Itβs Fall in the Portside Boutique! π Stop on by for some seasonal sales and great finds! #sharethelove
Take a look inside the latest issue of Community Matters and find out how LifeSpire communities came together π€π€ even when apart #COVIDcare #sharethelove #TogetherApart https://bit.ly/2FVfg00 ππ€
Join us as we honor our hard-working team members and the care they provide to our residents during this National Assisted Living Week! #sharethelove #NALW #caringisessential
Doesn't it feel good to relax π§π»ββοΈ take a breath π¬ and reflect π―β―οΈ We're making sure that our team members have that chance each month. Find out about our monthly pause β³
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A LifeSpire Pause - LifeSpire of Virginia
Are you a nurse or certified nursing assistant looking for a new job? Join our team! Submit your resume to Corporate Recruiter Jillian Perez at jperez@lifespireliving.org #CNA #LPN #nowhiring #applytoday
Trying new exercises is a great way to keep fitness fun. Our residents are practicing this new Move of the Month for core strength and stability via our partners at NIFS #NIFSMoveoftheMonth #seniorfitness
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AA Balance Stance
Residents took to the pool ππ»ββοΈ to celebrate Active Aging Week with some water volleyball π ! #activeaging ππ½π
AmazonPrime Day is right around the corner; did you know you can support the VBH Foundation by doing your regular shopping? Make a difference while you shop on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1373103! #PrimeDay #AmazonSmile
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The leaves are still pretty green here in Newport News π but who doesn't love these cooler temperatures π Check back for our foliage report each week as the fall colors start to peek through! Don't forget to share your autumn adventures πΈ around the community with us as well #fallintofall ππππΎ
Make a difference while you shop π Amazon.com #PrimeDay deals today and tomorrow! Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1373103 and Amazon Smile donates to the VBH Foundation in support of benevolence, team members and spiritual life in our community ππΌ
Residents enjoyed a fun day at the Chesapeake Fair! π Complete with games, a magician, clowns and food! π€Ή
Congratulations again to Dr. Jesse Hughes, the VBH Foundationβs 2020 Influencer Award recipient! Jesse and his wife, Sue, were honored at the Chesapeakeβs State Fair.
The Chesapeake team members hosted a delightful day of socially-distanced fun, games and prizes for all levels of care. The foundation took a moment to honor Jesse and Sue for all they have contributed to the community.
Learn more about Jesse, all of the 2020 Influencers and sponsors: https://lifespireliving.org/give/influencer-awards #FoundationFriday
This weekend was full of tricks π» and treats π as our residents enjoyed a Halloween themed game π―π²π§©β night! How did you celebrate?
Trick π or treat ππ¬ We hope you have a spookπ»tacular day! Show us your costumes π½π§π¦πΈ
Channeling the weekend sunshine βοΈβοΈ on this gloomy day π§ Still pretty green ππ around here. How's it looking in your neck of the woods πππ
That's a wrap on LifeSpire's first statewide #OpportunityExpo and we're excited to welcome 50 new team members! Positions are still available! Join our team: https://bit.ly/2IxXIZ5
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LifeSpire Hosts Statewide Opportunity Expo - LifeSpire of Virginia
The Chesapeake flipped for the Foundation last week! On November 6, The Chesapeake held a pancake breakfast for residents and team members that raised nearly $3,000 for the VBH Foundation! Executive Director David Loop flipped flapjacks himself, along with his co-chef for the morning, resident Travers Mayhew.
Thanks to all who helped pull off the event, and thanks to everyone who donated! #foundationfriday
According to the CDC, the safest way to celebrate #Thanksgiving this year is with the people in your household. If you do plan to spend the holiday with others, find out how to make your celebration safer: https://bit.ly/3psoWRC
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CDC Issues Guidance for Thanksgiving Gatherings - LifeSpire of Virginia
Working at The Chesapeake is sweet π₯€π₯€ Come by our #OpportunityExpo π today for your chance to #joinourteam! Weβll be open today from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. RSVP online: https://bit.ly/352fegw #NowHiring ππΌππΌ
With respect, honor and gratitude: thank you, veterans! #VeteransDay πβ€οΈπΊπΈπ¦
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Whether you plan to chow down π½ on turkey π¦ in our dining room, or if you'd like to host your own private family meal π₯¦π½π₯ with us, we've got you covered! Learn more about the options available this Thanksgiving: https://bit.ly/32vKqU0 ππ₯§
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The Chesapeake Offers Multiple Options for Thanksgiving Celebrations | The Chesapeake
Residents enjoyed a day of learning and exploration at the Jamestown Settlement today! β΅οΈ π
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and as the holiday nears, you may be counting your blessings. In celebration of #NationalGratitudeMonth, residents did just that: https://bit.ly/3nylseu
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The Chesapeake Hosts Gratitude Workshop | The Chesapeake
Do you feel like a winner today? According to LeadingAge, every CNA, housekeeper, service coordinator, dining server, cook, nurse, therapist, dishwasher, social worker, and every administrator, manager and receptionist deserves recognition this year. Find out why: https://youtu.be/6pd7bEpz8NU #LeadingAge20 #AwardofHonor
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2020 LeadingAge Award of Honor
Today and every day, The Chesapeake and VBH Foundation teams are grateful to our supporters, residents, family members and the extended LifeSpire family. Happy Thanksgiving!
December 1 β 7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week. In 2020, let's shout it from the rooftops: wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fY6coE #wellness #activeaging via our partners at NIFS
The installation of remembrance bricks 𧱠π is underway in our new Health and Memory Care Courtyard. The courtyard is almost complete and the VBH Foundation team is looking forward to the grand opening and blessing in the coming weeks! Opportunities to tribute your loved ones are still available. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3o7LE09 #FoundationFriday ππ§±
The VBH Foundation's Honor Trees ππ€ are up in all four LifeSpire communities! All The Chesapeake's loved ones honored or remembered by a gift to the Foundation this year will have their names placed on an ornament on our tree #FoundationFriday π€ππ
There is still time to have a loved one honored or remembered with an Honor Tree ornament. For more information, contact VBH Vice President Jodi Leonard at (804) 521-9213. Or donate online: https://lifespireliving.org/give/honor-tree/ ππ
In recognition of our front line team members, we are bringing back the #COVIDCare Recognition Program for a very special #12DaysofChristmas edition! The LifeSpire management team will award a $250 bonus to team members or a $250 gift card to contractors who are nominated for their efforts beginning December 12 and running through Christmas Day. Send the name, community and title of the person you are nominating to the Corporate Director of Communications Hillary Smith at hsmith@lifespireliving.org. Please include a few sentences explaining what the nominee has done to deserve this recognition. Let's end the year with a little bit of fun!
On the third day of #COVIDCare Christmas π LifeSpire of Virginia gave to Patricia Brown a $250 bonus π
βShe has gone above and beyond each day to learn and stay current with all the changing information coming in regarding COVID-19. Trish has a super positive attitude and presentation each and every time.β
βNot only has she kept me afloat through COVID, but she also keeps the whole healthcare team going daily. She checks on all the team at least twice a day. She is a wonderful, caring and gracious person!β
Congratulations, Patricia!!
Reflecting on our favorite holiday memories!
On the seventh day of #COVIDCare Christmas π LifeSpire of Virginia gave to Susan Widhalm a $250 bonus π
"Susan is amazing and very versatile. She is always willing to help others and will stop what she is doing to assist in COVID-19 testing. Her day is continuously interrupted with team members requesting masks or other PPE. Susan is always about doing the right thing. She is one of our silent heroes.β
Congratulations, Susan π
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Holy poultry!! Nearly 300 team members went home with fresh turkeys π¦ yesterday in recognition of their hard work, servant leadership and dedication throughout this most difficult year #thankyou #turkeytime #gobblegobble π¦ https://bit.ly/37rdLBK
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Turkey Time: LifeSpire Team Members Hand Out Turkeys at The Chesapeake | The Chesapeake
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πΌ elves π€Άπ» were busy delivering sweets π¬π to residents on the nice list this weekend! We hope you enjoyed the holiday π treats πͺπ©
Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? The CDCβs Dr. Cohn explains the process for making recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines: https://youtu.be/6Wqk2CrMrh8
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How CDC is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
The Chesapeake and VBH Foundation teams wish our supporters, residents, family members and the extended LifeSpire family a very Merry Christmas π May the joy of the season fill your hearts with cheer βοΈ
On this Christmas π Eve, our residents urge everyone to give themselves the gift π of protection: consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine #sharethelove
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Resident Plea
None of the COVID-19 vaccines use the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more: https://bit.ly/37HXj0e
On the tenth day of #COVIDCare Christmas π LifeSpire gave to The Chespeake's Amy Thomas a $250 bonus π
"During these past nine months, Amy has been a rock to our team members and me. She is always going out of the way to help a resident, team member or family member, and this is in all levels of care. When she is off, her lack of presence is felt in so many ways. She was the first one to volunteer to work in our 'hot zone' when it was active, taking up the bulk of the night shift hours. Amy wears so many hats in our community and manages to keep a smile and a positive attitude. Thank you, Amy, for all you do!β
Congratulations, Amy!ππ½ππΌπ
Out with the old and in with the new! We don't know about you, but we're ready to see what's in store for 2021! #HappyNewYear
Itβs vaccination day here at The Chesapeake! Thanks to our friends at CVS, residents and team members had the opportunity to receive the vaccine.
Your best protection from COVID-19 will be getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but one tool alone isn't going to stop the pandemic #wearamask #washyourhands #socialdistancing Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination so youβll be ready: https://bit.ly/2WIyoTP
Kick off the new year with peace of mind. Our residents encourage everyone to consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine: https://youtu.be/DvUOjePkDAY
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Protect yourself, your coworkers, your residents, your family and your community.
Have you gotten your copy of the latest issue of Community Matters? Check it out: https://bit.ly/38hfZ7c
All of us at The Chesapeake remember and honor the team members, residents and community members impacted by or lost to #COVID19.
Ready for round 2οΈβ£?! Nearly 500 residents and team members received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today π A third clinic is scheduled for February 9 #sharethelove π
Love π is in the air! The Chesapeake raised more than $2,000 to benefit our Employee Crisis Fund by selling beautiful bouquets π and singing πΆ telegrams! Team members will be sharing the love π today throughout our community. The VBH Foundation team thanks everyone who participated #sharethelove #happyvalentinesday β€οΈπ
The big game may be over π but we'd say our residents were the winners π #SuperBowlLV π #SuperBowlSunday πΏπ§π₯
Sending lots of love and hugs to our residents, their families, our volunteers and supporters on this #ValentinesDay! #sharethelove
Letβs all go to the movies! π₯ πΏ
Our residents were able to enjoy a private showing of War With Grandpa. What a great way to start the weekend! #sharethelove #movienight
What do greeting cards π and cardio exercises ππ½ have in common? They're both good for your heart β₯οΈ Find out more about a recent event for February's American Heart Month β₯οΈ
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The Chesapeake Hosts Health Fair for Residents | The Chesapeake
We are excited to share that our COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been successful! Vaccination rates amongst independent living residents are at 94% or above in each LifeSpire of Virginia community, while the rates amongst licensed areas are at 85% or higher. So, what happens next? Find out more.
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LifeSpire Issues Post-Vaccine Guidance | The Chesapeake
Sending lots of love and hugs to our residents, their families, our volunteers and supporters on this #ValentinesDay! #sharethelove
Letβs all go to the movies! π₯ πΏ
Our residents were able to enjoy a private showing of War With Grandpa. What a great way to start the weekend! #sharethelove #movienight
We're behind the scenes π₯ at The Chesapeake's Today Show πΊ Executive Director David Loop and Resident Services Director Kim Johnson talked about event highlights for March which include a ballroom dancing ππ½ demo, dinner π½ and a movie πΏ and "speed friending," where residents will have the chance can make new friends fast β³ We hope to see you there!
What do greeting cards π and cardio exercises ππ½ have in common? They're both good for your heart β₯οΈ Find out more about a recent event for February's American Heart Month β₯οΈ
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The Chesapeake Hosts Health Fair for Residents | The Chesapeake
We are excited to share that our COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been successful! Vaccination rates amongst independent living residents are at 94% or above in each LifeSpire of Virginia community, while the rates amongst licensed areas are at 85% or higher. So, what happens next? Find out more.
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LifeSpire Issues Post-Vaccine Guidance | The Chesapeake
Sending lots of love and hugs to our residents, their families, our volunteers and supporters on this #ValentinesDay! #sharethelove
Letβs all go to the movies! π₯ πΏ
Our residents were able to enjoy a private showing of War With Grandpa. What a great way to start the weekend! #sharethelove #movienight
Brain fitness is a part of total fitness, so join us each month for our Monthly Mind Bender! Did you get the correct answer? #wellness #brainfitness #activeaging
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03.21 Mind Bender
We're behind the scenes π₯ at The Chesapeake's Today Show πΊ Executive Director David Loop and Resident Services Director Kim Johnson talked about event highlights for March which include a ballroom dancing ππ½ demo, dinner π½ and a movie πΏ and "speed friending," where residents will have the chance can make new friends fast β³ We hope to see you there!
What do greeting cards π and cardio exercises ππ½ have in common? They're both good for your heart β₯οΈ Find out more about a recent event for February's American Heart Month β₯οΈ
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The Chesapeake Hosts Health Fair for Residents | The Chesapeake
We are excited to share that our COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been successful! Vaccination rates amongst independent living residents are at 94% or above in each LifeSpire of Virginia community, while the rates amongst licensed areas are at 85% or higher. So, what happens next? Find out more.
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LifeSpire Issues Post-Vaccine Guidance | The Chesapeake
Sending lots of love and hugs to our residents, their families, our volunteers and supporters on this #ValentinesDay! #sharethelove
Letβs all go to the movies! π₯ πΏ
Our residents were able to enjoy a private showing of War With Grandpa. What a great way to start the weekend! #sharethelove #movienight
Our residents are ready for Spring π±βοΈ as they enjoyed dinner and ice cream π¦π§ out at City Center at Oyster Point #LOVENN #sharethelove ππ
You've probably heard of speed dating, but what about speed friending? β± Our residents had a chance to make new friends fast at this high-speed networking event π€ The inside row of participants switched seats every five minutes #sharethelove β±
Brain fitness is a part of total fitness, so join us each month for our Monthly Mind Bender! Did you get the correct answer? #wellness #brainfitness #activeaging
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03.21 Mind Bender
We're behind the scenes π₯ at The Chesapeake's Today Show πΊ Executive Director David Loop and Resident Services Director Kim Johnson talked about event highlights for March which include a ballroom dancing ππ½ demo, dinner π½ and a movie πΏ and "speed friending," where residents will have the chance can make new friends fast β³ We hope to see you there!
What do greeting cards π and cardio exercises ππ½ have in common? They're both good for your heart β₯οΈ Find out more about a recent event for February's American Heart Month β₯οΈ
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The Chesapeake Hosts Health Fair for Residents | The Chesapeake
We are excited to share that our COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been successful! Vaccination rates amongst independent living residents are at 94% or above in each LifeSpire of Virginia community, while the rates amongst licensed areas are at 85% or higher. So, what happens next? Find out more.
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LifeSpire Issues Post-Vaccine Guidance | The Chesapeake
May the luck of the Irish be with you! ππβοΈ
Our residents are ready for Spring π±βοΈ as they enjoyed dinner and ice cream π¦π§ out at City Center at Oyster Point #LOVENN #sharethelove ππ
You've probably heard of speed dating, but what about speed friending? β± Our residents had a chance to make new friends fast at this high-speed networking event π€ The inside row of participants switched seats every five minutes #sharethelove β±
Brain fitness is a part of total fitness, so join us each month for our Monthly Mind Bender! Did you get the correct answer? #wellness #brainfitness #activeaging
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03.21 Mind Bender
We're behind the scenes π₯ at The Chesapeake's Today Show πΊ Executive Director David Loop and Resident Services Director Kim Johnson talked about event highlights for March which include a ballroom dancing ππ½ demo, dinner π½ and a movie πΏ and "speed friending," where residents will have the chance can make new friends fast β³ We hope to see you there!
What do greeting cards π and cardio exercises ππ½ have in common? They're both good for your heart β₯οΈ Find out more about a recent event for February's American Heart Month β₯οΈ
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The Chesapeake Hosts Health Fair for Residents | The Chesapeake
Whatβs it like to live at The Chesapeake during the pandemic? π· Watch our video for a closer look at residentsβ experiences π Find out more about how we keep residents safe: https://thechesapeake.org/covid-19-safety/
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LifeSpire Responds to Ongoing Pandemic
Thanks to the generosity (and baking skills!) of residents and team members, our March Bake Sale raised more than $500 for the VBH Foundation!! π§π₯§πͺπ© Proceeds benefit our Employee Crisis Fund, the Employee Education Fund and the Chesapeake Benevolent Fund.
A special shout out goes to team members Paula Harrison, Regina Morris, Krystal Searcy and Shelby Porter for making the sale such a success! #FoundationFriday ππ»ππΌππ½
May the luck of the Irish be with you! ππβοΈ
Our residents are ready for Spring π±βοΈ as they enjoyed dinner and ice cream π¦π§ out at City Center at Oyster Point #LOVENN #sharethelove ππ
You've probably heard of speed dating, but what about speed friending? β± Our residents had a chance to make new friends fast at this high-speed networking event π€ The inside row of participants switched seats every five minutes #sharethelove β±
Brain fitness is a part of total fitness, so join us each month for our Monthly Mind Bender! Did you get the correct answer? #wellness #brainfitness #activeaging
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03.21 Mind Bender