Categories for Leonard Florence Center for Living

October 17, 2023
As seen in The Local News: LITE WAITE: ALS REDUCES YOUR MOBILITY, BUT NOT YOUR HUMANITY
By Bob Waite Do you recall taking your first step? Or the joy you felt when you uttered your first word and received praise in return? Of course you don’t….

October 16, 2023
Behind the Scenes at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
October is a very busy month for activities at LFCL. In celebration of Sukkot, many of our recreational programs took place in our wonderfully decorated Sukkah. We held such things as…

October 15, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Hope you enjoying the beautiful weather as fall hits its peak. It was the perfect backdrop for celebrating the festive holiday of Sukkot. This year we…

October 13, 2023
Leonard Florence Center for Living Wins LeadingAge Program Innovation Award!
Leading Age Massachusetts, a trade association dedicated to supporting the work of n0t-for-profit aging service providers, recently held its 2023 Annual Achievement Awards. The Leonard Florence Center for Living won…

October 11, 2023
Get to Know Jimmy and Shellie Honohan!
Who do you call when you want to host a fun and successful event? Jimmy and Shellie Honohan! The dynamic husband and wife duo have been an integral part of…

October 5, 2023
Celebrating the Fall Harvest During the Seven Days of Sukkot
Sukkot, one of the happiest Jewish holidays, tells the story of how the Jewish people survived while traveling through the desert on their way to the promised land. This year,…

September 13, 2023
Look What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
As summer gives way to fall, we are gearing up for a variety of indoor activities. Our Walking Tours of the World is one of the most popular. Residents tour…

September 11, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Warm summerlike weather continues as we usher in the fall season. We’re enjoying new activities, holiday celebrations and social get-togethers. The 15th Annual ALS & MS…

September 7, 2023
15th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held in Chelsea on October 15th
Former Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker Join Walk as Special Ambassadors Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien were given 2-5 years to live after each was diagnosed with ALS. Defying…

August 30, 2023
Coming Your Way: 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey
Our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is meaningful to our organization. It’s an important way for us to obtain valuable feedback, enabling us to provide the best quality care for our…

August 29, 2023
Ansu Kinteh Wins Prestigious Care and Wellness Award from Mass-ALA
Ansu Kinteh, Resident Care Director at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz Specialized Care, was recently honored at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) Excellence Awards Dinner. Ansu…

August 21, 2023
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare COO Betsy Mullen Presented at Prominent Eldercare Conference
At the first joint Green House Project-Pioneer Network conference in Pittsburgh, COO Betsy Mullen reflected on creating and opening Leonard Florence Center for Living, the first urban model Green House®…