On Thursday evening, June 11, 2015, an ice cream party was held for the children and residents who participate in a special intergenerational program at Margaret Tietz. This event which is held annually was attended by the students, their families, the school Principal, Teachers, and our residents with some of their family members. The school provided a delicious cake and we supplied all the fixings for great ice-cream sundaes. Some of the students provided insight as to what this program means to them as each received a certificate. The Margaret Tietz Center extends a special thank you to P.S. 200 administration for selecting Margaret Tietz for this on-going program which is so enjoyed by both generations. A special thank you is also extended to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of the Margaret Tietz family. Everyone had a wonderful time.

On June 11, 2015, a fall prevention seminar was held for the seniors from the Young Israel of Forest Hills. A continental brunch was served Dannick Boutin, Director of Rehabilitation at Margaret Tietz, gave an informative presentation on dos and doníts in order to remain safe in their home. The seniors took a tour of our rehab space.

On June 9, 2015, an appreciation pizza party was held for the volunteers from the Queens Transition Center and Francis Lewis High School Special Ed volunteers. Each student provided hundreds of hours of volunteer service throughout the school year. They assisted in the areas of recreation, dietary, and rehabilitation. Their assistance improves the quality of life of the residents on a daily basis, getting them to their appointments on time and providing the students with valuable life lessons and experience for future job placement.

On June 8, 2015, a continental breakfast was served to show our appreciation for the support the Hillcrest High School Nursing Assistants provided Margaret Tietz during the school year. Each student completed well over 100 hours during their time here and also received a gift from us. Our facility gave them quality hands-on nursing experience with our residents. All the students are graduating this year and plan on attending nursing programs in places such as York College, State University of New York at Brockport, and Hunter College. We wish them all great success!

On April 21, 2015, the Margaret Tietz Center held its Annual Senior and Community Volunteer Luncheon. The event was well attended by volunteers representing over 15 different schools and organizations all over the borough, including Hospice of New York. A delicious and beautiful luncheon meal was provided for all of our guests by our fabulous Chef Yossi and his Team. All volunteers received a lunch bag as a token of our appreciation with healthy recipes provided by our dietician . Schools and organizations received either a certificate or plaque in honor and recognition of their care and compassion towards our residents. Beautiful raffles were donated by the community and raffled off to our volunteers. In our facility, volunteers really provide a significant contribution towards the resident’s quality of life. They bring companionship and happiness like nothing else can. We are forever indebted to our volunteers for their service to our residents.

Students from the Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) host computer classes for the residents at Margaret Tietz twice a week with two sessions each day. This is a new program set-up in classroom style for our residents through funding obtained by City Councilman Rory Lancman’s office and the NYC Department for the Aging. The classes are scheduled to take place from April 6th through June 8th . The Residents have enjoyed learning this new skill and have eagerly participated each week.

We are fortunate at Margaret Tietz Center to have a very active Board of Directors. Henry Conston, Esq., one of the founders of Margaret Tietz, began his commitment to the Tietz Center when discussions about opening a nursing facility in Jamaica Hills, Queens was just a dream. His wise counsel and foresight helped in the establishment of the Margaret Tietz Center in 1971. Mr. Conston has contributed his constant care, commitment, and devotion to the Tietz Center for more than four decades. Mr. Conston was presented proclamations by Councilman Rory Lancman and Assemblyman David Weprin and a citation from Congresswoman Grace Meng which was read on her behalf. He was then given a special award from Margaret Tietz which read Henry Conston, Founder • Visionary • Humanitarian, for more than four decades of devoted care to Margaret Tietz Center. Those who attended included Mr. Michael Fassler, President and CEO of CenterLight Healthcare, as well as many Board Members, Senior Executive Staff Members and Margaret Tietz Executive Staff who expressed to Mr. Conston their appreciation for all of his valued time and efforts on behalf of Margaret Tietz and the residents we serve.