Although Misericordia’s Dental Clinic is staffed by highly skilled and compassionate professionals, it has been challenging to keep up with cleanings and treatments for the current residents attending the dental clinic. From a compliance standpoint, we meet the requirement of annual cleanings; however, the recommended standard of care is every six months. At this time, the clinic is not able to provide cleanings twice per year and cannot accept new residents.
Some parents have asked about dental providers outside of Misericordia with whom families have had positive experiences. If you work with a dentist you trust who serves your family member well, we would greatly appreciate your sharing that information. We will compile the contacts and share them with the MFA.
Please include the following details:
The April MFA General Membership Meeting is an in-person event for families to engage with our Misericordia community. By attending, you'll learn about new initiatives, supportive resources, and feel that great sense of belonging!
We will be taking attendance of MFA members. Please remember to sign in at your Site table when you arrive.
We are providing two options to make attendance easier:
Mass in the Chapel at 9:30 am.
A rideshare program for those in need of transportation. WOULD YOU LIKE A RIDE? Contact David Brennan at
WHEN? Sunday, April 12th
WHERE? Misericordia’s Jean Marie Ryan Center
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
9:30 Mass in the Chapel - Click HERE to RSVP for Mass attendance.
10:00 Check in/Attendance
Benefit Collections/Purchases - Benefit Book/Sponsorship Deadline, Gift Card Collection, Raffles, Giving Tree, Coffee and Bakery Sales.
11:00 MFA General Meeting
Election of new MFA Board Members, Click HERE for the Slate of Candidates, Benefit updates, News from Senior Staff, Father Jack’s remarks.
THERE’S MORE!!
12:00 Social time: beer, wine, soft drinks, and award-winning SUPERDAWG'S hot dogs and fries.
The MFA Board called for nominations for MFA Board member positions, which are ending July 31, 2026. The nominations were received and considered by the Nominations Committee, which met on March 11, 2026. The Nominations Committee endorsed the following slate of candidates for the open Board positions. This slate will be voted on by the entire membership at the April 12th General Meeting.
Slate of Candidates for MFA Board Positions - Term of service: 8/1/26 - 7/31/28
Note: Lisa and Barry Cruse were elected last year as Chairs-Elect and will become MFA Chairs on 8/1/26.
Support Misericordia at the register throughout the month of March at all 188 Jewel-Osco locations! Help keep #MisericordiaStrong! Don't forget the register says: "Would you like to donate to Support People with Disabilities? All proceeds go to the Misericordia."
Misericordia has partnered with Camp Courageous to offer a camp experience exclusively for our residents from July 26–31, 2026. Camp Courageous is located about 3.5 hours away in Monticello, Iowa. Misericordia will be arranging transportation for our campers.
Misericordia needs to gauge the level of interest, so if you think you might be interested and would like to learn more about Camp Courageous, click here to sign up for an Information Session by March 13th.
ATTENTION ALL MFA FAMILIES! (March 6th Deadline)
The MFA Board is beginning the process of creating a slate of candidates to serve on the board with terms running from 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2028. This slate will be presented to the membership for a vote at the upcoming MFA General Meeting scheduled for April 12, 2026.
Current Board Status and Opportunities for New Members
We currently have an engaging board which has been serving you well, and most of the board members whose terms will be expiring on 07/31/2026 have expressed interest in continuing their roles. This continuity is excellent for maintaining a smoothly running organization. However, we want to emphasize that the board is open to all and not a closed club.
Campus Connections is a monthly publication for Misericordia Staff. BUT, it’s chock full of features of interest to our families: meet the staff, see our new residents, and be amazed at the great things happening behind the scenes at Mis!
Click here to read the January issure of Campus Connections.
To view previous Campus Connections click on Misericordia Info in the menu bar at the top of the page, and then click on Campus Connections.
Join us this spring for "Aging With Grace", a 3-part virtual workshop series. Professionals from Misericordia Home will share information on how to support your aging disabled loved one across multiple areas, including: physical health, communication, diet, emotional wellness, behavioral changes, and opportunities for meaningful engagement.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12 – 1 pm
Click HERE to register for Part One: Physiological Changes
Submit questions to
by Julie Carpenter (with excerpts from Linda Buchalo’s November 2023 story)
If you’ve spent time at Misericordia, you’ve likely felt the influence of Madge and the late Bob Erlenbaugh — two extraordinary volunteers whose music, kindness, and unwavering dedication have shaped our community for more than four decades. Their lives together truly embody the spirit of the 66th Annual MFA Benefit theme - A Legacy of Love, and we are honored to celebrate Madge and remember Bob with this year’s Legacy of Love Award.
Click the link at the end of this article to view a slide show of Bob/Madge and the Heartzingers!
For new Misericordia families, or those learning about Bob and Madge for the first time, the couple began volunteering in 1983 through Candy Days for the pure love of Misericordia’s mission. Their relationship with Misericordia deepened further in the late 1980s, when their daughters Jamie and Marijo were working at a recreation camp that served Misericordia residents. Bob was teaching guitar and leading a church choir at the time and brought the group to perform at Family Fest – the first of many musical gifts he would share with our Misericordia community.
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