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PEOPLE, INC. Ex-Rep. Reynolds Lobbies for Cause Close to his Heart: Funding for Developmentally Disabled Former U.S. Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds donned a new hat as a public speaker Tuesday, one that says “Parent.” Reynolds served as the unofficial emcee and head cheerleader for a raucous rally inside the Buffalo Museum of Science, demanding a living wage for the 110,000 workers across the state who provide direct services for the developme ntally disabled. 11/30/2016 ST. JOHNLAND NURSING CENTER Kings Park Students Perform at St. Johnland The residents at St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park were treated to a special concert by the orchestras from three different area schools. 12/28/2016 St. Johnland Nursing Center SELFHELP COMMUNITY SERVICES Art Therapy at St. Johnland St. Johnland resident Mary Howard has had one of her watercolor paintings chosen for the 2017 Patient Art Calendar published and distributed by the Greater New York Hospital Association. 12/9/2016 ST. ANN’S COMMUNITY Dr. Diane Kane, Chief Medical Officer for St. Ann’s Community, Named Health Care Achievement Award Winner Dr. Diane Kane The IDNYC pop-up comes to Selfhelp in Flushing Assemblywoman Nily Rozic announced the opening of the IDNYC enrollment pop-up site at Selfhelp in Flushing. 3/1/2017 FRIENDLY Friendly Senior Living Announces New Hires Friendly Diane Kane, MD, chief medical officer of St. Ann’s Community, will receive the 2017 Health Care Achievement Award for Senior Care from the Rochester Business Journal in March. 2/22/2017 Chad Estabrooks THE COMMUNITY AT BROOKMEADE Vanessa Falzarano Senior Living, a continuum of caring communities, is pleased to announce two additions to our team. Chad Estabrooks, of Webster, has joined the leadership team of Cloverwood Senior Living as the life enrichment director; and Vanessa Falzarano, of Greece, has joined the leadership team of the Friendly Home in the newly created position of director of quality. 10/25/2016 SENIOR LIVING Build It At Brookmeade!™: Building and sharing The Brookmeade Community started a free community program, Build It At Brookmeade!™, that provides exciting activities for children and families. 3/13/2017 (See Noteworthy on page 51) leadingageny.org 50