Adviser Summer 2016 Vol 1 | Page 50

AT RIVERDALE HEBREW HOME How the Hebrew Home Got Clinton to Talk Elder Abuse Amid the frenzy of campaigning in New York, former President Bill Clinton paused during a speech at the Hebrew Home at Riverdale to touch on one of the biggest priorities of the local retirement facility. 4/28/16 PECONIC LANDING ST. MARY’S HEALTHCARE Greenport Expands Gym With $20K Donation From Peconic Landing Thanks to a large donation from Peconic Landing, Greenport School District unveiled a new, larger weight room. 5/9/16 St. Mary’s Healthcare Exceeds Capital Campaign Goal St. Mary’s Healthcare President & CEO Victor Giulianelli cited the “extraordinary generosity and commitment” of members of the community for the $7.1M raised in the most ambitious fundraising effort in the healthcare organization’s 113-year history. 5/25/16 HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE Hebrew Home Resident Al Korn is Featured as “Best of the Bronx” on News 12 Hebrew Home at Riverdale resident and aspiring artist, Al Korn, is featured as “Best of the Bronx” on News 12 the Bronx. His recent Leading Age NY “Best in Show” award for his artwork inspired the segment. 6/20/16 GURWIN JEWISH NURSING & AMSTERDAM CONTINUING CARE HEALTH SYSTEM Governor Cuomo Appoints James Davis, President and CEO of Amsterdam Continuing Care Health System to New York State Council James Davis, President and CEO of Amsterdam Continuing Care Health System, was recently appointed by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to serve on the New York State Continuing Care Retirement Community Council for a two year term ending June 24, 2018. 6/30/16 MEMBER NEWS NOTEWORTHY PECONIC Peconic Landing Elects New Board Chairperson, Sandra Novick Sandra Novick, REHABILITATION CENTER Gurwin Nursing Home Seniors Participate in Adult Education Graduation Thirty-five seniors at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack graduated from the Center’s Adult Education program, capping an eight-month journey on a quest to continue learning, regardless of age or physical limitations. 6/30/16 49 long-time board member has been elected chairperson of Peconic Landing’s board of trustees. 4/26/16 Sandra Novick Adviser a publication of LeadingAge New York | Summer 2016 LANDING (See Noteworthy on page 50)