Wesley Village in Shelton celebrates birthdays of 2 centenarians

Larry Meehan

Norma-Jean Moore

SHELTON - Wesley Village Senior Living Campus recently celebrated birthday milestones for two centenarians, Larry Meehan and Norma-Jean Moore, both residents of Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community. 

Family members, friends, and Crosby team members gathered throughout February to send happy birthday wishes to these special individuals.

 

Meehan, who served as a firefighter for several years in Bridgeport, was surprised with a parade of local fire trucks, lights flashing and sirens blaring, driving by the community’s front entrance for the occasion. 

With the help of Lisa Bisson, Director of Community Outreach for the campus, Meehan also received a birthday visit from several members of the Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters Association, who presented him with a special plaque in honor of his service to the community and his 100^th birthday milestone.

 

Moore is well known as Crosby Commons’ “artist-in-residence." 

Many of her paintings are displayed outside her apartment and several were showcased in the community’s weekly activities calendar in honor of her birthday. 

She enjoyed visits with family and friends, flowers, balloons in all her favorite colors, and a birthday cake detailed with songbirds. A lover of sparkles and all things jeweled, Moore was also presented with a rhinestone tiara adorned with the number 100, which she wore throughout the day.

 

“One hundredth birthday milestones are some of the most special moments we share together as a community here at Crosby Commons,” said Activities Director, Lauren Donovan. “The opportunity to celebrate everything a resident has accomplished, and the uniqueness of their life is just as meaningful for the residents and their families as it is for our team.”

 

About Wesley Village: Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203.225.5024. 

To become part of the Wesley Village team, visit our website at: https://www.umh.org/career-opportunities-at-umh.

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

 

Couple at Wesley Village in Shelton marks 70th wedding anniversary

Wesley Village residents Ken and Doris Steeves have lived at the campus for more than four years. They are pictured in their apartment at Crosby Commons a few years ago./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Longtime Wesley Village residents Ken and Doris Steeves celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary July 14.  

They have lived on the Shelton senior living campus since 2017. 

The couple commemorated the occasion with several special touches arranged by Wesley Village team members.

At Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, Front Desk Manager Cathy Brelsford met Steeves as he was leaving the dining room after breakfast, all smiles and ready to visit Doris at Bishop Wicke Health Center, where she resides.

Brelsford and Steeves, who resides at Crosby Commons, posed with Maintenance Manager Jim Tomchik showing off the flowers and cake prepared for the anniversary visit. 

“It’s a big milestone," Steeves admitted with a smile. “Seventy years. Not a lot of people make it that long in a marriage. We’re grateful for each other and for the support of this campus.”

Wesley Village senior living campus at 580 Long Hill Ave. is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing and short-term rehab. 

To learn more about Crosby Commons, Wesley Heights, Lifestyle Transitions, or Bishop Wicke Health Center, visit our website or contact us at 203-225-5024.    

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.

Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton celebrates skilled nursing staff

Bishop Wicke Health Center team members gather for a photo in celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - The atmosphere was celebratory at Bishop Wicke Health Center as team members and residents came together in honor of National Skilled Nursing Care Week  May 10-14. 

The weeklong event, established by the American Health Care Association in 1967, recognizes the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for our elders. 

NSNCW 2021 focuses on the collective effort and the amazing strength and dedication of those who continue to work tirelessly every day to care for and protect elders in long-term care.

In an outdoor spirit renewal event, Bishop Wicke Administrator Debra Samorajczyk addressed a group of staff and residents. 

“We are so happy that we are able to gather for celebrations this year,” Samorajczyk said. “Last year was much different, but we are making this year extra special. We chose the theme “Together We Grow” because as a team, we have grown tremendously this past year. All our staff, residents, and families have been working together to keep everyone healthy, safe, and connected with each other. We’ve been through a lot and we know we can overcome anything as a team.”

Chaplain Cathy Nickse, Director of Spiritual Life for the Wesley Village campus, offered words of encouragement and reminded staff and residents to remember their value and purpose and what it means to truly “soar” in life. “You were born to soar,” Nickse said. “Soaring is when we feel free to be exactly who we are; singing and playing, loving and laughing, living a life of gratitude and grace and knowing that God wants us to fly free.”

Celebrations also included live entertainment and special treats prepared by the Bishop Wicke Dining Services team, as well as kite flying and the release of several butterflies, which were nurtured by staff and residents at the community for the past two weeks. 

Team members and residents opened the butterfly habitats together and released the butterflies to soar.

“We felt that the butterfly was a fitting example of the experience we have had this past year,” Samorajcyk said. “There have been incredible challenges, but little by little, we are coming out of this stronger, more beautiful, and with greater freedom to celebrate life as we care for our residents and each other.”

Wesley Village senior living campus is located at 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton and is part of United Methodist Homes, a local not-for-profit organization. 

The Wesley Village campus offers independent and assisted living, enhanced assisted living, early memory support, skilled nursing, and short-term rehab. 

To learn more, visit our website or call 203-225-5024. 

This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.