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SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – February 17\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Willow Valley\nFacility Address:\n\nCultural Center Ballroom\n900 Willow Valley Lakes Drive\nWillow Street\, PA 17584\n\n\nContact Person: Kristen Everhard\nContact Email : keverhard@willowvalley.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 490-8117\nLunch Provided? Yes\n\n  \n\nPresentation Speaker: Mary Schreiber\nPresentation Topic:  Responding to Behavior as Communication through Engagement\nPresentation Goals:\n\nIdentify common unmet needs and environmental factors that may lead to behavioral expressions\nDevelop effective responses to behavioral expressions\, focusing on validation\, connection\, and engagement\nUnderstand the importance of person centered aproaches and how it influences the response to behavioral expressions\n\n\n\nBio: \nMary is the Memory Care Advisor at Willow Valley Communities.  She enjoyed a 45 year career as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in both behavioral health and long-term care settings.  Mary has a Master’s Degree in Health Education and for a number of years served as adjunct faculty teaching various courses in Therapeutic Recreation at York College. \nIt was in a long-term care environment where Mary spent time working closely with individuals living with dementia and their caregivers\, families\, and friends and learning continuously from every interactions. \nHer responsibilities at Willow Valley include providing Memory Care Education for Team Members\, caregivers\, and volunteers\, and facilitating Memory Care Support Groups and Memory Cafes.  She is a certified Eden Educator\, Certified Dementia Practitioner\, and a Dementia Friends Champion.  At the Marlin and Doris Thomas Memory Center\, Mary works closely with volunteers. \nPlease know that Willow Valley welcomes community members to attend Memory Care Support Groups and Memory Cafe. \nMary looks for any opportunity to be outdoors and travel.  Her best buddy is a mini goldendoodle named Rosie.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-february-17-2027/
LOCATION:Willow Valley Communities – Cultural Center Ballroom\, 900 Willow Valley Lakes Dr\,\, Willow Street\, PA\, 17584\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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UID:337-1800442800-1800451800@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – January 20\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Kingston Court\nFacility Address:\n\n2400 Kingston Court\nYork\, PA  17402\n\n\nContact Person: Josephine Rosa\nContact Email : josephine.rosa@genesishcc.com\nContact Phone Number: (717) 755-8811 ext. 243\nLunch Provided? Yes\n\n  \n\nPresentation Speaker: Tom Johnson-Medland\nPresentation Topic:  Therapeutic Communication Skills\nPresentation Goals:\n\nEnable workers to see that there are 2 separate pathways involved in resolving issues\nEnable workers to know the difference between communication processes and problem solving processes\nEnable workers to identify the 20 variables of both communication and problem solving and to help them see which variable is suited for which problem\nEnable workers to feel comfortable in communicating either the communication skills or problem solving skills\n\n\n\nBio: \nN. Thomas Johnson-Medland is an American poet\, artist\, hospice leader\, and contemplative writer whose work explores the sacred intersections of landscape\, memory\, grief\, history\, and hope. Over five decades he has authored more than twenty books\, published scores of essays and poems\, delivered hundreds of presentations across the United States\, and devoted his professional life to the spiritual and emotional care of individuals and families at the end of life. His writing and artwork are rooted in the belief that beauty\, compassion\, and attentive presence can transform both ordinary life and extraordinary suffering.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-january-20-2027/
LOCATION:Kingston Court\, 2400 Kingston Court\, York\, 17402\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T142504Z
UID:330-1794999600-1795008600@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – November 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Londonderry Village\nFacility Address:\n\n1200 Grubb Road\nPalmyra\, PA 17078\n\n\nContact Person: Myranda Mamat\nContact Email : mmamat@londonderryvillage.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 838-5406 ext. 3403\nLunch Provided? Yes\n\n  \n\nPresentation Speaker: Christabel Smith\, A.S.\, ACC/MC/PC\, CDP\, CDCM\, CADDCT\, CDSGF\, CMDCPT\, CMDCP\nPresentation Topic:  Montessori Approach for Seasonal Cueing/Programming to Everyday Activity Programming\nPresentation Goals:\n\nUnderstanding what a Montessori approach for dementia support and care is\nHow to plan for and utilize seasoning cueing in everyday activity programming\nThe why in Montessori programming and seasonal cueing\n\n\n\nBio: \nChristabel’s professional experience has included home care\, adult day programs\, independent living\, assisted living\, personal care\, memory care\, memory support\, skilled long-term care\, short term rehab care\, for profit and non-profit senior living organizations with a focus on engagement\, memory care/support\, programming\, behavioral health\, mental health\, intellectual disabilities\, and education and leadership for senior living professionals.  She is also a frequent speaker both in person and virtually to audiences.  In addition to working in skilled long-term care as a Life Enrichment Director\, Christabel has a consulting and education business.  She lives in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with her family.  She enjoys reading\, country drives\, traveling\, professional research\, walking\, shopping\, cooking\, relaxing\, spending time outdoors\, service\, and spending time with her family and friends.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-november-18-2026/
LOCATION:Londonderry Village\, 1200 Grubb Rd\, Palmyra\, PA\, 17078\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – October 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Garden Spot Village\nFacility Address:\n\n433 S. Kinzer Ave.\nNew Holland\, PA  17557\n\n\nContact Person: Marcia Parsons\nContact Email : mparsons@gardenspotvillage.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 717-355–6239\nLunch Provided? Yes\n\n  \n\nPresentation Speaker: Christine Loos-Meyers\nPresentation Topic:  Music Activities\nPresentation Goals:\n\nE\n\n\n\nBio: \nN
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-october-21-2026/
LOCATION:Garden Spot Village\, 433 S. Kinzer Ave.\, New Holland\, 17557\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
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UID:323-1789556400-1789565400@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting - September 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CEUs: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Fairmount Homes\nFacility Address:\n\n333 Wheat Ridge Drive\nEphrata\, PA  17522\n\n\nContact Person: Deb Fitzwater\nContact Email : debf@fairmounthomes.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 354-1800\nLunch Provided? Yes\n\n  \n\nPresentation Speaker: Kevin Goss\nPresentation Topic:  Creative Painting Activities\nPresentation Goals:\n\nUnderstand the scaffolding process for a successful creative activity for the eaderly\nGain insight into the cognitive\, emotional\, physical and social benefits in personal care\, healthcare\, and memory care settings.\nIdentify strategies and opportunities to structure creative activities and professional partners\n\n\n\nBio: \nN
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-september-16-2026/
LOCATION:Fairmount Homes\, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr\, Ephrata\, PA\, 17522\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
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CREATED:20251202T031828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T190310Z
UID:251-1779350400-1779379200@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:2026 Annual LADA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Download the LADA Conference Flyer \n\nPurchase Tickets Below
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/2026-annual-lada-conference/
LOCATION:Woodcrest Villa – Viva Centre\, Gamber Auditorium\, 2001 Harrisburg Pike\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T133000
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CREATED:20251202T031529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T030353Z
UID:249-1776250800-1776259800@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – April 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CE’s: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: St. Anne’s Retirement Community\nFacility Address:\n\n3952 Columbia Ave. Columbia\, PA 17512\n\n\nContact Person: Hope Long\nContact Email: Hope.Long@stannesrc.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 285-6193\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nKatie Lyons\n\nMusic Therapy
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-april-15-2026/
LOCATION:St. Anne’s Retirement Community\, 3952 Columbia Ave.\, Columbia\, PA\, 17512\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
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CREATED:20251202T031403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T185241Z
UID:247-1773831600-1773840600@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – March 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CE’s: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Juniper Village\nFacility Address:\n\n607 Hearthstone Ln\, Mount Joy\, PA 17552\n\n\nContact Person: Alicia Hill\nContact Email: Alicia.Hill@JuniperCommunities.com\nContact Phone Number: 717-492-0500\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nVision Corp will be presenting the inservice\n\nMore information to come
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-march-18-2026/
LOCATION:Juniper Village\, 607 Hearthstone Ln\, Mount Joy\, PA\, 17552\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T154108
CREATED:20251202T031120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T030305Z
UID:245-1771412400-1771421400@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – February 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CE’s: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Londonderry Village\nFacility Address:\n\n1200 Grubb Rd\, Palmyra\, PA 17078\n\n\nContact Person: Caitlin Hoffman\nContact Email: choffman@londonderryvillage.com\nContact Phone Number: (717)838-5406 x3401\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nRaamah Johnson\n\nExpressive Art Therapy “Expression Beyond Words”\nPurpose is to provide an introduction to expressive art therapy using movement\, music\, and art to encourage self expression and connection
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-february-18-2026/
LOCATION:Londonderry Village\, 1200 Grubb Rd\, Palmyra\, PA\, 17078\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T154108
CREATED:20251202T030740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T030740Z
UID:243-1768993200-1769002200@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – January 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch: 11:00am\nBusiness Meeting: 11:30am\nPresentation for CE’s: 12:00pm – 1:30pm \n\nFacility Name: Willow Valley Communities\nFacility Address: Cultural Center Ballroom\n\n900 Willow Valley Lakes Dr\, Willow Street\, PA 17584\n\n\nContact Person: Kristin Everhard\nContact Email : keverhard@willowvalley.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 490-8117\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nSpeaker: Mary Schreiber – “Nurturing Our Volunteers”\n\nLearn ways to help train and use your Volunteers to really help your program.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-january-21-2026/
LOCATION:Willow Valley Communities – Cultural Center Ballroom\, 900 Willow Valley Lakes Dr\,\, Willow Street\, PA\, 17584\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T154108
CREATED:20250930T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T032736Z
UID:210-1763550000-1763559000@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – November 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Facility Name: Fairmount Homes\nFacility Address:\n\n333 Wheat Ridge Dr\nEphrata\, PA 17522\n\n\nContact Person: Deb Fitzwater\nContact Email: debf@fairmounthomes.org\nContact Phone Number: (717)345-1818\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nSpeaker: Hilary Gunniss – “Using Sensory Activities to Engage Residents”\nDiscover the best practices and the types of sensory activities that will engage our residents.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-november-19-2025/
LOCATION:Fairmount Homes\, 333 Wheat Ridge Dr\, Ephrata\, PA\, 17522\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T133000
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CREATED:20250930T031939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T032730Z
UID:208-1760526000-1760535000@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting – October 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Facility Name: Woodcrest Villa – Building: “Eagle Commons”\n\nFYI: This is 1 driveway further than the VIVA Centre (where we’ve had the conference in the past 2 years)\n\n\nFacility Address:\n\n2001 Harrisburg Pike\nLancaster\, PA 17601\n\n\nContact Person: Ramona Little\nContact Email: rlittle@tandemlivingpa.org\nContact Phone Number: (717) 393-1301 ext. 2688\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nSpeaker: Tom Johnson – “Yearning for Wholeness & Mending Amid Loss – Self-care for the Grieving Professional Caregiver”\nHow to handle the death of a resident and how to help residents handle the death of a friend.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-october-15-2025/
LOCATION:Woodcrest Villa – Building: “Eagle Commons”\, 2001 Harrisburg Pike\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17601\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T154108
CREATED:20250930T031106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T032522Z
UID:192-1758106800-1758115800@joinlada.org
SUMMARY:LADA Meeting - September 17\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Facility Name: Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Home\nFacility Address:\n\n3026 Mt Hope Home Rd.\nManheim\, PA 17545\n\n\nContact Person: Jim Day\nContact Email: jday@mthopenazarene.org\nContact Phone Number: (717)665-6365\, x234\nLunch Provided? Yes\nPresentation Topic and Speaker:\n\nSpeaker: Jim Day – “Validation”\nA Summary of the Validation\nPhilosophy and the understanding of the phases and what techniques apply to each phase. This will be an interactive session that will include practical exercises.
URL:https://joinlada.org/event/lada-meeting-september-17-2025/
LOCATION:Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Home\, 3026 Mt Hope Home Rd.\, Manheim\, PA\, 17545\, United States
CATEGORIES:LADA Meetings
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