Our Residents in the “KNOW” at Kirby Pines

Random thought, how many people remember how I started my article last month? ”It’s great to get the snow & cold behind us….SHOOT ME NOW!!

Today, I want to share with you one aspect of my job that gives me great satisfaction and keeps me in the “Know!” It’s meeting with the Resident Advisory Committee each week. Because this group meets weekly, we discuss the hottest topics on the minds of our Residents, as well as Management. This is one of my most productive meetings of the week! Let me take a moment to introduce our Advisory Committee Members: Chairman, Don Meiners; Communications, Christine Martin; Healthcare, Charlie Foster; Culinary, Carolyn Hladky; Resident Programs, Jody Sosh; Marketing, Linda Tittle; Move-Ins, Sydney Wagner.

Another one of the important aspects of this group is there is representation from the PSALMS Board, RCA, & Kirby leadership in every meeting. This allows direct communication which allows for quicker action or discussion.

The Resident Advisory Committee is designed to bring residents and administration together, fostering and supporting a living environment that promotes well-being, personal growth, and community engagement among residents. These residents work together to help shape the lifestyle and activities at the community. A simple way to explain the role of resident volunteers is….They put their life skills to work by serving others.

Our Wing Leaders are an extension of the Advisory Committee and are a valuable part of the Resident Advisory Committee. It is through the effort of every Wing Leader, member of the Advisory committee, and management that we keep up with the pulse of the community, respond to the needs of the community, and co-participate with keeping the at large community well informed.

Let’s give these people a well-deserved round of applause! Have a great March!