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Tower Topics
Volume 74 Issue 7 July 2019
As we begin this year’s giving campaign here at Plymouth Place, I am
mindful of our strong history of giving. Our residents, their families,
and our Board members have for many years given out of care, love,
and concern for our wonderful home.
For many years, our giving was directed to our Endowment Fund.
Part of our promise is that no resident will be turned away for lack of
funds. The Endowment Fund has discretely provided assistance to
fulfill that promise. In addition, a portion of the balance of that fund
was lent to the organization to assist in the creation of our wonderful new building. That
was a necessary loan and the building would not have been built without it. As the new
building joyously filled to capacity, the loan was repaid to the Endowment Fund. That
fund again has a generous balance available for assistance to residents when needed.
In 2018, we asked that residents, families, and Board members consider directing their
donations to our Scholarship Fund. That request was happily met; the Scholarship Fund
is at a healthy level, and we are providing scholarships to a growing number of our staff.
In 2019, our giving campaign is focused on our Campus Renewal Fund – the fund used
to make capital improvements to our building. The building is now more than ten years
old and, despite the best efforts of our incredible housekeeping and maintenance teams,
is beginning to show its age. We want your home to continue to look its best for you,
but it’s also important to consider that having our building look beautiful and well-kept
helps our employee recruitment. Imagine coming to a job interview in this lovely
building and wanting to work here every day.
It is also critically important that the building look its best when potential residents and
their families come to tour. You may recall the updates that you did to your home
before you sold it to come to live at Plymouth Place. It is very important for us to be
doing those updates continually as your potential neighbors explore what life might be
like inside our walls.
Plymouth Place is a place we are all rightfully very proud of, and focusing this year on
capital will keep it looking as wonderful as it is.
Doris Bryant │ Chair of the Board of Directors
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Honoring Our Residents
July Birthdays Marlene O’Meara 7/1
Ivah Leemis 7/2
Elaine Cue 7/3
Janette Gutekunst 7/5
Donna Crown 7/7
Deborah DeSalvo 7/8
Tom Crown 7/9
Traudi Kemnitz 7/10
Eileen Mendez 7/10
Raedell Pancake 7/11
Marianne Pollard 7/12
Lois Green 7/13
Marilyn Thomas 7/14
Colette Stermer 7/17
Don Kaminski 7/18
Emily Bittman 7/20
Bernadine O’Connor 7/21
Alice VanHecke 7/22
Darlene Saric 7/24
Joanne Brieske 7/25
Sally Burson 7/26
Julia Kramer 7/27
Doris Kunkel 7/27
Carol Braksick 7/28
Dolores Cisinski 7/28
Wedding Anniversaries
Tom & Donna Crown
7/4/59
Gene & Judy Sriver
7/10/65
Charlie & Joan Miller
7/12/52
Dick & Shirley Beal
7/16/49
Tom & Joyce Allen
7/18/53
Don & Marilyn Stiles
7/27/68
Introducing Our New Residents!
Joan Nelson of Roseville, CA Apt. 608
Sally Burson of La Grange, IL Apt. 716
Rick & Ellen Kuner of Oak Park, IL Apt 739
Mary Will of Westmont, IL Apt. 107
Ron Simcox of Batavia, IL Apt. 229
In Memoriam Rose Coppola
Dr. George Slezak
Jim Kneller
Richard “Dick” Luce
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Celebrating Our Employees
Welcome to the Plymouth
Place Team! Aileen Benitez—Server
Jacob Freese—Maintenance Technician
Sherri Haley—RN
Maria Landivar—Receptionist
Alfred Mallo—CNA
Kyren Morris—Server
Conor McCarthy—Maintenance
Technician
Jalisa McGee—Server
Owen Pusateri—Server
Nancy Ramirez—CNA
Wendy Salas—Server
Christina Sauer—CNA
Michelle Siegfried—Finance &
Marketing Specialist
Esmeralda Vasquez—HCC Server
Adrain Walton—Utility Worker
Our associates have spoken, and Plymouth
Place is Great Place to Work Certified! This
designation allows us to continue attracting
top talent and supports our “Employer of
Choice” initiative. Thank you to our
residents for your support of our
employees—you make all the difference.
Pillars of Excellence Winners 10 outstanding associates were recognized at
our June Annual Meeting for their dedication to
Plymouth Place and exceptional work. Please
congratulate these associates as you see them
in the community!
People Pillar
Barbara Land—CNA
Carey Richardson—Sales Associate
Quality Pillar
Karen Lang—RN
Latisha Sykes-Ward—RN
Service Pillar
Lakeida Blakely—Campus Care
Ely de la Torre—Server
Stewardship Pillar
Flo Angeloni—Painter
Natasha Muravitsky—Finance
Growth Pillar
Francisco Gomez—Therapy
Maria Sharabaika—Catering Lead
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Fifth Third Bank
The bank, located in the
Lower Level, is open for
your convenience Mondays and
Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If banker
assistance is needed outside of these hours, call
the office at 708-579-2000 (option 3) to set an
appointment. Bankers are able to meet you
here any day of the week.
Bessie Roose Library—New Books
Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews. Drue Campbell inherits a run-down beach
bungalow and takes a job at her estranged father's personal injury attorney's office.
The Sacred Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. Explores the four
commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose.
The Last Romantics (large print) by Tara Conklin. The Skinner siblings find themselves
confronted with a family crisis that forces them to question the life choices they have
made.
The Tale Teller (large print) by Anne Hillerman. Legendary Navajo policeman Lt. Joe
Leapforn is center stage in a mystery that combines crime, superstition, and tradition,
bringing the desert Southwest vividly alive.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel by Heather Morris. A concentration camp
detainee tasked with permanently marking fellow prisoners falls in love with one of
them.
The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal
West by David McCullough. Covers the settling of the Northwest Territory by dauntless
pioneers who overcame incredible hardships.
The Mueller Report by The Washington Post. Redacted findings from the special
counsel's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and
potential obstruction of justice by the President.
Overstory by Richard Powers. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in fiction, Powers writes an
impassioned novel of activism and resistance which inspires us to look more closely at
our fellow human beings but also the towering bio-kingdom of trees.
Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting (large print) by Anna Quindlen. Anna
Quindlen celebrates with wisdom, wit, and insight the love and joy of being a
grandmother.
File of Life and Emergency
Pendants:
Victoria Dzierzbicki, Resident Service
Manager, is available to assist you to learn
more. Call #708-482
-6636 to make an
appointment, or
stop at office #1167.
Coach Trips and Billing
Reminder for outing sign-ups: If a resident signs up
for an outing that requires advance ticket orders by
Plymouth Place, he/she will be billed for that trip. If
a resident cancels, it will be up to the resident to
find a replacement.
Plymouth Place Travel
We are interviewing travel companies to support us
for 2020 trips and beyond. Stay tuned for
resident presentations from the top companies so
you can weigh in before we select a partner.
Regular Programs
Mondays:
Catholic Mass/Communion, Dole Hall 10:00 a.m.
PP Chimes Rehearsal, Dole Hall 10:45 a.m.
Reflecting on Our Faith, 2nd fl. MPR 2:00 p.m.
Great Courses, Dole Hall 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00 a.m.
Knitters, LL Creative Arts 9:30 a.m.
Mexican Train Dominos, LL Game Rm. 1:30 p.m.
Bingo, 2nd Fl. MPR 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Ecumenical Chapel, Albert Hall 10:00 a.m.
Game Night, LL Game Rm. 7:00 p.m.
Hand & Foot Cards, 2nd Fl. MPR 7:00 p.m.
Mah Jongg, 8th Floor Skyline Lounge 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays:
Weaving, LL Weaving Room 9:00 a.m.
Brain Fitness, LL Creative Arts 9:30 a.m.
Plymouth Place Chorus, Dole Hall 10:30 a.m.
Fridays:
Ecumenical Worship, Dole Hall 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Class, Apt 422 2:00 p.m.
Game Night, LL Game Rm. 7:00 p.m.
Sundays:
Bocce Ball & Croquet, Bocce Field 1:30 p.m.
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SHOPPING & LOCAL TRIPS
Mondays 9:30 a.m. Walgreens/
Trader Joe’s
10:45 a.m. Jewel/Osco
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Jewel/Osco
11:00 a.m. Walgreens
July 2 9:00 a.m. Walgreens
Senior Day
July 11 1:15 p.m. Yorktown
July 18 1:15 p.m. Oak Brook
July 25 1:15 p.m. Quarry Mall
(also TJ Maxx & Marshalls)
There is no fee for these trips.
The Spa at
Plymouth Place
by Muir Salon
Gift Certificates Available!
Congratulations to the June Raffle
Winners: John Foss, Charles Hansen,
Ellen Kuner, and Gloria Leiber!
Lower Level Hair 708-588-6473
Wednesday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Third Floor Hair 708-482-6580
Tuesday-Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Greg’s Place Hair 708-482-6580
Tuesday-Wednesday 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Manicures & Pedicures, located in
LL Salon; Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Dole Hall Presents!
Thursday, July 4th at 2:00 p.m.
1776
Saturday, July 6th at 7:15 p.m.
DVD Concert Night: Simon & Garfunkel Concert
in Central Park Join us for a new program category, DVD Concert Night! The
Program Committee knows many residents especially enjoy music
from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but it is a challenge to present a high
quality program that sounds as good as the original artists.
Therefore, we are building a DVD library of their memorable
concerts and will occasionally present them for your special memories.
Thursday, July 11th at 7:15 p.m.
Harp & Violin by Laura and Lisa Fako By your request, Dole Hall Presents! brings back Laura and Lisa Fako to provide us with
the magical combination of their harp and violin. (Tom and Donna Crown watched
these talented ladies grow up!)
Thursday, July 18th at 7:15 p.m.
Nostalgia Entertainment: “Broadway 2 for 1” Cindy and Matt Gruel bring their Nostalgia Entertainment
enterprise to our stage once again. This time, in keeping with our
75th Anniversary, they will take us through the years on Broadway
with songs from Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, Fiddler on
the Roof, Grease, Cats, and more.
A special showing of the beloved musical version of the
Founding Fathers crafting the birth of our country with the
writing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Dick Best’s Annual Patriotic
Sing-Along
Wednesday, July 3; 3 pm Albert Hall
A pianist since age 16, Dick is back to play
and sing all the heart-warming patriotic songs
we love, including his favorite, God Bless
America.
Dr. Leland Albright presents:
Pediatric Neurosurgery in Kenya
Friday, July 5; 2 pm Dole Hall “Developing Pediatric Neurosurgery in a
Developing Country,” Dr. Albright will
describe the work he and his wife, Susan
Ferson, did in Kijabe Kenya from 2010-2015
to teach and perform pediatric neurosurgery
in a region of Africa with no neurosurgical
care of children.
Afternoon Music with Dan
Sullivan: “I Love America”
Saturday, July 6; 2 pm MBL
Dan returns to entertain you with a lively
show from the American songbook.
Joyful Voices: “Broadway and
Beyond”
Tuesday, July 9; 1:30 pm Dole Hall
An exciting review of memorable songs from
Broadway & movies performed by this
ageless cast of senior singers along with the
vibrant Joyful Voices Band, celebrating their
18th
season.
HCC Welcomes Singer Sandi Haynes Wed, July 10; 2:30 pm Albert Hall
Sandi performs favorites from the 40s, 50s,
and more.
La Grange Park Library Tech Tutor
Sat, July 13; 9 am-1 pm LL Promenade
Bring your laptop, tablet, or cell phone and
your questions for assistance from a tech
guru.
Soundz of Time Duo
Sunday, July 14; 2 pm Albert Hall
Jan & Gino, husband and wife duo, will
perform all the hits from swing, jazz, oldies
and more.
Ladies at Lunch and Program
Mon, July 15; 11:30 am Sarah Tudor DR
Join for lunch, followed by a program in Dole
Hall at 1:00 p.m.
Clarence Goodman Lecture “Public Enemy:
Dillinger in Chicago”
Friday, July 19; 3 pm Dole Hall
Chicago historian, Clarence Goodman, brings
the fascinating and infamous story of one of
the most ruthless gangsters of the early 20th
century in Chicago.
Cove Creek Brass Quintet
Sunday, July 21; 2 pm Dole Hall
Back for another fabulous show, the Cove
Creek Brass formed in 2010 with members of
area orchestras and bands in Burr Ridge, IL.
Ken Burns PBS Series: The Civil War
Tuesday, July 23; 2:30 pm Dole Hall
Episode Two: A Very Bloody Affair - 1862
New Resident Welcome Luncheon
Mon, July 26; 12:00 pm LL Game Room
Our quarterly new resident lunch welcomes
all new residents to meet each other and key
staff members. If you have recently moved to
Plymouth Place, watch your mailbox for your
invitation.
“Don’t Miss”
Events
No appointment is necessary to see the
nurse in the lower level clinic. This month’s blood
draws are scheduled for July 9 and 23 at 8:00 a.m.
Residents need to bring the prescription, Medicare
card, and insurance card to the clinic by the
Monday prior to the draw.
Our new pain clinic opens for business on August 1
under the direction of Dr. Saj Murtaza. Stay tuned
for more details.
Clinic Hours
Monday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Thursday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Saturday 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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Window to Wellness
Fitness Classes
Hendrickson Fitness Center, Lower Level
Mon-Sat: Early Bird Fitness 8:30 a.m.
Mon/Wed/Fri: Sculpt/Strength 8:20 a.m.
Mon/Wed/Fri: Sculpt/Strength 9:00 a.m.
Mon/Fri: Indoor Walking Club 9:30 a.m.
Mon/Wed/Fri: Pilates 10:00 a.m.
Mon/Wed: Chair Yoga & Tai Chi 2:30 p.m.
Tue/Thurs: Aqua Fit Pool 8:15 a.m.
Tue/Thurs: Stretch & Dance 9:00 a.m.
Tue/Thurs: Rock Steady Boxing 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays: Rock Steady Boxing 12:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: Nordic Walking 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Balance Bar 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: Recreational Games 2:00 p.m.
Fridays: Circuit Training 2:30 p.m.
Personal Training is also available. Contact
Stefanie or Alex at 708-482-6775.
Don’t miss July’s Lecture Series
“Palliative Care and Hospice: Is
there a Difference?” featuring
Angels Grace Hospice on July 16 at
10:30 a.m. in the Game Room.
The fitness staff is excited to
announce a new program! Tai Chi is an
art that embraces the mind, body, and
spirt, and we will incorporate it into
our regular Chair Yoga class every
Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-
3:00 p.m. Both Chair Yoga and Tai Chi
will be utilized as a way to focus on
mediation, stretching, and listening to
your body.
In addition to adding Tai Chi to our
schedule, we will also be adding
another Sculpt and Strength class. This
popular class will now take place
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
both from 8:20-8:50 a.m. and 9:00-9:30
a.m.
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Dining Features in July
7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30: Bistro Live Action Dinner;
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
7/4: Fourth of July Brunch IL, AL, GP, HCC; 11:30 a.m.
7/11, 7/18, 7/25: Bistro Buffet Dinner; 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
7/10: Birthday Bash; 4:00 p.m. in Dole Hall
7/12: Bistro Live Action Lunch; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
7/12: Cruise Around The World Dish: Featuring
ABC ISLANDS
7/15: Ladies at Lunch; 11:30 a.m. in Sarah Tudor DR
7/17: Wine Club; 4:00 p.m. in LL Bar
7/23: Coffee with Chef Lily; 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in
AL Lounge
7/29: Splash, Bistro and HCC featuring Sun Iced Tea; 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Guest Chef Dining Series: Coming in July…… Nothing says summer like the smell of slow-cooked BBQ created from scratch with love. Join us
on the patio in July as we bring our next local Guest Chef Restaurant to Plymouth
Place. Q-BBQ, locally owned in downtown La Grange, offers original comfort
food inspired by authentic barbecue traditions from across the country. Adding
their own signature style to smoked meats cooked low and slow and homemade
sauces and sides from scratch, it is plain to see why customers keep coming back
for more. For this special summer event, you will dine on BBQ favorites like Pulled
Pork, Baby Back Ribs and Brisket accompanied by traditional sides like BBQ Baked
Beans, Hush Puppies, and more. Close out the evening with a fresh and creamy
Strawberry Sundae from Tate’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream. You’re not going to
want to miss this one—keep an eye out for more information!
Culinary Corner
Create Fresh Summer Salads with Ease Create the fresh flavors of the season by learning how to prepare your own flavorful
summer salad. The experts at Williams-Sonoma have put together some suggestions on
how to use three simple kitchen tools to make assembling your salad a breeze. This class
will provide a lesson and tips on using these tools, along with some recipes highlighting a
few of Williams-Sonoma handmade vinegars. Lunch featuring these delicious salads is
included. More information will be coming soon.
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Scene On the 2nd Floor Anita, Ruby, Holly, & Celeste
Anita, Ruby, Holly & Celeste
Chaplain Chat Chaplain Christina Vosteen
I just passed a speed limit sign on I-294. 55 MPH maximum. 45 MPH minimum. HA! The
traffic was log-jammed at 10 MPH with frequent and prolonged full stops. Sometimes, due to
circumstances beyond our control, changes, health, or plans cannot move at our desired speed.
Get angry? No faster. Honk and gesture? Still 10 MPH. So use the time to reflect and
regroup... look how far you’ve come! You’re closer to the destination than when you started!
Others are sharing the experience with you. And even at this unexpected pace, may the road
you travel always lead you home.
The residents of Greg’s Place and Assisted Living will be going on our annual trip to Brookfield
Zoo on July 15 at 9:30 a.m. We will have much fun exploring the zoo from the comfort of the
tram. Family members are invited to join us as well. The cost of this trip will be added to your
Plymouth Place account. Contact Chris with any questions.
GreG’s Place GoinGs-on Chris & Ryan
Coming all the way from Canada, Mr. Showman will join us on July 18 at 2 p.m. in the Margaret
Bailey Lounge with his candelabra in hand. Look forward to his talents on the piano, as well as
a name-that-tune segment. See you there!
Don't miss the third installment of our Conspiracy Series on July 31 at 3:45 p.m., which will
focus on the mystery surrounding the sudden death of Princess Diana of Wales. Bring your
best theory!
Health Care Center Happenings Anita, Ruby, Holly, & Celeste
Come one, come all! We will be hosting our 3rd
annual HCC Carnival on July 21 from 2:30-4
p.m. Invite your family and friends for a fun filled afternoon! There will be food, games, and
prizes, along with live music, a magician, face painting, and balloon art. Stop by the photo
booth for a memorable picture of you and your loved one. Come for some good old-fashioned
fun!
Join us for a film series with discussion afterward beginning July 8 on Mondays. The
series, “Painting the Stars: Science, Religion, and an Evolving Faith,” will look at how there is a
communion between science and faith. While there are connections among the weeks to be
sure, each session is free standing so you do not have to be at all of the them as you enjoy
your summer trips.
Painting the stars—a series on faith & science
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It has been brought to my attention that some of you have inquired as
to whether there was going to be any memorial or tribute to MJ Burditt
on her passing. It was her family’s decision to not have a service, but we
would like to offer those who are interested an opportunity to
remember her in another way. As you may know, MJ was a true movie
buff and really enjoyed the movies that are offered here at Plymouth
Place. She even went as far as to give Victoria a list of movies she felt the Plymouth Place
residents would enjoy seeing. Therefore, we are setting up a “movie fund” in honor of MJ that
will be used by the Life Enrichment team to rent movies, including those from her list, to show
at both the Monday and Saturday Movie Nights. Donations may be brought to me in the
Development office.
Kathy Harris │ Director of Community Relations/Development │ 708-482-6840
Volunteer Spotlight
Maria Landivar became a volunteer at Plymouth Place last November working in Greg’s Place.
She came to this country from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where she completed her Medical Degree.
Maria lives with family and is studying for her Medical Residency in the United States. She
enjoys visiting with the residents in Greg’s Place, doing arts and crafts with them, having picnics
on the porch, and sharing so much more of herself.
Due to Maria’s confidence and outgoing personality, she was offered and accepted the job of
night receptionist here at Plymouth Place. The residents of Greg’s Place will miss her, but she is
a wonderful addition to our staff. We are certain she will stop in to see them from time to time.
Development NEWS
The Plymouth Place annual report gives a comprehensive overview of how our
mission, vision, and value is being lived out daily at Plymouth Place through results.
This journey of excellence is apparent in the feature article written by Doris Bryant,
Board Chair of Plymouth Place, in this month’s Tower Topics as she shares the
history of giving at Plymouth Place and introduces our giving focus for 2019. All
proceeds from this year-long campaign will be used on capital improvement
projects to keep Plymouth Place at the helm as a 5 star rated community. Plymouth
Place is also offering naming opportunities for key capital improvement projects. Be on the
lookout for the Annual Appeal, including a donation reply envelope indicating different ways to
give. This year we added the option of a recurring gift as part of the appeal – a great way to
budget one’s giving over a year.
Paddy Homan │ Senior Director of Development │ 708-557-6678
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Our Life in Photos
Resident Lecture
Our Life in Photos Page 14
Motorcoach Trip to Mackinac Island and
Northern Michigan
Our Life in Photos Page 15
Time Capsule
Opening and Day at
the Museum
The Life Enrichment team at
Rita Lopienski’s
Retirement Celebration
La Grange Park Village
Manager, Julia Cedillo
315 N. La Grange Road ~ La Grange Park, IL 60526 ~ Phone: 708-354-0340
www.plymouthplace.org
Plymouth Place Staff: Katharine (KiKi) Barnett, RN
Clinical Hospital Liaison
KiKi Barnett wanted to be a nurse since she was a little girl.
Great influences were her grandmother who was a nurse in
World War II, her mother who is a school nurse, and her aunt,
a nurse practitioner. She grew up in Wheaton with an older
brother and a younger sister, attending Wheaton
Warrenville South High School. Her next step was
graduation from the College of Nursing at the University of
Illinois Chicago (UIC).
Hinsdale Hospital hired her immediately where, after eight years on the
surgical floor, she was clinical coordinator. Meanwhile, her sister was a
social worker in a senior living facility in Minneapolis and helped encourage
her to look outside a hospital environment for a possible position in senior
living for a more compatible lifestyle. While browsing the Internet, she
spotted an open position with Plymouth Place as a hospital liaison. After
three days of intensive interviewing, KiKi was hired. She reports to Kate
Curran in marketing as she markets our community through relationships
with the hospitals, but you'll find her office on the third floor with the
Plymouth Place admissions team. She will be available for all residents
when in the hospital and help make the transition back to Plymouth Place
as smooth as possible.
KiKi enjoys running and the outdoors, plus being with her family who all live
in the area. She is also very involved in her church where she volunteers
where needed. Each August, she goes to Haiti on a medical mission which
is very important to her.
Plymouth Place offers a full continuum of care under one roof, including
independent living and assisted living residences, memory care suites, Medicare-
certified short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing. Our
person-centered approach to quality care allows us to tailor services and
programs to meet the evolving needs and preferences of our residents.
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