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Eat Like You Live at Londonderry

May 17, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon Leave a Comment

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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.

Filed Under: Portal Lead Tagged With: local news, Londonderry on the Tred Avon, Senior Nation

Senior Nation: The Joys Of Outdoor Fitness by Susan Covey

May 3, 2022 by Susan Covey Leave a Comment

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Too often people associate fitness with strenuous exercise or time spent at the gym, when actually fitness is any activity that gets you moving. Everyone, regardless of age or size, needs to enjoy a certain level of fitness in order to remain healthy. Most of us know the benefits of physical activity including better heart health, healthier body weight, increased energy levels, improved circulation and mobility. And, being outside surrounded by nature has benefits of its own like a reduction in stress and anxiety levels as well as a lower risk of cancer and other ailments which occur due to lack of Vitamin D. A mere fifteen minutes of sun exposure helps our body get the Vitamin D it needs to stay healthy and the sun also helps improve our mood which in turn benefits our overall health in many ways.

With warmer, brighter days, it’s time to enjoy the many benefits of not only being active but also getting outside.  It’s nearly impossible to separate the environment from a positive state of good health.  The two concepts are intimately linked and dependent upon one another and our connection to the natural world is fundamental to well-being. People are innately driven to experience the outdoors and this bond forms a direct relationship to our overall wellness.

Gardening alone can be a great boost for body and soul.  The calming benefits of planting, weeding, digging and mulching are endless.  Fresh air, improved mood and concentration, lower blood pressure, improved flexibility in your joints and strength in your muscles…well, the list goes on. But the simple satisfaction and delight derived from watching things grow and bloom and produce fruit is both unmatched and undeniable!

Come on, let’s get outside, have some fun and reap the benefits!

Susan Covey is the director of Health and Fitness at Acts Bayleigh Chase

Filed Under: Portal Lead, Senior Highlights

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

May 3, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon Leave a Comment

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon was named the winner of Candlelight Cove’s Third Annual “Peep Show” at its Spring Festival on April 2nd. 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.

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.

Filed Under: Portal Lead Tagged With: local news, Londonderry on the Tred Avon, Senior Nation

Senior Nation: It’s Time to Start Walking by Susan Covey

April 11, 2022 by Susan Covey Leave a Comment

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There’s no better time than right now…TO START WALKING!!

Walking is considered the gold standard of exercise, since it uses around 200 muscles and is a safe, inexpensive, fun activity that most anyone can do. But, that’s not all!

Walking:
Increases your cardiovascular fitness
Reduces your stress
Gives you more energy
Tones your muscles
Enables you to get more restful sleep
Reduces your risk of developing many serious health problems
Helps you lose weight and keep it off
Enables you to maintain your current weight
Provides time to enjoy companions or to be alone, your choice
Makes you feel good!

Remember good walking posture: chin up, eyes forward, shoulders down, back straight, arms bent 90 degrees while pumping them back & forth. And always try to walk heel to toe.

Take a walk around your neighborhood or a nearby rails to trails and see what’s blooming this spring!!

Also, when you’re inside, remember to take the stairs if you are able…

Susan Covey is the Director of Fitness at Bayleigh Chase in Easton.

Filed Under: Portal Lead, Senior Highlights

Londonderry on the Tred Avon Welcomes Julie Crocker as Board President

April 8, 2022 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon Leave a Comment

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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.

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.

Filed Under: Portal Lead Tagged With: local news, Londonderry on the Tred Avon, Senior Nation

Ask Irma: How to Say Goodbye

March 25, 2022 by The Spy Leave a Comment

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One of the greatest challenges of life is when one needs to say goodbye to a loved one facing a terminal illness. Be it cancer or some other dreaded diagnosis, these patients, along with their family and friends, are sometimes given an significant advanced warning that they should put one’s affairs in order with each other. But how?

While there seems to be significant progress in helping those with these grave conditions, many of that person’s extended circle still might struggle mightily with how to best express their love and support during this challenge time.

As part of our regular series Ask Irma, we ask Irma Toce, the CEO of Londonderry on the Tred Avon retirement community, to give us her thoughts on how all of us can navigate these delicate conversations.

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

Filed Under: Portal Lead, Senior Highlights

Senior Nation: The Spring Reset Might Start with Boxing

March 2, 2022 by Susan Covey 1 Comment

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How about trying something new for spring?

My suggestion is boxing! Why? you might ask. Well, in a nutshell, throwing punches in the air is a fun mind-body workout without the risk of head trauma!

Boxing workouts are a combination of bodyweight exercises, speed training, agility, and balance. Boxing engages the entire body, focusing on muscle movement and memory.

As you age, you may find that your motor skills decline, meaning that your hands may not be able to perform tasks with the same accuracy and speed as when you were younger. According to recent studies, this happens due to age-related changes in the structure, function, and biochemistry of the brain. (Silver Sneakers)

Though aerobic exercises of any kind are associated with improved brain functions, boxing is known for improving hand-eye coordination because it involves reaching out to targets in space. This helps in real life by making it easier to respond to information from the world around us…picking something up off the floor or tracking a tennis ball.

All aerobic exercises have a neuroprotective effect that may help prevent cognitive decline and boxing requires you to constantly think. There are basic punches to remember, including their proper form.

Boxing will also help build total body strength because throwing punches starts at the feet. Power is driven through the lower body, up through the core, extending out through the arms. Therefore, you are working the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and glutes to provide a more stable foundation. This improved lower body strength will thus help prevent falls.

The speed and intensity are entirely up to you, a self-paced workout that can even be done in a chair. You just need to make those upper body movements big enough to keep your heart pumping!

Find a boxing class and have fun!

Susan Covey is the Fitness Director at Acts Bayleigh Chase

Filed Under: Portal Lead, Senior Highlights

Love Your Heart! National Wear Red Day Set for February 4th

February 1, 2022 by Susan Covey Leave a Comment

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Heart disease kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year.  It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women.  In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack.  You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication.  

Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease.  Since 2004, February also has been the signature month for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign and the message that heart disease is not only a man’s problem. This February the day falls on Friday the 4th.

So, why not celebrate by rocking your best red and embark on a quick energetic walk outdoors, culminating with a healthy red snack…raspberries, cranberries, strawberries, apples, watermelon, cherries, pomegranate, tomatoes, radishes, red peppers and how about a nice glass of red wine!?

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

 

Filed Under: Portal Lead, Senior Highlights

Senior Nation: Start The New Year Off On The Right Foot! By Susan Covey

January 3, 2022 by Susan Covey Leave a Comment

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Just a few things to make sure the New Year starts off on the right foot.

1) Make it a habit to be grateful and help others.  Every day, write down three things you are grateful for and one thing that you’ll do for someone else.

2) Add an extra serving of fruit or vegetables per day.  Find a way to eat one more than normal.

3) Stay on top of preventive care.  Physical exams, vaccines, blood pressure checks, etc.

4) Add 10 minutes of exercise to your day.  If you don’t already exercise, aim for 10 minutes each day.  If you do currently exercise, add 10 minutes to your routine.

5) Mind your manners.  “Please” and “thank you” can go a long way when interacting with others.

6) Stay in motion.  At home, pace, march in place or sit down and stand up when you’re on the phone or watching TV.

7) Correct your posture.  Your posture can affect both your physical and mental health.  Work on keeping your back straight, shoulders back and head up, as if you were balancing a book on your head.  Avoid slouching!

8) Try a new exercise…switch it up for the new year!

Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one!!

Susan Covey is the Director Health and Fitness, Acts-Bayleigh Chase Retirement Life Communities

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Londonderry on the Tred Avon Reflects on 2021 and Shares Appreciation for Campus Community

December 30, 2021 by Londonderry on the Tred Avon 1 Comment

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The Londonderry on the Tred Avon Community is grateful for a successful and healthy 2021 amidst the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“2021 was our year to ‘get back to normal’,” said Irma Toce, Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO. “Thanks to the commitment of our residents, their families and our team to everyone’s health and safety, we were able to accomplish that goal and reestablish a sense of normalcy on campus this year.”

Following a successful community vaccine clinic and improving COVID-19 metrics, Londonderry was able to reopen community dining and resume activities and wellness programs in March.

Londonderry residents Evelyn Graybeal and Nancy Collins with the “mirror man” at Londonderry’s 30th Anniversary Celebration.

“The hardest thing about COVID was the isolation, which is already a concern and challenge for seniors,” said Londonderry Activities Coordinator, Erica Hardeo. “It was a blessing to be able to reestablish a sense of connection and see everyone in person. Despite the challenges of COVID-19 and the Delta variant, our campus remained open with a full activities and events calendar. This was only possible because our residents and staff prioritized the health and safety of each other and our entire community.”

Highlights from 2021 include Londonderry’s 30th Anniversary Celebration in October, Dream Flights for resident WWII veterans in August at the Easton Airport, the Summer Concert Series, Flavors of Fall Dinner, October Car Show and the return of off-campus trips.

“We are excited for 2022 and where our 31st year will take us!” said Hardeo.

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.

Filed Under: Portal Lead Tagged With: local news, Londonderry on the Tred Avon, Senior Nation

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