ABHOW Words

ABHOW Words is a periodic newsletter for residents and staff of ABHOW communities. It carries corporate and community news.  All files are in PDF format.  If you do not have an Adobe Reader program, click here.

February 2011
Affordable Housing Kudos ... Plymouth Village Shares Therapists ... AAHSA Becomes LeadingAge ... Incentives Under Way ... Piedmont Gardens IAHSA Tour ... Leadership ABHOW to Welcome New Class ... Stewardship Theme of Annual Meeting 

January 2011
Residents Train as Emergency Responders ... ABHOW's Affordable Housing Heroes ... Valle Verde Sets New Standard of Green ... My Choice Expands to 10 CCRCs ... Candalla Receives Mentorship Award ... Happy Feet Fly at Grand Lake Gardens 

November 2010
Stunt Double Recalls Superhero Feats ... Grand Lake Gardens Shares Its Bounty ... Partnerships Pair Medical and Nursing Students with Resident Volunteers ... Company Designs with Purpose ... Golf Classic Makes Big Impact

October 2010
Oakland Resident Is a Rambling Man ... ABHOW Acquires Washington Community ... Affordable Housing Announces Promotions, New Hires ... Pilgrim Haven Becomes The Terraces at Los Altos ... Golf Classic Is a Winner

September 2010
Jump Shows Stamina Across Storied Career ... Las Ventanas Celebrates in Style ... Survey Seeks Resident Feedback ... Retired Employee Returns to Rosewood ... Staying Financially Strong ... Register Now for Tourney

August 2010
Tacoma Resident Shares Recipe for Success ... Quilt Collects Community Memories ... Communications Wins National Awards ... Golf Classic Supports Affordable Housing ... Rebranding Effort Results in New Names

July 2010
ABHOW Sharpens Focus on Developing Great Leaders ... Communities Model Green Living ... Donations Assist World's Disabled ... Fresno Community Embraces New Name ... Foundation Has Solution for Cars No Longer Needed ... Ensuring That Seniors Have Homes They Can Afford

June 2010
Phoenix Resident Caps Lifetime of Service ... ABHOW Receives Three State Awards ... Rosewood Enhances Community ... New Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground in Tacoma ... Hillcrest Gardens Resident Survived China's Cultural Revolution ... Broadmoor Plaza Reaches Out to Neighbors During Health Fair ... Kelly Ridge Wins Prestigious Award ... Seniority Launches New Initiative ... ABHOW Staff Mark Major Milestone

May 2010
Residents Renew Passion for Learning ... A Familiar Face Returns to Pilgrim Haven ... Pilgrim Haven Celebrates Karen Jenney's Achievements ... Grand Lake Garden Residents Go Organic to Help the Needy ... Affordable Housing Leaders Promoted ... "ABHOW Reduces Staff in Response to Lower Occupancy" by David B. Ferguson ... Mount Rubidoux Manor Residents Enrich Learning for La Sierra Students ... Box Delivers Company Details

April 2010
Readers Theater Gets Seniors Into the Act ... Cal Berkeley Honors Former Internee ... Congress Honors Resident for WWII Service ... Green-Friendly Design Garners Award ... New Community Opens in Washington ... Survey Shows High Resident Satisfaction ... "Enhancing Care ... By Design" by David B. Ferguson

March 2010
Company Celebrates Community Connections ... Daugherty Named Administrator of the Year ... Executive Director Honor Goes to Kasin ... Las Ventanas Joins ABHOW's CCRC Family ... 12 Stars Enter Special Orbit ... Residents Rally to Help Haiti ... Kelly Ridge Artist Thankful for Comeback ... San Ramon Community Breaks Ground

February 2010
Valle Verde Resident Embraces Adventure ... Medical Missionaries Built Bonds In Countries Ravaged by War ... The Terraces Brings the World Home ... More Affordable Housing on the Way ... "Tracking Our Charitable Activities" by David B. Ferguson

January 2010
Landmarks Highlight Resident's Career ... ABHOW Honors Social Commitment ... Romero Becomes a Leadership Fellow ... The Terraces Shares Holiday Spirit ... ABHOW Family Prepares to Gather ... Community Brightens Season with 'Parols' ... Grant Clarifies Health Privacy Rules

November 2009
Rosewood Resident Blazed Trail in Journalism ... Residents Find Great Joy in Teaching ... Developing Leaders from Within ... Association Salutes ABHOW President ... Communities Awarded for Quality ... A Stroke of Luck for ABHOW Duffers ... "Gratitude for a Year of Shared Resolve" by David B. Ferguson ... ABHOW Leads the Way with New Skilled Nursing Center Design ... Rosewood Residents Host Senior Games

October 2009
Couple Comes Down From the Mountain ... Locovores Favor Community Flavor ... San Joaquin Gardens Unveils New Addition ... Plymouth Village Celebrates 50 Years ... "Calling for Long-Term Care Insurance" by David B. Ferguson ... Berumen Boosts Clarity with Cue Cards ... Mount Rubidoux Manor Community "Heats Up" Discussions on Climate ... Hanna Picked for Housing Committee ... Judson Park Helps Host City's 50th Anniversary Celebration

September 2009
Grand Lake Gardens Resident Paves Way Toward Equal Rights ... Affordable Housing Grows in Tahoe ... Survey to Gauge Resident Opinion ... Intranet to Tie Employees Together ... ABHOW Foundation Seeks Auction Prize Donations ... Endowment Boosts Community Funds ... Foundation Launches Vehicle Donation Program ... Grants Benefit Affordable Housing

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January 2012

January 2012

  • “The Arms” Hold the Deed to History
  • From the President: Waiting for Home
  • Giving Is an ABHOW Holiday Tradition
  • Casino Night Brings Expansion Within Reach
  • Teen Shares Unique Bond with Seniors
  • HUD Grant Paves Way for Bay Vista
  • Never Too Old to Hula By Gladys Flotten

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