Four Winds residents, families and volunteers experienced a great weather day for the annual flower planting event. Volunteers from Christ United Methodist Church, Grace Baptist Church, Holzer Health System and Life Ambulance volunteered their time and assisted residents with planting flower baskets, gardens and flower pots.
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UCH Staffers Help to Clean Up Downtown Marion
The central office of United Church Homes works hard to be a good corporate neighbor. Downtown Marion recently called on the community and local businesses to help clean up the neighborhood. Many of our employees donated their lunch hour to picking up trash city-wide. Thanks to all of the volunteers…
Read MoreRuth Frost Parker: A Woman on a Mission
“I still have a lot of work to do.” So says Ruth Frost Parker, “Sandusky’s quiet lady,” whose vision and character personify the faith-based mission and community attributes of United Church Homes. An elegant lady who isn’t afraid to get her hands (or shoes) dirty, she maintains very high…
Read MoreLocal Auctioneer Visits Four Winds
Pictured L-R: Lori Hill, Patrick Ball and Sandy Borden Local auctioneer and businessman Patrick Ball recently visited Four Winds Community and offered education on how an auction works. He ended his visit by auctioning a few items to the Fast Track Rehab patients as they bid with chips. Everyone had…
Read MoreA Note from the Resident Council President
I put a lot of thought when I decided to run for Resident Council president. The position has great importance. Being able to speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves is a huge responsibility, and one that can’t be taken lightly. Having been a resident at Fairhaven…
Read MoreFairhaven Community Offers Extraordinary Memory Care
Families wrestling with Alzheimer’s or dementia understand that caregiving teams are not created equal. No one wants ordinary. Everyone is looking for extraordinary! Everyone deserves caregivers with that little EXTRA – Engaged. Healing. Expert. Extra is a good description for the caregivers providing memory care at Fairhaven. We bring more…
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Four Winds Community is now hiring STNAs and per diem LPNs. For questions, contact Heather Walker at 740.286.7551 ext. 225 or hwalker@uchinc.org
Read MoreUnited Church Homes representatives attend UCC annual meeting
Courtney Reese, director of marketing at Parkvue Community; Becky Blocksom, donor relations coordinator for United Church Homes; and Samantha Kerner, director of marketing at Fairhaven Community, attended the Northwest Ohio Association United Church of Christ 51st Annual Meeting on April 26, 2014 in St. Mary's, Ohio. Pastor Bill Michaels from…
Read MoreFairhaven and Trinity Evangelical Share Meaningful Worship Service
In early April, a very special service was put together by Rev. Becky Jones from Fairhaven Community and Rev. Jim Stauffer from Trinity Evangelical. The love from this time of fellowship was palpable. Sharing a message of hope and faith, Fairhaven is proud to partner with Trinity Evangelical to celebrate…
Read MoreFairhaven Residents Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt
Fairhaven Community residents hunted for Easter eggs the bunny left behind! John Hoover (pictured) found many eggs filled with coins and "activity cash" that residents save for the annual auction and Christmas gift program to buy gifts for their families. With a generous spirit, John gave some of his eggs…
Read MoreIn Search of the King
Along the Tennessee-Mississippi border, where the mighty river defines most everything—commerce, kin, culture—there’s something else that’s equally pervasive. This is the birthplace of Rock & Roll and the blues, where everyone’s a musician and native voices melt over you like brown sugar and butter. Music lives here, rich in gospel…
Read MoreCatch the Spirit – Volunteer!
The spirit of volunteering that resonates through United Church Homes communities is limited only by the active imaginations of hundreds of volunteers who already donate their time and talents to enriching the lives of our residents. The only prerequisites are interest, a big smile and a willingness to share of…
Read MoreMabel’s Beans
A resident at a United Church Homes affordable housing community was out one day, visiting her friends and neighbors at the community. This resident, “Sam,” was active in many community initiatives, most designed to make life better, richer and more robust for others. “Sam” was not her real name, but…
Read MoreTransformed by Love for Christ
The teachings found in 1 Peter 4:10 tell us, “each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” God’s goodness may be radiated through a simple touch, prayer or act of kindness. These displays of respect and acceptance embody…
Read MoreParkvue Community Therapy Expansion
In 1992, thanks to the support of a loyal friend of United Church Homes and local philanthropist, Ruth F. Parker, United Church Homes’ Parkvue Community in Sandusky, Ohio, opened its doors with residential living accommodations for seniors. Three years later, Parkvue’s skilled nursing facility opened. Today, Parkvue Community serves nearly…
Read MoreParkvue Staffers Bowl for Big Brother Big Sisters
Team Parkvue went Bowling for Kids’ Sake on Sunday April 6. Participants were asked to raise pledges prior to the event, which raised money for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters club in Erie County.
Read MoreParkvue Hosts April Fools’ Day Picnic for Residents
On April 1, Parkvue Community residents played the game “Going on a Picnic.” Each player chose a letter of the alphabet from a basket and had to name something they would take on a picnic beginning with that letter. After the game, the residents were served a picnic of hamburgers,…
Read MoreHer Spirit Lives On
Stacey Gottfried, nursing assistant at Fairhaven Community whose battle with breast cancer was chronicled in the cover story of the July/August 2013 issue of Spirit, passed away on December 19. Stacey’s story inspired widespread engagement among her colleagues at Fairhaven, who sponsored multiple events to raise awareness about breast cancer,…
Read MoreSpirit Goose Symbolizes Teamwork
A long-standing tradition at United Church Homes is the annual Employee Giving Campaign, one element of the advancement department’s efforts to raise funds in support of our mission. The emphasis of the campaign is on voluntary participation, as a way to celebrate the spirit and encourage a little friendly competition…
Read MoreReady, Set, Go
Laura Ross didn’t even know she was looking for a new place to live. At 86, after living in her already downsized home, she sensed her life was changing. Being widowed 28 years, she was worried about tasks of tackling an ever-growing list of home repair projects. Her utilities and…
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