Thursday, Sept. 10 7:30-8:30 pm Dessert Reception follows program Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights Advance Registration Required Call 216.595.9546 Home Furnishings Sale The Gathering Place Warehouse Lovely Furniture & Home Collectibles Saturday, Sept. 19 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4911 Commerce Parkway • Warrensville Heights Great Finds! Come Shop with Us! Cash or Credit Card Only Proceeds help The Gathering Place support, educate & empower those touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. For more information, call 216-595-9546 or visit www.touchedbycancer.org/warehouse. ® Eat, Drink and be Dazzled by the New Italian Piazza Go ahead. Do a double take. Yes, that is an Italian Piazza in the middle of a senior living and healthcare campus. It’s been a very pleasant and thrilling surprise for campus visitors, family and residents. It’s not part of the usual scenery of a nursing home campus, but things are different at Menorah Park. In response to research and boomer forecasting, Menorah Park Center for Senior Living is continually forging new trails and changing the concept and expectations of what a senior campus should offer. The ribbon cutting was held July 30th, since which time the Piazza has been enjoyed thoroughly. Menorah Park’s nursing home area had a large outdoor park and garden area that was not often used due to the ever-unpredictable weather. According to Menorah Park CEO Steven Raichilson, “We constructed a roof over this area and turned it into a glamorous 4,000-squarefoot indoor Italian Piazza as a new go-to destination for the entire campus.” Design elements of the Piazza include decorative sconces and special lighting that simulate a blue-skies effect even on gray days. Raichilson added, “We’re proud to offer such a wonderful addition to our nursing home, enabling even those with extreme mobility restrictions to enjoy a taste of Italy.” No passport required. With Italian columns and archways, lush plant life, a fountain, Italian artwork, and the beautiful walkway that leads to the Piazza, one gets the sense of entering a new experience, right down to the vintage Vespa that enhances the virtual feeling of being in Italy. The Piazza also features a wine bar designed after those in Italy. Families and residents can enjoy wine-tasting opportunities with a diverse wine selection and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Italian dessert delicacies and, of course, Gelato make the experience complete. A weekly playbill announces daily entertainment from 1:30 – 2:30 pm, except Mondays. The Piazza books friendly, intimate coffee-shop style routine acts, including folk singers, comedians, musicians and more. Wine, small plates and gelato are served Sunday through Friday 1:30 4:00 pm. Wine is complimentary, and food is available for a small charge. For evening enjoyment, movies are shown. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Raichilson stated, “This Piazza is another example of what we call person-centered care. As the current generation of older adults comes our way, we adjust our offerings to respond to their desires and expectations.” Thanks to a lead gift from Tom and Sandy Sullivan, the Sallie and Robert D. Deitz Piazza, named in memory of Sallie and in honor of Robert, is the newest facility on the 42 acre Menorah Park senior living and healthcare campus. In recognition of this day, Mayor Merle S. Gorden and City Council proclaimed Thursday, July 30, 2015 as “Menorah Park – Sallie and Robert D. Deitz Piazza Day” in the City of Beachwood. Raichilson stated, “This Piazza is another example of what we call personcentered care. As the current generation of older adults comes our way, we adjust our offerings to respond to their desires and expectations.” Pictured from top: Denny DeSapri seranades Menorah Park volunteers Goldie Ermine and Pinky Levy. Menorah Park Foundation Director Joel Fox looks on as Beachwood Councilman Mel Jacobs presents a City Proclamation to Robert Deitz. Cutting the ribbon, from left, are Deedee Welc and Joie Daniels, daughters of Robert Deitz; Robert Deitz; and Sandy and Tom Sullivan. September 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 45