LIVING THE MISSION 
... A monthly newsletter from the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
 
 
September 2019







MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR



Dear Friends,

September seems like a transitional month to me. It marks the end of the often hot, steamy days we suffer through in June through August and the beginning of what are typically some absolutely beautiful days of cooler temperatures and early fall colors. That's not to say that Mother Nature won't remind us of who is actually in charge when we worry about a tropical storm or even a hurricane bearing down on us! Regardless of the fact that we can't control the weather, those of us at the Home see so many other things that remind us of how important our work in support of elders in need is here in DC. Our ability to offer high quality care to the city's low and modest income seniors sets us apart from many facilities where only those who can afford to pay top dollar are able to live.

Each year, the National Center for Assisted Living sets aside one week in September to celebrate the individuals served in assisted living. There are over 28,000 assisted living residences across the US that more than 1 million people call home so it is no surprise that such a celebration is observed annually. This year's theme is "A Spark of Creativity," in hopes of encouraging everyone to get their creative juices flowing, whether it's residents trying out new things or caregivers exploring new ways to improve care and community life. I take great pleasure in watching the residents participate in all the wonderful programs and activities offered here at the Home and also in knowing that we consistently maintain a reputation for excellence in our assisted living facility annual surveys. None of this would be possible without caregivers whose patience, kindness, respect and compassion exemplify the best of humanity's qualities. We have much to be proud of in fulfilling our mission of service.

Sue


THE LAST BLAST OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES!

As the summer season winds down, a lot of special activities have been going on here at the Home. We held our first annual crab fest in August, which was a great hit with all the residents. One of our resident's son's A Capella group, the Emerald Gospel Singers, performed on August 24th; they were terrific and their gift of music was much appreciated. The Activities Department also started 3 new programs in August: a fancy "high tea" party on the first of every month, a weekly crochet class, and a new knitting club group. It's always gratifying to see the residents engage in social and recreational events as they are so important to their emotional and mental wellbeing. Feel free to stop by and join with us in all the wonderful activities that go on here at the Home on a daily basis!






Resident Charles Overhall enjoying crabs with student volunteers
at the first annual Resident Crab Feast



Welcome our Social Work Intern
             

Orel Bonilla, a student a the University of Maryland Baltimore campus will be interning with the Home until May 2020.  He is working toward his Bachelor's in Social Work, with a minor in Pscyhology.  Please give him a warm welcome as he gets to know the residents and staff.



FLU SEASON IS ON ITS WAY!





In This Issue
Quick Links
THANK YOU TO OUR 80TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION SPONSORS 

Platinum

The John Dickson Home
The Henry and Annie Hurt Home for the Blind
The Elizabeth R. Shoemaker Home

Gold

Hamilton Insurance Agency
The Louise Home
Matthew and Joanne Tobriner

Silver

Allied Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Bank of America
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Hertzbach & Company, P.A. 
Hysong Funeral Home
LINK Strategic Partners
Medline Industries, Inc.
Somerset Development Company, LLC.

Bronze

Bollinger Energy Corporation
Brightstar Communications, Inc.
Cooper & Crickman, PLLC
Douglas Development Corporation
Enginuiti, Inc.
The Family Council of the LLDH Home
Matthew and Lena Frumin
KeyBank
Jeremy and Suzanne Landsman/Avenue Real Estate
Carole B. Lewis, 
DPT, GCS, GTC, MPA, PhD, PSOAE, FAPTA,
 Physical Therapist
Joel and Carolyn Nazdin
New Community Partners
OnePoint Partners
L. Ward Orem
David and Connie Povich
The Resident Council of the LLDH Home
Marta Anne Schneider, MD

Friend

Aquagy/Watersolv Inc.
Bay City Pest Management, Inc.
Blauch and Associates, LLC
EuroMotorcars
EYA, LLC
Scott and Sue Hargreaves
Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
HPSI Purchasing Services, LLC
Jackson & Campbell
Thorn and Sharis Pozen
Radiation Physics, Inc.
Regional Construction Company, Inc.
The Charitable Foundation of the Washington (DC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

FY 2019/2020 GRANTS

Ada and Albert Wibel Foundation
Aid Association for the Blind of the District of Columbia
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E
DC Commission on the Arts
and Humanities  
S. Kann Sons Company Foundation
The Elizabeth R. Shoemaker Home
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation





 
 


 
WORKPLACE
GIVING
CAMPAIGNS
 
I f 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

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Day
Time
Event
3
3:00 pm
Fancy Tea Party
4
12:00 pm
End of Summer Cookout

9
3:00 pm
Popcorn and Punch Social

10 2:30 am Squeals on Wheels Pet Therapy
12
  10:30 pm
 Resident Rights Bingo
13 2:30 pm
 Wine and Cheese Social
17
3:00 pm

Monthly Birthday Party

18
3:30 pm
Women's Club Meeting

24
2:45 pm
Food Service Meeting and Resident Council
25
3:30 pm
Men's Club Meeting
27 11:00 am
 Wedgewood Luncheon
 

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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