Weekend, August 24-25 ,2024 – COLER IS IMPROVING LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF

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MAKING COLER

A

BETTER WORKPLACE

&

SUPPORTING THE

COLER AUXILIARY

WEEKEND, AUG. 24-25, 2024

ISSUE # 1292

JUDITH BERDY

Since 1952, COLER Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has faithfully catered to the needs of our city’s residents. While no longer an acute care hospital, COLER now excels in providing specialized services in rehabilitation, long-term care, and comprehensive memory care units.

COLER’s physical structure didn’t receive substantial attention until Hurricane Sandy in 2011 severely damaged its infrastructure. In the subsequent years, a significant transformation occurred with the relocation of all services, including electrical and phone systems, from the basement to the 2nd and higher floors.

In recent years, Executive Director Stephen Cattullo has led the way in rejuvenating the physical environment. His successful collaborations with staff and resident groups have brought about vast improvements, enhancing the living conditions for both residents and staff.

The staff dining hall, with its fresh makeover, opened its doors this very week. The aim was to create an environment that feels warm and inviting, enhancing the pleasure of your meal breaks. This reenergized space is ready to be your go-to place for unwinding and refueling during meal times.

Jovemay Santos, Therese Mumfakh and Judith Berdy joined in the opening celebration.

YARD SALE CONTINUES ON MAIN STREET.

After a successful sale at COLER, THE Auxiliary members brought housewares, jewelry and other goodies to the 
Saturday Flea Market.

Katy, Judy, Marie Marie and Moriko at the Saturday Flea Market

Mary Coleman, the Island’s most generous volunteer was offering her advise on merchandising. Thanks Mary!

Never too early to start holiday shopping!

Maria and friend loved the framed bathtub picture!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING AT COLER, JOINING THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY OR THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS CONTACT:
VERNA FITZPATRICK (COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD)  VERNA10044@YAHOO.COM
JUDITH BERDY (AUXILIARY) JBIRD134@AOL.COM
JOVEMAY SANTOS (VOLUNTEERING) JOVEMAY.SANTOS@NYCHHC.ORG

CREDITS

NYC Health+Hospitals
JUDITH BERDY

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