September is Healthy Aging Month!On Thursdays at Chelsea Retirement Community, a group of residents can be found dancing the Macarena in the McMullen Wellness Center. This line dancing class is led by Ballet Chelsea instructor, Macks Kreps, and is offered as part of an Artful Aging grant from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy.Resident Laura Noble says, “It […]
Serving up Excellence for National Culinary Month July is National Culinary Month! At Brio Living Services, there is much to celebrate. Between brand new dining rooms, successful teams in place, and finalists in culinary contests, the Dining Services teams at Brio have a lot to be proud of.On July 5, Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids […]
Proceeds from Foundation’s Giving Gratitude Events Support Team Member Scholarship Recipients Like Jenny!Jenny Levandowski began her work as a dining server at Cook Valley Estates when she was a senior in high school. “I really enjoy our team and being able to provide quality service to the residents,” says Jenny who has recently become a […]
Couch to 5K Wellness ProgramAugust is National Wellness Month, a time for focusing on being active and improving health. At Brio Living Services, Wellness Month is an exciting time because it marks the launch of our Couch to 5k program. Couch to 5k is a 10-week training program open for all Brio Living Services team members […]
Turning Gifts into Love: Thank you to Lead Sponsor, Rose Pest Solutions, for Supporting Giving Gratitude!“We at Rose Pest Solutions are proud to sponsor the Giving Gratitude events and are grateful ourselves for the long-time vendor relationship we have had with Brio Living Services (formerly UMRC & Porter Hills). As Rose is now a 4th […]
August is Make a Will Month! Pat loved the Tigers, her family, and her friends at her Brio Living Services community. Thanks to a gift in her will to the UMRC-Porter Hills Foundation’s Benevolent Care Fund, Pat’s loving legacy continues to provide care for our qualified residents who outlive their savings. You, TOO, can leave a lasting […]
Beat The Heat This Summer With Brio Living Services! Happy summer from Brio Living Services! While this is the perfect time to soak in the sunshine with friends and family, it is important to know best practices for older adults to stay cool and healthy this summer, avoiding harmful illnesses caused by extreme heat. According to […]
