A Message from our CEO,
Lisa Haglund
As the 2022 holiday season draws near, we wanted to reach out to you, our residents and families, and thank you for your understanding, support, and most of all, your prayers throughout the year. You and your loved ones deserve the very best from us, and our Heritage teams, from chaplaincy to activities and everyone in between, continues to be committed to using love, imagination, and faith to find ways to encourage and provide hope for each and every senior we serve.
We're excited to share with you that we are officially kicking off our third annual season of "Bring the Joy" soon, and can't wait to share more with you in the upcoming days and weeks!
Our Heritage teams are working tirelessly each day to “Bring the Joy” as we continue to create innovative ways for our residents to enjoy meaningful moments as we all come together to enjoy our favorite holiday activities and events.
This year, YOU can help us to Bring the Joy! In this newsletter, and in our upcoming communications, you will find information on some of our exciting plans for this Thanksgiving and Christmas and how you can come alongside Heritage to get involved.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we as we promote Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living in our communities.
Blessings,
Lisa
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Administrator's Corner
Rebecca LeBaron
Area Director of Senior Housing
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"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall"
-Oscar Wilde
The colors of the leaves this year are absolutely amazing! It seemed like it was summer one night and the next morning, fall woke up. Some years the season change is gradual and other times, it happens very quickly; almost too quickly. I think of collapse as a negative word but in this quote, it means collapsing into something beautiful.
Recently, we have seen COVID-19 present in our communities. We are still held to guidelines and mandates from CDC and DOH that the general public are not, and we thank you for your patience and understanding.
Also, recently, a letter regarding contracted insurances was sent to our Assisted Living and Independent Living residents and/or families in Chautauqua County as Open Enrollment begins. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Enjoy the beauty of this season!
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On National Peanut Day, we came together to make peanut butter bird feeders- they will feed all of our favorite feathered friends who come to visit us outside! |
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Making scratch art masks for Halloween was enjoyed by all- even this spooky spider! |
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Everyone enjoyed their sweet treats on National Donut Day! |
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're ready to bring the joy to our staff and residents again! Get ready for our third annual Heritage Thanksgiving Day Parade! Anyone is welcome to submit a “shoebox” float to this virtual event!
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Chaplain's Corner
Larry Petry, Senior Chaplain
We all feel it. Life is stressful these days. Even as we seek to give ourselves to the wonderful work of serving others, it often involves chaos, weariness and the feeling of merely getting by.
If you’re like me, you may have occasional moments where you wonder where the good is. The struggles and the stress seem so incredibly loud. There is more to do. More work. Less hands. Less time. It doesn’t add up. In our challenging times, we can wonder where the good is.
I recently had a 15 minute window in between work appointments. In those moments, I read two things that inspired me. One was a report with a “praise God” moment from our chaplain team. The other was a reflection on the life and ministry of an old friend.
My circumstances didn’t change. The number of stressors in my life wasn’t lowered, but I had found the good. As I was considering this, it occurred to me that diamonds aren’t found in common places-but in the heart of the earth, amidst darkness, dust, danger and tons of pressure. Discovering good and beauty requires our diligent effort. And many times, the good we are searching for is found within our great challenges, not apart from them.
We are not far from the holiday season. God’s greatest gift was found in a smelly stable during an inconvenient census under the thumb of the Roman empire. About 30 years later, the greatest expression of sacrifice and forgiveness humanity has known wasn’t found in a beautiful place- but in a place of execution, at the cross of Calvary.
Let’s not seek escape from our challenges. Let’s pray for open eyes and open hearts, to search and discern what good gifts God is giving to us, even in the very midst of our difficulties today.
To come alongside us in praying for Heritage, or to share your own prayer request with our chaplaincy team, please click HERE.
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This holiday season, support Heritage when you link your Amazon account to AmazonSmile! It's FREE and simple- every time you shop, Amazon will make a donation to support Heritage and the seniors we serve!
Click HERE to get started today!
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Sallie Williams, Vice President of Advancement
Become a (community) advocacy ambassador and make your voice heard! The Heritage Ministries public policy team advocates on behalf of our residents, their families, and our staff, to enact policies that will address the needs, quality care, and safety that ensures all our communities are beacons of Hope, Dignity, and Purposeful Living.
We are excited to announce an expansion of our strategic advocacy plans on behalf of our residents and staff. Building relationships with key legislators in all four states is a critical part of making sure we gain the right audiences to tell our resident stories, identify and urge them to support our key initiatives. While our advocacy team focuses on deepening these, we are looking to the next phase of action – and that is where you come in!
Very soon, we will be announcing advocacy ambassador workshops happening in your community. These workshops are designed to train interested volunteers, including residents, staff, and loved ones; who want to gain the knowledge to support advocacy efforts in Heritage communities nationwide!
For more information, to learn about our advocacy efforts, and to join our advocacy mailing list, visit heritage1886.org/advocacy.
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Send a FREE Heritage eCard to brighten up your loved one’s day or encourage a staff member! We have a variety of cards to fit the occasion, with your own customized message inside! Click on the photo above to get started or visit www.heritage1886.org/ecards,and we’ll print and deliver your card for free!
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