News Highlights

2008

Hmmm...A new resident? Just outside, someone is happy it's Spring.

Thanks to Barbara Silpe for sharing many of the wonderful scenery and nature photographs on this page.

● In 2008, the Living Well Family Band will be performing at a number of care homes across the state of Vermont, sharing their love of drums and music.

Area harpist Margie Beckoff has been doing this for a number of years and recently asked our very own band to join her.  Margie is pictured here when she—and her harp—visited Living Well.

● A glimpse into the personalized room of one of our residents.

2007

A stunning picture of Living Well under a blanket of snow.

● Residents at Living Well made and sent Christmas ornaments for the

United States Capital Christmas tree, which the state of Vermont is provided for 2007.

● Our annual Open House was held in November. In between enjoying healthy snacks buffet-style, everyone was treated to some impromptu music.

● In November, residents entered a homemade gingerbread house in a local contest. As previous winners in the People's Choice category, everyone anxiously awaits the results. The gingerbread house is currently on display at the National Bank in Middlebury, VT.

● More fun holiday-related news—two residents helped make garlands as part of downtown decorations in Bristol Village, VT.

● Living Well Care Home was nominated for the Governor's Healthy Aging Award in the Program Champion category for their drumming circle, and subsequently spawned Family Band.

● The Living Well Family Band has had several public gigs with many more on the way!

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● Jazz for Peace performed a benefit concert for Living Well, and it's parent association Awakening Sanctuary,

this summer in Bristol, VT. View the flyer, the evening's program, and the sponsors who helped make the evening a success.

Another concert is planned for Nov. 2008!

● We've added a page where you can meet our favorite Suppliers - wonderful businesses that have shared their talent and/or products with our residents.

● A grant was received from Merchant's Bank Foundation; the proceeds will be applied toward the purchase of a stair lift, enabling residents to easily maneuver to the second floor.

One of our residents relaxes outside by the newly created therapeutic garden.  Thanks to Alena, with Rocky Dale Gardens, for her work in the garden and for snapping this picture.

2006

● Annual Fall Open House - Sunday, November 12th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to visit our facility, meet our residents and staff, sample our healthy food, and enjoy live music.

● Newspaper article from Addison Independent August 7th, 2006.

● Living Well sponsored the Fleximind Memory Program in August 2006.

● Short Term Respite Care is available; view bookmark and learn more.

● Special recognition awarded to our residents-decorated float in the July 4th parade!

● Living Well's Administration was interviewed by a national publication to discuss our unique method of operations. We are the first nonprofit health care facility in the country to utilize a dynamic governance model called sociocracy.

Two of our residents relaxing outside.

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