Thursday, October 1, 2015

Tommy's Quick Notes

TEAM Member Updates

Mark Ibsen - Community Relations Director
I’d like to welcome our new Community Relations Director, Mark Ibsen. Mark brings a long history of experience to First Hill. He hit the ground running on September 14th. If you get a chance, stop by the Marketing Office and say hello. Mark’s email is address is MarkI@merrillgardens.com.

Lisa Strube-Kilgore is leaving us for a new position that will advance her career. Lisa has been with us for over six years. We will all miss her organization, smile, and utmost professionalism. Thank you, Lisa!

Shelli Aquino has also accepted a new position. She has left our reception desk to seek greater challenges. We will miss you, Shelli.

Grace Baluso, LPN - Garden House Supervisor
We are pleased to welcome Grace to our TEAM, as she brings years of memory care and assisted living experience. Grace’s email address is GraceB@merrillgardens.com.


Dr. Smith Visits
Dr. Smith will be here October 3rd, November 14th, and December 5th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. If you are one of his patients, please schedule a visit with the nursing office.

Flu Clinic
Our annual flu clinic will be held Oct. 7th. Please see the front desk if you need to fill out paperwork or have questions. The clinic is open to the public, staff, residents, families. Please see the front desk for the necessary forms.

Podiatrist
The next visit from Dr. Bacerdo, out community podiatrist, will be on Wednesday, November 11th. If you are a new patient and would like to be seen by the doctor at that time, please make sure to fill out the new patient paperwork, available at the front desk.

Town Hall Meeting
Our first Town Hall meeting will be on October 15th at 6:30 p.m. All residents and families are invited. This is your chance to meet and greet new staff, get updates on future plan, ask questions and share ideas.

Elevator Floor
The elevator carpet will be removed and flooring will be replaced. Please look for flyers and scheduled dates and times.

Carpet-to-floor transition strips
We are improving the carpet to floor transition strips to the dining room, the lobby area and the activity area. Be patient as we improve the overall appearance and safety of your community.

Welcome New Residents!

John Calhoun
Rudy and Ester Barizo
Kay Sarich
Constance Gillispie

Front Desk Reception
We are seeking a new receptionist for the front desk reception. As we go through this process there may be temporary staff at the front desk; please be patient. The front desk will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. going forward.

If there are any questions please see me, call (206) 624-7637, or email me at TommyT@merrillgardens.com.


1 comment:

  1. This place has the most perfect environment, great food, tasty wings, lots of good beer, but best of all - probably the best wait staff in all of country. Visited New York venues here last month again, had another great time.

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