Hello Dolly! Residents Star in Musical-Inspired Calendar

“Do you want to pose as a model?” a sign posted to the community board at Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, asked residents in October. As residents began to take notice of the scant sign, phone calls to Cherry Hill’s Director of Activities Agnes Tan—whose number was listed on the flier—indicated that the collective answer from the community was a resounding “yes!”

When Agnes took phone calls from interested residents, she gauged their interest in a calendar project. The more she spoke with them, the more interested they became in starring in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey, community’s first resident calendar.

Meet Community’s New Admissions Director Kelly Mahoney

Kelly Mahoney, admissions director

One would say that Kelly Mahoney is a real people person. She enjoys working with hospital staff members and patients with the goal of bringing new residents to Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Kelly has a strong background in health care, having worked for Care One, Abigail House, Avista, Innova Health and Rehab and Medford Care Center as an external case manager. She was also a hospital social worker at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden and Virtua Memorial Hospital.

“I had always loved social work, but when an opportunity arose to be an external case manager at Medford Care Center, I took it,” said Kelly. “And now I am here at Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill and couldn’t be happier. I enjoy visiting the different hospitals to assess patients and work with the discharge planners, social workers and physicians. Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, has an outstanding reputation for being a leader in senior living and I am proud to be part of the team.”

Cadbury Residents Association Performances Taking Center Stage in New Jersey Senior Living Community, Resident's Life

If you are trying to find Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill (NJ) resident Bruce Zollers on a typical Saturday night, just look for the paper trail: He can often be found papering the community, hanging flyers on bulletin boards and in elevators to promote the upcoming week's musical performance.

Bruce has served as coordinator of the weekly Cadbury Residents Association Center Stage Performances at Cadbury's flagship community in South Jersey since March and plans to continue bringing in bands or solo musicians as well as the the occasional magician and impressionist for shows throughout 2015. Bruce is also president of the Cadbury Residents Association, which involves residents in more than 20 committees, including a movie committee, decorating committee, news and views group, entertainment committee, etc. The Monday night performances have made Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill's main lobby a happening place to be for community residents and their guests nearly every Monday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lights of Love at Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill

Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, is excited to welcome in the holiday season with its annual Lights of Love event Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Cherry Hill, New Jersey, community.

The festival, which is open to staff, residents and their friends and family, will kick off at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Hors d’oeuvres and hot drinks will be served at 4:30 p.m., at which time residents and their guests will adorn the tree with ornaments and stars to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill Welcomes New Physician Group

The staff at Cadbury at Cherry Hill is happy to announce that the physician group for residents has expanded to include the Maro Group Pracitce of Robert J. Maro Jr. and Associates. With 138 independent living apartments and 64 assisted living apartments, the wellbeing of the many seniors at Cadbury at Cherry Hill is about to improve even more.

Learn How to Leave a Legacy at Cadbury Event November 12

Have you had the conversation with your family yet? You know…the one about what you will do with all of your personal possessions that are important to you and will be important to your family someday? Well, now is a good time to get the dialogue started to avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings down the road.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill to Celebrate Sukkot

As the leaves start to change from green to gold, days become shorter and the air becomes a little more crisp, many of us turn our thoughts to the fall season. For Jewish families, this natural transition is the “Season of our Joy” or Sukkot, pronounced “Sue COAT.” The holiday officially begins at sunset on Oct. 8 and ends Oct. 15 at nightfall. Sukkot is a traditional Jewish holiday to remember the 40 years that their ancestors spent wandering from Egypt to Israel in the dessert—all while living in temporary shelters. This seven-day celebration is a joyful holiday rich in traditions and many look forward to the holiday throughout the year, including residents at Cadbury at Cherry Hill.

Why Now? Cadbury at Cherry Hillʼs Location Beats the Rest

In real estate, three things are of utmost value: location, location, location. Cadbury at Cherry Hill is ideally situated, just minutes from Philadelphia. Excellent opportunities for shopping, for continuing education, and for health care are literally right next door. And with proximity to public transportation as well as major highways, itʼs easy to hop in the car or catch a train, whether youʼre headed to a museum in Philadelphia, a ball game in Trenton, a jaunt to the Jersey Shore, or a show in New York. The East Coast is your playground. You simply lock your door and go!

Cherry Hill itself is a great place to call home. Money magazine named it one of the best towns to live in, and the same survey ranked Cherry Hill the eighth-safest town in the country. Add to the equation beautiful neighborhoods, streets lined with blossoming cherry trees, and fine restaurants, and the sum is one fine community.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill Brings Locally-Grown Produce to its Residents

We all know eating fresh fruits and vegetables is healthy for you, but did you know that eating locally grown produce is even better? The closer foods are grown, the fresher they are, which means they will taste better and be more nutritious. Buying local also means you are supporting area businesses and building community.

Residents of Cadbury at Cherry Hill, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Cherry Hill, N.J., now have the opportunity to enjoy locally-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables right at their dining table. The community, through a wholesale vendor, is buying its produce from Hunter’s Farm Market in Cinnaminson, N.J., and the residents couldn’t be happier.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill: Jumping into Fall Events

With Labor Day behind us, summer is unofficially over, and it’s time to start looking forward to fall! This September, Cadbury at Cherry Hill has a variety of events to help you forget your end-of-summer blues and get excited about everything fall has to offer!

Resident Profile: Sharon Zollers

Sharon Zollers

For Cadbury at Cherry Hill resident Sharon Zollers, volunteering isn’t something you do once a year around the holidays, or something you spend a few hours doing once in a while. It’s a lifestyle.

Sharon has been volunteering almost her whole life. She took a break while she was raising her children, but once they were in school, she started volunteering for hospice, and she hasn’t stopped since. Once she started working full-time and could no longer volunteer with hospice, Sharon became more involved with her church, where many of her current volunteer efforts stem.

The Quaker Philosophy & Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Members of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, founded Cadbury at Cherry Hill in 1978. Their philosophies, including social justice, peace and equality, continue to guide the way Cadbury at Cherry Hill operates.

“We look at our understanding the tenets and beliefs of the Quakers and try to apply that. One of the basic things Quakers believe is that there is God in each of us, so everyone is equal. We’re very non-discriminatory. We’re welcoming to all faiths, religions, races, genders, sexual orientations, cultures—everything. We also look at individuals as they age and become more frail, we make sure they are treated with respect and dignity. We apply that in everything that we do,” said Vic Amey, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), president & CEO of Cadbury Senior Services (the parent company of Cadbury at Cherry Hill).

Meet Stacy Rendino, Cadbury at Cherry Hill’s New Admissions Coordinator!

Stacy Rendino

Stacy Rendino is excited to be one of the newest members of Cadbury at Cherry Hill. In her new role, she works to increase census at Cadbury at Cherry Hill by creating relationships with referral sources. Additionally, she conducts the tours, checks insurances, completes the admissions paperwork, alerts staff of new and readmissions and makes sure the rooms are ready for admissions. And, she does all of this with a smile!

August Activities at Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Every month is exciting at Cadbury at Cherry Hill! This August, residents have numerous events to look forward to, such as programs, special guests, and much more.

Back by popular demand, every Monday at 2:30 p.m., Cadbury at Cherry Hill residents will be served ice cream in the Main Lobby. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!

On August 5, singer and songwriter Eddie McLoyd will visit Cadbury at Cherry Hill and perform “A Motown Summer” for residents. Come and enjoy a show full of upbeat music with friends!

Why Now? Financial Benefits of Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community

Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Do you or your loved ones want to move into a retirement community but believe it is too expensive? Cadbury at Cherry Hill offers prospective residents affordable options to finance this move.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill offers four different residential packages to make living at the retirement community as affordable and comfortable as possible.

Cadbury’s Future Fitness Partnership Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle for Community

A look inside Cadbury at Cherry Hill.

Cadbury at Cherry Hill residents now have greater access to quality health and fitness initiatives, thanks to a recent partnership with Future Fitness.

Future Fitness offers a range of classes, from yoga to aquatics, to members in fitness centers throughout New Jersey. The Cadbury at Cherry Hill and Future Fitness partnership gives residents the chance to become a Future Fitness member at a discounted rate while Cadbury at Cherry Hill pays for the one time entrance fee and 50 percent of the monthly membership fee.

Is Cadbury Affordable?

Cadbury at Cherry Hill

People are often surprised to find just how affordable life at Cadbury can be. We offer various contract types and our Lifecare option gives residents and their family members incredible peace of mind and a great value. Many don’t realize so many of their expenses while living at home are included while living here at Cadbury, so sometimes being part of our community is even more affordable than living at home---with so much more to offer!

What's Happening at Cadbury at Cherry Hill?

Cadbury at Cherry Hill residents have a lot of activities and events to look forward to this month. July will be a time full of celebrations, meetings, trips, and much more!

July highlights include:

What Makes Cadbury Different?

Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Last week, we introduced you to the concept of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). This week, we’re going to highlight what makes Cadbury different from other CCRCs – our history, our Quaker philosophy and roots, and our Lifecare plan.

Cadbury has a long history in the community of South Jersey. In the late 1970s, members of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) were interested in creating a continuing care retirement community for individuals of modest means. They received a certificate of incorporation for a new corporation, named Friends Manor, in September of 1977. Shortly thereafter, the name of the organization was formally changed to Cadbury Corporation, after Henry Joel Cadbury, a well-renowned Quaker historian, scholar, and non-profit administrator.

What Does It Mean to Be a Continuing Care Retirement Community?

Cadbury at Cherry Hill provides affordable
luxury and peace of mind.

A continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is a special type of residence where a person can live within a campus and have his or her needs met, regardless of any future health or wealth concerns. A CCRC traditionally offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled health care, which allow the CCRC to meet the needs of all residents as they move through the aging process.  In addition to meeting health needs, CCRCs aim to nurture spiritual, emotional, social, and nutritional needs through their amazing activities, events, and dining program.

Staying Busy at Cadbury at Cherry Hill

Cadbury at Cherry Hill

When you picture a retirement community, do you think of one where the residents are involved? One in which there are a variety of activities to enjoy? If so, look no farther than Cadbury at Cherry Hill.

Cadbury offers residents a number of different activities: physical, social, and spiritual- to occupy their day.

Cadbury’s Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Program Returns People Home

Brian Klocke

When examining health care options, are you aware of the different programs and services available? Have you heard of sub-acute rehabilitation services?

“Cooking with Poppy”

Many families eat dinner together every night, and the staff and residents of Cadbury at Cherry Hill, a retirement community in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, are no exception. Wanting to spice up the resident’s dinner hour, Dining Services Director John Hanstein created a monthly event called, “Cooking with Poppy.”

“Cooking with Poppy,” so named thanks to Hanstein’s grandchildren, is an interactive event in which residents are able to watch Hanstein cook a meal in order to learn the steps to create popular, easy-to-cook dishes. Before the event, Hanstein passes out a recipe so residents can follow along.

Why I like Cadbury

As I looked at the snow driven scene outside my living room window, I made a decision that changed my life. I moved to Cadbury. I had been to several promotional lunches in the past two years and also visited friends who lived there. Why should I dread the coming winter with high heat and electric bills – not to mention other expenses such as taxes, sewer, and water bills? I called my children and told them I was moving to Cadbury. This was my decision, not theirs.

Why Cadbury?

Several years ago it became apparent that I was having trouble crawling under cars, keeping the lawn mowers operating, keeping the grass cut and keeping up with the maintenance around the house. My wife was also starting to have knee problems. We decided that it was time to look around for a place to really retire. We started looking around at the various continuing care retirement communities. My parents had lived at one for about 10 years, but we didn’t like several of the conditions at the place where they were. Other places didn’t provide independent living apartments while other places were too far from the neighborhood with which we wanted to remain in contact. Expense was an issue for others. We had received previous invitations to social events at Cadbury, but couldn’t quite fit in the time. It wasn’t until we received an invitation to an ice cream social that we decided we could make the time to check it out.

Cadbury Renewed Focus on Health Care

Brian Klocke

By Brian Klocke

Health Care Center Administrator

The Charlotte D. Nelson Health Care Center of Cadbury at Cherry Hill has seen many changes since its opening in 1981, but the focus remains on providing the highest quality of care for all of our residents. Most recently, the center has been revitalized with new leadership beginning with the appointment of Megan Nessel, LNHA as associate executive director of Cadbury at Cherry Hill, with oversight of skilled nursing and dining services. Megan has worked at Cadbury at Cherry Hill for the past 10 years, mostly in Human Resources.