Point of Contact | Fall 2024

POINT OF

FALL2024

VA N TAG E P O I N T R E T I R E M E N T L I VI N G E M P LOYE E N E WS L E T T E R

A LET TER FROM RITA Hello Fall!

As the vibrant colors of fall paint our surroundings, it’s a time of reflection, gratitude, and preparation for the cozy months ahead. The crisp autumn air invites us to come together, celebrate our shared achievements, and look forward to the season’s new opportunities.

I want to take this moment to acknowledge the exceptional dedication and hard work of our team members. Your compassion and resilience are the true essence of our communities, ensuring that our residents feel supported and cared for every single day. It has been wonderful to see everyone embracing seasonal activities, creating moments of joy and connection that mean so much to our residents.

This fall, we remain committed to providing the highest quality care and service, as we continue to adapt and evolve to meet the needs of those we serve. I am excited about the new initiatives and programs that are on the horizon, and I am confident that together, we will keep making a meaningful impact.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and the passion you bring to your roles. I am proud to work alongside each of you, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in the coming months.

Wishing you a wonderful and fulfilling fall season!

Yours Truly,

Rita Stevens Vice President Vantage Point Retirement Living

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 A Letter From Rita 03 The VPRL Family Grows: Introducing Fieldstone at Chester Springs

04 Milestone Anniversaries Five Year Spotlight: Suzette Chambers

05 Your On Point Team Members 06 Vantage Views: Summer Snapshots 08 HR Corner: Open Enrollment Season We Want to Hear From You!

INTR O DU CI N G . . .

FIELDSTO NE AT CHE STE R S PRIN G S

Fieldstone at Chester Springs

After months and months of preparation, stacks of paperwork, state inspections, hundreds of pictures hung, and finishing touches placed, Fieldstone at Chester Springs has officially opened its doors.

This brand-new addition to the Vantage Point family features personal care & memory care, as well as a new level of care called ‘platinum personal care,’ which blends independent living and personal care services and allows our residents to age in place more than ever before.

Residents were eager to move in and call Fieldstone home, with thirty residents moving in within the first month after getting the green light from the state to open.

“Opening Fieldstone at Chester Springs is incredibly exciting for our team and the families we serve. We are thrilled to provide a place where residents can live their best

Fox & Hound dining room at Fieldstone

lives, surrounded by caring staff and supportive peers.”” said ED Karen Garland.

A very special ‘Thank You!’ is due to the entire Fieldstone team, whose hard work and dedication made this launch possible.

The facilities team ensured that every detail of the building was resident-ready and the culinary team has been hard at work crafting a delicious menu that caters to our residents’ diverse tastes. The nursing, resident support, and activities teams have worked tirelessly to create a lively and compassionate environment to welcome residents home to. HR & the entire front officeteam has been hard at work recruiting top-notch staff to serve our residents.

“Our residents and families were eager to get in the doors, and we couldn’t have moved them all in without the help of Kate Sammler & Matt Pavlick supporting us from the corporate team, jumping in anywhere there was a need while we continue to build our team here,” continued Garland.

Please join us in congratulating and thanking the Fieldstone for their commitment and teamwork!

DO YO U LOVE WHAT YO U D O?

R E F E R A F R I E N D!

Did you know there’s an Employee Referral Program at our communities?

You – our incredible team – are truly at the center of the work we do to support our residents, and we love adding more compassionate, hardworking, and amazing people to our team.

Refer a friend to work at any of the VP Advantage communities, in any job role, and you can get a $200 bonus once they’ve worked with us for 90 days!

Just have your friend mention your name on their application so we know you sent them.

The main lobby at Fieldstone

Talk with your HR team to learn more or with any questions about this program.

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M I LESTO NE ANNIVERSARIES ONE YEAR

THREE YEARS

JULY Deborah Croce-Greenberg Concierge Charles Faverey Concierge Kayla Henderson Activities Director Michaelene Hester Director of Recreation & Events Jill Jefferson Concierge Reshell Truitt Director of Recreation & Events Amanda Willis Housekeeping Supervisor Cole Yost Kitchen Utility

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AUGUST Mle Amoah-Mensah Angela Apondi Abrianna Charriez Jayne Chess Robin Ciamaricone Caleb Fountain Emma Funk Nathan Idonije Kaden Knapp Taylor Luck Geraldine Nester Renee Omwenga Isaiah Stokes Paris Warfield

Server Server Resident Assistant Receptionist Receptionist Concierge Server Kitchen Utility Server Med Tech Server Server Kitchen Utility Server

SEPTEMBER Shayla Amey Theresa Boston Kaylyn Clews Dakota Corniel Colleen Draper Deborah Fehring Jackson Filicicchia Caden Gresh Arias Hinmon Mary Hunt Jocelynn Johnson Laura Knutsen Vicki Kriczky Emma Minzer Amanda Parker Adam Reese Cara Schmidt Bryan Seagrave Tanesia Short Jasmine Smith Sheila Toohey

Resident Assistant Sous Chef Server Bartender Server Dining Room Manager Kitchen Utility Concierge Nursing Supervisor, LPN Cook Server Receptionist Community Relations Director Server Resident Assistant Activities Assistant Server Facilities Supervisor CNA Server Receptionist

JULY Nicole Lebon

Med Tech

AUGUST Linda Adshead Concierge Deja Anderson-Parker Receptionist Stella Crennan Receptionist Diana Dede Med Tech Donna Feaster Cook Eveline Folks Med Tech Shyheim Gatewood Concierge Claudia Kelliehan Concierge Gale Kenny Receptionist Jailyn Nichols Server Samuel Ouko Nursing Supervisor Jeanine Owusu-Beaman Concierge Matthew Paglione Cook Saffie Sidibay Med Tech Vivienne Slew Med Tech Philomina Tekpetey Resident Assistant SEPTEMBER Amanda Hall Rugiatu Barrie Kristi Brenner David Brown Aminata Drame Amelia Huston Ann McKissic Margaret Oppong Brittany Stevenson

Server Med Tech Server Director, Culinary Services Med Tech Server Resident Assistant Med Tech Receptionist

FIVE YEAR SPOTLIGHT Suzette Chambers, Director of Community Relations celebrated 5 years at The Lodge at Truitt Homestead in September.

Suzette says: "Working at Truitt is such a joy on a daily basis!

Watching the connection and happiness that residents have when they move-in is hard to top. When I walk past an activity and I see a resident who was once isolated or lonely participating with a big smile on their face makes my heart sing. Working with this incredible staff and cohesive group of directors is like no other workplace I've ever known. When I'm retired and reflecting on my life, I will think of my work with The Lodge at Truitt Homestead as the most fulfilling professional venture I ever had."

Congratulations, Suzette!

Our Team is...

E MPLOY E E O F THE M O NTH LEWES LODGE

J U LY

AU G U S T

S EP T EM B ER

James Whaley

Katrina Kellas

Lewis Evans

Cook

Med Tech

Security

E MPLOY E E O F THE QUA R TE R ARC ADIA

E MPLOY E E O F THE QUA R TE R ME ADOWCRES T

What’s your favorite thing about Arcadia?

The residents! I love each and every one like they’re my own family!

What are you most passionate about outside of work?

My family

Jeanine Leber McDonald Resident Assistant

What ‘fun fact’ about you would surprise people?

I used to figure skate! I would perform shows at our local ice rink.

Eveline Folks Med Tech

What is your hidden talent or something you bring to the Meadowcrest team?

Our residents & team members say Eveline is great at pulling people together.

E M PLOY E E O F THE QUA R TE R TRUIT T LODGE What ‘fun fact’ about you would surprise people?

I collect Willow Tree Angels and have about 30. I got my first one from a patient while I was working as a nurse.

Our residents say...

Andrea Teodozow Server & Bartender

Andrea always has a smile on her face! She always knows just what we’ll love!

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VANTAGEVIEWS And the quarterly Turkey Leg Trophy goes to....Team Meadowcrest for their exceptional skill, service & dedication to the culinary program.

Front Row L-R: Faith Manneh, Maddie Moyer, Renee Omwenga, Stacey Eley, Danielle Lindell-Kelly, Cathy Feliciano, Paris Warfield, Colleen Draper, Breyanah Knapp, Cyrus Meier, Dave Brown, Rihanna Smith Back Row L-R: Bill DeVore, Daequan McLean, Jeremiah Erb, Michelle Mwaura, Harry Kinyanjui, Kai Evens, Helvy Kiarie

The facilities & housekeeping team was celebrated at Arcadia for National Housekeepers’ Week in September.

L-R: Bryan Seagrave, Jessica Moser, Jaylen Weaver, Tammy Rumler, Danielle Fernandez, Kristy Moody, Justin Garland, Kimberly Wagner

Team Meadowcrest looking snazzy at their recent Casino Night.

L-R: Sly Williams, Quinna Staten, Latania Alston-Hill, Brandon Midash

Fieldstone rolled out the red carpet to welcome their very first resident, XX, home.

Lewes Lodge was honored to host a gala to raise money for the local ESL program, with whom VPRL Vice President Rita Stevens has partnered.

Fieldstone’s administration team worked tirelessly to move in thirty residents since opening on September 9th!

Back Row R-L: Lynn Walsh, Ann-Marie Remes, Megan Gathercole, Florence Labowitz, Tim Kane, Leland Marchionne, Brad Taylor, Loren Galt Front Row R-L: Emma Quinter, Karen Garland, Georgia Marchionne

Lewes Lodge hosted its annual art gala, featuring incredible creations from residents like Carol.

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Meadowcrest residents Anne Iris danced the night away with our entertainer Meki during the End of Summer Luau.

Check out some ‘snapshots of the summer’ from around our family of communities!

From team appreciation events, to resident & marketing events, and more, we’ve all been keeping busy!

Brenda was all smiles while showing off her hula-hooping skills at Truitt Lodge’s team celebration this summer.

The incredible culinary team at Fieldstone takes a minute to say “cheese” during a lunch event before opening.

L-R:Florence Labowitz, Michelle Cauler, Aanya Avinash, Camryn Hernandez, Grace Kroboth, Emily McLaughlin, Jillian McNamara, Tim Kane

Residents at Meadowcrest may have been a little too eager to get Executive Director Nathan Millman in the dunk tank.

Team Truitt Lodge collected supplies for Rehoboth Elementary School.

IL residents from Arcadia headed to Rehoboth Beach for some R&R.

Barbara Dickenson & Courtney Fitzpatrick with school staff members.

Laura Brown and Domique Hack are a picture of fun at Lewes Lodge’s staff appreciation event.

Arcadia’s Compass neighborhood decks the halls ...for fall!

The 3rd annual Cheeseburger in Paradise party at Truitt Lodge was a huge success, thanks to Anthony, Barbara, Billy, and the entire Truitt team!

Always a hit, Dakota entertains Lewes Lodge residents during the Fall Follies Drag Show.

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The Truitt Lodge team flexed their skills with this signature & summery dessert spread!

HR CORNER

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Open Enrollment Season is here!

Our ears are always open, and we want to hear f rom you!

Don’t forget to make your benefit selections for the 2025 plan year, including adding & changing coverage, by logging into your Employee Navigator portal (www. employeenavigator.com)beginning November 18th, 2024.

The employee feedback form is always available for you to access for just about any reason! Maybe you have a teammate who’s doing an exceptional job and you want to give them a shoutout. Or maybe you have a comment (good or bad!) you’d like to make to your management team!

Unless you have an IRS qualifiying life event (like getting married or having a baby!), these selections are locked in for the entirety of next year, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve chosen your plans!

Unless you choose to include your name in your comments, this form is anonymous — so you can be as transparent as possible.

The week of 11/ 18, we’ll be holding Benefit Awareness meetings with our benefits advisor, Ben Wise, and Vantage Point’s HR Director, Georgia Marchionne. Be on the lookout for more information on those meetings at your community.

If you need help accessing or navigating within the benefits portal, check with your HR coordinator — they’re there as a resource for you!

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You can access the form by scanning the QR code below with your phone, or by visiting bit.ly/vprlfeedback on your phone, tablet, or computer.

scan here to access the survey!