Beacon of HopeSending “Notes of Thanks” to

our friends…

Wesley Manor is very excited to be hosting a unique and exciting fall event – unlike anything we have ever done before – on October 11th at 6:45 p.m., at Louisville’s Christ Church.

This unforgettable evening of fellowship and music is made possible through the generosity and hospitality of Christ Church and Music Director, Dan Stokes.

Our “Notes of Thanks” evening will begin with a dessert reception in the Fellowship Hall, to be followed by a special musical program provided by Dan Stokes at the organ. This magnificent instrument contains over 3,000 pipes ranging in size from more than 32 feet to pipes smaller than a pencil. The program will include movie theme excerpts, favorite hymns and a Grand Finale based on the chimes of Big Ben.

Our annual fall gathering is one of the ways Wesley Manor says “Thank you!” each year to the many supporters and volunteers who make our senior care ministry possible. It’s a night when we briefly tell the Wesley Manor story, show donors how their contributions have been used, and ask for their continued support. We will also announce our volunteer of the year and present this helper with Wesley Manor’s “Cross & Flame” Award.

For additional information, please contact Anita Kuvin or Candi Blinn at 502-964-3959, or via e-mail at AKuvin@WesMan.org.

This event is by invitation. Reservations are required.

Autumn 2012

Inside this IssueThoughts from Our Board Chair . . . . . . . . . page 2

Board Member Spotlight . . . page 2

Additional Income for Life . . page 3

Church Notes: Answering God’s Call . . . . page 3

Thoughts from WM’s President . . . . . . . page 4

Our Photo Album . . . . . . page 4

“Swing for Seniors” . . . . . page 5

How to donate on-line . . . . page 6

Voces Novae Concert . . . . page 6

Wesley Manor’s mission, as a full

continuum of care retirement

community, is to serve our residents

and families with a dedicated,

professional staff in a nurturing Christian

environment.

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“Swing for Seniors” Raises $26,623!

Wesley Manor’s June 22nd Golf Scramble at Quail Chase Golf Club was a great success, thanks to Golf Committee Co-chairs Allen Snively and Mike Simpson, and committee members Norma Sledge and Mary Anne Reynolds, and the scores of awesome volunteers whose efforts made for a thoroughly enjoyable golf outing!

The involvement and generosity of numerous sponsors, donors and golfers also contributed greatly to the success of the event.

One hundred percent of the dollars raised will be used to assist our Wesley Manor residents who have outlived their assets, yet still depend upon us for their care.

Under Allen’s and Mike’s leadership through the last 7 years, almost $193,000 has been raised for our Charitable Senior Care Program!

To everyone – from planners to putters we say a huge “Thank you!”

Title Sponsors

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

PCA Pharmacy

UPS

Corporate Sponsors

Cralle Foundation

Howell & Howell Contractors, Inc.

Seekers SS Class at Christ Church

Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Architects

Wesley Manor Board of Directors

Third Flight Winners Tom Strohmeier, Craig and Jeffrey Reynolds, Ethan Bond

Golf Committee (left to right) Allen Snively, Norma Sledge, Mike Simpson, Mary Anne Reynolds

UPS Delivers! Christina Blain & Richie Sroufe deliver $2,500 Golf Title Sponsor Check to Anita Kuvin

Beverage Cart Hostesses Pat Morsman and Glenda Thacker

1st Place Team Tony Jacobi, Bruce and Darren Yeagle, James Charleston

Second Flight Winners PCA Pharmacy: Bill Hurley, Billy McMakin, Joe Elmes and

(not pictured) Mark Britt

Wesley Manor is grateful for the strong and capable Leadership of our Board of Directors as we seek to fulfill our mission of ministry to older adults.

2012-2013 Board of DirectorsAlan Fryrear, ChairmanPhillip C. Gayhart, Vice ChairmanC. Michael Stigler, TreasurerNorma Sledge, Secretary

Ex-officio, Rev. Rebecca Curry

The Beacon is the newsletter of Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky, Inc., Anita H. Kuvin, Editor

Jerry L. Hoganson, PresidentMark Stephens, VP of AdministrationDeanna Young, VP of Nursing & Client ServicesAnita H. Kuvin, VP of Development & Communication

Randi AustinJim BarnettDr. Cathy BaysWalker CunninghamDr. Susan DavisRev. W. Russell EastDr. Michael Gibbons

George Y. HerschSteven J. Hodge, M.D.Doug KottkeCraig ReynoldsMichael J. SmithRuss WardlawBruce S. Yeagle

5012 East Manslick Road Louisville Kentucky 40219

Where caring is a promise kept!

502.969.3277 www.WesMan.org

Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky

Please visit www.WesMan.org and make a donation to brighten the lives of our seniors.

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Music is a moral law. It

gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety

to life and to everything.

~PlatoWesley Manor will be the offering recipient.

Sunday, September 30 at 7 pmChrist Church, 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40207

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Remember the prayer in the book of Daniel when the king tried to force three young men to worship him? “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace,

the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

I’ve learned about the power of prayer throughout my life, especially when it comes to the big things. In some miraculous way, God answers our prayers and accomplishes His will.

What is His will for Wesley Manor? The best way I know how to figure that out is to pray. Since God was able to save these men from the fiery furnace, he can certainly meet our own needs. Would you join me in praying for God to accomplish his plan for Wesley Manor?

We recently made some enhancements to our facilities. We’ve added a new roof on Hoskinson House Assisted Living Center, as well as new gutters and long-needed insulation and ventilation in the attic. Our grounds have been improved, our Health Care Center living room refurbished and a screened porch enclosed in the Health Care Center to create a cheerful private dining

room for our more independent nursing residents... We really need to replace our Health Care Center. It is an enormous project but one that is dearly needed. With God, anything is possible.

Let us pray!

“O gracious Heavenly Father, we pray that you will continue to bless Wesley Manor. We recognize you as the King of Kings and the Lord of all. We ask you to continue enriching the lives of our residents and that the quality of their care will continue to improve. Thank you for our staff’s passion to serve and love our residents. We pray for our management team and the Board of Directors as well, and for all of those who have made contributions to our mission in order for us to continue your work. Bless them and continue working in their lives so that we can help many others.

“We ask these things in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who has saved us all from the fire!” Amen

Introducing... Board Member, Russ Wardlaw!

Russ became a member of Wesley Manor’s Board of Directors in the summer of 2011. After many years with the Robert Clarkson Insurance Agency, Russ joined Neace Lukens in 2009 where he currently serves as Senior VP, Profit Center Leader of

Emerging Markets and Marketing Director of their Louisville office.

Russ brings with him a wealth of experience as an insurance underwriter and in the field of workers compensation. Upon joining the independent insurance agency ranks, Russ created and managed several insurance programs for large associations and major U.S. companies and he has many years’ experience in dealing with medium-to-large commercial accounts.

As a graduate of Western Kentucky Univ., Russ’ Kentucky roots run deep. His passion for helping people is also reflected in his board involvement with Spalding University, Court Appointed Special Advisors (CASA) and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He is an active member of Louisville’s Christ Church United Methodist and an avid family man whose hobbies include running, golfing and the outdoors.

Russ Wardlaw, Member, Board of Directors

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Two of our residents recently called me to explore the benefits of establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity (“CGA”) with Wesley Manor. Their goals were to provide

income for the rest of their lives, receive tax benefits and help Wesley Manor fund its senior care ministry into the future.

Wesley Manor partners with the Kentucky United Methodist Foundation to provide gift annuity services to our friends and supporters. After speaking with David Bowles and me, they finalized a CGA with Wesley Manor and are very happy with its benefits.

CGAs have been around for more than 100 years. They are particularly beneficial to seniors who need more reliable income and who, at the same time, would like to support their charity of choice and leave a legacy. Supplying both fixed annual payments and a subsequent gift, a CGA can significantly boost the income of older adults while making it possible for them to give at a more significant level than

they thought possible.

With interest rates on CDs and bank-based savings at historic lows, and the stock market in a state of flux, establishing a CGA can provide significant “paychecks” to those who want to increase their annual income. Current interest rates on CGAs are 4.7% for age 65, 5.8% for age 75 and 7.8% for age 85. Individual rates based on your age can be provided.

If you’d like to learn more about enhancing your income and leaving a deferred legacy gift to Wesley Manor, please contact me at 502-964-3959 or AKuvin@WesMan.org.

Anita Kuvin, Vice President Development & Communication

Church Notes Answering God’s Call!

I must have been about 5 years old, but the details of the incident are as fresh as if it were yesterday. My parents had left my older sister, Angela, in charge. I probably got bored because I decided to play a trick on her – I would hide from Angela and she would never find me.

I crouched low behind the large overstuffed chair in our living room and was quiet as a mouse. It wasn’t long until Angela began to look for me. She called my name, but I didn’t answer. I laughed to myself as I pulled my child’s body into a tight, little, invisible ball. Angela kept calling. I remained silent. I could hear her frantically searching our home, but I never said a word.

Finally, her search led her outside and down the street. When the house became silent, it dawned on me that I was alone and I became frightened and I began to cry. If only I had answered...

John 10:27 says: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Every day the voice of the Good Shepherd calls us by name. Calls us to come forth from our hiding places and follow. Don’t be afraid to answer.

Yes, I want to support the work of Wesley Manor!Name:__________________________________________Email: _________________________________________City/State/Zip______________________________________________Phone: _____________________________

My gift is for $ ______________________, and my check is enclosed.I’d like my donation used for (please choose one): Charitable Care Undesignated: Where there is the greatest need

Please contact me about the benefits of Charitable Gift Annuities. Please remove my name from your mailing list.

NOTE: Contributions may be charged year-round to Master Card or Visa by visiting Wesley Manor’s secure web site: www.WesMan.org. Select the green “Donate Now” button, and follow the prompts.To learn more about making a gift of stock – or to give a gift that will provide income to you for life,and then benefit Wesley Manor after your death – please contact Anita Kuvin at 502-964-3959.

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Organizations or businesses usually have government agencies watching what they do. This is especially true for organizations serving children or seniors.

Child day care centers, schools, and nursing facilities seem to have the greatest number of eyes watching their operations. The reason for this is simple. When you are in charge of caring for the very young, or the very old, your organization is involved in a very special ministry – a ministry that is scrutinized from many different places.

Wesley Manor is a Continuous Care Retirement Community. We serve independent seniors in our patio homes, those who need slightly more help in Assisted Living, those who have special needs in our Memory Care Center, and residents who need the most hands-on assistance in our Health Care Center.

The patio homes have very little government oversight. Assisted Living is most closely monitored by the DAIL (the Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living). The Memory Care Center and the Health Care Center are monitored by the Kentucky Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also have jurisdiction over these divisions and they survey us via the OIG. The state Fire Marshall, as well as the local fire department, inspect us

to make sure our buildings are safe. The state’s Ombudsman’s Office also has jurisdiction over our Health Care Center. And finally, if there are serious issues with a nursing facility, the state’s Attorney General may send a representative to conduct an official investigation. As an administrator, it does seem at times that the “whole world is watching.”

I might sound like I’m complaining, but I’m really not. While it is true that we are a highly regulated business, this is necessary because of the important work that we do. Some of our residents, because of their physical or mental conditions, cannot be their own advocates. Others need to advocate for good care on their behalf.

Governmental agencies take their advocacy jobs very seriously, as do we! Wesley Manor takes pride in providing a quality, caring environment for those we serve. We strive to do our best, and we expect that others will be checking our work. It’s just part of being in the “business of caring.” May God continue to bless Wesley Manor and those whom we serve.

Jerry L. Hoganson, President

Rev. Rebecca Church, Chaplain

Renew ~ Refresh ~ Revitalize!Our Photo Album

It has been a busy summer at Wesley Manor and we aren’t finished yet! Our new roof and Independent Dining

Room in the Health Care Center have been completed. Here are few “Before and After” photos from our scrapbook. And work is about to begin on resurfacing driveways, parking areas and walking paths. Plans are also underway to “Renew ~ Refresh ~ Revitalize” the halls and gathering areas of our Memory Care Center. Watch for more photos and updates in our next Beacon!

New independent dining room! (from

left to right – Bernie Fowler, Virginia

Curry, Pat Gold, Esther Turner)Old dining room

New roof!Old roof

Old porch exterior,

now enclosed for dining area

A Prayer for Wesley Manor

Alan Fryrear, Board Chair Wesley Manor

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Would you like additional income for life? The Whole World is Watching

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