Spring Hills Cherry Hill Celebrates National Assisted Living Week With a Vist From Composer Andrea Green

A flurry of musical activities will bring a broad spectrum of entertaining and educational musical events to the senior residents at Spring Hills Cherry Hill Assisted Living Community in Cherry Hill, NJ. They are all supporting this year’s theme of “The Magic of Music” marking 2014 National Assisted Living Week on September 7-13.

“The focus on music is especially significant for seniors,” said Rachel Helfand, Executive Assistant of Program Development for Spring Hills Senior Communities, “as there is such a powerful connection that music provides our residents. The transformational effect of music continues as people age. It can provide joy, comfort and, in some cases, bring back memories experienced long ago.”

The week’s activities at Spring Hills Cherry Hill will include motion picture salutes to musicals “Funny Lady,” “Evita,” “The King and I,” and “Fiddler on the Roof;” an Andre Bocceli concert on video; a musical spelling bee, and a performance by the Lakebridge Boys.

There are two major highlights – a talent show and the visit from composer Andrea Green. The “Spring Hills Got Talent Show” takes place on Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. and will feature performances by residents, staff and community members. On Monday, September 8 at 2 p.m., it’s the exclusive senior community presentation of Henry Nevison’s new documentary “On the Other Side of the Fence,” an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at the making of a musical written by award-winning composer/playwright/music therapist Andrea Green. It’s a wonderful demonstration of how people learn about each other and respect their differences through the power of music as the film shows children from the HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Philadelphia as acting partners with able-bodied children from Germantown Friends School. Green will join the residents as they view the documentary, provide insight into the making of the documentary and have a sing-along with residents.

“This will be a very special week for all of us at Spring Hills Cherry Hill,” said Stacy Gibson, Director of Recreational Services. “Music obviously plays a big part in everyone’s life, but the joy and memories it brings, especially to seniors, will last with them forever.”

The general public is welcome to attend several of the free musical activities. For further information on dates, times, and availability, contact Spring Hills Cherry Hill at 856-874-7700.

Spring Hills Cherry Hill, 1450 Marlton Pike East, provides premier assisted living and memory care with the finest amenities in the Delaware Valley. For additional information visit www.springhillscherryhill.com or call 856-298-1407.

About Spring Hills Senior Communities:
All Spring Hills Senior Communities offer a distinctive and innovative approach to luxury senior living and Home Care Services. Signature Touches is the company’s approach to offering services that are designed to meet the needs and preferences of residents and clients. Personal choice is top priority, which is exemplified by recreational programs led by professionals in one of the company’s eight communities located in NJ, VA, OH and FL or in their own home. For more information about their commitment to senior living, including information on Spring Hills Home Care Services, visit www.spring-hills.com.