Landis Homes

Our annual Easter Flower Sale to benefit Landis Adult Day Services is Thursday, April 18. Flowers are available for purchase in West Bethany Chapel from 8:00-11:00 am, and East Bethany Chapel, 7:30 am - 12:00 pm.

Nearly 100 people gathered this morning in The High Foundation Auditorium for the annual Lancaster Area Senior Services (LASS) Legislative Breakfast. This organization brings together 18 organizations serving more than 12,600 persons and providing employment to more than 8,500 people.

The gathered leaders, along with county, state and federally-elected leaders heard from LeadingAge PA CEO Adam Marles and Chief Government Affairs Officer Anne Henry about some of the issues nonprofit retirement communities face in PA. In addition, Several CEOs shared their dreams and concerns relating to financial issues facing the organizations.

The group also heard an update from the Age Friendly City effort begun last year by the group and championed by the Age2Age organization. This year Lancaster City became a member of this program administered by AARP. Landis Communities is very involved with this work, with Vice President Evon Bergey serving on the LASS team, as well as supporting the efforts of our collaborative partner organization, Lancaster Downtowners, who are strong supporters of the effort Work is continuing on having Lancaster County also take up this designation process.

We were glad to host the group and grateful to the Dining Services team for their excellent service.

Over the past weeks, the “Little Free Library of Leaman Woods” has been taking shape, thanks to the idea, craftsmanship and oversight of a group of residents who found a way to give new life to a tree that needed to be cut down. The Little Free Library of Leaman Woods has been issued charter # 85407 and will be registered on the world map of littlefreelibrary.org. It will contain a variety of excellent books for adults and children, “always a gift, never for sale.” A ribbon-cutting will be held Friday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us for this opening. (raindate 4/29)

Don't miss our Furniture Yard Sale on Thurday, April 11, 8:00am-12:00pm, and Friday April 12, 8:00-10:00 a.m (HALF-PRICE) held in the Landis Homes Barn. Here are just a few of the furniture items for sale. Cash and Carry. Proceeds benefit the Caring Fund. Questions? Call 717-509-5490, or email advancement@landishomes.org.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. This month we are delighted to highlight Volunteer Charlene Metzler. She truly exemplifies our national theme of “Every Moment Makes A Difference”. Charlene finds a way to make every encounter she has with our residents special. Thank you Charlene for being a wonderful part of our volunteer family!

Charlene Metzler is 79, and has been volunteering at Landis Homes for a little over 2 years as a Friendly Visitor. She heard about Landis Homes through a sister-in-law who is a resident, and has attended Pathways Institute classes over the years. Charlene is the type of person who always thinks of others before herself. Her hope in volunteering is to bring a bright spot to someone’s day. Charlene entered the doors of the Volunteer Office at the time they needed her the most. “She came in offering her time and skills and it matched exactly what we were in need of,” says Moniqua Acosta, Director of Volunteer Services. “We refer to it as ‘a God thing’. We appreciate how Charlene goes above and beyond and does whatever she can to enrich the lives of our residents.”

Now's a great time to register for the Lancaster County 50plus Expo on April 30 at Shady Maple. Included in the seminars is an opportunity to hear from Michelle Rassler, Vice President of Operations/Executive Director of Landis Homes.