The world of nursing is a rapidly evolving field, and for those working in the trenches of the medical profession, there is an even greater responsibility on their shoulders to ensure quality care for their patients. Jordan W. is one such nurse, who has been working at Shorehaven for 10 years. In honor of National…
Shorehaven recognized more than 75 volunteers at its Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at Rockwell’s Restaurant this week, when staff and volunteers gathered for a breakfast, installation of officers and check presentation during National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Service League presented a $10,000 check to the Shorehaven Charitable Foundation to help offset costs to residents. The Forgotten…
Shorehaven is encouraging dogs of all types and sizes to apply for a volunteer position with our residents at Shorehaven. Dogs must be well behaved and vaccinated, and have a loving rapport with people. Dogs will be doing one on one visits, calm agitated residents and work with their owners on communicating with a variety…
The Woodland Household moved to first floor Greenland this month so that construction could begin in Woodland. The remodeling of Shorehaven households will enhance resident areas and offer a more efficient navigation system for staff. Administrator Emily Karls noted, “This project is exciting because we looked at the feedback of the residents, families and staff,…
Did you know as a Shorehaven volunteer, you are also part of a greater group of volunteers called Shorehaven Service League of Volunteers? The group began in 1951, when a small gathering of women from Dr. Martin Luther Church in Oconomowoc banded together to form an auxiliary. In 1973, the name Service League was adopted,…
Want to make a difference this year? Another reason to volunteer at Shorehaven: Volunteer Connie L. – “I enjoy helping with Thursday Mass and I just love being with the residents. My mother was at Shorehaven and she really liked it, she was so well taken care of. I think it’s important to help others.…
“It’s all about color,” oils artist Naner Wensman referred to her ongoing Founders Gallery display at the Center for Life Enrichment. Wensman is a local artist whose work includes original colorful oil paintings from prints, cards and canvas, customized home pieces and pet portraits. She specializes in tropicals, rainforest flora and fauna. Her art expresses…
Shorehaven’s Food Service sends dozens of pounds of leftover food to the Waukesha County Food Recovery Program each year, furnishing food to the Hope Center where it feeds needy families. Food Service Director Tina H. said the food is properly cooled down and packaged according to rigid food safety guidelines. “We don’t want to throw…
GriefShare, a Grief Support Group led by Wes Werner of Pagenkopf Funeral Home, continues at the Center for Life Enrichment the second Monday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Whether you have experienced the loss of a loved one or have lost your way, it is essential that you find support and encouragement…
December 15 we will gather for the annual Tally of Hearts. We will be honoring and remembering those we love, but also celebrating reaching our goal of $18,000+ for the purchase of 5 Broda chairs. The word tally comes from the Latin word for “stick” because people used to keep a tally by marking a…