Weekly Update July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023
To: Solheim Employees, Residents, Family Members and Stakeholders
From: Sam Oden, CEO of Solheim Senior Community
As we expect hot weather to remain in the forecast for the next week, I am urging all residents to make sure that you’re staying hydrated and using your air conditioning. To that end, we are maintaining “hydration stations” at a number of points around campus – and if you need any assistance adjusting your air conditioning , please don’t hesitate to let the front desk know.
As we mentioned at yesterday’s Resident Town Hall Meeting, we will soon begin rolling out the next step in our ongoing effort to enhance our Dining Program here at Solheim. We will be sending out a detailed written communication about these changes on Monday, and we are also scheduling a meeting with Gabby and Sam next week at which all residents will be welcome to discuss these changes and ask questions or provide feedback. I know that change can often be frustrating, especially at the beginning, but I would ask all of you to please be patient and remain open-minded in the weeks ahead as we roll out these changes – I truly believe that you will find that this new system is an improvement when it is fully implemented! More details will be provided about this very soon, so keep an eye out.
As I mentioned last week, we are now just a few short months away from our Centennial Masquerade Ball celebration, which will be held at the beautiful La Canada Flintridge Country Club on Saturday October 28th from 6pm -10pm. Our deadline for sponsorships and underwriting opportunities is quickly approaching, and I’d encourage everyone to at least consider becoming a sponsor or underwriter. As Solheim celebrates “100 years of serving seniors,” we really want to share this incredible milestone with our residents, staff, family members and greater community. Learn more, and become a sponsor by visiting www.solheimsenior.org/masqueradeball or contact Tina Antypas at tantypas@solheimsenior.org Visitation Guidelines remain unchanged from last week. Masks are no longer required for residents, team members, or visitors, although they are still recommended or encouraged. Masks are still required for all team members and visitors to our Health Center (Skilled Nursing). All Solheim visitors and staff members must continue to conduct self-screening for symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection prior to entry. We ask all staff and visitors to confirm the following upon entry:
Currently have no known COVID-19 infection;
Not experiencing symptoms associated with possible COVID-19 infection; and
Have not had close contact, within the last 14 days, with another person known to have a COVID-19 infection
As of today, we have no new staff or residents who have tested positive for Covid-19. If
If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Tina Antypas at 323 257-7518 X225 or tantypas@solheimsenior.org.