Winter Newsletter: Walking for a Cause
Winter may be chilly, but it’s not a time to slow down at Our Lady of Hope!
The beginning of the season brought Richmond’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s—a special event that is close to the hearts of our team members, residents, and many family members. Purple and blue were the colors of the day and we were thrilled to help support the Alzheimer’s Association once again.
Read all about it—plus the many holiday celebrations, outings, and other fun—in our Winter 2023-2024 Newsletter!
Download it today or pick up a copy in our lobby while supplies last!
Fall Newsletter: Grandparents' Day
Our Lady of Hope celebrated Grandparents’ Day carnival style! We transformed our parking lot into a mini-carnival, complete with a bouncy house and games. Sheri the Clown provided the laughs while Roy the Magician mesmerized guests with his signature illusions. The best part? Making memories with the people we love most…
To read all about this and more of the fun activities our residents and families have been enjoying during the autumn season, download our Fall Marketing Newsletter today or grab a copy when you visit our front desk!
Summer Newsletter: Birds of a Feather
There is never a dull moment at Our Lady of Hope during warm, summer days.
One special day featured a visit from our friends at Parrots of Paradise, a local bird rescue organization. They showed off their beautiful plumage while saying “hello” and teaching us a bit about these wonderful creatures.
Outings and summer holidays were celebrated with style. And of course, everyone loves our annual Father’s Day weekend Car Show! It was back by popular demand and we were blessed once again with blue skies, sunshine, food, and fun!
Read all about this and more in our Quarterly Marketing Newsletter for Summer 2023! Download and share with a friend.
Spring Newsletter: Hope is Hoppin'!
It was a “hoppy” Easter at Our Lady of Hope. The quintessential egg hunt was one for the ages as residents stuffed over 3,500 hundred eggs! Staff and volunteers hid them for excited kiddos to find.
In our Christopher Center, residents have enjoyed working with their hands – an our wonderful team members. And nothing says “spring” like baby animals straight from the farm.
Read all about these stories and more in our Spring 2023 Quarterly Newsletter!
Winter Newsletter: Holiday Happenings
The holidays are made for family, friends, and memories. How did you spend your holiday season? Was it full of love, joy, and excitement? It certainly was here at Hope!
The spirit of Christmas was overflowing in our community, from the decorations and food, to the wonderful people who celebrated by dressing up, singing, giving gifts, and more.
We also had fun with visitors and said “hello and welcome!” to the new year of 2023. Read all about this and more in our Winter 2022-23 newsletter.
Fall Newsletter: Autumn Outings
We love fall! It’s such a wonderful time of year, with lots of things to do in the greater community.
Our latest marketing newsletter features just a few of the many fun events our residents have been enjoying. From fun outings (including a boat trip!) and visits from our new, furry alpaca friends, there is never a dull moment for the residents and team at Our Lady of Hope.
Read all about it in our fall 2022 marketing newsletter. You can also grab a copy at our front desk during your next visit to Hope.
Summer Newsletter: Fun in the Sun!
Our Lady of Hope residents have been up to a lot this summer. But most of all, they’ve been having fun!
Bringing old-fashioned fun right to our front door, our activities team set up a visit from Flat Creek Farm’s mobile petting zoo. There were smiles on every face and lots of laughter to go around.
We were also excited for amazing weather during our annual car show. Visitors from near and far ate great food and enjoyed viewing an array of classic automobiles displayed throughout our parking lot.
And who can forget our trip to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels? Read all of these stories, and more, in the Our Lady of Hope summer newsletter.
Spring Newsletter: A Fabulous Fiesta!
Cinco de Mayo was a hit at Our Lady of Hope this spring. A bright, bold, and fun celebration was enjoyed on our front porch on a lovely May day. We were also excited for a Classic Victorian Tea Party, our May Crowning service, and so much more.
Read all about the spring happenings and see photos of our amazing residents and staff in our most recent newsletter: Our Lady of Hope Spring 2022 Newsletter.
Winter Newsletter: Holidays and More
Residents at Our Lady of Hope had a blast this past winter! Despite the chilly weather, they found many reasons to celebrate the season and have fun while doing it.
Our new friend, Maggie, is a furry canine who brought smiles to everyone – residents and team members alike! Her sunny disposition was quite contagious (in a good way!).
When it comes to Christmas, we know how to make the holidays festive and memorable. Outings, crafts, visits from Santa, and much more gave us many photo opportunities and new memories.
Read all about it in our Winter 2021-22 Community Newsletter.
Join Team Hope! Walk to End Alzheimer's 2021
Join Team Hope! Visit our team page here to register or donate.
Walk Details:
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Registration 8:00 am | Ceremony 9:30 am | Walk 10:00 am
Innsbrook | 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA
Route length: 1 mile and 3 mile options
Our team is co-chaired by Connie Salinas and Annemarie Neville. Registration is required for adults and children. Participants who raise a minimum of $100 will receive a free Walk t-shirt (money must be raised at least four weeks prior to the event in order to receive your shirt in time for Walk day). All funds support the Alzheimer’s Association and are tax-deductible.
Questions? Email Connie Salinas at csalinas@ourladyofhope.com.
Our Lady of Hope Rehab Graduate Tells Her WWII Story
The residents and team members at Our Lady of Hope were excited to see one of their own — a Hope rehabilitation “graduate” — featured locally on WTVR News.
Halina Zimm, who recently completed therapy at Our Lady of Hope, is a Richmond resident with an amazing personal history. She was interviewed by Greg McQuade for his special “I Have A Story” feature. Halina, who was born in Poland and is Jewish, hid from the Nazis during WWII — first with her parents and sisters and then by herself, hiding in plain sight under another identity.
Watch the full interview here to learn more about Halina’s inspiring story!
Summer Newsletter: Around the World
See what’s new at Our Lady of Hope! Download our most recent newsletter to read all about what’s been happening in our community, including our recent “international travels!”
Our Lady of Hope Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2021
Seeds of Hope! Make a Donation to Support the Longest Day
The Longest Day, held on the summer solstice (Sunday, June 20) is a nationwide fundraising event designed to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease.
For a small donation of $2.00 per pack of Forget-Me-Not seeds, you can join the effort to conquer this disease.
Some seeds still available! All proceeds go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association to support research, Alzheimer’s education, and more.
Watch our CBS 6 Interview with Administrator Brant Huisman
If you have a loved one living in our Christopher Center, we welcome you to plant your seeds in our gardens or wherever you are reminded of this journey.
Seeds are available at our front reception desk while supplies last! For more information, contact Connie Salinas at 804-360-1960 or csalinas@ourladyofhope.com.
Promising New Alzheimer's Drug Brings Excitement
Eli Lilly, a large American pharmaceutical company, is claiming that their new drug may slow Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline according to the results of a recent trial.
According to a recent article, the new drug is donanemab, “…an antibody designed to clear deposits of amyloid-β peptides that form plaques in the brains of patients with [Alzheimer’s Disease].”
You can read the full article here.
We are all hopeful that advancements like these will one day result in a cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias! To learn more about memory care at Our Lady of Hope, click here.
Winter Newsletter: A Reason to Smile!
It’s here!
Don’t miss the latest edition of our quarterly marketing newsletter. Click here to download a PDF of the Winter 2020-21 issue! Read about our recent vaccination clinics, feel-good news from around the Hope community, and reflections on a lovely holiday season. Interested in a hardcopy? Contact the front desk.
Our Lady of Hope Administrator Brant Huisman shares community news on the radio.
You may have heard our very own Brant Huisman , Our Lady of Hope administrator, featured on a local radio talk show. “On the MIC with MIKE,” hosted by Mike and Heather Marie, welcomed a call from Brant where he discussed a variety of topics related to our community.
Brant was on to raise awareness of our Socks for Seniors campaign, benefitting local Richmond seniors through Commonwealth Catholic Charities. He also spoke about the connection and collaborative work happening with our sister community, St. Mary’s Woods.
There was also some discussion about how much senior living has changed in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our hope for the future in our community. If you missed it, be sure to watch and listen to the segment here!
Hope Wins OurHealth Magazine Award
Have you heard?
The team at Our Lady of Hope is excited to be recognized by readers of OurHealth Magazine in their 6th Annual Senior Healthy Living Awards for Greater Richmond.
Gold Award: Best Skilled Nursing Care
Honorable Mention: Memory Care
Thanks to everyone who voted for Hope! You can check out all of the local winners in the latest version of Our Health.
New Expansion Now Open
Our Lady of Hope has expanded and refreshed assisted living, and we have expanded our rehabilitation wing to include private rooms. Read more to discover ways our new expansion feels like home and view spacious floor plan options.
Our Lady of Hope in the News
Virginia This Morning was on location at Our Lady of Hope! Watch the full segment here: https://vimeo.com/345949937
