2025 New Year’s Message from CEO Dale Melton You may remember that a practice I’ve developed over the years is to identify three words or phrases that provide a focused and disciplined approach to the New Year: a holy trinity of inspiration, motivation, and celebration. As we begin the promising and productive New Year of 2025, I invite you to reflect on…
Heart disease is the number one related killer in women in the United States. Over 80% of heart disease is believed to be preventable, which is great news. Of course, this makes bringing awareness, education, research, and resources vital to reduce the number of women affected by it. Some ways to prevent heart disease include not smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a…
The Employee Appreciation Fund was established by residents shortly after Covenant Village opened its doors in 1982. Since the retirement community does not allow tipping of employees during the year, this is a tangible way once a year that residents can say, “thank you.” A formula, based on years of service and hours worked during 2024, is used to determine the amount…
Think about all the times . . . . . . in the last several months when you left a tip for good service at a restaurant, barbershop, salon, or your favorite coffee house. There is a policy of no tipping at Covenant Village to ensure equal delivery of services to all residents. In addition, there are many “behind the scenes” employees…
From the October 2024 issue of The Villager As the visible signs of progress become evident in our Village, CEO Dale Melton is delighted to provide highlights on the Covenant Village Master Development Plan. Occupancy Demand remains high and at levels beyond our planned and budgeted targets. Presently, we are 100% occupied and reserved in the existing Apartment Homes in Buildings…
Article from the October issue of The Villager What started as a fascination with Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys – along with an inquiring mind as a young child, led Steve Trimmer to a career in quality engineering roles for major manufacturing companies, including RCA, KitchenAid, and Whirlpool. Able to both think outside the box and develop integrated engineering models, Steve applied…
View the Groundbreaking Ceremony photo album here. (Photography by Studio Plaxco & Company) Covenant Village celebrated a momentous groundbreaking event on Thursday, July 18, 2024, on the grounds of the community’s 54 acres. The groundbreaking marked the first major renovations since 2002, the first new residences since 1996, and the commencement of several transformative projects integral to the community’s Master Plan for…
The Covenant Village Board of Directors will host a special ceremony to celebrate the commencement of several expansion and renovation projects that are part of a multi-phased master plan. All are invited to attend: Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:00 p.m. Main Parking Lot Reception to Follow indoors These initial projects of the Master Plan resulted from the senior living community’s “Foresight 2020”…
We’re celebrating the success of the inaugural Legacy of Care Season of Giving and thanking our residents, staff, resident families, Board members, volunteers, and friends for ensuring the future of Covenant Village through giving. At a recent event, CEO Dale Melton shared updates on fundraising and thanked staff members, volunteers, and the Legacy of Care Committee for their energy and commitment to…
A Giving Tree is displayed outside the dining hall and is beginning to fill with ornaments – each one representing one of five pillars of the Legacy of Care giving opportunities: the Resident Benevolence Endowment, Workforce Investment, Enrichment and Innovation, Capital Support, and Where the Need is Greatest. Although the tangible evidence of the current Legacy of Care Season of Giving (May…
“Be kind, patient, considerate, and treat others with respect.” – Resident John McDonald “Being an example is a two-edged blade. It can be either positive or negative. We are charged to love one another, and that means to live our lives in a manner that encourages others by our positive example.” – Resident son Rob Pearson “My father made me want to…
From Marketing & Admissions When prospective residents consider making Covenant Village their home, we often hear comments like, “I want to do this for my children,” “We do not want to be a burden to our family,” or “It will be so nice to not worry about …” The conversations are focused on peace of mind, care, and security. These are the…