Loomis News

The Loomis Communities was awarded its third five-year accreditation from CARF. CARF was formerly known as the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, and it is only nationally recognized organization that evaluates and accredits continuing care retirement communities. Of the 1,950 continuing care retirement communities across the nation, less than 300 are accredited by CARF.    Read more...

Springfield - Alice Bonner, PHD, RN and Secretary of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is being honored with The Loomis Communities’ Elvira Whiting Ball Award for improving the lives of older adults at on Wednesday, May 30, 4:30 pm at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, 807 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA.   Read more...

Former team member, Franco Dell Olio turned Chef Instructor, brought some of his best Westover Job Corp student chefs to work side by side with our team members to help them gain real world kitchen experience.   Read more...

Team members who go above and beyond in their service to Loomis residents are recognized with a CARES Award. Human resources recently held a luncheon that celebrates the 2017 honorees.    Read more...

When Felix Salzano, formerly of West Springfield and now a resident of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing in Springfield, first heard a presentation at the retirement community about the now-renowned Honor flight program that provides free escorted trips for veterans to war memorials  in Washington, D.C., he was eager to sign up.   Read more...

The Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing Players recently performed an original production entitled Reminiscing with Old Tyme Radio, directed by community volunteer Carolyn Hausamann. Characters in the program included: George and Gracie, The Shadow, Fibber McGee and Molly, and lesser known troupes like the Lunch Bunch ala Mode, Juliet and her Cat, and Sport Spots. The play was entirely written, produced, and performed by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing residents.    Read more...

In late October Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing residents held their annual Artisan Craft Fair and Open House. There were hundreds of visitors, many taking house tours, some amazing craft items for sale and raffle, and over $3,600 was raised for the Philanthropic Fund.   Read more...

Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing celebrated the first day of Fall with Falls Prevention activities. Residents and the public hears talks on exercises that help prevent falls, how medications can effect balance, and the importance of proper footwear. Physical Therapy students from Springfield College offered balance assessments, in addition to games, informational booths and performances by the Loomis Lakeside Dancers.    Read more...

Twenty Loomis team members recently participated in a Bowling Wellness Challenge. Prizes were given to the best team and the four best overall scores.   Read more...

Team The Loomis Communities raised $6,787.00 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s held on September 17. Activities included Blueberry Muffin Sales, Dogs on the Run hot dog lunches, basket raffles, a wine tasting, and of course sponsors for those walking. Of particular note, Loomis Village residents raised over $2,100 for fellow resident, Elwin Sanborn.   Read more...