Community Connection Newsletter | April 2020 | News & Announcements
The Ripple Effect
By: Kendra McCrate
Samaritas: “The good Samaritan and state of being alive.” Mission Driven Values: People First, Quality Service, Communication, Innovation and Stewardship. The rock that starts the ripple. This month we’d like to celebrate Bloomfield Hill’s Life Enrichment Director, Chelsea Ebel, for being a rock that starts the ripple in our Community.

Born behind the scenes, designed and executed with talent, commitment and service are our engaging speakers and entertainers, special events, outings, transportation services and many others.
Chelsea Ebel pictured here with a resident and Samaritas Senior Living Bloomfield Hills Administrator Ashley Coley.
Whatever the task may be, Chelsea tackles her role with enthusiasm and compassion.

She is an integral member of our family. Her face is familiar and comforting. She is a team player who jumps in to assist with whatever is needed, whenever is needed.

An embodiment of the very values Samaritas stands for, we salute Chelsea for all she does for our community and for always building our ripple effect.

Sheltering In Place
Using Facebook!
A message from resident, Inez, to her daughter! In these tough times of no visitors, we are so thankful for technology!!





Social Distancing Approved Activities
Ramp Up the Fun for Our Seniors
By: Kendra McCrate

Here at Samaritas Senior Living Bloomfield Hills we have adapted some of our resident’s most beloved activities to honor social distancing and safely lift spirits. We are one family here in our community. And family takes care of family.

Part of that care is easing the feeling of loneliness and replacing it with heartfelt smiles. It is a gift to be able to provide these activities during this difficult season.

Perhaps one of the best ways to express how we feel about our Samaritas family are the words printed on one of our most popular weekly treats (popcorn individually served in traditional paper bags) – “Just popping by to say no one is butter than you!”

Peter Drosses enjoying his ice cream bar delivered by the
“Ice Cream Truck.”
Resident Marjorie Wilner enjoying "Wine Down Wednesday" with a glass of white wine.
See what else is going on at Samaritas this month!
Check out the list.
Why the 2020 Census Matters
More Than Ever
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has forced Americans into a new set of social norms while inadvertently revealing gaps in our social safety nets. This experience has exposed the need for improved emergency systems to support medical care, reduce food insecurity and assist the poor. While no one can predict the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we do know that population numbers will help determine which regions will receive funding to restore normalcy.

You can help by participating in the 2020 Census and making sure that you are counted, even if you’re in a group setting like a senior living community. If you’ve already received your form, you can fill it out by phone or online. It only takes about 20 minutes to do it. A Samaritas guide is available for you to review at bit.ly/2020CensusHelp.

If you don’t receive an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census, you may respond online or call this number for assistance (844) 330-2020. Information in multiple languages is also available at
2020census.gov/en/contact-us.  
Census forms will start arriving in your mailbox this month.
Samaritas staff member pictured assisting a resident with online Census reporting
Samaritas offers retirement living for seniors with five communities throughout Michigan. Whether you want independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support or rehabilitation therapy, you’ll find a home that feels right.

 Contact us at seniors@samaritas.org to s chedule a tour, learn about promotions and more.