Miller, of blessed memory

In the early 1980s,a group of dedicatedcommunity leaderscame togetherwith a dream and amission…to create a home onthe west coast ofFlorida that wouldcare for our Jewishseniors.

Celebration 2011 HonoreesHonoring Menorah Manor’s Founding Board of Governors and our first president,Irwin Miller“Love has a way of expressing itself and that has always been preeminent atMenorah Manor.”Irwin Miller, of blessed memory“Everyone hopes to have people touch them and inspire them to do great things. Irwin wasour guiding light. He taught us that if you value family and friends and help build ourcommunity, that’s all you really need. Together with the other founders, his dream of ahome for the Jewish elderly inspired him to build Menorah Manor into the institution itis today by planning, raising funds and literally helping to build the nursing center fromthe ground up.We’re sure he’s smiling down on Menorah Manor with pride as we celebrate 25 years.”Sonya Miller“Irwin, a brilliantman with a hugeheart, was devotedto the cause ofcommunity peaceand progress. As mypartner, my mentorand my inspirationfor twenty-one years, I learned that Irwin was “alwaysright.” I still feel that way; in spirit I still see him walkinginto the office and I ask myself, “What would Irwin do?”Marshall Seiden“I think of a conversation that Irwin and I had, that wewere going to build this nursing home. What do we knowabout a nursing home? We concluded that we knew littleor nothing. Thank G-d we didn’t have enough informationto know why we shouldn’t do it, so we did it.”Ted Wittner, of blessed memory4

Founding Executive BoardTed Wittner, Chairman*Irwin Miller, President*Leonard Seligman, VPBruce Marger, Esq., SecretaryRouben Halprin, Treasurer*5

Founding Executive CommitteePhilipBenjamin, O.D.*Murray M.Jacobs*Richard E.JacobsonWalter H.KesslerA.J.Pardoll*HaroldRivkind, Ed.D.*ThelmaRothmanDonaldSilverberg6

Board of GovernorsBarry M.AlpertFredaBuchman*Rabbi MorrisChapman*JudyDavisJerryEsrick*Maurice A.Goldblatt*HarryGreen*JuliusGreen*VictorGreenberg*MelGross7

Board of GovernorsEdwardKalinGeorgeKarpayRevaKentHoward S.Lawrence*BeatriceLevineEugeneLinsky*MarshallLinsky*Walter P.LoebenbergJuliusLovitzIdaMichels8

Board of GovernorsJerryOrnsMarcPerkinsDavid L.Robbins, Esq.BarbaraRosenblumCharlesRutenberg*MarionSamson-JosephSaulSchechterCol. Philip M.Schwartz*BettySembler*Of Blessed Memory9

Chief Executive Officer LetterMenorah ManorCongratulations to our Jewishcommunity on a “job welldone!” During a period whenAmerican Jewish communitiesfaced serious challenges totraditional community motivationand commitment, our visionaryfounding board and financialsupporters created and sustainedMenorah Manor, a classicallyconceived system of care for Jewishseniors. These leaders from the Tampa Bay region firmlybelieved that a community must provide the best possible carefor its most frail and dependent members. Menorah Manorstill exquisitely manifests that belief.Menorah Manor has done its work well for our communityand our Jewish seniors. As a community sponsoredorganization we are responsive to those in our care as wellas their families; we work for them. As a not-for-profitorganization we can focus only on the most important things,which above all else is to care for those who cannot care forthemselves.As a Jewish organization we maintain a Jewish environmentand approach to our work; including doing the very best wecan for all we serve regardless of their ability to pay.I wish our founding board, all those who have served onthe board throughout our 25 years, our wonderful staff, ourvolunteers and our donors all a hearty Mazel Tov! You did itand you should be proud!Cordially,Marshall SeidenChief Executive Officer“There is definitely a Jewish warmth…Love conquersall… That is what Menorah Manor is all about, morethan medical care; really showing some love andcompassion…”Dr. David LeVineExecutive StaffMarshall SeidenChief Executive OfficerRobert GoldsteinAdministrator & Chief Operating OfficerGail FullamAssistant Administrator & Executive for Human Resources& Administrative ServicesDavid LeVine, M.D.Chief Medical OfficerRenee LipmanExecutive Assistant & Campaign CoordinatorAnabelle Locsin, Ed.D., R.N., L.N.C.Chief Nursing OfficerJudy Ludin, CFREChief Development & Community Relations OfficerDonna Perryman, CPAChief Financial OfficerDepartment DirectorsBonnie Berman, MSW, Ph.D.Director of Volunteer ServicesElizabeth Boozer, MSP, CCC-SLPDirector of RehabilitationJeanette Brownstein, MSWDirector of Geriatric Assessment Program& The Irv Weissman Adult Day CenterHeidi Celichowski, R.H.I.T.Director of Health Information ServicesLori ColemanDirector of Marketing & AdmissionsAnne Faehnel, R.N.Senior Assistant Director of NursingDavid Hendriks, CDM, CECDirector of Dietary Services, Housekeeping & LaundryGwen Kaldenberg, MSWDirector of Bresler Alzheimer’s &Disease and Related Disorders ProgramJoan McCabe, R.N.Director of Quality ServicesKim McFaddenDirector of Social ServicesEd Sobolewski, C.H.F.M.Director of MaintenanceRay Teasdale, ACCDirector of Therapeutic RecreationGreg YannDirector of Accounting10

In 1985, the dreambecame a reality withthe opening of TheBernard L. SamsonNursing Center.Menorah Manor hasnever faltered fromits founders’ missionto provide quality,compassionate servicesto Jewish seniorsin a welcoming,homelike settingwhere independenceis fostered, choiceshonored and traditionspreserved.11

Guild Co-Presidents Letter:As we reflect on our yearswith the Menorah ManorGuild, we are filled witha sense of satisfaction andaccomplishment.Menorah Manor volunteershave always been anintegral part of helpingwith the spiritual, cultural,recreational and educationalneeds of our residents in aneffort to enrich and nurturetheir happiness and wellbeing. As co-presidents of the Guild, our vision is L’dor V’dor,for our children and grandchildren to spend their adult yearsinvolved in our existing location and at our future assisted livingresidence, the Inn on the Pond.Our function is both social as well as philanthropic. Ourcommittees work diligently to bring the Menorah Manor Guildsome very enjoyable programs and events that raise funds forspecial programs and equipment for our residents. Celebration2011 is one of many events that have been arranged andimplemented by volunteers. As our volunteer director, BonnieBerman, has quoted numerous times, “You make a living by whatyou do, but you make a life by what you GIVE!”It is because of the hard work of volunteers that the Guild Gift& Coffee Shop is “the heart of Menorah Manor.” We are alwayslooking for new volunteers to work in our gift shop as well asperform other important functions at Menorah Manor. Comeand schmooze with our residents and visitors, make new friends,and enjoy the warm feeling that comes from knowing that YOUmade a difference!Thank you so much to our wonderful Guild members who arealways ready to pitch in and work hard!Menorah Manor GuildGuild BoardCo-Presidents ................ Dotty Feinberg and Marilyn SappersteinImmediate Past President .......................................... Irma HillmanVP of Membership .................................................... Arlene LudinTreasurer .................................................................... Evelyn GrayVP of Ways and Means ................... Bette Sharp and Marcia GoldVP of Volunteers ............................. Linda Reimer and Sally SiegelVP of Volunteers – Weinman Residence ......................... Gail FryeGift Shop Co-Chairs ..................... Elaine Garon and Adele MorrisRecording Secretary ............................................... Sharlene SakolFinancial Secretary .................................................. Anita HelfandCorresponding Secretary ....................................... Bobby KeidanPublicity/Bulletin ............................................. Barbara BaughmanPhyllis BirnbaumMarietta DruckerHarriet EastonVeta FelmusEllie FishmanLita FriedmanLil GrauSydonia GreenMenorah Manor GuildPast Presidents Advisory Council:Marilyn BenjaminGail FryeRuth GlickmanSydonia GreenJoy JaffeFrancine LeVineLoretta LinskySonya MillerToby NastirJoan RedischSue SchechterSherry SchwartzIrma HillmanHarriet KaplanDell KrugMadelyn LissEdie SeligmanBette SieglePhyllis SilversteinBetty SlavneyDeanna SusskindBea UngerMarilyn WarnerMarian WolfertIda MichelsFagl OxmanShirley SolomonMarilyn WeissmanDotty FeinbergCo-President ofMenorah Manor GuildMarilyn SappersteinCo-President ofMenorah Manor Guild1985 Gift Shopopening“Probably one of the most exciting parts of being involved with the Guild and Menorah Manor fromthe beginning is that everyone wanted to help and everyone did help… The first Guild event was a dinnertheater party at Ruth Eckerd Hall. That was a sellout and the money raised provided Menorah Manorresidents with their first bus!”Ida Michels12

Menorah ManorI am so proud to be chairman of MenorahManor at this special time in our history. Whata wonderful organization we have today. We cansay that for the past 25 years we have provided forthe needs of the seniors in our community andsoon we will do this with a campus in both Northand South Pinellas County. It is truly a time tocelebrate!With the construction of Inn on the Pond wewill now be offering a broad continuum of careto seniors at locations convenient for familiesthroughout the Tampa Bay region. Twenty –fiveyears ago, few would have imagined how MenorahManor would evolve into so much more than a nursing home.I recognize that my contributions to the successes we celebrate have beensmall in comparison to my predecessors. I merely needed to take the helmhanded to me after the founders of Menorah Manor guided this wonderfulorganization through unpredictable and difficult seas. It was due to theefforts and tireless commitment of Irwin Miller and the other Founderswe honor today that we can proudly enjoy the fruits of their labor. I neverattend a meeting at Menorah when I do not hear their voices (either silentlyor aloud) encouraging our board to fulfill our mission.Congratulations to our Founders honored today as well as the families ofthose who are no longer with us to enjoy this celebration. I particularly wantto thank the Miller/Sher family. If it were not for Irwin’s encouragement, Iwould not have committed myself to devote my time and energy into thisorganization. Thank you to Irwin, and to all those who have worked so hardto make Menorah Manor the wonderful organization it is today.I look forward to working with the next generation of leaders as we continueto fulfill the mission of Menorah Manor’s founders to provide the bestpossible care in a warm, homelike Jewish environment.Sincerely,Eric E. Ludin, Esq.Menorah Manor ChairPAST CHAIRSMENORAH MANORBarry AlpertSidney Grau, M.D.Murray Jacobs*Irwin Miller*Saul RachelsonBarbara RosenblumMarion Samson-JosephLeonard SeligmanJames B. Soble, Esq.Irwin “Wally” WallaceStephen Wein, Esq.Charles Weissman, CPAIrving Weissman*Marilyn WeissmanTed Wittner*PAST CHAIRSMENORAH MANOR FOUNDATIONErnest DruckerMarietta DruckerEllie FishmanSam FishmanLoretta LinskyMarshall Linsky*Saul RachelsonMarion Samson-JosephSaul SchechterSuzanne SchechterLeonard SeligmanMarilyn WeissmanSharyn Wittner*Of Blessed Memory25 Year StatisticsResident Days since Inception: ............ 1,335,456Meals Served since Inception: ............ 4,006,368Matzo Balls Served: ................................ 300,000Pounds of Brisket Served: ...................... 91,000Bottles of Manischewitz Consumed: ........... 5,000Pounds of Chicken Served: .................... 182,000“Being involved with Menorah Manorsince its inception has been one of the mostrewarding experiences of my life other thanraising my family.”Marion Samson-Joseph14

Menorah Manor FoundationI will start by explaining why you are here this evening. We are here tocelebrate the outstanding accomplishments and to honor the visionaries of 1985.Twenty-five years ago, the need was recognized for distinguished eldercare. With the help of you, and/or your Mishpacha, the newly formed board,and the community at large, Menorah Manor was born. The Founding Boardof governors worked tirelessly, believing in their mission and the fact it could beaccomplished.I had the honor of being elected president of the Menorah Manor Foundationin 2001. The necessity for an additional facility to help fulfill the requirementsof the growing elder population became apparent. All were called to help. Themoney was raised and we now have the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence.The need was recognized for a north county assisted living campus. Again,as chair of the Menorah Manor Foundation Board, the job was apparent. The money is being raised, thefinancing is finalized, and we are moving forward to completion of the “Inn on the Pond.”Without the above mentioned new project, we are continuing to serve thousands of residents, daycareattendees, and rehab patients; along with the steady research and updating of our existing facilities. Oneday, if you are a bit down (stock market or whatever may be), take a stroll through these areas, I guaranteeyou will have a smile on your face and that real warm feeling in your heart.The outstanding staff with the expert leadership is second to none. My deepest and most sinceregratitude goes to each and everyone for doing more than their job. Because of this dedication, our uniquepuzzle comes together very beautifully.The journey for me has been a very special 25 years. I have been involved from the planning stages tothe completion of each of these projects, because of not just the needs, but the people right beside me. Ilook forward to seeing the route the next generation will take. We give to you a very precious jewel, a finetuned machine. Please handle it with care. This is our family, yours, as well as mine.My very best wishes for a happy, healthy new year and I anxiously look forward to what lies ahead.Come with us on that journey!Have a wonderful evening! We have a lot to celebrate!DANCE... LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHINGPLAY... LIKE YOU ARE A CHILD AGAINLOVE... LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN HURTLIVE... LIKE EVERY DAY IS YOUR LASTAND OF COURSE...HAVE DESSERT FIRST,IF NOT NOW...WHEN?Thank you for your patience.Sharyn R. WittnerMenorah Manor Foundation ChairCelebration 2011 Chair15

Menorah ManorChair ............................................................................ Eric Ludin, Esq.Vice Chair & Chair Elect ............................................ David MargerVice Chair ................................................................... Saul SchechterTreasurer..................................................................... Larry Krug, Esq.Secretary ............................................ Bernard “Barry” Kanner, Esq.Chief Executive Officer.......................................... Marshall SeidenNaomi Abel, M.D.Leonard Englander, Esq.Dotty FeinbergSam FishmanRuth GlickmanSidney Grau, M.D.Dell KrugWalter LoebenbergAdam LopatinSaul RachelsonMarion Samson-JosephMarilyn SappersteinMenorah Manor FoundationChair ........................................................................... Sharyn WittnerVice Chair ...................................................................... Irma HillmanTreasurer ............................................................................. Roy SiegleSecretary ..................................................... Marion Samson-JosephChief Executive Officer ......................................... Marshall SeidenEdie BeckerMarilyn BenjaminSam BinesFred BunsCarlene DenmarkErnest DruckerMarietta DruckerJohn EngelBetsy EnglanderDotty FeinbergJoan FyvolentMarcia GoldSydonia GreenDavid C. GrossEmily GurtmanBarbara Samson GutermanTodd JacobsonDaniel KeidanS. Jim KleinSteve KleinTammy KrugKevin LaneStuart LasherLila Lawrence2010 - 2011 TrusteesBruce Levine, D.P.M.Francine LeVineMarilyn LeVineMorris LeVine, M.D.Loretta LinskyWalter LoebenbergIda MichelsSonya MillerMel MyersToby NastirBonnie O’ConnellM. Patrick O’Connell*Joy PollackLoren PollackSaul RachelsonLinda ReimerStanley M. Reimer, Ph.D.Irving Rosenberg, D.M.D.Frank RosenblattThelma RothmanSharlene SakolPaul SamsonBernard SappersteinMarilyn SappersteinLeonard SeligmanStephanie SteinStephen Wein, Esq.Robert Weisberg, Ph.D.Charles Weissman, CPAJacqueline SavitzZell SavitzSuzanne SchechterSharon SchlossPhyllis Dorian SchoenbergEdie SeligmanBetty SemblerRose ShaperaWilliam ShaperaRonna SharpSally SiegelTom SilverbergMichael Slomka, M.D.James Soble, Esq.Joseph SterensisJeffrey UlmIrwin “Wally” WallaceChip WeinmanJonathan H. Weinman, D.D.S.Jean WittnerHonorary BoardPeter Pardoll, M.D.Carl Zielonka, D.D.S.Twenty-five yearsafter its founding, thisorganization has grownfrom a small nursinghome, to a largerskilled nursing andrehabilitation centerwith many wonderfulprograms such as theIrv Weissman AdultDay Center, the TobyWeinman AssistedLiving Residence andthe list goes on and on.Menorah Manor’sboard members, allvolunteers, come fromall over the Tampa Bayarea, and are leaders inthis community. Thereare hundreds morevolunteers who leaddiscussion groups, workin the Guild Gift &Coffee Shop, transportresidents, teachpainting, teach exerciseclasses, comfort the sick,hold a hand and muchmore.Menorah Manor Senior LivingChair.............................................................................Saul SchechterVice Chair & Secretary ......................................... Eric Ludin, Esq.Treasurer & Chief Executive Officer.....................Marshall Seiden16Bernard “Barry” Kanner, Esq.Larry Krug, Esq.Ida MichelsStephen Wein, Esq.

Founders AssociationThe Allweiss-Pardoll FamiliesLee & Abe Pardoll*Lois & Peter M. PardollHelene & Allen AllweissAnonymousMarvin AronovitzJoan & Mickey* BaskinThe Baum-Marger FamiliesTheresa & Herman Baum*Mary Ann & Bruce MargerMarilyn & Philip* BenjaminJoan & Gerald BenstockLillian Berni*Estate of Toby Rothbardt BreslerThe Buchman FamilyCookie & Jacob BuchmanFreda & Louis Buchman*Shirley* & Fred BunsRivy ChapmanDorothy & Irving Cohen & SonsDorothy & Irving* CohenApril & Andrew CohenLori* & Gary CohenBetty & Joseph* DamskerBen Diamond*Dorothy & Ralph* DutcherRenee Druban*Betsy & Lenny EnglanderThe Esrick FamilyEsther & Albert Esrick*Joan & Jerry* EsrickKiki & Steve EsrickEllie & Samuel FishmanThe Herman Forbes Charitable TrustEllen FleeceWilliam FleeceSidney Richman*The Fyvolent-Sudakow FamiliesCarolyn & Lowell Fyvolent*Frances & Michael R. Sudakow*June Baumgardner Gelbart*& Benjamin Gelbart*Dorothy & Maurice* GoldblattRoberta GoldingLillian & Sidney GrauDiane & Julius Green*Samuel Greenberg*Rae & Victor Greenberg*Sheila & Joel Grossman*The Halprin FamilyRose & Irving Halprin*Rouben Halprin*Irma & Hal* HillmanJacqueline & Murray Jacobs*The Jacobson FamilyMartin JacobsonRichard JacobsonSharyn JacobsonMini & Harold* WolfMarion Samson-Joseph& John Joseph*Alyce* & Edward KalinBobbe* & George KarpayLeonore* & Walter KesslerSarah Kleinfeld*Maitland KnappThe Kroll FamilyShoshana & Lewis KrollJule Kroll*Dell & Larry KrugKelly & Stuart LasherLila & Howard* LawrenceBeatrice & Jack* LevineLinsky-LeVine FamilyFrancine & Bruce LeVineGerry & Eugene* LinskyLoretta & Marshall* LinskyHarriet LiebermanRoslyn & Fred Lieberman*Lidia & Felix LinetskyEdie* & Walter LoebenbergAida Mack*Samuel J. Mack*Estate Of Raymond E. MeyersIrving C. Miller*Sonya & Irwin* MillerBobbie* & Melvin MyersSarah & George OhlhausenJean & Sylvan* OrloffDonna & Jerry OrnsFagl & Ronald* OxmanAudrey & David* PearlmanDiane & Stanley* PersonLee & Saul RachelsonAnnette Raymund*L. Robert Rolde*Doris & Frank L. RosenblattEstate of Rose & Louis RosenthalMarion B. Ross*Thelma & Maurice* RothmanThe Rutenberg FamiliesJane & Arthur RutenbergIsa & Charles Rutenberg*Joan & Daniel RutenbergSuzanne & Saul SchechterErika Schnabel*Jerry Schneider*Schoenbaum Family FoundationBetty SchoenbaumJeffry SchoenbaumJoann Schoenbaum MillerPam & Eric SekeresEdie & Leonard SeligmanBetty & Melvin SemblerRose & William ShaperaPat & Arnold* ShavlanJan & Craig SherSally & Harold* SiegelShelia & Todd SiegelMindy SiegelBette & Roy SiegleLois SilbermanWilliam Silver*The Silverberg FamilyJane & Donald SilverbergHelen Silverberg*Sandy & Michael SlomkaShirley SolomonSelma Stein*Barbara & Joseph SterensisCol. Hyman Weinberg*Toby & Melvin Weinman FoundationToby & Melvin Weinman*Beverly & “Chip” WeinmanJan & Jon WeinmanMarilyn & Irving* WeissmanWestshore Glass CorporationAnne & Link* ElozoryMarie & David HymanMarcella* & Lawrence TellesJean & Ted* WittnerSharyn WittnerSue Wolfson**Of Blessed Memory“I do recall one meeting in my office where we had 25 people together and a suggestion was madethat if we really wanted a nursing home everybody should write a check for $1000 before they left theroom. As it turned out, about 22 people wrote checks.”Ted Wittner, of blessed memory17

Menorah Manor T hanks Our Sponsors!The Esrickfamily18

Wells Fargo Insurance ServicesHonoring the Founding Board of Governorsand Irwin Miller at Menorah ManorWhen we support Menorah Manor, we are helping them fulfill their mission to provide the bestpossible care in a warm, homelike Jewish environment.Wells Fargo Insurance Services is proud to sponsor the 25 years of love 2011 Celebrationhonoring the Founding Board of Governors and their first President, Irwin Miller, for their25 years of dedication to the Menorah Manor family.Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.Kenneth M. JacobsSenior Vice President813-639-3030ken.jacobs@wellsfargo.comwellsfargo.com/wfis©2010 Wells Fargo Insurance Services. All rights reserved.20

• In Loving Memory of Ted Wittner •L ’dor V’dorFromGenerationto GenerationTed WittnerSharyn WittnerTodd Jacobson21

Congratulations to the staff and leadershipof Menorah Manor on 25 years ofextraordinary care for their residents.BB&T. Member FDIC. Only deposit products are FDIC insured. ©2010 BB&T. BBT.com23

Our History1983Menorah Manor Breaks Ground1985The Bernard L.Samson NursingCenter Opens itsDoors1985First residents admitted in MayThe Toby Weinman Alzheimer’sCare Village OpensMenorah Manor expands1998The New Guild Gift & Coffee Shop is Dedicated24

Our History1998The Irv Weissman Adult Day Center Opens2003The Toby Weinman Assisted Living ResidenceOpens its Doors1999The Kelly & Stuart LasherRehabilitation Center isDedicated2008Menorah Manor Senior LivingPurchases the Land & Property for theInn on the PondGolda Meir/ Kent Jewish Center isDemolished to Make Room for theInn on the Pond2010Inn on the Pond Breaks Ground25

(Left to Right) Craig Sher; Leonard Seligman; Kevin Bessolo; Alan Bomstein; Dell Krug;Larry Krug, Esq.; Sharyn Wittner; Marshall Seiden; Saul Schechter; Carl Glassberg;Saul Rachelson; Jim Soble, Esq.; Paul Towell; Eric Ludin, Esq.; Mike ArmstrongInn on the PondGroundbreaking12.21.10(Left to Right) Marshall Seiden, Saul Schechter(Left to Right) Judy Ludin, CFRE; Ronna Sharp; Bette Sharp; Dell Krug;Susie Schechter(Left to Right) Kevin Bessoloand Saul Rachelson(Left to Right) Josh Bomstein, AlanBomstein, Eric Ludin, Esq.,(Left to Right) Larry Krug, Esq., and Jim Soble, Esq.“I am very proud to have been a part of Menorah’sgrowth over the past 25 years. Each new service andprogram that we provide to the community brings asense of great accomplishment. I look forward to theopening of the Inn on the Pond as another successfuladdition to Menorah’s fulfillment of its mission.”Saul Schechter26

The Inn on the PondIt is with great pride and excitement that I can reportthat, after many years of careful planning and hard workby many committee members and Menorah Manorstaff, we have broken ground for The Inn on the Pond.Construction will take approximately a year. Beforelong, The Inn on the Pond will be accommodating theneeds of our Jewish seniors and will also serve as agathering place for the Jewish community.It is located in north Pinellas County, on the groundsof the old Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center property.Please join us as we celebrate this exciting development for our communityby attending the groundbreaking celebration on March 6. Also, please be apart of this project by supporting it financially, volunteering, and telling yourfriends about it…we need YOUR support!As we anticipate theexpected opening ofthe Inn on the Pond,Menorah Manorcelebrates its pastachievements and looksforward to the futureand its continuingmission to serve ourcommunity.Sincerely,Saul SchechterInn on the Pond Project ChairMenorah Manor Senior Living ChairWho Cares?We Care.“I care because this residence is truly forevery Jewish person. Whether you, yourparents or your grandparents need the carenow, every Jew may need this outstandingcampus at some time in their life. Thisisn’t just about building for the need wehave now, it’s for the need we will have inthe future as well.”- Jeffrey Ulm“Having a Jewish assisted living residence isimportant to us because we would be comfortableknowing that anything that Menorah Manorsponsors would have been well thought out andinvestigated thoroughly. We know it will be agreat asset to the Jewish community. The Innon the Pond’s homelike setting that MenorahManor envisions, as well as the socialization andcultural opportunities are major reasons whywe are excited that it will be a reality in ourcommunity.”- Ida & Stan Michels“The new assisted living residencewill be so important to many Jewishseniors, and to our entire Jewishcommunity. The Inn on the Pond,which will be located on The Campusfor Jewish Life, will be a vibrant,intergenerational setting. It will offerso many needed services, and the bestpart is that it will be a MenorahManor community. Menorah Manorstands for quality and trust.”- Harold and Lenny Englander27

L’ChaimFrom the Semblers28

Happy25 TH ANNIVERSARYM E N O R A H M A N O RIN HONOR OF THE DEVOTED LEADERSHIP OFDELL AND LARRY KRUGFROM YOUR LOVINGCHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDRENKim and Ken KrugSharon and Gary HirshTammy and Rob KrugAlex, Jeff, Jordan, Cole and Kelsey30

TheBenstock/SchwartzFamiliesSend Special Congratulations toSaul Schechter31

and our Five Wonderful GrandchildrenMazel Tovto Menorah Manor for25 Years of Loveand Excellent Careto our Senior CommunityDell and Larry Krug & Family:Kim and Ken Krug, Sharon and Gary Hirsh,Tammy and Rob Krug(and two Grand-Dogs)33

WishingContinued Excellencefor Menorah~ Dotty & Sidney Feinberg ~The Inn on the PondOur Dream!~ Ida & Stan Michels34

Congratulations on 25 Years!Sharyn WittnerMenorah Manor Foundation ChairCelebration 2011 Event Chair35

Pa, You Rock!~ Emma, Grace & JoannaIn Honor of Irwin MillerAnd Our Founding Board~ Bette & Roy SiegleTo the visionarieswho identified a need &acted on it to the benefit of theJewish Community.Congratulations!~ Linda & Stan ReimerMAZEL TOV!25 Years of Service~ Edie & Len Seligman36

Congratulations to Menorah Manor at25 yearsAnd to the founders whose vision created it!All who have had family members living inMenorah, or those who have lived there themselvesgive thanks for the wonderful, caringservice it provides to our senior citizens.The Wittner Family37

Honoring the Memory ofThe First PresidentIrwin MillerAnd his Founding Boards~ Harriett LiebermanMazel Tov for 25 Wonderful YearsFrom The FRYE FamilyIn Memory ofRose & Carl Frye &Anna & Julius Pearlstein38

Congratulations to Menorah Manor on 25 years!39

CongratulationsMenorah Manor!Everything is possible when work,commitment and pleasureall become one.~ Dr. Arthur & Bonnie Berman,Erick and JaimieIn Grateful Appreciationof your Dedicated Servicesto Our Seniors.In Loving Memory ofRichard Weinberger~ The Weinberger Family ~Gloria, Robin, Steven,Alyssa, Danny & SydneyThe Rabbi, Board of Trustees,and membership ofTemple Beth-Elsalute the 25th AnniversaryThe dedication and leadership of theFounding Board of Governors andMenorah Manor’s first President,IRWIN MILLER, ‏“ל ‏,ז shared the gift oftheir vision with our entirecommunity, creating the fineinstitution which continues to servethe needs of our Seniors throughoutPinellas County.We honor their leadership withgratitude and affection.We manage investments for families, offering a full array of familyoffice services to simplify your life:• Custom-designed portfolios• In-house Portfolio Managers• No Proprietary Mutual Funds• Nationally Chartered Trust Company – a fiduciaryWe look forward to introducing your family to ours.Barry M. AlpertManaging Director, Raymond James Investment Banking727-567-5029Parker J. StaffordVice President, Private Wealth Management727-567-7478rjtfamilyoffice.com©2010 Raymond James Financial, Inc.40

Gail S. Warren9/20/1960 – 10/21/2009We miss you so much.You will live forever in our hearts .Love Always,Steven, Allison and MichaelGail would have been so happyabout this milestone for Menorah Manor!41

WE ARE PROUDTO HONOR THEFOUNDING BOARDOF GOVERNORSOFMENORAH MANORSandy & MikeSlomka50

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Mazel Tov to Menorah Manoron 25 Years of dedicationto the Jewish Communityof Pinellas County~ Bernie & Marilyn Sapperstein ~Vicki, Michael & Robbie StewartRose SargowitzScott Sapperstein & Robert PetrisIn Honor Of:David A. LeVine, M.D.We are proud and grateful to have himserve as the outstanding Medical Directorof Menorah ManorProud Parents,Dr. Morris and Marilyn LeVineIn Memory ofMy Beloved SisterandBest FriendEdie LoebenbergMarion Samson-Joseph54

FROMTHE FRIENDSOFDR. PHILIP BENJAMIN&IRWIN MILLERSurelle & Milton CarterEllen & Arnold FogelSara & Ted GastmanJackie GordonShari & Herb GreenEmily & Fred GurtmanLoretta LinskyBonnie O’ConnellFagl OxmanSharlene SakolSally SiegelIlene & Steve WeinsteinMarilyn Weissman55

Irma Hillman and Marilyn Warner,in honor of their Ladies’ Club at theBernard L. Samson Nursing Center,and Many Thanks & Best Wishes toMenorah Manor for their25 years of Love & Care.Mazel Tovon25 Years!We proudly acknowledge Eugene Linsky,Marshall Linsky and Francine M. LeVinefor showing our family’s support at establishingand maintaining Menorah Manor.G. Bruce LeVineEllyne and Rick MyersDennis and Francine G.P. LeVineSusan and Michael EdgerleyFrom theSterensis Family58

Mazel Tov to ourChair-ElectDave MargerLove,Mom and Dad59

FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FOR SENIORSOver 35 years of Financial Experience in Service to Seniors• On-site Consultation• Organizing Personal and Financial Documents• Money Management• Working with Elder Law Attorneys, Accountantsand other Professional Groups• Assisting with Billing and Insurance IssuesP. Joseph Bonafede, MBAPhone: 727-773-7867Cell: 813-830-7499pjbonafede@hotmail.com7600 Sun Island Dr. S.Suite 801So. Pasadena, FL 33707In honor ofHoward Lawrenceone of Menorah Manor’s founding fathers on your25th AnniversaryHe would have been so proud!Lila, David and Debbie61

MAZEL TOVToThe Menorah Manor FoundationPast, Present and FutureWe Honor our ParentsDonna and Jerry OrnsOn the Vision of Creatinga Home for Jewish LivingWith Love and Pride~ Jill Orns & Jeffrey Cotter ~ Pam & Dennis MorrisIvy & David Kitenplon ~ Jennifer Margolius & Lonnie Orns62

Mark & Steve KleinARE PLEASED TO BE A PART OFHonoring the Founding Board of GovernorsAnd the First President, Irwin MillerOf Menorah ManorCommercial Real Estate ServicesRegional View, Local Focus1744 N. Belcher Rd., Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33765 (727) 441-195163

CongratulationstoMenorah Manoron25 Years!~ Lee & SaulRachelsonMenorah Manoris OurNational Treasure.Happy25 th Anniversary!May you go fromStrength to Strength.~ Mickey & Susan SegalIn Tribute toMaury Goldblatt,founding board memberfrom theCrest Manufacturing Corporation&The Goldblatt & Weissman Families64

I Was Blessed to Workwith Those Being HonoredTheir Love And Commitment toMenorah Manor Continuesto Inspire OthersMazel Tov on 25 Years of LoveNow more than ever, know you are not alone~ Renee KrosnerAs your community hospice, we are committed to nurturinghope and healing when lives are touched by the transitionsthat family illness, caring and loss can bring.CongratulationsMenorah Manor onYour 25th Anniversary727-HOSPICE(467-7423) • TheHospice.orgMazel Tov!toMenorah Manoron 25 years ofloving service to theJewish elderly.Shell JaroyTel. (727) 542-5062 • Fax: (727) 520-9459shellprinter@tampabay.rr.com66

In honor ofIrwin Millerthe founding board of governors,and my manyMenorah Manor friendswho continue to dedicate themselvesto our Jewish seniorsPhyllis Dorian SchoenbergT hank youto the Founding Board of Governors,Trustees, Board Members and Staff ofMenorah Manor for all that you do toprovide happy and fulfilling days for ourMother, Nana and Great-Grandmother, ‘Pia’– Pauline Teckler. We greatly appreciatethe love, respect and excellent care givento her and to all the residents. MenorahManor is a very special place and treatseveryone like family!!!Sharon and Art SchlossMarc Schloss and Jorie FeldmanAmy, Jeff, Hannah and Jacob PressmanMazel Tovto our friends & neighbors at Menorah ManorWe salute all of the founders whose vision ofa caring Jewish complex for senior adults has been realizedthrough years of love and dedication.An Apartment CommunityFor The Time Of Your LifeFounded as Menorah Center by: Dr. Philip Benjamin, President Murray Jacobs, Vice PresidentTed P. Wittner, Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Harold Rivkind, Asst. Secretary/TreasurerDirectors: Rabbi Morris Chapman, Sidney Colen, Maurice Goldblatt, Rouben HalprinMay Their Memories Be A Blessing68

Mazel TovMenorah Manorand theFounding Board!In Loving MemoryofA.J. Pardoll~ The Allweiss&Pardoll Families69

Mazel Tov to the Jewish communityfor making the past 25 years possible andthank you for welcoming meinto your home with open arms.~Tanya MeyersMay Menorah Manor continue toalways be an outstanding facility.~ Bette Sharp & Marshall Gootson70

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Mazel To to the Menorah Manor Familyfor 2 Wonderful ears ofSerice DedicationCongratulations on 25 yearsof true dedication. The many servicesMenorah Manor has provided to its seniorresidents have always been givenwith love and compassion.Best wishes for continued success.Melvin Myers & Toby Nastirand families.72

LicensePending.• Priority Selection of Apartment Suites• Lower, Pre-construction Pricing Guaranteed for One YearIndependence…Sage Age Salutes Menorah ManorAnd Its Talented Team Members As They Celebrate 25 Years Sage Age Mature StrategiesSearch Engine Optimized WebsitesTargeted Advertising Plans & Direct Mail Campaigns toGenerate Qualified LeadsBrilliant Creative Strategy for Branding and Promotional Purposes- Ads - Direct MailAssi sted Living with an In dependent Sp irit. smDon’t Miss This GreatOpportunityFrom The Inn on the PondIntroducingthe Charter Resident Club…The Charter Resident Club is a special, limited membership club for the first groupof residents who place their Reservation Deposit for The Inn on the Pond AssistedLiving Residence and reserve an apartment suite.The Charter Resident Club o fers a number of exclusive benefits to thi specialgroup of residents during construction, as we l as once The Inn on the Pond opens,including:EnhancingLives,Increasing• Choice of Select Carpet and Paint Colors• Certificates for Guest Meals, Beauty Shop and On-SiteSpa Services• Private Dinner Party for Charter Resident Club Members Only• Complimentary 2-Night Stay in the Guest Suite• Inn on the Pond Tote Bag, Terry Bathrobe & Polo Shirt• And Much More!This is your chance to be one of the firs to join this elegant new community, whileenjoying the added benefits of the Charter Resident Club! Don’t miss this greatopportunity. Act now! We expect membership to fi l quickly!2010 Greenbriar Blvd.Clearwater, Florida 33763www.InnOnThePond .orgGuided by Menorah Manor’s experiencein senior care, The Inn on the Pond, onThe Campus for Jewish Life, wi l o ferspacious apartments, premium amenities,elegant dining options and abundantrecreational, we lness, inte lectual andsocial opportunities in a comfortable, yetgraciou se ting.To find out more about The Inn on the Pond,or to become a member of our Charter ResidentClub, contact Leta Medina at727-302-3802.It is no too late to make you reservation for “An Evening on the Pond,” January 10, 2009.To make you reservation and for more information please ca l 727-302-3710.Mid-Atlantic Office: | | www.sageagestrategies.comIn Memory ofMarshall LinskyAllen Warsaw & The Veliente Club73

The Board of Trustees and staff ofthe Tampa-Orlando-PinellasJewish Foundationcongratulate Menorah Manoron 25 years of providing the bestpossible care to its residents in awarm, homelike Jewishenvironment.Mazel Tov and here’s to another25 years of success!74

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Mazel Tov to the EntireMenorah Manor Family!~ Renee LipmanThank You, Founders!Proud and Happy to Volunteerwith Our DedicatedStaff and Loyal Friends!~ Adele MorrismmnmnmnmnmmIRWIN ~ TED ~ PHILAll of the best – ‘cause youWere the best of all.~ Eleanor and AllenmmnmnmnmnmmIn honor of my childrenJudy & Eric Ludin~ Arlene LudinmmnmnmnmnmmThe care my beloved mother,Ida, received during her finalmonths was extraordinary!Thank you!~Audrey GreenbergmmnmnmnmnmmMay you gofrom strength to strength!~ Cantor Deborah, Jordan,Maya and Shira JacobsonmmnmnmnmnmmCongratulations on your25th Anniversary and wewish you continuing success.~ Dr. & Mrs. Marvin SusskindmmnmnmnmnmmIn appreciation for allthat you have done for theJewish community &bringing Menorah Manorto St. Petersburg~ Phil & Joan RedischmmnmnmnmnmmSaluting 25 years of love!Mazel Tov for 25 yearsof Great Service to Tampa Bay~ The Rothburd FamilyCongratulations & Mazel Tovto Menorah Manor’s VisionaryFounding Board of Governors~ Rob and Susan GoldsteinmmnmnmnmnmmMazel Tov toMenorah ManorOn Its 25 th Anniversary!~ Marietta and Ernest DruckermmnmnmnmnmmThe administrators and staffare phenomenal people.Thanks for being therewhen we needed you.~ Leslie and Robert FreedmanmmnmnmnmnmmMazel Tovto Menorah Manor!~ Dr. and Mrs. Herbert GoldsteinmmnmnmnmnmmMazel Tov on 25 Years!~ Donna & Joe PerrymanmmnmnmnmnmmMazel Tov on 25 YearsCongratulations on This EventCelebration 2011Best Wishes for 25 More!~ Ruth GlickmanmmnmnmnmnmmMazel Tov to Menorah Manor’sFounding Board of Governors!~ Duggar Travel Agency, Inc.mmnmnmnmnmm mmnmnmnmnmm mmnmnmnmnmmThe best is yet to come. Here’sto an even brighter future!~ Iris & Stan SalzerWe’re proud of our father,David Robbins, for hisoutstanding community service.”~ Lisa and MichaelmmnmnmnmnmmMenorah Manor and TobyWeinman are a jewel in ourcommunity. Thank you.~ Herb and Sandy BraschmmnmnmnmnmmCongratulations on a quarterof a century of excellent care.~ Joy JaffeCongratulationson a job well done!Best wishes for 25 more,~ Jo-El’smmnmnmnmnmmIn gratitude for your dedicationenhancing the lives of so manythrough 25 years.~ Ana MasrimmnmnmnmnmmBest Wishes to Menorah Manor’sFounding Board of Governors!~ Rolfe and Jean DuggarmmnmnmnmnmmCongratulations to all theFounders and all they have done.All success in the future~ Irv RosenbergmmnmnmnmnmmThank you to the staff of theAdult Day Center for thewonderful care and supportprovided to our Mother.~ The McBride FamilymmnmnmnmnmmCongratulations& Mazel Tovon Your 25th Year of Service~ Marcia and Morty GoldmmnmnmnmnmmCongratulationsMenorah Manor andMarietta & Ernest Drucker,Foundation Membership Chairs~ Debbie and Mark SokolovmmnmnmnmnmmCongratulations toMenorah Manor on 25 Years& 25 More Years to Come!~ Sylvia Ayes & Family78

“When we grow old, there can only be one regret, not to have given enough of ourselves.”The Menorah Manor Foundation was created with valuableinsight into the future needs of Menorah Manor. It cultivatescharitable resources needed to support Menorah Manor’spresent operations and ensures its financial stability andfuture services.Planned Giving offers the opportunity to express yourpersonal values and provide yourself with valuable tax benefitsand/or lifetime income. Planned gifts are often made with cash,but many planned gifts are made by donating assets such asstocks, real estate, life insurance and more. There is an endlessarray of creative planned giving options that can benefit youand Menorah Manor. You can ensure Menorah Manor’s futureby creating a trust while you are living, or by simply includingMenorah Manor in your will.www.menorahmanorlegacy.org2010 Annual Membership committee members (L-R) PaulaMeinster; Ronna Sharp, chair; Susan Fakterowitz; Shari Sadler;and Tammy Krug, chair at the 2010 Phon-a-thon.Annual membership – Membership gifts help MenorahManor maintain financial stability by helping to offset thedeficit, which is created by the shortfall between low governmentreimbursements and our actual cost of care.Honor and Memory – Honor and memory Tributesraise significant revenues to help Menorah Manor give exceptionalcare to our residents and support programs.Remembrance Wall – Menorah Manor enhances thespiritual well being of our residents through its religious servicesand cultural programs. When a resident passes away, families havethe opportunity to establish a memorial for their loved one in oursynagogue.Resident Care Fund – The purpose of the ResidentCare Fund is to involve family members of residents in helping toassure financial stability.Building Fund – Samson nursing Centerand Weinman Assisted living ResidenceOur Capital Building fund ensures that Menorah Manor will beable to continue providing a comfortable environment for ourresidents by providing funds to build, enhance and expand ourphysical facilities.“Menorah Manor is the finest nursing center in the wholearea and it couldn’t exist without the support of the Jewishcommunity.”Roy & Bette Siegle ...Endowments – Endowment gifts fund the future bysecuring the principal amount and using the income it yields formany special purposes.Inn on The Pond Building & EndowmentFund This fund provides equity for the project and charitablecare.Founders Association - Members have made acommitment of $50,000 or more to an Endowment or CapitalBuilding Fund.They are also committed to providing leadershipand to taking an active role in future planning and financialdecisions.Corporate Giving – Businesses support theFoundation’s efforts with gifts to the Annual membershipcampaign and by participating in special fundraising projects.79

OpeningWinter2011!Now acceptingdeposits!Assisted Living with an Independent SpiritSMLicense Pending.727-302-3802www.InnOnThePond.org2010 Greenbriar, Clearwater80

grams & Servicesmson Nursing Centeran Assisted Living Residence: (License #AL 10306)Adult Day Centerart Lasher Rehabilitation Centerrdt Bresler Alzheimer’s Program &inman Alzheimer’s Care VillageLowengard Synagoguessment Programan Jewish Hospice ProgramHospice and Menorah Manornor GuildAbout UsMenorah Manor is a prominent high qualitycommunity sponsored, charitable, not-not-for-profit senior senior healthcare living organizationwhich opened in 1985. It serves sixcounties on Florida’s gulf coast. Its It’s missionmission to provide is to the provide best the possible best possible care in a carein warm, a warm, homelike homelike Jewish Jewish environment.The Bernard L. SamsonNursing Center residents benefitfrom comprehensive nursing, medicaland rehabilitation programs. Servicesinclude short term rehabilitation, longterm residential health care, dementiaspecific programs, adult day health care,behavioral care programs and others.Medical services are provided by a privatemedical staff; many most medical specialtiesare represented. An intensive TherapeuticRecreation Program ministers to anextremely broad range of emotional,physical, intellectual and social needs.The Kelly and Stuart LasherRehabilitation Center offers astate-of-the-art facility with a full rangeof quality short and long term physicaltherapy, occupational therapy, speechtherapy and audiology services.The Toby Weinman AssistedLiving Residence is the only Jewishassisted living facility in Pinellas County.Located on Menorah Manor’s campus,it is a comfortable private residencefor seniors in which meals, social andrecreational activities, transportation,housekeeping and personal careare provided in a safe, nurturingenvironment.The Irv Weissman Adult DayCenter is a comprehensive adult dayhealth program providing support forseniors living in their own homes, andrespite for their caregivers.The Bresler Alzheimer’s andRelated Disorders Programattempts to find and institute the bestpractices for the care of Alzheimer’sDisease. The Program is centered onthe Weinman Alzheimer’s Care Village,a unique multi-level dementia careenvironment.The Geriatric AssessmentProgram provides an innovative,comprehensive evaluation for seniors andassistance to their families, wherever theylive.The Toby Weinman JewishHospice Program provides the highestquality professional hospice services ina context of Jewish beliefs and culturalpractices, both in Menorah Manor andin the community. It is a service of theSuncoast Hospice and Menorah Manor.The Menorah Manor Foundationis the fund development affiliate ofMenorah Manor and is actively supportedby the community. Its responsibilitiesinclude the development of endowmentfunds to support charitable care andspecial senior care programs, capitalfunds for the support of buildingsand equipment and funds for currentoperating expenses.The Menorah Manor Guildis a volunteer auxiliary member of theMenorah Manor family, comprised ofhundreds of dedicated men and woman. women.The purpose of the Guild is to enrichthe lives of Menorah Manor’s residentsthrough service, special projects andthe funding of special equipment andprograms.255 59 th th Street Noth NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33710727.345.2775menorahmanor.org

You Are Invited To…Sunday, March 6, 201111 a.m. to 1 p.m.2010 Greenbriar Blvd • Clearwater, FL 33763F o o d • M u s i c • F a m i l y F u n