Hye Doun

July/Aug./Sept. 2008

ANRC Board, Staff and Members at the Annual Meeting in June.

The Presidents Message

Board Of Trustees
ANDREW TORIGIAN President of the Home and Chairman of the Board of Trustees VATCHE BAGHDIKIAN Vice President DAVID ROWAN Treasurer BERGE TALANIAN Assistant Treasurer KHOREN NALBADIAN Recording Secretary ANNETTE TAMALIANALMOND Corresponding Secretary H. CRAIG FROONJIAN, DMD TED TAKVORIAN, Esq. JOHN VANISKHIAN Board Members MATTHEW RUSSO, LNHA Administrator JAN MRANI, M.D. Medical Director

Congratulations
Andrew Torigian

Hye Doun Editorial Board

Andrew Torigian Chief Editor Louisa Janbazian Editor Matthew Russo Advisor Howard Torossian Photographs and Ads Layout & Design by Caspian Seal Caspianseal.com Printed by PRINTSOLUTIONS Englewood, NJ 201.567.9622

ongratulations to our newly elected Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) Board of Trustees members. John Vaniskhian is a graduate of New York University College of Arts and Sciences with a BA degree in Economics. He is an active member of St. Leons Armenian Apostolic Church and faithfully served on their Parish Council as Corresponding Secretary for nine years. His wife Bertha has been the President of the Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH) since its inception. Ted Takvorian, Esq. is also a member of St. Leons Armenian Apostolic Church and served as past Parish Council Member. Ted is also a founding member and incorporator of St. Garabeds Armenian Apostolic Church in Orlando, Florida. Ted is a retired judge who formerly served the Hackensack Municipal Court in New Jersey and currently practices law in Hackensack. His wife Ann serves on the FAH. Congratulations as well to reelected Board of Trustees member Vatche Baghdikian who received his BSE from Newark College of Engineering. Vatche is a member and past Superintendent of the Sunday School of the Armenian Presbyterian Church in Paramus, New Jersey. He is the current Vice President of the ANRC and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He is a partner and developer of Saddle River Nursing Schools. His wife Elbiz serves on the FAH. Congratulations also to all our Board of Trustees who were reelected unanimously to serve the ANRC again. We thank all these volunteers who give of their time and effort to support the ANRC with our very capable Administrator, Matt Russo. Truly, the ANRC is blessed with dedicated volunteers, especially the FAH ladies who accomplish so much. Thank you very much. We want to thank all the members of the ANRC who attended the Annual Meeting in June. It was one of the more productive Annual Meetings with new ideas and thoughts given by the members. The ANRC had its most successful year to date. For this, we, once again, give our applause to the staff who are dedicated to their work to serve our residents in the best possible manner.q
The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on three spacious acres nestled in wooded, suburban Emerson, Bergen County, NJ. Our Address is: Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 70 Main Street, Emerson NJ 07630 Phone: 201.261.6662 Fax: 201.261.5509 You are invited to call and make an appointment to discuss the individual needs of your loved one. Directions: By Bus: Port Authority: Bus #165 to Emerson By Car: Exit #165 on Garden State Parkway. Right turn onto Oradell Ave. Left turn onto Kinderkamack Rd. Turn right onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left. From GWB: Take Route 4 to Kinderkamack Rd. Right turn onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left.

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From the Administrators Desk

Textbooks and Common Sense

Matthew L. Russo, LNHA Administrator uccessful nursing homes are quickly and always monitor their progress, they are on not an easy task. Every or- the right path. ganization must be managed well As always, a well-run organization is only as good as in order to operate efficiently and its employees. Poor employees will lead to disaster! economically and it takes a num- Good employees will result in repeat admissions and ber of players to make this hap- higher customer satisfaction! While our Hye Doun pen. When operations are work- newsletter talks mainly about our residents and the ing properly, continuous quality first rate services they enjoy, the fruits they receive are improvement is utilized by all team players. It is a through the efforts of our employees. The ANRCs staff management approach that builds employee inter-re- is constantly monitored for decent business practice. lationships through work teams. It This involves business etiquette. When operations are working Most all of our employees have a uses employee knowledge as well as their time, effort, and skill. It properly continuous quality certain job skill they can do in their is based on trust, communication, sleep. However, what is sometimes and mutual respect among employ- improvement is utilized by all more important is the people ees and all levels of management. team players. skills they do their jobs with. Acting with sincerity, consideration, Well-run organizations use at least a few proven functions that provide a framework for their respect, and honesty, our employees are constantly success. Planning is the most often thought of term reminded that the principles that guide proper busiwhereby the objectives are born. Short term and long ness etiquette aid in helping the Homes administration term goals are needed. The goals are the end objec- to achieve their planned goals. Just as we watched tive toward which all efforts are directed. We must con- the Olympians fervently compete for their medals, our stantly look at how our long and short-term strategies are company must use the same approach when assisting holding up by asking the following questions. What does our residents, families, and friends. our playing field look like now? What is our competiThis edition of the Hye Doun is full of many columns tion doing? What have we been up to? Whats around from our employees that have risen to the occasion and the corner? And lastly, whats our next winning move? have made our nursing home a great place to work. I If executive management can answer these questions hope you enjoy them all and as always, be well! q

from the Rehabilitation Department

Ahamd Jamal, PT

We are happy to assist the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by providing rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to both short term and long term residents. We are able to offer therapy to people with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neurological disorders to improve their functional quality of life. By assisting those to regain their maximum independence, we use a comprehensive team approach to enhance their muscle strength, balance, swallowing functions, safety, transferring, ambulation, and basic activities of daily living. The Rehabilitation Department drives every resident to achieve their utmost potential. q

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Health Care

High Blood Pressure

Shakeh Bautista, RN, Director of Nursing

would like to share with you an article I read about high blood pressure. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) affects about 65 million Americans, or about 1 in 3 adults. There are many potential causes of hypertension, but not necessarily any symptoms. In fact, 30% of the people who have high blood pressure do not even realize it. In other words, just because you do not have symptoms does not mean you do not have high blood pressure. That is why it is called The Silent Killer; it is very dangerous. It is the number one modifiable cause of stroke by 35 to 40 percent. Other conditions stemming from high blood pressure can be heart attack and heart failure and can be blamed for 25 to 50 percent of heart conditions respectively. Changing blood pressure numbers depends in a large part on the choices we make every dayhow much we exercise, the foods we eat, and our lifestyle overall. Blood pressure is divided into two parts, systolic and diastolic. Systolic is the pressure of the heart beating. Diastolic is the pressure of the heart and vessels filling. When blood pressure numbers are written out, like 120/80, 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. The unit of measurement for blood pressure is millimeters of mercury. A persons blood pressure can naturally vary throughout the dayeven between heartbeats. However, if the numbers are consistently high (over 120 systolic and 80 diastolic) you may have either pre-hypertension or high blood pressure. Young arteries and arteries that are kept young through healthy diet and exercise are typically more elastic and unclogged. Blood flows through them easily and without much effort. However, as we age, our arteries become more prone to plaque buildup (due to diets high in saturated fat and sedentary lifestyles) and do not flex as well under pressure. Left untreated over a long period of time, high blood pressure can cause damage to the heart tissue, arteries, kidney and other major organs. To get a better idea of hypertension, compare your arteries to a garden hose. When unblocked, a garden hose allows water to flow through it quickly and easilywithout any real rush or stress. However, if you block the end of the hose with your thumb, closing it off even a little, water rushes out more quickly. The reasons for hypertension are not always clear. However, there are lifestyle factors that contribute to high blood pressure that you can change: BODY TYPE - Lean body mass (muscle) does not increase blood pressure levels the way that fat can. However, fat body mass, especially fat around your midsection can contribute to high blood pressure.
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SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE Too often, many of us sit all day at work, and then sit all night at home. Over time, this inactivity usually leads to weight gain, making the heart work harder to pump blood through the body. SODIUM INTAKE Sometimes it is hard to believe how much salt there is in processed foods. For people with a history of congestive heart failure, ischemia, and high blood pressure, sodium is a definite no-no! For those individuals, it leads to more water retention increasing blood pressure. But, for healthy individuals, moderate salt intake, especially a mixed mineral salt like sea salt or Celtic salt, is fine. LOW POTASSIUM INTAKE Potassium is a mineral which most Americans get too little of. Potassium helps regulate the amount of sodium in our cells. Low levels of this mineral can allow too much sodium to build up in the body. HEAVY ALCOHOL INTAKE Having three or more alcoholic drinks a day (two or more for women) nearly doubles an individuals chance of developing high blood pressure. UNHEALTHY EATING Eating a lot of processed or fatty food contributes to high blood pressure. A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, fish, nuts and magnesium and potassium can bring it back down. SMOKING If you smoke, stop! Smoking damages the heart and arteries. The effect of a single cigarette can last for an hour, smoking throughout the day leads to continuously revved-up blood pressure. Some of these factors might sound like a lot to overcome. But, the important thing to remember is that all of these behaviors are changeable! Modifying any of these can significantly lower your blood pressure and can lead to a better life. q

Received with Thanks the following donations for the ANRC

ARMENIAN HOME DONATIONS Mr. & Mrs. Khoren Bandazian Mr. & Mrs. John Bashian Mr. & Mrs. Kevork Kadehjian IN MEMORY OF YEPRAXI LEYLEKIAN Mr. & Mrs. Roger Messikian IN HONOR OF ALICE PHILIBOSIANS BIRTHDAY Mr. & Mrs. Robert Norian TOTAL $275.00

Health Care

Know The Basics of Heart-Healthy Eating

Maggy N. Petrosian, RN, CDP

as safflower, corn, sunflower, soy and cottonseed oil. ers. Saturated fat Saturated fat Eat a variety of foods: You get a wider range of raises your blood cholesterol, increasing your risk of nutrients by eating a variety of foods, including whole heart disease. Saturated fat is usually solid or waxy at grains, vegetables, fruits, dried beans, legumes, low-fat room temperature. Foods high in saturated fat include dairy products, poultry and lean meats. You also bal- beef, beef fat, butter, poultry skin and fat, cheeses, ance foods that are higher in fat and calories with those milk, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil and cocoa lower in fat simply by eating more plant-based foods butter. whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Trans fat (also called hydrogenated or partially hyFats: The good and the bad: There are four main drogenated vegetable oil) This type of fat raises bad cholesterol and lowers good (high-density lipoprotein, types of fat in food: Monounsaturated fat Used in place of saturated or HDL) cholesterol. Foods high in trans fat include fat, monounsaturated fat is a good fat that helps low- hardened vegetable fat, such as stick margarine and er blood cholesterol, which can reduce your risk of car- shortening, as well as foods made with these products, diovascular disease. Monounsaturated fat is liquid at such as crackers, cookies, cakes, pies and other baked room temperature but starts to solidify in the refrigera- goods. Look for margarine with 0 grams of trans fatty tor. Foods high in monounsaturated fat include olive, acids per serving. Because all fats are high in calories, nutrition expeanut and canola oils, avocados and most nuts. Polyunsaturated fat Used in place of saturated perts recommend that no more than one-third of your fat, polyunsaturated fat helps lower bad (low-density daily calories come from fat. When you do add small lipoprotein, or LDL) cholesterol. However, polyunsatu- amounts of fat to your diet, choose a monounsaturated rated fat is also more susceptible to oxidation, a process fat. Control cholesterol. Saturated fat is the main dithat can speed the buildup of plaques in your arteries (atherosclerosis). Polyunsaturated fat is usually liquid etary culprit in raising blood cholesterol levels. Howevat room temperature and in the refrigerator. Foods er, you should also limit high-cholesterol foods. Youll high in polyunsaturated fat include vegetable oils such find cholesterol in almost all animal foods, including egg yolks, organ meats and dairy products. q

hat is heart-healthy eating? In simple terms, its about eating less of some foods and more of oth-

UPCOMINGEVENTS
September
National Pain Awareness Month National Arthritis Month 9/8 - Grandparents Day 9/8 9/14 National Housekeeping Week 9/10 Senior Picnic at Van Saun Park 9/11 Patriot Day 9/16 Korean Dancers 9/21 - Armenian Independence Day Festivities 9/22 Autumn Begins 9/25 Top Your Own Pasta Day 9/30 Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year

October
National Ethnic Heritage Month National Physical Therapy Month 10/1 10/7 National Healthcare Food Service Week 10/7 10/13 National Nursing Home Residents Rights Week 10/10 & 17 Residents decorate for Halloween 10/13 Columbus Day 10/21 Van Saun Zoo visit 10/31 Halloween Party

November
National Diabetes Month National Alzheimers Awareness Month 11/1 All Saints Day 11/4 Election Day 11/4 National Peanut Butter Day 11/11 Veterans Day Celebration & Remembrance 11/14 11/20 National Healthcare Quality Week 11/21 Pumpkin Pie Day 11/25 Parfait Day 11/27 Thanksgiving Day

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In the Kitchen with Chef Alan Fass

ome of you may not know my background in the Food Service industry, so I hope you can enjoy this brief biography of my culinary experiences. I was born and raised in Brooklyn where I started my food service career working in the N.Y.C. public school system on the lower east side. From there I went to work at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, a 750-bed facility where I became the Head Chef. Following that postion I went to work at Interboro Hospital [a 300-bed hospital/nursing home] as the assistant Food Service Director and then to Kings Highway Hospital [part of Beth Israel Hospital] as the Food Service Director. We moved to New Jersey and I became the Executive Chef at the Summit House Restaurant, a 300-year-old historic building in Jersey City. After five years, I left to work for Marriott Corp as the General Manager in their Corporate Dining Services Division. I worked at Western Union Corporate headquarters feeding 1,750 employees and then moved on to Block Drug Corporation, feeding 1,250 employees. During my employment with Marriott, I went for training at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. I stayed there for 20 years and then came to work for the Armenian Nursing Rehabilitation Center where I can honesty say this has been my most rewarding experience! Well, thats a little about me, now for the recipe. With the summer in full swing, we should take advantage of the in season fruits & vegetables available to us, no better than juicy ripe watermelon, and of course our famous Jersey tomatoes!

Tomato-Watermelon Salad with Feta and Toasted Almonds

8c. 1 inch chunks seedless watermelon [you can use a combination of red & yellow watermelon] 3pds ripe Jersey tomatoes [if you can find heirloom, all the better] in assorted colors, cored, and cut into 1 inch chunks 1t [or more] fleur de sel [I like Gray Sea Salt] or coarse kosher salt 5T extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/2T red wine vinegar [or any vinegar that you like] 3t chopped assorted fresh herbs [such as dill, basil and mint] 6c fresh Arugula leaves 1c crumbled feta cheese [you can use ricotta salata, if you like] c sliced almonds, lightly toasted Combine melon and tomatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1t salt and toss gently to blend. Let it stand for 15 minutes to draw out some of the juices. This will become part of the dressing. Add 4T oil, vinegar and herbs to the melon mixture. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Toss Arugula in medium bowl with the remaining oil. Divide Arugula among plates, top with melon salad, sprinkle with feta cheese and almonds and serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Sub-Acute and Short Term Rehabilitation Services at ANRC

Carol Somerville, LCSW

he Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) offers comprehensive skilled subacute care along with progressive rehabilitation. Our sub-acute unit provides an array of services including but not limited to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, specialized wound care, respiratory and oxygen therapy, IV therapy, dental and podiatry services, hospice care and pain management. In addition to excellent medical and nursing care, ANRC offers restaurant style dining, and a diverse range of programs and events. Our sub-acute unit is a 10-bed private room unit equipped with both telephone and cable television for your personal use. The goal of our sub-acute services is to offer individuals the opportunity to quickly restore to their prior level of functioning and regain their independence. Sub-acute care is provided under the traditional Medicare program, providing the participant qualifies for Part A services. This means that the prospective recipient worked in the United States for a designated amount of time, as defined by the program, or is eligible because their spouse worked in the U.S.A. To qualify for a sub-acute program the person must be deemed medically appropriate to receive rehabilitation services and must have been in an acute care hospital for a minimum of three consecutive nights. We welcome any questions and offer all the opportunity to tour our unit, whenever it should be necessary or appropriate. If you have any questions regarding placement for a loved one, please do not hesitate to call my office for a personal consultation. q
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Activities Corner

We Chilled to HOT Activities

Sandy Cortelyou, ADC, Director of Activities he summer is almost behind us and it seems that it passed with lightning speed. This past summer the residents participated in a number of memorable events. Summer is normally the best time of year for the residents to be outside especially when its not humid. With the beautiful weather the residents were able to go on some outings. We traveled to the Bergen County Zoo, dined at Roses Place in Fairlawn, we shopped til we dropped at the Paramus Park Mall, and we attended the fabulous Senior Picnic. The residents always enjoy their trips. In fact one of the residents who traveled to the mall had never even been to a mall before! She truly enjoyed herself. Its nice that they are able to spend time in familiar places and also be able to see how much things have changed. We celebrated other events as well. The students from St. Nerses Seminary visited us on four different occasions over the summer to pray and visit with us. After each of the four services we all shared a fabulous lunch provided by our Chef Alan Fass. Alan is the Dietary Manager extraordinaire who so graciously prepares such delicious lunches for us. We had so much fun at our indoor Beach Party too! We

brought sand, water guns, and beach snacks while beach music played. Everyone had so much fun getting each other wet with those water guns! Sadie Marano shot even our Administrator! Every other Friday the residents partook in a Summer Barbeque. Once again Alan cooked our food on the grill. Who doesnt love a barbeque when its fresh off the outdoor grill? We celebrated the Fourth of July. Giving thanks for all who serve to protect us so that we may enjoy our freedom. We celebrated Friendship Day with live entertainment and fabulous snacks. Everyone here has truly become everyone elses friend. The residents share time together daily and are able to develop true relationships. The residents had a blast shopping during shopping day. Shopping Day is when the residents are able to use the money won at bingo to purchase items that are either donated or purchased from different stores by the activity staff. And do our residents love to shop! Well that is all I have for you now. Please take time to read our upcoming event calendar and if you believe you are able to help volunteer for some of our outings, please call the home and ask for me. Our home would love some new faces and our residents are always happy to meet new people! q

From the Pick of Mt. Ararat

Zepyur Grigorian, Activities Assistant An extraordinary beautiful field blossomed as Noah came down from the peak of Mt. Ararat. This is where he planted the first grape seed. Grapes are such a cherished fruit for our culture that the first ripe grape is only allowed to be eaten after it has been blessed in church. As the Armenian Church blesses the grape, it is through this grape that it is also blessing the entire produce. The grape has been selected as the cherished fruit because Christ compares himself to the grape vine stock. Wines are produced from this grape stock and as Christ was having his last supper, he passes the wine to his sheppards and said, This is my blood. This is why the produce is blessed through the grape by the Armenian Church. The blessing of the grape takes place during the holiday of St. Marys transformation. St. Marys earthly life termination is translated as rising above. The visitation from the St. Nerses school students has become a wonderful annual tradition for the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen-

ter (ANRC). The students portray great joy to the ANRC residence with their young souls and eagerness. Our grandmothers and grandfathers express great happiness with the St. Nerses school students. Together with their leader, Der Hayr Stepanos, the grapes are blessed along with the young students and they are passed to the residents of the ANRC and its employees. We give thanks and praise, gratitude and appreciation to Der Hayr Stepanos and the young students of St. Nerses school for the beautiful memories they provide to all in our home! q
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Friends Of The Armenian Home - FAH

FAH Neiman Marcus Fashion Show

Linda Amerkanian

nother year has gone by and here we are again, at the lovely home of Mrs. Ica Kouyoumdjian, planning for our Neiman Marcus Fashion Show and Luncheon, which will be held at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, NJ. In the past years, Neiman Marcus has exhibited a beautiful variety of high fashions that our patrons have enjoyed. Mrs. Karen Nargizian will be Chairing our Fashion Show and Luncheon along with her Co-Chair Mrs. Armine Pechdimaldji. Mrs. Ica Kouyoumdjian is Chairing our Super Raffle. We hope these combined events will enable us to provide a very successful outcome for the benefit of our Hye Doun, its residents and future new building project. The drawing for our Super Raffle will take place during the Neiman Marcus Luncheon. Our special thanks to the individuals who made the following donations: Mrs. Vicki Hovanessian, Chicago, Illinois; (a signed Carzou Litho (15x21); Mrs. Mary Tacorian of Englewood Jewel-

ers, Englewood, NJ (an 18K White Gold ring with a 4 ct. Blue Topaz and 1.05 ct. Diamond); Tufenkian Carpets, NYC, NY (a 4x 6 Tufenkian Armenian Hand Knotted Caucasian Rug); and Mrs. Anita Temiz, Electronics Expo, Paramus, NJ (a Sharp 26 HDTV). We greatly appreciate the generosity of the friends Karen Nargizian, Chairperson and members of our comfor Neiman Marcus Fashion munity who continuously Show and Luncheon with CoChair Armine Pechdimaldji. support our Hye Doun in all fundraising events. Please reserve early as Neiman Marcus has limited seating. For reservations please contact: Mrs. Karen Nargizian at 201/560-9787 or Mrs. MaryAnne Bonjuklian at 201/934-8930. Ticket donations are $85.00 per person.

OBITUARY Edward Bolsetzian, 94

dward was a longtime board member of the Home, along with his late wife, Elizabeth Bolsetzian. Not only was he was a board member but also was on the picnic committee for decades. His love for nature led him and his wife to retire in Chichester, New York, in the heart of the Catskills, from where they still commuted to the New Jersey meetings. Edward was born in Yonkers, New York on February 1, 1914 to Khosrov and Takoohy Boltsetzian of Sepastia. He was a manufacturing engineer, a draftsman, a precision tool and die Picture taken in August, 2007. Elizabeth and Edward Bolsetzian at a friends wedding. maker and was a lifetime member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Young men were sent to him to teach the trade to. At a young age, he also made many inlaid tavloo sets, a skill learned from his father. In school, he was nicknamed Honest Abe and also Tarzan for his physical strength. His hobbies were: reading, where he was very knowledgeable about world history; photography, especially of streams, mountains, and covered bridges of the Catskills; and he had an obsession for old locomotive trains of which he had a vast collection of photos that he had taken. People used to think he was Ansel Adams with his 8 x 10 camera set-up on a tripod in the Catskill wilderness! He was also fond of classical music. Edward was a volunteer for the Catskill Mountain R.R. Company and Museum where he spent his retired weekends working there with his wife. He was on the local school board where he earned an honorary degree and was also a fire commissioner in the town of Phoenicia. In New Jersey, Edward, along with his friend, Jerry Donabedian prepared and cooked all the kebabs for the Home picnics for 25 years. Edward was certainly a man of action. He stood for strength, honesty, perseverance and loyalty and will surely be missed by all. He is survived by his sister, Anne Zarookian of the Bronx, nephew, niece, grand nephews, and one great grand nephew. q
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On Tuesday, August 19th a few residents had a lunch outside the home at Roses Place in Fairlawn for Lebanese cuisine. The ANRC always tries to meet our residents needs, and this is just another example of how we are able to meet their requests!

On July 9th, the residents and staff of the ANRC threw a Hawaiian Beach Party equipped with sand for the residents to sift their fingers through and Hawaiian music was played by our activities assistant Ginny Alexander as we offered beach punch and snacks! Although Frankie Avalon could not attend, his beach music collection was played as the residents took part in a water pistol showdown! Much fun was had by all!

On Sunday June 22nd, The Ridgewood Cavaliers group performed for our residents. The program was coordinated by our Director of Activites, Sandy Cortelyou and standing 2nd from the left behind our residents is our Administrators Uncle, Jim Carlon! Many thanks to the Ridgewood Cavaliers for their singing and compassion brought to our home.

One of the photos Edward Bolsetzian took is this picture from the 1950s where volunteer ladies worked in the Homes kitchen. Edwards mother is fifth from the right and his wifes mother Isabelle is second from the right.

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FAH committee members at the home of Ica KouyoumdjianStanding L to R: Karen Nargizian, Lucie Bandazian, MaryAnne Bonjuklian, Talene Tchorbajian, Ida Gueyikian, Armine Norian and Linda Amerkanian. Seated L to R: Nancy Burdman, Ann Takvorian, Bertha Vaniskhian, Ica Kouyoumdjian, (Chairperson for Super Raffle) and Diane Droste

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