Springfield Masonic Community and The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, April 2nd was the perfect day to take a walk, especially if it is “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s“. Springfield Masonic Community (SMC) has been a supporter of this walk for several years, and plans to continue their support for many years to come. Wittenberg … Continued
Navigating Alzheimer’s and Dementia with Your Loved Ones When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, some families make the decision to care for them at home. This is a difficult and potentially overwhelming task. Navigating Alzheimer’s and dementia with your Loved ones can be difficult, your role in managing daily tasks will increase as … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Celebrates National Cream Filled Donut Day Everyone that lives and works at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) enjoys celebrating so many food related holidays. September 14th was no exception. Community members started their day with “cream sticks”. A local grocery store provided sweet treats. Western Reserve Masonic Community celebrates National Cream … Continued
Meet Jonathan, Social Wellness Coordinator at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community (SMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Jonathan, Social Wellness Coordinator at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Jonathan so he could share his story and the success he’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at … Continued
Margaritaville Returns to Springfield Masonic Community A summer tradition that was put on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic, returned this August. Margaritaville returns to Springfield Masonic Community! Margaritaville was back, bigger and better than ever. There was a crowd of over 100 community members and their families. Everyone loved the food, cheeseburger sliders, … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community’s Annual Rummage Sale A summer tradition that had to be changed due to the pandemic, Western Reserve Masonic Community‘s Annual Rummage Sale returned in August. The 10th Annual WRMC Estate and Rummage Sale was back, bigger and better than ever. The sale is for the two days, Friday and Saturday. Employees … Continued
Dream Flights: The Greatest Generation Takes Flight The greatest generation takes flight with Dream Flights! Operation September Freedom flew into Ohio on August 11th and landed at Grimes Field in Urbana, Ohio. Dream Flights, a nonprofit organization, has six Stearman aircraft that regularly flies veterans across the United States. This year in August and September, … Continued
Brews and Tattoos: Springfield Masonic Community Get A Tattoo! Springfield Masonic Community get a tattoo! Many Springfield Masonic Community members and staff spent the afternoon enjoying non-alcoholic brews and getting tattoos! Our temporary tattoos had everyone talking and laughing. Everyone had fun deciding what kind of tattoos they wanted. There were large tattoos and small … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Goes to Medina’s County Fair When was the last time you went to the county fair? Western Reserve Masonic Community goes to Medina’s County Fair! Residents from independent living and skilled nursing attended the 176th Medina County Fair. WRMC wanted to make sure this was a special outing for everyone. Community … Continued
Let’s Play Golf: Golf Membership at The Ohio Masonic Communities According to Arnold Palmer, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated”. Golf is a timeless and ageless game with multiple benefits. Not only does it have great social and health benefits, but for the mental challenge. Your pace may be a bit slower and your … Continued
Browning Masonic Community and The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center Support Back to School If you have school aged children, August is the month for thinking “back to school” is just around the corner. No matter what school district your child attends, it’s time to be purchasing clothes and school supplies for opening day. Browning … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community Employees Participate in Back to School Program It’s been a long 15 months for the students and families in our community. With COVID-19, no one was expecting what would happen to conventional ways of attending school and learning. Little has been the same for elementary students all the way through high school … Continued
Meet Jesse, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Jesse, Life Enrichment Coordinator at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Jesse so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning … Continued
Recognizing Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Have you ever wondered where did I put my car keys? As people age, they may also wonder if this means that they have Alzheimer’s disease. Simply misplacing your keys is not a reason to panic. Recognizing signs of Alzheimer’s disease in your loved ones can be hard to navigate. … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Celebrates July 4th Our country celebrates Independence Day every year on July 4th. This year was even more special for the community members. Browning Masonic Community celebrates July 4th with our residents and community members. After living through more than a year of life during a pandemic, family and friends joined together … Continued
Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community. At Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC), our employees are super stars! Meet Heather, Receptionist at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down withHeather so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Western Reserve … Continued
Celebrating July 4th During the Pandemic Do you remember celebrating July 4th during the pandemic? Here at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC) our celebration looked completely different to our staff and community members. There were no fireworks to go out to see, and families were unable to see their love ones without a scheduled appointment. … Continued
Friday Nights at Springfield Masonic Community: Shish-Kebabs! Shish-Kebab Friday Nights at Springfield Masonic Community are happening again! Members enjoyed another exciting Friday night with their friends and neighbors. Over 90 people met at the clubhouse for dinner and music. Shish-Kebab was a new menu item for an SMC social event. Dinner came with potato salad, … Continued
July 4th at Springfield Masonic Community – Food, Music, and Fireworks! The Independence Day celebration began on July 2nd for over 300 community members, as well as their family and friends, to celebrate July 4th at Springfield Masonic Community. The community members were excited to have their families join them for this celebration. Several families … Continued
The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation Golf Classic Was A Huge Success! Celebrate with us – The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation Golf Classic was a huge success! The rain came early and departed before the shotgun start at the Wedgewood Golf and Country Club in Powell. The seventh annual US Bank/Ohio Masonic Home Foundation Golf Classic … Continued
Veterans of Foreign Wars Gift to Springfield Masonic Community! The Veterans of Foreign Wars Gift to Springfield Masonic Community! Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 1031 provided a generous gift of three, 32 inch smart televisions. This kindness originated with VFW member Chuck Mitchell. Chuck’s wife was a former community member at Pathways Memory Care. He … Continued
$5,000 Gift for Browning Masonic Community Hamer Lodge #167 located in Wapakoneta, Ohio provided a $5,000 gift to Browning Masonic Community (BMC). The gift is for BMC Aging Respectfully fund. Mark Harris toured Past Masters of the Lodge of Browning Masonic Community. At the conclusion of the tour, we presented them with a check. We … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Receives $8,000 Grant Browning Masonic Community receives an $8,000 grant from Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Through the generous gifts of its members, Zion Evangelical Lutheran is offering grants. For mission purposes beyond Zion and its congregation. Zion’s Endowment Committee administers the fund through an application process. The Mission Endowment Fund is celebrating … Continued
Food Trucks at Springfield Masonic Community It’s time for food trucks at Springfield Masonic Community! Diamond Dogs is a SMC favorite and the great turnout was proof of their good food and service. Again this week, SMC and corporate employees enjoyed lunch, as well as the largest number of community members so far this summer. … Continued
How Important is Exercise for Seniors? As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent many health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps keep your muscles strong so you can keep doing your daily activities without becoming … Continued
Meet Rebecca, Dietitian at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Rebecca, Dietitian at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Rebecca so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community? I have … Continued
.Memorial Day at Springfield Masonic Community Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. We honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. … Continued
Nutrition for Aging Well as an Older Adult Eating well is important for good nutrition at any age, but it is even more necessary to focus on nutrition for aging well as an older adult. Adequate nutrition is necessary for health, quality of life and vitality. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, many seniors do … Continued
Food Trucks Return to Springfield Masonic Community Food trucks return to Springfield Masonic Community! The crowds came out by golf carts, bus and on foot for the great lunch menu offered by Kleinfelder Hots and Brats. The Padre Jose was the big seller. Pricing was great and the portion sizes left no one hungry. Employees … Continued
Celebrating Derby Day at Springfield Masonic Community If you get the chance to visit the Kentucky Derby on the first weekend in May, you will find excited men and women from all over the country. Everyone was excited to be celebrating Derby Day at Springfield Masonic Community. Everyone enjoys the Derby Day party. The ladies … Continued
World War II Resident Starts His Day on a Plane World War II resident starts his day on a plane! Don Muncy started his day last Thursday by climbing into a TBM Avenger at Grimes Field, Urbana, Ohio. The skies were bright blue and the weather was perfect to go flying. The Avenger, a World … Continued
Mother’s Day Tea at Western Reserve Masonic Community The ladies tea was a spring time treat! Mother’s Day Tea at Western Reserve Masonic Community was celebrated with our community members and families. The ladies of WRMC dressed in their finest! The ladies wore their best hats to celebrate. We had close to 40 ladies attend … Continued
Springfield Masonic Community’s Food Truck Rally is Back! Spring and summer means that the Springfield Masonic Community‘s Food Truck Rally is back every other Friday. A variety of foods are offered and there is something for everyone. The first Friday employees and community members enjoyed a variety of delicious Greek foods. Yummy Gyro offered a … Continued
Meet Gary, Chef at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Gary, Chef at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Chef Gary so he could share his story and the success he’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community (BMC)? … Continued
Browning Masonic Community Appreciation Cookout It was a perfect spring day in early April at Browning Masonic Community. The community held its first event since the pandemic started in March 2020. The Browning Masonic Community Appreciation Cookout was a huge success as community members and staff gathered for food, entertainment, and much needed socialization. The … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community Spring Fling It was a beautiful spring Friday evening at Western Reserve Masonic Community (WRMC). The community members enjoyed a bit of spring while attending the Spring Fling. Everyone enjoyed a choice for dinner which consisted of either Cedar Plank Halibut, Lamb Chops, or Chicken Francesca. . … Continued
Rent or Buy: Options in Senior Living As you get a bit older, you may find yourself wanting to make a decision on renting or buying your next place to live. Do you want to spend all your time maintaining a yard and worrying about repairs that may or may not happen? Will you feel … Continued
Pizza and Game Night at Springfield Masonic Community . Pizza and Game Night at Springfield Masonic Community was March 12th! is a day that many of the community members at the SMC will remember. This was the first gathering since the pandemic started in March, 2020. Approximately 60 people turned out for the event. Green … Continued
Meet Mindy, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community! At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Mindy, Environmental Services at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Mindy so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at … Continued
Screening Protocols at Western Reserve Masonic Community We have continued to test our team and vendors twice a week for COVID-19. On Monday a vendor that had been working in Independent Living, tested positive on a rapid response test. We will continue to test our team members following the guidance of the Ohio Department of … Continued
In-Room Visitation Scheduling for Western Reserve Masonic Community We have been waiting patiently for Governor DeWine to update the health orders to address changes in visitation for skilled nursing and assisted livings in the State of Ohio. Today, the 7th Amended Health Order allows for significant changes to how and where visits can take place. … Continued
In-room visitation Browning Masonic Community We have been waiting patiently for Governor DeWine to update the health orders to address changes in visitation. Today, the 7th Amended Health Order allowed for significant changes to how and where visits can take place. In short, we are now able to allow for in-room SCHEDULED, in advance, visitation. … Continued
Meet Tiffani, Dietary at Springfield Masonic Community! At Springfield Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Tiffani, Dietary at Springfield Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Tiffani so she could share her story and the success she’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Springfield Masonic Community (SMC)? I … Continued
Campus Update at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the follow campus update at Western Reserve Masonic Community. This week, all community members in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing tested negative for COVID-19. Yesterday, two dining service team members tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid response antigen testing. We are now awaiting PCR results on … Continued
Campus Update at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus update at Western Reserve Masonic Community. A clinical team member reported today that they developed symptoms of COVID‑19 on Wednesday, February 10th, 2021. This staff member worked in both Traditional AL and Skilled Nursing in the days immediately before their symptom onset. Consequently, … Continued
Meet JJ, Maintenance at Browning Masonic Community! At Browning Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet JJ, Maintenance at Browning Masonic Community. We recently sat down with JJ so he could share his story and the success he’s had working in senior living. How long have you worked at Browning Masonic Community (BMC)? I … Continued
Meet Sharon, Environmental Services from Western Reserve Masonic Community! At Western Reserve Masonic Community, our employees are super stars! Meet Sharon, Environmental Services from Western Reserve Masonic Community. We recently sat down with Sharon so she could share her story and the success she’s had at working in senior living. How long have you worked … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Pleas read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. We have continued our twice a week COVID testing of our staff and vendors. On Monday January 6th, 1 caregiver in Skilled Nursing tested positive for COVID. All other staff and vendors were negative for the current … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community Please read the following campus updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community. On Monday, we performed rapid response testing for all staff and vendors, and all individuals tested negative for COVID‑19. Yesterday, we again tested all vendors and staff, and 1 nurse who works in Skilled Nursing and Traditional … Continued
Campus Updates at Western Reserve Masonic Community On Monday, we performed rapid response testing for all staff and vendors, and 2 Assisted Living Caregivers tested positive. We are currently awaiting their PCR results. Today, we tested all staff and vendors through PCR testing, and we are awaiting those results from our partner laboratory. Read more … Continued