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Mrs. Roper's Romp
A HUGE thank you to all the Helens and company who "came and knocked on our door" at the Mrs. Roper's Romp fundraiser on Friday, April 19 at the Inn on Maritime Bay.
What an event! There were tables and tables of raffle baskets from wonderful donors, many, many BINGO games played, a DJ spinning songs from all music genres, 50/50 raffles, a 70s photo booth and delicious food catered by the Felician Village Culinary Department.
Mrs. Roper’s symbolism of the spirit of unity, joy, and camaraderie is easily comparable to the desires of our Felician Village residents who wish to remain independent, healthy, active, happy, and engaged. Therefore, the Donor Development Committee felt an event themed around Mrs. Roper and the Three's Company cast was the perfect fundraiser to support a new pub and patio at Felician Village.
THANK YOU to all who helped make this unique, fun-filled fundraiser a success. Proceeds will support a new pub and patio at Felician Village.
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No matter how often people tell us to slow down and take time to smell the roses, we keep speeding up and running past them. We are missing out on balance. | |
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This TOTALITY Rocks!
Residents and staff took in the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, wearing special solar glasses. It was astronomically amazing!
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Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week
Barb Spies, OFS, Director of Mission Services and Pastoral Care
Saying “Thank You” is such a small and easy thing to do. I read a reflection on gratitude and wondered if I thank people enough for all that they do. While we don’t perform our daily tasks with the expectation of thanksgiving, it is certainly nice to have someone notice on occasion!
Saint Paul began all of his letters with some words of thanksgiving for the community he was writing to (except the Galatians – he wasn’t very happy with them!). Blessed Mary Angela Truskowska, the Foundress of the Felician Sisters, also began some of her letters with words of thanks: “In the first place I thank our Lord and then you, Father, for permitting me yesterday to renew the two vows of chastity and obedience.” Those words offer a recognition of the gifts she had received from someone else’s work.
We had the occasion in March to offer thanksgiving for our Sisters. Catholic Sisters Week, was held March 8-14. It gave us an opportunity to show our gratitude for all that the Sisters have done for our community. We had a special prayer service on Monday, March 11 and a lunch time greeting time on Wednesday, March 14. We are just so grateful for all that the Sisters offer to our residents and to our staff. Please continue to pray for Sister Michaeleen, Sister Bernadette, Sister Rosalie, and Sister Bernetta, just as they continue to pray for us all. They are a blessing for us and for the entire community. The legacy of the Felician Sisters of North America continues to be a gift to God’s people.
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Lunch Bunch
Where did Felician Village at Home members visit this month? Fork & Knife!
The members enjoy socializing and getting to know their fellow FV at Home friends through the monthly lunch bunch outing!
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Holy Thursday Mass
The beautiful Blessed Angela Chapel was filled with over 45 people for the Holy Thursday Mass.
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Lent Donations
During the 40 days of Lent Gardens residents removed items from their home to donate and share with others that can really use them. Donations were taken to St. Vincent de Paul and Repeat Performance weekly.
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Music Therapy at Felician Village
In 2020, Felician Village began a music therapy program guided by a certified music therapist with funding from donors. We are unique in the area in this offering. Music therapy uses interventions to accomplish individualized goals. The music therapist will gather information about the resident through referrals and conversations with staff and will conduct an assessment to figure out the needs of that individual. Then they will set up their plan for meeting those needs. Some examples of goals are: to utilize cognitive ability, to increase verbal communication and self-expression, elevate mood, decrease anxiety, and decrease isolation while increasing engagement.
Initially there was a music therapist who was on-site, but then the pandemic hit and we needed to figure out a way to continue virtually. So, a FV pastoral care associate acts as the interventionist for the virtual music therapist. She brings the computer into the resident’s room, connects to the music therapist on zoom, and they begin their session. They have some conversation and then move right into music. The interventionist supplies any physical items to assist with the session to provide additional sensory input, and for the resident to work on range of motion and attention to the music. The therapist knows the best kind of music and elements of music to implement for that individual in order to meet their needs.
Music therapy is one of the most powerful interventions FV offers. 100% of residents who have used music therapy have benefited from it.
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Chaplain Stephanie Ordained
Chaplain Stephanie Bowman was ordained on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to the Ministry of Word and Service as a Deacon in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at First Lutheran church in Manitowoc. She has been prepared, examined and approved, and called by the church to this ministry as Chaplain at Felician Village. Bishop Anne Edison-Albright of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin in the ELCA invited the participation of all clergy and the Felician Sisters, Sister Michaeleen, Sister Bernadette, Sister Rosalie, and Sister Bernetta, in the Laying on of Hands in the Rite of Ordination. Pastor Matt Sauer, Board Member of Felician Village participated in the service. Barb Spies, Director of Mission Services, presented Chaplain Stephanie for the Rite of Ordination. Carla Schommer, VP of Mission at Felician Services, Inc. participated in the Address by the Church during the Rite.
Residents and staff were in attendance to show their support for Stephanie in her ministry. We pray that Chaplain Stephanie may joyfully serve God and God’s people through all her days.
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A Visit from Sophie
Sophie the dog stopped in to visit St. Mary’s residents. She brought lots of smiles to the residents and staff. We love when our four-legged friends stop by.
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Egg-cellent Activity
During Easter Week St. Mary's residents enjoyed many fun activities. A resident favorite was dyeing Easter eggs with Sister Bernetta.
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Bracelet Making
Villa Lakeside residents made colorful bracelets that are perfect to wear for spring!
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Spring Crafting at
The Court
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