New Village Terrace Takes Friendship Village Core Values Into the Next Generation - SPRING 2019
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The happenings at
SPRING 2019
Friendship Village &
Landmark Commons
New Village Terrace
Takes Friendship
Village Core Values
Into the Next
Generation
CEO’s Desk
We’re Building For The Next Generation!
Finally! Finally in this issue we are able to showcase our future and celebrate
it with you! A year and half ago FV announced to our residents, staff, neighbors
and the Cedar Valley at large that we were embarking on a 3-5 year journey to
rebuild our main campus at Park Lane. In this issue, you will hear about and see
a few pictures of our vision for this project. We are well on the road to being able
to put shovels in the ground and start building. Our marketing team has been
busy meeting with those who signed up for our “First Friends Club;” nearly half
our apartments are already spoken for!
Lisa Gates This process has been a work of love and grandchildren, to our residents who
and deep commitment to the future will now have opportunity to interact with
President & CEO
of FV. We are very aware that it is not little ones on a regular basis, to children
often that a gift to mold the future of who can learn and grow by interaction
Our residents and FV, like this opportunity, is given. We with people over 62, and to the Cedar
their desires are always at feel that responsibility immensely, and Valley as a whole. An open house will be
heart of what we do and the acknowledge that decisions made today scheduled before opening; I invite you to
dining venues we offer. will impact FV for a long time. To that come and see this extension of who FV
end, representatives from the residents, has been to the Cedar Valley for the last
from each of the departments, and from 50 years!
the Board of Directors were included in
the process at various times. It is our So, a lot is in this issue. It is our hope
goal that what rises out of the ground that once you have reached the final
My Retirement Living,
now is the best possible replacement page you will be as excited as we are
the voice of Friendship
Village and Landmark for the bricks and mortar that have about what is happening at FV. As CEO,
Commons, is published been home to our residents for the past I can honestly and proudly say that I
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319-291-8544 enduring the turmoil of building a new
or email dholm@fvrc.com. Also, as if rebuilding our main campus home for them yet remain supportive and
isn’t enough, we have seized the encouraging. Our staff round out our FV
You may also register at
Friendshipvillageiowa.com/ opportunity to build a child care center family and I firmly believe each person
my-life-magazine – I do not know which project I am more working here serving our residents was
excited about! The Center’s opening day brought specifically to us and is meant
Information you provide to
Friendship Village will never has been set for July 1, 2019. Childcare to be a part of our family. I thank God for
be shared with any other will be available round the clock, 7 everyone one on our team.
organization or company.
days a week, including an area for - Lisa
sick children to come to when needed.
Through this opportunity, we will be able -All Village Terrace pictures are
1 to minister to our staff who have children architect’s renderings.
Introducing the Cedar Valley’s
Most Unique Childcare Center
The announcement of plans to build the new $75M Village Terrace complex was coupled with the creation and construction
of the Cedar Valley’s most unique childcare center: It Takes A Village Childcare. Two major challenges motivated
Waterloo’s premier retirement living community, Friendship Village, to expand its services to the area’s youngest population:
• The intergenerational connection between children and grandparent-age adults has very positive impacts on both age
groups. The involvement of qualified “grandparent” volunteers provides warmth, comfort, and a sense of at-home nurturance
to children, while providing joy, value, and renewed purpose to seniors. Combining retirees from education, medicine,
nursing, and business with family values and Cedar Valley’s youngest is a win-win for both!
• The acquisition and retention of the
most trained, skilled, and talented
employees is enhanced by providing
cost-effective, quality childcare
onsite. ITAVC will never close (all day
every day, second and third shifts
and weekends), will be staffed by
professionals, and have a separate
sick-care area with a licensed nurse on
duty.
The Friendship Village Foundation
granted $300,000 towards the
construction. The McElroy Foundation
has granted $150,000 over three
years for programming. There are
naming opportunities for gifts of
$50,000 or more towards construction.
A tuition assistance scholarship fund
will be established as well. ITAVC is
501c3 non-profit corporation, and all
gifts are eligible for tax deductible
Lisa Gates, CEO, and Sherry Turner, Director of Compliance & Education,
status through the Friendship Village
inside the new ITAVC site 2
Foundation.
Phil & Carol Porter
Life Examples of Friendship Village’s Core Values
Have you ever heard that expression, “I’m retired and so busy, I don’t know how I ever found time to
work?” Well, that describes Phil Porter.
Phil grew up in a family of six in Waterloo. He attended Sacred Heart School where he met his high school
sweetheart, Carol. During college days at Loras College, Phil and Carol sent love letters back and forth
until marrying in August, 1962. Their early marriage years were mobile: University of South Dakota for a
master’s degree in Psychology, followed by several moves, finally settling in Atlantic, Iowa, in pursuit of
both job opportunities and a more meaningful life. Phil recalls, “in 1979, Carol and I met that need though
a born-again experience and the infilling of the Holy Spirit.” The Porter family grew to four with the births of
Chris and Cathy. After the girls graduated from high school, Phil and Carol moved to Oskaloosa where Phil
served as a clinical psychologist at the Community Mental Health Center for 28 years, while Carol worked
as a bookkeeper and later an insurance agent. Phil reflected, “The Lord we serve is a God of increase. The
original family of 4 has now grown to 23, including 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Life is good!”
The 25th wedding anniversary was a memorable event: Carol announced she was done in the kitchen.
Later that year Carol gifted Phil with a Chinese Wok and an Omelet maker for Christmas and he became
the family chef! He remembers the move to Friendship Village and experiencing the joy of dinner prepared
daily – not a big change for Carol, but an exciting one for Phil!
Phil and Carol’s introduction to Friendship Village came through Phil’s mother, Kate. Kate worked at
Friendship Village as a hostess and a bookkeeper, moving there after retirement. The excellent care Kate
Phil with daughters Chris (left) and Cathy (right) received as she became more dependent due to balance and memory issues earned the Porters’ respect
and admiration of Friendship Village – it became their retirement home, too. Carol passed last year, and the support, friendship, and care
of the FV family was an encouragement to Phil during this difficult time. Together, they had made many friends at Friendship Village, and
keeping her memory alive through these friendships has been truly a blessing.
Phil has always loved music. He grew up watching his parents and their friends singing around the piano. Phil sang in high school choir,
and formed a quartet with his 3 brothers. Phil even remembers the quartet singing at Friendship Village nearly 30 years ago! Today Phil
sings baritone in our own Village Voices as well as the Proud Image Barber Shop Chorus, currently preparing for its annual competition!
Phil has served as President of the Friendship Village Resident Council, VP of the Friendship Village Auxiliary, and currently as President. “I
appreciate the active Auxiliary members for their time spent volunteering and raising funds for the Friendship Village Health Centers. A recent
Auxiliary donation was the placing of blanket warmers at the Health Center – who wouldn’t appreciate a warm blanket on a winter day?”
The many wellness activities at FV typically include Phil. Being a lifetime jogger, he participates in the weekly exercise classes, Friendship
Walks, swimming in the Landmark Commons pool, and ping-pong. Phil serves as a FV Companion, accompanying FV residents to doctor
appointments. “I appreciate opportunities to help residents travel outside to appointments, which can often be a challenging experience for
them.” He also volunteers time each week with residents in the Centers, getting residents involved in sing-a-longs! Phil is known for his
jokes - sometimes corny, but always amusing (example = “What do you call a cow
with a twitch? Beef jerky”). When asked why he enjoys life at Friendship Village,
Phil responded, “I’m glad I’m here – there is so much to enjoy, and it is reassuring
to know that I have total life care for the years ahead.”* When asked to describe
himself, Phil replied, “I love life and the One who gave me life, Who is the source of
my strength and joy.”
In Hawaii – on a trip for the entire family
of twelve In Loving Memory of
Carol Porter
3 1940 – 2018
My Favorite Vacation Spot
Landmark Commons!
A Ten Year Old’s Resort of Choice
Sometimes marketing happens in the residents consider the staff as family,
most wonderful, unexpected way. Meet the employees connect with residents
Caleb Olesen, 10 year old grandson of like family also. Frequent smiles, hugs,
residents Bjorn & Sue Olesen. “We’ve and kind words from a resident really
had the joy of watching him and his make LMC employees feel loved just like
siblings grow up here while visiting family.
Farfar and Farmor” (Danish for father’s
father and father’s mother). As part of You’re right, Caleb.
a school project, Caleb’s class was Landmarks Commons is the best!
assigned a project to fill out and illustrate
“One Vacation Spot in your State.”
Caleb chose Landmark Commons. In
Caleb’s words, “Landmark Commons
is the best because the pool has a hot
tub. Landmark Commons has a café,
pool, game room, video game room.”
His illustration of our building is spot
on! It’s nice knowing how much Caleb
truly enjoys spending time with us at
Landmark Commons and with his Farfar
and Farmor.
Just like the Olesen’s, family is very
important to all at Landmark Commons.
It is natural to see residents teaching
grandchildren to swim or fish in the pond. Caleb Olesen (second from left) with his parents,
Hosting family occasions like birthday Peter & Jen, Farmor Sue, Farfar Bjorn, and siblings
and graduation parties are encouraged. Asher, Kelsey, and Nathaniel
Grandkids enjoy waffles in the bistro
and picking up candy at the office. It is
fun to watch the young riders on their
bikes around Commons Circle, grandkids
walking dogs, or the youngsters leaving
the pool area with towels slung over
their shoulders. It is such a joy having
kids share dinner with grandma and
grandpa in the dining room. At Landmark
Commons family encompasses even the
employees as well. Throughout the years
residents have enjoyed the experience
of watching staff grow up before their
very eyes. Starting their first high school
job to graduating from college, then
expanding into an exciting career and
even beginning a family. Not only do By Kayla Funk
Landmark Commons Director 4
75 Million Dollar
Village Terrace
Build
Friendship Village Takes
Core Values to the Next
Generation
After five decades of being the
LifeCare leader in retirement living in
the Cedar Valley, Friendship Village
is heading progressively into the
next decade to deliver even more
for the next generation of retirees.
With luxury all inclusive resorts and
fabulous cruises on the rise within
the baby boomer generation (54-74
year olds), it is more important than
ever to provide an exceptional level of
service in all we do Village Terrace Independent Living
customer service accompanied with
COMMUNITY - continuing our residences. The 4 story complex
the “all inclusive” amenities and “stress
foundation build on friends and faith will set lakeside with 77 spacious
free maintenance” that so many desire.
PROGRESSIVE - embracing the future apartment homes; balconies will view
Living in an active community that
with vision and leadership. either greenspace or the lake. Village
offers everything you would want in a
Terrace will include underground
resort vacation destination and owning
Friendship Village announced in parking with elevators to take you up
the security of LifeCare as you age in
November plans to build the new into your permanent vacation home!
place is the greatest concept on the
planet!
Something new . . . something old .
. . the new campus will highlight the
latest technology in comfort, security,
and health. What will continue into
Friendship Village’s second half-
century are the core values that have
created the magic of friendliness:
MY LIFE - providing dignified holistic
living in your home
FAMILY FOCUSED - uniting fun,
respectful relationships
EXCELLENCE - inspiring quality
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Imagine sitting with your friends by the
floor to ceiling fireplace in the first floor
great room looking out over the lake. Of
course the bistro is next door - so enjoy
a breakfast pastry, coffee, or a soup and
sandwich. Stroll down the hall to your
Yoga or Tai Chi class or get a massage
in our wellness and fitness center. Stop
by the Hair Salon for a mani-pedi or that
exhilarating shampoo and style! Meet
your besties on the second floor and
play a game of billiards or enjoy a game
of Bridge. How about appetizers and a
glass of wine at the pub before heading
into that chef prepared cuisine in the
gorgeous lakeside restaurant style dining
room decorated with its own floor to
ceiling fireplace. Sit with several of your
friends or maybe that special someone
at one of the more intimate banquettes.
How about taking in the sunset with a
succulent dessert outside on the patio?
The night is still young, so head down
to the 1st floor event center and enjoy a movie, live music, maybe a guest speaker, or even a beautiful worship service. Take a
leisurely walk with your friends as you each retreat back to your spacious apartment homes laughing together as you all share
the fun memories of the day and talk about your plans for tomorrow! As you enter your apartment, you immediately recognize
housekeeping had been there earlier. Instantly a smile and sigh of relief – you can put up your feet because no evening chores to
deal with!
Connected to the new Village Terrace Independent Living complex will be a state-of-the-art Health Center with 72 skilled care
private rooms. Friendship Village is proud to offer extraordinary retirement living at its best while providing that peace of mind that
comes with LifeCare* so you can spend your time, energy, and income doing what you love instead of worrying about the future
cost of healthcare.
Ready to give yourself the retirement
you deserve? Village Terrace pre-
construction sales have begun and the
Sales and Marketing team is available
to share more information with you.
Call today (319-486-1680) to begin that
fascinating experience you imagine! Let
Friendship Village be your retirement
vacation destination! Bon Voyage!
* LifeCare = predictable rates that protect
you and your estate from the ever-rising
costs of long-term care
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2018 Annual Report
Friendship Village Foundation is a worthy charity, fulfilling its mandate
“to develop resources for greater opportunities at Friendship Village.”
Several grants from the Benefactor Fund were given to Friendship Village to help provide assistance to members who have
financial need due to circumstances beyond their control. Our CEO, Lisa Gates, has reiterated on many occasions, “No one
has ever been asked to leave Friendship Village due to financial need, nor will anyone in the future.” Gifts to the Foundation’s
Benefactor Fund transfer as grants to Friendship Village to provide necessary assistance. Whereas LifeCare protects members’
assets from the potential erosion of increased medical care, Benefactor Fund grants help protect the dignity of members when
financial assistance is needed – a worthy charitable need to consider.
Also during 2018, funds were raised and granted to Friendship Village to
purchase two Yamaha CLP-685 pianos; one for Park Lane and one for Village
Place. The project was completed and the pianos in place in time for Christmas! A
festive Piano Dedication was held in the Park Lane Dining Room on February 18,
2019. Guest Cindy Lear performed to everyone’s delight in a nearly full house. The
dining staff served tasty and artfully created refreshments prior to the event. These
pianos will avail a wide variety of playing styles regularly at monthly birthday dinners,
special events, and private gatherings.
The Foundation in 2018 took permanent
oversight of the Friendship Village
Veterans’ Memorial, one of the few, or
perhaps only, private veterans’ memorial
in the Cedar Valley! Donations towards
the Memorial will assure the best of
care, development, and preservation
into perpetuity – a worthy charitable
objective.
$300,000, the largest Foundation grant Lisa & Cindy with the new Park Lane piano
in more than a decade, was given to
Friendship Village to begin construction of the new Friendship Village’s childcare
center, “It Takes A Village Childcare” (see the article on page 2). The Foundation
board recognized the value of both an opportunity for intergenerational involvement
with children and the opportunity to acquire and retain the best staff in the Cedar
Valley area by offering quality childcare at a reduced rate. Additionally, plans are
underway to create and sustain a tuition assistance scholarship fund – a worthy
charitable investment in both this generation and the next.
$300,000, the largest Foundation grant in
more than a decade, was given to Friendship
Village to begin construction of the new
Friendship Village’s childcare center, “It
Takes A Village Childcare” Ground breaking ceremony with (left to right) Wade
Itzen, President, BankIowa, Waterloo, Ron Weimer,
board member and chaplain, Lisa Gates, CEO/
Pres, Jay Nardini, Board President, and Waterloo
7 Mayor Quentin Hart.
Twenty-five people were memorialized through tribute gifts in 2018.
In addition to these tribute gifts, recognition and gratitude are due to the
following whose generosity included the Friendship Village Foundation:
Foundation Friends
(Gifts up to $1,000)
Pat & Louis Beck Marian & David Greene Lois Rooff
Stephanie & Lowell Beck Laurie & David Holm Mary Jane & Bob Shafer
Wayne Beck Sonia Johannsen Patty & Chuck Stilwill
Donovan Benson Mary Kay & Richard Klingaman Mary Ann & Robert Wagner
Jane & Sam Christensen Lois Marsch Fran & Jim Waring
Judy & Don Cole Ann C. & K.S. Meehan Vivian & Ron Weimer
Jean Gardner & Marvin Siler Frank (Bud) Van Kerckhove
Legacy Leaders
(Leaves engraved on the Friendship Tree)
(Gifts of $1,000 or more)
Maxine Cagley Amy Smith family
Fleming Sisters Fund Clark Swartz Jr. family
Jeanette & Jim Grady Elaine Webbeking
Alyca & Jim Leet Vivian & Ron Weimer
Candy & Jay Nardini Young Plumbing & Heating
Recent changes in U.S. tax laws have encouraged several ways to
David maximize giving; Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, and gifts
Holm of appreciated assets are a few. Contributions to the Friendship Village
Director of
Development account through a community foundation may qualify for an Iowa 25% tax
credit, as well as federal tax deductions.
Friends of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc. and the Friendship Village Foundation are 501(c)(3)
corporations. All contributions are tax deductible charitable giving.
Friendship Village Foundation 3720 Village Place, Waterloo, IA 50702
319-291-8544 or email: dholm@fvrc.com 8
Friendship Ann & Steve Schuler
Friendship Village Tribute Gifts
Village Shirley & Carl Schuler
Katherine & Mark Schreiner
Foundation Gifts Mary Ann & Ronald Stevens
Mary Dougan
(Nov. 2018 - Feb. 2019) Irene Luxon Donald Sawyer
Herb Ludwig Irene Luxon
Mary Ann Eyres
Carolyn & John Becker
Piano Project Gifts Lois Marsch Al Sorensen
Roxanne & Fred Blankenship
In memory of: Lee Stonewall John Ryan
Barbara & John Bovy Betty Willasson
Doris Butler, Martin Harms, Larry Johnson
Maisie & Brad Bovy Lee Stonewall
& Jane Walden Lee Stonewall
Erma & Yeoman Cowlishaw
Don Benson Patricia Kennedy
Sally & Blake Hollis General Auxiliary Gifts
Maryann Locke
Mary Kay Klingaman Donovan Benson
In appreciation for Don Lee Stonewall
Linda Ludwig Mary Holub
Benson’s inspirational Lucy Laing
Lois Marsch Bob Jefferson
music programs at Cecile Powers
Kathy Rateliff Maxine Rousselow
Christmas Herb Ludwig
Marta A. Seibert
Anonymous Anonymous
Anonymous
Donald Sawyer
Anna & Jerry Kingery
Merlin Harbaugh
Piano Project
Shirley Hileman
Donovan Benson
Donna & Clarion Winzenburg Friendship Village Auxiliary’s Annual
Maxine Cagley
Clark Swartz Jr. Spring Brunch & Bazaar
Jean Gardner & Marvin Siler
Nancy Pettit
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Jeanette & Jim Grady
Clark Swartz Jr. family
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Sonia Johannsen
Mary Elaine Thoma
Margene Grady Delicious Brunch
Mary Kay & Richard Klingaman
served in the Park Lane
Alyca & Jim Leet
Lois Rooff Gifts up to $999.00 dining area (last year
Mary Jane & Bob Shafer Sonia Johannsen more than 600 were
Patty & Chuck Stilwill John Deere volunteers seated!)
Anna C. & K.S. Meehan
Tribute Gifts
In memory of: Legacy Leaders
Ed Bunz Tree Engravings
Judith Anton Gifts of $1,000 or more
Janan & Dave Bader
Mary & Rocky Brown Maxine Cagley
Marian Champ Betty Cline Bazaar Shops
Jeanette & Jim Grady • Bakery
Grant Wood Area AEA
Dorothy Guetzlaff Alyca & Jim Leet • Crafts
Teresa Hager Clark Swartz Jr. family • Books
Sheryl & Dan Johannsen Elaine Webbeking • Jewelry
Sonia Johannsen Young Plumbing & Heating • Yesteryears’
Mary Kay & Richard Klingaman
Lois Marsch
Friendship Treasures
Beth Meissen Village Auxiliary
Ruth Anne Schneck Gifts
Ann & William Starr (Nov. 2018 - Feb. 2019)
Doris Wagner
Tribute Gifts
Fran & Jim Waring
In memory of:
Roseanne & William Woerner
Ed Bunz
Martin Harms
Mary Lou Carroll
Virginia Foelske
Beverly Narveson
Bertilla Mickle
Lucille Paulsen
Patricia Kennedy
Cecile Powers
Chris & Mark Kennedy
Lee Stonewall
Patricia Kennedy family
Bill Dodd All proceeds are donated to the Friendship
9 Cecile Powers Village Assisted Living and Skilled Care unitsChaplain’s Chat
Remembering our past, but also preparing for the future are two very important
components of Friendship village as we strive to live out our mission:
“Through faith we inspire, connect and honor those on their retirement journey.”
The main purpose that Moses, I believe, had in mind when he wrote the Old Testament
book of Deuteronomy was that of reminding Israel for all time of the special relationship
they had with God. This purpose was expressed many times in some of the most tender
terms found anywhere in the Bible. God’s message to Israel through Moses was over
and over again: “I have loved you!” I have chosen you to be a special people to myself. You are therefore a holy people! I am a
faithful God and will keep my promises to you!”
Moses called upon Israel to remember God’s great goodness in the past (Deuteronomy 4:32-38). Moses went on from there, then, to
encourage them to press forward into the future by making sure that the generations to come would hold firm to some critical core
values - Deuteronomy 4:39-40: “Know therefore this day, and consider it, in thine heart, that the Lord He is God in heaven above, and
upon the earth beneath: there is none else. Thou shalt
keep his statutes, and his commandments, which I
command thee this day.”
The importance of holding firm to these core values is
stated in the second half of verse 40: “. . . that it may
go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and
that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth,
which the Lord thy God giveth thee, forever.”
At Friendship Village, as we build for future Chaplain George Farber leading singing with Joan
generations we hold firm to our mission. In doing so, Peek at the piano
Mary Kay Klingaman at the organ
we earnestly adhere to and cherish our core values:
1. My Life - Provide dignified holistic living in your home
Bible Study
Opportunities
2. Family Focused - Uniting fun, respectful relationships
3. Excellence - Inspiring quality service in all we do
4. Community - Continuing our foundation built on friends and faith SUNDAY:
5. Progressive - Embracing the future with vision and leadership 1:30pm Lakeview Lodge
3:30pm Vespers in the Chapel
As we hold firmly to our mission and steadfastly remind ourselves to live out our core
values, our future will be extremely bright, just as was true for Israel! Can you tell I am MONDAY:
enthusiastically excited for the days ahead! 10:30am Pavilion Health Center
3:00pm Rosewood Estate
Chaplain Ron Weimer 7:00pm Landmark Commons (Fall & Spring)
WEDNESDAY:
1:30pm Lakeview Lodge
As we hold firmly to our mission and steadfastly 3:00pm Lakeview Landing Health Center
6:15pm Chapel 7:00pm Cove Lounge
remind ourselves to live out our core values, our
CATHOLIC SERVICES
future will be extremely bright, just as was true for AT PARK LANE CHAPEL:
Israel! Can you tell, I am enthusiastically excited for Sunday, 10:15 a.m., Liturgy
the days ahead! Monday, 6:00 p.m., Rosary
10Magazine Contents
Page 1 CEO - The Next Generation
Page 2 Cedar Valley’s Most
Unique Childcare
Page 3 Meet Phil Porter
Page 4 My Favorite Vacation
Resort
Page 5 The New VILLAGE
TERRACE
Village Terrace
Architect’s Rendering
Gorgeous two-story Great Room
with floor-to-ceiling fire place
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