Worthy Local Cause – The Marshfield Food Pantry

Residents and staff gladly join forces each year to raise money for the Marshfield Food Pantry through sales of locally made items at the Holiday Boutique, held at the senior retirement living community. This year the community is proud to donate $2,500 to Jim Hewitt and the food pantry.

Featured left to right are: (Back row) Village at Proprietors Green residents Mara Rand and Sonya Steinberg, Colleen Ferguson, executive director, Jim Hewitt of the Marshfield Food Pantry, Valeri Williams, resident services director and Heather Payne of the community’s activities department. In the front row are residents Edith Seacord, Ginny Bellofatto, and Margaret Karns.

 

Holiday Boutique with a Heart!

There was lots of spirit at the annual Holiday Boutique held at Village at Proprietors Green. Festive trees, inventive reindeer treats, handmade wreaths and other holiday decorations filled the community. Early shoppers were rewarded for their efforts as they purchased handmade items for friends and loved ones. All proceeds from the holiday sales will benefit the Marshfield Food Pantry.

Village at Proprietors Green residents like to get an early start on holiday shopping. From (left to right) residents Arcely French, Nickie Pelczar, and Karen Ciocca visit one of the many beautiful tables filled with holiday crafts and goodies.
These handmade reindeer hot cocoa treats are always a hit at the community Holiday Boutique.
Staff members Heather Payne and Valeri Williams hold items for sale.
If a small, decorative Christmas tree was what you were looking for Village at Proprietors Green had plenty at the annual Holiday Boutique to benefit the Marshfield Food Pantry.
Resident Arcely French models a beautiful handmade hat during the annual Holiday Boutique.
Village at Proprietors Green residents and friends Dot Kilcoyne and Sonya Steinberg (left to right) picked up two of the small hand-made Christmas trees during the recent shopping event.

A Culture of Caring based on “Doing the Right Thing” Theme of Welch Senior Living Awards Dinner

During the annual Welch Senior Living Awards Dinner celebrating long-term staff, Principal Paul T. Casale, made special mention of the culture of caring the company fosters, saying it all boils down to “Doing the right thing.” He congratulated and thanked employees for their dedication, high standards, and length of service during the holiday-themed event, held this year at The Villa at Ridder Country Club. The awards dinner is an opportunity to recognize the nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, activities professionals, housekeepers, maintenance staff, and many others whose roles are critical to the happiness, health, and well-being of residents.

Caitlin Sullivan, business office director, is among the most tenured staff members at Village at Proprietors Green. She was honored for 20 years of service with Welch Senior Living.  Another of the evening highlights is the selection of the Employee of the Year. Chosen from a pool of employees who have received Employee of the Quarter honors, the award this year went to Amanda Korona, resident assistant at Village at Proprietors Green.

Paul T. Casale, principal of Welch Senior Living, presented Amanda Korona, a resident assistant at Village at Proprietors Green, with Employee of the Year honors. She received $1,500.
Colleen Ferguson, executive director, Village at Proprietors Green, presents the 20-year award for service to Caitlin Sullivan, business office director for the community.
The holiday-themed Staff Recognition Dinner is a time-honored Welch Senior Living tradition.

Spectacular Spooks at Village at Proprietors Green

Village at Proprietors Green staff get into spirit for Halloween. They are left to right: Caitlin Sullivan, business office director; Khaled Amir, memory care resident assistant; Donna King, executive assistant; Kathy Gardner, memory care director; and Colleen Ferguson, executive director, with her dog, Gracie.

Residents and staff joined forces at Village at Proprietors Green for a Halloween filled with friendly ghosts and goblins. Besides sweet treats the only thing on the menu was a hefty dose of fun!

Resident Services Director Valeri Williams, dressed as a bedazzling “Good Witch,” stands next to the "Commander-in-Chief, who on Halloween was Village at Proprietors Green resident Edith Griffiths. Edith won a prize for her costume!
Resident Services Director Valeri Williams, dressed as a bedazzling “Good Witch,” stands next to the “Commander-in-Chief, who on Halloween was Village at Proprietors Green resident Edith Griffiths. Edith won a prize for her costume!
Activity Assistant Jane Spitz received a ribbon for “Funniest” costume, coming to the Village at Proprietors Green party as a very convincing “Nutty Professor,” from the Jerry Lewis movie.
Activity Assistant Jane Spitz received a ribbon for “Funniest” costume, coming to the Village at Proprietors Green party as a very convincing “Nutty Professor,” from the Jerry Lewis movie.
The Roaring Twenties came roaring back at the costume party held at Village at Proprietors Green for residents and staff. Residents Al and Marjorie Gates look stunning in top hat and fur.
The Roaring Twenties came roaring back at the costume party held at Village at Proprietors Green for residents and staff. Residents Al and Marjorie Gates look stunning in top hat and fur.
Dance to the Music! That’s what the costumed crowd at Village at Proprietors Green did as staff led them in song from the 80’s hit “Y. M.C. A.,” by the Village People. From left to right are staff members Gene Oliphant, Regatta Club coordinator; Sarah Gillis, LPN, assistant wellness director; Lynne Street, LPN, wellness director; Beth Stewart, LICSW, community social worker; and Jennifer Rohnstock, LPN, lead wellness nurse.
Dance to the Music! That’s what the costumed crowd at Village at Proprietors Green did as staff led them in song from the 80’s hit “Y. M.C. A.,” by the Village People. From left to right are staff members Gene Oliphant, Regatta Club coordinator; Sarah Gillis, LPN, assistant wellness director; Lynne Street, LPN, wellness director; Beth Stewart, LICSW, community social worker; and Jennifer Rohnstock, LPN, lead wellness nurse.
Halloween staff honors went to the ghoulish Khaled Amir and the grinning “Jack-in-box” Noreen Long.
Halloween staff honors went to the ghoulish Khaled Amir and the grinning “Jack-in-box” Noreen Long.
Residents Donna and John Young reveled in the black-and-orange colors of Halloween!
Residents Donna and John Young reveled in the black-and-orange colors of Halloween!
Cooking up a little magic on Halloween at Proprietors Green are left to right, staffers Suzanne Baker and Karen Coakley.
Cooking up a little magic on Halloween at Proprietors Green are left to right, staffers Suzanne Baker and Karen Coakley.
Resident Polly Stiglich knows how to impress with her Halloween costume.
Resident Polly Stiglich knows how to impress with her Halloween costume.
Village at Proprietors Green staff get into spirit for Halloween. They are left to right: Caitlin Sullivan, business office director; Khaled Amir, memory care resident assistant; Donna King, executive assistant; Kathy Gardner, memory care director; and Colleen Ferguson, executive director, with her dog, Gracie.
Village at Proprietors Green staff get into spirit for Halloween. They are left to right: Caitlin Sullivan, business office director; Khaled Amir, memory care resident assistant; Donna King, executive assistant; Kathy Gardner, memory care director; and Colleen Ferguson, executive director, with her dog, Gracie.

Holiday Boutique Supports Food Pantry

Village at Proprietors Green will be holding their Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. Proceeds from the shopping day will benefit the pantry. Buy hand-crafted items from jewelry and baskets to candles and quilts.

View Boutique details in this flyer.

Community-at-Large Turns Out for Dementia Presentation by Dr. Danny Mendoza

Village at Proprietors Green recently welcomed Dr. Danny Mendoza, chief of psychiatry at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth. Dr. Mendoza, a geriatric psychiatrist, talked about the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and many forms of dementia such as vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. His easy-to-understand presentation provided a wealth of information for individuals whose loved ones, colleagues, or friends may be dealing with a dementia diagnosis.

In the question-and-answer period, Dr. Mendoza was asked about contributing factors that might bring on dementia and whether certain medications could result in dementia-like symptoms. Throughout the informal presentation, he stressed that earlier diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can lead to better treatment over time.

Village at Proprietors Green is a Welch Senior Living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. If you have questions or concerns about a loved one who is experiencing memory issues and may need to live in a secure, supportive environment, with specialized care and many opportunities for therapeutic activities and social interaction, contact us at 781-319-5067.

Dr. Danny Mendoza, a noted geriatric psychiatrist, pauses for a photograph with Village at Proprietors Green Executive Director Colleen Ferguson (on left) and Director of Community Relations for Welch Senior Living Lynda Chuckran.
Gwen DeVasto, LCSW, CMC-clinical support team leader/care manager, Overlook-CARE, Elizabeth Stewart, LICSW, social worker at Village at Proprietors Green, and Eve Masiello, LICSW, director of the Senior Behavioral Health Center-Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth gather for a photograph.
Rick Frye, whose mother, Margery Frye lives in independent living at Village at Proprietors Green, came to the presentation with his wife, Jennifer Frye.
Colleen Ferguson, executive director, Village at Proprietors Green and Anne-Marie Powers, community outreach coordinator, NVNA and Hospice and co-chair of the Alzheimer’s Partnership of the South Shore, had a chance to catch up before Dr. Mendoza’s presentation.
Many professionals turned out for Dr. Mendoza’s presentation titled, “Is it Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease?” including Lynda Chuckran, director of community relations, Welch Senior Living, Rita Evans, RN-CCM, elder care and benefits coordinator at United Senior Advisors Inc., who was talking with colleague Eve Masiello, LICSW, director of the Senior Behavioral Health Center-Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.
Pembroke Council on Aging Director Anna Seery, (left) chats with Certified Geriatric Care Manager Carolyn Walsh, CMC, CDP, who owns Senior Steps (middle), and colleague Eve Masiello, LICSW, director of the Senior Behavioral Health Center-Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.

 

Village at Proprietors Green is among top fund-raising teams for South Shore Alzheimer’s Walk

Village at Proprietors Green employees, residents, and their families have raised to-date a total of $7,777, placing the Welch Senior Living community among the top five fund-raising teams for the South Shore Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thank you to everyone involved in the 2017 Walk at Pilgrim Memorial State Park in Plymouth!

Village at Proprietors Green Grand Champions include Retta Dwyer who raised $3,595 and Caitlin Rankin, who raised $1,000. Additionally, Welch Senior Living was a $2,500 corporate Promise Garden Sponsor.

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

Village at Proprietors Green and Welch Senior Living
2017 Walk Team Members

Residents Enjoy Farewell to Summer Lobsterbake!

When it comes to enjoying the company of their neighbors and feasting on New England’s favorite foods, residents at Village at Proprietors Green are all in. The Lobsterbake is an annual tradition for residents of the senior living community’s three neighborhoods, independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Resident Edith Seacord expresses her delight as she prepares to feast on a succulent lobster.
And she is not alone, as Village at Proprietors Green John Gazzola tears off a tasty morsel.
Nickie Pelczar displays this year’s signature dinner complete with lobster, corn on the cob, and mouth-watering potatoes
Arcely French gives her approval, with a “Thumbs up!” during the annual Lobster Bake for residents of Village at Proprietors Green.
Trudy Salerno is another Village at Proprietors Green resident who attended the senior living community’s annual Lobster Bake.
Village at Proprietors Green Dining Room servers, left to right, Marcus Friedel and Trevor Perry Gore, have a chance to sample some savory lobster following their shift serving to the residents who gathered for the annual feast.

Annual Lobster Bake Celebrates the Community’s Referral Partners

For professionals in the senior living industry, the Networking Party of the summer is certainly the Lobster Bake at Village at Proprietors Green. This annual thank-you event celebrates the strong and valuable partnerships between the senior living community and its many referral colleagues, both within and outside the field of healthcare.

During this year’s event, nearly 100 healthcare and business professionals enjoyed a classic feast of lobster, clam chowder and seasonal favorites. Among those catching up with colleagues or touring the community were professionals from visiting nurse associations, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, area hospitals, home care agencies and elder care organizations.

Managed by Welch Senior Living, Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield offers a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 781-319-5061 or click here.

Welch Senior Living Director of Community Relations Lynda Chuckran (second from left) stands with her referral colleagues from South Shore Health System, including far left, TJ White, community outreach liaison; Jann Ahern, vice president of home & community care operations; Lisa Royer, director of home & health resources, and Tina Dwyer, director of care coordination/community benefits officer.
Kate Granigan, LICSW, C-ASWCM, CEO of LifeCare Advocates and a long-time referral partner for Village at Proprietors Green and Welch Senior Living, gets ready to dive into a delicious lobster dinner.
Mingling with colleagues you don’t see all the time is one of the many benefits of the annual Lobster Bake farewell-to-summer party. Norwell VNA and Hospice CEO Renee McInnes (left) chats with Nancy Zappolo, director of referral and case management, BaneCare South.
Ellen Steward, manager of client relations for Brigham and Women’s Hospital takes time for a photo with Tom Anderson, physician liaison at Brigham and Women’s, and (far right) Rose DiPietro, chief transformation officer – South Shore Health System.
Before the Lobster Bake begins, Village at Proprietors Green Executive Director Colleen Ferguson greets Elizabeth White, a Pembroke-based elder law attorney.
Sales Manager for Village at Proprietors Green, Mike Iarocci, greets local representatives from the Marshfield Council Aging (left to right) Edris Kelley, Lifelong Learning representative and Sheila Gagnon, vice chairperson of the Marshfield COA Board of Directors.
Plymouth resident and State Representative (First Plymouth District-R) Matt Muratore, enjoys opening remarks as referral partners are welcomed to the Lobster Bake at Village at Proprietors Green.
Michelle E. Woodbrey (CSA)®, CEO of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, greets Village at Proprietors Green Sales Manager Michael Iarocci, before the community’s annual Lobster Bake feast.
Among the many healthcare referral partners Village at Proprietors Green welcomed to the Lobster Bake was Eve Masiello, LICSW, director of the senior behavioral health center – Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.
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