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Love where you live, love where you work
Residents and servers of Traditions of Hanover share their admiration for why they love where they live and work.
In a community setting, relationships are everything. Time is most often spent together for those who live and work here.
"The residents are the highlight of my day. They are really fun to be around. They make me laugh when they tell me their stories," Olivia Millheim, a server at Traditions of Hanover, said.
Having a courteous, respectful, and attentive staff helps ease residents' minds and makes the day more enjoyable.
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"Everyone who works and lives here is full of heartfelt love and gratitude," Shirley DeSantis said. She has been a resident of Traditions of Hanover for six years.
Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, the management team at Traditions of Hanover proposed a light-hearted activity for both residents and servers to participate in the form of a writing challenge.
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The question was simple: Why do you love living or working here? Residents reviewed the servers' responses, and in turn, the servers read the residents' responses.
The entries were many, but the replies that stood out came from Millheim and DeSantis. Each received a $50 gift card.
"Why do I love living at Traditions of Hanover? Just remember the three G's! Generosity of spirit! Everyone who works here is so kind and generous with their time. They have become my friends. Gatherings—big and small—they make every day feel warm and special! I love happy hours and book club. Giggles. The smiles, riddles and jokes, and hugs keep me positive," DeSantis recited from her essay.
When work can become mundane, it's nice to share company with those who appreciate it.
"The residents tell me that I am doing a good job, which makes me feel good. I love when I see them smiling, laughing, and interacting. My coworkers are also really helpful, and I enjoy working with them. Traditions of Hanover has been a great first job experience for me," Millheim said.
To learn more about the retirement living experience or current employment opportunities at Traditions of Hanover, call 610-882-0400 or visit www.traditionsofhanover.com.
