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An Evening with the Authors of We Are Market Basket at Edgewood LifeCare Community on October 29th

Grant Welker
Grant Welker

Edgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning, non-profit independent living LifeCare community, is proud to present an evening with the authors of We are Market Basket – The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement that Saved a Beloved Businesson Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Edgewood located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover. This event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.

Grant Welker, a reporter for the Lowell Sun, covered the Market Basket story from start to finish. He, along with Daniel Korschun, an Associate Professor of Marketing at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and a Fellow at the Center for Corporate Reputation Management, co-authored the book We are Market Basket – The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement that Saved a Beloved Business, and will captivate the audience with the story of Market Basket, a popular New England supermarket chain that is so treasured and trusted that people literally took to the streets by the thousands to save it.

We Are Market Basket coverWelker and Korschun will talk about the struggle for control of Market Basket, from when long-time CEO Arthur T. Demoulas was ousted by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas and managers and rank-and-file workers walked out, to the huge protest rallies, empty shelves and how they prevailed in the end.

“We anticipate this event to be very well-attended. Not only is it a truly captivating story, but many Edgewood residents shop at our local Market Basket in North Andover,” noted Kathleen D’Amico, Marketing Director at Edgewood.

To reserve a seat, contact Paula Kelley at Edgewood, (978) 738-6446.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. For four years in a row, Edgewood’s Meadows Health Center has been awarded the U.S. News & World Report best nursing home ranking for the greater North Andover region. Edgewood has received the Wicked Local Reader’s Choice Award for Retirement Living Residence in North Andover, and is also the first retirement community nationally to be awarded The Hearthstone Foundation’s “I’m Still Here Center of Excellence” certification.

Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community to hold Nature Walk & Beekeeper Presentation on October 7th

Edgewood logoMainEdgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning non-profit senior living community located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, will hold a Nature Walk event on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no cost to attend and this event is open to the public.

The Nature Walk, which is a program of Edgewood Lifelong Learning (ELL), begins in Edgewood’s auditorium with a presentation by beekeeper Mary Foley, who will lecture on “Discovering the Fascinating World of Bees”. A complimentary lunch will be served, followed by a Nature Walk to Edgewood’s on-site beehives.

“This presentation provides exciting insight into the life of bees, their role in ensuring our own food supply, and how their very existence has been threatened. Our beekeeper, Mary Foley, maintains our hives, so we may produce our own Edgewood reserve honey which is enjoyed in Edgewood’s dining venues and sold in our convenience store,” explained Kathleen D’Amico, Edgewood’s Marketing Director.

Reservations for the Nature Walk event are required. Call 978-494-6843 or email RSVP@EdgewoodRC.com

About ELL 

Edgewood Lifelong Learning (ELL) is a highly successful program with courses similar to those offered by Boston area universities, yet within a convenient locale. A wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, many which are open to the public, are offered on an ongoing basis.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Awards Scholarships to Eight High School Students

Treasure Cove Scholarship Recipients 2015Edgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning non-profit senior living community in North Andover, recently awarded scholarships to eight graduating high school seniors, who are employed part-time at Edgewood and continuing on to higher education this fall.

Each received a $500 scholarship stipend to continue their education at a college or vocational school. Recipients had to meet several eligibility requirements, which included being employed at Edgewood for at least six months and working a minimum of 15 hours a week.

The scholarship recipients are employees in Edgewood’s Culinary and Nursing Services departments and include Lawrence residents Carina Anziani who will be attending UMass Lowell, Ana Castillo attending Barry University, Jennifer Flete and Emily Lara attending Northern Essex Community College, Kiana Morales attending Mass. College of Liberal Arts and Dominique Ortiz attending Simmons College.

North Andover resident Matt Caterino will be attending Suffolk University and Laura DelleChiaie of Haverhill will be attending Worcester State University.

Scholarship funding was raised by Edgewood’s Treasure Cove committee. Treasure Cove, an initiative of 10 Edgewood residents, is an on-site consignment shop. Edgewood residents and family members make donations of household items, furniture, and jewelry to Treasure Cove, which are then sold to in-house customers. Treasure Cove holds a sale on the first Monday of every month, and the proceeds are put towards scholarships.

“As our first recipients of Treasure Cove dollars, these students are leading the way for what we anticipate as a bright and successful future collaboration between residents and staff. We thank them for the jobs they have performed so well and wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors,” said Rachel Penner of Edgewood’s Treasure Cove Committee.

The Treasure Cove committee established the consignment shop in July 2014, and has raised thousands of dollars from the Monday sales they have held so far.

“Many residents who downsized from a large family home, have storage lockers at Edgewood which are chock full of surplus furniture and other items. Residents are delighted that their donations to the Treasure Cove consignment shop will ultimately help graduating seniors reach their educational goals,” explained Kathleen D’Amico, Edgewood’s Marketing Director.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Announces Readings by Local Author Mariève Rugo

Mariève Rugo
Mariève Rugo

Local author and Edgewood LifeCare Community resident Mariève Rugo has recently published her second book of poetry, “The Only Afterlife”.

Readings by the author will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andover Bookstore, 89R Main Street in Andover, and Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Edgewood LifeCare Community, 575 Osgood Street in North Andover.

At the Edgewood event, complimentary refreshments will be served and copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Released in July, “The Only Afterlife” published by Lynx House Press of Washington, is Ms. Rugo’s second book. It has already received a Runner Up award in the Blue Lynx contest.

The 68-page compilation of poems, of which 39 out of 48 have been pre-published, took a decade to write. “The Only Afterlife” has a recurrent theme of the author’s childhood and the war in England. Ms. Rugo was born in Romania and lived in France, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary and England during her youth. She spoke four languages and had seven parents. Within the framework of both personal and international history, Ms. Rugo examines memory, love, family, war and death.

Ms. Rugo’s first book of poems, entitled “Fields of Vision”, was published by The University of Alabama Press and won The University of Alabama competition in 1983. Her work has appeared in such journals as The Kenyon Review, The Southern Review, The Georgia Review and Chelsea.

Ms. Rugo has taught at Brown University and a number of other venues, including St. Paul’s School and Bucknell University. Formerly of Cambridge, MA, Ms. Rugo resides at Edgewood LifeCare Community.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Supports Alzheimer’s Association with “The Longest Day” Fundraiser

Nancy Ryan, Edgewood's Wellness Specialist and event organizer shows Mr. Dick Judge how to use the Nu-Step equipment during The Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association.
Nancy Ryan, Edgewood’s Wellness Specialist and event organizer shows Mr. Dick Judge how to use the Nu-Step equipment during The Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Edgewood LifeCare Community, the award-winning, non-profit senior living community in North Andover, held a fundraiser entitled “The Longest Day” to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Longest Day event symbolized the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Edgewood community residents, family members and staff participated in this team event. To raise funds, participants donated $1.00 per minute for every minute of exercise spent on Edgewood’s NuStep machines. Over $600 was raised for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Announces Farm to Table Event on July 23rd

_DSC8593-2Edgewood LifeCare Community, the award-winning, non-profit senior living community in North Andover, will hold a farm to table community event entitled “Delicious by Design” on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Edgewood Patio, 575 Osgood Street, North Andover. There is no cost to attend.

Join the Edgewood community as they share their bounty in a fun, educational and interactive Farm to Table event. Attendees may indulge in freshly prepared dishes created by Edgewood’s culinary department, and learn how to cook simple, light and nutritious meals using fresh ingredients from locally sourced farms.

Edgewood obtains fresh produce from two different local farms for the summer – Herb Hill Micro-Dairy Farm in Andover and Simone’s Riverside Farm (a family-run farm with three generations of farmers) in Methuen. Valley View Farm in Topsfield provides fresh goat cheese and award winning ice cream comes from Richardson’s Farm in Middleton.

Farm to Table – a Way of Life at Edgewood

During the spring and summer, Edgewood offers their residents a true farm to table experience every day, using locally sourced ingredients from North Andover and surrounding areas, honey from their beehives, maple syrup tapped from their own maple trees, fresh herbs from their own herbaceous border, and wine that they bottle. They get fresh seafood from Gloucester and Boston and (occasionally) locally sourced pork and chicken. And, they’re always smoking – pork, salmon and brisket – on a regular basis. The culinary experience at Edgewood offers something for every resident’s palate, along with dining choices of two restaurants, private dining and a take-out option.

Seating is limited at the Farm to Table event and a reservation is required. To reserve a seat, RSVP to (978) 208-4230 or online at the Delicious By Design event page, www.edgewoodrc.com.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Holds Appreciation Breakfast for North Andover Firefighters & Paramedics

Marlene Rotering, President and CEO of Edgewood LifeCare Community presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Chief Andy Melnikas and staff to hang in the new North Andover Fire House Headquarters.
Marlene Rotering, President and CEO of Edgewood LifeCare Community presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Chief Andy Melnikas and staff to hang in the new North Andover Fire House Headquarters.

In the spirit of International Firefighters Day, and in appreciation of all that the North Andover Fire Department does for their community’s residents, the award-winning, non-profit Edgewood LifeCare Community in North Andover held a special Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Edgewood Clubhouse.

International Firefighters Day is May 4th and the staff of Edgewood LifeCare Community honored the firefighters and paramedics of the North Andover Fire Department with a Certificate of Appreciation along with “a sweet thank you” gift of Edgewood’s Private Reserve Maple Syrup (made on the premises) for the firehouse.

Chief Andrew Melnikas along with firefighters and paramedics were in attendance.

“We are delighted to have this opportunity to honor the men and women who keep our residents safe every day and thank them for all that they do. It is a pleasure to meet each of them and serve them for a change!” said Marlene Rotering, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community Announces Informative Interactive Panel on May 21

_DSC8593-2Edgewood LifeCare Community, the award-winning, non-profit senior living community in North Andover, is holding an “Explore Your Options” informative Interactive Panel & Luncheon for seniors and their family members on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. This event will be held in the Edgewood Auditorium located at 575 Osgood Street and is open to the public. There is no cost to attend.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. They are dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults.

Kathleen D’Amico, Marketing Director will help attendees navigate the various senior living options available today, so they may gain a better understanding of their options and make the best choice for their needs. Residents will also be in attendance to talk about their experiences of researching communities and share their stories of life at Edgewood.

With the focus always on residents and their independence, Edgewood answers to the wants and needs of residents, not shareholders. Edgewood has long-standing management and staff that go “above and beyond” to ensure that every day is the best it can be. As a self-managed, not-for-profit, all investments are used to enhance the community. Edgewood LifeCare residents never have to worry about relocating again, because all the care they need is at Edgewood.

To reserve a seat for the complimentary luncheon, call 978-208-4230 or RSVP online at www.edgewoodrc.com by May 18th.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit senior living community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being. Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. Members enjoy entertainment, trips, wellness programs and a wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, which are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) program. Many of these programs are also open to the public.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined independent apartment and cottage home living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

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Edgewood LifeCare Community to Hold “Make Your Best Move” Seminar on Thursday, March 12th

_DSC8593-2Edgewood LifeCare Community, an award-winning, non-profit independent living LifeCare community will hold a seminar and luncheon entitled “Make Your Best Move” on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in their auditorium, located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover.

Edgewood’s “Make Your Best Move” seminar discusses all aspects of moving and how doing it correctly will streamline your way to a stress-free retirement lifestyle.

Featured speakers are Linda Early, realtor and owner of Coco, Early & Associates, and Kate Grondin, owner of Home Transition Resources. Topics covered will include: facts about the current housing market; insider tips and tricks for downsizing; ideas for increasing your home’s curb appeal; strategies for staging your home for today’s buyers; the secrets of selling your home quicker; and expert help coordinating all aspects of your move.

This event is free and open to the public.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To reserve your seat, call 978-620-0042 or sign up online at http://www.edgewoodrc.com.

Edgewood is dedicated to providing a well-rounded, intellectually stimulating and physically active environment for older adults. A wide range of unique lectures, classes and films, many which are open to the public, are offered on an ongoing basis through the Edgewood LifeLong Learning (ELL) Program. Events held recently include “Robert Burns Night” celebrating the life and work of Scotland’s most famous poet. Upcoming events include a “Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft” presentation by the Better Business Bureau and “The Mensch of Malden Mills” with special guest Aaron Feuerstein of Malden Mills factory complex.

The Edgewood Difference

Founded in 1997, Edgewood LifeCare Community is an award-winning, non-profit community focused on enriching the lives of their members. Edgewood offers independent living, health care and support services, which empower members to be the architects of their own well-being.

As the only LifeCare community in the Merrimack Valley, Edgewood offers refined apartment and cottage independent living for active older adults as well as short term rehabilitation and long term care at the Meadows Health Center. Edgewood LifeCare Community boasts lower entrance fees as compared to the Greater Boston area, and monthly rates for services remain stable regardless of the level of care needed. Edgewood LifeCare Community is located at 575 Osgood Street in North Andover, MA. For more information, contact (978) 738-6145 or visit www.edgewoodrc.com.

 

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