Minnetonka Mayor Praises Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Members of Zvago Glen Lake Cooperative in Minnetonka celebrated their new community with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony May 23, 2017.
Top 5 Blog Posts — May 30, 2017
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Award-Winning Ecumen Employees and Communities Recognized at Annual Leadership Meeting
Ecumen leaders and communities with outstanding achievements in 2016 were recognized at an awards presentation ceremony at the company’s annual Leadership Conference held on May 17, 2017.
Built with an 'Eagle' Eye: DL Teen Designs Picnic Shelter at Ecumen as Eagle Scout Project
Detroit Lakes High School senior Cody Christen designed and built a new picnic shelter for Ecumen Detroit Lakes in order to earn his rank of Eagle Scout. With the help of his fellow Scouts, family and friends, Christen completed the project in roughly 143 hours.
Ecumen’s Cheryl Dinsmore Leading State Activity Professionals Association
Cheryl Dinsmore, Life Enhancement Supervisor at Ecumen Meadows of Worthington, Minn., currently is serving as president of the Minnesota Statewide Activity Professionals (MN SWAP).
Honoring Dr. John Beaumier and His Life of Giving Back
When a young John Beaumier was trying to make his way in the world, someone was always there for him. With help from others along the way, he became a highly accomplished Mayo-trained orthopedic surgeon who loved his work and prospered.
Abiitan Mill City Featured in Lavender Magazine
Writer Terrance Griep profiles Abiitan Mill City in the current issue of Lavender Magazine. “Our residents want the modern, urban experience,” Abiitan Executive Director Erwan Moison tells Griep. “They love the convenience and community of city living, especially being steps from the Guthrie, the Mill City Farmer’s Market, and the Stone Arch Bridge. Plus, they love having Smith & Porter, a great restaurant and bar, onsite.”
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
In Memoriam: A Marine Comes Home 74 Years Later
This was a special Memorial Day for Mary Hagen, a resident of Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, who recently learned her brother is coming home after 74 years.
Veteran’s Hill at Ecumen Bethany Community Honors Those Who Serve
It’s known as Veteran’s Hill – the hill below Ecumen Bethany Community’s Chapel in Alexandria, Minn.
Award-Winning Ecumen Employees and Communities Recognized at Annual Leadership Meeting
Ecumen leaders and communities with outstanding achievements in 2016 were recognized at an awards presentation ceremony at the company’s annual Leadership Conference held on May 17, 2017.
Remembering Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
On Monday, May 29, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day. Thank you to all of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, past and present. Ecumen honors you!
Ecumen’s Cheryl Dinsmore Leading State Activity Professionals Association
Cheryl Dinsmore, Life Enhancement Supervisor at Ecumen Meadows of Worthington, Minn., currently is serving as president of the Minnesota Statewide Activity Professionals (MN SWAP).
Grilling This Memorial Day? Reduce Cancer Risk From Outdoor Grilling
With Memorial Day weekend coming up quickly, there is no doubt that cooking out on the grill is on everyone’s minds. But, it is important to keep in mind the safest and healthiest ways to cookout before firing up the grill.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 104th Birthday Elrose Milverstedt
Ecumen honors Elrose Milverstedt, a resident of Ecumen CountrySide in Owatonna, Minn., who is 104.
Built with an 'Eagle' Eye: DL Teen Designs Picnic Shelter at Ecumen as Eagle Scout Project
DL-Online tells the story of Cody Christen’s dedication to designing and building a new picnic shelter for Ecumen Detroit Lakes in order to earn his rank of Eagle Scout.