MARCH NEWS
March / 6 / 2017
Dear Family and Friends of Forest Hills,

Spring is right around the corner and we are already preparing here at Forest Hills! Our Gardening Club is champing at the bit and starts meeting this month. There are many other exciting programs coming up with our Life Enrichment staff, so be sure to take a look at the highlights below!

I want to thank you all for your patience as we continue to search for a replacement for (the irreplaceable) Shirley Chatlin. We have conducted several interviews and we hope to have a narrowed down list of candidates soon. Once we that happens, I expect to involve the Resident Council in making the final selection for our new Administrative Assistant.

In other news, I am pleased to announce that Dining Services has brought back our weekly "Specialty Stations."  Recently we enjoyed a hot fudge station as well as a delicious waffle station! These specialty stations are located either just outside or just inside the Assisted Living Dining Room, for dining convenience. As we continue to improve our dining program, we look forward to other updates and new services.

Here's to warmer months coming soon!

Looking forward to see you all around Forest Hills, 

Mary Savoy, RN, MS, LNHA
Executive Director 
Forest Hills of DC & Forest Side Memory Care  
In This Issue
FAMILY FACT OF THE MONTH:

Did you know...

In addition to the RN Supervisor on duty, a senior member of
the Forest Hills Management Team is on call each weekend.
If you need assistance from the Manager on Duty on a S aturday or Sunday, please alert the weekend onsite RN Supervisor. The Supervisor may be reached by calling our main number 202-966-7623, or inquiring at the front desk.
Age-Friendly DC
Community Consultation at FHDC

How can DC become an easier place to age?

What matters to you?

 What joys and concerns do you have in your neighborhood and community?

Join us as we talk about "Moving Toward an Age-Friendly City"
Thursday, April 27th
1:00pm - 3:00pm
4901 Connecticut Ave., NW

For more information about this event, click here for a flyer.
For more information about Age-Friendly DC, visit their website here.
January 2017 Ceca Award Winner
Rose Teasley

Congratulations to Rose Teasley on winning the January 2017 Ceca Award! Last month we celebrated her award at Forest Hills with some of the nice things her peers had to say about her:

"Rose is awesome - she was aware of a staffing concern, gave up her day off, and came into work without being called or prompted just in case there was a shortage. Rose is quiet and unassuming but her presence and integrity shows in her caring for our residents but also for her coworkers."

"Rose is a very pleasant person. Very cheerful with the residents and a true team player."

"I nominate Rosetta for this Ceca Award for her consistent attention to all the residents. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a resident is safe and comforted especially if the resident is disoriented. On many occasions, I see Rosetta escorting a resident who has turned a wrong corner, letting the resident know she is safe. Rosetta is more than deserving of this Ceca Award."

"Rosetta is being nominated today for the Ceca Award because of the hard work she does. She will go the extra mile just to make sure her residents are taken good care of. She is proactive when it comes to her job."

Thank you to Rose for all you do for our residents and our community!

Click to learn more about Ceca Awards
March Life Enrichment Programs at a Glance
Highlights from the upcoming month

Mon., March 6th
 10:30am - Current Events & Discussion with Lenore (Library)
Wed., March 8th
 3:30pm - Tea Social & Poetry with Lynette Rosser (Library)
Sat., March 11th
 10:30am - Piano Favorites with Pianist Jill Parsons (Lounge)
Tue., March 14th
 10:30am - Garden Club Meets (Library)
Thu., March 16th
3:30pm - Happy Hour & Classical Music with Steve Baddour (Lounge)
Fri., March 17th
 3:00pm - St. Patrick's Day with Violinist Fred Wilcox (Lounge)
Mon., March 20th
 10:30am - Art Lecture with Joey Manlapaz (Library)
Fri., March 24th
 10:30am - Coffee & Pie Social (Gift Shop & Deli)
Wed., March 29th
 2:30pm - Music & Memories with Donna Duvall (Lounge)
Every Sunday
 11:15am - Worship Service with Ceres (Assembly Hall)

Click for full calendar
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