May 2017
Spirit of Otterbein — Connie Fisher
The Spirit of Otterbein for the month of April was presented to Connie
Fisher. Connie became an Otterbein resident on March 15, 2013,
when she moved from Hamilton, Ohio to her cottage on Clippinger
Court. The sixty-plus years she lived in Hamilton have not erased the
lovely Maine accent from her speech, however. She claims Bar Harbor
as her birthplace.
Her late husband, Jim, was a native of Hamilton, thus the move from
Maine to Ohio. Their marriage produced two children. Her son, Jim,
and his wife Sheila, live near Shaker Run so that makes it convenient
to have family close by. Her daughter, Susan, lives in Illinois. She
boasts five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and is awaiting
the arrival of a fifth soon!
Inside this Issue:
Mother’s Day
3
Senior Health/Fitness Day
4
Searchers Pot Luck
6
At Otterbein she finds pleasure
in writing with the Scribblers
Club and working with Marge
Henn in the Archives at Marble
Hall.
She also works in
Shaker Cellar and enjoys
visiting shut-in residents taking
along custard bread pudding
as a treat. She still visits
Hamilton regularly and keeps
in touch with friends at
Hamilton Grace UM Church,
where she faithfully attended
and served for many years.
Readers Theater
13
Senior Prom Is Here!
14
What is Spirit Of Otterbein
14
It is with pleasure we honor
Connie with the Spirit of
Otterbein award for the month
of April. Thank you, Connie,
for your faithfulness.
 Church Calendar
-Randy Crouse
Points of Interest:
 Court News
 New Residents
 Memorials
 ARTicle Page
 Resident Stories
 Anniversaries/Birthdays!
EDITORIAL TEAM
EDITOR: Renee Harlow
Copy Editors: Rachel Brown and Nancy Nason
WRITERS: Team of writers whose names appear with their work.
ASSEMBLY: Ingrid Douglass
Resident Council Meeting
April 3, 2017
Our president, Barbara Patterson, opened the meeting at 9:30am.
1. Jim Sheldon reported there have been no transactions with the Treasury since our March meeting.
Therefore, we continue to have $34.77 in the account.
2. The Chairman of the Audio/Visual Committee, Austin Fish, said about 26 events were handled during the
month of March. All equipment is functioning properly.
3. Bob Gallo, Gardens and Greenhouse Chairman, reported gardens are to remain where they are now
situated on our grounds. Plans are being worked on to have a greenhouse once again.
4. Our Chairman of Social Concerns, Dianne Relick, has reminded residents that they have received a letter
in the mail regarding the 2017 Spring Appeal. Donations are requested for 10 organizations with April
30th as the deadline for making those donations.
5. The mobile speed limit unit is now working properly. It will be moved around to different campus
locations every 2 or 3 weeks. Additional speed limit signs will be installed soon.
6. Audio/Visual Manager, Kevin George, stated a graphic designer is putting together a new design for the
background wall in the Pettit Studio.
7. The decision had been made to remove the TCU/Hospital lists from the OLN scroll, due to the following
reasons: There have been a very high volume of complaints due to out-of-date information being shown
and there are concerns regarding resident/patient rights. After discussion, the TCU list will be brought
back to the OLN immediately, with the understanding that this list will be updated once a day in the
mornings.
8. Please remind your courts that pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet at all times. We
are getting numerous complaints about dog waste left around the campus. Grounds partners who mow
and mulch our yards to not want to walk through all of the animal waste.
9. Executive Director of Otterbein Lebanon, Jeremy Yates, was happy to introduce Nancy Schwandner,
Otterbein Lebanon’s new Director of Charitable Gift Planning.
-Rachel Brown
Texas 42?
Who knows how to play Texas 42? If you are interested in playing a fourplayer domino game that is played like a card game, with bidding and
trump, please let Donna in the Program Office know at 933-5473. Donna is
the resident volunteer that works the front desk on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Thank you.
2 Echoes — May 2017
EDITOR’S PAGE
God Bless Moms & Grandmas
When I’m an old lady, I’ll live with each kid,
And bring so much happiness … just as they did.
I want to pay back all the joy they’ve provided.
Returning each deed! Oh, they’ll be so excited!
(When I’m an old lady and live with my kids)
I’ll write on the walls with reds, whites and blues,
And I’ll bounce on the furniture...wearing my shoes.
Editor’s Note
Happy May Everyone!
With the winds of change coming, the boys took to the
backyard and flew their very first kite! They called it
“Charlie Brown” and had a wonderful time running and
chasing it, of course, until it went into the tree! Below
is a picture of the boys preparing for their August
Antics routine, wouldn’t that be fun!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful women at
Otterbein!
-Renee
I’ll drink from the carton and then leave it out.
I’ll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they’ll shout!
(When I’m an old lady and live with my kids)
When they’re on the phone and just out of reach,
I’ll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they’ll snap their fingers & then shake their head.
(When I’m an old lady and live with my kids)
When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
I’ll not eat my green beans or salad or meat,
I’ll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table,
And when they get angry...I’ll run, if I’m able!
(When I’m an old lady and live with my kids)
I’ll sit close to the TV, through the channels I’ll click,
I’ll cross both eyes just to see if they stick.
I’ll take off my socks and throw one away,
And play in the mud ‘til the end of the day!
(When I’m an old lady and live with my kids)
And later in bed, I’ll lay back and sigh,
I’ll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping,
And say with a groan, “She’s so sweet when she’s
sleeping!”
If you would like to contribute a story to the Echoes, please email me at
[email protected] or drop it in the Campus Mail by the 15th of each month!
May 2017— Echoes 3
OTTERBEIN WELLNESS
Social, Spiritual,
Emotional Wellness
Join Cynthia Gray and Lori
Aldridge as they present their
finale concert of the season with
the Men’s & Women’s Choruses
and the Trebleaires with “Many
Countries, Many Songs, One
Voice” on Wednesday, May 3 at
3:00pm in the Multi-Purpose
Room and aired on the OLN. All
welcome!
Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm join the
SDA Dance Studios for a
performance by dancers ages 810. 30 amazing youth dancers
will bring joy, nostalgia and
entertainment with choreography,
colorful costumes and musicality
to dance. SDA is the largest
ballet-based dance studio in the
Cincinnati area. Dances include
ballet, jazz and lyrical.
The
children want to share their
talents with you—all welcome in
the MPR
Sunday, May 21 at 2:00pm join
“A Time to Dance” studios with a
dance performance open to all
residents!
This
youth
performance is given by children
aged 7-16. Be sure to come and
enjoy these performances in the
MPR.
Thursday, May 25 at 6:30pm
the Terry Adams Piano School
(part of WC Music Club) for a
student recital just for Otterbein
residents. 30 students will be
performing on stage—come and
enjoy the musical presentation in
the MPR and aired on the OLN.
4 Echoes — May 2017
Physical, Social,
Intellectual Wellness
Senior Health and
Fitness Day
May 31, 2017
Join us for our celebration of
the international Senior Health
and
Fitness
Day
on
Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
10:00am MPR:
Mindfulness and Meditation
Suzanne Klatt, Director of
Miami University Mindfulness
and
Contemplative
Inquiry
Center, has been practicing
meditation for 20 years and
works with wise seniors as well
as other age groups. Meditation
is increasingly being shown as
a useful tool in stress relief and
overall brain health.
11:00am MPR:
YOGA with Shelly Kilgallon
Come
learn
about
the
peacefulness
and
body
flexibility you can gain from
simple yoga moves. Don’t
worry, we will not make you
fold like a pretzel but we will be
showing some chair yoga
positions that you can easily do
at home, or join us for our
classes at 2:00pm on Mondays
in the Wilson Community
Room.
Wear
comfortable
clothing!
1:00pm LEC Walking Track:
Walking Bingo
Let’s get you motivated to
move!
Walking Bingo combines exercise with a favorite
activity played in many homes
and senior centers to enhance
mobility.
“B-4 you sit down at a regular bingo table, get N-2 this
active version of the classic
game. Put your bingo skills
to the test while you move
your muscles. The more you
walk, the more chances to
win!”
See you on the LEC Walking
Track promptly at 1:00pm on
May 31st! All participants must
arrive and be ready to play/walk
on time to play. Late participants can
still play,
but will not
be eligible
to win a
prize.
2:00pm MPR:
Brain Games
While brain games are not all
there is for brain health they
can be lots of fun. Come see
some examples of electronic
games or test your skills on paper! Join the challenge and
build those brain connections
while creating new neurons!
MEMORIALS / COURT NEWS
Barclay M. Gest became an
Otterbein Lebanon resident on
November 21, 2014 when he
moved
to
Mathews
Hall
Neighborhood, where he was
living at the time of his death on
March 21. Barclay is survived by
his wife Barbara; daughters
Melissa Kerr and Tina Triplett;
son John Gest; five grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren
Belle Godbey became a resident
of
Otterbein
Lebanon
on
September 1, 2007 when she and
her husband, Ernest, moved to
Robin Court. Belle later moved to
Hill Floor Neighborhood where
she was living at the time of her
death on April 19. She is survived
by her husband Ernest (Campus
Center), son Thomas Godbey,
daughter Judith Sargent, six
grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren.
Florence Hoffman became an
Otterbein Lebanon resident on
April 8, 2013 when she moved to
Mathews Hall Neighborhood,
where she was living at the time
of her death on April 1. Florence
is survived by her daughter Pam
Sears, and sons Fred and Brad
Hoffman.
Melva Logeman became a
resident of Otterbein Lebanon on
February 28, 2002 when she and
her husband, Carl (deceased),
moved to Wren Court. Melva
later moved to Newcomer Hall
Neighborhood, where she shared
a room with her sister Georgia
Whitacre, and where she was
living at the time of her death on
March 29. Georgia continues to
live
in
Newcomer
Hall
Neighborhood. Melva is survived
by her daughter Julie Logeman
and sisters Georgia Whitacre and
Patricia Elledge.
Alberta Peters became a resident
of Otterbein Lebanon on August
16, 2013 when she moved to
Thrush Court. She later moved to
the Hill Floor Neighborhood, where
she was living at the time of her
death on April 13.
Alberta is
survived by her sons Tim and Mike
Peters; daughters Phyllis Grimm,
Sandra
Brown
and
Connie
Compton; seven grandchildren and
twelve great-grandchildren.
Paul Phillips became a resident of
Otterbein Lebanon on October 6,
2016 when he moved to Albright
Hall Neighborhood, where he was
living at the time of his death on
March 29. Paul is survived by his
wife, Mary Alice (Newcomer Hall
Neighborhood);
son
Richard
Phillips; two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Juanita Watson became a
resident of Otterbein Lebanon on
December 16, 2016 when she
moved
to
Newcomer
Hall
Neighborhood, where she was
living at the time of her death on
March 18. Juanita is survived by
her
husband
Roy
Watson;
daughters Sheryl Cooner, Carol
Watson, Linda Eads and Brenda
Skidmore; seven grandchildren,
eleven great-grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild.
Ralph Emerson Williams, Sr.
became a resident of Otterbein
Lebanon on March 10, 2016t when
he moved to Hill Neighborhood,
where he was living at the time of
his death on April 14. Ralph is
survived by his sons Ralph and
Terry
Williams,
five
grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
Court News
Alpha Court: Representative
John Kinsinger led the meeting
of Alpha Court. Nancy Nason
and Shirley Jeffers gave an
interesting
and
informative
presentation about Scribblers,
which we learned is the longest
running resident-led group at
Otterbein Lebanon. Scribblers is
a writing group open to
everyone. We enjoyed hearing
the writings which Nancy and
Shirley shared.
-Mary Lois Hilton
Swallow Court: Held their
meeting at the lovely home of
Barbara
&
Harold
Patterson. We had two guest
speakers,
Bob
&
Marge
Henn, with a presentation on
wild flowers.
It was very
delightful and educational, an
insight in the wonder of nature
by our guest. Business meeting
followed.
-Ann Koch
Wren Court: Residents met for
their meeting, including three
new residents. Karen Hill gave
an interesting and profitable talk,
acquainting us with various
services available to us and
warning of the many phone
scams that are popular just now.
Lunch and a business meeting
followed.
-Ramona Cameron
May 2017 — Echoes 5
HELPFUL HINTS, TRIVIA & MORE
Hopton’s Hints
Sleep Problems
Sleep is essential for our health
and well being. It allows our body
to rejuvenate and restore itself.
Sleep deprivation is one of the
biggest causes of aging. Chronic
tiredness can increase your risk
of depression and anxiety and
affect your cognitive ability and
ability to use your brain. Studies
indicate that people are generally
most effective when they sleep
an average of seven to nine
hours.
Optimizing Your Sleep
Sanctuary
Sleep in darkness or as close to it
as possible. Even the tiniest bit of
light in the room can disrupt your
internal clock and your pineal
gland's production of melatonin
and serotonin. Reduce any noisy
interruptions from pets or outdoor
activities. Consider using a white
noise machine or a pink noise
machine to reduce interruptions.
Keep the temperature in your
bedroom no higher than 70
degrees F. When you sleep, your
body's internal temperature drops
to its lowest level, generally about
four hours after you fall asleep.
Tricks To Help You Fall Asleep
Use Essential Oils:
Rub essential oils on the bottom
of your feet, behind your ears, or
on your pillow. Using an essential
oil and water in a diffuser in your
bedroom would be helpful.
Recommended oils to use would
be Lavender,
Peace and
Calming, and Stress Away. If
one oil doesn’t help, try another
one.
6 Echoes — May 2017
The following seven simple
foods can help us get a good
night's sleep:
Bananas balance melatonin and
serotonin levels, which are the
neurotransmitters necessary for
deep sleep.
Chamomile tea is a mild
sedative that calms and relaxes.
Honey (preferably raw honey)
helps the brain to turn off
because it contains orexin.
Potatoes contain tryptophan,
which will ensure you get your
ZZZZZZZZs.
Oatmeal is a rich source of sleep
inducing melatonin.
Happy Sleeping!
-Joanne Hopton
2. Who was the mother of Moses,
who hid him from the Egyptians
for 3 months?
3 Who was the mother of Obed,
the great grandmother of King
David?
4. Who was the mother of John
the Baptist, the cousin of the
mother of Jesus?
5. Who was the
mother of
Timothy, (who was Paul's "son in
the faith")?
6. Who was the mother of Seth?
7. Who was the mother of Isaac,
who laughed when she was told
she would have a son in her old
age?
8.
Who was the mother of
Ishmael when Abram took to be
his wife?
9. Who was the mother of Joseph
and Benjamin?
Betty’s
Ah! It's Spring,
the showers in
April really did
bring these beautiful May flowers
for us to enjoy seeing and
appreciating
our
Creator's
handiwork..
May is also the
month we give special recognition
to our mothers on their special
day, May 14th. But have you
ever thought about mothers that
are named in the Bible ? That's
what we'll do this month -- learn
about Bible Mothers.
1. Who was the mother of
Samuel, the boy that helped Eli in
the temple?
10. Who was the mother of the
wisest man who ever lived?
Answers on Page 13!
Searchers Pot Luck
Join the Searchers Class on
Sunday, May 21 from 4:00pm to
7:00pm in the Phillippi Room
for their annual Pot Luck. Call
resident Jan Patterson with any
questions.
RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
National Pi Day on
March 14—when we
were able to start eating
at 3:14p on March 14 in
the Wilson Room—the
pies were gone quickly!
Belly Dancing?
Yes,
Belly
Dancing—great
exercise and fun too!
April Birthdays—sticking together: Michelle from LCNB
with residents Bob Henn and
Earl Gorsuch at 96!
Pictures of residents in the Fall
Screening event that took place
in April.
Three different
screenings in about 15 minutes
total—was a success!
Susan Reiner was the winner
of the Easter Basket, after she
found the “Golden Egg” during
last month’s Easter Egg Hunt!
There were many participants.
The Golden Egg was located
on the Program Office door in
the giant burlap wreath that
adorns it. Thanks for participating!
May 2017 — Echoes 7
OLN Information
Feeling Fine @ Otterbein
Feeling Fine @ Otterbein with
Stacy Black features residents and
partners
talking
about
their
experiences and life here at
Otterbein Lebanon. Tune in on
Monday, May 8 at 2:30pm on the
OLN. Be sure to tune in and watch
Stacy and her special guest discuss
feeling fine and updates on
upcoming events here at Otterbein!
Tips for a Healthy You
Tune in to hear Sheri Reid, Director
of the YMCA here at Otterbein,
discussing tips to keep you healthy
and independent longer beginning
on Tuesday, May 9 at 2:00pm on
the OLN.
Creative Corner
Creative Corner airs on the OLN the
fourth Tuesday of each month at
9:35am featuring Janna Morrison,
Creative Arts Coordinator. Janna
updates you on upcoming artinspired trips and classes. Be sure
to tune in on Tuesday, May 23 at
9:35am and get all your creative
information!
“Who is My Neighbor”
“Who is My Neighbor” airs on the
OLN the third Tuesday of each
month at 2:00pm featuring Teresa
Greer and her family of puppets!
There is always an inspirational
message and wonderful guests! Be
sure to tune in on Tuesday, May 16
at 2:00pm to the OLN for some fun
with Teresa!
8 Echoes — May 2017
YMCA Happenings
Spring has sprung and I have noticed so much more activity
around campus these days. I love this time of year, a time of
renewal and growth and increased activity in the sunshine!
With all of us outside working, playing or just enjoying the
warmer days I want to you be aware of your daily water
consumption. It is extremely important to increase how much
water you drink during warmer weather because you are
losing water through sweating . Every couple of hours stop
what you are doing and drink an 8-ounce glass of water. The
minimum amount of water you should aim for is six 8-ounce
glasses per day with your ultimate goal of 1/3 of your body
weight. Not only will drinking the correct amount of water
help your muscle and joints work better, but your mind too! If
you think water is boring try one of the following recipes to
spice things up a bit.
FLAVORED WATER RECIPES:
Strawberry, lemon, basil
Pineapple, lemon, mint
Cucumber, grapefruit, orange
Blackberry, orange, mint
Watermelon, mint
Orange, cilantro
Grapefruit, rosemary
Raspberry, rose petal, vanilla
Blueberry, lavender
Peach, sage
Apple, ginger, lemongrass
For best results: wash ingredients,
muddle to release juice and flavors,
pour water over and leave for 24-hours
to let flavors infuse. Only use fruit
mixtures for 2-3 days as they will
become bitter with time.
-Sheri Reid
PASTORS PAGE
SAINTS REMEMBERED
Have you been watching David Gibson’s Finding Jesus on CNN? It is the best television that I have
watched this spring. It is provocative; challenging.
One episode that I found particularly gripping centered on Mary Magdalene. The episode raised issues, but
provided few answers.
According to Luke (Luke 8:2) Jesus cast seven demons from Mary Magdalene. She is mentioned twelve
times in the Gospels. She is prominent at the crucifixion. Matthew, Mark and John mention her by name
as being present. And, she is the first and most significant witness to the Resurrection, mentioned by
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Then she disappears! She is not mentioned again in the Canon. She is
mentioned in the apocryphal Gospels of Thomas, Philip and Mary.
Mary Magdalene appears from nowhere. Has a special role. And, disappears. Her place reminds me of
the words of Shakespeare, “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have
their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.”
Certainly Mary Magdalene had her entrance and exit.
We are left to wonder what became of her. Some have suggested that the male-dominated church
relegated her to an obscure place. Others have suggested that she had a ministry away from the core of
the church – perhaps in a distant place. Still others have suggested that she simply died.
Our lives have been filled with individuals who appeared out of nowhere, made an impact, and then
disappeared. Because I was a preacher’s kid, we moved every five or six years. This meant that people
were forever entering and exiting my life. Occasionally a sight, sound, taste, smell transports me to a time
and place long go and far way and I remember someone significant in my life. I imagine that this happens
to you, too. I have been trying, when I remember these precious souls, to give thanks to God for them. (I
wish that I could call or write to them, but they mostly belong to sacred memory, only.) Who are you
remembering? For whom are you offering thanks to God? A parent? Grandparent? Teacher? Sunday
School Teacher? Pastor? Neighbor?
Do you remember Carl Sandburg’s Fog?
Fog
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
The saints came into our lives like fog. Then disappeared. But, they each left something significant and
holy behind. Thanks be to God!
God, your saints have slipped into my life, made an impact, and disappeared. Their thumb print is on my
soul. Today I mention each by name … And, offer thanks to you. And trust that I shall meet each in the
Great Beyond. Amen.
May 2017 — Echoes 9
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
May 3
1:30p
May 7
3:00p
9:45a
11:00a
3:00p
May 8th
2:00p
May 14
9:45a
11:00a
3:30p
10:00a
1:30p
9:30a
9:45a
11:00a
7:00p
May 15
May 16
**May 19
May 21
May 22
May 24
3:00p
May 28
May 29
9:45a
11:00a
9:30a
approx.
Faithful Friends meet in the Wellness Library
The Women’s and Men’s Choruses under the direction of Cynthia Gray
and the Trebleaires Women’s Ensemble directed by Lori Aldridge will
present their final concert of the season. “Many Countries, Many
Songs, One Voice” is the theme of the program and will feature a variety of music including “Studola Pumpa”, “El Vito”, “Loch Lomond” and
“Holla Hi Holla Ho” to enhance the theme. Everyone is invited! Chapel
and OLN
Worship Service in the Chapel
Adult Christian Education Classes
Otterbein Chancel Choir, directed by Monica Rhude has planned a
program titled “God’s Grace Through Music” and will feature guest cellist Adam Ilcin from Dublin, Ohio. Through music, poetry and scripture
God’s grace is emphasized. We invite you to celebrate “how sweet the
sound.” Chapel/OLN
UMW meeting in the Chapel – the program is titled “Mothers in Action”
with guest presenter, Sue Wolf. Sue is a deaconess working with Community Development for All People based in Columbus, OH. They focus on maternal and child health needs. They sponsor a First Birthday
Celebration four times a year which celebrates children who live to
their first birthday. The organization also rehabilitates housing to help
Worship Service/Chapel – HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY!
Adult Christian Education Classes
Leave Campus Center for Franklin First ministry
Mission Committee/Church & Society-Race & Religion-Phillippi
Administrative Council meets in the Chapel -*Note Date!
Recorder Choir plays pre-service worship music-Chapel/OLN
Sunday Worship
Adult Christian Education Classes
Men’s Fellowship meets in Phillippi
Chapel Bell Ringers and Tintinnabulators Bell Choirs will be “Ringing
May Melodies” directed by Virginia Longmire. Patriotic and secular
music has been planned for your enjoyment. Everyone invited!
Chapel/OLN
Sunday Worship
Adult Christian Education Classes
Memorial Day observance in the chapel (Immediately following the
Veterans Memorial ceremony at 9a)
2:00p Mon – Weekly Grief Support group meets/Wellness Library
9:30a Tues-Prayer & Bible Study/Porkolab/LEC 4:15p Wed – Recorder Choir/Choir room
5:15 Wed-Chancel Choir Rehearsal/Chapel 10a Fri-Worship/Heritage Lobby
11a Friday Worship/Mathews Hall Serenity Rm
ARTicle ACTIVITIES
JANUARY CHURCH
Fun filled month with group artwork for the
Leading Age Art Show, Art Deco artwork and
photography. Come hear our own Kevin
George talk about photography on Wednesday
5/24 at 2:00pm in the Jones room.
Get your phones and cameras out because during May we are having a month long Photography Scavenger Hunt, stop by the CAC and
pick your hunt list up, prizes awarded.
Leading Age Art Show entry paperwork is due
May 4th. Artwork needs to be finished by June
15th. We will travel to the art show on Wednesday June 21st.
Let’s hear it for the arts! - Janna
ART Trip
Cincinnati ArtWorks - Murals
Join us as we drive through historic downtown streets exploring Cincinnati’s impressive
collection of larger-than-life murals. We will
stop at the Jack Wood Gallery with Vintage
posters and have lunch at
Finley Market.
Thursday 5/18
Departs at 10:30am
ART Documentaries
Photography
Wednesday 5/3 at 1:00pm
Pick up your Photography Scavenger Hunt for May.
Kevin George on Photography
Wednesday 5/24 at 2:00pm
Art Deco & Murals
Wednesday 5/17 at 1:00pm
Art Happenings Calendar available!
Contact Janna 696-8510
or [email protected]
CLASS SCHEDULE — APRIL
Painting & Drawing & Photography
Photo Scavenger Hunt - During May
Stop by the CAC to pick up your Photography Scavenger Hunt. We will be reviewing and giving out prizes on May 31st.
Drawing & Sketching: Clouds
Friday 5/5 at 1:00pm
Outdoor Sketching & Photography: Marble Hall
Tuesday 5/9 at 1:00pm
Watercolor: Clouds
Thursday 5/11 at 1:00pm
Cake, Coffee and Canvas with Mom -Acrylic Painting
Tuesday 5/16 at 1:00pm
Sign up in the Program Office
Drawing, Sketching & Making Paper Airplanes
Friday 5/19 at 1:00pm
Watercolor: Sunsets on Bookmarks
Thursday 5/25 at 1:00pm
Drawing, Sketching & Photo Capture - Still Life
Friday 5/26 at 1:00pm
Photography - Scavenger Hunt Reflection
Wednesday 5/31 at 1:00pm
Crafts & Snacks & Readers Theatre
Prom Decorations - Art Deco Embellishments
Monday 5/1 at 10:00am
Lace Sculpey Bowls Workshop
Tuesday 5/2 at 1:00pm
Prom Decorations - Decorating an Art Deco “Cake”
Monday 5/8 at 10:00am
CAC Leading Age Group Art Project
Monday 5/15 at 10:00am
Monday 5/22 at 10:00am
Tuesday 5/30 at 1:00pm
Painting & Paper - Memorial Day - Door Decorating
Come and have fun helping out !!
Tuesday 5/23 - all day
Readers Theatre - Memorial Day Theme
Wednesday 5/17 at 3:30
Monday 5/22 at 3:30
Tuesday 5/23 at 3:30
Thursday 5/25 at 3:30 (Recording in MPR)
May 2017 — Echoes 11
DID YOU KNOW?
Resident Author
This month’s Resident Author is Betty Schaefer Kirchmer. Betty currently lives in the Asbury Hall
Neighborhood with her husband Tom. Betty’s book “In Step with God-A Dancer’s Journey-A Mother’s Joy” can be found in our Otterbein Library.
“In Step with God” is a story of a woman traveling life’s road
with an awareness of God’s hand on her shoulder, guiding
and nudging and, yes, pushing her sometimes to do things
she didn’t know she could do. One day she heard, “Betty, I
want you to tell My story; that I am here to help and guide, if
people will listen. Tell my story by telling your story.” And
so a woman who was not an author began to write a book.
Prepare to be amazed by Betty’s story, to shed a tear or
two, to be inspired by her faith in God, awed by her service
to those with special needs, and to be astonished by what
one woman was able to accomplish because of her devotion
to others and to her family. An unforgettable journey.
Betty also teaches “God’s Grace in Motion with Betty” –
spiritual movement to music, an exercise class in Heritage
Lobby at 10:30am every Tuesday. This class is open to all
who are interested.
What’s in Our Library?
A Reader—that’s what is in our Library. This machine increases the print size so that it is easier for residents to read
and enjoy coming to the library. Come in and check it out!
The Library Committee met in April and was well-attended. We reviewed the new computer system
that has been installed and discussed the help needed to scan in all of our current books into this
system. We also reviewed the Library Handbook and went over some of the duties listed. The Library observed an Appreciation Day/Event in April as well, along with a Book Sale to raise some
funds—now we can buy some new books! Thank you everyone who participated.
12 Echoes — May 2017
NEW RESIDENTS, TRIVIA & NEWS!
Jo and Ed Campbell moved to
4151 Killdeer Court in mid-May.
Jo celebrates her birthday on
November 30, is a retired school
health aide and enjoys health
clubs and child care.
Ed
celebrates his birthday on June
16, served in the US Army, is
retired from a custom drapery
business and enjoys health clubs.
They were married on December
3, 1955 and have three sons and
seven grandchildren.
Wanda and John Eichler moved
to 4547 Orchard Lane in late
April.
Wanda celebrates her
birthday on May 10, is a retired
Nurse and enjoys quilting, reading
and cooking. John celebrates his
birthday on June 25 is retired from
farming and the quality assurance
field, he enjoys fishing and
gardening. They were married on
June 11, 1986 and have four
children and six grandchildren.
Irene and David Gidley moved to
112 Terrace Place in late March.
Irene celebrates her birthday on
August 28, was the Secretary to
the President of Cedarville
University and enjoys piano,
reading and table games. David
celebrates his birthday on August
30, was the Financial Aid Director
for Cedarville University and
enjoys reading.
They were
married on January 1, 1954, have
three children, ten grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Ronald and Helen Herbstreit
moved to 4269 Nightingale Court
in mid-April. Ronald celebrates
his birthday on October 3 and is a
retired truck driver.
Helen
celebrates her birthday on
November 27 and is a retired
school cafeteria worker. They
were married on June 26, 1954
and have three children, five
grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Marvin Humphreys moved to
724B Dogwood Court in midMarch.
Marvin celebrates his
birthday on January 30, was in
the US Army and worked in
structural steel. Marvin has two
children, two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
He
enjoys cooking and gardening.
Grady “Mary” Lehman moved to
4563 Harvest Court in early April.
Mary celebrates her birthday on
March 21 and is retired from
pharmaceutical advertising. She
enjoys theater, symphony and
church activities.
Margaret Mallory moved to 4357
Robin Court in early April.
Margaret celebrates her birthday
on June 30 and enjoys sewing,
movies and reading.
Sally Stevens moved to 403 LEC
in early April. Sally celebrates her
birthday on July 25 and is retired
from human resources. She has
one child.
Answers to the April Bible Trivia
1. Hannah
(I Samuel 1:20)
2. Jochebed (Exodus. 6:20
3. Ruth
(Ruth 4:13-22)
4 Elizabeth
(Luke 1:36)
5. Eunice
(2 Timothy 1:5)
6. Eve
(Genesis 4:25)
7. Sarah
(Genesis 17:21)
8. Hagar
(Gen. 16:8-11)
9. Rachel
(Gen. 30:24;
35:18)
10. Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24)
Reader’s
Theater
Is back for the month of May.
Join Renee and Janna in the
Creative Arts Center at 3:30pm
on Wednesday, May 17;
Monday, May 22 and Tuesday,
May 23 for rehearsal. We will
be recording on Thursday, May
25 at 3:30pm in the MultiPurpose Room to rebroadcast
throughout the Memorial Day
weekend holiday.
Lindley “Charlie” Wert moved to
4365 Robin Court in early May.
Charlie celebrates his birthday on
May 30 and is retired from
business compliance. He enjoys
golf and boating. Charlie has
three
children
and
four
grandchildren.
May 2017 — Echoes 13
ADDITIONAL NEWS!
Senior Prom is Here!
Our Senior Prom Dance Event is scheduled for Friday, May 12 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
in the MPR. Prom theme will be “Puttin on the Ritz” ~ Roaring 20’s style. There will be a
dessert bar, fruit and golden punch. Entertainment by Ken Taylor Golden Era Band. We
will vote for our Prom King & Queen, as we enter the MPR. There will be a picture op for
you to take a wonderful picture! All Independent Residents are welcome to attend, you
don’t have to come as a couple—all singles are welcome! There will be seniors from Springboro High School
and Partners on hand to dance and converse with as well. You do not have to dress up, if you do not want to.
This is a fun event for you to enjoy with friends! Free to residents and $10 for guests at the door. We hope to
see you there! The 1912 Restaurant will also be offering free appetizers for anyone eating dinner and
dressed for the Prom!
Spirit of Otterbein—What Does that Mean?
Around here at Otterbein we hear a great deal about “The Spirit of Otterbein”. It doesn’t take long for a newcomer to wonder what in the
world does it mean? Why so much emphasis on these four words? All
one really has to do is to ask someone who looks as if he/she has been
around Otterbein a little longer than the one asking the question. My
answer, if I were the one asked, is a simple one: It’s something in the
air around here. It’s something in the actions of so many of the residents. It’s something that makes Otterbein so special amongst the
many caring facilities all across the state. It’s simply a feeling of caring
for one another. Of being helpful to others. It’s a matter of sometimes putting yourself in the background in
order that others less fortunate than yourself might feel “first”. It’s in a smile, a happy “Hello, how are you today?” and then pausing to hear the answer. It’s in the making yourself available in the service to others.
I have a theory about the Spirit of Otterbein. Way back more than a hundred years ago before this acreage
was purchased, I think God had already chosen and ordained this particular lot of land to be inhabited with
His Spirit. Without getting into the history and the growth of Otterbein, suffice it to say, God nurtured the land
with people who adopted Christ’s love in caring for others, orphaned boys and girls and elderly men and
women. The loving care of and for each other and the physical growth of the buildings, grounds and people
were blessed by God. He grew His Spirit into each one and Otterbein flourished. Today that same Spirit is
alive and well. You can feel it in the air; you can see it in people’s faces and their actions. It’s God-given and
it’s a blessing that has become unique with the name “Otterbein”. It’s the SPIRIT OF OTTERBEIN! Thanks
be to God, and to God be the Honor and Glory.
-Connie Fisher
14 Echoes — May 2017
The Story of Goeppers – Part 2 ~ Marge Henn
This is a 1876 picture of the
next Goeppers I would like to
tell you about. On the left is
Michiel Max, who went by
Max, was born 1871 and
Anna on the right was born
1870.
Their father was
Maximilian Goepper, one of
Leopold’s younger brothers.
Like Leopold, the older Max
was born in Germany.
Here’s what I found out
about Maximilian….
He was married to Caroline Taylor in 1856 and lived
in Morrow, OH. He and Caroline had three children,
one of whom died early. Caroline died in 1864 and
Max married a Margaret Vondeset in 1869. Max and
Margaret had three children also, Anna, little Max,
and Allen who only lived 6 months. In 1874,
Margaret died. Leaving Max with 4 children. Shortly
after Margaret’s death, Max married again, this time
to Eliza P. Myers of Lebanon, in 1875. There was
nothing further that I could find on this marriage
except that for some reason, Anna and little Max
came to live with the Shakers at Union Village May
30, 1878. Maybe the new stepmother just couldn’t
handle all of those children. Maximilian, their father,
died in 1880. The 1880 census lists him as a
“widower” so maybe this last marriage for him didn’t
take.
Little Max and Anna were raised by the Shakers here
at Union Village. The only mention of Max I could
find while here at Union Village was that he received
70% on a test that the school gave. In those days,
the test scores of children were published in the
papers. Max left the Shakers in 1889 and struck out
on his own, heading for the Cincinnati area where he
had other relatives. The next mention I found of Max
was his untimely death in1898. According to a page
from Anna’s Bible, “Max was drowned while
swimming in a pond in Covington, KY, July 17th a
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.” According to his
death certificate his occupation at that time was
“engineer.” What I think is that he was a trolley car
driver like one of his uncles.
Anna Belle Goepper is another story, she stayed on
at Union Village and became a contributing member
of the believers. She served as Deaconess in 1896
and in the Shaker census of 1908, she is listed as
the youngest Shaker at Union Village. Anna stayed
at Union Village after the sale to the United Brethren
Church and sometime after the sale left Union
Village and moved to the Shaker Community of
Watervliet, NY aka Niskayuna in Schenectady.
This is a 1913 picture of
Anna and Eldress Clymena
Miner taken here at Union
Village. (Anna is the taller
one in the hat). While at
Union Village, Anna became
friends with the Melampy
family who were tenant
farmers and visited them on
many occasions, according
to local papers.
She
probably headed to New
York so she could continue
her life as a Shaker in a
working community.
In
Watervliet, she joined the
South Family.
Shortly after arriving in her new home, Anna began
a diary or journal, with the first entry dated April 5,
1915. Unlike her Uncle Leopold’s diary, Anna’s was
filled with Shaker life and excellent historical details
that helped future Shaker historians understand the
Shaker lifestyle. The journals only lasted for seven
years, but during a time many things were
happening in the world, particularly World War I.
While living with the South Family, she was
assigned to the kitchen where her fame grew as a
great baker and cook, making over 1500 loaves of
bread per year. She did not rotate to other jobs like
the other women, but stayed in the kitchen. In 1916
she wrote…“so much wheat is going to Europe.”
And by 1918 she began using “Liberty flour,” along
with rolled oats, barley flour, and graham flour to
make her bread. In addition to mentioning her
baking, her journals are strewn with her opinions of
her fellow Shakers and the daily life they led. They
were also humorous and dreamy.
Anna Belle Goepper died in 1937. Her obituary was
published in the Western Star. At her death, only 6
Shaker members remained at Watervliet. She is
buried there in their cemetery. Her half sister Mrs.
Miles Hamilton was listed as her family survivor.
Sources for the stories about the Goeppers come
Volumecollection,
103—Echoes
15
from Sue Frary’s newspaper
our files,
Ancestry.com, the Goepper family’s notes and the
internet.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU!
Richard & Bev Mueller
Charles & Carolyn Bonecutter
Nelson & Dorothy Melampy
Ed & Florence Swiderski
David & Velma Sherwood
May 17, 1979
May 23, 1953
May 24, 2008
May 24, 1952
May 27, 1962
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVERYONE!
1
Wanda Whitaker
9
Dolly Saunders
21
Constance Mason
1
Patricia Dakin
10
Tom Kirchmer
22
Evelyn Roberts
1
Ralph Dunbar
11
Joan Reagan
23
Nelson Melampy
1
Jim Duvall
13
Patricia Wolfinger
23
Jacques Campbell
1
Mildred Fassett
13
Charles Gay
23
Iris Harvey
1
Annette Koch
13
Donald Schmidt
24
Vic Feinauer
2
Gwyneth Anderson
14
Betty Gilbert
24
Barbara Patterson
3
Gertrude Fenwick
14
Art Jeffries
25
Roger Anderson
3
Esther Kalinyak
15
Loraine Lutmer
25
Sue Frary
3
Jules Damsey
15
Helene Howard
25
Bill Farlee
3
Sylvia Douglas
15
Joyce Hasemeier
25
Dee Young
4
Billie Bove
15
Bob McGarvey
25
Ruth “Tom” Spradlin
4
Allyene Marsh
16
Bertha Place
27
Alfonso DiBonaventure
4
Mildred White
16
Rob Nason
27
Barbara Crouse
4
Katharine Pellett
17
Don Griffis
28
Katharine Clark
4
Dorothy Soper
17
Donna Ryan
29
Helen Garvey
5
Julia Hall
17
Barbara Riffle
29
Barbara Mandell
6
Sherrill Diehl
18
Daisy Byrum **104**
30
Nedra Whittington
6
Martha Andrews
18
Victoria Reed
30
Park Gast
6
Jean Peterson
18
Helen Strider **101**
30
Lindley Wert
6
Gene Yoder
18
Karen Thiel
30
Karen Kilpatrick
8
Carol Horn
18
Walter Fugate