Current News
Additional Precautions Needed to Keep Residents Safe
As we learn more about COVID-19 and the impact it has on older adults, we are taking a proactive approach to keeping our community safe. New precautions include self-isolation for residents, canceling all activities and group dining and restrictions on visitors and any residents who leave our building. Read more about what we are doing to keep residents safe and how you can help.
The Power of Social Distancing
In addition to proper handwashing and avoiding spreading germs, one of the most important things we can all do is practice social distancing.
New Community Precautions Amid COVID-19 Concerns
To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at our community, we are taking additional measures, including limiting social visits, canceling large group gatherings and resident outings, and remaining vigilant about avoiding the spread of germs. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and provide updates as new information becomes available.
Fighting COVID-19 and Other Viruses
Our community is taking a proactive approach to keeping residents and staff safe from coronavirus, influenza, norovirus and other viruses.
Happening at the Woods – February 2020
Open up the February issue of Happening at the Woods to feel the love! Sharing your love is good but your GERMS? No! Read up on how to help stop the spread of germs. Get the scoop on what Smart Bucks are and what our community members are doing to earn them to stay active! Our hearts are happy and healthy this month! February is Valentine’s Day, but it is also National Heart Month and we are learning all we can! Take a moment to read our articles and learn with us!
Stop the Spread of Germs
Discover tips and resources to help you learn about steps you can take to protect yourself and others from the flu and help stop the spread of germs.
Happening at the Woods – January 2020
White Christmas? Well, that didn’t happen here in Mt. Vernon! We all enjoyed the mild weather over Christmas. But winter will more than likely show up again soon! Take a look at our tips for walking on snow and ice on page three. There is also a foolproof microwave fudge recipe – in case you did not get enough Christmas treats! Our message from our President highlights our Shining Star employees who are living their passion and making differences every day with communities! Read about the four simple steps to change negative thoughts to positive ones! Get to know two of our new management staff on page 6 of Happening At The Woods! Hope to see you here soon! Click the image to read more!
Happening at the Woods – December 2019
Santa surprises residents with an early visit. See this and MORE inside this month’s Happening at the Woods! Click the image to read more!
Happening at the Woods – November 2019
Extraordinary things are happening at Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon! See our latest newsletter to learn how everyday people can make an extraordinary impact on lives! We are thankful each day for those Superhero people! This is also the time we focus on our blessings. See Page 2 for an article on gratitude and giving thanks by Rick Banas. Our community family is taking an active role by practicing kindness. World Kindness Day is November 13 and we have several activities to build on Random Acts of Kindness. We have special days you do not want to miss on page 4 and a recap of our Halloween fun! The pumpkin mug cake recipe on page 3 will be a quick and delicious treat on these cold evenings. Our blessings to you and yours this month! Click on the image to read more!
Heritage Woods Welcomes New Dietary Director
Read the latest article from our website and get to know our new dietary director.