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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
North Manchester, IN – January 24, 2012 – Peabody Retirement Community is a continuing care community of lifestyle choices from Independent Living to 24 hour care. Peabody is a not for profit community, focusing on enriching lives through all phases of retirement.
In recent months, Peabody Retirement Community has added to their leadership team. “We as a team, says Executive Director, Jeff Jarecki, have so much more we can now accomplish. By combining our strength and skill sets, we each have the ability (as a team) to significantly impact the direction of Peabody Retirement Community and to lay the groundwork for continued success.”
Recently added to the leadership team is Angela Woolard as a Residency Counselor. Angela holds a B.S. from Indiana University’s School of Business and Management Sciences. She has over 8 years of sales and marketing experience as both a director of Mary Kay Cosmetics and a Lead Presenter for Weight Watchers motivational meetings and goal setting. She is married to her husband Jason. They live in Huntington with their children, Olivia, Alyssa, Emma, Owen, and Sabrina.
Sue Roesner had joined the Peabody Retirement Community in April 2011 and leads the marketing efforts as Director of Marketing. Sue has over 25 years in sales and marketing experience and currently serves as Past President of the Board of North Manchester Chamber of Commerce; she sits on the board for Manchester Economic Development and is active in Manchester Main Street Promotion & Art committee. She holds a Master’s of Science in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech. Her undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Technical Sales, with a Minor in Communications from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Sue is married to her husband Russ. Together they have five children, Benjamin, Jacob, Andrea, Joshua, and Mason.
Leona Campbell, Marketing Assistant, completes the Sales and Marketing team as they focus on sales and occupancy for Independent and Assisted Living. She came to Peabody in 2009 as a Recreation Coordinator. Leona holds an Associate’s Degree from Harrison College in Business Management with a continued effort on her B.S In Business Management. Leona and her daughter Colson live here in Manchester.
Peabody continues to strive to be the community and employer of choice in the state of Indiana, and a vital resource for celebrating the ageless spirit through grace, compassion and respect for all.
Contact:
Sue Roesner
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Tags: Angela Woolard, compassion, grace, Leona Campbell, Marketing Department, Peabody Retirement Community, respect, Sue Roesner
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
North Manchester, IN – January 24, 2012
Stan Williams was recently hired as the Director of Development by the Peabody Home Foundation. He comes with over 20 years experience in sales, sales management, customer service and marketing. Stan was most recently a Residency Counselor for Peabody Retirement Community in t he sales and marketing team. He is an alumnus of Anderson University where he received his B.S. in Psychology. Stan resides in North Manchester, IN with his wife, Lisa. They have two boys, Kyle and Alec.
Stan was employed at Peabody Retirement Community previously in 1991 – 1997 also engaging in sales, marketing and fundraising. “I carry a deep admiration for the Peabody Community. Both grandparents and now my mother lives at Peabody Retirement Community. My passion and conviction for “The Peabody Home Foundation” is much more than a job," says Williams.
 Contact:
Sue Roesner
Tags: Director of Development, Peabody Home Foundation, Peabody Retirement Community, Stan Williams
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
North Manchester, IN – August 9, 2011 – Peabody Retirement Community is celebrating 80 years as a continuing care retirement community, offering a full spectrum of living choices. Peabody is a not for profit community, focusing on enriching lives through all phases of retirement.
Peabody recently hired James Houser, Executive Chef. Chef Houser comes with over 15 years experience in restaurant services. He was most recently Executive Chef for Parkview Health where he provided his culinary skills and expertise in food preparation and management of patient, restaurant and catered food services. He is an alumnus of Ivy Tech where he studied culinary arts for 2 years. Houser currently resides in Huntington, IN with his wife Tiffany of 14 years. They have four daughters and one son ranging from 13 years to 11 months in age.
He is also owner / sculptor of Sub-Zero Ice Sculptures; Two pillars upon which Peabody will continue to build their record of service of quality and hospitality. “I look forward to sharing with our residents many of my specialties and experiences as a chef,” says Houser. Houser also brings over 17 years of professional ice sculpturing services in sculptures and block ice. He continues to compete on many levels throughout the calendar year.
"The opportunity for Peabody Retirement Community is truly exciting," says Peabody Retirement Community Executive Director, Jeff Jarecki. "Chef Houser’s past experience in management in healthcare and restaurant style services in country clubs were a perfect match with our community. The management team we have assembled coupled with Houser’s experience and invaluable resources, offer us an environment of hospitality to all our residents and guests,” says Jarecki. Jarecki, a licensed Health Facility Administrator in Indiana, also brings over 20 years experience in senior living. He has served on various State Association Committees and is a former Executive Board Member with the Indiana Health Care Association. Houser also brings professional and personal catering services up to 10,000 in house and on site events. He is known to consistently change his menu choices and offers unlimited catering options.
 Contact:
Sue Roesner
Tags: Celebrating 80 years, Executive Chef, James Houser, Peabody Retirement Community, Sub-Zero Ice Sculptures
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
North Manchester, IN – November 22, 2011-The Peabody Entertainers will present their annual Christmas show M onday, December 5 at 7:00 pm and again on Tuesday, December 6 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Peabody Retirement Community, 400 West 7th Street, North Manchester.
The show, entitled “Christmas at Peabody” will feature a variety of Christmas music and sayings. The chorus will sing “Silver Bells,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “Follow the Star” and more, Instrumental music will include accordion, piano and chime choir selections. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance.
The show is directed by Carol Davis and accompanist is Lois Dickinson. Chorus members are Sue Babovec, Madalyn Bechtold, Christine Beery, Rosemary Bolinger, Carolyn Fedewa, Kathryn Huntington, Bea Knarr, Nancy Nisbet, Phyllis Penrod, Mary Louise Reist, Miriam Rusher, and Donna Williams; announcers and readers are Joyce Adkins and Wanda Woodward with Sue Babovec, Kathryn Huntington, Bea Knarr, Phyllis Penrod, Miriam Rusher, and Rosemary Bolinger.
The Peabody approach to retirement living isn’t just different. It’s all about making a difference in the lives of the entire extended family. Every day residents enjoy peace of mind and a security knowing that Peabody’s continuum of health care services is available if ever needed. Their commitment to vitality, health growth and fulfillment is clear. All staff enjoys the knowledge that they are empowered to make an extraordinary impression on each resident, family member and co-worker each and every day.
The show is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Sue Roesner, Director of Marketing
susan.roesner@peabodyrc.org
400 West Seventh Street
North Manchester, IN 46962
Ph: 260-982-8616 ext. 1119
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Tags: Carol Davis, Christmas at Peabody, Peabody Entertainers, Peabody Retirement Community
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Monday, February 28th, 2011
North Manchester, IN – After learning that nearly 4 million babies die each year in their first month of life mostly from preventable or treatable causes, residents of Peabody Retirement Community used their talents to help make a difference. Answering the call from Save the Children and the Warm Up America! Foundation, Peabody residents picked up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to make baby caps for newborns in the developing world. Margaret Leonhard, who alone knitted 27 caps stated: “I was happy to make the hats for whoever receives them. I made each one with love”. Baby caps are simple and effective tools that help keep babies warm, and ultimately contribute to a reduction in newborn deaths in the developing world. Peabody residents knitted a total of 138 caps that have been sent to Save the Children’s newborn health programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Although the caps have been sent, the crochet hooks and knitting needles have not been put down. Residents continue to make baby caps in advance for the next collection date, and have taken on a new project through Operation Gratitude, making scarves and hats for our soldiers overseas.
Tags: caps for babies, North Central Indiana, North Manchester Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community, retirement communities, Save the Children, Wabash County, Warm up America! Foundation
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
For Immediate Release
December 6, 2010
Contact: Pam Callahan at 800.545.6220
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North Manchester, IN – Peabody Retirement Community resident, Frances Kipp (pictured left) received a delightful belated birthday present from her granddaughter, Anne Klokow (pictured right). Anne treated Frances to a 20 minute helicopter flight over Peabody and North Manchester.
Anne is currently enrolled at Indiana University’s Medical School studying for her physician’s degree. She is a former United States Marine Corps Capitan in helicopter flight services.
Frances commented, “I thoroughly enjoyed floating in the air.”
Peabody is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community that has served area residents for almost 80 years with a comprehensive choice of quality, affordable living arrangements to accommodate every stage in seniors’ lives. The Presbyterian affiliated 33 acre, secure, landscaped campus includes maintenance-free one story cottages for Independent Living, beautifully designed Assisted Living apartments with support services, the region’s finest Memory Care program, a dedicated short-term rehabilitation center along with an extensive Long Term Care Center.
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Monday, October 11th, 2010
The sound of Mr. Taps clicking dance shoes will be featured at Peabody Retirement Community on Thurday, October 14th at 10 a.m. in the organization's Chapel. Sponsored by the Senior Outreach Program at the Honeywill Center. Mr. Taps, from Chicago, is know as Arie King III. His engaging performance and fancy footwork will feature classic African American dancing to the smooth moves and flair of Fred Astaire. The performance is free and open to the community.
Tags: Arie King III, Honeywell Center, Mr. Taps, North Central Indiana, North Manchester Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community, Senior Outreach Program, tap dancing, Wabash County, Wabash Indiana
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Prominent local artist, Penny French Deal will be a guest speaker at Peabody Retirement Community on Thursday, August 19th at 10 a.m. She will be featured in the Strauss Center’s Enrichment Center. The public is cordially invited to attend this free lecture. With over three decades of artist talent, Penny is best known for her artistic works depicting beauty of the countryside. Working primarily with oils painted on linen, her works have appeared at Manchester College, The Hudson Gallery of Fine Arts and Charley Creek Arts Festival.
Tags: Charley Creek Arts Festival, Indiana artists, local artist, Manchester College, North Central Indiana, North Manchester Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community, Penny French Deal, The Hudson Gallery of Fine Arts, Wabash County Indiana, Wabash Indiana
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
For Immediate Release
May 19, 2010
CONTACT: Pam Callahan at 800.545.6220; extension 1533
North Manchester, IN – Under sunny and blue May skies at Peabody Retirement Community’s Strauss garden, Melissa Shepherd, R.N. of Peabody’s Transitional Care Unit exchanged wedding vows with Arack Jimenez. Officiating at the ceremony was Rev. David Croucher of The Pentecostals of Marion Church. He is the husband of Peabody’s Assistant Director of Nursing, Julia Croucher.
Peabody is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community that has served area residents for almost 80 years with a comprehensive choice of quality, affordable living arrangements to accommodate every stage in seniors’ lives. The Presbyterian affiliated 33 acre, secure, landscaped campus includes maintenance-free one story cottages for Independent Living, beautifully designed Assisted Living apartments with support services, the region’s newest Memory Care program, a dedicated short-term rehabilitation center along with an extensive Long Term Care Center.
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
On Tuesday, May 18th at 5:30pm Peabody Retirement Community, in conjunction with the Alzheimers’ Association of Greater Indiana, will conduct a free seminar entitled “Promises, Promises – a family program for caregivers of Alzheimr’s disease.” The promises we make to our family members bind us in many ways. join us as we discuss thos “promises, promises” –the consequences of promises made and successful ways to manage them. Speaking at this program will be Melissa L. Barile, M.S., and Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. Pre-registration is required by calling 260-982-0737.
Tags: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, Alzheimer's disease, Central Indiana, family caregivers, North Mancheter Indiana, Peabody Retirement Community, Wabash County
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