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THE ORCHARD SCOOP
Orchard Heights 5200 Chestnut Ridge Road March 2021
Orchard Park, New York 14127
Orchard Heights Taking Shots to Sink Covid
In this
Issue
~Shot Snapshots
~March
Birthdays
~Letter from the
Administrator
~Residents
and
Co-worker of the month
A letter from the Administrator
Dear Resident Family and Friends,
This notice is for our Assisted Living and Memory Care Residents, no
protocols are changing for our Independent residents.
I am happy to announce beginning this Thursday, March 11 th, 2021
we will be reopening for visitation, providing there are no changes.
Due to previous online scheduling challenges, we ask that you
please call our receptionist between the hours of 8am – 6:30pm to
set up your visitation appointment.
We are happy to offer longer visits in additional spaces to accommo-
date as many families as practical. At this point, visits will still be su-
pervised, 6 ft apart, and without any exchange of food or drinks.
Assisted Living: We are offering five, 45-minute time slots, in 5 differ-
ent locations throughout the building daily. There is a limitation of 2
visitors per resident, per visit
Memory Care: We are offering two, 45- minute time slots in 2 desig-
nated locations for visitation daily. There is a limitation of 2 visitors
per resident, per visit.
Upon entry it is required to have a mask on and check in at the front desk to complete your screening. Our
receptionist will guide you to your visitation area. We ask all families to go directly to the designated visitation
area and please refrain from interacting with other residents, families or staff during your visit. This is to avoid
congregation in the hallways.
If you have questions about your loved one, please call the nursing station.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns, I look forward to seeing everyone!
Sincerely,
Colleen Roy, Administrator
Saint Patrick's Day Trivia
The very first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Boston in 1737, and it seems as if
we’ve been wearing green and eating corned beef and cabbage on March 17 ever
since. But some of the most beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions are not traditional at
all. For example, the Irish don’t eat corned beef. It was Irish Americans who began
eating beef in the 19th century. In Ireland, Irish bacon or lamb stew is the dish of
choice on the holiday. Long before green was the color of the Emerald Isle, St. Patrick
was associated with the color blue. As the political divide grew between Britain and
Ireland, the Irish adopted the color green as a symbol of independence. Perhaps most
shocking of all, St. Patrick’s real name wasn’t Patrick at all, but Maewyn Succat. Nor
was he from Ireland but born in Britain under the rule of the Romans. Was St. Maewyn
Italian?
Best wishes for a terrific March Birthday
Residents
Katherine Yager March 1
Margaret Boehm March 3
Nancy Bukaty March 7
Jack Mcallister March 12
Paul Pieczonka March 14
Theresa Gemza March 20
Mary Moscato March 25
Noreen Buckley March 25
Co-Workers
Prince Rudahindwa March 6
Tajae Johnson March 14
Resident of the Month– Warner Anderson
Warner is being recognized for his patience and gentlemanly ways. Originally
from Cheektowaga NY, he was a teacher for many years. Warner is a devoted
husband to his wife Marion and the father of 3. In his leisure time he enjoys gar-
dening, music, reading mysteries, playing cards and a good joke. Congratula-
tions Warner and thank you for all you do for all of us!
Resident of the Month– William Korzelius
Bill is being recognized for his sociability and the way he always looks out for oth-
er people, residents and staff alike. He is originally from East Aurora, New York
and is the father of two, He is the founder of the Bar Bill in the same town. He is a
US Navy veteran and served during the Korean War. In his spare time, he enjoys
movies, word games, parties, golf , playing Euchre. He also enjoys Football and
Hockey. Thanks Bill for all you do!
Co-Worker of the Month– Nancy Cantrell
Nancy Cantrell is being recognized this month for many reasons. She takes great care
of the residents, is a hard worker and frequently puts in extra time. Nancy has been a
nurse for 37 years and been caring for the residents of Orchard Heights since 2017. In
her spare time she enjoys knitting, crocheting and reading. She is most proud of the
great people she works with. Nancy loves working with all the friendly residents and staff.
Congratulations and thank you for all you do for all of us here.
No Passport Required
Your
If you’ve been putting off your American landscapes. Many muse- Management
dream vacation , March 30, Virtual ums offer virtual tours of their collec-
Vacation Day, offers the chance to tions, which can easily be accessed via Team!!
visit white sandy beaches, ancient city Google Arts and Culture.
squares, and luxurious hotels all from
the comfort of your computer desk. A You can even take a virtual train ride Administrator
virtual vacation means you do not through the Alps or the Rockies. Or Colleen Roy
have to spend thousands of dollars, maybe you’d like to ride the Hogwarts Croy@hamistergroup.com
take time off work, or be stranded in Express from the Harry Potter novels?
an unfamiliar airport. Technological All aboard Scotland’s Jacobite Steam
advances also make virtual “traveling” Train as it crosses the Glenfinn via- Marketing & Sales Director
more immersive than ever before: it is duct. Julie Anderson
possible to feel as if you really are janderson@hamistergroup.com
standing at the top of Mount Everest, For a truly immersive experience,
Business Office Manager
gliding through the canals of Venice, don a virtual reality (VR) headset,
Nicole Brunn
strolling the halls of the Louvre, or which provides 360-degree views and nbrunn@orchardheights.com
even blasting off to outer realistic sounds of your surroundings.
space or the moon. Some of the most beloved names in Director of Nursing
travel and exploration, such as Na- Paula Hammond, RN
Virtual Vacation Day was con- tional Geographic Explore VR, have phammond
ceived by noted travel writer Terrance offered their footage to make the ex- @orchardheights.com
Zepke in 2016. She realized how perience feel as lifelike as possible.
lucky she was to be able to travel the Other companies, such as ecosphere, Assistant Director of Nursing
Antoinette Wilson, LPN
world and knew that many others did Alcove, Flyover Zone, and Escape
awilson@orchardheights.com
not enjoy the same opportunities. She Now VR, offer virtual access to many
created Virtual Vacation Day to inspire of the globe’s most important sights RN Case Manager
anyone with an Internet connection to and cities. Best of all, you can even Laura Weston
explore the wonders of the world. snap virtual photos as souvenirs. lweston@orchardheights.com
Websites like EarthCam offer free ac-
cess to live webcams of Costa Rican Culinary Services Director
volcanoes, Caribbean beaches, Euro- Denise Siuda
pean street corners, and rugged dsiuda@orchardheights.com
Recreation Director
Humor corner Lee Watson
lwatson@orchardheights.com
• What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture. Maintenance Director
• Why shouldn’t you iron a four-leaf clover? You might press your Brian Castiglia
bcastiglia@orchardheights.com
luck!
• Knock, knock! Who's there? Irish. Irish who? Irish you a happy St. Housekeeping/Laundry
Patrick's Day! Erica Worley
eworley@orchardheights.com
What type of bow cannot be tied? A rainbow
• James said to his friend Daniel, "I know a girl who married an Irish-
man on St. Patrick's Day."
Daniel said, "Oh really?"
James said, "No, O'Reilly."
• Why do frogs love St. Patrick’s Day? Answer: Because they are
already wearing green.
• Why do so many leprechauns become florists? Answer: Because
they have green thumbs.
• When is a potato not an Irish potato? Answer: When it’s a french
fry.
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