FRIENDS TO FRIENDS

MISSION: To enhance the quality of life of those served and living on the campus of Cedar Sinai Park.

Summer 2016

A generous gift from the Friends of Robison allows CSP to purchase a much needed van to transport residents to their appointments.

Take a look inside to see what else is happening on campus and how you can get involved.

Hello Friends! I hope you have had a wonderful, happy and healthy summer. Friends of Robison has

a lot of good news to share.

We are so proud to tell you that in June we were able to purchase an eight passenger van to transport our residents to their appointments. The previous van had over 180,000 miles on it and when asked if we could help provide the funds for a new one, we were happy to help!

The first phase of the Harold Schnitzer Health and Rehabilitation Care Center opened in late July and is absolutely amazing and we hope you were able to tour it before the first 12 residents moved in. It is truly a home, with the kitchen as its center. The residents love their private rooms and bathrooms and the homelike setting. Friends of Robison will be helping to make them happy in their new home. Our annual membership mailing went out in July with a request for annual dues of $25.00 and enhanced support for our lifetime members. We hope everyone will be generous so that we can continue to provide for the residents on the campus of Cedar Sinai Park.

Please don’t forget about Tributes! They are a great way to show your support. For a minimum of $10.00, you can honor a loved one or memorialize someone you have lost. You can contact one of the three tribute secretaries listed on the next page or go online and make a tribute to the Friends of Robison. Simply go to http://cedarsinaipark.org/friends. Finally, we hope you will join us on Sunday, September 25 for our annual Bingo fundraiser chaired by Amy Milbert. $18.00 buys you a bingo card, treats and fun! We have great prizes for the winners. Please look for your invitation. Reservations are a must so that we can reserve your space. Please send your $18.00 check to Friends of Robison at 6125 SW Boundary St, Portland, OR 97221-1019. Thank you again for all your support! We cannot do the work we do without you!

Warmly,

Michelle GradowPresident, Friends of Robison

Watch for our next newsletter in December!

If you’ve been to Robison recently you’ve certainly noticed some changes. Half of the building is closed

down for renovation, and the other half seems to be shrinking daily. Part of the closure includes the synagogue, which is being remodeled and will reopen in early 2017. Faced with the scarcity of gathering spaces, we’ve gotten creative in how to come together as a group for things like meals, activities and Shabbat observances. The outdoor patio by Joseph Hall beckons when the weather is agreeable. The adjacent solarium offers a cozy corner for singing and visiting. And the residents in the recently opened Green House® home have invited their neighbors over for socializing in their new digs. All High Holiday services and celebrations will be held at Rose Schnitzer Manor, bringing together residents from across the campus. This year, more than ever, helpful volunteers are needed to accompany

A NOTE FROM MICHELLE

LIKE WANDERING THE DESERTRobison residents to and from the services, crossing Boundary Street each time. Please be in touch with me if you’d like to assist in this or any way with the holidays. Just as the ancient Hebrews learned to be resourceful and creative during their 40-year trek through the Sinai, knowing that something better awaited them, so too will we find the strength to stay calm and carry on during this big journey of change at the Robison Home.

Jemi Kostiner Mansfield, Director of Spiritual Life503-535-4038 | Jemi.Mansfield@cedarsinaipark.org

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Cedar Sinai Park continues to lead the way in meeting the changing lifestyle needs and desires of seniors. Its latest collaboration with THE GREEN HOUSE® project is evident in the construction occurring on the campus. The Green House model was started more than a decade ago to provide a community-based home environment for its residents, thereby transforming long-term care services. As of June, the organization reported an important milestone: more than 200 Green House homes are being operated by leading organizations in 30 states. Cedar Sinai Park opened the first of its four Green House homes in July, and is proud to be the first in Oregon. The term “green” – especially in the Pacific Northwest – connotes environmentally friendly building materials and waste management. In the context of the Green House® model, “green” relates to “growth,” “life,” and “energy” – traits with which all humans can relate. The physical environment of a Green House home is designed to transform the institutional nursing facility into an environment that is warm, supportive, and comforting.

Make a TributeEvelyn Maizels(503) 291-1618emaizels@comcast.net4460 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Apt. 10Portland, OR 97202-8031

Jan Swire(503) 771-2750janswire@msn.com3715 SE Malden StreetPortland, OR 97202-8031

On the back of this newsletter, is a form you can fill out for a tribute and send to:Friends of Robison6125 SW Boundary St.Portland, OR 97221-1019

At Cedar Sinai Park, we are building the Harold Schnitzer Health and Rehabilitation Care Center (HSHRCC) to preserve the individuality and freedom anyone would enjoy in their own home. When completed, the HSHRCC will be made up of four homes, each with twelve individual rooms built around a central living area and kitchen. A living room with a hearth is the center of life in the home, and where residents share meals together. Staff are present to cook and care for each home’s residents, further ensuring a sense of community and family. Each resident has their own room and bathroom with access to the common area kitchen and living area whenever they desire. “The Green House model allows CSP residents and staff alike to achieve more powerful, meaningful, and satisfying lives, work, and relationships,” says Sandra Simon, CEO of Cedar Sinai Park. “This re-styled model of living honors not only the seniors who want to have more of a home life, it honors the Jewish values of aging upon which Cedar Sinai Park was started almost 100 years ago.”

Get involved

NEWS FROM CEDAR SINAI PARK

HOW YOU CAN HELP FRIENDS

Renne Lann(503) 293-1180lannoregon1@gmail.com7280 SW Chapel CourtPortland, OR 97223

To donate your time to the residents of CSP contact:

Become a member by visiting us online at:http://cedarsinaipark.org/friends/

or

Mail in a $25.00 membership fee to:Friends of Robison6125 SW Boundary St.Portland, OR 97221-1019

Michelle Gradow at:Smgradow@comcast.net

Join us!

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NAMES LISTED CLOCKWISE1) Shirlee Lenske, Portia Bailey, & Gloria Bacharach awaiting to see who is crowned queen of the RJHC Rose festival.2) Dorothy Lerner & Marion Katz celebrating Purim.3) Lillian Steinberg, Gene Nistler, Shelly Petcher, & Portia Bailey enjoying an English tea party.4) Portia Bailey & Ellen Feldman celebrating Purim.5) Tie Blanket with Gloria Bacharach, Marion Katz & Mimi Silver.6) Sol Menashe being crowned King of the RJHC Rose Festival

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Clockwise: Dorothy Lerner, Ellen Feldman, Phyllis Green and Lillian Steinberg feel comfortable and happy in their beautiful new household.

The first of four new Green House households has opened at Cedar Sinai Park and its 12 residents have settled in and are enjoying their new home.

The move-ins went smoothly and efficiently; thanks to the work of each resident’s own private “Shahbaz.” The Shahbazim at Cedar Sinai Park are Certified Nurse Assistants whose job is to sustain and enrich the lives of the members of each household.

Each of the private rooms is furnished with a bed, dresser, chair and table in addition to private bathrooms with showers. “You can decorate your own room how you want it, according to your own taste,” said Ellen Feldman, whose room is personalized with wildlife artwork that reminds her of her days working at Yellowstone National Park. “I love having my own room!”

Delicious meals are prepared in the kitchens of each household and residents have the choice of eating together or privately and also have the option of inviting guests to join them for meals. The kitchen is open throughout the day for the preparation of meals, drinks, and nosh.

Communal areas are warm and create opportunities for more social interaction and less isolation. The luxurious family room features a large fireplace, big screen TV, comfortable seating areas and a game table. Each household also has a large library, (feel free to contribute books) a washer and dryer and a large non-kosher refrigerator for “food brought in.”

Residents will regularly convene for meetings to discuss food choices, activities, rules and other topics involved with making the households run smoothly. Lillian Steinberg observed that “Good manners are a plus when you start living with strangers. You need to adjust to what’s okay and what’s not okay as far as other people are concerned.”

Four of the contented new inhabitants were eager to share their impressions after spending the first night in their plush new setting. When asked how her first 24 hours went, Lillian Steinberg said, “I had a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast.” Dorothy Lerner shared that “It’s nice to have my own furniture” and Phyllis Green said, “It’s a nice change.”

Eve Stern

THE GREEN HOUSE® HOME

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The Golden Book of Life

Evelyn Freedman Shirley & Jerry NudelmanJanet Hasson Judy Hoffman Jerry Nudelman Stan & Shirley Hodes

Stan & Pam RotenbergLois Poplack Dan & Janice Pitman

IN MEMORYZelma Blank Tania Rash Sharon TarlowRoss Coblens Margaret Hasson Stan & Shirley Hodes Bernice Gevurtz Fay & Leonard Oppenheimer Esther Perkel Janet GoldbergDottie Fields Evelyn & Howard FreedmanJeff Goldenberg Shirley & Jerry Nudelman Stan & Shirley HodesTed Lachman Alan & Eve RosenfeldBertha Jones Jean HassonRobert Labby Ruth Menashe Alan & Eve RosenfeldMerritt Linn Eve Stern & Les GutfreundDonald Olds Susan CarlEarl Oller Shirley Mark Barry & Saundra FreidmanBen Philan Stan & Shirley HodesGoldie Rosenbaum Shirley MarkLisa Schroeder’s Daughter Ruth MenasheHerbert Shapiro Ruth MenasheMin Zidell Ruth Gassner

GET WELL

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Stuart & Nikki Director ~ 50th Shirley & Jerry Nudelman

HAPPY BIRTHDAYJudy Blauer Stan & Bev EasternGoldie Feinberg Frieda TobinDonna Jackson Sanford & Wendi MenasheJane Krichevsky ~ 80th Howard & Evelyn FreedmanIrv Leopold Marty & Beverly ZellLouise Ruben ~85th Shirley & Jerry NudelmanNaomi Schneider ~90th Jean Rivin Marcia GoodmanRon & Dvorah Weinstein ~ 75th Rhoda & Irv Leopold

IN APPRECIATIONHy & Myra Jackson Sanford & Wendi Menashe

Additional TributesIN MEMORYAlan Barer Norm & Sue KaplonDanny Black Phyllis Cohen Mel & Jan SwireZelma Blank Jerrie Roth Stan & Judy Blauer Bev & Stan Eastern Donna Silver Jackson Bette Greenstein Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisSue Carl Bernice Gevurtz Bud & Robin MarcusRoss Coblens Bev & Stan Eastern Elaine & Gary Cahn Mel & Jan Swire Sanford & Wendi Menashe Jacqueline Constantine Wilma Jane Balick Richard & Sue Garber Larry & Carolyn Gorin Shirley & Jerry Nudelman Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis Jerrie RothDottie Fields Bev & Stan Eastern Richard & Sue GarberAnn Goldeen Shirley & Jerry NudelmanJeffrey Goldenberg Jacqueline Constantine Bev & Stan Eastern Bud & Robin Marcus Terrye & Bob RudolphCharles Gratman Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis

FRIENDS OF ROBISON TRIBUTES(Received Febuary, 2016 through June, 2016)

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Donna Silver JacksonMilt Hasson Suzanne & Walter LowyRebecca Israel Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisMerritt Linn Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis Shirley & Jerry Nudelman Evelyn MaizelsSarah Mendlovitz Bev & Stan EasternNaomi Olds Bud & Robin MarcusNaomi & Donald Olds Jerry & Shirley NudelmanPilar Ovalle Cynthia Hanson Stephen & Robbie Hanson Cheyenne SmithStan Perkel Lois & Ken GlickmanBen Philan Roberta & Phillip CohenLisa Rhodes Shirley & Jerry NudelmanGoldie Rosenbaum Larry & Carolyn Gorin Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisJoe Schwartz Bev & Stan Eastern Richard & Sue Garber Larry & Carolyn GorinGoldie Slifman Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis Stan & Shirley HodesJerry Stern Stan & Judy Blauer Jerrie Roth Lois & Ken GlickmanShirley Trademan Jacqueline ConstantineLillian “Babe” Weiner Margaret HassonNina Weinstein Jean RivinMin Zidell Elaine & Gary Cahn Bev & Stan Eastern Richard & Sue Garber Larry & Carolyn Gorin

Shirley & Jerry Nudelman Stan & Pam Rotenberg Ruth GassnerElynor Zusman Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis Stan & Pam RotenbergEllie Zusman Mike, Barbie, & Gary Enkelis

Dick Arensberg Stan & Shirley Hodes Shirley & Jerry NudelmanCarol Danish Stan & Shirley HodesStan Eastern Stan & Shirley Hodes Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisEvelyn Freedman Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis Ronald & Taya MeyerBarry Friedman Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisKaren Greenberg Larry & Carolyn GorinShirley Harris Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisJanet Hasson Jerry Barde Stan & Judy Blauer Margaret Hasson Evelyn Maizels Shirley & Jerry Nudelman Jacqueline Constantine Bev & Stan EasternVictor Levy Lois & Ken Glickman Ron & Taya MeyerSheryl Rudolph Terrye & Bob RudolphJoel Semler Larry & Carolyn GorinMartin Schechter Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisMiriam Unkelis Mel & Jan Swire Margaret Hasson Jerrie Roth Jacqueline Constantine

GET WELLHAPPY BIRTHDAYMarge Cohn Larry & Carolyn GorinNikki Director Larry & Carolyn GorinRosalie Goodman Bari IsaacsonDonna Silver Jackson Sanford & Wendi MenasheAlex Menashe Donna Silver JacksonSandy Menashe Donna Silver JacksonLouise Ruben Sue & Norm KaplonBarbara Wolf ~75th Mike, Barbie & Gary Enkelis

Rick & Jane London ~ Happy Anniversary Eve & Les GutfreundJemi Kostiner Mansfield ~ Mazel Tov! Ilene & Jim DavidsonSteve Rudolph ~ Thank you for your help! Terrye & Bob Rudolph

IN HONOR

Stan & Shirley HodesIda Rae Cahana Ilaine CohenJerry Nudelman Mike, Barbie, & Gary EnkelisBarbara Caplan Ilaine Cohen

We would love to stay in touch.Please let us know if your mailing address, email, or phone number has changed. Just call 971.717.7165 or email mary.schenk@cedasinaipark.org.Thanks!

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We have made every effort to ensure that our list is accurate. We sincerely apologize for any errors.

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Friends of Robison Tribute Form

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Play Bingo!Help Friends of Robison to support our residents!

Sunday, September 25

6:30-8:30 p.m. - $18.00 per person

Treats · Prizes · Fun

Bring your spouse, significant other and friends!Our event will take place in Zidell Hall at RSM,Please RSVP with payment, by September 19

online athttp://cedarsinaipark.org/friends

or by check and send to Friends of Robison, 6125 SW Boundary St., Portland, OR

Space is limited so make your reservation now! We cannot wait to see you - ages 18 and over

please.

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