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01
Apr
Resident Comedian Will Make You Chuckle
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Apartment resident Alden Lewis is always ready with a joke to spread smiles around Chapel Pointe. For April Fool's Day, he recorded a stand-up show (while sitting down) for everyone to enjoy. Click here to begin 5 minutes of laughter.
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Pa. senior vaccinations taking longer than most states, but not at Chapel Pointe
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ABC 27 News reported live from Chapel Pointe yesterday to discuss how vaccinating Pennsylvania’s seniors against COVID-19 is taking longer than most states because of our high population of older residents. The experience made us even more grateful that we have been able to work with two local pharmacies to host 7 on-site clinics, giving all residents and staff access to the vaccine. 73% of Chapel Pointe is vaccinated! With our ongoing partnership with Care Options Rx (a primary COVID vacc...
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07
Aug
Enjoying the Harvest: Reaping the Benefits of a New Home & Garden at Pointe Place
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Chet and Ruth Musser were both born with green thumbs and cannot imagine life without gardening. They have spent countless hours tilling, planting, weeding, watering, and most importantly, enjoying the veggies they grow every year. When they decided it was time to downsize and to move into a retirement community, they realized that they may no longer have a garden at their new home. However, the Mussers are thrilled to have found the best of both worlds at Chapel Poi...
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06
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Recipes from the Mussers' Garden
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Pointe Place residents Chet and Ruth Musser have been avid gardeners since the day they were born. Gardening has helped them both to keep their minds, souls, and bodies healthy. They enjoy the process of watching plants grow and keeping an eye on their progress; but most importantly, they enjoying eating their produce. If you have a fridge full of cucumbers and a countertop lined with more tomatoes than you know what to do with, Chet and Ruth have you covered! Try some of their favorite fam...
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01
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Opening Doors During a Pandemic
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One couple’s life-changing move to Chapel PointeA joyful song resonates down the hall from Carlyle and Madeline Kilmore’s apartment daily. A speckling of voices join in throughout the building, but there’s no doubt; the Kilmores enjoy the time of community. “Every morning, when the [Chapel Pointe] pastor leads his devotion on TV, we open our doors and sing along to the first song,” explained Carlyle. Madeline jokes that the hall choir makes a joyful noise unto...
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Residents Create Ruckus in Honor of Friends
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Armed with pots and pans, the independent living residents of Chapel Pointe lined the campus Friday morning and made a joyful ruckus, drawing staff out to the porches. Signs of thanks speckled the crowd and shouts of praise rang out among the clanging of pots.The Chivaree honored the staff of Chapel Pointe for all of their hard work and sacrifices, both at work and at home, to keep Chapel Pointe residents safe and meet their needs during this difficult time.“Staff were overwhelmed and most...
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12
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ALEXA AND APPS AND SMART HOMES, OH MY!
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Not all residents at the continuing care retirement community Chapel Pointe at Carlisle are using technology. Yet.The community has created a tech gateway by implementing their own digital app from resident engagement software provider Touchtown. The app delivers community information through modules like Activities, Dining, and Announcements to keep residents engaged with community happenings from the tips of their fingers. They also can connect with neighbors through pictorial directories, req...
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Pointe Place Grand Opening & Prayer Walk
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On August 16, more than 30 Chapel Pointe residents and staff gathered in the shade at Pointe Place for a private Grand Opening of the townhome community. All of the soon-to-be residents of Pointe Place sat as Debbie Sprague, CEO, addressed the crowd, “We want to give praise to God for making this a reality, for making it happen, for the blessing of Pointe Place. Chapel Pointe is an awesome community on Hanover Street, and this is just an addition to that community. The folks who live here ...
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Chapel Pointe’s Newest Service Wins Best of Cumberland County
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Chapel Pointe’s supporters knocked our socks off by selecting Chapel Pointe at Home as the best in-home care provider in “The Sentinel” newspaper’s Best of Cumberland County contest. What makes the honor remarkable is that we launched Chapel Pointe at Home in 2018 and will not celebrate its one-year anniversary until Sept. 1!“I was surprised that we won, knowing that we’re such a young organization,” said Jan Fitzpatrick, RN, Homecare Coordinator. &ldquo...
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Chapel Pointe on CBS 21
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Chapel Pointe's 75th anniversary missions project gave residents an opportunity to serve others, and the local news noticed!
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How to Overcome Loneliness During the Holidays: A Guide for Seniors
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11/22/2023 10:17:00 AM
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For many seniors, holidays can trigger intense loneliness. Learn how to relieve holiday loneliness and put joy and companionship back in your life this season.
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Recognizing the Health Warning Signs: A Guide for Adult Children Visiting Senior Parents Over the Holidays
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11/8/2023 9:30:00 AM
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The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and fun family traditions. For many adult children, holiday gatherings offer and opportunity to visit their senior parents after months of separatio...
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The Benefits of Giving to a Senior Living Community
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11/1/2023 8:00:00 AM
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Donating to a nonprofit CCRC is not just a philanthropic act; it's an investment in the well-being of our aging population. Your donations can have tax benefits, mental health benefits, and a lasting ...
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Myths About Saving For Retirement
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10/27/2023 9:35:00 AM
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When it comes to retirement savings, most mishaps occur when individuals’ outlooks lean too heavily into one of two extremes: overly complacent (overconfidence) and the overly pessimistic (overanxiet...
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What Is Independent Living?
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9/26/2023 12:45:00 PM
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Some retirees—particularly Baby Boomers—equate all forms of senior residence programs with assisted living, then assume that senior communities aren’t for them. Keep reading to discover what makes ...
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Top Home Safety Features for Seniors
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Retirement is a glorious time for kicking back, having fun, and doing all the things you’ve never had time to do as a working adult. However, in order to keep the good times going, it’s also importa...
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Chapel Pointe Voted Best of Cumberland County in 2023
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Thank you for voting for Chapel Pointe!
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The Benefits of Retiring in Pennsylvania
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6/30/2023 3:19:00 PM
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Is Pennsylvania a Good Place To Retire? In a word: YES! The Keystone state boasts many financial, cultural, and wellness advantages that make it an appealing choice for retirees.
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Heroic Soldier and Brother of Chapel Pointe Resident Found After Over 6 Decades
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5/26/2023 10:45:00 AM
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Decades after Chapel Pointe resident Marcy Seckman’s brother was shot out of the sky and presumed dead in World War II, the U.S. Military has recovered and identified the remains of her brother, Firs...
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6 Top Reasons To Work in Senior Living
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If you love working with people and need to decide on or change your profession, it’s well worth exploring some senior living careers. There are retirement community jobs to suit almost any schedule,...
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