Sweet Brook Transitional Care and Living Centers in Williamstown celebrated National Nursing Home Week during the week of May 14-20, holding numerous activities throughout the week to recognize employees.
Each day a special event was held to thank staff for their care and dedication to the residents. Residents also recognized staff by distributing thank you cards and carnations and hosting two afternoon socials with refreshments for staff that included s ice cream rolls and an appreciation cake.
An employee recognition program was held at Sweet Brook on Thursday, May 17. David Laplante, President of NBH Elder Care and Rick Palmisano, President and CEO of Northern Berkshire Health Care, distributed service awards.
Service awards were given to Susan Bourell, Jennifer Bushika, Patricia Girard, Paul Jangrow, Joyce Loncto, Lisa Morehouse, Nancy Shartrand, Regina Therrien, Fern Tucker and Nancy Vallieres for 15 years of services; to Ivy Dustin and Joan Niles for 10 years of service; and to Judy Bombardier, Tanya Carey, Francis Charron, Gary Charron, Emma Morin and Carolyn Shaw Dushaney for five years of service.
Perfect attendance awards were presented by Administrator Suzanne Anair and Financial Services Manager Carol Rand to Elaine Baker, Ilene Bump, Nathan Cariddi, Lisa Dix, Jean Doyle, Ivy Dustin, Gloria Gwozdz, Eunice LaPier, Martha Leja, Laurie Prieto, Ann Shartrand, Nancy Shartrand, Sharon Soldato, Carol Sunn, Kristy Vincent, and Darcy Westall. Jane Edge, Director of Rehabilitation Services, coordinated the drawings for gift certificates to area restaurants and supermarkets.
In presenting the awards, Laplante and Palmisano said that they were very grateful to all staff for their outstanding level of commitment to Sweet Brook and its residents. "We are so pleased to be here to present these awards to Sweet Brook's dedicated staff," said Laplante. "Our residents continue to benefit from your loyalty and hard work and each employee contributes to Sweet Brook's ongoing success in their own way."
Employees who were being honored for years of service received a special gift. All staff members received a token of appreciation from the management team. Drawings for prizes were held throughout the week and a gas grill complete with dishes, silverware and cooking utensils was awarded to one lucky employee whose name was drawn.
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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.
In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.
Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.
The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.
"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."
Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.
In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.
The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.
"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.
The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.
In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.
"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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