Community Corner
Senior Living Community Commemorates Upcoming Graduates
Chestnut Knoll took the time to rejoice with its three employees, who will graduate from the area's high school on Thursday.
With stay-at-home orders still in place, many Berks County residents, businesses and school districts are finding creative ways to celebrate the graduating class of 2020.
On Monday, Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care took the time to rejoice with its three employees, who will graduate from the area’s high school on Thursday.
Following a handmade banner that read Boyertown Class of 2020, Madison Denneney, Amanda Garvey, and Amy Hansen walked the halls of the senior living community dressed in their caps and gowns to the sounds of commencement music.
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As they passed eager residents, many held signs, waved and cheered while offering their congratulations to the young ladies along their way. Accompanying staff members followed en route with pompoms, voicing their exhilaration.
Shawn Barndt, executive director, with the help of the Chestnut Knoll care team, put together the memorable event. She, like many staff members, proudly displayed school spirit. Many opted to wear red, black, or Boyertown School District apparel in their show of support.
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“Madison, Amanda and Amy are part of our health care heroes. As not only a senior community but as a community in general, we are proud of their accomplishments and that of the Boyertown Class of 2020,” said Barndt.
She added “This pivotal point in their lives deserves recognition and the Chestnut Knoll family was happy to provide recognition and a celebration for our very own graduating heroes!”
Chestnut Knoll is an award-winning senior community offering Personal Care and Memory Care residences at an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with medical support, meals, housekeeping, social events, and transportation. All residents have access to FOX Optimal Living, an evidence-based continuum of wellness and rehab services. Chestnut Knoll also offers At Home Services, available to seniors where they live. This service includes assistance with medication monitoring, personal care, companion care, light housekeeping and laundry, and transportation. For more information on personal care, memory care and home-care services, please call Jodie Daniels, assistant executive director, at 610-473-8066 or visit www.chestnutknoll.com.
