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HomecomingTrusted care. When you need it most.Coming Home FALL 2018A Publication of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield CountyI consulted my mother’scardiologist and he said that, ifshe wanted to remain at home,we should call Visiting Nurse& Hospice of Fairfield County.That turned out to be the bestadvice he could have given us. Ispoke with a nurse at the agencyand she explained that theirCare Management program wasespecially suited for people whowish to be cared for at homeand want to maintain theirindependent lifestyle.“She is a very selfsufficient person andinsisted on living at homeand continuing to doall the things that sheenjoys.”Safe and Secure at HomeMy mother has alwaysbeen a pillar ofstrength. She isspirited, capable andfiercely independent. She enjoysbeing physically active and loves towork in her garden. I was concernedlast year when she became easilywinded and seemed more tiredthan usual. She was diagnosed withcongestive heart failure and I wasafraid that it would change thequality of her life. She refused to letthis stop her though, and when Iasked her to come live with me andmy family, she would have none ofit. She is a very self-sufficient personand insisted on living at home andcontinuing to do all the things thatshe enjoys.The next day, a Care Managermet with us and put together acustomized plan-of-care for mymother. A nurse now visits withher once a week and she alsoreceives physical therapy at home.Our Care Manager coordinateswith my mother’s cardiologist andme and makes certain that mymother’s needs are met.Best of all, Visiting Nurse & Hospiceof Fairfield County monitors myContinued on page 31
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Agency Breaks Ground at the Siteof its Future Home in WiltonVISITING NURSE &HOSPICE OF FAIRFIELDCOUNTYBoard of DirectorsK. Rone BaldwinJudy BentleySharon M. BradleyKen EdgarThomas J. Healy, Jr.Hal HigbyTom HoffmanDave HuntKeith JohnsonClare MyersCraig Olin, MDPhyllis OstermanMaryne RobinHal ShupackKaren WackermanDeanne XistrisHonorary DirectorsLois Anderson (1929-2017)Mary BrockDavid Brown, MD (1920-2018)Ray J. GrovesMarilyn HamiltonLynn Hupart-CermolaHelena JedlinskyJoseph S. Kendy, Jr.Janet LebovitzLee LudwigJoyce McConnellMal WarshawKatharine Welling2Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County President and CEO, Sharon Bradley,Agency Board Chair, Ken Edgar, Bankwell VP, Ann Mitrione, Wilton First Selectwoman,Lynne Vanderslice.Visiting Nurse & Hospiceof Fairfield County officially broke ground onAugust 14th at the site of its newhome in Wilton at 22 DanburyRoad. The agency has purchasedthe former Hitchcock FurnitureStore and the building willundergo a major renovation. Thebuilding will provide about 8,400square feet of space to accommodate the agency’s clinical andadministrative offices.“We have a long and rich historyin Wilton,” said Agency Presidentand CEO, Sharon Bradley. “Inaddition to providing homehealth care and hospice servicesto the members of the community, we serve as the school nursesand the public health nurses forthe town of Wilton. We havebeen leasing office space at I-Parkfor the past ten years and priorto that, we were housed at theComstock Community Center forseveral decades. This is our firstopportunity to purchase a building for a more permanent homeand we will move into it thiswinter. Our new home in Wiltonis in a visible location and we willbe highly accessible to the public.The building will be comfortableand welcoming for patients, families, staff, volunteers and members of the community.”Wilton First Selectwoman, LynneVanderslice, attended the groundbreaking ceremony and said howpleased she was that VisitingNurse & Hospice of FairfieldCounty is moving to its neww w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e tContinued on page 3800-898-HOME
Trusted care. When you need it most.Coming Home FALL 2018Safe and Secure at HomeContinued from page 1mother’s heart condition withHome Telehealth. They installed asmall, easy-to-use tablet with realtime interactive audio and video.Home Telehealth gives my motherdirect, two-way access to a nurseat the agency who can take herblood pressure, listen to her heartand discuss her condition with her.Now, in addition to her weeklyhome visits, she has interactiveHome Telehealth visits where sheis able to hear and see her nurse inreal time. Mom loves it.My mother feels secure becauseshe knows that if anythinghappens, or if there is any changein her condition, she can visit witha nurse right away without leavinghome. I feel secure knowing thatshe is safe at home, doing the thingsshe loves, and receiving state-of-theart, hands-on health care. Agency Breaks Ground at the Site of its Future Homein WiltonContinued from page 2location in Wilton. “The Town ofWilton enjoys a wonderful partnership with Visiting Nurse &Hospice of Fairfield County,” saidMs. Vanderslice. “We look forward to your opening your doorshere on Danbury Road.”State Senator Toni Boucher congratulated the agency on itsgrowth as an organization and themove to its new home in Wilton.“You provide an invaluable serviceto the community and this is anoutstanding location and beautiful space.”State Representative Gail Laviellewas also in attendance at theground-breaking ceremony andRendering of the new home of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County.said that Visiting Nurse &Hospice of Fairfield County isa blessing to the community.“This is a unique organizationand the service you provide isan enormous gift to the entireregion,” said RepresentativeLavielle. “You have worked veryw w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOMEhard for many years to be out inthe community to make sure thatpeople know you and know thatthey they can trust you. I knowthat everyone appreciates thework that you do - and so do I.We are very proud that you havechosen to be here in Wilton.” 3
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Honoring Volunteers for Their ServiceThe volunteers of VisitingNurse & Hospice of FairfieldCounty were honored at anawards ceremony and luncheonat Bernard’s Inn at Ridgefield.Nine individuals received specialrecognition for their outstandingcommitment, compassion anddedication to volunteer service.Larry Schloss received an award forhis work as a Hospice Volunteer;Kimberly Lewis and her pet therapydog, Sophie, and Harvey Kravetzand his pet therapy dog, Scooter,received awards for their volunteerwork as Patient Support Volunteers;Novella Tortorella received anaward for her volunteer work at theTurnover Shop of Wilton; TammyRuffin received an award for hervolunteer work at the New CanaanThrift Shop; Hal Shupack receivedan award for his volunteer workin Development; Connie McCannreceived an award for her work asan Office Volunteer; Dr. Kesav Nairreceived an award for his volunteerLaurie Petrasanta, Sharon Bradley,Carol Bauer, Nancy Schullman.4The volunteers of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County were honored atan awards ceremony and luncheon. Pictured here (from left) are Kimberly Lewis,Laurie Petrasanta, Connie McCann, Sharon Bradley, Nancy Schullman ChristinePfeffer, Hal Shupack, Carol Bauer, Dr. Kesav Nair and Larry Schlosswork on the Agency’s Board ofDirectors.Nancy Schullman received theAgency’s highest honor -- The CarolB. Bauer Community Spirit Award-- for her outstanding service as aHospice Volunteer.“This award was established inhonor of Carol Bauer, whose spiritand devotion to volunteerism isunsurpassed in the community,”said Sharon Bradley. “The CarolB. Bauer Award is presented eachyear to that special individualwho embodies the ideals ofvolunteerism. In the time that shehas been volunteering with ouragency, Nancy has demonstrateda commitment to helping patientsand families at the most vulnerabletime in their lives. She has saidthat visiting sick patients fills hersoul. Nancy is a kind and energeticperson and we are grateful for herservice.”“Nancy Schullman exemplifies thetrue spirit of volunteerism,” saidMrs. Bauer, who was present at theawards ceremony. “It is with deepgratitude that we recognize Nancyfor her compassionate contributionto the mission of Visiting Nurse &Hospice of Fairfield County.” Harvey Kravetz with “Scooter”,Kimberly Lewis and Laurie Petrasantaw w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOME
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Agency Partners with Fairfield County Hospice HouseAlthough most peoplewould prefer to receivehospice care in their ownhomes, that is not always possible.Fairfield County Hospice House isa non-profit residence in Stamfordwhere people are able to receiveend-of-life care from Visiting Nurse& Hospice of Fairfield County,and other qualified hospice providers, with 24/7 support from theHospice House care team.I nFairfield County Hospice Houseis located in a residential neighborhood in a welcoming environment where residents and theirloved ones are able to spend precious time together in meaningfulways. The six-bedroom residenceensures dignity and privacy aswell as spiritual and emotionalsupport in the house and its surrounding gardens.For more information visit themonline at www.fchospicehouse.org. M emoriamIt is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of our dear friends and board members,Dr. David Brown, who died on May 18, 2018 and Fran Reynolds, who died on May 25, 2018.David was a pillar of the New Canaan community as Fran was of the Westport community. Theyeach provided many wonderful years of guidance and support to Visiting Nurse & Hospice ofFairfield County. They devoted untold hours to our agency and we are grateful for their deep andabiding commitment to our mission.It was a pleasure and a privilege to know Fran and David. We miss them both and will honortheir memory always. Your generosity can live on through a bequest to Visiting Nurse & Hospiceof Fairfield County. For more information call: 800-898-HOMEw w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOME5
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Bereavement Support for Grieving AdultsVisiting Nurse & Hospice ofFairfield County is committedto providing bereavementsupport to grieving individuals andfamilies during the first year followingthe death of a loved one. Ourprofessional grief and bereavementcounselors and social workers aretrained to provide comfort andpromote healing after a loss.One-on-one support is availableduring this time as are bereavementsupport groups. Bereavementsupport groups are open toanyone who has experienceda loss. Participation offers theopportunity to grieve in a supportiveand therapeutic environment withothers who have also suffered a loss.Check our website for periodicupdates to our schedule ofbereavement support groups. Autumn Schedule of Bereavement Support Groupsat the Health & Wellness Center at I-Park, 761 Main Ave., NorwalkLoss of a Spousefor those grieving the loss of a spouse Weekly on Wednesdayswith Nanette Greene, MA, LPC 9/26/18 - 11/14/18with Rev. Karen Judd, LCSW Weekly on Thursdays9/27/18 - 11/15/181:30 – 3:00 pm6:00 – 7:30 pmLoss of a Parentfor adults grieving the loss of a parentwith Rev. Karen Judd, LCSWWeekly on Tuesdays9/18/18 - 11/6/186:00 – 7:30 pmLoss of a Childfor adults grieving the loss of a childwith Laurie Petrasanta, MS, BSWWeekly on Thursdays9/13/18 - 11/1/182:30 – 4:00 pmCaregiver Supportfor those who are caring for an ill loved onewith Laurie Petrasanta, MS, BSWWeekly on Tuesdays9/11/18 - 10/30/181:00 – 2:30 pmLoss of a Pet Weekly on Thursdaysfor adults grieving the loss of a beloved pet9/27/18 - 10/11/18with Rev. Karen Judd, LCSW1:00 – 2:30 pmThese programs are free-of-charge and open to the public but pre-registration is required.For more information, call Rev. Karen Judd at 203-762-8958, ext. 255.Helping others – now and forever. A charitable gift in your will could be the mostimportant and lasting gift you ever make.For more information about how your generosity can live on through a bequest toVisiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County, call 203-834-6341, extension 305.6w w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOME
Trusted care. When you need it most.Coming Home FALL 2018Legacy GivingSheila and Hal ShupackSheila and Hal Shupack arecommitted to giving back totheir community. The couplehas been married 51 years andrecently moved to Westport afterhaving lived in Weston for 41years. Sheila is a real estate agentwith William Raveis and has beenhelping people find the home oftheir dreams for almost 30 years.Since retiring as Chairmanand CEO of American HingeCorporation, Hal has served theWeston community in manycapacities and was on the WestonCharter Revision Commission, theWeston Board of Finance and theBoard of Selectmen among others. Hal was also Weston’s FirstSelectman from1999 until 2001.The Shupacks are involved witha number of local charitable organizations including the WilliamRaveis Charitable Fund, Homeswith Hope, Weston Kiwanis,Weston Historical Society andVisiting Nurse & Hospice ofFairfield County.“We have many friends whohave been helped over the yearsby Visiting Nurse & Hospice ofFairfield County,” said Sheila. “Idon’t know how they would havemanaged without the agency.”“I was familiar with the agencyContinued on page 24Therapy Team ExpandsVisiting Nurse & Hospiceof Fairfield County ispleased to announcethat we have five Physical /Occupational/ Speech Therapistswho are credentialed for MedicareB. We are now able to providetherapy services, under physicians’ orders, to individuals whoare not homebound.Occupational Therapist, ChristianAlvarez, OTR/L is the most recentmember of the therapy team toreceive his Medicare B credentials andhe joins Helen Goldenberg, NancyJoslyn, Jim Coyle and Lynne Lanein helping to expand the care we areable to provide to individuals in need.Christian Alvarez, OTR/Lw w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOMECongratulations Christian! 7
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Flu Season is Just Around the Corner!Flu spreads quickly amongpeople of all ages in the falland winter months. Whilehand-washing and avoidingcontact with people who are sickhelps to reduce the risk of infection, being vaccinated prior to fluseason is the most effective wayto avoid contracting influenza.Anyone four years of age or oldermay receive a seasonal flu shot.Persons under the age of 18 mustbe accompanied by a parent orlegal guardian.The cost of the vaccine is 50for the regular dose and 70for the high dose. We will billit directly to Medicare Part B,Aetna, Anthem, Connecticare,Harvard Pilgrim, Multi Plan orWellcare. Cash or check will alsobe accepted. Please bring yourinsurance card with you. Formore info, call our Flu Info Lineat 203-762-8958, ext. 444. This year, the flu vaccine will beavailable at a number of flu clinics offered by Visiting Nurse &Hospice of Fairfield County. Thehigh-dose flu vaccine for thoseaged 65 and over will also beavailable.Schedule of Fall Flu ClinicsVisiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is here to help.Visiting Nurse & Hospiceof Fairfield yWednesdayOctober 3October 10October 17October 24November 7November 14Wilton LibraryMondaySaturdayOctober 15November 33:30 pm – 5:00 pm10:00 am – 11:30 amWilton Senior CenterMondayWednesdaySeptember 17October 3110:00 am – 11:30 am10:00 am – 11:30 amOur Lady of Fatima229 Danbury Road, WiltonMondaySundaySeptember 17October 7After 9:00 a.m. mass9:30 am - 12 noonWilton Town HallTuesdayOctober 16761 Main Avenue, (Route 7) Suite 114Norwalk (at Kent Road in Wilton)137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton180 School Road, Wilton238 Danbury Road, Wilton3:30 pm – 5:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:00 pm3:30 pm – 5:00 pm11:00 am – 1:00 pmContinued on page 98w w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOME
Coming Home FALL 2018Trusted care. When you need it most.Schedule of Fall Flu Clinics (continued)Continued from page 8Wilton Health DepartmentMondayOctober 12:30 pm – 4:00 pmSacred Heart ChurchSundayOctober 219:30 am – 11:00 amNew Canaan Thrift ShopTuesdayOctober 21:00 pm – 2:00 pmDarien LibraryTuesdayThursdayOctober 19November 101:00 pm – 3:00 pm1:00 pm – 3:00 pmDarien YMCAFridaySaturdayOctober 20November 119:00 am – 12 noon9:00 am – 12 noonNorwalk Senior Center11 Allen Road, NorwalkWednesdayThursdaySeptember 26October 1110:00 am – 12 noon10:00 am – 12 noonNorwalk Senior Center SouthTuesdayOctober 29:30 am – 11:00 am308 East Avenue, NorwalkSt. Thomas the ApostleTuesdaySundaySeptember 18September 30Stamford Senior CenterMondayOctober 1St. John’s Church (Over 60 Club 2nd Fl)St. John’s ChurchMondaySundaySeptember 24October 28St Francis of AssisiSundayNovember 4Weston Kiwanis ClubSaturdayOctober 6238 Danbury Road, Wilton30 Church Street, Georgetown2 Locust Avenue, New Canaan1441 Post Road, Darien2420 Post Road, Darien92 Cedar Street, Norwalk888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford628 Main Street, Stamford35 Norfield Road, WestonNorfield Congregational Church64 Norfield Road, Weston11:00 am – 12 noon9:30 am – 1:00 pm10:00 am – 12 noon10:30 am – 12:30 pm11:30 am – 1:00 pm9:00 am – 12:30 pm9:30 am followingmeetingAll flu clinics are first-come, first-served. Open to anyone age 4 years. If under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Cost of flu vaccine is 50, payable by cash or check or it can be billed directly to Medicare Part B, Aetna, Anthem, Connecticare, Harvard Pilgrim, Multi Plan or Wellcare. High dose vaccine is available for those age 65 or over. The cost is 70. Please bring your insurance card with you. For more info, call our Flu Info Line at 203-762-8958, ext. 444.w w w. v i s i t i n g n u r s e . n e t800-898-HOME9
Trusted care. When you need it most.Coming Home FALL 2018Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield Countywishes to thank all those who have so generously given theirsupport from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.Your generous contributions enable us totouch the lives of those in need of home healthand hospice care. It is because of your spirit ofgiving that we are able to bring healing andcomfort to those in our care. Annual Fund and Benefit GiftsNew Canaan Artisans* Pustola & AssociatesHal and Sheila Shupack* Sterling EquitiesMr. Arthur C. Tauck, Jr.United Church of Rowayton*(Gifts received from 7/1/17 to 6/30/18)VISIONARIESWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts of 25,000 or more.Cornelia T. Bailey FoundationKen Edgar and Denise Harvey* Turnover Shop of Wilton* DIRECTORSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 1,000 and 2,499.LEADERSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 10,000 and 24,999.Mr. and Mrs. George P. Bauer* G. B. Knecht Foundation*Harlan and Lois AndersonFamily FoundationMr. and Mrs. David L. Hunt* Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation, Inc.* Mr. and Mrs. D. Keith JohnsonNew Canaan Community Foundation* Visiting Nurse & Hospice ofSouthwestern ConnecticutBrian and Jennifer WardPRINCIPALSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 5,000 and 9,999.Mr. and Mrs. K. Rone BaldwinEstate of Bernardine M. BoyleThe Davatzes Family Foundation, Inc.Elizabeth Raymond Ambler TrustLiz Fox* Rita Garland* Thank youMs. Julie JasonJanet and Peter Lebovitz* O'Herron Family FoundationJoy Kony Peshkin Mr. Martin Resnick*Stephen T. Monahan and Sara H. MonahanCharitable RemainderTaft FoundationTow FoundationBENEFACTORSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 2,500 and 4,999.Mr. and Mrs. David C. Bigelow* James and Christine Cook Cornelia Cogswell RossiFoundation Inc.*Day Pitney LLP*Mr. and Mrs. Simon GreenshieldsMr. and Mrs. James H. Higby* Mrs. Ann Mandel*Ms. Janet M. Masselink* Nellie M. Thomas Trust10Special thanks to these donors who have supported Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County* for the last five years consecutively with ten gifts or more in the last ten yearsAnonymousJane and Moses Alexander* Margie P. BeebeThe Benin Family* Theodora BergBershaw Family FundLisa & Jonathan Bitting* Ms. Barbara BurnsMr. Ron ChezColdwell Banker Residential BrokerageCares FoundationMr. Douglas DooleyMr. and Mrs. Alan DorseyElbee B. FarrickerMr. Frederick C. Flynn, Jr.Mr. Jonathan M. Fox Mary Anne & Mike Franco* Mr. Michael S. FrancoMs. Janienne Hackett* Mrs. Nancy HelmigMichael Hess & Janice Goff Hess* Jennifer Grossman PeltzMr. Dallas KerseyMr. and Mrs. Vytas Kisielius Mr. Donald H. Kopal*Ms. Marta Jo Lawrence Mrs. Joy C. Luke*
Trusted care. When you need it most.Mrs. Rosemarie MalcarneyMs. Linda MitchellJoanna and John Moody* Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson S. MyersDr. Saraswathi & Dr. Kesav Nair* Mrs. Eleanor O'NeillMs. Paula K. OppenheimThe Perakis FamilyBruce SeideDr. & Mrs. James A. SlaterMr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Smith* Mr. and Mrs. Archie StewartThe Arnold F. Baggins FoundationMr. and Mrs. George ValcharFrank and Nancy Vener*Mr. and Mrs. Larry WeismanMr. Richard B. Wolf*Mr. Stephen E. Woodward Worden Family FundZissu Family Foundation* PATRONSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 500and 999.Rev. Holly Adams* Mr. Donald R. AllmanAndo Photography, LLCAnonymousJohn and Jeannie BainMrs. Nancy J. BassettMr. and Mrs. Bruce BeckerLisa Benison* Pat and Jack Billhardt* Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Bradford* Sharon Bradley* Ms. Andree N. BrooksMr. James T. Brown, Jr.* Nancy W. CannonMrs. Patricia J. ChildsCohen and Wolf, P.C.* Lila H. ColemanConnecticut Mulch DistributorsJoan Diamandis* Mr. Brent S. DigiorgioMolly Alger and Jay DirnbergerAlexandra and Robert EisingEstate of Mary P. MalafarinaFairfield County BankNancy Hart GlanvilleMr. Lee GodinaTherese M. Goodwin* Lila and Buck Griswold* Ray and Anne Groves Mr. Russell J. HandelmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Healy, Jr.* Janet and Tom Hoffman* Joel E. Smilow Charitable TrustMr. and Mrs. Eric P. Johnson* Mrs. Diana KalmanMs. Lucinda E. KnuthMs. Deborah MackinMr. and Mrs. Jack Majesky* Kristin MalcarneyMBI, Inc.* Fanny and David MoranMr. and Mrs. David MurckoMr. Timothy MurphyDr. and Mrs. Craig H. Olin* Nancy Perez* Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Pfeffer* Zelie and Andy PforzheimerMr. and Mrs. Saul Pollack*Mr. and Mrs. Mark PrincipiPullman & ComleyMr. and Mrs. William F. ReighleyBeverly W. Rimer* Lynn and Frank Saphire* John & Carole Segal*Christopher Sherwood Catharine and Jeffrey Sturgess* The Historical Christmas BarnMs. Cynthia L. VanneckWestport Woman's Club, Inc. Ms. Deanna XistrisComing Home FALL 2018SPONSORSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 250and 499.Mr. and Mrs. F. Afragola* Mrs. Sandra AndersonAnonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. Reinhard R. Augustin*Dolores and Surinder Banta Mr. and Mrs. David W. BentleyMs. Jill BodianJude Brennan*Kathleen and Bill Brennan Lisa E. BrodlieSheila H. BrodyDr. and Mrs. Sherman M. BullIris Busch*Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc.Mr. Dominick J. Cavaliere, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. David F. Clune* Mr. and Mrs. Paul CollerAnthony and Rita Coscia*Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Cullen*Alisa DiangeloBetsey I. Doyle*Frank and Karen Elmasry Stanley and Bunny Goldberg Fran and Peter Grant*Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Hamar* Dr. and Mrs. Francis J. Hamilton, Jr. Mr. Paul F. Hannah, Jr.* Ms. Gisela R. HobmanBrian and Elizabeth HourihanMr. and Mrs. Michael ImberCathy and Brad IrwinMs. Dawn JeffreyMr. and Mrs. Leo E. Karl, Jr.* 11Special thanks to these donors who have supported Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County* for the last five years consecutively with ten gifts or more in the last ten years
Trusted care. When you need it most.Mrs. Sheila KeenanMr. and Mrs. Andrew Kingman Sally and Ralph KirmserDr. Maurice Krasnow*Ms. Sandra KuzmichMr. and Mrs. Robert LangPeter and Gunilla LawrieMs. Patricia LeshaneRobin Levey*Lions Club Foundation of New CanaanMs. Laurie ListerMr. Donald K. McivorNancy A. Mehos Doris M. MolinariMs. Frances A. MolinariMs. Peggy M. Morris*Alice Mulligan and Ken BernhardMr. and Mrs. John H. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Harlan W. MurrayMr. and Mrs. John NeffMs. Lynn NeunerEmily B. Nissley* Norwalk Oral & MaxillofacialSurgery, LLCMr. and Mrs. Gerald F. O'ConnellPhyllis and Tom OstermanMs. Eva PaoBrian & Peggy PeoplesMr. Paul A. PetrikasMr. and Mrs. Robert Pingarron* Mr. Kishore Ramchandani* Mrs. Jane ReadyMr. Edward A. ReillyMr. George Reilly*Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robertson* Mary RossMr. Donald L. SaltzmanSharon Rosier Family Fund* F. Shepard* Mr. and Mrs. Roger C. Smith Mary Steele* Mrs. Marjorie Stein*Jonathan SternMs. Sasha SternDorothy S. Stockmar* Mr. Burton D. StuttmanDavid and Joyce Thompson* Ms. Pamela ThomsponMr. & Mrs. Thomas R. ToothakerMs. Evelyn V. ValentineMr. Robert A. Wachstein* Karen Wackerman* Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Yost*Coming Home FALL 2018Mr. G. Whitney BiggsMrs. Susan E. BlabeyMr. Kai L. Boccagna* David K. BraunMr. and Mrs. C. R. BraunsteinMs. Aimee BrillhartMr. and Mrs. Norris A. BrowneMr. and Mrs. Iain H. Bruce* Mr. James P. BurchMr.and Mrs. John BurgdorferMichelle BuscherCalvin Reformed Church of Norwalk Laraine CaplanCaraluzzi's Georgetown MarketMr. Ron CarusoMr. Robert CavalieroSusan CeresaKatharine T. Cerow* Mr. Bob ChamberlainMr. and Mrs. Michael A. ChubaFRIENDSWe acknowledge with gratitude these donorswho have made gifts totaling between 100and 249.Ms. Judith C. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander AndersonMr. Robert E. Anderson*Mr. Stephen F. AndersonAnonymous (4)Mr. Christopher C. AnspachAnthony JewelersMs. Lesley Apt*Mr. David Arfin and Ms. Madeleine ChaleffPhyllis ArnoldMr. Robert D. AtkinsonMr. James BacharachMr. Charles BakerMs. Barbara SegaliniMr. Ronald R. BarreseJulia T. Bartholomew*Ms. Jesse BechtelMr. Kevin Bedient*Mr. and Mrs. Maurice D. Bennett* Erica M. BergmansMrs. Evelyn J. BergstromMr. and Mrs. Bruce BerlinMr. Arthur W. BerryMs. Lois B. BerryMs. Emilie Betts12Special thanks to these donors who have supported Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County* for the last five years consecutively with ten gifts or more in the last ten yearsMrs. Richard N. CohenMr. and Mrs. George ConnerMs. Molly C. CookMs. Brenda Lewis CooperMr. and Mrs. E. Robert Cotter* Mrs. Janet CovielloJohn P. CoykendallMrs. Mary CrossmanAnn and Gabe CsordasMr. John W. CsordasMs. J. Shelby CunninghamMr. John A. Curran Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert CyganWilliam CzarneckiMs. Peggy DahlemMr. and Mrs. John G. Danaher
Trusted care. When you need it most.Ms. Lauren DanielJim and Hermine DavisMr. and Mrs. Joel DavisMr. and Mrs. Arne J. de Keijzer Janice and Evan Dean*Mr. Thomas F. DelaneyMarjorie DephtereosTheodore DiamondMs. Molly DickinsonTimothy and Kathleen Dineen*Joan F. Dionne FoundationDr. and Mrs. Peter DoddsMr. and Mrs. Frank DoelgerDeborah DowlingMr. Allan R. DragoneDraycott Family Foundation, Inc.* Ms. Sandra C. DrimalMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Dubow Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Dunn*Ms. Judith D. Dunnigan*Mrs. Henry B. duPont III*Mrs. Cheryl M. EldhMr. and Mrs. Jonathan EllenthalMs. Catherine EllsworthRacquel FalcoMr. and Mrs. J. Michael Farrell Mr. John F. FarrellMr. and Mrs. Michael FeldsteinMr. and Mrs. Allan FerroneMr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Fisher* Ms. Miriam FlatowMr. and Mrs. Steve FlynnMr. and Mrs. Michael W. FlynnMs. Martha Okie-Fouracre andMr. Anthony J. Fouracre*Ms. Audrey S. FrankenbergMrs. Dorothy FrenchMr. Alan M. FrostMs. Ann FullerMrs. Doris GahwylerMr. and Mrs. William Gardella John and Julia Gardiner*Mr. Frederick K. Gaston III* Mrs. Katherine GluckMr. Adin C. GoldbergMs. Marilyn GoldblumMs. Marlene GoliaMr. and Mrs. David A. GortzSuzanne S. GraupnerMr. and Mrs. E. Anderson Griswold Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence GrossmanFrank and Jean Grzelecki Mr. and Mrs. Jeff GurrenMs. Lisa HabasinskiMr. Henry Hamilton*Mr. and Mrs. David T. HapkeMr. and Mrs. Richard B. Harding, Jr.Ms. Jodi HarrisMr. Christopher HartMr. Jeffrey M. Headden*Mr. Coleman HerbertMr. Steven H. HirschbergMr. Michael HofmannMr. and Mrs. Gerald HoldridgeThe Hollander Foundation* Mrs. Ingrid HollingerNancy L. Howell* Mr. Paul R. Howes* Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Hudson Ms. Christine M. HusseyJoan and Phil IvesMs. Jalia JaegerFrancoise and Richard JaffeMs. Yvette Jarreau* Mrs. Sabra JayneMs. Kay Parker JexMs. Barbara Johansen*Mr. and Mrs. Michael KaelinDr. Ronald Kahan andDr. Betsy Kahan* John and Kathleen KalamaridesMr. Darren KaplanMrs. Margaret M. KelleyMs. Ruth A. KelleyMr. Timothy P. KellySarah and Vince KellyNeil KessnerMr. William KestingMr. and Mrs. Thomas King*Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kingston Coming Home FALL 2018Elaine and Bob KleinPatricia A. Klein*Susan KramerNick and Rebecca LaiMr. and Mrs. Gay LandJoan LapinMr. and Mrs. Gary L. Leeds* Mary Lee and Jim LeskoMs. Patricia LinehanMs. Alice LiuDr. Stuart and Mrs. Joyce LosenMr. John LuczajMrs. Dana LutherDavid and Rosemary MaceMr. J. Tracey Mackle Mr. Michael ManchisiMr. and Mrs. George MaranisMs. Ellen G. MasonDr. Wendy MatthewsMs. Janet McginnessMr. Joseph McKailMs. Mary Pat McMahonAmy McWhorterSuzanne and George MegrueMr. Robert MenellPhilip R. Merriss, Jr.Ms. Joann L. MessinaMs. Lisa MillerLois Miller*Mr. Robert MiniccuciMichele and Dominick Modugno* Mr.and Mrs. Raymond MoskowKatharine and Kenneth MountcastleMs. Maryann B. MullerMs. Susan M. Murdock*Mrs. Gertrude R. Neiss13Special thanks to these donors who have supported Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County* for the last five years consecutively with ten gifts or more in the last ten years
Trusted care. When you need it most.Daniel Nelis and FamilyMrs. Cornelia G. NelsonMr.and Mrs. David NewbergMrs. Vernita NordgaardMr. and Mrs. Ken NorwoodMr. and Mrs. Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Adrian E. Offinger* Peggy Reid OgdenDorothy O'GradyMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. O'Handley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. OlsonMs. Emily OppenheimerCeCe and Peter Orvis* Mr.and Mrs. James Overby Louise and Dick PalmerMr. Jay B. ParetzkyMrs. Joyce PaukerMs. Penny PearlmanMs. Joan PendergastMr. William Penna* Mr. and Mrs. Eric Petschek*Betsy and Steve Pettit Mr. and Mrs. William E. P
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