November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month. With more than 5 million Americans currently living with the disease and someone in the US developing Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds, the need for funding for the support of treatment, care and research is critical. Read more
Last Friday OceanView celebrated its 31st anniversary with an Egyptian-themed bash! Our Blueberry Commons room was transformed into the “Valley of Kings” desert, complete with the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and King Tut’s sarcophagus. Read more
OceanView resident Ruth Johnson was just featured on the WCSH 6 show “207” for her outstanding commitment to multiple volunteer roles. Reporter Rob Nesbitt did his best to keep up with Ruth, which isn’t easy, as “sitting still” seems to be quite the foreign concept to her! You’re truly an inspiration Ruth! Read Story on WCSH 6 Here
Left to right: Ross Schneider, Fitness Specialist; Shelby Poduch, Fitness Specialist; Jameson Skillings, Personal Trainer; and Kate Foley, Fitness Manager, accepting plaque from Katie Rooks, Go Red Director, from the American Heart Association.The 2017 results of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced, with OceanView achieving Bronze Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. Read more
In this short video, Mary Jane talks about why she chose to move to a retirement community when she did and why she decided on OceanView. She shares her experiences interacting with other residents and the staff, participation in the many activities offered, the various opportunities to exercise, and the benefits of living in the Greater Portland area with its nearby attractions, culture and medical services.
This September, OceanView will hold its second annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This month, our Legacy Legs team had a tasty kick-off to their fundraising efforts with a Gelato Fest! Read more
“Tableau vivants,” French for “living picture,” were popular forms of entertainment before radio, film and television. Some tableaus were used to recreate works of art on stage with props and posed, costumed actors, who did not speak or move during the display. A couple of weeks ago, OceanView residents and staff staged their own take on a tableau, calling it “Masters on Display!” Read more
Myron’s daughter-in-law, Sue Hager (left); Myron’s son, Bill Hager (center); Myron Hager (right); and OceanView Director of Operations, Maureen Connolly (standing).In 1986, Myron and Gladys Hager met John Wasileski, who was building a new retirement community called OceanView. The Hagers were the first residents to move in, with Myron becoming the first Chairman of the OceanView Resident Council. Read more
“I thoroughly enjoy living in the relaxed environment here at OceanView, among talented and interesting residents. Everyone, including the staff, is friendly. I find the many programs and activities to be stimulating, educational and fun. My health has improved due to the excellent fitness program, and the food in the Gazebo Grille Café and Main Dining Room is delicious! Through all of the above, I rejoice in having made many new friends.” ~ Peggy
OceanView resident Ruth was excited to discover that she was ranked 1# for her age category in this year’s “Orienteering North America” magazine! Orienteering is a sport in which individuals traverse a predetermined course over diverse terrain, using a topographical map and compass to navigate from point to point. Read more
