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Peppermint Dreams
A Newsletter for
the Families and Supporters
of Our Ridgers.
Our WINTER 2018 newsletter.
Read about what’s happening at The Ridge!
and Ridge Realities!
We Exceeded Our Match!
Through donations received towards the $100,000 Match Campaign, we exceeded the
match and raised $195,913, which was then matched by the generous donor, raising it
to a total of $295,913!
A very big thank you to all who helped us meet this awesome goal–it will help Greg K. and
all Ridgers be happy, healthy and safe! Proceeds will assist critical and time-sensitive
needs such as Disaster Preparation. The blueprint below represents the
layout of the new Activity Center, which will be twice the size of Angel Hall.
It promises to be a versatile location for arts and crafts, music lessons, birthday
and dance parties, yoga classes, and community meetings, to name just a few.
Activities usually taking place in Angel Hall will soon be
relocated to the convenient, new Activity Center.
The Activity Center will be 40’ x 96’,
3,840 sq. ft. and located at the rear
of Peppermint Ridge, adjacent to
the maintenance shop.
Activities...So many ways to have fun and stay active!
The residents of Peppermint Ridge enjoyed many fun activities, parties, and outings
during the holiday season in addition to their weekly activities. We are thankful for our
volunteers and family members who helped make the Thanksgiving Feast extra special for
the 68 people who celebrated at The Ridge. This event could not have run as smoothly with-
out the help of Jacquetta Carter and the entire Carter family, who, for the past 10 years, have
worked with The Ridge to coordinate volunteers and bring holiday cheer to our Ridgers,
A Message family members, and friends.
from the Executive Director The Christmas gift exchange was a hit with a live performance from the Snow,
Langlois, Peak, and Willardson families, and an opportunity to take photos with Santa David.
HELLO FRIENDS! Last but not least, the Ridgers celebrated the new year with the annual New Year’s Eve Party.
It is a new year, and I look forward to The Adaptive & Educational Recreation Program for January - March 2018 will make an
assortment of leisure activities, parties, and outings available to residents. Due to popular
all the wonderful things we are going
demand, the Crossfit classes are now being offered twice a week.
to accomplish and the dreams we can Come celebrate the artists among us at the Third Annual Art Show Reception held at
help realize in 2018! the Corona Public Library on February 28th at 6:30pm. Can’t wait to see you there!
We are always seeking to provide For more information about our activities, please contact Samantha Jimenez, our
Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, through our website at www. PeppermintRidge.org,
better service, to ensure that we keep the
or phone at 951-273-7320 ext. 308, or email at sjimenez@peppermintridge.org. If you are
Ridgers in the forefront of everything we interested in volunteer opportunities, please go to www.peppermintridge.org/volunteer/.
do. With that, we are streamlining the
way in which we communicate with our
supporters. In the past you may have
received several different publications,
including Peppermint Dreams and
Ridge Realities and our Family and
Friends Newsletter. We are combining
the two, so Peppermint Dreams and
Ridge Realities will now include the
“Home Updates” and highlight the
way staff make a difference every day.
We hope you like it!
If you are not already on the
email list for our electronic newsletter, 1st Place: Del Park Manor 2nd Place: C-Home 3rd Place: Evergreen Estate
Peppermint Pieces, we hope you will
sign up on our website at
Christmas Tree Contest Winners!
This holiday season, Peppermint Ridge had a friendly competition between the homes.
www.peppermintridge.org. Each home received a Christmas tree for residentsand staff to decorate. Together, the
residents and staff picked a theme and brought it to life through the decorations.
Each tree was beautiful and festive. Community members and staff were invited to
With gratitude,
vote for their favorites.
Del Park took first prize, and now the residents and staff will have a special
catered meal provided by the executive staff team and board members. Second place
Danny was awarded to C-Home; they won $100, which they used to throw a well-deserved
pizza party. Third place was awarded to Evergreen Estate. They won $50, and plan
to celebrate very soon.
It's a Bookworm's Dream!
Trish, who operates the Facebook page
“Let's Go on an Adventure” recently
became the Barnes and Noble Holiday
Book Drive participant. Due to this amaz-
ing opportunity, Trish received 1,400
books! In honor of her sister, Krissy, who
Boy Scout Troop #399 Member, Jake R., and has a developmental disability, Trish
Friends Give The Ridge Garden a Makeover donated books and board games for
Ridgers and the community to enjoy at
Jake R., seated center above, gathered family, friends, and fellow Jesus Christ of our Little Free Library.
Latter-Day Saints members to complete his Peppermint Ridge Garden Makeover
Project in order to obtain the Eagle Scout award. With the help of many volunteers,
Jake surprised Ridgers with a new mural, shed, and planting area located in Croy Park.
FUN FACT: Eagle Scout is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouts of America
and our Ridger, John R., earned this award many years ago!
Remembering a Long-Time
Ridge Supporter
Nancy A. Newman passed away on
November 6th in her home after a valiant
battle with cancer. She joined The Ridge
family in 1995 when her brother, Paul,
moved to Del Park. Although Paul passed
away in 2003, Nancy continued her strong
Wine Tasting Committee, shown left to right: Leann Roque, Jennifer Weiss, Jacqueline Devlin (lower), Joyce Jessoe,
Betsy Sublett, Beverly Scott, Vicki Gausepohl, Barbara Aranguren, Sharon Dorin, Heba ElSabban, and Nancy Manfredi.
support of Peppermint Ridge with gifts of
time and treasure. She was a driving force
Annual Wine Tasting a “Spirited Success!” in securing Channel 4 weathercaster, Fritz
The 8th Annual South Bay Friends of Peppermint Ridge Wine Tasting took place on Coleman, to perform a memorable benefit
October 15th, 2017 and raised over $19,000, a total of $113,000 in the nine years of comedy show for the Ridge in April 2017.
service, to benefit The Ridgers! This incredible committee has worked year after year Nancy had a huge heart and a spirit that
to increase awareness and inform guests of the needed funds for services to people was creative and loving. She recognized
with developmental and intellectual disabilities. the good in others and took the time and
After nine years of service, the South Bay Friends of Peppermint Ridge have come effort to lift others up by her words and
to the conclusion that they will no longer continue as a group. Their years of contri- deeds, showing us all what good can
bution have gone far to improve the lives of the Ridgers. Their dedication has shown accomplish. Her gentle words and kind
a great example of kindness, service, and goodness. spirit will be remembered fondly.
Letters from our homes...
ASPEN HOME A
N D CYPRESS PO
C-HOME INT
A new year is he
re! Time for new
reminiscing on beginnings and
a year well spen
HAPPY NEW YEAR! residents took pa t. This past fall,
the year with many rt in many cool our
C-Home residents ended peers, celebrated activities with th
ated Halloween with birthdays, and eir
festivities. Residents celebr families. Octob spent time with
ng with a festive dinner, er came to an en their
Trunk or Treat, Thanksgivi Trunk or Treat. d with a Hallow
us food, fun parties, and Residents show een
and Christmas with delicio costumes as they
passed out cand
ed off their best
thoughtful gifts. In November, re y to their peers.
, our residents entered sidents felt luck
During the holiday season so we took a trip was on their side
ristmas Tree competition. to Pechanga Cas ,
the Peppermint Ridge Ch to enjoy a delic ino to win big an
e won second place! With ious buffet. d
Our “Santa’s Toyland” tre For Thanksgivi
ng, residents ce
a pizza party.
the prize money, we had with a festive di lebrated the holid
Year, we look forward nner in Angel H ay
As we enter into the New home to be with all while some w
ent
g memories. We are loved ones.
to making new and excitin We ended the ye
families, and friends ar by going to M
thankful to all the parents, Watching horses edieval Times.
our Home Fund, and to and friendly ba
who continue to donate to dinner brought ttles while eatin
g
to keep the home going. big smiles to ou
all the staff who work hard As Christmas ap r residents.
proached, our re
port!
We appreciate all your sup their money to
participate in a sidents saved up
their peers. We gift exchange w
also entered Th ith
Tree Contest an e Ridge Christm
d came close to as
As always, we ap winning.
preciate all you
do!
Brian P. of Garrison and
Activities Coordinator,
Samantha, take a break
at the “Happiest Place
on Earth.”
E
CONNER HOM r
e are grateful fo
w ith fam ily and friends. W
bratio ns
with many cele ed.
2017 was filled our home receiv year with
gifts an d do na tio ns
nt s have begun the
the th ou gh tf ul ead. O ur re side nding church on
ve a bu sy, exciting year ah rdays at No Drama Ranch, atte g, and
W e ha
seba ck R idin g on Satu as yo ga , ga rdening, journalin
Therapeutic Hor at The Ridge su
ch
nd ay s, an d en riching activities and lo ok forward to 2018!
Su ar e exci ted
e residents n donate to
much more. Th r residents? You ca Missy S. of C-Home,
ith C on ne sheets,
nt inue to shar e your love w
m s: Tw in size comforters and is ready for “Date Night.”
P.S. Want to co the following ite
Fu nd or donate one of
ou r H om e pots and pans.
th to w el s, ba king dishes, and
ba
DUDLEY HOME
erful note! In October, Debbie R. of Garrison
The year ended on a wond
’s 72nd birthday with a Home and Pam B. of
we celebrated Roger Jeffery
d a delicious cake. Wynn Home take a rest
small birthday dinner an
nts took a ride to during a very busy day!
In November, all our reside
on the beach; they
Balboa Pier and had lunch
loved being by the water.
ebrating Thanksgiving
Our residents enjoyed cel
e to spend time with
at The Ridge. They were abl
the volunteers who helped
their peers, families, and
ch so special. Later,
make our Thanksgiving lun
Thanksgiving Dinner
residents came home to a DEL PARK MANOR
dley staff.
done by our wonderful Du
for the holiday season.
In December, we prepared The holidays came
ride to Wrightwood and went too fast at
All of our residents took a Manor. Everyone ha Del Park
there was no snow in d a very Merry Chris
hoping for snow. Although received nice gifts fro tmas and
e trees and fresh moun- m families and com
sight, they enjoyed the pin friends. Thank you munity
would not be complete for all the wonderfu
tain air. The holiday season and delicious good l presents
ssion Inn and Fontana ies.
without a drive to the Mi Thank God, our ge
festive decorations and ntleman are all well
Auto Speedway to see the time. No flu here an at this
ng, residents opened d hopefully we will
lights. On Christmas morni be free from it. continue to
visiting families.
gifts and spent time with Our guys are ready
celebrating with friends for the 2018 activiti
We rang in the New Year one enjoys the activ
ities of their choice
es. Each
Year to everyone!
at The Ridge. Happy New enjoying the drumm
ing class and Glenn
. Arturo H. is
started CrossFit. Th M. recently
ank you C-Home fo
ride with your grou r letting him
p! We are looking fo
our new adventures rw ard to
and excited to atten
on Ice” at the end of d “Disney
January!
Thanks to our famili
es and friends who
to support to our Ho continue
me Fund; we apprec
kind gifts. iate your
PEPPERMINT RIDGE To anyone who wo
uld like to help Del
Park
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Manor provide an
exceptional year fo
you can do so by do r its residents,
nating to the Home
4th Quarter providing some of th
wash towels, bed pi
e following items: Ba
Fu
th
nd or by
and
llows, and twin-size
sheets.
I’m extremely happy to see Annie E. receive “Star Staff” for this quarter
Annie has beenworking at Peppermint Ridge for 21 years, and Del Park has been fortunate to
have such a friendly, dedicated person. Annie works full time for Peppermint Ridge and part
time for Corona-Norco Unified School District, all while completing her Associates Degree in
medical training. We are so proud of her! With all this, she enjoys a full life with her son, Michael.
Annie started as a Direct Training Staff, and was promoted to Lead Staff last year. Her medical
background has been very beneficial with our aging population and she communicates well
with our doctors, consultants, and family members. As Lead Staff, she has many daily, weekly,
and monthly responsibilities, and must address any emergency that may arise. She must also
take over in the absence of the Facility Manager.
Annie is trusted and well-respected by her co-workers and does a fantastic job! Our residents
are happy to see her and want to know what’s on the calendar for the evening. She makes
sure each one attends the activities of their choice and they plan community outings together.
Richard Y., Annie and Arturo H. enjoying
I know that Annie will continue to flourish as Lead Staff. CONGRATULATIONS, ANNIE!! each others company.
—Stella Zapata, Del Park Facility Manager
WYNN HOME
all of you!
N ew Ye ar fr om all of us to
Happy ies. In Novem-
w ith m any fun memor
2017 was fille d contribu-
an t fu nd ing and parent
ber, becaus e of gr y to spend a
side nt s an d staff were luck
tions, Wyn n re d enjoying
tin g m ag ical moments an
whole wee k cr ea ents especially
at D isneyland. Resid
the holid ay sp ir it licious food,
ro lle rc oa st er s, light shows, de
enjoyed th e acters. Our
tin g th ei r fa vo rite Disney char
and mee is vacation.
ry grateful for th rce of holiday
residents were ve on g with th full fo
e
be r ca m e al holiday
Decem
de nt s en joyed all sorts of
cheer. O ur re si ograms and
ie s du ring their day pr
desserts an d pa rt ed the Inland
o of ou r residents attend
at The R id ge . Tw had a fabulous
l C en te r’s H ol iday Party. They Residents from Community Caare are off to see the Lakers.
Regiona fts. (front left to right) Rudy M., Michael J., Missy S. and Tamara H.
on a couple of gi end Christmas
time and even w ou r clients t to sp
go (middle left to right) Kathy J. and Eric M.
al l of to
Fortun at el y, eled all the way
ei r fa m ili es . O ne resident trav get to see so (back left to right) Peter V., John R., Hali M. and Paul H.
with th es not
to se e hi s pa rents who he do m ily an d
Arizona o to see her fa
traveled to Ren blings. Both
often. Another ho liday with her si
as
spend th e C hr is tm out their trips.
ha pp y and excited ab
Ridgers re tu rn ed r their thought-
ld lik e to th ank everyone fo
We w ou me. Your
an d su pp ort of Wynn ho - GARRISON HO
ful dona tio ns es and unforget ME
si ty he lp ed cr eate fulfilling liv se e w ha t
genero wait to
or ie s in 20 17. We cannot Wow! 2017 was
table m em a busy yet mem
e for us! Through variou orable year.
2018 has in stor tions, some of ou
s grants, contribu
tions and dona
r residents were -
marvelous, five- able to have a
day, Disneylan
few of their peer d adventure with
s. Other resident a
game, went on s attended a La
Date Night and kers
residents had an out to breakfas
activity-packed t. Our
Pardners, Cross year with Party
Fit and many m
are available at ore activities th
The Ridge. at
During the holid
ay season, man
home to celebrat y residents wen
e with their fam t
celebrated with ilies while others
Ridgers. Our re
time listening to sidents had a gr
the families who eat
during our holid caroled for us
ay party. A spec
group of volunt ial treat was th
eers that surpri e
Now that everyo sed us at our ho
ne is back hom m e.
for the upcomin e, we are excite
g fun-filled mon d
residents look fo ths of 2018. Our
rward to visitin
going to the “N g Medieval Tim
ight to Shine” Pr es,
and showing off om with Crossro
their art during ads,
Show at the Cor their Annual A
ona Public Libr rt
Thank you fam ary.
ily members an
(left to right) Cindy C. from Wynn Home, Chelsea S. from your support an d friends for all
d thoughtful gifts
Villa Vadnais, Debbie R. from Garrison Home, and Pam B. tions make Gar . Your contribu
rison Home an -
from Wynn Home had a great day at Disneyland! a better place! d Peppermint R
idge
ROGER RESIDENCE
2017 was filled with empowering and
fulfilling activities. Our residents attended
CrossFit, stress management and arts various activities such as
and crafts classes, birthday celebrations,
a day at Pechanga Casino with fellow and Party Pardners. Spending
Ridgers was truly a highlight of 2017!
plays at the Temecula Theater, and show Visiting Sea World, watching
ing off our bowling skills at the Arlingto
memories. On the weekends, residents n Lanes also added special
liked to go out in the community for som
the Tyler Mall. We also liked to attendin e shopping at DDs, Ross, or
g church on Sundays, going for walks
the ducks at Fairmont Park in Riversid at Tom's Farm, and feeding
e.
We thank all the parents, family mem
bers, and supporters who continue to
Your gifts make a difference in the lives contribute to our Home Fund.
of our residents every day!
VILL A VAD
NAIS
October was
an exciting m
John R. from They went to onth for our
the Pumpkin residents!
games, rode Patch where
Cypress Point on some fun they played
very own pu rides, and pi
and Debbie R. mpkin to dec cked out thei
in their favori or ate. They als r
from Garrison te Halloween o dressed up
candy in the costumes and
enjoy “Date Night” community. passed out
at Maria’s In November
, our residen
festive crafts ts
Mexican Kitchen and celebrated worked on creating
delicious din Thanksgiving
in Corona. ner. with a
December w
as filled with
decorated ou the holiday sp
r home with irit.We
entered the C such festive d
hristmas Tre ecorations,
The Ridge, an e Decoration
d participated Contest at
our peers. in a gift exch
ange with
EVERGREEN ESTATE
Our residents
enjoyed parti
activities as w cipating in a
ell as our com ll Ridge
explored Dos munity outin
for us at Peppermint Lagos, went gs. We
Thank you for all you do we going to the m to various par
Ridge would not be what ovies, and to ks, had fun
Ridge. Evergreen and The Thank you to church every
Sunday.
r family and friends. our clients’ fa
are without the help of ou the love, supp milies and fr
participated in a variety ort, donation iends for
Our men and women have tly, Villa family. s and dedicat
d in the community. Recen We thank the ion to our
of activities on campus an of work, service, Villa staff for
the h
stroll the popular “Walk love, and ded
ication they pr ard
we went to Hollywood to our residents
movies and Party Pardners . It does not go ovide to
Fame.” We’ve gone to the truly appreci unnoticed. Y
e of the residents partici- ated. ou are all
every other week. And som
nch Horse Show. We were
pated in the No Drama Ra
tball game and cheer on
able to go to a Lakers baske
our favorite players.
of many, we were able
Because of the generosity
or and furnishings. Our
to purchase some home déc
ryone feels at home.
home looks great and eve
donations of highly
We would benefit from the s,
h spoons, spatulas, pot
as
durable cooking utensils suc
refrigerator.
pans, skillets, and a newer
for everything you do to
THANK YOU SO MUCH y
mint Ridge, and especiall
help the homes at Pepper
Evergreen Estate!
Mary W. from Garrison Home is ready for fun
at Maria’s Mexican Kitchen in Corona.
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
PAID
Permit No. 68
825 Magnolia Avenue • Corona, CA 92879-3129
Corona, CA
Phone: (951) 273-7320 • Fax: (951) 737-0726
Email: info@PeppermintRidge.org • Website: www.PeppermintRidge.org
Ridger Andrew A. and Captain America make
their way to the finish line at “Run the River
for The Ridge.”
Peppermint Ridge is a member of the United Church of Christ Council for Health and Human Service Ministries.
Run the River for The Ridge
The morning of the 12th Annual “Run the River for The Ridge,” 60 volunteers and a few staff eagerly prepared the Hidden Valley
Nature Wildlife Area for the 208 registered runners expected to arrive. Cheered on by many Ridgers and volunteers, about 40 Half
Marathoners and 130 5Kers and 33 1Kers crossed the finish line. Because of the support of our 27 generous sponsors, over $32,000
was raised to benefit our Ridgers. Thank you to everyone who participated…You made it a success! Mark your calendars now and
save September 15, 2018 for the best “Run the River for the Ridge” yet.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
ANGEL SPONSORS SUSTAINING SPONSORS CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
A Cone Zone AMR Circle City Kiwanis
Circle City Rotary Club ASJ Industrial Hose & Fittings CPD Advertising & Design
Coffee News John and Carolyn Knaak Creative Color Printing
Corona Rotary Majestic Sign Studio Soroptomist International of Corona
County of Riverside Thomas Miller Mortuary & Crematory South Bay Friends
Honda Cars of Corona Select Portfolio Management of Peppermint Ridge
Lucas Oil David and Laura Seltzer UFC Gym
Unipharma, Inc.
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