The Patter July 7

News & Views from Campus: July 7-13, 2019

With sadness and gratitude, we announce that CEO/ Administrator Mike Duffy has announced his resignation from Good Samaritan Home. We thank Mr. Duffy for his 29 years of dedicated service, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors!

Dear Good Samaritan Home family and friends, 

     As I reflect back on almost 29 years of service to The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy, I’m proud to have been a part of a very special legacy that is incorporated in our Mission Statement “Superior Christian service in a charitable community”. 

     The Home is very much a part of my extended family and I’ve poured all I have: my faith, heart and soul into the privilege I’ve had to partner alongside our Board of Directors, exceptional staff, precious residents and their families and our volunteers. I have been truly blessed by God to be in this place, in this time. 

     In recent months, I’ve reflected on my desires, wishes, intentions and plans for the future. I’m deeply saddened to announce to you my pending resignation. I have agreed to continue to serve until the Board has selected a replacement or until September 30th, the end of our fiscal year. 

     It is my most sincere hope and prayer that all who are a part of the very special place will honor, support and respect this most difficult decision and will continue to move forward with renewed energy, enthusiasm and expectations. I believe in a new and bright future ahead. 

     The Home will always hold a very special place in my heart. The relationships I’ve developed with the residents and their families, my gifted Supervisory team and our dedicated and compassionate staff will always be my most treasured memories. May God Bless You All! 

With Love, 

Michael P. Duffy  

Activities Calendar

Sunday, July 7
9:00 am: Worship Service: Rev. Mike Duffy, Chapel
2:00 pm: Noodleball, Eber Gardens

Monday, July 8
9:00 am: Devotions: Rev. William Hutson, Chapel
9:30 am: Towel Folding, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
1:15 pm: Wal-Mart Shopping**
1:30 pm: Rosary, Chapel
6:30 pm: Rodeo Bingo with LifePoint Church, Social Room
Saddle up your inner cowboy for this fun Bingo night with our friends from LifePoint Church!

Tuesday, July 9
9:00 am: Devotions: Rev. Joshua Hall (Faith Presbyterian Church), Chapel
9:30 am: County Market Shopping**
9:30 am: Coffee Hour, Bartley Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
12:30 pm: YMCA Summer Day Camp, Social Room
1:00 pm: Placematters, Town Hall
2:45 pm: Bingo, Town Hall
6:30 pm: Country Generation, Social Room
Watch guitarist & vocalist Everett Miller perform!

Wednesday, July 10
9:00 am: Devotions: Rev. Jason Sommerfeldt (Central Baptist Church), Chapel
9:00 am: Hy-Vee Shopping**
9:30 am: Towel Folding, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
1:00 pm: Pony Tail Canasta, Knapheide Room
1:15 pm: Digital Disciples, Board Room
Need help with your electronic mobile device? Come visit the Digital Disciples!
1:30 pm: Dominoes, Bartley Room
1:30 pm: Chair Yoga, Town Hall

Thursday, July 11
9:00 am: Devotions: Rev. Mike Duffy, Chapel
9:30 am: Coffee Hour, Bartley Room
10:00 am: Catholic Mass, Chapel
10:30 am: Mystery Meal**
Sign up to go to a mystery destination for lunch! Cost is the price of your meal.
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
2:00 pm: Hymn Sing with Linda, Social Room

Friday, July 12
9:00 am: Devotions: Rev. Keela Neumann (First Christian Church), Chapel
9:30 am: Towel Folding, Social Room
10:30 am: Mystery Meal**
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
2:45 pm: Bingo, Social Room

Saturday, July 13
10:00 am: Musician David Damm, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room

** Please sign-up for this activity at the Front Desk
All activities are subject to change. Games and cards are available for use anytime in the Bartley Room.

Prayer Request & Scripture

This week we are praying for the residents in the Cottages and for the Physical Therapy staff. 

Our Scripture of the Week is Psalm 19:1-4: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”

Weekly Inspiration

Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude. – Lou Holtz

Bye Bye Birdie

Quincy Community Theatre has invited us to a preview performance of Bye-Bye Birdie on Wednesday, July 17th. If you are driving yourself, sign up at the front desk by Thursday, July 12th. If you are riding the bus, sign up by calling Sally in Activities at ext. 4227 by Thursday, July 12th. Cost for this outing is $5 per person.