Londonderry on the Tred Avon proudly honors the veterans in their community on Veterans Day and throughout the year. Thirty-two veterans live and work on campus, the majority of them having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

“Our veterans bring richness to our community and connect us to the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military,” said Christine Harrington, Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO. “We are always looking for ways to show our appreciation and learn from their experiences.”

On Veterans Day, Londonderry’s veterans will gather for a special lunch in their honor. At the event, each veteran shares their branch of service and many also tell stories from their military experience. The Armed Forces Medley is also played to recognize each branch of the military.

Also on Veterans Day, a Missing Man Table is placed in the Tred Avon Tavern in the Londonderry Community Center to honor the ultimate sacrifice of those who served and never came home.

Finally, Londonderry recently launched a new addition to its website that honors the veterans in the community. A page now features a photo of each veteran as well as a summary of and anecdotes from their time in the military. Each profile was written by Londonderry residents who were honored to tell the stories of their neighbors.

All are welcome to meet Londonderry’s veterans at https://londonderrytredavon.com/honoring-our-veterans/.

About Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is an intimate residential cooperative community for adults ages 62+, offering 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.

The Board of Directors at Upper Shore Aging has announced the appointment of Herb Cain as its new executive director. Cain has been a community-minded United Methodist Pastor, leading and serving local congregations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore for the past 14 years. Most recently, he was the pastor of First United Methodist Church and Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown and a member of the Upper Shore Aging, Inc. Board of Directors, serving on the External Affairs Committee. He has also been a commercial fisherman, operating out of Rock Hall.

Cain holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Wilmington University, an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Cecil Community College, and has completed The United Methodist Church Ministerial Course of Study from Wesley Theological Seminary.

“I have always been committed to providing servant-leadership to organizations that serve their community. Compassion, ethics, and believing in a cause are key personal motivators for me regardless of the vocational setting,” Cain comments. “My goals at Upper Shore Aging are to increase the organization’s financial stability while maximizing outreach to the community to meet the needs of aging seniors in our region.”

Kay Brodie, President of the USA Board of Directors, comments, “The Board of Directors of Upper Shore Aging is pleased to welcome Herb Cain as our new executive director.  We look forward to working with Herb to expand our services to seniors in Caroline, Kent, and Talbot counties so that they may lead happy and productive lives.”

Upper Shore Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Talbot, Caroline, and Kent counties, Maryland, serving a potential market of nearly 31,000 persons over the age of sixty years. Our organization develops and manages a coordinated program of services that work together to help elders to remain, and live well, in the community as long as possible. Upper Shore Aging, Inc. works closely with the Maryland Department of Aging to serve the needs of its clients.

We all know we could not survive without replenishing our body with water, BUT, did you know that water comprises 75% of the brain, it makes up 83% of blood, 22% of bones and 75% of muscles?

Water regulates body temperature and helps carry nutrients and oxygen to cells. It flushes bacteria from our bladder, aids in digestion, prevents constipation, normalizes blood pressure, protects, and cushions vital organs and joints and helps convert food into energy.

Drinking water at certain times of the day maximizes its effectiveness on the body in the following ways:

*2 glasses after waking up helps activate internal organs.

*1 glass 30 minutes before a meal helps digestion.

*1 glass before going to bed, helps avoid strokes and heart attacks.

As for the recommended daily dose, WebMD suggests 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women. However, for more accuracy, you must take into consideration your age, body size and activity level.

FACTS ABOUT YOUR BODY IN WATER:

*In the water, a person only weighs 10% of their land body weight. Thus, water exercise puts much less stress on joints.

*In the water, the heart will beat 15 beats slower than on land due to the pressure from the water surrounding your body.

*Water exercise burns 77% fat calories while land exercise burns only 43%

*30 minutes of “water walking” burns as many calories as 2 hours of land walking!

Other than water walking or swimming laps, there are so many other ways to work out in the water. Using noodles, barbells and/or a flotation belt you can enjoy a cardio routine or perform strength and flexibility, even core exercises in the deeper water.

And, how lucky are those of us who live near Chesapeake Bay, specifically Talbot County? We are surrounded by more than 600 miles of shoreline, the most of any county in the United States. Our long history has always been linked to the water and it remains our biggest draw! Whether you prefer kayaking, paddleboarding, or sailing, please use our waterways this summer.

So, get out there—in your pool or on any of the rivers and bays around us—and enjoy the water!

Happy Summer,

Susan Covey, Bayleigh Chase Fitness Director

Londonderry Clubhouse

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has been named the “Best Retirement Community” by the readers of What’s Up Eastern Shore magazine for the ninth consecutive year.

“The Londonderry residents and team are humbled to receive this recognition for the ninth year,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “Every day, our team strives for excellence across every area of campus to ensure that Londonderry is a thriving community where our residents can relax and enjoy their retirement. We are so grateful to our friends and neighbors for recognizing this ongoing effort.”

What’s Up Eastern Shore readers, as well as the general public, had the opportunity to vote for their preferred businesses, vendors and organizations earlier this year in a variety of categories.

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.

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 both its residents and the community at large. With the new addition of Christine Harrington as Londonderry’s new CEO, it was decided that we would follow Christine as she learns about the nooks and crannies of this beautiful campus.

This week, Christine visits with Londonderry’s Manager of Buildings & Grounds, James Brooks.

Perhaps one of the more accurate similarities between James Brooks and his relationship with the residents of Londonderry on the Tred Avon community are those between the homeowners and their highly respected and devoted handyman. For almost four years Brooks and his team have been fixing pipes, broken A/C systems, and a host of other assignments that improve the quality of life for all living off Port Street.

This video is approximately 11 minutes in length. For more information about Londonderry, please go here.