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The Beacon Hill Friday Rundown
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Everything that’s been happening on campus related to
the Coronavirus prevention efforts.
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If you ever want to check for new information between these letters, don’t forget you can always go to our website at:
beaconhillgr.org/covid-19
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Continued Safety Precautions
Please remember that residents are not to be in the common areas except when departing the building, using the fitness center at scheduled times or retrieving mail. Walking the halls for exercise is not permitted. Residents should be practicing social distancing when outside and should not gather at benches and tables, or on walkways or patio areas.
We ask that our Independent living residents refer to map below. The green lines indicate the paths in building residents should follow when getting mail or departing the building through the front entrance.
Common areas are considered to be the light yellow spaces inside the building and the red "X" marks outside the building.
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We are also asking all residents to wear a cloth mask (or other fabric face covering) any time they are not inside their apartment. That includes, but not limited to: walking to get the mail, visiting the gym, or leaving/entering the community. Proper handwashing should be performed before and after touching, or adjusting a face mask or cloth face covering. If you are in need of a face mask, please call the concierge desk.
All of our staff will be wearing face masks every time they are in the facility. Due to anticipated shortages, medical face masks at Beacon Hill will be prioritized for healthcare personnel involved in direct patient care and for patients with symptoms of COVID-19. Everyone else will wear cloth masks.
All resident and visitor COVID screenings have been updated to meet the newest CDC recommendations for symptom monitoring.
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Important Schedule Changes Next Week
We are excited to announce that next week on
Tuesday May 12
, and
Wednesday May 13 we will have a special outdoor musical listening event. All residents have to do is open their windows or step out on to their balcony to hear some lovely music. Details will be sent to residents in a separate email.
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Due to this live listening experience, we will be making some adjustments to our weekly events calendar for the week of May 11
. This includes postponing all hallway activities for the week.
Please see next week's schedule below:
Tuesday, May 12:
Resident Screenings:
- 10am-2pm C Wing 2nd & 3rd floor THIS WEEK ONLY
Musical Performances (to be enjoyed from resident's rooms):
- 2pm Front Lawn in front of B Wing
- 2:45pm Location Front Lawn in front of A Wing
- 3:15pm Location A Wing Drive
The A Drive will be closed from 2-4:15pm on Tuesday 5/12/20
Wednesday, May 13:
Resident Screening:
- 10am-2pm A Wing 1st & 2nd floor THIS WEEK ONLY
Musical Performances (to be enjoyed from resident's rooms):
- 2:00 pm Courtyard
- 3:00 pm Future Vistas site
Thursday, May 14
Our book cart will be making rounds in Independent Living
Friday, May, 15
Ice Cream Cart will be making rounds
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Dinner Delivery Update For Independent Living
Effective Monday, May 11 for Independent Living residents we will no longer be including the dinner entree in the delivery bags with the soup, salad and desert. We will be keeping the entrees in a hot Cambro box. Servers will place the bag with the soup, salad and dessert at the door and the entrees will be pulled from the box as the server stops at each door and placed on the ledge. This will help retain more heat for the entree and keep them from moving around in the delivery bag.
We are asking residents to make sure that there is enough space on their ledge for the entree containers.
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On May 5th Giving Tuesday, we asked for donations to use towards programs and services for the Beacon Hill staff through a
Caring During Covid Employee Fund. And because you are a part of our family, you responded. Thank you!
“The Coronavirus Pandemic has changed the way all of us on the front line are working each day. Our workload has intensified and expanded as changes are made daily.” Beacon Hill Team Member
Over $7,000 was raised which will allow us to alleviate some of the new pressures our team members face. There are many challenges along the way, not just for themselves, but also for their families. Thanks to the generous response, we will be able to continue to offer caring support and hope!
We are grateful for your partnership in “Cultivating Care and Community” through the Beacon Hill Foundation. If you missed the request, there is still time to join our efforts!
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In case you missed it!
Wellness Newsletter:
This week, Domi kicked off her weekly wellness newsletter!
Check it out here.
Meal Suggestion Program for Independent Living:
In the mood for your favorite meal? The chefs here at Beacon Hill want to hear what you'd like to see on the weekly dining menu! To participate, simply email
caitlin.becker@beaconhillgr.org
Weekly Garden Cafe Specials Menu for next week:
Monday
Soups
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Mushroom Barley
Special
Blackberry Chicken Salad---Mixed Greens topped with Grilled Chicken Breast, Goat Cheese, Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Toasted Pinenuts & Blackberry Vinaigrette
Tuesday
Soups
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Gazpacho
Special
Taco Tuesday! Braised Pork Tacos---Grilled Flour Tortillas piled with slow roasted Pork Shoulder, Avocado, Cilantro, Roja Sauce, White Onion. Served with Elotes--Mexican Street Corn.
Wednesday
Soups
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Mushroom Barley
Special
Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers---Sweet Bell peppers stuffed and roasted with Lentils and a variety of Seasonal Vegetables then served on a bed of rice and finished with an Herbed Tomato Sauce.
Thursday
Soups
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Chef’s Choice Soup
Special
Steak and Mushroom Hoagie---Roasted Mushroom Blend, Shaved New York Strip, Pepper-jack Cheese Sauce, Pickled Michigan Ramps and a side of Bacon Braised Local Greens.
Friday
Soups
Tomato-Basil Bisque
Chef’s Choice Soup
Special
Avo-Burger---Grilled Angus Beef patty on a Brioche Bun with Avocado, Grilled Tomato, Romaine and Smoked Tomato Aioli. Served with Roasted Potatoes
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As always, thank you to everyone for making Beacon Hill a safe, healthy and wonderful place for our residents to live.
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For more information, co
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