CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution
Fair housing education, helping employees find balance and residents find purpose in their lives is more than Susan Sinderson’s profession, it’s her passion. Sinderson, executive vice president of CHHSM-member Embrace Living Communities based in Oak Brook, Ill., was one of just 50 people over 50 recognized by AARP Illinois and Crain’s Communications for creating opportunities…
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Glenwood Community, a retirement community in Marietta, has been recognized for its efforts in providing the highest level of service to its residents by Holleran, a firm that specializes in conducting resident engagement and satisfaction surveys. In the first year for the survey, Glenwood achieved the Highest Honors distinction, an annual award that recognizes Holleran…
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Kay Strank, who has a smartphone, laptop and tablet, knows firsthand how Skype can be used to keep in touch with family members. Now, the 76-year-old is part of an intergenerational program at Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, Ohio, that uses Skype, a video conferencing app, to connect residents with students more than 20 miles…
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Moving to a retirement community shouldn’t mean you disappear from public life. Some residents at Phoebe Berks — part of the United Church of Christ’s Phoebe Ministries — are unretiring, and they’re more active and visible than ever. For many people, retirement is about taking a deep breath and a big step back. It’s a…
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As a journalist in the newspaper business for 40 years, Frank Lordan’s motto has always been, “The most important thing is your honesty, integrity, and ability to keep a secret.” Some secrets are still important to keep today, although he has been retired from The Philadelphia Inquirer since 1988. Other secrets it was his job…
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United Church Homes will co-sponsor a one-hour television special Dec. 8 to raise awareness and to support individuals and families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. I Want to Go Home; A Journey Through Alzheimer’s, hosted by WCMH-TV (NBC4) anchor Colleen Marshall, began in 2008 when her mother was battling the disease. Colleen’s mother died…
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by Beth Rodenhouse I just walked outside into our central courtyard at Pilgrim Manor, a retirement community in Grand Rapids, Mich., and joined community members soaking up the warm rays of the fall sun. I cannot believe the leaves are already falling, smelling of spicy earthiness, with deep hints of life. It is strange that…
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Carolina SeniorCare, in Lexington, N.C. — part of United Church Homes and Services — will be honoring Love of Neighbor in November as a part of their ministry and in partnership with the United Church of Christ’s vision of a just world for all. The United Church of Christ’s vision of a just world for…
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Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) has sent a check for $106,652.93 to United Church of Christ’s Disaster Ministries in response to this year’s devastating hurricane activity. As previously announced, RHF’s Board of Directors agreed to partner with the United Church of Christ’s Emergency USA Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief, a special fund designated to specifically help…
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Robby Lee, a longtime supporter of United Church Homes, died Oct. 13 surrounded by family at Mount Carmel-St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Robby, 70, was a volunteer at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, more than 30 years, a donor since 1999 and had been a board member since 2013. His personal mantra when…
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