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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Recognized as Best Residential Community by Coastal Style Magazine

September 29, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon Leave a Comment

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has once again been named the “Best Residential Community” in Talbot and Dorchester Counties by the readers of Coastal Style magazine.

“We have a lot of pride in our community and a commitment to excellence on our campus, so it is always very gratifying to receive recognition from our friends and neighbors on the Shore,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director.

Coastal Style 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. This is Londonderry’s third year winning the Best Residential Community category.

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.

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Nominated for a Record-Breaking Six 2022 Best of the Best Chesapeake Awards

September 14, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for Best Place to Work, Best Overall Leadership, Best Company Culture, Best Retirement/55+ Community, Best Assisted Living/Senior Living, and Best Boss, Irma Toce in APG Media’s 2022 Best of the Best Chesapeake Awards.

“Our residents and the entire team are so grateful to our friends and neighbors for this incredible recognition,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “Creating a safe and active community is our passion, and we are thrilled to be nominated in so many categories.Each category reflects the many facets of our work. We hope the community will continue to show its support and vote for us in the weeks ahead!”

After being nominated over the summer by community members for recognition in six categories, Londonderry now advances to the voting round. APG’s readers as well as the general public have the opportunity to vote for their preferred businesses, vendors, and organizations in a variety of categories through September 30th.

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.

Mid-Shore Community Band Performs at Londonderry

July 30, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

The Mid-Shore Community Band performed at Londonderry on the Tred Avon on June 28^th as part of the community’s summer concert series.

“This was the most popular performance yet of the concert series and our residents are already asking for them to come back” said Erica Hardeo, Londonderry Activities Director. “Music, especially music played by our friends and colleagues, brings a community together and is great reason to come outside and spend time with neighbors.”

The program included patriotic selections in advance of the Fourth of July, including The Liberty Bell March, America the Beautiful and an Armed Services Salute.

The Mid-Shore Community Band performed at Londonderry on the Tred Avon on June 28th as part of the community’s summer concert series.

In addition, the program also included a very special composition, “The Pride of the Clipper”, which was played for the very first time at this performance. “The Pride of the Clipper” is an original composition, commissioned by the Mid-Shore Community Band, that honors the history of the Town of St. Michaels and its maritime traditions. Named for the iconic, Baltimore Clipper, “Pride of the Clipper” takes the listener back to the early days of St. Michaels combining the joy of living on the water with the industrial sounds of a shipyard. The sound of the ship’s bells interact with the rhythmic banging on metal to immerse the audience in the sounds of a typical St. Michaels morning.

“The Pride of the Clipper” has extra meaning for Londonderry, as the late Jay Harford, a founding member and flutist in the Mid-Shore Community Band, was instrumental in successfully commissioning the composition. After the performance, Jay’s wife, Janet, a Londonderry resident, was presented with flowers in recognition for her support of Jay and his involvement with the band. Janet was joined by her daughter and granddaughter at the performance.

Upcoming performances in the summer concert series include Philip and the Alligators on Tuesday, August 9^th and Newspaper Taxi on Wednesday, September 14^th. Family and friends are welcome.

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.

Londonderry Thrives with Strong Resident and Community Leadership

July 16, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is led by its ten-member Board of Directors, who volunteer their time and talents to provide guidance and strategic direction to advance Londonderry as the region’s premier senior living community. They also work closely with Londonderry’s Leadership Team who is responsible for the day-to-day operations and activities on campus.

Londonderry is a cooperative independent-living retirement community where all residents are part-owners of the corporation, which creates a strong, resident-driven culture. At Londonderry, residents are elected by their peers to the Board, and also take on additional leadership roles such as chairing or serving on a committee or spearheading a specific event, project or program.

Londonderry’s leadership model is also unique in that its Board of Directors is intentionally comprised of residents as well as members of the greater professional community who have expertise in healthcare, finance, real estate, and other industries related to Londonderry’s operations. Londonderry’s board members also have staggered and limited terms to allow for a diversity of representation in Leadership. Londonderry residents will elect two new resident directors at the annual Stockholder’s Meeting in August.

“We are so grateful to our Board of Directors who give so much to Londonderry,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry CEO. “Our unique model of blending residents and community members on our board allows for us to benefit from a breadth and depth of personal and professional experiences. Their insight and advice are invaluable to our leadership team.”

Londonderry is proud to have the following individuals serving on its board for the 2022 term.

Julie Crocker, President

Julie Crocker re-joined the Londonderry on the Tred Avon Board of Directors and became the President in 2022. Julie and her family have been involved within the Londonderry community for many years, as her parents and father-in-law were former residents. Crocker retired in 2014 after a four-decade career in healthcare. She spent much of her career with the Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care where she oversaw quality of care for Medicare and Medicaid recipients and in-home care agencies. In 2005, she became the Executive Director of the Talbot Hospice Foundation, retiring from that position in 2014. Julie is a 2004 graduate of Shore Leadership, and a 2008 graduate of Leadership Maryland.

Lari Caldwell, Vice President

Lari Caldwell moved to Londonderry in 2012. She is a retired Licensed Certified Social Worker and worked as a Probation Officer, Family Counselor, Mental Health Clinician and Supervisor of Adult Services with the Caroline County Department of Social Services. Caldwell is active with the Friends of the Dorchester County Library, the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, and the Dorchester County Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.

Sarah Rich, Secretary

Sarah Rich is the CEO of Choptank Community Health System where she previously served as Vice President of Community Programs and later as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. She has a distinguished record of accomplishment and dedication to community health. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from Western Michigan University and has more than twenty years of experience in local, state and national health care settings. She has lived on the Eastern Shore for the past thirteen years.

Darian Sump, CPA, Treasurer

Darian Sump, CPA was born and raised on his family’s farm in Cordova, Maryland. He is a graduate of Salisbury University and has spent his professional career as an accountant on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In 2008, he opened his own accounting firm, Sump & Associates. Sump has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Talbot County and is a former member of their Board of Directors. He is a member of the Tri-County Ruritan and is also a graduate of Shore Leadership and LEAD Maryland.

Susan Andrews

Susan Andrews moved to Londonderry in 2016 following her career as an educator north of Los Angeles, California. She was a United States History teacher and taught students of all ages and abilities. She was inducted into the Ventura County Educators’ Hall of Fame and was an active volunteer with her church and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library before moving to the East Coast.

Bea Conrad

Bea Conrad has been a Londonderry resident since 2006 and is an active member of the community, serving on the Activities and Dining Committees. She is an Easton native and completed high school and her initial nursing degree on the Eastern Shore before relocating to Washington D.C. and joining the Air Force Nurses Corp in 1964 where she served for 12 years and retired at the rank of Captain. She then completed her BS and MS in Nursing at Catholic University and cared for patients at the Veterans Hospital in Washington DC until 1994.

John Flohr

John Flohr retired in 2018 after a four-decade career in the pharmaceutical industry focused on operations, marketing and sales. He most recently served as Vice President of Konsyl Pharmaceuticals based in Easton. Flohr moved to the Eastern Shore from Washington DC in 1983. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Easton and served as its President from 202-2021. He is also a long-time volunteer with the Waterfowl Festival and was on the organization’s board for a decade.

Kevin Moran

Kevin Moran is an experienced banking executive on the Mid-Shore and is currently a Senior Vice President at Provident State Bank. He has more than thirty years of experience in the financial services industry and has lived on the Eastern Shore for more than twenty-five years. He is an active community volunteer and supports Channel Marker, the Bay Hundred Youth Task Force and the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel Tanner

Daniel Tanner is a Londonderry resident and retired from the U.S. Government with 39 years of service, including four years of active duty with the U.S. Army followed by a career with the National Security Agency (NSA). He currently serves as a trustee of the Knights of Columbus Regina Coeli Council and is also active with the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church and the Memorial Hospital in Easton. He is a long-time member of Londonderry’s Finance Committee and is the community’s official bingo caller and a writer for the community’s monthly newsletter, the “Tred Avon Times.”

Sam Trippe

Sam Trippe joined the Londonderry Board in 2020 and has been a resident since 2016. He is a graduate of the Naval Academy and ended his military service as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his time in the armed forces, he had a 32-year career as an engineer and administrator for the 3M Company before retiring to Easton in 1995.

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Londonderry CEO Irma Toce Recognized as a Top 20 Outstanding Woman CEO of 2022 by The Women Leaders Magazine

June 17, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry is pleased to share that CEO, Irma Toce, has been recognized as a Top 20 Outstanding Woman CEO of 2022 by The Women Leaders Magazine.

“We are so thrilled for Irma and Londonderry,” said Julie Crocker, Londonderry Board President. “Londonderry has thrived under Irma’s leadership because of her commitment to mentoring our team and creating a culture and community where everyone, residents and staff alike, are invested in our success. Irma is a leader in the field and this national recognition is so well deserved.”

The Women Leaders Magazine identified 20 Women CEOs from around the country across industries who are doing big things within their organizations and communities. Throughout her career, Toce has focused on creating positive, healthy and vibrant organizational cultures that allow individuals, teams and communities to thrive.

Irma has served as Londonderry’s CEO since 2014 and has more than twenty years of executive experience in the aging services field. Prior to her role at Londonderry, Toce served as a consultant with Senior Living and Home Care and the Regional Director of Operations for the Northeast for the Senior Lifestyle Corporation where she provided comprehensive oversight of the operations for nine senior living communities. She also held executive leadership positions with Summerville Assisted Living, Hearthaven at Seabury and Deerfield Senior Day Services.

Irma earned a master’s degree in Healthcare Management and a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Agogische Akademie Friesland in the Netherlands and a Certification in Therapeutic Recreation from Manchester Community College. In her free time, Irma enjoys cooking and leads support groups for caregivers. Irma and her husband, Frank, live in Easton, Md.

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Named “Best Retirement Community” by What’s Up Eastern Shore

June 10, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

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 seventh consecutive year.

“Londonderry is a special place, and we couldn’t be prouder to be recognized over the past seven years by our friends and neighbors on the Eastern Shore,” said Rachel Smith, Sales and Marketing Director. “It means the world to our residents and team that our community recognizes our commitment to creating a thriving campus that supports healthy aging.”

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.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Brings Fresh Milk to Residents, Dining Menus

May 27, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry’s culinary team has partnered with a Maryland creamery to deliver fresh milk to residents and to Londonderry’s kitchen as part of the community’s promotion of wellness and proper nutrition on campus to support healthy aging.

Every Monday an order is placed with South Mountain Creamery in Middletown, Maryland, and by Thursday, cows have been milked, the milk has been processed and then delivered to Londonderry. The milk is served to residents and also used in preparation of meals and baked goods.

Under the leadership of Londonderry’s Director of Dining, Chelsea Coombs, Londonderry has made a commitment to educating residents about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy and balanced eating over the past several years. Coombs’ mantra, “if you eat well, you feel well,” guides all aspects of the culinary operations of the community.

“Adding fresh milk to our offerings is a natural extension of our goal of making more fresh and seasonal ingredients available on campus,” said Chelsea Coombs, Londonderry’s Director of Dining. “We enjoy great partnerships with local farmers to supply our produce and protein and have loved working with South Mountain Creamery. I know our residents have already been able to taste the difference!”

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Eat Like You Live at Londonderry

May 17, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Visitors to Londonderry on the Tred Avon will now take home their own jar of Londonderry’s spice rub.

“We’ve had so much fun sharing our spice rub with our campus visitors,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO. “One of the biggest compliments we get about life at Londonderry is the quality of the meals prepared by our amazing culinary team. Sharing our spice rub is a way for our visitors to take a bit of Londonderry home with them and prepare some of our recipes in their own kitchens.”

The spice blend was introduced to Londonderry by Shavonte Green, who has been a member of the culinary team for ten years and makes all of the pastries and breads prepared in the Tred Avon Tavern kitchen. The spice rub has become part of many of Londonderry’s best dishes, and some of the spice rub ingredients, including parsley and thyme, are grown in the Community Garden that is tended by residents.

Recipes from the Tred Avon Tavern that incorporate the spice rub are now posted on the Londonderry website where visitors and members of the community can create a taste of Londonderry in their own homes. The first feature is Pan Seared Rockfish with Londonderry Spice Rub, and more seasonal and healthy recipes will be added in the future. Links to the recipes and more information about the spice rub can be found on the Londonderry website at www.londonderrytredavon.com

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Wins First Place in Candle Light Cove’s Peep Show

May 3, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Londonderry on the Tred Avon was named the winner of Candlelight Cove’s Third Annual “Peep Show” at its Spring Festival on April 2^nd. Individuals, organizations, and businesses in the community were encouraged to submit their creations made from Peeps – the iconic marshmallow treats. Londonderry’s submission demonstrated the community’s support of the people of Ukraine and depicted the Ukrainian Flag and sunflower made from 270 peeps.

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Welcomes Julie Crocker as Board President

April 8, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon

Julie Crocker

Londonderry on the Tred Avon is pleased to announce Julie Crocker as the new President of its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of residents and community members who volunteer their time to provide guidance and strategic direction to the cooperative and its management team. This is Crocker’s second time serving on the Board, and her first term as President.

“We are so pleased to have Julie at the helm,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry CEO. “She has a unique perspective and understanding of Londonderry as both a member of the community, health care professional and residents’ family member. We are fortunate to benefit from her leadership and breadth and depth of experience.”

Crocker has lived in Easton since 1983 and retired in 2014 after a four-decade career in health care. She spent the majority of her career with the Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care where she oversaw quality of care for Medicare and Medicaid recipients and in-home care agencies. In 2005, she became the Executive Director of the Talbot Hospice Foundation and retired from that position in 2014. She is also a 2004 graduate of Shore Leadership, and a 2008 graduate of Leadership Maryland.

Throughout her career and in retirement, Crocker has shared her time and talent with multiple commissions and non-profit organizations including, Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems, Talbot County Commission on Aging, The Country School Parents Association, Talbot County Public Guardianship Review Board, Talbot Hospice, the Waterfowl Festival, Friends of Hospices’ Festival of Trees and many more.

Julie and her husband have two daughters and three grandsons, all of whom live in Stevensville, MD.

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