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November 27, 2006
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November 9, 2006
'The Gathering' at Lyngblomsten provides respite for caregivers
By DEBORAH BROTZ, Midway Como Monitor
Click the link below to view the November 9 Midway Como Monitor. The article appears on page 8; Caregivers Conference info is on page 10.
http://www.midwaycomomonitor.com/Graphics%20Folder/nov06.pdf
November 7, 2006
Together through thick and thin
Together through thick and thin
Two women who met four years ago at the Lyngblomsten Community Center are always there for each other--whether it's for bingo and lunch or their back-to-back orthopedic surgeries.
By Don Boxmeyer, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Click here to view the article.
or log on to: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/columnists/15945507.htm
February 16, 2006
Governor Proclaims February 17 "Lyngblomsten Day" in Minnesota
Saint Paul
WHEREAS, on February 17, 1906, eleven Norwegian immigrant women gathered to incorporate a society for the purpose of building and operating a Christian home for the aged, they named their new organization "The Lyngblomsten Society" in honor of the Lyng, the national flower of Norway;
WHEREAS since that time, Lyngblomsten has grown into an organization providing a variety of services for the elderly including a skilled nursing care center, senior housing, and an extensive array of support services in the community;
WHEREAS Lyngblomsten is widely recognized for developing innovative programs to help the elderly maintain their independence;
WHEREAS through its affiliation with more than three dozen congregations of various Christian faiths throughout the Twin Cities area, it has encouraged volunteers and donors to be actively involved in providing care for the elderly members of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM PAWLENTY, Governor of Minnesota, in recognition of the contributions of the founders of Lyngblomsten and its successors and supporters, do hereby proclaim, that February 17, 2006, shall be observed as LYNGBLOMSTEN DAY in the State of
The anniversary day will be marked with a special concert party on campus. Then on Sunday, February 19, at 2:00 PM, a special Centennial Celebration Worship Service will be held at the Chapel of the Incarnation at Luther Seminary,
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Established in 1906, Lyngblomsten is a nonprofit senior healthcare and housing organization with its main campus in
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September 29, 2005
New Program for Individuals with Early-Stage Memory Loss is Starting in West St. Paul
Saint Paul, Minn. -- Are you or someone you know experiencing early-stage memory loss? On Tuesday, October 25, 2005, there will be a community meeting at Wentworth Library (199 E. Wentworth Ave., West St. Paul) from 10:30 to 11:30 AM for all those interested in learning more about a program called “The Gathering.” The Gathering is an enjoyable weekly get-together for individuals who are experiencing early-stage memory loss to come together for fellowship and stimulating activities with trained volunteers while giving respite to caregivers who desire a break. Please come to learn how you can participate in the fun activities, bring a loved one for an enjoyable day, or become a volunteer to give caregivers a much-needed respite. There is no fee or registration required to attend this informational meeting. For more information, please contact Carolyn Klaver, RN (coordinator of The Gathering) at (952) 261-5235. The Gathering is coordinated by the Outreach Services at Lyngblomsten.
Established in 1906, Lyngblomsten is a senior healthcare and housing organization with its main campus in St. Paul near Como Park Zoo. Influenced by Christ, Lyngblomsten provides a ministry of compassionate care and innovative services to older adults in order to preserve and enhance their quality of life. Residential services include a skilled nursing care center with Alzheimer’s programs, short-term transitional care, senior housing with services, and Home Health Services. Outreach services include The Gathering, Care Team Ministry, Community Center, Parish Nurse Ministry, and Community Wellness and Education. Visit us online at www.lyngblomsten.org.
Contact:
Carolyn Klaver, RN
Coordinator of The Gathering
Lyngblomsten Services
1415 Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: (952) 261-5235
Email: cklaver@lyngblomsten.org
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July 12, 2005
WANTED: Relatives of the 11 women who founded Lyngblomsten
In the early 1900s, 11 Norwegian women filled with vision and drive, worked to build a Christian home where the elderly who had no one to care for them could come and live. Now, 99 years later, Lyngblomsten is preparing for its Centennial Celebration in 2006. We would like to find relatives of the 11 original women so they could be invited to our celebrations and see how the work of their ancestors continues today. We would also like to gather individual portraits and biographical information about these women. Listed below are the names of the women whose relatives we wish to find. If you have any information that could help us find them, please contact Elizabeth Ekholm at (651) 632-5320 or pmontgomery@lyngblomsten.org.
These are the 11 women who founded Lyngblomsten:
| Mrs. A. Andresen Mrs. C. Bentzen Mrs. Laura Bratager Mrs. J. Dahl |
Mrs. M. Falleen |
Mrs. Carl Peterson Mrs. O. C. Thorpe Mrs. C. Werdenhoff |
Back Row (left to right): Mrs. N. Oftedahl, Mrs. H. Hasberg, Mrs. C. Bentzen, Mrs. J. Dahl.
Middle Row: Mrs. C. Peterson, Mrs. O. C. Thorpe, Mrs. A. Q. Fergstad, Mrs. L. Bratager, Mrs. A. Andresen.
Front Row: Mrs. M. Falleen, Mrs. C. Werdenhoff
