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SPRINGHOUSE SENIOR LIVING – FEBRUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER

Employee of the Quarter

Merlyn Chambers, Care Partner in our Memory Support, Allen House, is an exemplary employee. She is kind, patient and empathetic. She is truly a role model for her peers and a mentor for new staff. She quietly performs her duties without complaint even in the most stressful times. Merlyn is always willing to take on additional tasks that are not part of her job description. She is well- respected by her co-workers and families adore her. Merlyn helps every resident whether the resident is on her assignment or not. She is the glue that holds the team together during stressful times.

Merlyn is a valuable member of the Springhouse staff. Allen House would not be the same without her. We are honored to award her the Employee of the Quarter–it is well deserved!

Allen House Renovations!

We are excited to announce that our Memory Support Assisted Living neighborhood is getting a new look! We are in the process of installing a new kitchen and updating the dining room and living room. Please pardon our appearance and dust. Stay tuned for updates and the big reveal.

Upcoming Event

Herb Pearce presents Presidential Profiles: Washington to Trump – Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Perspectives

Sunday, February 16th at 2:00 P.M.

Join Springhouse to hear revealing stories from Herb Pearce’s new book of the personal lives, loves and losses, triumphs and failures of each of the 44 Presidents from birth to death. Some dreamed of being President from childhood and others were pressured into it by wives or politicians. Hear the historical backdrop of each President’s time period in American history and how the Presidents represent the American character. Hear what actually occurred rather than the typical idealized textbook portrayal. Each President is typed in the two systems of the 9 Enneagram personality types and the 16 types of the Myers-Briggs.

Herb Pearce, M.Ed., is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled teachers of the Enneagram today. He has taught well over 2000 Enneagram workshops, trainings and presentations to the public and to hundreds of organizations. Having vast experience working as a psychotherapist using this system, Herb Pearce has worked with hundreds of individuals and couples to understand and communicate well to all types of people. He leads team building trainings in companies, is a public speaker, workshop presenter and personal life coach. Herb is the author of 6 books, Enneagram Basics, Enneagram Beyond the Basics, The Caregiver’s Enneagram, Herb’s Tips for Living, The Presidents book above, and Lessons from the River.

Please RSVP to Meredith Griffiths at mgriffiths@springhouseboston.org

or 617-522-0043×2110 if you’d like to attend.

Eat Away the Winter Blues

For your enjoyment, we feature a special message from our Dining Services, Health Care Services Group.

Eat Away the Winter Blues

Foods that are in season in February are brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, clementines,cranberries, grapefruit, kale, leeks,lemons, oranges,parsnips and pears.

These items can make some lovely and healthy dishes to beat the winter blues.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta: Roast off the veggies, cook the pasta and toss together with a little olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

Orange, Cranberry and Avocado Salad: Place ingredients over a bed of greens and squeeze some fresh orange juice over the top with some olive oil and toasted pistachios for a little crunch.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Leek and Grapefruit: Toss brussel sprouts and leeks together with olive oil and roast until tender. Toss with grapefruit segments for a refreshing side dish to any meal.