Point of Contact | Winter 2025

POINT OF

WINTER2025

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 2025!

As we welcome a fresh start to the new year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I’ve shared with this team. This season marks a personal transition for me as I step back from my role as Vice President of Community Operations and into my new role as Strategic Planning Director, taking a step closer to semi-retirement. While this is a goodbye to my current role, it is certainly not farewell.

I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your dedication and passion. Your resilience and compassion are the heart of our communities, creating a sense of purpose and belonging for our residents every day.

Working alongside such a talented and caring team has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.

As I shift my focus to strategic planning, I look forward to supporting the future growth and success of our organization. I am confident in the incredible work you will continue to do and proud to play a part in the bigger picture of what we will accomplish together.

Thank you for everything you do to make our communities thrive. I am grateful for the memories we’ve made, and I look forward to cheering you on as this new chapter begins for all of us.

Wishing you a joyful and inspiring start to 2025!

With Gratitude,

Rita Stevens Strategic Planning Director Vantage Point Retirement Living

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 02 The Final Letter From Rita 03 Celebrating Leadership Transitions at Vantage Point

Team Shoutouts

04 Milestone Anniversaries 05 Your On Point Team Members 06 Vantage Views: Snapshots of the Season

08 HR Corner: New Employee Programs We Want to Hear From You!

C E L EB R AT I NG LEA D ER SH I P T RANSITIONS AT VA N TAGE POI NT At Vantage Point, we’re proud to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our team members who continue to shape the future of our organization. This quarter, we’re excited to announce key leadership transitions that highlight our dedication to strategic growth and excellence.

Rita Stevens Strategic Planning Director After an outstanding tenure as Vice President of Corporate Operations, Rita Stevens is transitioning into the role of Strategic Planning Director as she eases into retirement. In this new role, Rita will continue to bring her expertise and passion to the operations of our communities while focusing on influencing Vantage Point’s future growth.

Her love for connecting with our communities remains central to her work, and we look forward to seeing her impact in this strategic position.

Dave Bolton VP, Community Operations We’re thrilled to announce that Dave Bolton is stepping into the role of Vice President of Community Operations. Previously serving as Regional Director of Operations and Executive Director of Lewes Lodge, Dave has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and operational expertise. He is eager to take on this new challenge and continue driving excellence across all of our communities.

Leland Marchionne VP, Facilities & Construction Leland Marchionne has been promoted from Corporate Director of Facilities and Construction to Vice President of Facilities and Construction. In his expanded role, Leland will take on more leadership responsibilities,

guiding us into the future with innovative systems and IT initiatives. While he will remain closely involved with our communities, Leland’s forward-thinking approach will strengthen our foundation for growth and success.

Kate Dunham

Sr. Manager, Marketing & Communications

In recognition of her hard work and dedication, Kate Dunham is being promoted from Senior Marketing Manager to Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications.

This transition reflects the company’s commitment to creating stronger employee programs and expanding its scale within the industry. Kate’s contributions have been invaluable, and her leadership will be instrumental as we pursue these important goals.

These transitions underscore the exceptional talent within Vantage Point and our commitment to fostering leadership that drives progress. Please join us in congratulating Rita, Dave, Leland, and Kate on their well-deserved promotions and thanking them for their dedication to our communities and residents.

Together, we look forward to an exciting future!

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S H O UTO UTS A resident’s daughter gave a shout out to Cammy Zeigler saying she is so good with her, which makes her mom feel secure and cared for. She’s so happy that her mom is at Arcadia in such a loving and caring place.

Another Arcadia family member encouraged Ann McKissic with a card saying how she has been a wonderful caregiver and blessing to her dad, and that Ann has an excellent work ethic.

Thank you for being such great examples of what our VPRL Family is all about!

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M I LESTO NE ANNIVERSARIES ONE YEAR OCTOBER Amy Bates Gabriella Bath Melissa Bowden Laura Brown Lauren Burke Andrea Carter Modupe Choms George Culver Jr. Lorenzo Currington Geneedra Deshields Giselle Fres-Lopez Riely Hodge Jackson Ives Michener Jeanine Leber Bryan Mills Jr. Briana Milnamow Evelyn Omangi Tammy Russum Heaven Singleton Lucia Slewion Rihanna Smith Savannah Stephenson Tyra Thompson Kareem Trammel James Whaley

CNA Server Med Tech Cook Server Med Tech Med Tech Server Kitchen Utility Med Tech Housekeeper Kitchen Utility Maintenance Tech Resident Assistant Concierge Server Med Tech, RA Nursing Supervisor, LPN Resident Assistant Resident Assistant Server Server Med Tech Maintenance Tech Cook

NOVEMBER

Laquinta Britt Housekeeper Edwin Castellano Vargas Server Andrew Cornish Kitchen Utility Bianca Hilt Server Yashmen Hopkins Med Tech Jerry Meece Kitchen Utility Kathryn Merrick Receptionist Cate Miller Asst. Dir. Compass Nathan Millman Executive Director Kiera Rogers Resident Assistant Miesha-Gaye Walters Director of Nursing Evette Washington Housekeeper Jaylen Weaver Laundry DECEMBER

Elisabeth Chambers Bill Devore Lewis Evans 4

Asst. Dir. Recreation & Events Cook Concierge

Taylor Hoey Lashonda Holden Breyanah Knapp Dawn Mapp Howard Marlow Maureen Mckee Brad Taylor Pamela Timmons Gwendolyn Tucker Jacob Zigler

Sever CNA Server Nursing Supervisor Sous Chef Receptionist Director Of Maintenance Asst. Dir. Nursing Server Kitchen Utility

THREE YEARS OCTOBER

Veronica Doonan Stacey Eley Danielle Kelly-Lindell Barbara Metzger Jack Moore Margaret Njenga Sandra Thompson Hailey Walmsley Monique Watkins

Med Tech Dining Room Mgr Server Med Tech Concierge Med Tech, CNA Dir. Environmental Serv.

Server Housekeeper

NOVEMBER

Kristin Atkins Chantelle Codner Daniel Freed Teresa Houchens Florence Seton

Nursing Supervisor Med Tech, CNA Receptionist Cook Med Tech, CNA

DECEMBER

Lyndsey Haxton Dieudonne Oriol Tamara Rumler Rosie Schurter Jawanda Wilson

Server Med Tech, CNA Housekeeping Nursing Supervisor Housekeeper

FIVE YEARS OCTOBER

Loren Galt

Regional Dir. Culinary Services

NOVEMBER

Kate Dunham

Sr. Mrg. Marketing & Comms.

Our Team is...

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

O C TO B ER

N OV EM B ER

D EC EM B ER

Jacob Zigler

Caleb Fountain

Melissa Bowden

Kitchen Utility

Concierge

Med Tech

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

E MPLOY E E O F THE QUA R TE R FIELDS TONE

What’s your favorite thing about Arcadia?

I love my coworkers and helping out the residents.

We’re like a big family.

Our Residents Say...

Mary is our “airline traffic controller” here at Fieldstone. She is compassionate, engaging and friendly. She is a great example of what Fieldstone’s community culture is all about.

Kim Wagner Housekeeper

What are You Most Passionate About Outside of Work?

Spending time with my family!

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

Jayne Chess Receptionist

What special skills do you bring to your job?

The residents call me mom because I take care of them and take time to hear their concerns and get to know what they enjoy doing so I can sway them to go to those events.

Mary Longs Receptionist

E MPLOY E E O F THE QUA R TE R TRUIT T LODGE Our Residents Say...

Lou loves to help people, whether it’s helping deliver packages on his evening rounds or helping with groceries when we come in from shopping.

Lou Gloria

He is always ready to lend a hand!

Evening Concierge

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VANTAGEVIEWS Meadowcrest thanked all of the team members celebrating anniversaries this quarter Pictured R-L: Brandon Midash, Breyanna Knapp, Sandy Thompson, Howard Marlow, Elisabeth Chambers, Brooklyn Oritz, Dawn Mapp, Lucia Slewion, Nathan Millman, Lindsey Haxton, Bill DeVore, Eveline Omangi, Florence Seton, Monique Watkins

Arcadia’s independent living residents cooked and baked delicious treats as a very special ‘thank you’ to the team members working on Thanksgiving!

Far Left:

Antoinette Muhammed brings a little bit of the west to Meadowcrest on Halloween.

Arcadia’s residents visit with their preschool friends...and Larry takes a quick coloring break.

Raggedy Anne, better known as Colleen Draper, also made an appearance.

VPRL’s marketing manager Kate Dunham is spotted on the other side of the camera for a family photo in front of Fieldstone’s tree.

Quinna Staten’s car was the cat’s pajamas at Meadowcrest’s annual Trunk or Treat.

Arcadia’s staff holiday party was a merry time!

Pictured R-L: Ruth Delancy, Rachel Pollock, and Cynthia Martello.

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Arcadia’s Angel Tree connected the community with children in need this holiday season.

Enjoy these ‘seasonal snaps’ from around the VPRL family of communities, from Halloween to New Year’s Day! Team holiday parties are a highlight every year, and spending time with family, friends, and our residents just adds to the sweetness of the season.

A fall favorite, Rita and Barbara flocked to Rehoboth Beach’s annual Sea Witch Parade.

Team Truitt’s holiday party was full of fun, food, and friends.

Santa even stopped by to thank the team for all of the incredible work that they do for our residents.

Arcadia’s Bryan Seagrave is a new father! Bryan welcomed Layla Rose.

Our Meadowcrest team at the holiday party.

Lynn Walsh, Terri Nappi, Santa, and Karen Garland enjoyed a quick visit during Fieldstone’s resident & family holiday party.

Pictured R-L: Bianca Wright Eveline Folks Brandon Midash, Keyona Dale

Team Meadowcrest celebrated Executive Director Nathan Millman on Boss’ Day. Thanks for all you do!

Resident Glenn won Arcadia’s MC Christmas Door Decorating Contest

Brett Gershman and the Lewes activity team put on a murder mystery dinner for our IL residents and it was a scary good time!

Pictured R-L: Cate Miller with Glenn’s daughter & son-inlaw

Team Arcadia’s Toni Allebach, & Amy McCormick at the holiday party.

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Meadowcrest’s Maureen McKee helped make this year’s Trunk or Treat yet another success!

HR CORNER

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Introducing...brand new programs designed just for you!

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

We’re thrilled to announce the kickoff of our Mentorship Program this January. This program will give our teams the opportinity to step into a leadership role & advance their careers. You’ll hear more f rom your HR Coordinators in the coming weeks, but keep an eye out for flyers in the break room.

We’ll also be rolling out a Tuition Assistance Program for our team members this February. More information will be coming soon about this exciting addition to our benef its offering.

Lastly, check out the Connected Living boards in your break room.

We’ll be highlighting some exciting programs that you can access, just by being a VP Advantage Team member.

This quarter, we’re showcasing Gym & Fitness Discounts, Teladoc Services available through IBX, and Access to Online Classes.

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The employee feedback form is always available for you to access, and we want to hear f rom you! 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 choose to include your name in your comments, this form is anonymous — so you can be as transparent as possible.

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!