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October 5, 2022

The Talbot Spy

The nonprofit e-newspaper for the Talbot County Community

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

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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.

Elder Abuse – Recognizing and Preventing It

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Beth Parker O’Brien, LCSW-C, MPH, Founder/Partner of Shore Neurocognitive & Behavioral Health, who will be one of the speakers at “Getting Back Out There: How to Re-Engage After the Pandemic”

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities.

Elder abuse is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as an intentional act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult, age 60 and older. Common types of elder abuse are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, neglect, or financial abuse.

Today, following the past few years of dealing with a COVID pandemic, more and more seniors are suffering from a lesser-known form of abuse or neglect – social isolation. In this case, family members and caregivers have an important role in recognizing the signs and symptoms to get the senior the help he or she needs.

Beth Parker O’Brien, LCSW-C, MPH, founder/partner with Shore Neurocognitive & Behavioral Health in Easton, has worked in the field of health and aging since 1980.  After attending a recent conference of the International Alzheimer’s Association, O’Brien observed that many presenters shared research on the impact of social isolation on today’s seniors.

“The conference brought home that everywhere in the world, people are struggling with this issue. I’ve seen a huge difference in my own office – an exacerbation of memory problems because of social isolation. A myriad of challenges has been identified during COVID, including isolation, less physical activity, and change in access to community resources that provide services to the older adult.  Many have difficulty getting to the grocery store, resulting in a poorer quality of diet.  These things either individually or combined have potentially compromised the older adults’ cognitive abilities,” O’Brien comments.

Signs and symptoms to look for in a loved one who might be struggling with social isolation are:

  1. Increased word finding problems and increased language issues because people are not talking to other people.
  2. Receptive language problems, meaning their ability to understand what you’re saying – this could also be related to a hearing loss which can contribute to memory problems.
  3. Changes in sight – macular degeneration or glaucoma can leave a person feeling isolated.
  4. Mobility issues, balance, or stumbling problems because they have lost muscle strength from being sedentary.
  5. Weight loss indicating they may no longer be cooking meals.
  6. Depression or anxiety symptoms – a lack of interest in activities they used to enjoy.
  7. Losing some of their ability to do everyday tasks like grocery shopping, cleaning, or self-care.
  8. Interruption of sleeping habits.

O’Brien credits telehealth and telephone visits with helping her as a practitioner identify some of these symptoms in people who are still afraid to go out and even visit a doctor’s office due to exposure to COVID.

“Even if you don’t get your eyes on a loved one, with a telephone visit you can still listen to his or her voice and pick up the depression and anxiety,” she adds.

O’Brien offers the following tips for helping seniors avoid feeling depressed and anxious:

  1. Limiting the 24-hour news cycle on television and Facebook – hearing the same news over and over can affect a person’s outlook on life.
  2. Acknowledge loss – a person may have lost a family member, friend, a home, or a spouse – all trigger grief.
  3. Engage in some form of exercise – cardiac rehab or physical therapy provide both exercise and socialization.
  4. Engage in community activities like playing cards, knitting groups, volunteer work, or attending a senior center.

“Another thing is with depression and anxiety in the older adult, it doesn’t mean that they have a memory problem, but their memory may be affected because of the depression and anxiety. So, it’s important to get help. It’s important to talk to your primary care provider and go in organized to better utilize his/her time. The primary care provider is important, not just a gate gatekeeper, but oftentimes, they are the first contact for getting you to memory testing or other providers that help older adults.”

“An article from 2021 from the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, said attachment to the community has been shown to reduce elder abuse. In the same article, it talked about during times of unrest, whether it be economic downturns, natural disasters, or something like COVID, there is an increase in interpersonal violence,” O’Brien adds.

Brookletts Place Senior Center is hosting a presentation, “Getting Back Out There: How to Re-Engage After the Pandemic,” on September 29 at 1 p.m. at Brookletts Place at 400 Brookletts Avenue in Easton. The presentation will explore elder abuse and social isolation, as well as how to re-engage seniors as a result of the pandemic. The panel of aging experts will include Dr. Maggie Black, Partner of Shore Neurocognitive Health; Beth Parker O’Brien, LCSW-C, MPH, Founder/Partner of Shore Neurocognitive & Behavioral Health; Lee Newcomb, Adult Services Social Worker, Talbot County Department of Social Services; Mary Sellers, Upper Shore Aging, Inc., Guardianship and Family Caregiver Program; Dana Newman, Talbot County Free Library; and Kate Stinton, RN, LCSW, Talbot County Health Department. For further information, call 410-822-2869 or visit https://www.brooklettsplace.org.

Brookletts Place is a center for seniors to gather and socialize with each other. It provides an aspect of community engagement for individuals 60 or older through the Center’s facilities and various events throughout the year.

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

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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.

Brookletts Place Offers Presentation for Seniors About “Getting Back Out There” and Social Isolation

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Brookletts Place Senior Center is hosting a presentation, “Getting Back Out There: How to Re-Engage After the Pandemic,” on September 29 at 1 p.m. at Brookletts Place in Easton. The presentation will explore elder abuse and social isolation, as well as how to re-engage seniors as a result of the pandemic. The panel of aging experts will include Dr. Maggie Black, Partner of Shore Neurocognitive Health; Beth Parker O’Brien, LCSW-C, MPH, Founder/Partner of Shore Neurocognitive Health; Lee Newcomb, Adult Services Social Worker, Talbot County Department of Social Services; Mary Sellers, Maryland Department of Aging; Dana Newman, Talbot County Free Library; and Kate Stinton, Talbot County Health Department.

According to the Maryland Department of Aging, every day 10,000 people turn 65 in the United States and one in ten older Americans over the age of 60 has been the victim of some kind of elder abuse, much of which goes unreported. Many cases are not reported because elders are afraid or unable to tell police, friends, or family about the violence. Elder abuse is a single or repeated act of intentional or negligent behavior perpetrated by a caregiver, entity, family member, staff, or trusted individual, that causes harm to a vulnerable older adult. This can include physical abuse, financial abuse/exploitation, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or self-neglect.

Photo: Front row, left to right, are Teresa Greene, Program Coordinator of Brookletts Place Senior Center, and Kate Stinton, Talbot County Health Department. Back row, left to right are Lee Newcomb, Adult Services Social Worker, Talbot County Department of Social Services, and Childlene Brooks, Manager of Brookletts Place Senior Center.​

“We have found that more than 50 percent of our seniors have stopped coming to the Senior Center to participate in programming since the pandemic. They have gotten comfortable staying home and created new routines, which in some cases has left them more isolated,” comments Childlene Brooks, Manager of Brookletts Place Senior Center.

“We are hoping to attract seniors, caregivers, family members, and friends to this presentation to provide insights into what elder abuse is and how to recognize it, as well as what self-neglect and isolation can look like among our senior population. These are concerns we are hearing more about every day,” adds Teresa Greene, Program Coordinator.

In addition to addressing self-neglect and social isolation, the panel will address safety concerns for seniors, as well as scams and solicitations seniors are especially vulnerable to.

“We hope to offer prevention strategies, as well as ideas for re-engaging seniors back into the community through our senior centers, volunteerism, and other social activities,” explains Lee Newcomb, Adult Services Social Worker, Talbot County Department of Social Services.

Brookletts Place is a center for seniors to gather and socialize with each other. It provides an aspect of community engagement for individuals 60 or older through the Center’s facilities and various events throughout the year.

For further information, call 410-822-2869 or visit https://www.brooklettsplace.org.

Upper Shore Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Seeks Volunteers and Volunteer Stations

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Volunteering has never been easier!  Upper Shore Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Upper Shore Aging, Inc. (USA) and funded by AmeriCorps, spans three counties on the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland: Kent, Talbot, and Caroline. RSVP, launched in 2021, recruits and places older adults (age 55+) in a diverse range of volunteer activities to meet various community needs.

Pictured is Gil Slagle of Worton, an RSVP volunteer, who helps to run the Upper Shore Aging Senior Care Farmer’s Market, held at the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center in Chestertown.

Mavis Jones joined the program in August 2021 as the Kent County Project Coordinator for Upper Shore Aging’s RSVP. She states, “My job is to recruit and place senior volunteers over the age of 55 to work with nonprofit organizations that are willing to host a senior volunteer. These nonprofits partner with USA to become a volunteer station, signing a Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the organization’s responsibilities.

Currently, in Kent County, these organizations include the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, Meals on Wheels, Kent Association of Riding Therapy (KART), Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center, Main Street Rock Hall, AARP Tax-Aide of the Mid-Shore, and Upper Shore Aging. Adds Jones, “I am also looking to build relationships with any organization that wants to host senior volunteers so that we can expand the volunteer opportunities available.”

Upper Shore Aging’s website for RSVP, volunteersontheshore.org is a centralized place for anyone seeking a volunteer opportunity in Kent, Caroline, or Talbot counties. The site includes information on the enrollment process and a listing under each county of volunteer opportunities.

That is how volunteer Gil Slagle of Worton found the site in May while looking for places to volunteer. Slagle, who volunteers at the Farmer’s Market held at the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, recently returned to the area after retiring from a career with Southern States and cooperative agriculture and living in North Carolina.

“I was born and raised in Kent County and was looking for a way to give back. I got on the Internet and searched for volunteer opportunities and this program came up,” he states.

“I enjoy interacting with the seniors coming through the Farmers Market and helping them with their produce. I am interested in doing additional volunteering with the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary.”

In addition to the Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, volunteers can work at several other locations, including the Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue and Education Center in Rock Hall. Here they can feed and groom the bunnies, clean cages, and provide rotational play time in a large pen. At the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, volunteers can assist nurses and other hospital staff by performing messenger duties, patient, and specimen transportation, and conducting COVID screening of visitors.

Jones adds that RSVP is always looking for new organizations to place volunteers with so that the program can get volunteers in the right places right off the bat.

“The benefits of the RSVP are that I can screen them to determine what might be a good fit for their volunteer service and help them navigate getting connected to that organization. This can be a real timesaver as there are a lot of nonprofits in Kent County. Our volunteers also become part of a network of volunteers,” Jones comments.

“This program serves a dual purpose. It’s not only giving the senior volunteer a meaningful volunteer experience that suits them, it’s serving the needs of the organization, which also means meeting critical community needs.”

Some of the advantages of being an RSVP volunteer are that the volunteers are covered under a supplemental accident and liability insurance policy, they can get meal and mileage reimbursement, and they receive volunteer recognition and ongoing support.

Currently, there are between 25 and 30 people in the program and the average age of RSVP volunteers is in the 60s. Jones schedules each volunteer commitment based on the terms of the volunteer.

“I’m finding with senior volunteers that they want flexibility – some just want a few hours at a time and others want to give more of their time.  The majority probably also want to do something different from what they’ve done in their careers.

Upper Shore Aging serves Kent, Talbot, and Caroline counties, so the RSVP has coordinators like Jones in each of the counties to help match volunteers to services. Volunteer service opportunities are as diverse as the communities in which volunteers serve and can include areas such as delivering meals to the homebound, offering to transport a senior to an appointment, helping with a home repair, socializing with a senior in person or by phone, teaching or leading an activity at a Senior Center, assisting with tax preparation, or offering legal aid, helping with a community garden, packaging and distributing food at a food pantry, tutoring or mentoring a child, supporting a child in school or during a summer program, or working with developmentally disabled children or adults.

In Kent County, RSVP is looking for volunteers to help with the senior care programs, senior reassurance phone calling, answering phones, making calls, and greeting visitors at Upper Shore Aging’s office, as well as engaging seniors in an activity at the Senior Center.

“Anyone with crafting abilities, health promotion skills, or any kind of special talent is welcome to come to offer that to our seniors,” Jones adds.

Jones, a retired public health nurse took this volunteer coordinator position because she was not ready to stop working completely herself. “I love working with the volunteers – just the whole networking part of this. I still think that we have not tapped into the growing number of volunteers out there who want to volunteer but just haven’t pulled the trigger yet,” she states.

“We have got a lot of organizations doing a lot of good things, but they are sort of operating in silos. I like the idea of trying to bring people together to serve the needs of the county. For organizations that become a part of RSVP, they become aware of some other organizations that are doing something similar so that they can coordinate services.”

According to Andy Hollis, Executive Director of Upper Shore Aging, “We are currently looking for people to serve as project coordinators in Caroline and Talbot counties. It’s a great opportunity for someone who is connected to their community. We are not only looking for volunteers in each county for this program, but we are also looking at developing new relationships with volunteer organizations to serve as volunteer stations.”

To volunteer or to become a volunteer station in Kent County, call Mavis Jones at 410-708-6610. If you are interested in applying for a position as a project coordinator for the RSVP, contact Andy Hollis at (410) 778-6000. For further information, visit volunteersontheshore.org.

Upper Shore RSVP is managed by Upper Shore Aging, Inc., with funding by AmeriCorps, a federal agency that seeks to “Bring Out the Best in America.” 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. The organization develops and manages a coordinated program of services that work together to help elders to remain, and live well, in the community for as long as possible. Upper Shore Aging, Inc. works closely with the Maryland Department of Aging to serve the needs of its clients.

Mid-Shore Community Band Performs at Londonderry

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The Mid-Shore Community Band performed at Londonderry on the Tred Avon on June 28th 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 9th and Newspaper Taxi on Wednesday, September 14th. 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

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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.

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.

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 Named “Best Retirement Community” by What’s Up Eastern Shore

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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.

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 Brings Fresh Milk to Residents, Dining Menus

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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!” 

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.

Eat Like You Live at Londonderry

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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

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.