Dear McLean Community.... 

Smart House

 

The Betsy Tesone Hospice Cottage #9, in the McLean Village, is currently being utilized to showcase Smart Home technology, gifted by the Sorenson Endowment.

Learn about some of this new technology geared to reduce isolation and promote independence, that is now available for caregivers and seniors who are living on their own, to determine how these items may be appropriate for your use.

The items we are now showcasing range from $3-$300 each and include: medication dispensers/reminders, lighting (guide lights and sensors), vision and hearing assistance, security alarms/wander guards, home assistance devices (robot vacuum, Echo show and smart speaker), adaptive devices and memory assistance.

Please join us on "Tech Tuesdays," when the cottage will be open to visit!

Every Tuesday through September

2:00-4:00 pm

Follow signs to the Smart House

Call 860-658-3700 and ask for Stephen Root, Media Center Coordinator, if you have any questions.

 

Summer Picnics 

 

Please join us for a picnic dinner with your loved one!

Check the appropriate August dates below! Please RSVP to Kathy Cookson at 860-658-3725.

Employee picnics will be held out in the courtyard on August 9 and September 12th, from 11:30-1:30 and 6:00-6:30 to accommodate all shifts.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame! 

 

A happy group of residents and nurses attended a Yard Goats game together at Dunkin' Donuts Park on a beautiful July afternoon. A great time was had by all!

 

Employee Recognition 

 

Recognizing our employees is so very important and this summer we have three employee cookouts scheduled to say thank you and celebrate together. 

We recently conducted our annual employee survey and we are pleased that our results show improvement over last year. I personally read every one of the responses and feel the feedback helps us become a better organization with every team member being part of its success.

- Lisa Clark

Garden Party in the Courtyard 

 

Please join us for an evening of live music, ice cream and fun, to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new courtyard!  

 

Thursday, September 6th

6:00 pm

RSVP or call for more information: 860-658-3723 

 

 

The housekeeping department recently held a two week program, to encourage teamwork across the entire staff and to recognize those who support their efforts.  This program is offered twice a year to raise awareness of the role everyone can play to support them on a daily basis. 

During the program, housekeeping staff submitted vouchers when they witnessed someone supporting their department.  These vouchers were placed into a drawing for prizes.  The nominating housekeeper also received a prize if their "friend of housekeeping" was chosen in the drawing.

 

Congratulations to the June winners -

We have recently updated our menus, incorporating some suggestions we have received from residents and family members -- and have received lot of great feedback from residents who are enjoying these new choices and recipes!

 

We are always happy to rework our recipes or try something new, so we love your feedback and suggestions!

Please visit our annual summer farmer's markets this month for local produce and baked goods!

Friday, August 10 through Friday August 31st

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Health Center Living Room

 

We are pleased to announce some changes within the Dining team, as we welcome familiar faces to new positions and say good bye to a dear friend as she retires!

Welcome Kate Senn, Director of Dining

Kate Senn joined us at the Director of Dining in March. She had worked at McLean for interim periods in the past, and we are thrilled to have her back with us. Kate has a degree in food and business, as well as nutrition. She has 25 years of experience in Long Term Care/Retirement Communities and

especially enjoys working with the senior population. Kate excels in team building within her department and has a proven track record in working with her staff to increase resident satisfaction by listening to them and responding to their requests in a systematic way. She lives with her husband and two teenage daughters.

 

Karen Hunter, our Dining Room Supervisor, has retired to her home on the Rhode Island shore, to spend more time with her family. She has dedicated 24 years to our community and we wish her many long happy days on the beach with her children, grandchildren and husband. We will all miss her!

 

Carolyn Lundy has been promoted to Dining Room Supervisor, after working as a team leader in McLean Dining for 14 years. She has wonderful customer service skills and a positive energy that is recognized by all those around her. She is excited to assume her new responsibilities!

The Community Cafe will not be held in August.

The next Community Cafe will be held on:

Saturday, September 8

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Koopman Room

Please call 860-658-3941 to register.

 

 

 

 

 

The Auxiliary and many volunteers are making fabric  aprons for the residents to wear while dining. McLean Village residents have been busy cutting out and sewing these aprons during their "Sew it Seams" sewing sessions. In addition, several other Auxiliary members, family members and volunteers have been helping with this project. You can help by sewing or making donations of cotton or cotton blend fabrics. Each dining apron takes approximately a yard of fabric. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Auxiliary at 860-658-3710 or mclean.auxiliary@mcleancare.org .

 

After the "Sew it Seams" group finishes this project, they will be making other items for the holiday craft fair, or to donate to the community's needs. We are looking for a couple of portable sewing machines for this group. If you have a working portable sewing machine that you would be willing to donate, please contact the Auxiliary at 860-658-3710 or  

mclean.auxiliary@mcleancare.org.

Link to Additional Resource for More on the Auxiliary's Activities