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Luminary Caregiver Awards
Written by Joseph Pritchard, Health Services Administrator
The 3rd Annual Luminary Caregiver Awards was well attended by residents, staff,
and other memory support advocates from the outside community. The Luminary
Caregiver Awards are held to recognize individuals and organizations who are providing
support and aid to those battling against Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of
dementia.
Dementia takes everything from us. It takes our family, friends, parents and
children. It takes our memories, our music, our dance, and our thoughts. This is why we
fight so hard. Dementia is a tough enemy, but we are determined and resolute in our
support. This year, we had champions who are leading the charge and award winners
who will be providing new encouragement to the fight! We have awarded:
John A. Charland Innovation Luminary Caregiver Award: StageBridge
Stagebridge, based in Oakland, California, is the nation’s oldest and most
renowned theatre company of older adults. Founded in 1978 by Dr. Stuart Kandell, the
company’s mission is to enrich the lives of older adults and their communities through
the performing arts.
Stagebridge offers professionally-taught classes for adults over 50 in its
Performing Arts Institute, as well as storytelling programs in Bay Area public schools in
its Storybridge program. Through Seniors Reaching Out events, the company brings high
-quality entertainment and hands-on classes to community venues that serve both active
and frail elders.
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Millennial Luminary Caregiver Award: Lily Nguyen, Director,
Performing Arts Institute (PAI) and Seniors Reaching Out (SRO)
As the Director of Performing Arts Institute and Seniors Reaching Out at
Stagebridge, Lily administers classes at PAI, as well as performances and workshops
through SRO. She holds the highest regard for all of the organizational magic that
happens behind the scenes, and she thrives in collaborative settings. As an East Bay Area
native, specifically Union City, she hopes to give back to her community for a long time
to come by making performance art accessible to all regardless of one's age, abilities,
orientation, or culture.
Inspirational Luminary Caregiver Award: LIFE ElderCare
LIFE ElderCare’s mission is to empower the aging to live with independence and
interdependence by nourishing mind, body and spirit. LIFE serves Alameda County as
the “one door” seniors can access to obtain essential services. LIFE offers fall
prevention assistance, meals on wheels, VIP rides, and Friendly Visitors. They are also
able to refer to a wide-range of other providers that can give even more help and
support to those in need.
This year’s recipients were honored and humbled by the awards. They were all
deserving. Knowing that they are doing whatever they can to help us all fight the battle
against Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia brings much needed hope and light. Thank
you to everyone who helped make the Luminary Awards such a success. And here’s to
an even better one next year!
Messenger—September 2019—Page 2
The Chaplain’s Corner
By Chaplain Joel Ingram
“The Paper Mirror”
Have you ever seen a mirror made of paper? Me neither! And yet, the pages of a
journal can be a wonderful “life mirror” when regularly used. Of course, there’s the rub. I
don’t know how many journals I’ve purchased in my lifetime (let’s just say a few), but I
can say with certainty I’ve never filled up the last page of one and said, “Nice. Time to
buy another one!” No, most of my journals are a little more than beautifully bound dust
magnets!
But, lack of consistency notwithstanding, the fact remains there is something
enjoyable and beneficial in reflecting on one’s day. Here are some of the benefits I’ve
found:
It makes me slow down and get quiet. This helps me end my day in a better place than
an exhausted heap!
It helps me see the events of today as connected to yesterday – and – influencing my
tomorrow.
It challenges me to partake in a more intentional and purposeful life. (Paralleling
Socrates statement that an unexamined life is not worth living).
It assists me in noting things left undone from today – thus giving me a “leg up” on
tomorrow.
So, if you’ve never journaled, or used to but have fallen
off the “journalist wagon”, why not take it up and see if it’s a
blessing to your life? You’ve got nothing to lose, but a little
ink, right? Should you do so, here are a few tips others have
shared with me for staying faithful to the habit:
Find YOUR best time—Many people find the end of the
day a good time to journal. It may be for you, as the whole
day lies behind you for reflection. But such a time may not
be ideal for some. Maybe you’re so tired at the end of the
day your journal acts more like a pillow than a memory
storehouse. If so, mornings or afternoons might work
better for you. Or, use your journal as an anytime catch all; a place to take short notes
about events and thoughts as they come to you throughout the day.
Don’t make promises you cannot keep—No need to promise you’ll complete 3 pages
every day. Some days may not afford you the time or energy. Some days may hold little
or no significance. Rather that pre-plan an amount, just pledge to log some happenings
or feelings for each day, be they many, or few, long or short. It’s about being consistent
as much as creating your content.
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Find the method of entry that works for you—I prefer using a computer to
journal. I prefer this method for two reasons. First, I can type much faster than I
can write. Second, my typing has typos but is readable. My handwriting has
typos and is unreadable. So…
Whatever your time of writing, method of writing or style of journaling, I
hope you’ll give it a try (or another try) if you’re so inclined. I’m giving it a go –
and – liking the result. Until next month, and 30 more journal entries … Chaplain
Joel
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Forgiveness
Submitted by Jeanne Benedict
From the files of Irwin M. Fershleiser, PM, Late Masonic Grand Chaplain
“Maybe one day we’ll grow weary of whining and
celebrate the rain, the manna, the half-filled glass of
water, the little gifts from heaven that make each day
bearable. Instead of cloaking ourselves in the armor of
pessimism, maybe we’ll concede that we are who we are:
capricious, unfortunate, wonderful, delicate, alive.—
Mark Collins in “On the Road to Emmaus”
The next time you start complaining about your lot in
life, don’t listen.
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Dog Days of Summer—Written by the Lorber Recreation Team
Lorber residents celebrated “Dog Days of Summer” with some Hawaiian music,
delicious food (Pink Poodle drinks, hot dogs) and of course DOGS. Our wonderful
volunteers, Jim Westfall accompanied by “Bailey” and Bea Corley with “Lulu” made
the event Dogtastic!
Edith Ecklund Nelle Hunter Mary Morris Harold Earley
Lulu
Bailey
Dorothy Vanden Bos Virginia Gates
The phrase “dog days” has nothing to do with dogs or even a lazy summer.
The phrase refers to the dog star, Sirius, which appears to rise before the sun, in
late July. During this period, Greeks and Romans believed it could bring fever or
even catastrophe. However, our Dog Days celebration brought much joy and good
times. Thank you Bea & Jim for bringing Lulu & Bailey.
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Virginia Gates
Sponsoring Lodge: Island
City #215
City: Alameda
Moved in on: August 7, 2019
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Written by Chris Gershtein, Director of Quality Management
Since the last update, there have been ten Blue Box Cards submitted as of
August 16, 2019. There were two compliments in these cards! There was one that
expressed how much the cleaning work and maintaining the fourth floor South patio is
appreciated, and one praising two staff members, David Bible and Arniel Mirasol, who
went the extra mile giving excellent service during an outing. These were passed on to
the departmental Supervisors and Administration for acknowledgement and thanks.
There were seven concerns:
1. Four were regarding Jasmine Myers no longer being able to assist residents with
their computers, cell phones, and tablets/iPads. These resident concerns were
forwarded to Christina Drislane and Joseph Pritchard for re-evaluation to see if
some adjustments could be made.
2. One was regarding the ceramics and craft rooms still being unusable. Dennis
Lopiccolo has stated that he is moving forward with it as quickly as possible.
3. There was one concern about the need to clean the cart used in the South Mall,
which was also sent to facilities for follow up.
4. There was one concern about the cleanliness of the juice machines in the Main
Dining Room which was sent to John Marshall for resolution.
In addition to the above compliments and concerns there was a suggestion to turn
the 3rd North utility room into a Laundry Room for the North Building. This was sent
to Administration and Facilities for review and evaluation.
Thank you very much for continuing to use this communication tool, especially for
any safety related issues. Please keep the cards coming!
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SAFETY CORNER
A monthly Reminder from the MH Safety Committee:
Weather Change
Living in Northern California, we are blessed with
almost perfect weather. In very few places in the world,
are you able to go skiing in the mountains and watch the
sunset over the ocean on the very same day.
With the end of summer approaching and autumn
on its way, the temperature will eventually start to drop
and we need to make sure that we are ready for that
weather change.
Please make sure that you are comfortable with the
temperature in your home. If you need to adjust the heat
or air conditioning, please call the Maintenance Hotline
at extension 6750. Make sure that the switch to run your
heater/air conditioner is turned on when you call.
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Old Age Ain’t No Place For Sissies—Submitted by Zelma Campbell
Things you have permission to do (or not do) now that you’re officially old...
Listen more.
Be real with people.
Share you wisdom.
Pass on traditions.
Have strong opinions and voice them.
Ask for what you want.
Spoil your grandkids. (It’s part of the job description).
Make a difference.
Learn something new.
Ignore population opinion (you’ve seen it to be wrong).
Appreciate what you have.
Appreciate where you have been.
Take a real vacation, not a working vacation.
Laugh out loud.
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Who Pushed Me?—Submitted by Ola Afolabi
A man had one very beautiful daughter. When the daughter was ready for
marriage, the father sent news around town that all the eligible young men should
come to compete in a test which would determine who was fit to marry his daughter.
On that day, all was set, all the able-bodied young men came out. Some came
with paper and pen and others with machette and swords. The rich man took them to
his swimming pool and addressed the men: “Any of you who can swim from one end
of this swimming pool to the other would marry my daughter. In addition, I‘ll give
him 15 million dollars, a car and a house so they can start life well. I shall be waiting
to meet my son-in-law at the other end. Good luck!”
As the young men, all very excited at the prospect of winning, started taking off
their shirts, a helicopter came over the pool and dropped alligators and crocodiles into
the pool. Immediately, all the men turned back and started wearing their shirts again.
Disappointed, some of them said, ''That's crazy, let's see who would marry that girl, no
one will''. All of a sudden, they heard a splash in the pool. Everybody watched in
amazement as one gentleman waddled across, expertly avoiding the alligators and
crocodiles.
Finally, he made it to the other side. The rich man could not believe it. He asked
the young man to name anything he wanted, but the man was still panting
uncontrollably. Finally, he got back to his senses and made a request saying, ''Show
me the person who pushed me into the pool?!''
Lesson: You don’t know what you are capable of doing until you are PUSHED!
Meanwhile, the Crocodiles were Rubber Crocodiles.
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End-of-Summer-Fest!—Written by Kim Hegg, Community Relations & Event
Manager
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 21 and join the Masonic family as
we celebrate the end of summer and look forward to the bounty of the fall harvest at the
annual End-of-Summer-Fest celebration!
This event is free
to the Masonic family,
residents and their
family, staff and their
family. There will be
carnival games, craft
booths, a petting zoo,
entertainment, Arts &
Crafts exhibits,
vendors, tours of the
campus, and food
galore!
If you are
interested in having a
booth space, placing an item in the Arts & Crafts display, being a vendor, or volunteering
to help at the event, please contact Kim Hegg, Community Relations & Events Manager
at extension 26442. See you there!
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Farmer’s Market Kick Off—Written by Dietary Department Staff
The Dietary Department in
conjunction with the HOME
Association, will be kicking off this
year’s first official Farmer’s Market,
Friday, September 6th.
The Farmer’s Market will be
located at the Auditorium Patio, and
open to staff, Acacia Creek and
Masonic Home residents to purchase
local fresh fruits and vegetables.
Sales will be cash only and
priced per pound. Watch out for more
information and check out all that
the Farmer’s Market has to offer! Come one, come all!
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Italian Way of Food—Submitted by Anthony Tancredi
There is nothing in the world as mouthwatering as great Italian food. Food in Italy
differs according to the region of the country in which it originates. Most people have the
mistaken notion that all Italian food is centered on big plates of pasta covered with thick
red sauces. This is not the case. Pasta dishes can vary as does the political climate. Italy
in the north offers several pasta recipes calling for butter or olive oil, spaghetti with
anchovies, red pepper flakes, butter and white wine fettuccine with triple butter and
cheese and pasta with plain vegetables such as eggplants or white beans.
Veal and chicken dishes make up a great part of several northern Italian dishes.
Veal Marsala or roasted free range chicken is cooked in a spit type oven, then covered
with olive oil, rosemary and thyme. Rice is a great Italian favorite using sweet butter,
chicken stock and Arborio rice (a special type of rice grown only in the rice fields of
northern Italy).
Bread is one of Italy’s great gifts
to the world. There are over 100 types of
bread that Italian bakeries produce daily.
Also noteworthy to mention is that in
Italy, bread is baked three times a day,
and cold cuts are produced without
nitrates, using only the best parts.
In Italy there is a saying, “A day
without wine is like a day without
sunshine.” Desserts also play a vital role
in the art of Italian food.
Gelato, which translates to ice cream, is much richer in Italy without aeration or
artificial additives. Coffee is of vital interest. Espresso, the coffee there, comes from
Africa and is the most delicious you ever tasted. This coffee is served sometimes with
grappa which is an Italian grape mash white spirits, and runs as high as 160 proof or 80
percent alcohol.
Ciao for now and Buon Appetito to all. In closing may God Bless America
forever.
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Quotable
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Please welcome the newest member of our Connected
Living team, Heidi Marshall Booth! Heidi joins us as the
full time Wellness Coordinator in the Grider Gym. She has
extensive experience as a Senior Group Fitness Instructor,
Research Coordinator, and Personal Trainer. She especially
enjoys working with seniors to help them achieve their
physical fitness potential, according to their own goals and
capabilities. She is also a former Licensed Clinical Social
Worker in Texas. In her spare time, Heidi enjoys working
on watershed restoration and other outdoor activities.
Welcome to the Masonic Homes!
Michelle Baker has been with us for few weeks now as
our new RCFE Healthcare Manager. She comes to the
Masonic Home with 16 years of experience in different
health care settings, including Hospice, Assisted Living in
the South Bay (Los Altos, Saratoga, San Jose, and Scotts
Valley), as well as working for a primary care
physician. Michelle has a passion for resident care and
holds safety and quality of care as her highest values in
her practice. She is also a long-time San Jose Sharks fan
who started going to games way back in the Cow Palace
days! Please greet Michelle, introduce yourself and make
her feel at home. Perhaps you can share one of your
passions with her and she might just do the same!
Amardeep Singh has been
a Certified Nursing
Assistant (C.N.A.) for
almost a year now. He
Lilia Elizabeth Carroll has comes from a skilled
been in long term care nursing facility in
since 2015, starting out as Hayward. His former co-
an Activity Assistant later on workers adore him, and
would love to work with
as an Registered Nurse. She
him again. Amardeep is
was also an accountant prior helping us in filling up our
to her migration to the C.N.A. open positions by
US. Please join us in calling his former co-
welcoming her to our workers to come work
Masonic Homes family. with us.
Messenger—September 2019—Page 10 Continues on page 11Rachel Castro is a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). She
attended the NCP College for her LVN program and has been
practicing as one since 2014. She has a vast experience in
both skilled nursing and post-acute care. During her spare
time, Rachel volunteers in her church and at the Alameda
Public library tutoring children on reading and math. Rachel
is working the night shift at Lorber.
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September
Recreation Outing
Highlights
Thursday, September 5—Oakland A's vs Los
Angeles Angels / Oakland / PRE-PAID EVENT /
Boxed lunch ordered ahead of time to eat on the bus
or purchase lunch at the venue / Resident covers the
meal cost / Departs 11:15 am from South Mall / A/L
& I/L OK.
Sunday, September 8—Pintello Theater Presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now
Change" / Gilroy / PREPAID EVENT/ Departs 12:30 pm from South Mall / A/L & I/
L OK / Consider choosing early seating for lunch.
Thursday, September 12—International Lunch Bunch – Sushi House / Japanese /
Alameda / Departs 10:30 am South Mall / NO SHOW FEE OUTING / Small Group
Outing / Resident covers the meal cost.
Sunday, September 22—Douglas Morrisson Theatre Presents the Three Musketeers /
Hayward / PREPAID EVENT / Departs 1:00 pm from South Mall / A/L & I/L OK.
Thursday, September . 26—Lunch Outing at Skates on the Bay / Berkeley / NO
SHOW FEE OUTING / Departs 10:00 am from South Mall / A/L & I/L OK /
Resident covers the meal cost.
Saturday, September 28—Wheelchair Regatta open to all Veterans and their
spouses / RSVP Only / BBQ will be provided at the venue / Departs 8:30 am from
South Mall.
Sunday, September 29—CA Pops 31st Grand Premiere / San Mateo Performing
Arts / PREPAID EVENT / Departs 1:30 pm from South Mall / A/L & I/L OK / Boxed
dinner when return.
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FYI—Please note that the Nurse Practitioner, Sherri Kneebone, will be attending the
Washington Township Provider meeting on September 12th. This meeting runs until
9:00 a.m. She is expected to return to the Masonic Home Wellness Center by 9:30 am.
Messenger—September 2019—Page 11With a Grateful Heart…
We are each individuals and we are each
different in our looks, thoughts and actions… and
have lived our lives in different and interesting
ways. We should all honor the Masons and treat
them with the respect they deserve, especially
those who have actively served for many, many
years. We should not forget parts of the statements
telling what Masons were all about.
Basic Principles: Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for
religion. It requires of its members a belief in God as part of the obligation of every
responsible adult, but advocates no sectarian faith or practice. Masonic ceremonies
include prayers, both traditional and extempore, to reaffirm each individual’s
dependence on God and to seek divine guidance. Freemasonry is open to men of any
faith, but religion may not be discussed at Masonic meetings.
The Supreme Being: Masons believe that there is one God and that people
employ many different ways to seek and to express what they know of God. Masonry
primarily uses the appellation, “Great Architect of the Universe,” and other non-
sectarian titles, to address the Deity. In this way, persons of different faiths may join
together in prayer, concentrating on God, rather than differences among themselves.
Masonry believes in religious freedom and that the relationship between the
individual and God is personal, private, and sacred.
Volume of the Sacred Law: An open volume of the Sacred Law, “the rule and
guide of life,” is an essential part of every Masonic meeting. The Volume of the
Sacred Law in the Judeo/Christian tradition is the Bible, to Freemasons.
The Oath of Freemasonry: The obligations taken by Freemasons are sworn
on the Volume of the Sacred Law. They are undertakings to follow the principles of
Freemasonry and to keep confidential a Freemason’s means of recognition. The
much discussed “penalties,” judicial remnants from an earlier era, are symbolic, not
literal. They refer only to the pain any honest man should feel at the thought of
violating his word.
Freemasonry Compared with Religion: Freemasonry lacks the basic
elements of religion: (a) It has no dogma or theology, no wish or means to enforce
religious orthodoxy. (b) It offers no sacraments. (c) It does not claim to lead to
salvation by works, by secret knowledge, or by any other means. The secrets of
Freemasonry are concerned with modes of recognition, not with the means of
salvation.
Freemasonry Supports Religion: Freemasonry is far from indifferent toward
religion. Without interfering in religious practice, it expects each member to follow
his own faith and to place his Duty to God above all other duties. Its moral teachings
are acceptable to all religions.
So let’s accept each other – love our differences – live together peacefully in
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our fabulous HOME ON THE HILL, give thanks to The Great Architect-God for the
fantastic HOME and the wonderful folks who help us in so many ways during these,
the last days of our lives.
Submitted by an Anonymous writer
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York Rite of Freemasonry at Siminoff Masonic Center
‘There is no higher degree in Freemasonry than that of Master Mason.
The York Rite offers an insight into the Craft and the completion of
Ancient Craft Masonry.’
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:30 a.m.—Siminoff Daylight Royal Arch Chapter No. 163
11:00 am.—Sword and Trowel Council No. 65
Lunch 12:15 p.m.
2:00 p.m.—Morris Siminoff Commandery U.D.
Contact: Bob Pinkerton
Telephone: 510-851-6794
Email: r-pinkerton@sbcglobal.net
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Messenger—September 2019—Page 13Monthly Weekly or Semi-Weekly
Monday, September 2 Choir Practice
9:00 a.m. Tour Guide—Host & Hostess Meeting / Sundays, 9:00 a.m.—Siminoff
Ice Cream Parlor Sunday Worship
Tuesday, September 3 Sundays, 10:00 a.m.—Siminoff
9:30 a.m.—Low Vision Support Group—Ice Wednesday, 3:10 p.m.—Siminoff
Cream Parlor Ceramics Group
Thursday, September 5 Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays,
2:00 p.m.— Recreation Planning Meeting— 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Auditorium (Location to be announced)
Wednesday, September 11
Bible Study
2:00 p.m.— Fireside Chat—Auditorium
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.—4th Lorber
Wednesday, September 18 Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.—3rd Sedam
9:00 a.m. — Chapel Committee —Meditation
Meditation Chapel
Chapel
10:00 a.m.—Resident Food Advisory Committee— Daughters of the Nile
2nd North Parlor Music Room 2nd Monday, 10:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m.—Welcoming Committee —3rd Will be 3rd North—old MOS office
Wollenberg Song & Prayer
Wednesday, September 25 Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.—3rd Lorber
2:00 p.m.—Resident Council Meeting—Auditorium Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.—4th Lorber
2:30 p.m. — Town Hall Meeting—Auditorium Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.—Traditions
Monday, September 30
3:00 p.m.— Special Friends—Introduction of
Chairperson, Jeanne Benedict—3rd Wollenberg
Conference Room
FYI
“GUESS WHO” The official “Lost and Found” for the
Residents and staff, if you have a Home is located at the Front Desk in
photo of yourself when you were the Head building. If you’ve lost
younger and you are willing to share, something— check there first. If you’ve
please bring it to Ola Afolabi at the found something—take it there first. If
front desk. you have further questions, you can find
answers at the . . . Front Desk. Please
report losses as soon as possible.
FYI
If you’re interested in volunteering in
the mail room, please call ext. 26416
to speak with Ola Afolabi or come to
the front desk.
Messenger—September 2019—Page 14Resident Birthdays Resident Anniversaries
John Dahle 9/4
Jim Leggate Residents Date Years
Dorothy Hoover 9/5 Ralph & Zelma Campbell 9/1 30
Alfreda Anderson Wyn & June Selwyn 9/4 37
Carl Lindkle 9/6 Jerry & Liz Fiske 9/4 61
Ron Hein 9/7 John & Pat Gates 9/22 62
Helen Reneau
Dan Lewis 9/9
Jane Bentley 9/11
Olga Foraker 9/13
Arthur Westerback In Memoriam
Lois Reed
Milda Morrison 9/15 Helen Burkhead
July 25, 2019
Barbara Raney 9/18
Sponsoring Lodge: San
Barbara Dippel 9/20 Francisco #121
John Gates 9/21
Maxine Freeman
Ann Horn
Billie Fulton 9/25 July 25, 2019
Sponsoring Lodge: Live Oak
#61
Clyde Davis
August 20, 2019
Mason of: Pleasanton
#321
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The Messenger is published monthly as a vehicle of Table of Contents — September 2019
communication and entertainment for the residents
and staff of the Masonic Home at Union City with a Luminary Caregiver Awards .……...…………...1
focus on sharing information about residents, Home Luminary cont………………………………......2
activities, and items of interest to the “Masonic The Paper Mirror……......……...….……………3
Family.” The Paper cont/Forgiveness/Guess Who…… ….4
Dog Days/New Resident...…….……..…….…...5
Proofreaders: Blue Box/Safety Corner.………...……...............6
Residents: Barbara Dippel, Marion Papay, Bob Old Age/Who Pushed Me………...………..…...7
McCain, Richard & Marla Cummings End of Summer Fest/Farmer’s Market...………..8
Staff: Mary Henneuse & Ola Afolabi Italian Way/Quotable....……...……...……….....9
New Team Members……...……………...……10
Distribution: Residents: Earl & Sheri Purington New Team cont/Sep Rec Outings/FYI………...11
With a Grateful Heart…………........….………12
Photography: Joel Ingram, George Wilkerson, With a grateful/York Rite/Masonic Word……..13
Recreation Department Staff & Friends Meetings……………………………………….14
Birthdays, Anniversaries, In Memoriam….…...15
Editor: Ola Afolabi, UC Communications Manager You’re Lookin’ At It…………………….…….16
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