Tag Archives: life enrichment
The Gardens at SOV-Niles May Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the The Gardens at Shepherd-Niles?
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Boardman Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the residents at Shepherd in Boardman?
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May Life Enrichment Calendar for Howland’s Assisted Living
Interested in activities and outings planned for the assisted living community at Shepherd-Howland?
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May Life Enrichment Calandar for The Greens at Howland
Interested in activities and outings planned for the skilled nursing and rehab community at Shepherd-Howland?
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May Social Calendar for the Independent Homes at Howland
Interested in activities and outings planned for the independent homes at Shepherd-Howland?
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Niles Assisted Living Life Enrichment Calendar for May
Interested in activities and outings planned for the assisted living community at Shepherd-Niles?
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The Hillcrest Apartments at Shepherd May Social Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the The Hillcrest Apartments at Shepherd?
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Poland Independent Living Homes Social Calendar for May
Interested in activities and outings planned for the carefree living condos at Shepherd-Poland?
Click here or on the image below to download a larger, printable PDF of the May calendar. (The photo on the calendar is our Sharrott Drive during the spring.)
Valley Legacy Awards Looking for Sponsors
In 2005, the Valley Legacy Awards program was created to honor those who have devoted a lifetime of working to improve the Mahoning Valley, and those who work with the senior population. The program is directed by the volunteer Valley Legacy Advisory Board under the sponsorship of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc.
We invite you to be a part of this uplifting event by becoming a sponsor of the Valley Legacy Awards and join the companies and individuals from across the Mahoning Valley who have sponsored the event through the years. A list of sponsors from previous Valley Legacy Awards can be seen here. Sponsorships are crucial to the success of this event that publicly recognizes and thanks those who have dedicated their lives to serving others.
To date, nearly 230 extraordinary people and organizations throughout Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been honored. (Click here for 2012 Nominee Biography Sheet) The Valley Legacy Award has been presented to 45 of those honorees. In 2010, the Cliff Johnson Valley Legacy Memorial Award for Timeless Service was created and is awarded posthumously by the Advisory Board to honor exceptional commitment to the Valley.
Nominations are solicited from the general public. Judging panels comprised of people dedicated to volunteerism and senior advocacy efforts from across the tri-county area carefully review all nominations and select award recipients. The annual awards luncheon draws more than 250 people representing businesses, organizations, friends, family, and numerous community leaders. As each nominee is introduced, a brief synopsis of his or her achievements is shared with the audience.
Download a copy of the Sponsor Form and help us to provide an appropriate recognition for these outstanding people.
The ninth annual Valley Legacy Awards luncheon, celebrating those who leave a lasting legacy of service and inspire others through their actions and deeds, is scheduled for noon, Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Avion on the Water.
April Social Calendar for The Villas at Shepherd-Howland
Interested in activities and outings planned for the carefree living Villas at Shepherd-Howland?
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Poland Assisted Living Life Enrichment Calendar for April
Interested in activities and outings planned for the assisted living community at Poland?
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April Social Calendar for the Villas at Shepherd-Poland
Interested in activities and outings planned for the carefree living Villas at Shepherd-Poland?
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Niles Assisted Living April Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the SOV-Niles assisted living community?
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The Gardens at Niles April Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the The Gardens at SOV-Niles?
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The Greens at Howland April Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the The Greens at SOV-Howland?
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Howland April Assisted Living Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the assisted living community at SOV-Howland?
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Boardman April Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for SOV-Boardman community?
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When did “senior” become a bad word?
I am in an assisted living interest group on LinkedIn, and we have a lively discussion going on whether we need to change the word “senior” in our promotion, etc. Rather than Senior or Retirement Communities, should they be called adult communities or active living communities, or ???
One of the people in the group asked when “senior” became a bad word…and that got me thinking.
I think that “senior” has started to have negative connotations as the Baby Boomers started acquiring that status. It is all about the perception of the word and, I think where you fall on the age spectrum changes that perception. Senior was a GREAT word when we in high school or college. ”Senior” was a beginning. We looked forward to getting older and all that brings – becoming an adult, going to college, getting your first apartment, starting a career/marriage/family. However, at the other end of the spectrum, the word serves to remind that all this is in the past, choices are becoming limited, and we are closing in on the twilight of our years.
Frankly, we Boomers (yes, we) are a bit like Peter Pan – We’ll never grow up! I admit that as one of those on the OTHER end of the spectrum, I am in no way emotionally ready to be called a senior. Emotionally, I am 32, thank you very much!!
From a marketing perspective, I think it is wise to listen to our communities to gauge the emotional temperature of the word “senior”.
So, tell me. What do YOU think about the word “senior” and what other word or words can we use instead?
Lynn
SOV-Poland Condominium Community Social Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the care free living condominium community at SOV-Poland?
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Poland Assisted Living Life Enrichment Calendar
Interested in activities and outings planned for the assisted living community at SOV-Poland?
Click here or on the image below to download a larger, printable PDF of the March calendar.
