A Tribute to Pastor John Peterson, Beloved Hospice Chaplain in Litchfield
Pastor John Peterson, the recently retired Hospice Chaplain at Ecumen Home Care & Hospice - Litchfield, has a special way of meeting people where they are -- with grace and without judgment.
A Shakespearean Day at Ecumen Lakeshore
Ten Thousand Things Theater Company of Minneapolis traveled to Duluth last week to perform Shakespeare’s “Pericles” for Ecumen Lakeshore residents, who were on the edge of their seats for the entire performance.
Zvago Glen Lake Hosting Moving Solutions Seminar
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a senior housing community opening in the spring of 2017 on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, is hosting a seminar on how to move to a new home. It will be held Oct. 26, 2016, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gold Nugget Tavern & Grill at 14401 Excelsior Boulevard in Minnetonka.
Diane Bjorkman of Gentle Transitions will share tips to ensure the moving process goes smoothly. Her program includes discussions on the art of downsizing; what to do with all the “stuff”; packing tips; and moving day. Gentle Transitions has more than 16 years of experience moving thousands of households.
The seminar is open to members and prospects of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a 54-unit co-op at 14301 Stewart Lane in Minnetonka. Make your reservation to attend by calling 952-679-8715 or visiting the showroom and sales office at 14446 Excelsior Boulevard in Minnetonka, next to Caribou Coffee.
Senior cooperatives are communities where residents buy shares of the corporation that owns the building — an ownership structure that offers financial advantages similar to traditional home ownership, along with lower costs of entry than many condominiums or townhomes. Plus, co-op owners have a strong say in shaping their community and how it operates.
Zvago is being developed by OneTwoOne Development, a partnership between Ecumen and Lifestyle Communities, a Bloomington-based development company. This is Ecumen’s first senior cooperative project and is being marketed to active adults 62 and older. Two similar co-op communities are now in development — Zvago St. Anthony Park in downtown St. Anthony Park in St. Paul and Zvago Central Village in Apple Valley.
For more information call 952-679-8715 or click here to contact the sales staff online. The sales office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.
Top 5 Blog Posts — October 17, 2016
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Ecumen Bethany Community Named Employer of the Year by Lakes Area Professional Women
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has been named the Employer of the Year (in the large employer category) by Lakes Area Professional Women. The annual award recognizes employers who make opportunities available to women employees.
An Understandable Explanation of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's is a complex condition that eludes simplification. But this 8-minute video expertly explains how it works, who it affects and what happens as it progresses.
Ecumen Velocity 2017 Class Holds First Workshop
The Ecumen Velocity 2017 held its first two-day session this week, focusing on the theme of “Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence.” The workshop included numerous leadership development activities, a Velocity alumni panel, and a discussion with CEO Kathryn Roberts.
A Purposeful Woman: Wendy Griese, Life Enrichment Manager at Grand Village
Wendy Griese is very clear about her purpose in life. It’s to help others find their purpose.
Dramatic Demographic Shift in Age Affects Employers, Seniors and Communities in Minnesota
Finding the right people to fill open positions is a growing challenge for employers all across Minnesota. It is a very serious issue aging care providers, who are faced with a double whammy of large numbers of retiring employees and a smaller pool from which to draw younger employees. This is especially concerning, because the senior portion of our population will continue to grow as Baby Boomers retire, and more and more people will need aging care services.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
An Understandable Explanation of Alzheimer’s
If you've had trouble understanding Alzheimer's, try this short, straightfoward video explanation.
Ecumen Bethany Community Named Employer of the Year by Lakes Area Professional Women
Ecumen Bethany Community in Alexandria, Minn., has been named the Employer of the Year (in the large employer category) by Lakes Area Professional Women.
Zvago Glen Lake Hosting Open House October 15
Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative, a new senior housing community on the north shore of Glen Lake in Minnetonka, is holding an open house this Saturday,October 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Top 5 Blog Posts — October 10, 2016
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Ecumen Velocity 2017 Class Holds First Workshop
The Ecumen Velocity 2017 held its first two-day session last week, focusing on the theme of “Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence.” The workshop included numerous leadership development activities, a Velocity alumni panel, and a discussion with CEO Kathryn Roberts.
A Purposeful Woman: Wendy Griese, Life Enrichment Manager at Grand Village
Wendy Griese is very clear about her purpose in life. It’s to help others find their purpose.
'Celebrating Wisdom'--A Short Video History of Aging in Minnesota
“Celebrating Wisdom,” sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging, is a Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) program that examines getting older in American and in Minnesota. It shines a light on many important aging issues for Minnesota's continuously changing landscape, including the impending "Age Wave" and the increasing diversity within the state's population.
The Aging Workforce Is a Wellspring of Opportunity
You don’t immediately become an empty husk of the person when you turn 60, writes Lee Naik, Managing Director of Accenture Digital. How, he asks, do we ensure that we’re not needlessly putting a whole generation out to pasture because they’ve hit some meaningless number?
Dramatic Demographic Shift in Age Affects Employers, Seniors and Communities in Minnesota
Finding the right people to fill open positions is a growing challenge for employers all across Minnesota. It is a very serious issue aging care providers, who are faced with a double whammy of large numbers of retiring employees and a smaller pool from which to draw younger employees. This is especially concerning, because the senior portion of our population will continue to grow as Baby Boomers retire, and more and more people will need aging care services.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen Velocity 2017 Class Holds First Workshop
The Ecumen Velocity 2017 class held its first two-day session this week, focusing on the theme of “Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence.”
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 101st Birthday Lillian Jorgenson
Ecumen honors Lillian Jorgenson, a resident of Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, who is 101.