President Susan Leetch called the meeting to order and asked Gary Reel to lead us in the Invocation, Pledge and singing of God Bless America.
VISITORS: Josh Aiken from Boardman, and Toni Fuzo, Administrator for Meridian Arms. Toni
will be inducted as a member at next week’s meeting.
SONGLEADER: Carol led us in “Wait ‘till the Sun Shines Nellie” which very few were old enough
to even remember was a song. Needless to say, that one will be stricken from our songbook.
JOKE of the DAY: Gary passed the baton to Rev. Karl Rein who did a nice job.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Susan passed around the sheet for the first bike night, June 16, also July 7, Aug. 11 and September 1.
We also sponsor the car cruises on Sundays.
• A thank you was received fromChrissy Jenkins from Youngstown Hearing and Speech for our
donation.
• Thank You Certificates are ready for the Chinese Auction. Please pull your copies to deliver
to the sponsors.
• A group will be getting together for planting flowers at the Norquest sign. More on that at
a later time. Sign is in dis-repair.
• Vince Collaluca invited everyone to attend the ground breaking for the new schools Tuesday,
May 24 at 12:30 at the old soccer field.
• Jerry Haber announced that Richard Farson from Canton passed away recently and to remember
him in your prayers.
• Brian Frederick still looking for Relay for Life walkers and help serving the Survivor's Dinner on June 10-11.
FELLOWSHIP: Robin Stock fined Karl for the joke, anyone not wearing both pin and badge, and
all those who did not take their mom out to dinner or cook for them at least.
DRAWING: Ron Carroll won the little one, but lost on the queen.
GENERAL ADVICE: Compliments of Will Rogers:
Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco.
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
PROGRAM: Ron Carroll, Program Chairman introduced our own, Jennifer Connelly, Administrator of Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Jennifer stated that Briarfield Manor provides the following services: Assisted Living, Micro-Community, Alzheimer's Care, Nursing Home, and Hospice. Nursing homes are required by federal law to have a licensed nurse on duty 24 hours a day. Residents typically share a room and are served meals in a central dining area. They have the opportunity to be involved in activities that provide mental, physical, and social stimulation.
The cost of care for nursing home care ranges between $3,500 and $8,500 per month. The cost is based on the level of care needed and the location of the facility. Due to the high cost of care, many residents use supplemental funding from the government in the form of Medicare and/or Medicaid.
Briarfield Health Care Centers offer various services including care levels from hands-on assistance with activities of daily living to more complex nursing care involving IV therapy, comprehensive wound care and pain management. Medical services are provided under the direction of a licensed physician and carried out by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. State tested nursing assistants provide hands-on care under the direction and supervision of the nursing staff.
An in-house staff of professional therapists provides rehabilitation services. Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies treat both individually and as a team. A team of restorative nursing assistants under the direction of a licensed nurse provides exercises and training to help resident maintain skills necessary for maximum independence.
With all of that, a number of additional services are available for residents including psychological counseling, dental care and podiatry care. Audiology services, x-ray and orthotics are also available on-site.
Facilities include: Briarfield Manor, Briarfield at The Ridge, Ashley Circle, Vista Center,
Victoria House and the Inn at Christine Valley.