February Festivities at Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill

Retirement is a time for celebration, and this month at Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, there is a lot to celebrate! February brings many holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, and the Chinese New Year, so grab your party hats and join us for all of our February festivities.

If you’re not into parties, there are plenty of other wellness, entertainment, and social events during the month that you won’t want to miss.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love. So celebrate your loved one on Feb. 13 at the Annual Cadbury Couples Valentine Luncheon. Couples are invited to the Oakroom at 11:30 a.m. for delicious food, soft music, and warm candlelight to put you in the Valentine’s Day mood. A table for two at Cherry Hill will be a great place to have your Valentine’s Day date!

Don’t have a date, but looking for love? Join residents in the Oakroom at 2:30 p.m. for the Sweetheart Soiree. Pete Inaurato, college television on-air interviewer and anchor, will be singing covers of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and other artists. Mingle with fellow residents over delicious desserts and boundless beverages.

Making a House into a Home

After you have decided that Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, is the right continuing care retirement community for you, it’s time to turn your new living space into a place you can call home. Here at Cadbury’s Cherry Hill, New Jersey, community, we think it’s important for our residents to feel at home. That’s why we go to long lengths to ensure that your new apartment is exactly how you like.

When becoming a resident, a move-in coordinator will assist you during the entire process, from staging and selling your old home, to unpacking the last box in the new one. Your move-in coordinator can answer any questions you may have and will make the process as smooth as possible.

Introducing the Veteran VIP Program

Heroes don’t stop being heroes just because their service to our country has ended. At Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, the thanks don’t begin and end on Veterans Day, either.

It’s because of this great respect and admiration for our American heroes that Cadbury Senior Lifestyles, Cherry Hill, is offering a special incentive for veterans this winter: For a limited time, veterans and their spouses will receive a five percent savings off the base rate for assisted living—for life.

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 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: 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.