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WINTER
2020/21
1257 Marywood Lane • Richmond, Virg inia 23229 • stmaryswoods.com • 804-741-8624
Holiday
Happenings
The challenges of 2020
Residents didn’t damper our holiday
enjoyed spirits! Our team members
making
Christmas went above and beyond to
flower make our residents’ days
arrangements, merry and bright. Check
cards, and out a few highlights from
wreaths.
our festivities.
Outdoor decorations,
including a Christmas
tree just for the birds,
Caring Canine Parade,
and a Gingerbread
Village made the
holidays extra special
at St. Mary’s Woods.
Stations of
the Cross for Constructed in 2015, the
St. Mary’s Woods chapel is
Our Chapel a quiet, comfortable, serene
place where our residents
St. Mary’s Woods resident Judy meditate, celebrate
Funk, with the help of the Activities weddings, hold services,
Department, fellow resident Ben host retirement programs,
Scafidi, and other St. Mary’s Woods convene choirs, and celebrate
residents and family members, Mass. We look forward to
recently obtained for our chapel celebrating the Lenten season
Stations of the Cross (a series of in this meaningful place with
14 pictures or carvings portraying the addition of the Stations
events in the Passion of Christ, from of the Cross.
his condemnation by Pontius Pilate As we reflect during Lent this
to his entombment). year, we realize our challenges
The children of resident Mary Martha and any sufferings that came
Thedieck (Margaret Slauter and from the pandemic are no
Henry Thedieck), along with their comparison to the suffering
spouses and several anonymous Jesus endured for us. With
donors, provided the financial the arrival of the vaccine, we
support to bring the beautiful artwork approach Easter with renewed hope Resident Judy Funk pictured
to our chapel. and optimism. We are so thankful for with the new Stations of the
this new season and the new promises Cross artwork she helped bring
for the coming year. to the St. Mary’s Woods chapel.
A Reason to Smile
The COVID-19 Vaccine is here!
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, and we are thrilled that our
residents and staff were among the first to have the opportunity
to receive it! The health and safety of those in our community has
always been our top priority, and we are overjoyed thinking of the
peace of mind that will come with the vaccine’s protection. Our
For a Brighter first vaccination clinic was held on January 29 and we received an
Tomorrow
overwhelmingly positive response from residents and family members.
They have responded as this generation always has, by setting a good
example: 80% of our residents received the vaccine during our first clinic,
and we anticipate additional residents will participate during our second
clinic on February 19. It is a great privilege to do our part by participating in
vaccination clinics and we are proud to be a part of this scientific achievement.
Vaccination clinics at St. Mary’s Woods are administered by Walgreens through
the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, which was created by
the CDC. Staff and residents will not incur any costs to receive the vaccine. Those
with questions and concerns about the vaccine were grateful for the educational
resources we have provided on the development, clinical trials, efficacy, and
For a Brighter safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. That information is also available on our
Tomorrow website: stmaryswoods.com/vaccine.
Eating for a Healthy Brain
The Coordinated
Services Management
Community
By making changes in your diet and lifestyle, you can Family
significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Our Lady of the Valley
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• Can increase memory, alertness, and
Avocados concentration Our Lady of Peace
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• Keep blood sugar at a steady level and keep the
skin, hair, and nails looking and feeling healthy Blueberries Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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• Contain the highest antioxidant level of
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• Vitamin K, which aids in the formation of fat • Can help ward off certain cancers, aging,
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Eggs • Reduce inflammation Tall Oaks at Reston
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Omega 3s)
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concentration
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© Coordinated Services
Management, Inc.
Professional Management
of Retirement Communities
Since 1981.
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We are grateful for our families, neighbors,
and partners, and we want to make
sure we are a friend you are proud to
have in the community. If you have a
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will help others find St. Mary’s Woods.
Thank you for the opportunity to work
with you, your family, and your patients!
St. Mary’s Woods is nonprofit, nondenominational, and is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
© Coordinated Services Management, Inc. Professional Management of Retirement Communities Since 1981.
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