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January 23, 2026

Talbot Spy

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Cruisin’ with Christine: A Group Chat with Duval Mills, Jennifer Hughes, and Ericka Taylor

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have collaborated on stories about this unique retirement community, which educates its residents and the broader community. With Christine Harrington’s appointment as Londonderry’s CEO, we decided to follow her as she learns about the nooks and crannies of this beautiful campus. In this edition, it’s all about the Londonderry.
Christine sits down with long-tenured and beloved team members Duval Mills, Jennifer Hughes, and Ericka Taylor to discuss their personal histories with the community and how the word “family” continues to appear in their descriptions of their experiences working there.

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

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Cruisin’ with Christine: A Chat with Londonderry’s Susan Andrews

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have collaborated on stories about this unique retirement community, which educates its residents and the broader 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.

Last month, Londonderry on the Tred Avon named Susan Andrews the 2025 recipient of the Ingerson Award, its highest honor, which recognizes exceptional service, leadership, and community spirit. Established in memory of Tom and Ruth Ingerson—two of Londonderry’s founding leaders—the award celebrates residents who reflect the community’s values of respect, integrity, and shared purpose.

Christine sat down with her a few weeks ago to learn more.

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

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Cruisin’ with Christine: A Chat with Londonderry’s Jennifer Hughes

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have collaborated on stories about this unique retirement community, which educates its residents and the broader 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 Jennifer Hughes, Londonderry’s Controller.  Jennifer has spent 21 years with the community, moving from dining staff to finance leadership. She describes the co-op’s unique, resident-driven budget process and stock structure, which fosters transparency and involvement. Beyond finance, she’s dedicated nearly 20 years to volunteer fire and EMS service, bringing CPR training and community-minded experience back to Londonderry.

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

 

 

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The Difference Between Try And Triumph Is A Little Umph! By Susan Covey

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September is Healthy Aging Month which is designed to focus attention on the positive aspects of growing older. The mission being to encourage all of us to take personal responsibility for our own health and well-being by aging with a healthy body, mind and spirit.

So, let’s get motivated, reinvent ourselves and use these simple strategies to keep our good intentions to begin an exercise program or to just keep you on track and CELEBRATE HEALTHY AGING MONTH!

  1. Find something you enjoy. Remember “exercise” can include brain games, outdoor games, playing with the grandchildren, walking around the Zoo, hiking in the woods or taking a meditation walk around the block.
  2. Set goals but make them short term goals that you can easily track. One workout at a time.
  3. Find the best time and make part of your everyday schedule. This will keep you more accountable than just thinking about doing and never doing.
  4. Start slowly. Even just 10 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. The goal being 150 minutes per week.
  5. Plan to do things with a buddy, or a group.
  6. Reward yourself with anything that makes you feel good as long as it doesn’t interfere with your goals.
  7. Mix it up, try a new class, challenge yourself.
  8. But also go easy on yourself if you fall off the wagon. Just get back in your routine as soon as possible. Don’t make it a source of stress. Just enjoy a bit of a break and move on!

Put some umph in your good intentions and reap the benefits!!!  You’ll be glad you did!

Susan Covey is the Acts Bayleigh Chase Fitness Director based in Easton.

 

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Cruisin’ with Christine: A Chat with Londonderry’s Ken Sadler

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have collaborated on stories about this unique retirement community, which educates its residents and the broader 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 resident Ken Sadler. With a background as a successful former businessman, world-class sailor, artist, potter, and sometimes professional clown, Ken discusses his life in Easton and how he has found a special place at Londonderry for his widely diverse interests and hobbies, while also having a lot of fun along the way.

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

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Cruisin’ with Christine: A Chat with Londonderry’s La’Cree Brown

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Over the last ten years, the Spy and Londonderry on the Tred Avon have collaborated on stories about this unique retirement community, which educates its residents and the broader 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 La’Cree Brown, Director of Housekeeping Services at Londonderry, who has been with the community for nearly 15 years. La’Cree shares how her dedicated six-person team maintains all 126 cottages, the Manor House, and common areas—providing personalized housekeeping twice a month, seasonal deep cleanings, and thoughtful touches, such as service cards and candy. With a warm heart for residents she sees as extended family, La’Cree offers a glimpse into the care and commitment that define life at Londonderry.

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

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Senior Nation: Partners in Care Help Elders Age in Place

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How can older adults live independently and thrive in their own homes as they age? In our interview with Kathleen Dormody, the local director of Partners In Care Maryland, there is a lot of good news in doing just that.

From transportation to medical appointments and social activities to installing grab bars or changing lightbulbs, their services go far beyond basic care.  Kathleen highlights unique programs like low-vision support, phone buddy systems, pop-up boutiques, and volunteer time-banking.

This state-sponsored initiative can be a critical link for those on the Mid-Shore eager to find creative solutions for maintaining independence for those of a certain age.

This video is approximately five minutes in length. For more information about Partners in Care, please go here.

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It’s All Happening at the Talbot County Senior Fair May 21

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The Talbot County Commission on Aging recently announced the return of its highly successful Senior Resource Fair! After an incredible turnout and overwhelmingly positive feedback in 2024, the Commission will host the 2025 Senior Resource Fair on May 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. As always, admission and parking are free, ensuring this community-focused event is accessible to all.

Commission members Grace Lyons and Megan Murray stopped by the Spy studio last week to talk about the event and getting the word out to local elders to take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet with so many service providers.

This video is approximately two minutes in length. For more information, please go here.

 

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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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Hello Spring by Susan Convey

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The vernal equinox, the finish line to our winter marathon, a time to escape the cold grip of darkness and welcome the light.

This year, spring begins on March 20th, and we should all celebrate its arrival by fostering creativity, tending the soil, planting seeds (both physically and figuratively), gathering outside and generating movement!

To that end, I encourage everyone to emerge from hibernation and focus instead on the great outdoors. It’s time to get back out in our yards as well as checking out the many lovely parks and trails in our area that are great for day hikes.

Let’s enjoy the new season!

Susan Covey is the Acts Bayleigh Chase Fitness Director in Easton

 

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