Meet Melody Longdon! I received a message weeks ago from Mark, our Director of Property Operations, saying that during his visit to Willow Green he had met a resident, Melody, who shared an incredible story of her journey. She was grateful to be where she was in life, proud of what she had overcome,…
Meet Mariana Barchetti! Family Heritage Mariana was born and raised in Durango, Mexico. It wasn’t until she was a teenager that she moved to the states for a chance to receive an education. “In the town I’m from there was just one elementary school,” Mariana tells me. “Once my oldest brother got to high…
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer Just as it’s unusual for a baby to be brought home from the hospital without a name, it’s equally uncommon for a real estate project to close financing and begin construction while remaining nameless. And yet, that is where we found ourselves until recently with our newest…
Meet Mark Davis! Mark is always bubbly when you see him, and it was no different on this occasion, even through the phone. We check in on how things are going since I used to see him every day at 40 West, Then we get to talking about him! Mark is endlessly grateful for…
Meet Sarah Blanchard! Sarah and I began by exchanging hockey stories before we really got into the conversation. A native of Canada, mainly Toronto, Sarah is no stranger to wintertime pond hockey games and visits to the local rink. Growing up her family enjoyed activities outdoors, whether in the cold or warm season. Having…
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer Friends: “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” So says retired Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven, whose accomplishments are too many to fit in this newsletter. He even wrote a book called “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World.” In…
Meet Prem Tamang Prem, and his son Mima, meet Maggie and me in the office at Villa Verde. David, an adult, wanted to come to help translate for his father but, after a while, it turned into a highlight of Mima as well. Both men have great attitudes and life stories. It was fun…
Meet Jeff Tamburello! Jeff and I sit down in the community room at Arapahoe Green. There are two white lounge chairs next to each other that we choose. Jeff’s chair comes with a little panda stuffed animal atop one of the arms which he places his hand on for the remainder of our time.…
Meet Lynda Junker! I place a call to Lynda in the morning in order to accommodate her chemo schedule. From the moment she answers she’s in a great mood. I’d come to learn that this is just her personality. No matter what trials we discussed she always says with an upbeat tone, ‘but I’m…
Meet Sheri Replane! I jump on a video call with Sheri, our very own Director of Communications, and my boss, for a call much different than our typical. This time, I get to interview her for our staff spotlight, and I’m excited to spend time with Sheri learning more about what makes her special!…