Monday, June 20, 2016
Newsletter highlights car show in Shelton, dig at Humphreys House in Ansonia
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Shelton rehab facility featured in Leading Age CT Member Showcase
The Values Board is one of several staff development programs centered on the community’s Mission and Values. /Submitted photo
SHELTON - Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing and rehab facility on the Wesley Village Campus was recently featured in the “Being the Difference” Leading Age Member Showcase for the unique ways it is making a difference in the lives of older adults.
Seven senior care providers from across the state were featured in the showcase and invited to highlight their impact to attendees at the Leading Age Connecticut Expo.
The expo, held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville in May, included more than 500 attendees.
“Every day we are making a difference in the lives of our residents, patients, and families,” said Debra Samorajczyk, Administrator at Bishop Wicke, “but demonstrating our Mission and Values in action is what makes that difference.”
Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit senior living provider with a 140-year legacy of caring for older adults.
Samorajczyk highlighted several staff development programs which center on the organization’s Mission and core Values, such as the annual Values in Action program, Spirit Renewal Ceremonies, weekly Mission/Values in-services, Supervisor and Leadership Training, as well as mentoring programs, on-the-spot recognition and others.
The “Values Board,” an employee-recognition initiative that invites staff, residents, and family members to share immediate feedback after any positive experience, was displayed for attendees during the presentation.
“Making a difference begins with our caregivers. All of our staff who work directly or indirectly with our residents are part of the process to create the very best experience for our residents and families,” Samorajczyk states.
“We were proud to be part of the ‘Being the Difference’ Leading Age CT Member Showcase,” said Samorajczyk. “It is inspiring to see the ways senior care providers, like Bishop Wicke, are making a difference in the lives of older adults.”
LeadingAge is an association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to making America a better place to grow old. Their 6,000+ members and partners include not-for-profit organizations representing the entire field of aging services, 38 state partners, hundreds of businesses, consumer groups, foundations and research partners. The mission of LeadingAge is to expand the world of possibilities for aging.
For more information, visit www.leadingage.org.
Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center is an award-winning skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located on the Wesley Village senior living campus. Also part of the campus continuum of care is Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Independent Living Cottages and Assisted Living Apartments, and Lifestyle Transitions Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.
The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community and is located at 580 Long Hill Ave.
To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson, 203-225-5024.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
CT Gardens Day Sunday to feature Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby
Harkness Memorial State Park also part of event
The event is free of charge.
Connecticut Historic Gardens Day, now in its 13th year, is designed to increase the awareness of the state’s unique historic sites and gardens and offers visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of historic garden styles.
The gardens at the Osborne Homestead Museum and at Harkness Memorial State Park are two of 15 members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens.
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is participating in Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby, and at Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, from noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
The event is free of charge.
Connecticut Historic Gardens Day, now in its 13th year, is designed to increase the awareness of the state’s unique historic sites and gardens and offers visitors an opportunity to explore a variety of historic garden styles.
The gardens at the Osborne Homestead Museum and at Harkness Memorial State Park are two of 15 members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens.
The Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby
Guests are welcome to visit the lovely Colonial Revival gardens and learn about flower and tree legends.
After strolling through the gardens, tour the historic house museum, view the photo exhibition of Frances Osborne Kellogg’s favorite roses, and learn about her passion for gardening and land conservation.
Complimentary guided tours of the museum and its gardens take place every half hour beginning at noon.
After strolling through the gardens, tour the historic house museum, view the photo exhibition of Frances Osborne Kellogg’s favorite roses, and learn about her passion for gardening and land conservation.
Complimentary guided tours of the museum and its gardens take place every half hour beginning at noon.
The Osborne Homestead Museum is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon- 4 p.m.
It is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. off of Rte. 34 in Derby. For additional information call (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.
Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
Tours of the gardens designed by America’s first female landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand, and the history of the Harkness Estate, EOLIA, will be presented free of charge from noon-4 p.m. by Park Staff and Friends of Harkness volunteers.
Tours of the Harkness mansion will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a suggested donation.
Visitors may also want to stop at the Gift Shop and at the Carriage House – open from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic and after your tours enjoy the spectacular views of Long Island Sound from the Great Lawn.
Tours of the Harkness mansion will be available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a suggested donation.
Visitors may also want to stop at the Gift Shop and at the Carriage House – open from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic and after your tours enjoy the spectacular views of Long Island Sound from the Great Lawn.
The gates at Harkness Memorial State Park are open year round from 8 a.m.-sunset.
Mansion tours are available for a fee on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The park is located at 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford. For more information call 860-443-5725.
Mansion tours are available for a fee on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The park is located at 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford. For more information call 860-443-5725.
For more information, go to www.cthistoricgardens.org where you will find additional selected events offered at each of the 15 CT Historic Gardens and links to member pages.
This is a press release from DEEP.
This is a press release from DEEP.
Walk/run at Griffin Hospital in Derby raises more than $30K
DERBY - More than 300 participants raised more than $30,000 at the eighth annual Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care June 4.
“We are very grateful to all the walkers, runners, survivors and caregivers who made this year’s Walk/Run so successful,” said Christian Meagher, the Walk/Run director. “It was truly amazing to be part of this wonderful outpouring of charity and support, and Griffin is proud to part of a community that actively makes a difference in the lives of cancer patients.”
Proceeds from the fun, non-competitive event are earmarked for patient support programs at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and financial assistance for cancer patients for a variety needs, including housing, clothing and grocery bills, transportation, wigs, and salon services.
The Walk/Run was supported by the Ansonia and Derby Police departments, and its sponsors: The Ansonia Rod and Gun Club; Jefferson Radiology; Smilow Cancer Hospital; Elekta; EDGE Fitness; Centrix; Forest Construction Co., LLC; BIC; YoCrunch; Yale Therapeutic Radiology; HAN Network; and Star 99.9 FM.
After the Walk/Run Griffin Hospital staff marked National Cancer Survivors’ weekend with a “Garden Party” themed celebration, treating more than 150 cancer survivors and their caregivers to a picnic lunch, live music, raffles, and games.
Donations are still being accepted at griffinhospital.org/5k. For more information, call 203-732-7431 or e-mail 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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