News from 2011
Riverside High School Students visit Oakwood Terrace
Riverside High School's Family and Consumer Sciences, Independent Living, Teen Living, Family Living and Culinary Arts Class Students recently visited Oakwood Terrace, a memory care community in Moosic, and "decked the halls", and trees as well, for the upcoming holiday season. Teachers Stephanie McManus and Megan Gerlach assisted the students in this worthwhile project.
First Row: Seated left to right are Dominique Yarborough, Ana Sottile, Samantha Donahue, Natalee Fuller, Stephanie Kearney and Emily Bush.
Second Row: (same order) Alezandra Mainetto, Jesse Rowe, Jesse Rober, Jake Torba, Cassie Staretz, Mary Margaret Smith, Katie Klingler, Brianna Galonis, and Allison Pinnell.
Third Row: (same order) Brianna Collins, Ashley Buffton, Kellie Nash, Emily Englert, Kelsey Janesko, Laura Fitch, Rebekah Jones, Larissa Petroski, Tabitha Sayloch,
Alexys Deal, and Veronica Pettyjohn.
Fourth Row: (same order) Mike Killino, Chris Reed, Mike Pietrowski, Will Reap, Carl Pugliese, Jason Vishnesky, and
Peter Miles.
Back Row: (same order) Mike Loftus, Troy Kempa, Ryan Hunisch, and Jordan Copp.
Residents Michael Novitski and Ruth Noss hug their new handmade pillows distributed to all the residents by the Riverside High School students.
Standing left to right are: Students Carl Pugliese, Troy Kempa, Cassie Staretz, and Brianna Collins.
National Commemorative Candle Lighting Ceremony
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, in partnership with The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, held its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony in November to "honor, remember and care" for those who were and are afflicted with Alzheimer's and other memory impairment.
Participating in the event are (seated left to right):
Residents Judy Wozniak, Bernice Hinkle, and Mike "Bopper" Novitski.
Standing same order:
Guests Bernice McAndrew, Denise Fantini, Dylan Fantini, Pastor Doug Jensen, Moosic Alliance Church, Cierra Fantini, Dan Howey, Marlena Jolley, Janine Starinsky, Executive Director, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator, and Moosic Mayor James Segilia.
Pastor Doug Jensen conducted a special prayer during the ceremony, and Moosic Mayor Segilia presented Oakwood Terrace with a proclamation noting November as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Oakwood Halloween
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic was visited by Princesses, Pirates and Goblins for Halloween. Enjoying the Halloween party are: (Front row left to right): "Goblin" Coilin, "Pirate" Marissa, "Princess" Emma, and Cassandra Whitlock, holding "Lizzy". Back row same order: Residents Lorraine Sharkey, Judy Wozniak, and Dea Costanzo.
Oakwood Terrace’s staff also joined in the Halloween Spirit. "Kitty" Sharon Swartztrauber, "Cowboy" Dan Howey, "Pumpkin" Claire Wagner, "70s" Sylvia Kolosinsky, "Disco" Sabrina Milliron, "Devil" Janet Zaleski, and "Happy" Linda Howey. Oakwood Terrace is a memory care community in Moosic.
PSU Students Visit Oakwood Terrace
Penn State Worthington Scranton's Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) students visited Oakwood Terrace in Moosic recently. The "Issues in Aging" class toured the facility and discussed Alzheimer's, dementia and memory care issues. Seated left to right are: Benjamin Pisanchyn, Abigail Kakareka, Sarah McDermott, Jeffrey Smith, Geraldine Ferrer, and Alison Durante. Standing same order: Kirsten Stevens, Renee Messina, Angela Capone, Christopher Wallick, Bradley Howell, Michael Cipilewski, Janine Starinsky, Oakwood Terrace's Executive Director, Trudy Stanko, Amanda Lilik, Dr. Janet Melnick, and Stephanie Silfee.
The Mighty Oaks of Oakwood Terrace
Oakwood Terrace's team "The Mighty Oaks" of Moosic participated in The Walk to End Alzheimer's recently at Sno Mountain Montage. The group raised over $4,000 for the cause.
Front Row left to right are: Emily Bentler and Sylvia Kolosinsky. Second Row (L to R): Leah Farino, Minnie Lewis, Cindy Farino, Sharon Swartztrauber, Carol Yarima, Melissa Bentler, and Mary Ann Munley. Back row (L to R): Anna Farino, Dominic Farino, Ken Jenks, Lois Legg, George Bernardin, and Chris Kolosinsky.
Oakwood Terrace is a memory care community.
Oakwood Coalition Meeting
The Coalition for Aging Services of Lackawanna County met recently at Oakwood Terrace in Moosic to plan for upcoming events, including membership recruiting. Members of the Coalition are representatives from within the aging network who come together in order to aide one another in ensuring that quality care, services and programs are available to older adults, their families and their caregivers.
Seated (left to right) are: Georgette Fetcho, Abington Manor, Erica Rigol, Linwood Nursing & Rehab, Jessica Engel, Home Instead Senior Care, Jane Hoffner, Telespond Senior Services, Mary O'Donnell, Telespond Senior Services, Dr. Alice McDonnell, Marywood University, Corinne Yanul, Bayada Nurses, and Sandy McCormick. Standing same order: Laurie Fleming, West Side Senior Center, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Oakwood Terrace, Nancy Burns, MetLife Home, Carol Desmarteau, Evergreen Rehab Center, Janine Starinsky, Oakwood Terrace, Timmie Ott, AseraCare Hospice, Theresa Janosov, Oakwood Terrace, Jamie Mancuso, AseraCare Home Health, Mike Sokoloski, Bayada Nurses, Linda Korgeski, Serving Seniors, Mary Lou Knabel, Allied Services, Maggy Bushwick, Jewish Family Services, Cathy Hardaway, United Neighborhood Centers, Rebecca Zelinski, Area Agency on Aging, and Maria Hastie, LIFE Geisinger.
For more information regarding the Coalition for Aging, please contact Maggy at (570) 344-1186.
Oakwood Terrace’s Jewelry Sale Fundraiser a Success
Over 27 shoppers attended Oakwood Terrace's Jewelry Sale Fundraiser at Charming Charlie at The Shoppes at Montage on September 12. A few of the happy shoppers are: (l to r): Anita Ciaglia; Tracy Gallagher; Marlene Summa; Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Barbara Wilson, Alzheimer's Association; Jennifer Munley; and Mary Ann Munley. Proceeds of $119.95 were raised to benefit "The Walk To End Alzheimer's."
Oakwood Terrace Fundraiser on September 12, 2011
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic prepares for upcoming Jewelry Fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association "Walk to End Alzheimer's". The fundraiser will take place on Monday, September 12th from 5-7PM at Charming Charlie at The Shoppes at Montage, Moosic. Obtain a bracelet from Sylvia the night of the event, present it to the cashier upon checkout and 10% of your total purchase will be donated to the cause. Meeting to finalize the event are: (left to right): Gabrielle Calzola Soto, Charming Charlie's General Store Manager, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Oakwood Terrace's Community Relations Coordinator, and Paula Wisnewski, Charming Charlie's Sales Assistant.
For more information, please contact Sylvia at (570) 451-3171, ext. 116. Oakwood Terrace is a non-profit organization specializing in memory care.
Oakwood Staff Honored
Oakwood Terrace, a personal care home in Moosic, honored their staff for their many years of dedicated service to the residents in the community. Seated (l to r) are: Ann Sweeney, Housekeeper (8 years); Janine Starinsky, Executive Director (15 years); and Theresa Janosov,
Food and Beverage Director (12 years). Standing same order: Trish Slusarczyk, RN, BSN, Health and Wellness Director (13 years);
and Janet Zaleski, Recreation Director (12 years). The community also acknowledged Claire Wagner, Recreation Assistant (14 years);
Annie Ozark, Dietary Server/Recreation (9 years); and Sharon Swartztrauber, Dietary (9 years).
Moosic Alliance Church Choir Honored
Oakwood Terrace recently presented various entertainers with Certificates of Appreciation for their ongoing volunteerism, including the Moosic Alliance Church Choir. Seated (l to r) are: Volunteer Judy Jones, pianist; choir participants Lorraine Goeringer (holding Lorelei), Gladys Webb, and Janet Zaleski, Recreation Director. Second row, same order: Choir participants Ann Webb, resident Lorraine Sharkey, Ellen Webb, Margi Ely, Sandra Slack, and Claire Wagner, Recreation Assistant. Back row, same order: Robyn Trager, Pastor Doug Jensen, Mrs. Jensen, Anna Mae Hughes, and Sharon Woodmancy.
Oakwood Terrace’s Car Wash Fundraiser
Raised $310 for the Cause!
Even the rain could not dampen the spirits and enthusiasm of "The Mighty Oaks" team on August 6th as they washed cars, grilled hot dogs, sold baked goods and raffle tickets!
HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS (l to r): Steve Russin, Linda Howey, Sophia Starinsky, Fallon Kowalczyk, Amanda Walsh, "Hot Dog Danny" Howey, Kim Mejia, Janine Starinsky, Claire Wagner, and Sylvia Kolosinsky. Special thanks to those who baked, contributed baskets, gave monetary donations, and patronized our event!
Car Wash Fundraiser to Support "The Mighty Oaks" in The Walk to End Alzheimer's©
Oakwood Terrace will conduct a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, August 6th between 9:00am and 2:00pm (rain date: August 7th). The event will also include a basket raffle and hot dog/lemonade stand. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association's The Walk to End Alzheimer's© in September. The fundraising committee are: Kneeling: Stefanie Chicoski, Dietary Aide. Standing (l to r): Steve Russin, Dietary Supervisor, Claire Wagner, Recreation Assistant, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator, Annie Ozark, Dietary and Recreation Aide, and Janine Starinsky, Executive Director.
National Nurses Week Proclamation
Moosic’s Mayor James Segilia presented Oakwood Terrace’s nurses with a Special Proclamation in honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12th. Left to right: Laytison (Nani) Padilla, LPN, Cassandra Whitlock, LPN, Trish Slusarczyk, RN/BSN-Health & Wellness Director, Mayor Segilia, and Janine Starinsky, Executive Director. (Cheryl Lee, LPN was absent from photo.)
Valentine's Day Kings and Queens
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic crowned their Kings and Queens during a Valentine's Day party at the community. Enjoying the festivities are: (seated left to right) Queens Romayne Kalinauskis, Joan Drugatz, and Ruth Noss. Standing same order: Kings William Kenney, Michael "Bopper" Novitski and Anthony Trotta.
Special Valentine's Community Forum Held at
Oakwood Terrace
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic conducted a Community Forum recently including open discussions and a Question and Answer session. Topics discussed were: Veterans Aids and Attendance Benefits, Long Term Care Insurance, Reverse Mortgages, Understanding Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss, and latest Health Reform Laws.
Seated left to right: Guest Speakers Attorney Brenda Colbert, Marshall, Parker and Associates and Rhondi Nachlis, Muskey Financial, Janine Starinsky, Oakwood Terrace's Executive Director, and Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator. Standing left to right: Guest Speakers Clayton Jacobs, Alzheimer's Association, Nancy Burns, MetLife Home Loans, Layna Schrader and Beth Rossi, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Guest Speaker Anissa Fetchen, Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs, and Gregg Kristyniak, and Dr. Kenric Maynor, Brightstar Care. Oakwood Terrace is a memory care community.
Oakwood Terrace in Moosic received a holiday visit from Penn State Alumni Society
Nittany Lion and Worthington Scranton Alumni Society. Seated left to right are: Resident Dave Schmadel, Nittany Lion with Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator, Sabrina Milliron, Resident Attendant, Resident Elsie Stelzer, and PSU Alumnus Lou Ingargiola. Standing same order: PSU Worthington Scranton Alumni’s President Kathy Zielinski, Volunteers Kaitlin Zielinski and Julia Ingargiola, Alumni Lisa Akulonis and Jon Tabatabaie, Recreation Aide Annie Ozark, and Resident Lois Hummel. The Alumni Society sang songs, played Bingo and distributed holiday greeting cards to the residents.
Penn State’s Nittany Lion and volunteer Julia Ingargiola entertain
residents at Oakwood Terrace in Moosic.
Bishop Bambera visits Oakwood Terrace
Most Reverend Bishop Joseph Bambera, Diocese of Scranton, visited and bestowed a blessing on the residents and staff of Oakwood Terrace in Moosic for National Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November.
Candle Lighting Ceremony
On November 14, Oakwood Terrace held a Candle Lighting Ceremony as part of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month in honor and remembrance of those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease.
Assisting at the ceremony are: (left to right): Pastor Doug Jensen, Moosic Alliance Church; Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Janine Starinsky, Executive Director; and Moosic Mayor James Segilia, who presented the community with a special proclamation.
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010
Oakwood Terrace's "The Mighty Oaks" recently participated in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk at PNC Field in Moosic. The team raised over $3,000 for the cause!
Participants are: (front row left to right) Dom Farino, Kristen McCabe, Padraig McCabe, Leah Farino; (second row left to right): Sharon Swartztrauber, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Minnie Lewis, Allison Kuehner, Matt Lewis, Lisa Burkhart; (back row left to right): Janine Starinsky, Claire Wagner, Jigar Patel, Carol Yarima, Terry Pidgeon, Lois Legg, Trish Slusarczyk, Dan Howey Alicia Kuehner, Linda Howey.
New Health Management Software
In August 2010, Oakwood Terrace installed a state-of-the-art Community Health and Management Platform called ALMSA. This software is a valuable tool for our nursing staff in regards to charting medications, assessments, care plans, care tasking, and more.
Executive Director gains NCCDP certification
Janine Starinsky, Executive Director of Oakwood Terrace, recently completed the educational seminar entitled "Alzheimer's and Dementia Care" sponsored by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and has been appointed as a Certified Dementia Care Manager (CDCM). She will be listed as a practitioner on NCCDP.org website.
Car Wash Raises Money for Alzheimer's Association
On July 17, Oakwood Terrace hosted a car wash which raised money for the Alzheimer's Association through donations, a bake sale, and a basket raffle. The weather was good, and the shiny clean cars looked great!
Oakwood Terrace staff get ready to wash cars to support the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010. "The Mighty Oaks" staff members assisting with the event are (front row, left to right): Resident Attendants Melinda Fisher and Amanda Lucas. Second row: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Community Relations Coordinator; Resident Attendants Monique Barnes and Amanda Walsh.
