The Episcopal Home October 2019

" There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."   -  Nathaniel Hawthorne

Meet Kylie Carbaugh

We are pleased to welcome our new student intern, Kylie Carbaugh. Kylie is a senior at Shippensburg University, majoring in Social Work, with a minor in Gerontology. She will be with us through December. Kylie enjoys making connections with older adults. She credits her ease with older people to the close relationship she shared with her grandmother. She lost her grandmother unexpectedly, and sees her relationships with our residents as a way to help fill that void. She describes our residents as funny, nice, and welcoming. She chuckles when she recalls some of the "big personalities" she has encountered here, and how much she enjoys the uniqueness of each resident. Kylie believes there is a great need for professionals in the field of gerontology. Initially, she thought she wanted to work with young people, then changed her mind. Although she is open to experiences with all age groups, she has a special place in her heart for aging individuals.

Recently, as I was walking in Shippensburg, a car stopped and the driver began talking to me. My first assumption was that she wanted directions to the SU campus. To my surprise, she got out of her car and asked if I was Mary Grace from the Episcopal Home. After answering in the affirmative, we talked for at least 30 minutes. My new friend had returned to this area to teach at SU, and reminded me that she had been an intern at the Episcopal Home during her college years. She exclaimed that she had enjoyed her experience at the EH. She remarked that it had been such a good start to foundational relationship building, how she felt safe among the aging residents, and how much she enjoyed the small, family-like environment. The more she talked, the more I remembered signing her up as a volunteer; yet, her experiences seemed to be a compilation of experiences of many students and many stories, rather than just one. The Episcopal Home has been a kind of lab experience for hundreds of SU students over the past 30 or 40 years. For the majority, the experience has been informative, fun, hands-on, realistic, and heartwarming. The EH is a good place to volunteer, as our residents are receptive, genuine, and not shy about describing or portraying the aging process. The bottom line is that our residents love to talk and tell stories, and students gain good experience listening and interacting with them. All in all, it is a very human experience for both resident and student. It is fun to watch our residents and students interact, especially toward the middle and end of the students' time with us. By then, they enjoy an ease with each other that is unique to them. Some tease each other, some enjoy doing activities together such as cards or puzzles, but what is clear is that the relationship is strong, thoughtful and trustworthy. Not bad work for undergrads! It is with great pleasure that we welcome SU students back to Shippensburg and back to the Episcopal Home.

May you have good memories of those who cannot be with you. May you have appreciation for yourself, what you do for others, and what others do for you. May we treat each other with kind words and thoughts and always be fair. Kind wishes! Mary Grace

RESIDENTS October 5 - Frank M.

STAFF October 9 - Tonya October 14 - Peggy October 29 - Cindy October 31 - Laurie

Board members traveled to the Convocation Fall meetings to talk about the Home and encourage support for the resolution to be presented at the Diocesan Convention. The proposed resolution reads as follows: Be it RESOLVED by the 149th Convention of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania that all parishes within the Diocese prayerfully consider furthering their support to the Episcopal Home of Shippensburg by doing any of the following: Establishing a relationship with residents of the Episcopal Home through visitation, correspondence or both Engaging in an appeal within the parish in order to collect or ship specific inventory needs for the Episcopal Home Visiting the Episcopal Home to provide a social activity for residents or to conduct a work day that improves its physical facility EXPLANATION: The website for the Episcopal Home contains abundant information about the facility and ways in which interested persons can provide support. Another wonderful source of information is Mary Grace Shearer, EH’s executive director, whose phone number is 717-532-4612. Anyone who does not already receive the EH’s monthly newsletter should provide an email address to Mary Grace. The Board of Directors, the staff and all the residents of the Episcopal Home thank all who have supported the Home this year through prayer, donations, and visits. We are Woven in Mission, for just as the Episcopal Home needs us, we need the Episcopal Home.  Sponsor: The Rev. Rebecca Myers, Chairman of the Board Board members have also been telling the story of the EH at various community events. Board members and Mary Grace Shearer staffed a table at the Harrisburg Kipona over Labor Day weekend. Board members will staff a table at the Canal Days Festival in Newport, PA on October 5, as well as a table at an upcoming Fall Festival in East Berlin. We thank everyone for the many ways they support the ministry of The Episcopal Home and we are working hard to get the word out about this important ministry and to raise the necessary funds to support the work. EPISCOPAL HOME BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Rev. Rebecca Myers, President Nativity and St. Stephen, Newport Barbara Cross St. John's, Carlisle Judy Funk St. Luke's, Mt. Joy Gerry Garber St. Stephen's Cathedral Deacon Jack Hoffer Trinity, Tyrone The Rev. Barbara Hutchinson EH Chaplain Lisa Loring St. Stephen's Cathedral David Luo St. Andrew's, Ship. Kathy Magaro St. Andrew's, Ship. Jane Miller St. James, Lancaster Jo Mitchell Mt. Calvary, Camp Hill The Rev. Jim Robertson St. Paul's, Bloomsburg The Rt. Rev. Audrey Scanlan Bishop Mary Grace Shearer Executive Director, EH Harry Snell St. Andrew's, York Sophia Ann Talbot Mt. Calvary, Camp Hill Jeffrey Thoms All Saints, Hershey

October 7 & 21 - 11:00 Milan & Casey

October 5, 19, & 26 - 2:00 Baking Club

October 17 - 2:00 Group Trail Walk

October 26 - 11:00 Visitors from St. John's Episcopal Church in York

October 28- 2:00 Music w/ Robilee

October 30 - 8:30 Breakfast out

It's Quilt Raffle time again! Once again, the quilters at St. Andrew's (Ship) are piecing and stitching their latest masterpiece. They are selling chances to win a one-of-a-kind, queen sized quilt, and all proceeds benefit the residents of the Episcopal Home. Purchasing tickets is an easy and inexpensive way to help our residents. Tickets are only $1.00 each, and can be purchased from any quilter, or at the Episcopal Home. A winning ticket will be drawn on Dec. 2. Over the years, these dedicated quilters have raised thousands of dollars to benefit our residents, and we are so grateful for their support.

2019 CONVENTION October 18 - 19 Look for our table at the convention. more convention info here

Around the House

Table bowling is always popular with our residents and provides a good workout to the staff member who has to collect all of the fallen pins. Above, Paula and Cathy step up to the line, aiming for strikes.

Above, painting pumpkins with Mary Grace. Mary Grace: "Mine is a masterpiece." Kylie: (our intern, doubtfully): "Mmm-Hmm."

Jane is a local artist who also works in our kitchen. Recently, she shared her expertise with residents, helping them to explore painting with watercolor.

Our residents have taken advantage of glorious autumn days by enjoying time outdoors.

Your Support is Vital  Your financial gifts help our residents who need financial assistance.  Donate Online Here You now have the option of making recurring online donations Another Way to Help We always appreciate receiving items from our current wish list: Postage Stamps 'Depend' Undergarments (size L) Unscented Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent Unscented dryer sheets Large print word find books Sponsor a visit or special activity  Contact Mary Grace (717) 532-4612 episcopalhome@comcast.net

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The Episcopal Home is a place where residents receive friendship, spiritual nurture, rest, recreation and excellent physical care in a peaceful setting which allows them to live in a place of safety, warmth and love. The Home is able to care for those with limited financial means because parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania support the facility. Through the ministry of the Episcopal Home, the Church is engaged in God's mission to value life and care for others.