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The
Gardens
Gazette
October 2018
Inside this issue Walk to End Alzheimer’s - September 15th
With the efforts of many volunteers and organizers the walk was very successful. Residents and
Gardens Fall BBQ staff from Felician Village made the 1 or 3 mile trek on foot from the Manitowoc YMCA along
Mariner’s Trail and back to the YMCA on a beautiful, early Autumn day.
Christmas Card Contest The Lakeshore Walk to End Alzheimer’s surpassed their fundraising goal with over $30,000 raised
and nearly 275 registered walkers. Team Felician Village consisted of 30 staff, residents, and
Reflection family members who took 4th Place, raising $2100! Funds continue to be accepted through the
end of this year. Thank you to all who participated and donated to this great cause!
Residents' Rights Month
President's Letter
Upcoming Events
Bus Trips
Word Search Puzzle
Coloring Page
And much more!
1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220
The resident newsletter of The Gardens www.felicianvillage.org
Bus Trips Caregiver Conference: We’re All in this Together
Family and professional caregivers are invited to attend the Sheboygan County’s Annual
Saturday, October 13 Caregiver Conference on Thursday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Acuity Insurance,
Sheboygan. Registration required. Cost $10; deadline: Thursday, 11/8/18.
Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra Felician Village will be offering limited transportation, available first come, first serve basis.
Capitol Civic Centre
Contact Connie Thimmig, Director of Enrichment Services for a brochure and/or to arrange
Cost: Please transportation at 920-684-7171, ext. 351 or visit felicianvillage.org/events.html.
purchase your
own ticket.Call
the Capitol
Civic Centre
(920-683-2184) place your ticket
on hold and pick it up that evening.
Bus leaves Gardens Lodge at
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 18
Fall Color Ride / Fudgieknuckles
Glenbeaulah
Cost: Your dinner
at Fudgieknuckles.
Bus leaves from
the front of the
Gardens at
3:15 p.m
Saturday, October 20
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
Capitol Civic Centre
Cost: Please
purchase
your own
ticket.Call
the Capitol
Civic Centre
(920-683-2184) place your ticket
on hold and pick it up that evening.
Bus leaves Gardens Lodge at
6:30 p.m.
Monday, October 29
Inside the Huddle
Green Bay
Cost:
Your
dinner
at the
Distillery.
Bus leaves Gardens Lodge at
3:30 p.m.
To register for any events,
please call ext. 402 or stop in
The Gardens Office.
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Residents' Rights Month Culinary
October is recognized as Residents' Rights Month. A time
to focus on awareness of dignity, respect and the value of Corner
long-term care residents. Caramel Apples in the
On Friday, October 5, Manitowoc Mayor, Justin Nickels, Village Cafe!
visited St. Mary's Home at Felician Village to sign a Caramel with or with-
proclamation declaring October 2018 as National out nuts - $1.99
Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month in the City
of Manitowoc. Turtle Apple with
Caramel, Fudge,
Pecans - $2.99
Christmas Card Contest - Vote for your favorite design!
Felician Village hosted a Watercolor
Painting Class taught by members of the
Oct.
Silver Lake College Student United Way
on October 2. Twenty-two resident artists
Movies
attended, representing each living area on Every Saturday at
campus. The works of art were entered into 1 pm in the Glab Lounge
the “Design the Felician Village Christmas
Card” contest. Saturday,
Help us choose which masterpiece will be October 13
used for the 2018 Felician Village Christ- Death in the
mas card! Six finalists have been chosen Clouds
and we are asking all residents, staff, visitors and Facebook followers to vote on their favorite
one by voting on the FV Facebook page or by visitng the campus displays in Bistro and Village
Café. One vote per person.
Contest runs from October 12-October 21. Winner will be announced in the November
newsletter and on Facebook.
Saturday,
Autumn brings the Sacrament of Absence and leads to the October 20
Miracle of Transformation! Last Chance
Transformation is defined as a thorough or dra- Harvey
matic change in form or appearance. We see this in
our season of autumn. We can learn a lot through
the season of autumn about letting go. Joyce Rupp
describes autumn as the season that ushers in the
sacrament of absence. Absence can be a blessing,
especially when we realize just how much our life Saturday,
becomes cluttered with many things. October 27
What needs to be relinquished in your life? Are Music &
there possessions that are weighing you down? Are
Lyrics
there “character flaws” that burden not only you but
others you connect with each day? Is there anything you could surrender that would help you
be a freer person?
As the leaves become brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red we can’t help but marvel in awe
at the beauty! Yet, we know this brilliant beauty is only for a short time before it fades away as
each leaf falls to the ground. Take time in the days ahead to relish in autumn’s beautiful art of
surrender. Spend time in your spiritual autumn. As you see the tree let go of its leaves, let go
of whatever is burdening you – old habits that no longer serve you, perhaps feelings that bring
heaviness to your days. Rest in the letting go
with knowing a transformation is taking place. In Loving Rememberance
Our faith tells us we must let go of ourselves to September 2018
have new life. Let your spiritual autumn become
a nurturing source for new beginnings. Philemon Hensel, St. Mary’s
Helen Fencl, St. Mary’s
Let autumn guide you into the sacrament of
Patricia Mason, St. Mary’s
absence that leads to the miracle of
transformation! Janice Pautz, St. Mary’s
October 2018 | The Gardens Gazette 3
Gardens
Fall BBQ
The Gardens Fall Festival BBQ was held on Friday, September 14. Residents and guests enjoyed a BBQ pork sandwich with all the
fixin's, live music by the Besaw Boys and an outdoor miniature bowling tournament that featured Felician Village staff and residents.
"Lyndsey's Team" won first place while "Jenny's Team" came in a close second and fun was had by all!
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President’s Column
This month we have our Heritage Week celebration
FV
where we recognize the history of those who have gone
before us in making Felician Village a reality. In the
Upcoming
August newsletter, I shared the history of the founding
of the Felician Sisters by Blessed Mary Angela in 1855
Events
in Warsaw, Poland. In 1874 Father Dabrowski, who was
living in Polonia, Wisconsin, wrote to Blessed Mary Natural Solutions Using Essential Oils
Angela asking her to send several Sisters to America to Thursday, October 18 6 p.m.
help open a school. Always remembering “serve where you are needed”, five Felician Felician Village - Village Hall
Sisters were chosen for the adventure. These pioneer Sisters started their journey 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc
on October 24, 1874, traveling by boat and train to eventually reach Polonia on Laura Mitcheltree, dõTERRA Oils Consultant,
November 21, 1874. That December the Sisters opened a two room school in the will discuss the following:
rectory, their temporary convent. Ninety children enrolled the first day. • What are essential oils?
In 1887, Father Luczycki rented a two-story home in Manitowoc to house the sick, • How to use essential oils
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Motherhouse in Detroit, and requested that she send Sisters to help him with his
work with the people of Manitowoc. In August, three Felician Sisters arrived in
Manitowoc. As the number of orphans and elderly increased, a larger home was
Conversation Starters
needed. The laying of the cornerstone for a larger building was held in June 1888, *RESCHEDULED DATE*
with the structure completed in December. The original name of the Home was “The Wednesday, October 24 6 p.m.
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Home for the Aged, Crippled and Orphans.” This Felician Village - Village Hall
new structure could accommodate 60 residents. 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc
Every aspect of the life of Blessed Mary Angela reflected her concern for the salvation Not sure what to talk about anymore?
of all people and service to the needy, all of which was sustained by her faith and Learn ideas and tips to enhance communica-
selfless love of God and desire to do his will. Although she died in 1899, her faith, tion, stimulate language and connect.
hope and love were shared and passed along to her fellow Felician Sisters; these values Presented by Dawn Petitpreen, Speech
and vision continue to this day at Felician Village and all other Felician ministries. Therapist, Felician Village.
In the November issue, I will continue to share more of the story of the early struggles
of the Felician Sisters in Manitowoc. Learning, Coping & Surviving as an
Peace and All Good, Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Wednesday, November 7
A special thank you to all who donated a raffle
prize, baked good item and/or helped out at 1:00 p.m.
Family Fest. It was a great success! Refreshments
Frank Soltys,
President/CEO 1:30 p.m.
FREE Presentation
Mind Matters Felician Village -
Village Hall
Join us for activities that help stimulate your mind! 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc
Mind Matters
Join former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J.
2nd and 4th Monday of each month Schreiber as he shares lessons from his decade-
3:30 p.m. - Mezzaine plus journey as a caregiver for his wife, Elaine,
Questions? Ask Lauren in the Gardens office. who lives with Alzheimer’s disease.
Schreiber is also well-known for his award-
winning book, My Two Elaines: Learning,
Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s
Caregiver. Seating is limited. RSVP by Nov. 5
Following the presentation will be tours of St.
Francis, the dementia household at St. Mary’s.
To register for events, please call
(920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email,
fvmarketing@felicianvillage.org.
Resident Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 16 - The Glab Lounge - 10:15 a.m.
October 2018 | The Gardens Gazette 5
Art is Fun Adult Coloring Photo
Sponsored by the
Felician Sisters
1635 S. 21st Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
T • 920-684-7171
F • 920-684-0240
www.felicianvillage.org
Our Mission
To continue the
healing ministry of Jesus
by providing compassionate
care that respects the dignity
of each person we serve.
Word Search Answers Our Vision
Our vision is to lead the
community in offering seniors
personalized services that
are life-enriching and
wellness focused.
Our Values
Respect for Human Dignity
Compassion
Check out our Transformation
Facebook page Solidarity with the Poor
to see FV Justice and Peace
residents and
staff take on the
newest internet President & CEO
craze, the “Baby Frank Soltys
Shark Challenge”
music video! Director of Marketing
Barb Fricke
Marketing Specialist
6 The Gardens Gazette | October 2018 Kim Christoffel, Editor
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