Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

While National Skilled Nursing Care Week and National Nurses Week ~ both in May ~ are about lifting up staff dedicated to these professions, our staff chose to celebrate residents as well. Together, those who provide daily care as well as those who call LCC home, celebrated by participating in fun, theme-based activities.

Together Through the Seasons was the theme for NSNCW. On the day designated to celebrate All Things Summer residents enjoyed tasty ice cream delivered by this special truck.

On Sports Day, residents and staff pulled out their team-related gear and enjoyed fun activities, ball park hot dogs and stadium music.

Families, Residents and Staff Gather in a Beautiful Place

How does one begin to process all that has taken place over the past year and a half? For residents, families and staff at Lutheran Care Center one powerful response was to provide a beautiful space for reflection. The Memory Garden concept was conceived by Cherie Shafer Ferguson, Nurse Supervisor. Her organizational skills, along with the hard work of a dedicated committee of volunteer staff, gave way to a huge upgrade of the North Atrium. The design includes tributes to those who have passed ~ residents, staff and family members. An engraved plaque also commemorates the heroic efforts of the LCC Staff as well as our community emergency services providers.

The Memory Garden was dedicated on Saturday, June 19, 2021~ a glorious, sunny morning. Many residents participated, including the recently re-organized LCC Chime Choir under the direction of music therapist Christina Tadin. Their chime renditions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Amazing Grace were moving. Attendees joined in on the chorus. The final song, You’ll Never Walk Alone, was led by Christina on guitar. The poignant words to each of these songs touched many hearts and brought tears to some.

Thoughtful reflections were shared by administrators. Colorful butterflies, drawn by daughters of staff members, landed on our walkways . Balloons, new plantings, a butterfly birdbath, birdhouses hanging from trees and a fountain offering the peaceful sound of trickling water provided a perfect setting for all to not only reflect but also look forward in hope.

Patricia Ludington, Anita Aroon, Cherie Shafer Ferguson

Families took time to share their memories with one another. Many had purchased plaques in honor of their loved one. Mary Ann Bolde and daughter Tammy Chenevert (pictured below on left) near the plaque in memory of husband and father, Floyd W. Bolde, an antique car enthusiast and beloved bus driver. Refreshments were served while guests lingered to enjoy the beauty and an opportunity to be together outdoors.

The Bolde Famiy Remembering Husband and Father, Floyd W. Bolde

Heartfelt thanks to the many individuals, organizations and businesses who contributed financially, with gifts-in -kind or in many hours of hands-on work to make this memory garden a reality. Donors are listed below. We are grateful to everyone.

Five Star Rating

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has once again rated Lutheran Care Center with an Overall Five-Star Rating. Nursing homes with 5 stars are considered to have much above average quality. This is a reflection of the professional care and dedication evident on a daily basis. If you know of someone who might benefit from Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Adult Day Health Care (soon to re-open) or our Adult Foster Care Program, please direct them, or a family member, to our website or invite them to talk with an informed person on our admission team.

Please consider a gift to support the care of all who call Lutheran Care Center home. Click Here.

A Memory Garden Thank You to..

the many hands that cleared land, cut trees, planted bushes, flowers and an herb garden, refurbished and painted the pergola, pressure washed, installed new rocks, built a new grill encasement, refinished tables, and to the donors who made it possible to purchase these materials as well as bird baths and bird feeders, new umbrellas, chairs, outdoor furniture, hanging baskets, flags, solar lighting, a water fountain and two park benches.

Individuals

Andrew and Veronica Amberger

Micheline & Suzanne Brudnak

Janet Canero

Kimberly Christensen

Tracey DeMarino

Patti D’Angelo

Pat DiMeglio

Alan Ferguson

Cherie Ferguson

Lori & Roger Gray

Andrea Guzi

Lisa and Sean Hubbard

Theresa Jennings

Elizabeth Kimma

Rose and Tom Kline

Terri Koenig

Christine Kosakowski

Joann Lau

Patricia Ludington

Margaret & Michael Lydon

Brian Mallet

Soybia Martinez

Aparna Marthi

Deborah & Wayne Muller

Mary Murphy

Vanessa Pisco

Stacey Platt

Lisa Rhodes

Sharon Shmelz

Christine Stock

Sandy Sloan

The Norman Quiel Family

Vendors/Organizations

. Buffalo Wild Wings, Wappinger’s Falls

Chili’s, Poughkeepsie

Crate Escape Inc., Wappinger’s Falls

Dominos (Corporate)

Falls Diner, Poughkeepsie

Foam and Wash Car Wash

Forget Me Not Cupcakes, Milton

Hannaford, Wappinger’s Falls

Heritage Food and Drink, Wappinger’s Falls

Imperial Nails, Wappinger’s Falls

Katz and Unterreiner Insurance Agency, Peekskill

Longobardi’s Restaurant, Wappingger's Falls

Olive Garden,Poughkeepsie

Pastry Garden, Poughkeepsie

Price Chopper, Poughkeepsie

Spins Bowl,Poughkeepsie and Wappinger's Falls

Stop and Shop

The New Corn Crib Greenhouse, Poughkeepsie

The Poughkeepsie Policemen’s Benevolent Association

Valley Custom Sign Shop, Pleasant Valley

Special thanks to staff who supported the cause: Ed David,Albert Cupa, Bruce Deragon and Rick Snyder

965 Dutchess Turnpike | Poughkeepsie, NY | 12603 US

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