Summer 2015 - St. Andrews Village

Village Voices
Summer 2015
Village Voices
News of St. Andrews Village
Summer 2015
The Village Welcomes New Executive Director
Loriman Looke
St. Andrews Village is very pleased to welcome Loriman Looke as
Executive Director. Loriman brings extensive years of leadership
experience to the Village, including significant knowledge of senior living
and the facilitation of partnerships with local businesses and healthcare
providers.
Loriman is currently in an Administrator-in-Training (AIT) role. Wendy
Roberts, the current Executive Director, is his preceptor. Ms. Roberts plans
on retiring in October, at which time Loriman will assume the Executive
Director reins. After working with Wendy and completing his AIT
program, Loriman will sit for both state and national exams in order to
obtain his nursing home administrator license.
Loriman Looke
Loriman says it was the wonderful past experiences as Executive Director of Parker Ridge Retirement
Community in Blue Hill that drew him back into the senior living industry. At Parker Ridge, he would
often come into work to find a small pile of newspaper clippings on his desk. Those newspaper clippings
were from residents of the retirement community, clipped from local papers, featuring the academic or
athletic exploits of Loriman’s three children, who were active and known in the community. “There is
something special about working in this atmosphere,” said Loriman. “In working with residents, over
time you often become part of their family and they become part of yours.”
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Jane Mullane
St. Andrews Village
“Like many of my peers, I am
getting older and do not like
the idea of living alone in the
winter time. I am so grateful for
choosing St. Andrews Village for
a short-term stay. The staff is so
friendly and accommodating,
the food is first-class and the
various activities and events are
engaging. My apartment was
cheerful and bright and looked
out into a lovely treed area—and
the best part was that I was able
to bring my Maine Coon kitty with
me! Truly a great experience, I
plan to return.”
Short-Term Rental:
Maybe it’s time to give it a try!
Short-term rentals can be a nice introduction to the
caring environment inside our St. Andrews Village
community. You receive the same high level of
services and care as our long-term residents, and
have access to all of our activities and programs, as
well as a first-class dinner each evening.
When you stay in one of our 1 or 2 bedroom shortterm rentals, you are provided with every comfort,
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Rentals...continued from page 1
of home, as each apartment is tastefully decorated and furnished. Each contains all major appliances,
including a washer/dryer, and is stocked with basic housewares, dishes, bath towels, bed linens and more.
Here are four reasons why a short-term rental at the Village may be exactly what you are looking for:
1) When you want to “test” the experience of living in Independent Living.
If you are hesitant and unsure whether an independent apartment or the Village is the “right fit,” feel free
to have a trial run before making a commitment to moving here. Many seniors like this no strings attached
option and they often settle in, make new friends, love the delectable dining experience, and diverse
activities.
2) When you want to stay in beautiful Boothbay Harbor for the summer.
A wonderful living option during the summer months is with St. Andrews Village. Many of our shortterm renters return year after year. As a resident, you are provided delicious dining, fitness classes,
outdoor excursions, educational lectures, arts and entertainment, fun gatherings and more. Living at
the Village provides you with easy access to charming downtown area shops, restaurants and cultural/
recreational attractions, including the world-renowned Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and of course our
breathtaking Maine coast!
3) When you do not feel safe at your residence in the long winter.
We have a number of seniors who take a break from winter chores and responsibilities and choose to stay
with us. There is a peace of mind that you don’t have to worry about shoveling snow and ice, being able to
get your mail, go to the store or worry about power outages. At the Village, we can promise a worry-free,
safe and warm stay.
4) When family caregivers may need a break.
They want to take care of you, and wouldn’t have it any other way, but often it can be stressful juggling
everything. Once in a while, they need a break. That’s why a short-term rental for you can provide your
caregiver a rest and help her/him recharge and return with renewed energy.
What’s Included! Your rental fee includes:
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Utilities (Electricity, Water, Heat/Central AC)
•
On-site Routine Maintenance
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Dinner Every Night (Brunch every other Sunday)
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Health Screenings
•
Weekly Scheduled Housekeeping
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Health and Wellness Programs
•
Scheduled Transportation Services
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On-site Fitness Programs
•
24-hour Emergency Call Response System
•
Daily Activities and Special Events
We extend the highest quality service during your stay with us. Above all, we value the importance of each
individual’s personal needs and preferences and make every effort to ensure all residents feel at home.
If you or someone you know would like more information or would like a personal tour of what we have
available, please contact Bob Drury, Marketing Manager at 633-0920 or [email protected].
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Remembering Mary Jo Zimmerli at Ground-breaking
LincolnHealth Chairman Jeff Curtis
remembered former trustee Rev. Dr.
Mary Jo Zimmerli as the conscience of
the board at the official ground-breaking
for the Zimmerli Pavilion at St. Andrews
Village. “We hope her energy and
her dedication to the community will
continue on in the minds of everyone,”
said Curtis.
Mary Jo Zimmerli passed away in
February after serving the community
in many capacities, including as pastor
of several local Methodist churches, as
Chaplain of the Boothbay Region YMCA,
on the board of St. Andrews Hospital and
on the board of LincolnHealth.
continued on pg. 4
Pictured from left to right are: LincolnHealth President and CEO James Donovan,
LincolnHealth Senior Vice President of Home Health and Senior Living Judy McGuire, St. Andrews Village Executive Director Wendy Roberts, Wesley Zimmerli,
Rev. Dr. Robert Zimmerli, Laurie Zimmerli and LincolnHealth Chairman of the
Board Jeff Curtis.
Loriman Looke...continued from page 1
At Parker Ridge, Loriman led the community through a major transition. It involved the multi-million
dollar ownership restructuring of the community’s apartments, after it became clear that prospective
residents of the apartments preferred to rent rather than own. Under his leadership Parker Ridge was
successful in obtaining the required unanimous approval of shareholders in the community. After this
structural change, occupancy steadily increased to 100 percent.
After working in other industries over the last few years, it became clear to Loriman that he missed
helping people and knew it was right for him to seek an opportunity to re-enter the senior living field.
Loriman holds a BA in Economics from Bates College in Lewiston, as well as an MBA from the University
of Southern Maine. In addition to his senior living experience, Loriman also worked for Unum in
Portland, and has served as Chief Financial Officer with private companies in Kansas City, MO and
Trenton, ME.
“Loriman brings the drive, passion and ability to lead the Village’s team to great potential,” says Judy
McGuire, SR. Vice President of Home Health and Senior Living at Lincoln County Healthcare. “We are
confident in his talents to build upon our mission of delivering exceptional senior living care and services.”
“It’s a privilege to work with the great team at St. Andrews Village and to make a difference in enriching
the lives of residents and their families,” says Loriman. “I’m honored to be part of a community whose
values align with my own.”
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Zimmerli Ground Breaking...continued from page 3
In a ceremony attended by the Rev. Dr. Robert “Bob” Zimmerli, her husband of 61 years, and by their two
children, Wesley and Laurie Zimmerli, both of Maryland, Curtis said Mary Jo Zimmerli’s interest in skilled
nursing and long-term care made it appropriate to name the Gregory Wing expansion in her honor.
Mary Jo Zimmerli was a nurse practitioner before joining the ministry and was committed to ensuring that
skilled nursing and long-term care remained accessible to people in the Boothbay Region.
The new Zimmerli Pavilion, which will have 12 beds dually licensed for long-term care and skilled nursing
care, is scheduled to be completed early next year, expanding the capacity of the Gregory Wing at St.
Andrews Village by 40 percent.
The fact that the beds are dually licensed will make the new addition both more financially sustainable
and more flexible in serving the needs of the Boothbay Region. Curtis noted that the state would not allow
LincolnHealth to dually license beds at St. Andrews Hospital. Bob Zimmerli said his wife often spent time
at the Gregory Wing.
“She felt very strongly about working out
here and being out here and she came here
very often,” said Bob Zimmerli. “She thought
this program was excellent.”
Laurie Zimmerli remembered her mother as
a dynamic woman with great energy who
always tried to include others. She had a way
of delivering even hard messages with love
and kindness.
Mary Jo’s daugter said her mother worked
hard to bring new skilled care beds to the
Gregory Wing. “I think she would really be
so happy that it was happening but then so
honored that people were naming it after her.”
(Rendering of the Zimmerli Pavilion)
Upcoming Village Activities & Events
* Open to public.
St. Andrews Village
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July 31
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August 9
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August 14
August 21
August 27
To view more
upcoming activites
and events, visit
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Antique auto parade through the Village
Lunch at Le Garage in Wiscasset
195th U.S. Army Band at Boothbay Opera House
Historian and lecturer Jerry Wiles at the Village
Maine State Music Theatre’s “The Music Man” in Brunswick
Author Debbie Macomber at the Village *
Botanical Gardens cart tour in Boothbay
Carousel Dinner Theater in Boothbay Harbor
Dinner & Music with Kay Brown - Tugboat in Boothbay Harbor
David Leach “The Scam Jam” Avoiding Consumer Scams - Village *
Music with the Edukated Fleas at the Village
Maine State Music Theatre’s “Young Frankenstein” in Brunswick
Picnic in Barrett Park - Boothbay Harbor
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