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May 21, 2025

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Welcomes New Residents at “Swing into Spring” Event

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On Tuesday, April 30th, Londonderry on the Tred Avon hosted its “Swing into Spring” celebration, welcoming over 80 residents to a joyful morning of music, refreshments, and community connection on the campus lawn overlooking the scenic Tred Avon River and the community’s newly completed pier.

The event, held from 10:00 a.m. to noon, served as one of Londonderry’s regular New Resident Welcome Parties and provided a beautiful backdrop to introduce twelve new residents to the community. CEO Christine Harrington opened the celebration, and Director of Community Engagement Erica Hardeo introduced each new neighbor, sharing fun and memorable facts that had guests laughing and reminiscing. One lighthearted moment revealed that two residents, newly reunited at Londonderry, had attended college together decades ago.

“Events like this are such a meaningful way to bring our community together,” said Harrington. “They help new and longtime residents connect, share stories, and create new memories—right here at home.”

Residents enjoyed live music by the Hotel Paradise Swing Duo, creating a lively and elegant atmosphere. The Londonderry Dining Team, led by Chef Chelsea Harris, served a delicious menu featuring a fresh salmon board, quiche, egg bites, muffins, Danishes, bagels, yogurt parfaits, and fresh fruit. A mimosa bar added a celebratory touch, while fresh floral centerpieces brightened each table. As a parting gift, each guest received a packet of fresh herbs to plant in their gardens.

“Chelsea and her team did an amazing job,” said one resident. “We had a great turnout, and the weather could not have been more perfect. It’s such a wonderful way for neighbors to meet each other and enjoy our beautiful campus.”

Londonderry holds welcome events like this throughout the year to help new residents settle in and build relationships within the community. The last welcome party was held in November 2024.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Cruisin’ with Christine: Listening to the Nurse with Lorraine Flisher

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have worked together on stories about this unique retirement community that educates its residents and the community. With Christine Harrington’s new addition as Londonderry’s CEO, we decided to follow Christine as she learns about the nooks and crannies of this beautiful campus.

This month, Christine visits with Londonderry’s nurse, Lorraine Flisher.

Lorraine joined the Londonderry team in 2015 and has since developed a comprehensive program that promotes a holistic approach to wellness and aging. She supports residents’ well-being by advocating for prevention, early detection, and intervention and facilitating care management and in-home care when needed.

Lorraine believes that wellness in aging is not simply the absence of illness but the continuation of growth, learning, joy, and connection.

This video is approximately 10 minutes in length. For more information about Londonderry, please go here.

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Leaders of Londonderry on the Tred Avon named “Women to Watch” by Baltimore Magazine

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The female leaders at Londonderry on the Tred Avon were named “Women to Watch” by Baltimore Magazine in its February issue. Pictured from left are Chelsea Harris, Erica Hardeo, Rachel Smith, Christine Harrington, Jennifer Hughes and Lacree Brown.

The female leaders at Londonderry on the Tred Avon were named “Women to Watch” by Baltimore Magazine in its February issue.

Baltimore Magazine recognized the female members of Londonderry’sleadership team for their visionary leadership and commitment to creating a vibrant, hospitality-focused culture on campus where residents and team members thrive. Recognized leaders include: Christine Harrington, Chief Executive Officer; Chelsea Harris, Director of Dining Services; Jennifer Hughes, Controller; Rachel Smith, Director of Sales and Marketing; Lacree Brown, Director of Housekeeping Services and Erica Hardeo, Director of Community Engagement.

 “These are a few of the amazing women who I have the pleasure of working with every day,” said Christine Harrington, Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO. “With the continued support of Londonderry’s Board of Directors and team, these women have positioned the community as a trusted leader in resort-style retirement living. This recognition from Baltimore Magazine is so well deserved of their inspiring hard work.”

Londonderry is always innovating and tailors its personalized services to meet the evolving needs of today’s retirees, setting the gold standard for senior living. Residents enjoy a dynamic, collaborative lifestyle where wellness is prioritized, independence is celebrated, and every day offers something new. From curating engaging social calendars and organizing fitness classes to coordinating outings, book clubs, winemaking, and card games, the community fosters meaningful connections and lifelong enrichment.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults, ages 62+, that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Londonderry’s Satellite Rotary Club continues support for senior supply drive

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For the second year, Londonderry’s Satellite Rotary Club, a branch of the Rotary Club of Easton, is partnering with the Talbot County Commission on Aging to support the Senior Supply Drive during February. This annual initiative provides essential incontinence products to low-income seniors in the community.

“At Londonderry, giving back is a core part of who we are,” said Christina Harrington, CEO of Londonderry on the Tred Avon. “Our Rotary Club members are dedicated to service, and we are proud to be part of this effort to assist seniors in our area who need these essential supplies.”

Founded last year, Londonderry’s Satellite Rotary Club is composed of passionate members committed to serving their community. Like all Rotary clubs, it meets regularly—on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Londonderry—and actively participates in community initiatives such as the Senior Supply Drive.

With nearly 30% of Talbot County’s population aged 65 or older, the county has the highest senior population percentage in Maryland. Many seniors struggle with incontinence, affecting over 60% of women and 25% of men, yet essential products can be costly. The Senior Supply Drive helps bridge this gap by ensuring those in need have access to necessary items.

Requested donations include:

  • Disposable gloves
  • Disposable flat underpads
  • Female incontinence pads
  • Pull-up incontinence briefs
  • Wipes

Donations can be dropped off at Londonderry, as well as the Talbot County Health Department, Brookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center, and Home Instead. Members of the community can also go online and make their donations via Amazon at https://a.co/cBZJWSR.

For more information, contact Carrie Ottey at the Talbot County Senior Center at 410-819-5678 or [email protected].

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults, ages 62+, that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon resident, Ken Sadler, wins People’s Choice Award in Queen Anne’s County art show

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Easton, Md. – Londonderry on the Tred Avon resident, Ken Sadler, was recently awarded the “People’s Choice for Best in Show” at the “Traffic Jam” art show hosted by ARTEast (Artists Roundtable – EasternShore) at the Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts. Sadler is pictured with his painting.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com. 

 

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Londonderry celebrates Team Service Awards

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During Londonderry on the Tred Avon’s annual Stockholders Meeting, stockholders, residents, and team members gathered to recognize the dedicated individuals who reached significant service milestones to the community. This year, a record-breaking 19 team members were honored for their anniversaries, which ranged from one year to an impressive twenty years of service.

“Londonderry is a family, and the deep connections between our residents and team members are the reason why,” said Christine Harrington, CEO of Londonderry on the Tred Avon. “Our community takes great pride in making Londonderry a wonderful place to work. This is reflected not only in our ability to retain team members but also in welcoming them back after life events like going to college or starting a family.”

 Celebrating 20 Years of Service
Jennifer Hughes, Controller, began her journey at Londonderry as a server in the Tred Avon Tavern while still in high school. Over the years, she pursued her advanced education and grew within the organization. Today, as Londonderry’s Controller, Jennifer’s deep knowledge of the community provides invaluable insights to the Board of Directors and operational team, helping Londonderry honor its past while preparing for the future.

 Brenda Brown, known affectionately as “Ms. Brenda,” is a beloved member of Londonderry’s housekeeping team. Brenda has witnessed Londonderry’s evolution over the past two decades, and exemplifies the dedication and heart that makes Londonderry a special place.

Recognizing 10 Years of Service: Rachel Smith, Robert Smith, and Elizabeth Whitby

Recognizing 5 Years of Service: Everett Freeman,  Chelsea Harris,  James Brooks,  Theresa Murray, Erica Hardeo and Emma Ross.

An additional eight team members were also celebrated for reaching one-year service anniversaries.

“Congratulations to all our award recipients,” added Harrington. “As a community, we value one another and deeply appreciate each person’s unique contributions to our team. Together, we make Londonderry a remarkable place to live and work.”

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Londonderry to host health care careers presentation in partnership with University of Maryland Baltimore

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon is honored to partner with the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) to host a presentation for Eastern Shore residents who are looking to go into the medical field, pursue a higher education medical degree or those who wish to return to school for an advanced degree in the medical field.

“We are excited to welcome the team from the University of Maryland Baltimore to Londonderry,” said Christine Harrington, Londonderry CEO. “We are proud to help UMB reach our local students so they can take advantage of some exciting opportunities to serve their community and make their hometown the place they can have a rewarding career and raise their families.”

This engaging and informative event will be held on Tuesday, January 7th from 4:00 – 5:30pm at the Londonderry Clubhouse, and will feature speakers from UMB’s academic leadership teams, including health care admissions deans from the School of Medicine, School of Graduate Studies (Physician’s Assistant Program), School of Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Pharmacy.)

High school juniors and seniors as well recent graduates, those considering a master’s degree or medical school are encouraged to attend to learn about UMB’s pathways to exciting and rewarding health care careers and its scholarship opportunities for those committed to bringing their skills back to the Eastern Shore.

For more information about the event, please contact Erica Hardeo, Director of Community Engagement at [email protected] or 410-820-8732 ext. 204.

 

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Londonderry’s Chelsea Harris Graduates from Shore Leadership

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that its Director of Dining Services, Chelsea Harris, graduated from the Shore Leadership Program on December 4th at the Easton Elks Lodge #1622.

“Shore Leadership was an incredible experience,” said Harris. “Even as an Eastern Shore native, there was still so much to learn about my home – its people, places, opportunities, and challenges. I was able to meet professionals from so many career paths and industries and learn new skills that I have already implemented in my work at Londonderry.”

During the nine-month program, Shore Leadership participants learn through face-to-face discussions with community leaders and experts from organizations and institutions that shape the region’s economic structure and culture. The class develops an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships and complexities of the region. Participants meet one day each month at locations throughout the Eastern Shore, discussing topics such as aspects of legacy, technology, economic development, community and arts, environment, education, and government.

Harris is the third Shore Leadership Graduate on Londonderry’s Leadership Team, joining Rachel Smith (21) and Jennifer Hughes (23). 

Since 1997, the Shore Leadership program has facilitated positive change and enhanced the quality of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. To apply to the Shore Leadership Program and Shore Leadership 2.0., fill out an application and submit a letter of recommendation on their website, https://shoreleadership.org/apply/.


About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Descendent of Maryland’s Liberty Tree planted at Londonderry on the Tred Avon

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A new Liberty Tree grows in Maryland. A tulip poplar (Liriodendron Tulipifera), grown from seeds taken from scion grafted from the same DNA of the State of Maryland’s original Liberty Tree now graces the grounds of Londonderry on the Tred Avon.

This Liberty Tree was donated by the Maryland Forestry Foundation to honor Janice R. and John E. Foss, Londonderry residents whose daughter works with the Maryland Forestry Foundation. Janice died in June 2024, inspiring the idea for planting of the tree. John is an active Londonderry resident who spearheaded a recent effort to enroll Londonderry’s oldest tree specimens in the Foundation’s Big Tree Program.

“This Liberty Tree is an incredible addition to our campus,” said Londonderry CEO Christine Harrington. “Londonderry’s grounds have witnessed a lot of Maryland history, and we are honored to be the new home for a Maryland Liberty Tree.”

The first Liberty Tree was an elm in Colonial Boston, made symbolic when destroyed by British Troops in 1775. In response to the British Stamp Act tax on the colonies, Liberty Trees were designated in each of the 13 colonies as meeting places for the outlawed Sons of Liberty groups. From their meetings and discussions, the seeds of the American Revolution were planted and Founding Father Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, immortalized the Liberty Tree in a poem.

Maryland’s Liberty Tree, a tulip poplar, on the campus of St. John’s College, in Annapolis, was famous as the last surviving of the colonial Liberty Trees. Experts date its origin to about 1599, making the tree at least 400 years old. The tree survived weather, several tree surgeries, fires, and even an explosion of two pounds of gunpowder, only to succumb to the winds of Hurricane Floyd in 1999. It was the largest known of its species in the United States, with a height of 124 feet, a circumference of 26 feet and a spread of 117 feet.

St. John’s College had the foresight to create a scion of the original Maryland Liberty Tree in the 1880s. Its genetics are duplicates of the original Liberty Tree, and seedlings are used in a Liberty Tree Project, a joint effort begun between St. John’s, the Allegany County Forestry Board, John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, Allegany Soil Conservation District and W-22 Lions Club of Maryland to “regenerate trees of historic significance and promote the value and benefits of trees and the related history to current and future generations.

About the Maryland Forestry Foundation

The Maryland Forestry Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a member of the Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards. For more information, please contact the Maryland Forestry Foundation at [email protected].

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon welcomes new Officers and Board members

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon’s Board of Directors recently elected Jean Rhian as its new Vice President, Beth Horner as its Treasurer, and welcomed new members, Graham Lee and Nancy Henry.

Londonderry’s Board is comprised of residents and community members who volunteer their time to provide guidance and strategic direction to the cooperative and its operations team

“At Londonderry, we are grateful for our board members who share their time and experience with our team,” said Christine Harrington, Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO. “Their support is a critical piece of our success as we evolve our amenities and offerings to remain the region’s premier senior living community.”

Jean Rhian, Londonderry’s new Vice President, has lived at Londonderry since 2019. She has also served on the Finance Committee. Her professional expertise as a systems analyst for the Kmart Corporation and with Ford Motor Company’s Finance and Government Affairs departments have made Rhain an asset to the Londonderry Board and the other community organizations she supports. Rhain and her husband, Jerry, moved to Easton to be closer to family. She shares her time and talent with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, as a mediator at MidShore Community Mediation, as a member of the Bayside Quilters, and volunteering with the Talbot Interfaith Shelter and Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center.

Beth Horner, CPA, Londonderry’s Treasurer, brings a wealth of experience in accounting and a dedication to community service. Since moving to Easton in 1987, Horner has built a distinguished career specializing in nonprofit and small business accounting. Her extensive experience includes auditing, tax preparation, consulting, and management roles at local, regional, and national CPA firms. Horner and her husband, Robb, are proud parents to their daughter, Kendall, and grandparents to Brantley and Mackenzie. Horner is deeply involved in community service, serving as Treasurer and Board Member for local organizations, including The Underground Ministry and Oasis Covenant Fellowship. She enjoys reading, crocheting, sewing, and mentoring women outside of work.

Graham Lee retired in 2022 as Vice President of Philanthropy for Shore Regional Health in Easton, capping off his 38-year career as a professional fundraiser. Throughout his career, Lee held a number of roles with Shore Regional Health, the Memorial Hospital Foundation and their predecessors where he grew the organizations’ assets, developed a planned giving program, and completed successful campaigns for the Clark Comprehensive Breast Center and the Diagnostic and Imaging Center. Lee also served as the Chief Development Officer at the YMCA of the Chesapeake, where he helped lead volunteers and donors to a successful $5 million capital campaign to build the Thomas E. Hill Center for Youth Development. Lee has served on many Boards and committees including Rotary Club of Easton, Friends of Easton Volunteer Fire Department Capital Campaign, Neighborhood Service Center, the Easton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Talbot County Free Library, and many more. Graham and his wife, Brenda, have three adult children and call Easton home.

Nancy Henry moved to Londonderry in 2023 and has lived in Talbot County for nearly 50 years. Nancy retired in 2007 following a 41-year career in public education that culminated in 17 years as head of the special education program for Queen Anne’s County that served more than 1,000 students with disabilities. For the next ten years, Henry served as the volunteer coordinator for pets on wheels recruiting, training and evaluating over 50 teams of handlers and their pets for planned visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

For more information about Londonderry and its Board of Directors, please visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is a vibrant, independent living cooperative community for adults ages 62+ that promotes wellness of mind and body. Londonderry offers a variety of housing options from convenient apartments to spacious cottages among 29 acres, including 1500 feet of waterfront shoreline. For more information, visit www.londonderrytredavon.com.

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