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NEW HARTFORD’S ST. CAMILLUS Pharmacy presented the 2nd annual “Respect: CNY Celebrates Women in Music” concert to benefit The Centers at St. Camillus, at The Palace Theater. Central New York’s finest female artists paid tribute to women in music who inspire them in the mother of all live music events! 10/26/15 Students and Elders Celebrate Chanukah Together They played Chanukah games and enjoyed a festive Chanukah meal, but most importantly, the participants gained wisdom from a different generation. 12/10/15 AMSTERDAM NURSING HOME CORP. Independent Tray Service: A Program To Enhance Meals Amsterdam Nursing Home introduced an independent tray service for its residents to demonstrate that modifying how residents with dysphagia are served can improve their health and restore their dignity. 11/5/15 ST. JOHNLAND St. Johnland Nursing Center Announces the Appointment of Marie Chantale Philippe, LMSW, as Director of Social Work St. Johnland Hidden Talents: Local Wood Sculptor Bill Whitehill Still Learning, Sharing New Hartford’s Preswick Glen residents and staff discovered recently that one of their own, Bill Whitehill, is an accomplished wood sculptor when he gave an in-depth look at some of his magnificent work. 10/26/15 SENIOR LIFE JEWISH 2nd Annual “Respect: CNY Celebrates Women in Music” Benefit Concert Held on Nov. 13 at The Palace Theater Harbor PRESWICK GLEN THE CENTERS AT Nursing Center is pleased to Marie Philippe announce the appointment of Marie Chantale Philippe, LMSW, as director of social work. 10/19/15 NURSING CENTER LEADINGAGE NEW YORK NEWS NOTEWORTHY LEADINGAGE NEW YORK STAFFING UPDATES LeadingAge New York would like to welcome the newest member of our team: Cathy Bongermino, receptionist. We would like to congratulate Sarah Daly who was promoted to Value First marketing and sales coordinator. CHANGES AT LEADING AGE NEW YORK PROCARE On Jan. 4, Nancy Truland joined Leading Age New York as a ProCare nurse consultant and policy analyst. Nancy has extensive experience as a director of nursing and, with her organizational and clinical skills, will be a tremendous resource for members. In Feb., Michelle Synakowski will take over as director of ProCare in addition to her responsibilities as a policy analyst. Elliott Frost will continue in his role as senior policy analyst and a member of the ProCare team, but has reduced his work schedule. (See Noteworthy on page 55) leadingageny.org 54