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Volunteer
Connection
Our Mission
To continue the healing
Volunteer & Senior Lifestyle Update
ministry of Jesus by
providing compassionate We welcome Elizabeth Geissler and Debbie Pitsch into the
position of Volunteer & Senior Lifestyle Coordinator.
care that respects the dignity
of each person we serve. An evaluation of the existing Volunteer Coordinator
position resulted in two key functions- volunteer
Our Vision management and activity coordination at The Gardens.
Our vision is to lead the To optimize strengths and offer flexibility, this position
community in offering was broken into a job share. Elizabeth will take the lead
on activities and Debbie will lead volunteer coordination.
seniors personalized services
Both employees will be trained on both roles and will
that are life-enriching and work interchangeably in the position.
wellness focused.
Elizabeth began at Felician Village in August as a Village
Helper and was promoted to Lead Village Helper in Elizabeth Geissler
Our Values
Respect for Human Dignity November when she began in the activity role at the
Compassion Gardens. Elizabeth completed her bachelor’s degree at
Marian College and is an early childhood/elementary
Transformation
school teacher.
Solidarity with the Poor
Justice and Peace Debbie was recently hired and completed her bachelor’s
degree at Cardinal Stritch. She has an extensive long-term
President/CEO care and management background, working for most of her
Frank Soltys career as a nursing home administrator.
Contact either of them at 920.684.7171, extension 276,
Volunteer Coordinator cell phone 920.323.5524, or volunteers@felicianvillage.org.
Elizabeth Geissler and Debbie Pitsch
Debbie Pitsch
Marketing Specialist Return to Volunteering!
Kim Christoffel, Editor Thanks for volunteering! Despite the pandemic, the dedicated volunteers
of Felician Village were able to log 3,633 hours in 2020. That’s amazing!
These hours of service were primarily done by The Garden residents,
community volunteers and Felician Village at Home volunteers.
We are welcoming volunteers back for select activities in The Court, Villa
and Gardens and would appreciate your help. It may not be the volunteer
job that you had done in the past, but the residents and employees would
welcome your service. Consider volunteering for activities, medical
records, reception, conversations with residents, providing entertainment or Felician
Village at Home.
Please contact Debbie or Elizabeth to discuss the opportunities at 920.684.7171, x276
or volunteers@felicianvillage.org.
Spring 2021 1635 S. 21st Street • Manitowoc, WI • 54220
The volunteer newsletter of Felician Village 920-684-7171 ext. 276 • felicianvillage.org
On April 29, 2021, a Volunteer Appreciation Drive-thru Event was held to
recognize all the outstanding Felician Village volunteers. FV employees lined the
driveway at The Gardens and cheered with cowbells, air horns and posters, plus
a live serenade by the music therapist, as volunteers drove through. All received a
boxed lunch and gift. It was wonderful to see many FV volunteers at this safe, fun,
unique event to say THANK YOU, we appreciate you and we hope to see you back
on campus soon!
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President’s Column Providing Comfort
On April 29, we were able to celebrate our to Residents
volunteers with a unique drive through event. Ann DeMark has designed, made and
Even though we haven’t been able to have donated dozens of lap pets and fidget
volunteers on our campus in the last year, we still mats for our residents. During the pan-
have people volunteering in the Felician Village demic when residents could no longer
at Home program, resident volunteers, volunteers share items, Ann created craft items for
who create things at home as well as our Board of residents to enjoy individually.
Directors who all volunteer their time and have attended Board meetings Ann is an extraordinary volunteer and
via Zoom. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts; we couldn’t do it donor - we greatly appreciate all you do!
without you.
Seniors Week was celebrated at Felician Village the week of May 9th. I’d
like to thank the staff planning these events for their creativity and ability
to keep everyone safe while still celebrating and acknowledging our
residents and staff. Certainly our Felician value of ‘transformation’
is seen time and time again as we shift and adjust these events during
this pandemic.
Visitation has been going well and both families and residents are
enjoying the ability to visit together in person again. As a reminder,
visitation guidelines can be found on the home page of our web site,
www.felicianvillage.org.
Finally, a shout out to our veterans and current members of our military
as we honor you on Memorial Day, May 31. Thank you for your service,
3rd Annual Car Show at The Gardens at Felician
sacrifice and commitment to protect the freedoms we all enjoy.
Village • 1700 S.18th St. • Manitowoc, WI
Peace and All Good,
Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Frank Soltys, President/CEO Featuring:
LIVE MUSIC — 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
3rd Annual
FOOD CarAND
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4:30 at Felician
- 6:30 p.m.
Village • 1700 S.18th St. • Manitowoc, WI
FREE ADMISSION FOR CARS & SPECTATORS!
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Village • 1700 S.18th St. • Manitowoc, WI
Featuring:
LIVE MUSIC — 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Website Refresh
Thursday, June 24, 2021
FREE ADMISSION • 4:30
FOR CARS - 7 p.m.
& SPECTATORS!
FOOD AND BEER — 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
In early June, the Felician Village website,
felicianvillage.org, will have a refreshed look
Featuring:
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and some added functions. Stay tuned!
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June 24, —- 7 4:30
2021 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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BEER — 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. FOR CARS & SPECTATORS!
ADMISSION FOR CARS & SPECTATORS!
View beautiful classic cars and enjoy live music. Make an evening of it! Brats,
As we return to volunteering, it is
burgers and all the fixings will be available for purchase. Beer will also be important to log your hours and the
sold during the event! Proceeds from food sales support Felician Village.
View beautiful classic cars and enjoy live music. Make an evening of it! Brats, activity you shared. We have begun a new
burgers and all the fixings will be available for purchase. Beer will also be
sold during the• event!
Any cool car orfrom
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attend for free!
support Felician Village. process, which is hopefully easier for you.
• Any cool•car
• Music by II Cool Band from Sheboygan.
or truck can At The Gardens, there is a binder in Lau-
50/50 Raffle toattend for free!
raise money to purchase a resident transport vehicle.
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Music by II Cool Band from Sheboygan.
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to raise andtotrucks
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possible. Please RSVP to ren’s office on her desk and another binder
• Show cars Steve Kanter
and trucks at 920-242-0240
should or KanterS@ShorelineCU.org.
pre-register if possible.
Steve Kanter at 920-242-0240 or KanterS@ShorelineCU.org.
Please RSVP to in the Volunteer Nook near reception. FV
at Home volunteers should contact Megan
Bruckschen with their hours. Volunteer
jobs have been divided into categories.
autiful classic cars and enjoy live music. Make an evening of it! Brats, Choose the one that best fits and log all
and all the fixings will be available for purchase. Beer will also
Designedbe
ng the event! Proceeds from food sales support Felician Village.
and printed by Shoreline Hometown Credit Union, a proud sponsor of the Car Show at The Gardens at Felician Village.
Designed and printed by Shoreline Hometown Credit Union, a proud sponsor of the Car Show at The Gardens at Felician Village.
hour you volunteered this year.
ny cool car or truck can attend for free!
usic by II Cool Band from Sheboygan. Spring 2021 | Volunteer Connection 3
/50 Raffle to raise money to purchase a resident transport vehicle.
ow cars and trucks should pre-register if possible. Please RSVP to
Felician Award Winner Named
On Thursday, April 29, Connie Thimmig, Felician Village Director of
Enrichment Services, named Judith Wetenkamp as the 2021 recipient of the
Felician Award for Excellence in Volunteer Service at Felician Village. This
award honored an individual whose volunteer actions have made a significant
impact on the residents/operations of Felician Village. The recipient of this
award exemplifies the core values of Felician Village by living out the healing
ministry of Jesus and providing compassionate care that respects the dignity of
each person served. The award was presented at the 2021 Volunteer
Appreciation Drive Thru event.
Judith's nomination said, "Judith began service at Felician Village early in 2019
by helping transport residents to and from chapel. In the summer of 2019, she
transitioned her volunteer time to The Gardens library. She has always had a
passion for books and reading, so tending to the library was a natural fit. In
2020, the library underwent a large overhaul due to The Gardens refresh
project. In preparation for painting and new carpeting, each book, DVD and
other library items needed to be removed. This volunteer guided the project, The 2021 Felician Award for Excellence in
carefully reorganizing and relabeling each item. Volunteer Service at Felician Village was
Additionally, she assists with Rosary. This year, added restrictions and presented to Judith Wetenkamp at a drive
infection prevention practices were placed on gatherings due to COVID-19 thru event on April 29. The award was
and she helped to make sure they were followed for the safety of all the resi- presented by Frank Soltys, President/CEO
dents. This volunteer knows firsthand the benefits of the library, and the value and Connie Thimmig, Director of
of praying and saying the Rosary especially during a turbulent time. She has Enrichment Services (left).
found these impact the well-being of the residents and helps them find great
comfort. Thank you, Judith Wetenkamp, for your dedication and service."
One-of-a-Kind Valentines
“Teddy bears don’t need hearts as There’s some-
thing to be said
they are already stuffed with love.”
about receiving a
The Girl Scouts Senior Troop 8560, led by Jen handmade card!
Kozak, created and donated adorable The joy it brings
Share-A-Bears for our residents to adopt. our residents is
These cute bears brought residents so much priceless.
joy. During the cold winter months a
The week of
cuddle with a teddy bear sure warms the heart.
Valentine’s Day
each resident
received cards
from two young
ladies, Kara and
Nichole (pictured
below), Roncalli
High School, and
Roncalli
Elementary
School students.
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