Message from the President

Larry Zook

Larry Zook

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Read the Annual Appeal Letter 2009 from Larry.

Larry joins Board of Hospice of Lancaster County -
Read Hospice News Release on p. 2 of their February 2010 Newsletter.

Messages:

Celebrating a Life of Compassionate Service


July 22, 2010
Larry & Don
Larry reflects on retiring Director of Pastoral Care Don Good on his last day.  more

A Portrait of Landis Homes


June 03, 2010
Larry posts an original piece resident and board member Dottie Yoder shared at the town meeting this week of a paraphrase she wrote of Proverbs 31.  more

Lancaster County Profits from Retirement Communities


May 02, 2010
Larry shares an article he co-signed that was published in the May 2 edition of Lancaster Sunday News regarding retirement communities and community benefit.  more

Honoring Lives


April 28, 2010
Larry shares his thoughts on the new name to describe the resident choice program.  more

Household Formations at Landis Homes


April 22, 2010
Larry posts an address Eva Bering shared at the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet in April  more

"Will You Let Me Be Your Servant?"


April 21, 2010
Larry shares a meditation James Martin delivered at the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 17, 2010  more

New Life to Water Conservation with an Old Idea


April 14, 2010
Larry shares an article VP Linford Good posted in the Landis Homes News.  more

Using Social Media to Tell Your Story


March 08, 2010
Larry shares from the seminar he presented with others at the AAHSA meeting in Washington, D.C. on February 24, 2010   more

Remembering Martha Charles...


January 28, 2010
Larry reflects on the life of resident and volunteer Martha Charles who passed away on January 26  more

Remembering Our Call


January 26, 2010
Larry shares the devotions brought to the January 26 board of directors meeting by board member Lois M. Good  more

Using Social Media and Networking


December 16, 2009
Larry talks about how Landis Homes engages with internet communities to engage others in our ministry of serving.  more

My soul smiles


November 30, 2009
Larry shares the Annual Appeal letter he sent to friends of Landis Homes.  more

Change


November 24, 2009
Glen Moffett, Landis Homes board member, shared his reflections on this topic at the board of directors meeting.  more

Letter from CEO & Board President


November 23, 2009
Annual letter from Larry and the Landis Homes board of directors president, John Eby.  more

A Time for Everything


November 16, 2009
Larry shares items gathered from his annual evaluation by the Landis Homes board of directors.  more

Plowing in Hope


September 22, 2009
Larry led those gathered on September 22, 2009 to ask for God's blessing on the new expansion of Landis Homes. Posted here are his opening and closing comments.  more

Living One Day at a Time


August 06, 2009
Lancaster Newspaper Photo by Richard Hertzler
Larry shares the article in Lancaster Newspapers about a 101-year old resident, Ada Miller, with team members.  more

Good Planning Begins with Good Listening


August 03, 2009
Larry reflects on the results of the Appreciative Inquiry phase of the strategic planning process which focused on both the strengths and weaknesses of Landis Homes.  more

Honoring Those Who Serve


June 30, 2009
Larry reflects on the state service awards bestowed on two persons who each have a history of serving at Landis Homes.
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Nothing is Lost


April 20, 2009
Larry posts a meditation by Deborah Laws-Landis which she shared on April 16 at a Landis Homes Directors & Supervisors meeting.
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Remembering Gabe


March 18, 2009
Memories of Gabe, who was Landis Homes campus dog from 1999-2008.
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Resident Demographics


March 05, 2009
Larry shares Statistics of Landis Homes resident population in response to a resident request.
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Coping with Stress


March 01, 2009
Larry posts a meditation by Beth Rohrer which she shared on February 19 at a Landis Homes Directors & Supervisors meeting. Beth reflects on the stress that we experience in daily life, and draws strength from the teachings and examples of Christ.
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Landis Homes Celebrates 45 Years of Serving


February 18, 2009
Larry reflects on this milestone in the life of Landis Homes.
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Stories told "In Slant"


December 20, 2008
Larry posts a meditation by Faith Hoover which she shared on December 16, 2008 at a Landis Homes Directors & Supervisors meeting.
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Larry Commends Team Members on 5-Star Rating


December 19, 2008
Larry shares a note of appreciation to the team at Landis Homes for a positive rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Comments at Annual Banquet of Landis Homes Board


September 26, 2008
Read Larry's Opening Comments, Introduction of Mike Hall and Recognition of Ken Brubaker.
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Board of Directors Meditation "In God's Hands"


September 26, 2008
The Landis Homes Board of Directors begins each meeting with a meditation and prayer. Board Member Rachel Thomas Pellman shared at the September 2008 meeting.
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Technology and Aging


August 07, 2008
The use of technology can be used to enhance the life of a persons thru communication, physical fitness and support services.
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Remembering George Leaman, 1906-2008


May 08, 2008
The Landis Homes community lost a dear brother and friend on Ascension Day 2008 when former Administrator George Leaman passed on to his heavenly home.
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Guiding Values Refreshed & Reaffirmed


March 26, 2008
by Larry Zook
Board of Directors, staff and residents update the Guiding Values.
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Memories of Harold Stauffer


February 18, 2008
Board of Directors member Harold Stauffer died unexpectedly on February 13, 2008. Larry a longtime friend shared at his memorial service on February 18.
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Traditions-Change-Convictions


January 01, 2008
Reflections on 2007, Fiddler on the Roof and life changes.
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Learning is the Strength of Our Community


October 08, 2007
Educational Opportunities are plentiful.
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Serving Others through Teamwork


September 28, 2007
Larry addresses one of Landis Homes Core Values.
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Passionate Community


July 19, 2007
Passion for Serving, Learning, Growing
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Building Community: Seeking to Strengthen Stewardship


June 19, 2007
Looking at Financial Future
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Vision for Our Community


April 09, 2007
Unveiling of the Campus Master Plan.
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Comments to Lancaster Mennonite Conference


March 18, 2007
Remarks from 2007 Annual Meeting
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Reaffirming Our Guiding Values


March 15, 2007
Remarks shared on staff training days.
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An Invitation to Prayer


February 07, 2007
As Landis Homes begins a new chapter.
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Supporting Teamwork at Landis Homes


January 24, 2007
Larry reports changes in organizational structure announced.
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What can be learned in a few weeks?


January 18, 2007
Larry Zook reflects on a few weeks as the new CEO.
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George W. Leaman, First Landis Homes Administrator, 1906-2008
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Twitter Power Point - February 2010
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Watch an AAHSA Interview with Larry Zook at the 2009 AAHSA Conference in Chicago on the topic: Impact of Social Media