Resident author publishes his third book at age 98
It’s never too late to take on another challenge. Just ask Arbor Terrace Willistown resident Glenn Ricketts. His second book, Are Buffalo Really That Flatulent? And Other Tomes of Wisdom was just published in May by Outskirts Press. The book is a collection of short stories and musings about family lore, the universe, history and mythology, as well as Ricketts’ reminisces from World War II. (Ricketts served in the U.S. Army in the European theater at the end and just after the war.) Plus, he threw in a few favorite recipes for good measure. Humorous “reviews” on the book’s back cover offered words of lavish praise from Isaac Asimov (“Mind-bending!”), Douglas MacArthur (“A direct hit!) and Shakespeare (“A classic!”) This is the third book authored by Ricketts, who turns 99 in July. He was excited to sign his first copy for Arbor team members! The book is available from Amazon in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions.
Community News Arbor Terrace Willistown Resident Glenn Ricketts: Veteran Recalls Europe in the Aftermath of WWII
Earlier this month, people around the world observed the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, the end of World War II in the European theater. Glenn Ricketts was there, having served in Berlin, Germany, and Czechoslovakia shortly after the war ended.
Senior Resources 17 Resources for Senior Citizens in West Chester, PA
West Chester’s walkable streets, historic architecture, award-winning restaurants, and easy access to great cities on the East Coast make it a best-of-all-worlds kind of place to live. And because the borough was inducted into the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, it’s officially a great place to retire as well. The people of West Chester have worked hard to ensure that every resident can make the most of their golden years, and the borough offers a variety of resources to help seniors get around town, learn new skills, and participate in a vibrant community. Here are just a few of the resources seniors can take advantage of in the West Chester area:
Community News, employee spotlight Employee Spotlight: Angella Benjamin
A senior care community should feel like home. And although a beautiful building and its rooms are lovely, it’s not just decoration that makes a house a home. Instead, senior communities should be full of life and laughter, friends and board games, comfort foods and new neighbors. At Arbor Terrace Willistown, we find it’s our lovely building and apartments that bring seniors in, but it’s the friendly faces within that make our community quickly become home.
Community News, employee spotlight Employee Spotlight: Richard Blackmon
At The Arbor Company, we know that small details make a big difference. Many seniors choose our communities because they’re tired of the daily demands of cleaning but still want to live in immaculate, beautiful homes. Richard Blackmon, Housekeeping Supervisor at Arbor Terrace Willistown, is one of the most beloved members of our staff because of his zealous commitment to clean, beautiful homes and happy, thriving seniors.
Community News Employee Spotlight: Umu Mustapha
Arbor Terrace Willistown is committed to providing exceptional care to every resident who calls our community home. It takes a team of dedicated employees to ensure that the seniors we serve, and their family members, are feeling the Arbor culture every day. When we’re hiring new team members, we work hard to find the best of the best. Every position in our community is important, but our Resident Care Assistants are especially crucial to making our community feel like home.