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MESSAGE FROM BRAD DALTON, NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Hello from Warm Hearth Village. I’m so happy to be here on this beautiful campus. It’s an incredible honor to lead this organization with its rich history and outstanding reputation for quality and innovation. I look forward to building upon the success that our employees, Ferne and the Board of Directors have so skillfully achieved over the last two decades.
As I become immersed in all that is Warm Hearth, my first order of business is to meet and get to know our outstanding team of employees and all of the amazing residents who call this Village home. I’m eager to hear their ideas and questions as we craft a plan for moving forward together.
Equally as exciting is becoming part of the Blacksburg business community again. I have fond memories of my time here and I look forward to cultivating new relationships and building upon old ones on behalf of Warm Hearth Village. I hope there is a time soon when the threat of COVID-19 subsides and we can meet face to face and re-establish that sense of community that makes this area so special.
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RESIDENTS RAISE FUNDS TO INSTALL OUTDOOR RECREATION COURT
Warm Hearth Village will soon have a new multi-purpose outdoor recreation court on campus. Village resident Roland Byrd, who is an avid Pickleball player, spearheaded the initiative to create a designated area for Pickleball, tennis, ping pong and basketball. Byrd made a sizable gift to the Warm Hearth Foundation toward the construction cost for his project and encouraged other residents to do the same. He has also remained involved in the planning process, working alongside staff and Copeland Excavation and Construction, who's been contracted to build the court. The court is being built adjacent to the Village Center and should be complete by the end of the month.
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KROONTJE HEALTH CARE CENTER WELCOMES NEW ADMINISTRATOR
On October 19, Korie Flannagan will join Warm Hearth Village as the new Administrator of the Kroontje Health Care Center. Korie comes to us from Medical Facilities of America (MFA) where she started as an Assistant Administrator at Salem Health and Rehabilitation. She went on to become the Administrator for Norfolk Health and Rehabilitation and most recently for Charlottesville Health and Rehabilitation.
Korie has a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Psychology from Roanoke College, a Masters Degree of Business Administration from Liberty University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and preceptor. Welcome, Korie!
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RADFORD UNIVERSITY TO HOST WORLD WAR II SERIES
This Zoom series, sponsored by Radford University College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences, Department of History and McConnell Library aims to commemorate the lives of those who fought for freedom in World War II. As a long-standing partner of Radford University, Warm Hearth Village has been invited to participate in the weekly presentations through the month of November. Join in via Zoom each Wednesday at 4 pm.
October 7 - Breaking Enigma: The Bletchley Park Codebreakers and the Turning Bombe, hosted by Neil Sigmon, Ph.D.
October 14 - Invisible Soldiers: African Americans in the Second World War, hosted by Sam Malesky
October 28 - German Perspective on VE Day, hosted by Mike Montgomery, Ph.D.
November 4 - From the Holocaust to Now: Visual Narratives of Trauma, Part I, hosted by Roann Barris
November 11 - Posters Go to War: Visual Narratives of Trauma, Part II, hosted by Roann Barris
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FOUNDATION RECEIVES LARGE ESTATE GIFT FOR BENEVOLENCE ENDOWMENT
The Warm Hearth Foundation recently received an estate gift from longtime donors and Warm Hearth residents Jim and Mary Ellen Moore. The Moores’ estate bequeathed $426,299.13 to the Foundation’s Brian H. Smith Benevolence Endowment which helps support seniors in need of housing and care at Warm Hearth Village. Their gift leaves a legacy of lasting impact at Warm Hearth Village and will benefit countless seniors in need, now and into the future, who would otherwise be unable to afford the cost of their healthcare.
The Moores were instrumental in helping establish Warm Hearth at Home so seniors from throughout the NRV could enjoy the benefits of Warm Hearth Village in their own homes. The Foundation is exceedingly grateful for their friendship over the years and for this tremendous gift. “They loved Warm Hearth and enjoyed the time they lived there,” said Barb Moore, the Moores’ daughter. “They appreciated the care they received and believed in the organization’s mission.”
Including the Warm Hearth Foundation in your estate planning is an important way you can help further the mission of Warm Hearth Village. To learn more, contact Amy Slone, Associate Director of Development at (540) 443-3413 or click here to visit our website.
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PREVENTING FALLS - ONLINE CLASS
Each year, millions of seniors are treated in emergency departments for falls. Join Carilion Clinic Community Health Educator & Safe Kids Coordinator, Jill Lucas-Drakeford for this online class to learn about ways to help prevent falls in and around your home.
Thursday, October 15 at 11:30 am
Registration is not required - join in live by clicking here.
Warm Hearth at Home helps address a range of fall hazards at home, including musculoskeletal issues, visual disturbances, functional and cognitive impairments, chronic conditions, medications and home safety. To learn more about how Warm Hearth at Home can partner with you, call (540) 443-3428 or visit our website.
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LEWISGALE HOSPITAL HONORS WARM HEARTH VILLAGE RESIDENT
Marian Kelso recently celebrated her 95th birthday in grand style thanks to some creative planning by staff at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery and Warm Hearth Village. Seated upon a makeshift queen’s throne in front of the hospital, Kelso waved to friends and fellow volunteers who participated in a surprise drive-by birthday celebration. “Although our volunteers are unable to be on-site presently, we still want to celebrate them, especially when it is a major milestone. Seeing the smile and joy on Marian’s face when she saw some fellow volunteers and realized we were all there to celebrate her was heartwarming. Working with Warm Hearth Village on planning this special celebration was a great experience,” said Rhonda Whaling, volunteer manager for the hospital.
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NEW CONVENIENT VOTING LOCATIONS AND DATES
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2020 NEIGHBORS IN NEED CAMPAIGN
As we approach the end of 2020, the Warm Hearth Foundation will soon kick-off its annual campaign for Neighbors in Need. Last year, your support of our programs provided a lifeline to seniors in need on our campus in the form of healthcare, nutrition, personal care items and pet food. Together, we were able to provide 74,000 pounds of food, $21,000 worth of basic necessities, access to housing and healthcare for 46 individuals at Showalter Center and the Kroontje Health Care Center. Will you extend a helping hand with your gift of support today? You are the lifeline that ensures access to healthcare and life’s basic necessities for our residents. Donate now or contact Karen Nelson at (540) 443-3406 to learn more about how you can support the Warm Hearth Foundation.
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