Dear Residents, Staff, Families and Supporters,

“May the luck of the Irish be with you!” is a statement you may hear this time of year! At Bartels, we feel lucky to do the work we do! There are days the work is hard, and there are so many more which are filled with joy, determination and great stories!

Here are a few updates:
We do have a few cases of Covid in the building. This has mostly been on second floor of Woodland Terrace. There is also one case in Linden Place. Visitors may visit at any time. Watch for signs or ask someone for guidance. You will wear a mask if visiting in an area with close contact with someone who is positive.

Bartels is one of three finalists for a Healthiest State Wellness award. There are a number of fun activities planned throughout the year to support our staff in wellness including Wellness Wednesdays with healthy snacks to a variety of games with prizes, which helps everyone focus on staying healthy!

Our annual staff survey is going on right now! We have a goal of 70 percent participation and then the staff choose how to celebrate if we meet the goal! We offer several surveys for staff and residents throughout the year so we can hear their thoughts and gain insight.

It is hard to believe it is the middle of March and we are planning Easter services already! Here is the upcoming Easter Service schedule:

Holy Week Worship with the Bartels Community
Palm Sunday – March 24
9:15 – Eichhorn Haus Dining Room
10:15 – Good Shepherd Chapel
11:00 – Evergreen Arbor
11:30 – Aspen Cottage

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion – March 28
10:15 – Good Shepherd Chapel
11:00 – Evergreen Arbor
4:00 – Eichhorn Haus Dining Room

Good Friday – March 29
10:15 – Good Shepherd Chapel
11:00 – Evergreen Arbor
4:00 – Eichhorn Haus Dining Room

Easter Sunday Holy Communion – March 31
9:15 – Eichhorn Haus Dining Room
10:15 – Good Shepherd Chapel
11:00 – Evergreen Arbor
11:30 – Aspen Cottage

Bartels is transitioning from American Trust to Principal for our 401K. Jeff And Tyler from Assured Partners will be at Bartels April 5 and April 8 to provide group and individual education to the staff.

Bartels will show one of our homes in the Rotary Parade of Homes May 5. Please purchase a ticket and stop out! We would love to show you what we have been up to at Anna Estates!

This year we are also excited to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Bartels! How lucky we are to do this in a great community with great people! There are many activities and tours being planned. The detailed agenda will be coming soon!

Sincerely,
Paula Geise, RN, MSN, CEO

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