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NEWS & NOTES ALL AROUND BRANDYWINE ISSUE 48 | SPRING 2022
BRANDYWINE LIVING SERENADE AT PRINCETON
“Find a group of people who CHALLENGE and INSPIRE you, spend a lot of TIME with them, and it will CHANGE your life.” – Amy Poehler Meet Team Serenade at Princeton, the newest addition to our growing family. Love,
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Fenwick Island Taking 1st place is Fenwick Island! The community transformed into “Camp Elderberry.” With an exciting and detailed schedule of themed events throughout the week for “campers,” Fenwick did not disappoint. Camp style menus, county fair with carnival games, volleyball tournament, pie eating contests, classic hot rods, golf cart tours, outdoor movie night, animals (of course there were horses), dancing and more. And time for fundraising! Managers took turns in the dunk tank to raise money for a local homeless shelter. The week away at camp was full and fun! Cheers to you!
WATCH THE TOP THREE WINNERS VIDEO HERE!
Best Awar CULINARY EXPERIENCE VOORHEES - CHOPPED Nominees
The Savoy - Toast to Our Residents! Huntington Terrace - No Time for A Siesta, We're Having a Fiesta! Potomac - Represent Your Country! Dresher Estates - Supper Club
TEAM SPIRIT
THE GABLES with WALL, TOMS RIVER & REFLECTIONS ARABIAN OLYMPICS!
Nominees:
Pennington -Fabulous Fifties: Pennington’s Sock Hop Brandall Estates - Car Wash & Karaoke Fundraiser Middlebrook Crossing - Team Member Olympic Games Haddonfield - Reflections Field Day
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
LONGWOOD - BOARDWALK BBQ Nominees
Toms River - A Wild Grandparents’ Day Celebration Wall - Grandparents’ Day College Orientation Seaside Pointe - Live Performance by the Brandywine Choir The Sycamore - Grandparents’ Day Celebration
WOW FACTOR
PRINCETON THE WILD WEST MEETS COUNTRY Nominees:
Colts Neck - “Carnival” Appreciation Day Senior Suites - Exhibit Premiere: Life Continues to be Beautiful! Fenwick Island - Camp Elderberry Governor’s Crossing - Elegant Family Dinner
Winners Are...
ISTED LIVING WEEK 2021 Haverford Estates An adventure around the world took place at Haverford Estates! Residents explored different destinations through fun-filled activities and culinary delights. From traveling to Italy, China, belly dancing in Egypt, and enjoying pastries in France, getting Henna tattoos in India to enjoying a Royal Mystery Tea hosted by Sherlock Holmes, residents had a week-long taste of other countries! But…there is no place like home. The week closed with a dance party on the lawn surrounded by antique cars provided by the Historical Car Club of Philadelphia. Congratulations!
Colts Neck Clowning, creativity and loads of colorful decor turned Colts Neck upside down with their carnival themed week! Lots of spirit and magical and memorable moments were made between residents, team members and families. From exotic animals, magic shows, dancing, live entertainment, Zumba, to an appreciation lunch for local first responders, Colts Neck pulled out all the stops! And…they even hit the town to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease! Way to go!
rd Winners CREATIVE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM UPPER PROVIDENCE - GOAT YOGA Nominees:
Howell - The Pinewood Derby Livingston - Water Gun & Water Balloon Canvas Painting Mahwah - Broadway Review starring YOU Haverford Estates - Royal Mystery Tea Party with Sherlock Holmes
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
VIDEO PROJECT WINNER
ALEXANDRIA - CRANIUM: 2ND ANNUAL FLOOR VS FLOOR TRIVIA
HADDONFIELD - BE NICE
Nominees:
Alexandria - Sea Cruise Princeton - All the Single Ladies Brandall - Thank You for Being a Friend Huntington Terrace - Calendar Girls
Litchfield - Grandparents’ Day: “Swing & Sway” The USO Way Moorestown Estates - Camp Motown Bonfire Mt. Ridge - Reflections “Tiny Bubbles” Performance Reflections (included The Gables) “Around the World” Art Project
Nominees:
WATCH HADDONFIELD BE NICE VIDEO HERE!
Spotlighting Our BrandyStars Kenneth Banks
CONCIERGE - BRANDYWINE LIVING AT ALEXANDRIA
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? Just being the first point of contact and setting the pace when someone comes into the building. Customer service is an art. You can’t do the same thing for everyone and expect the same result. You go at it every day, try every day, and possibly change a life every day. And I like how different it is every day. I mean who wants a boring work environment! CAN YOU SHARE AN EXAMPLE? One resident here has long ties to the Alexandria local community. She worked for the school board as a teacher and then in the HR department for almost 40 years. I’ll do little things for her. If there is an extra paper, I will bring it to her. She is always grateful and thanks me, but I say, “This is nothing. I owe you. ”After all the work she has done with different organizations in this community, I was giving back to her for what she’s accomplished. TELL ME ABOUT HOW YOU FOUND BRANDYWINE AND WHY THE CONCIERGE ROLE? I had worked in sales for an apartment complex and other communities and always liked the title position of concierge. We could see the building from our house and watched the community being developed. I applied and started with Brandywine shortly after Alexandria opened (about 4 years ago). I was there before the first resident moved in! WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A NEW TEAM MEMBER AT BRANDYWINE? What you learn here and from them (residents) you can take with you wherever you go.
Alexandria’s Concierge & BrandyStar, Kenneth Banks, at his surprise BrandyStar reveal
We have very unique clientele who come here. You can learn so much from them. They have traveled the world and have done things for their communities. They are very interesting. It’s the residents who make the community.
4th Quarter Brandystars ALEXANDRIA
LITCHFIELD
SEASIDE POINTE
Kenneth Banks - Concierge
Craig Benson - Chef
Joni Caperelli - Lifestyle Coordinator
BRANDALL ESTATES
LIVINGSTON
SENIOR SUITES
Barbara Sheridan - Housekeeper
Andrea Dazzell - Housekeeper
Derrick Averette - Dining Server
COLTS NECK
LONGWOOD
THE SAVOY
Grace Grimaldi - Escapades Expert
Dasianae Wright - Care Manager
Odette Webb - Chef
DRESHER ESTATES
MAHWAH
THE SYCAMORE
Christopher Cunningham - Environmental Services Assistant
Richard Santiago - Dining Room Supervisor
Rosa Santos Velasquez - Housekeeper
FENWICK ISLAND
MIDDLEBROOK CROSSING
TOMS RIVER
Carole Lorden - Concierge
Maria Flete - Housekeeper
William Markloff - Chauffeur
THE GABLES
MOORESTOWN ESTATES
UPPER PROVIDENCE Joanne Scudder - Care Manager
Laura Gale - Dining Server
Jacqueline Biello - Wellness Nurse
GOVERNOR’S CROSSING
MOUNTAIN RIDGE
VOORHEES
Joseph Rawlins - Housekeeper
Alicia Crawford - Care Manager
Nancie Sanderson - Lifestyle Coordinator
HADDONFIELD
PENNINGTON
WALL
Sherry Marion - Wellness Nurse
Iwona Melchoir - Wellness Nurse
Adam Jones - Chef
HAVERFORD ESTATES
POTOMAC
Christopher Scott - Dining Assistant
Elena Perdomo - Concierge
HOWELL
PRINCETON
Lisa Giglio - Dining Room Supervisor
Margaret Duvak - Wellness Nurse
HUNTINGTON TERRACE
REFLECTIONS
Fidel Lainez - Environmental Services Assistant
Raissa Bembeeva - Care Manager
Celebrating Milestones JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH!
5 Year Milestone BRANDALL ESTATES Louise Celestino Concierge
LIVINGSTON Bianca Tricoli Director of Community Relations
TOMS RIVER Richille Lipman Waitstaff
COLTS NECK Annerose Fonrose Care Manager
LONGWOOD Ameen Muhammad Care Manager
Erin Vasilakis Reflections Coordinator
FENWICK ISLAND Jessica Bartolomeo Care Manager
MAHWAH Rosita Grullon Care Manager
Ambria Middleton Care Manager
MIDDLEBROOK CROSSING Pamela Klinger Concierge
GOVERNOR’S CROSSING Berardino Di Rienzo Business Office Manager HADDONFIELD Sandy DiBella Care Manager HOWELL Melissa Branco Wellness Nurse Judith Gallo Concierge Francisco Reyes Dining Assistant
VOORHEES Velma A Powell Care Manager
BRANDALL ESTATES Sheeba William Care Manager
MOUNTAIN RIDGE Morgan Hydo Wellness Nurse PRINCETON Opanin Acquah Care Manager
HUNTINGTON TERRACE
SEASIDE POINTE Gayle Dupras Housekeeping Supervisor SENIOR SUITES Marshall Lawrence Chef
Erin Vasilakis, Reflections Coordinator (Right) at Toms River
10 Year Milestone GOVERNOR’S CROSSING Odelia Donkor Care Manager
SEASIDE POINTE Stephen Booth Environmental Director
THE SYCAMORE Regina Gibbs Care Manager
HADDONFIELD Marian Wisnyi Wellness Director
Nicole Gentry Care Manager
WALL Deanna Nesci Wellness Nurse
MOUNTAIN RIDGE Alicia Crawford Care Manager
Celebrating Their 20 Year Milestone!
Chaundra White Care Manager
15 Year Milestone DRESHER ESTATES Jenna Hislop Laundry Assistant
PRINCETON Stephanie Gaber Escapades Producer
THE SAVOY Xenia Balkaran Executive Director
HADDONFIELD Anna Monroig Care Manager
Elaine Malapitan Dining Server
WALL Crystal Jefferson Dining Server
HUNTINGTON TERRACE Teedy Plaisimond Care Manager
Mary Christopher-Reid Care Manager Griselda Lescius Care Manager
MOUNTAIN RIDGE Kerri Havrilla Escapades Producer
VOORHEES Kensington Johnson Executive Director Kensington was recently promoted from Community Operations Manager to Executive Director in May! A double congratulations!
MIDDLEBROOK CROSSING Claire Adoptante Butler MOORESTOWN ESTATES Christopher Gillies Executive Director
Princeton Escapades Producer, Stephanie Gaber, middle, at a community event
*BRANDYWINE HONORS SENIORITY Next Tribute April, May & June
Letters From Dear Ms Kressler,
My name is Cynthia and I am a resident of Brandywine Little Neck for 10 years. I would like to let you know what a wonderful job Donna is doing as an Escapades Producer. She is kind, compassionate, and provides us with activities that enrich our minds and bodies. We have fun with musical programs and films in the movie theater. Again thanks for a beautiful Brandywine department of fun, festivity, fitness and joy! Warmly, Cynthia
Dear Rachel,
The Savoy’s Escpades Producer, Donna Lapidus, (left) and Cynthia (right)
There are no words that can describe the depth of my appreciation for the friendship you developed with my mom. From the moment she arrived at Dresher, you took her under your wing and made it a priority to help her adjust to her new life and become a part of the Reflections family. I attribute her ability to thrive at Dresher to all of your efforts to get and keep her involved in the activities you offered. She loved you and both she and we considered you part of our family. Your enthusiasm and dedication to creating full lives for the residents of Reflections are irreplaceable and something I will be forever grateful for. Thank you for making a huge difference in my mom’s life and that of our family’s as well. With deep gratitude, Lara
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Dresher Estates team. (Rachel Kaufman pictured 2nd on left)
Dresher resident Doris in front of her My Life My Story board
WATCH THE MY LIFE MY SCHEDULE VIDEO HERE!
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It is that easy!
Howell- Judy Gallo (Concierge)
Who’s feeling lucky? I am.
The Gables-Marilyn Goldstein (Executive Director) and raffle winner, Tammy Jones (Wellness Nurse)
Logged in and connected.
We’re ready! Huntington Terrace
I’m going to be the
first one to grab that shift!
The Savoy
What’s going on Aro
LITCHFIELD
MIDDLEBROOK CROSSING
LIVINGSTON
COLTS NECK
Nicole Allen, Care Manager, welcomed Journi Rayne on December 10, 2021.
Carol Zotos, Wellness Nurse, became a first-time grandmother on March 25, 2022 to Eliana Evangelia.
Tahshona Reid, INVEST Coordinator, has a new granddaughter! Her name is Sky and was born on April 1, 2022. An April Fools’ Baby!
Mislande Dorcil, Care Manager, welcomed her son, Kayden Dorcil, into the world on February 22, 2022.
UPPER PROVIDENCE
VOORHEES
MOUNTAIN RIDGE
HADDONFIELD
Allison Dominick, Escapades Expert, welcomed her son, Jase Atlas Tullio on April 9, 2022.
Ashley Cruz, Escapades Producer, welcomed her son, Rio Cruz, on April 6, 2022. Ashley’s daughter holds her new baby brother!
Nicole May, Wellness Director, welcomed her son, Finn Michael Puccia into the world on March 11, 2022.
“Guess who’s having a girl?” Jackie Pelliccione, Executive Director of Haddonfield. Congratulations!
In Memory of Larry Our beloved team member, Larry Doane, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home after a battle with cancer. Larry had been a member of the Brandywine family for over 10 years. During his time with us, he was never seen without a smile. Larry was always up for a conversation, whether it was about politics, current events, football games or his boat in Delaware.
ound the Kingdom?
COLTS NECK
PENNINGTON
Congratulations to Jared Ross, Environmental Services Assistant, and Sydney B. on their engagement on April 3, 2022!
Opal Harris, Chef, was married on March 25, 2022!
Congratulations, BRANDYWINE!
On April 20, 2022, Susan LoPresti, Corporate Director of Hospitality, and Sean Keating, Corporate Director of Culinary Innovations, accepted the Excellence in Operations - Special Experience award for Captains’ Table at the annual SDA (Senior Dining Association) conference in Orlando, Florida. CORPORATE
SEASIDE POINTE
Steve Heaney welcomed his second granddaughter, Artemis Rae Miller, into the world on May 10, 2022.
Louise Enright has been a Concierge with Brandywine for 23 years and retired on April 1, 2022. Congratulations Louise and thank you for so many years of service to Brandywine!
HADDONFIELD
SERENADE AT PRINCETON
Congratulations to Brittney Alfred, for being promated from Chef to Sous Chef. She is a graduate of the prestigious Johnson and Wales Culinary Institute. She has also been trained in “scratch cooking” as you will often see Brittney making homemade dressings, sauces and of course soups!
Congratulations to Suzie Paul, Assistant Wellness Director of Serenade at Princeton, for graduating on April 28, 2022 from Grand Canyon University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing!
Captain’s Table is Brandywine’s signature dining program developed to create another layer of welcoming and hospitality for new residents. The award winning program is a five-course, fine dining experience set in a private dining room and staged formally to resemble a Captain’s table on a luxury cruise ship! Five new residents are invited each month by the Executive Director, who takes the role of Captain. All aboard!
Governor’s Crossing with Captain Amy Willner ( Executive Director)
A Taste of Captain’s Table!
Captain’s Table Chefs and Guest At Alexandria!
READ THE U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT HERE!
“We are proud that our communities have been named Best Senior Living in Assisted Living and Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report. Our amazing team members, beautiful communities, and dedication to maintaining an active and full lifestyle are valued by our residents and their families. It is an honor to receive this national recognition.”— Brenda J. Bacon, President & CEO
Our Mission Brandywine Living will provide our residents with the highest quality care in the most appropriate setting based on an individual’s needs while respecting their individuality, independence and dignity.
Our Core Values • We believe that every resident has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and has the right of self-determination. • We believe in delivering the best quality service possible to those who have put their trust in us. • We believe that honesty, integrity, caring and thoughtfulness are as important as the health care we provide. • We believe that our residents are active, joyful and fascinating individuals who will continue to learn and grow each day and will contribute to our learning and growing as well. • We believe that great care is a team effort where ideas, collaboration, and mutual respect for each team member’s efforts and contributions are essential to the result.
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