)
Community Newsletter: Winter Wonders
Winter may be chilly, but it’s also a wonderful time to spend with those we love, celebrating traditions and making new memories.
This winter brought our annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s—a unique way for us to support a cause near and dear to the hearts of our residents, families, and team members.
We were also excited to spend time around the Christmas tree, eat delicious holiday meals, and even spend some time with our four-legged friends!
Read all about these stories and more in our Winter 2023-2024 Newsletter.
Community Newsletter: Celebrating 25 Years
Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s 25th Anniversary Celebration was held on Tuesday, October 17. Guests were welcomed with live music and a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres expertly prepared by our dining team. The evening’s program included remarks from Board President Myles Pocta; our management team’s Vice President of Operations Dave Rawlings; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Administrator Terri Anderson, who recognized our longest-tenured residents and staff. A Rite of Blessing and Blessing of the Sacred Heart—a new statue installed in honor of our residents…
Learn more about 25th anniversary celebration and see lots of photos when you read our latest newsletter. Our residents have also been having fun doing lots of fun, autumn activities!
Download the Fall Marketing Newsletter and read all about it!
Community Newsletter: Summer Fun
Summer at Our Lady is always a blast!
From gardening projects and other outdoor activities to car shows, fun with family, and more, we always have something great happening for our residents. We even have adventures “out and about” in Virginia Beach, like with our friends at the wonderful organization, “Spinclusion.”
Read all about what’s been happening in our community in our Summer 2023 Marketing Newsletter. Download and share today or grab a copy in person at our front desk!
Community Newsletter: Spring has Sprung
Where can you find Our Lady residents this spring? Your best bet is in the great outdoors!
From gardening and growing our favorite flowers, to lounging on the porch, we’ve been loving the warmer weather and fresh air that comes with the season of spring.
Valentine’s Day was a wonderful time for our residents, who all received the “royal treatment.” Some even received a crown! There have also been special, furry visitors, opportunities to be creative, and more.
Read all about it in our Spring 2023 Quarterly Newsletter!
Community Newsletter: Winter Recap
It was truly a Christmas to remember at Our Lady this past December. Friends and family, neighbors, and residents came together to make memories to last a lifetime. The food was wonderful and the celebrations were plenty!
We also enjoyed a delightful Thanksgiving, where we gathered around the table to spend time with the ones we love most and appreciate all of our blessings.
Download our Winter 2022-23 Community Newsletter to read all about our celebrations, as well as a New Year message from or pastoral counselor and more!
Stories to "Fall" in Love With
Fall is one of our favorite times of the year – there’s so much to love. Who doesn’t love a great story? We do! Especially when they involve our wonderful, vibrant, and interesting residents.
Check out our latest newsletter and read about our resident, Ellen, who was able to make her dreams come true with the help of our amazing life enrichment team. You’ll also see Frances, who just celebrated a milestone birthday – 100 years young and still fabulous!
Discover these stories and more in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fall 2022 Newsletter. You can also grab a copy at the front desk during your next visit to Our Lady!
Sitting on the Porch (and Other Summer Fun)
There’s nothing like those moments spent on a front porch with loved ones. And summer is a perfect time for “front porch sitting.” Our residents and their families have been enjoying time outside, as well as some special activities inside, all summer long.
Read all about what we’ve been up to in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help summer newsletter.
We also have a special article by Nancy Alberts of Moving On! Services. In it, she shares a story about downsizing and how her team can help make the downsizing process easier and meaningful.
Community Newsletter: Springtime Celebrations
Warmer weather, the promise of new life and growth, and lots of green – these are signs of spring at Our Lady of Perpetual Help! Read our latest newsletter and you’ll see how we celebrated Mother’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. There is also a special message from our pastoral counselor, a delicious recipe for salmon-lovers from our director of food service, and much more.
Don’t miss it – check out the Our Lady Spring 2022 Newsletter today!
From the Heart: Read Our Winter Newsletter
Our residents and team members have really been “spreading the love” this winter!
The holiday season was chock-full of fun, memorable, and sweet moments between family and friends. We’ve also been showing our thanks to our team for all the wonderful things they do for our residents each and every day. And nothing says “love” quite like Valentine’s Day and all the festivities that go along with that special holiday.
For all that, and more, download our Winter 2021-22 Community Marketing Newsletter.
Sunny Days are Here! Summer Newsletter
See what’s new at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, from outdoor friends and neighbors, to new programs and technologies. Download our most recent newsletter to read all about what’s been happening in our community:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Summer 2021 Newsletter
Hardcopies are available at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (quantities are limited). Inquire at the front desk.
A Reason to Smile! Quarterly Newsletter Now Available
It’s here!
Don’t miss the latest edition of our quarterly marketing newsletter. Click here to download a PDF of the Winter 2020-21 issue! Read about our recent vaccination clinics, healthy eating tips, reflections on a lovely holiday season, and more.
Interested in a hardcopy? Contact the front desk (quantities are limited!).
2019 STAR Award Nominee
The Annual CSM STAR Awards Program (presented by our management firm) was designed to recognize the most outstanding employees from their senior living communities across the state. Standing for “Special Thanks And Recognition,” this program highlights the best employees in the company. Each community, including Our Lady of Perpetual Help, nominates one deserving team member to be awarded this honor.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s 2019 nominee was Casey Porter, the LPN Unit Coordinator of the Nursing Center. She was recognized at a special luncheon presented by CSM for all STAR nominees.
According to co-workers, Casey is very motivated! On her nomination form, co-workers stated, “she exhibits a positive attitude and works diligently to assist others. Casey’s work ethics exemplify her integrity. She maintains a professional attitude and presence at all times. She keeps the residents’ safety at the forefront of her priorities. She is always looking for opportunities to advance her education.”
Casey is currently in school working on her RN license.
Congratulations to Casey for achieving this special honor!
New Mini-Bus Ribbon Cutting
Have you seen our brand-new mini-bus driving around Virginia Beach? Residents and staff recently celebrated the arrival of the handicapped-accessible vehicle with a ribbon-cutting just outside the front doors of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Residents had the opportunity to “tour” the new bus and select their favorite seat for its maiden drive down Princess Anne Road.
The OLPH bus not only takes residents to doctor’s appointments but it is an important piece of the Activities Department, with residents enjoying scenic joyrides, shopping trips, and Lunch Bunch outings to local restaurants. Our van driver, George, said, “I am thrilled to have a new bus and the residents are greatly enjoying all the new amenities it offers!”
CLOSE