Celebrate 100 years of abundant living
with United Church Homes
Plan to join us July 22-23, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio, as United Church Homes celebrates 100 years of abundant living! Our vision, Where the Spirit creates Abundant Life in Community, propels us to continue our work into the next century.
EVENT DATES: Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23, 2016
Event registration is now OPEN! You can register three ways:
- Using the online registration form
- Print, complete, and mail the reply card
- Contact the Advancement Office at 740.382.4885 x2044 or advancement@uchinc.org
Check back frequently as updates may be posted to event schedule.
Details for July 22
Date: Friday, July 22, 2016
Location:
Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43219
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Event Schedule for Friday, July 22, 2016|close
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Room: Juniper Foyer
Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Room: Hotel lobby
Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Room: Regent 2
ALIVE INSIDE movie showing |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | BREAK |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Room: Juniper A, B, C
Concurrent workshops: COMMUNITY Aging and the LGBT Community Today’s LGBT seniors have lived in a very interesting period of history which opens many to positions of vulnerability, isolation or neglect. Come and learn what resources are available to support members of this community as they age. Is “coming out” a viable lifetime option? WHOLENESS Medicare/Medicaid 101 Do you really know the difference between Parts A and D? PEACE Suicide and Elders Unfortunately, suicide is not just a concern for the young. What are the warning signs, the statistics and resources to help prevent suicide of our elders and how can families and communities heal when this tragedy occurs? |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Room: Easton B
Lunch with 100th anniversary prayer provided by Rev. Kenneth Daniel Concurrent Board lunch for current and past Board members (VIP Reception) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room: Juniper
Keynote: Ms. Robin Lombardo Beyond the Movie: The Music & Memory Path |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Room: Juniper A, B, C
Concurrent workshops: COMMUNITY Advocacy 101: Let Justice Roll Come and learn about how you can share your voice and make a difference with lawmakers on the leading issues facing seniors today. WHOLENESS Alive Inside and Out Ms. Kim Thorp: Director of Nursing, Trinity Community Mr. Howard Cole: Music & Memory Program Facilitator Come hear how Music & Memory has affected individuals and families in UCH communities and how it is being used in congregational and family settings, as well. PEACE Spirituality and Aging We are learning more about the lifelong spiritual journey and the deepening patterns that are being noticed in the second half of life. Come and explore what possibilities these findings invite for individual’s journeys and our participation in communities, congregations and families. |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | BREAK |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Room: Juniper A, B, C
Concurrent workshops: COMMUNITY Are You Smarter than a Scam Artist? Learn how to protect yourself from fraud that targets older adults. WHOLENESS Consistency: Prescriptions & Expectations Hear about the latest research in prescription practices and interactions of pharmaceuticals in older adults. PEACE Spiritual Care for Those with Memory Loss and their Families Providing spiritual care for those who are experiencing the spectrum of memory loss and impairment can be a unique challenge for congregations and pastors. Come and learn of some of the ways that are providing help and insight. |
Event Schedule for Friday Evening, July 22, 2016
A chartered bus will leave the Hilton hotel to transport guests to:
Creekside Event Center
101 Mill Street, Suite 300
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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The bus will leave the Hilton at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. The bus will return guests to the Hilton, leaving the Event Center at 9:45, 10:00 and 10:15 p.m. Limited shuttle service will also be available to and from the event via Hampton Inn & Suites and Courtyard Columbus.
| 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Creekside Event Center: Registration and Cocktails Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at Creekside Event Center |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Creekside Event Center: UCH Centennial Dinner/Party Featuring buffet dinner, entertainment, and fellowship |
Details for July 23
Date: Saturday, July 23, 2016
Location:
Westerville Community United Church of Christ
770 County Line Road
Westerville, OH 43081
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The early morning events will be held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton in rooms Juniper A and C
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| 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Good Morning UCH! Circuit Training with Ms. Cheryl Wickersham: UCH Vice President of Housing Brisk Morning Walk! PEACE Intro to Qigong Come and experience this old-made-new program to exercise the body and nourish the spirit. Experience the movement and hear how the practice of Qigong can contribute to our overall health. |
Event Schedule for Saturday, July 23
A chartered bus will leave the Hilton hotel to transport guests to:
Westerville Community United Church of Christ
770 County Line Road
Westerville, OH 43081
The bus will leave the Hilton at 8:15 a.m.
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Coffee and pastries available |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Concurrent workshops:
COMMUNITY Chair Exercises with Brian Don’t dismiss the physical and mental benefits of exercise, even if sitting in a chair! Don’t worry, we will provide the chairs! WHOLENESS Eat Right for a Healthier You Nutrition is important at all ages. We attempt to keep up to date with the latest healthy food trends and products, yet we often read or hear mixed messages and get confused on what to eat (should I eat butter or margarine?) Join us as our United Church Homes corporate dietitian will share the latest food trends and help us apply the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans to our individual needs and lifestyles. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | What’s Faith Got to Do with it? {tip Mr. Michael Readinger::Michael J. Readinger has served as president and CEO of Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) since November 2014. He first came to CHHSM in February 2005 from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Cleveland, where he was an associate vice president/financial advisor for 12 years. To learn more about Mr. Readinger, please read his bio under the Keynote Speakers tab.}Mr. Michael Readinger{/tip}: President, Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | BREAK |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Changing the World of Aging Services: “We are the Ones…”
{tip Dr. Cheryl Phillips::Dr. Cheryl Phillips is LeadingAge’s senior vice president for advocacy. She oversees the organization’s public policy development, government relations and advocacy efforts to benefit LeadingAge’s not-for-profit members and the people they serve. To learn more about Dr. Phillips, please read her bio under the Keynote Speakers tab.|tip100}Dr. Cheryl Phillips{/tip}: Senior VP of Advocacy for LeadingAge |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Closing Worship {tip Rev. John Dorhauer::The Rev. John C. Dorhauer, former conference minister of the Southwest Conference of the UCC, is the ninth general minister and president of the United Church of Christ. To learn more about Rev. Dorhauer, please read his bio under the Keynote Speakers tab.|tip100}Rev. John Dorhauer{/tip}: General Minister and President of the UCC |
A chartered bus will return guests to the Hilton Columbus, leaving the church 15 minutes after the close of worship.
Keynote Speakers
Robin Lombardo, CTRS, CDP
Regional Director, Music & Memory
Prior to joining Music & Memory, Ms. Lombardo was an assistant professor at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York, for 17 years and associate professor at Suffolk Community College for 28 years. She taught courses in gerontology, health concepts, therapeutic recreation for disabilities, as well as Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
In addition to her teaching background, Ms. Lombardo has worked in clinical settings for 40 years at every level of care, from volunteer to administrator, including working as a director in the first university teaching nursing home in the United States. Ms. Lombardo helped co-author and teach the college-accredited Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias training program for professional caregivers, which now claims more than 600 graduates.
Ms. Lombardo earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology/gerontology at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, and a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation education from the Department of Health, Education, Recreation and Dance at the City University of New York, Lehman College. Her research in the field of rehabilitation medicine has been published in multiple academic journals and she has given numerous presentations at regional and local conferences on topics related to dementia and intervention strategies.
Music & Memory Executive Director Dan Cohen introduced Robin to the program while working as vice president of programs and services for the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in 2012. Her passion and vision was contagious and fully realized when he approached her to become a team member of this extraordinary venture.
Dr. Cheryl Phillips
Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Health Services, LeadingAge
Dr. Cheryl Phillips is LeadingAge’s senior vice president for advocacy. She oversees the organization’s public policy development, government relations and advocacy efforts to benefit LeadingAge’s not-for-profit members and the people they serve.
Dr. Phillips previously served as chief medical officer for On Lok Lifeways, the country’s first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program. In this role, she provided medical leadership for On Lok’s five corporations and was responsible for medical policy and oversight of all medical affairs and clinical functions for both employed and contracted medical providers.
She also served as the chief medical officer for Sutter Select and medical director, chronic disease management, for the Sutter Health System. Sutter Health System is a network of doctors, hospitals and other health providers who serve more than 100 communities in northern California.
Dr. Phillips has served as chair of the board of directors and is past-president of both the American Geriatrics Society and the American Medical Directors Association, the physician organization for long-term care. She has also served on the California Commission on Aging, as a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging and a Primary Care Public Policy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her post-graduate training includes a family practice residency and geriatrics fellowship at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
She was awarded her doctorate from Loma Linda School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, and her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Dr. Phillips’ certifications include American Board of Family Practice, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics and Diplomat and National Board of Medical Examiners.
Rev. John Dorhauer
General Minister and President
The United Church of Christ
The Rev. John C. Dorhauer, former conference minister of the Southwest Conference of the UCC, is the ninth general minister and president of the United Church of Christ.
Prior to his role at the Southwest Conference, Rev. Dorhauer served as associate conference minister in the Missouri Mid-South Conference, and also served local churches in rural Missouri. He has a master of divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary and a doctor of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, where he studied white privilege and its effects on the church. His new book, Beyond Resistance: The Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern World, will be released in June 2016.
Rev. Dorhauer is passionate about justice. Two statements that shape his theology are: “God is love. God is just.” Along with his passion for justice, Rev. Dorhauer has a passion for and love of baseball — specifically the St. Louis Cardinals — music, literature and poetry. He has been married to his wife for nearly 31 years and they are the parents of three children.
Michael J. Readinger
President and CEO
Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
Michael J. Readinger has served as president and CEO of CHHSM since November 2014. He first came to CHHSM in February 2005 from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Cleveland, where he was an associate vice president/financial advisor for 12 years. Prior to his work in financial services, Mr. Readinger was involved in a number of entrepreneurial endeavors in the restaurant and club industry specializing in management accounting systems. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Case Western Reserve University and an M.B.A. in finance from Cleveland State University. He has served on the board of trustees of United Church Funds in New York, on the investment advisory committee of the Western Reserve Association UCC, as Board Chair of the Cleveland Synergy Foundation and as the Board Chair of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland.
Mr. Readinger is currently pursuing his Certified Association Executive credential from the American Society of Association Executives, commissioned ministry in Health and Human Welfare and is a Diakonal minister (graduate of the Faith Based Leadership Institute) as well as a graduate of Leadership Cleveland (United Way). He is a founding member of the community of worship at Church First at The Amistad Chapel UCC, Cleveland, Ohio.
Accommodations
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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Easton Area
Custom Booking Link for UCH Guests
Hotel Address:
4150 Stelzer Road
Columbus, Ohio 43230
614.473.9911
Group Name:
United Church Homes
Group Code:
UCH
Courtyard Columbus at Easton
Courtyard Columbus at Easton
Custom Booking Link for UCH Guests
Hotel Address:
3900 Morse Crossing
Columbus, OH 43219
614.416.8000
Group Name:
United Church Homes
Group Code:
For online reservations, use Group Code:
UCHUCHA (Room with one king bed) or UCHUCHB (Room with two queens beds)
To contact the hotel directly, call 614.416.8000 and use “Group Code” UCHS for our front desk agent.
Or call Marriott Reservations toll free at 1.888.236.2427.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Cale Sandridge
phone: 740.382.4885
email: advancement@uchinc.org
It started with a dream to build a “fair haven” for senior adults
In 1916, Matthew and Jane Smith dreamed of building a “fair haven” for seniors when they donated 168 acres of land in Holland, Ohio. Imagine if they could see how many communities would be built and how many seniors would be served by United Church Homes!
One century later, United Church Homes continues to transform aging by building a culture of community, wholeness and peace within 68 affordable housing and senior care communities throughout the United States.
United Church Homes looks ahead
Through responsible stewardship and sound leadership, United Church Homes maintains a solid fiscal plan to expand our hospitality indefinitely. Learn where we’ve been, and where we plan to go, from our distinguished presenters. From a vibrant new program for memory impaired residents to reports from our partners at United Church of Christ, LeadingAge and Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, you won’t want to miss where abundant living is taking us.