tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50794480363440374212024-03-05T21:17:15.944-08:00Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-64869093923178992302017-01-16T12:04:00.001-08:002017-01-16T12:04:40.379-08:00Maristhill Receives 2016 Business Excellence Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are happy to announce that Maristhill has been given the
2016 <b>Waltham Small Business Excellence Award</b> in the Home Health
Care classification by the <i>Waltham Small Business Excellence Award
Program</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the
winners in each category. Winners are determined based on the information
gathered both internally by the Waltham Small Business Excellence Award Program and data provided
by third parties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Waltham Small Business Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding small businesses that serve
the Waltham area. Each year, their selection committee identifies businesses that they believe have
achieved outstanding marketing success in their local community and business classification.
Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and
implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"These are small
businesses that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and
our community," they said.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-15928628691110442402017-01-01T07:44:00.001-08:002017-01-01T07:44:57.652-08:00Happy New Year at Maristhill!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The holiday season was bright here at Maristhill, with many celebrations of family and friends taking place in our updated facility.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The New Year is off to a grand start as well, with another activity-rich month. Among the favorites will be </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit;">Gary Landgren, better-known as the </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honky-Tonk Piano Man!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"The Honky Tonk Piano Man" is a nickname that has followed me around for over 20 years to all the places I have entertained," Landgren says. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"It's a style that includes ragtime, swing and early jazz elements all rolled into a very informal, yet lively presentation. Usually one hour. I also inter-act with the people, a touch of humor, some history etc etc. For the most part, audiences tap their toes, clap and sing-along."</span></span><br />
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Christmas with their annual Family Christmas Party featuring Tony Funches, a great entertainer who was formerly with the Platters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The event took place in our new sun-room, which was completed as part of our recent renovation. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-34668869734808866642016-11-16T14:35:00.000-08:002016-12-06T14:35:37.717-08:00Great Expectations!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As the holidays approach, we are excited to be able to bring back our traditional annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Dinner in the Activities Room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year, we were unable to host these events because of construction, and we missed having the opportunity to join with residents and families in celebrating. We also plan to hold separate holiday parties for our two long term care units, now that we have the lovely sun-room to use for functions, and we hope many of you will join us for live music and goodies! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Information on these and all the many holiday “happenings” will be available in this newsletter, on our bulletin boards, and at the front desk.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-82244665426650623722016-10-26T14:56:00.002-07:002016-10-26T14:56:44.018-07:00Halloween at Maristhill!<div class="MsoNormal">
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for the annual Halloween party at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-51824645875784501142016-10-03T14:48:00.000-07:002016-10-26T14:48:48.336-07:00Staff Recognition<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this month's newsletter Administrator Carolyn Fenn shared a special thanks to Bill Driscoll, our Activities Director, whose
energy and enthusiasm in planning and executing Maristhill Marketplace were exceptional. This major fundraiser each
year is astonishing to all of us! </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also, please welcome Lynne Koot, RN, our new Assistant Director of
Nursing/Staff Development. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lynne will be working closely with Luanne
Deagle, our Director of Nursing, and has already jumped in with both feet to
assist with flu shots, staff training, and all our ongoing projects! </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-77307215607296628552016-09-16T11:50:00.000-07:002017-01-29T11:51:40.303-08:00Maristhill Marketplace - Raffle Tickets Available By Phone!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As noted in our previous post, Maristhill's 8th
Annual Fall Marketplace will take place on Friday, September 23rd from 1:00-6:00pm, and on
Saturday, September 24th from 9:00am-12:00pm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A wide-range of collectibles will be
offered at the sale, as well as jewelry, small furniture, holiday items, kitchenware, and
hand-knitted Afghans. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year's raffle will have a 1st prize of $1000 and a
2nd prize of $500 along with 25 additional prizes ranging
in value from $25 - $250! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re unable to visit us to
buy raffle tickets this year you
are luck… as tickets can be
purchased by telephone!
Simply call (781) 893-0240
Extension 30.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maristhill.org/MaristhillMarketplace2016.pdf" target="_blank">Read more...</a></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-32755018214006477492016-08-31T13:51:00.000-07:002016-09-01T13:52:47.135-07:00Maristhill Marketplace Resumes in 2016 - Save the Dates!Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is happy to announce that our 8th Annual "Maristhill Marketplace" has been scheduled for Friday, September 23
rd from 1:00-6:00pm, and on
Saturday, September 24
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As in previous years, the Marketplace fundraiser will take place in early Fall, with the
raffle drawing set to begin on Saturday the 24th.<br />
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A wide-range of collectibles will be
offered at the sale, as well as jewelry, small furniture, holiday items, kitchenware, and
hand-knitted Afghans.<br />
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This year's raffle will have a 1st prize of $1000 and a
2nd prize of $500 along with 25 additional prizes ranging
in value from $25 - $250!<br />
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<a href="http://www.maristhill.org/MaristhillMarketplace2016.pdf" target="_blank">Read the press release...</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-39476820053951145142016-08-05T13:46:00.000-07:002016-09-01T13:46:31.439-07:00The Moving Wall Comes to Waltham August <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Moving Wall is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country
for thirty plus years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in
Washington, he felt the positive power of The Wall. He vowed
to share that experience with those who did not have the
opportunity to go to Washington.
John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran
volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the
first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from
April through November, spending about a week at each site. It will be in Waltham August 10th through the 16th. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-4583986247560678482016-07-07T15:17:00.000-07:002016-07-07T15:17:52.510-07:00July 4th Celebration at Maristhill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our engaged community at Maristhill celebrated Independence Day with a fabulous barbecue on the patio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Residents, their guests and our staff all enjoyed the sunny, warm day along with the fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Other activities this week included our regular exercise groups, summer crafts, and some wonderful entertainment by Tony Funches, formerly of the Platters, and performer Julie Zielski. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition, we all enjoyed a book signing and presentation by author N.S. Dolkart, who is also our Assistant Activities Director.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seems there's always something happening at Maristhill!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-9393120336659923042016-06-29T13:48:00.000-07:002016-06-29T13:48:11.834-07:00Book Signing at Maristhill - Join Us!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In one of last year's posts we announced that <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">Noah Beit-Aharon, Assistant Director of Activities at Maristhill, is also a talented author of fantasy novels!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;"></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">In fact, Noah has secured a two-book contract under his pen name <span style="line-height: 22.39px;">N.S. Dolka</span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22.39px;">rt, and a book-signing event has been scheduled to take place at Maristhill on Wednesday July 6th.</span></span></span><div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.39px;">You are welcome to join us from 3pm - 5pm in Maristhill's newly-renovated lobby for a presentation and reading from Noah's second book, "<i>Silent Hall</i>," and, of course, for some socializing and fun!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">After their homeland is struck with a deadly plague, five
refugees cross the continent searching for answers. Instead they find Psander,
a wizard whose fortress is invisible to the gods, and who is willing to
sacrifice anything – and anyone – to keep the knowledge of the wizards safe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">With Psander as their patron, the refugees cross the mountains,
brave the territory of their sworn enemies, confront a hostile ocean and even
traverse the world of the fairies in search of magic powerful enough to save
themselves – and Psander’s library – from the wrath of the gods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;">All they need to do is to rescue an imprisoned dragon and
unleash a primordial monster upon the world. How hard could it be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-18059140680939257202016-06-15T12:20:00.000-07:002016-06-15T12:20:04.394-07:00First Glimpse of Maristhill's Completed Renovations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While, as you may know, the grand opening is scheduled for this Friday (June 17th, 4 - 6:30 pm), here's a first-glimpse of Maristhill's new entry way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The renovations have included a new entry-way, lobby and sun room, complete with a large deck on the third level which will allow residents to more easily enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We'll share some additional photos after Friday's event, and also once the landscaping is completed. Can't wait!</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-2667827035379453252016-05-28T13:31:00.000-07:002016-05-28T13:31:04.193-07:00Grand Opening & Dedication of the Mary DiDuca Wing at MaristhillThe official grand opening of Maristhill’s new
sunroom will take place on Friday June 17th
from 4:00 to 6:30pm, when we invite
members of the greater Waltham
community to an open house
and dedication ceremony.<br />
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The work has been ongoing for some time,
and we are completing final touches in the
lobby, with furniture, art work, and landscaping at the front entrance, just in time
to get outside and enjoy the wonderful weather!<br />
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Read the <a href="http://www.maristhill.org/GrandOpening.pdf" target="_blank">full announcement...</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-73114582613717444812016-05-12T13:39:00.000-07:002016-05-19T13:41:09.140-07:00A Wonderful Resident Milestone Celebration at Maristhill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seems like there's always something happening at Maristhill as our engaged elder community regularly enjoys a wide range of activities, performances and presentations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the picture to your right, resident Pauline Manning, who recently celebrated her 100<sup>th</sup>
birthday, enjoys the resident luncheon with her niece Dawn Marie.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Congratulations Pauline! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The activity room was crowded with residents and their
families at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s Mother’s Day
Social with renowned entertainer Tony Funches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you may know, the incomparable Tony Funches was the former lead singer of Herb Reed’s Platters. A favorite among residents and staff, Tony’s stage career has spanned nearly thirty 30 years, more than twelve of which were spent with the Platters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He has performed at Maristhill
numerous times over the past several year, and the wide vocal range of this incredible
singer is just the beginning of his talents. His on stage personality and ability to
engage audiences of all age levels are exceptional, and we are thankful that Tony visits Maristhill on a regular basis.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-82560839697417309462016-04-10T10:25:00.002-07:002016-04-10T10:25:44.162-07:00Grand Opening of Renovated Space at Maristhill Coming Soon!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a time of excitement and change here at Maristhill, as we prepare for the grand opening of our renovated lobby and sunroom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the next week, we will be re-opening the main parking lot and moving our receptionist back to the front of the building. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">New furniture has also been ordered, and I am working on landscaping the front area to be a welcoming and colorful space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stay-tuned for another update soon!</span> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-80524986681110744732016-03-21T07:51:00.001-07:002016-03-21T07:51:31.834-07:00Bentley University Fundraiser to Benefit Maristhill<div align="LEFT">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bentley La Società Italiana di Bentley presents "A Taste of Italy: Wine & Food Tasting," a fundraising event from which all proceeds will benefits Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zW0Wl-p8-_JTGDAgSh-zZZ9hF3SklKOeJ1Xvj03H6wQw6hOG1z4Bfj5Du_oLn7LrIqJMPphHyrfx6_U8iR3xmn19DNv9LH6S9Xda0Z3QY66tPvHP-IjgjeARlVWftqc8Gxi7cMcFfu8/s1600/winetasting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zW0Wl-p8-_JTGDAgSh-zZZ9hF3SklKOeJ1Xvj03H6wQw6hOG1z4Bfj5Du_oLn7LrIqJMPphHyrfx6_U8iR3xmn19DNv9LH6S9Xda0Z3QY66tPvHP-IjgjeARlVWftqc8Gxi7cMcFfu8/s320/winetasting.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Enjoy delicious Italian food, including antipasto, calamari with marinara sauce, Caprese salad, penne with meatballs, gnocchi and assorted Italian mini pastries, gelato & fruit!</span> <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Where: </span></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LaCava Executive Dining Room</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.maristhill.org/TasteOfItaly2016.pdf" target="_blank">More information...</a></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-70350974059211101192016-03-18T11:27:00.000-07:002016-03-28T11:28:57.415-07:00St. Patrick's Day at Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The residents of Maristhill and their families found the
<em>luck of the Irish</em> at this year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Party. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The event capped-off a busy week of activities, which included crafts with students from St. Jude's school and a wonderful performance by entertainer Dave Burns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It seems there's always something good happening at Maristhill!</span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-69614183442489655552016-03-09T09:22:00.001-08:002016-03-09T09:22:46.161-08:00Encore - A Maristhill Rehabilitation Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Verdana; font-size: small;">Maristhill loves its’ repeat customers, especially ones as vibrant as Catherine Walsh. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Verdana; font-size: small;">Catherine, who looks and acts much younger than her stated age, is on her second "go-round" at Maristhill. <br />
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Her first stay was in 2015 after a fall left her with a fractured Leg. She came to us directly from the hospital emergency room wearing an immobilizer and only able to bear minimal weight. <br />
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Our rehab department worked on her upper and lower body strength and she was able to go home safely in less than three weeks. <br />
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"I love the rehab department…," she said. "And the place is immaculate!" </span><br />
After the success of her first stay, when she fell and needed rehab again Catherine was happy to return. <br />
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Her current stay is more complex, but she knows that our rehab department they will have her climbing the stairs in her beloved home as soon as possible. <br />
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Read the <a href="http://www.maristhill.org/Rehabilitation%20At%20Maristhill%20Catherine%20Walsh.pdf" target="_blank">full story...</a></span></span><br /></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-2026297986291893192016-02-15T07:10:00.000-08:002016-02-15T07:10:03.063-08:00Valentine's Day at Maristhill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Valentine's Day is a popular holiday at Maristhill, and our residents enjoy various activities and events such as our Valentine's Day Social.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have also enjoyed an ongoing intergenerational program with local students from St. Jude's school, who visit our facility and work with residents on holiday-themed arts and crafts projects. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">National data shows that these programs are beneficial for both the young and the old, offering viable ways to keep children <em>and</em> seniors learning, growing, eating well, and staying active.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">These programs are also a favorite within our engaged community here at Maristhill.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-66712907545937985392016-01-31T08:27:00.000-08:002016-01-31T08:27:21.639-08:00Maristhill Successfuly Completes JCAHO Survey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are happy to report that Maristhill has once again successfully completed its triennial JCAHO survey.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">JCAHO stands for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The accreditation reflects a commitment to systems and processes designed to enhance quality care with standards that go beyond basic regulation. </span><br />
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Congratulations and thanks to our dedicated staff for their diligence and excellent work!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-32884604501210851612016-01-04T14:03:00.000-08:002016-01-25T14:07:15.397-08:00Recipe for a Happy New Year & Thank You!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We are at the dawn of a New Year, and I am taking the opportunity to share a "Recipe for a Happy New Year" to get us off to a good start. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But first, I want to thank all of you for your generous response to our Annual Appeal, especially at a time when so many other causes call us to action. The monies raised will help us proceed with our renovations and culture change initiatives, all meant to improve the lives of those we serve.
<p>It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you, get to know you, to share memories and forge new experiences over the past year. I look forward to many good things in 2016, including and especially the opening of our renovated lobby and new third floor lounge and terrace!
<p><strong>Recipe for a Happy New Year</strong>, Anonymous, from Appleseed.com:
<p>Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past –have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.
<p>Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing – don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.
<p>Happy New Year,
<p>Carolyn Fenn, Administrator</span> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-67902990886572425962015-12-24T13:32:00.000-08:002015-12-29T13:34:22.382-08:00Santa Visits Maristhill!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS2a2ot6T0yCKoY3i-SdnZ1NL_9CD9SYxN7lOM87yoTs_Hhc22f0czIvHx_dYcRbXesiWfkHtAnuKo9wp1jCa4_iMJMafTZW5GSM3vZCb4lQLhbnfTSpo7FBCmsmCm2gdwcJgn8997QM/s1600/Martha+Kolodziejski+and+Theresa+Cannistraro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS2a2ot6T0yCKoY3i-SdnZ1NL_9CD9SYxN7lOM87yoTs_Hhc22f0czIvHx_dYcRbXesiWfkHtAnuKo9wp1jCa4_iMJMafTZW5GSM3vZCb4lQLhbnfTSpo7FBCmsmCm2gdwcJgn8997QM/s200/Martha+Kolodziejski+and+Theresa+Cannistraro.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOd_W4I8khdVioEU6tqt7FWyyss-xt-wmf51cJO1k-Pjtp9sCE5-k9rm7AMba3CVdsA3Wqc4C-3ADmPMopwzrWgqn17oavoC8P3dxpr13kMG0Y8toikI78UkaV9kTb3HnrGReI8HcrnI/s1600/Lucy+Cohen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christmas spirit, holiday excitement, and a range of engaging activites have made December a lot of fun here at Maristhill.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkP018i2wlAgdWJNqhoH3g_W3wKZYeL9PLF-z9IXtxxy6KPEh9qcZukxhnk7-CB9LweU1WOWw8kaLHuT0bpGvbhXGDI90pH7xcOSrlpbvAlvSJfSb2CHTAVCqOGqLpCpxLFxQrYtWvEwE/s1600/Camielle+Valenzano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkP018i2wlAgdWJNqhoH3g_W3wKZYeL9PLF-z9IXtxxy6KPEh9qcZukxhnk7-CB9LweU1WOWw8kaLHuT0bpGvbhXGDI90pH7xcOSrlpbvAlvSJfSb2CHTAVCqOGqLpCpxLFxQrYtWvEwE/s200/Camielle+Valenzano.jpg" width="190" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A caroling and eggnog gathering, coffee social, entertainment by the wonderful "Bobby G" as well as our local Kiwanis club, and a family Christmas party have all been joyous occasions for our residents and staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">And a surprise visit from Santa was a great way to top it all off! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Merry Christmas to all, and a very happy New Year... </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-12942550403905414512015-11-23T06:39:00.002-08:002015-11-23T06:39:42.553-08:00Construction Project Update & Holidays at Maristhill<div align="LEFT">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Holidays at Maristhill will be a bit different this year, as we continue with our construction project and the space limitations involved. It appears the project will be completed in January, which means we will be unable to host our usual Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Dinners, a tradition we all have enjoyed for many years here at Maristhill. </span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We certainly appreciate the importance of being able to celebrate the holidays with loved ones, and we are sorry for this change, but we welcome families to come by before or after dinner to spend some time with loved ones or go to holiday Mass together in our lovely chapel. In addition, we will be unable to accommodate any private party requests for the duration of the construction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the bright side, we will still have a holiday Christmas Party for each unit, with music and goodies. This has traditionally been a good time for families to get together to share the joy of the season, so we hope to see many of you there. Keep your eye out for dates and times, which will be posted.</span> </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01780089843098531384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5079448036344037421.post-26232409040952903192015-11-10T14:22:00.000-08:002015-11-10T14:22:46.635-08:00Maristhill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Celebrates Veterans Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Veterans of multiple generations and service branches
greeted each other with smiles and flag pins at Maristhill Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center’s Veterans Day ceremony. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">T</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">he function was organized by
Good Shepherd Community Care in conjunction with Maristhill’s Activities
Department. Residents and staff alike enjoyed the festivities, which is par for the course given our engaged community here at Maristhill.</span></div>
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