By Maria AghguiguianCoordinator, Philanthropy

We appreciate every gift to the Benevolent Care Fund (BCF) that makes it possible to help our residents-in-need during 2020. We are helping nine residents by supplementing their monthly income to ensure they have a home, wonderful healthcare, and that their essential needs are met.

We want to make giving as easy as possible for you, our donors. We wanted to let you know there are many ways to give, and some methods may be more beneficial to you and your circumstances:

• Stocks: Make an impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to Riderwood BCF. When you donate stock to charity, you’ll generally take a tax deduction for the full fair market value. And because you are donating stock, your contribution and tax deduction may instantly increase.

• Donation from Your Donor-advised Funds: If you’ve created a DAF, consider making

a grant recommendation to the institution that administers your fund to support Riderwood BCF.

• Qualified Charitable Distribution from Your IRA: Make a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to Riderwood BCF. Although there is no required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year, a QCD may be an excellent asset to use for

donations. There may be certain tax credits and benefits.

• Charge to Your Riderwood Bill: You can fill out an Automated

Billing Form (available at the front desk and Philanthropy) to make a gift to the BCF.

The amount you designate will be added to your next Riderwood bill.

Of course, you can always give a gift by cash or check as well. A donation envelope was included in the Benevolent Care Fund Newsletter distributed earlier this month and donations can be put in the Philanthropy slot at all front desks.

Your donation can make such a difference in the life of someone facing financial hardship here at Riderwood. Thank you for sharing your gifts with your community!

Many methods available to donate to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund

By Robert DoyleMember, Riderwood Association of Woodcrafters/PET Team

The Riderwood AoW/PET Project involved the purchasing and cutting of lumber to construct hand cranked-propelled wooden carts for mobility-impaired adults and children. The wood pieces for the PET carts were prefabricated here at Riderwood by volunteers from the Association of Woodcrafters (AoW) Club. Once the wooden parts were cut-to-size, they were bundled and transported to the Mount Holly Springs, PA facility, where the pieces were assembled by volunteers. The finished carts were tested, then boxed and shipped to pre-designated third-world countries.

Riderwood was notified that the PET Cart assembly plant at Mount Holly Springs was closing

therefore ending the PET project that began September 2017. Over the past 30 months, the Riderwood AoW/PET project provided 20,000 plus wood components for 400 carts

This project has been funded by Circle Fellowship Church Missions Ministry and much appreciated donations from Riderwood residents.

The Riderwood AoW/PET Team consisted of ten individuals: David Bagwell, Bill Bowen, Bob Doyle, George Graham, Jim Huitema, Gerry Loftus, Jack McMahon,

Tom Mertz, Joseph Murphy (deceased), and Barry Nestor.

Our special thanks to Riderwood residents, Jon and Beth McNeal, for the loan of their pick-up truck on numerous occasions and a very special thanks to Susan Loftus (Gerry’s daughter), who developed the project’s posters and flyers.

Woodshop PET program comes to an end

Members of the Riderwood Woodshop work on cutting pieces for the PET cart program to be sent to Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Riderwood TV)

By Michael Mathis, SHRM-CPCoordinator, Human Resources

As of today, you will find Erickson Living Values Team boxes (like the one pictured above)at all five front desks! These boxes are for easy submission of shout-outs and nominations of employees by residents, visitors, and even other employees. As a reminder, you can submit a story about anything from a simple positive experience, all the way to the employee going above and beyond their job.

To submit, please take a form from the front pocket of the box, fill it out, fold it, and place it in the box slot on top. A pen should be with the box, but please remember to sanitize your hands before and after submitting. These submissions will be collected 1-2 times per week.

Erickson Living Values Team in search of outstanding employees

August 24 - 30, 2020 Volume 13, Issue 24 RiderwoodTV.com

The RiderwoodReporterA collaborative publication by theresidents and staff of Riderwood

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Reporter. (You will continue to receive the paper version as well)

Monday, August 24Replay of the August 17 Great Course:

The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders ---------------------------------------

Tuesday, August 25Adventures in Travel - Scottsdale, AZ (9/12/2019)

---------------------------------------Wednesday, August 26 (*New*)

Expert Led Talks - Bees & Beekeepingwith Medical Director Lynne Diggs (July 17, 2020)

---------------------------------------Thursday, August 27 (*New*)

PAC presents: “Gift of Music - Volume 3” from Constellations Chamber Concerts

--------------------------------------- Friday, August 28

The Performing Arts Council presents The Seth Kibel Quartet (August 17, 2018)

(**Please read the above article for information about the Jewish Sabbath services**)

--------------------------------------- Saturday, August 29

The Riderwood Piano Club presents The Park Brothers (July 7, 2018) ---------------------------------------Sunday, August 30 (*New*)

Church of Resurrection Sunday Mass

Special Programming on Channel 972Every day at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and the following day at 1:00 a.m.

A Hollywood classic every night at 7:00 p.m., directly to your living room on Channel 972!

Monday, August 24 - Shall We Dance (1937, NR, 1h 49m)

A budding romance between a ballet master and a tap dancer becomes complicated when rumors surface that they’re already married.

---------------------------------------Tuesday, August 25 - When Harry Met Sally

(1989, R, 1h 35m) Harry and Sally have known each other for

years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship.

(This movie is rated R for language and sexual situations)

---------------------------------------Wednesday, August 26 - A Matter of Size

(2010, NR, 1h 32m) A heart-warming tale about four overweight men learn to love themselves through the

Japanese sport of sumo wrestling!(This film is in Hebrew & Japanese, but

presented with English subtitles)---------------------------------------

Thursday, August 27 - RBG (2018, PG, 1h 38m) The exceptional life and career of U.S. Supreme

Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon.

---------------------------------------Friday, August 28 - 1917 (2020, R, 1h 59m)

As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men

from walking straight into a deadly trap.(This movie is rated R for war violence, some

disturbing images, and language)---------------------------------------

Saturday, August 29 - Men in Black: International (2019, PG-13, 1h 54m)

The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new

adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the organization.

---------------------------------------Sunday, August 30 - Lady Sings the Blues

(1972, R, 2h 24m) (Sponsored by the African American History Club)

The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday.

(This movie is rated R for violence, and language including racial epithets)

Riderwood TV Live! on Channel 972Monday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. (*Rebroadcast*)Animal Presentation by Watkins Nature Center

Naturalists from Watkins Nature Center will introduce you to a variety of animals including insects, amphibians, reptiles, and birds of prey.

-----------------------------Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m.

(*New & Live*)Mid-Week Trivia with Chris Taydus

Play along on your phone, tablet, or computer, or just answer the questions for some fun

-----------------------------Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. (*New & Live*)

& Friday, August 28 at 2:00 p.m.Live Virtual Concert with Craig Satchell

Singer and pianist Craig Satchell will perform some of your favorite songs from

the 20s, 30s, 40s, and much more! (Live on Thursday, Rebroadcast on Friday)

Take a MinuteEveryday on Channel 972 at 2:00 a.m.,

8:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., & 6:30 p.m.Enjoy a mindfulness meditation exercise followed by a program to help you unwind and release the

stress with beautiful imagery & calming music.THIS WEEK’S SHOW:

Take a Minute...in Sri Lanka!

Riderwood in Focus on Channel 97210:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Next Day at 12:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m.---------------------------------------

Monday, August 24 (*Rebroadcast*) Benevolent Care Fund Kickoff Show

Learn about the Benevolent Care Fund and past BCF events with Philanthropy’s Fiona

Divecha & Maria Aghguiguian.---------------------------------------

Tuesday, August 25 (*New & Live*) and Wednesday, August 26

Community COVID-19 Updates and Phase 2 Reopening Information

Gary Hibbs & Dee Dee Gray-Weaver discuss campus operations and phase two of reopening. (New on Tuesday, Rebroadcast on Wednesday)

---------------------------------------Thursday, August 27 (*New & Live*)

and Friday, August 28 Community COVID-19 Updates

with the Administration Gary Hibbs & guests discuss campus operations.

(New on Thursday, Rebroadcast on Friday)---------------------------------------

Saturday, August 29 (*Rebroadcast*) Benevolent Care Fund Kickoff Show

A rebroadcast of the show from August 24.---------------------------------------Sunday, August 30 (*New*)

Circle Fellowship Church Service Join Pastor Lisa Holloway for a weekly service from the Riderwood Circle Fellowship Church.

TV Guide August 24 - 30

The Great Courses on Channel 976

Haydn: His Life & Music held its final class on August 17. No Great Courses will be broadcast in that 11:30 a.m. time slot on Mondays for the

remainder of the Summer 2020 season. All other classes will continue until 9/13/2020.

Also, there was a scheduling error with the Great Course: The World Greatest Geological Wonders on Monday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m.

The episode originally intended for that date will air on Channel 972 on Monday, August 24 during

Special Programming. A new episode will air during the normal time slot on that

day on Channel 976.

By Amy HahnLead Coordinator, Community Resources

In an effort to bring people together and create moments of fun and joy, the Community Resources and Riderwood TV Teams will be bringing you a Virtual Social Hour. Each Thursday at 2:00 p.m., join hosts Amy Hahn and Fiona Divecha, for a fun event, game, or cultural experience live on Zoom. You will get a chance to talk, laugh, and see faces you might not have seen in a while!

Join Community Resources, Riderwood TV, and our live musical guest, Craig Satchell, for a fun musical performance on Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. Craig will sing and play the piano so come and enjoy some of your favorite songs from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and more.

You can find the link to join the Social Hour below as well as the Meeting ID and password. The link and information will also be available on MyErickson in the Activities and Resident Resources sections.

Enjoy some of your favorite tunes with pianist Craig Satchell

Virtual Social HourEvery Thursday at 2:00 p.m.https://bit.ly/rwvsocialhour

(The new web address is case sensitive)

Meeting ID:664 746 1839Password:20904

By Sidney KirschnerMember, Riderwood Jewish Community

On Friday, August 28, the Riderwood Jewish Community’s weekly broadcast of its Sabbath services will switch permanently to Riderwood Channel 976.

These prerecorded services, which are led by Rabbi Stan Levin, also will now be shown only at the more appropriate time of 7:00 p.m. instead of multiple times throughout the day.

Jewish Sabbath services to switch time and channel starting August 28

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Eugene J. Sopchick FC 8/15

Jessie H. Hanagan ET 8/16

Mary M. Larson CT 8/16

Mary Haskey CT 8/19

Jarvis Gaines MS 8/19

With great sadness, we announce the passing of the following Riderwood residents:

Alice Ramsey (CT) 8/11 Aurora, IL

Patricia Fath (CC) 8/14 Clarksville, MD

Herbert Moore (GV) 8/14 New York, NY

We’d like to welcome the newest Riderwood residents to our community: