Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
LIVING THE MISSION 
... A monthly newsletter from the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
 
 
July 2018 
 
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear Friends,

Connecting to the greater community is something we all do, something that enriches our lives and expands our network of friends. It is a cornerstone of our journey here at the Home. We connect with residents, their families, and friends and with others who value our efforts on behalf of low and modest income elders of our city.
 
Our enewsletter always mentions the charitable and corporate foundations that so generously support the Home. These foundations work to better our community in ways that will enhance the mission of many local not-for-profits. The community also has a number of businesses that have engaged with us in promoting our work here on Western Avenue. I want to send out a special "thank you" to Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar (223 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE on Capitol Hill) for its unwavering devotion to the Home. The restaurant has displayed the works of art of our resident artists routinely at New Year's celebrations and periodically throughout any given year. Recently, Sonoma has begun "The Hill Sip and Paint" program, a Sunday afternoon/evening devoted to encouraging attendees to express themselves on canvas while enjoying a glass of wine and some of Sonoma's signature finger foods. A portion of the proceeds are gifted to the Home following each event.
 
Our Resident Art Director, Chris Alvear, leads the class of approximately a dozen or more attendees and, of course, is always promoting the Home. I have personally attended these events and can tell each of you first-hand that the Home is receiving accolades for the work we do. The networking opportunities are plentiful while, at the same time, everyone can enjoy a Sunday of fun and self-expression.
 
I encourage each of you to consider joining in a sip and paint experience when the program resumes after summer vacations. And, too, I would urge each of you to reach out to your family and friends and talk about the Home and the work that we do. Our partnerships are rich with caring and support. Your efforts, like that of Sonoma, serve to strengthen our mission of service. We are truly grateful.

Ward


"The Hill Sip and Paint" class at the Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar.  Pictured left is Karima Ouazzani, General Manager, and Chris Alvear, Resident Art Program Director, along with class participants.
Caribbean Day Festivities
 
What started as a small celebration in the CRF dining room of the Home many years ago has become one of the most favorite summer festivities for the residents, "Caribbean Day." Since then, both the Dietary and Activities departments moved the celebration onto the courtyard patio complete with decorations, pina coladas, and a steel band. Among the traditional foods served are, of course, oxtails, jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, rice and beans, plantains, and coco bread. You know it's officially summer when the Home kicks it off with Caribbean Day!


Pictured from  left are residents Jacki Kelly, Susan Morgan and Gladys Kazigian 


Lynnette Vanhorne, Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services, with Lee Jarrett, Associate Director of Activities


Members of the staff preparing plates to serve to the residents


ALL STAFF POT LUCK  RECOGNIZES CULTURAL TRADITIONS

On June 28th, the staff of the Home recognized the end of Eid-al-Fitr, a three-day festival celebrating the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The staff from all departments brought in a variety of home-cooked dishes to share and learn more about each other. This tradition, now in its second year, allows us to embrace our cultural and ethnic diversity that exists among the staff of the Home.


 Staff members celebrating Eid-al-Fitr


Have a Happy 4th of July!



In This Issue

Thank You to Our 
Generous Sponsors FY2018

"Garden Party -
Where Hope Grows"

Gold
Hamilton Insurance Agency
The Henry and Annie Hurt Home for the Blind
The John Dickson Home
The Louise Home
The Elizabeth R. Shoemaker Home
Matthew and Joanne Tobriner

Silver
Allied Pharmaceutical
 Services, Inc.
Bank of America
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Hertzbach & Company P.A.
KeyBank/Carolyn Nazdin
Medline Industries, Inc.

Bronze
Bollinger Energy Corporation
Brightstar Communications, Inc. 
Cooper & Crickman, PLLC
Enginuiti, Inc.
Ergo Solutions LLC
Hysong Funeral Home
L. Ward Orem
The Family Council of the LLDH Home
David and Connie Povich
Radiation Physics, Inc. 
The Resident Council of the LLDH Home
Marta Anne Schneider, MD

Friend
Bay City Pest Managment, Inc.
EuroMotorCars
HPSI Purchasing Services, LLC
Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Payroll Network
The Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 


FY 2018 GRANTS
Aid Association for the Blind of
Washington, DC
Advisory Neighborhood
Commission 3E
Walter Brownley Trust 
DC Commission on the Arts
and Humanities  
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation
S. Kann Sons Company Foundation
The Ada and Albert Wibel 
Foundation
The Elizabeth R.Shoemaker
Home
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

 

FIVE-STAR RATING

The Home is proud to hold a five-star rating from the Federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, the highest attainable, and has again been rated one of the best nursing homes for 2017 by US News and World Report.

 
 
 
 
 
WORKPLACE
GIVING
CAMPAIGNS
 
If your workplace has a giving program, please consider supporting the Home.
Your pre-tax deduction will make a huge difference to the residents.
 
LLDHH designation numbers are:
 
United Way #8007
 
CFC #2502

JULY CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Day
Time
Event
3
5:30 pm
July 4th Cook Out
5
2:45 pm
Art Class and Mobile Ice Cream Truck
9
2:30 pm
Squeals on Wheels Pet Visits
10
2:30 pm 
Squeals on Wheels Pet Visits
15
2:30 pm
Happy Hour
18
11:00 am
Dr. Bob "Marie Antoinette"
20
2:30 pm
Wine, Cheese & Music Social
22
2:30 pm
Sunday Social & Ice Cream
24
2:30 pm
Food Service Committee & Resident Council
25
10:30 pm
Coffee Cafe
29
2:30 pm
Sunday Social & Ice Cream

Contact the Activities office at 202-966-6667, ext. 3306 for further information.

Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home to provide extraordinary health and life care services to low and modest income seniors of the District of Columbia, empowering them to live life to the fullest.

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